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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1968 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,NEW YORK Regular Meeting 11:00 a.m. January 1, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Mayor-Elect - Jack K. Kiely Aldermen (10) - Clynes, Saccucci, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Stallman, Barrett, Tolles, Hart Aldermen-Elect (5) -- Wm. H. Sullivan, Donald Slattery, Ronald Nordheimer, Mrs . Anne Jones, Allan G. Feldt ABSENT: Aldermen (4) - Macali, Rosica, Baldwin, Yavits OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Freeman Ex.Director of Housing Authority-ts City Judge - Richard I. Mulvey Blanchard Acting City Judge - J. J. Clynes , Jr. Controller - Russell Urban Renewal Director - Daley Chamberlain, - Wright Building Commissioner - VanMarter Clerk - Blean Chief of Police - VanOstrand Deputy;Clerk Grey Fire Chief - Weaver In addition to those listed above, several friends and, interested citizens were present, Mayor Johns called the meeting to order for the purpose of "inaugurating Mayor-Elect Kiely and his administration. He asked if there was any old:;,business to be acted upon, Alderman Stallman reported that under the authority given .f a Finance Committee on Dec. 27, 1967 it had met and approved two ,irkyoices,l,Eor, payment.. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Hart RESOLVED, that a voucher in the total net amount of $686.19, payable to National Cash Register Company, and another voucher in.,-the amount of $72.40, payable to the U.S. Post- master, audited and approved by the Finance Committee, be approved for payment. Carried. Mayor Johns dismissed the City Attorney and retiring members of the rCouncil and invited Mayor-Elect Kiely,.;t.o the rostrum where he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Mayor" by the City Clerk. He then formally turned the reins of government over to Mayor Kiely by presenting him with the Mayor's badge of authority as head of the Police Depart- went and the gavel, symbol of authority, as Chairman of the Common Council and other municipal Boards. Before departing from the rostrum Mr. Johns reminded Mayor Kiely of the importance of the Mayor's job, and wished him and his administration the best of luck in the years ahead. At the request of Mayor Kiely a two-man Marine Color Guard displayed an American Flag and stood at attention while all those present, led by Mayor Kiely, gave the pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. The color guard presented the Mayor with a pen and pencil set for his desk on behalf of the Marine Corps . Mayor Kiely then called on Rev. Warren Traub who gave the benediction. Mayor Kiely accepted the duties of his office with the following prepared statement: "It is very appropriate that we meet today, on the beginning of a New Year. A city government, much like an individual, begins a new year with a twofold task: first, to ponder the question of how the problems of the past will be solved, and second, to antici pate new opportunities for progress and success. "The City of Ithaca is a growing and prospering community. We are fortunate, in a sense , that many of the problems we will face in the next two years will be the result of community 'growing pains' . Each problem will, in its solution, present an opportunity to contribute to additional growth and progress . 1 "As the city expands in population and activities, the structure of city government must grow with it if it is to provide adequate levels of service in an effective and efficient manner. The Charter of the City of Ithaca is in need of both revisions and reinvigoratigp. I intend to suggest to Common Council in the near future that it appoint a Charter Revisit Commission to examine the needs of the city for governmental reorganization and to recommend specific ways of meeting those needs . "As the city grows the need for protection of people and property becomes more urgent. will study ways of improving the strength, morale, working conditions, and pay scale of the City Police Department . A police force is no better than the quality and morale of its personnel, the effectiveness of its equipment and the skill of its leadership. "The essence of government is decision-making, and perhaps the most important decisions we will make over the next two years will deal with investment of public funds in capital improvements . I believe that we can only make effective decisions when we have access to detailed analyses of costs and benefits on alternatives . -2- January 1, 1968 •_ _ "I believe we should make use of the resources of our Planning Department to formulate a detailed capital improvements program to assist the Mayor and Common Council in arriving at decisions on investment of city revenues . "In an era of prosperity there are segments of every community which lag behind in economic progress. In Ithaca some groups are in need or decent low-cost housing. Through the urban renewal and public housing programs the,,City.has the opportunity, with the assistance of Federal funds, to provide dwelling units within the economic means of every family. Only when there is a wide choice of housing for all income groups will the city become an attractive place to live and a desirable place for businessmen to invest. A positive program of housing and renewal will be needed in the next two years . "As growth and progress continue in Ithaca we will come to realize more fully that the City does not exist in isolation. Ithaca is an important part of Tompkins County, and the county is an important part of the Central Finger Lakes Region. The decisions made about the future of the region will vitally effect the economy and progress of Ithaca, and the decisions we make about the city will, in turn, hold important implications for the future of the county and the region. City-County cooperation has become a necessity. We are mutually interdependent units of government engaging in a broad range of functions from tax collection to provision of public goods and services . I believe the city should, and must, enter into cooperative arrangements with the county on all of the functions in which we share a common interest . Careful consideration must be given to appropriate sharing of tax burdens and tax revenues . "The city's executive, legislative, and ,judicial branches will face a number of complex and difficult challenges in the next two years, and they will need a broad range of talents and resources to meet those challenges. New York City's Mayor LaGuardia once observed that the two things that were most needed were beyond the power of city government: 'It could not perform miracles and it could not print money. God wouldn't let it do the first; the United States Government wouldn't let it do the second. ' "There are many resources within our community short of performing miracles and printing money, however, which can be brought to bear on the problems of the city in the next two years . "First, there are the talents and the resources of the people themselves. A citizen's dut)r to his community does not end when he has chosen a Mayor and Common Council in the voting booth in November. His year-around obligations to his community must go beyond periodic criticism of 'the people in City Hall. ' There is a wealth of talent among the people of the city -- people of all age groups, of all socio-economic levels, of all- political persuasion -- which will be needed to assist in attaining greater growth and progress. The first step toward exciting the interests of all Ithacans in contributing their time anti talents for the betterment of the community is to keep them informed of what the City Government is doing. WICB-TV has extended an invitation to televise Common Council meetings on a regular basis . I recommend to Common Council that it accept that invitation. Only when the public is kept informed of the continuing operations of City government can it be expected to make the contributions which we ask today. "Second, we are fortunate in having two important institutions of higher learning within our boundaries . I am encouraged by the number of faculty members and students from Cornell. and Ithaca College who have offered to assist us in the next two years, and I extend a warm welcome to all those from the academic community who have the time and energy to contribute to meeting the problems of the City. "Finally, the serious business of running a city government required non-partisan coopera- tion among those who have been elected to positions of public responsibility. I have attempted in the past few weeks and will continue in making nominations for appointments to City posts , to find the best people possible, regardless of their political affiliatioq . A spirit of non-partisan cooperation needs to be carried on within Common Council, and. throughout the City Government generally, if we are to rise above interparty stalemate to wise and progressive policymaking. "In closing I submit to you that for the future of the City of Ithaca the total community must invest its energy and spirit today -- the dignity of our citizens demands nothing less" Mayor Kiely then asked all aldermen-elect to come before the rostrum where, each in turn, took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. They were welcomed as members of the Council by Mayor Kiely who assigned them their desks and they were seated. WILLIAM C. BARRETT'S RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter, dated January 1, 1968, from William C. Barrett tendering his resignation as Alderman of the 6th Ward to become effect ive immediately. 4 CITY ATTORNEY: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of William C. Barrett as City Attorney for the term ending December 31, 1969. Mr, Barrett took the oath of office and he was seated. i -3- January 1, 1968 J. GORMLY MILLER: Mayor Kiely recommended that the Council take action to-fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Barrett's resignation and asked for nominations from the floor. Alderman Bangs nominated J. Gormly Miller, and it was seconded by Alderman Tolles . Alder- man Jones nominated William A. Dicker and it was seconded by Alderman Rundle. Mayor Kiely asked if there were any other nominations , and since there were none it was moved by Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Spano and carried that the nominations for the office of Alderman for the 6th Ward be closed. At the request of Mayor Kiely the Clerk polled the aldermen which resulted in 6 votes being cast for Mr. Miller and six votes for Mr. Dicker. Due to a tie vote Mayor Kiely cast his vote in favor of Mr. Miller and declared him duly appointed as Alderman for the 6th Ward for the term ending December 31, 1968. Mr. Miller took the oath of office and he was seated at his desk for the balance of the proceedings . STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of "Standing Committees" of the Council for 1968 as follows: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Tolles, Chm. - Miller, V.C. - Stallman - Bangs CHARTER & ORDINANCES Feldt, Chm. - Nordheimer,V.0. Jones Miller PUBLIC SAFETY (Fire, Police, Parking & Traffic, Civil Defense, Health) Sullivan, Chm. - Jones, V.C. - Stallman - Saccucci PUBLIC WORKS & COUNTY RELATIONS Nordheimer, Chm. - Slattery, V.C. Saccucci - Spano YOUTH AND RECREATION Slattery, Chm. - Rosica, V.C. - Rundle - Anderson URBAN RENEWAL & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Bangs, Chm. - Tolles , V.C. - Feldt . Rundle GRIEVANCE Rosica, Chm. - Tolles , V.C. - Spano - Anderson EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Miller, Chm. - Sullivan, V.C. - Rundle - Spano J. J. CLYNES, JR. - ACTING CITY JUDGE: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of J. J. Clynes, Jr. as Acting City Judge for a one-year term ending December 31, 1968 and request? ed Council approval. ' t By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Sullivan RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of J. J. Clynes, Jr. as Acting City Judge for the term ending December 31, 1968 be approved and confirmed. Carried. RICHARD M. PUTNEY - PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSIONER: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Richard M. Putney as a commissioner of Public Works to succeed himself for a six-year term, ending December 31, 1973, and requested Council approval. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Richard M. Putney as Commissioner of Public Works for a six-year term, ending December 31, 1973,be approved and confirmed. Carried. H. STILWELL BROWN - GREATER ITHACA REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD MEMBER: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of H. Stillwell Brown to succeed himself as a member of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, to represent the City, for a three-year term, ending December 31, 1970, and requested Council approval . By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of H. Stilwell Brown as a member of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board for a three-year term, ending December 31, 1970, be approved and confirmed. Carried. DUWARD 0. MARION - EX. BD. OF ELECTRICIANS: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Duward 0 . Marion as a member of the Examining Board of Electricians for a three-year term, ending December 31, 1970, and requested Council approval. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Duward O.Marion as a member of the Examining Board of Electricians for a three-year term ending December 31, 1970, be approved and confirmed. Carried. z -4- January 1, 1968 J, VICTOR BAGNARDI - BD. OF APPEALS ON BUILDING CODE: Mayor Kiely announced his appoint- ment of J. Victor Bagnardi as a member of the Board of Appeals on the Building Code for a three-year term, ending December 31, 1970, and requested Council approval. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of J. Victor Bagnardi as a member of the Board of ' Appeals on the Building Code for a three-year term, ending- December 31, 1970, be approved and confirmed. Carried. OTHER APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Kiely then announced several other of his appointments which dId v not require approval as follows: City Prosecutor - Matthew F. McHugh - 2-year term end. 12/31/69 Member of Planning Board - Mrs . Anne Jones, CC Rep. - 2-year " t' 12/31/69 It if " - Richard M. Putney, BPW Rep. - 2-year " It 12/31/69 " " " - Richard Korf 3-year " if 12/31/70 if it " - John W. Reps p 3-Year " „ 12/31/70 Electrical Inspector - Milford Langlois - ,.2,7-year " " 12/31/69 Ex. Board of Plumbers - Adelbert L. Hull - . 3-year " " 12/31/70 Board of Zoning Appeals .,', Miss Beverly Martin - 3-year " 12/31/7Q It It " John Bentkowski - 3-year " " 12/31/70 Corp. Plan Advisory Comm. Chas. M. .Weaver, Chm. - 1-y,ea,r ". 12/31/60 " " " " - Robert 0. Dingman - 1-year " " 12/31/68 - Vincent P. Hannan - 1-year•.'„ " 12/31/6 "(Alt.)- Geo . A. Blean -1-Year " " 12131164 "(Alt.)- Herbert L. VanOstrand - 1-year " " 12/31/6 Housing Board of Review - Tracy Jones - 3-year term end, 12/31/7 City Historian - William Heidt', Jr. 2-year " " 12/31/6 Municipal Surgeon - _ Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 2-year " '1 12/31/6 Welfare Service Officer, John Marcham - 2-year " " 12/31/60 THOMAS GRIFFIN RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Thomas Griffin tendering his resignation as Police Commissioner, effective January.l, 1968. ' Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Louis M. Withiam as Police Commissioner to fill the one-year unexpired term, ending December 31, 1968, ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Kiely announced it would be in order to appoint an Acting Mayor for the ensuing year. Alderman Tolles nominated Alderman Bangs for the position and Alderman Saccucci nominated Alderman Stallman. By .Alderman Sullivan: ,seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the nominations for Acting Mayor be closed. --Carried, The Clerk then polled the Aldermen by secret ballot which resulted in seven votes being cast for Alderman Bangs and six votes for Alderman Stallman, May6r Kiely declared Alder- man Bangs duly appointed Acting Mayor for the ensuing year and Mr. Bangs took the oath-.,' o� office.� . OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER: By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec . 8-40 of the City Charter, as codified, the Ithaca Journal be and it hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the City, _Carried. , - = DEPOSITORIES - 1968: By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman' RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec. 3-6 of the City Charter, as codified, the Tompkins County Trust Company and the First National Bank and Trust Company be and they hereby are designated as the official depositories for all city funds for the ensuinp year as follows : TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY City of Ithaca, General Fund T T City of Ithaca., Payroll Fund Capital Reserve Fund # 3 - Paving it it it # 4 - Bridges if it " # 9 - Gen. Municipal Properties & Bldg. #11 - Parks ,& Recreation Area __ " '► #12 Flood Control #14 - Parking Areas #15 - Fire -Engine Replacement " " It #16 - Development of Water Sources #17 Sewer Construction #18 - Municipal Garages #20 -West Hill Water Development #22 '- Bus Replacement January 1, 1968, Tompkins}County .Trust Company no A'teri`al Highway .Eunc ` r .- z n ` � '5.8� I ' DeFAits , it Ithaca Rd. & Dryden Rd. Consttl�)V- i Y ���,� . al demotion,; Urban Renewal Traffic L _ .° •ie °rn er. ter W s ��. O �tF-f J Vinegar Hill .Pump Sta. Const. Fund e alr ar-k , 14 GAlesM St & niv Ave Const... Fund i '`� oT�P'r i t R"etair ink Walls Const Funtrot jvcEi �strl II�'� ca . 0 tt o sr r� it No. 9 Fire '5t a }on_,Corsi Fond a egin ._, r' ooh ' is3.t�or� d FStorm Sewers Const1cF ahts oust.Fund Relocation. Prop. Acquisition Fund t"I.C, rc, ion of-Water & Sewer Mains Flood 1 Creek Walls Qn Rtw 'Gt� d 4`l:is:ii:bL71 ^ I3'aGfdI�i 11�I�`I� (7 �Gd b�k`rto �� uffala Pt � e t Lsintr© , oi2 � i7�d"� v,�i'J e u 3 S R o un la -,=b a! vao7oti 1.l bns„od Wait Ave eA St. Fund Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account) So. Cayuga S't.- ridge-.Const. Fund Vet.Vol Firemen's Assn. (Time Ace't. ) Gity Ia1h1h,- ' � ': vd b 'A� nIfi(�T1� t ,irn'lcmtcCT' �7i�` �' tc �'1� f Gi1ic , iF. roe-)W et 3 Y fCf S=Y�r � 1Ief, 7yT"d� �nCiTI�CS� Ct uU!iT' ftR iYRJ t`(ppc�"Y S�'1] �lY��1�IgptJ�A�� 251`Z vi? J l�'a" � J1T'.iS'- Emp. T . tY, fate ithholding Tax w01103 Emp. U. S Savings Bonder� "'UHT 7­7J)"') FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST COMPANY �, Y t City of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Fund Urban- �enew� Black 26�7. Public Safety Bldg. Const. Fund Police. Reaclquarters� Building Water Tanks Const . Fund W--.-.Hill- Sewer Development Const. 'Fund Sludge Dryer & Bldg. Const. Fund ;, Other Water. Lines Const. Fond VanNatta Pumping Sta. Const. Fund _ Cornell St -Water Dines Const. Fund Park Road Const. Fund -Tioga St. Sewer Const. Fund So. Aurora St . Widening Const.. Fund Firemen's, Relief Fund Tioga St . Parking Lots Const. Fund Taylor .Place Ext. Const. *Fund . . Cascadilla St. .Water Main Replacement _ Carried. COLLATERAL TO SECURE DEPOSITS: The Clerk rgported that .underlpresent agreements- the Tompkins County Trust Company is required to deposit $460,000.00 in approved collateral to secure deposits, and the First National Bank & Trust Company is required to deposit $200,000.00 for like purpose. He advised that, under escrow agreement with both banks, there is now on deposit: with the Chase Manhattan Bank. of New- York 'the of $460,000 .0 in U.6. Treasury; Bonds .th secure -deposits in the- Tompkins •County Trust -Company; and, the sum of $200,000.00 in U„ S'.; Treasury Bonds "to secure 'deposits in the First National Ba.r1k; and Trust Company. . . By Alderman Tolies: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED; that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County. Trust .Cbmpany and th!e F1'�-st -Nat cmal,BAnk andi Trust'Cbmpany, as reported' by the Clerk,. -be approve-d.'as tb fbr3fl and ;-` t. sufficiency—, Carried., � NEXT MEETING DATE: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Council be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 1968, in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street; and that the time and place of future meetings of the Council be decided at that time. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. . l e I Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk V 1 ♦ ; ac K` Kiely, Mayor Y COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. January 3, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (13) - Sullivan, Saccucei, Slattery, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, ABSENT: Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones , Miller, Tolles , Feldt Alderman Rosica OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Chief of Police - VanOstrand Chamberlain - Wright Fire Chief - Weaver Clerk - Blean Supt, of Pub. Works - Dingman Deputy Clerk - Grey Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter City Engineer - Schlieder Urban Renewal Director - Daley MINUTES: Action to approve minutes of the preceding meeting was waived at this time due to the fact that the Aldermen had insufficient time to review them. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND PRAYER: All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. At the Mayor's request all present then stood for thirty seconds in silent prayer. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Mr. Stanley Tsapis informed the Council that Highland Holding Corp . L.J of Woodmere, L. I . was interested in purchasing a nine-acre tract of land on the south- easterly side of Pier Road which is now owned by the Catholic Youth Organization. He stated his client's interest was based upon the property being rezoned from a P-1 to an R-3 zone which would permit the construction of an apartment structure on this site to include approximately 192 units . He felt this was a reasonable use and would tend to upgrade the property as well as put it back on the tax roll. He asked that a public hear, ing on the matter be scheduled as early as possible to meet a time problem of his client. He was advised the matter would be discussed later in the meeting. CAYUGA LAKE SHORE PARK REPORT: The Clerk read a memo frorn. Gregory Kasprzak, Chairman of the Inlet Park Committee, enclosing the Master Site Plan prepared for the city's recreational developments along the Cayuga Lake Shore to provide members of the Council with information and guidelines on the basis of which future decisions, regarding the overall development of the entire site, will be made. A copy of the report was dis - tributed to the Mayor and each of the aldermen. BELLE SHERMAN TRACT: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board calling attention to the City's interest in purchasing land known as the "Belle Sherman Tract" from the Board of Education and that the property is now being offered for sale at $85,000.00, plus 1% monthly market increase, rather than $70,000.00 as it had been previously. The Board recommended that the City entertain purchase of this property at $85,000.00 and attempt to discontinue the 1% monthly market increase. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Board's recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. J. GORMLY MILLER RESIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from J. Gormly Miller tendering his resignation from the Civil Service Commission because of his appointment as an Alderman from the Sixth Ward. ROBERT E. DOHERTY APPOINTMENT: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Robert E. Doheriy, as a member of the Civil Service Commission for the term ending June 1, 1972 to fill the, vacancy caused by Mr. Miller's resignation . PUBLIC OFFICIALS'BONDS: Action was taken to approve officials ' bonds for the year 1968 as follows: By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter and Section II of the Public Officers Law, the following bonds which are on file in the office of the City Clerk be and hereby are approved in all respects for the year 1968: Name Title Amount Bond No. John D. Wright City Chamberlain $50,000.00 488174 Globe Indemnity Co. Richard I . Mulvey City Judge 4,000.00 511500 Globe Indemnity Co, Faithful Performance Bond All City Employees 50,000.00 487976 Globe Indemnity Co. Carried. i -2- January 3, 1968 RJEERIT FI1'ZPA`hRICK APPOINTMENT: On recorinendation of the Controller, action was taken to appoint Robert Fitzpatrick as a Clerk as follows: r !alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Robert Fitzpatrick be appointed provisionally as a Clerk in the City Controller's office at an annual salary of $3,464, the minimum of Grade 14 in the Compensation Plan.; that his appointment become effective as of January 1, 1968; and that ' the Civil Ser-.- _ce Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. CONDF'11LATION PROCEEDINGS AGREEMENT: Action was taken as follows to approve an agree- ._ nt with Norman D. Freeman for legal services to continue the proceedings in condemna- tion for the acquisition by the City of the Cayuga Motors Corp . property and the Cutting Rotors Corp. property in the so-called Woolco,Block: >y Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the attached agreement between the City and Norman D. Freeman for legal �-crvices and other incidental expenses for the completion of condemnation proceedings relative to parcels 204-3 and 204-16 in the Woolco block 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. '?ING MAP AMENDDENT PROPOSAL: Alderman Feldt reported that the Planning Board, by a vote of 4 to 3, had recommended amending the Zoning Map to change the Catholic. Youth Organization property, along the southeast side of Pier Road, from its present P-I to an R-3 zone to permit its sale to Highland Holding Corporation as explained earlier in Tie meeting by Mr. Tsapis . The Planning Board recommended also that the City consider purchase of this property itself. I'y Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer FTSOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendations be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for further study and report at the Council's next meeting, after consultation with the Board of Public Works, if necessary. Carried. SALE OF L.^,ND ADJACENT TO EAGLES BUILDING: Alderman Nordheimer reported that the Board,- rublic Works, in response to a request from T. G. Millers Sons ' Paper Company, had recommended that the Council offer for sale at public auction the following parcels of land adjacent to the former "Eagles Building" . (1) A strip 5 ' long by 16' wide out of the parking lot, adjacent on the west of the building at a point about 35' north of the north line of State Street. The purpose of this sale would be to permit Millers to construct a passenger elevator •-_ at t'_�is point to improve its building. (2) A strip to be acquired from the First National Bank on the east side of the building in order to provide land on the east side of the building not less than 21' in width . By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the Board's recommendations be referred to the Public Works& County Relations Committee for further study and report. Carried. mPAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Alderman Nordheimer presented several amendments to the traffic ordinance which had been recommended by the Board of Public Works after their enforcement on a 90-day trial basis . He felt he did not have sufficient knowledge, about them to make a recommendation at this time. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Anderson for final approval RESOLVED, that the c0-day emergency regulations recommended/by the Board of Public Works , as set forth in its minutes dated December 27, 1967, be and they hereby are extended until the next regular meeting of this Council pending its final action to be taken thereon at that time. Carried. BURGLARIES: With no adverse criticism of the Police Department, Alderman Saccucci « recommended that a "Task Force" within the Department be created to crack down on bur-l^ Mayor Kiely stated he had scheduled a meeting for tomorrow with the Police CommisRi_oner, Chief of Police and Deputy to discuss the Department 's problems . Alderman Saccucci agreed . to withdraw his request and leave the matter with the Mayor for the present. I.'-ETIN G DATES: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College Television-Radio Dept . and WIBC-TV offering to televise meetings of the Common Council during the Spring semester of 1968 if the meetings could be held in its television studio at 124 E. Buffalo St. Mayor Kiely favored the idea and felt it would be effective in getting members of the community interested in the problems confronting its,elhctive officials . I I i i I i r i i 1 � I I, y I i �I I I' I I i i is I �j 42, II NORMAN D. FREEMAN I ATTORNEY AT LAW I 410 SAVINGS BANK BLDG. i{ II ITHACA. NEW YORK II i l� i i' I I � A r I I I i I i I ll r ♦ ''!,�. t aww z . ♦ . i8..aV ... �',, .. �.,�,� .�.S .-1 1,C- �Iss i J' 1 j I i ii '`.J- 1, u I .Y NORMAN D. FREEMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW 410 SAVINGS BANK BLDG- ITHACA. NEW YORK I -andiu gg % a .bpi 1 it IVA NORMAN D. FREEMAN ATTORNEY Al. LAW 410 SAVINGS BANK BLDG, ITHACA, NEW YORK CONTI%MCT FOR. LIW!,11 S&RV1U-,S 11HERF.AS , the City of Ttbaca has pre-viou3ly in:-zc1cutet.1 condemnation nroc,7--edings involving narcels 3o. 204 - 2, .9-04 - 3, mnd ?Oi - 1E in the fc)-called ',';ool;'101701 B1100k alw the City o.-JE Ithaca has pteviotisly obtaL.1 ad title and possession to the said nretai5e6 a-nJ has carapL--Lmod its closing x4ith the -)wner of parce.l. !io. 2f'V,-2; atti:; 11HEREAS, nngotiations sr ,)r'Aruing wittl ragard to the condemnation price of parcels No. 204-31 and 204-16 and it may be to appoint Comaiissioners and proceed pursuant to the Coiidemnation Law of the State of 14cw York to hold h earl nga to determine the compensation to be oaie to the owners if the above t mentioned premises ; and pit-ntioned )�:oceedint!s have 'oTHEREASP all of the above been handled for tric City of Ithaca by Norman D. Freeman, Esq . , the City Attorney at the time of the institution of saicl ccnder.ia- tion proceedings ; and WHEREAS, a regular meeting on March 1, lqC7, the Comon of the City of Ithaca &-.,reed in principal to a proposal by said Norman D. Freeman, Esq. for the completion of the above condemnation proceedings : N(P, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual co%,enantf, herein set forth, the City of Ithaca and the undersigned attorney hereby agree as follows: 1. The attorney hereby agrees to furnish necessary legal services and incidental offiae expenses .accessary an(a proper NORMAN D. FREEMAN for the completion of condemnation proceedin�,s relativc, to parcel' s ATTORNEY AT LAW 410 SAVINGS BANK BLDG. ITHACA. NEW YORK Ni, 204-3 and 4-`or sue, le-ai serviofas tae "&ity of Ithaca agrees; to oay to he attorney the. semi of ",20.00 3er houj fay aec.ewy.>ar ' 02 �Ice and r. a.ration for trial and �2�:0.00 per din- I for trial (a f! . '"aad a mc;t on ar'a3ed outside of Ithaca shall i.e €'onstle :ed _)"s of a day in trial) said amounts to include legal s,�:rvices furnished at the request of the pity to et'he»° -Ina dental rah1-!*ie^ tix enses rclati.°ti,'c thereto. The maxi.mutst of saach j)ayments shall not exceed a total of $2,000.00 for any individual case, talus necessary dis- bursements. 3. The attorney shall submit monthly aouch.err to the City setting forth this date, amount of time, description of the work and amount and description of disbursements and the City shall make payment only upon the submission of such verified. vouchers. Travel expenses incurred shall be re-payable by the City to the Attorney at the rate of seven cents per mile with travel and living per diem expenses limited to $25.00 for each full day spent outside of the City of Ithaca. 4. This agreement may be amended or terminated from time to time by either party hereto. 5. The Common Council of the City of Ithaca shall have final authority with regard to the proceedings an6 conduct of any action including the sole authority to settle, cowpromi&, or otherwise dispose of any such proceedi.n s. it snal.l be the responsibility of the Attorney to insure that no conflict of interest shall arise between the attorney handling said -ondemna- NORMAN D. FREEMAN tion proceedings on behalf of ti%ic City and any other 1"i4 c sot'ry ATTORNEY AT LAW 610 SAVINGS HANK BLDG. ITHACA, NEW YORK -3- ?arties to the Proccedin,..-,,s. 6. This agreement shall take effect or. Janunry 1., 1�68, and shall continue until proceedings involvinj� Parcels No. 204-3 and 204-16' are completed or until amended or terminated as herein- This agreement is subject to the Waiver of Immunity Firovisions as promulgated, by lam are attached hereto and made a part of this agreement as it At, rein fully set forth. S. , This agreement may not be modified in any respect except in writing duly signed by each of the parties hereto. No purported modification of this a8reernent, other tkian in the manner herein, provided, shall be valid or binding upon either of such parties. IN WITNESS WRERZOF, the Attu 'fiiey aria Lae ,'-ity uave executed this Agreement on or as ot the day and year first above written Attest: Atfo- rney 0 0 or, _Uty of Ithaca -4r . NORMAN D. FREEMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW tIO SAVINGS BANK BLDG. ITHACA. NEW YORK 4 s. -3- January 3, 1968 By Alderman Miller: sec<zded by AldemRan gangs RESOLVED, that the Council accepts the offer of VdI V La televi,Sa it= jeetings; a.ad that the regular meetings of the Council during the months of February, March, April and May be held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p .m. in Ithaca College's Television Studio at 124 E. Buffalo Street . Carried. FIRE - N. AURORA STREET: Mayor Kiely commended the Fire Chief and members of the Ithaca Fire Department highly for their ability to keep the serious fire in the five-story building at 109-111 No. Aurora Street, which occured early this morning, from spreading ' to other buildings in the block. I cannot commend them enough, the Mayor said, and this goes for members of the Police Department also who helped out during this tragedy . is Their combined efforts turned what could have been a major disaster into a smaller one, he concluded, ITHAC:A HOUSING AUTHORITY LIASION_C_OMMITTEE: Mayor Kiely announced his continuance of a :special-Cor.-T:i te( consistin- of Aldermen Saccucei and Bangs to act as a liaison committee with the Ithaca Housing Authority. / Qn motion ;the meeting was adjourned. ` ' k �• y Goo, A. Blean, City Clerk s ack K, KlQ"* :Iftyor COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 5:00 p.m. January 17, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (12) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, fordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Alderman Bangs OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell City Planner - Kasprzak Clerk -, Blean. Bldg. Cq ssioner VanMarter Deputy Clerk - Grey Urban Renewal.jiep-. -_Pon 'Teichman Mayor Kiely announced he had called this special meeting to approve filing of the application for recertification of the Workable Program for Community Improvement and to hear a report of the Charter & Ordinance Committee on a proposal to rezone a parcel of-propel= southeast side of the Pier Road. All present stood and were led by the Mgyox is a pledge of allegiance to -the American Flag. Mayor Kiej],y_ call,�d,attention_to the. recent- death of 'Romeo Rosica,Alderman from the 2nd Wardand asked all present to remain standing for a few moments in silent prayer to Mr. Rosica's memory. , Alderman Slattery presented a resolution as a further tribute to his memory as follows: By Alderman Slattery: sec rnded by Alderman Spano WHEREAS, death removed from our midst, on January 14, 1968, Romeo R. Rosica, who served as an Alderman from the second ward since January 1, 1966, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Common Council that Romeo served the City faithfully during his term of office and that he voted objectively at all times on matters coming to his attention; and, in his passing, that Ithaca has lost a good citizen, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we the members of the Common Council wish to convey our sympathy for this loss and our gratitude for his services as an Alderman, during his term of office, to his family and his associates, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that as a tribute to his memory this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this session; and that a copy thereof be transmitted to his family. Unanimously carried. APPOINTMENTS• Mayor Kiely announced he had made the following several appointments: PLANNING BOARD: William F. Schmidt, Chairman EXAMINING BD. OF PLUMBERS: DeForest Furman, for a one-year term ending December 31, 1968, to replace Claude Colleyacme who had been appointed Plumbing Inspector. NEGOTIATING COMMITTEE: John L. Russell, City Controller; Robert 0. Dingman, Supt. of , Public Works; Richaxd. M. Daley, Urban Renewal Administrator. (Each for a two-year term, ending December 31, 1969•) TOMPKINS -CO. DEVELOPMENT CORP.: Anthony F. Spano - two year term ending December 31,1969. The Mayor announced he wished to serve ' as the other City representative on this committee. CITIZENS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE: (each for a one-year term, ending December 31, 1968) Mrs . Jean Angell John W. Graves Cecil B. Shulman Vaughn Behn Alvin Knepper Leonard Snow Frank C. Baldwin Richard S. Locke Myron Stanton George Blessis Michael LoPinto Arthur H. Watkins Mrs . Dorothy Boothroyd Thomas W. Mackesey John W. Ware Douglas R. Brown William McGuire Arnold W. Wilhelm John R. Carpenter Murray H. Milford Oliver C. Winston Howard S. Cogan Joseph Moresco Daniel I. Yale Richard H. Comstock Mrs. Kenneth Naylor Peter E. Zaharis Verne A. Fogg Anthony P. Petrillose Stephen G. Zahori.an '. YOUTH BUREAU ADVISORY COUNCIL: Richard Stover one-year term, ending December 31, 1968 Frank C. Baldwin two-year " it December 31, 1969 Clarence C. Larkin " " " if " is " Richard Sheffield It It " if " it " Walter Snickenberger it if " if Clayton Weber -2- January 17, 1968 ADMINISTRATIVE COUNSELLORS TO MAYOR: Mayor Kiely announced his dismissal of the Administrative Counsellors to the Mayor consisting of J. L. Russell, Robert 0. Dingman, and Richard M. Daley, appointed on November 2, 1966 by Executive Order of former Mayor Hunna Johns . Mayor Kiely felt that any or all of these City officials would be available for consultation at any time when needed. V WORKABLE PROGRAM: Action was taken to approve the filing of the application for recertifi- cation of the Workable Program as follows: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca approves the filing of the application for recertification of the Workable Program for Community Improvement and makes the following Declaration of Policy: DECLARATION OF POLICY The Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York reaffirms its intent to halt the procepses of deterioration and obsolescence in the City of Ithaca. This Council asserts that achievements have been made during the past years to demonstrate the progress in its Workable Program for Community Improvement. It is our intent to 1, continue to develop our program to the maximum extent possible to accomplish our objectives . This Council is not unaware of the need for concerted action by its own official Boards and Departments to cooperate with all segments of civic life to renew our City It is out �.,. intent to accomplish the following objectives during the coming year: 1 1. Planning and execution of a broad program of Housing Rehabilitation,a.ttd Redgvelop- C ment will be taken. 2. A complete review and major revision of the City's Zoning Ordinance.- 3. Continued review and updating of the Master Plan. 4. A community-wide assessment of deterioration and obsolescence, 5. Alternate ways of encouraging development and expanding the tax base will be explored. 6. Every effort will be made.' for ,more'and broader crtizn participation its.�` understanding of the Workable Program for Community,` mpxovement This Council will provide leadership in the attainment of`'the ;objectives' of tie Workable Program for Corimunity Improvement Unanimously carried. Z ONIN aP a �„� N M Alderman Feldt presented the following written report of the Charter & Ordinance Committee on a proposal to rezone the Catholic Youth property along the south east side of the Pier Road: "The property in question consists of approximately eight acres adjacent to the City golf course on Pier Road. The land was purchased by a representative for the Catholic Youth Organization about twenty years ago for about $2,000. . It was zoned P-1 at their request and has enjoyed tax exempt status as a property intended for youth recreation . The property is reported to have been on the market for several years and this fall a developer offered to purchase it for about $69,000 conditional on it being rezoned from P-1 to R-3. Its current assessed value is $32,000, non-taxable. This developer has announced an intention to build an apartment unit on the lot for about 193 units including a variety of 'sizes of the units . Expected cost of the development is about $2,000,000, or about $10',000 per unit . There are reported to be other parties interested in purchase of the lot, presumably for similar purposes. "In' December of this year the Planning Board was asked to consider recommending rezoning of the lot to R-3. The matter was discussed at the December 20th meeting and a special meeting was called for December 28th at which time the recommendations to Council were passed after considerable debate Some information on the characteristics of the property was provided at both of-these meeiings and discussed atlength although a committee report on the property was not provided either by the Code and Ordinance Committee or the Community Facilities Committee . Details of the information provided are cnn'taYned in the Planning Board minutes of December 28th, which has been distributed to the Council. Very little time was allowed the Planning Board for consideration of the question'1due` to the terms of the purchase offer initially agreed upon by the' developer and the C.Y.O. The Planning Board recommended to Council that the property be rezoned t6 R=3 and it also recommended that the City consider purchase of the property itself. Council referred the question to Charter & Ordinance Committee on January 3rd. "The Charter & Ordinance Committee met briefly on this question on January 3rd and met again at length on January 15th, at which time a number of interested citizens were invited to express their points of view to the committee. After listening to the arguments Ott discussing the matter, the committee decided unanimously to refer the question back to' the Plauni Lg_- oard for further consideration and recommendation . The major reason for this action is the introduction of questions concerning the impact of a residential development in this area upon the Stewart Park bird sanctuary, a problem which had not been raised in the Planning Board's earlier considerations. Also taken into account was the new membership on the Planning Board and the courtesy of allowing them to make their own recommendation on this matter. Additional details are also asked for which will enab}e more careful consideration of the problem and its recommended solution-." -3- January 17, 1968 By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the proposal to rezone the Catholic Youth Organization property, along the southeast side of Pier Road, be referred back to the Planning Board with a request from the Council that the Board reconsider the matter and report back to this Council, no later than March 6, 1968, its recommendations with respect to the following items: (1) Overall land use characteristics of area north of Route 13. (2) Possible impact of new land use on this and nearby sites on Stewart Park, bird sanctuary, and golf course. (3) Problems of future vehicle and pedestrian access to this site and to Stewart Park across Route 13. (4) Cost estimates for City expense to develop this site for any proposed user. (5) Recommendation of proposed use of this site either by the City or by private developer. ,Alderman Miller felt no qualms about the area being rezoned for residential purposes if properly planned and controlled, but he did question the City's responsibility regarding the hazards involved in people traveling to and from the area under existing conditions . , Motion carried. CODE AMENDMENT #1-1968: Alderman Nordheimer presented an amendment to the Code relating to amendments of the traffic ordinance and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is ordained by authority of the same that the Code of Ordinances, of the City of Ithaca be amended as follows: (1) Section 15-182, Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets. Add the following: Two-hour parking. Turner Place, east side of 500 block, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. No standing 4:00 p .m, to 6:00 p.m. West Buffalo Street, north side of 700 block, between Taughannock Blvd. and Cayuga Inlet Bridge . No Parking 9:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m. , Monday through Friday, Cascadilla Street, north side, First Street- to Meadow Street. (2) Section 15-190, Standing prohibited at designated locations . Add the following: West State Street, South side , of 500 block, 100 ft. + from Meadow Street easterly. West State Street, South side of 600 block, 250 ft. ± from Meadow Street westerly. West Buffalo St . , both sides of 600 block, 150 ft. +_ from Meadow Street westerly. AYES: 11 Effective upon publication; NAYS: 1 - Stallman ' ,r Carried and approved by the Mayor. _ V STREET PLAN: Alderman Nordheimer recommended the formulation of a city-wide plan for the present and future use of city streets . By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the Council requests the Planning Board to advise Common Council as to the practicability of formulating a city-wide plan concerned with the present and future use of city'streets, specifically including the advantages and disadvantages of having this type of plan and the cost and time required to develop it . Carried. SALE OF LAND ADJACENT TO EAGLES BUILDING: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Public Works and County Relations Committee was continuing its study of the recommendation of the Board of Public Works regarding sale of city-owned land adjacent to the Eagles Building, but had reached no conclusions thereon at this time . FRIDEN LAW SUIT: By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Miller WHEREAS, a lawsuit has been commenced in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Tompkins on behalf of the City of Ithaca against Friden, Inc. of San Leandro, Calif, and E. N. Allen of 111 Kinne Road, DeWitt, N.Y., with Norman D. Freeman as attorney for thc, City of Ithaca; and WHEREAS, the term of the said Norman D. Freeman as attorney for the City of Ithaca has expired, and WHEREAS the present attorney for the City of Ithaca is William C. Barrett, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the said William C. Barrett be substituted for Norman D. Freeman as the attorney of record for the City of Ithaca in said lawsuit and that the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be ordered to execute the necessary consent to substitution of attorney and all other papers necessary to effect such substitution in this and all other litigations now pending on behalf of the City of Ithaca in which such substitution is necessary. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Jack' K.`Kie y, Mayor Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 7, .1968 PRESENT: Mayor - K�ely Aldermen (12) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer. Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Alderman Stallman OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter Chief of Police - VanOstrand City Engineer - Schlieder Commr. of Public Works - Leary Controller - Russell Urban Renewal Director - Daley Clerk - Blean Planning Director - Kasprzak Deputy Clerk - Grey The meeting was held in WICB-TV Studio at 120 E. Buffalo Street as authorized by the Council �. All present stood and were led by'the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. �. They remained standing for a few moments in silent prayer at the Mayor's request. C MINUTES: Minutes of the meetings held on January lst and January 3rd and the special meeting held on January 17th, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. JEROW H. HOLLAND II APPOINTMENT: Alderman Slattep nominated Jerome H. Holland, II for V appointment as an Alderman from the'Second Ward to fill a vacancy caused by the recent and untimely death of Romeo Rosica. Alderman Saccucci nominated Augie Macali. Mayor Kiely called for any further nominations and, there being none, it was moved by Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Feldt and carried that the nominations be closed. By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the appointment of the new alderman from the Second Ward be decided by written ballot . Carried. The Clerk then polled the aldermen by written ballot as directed and it resulted in` seven' votes being cast for`Mr. Holland and five votes cast for Mr. Macali. Mayor Kiely declared Mr. Holland duly appointed as an Alderman from the Second Ward for the term ending December 31, 1968. He called Mr. Holland to the rostrum where the Clerk administrered the oath of office to him. Alderman Holland was then seated for the balancg of the proceedings . Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Alderman Holland to serve on both the Youth Recreation Committee and the Grievance Committee for the year 1968 in place of former Alderman Rosica. ALLAN G. FELDTIS RESIGNATION: The CLerk read a letter from Allan G. Feldt tendering his resignation as a member of the Planning Board. Mayor Kiely accepted Mr. Feldt's resignation with regrets and then announced his appointment of Margaret M. Hamilton (Mrs. Joseph L.) as a member of the Planning Board, for the term ending December 31, 1969, to fill the vacancy caused by Mr. Feldt's resignation. CITY-COUNTY COOPERATION COMMITTEE: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of the following aldermen to serve as city representatives on a joint "City-County Cooperation Committee": J. Gormly Miller, Chairman; N. Arnold Tolles; A. C. Stallman: J. F. Bangs; Ronald Nordheimer; Donald Slattery; Rudolph Saccucci; and Anthony F. Spano. Mr. Miller announced that a meeting of this committee would be held at the close of this session. VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSN. REPORT: The Clerk read a letter from the Veteran Volunteer Firemen 's Ass'n. transmitting its annual report for the year 1967. It was accepted and ordered filed. *INLET PARK COMMITTEE: At the request of Gregory Kasprzak, Chairman of the Cayuga Lake Shore Plant'_ng and Coordinating Committee, the name of this Committee was changed to "Inlet Park Committee". It 'vas pointed out by Mr. Kasprzak that Mr. Feldt who represents the Planning Board on this committee had resigned from the Planning Board. He requested that Mr. Feldt be appointed as an ex-officio member from the Council and that a new member be appointed from the Planning Board. k4br Kiely announced his appointment of Mr. Feldt to continue as a member of this Committee to represent the Council, and his appointment of James D. Parkes as a member to represent the Planning Board. Mr. Kasprzak also requested an appropriation of $150.00 to defray expenses of this committee. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that this request be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration and report . Carried. See correction in March 6th minutes, page X-59. - 2 - February 7, 1968 MRS. CATHERINE TOMPKINS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor advising that the Civil Service Commission had approved his request to upgrade the position of Senior Typist in his office to that of Senior Stenographer. He requested that Mrs. Catherine Tompkins, who had passed a civil service examination for the position of Senior Steno- grapher, be appointed at the minimum of grade 23 for this classification. Alderman Tolles advised the Finance Committee had reviewed this matter and determined that no funds had been budgeted for this position. He therefore reported in the negative on ,the request. In view of the Committee's negative report the Assessor's request was not approved. 1036 WEST SEr'-'-'A STP7,ET PROPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from the Supt. of Public Works- recommending that the City purchase a house and lot at 1036 West Seneca Street, owned by ! Tompkins County Welfare Department, for highway purposes in the future development of Floral Avenue . *, By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized directed to negotiate With Tompkins County Welfare Department for the purchase of this property for highway purposes as recommended by the Supt. and report back to this Council. Carried, TAXPAYERS' ASSOCIATION LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from Tompkins County Taxpayers' Ass'n . requesting additional information about the preferred sponsorship-.&anted to Robert R.Colbert for an Urban Renewal development at 107-113 No. Tl oga Street .. It was. -referred do the Urban Renewal Committee. ITHACA HOTEL BLOCK PETITION: The Clerk read a petition that development of the Ithaca ' tel block proceed with dispatch and without delay. The petition contained a total of 51 signatures . It was referred also to the Urban- Renewal Committee. THOMAS G. MILLER APPOINTMENT: The: Clerk reported that Edward Davey, a member of the Bo,-d of Appeals on Build r}g Code, had retired and moved his residence from the City, which created a vacancy on this Board for the balance of his term. Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Thomas G. Miller as a member of the Board of Appeals on Building Code, for the term ending December 31, 1968, to fill the vacancy. PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS: The Clerk reported that Miss Constance Doyle, Mrs. Elizabeth K. t Parrish, Mrs . Hilda Hutson, and Mrs . Marie Marshall had each passed a civil service . examination for the position of Senior Stenographer, that each had been serving in a provisional capacity, r� P p y, and that each had been recommended for permanent appointment by their respective department heads . By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the following permanent appointments be approved to become effective immediately: (1) Miss Constance Doyle, Sr. Stenographer in the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $4,930.00, the minimum of Grade 23 in the Compensation Plan. (2) Mrs . Elizabeth K. Parrish, Sr. Stenographer in the City Clerk's office, at an annual salary of $5,127.00, the ::^econd merit increment step of Grade 23. (3) Mrs . Hilda Hutson, Sr. Stenographer in the Planning Board's office, at an annual salary of $5,767.00, the 4th merit increment step of Grade 23. (4) Mrs . Marie Marshall, Sr. Stenographer (Part-time) in the Police Department at an annual salary of $4,930.00, the minimum of Grade 23. Carried. JAMES M. HERSON APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from Louis M. Withiam, •Police Commissioner, announcing that James M. Herson, who had been serving as Deputy Chief of 'Police in a provisional capacity, had passed a civil service examination for the position; He recommended that Mr. Herson be appointed permanently to this position. Mayor Kiely announced his permanent appointment of James M. Herson to the position of Deputy Chief of Police, to become effective immediately, at an annual salary of $10,802 .00: his present salary, which had been previously approved by the Common Council. ANNUAL REPORT OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES: The Clerk reported receipt from the Seal-_.: of Weights and Measurers of his annual report for 1967. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the Sealer's annual report be received and ordered filed. Carried. TYPEWRITER SERVICE AGREEMENT: Ccr.troller Russell presented a service agreement for a tyPe- writer in the office of the Civil Service Commission for approval. By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves a maintenance agreement with Ithaca Office Equ�p. Co. for service on a Remington typewriter in the office of the Civil Service Corn-mission for an annual fee of $42,00; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to siF,r 9nd execute it on '-ehalf of the City. Carried. 3- February 7s 1968 BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: Controller Russell reviewed a proposal by the Youth Bureau to sponsor a IlBeautification Project" during 1968 on the same basis as it did during the two preceding years . It would provide employment for twenty boys for a period of eight weeks during the summer months at a total gross cost of $8,000,00 most of which would be subject to state aid, thereby leaving the City with an estimated net cost of approximately $2,000.00. . By Alderman Tolles: seconded by �d -SIattery RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves a "Beautification Project" for 1968 to.be sponsored by the Youth Bureau on the same basis as it did in 1966 and 1967; and that the tentative budget f.Or 1968 be amended by adding to budget account A-209a as an 0,4ational , approp tion, the sum of $8,000.00 to finance such a project. s Carried. TOMPKI UNTY AREA DEVELOPMENT INC. AGREEMENT: Alderman Spano recommended approval of an agr. ; t with Tompkins County Area Development Inc. covering its services and efforts expen the location and expansion of industrial research and manufacturing facilitiep at the- `arch Park adjacent to Tompkins County Airport. The agreement would be on the same bea as a similar one which expired December 31, 1967, and would be for an additional three years at a total cost to the City of $9,444.00, payable at the rate of $3,148,00 p 'r year. Alderman Tolles advised that the matter had been discussed and approved with soml reluctance by the Finance Committee. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the renewal of an agreement with'Tompkins County Area Development Corp. for the years 1968, 1969 and 1970 for a total cost to the City�of $9,444:00, payable at the rate of $3,148.00 per year; and that the City Attorney be („r authorized to arrange with the Tompkins County Area Development Inc. for the preparation of a proper agreement and present it to this Council at a subsequent meeting for its final approval. Carried. NCR AGREEMENT: Controller Russell recommended the exchange of some NCR computer equipment to give better flexibility in scheduling water billing and payroll. work on the NCR computer in use in his office. The rental fee n .the new agreement amounted to $1584.00 per month. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Council approves the exchange of Computer equipment as recommended by the City Controller at a monthly rental of $1,584.00; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement regarding this equipment on behalf of the City. Carried. (Clerk's note:. Alderman Rundle abstained from voting on this motion.) TAX ANTICIPATION LOANS: Controller requested authorization to borrow in anticipation of taxes for 19 By Alderman 'Tolles : 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 city expenses normally paid out of the re gular tax levy and for the purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $700,000.00; and that such,=note or notes shall be issued im amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for the current fiscal year of 1968 with local banks or with Sewer, or Capital Funds of the City of Ithaca at an interest rate of n ot 'to exceed 3 /. 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 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. VIRGINIA CANNAN OVERTIME: - Controller Russell presented a request from the City Judge that 'Virginia Cannan, City Court Clerk, be paid overtime at her regular rate to compensate her for extra work she was required to do during the absence of Mrs. Mick from City Court during a convalescing period after major surgery. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the City Judge's request be approved; and that over as may be needed during the absence of Mrs . Mick be approved for Virginia Cannan, Court Clerk. Carried. -AUDIT: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bill's audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $11,336.38, gas listed on audit abstract #1-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. 9 4 - February 7, lib ,t"0 BARGAII NG AGENTS' AnEEMENTS: Controller Russell presented and reviewed bargaining agents' agreements between the City and the Police Benevolent Association, the Ithaca .Paid Firemen 's Association and Local Union #589 of the Laborers ' International Union of North America, respectively, all of which had been renegotiated as directed by this Council, and agreed upon by the City's Negotiating Committee and the respective bargaining agents . C�n beha -f of the Negotiating Committee, he recomme it approval. Alderman,8accucci felt that the section in the Lab " ement covering health insurance. or dependent children should be clarified as exclude married children under 1-9. Afte l''-ame discussion it was decided that the contracts should be accepted subject to the C torney's approval. By Alder ller: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, t the Council hereby approves the following Bargaining Agents' agree � ; s which have been recommended for approval by the City's Negotiating Committee: i (1) Police Benevolent Association (2) Paid Firemen's Association ;3) Local Union #589 of the Laborers' International Union of North America ,AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a :"Oxecute ! "them on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal, upon approval thereof by the? ty ;gttc�r y. Carried. 4 MI I' NTRACT: Alderman Sullivan advised that the present contract with Tompkins County ' _41il facilities had expired and he recommended its renewal under its present terms al;ptconditions on a month-to-month basis for the ensuing year. He presented and reviewed h a fiew agrement for approval. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci nSOLVED, that the zgreement as presented 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. y BIDS - PATROL CARS: Alderman Sullivan reported that bids on four new patrol cars and a station wagon for use of the Police Department had been received by the City Clerk on 9!ebruary 2, 1968 in accordance with the following schedule: ' (a) 4 Sedans Total aame�of Bidder Make (b) 1 Sta.Wagon Trade-In Net Bid %6k' Clapp Lincoln Mercury Inc. Mercury (a)-9,421-56 — 2,500.00 6,921 56 „. (b) 2,884.90 550.00 2 334.90 9 256.46 Ch:Xuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford (a) 9,651.68 2,300.00 7,351.x$ w+ ,► „ ,r n „ (b) 2,724.20 550.00 2 174.20 9,5—25.E Erie J. Miller, Inc . Plymouth (a) 12,228.00) " (b) 3,637.45) 5,479.08 10,386.37 Jack Townsend Chev. Inc . Chevrolet ) (a) n ++ ) (b) 13,410.92 2,250.00 11,160.92 He recommended acceptance of the low bid received. ".By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, bids on automobiles to be used as Police Patrol cars, which were received by the 'Cliy Clerk on February 2, 1968, have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the C6'uscil, and WAKAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Dick Clapp Lihb,bln Mercury, Inc . for four 1968 Mercury 4-door sedans and one 1968 Mercury Station ' . W '' in the total net amount of $9,256.46 be accepted, : #W . EREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted , ands` proved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with four 1968 Mercury 4-door tse$ and one 1968 Mercury Station Wagon hereby is awarded to Dick Clapp Lincoln Mercury : Ind-in the total net amount of $9,256.46 in accordance with the terms of the bid as u'iftitted`; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1968 Police Department budget, accp 7nt A-82. IxY,S: 13 0 Carried. r�M-METER SERVICE CAR: Alderman Sullivan reported that only one bid on furnishing the City with a new three-wheel Truckster type motor cycle for the Police Department had been teceived by the City Clerk on February 2nd as follows: Type Gross Trade-In Net Bid _Terms Grass Cutting Equip. & Supply Cushman 1, X9.70 250.00 1,599.70 2/1-5;n-730 He"recommended its acceptance. By`Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer WHEREAS, a bid on a 3-wheel truckster type motor cycle to be used as a meter service motor cycle by the Police Department which was received by the City Clerk on February 2, 1968, has been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and 55 - 5 - February 7, 1968 WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the bid submitted by Grass Cutting Equipment & Supply for one 1968 3-wheel Cushman Truckster in the total net amount of $1,599.70 be accepted, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with one 1968 3-wheel Cushman Truckster be and hereby is awarded to Grass Cutting Equipment & Supply in the total net amount of $1,599.70 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and that ,the cost thereof be charged against the 1968 Police Department budget, account A-82. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 tarried. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS FIRE TELEPHONE SERVICE CONTRACT: Alderman Sullivan presented ✓ and reviewed a recommendation received from the Board of Fire Commissioners that the Council approve an agreement with the Village of Cayuga Heights whereby the Ithaca Fire Department would answer an extension of the Village's emergency telephone for an annual fee of $150.00. He recommended approval of the recommendation. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that, pursuant to Section 209 P of the General Municipal Law, the Mayor be authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the City of Ithaca with the Village of Cayuga Heights, whereby the City shall agree to accept and relay telephone calls for aid from Village residents to the Volunteer Fire Department of the Village, on a year-to-year basis for an annual charge of $150.00, and whereby the Village shall provide and arrange for the installation of all equipment necessary to effect such agreement at its own expense, agree to save the City its agents and employees, harmless from all liability and produce evidence of insurance satisfactory to the City endorsed to such agreement; and that the agreement to be terminable by the Village or the City upon 90 days written notice by either party to the other at any time . Carried. BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Sullivan advised he had arranged for a tour of Bibbins"Hall on Saturday morning, February 10th, at 10:30 a.m. and invited all interested to participate in the tour to familiarize themselves with the building and the plans for its remodeling, Alderman Nordheimer expressed his feeling that the City should consider hiring an architect to arrange for redesigning the building for a public safety building rather thar have it done by the City's enginnering staff. Alderman Sullivan agreed to review this aspect. SALE OF LAND ADJACENT TO EAGLES BUILDING: Alderman Nordheiirer reported the City Attorney had requested more time to prepare a proper resolution to provide for the sale of land adjacent to the former Eagles Building. The matter was therefore held over ultil a subsequent meeting. YOUTH BUREAU REPORT: Alderman Slattery reported the Youth Bureau was planning its 1968 seasonal projects and considering other matters as follows : (1) Childrens ' day, fish derby, Stewart Park Day Camp, etc. (2) Beautification project (approved earlier in this meeting) . (3) Planning Board's outdoor recreational report. (4) Summer teenage employment project. (5) Greater Ithaca Regional Committee's Report on plans for future replacement of YMCA, West Side House, North Side House an d' South Side Community Center. YOUTH` WORKER: Alderman Slattery read a letter from Robert Cutia, Youth Director, recommending the 'v provisional appointment of Pamela Curry to the position of Youth Worker on the Bureau's staff, to work twenty hours per week at an annual salary of $3,706.85 based on an annual salary (full-time) for the position of $6,487.00. By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ITHACA RENEWAL, INC. PROJECT: Alderman Bangs presented and read a resolution from the Urban Renewal Agency requesting the Council to authorize a public hearing on a proposal of Ithaca Renewal, Inc. to develop a portion of the First National Bank and Trust Company Block, 107-113 No. Tioga Street. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to advertise for a Public Hearing on the proposal presented by Ithaca Renewal, Inc. ; and that the said hearing be held on February 21, 1968 at 5:00 p .m. in Common Council Chambers at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street. Carried. - 6 - February 7, 1968 URBAN RENEWAL DEYDLITION: Alderman Bangs commended action taken by the Urban Renewal Agency for postponing demolition of buildings in the Ithaca Hotel block until sometime after March 1, 1968. Under this plan the Agency would make payments in lieu of taxes to the City estimated to amount to approximately $9,000.00. ALTERNATE SIDE STREET ALL-NIGHT PARKING: Alderman Feldt recommended that the Public Works and County Relations Committee should restudy the present alternate side all-night stre t parking regulations now in effect. He felt they presented very severe problems in some areas and particularly where parking is restricted at all times on one side of- narrow streets. Alderman Nordheimer called attention to his request presented at the last meeting of the Council requesting the Planning Board to present a plan for the overall use of city streets . He felt his Committee should await the receipt of the Planning Board's plan. Mayor Kiely advised he would take the matter to the Board of Public Works. BURGLARIES: Alderman Saccucci inquired the ,status of his request for the creation of a "ta$X force" within the Police Department to crack down on burglars. Mayor Kiely advised him he was awaiting a report �on the Police Department by the Police Commissioner which he expected by April lst. Before adjournment Mayor Kiely thanked station WICB-TV and its staff for its presentation of this meeting to the public. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. C aJ -� Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kie y, ayor w v 7 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK SPECIAL MEETING '5:00 p.m. February 21, 196$ PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (13) - Sullivan,Sac.cucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Feldt. ABSENT: Alderman Tolles OTHERS.PMSEE T Attorney,­.-Barrett Urban Renewal Representatives: Planning Director - Kasprzak- , Chairman Lynn Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Director Daley Building Commissioner - VanMarter ' Attorney Mulvey Controller - Russell Mr. H.Stilwell Brown Clerk - Blean Representatives-Ithaca Renewal Inc o , Deputy Clerk - Grey R. R. Colbert . Robert Tallman, Architect T. K. Powers, Attorney PUBLIC HEARING - ITHACA RENEWAL INC. PROPOSAL: Mayor Kiely advised he had called this v meeting to conduct a public hearing on a proposal received by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency from Ithaca Renewal, Inc. to construct a one-story building containing approximately 5100 sq. ft. of commercial and office space at 107-113 N. Tioga Street in the Center Ithaca Project 1, N.Y. R-112. Mayor Kiely announced the proposal would be presented by Director Daley, that Mr. R. R. Colbert, representing Ithaca Renewal, Inc., would then review his proposal, that there would be a question and answer period by members of the Council and that anyone. present at the hearing would then be given an opportunity to be heard on the matter. He asked that speakers be specific, confine their remarks to five minutes, if possible, and avoid personalities . A complete record of the hearing, taken by a public stenographer, is on file in the Mice _of the City Clerk. LSD After all present were afforded an' opportunity to be heard, it was moved by Alderman Sullivan, seconded by Alderman Anderson and`carried that the hearing"be closed; Upon closing the hearing, the Mayor''declared a five-minute recess, and at the end of the recess he reconvened the meeting. By'Alderman Bangs, seconded by Alderman Feldt WHEREAS, Ithaca Renewal, Inc. , a domestic corporation, has submitted a redevelopment proposal in connection with the Center-Ithaca Urban Renewal Project l ' such proposal being incorporated in a proposed contract for the sale of land for private redevelepwat which proposed contract is' on file at the office of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency; and WItEREAS, the said Ithaca Renewal, Inc. has been heretofore duly designated by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency as a qualified and eligible sponsor pursuan.t' to the provisions of Clause (1) of Sub-section (c) of Sub-division 2 of Section 507 of the General 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 21, 1968 at 5j:00.p.m. , which date is not less than ten days after the publicatioln of the notice of said public hearing; and WHEREAS, upon said public hearing Robert Reed Colbert, President of said Ithaca Renewal, Inc ., appeared in favor of said proposed disposition agreement , and Hunna Johns and David Saperstone 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 land described therein for the sum of FORTY-TWO THOUSAND and 00/100 ($42,000.00) DOLLARS to the said Ithaca Renewal, Inc. be and the same is hereby approved; and BE IT FURTHER 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, said Chairman being hereby designated as the specified municipal officer as provided in PART 18x2.2 (b) (3) (iii) of the Rules and Regulations of the New York State Division of Housing. and Community Renewal. AYES: 13 NAYS: ' ' 0' Carried and approved by the Mayor. - 2 - February 21, 1968 BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Sullivan invited the aldermen to participate in a tour of Bibbins Hall with members of the Board of Supervisors on Saturday morning, February 24, at 10;00 a.m. JOHN & PETER AUGUSTINE AGREEMENT: Attorney Barrett reported that C. Murray VanMarter, building commissioner, had signed %n agreement releasing John J. Augustine and Peter R. Augustine from any and all covenants and obligations under a license agreement granted to them by the Building Commissioner, on August 6, 1957 regarding location of a rear wall on their property at 605 West State Street. He advised that Mr. VanMarter felt that the old license agreement was not in the interest of the City and did not accomplish ', ry any measure of fire safety. He recommended the Council approve Mr. Van Marter's action. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Building Commissioner's execution of a Release of Agreement to John J. Augustine and Peter R. Augustine regarding their property at 605 West State Street be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk �. ac K. Kiely, M COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK m March 8 Regular Meeting 7:30 p• • ' � 19 6 ALT• .. ., PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (14) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles , Feldt Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell t Supervisor - Marcham Clerk - Blean Chief of Police - VanOs'trand. Deputy Clerk - Grey Urban Renewal Directar;- Daley City Engineer - Schlieder City Planner - Kasprzak Sealer of Wts . & Msrs . - Nedrow 4. MINUTES: Alderman Feldt presented the following resolution which had been adopted at thF last meeting, but omitted from the minutes of the Session: By.Alderman Feldt.; seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, that area of the City of Ithaca which lies westerly of the proposed Flood Protection Channel and Cayuga Inlet, and northerly of Buffalo and State Streets is proposed to be 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 Parks and the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, and t�7 WHEREAS, the master site plan for this area, to establish guidelines within which CQ6-dinated development can proceed, has been prepared and approved by the Council, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that there be established by the Mayor, with the con- cu of the Council, a coordinating committee to be known as the Inlet Park Committee, e d composed of members who, representing the City -of Ithaca, shall be residents of the city and those who represent the above named organizations who do not necessarily have to be city residents; this committee shall have full authority and responsibility 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 Inlet Park area and recommend, to the'Board of Public Works, such consultant as may be suitable for the execution in part or in toto of work to be performed This 'committee shall specifically, approve- pre liminary plans of consultants before the- Board of Public Works shall authorize the consultants to 'proceed with contract drawings. BE IT PURTHER RESOLVED, that the committee shall negotiate agreements of cooperation witp the Center for the Arts at Ithaca, Inc. , the Motor Boat Division of the New York State Department of Parks, the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, and others whose interests may appear, I which agreements shall be subject to approval by the' Common Council and -shall spell out the responsibilities of each group, the areas of influence of each of these groups', 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: He requested that the minutes be corrected. By Alde Than Feldt: 'seconded by Alderman Sullivan RLSOLVEb, that the minutes of 'the preceding meeting be corrected to include the fore- g s corrected, be' approved: going resolution and that the minutes , as ihu Carried. . GARBAGE & TRASH:- Mr. Stuart Stein, 207 Stewart Avenue, appeared before the"-Council and registered-a com'pla'int about the lack of'enforcemerit of the City's rules and regulations governing garbage and trash collection. He cited several violations particularly in the East Hill area of the city. Mr . John Harding, 208 Eddy Street,concurred with'Mr:' Stein 1 . and recommended that the Council consider fixing the responsibility ,on someone-for compliance with the rules . Mr. John Marcham 414 E . 'Buffalo Street; stated he felt the present system of enforcing the rules doesn't work and that the root of the 'pi6blem on -East' Hill was with absentee landlords - where the worst conditions appear to exist. He exhibited snapshots showing violations existing in the 300=400 'blo6ks`of Stewart Avenue, top of E. Buffalo Street hill, and 422 E. Buffalo Street: He felt 'the Bdafd of Public Works did a good job of picking up and removing garbage arid'trash but`was not' e4u'ipped. to follow up on enforcement of its rules . He asked the 'Council to find's solutioir. Alderman Nordheimer stated that empty garbage, cans had remained in front of the Chamber of Commerce, 205 W-. Green, for two days after the regular collection day. He suggested that, since the Board of Public Works seems to be unable to Bind a' soTution; it be referred to the Charter aiid Ordinance Committee. By Alclerman' Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Bangs `RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee and the Public Works and County Relations Committee for joint study 'and report. 'Carried. 60 - 2 - March 6, 1968 DE WITT:.PAEK: Mr. Stephen Jacobs, 303 Highgate Road, presented a prepared statement on behalf of Historic Ithaca, Inc. asking that special consideration be given by the City 'to the future of the DeWitt Park area so that it can continue to be a dignified and attractive community center. It requested the Council to refer the matter to the Planning Board for study. aqd .recommendations . At the Mayor's request, Alderman Jones promised to bring the matter to the attention of the Planning Board. BARGAINING AGREEMENT - ITHACA PAID FIREMEN: George Apgar, President of the Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association, appreared and protested the disparity in pay scales between policemen and firemen as provided in the bargaining agreements recently approved for these two departments . He alleged misrepresentation on the basis of the fact that his group was led to- believe the Council would not approve more than 8% increase_ in any salaries for 1968. Alderman Tolles stated that the Finance Committee felt the agreement with the Paid Fire- men had been properly negotiated and it would be improper to reopen it for further negotiation until it had expired. On behalf of the Finance Committee he recommended that the terms of the7,present agreement be put into effect. ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - PIER ROAD: Stanley Tsapsis appeared and protested the Planning Board's recommendations that the CYO property along Pier Road be not rezoned. He ,reviewed once again his client's proposal to purchase the site to accommodate A 192-unit . apartmexit -complex. He urged the Council to examine the Board's recommendation very .,c-arefully before voting on it. Samuel Weeks, a graduate student at Cornell University, mo,-appeared in favor of the Planning Board's recommendation because he felt if it were developed as proposed it would have very damaging affects on the adjacent bird sanctuary, He- urged the Council to take all necessary steps to save the sanctuary even in its present dilapidated state. The Clerk then read the Planning Board's recommendation that the area be not rezoned and that the City consider its purchase. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. -AYES: 6 _'Sullivan, Saccucci, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Nordheimer NAYS: 8 -Slattery, Rundle, Spano, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt Motion Defeated. By Alderman Jones: seconded by Alderman Feldt i RESOLVED, that the Council accepts the Planning Board's recommendation regarding this property. AYES: 8 - Sullivan, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Jones , Miller, Tolles, Feldt NAYS: 6 - Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Stallman Motion Carried. PAMELA TALLMAN: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain requesting a three month's maternity leave of absence for Mrs . Pamela Tallman. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be authorized to grant a maternity leave of absence to Mrs . Tallman as requested. Carried. Alderman Saccucci expressed his opinion that a department head should have the authority to grant a leave of absence of this nature without the consent or approval of the Council. v' BLOCK CENSUS: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board requesting an appropriatign of $1,40o.00 to finance the cost of a block census . It was the Board's "recommendation that the City participate in the Census Bureau's 1970 program for obtaining block statistics because it felt that this information would be extremely important to the Board in its work. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the 1968 tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account A-64 thereof the sum of $1,400.00 to finance the cost of a block census; and that the Planning Board be authorized to contract with the Bureau of Census for this information. Carried. N. Y. TELEPHONE CO. LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from the N. Y.,"Telephone Company expressing its thanks and appreciation to members of the Police Dept-. and Dept. of Publiq Works for their excellent cooperation and protection following an accident at the foot of Cliff and Hector Streets on Feb. 8, which made the work of telephone repairmen much safer and quicker. FINGER LAKES ASSN. AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Finger Lakes Assn. request- ing approval of its agreement for publicity service for 1968 at a contract cost of $863.97, the same as for the previous year. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for its study and report. Carried. - 3 - March 6, 1968 -j-:ANNUAL REPORTS_: The Clerk presented the annual report of the City Chamberlain for the' ,,/ year -1967 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain's report be received and placed on file. Carried. The Clerk presented the annual report of the Fire Department for the year 1967. Copies thereof were distributed to the aldermen. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the annual report of the Fire Department for 1967 be received and ,,.. placed on file. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT: Attorney Barrett reported the Board of Public Works had recommended an amendment to Sec. 5-46 of the Charter, as codified, which would raise the bidding requirements to compare with provisions of the State Law. He advised he had prepared a draft of a proposed local law to do this and anticipated he would have it ready in its final form for presentation at the next meeting of the Council. BARGAINING AGENT'S AGREEMENT - CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSN. : Controller Russell presented and reviewed a bargaining agent's agreement between the City and Tompkins County Chapter of the Civil Service Employees ' Assn. ,Inc. which had been agreed upon t` by the City's Negotiating Committee and the Association. fie recommended its approval. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman 1, . r.. RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the agreement between the City and Tompkins County Chapter of the Civil Service Employees ' Assn. , Inc. which has been recommended for approval by the City's Negotiating Committee; and that Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal . Carried. Note: Alderman Spano abstained from voting on the foregoing resolution. y HEALTH INSURANCE: Controller Russell recommended that the Council take formal action to approve a fully paid health insurance, plan for its officers and employees provided for in all of the bargaining agents ' agreements . By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman' Stallman WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has elected to cover its officers and employees under the New York State''Health Insurance Plan administered by the New York State Department of Civil Service, and WHEREAS, Section 167 of the Civil Service Law as amended, effective June 1, 1967, permits a participating employer to pay the full cost of premium or subscription charges for the coverage of its officers and employees, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,, New York, 7 the local governing body, does hereby elect to pay the full cost of premiums or sub- scription. charges for coverage of City officers and employees who are enrolled in the basic statewide health insurance plan established by Article XI of the Civil Service Law, and abide by the regulations of the Health Insurance Board, as presently existing or hereafter amended, together with such provisions of the insurance contracts as may be approved by the Health Insurance Board and any rule or directive governing the plan, with the following exceptions: (1) All present retired officers and employees shall continue to pay their respective share of the cost of coverage as presently in effect or as may hereafter be ;amended. (2) Officers and employees who shall retire after the effective date of this resolutiqp shall resume paying their respective, or employee share of the cost of coverage. And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall become effective this 6th day of March, and be retroactive to January 1, 1968. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Abstaining 1- Spano Carried and approved by the Mayor. RETIREMENT - 20-YEAR PLAN FOR FIREMEN & POLICEMEN: Controller Russell recommended that the Council take formal action to approve a 20-year retirement plan for officers and employees of its Police and Fire Departments provided for in the bargaining agents ' agreements for these two departments . By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby elect to pay x on account of any member of its Police and Fire Departments who has duly elected, or shall hereafter duly elect, to contribute the additional amount required for the pur- pose of retiring after twenty years of service as provided by Section 384-d of the Retirement and Social Security Law or any subsequent amendemnts thereto, the entire additional cost on account of the police or fire service rendered by such officer or member of the Police and'Fire Departments prior to the date of the adoption of this resolution, and further agrees to pay the ajirire additional cost 'on account of police and fire service rendered by such officer or member- of the Police and/or Fire Depart- ment on and after March 6, 1968. AYES: 14 Carried and approved by Mayor NAYS: 0 a 4 - March 6, 1968 CLOTHING ALLOWADTCE FOR FIREMEN: Controller Russell recommended that the Fire Department's budget be increased by $4,300.00 to provide a clothing allowance for firemen which had been agreed upon in the agreement with the Paid Firemen's Association. By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the 1968 tentative budget be amended by adding to budget account #A-81 the sum of $4,300.00 to provide a clothing allowance of $100.00 per year per man in the Fire Department according to the terms of the agreement. Carried. ✓ SPEEDI-SEALER PURCHASE: Controller Russell certified the need to purchase a Speedi-Sealer_ machine at an estimated cost of $2,600.00 . By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, the City Controller has certified the need to purchase a Model A-12 Speedi-Seale;+ required to prepare postcard billings of water and sewer bills, and has certified also that this equipment is manufactured exclusively by Moore Business Forms, Inc. , and will cost $2,600.00, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that advertising for bids on this equipment would cause some delay, serve no useful purpose, and that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Controller be and hereby is authorized to purchase a Model A-12 Speedi-Sealer from Moore Business Forms, Inc. at a cost of $2,600.00 without the formality of advertising for bids thereon, subject to consideration and approval of the City Attorney, with the understanding that if the City Attorney finds no statutory provision for making the purchase without bidding then the Controller be authorized to advertise for bids . AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. INLET PARK COMMITTEE APPROPRIATION: The Finance Committee recommended approval of an appropriation of $150.00 requested by the Inlet Park Committee at the last meeting. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the 1968 tentative budget be amended by adding thereto the sum of $150.00 to be included as an additional appropriation to account No. A-64 to finance expenses of the Inlet Park Committee. Carried. PAMELA CURRY APPOINTMENT: The Finance Committee reported that funds had been budgeted fo` a Youth Worker and recommended the appointment of Mrs. Pamela Curry as requested by the Youth Bureau at the last meeting. By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that (Mrs .) Pamela Curry be appointed provisionally to the position of Youth Worker at a salary of $3,706.85 for twenty hours per week, based on an annual salary of $6,487.00, the minimum of Grade 31 in the Compensation Plan, and that her appointment become effective as of February 7, 1968. Carried. a; AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $6,350.68, as listed on audit abstract #2-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. LOCAL LAW: Alderman Feldt presented the following proposed local law which the Charter & Ordinance Committee recommended for adoption: A LOCAL LAW amending Section 211 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca, New York (Sec. 8-5 as codified) , to eliminate the ownership of taxable real property as a condition of tenure of elective office provided by said act. Section 1. Section 211 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca, (Sec. 8-5 as codified) , being Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, as last amended by Local Law #4-1939 is hereby repealed. Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. . Attorney Barrett felt the present Sec . 8-5 is unconstitutional. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the proposed Local Law be received and laid on the table for consideration: at a subsequent meeting. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Sullivan reported that a meeting had been arranged with the Building and Grounds Committee of the Board of Supervisors to be held at the Court House March 7th at 8:00 p.m. , to discuss further the possibility of a ,joint City-County public safety building, and urged members of the Council to attend if possible. ANNUAL REPORT OF YOUTH BUREAU: Alderman Slatted presented and reviewed the annual report of the Youth Bureau for the year 1967. Copies thereof were distributed to the Council. . By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Sullivan RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau's annual report for the year 1967 be received and placed on file . Carried. 63 - 5 - March 6, 1968 SALE OF LAND-HECTOR STREET: Alderman Nordheimer recommended approval of the Board of 1, Public Works ' request to offer..a..parcel of city-owned land on Hector Street for sale at public auction. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works , by resolution dated February 14, 1968, recommended that the Council offer for sale at public auction an 1100 square foot parcel adjacent to lbt M-1 and being a portion of the bed of Hector Street, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves for sale at public a'uction,. under the direction. of the City. Clerk, the said parcel of land which is more fully described as follows: ALL THAT TRACE OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, and State of New York bounded and .described as .follows: Beginning at an iron pin on the southwesterly property line of lands now or formerly of Emery Pew, said iron pin being located seventy-five and sixty-five hundreths feet (75.65 ' ) northwesterly from the monument at the intersection of the southwesterly street line of Fall View Terrace with the_ northeasterly street line of Hector Street; and running thence (1) N 430-33'W, along a proposed street line of Hector Street, a distance of one-hundred thirty-one and ninety-eight hundredths feet (131.98' ) to an iron pin in the property line of lands of now or formerly Emery Pew; and running thence �.. :(2) S 700-45 'E; along the lands of Emery Pew, a distance of thirty-six and fifty hundredtllp �. feet (36.509 to an iron pipe marking the point of deflection in the property line of lands of Emery Pew; and running thence (3) S 340-02'E; still along the lands of Emery Pew, a distance of one hundred and ninety- one hundredths feet (100.91' ) to the point and place of beginning. Containing 1,103.7 square feet . ,"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 $500 .00, plus the cost of advertising the sale, will by 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 forbids and hold an auction of said premises; and he is hereby directed to refuse any bid for less than $500.00, 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. Carried. RENT CONTROL: Alderman Holland presented and read a petition requesting the Council to establish a rent control board in the City immediately before the summer of 1968. It . _ contained forty signatures of persons living in' various sections' of the City. By Alderman Slattery: .seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report . Carried. WATER SERVICE PIPE REPAIRS: Alderman Saccucci recommended that the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works regarding the repair of water service pipes,being Sec. 23-28 of the Code of Ordinances, be amended'to give assurance that a property owner must have proper notice of a leaking service pipe, regardless of the type or nature of the leak, before the city proceeds to repair it at his expense. Mr. Tsapis protested this same matter earlier in the meeting and reviewed the case of Edward Porcari, his client, who received a very large bill from the City for repairing his water service when the work was done without his receiving prior notice of the leak. By Alderman- Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation at the next meeting. 'Carried. ' PUBLIC HOUSING TURN-KEY PROJECT: Alderman Saccucci deplored action taken recently by the Ithaca Housing Authority to reject a 36-unit "tarn=key" public housing proposal in the South Hill area. He urged the Mayor to use'his influence to persuade the Authority to reconsider the proposal and act favorably on it " or a similar one in any other a.rea,and definitely establish a deadline in order that the Council's proposed 300 units of public housing may be immediately fulfilled. He expressed his hope that -this would`be done before any action was taken by the Federal Government to curtail or withdraw 'aid''to local communities due to the VietNam war conditions . Alderman Bangs and Mayor Kiely both con- curred with Mr. Saccucci's views on this matter. Alderman Slattery reported that residents of the south side of the City were very disheartened and had already expressed their dissatisfaction with the Board's action, By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Council hereby requests the Ithaca Housing Authority to reconsider its action taken on February 27 to reject a 36-unit "turn-key" public housing proposal for South Hill in the Coddirgton Road area; and that the Mayor be authorized to lend his support to this action of the Council and present it to the Housing Authority. Unanimously carried. - 6 - March 6, 1968 ART DISPLAY IN. CITY_HALL t Aldermen Bangs mallard attention to art works in the form of paintings hung in offices and public hallways in City Hall and presented ix resolutian regarding them which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer WHEREAS, four Ithaca area artists, Kenneth Evett, Dorothy Hoyt (Dillingham) , Alison Mason Kingsbury (Bishop) ,fand -Gilbert Weeks have consented to lend their paintings to the City for six'-inonths, and WHEREAS, the painting hung in the public hallways, Controller's and Mayor's offices have lent a touch of distinct'i'on, as well as color, to those institutional surroundings, and WHEREAS, the art works have been a source of public and private salutory comment, and "T have given rise"to study and thoughtful perusal and reflection upon the varied talents and qualities of ItYsacar.s and their contribution to humanity, NOW-THEREFORE BE IT'RESOLVED, that the four artists be thanked publicly for the generosity of their loan and for the pleasure their paintings have given and will give while on public ..display, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,. that gratitude be expressed to the Upstairs Gallery, whose founder Elizabeth Simpson, secured the artists consent to the loans and whose directors supported' hanging of the collection, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of this Council inscribe this resolution in the official minutes of the Common Council and send a certified copy of it to each of the artists, Kenneth Evett, Dorothy Hoyt (Dillingham) , Alison Mason Kingsbury (Bishop) and Gilbert Weeks, to the Board of Directors of the Upstairs Gallery and to Elizabeth Simpson. { Unanimously carried. Mayor Kiely expressed his delight with adoption of the foregoing motion and felt very happy about the people 's interest in City Hall. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. 14 Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk i Jack K, Riely, Mayor 74� I _ 65 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 5:00 P.M. March 20, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (11) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs , Anderson, Rundle , Spano, Nordheimer, Jones , Miller ABSENT: Aldermen (3) - Stallman, Tolles, Feldt. OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett City Engineer - Schlieder Controller - Russell Bldg. Commissioner - VanMarter Clerk - Blean City Planner - Kasprzak Deputy Clerk - Grey Urban Renewal Director - Daley All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standing for a few moments in silent prayer. Mayor Kiely announced he had called this special meeting to adopt a resolution to author- ize the submission of an application for a grant-in-aid towards the cost of development of Cayuga Lake Shore Park. He noted that several other items awaiting Council approval had been added to the agenda for this meeting also. CAYUGA LAKE SHORE APPLICATION: Mayor Kiely advised members of the Council that a prior v application submitted fb'r state and federal aid to finance the development of Cayuga Lake Shore Park had to be resubmitted and a new authorization by the Council was necessary. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is applying for State and/or Federal assistance under the Outdoor Recreation Development Program towards the cost of development of Cayuga Lake Shore Park, and WHEREAS, the Outdoor Recreation Development Act requires that such projects be recommended by the governing body' of the municipality requesting such assistance , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby recommends- and authorizes the submission of an application to a grant;-in-aid 1towards the cost of development of Cayuga Lake Shore Park under the Outdoor Recreation Development Act of the State of New York. Carried. HOUSING-AUMORITY-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Housing r. Authority indicating it had approved the hiring of an Executive Director at a starting salary of' $10,387.00, subject to the approval of'the Council, to fill the vacancy caused by 'the recent resignation of Mrs. Barbara Blanchard. It requested the Council to approve a salary range of $10,387 to $13,668 for this position, the equivalent of grade 42 in the City's Compensation Plan. By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves a salary range of $10'087.'00-to $13,668.00 for the position of Executive Director of the Ithaca Housing Authority as requested. Carried:'_ L' TAX WARRANT: The Clerk read'a letter from the City Chamberlain`recommending that''T6mpkir1s County be requested' to extend its warrant for the collection of the 1968 State and Count?- Taxes until June 1, 1968. By_ Aldei`man- Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED,`'that the Common Council hereby requests Tompkins County'Board''of Supervisors to extend its`warrant`served on the City 'Chamberlain for the' collection"bf 1968" State and County taxes until June 1, 1968• Carried. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENT: The City Chamberlain reported that 'a 19657 sidewalk'asses'smeht'in the total amount of $894.58, levied against Arthur Green, 420 S. Plain Street, remained unpaid and requested authorization to aad`it to the 1968 Tax Roll -for`collection By Alderman.I Miller: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED„ that the City 'Chamberlain ain be authorized and directed to add' Mr.,'-Greoh § 'unpaid 1967 sidewalk assessment , together with"accrued interest thereon, to the 1968'Tax Roll for collection in accordance with provisions of the City Charter. Carried. SOUTH'AURQRA.'AKb_'EAST STATE .STREETS: By Alderman Jones: seconnded by' Alderman-Mi31er; s WHEREAS,:'the 'very steep grades existing on both South Aurora Street and-East State Street, within the limits of the 'City of Ithaca, produce serious traffic conditions which have " resulted in many serious accidents over the past years , causing' the death of as truck driver in one accident and untold amounts of property damage in others , and' WHEREAS, the cost 'of making these routes safe for traffic and/or relocating and providing alternate routes for them with a safer gradient becomes prohibitive for the City of Ithaca to finance without State aid, L) - 2 - March 20, 1968 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby requests the approval of Assembly Bill #6085 entitled "An Act to Amend the Highway Laws in Relation to State KAerials in the City of Ithaca, and State routes in the County of Tompkins"; and strongly, urges that the matter be brought out of legislative corinittee and enacted-into law by the New York State Legislature. tarried. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Alderman Saccueci asked that the record show that he felt conditions on Hector Street wert! gust as bad as either South Aurora or East State Streets and should be the subject of similar action in the future. V, OF LAND: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Saccucci BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca request the New York State Legislature to give f permission to sell the following described l.and_f ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate !in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins , State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of the premises heretofore conveyed by the City of Ithaca to Donald W. Moore and Ella M. Moore by deed dated December 28, 1967 and recorded January 4, 1968 in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Liber 473 of Deeds at page 383, which point is 34 feet 6 inches north from the point of intersection of said west line with the north line of East State Street; thence north along said west line of premises heretofore conveyed to Moore above I eferred to, 16 feet to a point; thence westerly at right angles to said west line 5 feet to a point; thence southerly parallel to the west line of said Moore premises above referred to, 16 feet to a point; thence easterly at right angles to the last described course five feet to the point or place of beginning. If such permission is obtained, and through Public Law that the ,City proceed with the sale, _ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be , and he hereby is, empowered to execute and deliver a quit claim deed to the purchaser at such sale. AYES: 11 lays: 0 Carried. SALARY INCREASES: Alderman Miller reported that the Finance Committee recommended the v following salary increases for department heads and their assistants : 1968 COMPENSATION PLAN - DEPARTMENT HEADS & ASSISTANTS Current Proposed Name Position Grade Step Salary Grade Step Salary POW Jack K. Kiely Mayor 8,000 8,000 Robert .O. Dingman Superintendent 52 1 15 ,990 52 2 16,630 Vincent P. Hannan Asst. Supt. 43 4 12 ,637 43 5 13,142 John Dougherty Asst. to Supt. 42 2 11,234 42 2 11,234 Howard Schlieder Engineer 45 0 11,683 45 1 12,151 C. Murray VanMarter Bldg. Commissioner 38 0 8,878 '38 1 9,234 Gregory Kasprzak Planning Director 41 0 9,987 41 1 10,387 Robert, Cutia Youth Bur. Dir. 39 2 9,987 39 3 10,387 John L. Russell Controller 51 0 14,783 51 2 15,990 Geo. A. Blean City Clerk 39 7 12,151 39 7 12x151 Clo Calistri Assessor 38 5 10,802 38 5 10,802 John D. Wright Chamberlain 37 1 8,878 38 2 9,603 Herbert VanOstrand Police Chief 39 6 111,683 39 6 11,683 James Herson Dep. Police Chief 38 5 10,802 38 6 11,234 Charles Weaver Fire Chief 40 6 12 ,151 40 7 12,637 .Martin Mikula Asst. Fire Chief 36 1 8,536 37 2 9,234 Lawrence Beach Asst. Fire Chief 36 5 9,987 37 6 10,802 Richard I. Mulvey City Judge 9,000 9,000 Willi&m C. Barrett City Attorney 6,750 7,500 Matthew McHugh City Prosecutor 4,500 5,500 By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee on the salaries of Department Heads and their Assistants, as detailed on the above schedule , be approved and made retroactive to January 1, 1968 and become a part of the 1968 Compensation Plan. Carried. CITY-COUNTY POLICE FACILITY: Alderman Sullivan advised that another meeting with members x of the County Board of Supervisors would be held tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. at the County Court House, to continue a discussion regarding a City-County Police Facility. He urged all aldermen to attend if possible. 67 3 - March 20, 1968 DOROTHY STEVENSON: Alderman Miller presented and read the following quote from a letter v from Deputy Police Chief Herson: "With reference to Mrs . Dorothy Stevenson, Senior Typist, the following increase is recommended on the basis of merit. It is recommended that Mrs. Stevenson be placed at the 3rd Merit Increment level in her Grade 18. This is being made in consideration of the fact that this employee represents three and one-half years experience in her present position, being very capable in a number of different areas such as records , bookkeeping, and typing. She also has numerous personal contacts with the general public and it is the feeling of the undersigned that she would be difficult to replace. Mrs. Stevenson also in the past has acted in the unpleasant position of Police Matron as the need arose, She has never failed to respond to these requests regardless of the time of night or when it involved weekends or employing a baby sitter on her own to accept this responsibility. She has performed this duty without complaint and in a professional manner." By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that Mrs. Dorothy Stevenson , Senior Typist in the Police Department , be placed at the 3rd Merit Increment level of Grade 18, at an annual salary of $4,558 retroactive to January 1, 1968. Carried. ELIZABETH PARRISH: Alderman Miller reported that Mayor Kiely and Controller Russell had f. both requested that Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish be granted an 8% increase, to the 3rd Merit Increment of Grade 23, at an annualj salary of $5,545. Mrs. Parrish has 24 years experience as a secretary and is presently serving as secretary to the Mayor, the City Controller, and the City Clerk. Her Work load has increased tremendously in the last six months and she has handled this increase in a very efficient manner. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that Mrs. Elizabeth Parrish, Senior Stenographer, in the office of the City Clerk, be placed at the 3rd Merit Increment level of Grade 23 at an annual salary of $5,545 , retroactive to January 1, 1968. Carried. WILLIAM BARRETT: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Council extend its congratulations to William C. Barrett, City Attorney, on the occasion of the recent birth of his son. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk 4 t t �i k K. Kiely, Mayor r ` ` 1 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April's, .1968 PRESENT: � . Mayor - Kiely':., , Aldermen (13) !A Sullivan Saccucci..Slattery, ;Rolland,.Bangs., "Anderson, Rundle i.spana, Nordbeimer, Jbft,e40 Miller, T61'1es, Feldt ABA-1-' . Alderman Stallman OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Sealer of Wtw. &-Msre. • Nedrow Chief, .of,.Folice - VanOstrand Controller - Russell City Piannr Kasprzak Clerk = Bleap Bldg. Commit."-- VanMarter Deputy Clerk - Grey City Engineer''- Schiieder All present stoat and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance. ,to the American: Flag and, at his request, remained stand .xtg for a few moments in silent-prayer. EDWARD T. LAGRO: . Mayor Kiely introduced Hon. Edward T. Lagonegro, Mayor of Elmira, who attended:the meeting as his guest. Mayor Lagonegro spoke briefly° and compared the problen►i,.oi'his city with Ithaca's which he noted were very similar in nature:. He answex-,qd several questions. about 600 units of public housing in Elmira and felt it was a City"s: ` 3 responsibility to provide it when needed. He felt it required good management and that a' city should not deter from providing it when needed because of fear of poor management because the Housing Authority has the power to take 'corrective steps if this should happer},t. Mayor Kie]y thanked Mayor Lagonegro for his attendance and remarks and Noted that he had invited the Mayor of Cortland to be his guest at the Council's meeting on May 1st. MINUTES: Alderman Bangs called attention to a resolution adopted by the Council on March 5th regarding Turnkey housing which indicated it was unanimously carried. Restated that a member of the Housing Authority felt the resolution was not carried tuasimmuly because of rumors that an Alderman had said he did not vote in favor of it. Mr .,Banga, inquired if any alderman present wished to indicate he had not voted in its favor.- Nov one chose to do so. By Alderman Bangs : seconded by ,Alderman Saccucci FMOLVED, that the minutes oY the Iasi regular meeting and the special meeting held on March 20, as recorded by the Clerk, be and both hereby are approved. Carried. "'MRS. CONSTANCE SHIPPOS: the Clerk read a letter from the Chief of Police requesting the approval of his provisional appointment of Mrs. Constance M. Shippos as a meter -checker (meter maid) to fill a vacancy caused by the recent resignation of Anna K. Mi.kula. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the Council approves the provisional Appointment of (Mrs.) Constance M. Shippos as a parking meter checker.-'(meter maid) at an annual salary of $4,214.00, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan; and that her appointment be retroactive to March 5 , 1968; and that the Civil Services Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. COWIMPATIQ9 P AMENDMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending that a ppoit om of � Planner-Draftsman be deleted from the . Compensation Plan and that e po.Ation Of Assistant Planner to ftjwtated in place thereof at Grade 35. By A� ermar`-Jones: seconded by Alderman Niel near RESOLVED, that the 108 Compensation Plan be aanded by deleting therefrom and adding there' the following,; Deletion: Position ,Grade Minimum Maximum Junior City finer-Draftsman 35 7, 92.00 $10,387-00 Ad an: Assistant City Planner 35 $7,892.00 $10,387.00 '" Carried. Z9 AMENDMENT: The Clerk read a letter from Treman & Clynes on behalf of Vincent owner of properties at 627-631-6312-r-633 West Green Street and 205-0'T-09 South 4 M66 Street and 228 Cleveland Avenue; mild Frank Ferrarra, owner of propertl at 232 Cleveland Avenu6. It requested that the epttre leagtb of Meadow Street should be rezoned from its present B-1 to a B-2 zone lfbiep would perp4t bURtagasgs locating there. He read another letter from-the Bgaxd of Zgp�ps Appoals rec m naing that the Council consider rezoning this area. By Alderman Jones: seconded 'py Aldermap Iftr4pimer. RESOLVED, that the two setters reeommei,RAi.ng a zone change on Meadow Street be referred to the Planning Board tQr study and reaomtmendation. Carried, 69 - 2 - April 3, 1968 RECREATION PROJECT FOR THE ELDERLY: The Clerk presented an application for submission to the State Adult Recreation Council and Commissioner of Education for approval of a recreation program for the elderly people from April 1, 1968 to March 31, 1969, 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 expense of $13,010.00 with the City's share amounting to $1,710.00 subject to state reimbursement at the rate of 50% which would make a net contribution by the City of $855.00. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the budget as presented in the total gross amount of $1 ,710.00 as the City's share of the cost of providing recreation for the elderly for the period from April 1 , 1968 to March 31, 1969 be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal, and submit it to New York State Adult Recreation Council, Albany, New York for its approval. Carried. The Clerk then presented an agreement between the City and Tompkins County Senior Citizen$' Couccil, Inc. providing for the operation of the program on a contractual basis. He advised it was similar to the agreement in effect during the past several years and recommended its approval. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Bangs ,. RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized �. to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal. Cf Carried. SALE OF LAND ON HECTOR STREET: The Clerk reported he had held an auction sale on April 2 at which time a small triangular piece of city-owned property at the corner of Hector St. and Fallview Terrace had been sold to Emery G. and Della S. Pew for the sum of $500.00, plus the cost of advertising the sale which amounted to $41.40, or a 'total gross bid, of $541.40. He reported Mr. and Mrs . Pew had paid the purchase price in full and that 'a, deed to the property had been delivered to them. BIDS-VOTING MACHINES: The Clerk requested authorization to advertise for bids on- a new voting machine , estimated' to cost approximately $1,625.00. By Alderman Saccucci, seconded by Alderman Sullivan RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids on a new voting machine. Carried. SPEED-SEALER PURCHASE: Controller 'Russell reported he had purchased a Speed=Sealer from Moore Business Forms, Iftc. , after competitive bidding as authorized by ,the 'Council, for the total sum of $2,617'.14. HOME RULE MESSAGE: By Alderman Nordheimr: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby requests the +� enactment of legislation as set forth in S'enateBill No. 5419, entitled: "An Act'tb Authorize the City of Ithaca to Sell and Convey a Part of Certain Improved''Land of the City at Private Sale". AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. ANNUAL REPORT OF CHIEF OF POLICE: The Chief of Police presented his annual report for 1967 and copies thereof were distributed to the aldermen. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, `that the annual.report of the Police Department for the year 1967 as presented by the Chief of Police, be' received and ordered filed, Carried, FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT: Alderman Tolles reported the Finance 'Commmittee 'did not ' recommend approval of the agreement between the City and the Finger Lakes Association for publicity services for 1968 for its stipulated fee of $861.97. He advised the Committee intended to present an austerity budget for 1968 for adoption at the next meeting and that it had been deleting all items from the tentative budget that 'it felt the city could' get along without for the coming year, and that this was one that it had deleted. Alderman Anderson urged approval 'of the agreement because he felt that many thousands of dollars of value was received by the city in'return for the fee involved.: Aldermen Sullivan, Spano, and Saccucci spoke in favor also. By Alderman Anderson: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, .that the.-City continue its membership'and approve an agreement with'the Finger Lakes Association for publicity services for 1968. Motion defeated. 7© 3 - April 3, 1968 SOUTH AURORA STREET WIDENING: The Controller explained that initial steps had been taken to provide the 5% down-payment required on a proposed bond issue to finance a project for the widening of Aurora Street, which had been included in the 1966 capital budget. He reported the Finance ,Committee recommended the abandonment of its plan for financing this project at .the,present time since it appears that this street may be taken over as a state arterial. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby abandons its plan of financing the proposed widening of South Aurora Street for the present ; and that the sum of $8,250.00 hereto- fore appropriated from the General Fund as the 5% down-payment on a bond issue for such „ . purpose , plus all accrued interest thereon , be transferred back to the General Fund; and that the City Controller be authorized and directed to make such transfer as soon as possible. Carried. SOUTH TIOGA STREET PARKING LOTS: Controller Russell reported that an unexpended balance remained in the appropriation heretofore made to make the old City Hall lot on N. Tioga Street and the lot in the 100 block of S. Tioga Street suitable for off-street parking of vehicles, and that the Finance Committee recommended its transfer to the fund from which originally appropriated. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Bangs WHEREAS, the Council has previously appropriated funds from Cap. Res . Fund No. 14 to a Construction Fund to finance the cost of making two City-owned lots on Tioga Street suitable for off-street parking of vehicles, and WHEREAS, the work on said parking lots has been completed and there remains an unexpended`, ' balance of $8,926.99 in said Construction Fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the transfer of said unexpended balance back to Capital Reserve Fund No. 14, Parking Areas; and that the City Controller be authorized and directed to make such transfer as soon as possible. Carried. APPROPRIATION TO CAYUGA INLET PARK FUND: Controller Russell reviewed the need of a temporary financing of first stage costs of the development of Cayuga Lake Shore Park pending receipt of a grant in state aid. By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund No. 11 to the Cayuga Inlet Park Construction Fund to finance current expenses necessary to initiate the first stages of this project pending receipt of state aid therefor. AYES: 13 Carried. NAYS: 0 BARGAINING AGENT AGREEMENT - FIREMEN: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Common Council affirms the position of the Finance Committee with respect to the collective bargaining agreement with the Paid Firemen's Association, namely, that in the opinion of the Finance Committee a valid agreement exists. This opinion is based on the following: (1) That an agreement was collectively bargained by both parties in good faith. (2) That it was agreed to by negotiators for both sides and approved by the membership of Local 737 and it was approved with this understanding by the Common Council. Carried. APPROPRIATION - HOUSING SURVEY: By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the sum of $5,000.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund to Current appropriations, budget account A-64-Planning Board, to finance the cost of a housing survey in the southwest section of the City - an area generally bounded by Titus Avenue , Meadow, State and Cayuga Streets - to be conducted by Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency on a contractualbasis; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare an agreement between the City and the Urban Renewal Agency for its services in conducting such a survey; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute such an agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $14,097.65, as listed on audit abstract #3-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. 71 4 - April 3, 1968 LOCAL LAW - ELIGIBILITY TO ELECTIVE OFFICE, ETC. : Alderman Feldt recommended adoption of a Local Law repealing Sec. 211 of the City Charter which presently requires that a person must own taxable real estate to be eligible for election to a public office in the City of Ithaca. He- advised that the Court of Appeals had ruled such a provision unconstitutional. He also felt this provision did not meet current day demands. He advised it had been presented to the Council at its last meeting and laid on the table for action at this meeting. Action was taken thereon as follows: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 211 OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK (Sec.8-5 as codified) , to eliminate the ownership of taxable real property as a condition of tenure of elective office. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Slattery BE IT ENACTED by the Cornon Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows: Section 1. Section 211 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca, (Sec. 8-5 as codified) , being Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, as last amended by Local Law #4-1939 is hereby repealed. Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. AYES: 11 - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs , Anderson, Nordheimer, Jones , Miller, Tolles, Feldt NAYS; 2 - Spano, Rundle t`- Approved by me this $'t�► day of April 1968 and designated Local Law # 1968. J-aqtA. Kiely, Mayor LOCAL,LAW - AMENDING SECTION .146 OF THE CHARTER: Alderman Feldt reviewed a proposed local 'law to amend Section 146 of the Charter. Attorney Barrett certified that copies thereof had been mailed to each alderman on March 22, 1968. Alderman Feldt recommended its adoption and action was taken thereon as follows: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 146 OF CHAPTER 503 OF THE LAWS OF 1908 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, as amended, being the Charter of the City of Ithaca, (Sec-5-46 as codified) , to alter the bidding procedures of the Board of Public Works for purchase contracts and public works contracts. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman 'Holland BE IT ENACTED by the 'Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Nev York as follows: Section 1. Sectim-146 of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 of the State of New York, entitled An Act to consolidate and Revise the Several Acts Relative to the City of Ithaca ,and' Acts amendatory thereof, as Bald section was last amended by Local Law No. 2, 1962, Section 1, (Section 5-46 as codified) ,' pis hereby amended to read and provide as follows: Section 146. The Board of Public Works shall have the power in all of its departments to make repairs or improvements and perform any work contemplated within said departments by the aid of its own servants and employees, or by contract and shall have the power to contract for the furnishing of materials and equipment. When advertising for bids for public work or purchase contracts, the Board of Public Works may require security or certified checks to accompany the bids, assuring the execution and faithful performance of the particular contract upon which the bid is made. Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by me this IS day of April 1968, and designated Local Law #_,Z,._1968. Jack K. Kiely, 'May or WATER SERVICE PIPE REPAIRS: Alderman Feldt reported that the Charter & Ordinance Committee had reviewed Sec. 23-28 of the Code of Ordinances relating to repair of water service pipes and agreed that it came under the jurisdiction of the Board-or Public Works , He therefore recommended that it be -referred back to the Board far further clarification. Mayor Kiely referred it to the Board as recommended. CHARTER & ORDINANCE REVISION: Alderman Feldt reported also that his committee was con- tinuing its study of a possible revision of the City Charter and Code of Ordinances and that it would consult with the 'professional firm of C. W. Robinson & Co. , Inc. now engaged in preparing a Charter for the County of Tompkins . 72 - 5 - April 3, 1968 PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Sullivan read a resolution adopted by the Council on November 2, 1966 regarding the City's participation in a joint City-County Public Safety Building and then presented the following resolution regarding this matter which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Sullivan : seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the Common Council reiterates both its support of the idea of a combined County._Cit;, Police Facility and its acceptance of the "Bagnardi Plan" for such a facility as provided for in its resolution dated November 2, 1966, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council requests the Board of Supervisors to take action to approve the "Bagnardi Plan" on the basis of the contract prepared by representatives of the County of To.�-'_rins and the City of Ithaca, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby confirms its previous approval of the plan with the following undp-standing: (1) Than the Board of Superv :,ors agrees to purchase the Bibbins Hall property at a price basod on the original cost to the City, plus the cost of improvements already r.-do (2) That the Board of Sup^rvisors will undertake to provide off'-street parking in a location convenient to the police facility and the court house,and that the Common Council will undertake to share in the costs of land acquisition and construction on a 50% basis. The area for off-street parking should provide 40 spaces. ( 3) That , in view of the acute situation with respect to County jail renovation and the relocation of the Ithaca Police Headquarters, and because of the extreme urgency of the need to provide adequate headquarters, training and detention facilities for the Ithaca Police , the Board of Supervisors will act not later than ., its meeting of April 22, 1968 to adopt the "Bagnardi Plan" and to authorize ' completion of working drawings and such other action as may be required to begin construction at the earliest possible date. ( 4) The City hereby reserves the right to review all contracts before final disposition. Alderman Nordheimer offered an amendment as follows: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Anderson RESOLVED, that the foregoing be amended to change the sentence, "The area for off- street park-ing should provide 40 spaces" to read ----"to provide a minimum of 40 spaces." A vote was taken on the proposed amendment resulting as follows: AYES: 9 - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson , Jones, Feldt , Nor6..'_^^imer NAYS: 4 - Miller, Spano, Rundle , Tolles Carried. A vote was then taken on the original motion as amended which resulted as follows : AYES: 12 - NAYS: 1 - Jor_e.s Motion carried. WEST SENECA STREET r2OP '"_'�r: Alderman Spano reported the Board of Public Works had recommended that the Council purchase the property at 1036 West Seneca Street f'or highway purposes in the future widening of Floral Avenue. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the Council approves the purchase of this property as recommended by the Board. In a discussion Attorney Barrett explained that the property in question was currently owned by the Tompkins County Welfare Department and had to be offered for public sale. The City could acquire it through condemnation proceedings if it had a plan for its use for public purposes. He urged disapproval of the resolution in its present form. The resolution was therefore withdrawn and the matter referred back to the Board. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: Alderman Miller reported the Finance Committee had reviewed a recommendation of the Board of Public Works that the position of all "Supervisors" be upgraded from grade 34 to 35 in the 1968 Compensation Plan. He advised that in view of other decisions and changes already made in the° Compensation Plan that, subject to further review, the Committee did not recommend upgrading these positions at this time. No further action thereon was taken. APPROPRIATION - TAYLOR PLACE: Alderman Tolles reported the Board of Public Works had re: r - ',ad an appropriation of $12 ,000.00 for the installation of water mains on Taylor Place to be added to a Construction Fund of $10,200.00 heretofore appropriated for the h installation of sewer mains in this same street. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the sum of $12,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund #20, West Hill Water Development, to the Water Fund to finance the cost of installing water ma:_ns on Taylor Place; and that the City Controller be authorized and directed to trensfor said amount from Capital Reserve Fr,-d #20 to a Construction Fund in the Water Fund to use for the purposes herein set forth. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. I 73 6 - April 3, 1968 WEST SENECA-FULTON ST: Alderman Holland felt there was a bad traffic problem at the corner of West Seneca and N. Fulton Street where cars continue up W. Seneca Street east of Fulton where it becomes a one-way street , and also that drivers pay little if any attention to the flashing traffic signal at this intersection. The matter was referred to the Board of Public Works for its consideration. PRIMARY VOTING: Alderman Saecucci reported he had been requested by a group of citizens to ask the Council to take whatever steps may be necessary to liberalize the voting at primary elections. They felt this would give an option or opportunity to all eligible voters to cross party lines and vote for the candidates of their individual choice. Mayor Kiely referred the matter to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. TURNKEY HOUSING PROJECT: Alderman Saecucci reported that the Housing Authority had agreed to reconsider a proposed Turnkey housing project on South Hill on Coddington Road, Mayor Kiely indicated the Authority's new Executive Director would begin his duties on April 15 and with his help he hoped that all housing projects would be expedited. He anticipated some good results would be shown by the end of 1968. Alderman Nordheimer felt that the Authority should send notice of all its meetings to the City Clerk for posting for public information. The Clerk was directed to request the Authority to do sp. TASK FORCE IN POLICE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Saecucci inquired about the status of creating a Task Force within the Police Department to crack down on burglars. Alderman Sullivan advised the matter was receiving continuing study and predicted a report on this subject at a subsequent meeting. CASCADILLA CREEK FORSYTHIA: Alderman Spano read a letter from Leona Smith, 211 Willow Avenue, complaining about the poor condition in which the forsythia along the banks of Cascadilla Creek on Willow Avenue is being kept. Her complaint was referred to the Board of Public Works for its attention. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayor n..__ 74 COr*IO d COUNCIL FROCr'IDINGS CITY OF ITH�CA, NL"W YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 1, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiel Aldermen (1!;} - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Fangs, Anderson,, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, i-filler, Tolles, Feldt Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Chief of Police Van Ostrand Clerk - blean Urban Renewal Director -: Daley Deputy Clerk - Grey Planner - Kasprzak i All present stozd and were led by Mayor Kiely in a pledge of allegiance to the American ' Flag and, at his request.. remained standing for a few moments in silent.prayer. _ MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were 'approved. 1,101-dIS A. NOSS: Mayor Kiely introduced Hon. Morris A. Noss, ,,Mayor of Cortland, who attended the meeting as his guest., Noss felt most cities have similar problems today and that Cortland had done a,Iot to improve its own conditions. He invited inspec- tion of his cityts new City Hall - built after 27 years of planning. He indicated he was very proud of a 120-unit :of;,hi;h-rise public housing for the Elderly just completed. He explained in detail how Cortland had solved its parking problems by removing all parking meters on its streets.and parking lets and assessed the cost on an improvement basis to properties affected. ' Cortland ?,lade its main street a one-way street with diagongl;, parking which doubled the capacity for p;.rking cars. This street is now a plaza which will be landscaped. He termed the effect tremendous and felt it stopped the exodus of business from the center e. the city. In conclusion he reviewed his city's construction of a four-acre ban-made lake on donated land which now serves as a recreation center along the river for the pleasure of all. ,,Mayor Kiely thanked Mayor Noss for his attendance anti- remarks. PAID FIRUi,ENS' A66N: George Apgar, President of the Paid Firermenst Association, appeared before the Council and protested the 1968 budget because the Association had not signed an agreement with the City covering members of the Fire Department.' He felt the budget did not contain suf::'icient funds to meet the firemens' demands. IALT R LVN'I'S RESIGILiTION: The Clerk read a letter from Walter R. Lynn tendering his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, effective .Tune 1, 1968. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman veldt WHLr'}gAS, over its many years, the City of Ithaca and its citizens have enjoyed the good fortune of including among its residents many distinguished and talented citizens; WHL&rLS, Many of these distinguished citi2Q»a have contributed generously of their time, talent, and advice for the betterment of Quo ftwunity; and WHEIU�tS, Since May 7, 1965 the City of It arsd mo Q .part Au tl e I Renewal Agency has had the particular gbod' fortune of ra641 i* e I1nie' tWent., advice of one of its most distin Ais i'd. 'citize � d , , WHE.'AS, Erreet�iVie b 11 1 8; tfi�. •City 'of It�aea and more particularly t* Itbk d",, ; Renewal Agee �o bs6 4'ry..�r signation the. services of this distinguishhed t • aen; and NOW, Tli.L,r"CjTi�a, 'Fs i OLVED, that this C until fully recognizes and,appreerkte he benefits and contributions conferred upon t is City through the generous effort" Walter R. Lynn., a member of the Ithaq Urban Renewal Agency since T.lay 7, 1965 and a I distinguished and talented citizen whose resignation from the Ithaca Urban Renewal Age becomes effective June 1, 1966, and " BL IT FURTh&E RESOLVED, that the NWor and City Clerk be directed to prepare and deliver to the said Walter R. Lynn under the seal of this City a letter of commendation thanking him for his many contributions _.nd services to the citizens of this City, and LE IT F140 ,'R RSSOLVE , that this Resolution take effect immediately upon Unanimously carried. ' � ; .1� a ytt J r d� ICtlW C. HlFJZ,&NN: ,,Mayor l:iely announced his -Ap*iAtilent ON tti:o ; *ember of the Ithaca Urban .Zeneya�.,4g �tds�f' 1 e� acaz cy4; ,ail d� nation, to become effective o� ,, 4e 1; . 6 ire requ6stud apps .vaJ�r.caf hips qty alder.,:an Bangs: seconded,, 1 xIlian �'e2Eit: i? RL'SOLVLD, that the ivayor�;�;4ppoir.;ment of Rlchakd C ' it ;ems ,OL ' member bf th6.Tl tH c&;!; . Urban Renewal Agency, to ,��1�, the vacancy caused by m r:.Lyrrn's n > r and confir66d; and that 1�.,,<appointment shall become efi'L etive,'T9 ��. 1;"1968. AT4S: 14 - - ,,Jays: 0 sAftfte L Pojapj4j)-,� ���":�:,:��� r� -,�� ay 1f 199 ' COrir:OA1OF Z'�x`' ?' ' � aT 14eetzng 11o11an 1es, F U . . . .. Tol e11 Regcoi' Sa pan' .•I,eE►l�f WALTLR LYNN'S RLSIGNATION: The Clerk read a letter from Walter R. Lynn tendering his resignation as a member and Chairman of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, effective June 1, 1968. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman veldt WHEREAS, over its many ,years, the City of Ithaca and its citizens have enjoyed the good fortune of including among its residents many distinguished and talented citizens; WH i,LAS, Many of these distinguished citizens have contributed generously of their time, talent, and advice for the betterment of our conn,:unity; and WHERLiS, Since May 7, 1965 the City of Ithaca and more particularly the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has had the particular good fortune of -receiving the time, talent, and advice of one of its most distinguished citizens; and WHEREAS, Effective June 1, 19681 the City of Ithaca and more particularly the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency will lose by resignation the services of this distinguished citizen; and NOW, T w urFORL, to IT Ai SOLV.6D, that this Council fully recognizes and appreciates the benefits and contributions conferred upon this City through the generous eforts of Walter R. Lynn., a member of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency since May 7, 1965 and a most distinguished and talented citizen whose resignation from the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency becomes effective June 1, 1968, and BL IT FJRTHEiL RESOLVED, that the MkVor and City Clerk be directed to prepare and deliver to the said Walter R. Lynn under the seal of this City a letter of cormiendation thanking him° for his many contributions .nd services to the citizens of this City, and bE IT rUr�T"R RESOLVED, that this Resolution take effect immediately upon its adoption. Unanimously carried. RICHai-W C. HlidZik!t N: i•iayor 1iiely announced his appointment of Richard C. Hirlemann as a' member of the Ithaca Urban renewal Agency to fill the vacancy caused by ,,r. Lynn's resig nation, to become effective on June 1, 1968. He requested approval of his appointment. By Alderian Bangs: seconded by Alduxman Feldt. RiSOLVhD, that the �,ayor's appointment of Richard C. Hirlemann as a member of the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency, to fill the vacancy caused by kir. Lynn's resignation, be approved and confirmed; and that his appointment shall become effective on June 1, 1968. Ay-S: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. 75 - 2 - i•,ay 1, 1965 ROB.;HT H. HEAD'S RLSIG!,LMON: The Clerk read a lotter from Hobert H. Head rendering hits resignation as a member of the Ithaca Housing Authority, effective April 26, 1965. Maybf Kiely accepted Iir. Head's resignation with thanks for his services as a member of the Authority and advised that he intended to fill this vacancy at an early date. FING R LaiiES ASSN ,.GRu;.!1iT: The Clerk read a letter from the Finger Lakes association requesting the Council to reconvider an appropriation of 4863.97 to the Association as the.city' s share of the publicity services offered by the Association for Ithaca and the entire Finger Lakes region. 