HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1938 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. January 5, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry,
Rogalsky, Adams
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
Chief of Police - Marshall
Welfare Director -- Post
Mayor Myers welcomed the new members to the Council, and expressed the
hope that they would enjoy their work.
MINUTE Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
CITY. CHA_XBERLAI�+T Mayor Myers announced that it would be in order at
this time for tie Council to appoint a City Chamberlain in accordance
with the provisions of the City Charter.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Thompson
Resolved, that C. A. Snyder be appointed City Chamberlain for the en-
suing term of 1 year. There being no other nominations, the motion
was unanimously carried.
DEPUTY CITY CHAMBERLA IN Mayor' Myers' announced that it appeared
necessary to appoint a Deputy City, .Chamberlain to act in the absence
or inability of the Chamberlain.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns
Whereas, it is necessary to provide for the signing of ychecks• and/or
other official papers in the absence or inability of the City Chamber-
lain.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that ,Adeline C. Lull be and she hereby
is` appointed Deputy City Chamberlain.
.Be It Further Resolved, that the City Chamberlain be and he hereby is
authorized to designate in writing Adeline C. Lull to sign checks
drawn against the various bank accounts of the City of Ithaca, which
signature shall be valid and binding. Unanimously Carried.
APPOINTMENTS Mayor Myers announced the following nominations for the
Council' s approval:
Acting City Judge L. M. Mintz 1 Yr•f-R�,..,
Fire Commissioner L. J. Gaurnier 3
r Comm. Bd. of Public Works L. C. Rumsey 6
Bd. of Health H. A. Carey, 3
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Dr.. E. B,. P ark er 3 "
Bd. of Public welfare Mrs. G. W. Rumsey 6' "
" Sinking Fund Wm. H. Burns 3 "
By Alderman Thompson, seconded'by Alderman Gillette
Resblyed, that all the persons hereinabove nominated by the Mayor
'be
and they hereby are approved, and appointed to fill the various offices
set Opposite their xespectAve names, for the specified terms.
Carried.
�,SSESSOR AND BUILDING COMMISSIONER Uayor Myers informed the Council
that he felt it 'necessary to separate .the office of City AssesSOr and
Building Commissioner and, asked the Council to decide how the present
salary should be divided.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman MazZa
' Resolved, that the, salary of the City Assessor be and the same hereby
is fixed at $2000. annually.
Be " It Further Resolved, .that the salary of .the Building Commissioner
be and the ' same hereby is fixed at $1000. annually.
Be It Further resolved that items #111 and #134 in the 1�3� budget be
changed to $2675. and $1035. respectively. Carried.
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APPOINTMENTS Mayor Myers announced the following appointments for
the Council' s -approval;
City Attorney & Prosecutor T. K. Powers 2 Yr.
Building Commissioner J. Al Lunn AX
Assessor L. E. Doff lemyer 3
City Historian J. G. Brooks 2
Resigtrar Vital Statistics F. H. Springer 4
Examiner for Electricians S. E. Norton 3
11 11 Plumbers F. A. Bangs 3
Bd. of Appeals Bldg. Code E. D. Townsley 3
Planning Commission J. E. Perry 3
It if W. A. Dillon 3 It
it to A. I. Merrill 3 11
Bd. of Zoning Appeals J. Campbell 3 It
If it 11 11 J. V. Leonard 3
it It It it W. A. Dillon 2
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette
Resolved, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the Mayor be
and they hereby are approved, to fill the various offices set opposite
their respective names for the specified terms. Carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES The Mayor appointed the following standing
committees of the Common Council for the year 1939:
Finance and Accounts
Rogalsky Barns Hoover
Charter and Ordinances
Thompson Adams Leachtneauer
Relations with Police Dept.
Vail Mazza Adams
Relations with Bd. of Pub. Works
Perry Gillette Leachtneauer
Relations with Fire Comm.
Gillette Leachtneauer Mazza
Relations with Bd. of Health
Hoover Vail Thompson
Relations with Bd. of Pub. Welfare
Barns Rogalsky Perry
RNGU4Q MEETINGS
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Mazza
Resolved, that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the first
Wednesday of each month at 5 P.M. in the Common Council Chamber,
City Hall. Carried
The Clerk announced that it was now in order to designate the official
depositories for city funds, approve depository bonds, to designate
the official newspaper for public notices.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Gillette
Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of Sec- 33 of the Ithaca City
Charter , the following official depositories are approved and designated
for the current year:
1938 DEPOSITORIES
Tompkins Co. Trust Co.
City General Fund
City Water Fund
City of Ithaca, C. A. Snyder, Collector Acct.
City Payroll Acct. w-
City- of Ithaca S. Side Center W-P-A-c ,
it of 11 ► Workments Comp. Res. (Int. )
✓General Insurance Res: (Int. )
--Utility Tax Fund (Int )
-Bd. of Fire Comm. V.V. Fire Asso. (Int. )
-Firemen' s Rel. Fund (Int. )
,Nellie H. Ogden (Trust) (Int. )
-Avis Carey (Trust) (Int. )
-Storms Cem. Fund (Trust) (Int. )
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1935 DEPOSITORIES (cont'd)
Ithaca Savings Bank
C y of It aca✓F eri Comm. Rel. Fund (Int. )
if " " vl$dr of Fire Comm. V.V. Fire Asso. (Int. )
It -Cemetery Trust Funds (Int. )
" P,-Old Age Sec. Trust (G.R. Green) (Int. )
First National Bank
City of Ithaca Bd. of Education General Fund
If it If it to If Real Estate
it It it it If It I Payroll
of it If Welfare Fund ✓
If It " Bd. of Fire Comm. Trustees Fire Rel. Fund
If If " -Anna P. Thomas (Int. )
it If " Bd. of Fire Comm. Fire Rel. Fund (Int. ) Q",1-
Carried.
DEPOSITORY BOND
By A derman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Gillette
Resolved, that the depository bonds submitted by each of the designated
depositories be and the same hereby are approved. Carried.
OFFICIAL PAPER
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky
Resolved, that pursuant to Sec. 232 of the Ithaca City Charter, the
Ithaca journal be and the same hereby is designated as the official
paper. Carried.
PUBLI C ,OFFU CIAL rt `SF3PA
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Adams
Resolved, :.tbkt.._pur-suant*- to Sec. 11 of the Public Officials Law and
Sec. 210 of the ,Ithaca City ,Ohart,er the .following public officials'
bonds hereby are approved for. the year 193$;
Wm. H. 'Burns Sinking Fund Comma 1000. New
A. G. Stoned " It it 1000. # 51111
J. E. •�arthews n " " 1000. 115741
F. H. 'Springer City Clerk & Registrar 2000. 150155
Geo. A. Blean Deputy City 'Clerk 2000. 150195
Jane C.', Lygnch Deputy Registrar & Clerk, 1000. 180193
Alice E.. Haywood Clerk, City Clerk ' s Office 1000, 150194
R. L. Iamphier 11 " " " 1000. 150191
J. H. Post Director Public Welfare 1000. 150192
H. 14. Lull Asst. to 'Compt. Welf. Dept'. 2000. 150154
J. J. Sinsabaugh City Marshall 1000. 150155
Adeline C. Lull Clerk & Asst. to Chamberlain 5000. 150153
Ida-M. Ferris' Clerk, City Chamberlain'_s Office 5000, 150152
Maola `E. Myer 11 " n- n t+ 5000. New
C. A. '.Snyder City Chamberlain 25000. 150151
C. A. Snyder " " 25000. B295995K
Carried.
MARRIAGE LICENSE CLERK The Clerk reported that it was desirable to
.designate some one in the office to . issue marriage `licenses in the
absence or inability of the City Clerk and asked for approval, pursu-
ant to Sec. 15 of the Domestic Relations Law of the designation of
Sirs. Alice E. Haywood to act in such capacity
'By- Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Vail
Resolved, that the Common Council hereby 'approves the designation of
Mrs.- Alice E.- Haywood as recommended by the Clerk. Carried.
ACTING MAYOR Mayor dyers announced that it was in order to nominate
and elect t e Acting Mayor.
Alderman Rogalsky nominated 'Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman.
`thothp wn
There being no other nominations they were declared closed, and the
vote taken. Ayes 'S_ Nays 0 Carried.
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Common Council -- -- January 5, 1935
ANNUAL REPORTS The Assessor and Building Commissioners, and the Sink-
ing Fund Commission' s reports were read by the Clerk.
The report of the Chief of Police was presented and read by the Chief.
The reports were accepted with thanks and ordered placed on file.
AUDIT By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee
be , and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE The Mayor suggested that Chairman
Thompson call his Committee together as soon as possible and continue
the study of redistricting, stating thit information already accumu-
lated could be secured from the previous Committee.
CITY CHARTER Alderman Thompson asked if it would not be possible to
have extra copies of the City Charter and the City Ordinances.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky
Resolved, that the City Clerk be instructed to ascertain the cost of
having from 100 to 500 copies of the City Charter and ordinances pub-
lished in loose leaf form. Carried.
On motion meeting adjourned.
F. H Springex
C y Clerk
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COMMON CCUNCIL PROCEEDINGS ®�
City of Ithaca, N. YL
Special i.;:eeting 5:00-P. ; . January 14, 1938
PRESENT
.-ayor -- Idyers
Aldermen - Adams, Barns, Thompson, Leachtneauer, Hoover , Rogalsky,
Gillette, Perry, Vail, 1,1azza
Attorney - Powers
Clerk -- Springer
Engineer i.:arble
Welfare Director - Post
SEWING PROJECT The Clerk read a -communication from IU;r. Post , Director
of the -,7elfare Department , requesting an appropriation of 12500. as
the sponsor' s share necessary to continue the sewing project for the
ensuing year. Mr. Post explained in detail the need of continuing this
project since there has been a sharp increase in welfare cases since
December lst. He also stated that the garments made by the project
workers were distributed to welfare cases thereby reducing considerably
the cost of supplying clothes to the needy.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky.
Resolved, that the sewing project be continued for the ensuing year at
an expense to the City not to exceed 1, 2500: and then only so long as
the W-P. A, continue their contribution.
Be It Farther Resolved, that the sum of ?;2500. or as much thereof as
may be necessary be , and the sam.e_ hereb.y.. is appropriated to the sewing
project. Carried,
PEARSALL PLACE SANITARY SE'D'ER The Clerk presented a reauest from the
Board of Public Works for an appropriation of `t700. to secure rights-
of-way through several properties in' oraer to install the ° sanitary
sewer to the new Lincoln Therm-I;eter factory.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Gillette.
Resolved, that the sum of . V00. or as much thereof as may be necessary
be, and the same'hereby ' is appropriated from the W.P.A. Fund to secure
the necessary ' rights-of-way to extend the sanitary sewer to the
Lincoln 'therm-;�.eter factory. Carried.
Alderman Vail entered the Council Chamber at this time.
ELECTRIC AND GAS RATE .SURVEY ;.iayor ;:yers announced that the Board of
Public- Work•s have approved the plan of causing a survey° to be' made of
commercial and residence rates - charged for gas and electricity,' statirig
that such a survey seemed necessary as a basis on which demp.nds for a,.
reduction in' rite's. could be -made.
Several Aldermen stilted that ;:;r, Price had celled upon them and
urged a, meeting of c committee from the Mouncil with their officials
b.f;fore an engineer is employed. After discussion it was moved
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman' ;;azza.
`NHEREAS, Section 71 of the Public Service Lal, of the State of
New York gives to the mayor of a city the power to present to the
Publib' Service Commission a complaint as to the rates, charges or 4
classifications of service of gas, and the rates charged or classifi-
cation of service `of electricity sold and delivered within the city, and
VFEIREAS, it has come to the attention of the ;:ayor and the Common
Council that the rates, charges and classifications of service of ga,s
and electricity sold and delivered w.ithd n the City' by the New York
State Electric & Gas Corporation are or may be the subject of such a
complaint , and
,vHER^A8 for the purpose of determining the propriety of, or
necessity for the making of such a complaint it is' necessary to in-
quire into such rates, charges and classifications and to obtain ex-
pert advice thereon and it appearing that the cost of such an Investi-
gation is a proper City expense.
NOW THEREFORE,, BE IT RESOLVED, that the i, ayor of 'the City of Ithaca
be and he hereby is' empowered to appoint a committee to. make an invest-
igation of the rates, charges and classifications of service of,
electricity and gas sold and delivered within the City of Ithaca.
by New York State. Electric & Gas Corporation, of �rhich
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committee the i,iayor shall be the chairman and which committee shall
have power and authority to employ such expert or technical assistance
as in its judgment may be required, not exceeding the amount hereby
appropriated, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be and hereby is appropriated
fcr the purposes of such investigation the sum of �1500. to be expend-
ed by and under the direction of the committee so appointed.
Ayes 7 Barns, Thompson, Leachtneauer, Hoover, Rogalsky, Gillette,
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Nays 3 Adams, Perry, Vail otion Carried.
PAVING ASSESSDIiENTS '4ayor Ayers again brought the subject of paving
assessments before the Council, stating that the question must be
given serious consideration and a definite policy adopted.
After considerable discussion, the .ayor suggested that the
members consider the matter individually and be prepared to render a
decision at the next meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
F. Spr Inge r
City Clerk
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Le- is 7. Reynoldc be as c3ncli.ltant tc-! t_-:is, comi-flittee al"Id that
01_11'roit to t".is coYmiittee a full and co',.nplete rep^rt c-L
costs, rate n1.1.d cla of cervice o)'° ler,trin
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af-rectin.- all t-vpes o-,F' r-sidential .nd. co P.:rierci sl uses in
tl e City of It'in.ca ana such other ii-lfo3:-nation as be
n_-c e s s a,ry for c a r ry '. n,.--- out the 4-iL,,at on f this
C om-ii i t t e e.
3E IT 1tES-L7EDI ti-lat sai("+ Lev;is C. 7'eynolds be paid
for his se=rvices a s-,,mi riot exceeu,Lin---- Sur'.
shall const_Ltute his entire com-oenc.-Itior, incl,_idinc- c_"ensec
and disburse-..-..e -ts a-, d,
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5;00 P. M. February 2, 1935
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Adams, Barns, Hoover , Leachtneauer, Gillette, Thompson,
Mazza, Vail, Rogalsky, Perry
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain -- Snyder
Welfare Director - Post
Sealer of wts. & Measures -- Gaurnier
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ANNUAL REPORTS Annual reports were presented and read by the Welfare
Director , Mr. Post; City Chamberlain, Mr. Snyder; and Sealer of Weights
and Measures, mx. Gaurnier. The reports were accepted with thanks and
ordered filed.
ANNUAL REPORT The Clerk read the annual report for the year 1937 as
presented by the Veteran Volunteer Firemen' s Association which was
accepted and ordered filed.
AUDIT By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Hoover;
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance
Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
(harried,
CHARTER & ORDINANCE 001414ITTEE Alderman Thompson reported that his
committee had met and studied the matter of overcrowding in the various
election districts, and stated that their recommendation was to pur-
chase one additional voting machine for use in the fourth district of
the fourth ward, before the next election and possibly another machine
the following year for the third district of the fourth ward, rather
than attempt to redistrict the wards at this time, as redistricting
would entail a great expense , much of which can be eliminated if under-
taken when figures from the next census are available.
He stated that his committee intend to continue their study of
the matter and will report later on their progress.
The aldermen approved the committee' s recommendation and instructed
the Clerk to ascertain the cost of a new voting machine of the type,
needed.
WATER RATES Alderman MaZza suggested that an investigation of the
city water rates should be made , with the idea of reducing the rate
to the consumer.
Mayor dyers advised Mr. Mazza that the dater Department is ad-
ministered under the Board of Public Works, and assured him that
reports of the Water Department are available to any interested per-
son, but that there seemed to be no way to reduce the rates, at least
until the department' s bonded indebtedness is fully paid, which will
be in 1942.
PAVING ASSESSIAENT Mayor Myers stated that the matter of paving
assessments for Stewart Ave. and W. State St. should be discussed and
that a definite agreement of procedure should be reached.
Several of the aldermen expressed their views, and in order to
bring the matter to a vote it was moved,
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Hoover;
Resolved, that the Council reaffirm the present provisions of
the City Charter governing repaving assessments.
Ayes 5 - Hoover, Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Nays 5 - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer
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ARTERIAL HIGIFiVAYS Alderman Adams called attention to a, bill before
the State Legislature which permits the governing board of a city to
petition the State Supt. of Public Works to construct at State expense,
a pavement within its city limits on such streets as will make a con-
tinuous extension on the State Highway System, and suggested that our
Assemblyman and Senator be requested to support the bill,
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail;
Whereas, the City of Ithaca and other cities of New York State
are now required to construct , reconstruct, and maintain streets form-
ing parts of the State Highway System at entirely their own expense,and
Whereas, no State aid is available to such cities for highway pur-
poses
TMand no part of the gasoline tax is returned to such cities, and
Uhereas, in addition to the maintenance of city streets solely
at city expense, such cities also make major. annual contributions to
County highway costst
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that it is the sense of this Counc�i
that State aid should be available to cities in the construction, re-
construction, and maintenance of streets forming a part of the State
Highway System and that this Council request the support of Hon. C.
Tracy Stagg and Hon. Stanley C. Shaw to a bill now pending before the
Legislature, Assembly Intro. #570, Print #550 and similar bills grant-
ing reasonable State aid to cities. Carried.
On motion meeting adjourned.
�'. H. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:00 P. M. February 11, 1938
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette , Leachtneauer,
Rogalsky, Adams
Commissioners - Allen, Miscall, Egbert , Rumsey
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Engineer - Marble
Forester - Baker
Y'ayor Myers explained that he had called this faint meeting to
discuss the question of paving assessments, and requested Alderman
Barns to present his viewsof the matter , as outlined to the Board
of Public Works at their meeting held February 9th.
A general discussion ensued in which various Aldermen and Com-
missioners expressed their ideas.
The expressionsof opinions indicated that a change of the City
Charter in regard to repaving assessments was desired, and .the Clerk
was instructed to poll the Aldermen present to ascertain if it was
their desire to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a local law for
presentation at the next Council meeting which would make the cost of
repaving a general city charge.
Ayes - 7 Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette , Leachtneauer,
Adams
Nays - 0 Alderman Rogalsky did nat vote. Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
F. Springer
ty Clerk
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COIr, ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Ldleeting 5:00 P.1,1. Tiarch 2, 1938
PRESENT
Mayor - idyers
Aldermen Thompson, MaZza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette , Lea.chtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
Engineer - 141arble
Police Comm. - VanValkenburg
L4INUTES i,iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
DAiaAGE CLAI;1 The Clerk presented a claim in the amount of $10,000.
filed by IJiary Entrikin of R. D.#4 for damages alleged to have been sus-
tained when she fell on a sidewalk at 522 E. State Street , stating
that the claim had already been referred to the City Attorney who had
recommended that it be rejected.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that this claim be rejected as redommended by the City
Attorney. Carried.
REPAIRS TO POLICE DEPARTIiIENT CARS The Clerk reported to the Council
the action taken by the Board of Public Works at their meeting held
February 23rd in regard to repairs to Police Department cars.
It was explained that the Board were willing to allow their
mechanics to do this repair work when time °and space will allow, and
that the bill for parts, and for, the mechanics' time could be charged
directly to the Police Department,
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the Board of Public Works be authorized to make
repairs to Police Department cars when ordered, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the bills for parts, and time of
mechanics be charged directly to the Police Department.
Carried.
BRYANT HEIGHTS PROJECT The Aldermen were informed of the necessity
of lowering the sanitary Sewer in this section, and that it seemed
certain that the Board of Public Works will find it necessary to re-
quest an additional appropriation to complete the work.
NEB D1VEL0P.I.1ENTS The subject of new developments was discussed, and
it was disclosed that in some instances the promoters had failed to
make proper installation of water and sewer mains, which later placed
an unnecessary expense' on the City, as in the case of the Bryant Tract
sewers.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that new real estate developments be prohibited until
the plans for grading , and the laying of water and sewer mains are
approved by the Board of Public Works and the City Engineer.
Carried.
AUDIT By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance
Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
TRAFFIC CONJ M ON Police Commissioner VanValkenburg requested the
Council to lend their support to the plan of widening E. Seneca and
E. Buffalo Streets, and to the establishment of a truck terminal, from
which daYly***$ could be made to business places.
..:ayor I yers assured ; r. VanValkenburg that the Planning Commission
are actively studying the possibilities of these improvements and will
make recommendations at an early date.
The Commissioner also replied to recent criticism of the depart-
ment , stating that every effort is being iaade to correct and improve
the service rendered by the Police Department .
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He also stated that the Board of Education had requested the
Police Department to install a traffic light at the intersection of
Ithaca Road and Elmwood Ave. , to protect pupils attending the Belle
Sherman school.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry;
Resolved, that the Police Department be authorized to install
an automatic traffic signal at this intersection, and regulate the
hours of operation of same. Carried.
BUS STOP , SOUTH TIOGA STREET Alderman Vail reported that Leon
Rothschild had objected to the Council' s decision to discontinue the
parking privilege for Greyhound buses on S. Tioga Street for lunch
stops.
It was the opinion of the Aldermen that since the regular bus
terminal is so nearby that the special parking privilege should not
be allowed.
PIN BALL MACHINES Alderman Vail stated that he had been approached
by distributors of pin ball machines, requesting the Council to approve
the installation of machines in the- City, stating that they were will-
ing to pay a tax if necessary.
