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COIL-011T COUTCIL PRO CEEDIi3GS
City of Ithaca, Y. Y.
Special T;eeting 11 :00 A► . January 1, 19+0
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' ayor is Byers
A _der;ilen l'azza, Barns, Leaclitneauer, 'Jail, Ada;ns
A');serzt - Aldermen - Tho;:lvson, Hoover, Gillette, Perry, 'logalsky
any citizens and other City officials also ,7ere present for
�,Ie cere;_:onies of inaugurating the neT- iiayor and Board" of Aldermen.
: :ayor ... .yers addressed the Couizcil and visitors, and thanked
tine Council and all other officers for their cooperation during iris
Zistrat ion.
He then addressed his re,.iarlis to '.ayor Jose-oh Ca._,mbell, wish-
ing lii_:l health and success during his adninistrati.on, and welcomed
hi_.i to his seat as :'ayor, te-ndering hi z the : >0,7Tor Is badge of author
i ty as head of the Police De )art-Hient, and the gavel as a symbol of
his office as Chaix.ian of the Council and other Boards.
:.lay Ca;_ipbell tools his seat as Chief Executive of the City,
thaial.ring the retiring ayor for his good wishes.
The following Alder;:len too'_, their seats and ere called to
order by '.ayor Ca::il?bell : Alder:_len :'azza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, `
Leachtneauer, Vail, Ada. is, Gibb. Alder_-:ien Gillette and Perry were
not ~)resent.
: .AYOR C A_:PBLLL 'S ADDRESS
.r. -yers, Fellol,v Citi zej Ls and : :e:lbers of the Coni.ion Council :
fe are entering a year of nee- .;.ia�zage :ient for the city business
on a program of economy. I find the city affairs are conducted
differently than when I was formerly an officer of the city. The
office of Superintendent of Public `.-or'.s has bee,z suspended, his
duties tra,-,sferred to the co,.-aAttees of the Board of Public 7orks.
They in turd pass authority on to the head of each depart iient with
_Do�,,er to purchase, hire and fire. This destroys all central author-
ity and resvonsibility and also destroys cooperation and coordina-
tion bet,--een depart::lents. I aal not pleased with this arrangement.
It :1a1,es too ;iiany bosses that are interested only in their otiTrz work,
without regard for the taxpayers. I vrish to return to the vrovisions
of our charter and have control by our law instead of coilLA-ttees.
The system now in force leads to log rolling betwieen coinnittees and
the salaries listed vresent the best evidence of such log rolling.
In further reference to the provisions of our charter, the
duty of the City Supervisors is to represent the city, and in order
for tile;il adequately to -perform this duty, I reco.a:;iend that they
meet regularly with the Common CoLuicil.
The condition of the city in all depart,,;ients is very good as
I see it, and no large apnroni2iations are needed for so;;ie tiiile to
come. Tile city has been :.lore than generous in extending our util-
ities to surrounding coi-miiunities and to some institutions, and the
fixed su:,i they pay each year is but a flea 'bite for the benefits
they receive. I recoi_-E end that �,�7e provide for :::..iaiiitenance only
this year and out that to the :.7ini:_1u;n. I pledge iily.self to iilanage
the affairs of the city to the best of ;:1y ability.
CITY CHA-BERLAUT :..ayor Ca;iipbell anliounced it would be in order
at this time for the Council to appoint a City Chal:iberlain in
accordance with the vrovisions of the City Charter.
By Alder�iian 'Azza, seconded by Alder:na-1 Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that C. A. Snyder be appointed City Chamberlain for
the ensuing term of one (1) year. There being no other. nominations
tine notion was ixnani mously carried.
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APPOINTMENTS Mayor Campbell announced the following nominations
or the Council 's approval:
Acting City Judge L. K. Mintz 1 year
Com:aissioner of Public forks James A. Bishop 6 years
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if " Welfare C• Pearle Barker 6 if
" Sinking Fund A. G. Stone 3 It
+' of Health P. S. Livermore 3 "
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If +' Dr. F. J. icCor:nick 3 "
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that all the persons hereinabove nominated by the
Mayor be and they hereby are approved, and apnointed to fill the
various offices set opposite their respective na 1es, for the
specified terms. Carried.
APPOINT 2- NTS Hayor Campbell announced the following appointments
not requiring the Council 's approval:
City Attorney Louis K. Thaler 2 years
Asuociate Assessor Fred C. Thompson 3 "
Com:lissioner of Buildings W. D. Helm 1 year
City Historian John G. Brooks 2 years
Examiner-Bd. of Electricians L. T. Bacon 3 r'
IT " it Plumbers Harry C. Brashear 3 "
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Bd. of Appeals-Building Code A. A. Ward 3
Board of Zoning Appeals J. J. Driscoll "
n �� n If Hugh E. Rums ey 3 'r
�J. Campbell R. B. i:iet zger 1 "
TJnexp.term
STANDING CO,Z ITTEES The Hayor announced the following standing
eo=nittees of the Common Council:
Finance Com,aittee
Gibb Vail Shurger
Charter & Ordinances Committee
Adams Barns Gillette
Police Committee
:Mazza Shurger Leachtneauer
Board of Public Works Committee
Vail Lazza Gibb
Fire Dept. Committee
Gillette Adams Stephens
Board of Health Committee
Leachtneauer Perry Adams
Board of Public .Welfare Committee
Barns Stephens .Pevey
REGULAR MEETING DATE
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the regular meetings of this Board be held on
the first ":ednesday of each ;nontn at 5:00 P. :. in the Council
chamber, City Hall.
Ayes 7
Nays 1 Carried,
OFFICIAL PAPER
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that pursuant to section 232 of the Ithaca City
Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is designated as the
official paper. Carried.
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Common Council -3-- January 1, 1940
ACTING Agag Mayor Campbell announced it was in order to nominate
and elect the Acting Mayor.
Alderman Hazza nominated Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman
Shurger.
Alderman Leachtneauer nominated Alderman Vail who declined the
nomination.
There being no further nominations, they were declared closed
and the vote taken.
Ayes 7
Nays 0 Carried.
1940 DEPOSITORIES
BY Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail :
Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of section 33 of the
Ithaca City Charter, the following official depositories are approved
and designated for the current year:
Tompkins Co. Trust Co.
City of Ithaca General Fund
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Water Fund
it " it Sewage Plant Const. Acot. P.W.A.
" it " Workmen's Comp. Reserve (Int. )
if n General Insurance (Int. )
" " " Utility Tax Fund (Int. )
" It " Bd. of Fire Conn. V. V. Fire Assoc. (Int. )
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it " Fireman 's Relief Fund (Int. )
" it Nellie H. Ogden (Trust) (int. )
" it " Avis Carey (Trust) (Int. )
" it " Storms Cemetery Fund (Trust) (Int. )
Sinking Fund
Ithaca Savings Bank
City of Ithaca Fire Comm. Rel. Fund (Int. )
of It " Bd. of Fire Comm. V. V. Fire Assoc. (Int. )
it it " Cemetery Trust Funds (Int. )
it it " Old Age Security Trust (G.R. Green) (Int. )
n n n it n " u F. Phillips) (Int. )
if Ella Hawes (Trust) (Int. )
11 Kate L. Korts (Trust) (Int. )
11 John. Keefe (Trust) (Int. )
If Cora E. veefe (Trust) (Int. )
Hillick Cemetery (Trust) (Int. )
First National. Bank
City of Ithaca Bd. of Education Gen. Fund
It " If 11 11 n Real Estate
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it If It n n Pay Roll
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it It Hospital Addition Const. Fund (P.R.A. )
" 11 it Bd. of Fire Comm. Trustee Fire Rel. Fund
n it '! Bd. of Fire Comm. Fire Rel. Fund
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it it Anna P. Thomas (Trust) (Int. )
Sinking Fund
Carried.
"ALARY" " REOOm:ENDATIONS
y A dennan Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Whereas, Mr. Campbell ran for Mayor on a platform in which he
pledged himself to a program of economy and to cut expenditures, and
Whereas, Mayor Campbell has received the support of several of
his prospective appointees in this program and they have voluntarily
expressed themselves as willing to accept reductions in their re-
snective salaries,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the salary of the City
Attorney for the next two years shall be at 42000. 00 a year it being
"understood that the work formerly performed by the City Prosecutor
will be performed by the District Attorney without additional re-
muneration from the City, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Common Council hereby recommendE-
that the several boards reduce the salaries of the following to the
amounts set opposite their respective names:
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George D. Carpenter >50.00 per week
Bernard J. Reilly Fire Chief 2500. 00 per year
B. V. Parlett City Court Clerk 1000. 00 per year
i:. J. 'solar Dairy and :eat Inspt. 2000. 00 per year
. H. Stubblefield Sanitary Inspector 500. 00 per year
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F. -.-arble 3.agineer 3000. 00 per year
R. S. Ba"_>er Forester 2500. 00 per year
And Be It Further Resolved, that the Can-or, Council hereby
recorm-rends to the several boc,,rds that they reduce their budgets
for the ensuing year so that the city budget inay be btlanced.
Carried.
BUDGET By Alder:ian ;:azza, seconded by Alderman Barns;
Whereas, there is considerable study necessary in order to
finally prepare the budget and to arrange to have it balance and
,,eep the tax rate at the sa;,ae level if possible, therefore,
Be It Resolved, that the -oronosed budget for the year 1940
be referred to the Finance Co:h-:aittee for study, report and recom-
:hendation. Carried.
On :lotion the :meeting was adjourned.
F. H. ringer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. January 3, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Adams, Gibb
Supervisor - Stobbs
B. P.R. Commissioner - Causer
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Dep. Clerk - Blean
Engineer - Marble
Forester -- Baker
Chamberlain - Snyder
Chief of Police - Marshall
IINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
RESIGNATION OF WALTER D. HELM,AsCOMMISSIONER OF BUILDINGS The
following letter of resignation from Walter D., Helm was read to the
Council :
"To the Honorable Joseph Campbell, Mayor of the City of Ithaca;
I did not have an opportunity to study the provisions of the
Building Code of the City of Ithaca before the announcement of my
appointment as Building Commissioner.
After careful study of the Code, I feel that I am unable to
fulfill the requirements of this office. In order to properly per-
form the duties of this office in accordance with the provisions
of the Code, it is necessary to have technical- training.
I hereby decline the appointment as Building Commissioner.
Dated Ithaca, New York, January 3, 1940. ,,
Walter De Helm
APPOINT1 ENT OF HENRY C. THORNE AS CO U"N ISSI ONER OF BUILDINGS Mayor
Campbell announced the appointment of Henry C. Thorne as Commission-
er of Buildings and requested the approval of the Council.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the appointment of Henry C. Thorne as Building
Commissioner for a period of 2 years be and hereby is approved.
Carried.
COUNTY EQUALIZATION RATE The following report of the efforts to
secure a more favors le equalization rate with the County was pre-
sented by 1111r. William Wilkinson.
"Mr. Mayor and Members of the Common Council:
I wish to bring to your attention the recent controversy on the
equalization rates as fixed by the Tompkins County Board of Super-
visors. As you all are aware, members of the Taxpayers ', Assooiation
and some city officials met with both the Equalization Committee of
the Supervisors and the Supervisors as a whole i reference to the
reduction of the City of Ithaca's tax rate to SS�_ , against the 92%
that was recommended by the New York State Tax Commission. This
was a 4 point reduction against the City of Ithaca on State Tax
Commission recommendatiow and a 2 point reduction as fixed by the
Board of Supervisors for the City in 1935 - which was a 9010 rate.
At this meeting Supervisors Watrous and Scofield informed us
that the Equalization Committee could not give the City any other
tax rate except 89% because they could not get the full and correct
assessment figures of the City of Ithaca. The taxpayers ' co;nmittee
and city officials agreed to get this necessary information 'and
would have same in a few days if the Supervisors would delay final
action until complete assessment figures were in their hands. This
request was granted.
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The taxpayers committee and city officials :net in the City
Hall and got together the complete assessment figures and Mr. Powers,
City Attorney,had several copies of figures typed. These figures
were taken from the official assessment rolls and showed the com-
plete increases, deductions and total assessments for the 1939 tax
period.
This committee consicited of City Attorny, T. K. Powers; City
Clerk, F. H. Springer; the 3 City Assessors, L. E. Dofflemyer, E.
Ingalls, F. Thompson; B. F. Sovocool, President, of the Taxpayers '
Association; F. Rogalsky, John Burns and W. Wilkinson of the Tax-
payers ' Association.
These assessment figures show that in 1935 the total
taxable assessments as shown on page 1 of the re-
port were $38, 075,963-00
Additions to tax roll as shown on pages 1 to 6 6500.00
Total , 7F=-
Page 6 shows exemptions as fixed by law 365,900. 00
Page 10 shows exemptions from bonus 14, 000. 00
Franchise reductions show 2 , 100.00
Tax sales to city and buildings removed show reduction 34, 400. 00
Minister exemptions 1, 500. 00
Pages 1 to 16 show reductions made by Assessors 427,950.00
Making a total of exemptions and reductions 566,900. 00
Leaving a total taxable valuation for 1939 of 37, 512, 563. 00
Showing a reduction for 1939 under 1935 of 263,100.00
Pages 11 to 16 on reductions made by Assessors at the
close of Grievance days 108) 300-00
Pages 1 to 11 on reductions show 309, 650.00
which was taken off the tax rolls by the Assessors apparently after
Grievance day. There is some doubt, on legal advise I have re-
ceived, if the Assessors can take any assessments off the tax rolls
after Grievance day. Your City Attorney can advise you on this
after a careful study of these reductions has been made, and if
found they do not conform with the tax laws must be put back on the
tax rolls for 1939. A careful check of assessment rolls for the
past several years will show that each year there has been similar
reductions made by the Assessors.
These 19 9 reductions by the Assessors penalized the City of
Ithaca about t of 1%o in their equalization rate on the County
equalization rate. This, the taxpayers ' committee had to concede
to the Equalization Committee of the Board of Supervisors, but the
other 2-Z points the supervisors ' coxinittee reduced the City below
the 1939 State Tax Commission recom:iendations. My committee does
not concede for the following reasons.
The Board of Supervisors consits of 14 members, 5 from the
City of Ithaca and 9 from the rural districts. This is a division
of a little less than 2 to 1 between the City and rural districts.
The Equalization_ Committee consists of 7 members, 2 from the City
and 5 from the rural districts. This is a division of 22 to rural
districts to l for the City. The City of Ithaca in 1939 paid about
65;72 of the total State & County tax and will in 1940 pay a little
higher percentage because of their lower equalization rate. In
view of this high percentage of the oounty tax -paid by the City of
Ithaca it would only seer fair that the City have a larger number
on the Equalization Committee or to abolish the Equalization Commit-
tee from a standing com=mittee from the supervisors ' comaittees and
accept the State Tax Commmission equalization figures of 1000 for
future equalization purposes as the State Tax Corinissions figures
appear to be fair and have been followed very close for the past
several years by the rural supervisors in fixing the equalization
rates of 9 towns, but in every instance has reduced the City of
I-�haca equalization rate.
The chairman of the Board of Supervisors just reelected should
consider these problems of the City Then he appoints his new com-
mittees for 1940, so that the Board of Supervisors would act as one
unit for both the 9 rural towns and the City and try not to have
dividing lines between the City and the 9 towns, and if this is not
considered by the Board of Supervisors, then it would appear to be
proper that the city officials should look into the question of a
larger city representation on the Board of Supervisors. "
Sim. B. Wilkinson
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Common Council -3- January 3, 1940
mAYOR'S RECCMENDATIONS Quoting from Section 15 of the Ithaca
city after which provides, among other things: "The Mayor of the
City of Ithaca shall be the chief executive magistrate thereof ***
It shall be his duty ****to recommend in writing to the Common
Council from time to time such measures as he shall deem necessary
or expedient for it to adoptq 'I Mayor Campbell recommended to the
Council that the office of Fire Marshall as provided for in Section
20a of the Ithaca City Charter be a person other than the Chief of
the Fire Department, and that the salary be $200.00 per year, and
that pursuant to such recommendation he appointed William L. Burns
to the office of Fire Marshall for a term of two years.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that the recommendation be referred to the committee
on relations with the Fire Department for investigation and report
to the Council. Carried.
PLANNING 001MISSION Pursuant to provisions of Section 15 of the
Ithaca City Charter, Mayor Campbell recommended to the Council that
the Planning Commission be given a vacation for two years, it being
his opinion there is nothing for that Commission-4 to do within the
next two years.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the recommendation of Mayor Campbell be re-
ferred to the committee on relations with the Board of Public Works
for investigation and report. Carried.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS '_ BOND
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 11 of the
Public Officers Law the following bonds, on file in the office of
the City Clergy: are hereby in all respects approved for the year
1940:
Xame Thtle Amount No.
Wm. H. Burns Sinking Fund Comm. X1,000. 191520
Albert G. Stone ' It " If 1,000. 210217
Lavere Robinson if it it 1,000. 191543
C. A. Sny der,/' City Chamberlain 25,000. 495603K
„ „ „ ,► a 25,000. 1990Si}
A. C. Lu11J Deputy City Chamberlain 5, 000. 199093
M, E. Myerl Clerk-Chamberlain's office 5,000. 199058
I. Ferris if If " 5, 000. 199097
F. H. Springer] City Clerk & Registrar 2,000. 199090
G. A. Blean i Deputy City Clerk 2,000. 199092
R. L. Lanphier ' Clerk-City Clerk' s office 11000. 199094
A. E. 14aywood ,/ Clerk-Deputy Registrar 1,000. 199096
J. H. Post J Welfare Director 1, 000. 199095
H. . . Lull Asst. Compt.-Welfare office 2, 000. 19999099
J. J. Sinsabaugh J City arshall 1,000. 199089
Carried.
REPORT OF THE SINKING FUND CO`LIISSION The annual report of the
Sinking .Fund Commission was read by the Clerk.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the report be referred to the Finance Committee
of the Council for audit, after which it is to be placed on file,
Carried.
REPORT OF THE 001UISSIOAER OF BUILDING The annual report of the
Commissioner of Buildings was read by the Clerk.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the report be received and placed on file.
Carried.
IT OHARTER - COPIES The Clerk reported that estimates ha* been
received or preparing mimeographed copies of the City Charter.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the committee on
Charter & Ordinances and the City Attorney for study anrriepdort.
CO1,2iON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET
January 3, 194o
Vendor Amount
The Atkinson Press $97.00 L'
Howell & Stevens 250.00 ,
H. A. Carey Co. , Inc. 715.06 `"
Chase national Bank 32. 83
New York Telenhone Co. 36. 88 v
Jamieson & UcKinney Co. . 60
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 20. 65
111. G. Comfort 2.90
Ithaca Laundries Inc. .78
H. N. Sterling 15.00 v
American Coin Lock Co. , Inc. 7.146:..
Finance Committee
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BOARD OF HEALTH- January 3, 198
Tompkins Co. Tuberculosis & Pub. Health Assn. 75.00x.'
E. Mae .11,riandeville 12.10 "
A. H. Stubblefield 2.00
Mrs. Helen Netro 3.401"
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 8.45
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 18. 55
Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 32.80-
New York Telephone Co.
Dr. 11,E. J. Kolar 40.45
Laura. A. Head 13. 0-3 "
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GASOLINE PURCHASES BY FIRE DEPARTliENT Alderman Gillette reported
that the committee on relations with the Fire Department recommend
the purchase of white gas for use of the Fire Department.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the committee be approved,
and that the Fire Department be permitted to purchase white gas for
the use of the Fire Department. Carried.
BOARD OF 'HEALTH OFFICE QUARTERS Alderman Vail reported on a meet--
.ng with Board of Health officials in regard to quarters after their
present lease expires on April 1st.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail :
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the committee on re-
lations with the Board of Health, City Engineer, and the Board of
Public Works committee on public buildings. Carried.
AUCTION SALE Chamberlain Snyder requested authorization to conduct
an auction sale of properties acquired by the City on tax sales.
By Alderman ;riazza, seconded by Aldermman Leachtneauer:
Vihereas, the City has acquired several parcels of property over
a three year period on tax sales, and has perfected its title on
these parcels,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Chamberlain be and
is authorized to sell as required by law, the parcels of property
so acquired, except such parcels as the Finance Committee of the
Council, in its discretion deems best to be retained by the City.
Carried.
REPORT OF POLICE DEPART NT The annual report of the Police Depart-
ment was submitted and it was referred to the committee on relations
with the Police Department for study and report to the Council.
DOG CENSUS Chief of Police, Narshall, requested permission to
appoint two special officers to assist in taking the annual dog
census. He stated that the county reimburses the city at the rate
of 20¢ per dog for the census and that help can be secured at the
rate of 10¢ per dog.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the -natter be referred to the Police Com.ittee
with Dower. Carried.
FURi ITURE - POLICE DEPART,- E-711', Alderman Gibb presented a bill from
the T. G. :i ler Co. in the amount of $191.12 for furniture for the
Police Department which was denied by the Council at the meeting
held December 29, 1939 After discussion, it was moved
By Alderman %:iazza, seconded by Alderman Ada::;s:
Resolved, that the bill . for furniture for the Police Depart-
ment in the amount of "'191. 12 be and hereby is approved and ordered
paid. Carried.
AUDIT By Alderan Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the sa:°_ze hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried. i
CITY PROSECUTOR Alderman Adams questioned the present arrangement
in regard to City P-osecutor and stated that he felt that sib D10",
Attorney Stagg has agreed to perform the duties, he should be sworn
in as City Prosecutor. After discussion, the Clerk was directed to
cormilunicate with ilr. Stagg and request him to submit a letter stat-
ing that he will assume the duties of City Prosecutor without re-
muneration.
'WELFARE CO:-' :ITTEE 0HAIRJ:A11S: IP Alderman Perry stated that due to
other duties he woUld not be able to accept chairmanship ofthe com-
r.. �tee on relations with the Board of Public 7eM_fare, and ayor
Cam-?bell appointed Alder_an Barns to the chairmanship and directed
the Cler': to correct the list of co,,l-:,ittees submitted January 1st.
TELFARE DEPART-M77 SURPLUS Alder-.Ian Barns reported that a surplus
is indicated in budget appropriations to the "7elfare Department for
1939 as follows:
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Home Relief ,000.00
Old Age Assistance 4.1000. 00
Administration 11000.00
He stated that there will be an increase in the budget requisition
for 1940 due to changes in reimbursements.
CITY SUPERVISOR STOBBS Lhyor Campbell recognized Donald Stobbs,
newly elected supervisor from the 2nd ward, and thanked him for his
attendance and expressed the hope that he and the other city super-
visors would attend the Council sessions regularly.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
F. H. Sp nger
City Clerk
COITION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS 16
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 P. .:. February 2, 1940
PRESENT
Acting :jayor - Gibb
Aldermen - Iv:azza, "Stephens, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Adams
Attorney - Thaler
Engineer - Karble
Clerk - Springer
In the absence of ::ayor Campbell due to illness in his family,
Acting Mayor Gibb presided.
Acting Mayor Gibb explained that the meeting was called to
discuss the installation of chlorinating equipment in the sewage
disposal plant, and such other business as might properly be brought
before the Council.
CHLORINATING EQ I7'iNT Engineer I:arble explained that he had re-
ceived a memorandum from the P.W.A. office which recorded approval
of the amendatory grant application, but which set the time limit
f of Larch 14, 1940. He further explained that the discharge permit
from the Depart _zent of Health was conditioned upon the chlorination
• of the sewage effluent between 1.lay 15th and October lot each year
at an estimated cost of 0"1, 000. for the period specified.
He stated that the total cost of the project was estimated at
$8, 000. and that with the ti:Ue limit imposed the cost to the city
was indeterminate at this ti-ale but would range from $3, 000. with a
full 45% grant to $5, 075. with partial grant, the amount of the
grant depending upon the work accomplished by the said date, and
on whether or not the P.W.A. would grant a further extension of
time.
Attorney Thaler reported that if the permit to discharge efflu-
ent is revoked, the penalty would be $500. fine and $50. per day
for each day sewage is discharged without the permit.
By Alderman Ada_ns, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to com-
plete negotiations with P.W.A. for an amendatory application to
complete the installation of chlorination equipment, provided it is
possible to start the project within the time limit and be it further
resolved that the City Cleric be authorized to draw on present project
funds for the necessary preliminary wore. Carried.
SPONSOR IS AGENT - 77-P.A. PROJECTS The Clerk explained that due to
the termination of office of A derrnan Hoover who has acted as
sponsor 's agent for W.P.A. projects that it would be necessary to
designate another member of the Council to act in that capacity.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Adams,
Resolved, that Alderman Vail be and hereby is appointed sponsor 'f
agent for J.P.A. projects. Carried.
TE .iPORARY LOAN The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to
borrow funds in anticipation of the collection of taxes and that at
the suggestion of the Finance Con_:zittee of the Council he had written_
several banks and received the following quotations:
Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. , New York .19% plus legal opinion
harine Trust Co. , Buffalo, N.Y. . 50�f, no legal opinion
required.
Ithaca Savings Bank, Ithaca, N. Y. 1. 50�q no legal opinion"
First National Bank, Ithaca, A'.Y. 1.754 no legal opinion"
Tompkins Co. Trust Co. , Ithaca, 11'-Y. 1. 75% no legal opinion"
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that pursuant to the provision of section 46 of the
Ithaca City Charter, being chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 as
amended by chapter 57 of the Laws of 1936, the ':ayor and City Clerk
hereby are authorized to borrow money in the name of and or) 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 an-
ticipation note in an amount not to exceed $"100,000. in anticipation
of the collection of city taxes for the current fiscal year of 1940;
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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, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the loan be made through the
Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. of New York, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized and
directed to arrange with the bond attorneys to furnish a legal
opinion as required by the bank.
Ayes 9
Nays 0 Carried.
Approved this 2nd day of February, 1940 - -- =
Acting Mayor
POLLING PLACE'S The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to
provide new polling places in the fourth ward, first district and
in the fifth ward, second district for the spring primaries to be held
April 2nd, 1940. He stated that a garage at the rear of 717 N.
Aurora Street owned by Mr. Ralph I. Holman will be availabe for use
in the fifth ward and that 1.1r- ' Dean will again permit the use of
his office at 401 E. State Street for use in the fourth ward, first
district. ,
Alderman Perry stated that many objections have been made in
regard to use of the Dean warehouse office and would make recommenda-
tions at the meeting to be held February 7, 1940.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the Holman garage at 717 N. Aurora Street be
approved for a polling place in the fifth ward, second district.
Carried.
Alderman Barns entered the Council chai,iber at this time.
BOARD OF HEALTH OFFICE UARTERS Alderman Leachtneauer reported
that the committee on relations with the Board of Health, together
with Engineer Marble have met several times with Department of
Health officials and that the committee recommends the removal of
the Department of Health offices to the library building after
alterations are completed at a cost estimated at approximately
$1, 100. He stated that there will be abalance of 0675. in the De-
partment of Health budget which was appropriated for rent, which
may be used for the cost of alterations leaving a balance of $400.
to be appropriated, and that in the future the item of X900. for
rent can be eliminated from the Department of Health budget. The
Clerk reported receipt of a letter from L:r. Paul Bradford, Treasurer
of the Library Association, stating that the Building Corn-littee of
the Library approved the changes and that a meeting of the trustees
is to be held next week to consider the proposed changes.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Al der]ian Mazza:
and Resolved, that this Board approve the report of the com:_littee,
Be It Further Resolved, that the committee, together with the
City Engineer and City Attorney, cooperate with the Board of Health
in making arrangements for the alterations necessary to adapt the
rooms for use of the Board of Health, and
Be It Further Resolved, that repairs to the building not to
exceed $1, 100. be and hereby are authorized.
Ayes 9
Nays 1 Carried and Approved.
AUDIT By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
MEET_ ING�,HOURS An informal vote on the hour of regular meetings was
taken witli the following result : for 5 P.I& meetings - 6; for
evening meetings - 4.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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F. VtyClerk ringer
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001. 4011 COU NCIL - AUDIT SMT
Name Amount
Norton Printing Co. 5. 00
Stover Printing Co. 17. 65
C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 3. 58
The "'cBee Company 197. 50
" illia- A. Church Co. 21. 80
T. G. Killers Sons Parer Co. 31. 07
J. B. Lang Eng. & Garage Co. 19. x-0
William 1 arshall 11. 56
Auto Body & Radiator Works 3. 95
Win. T. Pritchard 17• 2
N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 60. -0
N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 26
D. S. Purdy ES0. 5
P. W.I. Wood & Son 1,087- 48
City of Ithaca. 128-. 77
N. Y. Telephone 4Q 3,
The Chase National Bank 6. 3b
Roy F. Shurger 69. 6 0
Donald Stephens 54- 20
Standard Oil of N. Y. • 20
Standard Oil of N. Y. 87.16
Henry R. Head 7.1
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts 10• 5
Melvin G. Comfort 11.
Finance Committee
BOARD OF H` ALT13- Feb. 2, 1940
Mrs. Helen metro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6. 70 �-
A. H. Stubblefield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3. 70r-,
Norton-Starr, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1. 21w
F. Denman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20.00>/
Dr. Carl
Dr. Anthonv Leone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.002
Dr. H. H. Crum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.00Pf
Mrs . 1.1adora =ia.ker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-00 v
N. Y. Telephone Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.93
N. Y. State Electric & Gas Coro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 07- 1
Driscoll Bros . & Co. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ?7.00
Kline' s P} a.rmacv . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.05
Dr. J. W. Judd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50.00 L'
Laura A. Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. 52Y'
E. 1,11ae ivandeville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. 92 �-
IA. J. Kolas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45. 22 ,
Irs. Label Carlton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11. 42
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City of Ithaca, :?. Y.
Regular 1ieeting 5:00 r. February 7, 1940
PRESEIIT
i ayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Stephens, Bares, Shurger, Lea,chtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Gibb
Supervisor - Norris
B-P-17. Commissioner - Causer
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Snri nger
Chamberlain -- Snyder
Forester =- Baker
::INUTES iiinutes of the precedi,ig meeting were duly approved.
GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE Co7:1-,iissioner Causer presented plans of the
proposed go f course club house as prepared by Architects, Hewitt &
Itiet zgar and stated that the esti::lated cost pas 07, 632- of which the
Stewart Park Com.11ission will co-ntribute about 75Jo leaving a balance
to be appropriated by the City of approxi :lately ; 2, 800.
He stated that the revenue fra_A1 the course tiaras x;;;4, 167. for
1939 and that with club house facilities, the :ne lbership fee can be
increased.
Alderrlan Gibb was of the opi pion that it dil :iot see-.z necessary
to construct so elaborate a buildi-ng and it was suggested that plans
for a cheaper building be considered.
No further actioZ was tp,'--en.
:,AYOR CA .YBZML 'S :.ESSAGE TO T,-1E COU7CIL
Ithaca, ::7. Y. , February 7, 1940
To TIle Board of Alder::lan
City Hall
Ithaca, Y. Y.
Gentle:aen:
It is a :natter of public :.iotice through our local press that
prior to election I p-ro:.lised the taxpayers of Ithaca an economical
and efficient ad-:linistrati on if elected to the honored position as
:.aayor of the City of Itlhh.c ,. It is now :ny Gish to renew that
promise, as I believe a ,-)ro-iise worth mall-ing should be carried out
in every detail.
In order to fulfil_ 1y ,)ro.lises, and you alder:aen to keep yours,
we ;oust work in har:aony, hc,ving coordination in all depart:.lents in
order to secure the desired results.
It is my plan, fro-1 ti 1e to ti .1e, to offer to you various sug-
gestions in the interest of econo::iy without .laterially towering the
type of service norm being re:hdered to our people. Govern aental
operation is no ;:lyeterious routine. It is the prQctical policies
which practical and rea,so:hable e_h will adopt or legislate, and then
see that they are eiif orced.
Ithaca ' s business is your business. e have definite ext-)endi--
tures for operation, a1-.d in order to nay sa:;ie we tax real estate
and secure other funds fro::-1 fra;ZC:zise taxes and other channels.
The an i.DP re ht require•rents of services by our citizens, Uni-
versity, and suburban nei�;hbo-rs has a.h:hually increased our city
budget to a Doint 1m _ere taxes have beco_;1e al :ost unbearable. Some
of our more fortunate taxpayers -gay taxes pro_:1�Dtly. Others 01re
forced to borrolfT tax 1onies and naJ' large interest rate, while
still others nay interest ux-)on i:_hterest, which accvraulates for non-
payment, and have the publicity i � the advertise�.lent of tax sales.
This is not e. healthy condition because it retards the interest
in real estate invest;-cents v;id ho-1e olrrzershin, liFnich is tllt�f backbone
Of our source of revenue.
1. 70 Common Council -2- February 7, 1940
We cannot expect material changes in State and Federal Govern-
ments until the cities and smaller units of government show the way
to real economy by practicing economy themselves. I do not wish to
infer that Ithaca is in a precarious financial position but I do
wish to impress upon you the necessity of real economy to prepare
ourselves for the conditions of City Government which will occur in
1944 by Constitutional Statute.
If we are to furnish all of the required service with our total
taxable properties being reduced, due primarily to the lack of build-
ing within the city limits, I can see that one of three things must
happen: Either economize in service rendered, increase taxes, or
secure additional outside revenues. Personally I am interested in
economy and additional outside revenues, which will tend to lower
taxes rather than increase them.
We are pecularly situated in Ithaca, and I know of no other
city in ai3milar condition, because of our total assessable proper-
ties, 39% are exe nipt fro;-.1 taxation. Our city lines are definitely
defined. We have many choice building lots upon which to build but
it seems to be the popular thought to build outside of Ithaca. Luny
land developments have been :Wade outside the city, with the promo-
tional sales thought: "Buy here 1 Enjoy the benefits of city service,
but pay no city taxes. "
I realize that many of our citizens have built outside of Ithaca
to escape house congestion of some parts of our city, but I feel
every ho:ae owner who lives outside of the city, and who is benefitted
by our many city services, should pay his proportionate share of the
total cost which makes these services possible. It is not fair to
the taxpayers of Ithaca that they should pay the entire cost when
the majority of the people living outside the city are employed
within the city in business, educational, or industrial pursuits.
I recom lend that these conditions be studied and conferences
arranged with the officials of Cornell University, officials of the
areas being served, with the thought of fully acquainting them with
our problems and thus by mutual friendly understanding, secure the
additional aut s i de revenues I have referred to.
Within the next thirty days I plan to offer other suggestions
for your consideration and r)ro,.lpt action. I feel I can assure you
of the complete cooperation of the Board of Public Works and other
city agencies.
Very truly yours
Joseph Campbell
By Alderman Gibb' seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the ':iayor 's message be received and included
in the minutes of this meeting. Carried.
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WORKERS ' ALLIANCE DELEGATION At this point a delegation from the
Workers ' Alliance entered the Council chamber and with Joshua Davis
as spokesman, requested the Common Council to appropriate sufficient
funds for IT.P.A. projects to employ single as well as married men.
He stated that after a canvass of all :manufacturing plants in
the city, it has been found that there is no private employment
available. He also requested that cuts in the old age allowances
be restored and protested the ,canner of investigation of relief case^
Alderman Gibb, Chairman of the Finance Committe, explained that
no reduction has been made in the old age assistance budget, and
that the Council will do everything possible to relieve unemployment.
The Mayor thanked the delegates and stated that every considera-
tion possible will be given the ratter.
iMPROVEZENTS AND ADDITIONS TO SEWAGE TREAT1,211T PLANT The Clerk re-
ported receipt of the formal offer of a grant from the federal
government to aid in financing the installation of chlorination
equipment in the existing selvage treatment plant, and explained that
from past experience we know that the sponsor 's share of the project
amounting to $2, 997. 55 must be deposited in the construction account
before the work can be started. He stated that in addition to the
$1, 100. loaned to the project and deposited in the construction
account an additional sum of $1, 897- 55 will be required.
Common Council -3- February 7, 194 - 1
After discussion of the offer of the United States of America
to aid by way of grant in financing the construction of improve-
ments and additions to an existing sewage treatment plant, the
following resolution was proposed by Alderman Vail and read in full:
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE OFF"rP, OF THE UNITED STATES TO THE
CITY OF ITHACA TO AID BY WAY OF M171 1-9 FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION
OF IMPROVE11ENTS AND ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING SE7AGE TREAT. ENT PLANT.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMP:iON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Section 1. That the amendatory offer of the United States of
America to the City of Ithaca to aid by way of grant in financing
the construction of improvements and additions to an existing sewage
treatment plant, a copy of which offer reads as follows, be and the
same is hereby in all respects accepted:
FEDERAL WORKS AGENCY
Public Works Administration
Washington, D. C.
Dated: Feb. 5, 1940
Docket No. N. Y. 1913-F
The City of Ithaca
Ithaca, Tompkins County, IFTew York
The United States of A..ierica hereby offers to amend the con-
tract created by the acceptance by The City of Ithaca, New York
on October 20, 1939, of the Offer :Wade by the United States of
America and dated October 19, 1938, (1) by striking out, in lines
4 and 5 of Paragraph 1 of said Offer, the words 'tincluding necessary
laboratory equipment" ; (2) by striking out, in line 10 of said
Paragraph 1, the figures "$56, 250" and inserting in lieu thereof
the figures"$57,086 ' ; (3) by striking out Paragraph 2 of said Offer
and inserting in lieu thereof a ?paragraph to read as follows:
112. By acceptance of this Offer the Applicant covenants to complete
the pro 'ect with all practicable dispatch, and in any event by
March 1�, 1940. 11 ; and (4) by adding to said Offer a new paragraph
to be numbered 4 and to read as follows:
114. This Offer is subject to the special condition
that the time for the cocipletion of the Project will not
be extended beyond "arch 14, 1940, and that in determin-
ing the cost of the Project for the purpose of computing
the amount of the grant the cost of any worn done or per-
formed subsequent to such date will be excluded. "
UNITED STATES OF AliERICA
Federal Works AdministratoZ
By E. 1.7. Clark
Acting Com:lissioner of Public Wor!
