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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-1954 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 10:00 A.M. January 1, 1954 Present: Ma,,Tor - Cook Aldermen - Wilkinson, Gallagher, Holman, Dickens, Adams, Gibson, Komaromi, Little, Porter, Johnson and Scott 'aldermen-elect - Connolly, Graves, Gentle and Visnyei -'attorney - Dahmen Chamberlain - Lull Deputy Chamberlain - Wright Assessor - Thorne Police Chief - Simmers Police Commr. - Powers City Judge - Casey Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Mayor Cook opened the meeting by calling upon Monsignor William Byrne who gave the invocation. The Mayor then led the group in the. pledge of allegiance to the flag. AUDIT: Alderman Dickens reported that the Finance Committee had met and made an audit of final bills for the year 1953• By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by.the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried VACATION SCHEDULE: Alderman Wilkinson reported that action taken at the meeting of the Council held December 23, 1953 regarding vacations appears to be in conflict with previous legislation of the Council and he recommended that this action be rescinded. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the resolution of the Council dated December 23, 1953 relating to compensation schedule and vacations be and the same hereby is rescinded; and that the matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and early recommendation. Carried This concluded the unfinished business of 1953• All seats were vacated and Mayor Cook first seated all the old members. The new members of the Council were then escorted to their respective seats by retiring Aldermen, and welcomed officially by Mayor Cook. The Clerk administered the oath of office first to Mayor Cook and then to the entire group of aldermen as a body. BERNARD L. CLYNES - COJ�24ISSIONFR OF 'PUBLIC WORKS: Mayor Cook announced the appointment of Bernard L. Clynes as Commissioner of Public Works for a term of six years, and requested Council approval of his appointment. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Gallagher RESOLVED, that the appointment of Bernard L. Clynes as Commissioner of Public Works for a six year term ending December 31, 1959 be and the same hereby is approved and confirmed. Unanimously carried Mayor Cook introduced Mir. Clynes to those assembled and the Clerk administered the oath of office to him. ERNEST A DA,HMEN JR. - CITY ATTORNEY. Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. as City Attorney for a two year term and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the appointment of Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. as City Attorney for a two year term ending December 31, 1955 be approved and confirmed. Unanimously carried The Clerk administered the oath of office to Mr. Dahmen. APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Cook then announced the following appointments: Commissioner - Planning Board Robert E. Dickens (C.C.) 2 yrs. 11 If 11 L. J. Gaurnier (B.P.W.) 2 " it +i Mrs.Agda S.Osborn 3 Member of Bd.of Appeals on Bldg. Code A. D. Gentle 3 Member of Bd. of Zoning Appeals F. J. Sigler 3 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEED114GS Page 2 January 1, 1954 ppointments cont'd. Members of Industrial Development Comm. Same as 1953 -- " " Yjass Transportation Comm. 1? 11 it -- City Prosecutor Roger Sovocool 2 yrs. Registrar of Vital Statistics Geo. A. Blean 4 it City Historian F. R. Stevens 2 If Traffic Co-Ordinator Robert R. Colbert -- By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the t•:ayor be and they hereby are approved to hold the various offices set opposite their respective names for the specified terms. Unanimously Carried Mayor Cook announced his intention to make other appointments at a later date and that the Police Commissioner, Acting City Judge and other appointive office holders would continue to act until their successors are appointed. STANDING COIv2YITTEES: Mayor Cook then announced standing committees of the Council for the ensuing year as follows: w: FINANCE AM ACCOUNTS Wilkinson (Chm.) Dickens Decker Gibson Connolly CHARTER & ORD AN E Johnson (Chm.) Adams Wilkinson Porter Gentle COUNTY RELATIONS Gibson (Chm.) Gentle Komaromi Gallagher Visnyei YOUTH AND RECREATION Porter (Chm.) Komaromi Gibson Graves Visnyei PUBLIC WORKS RELATIOS. Dickens (Chm.) Decker Scott Graves Connolly G HEALTH Adams (Chm.) Porter Visnyei Gentle FIRE RELATIONS Decker (Chm.) Gallagher Scott Wilkinson Graves POLICE RELATIONS Gallagher (Chm.) Johnson Decker Graves Gentle TRAFFIC COWIITTEE Scott (Chm.) Visnyei Gentle Wilkinson Connolly CIVIL DEFENSE Komarbmi (Chm.) Dickens Johnson Connolly Adams ACTING MAYOR: Ilderman Gallagher nominated Alderman Adams for Acting Iliaynr and the nomination was seconded by !.lderman Dickens. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed. Carried By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the election of Alderman Adams as r_-cting Layor of the City of Ithaca be and hereby is unanimously approved. Carried Fcting 1:ayor Adams with appropriate remarks thanked members of the Council for the honor bestowed upon him by his election. OFFICIAL NE1SPAPER: By Alderman 1,filkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 232 of the City Charter the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is designated as the official newspaper' of the City. Carried M4• DEPOSITARIES: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 33 of the City Charter the First National Bank and the Tompkins County Trust Company be and they hereby are designated as the official depositaries for all city funds for the ensuing year as follows: FIRST NATIONAL BANK Water & Sewer Fund Fire Relief Fund � a x f COl�ti 10N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 January 1, 1954 TOMPKINS COU17TY TRUST COMPANY City of Ithaca, General Fund 14orkmens' Compensation Reserve Fund (Time Account) Utility Tax Fund it " Fire Relief Fund It " Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Assoc. if " City Cemetery Trust Fund Hillick Cemetery Trust Fund W. J. Storms Cemetery Trust Fund Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving it '4, Bridges Public Works Equipment " 416, Water & Sewer 18, Water & Sewer Dept. Equipment n9, General Municipal Building Carried COLLATERAL TO SECURE DEPOSITS: The Clerk reported that under present agreements the Tompkins County Trust Company is required to deposit $300,000.00 in approved collateral to secure deposits and that the First National Bank is required to deposit $200,000.00 for like purpose. He further reported that there is now on deposit in a safe deposit box in the Tompkins County Trust Company the sum of $460,000.00 in U S Treasury Bonds and that under an escrow agreement approved by the Council there is on deposit with the Chase National Bank of New York the sum of $200,000.00 in U S Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in the First National Bank. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County,Trust Company and the First National Bank as reported by the City Clerk be approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried PUBLIC OFFICIALS'BONDS: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Adams RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter and section 11 of the Public Officers' Law the following bonds which are on file in the office of the City Clerk and which have been approved by the Mayor be and the same hereby are approved in all respects for the year 1954: Name Title Amount Bond Number Adeline C. Lull City Chamberlain $50,000. F B 199777-A(Columbia Casualty Co.) Edward J. Casey City Judge 2,000. F B 199778--A(Columbia Casualty Co.) City Clerk 2,000. Deputy City Clerk 2,000. Position Schedule Bond Sr. Clerk- Clerk's Office 1,000. F B 199779-A(Cdlumbia City Marshall 1,000. Casualty Co.) Clerk of City Court 2,000. Deputy Chamberlain 5,000. Clerk-in Chamb.Office 5,000. II fl ti 5,000. It 11 11 5,000. ❑ II it 5,000. Acting City Judge 2,000. Clerk in Traffic Court 1,000. Carried REGULP.R r]EETING DATE: By Alderman Gallagher: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the regular meeting date of the Common Council be set for- 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Carried FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING: Mayor Cook announced a meeting of the Finance Committee to be held with members of the Planning Board in the Assessor's office on iionday, January 4, 1954 at 5:00 p.m. The Clerk distributed copies of the .City Charter to each of the new Council members for their use during their term of office. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk P4 `4 4 MILOR COUNCIL ; ,,CC M., GS CITY OF ITHACk, A.Y. guI r ting J=nu-r�r 6,. 1-;54 :,ayor - Cook Aldermen - Wilkinson, G,711,-gher, Graves, Dickens, Gont13, ._d,,ms, Kom,�romi, Connolly, Decker, Porter, Johnson, Visnyei znd Scott Supervisor - Flynn ('ttorney - Dahmen Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Chief of Police - Simmers Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh MUTES: 1Ldnutes of the regular meeting held December 23, 1953 and the speci,-1 meeting held January 1, 1954 were duly approved. CITY COURT LIBFARY: The Clerk read a letter from fttorney Ldward ',Al. King regarding the purchase of the New York State Official Court reports from the old City Court Library. He offered 6150,00 for the set in its present condition. It was pointed out that the Finpr�ce Committee had considered this matter during tht last year and since this set is incomplete and has not been kept up to date they d felt that the offer was a fair one and that gthe records should be sold. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the offer made by Edward W. King for the purchase of these; records be and the same hereby is accepted. .Ayes: 13 Nays: 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor YOUTH BUF?AU CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Reed S. Snyder, feting Director of the Youth Bureau, requesting authorization to attend the annual meeting of the N. Y. State Health, Physical cl Recreation Conference which will be held in Buffalo, N. Y. on January 27th. through January 30th. By Alderman Porter: seconded by rlderman Graves RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that A:r. Snyder be and hereby is authorized to attend this conference at city expense. Carried STATE BAR ASSOC. tdQNUAL M=ETING: Attorney Dahmen requested authorization to attend the annual meeting of the N. Y. State Bar Association which will be held in New York on January 27th. through January 30th. By alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that hr. Dahmen be authorized to attend this meeting at city expense. Carried AUDIT- By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried DOG 'WARDEN: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee had met with Chief of Police Simmers and members of the SPCA and had, upon their recommendation, reconsidered the discontinuance of the position of dog warden. He recommended at this time that the position and services of the part-time dog warden be continued. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted at the meeting of the Council held on December 25, 1953 regarding the discontinuance of the part-time employment of i a Dog Warden, effective January 1, 1954, be and the same hereby is recinded. i Ayes: 13 Nays: 0 Carried By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from 1954 revenues to Current I.ppropriations, budget item ;#138, to pay for the part-time services of the Dog Warden. Ayes: 13 Nays: 0 Carried CITY ATTORAIEYtS SALARY: Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee action regarding the City 1ttorney's salary was taken as follows: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the salary of the City Attorney be and hereby is established at $3,20q.00 annually without the cost-of-living bonus; and that the compensation plan be amended accordingly. Carried COR,011 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 January 6, 1954 A�! CHI,F OF POLICE SALARY: Upon recommendation of the Finance Committee action was taken regarding, the salary. of the Chief of Police as follows: By Alderman Wilkinsi5n: ` seconded by Alderman Gallagher RESOLVED, that the salary range for the position of Chief of Police be and hereby is adjusted from the old range of $4,400.-$5,000. (200.) to a new range of $5,000.45,600. (200.); and that the compensation plan be amended accordingly. Carried DIRECTOR OF PLANNING: The Clerk read a resolution adopted by the Planning Board which recommended the creation of the position of Director of Planning at an annual base salary of $6,500. for a three-year Wrm. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Po er RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Planning "Board be approved; and that the Common Council hereby creates the position of Director of Planning in and for the City of Ithaca, at an annual base salary of $6,500.00; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to have this position placed in the exempt class under the Civil Service Rules of the City; and that the term of office be for three years, with appointment by the Planning Board Ayes: 13 N aysc 0 Carried PLANNING BOARD APPROPRIATION: The Clerk read a resolution from the Planning Board requesting that an amount up to $3,000. of the tentative budget for 1954 be earmarked for extra professional help to expedite and immediately complete the development plans for 1-lest Hill. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that $3,000. or as much thereof as may be necessary be appropriated from the 1954 tentative Planning Board budget fair professional help as requested by the Planning Board. Carried COKPENSATION PLAN - 1954: Alderman Wilkinson presented a draft of a compensation plan for the year 1954. He reviewed the plan in detail and explained that it was a revision of the last official compensation plan adopted in 1952 with all changes and amendments included to date. Alderman Graves questioned the rate established for school guards. After discussion it was agreed that this item deserved further consideration by the Finance Committee but that it should be tentatively approved at this time. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Porr RESOLVED, that the salary of $60.00 per mont ' for the part-time services of school guards be tentatively approved; and that the matter be referred back to the Finance Committee for further study and recommendation. Carried By I lderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that a compensation plan for the City of Ithaca as presented and reviewed be and the same hereby is approved in all respects. Carried PETITION - TAXI RATE INCREASE: Chester Gray, operator of Terminal Taxi, presented a petition on behalf of several taxi oweners in the city requesting permission to increase their fares from certain areas in the city from 50¢ to 75¢ per passenger. Mayor Cook referred the petition to the Finance and Charter & Ordinance Committees for study and recommendation. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. i� Geo. "A. Blean City Clerk ' 195 4 C0 iPENS /'. TIO11 P L k N ADMINISTRATIVE: MINIMUM MAXI14IUM ANNUAL RICRErIENT Mayor $4,000. City Charter City Chamberlain 5,000. Deputy City Chamberlain $3,400. 3,800. $100. City Clerk, Comptroller 5,000. 7,000. 200. Deputy City Clerk 3:800. 5,000. 200. City Assessor 5,000. 6,000. 200. Deputy Assessor 4,000. 4,500. 100. Associate Assessor 500. 1,000. 100. Part-Time Building Commissioner 1,200. 1,800. 100. Part-Time Director of Planning 6,500. Director of Youth Bureau 4,400. 5,000. 150. Sealer of Weights & Measures 3,800. 4,200. 100. CIFRICAL & AL1,IED: Typist 21000. 2,500. 100. Senior Typist 2,400. 3,000. 100. Clerk 2,000. 2,500. 100. Senior Clerk 2,400. 3,000. 100. Junior Account Clerk 2,200. 2,600. 100. Senior Account Clerk 2,500. 3,200. 100. Sr. Acct. Clerk (Clerk's Off.) 2,500. 600. 100. Stenographer 2,200. 2,600. 100. Senior Stenographer 2,400. 3,000. 100. Bookkeeper 2,500. 3,100. 100. Secretary to Mayor 2,600. 3,400. 100. Secretary to Civil Serv. Comm. 1,000 1,500.1,,500. 100. Part-Time Principal Clerk 3,400.'*' 4,200. 200. Election Inspectors 10.00 per day on Registraticn Days 15.00 per day on Election & Primary LEGAL & JUDICIAL: City Judge 4,500. Part-Time City Attorney 3,200. Part-Time City Prosecutor 1,500. Part-Time Probation Officer 1,000. Part-Time Assistant Probation Officer 2,800. City Court Clerk 2,600. 3,200. 100. POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Chief 5,000. 5,600. 200. Captain 4,100. 4,400. 100. Sergeant 3,700. 4,000. 100. Patrolman 3,200. 3,600. 100. Radio Technician 3,200. 3,600. 100. Parking Meter Maint. Man 3,000. 3,400. 100. Dog Warden 600. 1,000. 100. Part-Time School Guards 60. per month,Part-Time FIR, DEPARTPF,NT: IvIINMUM NIAXIPUM ANNUAL INCREMENT Fire Chief $4,000. $4,600. $200. Asst. Fire Chief 4,000. 4,400. 100. Supt. of Fire Alarms 3,4000 3,800. 1000 Fireman Mechanic, 3,400. 3,800. 100. Fireman 3,200. 3,600. 100. Clerk - Bd. of Fire Comm. 600. Part-Time FNGINEERDIG & ALLIED: Supt. of Public Works 7,500. 10,500. 300. Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks, 5,000. 6,500. 200. City Engineer 6,000. 7,300. 200. Assistant Engineer 4,200. 5,000. 150. Junior Engineer 3,800. 4,400. 100. Engineering Aide 3,000. 3,800. 100. Inspector.-Engineering 3,700. 4,600. 150. City Forester 4,200. 5,000. 150. Plumbing Inspector 3,200. 3,600. 100. LABOR: Janitor 2,500. 2,800. 100. Supervisor 2.00 2.25 per hour Foreman 1.70 2.00 " " Skilled 1.50 1.60 Semi-skilled 1.30 1.50 Laborer 1.20 1.30 Golf Course Manager 48.10 per week Groundsman 64.10 Cleaner 38.10 Approved and adopted by the Common Council January 6, 1954 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET January 6, 1954 The Municipal Year Book 10.00/ C. J. Rumsey & Co. 14.33""' James V. Buyoucos 11.50 % The Lawyers Co-op Publish. Co. 42.50 Tioga Auto Parts 17.62 Karl L. Phillips,Inc. 5.00 . Stallman's 6.95 ` Stallman's 2.11 Stallman's 13.88 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 6.50 Dr. Frank Alo 16.20 John M. Mt1ligan 64.00 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 8.82 George W. Smith 16.18 William Quinn 120.00 North Side Pharmacy 11.34 Geo. Parkin 9.00 C, Aubrey Holman 9.00 Allen Marshall 6.40 Hi Speed Laundry 8.50 Red Herson 65.00 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 11.46 Tioga Auto Parts 16.40 Diamond T. Sales & Service 3.75 The Sherwin Williams Co. 2.00/ S. S. Kresge Co. 5.35 Robinson & Care enter 18.48 N. Y. Telephone Co. 7.95 National Recreation Assoc. 10.00 ` Reed S. Snyder 19.32 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 2.50' Ithaca Printing Service 6.00' Edwin Strawbridge Productions 370.00' _P PR V BY F NANCE COM, f CONdfON' COUNCIL IROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACL, N. Y. Speciel iieeting 7•30 P.M. January 20, 1954 PRESENT: Mayor - Cook 11dermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gibson, Connolly, porter, Komaromi, Visnyei and Gentle .":.ttorney - Dahmen Police Commissioner - Powers Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh 1 Mayor Cook announced that he had called this special meeting for the purpose of announcing some more of his appointments, and to hear reports from the Finance and Charter and Ordinance Committees as well as any other business that might properly come before the Council at this time. KINUT 'S: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. RCBE _T BURG?SS - PIiNNDIG I-SSISTANT• The Clerk read a letter from H. C. Thorne, Director of Planning, relative to the employment of Robert D. Burgess as of January 11, 1954 as an assistant in planning work, lie reported that he had hired Yx.Burgess on a temporary basis at the rate of $2.00 per hour and asked approval. He reported w that his first week of work has been satisfactory and requested the establishment of a regular salary arrangement as well as advice relative to Civil Service status etc. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by flderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Planning Board for study and reco- mmendation. Carried FIRE CONTRACT - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending a fee of $6,000.00 for fire protection to the Village of Cayuga Heights for the year 195 ' and that a contract on this basis be negotiated. Reporting for Alderman Decker, who was absent due to illness, Alderman Wilkinson reviewed this matter as it was discussed at a meeting of the Fire Relations Committee, the Board of Fire Commissioners and officials of the Village held a few weeks ago. He reported that all concerned were mainly interested in some new and realistic approach to this problem and that while still no good or permanent yardstick for measuring this service had been found it was felt that some progress had been made and he therefore recommended acceptance of the recommendation. °.lderman Graves questioned the figure on the basis that the cost per $1,000. of assessed valuation to Village taxpayers is less than that paid by City taxpayers. Alderman Dickens urged approval on a progress basis. Alderman Johnson concurred with .«lderman Graves but he doubted that the fee should be based on assessed valuation and urged a new and more realistic approach. Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the fact that the services offered are very limited in comparison to the services offered residents of the city and urged acceptance of the recommendation pending determination of the value of such services. Mayor Cook called attention to the work of special committees on this subject in the past and the formula presented and adopted by the Council. He promised that after action is taken on this matter at this time he would appoint a permanent committee to represent the City in negotiations with all outside fire districts requesting fire service in the future. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Fire Commissioners in respect to fire service to the Village of Cayuga Heights for the year 1954, be accepted and approved; and that officials of the Village be notified accordingly. Ayes: 5 - Wilkinson, Dickens, Porter, Visnyei, Gentle Nays: 5 - Johnson, Graves, Gibson, Connolly, Komaromi Due to a tie vote, the Mayor voted in the affirmative and declared the motion carried. OUTSIDE FIRE SERVICE COMMITTEE: Mayor Cook appointed the following as a permanent committee to represent the City in negotiations for fire service to any fire districts outside the city limits requesting such service in the future: Alderman Decker, Chairman Aldermen - Wilkinson and Graves Supt. of Public ?corks - Laverty Bd. of Public Works, Commissioner - Gaurnier .7 CONmN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 January 20, 1954 F. B. I. NATIONAL ACADEMY SCHOOL: Police Commissioner Powers recommended that Police Captain Herbert L. VanOstrand be enrolled in the 53rd. session of the F.B.I. National Academy Training School opening in Washington, D. C. , March 22, 1954 and continuing for a period of twelve weeks. He requested an additional appropriation to the Police Department budget of $600.00 to cover this expense. By Alderman 14ilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the sum of $600.00 be and hereby is appropriated from anticipated revenues to the 1954 Police Department budget, Item 7130. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Captain Herbert L. VanOstrand be and hereby is authorized to attend and participate in the twelve-week F.B.I. training school at City expense. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried TAXI RATES: Alderman Johnson reported that the Charter & Ordinance Committee feel that the increase from 50¢ to 75¢ in taxi rates requested by. taxicab operators is . justifiable and recommended approval. Upon inquiry from Alderman Gibson regarding using a meter system, Alderman Johnson reported that it had been considered but discarded due to existing local conditions. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that Section 3 of Chapter IV of the City Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, Sub-section 30, Sub-division (a) be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: For any trip from any point within the City of Ithaca to any other point within said City, the maximum rate shall be seventy-five (75¢) cents per persona Effective upon publication. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried VACATION SCHEDULE, : Referring to the resolution of December 23, 1953 regarding compensation and vacation, which was subsequently rescinded January 1, 1954, Alderman Johnson recommended that it be referred back to the Board of Public Works for recommendation as the item in question concerns per diem and hourly paid workers. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and the matter referred to the Board of Public Horks for study and recommendation. Carried MASTrR PLUhBERS' LICENSE FEE: Alderman Johnson recommended that the matter of establishing a fee for master plumbers, referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee December 23, 1953, be sent back to the Examining Board of Plumbers with the advice that it be referred to the Health Committee of the Council for study. On lotion of Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Porter it was so ordered. TELEVISION ORDINANCE: Alderman Johnson reviewed the findings of a public hearing held recently regarding television reception and complaints in the city and reported that as far as can be ascertained at this time that some of the interference comes from overlapping wires.. He further reported that the Board of Public 'forks, acting under the present ordinance, has already taken steps to check such overlapping conditions and have them corrected. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to adopt the policy of permitting no future overlapping of wires in the city. Carried YOUTH BUREAU# ESTABLISHE : Alderman Porter presented a resolution establishing a Youth Bureau which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Gibson WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for such a project to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval, and if approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended on said project, as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as amended; now, 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 present said application to the New York State Youth Commission for its approval. Section 2: This resolution shall take effect immediately. Adopted by the following vote: Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried 1.7 7. COP,MON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 January 20, 1954 APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Cook announced that Police Commissioner Powers had consented to continue to serve as Police Commissioner until April lst. or until a successor is appointed and that Building Commissioner Thorne and Associate Assessor Leachtneaur have consented also to serve in their respective capacities_ until July 1st. at which time more permanent arrangements may be made in respect to these two offices. He then announced the following appointments and requested Council approval thereof. Term Endin !sting City Judge William Dicker 1 year 12 31 54 Exm. Bd. of Elect. R. F. Chamberlain 3 years 12/31/56 Electrical Inspector Audley Bloom 2 " 12/31/55 Member of Housing Authority Fred A. Rogalsky, Chm. 5 " 10/17/58 Welfare Service Officer James Conley Dog warden Chester 11. Armstrong By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the i-iayor be and they hereby are approved to hold the various offices set opposite their respective names for the specified terms. Carried Mayor Cook reported that he expected to name, a member of the Examining Board of Plumbers at the next meeting. OUTSIDE SERVICES: Commenting on the debate earlier in the meeting regarding fire service to the Village of Cayuga Heights, Commissioner Powers, as a citizen and a former member of the Greater Ithaca Fact Finding Committee, criticized the practice of continuing to offer municipal services to residents outside its corporate limits. He called attention to the report of the Greater Ithaca Fact Finding Committee in this respect and expressed the opinion that all outlying areas which have the same social, economical and political problems as city dwellers should eventually be annexed and become a part of the city and that the continuance on the part of the city to offer its services will be to the ultimate detriment of the entire community. Alderman Johnson concurred with Mr. Powers and reported briefly on the activity of the Greater Ithaca Action Committee of which he is Chairman. He expressed the opinion that the approach made by the Board of Public Works as well as the attitude of officials of outside areas, particularly those of the Village of Cayuga Heights, have greatly hindered progress of this committee. In this connection Mayor Cook announced that he had inadvertently omitted Pr. Johnson as a member of the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works this year and as Chairman of the Greater Ithaca Action Committee should be included. He therefore named Alderman Johnson as an additional member of said Committee. -s 014 MOTION the meeting was adjourned. ,r a, Geo. A. Blean City Clerk 178 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,1 Y, Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. February 3, 1954 PRESENT: P iayor - Cook aldermen - Johnson, Graves,, '^Jilkinson, Dickens, ballagher, De' cker, ,Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei and Scott Attorney - Dahmen Chamberlain - Lull Chief of Police Simmers Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh 1INUTFS_ Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TELEVISION ORDINANCE - PETITION: The Clerk read a petition from residents receiving television through the Taylor-Pierce cable system. They protested the proposed increase of $30.00 in installation charges and an increase of 50¢ in monthly service charges being asked by Hr. Ceracche who has bought the Taylor-Pierce cables and intends to change the system over to provide a three channel system similar to his own. The petitioners asked that the Council take immediate steps to protect all the people of the city of Ithaca against such further practices of installation and rate increases. The petition was signed by 103 residents of the city. The Clerk read a resolution of the Board of Public Works urging that the present ordinance be amended to provide for control of such charges. ' Mr. Ceracche who was present presented a written statement explaining the pro- posed increases in question and this was read also by the Clerk. Mayor Cook referred the petition and related matters to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for study and report. N.Y.S. BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING• Attorney Dahmen thanked the Council for authori- zing his attendance at the annual meeting of the E.Y.State Bar ;association held in Near York and made a report on topics discussed. He stated that he felt it was very beneficial to him and worth attending. In this connection Alderman Wilkinson recommended an additional appropriation of $94.68 to the City Attorney's budget to cover his traveling expense to this meeting. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of $94,68 be and hereby is appropriated from anticipated revenues for the year 1954 to Current Appropriations, budget item. r112. Carried AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE: Alderman 7jTilkinson called attention to the resolution of October 7, 1953 announcing the Council's intention of providing social security coverage to employees of the City in the labor class. He reported that public notice as required by law has been given and that final action should be taken at this time on the matter. By Plderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca elects to exclude from eligibility for member- ship in the New York State Employees' Retirement System such class or classes of its officers and employees for whom old-age and survivors' insurance coverage is elected herein. That the City of Ithaca elects to extend old-age and survivors' insurance coverage provided by the Federal Social Security Act to the following class or classes of its officers and employees: labor class; which coverage is extended pursuant to Section 218 of the Federal Social Security Act and Chapter 619 of the Laws of 1953, being Article 6 of the Civil Service Law, and Chapter 620 of the Laws of 1953, being an amendment of Article 5 of such law, and which coverage is subject to the conditions thereof and to any amendments to the laws relating thereto. That it is hereby determined that old-age and survivors' insurance coverage should not be extended to the following class or classes of officers and employees because of impracticability and that such class or classes shgll continue to be eligible for membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System: ervices, services, elective officers services, part-time services, fee-basis seervices; ----- That the Mayor execute the proposed agreement attached hereto and hereby made a Part hereof in the name and on behalf of the City of Ithaca and submit such Proposed agreement to the Director of the New York State Social Security Agency for the purpose of obtaining old-age and survivors insurance coverage for officers and employees of the City of Ithaca in accordance with this resolution. Ayes: 13 Unanimously Carried Wn'trc• n _1 C0711INON COUNCIL PROCEEDDNiS Page 2 February 3, 1954 ORD1rrANCE - LOST MONEY AND ABANDONED PROPERTY: Alderman Johnson presented and read a proposed ordinance covering the 'disposition of lost money and lost or abandoned property. It was pointed out that such an ordinance has been urged for some time by members of the Youth Recreation Committee with the hope that abandoned bicycles now in custody of the Police Department may be released and disposed of to provide bicycles for children who might otherwise be unable to afford one. Attorney Dahmen advised that technically the ordinance would be illegal and unconstutional in so far as minors are concerned but that practically it might solve the problem of disposing of these bicycles and in all probability may never be questioned. Similar ordinances have been enacted in other cities he stated. After further discussion, action was taken as follows: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter IT IS ORDAINED BY THE COtAvON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. THAT AN ORDINANCE TO BE DESIGNATED AS SECTION 43 OF CHAPTER II OF THE CITY ORDINANCES ENTITLED, "DISPOSITION OF LOST MONEY E`'�D LOST OR/ABAPDONED PROPERTY," BE ENACTED AS FOLLOWS: The Police shall make a record of any lost money or lost or abandoned' property reported to and/or deposited with them, Such money or property which has been deposited shall remain in the custody of the Police until claimed by the lawful owner; provided however, that after a period of three months without a lawful claimant entitled thereto appearing and claiming the same, such money or property shall be turned over to the person who so found and deposited the same ,if known. Notice of the expiration of said three months period shall be given by registered as mail to the person who so found and deposited such money or property, if known, and if such person shall not appear and claim the same within thirty days after such notice, such money or property shall, in the case of money, be paid into the General City Fund, and in the case of property, be appraised by a competent appraiser and then sold at public auction after having been advertised once in the Official City Paper. The proceeds of such sale, after deducting the expenses of notice, appraisal, storage and sale, shall be paid into the General City Fund. If such property is appraised as worthless or if no one buys such property at the public auction, then the Police may dispose of such property at private sale or in any manner the Chief of Police may deem best, and the proceeds, if any, shall be paid into the General City Fund. The Police shall keep records of the disposition of such property or money, the appraisal, the notice given and the disposition of the proceeds of sale. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Ayes: 13 Unanimously Carried Days: 0 TFLEVTSTON ORPTNANCE: Reporting for the Charter & Ordinance Committee, Alderman Johnson stated that the Committee intends to continue examination of the present ordinance immediately and stated that the possibility of a franchise covering television cables will be studied also. He expressed some dissatisfaction with unfair criticism of the present ordinance. Alderman Wilkinson expressed the opinion that the Council was obligated to ask at least for a suspension of any change in rates until the Charter and Ordinance Committee has a recommendation ready for action. Mayor Cook assured members of the Council that he would ask 1,:r. Ceracche to confer with the Board of Public Works and the Charter and Ordinance Committee before he makes any final change over as contemplated. Attorney Dahmen expressed concern about the criticism directed at him as City Attorney inasmuch as he has represented Mir. Ceracche on occasions in legal business matters other than those involving the City. As far as the ordinance is concerned he reported on receipt of numberous requests from cities all over the country for copies which have been used in framing similar ordinances adopted elsewhere. Feeling that his integrity has been questioned, he declared that at no time while representing Mr. Ceracche had the City's interests been forgotten or jeopardized. He then announced that he had severed all legal relations with Ceracche as of this date. He also announced that, in order to place his integrity above question, he felt that he should not continue to represent the City in amending the present or drawing a new television ordinance. He recommended that the Council authorize the Charter and Ordinance Committee to engage the services of an Attorney of their own choosing to represent the City in this matter and agreed to personally pay for any attorney's fees involved. Mayor Cook assured hr. Dahmen that he did not feel that the City's interests had been jeopardized in any way and that he always considered him a very honest, loyal public servant and because of the feelings which he had expressed in the matter, would accept his recommendation. He referred the recommendation to the Charter and Ordinance Committee to decide if the services of another attorney will be necessary and if so who should pay for any fee involved. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 February 3, 1954 FIVE SERVICE - Ta4N OF ITHACA: Alderman Decker presented a recommendation from the Board of Fire Commissioners that the fee for fire service to the Town of Ithaca for the year 1954 be established at $5,000.00 and that a contract be negotiated accordingly. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners as presented be accepted. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled. Ayes: 4 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Adams and Scott Nays: 9 - Graves, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Komaromi and Visnyei Motion Lost Mayor Cook then called for a roll-call vote on the original motion to accept the recommendation as presented. Ayes: 11 - Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei and Scott Nays: 2 - Johnson and Graves Motion Carried Attorney Dahmen recommended that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the usual contract on behalf of the City for the year 1954 for the $5,000. fee agreed upon. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign and execute on behalf of the City a contract with the Town of Ithaca for fire protection to the Town for the year 1954 for a fee of $5,000.00. Carried MASTER PLUMBERS' LICENSE FEE: Alderman Adams reported that the Health Committee had debated the recommendation of the Examining Board of Plumbers to establish a $10.00 fee for all master plumbers actively engaged in business and while the Committee generally approve the recommendation he requested an extension of time to further study the matter as well as time to study other matters relating to health. Mayor Cook thanked Alderman Adams for his progress report. POLICE SCHOOL: tlayor Cook called upon Chief Simmers to brief the Aldermen on the police school now being conducted. Mr. Simmers reported that the school started February lst. and will continue for an eight day period with sessions in the afternoons which are repeated at night in order to provide all members of the department to attend. He termed the first session as very successful. SCHOOL GUARDS: Chief Simmers called attention to a bill introduced in the legislature which would exempt mandatory membership in the N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement System employees whose salary is less than $1,000.00 per year. He called attention to the fact that this would automatically exempt the local school guards and recommended that the Council take action to urge its enactment. Piayor Cook referred this matter to the Finance Committee and the Police Relations Committee for study and report. OUTSIDE FIRE SERVICE COkIlITTEE MEETING• Alderman Decker announced a meeting of the outside fire service committee to be held Wednesday, February 10, 1954 in the Council Chambers at 7:30 P.P,i. PROBATION OFFICER - ROBERT A. HUTCHINSON: Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Robert A. Hutchinson as Probation Officer and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Aldermen Adams and Gibson RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Robert A. Hutchinson as Probation Officer be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried In this connection Layor Cook reported that an Assistant Probation Officer had not been selected yet and promised to ask the advice of both Mr. Hutchinson and City Judge Casey in making the selection. APPOINTMENT OF LEON M. BONNETT: Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Leon Ti. Bonnett as a member of the Examining Board of Plumbers for a three year term ending December 31, 1956, and requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the Iiayor's appointment of Leon M. Bonnett as a member of the Examining Board of Plumbers for a three-year term ending December 31, 1956 be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried COMINON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET February 3, 1954 Norton Printing Co.9 10.00 Ithaca Journal News,Inc. 5.80' Benjamain L. Roberts 5.00 " New York Telephone Co. 46.33- City Chamberlain 20.85 - T.G.Miller's :Sons Paper Co. 81.02` N,Y.State Electric & Gas Corp. 10.04- H. C. Thorne 15.75 Ithaca Journal 34.30 Addressouraph-Nulti. Corp. 35.50 Perry's Stamp Pad. Service 1.70 Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 94.68 . Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 100.00 -, VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 3.07 Robert D. Burgess 187.00 - N.Y.S. Fed. Off. Pl. & Zon. Bds. 30.00 T.G.Inillers Sons Paper Co. 4.90 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 - Ithaca Irinting Service 8.75 ` Marjorie Barnard 5.00 ` T.G.�Killers Sons Paper Co. 27-69-\ William J. Pyle 21.70 Vanilatta Office Equipment 20.10', Postmaster,Ithaca 38.54'° New York Telephone Co. 77-77 B. F. Goodrich Co. -9.80 State Street Tydol Service 31.77` College Chevrolet 29.59 Everson-Ross Company,Ine. 6.92 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 228.21` Langford F. Baker 6.00-, Tompkins County Y.emorial Hospital 2.00 '= John M. Mulligan 64.00 Marjorie Barnard 10.00 N.Y.State Veterinary College 9.00 ` E. E. Harris 17.00 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 16.03 New York Telephone Co. 12.60'\ Ithaca Sporting Goods 4.00` Reed S. Snyder 15.96 Ithaca Sporting Goods 77.00 Head's Service Station 7.95 Eugene R. Wood 350.00 � George Parkin 9.75 Aubrey Holman 9.75 ' Reed S. Snyder 36.45 City Chamberlain 9.901° The Todd Co. Inc. 8.15 The J. B. Lang Engine Co. 4.00'° AP 'ROVED BY FINANCE C011, ITTEE: , � x t CONSON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS . Page 4 February 3, 1954 RAYPiOND WHEATON - APPOINTMENT TO OUTSIDE FIRE SERVICE CODMITTEE: Mayor Cook announced that he felt a member of the Board of Fire Commissioners should also be a member of the permanent outside .fire service committee. He therefore appointed- Fire Commissioner Raymond 7,1heaton as an additional member of this committee. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk V COI,2JON COTTKCIL PROCEEDING: CITY OF ITHAC P,,N.Y. Regular iy�e�ting 7:30 P.R.. !`larch 3, 1954 PRESENT: .,,y,-)r - Cook ,'.lderman - Johnson, Graves, TTilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, F_dams, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott ttorney - Dahmen Chief of Police - Simmers '+ssessor _ Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ACTION COR?RiITTER OF TO1.;PKrPS COUNTY HZI.LTH COMMITTEE: The Clerk read a letter from Charles E. Dykes enclosing a check in the amount of $857.18 from the Action Committee of the Tompkins County Health Committee. This check represents the City's pro rata share of the unexpended balance of $1,000.00 originally appropriated to this committee in 1946 for expenses. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by flderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the check be accepted and credited to the General Fund Surplus and that the City Clerk be directed toacknowledge receipt thereof with thanks. Carried FIRE CONTRACT - VILLAGE OF C1±YUG1, H!UGHTS: The Clerk reported receipt of contracts for fire protection with the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Town of Ithaca, both of *which have been executed by the Board of Fire Commissioners and Village and Town officials respectively. He further reported that action had already been taken to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign and execute the Town contract and suggested that similar action be taken in respect to the Village contract. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute the contract with the Village of Cayuga Heights for fire protection for the year 1954 as presented. Carried VACATIONS: The Clerk read a recommendation of the Superintendent of Public Works relative to vacations and sick leave as it pertains. to hourly and per diem employees which was approved at the Board of Public Works meeting held February 24, 1954. His recommendation was that the term "week" as now defined to be a five eight-hour day in both cases be amended to provide for a regular work week. Due to the fact that the matter is now provided for by local law the matter was referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. SOCIAL SECURITY COVERAGE: The Clerk reported that the resolution adopted at the last meeting of the Council relative to social security coverage for city employees in the labor class had failed to meet with State approval for technical reasons and suggested that this resolution be rescinded and a new one adopted as recommended by the N.Y.State Social Security P.gency. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the resolution of February 3, 1954 relative to social security coverage for employees of the City in the labor class be and hereby is rescinded. Carried By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Ithaca elects to exclude from eligibility for membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System such class or classes of its officers and employees for whom old-age and survivors' insurance coverage is elected herein. 2. That the City of Ithaca elects to extend old-age and survivors' insurance coverage provided by the Federal Social Security Act to the following class or classes of its officers and employees: Labor Class which coverage is extended pursuant to Section 218 of the Federal Social :Security Act and Chapter 619 of the Laws of 1953, being Ixticle 6 of the Civil Service La-T, and Chapter 620 of the Laws of 1953, being an amdidment of Lrticle 5 of such law, and which coverage is subject to the conditions thereof and to any amendments to the laws relating thereto. 3. That it is hereby determined that old-age and survivors' insurance coverage should not be extended to the following class or classes of officers and employees because of impracticability, and that such class or classes shall continue to be eligible for membership in the New York State Employees' Retirement System: COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 March 3, 1954 1. Any services of an emergency nature 2. Any services in part-time, position for which compensation is 'fi.xed at less than $100.00 per calendar quarter. 4. That the Mayor execute the proposed agreement attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof in the name and on behalf of the City of Ithaca and submit such proposed agreement to the Director of the New York State Social Security Agency for the purpose of obtaining old-age and survivors insurance coverage for officers and employees of the City of Ithaca in accordance with this resolution." :yes 13 Aays 0 Unanimously Carried APPROPRIATION - NMDICAL BILL: Alderman Wilkinson recommended approval of a bill payable to Dr. R. C. Farrow, in the amount of : 38.88, for medical services to a police officer and appropriation of this amount to the Police Department. By Alderman 1,111kinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the bill payable to Dr, R C. Farrow in the amount of $38.88 be ` approved for payment; and that the sum of 138.88 be and hereby is appropriated from anticipated revenues of 1954 to the Police Department budget, item 4130. J Carried AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by r^lderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried AD11NISTRATIVE FLOOR SPACE - CITY HALL: Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the report of the evaluation of floor space in City Hall as prepared by the Superintendmt of Public Works, approved by the Board of Public 'forks, and presented at the October 7th. meeting of the Council. He suggested that some action be taken by the Council at this time to indicate whetherthese changes, especially changes in the Council room, are to receive Council approval in order that the Finance Committee may be in a position to provide for the necessary funds in the 1954 budget. The total estimated cost amounted to $5,000 which included $1,300 for repairs and improvements in the City Clerk's office and $3,700 for the Council Room. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Decker R::,SOLVED, that in accordance with plans and estimates as submitted, the sum of 11.300.00 for repairs and improvements in the City Clerk's office and the sum of $3,700.00 for the renovation of the Council Room and purchase of desks, chairs and other furniture therefor, making a total of $5,000.00 be and the same hereby is appropriated from anticipated revenues of 1954 to budget item 1;x119, City Hall, to cover the cost of these improvements, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public idorks be authorized to proceed with these improvements from said appropriation. Ayes: 13 Nays: 0 Carried MICROFILMING RECORDS. Alderman Wilkinson recommended that a study be made 1?y the City Clerk and such other department heads as may be considered necessary and a recommendation be made to the Finance Committee regarding the possibility of mycrofilming city records with consideration being given to the follouring factors: 1. The adaptability of microfilming as a means of duplicating important documents and records and the safety and permanence of such records. 2. Cost of microfilming in relation to other means of reproduction or storage of records. 3. The volume, size and nature of records justifying protection. 4. !acceptance of microfilmed records as legal evidence by the courts. 5. The type and cost of microfilming equipment available and whether capable of handling the various types and sizes of records which would be most certainly included if a comprehensive reproduction program were recommended and approved. By Alderman Wilkinson; seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the City Clerk and such other department heads as may be consider- ed necessary be authorized and directed to undertake a study as recommended. Carried OUTSIDE FIRE SERVICE: Alderman Decker reported on a meeting of the Outside Fire Service Committee held recently and reported that another meeting will be held during March to continue discussion of fire service to districts outside the City. COP240N COUNCIL PROCE-EDINGS Page 3 March 3, 1954 APPROPRIATION - TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT JAY & CAYUGA STREETS: Alderman Scott reported that the Traffic Commission had recommended the installation of a red flasher traffic signal at the corner of Jay and N. Cayuga Streets and requested an appropriation of $500.00 to cover the cost thereof. By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the sum of $500.00 be and hereby is appropriated from anticipated revenues of 1954 to budget item X260-8, Traffic Commission, to cover the cost of installation thereof. yes: 13 ays: 0 Carried ST0JART PARK SWDiMING POOL: The Mayor reported receipt of a check in the amount of $1,000.00 made payable to "City of Ithaca, Stewart Park ST,Timming Pool Project", but that the donor had requested that his name be withheld at this time. Mayor Cook then called attention to the many discussions both pro and con relative to this project and stated that he felt that a special committee from members of the Council should be appointed to study the matter so that a decision may be reached as soon as possible regarding the status of this project. He stated that he felt the study should include such items as type, size, its being safeguarded against possible pollution, cost and method of financing etc. He then named Alderman Scott as Chairman of such a committee and the other members to consist of Aldermen Wilkinson, Decker, Connolly, Komaromi, Visnyei and Porter. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk • • • COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET March 3,1954 N.Y. Telephone Co. 54.28 Norton Printing Co. 5.00 Ithaca Journal News Inc. 12.56 The McBee Co. 403.15 Pitney-Bowes,Inc. 127.53 Stallman Distributing Corp. 19.44 H.C.Thorne 14.84 Ernest A.Dahmen,Jr. 300.00 T.G.Miller•'s Sons Paper Co. 2.35 William A.Dicker 11.50 Mack's Photo Copies 16.03 Driscoll Bros.& Co. 19.87 T.G.Eil].ers' Sons Faper Co. 4.80 Driscoll Bros.& Co. 16.35 The Chase National Bank 5.00 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 City Chamberlain 15.00 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 17.25 • • T.G.Millers Sons Paper Co. 5.69 \ ...0/ N.Y.Telephone Co. • 92.51 v Cramers Auto Farts 25.34 • College Chevrolet 185.51 • J.B.Lang Engine Co. 1.00 • State St. Tydol Service 52.08 The B.F.Goodrich Co. 57.65 Baines Pharmacy 8.60 Henry R. Head 18.66 .. Wilkins Castle and Wilkins 4.50 Sc•cony Vacuum Oil Co. 262.63 L. H. Steno 5.00 • Dr. R. C. Farrow 38.88 John M. Mulligan 64.00 South Side Coal & Oil Co. 7.25 N.Y.State Veterinary College 7.00 Dr. Joseph H. Robbins 3.00 Dual Parking Meter Co. 29.75 The Dual Parking Meter Co. 5.40 Antrim Lyceum Bureau 112.50 Mrs. Guyda Whiting 10.50 • George Parking 10.50 S. S. Kresge Co. 1.75 , • The Radio Shop 18.95 • N.Y.Telephone Co. 8.65 • T.G.Ni.11er's Sons Paper Co. 7.70 Reed S.Snyder • 14.98 City Chamberlain 1.50 American Coin I:ock Co. 11. APPROVED BY FIMANCE COMMITTEE: • INF, i ( F %v �L 1i d,i) x,85 COidvioiV COUNCIL PROCEEDIiIG6 CITY OF ITHACL,N.Y. Special Leating 5:00 P.M. parch 17, 1954 Present: Play or - Cook l.ldermen - Johnson, Graves, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Gibson, Porter, Komaromi, Gentle and Scott Commr. of Public ',,forks - Saperstone Attorney - Dahmen Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh PURPOSE OF METING: Mayor Cook announced that this special meeting had been called for the purpose of considering the creation of a special Stewart Park Swimming Pool Account in order that donations being reee�ved for the construction of such a pool may be accepted by the City and deposited therein. He then reported that two other matters merit consideration at this time; one being a request for the use of city voting machines and the other the appointment of a provisional Assistant Probation Officer. VOTING P:ACHINES: The Clerk read a letter from the Student Council at Cornell requesting the use of city voting machines in student elections at Cornell to be held on Thursday April 22, 1954. �~ The Mayor appointed a committee comprising of Alderman Johnson as Chairman, CQ Q together with .11dermen Dickens and Gibson to investigate and report back at the next regular meeting of the Council. ASSISTC.NT PROBATION OFFICER: Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Miss E13-MOr Davies as Provisional Assistant Frobation Officer to become effective as of April 1, 1954 and requested Council confirmation of his appointment. He reported that Miss Davies is a college graduate, has had five years experience as a social welfare worker with the Tompkins County Welfare Department, and that he had solicited the advice of Judge Casey, Probation Officer Hutchinson, members of the Council of Social Agencies and 'others interested in social welfare work before making his selection. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Uss Minor Davies to the position of Provisional Assistant Probation Officer, to become effective as of April 1, 1954, be and the same hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried STEWART PARK S1MIIIIVG POOL: Alderman Scott presented a resolution for the creation of a special account, in which to deposit donations being received for the con- struction of a swimming pool at Stewart Park, as follows: By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Komaromi 1/1EREAS, certain persons and corporations are interested in having an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park in the City of Ithaca, New York and as a result thereof have tendered checks to the City of Ithaca for that purpose, AND WHEREAS, to date it has not been determined whether or not such a swimming pool can or shall be built, AND WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca to tentatively accept and hold these contributions for the express purpose of providing and maintaining an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park, AND WHEREAS , there is no fund or account presently in being in which said checks and contributions can be deposited and held for such purpose, N019 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1. That an account be opened and established at the Tompkins County Trust Co. to be entitled Stewart Park Swimming Pool Account. 2. That all contributions heretofore or hereafter received and donated for the purpose of an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Fark be deposited in said account immediately upon receipt of the same. 3. That in the event that the City of Ithaca shall authorize such outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park, all funds deposited in said account shall be used expressly for the purpose of constructing and maintaining said swimming pool 4. That in the event the City shall not authorize the construction of such outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park then and in that event the City Clerk shall remit from the said fund the amount of each contribution ` to the original donor of said contribution forthwith. :tad Comm COncn PROCEEDINGS Page 2 Larch 17, 1954 5. That in the event that any donations tendered to the City be subject to return or repayment to the donor on or before any specific date then and in that event the City Clerk shall in all events comply with the stated instruction of the donor. After discussion an amendment to this resolution as follows was offered by i�lderman Johnson. By Alderman Johnson: Seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the special Stewart Swimming Pool Account be not set up until, by appropriate action, the Board of Public Tdot s and the Stewart Park Commission go on record as favoring the construction of such a swimming pool at Stewart Park. In discussing the amendments Alderman Dickens expressed his opinion that the majority of public opinion seemed to oppose the pool; Alderman Johnson expressed the fear that creation of this fund will give the false impression of the Councils approval of the construction of the pool and urged that such action be delayed until the approval or disapproval of the actual construction of the pool; he then called attention to the problem of returning any donation in case of the death of the donor thereof. Alderman Porter stated that he felt open-minded to the amendment but that he felt it was not in proper fc= because it nullified the purpose of the original motion. Upon advice of the City Attorney, Mayor Cook stated that he felt it was a proper amendment and should be voted on at this time. He then directed the Clerk to call for a roll call vote, which resulted in the following tally: 101ES: 5 - Johnson, Graves, Dickens, Gallagher and Gibson NAYS: 5 - Decker, Porter, Komaromi Gentle and Scott Due to a tie vote, Mayor Cook voted NAY and then declared the motion defeated. Mayor Cook then called for discussion on the original motion and Alderman Johnson suggested that the motion be corrected to include provision for the return of a donation in the event of the death of the donor thereof. Attorney Dahmen and Alderman Scott undertook the correction of the motion in this respect. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled pending the preparation and presentation of a proper resolution in this respect. Alderman Gibson requested a roll call vote on this resolution. Mayor Cook then directed the Clerk to call for a roll call vote, which resulted in the following tally: AYES: 5 - Johnson, Graves, Dickens, Gallagher and Gibson NAYS: 5 - Decker, Porter, Komaromi, Gentle and Scott Due to a tie vote, Mayor Cook voted NAY and then declared the motion defeated. The original motion, as corrected, was then presented as follows: By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Komaromi WHEREAS, certain persons and corporations are interested in having an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park in the City of Ithaca, New York and as a result there- of have tendered checks to the City of Ithaca for that purpose, AND WHEREAS, to date it has not been determined whether or not such a swimming pool can or shall be built, AND WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca to tentatively accept and hold these contributions for the express purpose of providing; and maintaining an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park, AND WHEREAS, there is no fund or account presently in being in which said checks and contributions can be deposited and held for such purpose, NOZ,l THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED as follows: 1. That an account be opened and established at the Tcmpkins County Trust Co. to be entitled Stewart Park Swimming Pool Account. 2. That all contributions heretofore or hereafter received and donated for the purpose of an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park be deposited in said account immediately upon receipt of the same. 3. That in the event that the City of Ithaca shall authorize such outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park, all funds deposited in said account shall be used expressly for the purpose of constructing and maintaining said swimming pool. COMV101\7 COn.CIL PROCEEDIEGS Page 3 Larch 17, 191'-4 4. That in the event the City shall not authorize the construction of such outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park then and in that event the City Clerk shall remit from the said fund the amount of each contribution to the original donor of said contribution forthwith. 5, That in the event that any donations tendered to the City be subject to return or repayment to the donor on or before any specific date then and in that event the City Clerk shall in all events comply with the stated instruction of the donor. , 6. In the event of the death of a donor prior to the time the City of Ithaca shall make a decision for or against building of pool, the contribution shall be returned to the Estate of the donor or such other person that the donor may direct. CIMAror Cook again directed the Clerk to call for a roll call vote, which resulted i-ri the following tally: AYES: 5 - Decker, Porter, Komaromi, Gentle and Scott NAYS: 5 - Johnson, Graves, Dickens, Gallagher and Gibson Due to a tie vote again, Mayor Cook voted AYE and declared the motion carried. In order to explain his attitude in the matter, Mayor Cook called attention -to the divided opinion existing between the I_ldermen, and expressed the opinion that while the actual construction of a pool may not be approved, he felt that pro- visions should be made for accepting donations and their eventual return to the respective donors in the event the idea of constructing the pool is discarded. He then said that since he felt there were some in the audience, excluding the tldermen, in favor of and some against the pool, that he would hear one speaker in favor and one in opposition. He urged them to confine their remarks to the financing aspects thereof. Commissioner Saperstone criticized the recent radio and newspaper publicity regarding a proposed referendum on the matter and pointed out that such projects as the purchase of the ':zest State Street off-street parking lot and the improvements at Percy Field had been approved without referendums. ,Speaking as an individual member of the Fldermanic Committee studying the matter, Alderman Porter called attention to the equal division of opinion among the Council members present at this time and urged that the press convey an open-minded attitude to the public until a final report covering all aspects of the problem has been presented by the committee. Alderman Decker advised that the Committee is concerned with fact""-finding only. Mayor Cook then stated that he felt that he had a right to appoint this committee to undertake a study of this problem, consult with the Board of Public Works, feel out the pulse of the general public, and to endeavor to find ways and means to finance such an undertaking in the event such is deemed advisable. He further stated that he felt the committee have a right to undertake such a study and are doing it sincerely and fairly. He reported that the Board of Public Works will have a_ recorimendation on the matter and that full cooperation of the special committee will be offered to the Board. He warned the committee to hold their investigation to the items referred to and that investigations relative to the physical aspects of Stewart Park be referred to the Board of Public 14orks. Before closing, Mayor Cook called on Alderman Scott who reported briefly on four meetings of the special committee and anticipated a final complete report very soon. Mayor Cook then announced that, in addition to the original anonymous donation of $1,000. , amounts had been received as follows: Amount Name of donor $ 25.00 Mrs. Constance L. Turnbull, R.D.,5,Ithaca,!�.Y. 100.00 Bool Flower Co. 400.00 D. A. Saperstone He also announced receipt of pledges in the amount of $2,000.00 The checks referred to were turned over to the Clerk for deposit in the Stewart _ Park Swimming Pool Account, ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, Citv Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,N.Y. Special N,eeting 8:00 P.M. P arch 24, 1954 PRESENT: 1-iayor - Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei and Scott Comm. of Public Works - Saperstone Attorney - Dahmen Assessor & Bldg. Comm. _ Thorne Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Mayor Cook announced that this special meeting had been called for the purpose of receiving action recommendations of the Stewart Park Swimming Pool Committee. He then ruled that Committee Chairmen might bring up any other matters deemed sufficiently important to warrant action at this time. VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY C0kTRACTS: Chairman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee recommends the renewal of contracts for services during the year 1954 with volunteer fire companies of the Ithaca Fire Department. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Decker RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute on behalf of the City the several contracts for services during the year 1954 with the volunteer fire companies of the Ithaca Fire Department; that the services be defined by the Board of Fire Commissioners; that the contracts be prepared by the City Attorney; and that the sum of five-hundred dollars ($500.) be issued from the General Fund of the City to each of the contracting Volunteer Fire Companies for such services for the year 1954 when the contracts have been executed. Carried ASSESSMENT & EXE1PTION POLICY: The following statement was presented by Chairman ?Wilkinson for the Finance Committee: "In view of the recent interest in local assessment and the postponed action for city-wide re-appraisal, it is appropriate at this time for the local government to review its assessment and exemption policies. The general property tax of today is a smaller proportion of the potential tax base and a smaller proportion of our total revenues from all sources than it has been in the past. In addition to the inequalities in assessment, which is an accepted problem, there may well exist an increase in tax exemptions and tax differentials for various properties. If the local government which is dependent on these taxes for the larger portion of its income is to apply the ratio of levies to property values equally over all property owners, then we must reconsider assessment and exemption policies. " By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the City'Assessor be requested to make available to the Finance Committee of the Council the current policies on assessments and exemptions of city properties, that the Finance Committee be authorized to study and review assessments and exemptions of the current rolls and those of recent years, that the sum of $200.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the General Funds of 1954 for such part-time employment of such clerical help as may be deemed necessary to properly record such study and review, , and that the Finance Committee be authorized to present to the Common Council such amended policies on assessments and exemptions as may be recommended. Carried EQUALIZATION RATE: Mayor Cook appointed the Finance Committee to confer with Assessor Thorne regarding the new state equalization rate and report back to the Council their findings in the matter. STEWART PARK TRUST FUND POLICY: The Clerk read the following resolution adopted by the Board of Public Works at an earlier meeting held at 4:30 p.m. today. RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works go on record at this time as approving and reaffirming the previous action taken by the Common Council on February 4, 1931 in respect to the Stewart Park Trust Fund; and that the Board advise the Stewart Park Commission that it is the opinion of members of said Board of Public Works that the principal of said Stewart Park Trust Fund continue to be retained at $100,000.00 or as near thereto as possible; and that the future policy in this respect be continued as in the past, maintaining the principal at $100,000.00 and using the income therefrom from year to year for park improvements, AYD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board in this matter be referred to the Common Council. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the Common Council request the Directors of Tompkins County Trust Company to report, advise and interpret the Stewart Will, the history of the trust y I y • 17` COH111ON COU 41CIL PROCEFDINGS A Page 2 !:arch 24, 1954 fund, the improvements, expenditures and investments made over the years and the present balance thereof. Unanimously Carried STQ,TPT(T PARK SWI1,11ING POOL: 1,layor Cook called upon Alderman Scott, chairman of the swimming pool committee, who briefly reviewed the- action in the matter to date and recommended that, in view of action taken by the Board of Public Works to oppose the construction of the swimming pool, the committee be dissolved. By Alderman Scott: seconded by .Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to dissolve the swimming pool committee appointed by him. Carried The Mayor thanked members of the committee for their efforts and ordered that the committee be dissolved as requested. Mayor Cook then asked the Clerk- to read the resolution of the Board of Public 14orks opposing the construction of a swimming pool in Stewart Park. The resolution was read as follows: 'v HER1,7AS, the Board of Public `,forks has Jurisdiction over the city park's; _ND '3HEREA.S, the Board of Public Works, City Superintendent, the City Enfrineer and the Forester, have carefully studied the s uggestion that an outdoor swimming pool be constructed in Stewart Park, AND WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has in mind the use of the park, the ,.� nature of the area, the soil conditions, and all other factors concerned in this project, NOW TH:�REFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works opposes the construction of an outdoor swimming pool in Stewart Park; and that the City Clerk be directed to advise the Common Council of this resolution at once. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Ilderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried STE PRT PARK S?-JIPT�ING POOL ACCOUNT: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Plderman Dickens and Alderman ; orter . 141EREAS, the Board of Public Works has voted in opposition to the construction of an outdoor swimming pool at Stewart Park, PPD T-HIREAS, the special committee of the Common Council, appointed to investigate the feasibility of constructing and financing of such a pool, has been dissolved, AND ',1TMREAS, the Common Council at a meeting held March 17, 1954, took action to create a Stewart Park Swimming Pool Account to receive contributions in case such a pool was to be constructed, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the monies which have been received and deposited in said Stewart Park Swimming Fool Account b9, leturned to the respective donors *.rith thanks for their good intent; and that said account be and hereby is dissolved. Carried ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. NIGeo A. Blean, City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 7, 1954 PRESENT: Mayor - Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei and Scott Comm. of Public Works - Egan and Saperstone Planning Commissioners - Price and Brown Director of Planning - Thorne Attorney - Dahmen Chief of Police - Simmers City Chamberlain - Lull Deputy Chamberlain - Wright Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. WEST HILL WSTER STREET PLAN: A master street plan for West Hill prepared under the direction of Planning Director Thorne was exhibited and reviewed by both Mr. Price and Mr. Thorne. Commissioner Price explained that the map had been exhibited before members of the West Hill Civic Association and that a public hearing thereon had been held by the Planning Board on March 22, 1954 at which time two minor objections had been registered. He reported that since the public hearing the map had been revised to overcome these objections and that the Planning Board recommend it in its present form for adoption by the Council. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Johnson WHEREAS, the Planning Board has prepared a major street plan for the development of West Hill which plan was presented for examination and criticism to the residents of the West Hill area at a meeting of the West Hill Civic Association held on March 4, 1954, AND WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Planning Board on March 22, 1954 after having been duly advertised as prescribed by law (General City Law, Chapter 21 of the Consolidated Laws, Section 28a); and the Planning Board, after endeavoring to remove the two objections offered at said public hearing, have approved this street plan and recommend it to this body for adoption, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, that this matter be referred to the Board of Public Works; and that a public hearing be held on the proposed major street plan for the West Hill Development as approved and recommended by the Planning Board; and that it be made a part of the Official Map and Master Plan for the City of Ithaca at a meeting of the Common Council on the 5th. day of May 1954; and that the City Clerk be authorized and instructed to publish a notice of such hearing is the official city newspaper at least five (5) days prior thereto. Carried STEWAR„7-PARK TRUST FUND REPORT: Mr. William H. Burns, President of the Tompkins County Trust Company and a member of the Stewart Park Commission appeared.before the Council and presented copies of a report of the assets in the Trust Fund as of April 1, 1954 to each Alderman. He reviewed the report and stated that this was a preliminary report and that a final complete one will be available as soon as time will permit. He expressed the hope that it will be available for the next meeting of the Council. The following is a copy of the report. TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY TRUST DEPARTMENT T.F.;x113 _ TRUSTEE Uhl EDTfM C STEWART FOR STEWART PARK STATEMENT OF ASSETS HELD AS OF APRIL 1 1954 RO S GOVERNMENT (55.§g) Market Est. Book V lue Annual Ratina Amount Securit Value 4 1 4 Income AAA $10,000. U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "G", $109000.00 $10,000.00 $ 250,00 2-1/2% 1954 AAA 4,500. U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "G" , 4,500.00 4,500.00 112.50 2-1/2% 1955 AAA 16,500. U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "G", 16,500.00 16,500.00 412.50 2-I /qt l Air' COMKON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 April 7, 1954 rk t Est. Book V lue Annual Rating c ng Amount Surity Value 4 1 4 Income AAA $14,000. U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "G", $14,000.00 $14,000.00 $ 350.00 2-1/2,% 1957 AAA 9,000. U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "G", 9,000.00 9,000.00 225.00 2-1/2% 1958 Total Government Bonds $54,000.00 $54,000.00 $1,350.00 UTILITY K7.-3%) AAA $ 5,000. Cleveland Electric Illuminating $ 5,217.75 $ 5,050.00 $ 150.00 Comppny 3% 1982 AA 2,000. Consumers Power Company 3-1/8% 2,029.34 2,065.00 62.50 e 1981 Total Utility Bonds $ 7,247.09 $ 7,115.00 $ 212.50 COW10N STOCKS (30.1%) A 20 shs.American Telephone & Telegraph $ 3,076.45 $ 3,282.50 $ 180.00 Company A 44 shs.Chemical Bank & Trust Company $ 1,935.85 $ 2,013.00 $ 88.00 A 50 shs.Continental Insurance Company 3,888.05 4,000.00 150.00 A 100 shs.Duquesne Light Company 2,975.00 3,037.50 160.00 A 30 shs.Guaranty Trust Company 1,970,96 1,905.00 112.50 A 80 shs.New York State Electric & Gas 2,625.50 2,990.00 152.00 Company A 120 shs.Philadelphia Electric Company 3.750.96 4,410.00 204.00 A 50 shs.Standard Oil Company of New 3.717.09 4.043,75 225.00 Jersey A 30 .shs.Union Pacific Railroad Company 3.248.40 '3,450.00 180.00 Total Common Stocks $27,188.26 $29,131.75 $1,451.50 MORTGAGES Mortgage A - G. I. Loan @ 4% $ 4,519.75 $ 4,519075 $ 176.32 Mortgage B - G. I. Loan @ 4% m60.96 2,060.96 80.23 Total Mortgages $ 6,580.71 $ 6,580,71 $ 256.55 CASH Principal Cash $ 9,77 $ 9,77 $ 0.00 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 April 7, 1954 WORTHLESS SECURITIES Control Amount Security Value $50.00 Epsilon Chapter of Gamma Eta Gamma $ 1.00 800 shs.Big Ledge Copper Company 8.00 10 shs.Tywich Corporation 1.00 30 shs.Ithaca Holding Corporation 3.00 Total $13.00 *NOTE: Worthless securities oUmed by Edwin C. Stewart prior to his death, and not purchased by the Trustee. SAY Plarket , of Est. Book value Market Annual V ue 4/1 4 Value Incone BONDS: Government $54,000.00 $54,000.00 55.8% $1,350,00 Utility 7,247.09 7,115.00 7.3% 212.50 CON1ION STOCKS 27,188.26 29,131.75 30.1% 1,451.50 MORTGAGES 6,580.71 6,580.71 6.8% 256.55 CASH 9.77 9.77 0.0 0.00 MISCELLANEOUS WORTHLESS SECURITIES _ 13.00 13.00 0.0 0.00 TOTAL $95,038.83 $96,850.23 100.0% $3,270055 Commissioner Saperstone presented the following statement for the records: To the Mayor of the City of Ithaca and the Common Council; As you know, right after the Council approved a Pool Fund to be set up, I sent out about thirty-five letters and newspaper articles to close friends and business associates who kindly and generously sent in the following checks. I stopped ,asking my friends to help the same day the Board of Public Works killed this project. It would be an appreciation of thanks if the Mayor instructed the City Clerk to return all these checks with a nice letter of thank you, Robert S. Leiken $ 25.00 873 Broadway New York 3, New York Alex Fingerhut 25.00 200 Fifth Avenue New York, New York_ C. -H. :Glarey '^Jhite 50.00 279 Pit. Airy Dr.- . Rochester 17, New York Sam Schnitzer 10.00 1819 Flushing Avenue Brooklyn 37, New York Frank Robeson, Jr. 250.00 c/o Robeson Department Store Champagne, Ill. H. H. Schlesinger 10.00 c/o Palm Beach Co. 200 Fifth Avenue New York 10, New York COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 4 April 7, 1954 Sanford T:. Packard 50.00 c/o Greenes 209 Central Avenue Rochester, New York Barney B. Polakoff 100.00 550 Ocean Avenue Brooklyn 26, New York Arthur S. Goldenson, D DS 100.00 210 Portland Avenue Rochester 5, New York Henry Ellner 250.00 c/o Affiliated Clothiers, Inc. 212 Fifth Avenue New York 10, New York David Ni. Abbott 500.00 c/o Ithaca Textiles, Inc. ' 440 W. State Ste Ithaca, N.Y. Irving Fishon 100.00 c/o College Hall Fashions Broad and Carpenter Sts. Philadelphia, Pam Charles Jordan 10.00 c/o Bostonian Shoes 9 Jordan Ave. Wakefield, Mass. Sam Wasserman 10.00 c/o Corman & Wasserman, Inc. Baltimore 18, Md. Erwin Camp 25.00 c/o Camp & Mclnnes, Inc. _ 40 East 34th. St. New York, New York C. R. Nalseed 10.00 724 N. Muhlenberg St. Allentown, Pa, James D. Mamone 5.00 Syracuse, New York N, Goodman 25,00 c/o N. Goodman Co. 116 Harrison Avenue Boston, Mass. Carl Packard 50.00 135 Northfield Rd. Rochester, New York Abraham Chatman 10.00 c/o Amalgamated Clothing Workers of Am. 476 Clinton Ave. N. Rochester 5, New York Paul R. 0. Connell 25.00 500 Seeley Rd'. Syracuse 3, New York Nate Shorr 25,00 c/o L. Greif & Bros. 200 Fifth Avenue New York, New York Joseph L. Hood 10.00 Rochester, New York CONP:ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 5 April 7, 1954 William A. Keys 25.00 c/o Keys & Lockwood, Inc. 305 East 443rd. St. New York, New York Charles V. Schenck 25,00 c/o Stern, Merritt Company Inc. 180 Ladison Ave. New York 16, Now York Robert N. Asher 15.00 c/o The Asher Co. 7 Willow St. Fitchburg, Mass. Morton H. Bohrer 10.00 c/o Amelia Earhart Luggage 408 Market St. Newark 5, New Jersey Cohen's Restaurant 100.00 315 Joseph Avenue Rochester 5, New York To this amount should be added $2500 in a confidential pledge which D. A.! Saperstone made and which the hayor has a copy of the letter and pledge. Against this $1400 in checks was turned over to the Mayor and an additional pledge ,of $500 was made in memory of R. C. Osborn which the writer promised to pay during this year making a total pledge by D. A. Saperstone of $2900 in writing which could be enforced by the city. The City Clerk also re•tunred some contributions. 'I do not know the total. Various close Ithaca friends, too numerous to mention, also volunteered to me and Mr. Dave Abbott additional funds if the Gouncil went ahead with the pool to tune of about $3,000 or more making the total of $8,000 and I advise the Mayor that a few of us vitally interested citizens in a pool would guaraittee to raise -at least $10,000 which we could have done without half trying and I am certain at this time will all the interest in the city, and out of the city,.,,, that we could have even raised $15 ,000. signed D. A. Saperstone City Clerk's notes In addition to Mir. Saperstone's contributions amounting .to $1,400. the following are the contributions which were received and subsequently returned by the Clerk: Mrs. Constance L. Turnbull R.D. r5, Ithaca,N.Y. $25.00 Bools Flower Shop E. State St. ,Ithaca,N.Y. 100.00 Commissioner `'aperstone advised the Council that any future pledges that may be made or donations received will be through no effort of his since all . t. . solicitations have ceased. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized and directed to return the checks to the respective donors in accordance with the foregoing schedule as presented by C wffnissioner Saperstone. Carried Commissioner Saperstone then presented voluminous reports and references to minutes of the Stewart Park Commission and Common Council relating to the Trust Fund and its operation to the present time. He referred to newspaper clippings anc' a tape recording of Mr. Allan Treman's radio talk regarding the recent swimming pool controversy and, in reviewing this controversy, severly criticized the newspaper and radio for the alleged distortion and discoloration offacts and the abuse directed at him personally and at the Mayor and some members of the Common Council. He also exhibited a letter from the President of Cornell University noting his contingent gift of $2,500.00 designed for use in the proposed swimming pool which reverts to Cornell should the City fathers turn down the swimming t)ool. In closing Commissioner Saperstone summed up his remarks as follows: "It appears to me from my investigations, that ten years after Senator Stewart's death, it would have been June, 1931, which was the all--time low of our economic depression; if the terms of the Will were followed out at that time, we could have purchased with the $145,000 still on hand in 1931, at least $350,000 worth of improvements of every kind and nature. The City or the Trust Company or the Board of Public Works or the Common Council, who ever was doing the buying, could have certainly in 1931, 132, or 133, purchased $350,000 worth of improvements for the $145:000 which was left in 1931. This breach of Senator Stewart's Trust cost the COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 6 April 7, 1954 people of the City of-Ithaca about $350,000 or more in improvements at Stewart Park for the good of the people. And had the directors of the Trust Company had foresight at that time, such as ,our City Engineer, Mr. Eustace, who recommended the expenditure of the greatest part of the fund as directed by Senator Stewart, the City could have $500,000 worth of permanent improvements to Stewart Park by governmental construction programs in '32, 133, and 134, such as CKA - Civil Works Administration, TERA - Temporary Emergency Relief Administration, and WPA and PgA, where the State and Federal Governments were looking for rrojects in the depression years and contributed most of the funds. And that's how we built the Newman Golf Course and other improvements in the City of Ithaca. Senator Stewart directed that the funds be spent--not, mgy or rhall be spent, but directed, upon which there is no other interpretation but a direction to spend the fund. Any good lawyer will give you the same opinion after reading the Will." CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Common Council to authorize the transfer of $775.00 from Capital Reserve Fund ,`5, Public Works Equipment, to pay for the purchase of a used Brockway truck chassis. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set ups pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund- for Public Works Equipment, designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund #5R Public Works Equipment, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of a used Brockway truck chassis, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $775.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of a used Brockway truck chassis be and hereby is authorized, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $775.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes 12 Nays 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor NYS WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize Mr. Rich to attend the annual meeting of the American Waterworks Association to be held in Watertown on April 22 and 23. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that Mr. Rich be authorized to attend the meeting at City expense. Ayes. 12 Nays: 0 Carried TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested that the Council enact an appropriate ordinance to provide for the operation of parking meters in all city-owned parking lots until 9:00 p.m. on Fridays. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that paragraph two (2) of section 120, Article XIII, of the Traffic Ordinance of the City of Ithaca be and the same hereby is amended to read as follows: The aforesaid time limitation for parking one hour or 12 minutes as aforesaid, shall be applicable between the hours of nine (9) o'clock a.m. and six (6) o'clock p.m. , daily except Sundays and holidays, except Friday the time limit applicable in off-street parking areas shall be nine (9) o'clock a.m. to nine (9) o'clock p.m. Effective upon publication Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried DESIGNATION OF OFFICIAL DEPOSITARY• The Clerk reported approval of the social security agreement with the State and recommended that the Tompkins County Trust Company be designated as the official depositary for a new trust fund, titled "Employees `Jithholdings for Social Security Contribution Fund" as required by law. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Decker RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Trust be designated as the official depositary for this trust fund. Carried TEFTORARY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow money in anticipation of the collection of taxes in an estimated amount of $100,000.00 and requested authorization to negotiate loans with local banks. COMMON COUPCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 7 April 7. 1954 By Alderman Wilkinson- seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, thet pursuant to provisions of sections 24.00 a.l. (c) of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current city expenses normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for the purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable tax anticipation note or notes in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for the current year of 19541 and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such temporary loans 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 with local banks. Ayes: Johnson, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei and Scott Nays: Graves Carried and approved by the Mayor SEALER OF WEIGHTS & 14IEASURES CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from E. Paul Nedrow, Sealer of Weights and Tieasures,. requesting authorization to attend the National Conference on Weights and Measures to be held in Washington, D. C. May 17-21, 1954. By Alderman Adams: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that I,ir. Nedrow be and hereby is authorized to attend this conference at city expense. Carried ASSESSORS' CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from H. C. Thorne, City Assessor, requesting permission for himself and his Associate Assessors to attend the N.Y. State Conference of Assessors to beheld in Syracuse, N. Y. on April 12-14,1954. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that Mr. Thorne and his Assessors be authorized to attend this conference at city expense. Carried POLLUTION OF LAKE: The Clerk read a resolution from the Tompkins County Federation of Sportsmenst Club regarding the alleged pollution of the waters at the southern end of Cayuga Lake adjacent to Stewart Park and urging that efforts be made to curtail such pollution. The resolution was ordered filed. USE OF VOTING MACHINES: The Clerk read a letter from George Lambkins, President of the Junior Class of Ithaca College, requesting use of a voting machine on April 26, 27 and 28 for use in school elections. Mayor Cook referred the letter to Alderman Johnson who was appointed chairman of a special committee at the last meeting to consider a similar request from the Student Council at Cornell. Alderman Johnson reported that while the Committee is smypathetic to both requests it was felt that they should be denied at this time because the City's voting machine custodian is out of town for several weeks to come and setting the machines up for special uses requires hio special knowledge and skill. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by l".lderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the report of the Committee be approved and that both requests be denied for the reasons stated. Carried ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of annual reports for the year 1953 as follows: Dog Warden Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association Ithaca Youth Bureau City Chamberlain - Regular report " " - Report of Fire Relief Fund Superintendent of Public Works Chief of Police City Clerk, Comptroller TRAFFIC ORDINANCE ANiENDP7NTS: Attorney Dahmen presented and read two traffic ordinance amendments as recommended by the Traffic Commission after trial, which were acted upon as follows: By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that Section 181, Schedule II of Atricle XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Through streets, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the follo-wing; North Meadow Street from its intersection with Hancock Street to West Buffalo St. Effective upon publication Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried GOT�IOT1 COU 'SCIL PROCEEDIy'GS AUDIT SHEET April 7, 1954 First National Safe Deposit Co. 5.00 New York Telephone Company 47.98 Ithaca Journal Nei-Ts Inc. 2. 20 Ithaca Printing Service 19. 20 15.0z T. G. tiller' s Sons Paper Co. 9,00 Pitney-Bowes, Inc. 55.00 Duplex Electric Company 11 635 67 Ithaca. Insurance Agency , . 20 City Chamberlain 20.33 15. 33 H. C. Thorne Cynthia R. Thorne 252.50 11.10 Mack' s Photo Copies 0 Ithaca Printing Service 10000..000 Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 133.33 Georgia M Saunders 14illi.am A. 2. Van Natta Office Equipment 80. , Inc. 2. 10 10.92 T. G. T4iller' s Sons Paper Company KO.OG Marjorie Barnard '1 .00 Police & Sheriffs' s Association 8p-.n8 Va.n Natta Office Equip. Co. , Inc. 2.00 The Corner Bookstore Ithaca Printing Service 57. 55 T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 15"83 105.1 New York Telephone Company 0 1 College Chevrolet Co, Inc. '2.87.00 Elmira Harley avidson Sales 717. y 27 State Street 122.. 58 Tydol Service 158 Tioga Auto Parts Socony VacuumOil Company 228.98 1.84 Lee of Ithaca 2.50 Henry R. Head . 63 Stallman of Ithaca Inc. 9.36 Stallman of Ithaca, Inc. 110.35 Los Angeles ata-r:ip & Stationery Co. 4.50 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 8. 64 Leo P. Lar1kin, 14, . D. Olympia Restaurant 31. 35 Dukx e' s Lunch 19.10 John M. Mulligon 114.00 Idilliam SiT:mers 24.90 Herbert L. Van Ostrand 120.56 Ithaca Journal News Inc 8.15 Ithaca Journal NeT°rs Inc 12.00 Cornell University(Veterinary College) 5.50 T. C. Tompkins Compan;T 55.00 Ithaca Insurance Agency 215.57 Taylor D. Lewis 106.00 New York Telephone Company 7.95 Mrs Guyda 7,1hiting 25.50 Mrs Guyda `.Ihiting 9.00 Georg e Parkin 3.00 Franklin R. Beach Ithaca. Insurance Agency 308.18 Re?d S. Snyder 19.14 2.9 S. S. Kresge Xompany 75.00 J. Ray Fadden City Chamberlain 14:76, T -G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 14, 0 I�haca. Printing Service Stan Natta Office Equip. Company. , Inc. _f APPROVED BY FINAN C ANT r C01010N-COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 8 April 7, 1954 By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule' Ill of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto the following' Oak avenue; from a point eighty (80) feet east of College Avenue to Dryden Road, south side. Effective upon publication. Eyes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried AUD,LT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Decker RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried VOLUNTEER FIPE COMPANY CONTRACT - NO. 9: Alderman Wilkinson called attention to action taken at the last meeting approving contracts in the amount of $500.00 to each volunteer fire company for services during the year 1954. He reported that the Finance Committee has been informed through the proper channels that No. 9 Fire Company supports two pieces of equipment and additional bunk quarters, and therefore recommended that an additionl $200.00 be allowed to this company making a total for this contract of $700,00 for the year 1954, By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens h=• RESOLVED, that the resolution of March 24, 1954 relating to this matter be amended to allow an additional $200.00 for No. 9 Fire Company contract thereby making the total of this contract $700.00 for the year 1954 instead of $500.00. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried BUDGET: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee expect to meet with the several departments and agencies during the coming weeks to prepare recommendations for any necessary changes in the tentative 1954 budget. He invited and encouraged all Council members who find it possible to attend these meetings, TAX NOTICE MAILING: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee is studying extracts of the tax and fiscal structure over the past several years for the purpose of compiling a brief informative memo to acquaint the property owners with factual figures of tax revenue and usage and which can be inserted with the tax bills for 1954. He encouraged suggestions in this respect from city officials and fellow Council members. PURCHASING PRACTICES: Alderman Wilkinson reported that there is an indication that the N.Y.State Department of Audit and Control may concern itself with the purchasing practices of municipalities throughout the State. In view of this he recommended a review of our standards and practices for purchases of supplies and equipment stating that he believed that this could be best accomplished by a joint meeting of the several department heads, City Attorney and the Chairmen of the Council Standing Committees. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that a special committee comprising of the several department heads, the City Clerk, City Attorney and Chairmen of all Standing Committees of the Council be appointed to review and make a study of present purchasing practices. Carried two members of FLECTRICIANSt LICENSES: Alderman Johnson reported that/the Charter & Ordinance Committee met with a representative of the electrical contractors of the City relative to the Examining Board of Electricians, the licensing of electricians in the City, the ordinances pertaining thereto and the enforcement thereof. He reported also that the Committee wish to study the ordinances further with a view to strengthing them if any changes or amendments are deemed necessary. ADDITIONAL Pl.TROLKtN: Alderman Gallagher read a letter from Chief of Police Simmers requesting the Council to authorize the addition of one patrolman to the personnel of the Police Department at this time. He estimated the net additional cost for one additional patrolman for the balance of 1954 at $1,200.00. By Alderman Gallagher: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the addition of one patrol- man to the personnel of the Police Department at this time, Carried By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of 51,200.00 be and hereby is appropriated from anticipa- ted revenues of 1954 to budget item -il30, Police Department, to cover thte cost of such additional patrolman. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried CON11iON COUNCIL FROCEEDLNIGS Page 9 April '?, 1954 MASTER PLUMBERS ' LICENSE FEE: Alderman Adams reported that the Health Committee, after having consulted with Dr. Broad, concurs in the recommendation of the Board .. ,of. Public Works that the annual fee for master plumbers should be $10.00. It was moved, seconded and carried that the annual fee for master plumbers be established at $10.00 effective January 1, 1955 and on recommendation of the Health Committee the matter was referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for further consideration with a view to bringing charter provisions in this respect up to date. PLUMBING INSPECTOR'S LETTER: Alderman Pdams presented and read a letter from 14m. Tutton, Plumbing Inspector, written on the eve of his retirement, and reviewing his work during the past year and outlining several large jobs either already started or about to be started. In his letter Tfir. Tutton expressed his thanks to the different City Boards for the cooperation extended him during his term of office without which it would have been difficult to enforce the Plumbing Code for the City. The letter was ordered filed. ADAmS FLOURID31ATION: Alderman W4A*i-rr9dn reported that in view of interest on the part of dentists and parents locally, the Health Committee would be willing to under- take a study of this matter in respect to authorization, law, design, installation, testing, finance and public relations needed, By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorize its Health Committee, under the chairmanship of Prof. Adams, to sponsor such a study and consult with The Board of Public Works and the several other agencies of the City government, County government and such civic and professional groups as may be concerned with flouridization. Carried VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS FIRE SERVICE: Alderman Decker presented and reviewed a proposed formula for arriving at the cost of fire service to the Village of Cayuga Heights for the year 1955. He reported that the Outside Fire Service Committee had agreed upon this method of pro-rating the cost of fire service among village residents at a rate of $2.63 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation. The cost to the Village for 1955 was estimated at $15,211. By by-1.1,iormrn Graves RESOLVDD, that items 1 to 4 inclusive of the frrmula used in establishing the, rpte of $2.63 per one thousand dollars of assessed valuation for fire service to areas outside the city limits be and hereby is approved. Carried By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Dickens -RESOLVED, that the cost of fire service to outlying fire districts be modified by applying a service factor based on existing fire insurance rates established by the Board of Fire Underwriters for the respective fire districts; and that the City Clerk be directed to notify officials of outside fire districts of the action taken in this respect. Carried TAX RATE: Alderman Graves called attention to the diminishing capital reserves and recommended that the Finance Committee give serious consideration to increasing the city tax rate for this year in order to provide additional monies for these capital reserves. Alderman Wilkinson advised that this matter is being given consideration and invited and encouraged Alderman Graves to attend future Finance Committee meetings if he finds it possible. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned, Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk. t COST OF FIRE SERVICE TO CAYUGA VILLAGE 1. Total Cost of Fire Department A. Budget Item 132 - $139,123.81 133 - 4,435.81 115A- 2,043.11 Retirement Costs 20,813.84 Ins. & Liability 650.00 Insurance 600.00 2% Building Cost 6,785.00 ($339.250) 10% Equip. Cost 18,307.50 ($183.075) TOTAL $192,759.07 2. Total City Revenue $1,096,307.30 Receipts other than taxes 483,789.48 $ 612,517.82 s $612,517.82 r 56% $1,096,307.30 3, Actual Cost to taxpayer: 56% x $192,759.07 = $107,945.08 4. Cost per $1,000. $10^,945.08 = $2.63 $ 4.1,004-.091 5. Service Factor: .35 = 87.5% .40 6. Assessed valuation Cayuga Heights - $6,610,110. 7. Cost to Village: $6,610.110 x .87.5 x 2.63 = $15 ,211. I CONTION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA.,N.Y. Speci-il Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 21, 1954 PRESENT: Aayor - Cook tildermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Connolly, Porter, Adr,ms, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott Attorney - Dahmen Fire Comm. - Raymond Wheaton Assessor - Thorne Fire Chief - Raymond Travis Clerk - Blean Asst. Fire Chief - C. Weaver Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Mayor Cook announced that this special meeting had been called to hear a report from the Finance Committee on the new state equalization rate and such other mattersas may properly come before the Council at this time. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. R:. Y. STATE RECREATION CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Reed S. Snyder, Acting Director of the Ithaca Youth Bureau, requesting authorization to attend the N. Y. State Youth Recreation Conference to be held at Long Beach, N. Y. on April 28 to May lst. By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Dickens k' RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that Iur. Snyder be authorized to attend the conference at city expense, .� Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 Carried SUri11ER HOURS: The Clerk presented the usual annual request to establish summer hours for city offices in City Hall and Library Building. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gallagher RESOLVED, that the schedule of office hours for City offices in City Hall and the Library Building for the months of June, July, August and September be and hereby are established as follows: ( ity Ha 11: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Chamberlain's Office -Library Building: Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday - 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Carried FrOUA.LIZATION RATE: Mayor Cook presented a notice from the Ctate Board of Equalization and Assessment establishing Ithaca's rate at 53% pending a hearing thereon to be held in Albany on May 4, 1954. He reported that Pir. J. Russell Thorne, State Director of Equalization, expects to be in Cortland on ray 12th. at T.:ahich time local officials- will have an opportunity to discuss the rate with him. Ailderman Wilkinson reported that as rates for other localities are being released Lthaca's rate seems to be fair and that therefore there seems to be no basis for f1ling a formal complaint with the State Equa'Jization Board. Mr. Thorne concurred �,•rith Alderman Wilkinson. Attorney Dahmen gave his interpretation of the meaning of the equalization rate stating that it is based on factual information regarding the methods of local governmental units used in ascertaining assessed valuation in relation to full value, which has been compiled and analyzed by the estate Board. He further pointed out that the new rates Drill increase the taxing powers for all localities and will be beneficial to those who are already close to their constitutional tax limitation, but that it in no way will affect the distribution of State collected taxes which are being distributed on a per capita basis. Mayor Cook expressed his intention of going to Cortland with the City A-ttorney and any others who may be interested to discuss the matter further on liay 12th. FIRE DEPARTIZPT APPROPRIATION - LIEUTENANTS: Alderman Graves presented and read a letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners containing several requests as follows: 1. The creation of the positions of three (3) Lieutenants in the Fire Department to be taken from the paid firemen personnel and to become effective June 1, 1954. 2. The addition of two paid firemen to bring the complement of the department from the present 37 to 39 men. 3. An additional appropriation of $150.00 to the department's budget, item 132-r. The following is a summary of the additional appropriation needed for the balance of the vear 1954_ COW101? COUYCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 April 21, 1,054 Budget item, 132-r $150.00 11 " 132-a (3 Lieutenants) 525.00 it it 132-a (2 firemen) 4,083.10 132-a Unexpended balance due X4,758.10 to resignation of one man on Feb.6,1954 - 1 40.00 Net amount of additional appropriation . . 1-3,618.10 By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Gallagher RESOLVED$ that the Council authorize the creation of the positions of three Lieutenants in the Fire Department effective June 1, 1954 as requested at an additional cost for the balance of this year of $525.00 based on a salary range for these positions of $3,700.00 to $3 ,900. ; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to furnish an eligible list for such positions. Assistant Fire Chief Weaver reviewed the request for Lieutenants in detail calling attention to the fact that the request was for creation of rank rather than additional man power at this time, ana that such Lieutenants would continue as firemen and act as Lieutenants only as such need arises. Alderman Wilkinson suggested that the Council express its appreciation to the Fire Department for the first general approach to their problems but expressed the fear that this was only a small s�egn q4 of an over-all plan of long range planning for the department and encouraged the department to undertake such an vcrer. zll study with the aid of the Board of Fire Underwriters if possihl.c. Mayor Cook pointed out that the matter of additional funds required should receive consideration of the Finance Committee before action is taken6 Mayor Cbok directed the Clerk to call a roll-call vote which resulted as follows: DYES: 5 - Johnson, Graves, Connolly, Gallagher and Porter Y.IYS: 6 - Wilkinson, Dickens$ Adams, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott. Motion defeated. Mayor Cook then directed that the letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners with all the requests be turned over to the Finance Committee and Fire Relation Committee for study and report. WILLIINS FROPEERTY: Alderman Wilkinson recommended that the Board of Supervisors be requested to transfer the County's interest in the balance of the Williams p_°o;erty on West Hill to the City for a nominal fee. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to write a letter to Tompkins County Board of Supervisors expressing the City's interest in acquiring this property; and requesting the Board to take action to make it avail- able to the City for a nominal sum. Ayes: 10 "ays: 1 -Visnyyei Carried TUNING FORK: Alderman Wilkinson suggested that it would be in the best interests of the citizens of the City if local officials were authorized to go to Albany to discuss with Mr. Tallamy the present status of the so-called tuning fork phase of the arterial plan for the City and he recommended that the Superintendent, City Attorney and a Council member to be selected by the I-ayor be authorized to make such a trip at City expense. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the Superintendent', City Attorney and a Council member be and hereby are authorized to make a trip to Albany as recommended; and that the cost thereof be approved upon submission of the proper vouchers. Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 Carried TAX RATE: Alderman Wilkinson reviewed the tentative budget for 10954 as it is at the present time and explained that retention of the present tax rate of $14.80 will leave an estimated surplus of funds of approximately $38,000.00. He stated that some of the Finance Committee members feel that additional funds should be provided in the final budget as follows: Capital Reserve Fund 443, Street Paving $35,000.00 11 it " #5, Pub.'