14r. Conrad Tunney, Executive Director of the Association, reviewed the work of the tissociation and urged approval of its agreement for these services for 1968. By Alderman Saccucci; seconded by Alderman Holland RLSOLVLD, that the City of Ithaca continue its membership in the Finger Lakes Association for 1968; and that the agreement presented by the Association in the amount of 4863.97 for publicity purposes for 1968 be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be author- ized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City;and that the sum of : 863.97 be appropri- ated from the Contingent Fund to Budget Account A-10 - Common Council - for this purpose. After some discussion a vote roll call was taken which resulted as follows: AYES 7 - Sullivan, Saccucci, Holland, Anderson, itundle, Spano, Jones. N.LYS 7 - Slattery, bangs, Nordheimer, Stallman, .,dll;r, Tolles, Feldt. .. Due to a tie vote, I•iayor iSiely voted in the negative and declared the motion defeated. f- Motion Defeated. Ivir. Tunney stated that while he felt the Association would b-d ss Itraca's support for 1968 he wished to extend his thanks for its support over the many years in the past and ex- pressed his hope that it could be counted on again in the future. PETER K . FRiAaCESL: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending the provisional appointment of Peter K. Francese to the position of :assistant Planner, to become effective on June 3, 1968, at an annual salary of 48,878.00, the third mi: it increment of grade 35 in the Compensation Plan. By Alderman Jones: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the provisional appointment of Peter K. Francese to the position of Assistant Planner at an annual salary of 48,878.00, the third increment step of Grade 35 in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment become effective on June 3, 1968; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination fpr this position. Alderman Stallman offered an amendment to the foregoing resolution as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Lngs 7c Iir;SOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be amended to provide that the appointment be t subject to a probationary term of six months before a p(,rmanent appointment shall be madet is A vote on the amendment was taken which resulted in its being carried. A vote was then taken on the original motion as amended resulting in its being carried algo. notion Carried. CITY - COUNTY POLICE FACILITY: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board supporting the concept of a City - County Public Safety Building. It proposed however, that such a structure be designed so as to perma.t the retention of the Old Courthouse and the construo- tion of a multi-story building which would be in architectural harmony with the existing County buildings and other structures about the DeWitt Park area. Mayor Kiely accepted the board's recommendations but noted that the City would proceed with its plans to renovate Bibbins Hall for a city police facility since the Board of Supervisors had recently disapproved the city's proposal for a joint facility. R6011r,ATION STUDY: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending that the firm of Egner & Neiderkorn Associates, Inc. be engaged to make a recreational study for the City of Ithaca to include the following: (1) An inventory of existing recreation facilities (2) Development of recreation standards suitable to the needs of Ithaca residents (3) Policy recommendations as to the need and objectives of the General Plan and recrea- tion program (4) Proposals for a recreation plan, including areas to be developed for active use and open space (5) Preparation of illustrations as to existing conditions and General Plan proposals. By Alderman Jones: seconded by alderman Slattery WH R.;AS, it is a considered opinion of the Planning board that the recreational study be conducted for the city, and WHERLr S, no such study has been made in the past and it is a necessary part of the General Plan, and WH�:Rt ,,S, it is a necessary source of information for the future decisions regarding recrea- tional needs of the city, and WHie,REAS, the Planning ioard has no staff to conduct such a study, NOW TH ;,tui'O,tt i.)E IT RESOLVED, that a recreational study be conducted and the firm of Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. be hired for thf.� sum of ;;3,000 to Dxecuto such study, and 1 c �) ■ ! ■ my L, L069 br IT 1'(1kcTr h is: �C7�V,�ti� that �bwtil'«t I"^Oi�"•}lr �+v o�ss.�g a x+ p oasov�a f:i-%" and the city be terminated and the ,ol,_300 anoumbercd for that purpose be transferrad to the new contract, and BE IT i;`U T LR R,;SOLVc,:,', that additional sum of �1,700 for the purpose of the above oontrrext be appropriated or transferred from the Planning board's budget. Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Carried. ST&,E,T PLAN: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning board concurring with the Council.{s request for a city-wide street plan and indiirati.ng that it Was malting emery .offorL to complete this study as soon as possible, 1 A1�r�IivG LOT D Ii•iPRO L-i6NT: The Clerk reported receipt of five letters regarding plans f("'-' The permanentiniprove,ient of Parking Lot D. The letters, from the Planning board, Ithac4 Urban iconewal Agency, .rs. Dorothy V. boothroyd, Chairman of a teautification Comridttee < the: idayor' s Citizens Advisory Com ,ittee' irs. Agda S. Osborn, Chairman of the Co-Operative' Council for Beautification, and -irs. J. L. Hoard, each in turn urged the Council to in- struct the board of Public Works to adopt the revised site plan for this lot prepared by the Urban Renewal Agency' s consultants in preference to the plan under consideration by the board. Mayor Kiely called upon Iir. Neiderkorn, planning consultant to the Agency, who exhibited his firm's "Site Plan Review" for Parking Lot D and he reviewed it in detail. He was asked if the lights already installed in the Green Street side of the lot, under the Board's plan, could be retained under his firm's ,elan and iir. Neiderkorn stated that they could be retained and used in it. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLV'Eil, that the Council hereby approves the "Site Plan Review" for Parking Lot D pre- pared and presented by Engner & Neidorkorn Associates, Inc., and directs the Board of Public Works to proceed with improvement of the lot as provided for in said plan with seven specific exceptions, numbered 1 through 7, which are outlined in detail on said plan; and that the Clerk be directed to file said plan with the Loard of Public Work for its implementation. Carried. DLWITT PARK: The Clerk read a letter from the Dewitt Park Improvement Com::ittee advising of its plans for a fund raising event to be held Miay 11th in Dewitt Park to finance the working drawings of landscape plan for the park, It requested the Council to appropriate the necessary funds to align the park sidewalks in accordance with the proposed landscape plan. Mayor Kiely noted that an appropriation for these sidewalks had beon requested by the board of Public Works and would be presented later in the meeting. BIDS VOTING 11.1 iINB: The Clerk reported receipt of a bid from the Automatic Voting Mach- ine Division of AVivi Corporation for furnishing a new voting machine to the city at a total net cost of 41,623.00 and he reco:,-i.endcd its acceptance. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Langs RiSOLVED, that a contract be awarded to the Automatic Voting %iachine Division of AVM Corp- oration for furnishing the City with a new automatic voting machine for the total net sum of 41,623.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid, and that the mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign said contract on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. La_ W DAY: Attorney Barrett called attention to the fact that this date was being observed in Ithaca and throughout the United States as "Law Day". He advised this was not a day to merely honor lawyers or promote the legal profession, but rather it was a day to draw attention of the public to the significance: of the participation of all citizens in creat- ing and maintaining a system of civilization by such law making procedures as the Council was engaged in here tonight. CHARMR REVISION: By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Langs WH1;aEAS, the Tompkins County Board of Supervisors is presently engaged in a charter devel- opment program with management research and consulting services being provided to the County Charter Revision Commission by C. W, Aobinson and Co.o Inc., and, WHETS, because of this effort, there; is a unique opportunity to coordinate county and city governments for a maximum of econo:uy and efficiency; and, WhUi6AS, the present Charter and Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca is in need of substantial revision through the elimination of provisions already superceded by state laws and the modernization of other provisions and procedures which hamper the days-to-day operations of city government; and, WHEREAS, this important task is beyond the scope of the available resources of the Charter and Ordinance Com .ittee and will require a complete review of our Charter and Code of Ordinances; and, w - MaY Si S�6. 7 WH,�Rc:AS, this task could best be accomplished by a special committee with the assistance of, a staff of full-time_. profussional consultants; and, WHEREAS, the firm of C. W. Robinson and Co., Inc. , upon the rogtk st of the Charter and Ordinance Coimaittee has submitted an offer to perform such professional services, thus providing a link between th; county and city chartQr programs, uOW, bL IT iLL SOLV jD TrLiT, the I�iayor be requested to appoint a Charter Revision Commission pursuant to Sec. 36, paragraph 4 of the iliunicipal Home Rule Law to review the entire Charter and Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, pursuant to the requirements of paragraph 5 of said section; and, BE IT FUATH-it i"Z OLViD, that the i,iayor be authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the city with C. W. Robinson and Co., Inc. to provide management research and consulting Dat vrvices in accordance with the work plan set forth in tre Proposal to the City of Ithac�i April 12, 1968 for the total sum of 05,000.00, which shall include all expenses and shall be payable as follows: (a) X3500 payable on execution of the contract (b) y7000 payable June 1, 1968 (c) X7000 payable July 1, 1968 (d) X7000 payable August 1, 1968 (c) yp7000 payabl ; September 1, 1968 (f) 03500 payable November 1, 1968 Alderman Tolles reported funds had boon included in the 1968 budget for this purpose. Alderman Feldt advised the Charter & Ordinance Comr,ittee felt that this was an opportunity ;r the City could not afford to pass up this year. iiayor Kiely advised that the Commission , would consist of from nine to fifteen persons and promised that he would :hake his appoint- ments on a truly bipartisan basis. Alderman Feldt predicted the ConEiissionts work would be completed and submitted to referendum in the November elections. Lotion carried unanimously. l/ PAIaING LOT D - ADDIT]:OPJAL PJIVDING: On recozmiendation of the Con trollor, actions were taken to provide; additional funding for Parking Lot D as follows: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Saccucci R1,180LVIED, that Attorney Norman D. Freeman, rupres-tinting thu City of Ithaca., be and is heroby authorized to submit a written offer to Cutting hotors in the amount of 484,250.00, as full payment of the balance due, including_all interest and costs,` for 'the' acquisition of the Cutting Motors Property,, and that Norman D. Frocman, representing the `City of Ithaca, be and is hereby authorized to submit a written offer to Cayuga iviotora'in- the amount of 487,500.00, as full payment of tho balance due including all interest and costs, for the acquisition of the Cayuga hotors property. Carried. Bar Alderman Stallman: seconded by 'Alderman hangs RESOLVED, that the City Controller be dii-thorized and dire:cti;d' to engage` the servicos of , the City's bonding attorneys to prepare an amended bond resolution by increasing the amount of 0`500,000 previously Authorized,' to a total of X635,000 to finance this project. Carried. i+;LilLha yST,ICKLER APPOINTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the building Commissioner reconoiunding tho permanent appointment of Elinor K. Stickler to the position of Housing Inspector at an annual salary of 45,767.00 The Building Com A ssionor advised that Ivir. Stickler, who had passed a Civil Service' examination for this position, had searing provisionally-since October 1, 1967. B Alderman Stallman: seconded By by Alderman iangs . . .. RESOLVED,- that the Council hereby approves the permanent app ointmont`of'- Elmer K. Sti"ekler to the position of Housing Inspector at an annual salary of U5..767.00, the minimui- of' Grade 27 `in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment shall 'income effective immediately and be subject to the probationary term provided for in the Civil Service ruloo Carried. STANDARIZATION OF R.iDIO iQUIPi ,;T: The Clark road a letter from the Chief of Police rrsquQstirig 'the Council to standardize the :aotorola radio as tho type of communication equipment to be used in the Police D:,partmont, By 'Al&rman' Sullivan: 'seconded by Alderiiian Saccucci WHE,2AS, this Common Council has boon requested by the Chief of Police toy standardize' the Motorola Radio as the type of radio communication equipment to ,be used, 'in `the 'o1ice` Departiuent and to authorizu the Chief of Police Ao advertise forbids on and pur6has c of ecluipmQnt of this type in such quantities as there are funds appropriated far -that:pur- pose 'in 1968, and WHEREAS, the price to be doterminud from such bids shall also determine 'the= 'Price to,be paid' for'any and all 'such oquipment• throughout the balance of 1968, and 78 - S - May 1, 1968 WHLRtAS, it is docmed to b, in the bust int, rost of tho City of Ithaca, for reasons of efficiency and economy, to approve such standardization fop- tho following reasons: (1) Present equipment - 1 Base Transmitter, 8 mobile units (cars), 2 motoreyels units, 3 Paiger units, 2 portable Walkie--Talkie units arc presently being used. (2) This type of equipment (Motorola) has boon in use by the Dopartment for many years and all personnel are familiar with its opo ration. (3) Present service contract is for servicing one type of equipment. Cost will be less, than if the City is required to service equipment of different manufacturers. NOW T 1FO_d; BE IT RESOLVE), that, pursuant to subdivision 5 of section 103 of the General 1•unicipal Law of the Skate of New York, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Now York, hereby authori.zas the standardization of Motorola Radio as the type of co ;muni- cation equipmont to be used in the Police Department and that the Chief of Police be authorized to advertiso for bids thcroon during 1968; and that said Chief be authorized include suci limitation in his advertisement for bids thereon. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Wayor. ✓EUDGET - 1968: Controller Russell read a prepared statom-nt regarding the final 1968 budget which he presented for adoption. (Copy of state tent attached to minutes) He then ' reported that the Assossmcnt Roll for 1968 had been completed, footed, and approved by the City Assessor and resulted in the following valuations: Valuation of Land 28,538,400 Valuation of buildings 2159485.650 Total Valuation of Real Property 244,024,050 Less Exemption for `tail Road Ceiling 577.093 243,446,957 Less Valuation of Exonipt Property 149,4333800 94,013,157 Plus Valuation of Special Franchise 3,673.462 Total Nut Valuation of Taxabla Property 971686,619 By Alderman Tolles; seconded by Aldernan killer RESOLVED, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as agreed upon, be and the same hereby arc finally approved, adopted and confirmed in the total sum of x4,549,542.00 in accordance with the detailed budget statoment on file in the office of the City Controller, and WHLREAS, available and estimated revenues total $2,595,809 thereby leaving 11,953,733 as th amount to b ofa by ation ynd WHERE S, �he Assessmen o�Is f`or 1 , cer�1 led and filed by tho City Assessor, has boon footed and proved and shows the total not taxable valuation of $97,686,619, and WHEREAS, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for city purposes amounts to 4P2,666,696 ! for 1968, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for the fiscal year 1968 be and the s:�,inu hereby is ustablishod and fixed at $20.00 per $1,000 of taxable valuation as shown, certified and oxtonded against the respective properties on the 1968 City tax roll, thereby making a total tax levy as near as may be of : 1,953,733, and BE IT FORTALR RESOLVED, that thu amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respoctive properties shown on said City Tax Roll in accordance with their respective not taxable valuations at the rate of $20.00 per $1,000 of such taxable valuations, and BE IT FURTHER RLSOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be and h-rcby 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 levY9 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 satire with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax sot opposite oath and every property shall thereby become tax lions, duc, payable and collectible in accordance with provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BE IT FURThER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $4,549,542 be appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted to thy, rospoctive boards, offices and departments of the City for the purposes respectively set forth therein. Alderman Tollcs explained in detail the procodures followed by the Finance Committee in its budget deliberation since January 1, 1968 before arriving at the final budget prosentc here tonight. He estimated that members of the Comtaittce had spent at least 300 man-hours in this task and ho commended each and every member of the conuaittcc as well as the City Controller and the Mayor for their cooperation in all areas during the performance of this difficult task. The presentation of this budget, which he termed an austerity budget, could be justified only with a prospect of additional revenues being available to the City during the year 1969. These additional revenues he prcdictod would be in the form of a sharing of the sales tax now being collected by Tompkins County. He called upon Alderman Miller to review this aspect. Alderman killer reviewed the procedures followed by the City-County Coop,;ration Committee since January lst, resulting in an agreement by the Board of Supervisors that Tompkins County would share its sales tax revenues with the City May 1, 1968 Mayor Jack Kiely and Members of the Common Council Copies of the proposed budget of the City of Ithaca for the year 1968 were delivered to you on Monday of this week and I trust each of you has had sufficient time to review it. It represents the end of a long hard winter for the members of the Finance i Committee of the Common Council. I don't want to quote any of the statistics that the Chairman of the Finance Committee will mention in his remarks in a few minutes. However, it is the result of a great number of man hours spent by the Finance Committee. General Fund appropriations for 1968 exceed those of 1967 by $214,220, or an increase of 6.7% as compared to 15.4% in 1967. Water Fund Appropriations for 1968 are actually $44,800 less than 1967, or a decrease of 6.5% as compared to an increase of 17% in 1967. Sewer Fund Appropriations for 1968 are $118,552 less than 1967, or a decrease of 18.7% as compared to an increase of 27.8% in 1967. However, by holding down appropriations, I an sure that we have not affected, adversely; the operating efficiency of any department. We based our decisions to reduce appropriations approved in the tentative Budget on the actual amounts spent in 1967. We took the position that no more money should be taken from the taxpayers than we feel is required to run the City. By carefully analyzing every expense account and every revenue account in the General Fund Budget we were able to reduce appropriations and increase estimated revenues by a total amount of $311,916 which results in a Tax Rate for 1968 of $20.00 per $1,000 of assessed valuation; all this in spite of salary - 2 - May 1, 1968 increases and increases in fringe benefits which resulted from employee negotiations which were completed after December 31st and were not included in the 1968 tentative budget. These additions, had the other tentative budget figures remained as they were, would have resulted in a tax rate of nearly $25.00 per $1,000. The Capital Budget, listed on pages 34 and 35 , enumerates the many projects underway in the City during 1968, some 42 in all. Many are carry-overs from prior years and financing has been provided previously. It is customary, just prior to completing the final budget , to review all projects requiring new money from current taxes, to determine if the Board of Public Works can complete all projects scheduled. Those that cannot be completed are removed from the current budget and re-scheduled in the next year's budget. This year this amounted to a little over $40,000. The Capital program is a very ambitious one and it is questionable as to how much of it can be accomplished. This is an area where some of 1968's surplus may be produced. I call your attention to the Statement of Debt on page 33. Our total debt as of December 31, 1967 was $5 ,461,000, of which $4,727.000 is subject to the Debt Limit. Our total debt limit is $7,691,000. As of December 31, 1967 61% of our Debt Contracting Power was exhausted, leaving 39% available. However, the full faith and credit of the City is pledged on the debt that is not subject to Debt Limit, which means that if for some reason the Water Division could not meet its Debt Service Obligation, the General Fund would have to make the payments. Therefore, I like to look at our Debt situation as though all our Debt were subject to the Debt Limit. Thus 71% of the Debt Limit is exhausted. 3 - May 1, 1968 In conclusion, let me state that this is a real austerity budget, and an unusual but realistic budget designed to carry the City through an unusual year, which Professor Tolles will discuss in a moment. However, I am convinced that with the cooperation of each department head and each City employee, this budget will provide all the essential services of the City, in the best interest of the Taxpayers. JLR:bp f POLICE DEPARTMENT Salary Schedule - 1968 Date of 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salary Alexander, F. Patrolman 9/11/50 28 6 7589 7589 Axtell, C. Patrolman 1/16/50 28 6 7589 7589 Belous, B. Sergeant 8/1/53 32 4 8208 8208 Betts, J. Patrolman 5/15/63 28 3 6746 6746 Brooks, E. Patrolman 1/1/44 28 7 7892 7892 Brown, J. Sergeant 2/16/48 32 6 8878 8878 Burin, W. Patrolman 12/1/64 28 M 5998 5998 Capozzi, J. Patrolman 7/16/54 28 5 7297 7297 Casciotti, R. Captain 1/16/42 36 7 10802 10802 Cummings, H. Patrolman 8/18/45 28 7 7892 7892 Cummings, J: , Patrolman 3/10/49 28 6 7589 7589 Curry, A. Patrolman 1/26/47 28 6 7589 7589 Day, Robert Patrolman 2/16/48 28 6 7589 7589 Devlin, J. Patrolman 8/16/61 28 3 6746 6746 Dockstader, Wm. Patrolman 1/1/63 28 3 6746 6746 Dollaway, C. Patrolman 12/1/59 28 4 7016 7016 Griffin, L. Patrolman 1/26/47 28 6 7589 7589 Grover, D. Patrolman 1/1/63 28 3 6746 6746 Humble, Wm. Patrolman 12/2/66 28 M 5998 5998 Jamarusty, J. Patrolman 9/15/51 28 5 7297 7297 Johnson, H. Patrolman 5/21/46 28 7 7892 7892 Mikula, J. Sergeant 9/16/47 32 6 8878 8878 Norman D. Patrolman 7/16/44 28 5 7297 7297 Pagliaro, W. Patrolman 6/1/57 28 4 7016 7016 Parr, R. Patrolman 12/1/60 28 4 7016 7016 Price, R. Captain 5/1/47 36 6 10387 10387 Robertson, G. Patrolman 12/1/59 28 4 7016 7016 Robinson, E. Patrolman 9/6/49 28 6 7589 7589 Rohrer, R. Patrolman 10/16/52 28 5 7297 7297 Scaglione, F. Patrolman 12/1/62 28 3 6746 6746 Scaglione, T. Patrolmen 12/15/60 28 4 7016 7016 Smith, C. Patrolman 1/3/61 28 4 7016 7016 Spencer, R. Patrolman 2/16/48 28 6 7589 7589 Tompkins, D. Patrolman 4/6/49 28 6 7589 7589 Townsend, E. Patrolman 3/15/52 28 5 7297 7297 Traynor, E. Patrolman 7/16/54 28 5 7297 7297 Tucker, G. Patrolman 12/1/64 28 1 6238 6238 VanIdistine, W. Patrolman 6/l/62 28 3 6746 6746 VanOstrand, H. Chief 1/1/44 39 6 11683 11683 Wallenbeck, D. Sergeant 5/16/40 32 7 9234 9234 Weston, D. Patrolman 6/30/64 28 1 6238 6238 Herson, J. , Dep. Chief 3/27/67 38 5 10802 10802 Mikula, A. Meter Checker 4/1/58 19 4 4930 4930 Emerson, Pauline Meter Checker 3/5/63 19 M 4214 4214 Sperger, Diane Meter Checker 19 M 4214 4214 Stevenson, D. Sr. Typist 9/21/64 18 1 4214 4214 Marshall, M. Sr. Steno-PT 10/3/66 23 M 2.71/hr. 2465 School Crossing Guards 2.00/hr. 1000 Matron 350 Brown, K. Radio Techn. 6/7/49 28 7 7892 7892 Feller, Jr. Meter Serviceman 6/7/49 28 6 7589 7589 FIRE DEPARTMENT Salary Schedule - 1968 Date of 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salary Apgar, G. Firefighter 6/10/63 28 3 6746 6746 Backner, F. it 6/1/59 28 4 7016 7016 Beach, L. Asst. Chief 5/1/48 36 5 9987 9987 Bordoni, C. Firefighter 8/18/58 28 4 7016 7016 Brainard, F. " 9/16/58 28 4 7016 7016 Casciotti, P. " 1/1/58 28 4 7016 7016 Cook, R. Acct.Clk.Typ 9/3/65 Part Time 2.00 hr. 2000 Cooper, D. Firefighter 2/25/66 28 M 5998 5998 C,ynoski, D. if 6/22/64 28 2 6487 6487 Daniels, L. Asst. Chief 12/15/42 36 6 10387 10387 Daniels, R. Firefighter 11/1/54 28 5 7297 7297 Durling, R. 5/6/62 28 3 6746 6746 Emerick, C. 5/16/61 28 4 7016 7016 Fairbanks, T. Lieutenant 6/16/52 32 5 8536 8536 Gainey, J. Firefighter 12/3/57 28 5 7297 7297 Gilchrist, R. 4/4/66 28 M 5998 5998 Harper, G. 11/23/53 28 5 7297 7297 Heath, C. " 6/18/65 28 1 6238 6238 Hughes, G. 5/1/47 28 7 7892 7892 Johnson, A. 2/4/52 28 5 7297 7297 June, D. 10/8/51 28 5 7297 7297 McFall, R. " 6/16/58 28 4 7016 7016 Michener, R. " 2/11/58 28 4 7016 7016 Mente, P. 3/4/59 28 4 7016 7016 Mikula, M. Asst. Chief 9/19/55 36 1 8536 8536 Miller, F. Firefighter 9/3/65 28 M 5998 5998 Moore, D. 6/18/65 28 1 6238 6238 Neigh, E. 5/14/62 28 3 6746 6746 Nivison, L. Alarm Electrician 7/15/37 30 7 8536 8536 Nyberg, C. Firefighter 6/10/63 28 3 6746 6746 Oliver, R. 4/1/47 28 6 7589 7589 Pearson, R. 6/16/64 28 2 6487 6487 Protts, M. 11/6/50 28 6 7589 7589 Reeves, P. Lieutenant 10/1/55 32 2 7589 7589 Sanford, T. Firefighter 5/66 28 M 5998 5998 Sanford, G. " 5/13/59 28 4 7016 7016 Sharpe, E. 8/18/58 28 4 7016 7016 Stamp, F. " 4/1/47 28 6 7589 7589 Todd, F. 10/31/66 28 M 5998 5998 Tuckerman, C. Lieutenant 5/1/60 32 2 7589 7589 Updike, C. Firefighter 11/16/53 28 5 7297 7297 Van Orman It 8/66 28 M 5998 5998 Weaver, C. Fire Chief 2/1/47 40 6 12151 12151 Weaver, S. Firefighter 7/4/56 28 4 7016 7016 Wilcox, C. 6/21/51 28 6 7589 7589 Wilkinson, B. 4/1/47 28 6 7589 7589 Williams, A. 12/1/62 28 3 6746 6746 Mosher, C. 5/29/67 28 M 5998 5998 Olmstead, E. 9/11/67 28 M 5998 5998 VanGorder, J. 10/23/67 28 M 5998 5998 Vliet, D. 11/20/67 28 M 5998 5998 FINANCE PAYROLL - 1968 Date of 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salar Bailey, C. Assoc. Assessor 8/1/62 - - 1000 1000 Benson, M. , Dep. Chamberlain 10/25/52 31 1 7016 7016 Blean, G. City Clerk 7/20/30 39 7 12151 12151 Calistri, C. City Assessor 11/1/55 38 5 10802 10802 Cannan, V. Court Clerk 6/25/62 26 1 5767 5767 Carpenter, S. Sr.Account.Clerk 9/27/61 21 3 5127 5127 Chapman, W. Sr.Acct.Clerk 12/1/60 21 3 5127 5127 Crysler, B. Sr. Typist 8/14/44 18 6 5127 5127 Fitzpatrick, R. Clerk l/l/68 14 M 3464 3464 Giezentanner, W. Jr. Planner ll/l/66 3.00/hr. Grey, R. Dep.City Clerk 10/23/61 33 2 7892 7892 Hazen, G. Telephone Opr. 1/4/65 16 M 3746 3746 Heidt, Wm. Assoc. Assessor 1955 1000 1000 Hutson, H. Sr. Steno 4/3/67 23 4 5767 5767 Jacobs, E. Clerk 11/67 14 O 3464 3464 Casprzak, G. City Planner 6/20/66 41 M 9987 9987 McNeal, M. Acct. Clerk l/l/67 18 M 4052 4052 Mick, M. Sr. Typist,P.T. 10/1/55 18 5 4930 4930 Mitchell, S. Jr. Planner 35 M 7892 7892 Mulvey, R. City Judge 12/14/67 - - 9000 9000 Nedrow, P. City Sealer 4/16/41 28 8208 8208 Parrish, E. Sr. Steno 4/10/67 23 1 5127 5127 Quinn, K. Acct. Clk-Typist 6/1/52 18 5 4930 4930 Roedel, J. Sr. Acct.Clerk 4/1/63 21 M 4558 4558 Rogers, V. Sr.Acct. Clerk 4/1/59 21 4 5332 5332 Russell, J. City Controller 8/24/65 51 M 14,783 14,783 Shoemaker, M. Sec.Civil Serv. ll/l/59 15 4 4214 4214 Tallman, P. Acct. Clerk 8/16/65 18 M 4052 4052 Tompkins, H. Acct. Clerk 1/16/67 18 M 4052 4052 Tompkins, K. Sr. Typist 1/17/67 18 M 4052 4052 Wright, Jr. Chamberlain 6/8/53 37 1 8878 8878 City Attorney 1/1/68 - - 6750 6750 City Prosecutor 1/1/68 - - 4500 4500 Kiely, J. Mayor 1/1/68 - - 8000 8000 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL FUND Salary Schedule - 1968 Date of 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salary Adesso Golf Course Mgr. 5/4/36 12 30 4558 4558 Albertsman Auto Mech. 5/22/67 28 Min 2.88 6814 Allen, P_ Laborer 11/15/67 21 it 2.19 4555 Applegarth Laborer 6/6/66 23 2.37 4930 Argetsinger Prin.Acct.Clk. 4/1/57 25 1 5545 5545 Arthur, C. Mtr. Equip.Opr. 9/9/54 28 5 3.51 7300 Bagley, E. Truck Driver 6/14/61 26 3 3.00 624o Baker, K. Asst. Engineer 8/15/63 37 M 8536 8536 Barber, C. Jr. Engineer 11/12/65 32 M 7016 7016 Beckman, J. Laborer 4/5/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Bell, T. Engineering Aide 10/17/66 24 M 5127 5127 Berry, E. Mtr. Equip.Opr. 3/31/58 28 5 3.51 7300 Blake, H. Working Foreman 4/1/57 31 2 3.51 7300 Boda, Glen Dep.Bldg.Com. 4/1/65 31 M 6746 6746 Bower, W. Bus Driver 3/24/66 26 1 2.77 6482 Bowers, H. TruckDriver 5/22/67 26 1 2.77 5762 Brecht, J. Laborer-Janitor 8/10/66 21 2 2.37 4930 Brown, J.Jr. Laborer 4/24/67 21 M 2.19 4552 Carman, A. Tree Trimmer 5/20/59 28 5 3.51 7300 Carpenter, B. Bus Driver 12/18/61 26 4 3.12 9491 Conrad, D. Housing Insp. 2/8/66 27 M 5767 5767 Coon, F. Mtr. Eg.Opr. 4/23/51 28 6 3.65 7592 Cornell, A. Maint.Man 8/1/66 23 M 2.37 4930 Cornell, L. Truck Driver 6/15/65 26 M 2.66 5533 Corrington,R.Sr. Truck Driver 6/11/45 26 7 3.51 7300 Davis. L. Bus Driver 9/26/66 26 1 2.77 7058 Dingman, R. Supt. of P.W. 9/1/65 52 1 15990 15990 Dougherty, J. Asst.to Supt. 2/13/50 42 2 11234 11234 Drake, L. Laborer-Janitor 4/3/62 21 3 2.46 5117 Eastman, B. Working Foreman 4/1/55 31 5 3.94 8196 Eaton, F. Truck Driver 5/24/65 26 2 2.88 5991 Edsall, C. Grds.Foreman 3/30/36 30 9 4.43 9215 Edsall, J. Maintainer 4/1/63 25 1 2.66 5533 Ellis, D. Working Foreman 4/8/58 31 2 3.51 7300 Ellis, R. Mech.Foreman 1/30/61 31 4 3.79 8967 Elston, H. Laborer 11/15/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Fidler, P. St.&San.Supv. 10/21/32 34 9 10802 10802 French, L. Laborer 3/23/66 21 3 2.46 5117 Gardner, F. Working Foreman 10/6/58 31 2 3.51 7300 Gombas, F. Jr.Engineer 2/2/59 32 M 7016 7016 Graham, A. Laborer 2/20/67 21 1 2.28 4743 Gunning, D. Motor Equip.Opr. 1/16/67 28 3 3.24 6740 Hall, H. Maint. Man 10/24/66 23 1 2.46 5821 Hamilton, H. Laborer 12/4/67 21 M 2.19 4725 Hamilton, E. Maintainer 3/28/63 25 2 2.77 5762 Hamilton, J. Laborer 6/23/67 23 M 2.37 4930 Hamilton, K. Sr. Truck Driver 4/1/54 26 6 3.37 7010 Hamilton, R. II Truck Driver 7/10/51 26 6 3.37 7010 Hillick, W. Bus Driver 6/14/65 26 1 2.77 7418 Horton, R. Laborer 5/17/66 21 3 2.46 5117 Hubble, E. Working Foreman 3/26/62 31 1 3.37 7010 Huddle, H. Working Foreman 4/3/50 31 7 4.26 8861 Huson, D. Senior Typist 5/6/57 18 4 4740 4740 Irvin, L. Mtr.Equip.Opr. 3/30/51 28 5 3.51 7301 Jackson, J. Mtr. Equip.Opr. 7/24/61 28 4 3.37 8412 Jolly, C. Maint.Man 7/26/65 23 2 2.56 6124 Jones, E. Bldg. Insp. 5/7/67 28 M 5998 5998 Kennedy, Wm. Part Time Bus Driver Larson, P. Auto. Mech. 10/24/67 28 M 2.88 5991 Lovelace, 0. Truck Driver 9/14/67 26 M 2.66 5533 Lynch, E. Parks Maint.Supv. 4/17/56 34 5 9234 9234 Mabee, P. Truck Driver 10/29/45 26 7 3.51 7301 (Dept. of Public Works - 2) Date 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salary Magnosi, C. Maintainer 3/14/55 25 5 3.12 6490 Miller, J. Laborer 8/22/66 21 2 2.37 4930 Romarts, R. Maintainer 6/6/60 25 5 3.12 6490 Mooney, F. Maintainer 1/2/47 25 7 3.37 7010 Mullens, L. Maintainer 5/17/56 25 5 3.12 6490 Murphy, D. Laborer 9/21/64 21 M 2.19 4555 Onan, H. Tree Trimmer 9/15/56 28 5 3.51 7301 Pagliaro, P. Laborer 7/24/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Parker, E. Laborer 7/18/66 21 M 2.19 4555 Parks, L. Laborer 12/8/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Perry, D. Maint. Man 3/26/63 23 1 2.46 5117 Perry, R. Maint. Man 3/29/62 23 2 2.56 5325 Rappalee, K. Engineering Aide 7/4/23 24 7 6746 6746 Rivers, J. Laborer 6/6/66 21 3 2.46 5117 Rumph, A. Maintainer 8/6/56 25 4 3.00 6240 Rumsey, D. Laborer 6/15/64 21 4 2.56 5325 Ryerson, R. Maintainer 4/23/56 25 5 3.12 6490 Schlieder, H. City Engineer 6/1/67 45 M 11683 11683 Schmitt, C. Stenographer 6/27/66 18 M 4052 4052 Sharpstien, D. Laborer 4/14/64 21 M 2.19 4555 Shipman, E. Laborer 5/1/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Stidwell, L. Mtr. Equip.Opr. 6/9/58 28 4 3.37 7010 Stevens, R. Laborer 11/20/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Stickler, E. Housing Insp. 10/2/67 27 M 5767 5767 Sweet, R. Bus Driver 10/1/62 26 3 3.00 7254 Tompkins, B. Laborer 6/12/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Underwood, S. Laborer 6/5/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Valentine, C. Laborer 11/15/66 21 1 2.28 4743 VanEtten, H. Laborer 9/20/65 21 1 2.28 4743 VanGorder, J. Sts.&San. Supv. 9/6/49 31 6 4.10 8528 VanMarter, Bldg. Comm. 1/1/66 38 M 8878 8878 Vliet, D. Laborer-Janitor 10/10/66 21 1 2.28 4743 Ward, F. Auto Mechanic 7/25/60 28 5 3.51 8305 Wright, K. Acct. Clerk 9/5/67 18 M 4052 4052 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - WATER AND SEWER DIVISION Salary Schedule - 1968 Date of 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salary Amici, T. Mtr.Equip.Opr. 2/8/55 28 4 3.37 7010 Andrews, D. Wtr.Plant Opr. 2/27/62 28 M 5998 5998 Bacon, A. Ch.Sewer Pl-Opr. 10/29/51 31 5 8208 8208 Baker, Chas. Working Foreman 5/19/58 31 3 3.65 7592 Benisi, Chas . Gen.Maint.Foreman 6/14/48 31 7 4.26 8861 Bentz, David Maint.Man 5/31/66 23 0 2.37 4930 Beraducci, R. Carpenter 3/15/54 31 5 3.94 8196 Berich, Wm. Wtr.Pl.Opr. 6/1/54 28 2 6487 6487 Blake, D. Mtr. Equip.Opr. 9/5/61 28 1 3.00 6240 Blake, J. Auto Mech.Foreman 8/24/48 31 7 4.26 10079 Blaker, G. Wtr.Maint.Foreman 10/19/48 31 7 4.26 8860 Boda, G. Laborer 4/21/58 21 3 2.46 5117 Bowlsby, R. Sewer P1.Opr. 8/20/56 27 2 6238 6238 Brooks, Jack Equip.Mechanic 5/18/60 28 2 3.12 7139 Cappucci, C. Maintainer 4/11/60 25 4 3.00 6240 Clark, R. Working Foreman 7/21/58 31 1 3.37 7010 Corrington,R. Jr. Working Foreman 6/21/51 31 1 3.37 7010 DeBell, J. Sr.Eng.Aide 9/6/60 27 M 5767 5767 Deeley, Fred Sewer P1. Opr. 4/1/54 27 3 6487 6487 Denmark, E. Sewer P1. Opr. 8/31/59 27 2 6238 6238 Emerson, K. Motor Equip.Opr. 3/30/64 28 1 3.00 6240 Hannan, V. P. Asst. Supt. 3/1/62 43 4 12637 12637 Happel, W.J. Sewer Maint.Foreman 9/24/51 31 7 4.26 8861 Harding, J. Motor Equip. Opr. 5/18/59 28 5 3.51 7300 HardiAg_, K. Laborer 6/22/64 21 2 2.37 4930 Hollenbeck, W. Laborer 4/5/56 21 3 2.46 5117 Jager, Peter Sr. Eng.Aide 10/21/62 27 M 5767 5767 King, Harry Working Foreman 7/14/58 31 1 3.37 7010 King, Ray Auto Mech.Fore. 4/3/58 31 2 3.51 8305 Mainville, N. Working Foreman 5/13/57 31 1 3.37 7010 Martin, R. Sewag Tr.Pl. Trainee 6/27/67 24 M 5127 5127 Messmer, G. Water Pl. Opr. 8/14/62 28 M 5998 5998 Morgan, Al Water Meter Foreman 10/27/58 31 5 3.94 8195 Morgan, Dana Laborer 8/29/67 21 1 2.28 4743 Morgan, L. Meter Serviceman 3/19/62 25 4 3.00 6240 Mosher, L. Maintainer 7/7/47 25 7 3.37 7010 Murray, P.B. Water Pl. Opr. 7/25/66 28 M 5998 5998 Newhart, Leon Office Mgr. 9/8/49 31 3 7589 7589 Quigley, J. H. Meter Serviceman 12/5/55 25 4 3.00 6240 Radcliffe, M. Truck Driver 2/28/66 26 1 2.77 5762 Riker, Wm. Prin;'Acct. Clerk 8/2/65 25 1 5545 5545 Rogers, Louis Laborer 2/9/60 21 4 2.56 6656 Ryerson, R. W & S Supv. 5/26/30 34 9 10802 10802 Schimarchitz, C. Laborer 9/4/51 21 3 2.46 5117 Simpson, Robert Water P1.Opr. 10/13/64 28 M 5998 5998 Plumbing Insp. 37 M 8536 8536 Starke, David Laborer 9/12/66 21 2 2.37 4930 Starke, C. Sr.Acct.Clerk 8/14/61 21 4 5332 5332 Starke, G. Sewer Pl.Opr. 2/19/62 27 M 5767 5767 Terrell, D.L. Ch.Water Pl.Opr. 10/2/56 32 4 8208 8208 Todi, R.L. Maint. Man 7/12/67 23 M 2.37 4930 Turesik, Wm. R. Truck Driver 6/2/65 26 1 2.77 5762 Tuthill, Geo. G. Laborer 4/3/58 21 4 2.56 5325 Volpicelli, L. Working Foreman 6/21/51 31 2 351 7301 Walding, R. Laborer 1/14/67 21 1 2.28 4743 Wood, D. Sewer P1. Opr. 2/20/62 27 M 5767 5767 Zavaski, J. Mtr.Equip.Opr. 4/3/58 28 5 3.51 7301 Bieberich, N. Laborer 10/9/67 21 2 2.37 4930 Pulkinen, Eric Laborer 10/10/67 21 M 2.19 4555 Cook, C. Laborer 12/12/67 21 M 2.19 4555 YOUTH BUREAU Salary Schedule - 1968 Date of 1968 Name Job Title Employment Grade Inc. Rate Salary Cutia, R. Y.B. Director 2/7/66 39 2 9987 9987 Wilson, J. Asst.Y.B. Dir. 10/17/66 35 M 7892 7892 Doyle, C. Sr. Steno 8/26/63 23 M 4930 4930 I 6 May 1, 1968 79 of Ith::ca and the nine Towns in the County by giving the City 0500,000.00 during 1969 as its share and dividing another 0500,000.00 between the nine Towns. He praised all members of this corm ittee for cooperation and willingness to examine facts r,sulting in a sharing of the sales tax revenues agreeable to all. Alderman Tolls then called attention to the Fincanco Cohmittew' s decision to reduce all 1968 expenditures to the minimum which inelu- d,d the reduction in appropriations to capital rosorvos which he felt was justifiabK on the assurance of having 4500,000.00 additional revenues from sales tax available during 1969. He folt this would provide a more stable tax rate for the citizens of Ithaca. After some further discussion a roll call veto on the foregoing resolution to adopt the budget and establish the 1968 tax rate was taken which resulted as follows: AYLS: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. COiJER SATION PLAN: Controller Russell then presented for adoption a revised Compensation V Plan to cover all changes from January 1 to May 1 including all changes brought about by the various balgaini_ig agents' agreements approved by th,; Council. By Alderman Tolles: socondod by Alderman bangs R SOLVED, that the amended 1068 Compunsation Plan be approved as prosontod; and that the payroll rating shoots for all Nunicipal Officers and omployoos, prepared by the Controller in accordance with the foregoing Compensation Plan and approved by the Finance Committee, be approved to become effective January 1, 1968. Unanimously Carried. TaIPO_�ARY LOAM INTEREST LiTE: On recommendation of the Controller, action was taken to approve an increase in the rate of interest being paid on temporary loans as follows; By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the Controller by authorized to pay interest on all outstanding temporary loans with the First National Bank and Trust Co. at the increased rate of 3-3/4%. Ca rried AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman; seconded by Alderman Anderson �, RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $8,233.37, as listed on audit abstract #4-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. POLICE FACILITY: Alderman Sullivan reported that the Board of Supervisors had taken action* recently to disapprove the city's proposal for a joint City-.County public safety building and ho theroforG recommended that attention be turned to proccoding with plans for remo- vating Bibbins Hall for use by the; Police Departmont. He advised that preliminary plans indicated the use of theist floor for jail and desk facilities, the second floor for the Chief of Police and other administrative personnel, the third floor for recreation and training facilities and the fourth floor for City Court and its administrative offices. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council h,;roby determines that jibbins Hall be used as a Public Safety Building to provide suitable quarters for the Police Department and City Court. Carried. ADDITIONAL APP SPRIATIONS: Alderman Nordheimor reported that the board of Public Works had requested additional appropriations for tho following projects: (1) $2,600 for sidewalks in DeWitt Park (2) 03,000 for Lincoln-Tioga Street Traffic Light (3) $10,000 for Plain-Court and Plain-Buffalo Traffic Lights (4) 45,000 for Gunev-a,-Seneca Street Traffic Light He advised that the Public Works and County Relations Committee had voted to not approve any of the requests but to refer them back to the Board and to be included in its 1969 budget request. He noted that th Committau's action was unanimous with the exception of the Lincoln-Tioga Street traffic light item. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Rundle RESOLVED, that the Council approves an appropriation of 03,000 for the Lincoln-Tioga Street traffic light as rocomwended by the hoard of Public Works. AYES: 2 Rundle, Spano NAYS: 12 Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, *Miller, Tolles, Foldt. Motion Defeated. INLET PA K ROAD: Alderman Nordhaimer reported that the Board had requested additional funding for the Inlet Park Road to cover the cost of a 3" surface on this road instead of a 1" surface as originally planned. Alderman Foldt expressed concern oecausc the Inlet Park Committee had not been requested to review this request, He oxpressed concern also that this may bacomc a permanent improved road rath,.r than a park road as originally in- tended. Controller Aussell advised the hoard was concerned with having this road open to traffic by June 1st when Taughannock Blvd, will be torminatod to put the flood control channel through. 80 By Aldurman Nordhuim-r: seconded by Alderman hangs RSOLViL, that the City Controllur by authorized and directed to engago the services of the City' s bonding attorneys to proparu an amended bond resolution by increasing thu amount of 'plGO,000 previously authorized, to a total of , 125,000, to finance this project. r1YL'S: 13 �]AYS: 1 - Feldt Carried. COi R� SxTION` PLAN iii Hiilliu;i;T: Alderman ivordhcirier r. ported the Board of Public Works had made the following rucomaundations: (1) That tho position of Electrician be included in the Compensation Plan at Grade 33. (2) That it be authorized to hire an ilectrician -.t the rate of y,8,536.00, the 4th merit incrumunt step of Grad:. 33. (3) That the Council provide an additional appropriation of .,?6,500 to budget account A 109-419, traffic control, to provide for a portion of th, lcctrician' s salary which will be chargeable; against this budget for his survic, on thu traffic signer= system. He rucei,munded approval of thc: first rocowd,n,ndation and action was taken theruon as follows: By Alderman hordhuim,:r: sucondud by Aldcri ian Spano RL;3O :VLij, that the position of Eluctri.cian be cruat-d; and that the 1968 Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto the following: POSITION GRADE i,iIiuI .;Iliv PiAXIi�TJ`ii Electrician 33 X7,297.00 w9,603.00 Carried. Aldurman Nordhuimor advised thu CollIIrxittue felt the Board should indicate who it intends to hire as an Electrician and give its reason for asking per_,ission to hire above the minimum of grade 33, and that the Committee ful�6 also that adequate funds were provided in budget accouiit A-109 for thy; present and that a r..qucst for additional funds may bu pr:;s:;ntud at a later date if necessary. No action was taken on the second and third recommendations of ' the board regarding the position of Electrician. PUBLIC &LfETY: Aldurinan Nordhcim-r requested the Public Safety Committee to have moving violations checked at busy traffic intursuctions, to consider banning parking on parade routes, and to check on the protection afforded pedestrians in demolition ,areas as requir- ed in section 19-80 of the Code of Ordinances. YOUTH 1 0 Ri CAE_,TION: Ald_.ri;ian Slattury made a report of thu Youth Bureau' s plans for its summer projects indicating all wuru procuc;ding according to schedule. POP HOUSIDIG SURVEY: Alderman Bangs ruportud that ivrs. i4arilyn Esolon, hired by the Urban Re- newal Aguncy to conduct the housing survey authorized by Council at its last meeting, ha located her office at 519 West State Street and prepared a block-by-block description of property and tenancy. The study will include an examl.nation of conditions and thu needs and interests of residents of the area as they relate to housing. He predicted tho study would provide the City with a ruasonablo accurate picture of the conditions of thu area and will det�rminc how the problems might be attacked with local and/or federal programs. HU'1.iAN RIiLATIQNS CO1,14IITTt-E: Aldormaxi Holland ruconmiended that tho i•layor be authorized to appoint a standing com:aittee of the Council to be known as "human Relations Committee". He offered the fol-Lowing as guidelines: P-iembership: Four members of the Council to be appointed by the 14ayor. Duties: To deal exclusively with discrimination and social conflict in the City of Ithaca. To meet with representatives of other groups dealing with discrimi- nation problems in order to determine a cohesive line of action. To inform Aldermen of the goals and progress of thesu meetings. To consider specific discrimination items coming to the Council's attention and make recommenda- tions thereon. Alderman Holland felt this would create a link between people being discriminated against and the city government, that members of thu Council would rualiz:; the problems that some of their constituents face in every day life, and that citizens may sue that the City re- cognizes the frustrations that they have to uiicounter and is atte_,ipting to do something about them. By Alderiiian Holland: seconded by Alderman Slattcry RESOLVED, that the i�iayor bo authorized and directed to appoint four niuriburs of the Counci] as a Standing Committee of the Council to ou known as "Human Relations Committee" for the purpose herein above set forth. Carried. 81 - g - May 1, 1968 LOCH'S USIJ CAR LOT; Alderman S2ccucci askod that t_1, Charter & Ordinance Committuo review the dispute about Lock's Used Car Lot located at the corner of Sponcor Road and South houdow Street extension and detormine if the use of this site is in violation of the zoning ordinance and, if so, recommend action to have it abated. Attorney Barrett roviuwad the history of the case in some Utail and felt there was no practical solution to the matter and that it now appear,d to exist as a non-conforming use. CCUidCIL r�ii T _1vOS; I,iayor holy noted that this would be the last in a series of Council moetings to be televised at this location QO E. buffalo Street since; the facilities would be transferred soon to the College' s new Campus on South Hill. He publicly announc- ed his thanks to members and staff of WICL TV station for their combind cooperation and prof•o3sional manner in which those Meetings had boon produced for the vi wing public. The thanks of the Council was shown by a round of applause from those present. On motion the meeting was adjourned. rr Goo. A. blean, City Clerk Kiely, mayor 82 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. June 5, 1968 PRESENT; Aldermen - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Mayor - Kiely Alderman - Mrs. Jones OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Ba'Barrett Controller - Russell Fire Chief - Weaver Clerk - Blean Chief of Police - VanOstrand Deputy Clerk - Grey Superin~:endent - Dingman In the absence of Mayor Kiely, who was attending the annual meeting of the Mayor's Confere.ice, Acting Mayor Bangs presided. All present stood and were led by Acting Mayor Bangs in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag. Y. Acting Mayor Bangs expressed his horror over the dastardly attempt to take the life of Senator Robert F. Kennedy which occurred on the night of June 4 in Los Angeles when Mr. Kennedy was seriously hurt with gun shot wounds. He called attention to Mr. Kennedy's_ ,; extremely critical condition at this moment and called upon Rev. David Gramkee who was present at his request. Rev. Gramkee led those assembed in a prayer for Mr. Kennedy's speedy recovery. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. DIANE SPERGER: The Clerk read a letter from the Chief of Police advising that Mrs. Diane Sperger, who had been serving provisionally since October 3, 1967, had passed a civil service examination for the position of meter maid. He recommended her permanent appoint- ment. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that (Mrs) Diane C. Sperger be appointed to the position of Meter Maid at an annual salary of $4,214.00, the minimum of Grade 19 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment shall be effective as of May 6, 1968; and that it shall be subject to the' usual probational term. Carried. 1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REPORT: Copies of a Capital Improvement Report for the period 1968 - 1973 were presented to the Aldermen. t W. Lyle Neigh: The Clerk reported that Mayor Kiely had appointed W. Lyle Neigh as a Fire Commissioner for a three-year term to succeed Michael Kish when his terms expires on June 30, 1968, and requested Council approval thereof. Alderman Sullivan reviewed Mr. Neigh's qualifications and recommended approval as requested by the Mayor. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Anderson RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Lyle Neigh as a Fire Commissioner to become effective July 1, 1968 for a three-year term, ending June 30, 1971, be confirmed and approved in all respects. Carried. RICHARD M. DALEY: The Clerk reported that Mayor Kiely had appointed Richard M. Daley on May 24th as a member of the Ithaca Housing Authority for the balance of a five-year term, ending October 17, 1972, to fill a vacancy caused by the recent resignation of Robert H. Head. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE: The Clerk reported that Mayor Kiely had appointed the follow- ing Standing Committee of the Council: Jerome H. Holland, II, Chairman Anthony F. Spano Donald Slattery, Vice-Chairman Britton G. Anderson CHARTER REVISION CONMISSION: The Clerk reported that Mayor Kiely had appointed the follow- ing as members of a Charter Revision Commission; V J. Gormly Miller, Chairman y Dr. Ralph Baldini Arthur C. Stallman Robert S. Miller Jerome B. True Rvv. Lewis Cunningham Robert Heath Richard Korf Florence Clark (Mrs. Gardner) Rev. Sheldon Stephenson Richard Comstock Robert Reed Colbert Frank Alo A11an G. Feldt 83 -2- June 5, 1968 SALES TAX SHARING: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Tolles WHEREAS, the County of Tompkins, by resolution adopted at a regular meeting of the Board " of Supervisors thereof on May 13, 1968, agreed to set aside and pay from net revenues, distributed to the county by the State Tax Commission pursuant to Section 1262 of the Tax Law of the State of New York, the sum of $500,000 cash, to the City of Ithaca, in quarterly inst-'lments of $125 ,000 each in the year 1969, conditional upon the approval thereof by the Comptroller of the State of New York; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with said Section of the Tax Law, the City of Ithaca accepts the sum of $500,000 in quarterly installments of $125,000 each in the calendar year of 1969, from the County of Tompkins, directly and in cash; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded by the City Clerk to the Board of Supervisors as indication of the agreement of the Common Council to the proposed apportionment of sales tax revenues. Carried. FEDERAL AID PROJECTS: Cont rollerRussell reported on a recent trip to Washington, D.C. he made, together with Urban Renewal Director Daley, regarding available federal aid for city projects. Among offices visited were the following: Housing & Urban Development - Neighborhood facilities, open space land, and urban beautification. Appalachin Commission - Cass Park development, also information on housing programs. Federal Housing Administration - seed money for low and modern income housing in conjunction with App alachin funds. Statistics Department - review of 1965 housing analysis of the City of Ithaca. He stated that it was possible that there are more programs that the City should be participating in. BOND RESOLUTION - PARKING LOT "D" : The Controller presented a bond resolution to increase the financing for Parking Lot "D from $500,000 to $635,000 and action was taken thereon as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $1289000 SERIAL BONDS AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $7,000 AVAILABLE FUNDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY IN AND FOR SAID CITY. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman STallman BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca,, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be financed, in part, pursuant to this resolution is the acquisition by the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, of the real property in said City known as 123-129 East Green Street, 131-135 East Green Street, 227 South Cayuga Street , and 233-243 South Cayuga Street, for use as a public parking area. Section-2. The_maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is now determined to be $510,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: (a) By-the issuance of $356,250 serial bonds , being a part of a total $475,000 serial bonds, heretofore authorized to be issued by a bond resolution dated September 28, 1966; (b) By the expenditure of $18,750, being a part of a total authorized expenditure of $25.,,000, authorized by said bond resolution from Capital Reserve Fund No. 14 - P arkin g Areas; (c) By the issuance of an additional $128,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby author- izg d to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; and (d) By 'the expenditure of an additional $7,000, hereby appropriated therefor from said Capital Reserve Fund No. 14 - Parking Areas, which shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law in connection with the issuance of the bonds herein authorized. Section 3. It is hereby determined that subdivision 21(a) 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, computed from October .3, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the aforesaid $356,250 serial bonds. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, 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. 84 -3- June 5, 1968 Section 5. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issu-.7mce 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 urovisions 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 imm_Adiatel shall y, 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 quer,•tion of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: William H. Sullivan voting Yes Ronald Nordheimer voting Yes Rudolph Saccucci " Yes A, C. Stallman " Yes Donald Slattery " Yes J. Gormly Miller " Yes Jerome H. Holland " Yes Allan G. Feldt " Yes John F. Bangs " Yes N. Arnold Tolles " Yes Britton Anderson " Yes Joseph Rundle " Yes Anthony Spano ? Yes Approved by the Mayor e Acting Mayor BOND RESOLUTION - PARK ROAD: The Controller ond resolution to increase the financing for the Park Road from $100,000 to , action was taken thereon as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL $23,000 SERIAL BONDS AND APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $2 ,000 CURRENT FUNDS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, TO PAY A PART OF THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PUBLIC STREET IN AND FOR SAID CITY. By Alderman Tolles : seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section 1. The specific object or purpose to be fi-aanced,in part, pursuant to this resolution is the construction 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 temporary detour for Route 89, including incidental improvements in connection therewith. Section 2. The maximum estimated cost of such specific object or purpose is now determined to be $125,000, and the plan for the financing thereof is as follows: (a) By the issuance of the $95,000 serial bonds , heretofore authorized to be issued therefor by a bond resolution dated April 5, 1967; (b) By the expenditure of $5,000, appropriated therefor by said bond resolution from Capital Reserve Fund No. 12 - Flood Control; (c) By the issuance of an additional $23,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued to the Local Finance Law; and (d) By the expenditure of an additional $2,000, hereby appropriated therefor from said Capital Reserve Fund No. 3 - Street Paving, which shall constitute the down payment required by Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law in connection with the issuance of the bonds herein authorized. . Section 3. It is hereby determined that subdivision 20(c) of paragraph a of Section 11.0C of the Local Finance Law applies to the aforesaid specific object or purpose, and that the period of probable usefulness thereof is fifteen years, computed from April 28, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the aforesaid $95,000 serial bonds. Section 4. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, 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 beccme due and payable, 85 -4- June 5, 1968 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 oh ject 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 ; 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: William H. Sullivan voting Yes Ronald Nordheimer voting Yes Rudolph Saccucci it Yes A. C. Stallman " Yes Donald Slattery " Yes J. Gormly Miller " Yes Jerome H. Holland " Yes Allan G. Feldt " Yes John F. Bangs " Yes N. Arnold Tolles " Yes Britton Anderson " Yes Joseph Rundle " Yes Anthony Spano " Yes APPROVED BY THE MAYOR Acting Mayor U ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Controller req d an additional appropriation of $1,500.00 to cover the cost of installing a new system in Traffic Violations Bureau for collecting traffic tickets. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,500.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account A-24 - Traffic Violations Bureau, to cover additional expenses for the establishment of a new system to account for traffic tickets. AYES: 13 PAYS: 0 Carried. MRS. ELLEN TALADA: The Controller r -_. , vended the provisional appointment of Mrs. Ellen Talada as an Account Clerk in the Traffic Violations Bureau to fill a vacancy caused by the transfer of Mrs. Quinn to the Police Department. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman STallman RESOLVED, that (Mrs.) Ellen Talada be appointed provisionally to the position of Account Clerk in the Traffic Violations Bureau at an annual salary of $4,214.00, the first merit increment step of Grade 18 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment shall be effect- ive- as of May 27, 1968; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. Traffic Violation Bureau Help: The Controller requested authority to hire part-time help to assist with work in the Traffic Violations Bureau during the sickness of a regular employee. On motion of Alderman Tolles, which was seconded by Alderman Stallman, the Controller was authorized to hire such temporary help as requested by him. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - YOUTH BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: The Controller recommended an L-' additional appropriation of 1,500.00 to permit, paying minimum wages on the Youth Beautification Project. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,500.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account A-209 - Beautification Project, to permit paying minimum wages at the rate of $1.60 per hour to employees working on the Beautification Project, .7 sponsored by the Youth Bureau. c Carried. PETTY CASH FUND: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to establish a Petty Cash Fund in the amount of $200.00 for the Police Department. Carried. 8 -5- June 5 , 1968 FOURTH STREET SEWER PROJECT-STATE AID: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer WHEREAS, Section 1263-b of the F;,blic Health Law of New York State and various Federal laws provide financial aid for the construction of sewage treatment works; and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, herein called the Applicant, has final engineering plans for sewage treatment works generally described as Fourth Street Interceptor Sewer, Contract WPC-NY-224, which plans have been prepared and approved in accordance with Article 12 of the New York State Public Health Law, and intends to proceed with the construction of such works; now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY The Common Council of the City of Ithaca, the governing body of said Applicant, as follows : 1, That John L. Russell be authorized to make application for State construction aid ane' provide the State of New York such information, date and documents pertaining to the application for a grant as may be required, and otherwise act as the authorized represent ative of the Applicant in connection with said application; 2. That the Applicant agrees that if a Federal grant or grants and State assistance for the sewage treatment works are made pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act , as amended (33 U.S.C. 446 et seq. ) , or any other Federal Law or program, and Section 1263-b of the New York State Public Health Law, the City of Ithaca will pay the remaining costs of the approved construction; 3. That all statements,data and supporting documents made or submitted by the Applicant in connection with any application for Federal assistance for the proposed construction are to be deemed a part of the application for State assistance; 4. That the Applicant agrees to comply with the assurances specified in Section 44,17 of the Administrative Rules and Regulations of the State Department of Health (10 NYCRR 44.17) ; 5. That certified copies of this resolution be prepared in triplicate to accompany an application for State aid for the construction of sewage treatment works. Carried. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has authorized J. L. Russell, City Controller, to submit an application for additional state aid on the Fourth Street Sewer Project, Contract WPC- NY-224, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said Controller of the City of Ithaca, New York, be authorized to receive such state aid and credit it to the City of Ithaca,Fourth Street Sewer Interceptor Construction Fund. Carried. ,ANNUAL REPORT OF CONTROLLER: The Controller submitted his annual report for the year 196 Copies thereof were distributed to each alderman. It was received and ordered filed. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $271,804.54, as listed on audit abstract #5-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. ACTIVE FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND: Alderman Feldt reported the Charter & Ordinance Committee was studying a recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners to amend paragraph 8 of Sec. 6-4 of the Charter, as codified, regarding the Active Firemen's Relief Fund. He indicated that a complete report on the subject would be ready for the next meeting. TRAFFIC TICKET FEES: Alderman Feldt read a letter from the City Judge recommending an amendment to Sec. 15-159 of the Code of Ordinances to provide , among other things , a new schedule of fees for parking violation tickets. The City Attorney felt the Judge had the authority to establish such fees and therefore no action was needed by the Council. After some discussion the matter was referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee and City Attorney for further study and report. V BIDS-RADIOS: Alderman Sullivan reported that one bid on furnishing the Police Department with radio equipment had been received on May 24th and he recommended its acceptance. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, bids on radio equipment to be used by the Ithaca Police Department, which were received on May 24, 1968, 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 Motorola Communications & Electronics , Inc, in the amount of $2,753.80 be accepted, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with 2-Model H23 DEN 1130 Q/W with Alkaline Batt. 2 Watt, Handie Talkie with Selective Call 2 Frequency Transmit and 2 Frequency Receive, 2-Model H23 DEN 1100 Q/W with Alkaline Batt. 2 Watt Handie Talkie, with Selective Call 1 Frequency Transmit and 1 Frequency Receive , be and hereby is awarded to the Motorola Communications & Electronics , Inc. in the net amount of $2,753.80 in accord- ance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1968 Police Department Budget Account #A82-250. ..rri e =on OW O II* LIrr 'a BIDS-POLICE UNIFORMS: Alderman Sullivan reported that bids had been received on May 24 also for furnishing police uniforms as follows: Iry Lewis ,Inc. Morris'Men's Wear Inc. BLOUSES: Patrolmen, Sergeant F55-75 Captain, Chief 56.75 59.80 TROUSERS: Patrolmen, Sergeant, Captain, Chief Winter Weight 22.75 26.25 Summer Weight 21.50 24.50 Motorcycle -28-75 CAPS: Patrolmen, Sergeant, Captain,Chief 5.95 Motorcycle 6.45 7.95 3/4 LENGTH REEFER OVERCOAT: Full Satin Lining 72.50 Full Wool Lining-Satin 78.50 75.00 SHIRTS: Short sleeve Simpson Air Flow, Navy Blue as per specifications 4.75 6.90 The bids on uniforms were referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. JACK BROOKS' SALARY: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Public Works took action on May 8th to appoint Jack Brooks provisionally as an Electrician, effective May 5, and requested the Council to approve his annual salary at $8,536.00, the fourth merit increment of grade 33 in the Compensation Plan. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Feldt ;.. RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for its consideration. The Superintendent requested that the Council take action of the Board's request at this time in order to pay Mr. Brooks at the 'recommended salary. A five-minute recess was declared 'by the Mayor to discuss the Board's recommendation. At the end of the recess the meeting was again called to order. Alderman Tolles withdrew his motion. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the appointment of Jack Brooks as an Electrician, approved by the Board of Public Works on May 8th, be approved; and that the Board's recommendation to approve his salary at the rate of $8,536.00 per annum, the 4th merit increment step of grade 33 in the Compensation Plan, be approved to become effective as of May 5th. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION-SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT FURNACE: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Public Works had requested an appropriation of $2,500.00 to finance the cost of a new furnace for the Sewage Treatment Plant. Alderman Tolles advised that the Finance Committee recommended approval, but in doing so, he pointed out the Committee felt it should have advance notice of such an item so that it could be properly budgeted. By. Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,500.00 be appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund to the Sewer Fund, budget account G-113 - Sewage Treatment Plant , to finance the cost of replac- ing a furnace. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. GARBAGE COLLECTION: Alderman Nordheimer felt the Dept. of Public Works had been active recently in enforcing its rules and regulations regarding garbage and trash collection and he commended the department for doing a very good job of picking up this material. He expressed the hope that persons who continue to violate the rules be brought into' City Court. ECONOMIC,OPPORTUNITY CORP MEMBERS: By Alderman Holland: seconded by ,Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the following list of persons be submitted to the 'Board of Supervisors as candidates for its consideration in selecting new members of the Board of Directors of the Economic Opportunity Corp: Desdemona Jacobs Frank C. Baldwin Guidance Teacher, Boynton Jr. High 102 Triphammer Road Mary Bardwell Robert L. Nixon 316 Eastwood Avenue Conger Trailer Park, Freeville, N.Y. Florence Hoard Dr. Edward Tart 42 Cornell Avenue Updike Rd. R.D. #4 Bettie Henderson Joseph Cosentini, Jr. .508 Madison Street Highland Rd. , Cayuga Heights ■'�• Jug• 0, LOGO (Candidates-Economic Opportunity Corp.) Edwina Devereaux James Buyoucos 1402 N.Cayuga Street 417 E. Buffalo Street Florence Rumph Elester Cunningham 549 Spencer Road 420 N. Cayuga Street Jean Angell Richard Korf 113 College Avenue 213 Richards Place Corrine Galvin Waldo Blackman 401 W. State Street 529-2 W. Green Street Rev. Warren Traub Father John Maloney 423 N. Cayuga Street 113 N. Geneva Street William Schmidt Katherine Hinman 933 E. State Street 120 Pleasant Grove Representative from big business, etc. ; Representative from law enforcement NCR, Morse Chain, Ithaca Gun agencies Representative from banks ; First Representative from Youth and Recreation National, Tompkins Co. Trust, Ithaca Dept. , Ex. : Robert Cutia, John Wilson Savings, Savings and Loan Representative from Firemen's Assn. Carried. TASK FORCE IN POLICE DEPARTMENT : Alderman Saccucci once again inquired the status of creating a Task Force within the Police Department to deal with burglars. Aldermai- Sullivan reported the matter was still being studied by the Public Safety Committee anu Police Commissioner.. NEXT MEETING: The Clerk called attention to the fact that the next regular meeting of tr? Council would fall on the 3rd of July and that some aldermen had expressed their inabi l=` to be present on that date due to the 4th of July activities and for other reasons . By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Rundle RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Council be postponed until July 10, 196 at 7:30 p.m. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned, and all present remained standing for a few moments in silent prayer for the speedy recovery of Robert F. Kennedy. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk John F. Bangs, Acting Aayor U COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 4:30 P.M. June 25, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (12) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Rundle, Speno, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Feldt ABSENT: Aldermen (2) - Anderson, Tolles Attorney - Barrett OTHERS PRESENT: Acting City Attorney - J. J. Clynes, Jr. Youth Bureau Director - Cutia Urban Renewal Director - Daley City Planner - Kasprzak Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Building Commissioner - VanMarter Clerk - Blean All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standing for a moment in silent prayer. Mayor Kiely extended his thanks to J. J. Clynes ,Jr. for acting as City Attorney at this session during the vacation of William Barrett. He called attention to a booklet entitled "The U.S. Riot Commission Report", copies of which were distributed to each alderman. Mayor Kiely announced he had called this special meeting of the Council to consider the following items: Charter Revision Commission expenses Mini-swimming pool project South Side housing survey project Authorization for the City Controller to sign contract with State regarding state aid for the 4th Street Sewer Project APPROPRIATION - CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION; Alderman Miller reviewed the need for an v appropriation for expenses of the Charter Revision Commission to include paper supplies , stencils, typing, etc. , and he recommended that $500.00 be appropriated for such purpose. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the sum of $500.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations , budget account #A-10 - Common Council, to finance additional dxpenses of the Charter Revision Commission including the purchase of paper, stencils, postage and typing of reports for the Charter Revision Commission, AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. MINI-SWIMMING POOL: Youth Bureau Director Cutia reviewed a program developed by N.Y.S. Conservation Department to furnish state aid for the construction of mini-swimming pools in cities throughout the State. He exhibited pictures of the pool which indicated it to be a 3' deep all-steel pool, 20' x 40' in length, equipped with pumps and a showerhead,and estimated to accomodate from 40 to 60 children at one time. Total cost of the pool was $30,000.00 to be financed with a full loan from the Conservation Department on the condition that one-half, or $15,000.00, be repaid by the City at an interest rate of 3%. He recom- mended that the City acquire one of these pools for location on the Northside House site. He noted the pool, being portable, could be taken down at the end of the season and stored for use in another year. He advised that the Social Service League would provide super- vision of the pool during the day time and that the Youth Bureau personnel would be in charge during all other hours that it would be open to the public. Alderman Nordheimer and others felt that the pool should be equipped with a cover for safety purposes when closed to the public. By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is applying for State assistance under the Outdoor Recreation Development Program towards the cost of development of the Northside Mini-Pool Project Area, and WHEREAS, the Outdoor Recreation Development Act requires that such projects be recommended by the governing body of the municipality requesting such assistance, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca hereby recommends and authorizes -- oiihmission of an application for a grant-in-aid towards the cost of development of tvorthside Mini-Pool Project Area under the Outdoor Recreation Development Act of the State of New York. Unanimously carried. It was agreed that the pool be purchased after competitive bidding thereon as required by the General Municipal Law and that the specifications include a cover for the pool. HOUSING SURVEY PROJECT APPROPRIATION: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Miller L. RESOLVED, that the sum of $7,000.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #A-64 - Planning Board, as an additional appropriation tc Finance expenses of the South Side housing survey project. r a-r-e d. 90 -2- June 25, 1968 4TH STREET SEWER PROJECT: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that John L. Russell, City Controller, be and he hereby is authorized and directed to sign and execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca, under its Corporate Seal, a contract between the City of Ithaca and State of New York providing for additional state aid on the Fourth Street Sewer Interceptor Project #WPC-NY-221+. Carried and approved by the Mayor Action was taken on the following items , not included on the agenda for this session, with the mutual consent of all those present. URBAN RENEWAL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT: At the request of Alderman Bangs, Director Daley reviewed a federal program which would make $16,000 available to the Ithaca Urban Renewal ... Agency for a youth beautification project in the Urban Renewal project area. It was designed to provide work for 20 youths for eight weeks , two supervisors of the youths and one supervisor of the entire project, and intended to furnish work for youths who were unable to find employment otherwise. He felt a project of this type could be initiated for the Six Mile Creek area between Clinton and Aurora Streets and that it could be extended to include maintenance of the fence around the hotel block, beautification of the pedestrian alley leading to the E. Green Street parking area, as well as other items in the project area. He advised that the Youth Bureau is currently engaged in a beautifica- tion project under a state aid program and recommended that the Youth Bureau be authorized to supervise the proposed Agency's project - it being of the same nature. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca enter into an agreement with the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency for the Youth Bureau to provide certain services in the Urban Renewal Project area, for a sum not to exceed $16,000; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. ti CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of the follow- ing members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee for the year ending June 1, 1969; and requested Council approval thereof: William H. Sullivan - Council Representative Ralph C. Smith - B.P.W. Representative Richard M. Putney - it it William F. Schmidt - Planning Board Representative James D. Parkes - " It it pow By Alderman Bangs : seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of all of the foregoing members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee for the stated term of office be confirmed and approved in all respects. Carried. PUBLIC HOUSING: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board transmitting a resolution adopted by it regarding public housing in the City, as follows: "THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we urge the Ithaca Housing Authority to press for the funds necessary to build good public housing in Ithaca, and to obtain these funds.. We pledge our full personal and collective support to this effort. And we urgently request the Depart- ment of Housing and Urban Development to make available the funds necessary to build good housing for Ithaca's low-income residents." The Board indicated its desire to keep the Council informed of its feeling about this matter. CHARTER REVISION: Alderman Miller advised that there would be a meeting of the Charter Revision Commission tonight in the County Courthouse at 7:30 p.m. He urged all members of the City's government, all elected and/or paid officials as well as all city employees to attend this and all other meetings of the- Commission, to submit statements or comments,and participate freely in the Commission's deliberations. He suggested that the Mayor schedule a meeting of the Commission in City Hall for it to explain its work to those interested. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayor �\ 91 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK POSTPONED REGULAR MEETING 7:30 p.m. July 10, _191S8 PRESENT: Mayor •-• Kiely Alde=:,_. (12) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Jones, Miller, Feldt ABSENT: .Aldermen (2) - Stallman , Tolles OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney ­ Barrett Youth Bureau Director - Cutia Police Commissioner - Withiam Housing Authority Director - Armstrong Chief of Police - VanOstrand Controller - Russell Bldg, Commissioner - VanMarter Clerl V- Blean City Engineer - Schlieder Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. Supt. - Hannan All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standing for a moment in silent prayer. MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on June 25, 1968, �. as recorded by the Clerk, were both approved. Mayor Kiely read a letter from Alderman Stallman indicating he was recovering at Strong Memorial Hospital from a recent operation and expected to return home soon. PAMELA TALLMAN: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain recommending that Mrs.. v' Pamela Tallman be granted a leave-of-absence from July 15 to 31 during her convalescence from a recent illness. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that (Mrs. ) Pamela Tallman, an account clerk in the City Chamberlain's offic-- ., be granted a leave--of-absence without pay from July 15 to July 31, as recommended by the City Chamberlain„ Carried. PETITION - S. MEADOW STREET ZONING VARIANCE: The Clerk read a petition from the Souths�de Neighborhood Improvement Committee expressing its discontent with a recent zoning variance on South Meadow Street, between West Green and Cleveland Avenue, granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals and which permitted the construction of a restaurant and donut shop by Vincent Giordano. The petition contained the signatures of about 125 Southside residents who wished the neighborhood be maintained as a residential area and asked' that'the zoning regulations be strictly adhered to. By Alderman Nordheimer:s_�:cn ed by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Charter and Ordinance and the Human R--1 ations com¢nittees for joint study and report . Carried. NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE CO. - HANNAN: The Clerk read a letter, dated April 24th, from V Vincent P. Hannan, Assistant Supt, of Public Works. Mr. Hannan indicated in his letter that important decisions will have to be made during 1968 regarding the inevitable need to augment the City's raw water supply. In 'order to assume a role of leadership in this, he i.ns:i.st.ed again that h peculiar status be resolved for three very important reasons, among others, as follows: I have represented the city on this water committee since my nomination by the then Mayor Ryan 'and subsequest appointment by the County and State in 1964. Being on this committee and being the City Water and Sewer Superintendent and thus completely familiar with all of the many and varied facets of city water supply,. I feel that I am the most al a!zalified person to acquaint you with a aspects of the problem so that a best solution can be achieved. However, this can obviously only be effective if my integrity is completely established. 2. The most personal note of all - .I ask as an individual that rW innocence be established so that friends and family be not continually subjected, as we have been, to behind the bask gossip aimed at discrediting me. 3,. On behalf of my fellow civil servants I feel most strongly that never again should one of your employees be subjected to unfounded, vicious, personal attack for polticial reasons when he or she is in fact only doing his or her job to the utmost of his or her ability and talents. City employees are certainly always available to any alderman for any investigation or to answer any questions and proper authorities are certainly avail- able to conduct reliable and honest investigations if the slightest hint of any criminal act comes to the attention of any of you, "AT. said above, -time foie d?caGion regardi..g my status is now. I cannot effectively assun.e the important leadership role in assisting you in making the important water �'Pcisicns which mu.:,t be made th,i.s year with the unfounded charges made .against me still 92_ -2- July 10, 1968 hanging in mid air. The time­is now, Councilmen. May I please have your decision concern- ing my status at the May meeting of the Common Council?" The Clerk advised that the letter was filed in his office on June 241, 1968. By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano WHEREAS, commencing on October 26, 1967 and continuing until the general election of November 7, 1967, John F.' Bangs, as Third Ward Alderman, accused, insinuated and implied that Vincent P. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works of the City of'Ithaca` was derelict and dishonest in carrying out his duties. as, and incompetent to ,act as, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Ithaca; and WHEREAS, said Alderman Bangs accused,-insinuated and implied that Vincent`P, Hannan made, available City of Ithaca labor and materials to his son, Michael Hannan d/b/a Northern Lights Bridge Company for the private use of his son at the expense of the taxpayers of the City of Ithaca; and WHEREAS, said Vincent P: 'Hannan has continuously challenged said John F. Bangs and the Common Council and Mayor of the City of Ithaca to either specifically criminally charge him with said accusations or absolve him completely; and WHEREAS, making said accusations, insinuations . and implications, leaving the same _hanging in mid-air and trying to sweep them under the rug now that the election is over has damaged the reputation of said Vincent P. Hannan, has created doubts in the minds of the"i residents of the City of Ithaca as to whether or not they were "taken'', has instilled a fear in other civil servants in the City of Ithaca that they may be the next innocent victims at next election time, and has created a doubt in the relationships of ,said Vincent P. Hannan and his fellow employees; and WHEREAS, in view of the above it is imperative that the Common Council either formally and specifically prefer charge's against said Vincent P. Hannan or exonerate him publicly; and WHEREAS, the Department bf Audit and Control of the State of New York has said in effect that it has nothing to do with the charges made and if the Council felt they were true that the Council should take the matter to the District Attorney; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca at its meeting of July 10, 1968,make a definite decision to do one of the following: (a) Draft definite, formal and specific charges against said Vincent P. Hannan for presentation 'to the District Attorney of Tompkins County for whatever action, if any, he deems appropriate;' or (b) Exonerate said Vincent P. Hannan from all of the public accusations, implications' and insinuations made against him by Alderman Bangs . Mayor Kiely felt that the Council should not interfere in the -natter at this time since some litigation appeared to be pending thereon. Attorney Barrett concurred that.sinoe there was a-lawsuit pending-it .would not be proper for the Council to act on the fore-going resolution.'' Mayor Kiely "then' reviewed chronologically the following actions pertaining . t0 this matter: (1) Council's action, dated December 6, 1967, requesting NYS Dept. .of Audit .& Control to investigate;' and a letter from J. L. Russell, City Controller, dated December -13,, 1967, forwarding this request to Audit & Control. (2) ` Answer, dated December 21, 1967, indicating the'Department requested more details and specific nature of the problem. (3) A letter from City Controller to the Mayor, dated May 8, 1968, indicating that the Dept. of Audit & Control felt the investigation requested was not its function. or responsibility and that if it were to be pursued at State level it should •be done through the office of John Feeney, Deputy Controller of the State of New'York. 'OtheY- wise, it should be done locally through the District Attorney's office if there were' specific charges of mis-appropriation. In view of the foregoing, Mayor Kiely urged Alderman Rundle to withdraw his resolution and suggested that he could introduce a resolution directing him, the Mayor, to take' the matter to the District Attorney. The Mayor indicated he had no objection whatsoever to such a course of action. After some further discussion Alderman Rundle, with Alderman Spano's consent, withdrew the foregoing resolution and followed the Mayor's suggestion. By Alderman Rundle, seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Mayor be .authorized and directed to request Tompkins County District Attorney to conduct an investigation of any and all alleged irregularities involved in the Northern Lights Bridge Company .controversy. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Bangs Motion Carried.. DONALD E. GIBSON: The Clerk reported that a vacancy existed on the Civil Service Commission since June 1, 1968 when the term of John L. Button had expired. Mayor Kiely expressed- his appreciation 'for Mr. Button's services and announced his appointment.of Donald E. Gibson, 105 Fall View Terrace, to fill the vacancy for a six-year term ending June 1, 1974. Ithaca, %ill of—Sale of Lands CHAPTER 536 An Act to authorize the city of Ithaca to sell and convey part of certain unimproved lands of the city at private sale. Approved and effective June 5 lgr4. Passed on home rule request gee COnst. art. IX, § 2(b)(2), and DlcKlrney's Legislative Lacy •14. The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly,do enact as follows: Section I. The city of Ithaca, for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as the Com mon Council of the City of Ithaca may determine to be fair and equitable, is herebv authorized to sell at private _ sale and to release and quitclaim to the purchaser thereof the following described land: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL 01" LAM) situate in the City of Ithaca. County of Tontl.)kins, State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of the premises heretofore conveyed by the City of Ithaca to Donau! R'. Moore and 1?ila ill. Moore by deed dated December 2' 1968 in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office Lli�berel��3clof 1)eeclsa I��' 383, which point is 34 feet 6 inches north from the point of intemection of said west line with the north line Of I.-list State Strcet; thence north along said west line of premises heretofore conveyed to .Moore above referred to, 16 feet to a point; thence wosterly at ri west line 5 feet to a point; thence sou rl les to said they parallel to the ght angwest line of said Moore premises above referred to, 16 feet to a point; thence east- erly at right angles to the last described course five feet to the point or place of beginning. § 2. The conveyance pursuant to this act shall be signed and executed by the Mayor of the city pursuant to a resolution of the Common Colin- eil, duly adopted by a majority vote, and may contain such stipulations and conditions, not inconsistent with this act, as the Common Cot;nc:l PAW may determine will best promote and protect the public interest. § 3. This act shall take effect immediately. 93 c -3- July 109 1968 SALE OF PROPERTY: Attorney Barrett reported that the Governor had signed a bill permitting the City to sell at private sale a small strip of land in the parking area adjacent to the former "Eagles" building to Donald and Ella Moore upon approval of the Council. Alderman Nordheimer reported a price of $2,500.00 had been agreed upon as the purchase amount Mr. Moore was willing to pay for this property and he recommended its approval with the condition that all closing costs be borne by the purchaser and further that if an elevator is not con- structed thereon within a period of 3 years the property shall revert to the City. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Holland BE IT RESOLVED that by the authority of a special act of the legislature of the State of New York, the City of Ithaca shall release and quit-claim to Donald W. Moore and Ella M. Moore, inconsideration of the payment of the sum of $2,500.00, and the assumption of all _ closing costs incurred by the City; ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, and the State of New York, bounded and described as follows: BEGINNING at a point in the west line of the premises heretofore conveyed by the City of Ithaca to Donald W. Moore and Ella M. Moore by deed dated December 28, 1967 and recorded January 4, 1968 in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Liber 473 of Deeds page 383, which point is 34 feet 6 inches north from the point of intersection of said west line with the north line of East State Street; thence north along said west line of premises heretofore conveyed to Moore above referred to, 16 feet to a point; thence westerly at right angles to said west line 5 feet to a point; thence southerly parallel with the west line of said Moore premises above referred to, 16 feet to a point; thence easterly at right angles to the last described course five feet to the point or place of beginning. cr UPON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: (1) A passenger elevator shall be constructed and completed upon the above described { premises connected to and serving the former "Eagles" Building adjoining on the east and now owned by Donald W. and Ella M. Moore. (2) The title to said premises shall revert to the City in the event that said premises shall no longer be used for the above described elevator. (3) There shall be no easement over and across any remaining lands of the City intended or implied as a result of this conveyance. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a quit-claim deed to the property on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal, for delivery to Mr. and Mrs. Moore. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried, TAX COLLECTION: Controller Russell reported that as of July 3rd, the end of the tax collection period without penalties, the total sum of $1,813,069.00 or 92.6% of the total tax warrant had been collected, and that approximately $143,800.00 remained to be collected. TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS BUREAU REPORT: Controller Russell reported the collection of approx- imately $1,100.00 as the result of sending out suponeas on unpaid traffic tickets and that he was continuing to send out about five per day covering an average of about 40 tickets, He credited this success to the installation of a new filing system installed to make this possible. TAX DEEDS EXPUNGED: On recommendation of the Controller and Chamberlain, action was taken to expunge tax deeds and/or taxes deemed to be uncollectible as follows: By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the following Tax Deeds owned by the City of Ithaca and/or City taxes be and nr ? they hereby are ordered expunged as recommended by the Chamberlain and the Controller: Etherlee Broughton, 410 Cliff Street Year Sold Deed to Date of Deed Amount 1964 City of Ithaca Dec. 3, -19-6-5 72.90 1965 it 11 Nov. 28, 1966 156.29 1966 it It Nov. 30, 1967 127.62 1967 if It 92.78 1968 City Tax 40.00 Total: 489.59 James Knapp, 201 Cliff St. - 1968 Tax 173.00 Carried. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTRACTS: The Controller recommended approval of a contract with the School District for the collection of school taxes by the Chamberlain for the school year ending June 30, 1969 for a fee of $16,700.00. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and the City School District for the collection of school taxes by the City Chamberlain for the school year ending June 30, 1969 for the stated fee of $16,700.00 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. 94 rbwww i �wI1N The Controller recommended approval of another contract with the District for its share of administering Civil Service for a fee of $3,048.00. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that a contract between the City and the City School District for the services of Civil Service Commission to the District for the school year ending June 30, 1969 for the stated fee of $3,048.00 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. ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTANT TO CONTROLLER: Alderman Miller reviewed a proposal approved by the Finance Committee to create a position of "Administrative Assistant to Controller" who would, among other things, be in position to travel to Albany and Washington regarding state and federal aid available to cities, which he felt would be extremely helpful to Ithaca. Alderman Rundle felt action on this position should be delayed until the Charter Revision Commission had completed its work. Alderman Miller felt the new charter proposal would be flexible in its framework, leaving a position of this nature open for the Mayor and Council to decide upon since it would be permissible but not mandated. He also felt that it would be several years before any new charter would become effective. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to prepare job specifications for the position of "Administrative Assistant to Controller" and present them to the Civil Service Commission for approval and report thereon to the Council at a later date, Carried, AUDIT: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, th&t the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $15 ,306.51, as listed on audit abstract #6-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. Alderman Rundle expressed an interest in having the vouchers on audit abstracts available to all members for examination prior to each meeting. It was agreed that copy of the abstract be posted in the Council room prior to each meeting for information of all members of the Council. V BIDS-POLICE UNIFORMS: By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccueci WHEREAS, bids on items of uniform for Ithaca Police Department, which were received on May 24, 1968, 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 E. State Street, Ithaca, New York for the following items of uniform be accepted: Unit Price Serge Winter Trousers $ 22— ,75 Blouses Serge 55.75 Tropical Trousers 21.50 Overcoat 78.50 Caps 5.95 Shirts 4.75 BLOUSES: Patrolmen, Sergeant 55.75 Captain, Chief 56.75 TROUSERS: Patrolmen, Sergeant, Captain, Chief, Winter Weight 22.75 Summer Weight - 21-50 Motorcycle 28.75 CAPS: Patrolmen, Sergeant, Captain, Chief 5.95 Motorcycle 6.45 REEFER OVERCOAT 3/4 LENGTH: Full Satin Lining 72.50 Full Wool Lining - Satin 78.50 SHIRTS: Short sleeve Simpson, Air Flow Navy Blue as per specs. 4.75 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 the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1968 Police Department budget, account #A82-308. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. FIRE: Alderman Sullivan commended the excellent work of the Fire Chief and all of those who helped bring a fire at the Mobil Oil Co, site on Cascadilla St. under control on the night of July 8. He felt they deserved the thanks of the entire community for preventing what could have resulted in a very serious fire and could well have cost some lives as well as a great deal of property damage in the area. Mayor Kiely reported he had already written to the Chief conveying his thanks and that he had written to several other people who performed heroic services at the scene of the fire on this occasion. -r• ftse Lo, 064 95 POLICE FORCE: Alderman Sullivan discussed a proposal to increase the present police force by six additional patrolmen. He felt this would enable the Department to recruit young men who are being discharged from the armed forces. Alderman Spano called attention to the existing three vacancies on -be force and. suggested they be filled first. Alderman Saccucci supoorted the idea of additional men but emphasized the importance of their being used on special assignments because he felt the public is demanding more police protect- ion due to the alarming number of burglaries occuring recently. Alderman Sullivan felt much of the discussion on this problem should be done at committee level and requested Mr. Saccucci to present his plans for a special "task force" on burglaries to the Public Safety Committee for its consideration. The matter was therefore left with the Public Safety Committee for future consideration and report. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - LADDER TRUCK: Alderman Nordheimer reported that the Board of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $6 ,000.00 to finance the purchase of a new ladder truck to be used by the City Electrician in the performance of his duties. He felt the request was a reasonable one since the present truck being used was very old and unsafe. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the sum of $6,000.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriation, budget account A-88 - On-Street Parking, to finance the cost of a new ladder truck for the City Electrician's use as requested by the Board of Public Works. �+ During a discussion Alderman Feldt felt an estimate of repairing the old truck should be obtained. Mr. Nordheimer replied it would cost $1,000.00, an expenditure of which he did not approve. Alderman Bangs felt the City should hire an outside mechanic to inspect the old truck and report on its condition. Superintendent Dingman felt the truck was indeed unsafe and wondered how the Police Department had used it for so long in its present condition. After some further discussion a roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows: AYES: 6 - Sullivan, Saccucci , Slattery, Holland, Nordheimer, Feldt NAYS: 6 - Bangs, Anderson, Rundle , Spano, Jones , Miller Due to a tie vote, Mayor Kiely voted in the affirmative and declared the motion carried. Motion carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION- CORNELL AVENUE: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Public Workq had requested an additional appropriation of $2,500.00 from the Water Contingent Fund to repair the pavement on Cornell Avenue damaged when a water main had to be replaced. He recommended approval of the request. By _Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the sum -of-$2,500,04 be and it hereby is appropriated 'from the Water Contingent Fund to Capital Account #F-391-3 in the 'Water Fund to complete the patching of Cornell Avenue as requested by the Board. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. ALBERT BOWERS: Alderman Nordheimer reported that the Board had requested the Council to approve its appointment of Albert Bowers as a motor equipment operator at the rate of $3.12 per hour, the second merit increment step of grade 28 in the Compensation Plan, effective July 29, 1968. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Board's appointment of Albert Bowers as a motor equipment operator at the rate of $3.12 per hour, the second merit increment of grade 28 in the Compensation Plan, be approved. Carried. Alderman Nordheimer requested that a copy of the Council's agenda for its meetings be mailed to members of the Board of Public Works , and the Mayor instructed the Clerk to do so. MINI-SWIM POOL: Alderman Slattery recommended adoption of a resolution to authorize the Mayor to sign a contract with N.Y.S. Conservation Department which would provide State aid in the amount of $16,000.00 for purchase of a mini-swim pool which was authorized at _the Council's last meeting._ By Alderman Slattery: seconded by-:A.lderman Rundle DVq0I-VED, that the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized and directed to sign and execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca, under its Corporate Seal, a contract between the City of Ithaca and the State of New York requesting state aid for acquisition and construct- ion of a "Mini-Pool" in the Northside Neighborhood House Playground, Project No. 68-2017, at a total estimated cost of $32,000.00. Carried. (� 6 -6- duly 10, 19S8 HOUSING PROJECT: By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority, in pursuance of 220 units of public housing for the City of Ithaca, N.Y. , in response to the Common Council's request, has, through diligent and untiring efforts, produced theIj�sign Development Documents through its Architects, Levatich and Miller, and, WHEREAS, the said design in its Schematic Phase was most enthusiastically approved by the Local Authority, the Ithaca Planning Board, the Governing body (Common Council) and officials of the Housing Assistance Administration in the Regional Office in New York City, and WHEREAS, this said project design has been accepted unanimously by the now impatient citizens of Ithaca, who helped create it, and WHEREAS, this project,due to the unforeseen high cost of Site Improvements (due largely to sub-surface conditio4s) and due to the now higher cost of construction, is over budget, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. , to request that everything possible be done at the Regional level of the Housing Assistance Administration to assure this project's success in its present form; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this body go on record in support of what experts in this field cite as exceptional, design for public housing and particularly the City of Ithaca, New York. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: By Alderman Rundle: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that Mr. Daley, Urban Renewal Director, be requested to appear before the Council in executive session to inform and bring Council members up to date on Urban Renewal Developments in the City. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. T_/ -G_d__ i Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk r , ' Jack K. Kiely, Mayor s 97 COM�40N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. SPECIAL MEETING - EXECUTIVE SESSION 5:00 P.M. August 1, 1968. PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (12) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Feldt. ABS ENT: Aldermen (2) - Bangs, Tolles OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney.-Barr6tt Urban Renewal Agency Members - Ceracche, Arnold, Shew, Daley if 1' " Attorney - Mulvey ;.. Clerk - Blean t� Mayor Kiely convened the ouncil at 5:00 P.M. and asked members of the news media and others to leave the romm for a few minutes since there appeared to be some doubt among the aldermen whether or not members of the news media should be allowed to attawd the ExecutiveSession regarding Urban Renewal matters. NOTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE COMPANY: Mayor Kiely reported he had requested the District AttSorney to conduct an investigation of any and all alleged irregularities in the Northern Lights Bridge Co controversy as directed by the Council at its last meeting. He then read a letter in answer from the District Attorney who stated that if someone on behalf of the City government or a private citizen made a formal complaint, over his or her signature, alleging wrong-doing on the part of Mr Hannan then his office could take the necessary steps to insure a complete investigation of the matter was done. If such a complaint was not filed, then he was without jurisdiction to initiate the procedure for such action. He also suggested the City might consider requesting the Governor to cause a special grand jury to be impanelled to look into the allegations. Mayor Kiely advised this letter was f oxxLuformation of the Council since he intended releasing it to the Press and other news media. He stated it would be listed on the Council's next agenda for appropriate action. BARGAINING AGENTS' AGREEMENT - PAID FIREMIN: The Mayor then read a letter from the City Attorney to John LoPinto, attorney for the Paid Firemens.' Association, stating that as a result of a meeting held on July 30th by the Fact Finding Board, appointed by the Public Employees' Relations Board, the City's Negotiating Committee had agreed to resume and continue negotiations between the Paid Firemens' Association and the City of Ithaca if the Uouncil so desires:. He advisedthis matter would be on the Council's next agenda also.. URBAN RENEWAL REPORT: After some discussion pro and con it was agreed to permit members of the Press and other news media to attend the Executive Session of the Council regarding urban renewal matters and the Mayor asked members of the news mediae and the Agency to return to the Council Chamber and declared the meeting an open one. Mr Daley, momaaim uW Executive Director of the Agency, briefed members of the Council on the entire history of Urban Renewal in the City of Ithaca from its start to date.he­stated , the Agency was well ahead of schedule for its entire program and far ahead of the national average for other cities. He predicted that, without unforseen difficulties, the !enti.re program would be completed well ahead of schedule. He felt the Agency was very optimistic about meeting its schedule timely. Ee cornp;ired the cost of all proposed new developments with the assessed valuation of existing sites and buildings thereon and in each case he noted a substantial increase in assessed valuation -asum he estimated might rum from two to two and one-half million dollars for the City upon completion of the entire project. He ex- pressed his hope that the Agency would fi nd it possiblewithin the next 30 to 90 days to make public the identity of its developers for blocks 202 and 203 in the project area. Mr Daley answered various and sundry questions which were asked by many aldermen. On motion the meeting was a djounred at approximately 6:15 P. Z. Blea.n, C'ty� C -rk. Jac K Ugly, Mayor. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEBTNGS CITY OF ITHACA,NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. August 7, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (14) Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt Attorney - Barrett Chief of Police - VanOstrand Supt. df Pub. Works - Dingman Controller - .Russell Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean City Planner - Kasprzak - Firemen - Apgar and Cynoske All present stood and were led by Mayor Kiely in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standing for a few moments of silent prayer. MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on August 1st, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. NO. 9 FIRE STATION: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending that the building at 311 College Avenue (old No. 9 Fire Station) be'-placed under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works for disposition as soon as the station is moved to its new quarters at 309 College Avenue. - By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending that the zoning rdinance be anended to' g provide: density conttgL1__tegul`ations:__in accordance with a proposal which it submitted for consideration By Alderman Jones: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's proposal be received acid referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and report. - Carried. TELEVISION: Mayor Kiely advised he'had received an informal request from Ithaca College that it ,e,pexmitted to continue its program of televising meetings of the Council start- ing in October when the students return to school. He anticipated a- formal'request at a later date and suggested the Council members think about it since -,it would mean holding the meetings at the College's new studio on South Hill which 'is outAde the ,City. V NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE CO. : Mayor Kiely again read a letter from the District Attorney regarding the Northern Lights Bridge Co, controversy-.4hich he had read at the special meet- ing on August 1st. He then announced his appointment -<& Aldermen. Stallman$- Rundle,-Tolles and Nordheimer to serve as "A Committee of Inquiry" to review allegations in the so-called "Northern Lights Case". . He named-Alderman Stallman as Chairman of the Committee. BARGAINING AGENTS' AGREEMENT - PAID FIREMEN'S ASSN.: By Alderman Miller • seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, •that the Council hereby authorizes its Negotiating Committee, to resume and continue negotiations with the Paid Firemen.'s Association regarding its bargaining agents' agreement as recommended by the I+act Finding Board, appointed by the Public Employees' ., Relations Board of the State of New York, Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - WATER & SEWER MAIN RELOCATION: 'The Controller presented a request from the Superirdtendeftt for an additional appropriation of $10,000.00 to complete the water and'•sewer main relocation project in 'the Flood Control area. By Alderman Tolles: sec onded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that $5,000 be appropriated from the Water Fund Contingent Account No. F290-650 and $5,000 be appropriated from Sewer Contingent Account No. G290-650 to Capital Fund Account, titled, Relocation of Water & Sewer Mains for Flood Control. Alderman -Nordheimer and others questioned why the request came from the Superintendent rather than the Board of Public Works. The Superintendent certified that, at the request of the Finance Committee, he had polled members of the Board by phone. and.all six members had approved• the, request for the additional appropriation. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. 99 - 2- August 7, 1968 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, 1968. He advised they were the same as used last year with the exception that the polling place for the 1st District of the Seventh Ward would be moved from the old to the new No. 9 Fire Station at 309 College Ave. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Bangs 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, 1968: FIRST WARD: 1st 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: 1st 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: 1st 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 N. Tioga Street No. 7 Fire Station 2nd District Cor. of King & Aurora Fall Creek School 3rd District Cor. of King & Aurora Fall Creek School FIFTH WARD: 1st District 402 N. Aurora Street St. Paul's Methodist Church 2nd District 312 East Seneca Street Boothroyd's Insurance Agency 3rd District Cornell Campus Noyes Lodge SIXTH WARD: 1st District 115 N. Cayuga Street Masonic ,Temple 2nd District 520 Hudson Street South Hill School 3rd District 520 Hudson Street South Hill School SEVENTH.WARD: 1st District 809 College Avenue No. 9 Fire Station 2nd District 105 Stewart Avenue East .Hill School 3rd District 502 Mitchell Street Belle Sherman School Carried.` ` RENT OF POLLING PLACES: The Clerk reported a request had been received to increase the rent of polling places to $15.00 per day, By-Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the rate of $15.00 per day as' the amount to be paid by the City for rent of polling places ; and that the sum of $120.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund.to Current Appropriations, budget account A-60 - Elections, for this.:purpose. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried. BOND -SALE_:'- Controller Russell requested authorization to conduct a bond sale for several v bond issues previously authorized. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the City Controller be and hereby is authorized and directed to engage the services of the City's Bonding Attorneys to prepare the consolidation of the following` bond issues of the City of Ithaca, heretofore separately authorized, and provide'"for the details and sale thereof: 1. Floral Avenue Property Acquisition $ 765000 2. No. 9 Fire Station 335M0 3. Cass Park Road 99,000 4. Parking Lot D 603,000 - 5. Vinegar Hill Pump Station 81,000 .6. Giles Street & University Avenue Sewers 81,000 7. Vacuum Filter Building and Sludge `Dryer 114,300 Total 1,389 300, AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. AUDIT:'_ By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED,, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $8,015.87,. as listed on audit abstract #7-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. -3- August Z, 1968 ` LOCAL LAW: Alderman Feldt presented the following proposed local law which he advised. had been prepared upon recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners: A LOCAL LAW amending Section 166, Paragraph 8, of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 of the State of New York, as amended, being the Charter of the City of Ithaca, (Sec. 6-4 (8) as codified) , to alter the powers of the Board of Fire Commissioners to dispose of funds received from premiums of policies of foreign and alien fire insurance companies pursuant to Sections 553 and 554 of the Insurance Law. BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. Section 166, Paragraph 8, of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 of the State of New York, entitled An Act to Consolidate and Revise the Several Acts Relative to the City of Ithaca, and Acts amendatory thereof, as said section was last amended by Local Law No. 4, 1960, Section 1, (Section 6-4 (8) as codified) , is hereby amended to read and provid"__' as follows: 166. 8. To be trustees of all monies now constituting "the active firemen's relief fund" together with one-half of all monies that may hereafter be received by the City of , Ithaca as a fire department tax on premiums on policies of foreign and alien fire insurance companies pursuant to sections five hundred fifty-three and five hundred fifty-four of.the Insurance Law (except the amount payable under the provisions of such law to the firemen '$, association of the State of New York) , together with any other monies, gifts or property whatsoever acquired for relief or benefit purposes, to be accumulated as a relief fund for sick, indigent or disabled firemen, with power to draw upon such fund for temporary relief and benefits only, as said board shall determine; said monies shall not be used for any other purposes, except that the board may, at any time, distribute such fire departmen_ nt tax marries so received equally among each of the volunteer fire companies of the City. for the use and benefit of the Ithaca Fire Department and the company or companies comprising the same so long as the balance of said relief fund shall be at least the sum of ninety thousand-.-,., ,. dollars $90,000.00 Said board shall have full power and authority to invest such funds in any investments ,legal for trust funds under the laws of the State of New York. At the close of each fiscal year and at such other times as the Common Council shall require, said Board of Fire .Commissioners as such trustees, shall submit to the Common .Council a detailed accounting of such fund. Section 2. Present section (8a) (as presently codified) shall remain in its present form without change. Section 3. This act shall take effect immediately. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the proposed local law be received and laid on the table for action .at a subsequent meeting. Carried. PATROLMEN: Alderman Sullivan recommended approval of the Police Commissioner's request for` , six additional patrolmen for the police force. By- Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, Louis R. Withiam, Police Commissioner of the City of Ithaca, has requested an increase in the number of patrolmen in the Police Department, and WHEREAS, the Commissioner's request has been reviewed and approved by the proper authority, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes an increase in the number of patrolmen for the Ithaca Police Department from 38 to 44-or an increase of six additional patrolmen. Carried. BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Sullivan reported the Architect had prepared preliminary plans for remodeling Bibbins Hall and indicated he would have a complete report on this subject at the next regular meeting. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM: Alderman Holland presented the following recommendation of the Human Relations Committee: WHEREAS, the City has given its employees Workmen's Compensation, self insurance,and state employees' health insurance coverage; and has included them in the New York State Employees' retirement system; we, the Human Relations Committee of the Common Council, believe that it is necessary for the City to take another step in promoting a better relationship be- tween the City and its employees. We believe that the City should encourage its employees to take advantage of the numerous educational facilities that are located in this area. Some employees , due to financial ,..,w,` reasons, have not had the opportunity to graduate from high school or college. There are other employees who would probably like to take courses which would give them a broader and,, more thorough knowledge of their specific jobs or it would make them better prepared to seek a higher position if and when they chose to do so. In order to instill more faith in the employees toward the City and to increase the efficiency and skills, mentally and physically, of its employees we feel that the City should set up a program which would enable its employees to enjoy the benefits of a good education. 10 —4— August 7, 1968 THEREFORE, we advocate that if an employee decides to take courses whether on a high school or college level the City should reimburse part of an employee's expenses (books, tuition, etc.) at the end of a successful school semester. If he has more than one year to finish or simply wants to take more courses he can do so by asking for assistance for the next year. This program should be set up with the Finance Committee of Common Council in order for them to determine a certain limit in regards to reimbursement and in regards to the number of people involved in the program. We feel that any employee who has the desire to improve his position in life and knows the hard work and long hours that lie ahead of him if he is given the chance to go back to school on a part-time basis is an employee well worth having working for the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Holland: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the Committee's recommendation regarding an educational program be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. WOOD STREET - BELLE SHERMAN TRACTS: The Controller stated that he had been advised that t11 administration costs could be included in the City's application for state and federal aid in the purchase of the Wood Street and Belle Sherman tracts for recreational purposes. This would entitle the City to additional aid of approximately $831.00. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized and directed to file an amended application with the Open Spaces Program of the Housing & Urban Development Agency for aid in the purchase of the Wood Street and Belle Sherman tracts for recreational purposes which will include administration costs for these projects, not heretofore included, and which will entitle the, City to additional federal and state aid. Carried. CHIEF OF POLICE: Alderman Saccucci recommended that the Chief of Police be required to wear his uniform while on duty. Mayor Kiely agreed to bring the matter to the attention of the Police Commissioner. LINCOLN-AURORA STOP SIGN: Alderman Spano read a petition for the replacement of a stop sign at Lincoln and Aurora Streets. It contained 11 signatures of area residents. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Rundle RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Public Works & County Relations Committee. Carried. LITTER COMPLAINT: Alderman Nordheimer reviewed the delays encountered recently by an Alderman when he tried to present a complaint about litter being thrown from a car in the City. He expressed the hope that complaints of such a nature be acted upon promptly. On motion the meeting was adjourned. o. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayor f 102 commit COUNCIL PIIOCL D71fes CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. September 4, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (14)- Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery,Holland, Bangs, Anderson, Rundle, &pano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt Attorney - Barrett Chief of Police - VanOstrand Housing Authority Chairman - Cunningham Urban Renewal Member - Hirlemann if it Director - Armstrong Youth Bureau Director Cutia Planning Board Chairman - Schmidt Controller - Russell Planner - Kasprzak City Clerk - Blean Building Commissioner - VanMarter Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst.to Supt. of Pub. Works - Dougherty Public Works Commissioner - Smith All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standing for a moment in silent prayer. MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk were approved. BIBBINS HALL: Architect J. Victor Bagnardi presented preliminary plans and cost estimates for the renovation of Bibbins Hall for use as a police facility. He reviewed his proposal in detail which indicated the following cost estimates: General construction $ 68,153.00 Heating and air conditioning 27,500.00 a Plumbing 25 ,000.00 Electric 50 000.00 $170,653.00 Contingency 17,000.00 Total 1 7, 53.00 Alderman Sullivan recommended the preparation of final plans based on the proposal as submitted, By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the preliminary plans be accepted and that the Architect be authorized to proceed with final plans for the renovation of Bibbins Hall as a police facility. Carried FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT: Mr. Ralph C. Smith appeared before the Council and urged that favorable action be taken to approve a proposed contract with the Finger Lakes Association for 1969 and to make payment for the year 1968 if at all possible. He reviewer the work done by the Association to publicize the Finger Lakes Region, including Ithaca, and felt the City should capitalize on its natural and cultural assets by helping the Association financially in its efforts to attract tourists to the Ithaca area. The Clerk then read a letter from the Association requesting approval of a contract for the year 1969 which indicated Ithaca's share would be $863.97. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. FLOOD CONTROL DIKE SITE: Mr. Russell Marion, RD4, Canastota, N. Y. , asked the Council to req:,-.-it the State of New York to study the possibility of a new site for a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' levee at the southern end of the Flood Control project in the Inlet Valley area. He felt the present proposed site of the dike would cause the loss of valuable commercial land. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that Mr. Marion's request be referred to the Public Works & County Relations Committee for study and report. Carried. PETITION-E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC: Mr. Carman B. Hill appeared as spokesman for property owners and residents of upper E. State Street and read a petition indicating their concern about the increase in truck traffic along E. State Street (route 79 within the City). The petition contained 78 signatures of area residents and expressed their concern about the safety, air pollution and noise problems. The petitioners asked that an alternate route be established which would bring most of this traffic into the City over route 13 and that until an alternate route is effective the City and/or the County do the following: (1) Strictly enforce the existing speed limit at all times including sleeping hours. (2) Reduce the speed limit for trucks to 15 m.p.h. or for everybody if necessary. (3) The road surface is rapidly deteriorating due to the weight of the trucks so frequent weight checks of them should be made. o - 2 - September 4, 1968 (4) Arrests for disturbing the peace should be made of the noisiest trucks. To assist law enforcement agencies some residents are willing to be deputized or will make citizens' arrests. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. BARGAINING AGENTS' AGREEMENT-FIREME[J: Mr. Russell, Chairman of the City's Negotiating � Committee, reported that the Committee finally had reached an agreement with the Ithaca Paid Firemen which was satisfactory to both parties. He reviewed three points covered in the agreement which had been changed with the mutual consent of both parties and he recommended approval of the new agreement. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman. Stallman RESOLVED, that the revised agreement between the City of Ithaca and Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association be ratified and approved as recommended by the City's negotiating Committee; 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. Unanimously carried. Mayor Kiely declared a 3-minute recess in the proceedings during which time the agreement was signed and executed. At the end of the recess Mayor Kiely called the meeting to order again. George Apgar, President of the Paid Firemen's Association, indicated he was very happy to sign the new agreement and expressed his thanks to members of the City's Negotiating Committee and all other city officials who helped for their great amount of time and effort spent in arriving at an agreement that was satisfactory to all concerned. Alderman Stallman felt this was a good example of how reasonable people can sit down and bargain effectively without animosity or hard feelings and he complimented meiibers of' ' both groups for an excellent job. MRS. SHARON HOUSWORTH: The Clerk'read a``letter from the City`Assessd �request'iirg the appointment-of Mrs. Sharon,Housworth as a Senior Typist to replace Mrs. Catherine Tompkins w)io- had resigned. L By. Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Mrs. Sharon Housworth be appointed provisionally to the position of Senior Typist, in the City Assessor's office at an annual salary Qf,.$4,052.00,, the mimril"`o ' gay '1$ .in the':Compensation Plan; that her a .pointment become effective" pn Sep 96 8; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold. an, examination for ths position, Ares: : 1.3. Naas: 0 Abstaining: 1 - Rundle Carried, . TE .EVISED MEETINGS; The Clerk rend a letter, from Ithaca College offering to televise the Council's meetings..during the coming academic year, beginning with the October meeting,if the'Council would agree to hold its meetings in the Performing Arts Center,on the new South Hill Campus. Aldermen Anderson and Stallman opposed, Aldermen Rundle and Spano favored. the televising of only two. meetings in the year, Alderman Saccucci favored it on al,temporary basis, Aldermen Feldt, Holland and Sullivan favored it as.'offered;' Alde"rman Tolles wondered if it would be legal to hold meetings outside the city. limits:,''and Alderman, Jones requested the City Attorney, to rule on the legality of such procedrur.e. Attorney, Barrett ruled that such procedure, although unprecedented in Ithaca, would be- legal. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED that' the Council accepts the College's offer; and that meetings of the Council for the College's academic year, beginning on Oct. 2, 1968, be held at- 7c30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on the South Hill Campus on the first Wednesday of each month. By,Alderman Bangs.:, seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED- that the foregoing motion be amended to provide that the mee.tirigs?be' held at the Coll { Television studio during October, November and December; ancT that`the Counci reassess 'their value in January and decide at that time whether.to continue this practice oir not. A vote on the'amendment resulted as follows: A�fes: 10 `'- Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Spano, Stallman `Miller Tolles, Feldt Nays:' 4 = Jones, Nordheiter, 'Anderson, Rundle Carried. A'vote on the original motion as amended resulted as follows: Ayes- 9 Sullivan, Saccucci , Slattery, Holland, Bangs, Nordheimer, Miller, Tolles, Feldt Nays_: 5 Jones, Stallman, Anderson, Rundle , Spano Motion Carried. 104 -3- September 4, 1968 v' LOCAL LAW - ACTIVE FIREMEN'S-RELIEF The Clerk reported that a proposed local law amending Sec. 166 of the Charter (Sec. 6-4 as codified) had laid on the table since the last meeting. Action to adopt it was taken as follows: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 166 , PARAGRAPH 81 OF CHAPTER 503 OF THE LAWS OF 1908 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, AS AMENDED, BEING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, (Sec. 6-4 0) as codified) , to alter the powers of the Board of Fire Commissioners to dispose of fluids received from premiums of policies of foreign and alien fire insurance companies pursuant to Sections 553 and 554 of the Insurance Law. By Ald. Feldt: Seconded by Ald. Tolles BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section. l. Section 166, Paragraph 8, of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 of the State of New York, entitled An Act to Consolidate and Revise the Several Acts Relative to the City of Ithaca, and Acts amendatory thereof, as said section was last amended by Local Law No. 4, 1960, Section 1, (Section 6-4 (8) as codified) , is hereby amended to read and provide as follows: 166. 8. To be trustees of all monies now constituting"the active firemen's relief fund' together with one-half of all monies that may hereafter be received by the City of Ithaca as a fire department tax on premiums on policies of foreign and alien fire insurance companies pursuant to sections five hundred fifty-three and five hundred fifty-four of the Insurance Law (except the amount payable under the provisions of such law to the firemen's association of the State of New York) , together with any other monies, gifts or property whatsoever acquired for relief•or benefit purposes, to be accumulated as a relief fund for sick, indigent or disabled firemen, with power to draw upon such fund for temporary relief and benefits only, as said board shall determine; said monies shall not be used for any other purposes, except that the board may, at any time , distribute such fire department tax monies so received equally among, each of the volunteer fire companies of the City for the use and benefit of The Ithaca Fire Department and the company or companies comprising the same so long as the balance of said relief fund shall be at least the sum of ninety thousand dollars ($90,000.00). Said board shall have full power and authority to invest such funds in any investments legal for trust funds under the laws of the State of New York. At the close of each fiscal year and at such other tim as the common council shall require , said board of fire commissioners as such trustees, shall submit to the common council a detailed accounting of such fund. Section 2. Present section (8a) (as presently codified) shall remain in its present form without change. Seetion 3. This act shall take effect immediately upon filing; in the office of the Secretary of State. Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 z.Q. Carried. Approved by me this 1c'j—day of September 196&-and designated Local Law # -1968. Jack K. Kiely, Mayor 1y �J HORNER ESTATE AGREEMENT: Attorney Barrett presented and recommended approv of an agree- ment between Arthur J. Noble, Attorney for the Estate of Minnie M. Horner, and several other persons including the City of Ithaca whereby the City would agree to accept $615.47 in full satisfaction of a tax lien in the amount of $675.03 helcl by it against the Minnie Horner Estate. By Alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented by the City Attorney 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. BUS APPROPRIATION; The Controller reported the Board of Public Works had taken bids on a new bus and needed an additional appropriation of $1,000.00 to help finance its purchase. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by P4derman Stallmap RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund No. 22, Bus Acquisition, to the General Fund as an additional appropriation to finance the purchase of a new bus; and that the Controller be authorized to transfer the sum of $1,000.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to budget account A-218, Public Transportation, for this purpose. Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Carried. ✓ ARCHITECTS'FEES - Public Safety Building: The Controller reported the County of Tompkins had requested the City to pay one-half of the architects' fees for the proposed joint County- City public safety building as it had agreed to do when this building was under consideration. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $5,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund 1 O C� -4- September 4, 1968 No. 9, Municipal Buildings and Properties, to the General Fund to pay the City's share of Architect's fees on a County-City public safety building; and that the Controller be authorized to transfer $5,000.00 from said Reserve Fund to budget account A-10 Council, for this purpose. .Ayes. 14 Nays: 0 Carried. APPOINTMENTS: The Controller reported the need for making several personnel changes within the Finance Department which were brought about the recent resignation of Mrs. Virginia Rogers. Action �, as taken thereon*as follows: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Mrs. Sally Carpenter be appointed provisionally to the position of Principal Account Clerk at an annual salary of $5 ,767.00, the second merit increment step of grade 25 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment become effective on Sept. 1, 1968, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a promotional examination for this position. Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Mrs. Pamela Tallman be appointed provisionally to the position of Senior Account Clerk in the Controller's office at an annual salary of $4,558.00, the minimum �. of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment become effective on Sept. 1, t� 1968; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Mrs. Yuetta Smith be appointed provisionally to the position 6f'Acc6unt Clerk in the Chamberlain's office at an annual salary of $4,052,00, the minimum of. grade 18 in the Compensation-Plan; that her appointment become.effective. on Sept. 16, 1968; and the Civil Service Commission"be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried: Controller Russell then reported that two part-tine clerks in the Traffic Violations Bureau were leaving to return to school and he recommended the appointment of Mrs. Ann Sullivan, who had passed a civil service examination, on a full-time basis, and the appointment of an additional clerk for assiggnment to the Bureau. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman HESOLVED, that Mrs. Ann Sullivan be appointed to the position of Clerk in the Traffic Violations Bureau" 'at an annual salary of $3,,464.00, the minimum of grade 14. in the Compensation Plan;.that her appointment become effective on Sept. 3, 196$; and that it be subject to the usual probational period, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED;, that the (bntroller be authorized to hire an additional clerk for assignment to the Traffic Violations Bureau at an annual salary of $3,464.00. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $15,819.27, as listed on audit abstract #8-1968, ,be approved for payment. Carried. NO: :9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Sull.i.van recommended the sale at ,public auction of old No.9 Fire 'Station. He read a letter he had received from J. J. Clynes Jr. , Acting City Judge, recommending that the City provide parking spaces for its fire drivers adjacent to the fire stations. Some discussion ensued ,as. to the desirability of retaining title to the_property for a parking lot By Alderman Stallman,: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer L. RESOLVE, that theamatter,be t4ibled until, recommendations on the future use of this prop- exty,is received from the Board of Public Works and the Planning Board. Carried. BOARD MEETINGS: ,Alderman Nordheimer reported on several activns; taken :by the Board of Public Works at its last, meeting and particularly on an.actioxa,taken urging all member-, of ,the Public Works & County Relations Committee to attend al], .of .its ,meetings whether they-be the regular,meetings held at 4:30 p.m. .or meetings ,prior thereto. By Alderman Saccucci seconded by Alderman Nordheimer 4HEREASt the Common Council recognizes the right of the Board of Public Works to establish its own time and place of meeting, and 1 .WHEREAS,, the Common Council believes good government requires .public participation, and that the afternoon hour of 4:00 or 4:30 p.m. is not a convenient time for most persons to attend such meetings because of family and employment obligations, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council requests and urges the Board of Public Works to establish evening hours for its public meetings. Alderman Feldt indicated that he felt this was undue harrassment of the Board and did not require formal action by the Common Council. Motion defeated. 106 alit , wrrw SALE OF LAND 1301 E. STATE STREET: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Public Works had recommended the sale, at public auction, of a small parcel of city-owned land located at 1301 E. State Street at a price of not less than $500.00, its appraised value. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano WHEREAS, a request has been received by the City to sell a parcel of city-owned land located at 1301 E. State Street, and WHEREAS, upon investigation by the Board of Public Works, it appears that this land is not needed for public purposes, and said Board has recommended that it be offered for sale at public auction at a price of not less than $500.00, its appraised value, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following prescribed premises be sold at public auction under the direction of the City Clerk: Lot No. 8, Blk. 9, Map 111, on the south side of and facing on E. State Street and on the east side of and facing on Old Giles Street being a triangular lot fronting 50'+ on State Street and 401+ on Giles Street as shown on the map of the Forest City Investment Corp. (Cook Land Comp. ) by Charles Crandall and said map filed in the Tompkins County Clerk's office, 7 December 1894. TERMS OF SALE The successful bidder shall be required to pay at least 10% of his bid at the time of sale and the balance to be paid at time of delivery of Quit Claim Deed. No bid for less than $500.00, plus the cost of advertising this 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 hereby is authorized and directed to advertise for bids and hold an auction of said premises; and he is hereby directed to refuse any bid for less than $500.00, plus the cost of advertising the sale; and he is further directed to include such limitation in his advertisement for sale, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute a Quit Claim Deed to said property to the successful bidder. Ayes: 14 ' Nays 0 Carried. GARBAGE COLLECTION: By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the Common Council requests the Mayor to enforce vigorously the ordinances, rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works as they pertain to the control of trash, garbage, rubbish and litter. Carried. TRACTOR REPAIRS Alderman Nordheimer reported that Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the. Superintendent,had advised the immediate necessity of repairing tracks on the bulldozer being used at the City dump at an estimated cost of $1,000.00. If these repairs are not - made now it will require the leasing of a bulldozer to take its place which will be much more expensive. He advised that members of the Board of Public Works had been polled and they had authorized the submission of a request for an additional appropriation for this purpose. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the repair of trackson the bulldozer being used at the City dump; and that the sum of $1,000.00 be and it hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #A-115-refuse and garbage dis- posal, for this purpose. Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Carried. PUBLIC HOUSING (TURNKEY PROJECT) HECTOR STREET: Alderman Bangs reported the Housing Authority had requested approval of its proposal to acquire approximately 40 units of public housing by the "Turnkey" method on Hector Street. Maps of the site and plans of the buildings were presented with the request. Mr. Armstrong, Director of the Authority, read a resolution of the Planning Board, dated August 21, 1968, approving the plan. By Alderman Bangs: seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority has advertised and received proposals for approxi= mately forty (40) units of public housing to be produced by the "Turnkey" method of construction, and WHEREAS, the Local Authority, upon receiving tentative approval from the Housing Assistance Administration did by formal resolution approve a proposal from developer Charles Wilson of Ithaca, New York, for the immediate purchase of four (4) completed, three (3) bedroom unit, and the construction of seven (7) additional, two (2) bedroom units on a site known as the Hector Street site, and WHEREAS, at the last regular meeting on August 21, 1968, the Ithaca Planning Board did approve said plan, and make its recommendation to this body, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED after examining said proposal that the site, plan, and project, be and the same hereby is approved. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this instrument be forwarded to the Ithaca Housing authority without delay. Considerable discussion on the proposal ensued during which several aldermen indicated lack of information about it. A roll call vote on the matter was taken which resulted as follows• Ayes 12, Nays : 2: Abstaining: 2-M-1-s. Jones and Stallman(due to lack CHARTER REVISION COMMISSION'S REPORT: Alderman Miller, Chairman of the Charter Revision Commission, gave a detailed report on the work of the Commission since its creation to date. He advised the Commission held its final meeting on September 3rd, at which time it approved a proposed new Charter and Code for the City and authorized its submission to the qualified voters on November 5 , 1968, in the form of a question as follows : Shall the new charter proposed by the Charter Revision Commission be adopted? He advised that this was done all in accordance with and by authority of Municipal Home Rule Law, Article 4, Section 36, Paragraph 5 (b) . He then called upon Mr. Stanley Dickinson, a representative of C. W. Robinson Co. , Inc. , the City's consultants, who pre- sented a "Summary Digest of the Proposed Charter" which he reviewed in detail. Copies of his report were distributed to each alderman. By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Bangs RESOLVED, that the Council hereby congratulates members of the Charter Commission, its Chairman, J. Gormly Miller, and Mr. Dickinson, representing C. W. Robinson Co. , Inc. , for doing an outstanding job in preparing a new City Charter for the City of Ithaca. Carried. MERIT INCREMENTS: Controller Russell called attention to rules of the Compensation Plan which indicated that the Board of Public Works was without authority to grant merit increments to two auto mechanics at its last meeting without approval of the Council. Alderman Nordheimer reported that his Committee never discussed the proposal and that the Board's original intent was to request approval of Council but later decided it had the authority to do so itself. Attorney Barrett ruled that the Board was without statutory authority to grant these increments and that they could therefore not become effective on the Board's authorization. C POLICE BRUTALITIES: Alderman Nordheimer referred to a letter written by Kenneth Griesen, 201 Wyckoff Avenue, which appeared in the Ithaca Journal on September 3rd under the heading "A Black Day for America". Mr. Griesen's letter expressed his views about the alleged policy brutalities which occurred in Chicago, Ill. on Wednesday, August 28th, and because of these happenings he termed it a black day for America - not just for the Democratic Party. Mr. Griesen expressed his hope that Ithaca would be an island of different and suggested the Mayor and police force publicly repudiate this sort of action, renounce it for themselves, and denounce it anywhere. Alderman Nordheimer stated that he himself repudiated it and "I renounce it for myself" , he concluded. CAYUGA LAKE POLLUTION: Alderman Feldt requested the Mayor to write N.Y.S. Dept. of Health about the pollution of Cayuga Lake, and Mayor Kiely agreed to do this. On motion the meeting was adjourned. o. A. Blean, City Clerk ! act K. Kiely, Mayor b. 108 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. October 2, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor = Kiely Aldermen (11) - Sullivan, Saccueci, Slattery, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Aldermen (3) - Bangs, Holland, Miller OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Chief of Police VanOstrand Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey The, meeting was held in WICB Television Studio in the Performing Arts Center at Ithaca College on its new South Hill Campus. All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and , at his request, remained standing for a moment in silent prayer. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. CAYUGA LAKE POLLUTION: Dr. Clarence A. Carlson, Jr. , 1464 Hanshaw Road, appeared as spokesman for a Scientific Advisory Committee of the Citizen's Committee to Save Cayuga Lake and read a prepared statement concerning known and probable effects on Cayuga Lake of the current design of the proposed "Bell Nuclear Power Station" by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. with an open circuit cooling system. He felt operation of this plant will effect the environment and lives of the people of Ithaca and that all necessary steps should be taken in the design of the station which would ensure that the plant's use of Cayuga Lake would not reduce the usefulness of the lake for other purposes. A copy of his statement was presented to each alderman. Mayor Kiely advised he had written to N.x.S. Dept. of Health regarding this problem, as directed by the Council at its last meeting, and that he had received an answer indiaatir-_ the Health Department's awareness of the problem and assuring him that no proposals woul be approved by it if the discharges causeddanger to the existing ecology or if the discharges resulted in polluting the lake. During a discussion which ensued it was suggested that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be requested to present its side of the matter and the Mayor agreed to write Company officials regarding this. By Alderman Jones: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Works & County Relations Committee. Carried. MEETING'S LEGALITY: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott who asserted the City had no legal right to hold its meetings other than in the City of Ithaca. He felt that the City should enact a special statute or law permitting it to meet outside the City limits as it was doing on this occasion. He asked that meetings outside the City limits be cancelled until special legislation had been received, and then only if the public approved. Alderman Feldt reported the Charter and Ordinance Committee had discussed Mr. Abbott's protest with the City Attorney who had assured them he could find no reason to withdraw his former opinion that this meeting was legal. Both Alderman Feldt and the City Attorney felt, however, that the enactment of a Local Law permitting this would remove all possible doubts. The City Attorney indicated that plans were being formulated to draft such a ' proposal and present it to the Aldermen in time to have it enacted into legislation at a special meeting of the Council to be held ir* the City on or about October 15th. In answer to a suggestion by Alderman Saccucci that future meetings be held in Miami, Fla., the Ci , Attorney ruled such action would indeed be illegal but he maintained his position that t City could meet outside the City as long as the place was within reasonable proximity tq the City. On recommendation of Alderman Tolles the discussion was terminated to return to public business listed on the agenda. MC QRAW HQUSSIfiQ P,TQJECT: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending that every effort be made by the Council to support the McGraw Housing Project including, if necessary, the granting of tax abatement. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Jones RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. 109 -2- October 2, 1968 N0. 9 FIRE STATION: The Clert r-ad a leLtyer trezm trw 111arn t"a P"'Pan f<,f It8 reeommendati' ions regarding the (Old) No. 9 Fire Station as foljcws: (1) That the parcel of land on which the old #9 Fire Station is looatedi bs rc-bftinaa by the City. (2) That the existing building be demolished. (3) That a parking lot be constructed on said parcel of land. Action on this recommendation was deferred until later in the meeting to hear a recommenda- tion from the Board of Public Works concerning the same matter. LOCAL LAW - ACTIVE FIREMEN'S RELIEF FUND: The Clerk reported that the Mayor held a public hearing on Sept. 19th on a Local Law to alter the powers of the Board of Fire Commissioners regarding distribution of monies in the Active Firemen's Relief Fund. No one appeared to oppose the measure and the Mayor approved the law and it Baas .filed in the Office of the Secretary of State as required by law. SALE OF LAND: The Clerk reported he had conducted a public sale on September 24th at which time he had sold a parcel of city-owned land locate d at 1301 E. State Street to Mr. William G. Merrill for the minimum bid price of $500.00, plus the cost of advertising, which amounted to $17.25. RANDALL SHEW APPOINTMENT: The Clerk reported that a vacancy on the Ithaca Housing Auth-- �. ority would exist on October 17, 1968 when the present term of Tracy .Jones expires... Mayor Kiely announced that Mr. Jones did not wish to be reappointed. lie praised the Work done by Mr. Jones while a member of the Authority and extended his thanks to him for his outstanding work done for the Authority and the citizens of the City. Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of Mr. Randall E. Shew to a five-year term on the Authority, effective October 17, 1968, to replace Mr. Jones. DEBT SERVICE APPROPRIATION: The Controller reported that the City must make a payment op the Sludge Dryer bond anticipation notes prior to the time of the bond sale to cover these notes and he therefore recommended that $5,300.00 be appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund for this purpose. By Alderman Tolles: ;seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $5,300 be appropriated from the Sewer- Contingent Fund to budget account G-300, debt service, in the Sewer Furth, to make a paymen* an Sludge Dryer bond anticipation notes. AYES: 11 NAYS 0 Carried, FINGER LAKES AGREEMENT: Alderman Tolles reported that a request from Finger Lakes Assn, YJ for approval of its agreement for publicity services' was being considered by the Finance Committee in its budget deliberations for 1969. AUDIT: By Aldeman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $10,901.56 as listed on audit abstract #9-1968 be approved for payment. Carried, SPECIAL PARKING PRIVILEGES: Alderman Feldt reported that the Charter & Ordinance Comm, had considered a letter from the City Judge regarding the granting of special parking privileges but had taken no action thereon. ' ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Alderman Feldt reported the Charter & Ordinance Committee favored• t a Planning Board's proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance regarding density control which would permit 'a developer to build houses in certain R-I zones plagued by topography and where the lots are smaller than regulation size if the developer would provide enough adjacent land to ensure that the over-all density is not increased beyond the limits of the ordinance. The Committee could not however decide who should be responsible for maintenance and upkeep of such excess land. He felt this aspect needed : further clarification. POLICE SERGEANT: Alderman Sullivan read a letter from the Police Commissioner recommend!- ing that the authorization for six additional patrolmen, granted by the Council on August 7th, be changed from six patrolmen to five patrolmen and one sergeant. He recommended approval of the Commissioner's request. In view of the need for a special meeting during October the matter was tabled for action at such time. FAILf,LEO UP WEEK: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Publie Works had designated the week of October 7 - 11 as Fall Clean-Up Week throughout the City and expressed the hope that the matter would get proper publicity and that property owners would cooperate. r ® FLOOD CONTROL DTKE OTTE: •IM MetLOO�M �� L� ' Alderman Nordheimer reported that the P'ubjic Worke Comi.ttoe hod rce—rl*red Mr. ft eeell Marion's request that the City ask the State to study the possibility of a new site for a proposed levee at the southern end of the Flood Control Project. He reviewed a report on the matter by the City Engineer and indicated that the State would allow the City to con- struct a public thoroughfare on a right-of-way between the dike and Ithaca Bowl property, He recommended that the City take no action on the matter and that the Clerk be directed to forward a copy of the minutes regarding the matter to Mr. Marion at RD 4, Canastota, N.Y. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE APPROPRIATION: Alderman Nordheimer presented a request from the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $5 ,000.00 with which to finance a study of the cost of a pedestrian and/or utility bridge to replace the present abandoned bridge on Columbia Street. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the sum of $5 ,000.00 be appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund No. 4, Bridges, to the General Fund to finance a study of the cost of a pedestrian and/or utilil bridge on Columbia Street, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no final action will be taken on the results of the aforesa a study until after an independent evaluation be made of the physical capability of the present Columbia Street bridge as a pedestrian and/or utility bridge. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR ELECTRICIAN'S TRUCK: Alderman Nordheimer presented a request from the Board of Public Works for an additional appropriation of $4,000.00 to help finance the cost of a "Bucket" type truck for use by the City Electrician. The Board inspected a - truck of this type and after observing it in operation decided it was more adaptable to the Electrician's use than a ladder type truck which it had originally intended to buy. T 0 total cost of the "Bucket" type truck was estimated at $10,000.00. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,000.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account A-109 - traffic control, to help finance a new "Bucket" type truck for use by the City Electrician. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Nordheimer presented a recommendation of the Board of Public Works that old No. 9 Fire Station be sold at public auction for a price of not less than $35,000.00. He stated that because a legal description of the premises was not availab16 the City Attorney had advised against authorizing its sale at this time. Alderman Tolley presented a resolution adopted by the East Hill Merchants Association asking that the City retain ownership for development into a public parking lot . After some discussion it was agreed to refer the matter back to the Public Works Committee, Planning Board and,, .. Finance Comittee of Council for reconsideration. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Jones RESOLVED, that the Council requests the Board of Public Works to authorize its Superinten- dent to take such precautionary steps as may be necessary to winterize the building to protect it from freezing temperatures. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2 - 1968: By Alderman Nordheimer: 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 Article IX, Section 15-183 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, Parking Meter Zones, be amended by adding thereto the following streets: North Geneva Street, east side , West Buffalo Street to West Court Street West Court Street, north side , N. Cayuga Street to N. Geneva Street North Cayuga Street, both sides, E. Court Street to Cascadilla Ave. on the east side and W. Court to Cascadilla Street on the west side. Effective upon publication. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. CODE AMENDMENT NO. 3 - 1968: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Tolles 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 Article IX, Section 15-180, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, New York, Parking Prohibited at all times on Certain Streets, be amended by adding thereto, the following: North Cayuga Street, west side , 100 feet south of the southerly right-of-way line of West Court Street. Effective upon publication. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. Alderman Nordheimer reported the Committee wished to provide a 15-minute parking zone in the next 4 metered areas southerly on N,Cayuga in front of the Library and presented two proposed amendments to the traffic ordinance to affect this. Both were ruled too vague . by the City `,ttorney and were therefore referred to him for final drafting. YOUTH BUREAU REPORT: Alderman Slattery presented a report of various youth projects in operation during the 1968' summer season including: camp program, swim program - both at the High School and the Mini-Pool at the Northside House , playgrounds, Youth Center, Kiwanis baseball, basketball and wrestling, and two youth beautification projects . He termed them all successful and noted they offered employment to about 85 people through the Youth Bureau. HUMAN RELATIONS: Alderman Slatery gave a report on the following: M 0 V E: This group tries to get a list of job openings for disadvantaged citizens at various places of employment throughout the city. E 0 C This group tries to stimulate individuals and groups,hampered by the burdens of poverty, to deal effectively with their own problems. NEIGHBORHOOD_ AIDES: This program provides referral offices in the area of low income families to advise them of services available from social agencies. HEAD_START_PROGRAM: This program is for the development of four and five-year old children of low income families and provides them with the same advantages a more advantaged child would normally get. ST. PAUL'S—CARE CENTER: This program is similar to the Head Start one and makes it possible for mothers of small children to work. NEIGHBORHOOD—YOUTH—CORPS: This program provides youths from 14 to 21 from low income families with jobs with non-profit organizations paying moderate wages. It is a great help to "Drop-outs" . .. BARGAINING AGENTS AGREEMENT EXCLUSIONS: On recommendation of the City's Negotiating �. Committee action was taken to exclude several positions from bargaining agents agreements under the separate negotiating units approved for city employees as follows: . By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the following positions be excluded from representation by any of the negotiating units which have been established by the Common Council: City Controller Police Chief Asst.to Supt. of Pub. Works City Clerk Deputy Police Chief Streets & Sanitation Supv, City Chamberlain Fire Chief Water & Sewer Supv. City Planner. Assistant Fire Chiefs Parks Supervisor City Assessor Supt. of Public Works Building Commissioner City Engineer Youth Bureau Director Asst. Supt, of Public Works Carried, NORTHEEN LIGHTS BRIDGE CONTROVERSY: Alderman Stallman, Chairman of a special committee appointed by the Mayor, reported that the Committee had held only one meeting at which time ground rules, etc. regarding its study of the "Northern Lights Bridge Controversy" were established. The Committee had been unable to get together again due to vacations , J illness, etc. , he reported. HOUSING AUTHORITY: Alderman Saccucci commended the Housing Authority and its Director for its work and assured the Council that the Authority is doing everything possible to expedite the low income and elderly housing projects but that it had experienced an unforeseen delay on the Madison-Hancock Street site. E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC PROBLEM: Alderman Feldt reported that a Bulletin had been published by the Motor Truckers' Assn. requesting its drivers to avoid route 79 coming into Ithaca and use alternate routes where possible similar to those suggested by resi- dents of E. State Street in their petition to the Council recently. Mayor Kiely advised he had written to N.Y.S. Dept, of Transportation regarding the problem and had been advised that it had been turned over to the Syracuse office for consideration. Alderman Sullivan, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee, reported receipt of over thirty individual letters about the problem, all of which he turned over to the Syracuse office. GARBAGE COLLECTION: In answer to an inquiry from Alderman Nordheimer about enforcement of rules and regulations regarding garbage collection, Mayor Kiely stated he felt the Department of Public Works is continually trying to better conditions by .talking with the worst offenders. He felt the situation, although always bad, is somewhat better than it had been in the past. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Alderman Rundle expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Mayor and members of the Council for flowers sent as an expression of sympathy in the recent death of his brother. Mayor Kiely expressed his thanks and appreciation to Ithaca College and its staff for their work in televising meetings of the Council. 142 •�- October 2, 1968 Mayor Kiely announced that another Draftees' Breakfast would be held at 6:30 a.m. at the YMCA on Tuesday, October 15th, and invited aldermen to attend if possible. Mayor Kiely announced that several bound copies of the proposed new Charter were now avail- able at the City Clerk's office for reference. Alderman Stallman noted that an informa- tion bureau on the subject had been established by the Junior Chamber of Commerce and that speakers would be made available on request. Alderman Saccucci recommended that another tour of City projects be arranged. Controller Russell reported that the City's Negotiating Committee had received requests from three of the four bargaining agents for city employees for the coming year. He indicated that the requests were so varied and of such magnitude that the Committee fel' it needed some direction from the Council before proceeding further. He recommended tha the Council go in Executive Session at the special meeting to be called during October, ' ` for a discussion of the requests. On motion the meeting was adjourned. VIz Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk cn Jack K. Kiely, Mayo 13 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. October 16, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (13) Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Alderman Bangs OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Supt. of Public Works - Dingman .Controller .- 'Russell Urban Renewal Director - Daley Clerk --Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey All,present, stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Fl g and, at his request, remained standing for a moment .in silent prayer. Mayor Kiely called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber and dispense with the regular order of business to act on the following items listed on the agenda fo this special meeting: 1. Ratification of action taken at last meeting. 2. Approval of Bond Sale resolution. �.. 3. Approval of Local Laws C� a. To permit the Council to hold meetings outside the City. limits. �.: b. To provide for someone to actin the absence of both the Mayor and the Acting Mayor. 4. Authorization for an additional Sergeant in Police Department. 5. Traffic ordinance amendments. 6. Request of Board of Public Works for' new tractor at the.City's land-fill area. T. Trans fer of funds within budget appropriations. 8'. Wage negotiations for 1969. Mayor Kiely advised members of the Council that Alderman Bangs had been removed from intensive care at Tompkins County Memorial Hospital to a private room where he was making regular progress from a heart attack suffered by him recently. He indicated that Mr. Bangs may not be able to perform his- aldermanic duties for some time. MINUTES: In order to dispel any possible question as to .the validity of the actions taken at the last regular meeting of the(buncil, Alderman Tolles presented resolution to ratify them and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED., that the Council hereby ratifies all actions taken by the Common Council and all members thereof at its last regular meeting held at the Ithaca College Campus and on television on October 2, 1968, together with any and all acts by any person or persons pursuant thereto. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 2 - Mrs. Jones, Anderson Motion carried. BOND,SALE: RESOLUTION DATED OCTOBER 16, 1968 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSOLIDATION OF CERTAIN BOND ISSUES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS .`COUNTY, :NEW YORK AGGREGATING $1,380,000, HERETOFORE SEPARATELY AUTHORIZED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DETAILS AND SALE.THEREOF. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman .Stallman BE IT RESOLVED,by the Comnon' Council of the City of Ithaca, `Tompkins County, New York as follows:. Section 1. Of the' $95,000 serial bonds authorized by a bond resolution dated August, 3, 1966, for the acquisition of certain properties on Floral Avenue in said City, there shall be issued and sold $72,000 serial bonds, which shall mature-$4,,000..in each of the years 1969 to 1986, both inclusive, and shall be consolidated with .other issues of bonds of said City as hereinafter authorized. It is hereby determined.that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid class of objects or purposes is- thirty years, pur- suant to subdivision 21(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from October 31, 1966, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. The sum of $19,000;' from a source other than tho proceeds. of said bonds or bond anticipation notes, was applied on October 31,1967, to redeem a portion of the bond anticipation notes then outstanding in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. A further portion of such notes, in the amount of $4,000, will be redeemed from a source other than the proceeds of such bonds or bond anticipation notes, on or before October 31, 1968. 144 October 16, 1068 Section 2. The $335,000 serial bonds authorized by bond resolutions dated May 3, 1967 and July 5 , 1967, for the construction of a new Fire Station No. 9 on College Avenue in and for said City, shall mature $21,000 in 1969, $23,000 in 1970, $24,000 in each of the years 1971 to 1973, both inclusive, $19,000 in each of the years 1974 to 1977, both inclusive, $17,000 in each of the years 1978 to 1982, both inclusive, $14,000 in each of the years 1983 and 1984, and $15,000 in each of the years 1985 and 1986, and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as hereinafter authorized. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 11(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from August 10, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. Section 3. Of the $118,000 serial bonds authorized by bond resolutions dated April_ 5, 1967 and June 5, 1968, for the construction of a new public street from Cliff Street . to Cass Park in and for said City, there shall be issued and sold $99,000 serial bonds,;' which shall mature $8,000 in 1969,an d $7,000 in each of the years 1970 to 1982, both inclusive, and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as herein- after authorized. It 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 Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from April 28, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. The sum of $19,000, from a source other than the proceeds of said bonds or bond anticipation notes, was applied on April 28, 1968, to redeem a portion of the bond anticipation notes then outstanding in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. Section 4. Of the $603,000 serial bonds authorized by bond resolutions dated September 28, 1966 and June 5 , 1968, for the acquisition of certain real property and the construction thereon of a public parking area in and for said City, there shall be issued and sold $484,250 serial bonds for the acquisition of said land, which shall , mature $27,250 in 1969, $27,000 in each of the years 1970 to 1984, both inclusive, and $26,000 in each of the years 1985 and 1986, and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as hereinafter authorized. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid land acquisitions is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 21(a) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed fr9m October 3, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. Section 5. Of the $603,000 serial bonds authorized by bond resolutions dated September T, 1966 and June 5 , 1968, for the acquisition of certain real property and the construction thereon of a public parking area in and for said City, there shall be issued and sold $118,750 serial bonds for the construction of said parking area, which shall mature $14,750 in 1969, and $13,000 in each of the years 1970 to 1977, both inclusive, and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as herein- after authorized. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid parking area is ten years, pursuant to subdivision 20(f) of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from October 3, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. Section 6. The $81,000 serial bonds authorized by a bond resolution dated February 1, 1967, for the construction of a water pump station on Cliff Street in and for said City, shall mature $4,500 in each of the years 1969 to 1986, both inclusive , and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as hereinafter authorized. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the afore- said specific object or purpose is forty years, pursuant to subdivision 1 of paragraph P of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from February 10, 1967, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. Section 7. The $81,000 serial bonds authorized by a bond resolution dated February 13, 1967, for the construction of certain sewer improvements on Giles Street and University Avenue in and for said City, shall mature $4,500 in each of the years 1969 to 1986, bot,P inclusive, and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as herein.±' after authorized. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of top aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from February 10, 1967i the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds . Section 8. Of the $114,300 serial bonds authorized by a bond resolution dated August 3, 1966, for the construction of vacuum filtration facilities for the sewerage treatment plant of said City, there shall be issued and sold $109,000 serial bonds, which shall mature $6,000 in 1969, $7,000 in 1970, and $6,000 in each of the years 1971 to 1986, both inclusive,and shall be consolidated with other issues of bonds of said City as hereinafter authorized. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to subdivision 4 of paragraph a of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law, computed from October 19, 1966, the date of the first bond anticipation note issued in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. The sum of $5,300, from a source other than the proceeds of sad d bonds or bond anticipation notes, will be applied on or before October 19, 1968, to redeem a portion of the bond anticipation notes now outstanding in anticipation of the sale of such bonds. �3.. October 16. 1460 Section 9. The serial bonds described in the preceding . sections hereof, shall be consolidated for purposes of sale into one bond issue in the aggregate principal amount of $1,380,000. Such bonds shall each be designated substantially PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT (SERIAL) BOND, 1968, shall be dated October 1, 1968, shall be of the denomination of $5 ,000 each, shall be numbered from 1 to 276, both inclusive , shall mature in numerical order in the amount of $90,000 on February 1 in each of the years 1969 to 1973, both inclusive , $85,000 on February 1 in each of the years 197+ to 1977, both inclusive, $70,000 on February 1 in each of the years 1978 to 1982, both inclusive ,and $60,000 on February 1 in each of the years 1983 to 1986, both inclusive, and shall bear interest at a rate not exceeding five per centum per annum, payable on February 1, 1969 and semi-annually there- after on August 1 and February 1. Such bonds shall be in bearer coupon form with the privilege of conversion into bonds registered as to both principal and interest, and shall be payable as to both principal and interest in lawful money of the United States of America at the Chase Manhattan Bank (NA) in New York, New York, which by contract are the paying agents of the issuer. The aforesaid maturities constitute the aggregate of the individual maturities of each separate issue, which individual maturities are prescribed in the preceding sections hereof. Such bonds shall be signed in the name of said City of Ithaca, New York, by its City Controller, and a facsimile of its corporate seal shall be' imprinted thereon and attested by its City Clerk, and the interest coupons shall bear the facsimile signature of said City Controller. Section 10. All other matters, except as provided herein relating to such bonds, shall be determined by the City Controller. Such bonds shall contain substantially the recital of validity clause provided for in section 52.00 of the Local Finance Law and shall otherwise be in such form and contain such recitals, in addition to those required by Section 51.00 of the Local Finance Law, as the City Controller shall determine. Section 11. The faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming' due and payable in such year. Section 12. The powers and duties of advertising such bonds for sale , conducting the sale and awarding the bonds, are hereby delegated to the City Controller, who shall ad- vertise such bonds for sale , conduct the sale and award the bonds in such manner as he shall deem best for the interests of said City, provided, however, that in the exercise of these delegated powers, he shall comply fully with the provisions of the Local Finance Law and any order or rule of the State Comptroller applicable tp the sale of municipal bonds. The receipt of the City Controller shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser of such bonds, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase money. Section 13. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: William H. Sullivan voting Yes Ronald J. Nordheimer voting Yes Rudolph Saccucci " Yes A.C.Stallman " Yes Donald Slattery " Yes Mrs . Anne Jones " Yes Jerome H. Holland II " Yes J. Gormly Miller if Yes Britton Anderson " Yes Allan G. Feldt " Yes Anthony F. Spano " Yes N. Arnold Tolles " Yes . Joseph Rundle if Yes APPROVED BY THE MAYOR � . Tack—K. Kiely, Mayor V octo 6, 1968. LOCAL LAW - COUNCIL MEETINGS: Alderman Feldt reported that a proposed Local Law to make specific provision for meetings of the Common Council outside the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca had been drafted and mailed by the City Attorney to members of the Council on October 3rd. He read the proposed law and recommended its enactment. It was acted upon as follows: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 29 OF CHAPTER 503 OF THE LAWS of 1908 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, (Sec. 3-2 AS PRESENTLY INFORMALLY CODIFIED) , TO MAKE SPECIFIC PROVISION FOR MEETINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OUTSIDE THE TERRITORIAL LIMITS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. Section 29 of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 of the State of New York, entitled An Act to Consolidate and Revise the Several Acts Relative to the City of Ithaca, and Acts amendatory thereof, (Sec. 3-2 as presently informally codified) , is hereby amended to read and provide as fol lows : 29. The Common Council shall meet on the first day of January after the election at tho regular place of meeting of the Common Council for the previous year, and thereafter it shall meet at such place as it may choose , within or without the territorial limits of the city but in reasonable proximity thereto, and at times hereinafter provided. Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. -4- October 16 1968 9 8 Alderman Saccucci expressed his support of the measure only if the place outside the City was restricted to Ithaca College's T.V. studio. Aderman Jones inquired if the City had the power to enact the proposed law without state enabling legislation and if a taxpayers' action could be brought against the City in spite of the law. Attorney Barrett felt that it would be impracticable to include a restriction as suggested by Alderman Saccucci and he advised that no such action as feared by Alderman Jones could prevail. He advised further that the State Legislature hadodelegated the power to municipalities to adopt Local Laws such as the one rc�pos-d. A vote on the lnw resulted as follows: AYES:11 ' NAYS: 1 - Mrs . Jones ABSTAINING: 1 - Saccucci. Carried. spoor � (1) A Loci wan t1Cti�0il1` of t City Charter to prov for holding meetings '� Approved by me this R15 _dlamth ; Common Council outside the c tr esignated Local Law # 5 — 1968. (2) A Local Law amending.Section 207 of the City Charter to provide for an alternate Acting Mayor. A copy of these Local Laws is on file in the office of the City Clerk and available for inspection. October 1$,198 Geo.A.,Blean,City Clerk .,Mayor, City of Ithaca, Y. ✓ LOCAL LAW - ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Kiely read the following Emergency Message : "It appearing to my satisfaction that the public interest requires it, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Home Rule Law, Section 20, Paragraph 4, of the State of New York, and by virtue of the authority conferred on me, I DO HEREBY CERTIFY to the necessity for the immediate passage of the local law entitled: A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 207 OF CHAPTER 503 OF THE LAWS OF 1908 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, (SEC. 8-1 AS PRESENTLY INFORMALLY CODIFIED) , TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR J: a copy of which is hereto attached. ? "Given under my hand and seal this 16th day of October, 1968." /s/ Jack K. Kiely, Mayor of the City of Ithaca Action was taken thereon as follows : A LOCAL LAW AMENDING SECTION 207 OF CHAPTER 503 OF THE LAWS OF 1908 OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, BEING THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, (SEC. 8-1 AS PRESENTLY T FORMALLY CODIFIED) , TO PROVIDE FOR AN ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR. By Alderman Feldt* seconded by Alderman Holland BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. Section 207 of Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 of the State of New York, entitled An Act to Consolidate and Revise the Several Acts Relative to the City of Ithaca,, and Acts amendatory thereof, (Sec. 8-1 as presently informally codified) , is hereby amended to read and provide as follows : 207. In case the mayor shall be unable to perform the duties of his office in consequence of sickness or absence from the city, or if there shall be a vacancy in the office, at the first meeting in each year, or as soon thereafter as may be practicable, the Common Council shall appoint by ballot one of its members to preside at the meetings, and the presiding officer thus chosen shall be vested with all the powers, and perform all the duties of the mayor of the city, until the mayor shall resume the duties of his office, or the vacancy shall be filled for the unexpired term by election according to law. The officer so appointed shall be styled "acting mayor," and shall sign all necessary papers with his name , adding thereto the words "acting mayor." The Common Council may in the same manner appoint another of its members as alternate acting mayor to assume all the powers and perform all the duties of the mayor of the city in the same manner and fashion as the acting mayor whenever the acting mayor is required" to assume the powers and duties of his office , but is unable to do so in consequence of sickness or absence from the city. Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately upon filing in the office of the Secretary of State. After some discussion a roll call vote was taken on the law which resulted as follows: AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. Approved by me this&g day of October 196' and designated as Local Law # 6 - 1968 . _ i Mayor, City of Ithaca, N�Y. Mayor Kiely indidated he had intended to ask the Council to name an alternate Acting Mayo at this time but had been advised by the City Attorney that the Council could not do this until the foregoing local law became effective. In view of this and the fact that Acting Mayor Bangs remained unable to act, he designated Attorney William Barrett to act as alternate Acting Mayor, if necessary, until such time as official action is taken by the Council to appoint one of its members to this position, i 117 -5- October 16, 1968 POLICE SERGEANT: Alderman Sullivan recommended approval of an additional Sergeant for the Police Department as requested by the Police Commissioner at the Council's last meeting. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the Police Department be authorized to appoint an additional Sergeant to its force which will make a total of four Sergeants; and that the authorization for six additional patrolmen, granted by this Council on Au'b st 7th, be and it hereby is amended to read five patrolmen and one sergeant. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT #4-1968: By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Saccucci BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and it hereby is opdained by authority of the same that Chapter 15, Article IX, Section 15-182, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, New York, Parking Prohibited during certain hours on Certain Streets, be amended by adding thereto the following: 15 Minutes North Cayuga Street, west side , from a point 100 ft. south of the south line of W. Court , to a point 100 feet southerly therefrom. Effective upon publication AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. CODE AMENDMENT #5-1968; By Alderman Nordheimer: 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 15 , Article IX, Section 15-183 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, Parking Meter Zones, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: Deletion: Cayuga Street , west side , Court Street to north line of No. 312 South Cayuga St. Addition: Cayuga Street, west side, from a point beginning 200 feet south of the south line of W, Court Street to the north line of 312 S. Cayuga Street. Effective upon publication AYES: 13 NAYS : 0 Carried and approved. APPROPRIATION FOR TRACTOR: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of PuJKl.ic Works had " requested the Council to commit the sum of $40,000.00 in the 1969 budget for purchase of a new tractor shovel for use at the City's land-fill area. He explained the Board wished tp take bids on this equipment for delivery as soon as possible , due to the condition of the present tractor, with payment therefor to be scheduled early in 1969. Mayor Kiely adjourned the meeting to permit the Finance Committee to convene for a dis- cussion of the request. At the end of this time Mayor Kiely called the meeting to order again. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council hereby instructs its Finance Committee to pre-empt the stun of $40,000.00 in the 1969 budget , account A-115-refuse and garbage disposal, for the purpose of financing the purchase of a new tractor-shovel for use at the City's land-fill area. Unanimously carried. YOUTH SERVICE PROJECT: Alderman Slattery received permission from members of the Council to present a resolution, not listed on the agenda, to approve submission of an application for renewal of the Youth Bureau's Youth Service Project for the year commencing October 1, 1968. By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Rundle WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, New York is about to submit an application for a Youth Service Project to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval and, if approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended on said project as provided in Chapter 556 of the laws of 1945 , as amended. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said application be and it hereby is approved; and that Jack K. Kiely, Mayor, be directed and authorized to execute said project application on behalf of the City of Ithaca and submit it to New York State Youth Commission for its approval, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Carried. -6- October 16, 1968 BUDGET TRANSFERS;. Controller Russell recommended several transfers Within budget accour_te and his recommendation was acted upon as follows : By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council approves the transfer of $1,000.00 within the budget account A-81, Fire Department, from account 81 to 308, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following transfers within the Water and Sewer budgets be approved: WATER FUND: From: F260-1 Watershed 700.00 F260-2 VanNatta Pump Sta. 75.00 F262 Treatment Plant 50.00 F265-6 Shop & Equipment 8,174.00 F290-560 Prov, for Capital Projects 5 ,720.00 14,719.00 , To: F260-1 Watershed 700.00 F260-2 VanNatta Pump Sta. 575.00 F260-4 E. State Street Pump Sta. 500.00 F260-5 Pearsall P1. Pump Station 500.00 F26o-6 Cliff Street Pump Station 300.00 F260-7 Christopher Circle Pump Sta. 425.00 F26o-8 Sheldon Road Pump Station 725.00 F262 Treatment Plant 50.00 F263-1 General Maintenance 2,700.00 F265-1 Administration 3,600.00 F265-4 Meter Sectiom 120.00 F265-5 Building & Yard 2,100.00 F265-6 Shop & Equipment 2,338.00 F265-7 Plumbing Inspector 86.00 17,719-00 SEWER FUND: From: G110-6 Shop & Equipment 5 ,105.00 G290-560 Prov. for Capital Projects 17,300-00 22 ,405:00 To: G110-1 Administration 2,403.00 G110-4 Meter Section 80.00 G110-5 Buildings & Yard 700.00 G110-6 Shop & Equipment 1,992.00 G110-7 Plumbing Inspector 60.00 G112-1 Sanitary Sewers 1,550.00 G112-2 Clean & Flush Mains 5,000.00 G112-4 Buffalo St. Station 20.00 G112-5 Wood Street Station 1,825.00 G112-8 Elmira Road Station 150.00 G113 Sewage Treatment Plant 8 625.00 2222 Unanimously carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION: On recommendation of the Controller and Finance Committee, Mayor Kier declared the balance of the meeting would be held in Executive Session to hear a report from the City's Negotiating Committee regarding its negotiations with units of city employees for 1969. During the ensuing discussion the Council agreed to certain guide lines within which the Negotiating Committee was instructed to work during its negotiatiopss . On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 10:30 p.m. eL Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayor r\ 11 �! COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. November 6, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (12) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt Alderman-Elect -• Richard Boronkay ABSENT: Aldermen (2) - Bangs, Stallman OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Planning Board Member - Korf Controller - Russell Planning Director - Kasprzak Clerk - B1ean Housing Authority Chairman - Cunningham Deputy Clerk - Grey Housing Authority Director - Armstrong All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standings for a moment in silent prayer. MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on October 16, as recorded by the Clerk, were both approved. Alderman Miller introduced Alderman-Elect Richard Boronkay from the 6th Ward. Mayor Kie�y t..a welcomed him and suggested that he attend all meetings of the Council for the remainder of this year as an observer to familiarize himself with the work and responsibilities of an alderman. CAYUGA LAKE POLLUTION: Mr. Gordon Black, Asst. Ithaca Area Manager for N.Y.S.