Section 2. That 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 'Iayor be and he is hereby authorized and
directed forthwith to send to the Federal Work Agency - Public
Works Administration 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 proof in connection with the acceptance of said offer as may be
requested by the Federal Works Agency - Public Works Administration.
Joseyh_77npbell, lAyor
The above resolution was secon d by Alderman Shurger, with
the following voting aye: Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer,
Gillette, berry, Vail and Gibb. Voting Nay: None. The Mayor
thereupon declared said resolution carried and the Iayor, Joseph
Campbell, thereupon signed said resolution in approval thereof.
1-72 Common Council -4- February 7, 1940
ANIMAL REPORT - SEALER OF ::EIGHTS AND :;LASURES The Clerk read the
annual report for the year 1939 as submitted by the Sealer of Weights
and Measures.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the report be accepted and filed. Carried.
AI+1MAL REPORT - VET. VOLUNTtER FIRE :EN'S ASSOC. The Clerk read the
annual report for the year 1939 as submitted by the Secretary of the
Association.
By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the report be accepted and filed. Carried.
AIMMAL REPORT - WELFARE DEPT. The Clerk read the annual report for
the year 1939 as submitted by the Director of Public Welfare.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the report be accepted and filed and a copy
furnished the Finance Camrlittee. Carried.
ANNUAL REPORT - CITY CHAMBERLAIN The annual report of the City
Chamberlain was presented and read by 11r. Snyder.
Be Alderman Perry, seconded by Alder::san Stephens:
Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file and
a copy furnished the Finance Committee. Carried.
AUCTION SALE City Chamberlain Snyder explained that the Finance
Committee has recommended that several pieces of property be ex-
cluded from the auction sale authorized at the meeting held January
3, 1940.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Whereas, the City has acquired several pieces of property on
tax sales, and
Whereas, it seems advisable for the City to retain title to
7 of these parcels,
Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the following properties
be excluded from the auction sale:
F. A. Begent, 214 Third St. House and lot
M. Moscovitch 110 1-.orris Ave. Lot
M. Moscovitch 112 '.:orris Ave. Lot
Bool Floral Co. Floral Ave. Uap 16, Block 22, Lot 31
J.H. & L.A. Perry Floral Ave. Lot 236
Charles A. Perry 311 Floral Ave. House and lot
Bool Floral Co. Floral Ave. Map- 19, Block 23, Lot 15
Carried.
DOG WARDEN The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to
establish a dog pound and appoint a dog warden. It was suggested
that a committee be appointed to act with the City Clerk in making
the necessary arrangements.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the 1ayor be authorized to appoint a special
committee to act with the City Clerk in the matter. Carried.
The Mayor appointed Aldermen Barns, Leachtneauer and Gillette
to the committee.
POLLING PLACES The Clerk reported that it was incumbent upon the
Council to designate the polling places for the spring primaries
to be held April 2, 1940.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Barns:
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 election pur-
poses, 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 hard, 1st. Dist. 111 Cliff St. , Beebe .;:fission Chapel
2nd. Dist. 626 1.v. State St. No. 6 Fire Station
3rd. Dist. 532 W. Buffalo St. , City Pumping Station
Second " 1st. Dist. 136 W. State St. , No. 5 Fire Station
" 2nd. Dist- 301 S. Geneva St. , St. Johns School
" 3rd. Dist. Cor. S. Tioga & E. Green Sts. Cayuga Motors
Inc.
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Common Council -5- February 7, 1940
Third V&PA, let. Dist. 203 F. Geneva St. , Congregational Church
11 if 2nd. Dist. 406 x. Aurora St. First 71.eth. Church House
if " 3rd. Dist. 206 Lace Ave. , Chas. Green Shop
Fourth " let. Dist. 401 E. State St. ,Dean's Warehouse office
2nd. Dist. .206 E. Seneca St. , No. 2 Fire Station
4th .rd. Dist. 311 College Ave. , 1do. 9 Fire Station
Dist. 502 itchell St. , Belle Sderman School
Fifth ° let. Dist. 702 1Z. Ca,,,-uga St. , ..rs. Groom's Garage
it " 2nd. Dist. 717 X. :aurora St. , ::r. Holman' s Garage
it " 4th.rd. Dist. 1012 ITT. Ti oga St. , F o. 7 Fire Station
Dist. Base::lent Sibley College, Cornell Campus
Adopted.
STATE STREET SAFITARY SEWER PROJECT The Clerk reported that the
Board of Public Works has requested the Council to appropriate the
sum of x$2, 000. to complete the State Street sewer project as agreed
upon by the Council at their meeting of November 1, 1939•
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that, it is the sense of this Board that the sum of
$2, 000. shall be- taken from the appropriation for construction and
permanent improvements for 1940, to complete the State Street
sanitary sewer project. Carried.
CITY PROSECUTOR The following letter from District Attorney Stagg
was read to the Council:
January 8, 1940
Hon. Joseph Campbell
Tayor City of Ithaca
Ithaca, New York.
My dear iir. �::ayor:
Confirming our recent conversation, this is to advise you that
I will undertake the brosecution of criminal cases in City Court
during such time as :1y partner, Louis Thaler, is City Attorney,
without compensation.
Yours very truly
Norman G. Stagg
TELEPHONE SERVICE - X.Y.A. The Clerk reported receipt of a letter
from Mr. Philip J. Coyle, X.Y.A. Representative, requesting the City
to pay for the telephone service at their new headquarters in the
post office building.
The letter pointed out that it is customary for the county or
city to furnish office quarters and equipment and the telephone
service in return for which the youths work for agencies in the
county and city and it also pointed out that there are two active
projects in the city mainly, the construction, repair and mainten-
ance of all street signs for the Police Dew, rt;�ent and construction
and maintenance in Percy Field, High School Field and Stewart Park.
By Alder-man Gibb, seconded by Al de rr_ian Barns:
Resolved, that the request be denied and referred to the
county supervisors. Carried.
CITY CHARTER Attorney Thaler reported that he has examined the
present City Charter and is of the opinion that it needs revision
and for that reason it would be inadvisable to authorize the ex-
penditure of any money for mimeographing or printing copies of the
present Charter.
CHARTER A 211D-12HNT Attorney Thaler presented the following draft
of a proposed local law to amend section 128 of the City Charter to
permit charges for repairs to water service and other work done by
the Water Department to become a lien against property where work
is done.
hBe it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows
That section 128 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca be
amended to read as follows:
174 4 Common Council -6- February 7, 1940
"That water rates, rentals and charges established and fixed
by the Board of Public 17or'_,s or hereafter established and fixed
shall be continued until changed or :-:lodified. The Board of Public
0r' S shall i)rcvide rules and penalties for the collection thereof
oy the City Clia,i�iberlain. Such eater rates, rentals, charges and
%enalties shall be a lien upon the T�ronerty to or for which water
:7, furilisned or service rendered and shall_ be collected in the same
m^,.ner provided for the collection of city taxes and where they re-
,,in unpaid, shall be added to the annual city tax on the riroperty
.co or for which water was furnished or service rendered.
"Tree iiacome from water rates, re-,ztals and charges, and the pro-
�F eds frorl the sale of water bonds, shall be '.iept separate and apart
-ro�1 other city funds and revenues, and shall be used only for the
upkeep, aaintena:nce, extension and benefit of the water system, in-
cluding the sinking fund for the reti re:_lent of Crater bonds, and the
payment of bonds. "
By Alder:,lan Perry, seconded by Alder.-ia1 Gillette:
Resolved, that the pr000sed local law be tabled until the next
meeting of the Council. Carried.
E X T EI.:SIO ' A''D COPYIi?G OF `1 LE STATE & COU -TY TAY ROLL Attorney
Thaler reported that it has been recom..iended that- the iiayor and the
Ooi,.imon Coulci.l request that the State Legislature ai�lend the county
lal�r so that the City of Ith;-Ica may charge for the extension and
copying of the county and state tax roll as is bei i�g done by other
counties. The proposed a::len&_,ient to be recom,::lended to read as
follows:
'An act to a;nend the county lain; in _relation to the extension
and copying of the county and state tax roll for the City of
Ithaca.
"Section 1. Section 2- of Chapter 16 of the Laws of 1909
entitled; A;.1 act in relation to coult�ns,constituting Cha>>ter 11
of the Consolidated Law, is hereby n;,,-lended by adding thereto a new
subdivision to be subdivision 17, to read as follows:
"17. In the County of To:lpkins the extension and copying of
the county and state tax rolls for the City of Ithaca. shall be per--
formed by the City Cler'L, a:.1d the cost and expense thereof shall
be a cov_Zty charge, payable oy the county to the city, the a:-.fount
of which shall be fixed on the basis of the ratio of a-)portiorunent
of the state and county tax between the city and the tor'Arns.
"Section 2. This act shall ta,i,.e effect i:..imediately. 1'
By Alder:lan Gibb, seconded by Alden-Tian Vail:
Resolved, that the City attorney be authorized and directed
to prepare and sub:ilit to the State Legislature an a°leizd.iel-it as
outlined above to iDerr:it the city to extend and copy the county and
state tax rollsfor the City of Ithaca,. Carried and Approved.
Ayes 8 bray s 0
S.EELEY DA: .AG: SUIT Attorney Thaler -reported that a judg-.,ient was
recovered against the City of Ithaca on rovember 30, 1939 in the
sup,' of Q575. in favor or Seeley and that at the Dece:-.lber 06th
meeting of the Council, Attorney PoTruers was directed to appeal the
case.
i:r. Thaler stated that the city has advanced to r. Seeley*
W irougl: the Depart::lent which may be de-
the sum of i
ducted from any payment which is .:lade to i.r. Seeley upon the settle-
ment of the judgr.lent and reco::ii,ended that the advisability of in-
curring the expense of an ap--)e, 1 should be reconsidered.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alder::lan Gillette :
Resolved, that the action of the Coimion Council on Decei•,iber 6,
1939 in regard to the appeal of the Seeley case be recinded, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the settle-,-,lent of the case be
referred to the Finance Conlaittee of the Council and the City Attorne
with power. Carried.
HA ZEN DAi.:AGy SUIT
By Alder:r_1an Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry: to I
Resolved, thdt the "L;ay0r -be arid, hereby is authorized/sign stipula-
tion substituting attorneys in the Hazen da"-mge suit. Carried.
COP21,10N COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET
February 7, 1940
1I aria e Amount
N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Cor-o. $59. 18
C. J. Rimsey & Co. 3. 30
Ithaca Laundries Inc. • 7 f�°"
Davis & Lee 1.15
Harrison Ada. s 8. 32
C. V. Bush, Co. Treas. 15.17
Dr. L. H. SDeno 10. 00
Dr. F. R. C. Forster 4. 00
Finance Committee
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Tompkins County Tuberculosis :: Pub. Health Ass' n. 75.00
Fahey I s Pharmacy .':. 35 V
Dr. L. J. Foran 40.00 '
Laundries �
I th[�.c Laundries 50 �Ck"
Norton-Starr, Inc. , Syracuse 1. 36 k
Norton Printint Co. , Itha.ca r 5. 50 �
Donohue-Halverson, Inc. 1. 50
T. G. hiller' s Sons Paper Co. 5. 10
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LITTLE DA :A.GE SUIT
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the 1.1ayor be and he hereby is authorized to
sign stipulation substituti-,IS attorneys in the Little daiiiage suit.
Carried.
AUDIT By Alderman V6.11, seconded by Alder_nan Bar--is:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Coiiriiittee
be and same hereby are a>>nroved and ordered paid. Carried.
PLAZ2qI!7G CO. -.'ISSI0kT Alder�aan Vail, Chair:-, an of the coriAittee on
relations with the Board of Public `Torlks, reported that at a rdeet-
ing of the com.iittee, the opinion as to the advisability of the
continuance of the corn lission Teas divided.
He stated that the cost of the coianlission to the city in the
past has been aptDroxi:iiately wP200. annually which has been used for
' the .,,lost part for :aiap work, and that he felt they served a purpose
in the city govern:.ient at very little expense and that among the
functions of the commission T;vas the study of zoning questions and
the aniDroval of subdivisions.
After further discussion it was gloved
By Aldexman Gibb:
Resolved, that the Plam i.ng Com_Zission be given a vacation.
The ,,,lotion was not seconded.
1. ayor Ca-;ipbell announced that apnoi-nt:_ients to the Planning
C01imission Twould be announced at a later date.
FIRE ._AR.SHA.LL Alder:lan Gillette, Chair:,,tan of the corm,iittee on
relations Tvitiz the fire Depart -1.eit re-ported that after investiga-
tion of the history of the offices of Fire Chief, and Fire :.arshall
the eoml-;Uttee recor.rlends that- the offices be not separated and
that the charter be a m—rided to consolidate the two offices and
provide that the Chief of the Fire Departrient shall act as Fire
2arshall and discharge the duties Lncident to that office.
.iayor Ca':_ipbell announced that he would consider the matter
further.
STATE EXA :I LPt 'S REPORT ":,).yor Ca::ipbell stated that since State
Exai,liner Hart has .:lade so i,iii-iy coi,l:,ients in reg^>rd to the conduct
Of City or Ithaca affairs t1iat Le felt his report should be i,,iade
available as soon as possible.
By Alder ian Gibb, seconded by A1der.lan Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to request the
State Del-)aD2tanent of Audit azc_ Control to forward the re-;)ort on
the City of Ithaca at the e-,._,liest ,-)ossible date. Carried.
On ;,ioti.on the i.,eeting T;Tas adjourned.
F. �H. 1-)ringer '
City Clerk
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00121017 COUI'CIL PROCEEDI1 GS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Special lueeting 1:00 P. I,:. February 16, 1940
PRESENT
Acting Kayor - Gibb
Aldermen - Stephens, Shurger, Gillette, Leachtneauer, Vail, Perry,
Adams
Attorney -- Thaler
Engineer - Marble
Clerk - Springer
Police Co:mn. - Comfort
Police Chief - Marshall
Acting Mayor Gibb explained that the meeting was called to
consider the appropriation of additional Funds for snow removal
work and such other business as might prppOTly be brought before
the Council.
S 'OW UL'OVAL Engineer garble presented a state:.lent showing the
cost of snow removal work during the last three days amounting to
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971. plus the cost of gas and oil, and that he has estimated that
the additional sur. $4, 500. will be required if no further serious
storms occur.
By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that budget item- 4182 - Snow and Ice be increased
in the amount of ;'�4 00 00.
,b � . to 5 i.'7, 5 Unanirlously Carried.
ORDINA-KOE REQUIRING THE USE OF TIRE CHAINS DURIN'" PERIOD OF S�IPPERY
ST.EETS The matter of adopting an ordinance wlzich will :cake manda-
tory the use of tire chains during the period of slippery streets
was discussed.
Attorney Thaler expressed the opinion that it would not be
possible to enforce suciz an ordinance and that the police have
power under the vehicle and traffic law to prevent any person to
drive on the hills when it is considered dangerous.
The Attorney agreed to crystall.in the discussion of the Council
and give the matter publicity.
139 TAX ROLL CERTIFICATION Attorney Thaler explained that due
to Improper certification of tie 1939 tax roll, it will be necessary ,
to request the State Legislature to ratify the roll.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail :
Resolved, that the State Legislature be requested to ratify
the 1939 tax roll.
Ayes S
Nays 0 Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
F. H. ringer
City Clerk
C0i.�.:0i' COUsTOIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Special ;�eeting 5:00 r. February 20, 1940
PR7SENT
hayor C&!Ipbell
Aldermen - .azza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Gibb
Police Chief - 1.7arshall
Clerk - Springer
,', ayor Ow.-ixobell annou_Zced that the meetin�; was called to apvro-
priate the sponsor 's share required for the installation of chlorin-
ating equipment in the existinc; sewage treatment plant.
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SE'�ER PLAI4T ,DOC :aT N. Y. 1213-F The Clem: explained that/sure of
$3, 610- will be required to complete the project and that x;1, 100.
has been advanced as a te.2po-rary a*»ropriation to the construction
account leaving a balance of `2, 510 to be appropriated at tL time.
By Al de r::1an Shurge r, s e c oide d by Al de rrlan Gi bb:
Whereas, the sum 0, 610. is required to complete the installa-
tion of chlorinating equipment in the sewage treatment plant, and
Whereas, on December 6, 1939 the su:i of ; 1, 100. tras to-mporarily
appropriated from the contingent fund,
Now Therefore 3e It Resolved, that the teriporary appropriation
of "1, 100. be made ner11anent a-r-d that the budget for the year 1940
be and hereby is a:aiended by adding thereto an item in the amount of
1�2, 510. rhich in addition to tiie ;*1,100. above mentioned raaCes a
total a?propriati.on of $3, 610. as requested.
Ayes 9
iTays 0 Carried and Approved.
RE;:OVAL OF STOW FRO1. 'PRIVATE PROPERTY TO CITY STREETS Attention
was called to the fact that in many places in the City snots is being
removed from private property into the streets which is a violation
of city ordinances. Chief of Police : a.rshall agreed to notify
offenders that the practice :gust be discontinued at once.
On ;.aotion the meeting adjourned.
F. H/s-cringer
City Clerk
P- CO'.:,',Oi\T COMITOIL PROC7.`MINGS
City of Ithaca, Y. Y.
Regular eeting 5:00 P. i.:arch 6, 1940
PRESEETT
_AYor - Ca-'-Iipbell
Aldermen - '.:'azza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Lea.c'itneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Ada---ris, Gibb
Supervisor - Norris
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
1YUTES 2-viinutes of the preceding regular :-.ieeting and special
-i a-- 1 , 1940 were duly approved.
meeting held February 16t! and Flebruary 20t'i
R,EPAW J_
YG ASSESS-2"ITS Attorney Powers appeared on behalf of a group
of property owners on W. State Street and Stewart Avenue in regard
to the repaving assessi-,iients on those streets and requested the
Aldermen to reconsider the local law which was tabled some time ago
which would a:-,iend tile City Charter in regard to repaving assessinente
and make re-Paving a general city charge.
He stated that due to the hearing to be held before the Board
of Public Works at their ..arch 13th --,ieeting, he felt that the
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present Charter provisions should be repealed.
Kayor Campbell asked for an expression fro.: the three new
members of the Council who unp,.ni:-jjously aE;r_QecdL that repaving should
be a general city charge,-t ��
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City Attorney Thaler-—ex—pi—essed ion
could be ta.1:en at this meeting and it was agreed to give the matter
further consideration at the next meeting of the Council.
IYORIS .-_ESSAGE TO THE COUNCIL
March 6, 1940
To Com,ion CoLuicil
and Board of Public W- or'_1,.-s
Gentlemen:
Two months have passed since I too', over the office of
of the City of Ithaca and during this period I have directed several
messages to you in the hope that constructive suggestions or plans
would be forthca.-,iing in the interest of additional revenues for the
city which would alleviate the great tax burden to our people and
eliminate the necessity of increased taxes. I feel that you are
willing to cooperate with me but individually you have not been able
to secure the co,iplete picture of the City 's position and therefore
have been Luiable to sug,,,,est future courses of procedure to -iiake
additional revenues possible. Thus we are faced with increased
taxes.
I liken my position to the father of a fa._iily who has had all
of the necessities of proper living, but through the generosity of
certain 1e gibers of the fa oily have shared their good fortime with
the neighbors until they realize for self-preservation that "Charity
begins at ho--,le" and pror.iptly discontir.ues _fov,_ier -oractices, which
have been imoosed upon.
This is exactly what I now -pro-oose to do, with your cooperation.
Protect the interest of our taxpayers by charging fox services sizns
that are in keeping with capital investi-.ient, depreciation, and
operating ex-oerise, or discontinue such services i.1111_�ediately. I plan
to appoint a joint corviittee from the Board of Public Works and
Ca,,.uion Council to tc,,-e
_ jediate action to place in operation the
following pro-Qos,-,Js.
I fully realize the responsibility of these suggestions; have
weighed carefully the reaction which ,'iay follow, but feel the people
in the areas -affected should be more than thankful for t1-ie free
services received in the east, and should now be willing to pay thei-
lie Cityts expense in the continuance of said services or
shp,re of t I
individually build and .-,iaintain their own plants. It is my o-oinion,
as stated before, that at least 9510 of the property owners in the
areas affected secure their living within tile City of Ithaca in bus-
iness, professional, educational, or industrial pursuits and thus
should pay their way as if residing within the City 1L.Aits of Ithaca.
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I have been offered immediate support of the Ithaca Taxpayers
Association and may call upon that body to cooperate with us in
accomplishing the desired results.
i:y suggestions for additional revenue and economies are as
follows:
A - Education - Immed.iate conference of Committee with Board
of Education to ascertain if further economies can be made in opera-
tion and discuss basis u.Don which charges are now being made for
tuition for ?pupils outside of the City. Superintendent iulp has
been :,lost helpful to the taxpayers group in their work and I know
he will continue to cooperate. While this branch of our City Govern-
me-.t has been more or less non-political, I feel it is possible to
operate economically and efficiently by eli:-ainating, where heeded,
instruction in non-essentials. Education of our children is most
important, but it has been my observation that in
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I suggest that all areas outside the city boundaries receiving
city services vote iimnediately to come into the City of Ithaca and
that Cornell University increase its annual contribution to at
least ;30, 000. Several res-'Do-nsible property owners in the Village
of Cayuga Heights have already assured Mme of their willingness to
coonerate in the .ierger and I feel the Board of Trustees of Cornell
and the Co,:(i}:)troller will do their share when the >>icture is properly
presented to them.
With about 25%0 of our tax load earmarked for welfare and relief,
do you question -.my sincerity of purpose in requesting outside reve-
iiues. Realizing our responsibilities, I know you will be with me
i n promoting sou=nd business practice for future operations and that
each and every one of the co--�ibined boards will sense the seriousness
of the fianancial situation of the city and will do everything in your
power to solve the existing conditions for t.-Ae salvation of real
estate investment of the taxpayers of Ithaca, who represent our :vain
source of revenue.
Please give this message your serious consideration because
during the coning week I will appoint a committee to i-,vlediately
wort out this unsatisfactory condition.
Josenh C. Campbell, Mayor
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alder.lan Gibb:
Resolved, that the ayor 's ::sessage be approved and spread upon
the minutes of this meeting, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Council cooperate in every way
to carry out the :iayor 's recoiir.iendatione. Carried.
ASSOCIATE ASSESSORS ' SALARIES The Clerk explained that the Finance
Com:mittee have recormaended that the item in the assessor ' s budget
for extra t;,:lie for the Associate Assessors should be included in the
salary item and that the salaries be made p200. annually.
By Alderrilan Ada�-ms, seconded by Alder::ian Stenhens:
Resolved, that the salaries of the Associate Assessors be and
hereby are fixed at ,, 200. an=nually with no allowance for extra time.
Carried.
ZONE CHANGE - W. STATE, S=w__'T Attention was called to the com.�iuni-
cation of the Planning 00.r.11ssion which was submitted to the Council
o--,l Deee•<iber 6, 1P39 reco..mending that the westerly -portion of the
block bounded by W. State Street, Floral AvelZue and T7. Seneca Street
be changed fram A residential to coimnercial zone on which action
was deferred at that time.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the zone be not changed.
Unanimously Carried.
CHARTER A- 1,D E�?'i. Attorney Thaler reported that the proposed '
a:aendle.nt to section 128 of the City Charter as submitted at the
:meeting held on February 7, 1940 was not in proper fora and that
he would sub.-At a draft of a new local law to the Charter and
Ordinance Co --:ittee for study and recoim-.aendationsto be ,:Za,de at the
next Council rleeting.
19159 TAX ROLL CE7,TIF OATIOP Attorney Thaler reported receipt from
Sen. Chauncey D. Hamrlond of a copy of the bill as introduced to the
Senate to legalize the 1939 tax roll and stated that Asselblytman
Shaw has assured him that the bill will be passed by both the Senate
and Asseibly.
TAX' EXE-iPT P- OYE:: lY Attorney Thaler reported that recently the
question has arisen in regard to taxing the old County Clerk 's
building in Tioga Street if rented to a private concern and that
he had rendered an opinion to the City Clerk that it should be taxed
if used for other than i-Du'olic purposes, although the Assessor has
taken the opposite view.
Alder;ilan Barns reported that he had attended the school for
Assessors held recently in Albany and that it eras stated there that
property is exe-,-Pt only when being used for public purposes.
He also reported that it was noi;nted out that it is the duty
of the governing body of the City to inspect the assess-.,.,:lent rolls
occasionally and suggested that the _ayor appoint a comrslittee from
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C""'U."[111CIL - AUDIT S-r-1L-E-E T-
1'rrch 6, 194o
Name Ai-.qount
v Addressogra-oh Sales Agency 16. 00
• 3urroughs Adding 1xachirie Co. 6. 00
Ithaca Journal -1. 45
vStover Printing Co. 44- 40
Tile Atkinson Press 27- `0
V L. int z ;z
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G. Filler 's Sons 'aver Co. 16" 09
Reed, Hoyt, 77ashburn & Clay 41: 45
The -rootage 11'eter Co. 117- 00
v N1. Y. T 6 le-'ohone Co. 0. 26
Ithaca Lazyndries Inc. . 60
Standard Oil of N. Y. 55. 64-
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It--.,,-aca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 10. 0 4
T. G5. 611 9
C. J. Par isey 8-- Co. 9. 50
- Si,--,-nal Service Corn. 71- 28
Jamieson & -1',c'Kinnev Co. , Inc. . 20
Duro Test Corn. 34. 00
✓ 17. -y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 57- 62
Z Self Insurers ' Service Bureau Inc. 3- 38
C. V. Bush, Co. Treas. 22- 08
► H. A. Carey Co. 16. 50
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A-.ierica.-n Coin Loc=i Co. 6. 92
Jose-oh 11L'.-orrison 39- 80
Finance Committee
BOARD OF HEALTH- MAR'H 69 1940
William Quinn $5.25
W. J. Dawson 5.25v
Arthur B. Smith 27-L.13 -
Tompkins Co. Tec. and Puo. Health Assn. 75.00 ,`
A. B. Brooks & Son 8.73 "-
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 3r. '►°`'3
Van Natta Office Equipment Co. .85 ,
New York Telephone Co. y G o 3
N. Y. eras & Elec. Company 4.02 w-
Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00v,
A. H. Stubblefield 500 `
M. J. Kolar 39..28
Laura A. Head 8.54 ''
Westwood Pharmacal Co. 9.77
Cleveland Child Health Association l.yu
Department of Health of N. Y. City
Onondaga Dental Supply Co. 3.80v,
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 6.80 `
Dr. J. W. Judd 40.00
Helen H. Netro 6. 40
E. Mae Mandeville 14. 31 �y
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I.-arch 6, 1940
To the ':ayor and Ca:mon Council
of the City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Gentlemen:
Your Fi-'Iance Co::..i,_littee bec-s to sub,:iit as follows on the
1940 City budget referred to this col i:_Zittee for investigation
and report. The lim-_'J su::1 requisitions of the several City
departments as submitted to the Council wider date of Dece:zber
6, 1939 and to which you are referred for ite:'Azed details,
were as follows:
1. Board of Public 7 or1.s ; 189, 36o-
2. Public Tel fare 247 117-
Public Health 19, 40•
Fire De•:,)art.:ge-.ht 811, 425-
Council 135, 103•
. Debt Services-Pri-::. l 3,000.
I-nt. �+0, 761.
It on Loan 500. 194, 261.
7. Construction P Per:ane-_Zt I.:ps. 130, 560.
Total ,' 1, 005, 766•
The Finance Cam-.1ittee has duri vZ the ??ast two :,o�zths held
many --.ieetinE s in order to bri ig the above requisitions within
the Charter li:litatia-is, to prevent an undue raise in the tax
rate and to keep a necessary refundi:hg bo hd issue as s-.1all as
possible.
The changes made by tale co°:r.-iittee, of the above requisi-
tions, are herewith recommlended for your an)roval:
1. Board of public 47orss u, 177, 450- (a)
2. Public ' elfare 236, 000.
3: Public health 20, 295• (b)
I� Fire Depart:-.1e_at 57, 000.
5. Council 124, 595.
6. Debt service 194, 261.
7. Construction & Per_ianent I::ips. -17,000.- (c)
Total 646, 601.
Notes: (a) Includes 83,000. for a City Sa_)erintendent.
i , 500. extra approp. for show re:ioval.
(b) " 600. 11 It It repairs.
(c 2, 510- It for chlorination eq_uip,nent.
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The above revised total is :;,:159, 165. less than the submitted
requisitions, but is 60, 291.la.rger than the 1939 fi_hi.l as riven
in the state lent of Dece-Aber 6, 1939 of 7 '6, 310.
The co::,i::,it cee vishes irou to note tliat the above excess
over 19 9 is a.l_iost entirely due to welfare increase of
Debt service i 7icrease of ,'P10, 024. Construction 8: Per:Ao lent
i 1prove::aents of q'12, 39'- and an additional .'.2, 510 a-_,-)ro-+riation
for the chlori-_,Mtion equi .ie ht required. _�s a partial offset
to these appare.atly necessary increases the co::z .iittee has :wade
the follo�;,�i:1g :iaj or reductions fro- the 193; budget listing of
Dece�aber 6, 1939:
x''10 211.
Board of Public Ror��s ,�
Fire Depart-:ient �, 625•
0ounci1 576.
total _-:1aj or deductions
nor deductions or increases are shown by the ite ized
tabulation acco:.ipa-hying this report.
2.
The inco:ie of the City is estimated at this date as follows
assimming 1939 tax $12. 60:
Fro-,1 refunds and :iiisceil a neous 800. 25
tax levy t�; $12. ('_10 (1939) 48L�, 6r)2. 32
Total esti:-aated revenue 731, 452. 57
3udget as reco_i-iended by Fin. Co:1- ittee 646, 601. oo
Deficit ill 2 146. 43
Unless the t_-,x rate is i::icrea.F;ed t1iis deficit :-:lust be pro-
vided for by a, refixndin�; buid issue. The Fi-iance Co:1•littee be-
lieves that the City will be best served not only -now but in
t ie future by :ee,-)i,,i the necessary bo:.d issue below ,;100, 000.
a-id i;ncreasin- the tax r,,,te to :x13. 60 to raise apnroxi._la.tely
w519, 193. 08 which with esti;:lated 1i'scellvieour, revenue of
242, 800. 25 would a-ioir at to revenue tot-,.l of
7-31 993. 33 ;:Za�.i:. necessary a bond issue of
64, 607. 67 to balance bud-,let of
846, 6ol. oo
The above bud,;et :ir"At De furtlier reduced by a.,.)Droxi.i.1-a,tely
w4, 000. if t-ie salary redactions., reco:.r::e:.:ded �t t�ze first -regu-
lar Council :ieetin-y- i January s_:ould be ado-oted.
Tile Fi:aance Co -:iittee iias not considered this iiz its budget
study as it believes it is a ::latter tha t should receive careful
consideration a:_::d action by the Boards and Co.i::issio_�e by w_iMI
these salaries are fixed.
The Finance Ca.-a-littee would appreciate sub; estio is fro:-:1
the entire Council as to a-ny furt�ier deductions that in the
Council ' s opinion should be :.lade.
;sere it not for tie e°tr a costs ivinosed by the welfare
obligation tie tax rate could be co=nsiderably teduced.
On the basis of bo:id reflrid herewith reco.:,::,e-:ded the City ' s
net bonded indebtedness a=id interest charge is ::.:a,terially re-
duced in sT)ite of the adc.ed burde:.-. of relief a.nd we ,believe
that a:. increased tax r.--Lte will v?ti:.Za.tely cost the ta,x-pa,ers
less t__ia-n yearly increases in the City ' s '.�o,.ded ir..clebted Tess.
Of t .e :;;;:37, 000. lister' for construction F_yid --)er,.ianent i .l-
T)rove,aeiits we recce miend t'.ia,t the Board of Public ':','or'._s be free
to 3,ssi_ n as i.u.cl. as cos ;ible to ",. i- A. wo-r to relieve the
load o-n the -relief budget.
By t__ie Fi-.iance Co..,.:iittee
_art .iur Gibb
o�r C I-drger
February 15, 1940
Finance Committee:
Herewith is shown the original budget requisitions as filed
by t.,.e various departments for the year 1940, together with the a-
• --,-its tentatively ap-)roved by the Comraon Council on December 14, 1939,
a4rnounts agreed upon by your co.n_:ittee :
194o 194o RE BY
A 'DUNTS RE6?UISITION TENTATIVE F I?. COINS..
of Public mor'_cs
1,) uler' s office 11, 0 11, 015. ; 11, 000.
' 24 . P.ja. Adiin. 3, 400. 3, 400- 3, 400-
116 City ,Engr i s Office 5, 400. 5, 400. 7, 800-
119 City Hall 9, 235- 8, 700- 8, 500-
1.20 Isolation Hcsnital 125. 125. 125.
160 Sewers - General 7, 500. 7, 500-00. 6, 500.
161 Street Cleanin; 9, 000.
162 Refuse & Garbage 22, 100. 22, 100. 22, 000.
164 SevTag e Di snosal Plant 12, 365- 11, 8,65- 11, 000-
Franklin St.
165 Sewage - Buffalo St. 1) 075- 1) 07r-- 11000.
166 Sewage - voed St. 415. 415. 350.
167 Sewage - Cierry St. 375. 375. 200.
169 S tor:_ Seers 42000. 43000. 2, 500.
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169 P1iaing Ins sect or 1, 450. 1, 450. 1) 400.
150 "-i,reet Li ialb 25, 000- 23, 000. 22, 000.
151 High•r-a-r '.aintenance 26, 000. 26, 000. 2,, 000.
152 8-.,.ow &- Ice 3, 000- 3, 000- 3, eee.
157 Uept, Buildings 1, 000. 15000. 750.
194 Bride :_ai -,Ztenance 8, 700- 5, 00-0- 3, 500-
155 Creep. :;:ainte----ance 2, 520. 2, 5-r_1 0- 1, 200.
156 Shop .:�:,intenance 2, 900. 2, 900. 2, 000.
230 Pc.rr* Dept. - General 9, 200. 9, 200. 9, 000.
231 Percy Field }00. 00. 250.
232 Stewart Par_ 6, 400. 6, 0. 6, 000.
237 Tre:nan Park 500. 500. 750.
234 Golf Course 3, 900- 3, 900- 32500-
235 Airport 2, 150. 1, 900. 11000.
250 I;iun. Parking Area 3, 110. 3, 110. 3, 000-
251 -.4,,in. Cc,.ifort Station 1, 325- 1, 325- 1, 125.
400 Cemetery 3,600- 3, boo• 3, 600.
Su /- T S o p °
TOTAL - Bd. of Pb. Works 189, 360.- 153, 37
2. Public elfare
190 Ho:ie Relief Achni_1• 17, 399- 17, 399- 17 99•
191 Eo_~�e Relief 105, 600. 105, boo. 104, 53.
200 Old At;e 1d=�iin. 51 615. 5, 615. 5, 615.
201 Old Ace Assistance 112, 500. 112 00. 105, 500.
TOTAL - Public 71elfaxe 247, 117. ?47,1 17. 236, 00.0.-
3 Public Health
150 Ad--iini st ra,tive 5, 15:• 5, 1-5. 5, 100.
151 Conserv. & Inspection 5, 860. 5, 560• - , 750-
152 Isolation Hosp. Care 200. 200. 200.
15 Paroclial Schools 1, 350. 1, 350- 1, 350.
154 Venereal Clinic 275• 275• 275•
15 I;:isc• Health Clinics 6, 420o 6Y420- 6, 420.
14 I.:osquito Control 550. 550. 500.
157 Lunacy 100. 100. 100.
Extra A,- prop. for Repairs 600.
TOTAL - Public Health 12,24o. 19,940. 20 2 -
4. Fire Depart.iient
2 Fire Fighting k56, 850- 5 , 850. 54, 000.
133 :,aaint. of Buildings 24 �• , 575•_ 3, 000•
TOTAL - Fire Depart .ient 51, 425. 60,425- 51, 000•
-2-
194o 1940 BY
ACCOU!'TS -2E0,,UISITIOIL' 'T'l*,TTATIV-�- CO'h-.-:.-0
5. Under Control of (Cmuicil
101 Alder-.--ien 200. 200. 200.
102 -. ,,yorls Of-'ice 2� 880. 21680. 2, 8,80.
C" C-, ,,
108 Cha.-.�,berlainls Office 0, 5-4- ) -74 0
.2 c, 5,-
111 Assessor' s Office 2, 765. 2 2 goo.
,7 6;z� J
112 Attorney 's Office 2, 700- 2, 700- 2) 200.
113 Civil Service Cor.-.* 300- 300- 300-
117 Elections 4, 7363. 4, 73,3- 5, 200.
118 city Court 5, 0 0- 5, ObO- 5, 000-
121 Planning Co-.-,11-.iission 4r0. 450- 000.
nn
128 E: l o:i ees ' aetire. 37T S. 14, 00-0. 14, 000. 13, 481.
129 Undistributed Ex-oense 1, 710- 1, 710- 1, 700-
130 Police :Depart:-nent 55, 37• N37- 53, 000-
134 Bldg. Co--i issioner 1 4!79. 1 1, 0.
59- 1)�)
137 Sealer of ".','Us. & .-eas. 1, 300- 1, 300. 1 loo.
-
260 *..i s c e 1!,-i,---.Le ous ll, n-L 7�, 11, 175. 10, 000-
261 Co-,ipens,-),tion 2, 000. 2) 000. 2, 000.
Contincent PO, 000. 1p, 000. 15, 000.