The Aldermen agreed that it would be unwise to permit their return
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the Common Council approve the action of the Police
Department in ordering the removal of pin ball and other gambling
machines from the City. -Carried.
PAVING ASSE.SSIUIENTS Attorney Powers presented each of the Aldermen
a draft of four different amendments to the City Charter, covering
assessments fQr paVing .and repaving City streets.
He expla Aod that in offering these different amendments, the
Aldermen could efelect the one most acceptable and adopt at this meet-
ing. .
T Board f4,l45 that it would be impossible to decide at this
time, anct- asked tfhiv to study and consider each one.
After further discussion it was agreed that it was the sense of
this Board that aty street which is filled with gravel. and surf ace,
treated should be considered a new pavement.
By alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman 1lazza;
Resolved, that the matter be laid on the table until the next
regular meeting.
Be It Pu.rther Resolved, that the City Attorney be instructed to
prepare a new amendment and submit to the members two weeks before the
next meeting. Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
F. If.� roger
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CO11MON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 43
CITY OF ITHACA, NY
REGULAR MEETING 5: 00 P.M. APRIL 6, 1938
PRESENT :-
Mayor Myers -
ALDERMEN - Thompson,Mazza,Hoover,Barns,Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail,Perry,Rogalsky,Adams
Attorney - Powers
Police Commissioner - VanValkenburg
Chief of Police - Marshall
Chamberlain - Snyder
Engineer - Marble
Clerk - Springer
MINUTES :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
STREET LIGHTS :- Police Commissioner VanValkenburg appeared
before the Council with the request that they encourage the Board
of Public Works to continue their efforts to improve the street
lighting system, as a recent auto- accideht was directly traceable
to faulty street lights.
He also requested the newspapers to urge the motorists to lower
their lights while driving on City streets.
PARKING METERS :- air. VanValkenburg also suggested that the Mayor
appoint a Committee to investigate the advisability of installing
parking meters, stating that he has collected considerable data
on the subject, and has found"'that wherever they have been installed
they have given entire satisfaction.
By Alderman Rogalsky : seconded by Alderman Mazza :
RESOLVED,' that the' Mayor be authorized to appoint a Committee
to investigate the advisability of installing parking meters.
Carried
The Mayor appointed the following Committee
Alderman Vail,Ha.zza,Adams,and Commissioner Egbert.
TRAFFIC LIGHTS : Mr. V&nV&Ikenburg stated that there had been a
misunderstanding in regard to installing UA traffic light
authorized by the Council at their March ftd _ meeting, and that it
had been placed at the intersection of Mitchell and Elmwood.
Chief Marshall stated that, he was certain it was placed at
the location suggested (#$ Mr. Kulp.
By Aldermani Adams : seconded by Alderman Gillette :
RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Police Committee confer with
Mr. Kulp;,,'and ascertain if' the light ie: iri the desired -location,
and report at the. next meeting. Carried.
PAVING $SSESSMENTS :-- Attorney Powers presented two proposed local
law's� with regard to special assessments for certain street improb--
ments, designated "Revised Proposals 41 and 42". The Council dis-
cussed these proposals Section by Section and the following
amendments were made in both proposals :
PARAGRAPH '2 - PAVING.:- 'Amended to read :
A roadway constructed of concrete or constructed with a cushion
or base course, and wearing course consisting of blocks, slabs,
asphalt or equivalent.
PARAGRAPH 2 SURFACE TREATMENT - Amended by striking out word
"finished" .
By Alderman Barns : seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
-RESOLVED, that proposals #1 and 42 of proposed Local Law No.•1, 1938
as corrected and amended, be approved as to form and that they be
tabled until an adjourned-tegi4lar meeting to be held at 4 P.m.
April 15, to be finally voted upon at that time.
Carried.
TRAFFIC DAMAGE TO STREETS : Alderman Leachtneauer called attention
to the fact that certain City streets are being badly damaged bt
heavy vehicles and stated that the Board of Public Works
informed hira that they have no authority to limit traffic.
Attorney Powers stated that the legislative Body of a City is
authorized to designate highways from which heavy vehicles may be
excluded, and May delegate such power.
By Alderman Lea.chtnea,uer : seconded by Alderman Vail:
RESOLVED, . that pursuant to Section 90 of the Vehicle and Traffic
Laws of the State of New York, the Board of Public Works of the
City of Ithaca be and they hereby are authorized to designate
Highways in the City of Ithaca, from which heavy
44 .* C.C. -2- 4--6r1938
vehicles may be excluded.
;��-- Carried
BURNING XMAS TREES :- Alderman Vail reported that he had
received complaints that the debris from the burned Xmas trees
had not been cleaned up.
It was suggested that the matter be called to the attention
of the Board of Public Works.
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDUENT :- The Clerk read a communication
from the New York State Construction Council's urging support of
an amendment which they proposes to introduce at the Constitutional
Cypnvention, which will permit the return of a portion of the
Wasoline 'lax and Motor Vehicle Fees, to up State Cities,
to be expended on their streets.
If the amendment is carried, $1.00 per inhabitant will be
returned to the cities, and it was suggested that -the Common
Council pass a resolution favoring the amendment, and that copies
of such resolution be sent to each of our Constitutional
Delegates.
By Alderman Vail : seconded by Alderman Barns
WHEREAS, no State aid is available for the City of Ithaca, and
other upstate Cities, for highway purposes, and no part of the
Gasoline Tax or 114otor Vehicle Fees are returned to such cities,
although a major part of such taxes and fees originate in
such cities, and 1
WHEREAS, in addition to the maintenance of City streets,
including streets forming 'part of the State Highway Systems,
solely at City expense, such cities also make major contribu-
tions to County Highway Costs, through direct taxes on real
estate,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this
Council that State aid should bt available to upstate cities in
the construction, reconstruction and maintenance of City
streets, and that this Council request the support of the
Honorable - Riley H. Heath
Stephen Lounsberry
Zlaude 0. Stuart
James P. Hill
our delegates to the Constitutional Contention to the proposed
amendment #1721 INTRO. #1550 which was introduced in. the
Assembly on February 19, 1935.
Unanimously Carried.
PEARSALL PLACE SANITARY S :- The Clerk read a communication
from the Board of Public Works,requesting an appropriation fima
W.P.A. Fund of $3, 316.00 to complete the Pearsall Place
Sanitary Sewer.
By Alderman Barns t. seconded by Alderman Rogalsky:
RESOLVED, that the sure of $3, 316.00 be and the same hereby is
appropriated from I.P.A. Funds to Pearsall Place project.
Carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS :- The list of projects approved and
adopted by the Board of Public works, as & 'work program for 1938
was presented to the Council.
SANITARY SEWERS :- Engineer Marble explained in detail the
necessary repairs needed in the Sanitary Sewer System, and
stated that the estimated cost would be $34, 200.00.
SEWER RENTAL :- The recommendation of the Board of Public Works
in the matter of sewer rentals was brought before the Council.
The Aldermen agreed that the subject should be given t:o nsidera-
tion, and Attorney Porors. agreod to cep m ec-ij► of theSState Law
governing such rentals to each member of the Council, for their
consideration, and discussion at the next meeting.
LTKOS BUS ROUTE :- Mayor Myers stated that Stanley Mekos who
operates a Bus line between Elmira and Ithaca is appealing to the
Public Service Commission to permit him to transport passengers
into the City Bus Terminal, also wishes the approval of the
Common Council.
The Clerk was instructed to inform Mr. Mekos that the Council have
no objections, to the proposed extension of his bus service.
0. C. -3- 4--6-1938
BARBERS PETITION :-Alderman Thompson read a petition,presented
by the barbers of the City, requesting the Council to pass
an ordinance regulating the barber shops in the City.
By Alderman Thompson seconded by Alderman Mazza :
RESOLVED, that the matter .be referred to the Ordinance
Cor_,littee and Dr. Broad of- the Board of Health for
their consideration and report.
Carried.
AUDIT :-By Alderman Rogalsky : seconded by Alderman Barns:
RESOLVED, -,that the bills approved and audited by the
Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved
for payment.
Carried
On motion the meeting adjournecd to -reconvene
at 4:00 P.1i. April 15, 1939-
F.H. PRINGER
City Clerk
46 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA) N.Y.
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M. APRIL 15,1935
PRESENT s-
Mryor Myers
Aldermen, Thompson,Mazza,Hoover,Barns,Gillette,Leachtneauer,
Va,ii,Perry,Rogalsky,Adame
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Engineer - Marble
Mayor Myers. oalled the meeting to order and announced that the
matter of Paging Assessmerts,dnd other unfinished business would
be in order.
MINUTES:By Alderman Perry : seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the Minutes of the April 6th meeting be amended as
follows :
UNDER PAVING ASSESSMENTS)
Paragraph 2 Paving, An proposal #1 and #2, omit the words "cushion or"
Unanimously..Carried.
LOCAL LAW 01 RE
PAVING ASSESSMENTS: The Mayor reported that 7 days had elapsed
since the proposed amendment ##,known as Local. Law #1 was approved
as to form and that he would entertain a notion for its adoption
By Alderman Mazza : seconded by Alderman Gillette :
Be it enacted by the common council of the city of Ithaca
as follows :
Section 1. Section 154 of the Ithaca city charter, being
chapter five hundred and three of the laws of nineteen hundred eight
as last amended by local law number two,nineteen hundred thirty-
three is hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 154. -1 The board, on its own motion or upon petition
of owners of abutting property, may consider and tentatively
authorize the paving,, repaving, resurfacing, or surface treatment
of any street or portion of a street, and the construction of curbs
and gutters in any street or portion of a street, and determine all
matters relating to the type, materials and method of construction
thereof. The board may hold a public hearing in regard to any such
improvement, and shall hold such a hearing whenever such improve-
ment is assessable as hereinafter provided, after giving notice by
publication at least onee in a local newspaper not less than five
(5) days before such hearing. The board shall make an estimate of
the cost of such proposed improvement and file with the common
council such estimate and a requisition for appropriation of the
funds necessary for the work.
2. For the purpose of this section,the following
definitions of terms shall be controlling:
Paving.- A roadway constructed of concrete or constructed
with a base course and a wearing course consisting of blocks,
slabs, asphalt or equivalent.
Repaving.- Renewal of a pavement.
Resurfacing.- Renewal of the surface of a pavement.
Surface Treatment.-Treatment of the surface of a
roadway with bituminous material.
3. The cost of the original paving of any street shall
be borne as follows : The area of street intersections and forty
percent (40%) of the reminder of such original paving shall be a
char a against the city at large,and the balance, sixty percent
(60V of such remainder, shall be a charge against the abutting
properties,apportioned according to their respective foot frontages.
The cost of repaving any street, for the paving or repaving whereof
a local assessment shall have been once levied, and the cost of
resurfacing and surface treatment shall be charge against the city
at large, and no part of such expense shall be levied against the
owners of abutting properties.
4. The cost of original curbs and gutters, when con-
structed in connection with the original paving of a street, shall
be included in the cost of the improvement and assessed accordingly.
Sixty percent (60%) of the cost of original curbs and gutters other-
wise constructed shall be charged to the abutting owners, except as
to such portion as may lie within street intersections, which shall
j be a charge upon the city at large. The cost of renewal or repair
c.c. —2— 4-15-1938 a.
of curbs and gutters shall be a charge upon the city at large.
5. Upbn the completion of any improvement, of which all or
any part of the cost is charged to abutting owners as above pro-
vided, the board shall cause to be prepayed a map and a statement
showing the cost thereof and the apportionment and assessment
against the respective properties benefited and shall give notice
by publication three times in a local newspaper of a public hearing
p ` i
thereon on a date s ecified which ��: co ,��..,11. b� adt c . ihan�.te::
(IC
days from the first publication, at which time any person interested
may appear and be heard in relation thereto. The board may there-
upon alter or correct any such assessment as justice may require,
finally approve the same and file a schedule thereof with the
Common council which shall confirm the same,and when so confirmed
the amount of es,ctt assessment shall be a lien upon the real
property so assessed. The council may prescribe and apportion
deferred payments,make such regulations as may be deeded advisable
for the payment thereof, and provide for a percentage addition to
any such deferred payments at a rate not exceeding six per cent=
per annum, to be determined and fixed by said council, together
with any fees and expenses which may be incuzred in connection
therewith. Such assessments,percentages, fees and expenses shall be
collected in the manner provided for the enforcement, levy and
collection of city taxes.
6. This section shall apply to all street improvements
herein mentioned and as to such improvements shall supercede the
provisions of section 153 so far as the same may be .inconsistent
herewith.
12. This local law shall a ply to all street improvements
completed or in process of construction for which no assessrent
shall have been finally confirmed and levied prior to the effective
date hereof except that it shall not apply sous to make assessable
any street improvement heretofore authorized and now in process of
construction where such authorization was had under the provisions
of this section as amended by local law 4tunber 2,nineteen hundred
thirty-three, and -was not assessable thereunder.
3. This local law shall take effect pursuant to the
provisions of sections sixteen and seventeen of the City Home
Rule Laws
Ayes-5 Thompson,Mazza,Barns,Gillette, Leachtneauer
N&Pys--4 Hoover,Vail,Perry,Adams.
Alderman Rogal sky did not vote
Motion Lost. (Requires majority of all members)
The Mayor then announced it would be in order to consider
Propsed Araendiment 42 to be khown as Local Law ,#1, as the required
7 days had elapsed since ap�Droved in fora by the Council.
By Alderman Adams : seconded by Alderman Vail :
Be it enacted by the conr_1on council of the city of Ithaca
as follows
Section 1. Section 154 of the Ithaca city charter,being
chapter five hundred and throe of the laws of nineteen hundred
eight as last amended by local law number two, nineteen hundred
thirty-three, is hereby amended to read as follows :
Section 154.-1 The board, on its own motion or upon
petition of owners of abutting property,may consider and
tentatively authorize the paving,repaving,resurfacing,
or surface treatment of any street or portion of a street,
and the construction of curbs and gutters in any street or
portion of a street,and determine all matters relating to
the type,materials and method of construction thereof. The
board may hold a public hearing in regard to any such
improvement, and shall hold such a hearing whenever such
improvement is assessable as hereinafter provided,after
giving notice by publication at least once in a local
newspaper not less than five (5) days before such hearing.
The Board shall make an estimate of the cost of such pro-
posed improvement and file with the eor_vion council such
estimate and a requisition for appropriation of the funds
necessary for the work.
2. For the purpose of this section, the follow-
ing definitions of terms shall be controlling:
Paving.- A roadway constructed of concrete or con-
structed with a base course and a wearing course consisting
of blocks, slabs,asphalt or equivalent.
Repaving.- Renewal of a pavement.
Resurfacing.- Renewal of the surface of a pavement
C. C. -3- 4-15-1938
Surface Treatment.- o Treatment of the surface of a
roadway with bituminous material,.
3. The cost of the original paving of any street shall be
borne as follows : The area of street intersections and forty
percent (40%) of the remainder of sucn original paving shall be a
charge against the city at largo, on? the balance, sixty percent
NQ of such remainder, ehall be n charge against the abutting
properties,apportioned according to their respective foot frontage
The cost of repaving any street shall be borne as follom The
area of street intersections and sa enty percent 170%) 12 the
remainder of such repaving shall bo a. charge aga,inct the cit7
at large, and the balance, thirty per:can* (300) of suah remainder,
shall be a charge against the abutting properties, apportonea
_.
according to their respective foot frontages. The cost of
resurfacing and sumfaoe treatment shall be charged aa.gatnst the
city at large, and no part of such empense shall be :i.ev.ind against
the owners of abutci.ng properties.
4. The cosy' of original curbs ant. gutters,when con-
structed in connection with the or y nal paving of L 60,et, shall
be included in the cost of the i .�pwovement and assecse3
accordingly. Sixtj percent (60 0) of the cost of origins.. curbs
and gutters otherwtne constructed shall be charged tr he
abutting ownere, except am to such port ion as may _is within
street intersectioAs; whioh shall be a charge upon the Aly at
large. The cost of renewal or repair of curbs and `uttero shnW.
be a charge upon the city at large.
5. Upon the completion of any improvement, of Lich all or
any part of the cost is charged to abutting .o hers as abOye
provided, the board shall cause to be prepared a Liar and v.
statement showing the cost: thereof and the apportionment and
assessment against the respective properties benefited aiU sail:
give notice by pub ioa.ti on three times in a. local aav;bpaPer 0 w
public hearing thereon on a date specifind,which dite s.zN
be not less than ter. (10) days from the first publicuti=, at
which time any per„on interested may appear and be hear �n
relation thereto. The board may thereupon alter or correct an?•
such assessment as justice may require, finally approve the same
and file a schedule thereof with the ccuion council rtich shall
confirm the same, and when so confirmed the amount of eaoh
assessment shall be a. lien upon the .real property so assassed.
The council may pre3cyibe and appo2iior.. leferred payments,make
such regulations as may be deemed advisable for the payr:^ent thereof
and provide for a percentage addition to any such deferred pay-
ments at a rate not exceeding six per centur., per an�xii.,, to be
determined and fixed by said council, together with any fees and
expenses which may be incurred in connection therewith. Such
assessments, percentages, fees and expenses shall be collected
in the manner provided for the enforcement,levy and collection
of city taxes.
6. This section shall apply to all street improvements
herein mentioned and as to such improvements shall supercede
the provisions of section 153 so far as the same may be
inconsistent herewith.
s2. This local law shall apply to all street improve-
ments completed or in process of construction for which no
assessment shall have been finally confirmed and levied prior to
the effective date hereof except that it shall not apply so as to
Make assessable any street improvement heretofore authorized
and not in process of construction where such authorization was
had under the provisions of this section as amended by local lam
number 2, nineteen hundred thirty-three, and was not assessable
thereunder.
$3. This local law shall take effect pursuant to the -
provisions of sections sixteen and seventeen 'of the City Home
Rule Law,
Ayes--10
Nays-- 0
Motion Carried.
APPROVED this 15th day of April 1938
, I', IJ114 6 11
MAYOR.
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C.C. - - 4--15-39
FIRE DEURTMENT :-Attorney Powers presented a proposed ordinance to
he Common CouRcil asking for its adoption to protect the
Ithaca Fire Department while lending assistance to territories
outside the City of Ithaca.
Attorney Powers asked and was granted permission to mail a copy
of the ordinance to the Supervisors of each of the surrounding
Towns.
By Alderman Thompson : seconded by Alderman Adams:
CH. VIII
An ordinance authorizing the Chief of the Fire Department to
extend aid to territories outside the ciLt°y of Ithaca and 1prescribing
Certa inc tt�c � L ' i
I
AS FOLLOWS
925--Outside Service
1. Pursuant to the provisions of 6209 of the General Municipal
Law, the Fire Department of the city of Ithaca is hereby authorized
and permitted to go to the aid of another city, village,town, fire
district, fire protection district, fire alarm district or other
territory outside said city of Ithaca.
2. The Chief of the Fire Department or, in his absence, the
person in charge thereof, is hereby authorized to extend such aid
under the following conditions and restrictions:
a) Such aid shall not be given to such an extent or under such
circumstances as to impair the adequacy of said fire department
for the extinguishment of fires within the city of Ithaca.
b) The said Chief, in connection with each call for outside
assistance shall prepare a claim for all loss, damage to apparatus
or other equipment, expense incurred in the operation of apparatus
and eqquipment,and cost of materials used, and render such claim to
the offioer specified in and in the manner provided by Sec.209
Par. 2 of the General Municipal Law and shall in the same manner
prepare and render claims for injuries and deaths pursuant to
Sec. 205 of the General Municipal Law.
c) The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca shall
have power to make such additional rules, regulations, conditions
and restrictions, not inconsistent herewith, as they may deem
proper and desirable.
3. The territory to which such outside assistance is rendered
shall assume liability for injuries or damage to person or property
of others for which the city of Ithaca might be liable,whether
under the provisions of Sees. 50-a,b,and a of the General Municipal
Law or otherwise. The Board of Fire Commissioners may in their
discretion require such agreement, eertificate of insurance or other
form of indemnity as they may deem necessary or practicable as a
condition precedent to the rendering of- such outside assistance.
4. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to create any
obligation to render assistance outside the city of Ithaca and the
refusal or failure to render such assistance shall create no
liability on the city of Ithaca or any of its boards, officers or
employees.
5. Nothing herein contained shall operate to affect or raodify
any contract for fire protection heretofore or hereafter entered
into between the City of Ithaca and any other municipal corporation
or territory.
This act shall take effect immediately.
Unanimously Carried.
SEWER RZNTS :--Attorney Powers stated that it will be necessary for
the Council to adopt an ordinance covering sewer rents, and that the
Board of Public Works would want an expression by the Council before
preparing such an ordinance.
By Alderman Adams : seconded by Alderman Barns
RESOLVED, that the Council approve in principal the idea of sewer
rents and will consider whatever proposal is submitted by the
Board of Public Works.
Carried
HENRY C. WOOLSEY - DAMAGE CLAIM :- The Clerk presented a claim of
Henry C. Woolsey in the amount of $5, 000.00 for damages alleged
to have been sustained by him when he turned his ankle and fell
while descending the ramp approaching the sidewalk at the
Dean of Ithaca In. ,Garage.
On the recommendation of Attorney Powers it was moved
By Alderman Leachtneauer: seconded by Alderman Vail L
RESOLVED, that the claim be denied and that Mr. Woolsey and Dean of
Ithaca, Inc. be so advised. Carried.
