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4t') COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Special Meeting 11 A.M. Jan, 1, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Comfort _aldermen-. Gibbs Gillette, Shurger, Houseweller, Morris Slocum, Perry, MacDaniels3* Crawford, , Absent Alderman - Clapp Many citizens and other City officials were present for the inaugeration ceremonies, Mayor Comfort opened the meeting for the transaction of such LuJiness as might properly come before the Council before final adjcurnmont, pRESIGNATION-JAMES CONLEY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER, The Mayor ��c sente t e` resigna on of , on 'ey as un c pal Civil Service Commissioner, B7r Aldo Morris; sec. by Aldo Slocum 1i=solved, that the resignation be accepted, Carried. VACANCY-OFk,IQE OF POLICE COMMISSIONER. The- Mayor announced that EEL off ice o of ce omm s stoner =vacant., due to removal of re- sidcnce from the city of former Commissioner Leslie B .. Townsend, and that the incoming Mayor will appoint his successor to complete the unexpired term. There being no further business, he thanked the Council and other jfficers and employees for their cooperation a nd support during nis administration. He then addressed Mayor Conley, wishing him success- during his administration, and welcomed him to his seat as Mayors tendering him the Mayor;s badgeof authority as head of the Police Department, I the gavel as a symbol of his office as Chairman of the Council and other Boards, Mayor Conley took his seat as Chief Executive of the City, and thanked the retiring Mayor for his goGd wishes. The following Aldermen took their seats and were called to order by Mayor Conley& Gibb, Gillette, Shurger, Houseweller� Morris Slocum, Barnard, Swenson, Connors, Thompson. MAYOR CO' LEY!S ADDRESS. burring the past five years. events have occured that has left its mark on every community of our nation. During these eventful year: , war was forced upon us but we have met our responsibilitjres and victory has been won* Thousands of nur young men and women went .°orth to protect our democratic way of life - many will not ret,zrr 111.ny will return somewhat confused because of their hardships in .rattle and otherwise. To all of our veterans; both living and deac, . Re owe our deepest and most sincere gratitude. No matter how we attempt to show our. appreciation, we never can repay them for them loYalty to our country in its dark hours from the sneaking attack of the Japs in "41" to "V.J; " Day in 1145" My personal feeling, therefor is that every man, woman and child of this community shculr, resolve f q do a better job in his or her personal citizenship, in order to make this community a better place in which to live. Our men and women returning from service can be given the absolute aa- surance that "the home front" during the war, has met every requ_.�•., -, aent our people Worked in the manufacture of necessary implement of war, t=ied ILQVe 'Mt zud oversubscribed every bond drive r they gave anc overt bAbscr.-Led evc l*y war aria: cata,unity drive-aged cross &siglso Our record to date is glorious - Ithaca is indeed a wonderful place in which to lives Let us continue our interest for civic bettermer;t, Campaign promises are Only empty jestures and a fraud perpetrated against our taxpayorsq, if not carried out according to campaign `_` S-Docial Meeting «.2.. Jan. 1. 1946 statements. I stated during my campaign that I would recommend to the proper city governing authorities the following; 1. Appointment -• Superintendent of Public. Works, 2, Appointment of a Policewoman and general improvement of our Police Department. a. Investigation of parking meters and additional parking areas* _3. Additional protection of property of our taxpayers in areas subject to floods. 4. Complete check on salaries of city employees and Civil Service. 54 Committe to investigate housing shortage . 6, Complete check and study for city serviees to outside communitibs. _ 7, Complete check on garbage disposal and collection incinerator disposal* 8* Responsibility of our community to returning veterans. These promised will be discussed candidly and openly with tr.e various Boards. I sincerely hope, party politics will be thrown ,i- ide11 in the interest of economical, practical and sound overnment, +?� solete methods of operation must be changed to meet present day ..,egai*,ements. All city Boards and committee can be assured of my cooperation in all matters beneficial to the city. In return'. I will expect their cooperation as Mayor of the City of Ithaca., No individual member of the City Gcvernment staff is indispen sable. GVe must be efficient and courteous to all citizens and tax- pnyers at all times, otherwise we lose their respect and confidence, With Gods guidance and the full cooperation of all members :_f' our staff, I look forward for two years of harmony and progress in the Government of the City of Ithaca, CITY CHAMBERLAIN, Mayor Conley announced it wo uld be in order at this tim -for th6 Council to appoint a City Chamberlain in aceordaner with the provisions of the City Charter. By Ald. Morris; sec. by Ald. Houseweller Resolvedp that Clarence As Snyder be appointed City Chamberlain for the ensuing year. There being no further nominations the motion was unanimously carried. APPOINTMENTS% Mayor Conley announced the following nominations for appointments requiring ratification by the Council; Acting City Judge Edward J. Casey 1 year Comm,* Sinkifig Fund Albert G. ' Stone 3 years Comm, Public Works William B#Vilkinson 6 years Comm, Public Welfare Alice J. Sullivan 6 years Comm. Public Health Dra F.J.McCormick 3 years Comm, Public Health George Co Hassan 3 years Each nomination was acted upon separately as follows; By Alderman Thompson; sec. by Ald. Connors Resolved, that the nomination of Edward J. Casey as acting City Judge be approved, and he hereby is appointed to the office for the term ,�_�ecified. Unanimously Carrie'., ,y Alderman Gillette; sec. by old. Morris ' iesolved, that the nomination of «lbert G,1 Stone as Commissioner of the Sinking Fund be appDDved� and he hereby is appointed to the office for the _ term specified„ Unanimously Carried. By Alderman Thompson; sec, by Ald Connors I :resolved., that the nomination of villiam B. Wilkinson as Commissioru Public Works be approved, and he hereby is appointed to the office for the term specified. Ayes 2 Nays 8 Motion Lost, v Si)ecial Meeting 3 _ - Jan, 1, 1946 3y Alderman Gibb; sec, by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that the ncmination, of Alice J, Sullivan as Commissioner of Public Welfare be approved, and she hereby is appointed to .he office for the term'specified. Unanimously Carried„ By Alderman Shurger,- sec,. by Ald. Gillette i�osolved, that the nomination of°Dr. F, ('o Hassan as Commis oners of ?1iblic Health Mbeoa yrkva . an�rthey Lre hereby appointed to the of:,.ice for the term specified, Unanimousiy, '.. trried,' APPOINTMENTS* Mayor Conley announced the following appointments not requiring Council approval; Attorney and Prosecutor D* Boardman Lee 2 years .A.ssociate Assessor amity Historian Donald' E, Noble 3 years Commissioner Civil Service John G*.rooks 2 years Edward A. Richardson (Unexpired term James Conley) June 1,195:; " Examining Boardfor Electricians Levi. T. Bacon it it of Plumbers Fred. J. Ha rin 3 years 'o Planning it gr 3 gears o� „ n Allan H. Treman 3 years i�d. of William Heidt Jr. 3 years Appeals on Bldg, Code A. A; Ward 2 years 3oard of Zoning appeals W, T.Stevens If +f n 3 years i3uilding Commissioner H. E. Rumsey 3 years l H.C. Thorne 2 years olice Commissioner John C. Burns R (Unexpired ter L. D. Townsend) Dec, 31, 1 � '- egistrar of Vital Statistics F. H. Springer 4 years :,SAVE OF ABSENCE-CITY JUDGE DERT T. BAKER. The following letter 7rom iy u .ge er , .�3aker was, read, . "To the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Januar 1946 Gentlemen; Pursuant to the certification by the Board of Election of Tompkins County of myelection as Ithaca City Judge, I have filed my oath of office and have today assumed the duties of City Judge. As you know, my eligibility under Section 23 of the Judiciary Law of the State of New York, as amended by Chapter 649, Laws 1945, has been questioned. I do not care to have any doubt raised as to the juriddietion of the City Court or its presiding judge, There- fore I believe it to be in the g me o + rain from sitting; until the question pOflmy eligibility rcan be 'determined in a proper judicial proceeding. For this purpose; and in order that the actln�; City Judge may be qualified to sit, I hereby request a leave of absence from the position of Ithaca City Judge until February 7, 1946 at 6 o'clock A.M. , or until such earlier date a! a final judicial determination of my eligibility may be had, This request shall not be construed to be in any way pre- judicial to my claim to the office of Ithaca City Judge for the four year term beCinning January 1, 1946, Very truly yours, Bert T. Baker Dy Alderman Morris; sec.. by Ald, Shurger Resolved, that leave of absence b,e granted Mr„ Dakar as requested, Unanimously Carried. REGULAR MEiTING DATE, By Ald. Gillette; sec, by Ald. Gibb Resolved, t at the regular meetings of this Council be held on the first Wednesday in each month at 5:00 P,M, in the Common Council Chamber* City Hall. Unanimously OFFICIAL- NEWSPAPER,By Ald. Houseweller; see. bAld.Carried.hur G Reso ved, t s, pursuant to Sec, 232 of the Ithaca Charter the Ithaca, Journal be and hereby is designated as the official newspaper. 'unanimously Carried. �r 1 Special Meeting —4— Jan. 1, 1946 J,CTING 1V4ffOh. Mayor Conley announced it in ordar-t." nominate and lect an Acting; Mayor. Alderman ShurGer nominated Alderman Gibb, Alderman Gillette seconded the nomination. Ther being no bthbr nominations they were closed and a vote taken, and Alderman Gibb was declared duly elected ii.ctinG Mayor. ;_946 DEPOSITORIES. By Ald. Gibb; sec. by Ald, Gillette resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 33 of the Ithaca City Chabter, the following official depositories are approved and designated for the current year: `_OMPKINS COUNTY TRUST CO City of t"iaca, Genera Tompkins County Trust Co Hoard of Fire Commissioners, Trustee rr rr Fire Relief Fund. ..TIME ACCOUNT). #5688 Workmens Compensation Reserve, TIME ACCT. .. " " #14804 ;board of Fire Commissioners, Trustees, Veteran Vol. Firemens Assn, TIME ACCT. ), .. " " # 21147 City of Ithaca, Gen, Insurance Reserve Fund TIME, ACCT. 1, % # 30842 City'of Ithaca- Utility Tax Fund TIME ACCT. " " # 36256 City of Ithaca.$ Capital Reserve fund #1 'r rity of Ithaca- Capital Reserve Fund #2 ~ity of Ithaca; Capital Reserve Fund #3 City of Ithaca- Capital Reserve Fund #4 rr n City of Ithaca? Capital reserve Fund #5 City of Ithaca. Capital Reserve Fund#6 1t " City of Ithaca, Storms Trust Acct.. .. . . " " # 24996 rps.Stella Pichowski Trust Acct. " " # 39339 Ella Hawes Trust Acct. " " # 39502 Katherine Lott, Trust Acct, " " # 39504 Cora Keefe Trust Eicct„ " " # 39,505 Fannie J. Johu,, Trust Beet. 'r " # 39506 Florence Phillips Trust Acct. " " yr 39507 rr r+ rr Hilliek Memorial Trust Fund rr " # 39508 City Cemetery Trust Fund it " r'r 39511 + Mary E. Overacker, Trust Fund. " " 77` 40033 Annie Cornelius Trust Fund. 1t " # 40246 Cora A. Sabin, Trust Fund. " " # 40292 Alic Wilson Trust Fund " " rr '10298 " " ! Margaret McNamara Trust Fund " " # 40793 " rr rr Kate Winchell Trust Fund # 43019 Wm. A. Ferguson Trust Fund " rr # 43466 FIRST NATIONAL BANK roard of re ommissionerst,, Trustees, First National Hank FireRelief Fundy Checking Acct.. . ... n " It City of Ithaca, Water Fund. . .. ... . :,, City of Ithaca, Board of Education, General Fund +r rr rr City of Ithaca, Board of Educations F,,.W.A*, it Child Care Facilities. . . ... if " it City of Ithaca, Board of Education, Real Estate Account. .,, ..,. . n it It Unanimously Carried. PUDLtIC OFFICIALS FONDS, By Ald. Shurger; sec* by Ald. Gillette resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of Sec,, ll . of the Public Officers Law, the followin; bonds, on file in the City Clerks off. and approved by the Mayors be and hereby are in all respects appro - for the year 1946. N�iME TITLE AMOUNT NUMBER Clarence A; Snyder City Chamberlain 250000. 8993O7OM Clarence A. Snyder " " 25- 000. 298672 Win# H. Burns Sinking Fund Comm,10O00% 273977 La. Vere Robinson rr 11 1? 10000` 290575 Albert G# Stone if it " 1;000, 4746480 Bert T, Baker City Judge 2$000,, 4746479 City Clerk 20000, Dep;,City Clerk 2,000. Sr*Clerk.-Clerkts Office, 10000,E Position Dir„ Public Wel, 1,000.. 4746481 Schedule Bond City Marshall 10000, iClerk City Court 20000. Special Meeting -5^ Jan. 1� 1946 Dep* Chamberlain 5;000; Clerk Cham. Office 5-000„ n if 5 000 Assst. to Comptroller 2,000: (Welfare ) Unanimously Oarrisc�_, ONDING ACTING* CITY JUDGE. Mayor Conley rec ended that tP2v 1._-ig City Court Judrre be bonded in the same amot ` as the City �dCe and it' was moved y Ald. Morris; sec. by Ald. Connors resolved, that the ActiAnF, City Court Judge" be required to furnish a bond to the City in the sum of 5)2 000.00 the premium on Said bond to be a charge against."the City. On Motion the Meeting was adjourned. F. H*'. Springer City Clerk 4 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca., N. Y, Regular Meeting 5 P.M. .Tans 29 1944 PRESENT iiayor w Conley Aldermen v T hompson, Connors., Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Morris, Barnard, Gibb, Slocum. Attorney w• Lee Chamberlain w Snyder ';4elfare Director - Post Police Commissioner - Burns Clerk - Springer MINUTES. Minutes of the meeting,held Dec. 27, 1945, were duly approved, STANDING COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL. the Mayor announced the following Standing committees for the ensuing 7earj Finance and Acco Gibb Gillette Connors Charter and Ordinances Houseweller Morris Barnard Relations with Police Department Thompson Gillette Swenson Relations with Board of Public Works Slocum Gibb Houseweller Relations with Fire Commission Gillette Shurger Thompson Relations with Board of Health Shurger Slocum Barnard Relations with Board of Public Welfare Morris Swenson Connors APPOINTMENTS. The Mayor announced the following appointments and req`ue ate council approval Commissioner Planning Board R, C, Shurger (C,CO ) 2 years » it It A. A* Ward (B*PaW02 years By Al" Gillette; sec, by Ald. Morris Resolved, that the above named persons appointed by the Mayor be and they hereby are approved to fill the offices set opposite their rospoctivo names for the specified term, Carried* PROPOSED WELFARE LEGISLATION. Welfare Director John H. Post re- „.. ported that legislation WhicE proposes to place the administration of City Welfare under control of the County will be presented at the next session of the Legislature, and he suggested that the Council should be prepared to act immediately if it is found that the proposed law has not been amended-in accordance with the formal- pr-test filed with the Governors Coordinating Committee on Aug. 8, 1945, which reads as follows Ithaca New York , August 8, 1945 " At a regular meeting of the Common Council of tho City of Ithac^ held August 1, 1945, its welfare committee, after meeting with the 3oard of Public Welfare of the City of Ithaca, reported in opposi- tion to the legislation proposed by the Ostertag Committee in its report transmitted to the Governorls Coordinatin- Committee under date of July 18, 1945. Common Council Proceedings .,2_ Jan. 2, 1946 After considerable discussion, the Common Council, by resolution duly adopted,, authorized the City Attorney, Welfare Director and City Clerk to formulate and file a formal protest with the Governor's Coordinating Committee, The following are offered as compelling reasons against the en- actment of legislation carrying out the recommendations of the Ostertag repobt; 10 All of the options to cities provide for the raising of money by one political subaivision, and its administration by another. This Violates the principles- of sound budgetary practice and as to this item in the city budget # removes all power of the Common Council over the expenditure of its appropriation ncil s both for assn Coo e and administration. 2. The requirement that any option selected by a city be approved by the county gives to the County Board of- Supervisors an�aabsolute veto over the action of the CO=oh Council, It fther a city may be forced to make a selection not in accordancepwith itst hest judgment by reason of the right of the Department of Social 1,1elfare to withhold reimbursement, Therefore, the right of a city i:o select an option would seem to be largely illusory, and the entire procedure violates t�e funemental principles of Home Rule. 3, The difficulties and possible controversies arising from the withdrawal of all authority and control from the tax-levying body and the veto power vested in Boards of Supervisors might well out- �,.eigh any advantages to be dBrived from integration of welfare services, It is suggestedr 1. That two additional options be given cities; (a) Continue the administration of relief categories now administered by the city, the county to administer all others. (b) Form in any city a city public welfare district responsible for the administration Of all categories of public assistance within the city. 2. Make the right to select options an absolute right, not subject to veto by the County Board of Supervisors or the State Department, either directly or by the withholding of reimbursement. Respectfully submittedi" Approved; Melvin G, Comfort, Mayor Mr. Post reported further that efforts on the part of the Assoc. of Welfare Directors to retain the present law or to add options more favorable to smaller cities have been unsuccessful, By Alderman Gibb; sec„ by Aid. Morrid Resolved, that this Council reaffirm the stand taken at the meeting held Aug. 1. 1945, and that copies of the protest prepared at the direction o* the Council be transmitted to our State Senator and Assemblyman, Unanimously Carried & Approved. VILLIAM D0 WILKINSON. Mr. Wilkinson appeared before the Council and -th f P anked Ayo one for nomina ting him as a member of the Board oublic Works, but expressed rasen'tment that the Council declined to approve the nomination, He statod that it� had been his intention to decline the appointmet..t even though approved, as he could not spare the time from his business He questioned the eligibility of some members of the Council, and charged the City Attorney with the duty of ascertaining the legal status of all members# and stated that he has hired an attornoy to roj)r sent him. IMayor Conley assured the Council that he had not talked with Wilkinson since the meeting yesterday and that "anything Mr. Wilkin- son said here was entirely on his own„!' OFFICE EXPENSE CITY KTTORNEY & PRDSECUTOR. T he following letter from Attorney Lee was presented; 109 West Ztate Street, Ithaca, N. Y. u To the Mayor and Common Council of the CityJoflthacayl946 Common Council Proceedings -.3- Jan. 2, 1946 Gentlemen: It is my understanding that during the last few years the City Attorney has been allowed reimbursement from the City in the sum of ��FO per month on account of the Cityt.s estimated share of the ex- pcnses to which he Is necessarily put by reson of maintaining his7 own office.' Provision for this allowance has not been made in the :'_946 budgets, Having some knowledge of the amount of time which is properly consumed on City business, I believe the amount of $50 a month to be reasonable and amply justifiable. I therefore respectfully request, that there be included in the budget for 1946 the additional sum of $600 in the appropriation for expenses of the City Attorney, in order to cover this allowance. Very truly your?, D, Boardman Lee, City Attorney. By Aldo C•ibb; seconded by Aldo Houseweller Resolved, that the request be approved, and item #112 Attorney, in the 1946 budget requisition be increased in the amount of $600.00 Unanimously Carried. BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING. Attorney Lee reported that a meeting of the No Y. State Bar Ass7ciation is to be held in New York the latter part of January and requested permission to attend., By Aldo Houseweller; sec. by Alderman Morris Resolved, that Attorney Lee be authorized to attend the meeting at city expense* Unanimously Carried. SMOKE NUISANCE-READ PAPER CO. The following letter from the Read Paper Co. in regard to Me=atement of the smoke nuisance from their plant was read December 29, 1945 T. 4 Powers, City Attorney Savings Bank Building Ithaca, N. Y, Dear Sir; _ With reference to our telephone conversation in regard to complaint of smhke nuisance we wish to state that immediate effort is being- made to obtain an improved smokeless grade of soft coal. However, delivery'by early Spring is the best promise we can get from our supplier. In the meantime we have instructed our firemen to put coal on the fire more often Rpreading it thinner in order to obtain more complete combustion which should help to eliminate the smoke to some degree. It is expected that next summer our present boiler which is 40 yrs. old will be replaced by new equipment which will include automatic ;.>toker and an extension to smoke stack which will entirely eliminate tl-is smoke condition. Very truly yours, The Read Paper Company,Inco - J„ Ma Kelly Manager hNNUAL REPORTwDOG WARDEN The annual report of the Dog Warden was �- i -ad, By Ald* Shuxger; sec, by Aldo Slocum Resolved, that the report be received and placed on file. Carried. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS January 2, 1946 American Surety Co. 131.25 , H. A. Carey Co. Inc. 131.25 , Ithaca Journal 10.00 , B. F. Sovocool 11050 • T. G. Millers Sons9 Paper Co. 1,22 , Stallm.an of Ithaca 5.27, Henry R. Head 1.82 , Stover Printing Co. 36,50 , Seneca St. Garage 2. 65 , E. Paul Nedrow 11.17 FINANCE COMMITTEE ZV DEPART+,TE N'T OF HEALTH Jan. 2, 1946 Eleanor Kern 'T.48 � Laura 21.78 Mabel L. Carlton 12.7b k", ITT. J. Kolar 39, 7/ FINANCE CO-IvI MIT TEE: `:r Common Council Proceedings ' . .,g_ Jan. 2, 1946 .,j j'TT` By Ald. Gibb; sec. by Ald. Shurger clved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and :ne same hereby are approved and ordered paid.. Carried, "I Motion the Meeting"was adjourned, � 1 Springer City Clerk R 1" 52 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. - Regular Meeting 5 P.M. Feb. 6, 1946 PRE37NT Mayor Conley "ldermen ., Thompson, Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Swenson, Barnard, Gibb, Slocum, Morris Attorney - Lee v4elfare Director • Post .. Vuelfare Commissioners '- Byrne, Terry, Sullivan, Berinstein Fire Commissioner - Reynolds Police Commissioner -- Burns Police Chief Marshall Chamberlain •• Snyder Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. POLICE HEADQUARTERS REMODELING Police Commissioner Burns prey► sen e and_ V3ad recommendat ens copy herewith appended) for the re- modeling and enlargement of Police Headquarters to provide suff'i- ciont space for the activities of that department. He stated that the estimated cost would not exceed '10,000.00 including; engineering and architosts foes, By lildorman Thompson; seconded by Alderman Gibb n:;solvod, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Y,orks for study and preparation of plans and estimates. Carried. POLICE PATROLMEN-S4LaRIr;S. Police Commissioner Burns presented and 7,77-recommendations copy horowith appended) in regard to an in- croase in salaries for patrolmen, Ho recommended that saiarios ' for all patroLao.n b:; increased `""150 ,0 annually effective Mar. 1, 1946, , The matter was discussed at length and it was pointed out that the increase would necessitate a revision of the ontirosalary schodu� By Alderman Thompson; seconded by Ald. Swenson 4 Resolved, that the Compensation plan be amended to road as follows: Police Patrolmen $1850 s 4`2150. - X100.00, increase effective Mare, 1# 1946, Ayes 3 -- ThompsQjj_, Connors, Swenson Nays 6•- Sht)rger, Houseweller,$ Morris` Barnard, Gibb, Slocum Motion Lost By Aldo Bibb; seconded by Ald, Houseweller Resolved., that the recommendation be tabled to permit study and consideration at the next meeting of the Council. Unanimously Carried, POLICEVVOMAN Commissioner Burns presented and read recommendations 'copy hjroWith appended) in regard to the establishment of tho pos___ tion of Policewoman, Hu statc:d that such an appointment is apprevad and recommended by various interested civic groups. E_y alderman Thompson; seconded by Ald. Connors Resolved, that this council approve the recommendation and that the Police .department be authorized and directed to make a draft of do.. sir,:d qualifications for the position and request the Municipal Civi LcJrviec C()t__;.is::icn t, ;ct zblisl- SPeCi f iCattleAr, aihd provide a-n elsglbif 'r .:i w..�ich an appointment meay be made, and Be It vurthor Resolved, that the starting salary be sot at , 2130.00, and the Compens,ztion Plan be amondod by adding the following; Policewoman 12130 - 'k2430 - `""100.00J, Unanimously Carried & Approve,,-. HMLiN OLNEY CLAIM. Attorney Clohossy of Waverly again appeared on Mhalf of Mr. Orman Olney whose property at 413 Hector Iit„ was sole' at auction on Feb. 150 1945,1 and suggested that the City C1ork bo authorized to request the Legislature to pass an enabling act au- thorizing refund of the sum of $2901070 which represents the differ, once between the taxes unpaid at the time of sale and the amount pair, by Mr-, Olney at the sale, provided the City Attorney dotorminc s it should be done, February 5, 1946 Memorandum and Recommendations To: Common Council of City of Ithaca, New York From: Tohr. C. Burns, Police Commissioner Durin' the past five years, the Police Department of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. has been forced to eliminate certain essential procedures and public services due to man power shortage. It is my personal opinion that while certain routines might have been corrected during this period, the General service to the community has been good, considerin6 the fact that the department at times was operated with approximately 6Y of normal man power. In the interest of developing and continuing a more efficient department, the following recommendation is made for approval of your body: IEADQUl-diTERS The headquarters of this department is a disgrace to our community. It affords no possibilities for meetings, physical development and maintenance, study rooms, etc. It also lacks proper space and files for preserving; and protecting police records, recovered property, etc. The efficient operation of a police department is a department of government char`,ed with enforcing law and order, with respect to the pre- vention, detection and prosecution of public nuisances, crime, etc. ; also such regulation and ordinance with respect to matters affecting the comfort, health, morals, safety and/or property of the public. Efficiency and harmony in the department cannot be secured or maintained unless the members of th- department are given equal and fair opportunity for progress. Very little time has been given for instruction of new men as well as developing higher efficiency of the older men in service. The de- partment is operatio6 without the services of a reference police° library which would be most beneficial to all members of the department. I also advocate meeting of all members of the department at intervals during the year for the purpose of instruction by competent authority on various phases of police work. In order to improve this branch of service, it is absolutely necessary to secure more room accessible to present headquarters, not only to com- plete the work herein mentioned, but for the storage of police equipment, cars, etc. I, therefore, request that all of the space adjacent to headquarters and north of City Court be turned over to the police department, enlarged and remodeled for the purpose herein stated. I estimate the cost for this i provement and furnishings not to exceed "10,000.00, including fees for engineering and architect. Immediate approval of this request will assist in the completion of the improvements at an early date. Johns. Burns Police Commissioner A vro Chief of Police Standing Committee Representing the Council ,� ) Relations with Police Department , ,,_.. . February 5, 1946 Memorandum and Recommendations To: Common Council of City of Ithaca, New York From: John C. Burns, Police Commissioner Re: Police Department S��'ZIES Examination of the salaries for all men of this department discloses the follow„in6 facts. ;:embers of the department from Sergeants to Chief of -olice have received material betterments in salaries because of percentage increases and other influences. I feel thpt when salary adjustments were arranged, no consideration_ was liven the past standards of equitable di- vision of salaries affecting all members of the department. Example --- In 1930, Sergeants received ..x2,200.00 annually; Patrolmen y2,000.00 per year. This schedule contined until about 1941 when Sergeants received `2,300.00 annually and Patrolmen X2,000.00. Evidently the J100.00 annual increase was given exclusively to Sereants. The difference in salary for 1942 was ; 300.00 per year. Applying; the various percentage increases from 1942, the salary of these two ranks in 1945 and 1946 is as follows: Sergeants ; 2,760.00 per year; Patrolmen ,;2300.00 per year or a financial difference of ,;460.00. This arrangement is not only unfair, but it tends to break down the General moral of the largest branch of the police force. I, therefore, recommend that the salaries of the patrolmen of all salary grades be increased '150,00 per -Tear as of Larch 1, 1946, making; a total annual maximum =i7 ry for patrolmen, "'2,450.00 or X310.00 less than :3er,eants annual salary at "2,760.00. I further recommend that the police budget be increased accordingly, eighteen patrolmen at X150.00 or X2700.00. John C. Burns Police Commissioner Chief of olive Standinb Committee Representing; the Council Relations with Police Department February b, 1946 Memorandum and Recommendations To: Common Council of City of Ithaca, New York From: John C, Burns, Police Commissioner Pe; Police Department POLICE�dOT�N JUVENILE DELINQUINCY and/or PAIENT DELINQUENCY has become a serious problem in our Bociel ";.'i economic life. Conditions in Ithaca are no ex- ception to those found in all parts of our country. I directed an in- vitation to interested orSanizations' agencies and individuals on January 9, 1946 callin, a meeting for Thursday, January 17, 1946, at City Hall. Since that time, I have attended two meetings sponsored by Ithaca Business omen and Organized Labor in reference to this appointment. I am pleased to report that the immediate appointment of a policevionan was almost un- animously approved at all meetings. Frank recognition of existing con- ditions is important NOM. The activities of the Policewoman to be under the direct supervision of the Chief of Police. 1. All assignments and reports to be given and received by the Chief of Police. 2. Policewoman to cooperate with all interested agencies -- but not under their supervision or direction. 3. Efficient operation requires this procedure. It eliminates the possibility of personal matters becoming public conversation. Any person who makes public gossip, the unfortunate experience of a little boy or girl has not only committed a serious offense, but has deliberately betraved his or her responsibility as a respect- able citizen of our community. I, therefore, advocate this appointment at the earliest date under the procedure of Civil Service and Police Department routines. Salary to be Commensurate with the qualifications of appointee, but in no event greater than patrolman salar--, ;.pith automobile mileage alloviance for use of personal car. I further recommend that the police budget be increased accordingly„ J C. Burns Police Commissioner ° OVER Chief of Police Standing Committee Representing the Council Relations with Police Department it)Am er I rmt 141ft cogt 90"ne. 50 .()0 I X 0 4 W How,; Relief Si�ttlemvnt 3,-"),4(,).00 940.01) r%ld AF,,? Assistance 1119 p 000.00 91 ',)()0.00 floo.of) Aid to Blind 2,400.00 1,92().00 480.Cx) F f') '10- to i"hildren 0 0 880. U, 704., 176 c)o Child C'n.ra 16,000.00 lb,000.00 T nm,-�to a In County H"am-P. 3 1485.00 4¢4%, i fx) .A.-Anistration '.U'-"-rVjSnr f 11,45A.64 x;04,18 .0? 12M,546.55 71,340.64 P-m m "t Cost Home 'Rell�yf 1,?It 0010.00 9,600.00 .11400.00 Hnme:�ellef josoltRl 8,00().00 S,wo.00 City 70%w ? 11,tf 18, 3.00 80000.00 10,500.(X):±04 ?-1d t�rf: ,,Bois tr;110*3 1,08, 48.00 A2,918..40 f"115 7 City Old Aag.latftncA 119 1000,fy) 91,200.00 .11 �.?,wo. k"hild C, CvA16 Institution Care 10,Ooo.00, 1 OR 000.r1X) ty 7-Inne Admialatrnttnn 3 760,00 3,7f.)O.rx) ~aunty <Tomme BuIldings a 550.11'X-1 3,503.00 County girit; Immmtes 7,100.x. 3 7,1(m).rx) County Pomtt, F.4m 5,300.00 51300.00 Ad-ainistration 23 814.56 1.4,303.40 the ludla7 city 254,527." 159.1203.001 ly 4*fjX _ 10j" .y l Common Council Proceedings •-2r Feb, 6� 1946 He stated that the ;A torney has written the State- Department of I udit & Controlin regard to the legality of a refund, but it riey be found necessary to have an enabling act, hlderman Gibb expressed the opinion that a special meeting of the Common Council should be called if necessary rather than to authorize filing the request at this meeting and it was rLoved By hld. Gibb; seconded by Ald* Slocum Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Attorney and Chamber lain to further investigate qnd be prepared to make rocommendations at a later mooting„ Carried. -LNNU-,iL R PORT - WELF�,RE DEPARTIEINT The annual report of the Dept. of Public 4vulfure for the year 194 was presented and rcac'_ by Dir- actor John H. Yost. By nldorman Gibb;, sccunded by idd. Shurgor Resolved, that the report bu accepted and placed on file. Carried. CITY 11 LF;Rr DISTRICT. Welfare Director Post presontod a statement ( ,.:opy herewith appendod) showing costs for welfare under a City dis- brict compared with costs undor the County plan, which shows that costs under the County would incruaso costs to the City by approxi- mately 1, 30 000.00 annually„ H o stated that a hearing is to be hold in lilbany at 10 a.M. Thur: Feb. 71 1946# at which time reprosontatives from Ithaca shoulc'. be present. Mayor Conley reported that assurance has been given th?t the Lug- islature will approve our application for permission to foal a City Welfare District, and in view of action taken by the Council on pro-, vious occasions., he has notified the Ostertag Cor Attoe that such application will be made, By !Lldo Gibb; sec, by Alderman Morris Resolvod} that the action of the Mayor be approved, and that he and the City Attorney be authorized to attend the meeting in lilbany at City expense., and Be It Further Resolved that application be filed requesting logis» lation permitting the 8ity of Ithaca to form its own 14olfaro District Carried, !iNPN�,L hii f'ORT *- POLICE DEPARTMENT The annual report of the Police D,jpt. fur trat, year 1945 was prosjntod <-.nd read by Chief Marshall* By rile:. hiurris; sec, by iild. Slocum Resolvoc', that the rupurt bo accepted and placed on file. Carried. ANNTU,iL R'PORT-CITY CH:iMBERL sIN. The mnual rupert ,�f the City Chamb- ,�rlain fnr tho -year 1945, was prescntud any:_ reaC. by Mr. Snydor, By .11J. ?orris; sec, by 1,1 ?. Shurgor Rosolvod, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. NNU�,L REPORT.-SEALER OF WEIGHTS & =,, iSURES, The annual rupert of ',nc lea er for t=y9ar 19451, as filed y t u So^lor was rua c''. b. the Clerk, iittontion was called to the noo(I of a master motor or largo capa- city test measure for testing fuel oil meters. By iild, Shurgor; seconded by Ald, Morris Resolved, that the Sealer be directed to present an estimate of the cost of oq uipmunt nouded for the Councils consideration, and Be It Further Resolved, that the report be accepted and place-'_ onfilu Carried. rLT,3 U IL RE'PORT..SINKING FUND. The annual report of the 6inking Fund ommission or the year 4 was road by the clerk By Gibb; sec. by 1,1d. Shurgor R- solvuc, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. a ,1viJTJ�,L RLPURTM-V �TERaL VOLUNTEER FIREW,.NI S I,SSOC. The annual ruprrt f-)r the y,�ar 19115 as filed by the Nat. Vol. i.ru ussoc, was rea('_ by the clerk By ,kld. Shurgor; sec. by .ald. 1,aorris Resrlvod, that tho report bu aceuptod ancL place-'_ on file. Carried*; cJ Common Council Proceedings w.3.. Feb. 60 1946 FIRE SERVICE CONTRACTS• TOWN OF ITHi C� & VILLiGE OF C,ZUG:i HEIGHTS Zdorman hurge'r repor ng or ii erman to e,,, hairman o e Comrlittoe on relations with the Fire Commissioners., stated that at a joint meeting of the Committee and Fire Commissioners held Fob. l 1946P it was agreed that cohtbaots for fire protection for the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights should be ronowed on the basis of payment of §1000.00 annually in addition to the usual chargo of yP50oOO per hour or fraction thereof for the use of each piece of apparatus used at a fire, He stated that the City Attorney has prepared new coptracts on that basis and recommended approval by the Council, The following letter from the Mayor was presented and roac.,, Feb. 60 1946 Coymnon council City of Ithaca_ Go nt lemon: .,,t a meeting on January 28th, of the Board of Firo Co=iissieners and ropresentativos- of the Town of Ithaca, regarding a new contract for fire protection, it was decided to ask the Coruaon Council to ap- prove this contract with all prdvisions of the previous contract, excopt that the amount guarantc;od yearly of "'100,,00 bo changed to $2000*00. i_t a similar meeting on January 29th botween the Board of Fire- Commissioners and repres-ontativos of the Villago of Cayuga Heights$ the new contract called for the same -change in guaranteed price, li,t this meeting it was decided to have a meeting of the Bd. of Fire Commissioners and the Common Council Committee ern relation with the Fire Commission to go over this ;natter further, This last meeting was hold on February lsto There it was decided that the guaranteed price should be reduced to 1W1000,00 in each case. The new contracts are being submitted today for your action. I do not believe that we are receiving an equitable amount in those con- tracts to cover the service that we propose to offer, an.' that these units of government understand they arc to receive. By talking with our Fire Chief, a practical man with years of expurionco,, I learned that to operate a single company in the north-east section of the City of Ithaca adjacent to Cayuga Heights Village an ' to an important part of the Town of Ithaca , would cost approximately ?150000,00 per year, In addition to this yearly cost we would be obliged to ma'ko an original exl;endituro of approximately $230500.00 for a building, lot, equipment any: one pieceof apparatus. If these outside governing bodies paid half of this cost there original investment would be 411,750*.00 arc' yearly cost ;?7500.00. From conversations with these roprosontatives I do not bolievo that they woulc, bo intorestoe in these figures For years the City of Ithaca has been furnishing fire protection, that must have .beon satisfactory to these units of government becauso they have made no attempts to improve it for a charge of about 15� per $1000,,00 of assessed valuation. This same sorvico has been cost - ing the taxpayers of the City of Ithaca at least X)2000 per ;1000,,00 of assessed valuation, It is true that the service is not .the same in both casost but surely you will agree that there is not the diffo- once shown above, I would recoimond that you approve the- now contracts with the ; 1000100 guarantee in both cases. I also recommend that you ask these governmental units to investigate the cost of fire protection by the_L: own force,-) during the life of these contracts so that when the year is up we may come to some agreement that will be satisfactory to then, ,' and equitable to the taxpayers of the City of Ithaca., Respectfully submitted, James Conley Mayor JC/I.Gip Common Council Proceedings «4"r Feb. 6. 1946 By Ald, Shurger; seconded by Ald. Houseweller Resolved that the contracts be approved as recommended, anc' tho Wayor and City Clerk authotized and directed to sign the contracts cf behalf of the City„ Carried and Approved ry tilde Ivlorris; seconded by "ld. Shurger Resolved., that the Mayor be requested to appoint a Committee who will study the matter of fire protection in conference with ropros. entativos of Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights, and be prepared to make recommendations to the Council before the next ex- piration date Carried, LE�iVE OF nBSENCE JUDGE BERT T. B:.KERe A letter from Judge Bert T. a er was presented n whicri lie requested extension to March 7, 1946 of the leave: of absence granted him ,fan. 1. 19460 By tilde Gibb; sec, by Ald, Morris Resolved,r that leave of absence of Judge Bert T, Bakor be oxtonded to 8 j'io M; March 7! 1946 as requested. Carried. :'EALER OF WEIGHTS j,ND MEiiSURES. A letter from the Board of Super- 'visors was presented, t3getyler with a resolution adopted by that Board proposing the consolidation of the offices of County Sc;alor and City Scaler. The resolution follows: "RESOLUTION NO* h, PROPOSED CONSOLID ,TION OF THE OFFICES OF COUNTY SEALER iiND CITY M]"i. ER♦ tiut� RLr.S the resignation of the County Sealer of Weights and T"ea•. sures has this day been accepted; and whereas the Deputy County 6;;al:;r is also the City Sealer of the City of Ithaca; and this board approves a proposal that there be a single office of sealQr for both tho city anc. the county; RESOLVED, That the Clerk be and she hereby is Cirected to ascor•. tain the wishos of tho Mayor and Comu.on Council of the City of Ithanr with respect to the consolidation of the two offices; and if thoy are in favor thereof, the County iittorney be and he horoby is author•-- izod anc'_ c?ireeteO to prepare anc. submit to iissomblyman Shaw appro- priate legislation to bring about this change." By gild; Gibb; sec„ by Ald. Connors Resolved, that the proposed consolidation be disapprov6d, and the City Clerk be and he hereby is diroctoc� to infona the Board of Super- visors to that effect. Carried & 1pproved. tiPPOINTMENT Jt FREDERICK LUHR-COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC ?T iORKSt, The �aayor announced the nomination of 7. reder ck uhr to the office of Commissioner of Public Works for the term ending Dec. 31, 19510 By Aldo Gibb; soc,. by Ald. Thompson Resolved$ that the nomination be approved and he hereby is appointo, to the Board of Public Works for the term specified, Unanimously Carried* 1'iPF0INTTdIENT..PY.UL S. LIVERMORE«COP-IYISSIONER OF HEf.LTH The Mayor an- nounced he nomina ion of au s 11vornorc to the office of Coma. o: Health to complete the unexpirod term of Lincoln E, Patterson (ieceasjC.. 6y tiles. Gibb; sec, by iLld, Shurger R)solvcd, that the nomination be approved and he h,--reby is appointo,' COruao of Health for the term ending Doc„ 310 1947, Unanimously Carried. t'%UDIT By .old. Gibb; sec, by lilc'. Shurger Resolved, that the bills au(fitec; by the Finance Committee be and thc'- haroby arc approved anC. ordered paid., Carried. On Motion the mooting was ad,journedo /F)H.ZScpring0rk f City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y, Special Meeting 5 P.M. Feb,llj, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Alderman - Thompson, Connors, Shurger, Gillette, Swenson, Morris, Barnard, Gibb Attorney - Lee Welfare Director - Yost Clerk - Springer Absent Aldermen Houseweller, Slocum WELFARE LEGISLATION. The Mayor announced the meeting was called to consider p6t oning the Ostertag Committee by formal resolution, that it consider the introduction at the present session of the Legislature of a Special Enabling Act authorizing and empowering the City of Ithaca, N. Y. to set up a public welfare district. A resolution prepared by City Attorney Lee was read and discussed; and it was moved By Ald. Gibb; sec. by Ald. Thompson WHEREAS there has been introduced in the New York State Assembly by the Honorable Harold C. - Ostertag, an Act entitled " An Act to Amend the Social Welfare La,,;., Generally" (No. 1012 Int.968) ! and WHEREAS under the said Act certain .basic alternative plans or options are proposedwhereunder cities having less than fifty thousand inhabitants other than city public welfare districts, wig: be required to operate as part of the county public welfarj distric in each case ; and WHEREAS none of the said options is acceptable to the City of Ithaca; and �,JHLREAS the City of Ithaca has repeatedly by its duly electco, bopresentatives affirmed its desire and willingness to administer and control its own public welfare within the City; and WHiRhj-i6 due to its excellent financial rating the City of Ithaca is well able; financially to assume the responsibility of caring for its own public w„lfarc ; and !rMEREAS the City Welfare Department is well and ably staffed and is fully capable of ' administering public welfare within the City efficiently and effectively in accordance with the standards recognized b-77- the State Department of Social Welfare ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, the legislative body of the said City, hereby respectfully petitions the Ostertag Committee that it favorably corgi-- sider the introduction at the present session of the Legislature of a special enabling Act authorizing and empowering; the City of Ithaca to set up a city public welfare district pursuant to the Social Welfare Law, and constituting the said City as such a city public welfare district under the said Law; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of this resolution be forwarded to Assemblyman Ostertag! Assemblyman Shaw and to Senatci, Hammond. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Unanimously Carried & Approved . SPECIAL COMMITTEE-RED-FIRE; PROTECTION CONTRACTS. Mayor Conley ap.- Pointed the following as a special committee to study the matter ci' x'ire rrotection Service for the Town of Ithaca and Village of Cay- uga Heights- in accordance with the resolution adopted at the meetir_s; held Feb, 60 1946= City of Ithaca Fire Gomiliissioners Council Committee on relation with the Fire Commission. Tho Mayor stated that he would request the Town and Village offi- cials to appoint a similar co=ittce to meet with the City Committee On motion the meeting was adjourned. / r ii F. H Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL AUDIT SHEET February 6, 1946 Ithaca Journal '� 28.30 N. Y. Telephone Co. 92.09 " N.Y.S. Elec. & Tas Corp. 5.5e r' Addressomraph 16.07 _ Ithaca Insurance Amency 8105.57 " T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 5.10'' D. Boardman Lee 39.49x' D. Boardman Lee 50.00 Employeest Retirement System. 14274.99k" The Chase National Bank 14.78 Shepherds Automotive Service 29.05 ,' Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 47.20P�" Seneca St. Garage 18 66 r Dean Phipps Stores 13.00 ,-` VAu. T. Pritchard 4025 C, J. Ru�sey Co. 1.80 / Stallman of Ithaca 15.78 " N. Y. Telephone Co. 8,12x' Duro Test Corp. 45.14:,r' N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 116,651' E. Paul Nedrow 12,82 - Howard E. Shepard 123.00 v Chester M. Armstrong 203.00 ,,` The Lual Parking Meter Co. 11.58 v` A eriaan Coin Lock Co.Inc. 20,90 - FIN NCr C01I -ITTE E ,7C71'D BOARD OF HEALTH FEB. 61 1946 Eleanor J. Kern 11.51 / Laura A. Head 19:04 / Hart' s Pharmacy 2.00 Mildred Carter 6. RO v A. B . Brooks &, Son 5. 10 r N. Y. State Elec. & Gas 5.92V' T. G. -Fillers 2.97 v J. E. VanNatta ?.60Y, N. Y. Telephone Co. 16. 74 ✓�- , Dr. H. G. Bull 10.00 r- Warren A. Hughes 30.00 ✓ Mrs. I,aIa,bel Carlton 12. 50 � M. J. Kolas 47. 91 Ithaca Windo Cleaning Co. 2. 75 FINA:�TCE COTMIRAITTEE: t 4.J COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Special Meeting 7;30 P.M. Feb. 19, 1946 PRESENT Mayor " Conley Aldermen *. Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Morris,Barnard. Attorney Lee Clerk - Springer EXTENSION OF WATER & SEWER OUTSIDE CITY, The Mayor announced the meeting was called to act upon t e request of Cornell University for permission to extend the Water & Sewer services to additional temp- orary housing units to be located immediately adjacent to the 50 units already in place. He stated that the request was for permission to extend the ser- vices to 72 additional units, which was approved by the Board of PuLlic 'Vvorks and recommended to the Council for approval, but since t'ie action by the Board, it has been learned that due to lack of space, it will be impoaaible to place all the units on the Mitchell street tract and that a request will be made by the University for permission to extend sewer services to the balance of the units which it is expected will be placed at the east end of Tower Road, By Alderman 5hurger; sec. by Ald. Houseweller Resolved, that the action of the Board of 2ublic Works in granting permission to Cornell University to extend Water & Sewer services to the additional temporary housing units in Mitchell St. be and hereby is in all respects approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that it is the sense of this Council that approval be given for permission to extend sewer services to temporary housing units to be located at the east end of Tower Road when ap- proved by the Board of Public Works. Unanimously Carried,. WATER SERVICE-EAST LAWN CEMETERY. Mayor Conley reported r4ceipt of a request rom ar l C-r-d-n-Ta-11.9 President of the East Lawn Cemetery Assoc, for the extension of water seruice to the caretakers house in Mitchell Sts extension. The Aldermen expressed the opinion that the request should first be presented to the Board of Public Works and Mayor Conley agreed to bring it to the attention of the Board. On Motion the Meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk { COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. ipecial Meeting 5 P.M, Feb. 27, 1946 FESENT Yo yor - Conley S.7d�rmen -� Thompson, Shurger, Swenson, Gillette, Barnard, Morris Gibb t.is ,orney .. Lee Cl,�rk - Springer BONUS The Mayor announced the meeting was called to receive the re- commendation of the Finance Committee in- regard to an increase in the 'cost of living bonus" for employees, and to transact such other business as might properly be brought before the Council. Alderman. Gibb, Chairman of the Finance Committee, presented and read the following letter which has been prepared to send to all Boards, Commissions and Department Heads if approved by the Council. "To All Boards, Commissions and Department Heads Gentlemen: With the full consent and agreement of Mayor Conley, the Finance Committee of the Common Council has decided to recommend to the Coun- cil, the approval of a 5% cost of living bonus increase applicable to all city employee salaries or wages now having a maximum rating of $2000,00 annually, This extra bonus is to be distinctly understood to be an emergency and temporary measure of relief as a complete restudy of the entire salary schedule cannot be undertaken in the limited time available before the adoption of the final budget for 1946, In addition to the above measure it has also been decided to form- ally request the various Boards and Commissions and heads of each and every department of the City Administration to make a thorough and complete study of the grading and reasonable salary adjustments in each department during the next few months, and that each department be requested to submit the result of such study to the Finance Comm ittee of the Council not later than August lst, 19461, in order that the Committee may have time, in- consultation with the various depart- ments as may be found necessary, so that a revised and equitable com- pensation schedule can be incorporated in and adopted for the tentative 1947 budget fcr approval by the Council in December 1946„ As. all measures of this kind must of necessity be considered by the Finance Committee before presentation -to the Council it is consid- ,red advisable that a definate policy of yearly consideration of the City Salary Schedule be adoptod for the purpose of Adjustments as -)nc?itions may require. Respectfully submitted, A9 N. Gibb Chairman, Finance Committee It By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be ap- proved, and that effective March 1, 1946] the schedule of cost of livin bonus payments shall be as follows: 20. on salaries or wages to and including 12000.00 per ann, 15% on salaries or wages over $2000.00 to and including t2500.00 per ann, 5% on salaries or wages in excess ---.f ",2500,00 ,loa? ann., Unanimously Carried & j"4pproved by the Mayor. FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT -TOWN OF ITHACA Attorney Lee reported that the T.)wn of Ithaca has agreed to the terms of the new contract for fire protection in the Town ($1000, annually plus usual charge for apparatus ' and has asked that the new contract be for the piriod March 1! 1946, to Jan. 1. 1947, and that charges under the old and now contracts be prorated for the periods covered.. 0ommon Council Proceedings -02� Feb. 27, 1946 By Ald. Morris; sec. by lld. Shurger R;,solved, that the request be granted an(-', that the City Attorney authorized and directed to prepare the new contract to cover the -piod March 1. 1946 to Jan. 1.. 1947. Unanimously Carried & i pproved. On motion the meeting was adjourned. t F. H. Springer City Clerk 60 ( CTy:'JT)N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Gity of Ithaca, N.Y, Regular Meeting 5 P, M. March 6, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Aldermen - Thompson, Houseweller, Swenson, Gillette, Barnard, Slocumf Gibb Attorney - Lee Welfare Director - Post Chamberlain - Snyder Glerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held Feb. 6, 1946, and of the Special Meetings held Feb. 11, 19 and 27, 1946 were duly approved, LEAVE OF ABSENCE-BERT T. BAKER The following letter from Bert T. Baker was presentee_; Ithaca, N. Y. March 6. 1946 To the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Ithaca,N.Y. ; The question of my eligibility to the office of City Judge is being submitted to the Term of the Appellate Division now in session;: ' Accordingly, I must requ6.st an extension of my leave of absence from the office of City Judge pending receipt of the decision, Yours Very Truly, BERT T, BAKER Attorney Lee repotted that briefs in the case will be submitted as soon as possible bnd a decision may be expected soon after filing of the briefs, By Ald. Gibb; sec. by Ald, Slooum Resolved, that leave of absence of Judge Bert T. Baker be ex- tended to 8 4.M. April 4, 19460 Carried. ITHACA WELFAa' I�ISTR CT Mayor Conley reported receipt of the following telegram in segard to the establishment of a Welfare Dis- trict for the City. Albany N. Y. , Mar. 4, 1946 A Jamew Conley-**- Mayor City of Ithaca, IKs REGRET MUST INFORM YOU WELFARE COMMITTEE TODAY DISAPPROVED ITHACAS REQUEST SPECIAL LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH WELFARE DISTRICT THIS DECISION PRIMARLLY BASED ON ULTIMATE EFFECT TO COUNTY THIS ACTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE YOUR CITY FROM INITIATING SUCH LEGISLATION• HAROLD C. OSTERTAG CHAIRMAN, He stated that he phoned Assemblyman Shaw since receipt of the telegram wlro , has agreed to introduce legislation on behalf of the City, Welfare Director_ Post reported that in a telephone conversation, Senator Harrmioncl advised that he would introduce a similar bill and promiued support. It was also reported that Assemblyman Shaw will hold a hearing in the Court House on Saturday and the Mayor urged a good attendance of City Officials. By ald. Gibb; sec. by ald. G illette Resolved, tr atthis Council again reaffirm its opposition to the OstertaL B111, .unC_er which it is being bound to submit to County supervision cf its !)(:�artment of Public Welfare, and Be It Furthd r Resolved, that it respectfully petitions the Legis- lature to pass a sj±)ucial enabling act setting up a City Public- Welfare District for the City of Ithaca at its present session, and Be It Further Resolved, that copies of the resolution be forward- ed to the G-vernor, to Senator Hammond and to Assemblyman Shaw. Unanimously Carried & Approved. R f Common, Ciouncl_" P`'U( CEd.L iF,;F w2r March 6, 1986 ITHACA HOUSITTr se The Mayor reported that at his request., em yman` L 4r,, '; ro a.zced a bill to authorize the creation of a Housing Autn.yIa t y or the City of Ithaca in order that the City may be prepared to take advantage of State or Federal aid in the event that funds are made available, and he requested approval by the Council. By iild. Gibb; sec„ by Aldo Thompson Resolved, that the action of the Mayor in requesting introduction of the Bill be and hereby is approved and Be It Further resolved, that formal requests for the enactment of such legislation be filed forthwith„ Ayr s 7 Nays 0 Carried and • PAYROLL D^DUCTIONS-SAVINGS BOND rlhe Clerk reported that since V.J ay many employees have cancelled their payroll deductions for the purchase of U,S*Savin,;s Bonds and'he requested approval of thedis- _ continuance of the d-:J'.uction plan, By Aldo, Houseweller; sec. by Aldo Thompson Resolved that this Council approve the discontinuance of the Pay-roll deluction plan for the purchase of Savings Bonds, Carriedr HELM. T�LNEYC.LAIM Attorney Lee reported that in consideration of return o . `1M which represents the mount Paid by Herman Olney in excess of taxes standing against his -Property at the time of the property at 4l3 Hector St, [action sale held Feb. l5, 1945, Mr. Olney will furnish a bond to indemnify the City and gil City officials against any future actionp and he recommended that the refund be made in consideration of discontinuance of action already started and fur-. nishing a satisfactory bond. By Aldo Gibb; sec. by Alder Housewellor Resolved, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be ap4 proved.* and that Mr. Olney be reimbursed in the amount of $2901.70 uron receipt of bond approved by the City Attorney in the amount of X6000.00 indemnifying the City of Ithaca and all City officials against any future action which may arise in connection with said refund, and upon receipt of noticeof discontinuance of pending action by Mr, Olney, and Be It Further hesolved, that the sum of $2900,00 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item #260 Judgements and Settl©ments. Unanimously Carried& Approved, EXTRA LEG11L HEDP-WELFARE CASES -iittorney Lee reported that there are or 20 uses in e e are Department: a number of vii'ich are of long standing Mmich should be cleared without further delay,. He atated that he will be able to handle any new cases which arise but feels he should have extra help for a period of 2 or more months to close the old cases in which approximately 20000.00 worth of property or claima are involved. He estimated the cost for extra help at $500600.* and suggested employing !ittorney Bruce Dean for the work* By J'ildo Gibb; sect by Aldo Thompson Resolved.* that Attorney Lee be authorized to employ Attorney Bruce Dean to assist in the work and Be It Further Resolved.* that the sum of $500*00 be and hereby is appropriated to budget item #112,,Attorneys Z Office! of the extra woi�l,, to defray cost Unanimously Carried & approved,, AUDIT By Ald,Gibb; sec. by Ald,. Gillette lcesolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid Carried. ,OV NDNr;NT CITI' O'rtL'_'�:��TC��,��•t{E P�,RKING Alderman Thompson "T"°°'"'�"�--°— P presented recommendations in regard to ��arking as recommended by the Police Dept* which wore acted upon as follows; By Aldo Thompson; sec, by- ,ildq Houseweller Resolved, that Chapter VI, Sect 2a "Two Hour Parking" is hereby amended by striking therefrom the following, "Green St*j, between Albany and Geneva Streets'l• That Chapter 'VT Sect 2b "Ono Hour Parking", is hereby amended by adding the following: Green St.-South Side-.between Geneva And i' lbany Streets; F� 3 March 6 1946 Common Council 1 row:-,G: `:'s ' That Chapter - =` 1`1 o Parking" is hereby amenddd by adding the f ollov,,y n- ; Grccn St�K�.o:r��1i •°�i.':°�•��;e :s�c �;n Cayuga and iilbany Streets; and Giles St,.«O'South Side-bot �oE:n Hudson and Columbia Streets* - Effective upon publications Ayes 7 Carried and Approved. Nays 0 SALE OF OLD POLICE PATROL AUTHORIZED Alderman Thompson reported �.. that di posa of tA` cla 1`.:mo o ice Patrol Car is recommended y the Police Department since it is beyond repair,. He stated that is is understood that the Bdothatbthe Board be rbquest�d dispose to dispose an old truck and he suggested of the Patrol car at the same time. By Ald. T homrson; sec, by xld. Slocum Rosolved, that the Board of rublic Works be requested to dispose of the car to best advantage6 Carried. REQUESTS,FOR TRJiFFIC LIGHTS, Requests were reported for the in- stallation or traffic lights at Clinton and Geneva Sts, and at Aurora And King Sts. erred to the Police Committee for invest � The requests were ref gation and recommendation. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H, Springer City Clerls DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH I,iarch 6, 1P46 Norton Printin€° Comoa.ny $ 5;00 /1 1'arren A. Huvhes 15.00 C. J. Rumsey 3.03''j Curtis 1000 Inc. 4. 56'"" N. Y. State Electric &: Ga.s 3.9OV` T. G. Millers lions Paper Co.. 4. 1?1�`. IZ. J. Kolar 42.35f` H. E . Shepard 13. Q7�, Elmira DruE-- & Chemical Co. 25, R4- The ':hay- �1ocher Co. 3. 52 � Iv:rs. .Mabel Carlton 11.00 ' Laura A. Head 10. 27 Elpa.nor J. Kern 10 IQ",. Mildred Carter 3..10 �f Deot. of HAalth of N. Y. City FINANCE COPjiMI" TE ': Air COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET March 6, 1946 Janes Conley 6.71 d N.Y.Telephone Co. •'51.29 a'' Addressobraph 7�82 '� N.Y.S.Ele ctric & Cas Corp• .92 4- C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 7.70- Stover Printing Co. 46.95 <v T. G. !fillers Sonsf Paper Co. 2.26 "' H. C. Thorne 3150 Sanborn Pap Co. 100,50V.' D. Boardman Lee 50.00 ?,;, Ithaca Journal News, Inc. 35.04 ►" Pitney-Bowes Inc. 117.00 The Chase Nat'l Bank 5.00-,'�' Seneca St. Garage 2.15' Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 43.40V Andy Soyring 5.29x"' Vim.. T. Pritchard 7.85 v` Stallman of Ithaca 6.73x'_ Co J. Rumsey and Co. 7.92 ; Henry R. Head .78,( y �� ; , Curtis 1000 Inc. 2.38 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 ,V' Robinson & Carpenter 1.57vl� J. J. Driscoll Lumber Co. 5.54 V Driscoll Bros. & Co. 7.061/ No Yo State E1ed.& Gas Corp. 50.44 ' The Dual Parking Meter. Co. 44.95v American. Coin Lock Co.Inc. 12.48 FINANCE )c~ 6� COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N„ Y. Speoial Meeting 5 P*M0 March 13, 1946 PRESENT Mayor r Conley Aldermen T hompson, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette Swenson, Barnard* Gibbs Slocum Attorney .r Lee Clerk-- Springer PUBLIC WELFARE DISTRICT —LEGISLATION Mayor Conley announced re- ceipt o a print or a bill which u d empower the City of Ithaca to constitute itself a City Public Welfare District, as introduced by Assemblyman Shaw., #I He stated that Mr, Shaw requested prompt action by the Council in filing formal request for enactment of the legislation. By Aldo Gibb; sec. by .41d, Gillette Resolved, that formal requests for the enactment of legislation to empower the City to constitutbe itself a City Public Welfare District be filed with Senate Hamiond and Assemblyman Shaw forthwith, Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Gi F. Ho Springer City Clerk 64 GOMM aM=ZL pi=DING1S City of Ithaca,N.Y. Regular Meetiug 5 1'. M. April 3, 19146 PRESENT Mayor c Conley Alderme,U ThoWson, Connors, Shurger, Housewellero Gillette.