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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-B&A-1988-06-23 BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING 7: 30 P.M. June 23 , 1988 M I N U T E S PRESENT: Committee Members: Schlather, Hoffman, Killeen, Cummings, Romanowski OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller - Spano Deputy Controller - Cafferillo Youth Bureau Director - Cohen Acting Police Chief - Pagliaro City Engineer - Gray Personnel Administrator - Baker Planning Director - Van Cort Deputy Planning Director - Mazzarella Commons Coordinator - Deming Members of Public and Press 1 . Youth Bureau Summer Work Program The request to continue participating in the Summer Youth Work Program was approved by a 5-0 vote. City matching fund of $13 ,798 already approved in 1988 Budget. 2 . Youth Worker Part Time Position Youth Bureau Director Cohen explained reason for request and after discussion, Committee approved request by a 5-0 vote . 3 . Youth Development Coordinator Committee adjourned into Executive Session to discuss this position. Following the Executive Session, Committee approved provisional promotion of Allen Green to this position by a 5-0 vote , at a salary of $24 ,243 . 4 . Funding for Youth Council Conference Two members of Youth Council spoke on requesting funding to attend New York State Youth Council Conference. After discussion, Committee approved request by a 4-O. vote, with Chairman Schlather abstaining . -2- June 23 , 1988 5 . Collegetown Assessment District Deputy Planning Director explained in detail the modifications made by the Board of Public Works to the proposed design and operation of the District. After discussion, Committee approved the Plan, as recommended by the Board by a 5-0 vote. Deputy Planning Director to proceed with steps necessary to implement the District. 6 . Planning Department Authorized Equipment The request of the Planning Department to purchase an Olivetti Word Processor from existing funds within their Budget was approved by a 5-0 vote . 7 . Police Department Personnel Roster Acting Police Chief Pagliaro requested the hiring of 3 additional Dispatchers and 2 additional Police Officers. Lengthy discussion followed relative to the drug situation and what effect addi- tional police officers would have . Committee approved request by a 5-0 vote . 8 . Health Insurance Renewal Agreement Deputy Controller Cafferillo explained latest negotiations efforts with Blue Cross/Blue Shield. After discussion, Committee approved renewal of contract for the period July 1 , 1988 - June 30 , 1989 by a 5-0 vote . 9 . Health Insurance Interim Rates - Deputy Controller Cafferillo explained cost increase to retirees and employees on leave of absence due to new Agreement. After discussion, Committee agreed to limit increase at 25% above 1987-1988 rates by a 5-0 vote . 10 . Employee Health Plan Booklet Personnel Administrator Baker explained that additional items were brought up by the Unions and Committee agreed to table until July meeting. 11 . Banking Bills A letter was received from Tompkins County Trust Company request- ing the City not to support pending legislation. Discussion followed and Finance Department was requested to inquire of the State Legislature the whereabouts of the Bills. -3- June 23 , 1988 12 . Purchase of Real Property Committee , by a 5-0 vote , recommended funding for purchase of property on Coddington Road be taken from Capital Reserve #16 - Water Sources Development. 13 . D.P .W. Personnel Roster Personnel Administrator Baker explained the reason for establish- ing the Fiscal Manager position in the Department of Public Works . After discussion, Committee approved the new position by a 5-0 vote . 14 . Outdoor Dining Request of T.J. Tuesdays Richard Borden, of T.J. Tuesdays , answered questions on his request for a license to operate outdoor dining on The Commons from July 1 , 1988 to November 1 , 1988. Committee approved the request by a 5-0 vote . 15 . Wastewater Treatment Plant Personnel Roster City Engineer Gray requested amending the Wastewater Treatment Plant Personnel Roster as recommended by the Joint Subcommittee and the Board of Public Works . After discussion, Committee approved the request by a 5-0 vote . 16 . Acting City Clerk and Acting Deputy City Clerk City Controller and Deputy City Controller explained reasons for this request. Discussion followed and Committee agreed by a 5-0 vote to forward the names of Connie Holcomb for Acting City Clerk and Jean Hankinson for Acting Deputy City Clerk to the Mayor for appointment at the July Council meeting. 17 . Ithaca Falls Environmental Study Committee member Hoffman explained that the Hydropower Commission recommended that the Environmental Review conducted for Fall Creek be reopened, with particular attention to spawning and fish populations in the vicinity of the proposed hydropower site. After discussion, Committee , by a 5-0 vote, approved funding in the amount not to exceed $2 ,000 , to be provided from Capital Project 201 - Ithaca Falls Hydro, for the hiring of a consultant. -4- June 23 , 1988 18 . Hydropower Economic, Engineering and Legal Services Committee member Hoffman explained that the Hydropower Commission requested funding for economic, engineering and legal services in connection with the proposed development of hydro sites on Fall Creek and Six Mile Creek. The amount requested was not determined since Helen Jones , of the Planning Department, was not available . Discussion followed and Committee, by a 5-0 vote, approved forwarding a resolution to Common Council supporting this request. Finance Department requested to obtain amount needed in time for Council meeting of July. Funding to be provided from Capital Project 201 - Ithaca Falls Hydro.