-Elec. & Gas Corp.,appeared and read a prepared statement on the subject of its proposed Bell Nuclear Station indicating the Company's careful planning of the project and its sincere commitment to preserve the local environment and meet all the requirements established by the manyy 'regulatory authorities concerned with this type of a. project. Copies of the statement were distributed to the aldermen. Mr. Stern Lyons' and Mr.. Robert Hobart, engineers for the N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. , were present to answer questions. A question and answer period ensued at the end of which Mayor Kiely thanked Mr. Black and his associates for their presentation of the Company's story on the subject. The Clerk then read a letter from the Planning Board expressing its concern over the preservation of the aesthetic, economic and recreational values of Cayuga Lake and urging the Council to concern itself and take any action necessary for the conservation of this natt&al resource. N.Y;S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEMENT: Attorney Stanley Tsapis urged the Council to establish a new policy which would provide for the best method of installing utility polqs in the City. He referred to a request by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for an easement fob a passer line across a part of Cass Park. He felt every effort should be made to have tho lifte put underground if possible and urged the Council to consider the request carefully, and insist on a detailed plan of the proposed installation before approving same. Attorney Walter Wiggins appeared also and supported Mr. Tsapis' stand on the matter. Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Public Works had recommended approval, of the Company's request under certain terms and conditions and that the matter was receiving v@ry careful study. He indicated that it would be submitted to the Inlet Park Committee and its consultants for approval before presenting it to Council. PETITION - "OCTOPUS" : The Clerk read a petition containing approximately 1700 signatureq including members of West End Civic Associations and other interested citizens expressing their concern about the serious traffic problems existing at the west end of the W. Statg Street bridge commonly referred to as the "Octopus". The petitions requested immediate action to relive what they described as a deplorable condition. Mayor' Kiely referred the petition to the Board of Public Works for study and recommendat.ton. WEST HILL PARK: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board informing the Council it had approved plans for the development of a neighborhood park in the West Hill area on land donated for that purpose by Mr. and Mrs. L. H. MacDaniels. The letter enclosed one from the MacDaniels offering to donate to the City an additional parcel approximately 100' x 275' along the east side of the park to be added to it to serve as a football and softball play area. Planning Director Kasprzak presented and reviewed a plan for develop- ment of the proposed park on the original land donated and estimated the cost thereof at' $101000.00. Alderman Saccucci recommended approval of the proposal. By Alderman Feldt: seconded by Alderman Jones RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Youth and Recreation Committee for study and report. Carried. 120 MIN aw"i MMs 1# #low CENTER STREET TURNKEY PROJECT: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Housing Authority requesting approval of a proposed twenty-four unit "Turnkey" housing project submitted by Golder-Powers Company on Center Street. He also read a letter from the Planning Board advising it had approved the project and recommending that the Council approve it as requested by the Housing Authority. Mr. Armstrong, Director of the Authority, presented and reviewed in detail a plot plan for the project. Mr. Richard Korf, a member of the Planning Board and Chairman of its Housing and Develop- ment Committee, expressed his feeling that quality in design in public housing is essential and should be of a type that will fit in with local environment. He felt the Council should stress this to the Authority in order to bolster its desire to provide the best possible public housing for the money invested. Mr. Cunningham, Chairman of the Authority, advised the Authority was doing everything possible to provide the best housing possible within a fixed budget. - By Alderman Saccucci: seconded by Alderman Tolles WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority has advertised for and received proposals for approximately forty (40) units of public housing to be developed by the "Turnkey" method , of construction, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Housing Authority upon receiving "tentative" approval from the Regional Office of the Housing Assistance Administration has prepared a Development Program and has formally adopted same by Local Authority Resolution #73, approving a proposal for twenty-four (24) units of public housing submitted by Golder-Powers Company of Ithaca, New York, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Planning Board has given its approval of said plan, BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, that the Plan, Site and Project, be and the same is hereby approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca, New York be instructed to forward, without delay, two (2) certified copies of this resolution to the Ithaca ; Housing Authority. AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried. NORTHERN LIGHTS CONTROVERSY: The Clerk read a letter from Vincent P. Hannan, Assistant Supt. of Public Works, regarding the attacks on his professional and personal integrity in the Northern Lights Bridge controversy. He felt the Council, due to lack of action on its part, must publicly announce that no facts could be found to substantiate the charger., -He''requested that such action be taken at this time. In the absence of Alderman Stallman, Chairman of the Special Committee appointed by the Mayor to investigate this matter, Alderman Tolles stated that some complicated and diverge interests including financial interests of different parties were involved in this matter which made it impossible for the Committee to make its final report thereon due to circumstances beyond its control. LOCAL LAWS #5 and #6: The Clerk reported the Mayor held a hearing on October 28th on . Local Laws 5 and 6 for the year 1968. Local Law #5 amended the Charter to permit the Council to meet outside the City limits, and #6 amended the Charter to provide for the appointment of an alternate acting mayor. He advised that no one appeared at the hearing to be heard on either law and the Mayor approved both of them and they were filed with the Secretary of State as required by law and therefore now effective. _ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: The Clerk suggested it would be in order for the Council to appoint one of its members as an alternate acting mayor for the balance of 1968. Alderman Slattery nominated Alderman Tolles for the position of alternate acting mayor and his nomination was seconded by Alderman Nordheimer. Alderman Rundle nominated Alderman Jones and this nomination was seconded by Alderman Spano. By Alderman Anderson: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried. At the request of Mayor Kiely, the Clerk polled the aldermen by secret ballot on the appointment of an alternate acting mayor which resulted in seven votes being cast for Alderman Tolles and five votes for Alderman Jones. Mayor Kiely then declared Alderman Tolles duly appointed as alternate acting mayor for the term ending December 31, 1968. " PARK HOTEL PROPERTY: The Clerk reported the Stewart Park Commission had authorized the purchase of the Park Hotel property on N. Cayuga St. extension with the understanding that; the property be razed, the site cleared and deeded to the City of Ithaca to be added to , and made a part of Stewart Park. He reported receipt of a deed to this property. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano WHEREAS, the Stewart Park Commission has purchased the Park Hotel property on No. Cayuga St. and presented a deed thereto to the City of Ithaca, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby accepts title to said property on behalf of the City of Ithaca with thanks, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be authorized and directed to advertise for bids for the razing of the building on said premises with the cost thereof to be borne btr the Ste-7a_-7 Par` 1'cC mnisrion . Carri=-d. NAM QW6011000 of Mi+� EAGLES PROPERTY DEED: Attorney Barrett recommended that the second condition contained in a deed from the City to Donald & Ella Moore for a parcel of land in the parking area adjacent to the former Eagles Building, approved by the Council on July 10, 1968, be changed to read as follows : "The title to said premises shall revert to the City in the event that said elevator is removed." By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the City Attorney's recommendation be approved, and that he be authorized to make the necessary change in the deed to this property. Carried. BUDGET REQUESTS-1969: Controller Russell presented a tabulation of all budget requests fqr the year 1969 in the gross total amounts of $3,979,871.00 in the General Fund, $705,441.0(' in the Water Fund and $564,264.00 in the Sewer Fund. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the budget requests for the Water Fund, Sewer Fund, and the Board of Publiq ,Works in the General Fund be referred to the Finance Committee of the Board of Public Works for study and recommendation; and that the entire budget requests be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. SCHOOL TAX COLLECTION: The Controller reported that approximately $4,500,000.00 in school taxes had been collected in the City Chamberlain's office for the City School District before the penalty period started. He commended the Chamberlain and his staff for their work. AUDIT: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount " of $18,823.13 in the General Fund and $1,500.00 in special funds, as listed on audit abstract #10-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. TOUR OF CAPITAL PROJECTS: Alderman Nordheimer called attention to a bus tour of capital projects to be conducted on Saturday morning and leaving from City Hall at 8:30 a.m. He urged his fellow aldermen to participate if possible. HANCOCK STREET HOUSING SITE: In response to an inquiry Mayor Kiely advised that the Housing Authority intended to have the houses purchased by it on Hancock Street for a public housing site demolished before the end of November if possible.. rOMPKINS COUNTY AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP. REPORT: Alderman Spano presented a report of a neeting of the Tompkins County Area Development Corp. held on October 22 , 1968 indicating that a definite feeling of optimism prevailed that the Corporation was making great stridep in the right direction. TELEVISION COMPLAINTS: Alderman Feldt reported receipt of several complaints about delays encountered in getting television hookups. He stated the Charter & Ordinance Committee was reviewing the franchise to see if the Council had any jurisdiction in the matter. ROLL CALL VOTES: Alderman Nordheimer recommended that the present system of calling roll call votes by wards be changed by rotating it in some manner. This was left with the Mayor and Clerk to arrange the details. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean,City Clerk �k K. Kiely, Mayor 1.22 tCIT OF~TTHA NEW�iYORK M Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 4, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (13) - Sullivan, Saccucci, Slattery, Holland, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Alderman Bangs OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Chief of Police - VanOstrand Clerk - Blean Planning Director -- Kasprzak Deputy Clerk - Grey All present stood and were led by the Mayor in a pledge of allegiance to the American Flag and, at his request, remained standing for a moment in silent prayer. MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. PETITION - TELEVISION: Alderman Feldt read a petition signed by approximately 140 residepts of the City and adjacent areas in which the petitioners complained that Ceracche Televisign Corp. had continuously and willfully violated the terms of its franchise by failing to provide service within a reasonable time and by refusing in some cases to provide service altogether. The petitioners requested that the Council hold public hearings on their specific complaints and revoke the franchise if the hearings warranted it. Mr. Ceracche appeared in defense and stated he had been trying to improve and expand his service for several years and was now serving about 35,000 customers. He felt that at certain times of the year, especially with the return of students in September, it was `} hard to give immediate service when requested. He requested that each signer of the petition write him a letter about his or her specific complaint and promised an answer. After some discussion it was decided to defer any action whatsoever on the petition until the January meeting which would give Mr. Ceracche a month's time to satisfy the petitioners. HOUSING AUTHORITY: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Housing Authority notifying the Council that its estimate of the annual amounts of payments in lieu of taxes which it could make for the Hector Street Housing Project would be $540.00 and that the amount of taxes which would be levied were the property privately owned would be $5 ,808.00. It indicated that this official notice was required by Sec. 403 of the Housing Act of 1954, as amended. RECREATION STUDY: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board submitting a "Recreatign.,; , Study for the City which had been prepared by Egner and Niederkorn Associates, Inc. and approved by the Planning Board. The Board referred it to the Council for review and acceptance as an overall guide in its decisions regarding the future of the City. A copy of the report was supplied to each alderman. It was decided to defer action on this report until the aldermen had an opportunity to study it. WATER SUPPLY STUDY; Copies of a "Comprehensive Water Supply Study" , prepared by Metcalf & Eddy - Engineers for N.Y.S. Dept. of Health, were distributed to the Aldermen. The Clerk reported that copies of the (onplete report were on file in his office and available for inspection. POWER & LIGHT POLES: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board expressing its concern about the visual chaos of overhead wiring throughout the City by the public utility companies. It requested the Council to establish a policy whereby future install.. ations be placed underground. Alderman Nordheimer reporte6 a meeting had been held on Monday night, December 2nd, which was attended by representatives of the utility companiel on this subject, the results of which were covered in the Ithaca Journal issue of December 3rd. He felt this was a first step in a search for a solution of the problem. The exploratory talks brought out many problems that the subject presents to the utility companies and indicated that whatever happens will not take place overnight but will indeed take a long time to solve. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DENSITY CONTROL: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board presenting a proposal to the Council for density control regulations which it recommended for approval as an amendment to the zoning ordinance. By Alderman Jones: seconded by Alderman Nordheimer RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study z and report. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk read a letter from the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee requesting an appropriation of $300.00 to cover costs of typing, mimeographing and collating eleven reports, including paper, supplies and mailing of the reports. The reports were being written by 130 students of the Graduate School of Business & Public Administration at Cornell University who were engaged in a cooperative project with the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $300.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account A-30 - Mayor, to cover expenses of the Mayor's Citizens Advisory Committee as requested. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. ELEVATOR CONTRACT: The Clerk read a letter from the Campbell Elevator Company requesting approval of its maintenance contract for the City Hall elevator for the year ending December 1, 1969. The fee for this service was $146.42, an increase of 7.758% over lash year, caused by rising labor costs. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that a contract with Campbell Elevator Company for maintenance of the City Ha;l elevator for the year ending December 1, 1969, for the total sum of $146.42, an increaslo of 7.758% over last year, be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it ou behalf of the City. } Carried. T. G. MILLER SURVEY: The Clerk read a letter from T. G. Miller, surveyor, presenting a proposal to survey p rope rty on Maple Avenue for a fee of $350.00. The property involved was owned by Cornell University and under consideration for purchase by the City for a G law income housing site. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $350.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account A10 - Council," to finance the cost of a survey by T. G. Miller of property on Maple Avenue in accordance with his proposal; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement with Mr. Miller covering such survey. Carried. NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE CONTROVERSY: The Clerk read a letter, dated November 26, 1968, from Michael Hannan requesting an answer to the Northern Lights Bridge controversy. Mr. Hannan felt the matter should be resolved without further delay and a truthful resolution thereof must be made above and beyond party politics. Mayor Kiely stated that he knew of no delaying tactics being used by the City, that members of the special committee he appointed to investigate the matter included two Republicans and two Democrats to insure that no party politics would be involved, and he felt certain no efforts had been made to sweep the matter under the rug as insinuated by Mr. Hannan. Alderman Stallman, Chairman of the Special Committee, stated it had beer; very difficult to get members of the Committee together, that he had no report to make at this time, and that he would make an effort to present one at a special meeting of top Council which he anticipated would be held on December 18th. JANUARY MEETING: The Clerk called attention to the fact that the Council's regular meeting in January 1969 would fall on New Year's Day, a legal holiday. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council's regular meeting in January 1969 be postponed from January 1pt to January 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Carried. SPECIAL MEETINGS: The necessity of holding one or more special meetings of the Council during December for budget purposes, mainly was discussed. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the Council shall meet in special session on December 11, 1968 at 7:30 p.fa. in Council Chambers at City Hall to receive the tentative budget for 1969; and that it shall meet in special session again on December 18th at the same time and place to approve the tentative budget for 1969. Carried. BILL POSTING: Alderman Spano recommended that Sec. 16-3 of the City ordinances, bill posting, be amended to make the responsible parties liable for the removal of election signs from poles, signs, posts, etc. , after Election Day. By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study. Carried. I MAYOR"S REPORT: Mayor Kiely indicated he would present a report to the Council on January , 19T9 covering accomplishments of the City during his first year in office as the City's Chief Executive, including his recommendations for the coming year. He expressed some amusement and some distress about recent comments made in the paper by City Supervisors concerning the City's finances and its tax rate. Members of the Finance Com,ittee welcome their attendance and comments at budget meetings and"I publicly extend an invitation to all City Supervisors at this time to do so,"Mayor Kiely said. He called attention to the austerity budget adopted by the Council for 1968 which omitted the inclusion of approximately $200,000.00 in capital reserves in order to hold the tax rate down to $20.00 per M. He felt this must be made up during 1969 from the City's share of sales taxes to be received from the County. He predicted that the City tax rate for 1969 would be less than $17.00, a reduction of $3.00 per M. He advised that the City's Special Committee on Sales Taxes will continue its negotiations for a share of thb Sales Tax in ensuing years. STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Kiely advised he had selected Standing Committees of the Council for the year 1969 and wished to announce them at this time in order that members could begin to familiarize themselves with their new committee assignments. The Standing Committees of the Council for 1969 are listed as follows: FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Tolles, Chmn. - Stallman, V. Chan. - Bangs - Mrs. Anne Jones CHARTER AND ORDINANCES Feldt, Chmn. - Nordheimer, V. Chmn. - Mrs. Jones - Boronkay PUBLIC SAFETY Sullivan, Chmn. - Spano, V. Chum. - Holland - Saccucci PUBLIC WORKS AND COUNTY RELATIONS Nordheimer, Chmn. - Slattery, V. Charm. - Saccucci - Stallman YOUTH AND RECREATION Slattery, Chmn. - Holland, V. Chmn. - Rundle - Anderson URBAN RENEWAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT Rundle, Chmn. - Tolles, V. Chmn. - Bangs - Feldt GRIEVANCE Anderson, Chan. - Spano, V. Chmn. - Boronkay - Nordheimer EMPLOYEE RELATIONS Spano, Chmn. - Sullivan, V. Chmn. - Rundle - Holland HUMAN RELATIONS Holland, Chmn. - Slattery, V. Chmn. - Anderson - Spano APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Kiely announced that as Mayor he would continue to serve with Alder man Spano aii the City's representatives of the Tompkins County Area Development Corp. CONSOLIDATION - CITY OF ITHACA TOWN OF ITHACA VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS: Mayor Kiely read a letter, dated November 27, 1968, from William B. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, proposing that a sum of money be appropriated by the City as its share of the cost of studying a consolidation of the City, Town of Ithaca, and Village of Cayuga Heights. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Jones RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance and the Charter and Ordinances Committees for joint study and report. Carried. Alderman Miller expressed his delight at this turn of events which he felt might be the first step in providing municipal services on a broader and more efficient basis through, consolidation. BOND SALE: Controller Russell reported the results of a bond sale which was held in New York on December 3, 1968 at the office of Sykes, Galloway & Dykeman, the City's bonding attorneys, at which time $1,380,000.00 public improvement bonds of the City of Ithaca were offered for sale , A tabulation of the bids is listed as follows: 125 _4_ December 4. 1968 NAME OF BIDDER RATE OF INTEREST AMOUNT BID Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago, Mgr. 4.30% $1,383,135.50 Bankers Trust Company, Mgr. 4.40% $1,381,719.57 The First National Bank of Chicago, Mgr. 4.40% $1,383,920.00 The First Boston Corporation 4.40% $1,387,176.19 Morgan Guaranty Trust Company of New York 4.50% $1,383,447.00 Marine Midland Trust Company of Western New York and Associates 4.50% $1,386,250.00 Chemical Bank New York Trust Company 4.50% $1,380,350.00 He advised that he thereupon at said time accepted the bid submitted by Continental Illinq�s National Bank & Trust Company of Chicago and awarded the bonds to it at an interest rate of 4.30%. He announced he expected to deliver the bonds in New York on December 23rd, aril conclude the financial aspects of the sale. DEFICIT APPROPRIATIONS: On recommendation of the Board of Public Works and the Controller t action was taken to provide deficit appropriations as follows : By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,780.75 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve �.: Fund No. 20, West Hill Water & Sewer Development, to finance the construction of water ano sewer mains on West Hill; and that the Controller be authorized to transfer said amount from Capital Reserve Fund No. 20 to a construction account in the Capital Fund for this purpose. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $4,844.10 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund in the General Fund to a construction account in the Capital Fund to finance the construction of Taylor Place Extension on West Hill. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the sum of $428.33 be appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund to a construction account in the Capital Fund to finance the relocation of water and sewer mains in the flood control project area. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the sum of $858.50 be appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund to a Conr struction account in the Capital Fund to finance the cost of a sanitary sewer on East Buffalo Street. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the sum of $163.96 be appropriated from the Water Contingent Fund to a construction account in the Capital Fund to finance the cost of replacing a water line on Cornell Street. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,000.00 be appropriated from the Sewer Contingent Fund to a construction account in the Capital Fznd to finance the cost of constructing a sanitary sewer on Columbia Street. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. REAPPORTIONMENT: Alderman Feldt called attention to the work of a Reapportionment Committee, recently appointed by the Board of Supervisors, which is currently being undertaken. He feltmembers of the Council should keep themselves informed on the subject as the City will have ,to make its decision on whether or not to accept the Committee's reapportionment plan for the City. - -5- December 4, 1968 ✓ CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPLETED: The Controller reported that the Board of Public Works had declared the following capital projects completed and recommended that where unexpended balances remained they be transferred as follows: Fourth Street Sewer - Bal. transferred to Sewer Fund for Debt Service in 1969 Water Tanks Constr. Fund - " " '+ Water Van Natta Pump Station - Water & Sewer Main Reloc. for Flood Control - No balance Univ. Ave . & Giles St. Sewers - Bal. transferred to Sewer Fund for Debt Service Buffalo Street Sewer - No balance Dryden-Ithaca Road - Bal. transferred to General Fund for Debt Service , So. Cayuga Street Bridge - Bal. transferred to Cap. Res. #4 - Bridges Cornell St. Water Line - No balance By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has by its action, dated November 27th, declared all of the foregoing capital projects completed and recommended that unexpended balances remain- ing in several of the capital fund accounts be transferred as hereinabove indicated, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board's recommendation be approved; and that the Controller be authorized to make transfers of said funds as indicated. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE STUDY: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council authorizes its Finance Committee to solicit quotations from four ualified en ? q engineering firms on the condition of the present Columbia Street bridge to ascertain if it is now safe or can be made safe to carry utility lines and/or pedestrian traffic; and that the engineering firms to be solicited shall be the following: Koski Engineers, Syracuse, N.Y. Standard Engineering Corp. , Albany, N.Y. Dale Engineering Co. , Utica, N.Y. Erdman & Anthony, Rochester, N.Y. Carried. '/AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $14,318.66, as listed on audit abstract #11-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. BIBBINS HALL: Alderman Sullivan reported that the City's architect had prepared final plans and contract documents for the renovation of Bibbins Hall as a police facility for the City. He indicated the Architect's estimate of renovation totalled $208,300.00 which' did not include the cost of furnishing it or the purchase price of the building. He felt the next step was to advertise for bids to determine the total cost to be financed. By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the final plans and contract drawings for the renovation of Bibbins Hall, prepared by Victor G. Bagnardi, Architect , be approved; and that they be referred to the Board of Public Works with instructions to advertise for bids thereon, award contracts within the limits of approved financing, and proceed with the renovation of this building in accordance with the Architect's final plans . Carried. E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC: Alderman Sullivan reported receipt of many letters complaining about the truck traffic on E. State Street hill resulting in noise and other traffic hazards. He reviewed his discussion of the problem with N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation, State Police and Tompkins County Sheriff. He pointed out the difficulty of enforcing the local ordinance on noise and suggested that area residents could help by reporting license numbers of offending trucks to the Police or Sheriff. NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Alderman Nordheimer called on Alderman Spano to present a resolution recommending the sale of old No. 9 Fire Station. Alderman Spano reported that a resolution of the Common Council, dated December 7, 1966, had come to his attention wherer in the Council had decided to retain this property for an off-street parking lot. , - By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Sullivan RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled for further review. Carried. b._ T1.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEMENT: Alderman Nordheimer reviewed discussions with N.Y.P. Electric & Gas Corp. regarding its request for an easement for a high power voltage line across lands formerly owned by L.V. RR Co. and planned for development by the City as part of the Inlet Park. He informed the Council that the easement requested would replace a present easement by moving it to the southerly end of the park lands and that cost and other factors involved in placing this line underground make it prohibitive. He reported that the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation will approve it if the Inlet Park Committee coneurl and that he would take it to this Committee for approval before making his final recom- mendation on the matter. 127 -6- December 4, 1968 OFFICE MANAGER: Alderman Nordheimer reported the Board of Public Works had created the position of Office Manager in its Construction & Maintenance Division and requested Council approval thereof. He indicated he would have a recommendation on this matter at the Council's next meeting. MINI-SWI14MING POOL: By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Holland WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is applying for State assistance under the Outdoor Recreation Development Program towards the cost of development of a South Side Mini Pool, and WHEREAS, the Outdoor Recreation Development Act requires that such projects be recommended by the governing body of the municipality requesting such assistance, NOW-THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca hereby recommends and authorizes the ,submission of an application for a grant-in-aid towards the cost of development of the South Side Mini Pool under the Outdoor Recreation Development Act of the State of New Yq;rk. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. WEST HILL PARK: Alderman Slattery recommended acceptance of an additional 100 feet of land offered by Mr. & Mrs. MacDaniels as an addition to the West Hill Park and approval of the Planning Board's proposal, presented at the last meeting, for development of this area for park purposes. By Alderman Slattery: seconded by Alderman Holland RESOLVED, that the Council hereby accepts the additional land on West Hill offered by Mr. and Mrs. MacDaniels; and that it be included with property already deeded to the L City by the MacDaniels for development by a joint effort of the City along with the West Z..) Hill Civic Association and area residents into a recreational area to be known as L MacDaniels Park, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's proposal for the development of this area be approved by this Common Council and submitted to the Board of Public Works for implementation. Carried, URBAN RENEWAL REPORT: Alderman Rundle reported that the Urban Renewal Agency had given a conditional preferred sponsorship to Schickel Environmental Development Company for development of the Hotel Block on E. State Street. TRAFFIC PROBLEMS: Alderman Holland felt something should be done to alleviate the traff'lc problems at Cayuga-Cascadilla intersection, and State and Seneca Streets at their inter- sections with Fulton. He agreed to present these matters to the Board of Public Works. HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman Holland reported on the operation of a Community Action Co-operative Food Store located at 119 Third Street. He stressed the need of support and patronage and urged Council members to visit the store and see what part they could possibly play in aiding this very unique endeavor. BARGAINING AGENTS' AGREEMENTS - 1969: Mr. Russell, Chairman of the City's Negotiating Committee, presented and recommended approval of an amendment to Schedule A of an agree- ment between the City and Police Benevolent Assn, which provided for a 4% cost-of-living increase in salary for all plus a merit increment when eligible and where it has been reconunended by the Chief of Police. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Miller RESOLVED, that the amendment to the Agreement between the City and the Police Benevolent Association be approved as recommended by the Negotiating Committee. Carried. Mr. Russell then presented an amendment to Schedule A of an agreement between the City and Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association providing for a similar salary increase for the year 1969 and he recommended its approval. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Feldt RESOLVED, that the amendment to the agreement between the City and Ithaca Paid Firemen's Association be approved as recommended. Carried. Mr. Russell reported that negotiations with the Civil Service Employees' Association had reached an impasse and that a session with a State Mediator had been scheduled. for December 5th. He reported further that the Laborers' Union wanted more time and additional negotiations with this group would be Yield soon. 31 Mayor Kiely expressed his thanks to all of those who had particiapted in the many long hours of wage negotiations F 128 -7- December 4, 1968 DRAFTEES' BREAKFAST: Mayor Kiely reported another Draftees' breakf-esst Would be held at the YMCA on December 5th at 6:30 a.m. and invited members of the Council to attend if possible. RETIRING ALDERMEN: Alderman Saccucci recommended that retiring aldermen be given some memento recognizing their service at the end of their respective term or terms. His recommendation was referred to the Mayor and City Clerk for consideration. HOUSING SURVEY: Alderman Nordheimer requested that Mrs. Marilyn Esolen be requested to appear before the Council in January if possible to present her report Qn the South Side Housing Survey Project authorized by this Council. M SO. Mayor Kiely asked the Clerk to do ADJOURNMENT: By Alderman Spano: seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that this session of the Council be adjourned in respect to the memory of Francis J. Connors, Sr. , who served the City of Ithaca as an Alderman from the 1st Ward during the year 1946, and who died on December 2, 1968. Unanimously carried. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayor 12 c� COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 11, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (12) -- Sullivan, Saccucci, Holland, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Aldermen (2) - Bangs, Slattery OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Police Comnissioner - Louis Withiam Clerk - Blean BPW Coma. - Putney Deputy Clerk - Grey BUDGET: Mayor Kiely dispensed with the regular order of business and called upon Controller Russell who presented the proposed budget for the year 1969 as shown in the following summary: SUMMARY OF BUDGET BY FUNDS General Water Sewer Total Fund Fund Fund APPROPRIATIONS: ' Legislative 41,220 41,220 Judicial 44,581 44,581 Executive 15,230 15 ,230 Staff 405 ,561 405 ,561 Public Safety 1,059,197 1,,059,197 Streets 541,186 541,186 Sanitation 174,981 174,981 Health 3,512 3,512 Recreation 218,'643 218.643 Special Activities 125 ,889 125 ,889 Water 406,793 406,793 Sewer 2715601 271.,601 General 1,119,224 7849662 177,621 156,941 .Debt Service 681,590 453,677 88,340 139,573 To Fund.Balance 33,550 33,550 TOTAL APPROPRIATIONS 5,142,758 3 39 0 ,30 57 115 --3�;.� -aO , LESS: ESTIMATED REVENUE OTHER THAN REAL PROPERTY TAXES Payments in. Lieu of Taxes 13,600 13,60A. Water Sales 587,746 587,746 Non-Property Taxes 568,000 568,000 Sewer Rates 492,000 4925000 Franchises 2,900 2,900 Interest & Penalties 18,500 9,000 5,500 421000 Licenses 69220 61220 Permits 7,325 7,325 Ipt, prest & Earnings on Deposits 11,000 109000 1,000 exitals 37,000 23,000 14,000 C axges, for Services 89,000 23,000 46,000 20,000 Ch4ige.s for Services-Other Gov'ts. 47,200 40,500 6,700 bepartmental Fees 11,850 11,850 Income from Special Activities 259,400 259,400 State Aid 818,319 783,319 35,000 Reimbursement-Apprn. Expense 28.,000 28,000 Reimbursement-Other Sources 500 500 .Fines, ,Penalties & Forfeitures 70,000 70,000 Sale of Assets 4_Comp. for Losses 9,150 2,600 6,000 550 Contributions 35,000 35 ,000 Miscellaneous 4,600 3,800 800 inter-Fund Reimbursement 2,050 800 1,250 Inter-Fund Tfr.-Debt Service 105,613 64,401 37,558 .13,654 Inter-Fund Revenue 90,616 78,616 1,000 11;000 TOTAL estimated revenues 3,315 ,589 2,041,831 7�T+ 5, .Appropriated Fund Balance 150,661 1150,0000 661 TOTAL REVENUE 3 250 2,191,831 7o6,307 56 115 Balance to be Raised by Taxes 19676,508 1,676,508 130 -2- December mb r 1 1, 1968 He reviewed in detail major changes and answered questions from individual aldermen about other items included therein. He estimated that the budget could be balanced as presented with a City tax rate of $16.90 per M. Mayor Kiely felt the tax rate may be lowered some more when actual fund balances and surpluses are known at the end of fiscal 1968. At the conclusion of the Controller's presentation Mayor Kiely thanked Mr. Russell and all members of the Council's Finance Committee for their many hours spent individually and collectively on reviewing budget requests for 1969• Copies of the budget were distributed to those present and Mayor Kiely announced another special meeting would be held on December 18th for its adoption. He invited members from the public to attend this next session and become informed about the requests included therein. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM 1969-1974: At the request of the Planning Board the Clerk distributed copies of a CAPITAL IMRROVEMENTS PROGRAM for the years 1969-1974, which were distributed to those present. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. ' ( z Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, May r COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK SPECIAL MEETING 7:30 p.m. December 18, 1968 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Aldermen (13) - Sullivan Saccucei, Slattery, Holland, Anderson, Rundle, Spano, Nordheimer, Stallman, Jones, Miller, Tolles, Feldt ABSENT: Alderman Bangs OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Police Comm. - Withiam Comm. of Pub, Works - Putney Controller - Russell Supt. of Pub. Works - Dingman Chamberlain - Wright Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Planning Director - Kasprzak Youth Bureau Director - Cutia Mayor Kiely dispensed with the regular order of business to consider adoption of the tentative budget for 1969 and to act on such other matters as might properly be brought before the Council at this time. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEMENT: Alderman Nordheimer presented and reviewed a C_ proposed agreement which would provide N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. with an easement over jhe southerly portion of the former L.V. RR property being developed as a part of Inlet Park. L) It provided for overhead high voltage lines located on metal poles. Representatives of Q N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. were present and answered questions . During the ensuing discussion some minor word changes were agreed upon and Alderman Nordheimer recommended i�s approval with the changes included. By Alderman Nordheimer: seconded by Alderman Spano RESOLVED, that the Council hereby grants an easement to N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. to construct a high power voltage line across the southerly portion of City land being develq ed`'as part of the Inlet Park; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the easement on behalf of the City',under its Corporate Seal upon final approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. TENTATZVE.,BUDGET - 1969: By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the tentative Budget for the General Fund, Water. Fund and Sewer Fund in thq Kross`total amount'. of $5,142,758, as presented and recommended for adoption by the Finance Committee,' be and it hereby is approved and ratified in all respects for the year 1969. Comm_ . Putney asked the Finance Committee to explain reductions it had made in the parts of the budget which affect the Board of Public Works. He referred to a reduction of $51,820 in the General Fund, $16,586.00 in the Sewer Fund and $25,234.00 in the Water Fund. Each of the individual budgets affected by the aforementioned reductions were examined and explanations offered. Alderman Stallman indicated that several of the reductions were made because of lack of information furnished to the Finance Committee with the Board's budget requests and during the discussion agreed that some might be restored if the Board or its Department Heads could justify them with factual information. Comm. Putney agreed to secure the factual information requested and discuss it with the Finance Committee'or the full Council as soon as- possible. Alderman Tolles felt"the tentative budget should be adopted as presented'and that the Finance Committee be given a chance to review the Board's budget with the idea of being able to restore some of the reductions within the total framework of the budget. Comm. Putney, felt the most serious deletions mqde from the,budget requests were those for a car for the Street Maintenance Supervisor, a high-lift bucket truck for the Forestry Department, and a backhoe for the Water & Sewer Departments. r Alderman Miller inquired if any cost analysis of the Water & Sewer Department's operation had ever been made and the Controller stated that it had not. Alderman Slattery read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce criticizing the City for not participating in the cost of Christmas street lights this year and "Asking that funds be budgeted for such purpose in 1969. Based, upon a ruling by the City Attorney that the City cqul'd not legally-appropriate money for 'such'purpose, no action was taken'to change the Council's_ action'taken earlier this year to deny the request. After some further discussion a vote was taken on adoption of the tentative budget which resulted as follows: AtS:. 13 AYES; 0 Carried and approved. 1_3 -2- December 18, 1968 AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Tolles RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $6,478.23, as listed on audit abstract 12-1968, be approved for payment. Carried. By Alderman Tolles: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee and Controller be empowered to approve and audit fox payment any final bills for 1968 as may require such action, and to make transfers within the 1968 budget appropriations as may be needed due to unforeseen circumstances at this time. Carried. NORTHERN LIGHTS BRIDGE CONTROVERSY: Alderman Stallman, Chairman of a Special Committee appointed by the Mayor to investigate all matters pertaining to the Northern Lights controversy, advised that his Committee received twenty-nine pages of material relating to this matter on December 165 1968 which obviously did not give the Committee enough tine to digest all of this material,let alone to discuss it with the people involved. He felt there was enough material now in the Committee's hands to pursue the matter and he requeO"ted a reasonable extension of time to study it further. Mayor Kiely granted his request. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:30 p.m. r t �l Geo. A. Blean. City Clerk CJ J ck K, rely, Mayor f 3