C.C. 4-15-38
VOTING MACHINES :--The Clerk presented and read a communication
moron the Automatic Voting Machine Corporation which quoted a price
of $980.00 for one new voting machine for use in the Fourth
District of the Fourth Ward.
By Alderman Leachtneauer seconded by Alderman Mazza
RESOLVED, that the matter of the pu_;haso of one new voting
machine be referred to the Charter � Grdinar_oe Committee for
consideration and report. .-4.triad
TERRACE PLACE :- A petition signed by 7 owners of prrr-er•ty in
Terrace Place was presented,requesting the Oo�incil cc make
that thorofare a one--way street.
By Alderman Thompson:seconded by Alderman Hoover;
RESOLVED, that the natter be referred to the Police Cono ttee i
for .study. ^e.rr:i.ed.
EDDY STREET A petition signed by 60 individuals r.,as
presented., requesting the Council to have two, 70 parking
signs erected on the crest side of Eddy- 5;, eet, beginning at the
corner of Buffalo Street.
By Alderman Perry : seconded by Alderman Thc=sor..:
PESOLVED; that the matter be referred to the Police ('cr:-�ittee
for study. C'arri d
BUILDING C0,3XIISSIONERIS REPORT —The quarterly report of she
Building Commissioner was read and ordered placed on fila,
MITCHELL ST. TRJUFIC LIGHT :- Alderman Bail reported tbat, he hnd
consulted Mr. Kelp in regard to the traffic light which '-1 be^r,
installed at the corner of Mitchell Street and Elmwood AV(.'rue,
and found that it is placed as originally requested. He suggested
that the Council rescind the2r action of Harsh 2,1938 and appT(�v e
installation at its present location.
By Alderman Vail. : seconded by Alderman Hoover:
RESOLVED, that the motion to install a traffic light at the
intersection of Ithaca Road and Elmwood Avenue be and the same
hereby is rescinded Carried.
By Alderman Vail :seconded by Alderman Perry :
RESOLVED, that the Police Department be authorized to install nn -
automatic traffic Signal at the intersection of Mitchell .Street
and Elmwood Avenue z,.nd regulate the hours of operation thereof.
Carried-
PUBLIC FUNDS :- Alderman Barns stated that it arpaa,.-E & probable
that considerable ?public Funds will be a-:,ailable -to Yuniu poli-
ties, and felt that this City should be prepared with projcots
to enable us to secure a share of these funds.
He mentioned a n=ber of important proj ects, l ncludir_g No. 6 Fire
Stations the deepening of Fall Creek Channel and widening the
Inlet in the southern part of the City.
The Committee on Relations with the Board of public Works was
requested to appear before that body with reco=_lendatiolas.
BARBERS PETITION : The Charter & Ordinance Committee reported
progress on the Barber 's petition which was presented at the
meeting held April 6, 1938-
WELFARE DTPARTHENT :Hayor Myers read a resolution .adopted. by
the Board of Public Welfare,in regard to an appropriation-, of
$5, 000.00 to defro costs of a work program which will employ
recipients of home relief who are noteligible for certification
with W.P.A. . Alderman Barns stated that the Totims had been
successful with such projects.
It was suggested that this would be a matter for the Board of
Public Works to consider,and since a copy of the resolution has
been handed to that body, the matter was left to them.
On notion the meeting adjourned.
F.H.SPRINGER
City Clerk
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IX. PUBLIC UTILITIES (Non—commer.)
250 Municipal Parking Area $ 3,110.00
251 Municipal Comfort Station 1,125.00
400 Cemetery Fund 51
Total Public Utilities 9,535.00
X. MISCELLANEOUS
260 Judgments & Settlements 500.00
261 Workmen' s Compensation 3,500.00
262 Taxes expunged or paid 400.0o
253 Tax Sale expense & purchases 2,000.00
264 Contributions Library; G.A.R. 2,077.00
265 General Insurance 6,700.00
266 Electric & Gas rate survey 1,500.00
267 Purr;hase of 110 ?viorris Ave. --Z"o
Total Miscellaneous 16,725.00
XI. MiT1ICIPAL IIMEBTEDNESS
270 Bond Principal 1142,000.00
272 Bond Interest 14g,11g.0o
273 Interest on Temp. Loans 500400
o,618.00
Total Municipal Indebtedness l 9
XII. CONSTRUCTION & PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS — ..s QQ
Grand Total of Estimates, or BUDGET $ZQ4.2U400.
BUDGET SUMMARY — (Aecalp, by ro s ' s rovided _1%L the C11y Charter)
Estimated EZRqap e
Board of Public Works $174,999.00
Public Welfare 91,349.00
Public Health 20,14140.00
Fire Department 59.955.00
Under Common Council .-
Total Maintenance 3,595.00
Debt Service 12p.619 s.M
Total 654,213-00
Permanent Improvements 50-QP-Q.
Total Budget Expense ZJJsm
Estimated Inco e
Tax levy on $119,775. ®' $14.00 per M. for
highway purposes $ 1479.10
Tax levy on $38,075963. 0 $12.90 per M. for all
other city purposes 497,372.33
Miscellaneous revenues 153,0114.00
Utility taxes 19,267.14o
Funds available from 1937 Home Relief Bond Issue 10,580,17
Temporary loan in anticip. of Relief Bond Issue ,�,1F.500.00
Total Budget Income $2ULzLLi 0
DA ROLL S Y
Assessed value real property $ 60,306,300.00
Assessed value exempt property 23.135.525.QQ,
Taxable value real property 37,170,775.00
Taxable value of franchises — 'qQ� ,,QQ
Total Taxable Valuation
The State Tax Law makes it compulsory to levy a tax on pension,
bonus and insurance exempt property for its share of all highway expenses. Of
the $23,135,525. valuation of exempt property shown on the 1939 tax roll,
$119,775. is subject to a levy at the rate of $14.00 per M. for these highway
purposes.
Approved and adopted by the Common Council, May 14, 1939,
F. H. ringer
City mptroller
1939
CITY BUDGET
r City of Ithaca, N. Y.
I. GENERAL GOVERNMENT
101 Common Council $ 200.00
102 Mayor' s. office 2,950.00
log Chamberlain' s office 9,319.00
110 Clerk, Comptroller, Registrar 11,960.00
111 Assessor' s office 2.675.00
112 Attorney' s office 2,700.00
113 Civil Service Commission 200.00
114 Board of Public Works 3,4o0.o0
116 Engineer' s office 9,000.00
117 Election Commissioners 4,560.00
119 City Court 4,900.00
119 City Hall 7,700.00
120 Isolation Hospital 125,00
121 Planning Commission 250.00
129 Employee' s Retirement System 14,337.00
129 Undistributed expenses i.74 5, -o0
Total General Government $ 73,921.00
II. PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY
130 Police force 55,307.00
132 Fire force 55,290.00
133 Fire Dept, buildings 4,575,00
134 Building Commissioner 1,035.00
137 Sealer of Weights & Measures „1,.2
Total Protection of Persons & Prop. 117,447.00
III. CONSERVATION OF HEALTH
150 Administrative 5,425.00
151 Conservation & Inspection 7,000.00
152 Isolation Hospital care 400.00
154 Venereal Clinic 400.00
155 Miscell. Health Clinics 6,665.00
156 Mosquito control 450.00
157 Lunacy examinations 100 00
Total Conservation of Health 20,440.00
IV. SANITATION & CLEANLINESS
160 Sewers — General 7,000.00
161 Street cleaning 9,500.00
162 Refuse & Garbage 22,000.00
164 Sewage Disposal Plant v Franklin St. 12,000.00
165 Sewage Pump Station o Buffalo St. 11000.00
166 Sewage Pump Station — Mood St. 365.00
167 Sewage Pump .Station o Cherry St. 340.00
169 Storm Sewers 2,500.00
169 Plumbing Inspector 1•200 0g
Total Sanitation & Cleanliness 54,905.00
V. HIGHWAYS. CREEKS & BRIDGES
190 Street lighting 20,074.00
181 Highway maintenance 25,000.00
192 Snow & Ice 3,000.00
193 Franklin St. buildings ..,500.00
194 Bridge maintenance 5,000.00
185 Creek maintenance 1,500.00
186 Machine Shop maintenance , 0200
Total Highways, Creeks & Bridges 56,974.Oo
VI. PUBLIC WELFARE RELIEF
190 Administrative expenses 11,969.00
191 Home Relief 51.7 500(3
Total Public Welfare Relief 63,618.00
VII. OLD AGE RELIEF
200 Administrative expenses 2,730.00
201 Old Age Relief COQ
Total Old Age Relief 27,730.00
VIII. PARKS & RECREATION
230 Park Dept. , General 9,200.00
231 Percy Field 250.00
232 Stewart Park 6,400.00
233 Treman Park 900.00
234 Golf Course 3,900.00
235 Airport 1. ,85g.00
Total Parks & Recreation 22,40o.0o
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. May 4, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Commissioner - Miscall
Attorney -- Powers
Clerk -- Springer
Chamberlain Snyder
Engineer - Marble
Chief of Police - Marshall
MINUTES City Attorney Powers called attention to the approval by the
.Mayor of Local Law #1 as adopted at the meeting held April 15, 1939-
He stated that under the provisions of the Home Rule Law, the Mayor is
without power to approve a local law until after a public hearing, and
therefore, the apparent approval, appearing in the minutes is invalid
and of no effect.
REPAVING ASSESSMENTS A petition signed by 1757 voters was presented,
requesting the Council to approve or submit to the electors of the City,
the following proposed Local Law, amending subdivision 3 of charter
section 154 as amended by Local Law #2, 1933 to read as follows:
"The cost of repaving any street, for the paving whereof a local assess-
ment shall have been once levied, shall be charged against the City at
large, and no part of such expense shall be levied against the owners
of abutting properties. "
The Clerk then reported that Local Law #1, 1939, which was
approved by the Council on April 15, 1938 had been returned, dis-
approved by the Mayor, together with his objections thereto.
The Local Law together with the Mayorts letter of objection
are appended herewith.
Subject to further discussion it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the bill be reconsidered and repassed.
After further discussion. Mr. Adams and Mr. Perry withdrew the
the motion and it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that further reconsideration of Local Law #1, parsec
April 15, 1939 , together with repaving assessments and petitions be
taken up at an adjourned meeting to be held at 5 P.M. May 11, 1939-
Ayes -- 5 Hoover, Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Nays - 5 Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer
The vote being a tie, the Mayor voted in the affirmative.
Motion Carried.
UTILITY TAX Attorney Powers distributed to- eaah.of_the -Aldermen a
copy of a proposed Local Law amending Local Law #2, 1937, which will
continue to June 30, 1939, the tax on gross incomes of corporations and
persons furnishing utility service in the City of Ithaca. Action on
this matter was deferred until the period required by section 13 of the
Ci±y Horne Rule Law shall have elapsed.
BUDGET 1938 The Clerk read a letter from the Finance Committee , mak-
ing recommendations in regard to the 1939 budget and tax rate , a copy
of which to herewi th. Wended.
He then reported that the assessment roll for 193 had been
completed, footed and proved and showed the following total values:
Land $11,012,925.
Buildings 49,293,475—.
Real Property 0,30 ,300.
Exempt Property 23,135,525•
Net Real Property 37, 170,775.
Franchise 900511 1 du.
Total Assessable $35 ,075
He also reported that valuations in the amount of $119,775-
were exempt by reason of pensions and/or bonuses but were taxable
nevertheless for all highway purposes.
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Further, that the tentative budget for 1938 amounting to
$704,213. as already agreed upon, could be balanced by applying a tax
rate of $12.90 for all general city purposes and a tax rate of $4.00 on
pension and bonus -exempt property for all highway purposes, which would
include in the budget a portion of the estimated costs for Welfare Re-
lief but require that the balance of Welfare Relief costs be met by
short term borrowing in anticipation of a bond issue. He suggested
that it was incumbent on the Council at this time to officially approve
the budget, fix the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations,
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette;
Resolved, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as
agreed upon, be and the same hereby are finally approved, adopted and
confirmed in the total sum of $704,213. in accordance with the detailed
budget statement appended herewith, and
Whereas, available and estimated revenues total $153,014.001
and estimated funds, to be used for Welfare Relief only, total
$28,847. 57 thereby leaving $497,951.43 as the amount to be raised by
taxation, and
Whereas, the assessment roll for 1939, certified and filed
by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved by the City Clerk and
shows a total net taxable value of 439,075,963• ,
And Whereas, the total tax limit, as prescribed by the City
Charter amounts to $665,793. for 1939, therefore,
Be It Further Resolved, that the tax rate for all highway
purposes be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $44.00 per
one thousand dollars of valuation exempt by reason of pension and/or
bonus, and that the tax rate for general city purposes for the fiscal
year 1938 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $12.90
per one thousand dollars of taxable valuation as shown, certified and
extended against the respective properties on the 1939 city tax roll,
thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be , of W7,851- 43 and,
Be It Further Resolved, that the amount of said tax levy be
spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the
respective properties shown on said city tax roll in accordance with
their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of $12.90 per one
thousand dollars of such taxable valuations, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby
is directed to extend and SpWtjam the city tax as above, and that
upon the completion of the extension of said roll the Clerk shall pre-
pare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy,
and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign
and affix the corporate seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the
same mr' -th sad roll with the City Chamberlain, and
Be It Further Resolved, that upon the execution and filing
of sa,ici warrant and tax roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of
the city tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby become
tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accordance with the provi-
sions of the city charter and other laws applicable thereto and
Be It Further Resolved, that the total sum of $704,213 . be
appropriated in accordance with the tax budget as adopted, to the re-
spective boards, offices and departments of the city for the purposes
respectively setforth therein.
Ales - 9 Thompson, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry,
Rogalsky, Adams
Nab 1 Mazza Motion Carried.
Approved this _ day of May, 1939. �,� c•c�
Joseph B. Myers
Mayor
TF,DTORARY LOAN By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky:
Res( lved, that pursuant to the provisions of section 46 of the Ithaca
City charter, being chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 as amended by
cnapter 57 of the Laws of 1936, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are
a•ztihorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City
of Ithaca for current city expenses normally paid out of the regular
tax levy and for the purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied.
by the issuance of a negotiable tax anticipation note in an amount not
to exceed $50,000. in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for
the' current fiscal year of 1939; and the faith and credit of the City
of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such
temporary loan before the close of said fiscal year and out of the
taxes to be received for the current fiscal year.
Ayes - 10 Nays - 0 Motion Carried. L� alp
.4.D __ ,nzd 4F11.Anh R_ mvera
Hoiaoraole mayor cnd Common Council:
Gent I e f 4 eln
Having examined the budget tentatively approved "ty
the
Co=ion Cou-no-11 on December 2,5- P 1-)-z7 a including' estimated expo ndi-
, I
tures and receipts for the year 1938 , your cor.—Attee recorw-.iends
the final adoption -f suol -,v.d-et with the folloxinrz additions:
ite-, "'60 for purcb--,se of -r)roperty--Y)4 r i P-
M �C-- I T C, , v
Itew, j,,,130 Police Dept. for purchase and installation
of elt-7tric sirna,l at 4""'itchell El-,mwyood
::j A.,mnary of Esti.,unted F-,eoei,,jts and :)� sbursev.lentz
Tot s:l budret appropric ti.on for all !,:.0 r o c e E:
213-
7stimFted receipt
I property (:-enerel.l 4 12.�-O, -4'�7,�72
011 Tea k, � - 31
is It pen-z!ion f,,,xe,,rpt-hIc-hvray only 3 4.or) L-70
"iscellonewis revenues 3 014.00
Utility t--�x funds no on hand and
antici�)--ted to D now on
*71 , ll?"z?-!
L 2E7-
3cl. in. Hof,, e Relief bon J -2
7,07 1 1 7
3y for H, Relief 0
lo-n n antici-a+- 1 -n tf,,PrFof 1! C7 o o o,
-7-�I
Tax ?- ,,te,
J-
YOU'r the fixin�- of th,'�-, t[:,x r-.te Per
thou,:,,,._-n;,.IL. J.-a ad6ition ther-,:: to Properties havinp- exc!-aptimn for
-onus, and incu-ar,-e are reQuired 'o cont-4bute to
1:)ension, -- 11 -1 �4
hichvvay costs a,nd hi-r-Ithwc.y deb+ &.
Thf. Tax hn-- ruled th.-:;-t the,-e ---iu:"t be
taxed for su,-,.1, pizirpo2es.
T h re 11
' ,7-7 5-0" of sli-":h exeinp-+Jon-o v_21 the ci,rrent -%Vrich
or. the basis nrescribed ",,,,r the 1,3t-te Tax Dei),prtmert
11 S far & 00 Pcii thn, i s '_'Id r a 1.P, n T are
me!-t �n n4' `,--bt
top 1,�orrcmv �portio- o,' the
0, J-
P,-A-! :;iated costs for Hm,ie cl I Cf. Y-,,:.r
S$_ tax r[Ite
the reGlalr(-,',d ?�71L
e r'Y _it r o h
I
the LL.t. de �+ s-'I-7r-,.-,,I�tuTFv.
:-'Ir,( ed Debt
��I Of) jI 7
L)(.,bt sort ire for tbe current yeer a-,-."odnts to
7-
1,17. 7-0 j.:3 jnt(°,rC -t.
i n c 1 a,n d L
, t d -1 t b-0 i n a n o e as to pre F` an incre��Ee :1 the
J.
F tit. rj-ver of thc-
+ r
Year rincira.1 Jnlu e2 e st Total
1075 112 A 00n, 1 st X 117. 50 1^0, 117. -7/0
1949 140)000. IL'Z ,1.9 2. rO 157 102. I:zO
16 0 14o.000. , 7-1. r�o 17o, 677- rO
1� 11 f � [ � P � -
,�41 l4o,000. 7 L�101. 2= 174,101. 2P�
0
Fez 7-
1642 17 c 3- 7
ILI') 000. 2,7: r, I V- I r")
7-11. 27, 165, 11.
P 000.
VZ4�� 1L.-, I
1.10 rn r)n 2:. r,,o- �62. 70
-7-
097- T:,
l�
1917 110 01,00. K�. C 115 7r2:7
The annual reduction in interc-et paynicnts wf 11 it possible
a -
to borrow durinc, the next five yearc approximately �,,r,0,001,0.00 per
C� r-
year incre •sinE• this itea, beyord, `190,000. 00 per yecr.
This would also result in ar. annual net princippl ,"Debt reduction
of approxi�-r�ately 1'-',00 0.00.
.t� - 2 1
If relief expense E do not exceed estimates for t.Le current year
and a, loaf: of '174 ,500. 00 is adev—te the net
total or-reral
for 10 41 w4 0.1 t 1.C
L M be 11) 5 0 0. 00 o r sbou 79,
city bonds.
?,elief
This buret provides for full. PE,,Tr-.ent of old aE�,-e assi stCnce and
adotinictration and about 70� of Hor e Re'lief a.s re-
q.,-1 -red by the Pub--'-ic Zelfare
The utility tax has been held in, a, sepnar�te eccount -,penddrig- ad--
Judi cation of the validity of the act.
L;
The matter seems to have been settl.-d b- a, ca:fie in the Clou--nt of
Appeals JT1,11Y 1937, Y,,h4-, cb was A�-Tirmicd by t?-?e Suprenie Court of the
��nited 0tates on ':arch 28 , 1930 , a<-.d we, therefore, recommend
that it be ap-lied again-st th. • current budget to meet nart of tl-e
welfare,, cost--,.
Hj�-:-jjway in 3, udcet
The follor,,ine- are the items which are included in the current tax
biodEet for hi;rhyiny -purposes as defined by the Sta.te Tax Department :
7i161 Street cleaning ,;;00.
1�0 13treet
� 1 :h t i ri- 0
)074
11 Street ya-f intenance -.
25,000.
1�2 Snow & ice 3,000.
181. Brid- e maintenance 5,000.
1, 1li-1-m-ay bld7-s. 500.
170 Treffic sip-nals i 6 3,0 71L-00
Capital Ta.proverilents
BridCes 23,000.
Curbs & gutters 0)LOC..
Imjprcvir,�7 Haller St. 1, 500. 33,900-00
Debt Sew ce Principal Interest Total
Series E , 550 769•-OT 7,71---
�
7 400. 1, 5,100. 00
6) �;00 )250. 00
1 7 17,750- 00
H F, F00. 6,702. FO 12,292. 50
600. 2,327. 5O 1-6 ,327. r0 54,�19.o6
7,a 5%0 L
)qPO. 19) - . 06 � ! 10.0 6
Total 1_52,693. 06
7espectfoulir submitted
j inance Committee
LOCAL VIV #1 IM
By Aldenlaa Alawok :Pcorloa ly AlAer"an Vail :
:73P it ennctel by the Cow=n Council of the City of ithaca,
as fallaws.
�nwtlon 1. Section !It of the itheca city Chnrtery
_vpter five hunArad and thren of the laws of nineteen handred
eight as last aneaded by local 18Y nunber t7o, nineteen hundred
th t ty-three, is hereby aTnNed to re rd P8 follows.