TOT211 - Under Coimcil 1" 5, 10. 129, g0 . I24,_5�5.
6. Debt Service
270 Principal l^- 000.
4./� 000. 1P3, 000-
272 Interest X0, 761. 0 40
, 7/'l- 4"� 761- 761.
273 Ilat- on Te-lnlDoraTy Loans 500. - 500. 500.-
TOTAL - Dept Service 194, 261. 194, 261. 194, 281.
7. Construction & Per.r.,,.anent I -,-)rove--.eats
Curb & Gutter 4) O000
Surface Treat Dirt Sts. 10, 000.
Sidewal-11, Project 12, 000.
Plctin St. Bridge 30, 000,
V,an -",at ta 3rid,;-;e 50, 000-
U 0
Senec,-A, St. P,-�ving 13, 5/'0•
Sa--aitary Sewers 1NOO.
Creel: Repairs 1000.
C, A-4 4-o & --- o -- I I'
TOTAL - Constr. & , 560- 32, 000.
Following is a recapit"ulatiorl of the entire budget requisition
by gTou-)s as provided by the City Charter toF,et-ner with a co----rDari-
so--,a for 2 previous years:
19 1939 194o
FINAL F 4r A6 REV.
1. For Bd. of Public '.*,I,-s- 174, 8 9- 187, 661. 1-6-9-
,,
0'9-
2. 91, 1�'O, 072- %36, 000.
11 11 Healta 20, 44o 19, 94o. 20, 295-
Fire 0o-.i,-,,- �0, --5: 60 -
!�-� 8 57, 000
5: All others under Council 117, 053. 129, 173•
4 9 5- 377, 471
6. For Debt Service -190, 618,. 104, %37.
654, 213. 761, 708-
7. For Constr.& Per,.i- 50, O �o. 24 802, 4a.-GOe-a
7o4, 213. 786, 310-
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�STI AT: D I11TC(X:E
according to information available at this time our assessed
valuation: for 1940-will be an-)roxi_.lately ,,383, 17-55, 363- 00-
'.`e have estimated revenues other than those received through
direct taxation at
. FroAi the above figures we have arrived at the following
estimated inco_,,e for the co ni g year:
First Est. of ' Asc. Revenues :;p240, 4o0. 25
Ite,ns added by your co.-� ,iittee
Refund on : ayor 's Se.lary 500. 00
Fro,.l "'or: :le:i I s Co >-oensati on Fuld JO. 00 SO
O.
Tax Levy 12. 30 --)er 488-, 652.32
��Z31, 452. 57
Total bud-et as recco.1i by Fin. Co�mi.
Esti:-�ated inco:lie 73 , 452 >7 -�----
Deficit
A_zount that :zay "be borrov.,ed for Ho:i1e Relief X50, 000.
Additition revenue fro-i increased tax rates
Increase of . 60 _ - = 22, 905- 57
it . 8-0 13. 6o 30, 54o- 76
„ n 1.00 13- 80 - 6, 179.
�► �� 1. 20 14. o0 - 45, 811-N
�► ,� 1. 40 14. 20 53, 446. 33
1. 6o 14. 4o = bl, 08-1. 54
F. R. Snringer
City Clerk
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the Council to inspect the -roll before it is nut up for general in-
spection during Grievance Day. It was regularly :.loved, seconded
and carried that such a committee be appointed.
The Mayor appointed the following committee: Aldermen Barns,
Adams and Gillette.
AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the bills audited by! the Finance Committee
be and the sa ne hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Be It Further Resolved, that the 'Dills in the amount of `8. 1F
from L. G. Comfort and a bill of 45. 80 from "t'u: . T. Pritchard_ be re-
turned to the Police Department for adjustment of discount on parts.
Carried.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail :
Resolved, that the platter of audit and payment of bills for
services rendered and for materials furnished by City officials be
referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report.
Carried.
FIdAYCE CQJ ITTEE REPORT 0y 1940 BUDGET A comprehensive report
together with a revised tentative budget for 1940 (copies of which
are herewith appended) as prepared by the Finance Committee were
distributed.
Chairman Gibb explained t .at the committee together with
representatives of the Taxpayers Association :net and discussed the
report and Yroposed budget and that the Taxpayers representatives
agreed that the budget and recommendations were sensibly worked out.
Er. Burns stated that the committee from the Taxpayers Associa-
tion has studied the budget and fully approved the Fina nce Coanittee '
report and appreciate the fact that the proposed budget is being
brought to the attention of the public before final adoption.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the report be received and referred to the
Aldermen for study and consideration at the next meeting of the
Council. Carried.
On motion the :meeting was adjourned.
F. H. Apringe
QXy Clerk V
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182 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M.
April 3, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Adams, Gibb
Supervisors - Stobbs, Norris
Attorney - Thaler
Chamberlain - Snyder
Clerk - Springer
MINUTES After correcting the minutes of the meeting held March 6,
190 in regard to the expression of opinion of the new members
ing were duly approved. f
the Council concerning repaving, the minutes of the preceding meoet-
GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE The Clerk reported that at a meeting held
March 2 9 the Stewart Park Commission agreed to appropriate a
sum not to exceed 6
X7, 000. for the construction of a club house on
the Newman Golf Course, such appropriation subject to the approval
of the plans by the Board of Public Works and the Common Council
l
and the approval of the Council of the arrangement for leasing the
land to the Stewart Park Commission, and the repayment of the sum
advanced for construction of the building by rents received from
lockers and other concessions.
It was reported that the Board of Public Works have approved
the plans and Attorney Thaler reported that under the General City
Law the City may lease the land to the Stewart Park Commission with
the approval by two-thirds of the Common Council.
BY Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the construction of the club house be approved,
Provided the City will be put to no expense including the installa-
tion of water service.
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Attorney be authorized
and directed to prepare a lease for a period not to exceed 10
years,
with the provision that ownership of the building will revert toth
City when principal sum advanced by the Stewart Park Commission is
fully repaid, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be
authorized to execute the lease on behalf of the City.
Ayes 9
Nays 0
Carried and Approved.
S DEWALKS DAMAGED BY TREES It was reported that after the hearing
he d by the Board Zf P s Works on March 27, 1940 in regard to
notices sent to various property owners to repair their sidewalks,
the Board expressed the opinion that r
compelled to repair walks damaged by property owners the uletters bof
Protest received be presented to the Council with the recommendation
that the Charter '
provision in reference to sidewalks be amended.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be tabled until the next meeting of
the Council.
Carried.
SEWAGE CHLORINATION The Clerk reported a request from the Board of
Public Works for an appropriation of $1, 000. for the purchase of
chlorine for use at the sewage disposal plant for the 1940 season.
BY Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that budget item #164 be increased $1, 000. to permit
Purchase of chlorine.
Carried.
ASSESSMENTS It was reported that a hearing was held by the Board
of ub�is Works on March 13, 1940 in regard to assessments for the
repaving of W. State Street and Stewart Avenue and for the installs=
tioh of curbs and gutters in Valley Road, Ridgedale Road, Elmwood Ave.
Ithaca Road, Eastwood Avenue and in Park and Albany Streets, and
that the Board finally approved the assessments and recommended same
to the Common Council for confirmation.
Attorney Thaler reported that an amendment to the Charter
cannot be made retroactive and he recommended that the Council re-
fuse to confirm the assessments for repaving W. State Street and
Stewart Avenue until such time as an enabling act may be passed by
the State Legislature.
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Common Council -2-- April 3, 1940 183
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the confirmation of the assessments for repaving
W. State Street and Stewart Avenue be tabled.
Ayes 7 - Mazza, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Adams,
Gibb
Nays 2 - Perry, Vail Carried and Approved.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Whereas, the Board of Public Works levied assessments for the
installation of curbs and gutters in various streets on February 19,
1940, and after a public hearing held March 13, 1940, duly adjusted
and corrected said assessments as justice required, and
Whereas, the Board on March 13, 1940 finally approved said
assessments and filed a schedule thereof with the Common Council for
er: confirmation, now therefore,
3°146, 7"'-Resolved, that the said assessments in the total amount of
. for curbs and gutters as finally approved and filed be
and they are in all respects approved and confirmed, and the City
Clerk directed to prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain in
accordance with such schedule for the collection of said assessments
and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to
execute said warrant whereupon all said assessments shall become due
and payable from the date of execution thereof, and on all such
assessments or portionsthereof, remaining unpaid after the expira-
tion of 6 months from the date of said warrant, the City Chamberlain
shall add and collect a percentage thereof at the rate of 5% per
annum, except and provided, however, that the City Chamberlain may
allow any person to pay their assessment or assessments if the
aggregate amount exceeds $25. 00, in five equal annual installments
with interest at 510 on or about June lot in each year, provided,
however, that any person desiring to pay by installments shall make
application promptly in writing to the City Chamberlain, and all
properties having such assessments or portions thereof for install-
ment payments thereof in arrears and remaining unpaid at the close
of any city tax collection period shall be included by the City
Chamberlain in a subsequent city tax sale held in November each year
following such city tax collection period, and such property
shall be sold for any unpaid assessment or portion thereof or any
unpaid installment together with the outstanding balance of such
installment payments, together with all interest, fees and penalties
that may have accrued.
Ayes 9
Nays 0 Carried.
Approved April 3, 1940 r
�goseptj Campbell, Mayor
REPAVING ASSESSMENTS Further discussion of repaving assessments
followed and it was moved
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that repaving be
made a general city charge.
Ayes 6 - Mazza, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, dillette, Gibb
Nays 3 - Perry, Vail, Adams Carried.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the City Attorney and Charter and Ordinance
Committee be requested to study and report to the Council, the
advisibility of amending the City Charter by making the char a to
abutting property owners 40% of the total cost instead of 60r as
at present for the installation of new pavement. Carried.
TEMPORARY LOAN The Clerk reported that it would be necessary to
borrow additional funds in anticipation of taxes before the next
Council meeting.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 46 of the
Ithaca City Charter, being Chapter 503 of the Laws 1905 as amended
by Chapter 57 of the Laws of 1936, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby
are authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of
the City of Ithaca for current city expenses normally paid out of
the regular tax levy and for the purposes for which said 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 1940:
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Common Council -3- April 3, 1940
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, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized and
directed to make such arrangements as may be necessary to borrow
the funds at a rate as near as possible to the rate on the loan of
February 7, 1940 with the Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co. of New
York,
Ayes 9
Nays 0 Carried.
Approved April 3, 1940
are pp C-ampbel mayor
TEMPORARY APPROPRIATION TO THE SEWAGE PLANT PROJECT The Clerk re-
ported that the installation of the chlorination equipment in the
sewage disposal plant was completed within the specified time and
that it would probably be at least 30 days before the final grant
is received from the Federal Government, while the final estimates
will be due the contractor and engineer on April 12, 1940.
He suggested that the Council make a temporary appropriation
f_row the contingent fund in the amount of $6, 500, which will be .re-
pu,-i.d when the Federal Grant is received.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the sum of $6, 500. be and hereby is temporarily
appropriated from the contingent fund to the sewage plant oonstruc-
tion fund for use in making the payments due the contractor and
engineer. Unanimously Carried.
GREEN DAMAGE CLAIMS Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a claim
from M rs. Amy L. Green of 228 Columbia Street in the amount of
$2,000. and one from her husband, Charles Green of the same address,
in the amount of $500. for damages alleged to have been sustained
when Mrs. Green fell on the sidewalk in front of the premises known
as 218 Columbia Street.
Attorney Thaler recommended that the claims be rejected.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the claims be rejected as recommended by the
City Attorney. Carried.
Attorney Thaler reported that Sec. 221 of the City Charter,
in reference to claims against the City should be clarified, and
requested the Charter and Ordinance Committee to work with him in
preparing an amendment to the section.
CHARTER AMENDMENT Alderman Adams presented a revised draft of
the proposed amendment to Sec. 129 of the City Charter which will
permit charges for repairs to water service and other work done
by the Water Department to become a lien against the property where
work is done.
As other changes were incorporated in the draft it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the draft of the proposed amendment be incorp-
orated in the minutes of this meeting and copies thereof sent to
the members of the Board of Public Works as well as to the Aldermen.
Carried.
The amendment follows:
Sec. 128. The Board of Public Works shall from time to time
fix and determine the water rates (sewer charges) and/or rentals
and other charges to be paid by all consumers of water (and users
of the sewage disposal system) and shall provide rules and penal-
ties for the collection thereof by the City Chamberlain. Such
water rates (sewer charges) rentals, penalties, and other charges
shall be a lien upon the property to or for which water was fur-
nished or service rendered, and shall be collected in the same
manner provided for the collection of city taxes, and when they
remain unpaid, shall be added to the annual city tax on the proper-
ty to or for which water was furnished or service rendered.
The income derived from such water (and sewer) rate*, rentals,
penalties and other charges, and the proceeds from the sale of
water (and sewer) bonds, shall be kept separate and apart from other
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Coi--,nlon Comri-cil - Audit Sheet
A-,-)Til 3, 1840
n-iount
TVm A. Church CO. 4. 2�
11m T. Pritci-.q.Td 5. 5
The -,.-'cBee Co. 54. 03 I
ITe-;7
T
York ele-ohone Co.
X, 1 39. 75 v
Ne,mLr York Tele-ohone CO. 38- 00 "
T. G. tiller ' s Sons Pane-2 Co. 7. 60
C. A
Snyder, City Cl ,mberlair. 16. 6c,
Stover PrintinE Co. 51. 20
Add-ressoprcan-'a Div. 18- 13
"ito-latic Voting I'ach. Co r-r-)• 887. 00
Lp.v.'rel-ace J. 1.7ilklinson 2. 2F, ,,-
La •rejce --.'intz 30- 00 ,
Chase ,,,,�,tional 00
Ithaca. L--e.un6ries Inc. . 90
W. T. Pritchard 300- 00
Rothscl,ild Bros. 1. 50
-
", Pritchard
T. 9- 901-
SeTvicenter Inc. 3r;•
c5 -
Socony-VaCUIL'z Oil Co. 30. 77
Harrison Ad--3,-as, (Sheriff) 8 -7,
Ja_--nieson Rc ;'r.oKinney Co.
C. J. Ritmsey Co. 7. 88
Sta,11-111a-n of Ithaca 2- 64 - -
8
Ithace, Journal . -0,- -
L. Taylor 3 5
Fred A. RojMlsky
Hol�..ell -'I Stevens 1. Fq ; -
Clarence D. Tarbell 1. 6s - -
P. lood & Son 4. o4,
D- S. 'i'-urdy 12- f;,7-' -
L. E. Pattercon 7. 77 '-
S. C;-Cott Jr. 8. 38
�;
Harry Cook 2- 07-'
Geo. S. Adams 1- 03 -
R. L. �- J. H. Sneed 1- 03V
R. S. 5oothroyd 2- 51 ' -
T ?- 39v
H. Daver--,-)Ort Co. , Inc.
cl'inney Agency 5. 69
Co-fn:E'ort 7. 96
G. CO;-.'If Ort 18. 28
Finance Co,-.a,.Iittee
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BOARD OF HEALTH
April 3, 1940
C. J. Rumsey & Co $ 6.55
Dr. J. W. Judd 40,00 W7'-
Westwood Pharmacal Corp. 7.50 :
E. Mae Mandeville 10.76 "
Laura A. Head 12.11
Dr. David Robb 10.00
C. K. Bart, Inc. 7.50 y
Chas. E. Houghtaling 5.9041`
N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp. 6.28 -v
R. F. Smith Paper and Paint Store 28.03 '
Norton Electric Co. 61.00
Neva York Telephone Co. 8.48 v
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 6.96 yv
Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 10.00ve�
Etholia Sullivan 2. 50 ,",
Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00
Harry B. Cook 15 .12
A. H. Stubblefield 4. 70
Ti sdel Repair Shop 5.5O W'
Herbert F. Spencer 6.000"
C. E. Bishop 350.78'V
W. J. Damson 10. 55
Dean of Ithaca 25.00
Helen H. Netro 6. 30 .E
Pete' s Glass Shop 22.004-t
Ithaca Laundries 2.04°""
William Quinn 16.40`
Mars. Mabel Carlton 7.80
M. J. Kolar 41.94 ro°
Kline' s Pharmacy 4. 40 pc`
Tompkins Co. tuberculosis & Pub. Health Assn. 75.00 -r-
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Common Council -4- April 3, 1940
city funds and revenues, and shall be used for the upkeep, mainten-
ance, extension, and benefit of the water works and water system,
including but not limited to power plants, pumps, darM filters,
tanks, feed pipesand mains in connection with the furnishing of water,
and gates, pumping stations, sanitary sewage systems, and sewage
disposal plant, in connection with the disposal of water and sewage,
and the payment of the maturing principal and interest on the water
and sewage bonds now outstanding or hereafter issued, either by
direct payment or by the setting aside of a sinking fund for the
payment of the principal of said bonds, as it shall from time to
time become due.
Any surplus earnings of the operation of the water works, or
any other public utility system, on hand at any time after the pay-
ment of the items above authorized have been fully complied with
and provided for, may be applied by the Common Council toward the
payment of any bonded or other indebtedness of the City of Ithaca
not or hereafter contracted.
AUDIT By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
ANNUAL REPORT OF POLICE DEPARTMENT Alderman Mazza, Chairman of
the committee on relations with the Police Department, reported
that the committee has studied the report as submitted and recommend
approval of same.
By Alderman Mazza, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the annual report of the Police Department be
received and approved and placed on file. Carried.
WORK RELIEF BILL Alderman Barns reported that the Work Relief Bill,
Assembly Int. 1719 Pr. 2905 now before the Governor for his signa-
ture has received the support of the Conference of Mayors and of
the Association of Towns and the County Officers Association, and
that the local Welfare Department recommend that the Council en-
dorse the bill and request the Mayor to urge the Governor to sign
the Bill.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the Council endorse this Bill and request the
Mayor to appeal to the Governor for his favorable action.
Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. pringer .
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M.
April 29, �940
PRESENT
Mayor - Ohmpbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Adams, Gibb
B. P.W. Commissioners - Egbert, Bishop, Hopper, Hassan
Police Commissioner - Comfort
Attorney - Thaler
Dep. City Engineer-Acting Supt. P.W. - Cass
Clerk - Springer
Deputy Clerk - Blean
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
B JDG_ET -Mayor Campbell announced that the meeting was called to
consider the budget for 1940, as recommended by the Finance Com-
mittee.
Police Commissioner Comfort requested an increase of $1, 000. '
in the appropriation for the Police Department, to
the vacancy on the force which has existed since theereei filling
of Patrolman Tuthill. gnation
It was agreed to increase the appropriation for the Police
Department, Item #130 in the sum of $800.
Each item in the requisitions as filed by the Board of Public
Works was discussed with the members present, with the result that -
various items as shown on the tentative budget, which is herewith
appended, were increased.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that additions to the tentative budget as noted,
in the total sum of $18, 727. 00 be and the same hereby are approved.
Carried.
Commissioner Egbert called attention to the fact that if the
Sewer and Water Departments are combined, the operating and main-
tenance expense of the Sewer Department can be defrayed from Water
Department funds, thereby relieving the tax budget of this item,
with the exception of the expense for the first quarter of the
year already paid for by the general fund. It was agreed that
pending approval of a Charter change to permit this, the appropri-
ation for Sewer Department maintenance be temporarily reduced to
$6, 000. for items #160, 164, 165, 166, 167, to cover the cost of
the 1st quarter and that the balance or $16, 215-00 be paid from
Water Department revenues. Such a plan would result in a net
appropriation from the tax budget of $174, 162- 00 for the operat-
ing expenses of the Board of Public Works.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
FfHSpringer6�'
rk
April 29, 1940
To the Mayor
and Common Council:
Herewith is shown the original budget requisitions as filed by
the various departments for the year 1940, together with the amounts
agreed upon by your Finance Committee:
1940 RECOMM. BY
ACCOUNTS REQUISITION FIN. COMM.
1. Board of Public Works
Clerk 's Office $ 11, 015. $ 11,000.
114 B. P.W. Admin. 3, 400. 3, 400.
116 City Engr 's Office 5, 400. 7,800- t 5°
119 City Hall 8, 235- 9, 500-
120 Isolation Hospital 125• 125•
160 Sewers - General 7, 500- 6, 500.
161 Street Cleaning 9,000. 9, 500-
162 Refuse & Garbage 22, 100. 22, 000.
164 Sewage Disposal Plant 12, 365- 122 000. t /3
Franklin St.
165 Sewage - Buffalo St. 1,075. 1,000. 1
166 Sewage - Wood St. 415• 350• r s' y
167 Sewage - Cherry St. 3?5• 200. r 3y
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165 Storm Sewers 4) 000. 2, 5000.
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169 Plumbing Inspector 1, 450• I
150 Street Lighting 25,000- 22,000. 7- o G = 2y o z
151 Highway Maintenance 26, 000. 25,000.
152 Snow & Ice 3, 000- 7, 500- -7
153 Dept: Buildings 1, 000. 750. g �
18 Bridge Bridge Maintenance 8, 700- 3, 500- -,,- S° °° p
155 Creek Maintenance 2, 520. 1, 200.
156 Shop Maintenance 2, 900. 2,000.
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230 Park Dept. - General 9, 200. 9,000.
231 Percy Field j00. 250.
232 Stewart Park 6, 400. 6,000.
23 Treman Park 500. 750.
23� Golf Course 3,900. 3, 500- f
235 Airport 2,150. 1,000. -t 40 °
250 Q'an. Parking Area 3,110. 3,000-
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,325. 1,125• z. z S-
400 Cemetery 3, 600• 3, 600•
TOTAL - Bd. of Pb. Works 1.gJ, 360. /qo,377,coo
2. Public Welfare
1-73 Home Relief Admin. 17, 399- 7 191 Home Relief 105,600. 10�+, 4989.
3.
200 Old Age Admin. 5, 615. 5, 615.
201 Old Age Assistance 112, 500. 105, 500.
TOTAL - Public Welfare 24 11 236,000•
Public Health
150 Administrative 5, 155• 5,100.
151 Conserv. & Inspection 5, 560. 5, 750.
152 Isolation Hosp. Care 200. 200.
153 Parochial Schools 1, 350- 1, 350-
154 Venereal Clinic 275• 275•
155 Misc. Health Clinics 6, 420. 6, 420.
156 Mosquito Control 100 100.
157 Lunacy Exam. .
Extra Approp. for Repairs 225•
TOTAL -- Public Health 19,goo. 1 9 20.
4. Fire Department
1332�Fire Fighting 56, 550• 54,000.
133 Maint. of Buildings 24 3,Q00-
TOTAL - Fire Department Sl 42 57,000_.
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194o REC OMM. BY
ACCOUNTS REQUISITION FIN. COMM.
Under Control of Council
Aldermen $ 200. $ 200.
102 Mayor 's Office 21880. 21880.
108 Chamberlain's Office 8, 534- 8, 584-
111 Assessor's Office 2, 765. 21600.
112 Attorney 's Office 2) 700- 2, 200-
113 Civil Service Comm. 300. 300.
117 Elections 4, 733- 5, 200-
118 City Court 5, 060. 5,000.
121 Planning Commission 450• ---
128 Employees ' Retire. Sys. 14,000. 13,481.
129 Undistributed Expense 1, 710. 1, 700.
130 Police Department 55,837- 53,000-
134 Bldg. Commissioner 1, 459• 1, 350.
137 Sealer of Vets. & Meas. 1, 300- 1,100.
?60 Miscellaneous 11, 175. 10,000.
261 Workmen's Compensation 2) 000. 2,000.
Contingent 20, 000. 15, 000.
TOTAL - Under Council 135,103. ZS, 3 yS
6. Debt Service
Z70 PFincipal 1 3) 000- 1 03,000-
272 Interest 0, 761. 761.
273 Int. on Temporary Loans 500. 500•
TOTAL - Debt Service 194, 261.- 1 49 , 261.
7 Construction & Permanent Improvements
TOTAL - Constr. & Perm. Imp. 1��, 560• C f" J�"o = �fov°o. ao
Following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition
by groups as provided by the City Charter together with a comparison
for 2 previous years:
1938 1939 1940
FINAL FINAL AS REV.
1. For Bd. of Public Wks. 174, 8 9. 187, 661. / q0, 37-7.
2. It Welfare 91, 180) 072- 236, 000. 00
7 it 11 it Health 20, 0. 19, 940. 19,920- 00
4. If if +' Fire Comm. 59, 855- 60, 625. 5 1000. 00
5. All others under Council ]17,0',x. 12 1 12 S, 315•
463, 595- 57 , 471• 61P) ;� M y g, G92
6. For Debt Service 190, 618. 184 237. 194, '261'. 00
654, 213. 761, 708- -887;E!26- 'S3
7. For Constr.& Perm. Imp. 50, 00 24, 602. -37 89-AA °°
04 21 . 87 6 J10. "',►, ""c "" x(02, y 5 3 .
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ESTIMATED INCOME
According to information available at this time our assessed
valuation for 1940 will be -913, 95--�,
We have estimated revenues other than those received through
direct taxation at $2;9, ¢1' ` - -769, ?� 9 , 7 5
From the above figures we have arrived at the following
estimated income for the coming year:
Est. of Misc. Revenues ', �� ;(.�, JHZ•Zs
Tax Levy ® 13. 60 per M 514, 257- 57 16 S. 7 g
Tax Levy ® 3-54- far Highway Purposes 45;
Wd*ILo 25— 5 '7 N,`16
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Total budget as reccom. by Fin. Comm. 091111 224 99 .q'S'
Estimated income
Deficit $ _
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CS[rwaR PL•PT'�
DETAILED STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REVENUES A9tF � � 2 'J 2. �Yo
Home Relief & Old Age reimbursements $115, 025. 25
Utility Taxes 12, 700. 00
Sank Stock taxes 1, 500. 00
Mortgage taxes 1, 500. 00
Franchise taxes 14, 000- 00
Personal income taxes 19, 000.00
Beverage taxes 29, 000. 00
Street Railway franchise 150. 00
Cornell University contribution 9, 250. 00
Fire protection outside city limits 500. 00
Tees, fines, licenses etc. 4) 500.00_ �c0
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Departmental earnings -
?dater Dept. - share of administration exp. 5, 700-00
Reserve for debt retirement 1, 026. 23
Surplus from prior year 24, 590. 77
From workmens ' comp. reserve 1, 900. 00
, ,efund of Mayor 's salary 500. 00
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Total revenues (other than real est. taxes)
Total tax levy `r��'� ,� �`� 723 3 5
Total estimated revenues from all sources
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City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. A4. May 1, 194o
liaTror - Campbell
Aidermen - Maz,ze., Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Adams, Gibb
Supervisors - Stobbs, Van Order
Attox,nc,,r - Thaler
Chamberlain - Snyder
Clerk - Springer
Den. 4lork - Blean
aria"� 14inutes o.-- the preceding meeting were duly approved.
CORNFL7U 132"IVERSITY �T+ 'TTRIBUTION The following letter from Mr.
Eastman. Chairman o� the University Committee on Relations with
Public �uthorities, eras read:
":,-layor Joseph Campbell
City Hall
Ithaca, N. Y.
"My dear Mayor Campbell:
"The request made by you and your committee for an additional
contribution by the University to the City was considered at some
length by the University Trustee Committee on Relations with Public
Authorities, of which I am Chairman. any committee has asked the
Trustee Committee on Buildings & Grounds to make a study of the
entire question of municipal costs as affected by the University 's
location in Ithaca. This I understand the Buildings & Grounds
Committee is undertaking. Inasmuch as any committee action in the
University is somewhat deliberate, it will take time to make this
study.
Meanwhile, my committee has recommended to the Trustees of
t'i ; University that they continue to make for this year the same
c.)-,i ribution to the City as heretofore. This was voted last
Sa!;urday, and I am accordingly happy to report the sum of $9, 250-00
�aA, duly appropriated. The City may therefore confidently count
on this sun from the University for its current budget.
Sincerely yours
E. R. Eastman
Chairman of Committee"
Alderman Barns suggested that the Mayor's committee continue
to study this subject in an effort to bring more revenues to the
City.
SEA PLANE BASE A letter from the Chamber of Commerce was read
requesting the Common Council to consider an appropriation of from
75. to $100. to construot a sea plane base on the Inlet at the
airport.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the Common Council approve this project and
recommend consideration by the Board of Public Works if sufficient
funds are available from the appropriation to the airport.
Carried.
DAIL4GE CLAIM - WILLIA14 M. BOYD A claim in the amount of $10, 000.
was filed for damages alleged to have been sustained when Mr. Boyd
fell on the sidewalk in the 100 block of N. Tioga Street.
Attorney Thaler recommended that the claim be rejected and
called attention to the fact that a copy, and not the original
claim had been filed, and therefore filing was not made in a legal
manner.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the claim be denied on the ground that the
claim as filed was not the original, as required by law.
Carried.
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Common Council -2- May 1, 1940
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT 214, THIRD STREET Attention was called to
the recommendation of the Board of Public Works to dispose of the
City owned property at 214 Third Street as it seems to be of no
particular value to the City and is deteriorating rapidly due to
vacancy.
As there was some question of the advisibility of disposing of
the property at this time, it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
Resolved, that the matter be tabled for further investigation.
Carried.
FINANCIAL OFFICIALS TRAINING SCHOOL The Clerk reported that the
Training School for Financial Officials is to be held in Albany on
May 22, 23, and 24 and that it is customary for the Chamberlain and
Clerk or Deputy Clerk to attend these Schools.
By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
Resolved, that the City Chamberlain and City Clerk or Deputy
City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to attend the Training
School at city expense. Carried.
CAR 111ILEAGE DEPT. OF HEALTH Attention was called to a bill in
the amount of $50- 26 for April mileage of Dr. Kolar, Dairy and
Meat Inspector in the Dept. of Health, and it was suggested that it
mi.�-ht be economical for the Dept. of Health to furnish a car for
Dr. Kolar 's use as the mileage bills average something over $40.
per month.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on
Relations with the Board of Health for investigation and report.
Carried.
LOCAL LAW - RE WATER AND SEWER RATES, RULES AND PENALTIES, INCOME
HOW APPLIED Attorney Thaler announced that the necessary time
has elapsed since the proposed amendment to Section 128 of the City
Charter was presented to the Council and that it should be voted
upon at this time.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
LOCAL LAW #1 - 1940
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Section 128 of the Ithaca City Charter being Chapter 503 of
the Laws of 1908 as amended by Chapter 425 of the Laws of 1917,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 128. Water and Sewer Rates. 1. The Board of Public
Works shall from time to time fix and determine the water rates,
sewer charges, and/or -rentals and other charges to be paid by all
consumers of water and users of the sewage disposal system, and
shall provide rules and penalties for the collection thereof by
the City Chamberlain. Such water rates, surer charges, rentals,
penalties, and other charges shall be a lien upon the property to
or for which Rater was furnished or service rendered, and shall
be collected in the same manner provided for the collection of
city taxes, and when they remain unpaid shall be added to the
annual city tax on the property to or for which water was fur-
nished or service rendered.
2. The income derived from such water and sewer rates, rentals,
penalties, and other charges, and the proceeds from the sale of
water and sewer bonds, shall be kept separate. and apart from other City
funds and revenues, and shall be used for the upkeep, maintenance,
extension, and benefit of the water works and water system, includ-
ing but not limited to power plants, pumps, dams, filters, tanks,
feed pipes and mains in the connection with the furnishing of water,
and gates, pumping stations, sanitary sewage systems, and sewage
disposal plant, in connection with the disposal of water and sewage,
and the payment of the maturing principal and interest on the water &
sewage bonds now outstanding or hereafter issued, either by direct
payment or by the setting aside of a sinking fund for the payment
of the principal of said bonds, as it shall from time to time be-
come due.
COM1ON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET
may 1, 194o
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N. Y. Telephone Co. $ x+9. 99
J. B. Thacher 2nd, Treas. 250.00 �'
H. A. Tanning Co. 72. 00 t.
Addressograph Sales Agency 16.00 -
Ithaca Journal 7. 4o
Fred Elston 2- 50 -
Norma Parks 11. 00.--
L. M. Mintz 10. 00
T. G. Tillers Sons ' Paper Co. 6- 37 `
Ithaca Laundries Inc. . 96J
Stallman of Ithaca .90
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 44. 33
117. T. Pritchard 3. 00
Joseph 1,11orrison 7-75 -
N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 2 ate-
N.Y. S. Flec. & Gas Corp. 53.o4
N.Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 37. 40
Cornell Cooperative Society 6. 00 -
Stover Printing Co. 13. 00x'
H. A. Carey Co. , Inc. 2. 80 -'
H. C. Teeter 3- 25 -w
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New York Telephone Company 13.13 �'', �
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 9. 45
Laura A. Head 14. 76v' j
! T. G. Miller' s sons Paper Co. 12. 90; -
E. Mae Mandeville 12. 38,, '
2. 38, '
�I Burnitol Manufacturing Co. 4. 83-
Dr. J. W. Judd ' 50.00
ISuperintendent I of Documents, Gov' t Printing Office 1.00Nj
A. H. Stubblefield 4. 70 v"
Davis & Lee Electric Co. 2. 604-
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Elaine Potter 11.00i '
H. A. Miannin�g Co. 8.00
Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 4.001
; Norton Printing Co. 5.00
Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00
Donohue-Halverson 63. 67t'
IDr. M. J. Kolar 50. 26
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3. Any surplus earnings of the operation of the water works,
or any other public utility system, on hand at any time after the
payment of the items above authorized have been fully complied with
and provided for, may be applied by the Common Council toward the
payment of any bonded or other indebtedness of the City of Ithaca
now or hereafter contracted.
4. This Local Law Shall take effect immediately.
Ayes 9 !Mazza, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Adams, Gibb
Nays 0 Carried.
Approved flay /O 1940. if 5P
Mayor
EXTENDIING THE OF COLLECTION OF STATUE AND COUNTY TAXES Chamberlain
Sr.;_der reported that it is customary to close the State and County
Tax Warrant on May 1st but upon requesting the Supervisors to ex-
tend the collection period, they suggested that the Common Council
pass a resolution requesting the County Treasurer to extend the time.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that pursuant to Section 85 of the Tax Law, the
County Treasurer be requested to extend the time of collection of
State and County taxes to June 1, 1940. Carried.
` AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
DOG WARDEN Alderman Barns reported receipt of 3 apnlieations for
the position of Dog Warden as follows:
William B. Hall $650. 00 annually
Royal N. Dorgan 750. 00 it
David G. Birch 780. 00 of
Cdr. Barns stated that the committee has considered the appli-
cations and bids as submitted, and recommends that Mr. Hall be -en-
gaged.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that William B. Hall be engaged as Dog Warden for
the period May 11 1940 to December 31, 1940 at an annual salary of
,:"650- 00; said Warden to
provide pound and food for doh si a zed.
Carried.
1?Q UTILITY TALC CgNTINUED City Attorney Thaler presented the fol-
lowing; draft of a Local Law to continue the 1% utility tax for the
year July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 and stated that action must be
deferred until the period required by Section 13 of the City Home
Rule Laic shall have elapsed.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section I. Sub-division 1 and 4 of Local Law #2 for the year
nineteen hundred and thirty-seven as amended by Local Law #1 for
the year nineteen hundred and thirty-eight and Local Law #1 for the
year nineteen hundred and thirty-nine are hereby amended to read as
follows:
1. Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 20b 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
husldrsd thirty-seven, to June thirtieth, nineteen hundred
forty Lone, 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 sub-
ject to such supervision under Article 3b of the Public Service Law
and a tax equal to one peg centum of its gross operating income is
hereby imposed for the same period upon every other utility doing
business in the City of Ithaca, which taxes shall have application
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only within the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca and shall
be in addition to any and all other taxes and fees imposed by any
other provision of law for the same period. Such taxes shall not
be imposed on any transaction originating or consummated outside of
the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, notwithstanding that
some act be necessarily performed with respect to such transaction
within such limits.
4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or
before September 25th, December 25th, March 25th, and June 25th, a
return for the 3 calendar months preceding each such return date,
including any period for which the tax imposed hereby or by any
amendment hereof is effective, each of which returns shall state
the gross income or gross operating income for the period covered
by each such return. Returns shall be filed with the City Chamber-
lain on a form to be furnished by hire for such purpose and shall
contain such other data, information or matter as the City Chamber-
lain may require to be included therein. Notw4thstanding the for-
going provisions of this sub-division, any utility whose average
gross income or average gross operating income, as the case may pe, *.
for the aforesaid 3 months period is less than $1500. , may file Tts
return for such period on June 25th, 1939, June 25th, 1940, June 25th,
1941 respectively. The City Chamberlain may require at any time a
further or supplemental return, which shall contain any data that
may be specified by the City Chamberlain. Every return shall have
annexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the
same, or of the 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 true.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
Resolved, that the Local Law be tabled until the next meeting.
Carried.
F;E7UNDING BOND ISSUE Attorney Thaler advised the Council that,
. �.. suant to Section 23, sub-division 2a of the General City Law,
�:;r�_' Z be possible to issue refunding bonds to partially meet the
rnaturity for the current year. The matter was discussed by
to :pc,-, ncil and it was agreed that it would be preferable to issue
et�u��.i-�g bonds rather than home relief bonds, as has been done in
!.h3 past, thereby showing the total estimated cost for relief in
c .e budget.
It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the City
Attorney and City Clerk be authorized and directed to investigate
tie advisibility of issuing the bonds at an early date due to the
favorable rates at the present time.
BUDGET 1940 The Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1940
ad been completed, footed and proved and showed the following total
values
Land $10, 975, 625-
Buildings 4 0 60 .
Real Property 601481, 225-5
Exempt Property �00.
Net Real Property 3 3
Franchise 9,79 957.
957
Total Assessable 37,813:057.
He also reported that valuations in the amount of $129,025.
here exempt by reason of pensions and/or bonuses but were taxable
nevertheless for all highway purposes.