/Tks. Equipment 30,000.00 It " #9, General P-un.Bldg. 25,000.00 Contingent 25,000.00 $115,000.00 He estimated an increase in the present tax rate of approximately $2.00 per thousand dollars of assessed valuation to provide such additional funds and encour- aged individual members of the Council to familiarize themselves with all the facts COMMON COUNCIL PROC-MDINGS Page 3 April 21, 1954 and figures before the next regular meeting to be held May 5th. at which time a tax rate must be established in accordance with Charter reouirements. ON N0TIONJ the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk r- w^4 COMN:ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAC.' ,N,Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Mzy 5, 1954 PRES.1NT: hayor - Cook T'.ldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott Supervisovf,' _ Conley Bd.of Public Wks. Comm. - Saperstone Stewart Park Commrs. - Burns, Chas. E. Treman Attorney - Dahmen Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Police Chief - Simmers Firemen - Olesen, Fowler and Gemang ^•lerk - Blean MINUTr,S: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. WEST HILL STREET PLAN - PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Cook opened the public hearing advertised for this time to hear persons interested in the proposed street plan for West Hill. He explained that the Planning Board, after a public hearing, had approved the plan and that the Board of Public Works have also approved it. No one appeared. By Alderman Adams; seconded by Alderman Porter WHEREAS, the Planning Board has prepared a major street plan for the develop- ment of West Hill which plan was presented for examination and criticism to the residents of the West Hill area at a meeting of the West Hill Civic Association held on March 4, 19541 AND 1,MREAS, a public hearing has been held by the Planning Board on March 22, 1954 after having been duly advertised as prescribed by law (General City Law, Chapter 21 of the Consolidated Laws, Section 28a); and the Planning Board, after endeavoring to remove the two objections offered at said public hearing, have approved this street plan and recommend it to this body for adoption, AND '4EREAS, said plan was referred to the Board of Public Works and subse- quently approved by said Board, AND WHEREAS, a public hearing, duly advertised on April 26, 1954, has been held by the Common Council on this 5th. day of May 1954, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CO1110N COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACS , N.Y. that the proposed major street plan for the west Hill development as approved and recommended by the Planning Board be and hereby is approved and made a part of the Official Map and Master Plan for the City of Ithaca. Unanimously Carried Mayor Cook asked if anyone wished to be heard before the Council and Er. Saperstone reminded him that he had granted him permission at the April 14th. meeting of the Board of Public Works to appear and speak before the Council but that in view of budgetary and other matters to be discussed at this time that he would wait until a subsequent meeting. Mayor Cook called attention to the fact that Lr. Win, H. Burns and Mr. Charles Treman, both representing the Tompkins County Trust Co. were present and prepared to give a final report on the Stewart Trust Fund but that, at his request, they had agreed to come back at the next meeting of the Council and make their presentation. CURB & GUTTER SSESSMENTS• The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved curb and gutter assessments on S. Meadow, S. Plain and Wood Streets for curbs constructed in 1953 in the total amount of $1,943.68 and recommended them to the Council for confirmation and levy. By Alderman Dickens; seconded by Alderman Scott WHEREAS, the Board of Public T;Torks, on April 14, 1954, levied assessments for the installation of curbs and gutters in the following streets: South Meadow Street South Plain Street Wood Street After a public hearing held thereon on April 28, 1954, to adjust and correct said assessments as justice might require, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on April 28, 1954, finally approved said assessments and filed a schedule with the Common Council for confirmation, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessments in the amount of $1,943.68 as finally approved and filed be and they are in all respects approved and confirmed; and the City Clerk hereby is directed to prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedule for the collection of said assessments; and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to execute said warrant, whereupon all such assessments will become due and payable from the date of execution thereof; and, on all such assessments or portions COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 May 5, 1954 thereof remaining unpaid after the expiration of six months from the date of said warrant, the City Chamberlain shall add and collect the percentage thereof at the rate of 5% per annum except land provided however, that the City Chamberlain may allow persons to pay their assessment or assessments if the aggregate amount exceeds $25.00, ill five equal installments with interest at 5% on .or about June 1st.. in each year, provided howeveri that any person desiring to pay by install- rhents shall make application promptly in writing to the City Chamberlain; and all properties having such assessments or portions thereof for installment payments thereof in arrears and remaining unpaid at the close of any city tax collection period shall be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City flax Sale held in November each year followin such City tax collection period; and such property shall be sold for anal unpaid assessments or portions thereof br any unpaid inAaliments together with the outstanding balance of such install- ment payments, together with all interest] fees and penalties thht may have accrued. Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Motion Carried Approved, May 5, 154 Mayor of the City of Ithaca PAUL FIDLER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the attendance of Paul Fidler, Maintenance Foreman, at a meeting of the American Public Works I-ssoc. to be held in Binghamton, N. X. on Play 17 and 18th. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Adams RESOLVED, that Yr. Fidler be and hereby is authorized to attend this meeting at city expense. Carried ANNUAL PORTS: The Clerk reported the filing of annual reports for 1954 by the Fire Department and the Sealer of Weights & Measures. IEAFZIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Attorney Dahmen presented and read two traffic ordinance amendments as recommended by the Traffic Commission after trial, which were acted upon as follows: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that Section 181, Schedule II of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Through streets, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: North Meadow Street at its intersection with West Seneca Street Effective upon publication Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: East Buffalo Street; Stewart Ivenue to Eddy Street, north side. Effective upon publication Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried ASSIGNNINT OF WELFARE ASSET : By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Ilderman Porter ItWREAS, on the 6th day of April, 1949, it was resolved "that the Clerk be authroized and directed to turn over to the Tompkins County Welfare Department all assets of the City Welfare- Department, including insurance policies and other securities"; and the Clerk subsequently reported the transfer of certain city welfare department assets, but there is no record of an assignment or transfer of causes of action to which the City or its Director of Welfare might be or become entitled under. Section 104 of the Social Welfare Law; RESOLVED, that it was the intention of the Common Council to turn over to the County not _only the tangible welfare assets such as real estate, mortgages and insurance policies, but all welfare assets of every kind and nature, including causes of action then existing, or which might arise thereafter, by reason of the acquisition of property by a person who had been a recipient of public assistance; AND BE IT FURTIER RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and directed to execute on behalf of the city and transfer to the County Commissioner of Public Welfare a written assignment of any such intangible welfare assets as may be now known to exist, or may be hereafter discovered; and specifically, that he be authorized and directed to assign to the County COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A. Page 3 May 5, 1954 Commissioner of Public Welfare whatever rights or cause of action the City may have against the estate of Michael Nolan, deceased, by reason of his having received public assistance from the City of Ithaca, and having died leaving real or personal property. Unanimously Carried POLICE JUVENILLE TRAINING SCHOOL: Alderman Gallagher presented a request from the Chief of Police requesting authorization to send two police officers to a training school for law enforcement officers to be conducted by the New York State Youth Commission at St. Lawrence University, Canton, N. Y. from August 15 to 20, 1954. He reported that the total cost to the city for tuition, meals and rooms will amount to $65.00 per officer or a total of $130.00 and that funds for this purpose have been anticipated in the current budget. By.Alderman Gallagher; seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the Chief of Police be authorized to enroll two of his police officers at this training school at city expense. Carried BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS repITAL R2PROVE1�j_ENT PROGRAYI Alderman Dickens called attention to the Capital Improvement program submitted by the Board of Public Works at their meeting of April 28, 1954 and commended the Board in this respect. FIRE DEPARTMENT With permission from Mayor Cook, Alderman Decker again read the requests of the Board of Fire Commissioners TrThich were presented at the last Council meeting and reviewed each in detail. He further reported that the entire matter had been studied at a joint meeting of the Fire Relations and Finance Committees and that the Fire Relations Committee have approved the request for two additional firemen and the appointment of three lieutenants in the department. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the addition of two firemen to the force, effective June 1, 1954, bringing tho complement to 39 men at this time, be and hereby is approved. Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Carried By Alderman Decker; seconded by Alderman Graves and Scott RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Fire Commissioners for 'the creation of the title of Lieutenant in the Fire Department, effective June 1, 1954 at an annual salary of $3,700.00 to $3,900.00 with increments *of $100.00, be approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the duties of such Lieutenant be prescribed by the Board of Fire Commissioners; and that the Ithaca Civil Service Commission be requested to proceed, by competitive examination among members of the Ithaca Fire Department, to furnish the Board of Fire Commissioners with an eligible list of candidates for promotion as Lieutenants at the earliest possible time, from which three permanent appointments shall be made, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment by the Board of Fire Commissioners of three Lieutenants from the personnel in the Fire Depart- ment, effective on or after June 1, 1954, be approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan of the City of Ithaca be.and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: FIRE DEPQRTMET• Minimum Maximum Annual Increment Lieutenant $3,700.00 $3,900.00 $100.00 Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Carried -MIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Decker RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried Alderman Wilkinson called attention to a voucher payable to St. Lawrence University in the amount of $130.00 for registration, tuition and other expenses in connection with enrolling the two police officers at their training school and explained that these fees have to be paid in advance. He recommended approval, By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by k1derman Gibson RESOLVED, that the voucher payable to St. Lawrence University in the amount of $130.00 as presented be and hereby is approved for payment+ Ayes: 14 Nays: 0 Carried s COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDrNGS Page 4 Nay 5, 1954 BUDGET - 1954: Alderman Wilkinson presented and reviewed in detail the following report and recommendations of the finance Committee regarding the 1954 budget: FINANCE CO1,SJTTEE RECOI1NEi NDATIONS 1954 City Tax Budget TO THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL; The tentative budget for 1954 which was adopted on Dec.23, 1953 read as follows: Estimated Revenues $374,284.00 Surplus from prior year estimated 72,00040 Taxes C$14.80 per M. - estimated 615.000.00 Total Estimated Income. . f , , t , , , . . . . . . . $1,061,284.00 Total Estimated Expenses (BUDGET) 1,013,728.00 Balance . . . . . . . . . , , + , , • . , . . . . . 47,556.00 Since that time the tentative budget has been reviewed by your Finance Committee resulting in the following changes; Estimated Revenues $378,884.72 Surplus from prior year 109,940.43 Taxes -$16.80 per M. 703.907.60 Total Estimated Income •$1,192,732.75 Additions to tentative budget approved by Council action; 1954 Bonus granted $ 46,076.00 Additional appropriations to date 9,63,3.56 Total tentative budget as above 1,013.728.00 $1,069,437.56 Additiong to tentative budget recommended by Finance Committee: Item ;4132 - Fine Department $ 3,618.00 Capital Reserve Fund #5 (Public Works Equipment) 34,496.00 Capital Reserve Fund 743 (Street Paving) 35,000.00 Capital Reserve Fund 7'9 (General Municipal Building) 25,000.00 Contingent Fund 25,181.19 12 ,295.19 Final Total Estimated Expenses (BUDGET). . . .$1,192,732.75 We further recommend that the tax rate for the year 1954 for city purposes be established at $16.$0 per $1,000. of assessed valuation, and that the budget as amended and presented in the total amount of $1,192,732.75 be approved and adopted. Respectfully submitted, FLIANCE COI-MITTEE R. L. WILKINSON R.E.DICKENS KENNETH DECKER D.E.GIBSON FRANK CONNOLLY By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the report and recommendations of the Finance Committee as presented be and hereby are accepted and approved in all respects. Alderman Scott opposed the tax rate increase and cited the anticipated increase in the school tax rate for this year in excess of $3.00 per thousand, expenses of the proposed tuning fork in the near future, the present amount of Capital Reserves which he contended were highest of any city our size in the State, the amount allocated for construction work in the proposed budget exclusive of Capital Reserves and the employment situation. He further contended that the approval of the tentative budget gave taxpayers the impression that the rate would remain at $14.80. He reported that many taxpayers in his Ward oppose the increase at this time on such short notice. s CM1110V COUIXIL PROCEEDINGS Page 5 hay 5, 1954 Alderman Gentle called attention to the transient population and the increasing numbers living in fringe areas who enjoy city services without sharing in their fair share of the cost through real estate taxes and warned that the city tax- payers cannot be expected to continue to absorb all the increased costs of local government. He suggested that the tax base be broadened through the medium of sales and or other forms of taxes which will spread the tax load over a larger number of people enjoying the services that local city government offers. He opposed the increase on this basis. Alderman Wilkinson concurred with Mr. Gentle's suggestion to broaden the tax basis and expressed his opinion that the Board of Supervisors are faced with the same problem. He heartily encouraged a study of this problem to be undertaken jointly with other local taxing units. Mr. John Floros asked permission to be heard. Mayor Cook stated that this was not a public hearing and that lldermen only should expect to be heard on this subject. He did grant Mr. Floros permission and asked him to be very brief. Nr. Floros quoted combined total tax rates in nearby cities of Geneva, ,Auburn, Cortland, Johnson City, Endicott and Norwich. He alleged that the present rate of $14..80 makes Ithaca's total combined tax rate an estimated $20.00 per thousand greater than that for cities mentioned. 11r. Saperstone requested permission to be heard and in denying permission liayor Cook again reminded those present that this was not a public hearing and that discussion from the floor must be therefore confined to Aldermen. Alderman Johnson called attention to the adoption of the tentative budget with the general understanding that the $14.80 tax rate would be maintained if possible. He questioned the need for an additional$25,000 for the Contingent Fund and the amounts proposed for Reserve Funds -5 and n9 as being excessive. He stated that he felt that a $2.00 increase in the tax rate was excessive at this time and suggested a compromise by reducing some of the amounts proposed for Capital Reserves and particularly the additional $25,000 for the Contingent Fund. He classified -t,-5 Reserve Fund as a depreciation expense item that should be included in the annual maintenance budget of the Board of Public Works and suggested that the Board indicate annually, in time for consideration with the tentative budget, amounts needed for Capital Reserves. Aldermen Komaromi and Visnyei spoke briefly in opposition while Alderman Graves, Dickens, Gibson and Adams urged that the increase be approved, Alderman Wilkinson reported that the recommendation of the Finance Committee was the combined effort and thinking of the Committee together with help from other Committees and again urged that serious consideration be given to a study of our fiscal structure for the future. Mayor Cook recalled that during last election that a pledge had been made to hold the tax rate at $14.80 if possible; and that subsequently during budget deliberations, he had requested the Finance Committee to do so if possible without depriving the citizens of the city of any of the necessary services. He expressed his opinion that, morally at least, the intention of holding the $14.80 rate had been expressed in approving the tentative budget. He stated that he was not opposed to Capital Reserves but suggested that the present reserves might be ample and urged that An increase in tax rate be delayed at this time. He expressed the fear that this proposed increase coupled with the anticipated school rate increase and the employment situation in general might work a hardship on many taxpayers at this time. After further discussion Mayor Cook directed to call a roll-call vote which resulted as follows: Ayes: 8 - Graves, Wilkinson, Dickensi Decker, Gibson, Connollyi Porter, Adams Nays: 6 - Johnson, Gallagher, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott. Motion Carried BUDGET ADOPTION: Alderman Wilkinson announced that, having approved the reco- mmendations of the Finance Committee and authorized the appropriations contained therein, it was incumbent on the Council at this time to officially approve the budget for 1954, establish tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations therefrom. The Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1954 has been completed, footed and proved and shows the following valuations: COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDIacGS AUDIT SHE-S-47 MAY 5, 195+ Ithaca Journal News Inc $ 11.77 Norton Printing Company 12.00 H. A. Manning Co. 76.00 New York Telephone Co 49.69 The McBee Company 41.28 Remington-Rand Inc. 6.15 Ithaca Printing Service 12.00 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 35.50 Cynthia R. Thorne 189.50 Van Natta Office Equipment Co. , Inc. 1.20 Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 100.00 Malcolm A Mann M. D. 29.00 William A. Dicker 80.50 Van Natta Office Equipment Co. , Inc. 2.74 T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 11.05 City Chamberlain 1.90 H. C. Thorne 21.09 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 15.57 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 1.72 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 Cora Mae Carlton 60.00 H. A. Manning Company 39.00 T. G. miller's Sons Paper Co. 3.63 New York Telephone Co. 80.52 College Chevrolet Co. , Inc 102.63 Federal Laboratories Inc. 160.57 Freeman' s Motor Marine 19-50 Stallman of Ithaca Inc. .96 Socony Vacuum Oil Company 108.32 Henry R. Head 9.02 F. J. Sirchie 23.3+ Cornell Laundry & Cleaning Center 2.50 Martin J. Tinker Jr. M. D. 8.00 Joseph N. Frost M. D. 15.00 Tompkins County Fomorial Hospital 1.90 John M Mulligan 64.00 Lew R. Cornelius 4.SO Starner Sporting Goods 2.50 Starner Sporting Goods 2.55 Ithaca Snorting Goods 1.90 Herbert L. Van Ostra.nd 170.98 Wallace Steel & Supply Col 16.25 City of Ithaca, &xxzxz1xRMQ 'Hater & Sewer Fund 38.00 Ithaca Journal News Inc. 6.70 Itha.ce. P&Lting Service 16.30 Joseph H. Robbins D. V. M. 3.00 Cornell University 3.00 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 8.20 Dual Parkin Meter Co. 113.50 Brandt Automatic Cashier Co. 89.?_0 Ithaca Agency Inc. 30.55 Crouse-Hinds ",ompany 324.83 Yew York State Electric & Gas Corp. 130.59 Cortright Electric Co. 350.57 Reed S. Snyder 16.599 Tioge Auto Parts 4.65 Olympic Reconditioning Co. , Inc. 37.15 H. A. Manning Company 19.00 T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 6.30 Yew York Telephone Co. 8.75 Reed S. Snyder 78.61 Coop G; L. F. Farm Store 22.80 2 CON2,10Y COUT?CIL PROCEEDIYEIS AUDIT SHEFT mAY 5, 195 Aubrey Holman $ 7.50 George Perkin 7.50 City Chamberlain 5.00 Starner Sporting Goods 144.00 Leo P. Larkin M. D. 16.20 Ralph M. Mazza M. D. 8.00 St. Lawrence University 130.00 P ODD BY FIRANCE COMMITTEE COIXON COMICTL PROCEEDINGS Page 6 May 5, 1954 Valuation of land $11,161,200.00 " " buildings 70,202,,,275-Lho Total Valuation of real property 81,370,475,00 Less " " exempt property 40,806,225,00 Total Net Valuation of real property 4250.00 Plus valuation of special franchises 1,335,012.00 TOTAL NET TAXABLE PROPERTY $41,899,262.00 By Alderman ItTilkinson: seconded by tlderman 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 $1,192,732.75 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith, and WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $488,825.15 thereby leaving $703,907.60 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1954, certified and filed by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable value of $41,899,262.00, and WHEREAS, under charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to $836,991.01 for 1954 therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general City purposes for the fiscal 3� year 1954 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $16.80 per $1,000. of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties of the 1954 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be, of $703,907.60 and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown on said City Tax Roll in accordance with their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of $16.80 per $1,000. of such taxable valuations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to extend and apportion the City Tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said roll with the City Chamberlain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and tax roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby become tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $1,192,732.75 be appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the respective boards, offices and departments of the City for the purposes respectively set forth therein? Ayes: lt{; _ Nays: 0 Carried Approved this the 5th. day of hay, 1954 emu/ Mayor ` 011 MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk COMKION COUNCIL PRCCEEDII�,GS CITY OF ITH ACA,N+Y. Special meeting 7:30 P.M. May 191 1954 PRESENTt Mayor - Cook ii� Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Dickens, Connolly, Porter, Komaromi, Visnyei, and Gentle Bd. of Public Works Comm4 « Saperstone Rerresentatives from Tompkins County Trust Co. - Wm. H. Burns and C. E. Treman,Jr& Attorney - Dahmen Assessor Thorne Clerk - Blean beputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Mayor Cook announced that the special meeting had been called primarily to hear a report on the Stewart Park Trust Fund but that any other matters needing attention might be brought up for discussion also. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. 1110HATIK AIRLINES: The Clerk read a letter from Mohawk tiirl, gs, Inc. requesting the Council to support the early adoption of the Bill of Setor Pat McCarron (S-2647) and that of Congressman Carl Hinshaw (HR-8898) providing for the permanent certification for the fourteen local service airlines, including Kohawk. By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Dickens ?°THEREAS, Mohawk Airlines, Inc. in its nine .years of existence has developed an air transportation system which is of inestimable value to the business , commerce and industry of the City of Ithaca, of New York State and the New England States, and WHEREAS, we believe that regional airlines throughout the country and particularly the one we are most familiar with that serves our City, have now definitely established themselves as a part of the necessary transportation system for the entire country, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Common Council of the City of Ithaca, that such regional airlines, and Mohawk Airlines, Inc. in particular, should be granted permanent certification in like manner as the trunk airlines, and it is urged that the Bill of Senator McCarron (S 2647) , and that of Congressman Carl Hinshaw (HR 8898) providing for such permanent certification be passed by Congress, and be it further, RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be sent to such of those senators and congressmen as represent the various sections of the country served by I'ohawk Airlines, Inc. Carried T-,1UTUAL AID CONTROL CENTER: The following resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors was read by the Clerk: "RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Fire Protection Committee and 'the sire Advisory Board, that this Board requests the Common Council of the City of Ithaca to permit the use of Central Fire Headquarters as a control center for the County Nutual Aid Program". Mayor Cook referred this matter to the Fire Relations Committee for recommend- ation. 14=IAMS PROPERTY: The Clerk read another resolution adopted by the Board of $upervisors as follows: "WHEREAS the Common Council has indicated a desire to acquire from the County the remaining portion of the Williams property on ?Jest Hill, and has requested the Board of Supervisors to make it available at a nominal Cost, RESOLVED, upon recommendation of the Special Committee, that the said property be offered to the City for the sum of $16,500. , that amount being approximately the net cost of the property and its maintenance after crediting receipt from sales and other receipts applicable to the property". Mayor Cook referred this matter to the Finance Committee for recommendation. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY: The Clerk read a prepared statement by Alderman Graves calling attention to the amount of tax exempt property in the City which now exceeds taxable property in valuation. He questioned the right of Cornell University and Ithaca College to use any part of exempt properties for commercial purposes in competition with local taxpaying businessmen. He recommended thLt paid personnel of the City evaluate the municipal services furnished both local institutions and pro-rate them on the City rate. By Alderman Graves; seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that City Attorney, City Assessor and such other City officials as may be helpful, be directed to make a study and survey of tax empt properties and evaluate municipal services furnished Cornell University and Ithaca College and report their findings to the Common Council at the September meeting, or sooner if possible. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 May 19, 1954 hayor Cool called attention to a similar study authorized at the Rarch 24th, meeting of the Council. The Clerk read a resolution adopted at that time authorizing the Finance Committee to make a study of current policies on assess- ment apd exemptions. Alderman Johnson recommended that Alderman Graves' recommendation be turned over to the Finance Committee. After some discussion the Nayor called for a roll-call vote which resulted as follows: Ayes: 7 - Graves, Dickens, Connolly, Porter, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle flays: 1 - Johnson Motion Carried Mayor Cook announced that he *vould appoint a committee to work with the Finance Committee in their study of these matters. ARTHUR C. STALJ1AN - POLICE COMMISSIONER: Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Arthur C. Stallman as Police Commissioner to replace T. K. Powers who has been serving since January 1, 1954 pending appointment of his successor. He requested Council confirmation of his-appointment. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that-�W4 appointment of Arthur C. Stallman as Police Commissioner y for the term of thf-94 years, ending December 31, 1956, be and the same hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter r." RESOLVED, that a suitable resolution honoring former Police Commissioner Truman K. Powers for his work and amount of time devoted to the Police Department as well as other city departments be prepared for presentation at the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried Mayor Cook instructed the City Attorney to prepare such a resolution. "TF_TART PARK TRUST FUND: Mr. 1AIm. H. Burns, President of the Tompkins County Trust Co. , presented and reviewed a nineteen page report*covering the history, improvements and expenditures, investments, and interpretation of the Stewart Park Trust Fund. He noted that this was made as a supplement to an earlier report made on April 7, 1954. He answered questions of individual Aldermen re£;srding the contents of the report. By Alderman Porter; seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED,. that a vote of thanks be extended Mr. Burns and his associates for a very fine complete report; and that the report as presented be accepted and ordered placed on file. • Carried Commissioner Saperstone criticized some parts of the report and particularly the policy established in retaining the principal at approximately $100,000.00 over a piod of years stating that he felt from legal opinion obtained, that neither' ,i:e Common Council or the Stewart Park Commission had the right to retain the funds. He criticized certain expenditures made from the fund as not being for permanent improvements and the fact that the Bergholtz tract lands are outside the city limits whereas the funds were directed to be spent for improvements at Renwick park in the city. He expressed the hope that he might have more time to study the report and discuss it further at some future time. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Pte!�. �'►'D� Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk 4 ,n COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAGI: ,N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. June 2, 1954 PRESENT: Mayor - Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, '-Tilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Decker, Connolly, Porter, .Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Scott Supervisor - Flynn Comm. of Public Wks. - Saperstone Attorney .- Dahmen Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Police Commissioner - Stallman Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. POLICE CO1,&iISSM7,,R: Mayor Cook welcc:.. d Police Commissioner Stallman to the meeting who in turn expressed the hope that he will be able to justify the confidence placed in him through his appointment. REVALUATION: Mrs. Frances YacDaniels spoke on behalf of the League of Tdomens Voters and commended the Finance Committee for their active interest in the matter of revaluation and pointed out that in these times of rising costs it is more important than ever that the tax load be equitably distributed. She urged that the Council take favorable action whi^h will permit an impartial reappraisal of all city properties at this time. Supervisor Flynn too complimented the Finance Committee but urged delay in reappraisal. He contended that it would adversly affect older taxpayer$ with limited income. He expressed opposition to having an appraisal made by outside. professionals. Niayor Cook introduced Mr. Paul Fullerton, a representative of Roy'4Tenzlick & Co. , St. Louis, Mo. . who was present and asked him to give his views on the matter of reappraisal. Mr. Fullerton pointed out that the State law provides for the equalization of taxing values so that the tax burden will be distributed equitably in accordance with property values, He noted a decided trend throughout the country towards reappraisal at this time as rising costs continue. He stressed the fact that reappraisal is not a means of raising taxes but provides for the equitable distribution of the tax load. He pointed out that outside professionals are free from bias and will be in a better position to resist pressure from individuals or groups; that any appraisal undertaken mast be done in a minimum amount of time which cannot be accomplished without a trained staff of experts; and that streamlined systems improved upon with experience make it possible to provide equitable figures on a mass production basis, Because of the amount of field work involved, he explained that it T•Tould be advantageous to do it during the summer months when the weather is more favorable and field workers may be selected from college students interested in this type of work. He estimated that it would take from four to five months to complete such an appraisal for Ithaca. . Mr. Thorne spoke briefly and highly recommended the Roy Wenzlick Co. as experts in their field. Many questions were asked by individual aldermen during the general discussion that followed. /alderman Tililkinson reviewed the entire matter since the original recommendation for reappraisal was made by Assessor Thorne. He.; reported that he had supported Pir. Thorne's recommendation but at the time it was presented urged delay until the Board of Supervisors considered reappraisal for the County. He reported that the County has taken no favorable action in this respect, He further reported that 28 years have elapsed since the last appraisal was made of city properties, and urged reappraisal at this time to provide for equitable distribution of the tax load as required by law and further urged Supervisor Flynn that he recommend to the Board of Supervisors that all County assessing units seriously consider similar action. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Adams and Dickens WHEREAS, on November 4, 1953, four proposals for a complete revaluation program for the City of Ithaca were presented by the City Assessor for consideration, and WHEREAS, the City Assessor recommended that such a revaluation program be undertaken during the summer months of 1954; and that a contract be awarded to one of the low bidders for this work, and ?AREAS, Roy Wenzlick & Co. submitted a low bid in the amount of $24,800.00 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a complete revaluation of all city properties to beundertaken during 1954 at a cost of not to exceed $25,000.00 be and hereby is approved and authorized in accordance with the recommendation of the City Assessor and the terms of the low bid of Roy TiTenzlick & Co. , and COMYON COUNCIL PROCEEDItNGS AUDIT SHEET June 2, 1954 American Municipal Assoc. 1-50 ,' Norton Printing Co. 8.00 Ithaca Journal News Inc. 36.54, City Chamberlain 10.00 New York Telephone Co. 72.91 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 15.00 N. Y. State Eledtric & Gas Corp. 11.12 Burroughs adding Mach. Co. 5.67 Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 100.00 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 6.64 H. C. Thorne 15.12 ' Supplemental Pension 1''und 844.58 N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement system 67,125.25 ' Cora Mae Carlton 60.00 -' Mrs. Carrie Shipos 35.00 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 ' VanNatta Office Equip. 2.0.6 T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 15.42 N.Y.Telephone Co. 94.27 College Chevrolet Co. 59.40, Tioga kuto Parts 22.90 State Street 1ydol Service 12.23 ' C. J. Rumsey & Co, 8.32 F. J. Si.rchie 14.84 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 182.37 Henry R. Head 17.66 L. H. Speno, M.D. 10.00 John M. Yulligan 76.00 1tonald J. Casciotti 11.90 William Simmers 182.78 Colt's Manufacturing Co. 70.54 Herbert L. VanOstrand 191.07 General Radio'Co. 6.79 E. Paul Nedrow 112.11F N.Y. State Vet. College 3,00 D. L. & W. Railroad Co. 5.89 a' City Chamberlain 3.00 Ithaca Sporting Goods 281.10-' Reed S. Snyder 18.62 T. G. Yiller's Sons Paper Co. 4.85 N. Y. Telephone Co. 8.70 George A. White 100.00 Wilcox Press,inc. 100.00 Tompkins County Treasurer 3,249.96 AF RO COMMITTEE: A..-,�` 1 ' C014MOV COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 June 2, 1954 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the low bid for this work as presented by Roy Wenzlick & Co, in the amount of $24,800.00 be accepted; and that .the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign the contract with said Roy Wenzlick t Co. for their services in this respect, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $25,000.