Section The basrd, an itz own motion or u2nn
petition of Dwners of abutting prapprty, may consider ond tEnta-
tively authori2e the pavinZ, rs,"InZ, rcourfrcing, or surfoce
treatment of any Me& Dr portion of a street , and the construc-
tion of curbs and Fotters in any street or portion Dr a street
nA aetersine all myttcrs relotins to the type, materials and
osthod A construction thereof. the banrd mey hold a gublic henr-
ing in regard to any onsh iwprnve ent, and 0,11 hold such a hear-
ing rhenever such Kyrn7eacnt i2 asoesGable as herein iii fter pro-
vided, after giving notice b- )Ublicrtion A !,not once in n locA
newspaper not less than fiv days before sucb heartn-. Me,
.2onrd shall mAn an eFtiontee of the cost of such proposed
went and file with the Common Council viol e0j : tp rnd a rpouist.
tion for appr9priation of the funds necessary for the work.
2. For the puryage of tbic seition, the fAIv the inF
deQniticns of terms chall be contrcllin7:
PRvIng A rondr-y con2tructed of concrete or constructed
with a We course and a wearing cou7se -consisting of blocks, slabs,
nspbalt or equi-Hent.
RegavinF 7enewal of a pave2ent.
?eourfacinq 7enewpl of the nurface of a p2vezent.
frcstgent Treatment of the surPoce of a rcudway
lity litunin out s material.
3. The coct A the oriEinal pavin7 of any street shall
be borne as folOwn; The area of street intersections anj forty
gercent (40) A the rezainjer of such orijinni paving shall be a
"nrre azainet the city at large, and the Klanne, sixty percent
(60 01 of- such remainder, shall be n churFe aCninst the nbuttinF.
properties, app Drtioned according to their respective foot frcnt--
age. The aost of repaving any street shall be borne as follows:
The area of street intergections &nd seventy percent (701) of the
remainder of ouch repaving shall be a charre agninst the city at
large, and the balance, thirty yer Dent (301) of such remainder,
..h::. l te a charge ansinst the abutting Droperties, apparticned
according to their respective foot frontages. The cost of resur.-
facing and sur0ce treAment shall be charged against the city A
large, and no part of such expense shall W levied again the
owners of pro:.-.efties.
L. The-co pt of nriginK virbs and C"tters, when con-
ntrunted in connection with the original goving of a etreet , shall
be included in the cost of the improvement and aspessed accoriingly.
Sixty percent (4-01) of the cost of origin2l curb8 and rutters
otherwise constructed shall be char7ed to the abutting owners,
except as to such �oTtion as may lie Within street interFertionz,
rhich shall be a char7e upon the city A larre. The cost of re-
newal or repair of curbs and cutters shall be n charge upon the
city at Inrne.
P. Upon the completion of any improvement, of which all
or any prK of the cost is chnrFed to nbutt-OF owners a ; vbc7e
provided, the Word Anil cnnoe to be prearred a map PrA n stnte-
ment 2howin; the coot tbereof and the apportionment and assess tent
a7ainvt the respective progerties benefited and shall give notice
2-
c,y publication three tl ; eol in a. local nevi G,:)per of a public hear-
in� th=ereon on & (71cte specified, ',,hich date shall be not less than
(lb) days from the first 01-i-oI i cat ion, at �7Jhich tir;ie ary Pereor,
interested nay appear and be heard in. relation thereto. The board
,nay thereupon alter or correct any such -,ccessr ent vs, ju! tice may
relouire) finally a-1.%rove, the sa.,ie and file & --cheldule t-ereoI- with
the Cotmaon Council '.'I'1iCh shall confirm the s,-,-Ie, and ix-hen so con-
firi,.ea the account of each aspessment be a lien u, the r eal
property so assessed. The council -.(nay ) escribe and ap,)ortion
deferred.
jay1rients, zr&te such reg,J!Dtions as niay be deellaed advisnable
for the ;)ayment thereof and provide --F'f)-r a, percentnr-e addition to
any such deferred payments at a r==ate not exceeding six oer centum
per annum, to be deteri,i-ined and fixed by said council, toc-ether
with any fees and expenses which :nay be incurred in oOnneclu-ion
therewith. Such as,:�essments, percenta-es, fees and expenses shall
be collected in the manner provIded for the enforcement , levy, and
collection/I of city taxes.
This section shall a,,)ply to all street
herein nentioned and as to such i-nnprove,ne-.nts shall- supersede the
previsions of section 15.3 so frr as the sane mcy be inconsi7tert
herewith.
3ection 21. V-ts local law s,',all _aj)ply to -,*'J,l street
4_T'_,'-.rovernents completed or in prose-s o' construction for which no
assessr,ent shall have been fin,911v cor.-IIrmed and levied prior to
the effective date hereof except teat it shall not apply so as to
rqa.ke asce.-Osable any street imnrovenqent heretofore authorized and
now in process of construction where such authorization I;rvas had
under the provisions of this section as amended by local law nitm-
,
ber 2, ni.ne+een hundred thirty-three, and ivao not assessable there-
, under.
Section 3. This local law shall take effect pursuant
to the provisions of sections sixteen and seventeen of the City
Home Rule Law.
Ayes - 10 :Nays I.'otion Carried.
Diq-o,,),).roved this 3rc3 day of Lay, 1975.
Xayor
a
w CITY OF ITI-IACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
OFFICE OF
THE MAYOR
May 3, 1936
To the Common Council of the City of Ithaca:
Gentlemen:
Pursuant to 814 of the City Home Rule Law I
transmit to you herewith my disapproval of proposed Local
Law #1 with reference to street improvements and assess-
ments therefor, together with my objections thereto.
On April 25th, I held a public hearing on the
proposed law, as required by City Home Rule Law, 913.
This hearing Was attended by approximately 100 persons,
most of them interested in the Stewart Avenue and West
State Street paving assessments. This group was substan-
tially unanimous in its protest against assessments for
repaving. I realize that this group has a peculiar in-
terest in the subject and that this expression alone is
not necessarily indicative of general public sentiment.
Since the passage of the proposed law by this
Council on April 15, numerous citizens from other parts of
the city have expressed to me their disapproval of assess-
ments for renewals of pavements; a considerably fewer num-
ber have expressed their approval. I have personally
given careful consideration to all the arguments advanced
here and elsewhere and with due deference to the merits
of contrary opinions, I feel that when owners of abutting
property have once paid for a pavement, future costs of
reconstruction, as well as maintenance, shodld be borne by
the city at large. At your last meeting the opinions of
the members of this Council were almost equally divided on
this subject. The proposal to repeal assessments for re-
paving was lost by a vote of five in favor and four against,
six votes being necessary for passage.
CITY OF ITWACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
OPPICE OP
THE MAYOR
JBM: :CC -2- 5/A/38
I therefore disapprove the proposed local law
for the reason that I feel it does not serve the best
public interest and, as nearly as I have been able to
ascertain, does not express the public will.
In view of the opinion expressed generally
throughout the city during the last two weeks, I feel
the Council should reconsider its action of April 15.
You s very truly
Joseph B. Myers
Mayor of the City of Ithaca
JBM:BJB
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Bryant Heights Project Engineer Marble reported that the Board of
Public Works are in need of additional funds to complete the Bryant
Heights project and request an additional appropriation of $5,070.00.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the sum of $5,070.00 be and the same hereby is
appropriated from the W.P.A. Fund to complete the Bryant Heights project
Carried.
Audit By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance
Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
Terrace Place Alderman Vail reported that the Police Committee had
investigated the request of property owners in Terrace Place to desig-
nate that thorolare a one-way street, and that the committee recommends
such designation, allowing traffic to pass from south to north only.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that section 9 of chapter VI of the city ordinances
be and the same hereby is amended by adding the following:
"Terrace Place between East Buffalo St. and East Court St. -
north bound traffic only. "
Ayes - 10 Nays - 0 Carried and Approved.
Barbers' Petition Following is the report of the Charter and Ordin-
ance Committee on the petition presented by the barbers.
"A meeting of the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the
Common Council was held on Tuesday, April 19th, to consider the request
of the local Barbers' Union for a barbers' ordinance.
The group, together with Dr. Robert Broad, City Health Offic-
er, considered the proposed amendment in detail, and came to the con-
clusion that insofar as the remedies corrected by the ordinance were
concerned, the matter could be better handled after receiving a complete
report from the Board of Health. Insofar as the sanitary provisions of
the ordinance were concerned, it was felt that the problem might be
solved by a proper enforcement relating to barbering in the Sanitary
Code.
Dr. Broad reported to the committee that the Board of Health
would short!-- complete its plan for city sanitary inspection, and it
was decided by the committee to table the proposal until we were able
to see what effect the inspections made by the new city sanitary in-
spector would have.
It was also decided that any further sanitary provisions
should be referred to the Board of Health, and not the Common Council,
for incorporation in the Sanitary Code.
We feel that it may, possibly, be necessary at some future
time to require the registration of shops so that the inspector may
have a record of the number and location of each of the shops in the
city.
The committee was unanimous in agreeing that the provisions
in the proposed ordinance affecting the zoning of the city and pre-
, scribing a definite closing hour for barber shops in certain zones,
ff ac" ; 'legal and unconstitutional. It was also concluded that the re-
q'_iF'st that a board of examining barbers to be selected by the Mayor
oull of and from recommendations advanced by the Barbers' Union, is at
th-e time impracticable.
The committee will be called together again to hear the re-
port from Dr. Broad and the Board of Health. Respectfully submitted
By Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Gillette :
Resolved, that the report be and the same hereby is accepted
and approved. Carried.
N:achLine Accounting System Alderman Barns reported that a study had
been made of the possibility of installing a machine accounting system
in the City offices, and suggested that a committee be appointed to
investigate the matter further.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Vail:
uch a
Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint int such
co�ninittee.
The Mayor appointed Aldermen Rogalsky, Barns and Hoover to
the committee.
On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at 5:00 P.I1..
May 11, 1938.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P.M. May 11, 1935
PRESENT _
Mayor -- Myers
Aldermen -, Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Adams
Attorney - Powers
Deputy City Clerk -- Blean
ABSENT
Alderman -- Rogal sky
REPAVING ASSESSMENTS Mayor Myers explained that this meeting had been
schedulid to:t�onsider Local Law #1, 1935 which he had disapproved.
Alderman Adams suggested that the matter be discussed by those present
acting as a committee as a whole. It was thus regularly moved, seconded
and carried. Repaving assessments and all matters relative thereto were
dsicussed pro and con, the majority of those present expressing their
opinions. Alderman Vail suggested that inasmuch as there seems to be
an honest difference of opinion among the Aldermen, the matter should
be solved by compromise. After further discussion it was moved by
Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Adams and carried that discussion
by a committee as a whole be ended and a vote taken.
By AldermaiL Gillette, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that proposed amendment #1 re paving assessments, as set
forth in minutes of Common Council proceedings dated April 15, 1938,
be adopted.
oyes - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer
Nays -- Hoover , Vail, Perry, Adams
Motion Lost .
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the Mayor' s veto be overridden and that proposed amend-
ment #2, passed as Local Law ,, l 1935 at the meeting of April 15, 1939,
be adopted.
Ayes Perry, Adams
Plays - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer.
Motion. Lost.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
F. H. Springer, City Clerk
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Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF ITUACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
OFf JCF OF
THE ASSESSOR
lvla�
Nineteenth_
1938
To the Hon 1ayor and Common Council,
Ithaca, New York,
rentlemen:r
A boat house assessed to E W Mack and on leased
land has been removed and should therfore be
taken from the tax roll for 1938.
E 'ff :Mack boathouse- $50.00 Tax_ $.64
I recommend that the City Clerk redeem this from.
the appropriation for tax expungements.
Very truly,
L.E'.Dofflemyer
City Assessor,
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P.M. June 1, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor -- Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette , Leachtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Adams
Attorney -- Powers
Chamberlain - Snyder
Clerk - Springer
Engineer - Marble
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PUBLIC LIBRARY Several members of the new Public Library Committee
appeared before the Council, and Mr. C. J. Kennerson acting as spokes-
man, outlined the efforts of that committee. He stated that the com-
mittee have given the ,natter a great deal of study, and are convinced
that the library can be built at this time, as a representative of the
federal government has recently been in the City and stated that it
would be possible to secure an outright grant of 45�fo of the cost of
the building through the P.W. A. and asked the Aldermen to give the
matter serious consideration,
Mrs. T. J. Barker, speaking for the Federation of Women' s Clubs,
added her endorsement to the project.
Mr. H. G. Stutz , representing the Cornell Library Association,
presented the views of the Association, and submitted a statement as
prepared by Mr. C. L. Kulp and others showing the estimated cost of
the project , and a suggestion for the financing of same.
After deducting the grant of $54,000. from the federal government ,
the statement shows a balance of $81,000. to be financed by the City
of Ithaca as sponsor, which can be financed by the issuance of 20 year
bonds. The payments of principal and interest on these bonds will
amount to approximately .15,200. annually, which together with a con-
tribution to operating costs of 14,350. , will make a total annual cost
to the City of $9,550.
Based on the present city valuation of $39 ,000,000. , it would
necessitate; an increase in the present tax rate of only twenty-five
cents ( . 25) per $1,000. of assessed valuation.
After some discussion it was decided to defer further considera-
tion of the project , until later in the meeting, and the committee re-
tired.
uILLIAi45 BROOK PROJECT The Clerk presented a request from the Board
of Public Works for an appropriation of 14,400. to cover the City' s
share of the W. P.A. project in Williams Brook, the project having been
approved by the W.P. A.
By Alderman Barns, seconded b Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that the sum of .$4,400. or as much thereof as may be
necessary be and the same hereby is appropriated from the W.P.A. fund
to complete the Williams Brook pr•:oject. Carried.
E .W .PY'ACX TAX EXPUNGED The Clerk read a communication from the City
Assessor recommending that the 1938 city tax in the amount of sixty-
four cents ( . 64) against a boathouse assessed to E. W. Mack be ex-
punged. He explained that the boathouse had been torn down and re-
moved, but not removed from the 1939 tax roll.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be approved.
and that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to pay said tax
to the City Chamberlain from monies appropriated for such purpose.
Carried.
Common Council -2-- June 1, 1939
CITY HALL PARKING SPACE The Clerk read a resolution passed by the
Board of Public Works, requesting the Common Council to reserve the
space on the east side of N. Tiogs. St. between Seneca St. and the
entrance to. Police and r1r.e Department garages for use of. city officials
cars,
Attorney Powers explained the importance of reserving this space
for city officials' cars, who are attending meetings or other business
in the City Hall, thus avoiding parking near the Fire and Police De-
partment garages, and presented a proposed amendment to the city ordin-
anoes covering Parking.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that Chapter VI, Section 2, Paragraph g, of the ordin-
ances, of the City of Ithaca is hereby amended by adding the following
sentence at the end thereof: No vehicle, except vehicles operated by
officers of the' City of Ithaca, shall be parked or permitted to stand
on the east side of N. Tioga St. between Seneca St. and the drive lead-
ing to the Police and Fire Department garages, between 6 A.M. and
6 P.m. , Saturday after 1 P.M, and Sundays excepted. roved.
Ayes - 9 Nayes - 0 Carried and App
POLICE STATION ALTERATIONS Engineer Marble presented plans for alter-
ations requested by the Police Department , and stated that the Board
of Public Works have approved the plans, but lack funds to do the
work , the cost of which is estimated at $400.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the sum of $400.or as much thereof as may be
necessary be, and the same hereby is appropriated from reserve funds,
to complete this work. Carried.
LUCENTE DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk presented a claim of 11aria Lucente
in the amount of 5500- for damages alleged to have been sustained by
her when a portion of her land fell Into Giles St.
On recommendation of Attorney Powers it was moved
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the claim be denied and that 111irs. Lucente be so
advised. Carried.
JAIL INSPECTION -The Clerk read a communication
city jailsattIthaea.
Com-
mission of Correction expressing app
LOCAL LAJ #1 UTILITY TAX Attorney Powers announced that the 7 days
had elapsed since the proposed amendment to Local Law #2 of the City
of Ithaca for the year 1937, had been presented to the Council, and
that it should be voted upon at this meeting.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Section 1. Subdivisions one, two and four of local law number
two for the year nineteen hundred thirty-seven are hereby amended to
read as follows:
1. Pursuant to the authority granted by section twenty-b of the
general city law of the, state of New York , a tax equal to one per
centum. of its gross income for the period from July first, nineteen
hundred thirty seven, to June thirtieth, nineteen hundred thirty--nine,
is hereby imposed upon every utility doing business in the city of
Ithaca which is subject to the supervision of the state department of
public service, except motor carriers or brokers subject to such su-
pervision under article three-b of the public service law and a tax
equal to one per centum of its gross opera.ting -income is hereby im,-
posed for the same period upon every other utility doing business in
the city of Ithaca, which taxes shall have application only within.
the territorial limits of the city of Ithaca, and shall berin addition
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to ny and all other taxes And fees imposed by any p
law for the same period. Such taxes shall not be imposed on any trans--
action originating or consummated outside of the territorial limits
of the city of Ithaca , notwithstanding
ctionthat
within act
sueheliraitsnecessarily
performed with respect to s uch
COL :ION COUNCIL -3- June 1, 1938
2. As used in this section, (a) the word "utility" includes .every
person subject to the supervision of either diiision of the state- de-
partment of public service, except persons engaged in the business of
operating or leasing sleeping and parlor railroad cars or of operating
railroads other than street surface, rapid transit, subway and elevated
railroads, and also includes every person whether or not such person is
subject to such supervision who shall engage in the business of selling
gas, electricity, steam, water, refrigeration, telephony or telegraphy ,
delivered through mains, pipes or wires, or of furnishing gas, electric ,
seam, water, refrigerator , telephone or telegraph service, by means of
mains, pipes, or wires; (b) the word "person" means persons, corpora-
tions, companies, associations, joint-stock associations, co-partner-
ships, estates, assignee of rents, any person acting in a, fiduciary
capacity, or any other entity, and persons, their assignees, leseees,
trustees or receivers, appointed by any court whatsoever, or by any,
other means, except the state, municipalities, political and civil sub--
divisions of the state or municipality, and public districts:. (c) the
ti,�ords "gross income" mean and include receipts received in or by reason
of any sale, conditional or otherwise, except sale hereinafter referred
to with respect to which it is provided that profits from the sale .
shall be included in gross income made or service rendered for ultimate
consumption or' use by the purchaser in the city of Ithaca, including
cash, credits and property of any kind or nature whether or not such
sale is made or such service is rendered for profit, without any deduc-
tion therefrom on account of the cost of the -property sold; the cost
of the materials used, labor or services or other costs, interest or
discount paid, or any other expense whatsoever; also profits from the
sale of securities; also profits from the sale of real property growing
out of the ownership or use of or interest in such property;, also
Urofit from the sale of personal property other than property of a kind
which would properly .be included in the inventory of the taxpayer if on
hand -at the close of the period for which a return is made; also re-
ceipts from interest , dividends, and royalties, derived from sources
, ithin the city of Ithaca other than such as are received from a corp-
oration a majority of whose voting stock is owned by the taxpaying
utility, without any deduction therefrom for any expenses whatsoever
incurred in connection with the receipt thereof, and. also profits from
any transaction except sales for resale and rentals within the city of
Ithaca whatsoever; and (d) the words "gross operating income" mean and
include receipts received in or by reason of any sale, conditional or
otherwise, made for ultimate consumption or use by the purchaser of gas,
electricity, steam„ water , refrigeration, telephony or telegraphy, or
in or by reason of the furnishing for such consumption or use of gas,
electric, steam, water, refrigerator, telephone or telegraph service
in the city of Ithaca including cash, credits and property of any kind
or nature, without any deduction therefrom on account of the cost of
the property sold, the cost of materials used, 1a.bor or services or
other costs, interest or discount paid, or any other expenses whatso-
ever.
4. On or before the twenty-fifth day of August , nineteen hundred
thirty-seven, and on or before the twenty-fifth day of every month
thereafter until the twenty-fifth day of June, nineteen hundred thirty--
eight, every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file a return stat-
ing the gross income or gross operating income in the city of Ithaca,
as the case may be , of such utility for the preceding calendar month.
Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or before Sept-
ember twenty- fifth, nineteen hundred thirty-eight , December twenty-
fifth, nineteen hundred thirty-eight, Harch twenty-fifth, nineteen
hundred thirty-nine, and June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred thirty-
pine , a return for the three calendar months preceding each such return
date, and on or before July twenty--fifth, nineteen hundred thirty-nine
a return for the preceding calendar month, each of which returns shall
state the gross income or gross operating income for the period cov-
erEd 'by each such return, Returns shall be filed with the City Chamber-
lain on a form to be furnished ,by him for such purpose and shall con-
tain such other data, information or matter a.s the City Chamberlain
may require to be included therein. Notwithstanding the foregoing pro-
visions of this subdivision, any utility whose average gross income or
-average gross operating income, a,s the case may be, for the aforesaid
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three months' periods is less than fifteen hundred dollars, may file
its returns for such periods on June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred
thirty-nine. The City Chamberlain may require at any time a, further
or supplemental return, which shall contain any data that may be
sp��c; fied by the City Chamberlain. Every return shall have annexed
thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the same , or
cf "-he owner or of a co-partner thereof, or of a principal officer of
the corporation, if such business be conducted by a corporation, to
the Effect that the statements contained therein are truf.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately and the
amendments made to subdivision two by this local law shall be retro-
act�ve to July first, nineteen hundred thirty-seven.
Ayes -- 7 Thompson, 101azza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer ,Adams
Nays �- 2- Vail, Perry Notion lOarried- > ,
Approved - June
4:.ayo r
A�ZRICAN LABOR PARTY A letter from Tyr. Carl am anna., Chairman of tl�e
American Labor Party Club, memorializing the ifiayor and City Council,
to petition Congress to assist in fighting the depression by the enact-
ment of the President' s recovery program, was read.
The Clerk was instructed to advise 11r. Lamanna that this Board
have already taken steps in anticipation of the needs of the citizens.
AUDIT By Alderman Hoover , seconde byaAlderman Barns: Finance Com-
Resolved, that the bills apprved
mittee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried.
WELFARE DEPARTi.iENT Alderman Barns reported on the proceedings of the
meeting of the special committee appointed by the r.4ayor to consider
the matter of providing work projects for those persons not certified
for work with the W.P.A. , stating that the committee agreed that the
plan should be iven a trial, and suggested that the Council appropri-
ate the sum of 12,000. for salaries and supervision,
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Nbereas, the Board of Public Welfare has recommended the under-
` taking by the City of special work projects for the relief of unemploy
r tent as to persons not eligible for W.P. A. to the end that such per
sons may have an opportunity to contribute to their own support in
lieu of direct home relief;.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the sum of : 2,000. be , and the
same hereby is appropriated to the Board of Public Works, from current
surplus not otherwise appropriated, such sum to be administered by said
Board, for wages and supervision, under the following restrictions,
together with such further rules as such Board may impose:
. Workers shall be assigned to such project or projects from
lists of eager, etherrthanesupervision, Public
2_ �7ages, o
per hour.
3. Persons so employed shall be permitted to work only to the
extent sufficient to provide for their budget requirementslasCeter .
mined by the Department of Welfare.
NEW PUBLIC LIBRARY The following resolution was offered in connec-
tion with the Library project.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the Mayor appoint a special committee of 5, Of
an of the Finance Committee , and the Council' s rep-
which the Chairm Commission shall be members, to in-
resentative on the City Planning
vestiga.te and report advisability of the City with aid of a P.W. A.
grant, of building a City Library .in cooperation with the Corendell
Library Association.
` The ;.iayor appointed the following committee - Aldermen, Rogalsky,
Barns, Hoover , Perry, Gillette and Adams.
On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of the
1~. Spain e
ity Clerk
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C0M141ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Special Meeting 7; 30 P. V- June 13 , 1939
PRESENT
hayor -- nyers
Aldermen — l zza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Lea.chtneauer, Vail, Perry,
Rogalsky, Adams
Ai torney -- Powers
Clerk — Springer
,iayor 1.1yers explained that the meeting was called at the
r quest of the Kneral Library Committee to get an expression if
pcssible , from the Aldermen, of their views on the advisability of
,nnilding a new libiar;; at this time.
He statQ1 that the general committee hit proceeded with
71ons nhen it seemed apparent that funds would be availabl`: through
Each Aldersan present expressed his views on the subject ,
and it seemed to be the general opinion, that while a. new l.ibra7
night be desirable , th r ; wa6 a question as to further ob'ltga.t.ir_T
he tawya s at this time.
It also seemed to be agreed that the subject should be
submitted to referendum.
Attorney Pourers stated that if the City builds the library,
u'.,rnership and management will be entirely a City obligation.
He also expressed the opinion that the Public Schools
should assume responsibility for the erection and management of the
library.
After some further discussion, it was agreed that Attorney
Powers and Alderman Adams should confer with Mr. Yulp in this re_.
gaxd, and also be prepared to submit information in regard to a
special election at the next meeting of the Council.
On ,notion the meeting was adjourned to 5; 00 P.N. Tuesday,
June 21, 1938.
F. H Springer
C' ty Clerk
6o COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y'.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P-. M. June 21, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail,
Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Attorney - Powers
Clerk -- Springer
AUDIT By Aldermen Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin-
ance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
TOMPKINS CO. MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Mr. Maxfield appeared before the
Council on behalf of the hospital, to explain the difficulties of
that institution and express the hope that the Council could help
to solve some of their problems.
He stated that while the trustees had agreed to use their en-
dowment fund to build an addition, it now seemed unwise to use
this fund for construction and thus reduce the income, which is
now applied on the annual deficit.
He further stated that the new addition would be self sustain-
ing and asked the Aldermen to consider the question of assuming
the sponsor' s share of the cost which would be about 067,000.00.
Alderman Rogalsky expressed the opinion that maintaining
this
hospital service is more urgent than providing a library, at
time.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the legal phase be referred to the City
Attorney for investigation and report at the next meeting.
Carried.
PUBLIC LIBRARY Attorney Powers, reporting on his investigation
in regard to the City taking must ote to transfer all real and person-
rhytt the
Cornell Library Assoc.
a1 property to the City, and the Council must agree to accept con-
ditions as presented, and then the City will be responsible for
the management and maintenance.
The Q(buncil could than appoint a committee to manage the
library.
He stated that the question of the Board of Education assim -
ing responsibility of construction and management has not yet
been decided, and that in case either the City or the Board of
Education sponsors the project, that all voters would be eligible
to vote at a referendum.
Alderman Rogalsky expressed the opinion that if the Cornell
Library Assoc. saw fit to transfer the library building to the
' City, that it might be possible to make alterations that would
provide suitable quarters for the library, possibly on the first
floor.
He thought for an expenditure of from $15,000. to $20,000.
that very desirable quarters could be provided for both the
library and other city departments.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the special Library Committee appointed by
the Mayor on June let be authorized to confer with the Cornell
Library Assoc. with the idea of devising an alternate plandfor
library improvement.
ARTIC ICE CREpX & MILK CO. RELEASE Attorney Powers presented a
release to be given the company for settlement of damages to the
Police Department car.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby of Ithaca.
are authorized to execute same on behalf of the City Carried.
E On
motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. ringer
Ci Clerk
T. B. MAXFIELD
In September 1935 the �Io,,ulon (3-ouncil a,,,,reed to sponsor
a PWA project for the construction 011f' an addition to "LiViripkins County
"% emorial .11ospital. Preliminary plans ;!.,ere dravin and an application
was duly filed, and it nor that the 'resident may allocate
funds to this project from the appropriation just vited by Congress.
The original estimate of cost ,,)f this -;r..)ject was
of which the -,-Tederal "Zovernrlent was to su,)1,ly --'45,900 throuti,h a 'ra nt
of fulids and the 7TZ)spital t,.) .rovide ?56,100. It is estirriated
n that the cost of the project will be in the neig
,hborhood of
_A22, 000, and if the Government -provides 45'/�'?, or '54,900, it will
devolve upon the Hospital to suo-ply -67,100.
The need for this addition to the ospital was definitely
present in 1935 nova it is critical. Indeed, some members of the
13oard of Trustees have advocated a much more extensive project, in-
volving perhaps $200,000 to 000 and providing facilities for
some years to come. " ost mer-1hers feel, hovever,, that the Hospital
should proceed on a more modest scale, groviding now for the more
critical needs and planning with an eye to additional expansion a
few years hence.
The project now pending has been planned to meet these
specifications. The most critical need of the moment is an ad-
equate maternity ward. In 1937 there were 421 babies born in the
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital, in a building which, when it was
built in 1914, had no plan for a maternity department because, up to
that tine, only an occasional baby had been born in the hospital.
Consequently,, the present facilities are entirely make-shift, there
are in adequate provisions for emergencies, there are no facilities
for isolating; septic cases, and at tiiues 26 beds have been crowded
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T. B. MAXFIELD
into space meant for no more than 16. The proposed addition pro-
vides one whole floor of modern facilities for the safe care of
mothers and- new-born babies, and rearrangement of facilities in
the present building would provide more bed space.
The same crowded conditions prevail in the men's ward.
The general rearrangement of facilities would take care of this
problem, and would provide facilities for isolating patients who
are delirious or dying. Under present conditions it is often
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impossible to do this.
The proposed addition would provide larger and more
modern operating rooms. It would provide a decent accident room,
where patients brought to the hospital as a result of automobile
or other accidents,, sometimes four and five persons at a time,
could receive prompt and adequate treatment. It would give the
County Laboratory more space, and relieve the cramped conditions
prevailing now in the work of that valuable agency. All of these
facilities are not provided in the new wing itself, but they would
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be made possible by the construction of the new wing and a general
rearrangement of facilities In the Hospital,
I In view of the emergency conditions now actually prevailing,
the Trustees of the 'Hospital have voted to proceed with the project
as soon as the Federal grant is made available, regardless of the
costs that may be imposed upon the Hospital. As a matter of fact, it
is estimated that the addition, when erected, will be self-sustaining.
It will provide 18 additional beds, and it is estimated that an
average additional occupancy of only seven beds will be required to
cover the additional costs involved.
The question of capital funds, however, is a more dif-
ficult one, and it is in this connection that the appeal to the
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Common Council is now made. The available sources are as follows:
Endowment Funds
Contributions
Borrowing
Municipal ;support
The Hospital has approximately J45,000 of unrestricted
endowment funds available for the construction of the new wing.
However, the use of these funds will deprive the institution of
needed annual revenue. "�ecause the Hospital charges substantially
less than cost to welfare and other ward ,patients, expenses each
year exceed income by more than X30,000. About one-half of this
annual deficit is taken care of by the income from the Hospital's
endowment funds. The Ithaca Community Chest contributes most of
the remainder. Because of the continuing need of endowment fund
income, the Trustees are reluctant to use the available principal.
It is very doubtful if a capital drive at the present
time would produce sufficient funds for the proposed construction.
Moreover, the Hospital as a member institution of Ithaca Community
Chest, is bound by the regulations of that organization respecting
capital drives, and could not, therefore, conduct a campaign this
year.
The Hospital at present is carrying a mortgage of
: 92, 000, chiefly as the result of the construction of a nurses'
home in 1928 on borrowed funds. To borrow more at this time will
only increase the Hospital's costs further.
One method of municipal support for the Hospital would
be for the Trustees to turn the institution over to the City or
County to be operated as a municipal institution. ,While a well-
equipped and well-run hospital is really a necessary public
service in any modern community of today, the 'Trustees feel that
now is not the most appropriate time to ask either the City of
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the County to assume the responsibilities and financial costs of
running the Hospital.
In 1926, the City of Ithaca rendered a substantial and
needed service to the Hospital and the community by providing funds
for and constructing a contagious wing. This building was built
by the City and it belongs to the City; the responsibility for its
operation rests with the Hospital. Apart from the original funds
required for construction, the cost of the contagious vying of the
Hospital to the City of Ithaca has been negligible.
At the present time an opportunity is again available to
the City of Ithaca to provide for a very material improvement in
hospital facilities in this community at a very modest cost. An
outlay of $65,000 to 474,000 will be required to take advantage of
the Federal Government's proposed grant of funds for the construct-
ion of an addition to thesospital. This will provide employment
for ar>proxirmately 50 skilled workmen for a period of about one year.
If the Common Council will provide these funds, the Trustees of the
Hospital stand ready to assume the responsibility for the operation
of the new wing, on an arrangement similar to that worked out in
1926 for the operation of the contagious wing, which has worked so
successfully since that time to the mutual interests of both parties.
.v
CITY OF ITNACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
OFPIC! OP
THE ASSESSOR
Eighteenth
1938
To the Honorable Mayor and Common Council,
City Hall,
Ithaca, New York.
Gentlemen:--
A building"which has been used as a barn owned by H. L.Freneh,
located at 318 Center Street has been removed,such removal
having taken place two weeks after the filing of the Tax Roll.
Being an unusual casein which the City Chamberlain: would
be supposed to sell at Tax sale a building which is not standing,
and in order to have this item removed from all the Tax Rolls
I am requesting that your Bpard to expunge the sameas follows,
H. L. Frenoh,Barn assessed $100 Tax $1.28
I reco=iend that the City Clerk redeem this from. the appropri-
ation. for tax expungements.
Very truly,
City p,ssesor.
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M, July 6, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Yvers
Aldermen Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Roga,lsky , Adams
B.P. P. Commissioners Egbert, Miscall
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Sp.inter
Engineer - L,:?a:2ble
Forester - Laker
Chamberlain - Snyder
MINUTES Yinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
SEWER STA"'ICN SURVEY Commissioner Egbert explained in detail the
result of the preliminary survey of the sewage disposal plant made
by Engineer Holmes, which shows the plant is inadequate to handle
the increasing volume of sewage, and recommended various improve-
ments to bring the whole plant to a pposition where it will meet
all requirements for the next 30 to 0 years.
The proposed improvements will include equipment for chlorinat-
ing the sewage effluent which it is understood the State will re-
quire in the near future.
The estimated cost to the city will be about $60,000.00 in
addition to the cost of a new building, estimated at $15,000.00,
and Mr. Holmes suggested that the work be done as a P.W.A. project.
Mr. Egbert was questioned in regard to the condition of the
present plant , and as to the proposed improvements.
Alderman Perry stated that he has been informed by other
engineers that the present plant is in poor condition and entirely
inadequate.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council:
Sec. 1. That Mayor Joseph B. Myers, be and he is authorized
to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Ithaca
to the United States of America for a grant to aid in financing
the construction of a sewage treatment plant.
Sec. 2. That P&ayor Joseph B. Myers is hereby authorized
and directed to furnish such information as the United States of
America through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public
Works may reasonably request in connection with the application
which is herein authorized to be filed.
AYES - 10 NAYS - 0 Motion Carried.
BERGHOLTZ TRACT The resolution adopted by the Board of Public
Works at the meeting held July 5, 1938 was read, and Mayor Myers
explained that the Board felt that the city should acquire that
portion of the Bergholtz Tract now owned by the Tompkins County
Trust Co.
Alderman Barns felt that it was not necessary for the Council
to go on record as approving the purchase by the Stewart Park
Commission.
After further discussion, it was moved
By Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the Common Council approve the purchase of the
Bergholtz Tract.
The motion was not seconded and no further action was taken.
H.L. FRENCH TAX EXPUNGED The Clerk read a communication from the
City Assessor recommending that the 1939 city tax in the amount of
one dollar and twenty-eight cents ($1. 28) against a barn assessed
to H. L. French be expunged. He explained that the barn had been
torn down and removed two weeks after the filing of the 1939 tax
roll, and would.�neo�lesi%ate � se*llifag#ate. ttx sale', building whi h—
is: rat .standing.
6` 2 Common Council --2-- July 6, 1939
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be
approved and that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized
to pay said tax to the City Chamberlain from monies appropriated
for such purpose. Carried.
CULVERTS AND FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT
STORM SEWER PROJECT e Clerk presented a request from the Board
of Public Works for an appropriation of $12,000.00 for the , culverts
and flood control project and $746.00 for the storm sewer project
for the city' s share of these W.P.A. projects; the projects having
been approved by the W.P.A.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the sum of $12,000.00 or as much thereof as
may be necessary be and the same hereby is appropriated from the
W.P.A. fund to complete .the culverts and flood control project.
Carried.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the sum of $746.00 or as much thereof as may
be necessary be and the same hereby is appropriated from the W.P.A.
fund to complete the storm sewer project. Carried.
SUMMER OFFICE HOURS The Clerk stated that the Board of Public
Works have approved opening the City Hall offices at 9 :00 A.M. and
closing at 4:00 P.M. during the months of July and August and asked
for approval of the Council.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the change in office hours for July and August
be and the same hereby is approved. Carried.
APPOINTMENTS Mayor Myers announced the following nominations:
Civil Service Commissioner John Carty 6 yrs. from June 1, 1939
Fire Commissioner E.D.Button 3 yrs. from July 1, 1939
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Re-solved, that the persons hereinabove nominated by the Mayor
be and they hereby are approved and appointed to fill the offices
set opposite their respective names, for the specifie terms.
1939 CITY TAX COLLECTIONS Chamberlain Snyder reported that the
percentage of tax payments are about 1� less than at the corres-
ponding date last year, but that the amount of money collected is
greater.
LOCAL LAW #2 - 1939
EMERGENCY MESSAGE The City Attorney read the following emergency
Message from the Mayor:
To the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
Gentlemen:
t It appearing to my satisfaction that the public interest
requires it, therefore, in accordance with the provisions of Sec-
tion 13 of an act of the Legislature of the State I>f New York en-
titled "An act enabling cities to adopt and amend Local lawe pur-
suant to Article 12 of the Qpnatitution constitutIng Chapter 76 of
the Consolidated laws" and by virtue of the authority conferred on
me, I do hereby certify to the necessi-?$y of the immediate passage
of the local law entitled "A local law authorizing the Board of
Public works to make rules and regulations respecting the removal
of weeds, grass, brush, etc. , from private property, " a copy of
which is hereto attached.
Given under my hand and seal this 6th day of July, 1938•
Joseph B. Myers
Mayor of the City of Ithaca
(Seal)
Attest: F. H. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. July 14, 1938
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry,
Rogalsky, Adams
B.P.W. Commissioners - Sawdon, Egbert, Miscall
City Judge -- Simpson
Water Supt. - Carpenter
Attorney -- Powers
Engineer -- Marble
Clerk - Springer
HOSPITAL PROJECT Mayor Myers explained that the meeting was called
to discuss the hospital project , and that Judge Simpson was present
to explain the action of the Trustees of the Hospital. Judge Simp-
son explained that the Trustees are prepared to furnish the spon-
sor' s share of the project, and will deed to the City the premises
on which the maternity wing is to be erected.
He also stated that the Trustees will execute and deliver to
the City of Ithaca such contract , agreement , or memoranda as may be
necessary or required by the City in respect to the sponsor' s costs
and expenses.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the deed be accepted for the premises on which
the maternity wing of the Tompkins County Memorial Hospital is to
be erected. Carried.
After discussion of the offer of the United States of America
to aid by way of a grant in financing the construction of a materni-
ty wing at Tompkins County Memorial Hospital the following Resolu-
tion, entitled "A Resolution accepting the offer of the United
States to the City of Ithaca to aid by way of grant in fanancing
the construction of a maternity wing at Tompkins County Memorial
Hospital"was proposed by Alderman Adams and read in full:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE CITY
OF ITHACA TO AID BY WAY OF A GRANT IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A MATERNITY WING AT THE TOMPKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA
Section 1. That the offer of the United States of America
to the City of Ithaca to aid by way. of grant in financing the con-
struction of maternity wing at Tompkins County Memorial Hospital ,
a copy of which offer reads as follows:
P. W. 51607-23
FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION
OF PUBLIC WORKS
Washington, D. C.
Dated: July 12, 1935
Docket No. N. Y. lt}50-F
City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York,
Ithaca, New York.
1. Subject to the Terms and Conditions (PWA Form No. 230,
as amended to the date of this Offer) which are made a part hereof,
the United States of America hereby offers to aid in financing the
construction of an addition to a Hospital (herein called the "Prod"-
eet") by making a grant to the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County,
New York (herein called the "Applicant") , in the amount of 45 per-
cent of the cost of the Project upon completion, as determined by
the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works, but not to
exceed, in any event , the sum of 056,250.
3
Common Council -3- July 4, 1939
The Attorney read Local Law #2 - 1938 as submitted by the Mayor.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Ithaca City Charter, being chapter five hun-
dred three of the laws of nineteen hundred eight is hereby amended
by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 139 , which
shall read as follows:
M. Section 139. The board shall have power, by rules and regu-
lations, to require the owners of private property within the City
of Ithaca to cut, trim or remove brush, grass, rubbish or weeds
" and upon default may cause such grass, brush, rubbish, weeds or
other materials to be cut , trimmed- or removed and the expense there-
of shall be a charge against the owner of said land, provided that
at least five days prior-notice, to be given in such manner as the
board may determine , shall have been given to such owner requiring
compliance with such rules and regulations. Such rules and regu-
lations may designate an officer or employee of the board for the
purpose of carrying into effect the provisions,- thereof.
Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
AYES - 10 NAYS - 0 Carried and Approved.
Approved July bl- a, 193
q4'9 .
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REPORT BUILDING COMMISSIONER The Clerk read the quarterly re-
port as submitted by he Building Commissioner which was accepted
and ordered filed.
RECOMMENDATIONS BY BUILDING COMMISSIONER The Building Commission-
er offered the suggestion that the Common Council -act to restrict
any building being erected on any street in the business section
of the city less then two stories in height, and that the proposed
State Standard Code on air conditioning and other modern construc-
tion be adopted as the Building Code of the City of Ithaca.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that these suggestions be tabled for the present.
Carried.
AUDIT By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin-
ance Committee be and the same hereby are approved Xor payment.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. S inger
Cit Clerk
Common Council --2- July 14, 1939
2. By acceptance of this Offer the Applicant covenants to
begin work on the Project as early as possible but in no event
later than 9 weeks from the date of this Offer and to complete
such Project with all practicable dispatch, and in any event
within 10 months from the commencement of construction.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Federal Emergency Administrator
of Public Works
By H. N. May
Assistant Administrator
be and the same is hereby in all respects accepted.
Section 2. The said City of Ithaca agrees to abide by all
the Terms and Conditions of said offer, including the Terms and
Conditions annexed thereto and made a, part thereof.
Section 3. That the Mayor, Joseph B. Myers be and he is
hereby authorized and directed forthwith to send to the Federal
Emergency Administration of Public Works three certified copies
of the proceedings of the Common Council in connection with the
adoption of this Resolution, setting forth this Resolution in
full, and such further documents or proofs in connection with
the acceptance of said offer as may be requested by the Federal
Emergency Administration of Public Works.
p B- IMYers, Mr
The above Resolution was seconded by Alderman Mazza, and was
adopted, with the following voting aye: Mazza, Barns, Gillette,
Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams, and the following
voting nay: None.