Further, that the tentative budget for 1940 amounting to
$846, 738. as already agreed upon, could be balanced by applying a
tax rate of 9$13. 60 for all general city purposes and a tax rate of
x;. 61 on pension and bonus exempt property for all highway purposes,
which would include in the budget a portion of the estimated costs
for debt service but require that the balance of debt service costs
be met by a refunding bond issue. He suggested that it was incumb-
ent on the Council at this time to officially approve the budget,
fix the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations.
1940
% CITY BUDGET
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
I. GENERAL GOVERNMENT 73,470.00
101 Common Council $ 200.00
102 Mayor' s Office 20990.00
109 Chamberlain' s Office 9,594.00
110 Clerk, Comptroller, Registrar 11,000.00
111 Assessor' s Office 2,600.00
112 Attorney' s Office 2,200.00
113 Civil Service Commission 300.00
114 Board of Public Works 3,400.00
116 Engineer' s Office 9,300.00 .
117 Election Commissioners 5,200.00
119 City Court 5,000.00
119 City Hall 9,500.00
120 Isolation Hospital 125.00
129 Employee' s Retirement System 13,491.00
129 Undistributed Expenses 1, 700.00
II. PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY 113, 250.00
130 Police force 53,900.00
132 Fire force 54,000.00
133 Fire Dept. buildings 3,000.00
134 Building Commissioner 1,350.00
137 Sealer of Weights & Measures 1,100.00
III. CONSERVATION OF HEALTH 19,920.00
150 Administrative 5,325.00
151 Conservation & Inspection 5, 750.00
152 Isolation Hospital Care 200.00
153 Parochial Schools 1,350.00
154 Venereal Clinic 275.00
155 Miscell. Health Clinics 6,420.00
156 Mosquito Control 500.00
157 Lunacy Examinations 100.00
IV. SANITATION & CLEANLINESS 41,400.00
160 Sewers — General 1,900.00
161 Street Cleaning 9,500.00
162 Refuse & Garbage 22,000.00
164 Sewage Disposal Plant — Franklin St. 3,550.00
165 Sewage Pump Station — Buffalo St. 315.00
166 Sewage Pump Station — Wood St. 110.00
167 Sewage Pump Station — Cherry St. 125.00
169 Storm Sewers 3,500.00
169 Plumbing Inspector 1,400.00
V. HIGHWAYS, CREEKS & BRIDGES 71,412.00
190 Street Lighting 24,062.00
191 Highway Maintenance 26,000.00
192 Snow & Ice 9,000.00
193 Franklin St. Buildings 750.00
194 Bridge Maintenance 9,500.00
195 Creek Maintenance 1,200.00
196 Machine Shop Maintenance 2,900.00
VI. PUBLIC WELFARE RELIEF 121,992.00
190 Administrative Expenses 17,399.00
191 Home Relief 104,493.00
VII. OLD AGE RELIEF 114,119.00
200 Administrative Expenses 9,615.00
201 Old Age Relief 105,500.00
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VIII. PARKS & RECREATION $ 22,100.00
230 Park Dept., General $ 9,000.00
231 Percy Field 250.00
232 Stewart Park 6,400.00
233 Treman Park 750.00
234 Golf Course 3,900.00
235 Airport 1,900.00
IX. PUBLIC UTILITILS (Non—commer.) 7,925.00
250 Municipal Parking Area 3,000.00
251 Municipal Comfort Station 1,325.00
4CoCemetery Pund 3,600-00
X. MISCELLAIv'EOUS 12,000.00
260 Judgments & Settlements 700.00
261 Workmen' s Compensation 2,000.00
262 Taxes expunged or paid 500.00
• 263 Tax Sale expense & purchases 1, 2_5.00
264 Contributions — Library;G.A.R. 2,075.00
267 General Insurance 5,300.00
XI. MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS 132,261.00
270 Bond Principal 91,000.00
272 Bond Interest 40,761.00
273 Interest on Temp. Loans 500.00
Balance $62,000.00 to be financed by
refunding bond issue
XII. CONSTRUCTION & PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS 40,000.00
XIII. CONTINGENT FUND 15,000.00
Grand Total of Estimates or BUDGET $ 7g4,739.00
BUDGET SUMMARY (Recap. by Groups as Provided by City Charter)
Estimated Expenses
Board of Public Works $ 174,162.00
Public Welfare 236,000.00
Public Health 19,920.00
Fire Department 57,000.00
Under Common Council 125.395.00
Total Maintenance 612,477.00
Debt Service 1 2 261 QQ
144,739-00
Permanent Improvements 4o,gQ2.op
Total Budget Expense $ 8 9.
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ASSESSED VALUATION FOR 1940
The 1940 Assessment Roll shows the following valuations:
Total real property valuation $60,4gl,225.00
Total Franchise valuation g
Total Fall Valuation 61,361,192.00
Total Exemption .5x+9,, 27..5.00
Total Net Taxable Vaulation $37.813.057.00
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ESTIMATED INCOME FOR 191+0
For Relief Purposes $ 236,000.00
Home Relief and Old Age Assistance $ 118,025.25
(State & Federal Reimbursements)
Utility Taxes 12, 700,00
From City Tax Levy 105, 274.75
For All Other Purposes 111, 772.4o
Estimated Revenues
Bank Stack Taxes 1,500.00
Mortgage Taxes 1,500.00
Franchise Taxes 111,000.00
Personal Income Taxes 19,000.00
Beverage Taxes 29,000.00
Street Railway Franchise 150.00
Cornell University Contribution 9,250.00
Fire Protection (outside of City) 500.00
Fees, Fines, License, etc. 4,500.00
Departmental Earnings 26,172.110
Water Dept. (Share of Admin. Expenses) 5, 700.00
Refund on Mayor' s Salary (Part) 0.00
Reserve for Rorkmens' Compensation 1,900.00
Reserve for Debt Retirement 1,026.23
Surplus from prior year 24.59Q._77
27,517.00
Tax Levy on $129,025. ® 3.61 per M
for highway urposes '46575
Tax Levy on $3,913,057. 0 13.60 per M
for all other purposes $514, 257.57
Less amount for relief as above 1_05. 214.75 1108.952.82 4on,r�S 60
Total Budget Income $7,4,73g.00
Approved and. adopted by the Common Council May 1, 1940.
F. H. pringer
City omptroller
Common Council -5- May 1, 1940
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as agreed
upon at a meeting held April 29, 1940 be and the same hereby are
finally approved, adopted and confirmed in the total sum of $846, 738-
in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith,
and
Whereas, available and estimated revenues total $139, 289. 40,
and estimated revenues to be used for welfare relief only, total
4130, 725- 25 thereby leaving $514, 723- 35 as the amount to be raised
by taxation, and
Whereas, the assessment roll for 1940, certified and filed by
the City Assessor, has been footed and proved by the City Clerk and
show3 a total net t--,xa,ble value of $37, 913, 057. , and
4,Thcreasthe �Lo4al tax limit, as prescribed by the City Charter
M a�iounte t--) ,,r,;,r�; 6�, 91 for 1940, therefore
Be i Fur'; < r n�=,�ol;�ed, that the tax rate for all hi .�hway pur-
poses be and tlhe sa le hereby is established and fixed at 3. 61 per
cn:D thousand dollars of valuation exempt by reason of pension and/
or aolius, and -shat the tax rate for general city purposes for the
fiscF.l year 1940 be and the same hereby is established and fixed
at $13. 60 per one thousand dollars of taxable valuation as shown,
ce tified and extended against the respective
city tax roll thereby making a total tax levy, on the 1940
Of 8514, 723- 35, and vY, as near as may be
Be It Further Resolved, that the amount of said tax levy be
spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against
tike respective properties shown on said city tax roll in accordance
their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of $13. 60
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 apportion the city tax as above, and that
upon the completion of the extension of said roll the Clerk shall
Prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of
said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and
ft rested to sign and affix the corporate seal to such warrant and
fori,lhr,ith to file the same with said roll with the City Chamberlain,
and
Be It Further Resolved, that upon the execution and filing of
said warrant, and tax roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts
Of the city tax set orosite each and every property shall thereby
become tax liens, and collectible in accordance with
pro=,i si ons of the City Charter and other larva apTili cable there-
to, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the total sun of $946, 738. be
appropriated in accordance with the tax budget as adopted, to the
respective boards, offices and departments of the city for the
ru.rposes respectively set forth therein.
Ayes Barns, 8hurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry, Vail,
Adams, Gibb
Nays 1 i�azza Lotion Carried.
Approved this 1st day of blay, 1940. rl J
Jose Ca�pbell, Mayor
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
F. H. pringer
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192 MIXON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. T.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. June 5, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtnesuer, Perry,
Adams, Gibb
Supervisor - Norris
Attorney - Thaler
Chamberlain - Snyder
Police Commissioner - Comfort
Clerk - Springer
MIN UTE6 Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PETITION RE ALBANY STREET TRAFFIC A peition signed by 26 residents
of S. Albany Street was presented protesting the use of Albany Street
as a truck route. the
The petition stated that/traffic is causing damage to their
homes as well as to the pavement and the night traffic disturbs the
patients in the Reconstruction Home. The petitioners suggested
that traffic could be rerouted by way of Fulton Street and the fair
grounds road.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police Committee
for investigation and report. Carried.
ITHACA ROAD TRAFFIC Attorney Thaler reported that the city ordin-
ances are not being observed by traffic in Ithaca Road and it was
regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Police Committee
study conditions in that section and make recommendations.
REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO USE CITY PROPERTY FOR RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Rev. John G. Hessler, Pastor of the Free Methodist Church, requested
permission to use the plot of city owned land in Fair Street for
the purpose of erecting a tent and conducting religious services for
a three week Period during July. Alderman Gibb stated that he was
not in favor of granting use of city property for any religious ser-
vices and it was moved
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried.
VOTT-NG MACHINE The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the
Automatic Voting Machine Co. offering to exchange another voting
machine for use at Fall elections with the privilege of paying for
same about May 1, 1941.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to execute the necessary contract for the purchase of one
voting machine from the Automatic Voting Machine Co.
Unanimously Carried.
MAYORS CONFiRENCE - ROCHESTER The Clerk reported that the Mayors
Conference to be held in Rochester on June 10, 11 and 12 and as the
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IrAyor and Acting Uayor will be unable to attend, the Mayor has
designated Alderman Vail to attend as the Councils representative.
It was reported that Attorney Thaler and Chamberlain Snyder
also wish to attend the Conference.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
Resolved, that Alderman Vail, Attorney Thaler and Chamberlain
Snyder be authorized to attend the Conference on the dates as shown
above at city expense. Unanimously Carried.
OBSERVANCE OF CITY ORDINANCES AND RULES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
1 letter from the Ithaca Women 's Club was read in which it was
stated that the club members promised to cooperate by obeying city
ordinances and rules and requested the authoritieb to, Btrictly --dnforce
the ordinance concerning smoke and the rules concerning accumulation
of garbage for collection and packaging of papers for collection.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that thb matter of enforcing the smoke ordinance be
referred to the City Attorney to ascertain what can be done in the
matter of enforcing same.
Be It Further Resolved, that the matter concerning the collec-
tion of garbage be referred to the Board of Public Works. Carried.
Common Council -2- June 5, 1940
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES CONFERENCE A letter from Sealer L. J.
Gaurnier was read requesting permission to attend the annual Con-
ference of Sealers of Weights & Measures to be held at Lake Placid
on July 9, 10 and 11. The Clerk pointed out that no funds were
provided in the 1940 budget for traveling expenses and that the
appropriation of $1100. does not provide sufficient funds for the
Sealer ' s annual salary of $1200.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the sum of $150. be and hereby is appropriated
from the Contingent Fund to Budget Item #137.
Be It Further Resolved, that Sealer L. J. Gaurnier be and
hereby is authorized to attend the Conference at Lake Placid at
city expense.
Ayes
Nays 0 Carried and Approved.
INVESTIGATION OF ELECTRIC RATES A letter from the firm, Burne &
McDonnell, Consulting Engineers, of Cincinnati, Ohio was read re-
questing the privilege of making a survey of electric rates in the
City of Ithaca with the idea of securing a reduction of same. The
letter stated that the firm would be pleased to arrange, a confer-
ence without obligating the City.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a joint
committee from the Common Council and the Board of Public Works to
confer with the Engineers, provided such conference does not
obligate the City in any way. Carried.
SANITARY SEVER LINE TO ME, G. L. F. BUILDING The Clerk reported a
request from the Board of Public 'Works for an appropriation of
X750. to construct a sanitary sewer line to accommodate the new
G. L. F. building in E. Clinton Street.
By Aldermen Barns, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the Board
of Public Works should finance the installation of the sewer line
from funds already appropriated. Carried.
AUCTION S ALE OF CITY PROPERTY It was reported that the Board of
Public forks has again called attention to the condition of the
city owned property at 214 Third Street ,and urged the sale of same
at an early date. Alderman Barns recommended that the property
together with several other parcels for which the City has no use
should be sold at auction. .
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
Whereas, the City has acquired several parcels of property
on Ta:. Sales over a period of years, and has perfected its title
on these parcels.
Nor Therefore Be It Resolved, that the City Chamberlain be
and hereby is authorized and directed to sell as required by lair,
the following described properties so acquired:
1. 9 lots and street area - Morris Ave. � Fourth St. - leap 59 -
Block 44 - Lot #4, 6, 12, 12a., 12b, 21b 21c, 22 and 23.
2. Lot - 110 Morris Ave. - Map 58 - Block 44 - Lot -#12c.
Lot - 112 Morris Ave. - Map 58 - Block 44 - Lot #12d.
House & Lot - 214 Third St. - Map 59 - Block 44 - Lot #22.
5. Lot - Chestnut St. - Map 15 - Block 22 - Lot 48®.
6. Lot - Giles St. - Map 246 - Block 314 - Lot 4 . Carried.
REFUNDING BOND ISSUE The Clerk reported that in accordance with
instructions, the City Attorney and City Clerk have investigated
the advisability of issuing the proposed refunding bonds at an
early date and find that the bonds should be sold prior to July 1st
when the bond payments to be refunded, become due. It was also
found that permission must be secured from the State Comptroller
before the bonds may be issued.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the City Comptroller be and hereby is authorized
to make application to the State Comptroller for permission to issue
$62,000. Public Improvement Refunding Bonds.
Ayes 8
Nays 0 Carried and Approved.
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Common Council -3- June 5, 1940
The Clerk reported receipt from the Bond Attorneys of an
approved ordinance authorizing the issuance of $62,000. Public Im-
provement Refunding Bonds.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
AN ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
$62, 000. PUBLIC I11PROVEIPIENT REFUNDING BONDS.
BE IT ORDAINED AND RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. The Common Council of the City of Ithaca has as-
certained and hereby determines and declares that said City has
heretofore issued $10, 000. Improvement Bonds, Series E, dated
January 1, 1926, $20, 000. Improvement Bonds, Series F, dated Janu-
ary 1, 1025, $10, 000. Improvement Bonds, Series G, dated January
1, 1930, $10,000. Improvement Bonds, Series H, dated July 1, 1932,
$5, 000- Public Grounds and Building Bonds, Series A, dated Janu-
ary 1, 1925, and $15, 000. Public Grounds and Building Bonds,
Series B, dated July 1, 1925; and that each of said bonds is pay-
able on the 1st day of July, 1940, and was issued prior to and
evidenced indebtedness incurred prior to the let day of January,
1939, and that each of said bonds is now a valid and legally bind-
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Ing obligation of said City, and that no part of the principal of
any of said bonds has been paid, and that there are no funds in
the City treasury which are required by law to be used solely for
the purpose of paying said principal.
Section 2. There shall be issued pursuant to Section 5 of
the General Municipal Law of New York bonds of the City- of Ithaca
of the aggregate principal amount of J62,000. to be designated
Public Improvement Refunding Bonds, for the purpose of refunding
$62, 000. of the principal of the outstanding bonds described in
Section 1 of this ordinance. k,
Section 3. Said Public Improvement Refunding Bonds shall
consist of sixty-tiro bonds of the denomination of $1, 000. each,
numbered from 1 to 62, inclusive, in the order of their maturity,
and shall be dated June 15, 1040, and shall be payable in annual
installments, on June 15th in each year as follows, viz. : Ten
bonds in each of the years 1945 to 1040, inclusive, and twelve
bonds in the year 1950. Said bonds shall bear interest at a rate
wilich shall be hereafter determined by the Common Council and
which shall not exceed six per centum '(611o) per annum. Such interest
shell be payable semi-annually on each June 15th and December 15th
subsequent to the date of said bonds.
Section 4. Each of said bonds shall be a coupon bond,
registerable as to both principal and interest, and shall be signed
by the Mayor and by the City Clerk and City Comptroller, and shall
be sealed with the corporate seal of the City of Ithaca. Each of
the interest coupons to be attached to said bonds shall be authen-
ticated by the fac-simile signature of said City Clerk and City
Comptroller. Said bonds and the interest coupons thereto attached
shall be issued in such form as may be hereafter determined by
ordinance of the Common Council.
Section 5. There shall be raised annually by tax upon all
the taxable property in the City of Ithaca a sum sufficient to
pay the principal of and interest on said bonds, as the same small
become due, and the faith and credit of said City is hereby pledged
for the payment of the principal of said bonds and of the interest
thereon, as such principal and interest shall become due.
Section 6. Each of said bonds shall contain a recital that
it is issued pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5 of the General i;Iunicipal Law of New York.
Section 7. Said bonds shall be sold by the Common Council
in the manner prescribed by law.
Ayes 5
Nays 0 Carried.
Approved June 5, 1940 l 7 4
Mayor
Common Council -4- June 5, 1940
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to make provision for the
sale of the $62, 000. Public Improvement Refunding Bonds which are
to be issued pursuant to the resolution adopted by the Common Coun-
cil on the 5th day of June, 1940: NON, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVID by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Section 1. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to cause to be published, in the manner prescribed by law, a notice
of the sale of said bonds in substantially the following f or:i:
NOTICE OF SALE
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
$62, 000. PUBLIC IUPROVE ENT REFUNDING BONDS
Sealed proposals will be received and considered by the Common
Council of the City of Ithaca, at the City Hall in Ithaca, New York,
until Wednesday, the 1 th day of June, 1940, at 11 o 'clock A.U.
(Eastern Standard Time for the purchase of $62,000. Public Improve-
ment Bonds of the City of Ithaca. The bonds are dated June 15, 1940
and are payable in annual installments on June 15th in each year as
follows: $10, 000. of bonds in each of the years 1945 to 1949, inclu-
sive, and $12, 000. of bonds in 1950. The bonds rill be of the
denomination of $1,000. each and will be coupon bonds with privilege
of conversion into registered bonds. Both principal and interest
will be payable in lawful ;money of the United States of America at
The Chase Rational Bank of the City of New York, in New York City.
Interest will be payable serai-annually on June 15th and December 15th.
Bidders are invited to name the rate of interest which the
bonds are to bear. The rate named must be a multiple of one-quarter
or one-tenth of one per centltn, must not exceed six per cent=. and
must be the same for all of the bonds. The bonds will be awarded
to the bidder offering to take them at the lowest rate of interest,
at a pr:iee not less than par and accrued interest. As between
bidders -taming the same rate of interest, the amount of premium will
d.eterminn she award.
No bid for less than all of the bonds will be considered.
The ri ;ht is reserved to reject any or all bids.
T1» bonds are authorized to be issued pursuant to Section S
of the General Municipal Law to refund outstanding bonds. The City
is authorized and required by law to levy on all taxable property
of the City such ad valorem taxes as may be necessary to pay the
bonds and the interest thereon without limitation as to rate or
amount.
The successful bidder will be furnished with the opinion of
liessrs. Reed, Hoyt, Washburn & Clay, of New York City, that the
bonds are valid and binding obligations of the City of Ithaca.
Proposals may be mailed in a sealed envelope marked on the
cutside "Proposal for Bonds", and addressed to the undersigned City
Clo-,rk, City Hall, Ithaca, New York.' Bidders must deposit with their
bids a certified cheer for $1, 240. payable to the order of the City
to secure the City against any loss resulting from a failure of the
bidder to comply with the terms of his bid. Purchaser must pay
accrued rterest from the date of the bonds to the date of delivery.
No interest will be alloyed uu_ on the amount of the deposit made by
the successful bidder.
Common Council -5- June 5, 1940
A detailed report of essential facts will be submitted to
any interested bidder. The average assessed valuation of real
estate subject to taxation by the City, as determined by the last
collleted assessment roll and the four preceding a.ssess�i,ent rolls,
is X37, 945, 653. ; the total bonded debt of the City including the
bonds described above, is $2, 029, 000. ; the population of the City
according to the most recent united States Census is 20, 708 (1930) ;
the bonded debt of the City does not include the debt of any other
subdivision 'caving power to levy taxes upon any or all of the
nroperty subject to the taxing nor-er of the City.
The fiscal year of the City begins on January lst, in each
year. The amounts of taxes levied by the City for the fiscal years
beginning January 1, 1937, January 1 19 5 and January 1, 1939 were,
respectively, $441, 931- 02, $487, 851- 43, 484, 452. 34; the amounts
of such taxes uncollected at the end of the respective fiscal years
were, $ None , $ Ifons , $ N__ one_; sand the amounts of such taxes which
re;11ained uncollected as of the date of this notice were, respective-
ly, $ None , $ None , $ None The amount of taxes levied for the
current fiscal year was $514, 723. 35 and the ariount of such taxes
which have been collected is X30, 235. 08. (Collection period June lst
to July 3rd)
The City of Ithaca operates under a special Charter enacted by
Chapter 503 of the of 1905 of New York, and the arlendirnents
thereto.
By order of the Common Council.
Dated: June 5, 1940.
F. H. Springer, City Clerk
Section 2. Sealed proposals for the purchase of said $62, 000.
Public Im-orove:::ent Refunding Bonds shall be received and considered
by the C onion Council, and said bonds shall be sold pursuant to
and in accordance with said notice of sale.
Ayes 5
N,-:.y s 0 Carried.
AnnToved June 5, 1040 '�-
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BRINDLEY STREET CONDE'.:NATION PROCEEDINGS Attorney Thaler reported
receipt of a request from Attorney J. F. O 'Connor to cancel condemna-
tion proceedings filed by the City on November 12, 1917 and Septem-
ber 7, 1915 on -property in Brindley Street 7rest of the Lehigh Valley
railroad tracks between State and Buffalo Streets.
The Alderman agreed that the City has no reason for acquiring
this property and it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to sign
stipulation cancelling the comdemnation proceedings.
Unaniizously Carried.
ROBERT F. 1JDDAUGH - DAlAGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reported that
a claim in the amount of 300. was filed with the Board of Public
Works by 11'r. Mkiddaugh for damages to his car, alleged to have been
sustained when he collided with a catch basin in S. CayuVa Street
extension. ;air. Thaler reported that the Board of Public Works has
rejected the claim and he recom-::,ended that the Council do the same.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the claim be denied. Carried.
LOCAL LAA 2 - UTILITY TAX Attorney Tahler announced the
necessary time has elapsed since the proposed Local Law extending
the 1% Utility Tax was presented to the Council and it should be
voted upon at this meeting.
Coi,mon Council - Audit Sheet
June 5, 1940 i
Name Amount
New York Telephone Co. I
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Ithaca Laundries Inc. 39. 60 ,
The Ithaca Journal 12.00-
A. C. Gibson Co. , Inc. .78"
The McBee Company
5-
Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 14. 95
Addressograph Division 12.00x
T. G. miller 's Sons Paper Co. 9. 90. I
C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 5,80
Stover Printing Co. 58,01-
C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 39. 25
George A. Blean 38. 25-
The Chase National Bank 5-00-
Matthew Bender & Co. 5-00- 1
Henry R. Head 1. 23
I Stallman of Ithaca 1.91 f
N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 26 -
Harrison Adams, Sheriff 16. 64°
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 24, 35 j
Seneca Street Garage x-3. 66
j C. A. Woolsey Paint & Color Co. r,8- 2r, -
North Jersey Paint Co. 15.00 -
1 J. B. Lang Engine & Garage Co. 12.75
Carpenter-Yorton Co.
15. 00f
Jamie son- icYinney 5. 24
Carpenter-Morton Co. 22. 50 - ?
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 9. 6 N.Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 63. 94x-
N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 60. 54
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Health Dept. of N. Y. City ' 82.06%
M. J. Kolar • 51.93 r
F. E. Norton . 1.54P
D. F. Van Vliet 1.25
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 9.40
Wilmot Castle Company F 20.00L--
E. Mae Mandeville , 13.95
Helen H. Netro - 7.80 +�
Laura A. Head - 33.69
Dr. J. W. Judd 40.00
A. H. Stubblefield 3.80
N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp. - 4.16 V'
Davis & Lee Electric Co. 1.00
N. Y. Telephone Co. - 10.630'
Eugene Graves 2.75 '-"
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 1.2`)'
Mrs. Madora Baker 10.001^
C. S. Wallace, MI.D. 43.05 ,
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Common Council -6-- June 5, 1040
3y Alderman Barns, seconded by Alden°qan Mazza:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COIZ-.10N COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS
FOLL07S:
Section 1. Sub-divisions 1 and 4 of Local L^,w 7#2 for the year
niaeteen hundred and thirty-seven as a:Aended by Local Lain, 41 for
t �.e year nineteen hundred a_ld thirty-ei,;ht and Local Latin #1 for the
year nineteen hunr,red and t'airty-nine are hereby amended to read as
follows :
1. Pursuant to the authority granted by Section 20b of the
General City La,,,, of the State of New Yon.., a tax equal to one per
century of its gross income for the period from July first, Nineteen
hun,Bred. thirty-seven, to June thirtieth, nineteen hundred forty-one,
is hereby imposed uaon every utility doing business in the Citir of
R Ithaca whicn is subject to the supervision of the State Denartr.ient
of Public Service, except ;iaotor carriers or brokers subject to such
supervision under Article 3b of the Public Service Lap and a tax
equal to one per centurn of its -rocs operatin inco;:le is hereby
i_7:)ose6. for tie ,-)e.-iod upon every other utility doing business
in the City of Itriaca, which taxes shall have application only with-
in the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca and shall be in
addition to any and all other taxes and fees i?;lposed by any other
1>rotrision of lair, for the se.-pie period. Such taxes shall not be
-oosed on any transaction originating or consurmnated outside of the
territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, nOZLWithstanding that some
act be :necessarily 7erforrned with respect to such transaction with-
in such li:Alits•
4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or
before Se �te�nber 25t:1, December 2 ;th, Tia,rch 25th, and June 25t11, a
return for the 3 calendar vaonths preceding each such return date,
including any period for which the tax i�-iposed hereby or by any
a:iena-.eht hereof is effective, each of which returns s'tia?1 state
the ,,;rocs inca::e or w;ross over^.tiny- income for the period_ covered
by ea,cil such retir_rn. Returns s�lall be filed with the City C)-,ariber-
lain on a. -for;•a -10-o be -fu.rni shed by laim for such purpose and shall
con_' t-,,in such ot:aer d-1.ta, infor-,atioi or :.utter as the Cittr Cllamber-
lcr n ;,ay -require to be included tiierein. the for-
;oinr; -provisions of ,hfis sub-6.ivision, an-;r utility whose average
;Toss inca;e or a,vera e ;nos: ocerati::g inco;,e, as t 1.e case ;:air be,
or ti"ie foreS2.ld 3 !_.o_^lt'-Ls ';')eriod is less than :,:1500. , it,y file 7 tB
for slic-h reriod oil J,ine 2-th, 1939, June 25t=1, 19��0, Jwie; ?5th,
l' 41 reSjDectively. T.ae City C '^,'. l a require c-.,t `t� ti's-io a,
oar_ sin ;:1�,,,j �t Y
fu-rt,l r or SU.pn1E'"sa It^1 return, rhich s1nall contain data that
may be onecified by the City Cha. ioerlain. Every return shall have
annexed t Iereto an a,fa.idavit o:` the held of t-7e utilit,.T the
ma le, or of the orner or of a co-n rtner thereof, or of a, princi-pal
officer of the cor-nora.tion, if suci; business be conducted by a
cox oration, to the effect than the state , ents conta.i:led Herein
are true.
Section r. This Local Lc-,,r shall to=- e of-Feet i _i�zedii�,tely.
Aires 7 iiazza, Stephens, Barns, Shur,er, .Leachtzeauer, AC,n.:,zs,
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33=-�.ys 1 Perry Carried.
App-.owed June 194o.
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AUDIT By Aldergan Gibb, seconded by Al ier:-;an Shur`er:
Resolved., that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the same hereby are a-onroved and ordered i-)add. Carried.
Corainon Council -7- June 5, 1940
FLASHPOINT CLEANING FLUID Attorney Thaler called attention to the H'
lack of an ordinance limiting the Flash-point for liquid usedfor
cleaning purposes, and agreed to prepare an ordinance and submit
to the Charter and Ordinance Cormnittee for study and report at the
next meeting.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Police Commissioner Comfort re-
ported a request to limit the parking on the south side of Oak Ave. &
to further regulate traffic in ! itc'Olell Street.
The Y�ayor referred the matter to the Police Committee for in-
vestigation and report.
DEPARTIrX, NT OF HEALTH CAR MILEAGE Alderman Leachtneauer reported
that the Committee on Relations with the Board of Health have in-
vestilp"ated the advisability of purchmaing a car for the use of
the Dairy and Pleat Inspector and they feel that the present mileage
arra;age�:,er_t is more favorable for the City.
PAINTING HALLWAY - BOARD_ OF HEALTH HEADQUARTERS_ Alderman
Lea.chtneauex reported that Dr. Broad has requested the Council to
appropriate funds to paint the hall�a.y in their new headquarters.
He reported that the Library Association have agreed to paint their
share of the hallway and it was felt that all the paintinEshould be
done at the sane time.
By Alder'.1an Adams, seconded by Aldex';zan Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the sun of $150. or as Much thereof as may be
necessary be and hereby is appropriated to the Departf_ient of Health
from the Contingent Fund for !painting the hallw&y.
Unanimously Carried.
WELFARE DEPART lENT Alderman Barns reported that Welfare Dem Tt-
:ent costs were hi , her durin-, ! ay and suggested that the ".a,rors
Conference be requested to s,-)onsor legislation permittinc, velfare
recipients to be er_:ployed on city projects when wort, is available.
No action :-a.s taken.
On :notion the meeting s, as adjourned to reconvene at 12 o 'cloc.'k
Aoon, Jednesday, Jvne l�, 104 0.
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City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Adjourned Regular meeting 11 A-1'- E. S. T. June 19, 1940
12 D. S. T.
.RESENT
."ayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Adams, Gibb
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Deb. Clerk - Blean
iINUTES 114inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FEFUNDING BOND SALE Mayor Campbell announced that the advertised
time limit for receiving bids for the purchase of $62, 000. 00 Public
Improvement Refunding Bonds had elapsed and that therefor it was in
order to consider such bids as had been duly filed. The Clerk, be-
ingaathorized, opened and read the following proposals:
Bidder Int. Price
Campbell, Phelps & Co. , Inc.
Sherwood & Co. " J 1. 20 $62, 031- 00
The First Boston Corp. 1. 20 62, 000- 00
i?anfg. & Traders Trust, Buffalo 1. 25 62, 055- 19
Ira Huapt & Co. r
C. F. Childs & Co.:- J 1. 25 62, 026. 00
Adams, EcEntee & Co. , Inc. 1. 30 62, 204. 60
Geo. B. Gibbons & Co. , Inc. 1. 30 62, 092. &
E. H. Rollins & Sons Inc. 1. 30 62, o64- 48
Graham, Parsons & Co. 1. 0 62, 020- 00
First Nat 'l Bank of Ithaca 1. 0 62p253- 00
First Nat 'l of Chicago 1. 40 62, 200. 00
Harris Trust & Savings Bank 1. 4o 62, 117- 80
DIUinsch, klonell & Co. , Inc. 1. 40 62, 099- 20
F. IV. Reichard & Co. 1. 40 62, 099- 90
Roosevelt & Weigold Inc. 1. 40 62, 06g. 20
Marine Trust Co. Buffalo
R. D. White & Co. , New York. J 1. 40 62, 021. 00
Barr Bros. & Co. , Inc. 1. 40 62, 014. 89
Halsey, Stuart. & Co. , Inc. 1. 50 62, 261- 02
Salomon Bros. & Hutzler 1. 50 62, 155. 00
Union Securities Corp. 1. 50 62,129. 58
Sage, Rutty & Co. , Inc. 1. 50 62, 101. 06
Tompkins Co. Trust Co. 2. 00 62, 000. 00
All bids were accompanied by certified checks in th@ amount of
1, 240. 00.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the sale of the 62, 000. 00 Public Improvement
Refunding Bonds be and the same hereby is awarded to Campbell,
Phelps & Co. , Inc. and Sherwood Co. , jointly, of 70 Pine Street,
New York, N. Y. in accordance with the terms of their low bid, at
an interest rate of one and two-tenths per centum (1. 20°0) per annurri
and at a price of $62, 031. 00 plus accrued interest to date of
delivery of the bonds.
Ayes 9 fazza, Stephens, Barns, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Vail, Adams, Gibb
Nays 0 _ %aotion carried.
Submitted to me and approved this 19th day of June, nineteen
hundred and forty.
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By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
17HEREAS, the Common Council has duly received sealed proposals
-'or and has sold $62, 000 Public Improvement Refunding Bonds of the
�i.t-; of Ithaca authorized to be issued by the ordinance adopted by
` 1_e Common Council on the 5th day of June, 1940, and the Common
Council desires to make further provision for the issuance of said
bcjnds: NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Section 1. The $62, 000 Public Improvement Refunding Bonds of
'he City of Ithaca dated the 15th day of June, 1940, authorized to
be issued by the ordinance adopted by the Common Council on the 5th
day of June, 1940, consisting of the bonds numbered from 1 to 62,
inclusive, shall bear interest at the rate of one and two-tenths
r,er centum (1. 200) per annum, payable semi-annually on June 15th and
December 15th.
Section 2. Each of said bonds shall be issued in substantially
the following form:
No. No.
UNITED STATES OF A%:RICA
STATE OF NEW YORK
CITY OF ITHACA
PUBLIC I :PROVEIIENT RE=DING BOND
�l, 000. $1,000.
The City of Ithaca, a municipal corporation in the County of
Tompkins and State of New York, for value received hereby acknow-
ledges itself indebted and promises to pay to the bearer, or, if
this bond be registered, to the registered owner, his legal repre-
sentatives, successors or assigns, the sum of
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1, 000. 00)
on the 15th day of June, 19_, with interest thereon from the date
hereof at the rate of one and two-tenths per centum (1. 200) per
annum, payable semi-annually on each June 15th and December 15th
subsequent to the date of this bond, upon presentation and surrender
of the annexed interest coupons as they severally become due, or,
if this bond be converted into a registered bond, to the registered
owner, his legal representatives, successors or assigns. Both
principal of and interest on this bond are payable in lawful money
of the United States of America at the principal office of The Chase
National Bank of the City of New York, in the Borough of Manhattan,
City and State of New York.
At the request of the holder of this bond, this bond will be
converted into a registered bond, in accordance with the provisions
of the General Municipal Law. If so converted, this bond will be
transferable only upon presentation to the City Clerk with a written
assignment duly acknowledged or proved, at which time the name of
the assignee will be entered hereon and in the books kept for that
purpose in the office of said City Clerk.
This bond is one of an issue of bonds of like date and tenor,
except as to maturity, and is issued pursuant to the provisions of
Section S of the General unicipal Law of New York, and pursuant
to an ordinance duly adopted by the Common Council of said City on
the 5th day of June, 194-0.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts
and things required by the Constitution or statutes of the State of
New York to exist, be performed or happen precedent to or in the
issuance of this bond, exist, have been performed and have happened,
and that the issue of bonds of which this is one, together with all
other indebtedness of said City, is within every debt and other
limit prescribed by the Constitution or statutes of said State, and
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the full faith and credit of said City are hereby pledged for the
punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this bond in
o,ccordance with its terms.
IN 7ITNESS WHEREOF, said City has caused its corporate seal
t '3e hereunto affixed, and this bond to be signed by its l'.Tayor .and
�,,Y its City Clerk and City Comptroller, and the annexed coupons to
beIr the fac-simile signature of said City Clerk and City Comptroller,
,-nd this bond to be dated June 15, 1940.
Mayor
City Clerk and City Comptroller
Section 3. Each of the interest coupons to be attached to
said bonds shall be in substantially the following form:
No.
June, "°—'-
On the 15th day of December, 19 , the City of Ithaca, in the
County of Tompkins and State of New York, will pay to the bearer
the sum of
SIX DOLLARS ($6. 00)
in lawful money of the United States of America at the principal
office of The Chase National Bank of the City of New York, in the
Borough of Manhattan, City and State of New York, being six months '
interest then due on its Public Improvement Refunding Bond,
No. , dated June 15, 1940.
City Clerk and City Comptroller
Section !+. There shall be endorsed upon each of said bonds
provisions for the registration of said bonds in substantially the
following form:
WE HEREBY CERTIFY that upon presentation of the within bond
with a written request by the owner hereof (hereinafter named) for
its conversion into a registered bond, we have this day cut off and
destroyed coupons attached thereto, numbered from
to inclusive, of the amount and value of
Dollars ($ ) each, amounting
in the aggregate to Dollars
( 4 ), and that the interest, at the rate of one and two-
tenths per centum (1. 20%) per annum, payable semi-annually on the
15th days of June and December in each year, as was provided by the
coupons, as well as the principal, is to be paid to
legal representatives, successors or
assigns, at the principal office of The Chase National Bank of
the City of New York, in the Borough of Manhattan., City and State
of New York, the place stated in the coupons. And the undersigned
City Clerk hereby further certifies that such bond was this day
registered in the name of said payee in the books kept in the office
of the City Clerk.
IN 17ITNESS WHEREOF) we have hereunto set our hands and the
Neal of the City of Ithaca, this day of , 19 .
May or
City Clerk and City Comptroller
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('No writing below except by the City Clerk)
Date of Name of Registered Registered
Registration Transferee By
City Clerk
City Clerk
City Clerk
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Section 5. The Mayor and City Clerk and City Comptroller are
hereby authorized and directed to execute said bonds. The City
Clerk and City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to de-
liver said bonds to Campbell, Phelps & Co. , Inc, and Sherwood & Co.
jointly upon receipt of the purchase price of said bonds in accord-
ance with the terms of the award made by the Common Council on the
19th day of June, 194o.
Ayes 9
No-ya 0 Illoti on Carried.
Approved June 19, 1940
` May or
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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OOMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Postponed Regular Meeting 5: 00 P. M. July 9, 1940
PRESENT
,.a,yor - Campbell
Aldermen - Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Vail, Adams, Gibb
Attorney - Thaler
Cleik - Springer
PDlioe loom. - Comfort
C.1MbeTinin - Snyder
y=''TrM Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
E. SENEJY STREET PETITION A petition signed by 23 owners of proper-�
!y in the-511 '7 a700 blockB of E. Seneca Street was presented by
Alderman Vail which reads as follows:
"We believe that there is no present need for the rebuilding
or repaving of the 300 and 400 block; of E. Seneca Street. It is
our 0000n t Za.t the road is in sufficiently good condition to main-
, t&L 0s pr000rtionate share of the city traffic, and that it would
bo detr menta.i_ to the adjoining properties if the said road were re-
7�`P&- This expression on our
part is made notwithstanding our
vil'rstanding that the ordinances of the City may be changed so that
t_ 6 City will bear the full burden of the cost of repaving. "
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the petition be referred to the Board of Public
W01H: for consideration and report to the Council. Carried.
F L70E 00 ITTEEIS REPORT ON TRAFFIC REGULATIONS Alderman Leacht-
_ 6 ,uer reporting for the Alice Committee stated that the Committee
got the Police Department have approved the request for the regula-
tion of parking on Oak Avenue and recommended 2 :your parking on the
south side of Oak Avenue from College Avenue to the Lutheran Church.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved; that Chapter VI, Section 2a "2 Hour Parking" is here-
b7 & 6aded by a lding the following:
"GcY Avenue- south side-" between College Avenue and the
Irzlheraa Char^-_.
Aye;
Na` 8 0 Carried and Approved.
Alderman leacztneauer reported that the Bryant Park Associa-
tton has revue t&furth, r regulation of traffic to protect the
Qi1dr6n at :Belle Sheima.n school and that the installation of four
wav QOP signs at the intersection of Mitchell and Cornell Streets,
aOt h:it 3leli atreet and Elmwood Avenue is recommended. After Us--
cur. ni Or, it was moved.
By Alderman V01, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the Police Department be authorized and directed
to replace the present caution lightsat the above intersections
with red lights and add- to the lights a sign as follows: "Stop then,
Go'' Carried and Approved.
GREW STREET PARKING Alderman Leachtneauer reported that the
Police Department recommends that parallel parking only be per-
mizted in Green Street between Tioga and Cayuga Streets instead of
W agonal parking as Lt present.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded b Alderman Adams:
Reonlyed, that he Police y
Department be authorized and directed
to perm! "a,rallel phiking only in Green Street between Tioga and
Cayugn 02ects.
Carried and Approved.
BIC QLE' H GULATION Alderman Leachtneauer suggested that a study
be made o the regulation: of bicycles in the City and it wa's moved
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the Charter and Ordinance Committee, the Police
Committee, Police Officers, and City Attorney study the matter and
report to the Council. Carried.
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A. E. WELLS APPOINTMT-CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mayor Campbell
announced the appointment of Albert E. Wells to the position of
Civil Service Commissioner for the term of 6 years from June 1, 1940.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the appointment of Albert E. Wells to the posi-
tion of Civil Service Commissioner for the term of 6 years from-
June 1, 1940 be and hereby is approved. Unanimously Carried.
1'ILLIA 4 B. WILKINSON NOIIINATION-H OF FIRZ 0012-acISSIONERS Mayor
Campbell announced the nomination of William B. Wilkinson to the
position of Fire Commissioner for the term of 3 years from July 1.,
194o.
By Alderman Gibb:
Resolved, that the nomination of William B. Wilkinson to the
position of Fire Commissioner for the term of 3 years from July 1,
1940 be and hereby is approved and confirmed. z
The motion was not seconded.
SIDEWALK LIABILITY The Clerk reported that the Hoard of Public
Works at a meeting held June 26, 1940, . requested the Common Council
to amend the City Charter so that the liability of defective side-
walks should be placed primarily on the property owners.
By Alderman Adains, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved; that it is the sense of this Board that the Charter
should be amended as suggested, and that the City Attorney be
directed to prepare an amendment to the Charter as outlined.
Be It Further Resolved, that the m4tter of liability for snow
and ice on sidewalks be considered at the same time.
Unanimously Carried. ,,
DAMAGE CLAIM:LUELLA 1. . MCCLELLAN Attorney Thaler reported re-
oeipt of a damage claim in the amount of $100. 00 from miss Luella
M. McClellan for personal injuries alleged to have been sustained
when she fell on the sidewalk in front of the E. Seneca Street
entrance to the 'Masonic Temple. On the recommendation of Attorney
Thaler, it was moved
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Adana:
Resolved, that the claim be denied and that :ass McClellan
and the Masonic Temple Corp. be so advised. Carried.
.2L00D "'ONTROL Attorney Thaler suggested that Congressman Cole be ,
-requested to aid this community in securing consideration in the
flood control work.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Recolved, that City Attorney Thaler be directed to communicate
with Congressman Cole on behalf of the City.. Carried.
AUCTIOY SALE Chamberlain Snyder reported that the Auction Sale
of City owned property authorized by the Council on June 5, 1940
?zas been delayed, but preparations are now being made to hold the
Sale at an early date.
AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
R. Springer
City Clerk
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j, Name _ Amount j
Ithaca Journal 17. 00 -
Ithaca Journal 17. 76
Carl W. Vail 20. 50
N. Y. Telephone Co. 35. 34
Curiss 1000 Inc. 70. 56
Addressograph Division 2. 30 ,
The LEcBee Co. 124.79 '
T. G. L:iller 's Sons Paper Co. 11. 80
Williamson Law Book Co. 20. 00 •
The Atkinson Press 24- 50 -
Lawrence 11'. Mintz 20.00 •
' First National Bank 10. 42 '
Chase National Bank of the 'City of New York 112. 83 -
Reed, Hoyt, Washburn & Clay 166. 8-0
The Yarine Trust Co. 152. 50
i C. J. Rumsey & Co. �. 37 -
I, Ithaca, Laundries Inc. . 96 -
t'J. D. Campbell 2. 0 -
Auto Body & Radiator Wks. 14- 43 . 1/
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 57- 4b .,'
17m. T. Pritchard 3.91
1,,.'el Comfort 3- 55-
N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 26 -e
Signal Service Corm. 67. 76 - �
North Jersey Paint Co. 47. 25 •
N.Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 59. 6
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American Coin Lock Co. , Inc. 6. 27
!I. The Corner Bookstore 64. 6
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',Wilmot Castle Company $ . ?R V
N. Y. Electric & Gas Corp. 2.04 ,= --
Kline' s Pharmacy 11.80 � v
Dr. R. H. Broad 21.00 A
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 7. 75 3i
Max Kluebert 3. 50 V
New York Telephone Co. 10.le
Norton Printing Co. 5.004
Mrs . Madora Baker 10.00 ;k
Laura A. Head 16.97
E. Mad Mandeville 47.05
Westwood Pharmacal Corp. 1. 60 �A"
Dr. J. IN. Judd 40.00
T. G. ,,Iillerl s Sons Parser Co. 6. 86 � r
A. H. Stubblefield 6.00;' v
IM. J. Kolar 43.92
Tompkins Co. Mlemoria.l Hosb. 1.25
` Helen Netro 5. 30 g.
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M- August 7, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, ' Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gi llett e,
Perry, Vail, Adams, Gibb
Supervisor - Norris
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
LITE$ Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
SUPERVISOR - APPOINTMENT Mayor Campbell announced that it was in
order at this time for the Council to nominate and elect a Supervisor
for the Third Ward to fill: the vacancy caused by the death of
Clarence D. Tarbell.
He stated that the person so elected would hold office until
his successor, to be elected in November, assumes office on January
1, 1941. Mayor Campbell called attention to an application filed
by Emmett Hausner who ran second to Mr. Tarbell in the last election.
Alderman Leachtneauer was nominated by Alderman 1.4azza and
seconded by Alderman Gibb.
After discussion the motion was withdrawn and it was moved
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Adams:
p Resolved, that the nomination be made by ballot. Carried.
The result of the balloting.was as follows:
First ballot - Alderman Leachtneauer 4
Truman K. Powers 2
Joseph B. Sayers 2
Emmett Hausner 1
Attention was called to the fact that Mr. Powers is not a tax-
payer and therefor is not eligible for the office.
Second ballot - Alderman Leachtneauer 5
Joseph B. sayers I�
Third ballot - Alderman Leachtneauer 7
Joseph B. Myers 3
Since Alderman Leachtneauer received the majority of the vote
from the third ballot, Mayor Campbell declared the nominations
closed, and it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that Alderman John E. Leachtneauer be elected Super--
visor from the Third Ward. Unanimously Carried.
The Mayor declared Alderman Leachtneauer duly elected Super-
, visor from the Third Ward for the balance of the calendar year to
fill the vacancy caused by the death of former Supervisor Tarbell.
POLLING PLACES - 1940 The Clerk reported that it was incumbent
-! upon the Council to designate the polling places for 1940 at this
time.
_ By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that pursuant to Sec. 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 forthwith and
designate another suitable place instead thereof:
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First Ward, 1st. Dist. x.11 Cliff St. , Beebe Mission Chapel
it 2nd. Dist. 626 W. State St. No. 6 Fire Station
it 3rd. Dist. 532 W. Buffalo St. , City Pumping Station
Second " lst . Dist. 136 W. State St. , No. 5 Fire Station
2nd. Dist. 301 S. Geneva St. , St. Johns School
3rd. Dist. Cor. S. Tioga & E. Green Sts. Cayuga Taotors
Tl. :::•�1. " 1st. Dist. 203 N. Geneva St. , Congregational Church
' 2nd. Dist. 406 N. Aurora St- First Ileth. Church House
3rd. Dist. 206 Lahle Ave. , Chas. Green Shop
Fou-rtb " 1st. Dist. 401 E. State St. ,Dean's Warehouse Office
" 2nd. List. 206 E. Seneca St. , No. 2 Fire Station
rr.rd. Dist. 311 College Ave. , No. 9 Fire Station
4ch. Dist. 502 is itchell St. , Belle Sherman School
N i f-GI-J ' lot. Dist. 702 N. Cayuga St. , ?.:rs. Groom's Garage
2n. d. Di st. 717 N. Aurora St. , Mr. Holman's Garage
3rd. Dist. 1012 N. Tioga St. , No. 7 Fire Station
tl�. Dist. Basement Sibley College, Cornell 0 iipus
Adopted.
n.N"ES EXPUNGED The Clerk read the following communication from _
tha City Assessor:
"I wish to recommend that you make payment from the city tax
fund, on the Correct Oil Service tanks on leased land at the west end
of Fifth Street, the tax certificate of $16. 92 for the year 1939, ,
and the tax of $14. 96 for the year 1940.
"These tanks were removed, and the firm went out of business,
but no notice of same has ever been received by this office until
now of the transaction.
Respectfully
L. E. Dofflemyer, City Assessor"
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be
approved and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to
pay such taxes to the City Chamberlain from monies appropriated
for such purpose. Carried.
S1101LE NUISANCE A letter from Mr. J. W. Bishop of 418 E. Lincoln
Street was read, requesting the Council to take immediate action
in regard to the smoke nuisance created by the Read Paper Co. in
Lake Street.
Alderman Perry also called attention to a similar condition
from the Tompkins Co. Xemorial Hospital and a number of Aldermen
reported receipt of complaints from citizens in various sections
of the City.
,4rreRnrtY - Thaler called attention to an ordinance now in effect '
regarding smoke and it was moved
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that Attorney Thaler be directed to write the follow-
ing firms enclosing a copy of the ordinance requesting them to abate
the nuisance at once:
Read Paper Co.
Tompkins Co. Memorial Hospital
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co.
D. L. & W. Railroad Co.
"ar s hal l Dairy Co.
Palace Laundry Carried.
AIRPORT RUM AY REPAIRS The Clerk reported a request from the
Board of Public Works.for permission to transfer the sum of $1620.
from the construction and permanent improvements appropriation to
the airport account to insure sufficient funds to resurface the
north end of the runway, the total cost of which is estimated at
approximately $3120.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the request be granted. Carried.
CITY Of ITWACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
NEW YORK
OFFICE OF
THE ASSESSOR
Auust.
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lonorable ',', ayor and CoL,..,i,on Council,
City of Ithaca, York,
Gentlalen:—
I Nish to reao=iend that you i,1z;Lke j)uywent 10ron, the
City Tax Fund,on the Correct Oil Service tanks on leased
land "t the west end of Fifth StreetAthe T4f:V"r6?".?'16.92
for the --ear 19.39
.1 , and the Tejx of fo,ro'the year
�hase tanks were removed, umdl the fire. went out of
business,but no notice of saLe his aver been received
by this office until now of the transactim.
Respectfully
L E Do-ff.LeLi.yer
City As-iessor.
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FEDERAL FUNDS - AIRPORT Alderman Adams recommended that the Board
of Public Works investigate the possibility of securing federal funds
for the improvement of the airport before resurfacing of the runway
is started.
REGIONAL INSTITUTE - MAYORS CONFERENCE The Clerk reported that
notice has been received of a regional meeting to be held in Auburn
on October 7, 1940-
CHARTER REVISION The Clerk reported receipt of a communication
from "Statutory Codifiers and RevisoTs Association, 286 State Street,
Albany, N. Y. " calling attention to the services rendered by that
Association in the codification and revision of laws affecting the
City in preparation for a charter revision.
No action was taken.
FLOOD CONTROL Attorney Thaler reported that pursuant to action of
the Common Council on July 9th had written Congressman Cole in re-
gard to the flood control program for Ithaca and vicinity and that
in a reply, Congressman Cole has assured him of his cooperation.
With the approval of the Council, Attorney Thaler agreed to
again write Kr. Cole and request him to mix, the t�yof�Itha
t any future proceedings in regard to f ood contro //
HEARING - ELECTRIC RATES Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a
notice of a hearing to be held August 9, 1940 before the Public
Service Commission in regard to the electric rates charged by the
N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. Upon inquiry Mr. Thaler found it was
not necessary to attend the hearing scheduled for the 9th but that
it might be well to attend hearings to be held later.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that City Attorney Thaler be authorized to attend
the hearing at city expense. Carried.
CHARTER AMENDMENTS Attorney Thaler presented the following pro-
posed amendments to Sec. 135, 136 and 221 of the City Charter, and
announced that they could be acted upon at the next meeting of the
Council:
Sec. 135. The board shall have power to repair, construct or
build any sidewalk, or portion thereof, upon any of the streets,
highways, alleys, or other public places in the city in such manner
and with such material as in the judgment of the board may be deemed
best and determine the width, grade and location of such sidewalk.
The owner or occupant of lands fronting or abutting on any
street, highway, traveled road, public lane, alley, or square, or
other public places shall make,maintain and repair the sidewalk ad-
joining his lands and shall keep such sidewalk free and clear of
and from snow, ice and all other obstructions, and the area, if any,
between the sidewalk and the curb in a safe condition and the grass
thereon, if any, properly mowed. The construction, maintaining or
repairing of such sidewalks shall be only upon application in writ-
ing to the city superintendent without expense to the city and in
conformity with all the requirements of the board as to the time of
building, repairing or rebuilding, material to be used therefor,
dimensions, grade and location thereof and manner and method of
construction.
Such owner or occupant and each of them shall be liable for
any injury or damage by reason of ommission, failure, or negligence
to :Hake, maintain, or repair such sidewalk or to remove snow,ice or
other obstructions therefrom or the area between the sidewalk and
curb or for a violation or non-observance of the ordinances relating
to making, maintaining and repairing sidewalks and the removal of
snow, ice and other obstructions from sidewalks and the area between
the sidewalk and curb.
The board of public works after public hearing, notice of which
shall be advertised, served personally or mailed as the board may
determine, may require the making, laying and/or grading of any
sidewalk or street driveway between the sidewalk and gutter or the
relaying, repairing and/or regarding of any unsightly, irregular,
defective or poorly drained sidewalk or street driveway by the
owxier or occupant of any land in front of or along which the board
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Of public works deems it advisable to make such improvements or re-
pairs and fix, determine and prescribe the grade, location, width
and other dimensions thereof, the kind and quality of materials to
be used., the manner and method of construction and such other re-
quirements as the board may determine and provide that such improve-
ment or repair be done within a stated time.
In case such work or improvement mentioned in the foregoing
pa^agra?ohs is not done within such time or in such manner the board
of r;.blic works may cause the same to be done under its supervision
ei , ex by contract or by the city under the direction of the city
0_.!.)eTintendent.
On petition of interested property owners for a uniform sidewalk
i _c!).r,ove-,:�ent in a street, or on its own motion, the board of public
works may direct that new sidewalks be laid on any street or part
thereof Pursuant to plans and specifications thereof prepared and
adopted by it. Before determining to make such improvement the
board shall hold a public hearing upon such proposed new improvement
after giving notice to the property owners affected either personal- F
ly, by r,.ia?1 or by advertising. After such public hearing the board
_zay determine to make such improvement either by contract or by the
cl . y under the direction of the city superintendent.
The board shall have power to require all persons owning or
occupying property in the city and the owners of unoccupied proper-
ty therein to remove all snow, ice and other obstructions from the
sidewalk or public place in front of the premises so owned or
occupied by them and to keep the same free therefrom and from any
encroachment or obstructions and in case of neglect or refusal on
the part of such owner or occupant to remove the sage the board may
perform the labor at the owner 's expense.
Sec. 136. Upon the completion provided for in Section 135 of
any work by contract or by the city under the direction of the city
superintendent, the city superintendent shall report the total cost
thereof including the expense of serving any notices, advertising,
and all other expenses connected therewith, and the Board of Public
Works after notice of hearing to the owner or occupant of such
property on the matter of such cost shall determine such cost. Upon
the determination of the cost of such work the Board of Public Works
may direct that such Cost as appropriated be paid by each such owner
or occupant and if not paid within thirty days such cost as appro-
priated with one per cent per month additional shall be levied by
the Cammon Council as an improvement assessment and made a lien upon
the abutting property or be added by the Common Council to the next
installment of the City tax, and thereafter shall be and be known
as tax and shall be collected in the same manner as any unpaid City
tax.
Sec. 221. No civil action shall be maintained against the city
for damages or injuries to person or property sustained in conse-
quence of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk or cross-
walk being defective, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed
unless it appear that written notice of the defective, unsafe* danger-
ous, obstructed condition of such street, highway, bridge, culvert,
sidewalk or crosswalk was actually given to the city superintendent,
and that there was a failure or neglect within a reasonable time
after the giving of such notice to repair, or remove the defect,
danger or obstruction complained of, or, in the absence of such
notice, unless it appears that such defective, unsafe, dangerous or
obstructed condition existed for so long a period that the same
should have been discovered and reraed.ied in the exercise of reason-
able care and diligence. But no such action shall be maintained for
damages or injuries to the person sustained solely in consequence of
the existence of snow or ice upon any sidewalk, crosswalk or street,
unless written notice thereof, relating to the particular place, was
actually given to the city superintendent and there was a failure or
neglect to cause such snow or ice to be removed, or the place other-
wise :Wade reasonably safe within a reasonable time after the receipt
of such notice. The city shall not be liable in a civil action for
damages or injuries to person or property, or invasion of personal
or property rights, of any name or nature whatsoever, whether casual
COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET
August 7, 1940
Name Am unt
New York Telephone Co. $36.744
Dr. Leo H. Speno 3.00 ,/
Lawrence Gaurnier 23.00r
Stover Printing Company 22. 30✓
Addressograph Sales Agency 16.00 £
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 7.45
The McBee Company 7. 57'-
The Chase National Bank 5.00 `
Lawrence M. Mintz 60.00
T. G. Miller 's Sons Paper Co. 1.00
I Matthew Bender Co. 20.00,,
ii Ithaca Journal 1. 36 ,
Ij Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 1. 25
Mrs. Evelyn N. Dunham S•95 '
New York Telephone Co. 9. 26 '
Rothschild Bros. .99�
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 50.12
j Stallman of Ithaca • 60,1
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 01
ii North Jersey Paint Co. 30. 604/
N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
62.42
I� Andy Soyring . 69 %
M. G. Comfort •85
!! Henry R. Head 3. 26
Ithaca Laundries Inc. .79 /
William Marshall 27-70
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Mrs. Madorta, Baker 10.00
A. H. Stubblefield 3. 30 v'
T. G. Tviiller' s Sons Paper Co. 11. 76 r
Westwood Pharmacal Corp. 4. 50 Y
Dr. J. Iff. Judd 50.00
V. Y. City Dept. of Health 2. 25 �-
E. Mae i4a.ndeville 13. 28
Laura A.A. Head 9. 63 '
�Irs. Idiabel Carlton 8. 55
r V1ete' s Glass Shop 2,. 60
. J. Kolar 52. 02 `
�Iarold Palmer, Jr. 3. 00 '
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or continuing, arising at law or in equity, alleged to have been
caused or sustained, in whole or in part, by or because of any omis-
sion of duty, wrongful act, fault, neglect, misfeasance or negligence
on the part of the city, or any of its agents, officers or employees,
unless a claim therefor in writing, verified by the oath of the
claimant, containing a statement of the place of residence of the
claimant, by street and number, if any, otherwise such facts as will
disclose such place of residence with reasonable certainty, and de-
scaibing the time when, the particular place where and the circum-
st;j.:;.ces under which the damages or injuries were sustained, the cause
t ,.,�reof, and, so far as then practicable, the nature and extent
t: ereof, or a copy of such claim, shall within thirty days after the
happening of the accident or injury or the occurence of the act,
omission, fault or neglect out of which or on account of which the
c"y,-i. m arose, be presented to the common council and served upon the
mayor or city clerk and notice of intention to commence an action
thereon. be served upon the city attorney, nor unless an action shall
be commenced thereon within one year after the happening of such
accident or injury or the occurence of such act, omnission, fault
or neglect ; but no action shall be commenced to recover upon or en-
foi;oe any such claim against the city until the expiration of sixty
days after the service of said notice upon the City Attorney. Noth-
ing herein contained, however, shall be held to revive any claim or
cause of action now barred by any existing requirement or statute
of limitations nor to waive any existing limitation now applicable
to any claim or cause of action against the city.
This section applies to claims of infants and all other persons.
The place of trial of all actions or proceedings against the city
or any of its boards or officers shall be in the County of Tompkins
unless changed by order of the court.
The City shall have the right to sue or join as a party defend-
ant any owner or occupant of abutting property in any action for
damages by virtue of the failure of said owner or occupant to comply
with the provisions of Sec. 135 of this charter or the ordinances
of the City in relation thereto.
AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
ORDINANCES Alderman Adams reported that it has been suggested that '
the Charter and Ordinance Committee prepare ordinances for consider-- •
ation by the Council regulating the following:
Unnecessary noises.
Price fixing and other regulations for hairdressing parlors.
Enclosures for junk yards.
It was agreed that prices charged by hairdressers could not be
fixed but preparation and study of ordinances covering the other
matters was approved.
OFFICE QUARTERS - LIBRARY BUILDING Mayor Campbell again expressed
the opinion that the City Chamberlain's office and the City Assessor 's
office should be moved to the Library Bldg. It was suggested that
a committee be appointed to study the matter and the Mayor agreed -
to serve with Alderman Gibb and make a report at the next meeting of
the Council.
TRANSFER - HOSPITAL PROPERTY Alderman Gibb reported that a trustee
of the Hospital has urged the transfer of the new hospital addition-
to Hospital ownership but that due to federal regulations such a
transfer would make the City responsible for all funds advanced by
the federal government.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 4: 30 P. M. September 4, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Vail, Adams, Gibb
B. P.W. Commissioners - Egbert, Hopper, Bishop
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Chamberlain - Snyder
Fire Chief - Reilly
INUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FIRE PROTECTION-VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS Mayor Campbell announced
the meeting was called at the advance hour to permit discussion of
charges for fire protection and hydrant rental for the Village of
Cayuga Heights.
He reported that in May 1937 an agreement was made whereby the
Village in consideration of a reduction in hydrant rental from $40.
to $12. per hydrant would pay into the general fund of the City the
sum of $500. per year for fire protection in addition to paying each
time the fire department answered an alarm in the Village.
He stated that in consideration of the recommendation made by
State Examiner Hart, the Board of Public Works restored the hydrant
rental to $40. per year, effective January 1, 19+0 and in response
to a request by officials of the Village a committee from the Common
Council and the Board of Public Works met with Village officials to
discuss the bill for increased hydrant rental.
The Mayor further stated that it was his understanding that the
committee recommends that the charge of $500. for fire protection
should be cancelled.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the action taken by the Common Council on May
5, 1937, fixing a charge for fire protection for the Village of
Cayuga Heights in the amount of $500. per annum be and hereby is
rescinded.
Be It Further Resolved, that the agreement between the City and
the Village of Cayuga Heights in regard to payment by the Village
Of 50. for each trip made in answer to an alarm plus such addition-
al reasonable expenses for additional pieces of fire apparatus be-
yond the first, as the Fire Chief shall determine, be and hereby is
continued in force. Unanimously Carried.
7EATHER WHISTLE-11ORSE CHAIN CO. The Clerk reported that the Hiorse
Cha,i�Z Co. wish to discontinue blowing the time and weather whistle
at 12: 30 P.i;. each day if the City officials do not object. He re-
ported that there was no objection on the part of the Board of Public
'corks but that it was suggested that the public be given an oppor-
tunity to express an opinion on the matter. The Clerk was directed
to secure an expression from the public.
COAT., BIDS-REPAIR SHOP The Clerk reported that with the unanimous
vote of the Board of Public Works and the approval of the Mayor,
members of the Board of Public Works may submit bids and sell to
tiie City coal for use in heating the repair shop for the winter, and
in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter, it will be
necessary for the Common Council to approve before such awards may
be made.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that members of the Board of Public Works be and
hereby are permitted to submit bids for coal for heating the City 's
repair shop.
Ayes - 9
ITays -- 0 Carried and Approved.
BILLBOARDS - AUBURN & FRANKLIN STREETS The Clerk reported that a
committee from the Board of Public Works investigated the billboards
at t -ie intersection of Auburn and Franklin Streets and found that
some of them are on City property but that their removal to a point
within the property line would not eliminate the traffic hazard, and
that the Board of Public Works recommends that suitable ordinances
be enacted to regulate the construction and location of all billboard:
within the City limits.
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By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and
Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried.
APPROPRIATION - PMER GRADER The Clerk reported a request from the
Loard of Public Works for an appropriation of $2500. toward the pur-
cTiase of a power grader, the total cost of which is estimated at
4 000.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the sum of $2500. be and hereby is appropriated
fro::1 the contingent fund for use in purchasing a power grader.
Unanimously Carried.
ZONE CHANGE-E. JAY STREET It was reported that in response to a
pe,tition signed by a majority of property owners in the vicinity,
the Planning Commission recommends a change in the zoning frail. "A"
residential to commercial of that part of the south end of the
block bounded on the west by Utica Street, on the south by Jay Street,
on the east by the existing commercial district, and on the north
by a line parallel to and 86 ' from the north line of Jay Street.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman 1 azza:
Resolved, that the matter be tabled, and the Cormiittee on
Relations with the Board of Public Works directed to investigate
and report. Carried.
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FLOOD CONTROL A notice of a public hearing
on flood control report on the Oswego, Oneida, Seneca, and Clyde
rivrs, to be held in the High School at Savannah, N. Y. on
September 25, 1940 was presented. The importance of this hearing
was pointed out and it was ,4oved
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that leiayor Campbell, City Attorney Thaler, and
Actino City Engineer-Supt. of Public Works Cass be authorized to
attend this hearing. Carried.
001:-PLAINT RE AUTO HORNS A letter from Mr. Charles E. Curtis of
517 E. Buffalo Street was presented calling attention to the un-
necessary blowing of auto horns, and requesting the Council to
tame prompt and definite action to stop this nuisance.
The Clerk was directed to acknowledge the letter and inform
Mr. Curtis that the Charter and Ordinance Committee already have
such an ordinance under consideration.
SI: OKE -NUISANCE-NUISANCE Alderman Leachtneauer announced that he has re-
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ceived complaint in regard to a smoke nuisance from the Layton-
Holland plant at 525 W. Seneca Street.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that Attorney Thaler be directed to write the
Layton-Holland Co. and request them to abate the nuisance at once.
Carried.
urHARTER AI ITI ENTS Attorney Thaler reported that changes have
been suggested in the proposed amendments to Sections 135, 136 and
221 of the City Charter which were presented at the last meeting
of c'_,-_.e Council, and he presented for consideration, the following
amendments to Sections 135, 136 and 221 and the new sections
nu;lbered 135a, 135b and 221 a:
Sec. 135. SIDECPALKS: Construction and Repair.
1. The Board of Public Works shall have jurisdiction over the
construction, repair and maintenance of all sidewalks, approaches
arAd Street driveways abutting any of the streets, highways, alleys
and public places in the city, and shall have power to make rules
t�d re�:;ula.tions with respect thereto, relating to materials, grade,
location, ma-:_iner and method of construction, dimensions and all other
: attelU in con_iection therewith not inconsistent with the provisions
of t'.i.s section.
2. The owner of lands abutting any such street, highway, alley*
or ogler public place in the city, shall construct, repair and main-
,,.An the sidewalks, approaches or street driveways adjoining his
lands, and shall keep the same in a safe state of repair, and free
from -defects.
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3. The construction and repair of such sidewalks, approaches
and street driveways shall be only upon application in writing to
the Sup.t- o-f lFu1blid Works without expense to the city, and in con-
formity with the rules and regulations of the board.
4. The Board of Public Works, after a public heariAg' upon not
less than five days ' notice given personally,; or by mail, or by
publication in the official newspaper, may require the owner of any
land adjoining a sidewalk, approach or street driveway to construct
or repair such sidewalk, approach or street driveway in conformity
with its rules and regulations relating thereto, and shall fix a
reasonable time within which suet construction or repair shall be
completed; upon the failure of the owner to complete such construc-
tion or repair within the time limited the Board of Public Works
way cause such sidewalk, approach or street driveway to be construct-
er., or repaired, either by contract or by the Department of Public
Works, at the expense of the owner, to be collected as set forth in
Sec. 136.
Sec. 135-a. SIDEWALKS; Uniform Improvements.
On petition of interested property owners for a uniform side-
walk improvement in a street, or on its own motion, the Board of
Public Works may direct that new sidewalks and street driveways be
on any street or part thereof pursuant to plans and speoifica-
tin-Ais thereof prepared. and adopted by it. Before determining to
ma':*e such improvement the board shall hold a public hearing upon
eu-,'l proposed improvement, after giving notice to the adjoining
in the manner set forth in Sec. 135 subdivision 4. After
-Ti.iblic hearing the board may determine to make such improvement
6i t1i;:.i Oy contract or by the city, under the direction of the Supt.
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cFv b. SIDEWALKS. Snow, ice and other obstructions.
The owner of lands adjoining any sidewalk shall keep the
same free of ice, snow and other obstructions, and the area, if any,
between the sidewalk and curb in a safe condition and the grass
therr2ar.) if any, properly mowed. Nothing herein contained shall be
CIC, 114'01"U.ed to prevent such owner,by lease or otherwise, from dele-
o a tenant or occupant the duties and liabilities hereby im-
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duties and liabilities hereunder.
The Board of Public Works shall have power to make rules
z'.nj regulations further defining the duties hereby imposed, and the
naa�--e_- and time of their performance. Upon the failure of any owner
to perform the duties imposed by this section or by such rules and
regulations of the board, the Board of Public Works may cause the
removal of ice, snow or other obstruction from such sidewalk, and
may cause the area between the sidewalk and curb to be rendered in
a safe condition, and the grass thereon mowed, at the expense of the
owner.
See. 136. SIDEWALKS: Assessments.
1. The determination of cost, apportionment and assessment of
any sidewalk improvement under Sec. 135-a shall be governed by the
riolr'.7-cions of Sec. 153 relating to improvement assessments, except
tna", the entire cost thereof shall be deemed to benefit the ad-
oining owners.
2. Any expense incurred by the board pursuant to the provi-
sions of Sections 135 and 135-b shall be collected in the following
manner: The S_Y?t- cif Pul-lic Worls shall report to the board the ex-
pense incurred in behalf of each owner; the board thereupon shall
ievieiir the same, and if found .to be correct, shall so certify to
the c',Ierkj who shall forthwith mail to the owner at his address
appearing upon the tax roll, a notice of assessment, stating the
date the expense was incurred, the nature thereof, and the- cost
together with a 10% penalty thereon. The owner may protest such
ass--spment within 30 days of the date of such notice, either by per-
sonal appearance at a regular meeting of the board, or by a written
protest filed with the clerk; the board shall thereupon review such
assessment and make such adjustment thereon as it may determine just
and equitable; whereupon such assessment shall become final.
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3. Not later than the 1st day of April in each year the clerk
shall certify to the common council the amount of each such assess-
ment remaining unpaid at the end of the last fiscal year, and the
common council shall thereupon direct the inclusion thereof in the
city tax for the current year, to be collected in the same manner
and subject to the same penalties and procedure as the city tax.
Sec. 221. ACTIONS AGAINST CITY: Claims for Damages: Notice required;
notice of intention before bringing action; limitations.
Ido civil action shall be maintained against the city for damages
or injuries to person or property sustained in consequence of any
street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk being defec-
tivP, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed unless it
ghat written notice of the defective, unsafe, dangerous,
Cbsl rL_ce� d condition of such street, highway, bridge, culvert, side-
w;z'�L or iroeswalk was actually given to the city superintendent, and
taa:t t 'e was a failure or neglect within a reasonable time after
tao givi:.ib of such notice to repair, or remove the defect, danger or
obstruction complained of, or, in the absence of such notice, unless
it appears that such defective, unsafe, dangerous or oebstructed con-
dition existed for so long a period that the same should have been
discovered and remedied in the exercise of reasonable care and dilig-
ence. But no such action shall be maintained for damages or injuries
to the person sustained solely in consequence of the existence of
snow or ice upon_ any sidewalk, crosswalk or street, unless written
not_.ce thereof, relating to the particular place, was actually given
to she S „�t. -)„5yn •t �, and there was a failure or neglect to
cau,,4c such snow or ice to be removed, or the place otherwise made
rea,or..ably safe within a reasonable time after the receipt of such
notice. The city shall not be liable in a civil action for damages
or inuries to person or property, or invasion of personal or proper-
ty ri&hts, of any name or nature whatsoever, whether casual or con-
tinati.g, arising at law or in equity, alleged to have been caused
or sustained, in whole or in part, by or because of any omission of
duty, wrongful act, fault, neglect,- misfeasance or negligence on the
part of the city, or any of its agents, officers or employees, unless
a claim therefor in writing, verified by the oath of the claimant,
containing a statement of the place of residence of the claimant,
by street and number, if any, otherwise such facts as will disclose
such place of residence with reasonable certainty, and describing
the time when, the particular place where and the circumstances
under which the damages or injuries were sustained, the cause thereof,
Fad, so far as then practicable, the nature and extent thereof, shall
wit'.air thirty days after the happening of the accident or injury or
the occurence of the act, omission, fault or neglect out of which or
` on acoount of which the claim arose, be pXesented to the common
ooan.,i.l and served upon the mayor or city clerk and notice of inten-
tion to commence an action thereon be served upon the city attorney,
yor unless an action shall be commenced thereon within one year after
the happening of such accident or injury or the occurence of such
act, ommission, fault or neglect; but no action shall be commenced
to rocover upon or enforce any such claim against the city until the
ex??ration of sixty days after the service of said notice upon the
Oi t), Attorney. Nothing herein contained, however, shall be held to
ev� ve any claim or cause of action now barred by any existing re-
quir�ment or statute of limitations nor to waive any existing limita-
tio:i now applicable to any claim or cause of action against the city.
This section applies to claims of infants and all other persons.
The place of trial of all actions or proceedings against the city
cr any of its boards or officers shall be in the County of Tompkins
ur.iess changed by order of the court.
Sec. 221-a. LIABILITY FOR SIDEWALK INJURIES.
) . The owner of any land adjoining a sidewalk, approach or
Sri vr< Ilay upon any of the streets, highways, alleys or other public
plalkes ir.' the city shall be liable to any person suffering injury
or da._iage by reason of his failure to perform any of the duties im-
Posed upon him by Sections 135 and 135-b of this Charter, or the
rules and regulations of the Board of Public works adopted pursuant
thereto, and any person so injured or damaged shall have a right of
action against such owner.
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2. In the event any such action is brought against the City
of Ithaca, the City shall have the right to join the owner as a_ party
defendant, and as between the City and such owner, such owner shall
be primarily responsible; or the city may bring a separate action
against such owner to recover the amount of any loss suffered by it
as a result of any such action, including costs and disbursements
therein.
3. Whenever any tenant, by lease, or agreement, or otherwise,
shall have assumed any of the duties imposed by Sec. 135 or Sec-
135-b, or the rules and regulations of the board upon an owner, such
tenant may be Joined by any person seeking to recover damages for in-
Uri es, _rod *Pi1,_1re to- erfo M -said duties, or by the city, or by the
owner, as a party defendant.
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION HEARING-ELECTRIC RATES Attorney Thaler
reported that he does not feel it necessary to attend the Public
Service Commission hearing on electric rates to be held on October
let but that it may be necessary to attend a later hearing.
NOTIOES-SMOKE NUISANCES Attorney Thaler reported that all persons
who were notified in regard to the smoke nuisance have responded
except the Hospital and the Read Paper Co. and since the Paper Co.
seems to be the real offender, he suggested that a warrant be issued.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the matter of issuing a warrant be referred to
the City Attorney with power. Unanimously Carried.
AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
PARKIN(= REGULATIONS-W. STATE STREET Alderman Mazza reported that
the Police Department has requested and the Police Committee recom-
mends extending the "Thirty Minute Parking" regulation in W. State
Street from Corn Street to the Inlet.
By Alderman Mazza, seconded by Alderman Barns:
gesolved, that Chapter VI, Section 2c of the City Ordinances
7r:� rs�r Minute Parking" is hereby amended by adding the following:
G'--,to Street between Corn Street and Cayuga Inlet.
Fffective upon publication.
ayes -9
Nays -0 Carried and Approved.
GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS It was suggested that a study be made
of restricting to one side of the street only the parking of cars ,
in- S. Aurora Street from Driscoll 's to the railroad crossing and in
Prospect Street between Aurora and Hudson Streets and to rerouting
truck traffic.
?CRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENTS Fire Chief Reilly called attention to
the need of an ordinanoe regulating the use of cleaning fluids in
:iercantile cleaning establishments in the business and residential
c' .stricts of the city and recommended that only the use of carbon-
.U'e tra-hlori de.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that Chapter VIII, Section 20 of the City Ordinances
''Storage and Sale of Inflamable Volatile" be amended by adding a new
"abdivision E and changing the present Subdivision E to Subdivision F
as follows:
'lqo person, firm or corporation operating a mercantile cleaning
establishment located in the commercial or residential zones of the
City of Ithaca shall use or employ a combustible cleansing fluid
without permit from the Fire Marshall and the Commissioner of Build-
ings.
Effective upon publication.
Ayes - 9
Nays - 0 Carried and Approved.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. Ode
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September 4, 1940
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New York Telephone Co. - $35.94
Norton Printing Co. 2. 50 F,
The McBee Co. - 142. 98
T. G. Miller 's Sons Paper Co. - 7.00
N.Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 5- 92v
Mary S. Summers 16. 50 `
Atkinson Press 14. 25t-
Curtiss 1000 Inc. 1. 42: j
Joseph Morrison 25 40
Fred A. Rogalsky 404. 52
T. H. Davenport Co. , Inc. 369. 56 '
Howell and Stevens - 323. 62
McKinney Agency Inc. F50.90,
H. A. Carey Co. , Inc. 3.78P
Henry R. Head - 1. 221 j
Ithaca Laundries Inc. . 54+
S. H. Reese — 7. 35 j
C. J. Rumsey Co. 12. 54
Servicenter Inc. - 29.97
Indian Sales Co. 10. '30 f
N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 26fi
Crouse-Hinds Company - 77. 52 v,
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T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 1.47 -
C. E. Bishop 4.10
C. E. Bishop 95.27 "
Laura A. Head 14.36
A. H. Stubblefield 3.60 w
Dr. J. W. Judd 40.001,--
J. B. Lyons Publishing Co. 2.60 ,.
'Dept. of Health of N. Y. City 1.83
I:Norton-Starr, Inc. .63 0''
Van Natta Office Equipment Co. .75-'
IN. Y. Telephone Co. 7.131-"
' Curtis 1000 Inc. ll/�•Gly1�'! " `
Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00s%
jiMrs. Mable Carlton 7.77'"
j, M. J. Kolar 41.80
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City of Ithaca, N. Y.
ftegt?lar Meeting 5:00 P. M. October 2, 1940
PR&r NT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry, Mail, Ae ms, Gibb
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Char berlain - Snyder
Pol .-.e Commissioner - Comfort
MINUTES_ Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ARMISTICE DAY CELEBRATION Clarence F. Morse appeared before the Council and re-
quested a contribution of $200.00 or as much thereof as may be necessary to defray
ex, znses of a proposed Armistice Day Celebration to be held under the auspices of
the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars on November 11, 1940.
He stated that the Board of Supervisors will be requested to appropriate a
siml.lar amount.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, pursuant to Section 12 of the General City Law, the sum of $200.00
or ;o much thereof as may be necessary, be and hereby is appropriated from the con-
tingent fund for the celebration of Armistice Day, November 11, 1940, provided that
the Board of Supervisors appropriate a like amount; said sum to be expended in the
manner provided by Section 13 of the General City Law. Unanimously Carried.
OFFICE QUARTERS - LIBRARY BUILDING Mayor Campbell announced that plans have been
prepared for the proposed alterations in the Library building to accommodate the
offices of the City Chamberlain and the City Assessor, and that informal bids on
the work were requested from three reputable contractors.
At the direction of the Mayor, the following bids were opened and read by the
Clerk:
Bidder All Work Specified Omitting Items 8 & 13
Ward Construction Co, Inc. $1,878.00 $1,500.00
Frank Hanshaw 1,100.00 830.00
A. H. McPherson & Son 1,304.00 967.00
Various Aldermen expressed the opinion that provisions should be made to
accommodate the City Welfare Department and pending further study, the bids sub-
mitted should be kept confidential.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Aldermah Gillette:
Resolved, that the committee make further study of the alterations and pro-
vide adequate quarters for the use of the Welfare Department.
Be It Further Resolved, that the legality of awarding the contract for the
work on informal bids be passed upon by the City Attorney. Carried.
It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that Alderman Barns be made a
member of the committee to make further study of the alterations.
MUNICIPAL TRAINING SCHOOL �u PUBLIC WORKS OFFICIALS The Clerk reported that the
Board of Public Works has requested an appropriation of not to exceed $80.00 to
defray the expense of sending General Foreman Alby and Shop Foreman Taylor to the
Municipal Training School to be held in Albany on October 16, 17, and 18.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the sum of $80.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary be
and hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund, to defray the expense of send-
ing the above named persons to the Municipal Training School in Albany. Carried.
PLUMBING DEMONSTRATION - NEW YORK The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works has requested an appropriation of not to exceed $25.00 to permit the Plumb-
ing Inspector to attend a plumbing demonstration in New York on October 3, 1940.
By Alderman. Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the sum of $25.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary be
and hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund to defray the expense of send-
ing the Plumbing Inspector to the plumbing demonstration in New York. Carried.
PARKING METERS A letter from the Ithaca Chamber of Commerce was presented, stat-
ing that the Civic Improvement Committee of the Chamber, after months of study,
hao adopted a resolution, unanimously approved by the Board of Directors, recomm-
ending the installation of parking meters in the City of Ithaca.
The resolution follows:
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"Whereas, the continuously increasing use of automobiles during the past
twenty years has brought about a correspondingly increasing problem of handling
street traffic in parking in all communities, and
"Whereas, nearly 200 cities in the Country, including several near Ithaca,
have installed parking meters in their concentrated business section with the re-
sulting improvement in the handling of these problems, and
"Whereas, it is possible to make an installation of meters without any outlay
of capital funds by the City, therefore be it
"Resolved, by the Civic Improvement Committee of the Ithaca Chamber of Commerce
that it petition the Board of Directors to recommend to the Common Council of tte
City that meters be installed in the principal business blocks of the City, am
"Be It Further Resolved, that while the committee does not wish to make an;
recommendation with respect to the make of meters used, it does wish to point out
as a result of a study of data available on the use of meters, that the type which
provides for example, 12 minutes for 1¢ and 60 minutes for 54 or the type which
provides a free parking period of say, 10 minutes and 60 minutes for 5¢, are giving
greater general satisfaction than either the straight 1¢ meter or the straight 5�
meter, and
"Be It Further Resolved, that it is the sense of this committee that any sur-
plus accruing to the City from metered parking over and above operating expenses
should be devoted to the general purpose of traffic control and parking, to the
end that the entire amount paid by motorists using metered parking shall be expend-
ed directly for their benefit."
John V. Larkin , Chairman
Schuylar Reid Hafely
T. G. Miller
Gerald C.Williams
T. K. Powers
Carl W. Vail "
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to study the
matter and make recommendations to this Board. Carried.
The Mayor appointed the following committee:
From the Council: A. A. Barns, Chairman
A. N. Gibb
J. E. Perry
J. A. Leachtneauer
From the Civic Improvement Committee:
T. G. Miller
Carl W. Vail
FIRE SERVICE`, HYDRANT RENTAL, VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS The Clerk reported receipt
of a letter from the Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Heights stating that the
Village Trustees are entirely satisfied with the arrangement for fire service and
hydrant rental in the Village, as decided upon by the Common Council.
REGIONAL INSTITUTE - MAYORS CONFERENCE Attention was called to the Regional
Institute of the Mayors Conference to be held in Auburn on October 7, 1940. The
Mayor announced that he had notified Mayor Brister of Auburn that at least four
persons from this City would be in attendance.
LOCAL LAWS - SIDEWALKS, ACTIONS AGAINST CITY Attorney Thaler announced that the
necessary time has elapsed since the proposed amendments to sections 135, 136 and
221 of the City Charter were presented, and should be voted upon at this time.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Local Law #3 - 1940
Be it enaeted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. Section 135 of the Ithaca City Charter being Chapter 503 of the
Laws of 1908 as amended by Local Law #3 - 1925 and Local Law #2 - 1931 is hereby
amended as follows:
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Sec. 135. SIDEWALKS: Construction and Repair.
1. The Board of Public Works shall have jurisdiction over the constructioni,
repair and maintenance of all sidewalks, approaches and street driveways abutting
any -f the streets, highways, alleys and public places in the city, and shall
have power to make rules and regulations with respect thereto, relating tM materials,
grade, location, manner and method of construction, dimensions and all other matters
in connection therewith not inconsistent with the provisions of this section.
2. The owner of lands abutting any such street, highway, alley or other pz�tlic
place in the city, shall construct, repair and maintain the sidewalks, approaches• or
street driveways adjoining his lands, and shall keep the same in a safe state of re-
pair, and free from defects.
3. The construction and repair of such sidewalks, approaches and street drive-
way: shall be only upon application in writing to the Supt. of Public Works without
expense to the city, ani in conformity with the rules and regulations of the board.
4. The Board of Public Works, after a public hearing upon not less than five
days' notice given personally, or by mail, or by publication in the official news-
paper, may require the owner of any land adjoining a sidewalk, approach or street
driveway to construct or repair such sidewalk, approach or street driveway in con-
formity with its rules and regulations relating thereto, and shall fix a reasonable
time within which such construction or repair shall be completed; upon the failur
of the owner to complete such construction or repair within the time limited the
Board of Public Works may cause such sidewalk, approach or street driveway to be
constructed or repaired, either by contract or by the Department of Public Works,
at the expense of the owner, to be collected as set forth in Sec. 136.
Sec, 135-a. SIDEWALKS: Uniform Improvements.
On petition of interested property owners for a uniform sidewalk improvement
In a street, or on its own motion, the Board of Public Works may direct that new
t sidewalks and street driveways be laid on any street or part thereof pursuant to
plans and specifications thereof prepared and adopted by it. Before determining
to make ouch improvement the board shall hold FL public hearing upon such proposed
improvement, after giving notice to the adjoining owners in the manner set forth
in Sec. 135 subdivision 4. After such public hearing the board may determine to
make such improvement, either by contract or by the city, under the direction of
the Supt. of Public Works.
Sec. 135-b. SIDEWALKS: Snow, ice and other obstructions.
1. The owner of lands adjoining any sidewalk shall keep the same free of ice,
snow and other obstructions, and the area, if an7, between the sidewalk and curb in
a safe condition and the grass thereon, if any, properly mowed. Nothing herein
contained shall be construed to prevent such owner, by lease or otherwise, from
delegating to a tenant or occupant the duties and liabilities hereby imposed, but
such delegation shall not relieve the owner of his primary duties and liabilities
hereu,hder.
2. The Board of Public Works shall have power to make rules and regulations
further defining the duties hereby imposed, and the manner and time of their per-
formance. Upon the failure of any owner to perform the duties imposed by this
section or by such rules and regulations of the board, the Board of Public Works
may cause the removal of ice, snow or other obstruction from such sidewalk, and
may cause the area between the sidewalk and curb to be rendered in a safe condi-
tion, and the grass thereon mowed, at the expense of the owner.
Section 2. Section 136 of the Ithaca City Charter being Chapter 503 of the
Laws of 1908 as amended by Local Law #3 - 1925 and Local Law #2 - 1931 is hereby
amended as follows:
Sec. 136. SIDEWALKS: Assessments.
1. The determination of cost, apportionment and assessment of any sidewalk
improvement under Sec. 135-a shall be governed by the provisions of Sec. 153 relat-
ing to improvement assessments, except that the entire cost thereof shall be
deemed to benefit the adjoining owners.
2. Any expense incurred by the board pursuant to the provisions of Sections
235 and 135-b shall be collected in the following manner: The Supt. of Public
Works shall report to the board the expense incurred in behalf of each owner; the
board thereupon shall review the same, and if found to be correct, shall so certi-
fy to the clerk, who shall forthwith mail to the owner at his address appearing
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upon the tax roll, a notice of assessment, stating the date the expense was in-
curred, the nature thereof, and the cost, together with a 10% penalty thereon.
The owner may protest such assessment within 30 days of the date of such notice,
either by personal appearance at a regular meeting of the board, or by a written
protest filed with the clerk; the board shall thereupon review such assessment and
make such adjustment thereon as it may determine just and equitable; whereupon
sucii assessment shall become final.
3. Not later than the 1st day of April in each year the clerk shall certify
to the common council the amount of each such assessment remaining unpaid at the
end of the last fiscal year, and the common council shall thereupon direct the
clusion thereof in the city tax for the current year, to be collected in the same
manner and subject to the same penalties and procedure as the city tax.
Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried.
Approved October /yt/1940. %XVA
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Local Law #4 - 1940
Be it enacted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
Section 1. Section 221 of the Ithaca City Charter being Chapter 503 of the
Laws of 1908 as amended by Chapter 250 of the Laws of 1909 is hereby amended as
follows:
Sec. 221. ACTIONS AGAINST CITY: Claims for Damages: Notice required; notice of
intention before bringing action; limitations.
No civil action shall be. maintained against the city for damages or injuries
to person or property sustained in consequence of any street, highway, bridge,
culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk being defective, out of repair, unsafe, dangerous
or obstructed unless it appear that written notice of the defective, unsafe,
dangerous, obstructed condition of such street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk
or crosswalk was actually given to the city superintendent, and that there was a
failure or neglect within a reasonable time after the giving of such notice to
repair, or remove the defect, danger or obstruction complained of, or, in the ab-
sence of such notice, unless it appears that such defective, unsafe, dangerous or
obstructed condition existed for so long a period that the same should have been
discovered and remedied in the exercise of reasonable care and diligence. But no
such action shall be maintained for damages or injuries to the person sustained
solely in consequence of the existence of snow or ice upon any sidewalk, crosswalk
or street, unless written notice thereof, relating to the particular ,place, was
actually given to the Supt. of Public Works and there was a failure or neglect to
cause such snow or ice to be removed, or the place otherwise made reasonably safe
within a reasonable time after the receipt of such notice. The city shall not be
liable in a civil action for damages or injuries to person or property, or invasion
of personal or property rights, of any name or nature whatsoever, whether casual
or continuing, arising at law or in equity, alleged to have been caused or sustained,
in whole or in part, by or because of any omission of duty, wrongful act, fault,
neglect, misfeasance or negligence on the part of the city, or any of its agents,
officers or employees, unless a claim therefor in writing, verified by the oath
of the claimant, containing a statement of the place of residence of the claimant,
by street and number, if any, otherwise such facts as will disclose such place of
residence with reasonable certainty, and describing the time when, the particular
place where and the circumstances under which the damages or injuries were sus-
tained, the cause thereof, and so far as then practicable, the nature and extent
thereof, shall within thirty days after the happening of the accident or injury
or the occurence of the act, omission, fault or neglect out of which or on account
of which the claim arose, be presented to the common council and served upon the
ma;, or or city clerk and notice of intention to commence an action thereon be
served upon the city attorney, nor unless an action shall be commenced thereon
within one year after the happening of such accident or injury or the occurence of
such act, emission, fault or neglect; but no action shall be commenced to re-
cover upon or enforce any such claim against the city until the expiration of
sixty days after the service of said notice upon the city attorney. Nothing herein
contained, however, shall be held to revive any claim or cause of action now barred
by any existing requirement or statute of limitations nor to waive any existing
limitation now applicable.- to any claim or cause of action against the city.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Oct. 2, 1940
V M. J. Kolar $ 49.00 d`
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 8.20
Dr. J. W. Judd 40.00
Dr. P. J. Robinson Y 10.00
N. Y. City Dept. of Health r 5.63 v`
I N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 2.36 v
A. H. Stubblefield 3.60 ,v
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. ✓ 1r69 V /,47
N. Y. Telephone Co. r 7.13 v
Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00 "
Will Corporation 4. 38
Helen H. Netro 5.90
Laura A. Head d 1-4w"
E. Mae Mandeville 13.28 "
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C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 12. 2
Ithaca Laundries Inc. •9
Lawrence K. Mintz 30.00
T. G•2:fillers Sons raper Co. -�j 24
The Chase National Bank 34. 9 �
Ithaca Journal 101.94 ,
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 73. 98
W. T. Pritchard 32. 37
11. G. Comfort 6.00
Stallman of Ithaca 9-67j/
George B. Dewitt 50. 00
New York Telephone Co. 9. 26
Parker & Granville 2. 80 d
North Jersey Paint Co. , Inc. 34. 98
C. J. Rumsey Co. 02
Lyle Signs, Inc. 4. 99
N.Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 60. 62
City Chamberlain 19. 57«
Maurice L. Taylor 6. 57x'
R. S. Boothroyd 4• 3(
Wm. S. Scott Jr. 16. 43
D. S. Purdy 24. 64V
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R. L. and J.H. Speed 1- 37v
George S. Adams 1. 37
L. E. Patterson 12. 84
Eugene Bradley 3. 42v/ j
HIcKinney Agency Inc. 9. 41v
American Coin Lock Co. , Inc. 7. 00
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This section applies to claims of infants and all other persons. The place of
trial of all actions or proceedings against the city or any of its boards or
officers shall be in the County of Tompkins unless changed by order of the court.
Sec. 221-a. LIABILITY FOR SIDEWALK INJURIES.
1. The owner of any land adjoining a sidewalk, approach or driveway upon any
of the streets, highways , alleys or other public places in the city shall be liable
to any person suffering injury or damage by reason of his failure to perf.:rm ary of
the duties imposed upon him by Sections 135 and 135-b of this Charter, or the r�jles
and regulations of the Board of Public Works adopted pursuant thereto, and any !,"r-
son so injured or damaged shall have a right of action against such owner.
�). In the event any such action is brought against the City of Ithaca, the
City shall have the right to join the owner as a party defendant, and as between
the City and such owner, such owner shall be primarily responsible; or the city
may bring a separate action against such owner to recover the amount of any loss
suffered by it as a result of any such action, including costs and disbursements
therein.
3. Whenever any tenant, by lease, or agreement, or otherwise, shall have
assumed any of the duties imposed by Sec. 135 or Sec. 135-b, or the rules and
regulations of the board upon an owner, such tenant may be joined by any person
seeking to recover damages for injuries, for failure to perform said duties, or by
the city, or by the owner, as a party defendant.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried.
Approved October /l/41940
Mayor
SMOKE NUISANCES Attorney Thaler announced that the Read Paper Co. has offered
to cooperate in the abatement of the smoke nuisance.
Attention was called to at least two violators who have not complied with the
ordinance. Mr. Thaler atated that he will 'again communicate with the offenders.
Alderman Gillette left the Council Chamber at this time.
REROUTING TRUCK TRAFFIC Police Commissioner Comfort reported that on three recent
occasions loaded trucks have gone out of control on South Hill and caused property
damage and he recommended that a study be made of the possibility of directing
loaded trucks from the hill streets.
Attorney Thaler reported that he is now investigating the possibility of
Stag cooperation in rerouting truck traffic.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Mazza-
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police Committee and the City
Attorney for investigation and report. Carried.
DOUBLE PARKING Alderman Perry called attention to the double parking specially
on Aurora Street between State and Seneca Streets.
Police Commissioner Comfort stated that every effort is being made to correct
the situation but that it seems necessary to allow trucks to double park at times
In order to make pick ups or deliveries.
The matter was referred to the Police Committee, Chief of Police and the
Commissioner for study.
AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same
hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
ZONE CHANGE - E. JAY STREET Alderman Vail reported that he has talked with Mr.
idontillon of the Planning Uommission and with the Building Commissioner and after
further investigation the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works
recommends that the zone change be made as requested.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Leachtneauer:
Resolved, that the report of the committee be approved and the Clerk directed
to advertise for a Public Hearing thereon, as provided by Section 83 of the
General City Law, such hearing to be held at the next regular meeting of the
Council on November 6, 1940. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor.
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City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. M. November 6, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Adams, Gibb
Attorney - Thaler
Chamberlain - Snyder
Clerk - Springer
1`,INUTES 11inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ZONE CHANGE - E. JAY STREET Mayor Campbell announced that in ac-
cordance with a notice published in the Ithaca Journal on October
S, 9, 10, 1940, any person interested in the proposed zone change
in E. Jay Street would be heard at this time. No one appeared in
opposition and it was moved,
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that the recommendation of the Planning Commission
be adopted; and further that the official zone map of the Building
Zone Ordinance be and the same hereby is amended by a change in
zoning from "A" Residential to Commercial that part of the south
end of the block bounded on the west by Utica Street, on the south
by Jay Street, on the east by the existing Commercial district, on
the north by a line parallel to and 86 ft. from the north line of
Jay Street; this change to take effect upon publication.
Carried and Approved by the 1.ayor.
APPOINT:Y:ENT - MRS. LAURA U. WILSON, 00124ISSIONER OF PUBLIC 'TELFARE
YIayor Campbell announced the nomination of Laura U. Wilson as
Commissioner of Public Welfare to complete the unexpired term of
Mrs. Grace W. Rumsey, deceased.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the nomination be and the same hereby is
approved and Mrs. Wilson appointed to the office of Commissioner
of Welfare for the term ending December 31, 1943-
Unanimously Carried.
APPOINTi: ENT - FRED E. NORTON, C012~ISSIONER, FIRE DEPARTMENT Mayor
Campbell announced the nomination of Fred E. Norton as Commission-
er of the Fire Department to succeed L. J. Gaurnier whose term
expired June 30, 1940, and requested the Council 's approval.
By Alderman Stephens, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the nomination of Fred E. Norton be and the
same hereby is approved and Mr. Norton appointed to the office of
Commissioner of the Fire Department for the term ending June 30,
1943- Unanimously Carried.
Alderman Vail entered the Council chamber at this time.
PAY _117 CREASE - ELECTION INSPECTORS The Clerk announced that at
a special session of the State Legislature, municipalities were
empowered to increase the pay of election inspectors for the
extra hours worked on Election Day, and that if the pay is in-
creased, it will be necessary to appropriate a sum sufficient to
cover the extra amount paid.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the pay for the election commissionerp be
increased to $9. 00 for Election Day, and
Be It Further Resolved, that the sum of $136. 00 be and
hereby is appropriated from the contingent fund to cover the
extra expense. Unanimously Carried.
HYNES DkN,:AGE CLAIM The Clerk reported that Mr. L. J. Hynes of
Rochester presented a claim in the amount of $6. 90 for damages
to his car caused by a rock projecting over the curb in Cliff
Street.
He stated that after investigation the Board of Public Works
recommended payment of the claim subject to the approval of the
City Attorney who also recommends payment.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the claim in the amount of $6. 90 be paid as
recommended. Unanimously Carried.
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The Ithaca Journal � �
New York Telephone Co. 38.79
Stover Printing Co. 21. 5O,
Add.ressograph Sales Agency 5. 00 .
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The Atkinson Press
Lawrence J. �vilkinson 22. 00
Fred Elston 1Z-75
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Anthony G. Macera . 75r
Clara A. Rogers 4. 75
ary J. Summers 16. 50 ,,
Williamson Law Book Co. 5. 00
The Chase National Bank 9. 34*
j Socony Vacuum oil Co. 53. 93
7. T. Pritchard 1. 99
Ithaca Laundries Inc. . 66 -'
General Electric Co. 8. 03
General Electric Co. 1- 03 --'
New York Telephone Co. 9. 26 -.
Harrison Ada-:as, Sheriff 16. 64`
P. J. Hartnett 1. 00"
Robinson & Carpenter �_ 25r,
Parker & Granville . 75
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2. 02 ;
Stover Printing Co. 14. 50.
N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 64- 50 -
17- Y. S. Electric & Gas- Corp. 57- 62.1,
H. A. Carey 'Co. , Inc. . 61
Estate of Clarence D. Tarbell 3. 29 ,,,
Joseph A. Y.JlcAllister 4 00 v
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Mrs. Madora Baker -- 10.00 -,
j! Norton Starr, Inc. 8.05-,
E. Mae Mandeville 10.62 ,
N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 4.80 `
M. J. Kolar 55.21
1 Mrs. Mabel Carlton 10. 301-
Laura A. Head - 23.85 e
Van Natta Office Equip. Co. 116.43w'
j N. Y. Telephone Co.
R. H. Broad 48.60 '
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. .48
1 C. D. Reese a 4.08
WestTood Pharmacal Corp. 4. 30
Tompkins Co. Memorial Hosp.
Social Work Publicity Council 85 '
Fahey Pharmacy 9..24 ,
Dr. J. W. Judd 50.00
Hart' s Pharmacy 5.19h
A. H. Stubblefield 4.10 -,
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November 6, 1940
Report of the Committee on Parking Meters
Your committee has held four _meetings to consider the various
types of parking meters and most of the members have made private
investigations of :meters in several cities about the coluitry.
At the meeting held November let the entire committee, City
Attorney and City Clerk were present, when the whole question was
thoroughly reviewed, and the merits of various meters discussed
with the following conclusions:
1. It appears that parking meters will be helpful in imprc_-,ring
Ithaca ' s traffic situation, when properly used and policed. Unani
Mous.
2. That only one kind of meter should be installed for the
trial period. Unanimous.
3. That this meter should be of the automatic type. Unanimous.
4. That a straight one coin meter giving one hour for five
cents be installed, vote 5 ayes, 1 nay.
5. That the trial installation be awarded to Dual Parking
meter Co. Unanimous.
6. That the request of the merchants in the College Town sec-
tion be given favorable consideration. Unanimous.
Due consideration was given by your committee to the large
amount of information available from the experience of over 200
cities using parking :meters. As a result it was thought unnecess-
ary to try out more than one meter. If others were installed and
subsequently ,taken out, the amount paid on them would be nearly
two thirds of the purchase price and this would not be returned to
the city.
The automatic type is recommended because there is no external
key to forget to turn, or tempt meddlers. It may be policed from
a :motorcycle since it is not necessary to check the ,peters to see
if the operator has performed his duty of turning the key, before
issuing ticket.
There are several reasons for recom:nend.ing the single coin
type, the first and most conclusive being that it is legal in our
State. The need for short time parking is taken care of by time
unused by previous parkers, being an average of fifteen or twenty
minutes which is free time for short term parking. The fact that
the collections from this type of metera.re less thac-i two coin
meters shows that parkers pay less with single coin meters. From
the street it is impossible to tell the a:gount of unused time a-
vailable, so there is no incentive to cruise in search of a meter
with more unused time.
Dual meters are recommended because this company is the oldest
in business, they have sold nearly half of all meters in use, with
an excellent record of performance and satisfaction.
Your committee recognizes that there is room for ;Huth differ-
ence of opinion in regard to parking meters, and on superficial ex-
amination certain points may appear to offer advantages. Rather
than give too much detail in this report we would suggest that the
meeting adjourn to discuss the subject more fully, when the committee
will try to answer other questions that arise. Then definite action
may be taken.
Yourcommittee recommends that this report be incorporated in
the minutes of the Council meeting held November 6, 1940.
A. A. Barns, Chairman
Must piovEt for rtpcei i curtain subdiviiion: of Chapttr
bection 1 W City Or3inancew.
An ordiLeace relating to traific ano rrEulating We =( of puh-
10 streeK W hQhwayr in the City of Ithacc , nor Yoik ; p1vecri4ng
regalatioas r� latiAg to the par• iag of vahium span ruch pi - lic
rtroets and higywayp ; pruvicing for the WcUllation an� con;doi uf
We une of Earning meter; defining and praviuiag for tho ep ' wlish-
moat A payxing meter zoneL upon the public Etructo ann high- 1s;
pruviLif_g for thy; oaforcement heieof am provibiaE penaltieL Or the
vial0lon aelnof.
OHLOOL , onauuE3 of traffic canditioaL toat have e0stec in
curtain : actionn of the City of Ithaca, the lieu movemunt A tiaffic
in those sections K, and WE been impeded for a long perio! of
t0s; anu
attumptr to regulate traflic ant parting 0 the afore-
-vain aica have aut been an EuccoEnful as ic cuciiable; and
hAsSUL , because of the habit of numeruas operator E of motur
veuicleE of parking for long peal: ions of time in :;lug Fe pro unity to
other, motor venicics Eo parked us the moEt core geEted parts of the
city' s busiuLt Meets which tends to further impe?a trUilo any L-1
audition thoivto c,artitutes a danger to the lilo, limb aAG proper-
ty of motor iAq , padestriaas ana OWL , arid:
VishoK it R the opinion of We CommoD Council A the City of
Ithaca that the aforementioned coAditionc mp-,, b,�� remediecj E - pro-
viding for tho uce of mocaanical parkQ-time Wicator`: Q connec-
tion vitA We 06iviaual parking stations in tK afore aid area
and oy roLtoring parting is .a is area to rvaLoaahle imtervals of
time and b; coopclling the operators w4o j en o; tne urn of the park-
ing Epace Fo O: ignatec to pay a portion of Ko cukt of establish-
ing a& maintaining the Lamc;
Jow, ta,rwfore7
Bn IT WhADU by toe Common Council of the OiQ of ithaca ac
•ollovc:
ec QuA 1. Or thE pui• opc of this Wiaance:
(a) Th, wor6s Nuhicle, " "motor vehic1c , " "stroet, " "highwaj , `
"operator, " shall hava the respLetive meanie gE at Jkinca A cK by
the Vehicle ant Traffic Lau of the EtaQ of New York. Thu tern
hpanking Lpace" ac urej nereia refcin to sucn parting Epacec au are
coatrolled by pailing meterL.
Section Z. Tie hollowing parking meter zoant in the zoliowin,�,
z0onts and4ighways in the City of Ithaca arc hereby entabliched:
---( Overt Ureets ) ---
Arid from time to time hereafter an traffic conjitionL require,
any such other treetb or highways in tho CiQ of Ithaca at are
selected by rupolution of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
for the location of Luch zones.
Section .1. Parking Prohibited. It .:hall be unlawfal for any
percon to pail a motor vehicle at any time in aal of the Uo Parking"
zoneL- ftereto'Lore c-1-tabli'-1AI'u a.nC< now eadl-tiag in Vie aiore.aic.'_ Pa.,
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inn meter zone,.
L,,action ti.. Parkiii- meters Uiall b,_-,
L meter zonez unGur the direction of T'inalace n6 f c ,-o wa 1
A.
'Or'-aittee of tu,:� Common Council anG. tree (4 e ' COMInitU'C' 0-
3oard ol. ?u"Di1c 1P,`o.-,ks a:)6 tticy siaall cauc."
e pa.T -met'l-, '�e& to
be p1:,oviru'.C'6_.
'2ctjjoil C'. In any of the aiore.saic pai-ki,,ig rf.,et(?.L, or j.;;
any pat.-t of poi,tio,a of paratel- c_(,,ign,.,,t U parki.qg flictur.
an' Accoulit" of Lae C)[Tirr"ox-i ii-I
con uilctioll i�Atia off Public Viol�k' mc,�-v
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metei. to br.. in: tatitc. at (-,.,acL'ri Fpac� i-o. 1ucil 2108 e 01 Vi111011 111
i- available, for t pa king of o vehicle or
anc; 'j(-.; plainl,,,, ilidic&tecl' oL, each of ,. uch m, ner%-: flie tifr' ';
limitation �ui-iag uhicti aic. paikiiir-'. Space ma-y be occupies,. C-1
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-ter oraEinec , -'hall b-,
time 'LimitaLion P., herc- ter e- ig.iatec by
approdi late iiotice pol"'L('2u in pro :imit.'- of LaiC :r'�Acr'c.
►-)Clctio"l 6. The time limitation -lor t t i,--, o c u,')ancy of pa.-c4l'i-,1g;
space in the zone.- deLigaateG in k"ection 2 of till I-
Or
hereafter to be de,, ignatec' anG t.-Le ctiaige inaue for tk;i(: of
each suci'i parkicig 2acc afic-,- the money to be placed in the -iicter in
eacti particular, ,pace acsignated. by t1i:; per, on ulsin, ail, such pclj ',-.-
ing. in •uc,.-,, ;,,ono or ,6onos c-hall �)c �;.F' follow.t. .-
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or,,E�- 4o-ur --- five cent coin of UnitcL.
llw a. ore aic, time limitation foi• parkin,; one hul.ii- aJ�ore-
�,aid be, j,)r,lica'Dle b�_-tween the of eight (8) o' clock
n. M. .-.,nc .' i'� (0 ol clock P. Ti. 6aMy e.-�cept L-unc')eys. On kl)atur-
� k" A , I L
Ct a a-il le"trictio- s" -hall be the nolirr: of
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eAg'Lat (8) 0 clock P.. 111. an%-.� tun (Yb) 01 cloc� 'P. 11".J., tic'I r Aric-
tiola . not .-,jqpiv or bushaeo- .- holi6ay,-: .
ection 'i. Parkii,g mt-.AUei_' ins tali e.0". in -kiag, zorn_,�
pai �. C
e E-ta"Ail, ti,2u, a. a-IL'ore,zi aic- of hurea:t ter to be E:: 1 ria'11. oe
plaClJC". a;)Oil t10 'Cllr' Or ,Aucvv alk ivneoiath a6j<.ccat to tic:
iiic"ivio:_ial pa .kiijq ,ijace: hcreqfte • clle',. Crj'�)ecl.
L'ac.n. parkiiq 4reter
all oia or -,et in , ucid a manne� as to or -7
a tai)t Lnw-; all-.ing ;,pact_- a&jac,.,.,,,t to I-Ucki meter is or iF T.ot
legally 1-i paikiag "Iter _0 ix-tall'jo -hall it-loicat'le
.1 111 a!"C. E,ac, IL_
by props v leguata -U�ic.; legal parking time eAat,,li� Ic
lec t dt; City
al'ore�,aid acid wn,�x, appropriatc) do'
Vice t'%10 0
uuratiOn 01 thu pelio ' 0.1' legal parkins; C-.Ij On til(: 0-\p1ra-
tion
of such period Shall indicate ill,,-,g&l ove'l'-Parkiaf;.
,ection B. T'rie 11inwice ana Account,- Committee o1j" tlic Common
Council aao- the Boarb of Public Work& ...Mall have liae. of
painted or placed upon the curb or 1pon the Areei. adjacent to
ing me-ter for the purpo,,�e Of ce-ignat , t
eacla parI K in tt,3, 11c parking -pace
for t,,Aiicn ,eiL meter ir- to be uLt2d. anu ,-ach vttiicl _ parkinb adja-
cent or t to aa , parking meter ;.hall _,alrk vi thin the linet_• or
mar.Kdigs -, ,j establi�'ho_&. It ;hall b(-,, ,nlawful aivw_ a violation o.-'L-
th i ordinance: to park any vehicle acro,-,- any uch liii(:; or faarking
or to park Luclin v,,A-Acle in cuch a position that the shall slot
be, entirA7, 4ithji-1 the: area so 611e', ignatc-01 by Euch line, or iaaikirip-s.
Fectioa 9. ',-*,'hen a parking space is any parking meter zol;ic is
parallel vw�itlh the a0jacent curb or siciewalk, arky vehicle occupying
Luca paikinE ._pacF,, shall o� placnQ so that tAL ioiamont part of
F-ucq vehicle chill V nearsA to too parting motor; wheq a ;&ikinC,-'
.-pace in any paiking motor mono L diaEo"al to t nLA aw side-
alq VU,nicle occupying npace i2 Fuck paikiap motor zonE �qali
be placed in the parking space Ath the forcmost part o! tu& ve-
hicle neare2t to such motor.
