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C011MON COUNCIL PROCEEDIVGS
City of Ithaca,IT.Y.
Special Meeting 11 A.M. January 1. 1952
Present
i:ayor — Shatr
Alderman — TvacDaniels, 71ilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Button, Dickens,
Hulse, Benson, Adams, Gibson, Decker, Hall , Little, FarsonL
Attorney — Dhamen
Supt, Public Iforl:s -r Laverty
Chamberlain .- Lull
Dep. Chamberlain — Sinsabaugh
Assessor — Thorne
Police Comm. — Powers
Police Chief Simmers
Fire Chief — Travis
Deputy Clerk - Blean
Clerk — Springer
A number of citizens and other public officials ,-rere also present.
Mayor Shaw opened the I;ieeting for the transaction of such business
as might properly come before the Council before final adjournment.
He then addressed the Council and visitors and expressed his
appreciation for the cooperation of the officers and employees of the
City and of the many citizens T►ho have given much time and thought to
city affairs, and expressed the hone that such cooperation and
support T,roulcl be continued.
He then addressed 1'ayor Cook and T-rith apnropriate remark-s tendered
him the P•:ayors badge of authority as head of the Police Department,
and the gavel as a symbol of his authority as Chairman of the Council,
and other Boards.
In accepting the Symbols of Authority Mayor Cook pledged his be
efforts for the continued efficiency in the conduct of city affair
and recognized the talents and faithfulness to duty as shoT"n by
I,ayors previously hol6ina the office.
He thanked retiring Alderman P_acDaniels, Hulse, Button, Hall,
arsons and expressed the hope that the ne- Council T-►ould. —ork
toether for the continued best interests of the City.
He then took his seat as Chief Executive of the City and called
t-he new Council to order.
As first order of business Mayor CoolK sub;{-ested that t° c ( 2.)
Aldermen should be elected to replace Albert HOC;fer, ar_Ct :cr.a-(X L.
�:mrners T-rho were elected to the positions and. fa ', I
Alderman Benson nominated Leslie Scott of !l_;_
Seconded by Alderman Ge-1-J aeher.
There being no f u-rthe:r nominations it
73y Alde*rman Benson., Seconded by Alderma.:
SOLVED, that Leslie Scott be and hE. hereby is __I ecte '.
r)e2 '�5 on of Ald_erma.n at Large for the ter°:i ending; Decembe— .31, i��2,
Unanimously Carried
? c,Prman DoT-rning nominated Alfred G. Hall of 218 Huc?.Gon
b17 Alderman Gibson.
i l_rc '�aing no further Nominations it -ras moved,
?3,,- Al Berman Pic;-.ens, Seccr,ded by Alc_er1ran Nclrn,.n
Lha t Albert G, ball be ar d he here
_two:- of Alaee-nman at Large for tno term De-er::)-
Unanimously Carried
COMY-ON COUNCIL PROCEEDIPIGS
Page 2 JAnuary 1, 1952
The Oath of Office -ras administered by Mayor Cook and the
follo-ing Aldermen t,Tere seated:
lilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams, Gibson,
Decker, Little, Dot-ming, Porter, Johnson, Scott, Hall.
CITY CHAMBERLAIN Alderman Wilkinson nominated Adeline C. Lull
for the position of City Chamberlain for the term ending December 31,
1955. There being no further nominations, it 'i-ras regularly moved
seconded and carried that Alderman Adams cast 1 unanimous vote for
her election to the position, and she was declared duly elected.
APPOIiiTENTS The I4ayor announced the follol•ring nominations for
action by the Council:
Acting City Judge — Jas. V. Buyoucos 1 year
Commissioner Board
of Pub.17orks — Paul Bradford 6 years
¢� By Alderman slilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that James V. Buyoucos be and he hereby is appointed to
the position of Acting City Judge for the term ending Dec.31,1952,
Carried
By Alderman Dickens, Seeanded 'by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that Pual Bradford be and he hereby is appointed tc the
position of Commissioner of Public Works for the term ending
Dec-31, 1957.
Carried
APPOINTA'ENTS The :ayor announced the follo,,-Ting appointments and
requested Council approval.
City Attorney Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 2 yr.
City Prosecutor Roger B. Sovocool 2 yr,
Assoc. Assessor D. E. Noble 3 yr.
B1dg.Commissioner H. C. Thorne 2 yr,
City Historian F. R. Stevens 2 yr.
Comm. Planning Board ?dm. Heidt Jr. 3 yr.
Don Price 3 yr.
Comm. Planning Board R.E. Dicl7ens (C.C. ) 2 yr.
if 'f 0 J.F. O' Connor (WT)I) 2 yr.
By Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the :'ayol-
be and they hereby are approved to fill the various offices set
opposite their respective names for the specified terms.
Unanimously Carried
STAITDING C0111 ITTEES The I'a.yor announced the follo,,Ting standing
Cor.:mittees for the ensuing year.
Finance and Accounts
Hall dilkinson Dicl,�ens Scott Gibson
Charter & Ordinances
'lilkinson, Adams, Little, Johnson Porter
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COAiMON COUNCIL PROCEEDI',TGS
Page 3 January 1, 1952
County Relations
Die'-ens Do,,-►ning Hall 'iyilkinson Gallagher
Youth & Recreation Relations
Gibson Porter Dw-ming Holman Little
Public Works Relations
Benson Dic':ens Decker Scott Johnson
Health
Adams Porter Downing Benson Little
Fire Department Relations
Holman Gallagher Little Scott Decker
Police Department Relations
Gallagher Benson Holman Gibson Decker
ACTIT\TG EAYOR Alderman 'ailkinson nominated Alderman Adams for the
position of Acting Kayor, Seconded by Alderman Benson. There
beinm no further nominations it 1•►a.s iregularly moved seconded and
carried that Alderman Benson cast 1 unanimous vote for his election
to the position. This being done Alderman Adams -,4as declared duly
elected.
OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER By Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Gibson.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sect. 232 of the C`'ty Charter of the
City of Ithaca, the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is desigrtated, as
the official nel,rsnaper.
Carried
125_ 2 DEPOSITORIES By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman
Gallagher.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec. 33 of the City Charter, the
follw,ring banks are approved and designated as off eial c.��ositorie:
for all city funds for the ensuing year.
First national Bank
Tompkins County Trust Co.
Unanimously Carried
Follo-ing is a list of accounts in the above named banks on
December 31, 1951;
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 January 1, 1952
First National Bank, Ithaca,Nev York
?later Fund
Filtration Plant R1dg.Account
Fire Relief Fund ( Checking)
Tompkins County Trust Company
City of Ithaca, General Fund
'forkmen' s Comnensa.tion Reserve ( Time Account)
Utality Tax Fund
City Cemetery Fund
14. C. Hillick Cemetery Fund
Storms Cemetery Fund
Board of Fire Comm.Fire Relief Fund (Time Account)
Board of Fire Comm. Vet.Vol. Firemen' s Assn. (Time Account)
City of Ithaca Capital. Reserve Account 1#2-#6 Station
3-Paving
y 4,-Bridges
5-Public k,Iorlrs
6-7•tat er & S eT•rer
8_17ater & SvTer Dept.
Equip.
COLLATERAL TO SECURE, D!-!,POSITS The Clerk reported that under
present agreement, the First National Bane iB required to deposit
., 200 ,000.00 in approved collateral to secure deposits and the
Tompkins County Trust Co. is required to deposit '300 ,000.00. He
stated that these is nor•T on deposit in a safe deposit box in the
First National ,1200,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds and 14600000.00
in U.S. Treasury Bonds in a safe deposit box in the Tomn'_;ins County
Trust Co. to secure deposits in these banks.
By Alderman Die,-.ens,, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher.
RESOLVED, that/ the collateral deposited by the above banns as
reported by the Clerk be and hereby is approved as to form and
sufficiency*
Unanimously Carried-
PUBLIC OFFICIALS BONDS By Alderman Holman, Seconded. by Alderman
Decker.
RESOLVED, that pursuant to' provisions of the City Charter and of
Sect. 11 of the i ublic Officers La*•r, the follo?ring bonds on file
in the office of the City Clerk and approved by the Mayor, be and
hereby are in all respects approved for the year 1952.
NAME TITLE AMOUPT NUMBER
Adeline C. Lull City Chamberlain 50,000 5166276A
Edward J. Casey City Judge 21000 5098175-B
City Clerk 20000
Dep. City Clerk 21000
Sr. Clerk-Clerk' s
Office 1,000
Position
Schedule Bond City Varshal]. 1,000 f 4746481-F
City Yarshall 11000
Clerk, City Court 22000
Dep. Chamberlain 5,000
Clerk, Cham. Office 5,000
" 5,000
j u u
of 59,000
Acting City Judge 2,000
Clerk, Traffic Court 11000
001,34ON COUIICTL .P. OWEEDINGS
Page 5 January 1, 1952
NEXT IEETING DATE It Teas unanimously agreed that the next regular
meeting of the Council be held at 7:30 P.rF. , Wednesday, January 9,
1952.
ON POTION the Yeeting *ras adJourned.
"O'�ri Sp
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Postponed Regulareeting 7.30 P.M. January 9, 1952
Present
P,,,a.yor Cook
A.lderma.n — 'lilkinson, Ge,llagher, Holman, Dickens, Ad.ans, Gibson,
Dec'cer, Hall, Little, Do,-rning, Porter, Johnson, Scott
f Sui)ervisor — Flynn
Ai,torney Dahmen
Supt. Public Works — Laverty
Police Commissioner _ PoT-rers
Fire, Chief Travis
Chamberlain Lull
Cler'.L .• Springer
Ia.yor Cook instituted the practice of opening the Meeting with
prayer.
MINUTES By Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Ga.11a'?her
RESOLVED, that the Yinutes of the Adjourned Regular T%eeting held
December 28, 1951, and of the Special Yeeting held January 1, 1952,
be and they hereby are ai)proved.
Carried
ITHACA RAILWAY PETITIO BUS ROUTE The Cler'c reported that since
the meeting usually held on the first 'lednesday of the Month was
posti-)oned, the hearing on the petition of Ithaca Railways for reneT•ral
of consent to operate buses in the Bryant ITeirrhts Section as
advertised for January 2, 1952, should be again a.uthorizeO by the
Council, and it Teas moved,
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the petition be received and that a public hearirgN
thereon, as provided by laTT, be held at the Regular 11eeting of the r
Council on the 6th, day of February 1952, at Trhich time all per-,ons
interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard.
Carried
'ITHDRA'IAL CAPITAL RLSTRVE FUNDS WATER & SE1,1ER EQUIPMENT FUND • The
Board of Public Works requested the Council to authorite T(Tith ra'T,ral
of the sum of ",-1552.80 from Capital Reserve Account '#% Equipment
Reserve, fTater and Surer Department, to pay for an El ctric !!elder `
. purchased after receipt of bids from the Lincoln Ele trio Co. of
Syracuse.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Decke
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, nurs ant to Section
6c of the General iunicipal La-r, a Capital Reserve and #$, Equipment,
Ivrater ,and Sewer Dent. , and
'.�1HEREEAS, the Board of Public 'lorks has reques ed tha an
appropriation from said fund be made for the purch se of one Electric
Welder, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of �* ' ch may be
financed from said Reserve Fund,
NOIT THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the expe ditu e of the sum
of 'W1552.80 from Capital Reserve Fund #$ for the urc se of the
Welder be and hereby is authorized , and the City ler is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer the sum of .ql 52. 0 from said
Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the ur ose herein set
forth.
Ayes 13
ayor
Nays 0 Carried and Approved b t
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDI*TGS
Page 2 January 9, 1952
YOUTH BUREAU ESTABLISHED The following resolution establishing a
Youth Bureau was presented and acted upon as follot-rs:
By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Dw,tning
.WHEREAS, -the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application fo
such a project to the NeT-r York State Youth Comr_assion for its arprova
and if approved, to apply subsequently to the State of Ne?-r York for i
partial reimbursement of funds expended on said project, as provided
by Chapter 556 of the Lars of 1945, as amended; not-r, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and
Ivan E. Cook, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute
and to Dresent said application to the NeT-► York State Youth Commission
for its approval.
Section 2: This resolution shall tare effect immediately.
Adopted by the follo'r-ring vote: Ayes: 13 Nays: 0
Carried_
NE"I YORK STATE HEAL-'H. PHYSICAL EDUCATIOIT AND RECREATIOPT CONFERENCE
A' letter from Youth Bureau Director Sebring teas presented requesting
permission to attend the Annual N.Y. State Health, physical Education
and Recreation Conference to be held in Syracuse on January 24, 25,and
26, 1952, such approval having been given by the Youth Bureau
Advisory Council.
By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that Ex. Sebring be authorized to attend the Confer-
ence at Youth Bureau expense.
Carried j
STATE BAR ASSOC. - A ' . AL MEETING Attorney Dahmen requested
authority to attend the iT.Y.State Bar Assoc. Yeeting (Municipal
Section) to be held in i•Te-T York on January 24, 25 and 26, 1952.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Hall
RESOLVED, that Ivr. Dahmen be authorized to attend the Conference
at City expense.
Carri ell
FIRE SERVICE CONTRACT — TOWN e? ITHAC,& Contracts covering fire
serv1*l�for the ToTxn of Ithaca i•hich have been arrroved by the Fire
Commissioners were ,-)resented for Council an»roval. It 'i•Tas reported
that the To'-n agrees to pay X5000.00 for the service for the year
1952, wn ineVease of ~*500.00 over 1951.
By Alderman Holmant Seconded by Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved, and t4e
Mayer and Clerj& authorized and directed to execute same on behalT of
the City.
Carried
FIRE SERVICE — V LL " OF CAYUGA HGT541 The 0191k reoported receipt of
a letter from J. B. Trousdale, Clerk of the Village of Cayuga Hgts. ,
requesting a 90 day extension of the fire service agreement for the
Village in order to reach an agreement as to the exact amount to be
paid for the service.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 January 9, 1952
It ••ras reported that assurance has been given that all insurance
coverages Trill continue for the period and tha.t such extension is
approved by Fire Chief Travis.
By Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the agreement covering fire service for the
Village of Cayuga Hgta* be extended to April 11 1952•
Carried
AUTHORIZED The Cleri
Qg�s
COPMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 January 9, 1952
C ?( TENSATION PLO _ SUPERVISOR g
Alderman Benson recommends Actionmbe taken obyr the rCouncil ton
the request of the Board of Public 11orks to place the position of
"Supervisor" in the Compensation Plan at the hourly rate of
N2.00. ,.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman ?Tilkinson
RESOLVED, that the follov*ing Class Title be' added to the
Cc rmrensation Plan.
Supervisor - 1.80 - 2.00 hr.
Carried
AU._ DIT By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDED Alderman HT110 Chairman of the Finance
Committee reported that the Committee has considered the recomm-
endations made by forr!er mayor Shwr at the 1- eeting held December 28,
1951, and recommend the follo-ing changes in the plan.
Title Old
New
Cleric 2000-2hroo - 100 2000-2500 - 100 grill not affect
Typist 2000-2koo - 100 2000-2500 - 100 Salaries for 1952
Sr.Acct.Clk. 2400-3000 - 100 2500-3200 - 100 T,rill increase 1952
Salaries as
j folloirs:
(Ada B.F. Dunlavey $100.
�'i lliman 200.
Deputy Chamb. 3400_3800 - 100 3400-3800 - lo0 no change
Chamberlain 3800-4700 .. 150 3800-4800 - 200 no Salary change
Police Woman for 1952
3200-3400 .. 100 3200-3400 - 100 no change
Mayor 2500 2500 no change
He further reported that these changes affecting employees
under the Board of Public Works have been discussed and approved by ,
the Board, and that on recommendation of the Committee, the Board
also approved the following change in the compensation Plan covering
the position of principal Clerk.
Old N
3400--4000 - 150 3400-4200-200 Inerpa.se for 1952
,,�200,o0
This change TTould increase the salary of the present incumbent,
W. J. Ryan in the amount of u200.00 for the year 1952.
The recommendation T-Tas discussed at length and Alderman
'.lilkinson expressed the opinion that the present Compensation! Plan
is adequate and reflects the study and conclusions of the former
Finance Committee.
After further discussion it "As moved,
By Alderman Hall$ Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that the recommendations as set forth above be and
they hereby are approved and adopted.
Ayes 10. Gallagher,Holman,Dickens,Adamsotibson)Hall,Little, DoT.ming,
Porter, Scott.
Nays 3. 'Wilkinson, Dec?;er, Johnson
Carried and Approved by the Mayor
CO'MYON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEFT January 9, 1952
Norton Printing Co 5.00
N Y Telephone Co 42. 51
Ithaca. Printing Service 16. 25 �
N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 7.04
H. C. Thorne 6. 30
T. G. 'Miller ' s Sons Paper Co 122. 28
The DOW Service Inc. 25.00
N Y State Employees Ret. Syst. 54 069. 17
lt!illiam Simmers 36.00
L. R. Cornelius 13. 40
Va.nNatta Office Eouirment 9.90 V
Fed.eral Enterprises,Ine. 30. 80 `
C. J. Rumsey & Co 6. 72
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co 60.92
Elmira-Harley Davicson Sales 74.3.9
T. G. Villers' Sons Paper Co 23.50
Con}rlin Sanitarium 23.00
William Simmers 3. 60
N Y Telephone Co 35 7A Jrt•
Taylor D. Le—is 64.00 '
American Coin Loc : Co Inc. 6. 14
N Y Telephone Co 12.46
C J Rumsey & Co 050
City Cha:mherlain 5. 25
Ithaca Laundries, Inc. .85
Ithaca Sporting Goo0s 13.50
Frz.n?, P. 5ain'Durg,Y.D. 10.00
The Pa.c? it Players 250. 00
APPROVED "BY FI ?A??CE COT`gIITTFE
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COMION COUFCIL PROCEEDI ?G5
Page 5 January 9, 1952
SEj,UOR STENOGRAPHER - SALARY Police Commissioner PoT ,ers requested
that the position of Senior Stenog. be placed in the same range as
Senior Account Clerk.
He also invited the Aldermen to visit Headquarters and inspect
the ne-vr system of records recently installed in the departi-nent.
1-dr, Powers T•Tas assured that his request 7-rould- be given consider-
at i.on.
ASSESSOR-PJILDI1JG COMMISSIONED. - SALARY Alderman !rilkinson reported
that at the time the 1TeT-! Compensation schedule -as prepared that it
was understood that the salary of '6000.00 authorized for H.C.Thorne
would cover the part time duties as Building Commissioner as well as
Assessor until such time as the Positions are separated, and it -as
moved,
By Alderman 'Tilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that H. C. Thorne shall serve as Building Commissioner
without compensation until such time as the positions are separated.
Carried
ROGER BAIFIELD DEATH Alderman Holman called attention to the death
of Roger Banfield- T•ho has served faithfully in the Fire Department
for 3 years, and ,-rho 1-Tas respected and admired by all -Tho knew him.
Mayor Cook suggested that a suitable resolution be spread upon
the Minutes of this Feeting and a cony sent to Yrs. Banfield.
The folloT•ring resolution Prepared by Attorney Dahmen, T•Tas
unanimously adopted and a copy forT-*arded to IIrs. Banfield.
'THEREAS, we, the members of the common Council of the City of
Ithaca, are deeply grieved to learn of the passing of Roger Banfield,
and
f IREAS, we, the members of the Common Council, as represen-
tatives of all the people of Ithaca, ,,Tish to express our sympathies
at this time.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED;
That this Common Council hereby records its deep sorroT-T and
regret at the death of Roger Banfield. He leaves behind him
memories long to be cherished by all t-rho knelt him; his devotion to
duty , his friendly nature, and his love of children '-Till long be an
inspiration to other citizens of Ithaca.. His passing removes from
our City one of our finest public servants.
AND BE IT FURT14ER RESOLVED:
That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of
this Common Council and that a copy thereof be sent to his rTidow.
FIRE UQMMISSIONER Alderman Holman reported that the Committee on
relations f-rith the Fire Department unanimously recommend the
appointment of Raymond ' heaton to the office of Fire Commissioner
to succeed Louis E. Coop.
The T;ayor thanked the Committee and assured them the
recommendation t Tould receive consideration.
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COYMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 6 January 9, 1952
APPOINTYjENTS The P- a.yor announced the follo-ing appointments and
requested. Council approval. He stated that due to ill health
Im. Heidt Jr. has declined appointment to the Planning Board.
Comm.Planning Board - B. U. Taber
Bd,of Appeals on Bldg.Code - A. A. 'lard 3 yr. }
Bd, of Zoning Appeals - ?�, T. Stevens 3 yr.
Bd. of Zoning Ap�?eals - A. L. linsor 3 yr.
3 yr.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconder'. by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the
Iayor be and they hereby are approved to fill the various offices
set opPosite their respective names for the specified terms.
Carried
RAYMOND ""EATON - FIR': CO-1 1II SSIOITER The 1`a.yor announced the
nomination of Raymond '.;'heaton to the position of Fire Commissioner
to succeed Louis E. Cook and requested Council approval.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by �?lderma.n Gallagher
RESOLVED, that Raymond '.Iheaton be and he hereby is appointed
to the position of Fire Commissioner for the term ending June 30,
1954.
Unanimously Carried
POLICE COYMISSIONER i.:ayor Cook reported that prior to his taking
office, Police Commissioner Pot•►ers offered his resignation in order
that the Mayor might appoint a person of his ot-m choosing and that
he had requested Yr. PoT►ers to continue, and for the record he
stated that the ,job being done in the Police Department is
recognized and appreciated.
He requested- endorsement of his action in the matter.
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the i'ayors action in retaining Mr. PoT•rers as
Police Commissioner be and it hereby is approved.
Unanimously Carried
REGULAR MEETING DATE A11D HOUR By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by
Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that the first regular meeting be held- on the first
Wednesday in each month at 7;30 P.Y. , the Second meeting 'Then
necessary, at the c0-11 of the ha.yor.
Ayes 10 Wilkinson, Gall_?gher, Holman, Dic`-ens, Gibson, Decker,Hall,
Little, DoTming, Porter
14ays 3 Adams, Johnson, Scott
Carried- and Approved by the mayor
SILT TION P AiTT OT"1?I°d
. G Superintendent of Public 1lorts Laverty
reported that the ne-Tly remodeled Filtration Plant -i11 be open for
inspection by the Aldermen and Commissioners of Public 'lorl-s from
3 to 5 P.Y , 'lednesday, January 16, 1952 and to the public from
3 to 5 and 7 to 9 on Thursday , January 17th. , and he cordially
invited the Aldermen to visit the plant.
ON NOTION the Yeeting T.ra.s adjourned.
F. H. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNdIL PROCEEDINGS
City of xths.ca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 6, 1952
Present
YRyor - Cook
Alderman _ Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Adams, Hall, Little, Decker,
Do-ning, Porter, Scott
Sunervisor — Flynn, Abbott
Attorney — Dahmen
Supt. Public Works Laverty
Police Chief _ Simmers
Chamberlain — Lull
Clerk — Springer
MIOUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting 1,rere duly approved.
HEARI-11G — IT CA RAII dAY PETITION The Mayor announced the opening
of a public hearing advertised for this time to hear any person
Interested in the application filed by Ithaca RailT,ray Inc. for
renei.,al of consent to operate omnibuses over certain streets in the
City as specified ift the application. No one appeared in opposition
to the petition and it -ras moved,
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Scott
'.AMREAS, A public hearing has gust been concluded ,-rith no
appearance in opposition to the application of Ithaca Railway Inc.
for rene-wal of consent to operate omnibuses in either direction in
the following described streets
'East State St, between Eddy and Yitchell Streets, Mitchell
Street betvreen E. State St. and Ithaca Road, Ithaca Road bet'rreen
Mitchell St. and Dryden Road, Dryden Road betz•reen College Ave. and
the east City lineal
NO'.J THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that consent be granted as
requesteds subject holiever, to such rules, regulations and ordinances
as are now in effect or may hereafter be adopted.
Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor
ENOS A PETITION Atty. Enos A. Pyle presented a. petition
signed by 5 persons requesting the City to tale such action as
right be necessary to relocate the east boundary of the City in
accordance frith a map -*hick he also presentee?, The relocation of
the boundary i.-rould annex approximately 45 acres to the City and
f vrould open an area 'r-rhich it is proposed to develop as an A 1
residentail district Trith rigid restrictions on construction.
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RESOLVED, that the petition be accented and referred to the
L rter & Ordinance Committee, Planning Board and Board of Public
bs for study and recommendation.
Carried
The N:ayor relcomed D. B. Lee and troop 18 of the Boy Scouts T-rho
Trere present to observe the Council in action.
''TTTHDRK1AT CAPITAL_RES ' VE MID$ A communication from the Board
of Public *.Torks Tras presented requesting the Council to authorize
Irithdra-al of the sum of •P10,120.80 from Water & Sef°rer Department
Capital Reserve Fund. #6, to reimburse the Sewer Fund for cost of
Installation of the Sanitary Sewer in East Buffalo St. in
anticipation of paving that street.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section
6 c of the General lfunicipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund #6, Water
and Sel•rer, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public ?'Jor?,,s has requested that an
appropriation from said fund be made to pay for installation of a
Sanitary SeT•rer in E. 3uffalo St„ a specific item of expense 1,hich
may be financed from said Reserve Fund,
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 February 6, 1952
NO`:j TTMREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum
of 'q10,120.80 from Capital Reserve Fund #6 for the purpose of
reimbursing the Sel,rer Fund for installation of the Sanitary Sev-rer
be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to transfer the sum of $10,120,80 from said Capital
Reserve Fund #'6 to be expended only for the Purpose herein set
forth.
Ayes 10
Nays 0 Carried and Approved
PUBLIC LIABILI'T'Y .. PROPERTY DA1AGE INSURAI'CE The Clerk reported
that the Board of Public ' orks has recommended that Public Liability
and Property Damage Insurance limits be increased to meet require-
ments of the Lehigh Valley Rail Road to permit installation of a
private grade crossing north of the Rail Road bridge across Fall
Creek which would permit access to the Channel constructed to
divert water from Fall Creek during heavy run off. Required
Increases are as follows:
Present Proposed
P.L. 20-100 50-100
P.D. 10-25 25-100
It eras reported that this increase in limits vorould increase the
annual cost approximately 3490.00 but r•rould require no additional
appropriation this year.
A letter from 'Im. S, Scott , Jr, of the Ithaca Insurance Agency
1•ras also presented in T-rhich he recommended increased limits of
coverage as follo,,*s:
Present Recommended Additional Cost .
P,L 20-100 100-300 245.00
P.D. 10- 25 25.-100 366.00
Auto 50-100-10 100-300-25 210.00
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Decker
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee
and the Committee on Relations with the Board for study and
recommendation,
Carried
TE11-PORA1:Y LOAN The Clerk reported th-,t it -ill be necessary to
borroT•r funds in anticipation of the collection of taxes, and that
it is estimated 1`200,000.00 7•!ill be required.
He stated that the local banns have a7reed- to loan the funds
at 2 per cent interest.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dicltens
RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of sections 24.00 a.l. (c)
of the Local Finance Lat•r of the State of Nei-T York, the Yayor and
C=:ty Clerk hereby are authorized to borrol► money in the name of and
on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current city expenses
normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for the purposes xor
T'hich such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a
negotiable tax anticipation note or notes in an amount not to exceed
` 200 ,000.00, '50 ,000.00 to be issued immediately and the balance or
so much thereof as may be required if and Then ne.edbd in antici-
pation of the collection of city taxes for the current year of 1952;
and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged
for the payment and retirement of such temporary loan before the
close of said fiscal year and out of the taxes to be received for
the current fiscal year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated T-*ith
local banks.
Ayes 10
Nays 0 Carried and approved. by the T,_a.yor
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 February 6, 1952
TRAFFIC ORDI dA'_'CE A1--,-END1-'ENT§ Attorney Dahmmen presented the
fo lot-ring proposed amendments to the Traffic Ordinance as recomm-
ended by the Traffic Commission, and they ',-rere acted upon as
t ollows.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that Section 42 of Article IV, Sub division b (1)
of the Traffic Ordinance, Traffic-Control signal legend, be
amended to read as follo-9;
b (1) . Vehicular traffic facing the signal is thereby -iarned
that the red or "Stop" signal T-rill be exhibited immediately there-
after and such vehicular traffic shall stop and remain standing
unless the yello-r,r is lighted too late to a.laov-r a stop to be made
i,rith safety.
Effective upon publication.
Ayes 10
a y s 0 Carried
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that schedule V, Section 184 of Article XX of the
Traffic Ordinance, No Parking 8 A.M. to 4 P.17. , Sundays & Holidays
excepted, be amended by adding thereto the follol-ring:
North Albany St. 9 east side, Buffalo St. to the first drivef,Tay,
Effective upon publication.
Carried
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that Schedule V, Section 194, of Article XX of the
Traffic Ordinance, ^,-ro hour parking, be amended by adding thereto
the follw-ring:
North Albany St. , east side, from first drive,-ray north of
Buffalo St, to Court 7)t.
Effective upon publication.
Ayes 10
,days 0 Carried
TAXI ORDINANCE AYIENDA2ENT A proposed amendment to the Taxi
Ordinance as recommended by the Police Department ;•ras presented by
Attorney Dahmen and acted upon as follo,Irs:
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Little - ,
RESOLVED, that Section 24, of Chapter IV, Section 3 of the
City Ordinances, Taxicabs &- Drivers, be amended by ad,9ing thereto
the follat-ring;
No driver of any taxicab, standing in a taxicab stand, sha11
leave such vehicle unattended by the driver at any time.
Effective .upon publication.
Ayes 10
Nays 0 Carried
_'ANNUAL REPORT The annual report of the City Chamberlain eras
presented and revie,•red by the Chamberlain.,
By Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman Hall
RESOLVED, that the report be received and placed on file.
Carried
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COMMON CdUP?CIL PROCEEDIriGS
Page 4 February 6, 1952
SEITIOR STEI•,OGRAPHER — SALARY RANGE Alderman Hall reported that
the Finance Committee has considered the request by Police
Commissioner Po?•rers that the position of Senior Stenographer be
placed in the same salary range as Sr. Account Clerk and that the
Committee does pot recommend such change.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED; that no change be made in the Salary Range of Senior
Stenographer at this time.
Carried
ELECT107:1 117SPECTORS SALARY Alderman Hall reported that the
Finance Committee does not recommend. an increase in t,Tages of
Election Inspectors -rho no,•r receive x;10.00 per day, and it eras
moved,
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that the request for increased T-rages for Election
Inspectors be and it hereby is denied.
Carried
K YORS PHOTOGRAPHS Alderman Hall reported that the Finance
Committee does not recommend framing and hanging former Mayors
pictures in the Council Chamber.
Mayor Cook reported receipt of a quotation of X150.00 for
framing the pictures and requested the Committee to further
consider the matter, and he suggested that if possible, the
Aldermen visit City Halls in other cities There it is the custom
to so preserve the pictures.
AUDIT By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
API.?UAL REPORT - POLICE DEPART!rERIT The annual report of the
Police apartment T•*as presented and revieTred by Police Chief
Simmers. Several recommendations requiring Council action here
made in the report and it feas moved,
By Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that the report be received and placed on file;
the matters requiring Council action referred to the La.yor,
Charter & Ordinance Committee and the Committee on relations
Trith the Police Department,
Carried
Tr,%1 RAR POIFT TENTS FIP.E DEPART'.711T Alderman Holman reported
tha.t due to Ill health, Fire Chief Travis has been granted sick
leave and since Assistant Chief Frantz did not have a vacation
last year, the Fire Commissioners found it necessary to make
temporary appointments in the department. He stated that r►hile
it has been ruled that the Fire Commissioners have authority to
make such appointments, they T,Touid like approval of the Council.
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that the action of the Fire Commissioners in making
temporary snpointments in the Fire Department be and it hereby is
approved.
Carried
COMMON COU ?CIL PROCEEDIITGS
AUDIT SHEET February 6, 1y52
Ithaca. Journal lle-rr, , Inc. " 43. 22
Willia-m A. Dic'-,.er 20.00
T. G. I,:illers Sons ' P-pc'r Co 17.90
City Cha, ,berl,,.in 13. 01
N Y Telephone Co x`'9. 72
The ToddLLCo. ,Inc. 5. 54
Ithaca Printing° Service 13.68
Ithaca Inrura.nce Agency 112785- 75
H. C. T' orne 7. 21
Addess Corn 23.5
E. A. Da!--r_-n Jr. 102. 78
E. A. Dp.hl en,Jr. 100. 00
VanNp.ti a. Office Equipment Co 7. 20
The Chase National BB.nl' S• 00
J. A. Harvey Sporting Goods Co 90. 30
Elmira. Harley-PRvidGon S=,IPs 48. 10
Collep C -:evrolet Co. Inc. 112.01
Seneca- Street Garage 3.00
J. B. Lpn�r Engine & Garage Co 64. 5
Gladys_ '%% He=inl°ton 12. 75
Henry R. Head 43. 62
Norton Printin Co 1. 10
K,yts Fa'-_�ric & Curtain 5hon 7.07
T. G. Miller Sons Paper Co 7. 71
J. Rumsey & Co
Van' atta. 0-f-ice Equip Co 3. 20
F.R.C.Forster 11I.D. 15. 00
Leo P. La.rl_in M. D. 16. 20
Toimpkins Co.11 ertnorial Hospital 5. 00
Fran',:. P. Sa.inburF ,M. D, 10.00
John M. 11ulli r_ a.n 56. 00
N.Y.Telephone Co X5.79
William Sii.imers 9.80
Scony-Vacuum Oil Co 197. 32
The Dual Parv,ing; RFeter Co 75.85
Verne gyillsey 360.00
Ed.p:ar D. Sebrinr,Jr. 23. 59
Y Telephone Co 16. 61
T G "_illers `cons' Paper Co 16.80
Ed. r D. Sebrinc,,Jr.� X5.04
Ithaca Insurance Agency 232.93
4oibrey Hol�_ia.n 6.40
Geor.�Te I'-.r -.i_n • 00
APPROVED BY FINA!,.CE CO"IFITTEE
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COMMOV COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 5 February 6, 1952
YOUTH 3-L FAU Alderman Dovning made a brief report .on the recent
meeting of the Youth Bureau, She expressed the opinion that the
-)ureau is doing a -orth -,,chile 'work and deserves the support of
the City.
011 NOTION the Keeting was ad3ourned.
F. H. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M, February 2091952
Present
Alderman .- lallagher, Holman, Dickens, Hall, Decker, Porter,
Johnson, DoT-rning
Clerk — Springer
Due to the absence of Mayor Cook and Acting "ayor Adams,
Alderman Gallagher was appointed Chairman pro tem,
P: NUTES hinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved,
REDEYIPTION OF-.BO 'DS The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
r rr
� or�t a meeting held February 13, 1952, requested the Council
to authorize redemption of U. S. Savings Bonds in Capital Reserve
Fund #6, Sei-rer and. 'rater in order to have cash funds to pay for
construction t-rork noir underway in the Se-er & Water Department.
By Alderman Dic?rens, Seconded by Alderman Hall
'THEREAS, there has been set up in the City of Ithaca, Capital
Reserve Account #6, Se''er and 'dater, and
;IHEREAS, a portion of the fund was invested in U. S. Savings
Bonds Series F, and
ITHEREAS, the Board of Public '.forks is in the process of
construction and reconstruction of Sevrer and `Iater facilities, the
cost of ,rhich is in excess of the cash balance in the fund,
N04 THEREFORr BE IT RESOLVED, that the redemption of
?40 ,525.00 Maturity Value, of U, S. Savings T3onds, Series F, dated
February 1, 1944, :Numbered Q100133F 0 ?25.00, D192812F W ?500.00,
X55793. X55794F, X55795F and X55796F W ",10,000,00, issued in the
name of KCity of Ithaca., N.Y. , trustee of Capital Reserve Fund
#6, Ser•*er and :dater", pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N. ". , February 2, 1944, be
and hereby is authorized and directed, and
BE IT FURTYER RE^OLVED, that City Clerk Floyd H. Springer be
and hereby is authorized and directed to execute the request for
payment of said bonds on behalf of the City of Ithaca, N.Y,
Ayes 8
Nays 0 Carried
SrfITHDRXIAL CAPITAL RESERVE FU',TDS The Clerk reported that the
Board of Public Wori-s has requested the Council to authorize
1,*ithdrai-Tal of the sum of X12,995.00 from Capital Reserve Fund•#69
Se!,►er and '.later to pay for the installation of a Sanitary Se-er
In Giles St.
By Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section �
b c of the General hunicipal La'r-T, a Capital Reserve Fund 7,16, Water
and eT•yer, and
'NXREAS, the Board of Public 'forks has requested that an
a111propriation from siad fund be made to nay for installation of a
Sanitary Sir in Giles St. , a specific item of expense trhich may
be financed from said Reserve Fund,
NO".i THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum
of 812,995.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #6 for the purpose of
paying for Installation of the Sanitary Se,,,Ter be and hereby is
authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed
to transfer the sum of . 12,995.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund #6
to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
Ayes 8
Nays 0 Carried
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 February 20, 1952
LARRIAGE LICENSE CLERK DESIGNA D The Clerk reported that due to
sick leave of lirs. Barbara B. Sarrus from the Clerk' s Office it
Trill be necessary to designate another person to issue marriage
licenses in the absence or inability of the City Clerk and
requested approval pursuant to Section 15 of the Domestic Relations
Law of the designation of Beatrice B. J. `leaver to act in such
capacity,
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the designation of Beatrice T3. J. 'leaver as
harriage License Cleric be And it hereby Is ai -proved.
Carried
¢ Alderman Scott entered the Council Chamber at this time.
'
CORRECTION OF Y IFUTES pF YEETING JANUARY 2, 1952 The Clerk
reported that the resolution adopted January 9, 1952 authorizing
1-�rithdrw,ral of the sum of $1552.80 from Reserve Funds to purchase
an electric welder should have read ',dater and 'Se-'er Capital
Reserve Fund #8 instead of #7 and he requested authority to mak e
the correction,
By Alderman Dic?,,ens, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized and directed to correct
the record as requested.,
Carried
PARKING SPACE » POLICE DEPARTT'ENT Reporting for Alderman Benson,
the Clerk stated that the Committee on Relations T-rith the Board- of
Public ".Tor!-,s has had one meeting to discuss the Police Department
request for additional narking space in the rear of City Hall but
is not prepared to mal;e recommendations at this time.
STATE BUILDING CODE C07-111TTEE Alderman Hall reported that
Assessor Thorne has requested authority to attend a meeting in
Ne••i York on February 21, 1952, of the Committee preparing a State
Building Code.
By Alderman Holmann, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that i;r, Thorne be authorized to attend the meeting
at City expense not to exceed $50.00.
Carried
N. Y. STATE ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION Hall reported that
Assessor Thorne has requested Permission to attend a meeting of the
N. Y. State Assessors Association to be held in Albany on February
29, 1952.
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Fr. Thorne be authorized to attend the meeting
at City expense not to exceed $50.00,
Carried
ON MOTION the Meeting was ad3ourned.
F. H. Springe
City Clerk
A ±�
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca,N,Y,
Regular Meeting 7:30 P*M. March 5, 1952
Present
agor -� Cook
Alderman filkinson, Gallagheri Holman, Dic!cens, Adams, Gibson,
Hall, Little; Decker, Vortar, Johnson, Doitning, Scott
police Commissioner » Powere
Chamberlain - Lull
Clerk - Springer
rili?U' Minutes of the preceding Meeting t-rere duly approved.
GROUT INSURA13CE . E ipL0yErS SBoa. AT 0 ' A proposed resolution
authorizing payroll deductions for Group Accident-Sickness insurance
as prepared by the Tompkins County Chapter of The Civil Service
Employees Association taaa presented and read,
Mr. Thomas E. Earley, representing the Insurance Company t`r2►8
present, and explained the benefits of the coverage and requested
permission to solicit employees in groups during i�rorking hours.
After discussion it was moved by,
Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Dw-ming
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Civil Service
Committee for study and recommendation`
Ayes 5
Nays 8 Motion Lost
After further discussion it i•°as moved.,
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Scott.
'MEREAS, the Tompkins Chapter of The Civil Service Employees
Association, Inc. , having in membership employees of the City of
Ithaca, and
71HEREAS, the members of the Tompkins Chapter desire the
benefits of the Group Accident-.Sickness Insurance provided by
The Civil Service Employees Association, and
',THEREAS, Section 93 of the General 1=unicipa1 La.,9 of the State
i of Nei:.► York specifically authorizes the fiscal officer to deduct
from the 1,rages or salary of any employee Stith the v-rritten consent
of said employee for said purpose,
No'' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this ?hoard hereby authorizes the City Clerk to malce deductions for Group Accident-Sickness
Insurance pr-eminums upon the vrritten consent of any employee of
he City of lthaoa and remit same to Ter Bush and Powell4 Inc. .
agents for the Commercial Casualty Insurance Company.
Ayes 9
Nays 3
No Vote I Motion Carried
S j�,D T THE R DU T 3NQ A ?etter from Ithaca Co-mmunity Players,
no, 0as presents requesting the Council to amend the City
Ordinances to nermit Theatre Productions on Sunday.
By Alderman 'Jilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the City Attorney
and Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation
at an early date,
Carried
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COM409. COUNCIL rROCaDINGS
Page 2 march 5. 1952
STATE BUILDING CODEREPORT ON MEET ING The following report
of the Meeting heed in N, Y, February 210 1952, on the State
Building Code was submitted by Building Commissioner Thorne.
March 5, 1952
To The Hon. 11a.yor & Council
City of Ithaca, Tie��T York Re; State Building LaT•Ts
Reporting on the conference February 21 in PTe-, York City, on
the nw-r NULTIPL", R71,73IDERICE IX;j it T•ras a busy afternoon of
talk and frustration held In the Hotel Statler, It T*ras attend-
ed by roughly 200 delegates from upstate areas. It Teas in
the nature of an E -)ost-facto hearing, inasmuch as the law
under discussion had been passed last April and many of the
delegates, including the undersigned, had never before had
any direct information on It. Unless the present Legislature
`{ again defers it, it T.Till go into effect July 1, and be man-
datory throughout the state, both in cities and in rural areas.
-- The single matter cleared up at the conference s-ras that this
r: is not a part of the neT•r State Building Code, as many had
thought. The Code Commission still plan, I believe, to draft
Part II of the State Code, under the name of MULTIPLE DITEL•LIFG
LA. . But they aid not draft this MULTIPLE RESIDE VCE L9.11. It
is entirely separate, overlapping, and in a measure contrary
to the aims of the Code Commission. No wonder there is con-
fusion.
I T,ras informed in Albany last Friday that the Eitchell Committee,
sponsors of the ne- la'", travelled during 1950 and early 19510
holding so-called "hearings" throughout the state. I T,Tas given
to understand that some of this Committee and our former Yayor
had a meeting at the Ithaca Hotel, but I have not verified this.
Certainly nobody in the Building Dept. , or concerned T•rith the
various phases of building inspection had any notice of such
4hearings'', or information that such laT•rs T•*ern contemplated. It
Trould seem that such a vital and far-reachinFr subject should have
had the ?•Tidest publicity. And the lack of publicity and local
study creates a truly alarming situation.
Besides our oT-rn concern in the matter, you Trill also find concern
and resentment among Plumbing Inspectors, Fire Chiefs and other
enforcing officers, not only here, but over a ,ride area. The
full implication of the lai-r cannot be understood until it is
put to test, of course, but advance study of it convinces us
that I-<r T-Till nearly, if not quite, double our rork of inspection,
that it Till entail a great deal of unproductive paper.-T,rork,
that much needless hardship T.TIll be imposed upon OT•Tners of
dT•rellings almost a.nyrhere, housing more than ti-To families. The
neT•r la- applies to the entire state, both city and county, •Tith
the exception only of NeT•r York City and Buffalo.
The felling among delegates to the conference T-Tas that the total
effect of such a 19.7- is to greatly deprive localities of the
privildge of Home-rule T,rhich they feel is their right, and
greatly increase the 'cork and cost of administration, ,-rithout
corresponding improvement in conditions.
Respectfully submitted,
s/ H, C. Thorne
Building; Commissioner
The report i•Tas ordered filed.
CO104ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 March 5, 1952
ASSESSORS ASSOCIATION MEETING The follotrinf, report of the
h eeting of the N, Y. State Assessors Association held in Alban3r
on February 29, 1952 as submitted by Assessor Thorne T,ra.s read,
March 5, 1952
To the Hon. Mayor & Council
City of Ithaca, Ne- York Re: Asgessorof Conference
Reporting on a trip to Albany, February 29, the Undersigned
Is a member of a.. committee to draft a program for the
annual Assessors: School, held in connection T•rith the state.
--ide Conference of Assessors to be held in April at the call
of the State Tax Commission.
These schools are valuable features of the annual Conference,
and are al-trays -t•rell attended. This year' s program -ill
run through 21 days and Trill give both elementary and ad,.
vanced instruction for those attending. A firstrate lecture and
discussion staff has already been arranged, Aw
As the Undersigned is Executive Secretary of the State Assess-
ors' Association, arranging the School, and should be present
throughout the session, he respectfully asks authorization
to attend the Assessors' Conference and school to be held in
Albany, April 23, 24 and 25..
s/ h. C. Thorne
City Assessor
The report eras ordered filed and it eras moved,
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Assessor Thorne be authorized to attend the
Assessors School in Albany in April at City expense.
Unanimously Carried
WITH_;CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS FU ?D#6 The Clerk reported
that the Board of Public 'Torks has requested the Council to
authorize rrithdrarral of the Sum of $12,106.33 from Capital
Reserve Fund #6, Set-rer and ,dater, to complete payment for the
reconstruction of the Filtration Plant. It T•ras reported that this
sum represents the cost of reconstruction of the plant in excess
of funds from the bond issue.
By Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to
Section 6c of the General Municipal LaTr, a Capital Reserve Fund
#6, SeT,rer & '.Tat er, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public 1-1Torks has requested that an
appropriation from said fund be made to complete payment for the
reconstruction of the Filtration Plant, a specific item of
expense T•rhich may be financed from said Reserve Fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the
Sum of 412,106,33 from Capital Reserve Fund #6 for the purpose
of completing payment for reconstruction of the Filtration Plant
be and hereby is authorized, and the City Cleric. is hereby authoriz-
ed and directed to transfer the Sum of X12,106.33 from said
Capital Reserve Fund #6, to be expended only for the purpose
herein set forth,
Ayes 13
Nays 0 Carried and Approved
CT!Y01" C,01',-""CIL PROCEEDINGS,
Audit Sheet "Mlp-rch. 19152
Norton Printin,u Co. ?0.00
Fin,, er L� ,,es A,__)f10C11,
Ithac-? Journal Inc. 91.go
IT. m . �11, - ) 91.go
Y. Telephone Co. L',l- 77
T. G. 1,7111 err Sons ' Pp-per Co.
Better P .'Lnt & -
pp.-p. pr Serv. 3. 7
P'it-nr-y-Bo-,,-,eF- Poct,?.,rre Yeter Co. 128.70
T,T Y.S. Electric 8-, Gas Corp. 7. 20
Ithaicp. Frintin'CP Service L6.oo
H. C. Thorne 59.63
VanNat'L,p Office Tqui"Oment Co.Inc. 2.00
Ithaca Print_M-r, Service
IL
Ernest A. Da!n'men Jr. 100.00
A. J. Laux up, Co. Inc. 8.77
Malcolm J . 11pnn 10.00
Vp.nllatta Office Exul-pr.rient Co 120. 50
City Chamberlain L..19
FreCericl- R. Stevens i 2
N,.Y.Tel(=mhone Co. ;g.nL
Socony-Vecuu-m Oil Co. ?007.03
T,-1 m 1 r P
son Sples 2-3. 6o
An6y Soyring 21.57
College Chevrolet Co. 108. 28
Tiop.- Auto Parts 32. 22
J .'9. Lang En GarpFe Co. 2L.30
Don Streeter e )fFrvo c e, 6. 30
Kirill-up & Phillii,)p Inc. 7.�j
Gladys "T. Harrin ton 9. 70
1 0
,1c-.nN,qttp., Office 'oluip, Co.
Klines, Phari-ip-cy
11- L5
T.G.111111pr & Sons Paper Co. 20.
Ithaca- Frintin- Service q(,)
ayne D. C-r.,_,-)bell � *2z�
17-00
Dr. DaviO Rob: 20.00
John Y. Iflulli'cr�ln 5 6.on
John L. lvlarp, 00
The ()ZO2
, he Du��l Par'-inc, '"'5�ter Co. 19'
1,T v Co.
� _Tplpr)hone Co 13-'36
Sons' F. Apr Co �5
Citv
it 1 9.00
Lhr-c-,) Printing, Service 20. 20
Ec_�--pr D. Sebri,)(--, Jr. 25. LL8
Fpilin' 500.00
Treasurer of Tornnnlkl-ins County 246-58
Treasurer of -om:rl-ins County 891.66
Ch?rr, ion
p Lj 3. 22
APPROVED Rv FINANCE, 001,�!,1j;?TEE
0,
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 March 5, 1952
APPROPRIATION MASS TRANSLORTATION -COMMITTEE Alderman Hall
reported that irk" order to carry out the T-tork . of the Fayors Special
Committee on Maso Transportation it will be necessary to provide
funds and it was moved,
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the Sum of $750.00 be and it hereby is
appropriated to budget item #260 , Miscellaneous, for use of the
Committee.
Ayes 13
Nays 0 Carried and Approved
AUDIT By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
s. RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
POLICE COMMITTEE RL'Cb',]:EM 1DATIONS Alderman Gallagher reported
that the ommittee has studied-the requests of the Police
Department in regard to the immediate addition of one Patrolman
to the force and the addition of six more at a later date. He
stated that the Committee recommends the addition of one man as
soon as possible but recommends postponement of action on the
request for 6 additional men and it vas moved,
By Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the immediate addition of 1 patrolman to
the Police Force be authorized, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Action of the addition of 6
additional men be deferred.
Carried
IMPROOVVEYENTS ..• BERGHOLTZ TRACT PL IYGROUr?D Alderman Gibson
reported that at a meeting of the Youth Bureau Advisory Committee
held February 28, the matter of installation of hater and toilet
facilities at the Bergholtz Tract was discussed, and since it was .
not the intent of the Board of Public WorT.,,s to disapprove such
Installation but rather to submit an estimate of the cost, he
recommended that the Board be requested to include this pro3ect
in recommendations for improvements in the Tract and it Was
moved,
Sy Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public 7.4or1rs be requested to
include in their recommendations to the Stei•ra.rt Park Commission,
The installation of these facilities at the Bergholtz Tract
Playground.
Carried
MAYOR$ APpOINTT-E1 1;18 The Mayor announced that A. L. 'ainsor --ho
as appointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals has declined to
serve T•thich males it necessary to appoint a Commissioner in his
place, and since appointments to the Examining Board for
Electrictions and the Examining Board- of Plumbers have not
previously been made he announced the folloT•ring appointments and
requested approval.,
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 5 March 5,1952
Examining Board For Electricians Harold Rose 3 yr•
Examining Board of Plumbers Charles Y.orherr 3 yr.
Board of Zoning Appeals 'Talter S. Toolf 3 yr.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the persons hereinabove appointed by the
i-:a.yor be and they hereby are approved to fill the various offices
set opposite their respective names for the term specified.
Carried
WELFARE SERVICE OFtICER The 41?yor recommended the anPointment
of James Conley to the position of City Welfare Service Officer,
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that James Conley be and he hereby is appointed
'Jelfare Service Officer for, the City of Ithaca, N. Y. , without
salary,
Carried
Oil 1,0TION the Yeeting taas adjourned.
Aft
F. H. Springer
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N,Y,
Regular Meeting 5 P.M. March 19, 1952
Present
I:ayor - Cook
Alderman - Uilkinson, Holman, Dickens, Adams, Hall, DecY er, Porter,
Johnson, Doming, Scott
Attorney - Dahmen
SuperVisor - Flynn, Abbott
Superintendent of Public !-Torus - Laverty
Clerk Springer
MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting T•rere duly approved.
ORDI ATTCE AMENDMENT Alderman 1111 cinson reported that the Charter
and Ordinance Committee met T•tith representatives of the clergy and
civic groups to discuss the proposed amendment to the Sunday
observance la,,r, and that no serious objection ,.ras made in regard
to the proposal that theatre productions be permitter? on Sundays,
and he stated that the Charter and Ordinance Committee recommends
w that the Ordinance be amended.
Alderman Porter reported_ that,.,a._aumhp.r .of his constituents
have expressed dis—%M"l-cT jm-e-a)nendmen-t`and that he feels
honor-.bound to vote against the amendment,
Alderman Adams reported that. a number of his constituents have
expressed approval of the amendment.
By Alderman 7111kinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that Chapter II of the City Ordinances be amended by
adding thereto Section 15a as folloT>►s:
Sunday Observance Exception.
Legitimate theatre productions, such as dramatic and musical
productions, are hereby permitted after 8 :30 P,M, on Sundays.
Effective upon publication.
Ayes 9
Nays 1 Carried and Approved
PRESER.VATI N QF RECORDS The folloTring letter from City uistorian
Frederick A. Stevens T-ras presented. and read,
Feb. 18, 1952
To the Mayor and Common Council
Ithaca, N.Y,
Gentlemen:
On February 6,70 8, I attended a meeting of the historians of the
state held In cooperation T-Tith the Association of Tolms. The emphasis
In outlining the duties of local historians, Tias placed on the
(protection of records.
Since returning, I have made an inspection of the records of the city,
suplementin� an inspection which I made some years ago 14hile State
Supervisor of Public Records. The principal records are housed in
the municipal building and the library building. According to the
Chief of the Fire Dept the burning of the Municipal building 4vrould
create a 2 to 22 hour fire, the library building a 3 to 4 hour fire.
The vault in the Municipal building is partly outside the main
structure has double steel doors. It is possible that this vault
't-ould protect ist contents in a. V-ro hour fire especially since the
fire department is so near. The so called National Bank vault in
the office of the City Chamberlain Is ,,-tell constructed but its
location T,ould subject it to an intense heat for a long period. The
result of a total fire could mean the destruction of valuable records,
All other safes in ure by the city are T-*holly inadequate in the
protection of their contents. The most serious condition is in the
office of the City Court There the safe is out of order, the door
cannot be closed and there is little protection of the records
Page 2 Iiarch 19, 1952
Recently, unsuccessful searches have been made for historical
records. These records are probably stored in boxes or packages in
corners of attics or basements, unprotected
The cost of proper equipment to protect the records of the city in
the present 1•rooden structures t-rould be so large that it is not
advisable at this time. Also, practically the same condition
exists in the other sub- 01visions of the county. I therefore
suggest that a committee of officials of the City of Ithaca confer
I•rith the Board of Supervisors and propose that the office of
County Clerk be provided 'pith an outfit for microfilming records
and that arrangements be made by '-hich important records of the city
be taken at frequent intervals to the court house, microfilmed and
returned. The microfilms to be retained in proper protection for use
of the City of Ithaca
When such arrangements have been made I suFgest the follot►ing Man
for protection of the records of the city.
That all city records be divided into three classes
1. All useless records.. That application be made to the proper
state department for permission to destroy them
2 Records which may be needed for future reference. These to be
microfilmed. The microfilms protected in the court house and
the originals placed in class I.
3 All important records. These to be microfilmed. The microfilms
kept in proper protection in the court house and the originals
returned and there given proper protection
Re^nectfully yours,
e/Fred R. Stevens
F'red.eri c? R.St evens
City Historian
The IvAyor appointed the follo-1ng special committee to
investigate the matter and to me.?ce recommendations.
Aldermen Dec'7er, Hall, Dickens; City Attorney Da.hmen and City
Clerk Springer.
TEED - JELFARE PROPERTY Attorney Dahmen reported receipt of a
letter from County Attorney Net-1ma.n c--lling attention to a niece of
property in the Totm of Ulysses t,rhich t•Tas overloo'-ed t•rhen the
Assets of the City 'Jelfare Department was conveyed to the County
and :since the property has been purchased on Contract '�y Earl and
I.ay Updike he requested that the City convey the property to John H.
Post , County Jelfare Director by quit claim deed-9 1-rho -vmill in turn
convey it to the Upeikes.
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the deed as
requested.
Unanimously Carried
APPOIi'TIENT - FRED J, HAGIN The I'ayor reported that since announce
ment of the appointment of Charles Korheer to the examining Board of
lumbers, the Plumbers Union has belatedly recommended that Fred J„
;agin be appointed to the position to succeed himself and that I1r.
.orheer has declined to accept the appointment. He announced the
appointment of IAir. Harlin to the position and requested Council
approval,
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Hall
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Fred J. Hagin to the
Examining Board of Plumbers for the term ending December 31,1954,
be and it hereby is ?.pay roved.
Carried
C01140N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 March 19 , 1952
The Mayor commended Alderman 'Jilkinson on the manner in T,"hich
hearings ,.rare conducted. on the Amendment to the City Ordinances to
permit Sunday dramatic and musical productions.
01i " ION the Meeting vas adjourned.
F. Springer
City Clerk
,.z
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca,N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 2, 1952
Present
Iyiay or- Cook
Alderman- `•Tilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, .Adams,
Gibson, Hall, Little, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Downing,
Scott
Supervisor - Flynq
Attorney- Dahmen
Supt.Public -fork$ - 'Laverty
Police Chief - Sjmmers
Chamberlain - Lu 1
Clerk - Springer
v TUTTES Minutes of the preceding Meeting 1-rere duly approved.
PT.Y.STATE _ R REATIOi►CO_TrEBrtiCE A letter from E. D. Sebring,Jr.
Director of the Youth Bureau <<*as presented :requesting permission to
attend the anpual conference of the N. Y. State Public Recreation
Society Conference to be held at Bear Yountain State Park April 23,
24, 25 and 26, 1952.
Mr. Sebring stated that attendance has been approved by the
Advisory Council of the Youth Bureau
By Alderman Gibson, Deconded by Alderman Hall.
RESOLVED, that Fr. Sebring be authorized to attend the Conference
at Youth Bureau expense.
Carried
TRANSFER OF FUNDS It -v•rae reported that at a i eeting held Yarch 26,
1952, the. Board of Public `forks requested Council anproval for the
transfer of j23?.00 from budget item ;232, SteT►art Park., to the
Youth Bureau to reimburse that department for 1/2 of the cost of
playground, equipment installed at Ste?�rart Park.
By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Mall.
REMIXED, that transfer of the funds be approved as requested.
Carried
SAL=- RA 3G - SUPT. OF PU3 LICr WDRXS It was reported. that the
Board of Public Works, at a 1•ieeting held F arch 26, 1952,
unanimously approved the recommendation that the Council be
requested to amend the Compensation Plan in regard to the salary
range for Supt. of Public 'corks to read $10,500. -13,500 -- 3009
and to approve an increase in salary of the present incumbent,
F. J. Laverty from 0600.00 to the minimum of the nelr range
N10,500.00, effective April 1, 1952•
By ,Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee
for consideration and recommendation.
Carried
AU By Alderman Halls Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that the bills Audited by the Finance Committee be and
they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
APPROPRIATION - POLICE DEPT. Alderman Gallagher reported that it
i4i11 be necessary to appropriate the sum of ,"2450.00 to the Police
Dept. to provide salary for the additional patrolman authorized
at the last Meeting,
By Alderman Gallagher I Seconded '►y Alderman Hall.
RESOLVED, that the sum of '..;2450.00 be and it hereby is appropriate
to budget item #130, Police Force.
Ayes 14
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
COMFOY COUPCIL FROOFED INN 9
AUDIT MEW A-ril 2, 1952
First Nntional ON W.nosit 5 ,?,
Torton Electric Co 5- 0()
Ithaca Journpi Ne"s, Inc. 16-07
W Y TeleyVone Co 39.08
The YcBee Comnony 359-06
Duplex Electric Cc 61. 88
City Y?mbprlwin 23- 0.
Burroughs Wfinr Y?Nine Cc 01003- LO
Cynthia R. Thorrc 165 .0C
K. C. Tiorne 9. 87
Ernest A. Dr Tent Jr. 100. 00
TompVins Howe 10. 00
City of Ithmen , Wpter Fund. 24.98
T. G. Mprs Scns' Faner Cc 9 - ?1
foTt. H. L. VonOqtrnnd- 28. 75
L. R. Corn eliuc 5 7. n C
N. Y. Telephone Co. 120. 70
VF,nNatta Office 5uipment 0. 00
Ithaca Gear & Auto Pqrtc Co. .90
Elmira Horley Doviison Spleo 27- 45
Socony Vacuum Oil Co 106. 61
College Chp7polat Co. Ire. ?5 - 8L,
StRllman of IthRca 7- 0
Stallmon of Ithaw, 15 - 60
Ithaca. Gear & A"to Porto Co. 2. 10
Gladys 4, Wrrin. ton 10- 30
T. G. Mllers Sorr Pwnpr Co 99. 3?
C. J. Rumsey & Co. ?7. ?c
Ws Milro S-rvice 9. hl
Henry R. HW, 7-9F)
George Atreder 22. L5
Peter Wrier- Cohere Sin? 09. 1a
AlliRm C, Weer- Q.70
John Y. Mullin7*n [6.00
Villipm C. 91 __ers 3. 0n
E. E. HarrIn ?0. 00
Self Insurers Service Burevu Ins. 3. 70
Tomoling Court7 hemoripl Hospite.1 2- 50
The Duo! P-r ln7 Yeter Co. ?q . 0L!,
Ficharf Dunn 0. 75
Kenneth CrPnColl 7. 75
Denton S. Lv77pn 16. 25
Yaurice Mchelmon 12-50
Hollister Kent 7. 50
City Chnmberl7in 3.00
Edger D. Sebrin7, Jr. 26. 67
N Y Telephone Co 11.11-
T. G. hillerp Sons' P7per Co .15
71110m Quinn 97.50
Hendin Service Stozion 9 . 59
The J. E. Aur e Co. 04. 00
Trearurer of Tom"hinn Co. 2,105- 75
The Ppince LpunCry 11.90
Petrillope Clepnerp 27- 60
Antrim Lyceum Wrepu
APPROVED 3Y FITAYCE COYYITTFE
Aj
404
623 a�
001-17 YOU COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 April 2, 1952
FIRE SERVICE C014M CT -. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HGTS. Alderman Holman
reported that the contract covering fire service for the Village of
Cad» f, Heights has been approved by the Fire Commissioners and he
x°ct.;cmmended approval by the Council. He stated that the Village has
a -rsed to pay 0703 06 for the service for the year 1952, an increase
of ',?,4,63.00 over 1951,
By :i rl6rma.n Holman, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RFSOLjr ;D, 1:haU the Contract as presented be approved, and the
iiayr, a-i,1 Clerh authorized and directed to execute same on behalf of
the City,
Carried
TRAFFIC ORDIVTAIXE A111 ENT ENDT� Alderman Benson reported that the
,.V
TM ff con,TT-`-1 oil that.- the speed limit, in Taughannock
Blvd, be i ncr<;ased ands iz 'raU q eel
By Alderman Benson, Second:,J. i y Al derma rm2.n rorte?°
Nu�3 RESOLVED, that the second. of S,-ction L=9 of Article 7
of the Traffic Ordinance, Speed. ?F, �.�a.tcns, ire amended to read as
follows e
No person shall ride, drive or cause to be prop- .led any auto-
mobile, motorcycle, or any ol5hcr ehicl,:� on any l )1io street,
high?-Tay or thoroughfara cf th4; Cit % of Itha.ce, a.t a rate of speed
greater than tt•Te^ty five mileG per roue, exc,,,pt that on ^aughannock
Blvd, from the North City lino. Soutnerly to ct point fifty (50)
feet North of the Lehigh Valley Rail Rja.d gyp.;..' cross-ino said Blvd.
to the Barge Canal Terminal, s uch rate of s::4ec1 ,hall not be
greater than thirty five miles per hour,
Effective upon publication
Ayes 14
Nays 0 Carried
PRESERVATION OF RECORDS Alderman Decker reported that he has
called a ieeting for 4 P..I . , April 8, 1952, of the 11pecial Committee
to consider the recommendation of the City Historian in regard to
the preservation of City records.
SIDE1°1UK C011DITIONS Alderman '.Jilkinson suggested that the Aldermen
take note of sidewalk conditions in their districts and report
those in poor condition to the Department of Public '.rorTrs.
SUIDAY OBSERVANCE Alderman Porter suggested_ that since the State
has amended the la,-* in regard to Sunday Observance that local
ordinances should be amended to conform and afr. 'Til'�inson assured
the Council that the Charter & Ordinance Committee -Tould continue
Its study.
0=j y,O�JT.OT j t"ne Meeting '-as ad,journitd.
.y
F. w. SprIng- r ,
City Clerk
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COM1110N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, M.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 7, 1952
Present
Mayor - Cook
Alderman - 'Jilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams,
Hall, Little, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Do-t-rning
Supervisor - Flynn
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt, Public Vorks - Laverty
Chamberlain - Lull .
Dept. Chamberlain - Sinsabaugh
Police Chief - Simmers
City Historian - Stevens
Clerk - Springer
Dep. Clerk -- Blean
T INUTES Minutes of the preceding Yeeting �-rere duly approved.
DE'.."ITT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Yr. Glen Norris, representing the
DeWitt Historical Society together with several directors, ?°sere
present and requested the Council to appropriate funds to carry
on the !,cork of the society.
He stated that since the death of Yrs. Smelzer ,-,ho served
as Curator without pay, the Society is left in a difficult
position, and that it will be possible to secure the services of
a retired school teacher to serve as Curator provided funds are
available.
He requested the City to appropriate x3750.00 and stated that
the County will be requested to provide a simllar amount
City Historian Stevens called attention to the educational
features connected T-pith the 1,useum maintained in the Old Court
House and recommended Council approval of the request.
The Mayor promised due consideration and referred the
hatter to the Finance and County Relations Committees for
consideration.
6 FIRE STATION The Clerk reported that on recommendation of
the Buildings and Grounds Committee, the Board of Public `Jorkg
has approved the plans for the #6 Fire Station and recommends
that construction be started this Fall and ".'inter, follo-T-►ing the
general plans prepared by the Architect.
Alderman Holman reported on the 17eetings T-rith various
interested Committees and stated that general approval of the
plans was expressed and it ,,ras moved,
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that the plans be submitted to the Finance
Committee for study and recommendation.
Carried
Alderman Benson suggested that the Committee study the
ad6 lability of chanting the location of the Station.
°•EA-LERS COPIFEREITCE A letter from City Sealer, E. P. Nedro?-T
pt,eserted, ;:•equesting permission to attew. the :5th, Annual
;rc _cc of the N,Y.State Sealers Associs.tion to be held in
Euf . ' o , <<uly 15, 16 and 17, 1952.
By .°,-_d.erm?.n Adams, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RE70j.Y72., that i'r. Nedro-, be authorizedd to attond. the
Conferen,--! at ty expens3.
Carried
IdAYO:KII The Clerk reported that the T'a.yors Conferencc
is at-, La?_e Placid on June 11, 12 and 13, 1;512, and
th?.t it is ouG .oma.ry to authorize the I:^.yor, City Attorney and
or_a j-.1 A1�7r,^n,en to attend,
By Aldo.rman Dic'cens Seconded by Alderman Benson
RESOLN D, that the Y ayor, City Attorney and one Alderman
be authorized to attend. the Conference at City exnenseo
Carried
C0111'011 COUINCIL PR0C7'RDIT%1GS
AUDIT IFEET MRY 7, 1092
Henry C Thorne
52,69
Norton Printin7 Co. 9.00
Ithaca Printin7 Service 191- 45
Ithaca Journal 2h. 75
H. A. qnn.1n�, Co. 97-50
1 58-90
I.I.Y.Telenhone Co
Curtiss iOOO,Inc. 20. 70
Burrou�-hs AC-din� Y,-i.chine Co. 18- 73
N.Y.Electric & Gas Corn. 29 . 04,
1 ' Pa-rer Co. 00
.L .G.'i;',i11,.-rs Sons
Cynthia, R. Thorne 120. 00
Add-rep,soar2,-,-)i,i-i-iiultic7r-g-ph Corn. 26.66
Ernest A. Dahiiicn,Jjr, 100. 00
Kenneth H. .1-71errmann 5.00
Clarence Toul-r,],Ans 5.50
Joseph MiFua.rd.i 9 .00
Lymian ?,bore 5 .00
James V. Buyoucos 3Lt,•50
City, C 11-1 a D e r 1 a i n 6. 00
Van'T*a t a
Office Equipment Co 355 .00
'Elmira.. Harley-Davidson Sales 690.09
Goods S 'oods 2LLO. 29
.i A. liarvel,
Andy So-YrinF, 14- 76
Tlo,7,a Auto Parts 17-18
Don Streeter 1-'o bile Service 1.00
'A. 61
ColleFe Chevrolet Go. ,Inc.
Glp(-',-v,-, W. Harrington 10-. 65
Ithaca. -Pri nT,-LnF Service 42. 20
H.A.'M-a.nnin7 Co. 17- 50
Henry R. Head_ 11. 21
WRyne D. Cam-ploell 3.00
Sta,Tmo &- St--tionery Co. 1 60
'E-11�- ne. & Garpsre Co. 131. 20
T_
J. E. Van1,lic,tt a 6. 19
Frank S. Janas, Y .D. 16. 20
Fra.ftllr, P. S=yinlr-)urr�, M.D. 108.00
Edgar T1-.or -j1'. D. 35.10
Martin B. Tin-e-, Jr. ,M.D. 25-00
11I.Y.Telenhone Co. 6,9.36
John 1% :i`1u1l1-r1--.n 91.00
Socony-Vacuum' Oil Co. LL.14
Cornell Univ. 10 . 00
Co. 2.0/1
Dr Lyman R. Fisher 30-00
Am;rict,.n Coin Loc11 Co.Inc. 11946
City 5.93
Edgar D. 9, ebr*i Jr. 27.86,
10 . 60 n.
The Cor er t3oo-store 5-95
Ed8°a.r 87.48
T. 6.11illers Sons' Paper Co. 2. 25
�j 17- 50
H.A.I'anninp- Co.
S, .S.Krecc-e Co. 2.00
.
"Teors7e A. '."J-0-tp 5 29
-
CTuydp 6.00
Au-'f)r-,..y ITO 6.00
'0.00
George 7-Thit'n
AP PR 0 V'WD BY FI'-TA',,,ICE COMMITTEE
A
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 May 7, 1952
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman `Tilkinson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint the
Alderman -rho T,►ill attend.
Carried
SUTTRhER HOURS - CITY HALL The Clerk reported that employees in
City Hall and City Hall Annex have requested that office hours
for the summer months be set the. same as in previous years and
it 'ras moved,
By Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the schedule of hours for City Hall and City
Hall Annex employees for the months of June, July, August and
September be set as follolls:
T,Ionday through Friday 8 A.1- to 4 P.i,%
Saturdays 19 A.M. to 12 noon
Chamberlaints Office,
Monday through Friday 9 A.N. to 3 P.I .
Saturdays 9 A,111. to noon
Unanimously Carried
AUDIT By Alderman Hall , Seconded by Alderman TTilkinson
—RESOLVED, that the bills Audited by the Finance Committee
be and they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
REPORT- RECD ]-.EITDATIOTIS 1952 BUDGET The folloT,,Ting report
11ith recommendations relative to the 1952 budget 't•►ere submitted
by Finance Committee Chairman Hall.
To the Mayor and Common Council:
Since adoption of the tentative budget for 1952 on December
28 , 1951, the folloTring changes have been made by Council
action.
Additions
#130 Police Department For 1 extra patrolman ,2,450. 00
#260 Miscellaneous Mass Transportation Committee 750.00
Youth Bureau Transfer from #232-SteT-rart Park 237.00
$3,437.00
Deductions
#232 Ste,-Tart Park Transfer to Youth Bureau 237.00
The net increase amounting to $3,200.00 increases the total
budget requisitions to $997,982.00.
The tax roll for 1952 shol4s an increase in taxable valuati_on.s
amounting to N470,180.00 over 1951 or a total of x' 41,004,091.00
+arable for 1952, T-Thich applying the present tax rate of '14.80
Trill produce :'-606,860.$5.
final estimate of revenues other than those received
`hrougb taxation amount to X429,885.89.
tal Revenues 5606 860.55
(-) � 14,60 429,885,89
1iSC ;lla_i -)us Revenues
19036— 46, 4
Total Requisitions 997,G82>00
Free Balance w39,
G-6'474-1
The Board of Public l,Torks has requested that an appropriation
of tiV25,000 be mace to the Equipment Reserve Fund and it is
recommenced by this Committee.
'..re recommend. that any free balance be appropriated to the
contingent fund.
.;e also recomr enc? that the present Tax ate of ',;14.80 per M
be retained and the budget as presented be annr? anc? adOt e d.
Respeotu� y submitted,
FIIIATTCE C0j'ri2 TTEE
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 May 7, 1952
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dic!:ens
RESOLVED, that the report with recommendations be approved
and accepted.
Carried
APPROPRIATION - CAPITAL RESERVE FUND #5 . PUBLIC '1ORKS EgUIP1"tNT
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that there be and hereby is appropriated to the
Reserve Fund designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve
Fund #5, Public '1or1:s Equipment" , the sum of w.25 ,000.00, T-Thich
sum shall be deposited, invested, accounted for and expended in �.
the manner prescribed by resolution of May 6, 1942, creating said
Capital Reserve Fund #5, and by Section 6c of the General
1-.unicipal LaTT.
Ayes 12
Trays 0 Carried and Approved
APPROPRIATIQN, C01!=IIGENT FUTTD By Alderman Hall, Seconded by
Alderman ?Tilkincon
RESOLVED, -that the sum of 1,14,064.00 be and it hereby is
appropriated to the Contingent Fund thereby making the total
appropriation to that fund 39,o64.00.
Ayes 12
1?ay s 0 Carried and Approved
BUDGET - 1952 The Clerk reported that the Assessment Roll for
1952 has been completed, footed and proved and shoT^s the follwTr-
ing values:
Land 11,094,525.
Buildings 64,898.400.
Real Property 5,992,925.
Exempt Property 23.1919550.
Net Real Property 39',801.,375.
Franchise 1,202, 71 '.
1,00 ,091.
He reported further that the budget for 1952 amounting to
f-1 ,036,746. 00 as already agreed upon, could be balanced by
apy,lying a tax rate of , 14.80 for all general City purposes.
He suggested that it T.•ras incumbent on the Council at this time
to officially approve the budget, fix the tax rate, levy the
taxes and make appropriations.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as
agreed upon, be and the same hereby are finally approved, adopted
and confirmed in the total sum of x1,036,746.00 in accordance
T-Tith the detailed budget statement appended here•rtth, and
;tHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total x;429,885.45
thereby leaving x'6o6,86o.55 as the amount to be raised by taxation,
and
?tHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1952, certified and filed by
the City Assessor, has been footed and proved and shoT---rs the total
net taxable value of ��41,004,091.00 , and
?THEREAS, under charter provisions , the tax limit for City
purposes amounts to 11816,765.00 for 1952, therefore
BE IT RE50LVED, that the tax rate for general City purposes
for the fiscal year 1952 be and the same hereby is established
and fixed at ;,'14.80 per ti'?1000. of taxable valuation as shoT-7n,
certified and extended against the respective properties of the
1952 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy , as near as
may be, of Y496�860.55 and,
BE IT FURrL1N7R RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be
sprea( .nd levier_ t'ia same hereby is levie.i upon and against
".ic r---r. active prc,;)el i � �s shoT•*n on said City Ta : Roll in
mac °. 1 ?Tith espective net taxable v-.1-uations at the
'14.80 per '.,-._CCO of such taxable valuatic-as, and
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 May 7, 1952
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he
hereby is directed to extend and apportion the City Tax as apove,
and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the
clerk shall prepare a -t-Tarrant on the City Chamberlain for the
collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are
authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to
such warrant and forthwith to file the same 'l•iith said Roll j•rith
the City Chamberlain, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing
of said warrant and tax roll r,rith the City Chamberlain, the
amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and every property shall
thereby become tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accor-
dance i-*ith the provisions of the City Charter and other laws
applicable thereto, and
BE IT FUR^HE.R RESOLVED, that the tgtal sum of $1,036,746.00
be appropriated in accordance frith the tax Budget as adopted, to
the respective Boards, offices and departments of the City for
the purposes respectively set forth therein.
t.. Carried
Ayes 12
y
Nays 0
r r ,--
Approved this the 7th. day of May, 1952. - —"�
Mayor
SALARY RANGE - SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS Alderman Hall reported
that four mem ers of the Finance Committee met and discussed the
Y,atter of amending the Compensation Plan in regard to the salary
range for Superintendent of Public Works and the immediate
increase in salary of the present incumbent to X10,500.00 as
requested by the Board of Public 11orks.
He stated that the committee members present 1�ere agreed
that the salary range should not be changed at this time but
did agree and recommend that the salary for Superintendent of
Public 'lorks be raised to the maximum of the present range, and
it was moved,
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that effective May 1, 1952, the annual salary of
Superintendent of Public ?iorks be set at X10,500.00 , maximum of
present range.
Ayes 6, Diclti ens, Denson, Adams, Hall, Little, Porter
Nays 6, '.;ilhinson, Gallagher, Holman, Decser, Johnson, Dovrning
Motion Lost
RESUBI ISSION At the request of Alderman Hall, the 12iayor ruled
that the Matter may be resubmitted to the full Council at a
later date.
CI� HALL P ABYIITG AREA Alderman Benson reported that the
Ocmmittee does not approve assignment of the 4 parking spaces in
the City Hall Pa.rliing area to the Police Department as requester
and recommends that parking in the area in Tioga St. , T,-eat of
City be si,.1l_larly restricted.
I- Not-,.on made. by Alderman Benson and Seconded by Alderman
tr.e Ordinances to restrict parking in -the Tioga St.
are and. it T-Tas moved,
By Aln4r-,ian Porter, Seconded by Alderman 'rilkinson
A.F"0'2.1 LD; that the Matter of City Hall area: ��ar Ing be
returned -c,: the Committee for further study.
Carried
TRAFFIC ORnyNAT;CE AMENAMENT Alderman Benson reported that after
an EX�r;i.c ;_�~i.rail. -��erlod the Traffic Commission recommend amending
the Traffic Ori. nance to prohibit parking in Thurston Ave. and
Fall Creek Drive and it was moved,
COWON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 5 May 7, 19�z
j--- By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that Schedule 111, Section 182 of Article XX of
the Traffic Ordinance "Parking Prohibited" be amended by adding
the follo,-ring:
Thurston Ave. , both side4 from Barton Place to Stet,*art Ave,
Fall Creek Drive, South side, from Barton Place to
prolongation of "yckoff Ave.
Effective upon publication
Ayes 12
N ay 0 Carried
ON MOTION the Meeting was adjourned
F. H,' ringeZ
City Clerk
1952
CITY BUDGET
Irr City of Ithaca, N.Y.
E
I. GENERAL GOVERNMENT $204,980.00
101 Common Council $ ' 925,00
102 Mayoras Office 6,400.00
108 Chamberlain' s Office 18,538.00
110 Clerk,Comptroller,Registrar 21,305.00
111 Assessor' s Office 13,500.00
112 Attorney' s Office 4,150.00
113 Civil Service Commission 1,950.00
114 Board of Public Works 18,806.00
116 Engineerts Office 17,946.00
117 Election Commissioners 9,745.00
118 City Court 1 4 9
0 1.00
119 City Hall 16,24.00
119A Fire Department Buildings 3, 00.00
120 City Historian 100.00
121 " anning Board ,500.00
128 &7,ployeest Retirement System54,0;'0100
129 Unut ibuted Expenses tiC i:,00
II. PROTECTION OF PM- SONS & PROPERTY $328,310.00
130 Pclice s�rce 1552665-00
132 Fire Force so; o "0�00
133 Fire Department Buildings 5, „00
134 Building Commissioner 222' 0.00
137 Sealer of Weights&Measures 4, 6;x().00
138 Public Pound,Dog Catcher 1,0'75.00
139 Parking Dieters 102000.00
III. SANITATION & CLEANLINESS $ 90,416.00
1 1 Street Cleaning 23,209.00
162 Refuse and Garbage 552912.00
168 Storm Sewers 8;295.00
169 Mosquito Control 31000.00
IV,•' HIGHWAYS. CREEKS & BRIDGES $154,240.00
180 Street Lighting 262000.00
181 Highway Maintenance 77,037-00
182 Snow and Ice 14;5;'0.00
183 Franklin St. Buildings 19 ') - 0
184 Bridge Maintenance 12,8ti2: 00
185 Creek Maintenance 611J.0J00
186 Machine Shop Maintenance 6,719.00
187 Traffic Control 9,567.00
V. PARKS & RECREATION $ 65,086.00
2-30 Park Dept. General 25,652„00
231 Percy Field 91442,00
232 S'uewa.rt Park 17,613.00
233 Traman Park 2, 72,00
234 Golf Course 9,65; ,00
VI. PUBLIC_UTTLITIES(Non-Commercial) $ 16,690_>Oo
250 Muni_c pal Tirki ng Areas 1,400,00
251 Munlo : , al Comfort Station 3,201 00
152 Cemet;�:Cy 9,4o
253 Airnor-c 2,5R4,00
VII. MZSCELL klqy0-TS $ 34,260.00
260-1 Juugn+eiits & Settlements 300,00
260-2 Taxes; Expunged or paid 500.00
260-3 Tax Sale ex.Denses &Purchases 500.00
260--4 ContriCut).on-Library;GAR 8,9'75.00
260-5 General I'nsu»ance 15 ?85,00
260-6 Band Conuer•63 1,2Cl0,00
20(). ,7 t1cmj_stic;; Day Celebration 21,0- 00
ff'ic 00IT-mittee 1, r 00
260_,9 Id'iass Transportation Comm. 750 -00
261 it'nrkmen's Compensation 5 000„00
VIIIe ��?r,1TCIPaI, I?J ��STETdE_SS 11,08800
V ) 10,000 . 00
21'2 Bono- i 1'GvY'e�t 1408 ,00
27"3 InterE�t on Temporary Loans 600,00
2 ..
IX. CONSTRUCTION do PERMANENT IMPROVEMENTS S 592100.00
X. ",CAPITAL RESERVES $ 252000.00
Public Works Equipment 2'5,000.00
XI.. YOUTH BUREAU $ 8,512.00
XII. CONTINGENT FUND 39,o64.00
Grand Total of Estimates or Budget $1036,746.00
BUDGET SUMMARY (Recapitulation by groups as provided
by City Charter)
Estimated Expenses
Board of Public Works 4041243.00
Fire Department 154-,700.00
Under Common Council 38?_ 61 .00
Total Maintenance 911.1:558.00
Dent Service 11,088.00
9�,21 646.00
Permanent Improvements 592100.00
1,011,746.00
Capital Reserve Funds 25,000.00
Total Budget "L >pense $1036,746.00
ASSESSED VALUATION FOR 1952
The 1952 Assessment Roll shoT�rs the following valuations;
Total Real Property Valuation 75;992,925.00
Total Franchise Valuation 1, 202,716.00
Total Full Valuation 77,195264.1.00
Total Exemption 36,191,550.00
Total Net Taxable Valuation 1 0091.00
ESTIMATED INCOME FOR 1952
FOR ,ALL PURPOSES S 429�885.45
Utility Taxes (Local) 25,000.00
Mortgage Tax 10,000.00
Shared State Collected Taxes 181,400.00
Street Railway Franchise 350.00
Fees,Fines,Licenses, etc. 20,000.00
Departmental Earnings 34,999.56
Water Dept. (Share of Administrative
Expense) 141060.00
Water Dept. (Sewer Bond Debt) 61o48.00
Parking Meter Revenue 589000.00
Surplus from prior year 80,027.89
Tax Levy on 841,004,091.00 014.80 per M. 606,86o.55"
Total Budget Income $1036,746.00
Approved and adopted by the Common Council^May 7, 1952•
Fo N. Snring�
City Clerk and
160 Comptroller
COMP40N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca,N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7: 30 P-M, June 4, 1952
Present
Mayor -- Cook
Alderman - Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams,
Gibson, Hall, Little, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Downing
Supervisor - GreenT•Tood
Commissioner Pub.Works - Saperstone
Attorney - Dahmen
Chamberlain - Lull
Deputy Chamberlain .. Sinsabaugh
Police Commissioner_ - Powers
Clerk - Springer
Deputy Clerk - Blean
MINUTES After correcting the report of Alderman Hall on the matter
of amending the salary range for Superintendent of Public !forks to
read,
"Alderman Hall reported that he, together t-Tith Aldermen Dickens,
Scott and Gibson, all the members of the Council Finance Committee
excepting Alderman 'Tilkinson i-rho T,Tas out of the City, met T-Tith the
yF� Ifayor and Board of Public Worlcs and discussed the matter of amending
` the Compensation Plan in regard to the salary range for Supt.of
Public !forks and the immed.iate. inerease in salary of the present
incumbent to ;;10,500.00 as requested by the hoard.
He stated that all;-present agreed.that -.the salary range should
not be charged at this tT-pie but were agreed that the salary be
raised to the maximum of the present range and by unanimous poll vote
recommended the immediate increase to the maximum of the range" , the
Minutes of the l-eeting held Pna.y 7, 1952, 'T•Tere duly approved.
WITHMeA !AL CAPITAL RESTRVE FUTIDS - FUTID It -Tas reported that
the 'Board of Publ le ,, orxs� {has, awai:ded the •pontr.act for paving East
Buffalo Si. to the J':. )', l org n. Co. -1n the• 1�id sum of X70 ,$79.50,
and that extras such .as 'materials 'furnished by the City , inspection
and cost pf approach -ork ^Till•.incr.ease the total cost in the
estimated sum , of `.8425., 0, and by " resolution has requested the
Council to authorize -ithdra,-al of the sum of '''79 ,305®00 from
Capital Reserve Fund #3,. Street Paving, to pay for the paving
including, extras enumerated.
By Alderman• Decker , Seconded by Alderman Porter
,WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section
6c of the General.,hunlaip,al La-r,r, .a Capital l Reserve Fund -#3, Street
Paving" are,'
aHEREAS, the Board of Public 'Yorks has requested that an annro-
priation from- said .fund be made fox the paving of E,, Buffalo St. ,
a specific type of Capital Imnrovement .?•Thick may be financed from
said Reserve Fund,
NUT WHEREFORE, BE IT REFIOLM), , that the . expenditur.e of the .sum of
09,305.00-frgm Capital .•Reserve Fund �3, for the purpose above
mentioned be and hereby is authorized , and the City ,-Clerk i s hereby
authorized and directed to ri,thdr.al:r the said sum. of X79,305.00 from
said Capital Reserve *Fund to be exAended only for , the purpose set
forth herein_.
Ayes 1"
Nays 0 . ..,Carried and Approved
REDWPTION OF BONDS The• Clerk ,reported that it -,Ill be.,necessary
to authorize redemption. -6f .appror mately X81,100,.00 , Maturity Value,
of U. S. Savings Donds , in Capital Reserve Fund #3 , Street Paving,
to provide the Rands for navina-East Buffalo St.
By ,Alderman Decker,. Sec,pnded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS,' there has been set up in the City of Ithaca, Capital
Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving, and
,fHEREAS, a portion of, the fund T•Tas invested in U. S. Savings
Bonds Series F, and
1THEREAS, , the Board .of, Public Works has contracted for the
paving of East Iuffald St. , the cost of ,-Thich is in excess of the
cash balance in the funds
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 June 4, 1952
NO'-! THEREFORE BE, IT RES010VED, that the redemption of X54,075-00
maturity Value, of U. S. Savings Bonds, Series F, dated July 1,43,:
numbered Q184300F, Q184301F and Q184302F Q `25.00, M556702F9
Y,556703F, M556705F and M556818F 0 `1000.00, X3041OF, X30411F,
X30424F, X30425F and X30426F (W X10,000.00, issued in the name of
"City of Ithaca, N. Y. , trustee of Capital Reserve Fund #3 Street
Paving in City of Ithaca" , pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. riay 6, 1943 and the
redemption of ,.27,025.00 maturity value of U. S. Savings Bonds,
Series F, dated July 1, 1944 numbered Q434968F ® X25.00, M89350- F
and K89350 2F G3 1000.00, V55979F 0 ?5000.00, X58001F and X58002F
u3.0,000.00 issued In the name of City of Ithaca, N.Y. ,trustee of
Capital Reserve Fund n3, Street Paving in City of Ithaca, N.Y.
pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, N. Y. on May 3, 1944, be and hereby is authorized and
directed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City Clerk Floyd H. Springer be
and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute the request for
payment of said bonds on behalf of the City of Ithaca, Pt.Y.
Ayes 13
Nays 0 Carried and Approved
Alderman Scott entered the Council Chamber at this time,
)aTHDRAXAL CAPITAL ESERVE NDS FUND PUBLIC-IfORK,1% E U PM
It was reported that the oard of-Public ^or s requests the
Council to authorize •withdrawal of the sum of $8300.00 to pay for
4 dump trucks purchased from the College Chevrolet Co. after bids
and the sum of `2472.00 from"tlie same aeeount to nay for 4 pumps
purchased from L. B. Smith Inc. after receipt of bids.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Gibson
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c
of the General i:unicipal Laver, a Capital Reserve Fund for Rublic
71orks Equipment, designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve
Fund #5, Public 'forks Equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public 11orks ha^ requested that an appro-
priation from said fund be made for the purchase of 4 dump trucks,
a specific item of equipment, the purchase of Ohich may be financed
from said Reserve Fund.
NO'l THEREFORE, BE IT R7gOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of
`8300.00 from capital reserve fund #5 for the purchase of the trucks
be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to transfer the sum of `8300.00 from said Capital
Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
Ayes 14
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Fayor
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Benson
1,MREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6e
of the General Yunicipal La-t-r, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public
Works Equipment, designated ass` "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve
Fund #5, Public '�Torks Equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public 'storks has requested that an
appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of four pumps,
a specific item of equipment, the purchase of' T,rhich may be financed
from said Reserve Fund.
NOIJ THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum
of 9;2472.00 from capital reserve fund #5 for the purchase of the
pumps be and .hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer the sum of x'2472.00 from said
Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein
set forth.
Ayes 14
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
E. A. PYLE PETITION- RE A11NEXATIoDI OF LAND It eras reported that
the Board of Pubic Works has considered at length the petition for
the annexation of the Pyle property adjoining the east city line
and has approved such annexation and by resolution passed May 23,
1952, recommended same to the Council for approval.
Alderman Porter expressed the opinion that the ov,mers should be
required to provide space for playgroundd in the area before plans
for development are approved.
COYYON COUNCIL PROCEEDII?GS
AUDIT SHEET June 4, 1952
Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales 962.75
Norton Pr•intin Co 6.00
Ithaca Journal 2.98
Raymond. R. Freer 1. 25
N.Y.Telephone Co. 41.43
City Chamberlain 6.30
Burroughs Adding Machine Co 1.53
T.G.I'Ailers Sons' Paper Co 40.97
Ernest A. Dahr::en, Jr. 100.00
Jim' s Fix-it Shop
James V. Buyoucos 11.50
Ithaca. Printing "ervice �0�?.5p
Williamson Law Book Co � 2.50
Brandt Automatic Cashier Co 45. 70
The Dual Iieter Co 31. 20
D L & RR Co. 2.50
John L. Y,?ra. 6.00
Joseph L. Intermao, io 418.00
Americpn Coin Locl,� Co.Inc. 6.91
College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 1099.70
Ithaca Gear &. Auto Parts 3.00
College Chevrolet 11.97
Elmira. Harley Davidson Salen 07.20
T.G.rl.iller-' s Sons Parer Co 18: 21
Gladys Ha.rrington 11.70
Police & Sheriff' s Assoc. 3.00
William Simmers 11.C0
VanNatta Office Equip. 11.30
Henry R, Head 18.72
Leo M. Laskin, ..D. 27.00
Join Y. Fullip-an 106.0C
IN.Y.Telephone Col 65.71
1V
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 199.52
�1.Y.Telephone Co 12.75
City Cha_mberla.in 6.00
Ed.gar D. Sebring,Jr. 29.10
Franklin Beach 6.60
National Recreation Association 3.00
T.G.i,=illers Sons' Pa.ner, Co 0.65
Wilcox Press, Inca 88. 65
Franklin Beach 39.00
J J Nez°,,ber.ry Co •70
The Corner I.00'<_store 2.85
Aubrey Holman 4.50
George Pa.rhin 4.50
T.G.Tiillers Sons' P,,iper Co. 1162
Itha.cq. Coll-ege 200.00
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APPROVED I3Y F INA f CE Cbri=TEE
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COMMON COUPTCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 June 4, 1952
Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the fact that Trhen the
petition teas first presented, it T,ras referred to the Charter &
Ordinance Committee as *•rell as to the Planning Board and Board. of
Public Works and he expressed the opinion that it should be
; considered by the Committee before action is taken.
By Alderman Scott , Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that annexation of the area be approved.
Carried
AGREE ENT ? ITH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Attorney Dahmen presented a
pr-unosed agreement between the City and Board of Education covering
U--- e of City Agencies and facilities for the collection of school
taxes and for approval of the appointment of the City Chamberlain
as Treasurer of the City School District. He stated that the
agreement provides for an annual payment of ;3138.50 by the school
district, an increase of "745.90 over last year.
By Alderman Benson, Secondet by i.derman Hall
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved, and
BE IT FURTHPR RESOLVED, that the Yayor be authroized and directed
-� to execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Unanimously Carried
AUDIT By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that the bills Audited- by the Finance Committee be and
they hereby are ahnroved and ordered paid.
Carried
APPROPRIATIOIT — DEIITT HISTORICAL 50CIETY Alderman Hall reported
that it is expected that the Board of Supervisors dill appropriate
funds for the salary of a Curator for the De!?itt Historical Society
and. that the Finanee`Committee recommends the appropriation of
4375.00 by the Council to defray miscelaneous expenses of the
Society. It *ras also reported that provisions of the Education
La'- permits such appropriations.
By Alderman Hall, Seconde - b-y Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that the- sum of y,375.00 or so much thereof as may be
necessary be and it hereby is appropriated from Contingent Funds
for use of the DeTitt Historical Society.
x
Ayes 14
Nays 0 Carried and Anprovecl
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE_ LAtTS Commissioner 'Tilkinson reported that it is
expected that the matter of Sunday Observance Legislation T•lill be
discussed at the Mayors Conference after TThich a model ordinance
,-Till be prepared for use of the various cities`.
The Natter T-ras continued Trith the Charter & Ordinance Committee,.
CITY HALL PARICIITG AREA _ A letter from Police Commissioner PoT•rers
t'ras Dresented, outlining the proposed use of -spaces requested by
the Department.
The letter stated that use of the area is sought for the
follo?ring purposes:
1. Temporary storage of cars accepted as bail for ,-rhich the Police
Department is responsible.
2. For use Fof member's -of "the D&)a.rtment Tahen called back during
off duty hours, either for special assignments or to testify in
Court,
3. The occasional use of members of other departments on offici2.l
business such as picking up prisoners , criminal investigations,etc-
Alderman Benson stated that the Committee Trill consider the
request and ma'__e recommendations.
OOMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 June 4, 1952
UNCLAIMED 91CYCLZS Alderman Porter reported that the Youth Bureau
,-ould like to get the unclaimed bicycles that have been collected
by the Police Dept. for use by underprivileged children. He
stated that several cities have been Contacted and it has been
found that the City may adopt an ordinance permitting disposal of
such property for charitable purposes or sale at auction.
The Mayor referred the Matter to the Charter .& Ordinance
Committee to T-rork frith the Youth Bureau and City Attorney in the
preparation of such an ordinance.
.APPOINTMENT- CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONER The Payor announced the
appointment of Mrs. Elizabeth N. Albright to the position of Civil
Service Commissioner whose term expired June 1, 1952. to succeed
herself and requested Council approval.
By Alderman ?Tilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Gibson, Holman
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mrs. Albright to the position
of Municipal Civil Service Commissioner for the term June 3 , 1952
to June 1, 19580 be and it hereby is approved.
Carried
ENFO CEMENT OFFICER - MULTIPLE RES. BLDG. CODE The Mayor announced
the appointment of Henry C. Thorne to the position, of Enforcement
Officer of the lultiple Residence Bldg. Code and requested Council
approval,
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that the appointment be and it hereby is approved„
Carried
WORLD WAR
II„ PLJkQUE Mayor Cook suggested that the Matter of
erecting the Hemorial Plague for ?forid ?far Ti veterans should be
settled. He stated that 1^chile it was the intention of former Mayor
Shai,r to have it placed on the front of City Hall, he felt that the
location should be approved by the Board of Sunervisors.
By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Gallagher
RESOLVED, that placing the plaque on City Hall be approved, ,.
subject to consent and approval of the Board. of Supervisors.
Carried
SALARY INCREASE - SUPT, OF PUBLIC WORKS The Ilayor announced that
since the full Council was present that it 1-rould be in order to
again discuss the Natter of the increase in salary for the Suptipf
Public tlorks and. it 'i•ras moved,
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
annual salary �f the
RESOLVED, that effective June 1, 1952, y
Superintendent of Public tiforks be set at %;'10 500.00, the maximum
of the present range.
Ayes 7, Dickens, Benson, Adams, Gibson, Hall, Little, Porter
Nays .7, 'Tilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Decker, Johnson, Downing,Scott
Due to a tie vote the Mayor voted affirmativly and declared the
Motion carried.
FARES - MERRY---GO ROUJD - TRAIN Alderman Porter reported receipt
of complaints in regard to fares charged on the rides at Ste,-rart -
Parka
It was reported that this matter has been under consideration
by the Board of Public 'forks,
The Mayor referred the Matter to the Committee on Relations With
the Board.
ON NOTION the Ideeting was adjourned.
F, He Springer
City Clerk
COIIiON COUMCIL PRQCEEDTI'TGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular 171eeting 7:30 P.M. July 2, 1952
Present
mayor - Cook
Alderman - Wilkinson, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Gibson, Little,
Decker, Porter, Johnson
Supervisor - Flynn, Abbott
Attorney - Dahmen
Chamberlain - Lull
City Historian - F. R. Stevens
Police Chief - Simmers
Clerk - Springer
i=I ?UTrS T.anutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
HISTORY OF MAYORS City Historian Stevens called attention to a
book published by the Ithaca Journal in 1904, TIhich outlines the
accomplishments of the Presidents and 1,Tayors of the City from date
of incorporation to 1904 and he suggested that such information
should be brought doTrn to date.
He stated that he Trould be Trilling to gather the information
' but it mould require some funds for stenographic T-rork.
The Neyor referred the matter to the Finance Committee to consult
•rith I-Tr. Stevens in regard to the cost.
PEDDLERS ORDITTAITCE A letter from the Better Business Division of
the Chamber of Commerce was presented, requesting the Council ico
investigate i•rith the idea of amending. the Ordinance regulz.`1'1'179
HaT.rkers and Peddlers, to better regulate such activity in `he Ci'Gy.
The Vayor referred the matter to the Charter and Ordinance
Committee to confer Trith the Chamber of Commerce in regard, to
such amendment.
POLLING PLACE - 2ND. DISTRICT , SEVENTH YlARD Receipt of several
letters of complaint in regard to t e use of the Nurses Hom: in
Valentine Place as a. polling place for the 2nd. district of the
Seventh '.yard T-ra.s reported.
While the letters urged the use of East Hill School as a
polling place, the Clerk reported that it ?ras moved from that
location at the request of school officials.
He stated that the matter Trill be taken up frith Superintendent
Gragg early next !-reek.
The Tiayor requested Alderman Benson to keep in touch T-rith the
matter to see that the best possible location is secured,
WORLD T_AR: 11 PLA UE A letter from the Board of Supervisors T-Tc-s
presented thanking the Council for their consideration of that
Board in placing of the iemorial Plaque for '?orld 7:ar II Veterans,
ancl expressing approval of installation on the City Hall.
AT't OIITTT:rTTTS CHA.-DERLAIFS OFFICE A letter from City Chamberlain
Lull �,ras presentee recommending permanent appointment of the
fol.lo7,ing employees in that office, They having been cer*-y iea. as
passing in recent Civil rlerviee Examinations.
i'etty Sammons - Senior Account Clerk
Doris Olney - Account Clerk
Tiary Hadlock - Clerk
By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman iLrinson
RE'IOLVE D, that the above named persons be and they hereby are
appointed to the pooitions as outlined.
Carried
C01-240" COMICIL PROCEEVINGS
Page 2 July 2, 1952
MAYORS CONFER13ITCE _DUES A letter from the Conference of Vayors
I-Tas presented., statin g that due to the increase In population in
the 19x0 census, that Conference dues I-rould be increased to
'.,45C'y,6 anrrz,-.. Iy, an increase of $50-00.
A'-. j-,t
7-,"Ls c&7-lec'. the fact that an additional appropriation
Of 50, 00 7,hov-..d be made to meet the cost.
v
"
Li. Lolmanp "econded by Alderman Porter
F:'TSOLVED, `i at the s"," of 6?50.00 be P.-I,-.d it liereby Is appropriated
froir, G"ontingeil. Funds to budget Item 'Ryors Office to provide
fog�, the Incr e In dues,
Ay ,,
Maya 0 # Carried and Approved
ETTEREST T ;I.PORA RY LOAITS The Cleft reported that due to the
hir-her interest rate charged by the banks for tax anticipation
loans that the additional sum of r")164,00 7-Fould be required to
meet these interest payments,
By Alderm echer, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED,tat the sum of "1164.00be and it hereby is appropriat-
ed from Contingent Funds to budget Item #273P Interest on
Temporary Loans.
Ayes 9
Nays 0 t Carried and Approved
LIAYORS L1 j
C01TFERr CE - REPO T B)[ 6TTo RNEY City Attorney Dahmen gaw-,
a comprehensive report of his attendance at the I-layors Confere,,,.Lce
and he thanked the Council for the privilege of attending.
-`6 FIRE, STATION ATION Alderman Dickens, reporting for the Finance
Committee, stated that after a meeting at 't-rhich the Fire Commisg
loners, Council Committee on Relations 't-,Ath the Department, and
the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the Board of Public ITorks
were present, the Finance Committee makes the follo!-ring recomwen-
dation:
1. Constru on of net-r building on present location.
2. Authori#Architect to submit complete dral-►ings and
specifications,
3, On comp Lion of plans, consultation 1-rith Committees
regarding anyminor changes if needed.
4, Authorize Board of Public Works to advertise for bids
on construction.
5 ► Appropriate additional funds if necessary,,
By Alderma , DX�kens, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, at the recommendations be approved and adopted.
Carried
AUDIT By Alderman -Ulkinson, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Ccmmittee be
and they are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
CHART-�R JUEITTS RLOCAL- LA7 #9_19 1 Alderman
...ils�_r_iepotted that the State Comptroller has suggested t h,,,
on
sections of Local La-,r be renumbered and the follo-ing
Local Lal•r was presented for consideration:
A LOC_-kL LAW TO A!.'MTD LOCAL LAW I-To. 9
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA FOR TL." `_T-AR
1951 111 RELATION r7O THE, I1,P0'1'9'IT_'T'OjT
_M'D COLU7CTIO',* Or" SEVER REITTS BY M- M,
TU
REI n L
i _,7RI`TG OF "BUR-PARAGRAPHS
Section 1. Local Lair, No, 9 for the year 1951 adding Section
129(a) to the Ithaca City Charter is hereby amended by renumbering
SO as to substitute instead of and In place of F'3nctions 2 3v4y5#6p
7, and 8 the numbered sub-paragraphs (1) , ( 2) , (3) , (4) 5) v (6) ,
(7) and (8) . , I
Section 2. This Local La,•T shall take effect September 1,1952.
COPS C)
'I` .COUT'CIL,PROCEEI�I� CTS '
AUDIT SHEET July 2, 1952
Alfred G. Ha7'1
N Y Telephone Co. LL5.18
T. G. VIAlers Sons Paper Co 18w-46
Ithaca Printing Service 17.50
�1 Y "Iectric & Ga,s Corp x.52 `
Better Paint & Wallpaper Sery 18.75 '`
A C Gibson Co. Inc. 14.65
Ernest A Da.hmen Jr, 90.50
Ernest A Dahrren .Jr 100.-00 '
C.' J. Ramsey & Co 48.60
James' V Buyoucos ' ' 34,-50
City Chamberlain 6.4o
VanNatta Office Equipment Co .90.80
Andy Soryi.n 19.80
J. B. Lang Engine ,& Garage to 25.40
Tioga: Auto Parts 10.00
College Chevrolet Co.Inc. 26.72
Elinira-Harley Davidson Sales 15 5 `
Gladys T,% Harrington _ 10.70
Henry R. Head 1.95
VanNa.tta Office Equin ent 18.4?
John '' . HIrshfeld_,!,,,,D. 4,:00
George Atsedes _ .7.50
Peter 'Atsedes 23.L'•0
William Simmers 4,90
J 56.00
ohn` M. Mullig n .
iii Y Telephone Co 68.31
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co 111.L119
Ithaca Journal 7.90
Cornell University 4.00
Taylor DLewlis 29•Q6 �
Edgar D Sebring,Jr. •
? Y Tel T)hone Co 1L`•95 ,
`''ilcox Press,inc. 6.57
Laci:awr nna Feed. Co 4.80
T G Millers Sons'` Paper Co 12.99
Head' s. Service ,Stati on 8.99
Ithaca SrortinF, Goods 1,161.36
Ithaca. Sportin Goods 130 5 .
Le-is J. Ades so 1011"'.00 d
soilson '.1F.11ver 36.50 .
Leonard J iaheeler 200.00
„alter Brusha 175.00
Tom McGory 100.00
City of Ithaca, 1'•ra.ter Fund 1.00
Treasurer of Tomplins County 1,574.76 T.
American Coin' Lock Co Inc' ' 6.12 F
APPRpVEP BY FINAITCE CO1g;1ITTrE
C'r 9, ✓ �:
COiu:OPi COUNCIL PROCEEDIITGS
Page 3 July 2, 1952
The Local Lair Tras tabled in accordance Irith provisions of the
City Home Rule Lair.
ANi?UAL COI?FERMICE—POLICE CHIEFS A letter from Police Chief
Simmers ?ras presented requesting authority to attend the 52nd.
Annual Conference of the State Association of Chief of Police
to be held in Utica July 22, 23 and 24.
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Benson
RESOLVED, that Chief Simmers be authorized to attend the
Conference at City expense.
Carried
0INTIMIT .- FIR--, 001.11ISSIONER • I.-iayor Cook announced the appoint-
mant of iyrtus J. Sullivan, a member of Fire Company #9 , to the
office of Fire Commissioner to succeed 111. J. Herson rhose to
has expired, and requested Council confirmation.
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mr. "ul"iivan to the positi01-1
of Fire Commissioner, for the term ending June 30 , 1955 , be E..nd-
it hereby is approved and confirmed.
Unana.imously Carried
CITY CHARTER COPI S Alderman '.Til!-inson reported that tl.ie Chapter
and Ord�_nance Committee recommend that copies of the City C'hC_'rtcr
be made available for the Aldermen and it ?•ras moved,
By Alderman �rilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Dic'-ens
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to obtain mimeogr. g.phed
or other copies of the City Charter.
Carried
STREET LIGHTING Alderman Jilkinson called attention to the nee3
of more adequate street lighting in the North 'Jest s;�ctiot_ of i,I_.e
City, especially in Court, Esty and Cascadilla Streets anJL in
2nd. , 3rd, , 4th. and 5th. Streets, and he suggested that the
matter be brought to the attention of the Board. of oy'kso
The hayor directed that the matter be brought to the a- :rrtion
of the Board.
ON MOTIOil the I eeting was adjourned,
F. H,r b )ri.n.,
• Vii-9 Vif�,L�
COM11ON COU"TICIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. August 6, 1952
Present
Alderman - 'ril!,.inson, Ga.11?.gher, Holman, Dickens, °�enson, Adams,
Gibson, Hall, Little, Dec'cer, Porter, Jox-nson, Scott
City Judge- Casey
Attorney - Dahmen
Chamberlain - Lull
Clerk - Springer
Due to the absence of 1"Ayor Cook, Acting Mlayor Adams presided..
MIN TES 111inutes of the .,receding meeting were duly approved"
L. J. GAURDTIER APPOIiiTI-: i NT - B.P.Wb A letter from Mayor Cook was
presented in T•ihich he announced the appointment of Larry J,, Gaurnier
to the position of Commissioner of Public trorks to complete the
unexpired term of Joseph S. Barr, a .C" requested Council approval.
By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the appointment o" 1'Ta'n Gaurnier to the position of
Commissioner of Public ?rorks for the germ ending De-ember 31, 1952,
be and it he:. eby is approved aid confirmed.
Unanimously Carried
INSTITUTE ::I DFLINQUE11CY ATTTTD CRIFE A letter from Youth Bureau
Director Seb.'r'ing was pr ,rented requesting permission to attend the
Institute on Delinquency and Crime to be held at St. LaT,rrence
University at Canton, M. Y. on August 17-22, 1952•
By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Hall
RE5OLVED, that Mr. Sebring be authorized to attend the Institute
at City expense.
Carried
NATIONAL ASSIT. OF ASSES�F1 i a_ !OFFICERS A letter from City Assesso. ,
Thorne T•ras presented, r+aques..ing authority to attend the National.
Conference on Assessment Administration to be held in Detroit
September 22-25, 1952•
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Benson
RESOLVED, that Mr. Thorne be authorized to attend the Conference
at City expense.
Carried
NATIO iAL PLANNING CO Tr EREITCE A letter from Zoning Officer Thorne
was presented, requesting permission t^ attend the National Planning
Conference to be held in Boston October 5-8 , 1952,
By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that 'Mr. Thorne be authorized to attend the conference
at City expense.
Carr`.ed
SALARY ADJUSTT>IENT - _DRAFTSi'EN - ASSESSORS OFFICE J� letter from
Assessor Thorne Taas presented er questing that a study be made of
the salary of the part time draftsmen in his office.
By Alderman Dickens, t .conded by Alderman Gallather
RESOLVED, that the IiG';`. er be referred to the Finance Committee
and the Municipal Civil. Service Commission for study and recommen-
dation.
`arri ed
�J
COM."10111 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 au€lust 6, 1952
POLLI ?c PLACES The Cler% reported that the Board. of Education has
agree to permit the use of East Hill School as a polling place for
the 2nd. 'district of the Seventh. ''a.rd.., and also the use of an
additional room at the St, John School, to rerlace the polling place
at the Dassance and Anderson s ^.,.gyp at 428 N. Titus Ave, , 'i-rhich T-rill
not be available after the Au-g- 19th primaries,
He also reported that the FI e Chief sug7ested using #2 Fire
Station in Seneca St. ' for use of voters in the 2nd. District of the
Fifth ''lard instead of the room at the rear of the Chief's Office
T'Thi.ch T►11-1 be more conuens.sY ` for voters. '
By Alderman Benson Seconded by Alderman Holman
,RESOLVED, tha°, o' .ges, in polling p?aces for the year follor�ring
October ' 1st; ' as set ^M` ii. a.'.,o v e "1e and they hereby are approved, and
U IT FURTHER 'ESO"J'V ED, t�^a t the are designated as
polling places In each r1ec ion .. Ct � c the Ci Wy of Ithaca, t3.Y. ,
at ,lhich the r!; , ~.ta'1 ,ol '%C v Wit`^, a. t, the e` s-tions and primaries
sha' 11 be head during zr:_.e yeas the ''s`: d2.y o�" October 1952.
First •lard :1 �t :>} �XSa _ at �.'t_A C;I=r.�� �j"^ry ' %; i�;3�vr'1 v�'i3.'tpel
44 n �n 626
Firs, Station
!! !! 3xd ^ c!
532 11, Buff ^o" u _ty PUV'Ir i ng Station
Second. 1J�arc1 l�r t.'D:Ls,t-r ,o'er -19 T 1- -d_ St. -North Side House
:! a 2�d, ' 3O_' court St, Basement, Central , ch.
it !! 3rd ! 13 v tat`,3. S-ta +Cry fire Statlon
Third t' ard. IsM f ;= . ..ct 301. ene•�'a S r, St,, John Scho,:�1
u ?rd ;a 301 Fl ,en .tea a`A S John School.
47 "" 3rd 402 ti &- Ilerril'!' Garage
Fourth 7.Ta.1. d s ,, c t i. .[ \N n iciza St.' F' Fire St�C t i on"`.�.
I0� N r t. ���L:g aC Ate.,¢d.y "'.! ., �om s+ GaA. a,-
�'Z / 1'' <'awa�'�"c . 7, (J.f a �J #` °,'.vF^�", Gars �',
�,� r� .: q 4 y cF"7 ro' n.} '4? 7 ettii 3:.'� Cki"L';?° .h
t4 !4 St'2nd 2,)i tq #2 74 ' 0(1.
to 4t 3rd " Jas, La.P Hall Vet. College, Cornell
it a A.�e ^ Sty Iang� s Garage 1st District
t. tJT 2n(1 St", South Hill School
4s 44 Ord t4 211 Hi;,�( or Speno Garage
ti e µ
9 Fire Station
ey en 1_ fµ d 1st di 3- "'1 . ? e_
R� East Hill Schoo l
l t om T v ,2Cd -
St.' Belle Sherman $chcol
1,�i•.A11 "` RE Su!ER, RE TTS; The pro: %sad Local La.T't r�.�.2�t�L'a °*
' s i� t.T1i17o��t�o and Collection
'°;� I3�""d Ld ;SEr a "7 1 v % Z �
J- ` ar Tr rt-3r Rents wabsed at the h ee e_*A ',��_lc z.!U 6 Y 2, 1952, Was
p",.,,-_nt ed for action by th.° col,-`?.oi1 1.v
A LOv.9.7, 711'.1 TO KMID LO^H.L :',XT #9.-- 9 � 1 RE TI41.1 "'0
T E `�.�w': a� 'i01v It,1D C �... J1�' S . `ER PETITS F3Y THE
l d A•a... ..,
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B; Lderman ti t Second�d n X k1 dP,rrn: . � Dsc-)n
a �1T
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as
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5 A µ the 1 au _
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°eC-� -1or1 24 This Local La"' shRs:1 talc..e efi'Gvt Septe�iher i, l9.52
r Ca:Nried . ---
Dy me this the �,3 day of Auguat 19511 and d,e-p:,- at-ed Local
COIq.IO,T COUId^IL PROCEEDIIN`S
Page 3 August 6, 1952
HISTORY OF IA:'ORu Alderman Hall reported that the request of
City Historian Stevens for funds to prepare a history of Mayors of
the City from 1904 to the r)resent time has been considered by the
Finance Committee and. that the Committee feels that the part time
services of the Youth bureau Secretary might be used in the work
and recommend th-t an additional a.ppropri a.tlon be made to budge item
7-'r`1209 City Historian for incidental expenses in connection T-rlth b'r`ie
,.'o rk
By Alderman Hall, Seconded. 'by Alderman Berson
RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the Committee be
accepted and approved., and
BE IT FURTHER R750LVTD, that the c f ''�1Or.00 b. and it hereby
is annro;-riated from Continprent Funds tc: bud€let item 7#120 , City
Historian,
Ayes 13
P*ays 0 Carried
PEDDLERS ORDIIJ NCE Alder an ;ill�inson requested rrelsbers of th.
Charter & Ordinan e Committee, A16.erma.n Soott an(, Attorney Dahmer. to
meet with members of the Better Business Division of the Chambe-, of
Commerce on UednesdAy August 1..3, 1952, at ?;^(1 P::.r4 to discus) tl:e
possibly: amendment to the Peddlers Ordinanoen
He reaue t.ed the Clerk to notify the above perscaris of the Meeting.
SUADAY SPORTS .610 ENTERT.AIIiFQE'IT Alderr,ax! `i ki-risori presented the
follw1ring proposed. ordinance as prepared by Attorney Dahmen _t t ,
request of '�.he Charter & Ord inance Committee relative to so :911ed
Bl Eye Laiis and stated that th.e Charter and Ordinance Committee gill
study the proposed ordinar_�;N and matte recommendations at a. later
date.
ORDIOAk"CE _41,MINMENT e C IOPI 15 of CHAPTER Il
j F1Z;77�.ITT?I' SUIIDAv SPORTS M�IIt` ENTZR``AIPr'E�1T ..
jt The Common Council of the City of I t 'ik:. a do ordain as fos_lo'rs:
That Section 15 of Chapter 11 of the Lrdi nano es of the City of
Ithaca is hereby amen±led in its entirety to read as folloT.F8,
Section 15. Lj.;ad Sports and entertainment,,
Pwosuant to the authority of sections ti-Tenty-oen hundred :+ort: '_
fivve aread twenty-one hundred fifty-taro of the penal lab-r of ""'le
state of Nev� York, -.t ^ha.7 l be lat•rful J.j this city is
�-iitnessr part iolpate or engage in arFy form of nubli - ;, `,;6
exercises or shoe-rs rThi ch are conducted or engaged. i>. P�°t-rr y.
for t',.e entertainment of spectators, 1-Inen not spec.f lcall
prohf"n�:ted by or violative of any provision of laur or ordl.rarsc,e,
and sub l ect to any necessary or requ.'!:red permits therefor, on t.h
first -day of the Q,reek after tiro o' c ai_—k in the a 'te:rnoon. to
witness i-fnioh the public is invt.ted or an admission fee is
either directly or indirectly,
It shall be :.aj-rf; in th�_s city to conduct or Pte. :lci�=
pate in legitimate theatrical reR#ormances, concert and tat
dances, motion picture exhis}t�_o 18, or other public e.xhib""ions,
exhibits, sj,ows orz entertal°,zment on t.7-e fib: o'll- d�-y of the °('e
af-der-• t�Tu c clock In the a te-1 noon, t,c; `) i c,ness which the public
Is invi`sjed. or an admisslo' fee is c:nar ed, alther clirectl'Y or
i naa vc` .y� ,hen not specifically prothibited by or violatl'y t1, of
any provisaon of laT-r or ordinance, aind subject to any necessary
or required permits therefor.
That former Section 15 of Chapter II of Vile Ordina.nceb
of the City of Tthaca is hereby repea.led;.
71.
COTiIION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 August 6, 1952
B 0OU11T — TRAFFIC VIOLiTiOA S BUREAU Alderman 13enson reported
that City Judge Casey has requested ne mission to open a special
bang: account in T-*hich collections at the Traffic Violations
Bureau may be deposited daily which `•rill expedite clearance of
checks paid to the Bureau.
Judge Casey explained that it krill greatly reduce the number
of "returned" checks and the funds Y•*ill be turned over to City
Court t-ro or three ti?ies T-reekly.
By Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderwin Porter
RESOLVED, that Jud`:e Casey be authorized to open a bank
account in the First National Bank in which collections from the
Traffic Violations Bureau may be deposited.
Carried
COMPENSATION PLAN Alderman '?ilkinson suggested that the i'ayor
be requested to call a. special meeting curing ScrItember to
discuss Taith department heads, any revision of the Compensation
6' Plan and salary schedule for 1953.
By Alderman `•jilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the liayor be requested to call such a Yeeting,
Carried
ON 110TI011 the T'eeting ?rac -djourned,
S '
F. H. Springer
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Itheca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 7230 P.N., September 3, 1952
Present
Mayor - Cook
Alderman - Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Adams, Gibson,
Hall, Little, Decker, Johnson, Downing, Scott
Supervisor - Flynn
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. Public Works - Laverty
Chamberlain .. Lull
Police Chief - Simmers
Clerk Springer
MIN UTES Minutes of the preceding Meeting were duly approved.
TRANSFER _ CONSTRUCTION t P ENT IR"PROVEME1T FUNDS A request
from the Board of Public J orks was presented for authority to
transfer funds within the Oonstruction and Permanent Improvement
Account as follows:
From Ditches - Floral Ave. , .02000,00 to curbs and gutter and k1500.00
to guniting creek walls.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Hall
RESOLVED, that the transfer of funds be approved as requested.
Carried
EAST100D TRACT ---ROAD CONSTRUCTION A request from the Board of
Public Works was resented for an appropriation of $4000400 for
the Construction of Streets in the Eastwood Tract Sub division.
Attention was called to the fact that this item teas removed from
the 1952 budget requisition with the understanding that the funds
would be provided when needed,
By Alderman Scott, Seconded by Alderman 'dilkinson
RESOLVED, that the Sum of $4000.00 be and it hereby is approp-
riated from Contingent Funds for the Construction of Streets in
the Ea4twood Tract.
Ayes 12
Nays 0 Carried and Approved
N `BAR 6„FI_TION It 1ras reported that the Board of. ',Public
o s acting as aCommittee of the trhole met T►ith the Finanoe
Committee of the Council and revieTred the bids for the cortntruction
of #6 Fire Station and that the Committee recommends a?-rardlzg
contracts to the lolr bidders and requesting the Council to
appropriate the additional Sum of 022,182.00 'which Trill make A
total of $66000.00 available for construction of the building
including architects fees, contingencies and work to be done by
the Board of Public 1forY.s.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that the Sum of $22,182.00 be and it hereby is
appropriated from Contingent Funds for completion of the building.
During the discussion that follot-►ed, Alderman Wilkinson expressed
the opinion that expenditures for the building should not exceed
the Sum in the Capital Reserve Fund t•Thich notr amounts to
$44,318.00, $309657.00 in U. S. Savings Bonds and $13,661.00 cash,
Plus w10,064.00frm Contingent Funds ,,rhich ttras appropriated to
that account r•rith the tentative understanding that it could be
used for construction of the building, and it i°ras moved,
By Alderman 11ilkins®n, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that the Motion be amended to limit the cost of the
building to the amount in the Capital Reserve Fund plus ` 10,064.00
from Contingent Funds.
Ayes 8
Nays 4 Carried
CONMO.11 COUNCIL PROCE MI11G5
AUDIT SHEET Aucust 6, 1952
Ithaca Journal 49.08
N Y Telephone Co 46.88
T G ITillers Sons' P-tier Co 28.00
Addressograph-I1ultigraph Corp 22.75
The McBee Co 635.73
Pitney-Bowes,Inc. 8.15
N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 22.i?
H. C. Thorne 9.80
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2.6.5
Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 100.00
Automatic Voting I'f.ch. Co 1140.92
Georgia If. Saunders 66.66
James V Buyoucos 69.00
Matthettr Bender & Co 15.00
Ithaca Printing Service 51.50
7rilliam Simmers 59.67
J. B. Lang Engine & Garage .75
'r?.lter Buckingham 3.06
Elmira Harley Davidson Sales 80.56
College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 1. 25
Hot�ra.rd A. Bolt e 2.50
National Safety Council 15.00
% A. Harvey Snorting Goods 47.54
VanAtta Office Equipment 22.86
Ithaca Printing Service 17.75
Henry R. Head 6.3
Gladys W. Harrington 15.89
C. J. Ramsey & Co.
Leo P. LarFin, M.D. 17. 28
Socony Vacuum Oil Co 199.51
C. L. Sprinkle x•00
John 141. Mtilliga.n 56.00
1 Y Telephone Co 76.46
E Paul Nedro?,r 46.45
Cornell University 11.00
Dual Parking i.eter Co 32.20
The Corner Booir.store 75.00
Ithaca Insurance A�leney 345.87
Local 132, American Federation of Musicians 1, 200.00
Mack' s Photo Copies 29.40
Richard. Bo--lsby 80.00
City Ch-.mberl=yin 10.85
Edma.r D. Sebrin7, Jr. 27.58
N Y Telephone Co 14.20
T G IJiillers Sons' Paper Co 17.37
The Corner Bookstore 5.35
City Chamberlain 7.8
C. J. Rumsey & Co 8.1
Leonard 71heeler 200.00
Taper Brus':a 175.00
Fra.n'�:lin Beach 42.00
100.00
Robe t Yaeger
Torn IcGory 11?0.00
Francis Rua.ne 100.00
Henry Jonnson 200.00
Robinson & Car,:aenter 8.38
COIP,llro'_\T COU111CIL PROOFEDI-FIC-5
AUDIT SHEET Au7.ust 5, 1952
Lent' s 11-56
Ithaca ST)ortinr Goods X1. 78
Ithaca Sporting Goods 54.45
Everett i�. YcQua(le 290.45
B i shop' s 1. 25
0 J Rumsey & CO 46.46
Red Herson
Everett IV% 'Mculu,',cLe 168.10
Henry Johnson 117-50
Donp..Jd 11. Streeter :."obile Service 2.50
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PROCEEDINGS
COMMON COUPcI
a Q :page 2 September 3, 1952
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By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that the balance in Capital Reserve F; nd #2 amounting
to $44,318,40 plus "'10,064.00 from Contingent Funds be turned over
to the Board of Public Works for construction of the building.
Ayes 2
Nays 10 Motion Lost
During further discussion of the Matter it was pointed out that
a reduction in funds would necessitate the preparation of nell
plans, an added expense, and that a smaller building l-rouldr not
adequately Accomodate anticipated future use of the building.
Alderman Dickens expressed the opinion that the original plans
should be approved and accepted and the building erected as soon
as possible.
.. , Upon quostioning, -.Chief Travis stated t1at in preparation of the
R plans duel consideration liras given to probable future needs as !,tell
as for present needs and that only necessary installations were
s..^ included in t. e plans.
Fire Commissioner Clapp urged approval of the plans as prepared
and called attention to the conditions of ,the present building and
the need of more adequate facilities.
After : further discussion the City Attorney ruled that it would
be proper to vote on the original resolution approving construction
of the building from plans approved by the Committee and
appropriating 522,182.00 from Contingent Funds 14hieh together birth
$44,318.00 in Capital Reserve Fund #2 11111 provide "'66,500.00 for
completion of the building.
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The vote tRraer as follolls:
Ayes 9, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Adam s, Gibson, Hall, Little,
Decker,, Dol�rning
Nays 3, 1ilkinson, Johnson, Scott
Motion Carried
�„E,4LERS .• RRQV_ING ZANY A letter from City Sealer Ned`roUi was
presented in w Ich he stated that County Sealer C. Roe has
requested permission to use the departments 100' gal. proving tank
for testing meters on fuel oil trucks etc. in the County.
Mr. Nedrow recommended the loan of the tank to the County Sealer
as it will not interfere *•rith City works and he stated that the
City has used County property in the form of one ton of test weights
for a number of years.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that City Sealer Nedrolq be authorized to loan the
proving tank to County Sealer Roe.
Carried
GISTRATES COVE ICE A letter from City Judge Edward J. Casey
,ras presented requesting permission to attend a Magistrates
Conference to be held at ITestport , N. Y. September 109 111, 12,3, and
13, 1952•
By Alderman Johnsonx Seconded by Alderman Hall
RESOLVED, that Judge Casey be authorized to attend the Conference
at City expense.
Carried
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 September ?, 1-952
CITY CHARTER COPIES The Clerk reported that preparation of
stencils for reproducing copies of the City Charter is progreasinU
and he recommended that the Sum of $1466,00 be appropriated for
binders, stencils, paper and running stencils and collating the
sheets to provide 50 copies of the Charter.,
By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Hall
RESOLVED, that the Sum of S.4.o.00 be and it hereby is appropriated
from Contingent Funds to budget item #110, City Clerk, for
completion of copies of the Charter.
Ayes 12
Nays 0 Carried
AUDIT By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Adams
SOLVED, that the bills Audited by the Finance Committee be
and they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
JoN
varri ed
POLICE ICEERG A letter from Police Commissioner PoT-Ters was
presented requesting permission to appoint a sixth Sergeant in the
Police Department, which TTould make possible assignments as
folloT,rs:
Three Desk Sergeants, one Relief Sergeant, one Traffic Sergeant
and one Detective Sergeant.
By Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to appoint the Sixth
Sergeant to the Police Force, such appointment to be effective
as of September 1, 1952.
Unanimously Carried
SCHOOL GUARDS A letter from Pollee Chief Simmers tra.s presented
requesting authorization to hire one additional school guar! 'I-rho
T-rould be stationed at Plain and Buffalo Streets T-There a large
number of` children cross.'
He also stated that the guards have requested the City to
furnish overcoats as is done in many other cities,
Fey- Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Downing
RESOLVED, that the Police Department be authorized to hire one
additional school guard making a total of 9, and to furnish over-
coats to the guards at the approximate cost of P25.00 each, it
being understood that funds are available in the Police budget.
Carried
POLHYSICIAN The following letter from the State Commission of
UDrrection Teas read.
STATE OF NEzd YORK
STATE COM1 ISSION OF CORRECTION
GOVLM90R ALr RED E. SMITH STATE OFFICE BUILDING
ALBANY 19 N. Y.
August 13, 1952
T0: ALL CHIEFS OF POLICE
In view of increasingly frequent. ineidents in the city jails and
lockups throughout the State involving the detention of persons for
public intoxication, this Commission wishes to call to your
attention the need for the immediate medical examination of these
prisoners �rhen they are placed under detention.
COT-ZION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET September 3, 1952
Ithaca Journal News 14.98
N Y Telephone Co 42.98
Stamp Pad Service 40. 28
Ernest A. Dahrrien Jr. 100.00
T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co 10,49
Dr. Malcolm J. Mann 20.00
Joseph Mignardi 8. 25
Clarence Tompkins 10.50
James V. Buyoucos 11.50
Chase Natl. Bank 5. 00
Donald M. Streeter 1. 15
The J. B. Lang Engine & Garage Co.Inc.P 28. 75
College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 35.89
Elmira Harley Davidson Sales 22. 10
Emery Burger 12.00
Wayne D. Campbell 2.80
Gladys 'tiT. Harrington 8.55
VanNatta Office Equip. 12.75
The Corner Book Store 14.50
Henry R. Head. 3.94
L. R. Pierce,Prop.Johnson' s Boat Yard 1.50
The Sherwin-Williams Co. 6,10
Ormond Hosiery Shop 2.99
Leo P. Larkin, M.D. 8. 64
Kline' s Pharmacy 13. 35
Sumner Kaufman jI.D. 25.00
John M. Mulligan 56.00
N. Y. Telephone Co. 44.99
Socony Vacuum Oil Co 123. 67
Esso Standard Oil Co. 2. 34
Joseph L. Intermaggio 2250;00
ElDora M. Stewart 69.0Q
N. Y. Telephone Co. 11. 20
T. G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. 2.89
Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. 20.16
Edgar D. Sebring_ ,Jr. 10 2.44
Ithaca Sporting Goods 25.86
Heads Service Station 3.93
S. S. Kresge Co. 4.46
Y',Tilson 'balker 50.00
Henry Johnson 42.00
Orlo Nichol 90.00
William Simmers 28.90
APPROVED BY FINANCE C01114ITTEE
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 4 September 3, 1952
In ti-ro recent cases 'v-rherein men 'were detained in city Jails for
public intoxication, both (flied -Ithin a few hours after release,
from causes having no bearing on the use of intoxicants.
The Commission urges that, for the protection of the prisoner
and also for the protection of those responsible for his detention,
every person to be detained for public intoxication be given a
medical examination as soon as possible after arrest.
Your cooperation in this matter will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
s/Edward J. Donovan
Edward J. Donovan
CDNi;gfv Chairman
Chief Simmers stated that in the absence of a Police Surgeon or
Doctor, the Sergeant in charge looks after the prisoners each hour
and that the practice 'trill continue until a Doctor is appointed.
The hayor referred the Matter to the Police Committee for study
and recommendation.
2nd. ASSISTANT CHIEF — FIRE DEPT: Alderman Holman called attention
to emergency in the Fire Department due to the critical illness of
Assistant Chief Herman C. Frantz, and stated that the Committee
recommends the appointment of a 2nd. Assistant Chief in the Depart-
ment.
He stated that since the Charter does not provide for such an
afficer the Municipal Civil Service Commission *ill not hold an
examination for the position until Charter Amendment.
Mr. Clapp, Chairman of the Fire Commissioners explained the
seriousness of the situation and requested the Council to
authorize a temporary appointment at a salary range of t",3800.00—
a4100.00 — 100.00.
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Gibson -
RESOLVED, that the temporary appointment of a 2nd. Assistant
Chief at the salary range of 0800.00 — $4100.00 — 100.00 be
approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to
prepare a Local Lai to amend Section 168 of the City Charter to
permit the permanent appointment of a 2nd. Assistant Chief,
Carried
SS TRANSPORTATION COi,;iYITTE REPORT The Mayor called attention
to the report with recommendations as submitted by the Mass
Transportation Committee.
He requested the Aldermen to study the report for future action.
POLICE CHIEFS CONFERENCE Police Chef Simmers made a- brief report
on his attendance at the annual meeting of the N. Y. State
Association of Chefs of Police held in Albany and tharO:ed the
Council for making it possible for him to attend. ,
POLICE, RIFLE RANGE Chief Simmers announced that the first practice
shoot on the neil rifle range in Burns Road !rill be held Friday
September 5th at 11 a.m. and invited the Aldermen to attend.
BALL PLAYING — DE WITT PARK Alderman 'Jilkinson called attention to
recent publicity relative to ball playing in De?Fitt Park and
expressed the opinion that it should be stopped.
Chief Simmers reported that it has been stopped.
ON MOTION the Meeting Tras adjourned.
F. Springer
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y,,
Special Meeting 7:30 pom® September 24, 1952
Present
Mayor — Cook
Alderman a- Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams,
Gibson, Hall, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Do't°ming, Scott
B.P.1. Commissioner — Conley, Bradford
Attorney — Dahmen
Supt. Pub. 'Torks — Laverty
Police Chief — Simmers
Police Commissioner — Powers
Fire Chief — Travis
Fire Commissioner - Clapp
Chamberlain — Lull
Youth Bureau Chairman — Woodside
Youth Bureau Director — Sebring
Clerk — Springer
PURPOSE OF i
COMMM014 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 September 24, 1952
SE_�L�LER OF JEIGHTS & ME SURE_3
Increase of salary range from $3400.00 — X3800:00 to �?3800. 00-
1420%00 with salary of 04200:00` for 1953.
CITY .Cj A :B ERLAIN x
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Consideration of an In for' the incumbent and an increase in
the salary range for the Deputy Chamberlain from Q 400;00 ..
'93800.00 to 03800.00 -. A4200iOO Trith a salary of X4000:00 for 1953.
Other employees in the office to benefit by any "change made in
the Compensation Plan,
CITY AS 2ESSSOR
Ad3ustment upward of the combined salary of Assessor-Building
Commissioner and ad3ustment of salaries paid the t-,ro part time
draftsmen in his office.
MACHINI.S.73.UN.I ON
Request for a general wage increase of t?•renty (20). cents per hour
for all classifications and five other points covering fringe
benefits,
CITY COURTa
Increase in salary for the City Judge, Increased responsibilities
cited.
BOARD OF PUBLIC 1221Z&
It was reported that the Board of Public 1111or�cs has agreed to defer
its decision on requests for inc;reaises pending the establishment
of a policy by the Common Counoll on 1•rages and salaries in all
departments and unanimously ad;_o ted the follotring resolution.
"RESOLVED, that this Board rrespeetfully request that employees
under the Board be given the sAme consideration as all other
employees as regards salaries, "rages, vacation and other similar
benefits. "
The Mayor gave the Aldermen opportunity to ask questions in
regard to the requests and called upon Department Heads i�resent to
further explain their requests,
Police Commissioner, Pol�rers, Chamberlain Lull , City Judge Casey
and Fire Commissioner Clapp responded and T'r. Clapp stated that
the Fire Commissioners are sympathetic ,,ith the request filed by
the Paid Firemans Association and recommend, that the Chiefs
salary be increased to X5000.00
Alderman 14ilkinson took exception to the thought that salaries
and ,rages are subordinate to other finances of the City and
expressed the opinion that the questions involved are too big for
the Finance Committee alone.
The Mayor announced that the requests trill be turned over .to Gi E
Finance Committee which he is confident can and till make definate
recommendations to -,the Council.
It pas agreed that all members of the Council —ill be notifies_
of meetings of the Committee during-budget _preparation and that
they -t-rill be welcome to attend,
LOCAL LAT RE ASST, FIRE CHIEF Attorney Dahmen presented the
tollo't,►ing proposed Local Lai-r amending the City Charter relative
to the appointment of a Chief' Engineer and Assistant Engineer ir.
the Fire Department,.
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING TITLE VII , SECTION 168, OF
THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER IN REGARDS TO T1411 APPOINT-
T'ENT OF A CHIEF ErIgl.1EER AT?D A FIRST ASSISTAPIT
ENGIM""ER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA
Section 1, Section one hundred sixty.-eight of the Charter of
the City. of Ithaca as last amended It hereby further amended to rep
as folloWa:
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 September 24, 1952
168. There shall be a chief engineer, a first assistant
engineer, and a second assistant engineer appointed
by the board of fire commissioners. They shall hold
their offices until removed because of incompetency
or misconduct after charges in 1ariting shall have
been preferred, and such charges established upon a
hearing before said boarid of fire commissioners;
removal, ho,Tever, to take place only upon approval
by the mayor of the findings of said boards Any
member of the Ithaca Fire Department so appointed
chief engineer or first assistant engineer or second
assistant engineer shall cease to be an active member
of any company of said department.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
The Local Law eras tabled in accordance t•rith provisions of the
City Home Rule Last.
Alderman Johnson suggested that both assistant Engineers should
be equal and as?.red the Aldermen to give the matter consideration
before further action is taken.
On motion the meeting 1•ras adjourned.
F', E,/ Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. October 1, 1952
Present
Mayor .- Cook
Alderman .- 'jilkinson, Holman, Dickens, Adams$ Gibson, Little,
Dec7.er, Porter, Johnson, Dol,ming
Attorney - Dahmen
Police Commissioner .. Povers
Assessor -� Thorne
Chamberlain - ,Lull
City Historian - Stevens
Clerk - Springer
MIi•T.UTES Ianutes of the regular meeting held. September 3rd. and of
the special meeting held September 24, 1952 ?
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 October 1, 1952
X44,318.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for
the purpose herein set forth.
Ayes 10
Nays 0 Carried and Approved
SERTJICE AGRE71'71T .. CHECK SIGNI?�1G MACHINE The Clerk reported that
the Todd Co. has presented a proposed service agreement covering
care of the check signing machine located in the Chamberlains Office,
the annual charge for the se"loe being X25.00, and he recommended
approval of the agreement.
By Alderman '.Tilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be and it hereby is
approved and accepted, and
BE IT FURT'1LR RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized and directed
to execute the agreement on beha.lr of the City.
Carried
SICK LEAVE — Tn:PORARY APPOIrITYENT A letter from Chamberlain Lull
,Ta.s presented, stating that due to a four T-Tee)i sick leave granted
1-firs. Doris Olney, irs. Ethel Lunger has been given a temporary
appointment as Clerk, and Mrs. Mary Hadlock has been temporarily
appointed Account Clerk in the Chamberlains Office.
ATiERICAN MU ?ICIP_AL CONGRESS A letter from the American Municipal
Association 1-Tas presented inviting and urging the I a.yor, Governing
Bodies and other principal officials to attend the annual meeting
to be held in Los Angeles on December 1 , 2 and 3, 1952•
No action 1-yas taken.
CI'T'Y CHARTER COPIES Copies of the City Charter recently completed
,,ere distri')uted and the Clerk suggested that the matter of loan
or sale of the copies be determined at this time.
After discussion it was moved
By Alderman Holman, Seconded. by Alderman Dicl,:ens
RESOLVED, that the sale price of the copies be set at 115.00 each.
Carried
By Alderman `'ilhinson, Seconded by Alderman Adams
RESOLVED, that copies of the Charter be loaned to Council
members frith the understanding that they are to be returned to the
Clerk on completion of their terms of office.
Carried
By Alderman :iilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that copies be made available to all Department Heads.
Carried
A motion made by Alderman Porter to mare copies available for
loan upon deposit of ` 5.00 , returnable -T*ith the return of the
Charter eras not seconded.
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that the thanks of this Council be extended to those
responsible for the preparation of the Charter copies.
Carried
Alderman Benson entered the Council Chamber at this point.
COT`T'ON COUTICIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET October 1, 1952
Ithaca. Printing Service x.50
T. G. 1.illers Sons' Parser Co . 7.62
11 Y Telephone Co 52. 48
Norton Printing Co. 25.00
A C Gibson & Oo Inc 4. 56
Pitney-Bo.-es,Inc. 1. 5
The Todd Co 20. 00
Duplex Electric Co 17988
N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 9.56
City Chamberlain 19. 42
H. C. Thorne 77- L11
H. C. Thorne 8. 75
Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 100.00
James V. Buyoucos 46.00
Stamp Pad Service 12.14
Matthew Benc_er & Co, 27.50
VanNatta Office Equp.Co. 19. 20
Prlat thew Bens er & Co 7. 50
Elmira-H!-�.rley Davidson S-les 47.90
Herb S-oencer 165.00
College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 19. 63
Harley-D?.vidron Motor Co. 19.80
T. G. 'Millers Sons Pa7)er Co. 8. 20
Norton Printing Co. 12. 74
Gladys ',% Harrington 7. 85
Donohue-Halverson, Inc. 9. 60
Starner Sporting Goods 5.30
Ithaca. Printing Service 247.00
Henry R. Head 8.82
C. J. Rui.isey & Co. .85
11. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 123.85
Sta.11raa.n of Ithaca, 12. 78
Stallma.n of Ithaca 7.80
J. E. VanNatl,a 2.85
Olympia. Ref,t-a.ura.nt 64. 25
College Spa. 4.50
John M. MulliFen 56.00
N. Y. Tele-ohone Co. 115.46
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 114. 23
Ithaca Journal Ne-s Inc . 20.12
Henry Troemner 142.59
Eli F-raendt s Body Shop 14.50
Cornell University 11.00
The Dual Pa.rhing Meter Co. 3. 60
Donohue-Halverson, Inc. 15.90
Jamieson-1•chinney , Co. 2.80
F. 1,1. HoT.!ell & Co. 43. 30
American Coin Loc':_ Co. Inc. 14.93
Edgar D. S ebri nF , Jr. 27. 65
T G I'lliers Sons F.-per Co. 5.14
Herb Spencer 12.00
Ithaca. Printing Service 5.95
Stallria.n of Ithaca 12.85
City of It Rca., 719ter Fund 3.80
Head' s Service Station 9. 70
Ithaca Sporting Goods 31. 25
r
Red Herson 57.00
j pail!
COY,YONT rOU??CIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEFT October 1, 1952
Page 2
`'Tilcox Press Inc. 36.01
Edt,rard. I . Pierce 572.00
Children' s ` orld Theatre Corp 550.00
Ithaca. Sporting Goods 293.65
Starner Sorting Goods 221.0h,
Ithaca. Printing Service 18.00
011a G. Rickett 50. 00
Aubrey 111-T ol ma.n 7. 50
Paul Thornton 7.50
4.PPROVED BY FIIIANCE COQ°.YITTEE
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 October 1, 1952
LOCAL LAW R ASST. FIRE CHIEF Attorney Dahmen suggested that
the Local Lair relative to Asst. Engineer in the Fire Department
tabled at the last meeting should be acted upon at this time,
and it 1,yas moved,
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Dic!,.ens - Little
'MEREAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Roard of Fire
Commissioners and the Council Committee on relations zrith the
Fire Department that there exists an urgent need for an additional
Assistant Chief Engineer of the Ithaca Fire Department, and
,MEREAS, it is the desire of the Commissioners and Committee to
recommend t.o the Common Council of the City of Ithaca that the City
Charter be amended so as to provide for such a position to be
filled by either a former volunteer fireman or a paid fireman,
NOW THER"FORE RE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commission-
ers and the Council Committee on Relations Trith the Fire Department
do hereby propose the follorring Local Law.
A LOCAL LAI, AMENDING TITLE VII, SECTIOI'T 168, OF
THL ITHACA CITY CHARTER IN REGARDS TO THE APPOINT.-
uw MEINT OF A CHIEF ENGINEER AND A FIRST A0,SISTA11T
EN(7--INEER OF THE CITY OF I'-'HACA
Section 1. Section one hundred sixty--eight of the Charter of
the City of Ithaca as last amended is hereby further amended to
read as folloTrs:
168:. There shall be 'a chief engineer, a first assistant
engineer, and a second assistant engineer appointed by the
board of fire commissioners. They shall hold their offices
until removed because of incompetency or misconduct after
charges in T•rriti.ng shall have been preferred, and such
charges established upon a hearing before said board of
fire commissioners; removal, hoTrever, to take place only
upon approval by the mayor of the findin7s of said board.
Any member of the Ithaca Fire Department so appointed chief
engineer or first assistant engineer or second assistant
engineer shall cease to be an active member of any company
of said department,
Section 2, This local laT-r shall take effect immediately.
Ayes 7, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams, Gibson, Little, •Dec?ier
Nays 3, ' ilkinson, Porter, Johnson
Alderman DoE•►ning did not vote.
Motion Lost
Local LaTrs require at least a majority affirmative vote of the
'total voting poT•rer of the Council.
, By Alderman Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Diclzens
R LT SOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be
and they hereby are approved and ordered paid;
Carried
MEETING ING CHARTERR_&.ORDINArtCE ,. FIRE EPT RFLATIOTIS COP�IITTEES
Alderman 'filhinson mgUested members of the above• committees to mee,
In the Council Chamber at 7:30 P.m. S,Tednesday October 15, 1952.
COMMON COUNCIL- PROCEEDIOGS
Page 4 October 1, 1952
HEALTH COMIUTTEE Alderman Adams reported on a recent meeting t°rith
county agencies relative to Health & 'Telfare T.rorh in the county.
11ASS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT The Yrnyor discharged the
Mass Transportation Committee TTitri than-s and suggested that the
Council be prepared to discuss the report at the next regular
meeting.
HISTORY OF MAYORS City Historian Stevens T-ras present and reported
on the progress of T-rork on the "History of I:ayors" Trhich he has
underta! en, and presented t,,o problems in regard to the Trork as
f olloTIrs:
1. Should the idea be expanded to include any other city officials
2. Funds for salary of a part time Stenographer
Mr. Stevens stated that increased duties in the Youth Bureau
malkes it difficult to use the services of the Stenographer from
that department, and suggested that authority be given to hire a
part time Stenographer at 15.00 per Treek.
The Mayor referred the matter to the Finance Committee for
consideration and recommendation.
Carried
SE 11AR - MULTIPLE RESIDENCE LA'T Assessor Thorne submitted a
brief report on the meeting of the National Assessors Association
T•hich ?-ras held in Detroit September 22-25, and called attention
to a Seminar on the Multiple Residence Lai-r T-rhich is to be held
- in Albany tomorrotr. He stated that a local enforcement officer
of the law he is expected to attend the meeting, notice of T�rhich
1Tas received today and that in order to attend it i-rill be necessary
to fly to Albany.
By Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Decker -
RESOLVED, that I'r. Thorne be authorized to fly to the meeting
at city expense.
Carried
BOARD OF PUBLIC STORKS ColgI,ISSIONER The I-'ayor announced the
nomination of Mr. 71m. M. Egan of 909 N. Tioga St. toythe position
of Commissioner of Public Sorks to succeed Jas. F. OtConnor
resigned, for the term ending December 31, 1954, and requested
Council approval.
By Alderman Dickens , Seconded by Alderman Little
RESOLVED, that the nomination be approved and Mr. Egan appointed
to the position of Commissioner of Public t''orks for the term ending
December 31, 1954.
_ Unanimously Carried
ON MOTION the meeting eras adjourned.
F. Springer
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL,, PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca., N. Y.
Special, Meeting 7:30 P.m, October 8, 1952
Present
Mayor — Cook
Alderman gallagher, Holman, Dic'sens, Benson, Adams, Gibson3 Hall,
Little, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Dol•-ming, Scott
Attorney — Dahmen
Fire Commissioner — Clapp, Vheaton
Fire Chief — Travis
Clerk — Springer
PURPOSE OF I EETIVG The Mayor announced the meeting -Tas called
for the sole purpose of reconsidering the proposed Local La'-r
relative to the a.i-)pointment of a lst. and 2nd, assistant engineer
in the Fire Department"
Alderman Holman again recommended passage of the lart and it wac
moved
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Little j
J'HEREAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Board. o.� Fire
Commissioners and the Council Committee on relations Yrith the
Fire Department that there exists an urgent need for an additional
°=. Assistant Chief Enf ineer of the Ithaca Fire Department, and
VI-HEREAS, it is the desire of the Commissioners and Committee to
recommend to the Common. Council of the City of Ithaca that the City
Charter be amended so as to provide for such a position to be
filled, by either a former volunteer fireman or a paid fireman,
NO'S THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners
end the Council Committee on Relations T,ith the Fire Department
do hereby propose the follo,ing Local La-,.
Carried
A LOCAL L*vl Ar'-E'iDING TITLE VII, SECTION 168, OF
THE ITHAC' CITY CHARTER. IN REGARDS TO THE APPOINT-
P•:EI T OF A HIEF ENGINEER AMD A FIRST. ASSISTANT
°
ENGINEER Q THE CITY OF ITHACA
By Alderman Holman Seconded by Alderman Little
Be it enacted by thq Common Council of the City of Ithaca., N. Y.
as follo-s:
Section 1 , Section one hundred sixty—eight of the Charter of
the City of Ithaca as Ta.st amended is hereby further amended to read
a's follows:
§168. There shall be a chief engineer, a first assistant
engineer, and a second assistant engineer appointed by the board
of fire commissioners. They shall hold their offices until
removed because of incompetency or misconduct after charges in
T,rriting shall have been r_areferred. and such charges established
upon a hearing before said board of .fire commissioners; removal,
ho•rever, to tai_e place only upon approval by the mayor of the
findings of said board. Any member of the Ithaca Fire Departmer
so appointed chief engineer or first assistant engineer or
second assistant engineer shall cease to be an active member of
any company of said department.
Section 2. This local law shall take effect immediately.
.,'�;es 12 — Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams, Gibson, Hall,
Little, Decker, Porter, DoWrling, Scott
;ays 1 — Johnson
Carried
Approved by me this the 15th, day of October 1952, and designated
Local LaTT ,# A .w 1952
Mayor
ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned.
U��
F. Springe�_Q
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDIIIGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. November 5, 1952
Present
Vla.yor - Cook
Alderman -. 'Tilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Adams, Gibson,
Hall, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Dot,ming, Scott
Attorney - Dahmen
Police Chief - Simmers
Chamberlain - Lull
Clerk - Springer
1,'INUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held October 1 and of the
special meeting held October 8, 1952, Tvere duly approved.
BUS SERVICE - SOUTH CENTRAL AREA A letter from Langford F. Baker,
President of the Titus Area Civic Organization T^►as presented
requesting cooperation in bringing; about bus service to the South
Central area of the City.
The Mayor stated the matter T•Tould be considered later in the
meeting when the report of the Mass Transportation Committee was
discussed.
SPCA - REQUEST FOR FUNDS A letter from the officers of the SPCA
TTas presented setting forth the financial gituation of the society
and requesting the City to appropriate `?1500.00 annually to the
society.
Alderman Porter suggested that a special committee be appointed
to consider the matter of care and licensing all domestic animals
kept in the city.
The Mayor appointed Alderman Porter, Scott and Decker to the
special committee and referred the matter to that committee and the
finance committee.
DOG CENSUS A letter from Tars. Frederic?. Solmsen, President of the
SPCA -was presented suggesting that the society T-*ould be T-Tilling to
ta' e over the enumeration of dogs this year.
The matter was referred to the special committee,
APQ ISTICE DAY APPROPRIATION A letter from i`,r. `.f alter S. !Toolf,
Chairman of the Armistice Day Committee T•Tas presented thaniking the
City for former appropriations of 250.00 and- requesting that
4;500.00 be appropriated for the year 1953.
The matter T•ras referred to the Finance Committee.
DE vITT HISTORICAL SOCIETY APPROPRIATION_ A letter from 71. G.
Norris, President of the DeWitt Historical Society T-Tas presented
thanking the City for the appropriation of x;375.00 for the year
1952 and requesting an appropriation of '750.00 for 1953.
The matter was referred to the Finance Committee.
REPORT - CITY PROSECUTOR A report of the activities of City
Prosecutor Roger B. Sovercool for the period April 1 to August
1952 t,ras presented and ordered filed.
YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTORS MEETING A letter from Edgar D. Sebring Jr. ,
Director of the Ithaca Youth 13 ureau T-Tas presented requesting
permission to attend_ a meeting of Youth Bureau Directors to be held
in Albany on 11ovember 18 , 1952.
By Alderman Gibson, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Youth Director Sebring be authorized to attend
the meeting of Youth Bureau Directors to be held in Albany on
November 18 , 1952, at City expense.
Carried
LEAVE OF ABSENCE - DORIS OLNEY A letter from Chamberlain Lull was
presented, recommending that the Council grant Doris Olney a three
months leave of absence r►ithout pay due to illness.
RESOLVED, that Doris Olney be granted a three months leave of
absence T-Tithout pay for the period November 1, 1952 to February 1,
1953.
Carried
CO7T0N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET November 5, 1952
Ithac= Jour;:-1-Neve, Inc. 89.10
N. Y. Telephone Co. 46.93
T. G. rill-re Sons' Parer co. 49.67
Ithaca Printing Service 14.00
Jayne D. C( unbell 39.40
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 10.40
H. C. Thorne 14.24
Ernest A. Dm.hmen, Jr. 100.00
H. L. Ven0etrand 115.00
Frances A. Grady 90/00
Lyman Eoore 61.50
Joseph Mir'n-rdi 54.75
J-_rnee V. i3u :oucos 23.00
,• hard J. Coney 87. 21
The LnTryers Co-operative Publirliing Co. 227.00
Water & Sever Dept. 124.80
Jack' s Glass Shop 24.50
Hermon .thee-Loa 22.50
Collefe Chevrolet Co. Inc. 637.61
VanNatta Office Equipment 57.76
Cortri ht Electric 69. 78
B. F. Goodrich Co. 104. 2Q
Cramers Auto Parts 5.00
Elnira Harley-Davidson Saler 57. 10
Tioga. Auto P2rts 7.10
Donald Streeter hobile Sem.. .85
The J. B. Lang Engine & Garage Co. Inc. 1.00
C. J. Hulsey & Co. 7.51
Gladys ';I. Herrington 11.85
S. H. Reese 9.89
The Corner Boo?: Store 14. 50
Henry R. Head 9.15
T. G. hiller•s Sons Paper Co. 19.15
Ithaca Printi_n�c, Service 42.30
Roth s ch i ld' s 201. 60
Dr. Martin B. Tinl-er 75.00
Fran'; S. Alo, Ph.T. 32.40
Tompcine Co. Laboratory 4.00
John 1.1. rullicrnn 81.00
N. Y. T'elenilone Co. 69.11
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'Itillinm Si.:;aners 3.50
Socgny V=n.cuurn Oil Co. 228.75
H. L'. Thorne 29.84
'1 & L. E. Gurley 14.72
Cornell Uni.vereity 7.50
The Dual"P_-rci'Tg peter Co. 28.75
Ithaca Insurance Agency 97. oQ
Donald F. '1allenheck 38.00
\ ...,/\ ...,/ Vanlla.tto0fice Equipment 103.95
George H. Smith 72.00
N. Y. Tole-)1 one Co. 10.75
City Ci.PI)erl,in 4.39
Edf,Pr D. C?hring, Jr. 30.73
The Ill -c- Journ?1 4.05
The Corner N:oolcstore 2.50
Ithaca S -orting Goods 39.90
T. G. iillers Sons' Paper Co. 11.17
Franklin R. Beach 52. 20
S. S. i.resr'e Co. 5.51
C1nndrler' Je e_lero 6. 25
Lent' s 3.56
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET November 5, 1952
head' s Service Station 3.00.
Yiwanin Club of Ithaca 86.50
Ithaca. Sporting Goods 6.10
Bruce Shopley 5.00
Mrs. Guydr 7.50
Aubrey Folrian 8. 25
1:enn eth H. Herrmann 9.00
Lela.nc' Flint 8. 25
Paul Thornton 9.00
Starner Snorting Goods 90.75
Dorothy ':T. Thomas 16.00
T. H. Schreypel 9.00
Collector of Internal Bev. 18.00.
APPROVED BY FINANCE COLSNITTFE
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 November 5, 1952
MAILI � MACHINE — Pn. CHASE AUTHORIZED A letter from Chamberlain
Lull was presented requesting authority to purchase a ne,,T Pitney.-
Bo—es Mailing Lachine at the net price of X606.36. The letter
stated that the old machine. 1s beyond repair, and that funds for
the purchase of the nei,r machine are available in the Chamberlains
budget.
By Alderman Adams, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that purchase of the new-r machine at the net price of
06.36 be and it hereby is authorized.
Carried
CITY HALL PARKING ��REA It was reported that the Board of Public.
:Yorks has approved the recommendation of the Superintendent; of
Public Works that no change be ;Wade in present rules for the use
of the City Hall parking area,
P&T.Ao SAFETY C0121ITTEE RECOMEND&kTIONS A setter from the Safety
Committee of the P.T.A. 'ras presented in Trhich the follo•-rin.g
recommendations rrere set forth.
1. That the bail levels for speeding violations be raised from
the present level of :?25.00 to $30.00 or ?35.00.
2. The bail level for stop signs violation be raised from `"10,00
to X20.00.
3. That property oy�rners along the East side of S. Aurora St.
from T1H!llvi e?°r to Grandvie4r Ct. be urged to install sidelralks to
enable children from South School. to cross traffic in Aurora St.
at Columbia -here they T•rould have the protection of a School Guards
and not be forced to T-ralh in the street in that section.
Items 1 and 2 -,ere referred to the Traffic Commission and the
Police Committee of the Council and item 3 q°as referred to the
Boe..rd of Public 'forks.
TRAFFIC ORDINAFCE Ai'"ENDYENTS Attorney Dahmen presented proposed
arlendments to three sections of the Traffic Ordinance as recommended
by the Traffic Commission., He stated that the changes have been in
effect on a trial basis for 90 days and should be acted upon at this
time. Following is the Council action;
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that Schedule 2, Sec„ 181 of Article XX of the
Traffic Ordinance "Through Streetst6 be amended by adding the
follo,.ring.
'`rest Green St. , except at the Intersection of South I ead.ow St.
Effective upon publication
Ayes 12
Nays 0 Carried
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that schedule III, SEC. 182 of Article YAX of the
Traffic Ordinance, 13Park:ing Prohibited." be amended. by adding the
follw4ing:
Dryden Road, South Side, from Linden Avenue to Bryant Avenue
Effective upon publication
Ayes 12
?ay,; 0 Carried
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, th.^t schedule 1,, Sect. 180 of Article XX of the
Traffic Ordinance, "One May Streets" be -,.mended by addling the
f o 1 lol-i ng
Cook Street bet•--een College Avd,, and Blair Sto , Westbound
traffic only.
Ayes 12
Nays 0 Carried
COMMON COUNCIL, PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 November 5, 1952
PARKING U !IVERSITY AVE. Alderman Porter suggested that parking
be »rohibited on the -lest side of University Avenue.
The Mayor referred the matter to the Traffic Commission and
suggested that ldr. Porter attend the next meeting of the Commission.
LEFT TURNS - STATE & CAYUGA STS. Alderman Gallagher suggested that
the matter of prohibiting left turns at State and Cayuga Sts. at all
times be studied,
The Mayor referred the matter to the Traffic Commission and
suggested that M ir. Gallagher attend the next meeting of the Commisst-
on.
AUDIT By Alderman Hall , Seconded by Alderman 11ilkinson
RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and
they hereby are approved_ and. ordered paid.
Carried
TAXI LICENSES - RATES Alderman -!111,-Iinson reported that the Charter
and Ordinance Committee has had a meeting to discuss the matter of
taxi licenses and rates and that it is expected that recommendations
,rill be made at the next regular meeting of the Council.
111ASS TRAM?)PORTATION CO:,-MITTEE REPORT Alderman Hall ;suggested that
action should be ta? en on the report of the i�,,T.C. TThich i�Tas
submitted at the meeting of September 3, 1952.
By Alderman Porter, Seconded by Alderman Dec7-er
RESOLVED, that the report of the Mass Transportation Committee
be accepted -rith thanks.
Carried
He stated that since the report 14as submitted, Ithaca Railways
has requested and been granted an incre=ase of 1 cent in fares and
he expressed the opinion that the Public Service Commission should
be requested to hold a hearing on the subject.
The E.a.yor stated that he wrote the Commission on October 22nd,.
requesting a hearing on the matter of fare increase and under date
of October 30th. received a reply stating that after careful
consideration to the requested increase in fare and in vieT.r of
losses noTr bein. sustained by the Company, the Commission 't--ras of
the opinion that the increase should. be granted, but that if the
City desires a public hearing on the increase, the Commisssion will
be glad to consider it.
The matter of requesting a hearing Teas discussed at length but
no action was ta),len.
CITY FISTORIAN - SECRrTARY The Mayor suggested. that action should
ta tahen on City Historian Stevens request for authority to employ
a part time Stenomray-)her to help in the »rena.ra.tion of data for
the "History of M;ayors" no,., being compiled.
After discussion it T•ras moved,
By Alderman Holman, Seconded by Alderman Doming
RESOLVED, that 1.1r. Stevens be authorized to employ a part time
Stenographer at :;15.00 pef� week for the '-)al, of the year.
Ayes 9, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Adams, Gibson, Hall, Decker, �
Porter, Do--ring
PTa.ys 3, 71ilkinson, Johnson, Scott
Carried.
ON MOTION the meeting Tras adjourned to call of the Mayor
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W
F. . Springer
City Clerk
COMN CUU 01L PWERDINGS
City of Ithaca,N.Y6
Adjourned Regular Meeting Too ;P.M, November 19, 1952
Present
Mayor — Cook
Alderman » Qallagher, Holman Dickens, Gibsong Hall,, Little, Decker,
Porter, Johnson$ to?•ning, Scott
Supervisor « Flynn
Attorney -• Dahmen
Chamberlain — Lull
Clerk -• Springer
N,ITNUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BUDGET. 1953 The Mayor announced that the meeting eras called
primarly to receive the budget requisitions for 1953• He gave those
present an opportunity to speak but announced there T,rould be no
discussion until the requisitions are studied by the Finance
Committee,
Mr. D. J. OtConnor, business representative of the Machinists
Union and Harry Leach, president of the Union requested serious
consideration of taage increases and other benefits -v,rhich have been
previously requested of the Board of Public Iforks and referred to
the Council without action.
Sergeant R. C. Wilkinson of the Police Association spoke in
behalf of the Police Department and urged approval of the request for
an increase of $500.00 for members of the Association.
There being no others present who wished to be heard the Mayor
announced it eras in order to refer the budget requisitions to
the Finance Committee and it was moved,
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the budget requisitions for 1953 be referred to
the Finance Committee for study and recommendation.
Carried
ON MOTION the meeting s,ras adjourned,
F Springer
Ci Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 3, 1952
Present
Mayor - Cook
Alderman - Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Adams,
Gibson, Hall, Little, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Downing,
Scott
Attorney Dahmen
Chamberlain Lull
Po'_ice Chief .+ Simmers
Clerk -. Springer
,i'KII_ UTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
VICIOU _DOGS Mr. Richard L. Pollock of 517 N. Tioga St. called
attention to recent difficulties in reference to a vicious dog
harbored at an address in N. Aurora St, He stated that -hile City
Judge Casey states that the dog has been satisfactorily taken care of
he felt that the Council should enact an ordinance that i-could force
o-ners to keep vicious dogs off the streets at all times.
The Mayor referred the matter to the Charter and Ordinance Committee
for study and recommendation.
SALARY INCREASE FIREIiEN Driver Herbert Redfield.-Lyon of the Paid
Firemens Assoc, urged he Council to grant the X500.00 increase in
.;wary as requested by letter from the Association, He called
a'i;tention to circumstances that sets this service apart from other
city service,
The Mayor assured Mr. Lyon that every consideration 'r•rill be given
the matter by the Finance Committee and Council.
N. Y STATE ASSESSORS ASSOC MEETING A letter from Assessor Thorne
=r?s presented requesting permission to attend an Executive Board I
meeting of the N, Y. State Assessors Association to be held in
Albany on December 5th, 1952.
By Alderman Dickens, Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, that Mr. Thorne be authorized to attend the meeting at
City expense.
Carried
'1i. THDRA'.IAL CAPITAL RESERVE FUNDS - PUBLIC WORKS E�,UIPMEIIT The Clerk
.' t.ported that the Board of Public Works has requested the Council to
i '-horize iaithdrawal of the sum of $124017.15 from Capital Reserve
-(,ount #5 to pay for one street flusher purchased from Pritchard &
un, _
By Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman Porter
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c
of the General hunicinal Lai,*, a Capital Reserve Fund for Pubs is
Works Equipment, desi-gnated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund
t#5, Public Worlts Equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appro-
nriation from said fund be made for the purchase of 1 street flushes,,
-t specific item of equipment, the purchase of T-rhich may be financed
from said Reserve Fund.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
, that the expenditure of the sum ol
912,017.15 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of the stree�
flusher be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $12,017.15 from said
'apital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set
°orth.
Jes 14
1uys 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Page 2 December 3, 1952
APPROPRIATION TO HI2H11AY FUND It was reported that on recommendation
of the Supt. of Public Works, the Board of Public yTorks requests the
Ccuncil to appropriate the sum of 658,000.00 to account #181 HighT•ray
Maintenance, to reimburse that account for funds expended in patching
streets after openings made by Utility Companies for t•Thich the City is
reimbursed,
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED, that the sum of $8,000.00 or so much thereof as may be
necessary be and it hereby is appropriated from Contingent Funds to
High?-ray Maintenance Account #181.
Ayes 14
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
COAXIAL,Is V3 , CABLE LINEQ It was reported that the Board of Public
Works has requested t�heCouncil to enact such ordinances deemed
necessary to permit installation of coaxial cable in city trees and
to protect users in the matter of charges for such service.
The Mayor announced that discussion of the matter T•rould be
limited at this time since it r-Yould be referred to the Charter and
Ordinance Committee for study and prompt action.
Mr,, Taylor of the Taylor and Pierce Co. explained the manner in
?-rhich the cable is installed and that a charge of 6P65.00 Plus $2,00
monthly is made for each installation.
Mr, Don Price of the Electric Co. .stated that his Company does
not oppose installation of the cable but feels that precautions
should be taken to protect the city and its citizens. He called
afl-tention to the National Safety Code under T•rhich utilities operate
and offered to cooperate i-Tith the Committee in the preparation of
an ordinance.
Mr. Lee Post of the N. Y. Telephone Co. stated that his company
Is also Fulling to cooperate -ith the Committee and T•rith the
television contractors but emphasized the importance of adherence
'co the National Safety Code and offered to provide copies of the
code for the Committee.
He called attention to two installations T°hick have come to his
attention, one where the cable is in actual contact with telephone
lines and another too near a power liner
The Mayor assured those present that prompt action ?-could be taken.
rARKING METER CONTRACT The Clerk called attention to the fact that
-)rl.ing meters 'covered by contract T.=ith the Dual Parking ,ter Co.
have been removed from the Dean lot i-hich has been abandoned and
_'istalled in Court St. and he recommended that the balance of the
-; Dntract amounting to 2091. 24 be aid up. He stated that the
company Trill allot- a clAseount of 2 ; on such prepayment making a
IL.,, ; balance of w2038.96 due,
By Alderman Scott, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the balance due on that Contract #11 covering
meters purchased from the Dual Parking Meter Company in the net
amount of X2038.96 be paid in full.
k-yes 14
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
-)ISCHARGE OF HORTGAGE City Attorney Dahmen presented a discharge
of mortgage on property formerly oT,rned by Ida M. & Wm. Hatmaker and
?,rhich was turned over to the County 'Jelfare Dept, when the County
District-was established.
He stated that the property has recently been sold by the County
,.telfare Dept. and suggested that the Mayor be authorized to execute
the di.scharge,.
By Alderman Gallagher, Seconded by Alderman Dickens
RESOLVED., that -the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute
the discharge..
Unanimously Carried
SI t.
COMMON CCDNCTL PROCEEDINGS
Page 3 December 3, 1952
AUDIT By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Ifilkinson
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ESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and
they hereby are approvedeand ordered paid,
Carried
BUDGET -• 1953 Alderman Hall reported that the matter of salary
adjustments for 1953 has not been discussed by the Oommittee and
that a report Trill be submitted at a meeting to be held later this
month,
M&FFI IT EE REPORT Alderman Benson reported that the Committee
is of the opinion that any change in the amount of fines for traffic
violations is a matter to be settled by the City Judge and therefore
has referred the matter to him,
He also stated that the suggestion made by Alderman Gallagher that
the prohibition of left turns at all times at State & Cayuga Sts.
be studied has been turned over to the Traffic Engineer for study.
INDONESIAN OFFICIALS The Mayor welcomed a group of government
officials from Indonesia who are in this country to observe our
Democratic government in operation,
Mr, Roosdiono, spokesman for the group,, thanked the Nayor for the
opportunity of attending a meeting of the Council and gave a very,
Interesting description of the principals of government in their
country,
LOCAL L&I — RE CITY OFFICERS Alderman Gibson presented a proposed
Local Larr which T•rould restore the custom of choosing Aldermen from
the various Wards.
The proposed Local Law is as follo?rs:
A LOCAL LA'.T AMENDING TITLE II, SECTION 6,
OF TH^ ITHACA CITY CHARTER
Section 1., Section six of the Charter of the City of Ithaca as
last amended is hereby further amended to read as follo7°rst
06. The Officers of said city shall be as folloTrs: A
mayor, and a city judge, to be elected on a general ticket by
the qualified voters of the city; two, aldermen and one supervisor
from each Trard, to be elected by the qualified voters of the cit-y
residing in each T•rard, respectively; a city attorney, a city
prosecutor, a city chamberlain, an assessor, ti-ro associate
assessors, six commissioners of public T,rork, three fire comm-
issioners, a commissioner of buildings, a police commissioner,
such members of the police force, general and speelal, and such
constables, as in the ,judgment of the common council may be deemed
necessary, and such officers as are hereinafter, or by the
general laTis of the state, authorized and provided, all of Trhom
shall be appointed by the mayor, except as otherTrise herein or
by said general laT•rs provided, The same person may be so
appointed to hold one or more of said offices at the same time.
A city clerk, a deputy city clerk and a superintendent of public
!,corks shall also be officers of the city and shall be appointed
by the Board of Public Works, hereinafter provided, Before any
person shall be so appointed to one or more of said offices, the
Common Council, except as otherwise provided. for, shall fix the
maximum rate of compensation to be paid for performing the
duties of each of said offices, which maximum rate shall not be
changed during the incumbency of the appointee next thereafter
appointed thereto. The Common ouncil may also, prior to each
of such appointments, prescribe the duties of such officers in
addition to and not inconsistent Trith the duties prescribed by
this act, except as otherTrise provided for; and, subject to such
provisions of the Common Council and to the provisions of this
act, the Mayor shall prescribe the duties and fix the rate of
compensation of all officers appointed by him.
Section 2, This local maw shall take effect January 1,1953
The Local LaT-r Tras tabled in accordance 7-rith the City Home Rule Lau ,
ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned tl.c the call of e Mayor.
F Springer
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET December 3, 1952
The Ithaca Journal 20.23
Ad.dressograoh-Multigraph Corp. 11.00
Burroughs Auding Machine Co. 142.50
T. G. Millers Sons' Paper Co. 13.15
The Tood Company, Inc. 25.00
N.Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. 11.44
Ithaca Printing Service 79.85
The Ithaca Journal 223.28
H. C. Thorne ",3.98
Addr e s s ograph-A7ul t i grarh 22.75
Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr: 100.00
A. J. La.ux & Co. Inc. 22.41.
Norton Electric Co. 1.05
Clarence Tompkins 59. 25
Fred_ Elston 72.00
Joseph Lajza 70.50
Automatic Voting Machine Co. 3.05
Automatic Voting Machine Co. 48. 68
James V. Buyoucos 57.50
Matthew Bender & Co. 15.00
J. F. VanNatta Office Equipment Inc. 3.26
Grace E. Stevens 60.00
Pelnik "Irecking Co. Inc. 134.00
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 6.75
Elmira Harley Davidson 45. 20
Andy Soyrin.g 32.6
College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 11.65
Tioga Auto Parts 1.00
Stallman of Ithaca 22,55
Gladys I,% Harrington 10. 25
Ithaca Printing Service 44.50
National Safety Council 2.30
Ithaca Cooperative G.L.F. Inc. 42.00
Wayne D. Campbell 2.80
Starner Sporting Goods 7.95
W. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 60.00
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 3.33
VanAtta. Office Equipment Co. 2.25
John M. Mulligan 181.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 79.86
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 121.52
Ithaca Printing Service 41.27
Cornell University 3.00
The Dual Pa.r',.ing Meter Co. 3.00
Cortright Electric 260.41
American Coin Lock Co. Inc. 8.50
City Chamberlain 9.00
Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. 28.79
Edgar D. Sebring, Jr. 27.30
N. Y. Telephone Co. 18.15
Franklin R. Beach 38.40
Eddie Moore 55.00
Ithaca Sporting Goods 6.00
The Julius Ha.rtt School of Music 800.00
APPROVED BY FINAP`C COA�! TTEE
COMNOW C0�4TCTL PROOSEDING'S
UiItY Of lthaca,,,
Adjourned Reguiar Meeting
Decembe 19� 1952
cook,
Al 'kerman Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dic-7,zerts, Benson, Aci.ams,
Gibson, Hall, Porter, Jolinscn, 10--yriing, Scott
ttorney Dahmen
Forney
M-t-NU T EIS Minutes of the Preceding meating wwre duly approved.
BUDGET, 1953 The Mayor announced the Council was called into
t"
lNe-c-u-t-N-e- e"s'sion to hear a. report from the Finance Committee on
the tentative budget for 1953 and to discuss 'i-rith the various
Uepartment heads, changes that are recommended in their requisitio.r.s.,
The follo-T•ying department- heads appeared as calledr
Sam 7Joodslde of the Youth Bureau, Assessor Thorne, Chamberlain
.Wulf, Fire Commissioners Clapp and Wheat-.on, 701i3e Commissioner
Poirers, Sealer Xedrow and Attorney Dahran,
It 1-as explained that all requisitions for travel expense have
been deleted and that a request must be mad—_ to t' the Counc' l for
funds as occasion carises.,
Other proposed changes in requisitlons ware also explained,
YOUTH BLRE
AU In order to open discussion of the proposed sp-lary
lncreaEe for the Director of the Youth Bureau, E. D. Sebring Jr. ,
it i,,,as moved by Alderman Benson, Seconded by Alderman Adams,
RESOLVED, that the Youth Bureau requisition be deleted from
the budget for 1953.
Mr. Benson questioned the value of the program and expressed Vie"
c,.,DnLnion that the City has n91%,-1 received benefits In praporl`tloi� -,, rose.
Various Aldermen spoke in behalf of the program and after flIT"tiLle3
d scussion the resolution ,ras withdra',-rn Jthout aotion,
Alderman Hall reported that the Finance Committee has made
re�,-uctions in the requisitions in the sum of "19,250,00, ,-Thich
itlth an anticipated increase In taxable valuations in th?_.
of ,'?2GOpOOO.00 1-Thich will produce w2,980. 00 'r•rili leave a free
at tills time In the sum of X21,099,; 77.
Vi=e also reported that the Committee recommends that the salary
of the City Chamberlain be set at $4,600.00 for the year 1953 1•Thich
is -ithin IV-he salary range, and that maximLim salary range for
S,retary to the Mayor be increased to $3,1'00.00 and that the
sal-,1.ry of 'IV-he incumbent, Benjamin Roberts be set at 03,400,00 for
By Alderman 'Ullklnson, Seconded by *1derman Benson
RESOLVED.,, that the salary of City Chamberlain Adeline Lull be
set at $4,60,0, f6r- the year 1953,
Carried
By Wilkinson, Seconded by Alderman Benson
�!IZXNLVET), that the maximum of the salary range for Secretary �o
tulle Mayor be increased to 030400,00, and
BE TrT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the salary of Benjamin Roberts be
1, 400,00 for the year 1953,
Carried
It way agreed that the Finance Committee should' meet once again
action on the entire budget.
00 -MOTION the meeting 1-ras adjourned to call of the Mayor uith
,Llta.`�ive agreeipent that the finL41 weeting of the year ,-could be
jn Decembe3� 29, 1952:,
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
City of Ithaca, N. Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. December 29, 1952
Present
Mayor — Cook
;':.1derman — Wilkinson9 Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Benson, Gibson,
Hall, Littler Decker, Porter, Johnson. Do,-rning, Scott
-.i'u-:ervi sor — Flynn, GreenT-rood
A> .-c.c:rney — Dahmen
t:r.amberlain Lull
vl .ce Chief -» Simmers
F%epu.ty Clerk Blean
Clerk » Springer
M_INUIES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved,
SANITARY CODE — COUNTY HEALTH DIST A copy of a proposed sanitary
code for the Tompkins County Health District r,ras presented together
?•rith a letter from Dr. R.. H. Broad, Commissioner of Health.
The letter requested prompt consideration of the Code by the
Council so that action t,,Till not be too long delayed.
The matter t,ras referred to- the, Health Committee of the Council for
prompt attention,,
TRANSFER OF FUNDS The Clerk suggested that the sum of X1200.00 be
transferred from budget account , 134, Building Commission to budget
account #111 Assessor since the Assessors account r,Til*l be overdratm
in that amount due to action of the Council in combining the salary
of the Assessor and Building Commissioner under the position of
Assessor.
By Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the transfer be and it hereby is approved,
Unanimously Carried
AUPIT By Alderman Ha11, Seconded by Alderman flkinson
RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and
they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried
SALARY INCREASE . CITY ENGINEER Alderman Hall reported that the
Finance Committee recommends approval of the Board of Public Works
request that the maximum of the salary range for City Engineer be
increased to w6500.00 and the salary of the incumbent L. H. Cass be
set at $6500,00 for the year 1953•
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the
maximum of the range for City Engineer be increased to 1x6500.00 and
the salary for the incumbent be approved for X6500.00 for the year
1953.
Unanimously Carried
APPROPRIATION — DE WITT HISTORICAL SOCIETY Alderman Hall reported
ghat Tdr, Norris of the Deslltt Historical Society requested an
appropriation of $750.00 to the Society for 1953 and that the
Committee has approved an appropriation of $500.00.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that the appropriation of $500,00 to the Del'fitt Historic-
al Society be approved.
Carried
November 19, 1952
1
TO:
The Mayor and Common Council:
I present herewith the following budget requisitions for the
Year 1953, as filed by the various City Departments. Regular
increments as provided under the Compensation Plan have been
included. Salaries and wages are based on the 1952 schedule.
-- Account 1951 1952 1953 1953
1. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Final Final Estimates Tentative
110 City Clerk 20, 5. 21,505. 21, 050 Fc, 2j 6 zs
11.4 B,P.:r. Administ. 18 156 18,806, 16, 235„ 3 s
116 Engineer 16,718. 17,946. 172480.
119 City Hall 15,754. 16, 254, 14, 66o.
119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 3,500. 3,500. 1,875-.
16! Street Cleaning 20,546, 23,209. 23,209.
162 Refuse & Garbage 50,826. 55,912. 559887.
168 Storm Sewers 7,888. 81295. •8,295.
169 Mosquito Control 39,000. 3,000. 32000.
180 Street Lighting 25000. 261000, 26,000.
181 Highway 1,1aint, 629294 77,037. 771037.
182 Snout, Ice, Cinders 13,010. 14,570. 1435704
183 Dept. B1dgs. 112900 1085. 1;385.
184 Bridge Maint, 11,985. 121852. 11,947.
185 Creek Maint. 99181, 6,110. 6,110.
186 Shop Maint, 5,964. 6, 719, 6,719.
187 Traffic Control 8,700. 9,567. 10,472.
230 Park Dept. General 24,033. 25,652. 25;84o.
231 Percy Field 9,067. 9,442. 8,425.
232 Stei�Tart Park 15,770. 17,613. 20t325-
233 Treman Park 29420. 2,720. 11455•
234 Golf Course 8,794 91659. lo,475.- �o • a yy 75',
250 Mun. Pkg. Areas 1,400. 1,400. 950.
251 Mun. Comfort Sta. 2,951. 3,201. 2,860.
252 Cemetery 8,790, 99495. 7930•
253 Airport 2, 454. 2v594. 2'650.
TOTAL B.P.W. 370 ,1 404j243- 397s496. - /o6,,. 3�6,y3C •
E. FIRE DEPARTMENT
132 Fire Fighting 139,00o.' 149,6x0, 151,000.- /SS p .
133 Fire Dept. B1dgs. 5,100. 5,100. 5,100.- '?S a • `�ZIX0
TOTAL FIRE DEPT. 144#100. 15 ,700. 156,100._ z-fo p �s3, 700 .
3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL
101 Common Council 1,067. 9256 9250- 7s. 7'S
102 Mayors Office 6,900, 6,400. 6,400, - a7 s. 6i �S-
108 Chamberlain 16) 283- 18,538- 18,983. f /s 3
111 Assessor 11,750. 13,500. 14;750. - /z so /3s
112 Attorney 3,850. 4,150. 49150. - s a Y
113 Civil Service Comm. 1,900. 1,950. 2,050,
117 Election Comm. 79280. 9,745. 7,405.
118 City Court 11,967. 14,091. 13,201. a U° /3 °° 1 .
120 City Historian 0. 100. 200. Z �na
121 Ping. Board 1,000. ,500. 4,000,
128 Emp. Ret. System 41,862. 5,070. 64,469.
129 Undist. Exp. 200. 200, 200.
130 Police Dept. 135)800. 155,665. 163v430. - Sao a is�, 41
134 Bldg. Comm. 2,550. 2, 200. 1;000. 30
137 Beeler �Jts. & Meas. 42075. 4, 670. 4,400. - s n
7-38 Public Pound 8 75. 1,075. 1,075.
.. 9 Parking Meters 9,700. 10,000. 92900.
x'60 Misc.. Exp. 259425. 29t260. 28,825, t 2161 Workmens Comp. 4,500. 5,0009 6 400.
1outh Commission 7,500. 8,512. 89554.
Contingent Fund 36,863. 39,064. 25,000,
TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL X85 T 7 7 j # x ;- 37
4. DEBT SERVICE 1951 1952 1953 1953
8` nal Final Estimates Tentative
270 Principal 61,000. 10,000. 42000.
271 Interest 1,616. 488. Opp.
273 Int. on Temp. Loans 250. 600. 800.
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE r2-;8960 11,088. ,200.
5 C C,,OITST_&. PERM. II+
3 Surface treatment of streets 159000.
z� Curb & Gutter reneT�ral 10;000.
3Q Gravel basing of streets 5,20C.
4. Drainage ditch Floral Ave. 0001
5a Gunite facing Six Tile Creek Wall 6,000.
61 Storm seTrrer E. Seneca St, 1 U'7p
(. Extend Grandview Aver E;y��U. _ 6 70 o
8, Chestnut St. box culbert 8, 300.
9, Flood control culvert — relief channel 11,4000
TOTAL CONST. &
PEPj1. IMP, 49,900. 59,100. 65,350. 59' y�
6, LTLL RESERVES 25,380. 25,380.
FolloTring is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition
by' groups as provided by- the City Charter, together Y,rith a comparison
for the two previous years.
. Bd. of Public Works 370,146. 404, z43, 397, 496. 3 94.,N3 C'
2. Bd. of Fire Comm. 144,100, 1540V00 156;100. I s 3 - 7 - o
3. Under Council 331,347. 382,615. 3854317. 377 / s 7
TOTAL 14AINTENAIICE 87,393. 9 1,5 . 938,913, 2 -7;6 3
4a DEBT SERVICE 62,8660 11,088. 200.
TOTAL CURRENT EXP. 908t459- 952, 9449113.
5. COIF?ST. & PERM. IMP. 4.900. 59.100, 65: 350., S S yJ o
TOTAL ALL REQ. 958059. loll,' .1009, 63
6, CAPITAL RESERVES __ 5,380. 25.000*
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET. 983,739. 1036,746.10092463.
ESTIMATED INCOME
According to present information our assessed taxable valuation
Trill be 541,004,091.00.
Ve have estimated revenues other than those received through
taxation amounting to
1952 1953
FINAL EST. TENT. EST.
Est, 11,11iscl. Revenue 349,857.56 360,894.75
�ti-plus from prior year $0.027.$ 40 4
4 9, 5 405.�
Tax on 41,004,091.
@ 14.80 per M 606,860A,55 06,80.55
TOTAL ,EST. INCOME 1953 1,036,746.00 1,008,352.77
Es r ..•. c r.s x r-- .s z- Ij 60.
j 1z, 77
Each .40 increase in tax rate Trill produce 016,401'.63
Respectfully submitted
t
F. K, Springe�
Ci Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT .SHEET
December 29 , 1952
Norton Printing; Co. 18. 00
Ithaca Printing Service 194. 70
N. Y'. Telephone Co. 45. 68
N.Y. State Conference of Mayors 4550. 00
Lee of Ithaca Inc. 4. 62
Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 55.98
Pitney-Bowes, Inc. 606. 36
T. G. 11illers Sons ' Paper Co. 26. 30
Ernest A. Da-hmen, Jr. 100. 00
Georgia Saunders 66. 66
City Chamberlain 4.00
Grace E. Stevens 30.00
T- G. Tillers Sons Paper Co, 26. 4o
Lee of Ithaca Inc. 22.80
Eugene Dietzgen Co. Inc, 190. 50
Eugene Dietzgen Co. Inc. 89. 88
The Triangel Book Shop, 30. 50
Robinson Aerial Surveys Inc. 1840. 00
William Simmers 6. ho
Lehr R. Cornelius 3. 50
International Safety Equip. 571. 40
F. G. Ludtiig Associates 86.39
Andy Soyring; 54. 14
J. B. Lang Engine & Garage 5295
College Chevrolet Co. 2. 21
Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 216.01
Tioga Auto Parts L7. 68
Dean of Ithaca, Inc. 106. 30
City of Ithaca Ja.ter Fund 6.00
Henry R. Head 9.50
Va.nNatta Office Eouipment 17.95
T. G. Millers 'Sons' ,.Papper Co. 1LL0. 73
Ithaoa .Pr'inting Service 64. 70
Stallman of Ithaca 11. 76
Gladys W. Harrington 10. 20
Ithaca Photo Supply 6, 30
C. J. Rumsey & Co. .95
Olympia Restaurant 56.70
N.Y. Telephone Co. 36.86
Ithaca. ,Journal News, Inc. 5.35
Leon F. .Holman, Treasurer Armpitice. Day Comm. 250.00
City Chamberlain 3.00
T.G. millers Sons' Paper Co. 12.92
Helen Fuller 6900
Head' s Service Station 5.00
National Recreation Assoc. 12. 25
Hickey 's Music Store 1.99.02
Aubrey Holman 11. 25
Mrs. Guy(Ja 1.1hiting 9. n0
T. H. Schreppel 9.00
George R. Hoerner 6.00
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
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December 29, 1952
ADOPTION -, 1253. _Z„EUTATIVE BUDGET Alderman Mall reported that
re,wisitlons on the tentative budget for 1953 as amended ( copy
a ,tached) amount to w990,913.00 with estimated revenues of $1,008,352.77
also reported that the Assessor has advised that there -Till be a
i,., ,)table increase in assessable valuation in the amount of X200,000.00
4111..;; trill produce an additional revenue of $2960.00 making total
e.-,1;1L gated revenues X1, 011#312.77 and he stated that the Finance
Cr,o, Ittee recommends approval.
Dy Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1953 as amended be and it
hereby is approved and adopted.
Ayes 13
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
'„AX RATE By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Scott
RESOLVED, that the tax rate for 19.53 be maintained at %14,80 per M.
Carried
" BONUS 1953 Alderman Hall stated that !,chile it is iwossible to
grant all increases as requested by various groups he does recommend
an adjustment of salaries for 1953 in the form of a bonus of $100.00
per annum payable across the board excepting to those employees '-Those
salaries have been adjusted;
He stated that this bonus payment ,Till increase requisitions in
the approximate sum of w19,000.00.
By Alderman Hall, Seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that a bonus for the year : 953 be set at $100.00 for
all employees ex #e-se--4hese---eaYa-rie$.-have. bEen-ad us"t'ed,
nams�.3T--Cha°rrb�°-�n"�:,-u�l�_- Eng��er4_�s-s;`f�o-utt-h-B�reauau-�r€ctor__ ing
and_.-Serx.et�.��y ._t�e--3�a;y.az�o'b e�'Cs• ,-�_,�_,,.,�._.,5?
Ayes 13
Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
SPECIAL .COM iITTM Mayor Cook expressed regret that it T-Tae found
impossible to grant a larger bonus and maintain the present tax
rate and he announced that he Trill appoint a special Citizens
Committee to make a thorough study of job classifications and
departmental t.Tork together Trith all phases of city government and
to make recommendations regarding salaries and taxes and such other
matters as their study indicates. He expressed the hope that all
city employees 11ill understand that the study is to be made and that
the report .Till be forthcoming before adoption of the final budget
in 'May.
AP QINT14 PITS The Mayor announced that since there ,Till not be a
Spec ial meeting on January lst, that he is presenting the names of
three appointees and requesting Council approval.
The folloT,Ting names -ere presented Rnd acted upon as follo'Ts:
�,MMIffSIO DER Q'"BUBT,.1C '1QR r ,,, _OAVW By Alderman Benson,
Seconded by Alderman Hal.man
REMOLVED, that the nomination be approved and that L, Gaurnier be
and he hereby is appointed to the position for the term of 6 years
beginning January 1, 1953•
Unanimously Carried
.4SSESSOR ,,r H. C. THORNE By .Alderman Decker, Seconded by Alderman
Dickens
RESOLVED, that the nomination be approved and that H. C. Thorne be
and he hereby is appointed to the position of City Assessor for the
term of three years beginning January i, 195?.
Unanimously Carried
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
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ACTING CITY JUDGE oTAS ,A V � BL'y :COS By Alderman �Iolman, Seconded
by Alderman Ga lagher
RESOLVED, that the nomination be approved. and that Jas. V. Buyoucos
be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Acting City Judge for
she term of 1 y6ar beginning January 1, 1953,
Unanimously Carried
Dc J, €l Connor, representing the Machinists Union
t ����_led attention to requests made by the Union and expressed
e that the Council r•rould grant at least a 4'200.00 bonus
adoption of the final budget.
ON MOTION the meeting was adJourned.
F /H. Springer
City Clerk