The Mayor thereupon declared said Resolution carried and the
Mayor, Joseph B. Ayers thereupon signed said Resolution in
approval thereof.
WATER DEPARTMENT SURVEY The Clerk read the resolution passed
by the Board of Public Works at their meeting held July 13th in
regard to the survey made for the Water Department , in which it
was proposed to construct a new impounding reservoir and repair
and enlarge the filteration plant.
Commissioner Sawdon then explained to the Council that need
of these improvements and repairs has been realized for a number
of years, and was not a sudden thought , and the fact that it
might be possible to secure a grant from the P.W.A. for 450 of
the cost made it appear highly advantageous to make useof govern-
ment money, and that to secure a grant required quick action.
He stated that the Water Department will be in position to re--
tire all bonds, and make interest payments as they become due.
Alderman Mazza asked if it was not possible to save by
pumping water from the lake at Estys, and thus eliminate the
reservoir.
He was assured that the cost would be much greater, probably
near $3,000,000.00. Commissioner Miscall pointed out the necessi-
ty of a new dam, as the present one is filling with silt , and at
present , holds only about two thirds of its original capacity,
and that this condition can be remedied if the second dam is
built. He stated that the present filteration plant is working
to full capacity and it is only a question of a short time when
the plant must be enlarged.
Mr. E. M. Halmos of the engineering firm making the survey
stated that the proposed improvement in the plant would accommo-
date a population of from thirty to thirty-five thousand.
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Common Council -3-- July 14, 1939
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Perry:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COLON COUNCIL
Sec. 1. That Mayor , Joseph B. Myers, be and he is authorized
to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Ithaca
to the United States of America for a grant to aid in financing
the construction of an impounding reservoir and enlarging the
present filteration plant.
Sec. 2. That Mayor, Joseph B. Myers, is hereby authorized
and directed to furnish such information as the United States of
America through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public
Works may reasonably request in connection with the application
which is herein authorized to be filed.
Ayes 7 Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Nays 1 Mazza
Motion_ Carried.
LOCAL LAW RE: DEPOSITORIES Attorney Powers distributed to each
of the Aldermen a copy of a proposed Local Law amending Local Law
#1, 1936 which will remove the requirement that deposits of city
funds be secured by bank depositories. Action on this matter was
deferred until the period required by Section 13 of the City Home
Rule Law shall have elapsed.
POLICE Rr►Ls ATI]ONS Attorney Powers announced that the Police
Commissioner had changed the provisions of Regulation 2, Section 1
regarding the height of policemen from 5 ft. - 8 in. as the minimum
height -of applicants to 5 ft. 10 in. and requested the Council' s
approval of this action.
By Alderman Mazza, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the action by the Police Commissioner be
approved. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call.
of the Mayor.
F. Springer
ty Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. August 3, 1935
PRESENT
Mayor. - Myers
Aldermen -- Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
POLLING PLACES The Clerk reported that it was incumbent upon the
Council to designate the polling places for 1939 at this time.
It was reported that many objections had been received to the
polling place at the South Hill School, and Mayor Myers reported
that the showroom of the Cayuga Motors at the corner of S. Tioga and
E. Green Streets would be available for use._ _
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that Cayuga Motors Inc. showroom at S. Tioga and
E. Gwen Streets be and the same hereby is designated as- polling
place for the Second Ward, Third District for the year 1938.
And Be It Further Resolved, that pursuant to Section 66 of the
Election Law, the Common Council hereby designates the following
places in each of the election districts of the City of Ithaca for
registration and election purposes,
And Be It Further Resolved, that in case any place hereby
designated cannot for any reason be used for such purpose, the City
Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to secure and
forthwith designate another suitable place instead thereof:
First Ward, let. Dist. ill Cliff St. , Beebe Mission Chapel
2nd. Dist. 626 W. State St. No. 6 Fire Station
'+ t+ 3rd. Dist. 532- W. Buffalo St. , City Pumping Station
Second '+ let. Dist. 136 W. State St. , No. 5 Fire Station
'+ 't 2nd. Dist. 301 S. Geneva St. , St. Johns School
3rd. Dist. Cor. S. Tioga & E. Green Ste. Cayuga Motors
Inc.
Third " let. Dist. 203 N. Geneva St. , Congregational Church
it " 2nd. Dist. 40 N.Aurora St. First Meth. Church House
to '+ 3rd. Dist. 206 Lake Ave. , Chas. Green Shop
Fourthi let. Dist. 401 E. State St. , Dean Warehouse
" 2nd. Dist, 206 E. Seneca St. , No. 2 Fire Station
" +' rd. Dist. 311 College Ave. , No. 9 Fire Station
th. Dist. 502 Mitchell St. , Belle Sherman School
Fifth " let. Dist. Z16 02 N. Cayuga St. , Mrs. Groom' s Garage
2nd. Dist. N. Aurora St. , Mr.. Stubb' s Garage
3rd. Dist. 1012 N. Tioga St. , No. 7 Fire Station
" n th. Dist. Basement Sibley College, Cornell Campus
Adopted.
PETITION FOR TRAFFIC LIGHT AT ALBANY & COURT STS. The Clerk re-
ported receipt of a petition signed by 43 residents and taxpayers
in the vicinity of the intersection of Albany and Court Streets,
for the installation of a signal light.
By Alderman Mazza, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the Police Department be instructed to install
4 way stop signs at this intersection. Carried.
SPEED LIMIT Alderman Leachtneauer suggested that a, study be made
in regard to changing the speed limit from 20 miles per hour.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police Committee
and the Police Department for study and report. Carried.
Common Council -2- August 3, 1939
RETAINING WALL SIX MILE CREEK The Clerk reported the request of
the Board of Public Works for an appropriation of $2,950.00 to re-
pair the retaining wall on Six mile creek adjoining the Driscoll
property.
It was explained that the wall is in a dangerous condition
and may collapse at any time.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the sum of $2,950.00 or as much thereof as may ,
be necessary be and the same hereby is appropriated from current
surplus to repair the retaining wall adjoining the Driscoll property. `°i
Ayes - 6 Thompson, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail
Nays - 1 Mazza Motion Carried..
Barbers' Petition Mr. Mewman representing the Barbers, appeared
before the Counoil and asked them to take action on their petition
which was presented to the Council on April 6, 1939-
Mr. Newman was advised that the City cannot make regulations
as requested in the petition.
LUCENTE DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works had investigated the claim filed by Maria Lucente of 1124
Giles St. in the amount of $500.00 for damages to her property and
found that the widening of Giles St. had caused damage to a cess-
pool which the City Engineer estimated could be replaced for $250. 00
and that the Board recommended adjustment of the claim on the basis
of the Engineer' s estimate.
By Alderman Hoover, seconded by Alderman Gillette;
Resolved, that the sum of $250.0:; be offered Mrs. Luc
ente
An full --settlement of. her claim dated May 6, 1939, as, an isquitable
claim. - Carried.
LOCAL LAW #3 RE BANK DEPOSITORIES The Clerk announced that the
seven days had elapsed since the proposed amendment to Local Law
#1 of the City of Ithaca for the year 1936 had been presented to'
.the Council, and that it should be voted upon at this meeting.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Local Law #3 - 1938
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Section 1. Section thirty-three of the Ithaca City Charter,
being chapter five hundred three of the laws of nineteen hundred
eight, as amended by local law number one, nineteen thirty-two and
local law number one nineteen thirty-six, is hereby amended to read
as follows:
6 33. At its first regular meeting in each year,
the Common Council shall designate one or more banks or
trust companies in said city as the depository of all
moneys received by the City Chamberlain, and may agree
with such bank, banks, or trust companies upon a rate of
interest per annum to be paid on moneys so deposited. It
shall be the duty of the City Chamberlain to deposit all
funds belonging to the city that may come into his hands
in such depository or depositories, and his failure so
to do will be a misdemeanor. The designation of any such
bank or trust company and the depositing of moneys there-
with by such city chamberlain shall not release him or
his sureties from any liability, except for loss through
failure or fault of such designated bank or trust com-
pahy.
$ 2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
Ayes .- 7 Carried and Approved.
Nays - 0
Approved August 10 1938.
Mayor
Common Council -3- August �, 1935
HEARING ON LOCAL LAW #3. 1935 Mayor Myers announced the date of
the hearing as Wednesday, August 10, 1935 at 2:00 P.M.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
WHEREAS on the eighth day of January, 1936, the Tompkins County
Trust Company delivered to the City of Ithaca an undertaking in the
penal sum of $200,000.00 as security for the deposit of City funds
-in said Trust Company as a depository designated by the Common Coun-
cil pursuant to the charter of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS on January 22nd, 1936 an agreement was entered into
between said Trust Company and the City of Ithaca relating to the
deposit with the Chase National Bank of the City of New York of
?Jnited States Treasury Bonds or obligations guaranteed by the United
States of America as to principal and interest as collateral se-
curity for the safe keeping of such deposits and
WHEREAS it now appears that the securing of deposits of
municipal corporations, or- the granting of any preference as to
such deposits, is ultra vires as to any bank or trust company, and
YEREAS Section 13 of the Ithaca City Charter has been amended
by Local Law No. 3, 1935, removing from such Section the require-.
ment for security for the deposit of City funds, which Section
will become effective upon its approval by the Mayor following a
public hearing as provided by Sections 13 and 14 of the City Home
Rule Law,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that when said Local Law No. 3,
1935, shall have been approved by the Mayor after the public hear-
ing required by law, the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are
authorized to execute a cancellation and surrender of the above
mentioned undertaking and agreement and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the approval of such Local .
Law the Chase National Bank of the City of New York is hereby
authorized and directed to release and return to the Tompkins County
Trust Company any and all securities deposited with it to secure
the deposit of City monies, under the terms of a Letter of Trans-
mittal dated January 22, 1936 or otherwise, including all obliga-
tions transmitted thereunder and/or substituted securities and that
the Chase National Bank of the City of New York be and hereby is
released from any further liability with relation to any and all
securities pledged by said Tompkins County Trust Company for the
security of City funds deposited with it, as of the effective date
of said local law.
Ayes - 7
Nays - 0 Carried and Approved.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
WHEREAS on the sixth day of April, 1932, the First National
Bank of Ithaca, N. Y. delivered to the City of Ithaca an under-
taking in the penal sum of $150,000.00 a,s security for the deposit
of City Funds in said First National Bank as a depository desig-
nated by the Common Council pursuant to the charter of the City of
Ithaca, and
WHEREAS by an agreement dated April 6, _ 1932 the First National
Bank pledged certain securities described therein as collateral
security for the safe keeping of City monies.
WHEREAS it now appears that the securing of deposits of mun-
ioipal corporations, or the granting of any preference as to such
deposits, is ultra vires as to any bank or trust company, and
7 �)
Common Council -4-- August 3, 1939,
WHEREAS Section 3 of the Ithaca City Charter has been amended
A38 ,by Local Law No. 3, removing from such Section the requirement
for security for the deposit of City funds, which Section will be-
come effective upon its approval by the Mayor following a public *,
hearing as provided by sections 13 and 14 of the City Home Rule Law,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that when said Local Laws No. 3,
1938, shall have been approved by the Mayor after the public hearing
required by law, the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are author-
ized to execute a cancellation and surrender of the above mentioned
undertaking and agreement, and
Be It Further Resolved that after the approval of such Local
Law the City Chamberlain is hereby authorized and directed to release
and return to the First National Bank any and all securities de-
posited with it to secure the deposits of City monies, including
all obligations transmitted under the agreement of April 6, 1932
and/or substituted securities, and accept the receipt of the First
National Bank therefor.
Ayes - Carried and Nays - 0 0 Approved.
STREET PEDDLERS Alderman Leachtneauer reported several complaints
in regard to peddlers causing a disturbance in calling their wares,
and though they should be curbed by the Police Department.
Alderman Vail was requested to bring the matter to the atten-
tion of the Police.
AUDIT By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin-
ance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. ringer
. Cit Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
• City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. September 7, 1939
PRESENT'
RE SEN T
Mayor -- Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail,
Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Commissioner - Egbert
Attorney - Powers
City Clesk - Springer
Engineer - Marble
Police Chief - Marshall
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ITHACA COLLEGE PROJECT Mayor Myers. stated that Ithaca College
hope to secure a P.V .A. grant to erect a new gymnasium, and•. that
they have been assured a loan from the R.F. C. to cover the sponsor' s
share.
-He explained that the College officials would appreciate an
expression of sentiment in regard to the City sponsoring the prof--
ect on the same basis as the Hospital project; .that is without cost
to the City.
Commissioner Egbert expressed the opinion that it would be a
very worthwhile project as the registrntion at the College is inorea.s-
ing yearly, and that their growth is retarded due to lack of facil-
ities.
The Aldermen were' unanimous in their approval of the project.
VOTING MACHINE' CUSTODIANS The Clerk explained that the Commission-
ers of Election have called attention to the fact that custodians
must be of different political affiliations, and that 1,11r. Taylor to
not enrolled at the present time. .
The matter vra.s referred to the Clerk.
NEW VOTING MACHINE Alderman Adams called attention to the need of
-two' additional voting machines for the fall election -to relieve the
conjested condition in the Fourth district of the Fourth ward and
in the Fourth district of the Fifth ward.
It was agreed that one machine should be purchased at once and
the reserve machine be plaoed is one of the districts this year.
By Alderman Adams, seconded• by .Alderman Vail :
Resolved, that one new voting machine be purchased this year
at the quoted price of $950. and that the City Clerk be authorized
and direct6d to place an order for such machine.
Ayes
Nays 1 - Gillette Carried and Approved.
MAYORS' CONFERENCE REGIONAL MEETING The Clerk announced receipt
of advice of a, regional meeting to be held this year on Nov. 21st
at Geneva, N. Y.
RE-ROUTING TRUCK TRAFFIC Chief Marshall -reported several complaints
in regard to heavy trucks using South Hill streets. He called atten-
tion to the danger of heavy trucks getting out of control and stated
that both he and Commissioner VanVaikenburg recommend diverting
through traffic via the Inlet Valley, Spencer and Candor.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordin-
ance Committee and Attorney Powers for study and report.
Carried.
EDDY STREET PARKING Alderman Vail reported that the Police
Comrfittee had investigated the matter of re-ulatinE: the parking on
Eddy Street south of Buffalo Street and found no reason to deny the
petition.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that that part of Chapter VI Section 2c entitled
"Thirty Minute Parking" referring to Eddy Street , be amended to read
as follows:
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Common Council -02-0 September , 1935
Eddy Street , from Williams . Street, south `to. a paint 95 feet south
of the south -curb line of ,East Buffalo Street.;.
AYes 10:
Nays 1 Carried and Approved.
U�1, DIT_ By Alderman Rogalsky, seoonde.d by .Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the bills approved acid audited by the Fin--
ance Coamitte•e be and the saxme.hereby are approved for. payment.
Carried.
S EED I KIT The- Coia:aitte•e reoommended no change. be made in speed
limits at this time,
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor. .
F. springer,,,/
i City Clerk
COMMON OOUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. September 26, 19V
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Perry,
Adams
Commissioners - Egbert, Miscall
Attorney Powers
Clerk - springer
Engineer -- Marble
Mr. Leonard B. Job
Mr. K. Spaulding
Mayor Myers explained that the meeting had been called to dis-
cuss the Ithaca College project, and introduced Mr. Job.
Mr. Job explained that the Board of Public Works had recommend-
ed City approval and sponsorship of the project.
He stated that the College is prepared to furnish the sponsorts
share and that no expense would fall upon the City.
Upon inquiry, Mr. Job explained the proposed use of the build-
ing as follows: The first and second floors to be used for a
modern gymnasium, classrooms and administration offices. The base-
ment to be used for locker and shower rooms, music studios, rehear-
sal room and special rooms for the physical education department.
Mr. Spaulding then assured the Council that no expense would
fall upon the City.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Be It Resolved by the Common Council
Section 1. That Mayor Joseph B. Myers be and he is authorized
to execute and file an application on behalf of the City of Ithaca.
to the United States of America for a grant to aid in financing the
construction of a music and physical education building.
Section 2. That Mayor Joseph B. Myers is hereby authorized
and directed to furnish such information as the United States of
America through the Federal Emergency Administration of Public
Works may reasonably request in connection with the application
which is herein authorized to be filed.
Ayes 7
Nays 0 Motion Carried.
$ALA�RY gjff EY Alderman Barns called attention to the fact that
it is nearing the time for budget work and that the survey should
be made.
He asked the Mayor to appoint an active committee to give the
matter consideration.
Alderman Vail entered the Council Chamber at this time.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the Mayor appoint a committee of six from the
following bodies:
2 from the Common Council
2 from the Board of Public Works
1 from the Civil Service Commission
1 from the Welfare Department
Unanimously Carried.
The Mayor appointed the following members to the special
committee:
John Leachtneauer Common Council
Amos A. Barns If a
W. M. Sawdon Board of Public Works
L. C. Rumsey If it it n
Rev. Wm. Byrne Welfare Department
J. E. Matthews Civil Service Commission
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AUDIT By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Hoover;
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin-
ance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. Springer
City Clerk
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- CITY OF ITWACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
orriCE or
THE ASSESSOR
September'
Fifteenth.
1938-
To the Honorable Zayor and Common Council,
City Hall,
Ithaca, N.Y.
Gentlemen:-
On the 1936 City Tax Roll one lot at 407 Hook Plaoe,puronased.
from Geo H Hook, at the time the roll was made out, is assesaed.:
to. Geo H Hook and also to John Lazza.
Also a building is assessed to Fay E Allen on Fulton Street,
which building was removed but not reported as removed.
I recommend that your Board expunge these items as follows:-
Geo H Hook,407 Hook Place,assessed 30(i.00,City Tax 3.84 1938
F 'E.Allen. Fulton St "' 400_.00 " " 5.12 "
I recommend that th e City Clerk redeem these from the
appropriation for tax expunge*ents.
Very truly,
L .E.Dof fl emye
A se5sor.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P• M. October 5, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Barns, Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry,
Rogalsky, Adams
Attorney -- Powers
Clerk -- Springer
Chamberlain --. Snyder
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ARMISTICE .DAY 03LEBRATION C. A. Smith and Wm. J. Sammons appeared
• before the Council to request funds necessary to defray expenses in
connection with the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the sign-
ing of the Armistice.
They stated that funds are needed to provide music and prizes
and that they intend to appeal to the Board of Supervisors for a
sum equal to the amount appropriated by this Board.
By Alderman Thompson, seconded by Alderman Mazza;
Resolved, pursuant to Sec. 12 of the General City Law, the sam
of $250. or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and hereby is
appropriated from current surplus for the celebration of Armistice
Day, November 11, 1935; said sum to be expended in the manner pro-
vided by Sec. 13 of the General City Law. Carried.
,AMENDMENT By Alderman Adams, seconded Alderman Vail: on a
Resolved, that this appropriation
like appropriation by the County of Tompkins. Carried.
TAXES EXPUNGED The Clerk read a communication from the City
Assessor recommending that the 1935 city tax in the amount of $3.94
against a lot at 407 Hook Place owned by Geo. H. Hook, and the city
tax in the amount of $5. 12 against a building on Fulton Street
owned by Fay E. Allen be expunged.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer; r
Resolved, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be
approved and that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized 'b
pay said taxes to the City Chamberlain from monies appropriated
for such purpose. Carried.
BUILDING C01G.jISSIONER? S REPORT The Clerk read the quarterly re-
port as submitted by the Building Commissioner which was accepted
and ordered filed.
RECOLU,MNDATIONS BY BUILDING OOID I9SIONER The Building Commissioner
recommended that the annual fee charged local electrical contractors
be increased from $1.00 to $10.00 and that outside contractors be
charged $25.00 per year.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Thompson:
Resolved, that the Building Commissioner' s recommendation be
referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and re--
port. Carried.
AUDIT_ By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin--
anoe Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of
the Mayor.
F. H Springer
C ty Clerk
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OOMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. October 20, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Alderman - Hoover, Barns, Leachtneauer, Perry, Roga.lsky, Adams
Attorney -- Powers
Clerk -- Springer
Engineer - Marble
MINUTES minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
F
VOTING UACHINIS Mayor Myers explained that the meeting had been '
called to discuss the apparant necessity of purchasing new voting
machines and to transact such other business which might regularly
come before the Council.
He stated that the eight (S) seven party machines were not
large enough since there are nine parties to be voted for at the
coming election.
The passibility of consolidating three of the parties in one
line was considered, since there is only one candidate in each of
the parties, and also the possibility of using paper ballots in
five (5) districts was discussed.
Attorney Powers felt that it was a matter that could be de-
oided only by the Attorney--General or the Election Board at Albany,
and the Aldermen agreed that Attorney Powers should .go to Albany
at once for instructions.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that Attorney Powers be directed to proceed to
Albany at once to secure information on the subject , and to make
every effort to avoid purchasing new voting machines at this time.
Be It Further Resolved, that the Council reconvene at 5 P.M.
Friday, October 21, 1939 to consider Mr. Powers' report on his
trip to Albany. Carried.
CUSTODIAN The Clerk reported that voting machine custodian Kerr
reported the possibility of the necessity of overtime in the ser-
vicing of the machines due to the appointment of a new custodian
who is inexperienced in the work.
SWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ADDITION Engineer Marble reported receipt
of the formal offer of a grant from the federal government, to aid
in financing the addition to the sewage plant.
After discussion of the offer of the United States to aid by
way of grant in financing the construction of the sewage treatment
plant addition the following resolution entitled "A resolution
accepting the offer of the United States to the City of Ithaca to
aid by way of grant in financing the construction of sewage treat-
ment plant additiontlwas proposed by Alderman Adams, and read in full:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFFER OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE '
CITY OF ITHACA TO AID BY WAY OF GRANT IN FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF A SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ADDITION.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA,
NEW YORK,
Sec. 1 That the offer of the United States of America to the City
of Ithaca to aid by way, of grant in financing the construction of
a sewage treatment plant addition, a copy of which reads as
follows:
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Common Counoil --2-- October 20, 1938
P.w. 84713-55
FEDERAL EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION
OF PUBLIC WORKS
Washington, D. C.
Dated; Oct.l
Docket No. N.Y. 13--F
The City of Ithaca
Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York
1. Subject to the Terms and Conditions (PWA Form No. 230, as
amended to the date of this Offer) , which are made a part hereof,
the United States of America hereby offers to aid in financing the
construction of improvements and additions to an existing sewage
treatment plant, including necessary laboratory equipment and the
demolition of existing structures (all herein called the "Project" ) ,
by making a grant to the City of Ithaca,, Tompkins County, New York
(herein called the "applicant") , in the amount of 45 percent of the
cost of the Project upon completion, as determined by the Federal
Emergency Administrator of Public Works (herein called the uAdmin«-
istrator") , but not to exceed, in- any event , the sum of $56,250.
2. By acceptance of this Offer- the Applicant covenants to
begin work on the Project as early as possible but in no event
later than 9 weeks from the date of this Offer and to complete
such Project with all practicable dispatch, and in any event with-
in 9 months from the commencement of construction.
3. This Offer is made subject to the express condition that,
if the Administrator shall determine at any time that the Appli-
cant has paid or agreed to pay, whether directly or indirectly, a
bonus, commission or fee to any person, firm or corporation for
attempting to procure an approval of the Applicants application,
or for alleged services in procuring or in attempting to procure
such approval or for activities of the nature commonly known as
.lobbying performed or agreed to be performed in connection with
the application, then the Administrator shall have the right, in
his discretion, to rescind this Offer and any agreements result-
ing herefrom, and in the event of such resoission,, the United
States of America shall be under no further obligation hereunder.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Federal Emergency Administrator
of Public works
BY: E. W. Clark
For the ,Assistant Administrator
be and the same is hereby in all respects accepted.
See. 2 That the City of Ithaca agrees to abide by all the
Terms and Conditions of said offer, including the Terms and Condi-
tions annexed thereto and made a part thereof.
Sec. 3 That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and
directed forthwith to send to the Federal Emergency Administration
of Public Works three certified copies of the proceedings of the
Common Council in connection with the adoption of this resolution,
setting forth this resolution in full, and such further documents
or proofs in connection with the acceptance of said offer as may
be requested by the Federal Emergency Administration of Public
Works.
"A
l
oseph B. Myers, Mayor
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The above resolution was seconded by Alderman Rogalsky and
was adopted, with the following:
'Doting Aye: Hoover, Barns, Leaohtneauer, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams.
Voting Nay: None
The Mayor thereupon declared said resolution carried and the
Mayor, Joseph B. Myers, thereupon signed said resolution in approv-
al thereof.
BOND IS Attorney Powers reported that the Bond Attorneys are
working on the ordinance covering the issuance of bonds to finance
the sewer plant project.
AUDIT- By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky;
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by We,VIn
anee Committee be and the same are approved for payment.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to 5 P. U. , Friday,
October 21, 1938-
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F. H. Springer
City Ole rk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. October 21, 1938
PRESENT
Mayor -- Myers
Alderman - Thompson, .Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Perry;
Rog al sky, Adams
Attorney -- Powers
Clerk - Springer
VOTING MACHINE$ Attorney Powers reported that he had consulted
with the Bureau of Elections and Law, Department of State at
Albany, and as a result of the consultation he advised the Coun-
oil that the seven (7) party voting machines could be used.
He also stated that Election Commissioner Card had verified
this statement.
F. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. November 2, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermft - Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
CLARA T. LYON CURB ASSESSMENT EXPUNGED The Clerk presented a,
resolution passed by the Board of Public Works recommending expung-
ment of the curb assessment of $17. 39 against the Clara W. Lyon
property at 957 E. State St.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the Board of Public
Works be approved and that the curb assessment against the Clara
W. Lyon property at 957 E. State St. be and the same hereby is ex-
punged.
Be It Further Resolved, that the warrant to the City Chamber-
lain for the collection thereof be corrected accordingly.
Carried.
REAPPROPRIATION OF FUNDS The Clerk presented a request from the
Board of Public Works for the transfer of $600.00 from the City
Cemetery vault repair account to a road repair account.
The request stated that it was found that $1500.00 was not
sufficient to repair the vault and in the opinion of the Board,
the repairs to the roads within the cemetery was more urgent than
the vault.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the sum of $600.00 or as much thereof as may
be necessary be transferred from the vault repair appropriation
to a road repair account. Carried.
VOTING MACHINE INSTRUCTION The Clerk reported that Mrs. Richard-
son and Mrs. Libby from the League of ''omen Voters had requested
the Council to place one or two voting machines in stores for the
instruction of voters on Friday and Saturday of this week.
The Clerk was directed to inform these ladies that it would
be impossible to loan the machines at this time.
REGIONAL MEETING Attention was called to a I2ayors' Conference
Regional meeting to be held in Geneva, N. Y. November 21, 1939.
BUDGET, By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed
to notify each department to file their 1939 budget requisitions
'With the Clerk by November 25, 1939. Carried.
POUTING S . AURORA ST. TRAFFIC Attorney Powers stated he had
wr'itten Guy Pinck in regard to rerouting traffic, and that Mr.
Pinck had advised he would take the matter up with the State
Traffic Commission.
WARREN .H. JARVIS DAMAGE CLAIM Attorney Powers reported receipt
of a damage claim for injuries alleged to have been sustained
October 27, 1939 when tbe':.olaimant tripped over a` inetak gzllle'
'covering a, drainage ditch, ia.the. igidewalk ,near thw'UUtheast 'corn-
.4r' of ithe, Caluton a douBe; azn'ount.= of claim-not• now known.
On recommendation of the Attorney the matter was left open
for further investigation.
AUDIT By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin-
ance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
Common Council -2-. November 2, 1938
ACCOUNTING MACHINE Alderman Rogalsky reported that the committee
investigating installation of machine accounting and assessment
system have approved and recommended the following equipment at
the approximate cost shown:
Burroughs Accounting Machine $2000.
Necessary forms and equipment (McBee Co. ) 1000.
He explained that the cost of forms and equipment , for the
most part, replaces supplies which would be required in different
.form if the machines were not installed, and therefore, is not
entirely additional expense.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Whereas, various types and makes of machines and forms have
been investigated, and
Whereas, these investigations show conclusively that the
machines and forms recommended are better equipped to perform the
work required.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the purchase of this
machine and forms, be and they hereby are approved and authorized
without the formality of advertising or calling for bids.
- Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
POLICE RADIO Several Aldermen questioned the authority of the
Police Department to purchase the new r?dio equipment without at
least conferring with the Police Committee of the Council, and they
felt that all proposed expenditures other than for items listed in
the budget should be discussed with the Council.
Alaerman Rogalsky did not agree with them, stating that the
Council is not an administrative body and therefore, should not be
burdened with the administration of the various departments. After
further discussion it was agreed that the Mayor and the Police
Committee should confer with the Police Commissioner and Chief in
regard to future expenditures not specifically covered in the bud-
get.
TRAINING SCHOOL, SEALERS Of WEIGHTS & MEASURES The Clerk called
attention to the Training School for Sealers to be held in Albany
November 17, 18 and 19, 1939 and stated that Sealer Gaurnier wished
to attend, but due to the fact that his budget is exhausted would
be unable, unless additional funds are appropriated by the Council.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the sum of $45.00 or as much thereof as may
be necessary be and the same hereby is appropriated from current
surplus to defray the Sealer' s expenses to Albany. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. November 29, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Vail, Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Commissioners - Egbert , Miscall
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer --
Engineer - Marble
Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT BONDS The Clerk reported receipt of an
approved ordinance and resolution providing for the issuance and
payment of bonds to finance improvements to the sewage treatment
plant.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
AN ORDINANCE ELECTING TO ISSUE $69,750 OF BONDS OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA PURSUANT TO ARTICLE SEVEN OF THE GENERAL CITY LAW OF
NEW YORK FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COST OF CONSTRUCTO
ING IMPROVEMENTS AND ADDITIONS TO THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OF
SAID CITY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND PAYMENT OF SUCH
BONDS.
r
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
as follows:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that the Common Council
of the City of Ithaca has authorized the construction of improve-
ments and additions to the existing sewage treatment plant of
said City, including the installation of necessary laboratory
equipment and the demolition of existing structures, and that the
Federal Emergency Administrator of Public works of the United
States of America has offered to aid in financing such purpose by
making a grant of not exceeding Fifty-six Thousand Two Hundred .
and Fifty Dollars ($56,250) , and that said Common Council has
accepted such offer pursuant to Chapter 792 of the Laws of 1933
of New York, as amended, and that said purpose is a purpose for
which said City is authorized to issue bonds, and that said City
hereby elects to issue bonds for said purpose as hereinafter pro-
vided pursuant to Article seven of the General City Law.
"1
Section 2. Bonds of the City of Ithaca of the aggregate
principal amount of Sixty-eight Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty
Dollars (469 ,750) shall be issued for the general purpose of pro-
viding a fund to be used to pay the cost of constructing improve-
ments and additions to the existing sewage treatment plant of
said City, including the installation of necessary laboratory y
equipment and the demolition of existing structures.
Section 3. The estimated life or usefulness of the improve-
ment for which bonds are hereby authorized to be issued is thirty
years.
Section 4. Said bonds are to mature in serial installments
within not exceeding thirty years from their date, within the
limitations prescribed by Section 111 of the General City Law.
Section 5. The maximum rate of interest which said bonds
are to bear shall be six per centum (64) per annum, payable semi-
annually.
Section 6. All conditions precedent to the issuance of said
bonds have been complied with.
CITY OF ITUACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
or ice OP
CITY CLERK-COMPTROLLER
November 23, 1939
To
Each Member of the Common Council
Mayor Myers
City Attorney Powers
Engineer Marble
Notice of an adjourned regular meeting of
the Common Council to be held at 5:00 P.11. Monday,
November 28, 1938 in the Council Chamber is hereby
given.
The purpose of the meeting is, to consider
and adopt resolutions for the issuance of bonds to
finance the sewage disposal plant , and to provide
for the temporary financing thereof, in anticipation
of the bond issue; to receive and consider a pro-
posed ordinance with reference to adopting a scale
of sewer rents.
Very truly yours
p J. B. dyers
Enc. Mayor
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Water Department revenues against which no direct
percentage charge can be levied:
Cayuga Heights 10'414.
Odd Fellows Home M- 752
Biggs Memorial Hospital 2, . 38
Trumansburg Road 227. 72
Spencer Road & Glenside 2, 158. 32
West Hill 136. 60
South Hill 104. 73
East Hill 160.94
Renwick Heights 831, 92
N. Cayuga St . Extension 170. 01
McKinneys 1,342.84
$19 ,917- 77
Revenues against which a percentage sewer rental
may be charged:
$119,502. 76
Rate to be charged is equal to the amount of revenue
furnished by the City of Ithaca $42,659. divided by the rev-
enue from the City of Ithaca Water Department $119,502. 76 which
equals 36%. To this figure 1% has been added to care for in-
equalities which may arise.
The rate which your committee recommends is 37% of
the net water bill.
Respectfully submitted
Geo. D. Carpenter
T. F. Marble
Truman K. Powers
Floyd H. Springer
The undersigned, a committee appointed by Mayor
Myers, respectfully submit the following report on sewer rent-
als:
Sewer rental is a charge levied on the users of the
sanitary sewer to pay the cost of operation and maintenance
of the sewerage system.
The cost of maintenance and operation is now borne
by the taxpayers of the City of Ithaca and is included in the
tax budget. The share that each taxpayer pays is based upon
the assessed value of the property owned rather than on the
amount of use of the sewerage system. For example, the owner
of a vacant lot not connected with the sewer, now pays as part
of the City tax a fee for a service rendered, which in reality
is not rendered to that property owner.
The advantages of such a rental are as follows:
1. The cost of the sewerage system will be removed
from the City tax budget and will be borne by the users in
proportion to the extent of use.
2. Tax exempt properties which now pay little and
in many cases nothing for this service will bear their share
of the cost.
3. Real estate owners will be relieved of a part
of the tax now imposed upon them.
The total assessed valuation of the Cityy of Ithaca,
for the year 1937 was $60,136,600. Of this $20, 541,100. is
exempt from taxation for religious, educational or other rea-
sons. By establishment of a sewer rental, the exempt proper-
ty , which is not , and cannot be taxed, would pay its propor-
tionate share for the service rendered.
This service is particularly adaptable to a rental
charge because the amount of use is directly proportional, in
most cases, to the water consumed. The use is therefore de-
termined by a reading of the water meter, thereby eliminating
extensive administrative costs which would be incurred if the
flow of sewage were to be measured.
The expenses of operation and maintenance have been
determined as shown in the following table:
Operation $22,000.
Outstanding debt (Principal) 24,761.
Outstanding debt (Interest) 8,352.
Proposed P.W. A. project (Principal) 4,000.
Proposed P.W. A. project (Interest) 2, 700. .
Improvements and maintenance 4,297.
Total $66, 100.
Revenues Cornell University $17,390.
Cayuga Heights 2,911.
N.Y. S. Biggs Memorial Hospital 2, 00.
Odd Fellows 240.
City of Ithaca 42,699.
Total ,bb 00.
Revenues of Water Department (Total) $139 ,320. 53
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Common Council --2-- November 28, 1939
Section 7. Said bonds shall, be executed by the Mayor and
City Comptroller, under the seal of said City, which shall be
attested by the City Clerk.
Section 8 . Said bonds may contain a recital that they are
issued pursuant to Article Seven of the General City Law, and such
recital shall be conclusive evidence of the regularity of the issu-
ance of such bonds and of their validity.
Section 9. A sufficient tax shall be levied each year to
pay the interest on and principal of said bonds as they mature.
Section 10. Said bonds shall be sold at one time or from
time to time in the manner prescribed by Section 9 of the General
Municipal Law.
Section 11. A copy of this ordinance may be published as pro-
vided in Section 112 of the General City Law, and in that event
the validity of said bonds or of any notes issued in anticipation
of the sale and delivery of said bonds, may be contested (except
on the ground that they were issued in violation of the Constitu-
tion) only in an action or proceeding commenced within twenty days
after the publication of this ordinance, or as provided in Section
112 of the General City Law.
Section 12. All other matters relating to the issuance or
sale of such bonds, including the date and form thereof, the
specific maturities and rate of interest within the limitations
prescribed by this ordinance shall be determined by the officers
designated to issue the same, subject to any statute, local law
or ordinance applicable thereto, provided that the coupons, if
any, attached to said bonds shall bear the fa,c-simile signature
of said City Comptroller.
Section 13. Said City Comptroller is hereby authorized to
make a temporary loan or loans in anticipation of the sale and de-
livery of said bonds and, for that purpose, to issue notes of said
City of an aggregate principal amount not exceeding $65,750, which
shall be executed by the Mayor and City Comptroller under the seal
of said City which shall be attested by the City Clerk. All such
notes shall mature not later than August 1, 1939•
Section 14. This ordinance shall take effect immediately.
Ayes - 10 Nays - 0 Carried.
Approved November 28 , 1935 Q04469k , .
Mayor
SEVER RENTALS The report of the Committee (a copy of which is
appended) appointed by the Mayor, was presented, and read.
Attorney Powers read a draft of a proposed ordinance covering the
rents.
After discussion it was moved
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be laid upon the table until the
December 7th meeting. Carried.
PAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Powers suggested that the matter of
paving assessments should be given further consideration as the
matter has never been settled satisfactorily.
He suggested that a committee from the Council might confer
with the City Engineer and City Attorney to study the matter to
undertake settlement.
By Alderman Mazza, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the
matter and report. Carried.
The following were appointed to the committee: Aldermen
Adams,Leachtneauer, Engineer Marble and Attorney Powers.
On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of
the Mayor. � ' -
. SP nger, Git le
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. December 7, 1938
PRESENT
Mayor - Myers
Aldermen - Thompson, Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer,
Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Attorney - Powers
Police Commissioner - VanValkenburg
Chamberlain - Snyder
Clerk - Springer
Engineer - Marble
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ITHACA RAILWAY PETITION Attorney Powers read a petition from the
Ithaca Railway Inc. in which the Company requested permission to
change and extend existing bus lines.
Mr. Donald Stewart , Manager of the Company explained that these
changes were made to accommodate passengers and that the approval
of the Common Council is necessary before permission of the Public
Service Commission may be obtained.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the petition be granted subject to terms and
conditions of the original consent granted on the 6th day of March,
1935• Carried.
S.P . C_.A_. On behalf of President Hutchinson of the S.P. C.A. , the
Clerk reminded the Aldermen that it is customary at this time to
approve the usual contract with the Society for the enforcement
of the dog license law.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby
are authorized to seal and execute in behalf of the City the usual
contract with the S.P. C.A. for the year 1939. Carried.
VOTING MACHINES The Clerk reported that Ogden Kerr had called
attention to the condition of voting machines and parts stored at
the Buffalo St. pumping station.
It was reported that the public counters on three machines
must be replaced on account of their rusted condition.
Alderman Barns, reporting for the committee appointed to in-
vestigate the proper storage of the machines, stated that the
present quarters could not be properly heated, and that new stor-
age space should be provided.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that the matter of replacing counters be left to
the committee for investigation and report.
Be It Further Resolved, that a suitable storage space be pro-
vided for the voting machines. Carried.
PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE At the recommendation of the Board
of Public Work e, the matter of a deductable form of liability in-
suranoe was brought to the attention of the Council.
It was shown that with a $500.00 deductable clause in the
policy a saving of 35% in the premium could be effected.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Finance Commit-
tee for study and report. Carried.
W.P .A. SEWING PROJECT A sewing project in the amount of $2607.40
prepared by the Welfare Department was presented for approval.
It was suggested that since the present project would not be
completed until February, that it be held until the total budget
is approved.
POLICE 001MISSIONER' S REPORT Commissioner VanValkenburg stated
that since his term expires on December 31, 1938 , he wished to
thank the Mayor and Aldermen for their cooperation during his term
of office , and to clarify the apparent misunderstanding in regard
to the installation of the police radio.
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1939
TENTATIVE BY
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Estimated Ki sc. Revenue 120,000.
Utility Taxes 12 , 700• / z 7 4 9
z
Tax Levy ® 12.80 per M 486,092. y �6, 0
Tax Levy on $119,775. ® 4.00 per M 495. � 3 b
For Highway Purposes
3
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619,27,
Each 40 cent increase in tax rate will produce #15, 190. 39.
Total Budget 735,090. X07 go3
Estimated Incone 619,297. Gs3, 747_
Deficit 11
s
Respectfully submitted
F. H. Springer
City Clerk
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1939 1939
ACCOUNTS PROPOSED RECOMMENDED BY
BUDGET FINANCE COM14ITTEE
5. Under Control of Council
101 Aldermen ? 200. 200.
102 Mayor' s Office 2,550. 2,550.
105 Chamberlain' s Office 5 ,505. 5 ,92.
111 Assessor' s Office 4,053. 3 , 153•
112 Attorney' s Office 2 ,700. 2,700.
113 Civil Service Comm. 200. 200.
117 Elections 4,532• 4,532•
115 City Court 4,950. 4,970.
121 Planning Commission 1,000. 250.
125 Emp. Retirement System 14, 500. 14, 500.
129 Undistributed Expense 2 ,060. 2,060.
130 Police Dept. X5 ,000. 5,000.
134 Bldg. Comm. 1,035. 1,235.
137 Sealer of Wt s. & Meas. 1,435- 1)435-
260 Miscellaneous 11,475. 11,475.
261 Workmen' s Comp. 3,500. 2 ,500.
TOTAL - Under Council 115 , 595. 116 ,322. //6. 32, 2-
6. Debt Service
270 Principal 140,000. 140,000.
272 Interest 43, 193• 43,193•
273 Int. on Temp. Loans 500• 500.
TOTAL - Debt Service 153,6 _ 183 ,693_
7. Capital Improvements Z sow .
5 Ton Roller 3, 500- 3 , 500' ao 0 0
Curb & Gutter 5,000. 2,000.
Surface Treat Streets 5 ,500. 5 , 500. S "
Sidewalks 6 ,000. 21000.
Rail Removal 2,5 0 000 .
Widening E. Buffalo St. 33 ,000: w PA 33,
Widening; E. Seneca St. 133560
, S L '
Cliff St . Sewer 9, 253• r T�.CT 9,253•
Golf Course Imp. 3,000.
Six Idle Creek Clean Up 5, 925•/. -
TOTAL - Capital Imps. 09 ,235• 95 ,253._
The following is a. recapitulation of the entire budget
requisition by groups as provided by the City Charter:
1939 1939
PROPOSED RECOI.CIENDED BY
BUDGET FINANCE COI:IIAITTEE ouNC,�
1. For Bd. of Public Wks. 177, 563. 175,461.
2. " IT it " Welfare 120, 796. 120, 6.