# Swenson, Morris,Gibb Attorney Zee Welfare Director r Post police Chief d Marshqll Police Sergent a Wright, Simmers Chamb e rl afn — Snyder Clerk Springer MILS. Minut4s of the regular meeting held March 6, 19146, and of the special meeting held March 13 1946, were duly approved. Mr. Cy Ortin appeared pefore the Council_ a& requested pexraission to establish modern trailer camp in the City* He stated that he has funds to equip an up to date camp and feels that it would not only help to relieve the present housing shortage but would benefit the City in other waysi The Mayor suggested that the matter be referred- to a committee for study ane it was moved. By Alderman Morris; sect by Aid. Gillette Resolved, that the request be referred to the Committees on relation with the Board of Public Works and Board of Health for study and recommendations. Carrieds 1,�0 R'+IQ= A letter from the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association was prep sented. requesting the Council to petition the Governor to approve the CONDON-RAPP PENSION BILL which was passed by the Legislature and is before the Governor for signature# The bill provides for retirement of Municipal Policemen after 25 years of service. By Alderman Gibb; sec, by AV,. Gillette , Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police 6omnittee for study and recommendation, C arr ie O b IC Td 0 E . I C A letter from Mr. F. C. Tippery, works manager of the Morse Chain Co. was presented, requesting installation of a traffic light at the Aurora St, entrance of the plant, By Aldl Shurger; sec„ by Aid, Houseweller Resolved, that the request be referred to the Police Committee for investigation and recommendation. Carried% A S SSOl S CE Assessor Thorne requested authorization for the three Assess- ors to attend the As Conference to be held in Albany April 25, 26 and 27# 19146. By Ald-.Shurger; secs by Ale, Morris Resolvee, that Assessors Thornet Noble and Brockway be authorized to attend the Conference at City expense, C arri ed. 14fATER CF4IEF--17ALL AZ2Zj= RQ& The Clerk reported that at a meeting held March 131 19 , the $oa,re of blic orks approved extension of water service to the Ide-Wall Equipment Co. in Spencer Road, cost of such extension to be paid by that Company, and recommended approval by the Council. By Alderman Shurger'., sec, by Ald. Morris Resolved,, that the extension be and hereby is approved as recommended. Carried, LICE' H E1, , CT,�t TT� UO The Clerk reported that at a meeting held March 27, 19 , the Board of Public -Works received a quotation from Architect Its E. Metzger in the sum of $600.00 for the preparation of working drawings, estimates and the supervision of the work of repairs to Police Headquarters, and requester' the Council to appropriate $600.00 for the purpose. By Alds Gibb; sec. by Ales Connors Resolved, that the sum of $600.00 or as much thereof as may be necessary, be and hereby is appropriated to budget item #119 — City Hall, to defray cost of plans and supervision of the works Carried, Common Council Proceeein s 41 April j, 1846 AMIO-4219K F Attorney Lee reportid,.that application ,of the extra bonus which was approved by the Council at. the meeting held Feb, �!, 1946, has presented difficulties in the Department of Pablie Works for hourly rate men, and that the Board requested him to confer with the Finance Committee of the Council with the idea of clarifying, the natter, He stated that after discussion, .it was agreed that the extra•benus should apply only to those receiving SO cents'per hour or less ane. it was moved By Ale. Morris; sec, by Ald. Shurger Resolved, that it is the sense of this Council that the 5%,increase in the cost of living bonus approved at the �apacial meeting held Feb. 21, 1946, be applied to all employees on the labor payroll whose hourly wage rate before the application of any bonus does not exceed 80 cents, ane shall not be applied to the night work overtime rate. Carried. w F AB NN&J= jA Attorney Lee reported that no letter has been re- ceived requesting extension of the leave of absence of Bert T. Laker from the of- five of City Judge, but that a verbal request was received. He stated that the .case is now before the court 'ane will probably be decided. at the May term. DY ilderman Morr sf see, by Ald. Swenson resolved. that the leave of absence of Mr. Baker be extended to Jund J, 19460 Carried, AZJJ Dy Ale. Gibb; sec, by .Ale. Gillette Resolved. that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be ane the same hereby are approved ane ordered paid, - Carri ee. &Q&W JONZQ=OK Alderman Gibb reportee attendance of Uegor Qanley and h"elf at a iieeting of the Trustees of Cornell Library at which the finanees of the Library were diseusse2. He stated that the present income is inaeequate to property maintain the Library, ane that the Trustees requested an Increase in the contributiou wade by the City. He further stated that both the Mayor and himself favor..: an increase in the contribution if possible ane will be consieered by the Finance Committee in the preparation of the final budget if the Council approves, By Ale* ShurZer; sec, by Ale.. Houseweller RReselved,, that it is the sense of this Council that the request be considered by the Finance Committee in the preparation of the final budget. Carried. D 'P, dld.erman Shurger called attention to the slowing of traffic due to double parking especially in ,Aiurora, State and Cayuga Streets, and also night disturbances ,in the vicinity of the High School ane Masonic Temple,, and it was moved :3y Ale.. Shurger; sec, by Ale, Gibb Resolved, that. the complaints be referree to the Police Committee for attention. C arri ee. T =copies of the annual, financial report for the year 1945 were distributed. aJ' ZIi,NMENT The Mayor callee attention to the usual proceeduro of calling; a Meeting prior to the aw meeting, at nhich time the annual budget is eiscussed and the rieetin was aejournee to the call of the Mayor. P. A. Springer City Clerk 6 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEMINGS + City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 A.M. April 29, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Aldermen - Connors, Shurger,Gillette, Swenson, Morris, Gibb Attorney Lee (' erk - Springer The Mayor announced the meeting was called to receive the report and recom- mendations of the Finance Committee on the revised tentative budget for 1946, and. to transact such other business as might properly come before the Council, _R1r.,GET Copies of the revised tentative budget together with the report and Attention �:i�dations of the Finance Committee (herewith appended) wor�o distributed. Attention. w-.s ^alled to the fact that in addition to provir?ing f.znO i for all requisitions, .a:: rate of $14.80 will also provide the sum of $1(O,F:•)e,o00 fal• Capital Reserves. By Alderman Morris; secs by Alderman Shurger Resolved, that the re:)ort with recommendations submitted by the Finance Com- -ittee be and the same her..by is in all respects approved and confirmed, and Be It Further Resolver, that the revised budget be approved for adoption at tie May 1st, meeting. Unanimously Carried & Approved. O. ISSIONER OF D+ 9, 1 latter from Dr. R, D. Fear, District State Health Officer; wl-'s -r esented requesting t_u, ,louncil to approve the apppointment of a "Commissioner or Deedstl in the District U ---flee, and suggested the name of Mrs. Edith M. Schoenfc...r, E, Sc-a.or Clerk in that office. Attorney Lee ae-visoe. the Aldermen that the request is in ore-er, and. within the power of the Council to approve. By Ald. Shur er; sec, by 'ldorman Morris Resolved-, that the appointment of Mrs. Edith M. Schoenfeld of 431 N. Tioga Ste, I ch.a.ca, N. Y., as "Commission--v of Deeds" in the City of Ithaca., N, Y. be and here.i-,- i 7 al�prE�ved, ' ' Carrie d. ii"GER 14QZ OCIATIO4 GHEE NT A copy of a proposed agreement with the Finger. I'q:":es Association, setting forth the services to be rendered by the Association in consideration of funds appropriated by the City was l.,resented and read. , It was exll.ainee_ that the sum of $600.00 was provided in the bue;;et for this puT-,)ose, while the actual amount needed. will be %591.90, wl�jQh is three (3) ceA , 1,,r c^pi ta of population. By A lderlan Gibb; sec. by Alderman Swenson Resolved, that the agreement as presented be ane hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and &recta;' to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried„ COMF'ENSA-T_IOIZ PLAIT AMMO The Clerk reported that the Bo--,rc' of Public. Works, at a meeting held April 10, 1946, t,,;reee that the salary ran,,-,, for the position of "Street Maintenance Supervisor" should. be increased from $2300.00 , $2800.00 to $2500.00 $3000.00 and by unaosaous vote recorrnendec? the increase to the Council, By Alderman Morris; sec. by Ale'erman Shurger Resolved, that the recorriendation be approved and' that the Corx endation Plan be amended. to read as follo-. o. Street Maintenance Supervisor $2500.00-$3000.00 - $100.00 Unanimously Carried & Approved. FULTON STX-C LID The Clerk reported that at a meeting of the Board of Public Works held April 24, 1946, a letter from the Lehigh Valley Railroad was presented, requesting fihat the curb along the west We of Fulton Street between Seneca and State Streets, be moved to ;provide sufficient clearance between puaxked. cars and- passing trains. En-ineer C^.Gs cxpreseed the opinion that since the block will have to be repaved, that the curuin should not be novel. until the new pavement is in- stalled, and it was sug aster that prohibition of parking on the west side of the ~lock would relieve the situation until the pavement is installed, and by resolution the Council was requested to amend the parkins; Ordinance to prohibit parkin; in this area, Alderman Shur--or state? that the area between the curb line and tracks is very narrow,the entire distance between State and Court Sts and expressed the opinion that parking should. be prohibited on the west side of the street from State to Court s t s, and it was moved, April 191 1946 To The Mayor and Common Council: Gentlemen; Since the adoption by the Council on December 27, 1945, of the tentative 1946 Budget, it has been found necessary to make many major alterations, due more or- less to unforseen circumstances, such as changes in State Refunds, distribution of State collected taxes, Stat requirements in the preparation of budgets, the adjustments generally upward, of employees wages and salaries, the recommended increase in the Police Force which is approved by your Finance Committee, the request for structural improvements in Police Headquarters, etc,-, In spite of the many increased demands however, it has been found possible not only to maintain the $14-80 tax rate but to add the sum of $170,5062.00 to the Capital Reserve Funds, (These funds include $16 756*00 already approved by the Council for Public Works equipment ) in addition to the above, a total of $9,388.88 has by Council action been added to requisiitions ainco approval of the tentative budget in December 1945." Of this amount $600,00 for architectural services in connection with the Police Headquarters alteration for which $10,000.00 was also requested by the Police Commissioner* This last item, it was con.. sidered advisable to place in the contingent fund .where it will be available when and if actually required, The contribution to the City Library has boon increased ��%2,000.00 Summarizing the totals of the various department requirements 1-rou will note the following; is Board of Public Works Tent at"xvc Budget 27!8436 Now $23308590 Increase 600160 -'r Public Welfare. Tentative 154,781020 Now 1591097, Increase 41315.80 �. Public Health. Tentative 211835;,75 Now 221111, Increase 275.25 40 Fire Department. Tentative 75P3081 Now 7500980 Decrease 210x, 5. Under Council. Veon-tative 169.0231. Now 19200986 Increase 220867. 60 Debt Service. Tentative" 169,556. Now 168,556. No Change 76 Consts and Perm. Imp `Tentative e 522840, Now 52,840, No Change 8,. Ca ital Reserves Fire 8,750* #3 Street Paving 42 000 #4 Bridges General 10320000 #5 Public Works Equipment 16 756 Total to Reserves 7 1 6 To the Contingent fund of 251000„ there has been added 5,7956 Plus Police Headquarters alterations 10" 000, Total Contingent fund 48';7=7 The final summary of total revenues and expenditures will be found in the detailed budget submitted by the City Clerk. That it has been possible to avoid an increase in the rax Rate is due to the careful management of all departments of the City Administration during the proceeding year, and the fact that war conditions still made it im- -possible to undertake major and much needed permanent improvements thus providing a surplus from 1945 of "�183,448.90, . It is probable that during 1946 more permanent improvements can and will be undertaken and that a much reduced surplus will be in- evitable at the end of this year. In 1947 the City makes the last of its heavy Bond and Interest payments amounting to $165,015.75 and thereafter these payments de- crease rapidly to 1955 at which time the present Bonded Debt will be almost entirely cancelled. The Finance Committee in presenting its report reccmmends that the Council approve the revised budget for 1946 as submitted and at the sa)n:; time wishes to express its appreciation of the co-op- eration of every member of the Administration which has bnabled Ithaca to maintain its fine financial condition, Respectfully submitted, ^ Lam/ A. N.�?Gibb E. S. illette ol, F J. Connors FINANCE COMMITTEE Ithaca, New York April 19 , 1945 To The Mayor and L present revised budget req�z. i t _:.r.s as filed by the vpriour de , x t 2 - t s -or the year 1946„ This re r_-sad Budget takes into cono-dcrat,ion , :!_� ^ i<wnges made by Council action sinco the tent- ative bud;-,(_ t wa-> approved Dec. 27, 1945, increases in requisitions cue to the extra 510 bonus granted March 1, 1946, revised bLLdget prop- ceodt rey Vjolfaio an-1 Cld Agr reimbursements, and revised estirlgtes of incc�iiO includin; Stat,:, shared taxes. 1944 1945 199:6 ACC„ O�UNTS FINAL _ FIN&L REVISED ESTIT,1,iTES 1. Board of Public works Clerks Office 3;842 '14#348 $13,632 114 B. P, W. Admin. 12. 045 10;345 109.635 116 Engrg Office 11x155 10;480 10,771 119 City Hall 6,922 6,901 9,128 120 Isol. Hosp; 125 125 0 161 St. Cing. • 10 100 10#600 I1# 507 162 Refuse & Garb.- 28,050 29,350 33,312 168 Storm Sewers 39740 4;000 51?826 180 St, Ltg& 22P600 23.0000 23;000 181 Hwy Maint, 26,000 26,000 34,700 182 Snow, Ice, Cind.- 6#000 8,000 6,144 183 Dept, Bldgs, 1,200 1.000 1,224 184 Bdg. Maint. 4,000 4,000 10;255 185 Creek Maint., 1x300 1#300 3#O1J 1.96 Shop Maint. 3#450 3#770 3s 909 30 Parks Dop. Gen. 10x300- 11.0370 161 012 _31 Percy. Field 100 � 100 1C,5 231 Stewart Park 6,900 7.0500 11b633 •33 Tr.eman Park 823 . 923 953 234 Golf Course 4,200 4#600 8 x,15 250 Tk , area 3.9692 30942 r .C i2 251 Co'rL'crt St,,, 1,656 1t,s00 1 X50 232 Cc ;eatery 3.9230 3-P980 9J13 253 r•ir--)ort 2600 2, 100 1 �3; T)T1 L.-73 )• (,FPTJF VWtSS_ 184.0478 183.0760 `33',2 59 2 , Weif<^ro 1,7' .f_o1n 4-;492 3i 127,90 2 903 Nome Relief 25 .850 20;000, 2215,3;') 2,),) Old i>ge Admin, 13- 559 13' 711,6C :gin:' ) 2•:� Old !!.ge Ins s i st 4 108 000 115 t 000 1 L" C') ) _.L_ r3''I_L-PUL'.WiEL. L51.9900 152,139.50 159, 097 a Public Health I:,I) istra ion 43,965 61045 51474 1:7).1 Conserv., & Insp, 6,617 6,822 6,477 -L5 Venori.al Clinic 125 125 125 1:53 Misc. Health Clinic 71530 7#685 7;,135 156 Mosquito Control 1.,600 2.0800 2 1800 6" Lunacy Exams 100 - 100 100 1_•_58 Rabies Control 12, 200 - 9 T 0211 L-PUB.H&iLTH 2019; 21', 2 ice" t� Fire Dept, 132 Fire FiLhting 88#773 76#821 69-323 133 Maint# of Bldgs+ X5_75 _ 4g575 5.775 TOTAL-FIRE DEPT. 93,348 81096 757098 5. Undor Control of Council Yol Aldermen 240 240 840 102 Mayorts Office 3,550 3#300 3,325 108 Chamberlain 9;763 10P560 101674 111 Assessor 4;300 l-975 50064 112 Attorney 3#575 3157.5 'r.0075 113 Civil Serve Comm, 1#500 1 0450 880 117 Elections 41488 3,775 3#804 118 City Cou-t 6#176 5.0489 51550 5. Contfd. 128 Emp. Rot* Syste 160344• 18,212 1,A1.0275 129 Undistr, E-K-,) . 800 . 800 71)0 130 Police Do j; 61;170 60 6'7G 63S IC13 134 Bldg CC_r: :11� 1'y,�r50 1- 625 20�) 137 Sc ale 25217 20 35,E 138 Public A C, 139 Park i-lj-; Me `-- -s 0 C 140 Emerg, Pef zse 1P000 69000 �> 260 P21.sC1. iXp;, 141599 13,7aG 20117 ' 261 tiVo ;k ;-. ,s Con p, 21000 23000 2,CJ''> G"i�t in,;c n-.�t }'tax:.: 32 623 251438 �0 �� _ TOT1,1J-»Under- Council 1650787 164,263 19222:-rS 6. Debt Service 270 Principal 178y000 1531000 1532000 271 Inter,:st 2/1-1669 19.077 15P306 273 Int. 'Temp. Loans 500 502 250 TOTAL- Debt, Service 2030169 1730077 168,556 7. Construction & Permanent Improvement Surface reatmen o streets 101000 2 Caseadilla Creek Ret, Wall 7P700 3 Tompkins St. Storm Sewer 4$100 4 Treva Ave, Curb & Gutter & Gravel Base 2;200 5 Aeq. New Bridge Rts. of Way 1$550 6 New Drainage Ditch - Floral Ave. 1;000 7 Exto D--JVV Ltt Pl. thru Cemetery 13, 650 8 Dryden RBI. Sw, St. Sew. Curb etc, "s 400 9 Curb & Gutter Renewal TOTAL«Cons..& Form„Imp. 37P940 36,500 520840 T he Board of Public Works recommends that -"he Council provide the additional_ sum of $16.756,00 for the 'tEqui?prent F-u--rd"., and con- tinuu the pro —cm of reserves for bridges and �<ve_nents so far as fun ds will pe imait. 8. Cn_�:ital. heserves. 1942 1943 1944 1.945 19,116 1. R 'o. ,St. Bridge: 50-.000 2. Fi--Io Sta., 25x000 81750 °. St . Paring 20,000 401000 201OGO 933000 42000 503000 350CC,C 60,000 1033000 !VT-s. Equip, 26.876 23 X64 -1 5,878 161,756 e,ara :. a 000 116876 1G8� 170,5C64 T Fo1_loxing is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition b7T gro,;L. 1 as provided by the City Chartar., together with a comparison .nor the -cwo previous years. 1944 1945 1946 FINAL FIN,�L ESTIMITE 1 .a Board of Pub. Wks. 183..760 1891534 2831859 G. 3oard of Welfare 1511900 152P139,50 159.9 3r Board of Health 200937 241777 221111 4. Board of Fire Comm. 93048 811.396 751098 5,0 All others under Coun, ;.1651„787 164.263 192,098 TOTAL-MAINTENANCE 6151732 6121109.50 6820263 6. Debt Service 203 9169, 11773.1 077 168 556 TOT,iL « CURRENT EXPENSE �� 785056.,50 850P819 7. Const. & Per. Imp. 37.940 500 52. 840 857,0841 8x10 86„50 90 3 — S. Car Reserves 783564 168 878 -170- 506 GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 9357,=05 990,564450 1,01-412165 00 "MON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS—AL1I T SHEET April 3, 1946 Ithaca Journal $ 44.74, N. Y. Telephone Co. 44.SS gip. Duplex Electric Co. 35.00 `` H. C. Thorne 15.15 , Wayne D. Campbell 9.00' Roaster—Craft Corporation 39.09 J. E. van Natta 1.75 D. D. Lee 50.00 v`,, Wm. T. Prttchard 4.661 Socony—Vacuum Oil Co. 46.20 c= `. Cramer Auto Parts 6.10 ` Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Inc. 7.75 Los Angeles Stamp & Statey Co. 22.85V Los Angeles Stamp & Statey Co. 64.r.,ov" T. G. Diller Sons Paper On. 1.27✓' Norton Printing Co. 20.00 ,--,, Henry R. Head 1.76 Curtis 1000 Inc. 1.50 4 S ta.11man of Ithaca 4.04 J Tompking Co. Memorial Hospital 82.20 , V. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 4 C. J. Rumsey Co. 1.84 J. B. Lang, En . & Garage Co. 26.40 Cooperative G.L.F. Service Inc. 9.45 N. Y. State Elec & Gas Corp 30 00 � American Coin Lock Co. 14.1.3 w FINADICE COMMITTEE ^---er BOA-RD OF HFALTH Anril. 3 , 19,46 ivirs. Louise Reeves 15.00 ,,jAldred Carter 3. 9,9 Elmira Drug and Co. 00 Ars. ,,fg.bel Carlton Eleanor J. Kern Lpurp. A. Head 17 Tiol,,.qrd E. Shepard 14: 14 J . Kol-r 43.01 N. Y. Telephone Co. 15. 14 "IC)1,jIl,,jrT`T W T I -LE: ,IAMCE fir Adjourned_ Regular Meeting —2-- April 29, 1946 By Ald, Shur;;or; sec. by Ald, Connors Resolved, that Chapter VI# Sect. 2 f "No Parking" be and hereby is amended by adding the following: Fulton Street (west side ) between State and Court Streets. Effective upon publication. Ayes 6 14'ays 0 Carried and Approved. P. uLASSIFIC TIO J.PZ NMPLQYMS&l The Clerk reported that the Board. of Public Works I;as requested the Council to approve the removal of the positions of City Superin- t,endant, CSty Engineer, Supt. of Water & Sewers and Ctrcot Maintenance Supervisor r ,m Civil Service requirements, and to requast similar 11)-)roval by the Municipal Pn(' State Dew rtments of Civil Service, and to approve a starting salary of $6500.00 ,-rurally for the Supt. of Public Works. By Ald, Gibb; sec. by Alderman Shurger Resolved, that the re_uost be referred. to the City Attorney for study and. e;-)ort„ Carried.. (`n motion the meeting was ad journee., F. H Springer w City Clerk 68 CONT"ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.M. May 1! 1946 PRESENT Mayor Conley , Aldermen Connors* Shurgeri Houseweller, Gillette,, Swenson, Morris, Barnard, Gibbf Slocum Attorney .• Lee Luilding Comm. - Thorne • Chamberlain -, Snyder Secretary Mun, Civil Service Comm. . Worden Clerk ., Springer MINUTES Minutes of the regular- meeting held April 3rdy and of the M]"o rned Meeting held April 29! 1946, were duly approved. H.H. BENSON-»APPOINTED CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER, The Mayor announc- -he appointment of H` enson to e ivil ervice Obmmission to complete the unexpired term of James E,Matthvws� resigned* By hld. Gillette ; sece by rsld. Morris Resolved, that the appointment be and hereby is approved. 'Unanimously Approved, i'Trinl YORK STATE YOUTH COMMISSION RECREATION PROJECT Mayor Conley re cr cad . at under a law creating the New York tate Youth Commission:. at the City may set up a project for recreation and education of ouths aged 11 to 18, and he recommended that the City sponsor a pro,- Ject to continue a well organized program of junior baseball previou ? sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Ithaca# At the Mayors request Mr. Claude L. Kulp explained that the youth commission is trying to promote programs of recreation and education, and will aid in financing the program to the extent of 2 the total co,-,t which is estimated at 02800.00. He stated that while it will be necessary for the City to sponsor th, project, that the local Kiwanis Club will provide the Citys share of costs up to $1400.000 and that direction of the project will be under a person or persons designated by the Council. By Aldo Morris f sec. by Aldq Shurger Resolved, that this Council approve the project as outlinedi and auth- orize Mayor Conley to submit an application for such a project to the �. New York State Youth Commission for its approvals and upon approval by the Commission, to designate a person or persons to direct the project and Be It Further Resolvedy that a sum not to exceed 1397,75, be and hereby is appropriated from Contingent Funds as the sponsorsshare of costs, said fund to be reimbursed by the contribution from the Kiwanis Club, Unanimously Carried & Approved. MOSCUITO CONTROL Prof. Lo H. MacDaniels presented and read the fol- -Lowing resolution which was adopted by the ti�est Hill Civic Association: ' May 1. 1946 Mr. James Conley, Mayor City Hall Ithaca, New York Dear Mr, Mayor: At a meeting of the West Hill Civic Association attended by about sixty residents of that area,, the following resolution was passed; RESOLVED that the West Hill Civic Association favors more effec- tive control of the mosquito m nace and nuisance by every practical meata.. and in this interest asks the City Council to continue and ex- tend its mosquito control program. It is recognized that the city has a mosquito control program which last year was satisfactory for many parts of the city. On West Hill however, the mosquito nuisance was serious., apparently related to tie rainy season, whie.h extended breeding areas$ and to the fact that there are swampy areas outside the jurisdiction of the city in the town of Ithaca, which are breeding grounds for mosquitoes, within flying distance of West Hill. Some suggestions for the present season' mosquito control program, formulated after discussion with members of the Entomology Department at the University the City Forester and the Health Officer and a memb :r of the County Board of Supervisors, are as follows; Common Council Proceediri s May 10 1946 1. The integration of the city control program with that of the Town of Ithaca. 1_"Ie have been assured that the tuwn is willing to con- suer cooperation in such a program, 2. Hiring a competent entomologist at least part time to keep track of breeding areas and assist the City Forester, Mr,Baker, in the airection of the control program. 3. A long-range program of filling and draining swamp areas, Particularly those nearest the city, such as the area within the circle -'-he Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks north of the station. Costs to the city for this program excluding the drainage and fill would be an additional $400 to 0500 for the entomologist and in th; case of a wet season, a possible increase in the present appropriK- tion, for labor„ An effective control program would also require cooperation of the city residents in preventing stagnant water on their private mounds„ Very truly yours, L. H. MacDanielst President 1�1©st Hill Civic lissociation The Mayor explaincd that the matter should be brought to the atten- L 11-M of the Board of Health and Board of Public Works and it was move 3y alderman Gibb; sec* by tile,. Morris aexolved, that this Uouneil acknowledge receipt of the resolution, roccmmend it for the attention of the Board of Health and Board Public Works, Carried. *J-INNING OFFICIALS CONFERENCE Building Commissioner Thorne reported t7t the nnua onference the ,merican Society cf PlanninC Official- is to be held in New York, May 6 to 8 and-ho requested.permission to attend, By Comm.- Houseweller; sec, by Comm. Morris Resolved! that Mrw 2'horne be authorized to attend the conference at City expensp3 Carried. RE4 ESTFOR jiEFTJND OF T��.XES PAID J letter from the Honey Butter Pro- uuc s Corp, was presentedo requesting a refund of $58.32 for taxes paid in 1944 and 1945 on property at 129 Dryden Road. The letter stated that due to an error made in the map cf the proper- ty that the assessed valuation was increased $1000.00 for those years. By iild. Gibb; sec. by Aldo Gillette Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for inm vestigation and recommendation,, Carried. mI_THDttr,Gu1,L•E U�P1vic,NT Fu,6zhVE FUNDS The Clerk reported that the Board o ' Public odor sl at a met zn6 held April 24r 1946, unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Council to autherizo withdrawal from the Iquipment Reserve Fund account the sum of :;61809.00 to be used for the lrchase of a 22 ton G.M.C. truck for the Forestry Dept. It was ex.- I-ained that funds have been set up in the account for the purpose. y lilt?. • Shurger sec. by 111d. Gillette 1vliereas, there has heretofore boon set up, pursuant to section 6c of the General Municipal Law a 8apital Reserve Fund for Public Works equipment, designated as City of Ithaca"r 1 Capital deserve Fund # 50 Public Works Equipment�r and Whereas, the Board of Public Works h^s requested that' an appropria- tion from said fund be made for the purchase of a truck! a specific --m of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said :�r�serve Funde Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the expenditure of the sum of X1809,00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of a truck be and hereby is authorized) and the Cit� Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the said sum of 91809,x.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to budget account #2301 "Park Department General" to be expended only for the purpose herein before set forth* Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved. Common Council Proceedings 4*3- May 1„ 1946 APPROPRIATIONS TO Cj.,PIT4,L W2,6z EVE FUNDS In accordance with the re- commendations of the Finance Uorziittee which were approved at the meeting held April 29� 1946, the following action was taken. By Ald. Slocum; sec. by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that there be and hereby is appropriated to the reserve fund designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund #2 Number 6 Fire Station"t the sum of tB750.00 which sum shall be deposited, in--- vested, accounted for and expended in the manner prescribed by resolr � cation of May 6, 1942, creating said Capital Reserve Fund #2J. and by section 6 c of the General Municipal Law* Ayes 9 w Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor, By Aldo Slocum} sec. by Aldo Gillette Resolved, that there be and hereby is appropriated to reserve fund designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund- #3., Street Paving",- t-he sum of X42,000,.00 which sum shall be deposited, invested, account,- ed for and expended in the manner prescribed by resolution of May 6, 1942, creating said Capital Reserve Fund #3, and by section 6c of the General Municipal Law. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor By old. Slocum; sec. by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that there bp- and hereby is appropriated to reserve fund Designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund #4' Bridges", the :gum of , 103,000600, which sum shall be deposited, invested, accounted for and expended in the manner lrescribed by resolution of May 5., 1943 . creating said- Capital Reserve Fund #,_, and by section 6a of the Generr. Municipal Law. �',.ye s 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor By Alde. Slocum; sec, by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that there be and- hereby is appropriated to reserve fund designated as "City of Ithaca Capital Reserve Fund #5t Public Works Equipment," the sum of �16,75A..00, which sum shall be deposited, in.. vested, accounted for and expended in the manner prescribed by resolute tion of May 5i 1943, creating said Capital Reserve Fund #5s and by section 6c of the General Municipal Law. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor ADOPTION OF BUDGET-1946 The Clerk reported that the assessment roll or ID46 has een completed, footed and proved and shows the following values; Land 010 8851 7254 Buildings 510- 281-0575* Real Property 62016 Exempt Property 25- 0566- 725., Net Real Property A.110- _57 o. Franchise 1.12 -.1169 Tctal Taxable 38123996910 He reported , further that the tentative budget for 1946 �'mcunt ing t j1�07�r,165.00 as already agreed upon, could be balanced by applying a tax rate of `"14&80 for all Jeneral City purposes. He suggested that it was incumbent on the C^uncil at this time to officially approve the budget fix the tax rate, levy the taxex and make appropriations. By Auld. Morris; see. by Aldo Slocum Resolved that the budget estimates and requisitions, as agreed upon, be and tie same hereby- a refinnally approved, adopted and confirmed in the total sum of $1,074,165„00 in accordane with the c?etailed bud- get statement appended herewith, and V"VHEREASt available and estimated revenues total X397,,141.98 and estiw mated revenues to be used for Welfare relief only., total ��110#775;59 � thereby leaving ~;565,947&43 as the amount to be raised VV taxation, and VvMREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1945, certified and filed by the City Assessors has been footed- and proved by the City Clerk and shows the total net taxable value off <.38,239,691*00 and Common Council Proceedings -4_ May 1, 1946 WHEREAS, the total Constitutional tax limit for City and Shbool pizr- poses combined amounts to $962,7B7.80 for 1946, of which $321,702 ,47 has already been levied for school purposes- therebyleaving a balance of $641,085`33- for City purposes therefore, BE IT RESOLVED , , that the tax rate for general City purposes for the fiscal year- 1946 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $14.80 per $1000. of taxab;e valuation as shown, certified and extend- ed against the respective properties of the 1946 City Tax Roll there by making a total tax levy, as near as may be, of $565,947.43 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respect- ive properties shown on said City Tax Roll in accordance with their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of 014.80 per $1000. of such taxable valuations: and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is dir- ected to extend and apportion the City tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the, Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to ign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said Roll with the City Chamberlain,and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain# the amounts of the City tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby become tax lions.. due$ payable and collectable in accordance with the pro" visions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of 0§1,074165.00 be approp.. riated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the respect, ive Boards, offices and departments of the City for the purposes res- pectively set forth therein.. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Motion Carried* 17 Ir j*Vayor Approved this 1st day of May 1946, PROPOSED LOCAL LAW TO CONTINUE THE to UTILITY TAX, Attorney Leo re. Per ed that the law permitting m- icipalitios -to levy the 1% tax on Local Utilities has been extended for another year and he presented the following Local Law to continue taxi and stated that in accordance with provisions of the City Home Rule Law it must "lay upon the table" for a period of at least seven days= A LOCAL LAW to amend local law number 2 of the City of Ithaca for the year nineteen hundred thirty.seven, as amended, in relation to continuing the tax on gross incomes or gross operating incomes of corporations and persons furnihhing utility services in the City of Ithaca, as authorized by section twenty-b of the General City. L-iw of the State of New York., r BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS; Section 1. Sections one and four of local nineteen hundred thirty-seven as last amendedy arebhcrebyoamendedeto rad as follows; 1, Tax on the furnishing of utility services,. Pursuant to the* authority granted by section twentyb of the general city law of the State of New York, a tax equal to one per eentum of its gross income for the period from July first$, nineteen hundred thirty-seven to June thirtieths nineteen hundred forty-seven 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; which has a gross income for the twelve months ending May. thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollar's except motor carriers or brokers subject- to such supervision under article three-b of the public service law and a tax equal to one per centum of its gross operating income, is hereby imposed for the same period upon every other utility doing business f.J Common Council rroceedings -5- May 1,. 1946 in the City of Ithaca which has a gross operating income for the twelve months en,:ing May thirty-first in excess of five hundred dollars which taxes shall have application 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 othor provision of law for the same period, Such taxes shall not be imposed on any transaction origina- ting 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. 2„ Revenues resulting from the imposition of taxes hereby imposed shall be paid into the treasury of the City of Ithaca and shall be credited to and deposited in the general fund. 3* All of the provisions of Section one hundred and eighty--six-a of the tax law, so far as the same are applicable, shall apply to the taxes imposed by this local laws 4& Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or be- fore September twenty•-fifth, December twenty-fifth� March twenty-fifth,. and June twenty-fifth, a return for the three calendar months preced- ing each suhh return date including any period for which the tax imp- posed 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 Chamberlain on a form to be furnished by him for such purp.-�sc and shall contain such other data information or matter as the City Chamberlain may require to be included therein. Notwithstanding thy, foregoing provisions of this section, any utility whose average gross income or average gross operating income, as the case may be, for the aforesaid three monthst periods is less than fiftean hundred collars, c'ay file its returns for such periods on June twenty-fifth., nineteen r undred and thirty+nine# June twenty-fifth., nineteen hundred anc forty, June 'twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-one, June twenty•«f fifth, nineteen hundred an,,? forty-two, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-three, June twenty-•fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-four, " June twenty-fifth., nineteen hundred anl ', forty-five, Juno twenty fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-six# and June twenty-.fifth, nineteen hundred and forty+-seven, and the City Chamberlain may require any utility to file an annual return which shall contain any data specified by him regardless of whether the utility is subject to tax under this law, . Every return shall have annexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the same, or of the owner or of the co-partner thereof, or of a principal officer- of the corporation, if such busi- ness be conducted by a corporation, to the effect that the statements contained therein are true` Section 2,. This Local. Law shall take effect immediately. POLICE SCHOOL Mayor Conley distributed copies of the program of activ- i iot''o6 at e"Police School" which is being conducted afternoond and evenings each Tuesday, and extended an invitation to the Aldermen to attends AUDIT By Ald* Gibb; sec. by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. RECLI,SSIFICATIONoBPW EMPLOYEES Attorney Lee reported that in his Opinion the position of upt# of Public Works may be set up in the "Exempt& class under Civil Service, but does not believe, that under , the Law, the positions of City Engineer, Supt. of Water & Sewer and Street Maintenance Supervisor can be removed from Civil Service re- quirements. By Ald. Morris; secs by Ald. Shurger Resolved, that this Council approve placing the position of Supt. of Public Works in the"Exempt" class under Civil Service., and that the necessary application be made to effect such change* Carried, SALARY.wSUPTs OF PUBLICWORKS By Aldj Morris* sec. by A # Shur gor Rnsolvedy that the salary of the Supt, of Public Works be set- at $6500,w-00 annually', as recommended by the Board of Public wvorkso Carried, '-f r Common Council Proceedings May 1� 1946 MAYORS CONFERENCE The Mayor announced- the Annual -Conference of Mayors is to bo—Th—ol-c—d 'in Rochester on- June 3 4, and 5th, 1946, and recommended that the Mayor, City tittornoy., City thamborlain and one Alderman be authorized: to attend. By Ald. Gillette; sec* by nld, Swenson Resolved, that the iviaycr, Attorney, . Chamberlain, and one Alderman, to be selected by the Mayorr be authorized to attend the Conference . at City expense, Carried. COUNCIL MEETING DITE-JUNE The Mayor suggested that since the next regular meeting date will be June 5th, that the meeting be postponed to Thursday June 6, 1946,E By Ald. Shurger; sec. by Ald„ Slocum Resolved that the date of the next regular meeting be and hereby is set for June 6, 1946,E Carried„ On motion the meeting was adjourned* F, H, Springer City Clerk OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK A Special Meeting of the Common will be held Friday, 1144 10 19-4-6 at--5-p, in the Council Chamber, City Hall. Your attendance is requested. d. m• , l� II P O R T A D I T Appointment of City Judge Date__May_8,_191.6 .lam:s Con]py iM 8-45 s COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Special Meeting 5 P,M+ May s 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Aldermen Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Barnard, Gibb' Slocum _'attorney Lee Clerk •+ Springer Mayor Conley announced the meeting was called to act on the appointment of a City Judge and Acting City Judge, and to transact such other business as might properly come before the Council, APPOINTMENT«CITY JUDGE The Mayor announced that the Court has ruled 'i;hat Bert a er s ineligible to hold the position of City Judge, and he announced the appointment of Acting City Judge Casey to the position and requested Council approval,. By Ald„ Gillette; sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that the appointment of Acting City Judge Edward- J. Casey to the position of City Judge for the period ending Dec. 31, 1947.0 be and hereby is approved and. confirmed. Unanimously Carriedi APPOINTMENT;►ACTING CITY JUDGE The Mayor announced the appointment of Aaron o Mintz to the position of acting City Judge for the bal- ance of the term ending Dec, 31j 19460 By Ald. Houseweller; sec, by Ald* Gillette Resolved, that the appointment of Baron G,. Mintz to the position of Acting City Judge., for the period ending Dec. 31, 1946,, be and here- by is approved and confirmed, Unanimously Carried* WITHDRAWAL"EQUIPMENT- RE ERVE FUND The Clerk reported that at a meet. £ 94 ' zng held"�iay g�'16p e Board of Public Works unanimously 4dopted a resolution requesting the Council to authorize withdrawal rrom the Equipment Reserve Account, the sum of $1900.00, or so much there► of as may be necessary for the installation of a standard body and cab on the Forestry Dept* truck and for painting the entire truck and body,. By Aldt- Gibb; sec, by Ald. Shurger Whereas there has heretofore been set up= pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Laws, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipments, designated as "City of Ithaca"t Capital Reserve Fund #51 Public Works Equipment! and Whereas, the Board of Public Works Leas requested that an appropria. tion from said fund be made for the purpose of installing a body and cabs, and painting the Forestry Department truck, a specific item of equipment, the payment of which may be financed from said ReserveFund. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the expenditure of the sum of $1900400, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from Capital Re. serve Fund #5 for the purchase and installation of equipment for the truck be- and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby au" thorized, and directed to transfor the sum of X1900.00, or so much thereof as may be necessary, from said Capital Reserve Fund to Buda get Account #230' "Park Dept. General" to be expended only for the p•17-pose herein before set forth. A77 ,s S Flays 0 Carried & Approved* TRH N�M OF FUNDS - CONST. AND PERM. IMP. ACCT. The Clerk roported i . at a mee ng he d May 8! 1946, the Foard oT Public Works approver ^'. a stvleet surfacing program amounting to approximately $22!000,00 ,N:z: ch is in excess of the amount set up in the Const, and Perm, Im- p:,?)vement Account, and by resolution requested Council approval of tna transfer of funds within the appropriation to carry out the sur. facing program, 3, Ald. Shurger; sec, by Ald* Houseweller Resolvedi that transfer of funds within the Const, and Perm* Imp, Account be approved. as requested. Carried. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AWIT WhIT" ay 1, 1946 Norton Printing Co. I?. Y., Telephone Co. 52.89 s H. A. Yanning Co. 72.. 00 Addressogranh 16100 IT. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 4. 40 : H. C. Thorne 26.05k H. C. Thorne 32.00 Master Craft Corp. 96.2 ° T. G. Miller' s aon' s Paper oo. 7.40 D. Boardman Lee 50.00 Matthew Bender & Co. 4. 50 C. A. Snyder - City Chamberlain 16.16 , A. A Pritchard ShepherdIs Auto Service ,80 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 39, 8QG Seneca St. Garage 1C.69 � Stallman of Ithaca 6. Y N. Y. Telephone Go. ,. 8.12 Hill's Jewellers 2,00 ,' Donohue - Halverson Inc. 2.64' N. Y. State Llec. & Gas Corp. 81.26 ' `s''ne Lual Parking Meter Co. 8.88 America, Coin Lock Co. , Inc. 16173 Harman Olney 29901,700. Dr. Joseph N. Frost, M. D. 25.00: 'I KaKCam, 0021ITThL ��Z-�ttia HEALTH DEPA1-,TJF-NT ,4AY 1, 1946 Laura A. Head $ 17. 22 / Eleanor J. Kern 14.41 / Mrs. Mabel Carlton 12.20 /, H. E. Shepard 14. 52 / M,- J. Kolar 5 0."1 P, T. G. MAllers Paper Co. 6.52 Dent . of Health, N. V. City 4. 50 Ithaca Tindo- Cleaning Co. ?. Ithaca Journal 4.66 / N. Y. Electric & Gps 3,20 N. Y. Telephone Co. -q52, ✓ Louise Reeves 15.")0/ -;1NANCE COADAITTFE: f� 1� Special meeting �2- May 10., 1946 APPROPRIATIONTO CONST. AND PERM. IMP„ ACCOUNT. reported t_ =9't a mee ing -6f-the Boar o f- 71515TI s or s- tv: lJa May as '-Q46 it was reported that it has been found that sections of several st'raets need gravel basing., the cost of which was estimated at $5000000, any as no provision was made for this work when the budget was prepared, the Board., by resolution, requested the Council to appropriate funds for the work. By Ald. Shurger; sec, by Ald. Houseweller Resolved., that the sum of $5000.00, be and hereby is appropriated from contingent funds, to the Construction and Permanent Improvement Account. Unanimously Carried & Approved, ,�PPROPRIATION-MOSQUITO CONTROL The Clerk reported that at a meetin€ Df the Board of ea th Ite dd May�9. 1946, the resolution presented by the West Hill Civic Association in regard to Mosquito Control was considered,, and after discussion the Board requested the Council to appropriate not to exceed $400000 for the services of an entomologist.. By Ald. Shurger; sec* by xld. Slocum Resolved, that the request be approved, and that the sum of Y400.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary, be and hereby is appropriated from Contingent funds to budget account #156,, Mosquito Control... Unanimously Carried & Approv�_;c,., PARKING Alderman Shurger again called attention to the recurrent ' ~-af is congestions in the business section, due primarily to double parkingfand Mayor Conley guaranteed prompt action in the matter. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk r rr ,. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Speclal Meeting 5 f.M. May 23, 1946 PRESENT Mayor Conley Aldermen .. Thompson ; Connors, .Shurger., Gillette, Swenson, ' orris.Gibb Attorney - Lee Assessor-B1dg.Comm4,•- Thorne Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk w Springer May or Conley announced the meeting was called to correct the 1946 tax roll and to transact such other business as might properly come before the Council,. CORRECTION 1946 TAX ROLL The following letters from H.G,Stuti, Lib- rarian of the Cornbll Lrbrary Assoc... and krom Assessor Thorne were presented and read, May 21, 1946 Mayor James A.- Conley Ithaca, N. Y. Dear Mayor Conley; As an officer of the Cornell Library Association may I bring this matter to your attention? The Trustees of the Library discovered a short time ago that the lot on which the Library stands and a part of the building had been placed ontho assessment roll* We didntt know at the time but it has come to our attention since that by an Act of the Legislature in- corporating the Library Association the Library building itsincome whether from rents or endowments is tax exempt, The original Act is Chaptor 126 of the Laws of 1864. By Chapter 353 of the laws of 1928 the Charter was amended by the Legislature but the original provisions with reference to tax exemption were continued. Two provisions of the. ori anal Act seem to be Section III which says; g� pertinent One is "The said body corporate is hereby vested with the following powers, and made subject to the following conditions and restrictions: "First, that the above-mentionod and described premises, together with the appurtenances and the rents, issues, income and profits there- of., shall be forever devoted to the collection, management and main- tenance of a public library, the use of which shall be free to all re- sidents of Tompkins County., within the limits of such rules and res- tr3ctions as the trustees of said library association may deem it best to impose and to the cultivation, advancement and encouragement of science, philosophy, art and letters," The other is Section 10 which says: "The premises and proporty herein mentioned, and which shall at an# time belong to or be held in trust by the corporation hereby created, or the trustees thereof, including all gifts and endowments made to it, shall not, nor shall any part thereof, be subject to taxation while the same shall be appropriated to the uses, intents and purposes here- in mentioned* I must confess that I didnft become familiar with these provi sions until lately or I should have brought them to the attention of the Board of Assessors* Also I doubt if these provisions were known to the City Assessor* There is no special reason of course why they should have been. Our relations with the Board of Assessors have al- ways been cordial and it is doubtless our fault that this matter has not been presented before. However, I hope that in the light of these bZpreas statutory provisions the Common Council may see fit to take appropriate action and permit the Library to have the full benefit of the increased contribution it so generously made for the support of the Library in the current city budget. Sincerely Harry Stutz HGS�MSJM Librarian Special Meeting May 23, 1946 rr May 22, 1946 Mr. F. H. Springer., City Clerk, Ithaca Red Assessment Roll 01946 The item on line 7 page 160 of the Roll of Taxable property in Ithaca which describes the property of the Cortiell Library Association as partly taxable , now appears to be void, The general prbVision where part of a similar property is used for income, is that glieh income portion is taxable and it- was on that basis that we left $30 , 0000 of the total $90,000, valuation, taxable, .at that time neither tie Board of Assessors nor the Librarian of the Cornell Library Association knew of certain charter provisions; since come to :lightj which claimed exemption for the entire property, in. cluding income portions While the Board of Assessors acted in complete good faith, and entered the property as shown, we are willing- to concede the possi•. bility that all of the property is exemptible' and for the present will gladly concur in any action to expunge the item from »the. 1946 Taxable Roll., From conversation with the Law Bureau of the State Tax Department it' appears that there may yet be some doubt about this exemptibility, so the Board of Assessors reserve the right to reassess the property in question in a subsequent Roll should further study of the legal provisions show us to have been above described. correct in the 1946 entr- Respectfully, H.C.Throne City Assessor A resolution prepared by Attorney Lee was read and acted upon as follows- By Ald. Gibb; secs by Ald, Morris Whereas, there appears on the roll of taxable property of the City of Ithaca, for the year 1946,, at line 7 of. pago 180 the item Cornell Library Association. Co&.8 Col. 9 Col, 10 Coin. 11- �5,000�, 35,000. 60,000,E 301000., and -,Whereas it appears that the said item is improperly inctludod in the said roll by reason of the fact that the entire property of the Cornell Library Association appears upon insestigation and in accord,—Mee with such information as is at present available to be entirely exempt from taxation; and Whereas, the warrant for the collection of the City Tax for the year 1946, has not yet been signed and the said roll remains with the jurisdiction of the Common Council; Now Therefore, Be It Resolved; 1. �he said item on Line 7, -pago 180 of the said roll of taxable property, ' reading as follows; Col. 1 2,3 4 Col, 5,6,7 C01*8 C01.9 C01.10 Col. 11 Cornell Library 141198-1 55P.000 35.4000. 60,000, 30,000. be and the same hereby is expunged; 2. That the totals of the said page 180 be corrected to road as follows; Col; 8 -Col- 9 Col„ 10 Col. 11 281,8750 848:325. 0 1,130,200,, 3. That the recppituj,&tjQ -# line 30, page 230, be similarly eoro rected; 44 That the grand total of taxable property, line 13,page 232, be corrected to read as follows C01. 8 Col, 9- C0.1;, 10 Col, 11 9,1,31,400, 28t184t500w 235,,325*,.. 37,080.575, 5. That the City assessor be and he hereby is directed to correct, all copies of the assessment roll in accordance with the foregoing, indicating on the margin opposite each such correction that such correction 14 made pursuant to this resolution, Special Meeting ••3- 6. That item XIV in the 1946 City budget as adopted and approved May 1, 1946, be amended to read- as follows: "XIV CONTINGENT FUND $ 38,750100," and that• the• 'iGrand Total of Estimates or Budget" be amended to read $1,073,7219000 7, That the Estimated Expenses as set forth in the Budget Summary, in said budget,, .be ameiided to read as follows ; BUDGET SUMMARY (Recap= by groups as provided by City Charter) ESTIMATED EXPENSES Board of Public Works $233-859 Public Welfare 159}097 Public Health 22. 111 . Fire Department 75-098 Under Common Council 191-&654 TOTAL MAINTENANCE 681t819 Debt Service 168. 556 850079- Permanent Improvements 5228 Capital Reserve Funds 170,506 TOT,iL BUDGET EXPENSE 1P0737721-0 8, That the "assessed valuation for 1946" as set forth in said bud. get, be amended to read as follows; ASSESSED VALUATION FOR 1946 The 1946 assessment roll shows the following valuation: Total Real Property Valuation 62,167-300 Total Franchise Valuation .1'-129;11.6 Total Full Valuation 6302961416 Total Exemption 256086725 Total Net Taxable Valuation 37B9209- 691- 9* That the item 11Tax levy on $38,239 691- 00" etcv, appearing under "Estimated Income for 1946 ' in said budget, be amended to read as follows; Tax levy on $38,,209.691000 $ $14*80 per M for all purposes t $565,503„43 and that sub-totals following said item be amende4 to read; $5170182.02 10. That the "Total Budget Income", as set forth in said budget, be amended to read $1,073,7!g1,,OO6 ll& That said budget, as hereby amended, be and hereby is in all res- pectsj ratified, confirmed and re-adopted, and By It FurthQr Resolved, that the recitals in the resolution of May 1, 1946, adopting the 1946 budget and levying the 1946 City Tax be in all respects amended and corrected in accordance- with the foregoing; that the total tax levy therein fixed in the sum of $565,947,43 be and - hereby is amended to read X565,503,43; that the total- sum of p1,074, 165.00 appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget, - as set forth in said resolution be and hereby is amended to read $1,073,721; and that said resolution as so amended'be and hereby is in all respects ratified, confirmed and re-.adopted. - Ayes 7 Nays 0 Carried Approved this 23rd day of May 1946 Mayor INSPECTION CONTRACT-ADDRESSOGRAPH A proposed contract with the Ad- ressograp o�, for guar er y nspection service on the new addresso- graph machines was presented, the cost of service being $19.35 quarter- ly* y Ald„ Shurger; sec. by Ald,, Gillette Resolved,, that the contract be and hereby is approved, and the City Clerk authorized and directed to execute same on behalf of the City, Carried,,, C-aR .MILE"GE The following letter from J*H*Post, Director of Public rwas presentedv May 10, 1946 Mr, Floyd :-apringer City Clerk Ithaca, New York SpEecial Meeting -4- May 23, 1946 Dear Sir: Will you be kind enough to bring to the attention of the Mayor and Common Council a request from this department for consideration of granting a mileage allowance of eight cents per mile for the use of employee#s automobiles in connection with our work# At the present cost of tires* gasoline and the- short drives that have to be made in the city with the many- calls., those pperating their cars for our work are doing ao at a loss, and the saving of time is important enough`` that we should pay at least the cost for such assistance, Possibly, when conditions change and people are able to have new cars# if the prices are lowered in the way of supplies, you may again be able to reduce the midge, But certainly at this time with the conditions,* eight cents a mile is not too much to pay. Thank you for giving this consideration* Very truly yours, John Ho Post, Director JHP�G Department of Public Welfare, By 131do Morris; sec. by Ald.. Gibb Resolved, that the request be referred to the Welfare Committee for investigation and recomriendation. Carried. CITY HALL-S -ZiER CLOSING HOURS* A' petition signed by the employees in City Hall, epartmen of He althp Chamberlains Office and 1 employee in the Welfare Department was presonted, requesting permission to change the office ' hours during the months of Junes July and August to the hours of 8 A.M, to 4 P.M., Monday through Friday and to retain the usual 9 A#M,, to 12 noon hours on Saturday. City Attorney Lee ruled that the hours of closing the Chamber- , lains Office during the tax° collection period could not be changed* and the Chamberlain requested permission to arrange the hours of em- ployees in that office so that at least two persons would be on duty to 5 P*Mj, during the tax collection period; June lst to July 3rd+ - in.. elusive,* and to adopt the 8 A,M, to 4 P,M* schedule after July 3z 1946, By Aldo Shurger; sec. by Ald* Swenson Resolved$ that the request and schedule of hours as outlined above3 be and hereby is approved for the r;lonths 'of 'June, July and August..1946. Unanimous19 Carried and Approved by the Mayor BUILDING INSPECTC66 CONFERENCE Building Commissioner Thorne reported that a spe-djai. con erence o ldg. Inspectors is to be held in Rochester on June 3,4 and 5th in connection with the Mayors Conference and he expressed willingness to attend if the Council approved, By Aldo Morris; sec, by Ald. Gibb Resolved, that Bldg, Comm. Thorne be authorized to attend the confer- ence at City expo•nse. Carried. TRAFFIC CONTROL Aldermen Shurger deported a great improvement in conditions caused by "double parking". and thanked the Mayor for his efforts to eliminate the nuisance. On motion the meeting was adjourned, F. .. Springer f �- City Clerk COMMON CCT NCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithae-., N.Y. -v,4e-gular Meeting 5 P.M. June 6, 1946 PRESENT Mayor «- Conley Aldermen •. Thompson.$ Connors, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Morris, Barnard, Gibb, Slocum Attorney - Lee Chamberlain •• Snyder Police Commissioner - Burns Police Chief Marshall Clerk .- Springer MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting" held May 1. and of the specie'_ meetings held May 10 and May 23rd, 1946, were duly approved, HEALTH CENTER T he following letter from Mr. C. J. Konerson, Clair_ marl th�pecial "Exploratory Committee" was read. ►t May 23, 1946 Honorable Jamies Conley: Mayor City of Ithaca City'Hall Ithaca, New York Dear Mr, Conley; Re ; A Health Center for Tompkins County Some time ago a self appointed exploratory committee undertook to explore a problem that is of vital interest to all of the citizens of the County and to certain spedific agencies in the community. The committee has ondorosed a general idea for 1 health- center for Tompkins County; a eppy of this idea 0 reduced to inimoograph form is attached for your consideration. ' The committee has concluded that the facilities and .or ganizations to care for the health needs: of the popplc of, thi-s community are far be- low acceptable standards. This fact, plus the belief that the citizens of the County will give full, mor a'l: .support . to such• a' pr-o j oct, together with such financial support as is within,their means has caused the comraittoe to c us conclude that the venture justifies further study and action in th<e planning and development of a .health contor. Such a health center would provido complete hospital, medical and dental fa- cilitios for the 40,000 residents of the County, including the Uity cf „Ithaca, the villages and the University,. I have been authorized" by *the comrittee to respectfully request Cornol? University, the Supervisors for Tompkins County, the City of Ithaca, t.nd the Tompkins County Memorial Hospital to" dovelop jointly. a plan that will be based on the idea that. has been endorsed by the explora- tory committee. We hope that it will be -possible at an early. date, for you to appoLi^-i- a committee that will collaborate with similar committees of the other• agencies to the end that early action will be taken on this recommenda- tion, The exploratory committee will be glad to cooperate with the agencies in any manner that is within its limited powers. I've thank you in anti- cipation of your giving this important matter your early consideration, Respectfully submitted by the • Exporatory Committee C. J. Kenerson Chairman Dr. E.P. Hall, Mr. WIC, Goor and Mr,. Kenorson were present, and each emphasized the need for a hotlth contor for Tompkins County. Mr. Kenerson stated that it is felt that the Exploratcry Committee has completed its work and that Cormmittee ropros:;nting the City, County, Cornell University and the Tompkins County Memorial Hospital s'Zould be appointed to develop a plan based on the idea endorsed by the Exploratory Committee. Dr. Hall called attention to the serious need of an improved health ► program in the County, stating that present facilities are used almost entirely for emergency cases, leaving no facilities for other health programs„ Common Council Proceedings -2- June 6, 1946 Mr, Geer expressed the opinion that the bringing .together of all institutions into one group would greatly improve all facilities and the community would benefit by the consolidation, and he expressed the hope that the Common Council and other bodies will find a way to appropriate funds if necessaryito carry on a program of promotion for such consolidation. By Alderman Morris; sec, b y Ald, Thompson Resolved, that this Council commend the Exploratory Committee for its work in connection with the Health Center, and that the mayor br< requestJ-d to appoint a committee cf two or more to consult wish other groups on the idea for a Health Center, Unanimously Carried., REPORT ON POLICE DEPaRTi'�lLNT Police Commissioner Burns reported on the activities of the Department since Jan, 1st and. he ex rer regret that criticism should be leveled at the department byvm.embex,,o of the Council without firt ascertaining what efforts ware boirg mace to improve conditions, He stated that effort has been made to clear up traffic conditions and that a definite improvement is noticeable , cspocially since the )Force was increased. Reporting on the lblice School just concluded, Commissioner Burns stated that diplomas ware issued to those who attended at least 6 of the 8 sessions, and that 24 members of the Ithaca Police Department who gave 3 hours weekly of their own time recoived diplomas,to8other with 42 other officers from Tompkins and Cortland Counties and that he felt that real interest in the school was indicated by hat record. By Alderman Morris, sec* by Ald. Swenson Resolved,, that this Council commend Comm. Burns for his report and particularly for the establishment of the Police School, Unanimously Carried, EXAMINATION BY STATE DEPT, OF AUDIT & CONTROL The Clerk reported ro- ceip o e report on the examina ion OF e City of Ithaca by the Dept, of Audit & Control and called attention to the request that it be studied by all officials of the City„ He stated that in accordance with provisions of Section 35 of the General Municipal Law, Notice has been given in the official newspaper that the report is filed in the Clerks Office where it is available as a public record for in- spoction by all interested persons, LOC_�iL LAW-RE 1, LOC4L UTILITY T1-;X The Clerk reported that it would be in order for the Council to act upon the proposed Local Lags con,- tinuing the ' l tax on utilities which was tabled at the mooting heed May 1, 19469 A LOCAL LiX to amend local law number 2 of the City of Ithaca for the year nineteen hundred thirty-seven, as amended, in relation to continuing the tax on gross incomes or gross operating incomes of corporations and persons furnishing utility servicos in tho City of Ithaca, as authorized by section twonty.-b of the Gono--al City Law of the State of New York, By Alderman Gibb; secs, by Mild. Gillette BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OFITHAC<J. iiS FOLLOVVS; Section 1, Soctions one and four of local_ 1,{w number 2 for the ye^r nineteen hundred thirty-seven as last amended, are hereby amended to read as follows; 1* Tax on the furnishing of utility services. Pursuant to the authority granted by section twanty-b of the general citylaw of the State of New York, a tax equal to one per cent um of its gross income for the period from July first, nineteen hundred thirty-seven to Juro thirtieths nineteen hundred forty-seven, is hereby imposed upon Overt' utility doing business in the City of Ithaca which is subj at t the supervision of the stag department of public service, which has a gross income for the twelve months ending May thirty-`first in excess of five hundred dollars except motor carriers or brokers sub-- JC'et to such supervision under article three-b of the public servic , law, and a tux equal to enc: par contum of its gross operating incom e is hereby imposed for the samc period upon every other utility doing business in the City of Ithaca which has a gross operating income for the twelve months ending May thirty.•first in excess of five hundred dollars which taxes shall have application only within the territorial limits of the City r)f Ithacy and shall be in addition to any and all other taxes and fees imposed by any other provisio cf law for the 4\ 82 Common Council Proceedings June 6, 1946 same poriode Such taxes shall not be imposed on any transaction or- iginating or consummated outside of the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, nttwithstanding that some act be necessarily performed v-ith respect to such transaction within such limits, 2. Revenues resulting from the imposition of taxes hereby im- posed shall be paid into the treasury of the City of Ithaca and ahall be credited to and deposited in the general fund. 3, All of the provisions of Section one hundred and eighty-six -a of the tax law, so far as the same are applicable, shall apply t the taxes imposed by this local law. 4. Every utility subject to tax hereunder shall file, on or be- fore Septamber twenty-fifth, December twenty-fifth, March twenty-fi_ and June twenty-fifth, a return for the three cal-endar months preco,! ing cac'_a such return date including any period for which the tax posed hereby or by any amendment hereof is effective, each of which returns shall state the gross incvino or gross operating income for the period covered by each such return. Returns shall be filed with the City Chamberlain on a form to' be furnished by him for such purpose and shall contain such other data, information or matter as the City Chamberlain may require to be 'included therein. Notwithstandingthe foregoing provisions of this section, 1ny utility whose average gross income or average gross )posting income, as the case may be, for the aforesaid three monthst periods is loss than fifteen hundred dollars, may file its returns for such periods on June tvrenty"fifthf nineteen hundred and thirty-nine, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-one, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-two, June twenty-fifth,, nineteen hundred and forty-three June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty"four, June twenty--fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-five, June twenty-fifth, nineteen hundred and forty-xix and June twenty-fifths nineteen hun- crod and forty-seven, and the City Chamberlain may regaire any utility to file an annual -return which shall contain any data specifi d by rim regardless of whether the utility is subject to tax under this law. Every return shall have annexed thereto an affidavit of the head of the utility making the samo,or of the owner of of tho- co. partner thereof, or of a principal officer of the corporation, if sucl_- business be conducted by a corporation, to the effect that tno stat-o ' monts contained therein are true, aectic,n 2, This Local Law shall take effect immediately,, "Yes 9 Nays 0 animously Carried. Approved by rime this day of June 1 a46 and dosicnated Local y or AUDIT By Aldermen Gibb; sec. by ='11-4� Gillette Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are apprived and ordered paid. Carried. TRCiFFIC LIGHTS Alderman Gillette reporting fo}- the Police Committed. :Mated that after discussing the requests for installation of traffic lights at Clinton and Geneva Streets, aurora and King Streets an d at the Morse Chain Co. entrance with the Chief of Pol:k,, e, that such in- stallations are not recommended since benefits would not justify the expense involved* By Alderman HouSeweller,j sec. Eby Ald. Connors Resolved, that the recommendation be and hereby is approved. Carried, ROUTE SIGNS-STEWhRT AVE. Alderman Gibb called attention to 2 state route signs in StewarE Ave., North of Fall Crook, which are obscure " by shrubbery, and he suggested that their location be changed. The matter eas referred to the Police Committee, MOS�,UITO CONTROL Alderman Slocum reporting for the Health Committee,,stated that every effort is being made in the matter of Mosquito Con- trol., although the extremely wet season has made control difficult. a � t.� Common Ccuncil Proceedings —4- June 6, 1946 EMPLOYEE'S C,iR MILEAGE The following report with rccorEniondations SP irs presented by 1 lderman Morris. June 6. 1946 To Mayor and Common Council Iiepo.rt and Recommendations of Welfare Committee on request for in" creased mileage for use of employees cars. t'ollowin& is shown the approximate increase in cost of mileage from present rate of .052 �. Dept. @ @ •07 X08 Welfare 16.50 27;,50 Assessor 10,50 17,50 Bd. of Health 318.00 530,00 Sealer of Iffts. & DiTsrso 42.00 60,00 B.P.W# 75.00 125,00 General Fund 462.00 760.00 Water Dept. 1500.00 250„00 TOTAL 612.00 110,00 Mileage paid by others State *05 C*U, 405 G4,L6F* .06 County .08 Your committee recommends incr4asing the mileage rate paid for use of employees cars to .,07 per rlile. Respectfully siibmittc;d E. J. Mom ris , O, T. Swenson F. J. Connors By Alderman Thompson; sec, by t ld. Barnard Resolved. that the recomc.endation be approved and thai- all de- �,artments under the Council be authorized to increase mileage allow-- ancos to seven (7) cents per mile effective Juno 15 1940' and Be It Further Resolved,' that such increase be ro ccr, ended to the Board of Public Works. Carried. On Motion the Meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Cork 8 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Special Meeting 5 P.M. June 21, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Aldermen -- Thompson, Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson Gibb, Slocum Attorney - Lee Clerk - Springer , , The Mayor announced the meeting was called to act on recor,-Laenda- tons of the Board of Public Works in regard to wage increasesq and to transact such other business as might properly come before the Council. a'IAGI1� ADJU6TI,LblNT5-1)LrT. OF PUBLIC WORKS The Clerk reported that at a meeting held June 18, 1946, the Board of Public Works received pet_,_ tions sibned by 26 employees of the Highway Department, and of 12 employees of the Water Dept, requesting elimination of bonus payments and an increase in hourly wage rates, and that after discussion the Board approved elimination of bonus payments for all hourly rate em- ployees in the Department of Public Vuorks and approved the following Bale of wages , subject to the approval and appropriation of funds by the Council; { Foreman Group x$1.20 per hour Skilled Labor " 1.05 It it Semi-skilled Labor" 190 Labor if ►85 'r " It was reported that the estimated cost of these increases will amount to w8700.00 for the balance of the year for the departments under the General Fund, and 5200.00 for the Water & Sewer Dept. .. although some departments may not exceed present appropriations while others certainly will. • By Alderman Gibb; sec, by Ald. Shurger Resolved, that the recommendations of the Board in regard to the elimination of bonus payments to hourly rate employees, and the sched- ule of hourly rates for the various groups be and hereby are approved and. confirmed, and' Le It Further Resolved, that it is the sense of this Council that extra funds be appropriated from the Contingent Fund if necessary, to provide for the increases. Unanimously Carried & Approved. COIv�PLiva� 1I0 T I LiiN AIViLNDED The Clerk reported that at a meeting held June lu, 1946, the Board of Public '�vorlks discussed the practice of employees doinE, "outside contracting" , and by resolution prohibiter Foremen, Sub.Foremen and Superintendents under the Board, to engage in such worl,�. The Board also reconmiended that the salary range under the Com- pensation flan for the Street aintenance Supervisor be increased Torn ` 2500.00-,3000.00-100. to '11)3120-3600-100. By Alderman Shurger; sec. by A10_. Swenson Resolved, that the recom__:ondtion be approved and that the Comper- sation Plan be amended to read as follows : Street Maintenance Supervisor `3120.99-3600.00-100.00. Unanimously Carried & Approved. DAIdAGE CLAIM-JAMES J. HARDEN A claim for damages in tlao amount of ; 1000.00 filed by James U. Harden of 118 S. Plain St. was -_presenter The claimant stated that on June 11, 1946, his property -at 113 S, Plain St. was damaged by a falling tree. The Clerk was directed to refer the claim to the Insurance Carr c REFUND OF TAKES-HONEY BUTTER PRODUCTS CORPN. Attorney Lee reported ghat upon investigation of the request filed May 1, 1946, by the Honoy Butter Products Corpn, for a refund of taxes paid in 1944 am 1945 bi;T that firm on property at 129 Dryden Road, he found that a )ortio_i of the property valued at X1000000 was erroneously assoss(�c t o b e, Corpll,%,and he re comu:,ended refunding the taxes amount i ng- t o ;P50.3, to the �orpn. ,and collecting th m from the former owner, ":_r.:; . G`,o. t,'. ,or an• BOARD 0li-I H-11ALTH-AUDIT SHEET June 6, 1946 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 2.50 ," . Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 7.70 Ithaca Journal 4.39/` N. Y. State Gas & Elec. 3.20 Norton Elec. Co. 1.204 N. Y. State Gas & Elec. 3.00 ` Ithaca Window Cleaning Co. 20.00w' N. Y. Telephone Co. 7.12,-*' Michael Kohler 59.24 : Albert M. Donohue 7.24 urestweed Pharmacal Co. 7.50%` L 1mi.r a Drug & Chem. Co. 15.00 v' Lynne Donohue 3.00/1 Parke.., Davis & Co. 12.00 ivirs. raabel Carlton 10.65" Eleanor J, Lern 14.19/ Laura Head 20.07✓ Dr, R. N. Fleiss 10.00+' Dr. H. A. Steckel 10.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE r COMION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS-AUDIT SHEET June 6, 1946 The Ithaca Journal 5.44 t Janes Conley' 19.65 y' N. Y. Telephone Co. 44.84 ' Snyder, Chamberlain 25.96i - Clayton Hardin; '7.00 N. Y. a. Elec. & Gas Corp. 4.28V', Stover Printing Coo 24.15V Addressograph 6.48v`, Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 17.05v, T.G.Millers Sons , Paper Co. 2.84-" Curtiss 1000 Inc. 22.06v' D.E.Yoble 28.55' H. L. Brockway 28.55 ' D. Boardman Lee 50.00 =' Boardman Lee 21.52' Aaron G. Mintx 11.50'" Matthew Bender and Co. 20, OOv' The Chase National Bank 5.00 William Marshall 9.51,` Socon Vacuum Oil Co. 46.69 `) Tioga Auto Parts 4.07 Reynolds & Drake 3.93 / William T. Pritchard 32038'" Curtiss 1000 Inc. 3.36x` Seneca St. Garage 1.50-" Fred J. Whiting 10150 ' Ithaca Metal Weatherstrip Co. 11.25' i)r. Lees P. Larkin 8.0011' N. Y. Telephone Co. B012 .1-. Ithaca Coop G. L. F. Service Inc. 106.40 ' C. J. Rumsey & �o. 4.64�' utallman of Ithaca 3.01V', C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2.20 ", Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Inc. 9.20°°"` Jamieson-McKinney C. Inc. .95/ Lee electric Co. 2.50'- N. Y. State Elec. & "as Inc. 107120-1' H. C. Thorne 8,85v' `adand L. E. Gurley 15.95 American Coin Lock Co. , Inc. 13.961--` Grover Sporting Goods 449.40 " Ithaca Sporting Goods 190.45r H. C. Thorne 38.44 (, , FINANCE CONP'ITTEE j.. C. Special �G,, ting Jung 21, 1946 By Alderman Shurgor5 sec. by Ald. Housevvollor Resolved, that the recommend ,ti on be approved -Mn ',- ti o Honey Butter Pvoducts Corpn.bo reimbursed in the ^mount of ;x58,32, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to -Oroceed with the colloction of that amount from thy; iormor owner Mrs* Goo. F . Morg n, Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjournod. F. ?f. Springer City Clerk CO`.d. CN C UhNICIL PrOCLr'DINGS City- of 1" "'Ca3p Noye Regular I'-eeting 5 F.Tv:. July 3, 1946 ?R ,SENT Tfiayor - Conley Aldermen - Thonpson, Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette' Morris , Barnard, Gibb, Slocum Attorney - Lee Chamberlain - Snyder 0o7_ice Chief •- Marshall ielfare Lirector - Post Civil Service Sec. - Worden Clerk - Springer ry MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held June 6, 1946, anc', of ±lie special meeting held June 21, 1946, were dul-;T approved. APPROPRIATION-CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Mr. Worden, Secretary of the Civil Service Conuillission reported that the I,:unicipal Civil :service Commission requests an additional appropriation of 1',)200.00 to pro- vide for the services of a typist to prepare new roster cards and bring all records of the Commission up to date. By Alderman Morris; Sec. by Ald. Barnard iesolved, that the sum of ; 200.00 be and heroby is appropriated 'road contingent funds, to budget item #113-Civil Service Corrr-_:_ission.. ` Carrie d. AIR SERVICE-CI`P-- OF I`i'HAGa A-1r. Ralph C. Smit'-, representing the Aviation oim-iiittee of the Chamber of Comnerce, recom, ended that the Council ajr)prove a petition which it is understood will be presented at this meetinT, requestin- the Civil Aeronautics Board to approve complete Interstate Air Service for Ithaca. He stated that t}-e Aviation is unanimous in its approvals, and feels sure that the business --non of the Cor;:r.unity will appreciate suc'-r service for the City. Attorney Lee reported that recently the Mayor received a request from the Robinson Airlines to intervene in view to obtaining a li- cense to handle passengers and mail in Interstate Cornniorce, and that s. a formal petition has been prepared for submission to t1lo C.A.B in Washington. Mr. Lee reviewed the petition which sets forth the need of ood air service for the City, but does not comr:�it the City to any company, By Alderman Morris; sec. by Ald. Shurger Res©lved,that the petition be approved as Ares-,,ntod, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to execute the petition on behalf of the City and submit same to the Civil reronautics Board. Carried. APP0INTI:i�;N1'--VICTOR C, SCHNEIDER-FIRE" C0:,1F-ISSIONER Mayor Conley anno--.ncod tho nomination of Victor C. 6chneidor to succeod hi;1s; if as y lr� C0L-MiS Slone r for a period of three years beginning July 1, 1946 and rocue stud Council are _)roval. B J. Alderman Gil�ette, )cc. by Ald. Shurger iesolved, that the nomination be at_.)roved and Mr. Schneider ap- pointed Fire CorraAssioner for a pc.-iod. of thr�:<; years bcginnin^, July 1, 194-6. Carried. SEALERS CO'NFEREYCE-MALCU', N.Y, l_ letter from L. Paul Nodrow was submitted, reaue stingy; pormissi on to attend a Conference of Sealers �o be hold in K-lone, N.Y. on July 25, 26, & 27, 1946, "y Alderman Shurger; sec, by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that Mr. Nedrow be aut'.zorized to attend the Conf.;rcnce at City expense, Carried. i; Lh �R LEGISLATION The following; letter eras presented: June 21, 1946 Hgn, James Conley, Mayor Members of the Common Council Ithaca, N. Yo Gentlemen: j,t t-io regular meeting of the 3oard of Public alfare hold_ June 17th, tLlu Boa ra by unanimous vote; adopted the following resolution: Conn,,on Council Procoodings -2- July 3, 1946 "RESOL ,D; that it is the o_)inion of the Board of Public ''Jalfara that it be recommondod to the Co_':--ion Council of the City of Ithaca the considoration of Option IV as shown in the Ostcrtag bill for the administration of public welfare in the City of Ithaca. P.lotion carried.' I was instructed fo forward this to you and the Council, This will enable keeping our organization togotho-r, and will moan the adding of possibly two workers; but the finances for the additional categories taken on will be furnished b;r the county, and :h �' oy will also share in the expenses of administration on a basis that may be agreed upon. I am attaching a copy of the minimum requirements under Option IV, Very truly yours, John H. Post, Director LNC. JHP/G Department of Public Vuolfaro" By Alderman Gillette; s:.:c. by Ald. Shurger Resolved, that the irntter be referred to the Welfare Com7,°ittee for atudy and rccomrricndation. Carriod. DAMAGE CLAIII&EMIL HILL' damago claim in the amount of 'p'200.00, filed b7'7- of mil Hill Borkshiro,T?.Y, was prosentcd. The claimant stated that' on Juno 11, 1946, his car which was , standing in South Geneva. St. , was danagod by a falling tree, By ALdorman Shurgor; sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that the claim be reforrod to the Insurance carrier. Carried. INVESTMENT OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS AUTHORIZED The Cl:;rk reported that funds a7o avallabel for investment of Capital R"sorvo Fund appropriations and be recommended that the funds be invastod in Series F Savings Bonds as follows ; Capital Reserve Accit, #3 Paving $50; 000,00 #4 Bridges 50000.00 By Aldorman Gibb; sec, by Ald„ Gillette , Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to place orders for Series F Savings Bonds as .racomn?ondod. Unanimously Carried. SUri'L-L"1,1�NTS TO MCQUILLINS MUNICI PAL PRACTICE Attorney Lae reported ruc,ipt of a bill in the amount of ;,15.00 for supploment sorvico to the City volumes on "Municipal Practicoo', and he recommended l a i-,nt since the volumes and supplements are of value to the City. By lild�rrnan Thurber; sac. by Ald. Slocum �-solv,_:d, that the bill ba paid as recommendod. Carried. AUDIT By Alderman Gibb ; sec. by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that the bills auditjd by the !'mane, Committoe bo -and th_, s_amc hereby are f7�.pprov--d and ordered paid. Carried, SP',7�D LIMIT CHANGE Alderman- Thompson report d that after a confer- ene7, of the Police Committoa, Mavor, Commission(r ancf_ Chief, it is roconnr_ondod that the ordinances be amended to permit speed limits of 25 miles per hour in the amity to conform with other Cities in the States, and to purchase and erect nevi signd at all ontrancas tp the Gity. Ho stated that 20 signs will be required at a cost of ,8881£30, with an additional sum of approximately yp300.00 for the installation of the signs. Attorney Lea called attention to an ordinance which roquiros oper•• atr,rs of all Motor Vchicltcs of three tons gross tonnage or over to coma to a complete stop and shift into second or low gear before das- conding the following streets ; Hudson St.. S. Aurora St. Mitchell St. 'elm Str H-ctor 6 t Common Council Procoedin s -3- July 3, 1946 E. State St . E. Senoca St. & E. Buffalo St, and he suggested that proper signs should bo installed to warn operators of the regulation. By Alderman Morris.:; sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that Sec. 3 of Chapter VI of tho City Ordinances be amended to road as follows: "Chap. VI., Sec. 3 - SPEED OF MOTOR VEHICLES. No por,son shall rid, give or cause to be propelled any automobile, motorcycle, or any other vehicle on any public stre,:t, highway cr thorofaro of the City of Ithaca at a. rate of speed greater than twenty-fivo miles per hour , Violation of this ordinance shall be punishable by a fine not ox- (,ceding , 100 or imprisonment for not more than thirty days or both such fine and imprisonment." Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried anti Ap;-)rovod. By Alderman Thompson; sec. by Ald. Mlorris Hcolvod, that the purchase of warning signs to be erected at the various entrances to the City be approved, and Be It t,'urthor Resolved, that the sum of ',1188.80 or so much there- of as may be necessar , be and horoby is aplropriated from Contingon funds to budget Item #130 - Police Force . Unanimously Carriod & Approved. By Alderman Dorris ; sec. by Ald. Shurgc3r Resolved, that the: Police Department be authorized and directed to ascertain the cost of proper suns for posting on hill streets. Carried. TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS Alderman Housewollor reportod that 3 accidents have occured roently at the intersection of Gre,;n and S. Geneva Sts. , and he recommandod installation of a traffic light or stop signs * at that location. The matter was referred to the Police Co=iitteo for study and reco_xf ondations, DOUBLE PARKING Alderman Shurgor again called attention to the practice of double parking in the business district, and whip ad- mitting that conditions are somewhat improved, he oxprossod the opinion that greater effort should be made to oliminato the practice. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 1001- F. Ho Sp ringer Cite Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS -AUDIT SHEET July 3, 1946 ltaaca Journal 8 36.57 ''- hV Y. Telephone Co. 39.45 0. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 7.70✓.- Addresso€raph 704.97 V %p The McBee Company 26.17✓ Pitney Bowes Postage eter Go. 2.00 Stover Printing Co. 124.50 ' Van Natta Office Equp. Co. 17.5011 D. Boardman Lee 50.00✓ Aaron 9. Mintz 57.50` The Lawyers Co-op Publishing Co. 10.00 The Chase National Bank 10.78' `:'d m T. Pritchard 707.01 Seneca St. Garage 8.08✓� Cramers Auto Parts 7.72 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 39.80 BE* T. Pritchard 2320✓� Joseph Morrison 41.35 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 ✓ , Stover Printing Co. 44.50 Ithaca Gun & Auto Pts. 6.30✓ J. B. Lang Eng. & Garage Co. 1.70x/ Donohue & Halverson Inc. 1,05 '�� A uto Body & Radiator Works 1.40 ,/' ' N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 26.00 ✓j T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 22.06 E. Paul Nedrow 16.92 �- Cornell University 14.75 City Chamberlain 2.96' A werican Coin Lock Co, Inc. 26.50 r FINANCE COYSY ITTEE 1 DEPA RUM NT OF HEALTH July 3, 1946 Ithaca Window Washing Co. $ 23.25 N. Y. Telephone Co. 10. 32 H. H. Crum 1000 ✓ Eleanor J. Kern 14..01✓ , Mrs. Mabel L. Carlton 11.00v" C. V. Mosby 750 ✓ Elmira Drug & Chem. Co. 4.. 46 ✓ Lee Electric Co. 15.95✓ Dr. A. Leone 10.00 Albert M. Donohue 8,94 M. J. Kolar 54.05✓ Vet. College- small Animal Clinic 1.00 R. H. Broad 3100✓ T. G. Mille#' s Sons Paper Co. 8..62✓ Laura A. Head 53.40 V.r . �o '✓ FINANCE COMAMITTEE: COMY-ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca,N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.1NI. Aug. 7, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Aldermen - Thompson., Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Swenson, I,Iorris, Barnard, Gibb, Slocum Attorney Lee Chamberlain - Snyder Welfare Director « Post Clerk - Springer MIND_ TES Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. MRS. ELIZABETH N. ALBRIGHT-CIVIL SERVICE CobUISSIONER. Mayor Conley amm.ounce d 't1id_Jppointme_n7 of Mrs. Eliza tti Tq. Albright of 921- E.State St. to the Civil service Commission for the term ending June 1, 1952. By Aid. ahurger; sec. by Aid. Swenson Resolved, that the appointment be and hereby is approved. Carried. TAXI CAB ORDINANCE Attorney Lo Pinto appeared on behalf ofthe taxi drivers and requested that the ordinance in regard to drivers be amended by adding the seventh qualification as follows "% Any person applying for a taxi cab license, on or after Sept. 1, 1946, must show that he has been a bona fide resident of the City of Ithaca for at least one year prior to his application for such license. " By Aid. Morris; sec. by Ald. Barnard Resolved, that the request be referred to the Police. Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. PETITION RE TAXI LICENSES A petition signed by 45 taxi owners and rivers was presented requesting the City to refrain from licensing any other taxi-cab companies to operate taxi-cabs in the City and to refrain from issuing taxi-cab licenses to any person who has not resided in the City for at least one year. By Ald. Shurger; sec. by Ald. Morris Resolved., that the petition be referred to the City Attorney and Police Committee for study and recommendation. G,'arried. TOMPLINS COUNTY HEALTH CENTER A letter sipn.ed by E. V. Underwood, 6ecretary of the Action Committee for the ompkins County Health Center was presented, requesting the Council to appropriate 1';1000.00 toward the cost of carryinu on the work of the Committee, The letter stated that the County Board of Supervisors, Cornell University, and `memorial Hospital have each boon requested to appro- priate a similar amount, and Alderman 11orris reported th atthe Univer- sity and Hospital have already -,ade their share available. By Aid. Gib' sec. by Ald. Korrils Resolved, that the sum of ``1000.00 be and herby is appropriated from Contingent Funds for the use of the Committed in making the proli_iinary- survey, provided similar * ap �ropriations are made by the Supervisors, University and Hospital. Unanimously Carried and Approved. PARKING METER REIVIOVAL-310 EA. S EI?ECA ST. The Clerk reported that the Board Public Wor s as approved .the-installation of a driveway at the premises of .Art Craft Printers at 310 E. Seneca St. which v�ill_ necessitate the removal of one or two � irking resters, prov.9 d the Council approves the removal of the meters. By Aid. Thompson; sec. by Ald. Shurger Resolved, that the removal of t2etors necessary for installation of the driveway be approved. Carried. CHIEFSt OF POLICE CONVENTION The Clerk reported that a bill in tho amount of `;17.491% representing the e.tiponses of Police Chief Marshall while attending a convention of Cheifs of Police held in Utica on July 23, 24 and 25th, 1946, has boon i.)resanted. H stated that notice of ails mj,_�ting was received too late to re- quost approval of the Council :zt the July meeting. Com:, on Council, FroC din s -2- Aug. 7, 1946 13y Aid. Gibb; sec. by Aid. Houser;:eller Rosolved, ' that the attendance of Chief Marshall at the convention be approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the bill for expenses in the amount of `17.49 be and hereby is approved, and ordered paid, Carried. POLLING PLACES TheC3arj: reported that the usual polling place at the rave ers TIoV371 and at the Old Armory cannot be used this year. He stated that no suitable location could be found in" the lst. Dis- trict of the Fourth Ward and that the Aldermen from that Ward have approved the use of a room at the rear of the Fire Chiefsr 'Office at 207 No. T Toga St., and that a suitable space has been -obtained in James Law Hall on the Campus, for a polling place in the 4th District of the Fifth Ward. By Aid. Morris; sec, by Ald. Barnard Resolved, that the following are designated as polling places in each Election District in the City of Ithaca, N. Y. , at which the Primary Election shall be held on Aug. 20, 1946, and at which the registration of voters, and the oloctions and primaries shall be held during the year following the lst day of October 1946. First ward lst. Dist. 111 Cliff St. , Beebe Mission Chapel 2nd. Dist. 626 uu`. State St. No. 6 Fire Station rr ' 3rd. Dist. 532 Vj`. Buffalo St. , City Pumping Station Second l`Y'ard 1st. Dist, 136 bV. State St., No., 5 Fire Station it tc 2nd: Dist. 301 S. Geneva St. , St. John School r' It 3rd. Dist. Cor. S, Tioga & E. Green St,.. Lang's Garage Third ',,lard lst, Dist. 301.W. Court St. i- Basement - Central School 'r " 2nd; Dist: 406 N. Aurora' St. , First Meth. Church House 3rd. Dist. 119 Third St., North Side House Fourth Wardlst. Dist, 207 N, Tioga St. ' Rear Fire Chiefst Office 2nd: Dist, 206 E. Seneca St. , No. 2 Fire St--tion P9 " 3rd, Dist. 311 College Ave - , No. 9 Fire Station " 4th* Dist. 502 Mitchell St. , Belie Sherman School Fifth Ward lst. Dist. 702 N. Cayuga St. , Mrs. Groomts Garage 2nd. Dist. 717 N. .Aurora St. , R, dfield-Lyonts Garage 3rd. Dist, 1012 N. Tioga St. No. . Z _Fire Station 4thr Dist, Jas. Law Hall - �et. Col. Cornell Campus Unanimously Carried. REDEMPTION OF BONDS-CAP, RESERVE ACCOUNT #1 The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works has advertised for bids for the reconstruc- tion of the Buffalo Street Bridge over the Inlet, and that the Common Council should authorize redemption of the Series F, United States Defense Bonds in Capital Reserve Fund 21 at this time, and the with- drawal of additional funds from jics:;rve Fund #4 after bid is awarded. He stated that the present value of the Bonds in Reserve Account 7fl is t„�52, 380.*00, an increase of '2430.00 over the purchase price. By Aid. Gibb9 sec. by Aid. Hous,.weller VVharcas, - there has been set up in City of Ithaca Capital Reserve Account �t'l, Buffalo St. Bridge over C yuga Inlet,the sum of �50�00. and Whereas, >L99950, of this sum was invested in United States Defense Bonds, Series F, and Whereas, the Board of Public '"o_ hs has advertised for bids for the reconstPuction of the bridgo , saic_ bids to be roceivod and opened on Aug. 14, 1946, Now, Therefore Be It Resolved, that redemption of "'67, 500.00 Mat- urity Value, of United States Dofnso Bonds, aeries F. dated Au it 1942, numbered D82704F @$500.00p - 1,1240178-9F @ q1000.00 V19661 &15000. 00, and X23660-•1-2-3-4-5 F @ $10,000.00, issued in name of"City of Ithaca, N. Y., Trustee of Capital Reserve- Fund #1, Reconstruction of West Buffalo St. bridge over Cayuga Inlet, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, 1% Y., dated May 6, 1942", he and hereby is authorized and directed. Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor TAX COLLECTIONS Chamberlain Snyder reported that approximately 93/ of Tae 1946 taxes have been collected which is 1% in excess of Col- lections at the same period last year. Common Council Proceedings -3- Aug. 7, 1946 AUDIT By All, Gibb; sec. by All. Morris Resolved, that the bil=ks audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. SHRUBBERTY AT INTERSECTIONS Alderman Gibb again called- attention to angerous conditions at intersections due to shrubbery, and Mayor Conley agreed to again bring the matter to the attention of the Board of Public Works# WELFARE LEGISLATION The following roport with recommendation was su mitte by Al . orris, Chairman of the Welfare Committee. "T he Ostertag Bill permits cities to select certain options, and the Welfare Department of our city has recommended to the Common Council, that Option Four be designated as our choice. Your council commi-ttoe finds that if we were to join our Welfare Department with that of the County of Tompkins, it would cast the property owners of the City of Ithaca a minimum of 40/ per thou- sand dollars of assessed valuation. It is, therefore, recommended that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca select Option Four and that suitable steps to that and be taken. " By Aid. Morris ; sec. by All. Thompson Resolved, that the recommnhdatiin of the Welfare Committee be app proved, and that the Mayor be requested to notify the Board of Super- visors of the County _of Tompkins through the- Clerk of that Board, that this Council elects Option IV, Section 74E of' tho Social Welfare Law as the method it wishes to use in the administration of Public Welfarein the City in the City of Ithaca, N.Y. Unanimously Carried, & Approved. WEATHER STATION-EAST HILL AIRPORT Alderman Swenson reporting for the ppoocial irpor omml tee stated that it is necessary to secure wea- ther data at the East Hill Airport before the C.A.A, will make a further survey of that field, and he recommended an appropriation of $500.00 for the purchase of equipment. He furthoY stated that ro- presontatives of Robinson Airlines will operate the equipment after installation. By Alderman Morris; sec. Q Ald. Connors.. Resolved., that the sure. of <,r500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Contingent Funds for purchase of the equipment. Unanimously Carried & Approved.. COUNCILMBOARD OUTING Mayor Conley announced that members of the Touncii r& Board of ublie Works are invited to attend an outing, at Joseph Barris Cottago an the (lest Shore on Thursday Afternoon, Aug. 8th, 1946. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Special Meeting 5 P.M. August 30, 1946 PRESENT Mayor - Conley Aldermen - Thompson) Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Morris, Barnard, Gibb, Slocum , Attorney Lee Assessor - Thorne .Secretary Civil Service Comm. - Worden Clerk . Springer RESIGNATION- MAYOR CONLEY The Mayor announced the meeting was called o presen t his"resTlFatTon. The letter of resignation follows : "Office of Mayor August 30, 1946 { City Clerk City Hall Ithaca, N. Y4 Dear Sir: The State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board has recently ruled that as Mayor of the City of Ithaca, I am technically a ; police officer, and therefore cannot secure a renewal of my license to operate my liquor store. Because the loss of this license would cause me a gre4t personal financial- loss I am reluctanly obliged to tender my resignation as Mayor, effective November 10, 4 1946. Sincerely yours, <. : James Conley JC/MWP Mayor Mayor Conley explained that in a letter from the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Board .received some time ago, that it was stated that his resignation must be effective:: by Sept. 3, 1946, in order to secure a renewal of hjs license, and that he elpocted to make it effective August 31, 1946, when notices of this meting; were mailed, but aft-r con-fbrring with officials in Buffalo on August z9thy pie found that November 10, 1946, would be satisfactory to the woard. xidarman Gibb stated that the situation is deplorable and ox- pressed regret that such action was necessary. Alderman Morris called attention to the harmony that has pre- vailed during Yayor Conloyst Administration and the Council was unanimous in expressing regret t-_ nt such action was necessary. By Aldorma.n Shurger; sec. by told. Swonson Rosolved, l that this Council . chnowladgo receipt of Mayor Conlayt s resignation, and Be It Further Rosolved, that action on tho rssi6nation bo deferred. Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET August 7. 1946 Norton Printing Co. 13.40 Ithaca Journal 13037` N. Y. s. -Electric and Gas Corp. 5.52 -- Addressograph 16,80/ Callaghan & Coo 15..00 vi Aaron G. Mintz 23.00 / T. G• Millers Sonts Paper Co. 7.10 ' The Chase National Bank 99,78,E Seneca St. Garage 75.63/' Wm. T. Pritchard 10.28 Andy Soyring 28.80` Socony Vacuum oil Co. 82.44 -' Stallman of Ithaca 10.41 ✓ 3toVer`'Printing Coo 15.45 % Henry R. Head i C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 5.01 ✓ N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 r' Auto Body & Radio Parts 1.40 f J. B. Lange Eng. & Garage Co., Inc. 5940 -" Tioga Auto Parts 1,40r Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts 4.80✓' C. J. Rumsey Co. 5.26i' , Ithaca Co op G.L.F. Service Inc. 86.75 ✓ N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 72.56/ E. Paul Nedrow 16.38 /' E• Paul Nedrow 39.41 ; Lockwood-Gardens 13.00 CornerBook Store 57.00 .-` Rochester Manifolding Supply Co. Americas. Coin Look Co. 22.07'° Ithaca Sporting Hoods 108.00✓ Ithaca Sporting Goods 48:00 Grover Sporting Goods 68.30 ✓ Lessar and Co. 196917-' Robert Cullen 200.00 Robert Cullen 5.00:x' Joseph J• Tatascore 400.00/ Joseph J• Tatascore 335.25 ' N. Y. Telephone 6o. s 7V FINAN COMMITTEE 1 r "7 i1 BOARD OF HEALTH AUGUST 7, 1946 Mrs. Mabel Carlton 11. 75 Dr. H. H. Crum 10.00 / Eleanor J. Kern 19.69 Laura A. Head 12. 32 S. S. Kresge Co. 15. 48 J. J. NeirTbur,y 4. 11✓ Parke, Davis & Co. 9.00,/" A. B . Brooke & Son 5.11 ✓, Dr. David Robb 5.00 Dr. Anthony J. Leone 10.00 V Iii. J. Kolar 74.13 f Albert M.. Donohue 11.60 .! N. Y. State Gas & Electric 5.641 , '+7illiams Press, Inc. 4. 34/ N. Y. Telephone Co. 7. 47/ Van Natta Office Ecuinment Co. 1.75 FINANCE COIVLVIITTEE: COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.M. Sept. 4. 1946 PRESENT Acting Mayor - Gibb Aldermen - Thompson, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Barnard, Slocum Attorney - Lee Chamberlain - Snyder Assessor - Thorne Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held Aug. 7, 1946, and of i£Fe special meeting held Aug. 30, 1946,were duly approved, Iii NUxL CONr' RrNCE-NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ASSESSING OFFICERS TRAIN- ING SCHOOL"PLaNNING t.ND ZONING OFFICIALS Assessor-Building ommis- sioner Thorne reported that the Annual Conference of the National Association of Assessing Officers is to be held in Boston Sept . 24- 27, and the N. Y. State Municipal Training School for Planning & Zoning Officials in Poughkeepsie on Sept. 18-20., 1946, and he re- quested permission to attend. By Alderman Houseweller; sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that Mr. Thorne be authorized to attend these meetings at City expense. Carried. NEW YORK STATE YOUTH COMMISSION RECREATION PROJECT Mr. HOS.2antley, representing the Kiw&n A7sub appeared before the Council and gave a brief report of the operation of .the project during the season.. He stated that the projeet was very successful as approximately 500 boys participated in the program which was sponsored by the City, and expressed appreciation for the Citys cooperation# By Alderman Slocum; sect by Ald, Houseweller Resolved, that the report be approved. R Carried. MAGISTRATES CONFERENCE A letter from City Judge E. J. Casey was presen e , reques ing permission to attend the 27th Annual Confer- ence of Magistrates to be held in New York City on Sept. 19.-21,1946. By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Ald. Slocum Resolved, that Judge Casey be authorized to attend the Conference at City expense. Carried. WITHDRAWAL_•E(�UIPMLNT RESERVE FUNDS The Clork reported that the Board of Public 'vorks, at a meeting held June 12, 1946, unanimously adopted rdsolutions requesting tho Council to authorize withdrawal from the Equipment Reserve Fund Account the sum. of p1356120, to be used for the purchase of a power saw for th,. Forestry Dopt. , and for a car unloader for the Highway Dept . By Alderman Thompson; sec. by Ald. Gillette Whereas, there has heretoforo boon sot up, pursuant to section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Rosarve Fund for Public Works Equipment, designated as `,City of Ithaca" .4 Capital Rosrve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment, and Whereas, the Board of Public Vorks has ruquostod that an approp- riation from said fund be made for the purchase of a ppw:;r saw, a. specific item ofequipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the expenditure of tho sum of ,p756,20 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of a pow,,r saw be and hereby is authorized, and thy; City Clerk is hereby au- thorized and directad to transfer the said sum of $756.20 from said Capital Reserve Fund to Budget Account #230, "Park Department General" to be expended only for the purpose herein bofore set forth Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carried. By Alderman ahurgar; sec. by Ald. Thompson Vuhereas, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to section 6c of tho General Municipal Law a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment, dsignat�d as "City of Ithaca", Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public V'uorks Equipment, and 9'' Common Council Proccodings -2.- Sept. 4, 1946 Whereas, the Board of Public Yorks has raquastod that an appro- priation from said fund be made for the purchase of a car unloader, a spocifica item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Roservo Fund Now Therefore Be It hesolved, that the expenditure of the sum of $600.00 from Capital Reserve Fund#5 for the purchase of a car un•• loader be and hereby is authrtzed,4nd the City Clerk is hereby autho- rized, and directed to traniTA Ab said sum of $600,00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to budget account 181, "Highway Maintenance" to be ezpended only for the purpose herein before set forth. Ayes 8 Nays 0 Carried. FIR! INaURANCE CITY BUILDINGS-INCREASED. The Clork reported that upon rucomrandation of the Buildings an Grounds Committee, the Board of Public horks, at a meeting held Aug. 28, 1946, agreed that fire insurancu coverage on City buildings should bw increased by 25A which would requiro 0122,400.00 additional insurance, and by resolution requested the Council to appropriate the sum of $360.00 to cover cost of the increase for the term of the policy which ox.- pires Aug. 1, 1947. By Alderman Shurger9 sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that the request be approved, and that the sum of 1360.0 0 be and hereby is appropriated from Contingent Funds to budget account #265 "General Insurancw". Unanimously Carried. REDEMPTION OF BONDS-CAPITAL RESERVE ACCOUNT #1 The Clerk reported that it has been found necessary o designate an individual to ex-► ocute the "Request For Payment" of the bonds in the Buffalo Street Bridge Capital Reserve Account, and he suggostud that an amended resolution be passed at this time. By Alderman Gillette; sec, by gild. Housewoller Whereas, ' thare has been set up in City of Ithaca Capital Rosarve Account Q. Buffalo St. Bridge over Cayuga Inlet, the sum of Q50,000. and Whereas, $49,950. of this sum was invested in United States Doi• fonde Bonds, Series F. and Whereas, the Board of Public Yorks has advertised for bids for the reconstruction of the bridge, and said bids were received and opened on Aug. 14, 1946, Now, Tharoforc Be It Resolved, that redemption of x67, 500.00 Maturity Value;, of United States Dofenso- Bonds, Series F. dated Au;, 1, 1942, nukbored D82704F 1 :; 500.00, M2401`78-9F @ 11000.00 V19661 L x5000.00, and X23660-1-2-3-4-5 F @ $10,000.00, issued in name of "City of Ithaca, N. Y. , Trustee of Capital Reserve Fund #1, Reconstruction of West Buffalo St. bridge over Cayuga Inlet pur- suant to A resolution adopted by the Common Council of the �ity of Ithac-n, Y. Y., dated May 61 1942", be and hcroby is authorized and directed, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk, Floyd H. 6pringor be and he haroby is authorized in? directed to oxecuto the request for payment of said bonds on behalf of the City of Ithaca, N. Y, Unanimously Carried. DAMAGE CLAIMS The Clerk roportcd th.0 q claim for damages in the amount of 300.00 filed by the Sun Insuranco Office Ltd, of 55 Fifth Ave* New York, covering damages paid by that company to Lucy Thirll of 209 So. Corn. St. , and a bill in the amount of QSO.00 filed by Loola Hodge of 319 Floral nvo. for damages caused by a falling limb wore turned over to the Insurance Carrier for .nttontion. REGIONAL INSTITUTE-MAYORS CONFLRENCE The Clerk reported that the Regional Ins i u o of th67 Mayors Confornco is to ba hold in Bing- hamton on Sopt. 18, 1946, and that it is customary to authorize the Mayor, City Attorney and one Alderman to attend. By Alderman Housowoller9 sec, by Ald. Shurgor Resolved, that the Mayor, City Attorney and one Aldarmnn be authorized to attend the meeting at City exponso. Carried. "IR 63RVICE-CITY OF ITHACA Tho Clark roportod roccipt of notice from the Uivil awronautics Board that the petition submitted by tho City of Ithaca in the "Middle atlantic area Case has boon raceivod and an order granted for"lonvo to intorvanc". Common Council Proccodings -3- Sopt. 4, 1946 Attorney Lee stated th-.t a brief has boon prepared and iiill be submitted at an oarly date. ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS Attornc;y Lee reported that thorn is nod n.g In the present or finances that prohibits unnecossary noises by auto' s or motor cycles nob to prevent autoists from driving through gas stations at intersections to avoid dolay at traffic signals. Tho matter of preparing- amendments to the ordinances to prohibit thus,_ nuisanc: s was roforrcd to tho Attorney and Chartor and Ordin-- and Committee for attention. AUDIT By gldorman Gillette; soc. by Ald. Shurgor _iesolved, that the bills audited by tho Finance Committeo be and tho same hereby are approved and ordcrod paid. Carriod. TAXI CAB ORDINAYCE Ch-airman Thompson of the Police Committee re- portod th^.t no decision has bean' roachod in reg -.rd to th:; rcquost fia:;d ,:t the meting hold pug. 7, 1946, that residence of at least one year bo a requisite in granting taxi driv ;rs licansos. lifter discussion Aldorman Swanson rocom: ,-ndod that tho ordinances bo amended to require such restrictions and it was moved, By Aldorman Swenson; soc. by 1-.1d. Thompson Rosolvad, that the City attornoy and Charter and Ordinanco Com- mittoa b.o directed to prcparo such an amendment and present same for consideration by the Council. Carried. PARKING-WESTBOURNE LANE iieting Mayor Gibb reported rocoipt of a complaint in regard to all night parking in Vlostbourne Lane. Attention was called to the fact that the street is not city owned, and Attornoy Loa expressed the opinion that since it is not a dead and street that parking regulations can-bo enforced. Tho Police Committee was roqucstud to investigate the complaint . FIRE LSCAPES-ROOMING HOUSE Mr. Gibb also reported racoipt of a complaint in regard to a rooming houro in thQ samo vicinity, housing about 20 students, on which. thjru are no fire escapes. Tho Police Committee was requested to investigate the matter and rof�r it to the prop .;r authorities. , -REDUCTION OF WORKING HOURS-•P,;ID FIREMEN lIldcrman Gilletto pres,_�ntod the following letter rocoivod from the Firc Commissioners. rt August 29, 1946° r Alderman E. Gilletto, City Hall Ithaca, N, Y. Dear Aldorman Gillotta ; Wo do horoby submit to you as Chairman of tho Committo:,,, on Firc Rolations of the Common Council, , ' you requested at th, meeting held bctwean your committee and tho Bonrd of. Fire Commissioners, on Tuosday, August 27, 1946, the plan and cost to reduce the working hours of the Paid Fireman from of ghty-four hours to- sixty hours per week. As you know, the Paid Firoman are working oi�t)wfour hours p r weak, which does not givo them a day off per work. But in order to got a day off, thoy work a full twenty-four trick one d,ay a wick. At- ta_chod you will find a signed petition submitted to the Firo Com, missionurs by the Paid Firomon for shortor hours. In order to comply with their roquust, six more mjn would havo to bo add.;d to thu Firc Force of th- City of'Ithac-.. This cost would b,; v,;ry small to tho City, considering the valuo of the prop..rty now protoctod by our Fire Lap.artmcnt. St^rting salary, with ncv✓ sot up in wages, would bu ; 2000. per year, thus X12,000. ( xtra cost to the City. also attached you will find a working schodulu, as you sug acted, so you `cyan soc just how tho plan for sixty hours par wook will work out . Wa do o-.rnostly ask your approv ,.l of this plan, as many Cities thru out tho Unitod Statos arc now using this plan, and many more are planning to use it. Also d.a fejl that tho working m^.n today is entitlod. to ono full day off a !rack. Common Council Procoodings -4- Supt . 55 1946 With your early approval, Chief Tr2vis ctin cell for a Civil Service; examination and havo an oli; iblo list so that tho sixty hour a weak plan could go into forca January 1. 1947. Thanking you, wo remain. G,.W.Roynolds, Chairman of Fire Commissioners V. C. Schneider, Commissioner L. E. Cook, Commissioner i'ho matter was roforrad to th" Fire: Committeo for study and ro c oi:u .;nd '.ti on. DOUBLE P_�hING "ldorman 6hurgor st 7tod that the Police Dop.,rtmont soam to ba rolaxing in their afforts to oliminato double parking ^nd the matter was ruYrrod to the Police Committee for attention. WIDENING TAUGH_,NNOCK BLVD* l ldorm^.n Gillette suggastod th,.t widon- ing TQQhannock Blvd. in the block botwoon Buffalo St. and the L, V. R.R, £raight house would l aliuva congestion at that point. By Aldorman Gillottog sec. by Ald. Shurgor Rbsolvod, that the matter bo raforrod to thy, Boird of Public Works for considor^tion. C nrria d. On motion the mooting was idjourn-d. F. Hi Springer City Clark COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS-AUDIT SHEET September 4, 1946 N. Y. Telephone Co. $ 45.90 '✓ Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 3991r' N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp 2,20v T. G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. 10,22L./ D. Boardman Lee 100000Y' A. J. Laux & Co. 8,66 --- The Corner Book Store 1.80"- Norton Printing Co. 20,00�/' Clarence Tomplins 6.50 - Aaron G. Mintz 69.00 Matthew Bender & Co. 25,00c/ Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 9.50,✓ W, A._ Harvey Sporting Goods Co. 266.03 W, T. Pritchard 2,40-- Socony-Va,euum Oil Co. 38.2],✓" Lyle Signs Inc. 146.95 ✓f No Y, Telephone Co. 8.12✓ Ithaca Co-op G.L.F. Service Inc. 57.00✓ Minnokotat ,& Mining Mfg, Coo 15,40 ---- N• Y, State Elec. K Gas Corp. 52.26✓ E. Paul Nedrow 17.99 American Coin Lock Co. Inc, 230104,"Kiwanis Boys Baseball Federation, Inc. 216,00v- Joseph J. Tatascore 100,001-1 Robert L. Cullen 100.00 ✓ Joseph J. Tatascore 185000.11, Ithaca Sporting Goods. 13085* FINANCE COMMITTEE CITY HEALTH DEPARTMENT September 4, 1946 Albert M. Donohue $ 12. X9 " Dr. John Gordon " Dr. Arthur Gould 10.00 Helen Crowley 10.00 leanor J. Kern 2.00 10. 35 !d'Laura A. Head x.23 'Irs. Label Carlton 17. 10 � "A °' nthony J. Leone 10,00 t,"14. J. Kolar 64. 61 p-N. Y. Telephone Co. 7.32 T. G. dfillers 1.91 ,Ithaca Wlndovrt Cleaning Co. 20.00 ., -Henry B. Wightman 10.00 FINANCE COMMITTEE: s COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N,,Y. Special Meeting 5 P.M, Sept. 23, 1946 PRESENT Acting Mayor - Gibb Aldermen Thompson, Connors# Shurger, Housewellert Gillette., Swenson.# Morris, Barnard, Slocum Attorney - Lee Clerk - Springer Acting Mayor 11ibb announced the meeting was called to con- sider the purchase of new noting machines and to transact such other business as might properly be brought before the Council. PURCHASE OF 2 LtOTING i1QACHINES .AUTHORIZED The Clerk reported receipt of notice from the Election oI issioners that due to the number of candidates to be voted for at the coming election# that the 7 party machines will be inadequate, and he recommended the purchase _ of 2 new 9 party machines at a cost of $1078.00 each, F.O.B0 James- town, which with the 16 now owned by the City will provide all districts with 9 party machines and an extra one for emergency use., He also reported receipt of a letter from the Automatic Voting Machine Co. of Jamestown stating that new machines will not be avail- able until some time after election but that fully guaranteed, recon ditioned machines can be provided and tht exchange made later 'without additional cost to the City, a tradein allowance based on the age of the old machines will also be made, By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Alderman Gillette Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to place an order with the Automatic Voting Machine Corpn.# for 2 new 9 ' party voting machines at the total cost of $2156,00, FfO.B# Jamestown N. Y., with the understanding that machines will be provided for the November 5th* election at no extra expense to the City, and Be It Further Resolved, that the sum of $2176.00 or so much there- of as may be necessary be and hereby is appropriated from contingent funds to budget item #117, Election Eommissioners, for the purchase of the machines. Ayes 10 Nays 8 Unanimously Carried.. EX-MAYOR CONLEYS LETTER-ARE-RESIGNATION The Following letter from Ex-Mayor Conley was presented and read. It Sept, 9, 1946 City Clerk and Members of the Common Council City Hall Ithaca, N. Y. On August 30th I tendered to you my resignation as Mayor, to become effective November 10, 1946. This was necessit=ated by the action of the State Liquor Authority which ruled that, as Mayor of the City of Ithaca, I was technically a police officer, and therefore should I continue in that office I could not retain my license to operate my retail liquor store. My resignation at that time came after a conference with the ABC Com- missioner., and with the understanding that it would be possible for me to resign, effective November 10th, which would have given the Common Council time to prepare for my sucessor. Howevery since Aug- ust 30th 0 City Attorney Boardman Lee and my self ,have studied the Public Officers Laws of N. Y. State and have come to the conclusion it was impossible to resign, effective at a later date, and that my resignation became effective upon its presentation to the City Clerk, It is therefore necessary that I notify you that I am no longer legally the Mayor of the City of Ithaca, my resignation becoming effective August 30, 19464 Neither the Otate Liquor Authority, the City Attorney or others question my being legally qualified to serve out the term of my office; However, I have been forced to choose between continuing in thatof- fice, or retaining ownership of my retail package liquor store. .It is only because the failure to retain this license would cause me great personal financial loss that I have reluctantly chosen this course of action, I wish to thank the citizens- of Ithaca for the honor and opportunity they gave me as Mayor to put intop operation the many progressive plans outlined during my campaign last fall. For►tun^tcly most all of these are under way at the pros.,,tt time. Common Council ,p-v-001&-odings -2- Sept , 23, 1946 I fuwerher wish to thank all Members of the Common Council: and other *'ity Officials for their loyalty, confidence and cooperation which has meant so much to me personally, and which has made possible the inauguration of these projects. It has been an honor, privilege and pleasure to have worked witht and served you. Sincerely James Conley Ex-Mayor " " RESIGNATION POLICE COMMISSIONER BURNS The following letter from 1 acting Mayor Gibb was presented and read, Sept. 90 1946 Hon. .4rthur N. Gibb, acting Mayor Common Council City of Ithaca, N. Y.: Gentlemen: The circumstances surrounding the resignation of Mayor James Conley, political and otherwise, prompts my resignation as Police Commission- er, effective immediately. I sincerely trust that the citizens of Ithaca will elect a new Mayor, who will continue the programs and ' Policies of Mayor Conley, thus preventing the return of partisian politics to City Hall, During the past eight months the police department has materially improved its service to the community although many planned programs have not been completed due to the lack of time . In the interest of better police service in the future and preserving the high type of personnel in the department, I hope the following will be given consideration. a, Adjust present salaries to meet present high cost of living. b. Develop a practical pension plan. c. Continuation of the police training school for new members of the department and advanced training prpgrams for older men of the department. d. Appoint a policewoman at an early date to combat juvenile delinquency-This appointment has been approved by the Council. Ole Closer cooperation with local schools and colleges in the interest of solving mutual problems. f. Continue presenttraffic survey and plan long range traffic and parking program, I wish to extend my sincere appreciation to members of the department for their cooperation -and loyalty; to those members of the, 13oard of aldermen, who have cooperated and supported planned programs for the betterment of the department ; to the clergy, school authorities and citizens who assisted in planning the various programs to make Ithaca a better place in which to live, Sincerely) John C, Burns, Police Commissioner." APPOINTMENTS BY ACTING MAYOR GIBB The following lett-r from Acting Mayor Gibb was presented and read. , Sept. 23y 1946 To the Common Council Gentlemen: Due to conditions that have made it necessary for me as Acting Mayor to assume the full duties of Mayor I find it desirable to resign at once my position on the following standing Committees of the Council viz Finance, and Board of Public Works. To fill the above vacancies I hereby submit the following nom- inations: Finance and 4,ecounts: Mr, Roy Shurger - Chairman. Relation with Bd, of Public Works - 0. T. 6wenson. In addition to the above I also hereby resign as the Councils representative on the Board of Zoning r,ppeals and submit the name of Mr. H. F. Thompson, to fill this position for the balance of my term. Common Council Proceedings -3_ Sept 23, 1946 Mrs, Aloe J. Sullivan having resi-ned her position as a member of the Board of Public Welfare having left Ithaca to reside elsewhere I hereby submit for your approval the name of Mrs. Clair H# McDaniels , to fill this position for the unexpired term of, Mrs. Sullivan} ending Dec. 31 1951. I regret that I am unable at this time to submit the name of a successor to the office of Police Commissioner, but hope to do so as soon as possible , Respectfully submitted, Arthur N. Gibb Acting Mayor " By Alderman Gillette; sec. by Kld, Houseweller Resolved, that the appointments to Committees as set forth in Acting Mayor Gibbsf letter be and hereby are in all respects approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the appointment of Clair H, McDaniels to the position of Commissioner of Public Welfare for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 1951, of malice J. Sullivan resigned, be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously Carried. ORDINANCE 'AM FNDEM,ENTS Alderman Houseweller, Chairman of the Charter m & Ordinance omittee reported that the Committee does not recommend adoption of an ordinance which would require' a years residenoe of the applicant before a taxi drivers license may be issued* as under present ordinances the Police Department have control of the issu- ance- of such licenses and it was moved By Aldt Houseweller; sec. by Aldo Morris Resolved, that the report of the Committee be and hereby is approved. Carried. Alderman Houseweller presented 2 ordinances as prepared by the. Committee and Attorney Lee which were acted upon as follows : By Alderman Morris; sec. by Ald. Thompson Resolved, that Chapter VI of the City ordinances be amended. by' adding a new section designated Sect, 1 as. follows : Chapter VI, Sec. 1 MOTOR VEHICLE NOISES No person shall within the City of Ithaca operate any motor pro- pelled vehicle which backfires, or which is otherwise noisy, nor shall any person cause any horn or device for signalling upon any vehicle to be sounded without cause, so as to disturb the peace and quiet of the people or anpoy any portion thereof. Violation' of this ordinance shall eonstitutedisorderly conduct . Effective upon publication. Ayes 10 Unanimously Carried. Nays 0 By Alderman Houseweller; sec. by t,ld, Barnard Resolved, that Chapter VI of the City Ordinance be amended by adding a new section designated as Section 4 as follows : Chapter VI, Sect: 4 USE OF PRIV,JE PROPERTY AS THOROUGHFARE No person shall use private property as a thoroughfare, nor- ride, drive or cause to be propelled any vehicle over, upon or across private property, except at the invitation of the owner or where such person has legitimate business with the. owner of the premises. Viol(.tibbW of this ordinance shall constitute disorderly conduct. Effective upon publication. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Unanimously Carried. SALARY-ACTING MAYOR Alderman Gillette suggested that in view of Mayor Con leyst resignation necessitating the Acting Mayor taking over the full duties of Mayor, it seems proper that the regular salary of Mayor be paid him. City Attorney Lee ruled that there was no legal objection to so provide and it was moved, By Alderman Gillette; sec. by Aldermen Shurger, Houseweller, and Thompson. Whereas it has become necessary for the Acting Mayor to assume the full duties of Mayor until Dec. 31, 1946, and until, a successor to Mayor Conley resigned, shalkl de duly elected and assume office; Common Council Proceedings -4- Sept . 230 1946 Now Therefore Be It Resolvedp that the salary of Mayor be payable to the Acting. Mayor as from Sept . 1, 1946, and so long as he shall fulfill the duties of the office . Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk W_ . COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.M, Oct. 2, 1946 PRESEN T Acting Mayor - Gibb Aldermen -- Thompson, Connors, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Morris , Barnard, Slocum -attorney Lee chamberlain - Snyder Police Chief - Marshall Clerk -+ Springer MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held Sept, 4, 1946, and of the Sperm cal Meeting held Sept. 230 1946, were duly approved. ELECTION INSPECTORS-WAGE INCREASE The following letter from the Democratic ' ity ommittee was presented and read: T o - The common Council Oct. 1, 1946 At a meeting of the Democratic City Committee held at Democratic Headquarters in the City of Ithaca, N. Y. on the 18th day of September 1946;-- It being the sense of the meeting that the present pay of Electio- Inspectors is not commensurate with the work involved, and not com- parable to pay for similar work in other communities;-- The following Resolution. was unanimously adopted;-- Resolved - That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca be respect- fully requested to raise the pay of Election Inspectors in the City of Ithaca, Nt Y. to the sum of Ten Dollars per day for work in primar:T and election days. Edw. ti, Richardson .icting City- Chairman �► petition signed by 22 Republican election inspectors was presented requesting an increase in per diem pay for inspectors from seven to ten dollars. Mr, TaK,Powers, Chairman of the Republican City Committee report�a that no formal request for an increase was filed with the City Com- mittee, but in discussion with the Committee and several inspectors, it was agreed that some recognition. should be given them. By Alderman Morris; sec, by Alderman Swenson Resolved, that effective Oct, 4y 1946, first day of registration, that the per . diem pay for Election Inspectors be and hereby is fixed at $10,00, and Be It Further Resolved, that the sum of $1020.00 be and hereby is appropriated from Contingent funds to budget item #117, Election Commissioners. to cover the increase in wages. Ayes 9 Nays # Unanimously Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS WITHIN CONSTRUCTION & PERM. IMP. ACCT. The Clerk reported that at a meeting held Sept. 25, 1946, the Board of Public `forks requested approval of the transfer of funds within the Construc- tion and Improvement Account to permit the completion of the gravel basing program for which the Council appropriated $5000.00 on May 10, 1946,E By Alderman Houseweller; sec. by Ald. Thompson Resolved, that the transfer of funds within the account be approve' as requested; Carried, WATER SERVICE FOR S. J.ROBERTS APPROVED, The Clerk reported that the request of ,J*Roberts of the Slaterville Road for permission to con- nect with a 2 inch privately owned water line was approved by the Board of Public Works at a meeting held Sept. 25, 1946, and recom- mended to the Council for approval. By alderman Houseweller; sec, by Ald, Swenson Resolved, that this Council approve extension of water service to the Roberts property, = Carried. 1_02 Council Proceedings -2- Oct. 2V 1946 PARKING CONDITIONS-SOUTH AVE. T he Clerk reported receipt of notice from Mr. H.Hr enson., Traffic Control Officer of the University that parking of students cars on the campus will be prohibited when the University opens and that a number of cars now being parked at the rear of the Law School will probably be parked in Old South five. which is very narrow and which will create a difficult traffic problem, Police Chief Marshall recommended that parking in this street be limited to one side at least., and the matter was referred to the Chief and Police Committee for study and recommendation. ROBERT .A JOHANNSEN-DxNIr,GE CLAIMS The Clerk reported that a claim for damages to his care, caused by hitting a trench in the Eddy St . pave- ment as filed by Mr. Johannsen was referred to the insurance carrier for attention. REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS-CITY HALL Chief Marshall recommended the removal of the parking meters in front of City Hall and the reserva- tion of the space for Official City cars. Acting Mayor Gibb stated that the matter was presented at his request as he felt that officials of the city on city business, should be provided with parking space near City Hallo, By Alderman Swenson; sec. by :old. Houseweller Resolved, that 4 parking meters in the east side of Tioga St. in the block between Seneca St. and the driveway leading to the Police and Fire Department garages be removed, and Be It further Resolved, that Chapter VI, Section 2, Paragraph G be amended by adding the following; No vehicle other than official City vehicles or vehicles operated by Officials of the City, shall be parked or permitted to stand on the east side of North Tioga St . between Seneca St. and the drive leading to the Police and Fire Department garages at any time, except on Saturdays after 1 P.M. and on Sundays. Effective upon publication. Ayes 9 Nays 0 Carried. TRAFFIC CONGESTION - COLLEGE AVE. Police Chi©f Marshall reported receipt of complaints espec al y from Ithaca Railways, in regard to traffic conditions in the 400 block of College Ave . and he suggested the removal of meters and prohibition of parking on the west side of the street to relieve the congestion. By Alderman Houseweller; sec, by xld. Morris Resolved, that the matter be referred to Chief., Police Committee, and City Supt. and Engr, for study and recommendation. Carried. EXTENSION OF METERED PARKING I�REA REC0MME:3BED Chief Marshall presented a map and a list of streets or sections of streets on which after a thorough survey by the Police Department, he recommended installation of parking meters. He stated that many streets near the business sections including West State and adjacent streets are being used for all day parking to the exclusion of shoppers and short time parker:_ and that in his opinion the installation of meters would be of great benefit to the shopping public. The survey called for the removal and relocation of some meters and the installation of 403 new one and two hour meters . Acting Mayor Gibb reported that the City engineer recently made a study and report on traffic and parking problems and should be con- sulted on the proposed extension of the metered area. By alderman Houseweller; sec. by Ald. Morris Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Chief., Police Com- mittee., City Supt, and City Engr. for study and recommendations. Carried. _AUDIT By Alderman Gillette ; sec. by Aldo Connors Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. S On motion the meeting was ad, ourned, i F Sriner p g City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL -AUDIT SHEET October 2, 1946 N. Y. Telephone Co. 43.E4 N. Y. State Conference of Mayors 275.00 v'Addressograph Multigraph Corp. 29.65 ,:,L. Boardman Lee 50.00 1,,' A.J.Laux & Co. 7.66 ,T.G.Millers' Sons' Paper Co. 8.82 `Ithaca Journal 61.82 �-''Aaron G. Mintz 46.00 t Matthew Bender & Co. 24.00 G,Stover Printing Co. 49.20 V Socony-Vacuum 0:11 Co. 39.80 & W. T. Pritchard ,:Andy Soyring 39.48 Seneca St. Garage 7.60 3.2.5 5 L:-N.Y. Telephone Co. 8.2 i,.,.Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts 5,?7 ,, J.J.Driscoll Lumber Co. 1.56 i- N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 59,54 ,,_N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 30.64 11E.Paul Nedrow 16.31 u'Cornell University 3.00 '-Magee-Hale Park-O-Meter Co. 50.00 C.A. Snyder .74 /' Ithaca Ins. Agency 1.41 H. C. Thorne 35.81 H. Co Thorne 65.58 FINANCE COMMITTEE CITY HEALTH DEPAF'TFJENT October 2, 1946 M. J. Kolar 62.02 , Margaret Crowley 1. 20 ✓ Eleanor J. Kern 17.01 i Laura A. Head 21.004- Albert Donohue 12.18 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas 3. 36✓ Ithaca Window Cleaning Co. 20.00✓a Dept. of Health of N. Y. City 3.38 Mrs. Mable Carlton 10.00 N. Y. Telenhone Co. 8. 87 ✓' FINANCE CO'1(1AITTEE: f # i-4 COMMION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N.Y. Regular Meeting 5 P.M, Nov. 6 1946 s PRESENT Acting Mayor - Gibb Aldermen- Thompson, Connors, Shurger: Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Barnard, Slocum. Attorney - Lee Welfare Director -• Post Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. APPOINTMENTS Acting Mayor Gibb announced the' appointment of the following persons to positions and for the term set opposite their names and requested Council approval. Wm. J. Sammons, Commissioner of Welfare to complete the unexpired term of Dr, F+ J. McCormick, resigned. Term ending Dec.31, 1948. Amos H. Davenport, Examining Board for Electricians to complete the unexpired term of Wm. Norton resigned. Term ending Dec. 31, 1946. By Alderman Gillette; sec. by Ald. Swenson Resovledf that the above appointments be and they hereby are ratified and confirmed, for the position and term set opposite their respective names. Unanimously Carried. STOP SIGNSZWILLARD WAY-UNIVERSITY AVE. ActingtMayor Gibb expressed t e op nio a s op signs should e " installed on Stewart Ave. at the intersection with Willard Way . By Alderman Houseweller; sec, by hld, Shurger Resolved that the matter be referred to the Police Committee for investigation and recommendation. Carried. Alderman Morris entered at this time. PARKING REGULATIONS-STEWART AVE. tx hitter from R. B. Meigs Assis- tant Treasurer of Cornell , was presented, requesting modification or suspension of No Parking regulations on the cast side of Steuart. Ave. , between University and old South Avenues, to permit parki-ng of cars - owned by veterans who will occupy barracks recently erected along the east side of Stewart iive. By rlderman Swenson; sec . by -ild. Houseweller Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Police Committee for study and recommendation..` Carried. TOWNLEY-D XMxGE CL11IM The Clerk reported receipt of a letter °rom Katherine own ey, sister of Miss Hetty B. Townley, calling atten- tion to the fact that on Oct. 26, 1946,' Hetty Townley suffered in. juries when she fell on the sidewalk in front of premiss of the Knights of Pythias at 217 W, State Sts, and entering a claim for damages, By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Insurance Carrier for attention;, WAGE R°iTE•-CUSTODIANS VOTI G PLACES The Clerk reported that the Board of Education has ndcently increased the salary of school cus- todians and suggest that the rate paid these men by the City. for the overtime put in, bo increased to ,75 per hour, He stated that bills in todays audit, submitted by the custodians at three schools used for polling places are based on the ,75 rate . By lk1darman 6hurger; sec. by 1�1d. Swenson Resolved, that the hourly rata for school custodians for overtirm put in on behalf of the City on primary, registration and election days be and hereby is set at sevonty-five ( ,75) cents. Carried. Common Council Proceedings -2-1 Nov. 6, 1946 PURCH,;SE OF 1 NEW VOTING MACHINE sUTHGRIZEDO The Clerk recommeq .ded setting up funds in the 1947 budget for the purchase of 1 additional 9 party voting machine, since due to the large number of voters in the 4thq dist, of the Fourth Ward it has been necessary to use 2 machines for voting which does not leave a space 9 party machine. He stated that the automatic Voting Machine 6ompany of Jamestown has offered to make a trade-in allowance of $50#00 each on the three remaining 7 party machines which would make the net price of the machine $928*00 F.O.B. Jamestown, and that the machine will be shipped with the two ordered previously, payment to be made on or before June 1, 1947. By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Ald. Houseweller Resolved, that the purchase of the machine be approved and that funds be set up in the 1947 budget for payment, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Acting Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with the Automatic Voting Machine Company on behalf of the City, for the purchase of the machine, Unanimously Carried. SERVICE aGREEMENT-BURROUGHS ADDING MACHINE CO.A new service agree- ment submitted by the Bii rroughs Goes covering 2 machines in the Chamberlains Office was presented. Iii was explained that the semi- annual charge of $20.87 is an increase over previous agreements, By alderman Houseweller; sec. by Ald. Morris Resolved, that the agreement be approved, and Be It Further Resolved$ that the Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. N.Y.S. ASSESSORS ASSN. ME,,ETING. A request was received from Assessor Thorne for permission to attend a meeting of the Executive Board of the N.Y.S. iissessors Assn., to be held in Albany on Nov# 25,11946. By Alderman Shurger; sec. by ald. Swenson Resolved, that Assessor Thorne be authorized to attend the meet- Resolved., at City expense, Carried. � .tirk TRANSFER OF' CONSTRUCTION LND PERM,,NENT IMP. FUNDS. The Clerk re- ported 'that at n, meeting hold Oct. 23, 1-T461 th e oard of Public Works approved a recommendation that the area north of City Hall be developed as a parking area for City Dept, and City - Officials cars„ and that the Board requited Council approval of the transfer of funds in the Construction and Permanent Improvement Account to defray the cost which is estimated at $1,800*001 By Alderman Shurger; sec, by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that tbgnsfer of the funds be and hereby is approved. Carried. PARKING METER INST,�LL,,TION-MUNICIPAL PARKING -.REh The Clerk reporte that at a meeting held Oct. 23, 1946) the board of Public �+orks approved the installation of par'.�ing meters in the Mun. Pkg, Areas the meters to be paid for from collections} and that the Clerk was directed to place an order for 75 meters at $78„00 each, By t-lderman Morris; sec. by Hld. Houseweller Resolved, that the installation of meters in the Mun. Pkg, area be and hereby is approved, aril Be It Further Resolved$ that the Mayor and City Clerk be author- ized to execute a contract on behalf of the City for the purchase of the meters, Carried. ZONING ORDIN�iNCE ,MENDNENT. The Clerk reported that at a Public Hearings he d 06—t. -30t 1946, which was duly advertised the Planning Commission approved and recommended to the Council for approval an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would permit the use of vacant property for off-street parking. The proposed amendment was read and it was moved, By alderman Morris ; sec, by Ald. Houseweller Resolved$ that the Building Zone Ordinances being Chapter V of the City Ordinances be amended by adding to Section 4 b the followin PARKING LOTS. Anything herein contained to the contrary notwith- standings the Board of Zoning Appeals after a public hearing, may grant permissions for such time not to exceed five years and upon such terms and conditions as it shall designates for the use of any suitable lot or parcel of ground as off-street parking space 4., Common Council Proceedings -3- Nov. 6, 1946 for private passenger automobiles. Effective upon publication. Ayes 10 Nays 0 Carried. ITHACA RAILWAY INC.-PETITION A Petition submitted by Ithaca Railway Inc;, was presented requesting permission to extend its present franchise routes in the East Hill section, for a period of five (5) years„ By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Ald. Swenson Resolved, that the petition be received and that a public hearing thereon as provided by law be held at the next regular meeting of the Council on the 4th* day of December 1946 at 5 oclock P.M. at which time all persons interested in such extension shall be given an opportunity to be heard, further that notice of said public hearing be given by publishing and mailing notices thereof as re- quired by law, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Council Committee on relations with' the Board of Public Works be requested to confer with that Board on the proposed extension of routes. Carried, TAX LIMITATIONS City Attorney Lee reported that at the request of the Mar or ducation the Finance Committee of the Council, the Mayor, Attorney and 'City Clerk met with the Finance Committee of toe Board of Education at which time plans were formulated to re- quest legislation to eliminate the schools from the limitation of 2% on assessed valuations imposed by Sec, 10 of tirticle 8 of the constitution,, the amount raised by tax on real estate for school purposes, Acting Mayor Gibb explained that this action is necessary since our present margin between current tax levies--for City and School - purposes exclusive of debt service is approximately $25,000,00 which is too close for safety, -By tilderman Swenson; sec. by Ald, Gillette WHERE -,St the present permissable margin over and above the current tax levies for city and school purposes is less than $25,000; and J WHEREi,S1, it is the senso of this Council that such margin is en- tirely inadequate , especially in view of possible emergencies and the continuing rise in the cost of administering essential city services; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Council approve the sub- mission to the legislature at its next session of proposed legis" lation for the purpose of eliminating entirely from the limitation of two per cent on assessed valuation imposed by Section 10 of tirticle 8 of the constitution the amount raised by tax on real es- tate for school purposed, and FURTHER that this Council request the speedy enactment - of such legislation, FURTHER that the Mayor appeal to Senator Hammond and Assemblyman Shaw for their favorable action on the legislation. Unanimously Carried. WELF,i,RE ADEINISTRATION AGREEMENT Attorney Lee presented the fol- lowing proposed agreement between the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins for the administration of Welfare under Option 4 of Title 3a of the Social Welfare Law for a period of two (2) years beginning Jan. 1, 19474 He stated that the agreement has been ap- proved by the City Welfare Commission and the Board of Supervisors,, and alderman Morris stated that the Welfare Committee of the Council also approves the agreement, it THIS AGREEMENT Made this day of 1946, by and between the CITY OF ITHhCi;, a nicipal corporation of th-e State of New York, located in Tompkins County, hereinafter referred to as the Cityt and the COUNTY OF TOMPKINS, a municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of -New York, hereinafter referred to as the County; WITNESSETH; WHEREAS, the City has elected to operate its welfare depart- ment under Option 4 of Title 3a of the Social Welfare' Law (Section 74-e ) for a period of two years, commencing January If 1947; and WHEREt;S, the County has by resolution of its Board of Super- visors duly adopted at a regular meetingof said board held on the 19th day of August; 19461, approved the elected : so made by the City; and Common Council Proceedings �4- Nov. 6, 1946 WHEREAS, the City desires thereunder to continue to administer the public assistance and care f or which it is responsible and further to contract with the County for the City Welfare Department to administer in the city the public assistance and care for the administration of which the County is responsible ; NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto mututally covenant and agree as follows : 1. The County Commissioner shall pay over to the City on or before the 2nd day of January, 1947, for use as a revolving fund, an amount equal to one quarter of that portion of the countyts annual appropriation for public assistance and care, estimated to be necessary to meet the cost of public assistance and care for which the county is responsible in the city. 2 Upon presentation by the City to the County Commissioner of claims duly verified by the City Welfare Official, for the amounts expended for public assistance and care for which the county is responsible during the preceding month, the County Commissioner shall reimburse such revolving fund for the amount of the claims so audited, 3, The County Commissioner shall pay over to the city on or before the 2nd day of January, 1947, for use as a revolving fund, an amount equal to one quarter of the countyts annual appropriation for its proportionate share of the administrative costs to be in- curred by the City Welfare Department in 1947. Such proportionate share shall be estimated for the purposes of the county budget as follows : 20% of salary of Deputy Director 30% of salary of Case Supervisor 20% of salary of 3 case workers 100% of salary of childrents worker 30'%0 of salary of bookkeeper 30% of salary of 2 stenographers , The City Welfare Department shall keep separate records for the cases for which it is responsible, and those for which the county is responsible. In the month of February, 1947, a special record shall be made showing the time spent by employees of the City Department on county cases, and on -or before the first day of April, 19470 the amount advanced by the County Commissioner to the city for its estimated share of administrative; costs uhall be ' checked against the proper share of the county of such costs, as shown by the February time record, and there shall be an adjustment by pay - ment from the County Commissioner to the City, or from the City to the County Commissioner of the difference between the amount origin- ally estimated and paid for the first quarter, and the amount due.. Such adjustment shall be made upon receipt of a verified claim made by the proper wolf are official. In the months of April, May and June, 1947, a payment shall be made by the County Commissioner to the City upon receipt of a verified claim for the amounts due, in those months respectively, computed on the basis-_of the February time record. Similar time records of the employees of the City Welfare Department, showing the amount of time spent on cases for which the county is responsible, shall be made in the months of May and Nov- ember, 1947, and in, the months of May and Ncvember, 1948, In each of the last six months of 1947 a payment shall be made by the County Commissioner to the City upon receipt of a verified claim for the amounts due in those months respectively, computed on the basis of the May 1947 time record. The payments to be made in. the. first six months of 1948 shall be computed on the basis of the Nov- ember 1947 time record, and the payments to be made in the last six months of 1948 shall be computed on the basis of the May, 1948 time record, 4. On all cases of public assistance and care in the city for which the County is responsible, the amount - of the grant shall be computed on the dame basis as the grants issued by the County Welfare Department for similar cases in the county outside the City. Rates for foster home care shall be standardized throughout the county and policies relating to medical care, clothing purchases and individual allowances to foster children shall accord with the standards required by the County Commissioner. No persons shall be employed by the City Welfare Department any part of whose work is on the forms of assistance for which the county is responsible un. less their qualifications shall comply with the standardsof the State tiVelf_ire Department; and the salaries of all such persons Common Council Proceedings Nov. 6, 1946 shall meet the Civil service requirements established by the cit No such person shall be retained in the employ of the city unless the performance of their duties meets the standards for such work established by the State; Department of Social Welfare and required by the County. 5. It is understood and agreed that all claims to the State of New York for reimbursement on account of assistance givan and administrative costs incurred, shall be made by the municipality responsible for such assistance and administrative costs. In other words, the city shall make claims for reimbursement on cases for which the city is responsible and for its Proportionate administrative costs; and the county shall make rclaims eforaroimf bursement on cases for which the county is responsible, including the cases in the city handled by the City Welfare Department as agent costs. 6. It is understood and agreed that all legal service:; re- quired to be performed in connection with cases involving the wol- f are. or paternity of children, which are being handled by the City Welfare Department, shall be performed by the City Attorney, leavng to the county attorney all such cases arising outside of the City. 7, Upon the t6rmination of this contract any sums remaining unexpended in either the revolving fund set up under paragraph 1 hereof, or the fund for administrative expenses paid in accordance with paragraph 3 hereof, shall be reimbursed by the city to the county, and any sums due to the city from the county pursuant to the provisions of paragraph 2 or 3 hereof, shall be paid by the county to the city. 89 Any claims submitted by the city to the county for reim- bursement shall be made upon the usual county voucher form, to which shall be attached astatement showing a break down of the a- mount expenses and the percentage, upon which reimbursement is requested. 9. This contract shall terminate on December 31, 1948. 10t Any dispute arising between the city and the county with respect to any claim or part of a claim may be referred by either part to the Department of Social and the Department 's determinatio'Welfare of the State of New York, conclusive, n thereof shall be binding and IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties h.:reto have caused these pres. nts to be executed by their duly authorized officers and their respectives seals to be hereunto affixed as of the day and year first above written. THE CITY OF ITH�XC-, 1Ltte st ; BY; Clerk Acting P ayor Attest : THE COUNTY OF TOMPKINS BY Ci, rk Chairman of the Boar77T- Supervisors. By alderman Morris; sec. by «ld+, Swenson Resolved, that the agreement be approved as Be It Further Resolved that the Mayor and CityeClerkdbe authorized and directed to execute the sme on behalf of the City„ Unanimously Carried. CHARTER AMENDMENT-RE SINKING FUND COTv1Pa1ISSION City .'attorney Lee reported the t e fi al payment on dater epartment bonds will be made on Dec, 31, 1946, and that it seems appropriate to repeal the Charter provisions relative to the Commission and be presented -the following proposed Local Law; LOCAL LAW # 1946 A LOC�,L LAW abolishing the office 'of Sinking Fund Commissioner of the City of Ithaca, N. Y. BE' IT EN,XTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHr,Ci, AS FOLLOWS; Section 1, Sections 200 to 205 inclusive of the Ithaca Charter as enacted by Chapter 503 of the laws of 1908 are hereby repealed. Section 2. This Local- Law shall take effect Dec. 31, 1946. The proposed Local Law was referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee Common Council Proceedings -6- Nov. 6, 1946 s .4UDIT By llderman. Shurger; sec. by Ald, Gillette Resolved, that the bills audited, by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. POLICE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Alderman Thompson reported that R; Oct. th. 1v he Polic3 u6mmittee met with the Mayor, City Supt., City Engr.D, Police Chief and a Committee from the merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, to discuss extension of parking meter areas, off-street parking and traffic problems in general$ and at a later dates the Police Committee held another meeting at which time a number of recommendations were agreed-- upon. He stated that with few egceptionsf the recommendations of the Police Chief in re- gard to areas to be metered were approved$ and that a detailed list of areas together with the number and type of meters required will be submitted at a_later meeting. Other recommendations of the Uommittee are as follows ; Prohibit parking on the north side of Seneca from Cayuga to Meadow* and on the south side from Meadow to Fulton Ot* That meters be removed from the east side 'of College Age. from Dryden Rd, to Oak rive. and parking prohibited on that side„ That Ithaca Railways be requested to use 'Dryden Rd, as a bus stop rather that College "ve, at that intersection. That the City attorney be directed to notify the Greyhound Bua Co, to provide off-street parking for their buses, definite time to be decided by the Common Council or at the discretion of the City attorney+ . That the Chief of Police make a report after study of the traffic congestion at State and Fulton Streets. That the Police Department check parking in all areas where park- ing is-restricted. That the matter of left turns into and off of State St. be left to the discretion of the Chief of Police, .That all parking be prohibited in old South Ave . from Stewart Ave. to West Ave. The report and recommendations of the Committee were discussed , and approved subject . to further recommendations by the Committ'ee+ .. ' in regard to changes in the location of maters extended areas and type of meters to be installed; By Alderman Shurger; sec. by iild.' Houseweller Resolved, that Chapter VI, Sect. 2f "No Parking" be and here- by is amended by adding the following; Old South Ave., both sides From Stewart Ave. to Nest five, Effective upon publication Ayes 10 } Nays 0 Carriedl On motion the meeting was adjourned to 5 P.M. Tuesday Nov. 12) 1946„ JJ F. , Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL - AUDIT SHEET November 6, 1946 Finger Lakes Assoc. $ 591,90 Norton Printing Co. 9000 Ithaca, Journal News 26.43 ` N. Y. So Electric & Oas Corp 1,60 , The McBee Co. 363.87` A. Co Gibson Co. Ine. 1.53 N. Y. Telephone Co. 36.54 T50000-11• Boardman Lee • G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. 20.62"x, Charles Caster 6.00 Clarence Tompkins 33.00 F. M. Elston 30 .00 Joseph Mignardi 30,00 ; Aaron G. Mintz 92.00 Edward J• Casey 54.40 Stover Printing Co. 9.50 °` Matthew Bender & Co. 8.50 > Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 1.55 Edward Thompson Co. 25.00 , The Chase National Bank 9.56 ,; William T. Pritchard 3.60s Seneca St. Garage 76.67 ' Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 49941 Andy Soyring 35,13 J. E. Dunlavey 5.13 - Stallman of Ithaca 2.65 '`, N. Y. Telephone Co. 8912 Co-op G. L. F. Service Inc. 48.80 Kolar's Lachine Shop 18.75 Parker& Granville_ 13.504 N. Y. State Bloc. & Gas Corp. 127964 '-" E. Paul Nedrow 21*21 The Dual Parking Meter Co. 9000 Co A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 5.17 N` Ithaca Insurance Agency 339.86 American Coin Dock Co., Inc, 22.72 ' Ithaca Sporting; Goods 158.60 ' FINANCE COMMITTEE , TWO TIM A 00.10 so 0 1' auedlO J 00 Oc', IsqQ -u • It 0 IOICT.� MalIZA-, cola valsqMN 03aeurl": Oc 0 01� nOWS A n", 90. OZ WangIM MWO),, WIWI; 00 M301M 001W vouwl bswwh'� OP "plinlys ').evakc Mass WOMMM Z. 001116 SOMA .'.DO A 00 AvIltrE ail on! sop S W Go 6 w1huzu 6T 001, 4�111UUSID .0011 aisle Cot .05 VbM Vill. rNOWMA10 13Y 1000'�' jvoabA SwAIMM avl= il mo *'�W MY uvwltwwu ------------- T B 0 A F.1 71 ALTH J. Y. Stp,te Elec . & _.,;rs. ivabel Carl-ton 10 . J. Folar 73. ;:,7 I . it'laca, 'A"Indoi-,, 31panInE, P:D. T Y,,)—jr 17,p I e,)'-one 7,J Albert 91.C-1 7 Dr. David Robb F. T,tOv;,.rl Printlnz, Co El ;Ara Dry-kp- Y. CltV of T? th Eleanor J . Kern l 4.5 6,// Laura A. Head ?r(,. 5I v/' H,irtE,, Pharzmacy 7 1:4 FI YA',l CIE, (30 T-VE L:LL Fr • 4J', COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5 P.M. Nov.12, 1946 PRESENT Acting Mayor - Gibb Aldermen- Thompson, Connors, Shurger, Houseweller, Gillette, Swenson, Barnard Attorney - Lee Police Chief - Marshall Fire Commissioner - Reynolds Chamberlain - Snyder Sec. Civil Service Comm.- Worden COMPENSATION PLAN Alderman Shurger, Chairman of the r'inance Committee presented a new ompensation Schedule for 1947, a copy of which is herewith appended. He reported that at a meeting with all department heads, it was agreed that the payment of the cost of living bonus should be discon- tinued and salaries adjusted accordingly, and that the schedule was prepared on that basis after study of recommendations submitted by- the various department heads and after later discussions with them, and that with few exceptions seems to meet with complete approval„ He stated that the increases amount to approximately $27,000.00 which is a reduction of $9450.00 from orJginal department recommenda- tions. After discussion it was moved, By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Alderman Gillette Resolved, that the cost of living bonus payments be discontinued, effective Dec, 31, 1946, and Be It Further Resolved, that the "Compensation Plan" as subtr� tted be approved and adopted, amid the schedule of rbeominended salaries for 1947' tie tentatively approvdd. Unanimously Carried. STEWART AVER PARKING., Alderman Thompson reported that the Police Com- mittee recommend that the request of Cornell University to permit parking on the east side of Stewart Ave, between old South Avep and University Ave. be denied. By Alderman Thompson; sec. by Ald. Houseweller Resolved, that the recommendation be and hereby is approved. Carried. STOP SIGNS^STEWART AVE. AT WILLr'�RD Wily, gild. Thompson reported that after a study, Police Chief Marshal-1 and the Police Committee recom- mend the installation of stop signs in Stewart Ave. on both sides of the intersection of Willard Way and it was moved, By 'kld, Thompson; sec, by Ald. Houseweller Resolved, that the Police Dept, be directed to install the signs as re commended* Carried. PARKING METERS Alderman Thompson reported that the Police Committee recommend the installation of 178 Penny, Niccpl Meters and 322 two hour progressive Motors in areas indicated on the map prepared by the Police Dept. , and that an order be placed immediately with the Dual Parking Meter Co, of Canton Ohio for the meters. By ,-ldVrman Thompson; sec, by al d. Houseweller Resolved: that the recommendation be approved, and that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to place an order with the Dual Park.. ing Meter Cof for 500 motors, at a price not to exceed 77*00 each, in- stalled, meters to be paid for by remittance of at least 50% of col- lection, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authoriz- ed to execute a contract with the Meter Cow on behalf of the City, Unanimously Carried. L.V.R.R, CROSSINGS Alderman Thompson reported that at the request of the Police Goffiffiittoeo Attorney Lee wrote the •6uperintendent of the Railroad Coy, in regard to trains blocking the crossings at the Inlet, and that a reply was received, stating that the matter has been handled in a way that will show improvement., Adjourned Regular Meeting -2- Nov. 12, 1946 LOCAL LAW-RE-SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS. Alderman Houseweller reported that the Uharter and Ordinance Committee recommend passage of the Local Law aboli.shingthe office of Sinking round Commissioner$ and it was regularly movedp seconded and carried that the matter be acted upon at the next regular meeting of the Council. AUDIT" By Alderman Shurger; sec. by Ald. Gillette Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the sair_e hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk !7 ti COMPENSATION PLAN EFFECTIVE Jan. 19 1947 CLASS TITLE RANGE Max,Ann. CLERICAL 8c ADMINISTRATIVE Min. Max. Increment Clerk 1400. 1700. 100. Senior Clerk 1600. 23000 100. Principal Clerk (When est. ) 2200. 2860, 1000 Typ -st 1400. 1700. 100. Senior Typist 1600, 2300. 100. Stenographer 1400. 1800. 100. Senior Stenogrpaher 1600. 2300. 100. aenior acct. Clerk 1600. 2300. 100. Po �itr.,-,eper 2000. 2600, 100. Par ,i M Lot Mgr. 1500 2100, 100, Asr�;ssor 2600. 3600. 200, Assoc. Assessors 500, 1000, 100. E l_dg. Comm. 12000 1800. 100. D�F)uty City Clerk 2900. 3600. 150. =t - Clerk 36 0. 4 00. 200, ut;Y City Chamberlain 20. 2XO0. 2.,000 � y Chamberlain 2900. 3600. 150. L-ty Court Clerk 1740, 1920. 60. :;ec� Civil Serv. Comm. 700. ?';TBLIC WELFARE 'la e 0iorker 1800, 2400. 100. ease Lupervisor 2300, 2700, 100. 1 fp,ll rpPublic Welfare 2300. 2700. 100., )`.rector Public welfare 3000. 3600. 150. %R KS ty Forester 3100, 3700. 150. _jt,.l><.' FNFORCEMIENT Policc Woman 2400, 2800. 150, Patrolman 2400, 2800. 150. ;} Sergeant 2900. 3200, 100, Captain 3300. !?*-,3600, 100 ' Chief 3700, 4000. 100.. Asst, Radio Technician 2000. 2400, 100, Sealer Wts. & Measures 2200. 2600. 100 Dog Vh'.rdnn 800. • UBLIC HEALTH wlt•n Officer icer (City Share ) 3000. 3300. 100t. Health Nurse 2200, 2500. 100., anil,ary & Milk Inspector 2000, 2400, 100. Lair.-y & Meat 11 3400. 3700. 100. FP L Fireman 2400, 2800, 150; Fireman-Mechanic (When est. ) 2800,• 3100, 100, Supt. Fire Alarms 2800. 3000, 100. Assts Fire Chief 3100. 3400. 100. '-re Chief 3500, 3800, 100. FNGINEERING & ALLIED Pl=,bing Inspector 2200. 2800, 100, Engineering Aide 1800, 2400, 100. Junior Engineer 2500, 3000„ 100. Asst , Engineer (When est. ) 3000, 3500, 100, City Engineer 3600. 4800, 200, Supt. Pub. Works 6000, 7800, 300. Supt, Water & Sewer 3500., 4500, 200, Wit. Maint, Supervisor 3100. 3800. 100, COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS-AUDIT SHEET Neven ber- 12, 1946 H. L. Van Ostrand $79.59 FINANCE COMMITTEE. e . r COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y, Regular Meeting 5 P.M. Dec. 4, 1946 PRESENT Acing Mayor - Gibb :aldermen - Thompson. Connors, Shurger;, Houseweller, Gillette$ Swenson, 14orris, Barnard, Slocum Attorney - Lee Board of Health Commissioner - Livermore C'-aamberlain - Snyder vil Service 6ecretary - Worden Clerk - �l pringer Minutes of the regular meeting held Nov, 6th and of the AI!, :regular meeting held Nov. 12, 1946, were duly approved, T'PTTACA RKILW�-fY PETITION Acting Mayor Gibb opened the public hearing TRverztised for to hear any person interested in the ap- plication filed Oct. 3, 1946* by Ithaca Railway Inc. for consent to -Mond its present franchise routes over certain streets in the City of Ithaca as specified in said. application. No one appeared in op- -Position to the petition and it was moved tsv Ald,, Morris; sec. by Ald. Thompson , 4iereas, a public hearing has just been concluded with no appearanc-, in opposition to the application of Ithaca Railway Inc. �14ow Therefore Be It Resolved, that consent be granted as requested subject however, to such rules, regulations and ordinances as are , now in effect or may hereafter be adopted, -Kye s 9 Nays 0 Carried and ,_Approved by the !acting Mayor COUNTY HEALTH DISTRICT It was reported that at a meeting of the . 7 g`ra of H earth HET on Nov. 14, 1946, Health Commissioner Livermore called attention to recent amendments to the Public Health Law with »espect to County Health Districts which leads to the belief that it would be of advantage to the City and County to form such a ds- trict as the State will reimburse a County district 75% of costs, and as there is some sentiment in th community favoring a County di trict, he expressed the opinion that now is the time to take the Y1att .�r up with the County bupervisors. After discussion the follovv- r_ resolution was unanimously passed; -Foso-'_ved, that this Board recommend to the Com--rion Council that nr:gotiations be entered into with the County aupervisol-s as scon as dcssible in regard to forming a County Health Districts, Further that this Board express its opinion in favor of such a -list-{'ict,* ?l Co;r-'nissionor Livermore:; who was present at this meetings, explained t1iat upon the resignation of Health Officer Broad, a committee ap-- 1)r-lasted by T,Iayor GibbQ worked with a committee from the Board of Iducation in an effort to secure a successor* t=e stated that vrith the possibility of forming a County Health District, which seems highly desirable, it was found impossil,le tcu s,— candidates of a permanent appointment, and thcru-foro the mat - r should be decided at this time , , C`hermar Peer$ Chairman of a committee of lawyers, members of the -Ction Committee of the proposed medical center, reported rh: t the c(-�rliYnittee has considered the matter and has concluded that such o ^onsolidation should be made as it is not inconsistent with future >)7- ans for a medical canter. He further reported that at a meeting .-Held today that Dr. Van Volkenburgh of the State Dept. of Health., ,t._ted that the forming of a County Health District is the one os - I,. ,rtial step under the law to assure State aid for the medical center -nd that the Dept, will assist in forming such a district,.. --lderman Ohurger, Chairman of the Councils , Committee on relations <, the Board of Health, reported that the Corm'littce met with Mr . T,lvermore, Dr, Norman ivloore and Mr. Peer to discuss the idea of form-. -rga County Health District, and were agreed that such a consolida c'_on would not only be ben:;ficial from the viewpoint of Public Healt�i but would effect a substantial savings for the City and County due to the 75a reimbursement by the State. 6 J Common Council Proceedings -2- Dec. 4, 1946 He stated that the Committee unanimously recommends approval of the consolidation as proposed by the Board of Health and it was moved, By tilde Shurger; sec, by gild. Morris Resolved, that this Council approve the recommendation and petition the Board of Supervisors of the County of Tompkins to establish a County Health District pursuant to provisions of the Public Health Unanimously Carried. PETITION-RE DISBaNDMENT OF FIRE CO. #7 A petition signed by approx,111 ma1y 1129 residents and or taxpayers in the Fall Creek area was pr,,,,ented by a delegation of members of Cataract Hose Company #7,, protesting the disbandment of that Company. Alder-man Gillette informed the delegation that no information rem la"ive to the disbandment of any Company has been given out by the Fire Commission or the Council, and T:,ayor Gibb Nave assurance that th.: sL-bjoct has never come before the Council and that the petition will be ,;win full consideration if it over does, b-; old, Morriss sec. by Aid. Slocum Resolved, t,i^.t the petition bu received and referred to the Com- mittee on rai.ations with the Fire Department* Carried, METERS-UNITARI.,1N CHURCH ti, letter from Robt. V, Morse, Cha-".r- m r,. of nc �c.rd of Trustees of the Unitarian Society was presented. -r 1ue sting that the space fronting the Buffalo Street side be re- soi-ved .fcr church purposes when parking meters are installed, B-,- Raid, Houseweller; sec. by �ld% Swenson �t;soly d, that the request be referred to the Police Committee. Carried, LOCI,L LAX-RE SINKING FUND COMMISSIONERS The Clerk reported that it in in order for th��ouncil to act upon tho proposed Local Law abol- i,hi_ng the Sinking Fund Commission which was tabled at the meeting h le Nov, 6; 1946. LOC.,L L. '.'V abolishing the office of Sinking Fund Commissioner of the City of 1thacc., N. Y, By Ald, Hou,.�e,weller; sec, by Aid. Morris BE IT ENriCTH: ` BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA �1S FOLLOWPI Section 10 Sections 200 to 205 inclusive of the Ith�.ca Charter as enacted by Chapter 503 of the Lows of 1908 are hereby repealed. Section_ 2. This Local Law shall take effect Lec. 31, 1946, 1- zyos 9 Nays 0 Carried. Approved this day :. .. of Docemb.,r 1946, Acting Mayor fl/Yp DsSiC,.J,ar /sD [.or �� Ln�V #-.:, -/�ty' G LETEY INST.-�LL�,.TION Th(; Cic.rk r� portod th.it at a meeting inlc�lLIT— � 13� 1946, the Board of Public '�yorks offered the services o" its forcosto install parking muter posts,, as it was felt a sav _-r�=:'> cov..ld oa made over the Company B7 :'il i. Thompson; sec„ by Ald. nouseweller Resolved., that installation of parking met-ur posts by Public Vuor i:i; forces be and hereby is approved. Carried. TR JSFER EQUIP f,NT RESERVE FUNDS. The Clerk reported that at the acting held Dec. 2,, 1946, the Board of Public Works requested per- mission to withdraw the sum of X650.,00 from the Equipment Reserve Fund for the purchase of a snow plow at 1455.00 and the purchase and :--tallation of an electric lift. By old. Shurger; sec. by Aid. Houseweller 'Jhoreas, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c -3f the General Municipal Lahr, a C_zpital Reserve Fund for Public Equipment, dosignated -is "City of Ithaca," Capital Reserve Fund public Uorks Equipment, and dliereas, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropri.a- t-on from said fund b- made for the purchas of a snow plow& a spec_ is item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financial from said Reserve iiund. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS-AUDIT SHEET December 4, 1946 Norton Printing Co. 15000 -1/'. N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 4088 / C. E. Hunt & Co. 50.61 Ithaca Metal Weatherstrip Co. 3.50 .E Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 29.51 ,/,'' N. Y. Telephone Co. 39.941/,,- T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 34.71,'' H. C. Thorne 13.90 /,. D. Boardman Lee 50.00 Ithaca Journal 149.711 Rodabaugh Transportation Line 14.55 " r' Frank A. Grady 60.00 ' Aaron G. Mintz 23.00" VanNatta Office Equipment Co. 1.551/', Stover Printing Co. 63.50i-r" Wm. T. Pritchard 12.44 V, Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 45.80 / Seneca St. Garage .75/ ' Andy Stallmanrofg 2 Ithaca 6.91 + ` John Kallstrom 72.00 Dr. Leo P. Larkin 30.00 v/" George W. Hughes 75,50 / N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.12 Vl-'/ Lyle Signs, Inc. 918.53' Duro Test Corp. 45.14 r N. Y. State Elea. & Gas Corp. 11" 804,-, E. Paul Nedrow 18.34 � Henry Troemner 17.12 ' American Coin Lock Co. Inc. 22.55 ,,' Bruce G. Dean 400.00 N. Y. State Elea. & Gas Corp. 25.88 ,,� FINANCE COMMITTEE t I DEPARTtLENT OF HEALTH DEC. 41 1946 Mrs. 'Mabel Carlton 4- $ 13.75 Dent . Health of V. Y. City 6.75 Laura A. Head. 25.06 Eleanor Kern x' 16.27 Mla.rgnret C. Crowley 9.90 T. G. i!.iillers i 13.23 Kline' s Pharmacy G " 37. 97 Albert 14. Donohue -10.57 M. J. Kolar t,,64.47 Ithaca "rindow Cleaning Co. t, 20.00 N. Y. Telephone Co. 9.97 Cargille Scientific Inc. 3.53 FINA'J^E CM- a1ITTEFF: Common Council PrA dedings -3- Dec. 4 1946 Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the expenditure of the sum of $650,00 from Capital Reserve FuKd #5, for the purchase of a snow plow and electric lift be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the Said sum of 650.00 from Said Capital Reserve Fund to budget recount #181, Highway forth.Maintenance f , to be expended only for the purpose herein be- o �; se Ay.;s 9 Nags 0 Carried and "pproved by the Acting Mayorp FIN!LR LAKES ASSCTInTION AGREEMENT 'The Clerk reported receipt of a contract with the Finger ,akes clssociation for the year 1947, set- ting forth the services to be rendered by the association in' con- sideration of funds appropriated by the City. He stated that the consideration is ; 591.90, the same as last year and has been set up in the budget requisition for 1947. By A ld. Shurger; sec. by Ald. Houseweller Reselved, that the agreement be and hereby is approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City, Unanimously Carried. D"MAGE CLAIM-•IRENE PERRY The Clerk reported that a claim for per- aa.-i injuries-filed byJlrs. Irene Perry of 117 Fayette St, in the ,motuit of 10,000.00 was referred to the Insurance Carrier. TAX WE Chamberlain Snyder reported that at the tax sale held Nov, 17-t 1946, ten parcels were sold to individuals in the sum of $378. 79, oUDIT By "ld. Shurger; sec, by gild. Gillette Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid, OFF STREET PARKING-GREYHOUND LIMES.. gild. Thompson reported that the may , ocir ng M street parting spaces for Greyhound buses is preco d ng satisfactorily,. 1947 BUDIET Copies of the tentative budget requisitions for 1947 were 030 buted and it was moved., By -1d, Siocum; sec, by gild. Houseweller Resolved, that the budget requisitions be referred to the Finance Committee for study and rocommondations. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to the call of the Mayory F. Springer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Ad j „ Regular Meeting Dec. 27, 1946 PRESENT ,ket ing Mayor - Gibb Alderrren -- Thompson, Shurger, Barnard, Slocum Attorney Lee Chamberlain - Snyder Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. DAMAGE CLAIM - JOHN L. BOND A claim for damages to his car in the amoun o 5 8 .50 was filed by John L. Bond of 310 College Ave. The claimant stated that on Nov. 11, 1946 his car was damaged due .,; , to the existance of obstructions iIn Hillview Place between Aurora and Hudson Sts. , in the form of ra°_Iroad ties, tracks and other \ foundation materials. By Alderman Shurger ; sec. by Ald. Thompson Resolved, that the claim bo r`-frred to the Insurance Carrier. Carried, OFFICE QUARTE11L�,-COUNITY HEt:LTH DISTRICT It was reported that at a meotin ; held Dec. 20a _x.946 , tric 3card of Health recommended to the Ccma,lon Council that the -pros office quarters of the City Health Department be made availably:,- to the Coi-inty for County health Dis-tri.ct use if" so requested by the County By Alderman Shurger; sec, by Ald. Morris Resolved , that the recommendation be r :ceived and the matter considered if such a request is ruce iv: d from the County. Carried, DOG CENSUS ENUMERATORS, The Clerk reported that Police Chief Marshall has iecom« nded the appointment of C* M. Armstrong and M. E. Shepard as enumerators for the 1947 dog census. By Ald. Morris; seor, by Ald, Slocum Resolved, that C. 11, itrmstrcng and H. E. Shepard be and they hereby are appointed Dog Cenaus J lumerator•s for the year 1947. C.ai,ried. LEGISLATIONw Ti'X LIMITATION. The Clerk r �portr::d that Mr. Corr, erector or Municipal t<:,tistics, in the Stat" Comptrollers Office has suggested that the City Attorney and City Clerk come to his office in Albany after adoption of the Tentat t_ve Budget for 1947 to discuss the proposed legisi tion which would exclude the Depart- ment of Education from the 2jo tax limitation imposed by the St,a,to Constitution. By Ald. Morris ; sec. by Ald. Shurger Resolved, that City i'�ttornoy L,�o and City Clerk Springer be authorized to 6o to Albany for the conforencu, at City expense. Carried. COTTYTY HEALTH DISTRICT Attorney Lee reported that the Board of Supervisors hc,s votod to form a County Health District which would include the City of Ithac and that under the law it now becomes necessary for the City to consent to be included in the District. By ,alderman Morris ; sec. by Ald. Shurger Uounty Whereas, the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins has by resolution duly, adopted on Dec . 9, 1946, established the County of Tompkins, including the City of ItY .c.^�, as a County Health District, pursuant to .section 20 b of th- Public Health Law, and subject to the ap- proval of thy: State Commissioner of H jalth. Now Therefore Bu It Resolved, that the M",yor -..nd Common Council of the City of Ithaca consent that the City bu included in such County Health District. Carried and �ipproved by the acting Mayor FIRE SERVICE CONTRACTS-VILLAGE OF Cr�YUGA HGTS. -TO'u"III? OF ITHACA.11 Attorney Lee reported th< t after conferences with representatives from the Village of Cayur.� Heights and the Town of Ithaca, the Fire Commissioners recorirnend renewal of the contracts for Fire service for the torm of one year on the samu terms as for 1946, which are $1000.00 each for stand-by chirgus and X50.00 per hour or fraction thereof for th�� use of each piuca of apparatus used at a fire. By Alderman Shul `�r; sic„ by 1�1d. Morris and the Mayor and Resolved, that the r�:con:: ond. cion be approved Y City Clerl� to ;;_,ecutk. on b,. calf of the City, renewal Adj. Regular Meeting w2- Dec 27 1946 contracts for such fire survice._. C .rried. BAR ."J'SOCIATION MV F,''TING. Attc-c,lae r Lee reported 'that the N. Y. StawL��":�ur Assoc_- aticn TvT( e-ting i3 to be held in New York on Jan. 23, 24 and -,5th and he requested permission to attend. 3.- Ald. Shurger; sec. by Ald. Slocum Rosolved, that Attorney Lee be authorized to attend the meeting at City expense . Carried. AUDIT By Ald. Shurger; sec, by Ald, Morris Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and crdored paid. C,rrie d. REPORT OF AC'T'ION COMi7IT1'EE-TOr'PK%1? 0 COUNTY HEALTH CEN`T'.-'JR, lderT r. .Morris, oun-il reJ,)resenk_ative on the Hea th 0 rater ,fiction Committee submitted tnu following report on progress of the Com- mittee; to date . ltl. Y _ve Standing Committees Appointed a, Site and Building Committee r) Finance Committee c . Public Relations Committee d Worlent s Committee e . Legal Committee 2. P_rsonnel chosen for Standing ConDnittjes : a, Situ and Building Com,Aitteo Arthur S. Adams, Chai.rtnan B, K. Hough Zilliam Geer C. Z. Traman, Jr. 1VTarrill Curry Ga orgu Pfann,memb.. r ex-officio b. Finance Committee V„ A. Fogg, Chairman George Rogalsky A, L. Sutherland Robert E. Truman Paul Livermore Fred Marshall Charles Scofield HuE'ri Slocum C. L. Dykes E, A. Richardson Cc Public Relr,,tions Co=;.ittee Armond Adams, Chairman F. B. Morris E. R. -Eastman H. Go Stutz Harold Xilcox Lynn Crocker M. R. Hanna D' J. Carey, member ex-officio d. uVomon t s Committee Mrs. L. A. MacDaniols, Chairman Mrs. Iviarion Hulse Mrs. L-urn_ Dimock Miss iiialen Datos IeTrs, Robert Smith Mrs. Lawrence Grinnell Kr s. 1-, K. Graham, member ex-officio s ,kdj, Regular Meeting -3- Dec. 27, 1946 >. Lega1 Come i ttee Sherman Peer, Ch.airr �:_-, Chary H. Newrnan D , Boa 2dm,,n Lee Robert B. Maigs R„ R. "hatte2ton R. S. AhsX er.y E. J. Morris, member ex-officio 3. Met and discussed benefits and riquirernents of Health Center with Dr. R. C. Bucrki , Dean of the Grriduate School of the Medical College of the Univ�,rsity of Pennsylvania. 4. Appointed a committee bo recoi.z - Ind medical consult,,,nt for project. This committee was mad" up of the following: C. J. Kenerson G_-or&� Pfann Dr. Norman Moorc-, Dr. Robt.rt ',Halter Brand Dr, Leo Speno 5. with Mr. Thcira.> Boak of Now Haven, Connecticut, who told ' his p.:;-tonal oxporienees as a member of a group in Now Haven d;di- cated Tic) the building of a hospit",1 in th7t c1ty, and the manner in which they accomplished their aims. 6. Met with representatives of Jach of th(.:� following agencies$ to receive their opinion of such �i project, and a statement of the facilities in which they would b,.; particularly interested in having incorpor^tod in such a h�,lth s.,rvic. . Ithaca- Colleg:: , Corebr:l P-11sy Associatioh, City Health De- partml-nt, New York St ate District Floalth Offlcc;r, City Department of Public Welf-Ire, Aneric,;n Red (,boss, Torpkins County Laboratory, q"f Memorial Hospital, Tuberculosis _end Public Health Association, Cornell University, Roconstructi,)n Homo � id tlie- County Welfare Department. 7, Directed Finance Corm-ittet, to recorzmond Fund Counsl. 8. Direct;;d Site and Building Cor2r.itti-Je to recommend architect. 9.... Public Rc;1.-ations Work; a. Letter sent b-,- '�,.omen1 s Cormiiittcc to all viomenI s organiza- tions in the county along with report of Exploratory Committee, explaining the purpose; of the Health Canter, with statement that the Womonts Committee would be glad to provide speaker on the subject of thc: Ha,ilth Ccnt --r, for an7T int_'rc;sted group. be Lttc:r will b sent by Public Rc>l tions Corrr�zittee to vari- ous org �nizaticns in the county oin.ilar to the on-, by the Women' s Committee . C. Mr. Kon"rson has apprear,:d before many groups for the purpose of explaining the airs -ind work Qf the Action Committee and what a He-.lth Center would r.6 -_n to 1'ortipkins County. 10, Met with Dr. John J. Burke , Survey Director of the Joint Hospi- tal Bo rrd of the Post .-,-Ir Pl,)nring Commission, and Dr. 1�1!. A. Van Volkenburgh, i�ssist°.nt Corn,nission_,r of Local Health Comrission in the New York State Dup�llrtment of Health to discuss itneed andppssible financi Ll -aid for tha construction of a hospital. FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT ON 1947 BUDGET The report of the Finance o:it co with recorrirr_end .tions, a copy of which is herewith appended and the tentative budget for 1947 were presented and reviewed by Chairman Sharg,_,r. By -,idurmc_n Shl_irg:,rs sec. by Ald. I\Iorris Resolved, that the report with recor.�raend^tions, be and hereby is accepted and in X11 rc;sp,.,cts approv-,d. Carl°i��;ci :end approved by the Acting Mayor! r 5 G, N December 27, 1946 0 she Mayor and Common Council •'entlemen; Your Finance Commitee, having; examined all budget re.- ,_1uisitions submitted by the various departments, h.erevrith submits ::'or your apiiroval, the tentative budget for th.. year 1947, with -_ts r"commendations, As you will r:,call, the Council at a meeting held 11ov_. .' =., 1946. approved tho recommendation that the cost of li.vin :,onus be discontinued as of Dec. 31, 1946 and salaric;s ad u:;ted ,;o absorb that payment, and it is to bo noted th t; all sal,:Lry P' gt_isitions <�.rc, made on that basis, All salary incr_:ments for 1947 w.;ro arrived at aft>r conferen.c,,s with dep^rtment heads, and are within ranges sc;-�, up .'r tho n<o�v Comp ;nsat ion Ply-in adopt ;d by th:; Council on Nov,. 12 and arc) approvod by this Comx,iittct-; -Lnd recommondc d -to tI ouncil for approval. At the r quest of thc; City Jude:, tau salary for that cffice, w'lich is not set up in the Comp�:r cation Plan, has bo n approved by this Corgi itte at (3600,00 ,_nnually, and is also r ; com=Iaond,L,,d to th , Council for --approv,�l. S _lacy increm nts for 1947 and the ?.provision for in- crt-,asc;d_ p rsonn�l in the 11olicu and Fire Dvpartmc,nts account for pp `oximat,_;ly 30, ;� ,, quisitions. Tti a j o-1° incrL .s ;s are las f of ._ows ; 1, Board of Public Works. ;f1814— 1-i ;h 'ra)9 000.00. Inc.r,,�I-s,,:1 . _;tint,;nn.nco duo to work c(-1 yed dur .nF; w„,.r y _,,.r s. Pu":lic Welfarc;. A ni3t incr ., se of ,_tpproximatc,ly �=69000�G` cluo to cost of food, sholt,,r, fuel, mdlc.al, ho of.-ital oar , „nd burial of cli.c;nta. Estir.at d St .t: and F'ed�_;ral r(.in bursa-• s.mol nt to c-A42➢000.00. 3, U`n-,_ b<.rlains Office;. #108. New coin sorting; and counting m^:ch.incs nuodcd to cLLre or i.rlcre Lsed colL_;ctions. from perking m:_>t�;rs. 4. Hu lth Dopr,,-_ t;1:1, nt. ; 150 t c of -2189.00 du-, to sal- ry incron�ent s _ Taller---c; co::>t. It m,,_y be found possibly:; to rcducc> th. <tpp.ro-- 21 -Lion to thy. Health Dui-)artm3nt, if th.,.1, for,n, tion of tli pro,)osec; untV H,� alth District is completed bcfor:> ,�do,.)tiorl of th, fir-i:,_7 ;d&,t 5 Fire . . . l�.w, 0: o 1,. result of aq.lar`r lncrcla�nts { Zn th �rov u�cm i or inci ;aa.;e. as a lavrana of r�.lducii g viorking hours for the mer_, to 1,uildin--s and incL°= c>,st:c4 1e zt7_ng costs.. 60 L low°s System. Last ye a,, this item was 1c;.s `_. 1:.L:c1 norm-7 uo to tiic S`.. -.tes I ch,�eimzng its fisc,_l ydar :.tnc oil ir: City for 9 months instead of 12. i'rri_s is _Ln astimato only rft.. 7. Polio:; Department. Incrceas,. due to sa lary sdjustrients, L try o o ice Wom,in and the �nticipated r ;turn to a full com�;la :, 1t of mt,n. Thy Finance CoiLsaitteo recomm.,nds that all "outside” viork by City employovs b,, discontinued aft:_�r J<Ln. 1, 1947. Aftur a thorough chank of such budget item and conferences Tith various dwpnrtm6 t; needs, it was .found possible to reduce original estim_,tes in the sum of x;12,100.00 which le vus a total requisition of 1,004, 124 90. The estimated income from all sourc s g a tax levy at the rr ,s� nt rate of 014,80, which i:_. ,rclu ��_r_ �; ; re cotL, ,clued, ��mounts to 01,014,735,74, thariby leaving an unipprop<- Matad balance in th,, <r--ount of ;100610,80 No provision has be on male for Ad.itions to Capital Rio- Nary s at this times bttt it is urgant.ly r:oco.:t, andod that :;Yip_ pno- gram be conAnuid and that any surplus av ,.ila.bl" at to close n" vie cr, ar 'rte , appropriated. to Capita 1 _;s6rv_,s,. Your Committee approjos hn Wnta.tiv_, budget as m __dw , Pro rucconands A to the Council for approvA, Respuctfully submitted r rJdwin S. lilletto Francis A Connors FinAnco Committee cv,�j�� rr`ti� Ithaca, New York Iy December 4, 1946 To The Mayor and Aldermen; I present herewith the follolp1ing budget requisition, as filed by the various departments for the year 1947. ACCOUNTS 194 : 1946 1947 1947 FINAL FITTiiL ESTIMATES TENTATIVE 1 Board of ?i b "To °ks ?.i , �0 Clerk' s Jf 'ic� 32C 114 B,P 11111.Adm=I-ni_s r 10',345,, 10)635; 1.2 5 520, 116 Lngr; Off`-ce 10,480, 10.,rr71,. ].]_ ,000, 119 City hall 6,901, 9 ,2.28.; 8,;411, 12120 Isolotion Hospital 125. 01 0. 151 St, Cleaning 10,600, 14,1507,, 15 ,300. 162 Ref ase & Garbage 29Y350. 33,,12, 34,300, 168 Storm Sewers 49000. 5 ,C'.26, 41^800, 180 Street L-J r;,zting 23y0001 23 ,000, 2430001 181 Highway 14aint. 26,000, 3-1 ,'700, i6yGGG H3'ecco 182 Snow,, Ices Cinders 8,000, 6 ;1 :4, 65200. 183 Dept , Bldgs, 1,000, 1,224. 1;2°,0,; 184 Bridge Tdiaint. �1 y000, 10.255, 3�-t�c�A0 �, 0 0 0, 185 Creek Maint. 1,300,, 3,010 3 ,500, 186 Shop ��,aint, 3 770, 3,9091 3,50(_x, 230 Park Dept;, Gen. 11;?370, 16 .012, 16;850 231 Percy Field 1006 105, 100. 232 Stewart Palk 7,500. 115 E,�B. 115275, 233 Treman Pork 923, 9554 1, 503, 234 Golf Course 4,600. 8, 155, 7, 6000 235 Airport 29100,, 19936, 19610, 250 Pun, Pkg., yrea 399_"2, 4 5042. �{ S. 251 Mun, Comf. Station 19800, 1,850, 2,410 252 Cemetery 3,080, 9 113,, 7 , 300; TOTAL BD. OF PUB. WKS, lF>�.;5.�:�s, 2339559, "� r;-,g:�;b4 2. Public V,,elfa.re 190 Home Relief Admin. 3,91-27x,90 2..903, 2,719.67 191 Home belief 2090(,). 22)5001 31,500, 200 Old .age ridmin. 13,711. 14.60,fl. 14 18 23 0.13 201 Old "ge assist, 115,000• 119,000, 1567000, TOTAL - PU15LIC Vv`ELF.fflE 152,139.50 159,097. 205,039.80 3, Public Health 150 Administration 6,0Z-5, 5$474, 53580, 151 Ccnservo & Insp, 61622, 6,,177, 79220, 154 Venereal Clinics 1250 125, 150, 155 Tl:isc,Health Clinics 7,685. 71135, 8,450;; 156 Mosquito Control 29800. 22800. 2,800. 157 Lunacy 100, 100, 100. 158 Rabies Control 1,200. 01 0, TOT,iL PUBLIC HE J.LTH 24V777* 229111,, 24,300, 4� Fire Department 132 Fire Fighting 76,821, 69,3230 98$980.60 133 Maint, of Bldgs. 4,575, 5,775, 8275., TOTIIL FIRE DEPiRTNENT 819396. 759098. 1079255,60 S; Under Control of Council � �71 it1dermen LO,, 2"0. 840, 702 Mayors Office 39300, 39325, 29950, J-08 Chamberlain 10,560. 10,674. 12,889,50 111 t;ssessor -19975• 592 :8. 69100p ]_12 ratty-Prosecutor 3,575. 49075, 30991 3,300 , 113 Civil 5erv. Uonim, 19'-50. 880, 900. 117 Elections 39775, 3804, 6,070, 118 City Court 5; 189. 5,550, 6,090 126 Employee ' s Ret, System 18,212,, 11:,275, 22;000: 5. Oonttd, XCOUNTS 19,15 19416 19��7 1947 FI11i-� FIN.,L ESTIILiTES TENTIJIVE 129 Undist, Exp. 800. 700., 6Q. 130 Police Dept . 60,670, 69,163, 4; b' 91, 000, 13,1 Bldg, Comrr,, 1,625, 1,617. 1Y8001 137 Sealer INts,, & 2$ 55, 25 1I 81, 3,5860 133 Public Pound 0, 825,, 850, 139 Parkin,- 1,Ie ,ers 01 2 .275„ 4,500, 260 Yiscl, E:rpens : 135799. 25+,172, a(, 261 b'.orkmens Omvp 2$0001 2,000. 2 ,200, Contingent Fund 251438, 38 ,�_1'50 2500a ,I'T_,,L UMI JER Cf�uivClL 16.11 ,263, 191�r511, 9,LI ;LI0,62�. So Deb S %r'% Pr .nc 153,000, 153 ,0.:)0.. 1: 000. 217 IZt r :s-t 19,577, 15. 305, 11 Ci6, 27 ') Int., Temp,Loans 500, 260: TOT1;L DE"BT S'�PVICE 173,077, 16 Ell$ E) lv;_� 266, 7, Cons t_,, and P. rm 2 Imp. Sur 'e 1' e ,.t Sts 3 -6E - 2. Gravel a.sining Streets C a,,c. Crk� "Nall Exto 3 '100 . Curb & Gravel Base Treva ,ve. 2 - 2Or) DraLnage Ditch, Floral .give . P .5J , 6. isurb %c Gr.ttcr Renewal 6.941 3,00 Storm Court St. 1,000 `1 Gu�_z•d Rai 1,Univ, 'Ive. 850. i` De ck ing, Hosp,, Bdg. 13,500. 1- Inlet Ru t o Wall ?50. TOT.,L-Con.st. u, P. I. 36,500, 52,840, 5 -3541 ko, ZS�' 3. Capital Reserves 168,x178. 170,506. .. -3— Following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as provided by the City Charter, together vaith a comparison for the two previous years, 1945 19.5:6 1947 1947 „,;, E FIN L F .T?_'.L EST-171 �`_ 23 TEN"P ,TIV� 1, Por Beare: of Fv, Veks,, 189,534, 23.°;,85.9 ; 2,34 `l . vl.clfare 152,139,50 159 C9'7, 203 ,C11 90 h oalth 21:.777 22 111 , 2-r CO, `� I lre; Com?n� 81 396 75 L 098 i `4 _�5,G0 5c T7ria;r 16,19263„ ll-)� 63 � —} �10, 4' tiy. S m , � o�L 612109,50 63 _ .ei a �G v 6s Debt Ser=,Tice, 1731077., 168; 556. lF_5 r6-, TOT ',.L �- CURPE�T'f h 785,180-1 ,50 850 -'750 '3a-��--��= �� yS`�, 57q . 9 ° i :;or_s P-rn. I_.i 36,500,, 52 810, _5 ' 82ly686G50 9u 72150 3,�= -b-�-=v /. 00 -1, 11. 8 , Capi.a-`. Re,,erves 168,878, 170'2__506. uR; %TD TO:i'i iL DIJI)GET 990)56,/1.501073.721..�, �_- i.ov`?'� �I-I `t o ESTIM,,TED INCOME ;according to information available; at this time . our assessed taxable valuatyon will b. apprc�:a.mately `,')38 j310y000'00,, Wo have estimated revenues ot'nUr than those received through .irect taxation amounting to717= 787x , 19 6 1947 FIN,iL EST, TENT, EST, Estimat�::d Miscl, Rev, 3241302,23 367,476824 R-Js, for Current Oblig, Resd for Debt Retirement 466,44 271850 Surplus from Prior Year 183,;448t,90 80 000, 5089 17,,67 473747,74 Tax Levy 0 14,80 5659503,43 5661988;, 1,073 �87 1, 1101,x1`735,74 Rcspoctfully submitted F. h. 'pringer City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET-DECEMBER 27, 1946 Ithaca Journal News $ 9.92 tom-` C. A. Snyder 6.00 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 2,72 /--" Automatic Voting Machine Corp. 219056.00 v� T. G, Millers cons Paper Co. 1.42 The Ohase National Bank 5.00 ", Van Natta OfficeEquipment Co. 2.00 yam' Tioga Auto Parts Ide-Wall Equip. Co. 11.75: W. T. Pritchard 58.451" Auto Boby & Radiator Works 3,85 ." Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 48.27"` Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts 6.800" Joseph Morrison 57.051" N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.22M/ Donohue & Halverson Inc. 191001, .10 01 C. J. Rumsey Co. 1.71/ N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 46.58 r'" D. Boardman Lee 50.00 Ellsworth Schober 60.61 FINANCE COMMITTEE r .4 rfpr DEPART:-,I!E'T OF FEALTH Dec. 27, 1946 Eleanor J. Kern $ 14.28 ,--" Laura. A. Head 16.87 <-! Margaret C. Cro-ley 11. 76 �. J. Kolar 45.57 ,-- Norton Electric Co. 6.55 -` Elmira, Drug. & Chemical Co. 19.-5� N. Y. State `let. College(Lab. rent ) 60.00 Aloert Iy.. Donohue 11.04 ¢° T. G. iyillers 9.02 IJ Y. State Elec. & Gas 4.961 Ithaca Windour Cleaning Co. 012. 75 Curtis 1000 Inc. 11.28 Itna.ca Journal 5.21 � FI°IAN CE a .adj. Rc)gulal- -4- Dec. 27, 1946 1947 TLITATIVE BUDGET APP-H )VE Alder-man :Morris; soc. by Ald. B�,.rn�rd. o lve d that the tent.,,-tli T budget for 1947 as �.ricnded.. in the a7_ c,unt of ;'1.0004' 124,90$ a ;copy of which is herewith appended, be and h,3roby is approved -end ad,-,Pted. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried. On motion the m,.,';tiny wr,s adjourned. F. 0`pringer/ City Clerk,