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, Budget Item 1"111 to cover the cost thereof, Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried STEWART PARK TRUST FUND: Commissioner Saperstone appeared before -the Council relative to the report on the Stewart Park Trust Fund which was submitted by the Tompkins County Trust Company at the last meeting. Mayor Cook asked him to" speak as a private citizen in this matter and allotted him fifteen minutes speaking time. Mr. Saperstone reviewed the report and again criticized the alleged mismanagement and poor judgement used in handling the investments of the fund. ' He suggested that the Council should have asked for a judicial accounting of the fund. `He criticized the small amount of income received by the City during the past several. years and suggested that if some of the principal were spent for improvemehts'of a revenue producing nature at the park much more income might be anticipated. He recommended that the Council and Board of Public Works immediately start planning projects for the park to be financed from the Trust Fund and suggested wading pools, new and improved concession stand, bigger zoo, and additional open pavillion, redecorate the enclosed pavillion and refinish dance floor, and a pleasure boat dock. He envisioned increased revenues in the form of concessions as a result. He contended that the Trust Co. had no right morally, legally or otherwise to continue ..to retain the principal of the fund. He concluded that he was going to recommend the listed park improvements to the Board of Public Works and suggested that the Council stand back of his proposal. E. PAUL NEDROWtS REPORT: The Clerk read a report by E. Paul Nedrow, Sealer of Weights & Measures on his recent attendance at the National Conference of Weights & Measures held in Washington, D. C. and thanking members of the Council for permitting him to attend. The report was accepted,. and ordered filed. E. PAUL NEDROW - N. Y. STATE SEALERS CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from E,, Paul Nedrow requesting authorization to attend the annual conference of the N. Y, State Weights & Measures Association to be held this year in Syracuse, N.Y. on July 13, 14, and 15. By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Adams RESOLVED, that Mr. Nedrow be and hereby is authorized to attend this conference at city expense as requested. Carried M.P.Y0P31 CONFERENCE: The Clerk reported that the annual conference of hayor's and other Yunicipal Officials will be held this year . in Monticello, N. Y. on June 16, 17 and 18 and that the Board of Public Works have requested the Council to authorize the Superintendent of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk and one member of the Board, to be named by the Mayor, to attend this conference at city expense. He suggested that any other officials planning to attend should have authorization from the Council at this time. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Public Works be approved; and that the Superintendent of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk and one member of the Board of Public Works together with the Mayor, City Attorney and one member of the Common Council be and hereby are authorized to attend this conference at City expense. Carried . TAX ROLL CORRECTION: The Clerk read a letter from Assessor Thorne calling atten- tion to some clerical errors in the footing on the 1954 tax roll, and explaining that while none of the errors referred to were in the itemized listing of the tax roll itself that they had not been discovered until after the 1954 tax rate was established and the budget for 1954 was adopted.- .He further explained that the errors resulted in a .net increase in taxable valuations of $850.00 and recommended that the new total be ratified as the tax base instead of the total previously reported. The Clerk then presented a copy of the original summary of valuations as presented by the Assessor and a corrected copy presented at this time which show the following valuations: Original Summary Corrected_;Summary Valuation of land $11,161,200.00 $11,156,725.00 It " buildings 70,209,275.00 70,214,600.00 Total valuation of real property 81,370,475.00 81,371,325,00 Less " " exempt property 440.806,22 .00 40,806 225.00 Total net " " real property 40,5641250.00 40,565,100.00 Plus " " special franch. 1.395.012.00 1,335,012.00 TOTAL NET WJCABLE PROPERTY $41,899,262.00 $41,900,112.00 7 CONF:ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 June 2, 1954 By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the final tax roll and assessment roll as heretofore approved by this Council be and the same hereby is amended so as to include the correction of the clerical errors as submitted by the City Assessor; and that as thus corrected the final tax roll and assessment roll be ratified and confirmed in all respects, Carried ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk read a letter from Assessor Thorne requesting and additional appropriation of $1,000.00 to budget item #p134 to hire extra help to aid in complying with the new Multiple Residence Law. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the request be approved; and that the sum of $1,000.00 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget item #134, for this purpose. Unanimously Carried ADDITIONAL HELP - BLDG. COMMISSIONER: The letter from Mr. Thorne contained another request for an additional full-time secretary to be assigned to the Building Commissioner and Zoning Officer. This matter was referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - Er=iPLOYEESt RET7RKENT SYSTEM:, The Clerk reported that invoices for the city's share of contributions to the Employees' Retirement System just received exceed the appropriation made therefor in the current budget by $1,522.83 and recommended an additional appropriation in this amount. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,522.83 be and the same hereby is appropriated fmom the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget item $129, for this purpose. Unanimously Carried AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried N. Y. S. FIRE CHIEFS'- ASSOC.- CONFERENCE: Alderman Decker reported that the Board of Fire Commissioners have requested the Council to authorize the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief to attend the annual meeting of the N. Y. S-. Fire Chiefs, to be held this year in New York City on June 7..10. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the Fire Chief and Assistant Chief be and they hereby are authorized to attend this conference at city expense. Carried EXEMPT PROPERTY: Upon request of Alderman Graves the Clerk read Section 12 of the N. Y. State Tax Law reAl%t� v o a report of tax exempt property and its publication an the official paper, gtisired why this had not been done in the past and in the future. The City Attorney ruled that under the law the City has no jurisdiction in the matter and that the burden of having this information published rests with the Board of Supervisors. After further discussion the matter was referred to the County Relations Committee. ANNEXATION: Mayor Cook called attention to the apparent revival of the matter of annexation and announced his intention of appointing a special committee to be comprised of Council and Board of Public Works members, not to exceed five in total, to confer on this matter. He stated that he intended to name members of this committee in the next few days. H _. E. SHACKELTON - CIVIL SERVICE COFMISSIOArER: Mayor Cook announced his appoint- ment of Horace E. Shackelton to succeed himself as Civil Service Commissioner for a term of 6 years, ending June 1, 1960. He requested confirmation of his appointment.. By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Johnson . RESOLVED, that the appointment of Horace E. Shackelton as Civil Service Commissi- oner for a term of 6 years ending June 1, 1960 be and the same hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried RAY WHEATON - FIRE COMMISSIONER: Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Raymond Tidheaton to succeed himself as Fire Commissioner for a term of three years ending June 30, 1957• H e requested confirmation of his appointment„ By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Gallagher RESOLVED, that the appointment of Raymond bJheaton as Fire Commissioner for a term of three years, ending June 30, 1957, be and the same hereby is approved and con- firmed. Carried ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. a,.I& Gam- 1 - Pl s»n f!i+tr m-"I, CITY OF ITHACA, . Y.. Regular heeting 7:30 p.m. July 7, 1954 PRES NT: `ayor - Cook t'ldermen: Johnson, Graves, TJilkinson, Dickens, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi and Visnyei 1ttorney - Dahmen Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Chief of Police - Simmers Clerk - Blear Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh LLNUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, BUS S?,RVICF: The Clerk read a letter from 'Jon Townsend, 106 '-Jest Jay Street, protesting the curtailment of bus service to the Fall Creek section during the summer months. He read another letter from Tred Barnard, 327 Eddy Street, protesting the summer schedule of buses on i,ddy Street. The Clerk then read a letter from Alfred G. Hall, Chairman of the Mass Transportation Committee, calling attention to undue hardships brought upon residents of Ithaca because of inadequate transportation; and recommending that the N Y S Public Service Commission be notified in writing of the condition which now exists and re- quested to have the bus schedules anu services restored to the areas affected. By Alderman '_dams: seconded by Jlderman Gibson E-SOLVED, that the recommendation of the T`'.aes Transportation Committee be approved; and that the hay- or be authorized and directed to notify the Td Y S Public Service Commission in Trriting of the curtailment of bus services locally and request that they be restored to the areas affected. Carried. BUS FRA14CHISE - CRISP;ELL BROS. : The Clerk presented and read a petition by Crispell Brothers Fur consent for o-)eraticn of a bus line into and out of the City o:/ _ thaca over -'�je i r)? 1' r a:oute. CCU S'lerc1I!^' et- the corner of State 1CT Tioga Streets, thence !,Test alo]'v State Strea- to P I Sin Stree-t, ti-,ence north along t', 7dn Str(-E.t to Seneca Street, thence west n,to in eneca Street to Ftl_!ton '_tr--et, thonce north along Fuiiton Street to �3 ffel_o Street, thence east along• Bu`ff"-Io Street to Albany Street, thence south alon Albany Street to State Street, thence east along State treet to 1-urora Street, thence south along Aurora Street to Hudson Street, thence southerly along Hudson Street to the City Line and from the City Line over a private road to R.. Appel Leather Products Plant. The return trip is to be made over the same route. Mayor Cook referred the petition to the Charter and Ordinance Committee and the Highway Committee of the Board of Fublic 'Jorks for study. The Clerk called attention to the necessity of a public hearing before any action can be taken. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman ?Wilkinson RESOL77D, that the petition be received and that a public hearing thereon, as prescribed by law, be held at a regular meeting of the Common Council on the 4th day of August 1954 at 7:30 p.m. , h.D.S.T. , at which time all persons interested shall be given an opportunity to be heard; and that notice of said public hearing be given by publishing notice thereof as required by law. Carried CHIEFS OF POLIO-: CONF7�P7NCE: The Clerk read a letter from ?Jilliam Simmers, Chief of Police, requesting authorization to attend the 54th annual conference of the P Y State Association of Chiefs of Police to be held in New York City on July 26th through 29th. By 1.1derman Porter: seconded by Alderman 1Jilkinson tt',SCLV!,D, that the request be approved and that I r. Simmers be and hereby is authorized to attend this conference at City expense. ^yes: 10 ATays: 0 Carried 11l:^TI0HIL PLA';-�71TING CONI 7:. 'CE: The Clerk read a letter from H. C. Thorne, f ssessor & Zoning Officer, requesting authorization to attend the national Planning Con- ference to be held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on September 26th to 30th. By A11erman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter R' SCLVED, thpt the request be approved and that Mr. Thorne be and hereby .is authorized to attend this conference at City expense. ryes: 10 hays: 0 Carried Cn IT L R??SLRV ', TRPNSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Fublic TTorks had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of $6,220.24 from Capital Reserve Fund =5 , Public ',forks hquipment, to pay ,"Or the purchase of the following cars and trucks: 1 4-door Sedan with extra $1,31000/ 1 Business Coupe 744,74 1 2-ton Dump truck 2,134 00 1 3/4-ton Pickup truck 1,182050 1 1/2-tan Pickup truck 849.00 >� COH-C' XNCIL FnCG�r y`V Page 2 July 7. 1954 By Alderman Dickens: seconde y Alderman Porter "IVEREAS, there has heretofore been set up,, pursuant to Section 6c of the x aneral NigiiCipa2 Law, a Capital. Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment,desigla, atO(( as City of Ithaca , Car .tal Peserve Fund #5, iblic T or'.:s Equipment, and .vH #"'P.S, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of cars and trucks, specific items of equipment, the purchase of which maybe financed from said Reserve Fund, IrV-[ THT,'RT70R7j 32 IT RESCLVIM, that the expenditure of the sum of $6,220.24 from Capital Reserve Fund 1-5 for the purchase of cars and trucks be and hereby is authorized; and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of %,220.24 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor The Clerk reported further that the Board of Public ?forks had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of $2,134.00 from Capital Reserve Fund "8, Water & Sewer Department REquipment, for the purchase of a 2-ton dump truck. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by 1lderman Johnson WERLkS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General hunicipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for 11ater & Sewer Department Equipment designated as City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund 48, T-14ter & Sewer Department Equipment, and I•JH Z,REAS, the Hoard of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of a 2-ton dump truck, a specific item of eq ipment, the purchase of '4hich- may be rtinanced' 'from said Reserve Fund, NOW TH!_•RTT, ORE BE IT Rr,SOLU,D, that the expenditure of the sum of $2,134.00 from Capital Reserve Fund -'•=-8 for the purchase of a 2-ton dump truck be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of >2,134.00 from said Capital Reserve :Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ryes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried and approved by the 1ayor BIDS - OFFICE FURNITURE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Uorks had referred the low bid of T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Company for desks to be used in the Council Chambers to the Common Council for consideration; and further that the Board, by action taken September 23, 1953, wish to inform the Council that for purposes of the 3oard the present arrangement of tables in. the Council Chambers is preferable to that of using small desks. Alderman Wilkinson explained that since asking for bids on this furniture that there seems to be an informal indication on the part of 3oard members and others who use the Council Chambers of dissatisfaction in regard to the replacing of the present arrangement with small desks and chairs and that he had therefore asked the 3oard to withhold awarding of the bid until the matter has had further study. The matter eras referred to the Finance Committee for further study. ADDITIONRL �PPROPR.IITIONS: The Clerk reported that since the adoption of the budget the following travel expense items have been incurred with the understand- ing thet additional appro,�riations would be made by the Council: A=t. No. TitI2 Amount, 101 Aldermen 37.20 102 Nayor 37.20 110 Clerk, Comptroller 40.20 112 Attorney 58.90 114 Board of Public Works 62.70 116 Engineer 38,20 Total. . .. . . . . . . . . . . $274,40 By Alderman Graves: seconded by r'1llerman Gibson R'?SOLVED, that the sum of X274.40 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to cover the travel expenses outlined above; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to transfer said amounts to the respective budget- ei,y account numbers as indicated. :fie s: 10 v a--S: 0 Carried Tt K. POT,JERS: Alderman Pdams presented the followwing resolution commending Truman V FaT-rers for his services during his term of office as Police Commissioner: By Alderman Adams: seconded by Alderman Dickens P SOLVED, that the Common Council acknowledge, upon his retiring from the posi- ticn of Police Commissioner, the untiring efforts of Truman I" . Powers above and beyond the actual duties of his office which have produced such excellent results within the entire Police Department. Is a result of his interest, initiative, thoroughness and practicalness, there exists today a new loyalty and esprit de carps in this Department for which tae, the members of the Common Council, wish to express our thanks and appreciation. Carried C01',L,:,7 4 00U1<CIL AUDIT SHE'' . JULY 7, 1954 R. L. Wilkinson $ 37.20 Tompkins Photographers 10.00 Tew York Telephone Comoany 49.r S Ithaca Printing Service 53.15 ` The McBee Company 707.64 City Chamberlain 7.4 The IthP.ca Journal Yews Lnn. 33.30 Perry'a Sta,nr_- Pad Service }.25 ?ew York State Electric & Gas Corn. 12.60 H. C. Thorne 17.22 T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 27.55 T. G. 1.1i l ler's Sons Pa nr C o. 31.50 " p.� Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 55.90 Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 100.00 V Oliver M. York 6.00 Georgia M. Saunders 50.00 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 1v.59 Mack' s Photo Copies 12.06 , Ithaca Journal News Inc. 4.59 Ithaca Agency Inc. 1.127.41 Beverly Brei 6.QO Carole J. Olson 4.r'O Crouse-Hinds Company 205.01+ Taylor D. Lewis 3,6.or, Iran 27atta, Office Ecraipment Co. , Inc. 49x.10 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Jo. 10^� Reed S. Snyder 25. New York Telephone Co. 5'65 - The B. F. Goodricli Company 15.75 Ithaca Sporting Gor:ds 55.50 Francis J. Spada,ro 75.00 Carlton Wood 225.00 Thomas Me Gory 125.00 J "Tex" Goodman 1 15 57 . -Ithaca Sporting Goads °957 150.0, Lewis Adesso Everett Mc, ,wade 136,00 .6G Everett Mc,,wade 36 96.60 Everett Mc�aade Frank S. Xostrub 52.60 The Sh.eryrin William-8 Co, 5. Fraxlclin. R. Beach �7°25 Henry Johnson 95.00 City Chamberlain 3.00 6 Cora Mae Carlton 00 .0 Anne Otis 25.00 Marjorie Barnard 50'00 69.10 Ithaca Printing Service ° Van Natta Office Equipment Co. .95 5'50 Ithaca .Printing}Aervice T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 17.12 New York Telephone Co 57.52 College Chevrolet Co. , Inc. 669.11 l}.1F Andy Soyring 14:v State Street Tydol Service 1.23 Cramer' s Auto Parts 17.21 Tioga Auto farts 6.24 Sta.11rr,n Of Ithaca., Inc. 2.70 y.- Ithaca Gear & Ala'.*o Parts rt?. l(%09 Henry R. read 22.50 .7 The B. F. Goodrich Co. 2.4 Inc.Stallnan of 3.g4 Sta,AJU:gln, :;" Ithaca., Inc Sci f i c Inst -e-Vt 9.50 Stall,, Di4triisttin„ Corp. 236.00 Socor�y lraculzm Oil Co 1.1.50 Duke's Larc:i 36.05 Olyrrrpia Restaurant Y,0 2 CCh.i:0i1 CO'J.�T»IL AUDIT SIM2 J.zly 7, io,;7 John IA. Mulligan $ g9'00 j Ronald J. Casciotti 39.90 Lew R. Cornelias 26.15 Herbert L. van Ostrand 117.01 3.Ithaca SpoY•ting Gods 6.2S Cornell iniversity 6.0g The D�1 Rarking Meter Co. �`)°6g Totapkir_s Memorial Hospital 50^00 Robert Packer Hospital 37.00 .: , 4 .20 Ivan Co k- AF 'R JED BY FINA110E COiVEITTEE COMNIO�d COUNCIL PROC 0012�C_ July 7, 1954 ' Page 3 TRP.FFIC QMMNANCF iMEIMLXNT: Attorney Dahmen presented and read a traffic ordi- nance amendment as recommended by the Traffic Comission after trial which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Adams RESOLYM, that Ceetion 181 Schedule II of trticle XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Through Streets, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following. Hancock Street, Pleadow Street to Lake Avenue. Effective upon publication. Ayes: 10 NNays. 0 Unanimously Carried AUK: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson R-,ZOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried ADDITIONAL APPR MA,TION: Alderman ?.alkinson called attention to a voucher for Tompkins County Yle*orial Hospital in the amount of $50.00 and one for Robert Packer Hospital in the amount of "1374.00 for hospital and medical care for a patrolman injured in the line of duty. He recommended an additional appropriation be made to the Police Department budget to cover this expense. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RFSOUM, that the sum of $424.00 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, Police 'Department, budget, item '134..k, to cover this expense. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried RME CONFERENCE: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens IMOLVED, that Attorney Dahmen and Alderman Johnson be authorized to make a trip to Rome, N. Y. , on July 8th to confer with Rome officials regarding problems of annexation; and that they be reimbursed for their necessary expenses upon sub- mission of proper vouchers. Ayes: 9 Rays: 0 Not Voting: 1 - Johnson Carried I= SUM: Alderman Wilkinson recommended thet a general study be made of the condition of all city trees. Alderman Porter concurred, stating that the condi- tion of the trees is a little more serious than realized, and recommended that a committee be appointed to undertake such a study. By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVE?, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee comprising of Council and Board of Public Works members together with representative of local utility companies to undertake a study of the city's present tree problem and make a report of their findings. Carried Eayor Cook joined Alderman Adams in commending Forester Baker for his work in look-• ing after the city trees anO the •ayor also commended Alderman Wilkinson for his advice and assistance lent a local hosts owner on whose house a large tree fell . duri.rw a recent thunderstorm. He then named Aldermen Wilkinson, Porter and Adams together with Board of Public Works members Egan. Gaurnier and Clynes as a Committ- ee to undertake a study of the tree problem and advised them to consult with representatives of the local utility companies during their study. VACP11ONS: Alderman Johnson asked for an informal discussion of the proposed rules ?,overning vacations as'it applies to hourly paid employees. After some discuss- ion, the matter was left with the Charter & Ordinance Committee for further study and report at the next meeting. T% 1F'T E&Q=: Alderman Graves requested a report from the County Relations L;«mmittee regarding the publication of a list of tax exempt property in the city a$ required by law. He reported that the estimated cost of such publication 1-yould not exceed $500.00 and that inasmuch as it is required by the State Tax Law and many taxpayers demand the information it should be dose. The Committee had no report to make at this time. Sr Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Visnyei Arsowm, that the sum of $540.00 be made available for this purpose. Alderman Johnson suggested that action on this matter be delayed pending a report from the County Relations Committee. 8y Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Dickens INSO 1D. that the notion be tabled until the next regular meeting of the Council pending a report on the matter from the County Relations Committee. Ayes: 8 ;nays; 1 w Graves Not Voting: l - vimwei notion Carried On motion the meeting was adjourned. George A. Hlean, City Clerk commON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. July 28• 1954 PRESENT: Mayor _ Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gibson, Connolly, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott Comm. of Public Works - Egan, Colbert, Saperstone, Gaurnier, Bradford, Clynes Planning Board Comm. - Price, Tabery Brown, Osborn Supervisors - Flynn, Shoemaker, Vail, Hall, Conley Attorney - Dahmen Police Commissioner - Stallman Assessor & B1dg.Commr.- Thorne City Historian - Stevens Supt. of Public Wks. - Laverty City Engineer - Cass Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, Mayor Cook opened the meeting by explaining it was a special meeting for the purpose of hearing reports from the County Relations Committee and the special committee appointed at the last meeting to study the city's tree problem, and for such other business as might properly come before the Council at this time. STATE TP.AFFIC COMMISSION LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from the N.Y.State Traffic Commission advising that recent legislation, effective July 1, 1954, provides a penalty for failure to obey "USE LO'°JER GEAR" signs on State highways. The letter advised that an order had been issued to the State Department of Public Works covering the erection of side-mounted signs at two locations on the South Aurora Street Hill to comply with the law. CITY JAIL REPORT: The Clerk read a report on the condition of the City Jail, inspected on June 10, 1954, filed by the N.Y.State Commission of Correction. The report was accepted and ordered filed, CITY JUDGE: The Clerk read a letter from City Judge, Edward J. Casey, requesting authorization to attend the Moran Institute on Delinquency and Crime to be held at St. Lawrence University, Canton, N.Y. during the period August 15th. to 21st. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the request be approved; and that Judge Casey be authorized to attend at City expenses as requested. Carried VACATION & SICK LEAVE: The Clerk read a letter from Donald J. O'Connor, business representative of Int. Assoc. of Machinists Union, criticizing lack of action on the part of the City in respectto overtime pay, sick leave and vacation policies as it applies to hourly paid employees in the Department of Public Works. Mr. O'Connor, who was present, reviewed the letter in great detail. Mayor Cook advised that the Special Committee and the Charter & Ordinance Committee have respective phases of these problems under study and expressed his confidence that reports will be forthcoming in the future. YiYCROFILMING RECORDS: The Clerk read a letter from City Historian Stevens calling attention to the possible loss of vital and historic records of the City and their lack of availability for reference. He recommended that a committee be appointed to confer with a similar committee from the Board of Supervisors to evolve a subsidiary organization with power to equip, house and maintain a suitable unit in which public or private records may be photostated or mycro- filmed and permanently retained for reference. Mayor Cook reactivated a committee appointed in 1952 to make a similar study. He named Alderman Wilkinson to replace former Alderman Hall and named Alderman Johnson as a new member, together with the City Attorney and City Clerk. TUNING FORK & ROUTE 19 BY-PASS• Mayor Cook presented three letters urging Council consideration of the Thorne proposal for an alternate for Route 13 by-pass as it affects the City. It was moved by Alderman Wilkinson, seconded by Alderman Adams and carried that the letters be received and read at the adjourned session of this meeting with other official Boards. TAX_EXEMPT PROPERTY: Alderman Gibson reported that he found it was not necessary for the Supervisors to take any action in regard to publishing a list of tax exempt property inasmuch as it is felt that the provisions of the tax law are being complied with by publishing this information in a condensed tabulated form. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 July 28, 1954 By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund for the purpose of publishing a complete detailed list of tax exempt property in the City. Ayes: 3 - Graves, Connolly and Visnyei Nays: 7 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gibson, Adams, Gentle and Scott Not voting: 1 -Komaromi Motion Defeated TREE PROBLEM: Alderman Wilkinson reported that at a meeting with Board of Public Works representatives it was pointed out that the Superintendent has recently made an organizational realignment which will permit the Forester to devote his full time to the tree problem and at the request of the Board the Committee had agreed to waive any immediate concern of the tree problem for the present. He noted that the Board had asked that the Superintendent be notified in writing of any bad tree conditions and advised the Aldermen to follow this practice. He asked that the Committee be continued and the Mayor agreed. JUDSON HILL - YOUTH BUREAU DIRECTOR: Mayor Cook announced his appointment of Judson Hill as Youth Bureau Director, effective August 1, 1954, on a provisional basis pending .a competitive civil service examination for the position to be held in the future. He stated that Mr. Hill has been recommended by the Youth Bureau Advisory Council and asked the Council's confirmation of his appointment. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Judson Hill as Director of the Youth Bureau, effective August 1, 1954, be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried The meeting was adjourned and the Mayor announced a recess until 8:30 p.m. at which time it would be reconvened. COMBINED MEETING - COMMON COUNCIL, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PLANNING BOARD AND CITY SUPERVISORS Adjourned special meeting 8:30 p.m. July 28, 1954 In addition to the City officials listed, several citizens and residents of the Fall Creek, Bryant Tract and other sections of the city were present. Mayor Cook announced that the purpose of this meeting was to discuss and acquaint members of all the official city Boards with the various phases of the Tuning Fork and the Route 13 by-pass. He advised that it was not in any sense a public hearing on these matters. He assured interested persons who were present that such a public hearing would be held at some future time at which all would have a chance to present their views. He then asked the Clerk to read letters which he had received regarding these problems. Letters were read from residents of the Bryant Tract area, the Fall Creek area, and the City Federation of Women's Clubs. All endorsed the Thorne Plan and urged its submission for approval. Mayor Cook then Called on Superintendent Laverty who reviewed the history of the State's arterial plan for the City of Ithaca from 1946 to date. Mayor Cook advised that the latest estimate of the cost of the Tuning Fork was $960,000.00 one-half of.which must be borne by the City. Considerable support,of the Thorne alternate plan for Route 13 by-pass was registered while it was pointed out by others that the Federal government will not participate in it because of a railroad crossing and that therefore,the State will not approve it. ' By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the Thorne plan. be presented by the Common Council to the State Department of Public Works for consideration and official action regarding its acceptance and inclusion in the arterial plans for the City of Ithaca. Carried Supervisor Hall recommended that the Council's stand in the matter be made known to Assemblyman Ashberry and Congressman Taber. Mayor Cook then announced his appointment of a committee consisting of one member each from the official bodies gathered at this meeting. The Committee was comprised of the following: James Conley, Supervisor; Don Price, Planning Board; Robert Wilkinson, Common Council; L. J. Gaurnier, Board of Public Works. He recommended that the Committee study the cost and other phases of the arterial plan as they develop and report their findings to the Council. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A Blean, Citv Cierk 2 f COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. August 4, 1954 PRESENT: Acting Mayor - Adams Aldermen - Johnson, Graves , Wilkinson, Decker, Connolly, Porter, Visnyei, Gentle, Attorney - Dahmen Chief of Police - Simmers Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lun Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh MINUTES: M_,nutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARING - BUS FRANCHISE: Acting Mayor Adams announced that a public hearing on the petition of Crispell Brothers to operate a bus line over certain streets in Ithaca to and from R. Appel Leather Products had been advertised for this time and asked if anyone wished to be heard. No one appeared in opposition to the petition. By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Visnyei WHEREAS, Crisped. Brothers of Slaterville Springs,N.Y. has filed a petition with the City of Ithaca, N.Y. requesting permission to operate a bus line from the down- town city area to the R Appel Leather Products Plant located south of the south city-line of the City and, WHEREAS, in connection with said proceeding, the said Crispell Brothers have requested to use certain city streets in the operation of said bus linty and WHEREAS, a public hearing has been conducted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca with reference to said request, and no opposition to said application has been made, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Crispell Brothers be and hereby are granted permission to use and travel over the streets of the City of Ithaca in connection with the operation of the aforementioned bus line, and that the route which they are permitted to use shall be as follows: Commencing at the corner of State and Tioga Streets, thence west along State Street to Plain Street, thence north along Plain Street to Seneca Street, thence west along Seneca Street to Fulton Street, thence north along Fulton Street to Buffalo Street, thence east along Buffalo Street to Albany Street, thence south along Albany Street to State Street, thence east along State Street to Aurora Street, thence south along Aurora Street to Hudson Street, thence southerly along Hudson Street to the City line and from the City line over a private road to the R Appel Leather Products Plant. The return trip to be made over the same route. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such consent to the usej, of said streets be granted subject to such rules, regulations and ordinances see are now in effect or may hereafter be adopted. Ayes - 8 Nays - 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Acting Mayor POLLING PLACES: The Clerk reported that since designation of polling places on August 12, 1953, for the year following the 1st. of October 1953, it has become necessary to locate a new polling place for the lst. district of the sixth ward. He recommended the use of Cayuga Motors Corp. salesroom as a polling place in this district to be used for Primary Elections to be held on September 14, 1954. He requested the Council to approve this change and to designate polling places ibr registration, elections and primaries for the year following October 1, 1954. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the new location as recommended by the Clerk be and hereby is approved and designated as a polling place for the 1st. district of the sixth ward for Fall Primary Day, September 14, 1954, and BE iT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are designated as Polling places in each election district in the City of Ithaca, N. Y., at which the registration of voters, elections and primaries shall be held during the year following the first of October 1954: First Ward 1st. District 111 Cliff St. Beebe Mission Chapel It " 2nd. „ 626 W. State St. #6 Fire Station it It 3rd.. It 532 W.Buffalo St. City Pumping Station Second Ward lst. District 119 Third St. North Side House It 2nd. It 301 W. Court St. Basement, Central School " If 3rd. If 136 W. State St. 1#5 Fire Station Third Ward lst. District 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School u it 2nd. It 301 S. Geneva St, St. John School If ,r 3 rd. It 402 S. Cayuga St, Deal & Merrick Garage COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET August 4, 1954 Norton Printing Co 19.00 Ithaca Journal 2.35 Ithaca Journal 2.51 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 1.18 New York Telephone Co. 58.72 Ithaca Printing Service 26.75 N.Y.State Electric & Gas Corp. 12.00 Ernest A. Dahmen,Jr. 100.00 City Chamberlain 8.57 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 40.20 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 31.45 Alfred P. Cook 7.55 Royal Typewriter Co.Inc. 172.50 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 22.23 Perry's Stamp Pad Service 13.25 N.Y.State Social Security Contribution Fund 640.16 The Corner Book Store 72.00 Ithaca Agency,Inc. 2,040.87 Tompkins County Trust Co. 4,180.00 Ralph J. Mazza,M.D.' 14.04 American Coin Lock Co. 12.40 Tompkins County Trust Co. 94,496.00 William Simmers 105.45 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 T.G.Miller's Sons Paper Co. 7.16 New York Telephone Co. 82.77 Wayne D. Campbell 17.00 College Chevrolet Co.Inc. 25.97 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 205.29 Stallman of Ithaca,Inc. 9.76 John M. Milligan 64.00 Colt's Manufacturing Co. 9.80 Freeville Concrete Products 199.50 Ithaca Journal 8.97 E. Paul Nedrow 63.21 Dr. Joseph H. Robbins 3.00 Dual Parking Meter Co. 20.00 Henry Johnson 200.00 Lent's 5.73 Tompkins County Treasurer 3.249.96 "Red" Herson 66,00 "Red" Herson 60.00 "Red" Herson 60.00 "Red" Herson 60.00 "Red" Herson 50.00 "Red" Herson 60.00 Tompkins County Treasurer 2,500.00 New York Telephone Co. 11.10 Reed S. Snyder 21.49 T.G.Miller's Sons Paper Co. 5.74 City Chamberlain 3.36 Hickey's Music Store 197.60 Ithaca Sporting Goods 9.87 Ned Welding Service 144.00 "Tex" Goodman 187.50 Carlton Wood 225.00 Thomas McGory 125.00 Frank Spardaro 75.00 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE: r P Cc*= COUNCIL PROCE®IIiG3 Page 2 August 4+ 195+ Fourth Ward 1st. District 1012 N.Tioga St. #7 Fire Station 2nd. " 702 N. Cayuga St. Grooms Garage 3rd. " 717 N. Aurora St. Redfield-Lyon Garage Fifth Ward let. District 402 N. Aurora St. Methodist Church n n 2nd. M 206 Be Seneca St. #2 Fire Station " " We " Jas. Law Hall Vet College, Cornell Sixth Ward 1st, District 125 Be Green St. Cayuga Motors Salesroom 2nd. " Columbia St. South Hill School 3rd• " 201 Hudson (rear) Boronkay workshop Seventh Ward let. District 311 College Ave. #9 Fire Station 2nd. " 105 Steuart Ave. East Hill School 3rd. " 502 Mitchell St. Rene Sherman School Carried D TIONfil APPROPR MOM: The Clerk reported that the - Board of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $1,366.00 to budget account #230 to cover unusual and unbudgeted expenses incurred as a result of a recent windstorm. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the sum bf $1,366.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, Budget account 230, as requested. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Carried ADDITIONS PROPRIATIQ: The Clerk reported that since adoption of the budget traveling expenses aggregating $175.32 had been incurred by E. Paul Nedrow, while attending the National and State Sealers' Conferenceswith the understanding that additional appropriations would be made by the Council. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman -Porter RESOLVED, that the sum of $175.32 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #137, to cover these expenses. Ayes: 8 Nays: 0 Carried ASST. =;_0=1§REPORT: The Clerk read a report from Chas. Weaver, Asst. Fire Chief on his recent attendance at the annual meeting of the N.Y.State Association of Fire Chiefs held June 6-9 in New York. The report was acknowledged and ordered filed. ALT, E�RN=RM _ ROUTE #lli BY Pam; The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had approved and recommended for Council approval the alternate plan for a by-pass route for State route #13, through the city, as prepared by Planning Director Thorne. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter WHEREAS, the City Planning Board on August 2, 1954 formally approved the alternate plan for a by-pass route for State route #13, through the city, and WHEREAS, the Planning Board at the same time requested approval by the Common Council. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this plan entitled ALTERi3ATE PLA-a 33_ —PRO thioll.eh TTHA A. EFjPHAST 7 JXQ RAF E" AND 33MU.ST TAT, ,S,TTF'S, dated 1953-34, be and hereby is officially approved by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y., AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said plan be referred back to the Planning Board for further recommendation regarding its inclusion in the Official Map of the City, AND BE IT TURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing on said proposed alternate plan for route 13 bypass through Ithaca be held at a meeting of the Common Council to be held September 1, 1954: and that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to cause a notice of such hearing to be published in the official city newspaper at least five (3) days prior thereto. Carried REV_ALUATI_ON:� Assessor Thorne reported that the revaluation program is progress- ing very satisfactorily and that the field workers are being received very well generally by property owners. AUDIT; By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED. that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 August 4, 1954 CHARTER & Q=ANCE _COf*1ITfEE,REF0TL Alderman Johnson made a progress report on the Charter & Ordinance Conmiittee's study of the vacation at1c1. sick leave policy for City employees as it affects hourly paid employees in the Department of Public Works. He expressed the hope that a final report would be ready for the next meetingi POLICE 2MV13 REPORT.:. Police Chief Simmers reviewdd his attendance at the N.Y. State Association of Chiefs of Police Conference held July 26-29 in New York, stating that he felt it was very beneficial to him and expressed his appreciation to the Council fdr permitting him to attend. T9 EXEMPT PROPERTY: Alderman Connolly reported that he had made a trip to Albany regarding the City's tax exempt property and reviewed his discussions regarding this matter with officials of the State Equalization Board. He reviewed section 12 of the Tax Law which provides for the annual publication of a tabulated state- ment covering the exempt property, which statement shall be prepared and be caused to be published by the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors. He criticized the Council for failing to take action insisting on such publication and stated that his vote in favor of such action was a vote to comply with the law in this respect. He asked that the matter be reconsidered by the Council. Alderman Johnson expressed his opinion that the law has been complied with and that inasmuch as the rolls are always open for public inspection that it would be a waste of money. He recommended that no further action be taken on the matter. Alderman Graves insisted that no satisfactory reason had been given for not publishing the list and reported that constituents from his Ward demand that it be done. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the Mayor be directed to see that the necessary steps are taken immediately to comply with the law requiring publication of a list of all the tax exempt property in the City of Ithaca. Alderman Johnson expressed his opinion that the motion was improper and out of order since action to recind former action taken in this respect should first be taken, and he suggested that the matter be tabled. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by .Alderman Gentle RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled Notion Carried Alderman Graves suggested that the Clerk be directed to write the Attorney General for an opinion as to whether or not present practices comply with the law. No action was taken on this suggestion. Acting Playor Adams then ruled that any further discussion of this matter was out of order at this time. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Q Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk COITION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. September 1, 1954 Present: Mayor - Cook Aldermen - Adams, Gibson, Dickens, Wilkinson, Johnson, Connolly, Porter, Komaromi, Decker, and Gentle Attorney - Dahmen City Chamberlain - Lull Assessor & Bldg. Comm. - Thorne Commissioner of Pub. Wks. - Saperstone Deputy City Clerk - Sinsabaugh KINUTES: Minutes of preceeding meeting were duly approved. PLA&]NING BOARD ACTION: The Clerk read a resolution passed by the Planning Board at a special meeting held August 31, 1954 approving the route #13 by-pass be added to the official map of the City of Ithaca and urging Common Council approval. PUBLIC HEARING - ALTERNATE FOR ROUTE #11 BY-PASS: Mayor Goof announced at this time that a public hearing would be held regarding the inclusion of the Alternate Plan for Route 7'13 by-pass as a part of the official map of the City of Ithaca. He asked if any one would like to be heard at this time. vi. rray VanYarter representing. the Fall Creek Civic Association, and Wm. Black representing the Belle Sherman Civic Association spoke briefly endorsing this plan rya and urged its approval. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter WHEREAS, The Planning Board of the City of Ithaca has approved the Alternate Plan for Route 1'r13 by-pass and its inclusion in the official map of the City of Ithaca and. WHEREAS, a public hearing, duly advertised has been held on this date, September 1, 1954 by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New ?ork that the Alternate Plan for Route #13 by-pass as approved and recommended by the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca be and hereby is approved and made a part of the official map of the City of Ithaca, New York. Carried BERGHOLTZ TRACT ANNEXATION: At the August 10, 1954 meeting of the Stewart Park Commission a motion was passed by the Commission recommending to the Common Council and the Board of Public Works that necessary steps be taken to annex the Bergholtz . Tract to the City of Ithaca. Mayor Cook referred this action to the Charter and Ordinance Committee and the Board of Public Works jointly for study. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that since adoption of the budget traveling expenses aggregating $88.69 had been incurred by Judge Casey by his attendance at St. Lawrence University August 15, 1954 to August 21, 1954 to attend courses on delinquency and crime, with the understanding that additional appropri- ation would be made by the Common Council. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the sum of $88.69 be and the same is hereby appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations Budget Account 118 as requested. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried AkIERICA14 WATER T,TORKS ASSOCIATIOti ATTENDATCE: The Clerk read a request from the Board of Public Works requesting the Common Council to authorize the attendance of Charles Rich, Assistant to the Superintendent of Public lJorks to attend the American Watex°aorks Association meeting to be held September 8, 9, 10 at I,ontauk Point, Long Island, N.Y. By Alderman Dickens: Seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, ,that the recommendation be approved; and that Xr. Rich be and hereby is authorized to attend said meeting at City expense. Carried CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works has approved the purchase of a portable traffic line paint striper from the J. C. Georg Construction Company in the amount of $510.00 and requested the Common Council to authorize the withdrawal of this amount from Capital Reserve Fund #5 to pay for this equipment. By Alderman Dickens; seconded by Alderman Wilkinson WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General hunicipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment, designated as "City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund r5, Public Works Equipment, and COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 September 1, 1954 WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said fund be made for the purchase of a portable traffic line paint striper, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure, of the sum of $510.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the paxrahase of a portable traffic line paint striper be and hereby is authorized and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $510.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 10 Carried and approved by the Mayor Nays: 0 CAPITAL RESERVE-TRANSFER:, The Clerk reported that on August 25, 1954 the Board of V Public .orks approved gravel-basing the streets of Fall View Terrace, Westmount Drive, Warren Place and Elmcrest Circle approximately 2700 feet at a cost of $5,000 and requested the Common Council to transfer the sum of $5,000 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving for this purpose. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Johnson WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund #3. Street Paving, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said fund to be made for the gravel-basing of approximately 2700 feet on Fall View Terrace, Westmount Drive, Warren Place and Elmcrest Circle, a specific item of = capital improvement which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $5,000 from Capital Reserve Fund #3 for the purpose above mentioned be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw the said sum of $5,000 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 10 Carried and approved Nays: 0 CAPITAL RESERVE-TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that on August 25, 1954 the Board of Public Works approved the construction of the 8 inch water line from VanNatta Dam to Crescent Place to service South Hill and the new Water District and requests the Common Council to transfer the sum of $3,225.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #6, Water and Sewer Department Construction for this purpose. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Gibson WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up, pursuant to section 6 c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund #6, Water and Sesser Department Construction, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said fund to be made for completing of construction of the 8 inch water line from VanNatta Dam to Crescent Place to service South Hill and the new Water District, a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed from said Reserve Fund. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $3,225.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #6 for the purpose above mentioned be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw the said sum of $3,225.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Carried and approved REED SNIDER FTTER• The Clerk read a letter addressed to the Common Council from Reed S. Snyder former kcting Director of the Youth Bureau thanking the Council for their cooperation during his stay with the City. Mayor Cook ordered that the letter ba placed on file. By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Clerk be requested to write a letter to Reed S. Snyder thanking him for the fine work that he performed during his supervision of the Youth Bureau. Carried JAAYJES R. GRAVES LETTER• The Mayor asked the Clerk to read a letter written by Alderman Graves who was unable to attend the meet the publishing of the tax exempt list of properties in the paper,Graves again urged felt it should be done. paper, stating that he Mayor Cook stated that nothing could be done until a motion to reconsider was made. Alderman Porter suggested that at the October meeting the matter be reconsidered. ADDING UCH E- CHart RVDT Arti,c nFFICE Alderman Wilkinson read a letter written by Adeline C. Lull, City Chamberlain requesting the machine, stating that this machine would do the necessary work so importantstodher Office. She estimated the cost of this machine to be about $600.00 and that this replacement was necessary as the old machine had been in operation about 40 years. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that upon due process of informal bidding in the best interests of the City; the City Chamberlain be authorized to proceed with the purchase of a new elec- tric adding machine to cost approximately $600.00, with such funds being expended from the 1954 account of the City Chamberlain. Ayes: 10 Carried and approved by the Mayor Nays: 0 COMMON COUNCIL MCEEDINCS Page 3 September 1, 1954 TOMPKINS COUNTY 'RUST CO. LET= ,FXCCHANGE OF BONDS A letter was read from Wm. H. Burns, President of the Tompkins County Trust Co. which is as follows: TOMPErNS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY ITHACA., N.Y. August 16, 1954 Mr. George A. Biean City Clerk Ithaca, New York Dear George: We have deposited with the City of Ithaca as partial security to their deposits, $400,000 U. S. Treasury 2's which mature December 15, 1954. In order to have these bonds released so that we will be in a position to either accept the money for the same or ex- change them for a new issue, we would like to substitute for the above $400,000 U. S. Treasury 2 1/2's due November, 1961. We have already received the new bonds from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and are ready to make the exchange at your convenience. We understand that you will have to have authorization from the Finance Committee. Very truly yours, s/ W. H. Burns William H. Burns President WHB:jr By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the recommendation as outlined in the above letter, be and the same is hereby approved and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and directed to negotiate with the Tompkins County Trust Company for the transfer of same. Carried HOARD OF EDUCATION AGREEMENT: Alderman Wilkinson presented an agreement between The Ithaca City School District and the City of Ithaca for a renewal of contract for tax collection and enforcement, legal counsel and other services supplied to the School District by the City. The contract to cover a four year period beginning July 1, 1954 and ending on June 30, 1958 at an annual sum of $3,438.50. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and the School District as presented be and hereby is approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute same on behalf of the City. Carried EM DAM: Alderman Wilkinson presented a bill by Ernest A. Dahmen,Jr, City Attorney in the amount of $150.00 for extra work that he had done in preparing the above agreement with the City School District stating that the increase in the new agreement for the City Attorney's services would make up this amount to the City. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the billsas presented by the City Attorney in the amount of $150.00 be and the same is hereby approved for payment. Carried MMESTMEA]T OF CAPITA F'I1 : Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee recommends that balances in Capital Reserve Funds -#3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 be made available for investments. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the Common Council request the Board of Public Works to indicate all free balances in Capital Reserve Accounts 0, #4, f5, 71,L6, and #7 available'for investment purposes. Carried SERIES J BONDS: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee approved the investment of the free balance in Capital Reserve Fund #9 in U. S. Savings Bonds, Series J in the amount of $24,480.00 and asked for Council approval. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the sum of $24,480.00 a free balance in Capital Reserve Fund #9 be invested in U. S. Savings Bonds, Series J and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to negotitate their purchase for the City of Ithaca. P_..... COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 4 September 1, 1954 COUNCIL CHAMBERS --SEATING PLAN: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee had studied further the new plan for seating arrangement and requested Council approval and that the Board of Public Works be requested to proceed with bid awards. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve the seating arrangement as presented by the Board of Public Works and requests the Board of Public Works to proceed with the awarding of bids as approved previously. Carried CHAS. WEAVER- ATTENDANCE AL FIRE SCHOOL: Alderman Decker presented a letter from the City of Ithaca Fire Commissioners requesting approval of the Attendance of Assistant Fire Chief Weaver at the State Fire School to be held in Rochester, N.Y. October 10th. to 15th, 1954 at an approximate cost of $80.00. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that Assistant Fire Chief Weaver be authorized to attend this school at City oxpcnsB as requested. 'Ayes. 10 Nays: 0 Carried STATEMENT OF POLICY CAYUGA HEIGHTS AREA XATION_ Alderman Johnson on the request of Mayor Cook read the Statement of Policy of Annexation of Cayuga Heights as Proposed by the Mayor's Joint Committee. He then answered questions asked him by Alderman Gentle, Connolly and Decker. The Statement is as follows: STATEMENT OF POLICY OF ANNEXATION OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS AS PROPOSED BY THE MAYORS JOINT COMMITTEE Municipal Services j General The extension of municipal services such as fire, police, public works activities exclusive of water and sewer and general governmental functions, while they involve many difficulties in transition, are by no means insurmountable and compared with the problem of sewer and water are of much smaller magnitude. It can be presumed that they will settle themselves over a reasonable period of time. The quality of service throughout any annexed area will be equivalent to that now furnished in the present City. To assure payment of a fair share of the cost of all such municipal services by every property owner, the area annexed must agree to revaluation of assessment on the same basis that the City is now in process of accomplishing. With reference to fire, we propose that the City would establish a station in Cayuga Heights in view of the distances and property values involved. Whether this should be accomplished by establishing a new company or relocating an existing company involves matters that this Committee should not now determine. Sewer All existing streets in Cayuga Heights Village are to be served with both trunk and lateral sewer lines including trunk lines or enlargements to the City Treatment Plant at the expense of the properties benefited. Such sewers will be installed by the City on bonds issued by the City. The area served will constitute a special assessment district within the enlarged city. This expense should be substantially the same as the installation of the same sewers by any other method, viz: contracting with the City for disposal, or building a separate system and disposal plant. To handle the present day volume of sewage and additional sewage from suburban areas (approximately a * Items (1) . (2) and (3) throughout are related. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET September 1, 1954 Ithaca Journal News,Inc. 3.14 The Todd Co. ,Inc. 5.50 A* C. Gibson Co. ,Inc. 24.39 Ithaca. Journal News,Inc. 6.84 Addressograph-Multigraph Co. 11.03 N;Y.State Electric & Gas Corp. 10.36 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 14.45 Ithaca Printing Service 33.35 New York Telephone Co. 40.82 H. C. Thorne 14.49 H. C. Thorne 12.60 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 36.48 Ernest A. Dahmen,Jr. 100.00 Malcolm J. Mann,M.D. 25.00- William A. Dicker 80.50 Edward J. Casey 88.69 The Chase National Bank of N.Y. 5.00, Anne Otis 37.50 - Marjorie Barnard 50.00 Martin J. O'Brien 31.10 ' N.X. Telephone Co. 95.47. T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. •78 Royal Typewriter Co. 165.00 State Street Tydol 26.35 ` Plaza Nash Corp. 3.75 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 124.42 L. R. Pierce 1-95 - Leland G. Wilkinson 21.53' Sherwin-Williams Co. •24 City of Ithaca - Water & Sewer 2.43 - Tompkins Co. Memorial Hospital 8.64 Erich E. Schaefer,M.D. 4.00», Olympia Restaurant, Catherine G. Comes 13.20 Russell Savey 27.90 Ithaca Journal 9.68 " Henry Johnson 95.50 Ithaca Sporting Goods 36.00=' T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 17.14 ` Franklin Beach 3.00 Reed S. Snyder 23.38 Norton Electric Co. 1.00 N.Y.Telephone Co. 8.40 " Robinson & Carpenter .96 Franklin R. Beach 98.25 Johnsons Boat Yard 80.00 Kiwanis Club of Ithaca 336.50 Ernewt A. Dahren Jr 150.00 A 0 . BY FININCE COMMITTEE: . e _ f � a ° COMMON COUNCIL PROCMDGS Page 5 September 1, 1954 (statement cont'd) population of 44,000) in accordance with recommended standards, certain enlargements, replacements and improvements are required: (1) The present Treatment Plant requires certain Improvements for the proper service of the present area now being served. (2) Further improvements and enlargements to the plant are necessary to accommodate outside areas not now being served. (3) Various replacements and enlargements are required in the existing sewers (including enlargements in the Old Village). It is proposed by this Committee: That the improvements to the Treatment Plant for the proper service of the present area now being served be made in accordance with TABLE 4 of the 1946 Greeley and Hansen Report (shown on Page 117 of the Report of the Greater Ithaca Fact-Finding Committee). This is to be paid by the City. (2) That the further improvements and enlargements to the Plant necessary to properly accommodate a population of 40,000 be made in accordance with the additional im- provements proposed by Greeley and Hansen as shown on Page 118 of the Report of the Greater Ithaca Fact-Finding Committee. This is to be paid for entirely by areas outside the City. Under present conditions Cayuga Heights would pay 75% of this cost and the balance would be paid by other outside areas when annexed. (3) That the replacements and enlargements required in the existing sewers be made in accordance with Proposed Improvements as shown in the Greeley and Hansen Reports (shown on Pages 118 through 120, Page 121 and Page 131 of the Report of the Greater Ithaca Fact-Finding Committee). This is to be paid by the enlarged city through the existing sewer rates. For purposes of information, sewer costs in the Treatment Plant and rehabilitating the existing City and Village sewers are estimated as follows (Source: Report of the Greater Ithaca Fact-Finding Committee): Estimated Adjustment of Costs 1946 194,9 1954 (1) Page 117 - Improvement of Plant to take care of present area served $61,000 $122,000 (2) Page 118 -Further improvements and enlargements to Plant $90.000 $180,000 (3) Pages 118 thru 120, Page 121 and Page 131: Clinton St. & Plain St. Interceptor $ 95,350.00 State St. Relief Line 101,100.00 South Hill Interceptor 12,000.00 Linden Ave. Replacement 11,100.00 West Hill Interceptor 38,800.00 Hector St. Replacement 19,800.00 Comm COUNCIL PROCEEDws Page 6 September 1, 1954 (statement cont'd) Estimated Adjustment of Costs l.� 4Q 954 Additional Sewer Lines (eight projects) $ 49,100.00 Cayuga Heights Village Replacement No. 1 14,000.00 Cayuga Heights Village Replacement No. z 14.850.00 $356,100 $476,500 Page 116 estimates the total cost of additions and improvements to the Treatment Plant as $225,004.00 in 1949• Adjusted to 1954 using an index of construction costs brings it to about $302,000.00 ($122,000 plus $180,000 as shown above). In following the policy relative to Sewer as outlined above, the costs (using the figures of the Report of the Greater Ithaca Fact-Finding Committee adjusted to 1954 costs) would be as follows: C ost C,� y Village Other Argas (1) $122,000 $122,000 $ 0 $ 0 (2) $180.000 $ 0 75% or $135,000 25%or $45.000 (3) $476,500 94% or$448,000 6% or $ 28,500** *** Total $733,500 $570,000 $163.5oo ** These percentages of 94% and 6% are based on population (29,257 - City, 1900 - Village) and approximate water consumption of City and Village. A proportionate share of this cost will be paid by other areas when annexed. Water All existing streets in Cayuga Heights Village are to be provided with water mains and service Lines at the expense of the properties benefited. The area served Will constitute a special assessment district within the enlarged city. Water mains and accessory equipment required to maintain proper pressure will be installed on the same benefit basis as the installation of the sewer lines. The problem is much smaller because a good portion of the new part of the Village (the old Cayuga Heights Water District) is already served. This method is the only one that is fair to the present City, the Old Village, and present water users in the old Water District. By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Dickens RFSOLVED, that the Statement of Policy of annexation of Cayuga Heights as pre• pared by the Mayor's Committee on annexation and accepted by the Board of Public Works at a special meeting held on September 1, 1954 be and hereby is approved. Carried The Mayor then commended the Council members and the Board. of Public Works members who comprised the committee and all others who contributed their time in Preparing the statement and dissolved the committee with thanks. &U M By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson BESOIVED, that the bills as audited by the Finance Committee be and they. hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried OIL MOTION the meeting was adjourned. tHaward J. nsabaugh y Ci clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF .ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7;30 p.m. October 6, 1954 PRESENT: Mayor Codk Aldermen! J66son, Graves, V111kinson, Dickens, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott Attorney - Dahmen Chamberlain _ Lull City Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk _ Sinsabaugh MINUTES:, Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. WOAERIS COiBUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL: A petition from the Women's Community Nursery School was presented requesting the City to set aside two parking spaces on the north side of Seneca Street, adjacent to the School Building, for use as a "Children�s Loading Zone" between the hours of 9:00 A.H. and 12:15 P.Mo, Monday through Friday. The petition was referred to the Traffic Commission for consideration. TnIAGE INCREASE: The Clerk read a letter from Lodge x1607, International Association of hachinists, requesting wage increases and other fringe benefits for hourly rated employees for the year 1955. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens bM RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Board of Public Works for study and consideration in their budget preparation for the year 1955. _Carried CITY COURT _ EXTRA HELP: The Clerk read a letter from Edward J. Casey, City Judge, requ.es,ting. extra office help for City Court.. Mayor:Cook referred the letter to the Finance Committee for study and report. CLAP L R SERVE TRANSFER• The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved the purchase of heavy duty truck, equip ed with a winch, and,,requested ,the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum,of 10,272.00 from Capital Reserve Fund !�5, .Public_,Works Equipment, to pay for it. ` -By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson . aIEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6 c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital.Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment, designated as Capital Reserve Fund �5, Public Works Equipment, and Z`1HENEAS, the Board of Public .Trlorks has requested that an appropriation from said Fund be made for the purchase of a heavy duty truck, equipped with a winch, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, NCta THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the expenditure of the sum of $].0;272.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund :A5 .for ,the,,purchase of a ~heavy duty truck, equipped with a winch, be and hereby is authorized; and the ,;City Clerk is:-hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $10,272.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor CAPITAL RESERVE TRINSFER• The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved the purchase of a new street grader and requested the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $11,985.00 from Capital ,Reserve Fund 1�5, Public Works Equipment, to pay for it. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson °�MREAS., there has heretofore been set°upvpursqax3t. to. Section.6c a€ the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public Works Equipment, designated as Capital Reserve Fund <<5, Public Works Equipment, and 4S REAS -the Board of_Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said Fund be,made far.°the,purchase of a street ,grader; a specific item ofwequipment, the Purchase of which may be-financed from said Reserve'Fund, N%l THEREFORECBE. IT,RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $11,985.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of a street grader, be and hereby is authorized-, , and the City Clerk is hereby authorized, and directed to transfer the suM,of $11,985.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes; 12 Nayst 0 Carried and approved by the.:Mayor; SALE OF. LOT .. GIIES STREET. .The Clerk reported that the,Board,of;Public•Works had ; :4 recomended the sale; at public auction,}'of a city-orated Tot at the northeast corner. of Giles Street and•Treva Avenue at' a price of not less than the appraised value thereof. He' reported further that the Board had caused an appraisal of the lot to be .made.. that it had been appraised at $750.00. COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 October 6; 1954 By Alderman Scott: seconded by Alderman Porter "HEREAS,, a request has been presented for the purchase of a city-owned lot at the northeast corner of Giles Street and Treva Avenue in the City of Ithaca, and InkiEREAS, upon investigati4on by the Board of Public Works it appears that-this lot is not needed for public purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESGLVED ° that 'the followjhg 8escribed premises lie sold at Public auction under the direction of• the`City clerk: THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situatW4n the City`of" Iths.ca, County of Tompkins and State of New York, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point in the southerly line of Giles Street 108 feet more or less westerly from the westerly line of East State Street; running thence southeasterly 30 1/2 feet to a point; thence southwesterly 10$Xeet:to a point;tW`en6e 'northwesterly 38 'feet to a point in the southerly line of� Giles;,street; thence iYortheasterly along the southerly line of Giles Street 168 feet.more .or less to the point or place of beginning, Being a part of the premises conveyed to the City of Ithaca by William R. Hall by deed dated February 16, 1934 an& recorde&131' ompkins County Clerk's Office in Liber 2 4 of Deeds#;,at,PW 10• TE�--iS"0 SASE: S uccessful bidder will be required to submit a check in the amount . f at at 10% of iii 140,qLt, e Of,,sale,,: the'balance `i in ad6iti$r,!to`th'e c' th �j •�� ta � t ' ' * onvdf3is►er�r m�' T��C�T� N'�'to,4 got,� eFs than be accept 'MT 05 ;` + �: �, .. tim BE IT BU.ITMR RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to advertise and sell said property at public auction in the manner pre- scribed by law, and he is hereby directed to refuse any bids for a sum less than $750.00, the appraised value thereof, plus advertising costs, and he is directed to include such limitation in the advertisement for sale, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized and directed-to execute and deliver a QUIT CLAIM deed of said property to the successful bidder. Unanimously carried and approved CAPITAL IESi~RVES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works have advised that it is the sense of the Board that there are no free balances available in Capital Reserve Funds #3, 4, 5, 6 & 8 for investment at this time. Alderman ?r.?:_ ki.nson expressed the opinion that, while it might not be wise to invest the b lance in long-term investment, he believed short-term investment of some of the finds might be to the City's advantage. The matter was referred to the Finance C,immittee and the Mayor urged Alderman Wilkinson to review the matter with the E_,ard at their next meeting. P1,_1NNING CONFE",MICE: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board, at their last regular meeting he September 13, 1954. had authorized Chairman Price to attend the National Planning Conference held in Philadelphia, Pa. on September 23-30 and requested Council confirmation thereof. Alderman Dickens explained that it was deemed necessary on short notice to have Dix. Price attend this conference and that the Planning Board authorized his attendance in anticipation of Council' approval. $y Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the action of the Planning Board in this matter-be approved and confirmed; and that rlr. Price's bill for expenses in the amount of $93.76 Which is in today's audit be and hereby is approved for payment. Ayes:12 Nays: 0 Carried ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of $150.00 be and the same hereby is appropriated from Contingent Fund to Current Appropriation, Account #112 - City Attorney, to pay for extra work by Mr. Dahmen as approved at the last meeting of the Council. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Carried QWDYIEN AVENUE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works, at a meeting held earlier today, had approved the purchase of the south easterly lot of the Speno Estate on Hudson Street for the purpose of providing a right-of-way for the proposed extension of Grandview Avenue to Hudson Street, and requested the Council' to provide an appropriation of $2,000.00 for the purchase of-this lot. Alderman Komaromi and Visnyei both reviewed discussion of the Board in this matter and urged approval. A letter from Supervisor Hh11 urging approval was read. By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Visnyei ItMEMAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Street Paving, designated as Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving, and COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET October 6, 1954 Don Price 93.76 H.C.Thorne 95.67 Mack's Photo Copies 11.52 Finger Lakes Association 591.90 Hearne Brothers,Inc. 47.50 New York Telephone Co. 85.47 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 19.46 N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 10.24 City Chamberlain 15.22 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 38.05 Ernest A. Dahmen,Jr. 100.00 Josephine Deal 6.00 William A. Dicker 34.50 The Ithaca Journal 70.84 Charlotte Tarbell 50.00 Ithaca Printing Service 52.00 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 Anne Otis 13.12 VanNatta Office Equipment 18. Moore Business Forms,Inc. 139.40 Ithaca Printing Service 183.50 T. G. Miller Sons Paper Co. 23.83 N.Y.Telephone Co. 81.22 Smith's Atlantic Service 4.90 Tioga Au�o Parts 51.00 College hevrolet Co. ,Ine. 7.26 State Street Tydol Service 6.95 Precision Tool & Gun Co. 59.60 City of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Div. 3.94 , .C. J. Rumsey & Co. 10.16 Socony Vacuum 011 Co. 15 6.52 Stallman of Ithaca 13.44 Stallman of Ithaca 2.37 Cornell Laundry & Cleaning Center .75 George W. Hallett 9.00 Malcolm J. Mann,M.D. 20.00 R. C.,Farrow 29.16 John M. Mulligan 128.00 C. J. Rumsey & Co. •95 Robinson & Carpenter 5.96 Rumsey Ithaca Corp. 122.29 Brockway Motor Co. ,Inc. 29.71 N.Y.State Veterinary College 10.00 Chairman, Workmen' Comp. Board 8.13 n n n n 13.69 American Coin Lock Co. 8.59 N.Y.Telephone Co. 8.25 T. G. Miller's Paper Co. 57.59 Norton Printing Co. 16.00 Wilcox Press Inc. 6.26 'Fahey Pharmacy 2.63 Ithaca Printing Service 12.00 Ithaca Sporting Goods 4.10 Robinson & Carpenter 5.58 S. S. Kresge Co. 1.25 Head's Service Station 8.06 National Recreation Assoc. 4.95 Clarence Becker 15.40 Ithaca Sporting Goods 41.20 Judson W. Hill 26.81 City Chamberlain 3.00 N Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 13.04 �pMVER B FINANCE COMMITTEE: J i tir�r= COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS >- Page 3 October 6, 1954 IAZIM4S� the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation be made for tie purchase of the south easterly lot of the Speno Estate on Hudson Street to provide for a right-of-way for the Extension of Grandview Avenue to Hudson Street, a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, Aad THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $2,000.90 from Capital Reserve Fund #3 for the purpose above mentioned be and hereby is authorized; nd t6t the City Clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw the said sum of 21bb0.