" Health 19,64o. 19, 9 0. 9,9 Al,
Fire Commiss. 60,625. 60,62 . ��,3�z
5. All Other Under Council 118 , 998. 116,322. _
TOTAL - Maintenance 497,522. 493,144.
/ g3. 693
6. For Debt Service 1 ,693. 13,693.
6Sd/ 0S p
TOTAL -- Current Expense 651,215. 676 ,537•
7.53
7. For Capital Imps. 90,2_38, 5 2 . 57, --
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET; 7L.,453_ 735102-0. �" i g 3
Ithaca, New York
December 19, 1939
Hon, Mayor and Aldermen:
I present herewith a revised Budget requisition for 1939
as tentatively agreed upon and recommended by your Finance
Committee: 1939 1939
ACCOUNTS
PROPOSED RE COL'UIENDED BY /P!` C i3
_ BUDGET FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Board of Public Works
110 Clerk' s Office $12,775. $13,673.
114 B.P.W. Admin. 3,400. 3,400.
116 City Engr' s Office 9 ,400. 9 ,400.
119 City Hall 7,800. 7,800.
120 Isolation Hospital 125• 125•
160 Sewers - General X5,500. 7,500-
161 Street Cleaning 9,500. 9,500. -
162 Refuse & Garbage 22,000. 22,000:
164 Sewage Disposal Plant 10,600. 10,600.
Franklin St. 1 000.
165 Sewage - Buffalo St. 1,000. ,
166 Sewage - Wood St. 365. 6
167 Sewage - Cherry St. 340. 340.
168 Storm Sewers 2,550: 21F00.
169 Plumbing Inspector 1,4 0. 1,450.
190 Street Lighting 20,963. 20,963.
191 Highway Maintenance 26,000. 26 ,000.
182 Snow & Ice 3'000: 3 ,500.
193 Dept. Buildings - 000.
19 Bridge Maintenance 4,000. 3 ,
195 Creek Maintenance 1,200. 1'500.
196 Shop Maintenance 2,500: 9;200.
230 Park Dept . - General 9 ,200.
231 Percy Field }}50. 450 -
232 Stewart Park 6 ,400. 6, 00.
23 Treman Park 800. X00.
234 Golf Course 3 ,900- 3 X 900-.
235 Airport 1,700. 700.
250 Mun. Parking Area 3, 110• 3,110.
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,1 5. 1 X 5-
400 Cemetery 4,000. 4,000.
TOTAL - Bd. of Pb. Works EL 563. 175,461.
2. Public Welfare �sSo 9.
190 Home Relief Admin. 16,536. 16 ,536. s, 75-0
191 Home Relief 77,010. 77,010.
200 Old Age Admin.. z 7 2--7
201 Old Age Assistance.; 27,250. 27,250.
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TOTAL - Public Welfare 120 96.
12�116.
3. Public Health
150 Administrative 51035 5,035•
151 Conserv. & Inspection 5,755• 5'400
152 Isolation Hosp. Care 400. .
153 Parochial Schools 1,250• 1, .
151} Venereal Clinic 55: 6 350
,495.
155 Misc. Health Clinics 6,495 0.
156 Mosquito Control 7-50 - 55
157 Lunacy Exam 100. 100.
TOTAL - Public Health 1 L.2-4 0. 1240.
4. Fire Department
132 Fire Fighting 56,050• 56 ,050-
133 Maint. of Buildings _4,575• 4,575.
TOTAL -- Fire Department 6-o.6-29.- 6o,625_. °, 4 1 '
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Common Council -2-- December 7, 1939
He stated that several makes of radios were investigated and
that prices ranged from $1300 to $3300. After investigation it
was found that the General Electric proposal was best and that the
machine was installed as suggested by the Chairman of the Police
Committee.
The following suggestions were made by Mr. VanValkenburg for
the consideration of the Council:
Full liability coverage for the police cars at the approximate
cost of $350. annually.
Furnishing uniforms for Police Department .
The need of additional patrolmen for work in traffic control.
Mayor Myers expressed appreciation of Commissioner VanValken-
bur,g s efforts on behalf of the Police Department.
RF-PORT OF TRAFFIC CONTROL COMMITTEE Attorney Powers submitted the
tiist report of the traffic control committee in which a number of
recommenia,tions were made.
Among these suggestions, one to eliminate left turns during
"he noon and evening rush hours at the State Street intersections
with Aurora, Tioga and Cayuga Streets was emphasized, and the
Council ' s informal approval was requested.
' By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the Council give their informal approval to
put the suggestion in operation. Carried.
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT A proposed amendment to the building
code, a copy of which is herewith appended, was presented to the
Council.
Alderman Barns reported that the Mayors Conference expect to
release a model code in the near future, and felt that no action
should be taken at this time.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the proposed amendment be laid upon the table
for further consideration. Carried.
SEWER RENTALS Attorney Powers reported for the committee, that
recent difficulties have risen and that they feel that these
matters should be straightened out before the sewer rental plan
is adopted.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be laid upon the table for further
consideration. Carried.
TAX SALE Chamberlain Snyder reported that at the Tax Sale con-
ducted November 29th, 3 less parcels were sold than last year, and
that receipts were $550. less.
AUDIT By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance
Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
BUDGET The Clerk distributed copies of the 1939 Budget estimates
and it was suggested that the Finance Committee consider the
estimates in preparation for a meeting of the Council at a later
date.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Hoover:
Resolved, that the next meeting of the Council be an evening
meeting to discuss the budget. Carried.
On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of
the Mayor.
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F. H. pringer
Cit Clerk
f) COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 7: 30 P. M. December 19, 1939
PRESENT
Mayor -- Myers
Aldermen - Mazza, Hoover, Barns, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail,
Perry, Rogalsky, Adams
Commissioner - Rumsey
Attorney - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Engineer - Marble ,
Fire Commissioner - Button
Fire Chief - Reilly
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
NO. 6 FIRE STATION Commissioner Button and Chief Reilly appeared
before the Council to explain the urgent need of repairs to No. 6
Fire Station. Commissioner Button explained in detail the condi-
tion of the building and plans for proposed repairs were presented.
Alderman Barns inquired about the merits of a centralized Fire
Department. Chief Reilly explained that the trend is toward de-
centralization, and the worth of the plan was demonstrated during
recent floods and storms in the eastern part of the country.
Mayor Myers advised the Commissioner and Chief that the
matter would be considered by the Council. `
CLIFF ST . SEWER Engineer Marble reported that the one W.P.A.
project now operating will be completed this week , and if the Cliff
St. sewer project is not started before the first of the year, that
the men must be placed on home relief.
He stated that some supplies must be ordered at once which
could be paid for after January let , and that only a very small
amount of funds would be required this year.
He asked to be advised of the Council' s action after their
consideration of the budget.
BUDGET ' Each item in the 1939 budget was discussed andthe follow-
ing changes were made.
Item #161
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Ro alsky:
.Resolved, that item #161 (Street Cleaning be reduced $500.00.
Alderman Adams offered an amendment to the above resolution
which was seconded by Alderman Mazza, to reduce item #161 $1,000.00.
A poll of the Aldermen resulted in a vote of
Ayes -- 2
Nays - 7 Mgtion Lost.
A poll on the first resolution resulted in a vote of
Ayes - 7 i-- 'Y- 3 y
Nays - 2 /
And the Mayor declared the first resolution. Carried.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that it is the sentiment of this Council that no
salary increases in clerioal positionsibe allowed. Carried.
Item #190 (Home Relief Admin. ) reduced $1,027.00
Item #1 1 (Home Relief) if 25,260.00
Item #130 (Police Dept. )
Alderman Vail was directed to confer with the Police Dept. An
regard to the addition of a patrolman to the present " force.
Item # LM (Capital Improvements)
Consideration of the requisition for capital improvements re-
sulted in the following changes:
5 ton Roller reduced -$1,000.
Sidewalks It (Removed)- 2,000.
Rail Removal increased + 2,500.
Making a reduction of $500.00 in this group.
It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the budget
for 1939 as amended (a copy of which, showing amendments, is here-
with appended) be and the same hereby is tentatively approved.
Carried.
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Building Code--Article VI par. 8602 is hereby amended to read
as follows :
Permit Before the erection of any marquise or sign, a permit
for the erection of the same shall have been obtained frog the
Building Commissioner. Each application for such a permit shall
be signed by the owner or owners and by the lessee or lessees
of the property on which such marquise or sign snail be erected,
or otnerwise embody their written consent.
In the case of marquises or s is/1/ns/-pro jecting over a street,
ewwo 'se (B SHOW -the i I-, csi 0 e �GC�'of
an indemnity bond or a policy of public liability nsurance'
or certificate therof, in a sum not less than x5000.00 written
in an insurance company satisfactory to the City Clerk, and
to his satisfaction indemnifying; or protecting the City of Ithaca
agaist loss , shall be filed with the City Clerk as a prere-
quisite to obtaining. a permit and such pe mi.t sh,:11 be valid
and such marquise or sign may be --_aintained only so long as such
bond or insurance shall be kept in full force and effect. Where,
in the opinion of the Builuing Commissioner an unusual hazard
is involved the minimum bond or insurance required may be in-
cresed by the Commissioner to a sum not exceeding 725,000.00.
All marquises and prcjectin,, signs now existing without such
bond or insurance shall be removed forthwith unless such bond
or insurance is furnished and kept in effect
Part VIII Article II --1,1.arquises and TI=4-=:bLY Signs, Par.
8201 of the 33uildin- Code is hereby amended to read as follows :
'z..
No person shall place or iilainta.i-n over or above any street,
includir-- -pu-01ic side,valks , any suruct-ure si,-,Il or 1-i.-.cure wiiich
sliall project over or acIove se-id street more 6 inciaes
exce-,L)-u- as liereinafter provided.
(A) Awnings No person shall place or -Aliaintain any awning
over any side,,,ialk, unless the same shall be made of cloth or
canvas and sup-orted by iron rods aril m,a unless every part of such
awning shall be at least seven fee;, above she sic e-nalk,
!:TaLcLuises 11%,.arquises constructed wholly of iron or steel
and kith wire ,-lass in the top thereof may be placed over the
public entrances of sto-�,es , -U-heaters ail_: hotels anu iaay extend to
the curb/only oil streets where the sidewalk occupies -L-lie entire
space fro-,-.i t"
r)UIJ—UIl,-: -Line co th,I-1 curb. Cn streets 11,nere unere
is a parkin;;, between the outer e(!:-e or the sidewalk and the
curb, suci. marquiseb shall no � exteiid beyond t-lie outer edge of th--
sidewalk. 'ihe lowest edge of any marquise silia---1 not be less
than han nine and one-h-ai-L' (�fl feet above the sidewalk. ;Marquises
be securely fastened to the structure of to Juilding, supported
as to its outward projection by means of tie rods or chains
securely fastened both to the building above the marquise and
to the structure of the marquise. Ornamental iron or� steel brackets
may also be included in the design of such marquises extending
down on the wall of the building to a point not less than eight
(8) feet above the sidewalk at the wall of the building. Electric
lip,hts may be used in the illumination of marquises.
projecting signs shall be permitted and all
(C ) Signs 'No unli,-,htedAprojectin�, signs shall be illuminated
froii2, one hour after sunset until 11:00 P. every -night. Such
si:-,,i-I.s shall be erected as provided in the next Article.
Ithaca, York
December 7, 1938
Hon. Mayor and Aldermen:
I herewith present the following budget requisitions, as
filed by the officials of the various departments for the year 1939:
ACCOUNTS 1937 1938 1939 1939
FINAL FINAL PROPOSED TENTATIVE
1. Board of Public Works
-110 Clerks Office 9,200. $11, 60. $12,
.17- Admin. 400. 00. 3,400- -
114 B.P A 3, 3,
116 City Engr' s Office 6,700. 8 ,000. 8 ,400.
119 City Hall 7,725• 8 ,100. 7,800.
120 Isolation Hospital 100. 125. 125.
160 Sewers - General 7,000. 7,000. 8 ,500.
161 Street Cleaning 5,000. 8 ,500. 91500.
162 Refuse & Garbage 22,000. 22,000. 22,000.
164 Sewage Disposal Plant 10,600. 121000. 10,600.
Franklin St .
165 Sewage - Buffalo St. 1,000. 1,000. 1,000.
166 Sewage - Wood St. 365. 365. 365•
167 Sewage - Cherry St. 340. 34o. 340.
168 Storm Sewers 21000. 2,500. 2,500-
169 Plumbing Inspector 950. 1,200. 1,450.
180 Street Lighting 19,500. 20,074. 20,963.
181 Highway maintenance 26,200. 25,000. 267000.
182 Snow & Ice 4,000. 3,000. 3,000.
183 Dept . Buildings 500. 500. 500.
18 Bridge Maintenance 3,000. 5,000. 41 000.
185 Creek Maintenance 500. 1,500. 1,200.
186 Shop Maintenance 1,800. 1,800. 2,500.
230 Park Dept. - General 8,870. 9,200. 9,200.
231 Percy Field 265. 250. 350.
232 Stewart Park 6,470. 6,400. 6,400.
233 Treman Park 740. 800. 800.
234 Golf Course 2,870. 3,900. 3,900.
235 Airport 500. 1,850. 1,700.
250 Mun. Parking Area 3,310. 3,110. 3,1810.
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,060. 1,125. 5.
400 Cemetery 3,800. 5,300• 4,000.
TOTAL - Bd. of Pb. Works 162,765. 175,299. 1771 56
2. Public Welfare
1.90 Home Relief Admin. 11,440. 11,868. 16,5-56.
191 Home Relief 41230. 51,750. 77,010.
200 Old Age Admin. 2,505. 2,730•
201 Old Age Assistance 25,250. 25,000,: 27,250•
TOTAL - Public Welfare 43,425• 91,34 • 120 ,72L
3. Public Health
150 Administrative 5,055. 5,425. 5.,035•
151 Conserv. & Inspection 4,400. 7,000. 5,755•
152 Isolation Hosp. Care 300. 400. 400.
153 Parochial Schools 1,350.
15 Venerial Clinic 1,095. 400. 255•
1.55 Misc. Health Clinics 6,350. 6 ,665. 6 ,495•
156 Mosquito Control 300. 450. 550.
157 Lunacy Exam 100. 100. 100.
TOTAL - Public Health 17,600. 20,440. 19,940•
4. Fire Department
132 . Fire Fighting 49,195. 55,280. 54',575•
133 Maint. of Buildings 4,610. I�,975.
TOTAL - Fire Department 53 ,80„5:. 59,855. 6o ,625-.-
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1937 1939 1939 1939
ACCOUNTS FINAL FINAL PROPOSED TENTATIVE
. Under Control of Council
11 Aldermen 200. 200. 200.
102 Mayor' s Office 2,850. 23850. 2,850.
108 Chamberlain' s Office 7,038. 8 ,319. 8 ;808:
111 Assessors' Office 3,575. 2,675• 2,753•
112 Attorney' s Office 2,800. 2,700- 00.
113 Civil Service Comm.
200. 200. 200,
117 Elections 4,000. 4,560. 4;82.
118 City Court 42900, 40900. 4,950.
121 Planning Commission 250. 250. 11000.
128 Emp. Retirement System 14, 141. 14,337 14,500.
129 Undistributed Expense 940. 1,745. 2,060.
130 Police Dept. 53,000. 55,307. 55,000.
134 Bldg. Comm. 1,035. 1,035.
137 Sealer of Wts. & Meas. 11250. 1,250. 1,435.
260 Miscellaneous 11,775. 13,225. 112475.
261 Workmen' s Comp. 3,500. 3,500. 3,500.
TOTAL - Under Council 110,419. 117,053. 118 8.
6. Debt Service
270 Principal 106,000. 142,000. 140,000.
272 Interest 46,358. 48 , 118. 43,193•
273 Int . on Temp. Loans 300. 500. 500.
TOTAL -- Debt Service 152,658._ 190 ,618. 183,63.
7. Capital Improvements
5 Ton Roller 3 , 500.
Curb & Gutter 5,000.
Surface Treat Streets 8 , 500.
Sidewalks 6,000.
Rail Removal 2,500.
Widening E. Buffalo St - 33,000.
Widening E. Seneca St. 13,560. Proposed
Cliff St. Sewer 9,253. W.P.A.
Golf Course Imp• 3,000. Projects
Six Mile Creek Clean Up 5,925•
64, 73 .
TOTAL - Capital Imps. 43,800. 0� ,000• 901238•
Following is a ' recapitulation of the entire budget requisi-
tion 'by groups as provided by the City Charter together with a compari-
son for 2 previous years:
1937 1939 1939 1939
FINAL FINAL PROPOSED TENTATIVE
1. For Bd. of Public Wks. 162,765. 174,899. 17.7,563.
Welfare 43,425. 91,j 8, 120 ,7 6.
Health 17,600. 20 ,440. 19,940• '
Fire Commiss. 53,9 59,0 6o,625.
All Others Under Counc. 110 ,4U. 11 ,0 118 8.
TOTAL - Maintenance 388,039. 463,595. 497, 522.
6. For Debt Service 152,658. X0,618. 183,693
TOTAL - Current Expense 540,697. 654,213. 681,215.
7 - For Capital Imps. 43,goo. 50,000. 90 ,238.
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 85 4,49 07, 4,213• 771,453•
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ESTIMATED INCOME
According to information available at this time our assessed
valuation for 1939 will be approximately $37,975,963.00.
We have estimated revenues other than those received through
direct taxation at $120,000.00 for 1939•
From the above figures we have arrived at the following
estimated income for the coming year and show it in comparison with
that of the present year: ;O*Y Ac
D-�—g 1939
Estimated 11isc. Revenue 153,014.00 120,000.00
Utility Taxes 19,267.40 12,700.00
Bal. 1937 Home Rel. Bond Issue .10,580. 17 000.00
Temp. Loan, In Antic. of 34,500.00 000.00
Relief Bond Issue
Tax Levy ® 12.90 per M 487,3372. 33 496,092. 32
Tax Levy on $119,775• ® 4.00 M 479.10 495.00
For Highway Purposes (123,750,00 — 19 59) .
Anticipated Sewer Rents 000.00 53,919.00
704,213.00 673,205. 32
An increase in tax rate for 1939 to
13.20 would increase total to 689 ,395. 70
13.6o rr It rr rr 703,596.og
1 .00 it if rr 71g ,776.46
14. 40 rr It n n 7�3,966.94
14..50 �► n �► n 7 157. 22
15. 20 ►► �► It ►, 7R),3 47.6o
15.4o rr rr it ►► 771,942- 79
Each 40 cent increase in tax rate will produce ? 15, 190. 39.
Respectfully_ submitted
F. H. Spriplger, City lerk
Common Council -2-» December 19, 1935 O 7
SIDENALK REPAIRS The City Attorney was requested to ascertain
definitely the responsibility of the City in regard to sidewalks
damaged by tree roots.
AUDIT By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky:
Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Fin-
anoe Committee be, and the same hereby are approved for payment.
Carried.
JANE C.. LYNCH RETIREMENT Mayor Myers informed the Council that
Miss Lynch has expressed her intention of retiring on December 31,
1935, and the following resolution was ordered spread upon the
minutes..
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Rogalsky:
Whereas, Jane C. Lynch entered the service of the City of
Ithaca on June 1, 1599 and is retiring therefrom on December 31,1935.
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City of Ithaca does
hereby take official cognizance of the long and faithful service
of said Jane C. Lynch and does hereby extend to her its felicita-
tions and best wishes upon her retirement from municipal service.
Unanimously Carried.
WELFARE RELIEF LOAN Attention was called to the fact that a, loan,
in anticipation uf a bond issue, for Welfare nee( s, wa.s authorized
in the 1935 budget and it seemed advisable to make the loan during
the current year.
By Alderman Rogalsky, seconded by Alderman Adams:
WHEREAS, this Common Council did on the 4th day of May,
1935
finally fix and adopt the budget for the City of Ithaca for the
fiscal year 1939 and did therein appropriate for home relief
$63,615.00, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary temporarily to finance a portion of
such appropriation, to wit , the sum of $34,500.00.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, that the City Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized
to borrow the sum of Thirty-four thousand five hundred dollars)
($34,500.00) pursuant to Section 49 of the Public Welfare Law of
the State of New York for the temporary financing of home relief in
said City of Ithaca for the fiscal year 1935 , and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that for the purpose of borrowing said
sum, the City Comptroller shall issue one or more temporary certif-
icates of indebtedness of the City of Ithaca in the aggregate amount
of $34,500.00 to be dated on or about the date of their issuance
and to be payable not later than one year after their -date, and to
bear interest at a rate not exceeding six per centum per annum,
payable at maturity, pending the issuance of bonds for said pur-
pose, which said certificates shall be general obligations of said
City of Ithaca, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and
they hereby are authorized and directed to execute said temporary
certificate or certificates of indebtedness in such form as they
may adopt and to fix the maturity and denomination of denominations
of said temporary certificates and the rate of interest to be borne
by them; and the City Comptroller be and he hereby is authorized to
sell said temporary certificate or certificates of indebtedness at
par and accrued interest.
This resolution is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Sec-
tion 49 of the Public Welfare Law of the State of Carried New York.
On motion the meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of
the Mayor.
F. H Springer
C y Clerk