"ection 10. Ohen any vehicle Anil occupy parki"E &panw Y-
jaceat to whica a •parking meter in locatV in aocoidsnco AW th':
provV ions of this: orGinanve, to opeictor oi the vehicin rhali ap_
on entering too saV parking space immediatuiV OupoAt on caqwe to
be nepontau a five cent coin A the United LtatbE ia Euch Pay-iyg
meter an . nilure to ooposit &uch coin Ehall constitutc a violation
of thin oruinance and AM hubjuct such perLoa to tnu peialty here-
inafter orescribud. Upon the doposit of such Coin ann piacis
said meter ia ooeration too parnag ,_pace may be laVully contin
Uou ly occupien q such vehicle duriap tae purion oi wailing, tim,-,
heyAnAfore prosh •iboa, to wit, one' Kour upon the deposit of a
five cont coin 01 tho initec vtats;y. If & ain vehicle rhall oc--
cupy the parking Loace beyoub On timu limit aforcrait the perkQ.
meter Wall by Plopur legand iaricaLe ill u,l occupancy A par,Q,.;-
space ana in that ;;vent such vehicle Wall de coasidefed an papkec,
ovc!Itime anc yont the parioE of l; gal pulning timu and Q Occu-
pancy of space Oy the vthicle Ryon tho period A Ngai parking
time in as Eacn part of u street mlerc any Each metup K located
shall be a violation of thiL ordinancu ana puniEheb as hereivaffor
EA forth .
section 11. It shall be unlawful ana a violation of this or-
diaance for any person to caase , allow, peimit or suffer any v2h1cle
regietLred in thl none of or operated IS any Luch pet ron to be
parked ovu •time or beyond the period of lygal parking time estvb-
NOW for any parking meter zone as herein aesciibed.
Rction A. It shall be unlawful and a vioiatioL of the ppo-
visions oi this ordinance for any person to pe3mit a vehicle to re-
main or be piacco' in any parking space adjacent to any parking
meter while sain meter is aispiaying ajignal Wicatinp that the
vehicle occupying sach space: AaL already occupiou it belond the per-
iod A time proncridna for such parking space.
Section 1;. It AM be unlawful and a violation of the pro-
vi :ions of thiv o0insnce to deposit or cause to be ApositW ill
any parking meter in the City of Ithaca any slug, c^,: vice or metal-
lic sub2titute or any nubstituto for a coin of the United StaW.
section lo. It shall be unlawful acid a violation A the pro-
viAo= V thin or6inanco for any quiron to Afaco, inJure, tamper
with, opan or wilfully bre0k, dettivy or impyir the uceluineLw of
any paring meter installed under the proviAoAL W this ordinance.
aection 15. The position or local maintenance man in hereby=
established 01'.1 thic orAnance aQ the Mayor with the approval of the
Common Coancil of the City A Ithaca :hall appoint a man to such po-
sition whone duty it AM be to perioalcally collect the coins A-
positet in the parking meters and to account for the &ame and to
turn them over to the City Chamberlain of the City of Ithaca, an6-
to repair and maintain in gooa workable condition and otharwice •upor-
vise any and all parking meteis installed in the City of Ithaca as
aforesaid. Thu calary of Laid local maintenance magi whall be such
h Eum of mouey aL Wall hereafter be decided upon by the Common
Council, which Fnall ac payable out oi the grOLE rd=iptE HOM ESS
palkiag metels. Vaia appointee to sain poi tion may W remover,'.
fiom saiC position at any time by the Mayor an& Common Counuil of
the City W IthacE for any c ube chatsoever.
Nction 16. The City Chamberlain of tAL City, oi Ithaca nu 1.1
keep a comp lets; recura of the collect ionE maoE finm each painiq-,
metur aaj Mll (UPOPit LUCh C011eCtiOU in a npecial WN Le W-;
known "Palkial Wer Fund" eau WaLl in all re pest; coafuim to
the pinvivioni containo& in the contract oetwern We Citj of 10anca
anc An pa2KWE mvtei corporation for We iasUllutioa of parkig-
MeUrv.
ouction 17. Tay pruvinionF of GO oroina.ace shall noL bc
applicaol. to taricaN of othui motor vOicluE waga ",w ill t! carry-
ing u! ior Vublic Air, throughout the Citj of Ithoca nox,
SUU11 NJ apply to motor vvhiclor trucK on othyr vehicles while
Wy are ungagua in the burinwvE of loaLing or unloauing thoir car-
go in the atom Laiu parking meter zones.
action 18. It Wall be the Gaty of thu police ofiicn. a W,
too ditj of Ithaca to report
(a) Ta aumbur of each paiking matur WE incicates that the,
vehicle occupying the parkin E Epace acJaci-nt to rucb mettr ir or has
been paikod in violation of any of the provi0on. W Win orjinaLcu.
( b) The SOL licvL numbur of � uch vahicle.
(c) 1',iiy otnor f actG, a knonlouga of waich 0 nocesEa •y to a
thorough unter;taninE of the circumptancen attan6ing such violp-
t0a.
(d) each LUCh police officer shall alEo attach to such vehicle
a notica to tqu owLor or operator thereof that cuch vehicle hat been
paikod ill violation oi a pinvit ion of ON oitinanc". tach Pun
owner or operator may Within twenty-four hours of the. timo Whoh Su, h
notice waE attacaw& to Luck vehicle pay LO the oflicer in charge K
Police KatqaarUrL , aa a penait; for ant in full natiLiaction of
such violation, tua bum 01 "1. 00. The failure o? sucA owner or
operator to mako such paTmvO within saY twentl-four nou •E ahnil
renter ; Ica owner of op,rator subject to the ponalQuE hurninaftKl,
proviJen ioi violation of the provN ions of thin orniaance.
5ection 10. Pcnalti,E. Any perpon who , hall Etny sec-
tioD of thi orninance and any per: on who 062 , anetn, o� arLi&tr
Wareia, Lhall, upon conviction thureoi , be oubJect to a iiae of aot
more than 00. 00 aW Inall Ltand coiunitted until nuch puaalty be
paid but not encending oue Ky Or each colln-i d ::arch fine wip,.,id.
Lection VO. Tho five cent coin raquirev to no depo&iteo in
parking mctwr,. as provided herein are hereby KOK and acEeEced a�'
ft us to plovine for the proper regulaLion ant control oar trafiic up-
on the Public struetr a also the coat of provi2ion and regulat ink
1
W parking of vehicles in We parking meter zones creatV bureby
aw to cover the cost of the purckaze, provision, protection, in-
spection, installation, operation, maintenance, control aw use of
We parking meters Oesrribed herein.
Lection 11. ThiL ordinance shall W duumed to be ia a6dition
a supplementy; to anc not in conflict with nor a reptal of prior
or snintiag oiainancen of tKa City of Ithaca Ycopt as her win Utal
Etated, but Laall be an auLitional provision for We veqvlation 01
traffic anG parkiag in thorc zoae& provide& for herein.
Section 22. All oKiAancev or parts of orkinancor in conf!Pt,
lkitb the movision- A thia Winaace be an tKa Lam hcrebi, arc--,,
rapealea hat if aay vection, part Of LUCtiOn, YeUtenCe, C1 11> Of
phra2n of tAiF ominance LOU be RIO to be vAconbtitutional oi-
invalio , t remAninj proviAom her wof zhall nevertheleEv in-
Main ia Wi MCO aJO LfMt.
Sectim 2j. In the umut of a public emerge,cy the Mayor Of.
the City of Ithaca zhall have t s power to mponc the operation
of We provipion. of the within aminance foi the duistion of mch
emerguncy.
� ection 24. Thik ordinance shall take effect on the day
of ly
Common Council -2- November 6, 1940 221
OBSTRUCTION - FLORAL AVENUE Alderman Shurger reported that atten-
tion should be given to rocks along the curb line in Floral Avenue
approximately 75 ft. north of the Novidor property, and the Clerk
was directed to call the matter to the attention of the City Engineer
and the Department of Public Works.
DOG CENSUS The Clerk reported that William B. Hall, City 2 og
Warden, has submitted a bid of 20t per dog for enumerating �7g own-
ers in the City for the year 1941, and requests the privilege; of
naming 2 assistants to be approved by the Council to assist in 'he
enumeration.
It was pointed out that the County reimburses the City at t .e
rate of 201, for each dog listed and as a comprehensive census is
very important in enforcing the law, Police Chief Marshall recom-
mends that i:r. Hall who is familiar with the work be employed.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Gibb:
Resolved, that Mr. Hall be and hereby is appointed enumerator
of dog owners for the year 1941; that 1.r- Hall submit to the
Council for approval the names of 2 assistants to aid in the
enumeration, all work to be done under the supervision of the
Police Department as authorized in secion 108 of the Agriculture
and Market Law. Carried.
REPAIR TO CELL BLOCK The Clerk reported that the Police Departrent
has requested the installation of wire screens to cover the north
side and a part of the top of the cell block and that the Acting
City Engineer has submitted an estimate of $220. 00 for the work.
It was also reported that the Board of Public Works is willing
to install the screens when funds are made available.
Alderan piazza reporting for the Police Committee recommended
the installation of the screens and it was roved,
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the screening be installed.
Be It Further Resolved, that the sum of $220. 00 or as much
thereof as may be necessary be and hereby is appropriated from the
contingent fund. Unanimously Carried.
REROUTING TRUCK TRAFFIC Attorney Thaler reported that the State
Traffic Coi.mmission has now agreed to cooperate in the matter of
rerouting truck traffic from the hill streets and suggested that
the City adopt an ordinance regulating the weight of tr_?c'.:s and use of
City streets by truck traffic after which a sign will be erected
in Candor directing truck traffic from that point. .
Several Aldermen suggested that thru truck traffic from
other points be regulated and it was moved,
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Charter and
Ordinance Committee and the City Attorney for study and report.
Carried.
AUDIT By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
PARKING 1KETERS The report of the Parking meter Committee, together
with a draft of an ordinance covering the installation of meters,
copies of which are herewith appended, were presented to the Alder-
men with the suggestion that discussion be deferred until a later
meeting.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Gillette :
Resolved, that discussion of parking meters be taken up at an
adjourned meeting to be called by the Mayor. Carried.
CHARTER AI�:ENDL2NT Alderman Mazza suggested that section 146 of
the City Charter be amended so as require advertising for bids on
all purchases over x,500. 00.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Charter and
Ordinance Committee and City Attorney for study and report.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor. /7
F. H. Sp inger, City Clerk ''�
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 7: 30 P. M. November 19, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Adams, Gibb
Attorney - Thaler
Police Chief - Marshall
Police Commissioner - Comfort
Clerk - Springer
1r,IIIUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
The Mayor announced the meeting was called to discuss the
recommendations of the Parking Meter Committee, and such other
matters as might properly come before the Council.
PARKING DIETERS Chairman Barns discussed the report submitted by
the committee and explained that the recommendations were made after
demonstration and study of the various makes of machines, and
Alderman Vail explained the operation of the various machines. OL
Police Chief Marshall reported that in corresponding with the 4
officials of the City of Peekskill, N.Y. , it was learned that the
Police Department of that City does not favor free time meters,
although all cities where parking meters are in use agree that
meters do improve parking conditions.
He stated that the Police Department of Ithaca are only con-
cerned in moving traffic and stopping double parking, and that
they feel that the 10 and 5¢ meter will more nearly accomplish this
end since the public seems to favor that type of meter.
Alderman Stephens left the Council Chamber at this point.
It was reported that there may be some difficulty in enforcing
an ordinance covering the 1¢ and 5¢ meter but after further discus-
sion it was moved
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Vail:
• Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the automatic
meter be approved and adopted.
Ayes - Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry, Vail,
Adams, Gibb
Nays - Mazza Carried and Approved.
By Alderman Gibb, seconded by Alderman Adams: .'
Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the 1¢ and
} 5¢ meter is preferable irrespective of the legal question.
Ayes - Mazza, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette, Perry,
Adams, Gibb
Nays - Vail Carried and Approved.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the Parking Meter Committee together with
Attorney Thaler enter into negotiations with the Dual Meter Co. with
reference to a trial purchase of Dual 10 and 5¢ meters; that the
purchase of these meters be conditioned upon the guarantee to in-
demnify the City for reasonable expense incurred in defending the
legality of this ordinanoe.
By It Further Resolved, that the findings of the committee be
reported to the Council at a meeting to be called by the Mayor.
Unanimously Carried,
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the Police Chief and Police Commissioner be
appointed to the Parking Meter Com?_nittee to a� d in the study of the
locations for the meters. Carried.
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Common Council —2-- November 19, 1940
TFFIC LIGHTS Alderman Gillette suggested that traffic lig
RA hts be
installed at the intersection of Buffalo Street and Taughann' ck -Blvd.
and at State and Geneva Streets.
By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police Cor:.mittee
for study and report. Oarried.
REROUTING TRUCK TRAFFIC Alderman Adams reported that difficulties
have arisen in preparing an ordinance regulating the weight c ' trucks
permitted on the hill streets, as local trucking concerns also us
trucks f large capacity and he asked for suggestions from the
Aldermen.
On :notion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. ringer, City Clerk
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COa:ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 5: 00 P. M- November 25, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry
Attorney - Thaler
Police Chief - Marshall
Chamberlain - Snyder
Clerk - Springer
34IIawUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PARKING :IETERS Mayor Campbell announced that the meeting was called
to discuss the contract for the installation of parking meters.
Alderman Gillette expressed the opinion that the meters should
not be installed until after Christmas.
Attorney Thaler reported that the contract as agreed upon by
the Parking Meter Committee has been altered by the Dual Meter Co. ,
in that they agree to defend the suit as to the legality of the
meters only for the period of one year or until the meters are paid
for, instead of for an indefinite period.
After further discussion it was moved,
By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman ;:azza:
Resolved, that the contract submitted by the Dual Parking Meter
Co. be rejected, and the committee be continued to make further
negotiations. Unanimously Carried.
COURT_ CASES Attorney Thaler reported that a suit is scheduled for
this term of court on a clai=m of Delphine Hazen for recovery on
land used by the City when Giles Street was widened and extended.
He also retorted that Hazel Little is suing for damages for
injuries alleged to have been sustained on November 30, 1935 when
` she fell on the stairway at the City comfort station.
Mr. Thaler requested that the Finance Committee of the Council
be authorized to cooperate with him in the handling of these cases.
By Alder=man Gillette, seconded by Alderman 11azza:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee
and the City Attorney with power. Carried.
On motion the :meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call
of the Mayor.
F. H. Sp nge r, City Clerk
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City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 5:00 P. 11. December 4, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - Mazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Adams
B. P.W. Conhni ssi oner - Egbert
Attorney - Thaler
Police Com:ni t si oner - Comfort
Chamberlain -- Snyder
Clerk - Spri--iger
-- 1iINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ALDERI',,,IA,X GIBB LETTER A letter to the Mayor from Alderman Gibb was
read in which he stated that due to necessary absence from the City
during the month of December, he felt it advisable to resign as
Chairman of the Finance Committee and as Acting Mayor.
Mayor Campbell then inquired what action the Council wished to
take in regard to a successor to the office of Acting Mayor and the
name of Alderman Adams was placed in nomination by Alderman 'Mazza.
Alderman Ada.-.is suggested that until an emergency ari it did
not seem necessary to elect a successor to Mr. Gibb, and tha motion
was withdrawned and it was moved
By Alderman Mazza, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the resignation of Alderman Gibb as Act4.ng Mayon
be not accepted. Unanimously Carried.
The Mayor then announced the appointment of Alderman Barns as
Chairman of the Finance Committee to succeed Alderman Gibb.
Alderman Vail-.entered the Council chamber at this time.
REPAIR SHOP ADDITION Public Works Commissioner Egbert reported
that due to economies in the Highway Department and receipts from
various sources for work done by the Board of Public :forks forces
there will be approximately $5500. remaining in the highway budgget
account and requested the Council to reanpropria-te the sum of $ 4, 000.
to be used toward the construction of a 75 ft. addition to the re-
pair shop, which is needed for storage of equipment.
He stated that the total cost of the addition is estimated at
$7500. and that the balance required can be absorbed in the 1941
budget.
By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the sum of $4, 000. be and hereby is reappropri-
ated from the highway account to be used in the construction of an
addition to the repair shop. Carried.
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GREYHOUND LINES PETITION A petition was presented in the matter
of the Elmira-Ithaca Motor Transportation Co. , Inc. and Central
Greyhound Lines Inc. for the consent of the local authorities of
the City of Ithaca, N. Y. for the operation of a motor vehicle line
or route upon and along the highways, streets or avenues of said
City of Ithaca, N. Y. and the transfer of said consent to Central
Greyhound Lines Inc.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Mazza;
Resolved,that the petition of the Elmira-Ithaca Motor Transport-
ation Co. , Inc. and Central Greyhound Lines Inc. be received and
that a public hearing thereon as provided by law be held at an- ad
jouriied ;Meeting of the Council to be held December 19, 1940 at 7: 30
P.M. at which time all persons interested in said matters shall be
- given an opportunity to be heard; provided the Central Greyhound
Lines Inc. agree to pay additional rent for use of the bus terminal
equal to that now paid by the Elmira-Ithaca Transportation Co. Inc. ,
and that they agree to pay for the expense of advertising for the
hearing. Carried.
;NTEREST ON REFUNDING BONDS The Clerk reported that interest
amounting to $372. 00 due December 15, 1940 on the $62, 000. Public
Improvement Refunding Bond issued June 15, 1940 was not provided
for in the budget as the rate of interest was not known at the time
the budget was adopted, and requested an appropriation to pay the
interest when due.
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By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the sum of $372. 00 be and hereby is appropriated
from the contigent fund to pay interest due December 15, 1940 on the
Public Improvement Refunding bond. Carried.
SNOW AND ICE RE%,:OVAL The Clerk reported a request from the Board
of Public Works for an additional appropriation of 41500. for snow
and ice removal and cindering of the streets astunds provided for
in the budge. are exhausted.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the sum of $1500. be and hereby is appropriateu
from the contingent fund to budget item No. 182 - Snow and Ice.
Unanimously Carried.
PROTECTION 17ALL - HUDSON STREET The Clerk reported that Acting City
Engineer Cass presented to the Board of Public 17orks a sketch of the
wall designed to protect the properties in Hudson Street, the cost
of which was estimated at $5500. , and that the Board approved the
sketch as presented and ordered the :natter referred to the Council
for consideration. It was pointed out that the cost of the wall is
included in the budget for 1941 as submitted by the Board of Public
Works.
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the matter be laid on the table for consideration
with the budget. Carried.
EXTRA HELP ISSUING DOG LICENSES The Clerk requested permission to
hire extra help during January and February to aid in issuing dog
licenses.
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman Vail:
Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized to hire one extra
person during January and February to aid in issuing dog licenses
at a salary not to exceed $20. 00 weekly. Carried.
PARKING ?METER ORDINANCE Attorney Thaler reported that the proposed
ordinance covering parking meters has been amended by altering Sec.
12 to prohibit repeat parking and amending Sec. 6 to Drovide for a
1, and 50 :peters.
These changes were discussed and it was agreed that the ordin-
ance should be completed in all respects including the location of
the meters and presented at the next meeting of the Colincil-
By A�derman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Mazza:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and
the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and presentation at the
next meeting of the Council. Carried.
PARKING HE ER CONTRACT Attorney Thaler announced that the Committee
bn parking meters has agreed that if the Dual deter Co. will agree
to defend the City in any action in regard to the legality of the
1¢ and 50 meters for a period of three years it will be satisfactory,
and are ready to recommend such a contract to the Council, but he
felt that the ordinance should be adopted before the signing of the
contract is authorized.
Police Commissioner Comfort expressed the opinion that the in-
stallation of meters should not be delayed, as the merchants and
general public seem to have accepted them and that delay might bring
about a change of sentiment.
Alderman Adams expressed the opinion that representatives of
the Karpark meter should be interviewed before a final decision is
reached but he was assured by Chairman Barns that the Karpark meter
was given consideration before the Committee made their recommenda-
tion to the Council.
No further action was taken at this time.
SUCTION SALE OF CITY PROPERTY Chamberlain Snyder reported that
since the sale of city owned property was authorized by the Council
on June 5, 1940, titlesto five additional parcels have been perfected
and he requested the Council to include these parcels in the authoriz-
ation to sell.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Gillette:
Resolved, that the following described parcels be included, in
the sale authorized by the Council on June 5, 1940•
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Ithaca, New York
Dece .aber 4, x.940
y Hon. Yayor & Aldermen:
I present herewith the followi ig budget requ.isiticrzs as
filet- by the officials of the various denart_nents for the year 1541 :
AC0OU`TTS 1939 1940 1941 1941
FI-'AL F I 1 SAL 'PROPOSED T 'TATIVE
1. Board of P�illic works
t 1 0 Clerk 's Office $13, 673- $-111 000- x;11, 110.
114 F. ?4. A=i.'nin. 3, 400- 3, 400. 3, 738-
116 City Eng'_° ' s Office 8, 400. 9, 300- 8, 500-
ll9 Cit,, Hall 7, 800- 8, 500. a, 900.
120 Isolation: Hospital 125. 125. 1�--5.
160 Sewers - General 7, 500. 1, 900.
161 Street Cleaning 9, 000, 9, 500- 8, 500.
lC2 Refuse & Garbage 22, 000. 22, 000. 22, 000-
164 Sewage Disposal Plant 10, 600. 3, 550.
F-ra�r_�;.lin St.
165 Sewage - Buffalo St. 1, 000. 315.
16 Se a,-e - good St. 365. 110.
167 Sewage - Clierry St. 340. 125.
168 Stor?r, Sewers 2, 500. 3, P,00. 3, 500-
169 Plumbing Iiisptr. 1, X50. 1, 400. 1) F-00.
180 Street Lighting 21, 1063- 24, 062- 24. 600.
181 Highway 4ai.ltenance 31, 000- 201'7000. 26', 000.
182 Snow, Ice Cinders 10, 000. 8, 000. 3, 000-
1 ) Dept. Buildings 500. 750. 7 0.
IN Bridge .': i_�ter_ance 3, 000- 8, 500. 4, 000.
185 Creek _;aintenance 1, 200. 1) 200. 1) 200.
186 Shop "%aintenance 27 500. 2, 900. 2, 900.
230 Park Dept. - General 9, 200. 9, 000. 9, 500.
231 Percy Field j50. 2F�0. 250.
232 Stewart Park 6, 400. 6, 400. 6, 40'0-
23 Tremai Park c�00. 7=0. 750.
2B Golf Course 3, 900- 3, 800- 3, 900-
1, 900. 3, 250.
235 Airport 700.
250 :gun. Parking Area 3, 110. 3, 000. 3, 187
51 :nun. Comfort Station 1, 185 1, 325 1, 470-
400 Cemetery 4, 000. 3, 600� 3, 450.
TOTAL - Bd. of Pb. Norhs 187, 661. ]:742162• 158, 880.
2. Public Tel fare
19 dome Relief Admin. 17, 672. 17, 3 1 442.
191, Home Relief 57, 850- 104, x+93. 95, 550.
200 Old Age Adin. 7, 550. 81 618. 8, 525.
201 Old Age Assistance 97, 000. 105,500- 1011500.-
TOTAL - Public '.:elfare 180, 072. 236, 000. 223, 011_
Public Health
150 Administration 5, 035- 5, 325- 4, 28F--
151 Conserv. & Inspection 5s 55• 5, 200. 5, 200.
152 Isolation Hospital 400.
153 Parochial School 1, 35)0. 1, 350. 1, 350.
15 Venereal Dis. Clinic 255• 275. 225.
155 :List. Health Clinics 61495- 6) 420. 6, 545-
156 A:osquito Control 550. 500. 700.
157 Lunacy 100. 100. 100.
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158 Dental Clinic 2 -
TOTAL - Public Health 1940. 19, 920• 19, 510.
4. Fire Department
32 Fire Fighting 56, 050- r)4, 000. 69, 430-
133 Maint. of Buildings 4, 57-5` 3, 000- 4, 575.-
TOTAL - Fire Department 60, 625.- 57, 000. 34, oo5.
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ACCOUNTS 1939 1940 1941 1941
FINAL FI,,','AL PROPOSED TENTATIVE
Under Control of Council
101 Aldermen 200. le' 200. 200.
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102 Hayorls Office 2, 850. 2, 980. 2, 88-0.
(-_�9'2. 111" 6 r)9
105 Cha.rberlainis Office 10,Y 1/ 8) 584- •
111 Assessor 's Office 3, 153. 2, 600. 2, 000.
112 Attorney 's Office 2, 700- 01200. 2, 200.
113 Civil Service Ceram. 200. 300- 300.
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117 Elections 4) 832. "), 200. 4) 75,3-
950. 5, 000.
l_L8 Cit COU- t 4) " 5, 000-
17 100.
109 Emp• Retirement System 13, 951- 481. 11-, ,
1 ,9 Und stri"-luted Expense 2, 060. 1, 700- 1
170 Police Dc.partment r)61
53, 300- 53, 800-
1 Bldg. Cr,_imissioner 1) 235. 1, 390. 1, 490.
1`7 Sealer Its• & LCeas. 1 250. 1, 300-
10 000. 12, 6 7`
2`}0 '"i ss e 11 J,.-,e ou s
2.61
Compensation 2, _00. 2, 000. 2, 000.
0 on ;i e n t 15, 000. 15, 00 0. 17, 000-
TOTAL Jnder Council 128, 523• 135,_54 5• 133, 2o4.
6. Debt Servioe 53 000-
270_Principal 14o, 000. 1r-3 000. 15
43 +0
272 Interest 737- 761. 3/', -,, 59-
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2(.) Int. cf Terip. Loans 500. 500.
TOTAL - Debt Service 184, 237.- 194�261- 1.90, 2�
7. Construction & Permanent I-mprovenqents JL"6
Repave N. Tio-,-a St. A-nnroved
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Repave E. Seneca St. -,, F. A. Proj e cts
15, 7 7'
Repave Z. Buffalo St. 27, 0`;-
Repave Thurston Ave. (Trask Sect. ) 8, 500-
Hudson & 0-Tiles Sts. Wall 5, 500•
Sidewalks 5, 000.
Surface Treatment Streets 10, 000.
Curb & Gutter Renewals 4, 000-
Clean Six I.Ale Creek 3, 000-
TOTAL - Construction & Per anent 1nprovements
Following is a recapitulation Of the entire bud.,71et requi-
sition by groups as provided by the City Charter, together t,!ith a
com-oariscn for two previous years:
1939 j-94o 19 IL.l 1941
F"jr ;AL F I.Z.i,L PROPOSED TEYTATIVE
1. For Bd• of Public Mks. 1 6-61• 174, 162. 1F�8-, 850.
3, 017-
23 542. 2-1, �
2. 'welfare **, 1,, 56 000. 19, 510-
It Health 19 9 0. 19, 920.
It Fire 60), 625- 57, 000- 74, ,00r,.
5. All Others Under Council 129, 173. 121--, 545. 1-3, PO4.
TOTAL - Iraintenance 629, 971. 612, 627- 6o8-, 616.
6. Debt Service 1.54, 237• *194L�261. laO, 289.
TOTAL - Current Expense 813, 208. 806, 888- 7518, 905-
7. For Constr. & Perim. Imps. 24 602• 40, 000. 91, 955.
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 537 510. 846,8884 8030, 863.
F1, 500. 00 financed by bond issue.
62,000. 00 financed by bond issue.
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ESTIi.,i.c1TED INCOME
According to information available at this time our
a::sessec tax .ble UTaluation will be apnroxi nately 437, ;
Common Council - Audit Sheet
December 4, 1940
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Ithaca Journal $ 448. 52 tl
Burroughs Adding machine Co. 17.05'
C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 1. 50 ✓
T.G-Miller 's Sons Paper Co. 7.$4
Max Kluebert 1. 75 j
j 0. C. Kerr 3 6.00
Ithaca masonic Temple Corp. 81. 00
Dean Phipps Auto Stores 5. 00 / j
Seneca Street Garage 45- 68 4<
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 0.17
W. T. Pritchard 3. 3b
Stallman of Ithaca 17.02:
Ithaca Laundries Inc.
N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 26
Cayuga Rifle & Pistol Club
Harry R. Lunn, Seely 25-00 ,, j
Henry R. Head . 76 V
C. J. Rumsey Co. 4. 07 ✓
Signal Service Corp. 9. 64✓/
Jamieson-McKinney Co. .78 V,-
i Duro Test Corp. 33.06 ''
C. V. Bush, Co. Treas. 11.08
! H. A. Carey Co. , Inc. 4. 02 `
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American Coin Lock Co. , Inc. 3. 34 '
New York Telephone Co. 40.94 >
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Mohawk Dental Supply Co. $39.94
!'A. H. Stubblefield 3. 50 ''`
,Mrs. Madora Baker 10.00 '.
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 4.02
� Dr. Edgar Thorsland 10.00
Dr. A. J. Leone 10.00 a
Dr. R. C . Marren 10.004-
IDr. H. G. Bull 10.00v'
iLaura A. Head 8. 59 Z
'E. Mae Mandeville 10.031`
!Helen H. Netro 10. 30 V
I'A. B. Brooks & Son 1.00 .--
i.Dr. J. W. Judd 40.00°
Rothschild Bros. . 4�:Oft Y-
Mrs. Mabel Carlton 7.75 �,
M. U. Kolar 48. 554
; Van Natta Office Equip. Co. 2.00 V
N. Y. Telephone Co. 7.63
Norton-Starr, Inc. 3. 50 "
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DeWillings ax,d Bailor-lot 203 Cobb Street
Agnes H. Griffin-building only Meadow and South Streets on
Map 123, Blk 110, Lot 1
H. G. Marion-lot Floral Avenue on
Map 20, Blk 22, Lot 22a
R. B. Hawkins-lot Boice Street on
Map 246, Blk 313, Lot 1
Henry Marion Estate-lot Cobb Street - Lot 116
Carries::.
RENT OF TABL:7'S AND CHAIRS-REGISTRATION AND ELECTION Alderman Shurgex
called atter_tion to a bill for 1. 00 for rent of tablets and chairs
used during Registration and Election and suggested that it might be
economical for the City to purchase its own tables and chairs for
this puipose and also to arrange to leave the equipment at the poll-
ing plac to save the expense of cartage. The matter was referred
to the Y-1-iiance Committee for study and recommendation.
AUDIT By Alderman Shurger, seconded by Alderman Vail :
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee
be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
REROUTING TRUC.� TRAFFIC Alderman Adams reported that the charter
and Ordinance Committee is still working on an ordinance in iegard
to the rerouting of truck traffic and will appreciate suggestions.
TFAFFIC LIGHTS Alderman Mazza reported that the Police Committee
has studied the request for installation of traffic lights at the
intersection of Buffalo Street and Taughannock Blvd. and at State
and Geneva Streets and that they recommend the installation of these
lights.
By Alderman Hazza, seconded by Alderman Stephens'
Resolved, that traffic lights be installed at the above men-
tioned locations if funds are available. Carried.
PURCHASE OF FIRE HOSE Alderman Gillette reported. thE,' du_- to the
reduction in the Fire Department budget for 1941 it will be impossible
to purchase fire hose as is customary each year , and :--.e recommended
that sufficient funds be appropriated to permit t-1^e purchase of
approximately 1, 000 feet of hose.
Alderman Gillette was requested to ascert.a,:l_n the -,mount re-
quired to make the purchase and report at the next meeting of the
Council.
PARKING METERS Alderman Perry expressed the opinion that the ques-
tion of installation of meters should be settled and asked to have
the contract as amended acted upon by the Council.
After further discussion it was moved
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that the ordinance in complete form, including the
location of meters, and the contract for the purchase of a determined
number of meters be presented at the next meeting of the Council.
Carried.
BUDGET Copies of the 1941 budget estimates were distributed, and
it was moved
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the 1941 budget estimates be referred to the
Finance Committee for study and report at an adjourned meeting of
the Council. Carried..
On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene Thrusday,
December 19, 1940 at 7: 30 P-M-
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City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular I1Ieeting 7: 30 P. I;. December 19, 1940
PRESENT
Mayor - Campbell
Aldermen - iMazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Vail, Adams
Attorney - Thaler
Clerk - Springer
Dep. Clerk - Blean
Police Cormmissioner - Comfort
Fire Chief - Reilly
%rINUTES :Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
HEARING ON GREYHOUND LINES PETITION Yayor Campbell opened the
Public gearing duly advertised for this time, to near any persons
interested in the petition filed at the Council :Meeting; field Decen
ber �+, 1940, by the Elrmira-Ithaca ? otor Transportation Co. , Inc.
and Cenural Greyhound Lines Inc. of New York, for consent of the
local authorities for the operation of a motor vehicle line or
route upon and along the highways, streets or avenues in the City of
Ithaca., and the transfer of such consent to Central Greyhound Lines
Inc. of New York. No one appeared in opposition to the petition and
it was moved ..
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman i,;azza:
,Vhereas, a public hearing has just been concluded with no
appearance in onposition to the -oet4tion of the Elmira-Ithaca I:rotor
Transportation Co. Inc. and Central Greyhound Lines Inca now therefore
Resolved, that consent be granted, as requested, subject to
such rules, regulations and ordinances as are now in effect, or may
hereafter be adopted.
Ayes 9 Carried and Approved.
Nays 0
ENCLOSURES FOR JUNK YARD *_ayor Ca}:,ipbell called attention to the
fact that no ordinance requiring junk co4ipanies to erect fences
around their yards,has been presented, as was recommended at the
Council meeting held August 7,
By Alderman Perry, seconded by Alder::1an Shurger:
Resolved, that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be directed
to prepare such an ordinance for consideration at the nexCarried g
of the Council.
AIDEiALKS It was reported that complaints have been received in
regard to the condition of the sidewall n front of the Nadge prop-
erty south of the Lackawanna crossing in S. Aurora Street and also at
1030 IV- Seneca Street. i
The Clerk was directed to report the :natter to the Board of
Public Works for their attention.
ENUIzRATORS - DOG CENSUS Pursuant to the acti`bn of the Council on
November 19 , the ollowing named persons were reco-.11- ended as
assistants to lv:r. William Hall during the dog census to be taken in
January, 19+1: ',yilliam F. Peters, 313 S. A: eadow St.
Claude Hovey, 518 TV. Buffalo St.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that William F. Peters and Claude Hovey be appointed
assistants to 1villia:n Hall to enumerate dog owners, as authorized
by Section 108 of the Agriculture and 1:arkets Law. Carried. -
PARKING i:.<LTER ORDIIANCE Attorney Thaler presented a draft of the
proposed ordinance covering the installation of parking meters.
Each sectim was discussed and various changes, including the
location of -meters, were agreed upon by the Aldermen, and it was
moved
By Alderman Leachtneauer, seconded by Alderman l azza:
Resolved, that Chapter II of the Ordinances of the City of
Ithaca, N. Y. , is hereby amended by adding thereto a new section
to be desig-nated Section 41 as follows:
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CHAPTER II SECTION 41.
An ordinance relating to traffic and regulating the use of
public streets and highways in the City of Ithaca, New York; pre-
scribing regulations relating to the parking of vehicles u7_:gin such
public streets and highways; providing for the installation and con-
trol of the use of parking meters; defining and providing for the
establishment of parking meter zones upon the public streets and
highways, providing for the enforce:gent thereof and providing pen-
alties for the violation thereof.
WHEREAS, because of traffic conditions that have existed in
certain sections of the City of Ithaca, the free movement of traffic
in those sections is, and has been, impeded for a long period of
time; and
WHEREAS, attempts to regulate traffic and parking in tl:e afore-
said areas have not been as successful as is desirable; and
,.7HEREAS, because of the habit of numerous operators of motor
vehicles of oarking or standing for long neriods of time in close
proximity to other motor vehicles so parked on the most congested
part of the city 's busiest streets which tends to further impede
traffic and in addition thereto constitutes a danger to the life,
limb and property of motorists, pedestrians and others, and
'UHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca that the aforementioned conditions may be reaedied by
providing for the use of mechanical parking-ti=ne indicators in con-
nection with the individual parking spaces in the aforesaid areas
and by restricting parking in said areas to reasonable intervals
of time and by compelling the operators who enjoy the use of the
parking spaces so designated to pay a portion of the cost of estab-
lishing and maintaining the same;
1?OW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
For the purpose of this ordinance: The words ('vehicle, "
"motor vehicle, " "street, " "highway, " "operator, " shall have the
respective meanings as defined in and by the Vehicle and Traffic
Law of the State of New York. The term "parking space" as used
herein refers to such parking spaces as are controlled by parking
meters and are spaces provided for the parking or standing of
vehicles.
SECTION 2. PARKING 12TER ZONES.
The following parking meter zones in the following streets
and highways in the City of Ithaca are hereby established:
(a) Along the northerly and southerly sides of State Street
from Geneva Street to Aurora Street.
(b) along the northerly and southerly sides of Seneca Street
from Cayuga Street to Aurora Street.
(c) along the easterly and westerly sides of Cayuga Street
from Green Street to Seneca Street.
(d) Along the easterly and westerly sides of Tioga, Street
from Green Street to Buffalo Street.
(e) Along the easterly and westerly sides of Aurora Street
from the northerly end of the bridge across Six %riile Creek to
Buffalo Street.
(f) Along; the southerly side of Dryden Road from Eddy Street
to Linden Avenue.
(g) Along the easterly and westerly sides of College Avenue
from the northerly line of #9 Fire Station at 311 College Avenue
extended westerly to the westerly curb of College Avenue, to and
including the southerly side of Oak Avenue at the intersection.
(h) Along the easterly side of Eddy Street from Buffalo Street
to the campus arch.
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And from ti-I-iie to time hereafter as traffic conditions require,
any such other streets or highways in the City of Ithaca as are
selected by resolution of the Coiy'.qon Council of the City of Ithaca
for the location of such zones.
SECTION 3- PAIMING PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful for any person to Daric a motor vehicle at
any ti-.-iie in any of the "No Parking" zones heretofore established
and now existing in the aforesaid parking meter zones.
SECTION 4. INSTALLATION OF PA. ' G ",.'ETZRS-
(a) Parking meters shall be installed in the parking meter zones
under the direction of the Finance and Accounts Committee of the
Common Council and the 17ghway Co-ninittee of the Board of Public
1-orks and they shall cause parking -:peter spaces to be designated
as hereinafter provided.
(b) in any of the parking meter zones or in any part Or -Oorti=
of said se-oarately designated parking meter zones the Finance and
Accounts Cori,.-,-..iittee of the Common Council in conjunction with the
Highway Corm,,ittee of the Board of Public Works may cause a parking
meter to be installed at each space in such zone or zones which in
its discretion is available for the -
par'ing of a vehicle or vehicles,
and there shall be plainly indicated on each of such -ieters the time
lii-:,itation during which said parking space Ynay be occupied. Such
time limitation as hereinafter ordained, shall be desii-,nated by
an,,DropTiate notice posted in )roxi,-1*,itY of said meters.
(c) Parking meters installed in parking meter zones established
as aforesaid� or hereafter to be established, shall "be -placed upon
the curb or sideway_: i-i-.-,iediatelv- adjacent to the individual parking
spaces hereafter described. Each narking meter shall be -olaced or
set in such a manner as to show or disrlay by a signal that the
ing space adjacent to such meter is or is not legally in use. Each
parking meter so installed shall indicate by nroper legend the legal
parking time established by the City, and when operated shall indi-
cate by some annro-pTiate device the duration of the period of legal
parking and on the- expiration of such period shall indicate illegal
over-parking.
SECTION 5- PARIKING TE,:ZE L111T.
The time li citation for the occupancy of parking space in the
zones designated in Section 2 of this ordinance or hereafter to be
designated and the charge made for the occupancy of each such park-
ing space and the money to be placed in the meter in each narticular
space designated by the person using any such parking space in such
zone or zones shall be a five cent coin of the United States for one
hour and a one cent coin of the United States for twelve minutes.
The aforesaid ti-.1--ie limitation for parking one hour or twelve,
minutes, as aforesaid, shall be applicable between the hours of
eight (8) o'clock A. !,.,. and six (-6) o 'clock P. 1: . daily except
Sundays. On Saturdays such restrictions shall be applicable between
the hours of eight (9) o'clock A. :.'. and ten (10) o 'clock P. 140
Such restrictions shall not apply on business holidays.
SECTION 6. PAIU. ING SPACES.
The Finance and Accounts Committee of the Common Council and
the Highway Committee of the Board of Public 7iorks shall have lines
or markings painted or placed upon the curb or upon the street ad-
jacent to each parking meter for the purpose of designating the
parking space for which said meter is to be used, and each vehicle.
parking adjacent or next to any parking meter shall Dark within the
lines or markings so established. It shall be unlawful and a viola-
tion of this ordinance to -park any vehicle across any such line or
markings or to park such vehicle in such a position that the same
shall not be entirely within the area so designated by such lines
or markings.
SECTION 7- I:ANNER Or PARKING.
When a parking space in any parking meter zone is parallel
with the adjacent curb or sidewalk; any vehicle occupying such park-
ing space shall be placed so that the foremost part of such vehicle
shall be nearest to the parking meter; when a parking space in any
parking meter zone is diagonal to the curb and sidewalk any vehicle
occupying space in,such parking meter zone shall be placed in the
parking space with the foremost Dart of such vehicle nearest to such
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SECTION 8. FEE TO BE DEPOSITED AND ASSESSED.
(a) When any vehicle shall occupy parking space adjacent to which
a parking meter is located in accordance with the provisions of this
ordinance, the operator of the vehicle shall upon entering the said
parking space imiiediately deposit or cause to be deposited either
a five cent coin of the United States or a one cent coin of the
United States in such parking meter, and failure to deposit either
of such coins shall constitute a violation of this ordinance and
shall subject such person to the penalty hereinafter prescribed.
Upon the deposit of either of such coins and placing said .peter in
operation the parking space may be lawfully continuously occupied
by such vehicle during the period of narking time hereinbefore pro-
- scribed, to wit, one hour upon the deposit of a five cent coin of
the United States and twelve minutes upon the deposit of a one cent
coin of the United States. If said vehicle shall occupy the parking
space beyond the ti_.qe li_mit aforesaid the parking meter shall by
proper lege ld i:.idi cate illegal occupancy of par'Ling space, and in
that event such vehicle shall be considered as parked over-time anG
beyond the period of legal parking time, and the occuparcy of space
by the vehicle beyond the period of legal parking time in any such
art of a street where any such meter is located shall be a viola-
.tion of'zis ordinance and punished as hereinafter set forth.
(b) The five cent coin or one cent coin required to be deposited
in narking meters as provided herein are hereby levied and assessed
as a fee to provide for the proper regulation and control of traffic
upon the public streets and also the cost of provision and regulat-
ing the parking of vehicles in the parking meter zones created hereby
and to cover the cost of the purchase, provision, protection, in-
spection, installation, operation, maintenance, control, and use of
the parking meters described herein, and such other traffic oontrol
as is required by the City.
SECTION 9. OVER-TI 'iE AND ILLEGAL PARING PROHIBITED.
(a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this ordinance for any
person to cause, allow, permit or suffer any vehicle registered in
the name of or operated by any such person to be parked overtiule or
beyond the period of legal parking time established for any parking
meter zone as herein prescribed.
(b) It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of thic
ordinance for any person to permit a vehicle to remain or be placed
in any parking space adjacent to any parking ,peter while said meter
is displaying a signal indicating that the vehicle occupying such
space has already occupied it beyond the period of time prescribed
for such parking snace.
SECTION 10. REPEAT PA'_MXM7G PRO'�IBITED.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of this ordinance for any
person to deposit or cause to be deposited in a parking meter either
a five cent coin of the United States or a one cent coin of the
United States for the purpose of extending the parking time beyond
the time fixed by this ordinance in the City of Ithaca for parking
in any perking space adjacent to any parking .peter v'There said person
has already deposited either a five cent coin of the United States
or a one cent coin of the United States in said meter and has parked
his vehicle for either of said periods as provided by this ordinance.
SECTION 11. COIF? SUBSTITUT jS PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this
ordinance to deposit or cause to be deposited in any parking meter
in the City of Ithaca any slug, device or :metallic substitute, or
any substitute for a coin of the United States.
SECTION 12. TA:'PERING OR DESTRUCTIOII? PROHIBITED.
It shall be unlawful and a violation of the provisions of this
ordinance for any person to deface, injure, ta;,:lper with, open or
wilfully break, destroy or impair the usefulness of any parking
meter installed under the provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 13. COLLECTION OF 71,25 AYD �:AINTE TANCE.
(a) The :.ioney deposited in the meters now or hereafter provided
for shall be collected under the supervision of the City Ch=berlain.
(b) The meters now or hereafter provided for shall be Maintained
under the supervision of the Police Department.
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SECTION 14. DEPOSIT OF FEES COLLECTED.
The City Chamberlain of the City of Ithaca shall keep a complete
record of the collections made from each parking meter and shall de-
posit such collections in a special fund to be known as "Parking
keter Fund, " and shall in all respects conform to the provisions con-
tained in the contract between the City of Ithaca and the parking
meter corporation for the installation of parking meters.
SECTION 15. REGULATION OF TRUCKS ETC.
The City may provide for bus stops, taxicab stands and for
other similar needs including the loading and unloading of trucks,
vans and other vehicles.
SECTION 16. REPORT OF INFRACTIONS.
It shall be the duty of the police officers or any special
police officer of the City of Ithaca to report:
(a) The number of each narking .ieter which indicates that the
vehicle occupying the parking s-oace adjacent to such _deter is or
has been parked in violation of any of the provisions of this ordin-
ance.
N The State license aivgber of such vehicle.
Any other facts, a knowledge of which is necessary to a
thorough understa=nding of the circumstances attending such violation.
(d) Each such police or special police officer shall also
attach to such vehicle a notice to the owner or operator thereof
that such vehicle has been parked in violation of a provision of
this ordinance. Each such owner or operator may within twenty-four
hours of the ti==ne when such notice was attached to such vehicle
pay to the officer in charge at Police Headquarters, as a penalty
for and in full satisfaction of such violation, the sum of X1. 00.
The failure of such owner or operator to ma'.e such pay:llent within
said twenty-four hours shall render such owner or operator subject
to the penalties hereinafter provided --""or violation of the provi-
sions of this ordinance.
SECTION 17. PENALTIES.
Any person who shall violate any section of this ordinance and
any person who aids, abets, or assists therein, shall, upon convic-
tion thereof,be subject to a fine of not more than $50. 00 and shall
stand com_•.itted u--itil such penalty be -paid but not exceeding one
day for each dollar of such fine un?aaid.
SECTION 18. SUPPLE XTAL TO EXISTI1\TG LAWS.
This ordinance shall be dee..ed to be in addition and su-ppie-
rrentary to and not in conflict with nor a repeal of prior or exist-
ing ordinances of the City of Ithaca excent as hereinafter stated,
but shall be an additional provision for the regulation of traffic
and parking in those zones provided for herein.
SECTION 19. UNCONSTITUTIOXALITY OF BART.
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the
provisions of this ordinance be and the same hereby are repealed
and if any section, part of section, sentence, clause or phrase of
this ordinance shall be held to be unconstitutional or invalid, the
remaining provisions hereof shall nevertheless remain in full force
and effect.
SECTION 20. PUBLIC E"..ERGENCY.
In the event of a public emergency the 171ayor of the City of
Ithaca shall have the power to suspend the oneration of the provi-
sions of the within ordinance for the duration of such emergency.
SECTION 21.
This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
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Stanley W. Arend Co. $ 3. 00✓
Louis K. Thaler 45- ^5
T. G. miller 's Sons Paver Co. 9. 01 1
Chase National Bank 5.00 ✓
W. T. Pritchard 332.00
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 20- 55 -/'
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N. Y. Telephone Co. 9. 26 /
Harrison Adams, Sheriff S. 32
Signal Service Core. 89, 70
N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 63. 75
Ithaca Journal 3. 80"
C. V. Bush, Co. Treas. 21. 40 .E
C. B. Bush, Co. Treas. 16- 35v
Mrs. W. B. Wilkinson 2.95 �
F. E. Allen 54: 36'
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Small Animal Clinic 3p
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December 19, 1940
Westwood Pharmacal Corp $ 43.00
Dr. David Robb 5.00
N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 3. 32
C. J. Rumse,y & Co 7.25
Dept. of Health of N. Y�L City 1.88
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December 19, 1940
To the Hayor and Common Council
Gentlemen:
Your Finance Committee submits the following report and
recommendations on the proposed 1941 City Budget, which waL re-
ferred to this Committee for study:
2. Public ielfare.
This requisition indicated an increase in salaries amounting
to $619. 00 Der year, which was disanaroved, and the requisition
was reduced $1, 017- 00 mating a total for that department of
1222, 000- 00.
3. Public ?health.
Reduced y510. 00 .raking a total for that department of .,19, 000. 00.
4. Fire Deoartment.
Reduced "22, 000- 00 mating a total for that depa.rtnent of
y�62, 005. 00. It is doped that it will be possible for 46 Fire Co.
to find a satisfactory apparatus which may be financed by the City
through some means in the very near future.
5. Under Control of the Council..
008 Chamberlain 's Office.
No change in this requisition was made but an increase in
salary is indicated for Deputy Chailcerlain Adeline Lull in the
wmount of $50. 00 per year, making an annual salary of $1, 500- 00
which is aorroved by your committee.
X117 Elections.
Requisition increased $50. 00 to permit building thirty (30)
tables for use at polling places, thus eliminating the necessity
of renting tables each year at the approximate cost of 080. 00.
4130 Police Department.
Requisition decreased $2, 700- 00 which makes a total reduction
of $2, 450- 00 in the departments under control of the Council, or
a total requisition of $130, 754. 00.
7. Construction and Permanent Improvements.
This item is decreased $0.1, 958- 00 :raking a total for that
department of 640, 000. 00.
Estimated Income.
`.iscellaneous revenues increased $4, 968. 00 due to the addition
of $5, 905. 00 to be contributed by the Mater & Sewer Depart:=ent to
pay interest and principal on the Sewer Plant Bonds, and the re-
duction of the estimated reinbArsenent for Home Relief in the
amount of t'l 000: 00 due to an a parent error in the budget as sub-
mitted by the Welfare Department.
Your committee also reco vends an increase in the tax rate for
1941 in the amount of $. 80 per V. mating a total City tax rate of
414. 40 per h. which will produce an additional amount in taxes of
approximately 430, 370. 4o.
Tith the various changes set forth above; the total requisi-
tion amounts to 1822, 42' . 00
the estimated revenues amount to 79 18. 34
leaving a deficit of v� ' 509• e
It is recomlended that this deficit be met by a Bond Issue for
Welfare purposes in the amount of $45, 000. 00 which will still re-
duce the total bonded indebtedness of the City by :, 108, 000. 00 for
the year 1941.
Your committee also recommends that the City Cemetery be placed
under the supervision of the City Forester.
It is also recommended that the Thurston Avenue repaving
project and the Hudson Street protection wall project be eliminated
from the construction and permanent inprovements pro, ram as sub--
witted by the Board of Public Torks.
Resnectfully submitted
A. A. Barns, Chairman
Finance Co wittee
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December , 1940
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Hon. Mayor & Aldermen:
I present herewith the following budget requisiticns as
filed by the officials of the various depart=ments for the year 1941:
ACCOUNTS 1939 194o 1941 1941
FINAL FINAL PROPOSED 2E1'TATIVE
1. Board of Pifoli c Works
110 Clerk 's Office 413, b73- $11, 000- $11, 110.
114 B. P. W. Arftnin. 3, 400. 3, 40o. 3, 739.
116 City Engr 's Office 81400. 9, 300- 8, 500-
119 Cit- Hal" 800. 8, 500. 5, goo.
120 IsoJ.aticn Hospital 125. 125• 125.
160 Sewers - General 7, 500. 1, 900.
161 Street Cleaning 9, 000- 8, 500- 81 :)00.
162 Refuse & Garbage 22, 000. 22) 000. �2, 000.
164 Sewage Disposal Plant 10, 600. 3, 550.
Franklin St.
165 Sewage Buffalo St. 11000. 315.
166 Sewage - 'good St. 365. 110.
167 Sewage - Ciierry St. 340. 125.
168 Storm Sewers 2, 00. 3, 00. 3, 5500-
169 Plumbing Insptr- 1, 450. 11400- 1, 500.
180 Street Lighting 21, 6b3. 24, o62. 24. 000.
181 Highway Maintenance 31, 000. 267000. 26', 000.
182 Snow, Ice a_ Cinders 10) 000. 8, 000. 3, 000-
184 i Dept. Buildings 500' 750 0 4 OUO.
18 Bridge .aintenance 3, 000- g . ,
185 Creek Maintenance 1) 200. 1, 200- 1) 200.
186 Shop laintenance 2, 500- 21900. 2, 900.
230 Park Dent. - General 9, 200. 9, 000. 9, 500.
231 Percy Field j50. 250- 2r)0.
232 Stewart Park 6, 400. 6, 400. 6, 400.
233 Treman Part: 800. 750. 750.
234 Golf Course 3, 900- 3, 800- 3, 900-
235 Airport 700. 1, 900. 3, 250.
250 :;iun. Parking Area 3,110. 3, 000- 3, 187.
251 T:°:un• Comfort Station 1, 185 1, 325. 1, 470.
400 Cemetery 4, 000. 3, boo. 3, 450. -
TOTAL - Bd. of Pb. Works 187, 661. 174, 162• IS V/ 1130•
2. Public Welfare
196 Home Relief Admin. 17, 672. 17399• 17, 442.
191 Home Relief 57, 850- 104 483. 95, 550-
200 Old Age Admin. 7, 550- 8, 618• 8, 525-
201 Old Age Assistance 97,000. 105, 500. 101, 500.
TOTAL - Public 7delfare 180,072• 2 b3 000. 2—etZ1 _"/
Public Health
150 Administration 5,035• 5, 325- 4, 285-
151 Conserv. & Inspection 5) 7055- 5, 750- 55, 880
152 Isolation Hospital 0. 200. 200.
153 Parochial Schocl 11350- 1) 350- 1) 350-
154 Venereal Dis. Clinic 255: 6 270. 6, 545-
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155 Viso. Health Clinics 6, 495- 2
156 1;osquito Control 550. 500. 700.
157 Lunacy 100. 100. 100.
158 Dental Clinic 225•
TOTAL -- Public Health 19, 94,0* 19, 920•
4. Fire De artment
32 Fi re Fighting 56, 050. 54, 000. 67, 979.; CPOo = S7,Y3o.
133 Maint. of Buildings 4. 575-- 3,000• --
TOTAL - Fire Department 60 62 . 57, 000. -94 2'"C.��
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ACCOUNTS 1939 1940 1941 1941
FATAL FINAL PROPOSED TENTATIVE
• Under Control of Council
1l Aldermen 200. 200. $ 200.
102 Mayor 's Office 2, 850- 2, 980. 2, 990.
105 Chamberlain's Office 8, 982. 8, 584. 8, 659-
111 Assessor 's Office 3, 153. 2) 600. 2, 600.
112 Attorney 's Office 2, 700- 2, 200. 2, 200.
113 Civil Service Co-,=- 200. 300. 300.
117 Elections 4) 832. 5, 200. 4;-74- .-t .Se = yg 33
115 Cit7 Court 4, 950- 5, 000- 5, 000-
125 Emp. Retirement System 13, 9'--l- 13, 481. 142100.
129 Undistributed Expense 2, 060. 1, 700- 1, 350.
130 Police Department 53, 300. 53, 800- 1 3G7•
134 Bldg. "ormiissioner 1, 235. 1, 350- 1, 49o.
137 Seale~ ��ts. & Yeas. 1, �'35. 1, 2- 1, 300.
260ris�ellaneous 11, 475. 10, OGO. 12, 675.
261 pork ne,z'r Compensation 2, 500- 2, 000. 2, 000.
0 ont i zi e n- 15, 000. 15, 000. 17, 000.
TOTAL - U-nder council 128, 823, 125,j45. 1-33, 204. /3x, 88'1-
6. Debt Service
2-70 PrinHnal 140) 000- 1;3,000- 153, 000.
272 Iiite rest 43, 737- 40) 761. 36, 789-
273 1:1v- of Temp. Loans 500. 500. 500.
TOTAL - Debt Service 154,237• 194, 261. 190, 2�9.
7. Construction & Permanent Improvements
Repave N. Tioga St. AT)nroved 133146.
Repave E. Seneca St.p E. 1577•
Buffalo St. t • �'• A• Projects 27, 02v-)--
Re-Dave �.
Repave Thurston Ave. (Track Sect. ) 5, 500.
Hudson & Giles Sts. Sall 5, 500.
Sidewalks J, 000.
Surface Treatment Streets 10, 000-
Curb & Gutter Renewals 4, 000.
Clean Six 'Nile Creek 3, 000.
TOTAL - Construction & Per::lanent Improvements �-
Following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requi-
sition by groups as provided by the City 'Chaster, together with a
compariscn for two previous years:
1939 1.940 1841 1941
FINAL FIB?_-,L PROPOSED TENTATIVE
1. For Bd. of Public elks. 15 , 661. 174,162. 3-�, 55.0:
2. „ „ n 1+ tiVelfare **231, 57 2. 236, 000. -'-223, 01.7, Z/0,. °• .
3j n ,, „ Health 19, 940. 19, 920. �, 510, /,I,
Fire C om ni s. 60, 625- 57, 000- 7# QE}�- b 2, o s
j. All Others Under Council 129, 1'73. 12F 54 . 1.33, 204: /
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TOTAL - is aintenance 626, 971. 612) 627- -6� -61-fs.
6. Debt Service 184, 237. *194, 261- 190, 269, l
TOTAL - Current Expense 513, 205. 806, 555. 795,905.
7. For Constr.& Perm. Imps. -24, 602. 40,000. 91,958.
GRAI\M TOTAL BUDGET 837,510.. 946, 8m. 890, 863.
** 5 financed by bond issue.
* 62,000. 00 financed by bond issue.
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E-STI!,,:ATED INCOId.-E
According to informati on available at this ti_Ile oul:
aso-esse �_,,x:,b1 e valuation will be apnroxi-,,qately "O37, 5"",, 000- 00-
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7;e T ��S ,imated revenues other tAa--a those received
t jll-i�-( i re f "Jaxation at $ice , -*-4 for 1941.
,'ron -',-he, above figureo we have at the following
estimatei"! for the coning year and shc,w it in son
with tha-.-j r)-I 'Che year:
1940
-,-*i,,-.el. Rev. P?244, 3970- 5 P-i6;-3-4-3 1`sii.st
i3es , for -'I'J,0:re-.at Oblig. 7,
Res. +-'cr .)ebt Retire-ment 1, 026. 23 928. 62
Surplus from om P r i or Year 24, 590. 77 7
270, o14. 65 2 6, 783- 14
Tax Levy 514, 723- 35 �i-6 -296,8o
784, 73�1,. 00 4 170"
Each 40 cent increase in tax rate mill. -i-)Toduce 185. 20.
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THUS AGFUISVBNTs Ma0e !Ind entered into this the day or
by an,� between the j)Ljjr AI 1940P
""ZJ1 C,(,'��IFPANY, a corporation, of Oklahoma. City.
Oklahoma, party of the -first Dart,
,,-)oration., party of th and the CITY OF ITHACA, YORK, a municiTAI
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the second part, VqIV:ZS3ETk.-
I* THAT, for and in consideration of tf,�e covenants and agreements hereinafter
Contained, the Party c'f the first Part hereb agrees to t�,qUx and t� inaf
the party, C)
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second Dart hereby agrees to bu. f the
set forth rwre — subJect to the terms arW cClIditions hereinafter
the ParkLig :!ieter zones, ate tY'Pe "D2–S)_iIN" Parking meters, to cover
as established in said City by Ordinance or hesOlution
the said :aeters to lie t�zanufactu,(-ed by said Party or �-i-
first ,),jrt, for tits ice Of Sixty & no/100 I;011ars ( 60.W) per raeterp installed
(F,'JthOut coin counters).
29 Party of the f 1 st part shall -,)ay all freight and trans.1kortat ion charges
on said parking mtars from the factory to said City,, and shall, at its own eypense
supervitre and pay all costs Of installation and placing of Mile in operation in said
City, and ?arty or ti-,e
seco!4 part hereby agrees to o-erate. said
to c-aforce in good faith all Ordinances and resolutions arKng ,petej-_Sj, and
uti relatinp tot anti operation or s�r *,, inAaUation
1,� OtIT'A.Lai, ;aeters and orovidLjg for the collection of a fee or
charge for parkin�j-
opposite each ��,,arking Meter instail
ed in sai(' CitYi until all
the parkln,i,� raters sold hereunder shall have b�•en fully Paid for-, as hereinafter
provided,
3. (a) It Is hereby further agreed that all money and revenues Collected
by said party of the secoxn(j part by and through the Operation of sai(i Parking
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..eters" Shail- i,e set aside and c,,%n,,tjt.t. am 'a:,e fund to be used solely for
sepal
pa, inj Off' anti d-IscharEing the agreed purciiase price Of said park!
'and except Twenty—five in,��, zaeters, save
4 �� per coT,.,t
each months by party of tjjk� ,ac, revenues., which is to 1,,e -etained
fund shall be remitte,,� part. All money and ri,venues in said
3(jr,thly, not later than the 51th and 20th day of, -ach
by the party of the sec .4 part to party of a
the first part until
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- eters shall have been paij for in full; all said sep
- arate fund as above provided is
hereby set apart for and pledged to the r)arty of tj c fig,st part to Day the ourcha:ie
,irice Of said parking meters as above set forth,
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{b) It is hereby further eypressly understood and aj--�,reed tf-at tj;e
, rty
of the first part hereby waives all clatms or dei,iari ,.s arainst all revenue or in-
come from any source whatsoever 01' the Citr of Ithaca other than tile revenues
derived from the operation of the parking il& )rovialed, and ��xpressly
g, 1�_ters, as herein
consents ari,-3 agrees th,'at the party of the Seccrid part i not t
8 n o be in anywise obligated
to Day party of the first part for said pari�irkg. meters .-ut Of any mc�,nqyj fund or
revenue, except that received by and through the opertation of saji.,, narking, m�eterg
as hersinbefore provid?ed.
(c) Party of the second Part further agrees that party of the first part,
shall at all reas able times have access to the books, records and papers pf the
party of the second part for the purPose of checking and/or auditing the receipts
from the operation of said meters until the full _)urchase price Of said Parking meters
shall have been paid.
4. It is further agreed that the party of the first part shall and does
hereby retain title to said parking meters until the same shall have been paid
for in full, as herein Provided. The party of the first part
s , stall, upon the
entier purchase Irice being, oaid in full, deliver to the party of the secold part
a statement shOwt-19 that the full purchase -)rice of said parking meters has been
paid and that the condit1w.s of this contract have been fully performed; and said
party of the first part shall also immediately deliver to the party of the second
part a regular bill of sale
, or such other instrument as may be necessary under
the laws of the State Of New York, to convey the full title to sa id p ar ki g
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meters to the narty of the second Part,
5. It is further agreed that this contract fW- ; not be assigned in whole or
in part by the party of the first part withcut thenrevi �us con-0 t I
c ris n n writing of the
City and that the legal holder shall be entitled., upon giving,givin notice of such assign-
ment to party of the second part, to all rL,Jlts and privileges of tile party of
the first part hereunder. 1Towevers such assignment shaLL not Place the assignee
in the Position Of a good faith purchaser for value without notice., within the
meaning of that term as used in the negotiable Instrument lawo nor release first
party from any warranty herein set forth; and it Is further agreed that no transfer
renewal, extension or assif7lm-ent of this contract,, in whole or in part,, or any
interest therein, by the party c1 the first .nart, voluntarily or involuntarily,
shall release tie artY Of the secaul part from any obligation hereunder.
6. The party of the firtt Part warrants the narking Rioters purchased here-
under against detective vvorkvans6i? and �materi al for a period of one year fra; the
date of install.&tjon thereof, anu agrees that it will replace without any cost
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whatsoevaer to the City of Ithaca any parking motor that may be proved to be de-
fective, or will repair the same at its om cost sold wqanso if such defeat in work-
manship or material appears within the said one year period. The party of the
first put will not be held liable to pay for or replace any meters or pis that
are destroyed or damaged by accident or by malicious destruction or damage by
other persons, and the City expressly ag ree a to reimburse the party of the first
part for repairs or replacements of motors so god. It is understood and agreed that
the party of the first part shall furnish an installation superintendent to supervise
the installation and competently train a man named by the City to awwriao the meters.
It is further understood and agreed that the party of the first part shall furnish
a ccsaepotmt service ice man of its cam a mpl oy and pay his salary, wo t s compensation
irsuraanc o, otc.p for a period of three (3) months from the dates of installation.
7. The party of the first part &gross to furnish$ withmt additional crest to
the City, the following wctra parts and materials:
Three complete spare meters per 100 meters purchased.
T*o coin tubes per caster,
Three keys for vindinc clot ks.
Four keys for mechanism compartment looks.
Four keys for coin compartment looks.
One Assortment of repair parts sufficient to kip
meters in repair for twelge (12) months.
Two wrench for mxnti.ng motors,
One set of tools for repair of meters.
One coin tube carrying ryi,ng case for oaeh 60 ors
purchased (capacity 60 tub".)
S. In the event the partly of the second part shall fail to amply with the
term and provisions of this contracts, the said party of the first part, its agentsq
representatives or assigns$ shall have the right to talk* immediate possession on of
said property,, and for that purpose shaetil.l have the right to go upon ate► street or
sidewalk where said property may be located, and to do &:W and all things necessary
to repossess same, and in case said party of the first part, its agonts$ repreeseanta-
tives or assigns.* shall retake possession at said property., they are hereby authorized
to dispose of same without being accountable to the party of the second part for
the proceeds t here f, and all moneys Froviow&4 paid on the purchase pries the roof,
sld all moneys in said separate fund not previously paid to first partly, shall belong
to party of the first paarty$ or its assignes as liquidaterel damages for the ncarttulfill:aaeent
of VAS contract b,�, the party of the second part, and for lagers In value of said
articles, and for the use while refining in the possession of the pafty of the
seowd part.
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9. It is further agreed that the party of the first part al-all have thirty (30)
days from the date hereof to :take shipment of said parking meters from its factory
to party of the second part, but that if party of the first ;cart is urAblo, to
said parking
, meters within such ti-io, on account --,f :strikes, lockouts, or other labor
trouble, fire, tornado or any other unforeseen or unavoidable cause beyond the control
of the Party of the first part,, which interferes with the r-anufacture and delivery of
said parking meters, such ti-ne shall be extended by the period of such unavoidable
delay; but it is hereby expressly understood that no order for patting meters signed
subsequent to the date of this contract shall be filled prior to the order for Park-
ing iaeters xade b,v the party of the secord part herein.
10. The ,rrty of the second part reserves the right,, after the meters have
been in open= Lion for six (6) months,, to carcel this contract by resolution of its
Common Council. The notice of cancellation oj' this contract shall be in writing
and by registered mail to the Dual Parkinp, Company, 310 Cow ercea Exchange Bldg.,,
Orclahoma City, Oklahoylla; the notice to be mailed within thirty (30) days after the
Wiration of the six (6) months of operatio,ni of the said meters. In the event tht-A the
party of the secor,d p elects to cancel this contract and remove the eters, the party
of the first p.rart, upon recoi-t of the written notice of such act,:.rare, shall within fif-
teen (15) days at its own expense remove fron the streets and sidewalks all P,--.,rking
mleters installed, and renlace and repair an.-,- defects or d&ttage in ties streets or side-
walks occasioned by their L-istallati or. and removal; and in such event, t1he party of the
s`cored ,art shall retain and hold,, without claim or interest of the party of' the first
part, the said twenty-five (25.4) per cent previously received by It, and the P&rty of
the first -)art shall have and retain all moneys previously paid on ti-,e purchase orice of
said parking meters from said separate fund, and shall be paid all moneys, if any, in
saki separate fund nct Previously paid to the party of the first ,wart under the terais
of this cc 11 tract
_ , Otherwise this contract is t;., remain 1n full force and effect until
the ��urchase -.,,)rice of seLi' Parkin p :,-Rters has been said In full and Is to continue in
effect as to the terms as -,rovided for by caper Lion of law or this agree-,ent even after
payment IlAs been completed. Any period of t%e lurl-ig the six (6) Months tri 1 period
in -,.�,hich the .,eters are not in operntion, due to litigation, court action or failure
of the party of' the second part to operute the meters., shall �e deducted in deteradning
the six (6) months trial period.
11. That the party of the first part covenants aml agrees that it will at any
time i,.1thin three (3) years frw,, date of installation of the meters way the reasonable
cost and expenses, including counsel fees, of defending in all cotr- !,.,a the validity of
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the Denny-nickel feature (the comany reserving the right to eirk)loy its own counsel
if it so elects) of the ordinance of the said city which authorizes the installation
And operation of the meters herein contracted for. In the event that the validity
of the said ordinance is attacked in the respect aoove :,tentioned the party of the
first cart will defray the expense of chang I ng the r�eters to comply with the law
in the event said City elects to hrIve said chan.ge rather than to contest the validity
of said ordinance in the courts,
It Is further understood and agreed that the party of the first part shall have
the right to furnish legal counsel to party of the secc,.,-x1 part., -without eof-t or
charge to the party of tfoi seco d p.,nrt anc.--1 the party of the record part shall accept
such legal coun,,rel &! associate court-Sel in any suit which !itay oe br*ui-b,.t ar.Ain 3t the
City of Ithaca, York V- prevent VR
In-sta'lation and,/or oner,-tion or said park-
ing t1keters,
12. It is further hereby ex.pressly un(,..er,,tood and agreed tKJ. if any paragraph.,
part of paragraph,, sentence., phrase, or any ,)art of this contract shall be adjudged
unenforceable or invalid by reason of being unconatitutional or otherwise by a court
of com,,Detent Jurisdiction, such adjudication shall not in anywise affect the validity
of saki contract as a whole or any paragraph, provision, or part thereof not so adjudged
unenforceable or invalid,
13. Viis contract contaix,s all the terms of the agreement between the parties
and no other agrewment shall be bindling,, unless in writing and duly signed by the
parties hereto,
LN IJTN;�M 7tHTMBOFp the parties hereto do hereby execute this agree;-tient in
duplicate, in the anner as required by law.
DUAL PA f',JI'-NG V --4(1C0V?ANY
A C6rmpo, nt, 'C
Py Vice Pres.
A T `-T: Party of ti,a F first- -Part
THTj CI7Y' OF ITPACA, NO,, Y(;RK
Icy (7,0b&,U 0AI&IO Mayor
AT S Pert
TE�'Tt y of SecohPert
e:--29— Clark
Signed and executed in the presence of
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PARXING METER CONTRACT Attorney Thaler presented a revised contract,
a copy of which is herewith appended, with the Dual Parking peter
Co. which he explained contains a provision whereby the Dual Meter
Co. agrees that it will at- any t+i.me within three (3) years from date
of installation, pay the reasonable cost and expense, including
counsel fees, of defending the City in all courts the validity of
the penny-nickel feature of the ordinance authorizing the installa-
tion and operation of the meters.
Yr. Thaler also explained that the contract provides for the
purchase of 350 meters (more or less) of the "D2-S-Ply" type.
Alderman Vail 110stioned the necessity of purchasing st ni.nless
steel ,peters as he felt the standard meter which sells for 053. 00
would be satisfactory.
A representative of the Dual peter Co. explained that experience
with the two tyres of meters has proven that fewer repairs and the
longer life of the stainless steel meters is a profitable investment.
By alderman Perry, seconded'by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that the contract as presented be and hereby is
approved.
Be It Further Resolved, that the hayor and City Clerk be and
they hereby are authorized and directed to execute the contract on
behalf of the City.
Ayes hazza, Stephens, Barns, Shurger, Leachtneauer, Gillette,
Perry, Adams
Nays 1 Vail Carried and Approved.
TE ,SORARY :-HELP - CHAKBERLAIN'S OFFICE Alderman Barns reported that
due to the illness of hiss Ida Ferris, the Chamberlain has requested
permission to make a temporary appointment for help in his office.
By Alderman Barns, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that Chamberlain Snyder be and he hereby is authorized
to male a temporary appointment, .subject to the approval of the
Civil Service Commission. Carried.
1941 BUDGET The report of the Finance Committee with recommenda-
tions, a cony of which is herewith appended, on the proposed 1941
budget was presented by Chairman Barns.
The report and budget were discussed by the Council with the
following results:
Item 1130 Police Department.
By Alderman Adams, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that budget item 4130 be reduced $367. 00 instead of
0-11300- 00-500. 00 as recommended, making a total for that department of
X5 Carried.
Item ;x150-191-200-201 Public i�'elfare.
Bar Alderman Ada:is, seconded by Aldernan Shurver:
Resolved, that the Public Welfare budget be reduced an addi-
tional Q12, 000. 00 making a total reduction of 113, 017. 00 and leaving
the total requisition for the department 1210, 000- 00. Carried.
Item 4400 City Cemetery.
By Alderman Stephens, seconded by Alderman Barns:
Resolved, that budget item j400 be reduced to $3, 000. 00,and
Be It Further Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that
the City Cemetery be placed under the supervision of the City Forester
Carried.
Item K32 Fire Department.
Alder°_ian Gillette called attention to the dangerous condition
of the 46 Fire truck and urged that funds be provided to purchase
a new apparatus for that Company.
Fire Chief Reilly also reported on the condition of the truck,
stating that it has been in use by the department since 1920, having
been converted from a 1908 Thomas passenger car.
Chief Reilly also reported that as a result of negotiations
with the A_ierica~n. LaFrance Co. he has received a proposition for
immediate acceptance for furnishing an apparatus satisfactory to the
Fire Commission for the sum of 16, 175. 00.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Stephens:
Resolved, that the purchase of the fire truck from the American
LaFrance Co. be and hereby is approved.
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Be It Further Resolved, that any surplus in the Fire Department
budget at the close of the year 1940 be a,)-?lied toward the purchase
price, the balance of the ?purchase -price of $6, 175. 00 to be appro-
priated from the contingent fund.
Unanimously Carried and Approved.
POLICE DEPART:ENT SALARIES Police Commissioner Comfort requested
the Council to consider an increase in the Police budget of P00. 00
to permit an increase of X200. 00 per year for the Chief
{100. 00 per year for the Captain.
100. 00 per year for the Captain of Detectives.
and 100. 00 per year for each of the Desk Sergeants.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Shurger:
Resolved, that the request be tabled.
Ayes 7
Nays 2 Carried and Approved.
ADOPTION TFti°TATIVE BUDGET _1941
By Alderman Berns, seconded by Alderman Adams:
Resolved, that the tentative budget for 1941 as amended, a
copy of which is herewith appended, be and the wane hereby is
approved.
Ayes 9
Nays 0 Carried and Approved.
AUDIT By Alderman Vail, seconded by Alderman Barns: .
Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
N. Y.A. WORM CENTER Alderman Barns read a letter from Pr. K. D.
Hesley, State Administrator of N. Y. A. outlining the proposal being
made to co=mmunities regarding the construction of work centers, in
various cities in the State.
The letter stated the communitigs,ftere new buildings are being
constructed,are expected to furnish the land, and one half of the
material costs and the overhead expense for the :maintenance of the
building, while IT. Y.A. pays one half the material cost and furnishes
the labor for construction, and provides the equipment and pays
foremen for production work. When the building is completed it be-
longs to the Co-Sponsor, while the N. Y. A. will have complete charge
of administering and operating the program. r
Mayor Campbell reported that an officer of the Toy.ipkins County
Trust Co. has suggested that use be made of a large factory building
which is to be vacated in the near future, and he recommended that
the suggestion be considered.
A representative of. N. Y. A. who was present stated that they are
Willing to consider using an existing building if furnished by the
municipality.
By Alderman Gillette, seconded by Alderman Perry:
Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Re-
lations with the Board of Public Works to work with N.Y.A. officials
and report to this Board. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned to 5:00 P.11. Thursday,
January 2, 1941.
F. H Springer
City Clerk