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried 0.00L_GU�R—D - HUDSON GO iBIA STREET: Alderman Wilkinson presented a request from the Traffic Commission for funds to provide a school guard at the intersection of Hudson & Columbia Streets, and recommended that it be referred to the Finance A& Traffic Committee's of the Council for study and recommendation. Alderman Visnyei urged that action be taken at this time. Alderman Scott expressed the opinion that the request was not intended for immediate action but rather to make provision for the coming Fall. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that action be taken on the request at this time. A-T, Ayes: 5 Graves, Gibson, Connolly, Komaromi, Visnyei Nays= 6 Johnson, Wilkinson, Dickens, Porter, Adams, Scott Pass: 1 Gentle Motion Lost Mayor Cook referred the request to the Finance and Traffic Committee's for study and recommendation. C^-NELL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION LEASE: Alderman Wilkinson recommended that the City At-;.orney be requested to prepare a new one-year lease with Cornell Library Assoc. for rent of city offices in the Library Building for study by the Finance Committee aid presentation at the next meeting. Mayor Cook directed the Attorney to prepare this lease. FLUORID, ATION: Alderman Adams presented and read a written report by the Health Committee recommending fluoridation of the Ithaca water supply based on a study of printed and other material on the subject available to the committee. By Alderman Adams: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves of the practice of fluoridation of the domestic water supply for the City of Ithaca. Alderman Dickens urged delay in action on this matter. Mayor Cook expressed his desire to see a public hearing held on this subject before Council action. Alderman Porter expressed the opinion that, because the subject is so highly technical, it would be hard for the general public to comprehend and that a hearing would not benefit anyone. After further discussion it was generally agreed that a public hearing on the subject would be authorized if deemed necessary before final action is taken. Ayes: 11 Nays: 1 - Dickens Motion Carried By Alderman Adams: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the Board of Public works be instructed to determine the equipment and the cost of fluoridation, and to report these facts to the Common Council in time to provide for including them in the 1955 City Budget. Carried 1,",YCROFI1MG RECORDS_ Alderman Wilkinson announced his intention of calling a meeting of the committee appointed by the Mayor to study the mycrofilming records for preservation. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY: Alderman Graves called attention to action taken on May 19. 1954 in respect to appointment of a Committee to work with the Finance Committee in making a study and survey of tax exempt properties and asked if such a committee had been appointed or a report thereon had been made. Mayor Cook stated that the matter had been left with the Finance Committee but that no action has been taken. He urged the Finance Committee Chairman to call a meeting in this respect as soon as possible and promised to call. a special meeting of the Council f Rill discussion of this matter if deemed to be necessary. Wo Q City nM WIMTrN tha moati nv was nA in»rr�ari_ GBO_A_Blean_ _rk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDIA-GS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.ml November 3, 1954 PRF.SEI`T: Eayor - Cook Aldermen - Wilkinson, Decker, Gentle, Connolly, Komaromi, Dickens, Gibson, .Adams, Porter, Graves, Visnyei, and Johnson Board of Public T,lorks - Saperstone Attorney - Dahmen Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Deputy Chamberlain - Wright Deputy Clerk - Sinsabuagh MI11UTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. AT-IERICAN !,RJNICIPAL ASSOC. : The Clerk read a letter from the American Municipal Association concerning its 31st. annual American Municipal Congress to be held in Philadelphia, h ovember 28th to December 1, 1954 urging the City of Ithaca to send one or more representatives. Yayor Cook referred this request to the Finance Committee. POLICE BT;:'EVOLENT ASSOC. RE(-'dTEST: The Clerk read a letter written by Donald Tompkins, President of the Police Benevolent Assoc. asking for the establishment of a 40 hour work week, the incorporation of the present cost-of-living bonus as a part of the regular salary scale., and an additional across the board increase of $300.00 to all members of the Police Department. The klayor referred this request to the finance committee. FIYGER LADS X590C. COP:TRACT: The Clerk read a letter from the Finger Lakes Assoc. asking for consideration of a contract for publicity services for 1955, between the City of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes Association. Mayor Cook referred this matter to the finance committee. D P.W. STATE OF Nal YORK - ORIGIN & DESTL.ATION SURVEY: The Clerk read a letter written by the Dept. of Public 11orks of the State of New Fork in answer to a request by Mayor Cook for another origin and destination survey in the City of Ithaca stating that the survey as requested does not appear to be justified at the present time. Mayor Cook referred this letter to the Traffic Commission. ERRONICUS ASSESSME IT - R+',V. W11. BYRNE PROPT RTY: The Clerk read a letter written by City Assessor Thorne regarding the property at 210-12 Cobb St. owned by the Pev. Um. Byrne. The property is shown on the assessment roll as Land & Building and as the building had been torn down with a proper permit but not in the name of the owner the assessment remained unchanged. Assessor Thorne asks that the sum of $25.20 be refunded to the owner. Mayor Cook referred this letter to the Finance Committee. CAPITAL RESERVES: The Clerk read from the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting held on October 27, 1954 in regard to investing Capital Reserve Funds. The resolution as passed by the Board of Public !,forks stated that all Capital Reserve Funds with the exception of Capital Reserve Fund 13, Street Paving be retained as they are and that Capital Reserve Fund r'3 in the amount of $59,319.29 would be available for short term bond investments if the Common Council so desires. AUDIT: By f+lderman �•lilkinson, seconded by Alderman Dickens. RFSOLVT,D, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried F.B.I. ANYUAL LAbJ 7;,NFORCBEOIT YIEETING• By Alderman Wilkinson, seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve the attendance of Police Chief William Simmers at this meeting which was held on the 12th. and 13th. of October 1954 in. Albany, Pd. Y. Carried By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Adams RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit in the amount oi? $19.25 incurred by Police Chief Simmers while attending this conference be approved for payment;- ' and that the sum of $19.25 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to budget Item "130 to defray the above expense. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor ADDITIONAL SCHOOL GUARDS: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the request of the Traffic Commission for the appointment of two additional school guards, one for the intersection of Eddy and Cook Streets, and one at the intersection of Hudson and Columbia Sts. being approved by the Finance Committee be granted, COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET November 3, 1954 Norton Printing Coo 13.50 Wayne D. Campbell 1,40 N.Y.Telephone Co. 54.42 City Chamberlain 12.00 Duplex Electric Co. Inc. 16.00 Burroughs Corp. 585.00 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 36.30 Cortright Electric 150.21 Burroughs Corp. 104.50 The Ithaca Journal 70.27 H. C. Thorne 12.11 H. C. Thorne 14.84 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 2.88 Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. 100.00 Malcolm J. Mann, M.D. 10.00 Polling Places 306.00 Raymond W. Andrews 57.00 Herbert Poole 72.75 Joseph Mignardi 60.75 Clarence B. Tompkins 72.00 Freeman J. DeLong 73.50 William A. Dicker 34.50 Lawyer's Publishing Co. 4.50 Jim's Fix-It Shop 1.00 Marian A. Penny 10.75 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 15.13 William Simmers 19.25 Marjorie Barnard 50.00 Carrie Shipos 52.50 VanNatta Office Equipment 89.55 T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 3.53 N. Y. Telephone Co. 79.22 Andy Sooring 7.38 Elmira Harley Davidson Sales 87.75 College Chevrolet 23.16 Stallman of Ithaca, Inc. 3.62 Donahue-Halverson, Inc. 5.60 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 17.49 Henry R. Head 16.47 Henry R. Head 7.49 Rothschilds 26.95 Baker Lumber & Supply Co. 193.25 Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 222.08 Starner Sporting Goods 11.20 W. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 317.20 Gordon E. Tompkins 50,00 Dr. Malcolm J. Mann 5.00 Ralph J. Mazza 3.00 Michiana Restaurant .95 Dukes Lunch 48.10 Olympia Restaurant 12.50 John M. Mulligan 64.00 Cayuga Lumber Co. 104.16 The Ithaca Journal 6.62 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 8.01 N. Y. State Vet College 3.00 Dr. W. E. Dillenbeck 9.18 Dual Parking Meter Co. 18.80 City Chamberlain 5.79 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 18.92 Judson W. Hill 16.87 Ithaca Printing Service 6.00 VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 2.50 A. M. Little & Son 19.92 Lent's Inc. 6.00 Wilcox Press Inc. 19.43 Starner Sporting Goods 46.32 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET November 3, 1954 Ithaca Sporting Goods 20.40 Edward I. Pierce 472.00 N. Y. Telephone Co. 12.90 ,,,.Tompkins County Treasurer 500.08 Tams-Witmark Library Inc. 30.00 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE: COI'140N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 November 3, 1954 AND BE IT F'URTHTM R.,�SOLVLJ), that the stun of $300.00 be ej)propriated from the Contingent Furid to budget item A130 to dov'er the cost for the balance of the year. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Carried and approved lyy the Mayor REAL PROPERTY EXEMPT FROl�7 TAXESi Alderman Wilk9ns►on reported that in the opinion of the majority of the Finance Committee, the City Attorney and the City Assessor, the City of Ithaca is complying with Section 12 of the Tax Law as it pertains to Real Property Exempt From Taxation, and that the publishing of a tabulated list is a matter for the Board of Supervisors. Mayor Cook accepted the report and Bled that no motion would be entertained at this time. OUTSIDE FIRE RELATIONS CO111ITTEE: By Alderman Decker; Seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the Outside Fire Relations Committee be dissolved as the work allocated to the committee had been completed. Mayor Cook said that if the Council voted to dissolve the committee he would again appoint the committee as he felt that the committee should remain for the remainder of the year. Alderman Decker then withdrew his motion. ANNEXATION COI-II.iITTEE REPORT: Chairman Johnson reported that his committee was preparing a lengthy report on the annexation as pertaining to the Village of Cayuga Heights and would mail copies to all Aldermen and members of the Board of Public Works for study and would ask the mayor to call a special joint meeting to go over the matter in the near future. TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY: On July 28, 1954 the following motion was presented and defeated. "By Alderman Graves; seconded by Alderman Connolly,' "Resolved, that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund for the purpose of publishing a complete detailed list of tax exempt property in the City of Ithaca. " By Alderman Porter; seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the motion made on July 28, 1954 that the sum of $500.00 be appropriated from contingent funds to publish a complete detailed list of exempt property in the City of Ithaca and which motion was defeated now be recinded. Motion Carried and Approved by the Mayor By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca appropriate $500.00 from Contingent Funds and request the Board of Supervisors to publish the list of exempt taxable property ' in the City of Ithaca in compliance with Section 12 of the Tax Laws of New York State. Ayes: 3 _ Graves, Connolly, Visnyei Nays: 9 _ Johnson, Wilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Gibson, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Gentle Notion Defeated COUNTY HIGIT94Y TAX: Alderman Wilkinson questioned the right of Tompkins County to impose a. County Highway tax on the City of Ithaca. He asked for approval by the Mayor to have the Finance Committee with City Attorney Dahmen make a study of this matter which was granted. TRAFFIC ORDINIECE A1,1YDATS3TS: Attorney Dahmen presented and read several traffic ordinance amendments as recommended by the Traffic Commission after trail, which were acted upon as follows: By F.lderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVM, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: 1. Oak Avenue, Dryden Road to a point one hundred (100) feet westerly north side. 2. South fiurora Street; from D. L. & W. Railroad tracks to City line, west side. Effective upon publication A;re s: 12 Ways: 0 Unanimously Carried By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by hlderman Dickens RESOLVED, that Section 183, Schedule IV of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, `No Parking- No Standing Zones, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: 1. North l'lbany Street from Buffalo Street to the first driveway running northerly, east side. 2. West Court Street from Albany Street to a point one hundred (100) feet westerly, north side, effective upon publication C0JZJ0N COUP'CIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 November 3, 1954 By Alderman Decker; seconded by fi lderman Porter RESOLVED, that Section 181, Schedule II of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Through Streets,be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: Linn Street at Terrace Place. Effective upon publication Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously carried By Alderman Porter: seconded by alderman Adams RESOLVM, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking shall be limited to the following periods of time in the following locations, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following: Two Hour Parking 1. East State Street between Sage Place and Stewart Avenue, north side 2. East State Street between Elston Place and a point opposite Sage Place, south side Effective upon publication Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously carried t' By Alderman Komaromi; seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the two hour parking ordinance as presented by Attorney Dahmen in regards to parking on North Geneva Street from Court Street to a point sixty two feet southerly, west side and north Geneva Street from Court "treet to a point eighty four feet southerly, east side be referred back to the Traffic Commission for more proper posting of these areas and requests the Traffic Commission to continue the trial period there for an additional ninety days. Carried ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Howard J Sinsabaugh, Deputy City Clerk _ c.4 C ' COMiIiON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA. N. Y. Special meeting 7:30 p.m. November 17, 1954 PRESENT: Mayor - Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Connolly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott Attorney - Dahmen Chief of Police - Simmers Psst. Chief of mire Dept. - Weaver Prosecutor - Sovocool Assessor & Bldg. Commr. - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Mayor Cook announced that this special meeting had been called to hear a partial. report of the Finance Committee dealing with matters pertaining to the 1955 budget and also to hear a report from the Annexation Committee. APNEXATION: Alderman Johnson explained that this meeting was originally planned as a joint meeting with members of the Board of Public Works, as it relates to annexation but that it was decided later to delay discussion of annexation at this time in order to give members of both bodies a chance to study the report prepared -' by the Annexation Committee. He reported that copies of the report together with copies of the annexation policy approved by the Village had been mailed to Aldermen and Board members. TAZ REFUND: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that a refund in the amount of $25.20 to Rev. William Byrne, owner of property at 210-12 Cobb Street, be and hereby is approved as recommended by Assessor Thorne at the last meeting of the Council; and that the City Clerk be authorized to make such refund. Carried FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee recommend the continuance of the annual agreement, with Finger Lakes Association for publicity services for 1955 and are prepared to act favorably upon such agreement when presented. The Clerk was directed to notify the Finger Lakes Association to this effect. POLICE SURGEON: Alderman Wilkinson reported that some consideration has been given to the need for a Municipal or Police Surgeon and called upon Nr. Sovocool and hr. Simmers to express their views in the matter. Prosecutor Sovocool called attention to the existing need for chemical tests to prove intoxication in cases of arrest for driving while intoxicated. He stated that most cities in this neighborhood with the exception of Ithaca and Auburn do have a Police Surgeon. He expressed the belief that it would be a tremendous help in prosecuting such cases. Chief Simmers concurred with Mr. Sovocool and explained the further need for immediate medical examination in cases where persons arrested for intoxication have suffered injuries or brui sesdue to falls. He reported that the N.Y.State Department of Correction strongly recommend that this be done. He also reported on the need for medical care to the personnel of his department if injured on duty. Mayor Cook stated that he was in favor of having a Police Surgeon and referred the matter to the Police Department Relations Committee together with the Chairman of both the Finance and Fire Relations Committees. He named Alderman Graves as temporary chairman of this committee to serve in the absence of Alderman Gallagher, absent due to sickness in his family, and asked that a report be ready for the next Council meeting. 'POLICE DEPARTIiENT: Alderman Decker read a letter from Police Commissioner Stallman regarding salaries in the Police Department and requesting a substantial pay increase to the Police Officers, School Guards and civilian employees of the Police Department. He then read another letter from the Police Commissioner containing five specific recommendations as follows: 1. The addition of one stenographer to the Police Department personnel. 2. That members of the Police force be paid an hourly rate, above their regular pay, for any overtime duty that they may be required to perform. 3. That during the year 1955 the Council consider the addition of patrolmen to the forces 4. That the work week be reduced from 44 hours to 42 hours. 5. That the Council authorize a resolution to the effect that residents of the Town of Ithaca would be included in future Civil Service examinations with at least one year's residence required. n COYdMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 November 17, 1954 By Commissioner Decker: seconded by Commissioner Graves RESOLVED, that the Council hereby authorizes the creation of the position of an additional stenographer in the Police Department effective January 1, 1955, at the salary range of $2,200 to $2,600 with annual increments of $100, as provided for in the Compensation Plan; and that the Chief of Police be directed to request the Civil Service Commission to provide the necessary eligible list from .rich to make an appointment. Carried OVERTIME PAY: Chief Simmers reviewed the need for granting the overtime pay requested and explained that it would be computed on a straight time hourly basis using the maximum of the salary range as it applies to patrolment sergeants and captains respectively. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Johnson TZHEREAS, the Police Commissioner has presented a recommendation relating to over- t1me pay for members of the Police Department, AND WHEREAS, after study, said recommendation has been approved by the Police and the Finance Committees, NDI TF_EREFM BE IT KSOLVED, that the Council hereby approves said recommendaticn, which shall become effective January 1, 1955, AND BE IT "FURTHER RESOLVED, that the hourly rate for such overtime pay be estab- lished by dividing the maximum of the salary range as it applies to patrolmen, sergents and Captains by the normal number of hours worked per annum respectively. Carried ADDIT1014AL P.ATROLHEN: Alderman Decker reported no recommendation in respect to this matter and no action was taken. WORD K: By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the Police Commissioner's recommendation that the work week for policemen for 44 hours down to 42 hours, having been approved by the Police Committee, be and hereby is approved by the Council. Carried RZSIDENCE REr4UIREMTS OF POLICEMEN• Alderman Decker reported that the Police Committee recommend that the request to broaden the residence requirements to include the Town of Ithaca be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee and City Attorney for investigation as to its legality. It was so ordered. P_�; f. REQUEST FOR WAGE INCREASE: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance Committee have studied the request of the P.B.A. for a wage increase and recommend that the minimum and maximum of the respective salary ranges in the Police Depart- ment be raised $300. effective January 1, 1955• By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved; and that the respective base salary ranges of patrolmen, sergents and captains be increased $300.00, effective January 1, 1955• AND BE IT MRTHER RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended accordingly to read as follows: POLICE DEPARTI EM: M 1UM VIAMAIM ANN[TAT ITd +F Captain $4,400 $4,700 $100 Sergeant 4,000 4,300 100 Patrolman 3,500 3,900 100 Ayes: 10 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried _BUDGET & REM20'MDATIONS• Alderman Wilkinson called upon Asst. Fire Chief Weaver who presented the Fire Department budget for 1955 with a, request that the present cost-of-living bonus of $300. be incorporated in the 1954 Compensation Plan salaries and that an additional 8% increase be added to the salaries so adjusted. He reviewed the other individual items in the proposed budget in detail. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. XU_ALIZATION RjITE: Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the new state equali- zation rates for the towns in Tompkins County recently released by the State Equalization Board and expressed his feeling of the necessity for the City to be tepresented when the County Board of Supervisors set their equalization rate for the City of Ithaca this year. He recommended that the Finance Committee, the County Relations Committee and the City Attorney appear before the County's equalization Committee to assure the City of getting a fair rate. By.A lderman Wilkinson: Seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved; and that the city representatives mentioned be authorized and .directed to appear before the Board of Supervisors in this respect. Carried COMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 November, 17, 1954 In this connection Alderman Johnson recommended that the Mayor call a meeting of the City's representatives and the Supervisors frota the City of Ithaca as soon as possible in an effort to present a united appeal for A better rate+ Mayor Cook agreed to call such a meeting as soon as it can be arranged. Alderman Wilkinson agreed that if such a meeting produces a better conclusion then it shall supercede his- motion.t SCHOOL,GUARDSj SALARY: Alderman Wilkinson recommended that the matter of salary for school guards be referred back to the Finance and Police Committees for further study and recommendation. It was so ordered* MAYORS' SPECIAL SfiLARY COTZaTTEE REPORT: Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the report of the T,iayors' Special Committee on salaries and explained that it had been mailed to all members of the Council with the hayor's permission. He stated that schedules referred to were on file in the TiayQr's office where they may be examined. He recommended that the people who served on this committee should be recognized and commended for their work and suggested that a letter in this respect be forwarded to them individually. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk C0MMON COUNCIL A_ED BOARD OF FU 3LIC `-TOL KS P1.1OCEEDr.GS CITY OF ITHAC , , N. Y. Joint Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. November 30, 1954 P ayor -• Cook. Aldermen - Johnsonj Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, and Visrryei Public Works Commissioners - Clynes, Brftdforci, Saporstone, Egan and Gaurnier Attorney - Dahmen Supt. Public Works - Laverty Nr. T. K. Powers and Mr. John C. Burns Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh ANNEXATION: Yjayor Cook announced that he had called this special joint session to hear a report from the Special Committee, comprised of Alderman Johnson, T. K. POWers and Superintendent Laverty, appointed for that purpose. He noted that a copy of their written report had been made available to members of both bodies. Mr. Powers reviewed the written report presented by the Committee. He exhibited maps and charts in respect to various phases of the report. He reviewed in detail the areas of agreement, the areas of compromise and the area of disagreement as discussed by the Special Committee and the Village of Cayuga Heights Committee. He expressed the opinion that the report as presented meets the test of providing the various services required by the Village on a basis that they can pay for without placing any extra burden on present city taxpayers. Board of Public ',corks Commissioner Gaurnier presented a written statement which differed with the Committee's report on several matters. He explained that since he had consulted only with Commissioner Egan in preparing his remarks he was not speaking for the entire Board but rather for Er. Egan and himself. In concluding his remarks he expressed the combined opinion of Commissioner Egan and himself that the policy of the City which was adopted by the Comrllon Council and Board of Public Works on September 1, 1954 is the logical answer to annexation as far as the City is concerned. Commissicner Saperstone expressed his support of annexation provided a soJat:C,x, w'7ich will be fair and equitable to all concerned can be worked out._ Mayor Cook commended the Special Committee very highly for their work and the excellent manner in which their report was presented. He expressed his confidence in each of the three members of this Committee and said he was sure they honestly feel that acceptance of their report will benefit all concerned. He stated that final action in this matter rests solely with the Council but since the Board members are vitally interested in certain phases of the problem he felt that they should have the right to express their opinion first, as a guide to members of the Council. He expressed the feeling that City taxpayers be given an opportunity also to express their views in the matter. He then announced his intention of calling a special meeting of the Board of Public Tforks to be held December lst. at 4:30 p.m. , prior to the regular meeting of the Council, provided all six members can be present to express their opinion which will be presented to the Council at their meeting to be held at 7:30 p.m. Under this procedure he suggested that the Council could take action to accept the Committee's report favoring annexation, take action favoring annexation subject to taxpayers' approval or reject annexation. In closing Ia-yor Cook commended Commissioner Caurnier for his presentation of facts on behalf of ivr. Egan and himself and congratulated them both for their stand taken in T:ihat they believe to be protection of city taxpayers, OA? MOTI0U the meeting was adjourned. � Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk fl ti COMBi011 COU14CIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,N.Y. -_-,gular t.:ceting 7:30 P•m• December 1, 1954 PRESE17: Mai=or - Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, 4ilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Gibson, Connolly, Fortur, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Scott, Gentle Attorney - Dahmen Chief of Police - Simmers .Asst. Fire Chiefs - Weaver and Stamp Assessor - Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Commissioner of Public '.Torks - Scperstonc Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh PS.ayor's Secretary - Roberts MINUTES: rinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The ClerX reported that the Board of Public Works had approved the purchase of a power broom rack assembly and requested the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $704,17 from Capital Reserve Fund :=5, Public " = Works Equipment, to pay for it. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter fAMI'REAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to section 6c of the General Municipal Law, a Capital Reserve Fund for Public I.-Torks Equipment, designated as Capital Reserve Fund }°-5, Public Works Equipment, and WkR,iREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation from said Fund be made for the purchase of a power broom rack assembly, a specific item of equipment, the purchase of which may be financed from said Reserve Fund, NOT,,T THEREFORE BTU IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $704.17 from said Capital Reserve Fund 7',`5 for the purchase of a power broom rack assembly be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $704.17 from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. Ayes: 12 pays: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor TRAYSFER OF IMIDS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of $70,000.00 from departmental earnings to Current Appropriations , budget iicm x`181 - highways, to pay for the cost of street rt:jazrs and excavations maac by the utility companies. He explained that this was the approximate amount to be received during tl:e year from the utility companies as reimburse-i o for the city's expense in this respect. Alderman Wilkinson reported that a total from all sources amounting to $7,435.57 for such purposes has been received to date and recommended that this amount be transferred and that in the event that additional amounts are received before the end of the year the Board be advised to make an additional request. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the transfer of the sum of $7,435.57 from departmental earnings to Current Appropriations, budget item L181 - highways, be and hereby is approved. Carried ADDITIO !L AFPROP$I_TION. HURRICAP?E DA11AGE: The Clerk presented a request from the 'Board of Public Works for an additional appropriation to Current Appropriations, hudget item ;,=230 - Park Department, to cover the cost of hurricane damages to date. By Alderman Wilkinson : seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of $14,204.51 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget item '-230 - Park Department, to cover the cost of hurricane damages to date. -yes: 12 hays: 0 Carried STEWART P. RK APPROPRIATION: The Clerk presented a request of the Board of Public Works that the sum of $2,950.00, representing the insurance coverage for wind damage to the tower at Stewart Park blown down by the hurricane, be appropriated to the 1955 budget item 4;1232 for Stewart Park maintenance. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by P lderman Graves RESOLVED, that the request be approved. Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the fact that insurance premiums on this item have always been paid from the General Fund and that therefore any recovery should go back to the General Fund. CCYTIOF' COUF-CIL .F^OCEEDIDIG:> Page 2 December 1, 1954 B-T alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly. R�:_)CLVED, that the original motion in this matter be amended to Yrovid� for r,:duction of the 1955 budget for budget item `232 in a like amount. Lotion Carried h vote was then taken on the original motion which was carried. SALE OF LOT - GILES STREET: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public TJorks had recommended the sale, at public auction, of a small city-owned strip of land at the northwest corner of Giles Street and Treva Avenue at a price of not less than the appraised value thereof. He further reported that the Board had caused an appraisal of this land to be made and that it had been appraised at $100.00 By Alderman Dickens: seconded by 11derman Graves WHEREAS, a request has been presented for the purchase of a city-owned strip of land at the northwest corner of Giles Street and Treva !'.venue in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, upon investigation by the Board of Public Works, it appears that this land is not needed for city purposes, WOJ THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at public auction under the direction of the City Clerk: ALL TW T TRACT OR PLRCEL OF LAND situated in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins and Stota of New York, being mot-e particularily bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a pipe set in the intersection of the northeasterly line of Treva Pvenue and the northwesterly line of Giles Street and which said point is the southeasterly corner of the premises conveyed by Paul Lajza and Kptheryn L. Lajza to Alliene S. Hungerford on November 12, 1954; running thence northeasterly along said Hungerford premises 108 feet to n iron pipe; running thence south- easterly parallel to the northeasterly line of Treve Avenue 10 feet, more or less, to a point in the northwesterly line of Giles Street; running thence southwesterly :_Tong the northwesterly line of Giles Street 108 feet, more or less, to the point or place of beginning. Reference is hereby made to the map of Carl Crandall, C. E. dated 1,1arch 28,1952 and entitled "Nap of Paul Lajza lot on Giles Street in the City of Ithaca, New York", the premises to be conveyed being the triangular parcel lying between the southeasterly line of the premises indicated as "Paul and Kathryn L. Lajza, Lot 67" ° and the northwesterly line of Giles Street. TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder will be required to submit a check in the amount of ^.t least 10% of his bid at the time of the sale, the balance, in addition to the cost of advertising this sale to be paid upon delivery of QUIT CLP.M deed. No bid for less than $100.00 will he accepted. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized end directed to advertise and sell said property at public auction in the manner prescribed by law, and he is hereby directed to refuse any bids for a sum less than $100.00, the appraised value thereof, plus advertising costs, and he is directed to include such limitation in the advertisement of sale, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Flayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver a QUIT CLI,IF� deed of said property to the successful bidder. Unanimously carried and approved in this connection the Clerk reported that a city-owned lot on the northeast corner of these two streets had been advertised and sold at an auction sale held on October 29, 1954 to Clifford H. Axtell for the sum of '750.00 plus $15.17 which was the cost of advertising. TRI,ESF ,R OF COLLATERC.L: The Clerk informed the Council that U.S. Treasury 3onds in the amount of $60,000.00 of collateral kept on deposit by the Tompkins County Trust Company to secure City deposits had been called prior to maturity date rnd that he had released the bonds to the Trust Company upon their replacement by the same amount of 21% U. S. Treasury Bonds to become due November 15 , 1961. Alderman Adams entered the meeting at this time. ADDITIMAL APPROPRII.TION: The Clerk requested the Council for an additional ^_ppropriation of $93.43 to Current Appropriations, budget item ir117 - Elections to pay for the extra expenses incurred in moving the voting machines ^s a result of the recanvass ordered by the Governor. Alderman Graves suggested that the State be requested to pay this additional expense. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Elderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the sum of $93.43 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current 1,ppropriations, budget item ; 117 - Elections, to pay for this expense. Aye s: 12 ?�?ws 7_ - Graves hotion Carried COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET December 1, 1954 Norton Printing Co. $ 16.00 City Chamberlain 24.9 5" The Journal & Courier • The Ithaca Journal 16.05 , The Ithaca Journal 16.36: New York Telephone Co 67.97 - T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 3.72' The Todd. Co. , Inc. 25.00 Cortright Electric 10.62 N. Y State Electric & Gas Corp. 14.12 H. C. Thorne 18.90 Ernest A. Dahmen Jr. 100.00 The Corner Bookstore 198.ho" City of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Div, 27.00 ' Herbert L VanOstrand 7.35 Herbert L. VanOstrand 105.00 Francis A. Grady 95.00 William A. Dicker 34.50 Williamson Law Book Co. 9.41 Edward Thompson Co. 0.00 , New York State Conference of Mayors 450.00 Marjorie Barnard 50.0 Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 8.09 9 T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 8291", New York Telephone Co W. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 59. 32 College Chevrolet Co. , Inc. 8.88 The B. F. Goodrich Co. 239.04 State Street Tydol Service 31.97 George W. Smith 5'OOI Rothschilds 26.9b 96 Rothschilds 26. Stallman of Ithaca, Inc. 12.36 William Simmers 1.50 Rose 18 Kimball & Baxter Inc. .35 65 Wallace Steel & Supply Co. 18. Finger Lakes Fuel Supply 34.?.0 Baker Lumber & Supply Co. 73. 73 2 The Ithaca Journal 35. Lawrence Axtell, Chm' n Armistice Day Comm. 300.00 Taylor D. Lewis 68.00 Chairman, rdorkemn' s Compensation Board 4� 90 , Mrs A. J. McNair 0 , Hickey' s Mtsic Store 17:63/ T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. New York Telephone Co 19.00/ City Chamberlain .00 Red Herson 111.00 The Sherwin Williams Co. 24. 59 Judson 19. Hill 24.57 Aubrey Holman 8. 0 Guyda Whiting 57. Franklin Beach 0 Dr. Elea Allen 75-00 ' National Recreation Association 10.00' Ithaca Sporting Goods 49.50 City of Ithaca, 'mater & Sewer Div. 217.9} National Recreation Association - APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE (37.C�d.LL.O �k CONIMaI COUNICIL PlEflCrtDINGS Page 3 December 1, 1954 H. B. .ZvTCDAID TRAFFIC FINE: The Clerk read a letter from 14r. H. B. EcDaid, Pansfield, Ohio, protesting a traffic fine assessed against him for driv'insT through a flashing red light at fhe intersection of E. Cayuga & Jay Streets on October 22, 1954. He alleged that he could not see the sign and criticized its location and operation as a driver trap. He requested the return of the $5.00 fine -which he claimed was unjustly levied against him. Mayor Cook referred the letter to the Police Committee. ASSESSP'ENT - HUNNA JOINS PROPERTY: Attorney Dahmen presented a court order directing a reduction in the 1954 assessment of the property at 108-110 Eddy Street o,,med by Hunna Johns. The reduction amounted to $11,300. or a corrected total for this property of $21,200. which makes a refund in the amount of $266.96 due the owner as a result of overpayment of city taxes for 1954. He recommended that this amount be refunded to Mr. Johns, By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to refund the sum of $266.96 to the owner, Fir. Johns, from budget item 260-1. Carried EOUALIZATION ,R,ITE: Attorney Dahmen called attention to the recent equalization rates as set by the State Board of Equalization and Assessment for the various Towns in the County as well as the City of Ithaca. He then reviewed the action taken by the Board of Supervisors in establishing a rate different than the State rate. He also reviewed an appeal by members of the Finance Committee and the gm City Supervisors to have the Board of Supervisors use the established State rate, which proved fruitless. He rec-Qmmended that the kayor be authorized to file a petition which the Strta Hoard of Equalization and Assessment appealing the action of the Board of Supervisors. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that Ivan E. Cook, Mayor of the City of Ithaca, be and he hereby is authorized and directed to present a petition for appeal of the equalization rate set by the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins County for the City of Ithaca and requesting that it be annulled and set aside, and that a new, equitable and just equalization be made by the State Board. I.yes: 13 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried Attorney Dahmen presented a proposed petition and form for Consent and Approval of the Common Council. All Aldermen present, being duly sworn, signed the form giving their consent and approval as required. P:UNICIPAL SURGEON: Alderman Graves reported that the Police Committee, after study, recommend the creation of the position of Municipal Surgeon in the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the creation of the position of Municipal Surgeon in the City of Ithaca be approved, to become effective January 1, 1955 By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the motion be amended to provide for appointment by the Mayor, su�?Je"'ctt9 rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission; and subject to compensation to be established on recommendation of the Police Committee. Carried A vote on the original motion was then taken, resulting in its being carried. ,UY,ILIARY POLICE LIABILITY: Alderman Graves reported that the Chief of Police is desirous of having the Council consider the question of liability insurance for auxiliary police, in case of a natural disaster, Chief Simmers explained that they had discontinued on-the-job training because of the liability on the part of _4 the City. He informed the Council that as far as he could find out, Syracuse is the only City that carries liability insurance for this purpose. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Decker rRI?SOLVED, that the matter be tabled for the present. Carried S.HCOL GUARDS: Alderman Graves presented a recommendation of the Police ,ommittee that the salary of School Guards be increased to $75.00 per month, effective January 1, 1955• By Alderman Graves: seconded by ilderman Johnson R-SOLVED, that the salary of School Guards be and hereby is increased to $75.CO per month, effective January 1, 1555; and that the Compensation Plan be amended accordingly. 'ryes: 13 Hays: 0 Carried COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS PAGE 4 December 1, 1954 FIRE TRUCK: Alderman Decker presented a recommendation from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending the purchase of a new 751 aerial fire truck at an estimated cost of $34,979.00 By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Gravet. RESOLVED, that the purchase of a new fire truck as recommended be authorized. The request was reviewed by Assistant Fire Chief Weaver who stated that the earliest guaranteed delivery date on such a truck will be 140 working days. Alderman Wilkinson recommended that action be delayed until the Finance Committee has had time to work the financing of this item into the budget structure. After further discussion the motion was withdrawn and the matter referred to the Finance Committee for further study. ANTIEXATION: Mayor Cook called Ripon Alderman Johnson who revietred recent discussi- ons on annexation and Again urged approval of the Special Committee's report on this matter. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson RESOLVED, that the Report on Annexation as prepared, presented and recommended by the Special Committee be and hereby is accepted, approved and confirmed in all respects. Ayes: 10 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Decker, Gibson, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Scott Nays: 3 _ Dickens, Graves, Connolly. Motion Carried AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by 11derman Gibson RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried BtTDGET - 1955: Alderman Wilkinson distributed a compilation of budget requisi- tions for the year 1955, as filed by the various City Departments. He suggested that a special meeting be called for a discussion of budgetary matters so that a tentative budget may be ready for adoption before the end of the month. Mayor Cook announced his intention of cplling such a meeting. VACATIONS & SICK LEAVE: Alderman Graves inquired as to the status of the vacation and sick leave policy which has been referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. Alderman Johnson promised a report thereon before January 1, 1955. ON MOTION the meeting was adjourned. i Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk • December 1, 1954 BUDGET KC)UIS?TIGNS .FOR THE YEAR 1955 To: The 1,iayor and Common Council: Budget requisitions for the year 1955, as filed by the various City Departments, have been compiled and are presented herewith for Council consideration as follows: 1953 1954 1955 1955 1. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Budget Estimate Tentative 110 City Clerk 22,125 21,875 22,250 114 Bd. Pub. Works �dmin. 16,335 16,935 16,935 116 City Engineer 17,900 20,530 21,530 119 City Hall 14,864 20,100 17,700 119A Fire Dept. Buildings 1,8?5 2,000 7,800 161 Street Cleaning 23,664 21,110 21,568 162 Refuse and Garbage 57,455 54,911 54,693 168 Storm Sewers 8,477 9,614 10,856 169 Mosquito Control 3,000 3,000 3,000 180 Street Lighting 26,000 27,000 28,000 181 Highway Paintenance 78,603 83,732 93,812 182 Snow & Ice 14,950 15,710 16,563 183 Highway Dept. Buildings 1,415 1,665 3,952 184 Bridge Maintenance 12,210 14,526 14,936 185 Creeks if 6,283 8,146 8,223 186 Show it 7,36o 8,149 8,697 187 Traffic Control 10,700 12,056 12,384 230 Forestry Division 26,355 28,610 38,516 231 Percy Field 8,573 8,644 7,208 232 Stewart Park 20,848 23,168 24,345 233 Treman Park 1,516 234 Golf Course 9,735 10,793 10,748 250 Mun. Parking Areas 969 958 1,234 251 Mun. Comfort Station 2,964 2,964 1,400 252 Cemetery 8,165 8,729 9,513 253 Airport 2,704 2,815 2,479 TOTAL BD. PUB. WORKS 405,045 427.740 4_58,'342 2. FIRE DEPAPT101T 132 Fire Fighting 153,150 159,768 167,250• 133 Fire Dept. Buildings 4,250 4,250 5,250. TOTAL FIRE DEPT. 157,400 164,o18 172,500. 3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL 101 Common Council 850 goo 950 102 Mayors Office 6,225 7,925 8,388 108 Chamberlain 19,533 21,315 21,615 111 Assessor 14,100 16,750 19,900 112 Attorney 4,191 4,594.68 5,250 113 Civil Service 2,150 1,650 2,500 117 Elections 7,405 7,760 8,110 118 City Court 13,605 15,725 22,480 120 City Historian 200 121 Planning Board 2,500 7,800 8,500 128 Employees Ret. System 64,469 66,447 76,125 128A Social Security 3,500 3,200 129 Undistributed 650 610 610 130 Police Dept. 163,064 170,988.88 185,618 134 Bldg. Comm. 1,100 1,100 10,100 137 Sealer of 'Jts. & Msrs. 4,410 5,030 6,570 138 Public Pound 1,1?5 1,100 1,100 139 Parking Meters 10,200 11,250 12,800 260 °iiscel. Exp. 29,525 32,575 35,616 261 Trdorkmens Comp. 6,400 5,500 5,500 Youth Commission 8,854 7,900 7,800 Contingent Fund 27,939 50,181.19 25,000 TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL 388,545 440,601.75 467,732 4. DEBT SFRVICE 270 Principal 4,000 4,000 4,000 271 Interest 400 360 320 273 Int. on Temp. Loans 800, 775 775 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 5.200 5,135 5,095 1953 1954 1955 1955 Budaet Bus dL-et Estimate Tentative 5, Cons+ & Perm Improvement 1. Surface treatment of dirt streets 15 ,,000 2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000 3. Gravel basing of streets 4,100 4. Painting Stewart Ave.bridge "'.,000 5. Gunite facing Six bile Crk. 6,000 6. `•Tall repairs - S.Cayuga St. 1,500 9. Floral Pve. drainage ditch 3,500 11. Tompkins St.S-1wrm SEA �.gnn 13. Green St. widening 1,150 14. Concession stand - St.Pk. 12,000 TOTAL CONSTR. & PERI1. DiP. 59,121 6o,7 2 2,950 6. CPPTITAL PYSTRVrS 67,807 94,496 The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as provided by the City Charter, together with a comparison for the two previous years. 1. Bd. of Public Jorks 405,045 427,740 ,458'+342 2. Bd. of Fire Commrs. 157,400 164,018 172,500. 3. Under Common Council 388.o45 440,601.75 ,TOT.4L I-iP.IYTri'.HNCE 950,49) 1,032,359.75 1,098,574. 4. DEBT SERVICE 5,200 5,135-CO 5'095' TOT,1L CURRENT EXPENSE 5 a , 37, i9 .75 1,10 3,669. 5. CONST. & 1-tW . IMP. 59,121 60,742.00 62,950. TOTAL ALL R:,,QUISITIONS 1,014,811 1,098,236.75 1,166,619. 6. C.APITIL RESERVT�S 67,807 94,496.00 GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1,082,618 1,192,732.75 1,166,619. Surplus from prior year 101,865.76 109,940.43 64,000.00 1-liscel. Revenues 368,234.92 378,870.44 397,984.72 470,100. 8 488,810.87 461,,984.72 Tax on assessed valuation (` 41,900,000 estimated) 0-.16.80 (present rate) per Ili 612,517.82 703,921.88 703,921.88 TOME IYCOPE 1,082,618-50 1,192,732.75 1,165,906.60 Respectfully submitted _� . ,� �oC Geo A glean, City Clerk. pp p�y. COMNON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA.,N.Y4 Special Meeting 7:30 p.mA December 29, 1954 PRESENT: Mayor - Cook Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Gibson, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle and Scott Attorney - Dahmen Chief of Police - Simmers City Historian - Stevens City Judge - Casey .Assessor & Bldg. Comm. - 'Thorne Chamberlain - Lull Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh Mayor Cook explained that this was a special meeting to adopt a tentative budget for the year 1955 and to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the Council at this time. He congratulated all members for their behaviour in conducting meetings in the past and suggested that in the furture each alderman wishing to address the Chair should do so by arising from his seat and that the seconder to a motion should do likewise. MINUTES: By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Porter SOLVED, that the minutes of the preceding meeting be approved. Carried WAGE INCREASE - D.P.W. K_PLOYEES: 11r. D. J. O'Connor appeared on behalf of employees of the Department of Public Works in the eater Department in regard to wage increases and fringe benefits. He challenged the recent report of the Layor's Committee on salary and wages on several points and again urged that an adequate across-the-board increase for 1955 be granted these employees. CITY JUDGE'S REQUESTS: Judge Casey appeared before the Council and again urged that additional clerical help be provided for his office as outlined in his letter dated September 30, 1954. He called attention to the acute need at this time due to sickness of City Court Clerk. He stated that if additional help is not forthcoming soon he Drill secure such help as he deems necessary to properly expedite the work in his office and be responsible for such criticism or challenge of his action as may result. He called attention to section 3 of the City Court I'_ct which provides that the salary of City Judge may be changed during the term of office to correct the erroneous impression that this may not be done. He announced the resignation of Hermon L. Brockway as City liarshall after having served in that capacity for almost 25 .years. He suggested that a resolution be adopted by the Council and spread on these minutes commending Mr. Brockway for his many years of faithful service in his capacity as City Plarshall. He then announced his appointment of Frank Gibb as City Marshall to become effective January 1, 1955. He also called attention to 'section 7 of the City Court Act giving the Judge the power to appoint and/or remove at pleasure a probation officer. LOCAL LAW - VACATIONS: Alderman Johnson presented and read a loca,.1 law pertaining to vacations for certain employees of the City of Ithaca. By !alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the local law be received and laid on the table. Carried ,.00r,,L LAW - SICK LEAVE: Alderman Johnson presented and read a local law pertain- ing to sick leave for officers and employees of the City. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the local law be received and laid on the table. Carried I MENDI ENT TO PLU13ING CODE: Alderman Johnson presented an amendment to the Plumbing Code to provide for the annual licensing fee for Certificates of Registration of employing or master plumbers in the sum of Ten Dollars, which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that paragraph 4 of section 9301 of the Plumbing Code, Licenses, be and hereby is amended to read as follows: Every employing or master plumber carrying on his trade, business or calling in the City of Ithaca, shall register his name and address at the Office of the Board of Health once in each year and thereupon he shall be entitled to receive a certificate of such registration. The annual fee for such registration shall be Ten Dollars. The time for making such registration shall be during the month of January in each year; where, however, a person obtains a certificate of competency at a time other than the month of January in any year, he may register within COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 2 December 29, 1954 thirty days after obtaining such certificate of competency. For failing to register the license shall be automatically revoked. Master plumbers shall not lend or assign their certificates or licenses, nor their rights or privileges under same either directly or indirectly, Whenever the name of a duly licensed master plumber who is not actively engaged in the business, trade or calling of plumbing appears on a plan filed with the Board of Health in accordance with the Plumbing Rules and Regulations it will be presumptive evidence that he has assigned his license and a proceeding for the cancellation of the said license shall be -instituted in accordance with section 47 of the General City Law of the State of New Yorkl Effective upon publication. Ages: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried f, r' AMENDMENT TO BUILDING CODE: Alderman Johnson presented an amendment to the Building Code to provide for the annual licensing fee of Teti Dollars instead of One Dollar for the Certificate of Registration of Electricians which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that Section 6203 of -Article II, Part VI of the Building Code, Regis- tration of Electricians, be and hereby be amended to read as follows: Registration of Electricians - Every electrician practicing or intending to practice his trade in a responsible capacity in the City of Ithaca shall be required to register personally at the office of the Building Commissioner, giving such pertinent data as may be required, receiving from the Commissioner a suitable Certificate of Registration] which Certificate shall be conspicuously posted at the place of business of said electriciAnA Certificate of Registration shall be renewed by presentation by qualified holders befbre Building Commissioner each year for fee of Ten Dollars. Effective upon publication. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried _FIRE DEP.ARTI.ENT SALARY INICREASES• By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the Council hereby approves the following changes in the Compensation Plan regarding salary ranges in the Fire Department; and that the Compensation Plan be amended accordingly, effective January 1, 1955: OLD PLAN (Including Bonus) NEW PLAN TITLE FINIM t MAXIMUM INC. YLITIMUM MAXIMUM INC. Fire Chief $4,300. - $4,900. 200. $5,300. - $5,900. 200. Assistant Fire Chief 4,300. _ 4,700. 100. 4,700. - 5,000. 100. Fire Lieutenant 4,300. _ 4,200. 100. 4,300. - 4,600. 100. Fireman-Mechanic 3,700. - 4,100. 100. 3,800. _ 4,200. 100. Supt.of Fire Alarms 3,700. _ 4,100. 100. 3,800. - 4,200. 100. Fireman 3.500. _ 3,900. 100. 3,800. - 4,200. 100. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fire Chief be assessed $75.00 per month for the use of the apartment in Central Station. Ayes: 12 hays: 0 Unanimously Carried FIRE DEPT. TRAAISF R OF T,7nmS: Alderman Decker presented a request of the Board of Fire Commissioners for authorization to transfer the sum of $800. within their 1954 budget appropriation from Budget Item 132-A to Budget Item 133-I. By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the request be approved, and that the transfer of $800. within the 1954 Fire Department budget be approved. Carried 'C#4 FIRE TRUCK: Alderman Decker presented a recommendation of the Fire Commissioners that the Council authorize the disposal of ,',-4 fire truck at the most advantageous price, By Alderman Decker: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved; and thpt the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to dispose of said truck to the highest bidder with the understanding that the monies d6rived therefrom be returned to the General Fund. c Carried r v '^ r FIRE DEPARTMENT: MINIMUM MMAMUM ANNUAL INCREN!ENT Fire Chief $5,300. $5,900. $200. Asst. Fire Chief 4,700. 5,000. 100. Fire Lieutenant 4,300. 4,600. 100. Supt. of Fire Alarms 3,800. 4; 40. 100. Fireman Mechanic ,3;M- 4,200. 100. Fireman 3,800. 4,200. 100. ENGINEERING & AUIED: Supt. of Public Works 7,800. 10,800. 380. Asst. to Supt, of Pub.Wks. 5,300. 6,800. 200. City Engineer 6,300. 7,600. 200. Assistant Engineer 4,500. 5,300. 150. Junior Engineer 4,100. 4,700. 100. Engineering Aide 3,300. 4,100. 100. Inspector-Engineering 4,000. 4,900. 150. City Forester 4,500. 5,300. 150. Plumbing Inspector 3,500. 3,900. 100. LABOR: Janitor 21,800. 3,100. 100. Supervisor 2.12 2.37 per hour Foreman 1.82 2.12 per hour Skilled 1:62 1.72 per hour Semi-skilled 1.42 1.62 per hour Laborer 1.32 1.42 per hour Golf Course Manager 53.86 per week Groundsman 69.86 per week Cleaner 43.86 per week APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL THIS 29th. day of December 1954. 1955 COMPENSATION PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE: MINIMUM MAXDMi ANNUAL INCREMENT Mayor $41000. City Charter City Chamberlain 5.300. Deputy City Chamberlain $3,700. 4,100. $100. City Clerk, Comptroller 5,300. 7,300. 200. Deputy City Clerk 4,100. 5,300. 200. City Assessor 5 ,300. 6,300. 200. Deputy Assessor 4,300. 4,800. 100. Associate Assessor 500. 1,000. 100. Part-Time Building Commissioner 1,200. 1,800. 100. Part-Time Director of Planning 5.500• 6,500. 200. Director of Youth Bureau 4,700. 5,300. 150. Sealer of Weights & i;easures 4,100. 4,500. 100. CLERICfil & ALLIED Typist 2,300. 2,800. 100. Senior Typist 2,700. 3000. 100. Clerk 2,300. 2,800. 100. Senior Clerk 2,700. 3,300. 100. Junior Account Clerk 2,500. 2,900. 100. Senior Account Clerk 2,800. 3,500. 100. Sr. Acct. Clerk (Clerk's Off.) 2,800. 3,900. 100. Stenographer 2,500. 2,900. 100. Senior Stenographer 2,700. 3,300. 100. Bookkeeper 2,800. 3,400. 100. Secretary to Mayor 2,900. 3,700. 100. Secy. to Civil Serv. Comm. 1,000. 1,500. 100. Part-Time Principal Clerk 3,700. 4,500. 200. Election Inspectors 10.00 per day on Registration Days n n 15.00 per day on ileat.,i-on & Primary LEGAL & JUDICIAL: City Judge �69: '� � Part-Time - - a- City Attorney 3,200. Part-Time City Prosecutor 1,500. Part-Time Probation Officer 1,000. Part-Time Asst. Probation Officer 2,800. 3,200. 100. City Court Clerk 2,900. 3,500. 100. POLICE DEPARTMENT- Z.17-S+ Police Chief 200. Captain 4,700. 5,000 100. Sergeant 4,300. 4,600. 100. E Patrolman 3,800. 4,200. 100. Radio Technician 3.500• 3,900. 100. Parking Meter Paint. Man 3,300. 3,700. 100. Dog Warden 600. 1,000. 100. Part-Time School Guards 75. per month,Part-Time COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 3 December 29, 1954 AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment, Carried LIBR^;RY CO TRIBUTIONt By Alderman Wilkin8ftl- seconded by, Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the sum of $2,000.00 be provided for the cost of renting city- occupied space in the Cornell Library Building from January 1, 1955 to June 30,1955; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to negotiate a proper lease therefori, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $7,000.00 be provided as the City's contribution to the Cornell Library Association covering the period January 1, 1955 to June 30, 1955: and that the monies for both purposes be appropriated from the 1955 General Fund budget. Ayes: 12 Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried 1955 COMPENSATION PLAN: Alderman Wilkinson presented and reviewed a proposed compensation plan for the year 1955. He explained that all changes and amendments since the 1954 plan was adopted, including the freezing of the 1954 cost-of-living bonus into the minimum and maximum, except part-time employees, are included in the proposal. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Decker RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan for 1955 as presented be and hereby is y::r approved. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Graves RESOLVED, that the proposed Compensation Plan be amended to provide for a $300. increase for the Chief of Police similar to that granted other personnel in the Police Department, making the range $5.6no to $6,200 - $200. In discussing the amendment Alderman Wilkinson explained that the Finance Committee had not rec�cnd od this increase because a $600. increase was granted the Chief last yeer cd that the increase in the lower categories were recommended to overcome tlb,e difficulty in securing replacements as the need arises. He then pointoa out that the Chief of the Fire Department had been excluded from the increase also and suggested that the Chiefs of both departments be given similar consideration. No action was taken in regard to the Chief of the Fire Department apd a roll call vote was then taken on Alderman Johnson's motion which resulted as follows: Ayes; 7 - Johnson, Graves, Porter, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Scott Nays: 5 - Wilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Gibson, Adams Motioti Carried. By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan for 1955 as presented, and amended to provide a $300. increase in salary range for the Chief of Police be approved, adopted and filed with the City Clerk. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be further amended to provide for a $300. Increase in salary range for Department of Public I'!orks employees similar to that granted to personnel of the Police and Fire Departments. Ayes: 4 - Graves, Porter, Komaromi, Visnyei Nays: 8 Johnson, Wilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Gibson, '.dams, Gentle, Scott notion Defeated A roll call vote was then taken on Alderman Wilkinson's motion to approve the 1955 Compensation flan as amended which resulted as follows: Ayes: 11 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Dickens, Decker, Gibson, Porter, J.dams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Scott Nays: 1 - Graves Motion Carried TENTATIVF: BUDGET - 1955: Alderman Wilkinson presented a draft of a proposed tentative budget for 1955 together with the recommendation of the Finance Committee which he reviewed in detail. In reference to the City Judge's request for additional help he explained that the Finance Committee are studying arrangements for working out of a clerical pool which will be available to department heads requiring part-time help. He explained that it will be necessary to increase budget item ,"130 in the amount of $300. to provide for the salary increase granted the Chief of Police. �aA < COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 4 December 29, 1954 By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1955 be amended b),r increasing budget item -4130 in the amount of $300. and that the budget, as amended, in the grand total amount of $1,162,491. be and hereby is approved and adopted. Ayes: 11 - Johnson, Wilkinson] Dickens, Decker, Gibson, Porter, Adams, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Scott Nays: 1 - Graves motion Carried ADDITIONP.,L. APPROPRIATION: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the sum of $270,00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget item #102 - Mayor's Office, for the purchase of one 12' x 18' rug and undetpad. Ayes: 11 Nays: 1 - Graves Motion Carried APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Cook announced his intention of making several appointments for the year 1955 at this time and called attention to his practice of previous years of asking for Council confirmation of all his appointments whether required or not. He then announced the following appointments: Samuel Woodside, Lember of Youth Bureau Advisory Council Ei E. Bredbenner " '' it if Joseph H.Lockwood it it it Mrt.Gertrude Grover it it d " Judson tali Hill a Youth Bureau Director He reported that NIr. Hill had passed a recent civil service examination for his position and had been recommended for appointment by the Youth Bureau Advisory Council. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Porter RESOLVED, that the appointment of Judson W. Hill as Youth Bureau Director and the appointments of Mr. Woodside, Mr. Bredbenner, Mr. Lockwood and Mrs. Grover as members of the Youth Bureau Advisory Council be confirmed. Carried. WY1,_M._EG:AN:- COMM.__OF_ PUBLIC WORKS: Mayor Cook then announced his appointment (,.c William M. Egan as Commissioner of Public T''orks for a full six-year term ending December 31, 1960. He commended Mr. Egan for the good job he has done in his short term of office in filling an uncompleted term. By Alderman Dickens: seconded by Alderman Johnson RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Wm. M. Egan as Commissioner of Public Works for the six-year term ending December 31, 1960 be confirmed. Carried. WAS• A•- DICKER - ACTING CITY JUDGE: Mayor Cook announced his reappointment of William A. Dicker as Acting City Judge for the term of one year, ending December 31, J 955. By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by I-lderman Graves RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Wm. f:. Dicker to the office of Acting City Judge for the one-year term, ending December 31, 1955, be confirmed. Carried pPP01"ITIEFTS: hayor Cook then announced the following appointments; effective January 1, 1955: Commissioner of Planning Board - Don Price - 3 years 11 It it " -Burritt Taber - 3 years Examining Board of Plumbers - Fred J.Hagin - 3 years Board of Appeals on B1dg.Code- A. A. Ward - 3 years Board of Zoning Appeals - W. T,Stevens - 3 years 11 11 it - Walter S.Gloolf- 3 years By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that all the persons hereinabove appointed by the E-ayor are approved to hold the offices set opposite their respective names for the specified terms of office. Carried CLO CALISTRI - DEPUTY ASSESSOR: Mayor Cook then announced his appointment of Clo Calistri on a temporary basis to the office of Deputy Assessor. He explained that the Charter & Ordinance Committee must arrange for changing the City Charter to provide for this office but that he felt it necessary to make the appointment effective as of January 1, 1955. 1 9 5 5 T E 11 T A T I V E B U D G E T 1953 1954 1955 1955 1. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Budeet Estimate Tentative 110 City Clerk 22,125 21,875 22,250 22,250 114 Bd. Pub. Works Admin. 16,335 16,935 16,935 16,935 116 City Engineer 17,900 20,530 21,530 21,530 119 City Hall 14,864 Gc),100 17,700 17.700 119A Fire Dept. Buildings 1,875 2,000 7,800 12,000 161 Street Cleaning 23,664 21,110 21,568 21,568 162 Refuse and Garbage 57,455 54,911 54.693 54,693 168 Storm Sewers 8,477 9,614 10,856 10,856 169 Mosquito Control 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 180 Street Lighting 26,000 27,000 28,000 28,000 181 Highway Maintenance 78,603 83,732 93,812 93,812 182 Snow & Ice 14,950 15,710 16,563 16,563 183 Highway Dept. Buildings 1,415 1,665 3,952 3,952 184 Bridge Maintenance 12,210 14,526 14,936 18,936. 185 Creeks it 6,283 8,146 8,223 8,223 186 Machine Shop It 7,360 8,149 8,697 8,697 187 Traffic Control 10,700 12,056 12,384 12,384 230 Forestry Division 26,355 28,610 38,516 38,516 231 Percy Field 8,573 8,644 7,208 7,208 232 Stewart Park 20,848 23,168 24,345 24,345 233 Treman Park 1,516 234 Golf Course 9,735 10,793 10,748 10,748 250 Mun. Parking Areas 969 958 1,234 1,234 251 Mun. Comfort Station 2,964 2,964 1,400 1,400 252 Cemetery 8,165 8,729 9,513 9,513 253 Airport 2,704 2,815 2,479 2,479 TOTAL BD. PUB. WORKS 405,045 427,740 458,342 466,342 2. FIRE DEPARTMENT 132 Fire Fighting 153,150 159,768 167,250 177,250 133 Fire Dept. Buildings 4,250 4,250 5,250 5,250 TOTAL FIRE DEPT. 5'� 164,018 172,500. 182,500 3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL 101 Common Council 850 900 950 900 102 Mayors Office 6,225 7,925 8,388 8,118 108 Chamberlain 19,533 21,315 219615 21,615 111 Assessor 14,100 16,750 19,900 16,800 112 Attorney 4,191 4,594.68 5,250 4,700 113 Civil Service 2,150 1,650 2,500 1,600 117 Elections 7,405 7.760 8,110 8,110 118 City Court 13,605 15,725 22,480 18,480 120 City Historian 200 121 Planning Board 2,500 7,800 8,500 8,400 122 Municipal Surgeon 4,000 128 Employees Ret. System 64,469 66,447 76,125 76,125 128A Social Security 3,500 3,200 3,200 129 Undistributed 650 610 610 610 130 Police Dept. 163,064 170,988.88185,618 3�"116e /9�3,t�6o°_ 134_ Bldg. Comm. 1,100 1,100 10,100 2,050 137 Sealer of Wts. & Nisrs. 4,410 5,030 6,570 6,570 7.38 Public Pound 1,175 1,100 1,100 1,100 139 Parking Meters 10,200 11,250 12,800 12,350 I 260 hiscel. Exp. 29,525 32,575 35,616 28,616 261 Workmens Comp. 6,400 5,500 5,500 5,500 Youth Commission 8,854 7,900 7,800 7,800 Contingent Fund 27,939 50,181.19 25,000 60,000 TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL 388,545 440,601.75 457,732 ;t�94 �4-go�so °O 4. DEBT SERVICE 270 Principal 4,000 4,000 49000 4,000 271 Interest 400 360 320 320 273 Int. on Temp. Loans 800 775 775 775 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 5,200 5,135 5,095 5,095 1953 1954 1955 1955 Budget Budget Estimate Tentative 5. CONST. & PERM. IMPROVEMENT 1. Surface treatment of dirt streets 15,000 -- 2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000 -- 3. Gravel basing of streets 4,100 -- 4. Painting Stewart Ave. bridge 4,000 -- 5. Gunite facing Six Mile Crk. 6,000 6,000 6. Wall repairs - S. Cayuga St. 1,500 1,500 9. Floral Ave. drainage ditch 3,500 3,500 11. Tompkins St. Storm Sewer 5,700 5,700 13. Green St. widening 1,150 1,150 14. Concession stand - St. Pk. 12,000 -- TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM. r6P. X9.321 60,742 62,950 17,850 6. CAPITAL RESERVES 67,807 94,496 -- T The following is a recapitulation of the entire budget requisition by groups as provided by the City Charter, together with a comparison for the two previous years. 1. Bd. of Public Works 405,045 427,740 458,342. 466,542 2. Bd. of Fire Commrs. 157,400 164,018 172,500. 182,500 3. Under Common Council 388,045 440,601j5__ 467,732. 49e,2 4'10,6`04 TOTAL MAINTENANCE 950,490 1,032,359.75 1998,574. 17 3a i•i3y s��. 4. DEBT .SERVICE 5.200 51135.00 5.095. 5,095 TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE 955.690 1,037,494-75 1103,669. 1-,3:441,34-±-//,/V, 5. COETST. & PERM. DIP. 59,121 60,742.00 62,950. 17,850 TOTAL ALL REQUISITIONS 1,014,811 1,098,236.75 1166,619. 1,162, 1-//��.�9�• 6. CAPITAL RESERVES 67,807 94,496.00 -- _ GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1,082,618 1,192,732.75 11661619. 1z---, A; 2 F/ TOTAL ESTD,ATED I7'COI+E $1,165,906.60 TOTAL ESTD ATE EXPENSES 1,162,491.00 FREE BALANCE $ 3,f15.6o 40 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHERT December 29, 1954 Shulman's Inc. 270.00 New York Telephone Co. 75.92 T. G. Millers Son's Paper Co. 16.65 .45 16 Ithaca. Printing Service . Ithaca Printing Service 14.?5 Burroughs Corp. 25.75 " Addressograph-?iultipraph Corp. 8.70 15.36 43.00'' N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. .: Ithaca Printing Service City Chamberlain 11.74 H 13.09 . C. Thorne Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 24.18 T. G. Millers Sons 33.86 Addressograph-Multigraph Corp. 1'75 " T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 137.0 7 Ernest A. Dahmen,Jr. 100.00 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 3.43 y Williamson Law Book Co. 120.87 "+ Wayne D. Campbell 0 5 - i j:arorie Barnard 50.00 Cornell Laundry & Cleaning 8 6 6. VanNatta Office Equipment Co. 6.8 �; Wayne D. Campbell 17.00 184.35 Ithaca Printing Service College Chevrolet 9g5.00 ''f College Chevrolet,Inc. 1,095.00 Smiths Atlantic Service 2. College Chevrolet Co.Inc. 206.222 2 State Street Tydol 39.90 ' The Atlantic Refining Co. 257.78 Plaza Nash Corp. 9.00 College Chevrolet 4.59 Henry R. Head 7.00 ' T,,i. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 15.00 ` Corgright'Electric 14-.65 B. F. Goodrich Store 12.60 "" Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 10.64 Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 2.00 Mines Pharmacy 7.36 Dukes Lunch 12'20 " Olympia Restaurant 18.75 N.Y.Telephone Co. 91.28 John M. Mulligan 64.00 W. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 106.70 Precision Tool & Gun Co. 54.6Q The Ithaca Journal 12'68 Ithaca Printing Service 42.15 N.Y.State Veterinary College 6.00` N.Y.State Vet College 13.50 E. E. Harris 9.00 Dual Parking Meter Co. 10.00 Klines Pharmacy 118.00 Taylor D. Lewi s American Automobile Assoc. 54.00 ` City Chamberlain 3.00 American Coin Lock Co. 10.88 Norton Electric Co. 43.70 The Athletic Institute Inc. 4•00 " T4ayne D. Campbell 4.00 Ithaca Printing Service 8.50 ranklin Beach 35.12 Franklin Beach '30.75 G. 1. F. Farm Supplies 196.00 Heverstick & Co. 186.82 Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. 55'20 humsey-Ithaca Corp. 40.00 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET December 29, 1954 228.34 Aumsey-Ithaca Corp. 34,80 Petrillose Cleaners 7.20 '/' Ithaca Sporting Goods 15.00 St. John's Parrish House 12.00 %'.. Guyda 4hiting 9.00 George Parkin 8.95 New York Telephone Co. 11.04 `-- T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 25 00 The Dow Service,Inc, Judson W. Hill 19IW 9�� Ithaca Journal 5.00 Norton Printing Co. .APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE: COYINON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Page 5 December 29, 1954 By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Scott RESOLVED, that the appointment of Clo Calistri as Deputy Assessor, effective January 1, 1955 on a temporary basis, be confirmed and approved; and that the matter of amending the City Charter relative to this office be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and recommendations Carried r.ayor Cook announced that there would be no meeting on January 1, 1955 since there is no change in administration. He thanked all members for their excellent cooperation during the past .year. By Alderman Graves: seconded by Alderman Dickens RESOLVED, that the members of this Council do hereby commend Mr. Hermon L. Brockway for his many years of faithful services given as City Marshall; and that a letter commending him for such service be ordered mailed to Mr. Brockway. Carried OAT MOTION the meeting was adjourned. CA- Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk