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CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 11:00 A.M. January 2, 1956
PRESENT:
riayor - Cook
tayor-elect - John F. Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson, Dickens, Gallagher, Gibson, Connolly, Komaromi,
Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
Aldermen-elect - Clinton R. Stimson, William H. Sullivan, Lauren E. Bly, James D.
Murphy
City Chamberlain - Lull
Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Director of Planning - Thorne
Chief of Police - Simmers
Chief of Fire Dept. - Travis
Fire. Comm. - Otis
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
A number of citizens and other public officials were also present.
-{= Mayor Cook called the 1955 Council to order and there being no unfinished business
to be transacted at this time thanked them for their cooperation during his term of
office and commended them highly for the fine manner in which they conducted them-
e selves and met the problems before them during such period. He introduced John F.
Ryan, ,.aho was sworn in as Mayor by the City Clerk. He then presented him with the
Mayor's badge of authority as head of the Police Department and the gavel, symbol of
authority, as Chairman of the Common Council and the other municipal Boards. In a
few well chosen words he then congratulated rtr. Ryan on his election to the important
office of Mayor of the City of Ithaca and tendered him his best wishes for a success-
ful administration.
In accepting the badge of authority and gavel, Mayor Ryan thanked Asir. Cook for his
splendid cooperation given him during the past few weeks, and promised that he would
carry out the duties of Mayor according to the best of his ability.
As the first order of business Mayor Ryan called the aldermen-elect before the ros-
trum where the oath of office was administered by the City Clerk and after their
being seated he took his seat as the Chief Executive of the City and called the new
Council to order.
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Edward W. King as Acting City
Judge for the term of one year ending Dec. 31, 1956, and asked for Council confirma-
tion.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Edward 1J. King as Acting City Judge for the
term of one year ending Dec. 31, 1956 be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
Mayor Ryan then announced his appointment of James Conley as a Commissioner of Publi-
Works for a term of six years ending December 31, 1961 and asked for Council confir-
mation.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of James Conley as Commissioner of Public
Works for a term of six years, ending December 31, 1961, be approved and confirme4
Carried.
The Clerk read a list of appointments by the Mayor as folio,-is which do not require
Council approval.
City Attorney D. Boardman Lee 2 yrs. ending Dec. 31, 1957
City Prosecutor James J. Clynes, Jr. 2 " " Dec. 31, 1957
Member, Planning Board John 1. Reps. 3 " Dec. 31, 1958
" Catherine $►+
Fabbricatore 3 Dec. 31, 1958
' t " James D. Murphy 2 " Dec. 31, 1957
n n tr William i . Egan 2 " " Dec. 31, 1957
Examining Bd. of Plumbers Frank A. Bangs 3 " " Dec. 31, 1958
u it rr Electricians Amos H. Davenport 3 " " Dec. 31, 1958
3d. of Appeals on Bldg. Code J. Vincent Leonard 3 " Dec. 31, 1958
The oath of office was administered by the City Clerk to Edward W. King as Acting
City Judge, James Conley as Comm. of Public works, D. Boardman Lee as City Attorney,
and James J. Clynes, Jr. as City Prosecutor. Mr. Lee then took his seat on the
rostrum.
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January 2, 1956
PAYORIS STAT-M, "IT: A prepared statement by the Mayor is listed as follows:
Fembers of the Common Council: Members of the Official Boards, Fellow Citizens of
Ithaca: and Friends: It is a good many years since a Democratic Administration has
been elected and held office for a full term in the City of Ithaca. Tde appreciate
the honor that has been entrusted to us, and we feel deeply a sense of the responsi-
bility and obligation which has been placed in our hands.
We are particularly anxious to emphasize that we intend to give the City a govern-
ment which will be devoted to the interests of g)l the taxpayers and citizens, in so
far as lies within our power.
?,'e intend to give full publicity to all municipal projects, with public hearings
on all important matters, well advertised in advance, to give interested citizens a
real opportunity to be heard. Especially will matters affecting the pocket-books
of the people receive our most careful consideration.
?46 doubt if any emergency at the present time can be so serious as to warrant an
attempt to by-pass regular procedures.
While we wish to be progressive, we also want to make sure ifjpossible that we
are making the right decisions. No one ever really knows this for sure, but it helps
to go slow, and if we do we feel confident that you citizens will help us to reach
the right decisions. We are faced with a budget which is at present $89,000 out of
balance. Before the month of May, we must devise means of balancing expenditures
against receipts, and we can only hope that we may ')e able to perform this difficult
task T.Tithout being forced to raise the tax rate.
As a life-long resident of the City, I have observed the operation of the present
Charter for a number of years. Established in 1908, it has become thoroughly out-
moded and unsuitable for the needs of a modern Ithaca. We therefore intend to re-
commend the appointment of a Commission to draw up a new Charter as soon as possible,
and submit it to the Voters for their approval.
We are aware of the need for a further study of parking traffic problems, but are
opposed to the expenditure of public funds for off-street parking until the Tuning
Fork project has at least taken shape. The Planning Board is an important body in
our City Government, and in the next few years it twill, with the right personnel,
become a major factor in the growth of Ithaca.
In the matter of the Police Department, the new Commissioner and I hope to work
with Chief Simmers to improve that department.
The Fire Department will also be studied closely for economy and efficiency and
for ways in which to strengthen the volunteer system.
On the question of annexation, we are deeply interested, and believe that a
satisfactory solution can be worked out for the benefit of all parties involved.
As we start today on our term of office, we look forward irith confidence and en-
thusiasm to the future, knowing that we are united in seeking the betterment of this
Community, and that with cooperation, good will, patience and effort, we may be able
to achieve our goals. I
ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Ryan recommended election of an Acting Mayor at this time.
Alderman Gibson nominated Alderman Daniel J. Gallagher for this position and his
nomination was seconded by Alderman Wilkinson. Alderman Sullivan nominated Alderman
Clinton R. Stimson for the position and his nomination was seconded by Alderman
Murphy.
By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
':SOLVED, that the nominations be closed.
Carried.
A written ballot was taken by the Clerk which resulted in Alderman Gallagher re-
ceiving 10 ballots and Alderman Stimson receiving 3 ballots. Alderman Gallagher wa
therefore declared duly elected to the office of Acting Mayor.
CITY CHAMFa'iLAIN: Mayor Ryan announced that election of a City Chamberlain for the
ensuing 4 years was in order and he recommended that Adeline C. Lull, incumbent, be
re-elected to office.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Bly
RESOLVED, that Adeline C. Lull be nominated as City Chamberlain for a four-gear term
of office ending Dec. 31, 1959.
There were no other nominations for this office and it was moved, seconded and carried
that the nominations be closed, and Adeline C. Lull was declared elected to the office
of City Chamberlain for a four-year term ending December 31, 1959•
OFFICIAL NE?AS PAP By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Murphy and Connolly
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 232 of the Ithaca City Charter, the Ithaca Journal
be and hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the City.
Carried.
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DEPOSITARIES: By Alderman Wilkin*on: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLV',D, that pursuant to section 33 of the Ithaca City Charter, the First National
Bank and Tompkins County Trust Company be and they hereby are designated as the of-
ficial depositaries for all city funds for the ensuing year as follows:
First National Bank:
Water & Sewer Fund
Fire Relief Fund
Tompkins County Trust Company:
City of Ithaca, General Fund
City of Ithaca, Employees' withholdings for Soc. Sec. Contributions
City of Ithaca, Employees' U.S. Savings Bonds
Workmens' Compensation Reserve (Time Account)
Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account)
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account)
City Cemetery Fund (Trust Acct. )
W.J. Storms, City Cemetery Fund (Trust Acct)
Hillick, City Cemetery Fund (Trust Acct.)
Holmes-Stamp, City Cemetery Fund (Trust Acct.)
Capital Reserve Fund 1'°3, Street Paving
r4, Bridges
;',=-5, Public Works Equipment
-6, Water & Sewer Constr.
��8, Water & Sewer Department Equipment
19, 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 Banff: is required to de-
posit $200,000.00 for a like purpose. He further reported that there is now on de-
posit in a safe deposit boat in the Tompkins County Trust Company the sum of
h460,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds and that under an escrow agreement approved by
the Council there is on deposit in the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York the sum of
`?200,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in the First National Bank.
3y Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVID, 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 suf-
ficiency. Carried.
PUBLIC OFFICIALS' BONDS: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of the Ithaca City Charter and Section 11
of the Public Officers' Law, the following bonds approved by the Mayor and which are
on file in the office of the City Clerk be and hereby are approved in all respects
for the year 1956 as follows:
Name Title Amount Bond No.
Adeline C. Lull City Chamberlain $50,000.00 F B 199777-C (Columbia
Casualty'
Edward J. Casey City Judge 2,000.00 F B 199778-C
City Clerk 2,000.00
Deputy City Clerk 2,000.00
Sr. Clk. Clerk's Off. 1,000.00
City Marshall 1,000.00
Fos. Schedule Clerk of City Court 2,000.00 F B 199779-C
Deputy Chamberlain 5,000.00 Columbia Casualty Co.
Clerk - Chamb. Office 5,000.00
" it " 5,000.00
If It it 5,000.00
It If IT 5,000.00
Clerk - Traffic Court 1,000.00
Acting City Judge 21,000.00
Carried.
REGULAR MEETING DATE: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gallagher
P.ESOLVED, that the regular meeting date of the Common Council be set for 7:30 P.M.
on the first Wednesday of each month. Carried.
Mayor Ryan stated that his selection of standing committees of the Council t-till be
announced at a subsequent meeting of the Council.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. f
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
' COP2,iON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. January 4, 1956
PRESENT;
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly, B1y
Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Lee
Comm. of Public Works - Saperstone
Police Commissioner - Barron
Chief of Police - Simmers
Planning Direotor - Thorne
City Chamberlain - Lull °
Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting held Dec. ?th and the special meeting
held Dec. 28, 1955 were duly approved.
SAMPSON AIR BASE: The Clerk read a communication from Finger Lakes Association
urging the Council to write or telegraph at once to Congressman John Taber, Auburn,
N.Y. and send separate letters to Senators Irving Ives and Herbert H. Lehman re-
questing that the Air Force Training Center be retained at Sampson.
By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to telegraph Congressman Taber,
and Senators Ives and Lehman as recommended by Finger Lakes Association.
Carried.
TAPE RECORDING: The Clerk read a letter from W H C U requesting renewal of the per-
mission granted during 1955 to tape-record all Common Council meetings and to sub-
sequently broadcast these tapes as a contribution to public service, on the same
basis as in 1955•
He then read a letter from the Bryant Park Civic Association urging approval of the
request.
.Alderman Komaromi commended W H C U for its past performance in this respect and
recommended approval while Aldermen Visnyei and Johnson recommender} that the tapes
be limited for broadcast and not used for political purposes.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that W H C U be granted permission to tape record all Common Council meet-
inns for 1956 on the same basis as in 1955 as requested; and on the condition that
the tapes not be used for any political purpose.
Carried.
VETERAN VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOCIATION REPORT: The Clerk reported receipt of the
annual report of the Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association for the year 1955 which-
was accepted and ordered filed.
CHANIDER OF COM ERCE MEETING: Ivir. ?.iilliam 'Jilcox, President of the Chamber of Com-
merce, presented a personal invitation to the Mayor and members of the Common Coun-
cil to attend a Chamber of Commerce meeting to be held at the Ithaza Hotel on
Monday night, Jan. 9th, to discuss a Chamber work program for the year 1956.
.AGE INCREASES: Donald J. O'Connor, business representative of the Machinists'
1ni.on,appeared on behalf of employees of the Department of Public Works, Water and
Sewer Departments and rene?,red a request for an across-the-board wage increase and
other fringe benefits. His request was referred to the Finance Committee for study. `
INLET REPAIRS: Mr. Lawrence Newhart, 305 Floral Avenue, appeared and urged action
regarding the repair of the Inlet Walls to protect adjacent residents during periods '
of high waters and floods. The Clerk explained that a petition in this matter was
Presented on Dec. 28, 1955 to the Council and that in accordance iri.th Council action
a letter had been mailed to the N.Y.S. Flood Control Commission urging that a Federal
control project in this area be expedited.
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ryan announced appointments as follows and requested Council
approval thereof:
Police Commissioner Edward J. Barron, Sr. - term of 1 yr. ending 12-31-56
Associate Assessor J.A. Leaehtneauer - " it 1 yr. " 12-31-56
IvIanicipal Surgeon Dr. Ralph J. Mazza - " " 2 yrs. it 12-31-5?
By Alderman TJJilkinson; seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the ILnyor's appointments as Police Commissioner, Associate Assessor,
and Municipal Surgeon as hereinbbove set fbrth be approved.
Carried.
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January 4, 1956
STANDING CONI�JTTEES: ITiayor Ryan announced the following s tanding committees of the
Council for the year 1956:
FIN-QICE AND ACCOUNTS
Stimson - Connolly - Murphy .- Sullivan - Wilkinson
CHARIER AND ORDINANCES
Oullivan - Connolly - Johnson - k1urphy - Stimson
COUNTY RELATIONS
Komaromi - Gallagher - Gibson - Visnyei - Wilkinson
_YOUTH AND RECREATIONS RELATIOTS
Gibson - Horn - Gentle - Porter - Visnyei
PUBLIC WORKS RELATIONS
Gentle - Bly - Komaromi - Johnson - Stimson
HEALTH
Porter - Bly- Gibson - Johnson - Horn
Fr,ZE EE P ARTMFNT RELATIONS
Murphy - Gallagher - Stimson - Sullivan - Wilkinson
POLICE DEPAMIENT RELATIONS
° Gallagher - Komaromi - Murphy - Stimson - Sullivan
TRAFFIC
Connolly - Bly - Gentle - Horn - Sullivan
CIVIL DEFENSE
Visnyei - Connolly - Komaromi - Porter - Horn
AGREEl,NT - CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE EXPENSES: The Clerk presented for Council app-
roval an agreement between the City Attorney and the City covering the payment to
the Attorney of the sum of $1,200 annually at the rate of '1100 per month for the
necessary secretarial assistance, supplies, law books or other office equipment for
his office.
.By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Kurphy
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign and execute same on behalf of the City.
Carried.
SUBSTITUTE COUNSEL FOR CITY ITTORNU: Attorney Lee reported that in two actions
pending against the City he will be disqualified to act as City Attorney because he
originally represented the claimants. He advised and recommended that the City ob-
tain the service of an Attorney of its choice to act as City Attorney in these two
.cases. He recommended the names of Attorney T.K. Po*.-rers and Roger Sovocool.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Council approve the selection of either Nir. Powers or 111r. Sovocoo,
and that the City Attorney be authorized to engage the services of the one of his
choice to act as City Attorney as recommended.
Carried.
COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDNIM: On behalf of the Finance Committee, Alderman Stimson
recommended that the salary of the Director of Planning be the same as that of
Assessor and recommended that the Compensation Plan be amended accordingly.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the 1956 Compensation'Plan as it relates to the position of Director
of Planning be and hereby is amended,effective Jan. 1, 1956, as follows:
From Existing Rate; To New Pate
NINL•;UNI MAXIM" D1CRENENT 1UND'UM MLXIr U I rN CF st-;'_NT
16,00c "7,000 X200 X5,600 6,000 2CO.
Carried.
January 4, 1956
ASSESSOR'S BUDGET: Alderman Stimson, Chairman of the Finance Committee�reportec'.
that after a study of the tentative budget for the Assessor, it is the unaniirlous
opinion of the Committee that the budget be decreased from $15,750 to ` 12 4O by
the elimination of an item included therein for the salary of a senior re0apher
3,300.
3y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget item x'=111 - City Assessor, be decreased to
''12,4.50 as recommended by the Finance Committee.
Carried.
PLANNING DIRECTOR'S BUDGET: Alderman Stimson, Chairman of the Finance Committee,
reported that after a study of the tentative budget for the Director of Planning i*"*
is the unanimous opinion of the Committee that the following adjustments therein b
made:
a. Salary of Planning Director $61000.00
b. Salary of Sbenegveph rSRr1P1Sr 2,900.00
c. Temporary part-time help 700.00
d. All other expenses as listed in the
tentative budget (except engineering
aide) 1.000.00
Total ltao.600.00
He recommended that it be decreased to the sum of X10,600.00.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for the Director of Planning, item "121, be de=
creased to $10,600 as recommended.
AYES: 11
NAY'S: 1 - Johnson Carried.
CITY JUDGE'S BUDGET: Alderman Stimson, Chairman of the Finance Committee, reported
that after a study of the tentative budget for the City Judge it is the unanimous
opinion of the Committee that the budget be increased in the amount of `'1,350 for
part-time clerical services, thereby making a new total for this item of ''17,075.00.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for the City Judge, Item ''°11.8, be increased to_,
the total of ` 17,075.00 as recommended. Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment. Carried
ICE SKATING: Alderman Gibson reported that in addition to other skating rinks in
operation by the Youth Bureau, plans are under way to cpen a skating rink in an area
on the lagoon adjacent to Stewart Park, and weather permitting will be available
soon.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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COMMON g0UNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 1, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly, sorter
Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Horn
Attorney - Lee
Comm. of Pub. ?Torks - Saperstone
Director of Planning - Thorne
Chief of Police - Simmers
Asst. Fire Chiefs - Weaver and Stamp
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - B lean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
NaIIgUTES: The Clerk called attention to a typographical error on page 3 of the min-
utes of the last meeting wherein reference was made to the title of senior steno-
grapher in reducing the budget for the Assessor and to the title of stenographer in
amending the budget for the Planning Board. He reported that he had been informed
in both instances that this title had been intended to read "senior typist" and sug-
gested that the minutes be corrected in this respect.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the minutes be corrected accordingly, and that they be approved as
corrected. Carried.
ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of the following annual reports:
a. City Chamberlain's report of the Fire Relief Funds
b. Sealer of Weights & Measures
c. Plumbing Inspector
d. Chief of Police
Individual copies of the Sealer's report and the report of the Chief of Police were
distributed to each alderman. The reports were ordered placed on file.
CITY HISTORIAN - CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Frederick R. Stevens,
City Historian, requesting permission to attend the annual meeting of the State
Historians to be held in Buffalo, N.Y. on Feb. 7th and 8th.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Mr. Stevens be authorized to attend this meeting at city expense as
requested. Carried.
PLANNING BOARD BUDGET: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Fabbricatore, Chairman of
the Planning Board, transmitting a report of a special committee of said Board cover-
ing work plan, staff and budget in which she indicated that the Board, or a repre-
sentative of the Board, requests the privilege of appearing before the appropriate
committee of the Council or the Council as a whole - or both - in respect to its
recommendations. Copies of the report referred to, indicating a budget need of
$22,150 for 19565were distributed to the Aldermen.
The Clerk also read a resolution by the Chamber of Commerce urging favorable con-
sideration of a completely adequate budget for the City's planning board, one which
will enable them to be fully effective for the present pressing needs of the commun
ity and to anticipate the longer range problems as well.
The matter was referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that he had offered for sale at public auction
on Jan. 26, 1956 a small city-owned lot at 617 S. Plain St. as previously authorized
by the Council, and that he had sold said property to Mr. Max Smason for the total
sum of $516.93•
COMPENSATION RATE FOR INTER IATE PERMANENT LABOR: The Clerk reported that the
Board of Public Works had requested the Council to establish a wage rate in the com-
pensation plan of $1.40 per hour for intermediate permanent labor. Alderman Stimson
announced that action covering this matter will be presented by the Finance Committ�,e
latter in the meeting.
07F STREET PARKING SITE - SENECA & AURORA STREET: The Clerk reported that the Bce-C
c Public Tdorks had referred to the Council for appropriate action the three apprais-
a_L:= of the properties at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets, which were reported
to the Board on Jan. 11, 1956. He noted that three separate real estate dealers,
Kiely Realty Co. , J.D. Gallagher, and Hunna Johns appraised the properties as follows:
214 E. Seneca St. X28,000.00
204 N. Aurora St. 60,000.00
210 N. Aurora St. 65,000.00
`Dotal. . . . . . . . . . . . $153,000,00
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February 1, 1956
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
'TEEEAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Common Council that there is an urgent
public need for additional off-street parking in the main business area of the City, ai
411EP EAS, the Traffic Commission, the Planning Board, the Board of Public Works and
the Common Council have recommended the purchase of certain areas for such additional
off-street parking in the main business area,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Common Council that the City Attorney be authori-
zed and directed to purchase or acquire by condemanation or other due process of Law,
for a total cost not to exceed the figure established by the Board of Public '46rks
of `)180,000.00, the following parcels of property:
214 E. Seneca Street (Pratt's Flower Shop)
204 N. Aurora Street (Tompkins House) C
210 N. Aurora Street (Donohue Building)
Alderman Sullivan expressed his opinion that other parking lots are not being used
to full capacity and urged delay pending an investigation of such areas. He stated
that he felt the increased parking rates for meters in the critical area as well as
construction of the Tuning Fork may have considerable effect on the parking situation.
Attorney Lee took exception to the form of the resolution as being improper and un-
workable. He suggested that negotiations be undertaken and reported back to the
Council first. Alderman Johnson answered that negotiations have been undertaken by
the former City Attorney and that none of the property owners are willing to sell and
he suggested that if the motion is not in proper order to accomplish the Council's
purpose that Mr. Lee put it in such form. During the ensuing discussion it was
agreed that the total cost of $180,000.00 established by the Board of Public Works is
the entire cost to include razing of old buildings and preparing the site for parkinf,
At this point Attorney Lee presented the following revised motion for discussion:
I&EREAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Common Council that there is an urger
public need for additional off-street parking in the main business area of the City,ar.
14HEREAS, the Traffic Commission, the Planning Board, the Board of Public Works, and
the Common Council have recommended the purchase of certain areas for such additionalI
off-street parking in the main business area,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVFi, by this Common Council that the City Attorney be autho
rized to negotiate with a view to acquisition of the following properties by the Cit_
for a total cost not to exceed the figure established by the Board of Public Works,
namely of $180,000.00:
214 E. Seneca St. (Pratt's Flower Shop)
204 N. Aurora St. (Tompkins House)
210 N. Aurora St. (Donohue Building)
Alderman Johnson objected because the sense of the original is deleted. Alderman
Stimson objected to cost without specifying that it is to include razing of old
buildings and preparation of site for parking.
Attorney Lee stated that it us utterly impossible to state price under condemnation
proceedings and agreed to proceed to negotiate and report his findings back to this
Council. Reiterating his belief that the original motion is unfeasible and unworkab__
he advised the Mayor to rule it out of order. Alderman Johnson objected to this as
a delaying tactic.
A new motion was offered.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
T^MPEAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Common Council that there is an urg<
public need for additional off-street parking in the main business area of the Cit-,
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, the Planning Board, the Board of Public Works, and
the Common Council have recommended the purchase of certain Preas for such addition-
off-street parking in the main business area,
N04 THEREF077 BE IT RESOLVED, by this Common Council that the City Attorney be
authorized and directed to negotiate and purchase or acquire by condemnation or other
due process of Law, and to include the renovation of the land area for parking for
a total cost not to exceed the figure established by the Board of Public 'forks of
$180,000.00 the following parcels:
214 E. Seneca Street (Pratt's Flower Shop)
204 N. Aurora Street (Tompkins House)
210 N. Aurora Street (Donohue Building)
Johnson suggested that it he understood that if at any point the City
_�orney finds it impossible to go ahead that he report back to the Council. Att:, -
jee ruled the motion out of order unless the condemnation clause is delete6
,. efrom and he so advised the Mayor. Acting on this advice the Eayor ruled th_s
t'_on out of order also. Alderman Wilkinson recommended that the Mayor call a
, cial meeting of the Council seven days hence to reconsider this matter.
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February 1, 1956
GRAND=9 AVENUE LOTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had re-
commended that the Council take appropriate action to authorize the sale of five lots
now owned by the City and which were acquired in connection with the extension of
Cirandview Avenue, from Aurora to Hudson Street; and that the minimum prices for lots
as subdivided by the Board and shown on a map entitled, "Proposed Grandview Avenue
Extension" be established as follows:
Lot A, ` 1,000; Lot B, $1,200; Lot C, $1,200; Lot D, $1,200;
and a lot located at 624 Hudson Street, $2,000.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Stimson
P',,SOLVED, that the Council approve the recommendation and authorize the sale.
Alderman Johnson reconunended on behalf of Alderman Gentle, who was absent, that the
matter be referred to the Public Works Relations Committee with the understanding
that it will receive prompt action and be reported back with all expediency so that
the sale if deemed advisable can be authorized prior to completion of the 1956 tax
roll.
The motion was withdrawn. By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Works Relations Committee for
study and report.
r: AYES: 11
NAYS: 1 - Stimson Motion Carried.
ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION: The Clerk reported that the Planning
Board had requested the Council to provide the Civil Service Commission with suffi-
cient funds to prepare examinations for the positions of Planning Director and
Associate Planner locally, if possible, to expedite the procedure.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and recom-
mendation. Carried.
COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDED: In order to implement the resolution of the Board of
'Dublic Works of Jan. 25, 1956 to provide wage increments for hourly employees, to pro-
-ide an increase for the present seasonal employees, and to establish emergency over.-
-.ime rates, Alderman Stimson presented a recommendation of the Finance Committee T.Thi-:
-a,s acted upon as follows:
5 Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
ESOLVED, that the 1956 Compensation Plan be and hereby is amended for hourly employ,
yes so that the following minimum, maximum and emergency overtime rate be EStablished,
with an annual increment of four cents (4¢) in each category: EMERGENCY
MINIMUM MAXIMUM ANN. INCREMENT OVERTIME I ATE
Supervisor $2.26 $2.50 $.04 $3.25
Foreman 1.94 2.18 .04 2.85
Skilled 1.76 1.92 .04 2.65
Semi-skilled 1.6o 1.76 .04 2.40
Laborer 1.40 1.60 .04 2.25
Carried.
Upon recommendation of the Bd. of Fire Commissioners to increase the salary of the
apt. of Fire Alarms, Alderman Stimson presented a resolution which was acted upon
follows:
T Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
'SOLVED, that the 1956 Compensation Plan be and hereby is amended, effective Jan. 1,
)56, by increasing the maximum salary for the Supt. of Fire Alarms from 114,400 to
4,600; and that the annual increment remain at $100.
Carried.
PUILDING COMMISSIONERIS BUDGET AMENDED: Alderman Stimson recorinended that an addit-
ional amount of $700 be added to the tentative budget for the Building Commissioner.
Ee explained that because of the need for assistance in this office ' 400 is to pro-
vide part time clerical help and $300 for an emergency assistant for multiple housing.
action was taken as follows:
FY Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
' f_;;;OLVED, that the 1956 tentative budget for the Building Commissioner, account 13
a - .mended by increasing it from `'.1,975 to 12,675.
Carried..
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February 1, 1956
CORNELL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION CONTRIBUTION: Alderman ,Stimson reported that Cornell
Library Association had requested an additional contribution from the City for 1956
of :6,450. He explained that in addition to the $4,000 paid annually by the city
for rent of offices in the Library Building the sum of $14,000 has been provided in
the tentative budget. He further reported that after several meetings, serious
study and a recognition of the appropriateness of the salary items for trained pro-
fessional personnel in the library's budget, the Finance Committee of the Council
in agreement with the Finance Committee of the Library Association recommends an
additional contribution of $3,000 for 1956.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that an appropriation of `?3,000 as an additional contribution to the
Cornell Public Library Association be included in the 1956 tentative budget, to be
added to the budget for Miscellaneous Expense, account -4260.
Carried.
BUDGET AbENDMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that on Jan.25, 1956, the Board of Pub=
lie Works took action to close immediately the ments and women's lavatory sections
in the public Comfort Station resulting in a saving in operating cost of $1,100 in
the budget for this item and recommended that the budget be amended accordingly.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the 1956 tentative budget for the Municipal Comfort Station, budget
item 1-'251, be amended by reducing it from $1,700 to $600 to reflect this saving.
Carried.
Alderman Visnyei questioned the Board's intent to tear down this building for park-
ing purposes . During the enusing discussion the Clerk was asked to read the minutes
of the Board regarding this matter. Alderman Stimson objected to the discussion'on
the grounds that it was not germane to the issue.
Motion Carried.
PARKING RATE INCREASE - CRITICAL BUSINESS AREA: Alderman Stimson reported that on
Dec. 6, 1955, the Board of Public Works recommended, as one item in connection 'tuith
off-street parking, that the Common Council increase the curb parking rate in the
-ritical business area to five cents per half hour and ten cents per hour. He stater?
`hat the Board has already authorized these increased rates for all city owned off-
treet parking lots in the critical area. He reported that the Finance Committee
as approved the recommendation of the Board in this matter.
y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
'F,SOLITED, that the curb parking rate be increased to five cents (50) for one-half
:sour and ten cents (100.) for one hour in the critical area, which is defined as
follows:
Buffalo St. between Cayuga Street and Aurora Street
Seneca St. It Geneva Street and Parker Street
State St. Albany Street and the Seneca branch of the Tuning Fork
Green St. Geneva and Tioga Street
Geneva St. Green Street and Seneca Street
Cayuga St. Clintor Street and Buffalo Street
Tioga St. Six Mile Creek and Buffalo Street
Aurora St. it Six Pile Creek bridge and Buffalo St.
,-•i\TD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney, the Police Department, and other
affic authorities be authorized to proceed at once to implement this program on ar
nstallment contract basis.
M BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign such
contract on behalf of the City. Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVM11 , that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment. Carried
LOCAL LAW - DEPUTY ASSESSOR: Alderman aillivan presented a draft of a proposed local
Taw providing for the powers, duties and term of office of the Deputy Assessor. The
-,%erm of office was indicated as two years. Alderman Wilkinsoh urged that the term
office be for three years in order to coincide with the present term of three
1,-r:ars for the assessor and recommended delay in action until the matter has had
-,I -T,her study. It was agreed to continue this matter with the Charter & Ordinance
study in this respect.
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MUNICIPAL SURGEON: Alderman Sullivan reviewed the status of municipal surgeon and
called attention to the importance and responsibility of the position not only for
providing medical attention for firemen and policemen but particularly for persons
arrested under the influence of alcohol. He expressed the opinion that the city
might find itself liable for injuries in cases of such arrest where the person
arrested suffered injuries and was not given immediate medical attention by an
authorized physician. He recommended that an annual salary for the position be es-
tablished and that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration
of this aspect of the problem.
By Alderman 'Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the matter of establishing an annual salary for the position of Muni-
cipal Surgeon be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
Alderman Wilkinson recommended that in its deliberation the Finance Committee con-
sider making the annual salary retroactive to be effective as of the date of this
action.
Alderman Johnson noted that Dr. Ralph Mazza has been serving in this capacity on a
temporary basis until Dec. 31, 1955 and he therefore recommmended action at this
time to authorize Dr. Mazza to continue in such capacity pending the completion of
Mra
details regarding a permanent arrangement.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
WHEREAS this Common Council did on Sept. 7, 1955 by resolution create the position
of Municipal Surgeon on a temporary basis for a specified term ending Dec. 31, 1955
AND WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that the position be continued on a
temporary basis until such time as permanent arrangements are completed
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the po"sition of Municipal Surgeon on a temporary
basis as set forth in said resolution be reapproved and that the term of office as
set forth therein be extended to March 1, 1956. to provide the continued authority
of such surgeon. Carried.
CHARTER & ORDINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT: Alderman Sullivan presented a progress report
of the Charter & Ordinance Committee covering the status of Municipal Surgeon, stud7-
of a proposed television franchise and a study of the Building Code as it relates
:,o electrical regulations.
?OLICE CONUTTEE REPORT: In the absence of Alderman Gallagher, Mr. Sullivan re-
ported on a recent meeting of the Police Relations Committee with the Police Com-
missioner, Chief of Police and police officers. He noted that another meeting is
being organized and expressed the hope that better relations within the department
will be developed as a result.
FIRE TRAINING SCHOOL: Alderman Murphy reviewed a training school currently being
conducted twice weekly for volunteer firemen by the Fire Department. He commended
Asst. Chiefs Weaver and Stamp for their efforts in this respect and noted that there
are approximately 528 eligible to attend and receive good basic training in fire
fighting practices.
ROBERT D. TARBELL - FIRE LIEOTEMT: Alderman Murphy announced that the Bd. of Fire
commissioners had appointed Robert D. Tarbell a Fire Lieutenant.
^RAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Alderman Connolly presented an amendment to the traff
_)rdinance which he reported was recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee after
Ghe usual trial period.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that Section 183, Schedule IV of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance of
the City of Ithaca, No Parking - No Standing Zones, as amended by this Council on
Nov. 10, 1950, be and hereby is further amended by deleting therefrom the following:
S. Tioga St. , State St. to alley leading to bus terminal - east side.
State St. , Tioga St. to Aurora St. - north side
and by adding thereto the following:
S. Tioga St. , State St. to 109 S. Tioga St. - east side
State St. , Tioga St. property line easterly for forty feet - north side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried.
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YC TH BUREAU: Alderman Gibson presented a resolution authorizing the continuation
of the Youth Bureau which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Porter
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for such a project to
the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval, and if approved, to apply subsequent-
ly 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
John F. Ryan, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and to pre-
sent said application to the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval. This re- -
solution shall take effect immediately.
Adopted by the following vote.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried.
YOUTH BUREAU REPORT: Alderman Gibson presented a review of Youth Bureau activities
covering its past and proposed programs for the season covering such items as
Children's Matinee Series, Junior Music Clubs, after school recreation programs,
ice skating. Kiwanis baseball, summer day camp, Stewart Park water front, and teen-
age center.
OFF-STREET PARKING SITE (continuation of discussion): Alderman Johnson again re-
ferred to the earlier discussion of the off-street parking site and objected to the
City Attorney's rulings thereon. He proposed another motion for consideration as
follows:
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Common Council that there is an urgent
public need for additional off-street parking in the main business area of the City,E
141EREAS, the Traffic Commission, the Planning Board, the Board of Public Works, and
the Common Council have recommended the purchase of certain areas for such addition-
al off-street parking in the main business area,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by this Common Council that the City Attorney be author-
ized and directed to negotiate and to purchase for parking lots for a total cost not
,o exceed the figure established by the Board of Public Works of $180,000.00 the
'ollooring parcels of property (previously mentioned); and if condemnation proceed-
igs are required, that the City Attorney be directed by due process of law to con-
-;mn the properties without limitation.
this point a ten-minute recess was recommended.
.y Alderman Gibson: aeconded by Alderman Horn
230LVED, that this session be recessed for a ten-minute period.
Carried.
After the recess the meeting was again called to order and another motion prepared
jointly by Alderman Johnson and Attorney Leer-as presented.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
1*1ERFAS, it is the consensus of opinion of the Common Council that there is an
urgent public need for additional off-street parking in the main business area of
the City, and
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, The Planning Board, the Board of Public Works, and
the Common Council have recommended the purchase of certain areas for such addition-
.l off-street parking in the main business area,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by this Common Council that the City Attorney be
athorized and directed to negotiate and to purchase for a total cost, including thw
stimated cost of razing buildings and preparing the site for parking purposes, of
Dt to exceed $180,000; and that if the City Attorney finds condemnation proceedings
_re necessary he shall report back to this Council with an estimate of the cost of
such proceedings.
AYES: 9 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Horn
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Sti.mson, Sullivan
Motion Carried
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - SALARY: Alderman Johnson recommended that action taken at
the last meeting in amending the Compensation Plan by reducing the salary range of
the Director of Planning to $5,600 to $6,000 be rescinded.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
WHEREAS, at the last meeting of the Common Council the following motion was passed:
"RESOLVED, that the 1.956 Compensation Plan as it relates to the position of
Director of Planning be and hereby is amended, effective Jan. 1, 1956, as follows:
From Existing Rate To New Rate
MINI11JM MAXIMUM INCREMENT MINII�IU M n,,,XIPNM INCREMENT
%,o00. $7,000. $200. $5,600 $6,000. $200. , and
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February 1, 1956
WHEREAS, it is now a belief of a majority of the aldermen that this action was
hasty and proper investigation and time had not been given to members of the Common
Council before the said motion was presented and passed,
NO14 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the aforesaid motion be rescinded.
Alderman Sullivan called attention to Mr. Thorne's status as being provisional in
nature and stated that it is difficult to establish a salary other than the minimum
for a position until job specifications are known. He further commented that he
felt this was a move to bypass the Finance Committee and the Planning Board in this
matter since the Planning Board has submitted a report containing a new proposed
rate of '5,300' - '$7,600 . for this position and said report has been referred to
the Finance Committee. He expressed his opinion that the Planning Board has juris-
diction in setting the salary of the Director and he urged delay for these reasons.
Attorney Lee concurred with Mr. Sullivan by giving his opinion that control of all
planning matters, including establishing salaries for it's staff members, is with-
in the jurisdiction of the Planning Board. He expressed his opinion that action by
the Council at this time might prejudice the Finance Committee in its study of the
Planning Board's proposal referred to it for recommendation, and urged delay pend-
ing such a study. He concluded by suggesting that the Mayor rule the motion out of
order for these reasons.
Mayor Ryan ruled the motion out of order.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman 'Jilkinson
RESOLVED, that the decision to rule the motion out of order be appealed.
During the discussion Attorney Lee stated that he suggested it was out of order be-
_'' cause he understood the motion was riot only to rescind but to establish the salary
of the Director which is a function of the Planning Board. He withdrew his ruling
.A.) if the motion is limited to rescinding action.
After Alderman Johnson restated his motion as recorded above, Mayor Ryan withdrew
his ruling and a roll call was taken resulting in its adoption by a vote as follows.
AYES: 9 - Johnson, ulilkinson, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Hor ..
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Stimson, Sullivan.
Carried.
AGENDA FOR PEETINGS: By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Horn
'4HEREAS, it appears that this Common Council seems to be rather at cross points on
agenda being presented, and
(,IHEREAS, business sometimes comes before the Common Council regarding which the
.. members have had no previous notice, and
�CEPUEA,S, it is the desire of many of the members to have time to give thought and
investigation to such matters of business,
N01,T THEREFOPE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is instructed to prepare and
distribute to members of the Council an agenda for each meeting of the Common Council
of all the business to come before said Council at least one week before any regular
meeting thereof, and
BE IT FUP.THER RESOLVED, that no legislation may be brought up for a vote at a reg-
ular meeting of the Common Council without unanimous vote of the members unless it
has first appeared on the agenda; and that this resolution shall become effective
at the next regular meeting of the Common Council.
Alderman Stimson stated that he felt this action was not in public interest and th�'.--
�he , for one, could not feel that it would be possible £or him to serve on the
;ouncil under such circumstances.
AYES: 10 - Johnson, 'Jilkinson, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Bly, Komaromi ;
Visnyei, Horn
NAYS: 2 - Murphy, Stimson Motion Carried.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
WHEREAS, the publication by the N.Y.S. Dept. of Commerce, "A Guide to the Prepara-
tion of Zoning Ordinances", recommends that a Board of Zoning Appeals shall choose
its own chairman, and
WHEREAS, in the past the Board of Zoning Appeals of the City of Ithaca has always
chosen its ovm chairman, and
WHEREAS, there is no particular specific provision in the present Zoning Ordinance
for the choosing of a chairman,
N04 THERIFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the
following amendment to Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance for a public hearing as
required and submit said amendment to the Planning Board for recommendation as pre-
scribed: ARTICLE XII - Board of Zoning Appeals
Section 1. Organization of Board of Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall
consist of six members, as provided in section 81 of the General City Law. The Board
as now constituted shall continue as such Board of Appeals under this Ordinance, and
vacancies occuring therein shall be filled as provided in said Section 81. The Board
at its first regular meeting each year shall elect one of its own members as Chair-
man. In the absence of the Chairman at any meeting the Board shall shoose an .Acting
Chairman for that meeting.
Motion Carried.
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PPOINTINNTS: Mayor Ryan ara)oumed the following appointments:
Term End'n
City Assessor M.C.Dan Avery 3 yrs. 12/31/58
Building Commissioner Harry B. Lockwood 2 yrs. 12131157
Member of Bd. of Zoning
CGrroci-ep �/7/SG —
" it " " Jack Goodman 3 yrs. 12/31/58
" " It it John C. Burns Jr. 3 yrs. 12/31/58
it it it Alfred Teti 3 yrs. 12/31/58
Member of Housing Authority - John W. Alexander 5 yrs. 10/17/60
Examining Bd. for Electricians - Clarence C. Larkin 1 yr. 12/31/56
Electrical Inspector - Audley Bloom 2 yrs. 12/31/57
City Historian - Fred R. Stevens 2 yrs. 12/31/57
Youth Bureau Advisory Council - Mrs. Frank S. Freeman 3 yrs. 12/31/58
If " " if - Kenneth F. Flynn 3 yrs. 12/31/58 .
if " " " - Edward I. Pierce 3 yrs. 12/31/58
it it " - Harry Sutherland 3 yrs. 12/31/58
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Mayor Ryan announced his continuation of the
Industrial Development Committee to consist of the following members:
R.R. Colbert, Chmn. , D. Boardman Lee, J. Reed Colbert, and Jahn E. Hancharick
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Ryan announced that in accordance with a recorr.-
mendation contained in the report submitted by the Insurance Industry Committee on
Motor Vehicle Accidents he had appointed a Traffic Advisory Committee to replace the
former Traffic Commission and to consist of the following members:
Francis J. Laverty, Chmn. , James Conley, Frank J. Connolly, Leon H. Cass, D. Board-
man Lee, Edward J. Barron, Sr. , and Paul C. Kilby
S TEWART PARK COMMISSION: Mayor Ryan renamed members of the Buildings c'_ Grounds
Oommittee of the Board of Public Works, 1^1m. M. Egan, Paul Bradford and Kenneth C.
7ecker, together with himself as Mayor to represent the City on the Stewart Park
Iommission.
�,1,SS TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE: Mayor Ryan announced that he had discharged the
lass Transportation Committee.
OUTSIDE FIRE SERVICE CO1,NITTEE: Mayor Ryan also announced that he had discharged
the Outside Fire Service Committee.
MUNICIPAL COMFORT STATION: Alderman Gibson questioned the action taken recently
by the Board of Public Works to close the public lavatories at the Municipal Com-
fort Station on E. Green Street. He questioned its right to do so since he felt
that under the lease agreement for the adjacent lunch room the City agreed th,t the
leasee have use of same. Attorney Lee advised that he had been authorized to look
into the matter by the Board.
'fin motion the meeting was a1 journed.
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Geo. Ao Blean
City Clerk
COATOM COUNCIL PROCETIDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
FEBRUkRY 1, 1956
Carrie Shinos 60. on
The Ithaca Journal $ 27.60
Norton Printing Co 24.00
New York Telephone Co 85.87
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 19.42
Pitney-Bowes , Inc. 6.00
Addressora:,�h- iul_tigrapi� Corp 57.02
New York State Electric & Gas Corp 9, 24
C9rrie Shipos 78.00
Norton Printing Co 12.00
Van Matta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 141.30
D. Boardman Lee 100.00
Edward 'I Kiri 30.00
City Chamberlain 6.80
F. C. Thorne 13.79
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co.
Mack' s Photo Copies 20.56
C. O . Rumsey, & Co 9.86
Frank S Alo 16. 20
Tomr'-ins County Memorial Hospital 8. 64
Ralph J. Mazza, MM!.D. 4o.oo
Leo P Larkin, Y. D. 5.40
Mary H Darling 50.00
Marjorie Barnard 112. 50
Van Matta Office Equipment Uo, Inc. .55
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co 28.13
flew York Telephone Co. 119.39
Cayu a. Motor Sales Corp 65.90
B. F. Goodrich Store 154.07
'T^lsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc. 36.57
The Siren° Co, Inc. 23.78
Everson-Ross Co, Inc. 4.18
C. J. Rumsey & Co .70
Henry R. Head 7 . 65
Tioga Auto Parts 11.51
Stallrnan of Ithaca, Inc. 12.16
Socony Mobil Oil Co, Inc. 317.17
Lel: Cornelius 4.5. 60
New York State Electric & Gas Corp . 24
Cornell University(,Small Animal Cithic) 3.00
Dual Parking Meter Co. 925.80
Verne 5lil:'sey 336. 25
Judson W. Hill 17.64
City Chamberlain 3.60
Bernard DiPaulo 50. 40
John Dimple 14. 40
James Ferris 31.50
David Mason 165.60
Donald Brogan 10.80
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 10.12
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2.47
David Smock 8.40
Richard Jackson 99.60
Matthew Branski 98.40
Guyda Whiting 8. 25
George Parkin 8. 25
Hickey' s Music Store 8.77
Peter Scusa Shoe Rebui lder 4.9.00
Ithaca Laundries, Inc. 65. 50
T. G. Miller' s Sons Parser Co. 16. 78
Mew Yor,: Telephone Co 13. 83
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AUDIT SHEET
JANUARY 4, 1955
City Chamberlain $ 7. 00
City of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Div. 7.10
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 5.04
Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales 38.90
Ithaca Sporting Goode 1.80
John M 1 u_l_ligam 64.O°
B. F. Goodrich Store 124.82
Sacony Mobil Oil Co, Inc. 31. 08
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. .98
Thomas Decker 41. U-0
John R. 1Cimi)le 23.40
Frank Speno 15. 60
City Chamberlain 4. 63
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 21, 1956
PR:1SFNT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, S timson, Sullivan, Porter, Bly, Komaromi,
Visnyei, Gentle
Attorney - Lee
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
DANIEL J. GALLAGHER - RESIGNATION: Mayor Ryan announced that he had received a
telephone message from Daniel J. Gallagher on Feb. 18th tendering his resignation
_.q as alderman from the third ward to become effective immediately.
Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been called to authorize the
sale of city-owned lots on Grandview Avenue, to consider further the purchase of
properties at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets for an off-street parking
site and to discuss such other matters as may be brought before the Council with
unanimous consent.
gRANDVIEE,W AVENUE, LOTS - SALE: Alderman Gentle presented a resolution authorizing
the sale of lots on Grandview Avenue which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Gentle: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
WHEREAS, certain properties were purchased by the City to provide the right-of-
way needed for the extension of Grandview Ave., between Aurora and Hudson Streets,
AND I^MP.EAS , this street is now completed insofar as said right-of way is con-
cerned; and the Board of Public Works has subdivided the remainder of the land into
,five proposed building lots and has recommended that, since the land is no longer
needed for public purposes, it be offered for sale at public auction at minimum bids
for each parcel as follows:
Lot A - $1,000.00 Lot C $1,200.00
Lot B - $1,200.00 Lot D - $1,200.00
And a lot located at 624 Hudson St. 1 $2,000
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at
public auction under the direction of the City Clerk:
4 lots of irregular size, marked Lot A, Lot B, Lot C, and Lot D as shown on a
map entitled, "Proposed Grandview Avenue Extension - Right-of-Way Study", dated
Jan. 17, 1956, and on file in the office of the City Engineer; and a lot located
at 624 Hudson Street being lot 55 , block 226, of City assessment map 173.
Terms of Sale - successful bidder will be required to pay at least 10% of his bid
at the time of the sale, the balance to be paid upon delivery of QUIT CLAIPi deed.
No bid for less than $1,000 for Lot A, $1,200 for Lot B, $1,200 for Lot C, '1,200
for Lot D and $2,000 for a lot located at 624 Hudson Street will be accepted.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to
advertise and sell said lots at public auction in the manner prescribed by law, and
he hereby is directed to refuse any bids for a sum less than hereinabove stipulated
-'or the respective lots, and he is directed to include such limitation in the ad-
vertisement 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 to each property
sold to the successful bidder therefor.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor
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February 21, 1956
OFD'-STREET PARKING SITE - SENECA AURaRA STREETS,
Alderman Johnson requested the Clerk to read a letter from City Attorney Lee, Dated
Feb. 9, 1956, which was addressed to the Common Council with reference to the
Colzncil's action taken on Feb. 1st authorizing and directing the Attorney to nego-
tiate for and to purchase fer a parkir.g let fnr a total cost not to ex,ceed ;18C,OM
three properties located at the corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets. Attorney Lee,
who was granted permission by the Mayor to make his report in this matter, reviewed
his discussions with the property owners affected and/or their respective agents.
He stated that he had offered Mr. Pratt the appraised value of his property, that
Air. Pratt was unwilling to sell but referred him to his agent, Mr. John Burns, who
in turn agreed to consider the matter and give him an answer at a later date. He
reported further that he had made similar contacts with Mr. James Buyoucos, Attor-
ney for George Atsedes, and Mr. Harold Simpson, Attorney for the Donohue Estate,
regarding the purchase of the other two properties involved and is now awaiting an
answer in each instance. He stated that upon his request the Supt. of Public Works
had submitted an estimate of $10,000. for razing the buildings and preparing the
site for parking purposes. Mr. Lee's letter of Feb. 9th was then read by the Clerk.
In his letter Attorney Lee gave his opinion that the expenditure by the City of
funds for the acquisition of these properties for off-street parking is illegal and
that no further steps therefore are being taken by him pending clarification by
the Council of its wishes in the matter.
Alderman Johnson stated that, because of the filing of the letter and because he
has consulted with five other attorneys all of whom have disagreed with Mr. Lee's
opinion, he had prepared a resolution in this matter for consideration at this
time. He then read his resolution which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
WHEREAS , at the last meeting of the Common Council, Feb. 1, 1956, it was re-
solved that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate and to pur-
chase for off-street parking three certain premises located at the northwest corner
of Seneca and Aurora Streets, and
WHEREAS , the City Attorney on Feb. 9, 1956 has filed a letter -with the City
Clerk addressed to the members of the Common Council which states an opinion that
such action is illegal, and
WHEREAS, said letter further states "In the face of this clear provision in the
General Municipal Law, any action taken by the undersigned in pursuance of the
direction of the Common Council, committing the City to the expenditure of public
funds, would be a violation which might subject him and all other officers of the
City who joined in the action liable to severe penalties. Yo further steps there-
fore are being taken loy the undersigned pending clarification by the Council of its
wishes in the matter," and
WHEREAS , it is the opinion of the majority of the members of the Council that
such opinion of the City Attorney is erroneous, and
WHEREAS, this action by the City Attorney appears to the majority of the Council
to be more of the same delaying tactics of the City Attorney to avoid the purchase
or acquisition of said premises as have been evidenced in the past by his previous
actions, and
WHEREAS, it would be inconsistent with the opinion of said City Attorney as ex-
pressed in said letter filed February 9th for him to proceed any further under the
said resolution of the Council passed at the February 1st meeting,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Superintendent of the Board of Pub'_~
lorks, in the place of said City Attorney, complete the negotiations, purchase or
acquisition of said properties and/or otherwise comply *,ri.th said resolution passe
by the Common Council, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that he is hereby authorized to hire such legal counse=
and/or realtors, appraisers or other competent assistants that he feels are neces-
sary to bring about the completion of the acquisition of said premises.
AYES: 7 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Porter, Bly, Komaromi, Gentle, Visnyei
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Stimsor., Sullivan
Motion Carried.
DANIEL J. GALLAGHER-RESIGNATION: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to write to Alderman Gallagher and express
to him the Coundil's gratitude for his long years of service to the City as alder-
man and convey to him best wishes for the future.
Carried.
SPECIAL MEETING - FEBRUARY 28th: Mayor Ryan announced a special meeting of the
Common Council will be held on Feb. 28, 1956 at 7:30 p.m. to afford the Planning Bd.
an opportunity to review its recommendations contained in a report submitted to the
Council on Feb. 1, 1956.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. ct
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA. N.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 P•m• February 28, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Stimson, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Bly,
Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
Planning Board Members - Mrs. Fabbricatore, Reps, Paul Taber, B.?J. Taber,
Attorney - Lee
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Pi,ANNPLO ROM'S REPORT: Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been
called at the request of the Planning Board to explain the work plan, staff and
budget recommendations contained in a report of a special committee of said Board
and copies of which were distributed to members of the Council on Feb. 1st. He
introduced Mrs. Fabbricatore, Chairman of the Planning Board, who expressed the
gratitude of the Board for being afforded an opportunity to discuss this matter
with the aldermen. She then called upon Comm. Reps who reviewed the written re-
port of the special committee in detail. He termed the budget as presented for
1956 in the amount of $22,150 a realistic one and one which it is felt can be fi-
ry nanced by the City.
r-" Alderman Porter expressed himself as being heartily in favor of such a program as
the one outlined in the report and an adequate budget to finance its work, but ex-
pressed surprise because the report did not mention the work now being done on
some of the items included or indicate any knowledge of this work. He expressed the
fear that some of the items in the report were a duplication of work already done.
In regard to anticipated financial help from other outlying governmental units he
asked if the City is expected to finance the entire cost until they saw fit to
participate.
Comm. Reps answered that the special committee of the Board was aware of the amount
of work already done and did take it into consideration in preparing the budget,
and he noted the informal indication by the Planning Board of the Town of Ithaca t,
participate.
Alderman Visnyei felt the staff was top heavy. He asked who will be responsible
for staff appointments and if the present Planning Director was consulted in the
preparation of the proposed budget. He was informed that the Planning Board has
jurisdiction over appointments subject to Civil Service rules. He was also in-
formed that the present Director had not been consulted directly during the pre-
paration of the report.
Alderman Gentle promised his support of a sound program and an adequate budget but
stated that he was amazed to find out that the present Director was not consulted
regarding the report.
By Alderman Gentle: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that this report of the special committee be referred back to the Plan-
ning Board with the request that they confer with the Planning Director as to work
already completed or partially completed, available supplies and equipment, and
report back to the Council not later than the regular April meeting with appropriate
budget revisions.
Alderman Stimson objected to this as a delaying tactic. Alderman Gentle pointed
out that the motion is broad enough to permit this matter being brought back to
the Council at the March 7th meeting, otherwise it may come before the April meet-
ing or a special meeting of the Council before that time if necessary.
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On motion the meeting was adjourned.
AGe . Blean
City Clerk
COKIiON COUNCIL PROCEEDT'� IS
CITY OF ITHACP , :".Y.
Fte�;ular eting 7:11 0 p.m.. Farch 7,
PR ,SE uT
r'ayor - Ryan
Aldc;rmen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Sullivan, Connolly, Porter,
Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
3d. of Pzblic Works Comm. - Saperstone
Attorney - Lee
Dire-,ctor of Planning - Thorne
Chief of Police - Simmers
Deputy City Chamberlain - 11right
Clerk - Blean `
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: The Clerk asked that page eight of the minutes of the regular meeting
dated Feb. 1, 1956 relating to the appointment of F.J. Sigler as a member of the
Ed. of Zoning Appeals be corrected by deleting the reference to such appointment
since his term of office does not expire until Dec. 31, 1956.
It was moved by Alderman Tilkinson, seconded by Alderman Iviurphy and carri<;d that the
minutes be corrected accordingly.
Alderman Stimson asked that the minutes of the special riceti.ng dated Feb. 2$', 19K6
be amended to record him as abstaining from voting on the resolution adopted �t said
meeting. No objection was offered to this amendment and it was moved by Alderman
Horn, seconded by Alderman Visnyei and carried that the minutes of the special
meeting of Feb. Ast, bey amended accordingly; that the minutes of the last regular
meeting aq corrected and the minutes of the 5p(.cial meeting of F:;b. 4bL as amend_
ed be apoproved.
ELIZA3ETH B BRADLEY _ ALDE"MAN: Alderman Johnson reported t'ri<?t the Republican Citlr
Committee and the Committeemen of the Third Ward r ecorrnnend tie appointment of
Elizabeth B. Bradley as alderman to succeed Daniel. J. Gallaghcr, resigned.
`3y Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
nESOLVED, that Elizabeth B. Bradley be and she hereby is appointed as alderman from
,p Third Ward to succeed Daniel J. Gallagher, for the term priding Dec. 31, 1956.
Unanimously Carried.
fter the oath of office was administered by the Clerk, Ma,,or Fyn declared Mrs.
Dradluy duly appoint,-:d and qualified to act as aldarrnan. ho welcom(L;d her as a m;:m-
,)r-;r of the Council and she was escorted to her seat oy Alderman Sullivan.
ACTING MAYOR: The Clerk announced that it was in order at this tim(-, to elect an
Acting Mayor -o succeed Yr. Gallagher.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Porter
3ESOLVED, that Alderman Wilkinson be nominated as Acting Mayor.
Carried.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed; and that the Clerk ')c instructed to cast
one ballot for Mr. Wilkinson. Carried.
the Clerk cast on(; ballot for Alderman Wilkinson as instruct.-�cd aI d he was unanimous-
7 elected as Acting Mayor.
he Clerk read a note; from the f<Iriiily of Frances Gallagher acknowl,ldging the Cu,znc.i.
.xpression of sympathy at the time of her recent death.
-,TTY HALL: Mr. Glann Norris, County Historian, apps nr c,d b,�,for th-, Council and
zrged that the City hall building be pr, served as a historical Ionwnont in the City.
Other views urging its preservation expressed by Prof. C.V.P. Young and Is. Henry
Hinckley, and a letter from Mr. A.3. G-,nung, President of th:, D,--,Titt Historical
Socioty were presented. Alderman Porter recommended that 7 co. ni
r� tteo be ppointt-d
to study this matter and that such a committee have represLnt�:+ion from th Plan-
ning Board, Board of Public Works, Common Council and othor civic minded citizens.
2Y. Hinckley concurred with Alderman Porter's recommendatio: and Mi-,yor Ryan expr-s-
sud his approval also.
BD. OF FIRE COMMISSIONEPS: Mayor Ryan announced that a currmunication from the Ed.
of Fire Commissioneers 'had been transmitted to the Mayor, thrcu*h. the Fir;:- Relation...
Cor;nittr; ,
for r:ferune� to the proper Board , Commission or committee of the Cour_e.;l,
It;,m 1 on this report deals with recommended areas of the city for relocation of
Firr; Companies Al, ="2, 3 , A 4 and "5 upon abandonment of central h.-adqunrtcrs in
v'-ew of the one-way situation on Seneca Street upon completion of the Tuning Fork.
Ho r�-portod that upon rpcornmendation of the Fire Relations Committee, these recom-
mendations of the Ed. of Fire Comm. a,ru referred to the Planning Board. Itoms 2 Rnd
3 cf this report deals with budgetary recommendations of the Bd. of Fire Commissioners
and have been referred to the Finance Committee: of the Council for report at a later
Point in, this meeting.
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March 7, 1956
FLASHING BEACON - SOUTH ALBANY STREET: The Clerk reported that the Traffic t.d-
visory Committee has recommended the installation of a flashing type beacon at the
intersections of North and South Titus Avenue with South Albany Street and requested
an appropriation of $1,000 for its purchase and installation.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Liderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the purchase and installation of a flashing beacon on South 1-,lbany
Str et be approv..,d and authorized as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee,.
Carried.
During a discussion of the above motion it was reported that the cost of a stop-go
type of a sign was estimated at $3,000 and that the flashing type one is being used
on an experimental basis with the hope that it may slow down the traffic sufficient-
ly to afford the relief desired.
CURB . GUTTER, SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works had approved curb and gutter assessments in the total amount of $332.80 for
work done during 1955 in the 1200 block of N. Tioga Street, and sidewalk assess-
ments in the total amount of $1,635.98 for work done on various streets including
S. Cayuga, N. Cayuga, Utica, W. Green, W. Court, W. Seneca. and N. Albany Street
and recommended them to the Common Council for confirmation and levy.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
=� WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on February 8, 1956, levied assessments for
curb, gutter, and sidewalk construction in the following streets:
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Curb & Gutter - 1200 block of N. Tioga Street
Sidewalks - S. Cayuga, N. Cayuga, Utica, W. Green, W. Court, W. Seneca,
and N. Albany Street
AND WHEREAS, as a result of a public hearing held thereon to adjust said assess-
ments as justice might require,the Board of Public Works corrected said assessments
and finally approved them on Feb. 29 , 1956 and filed schedulesthereof with the
Common_ Council for confirmation,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessments in the amount of $332.80
for curb and gutter, and in the amount of $1,635498 for sidewalks as finally ap-
proved and filed be and the same hereby are in all respects approved and confirmec
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk hereby is directed to prepare a
,Tarrant on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedulc;s for the colleo-
%ion of said assessments; and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby arc authorized and
directed to execute uaid warrant, whereupon all such assessments will become due
and payable from the date of execution thereof; and, on all such assessments or
portions 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 and provided however, that the City Chamberlain
may allow persons to pay their assessment or assessments if the aggregate amount
exceeds $25.00, in five equal installments with interest at 5/ on or about June 1st
in each year, provided however, that any person desiring to pay by installments
shall make application promptly in writing to the City Chamberlain; and all prop-
erti�s having such assessments or portions thereof for installment payments there-
of in arrears and remaining unpaid at the close of any city tax collection period
shall be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City Tax Sale held in
'ovember each year following such City tax collection period; and such property
,hall be sold for any unpaid assessments or portions thereof or any unpaid instal.
iments together with the outstanding balance of such installment payments, togcth,
with all intcrest, f ces and pcnalti3s that may have accrued.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried )
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Approved, March 7 , 1956
Mayor of City of Ith a
PLA14NING DIRECTOR'S SALARY: Alderman Porter/recommended that the salary of Plan-
ning Director Thorne be restored to $7,000. as provided for in the original tenta-
tive budget in effect Jan. 1, 1956 and that additional funds be provided toc-
complish this purpose.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the 1956 tentative budget for the Planning Board, account X121, b;:
amended by increasing it by the sum of $1,000. to provide the proper amount of
salary for H.C. Thorne, Director of Planning, in accordance with the maximum es-
tablished for this position in the Compensation Plan,
Carried.
ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of annual reports for the year 1955
filed by the City Ch,^mborlain, Department of Public Works and the Fire Departmcfit.
Individual copies of the reports of the Department of Public Works and Fire Dept.
were distributed to each alderman. The reports received were ordered placed on
file.
OFF-STREET PARKING SITE - SENECA & AURORA STR ETS: The Clerk read the following
letter from F.J. Laverty:
Common Council March 6, 1956
Ithaca , '''?.Y.
G Fmt l,:m en
In accordance with the resolution adopted on Feb. 21, 1.956, stops have br:cn
t,-ken to comply with the instructions contained therein.
Mr. Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. has been retained as Counsel and negotiations for„„ .
the thre parcels , within the limitations imposed are now proceeding.
It is my intent to secure another ap7^raisal of the parcels not under option"
within a reasonable time. To make this appraisal, an expert from out of town
well qualified in condemnation procedures will be secured. Furthr�r a specific
recommendation will be made to the Council at its April meeting, so that construc-
tion of the parking lot can be started in the early Spring.
Very truly yours
F.J. Laverty
GRANDVIEW AVENUE LOTS - SALE: The Clerk reported that on March 6th at 10:00 A.M.
He had conducted an auction sale of City-owned lots in the Grandview Avenue section
as previously authorized by this Council and that, because of very little interest
expressed, only two of the lots were sold. Lot "C" was sold to Peter Atsedes for
$1200.00, the appraised value thereof, and Lot "D" was sold to Paul & Clara Wasser-
man for $1,350.00. He reported that no bids were received on Lot "A" or Lot 111BIt
or on the lot at 624 Hudson Street.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson ,
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to readvertise and sell the three re-
maining lots after a period of sixty days 'has elapsed.
Carried.
TEMPORARY 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 $150,000. a-
-equested authorization to negotiate loans with local. banks, which have agreed t
lend the money on the same basis as last year at an interest rate of 1V
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of section 24.00 a.l. (c) of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are autlTor-
ized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca f0f,
current city expenses normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for the pur-
poses for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable
note or notes in an amount not to exceed $150,000. to be issued in amounts as may
be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for the current year of
1956; 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 taxes to be received for the current fiscal yCar, and
BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks.
AYES: 13
'JAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor
SAW BOOi3 - PURCHASE OF: The City Attorney recommended the purchase of Vol. 1
and Vol. 2 of Anti.eau Municipal Corporations for thL, use of the City Attorney's
office at a cost of $42,50.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the purchase of these law books be authorized as recommended.
Carried.
Attorney Lee suggested that a set of McQuillans estimated to cost $250.00 be pur,
chased for use by city officials.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
recommendation. Carried.
E. GREEN STREET PARKING LOT PROPERTY: Attorney Lee reported that he had pontact(,d
Rothschild 's Bros. regarding the purchase of a. small piece of property in the
rear of 135 E. State St. which is contiguous to the municipal parking lot and had
b.,_,en advised that it is not for sale at this time. He further reported that it is
expected that the City will receive six months notice of any change in plans.
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Mae:ch 7, 1956
BUDGET AMENDMENT: By Alderman Stimson: s000nded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLWD, that the sum of $1,000 be appropriated from the General Fund to the 1956
t_-i-ttative budget , account 4'187, for the purpose of purchase and installation of
flashing beacon light at the intersections of North and South Titus Avenue with
S. Albans* St. as previouBly voted by this Common Council.
Ca.rri--d.
VOLUNTE 1, FIRE COMPANY APPROPRIATIONS: Alderman Stimson reported that contracts
for service between the volunteer fire companies and the City were executed on
April 1, 1954 on a continuing basis unless written notice of termination is giv-n
by either party at least thirty days prior to the expiration of any .year. He
stated that although it is, therefore, unnecessary to take action in order to con-
tinue these contracts, the Finance and Fire Relations Committees and the Board of
Fire Commissioners recommend the continuance of these contracts.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the present contracts with the Volunteer fire companies be contin-
ued as recommended. Carried.
BUDGET AIHENDNIPT7T - FIRE DEPARTM NT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman
T Turphy
1,717EREAS , the Board of Fire Commissioners have pointed out that the abandonment of
Central Station is necessary because Seneca Street T-,rill be a one-way str,_,et in P.
westerly direction upon the completion of the Tuning Fork, and
< ?,RiE,REA.S , the transformation will occur in the very near future, and
the nature of the function of the companies may change after relocation,
AiNTD TEiER AS , the Fire Commissioners have written : "With the above thoughts in
mind the Fire Commission withdraws its previous request for the appropriation of
X10,000 for the purchase of a truck for 114"s Company and further recommends that
the paid personnel be reduced by three (3) driver-firemen from the compl,�mc;nt of
39 men to the complement of 36 men, only until the new location of No. 4 Company
is avail^.blc
� RrAS, the Fire Commission is on record as requesting a pumper and nec_,ssary
men to operate it, if and when No. 4 Company is relocated,
T!E!:7AS , these recommendations arc; endorsed by the Fire Rolati_ons Committee and
+he Finance Committee,
AEP�F,017 3E IT RESOLVED, that the Budget Item No. 132 be reduced by ;310,000 by
- >ason of the withdrawal of the request to purchase a truck for which appropria-
tion has tentatively been made bsT this Council,
AND `1, IT i'URTHFF RESOLVED, that Budget It .m 4132 be r„duced by $11,400 by reason
of the withdrawal of the request for three drifter-firemen,
AvTD 3'' IT l+t?RTHER. 'ESOLVED, that Budget Item =,`132 is now approved at $167,450.
Unanimously carried.
AUDIT: by Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
R?SOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committ-,e bE, and
h, reby arc approv_d for payment. Carried.
TELEVISION CAaLE ORDINANCE: Alderman Sullivan presented and reviewed an ordinance
entitled, "Injury to Cable or Installation for the Transmissi.on of Reception of
Television Service” which was discussed in detail and act,.:d upon as follows:
y Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Port,--,,r
FSOLVED, that the ordinances of the City of Ithaca. be <m:;ndd by adopting a now-
ection to be known as Chapter II, Section 44 to read as follows:
CITY ORDINANCE - INJURY TO CABLE OR INST11LATION FO': T_HEI TRANSMISSION
OP RECEPTION OF TELi77ISION SEPVICE - CHAPTJR II, Section 44
Section 1. A person who wilfully ormaliciously displaces, r;moves, injures or
destroys a line of television, wir-: or cable or the material or property be-
longing thereto, without lawful authority, or shall unlawfully, wilfully or
maliciously cut, break, tap, or make connection with any television line , wire,
cable , or instrument , or intercept in any unauthorized manner any television
message, communication, report or service passing over it, in the City of
Ithaca; or who shall wilfully or maliciously prevent, obstruct or delay, by
any means or contrivance whatsoever, the sending , transmission, conveyance or
delivery, in the City of Ithaca, of any authorized message, communication, re-
port or service, by or through any television line, wire, cable or installation
under the control of the holder of a television fr-nchise in the City of Ithl-c ;
or who shall aid , agree with, employ or conspire with any person or persons un-
lawfully to do, or permit or cause to be done , any of the acts hercinbefore men-
tion:ed, is guilty of being a disorderly person and is punishable by imprisonment
for not more than six months , or by a. fine of not more than X250. or by both
such imprisonment and fine.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication.
AYES: 13
1\1'_YS: 0 Carried;'
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TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE: Alderman Sullivan distributed copies of a proposed
local law entitled, "Television Cable Franchisor' and reviewed it in detail, After
a lengthy discussion of the proposal during which many minor changes were su-7cot-
cd , Alderman Sullivan requested the Mayor to call a special meeting on March 21,
1956 to discuss this matter further and at which time it is expected a finsl dr^_ft
mar o: agreed upon for presentation and subsequent enactment.
Mayor Ryan agreed to call a special meeting as requested.
In this connection Alderman Sullivan reported that local television dealers ha.v:
formed an association known as Tompkins County Electronics Dealer's Association
and he re<.d a letter from this newly formed association endorsing the proposed
franchise and commending members of the Charter `, Ordinance Committer and the
Conmon Council for their consideration of this matter.
LOCAL LAW DEPUTY ASSESSOR: Alderman Sullivan presented a draft of a proposed local
law providing for the powers, duties and term of office of the: deputy assessor.
It was moved and seconded that the local law be received and laid on the table;,
Thore was consideratle disagreement as to the term of office of 3 years provi�led
for.
By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, th?t the matter be tabled pending further review by the Charter & Ordi-
nance Committee and that copies of the proposal in its final form b�D distributed
to each alderman for study. Carried.
MTJT,-ICIPAL SUREGON: Alderman Sullivan announced the resignation of Dr, Ralph P,azza,
municipal surgeon, before the Charter and Ordinance Committee had completed all
details required to provide for this position on a permanent basis. He stated that
his committee will continue to study this matter and attempt to have a further re-
port on it at the next meeting. Upon inquiry from Alderman Wilkinson', he advised
that the resignation_ was the result of being unable to rFach a final agreement with
Dr. Mazza regarding a retainer fee for this work in addition to fees. Alderman
Stimson expressed concern overfalse reports that have been circulated criticizing
him for opposing Dr. Mazza' s appointment on a personal basis. He stated that his
remarks regarding this matter had been made to register his objections to any sug
stion of double compensation for this position, such as salary plus fees , rath=:
11han for personal reasons. He thou called attention to Dr. Yazza's extensive mmec
cal practice as indicative of his being a highly capable and ethical professional
man: He expressed his sincere regrets for any embarrassment that Dr. Mazza may
hav: suffered as a result of such false rumors
ELECTRTCAL INSPECTOR: Alderman Sullivan reported that the Charter & Ordinance Com-
mittee is studying a proposal to make the office of Electrical Inspector a full-
time position and expressed his intention of hpving a. complete report on this mat-
ter at the next meeting.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Komaromi reported that.-several meetings -of the
?olive Relations Committee have been held with members of the Police Department in
an effort to interpret the Council' s intention regarding compensatory time for
ne�lice officers as it relates to time used in court and school work. He noted so
,rog,ress in these matters.
71LTH REPORT: Alderman Porter reported receipt of a copy of the Health report
1955 for which he commended the Health Department.
FLOOD CONTROL: Referring to the recent flood of iSarch 6th and the extensive damn:
caused by it, Alderman Porter suggest::d that Ithaca can do a lot to alleviate sucl
damage in the future. He recommended the initiation of a study bringing togethar
Ithaca and some of its neighboring towns with this objective in mind. Alderman
Sullivan noted the Mayor's action in bringing the matter to the attention of N.Y.S.
Flood Control Commission and the Governor and commended him for it. Alderman Murphy
r:_portod on his recent conversation with Assemblyman Ray Ashberry who agreed to
lend his assistance in bringing the matter before the Commission.
YOUTH BUREAU REPORT: Alderman Horn presented a report covering activities of the
Youth Bureau including cooperative planning, administration and use of school and
cLty recreational programs , ice skating at Van Natta' s Dam, Percy Fuld and Stewait
P .rk, after-school recreational programs conducted at schools in the city and plans
for a youth coaster. He noted that the plans for the youth center hav,: been tempor
atily suspended fcr lack of a suitable location.
}w '! COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
March 7, 1956
City Chamberlain $ 9.05
Norton Printing Co. 6.50
The Ithaca Journal 44.61
H.A. Manning Co. 97.50
N.Y. Telephone Co. 57.16
Ithaca Printing Service 28.00
Pitney-Bower Inc. 126.36
Ithaca Printing Service 32.65
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 9.28
John Leachtneauer 4.34
Mack's Photo Copies 6.00
C.D. Paulson 84.42
Carrie Shipos 213.00
City of Ithaca, eater & Sewer Div. n3.96
T,G. Millers Sons raper Co. 38.61
D. Boardman Lee 100.00
Edward W. King 15.00
Williamson Law Book Co. 130.54
Olympia Restaurant 9.35
�.C. Thorne 15.89
t'.Y.S. Fed. of Official Planning ads. 30.00
C.J. Rumsey & Co. 6.69
Mack's Photo Copies 3.37
Malcolm J. Mann N.D. 19.00
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It if 25.00
Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 113.00
The Chase Manhattan Bank 11.88
rr n it it 5.00
Frederick R. Stevens 52.83
:Mary H. Darling 50.00
Marjorie Barnard 95.00
T.G. Miller's & Sons 18-3:4
VanNatta Off. Eq. 6.3'?
Town Press 3.00
Ithaca Printing Service 12.20
W.A. Harvey Sporting Goods Co. 60.69
Cayuga. Motor Sales Corp. 228.40
Cramer's Auto Parts 2.00
State St. Tydol Service 19.11
Walsh & Son Chevrolet Inc. 2.79
C.J. Rumsey & Co. 10.44
Robinson & Carpenter 5.99
H.A. Manning Co. 39.00
Henry R. Head 4.85
Stallman Dist. Coxp. 13.80
Smith's Atlantic Service 2.60
Atlantic Refining Co. 18.96
Tioga Auto Parts 15.23
B.F. Goodrich 14.14
-,5ocony Mobil Oil Co. 282.22
John M. Mulligan 193.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 110.32
Hexmm)8,,.x)boa&joa:k A.A. Farlin 1.20
National Welding 29.50
N.Y.S. Vet College 6.00
Dual Parking Meter Co. 273.00
City Chamberlain 4.01
Richard Jackson 14.40
Matthew Branski 14.40
,ernard DiPaulo 14.40
David Mason 79.20
Frank Speno 14.40
Anthony Barraco 9.60
Francis Spadaro $ 75.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 10.79
VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 45.00
H.A. Manning Co. 19.50
N.Y. S. Elec. e- Gas Corp. 13.36
?^rancis Spadaro 40.00
Holnes 49.50
P".
lbert Bedworth 30.00
Judson W. Hill 11.69
Herb Marsden 67.50
Dick Ford 49.50
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 6.05
Ithaca College 50.00
A.M. Storrs, Y.D. 11.00
Approved by Fin nce Comr�ittee
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ST:`_I`DING COiIJiITTEES: Mayor Fyan announced new standing committees of the Council
for the year 1956 necessitated by the resignation of Alderman Gallagher:
FINANCE I.ND ACCOUNTS
Stimson - Connolly - Fiurphy - Sullivan - Wilkinson
CHAPTER AND ORDINI-LACES
Sul?ivp n - Connolly - Johnson - Murphy - Stimson
COUNTY RELATI(M
Vi snyei - Bradley - Gibson - Koma.romi - Wilkinson
YOUTH tND RECREATIONS REL TIOT,S
Gibson - Horn - Gentle - Porter - Visnynf
PUBLIC WORKS REL TIOIiS
Gentle - B1y - Kcmarcmi - Johnson - Bradley
H=IALTH
Porter - Bly - Gibson - Johnson - Horn
FIRE DEPAFTITPIT REL1'TIONS
Inurphy - Gibson - StL!tson - Sullivan - Wilkinson
POLICE DEP FTFi' NT RELITIONS
Korraromi - Johnson - Murphy - Stimson - Sullivan
TF I.FF I C
"'onnolly - Bly - Gentle - Horn - Porter
CIVIL DEFEYSE
Horn - Connolly - Komaromi. - Visnyei - Bradley
=: motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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Yx C017MON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. March 21, 1956
t'7SLNT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Wilkinson, Murphy, Stimson, Bradley, Sullivan, Porter, 31y,
Komaromi, Gentle, Visnyei, Horn.
Attorney - Lee
Bd. of Pub. Wks. Comm. - Saperstone
Planning Bd. Comm. - Fabbricatore, Reps
Director of Planning - Thorne
Chief of Police - Simmers
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - B lean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE: Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had
been called to further discuss the proposed television cable franchise, status of
the Electrical Inspector and such other matters as may properly be brought before
the Council at this time. Alderman Sullivan reviewed changes that have been made
in the franchise all of which were approved. Alderman Porter inquired if objec-
tions raised in a recent letter to the Editor on this topic had been considered.
Alderman Johnson replied that they had and explained that it was felt to comply
with all the technical objections raised would result in great expense to the grant
ee and in turn reflect in a rent increase to cable users. Alderman Sullivan then
read a letter from Tompkins County Electronics Dealers Assoc. offering further
amendments to the franchise and as a result amendments were made to section I and V
thereof. Comm. Saperstone offered several suggestions for inclusion in the fran-
chise to provide for such items as standard, sightly poles which will not obstruct
traffic, cable to be at least 181 above the surface of the ground and properly
grounded. He objected to the 25¢ additional rental charge where installation is
on a telephone pole and suggested that in the event the grantee wished to sell or
otherwise dispose of his business that the City have first option for its purchase
at a nominal fee.
Alderman Sullivan advised that where telephone poles are used an 181 height requir^-
ment is imposed by the Telephone Company which also requires that wires be proper=
grounded for safety sake. No interest in having the City take over the grantee's
business, in case he wants to discontinue it, was expressed, and it was general)
agreed that the rates provided for are comparable to rates in neighboring cities
Alderman Horn suggested the franchise provide for its re-examination after a tw<
year period and he was advised by Attorney Lee that the Council has this privilege
at any time.
John LoPinto, attorney for Mr. Cerrache, agreed that it is subject to review and
change by the Council at any time.
Py Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the local law entitled, Television Cable Franchise, as amended be
approved and laid on the table until the next regular meeting of the Council.
Unanimously Carried.
ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR: Alderman Stimson presented a resolution providing for the
full-time employment of the Electrical Inspector which was acted upon as follows:
y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
AH^P�EA,S, it is deemed necessary for the City of Ithaca to engage the services of
un electrical inspector on a full-time basis, and
EERFAS , the Finance Committee has recommended an annual salary of ,3,900.00 for
the present incumbent in this position; and that his full-time employment and com-
pensation therefor becomes effective on April 1, 1956,
NOW THERUORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the sum of 12,550.00 be appropriated from the
General Fund to the 1956 tentative budget, account `134, for this purpose thereby
making a total appropriation for this account of 15,225.00.
Unanimously carried.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Tdhe Clerk reported that the Planning Board, after
public hearing held thereonk given its approval to a proposed amendment of Arti1
XII of the Zoning Ordinance proposed at the Council meeting held February 1st
giving the Board of Zoning Appeals the right to elect its own chairman.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED that the recommendation be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee
for study and report. Carried.
ZONE CHANGE - 312 E. BUFFALO ST. : The Clerk reported that the Planning Board, after
a public hearing held thereon, had recommended that the petition for a zone change
of E. Buffalo St. to permit the property located at 312 E. Buffalo St. being used
for commercial purposes be denied. He reported further that in the meantime 3•r.
Colbert, the petitioner in this case, had given up his option to purchase the
property and the need for the zone change no longer exists. In view of these facts
and on recommendation of Alderman Johnson no further actiontas deemed necessary.
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ZOPING OPDINANCE AMENDMENT (Parking Space Requirements):
me Clerk reported that as a result of a request received from N.Y. Telephone Co.
.f,Dr relief from parking space requirements of the zoning ordinance as it affects
e,.:pansion of its property on N. Tioga St. , the Planning Board has recommended that
-'ection 5 of Article VII of the zoning ordinance be amended by placing an =asterisk
after the term 'office building°and adding a footnote to read "An office building
not normally or customarily visited by clients, patients, customers, of the occu-
pants of the building, or by members of the general public shall not be required to
provide more than one (1) parking space for every one-thousand (1,000) square feet
of floor space."
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee
for study and report. Carried.
BUDGET AMEND11ENT - PLA.NNTVG BOARD: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board has
presented a revised budget for 1956 in the total amount of 23,500 for Council app-
roval.
It was moved by Alderman Wilkinson, seconded by Alderman Porter and carried that
the revised budget be discussed and acted upon at this time, and Alderman Stimson
presented a resolution regarding it.
W) By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the Planning Board has resubmitted its revised budget based on recommenda-
tion of the Common Council in Special Meeting on Feb. 28, 1956, and
TiWREAS, this revised budget proposed a total expenditure of 123,500, and
Tk EREI.S, the Finance Committee has received and revised this proposed budget and
recommends that an appropriation of $22,350. be made available to the Planning Board
for its use during 1956,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an additional sum of $10,750. be appropriated
from the General Fund to the 1956 tentative budget, Account ;`121, thereby making a
• total appropriation for this account of X22,350.
Alderman Wilkinson expressed the hope that favorable planning progress will be made
'oy the Planning Board during the remainder of this year and that it will be a for-
ard step in a comprehensive planning program.
Berman Johnson stated that since the Committee of the Planning Board, in accord-
-yce urith wishes of the Council, has consulted in this matter with the present Plan
-ing Director and are now all in agreement on its budget and planning program for
;he immediate future he was glad to endorse the budget as revised because he believ-
ad the city, at this time especially, needs sound planning. A strong Planning Board
and Planning Executive is needed and cooperation between the Board and Director is
essential in order for the people to get value for each dollar spent. Proper and
good sound planning will only come as a result of such complete cooperation and the
Council, if it approves the proposed budget, will expect such cooperation between the
Board and the Director.
Unanimously Carried
C9j,,ZF1NSATION PLIN AP NDED: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEIREAS, changes have been recommended for certain current positions, and
,MEREAS, several new positions are contemplated in the city administration, and
' r'E!1S, the Finance Committee recommends that these changes and additions be in-
l_aded in the compensation plan,
OAT THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1956 Compensation Plan be and hereby is
'.:nended by correcting or adding thereto salary ranges and annual increments for thc;
following positions:
1,�DIaVISTRATIVE' MINIMUM MAXITUM ANNUAL INCREMENT
Director of Planning $6,300. $7,600. $200.
Associate Planner 5,000. 6,000. 200.
ENGINEFRING & .ALLIED:
Draftsman 3,300. 4,100. 100.
Electrical Inspector 3.500• 3,900• 100•
Unanimously Carried.
LA,-7 BOOKS - PURCHASE OF: Alderman Stimson reported that the City Attorney has with-
drawn his request for additional funds in the amount of $250.00 for the purchase of
a set of McOuillans work on 1Alnicipal Corporations and that therefore no further
action is necessary at this time.
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JN CI"AL SURGEON: Alderman Sullivan recommended continuing the position of
Municipal Surgeon on a temporary basis until April 4th at which time it is expect-
ed permanent arrangements can be made.
By Alderman Sullivan seconded by Alderman Johnson
141F,KEAS, this Common Council did on Sept. 7, 1955 by resolution create the position
of Municipal Surgeon on a temporary basis for a specified term ending Dec. 31, 1955
.AND !,iHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that the position be continued on a
temporary basis until such time as permanent arrangements are completed
NOW Th REFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Municipal Surgeon on a temporary
basis as set forth in said resolution be reapproved and that the term of office as
set forth therein be extended to April 4, 1956, to provide the continued authority
of such surgeon. Carried.
APPOINTMENT - DR. GEO. F. BRaTTON: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Dr.
George F. Brampton to the position of Municipal Surgeon.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Brampton be and hereby is approved
and confirmed. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean �"'�
City Clerk
COI" OU COUiiCTL FROCEI,DITIGS
AUDIT SHEET
HARCH 4, 1956
,forts: Printing Co 6 8.00
City Ch<.rherla.in 7.37
The Ithaca Journal 26.05
1e'r York Telephone Co 60.1
Duplex Electric Co, Inc 55.0')
The McBee Coirpany 422.62
Tleir Y'urh State Electric & Gas Corp 9.x'4
Carrie P. Shi.pcs 60.00
G. D. Pain scn 312.04
T. C. : i_ller' s Sens Pener Co. 9.42
'l. Boardman Lee 100.00
Ed,,r` t d 'i. )ting 15.00
The Lavyer' s Coop Pulzli. ,i_np Co. 1.52.00
Ithaca Painting Co. 41 .00
V-,r ratta Office Equipment Cc, Inc. 32. 25
H. C. Tiorne 16.94
Van ra.tta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 6.00
1/lack's P''.oto Conies 10.00
Malcolm J, „ann, Ii.D. 10.00
5ompkina County Hemori-a1. Hospital 84.75
Ralph J. 'rlazza,. H. D. 10.00
Ralph J. Mazza, M. D. 40.00
Inar‘r H. D r1i_nG 50.00
Ithaca Pri ntinrr Service 56.30
T. 0. Pii.11er' s Sons Paper Co. 7.38
Van Nauta Office Equipraent Co, In 14.00
Elmira. Harley Davidron 66.90
Tioqa Auto Parts 1.94
1`a.1sh & Son Chevrolet Inc. 3.80
3'he 13, F. Goodrich Co. 52.91
Matthew Bender & Co, Inc. _. .J 7.50
Soconv hobil Oil Co, Inc. 335.52
Police & Sheriff s' s Association 4.30
Co77 00.e ; >>:. 17.00
Oly .piRestaurl.r,t 42.70
John 11 i. .ligan 611.00
'el, Yor'_: Ta:i.e' hone Co. 12'.12
.51,-,11(7,1, Auto :.•^tic Cachi er Co. 09. 20
Ci.t1 Chaml,erla.in 1.80
Judson ':T. Hill. 12.53
"'reit Yorl: Telephone Co. 9.59
Charles F. Luti-.on x`.90
ITP7 Yor' State Electric & Gas Corn. 5.8:1
ithac, Sportin ,. Co ds 295.30
Ithaca. Agencv, Inc. 265.35
Alpert Dedwortt, 10.00
Francis J. Sendero ✓1 .00
Herb Ia_rsden 67.50
Cart Forster 15.00
�1 Edtrin Stra}trl:rid 'e j85.00
Ralph J. T azza , I?. D. 6.00
chine;' B. I'in;ga'-ey, 11. D. 3.00
Lent' s Inc. 3,99
T. G. :ii 11:r•' a Sons Paper Go, 10. 57
Ithaca A,- encr, Inc. 12,691.;+
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COMMON COUNCIL PPOCEEDLVS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 4, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor- Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Sullivan, Porter, Bly,
Komaromi, Visnyei, Horn
Bd. of Pub. Wks. Comm. - Saperstone
Attorney - Lee
Chief of Police - Simmers
City Prosecutor - Clynes
Director of Planning - Thorne
Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Chairman of Planning Board - Fabbricatore
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Si.nsabaugh
MATES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held March
21st were duly approved.
PUBUg HE&M TELEMION CABLE FRANCHISE: Mayor Ryan announced that a public
hearing had been duly advertised for this time on a proposed local law governing
a television cable franchise. No one appeared to be heard and the Mayor declared
the hearing closed. The Local Law was acted upon as follows:
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CITY CHARTER BY ADDING THERETO TITLE XI, SECTION 242,
TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Porter
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
There shall be added to Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 a new Title, to be
known as Title XI and to read as follows:
Section 242 - TELEVISION CABLE FRANCHISE
SECTION I
Ceracche Television Corporation, of 518 West State Street, Ithaca, New York
hereinafter referred to as Grantee is hereby granted and invested with the right
and authority to construct, erect, operate and maintain buildings, machinery, and
apparatus within the city limits of the City of Ithaca, as it now is, and as it
hereafter may be constituted by revision, modification, or addition, and which
said buildings, machinery, apparatus may or shall became necessary in the trans-
mission of television programs, and distribution and sale of television or radio
programs for the use of the citizens of the City of Ithaca.
SECT„ION II
Grantee shall have the right, further, to erect, place, operate, repair and
maintain poles, wires, transmission lines, distribution lines, and service lines
in and over, and the right to use, all public avenues, streets, alleys, grounds
and places in the city, and within its present limit or as it hereafter may be
extended, for the purpose of furnishing the City of Ithaca and its inhabitants
with television or radio service, provided always , that such poles, wires,trans-
mission lines, distribution lines, and service lines shall not interfere with,
nor obstruct, the necessary or proper use of said streets, avenues, alleys, public
grounds and places.
SECTION.III
Grantee shall have the right and permission of the City of Ithaca to use exist-
ing poles, hires, transmission lines and service lines now erected and in existence
and olmed, controlled or operated by the New York Telephone Company or New York
State Electric & Gas Corporation within the City of Ithaca, upon the condition
that it shall first obtain the written permission of the New York Telephone Com-
pany or New York State Electric & Gas Corporation for such uses.
SECT
Grantee shall be permitted to extend its poles, wires, transmission lines,
distribution lines and service lines, and to give service to the City of Ithaca
and to its inhabitants in accordance with the permissive rules, regulations, and
statutes as the same may be amended from time to time, of the Public Service Com-
mission, Federal Communications Commission, and other regulatory bodies of the
State of New York or the United States of America and subject at all times to the
applicable laws of the State of New York and of the United States of America.
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SECTION V
Grantee is hereby empowered, and subject always to the approval, if necessary,
of the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, and the Federal Com-
munications Commission, to use proper practices and procedures within the spirit
of this franchise and appropriate to the service within the geographical limits
of this franchise.
SECTION VI
Grantee upon the adoption of this Local Law, shall, if required, be allowed to
proceed to petition the Public Service Commission of the State of New York and
Federal Communications Commissions for any approval required to be had in the
premises, and upon such approval, he shall notify the Mayor of the City of Ithaca
in writing.
SECTION VII
No poles are to be erected upon the public streets, alleys, avenues and
public grounds and no excavation of any- type shall be done or caused to be
done unless permission in writing is first obtained from the Department of
Public Works- of the City of Ithaca, Nets York,
SECTION VIII
In the event that a change is made in the grade of public streets, alleys,
avenues, and grounds by authority of the City, which shall necessitate the re-
moval of any poles, wires, transmission and distribution lines, to conform to the
change of grade, Grantee shall make the necessary changes in its lines, at its own
expense, upon due notice from the Board of Public Works of the City to do so.
SECTION_ IX
All work in any way necessitated by the business of the Grantee which may in-
volve the opening, breaking or tearing up of a portion of a street, sidewalk or
other part of ariy City-owned or City-controlled property shall be done by the City
at the expense of Grantee. Grantee shall save and keep the City harmless against
all loss or damage to person or property caused by the construction, laying, main-
tenance or operation of any of its lines or other undertaking under the authority
of this Franchise.
SECTION X
During the term of this Franchise, Grantee shall furnish to all persons de-
siring the service offered, and paying for the same, a wire service capable of pro-
ducing as good a quality of Television picture signal or reception as may be prac-
ticable from time to time, and shall make all reasonable and practicable better-
ments or improvements of said service as improvements in the science of the carry-
ing of television signals shall warrant, as well as in the elimination of radio
interference.
SECTION XI
This franchise does not in any manner grant to the Grantee, his successors or
assigns, the exclusive right to the sale and service of television sets or accessor-
ies within the City of Ithaca, and it is expressly understood that the right to
sell such sets or accessories is reserved to any and all legitimate dealers. By
acceptance of this Franchise, the Grantee, his successors or assigns, shall be
deemed to have accepted the following conditions:
(a) Any person, individual or corporation may purchase television sets from any
source without any liability to the holder of the Franchise herein granted.
(b) The holder of this Franchise shall be required to permit any individual
or corporation to have access to the services of the holder of this Franchise,
subject only to the payment of regular installation fee and monthly charges
which are hereby established as follows:
(1) Residential or Commercial establishments:
First Installation charge - $100.00. Each additional installation
$25.00. If installation involves over 250 feet from main line, an ad-
ditional reasonable installation charge may be made. Rental charge for
first installation: $2.50 per month, plus $.25 additional where instal-
lation is on a New York Telephone Co. pole.
Additional rental charge for each extra set at same establishment:
Residential - $.75 per month per set. Commercial - $2.75 per month per
set.
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(2) Suspended service: No charge for disconnecting and no rental charge
while disconnected. Reconnecting charge - '32.75•
(3) Multiple dwellings:
Installations purchased by landlord:
First installation $100.00. This installation shall be transferable.
Each additional installation $25.00. Additional installations shall
not be transferable to a different address or apartment, but can be
sold with the property.
Rental charge for first installation and any additional installations -
?2.75 per month,
Subdivision (2) applies for suspended service.
(4) In the event that the user shall cancelihe service during the first
twelve months $25.00 will be refunded for Each complete un-used quarter
of the first twelve months.
(5) The user shall have the privilege of selling and transferring the ser-
Lv"e
vice once only to a different party at a different address for a .10.00
transfer charge, where the service is available at the time.
(6) Changing location of cable: $3.50 charge for moving to another location
in the same room; $5.00 charge for moving to a different room in same
apartment or living quarters.
(7) Any user that has paid the regular established residential installation
fee who moves to another residence within the city where service is
available may have this service transferred for a $10.00 charge.
(8) Cable Service may be disconnected when rental or installation charge is
sixty days past-due. If service is disconnected because of non-payment
a charge of $3.50 is made for reconnection after past-due account is
paid.
(9) Installations may be disconnected if user attempts to run more than one
set at one time on each installation, or permits anyone else to do the
same; or tampers with the lines in any way.
(10) Any increase of the maximum charges must first be approved by the
Common Council and will permitted if increased costs show it to be
reasonably necessary.
(11) All installation and other charges include applicable Federal, State
and local taxes, if arty.
(c) . Grantee of this franchise shall not directly or indirectly reflect the
cost of installations in the price of sets sold by it.
SECTION XII
If the trees in the City Streets interfere with the erection of poles or the
stringing of wires, or cables, in accordance with the terms of this Franchise,
written permission for removing said trees, or any part thereof, must be obtained-
from the Department of Public Works, for trees on City Property, and from the
owners of private property.
SECTION XIII
In all street installations, the cables or wires erected shall, in all respects
comply with the provisions of all existing Codes pertaining to the extension of
wires across streets, and all applicable provisions of the Electrical Code of the
City of Ithaca. Co-axial cable shall be used to carry the television signal
throughout the street installations. Yessenger cables shall be used to carry the
co-axial cable across streets.
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SECTION XIV
The holder of this Franchise shall, at all times, keep in effect the following
types of insurance coverage:
1. Workmen's Compensation upon its employees engaged in any manner in the in-
stallation or servicing of its plant and equipment within the City of Ithaca,
2. Public Liability Insurance in a total over-all amount of not less that
$50,000.00, insuring the holder of this., Franchise and the City of Ithaca
against liability for property damage and $100,000 to ;300,000 for personal
injury or death by reason of the installation, servicing or operation of its
plant and equipment or installations within the City of Ithaca. W.,
SECTION XV
The term of this Franchise shall be ten years from the effective date of this
law.
SECTION XVI
This franchise is personal to the Grantee, and may be transferred only on appli-
cation to and approval by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca. No permit
or grant of similar privileges and powers as are covered by this franchise shall
be allowed during the period hereof except upon a franchise applied for and ap-
proved by the Common Council.
SECTION XVII
The Grantee shall pay to the City Chamberlain annually a sum equal to one per
centum (1%) of its gross income from its cable service operations within the City,
in the manner and in accordance with the terms of Local Law No. 2 for 1950, effec-
tive June 6, 1950. Such fees shall be and constitute a lien upon the property of
the Grantee within the City prior and superior to all otherfdebts, obligations,
taxes, mortgages or liens of whatsoever nature regardless/the time of the creation
thereof. Failure to make the required quarterly report or pay such franchise fees
shall be grounds for revocation of this franchise.
SECTION XVIII
Violation of any Section or provision of this Local Law shall be an offense
punishable by a fine not in excess of $50.00 for the first offense, and not in
excess of :100.00 for the second or any subsequent offense, and continuous and
wilful violation shall be grounds for cancellation of the franchise, after due
notice and public hearing. The right is reserved to the Grantee to prosecute in
any lawful manner in Court or otherwise, any stealing, pirating or unlawful uses
of the services covered by this franchise.
SECTION XIX
If any section of this law or any clause or any phrase thereof shall be held to
be unconstitutional or void, all other portions not so held shall be and remain in
full force and effect.
SECTION XX
The ordinance entitled, "CITY ORDINANCE TELEVISION CABLES", passed at a regular
meeting of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca held on March 4, 1953, and
dated March 13, 1953 , is hereby repealed.
SECTION Y.XI
This Local Law shall take effect on May 1, 1956•
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Motion carried.
Approved by me this 4th day of April 1956 and designated Local Law 42-1956•
Mayor
Alderman Sullivan thanked members of the Charter & Ordinance Committee, the City
Attorney and all others who helped in preparing this local law,for their time and
effort given. Mayor Ryan commended Alderman Sullivan, Chairman of the Charter &
Ordinance Committee for his work on this matter and thanked Attorney Lee, Mr. Lo-
P;nto, attorney for Mr. Cerrache, and all others who participated..
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April 4, 1956
BIDS - POLICE PATROL CAR: The following bids on the purchase of a police patrol
car were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Bidder Make Gross Bid Trade-in Net Bid
Walsh & Son Chev. , Inc. Chevrolet 2,037.00 792.00 1,245.00 P. Spec.
or 1,873.00 ---- 1,873.00
N. T. Pritchard Plymouth 2,,508.45 1,233.88 1,274.57
or 2,548.18 1,233.88 1,314.30 Y. Spec.
Cayuga Motors Ford 2,220.00 1,030.00 1,190.00 P. Spec.
J.W. Petrillose, Sr. , Inc. Studebaker 1,995.23 645.23 1,350.00
The bids were referred to the Police Committee for report later in the meeting.
T.G. MILLEE. JR. - BD. OF PUBLIC WORKS COW. : Mayor Ryan announced his appoint-
ment of T.G. Miller, Jr. as a member of the Board of Public Works for the term
ending Dec. 31, 1959 to succeed Bernard L. Clynes who has resigned. He requested
confirmation of his appointment.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of T.G. Miller, Jr. as a member of the
Board of Public Works be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
-4 STEWART PARK Tff[ST FUND POLICY: The Clerk read a letter from Allan H. Treman,
Chairman of the Stewart Park Commission, calling attention to a recommendation of
the Stewart Park Commission in 1931 that about 1100,000.00 be retained in the Trust
Fund and only the income thereon to be used for permanent improvements at the park.
His letter cited subsequent action by the Common Council on April 1, 1931 approv-
ing such recommendation as a general policy and that such policy has been main-
tained since that time even though somewhat liberally interpreted at times when
deemed necessary. He asked that the policies of the past in this respect be
examined and reviewed and advised that both the Tompkins County Trust Company as
Trustee and the Stewart Park Commission desire to be guided by the directions of
the Common Council so that the best interests of the public may be served. The
Clerk then read a letter from Mr. Treman giving his personal opinion regarding
the policy in which he stated that he felt very strongly that the citizens of
Ithaca would benefit most by having the general policy of the past continued in
the future. In conclusion he expressed his belief that if the past policy was to
be reaffirmed and continued in the future, it would receive the concurrence and
approval of any Court of competent jurisdiction called upon to pass on its merits.
Mr. Treman who was present stated that personally he favored some improvements
at the clubhouse which he believed could be accomplished for approximately $15,000.
He advised that both the Tompkins County Trust Co. as Trustee and the Stewart Park
Commission will abide by whatever decision the Council makes and if it decides to
invade the principal at this time that a certain amount will be provided for the
clubhouse improvements.
Comm. of Pub. Works Saperstone opposed retaining the principal amount by contend-
ing that it was Senator Stewart's intention to have the money .spent for the en-
joyment of the people whom he knew as well as their children rather than keep it
indefinitely for future generations. He further contended that the Council has
no jurisdiction in establishing the policy.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works Relations
Committee and the Finance Committee for the purpose of receiving the recommenda-
tion of the Stewart Park Commission on extension of the clubhouse at the Municipal
Golf Course and its recommendation of policy regarding the disposition of the
Trust Fund and report back to this Common Council at its next regular or special
meeting. Carried.
- OFF-STREET PARKING SITE - SENECA & AURORA STREET: The Clerk distributed to each
alderman a copy of a report on negotiations to date with representatives of owners
of properties concerned at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets as presented
by 14r. F.J. Laverty. In his report Mr. Laverty requested authorization to hire
a professional appraiser at a cost of $500. for the appraisal plus a fee of $100.
per day should his appearance in court be necessary in case of condemnation pro-
ceedings.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Bly
RESOLVED, that Mr. Laverty's request be approved and that he be authorized to
engage the services of such a professional appraiser at the stipulated fees; and
that the 1956 tentative budget be amended to provide the necessary funds.
AYES: 8 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Bradley, Porter, Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Horn
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Stimson, Sullivan
Carried.
April 4, 1956
CORNELL UNIVEP.SITY TRAFFIC RULES & RFGUW.TIONS: The Clerk read a letter from
Cornell University transmitting a copy of Promulgation Number Three, dated March 30,
1956, amending "Rules & Regulations for the Control of Vehicular Traffic and Park-
ing on the Campus". This material was ordered filgd pursuant to provisions of
Section 5708 of the Education Law. ( p
E. E&U NEDROW - SEALER'S CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from E. Paul Dedrow,
Sealer of 1.7ts. & Msrs. , requesting authorization to attend the National Conference
of IJb ights and Measures to be held in Washington, D.C. May 21-25, 1956.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that Mr. Nedrow be authorized to attend
this conference at city expense. , Carried. -,
ASSESSOR'S CONFERENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Y.C. Dan Avery, City Assessor,
requesting authorization to attend a conference on assessment administration spon-
sored by the N.Y.S. Board of Equalization and Assessment to be held in Rochester,
N.Y. April 15-18, 1956•
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that Mr. Avery be authorized to attend
this conference at city expense. Carried.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: The Clerk read a letter from the Charrioer of Commerce expres-
sing its appreciation to the Mayor and Council for adoption of the budget of the
Planning Board as a tremendous contribution to the future growth of the City.
ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Attorney Harold E. Simpson appeared on behalf of
N.Y. Telephone Company and presented a proposed amendment to Section 5 of Article
VII of the Zoning Ordinance to provide that the designation "office building" shall
not be deemed to include any building which is not normally visited by clients,
patients, or customers of the occupant of the building, or by members of the gen-
eral public. He contended that the present ordinance which requires parking area
of one car space for each 400' of office area prohibits the Telephone Company from
making full use of its property on N. Tioga Street for building purposes. He re-
quested early and favorable action in order that the Telephone Company may expand
its telephone exchange housed in the building to meet urgent growing needs.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee and to
the Planning Board with a request to the Planning Board to present its advisory
report thereon at the next meeting of the Council.
Carried.
ANNUAL REPORT OF PROBATION OFFICER: The Clerk presented the annual report of the
City Probation Officer for the year 1955 and itT,a.s referred to the Police Committee
for its information.
ANNUAL REPORT OF CITY CLERK: The Clerk presented and distributed copies of his
annual financial report for the year 1955. The report was ordered placed on file.
AMERICAN WATER WOP.KS ASSN. MEETING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works had approved the request of Mr. C,W. Rich, Asst. to Supt. of Public Works,
to attend an A.zn'.W.A. meeting to be held in Utica, P.Y. on April 19 and 20, and
requested the Council approval thereof.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that lAr. Pich be authorized to attend
this meeting at City expense. Carried.
BEECH STREET LOT: Attorney Lee reviewed the status of a lot on Beech Street owned
by Mrs. Ellis B. Ridgeway and which has been bid in at tax sale by both the City
and County for unpaid taxes. He reported that the County's interest in this prop-
erty amounts to $13.85 and there still remains an unpaid State and County tax of
71¢ for the year 1956. He recommended that the city pay the County the amount owed
and pay the 1956 unpaid taxes in order that title in the name of the City may be
perfected and the lot retained by the City.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Bly
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Attorney in this matter be approved
and that the City Clerk be directed to pay the Tompkins County Treasurer and the
City Chamberlain $13.85 and 710 respectively to clear up the back taxes on said
lot. Carried.
D.L. & W. Q CO. HEARING: Attorney Lee reported on his attendance at a recent
meeting between D.L. & W. RR Co. and Public Service officials regarding the aban
donmefit of the railroad tracks between Ithaca and Owego and that the South Side
Coal Company, interested in the matter, is satisfied faith arrangements under con-
sideration
ARTICLE VII,
Parking Facilities, Off-Street Loading, Except where within 500
feet of adequate and available existing parking areas, there shall
be provided and maintained for the types of buildings listed below,
hereafter erected or converted in any business district, ,off-street
-- parking and loading facilities at least equal to the requirements
of the following schedule:
OCCUPANCY PARKING SPACE LOADING SPACE
Office building* 1 car space, each 4O0t 1, minimum
of office area
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Funeral Home 1 car space, each 10 public 1, minimum
seats. Minimum 5 cars i
Theatre, Stadium 1 car space, each 20 seats 1, minimum
Place of Assembly
Restaurant 1 car space, each 20 seats 1
Hotels, etc, 1 car space, each 3 guest 1
rooms
Tourist Homes 1 car space, each guest room
Dwellings (Same as under Res. Dist, Reg,)
Retail Stores 1 car space, each 2001 Ground 1, each 3,000
Fl, plus one for each 5001 floor
sales area in all other floors
Laundry, Garage, 1 car space, each 2001 1, each 3,0001
etc, work space floor
Hospital, Sanitarium, 1 car space, each 5 1 1
Nursing Home patients
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*The designation "office building" shall not be deemed to include
any building which is not normally visited by clients, patients,,
or customers of the occupant of the building, or by members of
the general public,
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Provided that two or more owners may cooperate in supplying a
common parking area for their several staffs or customers, so
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provided that where there are mixed occupancies in a given build- `
ing, parking provisions need not be cumulative but only that re-
quired for the greatest use,
Parking spaces provided for customers and transient callers will
be accepted if within 500 feet, while those for staff or other
"all-day" parking will be accepted, up to 1,000 feet distance,.
A "car-space" as used above shall be an allowance of 200 sq. ft. ,
for actual parking space, plus the necessary space for ingress,
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AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and here-
by are approved and ordered paid: Carried.
APPROPRIATION FOR SNOW & ICE REMOVAL: On behalf of the Finance Committee, Alder-
man Stimson recommended that an additional $5,000 be appropriated to the Hoard of
Public Works for snow & ice removal as requested by the Board.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
PESOLV"D, that the recommendation be approved; and that an additional sum of $'5,000
be appropriated from the General Fund to the 1956 tentative budget, Account ,{182 -
Snow & Ice Removal. Carried.
LOCAL LAW - MUNICIPAL SURGEON: Alderman Sullivan presented and read a local law
amending the City Charter by adding a new section to be known as section 23-A,
Municipal Surgeon,
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the local law be received and laid on the table until the next regular
meeting of the Council, Carried.
LOCAL LAtd - DEPUTY ASSESSOR: Alderman Sullivan presented and -read a revised local
law amending the City Charter by adding a new section to be knoUm as section 19-b,
Deputy Assessor.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
:= RESOLVED, that the local law be received and laid on the table
until the next re-
j gular meeting of the Council. Carried.
ZOP1ITdG OPDD\?P.NCE AMMiDMENT: An amendment to the Zoning Ordinance was presented by
Alderman Sullivan and it was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Porter
WHEREAS , an amendment to Section 1 of Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance was in-
troduced at a meeting of the Common Council on Feb. 1, 1956, and referred to the
Planning Board for its advisory report thereon, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Board caused a public hearing to be held on the proposed
amendment on March 12, 1956; and said Planning Board subsequently approved and re-
commended the adoption of such an amendment,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Section 1 of Article XII of the Zoning Ordinance
Board of Zoning Appeals, be and hereby is amended to read as follows:
SPeti_on 1. Organization of Board of Appeals. The Board of Zoning Appeals shall
consist of six members, as provided in section 81 of the General City Law. The
Board as now constituted shall continue as such Board of Appeals under this Ordi-
�. , nance, and vacancies occuring therein shall be filled as provided in said section
The Board at its first regular meeting each year shall elect one of its own membere
as Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman at any meeting the Board stall choose
an Acting Chairman for that meeting.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Notion Carried.
BUILDING CODE: Alderman Sullivan reported that the Building Commissioner had re-
commended that the new State Building Code be given some study with a view toT-aard
its adoption to replace the present city building code. This was referred to the
Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report.
BIDS - POLICE PATROL CAR: By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Council be recessed to afford the Police and Finance Committees
an opportunity to review the bids received on a police patrol car,
Carried.
After a brief recess the Mayor called the meeting to order and Alderman Komaromi
presented a resolution which was acted upon.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Horn
WHEREAS, bids on an automobile to be used as a police patrol car, which were r�-
ceived by the Common Council on April 4, 1956, have been reviewed by the Police Re-
lations and Finance Committee of the Council, and
WHERTAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by-
Cayuga Motors, for a 1956 Ford Special Police Interceptor, 8-cylinder Police Special
Engine in the total net amount of 11,190, be accepted with the provision that the
tires meet the specifications,
N94 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be
accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City Trith a Ford
8-cylinder, Police Special be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga N.totors, in the net
amount of $1,190 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the
cost thereof be charged Pgainst the 1956 Police Dept. budget, account -JL-130•
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried.
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ARSON SCHOOL: Alderman Murphy read a letter from the Bd. of Fire Commissioners
requesting authorization for Assistant Fire Chief Frank Stamp to attend an Arson
School at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana from April 23-27, 1956 at an esti-
mated cost of $150.00.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that Assistant Fire Chief Frank Stamp
be authorized to attend this Arson School from April 23-27, 1956 at an estimated
cost to the City of $150.00. Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the meeting be adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor latk, ,,
in the month for the purpose of considering recommendations of the Finance Committee
regarding the final 1956 budget and related matters.
Carried.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA , N.Y.
Special. Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 25, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Gibson, Connolly, Porter,
Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei
Bd. of Pub. Wks. Comm. - Saperstone
Chairman of Stewart Park Commission - A.H. Tremen
Attorney - Lee
Chief of Police - Simmers
Asst. Fire Chief - Weaver
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - B lean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Mayor Ryan dispensed with the regular order of business and asked anyone wishing to
be heard before the Council to limit their remarks to a ten-minute period in order
that budget and other matters for which this special meeting had been called might
'. be considered.
GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS: Comm. of Pub. 'As. Saperstone exhibited the
original plans for improvements at the golf course cluohouse and reviewed action
:✓ taken by the Board of Public Works and the Stewart Park Commission respectively
regarding this project. He deplored action taken to revise the plans and approve
the project at an estimated total cost of $15,923• and urged the Council to provide
the difference between the revised .figure and the original low bid received in order
to proceed with the work as originally planned.
Upon inquiry by Alderman Visnyei, Mr. Saperstone stated that he was appearing at
this time as an individual and as a member of the Board of Public Works but that
his opinion is not the opinion of the Board.
STEWART PARK TRUST FUND POLICY ETC.: Mayor Ryan called on Alderman Stimson who
presented two resolutions adopted earlier today by the Stewart Park Commission re-
lating to improvements at the golf course clubhouse and policy of administering the
Trust Fund which were acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Stimson
WHEREAS, the Stewart Park Commission, at a special meeting held at 4:00 p.m. on
April 25, 1956, adopted the following resolutions:
Resolution #1
"RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission recognizes that the clubhouse at the
Ithaca Municipal Golf Course in Stewart Park at present has inadequate facilities
and needs improvement and the improvement of such clubhouse seems desirable for the
citizens of Ithaca; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission requests the Tompkins County Trust
Company, as Trustee of the Stewart Park Fund, to appropriate up to x:15.923.00 for
such purpose and to pay such sum over to the City of Ithaca to be expended under
the direction of the Board of Public Works of the City."
Resolution #2
"RESOLVED, that it is the consensus of the Stewart Park Commission that the
manner of handling the Stewart Park Trust Fund heretofore, substantially in accord-
ance with the resolutions of the Stewart Park Commission of February 4, 1931, and
of the Common Council of April 1, 1931, has been beneficial to the City of Ithaca;
it is the further consensus of the Stewart Park Commission that the principal of
the Stewart Park Trust Fund, together with income to be earned thereon, should be
held for the permanent improvement of Stewart Park by the City of Ithaca; nothing
in this policy, however, is intended to prevent the Trustee in its discretion from
time to time from spending portions of the principal for the permanent of Stewart
Park, but with a desirable objective in such event that income from the Fund should
be accumulated and added to the principal until the directors of the Trustee shall
decide otherwise; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution shall be submitted to the Common Council
of the City of Ithaca with the recorra endation of the Stewart Park Commission that
the aforegoi_ng policy be approved."
NOW iI-7--t,7PO E RE IT RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission receive the com-
mendation of this Common Council for enactment of the afos°esa.:id resolutions; and
that the Common Council hereby approves these actions.
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April 25, 1956
Alderman Wilkinson offered an amendment to provide for separate action of the
Stewart Park Commission's resolutions and, lacking a second, he then offered an
amendment to provide for a supplemental appropriation from the General Fund of
,9,600 to finance the clubhouse project as originally planned. Alderman Porter
agreed to present the amendment for additional funds as a separate resolution and
Alderman Wilkinson then withdrew his amendments.
Attorney Lee advised that, as a matter of law, the Council has no right to decide
the policy relating to the disposition of the Trust Fund, a matter of concern for
the Tompkins County Trust Company as Trust-ge of said fund.
Alderman Porter expressed his opinion that the legality of Council action in this
respect could not ever be questioned. Motion Carried.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that an appropriation of $9,600 be made available from the General Fund
to supplement one made earlier today by the Stewart Park Commission for the purpose
of completing the original plans for enlargement and improvements at the golf course
clubhouse.
Alderman Johnson urged delay for at least one week until the Bd. of Public Works
Relations Committee has had a chance to study the revised plans. He questioned
the right of the Council to vote on the resolution at this special meeting called
for other specific purposes. Aldermen Johnson and Stinson urged delay while Alder-
men Wilkinson, Gibson, Bly, and Visnyei urged favorable action,, although Alderman
Visnyei criticized the approach to it.
At this point Alderman Johnson offered a resolution to table the matter for a period
of one week but there was no second to his motion.
Alderman Gibson called for a roll call vote on the motion but Alderman Johnson ob-
jected and advised that if this is insisted on, it will force a vote without proper
study of the revised plans. He stated that he, himself, if forced to vote under
such circumstances, would be compelled to vote "nq"which would not reflect his atti-
tude in the matter. He stated that he was not opposed to it but wished time to
study the revised plans before making his decision.
Alderman Wilkinson deplored the revision of the original plans which he claimed
eliminated a lot of the original items and predicted that it provides only for a
partial solution with costly additions required in the near future.
Alderman Johnson asked for a ruling whether this matter can be properly voted on at
this time, and the Mayor ruled that it was all a part of the action taken earlier
regarding the clubhouse, and therefore could be properly voted on.
Alderman Johnson took -exception to this ruling and appealed it. He was supported
in his action by Alderman Stinson.
By Alderman Komaromi1 seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled for a period of one week.
AYES: ? - Johnson, Murphy, Stinson, Bradley, Connolly, Komaromi, Visnyei
NAYS: 4 - Wilkinson, Gibson, Porter, Bly
Motion Carried
Mayor Ryan called upon Alderman Stinson for a report of the Finance Committee rela-
tive to the budget and Mr. Stinson presented several resolutions which were acted
upon.
BUDGET AMENDMENTS: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is responsible for agents' fees in connection with the
payment of principal and interest on municipal bonds, and
WHEREAS, insufficient funds were provided in the tentative budget for this purpose,now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that an additional sum of $55.00 be added to the 1956
tentative budget, account #129, thereby making a total appropriation to said account ,
of $615.00. Carried.
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April 25, 1956
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended and approved a salary increase
of X200 for Mrs. Susan Hastings, and
WHEREAS, an additional amount of t300 is required to be paid to physicians for
properly filing birth certificates as provided for in section 4126 of the Public
Health Law, and
I�JH UAS, the sum of $400 for supplies is needed because of the re-opening of the
municipal comfort station, and
WHEREAS, there are several economies in labor and equipment items in the budget of
the Board of Public Works, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following reductions be enacted with regard to
the budget of the B.P.U. :
1. Account 275 $6,000 Gunite facing Six Vd. Creek
2. Account 162 2,000 Wages
900 Equipment
-� 3. Account 184 2,000 Wages
4. Account 230 1,000 Wages
5. Account 232 500 Wages
6. Account 234 500 Wages
7. Account 252 500 Wages
8, Account 253 500 Wages
9. Account 168 250 Wages
10. Account 185 ._250 Wages
A Total Reduction of $14,400
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following increases be approved in the budget of the B.P.14.
1. Account 110 300 Fees for Physiians under sec. 4126 of
Public Health Law
200 Salary inc. for Mrs. Hastings
2. Account 251 400 Supplies Nun. Comfort Station
Total Increases $ 900
BE IT FURTHEP RESOLVED, that the B.P.W. budget items be amended by a net reduction
of (13,500 so that the final appropriations in the following accounts be as follows:
1. Account 110 City Clerk $22,950
2. " 162 Refuse & Garbage 53,914
3. 168 Storm Sewers 31,283
4. 184 Bridge Maint. 24,169
5. " 185 Creeks 8,190
6. " 230 Forestry Div. 38,710
7. " 232 Stewart Park 23,750
8. " 234 Golf Course 10,910
9. " 251 Mun. Comfort Sta. 1,000
10. " 252 Cemetery 9,406
11. 253 Airport 2,316
12. " 275 Const. & Perm.
Impr. 15,840
Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the Mayor has economized and dispensed with the services of a full time
secretary to the Mayor, and
WHEREAS, and amount of $2,900 has been included in the tantative budget for this
purpose, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1956 tentative budget, account J'102 - Mayor's
office, be reduced by $2,900 to an amended appropriation of $4,600.
Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, certain needs have arisen in the office of the Buildin� Commissioner and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends the appropriation of 91,600 for additional
salary for the Building Commissioner, $800 for the part-time help of an inspector
and $500 for part-time clerical help; thereby making a total additional appropriation
of ^2,900, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the 1956 tentative budget, account ?'134 - Building
Commissioner, be amended by adding thereto 12,900 making a total appropriation for
this account of $8,125.00. Carried.
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COMPENSATION FLAN AMENDED: Alderman Stimson presented a recommendation of the
Finance Committee to make the job of Building Commissioner a full-time position and
increasing the salary range of the Plumbing Inspector. It was acted on as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
FFSOLVED, that the 1956 Compensation Plan relating to the positions of Building
Commissioner and Plumbing Inspector be and hereby is amended to become effective
May 1, 1956, as follows:
ADMINISTRATIVE: MINIMUM MAX MW .ANN., INQX`,MEI NT
Building Commissioner $3,600. $4,000. $200.
ENGINEERING & ALIIRD
Plumbing Inspector 3,500• 40100. 100.
Carried.
FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION: Alderman Stimson then presented and reviewed a
detailed report of the Finance Committee reflecting all of the aforementioned changes
in the tentative budget and which will produce a balanced budget with a tax rate of
$9.00 per 1,000 of assessed valuation. He distributed copies of the Committee's
proposal for information of the aldermen and explained that it will be necessary
for the Council to finally approve the budget and establish the tax rate at the
next regular meeting of the Council to be held on May 2, 1956•
CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the following construction and permanent improvements are contemplated by
the B.P.W. as follows:
1. Surface treatment of streets $15,000
2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000
3. Gravel basing of streets 4,000
4. Widening of Chestnut Street 9,100
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to sec. 6c of the Gen. Mun. Law
a capital reserve fund for street paving, designated as Capital Reserve Fund ,L3,
MHEREAS, the specific items of this resolution are capital improvements which may
be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THBRE70717 3e IT RrSOLVED, that the expenditure of 138,100 from Capital Reserve
Fund -'-3 for the purposes above mentioned be and hereby is authorized, and
BE IT FURTHER RFSOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw
the said sum of $38,100 from Capital Reserve Fund :�`3 and transfer it to the General
Fund, Acct. ?'275, to-be expended only for the purposes herein set forth, and the
City Clerk shall return any unexpended balance to the Capital Reserve Fund `3 at
the close of the fiscal year.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
Mayor Ryan commended Chairman Stimson, Alderman Wilkinson and all other members of
the Finance Committee for their combined efforts in revision of the budget and pre-
paring it for final adoption.
LOCAL LAW - DEPUTY ASSESSOR: A local law relating to Deputy Assessor which was pre-
sented in its final form at a meeting of the Common Council on April 4, 1956 and
laid on the table at that time was acted upon as follows:
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CITY CHAnTRP BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 19-b, DEPUTY
ASSESSOR
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. as follows:
A new section, to be known as Section 19-b, is hereby added to the Ithaca City Charter,
being Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908 as amended, to follow Section 19-a and to read
as follows:
Section 19-b Deputy Assessor
1, The Deputy Assessor shall be appointed by the Mayor for a term of three years.
He shall, during the absence, sickness, or disability of the Assessor, have and exer-
^ise all the'powers and perform all the duties of the Assessor, pursuant to Section
::9 of this Charter. He shall assist in the office of the Assessor in the preparation
)f the assessment rolls, in maintaining the records, and performing such other duties
as shall be determined by the Assessor. The salary of the Deputy Assessor shall be
"fixed by the Common Council.
2. This Local Law shall take effect as of January 1, 1957,
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5 April 25, 1956
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the
required public hearing under the provisions of the City Home Rule Law; and, at
the request of the City Attorney, that it be held before the Common Council at its
next regular meeting.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
Approved by me this day of May 1956 and design ted Local Law 3-1956
Mayor
LOCAL LAW - MUNICLPAL SURGEON: A Local Law relating to Municipal Surgeon which
was presented in its final form at a meeting of the Common Council on April 4, 1956
and laid on the table at that time was acted upon as follows:
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CITY CHART? BY ADDING THERP70 SECTION 23-a,
MUNICIPAL S URGEOV
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. as follows:
Title II of the Ithaca City Charter being Chapter 503 of the Laves of 1908 as
amended is hereby amended by the addition of a new section to be known as Section
P 23-a and to read as follows:
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Section 23-a Municipal Surgeon
1. There shall be a municipal surgeon to be appointed by the Mayor to serve
for a term of two years commencing Jan. 1, 1956. He shall be a duly licensed
physician qualified and practicing in the City of Ithaca. His duties shall be to
provide emergency medical assistance to persons confined in the Ithaca City Jail;
to give a medical examination to volunteer firemen upon their application for duty;
to give medical treatment and care to firemen and policemen who may be injured in
the course of duty; to obtain blood samples and to make any other test authorized
by the Vehicle and Traffic law of the State of New York for the purpose of deter-
mining degree of intoxication under the said Vehicle and Traffic Law; to cooperate
with the City Prosecutor in presenting evidence in such cases for trial; to attend
members of the police and fire departments who may be or claim to be disabled by
illness or injury; and to designate a substitute to act in his place in the event
of his absence from the City. The compensation of the municipal surgeon shall be
fixed by the Common Council.
2. This act shall take effect immediately.
AND 3E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise the
required public hearing under the provisions of the City Home Rule Law; and, at
the request of the City Attorney, that it be held before the Common Council at its
next regular meeting.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
Approved by me this day of May , 1956 and designated Local Law " -1956•
Mayor
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 700 p.m. May 2, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Gibson, Sullivan, Connolly,
Porter, Bly, Komaromi, Vianysi, Horn
Attorney - Lee
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
KINUTM Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on
April ath were duly approved.
PUBLIC IZARM - IZ : Mayor Ryan opened a public hearing duly advertised
for this time on a proposed local lax relating to Deputy Assessor and another one
relating to Municipal Surgeon. No one appeared to be heard in either case.
Mayor Ryan approved both local laws and on the advice of the City Attorney a roll
can vote was again taken on their enactment.
AXES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor
TAX RMM - XML CC. IWZP: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor re-
commending a tax r efund in the amount of $18.00 to Mr. Manuel C. Llop representing
the amount due him on account of an assessment error on properties at 216-18 and
222-24 Dryden Road.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be approved; and that the
City Clerk be authorized and directed to refund said amount of $18.00 to Mr. Llop.
Alderman Johnson informed the Council that Mr. Llop is a client of his and there-
fore disqualified himself from voting on this resolution.
Motion Carried.
MM STRUT MNING: The Clerk read a letter from Dorothy 14. Lush, Chairman
of the P.T.A. Safety Committee, expressing its appreciation of the prompt action of
the Council in appropriating funds for the widening of Chestnut Street near the
West Hill School.
OFD'-STREET PARKING SITE - SUECA & AZORA STREET: The Clerk read a report by Mr.
Laverty informing the Council that an appraisal made by Mr. Viggo Hansen, Buffalo,
N.Y. of the three properties located at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets had
been received and that a formal 1-rr4tten offer has been made for the three properties
involved. He stated that the owners have been given until May 8th to consider this
formal offer and that a further report will be made after the expiration of this
time.
F%I=.E= - FV '_- DIST• ,FIRST 1,TAP.D: The Clerk reported that it seems desirable
to relocate the polling place in the first District of the first ',lard in quarters
more suitable for such purpose. He therefore recommended that the West Hill School
be designated as polling place for this district for Primary Elections to be held
con June 5. 1956 in place of Bebse Mission Chapel which Was last designated for such
purpose on August 3, 1955.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that West Hill School be and hereby is designated as the polling place
for the First Dist. of the First Ward for Primary Day Election to be held on June 5,,
1956. Carried.
E UL EXPLZ AM, PUB, WIGS. ASS IN. MEETING: The Clerk reported that the Board of
Public Works had requested authorization for Paul Fidler to attend a meeting of the
American Public Works Assn. to be held in Niagara Falls, N.Y. on May 13-15.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RE'SOLVM, that the request be approved; and that Mr. Fidler be authorized to attend
this meeting at city expense. Carried.
FtJ. L&UM `A IQAN F • -�Wr ASSIN. MEMING: The Clerk reported that the Board
of Public Works had also requested authorization for Mr. Laverty and either one or
two members of the Board of Public Works to attend a meeting of the American Public
z4orks Assn. to be held in Babylon, N.Y, on May 17-18.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request be approved with the stipulation that Mr. Laverty and
one member of the Board be authorized to attend at city expense.
Carried.
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May 2, 1956
ZONING ORDINANCE ' NDMENT: The Clerk reported that a proposed amendment to Sec-
tion 5 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance, recommended by Attorney H.L. Simpson,
to provide that the designation "office building" shall not be deemed td include
any building which is not normally visited by clients, patients, customers or
occupants of -the building, or by members of the general public had been referred to
the Planning Board as directed at the April 4th meeting to present its advisory
report thereon. He reported further that the Planning Board at its meeting held
on April 9, 1956 took action as follows:
I"r*LRFAS, this proposed amendment of the zoning ordinance has already received
considerable study by a special committee of the Planning 9oard, and
WHEREAS, upon recommendation of said committee action was taken by this Board
on March 12, 1956 recommending to the Common Council adoption of an amendment in
this respect providing for one parking space for every one thousand (1,000) square
feet of floor area,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Board reaffirm its former stand
taken March 12, 1956 on this amendment and advise the Council accordingly"
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public
hearing to be before the Common Council at its next regular meeting to be
i." held on June 6, 1956 to hear anyone interested in this proposed amendment.
- Carried.
BOARD OF EDUCATION - TRANSFER OF LAND: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works had taken action recommending that the Council authorize the transfer of 41
acres of land including Percy Field and the Bergholtz Tract to the Board of Educa-
tion for a consideration of fi170,000.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that this recommendation be referred to the Finance and Board of Public
Works'Relations Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
recommended transfer, within the 1956 budget, of $750.00 from account ,'.`23?,Ste wart
Park, to the Youth Bureau for salaries of lifeguards at the park.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works that $750.00 be
transferred, within the 1956 budget, from account #232, Stewart Park, to the
Youth Bureau for salaries of lifeguards at the park be and hereby is approved and
authorized. Carried.
GOLF COUPSE CLUBHOUSE APPROPRICL ON:
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Porter
WHEREAS, bids were received by tre Board of Public Works on Feb. 29, 1956 for
Alterations and additions to the Newman Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse, and
WHEREAS, the low bid on this work, submitted by Stuart V. Carpenter, in the amount
of $24,316.00 together with architect's fees of 11,200.00 amounted to the total
sum of $25,516.00, and
WHEREAS, action taken by the Stewart Park Commission of April 25, 1956 provides an
appropriation of $15,923.00 for such purpose on a revised basis, and
WHEREAS, it is the sense of the Common Council that the best interests of the City
will be served by having this work done in accordance with the original plans at a
total estimated cost, including architect's fees, of ` 25,516.00, now
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the sum of $9,600.00 be provided in the 1956 budget
as a supplementary appropriation to the one made by the aforementioned Stewart Paris
Commission, for the purpose of completing the golf course clubhouse project in
accordance with the original plans, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to proceed
with this project immediately in accordance with the wishes of the Common Council
in this matter.
Alderman Stimson advised that, although he was not opposed to improvements at the
clubhouse, he would abstain from voting on this resolution because he felt that
the money was not being carefully spent in this case and therefore the city is not
getting the most for its money, Alderman Johnson agreed with Mr. Stimson and
stated that while he too was in favor of improvements at the clubhouse he felt that
the total cost of the project is too high. Both Aldermen expressed the same
opinion that the Board of Public Works should have rejected all bids received and
readvertised for new bids thereon.
With Alderman Stimson abstaining from voting the Mayor called for a vote.
Motion Carried.
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May 2, 1956
ORDINANCE - ,AUI� CO-M-MSIONER: Attorney Lee read a letter from Harry C.
Lockwood, Building Commissioner, recommending consideration of a proposed ordinance
regarding the Commissioner of Buildings, the issuance of building permits and
providing fees therefor as well as other related items for incorporation into the
Building Coda. He recommended that it be referred to the Charter & Ordinance
Committee.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the proposed ordinance be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Com-
mittee for study and report. Carried.
THE LAW OF ZONING & ELM=: Attorney Lee recommended the purchase of two volumes
of a Book entitled "The Law of Zoning & Planning" by Rathkopf for the use of the
Director of Planning and the City Attorney.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the purchase of said books estimated to cost $42.50 be authorized
from the Planning Board's budget. Carried.
AUDGET; Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a report of the Finance Committee
relating to the budget and tax rate for the year 1956. A copy of his report and
the budget summary for 1956 are attached herewith. He explained that the total
gross budget for all city purposes, as presented, now amounts to $1,214,256.41,
that revenues other than real estate taxes have been reviewed and are now estimated
at $407,150.00 which together with the surplus of the prior year amounting to
$116,685.18 leaves a balance of $690,421.23 as the amount to be raised by taxes
for the year, and that this can be accomplished with a tax rate of $9.00 per M.
for the year 1956.
Upon inquiry by Alderman Gibson regarding Capital Reserves, Mr. Stimson stated
that no provision for any had been made either in the tentative or final budget.
He recommended that, if possible, the monies anticipated to be received from the
Board of Education for the transfer of Percy Field and Bergholtz Tract be ear-
marked for reserves. Alderman Visnyei expressed his opinion that the airport
should be self-supporting.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the report and recommendations of the Finance Committee, as pre-
sented, be and hereby are accepted and approved in all respects. `'
Carried.
BUDGET ADOPTION: Alderman Stimson announced that, having approved the recommen-
dations of the Finance Committee and authorized the appropriations contained there-
in, it was incumbent on the Council at this time to officially approve the budget
for 1956, establish the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations therefrom.
The Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1956 has been completed, footed and
proved and shows the following valuations:
Valuation of Land 16,406.295.00
Valuation of Buildings 125.387.165.00
Total Valuation of Real Property 141,793.460.00
Less Valuation of exempt property 66,762,210.00
Total Net Valuation of real Property 75,02 6,450.00
Plus valuation of special franchises 1.687.020.00
TOTAL NET TAXABLE PROPERTY $76.719.470.00
By Alderman Stimson: secorded by Alderman Murphy
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
$1,214,256.41 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith,and
WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $523.835.18 thereby leaving
$690,421.23 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1956, certified and filed by the City Assessor,
has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable value of $76,713,470.00, -
and
14MEAS, under charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to
o-1,578,828.71 for 1956 therefore,
BE IT PESOLVED, that the tax rate for general City purposes for the fiscal year
1956 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at X9.00 per 11,000 of taxable
valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties of the
1956 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be of )690,421.2'
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 taxablevaluations at the
rate of $9.00 per °1,000 of such taxable valuations, and
RECOMMENDATION OF FINANCE COHkiITTEE
1956 CITY TAX BURG,.
The tentative budget for 1956, adopted 12/28/55 , read as follows:
Estimated Revenues $398,350.00
Surplus of prior year (estimated) 50,000.00
Taxes at $9.00 per M. 680.000.00
Total Estimated Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,128,350.00
Total Estimated Expenses (BUDGET) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,217,637.00
Balance or DEFICIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89,237.00
Since that time the tentative budget has been reviewed by your Finance Com*nittee
resulting; in the following changes:
Estimated Revenues $407,150.00
Surplus of prior year 116,685.18
Taxes at $9.00 per M. 690,421.23
Total Estimated Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,214,256.41
Additions to the tentative budget have been approved as follows:
Budget Item 70118, City Court 1,350.00
70134, Building Comm. 700.00
" 14260, City Library Cont. 3,000.00
70121, Planning Board 1,000.00
#`187, Traffic Lights 1,000.00
" ;' 134, Building Comm. 2,550.00
70121, Planning Board 10,750.00
4L260, Appraisal of property 500.00
If It x182, Snow & Ice removal 5,000.00
"
It 70110, City Clerk 500.00
4129, Paying Agents fees 55.00
70134, Building Com. 2,900.00
" " ; 251, Municipal Comf. Sta. 400.00
Total Additions St eerart ?ark Fund-Golf Course C lubhAs e 22,?05.00 29, 05.00
Additional appropriation to Contingent Fund- -- - - _ _ _ =�$1} # '�g,�00.00
40,419;470 -X1,114.41
Total tentative budget as above _ 1,217,637.00 s 19 . 1
192589056.L-ff,12.7,,7�b3�.�0-0
Reductions in the tentative budget approved as follows:
Budget Item �`lll, City Assessor 3,300.00
" it 41121, Planning Bd. 700.00
it It 70251, Mun. Comf. Sta. 1,100.00
It It A; 132, Fire Dept. 21,400.00
if " 4102, Mayor 2,900.00
''275, Constr. & Perm. Imp.
(Gunite creek wall) 6,000.00
" :4162, Refuse & garbage 2,900.00
#168, Storm Sewers 250.00
" 70184, Bridges 2,000.00
70185, Creeks 250.00
If if ',4230, Forestry Div. 1,000.00
=232, Stewart Park 500.00
41234, Golf Course 500.00
; 252, Cemetery 500.00
,L253, Airport 500,00
Total Reductions $ 43,800.00 43,800.00
Final Total Estimated Expenses - BURET. . . . . . . . . .$1,214,256.41121 , .,2 1
We farther recommend that the tax rate for the year 1956 for city purposes be
established at $9.00 per $1,000 of assessed valuation and that the budget as
amended and presented in the total amount of $1,214,256,41 be approved and adopted.
Respectfully submitted,
FINANCE C01,11ITTEE
C.R. Stimson - Wm. H. Sullivan
Jas. D. Murphy - R.L. Wilkinson
F.J. Connolly
May 2, 1956
BUDGET SU141ARY
1956
To:
The Mayor and Common Council:
Budget requisitions for the year 19561 which were filed by the various city
departments, and tentatively approved by the Common Council on Dec. 286 1955, have
been reviewed and revised by your Finance Committee and are now presented for final
adoption as follows:
1955 1956 1956 1956
1, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Estimate Tentative_ Final
110 City Clerk 21.950 22,450 22,950
114 Bd, Pub, Talks. Admin, 17,035 17,035 17,035
116 City Engineer 21,480 21,730 21,730
119 City Hall 18,655 18,000 180000
119A Fire Dept. Bidgs. 11,000 8,865 8,865
161 Street Cleaning 22,235 21,048 21,048
162 Refuse and Garbage 58,523 56,814 53.914
168 Storm Sewers 11,085 11,533 11,283
169 Mosquito Control 2,800 3,000 3,000
180 Street Lighting 28,000 32,000 32,000
181 Highway Maintenance 95,042 98,059 98,059
182 Snow & Ice 16,885 17,197 22,197
183 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 3,826 3,020 3,020
184 Bridge Maintenance 19,176 26,169 24,169
185 Creeks Maintenance 8,319 8,440 8,190
186 Highiidy Shop I°Zairrt. 8,808 8,995 8.995
187 Traffic Control 12,569 13,369 14.369
230 Forestry Division 39,052 39,710 38,710
231 Percy Field 6,983 6,896 6,896
232 Stewart Park 24,551 24,250 23,000
233 Treman Park
234 Golf Course 10,598 11,410 10,910
250 Mun. Parking Areas 1,134 1034 1,334
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,300 1,700 1,000
252 Cemetery 9,853 9,906 9,406
253 Airport 2,429 2 8. 6 2.n6
TOTAL BD. PUB. 1,4KS.. 473,282 48 4 485,746 `"82,396
2. FIRE DEPAPTI4ENT
132 Fire Fighting 213,079 188,850 167,450
133 Fire Dept. Bldgs. 4.975 5.250 5,250
TOTAL FIRE DEPT. 218 0 4 194.100 19,4.100 172.700
3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL
101 Common Council 2,713 780 780 780
102 Mayors Office 8,118 7,500 7,500 4,600
108 Chamberlain 21,415 22,015 22,015 22,015
111 Assessor 20,700 16,050 15:750 12,450
112 Attorney 4,900 4,950 4,950 4,950
113 Civil Service 1,600 2,150 1,700 1,700
117 Elections 7,810 7,695 7,695 7,695
118 City Court 18,425 17,275 15,725 17,075
120 City Historian
121 Planning Board 2:900 19,150 11,300 22,350
122 Municipal Surgeon 22000 6,500 2,500 2,500
128 Employees Ret, System 76,125 88,542 88,542 88,542
128A Social Security 2,600 2,500 2,500 2,500
129 Undistributed 560 560 560 615
130 Police Dept. 192,860 196,854 194,454 194,454
134 Bldg. Comm. 1,725 4,775 1,975 8.125
137 Sealer of ?-Tts. & Msrs. 6,075 5,200 5,200 5,200
138 Public Pound 1,100 1,100 1,1.00 1,100
139 Parking Meters 10,650 12,750 13,250 13,250
26o Miscel. Exp. 28,616 35,075 35,075 38,575
261 Workmens Comp. 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500
Youth Commission 7,800 8,500 8,500 9,' 0
Contingent Fund 15,000 25,000 5,0()0- 26 41,'�`1
P,3 40 41
TOTAL, UNDER COUNCIL 439,192. 490,421 4�1,,�7.1._ 8
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4. DEBT SERVICE
270 Principal 4,000 34,000 34,000 34,000
271 Interest 320 91780 9,780 9,780
273 Int. on Temp. Loans 400 500 600 600
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 4.720 44.280 yA43 0 44•'380
1955 1956 1956 1956
Budget Estimate Tentative Final
5, CONST. & PERM. IMPROVEMENT
1. Surface treatment of dirt
streets 15,000
2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000
3. Gravel basing of streets 49426
4. Storm Sewer on Tompkins St. 00 00 00
7,3 7,3 7,3
6. Concrete toe-walls in 6 Mi.Crk. 3 640 3,640 3,640
7. Widen Chestnut St. 9,100
8. Repair Retaining 1.4all in Casca- 2,500 2,500 2,500
dilla Creek
9. Gunite facing wall in 6 Mi.Crk. 6,000 60000
11. Enlarge Culvert at 935 Cliff Sts 2.400 . 2,400 2=400
TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM. D-1P. 19,640 60,366 21,840 15,840
STE14 RT PARK FUND _ _ 9,600
Golf Course Clubhouse Additions -- - - - - -
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 Pub. Wks. 427,740.00 4.73,282.00 482,396.00
2. Bd. of Fire Comm. 164,018.00 218,054.00 172,700.00
3. Under Common Council 440.601.75 439,192.00 489..344.41
TOTAL MAINTENANCE 1,032,359.75 1,130,528.00 1,144,436.41
4. DEBT SERVICE 5.1135.00 4.720.00 44.380.00
TOTAL CUPRENT EXPENSE 1,037,494.75 1,135,248.00 1,188,816.41
5. CONST. & PERM. IMP. 60,742.00 19,64o.00 .15,840.00
CONST. & PERM. III'.
(STEWART PARK FUND) 9.600.00
TOTAL ALL P.EOUISITIONS 1,098,236.75 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41
6. CAPITAL RESERVES 94.496.00 - - - - - -
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1 192.732.75 1 154.8^8.00 1.214.256.41
INCOME
Surplus from prior year 109,940.43 79,127.33 116,685.18
Miscel. Revenues 378,870.44 395,978.05 407 ,1 0.00
488,810.87 475,105.38 523,835.18
Taxes on assessed value of
$41,900,112 c $16.80 per M.
for 1954 . I . . . . . . . . . . . 703,921.88
On Ass'd value of $75,531,401.00
)9.00 per K. for 1955 . • • • • • • • • • • • • • •679,782-u4
On Ass'd value of $76,713,470.00
C $9.00 per M for 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690,421.23
TOTAL INCOME 1,192,732.75 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41
Rectfully SyAmm1itted
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
Play 2, 1956
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 dir-
ected to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the
same with said roll with the City Chamberlain, and
3E IT FURTHER FESOLVED, 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 there-
to, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $1,214,256.41 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: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried
Approved this 2nd day of May 1956
Mayor
der"1
Alderman Stimson acknowledged the Mayor's thanks, received at the last meeting, for
the preparation of the budget for final adoption and in turn thanked fellow members
of the Finance Committee as well as various city Boards for their help and coopera-
tion in this respect.
POLICE SAFETY PATROL CAR: Chief of Police Simmers explained reasons for changing
the police safety patrol car to a station wagon and that this idea has full approval
of the Police Commissioner and the Police Relations Committee. He expressed the
opinion that when the hospital is moved to a new site on the Trumansburg Road this
safety car may well be needed in emergency situations to fill in for an ambulance.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
WHEREAS, bids on a station wagon to be used as a safety patrol car, which were re-
ceived by the Police Committee of the Common Council on April 25, 1956 have been re-
viewed by the Police Pelations Committee of the Council.
AND 14HEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Cayugr
Motors for a 1956 Ford Mainline, 6-cylinder Ranchwagon in the total net amount bf
$1170.00 be accepted.
NCRJ THEREFORE BE IT PESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be ac-
cepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with a 1956 Ford
Mainline, 6 - cylinder Ranchwagon be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga Motors in the
net amount of ` 1170.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and
that the cost thereof be charged against the 1956 Police Department budget, account
-'130. Carried.
OLIjF: PATROL CAR: Alderman Komaromi then presented a resolution for the purchase
of a police patrol car and explained that this car and the one purchased last month
will replace the present two patrol cars which have been in use for the past two
years.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
WHEREAS, bids on an automobile to be used as a police patrol car,w have been ed by the Police Committee of the Common Council on April 25, 195
review-
ed by the Police Relations Committee of the Council.
AND WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by
Cayuga Motors for a 1956 Ford 2-door, sedan, known as a Special Police Interceptor,
in the total net amount of $1068.00 be accepted.
NOM THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be
accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with a 1956
Ford Special Police Interceptor be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga Motors in the net
amount of ` 1068.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that
the cost thereof be charged against the 1956 Police Department budget, account 1'130.
Carried,
POLICEMENS BALL: Alderman Komaromi announced that the annual P.B.A. Ball will be
held this year at Ide's Drome on Saturday evening May 5th and that tickets may be
obtained from any patrolman.
FIRE STATION RELOCATION: Alderman Murphy read a letter from the National Board of
Fire Underwriters advising that a party of engineers will be sent to Ithaca on May 71
to make a survey of the fire fighting facilities which consist of the water system,
fire department, fire alarm, structural conditions and special hazards and indicat-
ing that they will at this time make a study of proper locations for the fire statior.
AMQ REPORT BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS: Alderman Mrphy presented the annual
report of the Board of Fire Commissioners for the year 1955• It was ordered placed
on file.
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TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDM^NTS: Alderman Connolly presented several amendments to the
Traffic Ordinance approved by.the Traffic Advisory Committee after the usual 90-day
trial period. They were acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, No
Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. , Sundays and Holidays excepted, be and hereby is
amended by adding thereto the following:
Elmwood Avenue; Mitchell St. to a point opposite Ridgedale Id. - east side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that Section 181, Schedule II of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
"Through Streets", be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the follow:
North Plain St. at its intersection with Esty Street
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule ITI of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking shall be prohibited at all times on certain streets be and hereby is amended
by adding thereto the following:
Meadow Street; Seneca St. to south city line - west side
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Wilkinson Carried and approved by the Mayor
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking shall be
prohibited at all times on certain streets, as last amended on July 1, 1953 relating
to prohibited parking on North Meadow St. be and hereby is amended by deleting there-
from and adding thereto the following:
Deletion: N. Meadow St. ; Buffe.'_o St. to Cascadilla St. _ east side
Addition: N. Meadow St.; Seneca St. to Cascadilla St. _ east side
Effective upon publication
AYES: 11
NAYS: 2 - Wilkinson, Visnyei. Carried and approved by the Mayor.
CHARTER REVISION: By Alderman St;_-nson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
T&IEREAS, the Ithaca City Charter was promulgated in 1908 and has never been
thoroughly revised since said date 'though amended in certain respects from time to
time, and
WHEREAS, in the past 48 years radical changes have taken place in the life of
the community, and
WHEREAS , the passage of time has resulted in anachronisms and awkwardness of
construction in the charter and its supplementary laws,
N(74, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Charter and Ordinance Committee study
the ways of creating and organizing a commission to study charter revision for
recommendation of a revrised city charter to the citizens of Ithaca and that the
Charter & Ordinance Committee report to this Council these ways of creating and
organizing such Commission at the earliest convenient moment with their recommenda-
tion of the most suitable method. Carried.
YOUTH BUREAU PROGR„ : Alderman Gibson recommended that Mr. Hill, Director of the
Youth Bureau be invited to attend the next regular meeting of the Council to :review
the Bureau&s summer program for the Council's information.
Alderman Porter endorsed this recommendation.
COIL i? COUPCIL rROCEEDIMS
AUDIT SHEET
May 2, 1956
First, 11ation',1 Sn.fe Deposit Co. $ 5.00
Ceyu'e Press, Inc 48.70
Horton Print inp; Co. 7.00
The Ithaca Joi.rn.l 21.95
lieu York mel er_,lione Co. 65. 73
City C' ,i,i'.-Jer1,a i 0
19.Lg
Addrec soL;oa ,: _Multi, rs h Corp. 38. 75
11e'• V-ir'.k 8u-to Electric & Gan Corp. 8.32
John A. Len-nchtneeuer 5.32
i4 C. D.nn Avery 83.01
-Carrs P. S1_ipos 1?2
. 25
T. G. hiil..r' ; Sons Pacer Co. 2 i -,
.:".tt:.;,,'.r 6(.,:.iC 'i• & Co. 0.50
D. tonrdi.:'Po Lee 100.00
Socony N(1i1. Gil 6o, Inc. 227.09
Jean tta Office Equipment Co, Mc. 1L!9.85
H, C. Tbo) ,,e 17. 71
Van Uetta Office Fquipment Co, Inc. 3.82
Torp'-i-nr, County 1'e :.or ial. Hosoitol 94, 10
Fran': S. Alo 1'36.08
: eriorie 1�0rnard 45.00
1cnry H. Do r1.l__ng 50.00
Gail M. Chase 95.00
T. G. Miller's Sons P9ner Co. 23.19
\ .... Uel, York Telenhhone Co. 79.31
The I thea c'. Journal 13.06
rayuyr. Motor Sales Corn. 75.2
'.,'ais1,. & So_, Chevrolet, Inc. .7
State Street Tydol Service, Inc 25.44
-t Cra�neri s Auto Ports 14. 29
C. J. Rair!isey & Co. .58
Ste.liman of Ithaca, Inc 18.97
Henry R. Head 5.71
_ Los Ar, :lee Stour & Stationer , Co. 110. 70
Atl-antid ref ininP Co. 3. 20
John l olli:ran 64.00
Miller noiesflrie Hordt-rare 34.39
'irbar'c :'orse & Co. 203. 61
The D. L. & '.T. R. R. Co. 17.96
_Cordell Universi Gy 10.00
.5
T. 0, T:o;n -a-ths 92.00
Ithaca. G ar .., Auto Parts 1.18
)n . r,f-t Autora-_ti.c Cashier 48. 20
Leiiig1, V. llcy Railroad Co. 2.55
Ti Hansen 500.00
1dsoi. J. Hill 10.99
New York Telephone Co. 12.614
Guyd:. ai ,., nc_ C. 25
Gco. Fn 1r.i.n Fi. 25
D'rilic-rtina Products Inc. 2. 40
Francis Sold -ro 120.00
Alb:=rt Res'?-orth 30.00
City Cha1rb e,rl.ai 13. 21
1 T. G. Mill ,,r' s Sons Paper Co. 5.49
Of t , 'Jr. Til- u , rnter 3 5- Tel' Div. 91.140
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May 2, 1956
TRANSFER OF LANDS BOARD OF EDUCA YEN: Alderman Wilkinson asked an opinion by
the City Attorney regarding section 130 of the City Charter dealing with the power
invested in the Board of Public Works for the control of parks, the sale of park
lands and the disposition of the proceeds of any such sale. Attorney Lee read
section 130 for the Council's information and on the suggestion of Mr. Wilkinson
he agreed to prepare an opinion for information of the Finance Committee in con-
nection with its study of the proposed transfer of lands to the Board of Education.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved
for payment. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
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i -k COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. May 15, 1956
PPESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly,
Porter, Bly, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Lee
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsab-angh
OFF-SMET PARKING S ON PROCEEDINGS:
Mayor Ryan announced that he had called this special meeting to consider further
action in respect to acquiring properties at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Street
for an off-street parking site.
By Alderman Gentle: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEREAS, this Common Council has heretofore authorized the Supt. of Public elks.
to negotiate with the owners of the three properties situate at or near the corner
of Seneca and Aurora Streets in the City of Ithaca, New York now owned by P.M.
Donohue Estate, George Atsedes and Harold Pratt respectively, and
1ARFAS, the Superinter,dent has caused said properties to be appraised by three
local disinterested real estate appraisers and also had said properties appraised
by an outside real estate appraiser, and
WH."7P,AS, the Superintendent of Public Works has advised this Council of his
attempts to negotiate the purchase of these three properties from the owners thereof ,
or their attorneys and agents, and
WHEREAS, it has been impossible to purchase any one of said three properties for
a sum commensurate with the value of said properties based on any one of the four
above mentioned appraisals, and
F,. "AS, it is believed that the cost of said properties in condemnation pro-
ceedings will not exceed the offers heretofore made for said properties,
NOW THEREFOFT, SE IT RFSOVTFD AS FOLLO&IS: That the Superintendent of Public
Works be authorized
(1) To commence condemnation proceedings in the Tompkins County Court for the
purpose of acquiring the premises commonly known and referred to as 214 E. Seneca
St. , Ithaca, N.Y.
(2) To commence condemnation proceedings in the Tompkins County Court for the
purpose of acquiring the premises commonly known and referred to as 202-206 North
Aurora Street, Ithaca, P:.Y.
(3) To commence condemnation proceedings in the Tompkins County Court for the
purpose of acquiring the premises commonly knotin and referred to as 210..212 North
Aurora Street, Ithaca, New York.
(4) That the Mayor and the City Clerk and such other officers of the City of
Ithaca as may be necessary be and they hereby are authorized to execute any and all
legal papers that may be necessary to commence such condemnation action or that may
thereafter need be executed to complete the acquisition of said properties herein-
above described.
Alderman Sullivan suggested that it be ascertained what,if any, additional parking
spaces will be made available adjacent to the Tuning Fork after its completion be-
fore taking; action to condemn this property. In response to an inquiry by Alderman
Stimson, Supt. Laverty explained that the State purchased only the necessary res-
pective rights-of-way which will leave no remnant property for parking as believed
might be available in the original concept of the Tuning Fork. He indicated that
there may even be a loss of spaces. Alderman Stimson then suggested consideration
of the purchase of such remnants by the City and their development for parking
purposes. He stated that in order to initiate condemnation proceedings there must
be a necessity, a fact of which he was not convinced, and that once started, the
City cannot withdraw later on if a Court decision on the value of the property seems
to be excessive. He cited a case wherein the State of New York was required to pay
through condemnation proceedings approximately three times the anticipated cost of
property required in connection iAth Harper College near Binghamton, and expressed
the fearthat the City might experience similar results.
Alderman Johnson urged action on the basis that the matter of necessity of additional
parking space speaks for itself and that the loss of parking spaces by reason of
construction of the Tuning Fork is one of the reasons for the need of acquisition
of these properties. Alderman Porter concurred with Mr. Johnson and urged favorable
action also.
Alderman Stimson stated that he was aware of the need for providing additional park-
ing space but that he was not convinced of the necessity for the particular site in
question. He expressed his opinion that the increase of parking meter rates in the
critical business area has relieved the parking problem considerably.
AYES: 8 - Johnson, Wilkinson, Bradley, Gibson, Porter, Bly, Gentle, Horn
NAYS: 4 - Murphy, Stimson, Sullivan, Connolly
Motion Carried.
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May 15, 1956
W.T.K.O. _ TAPE RECORDD4G: The Clerk read a letter from radio station W.T.K.O.
requesting permission to tape record Council_ meetings for rebroadcast at a later
time to serve its listeners. Alderman Wilkinson suggested that the Mayor appoint
a special committee to consider the request and present a recommendation thereon
at the regular meeting on June 2nd.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murr,hy
RESOLVED, that radio station ?tii.T.K.O. be granted permission to tape record all
Council meetings for the balance of 1056 as requested, on the same basis as per-
mission granted to W.H.C.U. , and on the condition that the tapes be not used for
any political purpose.
Alderman Johnson suggested that the motion was out of order since this is a
special meeting called for a specific purpose anO tT.,7o aldermen are absent and
are therefore not aware of this request. On this basis Alderman Stinson agreed
to withdraw his rotion at this time.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. B lean
City Clerk
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COLON COUNCIL PROCEEDI16
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular meeting 7:30 p.m. June 6, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stipson, Bradley, Sullivan, Gibson, Porter,
Bly, Komaromi, Visnyei, Horn, Gentle
Attorney - Lee
Planning Board Comm. - Reps
Bd. of Zoning Appeals Chairman - Stevens
Bd. of Pub4 Wks. Comm. - Sa erstone ing 1 be he common
p Coun ' of the' itg+• t ,Y.,
Planning Director - Thorne at 7::3o N.Y.,p.m. omm n uaa 61
Director of 'Youth Bureau - Hill '�MI.gty`�, Ithaca
anyone ieregted in
Assessor — Av @1w VII of e4rto Section 5 of Arti�lt
J VII of the Zoning Ordinance proved
Chief of Police - Simmers ing that the designation of "office
Asst. Fire Chief — weaver building" shall be deemed to
include an building which is not
normally visited by clients, patients,
Clerk — Blean customers or occupants of the build
ing, or by members of the general
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh public.
GEO. A. BLEAN
.May 29, June 1. City Clerk
9 : Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PUBIC HEARM - ZONIM ORDINANCE ANN ANT: Mayor Ryan announced that a public
hearing had been advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in an amend-
ment to Section 5 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with a pro-
p:sal submitted to this Council on April 4, 1956 by Attorney H.E, Simpson. Attorney
Louis Dowd, Cortland, N.Y., who appeared on behalf of Carl Gilbert explained that
he had just been retained as counsel for Mr. Gilbert and asked that the %earing be
adjourned to give him reasonable and sufficient time to study the matter in order
to properly present Mr. Gilbert's objections. He suggested that there may be some
question as to the legality of the notice of hearing published in thiscase.
Attorney Simpson briefly reviewed the critical need of his client, N.Y. Telephone
Co. , regarding expansion of its facilities at its present location to serve the in-
creasing telephone demands of the community. He explained that the relief sought
In the proposed amendment will permit his client to proceed with such planned ex-
pansion and he urged the Common Council to act favorably on the amendment without
further delay.
By Alderman 'Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Stmpson "'
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be continued at this time as advertised.
Carried.
Attorney Lee stated that he felt there was a serious question as to the validity of
the advertisement on the grounds of insufficiency. He urged delay as a courtesy
to Attorney Dowd.
Alderman Stmpson read the advertisement and stated that he received legal opinion
that it is valid.
Both Alderman Stimson and Attorney Simpson expressed their satisfaction with suffi-
ciency and validity of the advertisement used.
Mr. Reps, Vice-Chairman of the Planning Board, read Planning Board minutes dated
March 12, 1956 relating to this subject and reviewed the attitude of the Planning tz
Board thereon. He stated that, while sympathetic to the problem of N. Y. Telephone
Co. , the Planning Board felt it was not fair to eliminate employee type of parking tVv
for any one type of building and that it had therefore recommended an amendment re- o
quiring one parking space for every 1,000 sq. feet of floor area which would afford
some relief. He then outlined four alternatives in this case as follows:
1. Require the Telephone Co. to provide the required off-street parking facilitie:
within 1,000 feet distance.
2. Eliminate such requirement for all types of buildings
3. Decide that it is not feasible to require central business establishments
to provide any parking facilities and eliminate section 5 entirely,
4, Enact the proposal being considered at this time.
He expressed his opinion that the amendment under consideration is not logical and
urged reconsideration of the Planning Board's recommendation as the least drastic
and most logical pending a comprehensive examination of the present requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance in this respect by the Planning Board,
Attorney Dowd called attention to a prepared statement filed with the aldermen by
Mr. Gilbert outlining his opposition to the amendment. He stated that he had no ob-
Seetion if his client, Mr. Gilbert, or any other adjacent property owner is treated Ab
like manner and given the right to use their properties the same as the Telephone Coe
Is asking here tonight.
Mrs. Herbert Williams registered her concern over the easing of off-street parking
requirement for central business establishments and at the same time the entire tax
paying public is expected to share in the cost of additional off-street parking
aeeilities in the downtown business area.
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June 6, 1956
After all present who wished to be heard had been granted ample opportunity, Mayor
Ryan closed the public hearing.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEREAS, an amendment to Article VII Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance was pre-
sented to the Common Council on April 4, 1956, and
WHEREAS, this amendment has been referred to the Planning Board for they official
report, and
WHEREAS, this amendment has been advertised for public hearing, and
WHEREAS, this public hearing has been held,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Article VII, Section 5 of the Zoning Ordinance of
the City of Ithaca be amended as follows:
1. That the first paragraph thereof, being that portion above the schedule, be
amended to read as follows:
Parking Facilities. Off-Street Loading. Except where within 500 feet of
adequate and available existing parking areas. there shall be provided and
maintained for the types of buildings listed below, hereafter erected or
c'J converted in any business district, off-street parking and loading facilities
at least equal to the requirements of the following schedule.
.dr 2. That after the words 'office building" in the schedule there be placed an
asterisk.
3. That at the bottom of the schedule there be placed an asterisk and that
language following the asterisk be as follows:
*The designation "office building" shall not be deemed to include any build-
ing which is not normally visited by clients, patients, or customers of the
occupant of the building, or by members of the general public.
4. The amended section shall thereby in all respects conform with the amended
section as heretofore filed with the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca. April 4, 195$.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
attention
NEETIM,DATE: Mayor Ryan called/to the fact that the next regular meeting date
of the Council will fall on the 4th of July and suggested that the Council take
action to set a new date for this meeting.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Common Council be scheduled for Wed-
nesday, 'July 11, 1956 instead of July 4th, a legal holiday.
Carried.
CAL DEFENSE: General Ralph Hospital, Tompkins County Director of Civil Defense,
appeared before the Council and stressed the importance of the Civilian Defense pro-
gram and urged Council support of it. He particularly noted the urgent need of
additional personnel to adequately man the ground observers post at Cornell Univer-
sity. He then introduced Col. T.H. Murphy, a representative of the N.Y.S. Civil
Defense Commission, whoseviewed and explained in detail the work and organization
of the Civil Defense Commission throughout the State. He complimented Ithaca on its
defense organization.
AVgj t SALES: The Clerk read a letter from Ivan Marion, d/b/a State Bargain House,
516 UT. State Street, recommending certain amendments to Chapter 4, Section 12 of the
City Ordinances, entitled Auction Sales of personal Property.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study
and recommendation. Carried.
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June 6, 1956
TM RECD: The Clerk read a letter from radio station WTKO requesting
permission to tape record Council meetings for rebroadcast at a later time to serve
its listeners.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of this Common Council that the citizens of Ithaca
shall be kept informed by all suitable means of the deliberations of this body, and
WHEREAS, this Council has permitted the tape recording of its meetings by WHCU
to accomplish this end, and
14HFR7AS, this Council has a request from +?TKO for a similar privilege, and
WHEREAS, the equipment needed for this purpose must be kept at a minimum so that
the activities of this Council shall not be impaired,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that radio stations WHCU and 1#rK0 be granted per-
mission to tape record all Common Council meetings for the balance of 1956, on the
condition that the tapes be not edited, be used in full and at one broadcast after
each meeting, be not used for any political purpose, and be not interrupted with
commercial announcements, and
BE IT RESOLVED, that these radio stations may record these meetings of this
Common Council if and when they arrange to use a common facility for transmitting
the delivery of these meetings to their tape recorders, not exceeding seven micro-
phones, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution will be effective at the next
meeting of this Common Council, be it special or regular.
Carried.
AU91M .. CITY ItOPERTY: The Clerk reported that once again he had advertised
for sale at public auction two city-owned lots on Grandview Avenue and one lot on
Hudson Street; that the sale was held at 10:00 a.m. on May 8, 1956; that no bid on
any of the lots offered for sale was received, and that therefore the lots remain
the property of the city.
Alderman Ifilkinson recommended that the City Attorney, City Clerk and Finance Com-
mittee be requested to meet as soon as possible and ascertain if these lots may be
sold in any other proper manner. Alderman Visnyei advised delay in any attempt to
rush their sale and predicted that the city will be more apt to obtain the apprais-
ed value of these lots later on as development continues in this area.
CAPITAL RESFEM TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works took
action on May 9th to request the Common Council to authorize the transfer of $2,160
from Capital Reserve Fund rA6 to pay for construction of a sanitary sewer on Chestnut ,
Street.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for water and sewer construction, designated
as Capital Reserve Fund 46, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation of $2,160.
be made from said reserve fund for the construction of a sanitary sewer on Chestnut
Street, a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed from said re-
serve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $2,160. from
Capital Reserve Fund �6 for the purpose above-mentioned be and hereby is authorized,
and
BE IT FURTHEF RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to withdraw the sum of $2,160. from said Capital Reserve Fund 16 and trans
fer it to the water & Sewer Dept. to be expended only for the purpose herein set
forth.
AM; 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
ANTAL RESERVE ANSFFR: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
taken action on May 9th to request the Common Council to authorize the transfer of
$3,000. from Capital Reserve Fund 708, Water & Sewer Dept. Equipment, to help pay for
trucks for the Water Department's use.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for the purchase of water and sewer department
equipment, designated as Capital Reserve Fund #8, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested an appropriation of $3,000. be
made from said reserve fund to help pay for trucks in these departments, specific
items of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $3,000. from
Capital Reserve Fund 08 for the purpose above-mentioned be and hereby is authorized,anr.;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and direc-
ted to withdraw the sum of ` 3,000. from said Capital Reserve Fund ;`.48 and transfer it
to the ?dater & Sewer Dept. to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 13
DAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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CAPITAL RESERV% TRANSFER:FER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
taken action on May 2nd to request the Common Council to authorize the transfer of
126,500. from Capital Reserve Fund -43, Street Paving, to pay for the cost of repav-
ing E. State St. , from Mitchell Street to the City line.
By Alderman Stipson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, 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 Re-
serve Fund -3, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation of $26,500.
be made from said fund to pay for the cost of repaving E. State St. , from Mitchell
St. to the City line, a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed
from said reserve fund,
NOTrI THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of Y26,500. from
Capital Reserve Fund ,'.43, for the purpose above-mentioned be and hereby is authorized,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw
the sum of $26,500. from Capital Reserve Fund ;A3 and transfer it to the General
Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth; and that the City Clerk
shall return any unexpended balance to Capital Reserve Fund ##3 at the close of the
fiscal year.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
CAPITAL RFAPVE FUND TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
taken action on May 23rd to request the Common Council to authorize the transfer of
the sum of $3,254. from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment, to pay for
a park tractor and fairway mowing unit.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, dbsignated as Capital
Reserve Fund '-5, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation of $3.254•
be made from said reserve fund for the purchase of a park tractor and fairway mowing
unit, specific items of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOId THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $3,254. from
Capital Reserve Fund 745 for the purchase of the above-mentioned equipment be and
hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
transfer the sum of 13,254. from said Capital Reserve Fund to be expended only for
the purpose herein set forth,
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
BOND REDEMPTION: The Clerk reported that U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "F" which were
purchased in 1944 from Capital Reserve Fund '5 will become due on July 1, 1956 and
asked for authorization to present these bonds for payment.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up in the City of Ithaca, a Capital Reserve
Fund "5, Public Works Equipment, and
i4 F EAS, a portion of said fund was invested in U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "F", ane,
WHEREAS, bonds '4X57995F and X-57996-F - Maturity value of $10,000. each; bonds
C-890488F and C-890489F - Maturity value of $100. each; and bonds -10,-434965F,
(�_434966F and ti-434967F - Maturity value of $25.00 each; making a total maturity valuE
of %20,275. , and issued in the name of the City of Ithaca, N.Y., trustee of Capital
Reserve Fund i�'5, Public Works Equipment, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. July 5, 1944, will mature on July 1, 1956,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Geo. A. B lean, City Clerk, be and he hereby ;.s
authorized and directed to execute the request for payment of said bonds on behalf of
the City of Ithaca, N.Y.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
The Clerk further reported that a U.S. Savings Bond, Series "F", which was purchased
in 1944 from Capital Reserve Fund �4 will also become due on July 1, 1956 and asked
for authorization to present it for payment.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up in the City of Ithaca a reserve fund
known as Capital Reserve Fund 1,14, Bridges, and
141EREAS, a portion of said fund has been invested in U.S. Savings Bonds, Series
"F" and
WHEREAS, bond AX-57997-F having a maturity value of $10,000 will become due on
July 1, 1956,
NOsd THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk, be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to present said bond with an executed request for payment vn
behalf of the City of Ithaca, N.Y.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
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June 6, 1956
LIQUIDATION OF BONDS: The Clerk reported that in order to be able to withdraw
funds from Capita serve Fund #3. Street Paving, which have been authorized by
the Council for street construction during 1956 it will be necessary to redeem
approximately $52,400. accrued- value of U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "F", in said
reserve fund. He requested authorization to present this amount of bonds for re-
demption.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHFXLEAS, there has heretofore been set up in the City of Ithaca a Capital Re-
serve Fund, 1-3, Street Paving, and
14=AS, a portion of said fund was invested in U.S. Savings Bonds, Series "F",
and
1iJHEPXAS, the Common Council has authorized the withdrawal of amounts totaling
t64,600. for specific items of capital improvement which may be financed from said
reserve fund as follows:
1. Surface treatment of dirt streets $15,000.00
2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000.00
3. Gravel basing of dirt streets 4,000.00
4. Widening of Chestnut St. 9,100.00
5. Repaving of E. State St. - Mitchell St.
to City line 26.500.00
t 4 6 o.00
AM V)HEREAS, the cost of the aforesaid improvements is in excess of the unappro-
priated cash balance in said Capital Reserve Fund '-3, by approximately $52,400.00. ,
N(Yd THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the redemption of the following bonds, dated
July 1, 1946, issued in the name of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. , trustee of Capital
Reserve Fund 7=3, Street Paving, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the Common
Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. July 3, 1946, be and hereby is authorized:
TAN,
Bond Number DQnomination accrued Value ► 1. 1956
X-7740OF $10,000.00 $ 9,140.00
X-77401F 10,000.00 9,140.00
X-77402F 10,000.00 9,140.00
X-77403F 10,000.00 9,140.00
X-77404F 10,000.00 9,140.00
v-62o06F 5,000.00 4 570.00
M-1066501F 1,000.00 x914.00
M-lo66502F 1,000.00 914.00
D-330291F 500.00 457.00
$L,-J, L5.00
ADM BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk, be and he hereby is
authorized and directed to execute the request for payment of said bonds on behalf
of the City of Ithaca, if and when the Supt. of Public Works has notified the City
Clerk of the undertaking of the projects.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
COMPENSATION PLAN N1 The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
taken action on May 9th recommending to the Council that the 1956 Compensation Plan
be amended by increasing the maximum salary range of the Sr. Acct. Clerk in the
'lerk's office from $3,900 to $4,100.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that this recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for study
and report. Carried.
WORKNENS' CO NSAT ONN: Attorney Lee reported that Tompkins County has adopted a
local law providing for the administration of Workmens' Compensation on a county
wide basis and that the City is eligible to participate in such a system if it
wishes to do so. He recommended that a study of this matter be undertaken by an
appropriate committee.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BD. OF EDUCATION CONTRACT: Attorney Lee called attention to the fact that the City
School District will be expanded on a consolidated basis after July 1, 1956 and he
recommended that the existing contract between the City and the Board of Education
covering use of city agencies and facilities be reviewed.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare a draft of
a new contract reflecting the increased costs to the city in this matter for sub-
mission to the Finance Committee for consideration.
Carried.
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June 6, 1956
TRANSFER OF LANDS- BD. OF EDUCATION: Alderman Stimson reported that it has not
been possible to schedule a joint meeting of the Finance and Public Works Relations
Committees to study the proposed transfer of lands needed in connection with the
erection of a new high school building on the High School Athletic Field. He ad-
vised that a meeting will be held as soon as possible and a full report made on
this subject at a later date. Attorney Lee urged early action on this matter so
that the Board of Education may be properly informed.
PARKING ME ER REVENUES: Alderman Stimson read and reviewed a resolution regarding
the transfer of parking meter revenues to Capital Reserve Fund ;!17 which was acted
upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEPEAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York a capital reserve fund for the acquisition,
construction or reconstruction of a type of capital improvement, to wit, off-street
parking facilities in the City of Ithaca, hich fund has been known and desig-
nated as City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund N.Y.,A7, Off-Street Parking, and
61HEPEAS, it is the sense of this Council that this fund be reactivated and, in
order to effectuate the purpose for which it was originally created, it is desirable
to make additional appropriations thereto as money may be available,
=, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that all revenues derived from parking meters in
the City of Ithaca for the year 1956 in excess of 572,000 net receipts be and here-
by is appropriated to Capital Reserve Fund 'A7, Off-Street Parking, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to trans-
fer such excess revenues to said Capital Reserve Fund 17, which sum shall be de-
posited, invested, accounted for and expended in the manner prescribed by resolu-
tion of the Common Council dated May 7, 1947 creating said Capital Reserve Fund,
and by section 6c of the General 11micipal Law.
After considerable discussion of this resolution, it was moved and seconded to table
the resolution for future consideration. This motion was later withdrawn and a vote
taken on the original motion as presented which resulted as follows:
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - FIRE DEPT.: Alderman Stimson presented a letter from
the Fire Commissioners requesting that the Common Council appropriate an additional
amount of $1,500. to the Fire Department's 1956 budget to be used for the repair
of Fire Co. "1 pumper by American LaFrance Company of Elmira, N.Y. It was acted
upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
'AHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners respectfully requested that the Common
Council appropriate x`1,500. to repair Fire Company All pumper by American LaFrance
Company of Elmira, N.Y,, and
!�AMEAS, the Fire Department Relations Committee and the Finance Committee of
this Common Council has acted favorably on this request,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVM, that $1,500. be appropriated from the Contingent Fund
to current appropriations, budget item IC132 for this purpose.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment. Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINAICE AMNDNENT: By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that Sections 123 and 125 of Article XIII of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Meters, be and hereby are amended to read as follows:
Section 123. Fees to be deposited and assessed.
(a) When any vehicle shall occupy parking space adjacent to which a parking
meter is located in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, the operator
of the vehicle shall upon entering the said parking space immediately deposit or
cause to be deposited one or more of the following: A ten cent coin of the United
States, a five cent coin of the United States, or a one cent ,coin of the United
States, in such parking meter, and failure to deposit one or more of such coins
shall constitute a violation of this ordinance and shall subject such person to the
penalty hereinafter prescribed. Upon the deposit of one or more of such coins and
placing said meter in operation the parking space may be lawfully continuously
occupied by such vehicle during the period of parking time hereinafter prescribed
in said attached schedules. If said vehicle shall occupy the parking space beyond
the time limit set forth the parking meter shall by proper legend indicate illegal
occupancy of parking space, and in that event such vehicle shall be considered as
parked over-time. and beyond the period of legal parking time, and the occupancy of
space by the vehicle beyond the period of legal parking time in any such area where
iny.such meter is located shall be a violation of this ordinance and punishable as
hereinafter set forth.
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June 6, 1956
(b) The coin or coins required to be deposited in parking meters' as provided
herein are hereby levied and assessed as a fee to provide for the proper regulation
and control of traffic upon the public streets and also the cost of provision and
regulating the parking of vehicles in the parking meter zones created hereby and to
cover the cost of the purchase, provision, protection, inspection, installation,
operation, maintenance, control, and use of the parking meters described herein,
and such other traffic control as is required by the City.
Effective upon publication.
Section 125. Repeat Rarkina prohibited. It shall be unlawful and a violation
of this ordinance for any person to deposit or cause to be deposited in a parking
meter any coin or coins of the United States for the purpose of extending the park-
ing time beyond the time fixed by this ordinance in the City of Ithaca for parking
in any parking space adjacent to any parking meter where said person has already
deposited a ten cent, five cent or one cent coin of the United States, or more than
one of then in said meter and has parked his vehicle for any period as provided by
this ordinance.
Effective upon publication.
AYEF: �3 Carried and approved.
NAYS: 0
YOUTH BUREAU PROGRAM: Youth Bureau Director, Judson Hill, who was introduced by
Alderman Gibson, reviewed the Bureaus summer program including the Kiwanis Baseball
program, City League project, Cop's Day, Fourth of July celebration, Golf clinic,
summer playground projects at schools, and programs scheduled for Stewart Park to
include dances, waterfront program, operation of the bathhouse and day camp activi-
ties.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. .3lean
City Clerk
COWON C()TINCTL PFOCFEDTrC,S
.UT)TT SHFFT
June 6, 1956
Ithaca Journal 22,75
IT IT 30.18
N.Y. Telephone Co. 89.32
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 132.58
N.Y.S. 77ec. & Gas 6.76
City* Chamberlain 12.66
Ithaca Printing Service 86.55
Addressograph-Mtultigraph Corp. 3.68
D. Bordman Lee 100.00
_Oliver M. York_ 18.00
Edward W. King 60.00
Ithaca Printing Service 52.00
VanNatta Office P-quip. Co. , Inc. 38.25
H.C. Thorne 17.64
Matthew Sender & Co. , Inc. 42.50
Geo. F. 3rampton, M.D. 15.00
N.Y.S. Social Security Cont. Fund 25.59
Supplemental Pension Fund 843.38
N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement System 82,914.00
Gail hi. Chase 78075
'Mary H. Darling 50.00
Marjorie Barnard 37,50
T.G. Miller's Sons 15.90
Ithaca Printing Service 42.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 79.77
State St. Tydol Service 120.78
Cazaga Motors Sales Corp. 1210.59
Tioga Auto Parts 28.49
Smith's Atlantic Service 2.35
Walsh & Son Chevrolet 12.55
'Superior Funeral Surply Corp 37.62.
Jack's Glass Shor, 3.20
Henry R. Head 11.76
Socony Mobil Oil Co. 251.41
John M. Mulligan 129.00
N.Y.S. Rlec. & Gas .48
Sgt. Donald Wp llenbeck 4.70
H.A. Manning Co. 19.50
E. Paul Nedrow 125.36
C.J. Rumsey & Co. .72
Lehigh Vallev RR Co. 6.24
Ithaca Agency, Inc. 652.03
American Coin Lock Co. 7.90
City Chamberlain 14.53
Guyda Whiting - Geo. Parkin 12.00
Joseph Bannon 6.60
N.Y. Telephone Co. 10.89
Tomp. Co. Treasurer 1350.00
Ithaca Printing Service 32.35
Frpncis Spadaro 40.00
Herb Marsden 58.50
Curt Foerster 7.00
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 15.71
Ap roved y n Committee
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COKM COUVCIL PROCEEDINGS
CVY OF rMCA, N.T.
Postponed Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. July 11, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayo' - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stinson, Bradley, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly,
Porter, Vianyei, Horn
Bd. of Pub. Wks. Comm. - Saperstone
Attorney - Lee
Assessor - Avery
Director of Planning - Thorne
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
M: Minutea of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FLMN -EMy SIM: Mayor Rgan announced his appointment of Kenneth
F. Flynn as Fire Commissioner to succeed himself for a three-year term ending June 309
1959 and requested Council confirmation thereof.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor I a appointment of Kenneth F. Flynn as Fire Commissioner issioner for
�V the three-year term ending June 30, 1959 be approved and confirmed.
Coed
FR a t12�G/!�.:.M* 0F_Ea.. k11S". M.: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of
Francis ?a. Egan as a member of the Board of Pablic Works to succeed James Conley
who resigned, the term to be for the unexpired six-year term ending Dec. 31, 19610
He requested Council confirmation thereof.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stinson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Francis W. Egan as a member of the Board
of ftbiio Works for the term ending Dec. 311, 1961 be approved and confirmed.
Carried
I'�PPOINT1WffS: Mayor Ryan then announced other appointments which do not require
council confirmation as follms:
Smith G. Paulison as a member of the Civil Service Commission for a six year
tam ending June 1, 1962.
Francia W. Egan as a member of the Traffic Advisory Condttes
Jess C. Shoemaker as a member of the Traffic Advisory Committee
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointments of Smith Paulison, Francis W. Egan and Jess
C. Shoemaker as hereinabove mentioned be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
SEALER OF WTS, ¢ MRS.LION: The Clerk read a letter from E. Paul Nedrow,
Sealer of Weights and Measures, requesting authorization to attend the annual con-
ference of the N.Y.S. Weights & Measures Association to be held at Saranac Lake,
on July 17, 18, and 19th.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Aldermen Nmi tGr
RESOLVED, that B. Paul Nedrow be authorized to attend this conference at city expense
as requested. Carried.
!:HIMI OF POLUX ICN: The Clerk read a Letter from Win. C. Simmers, Chief of
Police, requesting authorization to attend the N.Y.S. Association of Chiefs of
Police to be held in Elein'a. N.Y. on July 23-26th.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RFSCL,VED, that S$n. C. Simmers be authorized to attend this conference at city expense
as requested. Carried.
0MUg UNIVERSITY WEE RULffi & MMZ A=: The Clerk reported receipt from
Cornell University of a poromalgation amending OM RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE
CONTRCL OF VEHICULAR TRAMC APED PARKMO ON THE CAMPUS" for filing as required by
Section 5708 of the Education Law.
MILDIM CO ';=',j.MIZ(2 ME BOOK: The Clerk read a letter from H.C.
Lockwood, Bldg. Commissioner, indicating the need of a map book of the City showing
location of building lots and structures recorded thereon for use in his office.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finanoe Committee for study and report.
Carried
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July 11, 1956
2911M MAP ANmHM The Clerk read a petition 91W by Thaler & Thaler requesting
the Council to amend the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca from a "A"Residential-: to
a Business District as it relates to the property located at 310 N. Aurora St, and
shown on Nap No. 139 of the City
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Sullivan
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Planning Board for Oowalderation at
its next meeting with the request that its findirgs thereon be reported book to the
Charter and Ordinande Com d tee bf the►jC0g nil,ov at befodre_August 15th; and that
the Charter & Ordinance Coaaeittee be enoowered to hold a public hearing on said
petition as required by the Zooing Ordinance at 400 p.m. an August 22, 1956 and
report its recommendation thereon to the Council at its regular meeting in Septem-
ber. Carried.
TAX CMAZION: The Clerk read a letter from Adeline C. Lull, City Chamberlain,
X638996.13oor,92.6% during the penalty freelpe period as eaVa.23, athe had collected
3 � 6F'w pe per' ongiarred with 9z.
during the similar period in 1955•
4A§A§IATIONS: Cow, Saperstone called the Council's attention to the ever increas-
ing naaber of gasoline stations being erected throughout the dity and strongly urged
some action to restrict their erection. The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
'forks had taken action on June 27th to request the Council to review any further
Issuance of building permits for Can stations and that the situation be given further
study.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Vistnyei
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Planning Board for study and report.
Carried.
M&& I& - & ND& 21.=.4�'FICIBI.AT GONFERENCBS: Attorney Lee recommended
that a local law be adopted giving the Mayor the power to authorize the attendance
of City Officials at conferences.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVID, that the reeosms Wetion be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee
or study " report. Carried.
TRAM S?F.LM To DR. SE 92LUM:
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman MuroV
RESMVED, that the City convey to the City School District of the City of Ithaca
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LARD, situate partly in the City and partly in the Town
of Ithaca, consisting of approximately 41 acres, owned by the City and bounded as
follows: On the north by the center of a drainage ditch at the north and of the
improved portion of the Bergholtz Traot as now used for recreational purposes; on
the south by the north bank of Fall Creek; on the east by the most line of the Lake
Road; and an the west by the east line of North Cayuga Street= including Percy Field,
and the former right of way of the Ithaca Street Railway Company and the Cayuga Lake
Electric Railway Company; together with the appurtenances and all the right, title
and interest of the City in and to said promises; for the sum of One hundred Seventy
Thousand Dollars; and further that the Naynor and City Clerk be and they hereby are
authorized and directed to execute any necessary or appropriate documents to that
end.
Alderman Wilkinson expressed his hope that some official body is aware that some
companion action is necessary to insure the public that the recreational areas
being turned over to the School Board in this transfer will be replaced by other
suitable areas. Aldermen Stinson reported that the Finance Committee is continuing
its study of the disposition of the $170,000.00 to be received from the Bd. of
Education and it is expected a recommendation in this respect will be presented be-
fore receipt of the money. Mayor Ryan advised that the Board of Public !corks is
now concerned with the future use of the Nkmicipal Airport iw this respect and has
asked the Planning Board to Make a study of this area.
Notion Carried.
COM MATI21 PLANS Ate: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on May 9. 1956, recommamied that the Compensa-
tion Plan be amended to increase the raxiran in the salary range for the position
of Sr. Acct. Clerk in the City Clerk's office from $3900. to $4100.
N(Y,i THEKi ORE BE IT ESOLVED, that the 1956 Ccsipansation Flan be and hereby is
amended, effective July 1, 1956, by increasing the maximum salary range for the
position of Senior Acct. Clerk in the City Clerk's Office from $3940• to $4100; and
that the azvual increment for this position remain at $100.00.
Carried.
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July li, 1956
ANNUAL INQRM: Alderman Stimson presented a resolution in regard to annual
increments which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, it is the content of the resolutions of the Compensation Plan that only
one increment per year be granted.
Now rrWWM BE IT 1MSOLVM, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized
and directed to notify Board, department heads and other recommending officials
that only one increment per year be granted under the rules of the Compensation
Plan. Carried.
ADDIIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVM, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and they
hereby are approved for payment. Carried.
CORACT - Aldervian Stimson stated that he felt soars difference of opinion exists
regarding the approval of city contracts by any Board other than the Common Council
and he requested a ruling on this subject from the City Attorney to be presented to
the Finance Committee before the next Council meeting.
CHA g REVISIQN: Alderman Sullivan recommended a private meeting of the full
Council with the City Attorney to discuss further ways and means of undertaking a
charter revision study.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that a special meeting of the Council be held as recommended; and that
the date of such a meeting be arranged by the Mayor and Chairman of the Charter &
Ordinance Committee. Carried.
AUCTION SALES ORDINANCE: Alderman Sullivan reported that the Charter & Ordinance
Committee recommend the amendment of Section Its Chapter IV of the City Ordinances,
Auction Sales of Personal Property, by adding thereto a new section to be known as
Section 7-a. The amendment was acted upon as follows:
ry Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
'i7SOLVED, that Section 12 of Chapter IV of the City Ordinances, Auction Sales of
Personal Property, be and the same hereby is amended by adding thereto a new section
to be known as Section 7-a, and to read as follows:
Section 7-a. The preceding sections of this ordinance shall not apply to bona
side sales by resident dealers of second-hand furniture, furnishings, and household
goods, or of surplus: stock in the regular course of business, provided such seller
shall furnish a list of all articles to be sold at least one week in advance to the
City C3.erk.
The fee for such a license shall be ?25.00 per year
Effective upon publication.
AM: 11
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
OgDIHANCF B[UDING C0tISSI0NER: Alderman Sullivan presented a proposed draft of
a new ordinance relating to the Connmis:aioner of Buildings and because of its length
advised that a copy will be furnished each alderman for study prior to the next
.2WAGE DISP06AL CONTRACT - CORNED UfT=lTY: Alderman Connolly expressed his
interest in consulting with the Board of Public Works when the present contract
for sewer service to Cornell University is renegotiated. He was informed by the
Clerk that the contract will not expire until Dec. 31, 1957•
§TOM DAMAGE: Alderman Johnson complimented and commended the Dept. of Public Works
and its crew of workmen for the very efficient manner in which the storm damage of
July 1st was cleaned up.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby highly commend the Department of Public 'Mork$
its officers and employees, the New York State Electric & Gas Corp. , the N.Y. Tele-
phone Co., Ceracche Television Corp. , and all others who had a part in cleaning up
the storm damage of July 1st and replacing disrupted services in a prompt and effi-
cient manner with a minimum of inconvenience to the public.
Carried.
TRn , Ot, A : Alderman Wilkinson expressed his dissatisfaction because the Board has
failed to take some action to initiate a comprehensive program for the removal of
dangerous trees throughout the City. He encouraged consideration of such a program
whereby the City would have all dangerous trees removed by contract and have the
city forces take care of current normal work.
Payor Ryan advised that the Board of Public Works in a meeting earlier today had
authorized its High*aay Committee to undertake a study of this prob3sm. Alderman
Stimson presented and read a written report on this subject by Supt. Laverty.
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YOUM MMAM: Alderman Gibson reported that the summer Youth program is progres-
sing favorably and that Stewart Park is being used to capacity by youngsters parti-
cipating in the Day Camp program.
WF RECORDING N •S: Alderman Stimson reported that radio stations WHO and
WTKO have made mutual satisfactory arrangments for the tape recording of Council
proceedings and he presented correspondence between the two stations to substantiate
this and asked that the correspondence be filed with the official minutes of this
session. It was so ordered.
NFS.WM. C. BLACK: Alderman Stimson noted the recent untimely death of Mrs. Miriam
Black and offered the following resolution:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly #`
T*MREAS, on June 27, 1956 the City lost one of its public spirited citizens in
the untimely death of Mrs. Miriam Black, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Miriam Black served faithfully as a member of the Traffic Commis-
sion and in other civic capacities, and
WHEREAS, she was considered an authority on traffic safety and had received many
honors and appointments,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVnD, that this Common Council express its appreciation
for her services and community interests; and that the City Clerk be instructed to
communicate this resolution to the members of her family.
Unanimously carrieai
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Goo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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June 30, 1956
Michael A. Hanna, General Manager
Radio Station WHCU
Ithaca , New York
Dear Mr. Hanna :
As you know, Ithaca' s Common Council approved joint recording
of its meetings , provided that the radio stations share
facilities .
Since your station_ has the existing setup, perhaps you'd
prefer suggesting an equitable arrangement . Our program
manager, Jack Murphy , will contact your programming super-
visor to work out details .
Rest assured WTKO 's cooperation will be wholehearted, with
every effort directed toward making the operation easiest for
both stations , and the program finest for the council and all
listeners .
Sincere personal regards ,
Very truly yours
/s/
Ellis E . Erdman
Vice President - General Manager
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1470 Kolocycles - 1000 watts
Radio Ithaca, Inc.
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Ithaca., N.Y.
July 7, 1956
Michael R. Hanna
General Manager
WHCU ..
Ithaca, New York
Dear Mr. Hanna:
Thank you for your recent reply concerning joint radio coverage of
Ithaca's Common council meetings.
Your proposal is a fair one and is certainly satisfactory from our
standpoint. We would prefer having the program dubbed from your
tapes to ours and, naturally, adequate tapes will be in your hands
to facilitate matters.
As suggested, contact will be made with your engineering department
to work out details.
In so far as cost is concerned, you may bill us the $17.50 per
meeting in any way best for your bookkeeping department.
Our sincere appreciation for the attention given this project.
Finest personal wishes.
Sincerely
/s/ WOODY ERDMAN
Ellis E. Erdman
Vice President - General Manager
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Mr . Ellis E . Erdman
Vice President , General Tanager WTKO
3adio Ithaca , Inc.
Box 10
Ithaca , New York
Dear Mr. Erdman:
We shall be very pleased to cooperate with you in every way
with respect to the broadcasts of the Common Council proceedings .
Although the pickup of the proceedings is a relatively small
matter, we have tried to come up with as equitable an arrange-
ment as we possibly can. We feel that we will be prepared to
provide a seven-microphone pickup with engineering equipment
for $17.50 per meeting, which we estimate to be a little less
than half of our cost when everything is considered.
There remains the question as to whether you would want to
install a line to our Control Room, or whether you would like
to have us dub off the proceedings on your tape . Whichever
way you would like to do it will be perfectly satisfactory with
us . Perhaps it would be a good idea for you to get in touch
with our Chief Engineer, Herb Michels , who will make himself
available to you at any time.
I hope this is satisfactory . If there are any questions, please
call .
Best regards .
Sincerely,
s/
Michael R. Hanna
General Manager
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COMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.m. August 1, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Sullivan, Connolly, Visnyei, Gentle
Attorney - Lee
Assessor - Avery
Director of Planning - Thorne
Chief of Police - Simers
Police Commissioner - Barran
Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MI UTQ : Minutes of the preceding meting were duly approved.
CITY COURT REFUND: The Clerk read a letter from E.J. Casey, City Judge, advising
that he had turned over a check in the amount of 13,167.64 to the City General Fund.
This amount represents an accumulated balance in the City Court Fund, over a period
J of years, of civil and criminal fees that remain unclaimed. The Clerk reported that
this check had been received by him on July 17th and credited to General Fund as
indicated.
CHIEFS_ OF EMCE CONM.NCE: The Clerk read a letter from Ulm. C. Simmers, Chief
of Police, requesting authorization to attend the annual conference of the Inter-
national Association of Chiefs of Police to be held in Chicago, Ill. on Sept. 9-13th.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that Mr. Simmers be authorized to attend this conference in Chicago on
Sept. 9-13th at city expense as requested.
Carried.
gOLLING ,PLACES: The Clerk reported that all polling places used on Primary Day
Election held on June 5, 1956 appear to be satisfactory for such purposes and there-
fore recommended their approval and designation for registration, election and pri-
maries for the year following October 1, 1956.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are approved and designated as polling
places in each election district in the City of Ithaca, N.Y. at which the registra-
tion of voters, elections and primaries shall be held during the year following the
lat of October 1956:
First Ward lat. District Chestnut St. West Hill School
It n 2nd it &26 w. State #6 Fire Station
u to 3rd If 532 W. Buffalo St. City Pumping Station
Second Ward 1st District 119 Third St. North Side House
11 2nd to 301 W. Court St. Basement-Central School
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it 3rd if 136 W. State St. X15 Fire Station
Third Ward lat District 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School
n 11 2nd It 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School
it is 3rd if 402 S. Cayuga St. Deal & Merrick Garage
Fourth Ward lat District 1012 N. Tioga St. #7 Fire Station
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It 2nd it 702 N. Cayuga St. French's Garage
n n 3rd It Cor.. N. Aurora &
King Sts. Fall Creek School
Fifth Ward lat District 402 N. Aurora St. Methodist Church
to it 2nd it 206 E. Seneca St. A2 Fire Station
It it 3rd it Jas. Law Hall Vet College, Cornell
Sixth Ward lat District 125 E. Green St. Cayuga Motors Salesroom
of it 2nd it Hudson St. New South Hill School
1' " 3rd it Hudson St. New South Hill School
Seventh Ward lat District 311 College Ave. '.-9 Fire Station
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if 2nd 105 Stewart Ave. East Hill School
3rd 502 Mitchell St. Belle Sherman School
Carried.
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August 1, 1956
MAYORS1 CONFERENCE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested
the Council to authorize the Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk and
one member of the Board, to be designated by the Mayor, to attend the annual meeting
of the Mayors' Conference to be held in Nov York City on Sept. 3-5. He suggested
that any other City Officials planning to attend this conference at city expense
should have authorization from the Council at this time.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the request of the Board of Public works be approved; and that the
Supt. of Public Works, City Engineer, City Clerk and one member of the Board of
Public Works, to be designated by the Mayor, together withthe Mayor, City Attorney,
and one Alderman, to be designated by the Mayor, be and they hereby are authorized
to attend the Mayors' Conference in New York an Sept. 3-5 at City expense.
Carried
AMERICAN 14ATER WOPIKSS ASS:.__FTING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works had requested the Council to authorize Mr. Charles Rich, Asst. to Supt. of
Public Works, to attend a meeting of the American 1,14terworks Assoc. to be held in
Bolton Landing, N.Y. on Sept. 12-14th.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Council approve the request; and that Mr. Rich be authorized to
attend this meeting at Bolton Landing on Sept. 12-14th at City expense.
Carried.
E. STATE MEET REEAV_ING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
requested the Council to rescind its action of June 6th authorizing the transfer of
$26,500. from Capital Reserve Fund No. 3, Street Paving, to pay for the cost of re-
paving E. State Street.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
UTMEAS, action was taken by the Common Council on June 6, 1956 authorizing and
directing the City Clerk to withdraw the sum of $26,500. from Capital Peserve Fund r3,
Street Paving, and to transfer it to the General Fund to pay for the cost of re-
paving E. State Street, from Mitchell St. to the City line, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has advised that it now appears improbable that
this project will be undertaken during the year 1956 due to unfavorable weather con-
ditions which have delayed its construction program from 4-6 weeks, and
WHEREAS, said Board of Public Works has requested the Council to rescind its action
of June 6th,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said action taken by the Council on June 6, 1956
relating to the transfer of funds for the repaving of E. State Street be and hereby
is rescinded, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that additional action taken by the Council on June 6, 1956
authorizing the liquidation of Capital Reserve Fund 1.3 Investments, to provide for
the transfer of said $26,500. when necessary be and it hereby is modified by direct-
ing the City Clerk that of the bonds listed for liquidation only those in an amount
sufficient to finance the balance of the capital improvements listed be presented
for payment. Carried.
APi7ROPkIATION - SAFETY ISLArm: The Clerk re f Pub; Wks.
ALPR_ TION. AFE ported that the Board requested an
appropriation of $1,800. for the construction of a permanent traffic safety island
at the intersection of Cliff, Hector and State Streets.
It wag moved by Alderman Stimson and seconded by Alderman Connolly that the request
be referred to the Finance and Traffic Committees for ,joint study and report.
During the ensuing discussion, Aldermen Wilkinson and Murphy registered disapproval
and urgent immediate action to appropriate the money requested. Alderman Wilkinson
agreed to withdraw his opposition if a special meeting of the Council is called in
the next week or so to hear a report on the matter and take action at that time.
The motion was then withdrawn and a new one offered as follows:
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVE, that the request be referred to the Finance and Traffic Committees for
joint study and report back with recommendation thereon at a special meeting to be
called by the Mayor as soon as possible.
AXES: 6
NAYS: 1 - Gentle Motion Carried.
OCI1TMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
August 1, 1956
City Chamberlain • $ 10.21
Ithaca Journal 56.02
N.Y. Telephone Co. 67.58
The NcRee Co. 7111.73
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co." 38.73
N.Y.S. Elec. & gas Corp. • 6.44
Ad:iressograph-Naltigraph Corp. 78.00
D. 0oar1man I,ee 100.00
A.J. Lasix s. Co. , Inc.- 11.43
T.C.N. Hospital 10.54
Lailotte Chemical Prcducts 12.711
Mary i?. Darling 50.00
T.G. Miler's Sons 7.33
VanNatta Office Equip. • 5.45
N.Y. Telephone Co. - 83.75
B.N. Goodrich Co. 26.73
The Outdoor Store 8.45
The Gun Rack 6.75
Smith's Atlantic Co. 1.20
Socony Mob'l Oil Co. 117.87
William Simmers 21.33
Thomas N. Underhill 3.68
Lillian M. Keown 8.30
P. Paul Nedrow 76.87
Ithaca Agency, Inc. _ 2015.31
City Chamberlain • 2.21
City of Ithaca (mater & Sewer Div.) 62.52
i'.Y. Telephone Cc, . 13.66
Anthony Rarraco 31.00
Joseph Bannon 65.00
Cayuga Trucking Co. 15.00
Hugh Samuel McNeil 200.00
Patricia Ciaschi 80.00
Thomas J. Nr!nor'r • 110.00
Francis J. Shadaro 100.00
Starner Sporting "onda s 384 .00
Ithaca Sporting Goods 97.15
Kenneth Flynn 210.00
Thomas Decker 165.00
Richard C.r r•rnea n 150.00
Chester Prvaucki 150.00
Ralph T„1eta,e1 150 ,n0
David Mason 110.00
Joseph Meresco 165.00
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Herbert 3roadwell 170,n0
Joseph Bann-n 100.00-
Marianne Hales 100.00
Vito F. Mason 100.00
Fran Graves 00.00
Frank Battisti 100.00
Philip Scalise 80.00
Cla:rton Weber 80.00
r?i^kegs Music Store 2.90
R.T . `Toolwo th Co. 7.11.
S.S. Kresge Co. 21.08
Ler.ris Adesso 130.00
Anthony larracn 120.00
Rothschild's 1.15
rontgflmery 'lard CO. 5.12
Morton Printing Co. 5.00
Tompkins County Treasurer . 650.00
H.C. Thorne lq.11,6
Hugh Sprnael McNei l 171.75
T.G. Millers Paper Co. 6.67
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BOARD OF EDUCATION AGREEM : Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a recommen-
dation of the City Attorney that the existing contract between the City and Board of
Education covering the use of city agencies and facilities for the collection of
school taxes be renegotiated effective as of July 1, 1956•
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
!,WREAS, the formation of a consolidated School District has rendered obsolete the
contract between the City and the City School District dated June 30, 1954, and
WfIEREAS, it is desired by the City School District Board of Education, as well as
by this Body, that said previous contract be cancelled and a new contract entered
into for the services of collecting school district taxes within the City by the
proper City officials,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said contract be cancelled as of July 1, 1956
and that a new contract be negotiated with the City School District for tax collec-
tion services to be performed for it by the City during the fiscal year July, 1956
through June 1957, for a lump sum of l,4,667.00 payable on or before July It 1957,
and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized and
directed to execute any proper documents to effectuate this purpose.
Carried.
AttDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment. Carried.
LOCAL Lg CONVENTION & COWEREVCES: Alderman Sullivan presented and read a pro-
posed local law empowering the Mayor to authorize City officials to attend confer-
ences and conventions at city expense. During discussion Alderman Stimson recommen-
ded that it be amended to include its being contingent upon an appropriation for the
expense of such specific travel items being approved in the budget. It was referred
back to the City Attorney for review in this respect.
LOCAL LAW - BUILDING COMMISSIONER: Alderman Sullivan reported that copies of a
proposed Building Ordinance had been mailed to each Alderman for study since the
last meeting and he distributed copies of additions and corrections thereto to be
made a part of it at this time. Attorney Lee recommended that it be enacted as a
Local Law rather than an ordinance as first intended.
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By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the matter be considered as a Local Law, received and laid on the
table with all its amendments and corrections, and that the City Clerk be and hereby
is authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing thereon to be held at the
next meeting of this Council be it special or regular.
Carried.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: The Clerk called attention to the fact that the next
regular meeting of the Common Council will fall on Sept. 5th which is the last day
of the Mayors' Conference.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Common Council be postponed from
Sept. 5th to Sept. 12th at 7:30 p.m. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COITION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 700 p.m. August 15, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Sullivan, Gibson, Connolly,
Porter, Bly, Komaromi, ViwWei, Gentle, Horn
Bd. of Pub. Wks. Comm. - Saperstone
Attorney - Lee
Director of Planning - Thorne
Building Commissioner - Lockwood
Clerk - Blean
PtMLIC HEAR? • - LOCAL LAW RE BUILDING OMSIONER: Mayor Ryan opened the public
hearing advertised for this time on a proposed local law relative to the powers and
duties of the Building Commissioner and related matters. Mayor Ryan stated that he
intended to allow everyone present who wished to be heard an opportunity to do so
but that because of limited time asked that each speaker confine his remarks to
five minutes. He expressed his opinion that the Charter & Ordinance Committee has
done the right thing in preparing this proposed Local Law. He called attention to
the reorganization of the office of Building Commissioner right after the first of
the year and stated that he felt this office is giving more service than ever be-
fore. There are many, he continued, who feel that everyone requesting building
permits and inspections should help pay for the running of this department.
Mayor Ryan next read a telegram from Cornell University callingattention to the
Pwny important changes being proposed in the local Building Code and requesting
that any action thereon be postponed to allow adequate time for study of details
of the proposals and for conferences between the University and city officials con- .
cerning the matter.
After reading the telegram, the Mayor stated "I am merely reading this for the re-
cord. In no way do I agree or disagree on whether or not we should follow this
proposal. However, the Council will no doubt decide this later. I am of the
opinion that it is about time Cornell University paid the City what rightfully is
coning to it. "
W. John C. Burns congratulated City Officials for taking an important step to try
and solve problems facing the city but stated that he did not approve of the general
text of the proposal. He argued that it will force people to pay a premium to build
and live in the city and urged that it be referred to the Planning Board for further
study.
W. Norbert H. Schickel urged delay in its approval and suggested that those re-
sponsible for the proposal were not fully aware of all its ramifications. He stated
that he felt it was proposed with the best of intentions but that it was dangerous
legislation to adopt in its present form. He urged that expert advice be sought
Wore its adoption.
Mr'. Robert R. Colbert expressed his concern regarding the revocation and stop order
sections of the law, particularly as it might affect a person who had proceeded in
good faith and was ordered to stop when the work was half finished.
W. A.J. Golder expressed his dissatisfaction with the schedule of fees proposed for
building permits as being unfair to the small hone builder.
Mr. Lockwood, Building Commissioner, stated that the items questioned have been
copied mostly from laws in effect in other cities comparable to Ithaca, that no-
body complying with the law would be denied the right to finish his house, and that
he felt there were good logical reasons for each and every provision.
Ms's. Herbert Williams expressed her satisfaction with the proposed law which she
predicted will do much to protect Ithaca's natural beauty by eliminating eyesores
that have been permitted to exist for many years. She urged its adoption.
Alderman Johnson agreed that the building code needs revision and that the propane&
law is intended to help in this direction but felt that the Charter & Ordinance
Committee and members of the Council have not given it enough study for adoption
at this Lime.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the proposed Local Law regarding powers and duties of the Building
Commissioner be taken from the table and referred back to the Charter & Ordinance
Committee for further study and recommendation.
To: Mayor and Aldermen
The Council anticipates to enact the following Ordinance at the next meeting.
Please read ordinance over carefully in the meantime.
ORDINANCE
Section 1i Commissioner of BuildUgs
The Commissioner of Buildings shall be the public official charged with the
duties and responsibilities of examining and approving or disapproving plans and
specifications, issuing or revoking building permits, licenses, certificates, and
similar documents, inspecting buildings and administering and enforcing 'building
regulations, pursuant to the provisions of the state building construction code,
the Charter of the City of Ithaca, and this Ordinance.
Section 2. Appointment of Bui�„ 1_dins nsnectors
The Mayor may appoint one or more building inspectors, as the need may
appear, to act under the supervision of the Commissioner of Buildings and to
exercise any portion of his powers and duties. The compensation of such building
inspectors shall be fixed by the Common Council.
Section 3. Restrictions on Employees
Neither the Commissioner of Buildings nor any person in the department
shall engage in any activity inconsistent with his duties or with the interests of
the City; nor shall they, during the term of their employment, be engaged direct]-,.-
or indirectly in any building business, in the furnishing of labor, materials or
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appliances for the construction, alteration or maintenance of a building or the
preparation of plans or specifications thereof within the City of Ithaca, excepting
only that this provision shall not prohibit any employee from such activities in
connection with the construction of a building or structure owned by him, and not
constructed for sale.
Section 4. Duties and Powers of Commissionex of Buildi.ny:s
Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, ordinance or regulation
or except as herein otherwise provided, the Commissioner of buildings shall:
(a) Administer and enforce all of the provisions of laws, ordinances and
regulations applicable to the construction, alteration, repair, removal and
demolition oZ buildings and structures, and the installation and use of
materials and equipment therein, and the location, use occupancy and main-
tenance thereof.
(b) Receive applications and issue permits for the erection, alteration,
removal and demolition of buildings or structures or parts thereof and
shall examine the premises for which such applications have been received
or such permits have been issued for the purpose of insuring compliance
with laws, ordinances and regulations governing building construction.
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(c) Issue all appropriate notices or orders to remove illegal or unsafe
conditions, to require the necessary safeguards during construction and to
insure compliance during the entire course of construction with the re-
quirements of such laws, ordinances or regulations. He shall make all
inspections which are necessary or proper for the carrying out of his
duties, except that he may accept written reports of inspection from
building inspectors or other employees of his office or from generally
recognized and authoritative service and inspection bureaus, provided the
same are certified by a responsible official thereof.
Whenever the same may be necessary or appropriate to assure compliance
with the provisions of applicable laws, ordinances or regulations covering
building construction, the Commissioner of Buildings may require the per-
formance of tests in the field by experienced, professional persons or by
accredited and authoritative testing laboratories or service bureaus or
agencies.
Section 5. Records and Reports
(a) The Commissioner of Buildings shall keep permanent official records
of all transactions and activities conducted by him including all applicrt'
received, permits and certificates issued, fees charged and collected,
inspection reports, and notices and orders issued. AU such records sha'D
be public records open to public inspection during business hours.
(b) The Commissioner of Buildings shall, annually, submit to the Common
Council a written report and summary of all business conducted by his
office, including permits and certificates issued, fees collected, orders
and notices promulgated, inspections and tests made and appeals or litiga-
tion pending.
Section 6. Cooperation of Other Departments
The Commissioner of Buildings may request and shall receive, so far as
necessary in the discharge of his duties, the assistance and cooperation
of the Police, Fire and Health Departments or officers and the City
Attorney's office, and of all other municipal officials exercising any
jurisdiction over the construction, use or occupancy of buildings or the
installation of equipment therein.
Section 7. Application for Building Permit
(a) No person, firm or corporation shall commence the erection, construc-
tion, enlargement, alteration, removal, improvement, demolition, conversion,
or change in the nature of the occupancy of any building or structure, or
cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a separate building
permit from the Commissioner of Buildings for each such building or
structure; except that no building permit shall be required for the per-
�,.,,.,.,,�.,e _f _"A i"ny"r "onai rc which are not structural in nature.
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(b) Application for a building permit shall be made to the Commissioner
of Buildings on forms provided by him and shall contain the following in-
formation:
(1) A description of the land on which the proposed work is to be done;
(2) A statement of the use or occupancy of all parts of the land
and of the building or structure;
(3) The valuation of the proposed work:
(4) The full name and address of the owner and of the applicant, and
the names and addresses of their responsible officers if any of
them are corporations;
(5) A brief description of the nature of the proposed work;
(6) A duplicate set of plans and specifications as set forth in sub-
divisions (c) of this section; and
(7) Such other information as may reasonably be required by the Com-
missioner of Buildings to establish compliance of the proposed work
with requirements of the applicable building laws, ordinances and
reguiations.
Applications shall be made by the owner or lessee, or agent of either, or by
the architect, engineer or builder employed in connection with the proposed work.
!mere such application is made by a person other than the owner, it shall be accom-
-?anied by an affidavit of the owner or applicant that the proposed work is author-
_ ,ed by the owner and that the applicant is authorized to make such application.
(c) Each application for a building permit shall be accompanied by dupli-
cate copies of plans and specifications, including a plot plan, drawn to scale,
showing the location and size of all proposed new construction and all existing
structures on the site, the nature and character of the work to be performed and
the materials to be incorporated, distance from lot lines, the relationship of
structures on adjoining property, widths and grades of adjoining streets, walks
and alleys, and, where required by the Commissioner of Buildings, details of struc-
-,ura1, mechanical and electrical work, including computations, stress diagrams and
-,ther essential tech-al-cal data. plans and specifications shall bear the signature
of the person responsible for the design and drawings. The Commissioner of Build-
ings may in proper cases waive the requirement for filing plans.
(d) Amendments to the application or to the plans and specifications
accompanying the same may be filed at any time prior to the completion of the work,
subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Buildings.
Section 8. Issuance of Building Permit
(a) The Commissioner of Buildings shall ecamine or cause to be examined all
applications for permits and the plans, specifications and documents filed
therewith. He shall approve or disapprove the application within a reason-
able time.
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(b) Upon approval of the application and upon receipt of the legal fees
therefor, he shall issue a building permit to the applicant upon the form
prescribed by him and shall affix his signature or cause his signature to
be affixed thereto.
(c) Upon approval of the application, both sets of plans and specifications
shall be endorsed with word "approved". One set of such approved plans
and specifications shall be retained in the files of the Commissioner of
Buildings and the other set shall be returned to the applicant together
with the building permit and shall be kept at the building site open to
inspection by the Commissioner of Buildings or his authorized representative
at all reasonable times.
(d) If the application together with plans, specif=ications and other docu-
ments filed therewith describe proposed work which does not conform to all
of the requirements of the applicable building regulations, the building
official shall disapprove the same and shall return the plans and specifi-
cations to the applicant. Upon the request of the applicant, the Commis-
sioner of Bu -].dings shall cause such refusal, together with the reasons
therefor, to be transmitted to the applicant in writing.
ection 9. Performance of Work Under Bui.ldinF Permit
(a) A building permit shall be effective to authorize the commencing of
work in accordance with the application, plans and specifications on which
it is based for a period of six months after the date of its issuance.
For good cause, the Commissioner of Buildings may allow a maximum of two
extensions for periods not exceeding three months each.
(b) The issuance of a building permit shall constitute authority to the
applicant to proceed with the work in accordance with the approved plans
and specifications and in accordance with the applicable building laws,
ordinances or regulations. All work shall conform to the approved appli-
cation, plans and specifications.
Section 10. Building Permit Fees
Upon the filing of an application for a building permit, the following fees
stall t-e payable:
Where the Total. Valuation of the Work i.s Fee
Up to $1,000 $ 5.00
For each additional `?1,000 or fraction,
up to and including x,15,000 3.00
For each additional �31 000 or fraction,
up to and including X50,000 2.00
For each additional X1,000 or fraction,
exceeding X50,000 1.00
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In the event that an application for a building permit is not approved,
the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of 501%, of the fee paid, provided no
construction has been commenced. If construction work has been started and the
application is not approved, the fees paid shall not be refunded.
Section 11. Revocation of Building Permit
The Commissioner of Buildings may in the following instances revoke a
building permit theretofore issued and approved:
(a) Tnlhere he finds that there has been any false statement or misrepre-
sentation as to a material fact in the application, plans or specifications on which
the building permit was based;
(b) Where he finds that the building permit was issued in error and
should not have been issued in accordance with the applicable law;
(c) rdhere he finds that the work performed under the permit is not being
;prosecuted in accordance with the provisions of the application, plans or specifi-
cations; or
(d) Where the person to whom a building permit has been issued fails or
- fuses to comply with a stop order issued by the Commissioner of Buildings.
,tion 1.2. Sj on Orders
?,Whenever the Commissioner of Buildings has reasonable grounds to believe
,hat work on any building or structure is being prosecuted in violation of the pro-
visions of the applicable building laws, ordinances or regulations, or not in con-
formity with the provisions of an application, plans, or specifications on the
)asis of which a building permit -,,*as issued, or in an unsafe and dangerous manner,
.ie shall notify the owner of the property, or the owner's agent, or the person per.,
,orming the work, to suspend all Mork, and any such persons shall forthwith stop
-rch work and suspend all building activities until the stop order has been res-
nded� Such order and notice shall be in writing, shall state the conditions under
,:.rich tY.� work may be resumed and may be served upon a person to whom it is directed
either by delivering it personally to him, or by posting the same upon a conspicuous
portion of the building under construction and sending a copy of the same by regis-
tered mail,
Soction 13. Right of Entry
Any official of the office of the Commissioner of Buildings, upon the show-
ing of proper credentials and in the discharge of his duties, may enter upon any
buildings structure or premises at any reasonable hour, and no person shall inter-
fere with or prevent such entry.
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Section 14. Certificate of Occupancy
(a) No building hereafter erected shall be used or occupied in whole or in
part until a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Commissioner of
3uildings.
(b) No building hereafter enlarged, odended or altered, or upon which work
has been performed which required the issuance of a building permit shall continue
to be occupied or used for more than 30 days after the completion of the alteration
or work unless a certificate of occupancy shall have been issued by the Commissioner
of Buildings.
(c) No change shall be made in the use or type of occupancy of an existing
building unless a certificate of occupancy authorizing such change shall have been
issued by the Commissioner of Buildings.
(d) The owner or his agent shall make application for a Certificate of
Occupancy. Accompanying this application and before the issuance of a Certificate
of Occupancy9 there shall be filed with the Commissioner of Buildings an affidavit
Of the registered architect or licensed professional engineer who filed -the original
flans, or of the registered architect or licensed professional engineer who super-
-iced the construction of the work, or of the Superintendent of construction who
upez-vised the work and who, by reason of his experience, is qualified to superin
tend the work for which the Certificate of Occupancy is sought. This affidavit
shall stata that the deponent has examined the approved plans of the structure for
which a Certificate of Occupancy is sought, that the structure has been erected in
accordance with approved plans, and as erected complies with the law governing
building construction except insofar as variations therefrom have been legally
authorized. Such variations shall be specified in -',,-he affidavit.
Section 15. Inspection Prior to Issuance of Certificate
Before issuing a certificate of occupancy, the Commissioner of Buildings
shall eX-mine or cause to be examined all buildings, structures and sites for -rghich
an application has been filed for a building permit to construct., enlarge, alter,
remov . ., demolish, or change the use or occupancy; and he may conduct such inspection',
as he deems appropriate from time to time during and upon completion of the wcrk for•
which a building permit has been issued,
There shall be maintained in the office of the Commissioner of Buildings
a record of all such examinations and inspections together with a record of findir-J
of violations of the law,
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Section 16. Issuance of Certificate of Occunanry
(a) When, after final inspection, it is found that the proposed work has
been completed in accordance with the applicable building laws, ordinances and
regulations; and also in accordance with the application, plans and specifications
filed in connection with the issuance of the 'building permit, the Commissioner of
Buildings shall issue a certificate of occupancy upon the form provided by him.
If it is .found that the proposed work has not been properly completed, the Com-
missioner of Buildings shall refuse to issue a certificate of occupancy and shall
order the work completed in conformity with building permit and in conformity with
the applicable building regulations.
(b) A certificate of occupancy shall be issued, where appropriate, within
30 days after application therefor is made. Failure to act upon such application
t*ithin ?0 days shall constitute approval of such application and the building or
portion thereof may thereafter be occupied as though a certificate of occupancy
had been issued.
(c) The certificate of occupancy shall certify that the work has been com-
rleted, and that the proposed use and occupancy is in conformity with the provisions
the applicable building laws, ordinances and regulationse and shall specify th
,.3e or uses and the extent thereof to trhich the building or structure or its sever- ..
parts may be put
Section 17. TPmnerary Q,, -rti.ficate of Occupancy
Upon request, the Commissioner of Buildings may issue a temporary certifi-
cate of occupancy for a building or structure, or part thereof, before the entire
-vork covered by the building permit shall have been completed provided such portion
or portions as have been completed may be occupied safely without endangering life
o the pudic welfare.
�-ctior 18, Tests
Whenever there are .reasonable grounds to believe that any material, con-
struction, equipment or assembly does not conform with the requirements of the
applicable building laws, ordinances or regulations, the Commissioner of Buildings
may require the same to be subjected to tests in order to furnish proof of such
compliance.
Section 19, Unsafe Buildings
(a) All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe, unsanitary,
or not provided with adequate egress, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are
otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to existing use constitute
a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, delapidation,
obsolescence, or abandonment are, severally, for the purpose of this Section, unsafe
buildings.
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A7.1 such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be illegal and shall be abated by
repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the procedure of this
section.
(b) The Commissioner of Buildings shall examine or cause to be examined
every 1:ailding reported as unsafe or damaged, and shall make a written record of
such examination.
(c) Whenever the Commissioner of Buildings shall find any building, or
structure, or portion thereof to be an unsafe building as defined in this Section,
he shall, in the same manner as provided for the service of stop orders in Section
12 of the Ordinance, give to the owner, agent, or person in control of such build-
ing or structure written notice stating the defects thereof. This notice shall
require the owner within a stated time either to complete specified repairs or
improvements, or to demolish and remove the building or structure, or portion there-
of,
(d) If the Commissioner of Buildings finds that there is actual and :Ln-
mediate danger of failure or collapse so as to endanger life, such notice shall
lso require the building, structure, or port-_on thereof to be vacated forthwith
.nd not reoccupied until t?ze specified repairs and improvements are completed,
:--nspec-1-ed, and approved by the building official,; The Commissioner of Buildings
shall cause to be posted at each entrance to such building a notice: "THIS BUILDINu
TS MISAPE AND ITS USE OP. OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY Tic, COMUIPSIONER OF
3TTILDINGS". Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs are made
or demolition is completed. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corpora..
ticn, or their agents or other servants to remove such notice without written ?Pr.-
mission of the Commissioner of Buildings, or for any person to enter the building
except for the purpose of making the required repairs or of demolishing same
(e) In case the owner, agent, or person in control cannot be found within
the stated time limit, or if such owner, agent, or person in control shall fail.,
neglect , or refuse to comply ?•rith notice to repair, rehabilitate or to demolish
and remove said building, or structure, or portion thereof, the City Attorney or
?:.osecttor shall be advised of all the -facts in the case, and shall institute a:'
appropriate action in the courts to compel compliance.
(f) In cases of emergency, which, in the opinion of the Commissioner of
B,z ldings, ir_volve imminent danger to human life or health, he shall promptly cays,-
such building, structure, or portion thereof to be made safe or removed. For this
purpose he may once enter such structure or land on which it stands, or abutting
land or structure, with such assistance and at such cost as may be necessary. He
may vacate adjacent structures and protect the public by appropriate barricades or
such other means as may be necessary, and for this purpose may close a public or
private way
(g) Costs incurred under paragraphs (0) and (f) of this section shall be
paid out of the municipal treasury on certificate of the Commissioner of Buildings.
Such costs shall be charged to the owner of the premises involved and shall be
collected in the manner provided by law.
Section 20. Penalties for Violation
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to construct
alter, repair, move, remove, demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building
or structure or portion thereof in violation of any provision of this ordinance
or fail in any manner to comply with a notice, directive or order of the Commission-
er of Buildings, or to construct, alter or use and occupy any building or structure
or part thereof in a manner not permitted by an approved building permit or certi-
ficate of occupancy.
(b) Any person who shall fail to comply with a v-ritten order of the Com-
missioner of Buildings within the time fixed for compliance therewith, and any
owner, builder, architect, tenant, contractor, subcontractor, construction superin-
tendent or their agents, or any other person taking part or assisting in the con-
'ruction or use of any building who shall knoTn*ingly violate any of the applicable
rovisions of this Ordinance, or any lawful order, notice, directive, permit or
-:ertificate of the Commissioner of Buildings made thereunder shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or thirty days in jail, or both.
Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
(c) Except as provided otherwise by law, such violation shall not be a
crime and the penalty or punishment imposed therefor shall not be deemed for any
purpose a penal or criminal penalty or punishment, and shall not impose any dis-
ability upon or affect or impair the credibility as a witness, or otherwise, of any
person convicted thereof.
(d} This section shall not apply to violations of the provisions of the
State Building Construction Code punishable under Section 385 of the Executive Law
of the State of New York; nor to violations of the provisions of the Multiple Resi-
dence Law Punishable under Section 304 of the Multiple Residence Law of the State Of
Nle?a York.
Section 21. Abatement of Violation
Appropriate actions and proceedi.nvs may be taken at law or in equity to
prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation or to
prevent illegal acts, conduct or business in or about any premises; and these
remedies shall be in addition to the penalties prescribed in the preceding section.
Additions and Corrections:
Proposed Building Ordinance
Page 1 - Section 4 (b) - Line 3 - Omit "shall"
Page 2 - Section 6 - Line 3 - should read "of the Police and Fire
Departments or officers and the City"
Page 4 - Section 8 (d) - Lines 3 & 4 - "building official" should read
"Commissioner of Buildings"
Page 5 - Line 2 - insert words "over $5.00" after word "paid"
Page 5 - Line 4 - insert words "no part of" before words "the fees paid"
Page 5 - Section 12 - Line 10 - for "may" read"shall"
Page 6 - Section 15 - Lines 3 & 4 - should read "an application for a building
permit has been filed; and he may conduct
such inspections"
Page 8 - Section 19 (f) - Line 4 - insert word "at" before word `once"
Page 9 - Section 20 (b) - Line 8 - word "five" should read "one"
Page 9 - Section 21 - Line 3 - insert after word "illegal" words "occupancy of
a building structure or premises or to prevent
Illegal"
Add:
Section 22. Existing Codes Ordinances and RAgulations
This Ordinance shall supersede any and all conflicting provision of
the City of Ithaca Building Code or Ordinances, but any provision of such
existing Code or Ordinance not in conflict with this Ordinance shall remain
in full force and a ffect,
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August 15, 1956
Alderman Sullivan termed the proposal good legislation for the City and urged its
adoption at this time. He criticizgd any other action at. this time as a delaying
tactic. Alderman Johnson denied that his resolution is �a delaying action. He
stated that the Charter & Ordinance Committee has never had a meeting to approve
the proposal.
Attorney Lee expressed his approval of the law and urged its adoption. He stated
that every Alderman has had a copy of it for at least six weeks.
Regarding the revocation clause he advised that in the event of error it is abso-
lutely necessary that the Building Commissioner have authority to stop the work,
and that his decision may be appealed through proper channels. He termed the fees
provided for the issuance of building permits as nominal and comparable to those
in effect in neighboring communities. He stated that this proposal is not a re-
vision of the building code but is intended to give the Building Commissioner
powers in certain matters pertaining to his office which he does not now have.
After some further discussion between Mr. Lee and Alderman Johnson regarding tech-
nicalities involved, Mayor Ryan called for a roll call vote on the resolution which
resulted as follows:
AYES: 12 - Johnson, Wilkinpon, Stimson, Bradley, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Bly,
Komaromi, Gentle, Visnyei, Horn
NAYS: 2 - Murphy, Sullivan
a Motion Carried.
- .. Alderman Sullivan presented and read a proposed Local
La delegating to the Mayor power to authorize attendance at conventions, confer-
ences and schools as follows:
Section 1. The Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby delegate and
grant to the Mayor of said City the poxor to authorize attendance of all officials,
officers and employees of said cityat official and unofficial conventions and con-
ferences of municipal officers or employees, or any school conducted for the better-
ment of municipal government if believed to be of benefit to the municipality.
Section 2. Where a�THOe�z.vr�to attend a convention, conference or school shall
have been granted by the Mayor, no claim for expenses shall be audited, allowed (u
or paid unless there shall havqq�b�en an appropriation by the Common Council for `
these expenses of travel and�Rere shall be attached thereto a travel order or
similar document signed by the Mayor authorizing the claimant to attend such con-
ference, convention or school.
Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
By Alderman Sullivan: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Local Law as presented be laid on the table and that the Clerk
be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held thereon at the
next regular meeting of the Council. Carried.
APPROPRIgTION - SAFETY ISLAND: Alderman Stimson recommended approval of an approp-
riation of X10800. as requested by the Board of Public Works for installation of a
permanent traffic safety island on West State St. at its intersection with Cliff
and Rector Streets.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHOMAS, the Board of Public Works on July 31,-1956 requested that the Common
Council appropriate the sum of $1,800 for the construction of a permanent traffic
safety island at the intersection of West State, Cliff and Hector Streets, and
WFMAS, the Common Council favors the construction of this permanent safety island
as a permanent capital improvement in the pavement at the said intersection,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve the expenditure of
this sum,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to with-
draw the said sum of $1,800. from Capital Reserve Fund -43, Street Paving, and trans-
fer it to the General Fund, Account #275. Construction & Permanent Improvements,
to finance this project.
AYES: 14
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
AUDIT: Alderman Stimson recommended approval of the payment of $40.00 to the U.S.
Dept. of Commerce, Census Bureau, for information and material urgently needed by
the Planning Board. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
UIHWEAS, the Planning Board is in immediate need of information to be supplied by
the Bureau of the Census, and
?'IMFAS, advance payment for this service is required by the Federal Government,
NOW THERRr"ORF BE' IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve this expenditure
of ' 40.00 at this special meeting. Carried,
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August 15, 1956
RESIGNATION OF AP
ER�4t N SULLIVAN: Mayor Ryan announced with regrets the resigna-
tion of Alderman Willliam�Su1` li" van and offered the following remarks:
"At this time I am very sorry to have to announce the resignation of Mr. William
Sullivan from the Council. Bill is moving to Florida within a few days. He has
only been on the Council for seven months, but in that time he has served not only
his Ward but the City faithfully. As Chairman of the Charter and Ordinance Committ-
ee, he has spent much time at this work and was in the process of getting his Com-
mittee started on the tremendous task of revising the Charter. We are losing not
only a fine citizen but one who was morethan willing to donate his time and services
to the City as an Alderman from the Third Ward. One of his real accomplishments was
his work in drawing up the Television Cable Ordinance which will be a great benefit
to the residents of Ithaca, both financially and otherwise. At this time I would
like to wish you, Bill, and your family the best of everything in your position and
new location.
Alderman Sullivan expressed his regrets in tendering his resignation and in turn
thanked the Mayor, City Attorney, and members of the Charter & Ordinance Committee
as well as all other members of the Council for help and cooperation extended to
him during the time he has served as an Alderman.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Goo. A.4M , an
City Clerk
COVEON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGb
CITY OF ITHACA. N.Y.
Postponed Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. Sept. 12, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Gibson, Connolly, Bly,
Komaromi, Gentle, Visnyei, Horn
Attorney - Lee
Fl.re Comm. Otis and Asst. Fire Chief Weaver
Assessor - Avery
Bldg. Comm. - Lockwood
Director of Planning - Thorne
Chairman of Planning Bd. - Fabbricatore
Chairman of Traffic Advisory Committee - Kilby
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Deputy City Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Clerk - Blean
141-IM: Alderman Stimson called attention to two typographical errors in the
rrtinates of the Specia+ Meeting of the Council of August 15th
Fay Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
'_'RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorised and directed to correct by interlinea-
tion, the typographical errors in the minutes of the Special Meeting of this Common
Council dated August 15, 1956 with regard to the wording of the Local Law concern-
ing attendance at conventions, conferences and schools to read as follows in Sec-
tion 2:
Line 1: "authorized" shall read "authorization"
Line 4: "unless" shall be inserted before the clause beginning "there
shall be attached thereto"
Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WMVED, that the minutes of the regular meeting of this Common Council of August
it 1956 and the corrected minutes of the Special Meeting of August 15, 1956 be
appeoved and the acts recorded therein ratified in all respects at this postponed
regular meeting of this Coon Council.
Unanimously Carried.
FU9LI�C,HERE NG - LOCAL LAW: &Vor ]Ryan opened the public hearing advertised for
this time on a local law concerning the attendance of city officials at conventions,
conferences and schools and which was laid on the table at the special meeting of
August 15th. No one appeared to be heard on this subject, the hearing was closed
and the local law was acted upon as follows:
A LOCAL LAW AMENDING THE CITY CHARTEP. BY ADDING THERETO SECTION 243 TO PROVIDE
FOR TO ATTENDANCE OF CITY OFFICIALS AT CONVENTIONS, CONFERENCES AND SCHOOLS
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Stimson
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, being the Charter of the said City, is hereby
appided by adding thereto a new section to be known as Section 243 to read as
follows:
Section 1. The Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby delegate
an¢ grant to the Mayor of said City the power to authorize the attendance of all
officials, officers and employees of said city at official and unofficial comren-
tions and conferences of municipal officers or employees, or any school conducted
for the betterment of municipal government if believed to be of benefit to the
municipality.
Section 2. Where authorization to attend a convention, conference or
agpool shall have been granted by the Mayor, no claim for expenses shall be audited*
allowed or paid unless there shall have been an appropriation by the Common Council
for these expenses of travel and unless there shall be attached thereto a travel
order or similar document signed by the Mayor authorizing the claimant to attend
such conference, convention or school.
Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
RYES: 12
Kk,fS. 0 Motion Carried.
Approved by me this 12th day of September 1956 and designated Local Law $5-1956
l�
Mayor
`Al
September 12, 1956
T3F IFD U Mayor Ryan announced that it would be in order for the Council
to appoint an Alderman from the Third Ward at this time to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of 41LAAM A. Sullivan, and strongly urged the appointment of
Mrs. Hortense Gibbs, a Democrat, to this office. Aldermen Murphy and Connolly
Weed that the appointee should be a Democrat while Alderman Johnson disagreed.
After some discussion, Alderman Horn suggested that the office remain vacant until
after the November elections at which time the successful a:ndidate be appointed
for the balance of the year.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled
AYSS: 10
NAYS: 2 - Stinson, Murphy Motion Carried.
H-.M--A- ""MS AI'PMI"EE: MOW Ryan announced his appointment of Herbert H.
Williams as a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals to fill the unexpired term of
Alfred 0. Teti, deceased, for the tarsi ending Dec. 31, 1958.
L&M E. aT v alremu.TICK: The Clerk read a letter from Alderman Bly tendering his
resignation as an Alderman from the Fifth Ward, effective Sept. 229 1956, because
he had purchased a home outside the city and is, therefore, no longer elegible to
serve.
$ Ei�ECTRICI FEES: The Clerk read a letter from H.B. Lockwood, Building
Commissioner, recowending the refund of $10.00 to Rothschild Bros. and $10.00 to
John D. Berry. The refunds represent fees paid for examinations for electricians
license and in neither case has the examination barn held.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murpbyy
ROOLM that the recommendation be approved and the refunds authorised.
Carried.
MM. O:GSBFSW : The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Eleanor Olsefski
oriticising action by the Board of Public Works in renewing a lease for city-awned
P"V*rty adjacent to here without advertising for bids thereon.
B Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
R LVED, that the letter be referred to the Board of Public Works for consideration.
Carrie!.
A. ST= Ms The Clerk read a claim submitted
by Merle A. Ellis, a paid
fireman, for the full amount of his regular salary, together with all necessary
medical treatment and hospital care. The claim indicated that Mr. Ellis Was in-
3ured in the performance of his duties while attending a fire at the Inlet Garage
on March 5, 1956. at which time he injured his back and ribs causing the aggravation
of an arthritic condition. Mr. Ellis claimed permanent disability under Section 207-a
of the General Mmicipal haw.
A34erman Murphy read a request from the Fire Commissioners for an appropriation
sufficient to hire a paid fireman to replace Mr. Ellis and bring the oompliment to
full strength.
Mr. Nwrft also read an opinion by the City Attorney advising that the City will be
obligated to continue Mr. 811131. pay until such time as his retirement shall be•
cape obligatory.
The matter was referred to the Fire Relations and Finance Committees for study.
STATME a POLSCT 12 s=e=,. The Clerk read a letter from James V. BVauaos
on behalf of residents of the Spencer Road Water District requesting an official
PxWession of the policy of the City of Ithaca with respect to annexation and the
--ergs and conditions wrier which annexation would be considered.
An #recamsendation of Alderman Johnson, the Mayor referred the request to his special
oeerittee on annexation of this area for study and report.
i$AX= OF UM Rte. : The Clerk reported that the Bd. of Public Works had
requested the transfer of $13,790.00 from Capital Reserve Fund '45, Pub. Wks. Equip*
Beat to purchase trucks.
BY Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee.
Carried.
A'MZTTONAL APPRO TA ONE NMI= 2A=: The Clerk reported that the Bd. of
Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $8,427.55 to cover the
cost of the windstorm damage of July 1st.
BY Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the am of $8,427.55 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contin-
gent Fwd to Current Appropriations, budget item =x230 - Park Department, to cover
the cost of the windstorm of July 1, 1956.
A2ES s 11
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONE CHANGE
300 Block - North Aurora St,
August 22, 1956 4:00 P.m.
PRESENT:
K.C. Johnson, Temp. Ch'n. Charter & Ord. Com. Dr. S. Wallace
C. Stimson, Alderman Mr. & Mrs. H.M. Riggs
J. Murphy, Alderman Mayor, Ryan
R. Wilkinson, Alderman Assessor, X.C. Avery
D.B. Lee, City Attny. Supervisor, D. Flynn
John Reps, Ch'n. Planning Bd. Mrs. Marian Stevenson
Mrs. A. Osborn, Planning Bd. Mrs. Fred White
Manley Thaler, Petitioners Attny. Robert Sweet
Trevor Teele Harry Hamilton, Attny
H. Sinsabaug'n, Dep. City Clerk
Alderman Johnson, Temp. Chairman of the Charter & Ordinance Comm. of the Common Council
opened the public hearing by reading the request of Thaler & Thaler, petitioners asking
that the Common Council amend the zoning map of the City of Ithaca to change the property
at 310 N. Aurora St. from "A" Residential to a Business District. He also read the opinion
of the Planning Board, that the petitioners request be denied. At this time Alderman John-
son asked if anyone present would like to be heard.
Harry Hamilton. Attny. , representing the Unitarian Church, .said that the Church had no
particular objection to the erection of an office building at 310 N. Aurora St. , but
that it would possibly open this area to other businesses which would be not to their
liking, such as gas stations.
Robert Sweet, representing the First Methodist Church concurred with Mr. Hailton. He
stated that the First Methodist Church would have the same objection to any undesirable
businesses locating in this area.
Mrs. Marian Stevenson, proprietor of the two houses, known as the Snyder Tourist Homes,
adjoining; the property at 310 N. Aurora St. , stated that she felt the erection of an
office building at this location would increase the value of her property and. favored the
change.
Dr. S. Wallace noted that his home and office are located at 317 N. Aurora St. and voiced
his objection to a spot zone chance giving; special privileges to the owners of the premises
within a residentially zoned area.
Trevor Teele, owner of the property located at 306 N. Aurora St. , objected to the zoning
change stating that the 300 block of N. Aurora. St. is now a very nice block and he would
like to see it remain that way. He felt that his own property would depreciate in value
with the erection of an office building next to his property. He urged that the block be
left as is. He also stated that such a buildi_r.g; would keep out air and light.
Mrs. dsL Osborn, a. member of the Planning Board reviewed the opinion of the Planning
Poar, and voiced her belief th2t spot zoning was :i.ncr-nsistent with good planning.
Supervisor Flynn noted that since he had disposed of his property at 115 N. Tioga. St. ,
to a business firm, that it caused it to be very quiet at night as the building; would not
be occiipied evenings.
Manley"Thaler. A.ttnv. , petitioner for the erection of an office building at 310 N. Aurora St.
and for the request to change the zoning to make this permissable, stated that he had no
objection to the Common Council placing restrictions as to use of the proposed building
and expressed his view that the proposed building would not in any way be objectionable
to residents in that area. He further noted that the proposed building, would have to
conform to zoning regulations as to location and sufficient parking space.
H.M. Ries, a resident of that area asked if restrictions limiting the property to use of
the premises to office or professional office could be made and if such lim .tations zrould be
binding on the owners of the premises and future owners.
With no one further wishing to be hearri, Temp. Chairman_ Johnson announced that the hearing
was closed.
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Sept. 12, 1956
TRANSFER OF CAPITAL RESERVES: _ The Clerk reported that the Board' of Public Works
had requested the transfer of the sum of $7,200. from Capital Reserve Fund A3.
Street Paving, ,to pay for the cost of graveltasing Brindley Street. Woodcrest Ave. ,
and Woodcrest Terrace,
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WEREAS, there has heretofore been set tp pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law, a capital reserve fund for street paving, designated as Capital Re-
serve Fund A3, and
'�WREAS, the Board of Public Works Has requested that an appropriation of $7,200.
be made for gravel basing Brindley Street, Woodcrest Avenue and Woodcrest Terrace,
specific items of capital improvements which may be financed from said reserve fund.
MW THEREYOPE BE ITIESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $7,200. from Capital
Reserve Fund ;;43 for the purposes above-mentioned be and hereby is authorized, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and direc-
ted to withdraw the sum of $70200. from said Capital Reserve Fund and transfer it
to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 11
NATS: 0 Carried and Approved.
Building Commissioner Lockwood entered at this point in the proceedings.
ADDITIONAL APPROPR Tffj E V�A7 : The Clerk reported that the Board of
Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $16,723. for the removal
of fifty trees and fifty tree stumps by contract. Based on the belief that all of
this appropriation will not be necessary this year'Alderman Stimson moved and it
wa0 sconded by Alderman Murphy that the request be referred to the Finance Committee.
Alderman Wilkinson urged action on the request at this time in order that the mark
may be started immediately. Mayor Ryan concurred with Mr. Wilkinson.
A3 arman Johnson recommended a partial appropriation at this time and by mutual
consent the original motion was withdrawn.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RIWOLVED, that the sum of $8,500. be and the same hereby is appropriated from the
Contingent Fund to Current Appropriation, budget item X230 - Park Department, for
the removal of trees and/or tree stumps by contract.
AYES: 11
NAIS: 0 Carried and Approved.
REGIONAL PLANNIM C_?4ANIZATION: Copies of a report of the Executive Committee of
the City Planning Board on proposed regional planning were distributed to members
of the Council and the Clerk reported that it had been approved by the Planning
Board with a request for Council endorsement.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED. that the report be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
��A 3TF�RAILt�IY DEAD: Attorney Lee reported receipt of a deed from Ithaca
Street Railway to the right-of-way for the old street car tracks extending across
Fall Creek to the north and expressed his appreciation of the cooperation shown
in this matter by the Railway Company. 'F, T _1
ZONE 9 M M_ = N. AURORA STREET: Alderman Johnson reviewed the petition on file
for *&kinj an amendment to the Zoning Map from an "A" Residential to a BusineW
Tistrict in the 300 block of N. Aurora St. affecting 310 N. Aurora St. He then
29viewed a public hearing held thereon by the Charter & Ordinance Committee on
august 22nd. and- read letters of protest regarding spot zoning in this area from
Dr. C. Stewart Wallace. 317 N. Aurora St.; R.M. Riggs, 309 N. Aurora St.; and
Trevor Teals, 306 N. Aurora St.
He reported that the Charter & Ordinance Committee recommends that the petition in
it's present form be denied and the Planning Board be requested to make a study of
the feasibility of rezoning the entire 300 block of this street.
Alderman Connolly recommended permitting the change affecting 310 N. Aurora St. at
this time pending a study of the entire block.
BY Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderm&,, 'Stim'son
MGM, that the petition be denied as recommended and that the feasibility of
reapning the entire 300 block of N. Aurora St. be referred to the Planning Board
for study and report thereon.
AYE$: 10
NAYS: 1 - Connolly Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson; seconded by 47�?erman P•ur^ry
Yr,SC11117), that the bills approve(? and au^ tPd by the 'ir--rnp Con i1tpe ^rr hereby
for r,,.,- n . Carried.
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Sept. 12, 1956
GI,S,OLINE S,AXIONS: Alderman Connolly presented and briefly reviewed a rough draft
of a proposed ordinance suggested to control the number of gasoline stations and
their location. He reported that it had appeared in a recent issue of a gas re-
tailers' national trade magazine and suggested that it might be of value to the
Charter & Ordinance Committee in its study of this problem.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that this material be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for
its study in connection with this problem.
Carried.
ARAM NED GAS STATION: Alderman Gibson called attention to an abandoned gasoline
station located at the corner of N. Aurora and E. Lincoln Sts., a 'B" Residence
District, and suggested that it can revert back to a better zone if no longer used
as a gas station. He recommended that its recent and current uses be investigated
by the City Attorney for any infraction of zoning regulations.
Alderman Connolly agreed that the situation is an unsightly one at present and en-
dorsed the recommendation. Mayor Ryan referredihe matter to the City Attorney
with instruction to investigate the conditions.
Z' E: Commenting on the serious fire which occurred recently in the 200 block of
E. State St. , Comm. Murphy commended officials and employees of the Fire Depart-
ment including paid and volunteer firemen for the speedy manner in which the fire
was brought under control.
IGHT PARXIM: Alderman Connolly reviewed a public hearing held by the Traffic
Advisory Committee at its Special meeting held Sept. 6th regarding the discontinuance
of overnight parking 'on the city streets and that as a result had recommended to the
Common Council the continuance of the present program of all night parking on the
streets until a further study of alternatives can be made.
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the action of the Traffic Advisory Committee in this matter be
approved; and that the Planning Board be requested to tudy the problem of over-
night parking report thereon. Carried... �t,�-4< 4
TRUCK ROUTES: In view of recent news items regarding the improvement of Camilius
Hill, Alderman Connolly deplored lack of action by N.Y.S. Dept. of Public Works
in doing something about hill routes in Ithaca, particularly South Aurora Street.
He recommended that a formal protest be lodged with our representatives in Albany,
the State Dept. of Public ?forks and the Governor over the lack of such action. It
was moved by Alderman Connolly and seconded by Alderman Gibson that the Mayor be
directed to make such a formal protest. Mayor Ryan read a letter from Mr. Johnson,
N.Y.S. Supt. of Public Works, in which Mr. Johnson pointed out that the relocation
of routes 13 and 96B as they affect Ithaca is a give and take proposition which the
City of Ithaca, Tompkins County and the surrounding Towns, as well as N.Y.S. Dept.
of Public Works will have to work out together. Mr. Johnson also related that he
had recently discussed this problem with a member of Ithaca's Planning Board and
assured him at that time that he would be pleased to discuss this at a joint meet-
V. frith local officials.
In view of this letter the motion was withdrawn. Alderman Wilkinson pointed out
that the relocation of these routes was part of the State's 1949 arterial plan and
suggested that the Board of Public Works request its priority as the next phase of
the arterial plan after completion of the Tuning Fork and that in the meantime
nutual satisfactory routes be agreed upon with County and other officials involved.
Kra. Fabbricatore reported that the Planning Board staff is engaged in a study of
route relocations and it is expected a report thereon trill be ready for its October
meeting. Action was withheld pending further developments.
YOU'YOUZU AC DES: Alderman Gibson reported on the successful completion of the
1936 music cam and Kiwanis baseball programs, that small fry football is being
organized and that next month it is expected the Children's Matinee Series for the
coming season will be arranged. He reported a bad season at the beach program at
Stewart Park, due to weather conditions, with only about one-half of the expected
attendance recorded.
MAYORS' CONFERMCE: Alderman Stimson reported on his attendance at the Mayors'
Conference held in New York on Sept. 3-5 and reviewed talks given on municipal
tort liability, integration of Social Security with retirement plans and group
insurance programs.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. 42-111
Goo. A. lean
City Clerk
Common Council Proceedings
Audit Sheet
September 12, 1956
Clinton R. Stimson 82.17
Norton Printing Co. 6.50
Ithaca Journal 87.10
John F. Ryan 71.46
New York Telephone Co. 69.78
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 69.77
Burroughs Corp 6.8o
Ithaca Printing Service 28.90
D. Boardman Lee 56.10
D. Boardman Lee 100.00
Edward W. King 45.00
City Chamberlain 10.49
H. James Howe 24.00
Allan L Chase 28.45
H. C. Thorne 22.04
Cornell Campus Store, Inc. 10.'30
Driscoll Bros & Co. 370
Mack' s Photo Copies 3.84
Western Union Telegraph Co.
E. Thorsland, M.. D. 32.40
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 82.50
Geo F. Brampton, M. D. 32.00
New York State Conference of Mayors 4 0.00
The Chase Manhattan Bank 6.88
8. 0
Thomas M. Underhill
Lillian M K eown 43.330
2.06
City Chamberlain
46.00
E. E. Harris
212.00
Hugh Samuel MacNeil
City Chamberlain 4.77
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Judson W. Hill
Fahey Pharmacy 255..99 99
Ithaca Printing Service 6.�a 0
Jim' s Fix-It Shop 112.80
Champion Knitwear Co, Inc. 168.00
Charles F. Locke 7,84
Hickey' s Music Store 13.70
Henry R Head 80.00
Patricia. Ciaschi 80.00
Philip Scalise 100.00
Joseph Rannon 120.00
Anthony B arraco 100.00
Marianne Hales 90.00
John Graves 80.00
Clayton Weber 100.00
Vito E. Mason 100.00
Frank Battisti 140.00
Herbert Broadiaell 6 .00
Lewis J Adesso 2 .00
Philip Scalise 40.00
David Mason 90.00
Sandra Pugsley 120.00
Marilyn Broad 170.00
Joseph Moresco 150-00
Chester Przylucki 48.00
Ralph Wetzel 15000
Richard Carmean
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CORN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p0m• Oct. 3, 1956
FRtSENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Yprphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Komaromi,
Visrysi. Morn
Attorney - Lee
Chief of Police - Simmers
Bldg. Commissioner - Lockwood
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
WIMTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
CORN'LL U „3SITY,,�A_p'�'IC E-Ma �•, ULATT.Wig: The Clerk reported that he had
.mss—�—+
received for filing, pursuant to Section 5708 of the Sducation Law, a newly revised
edition of the Rules & Regulations for the control of Vehicular Traffic and Parking
on the Campus as promulgated by Cornell University to become effective Sept. 10,
1956. (For filing see F.". . ,,%98?)
k= CREASE: Mr. Donald J. O'Conner, business representative for the International
Association of Machinistq stated that he had prevented to the Council and Board of
r " Public Works a request for a general across-the-board increase for all elassifica-
�` tions of employees of the Department of Public Works and improved fringe benefits.
He urged the Council to give his request serious consideration.
SAM TAX: Mr. O'Connor expressed strong opposition to the proposed sales tax being
considered for Tompkins County by the board of Supervisors and urged the Council to
take cognizance of the bad effect which he predicted it would have on the citizens
of Ithaca and to advise the Supervisors that the Council opposes its adoption.
CAPITAL RESERVE ]MAN=: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
approved the purchase of two new cinder spreaders" requested the Council to author-
ize: the transfer of $2,995. from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment,
to pay for this equipment.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEREAS. there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, designated as
Capital Reserve Fund 45, and
'AW,,EAS, the Board of Public Works, on Sept. 12, 1956.requested that an appropria-
tion of $2,995. be made from said reserve fund for the purchase oflwo new cinder
spreaders, specific items of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THCREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $2,995. from Capital
Reserve Fund --15 for the purchase of the above-mentioned equipment be and hereby is
authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer
the sum of $2,995. from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended
only for the purpose herein set forth.
AIRS: 10
NAYS-. 0 Carried and approved.
SALE OF PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended
that a parcel of city-awned land comprising about 1.9 acres. located on West Clinton
St. between Cherry Street extension and the Inlet Creek, tftch is no longer needed
for public purposes, be offered for sale at public auction as required by law. He
fparther ,reported that the Board had caused an appraisal of this property to be made
and that it had been appraised at $500.
.By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
bWSREAS, a city-owned parcel of property located on West Clinton Street between
Cherry Street extension and the Inlet Creek is no longer needed for public purposes, ar
.EAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended that said property be sold at public
auction,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at public
auction under the direction of the City Clerk:
ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate on Block 23, as shown on Map 17 of the
City Assessment maps, and being a part of Lot -�5 thereon, more particularly bounded
as follows: On the East by a line two feet westerly from and parallel to the west
line of Cherry Street; on the south by the south line of Lot '-5; on the west by the
east bank of Cayuga Inlet; and on the rorth by a line running parallel to the south
line of said lot ;95 and 200 feet northerly therefrom, measured at right angles to
the south line of said Lot A5..
Oct. 3 , 1956
77-_A OF SALE:
Succeseftl bidder will be reoired to pay at least lQ o of his vial at the timo
of the sale, the balance, in addition to the coat of advertisin this sale, to be
paid upon delivery of a QUIT CLAIM deed. No bid for less than .1500. will be accepted.
The right to .roJect arry and/or all bids is reserved.
AND BE IT.FUR.THER RESOLVED that the City Cjwk be and hereby to authorized and dir-
ected to advertise and sell said property at pwbl.ie aeotion La the msnner proscribed
by law, and he hereby is directed to refuse mW bide for a am Jess than $500., the
appraised value thereof, plus advertising costs, and be is dirsoted to include such
limitation in the advertisement for sale, *rA
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 suc-
cessful bidder.
Unanimously Carried and Approved.
LOCAL LAW - SQ= 3X _ y The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
recommended that the Council enact a Local Law to supersede Section 25 of the General
City Law which in the case of urgency or necessity will permit the Council and/or
Board to give a salary increase to employees, paid on an annual basis, during the
year,
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that this recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee for study
and report. Carried.
ZZF.S' 9E EMaCE M =CE: Chief of Police Simmers thanked members of the Common
Council for granting him permission to attend the 63rd annual conference of the
International Association of Chiefs of Police held in Chicago, 111. on Sept. 9-13.
He reviewed talks and lectures gives, and expressed the feeling that itwas a worth-
while conference.
Building Commissioner Lockwood entered at this point in the proceedings.
BUILDING COA=I ' !§„SPORT: Bldg. Comm. Lockwood estimated the current building
program in Ithaca at 17,000,000. and reported progress in the efforts being made to
keep abreast of all inspection necessitated. He termed the cooperation being re-
ceived by contractors and others involved as good. He thanked Alderman Johnson,
Chairman of the Charter & Ordinance Committee, for his help and cooperation in re-
viewing the section of the present Building Code as it relates to electricians. He
stated that several meetings-bad been held with electricians and contractors and
said that he was very encouraged at the progress being made as a result of' these
meetings. Alderman Johnson reported progress in the Charter & Ordinance Committee's
study of a revision of the Building- Code.
CHAR.TEFt REVISION: Alderman Johnson reported progress also on the Committee's study
of Charter revision. Re stated that the Committee expects to have some recommenda-
tions to make in this matter at a future date for presentation to the Council at a
special meeting.
CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee re-
commends approval of the request of the Bd. of Public Works for the transfer of
$13.790.00 from Capital Reserve Fund :"5 for the purchase of trucks.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
I,NEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, designated as
Capital Reserve Fund "-5, and
14HERSAS, the Board of Public Works, or, August 8, 1956, requested that an appropria-
tion of $13,7'90.00 be made from said reserve fund for the purchase of trucks, specific
items of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFOHF BE IT arsoLVFD, that the expenditure of the sum of k139?90.00 from
Capital Reserve Fund ; 5 for the purchase of the above-mentioned equipment be and
hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
transfer the sum of $13,790.00 from Capital Reserve Fund A5 to the General Fund to
be expended only for the purpose herein: set forth.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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Oct. 3, 1956
REGIO;uAL PIAQIiQ: Alderman Murphy read a letter from Frederick G. Marcham, ,
Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights, advising that the Village has expressed
its willingness to participate in the proposed Regional Planning Board and voted
to contribute $1,000. for one year to the project if and when a Regional Planning
Board is set up. He then called attention to a report of the Executive Committee
of the Planning Board which was distributed to members of the Council at the last
regular meeting and which asked for Council endorsement in principle of the plan.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
MOREAS, the Village of Cayuga Heights has approved the formation of a regional
planning organization, and
?MREAS. the Town of Ithaca will determine its action soon, 'r
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council approve in principle the
recommendation of the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca for a regional planning
organization, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Planning Board shall continue its study and
file its definitive report with this Common Council.
Unanimously carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved
: j and ordered paid. Carried.
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LOCAL LAW - ATT3NDANCE Al COK_M4TIOir`S: Alderman Stimson reported that a Local Law
r j �5-1956 which was enacted at the Sept. 12th meeting of the Council had been returned
by the A.Y.S. Dept. of Audit & Control for renumbering of sections for clarification
purposes. He stated that there is no change in the wording of the Local Law itself
and he recommended its enactment in the manner =suggested by the Dept. of Audit &
Control. Alderman Johnson expressed the opinion that since there is no change in
the wording thereof it can be enacted in proper form at this time without the neces-
sity of holding another public hearing thereon.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
BE IT ENACTED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows:
Sect on 1. Chapter 503 of the Laws of 1908, being the Charter of said City, is
hereby amended by adding thereto a new sectior to be known as Section 243 to read
as follows:
Section 243. 1. The Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby
delegate and grant to the Mayor of said City the power
to authorize the attendance of all officials, officers
and employees of said City at official and unofficial
conventions and conferences of municipal officers or
employees, or any school conducted for the betterment
of municipal government if believed to be of benefit to
the municipality.
2. 14here authorization to attend a convention, conference,
or school shall have been granted by the Mayor, no
claim for expenses shall be audited, allowed or paid
unless there shall have been an appropriation by the
Common Council for these expenses of travel and unless
there shall be attached thereto a travel order or
similar document signed by the Mayor authorizing the
claimant to attend such conference, convention or
school.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
AO P,p MG: Alderman Connolly reported that, pending completion of the Tuning Fork,
the Traffic Advisory Committee had requested the Council to approve extending the
90-day trial period of no parking at all times for an additional ninety days on
the following streets:
NO MUEG AT ANA TIME:
Prospect St. - Hudson St. to Aurora St. , forth Side
S. Aurora St. - Prospect to Pleasant St., West Side.
Ferris P1. - State St. to Columbia St. Bridge, west side
State St. -quarry.y St. to Stewart Ave. , north side
Columbia St. - Hudson St. to Aurora St. , north side
Hudson St. , - Prospect to Columbia St. , west side
Hudson St. - Columbia St. to D.L. & W. RR, east side
Hudson St. - D.L. & W. RR to city line, west side
3y Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Johnson
MOVED, that no parking at all times on certain streets be extended for an addit-
ional ninety-day trial period as it applies to the streets hereinabove listed.
Under discussion Alderman Komaromi expressed the hope that this no parking restriction
on some streets be studied by the Traffic Committee after completion of the Tuning
Fork for possible continuatior. on a permanent basis because of the narrow winding
nature of the streets. Motion Carried.
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Oct- 3 , 1956
AkWJX_ATIOg PLa .- SMCER ROAD-SV;JER DZ,=1CJ AREA: Alderman Stimson reported that
the special commnittee on annexation of the Spencer Road Sewer District together
with a committee repBesenting area residents had, after several meetings, reached
a basis of understanding and prepared a proposed plan to bring about such annexa-
tior:. He stated the Committee feels the plan is favorable to both the City and the
District. He noted that all members of the Board of Public Works and the Council
have recently received a copy of the plan and that it nmi rests with City and ToGm
officials to decide on an official policy concerning such annexation. He recommen- poll
ded that the specialeamnittee appointed by the Mayor to study this matter be dis-
charged.
By A.1derman Stimson_: seconded by Alderman Johnson
WHEREAS, the City Committee had an exploratory f anction to perform and has com-
pleted this charge, and
WHIWAS, this Common Council needs to indicate its policy on annexation and needs
to be informed through its own committees,
NOW THEPXF0RE BE IT RESOLVM, that the Mayor discharge the present City Committee
on annexation of the Spencer Road Area, and
BE IT FURTEEr ItESOLVED, that the tentative plan on annexation be referred to the
joint committees of Finance, Charter & Ordinance, and Board of Public forks Pela-
tions, with a chairman to be designated by the Mayor, and
BF, TT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this joint committee report to this Common Council not
later than its next regular meeting. Carried.
SALES -TAX: fiidermxan mfSlkinson commended the freshman members of the Ed. of Super-
visors for their enthusiasm shown concerning the adoption of a County sales Aix
but criticized them for not affording members of the Council an opportunity/the
right to be considered in this drastic change of fiscal policy which will affect all
residents of the City of Ithaca. He suggested that the Finance Ccinmgittee and County
Relations Committee be authorized to study this matter and "ake arrangements for
meeting on this subject with the Supervisors.
Alderman Johnson m9de a motion which was seconded by Alderman Porter that the Finance
and County Relations Committees be authorized to proceed in accordance 14th Alder-
man 1-11kinson's suggestion. After some further discussion, the motions'sas with-
drawn in favour of the following:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
R'F3OLV M. . that the Mayor appoint a joint committee of the County Relations and
Finance Coraiittees, with a chairman to be designated by the 14yor, to meet with
the Sales Tax Committee of the Board of Supervisors to study the question of a
county sales tax.
Carried.
On motion the ineetingvmA adjourned.
Goo. A. Blean
City Cleric
SUGGESTED PLAN
ANNEXATION SPENCER RD, AFF,A
Sept. 28, 19.56
The Spencer Road area would proceed to construct the sewerage
system and connection to the Wood St. pumping station, pending vote on
annexation. This can be financed under a 25-year bond issue. The indi-
vidual owners would pay for the service connection to the properties.
At the next session of the State Legislature, legislation should
be passed permitting the residents of the area to vote on annexation.
The Town Board and the Common Council of the City should approve the
annexation prior to the bond issue and before legislative action in Albany.
A. uTtFAVORABLE VOTE ON AI`EM—ATION
The Spencer Rd. area would continue as a part of the Town of
Ithaca.
1, Payments on the Pond _''slue would be made by the district,
and a�xditi.onal T—onds would be sold for the Sewage Treat-
ment Plant.
2, No additional c _iy services would be provided,
3, The premium rato for water would be continued.
,► 4, The cost of connection to the Wood St. pumping station
would be borne by the Spencer Rd. District.
5• It is 11-Sti ftlzr 17-1r PY.t^rr� t,}l�h' c,�..r�^P n�^Sri .^.G t,r rte' rY, r -tn_11]. ) h,
B FAVORAME VO'L'E ON ANNEXATION tiru-d jr t 17e P7,Tent oP ar i, l-Prv,,rp.�- vote o-,
ti or.
1^ The City would take over the obligations of the Bond Issue.
2. All City services would be extended to the Spencer Rd. Dist.
on the same basis as presently in the City. Included are
Fire and Police protection, street lights, garbage collection,
street maintenance, snow and ice control, youth bureau activities,
etc.
3. Provision for zoning will be made as desired by residents of
the district and can be made a matter of record in the enabling act.
4. The City General Fund will pay $11,000 annually to the ?dater &
Sewer Division toward payments on the Bond Issue. A reduction in
the present Water Div. Contribution will accomplish this purpose.
5. The Spencer Rd. Dist. will continue to pay the outside rates for
water and sewer service.
6. Users of the new sewer in the district must use city water, if
available.
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SPENCER RD. ANNEXATION
Sept. 28, 1956
A. Income to the City General Fund
Tax on $2,5003000 Assid, Val. C $9.00 $22s500
Per Capita Tax 300 x 6.75 2,025
rlortgage Tax 500
$25.025
B. Crest of City Services :anon Annexation
Fi^e and Police 5.250
Ga_1bage Collection 1.250
Street Lights 2:350
St:-eet !?---Int. etc. 5,o0C
Loss of Faire Con tract 520
$14,370
Net Income $10,665
C. Cost to Water Department
Bond Issue (25 yrs. C 2w; $10.000
Interest 5,000
Lois Hydrant Rental 600
$15,600 $15,600
D. Increase Revenue Water Department
From General Fund 10,665
Additional Sewer Rental 1,000
Outside Rate Water 1,500
Estimated additional revenue from sale
of water & sewage services 2,500
Total Additional Income $15,•66r,
CORM CC?NCI FROCUDINGS
AUDTT SPE77
October 1 , I?V(,
Fir7er Lphes Assoc. VISO
T.Y.Tolephone Co. 75-91
City Chv7berialn 20.67
n .Y.S. Flea. & Gas Corp. 7.7
D. Roprdmpn Lop 100.00
Charles BeniQ 17-17
F.C. Thorne ?W45
`�. G. 1".ill—ts Son- Paper Co. MR
Ypckls Photo copies 24.52
Tompkins Co. Yworial KospfUl. 10.0-
' I.J. Done, Y.D. 18.00.
C.L. Srrinkle, Yd. 4.00
Ypry T. Drrline 5n.rr)
VV Simmers 211 ?4
T,G, Miller,s So.-, I n.1-:`
r,Y, Tel-phone Co. 94.0
W.2. Hp-vev S7nrtin-w cools 11n,41
Tinyp Auto Parts OR
Dorah"eMpUpr7on, Trc. 6,77
Andy 10.70
W-Tie Dry Clearing
Eirrd.ra 'H,-.rlP,-T)pvTj7,nr. 9!,Ies 2h a�C
SIPTIvor ViFt. Corp.
Kline's %prman.-
j,)rr-,*1e,s,nn_cK!n-e,- Co. 1.
Sncory Y007 Oil Co. Q7 76,
Coll MEe Sr-1, I;.n.t)
Farrell's Diner
"As A Ins Direr
0�vqmpll.;I�
John Y, 5111i7ar, 64.ro
William Simmers I82.11
Sheriff Fns-and A. Harvwy
Preni 51 on Tvn7 A Grr Co.
T.Y.S. Elea. A Gas 1.80
Thomas Y. Underhill 1.99
Doi! Parking Meter Co. q6n�
Frar6t Augomptic Qnhipr Co. 8.66
Tthacp Delivery , %41
Chairman, 7,Tnrkmer's Compensation 49.57
MtY Chwherinin 6.37
Avlor D. Lewis 144.00
Franklin R. Reach ?2.00
W,Y. Tplerbonp Co. 9.56
The Ithaca Journal. 4,95,
Iris Mabwr 40n.no
Nina Gordari 700-00
T.G. XiVerls Sons Parer Co. WO
Vonyattals Offireivrip. Co. ?.50
Tinga Avto Party .7-3
Ithaca Srnrtirg Goods 47.39
Fe-rb 67-50
Fred Abraham 65.o0
Pichord F7174t, v.no
Wilrox Press Inc. 22.02
Ttipce Sro •ting Unods 5P.60
Edvord I. Pierce no.op
Norton Prirting Co. 9.50
jr0son Fill 26.88
Approved by Finance Committee
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COMON COW"CIL PROI*tDIIyGS .
CITY OF ITHACA, L4.Y.
Special Meetin=g 7:30 P-m- Oct. 23, 1956
PRESEi4T:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Siimson, Bradley, Gibson, Connolly,
Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle
Commissioner of Public Works &, Saperstore
Attorney - Lee
Assessor - Avery
Building Commissioner - Lockwood
City Judge - Casey
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh _.
GASOLINE FILLI'+G ST ATIO" _ SEtZCP. & G&iEVA STREETS: Mayor Ryan announced_that this
special meeting had beer called to take such action as may be deemed proper con-
cerring the construction and operation of a proposed gasoline filling station on
property owned by Mr. VanLent at the northwest corner of W. Seneca and N. Geneva
Streets, and concerning the future use of other properties at similar locations.
Mayor Ryan expressed his feeling that the Building Commissioner was justified in
`"- issuing the building permit to Tidewater Oil Co. for a gas station at this location,
since there was nothing cortained in the present zoning ordinance to prevent it. He
stated that he felt that Monsignor Byrne is right it his desire to see that gas
stations are not built near Churches. He noted that the present zoning ordinance
which became effective on August 1, 1950, ro longer contains a clause requiring
that no gasoline station shall have entrance closer than 200 feet from churches
and other public buildings and said he did rot think it was fair to blame Mr.
Lockwood or the present administration for this..
"If the City is to have litigation brought against it for trying to stop the Tide-
water Oil Co. from building, ther I would say, and I think Msgr. Byrne would agree
with me," continued the Mayor, "that we should not stop these people, but get busy
here tonight and change the law back to the way it used to be to stop anymore
stations from being built near Churches."
The Mayor then asked the Clerk to read a statement from Mr. Henry C. Thorne, who
was unable to be present at this time; regarding the ordinance in effect prior to
1950 including the requirement tha�; gasoline filling station be located closer
than 200 feet from a church, -Fco? c tided his statement by stating that, in his
opinion, the location of a gasoline filling station should be as much a matter for
good taste and public relat ions on the part of the Oil Company, as a matter for
public regulation.
The Mayor then advised that Mr. VanLent was unable to be present at this time, and
asked the Clerk to read a letter from Mr. VanLent, in which he, NT. VanLent, con-
cluded that if the City has any acceptable alternative he would be glad to consider
it.
Mr. Harold E. Simpson, attorney for Tidewater Oil Co. , reviewed in chronological
.order the events leading up to the present situatio". He explained that all reees-
sary permits including a permit to, raze the old building, ra to erect the pro-
posed filling station and ore to make necessary curb cuts for entrance and egress
had been secured in the regular manner. He reported that a ccr_tract had been
awarded to Mikula Construction Company of Binghamton for the construction of the
station and that Tidewater Oil Co. had signed a valid lease committing it to pay
rent to the present orrer, Yr, VanLent, for fifteen years. He stated that the
first notice of any opposition was received by officials of TideT-raiser Co. or Oct.
16th in the form of an irquiry from Ithaca Journal, later a letter was received _
from the City Clerk explaining the opposition registered by the Board of Public
Works or Oct. 10, 1956, and also a letter dated Oct. 13th, registerirg opposition
from Monsignor Byrne. He said that_Tidewater Oil Co. wants the good will of
Ithacans and has acted in good faith in all its negotiations to date. He urged
that the Council not take any action or enact any retroactive legislation which
will involve itself or residents of the city in litigation.
hr. John C. Burns, speaking as an individual, expressed his sympathy for the Tide-
water Co. and its position in this matter and stated that he felt the fault was
with the owners of the property. He reviewed in detail a proposed use of the pro-
perty in question which he was trying to negotiate before its sale to Mr. '"anLent,
which would have preserved the old building. He stated that he believed the
property was evertually sold to Mr. VanLent on the belief that the house T-rould be
kept =as it was.
Oct. 23, 1956
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City Judge Casey, speaking also as ar individual, sympathized with Tidewater Co.
and their part in this matter, and expressed his belief that there was a lack of
good faith shown on the part of Mr. Varlent since he purchased the property. He
went on record as being thoroughly and _bitterly opposed to the erection of a gas
station at this site and to the history of the traneactiors in the deal.
Comm. of Public Works Saperstore presented and read a prepared statement or this
subject in which he expressed his opinion that the building permit was issued
illegally to Tidewater Oil Company. He based his opinion on the wording of
Section 2, Article VII of the Zorirg Ordinance entitled "Business Districts" which
reads as follows: -
See. 2. Prohibited Uses. In Business districts, no business or industry
may be carried..on which is generally described as a "Wholesale" or "Heavy"
business or industry; nor ary which involves noxious fumes, strong odors,
objectionable noise or undue hazard for pedestrian or other traffic.
Comm. Saperstone insisted that the Council has the legal power to do something
now to prevent the constructior of the Tydol gas station at the location in question
and that the Council also will have the moral support of the citizens of Ithaca.
He termed the construction of a gas station at this site "offensive" and a viola-
tion of community morals and common ordinary decency and exhibited petitions Hof
protest signed by ar estimated 1.700 people, regardless of nationality, race or
religion. He stated that Ithacans feel that their right to worship in their res-
pective churches be held "SACRED" above. the dollar. He stated that immediately
upon being informed that a building permit had been issued, he had brought it to
the attention of the Bd. of Pub. 'Aks. and reviewed action taken by the Board or
Oct. 10th, registering its disapproval and requesting Mr. VanLent and Tidewater
Oil Company to reconsider building a gas station at that location. He again re- _
ferred to Section 2 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance and expressed his belief
that the law as it now stands, prohibiting additional undue hazards for pedestrians
and traffic, especially now with Seneoa Street to be widened all the way down from
the main Tuning Fork arterial highway going west, which will increase the already
heavy vehicle and pedestrian_ traffic in. this church area, will be upheld in any
court where the safety of the people is concerned.
Rt. Rev. Msgr._ Byrne spoke in opposition, not only on behalf of the Church of
Immaculate Conception, but for all of the people in the_City as -ell. He reviewed
in detail the number of people attending the Church with special emphasis on the,
number of children corning to the Church for religious instruction. He estimated
the number of children at 595 from the Parochial school and 786 Catholic children
attendirg the public schools in the city and the southern part of Tompkins Co.
He urged that everything possible be done to insure the safety and protection of
the lives of these children, and urged the Council never to allow the spirit of
commercialism to crowd out our Churches.
Alderman Wilkinson expressed his feeling that changes such as-.this taking place
along Seneca Street, which is to become a state arterial route, should be a matter
of concern to the State and that local officials too have been rather lax in this
respect.
Alderman Stimson expressed his opinion that the people may- have a grievance case,
depending on the interpretation of Section 2 of Article VII of the Zoning ordinance
and that such a grievance may be appealed to the Bd. of Zoning Appeals as provided
for in Section_ 5 of Article XII_ of the ordinance and provisions of Sec. 81 of the
General City Law. He urged that the Council go on record as being morally opposed
to the erection of a gas station at the site in question.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
WHEREAS, petitions have been signed by about 1700 citizens of the City of Ithaca
protesting the erection and leasing of a gasoline filling statior at the northwest
corner of the intersection of W. Seneca Street and N. Geneva Street, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works at..their regular meeting on October 10, 1956ri
resolved that the Board go on record as disapproving the erection of a gasoline
station at the northwest corner of W. Seneca and Geneva_ Sts. because of its proximit"
to two Churches, and further resolved, that the Board advise the Tidewater Oil Co.
and Mr. Varlent of the Board's feeling in this matter and request them that the
:ashes of the Churches and the people be respected to the end that they will re-
ccnsider and abando-+ plans f(-r- the erection of a gasoline filling station at this
lecat ion, and _
"I,Z7 EAS, this Common Cour3i1 concurs in the sertimerts of the s;glin-tories of the
afor( s;id. petitions and of the Commissioners of the Boar! of Fublic Works,
L EFEFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council go on record as disap roving
the erection of a gasoline fillin7 station at the northwest corner of the inter-
section of W. Seneca St. and N. Geneva St.. because of its proximity to two Churches,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk inform the Tidewater 04-1 Co. and Mr.
VanLent of this Common Council's concurrence with the arguments of the Churches,
the citizenry, and the Board of Public Works and of this Common Council's request
that they reconsider and abandon plans for the erection of a gasoline filling
station at this location.
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Oct. 23, 1956
Alderman gentle stated that he felt the Tidewater Company had acted and entered
into a legal contract in good faith and that the Council must respect the laws and
those who administer them. He was it favor of aetior to safeguard similar matters
in the future. He stated that he had vother appointmert and had to leave at this
time but that if asked to vote he would havi+ to either abstain from yotirg or vote
against the resolution. Alderman Gentle left the meeting at this point.
Alderman Johnson advised_ that the resolution offered is an expression of the
Council's feeling in the matter for information, of Tidewater Oil Co. and does not
legally bind. the City, and therefore is proper and in order.
With Alderman Gantle absenting himself the mrotior was voted on and unarimously
carried- by those present. Motion Carried._
Alderman Stimson had a resolution prepared for presentation to provide for the
Council..initiattng the appeal, but since the above discussion indicated that the
Council did rot wish to take the appeal he, therefore, withheld the resolution.
Alderman Stimsor 'then dnee again called attertion to the right of the people who
have a grievance to appeal the action of the Building Commissioner in this matter
to the Bd. of Zoning Appeals.
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OF xr 0 v vE ♦ ATLO_iZ Alderman Johnson
presented and reviered the following reconmendation of the Planning Board
con-cerning a proposed Gasoline Station Ordirarco:
��� �OP��...��t�OLIF3�STA�u 0:'DItyA1rCE
Section 1. Statement of Necessity
A. It appears that the unregulatsd and unrestricted operation of filling or
service or gasoline or motor supply stations can become a serious public
hazard to life and limb and that the operation of filling or s$rvioe or
gasoline, er motor supply stations is Jr need of regulation so that a peaceful,
quiet enjoyment of the adjacent areas may be had by the citimens of the city
living in those areas.
B. That the regulation of. the location and the eonstruotion_,of filling or. service
or gasoline or motor supply stations is reeessary to compromise the conflict
which may arise between the operation of such business and the enjoyment of
adjacent residential areas.
C. The traffic problems that are_.ircreased by the ingress and egress of all types
of motor vehicles, the advertising signs_ ard other lights, vibration, noise
and dust and danger of fire and/or explosiore, the necessity of curb cuts
peculiar to the operation of such stations are factors which warrant its being
the subject 'of regulation.
D. That the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca believes that it is necessary
in the public interest and for the reaso^s herein? mentioned to regulate the
location of all filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations
operating in the City of Ithaca and to establish uniform regulations for the
location and ante control of the same within the City of Ithaca.
S,action 2. Residential Dietricts
A. No filling or service or gasoline or motor supply station shall hereafter be
located it any A-1 Residence District, A. Residence District, B. Residence
District or Restricted Business District.
Pmation ,g, Business or IrdustrIgl Districts
A. No fil,14 or service or g asoli^e or motor supply station shall hereafter be
erected in a*y business or industrial district unless said building structure
or premises to be used for such business shall conform and comply with all the
provisions of the building code "ow it effect in the City of Ithaca.
B. It is also recomnnended that no such filling or service or g asolire or motor
supply stations shall be erected or located within 450 feet of any hospital,
school, church or other institution or place of public assembly where large
numbers of people congregat8. had
'e 'reported that the Plarnirg Board of the City of Ithaca/recoanmerd to the
^harter ar-d Ordir►a^ce Committee of the Common Council that the foregoing; ordinance
Le Ldopte�.
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October 23, 1956
Alderman Johnson recommended that the 450 feet distance requirement from any school,
Church, etc. be changed to read 250 feet which he claimed is more realistic in
view of block lengths and other local conditions. Alderman Stimso^ called atter-
tion to regulations in this respect in other cities some of which require 350 yds.
and others that require gasoline stations be regulated by being kept A specified
distance apart from each other. Alderman_Johnson suggested that the...distance
requirement be finally settled after a public hearing has been held on this matter
and he offered the following propos, amendment to the zoning ordinance for con-
sideration:
That Section 1 of Article VII of the Zorirg Ordinance, Business Districts - Uses,
be amended by_addirg thereto the following:
Also filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations subject to the
following restrictions:
Such stations shall not be erected or located within 250 feet of any
hospital, school, church or other institution or place of public
assembly wYiere large numbers of people congregate.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to_ advertise
a public hearing on this proposed amendment to Section 1 of Article VII of the
Zoning Ordinance to be held at the next regular meeting of the Common Council on
November 79 1956. Carried.
TAX FEFUluD _ HIaJAEL CARDO70: The Clerk read a letter from M.C. Dan Avery, City
Assessor, recommending a tax refund to Mr._,Michael R. Cardozo in the amount of
$99.00 together with accrued penalties to d ate of $5.94... He explained that Mr.
Cardozo's property, located at_ 208 Dearborn Place, is part in the City and part
in the Town of Ithaca and has beer+ assessed completely in the City, as w ell as in
the Town, causing a duplication of taxes.
Alderman Stimson called attention to the need for urgent action in order that the
matter may_.be cleared up before Mr. Cardozo's property is advertised for non-payment
of city taxes.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Assessor be approved; and that the
City Clerk be authorized and directed to refund the total amount of °104.94 to
Mr. Cardozo from funds appropriated in the current tax budget for such purposes.
Carried.
REGIONAL P1&U_tIuG: The Clerk reported that the P1aming Board had apprQvep a
draft of.a proposed agreement between the City, Town of Ithaca, and Village of
Cayuga Heights, covering the creation of membership in and participation it the
operation of a Regional Plarnirg Board to be known as "ITHACA V_4= REGIONAL
PLAAv1vI1vG BOARD" and referred it to the Common Council for consideration and final
approval. Copies were distributed_.to each alderman for study.
By Alderman Stimsor: seconded by Alderman Gibson.
RESOLVED, that the Regional Plan-irg Board agreement be referred to the Charter &
Ordinance Committee for study and recommendation.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
Sheet ;#2
To the Mayor and Common Council Oct. 4 , 1956,
School Tax Rate 1956 - $12.8-1
Was billed $17,600 @ $12. 80 $225.28
Corrected 6 ,600 @ 12.80 84.48
140.80
State & County Tax for 1957 will have to be billed and paid in
January 1957 and refund rude at that time. The City Assessment roll
will be corrected in 1957.
Will you kindly initiate proper action to have the above refund
made.
Respectfully,
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A/c City Assessor
cc Board of Education
Board of Supervisors
Mr. ARichael Cardozo
Mr. Thomas G.Payne
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CITY OF ITWACA �
TOMPKI NS COUNTY 4t ['& CA ato
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NEW YORK DOT ,
OFFlc L` OF
THE ASSESSOR
Oct. 4 , 1956.
To the Mayor and Common Council
City Hall
Ithaca , New York
ne-Assessment of
Michael R. Cardozo
208 Dearborn Place
Gentlemen:
This supersedes our letter of October 3 , 1956 for purpose of
correction of an error.
The Ithaca City Line has not been adequately monumented for
many years and at many points today its location, within a matter
of several feet , can only be estimated or guessed at. Attention
has been brought to this by the recent revaluations of property
within and without the City. It has become evident that some pro-
perties have been assessed as city property which should have been
assessed in the Town of Ithaca and vice versa. It is also evident
that several properties are astride the City Line and the assess-
rent must accordingly be split between City and Town.
One such case is the property of Michael R. Cardozo, 203 Dearborn
Place , City of Ithaca. The land assessment is divided. The City,
however, has in the past assessed the entire house and garage al-
though according to the best deductions that can be made as to
where the City Line would be if its location were established, about
two-thirds of the house and all of the garage are outside of the
city. As the situation now stands since the town re-valuation
Mr. Cardozo is being levied upon for duplicate taxes by the City
of Ithaca, Village of Cayuga Heights , Town of Ithaca and the County.
Based upon careful investigation, we believe that' the City of
Ithaca assessment should be corrected as follows :
Present: Land $2950 Buildings $14,650
Corrected: Land 2950 Buildings 6 ,600 Total Tax Value
On this basis Michael R. Cardozo is entitled to the following
refunds:
City Tax :date 1956 - $9.00
+Tas billed $17,600 @ $9.00 $158.40
Corrected 61600 @ 9.00 59.40
Refund to be made $ 99.00 ; `t
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y-
Regular Meeting 7:30 P,m• Nov* 7 , 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Gee, Gibson, Porter,
Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn.
Alderman-elect - Mrs. Ruth Harrison
Supervisors - Conley and Flynn
County Sealer of Wts. & Mars, - 'Carl Roe
Member of Planning Board - Paul Taber
Direct'. Of Planning - H.C. Thorne
Chief of Police - Simmers
City Assessor - Avery
Bldg. Comm. - Lockwood
Chamberlain - Lull
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
,S: Minutes of the preceding meetingwere duly approved.
;NRS,) AGpA S. OSBORN - ALDERMAN: Action was taken to appoint Mrs. Agda S. Osborn
to the office of alderman from the fifth ward for the balance of 1956 as follx ws:
B Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Gibson
W�EREAS, the post of Alderman of the fifth ward, vacated by the resignation of
Lauren E. Bly, is unfilled, and
,j WHEREAS, Mrs.Agda S. Osborn has beeri elected in the 1956 general election to fill
this post beginning Jan. 1, 1957,
14OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Mrs, Osborn be appointed by this Council to
serve as Alderman from the Fifth Ward for the period commencing Nov. 7, 1956 and
ending Dec. 31, 1956• Unanimously carried.
After taking the official oath of office, Mrs. Osborn was weloomed as a member of
the Council by Mayor Ryan ar4 she was seated.
WALTER GEE - ALDER.NIAN: Action was taken to appoint Walter F, Gee to the office of
1lderman from the Third Nard for the balance of 1956 as follows:
by Alderman Bradley: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
AREAS, the post of Alderman of the Third Ward, vacated by the resignation of
filliam H. Sullivan, is unfilled, and
,aEPBAS, Walter F. Gee has been elected in the 1956 general election to fill this
post beginning Jan. 1, 1957,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Walter F. Gee be appointed by this Council to
serve as Alderman for the Third Ward foar the period commencing Nov. 7, 1956 and
ending Dec. 31, 1956• Unanimously carried.
lfter taking the oath of office Mr. Ge@ was welcomed as a member of the Council
by Mayor Ryan and he was seated.
I iTBLIC HEARING ZONING ORDINANCE IMME Dr1I13T: Mayor Ryan opened a public hearing
ruly advertised for this time regarding a proposed change in the Zoning Ordinance.
The Clerk read the advertisement concerning this matter and the propceed change
,-hich was as follows:
That -Section 1 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance, Business Districts -
Uses.be amended by adding, thereto the following:
"Also filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations subject
to the following restrictions: Such stations shall not be erected or lo-
cated within 250 feet of any hospital. school, church or other institution
or place of public assembly where large numbers of people congregate."
Into me appeared to be heard on the subject and the Mayor declared the public hear-
ing closed.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment be referred back to the Charter & Ordinance,
Committee for further study regarding the 250 feet distance requirement, a clari•-
fic,it ion of how the measurement shall be made and the desirability of restrictin
the e-istanee between gas stations or the number in any given block.
Alderman Johnson urged that the Council discuss the 2$0 ft, distance requirement
at this time in order that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be informed in this
respect. Alderman Stimson called attention to the Planning Board's recommendation
of 450 ft. and urged that a figure greater than 250 be considered. He strongly
urged that the distance in any event be very clearly.defined and he also urged
the restriction of stations on busy street corners or in any given city block.
Motion carried.
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November Q, 1956
. : The Clerk read a letter from the P.B.A.
requesting a salary increase of 1 for the year 1957 for members of the Police
D4pt. a
Alderman Stimson reported receipt of/similar letter from the Paid Firemen's Assoc-
iation requesting a $500.00 increase in the base pay of members of the Fire Dept.
of rive
He advised that both requests are being studied by the Finance Committee in con
notion with preparation of budget estimates for the coming year.
WKING METER CHECKERS & SPECIAL TRAFFIC 4MLI,Agy =CE: The following statement
with recommendations was read by the Mayor:
"At this time, while we are on the subject of a salary raise for the P.B.A. , I
would like to make a request to Mr. Stinson and the Finance Committee to consider
the possibility of allocating funds for the hiring of two women as parking meter
checkers or,as some cities have referred to them,as $meter maids*. I think they
would more than pay for themselves, and would give the policemen more time to devote .
to traffic and other police work.
I would also like the Finance Committee, as well as the other members of Council
to consider the possibility of using members of the Tompkins Co. Civil Defense
Police to direct traffic at busy intersections in the afternoon between 3:30 and
5:30• Having five or six of these Civil Defense Police come on .duty when they
are finished with their regular jobs and work for two hours directing traffic at
such corners as State St. & Ferris Pl. ; Fulton & State; Clinton, Titus & Meadow;
9,ayuga, Cascadilla & Farm; Clinton & Cayuga Sts. , would help the traffic situation.
These Auxiliary Police have their own uniforms and are now used on the side-
street corners on Saturdays just for the experience. One of the members of this
Auxiliary Police was in to see me today and he informed me they would probably be
glad to work for $1.25 an hr. By hiring these six men for afterwork duty, we
would only be spending about as much as we now pay for one man full time. The
question of insurance, etc. will probably come up, but I think this is one way of
Letting help enough for the Police Department.
Chief Simmers is short of men for regular duty, and I believe a good many people
-rill be glad to pay for this extra protection at these busy corners.
If the Civil Service exams are keeping us from having a full force, then I
oAlieve this is one way of helping out for the present at least."
Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
"73OLVED, that the Mayor's reconmiendations be referred to the Police Relations
'�,mmittee for study and recommendation. Carried.
DAMAGE fLAINLS: The Clerk reported receipt of six separate damage claims for
damages to automobiles covering the removal of green paint blown onto the cars
while city workmen were engaged recently in spray-painting the W. State St. bridge.
The claims ranged in amounts from $18.00 to $27.50 and totalled $137.50• He re-
ported that the City's public liability coverage on this item has a $50.00 de-
ductible clause and therefore does not cover any of these claims.
Alderman Stimson recommended that these claims be referred to the Board of Public
Works for payment since the damage- was caused by its workmen.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the damage claims be referred to the Board of Public Works for
action, Carried.
TTY, SEA'S EA RMI Supervisor Conley reported that the Agricultural &
Markets Law requires the County to providb apparatus to calibrate large gasoline
tanks in the County and he explained that such equipment is expensive and will
only be used about once a-year. He requested the Council to authorize the loan of
city-owned equipment to the County Sealer for such purpose. Mr. Roe, County Sealer,
presented a copy of the Law for examination by the City Attorney if desired. In
the absence of City Attorney Lee, Mayor Ryan suggested that Alderman Johnson might
`'care to examine it.
Alde-man Johnson advised that he could not act in the capacity of City Attorney
and in turn inquired as to City Attorney Lee's status.
Mayor Ryan stated that there is nothing definite on his status to report at present,
and that he is on vacation tonight.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the City Sealer be authorized to
loan such city-awned equipment as may be needed by the County in calibrating
large gasoline tanks subject to the approval by the City Attorney of any liability
risks; and that the loan of the equipment be made at such times as may be satis-
fa,to:y to the City Sealer and at no cost to the City of Ithaca.
Carried
A, m,
- 3 -
lM�raeiavr
am or CM monm fte Cumb rqprw Viat a P63" awtift "Is Mi Won
WA on Oat.';&* 1 at Web Ups 4ty-a d p WOOP at 49proNAMl7 199 acres
at Sand adSw a 82A Pleoevty ea abs" street 6:0601ded had
bees► otIbred for Gave. 1b rVo ad " tips ir Dud been Boyd to s
Flooring$ a* ftv MMer, for as am at rMa'618"t oa" apt K 905.
..p�lC, �iA..--"MM RTT IM tai k rqoorW that the Heard at P*Uc
of� i'A° racanawsaoi� u� verse wai b stop to acquift Wo 06010110
in the . Bs+Aet.
property vow coW tr the = S.
By A�esp�ela ��dt1► 1 aiea�le as oey be neaeseary.
RESOLVED, rat *a tseoeaea'fd:tivn be eaft rd to aie Ph um" Committee tar study
and report. grried.
DICMWS I PRP=xx -P $IMUQQ$.RUM,i Us fttft won ted that the ed• of Public
Works had recarapeeelW %t the Comail o xwNov the purchase of the Viahm's pro-
pertar located on Twommoek Blvde and 41a hoe been offered for sale to the CitT
by ape owners tborsat ft r $8,36344.
By Alderman Wilkinsmt seaWad br AM~ ft2vby
RESOOED 9 that the rso mosdation be wed, to fte fiance C=Ittas f(w study
Yy"l
and report. thqr3ed.
-4 FLO$&AVENUE PROPERTY: The Clerk reported Mat the td. of Public tb► had re-
commended to the Camoi2 that three late toasted at 224-26-28 Floral Avenue. now
owned by the C.A. Warne Estate, be aogularsd iy the Oity.
RESO�tbat Wx so 1 4, Um be x to the Finance 00Ndttse for stud►
and report. Calrtled.
CAS Aj3i�LS,A &MU 24B1 : The Clark r4p~ that the ?raffia Advisorir Committee
had reacouaonded that the 200 block of Oaaw dUla Aiem be closed to thpwgh traffic.
Geo. Minar, a reeldent of this area. "o poem and explained that the area resi-
dents are requestittg that the Aurora Ste wee to this street cry be closed.
Alde>"rp w Porter a rpressed the belief tAas ekdlar ocaditlaw in the 100 block of
this #treat ad on Seare St, be considered betbre our final action istdNn an this
r 3c a no ter'read the interseotUxi of Sew* A Cescadilla Ave• as very
asaitilol a Abbrort Wilkinson rxpare#sed Us apitulce that the Jurisdiction of
;Io9b* a pnbUa Barest to vested in tb4 Dowd of Public Waarks.
v Alderu m WUkiinaop s seconded by A24or w Jobnom
R.ESObVID, that NO reaameendation of 09 Tnffie Adaieory Committee regarding the
cloeing of the 200 black of Casoadilla Ama be referred to the Traff" Comaittee
of the Council tae tat er studyt and thrt tie eta be br'oadewed to l OUWe Sears
St. and the 100 bU*k of Cascadilla Axe: as well,
Carriel.
NATAL gD. a ?be Cheek reported receipt of a report
from Us National Board of Firs Uhdonwit" eaver"ib fire prevention sad engin-
eering standards.
$= jZ EDUCATION M=_ig SCHQQL MM2=s The Clerk reported receipt of a
report covering r eapnt revepue history of the Pd►310 ScbOO29 of Tong*fts Comaty,
their probable regnit—ants, and the possible somroes of r evenue dwriug the next
five hears. The report was yoblished by to Ithaca public Schools ad solos
were distributed to each sUerma. Aldooe Stivi m waseted Chet tips Coromail
might consider waking a similar star of city r vvaaawa.
930=13 REPORT: Assessor Avery rspooted that 90*4red Frith sixth other cities
in Now York State, larty4lve have h3dlpaar tau rates am Ithaca. Be oosaaended
the present and past administrations hr *is fine record.
upo. C0HMZOlai IS U t 0p . Laahvioat reported briefly on the aotivitioe of
his office and oapi wMad A?rdearsan Johnson for tier pirin to matters ecuosralm h1s
office.
: A2dom asi 30moee reviewed satian
by the Board of P+dpUa Works mWoslft a 04NOW per► ft tlpe won at the
Spencer Rd. sau+rpr dlAft*et area ad sebsooftl G=P*M:t at tlr rise►* ire repaeisd
th,t the combined rearAtteh of the 0W Nbl WS at= stW"" alga PUA and eoppeat
t c ,r-stilt frith other' dq�ai'taMmM.a before, rM� ate► �tAan.
November 7, 1956
LOCAL LAW -3.�j�$� INMU E: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee
does not consider it sound fiscal policy to adopt a Local Law which would permit
giving a salary increase to eaiploye*s, paid on an annual basis, during the fiscal
year and suggested that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee
with this advice. Alderman Johnson questioned the use of attempting to draft such
a Local Law if it is the sense of the Council that it is not sound fiscal policy.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that no further action in this matter be taken by this Council.
Carried.
$jT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and they
hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
_IMAL ,X,- Alderman Johnson reported that the article of agreement concern
ing regional planning involves some financial and legal aspects and recommended it
be referred to the Finance Committee for study.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the agreement be referred to the Finance Committee and City Attorney
for study of financial and legal aspects. Carried.
Committee had held a public hearing on a proposed amendment taethe Zoning Ordinance
and a proposed amendment to the Zoning Map, both of which had been approved by the
Planning Board an Oct. 8, 1956 and recommended to the Council for adoption. The
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance by adding thereto Article VI-A, Restricted Business
Districts•as recorded in the minutes of the Planning Board dated Oct. 6, 1956, and
as recommended by said Planning Board was read by the Clerk.
Alderman Johnson reported that Mr. D.B. Lee was the only person appearing in opposi-
tion to the amendment at the public hearing and that he had done so as a private
citizen rather than as City Attorney. Mr. Us's opposition was based on downgrading.
Alderman Johnson recommended adoption of the amendment.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Aldermen Gentle
WHMAS, the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca, N.Y, at a regular meeting held
on Oct. 8, 1956, reeomended to the Common Council that the Zoning Ordinance of the
City of Ithaca dated August 1, 1950, be amended, and that a new Article VI-A be
added thereto to establish Restricted Business Distriesp and
WHEREAS, the Charter d: Ordi; ante Committee of the Common 'Council hold a public hear-
ing on said proposed 4S"0=V;DL,at on Oct. 25, 1956,
NOW FORE BE IT that the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca be and
it hereby is amended by adding thereto a new Article to be designated Article VI-A,
Restricted Business Districts , and to read as follows:
WMIE VI `
RESTRICTED mms DISTRICTS
Section 1. jig:
Professional amd business office buildings, and all uses permitted in the A-1,
or A Residence Districts.
Professional or business signs subject-to second paragraph of Section 11 of
Article XI.
The Restricted Business District is intended primarily to form a reasonable
transition from Business Districts to nearby A-1 or A Residence Districto
ctinn . lard Area and Haight Reauireeients:
This section applies only to new construction or to major alterations on exist-
�.ng hta_ldina_s.
(4) The front yard shall be as deep as the average of those within one hundred
feei, on e-i.ther side tnerecf, but need not be more than ten feet.
!b) The yards shall be at least five feet wide, and their combined width
shall be at least fa.f;;een feet.
(c) The rear yard shall be at least 15% of the depth of the lot, except that it
need not be morn than twenty feet.
(d) No b-,dIding lot shall have an area of less than 3,000 square feet, nor a
lct fror_tage of- 'ess t]-.an forty feet.
(e) :'le lots;. area cove:.ed by buildings in Restricted Business Districts shall
'lot exce-ad 536/0 )f -the .lot area.
(f) No build'_ng shall exceed forty feet in height.
Sec¢i Construction Requirements:
This section applies only to new construction or to major alterations on existing
buildings.
In the Restricted Business District all construction shall conform to the Ithaca
Building Code Provisions applying within the fire limits described in Part #4r
Article #8 of current Ithaca Building Code.
Sw
PUBLIC HEARING - A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment
B. Zoning Map Amendment
TIh'E: 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 1956
PRESENT: Charter & Ordinance Committee Members
Kenneth Johnsen, C.R. Stimson
City Clerk - Geo. A. Blean
City Attny. - D.B. Lee
Attorney - Manley Thaler
Mr. Johnson presided and read and reviewed the proposed amendments
in each instance.
D.B. Lee appeared and spoke as an individual rather than as City
Attorney. He termed the proposal regrettable because he claimed
r
�a it is downgrading to change from "p" Residential to a Restricted
Business. He insisted that the city already provides ample busi-
ness space for the type of office building suggested for 300 block
of N. Aurora. He stated that he felt there is only one illegal
non-conforming use in this block at present and that this can be
legally abated. He strongly opposed any form of downgrading in
zoning in the city.
Manlev Thaler termed the proposed Restricted Business District Article
a very restrictive one and a more gradual transition from Business to
A Residential than the present Zoning Ordinance permits.
No one else appeared and the hearing was closed.
Following the "Tu aing Forte", Zas�: Seneca Strict &-ad Hast Creep Stra'at,
the prompt development of a route wi.L'Un the city shat will olizinate the hazards
to pedestrians, vehicles, any, propert on xistit RQe8� sz e a
13 and 96, is needed.
Chafes that have t:akan place si-nce the State's original origin and
destiinatiov s Ln7ay ten years aagpo are detailed belov. There facts and th
safety factor necessitate prom t and t hoTough cag incering studies by the Sate
as to the foasibilit y of one or more of the propose?s herala outlined.
From the standpoint o2 traffic and pedestrian safeay, the City of 7thacs
is In a precarious and dV areas situation. Special conditions such as tree
dengarous grades; of the existing state routes with.:: the limits of the City,
C'Ae hlg� alFs*?�ested and 11nited area in themnin business district, and the
approach fruva the northez-,zt Into this business arer Acu.3ld be given earnast
consideration. To date At is evidaut that net a aoa7L;d3 consideration has "de m
SiVena to the following pz:oblemss
Because of the 5�v.nF hills around and 1thin the City, the danger of
r:ana*A 7 trucks is over present, and whatever steps can be taken to prwA-Ae an
easier grade on any its ar-Ing route for ts:uch crafftles smst receive at leant
equal consideration to that given to origins and For
on the Ithaca Road-Mitabel" Street-State Stroot fait 1, cou3ldar .the lass in H e
and property if a big 3asclinO t&nk= aa�soul d So out of control.
E", The density of population in cite Sass; 'hill areas through z.hich tae
State proposed to recc astruct Route 13, is eucta that heavy traffic slaoul I be
diverted to another route. F'o Only fLG hem.-y traffic det:imental to the
> r
a tatsi.ghhorlux).i, but the neighborhood'o population atGna&:aty aia?fi,ait(';fir t: r d as
affiae£ateatt myvement of tra jfie�,
3)All rroutem emterixV, the city paaraaa her one or j�vrrg *t�,hoolaa cr anarve
school cro6ata$a,
i s :#wther apeci,aal csmd1t ie n whic:l the. oua~rounaS.rig tills
t,iae
11 i:tAeai ±y: baar of mcesee 3t eat tto the"'-'m hill m f rmn t:.ia0 revel part f r s.et cite
ixts:� thM St,A00as proposal fear; Routs 13 i,e un:reaau taabae Crint. the aa!efg :3 .,4aa�� i:xatH
than t�ta£'a: ark �.rav�d:laaaz,�`!.�s ;nor°daces", �:,`' the d of i'ca>rth C'i:
*T, -1 gat aG:: r•e ,%3CUa b1Q aE3`zo for a91 route 1 ati.oc-A.
It' ",hd agate's "Urbaam ASre?:a Re Port, Ithaca, 194911 are vtgH-
.�n mt&,
°'.a lkhouSh rec mmul?iscanc a has Indicated the$ 1aom ibility eai 0
mcki4•;a°aa het°4:iwmza R<mtaea 34 at: th* f=ity 1 vc and Route 9:3 at
Drydtm. through the, gesa,%,raaut: of the urben. � e.tta the i.eaaa�
war°a•,ante a iscloged by Chic Origin aid destr inaacic at sta��IJ��a rare t :�,s,;af4e
ftw!..,VnC to coami.dea:° fta iraclusimg %s part; of the ov,e _call rax����. flan
hermIth presaa :ated,.,1
"Porecaato haa4 cad on the traf to eoaFSStar 1,x ; i,ot° :a otevotial, v,._"1vve
io r r+aaatc , of a,app ra x.lizv taly IM 0" �oxat* 13 Oast Mod 94, r¢.ar.th,
fps, ;ar-aox. boyand tbe2 c1ty,lo
They report
"It is roposvei -to i eorporxatc the, Meddow ktr•a mt-,•-North Cayiaga
Street ecti *i Strr'et In the aartatiria1 syst.ca. jhis 110�;�
V094Viler ;k1th tla et. ltrO`Mt, will Co�.'a i� ct Rcmtws 34, 96, and the prclec
Route k
Since MiS, thv y esx °�h.aa •tneiort wm.;j presented t* the City,
hcm tak6n places AiGh sxsakas it a osaeauti&7a that convidwraattiov 1st gjv.efv to,
�c thi,
m.:sae, them ttut Caere "co aect,a*ar" Proposed in the Urban Area "rt e
'11tt. traffic :uvv*7,* saaA010 In 1914 which wore weed as supporting data f'oa,:
th,o report, 64M aeoW ton py<<z,aar b old &ad th,o ld no Lwrgor be a,envider"ed ar~?a -valid
baauiss for ebQCmrmiabiV as r- alt,t t`htta" is v4.,fts and aaff!.vionat fat tine Cirle<: SuCin
orardc?u"Or W earn Rot UOW v1";1d i►ec:aauarse al, the f-ol.lo ,r%ir
facto.., �
a1►c; Stat tw ,0.:tai<a0ad itA 1948 that by 1963, thure meld ba 19,1.:311 4;atat:
vu t itis ee ra,tli a tct:ced in p o pk'Leas Ccrt6uty. 'Yet, by fi hu 4Ertd of 1949,. let than
Otte yrt a• akqer the rc:pe ct tase ,sresaiasted, there ultra 1!,,349 evtor we iw L ; oc
ry :isc:.wrre l<: 11E1955, tits t tgtfal hod reached shed 24 212 a number tiara: that 25;:
Bre ttsat: ttku;ep had bfiaa'n Is.stili;iWiitC1 torr 1%3! 111 addition, it: iv r.:porttd t::tit there!
are. 3,800 studen cars vitt; CozT.ea1.1 n.ud Ithaca College -- nearly da uti ; tht figura
givt&A in thd report.
A rta.w high iichool vit;.h £t ► related a[:alc;t .lei .gad i:;:L .tiaag facilities 110:-
greatly
',rg eaatly expaadvd Cc�asta►l.iel.attad t4thool Distd[t w31 l+•;= "bast la 1thata on
da►utt side of i*rt:h Cayuga Stramt just;: a:taarth We Fall C(t;`e a °, Thia will be a c.74€-
siditrable traffic deuenr<at.c►tr, and serious att uatiittt ►: sat F:a; i;ilv4.:: to the larad
co ac watraB:i:.t.on of young pc,mAes there. mica building i►i.1l terababl.ybe ready ea);.`
occupancy by the fall t'-f L)590
A) .ii the >;iime aki7CA a th t YU'uw 1afi ;pit 83i`hnl , is t;i;&u'i3;.'t'`. Partz Tim i`'G►Yie$;EkEit
use of th:Kt; rracr"i:att;ile"i"+.►ail atra,3 during e. 'ii war tW;"ethn lfa>3i :Hk':oreasai rats y fold i
rt5c' *t 'yte`.ectr 4,, 8ttr :'_'l.tik.eYj i.7 if:ho wp.'ri's of the '1`�b.rk is "e frau
out lds the City arr.od m;n; Cry; a x tati:,id.e. the ,czi,.:ac►i v,:
51teu Stat a'* c*rrt,, ai Wofi, 3daarial 1,1331°V4 lose 3';aasarfa:U';t 3 he*. beim btat1tt
• tray a ;ta;ii���erw. „a1r: ,.a privc. `ltiaa AtlAy aa1 L3:x p1.v.ht : k:r t rCa>c;ik ar a tit. •fi , and ail
• la t iib m.rai,: 106 is 1's4U1 ra' >cFed by i' to Csji;t,j.
Lit Tga llcidi'ol tial in% iSa uto 95 itiJo Oi of the CI L'j' uci hdlti.iA t:i$tttl .{ft6tYred to
To tAi a: County y E(fl itu ;kt;xs;;,,al o`t.a«pf.ttl , aaarawill st ince y kO. full use int 1957,
• tY+'t`? jr::°f?Ps"tati: )a"8116 4:�.� l.5k:: Ta' t},:o'. c a3aY :ro'AuL,;' 'i( uoilii will thu be 1»uh-
a ;vAt i.all , ltiLi _A.G>r t0 at: heo i.t;, gat z. y bcire u- a:€
vctr youi,,rt; rtis atihay of trey t%)4:114.or twr>!.ar,;; Ow. city
y
1:►tt:eat►a:ivo, dararslaailut.aati i.a>a icsalrieat.3 l:'l.tau,;u ooa°iC1►t: rat't: a l thka city,
in 411y,:oga 1 ightss sad t ►ru ' t?tiio of Lattteaasit:►g . 1. lea nttr t'<.; l g place to tha:
nordivv2itt, rata std >;r ;tar Route 950
Air trafqic at 07 TvrIpTvinn C.9mety Airport mrt0 A.Ate7qAmiug activity et
the ( , Aellrareld Lifftr.- 74co Cor bave iverenaal ¶1 ,:rieodousty :plot the
thiree et four yearc O:hi fnci‘lreas awe fn profTr?,;;=. for this immOilto
trce. Of tense, none of Ihnot acr,sizmantor ideration in the
190 studies.
7) Tho promant ElFrint Rood woo Vvilt in the m14-thirtiea, in order gst
twcy frothe ovor-elelAleumnt orobat le ear callthcl 114 Spencer Road. But
thfe ntur read t(P) Tvls ilmf,strae. the ITetir, of the nESTC; Cgnl. 91 'rib ' on "atrime
Ocrolopmmt fnew eat: Ciy Llefl Thz hrielo A lore, orotarnod, rfekt-
cf-my rovired, to oteo Ali cirpet1T..te the flow oe typfgle on Elmira Road,
A nneT atfaan-poimvq1 eleetrst genonating of the DLLS, El,xtyle
an6 Goa Coxpo7uttopt has ?dorm riote thm Rtnte rmrert ths (mot shore. of
C:vuga lako RiAge ilorth of Ithaca, It in ritotl bola% twmnd!le to
freerly double it orig.:mai siil. 1;oal.haollrg fru the AuhurA lirmAch
of the UM had Inenocled to the polut Where grade cro9rin% anparativnil •
adzicable.. al.: all eros6C.npa in and litheen, The uritlnel State Onn,
rimming the new Route 16 erossiou P:hoso trecko (whf.sch 'tn.-re then ',emend nntt.
r' the City) erle' other, at grads, rlsold be Uesato under current eonaltiour,
The volume of ; orin mvotd into Ithees tunniftetured prodtgeta 7.KAITA
out by truck hnr impel tromadeuely s: nee 190. 'Aft rsilrea4 hgAP,
ehandon%6 its a's.rvirle, Von tro acv:gcsi: rieneactor:Ing 10.(mte depend aotinely upon
frocks Tor ra'ff rmtelqalti an4 to. ohip their prodlegw,
From those facts,- it 4:01n be nlm !hat more thrm a r.g.:.,::nytecter" in revived
in thin rime to Perm 1.11 of ithrwll, llereform a ltmtr;r14 croons routs , a non
right-of-way 11; orgontly ommde4. to henas both prolnent trTffie cod anticipated
inoremnso in trafit II the netfuturci, Thin nill har111 not only thronh
TUC State OWmatud to 3.968 that by 1163, thore would be
Whiclam ragistaved in Mpkinm lomy. Yet, by An end of 1947, Ws thaul
cut yame Mar rho rope A am prosacted, vhexc %nv;,-- P 349 mtor vehial ,;
regASMO, 31_1951, ths Local W raschad 24,212 -- .e >-'vmbvx 11-0r; "%_o.:
gVeAter thun had been *MtAmmc car 1953! A addWs., W IV rT;CmtQ I ht Marm
are 3,SQ1 savdvvm� 1, &ra ;.ol- md Rh ace 3010ge - - "Carly MAP the fjvrt"
alms to Ra ropm,
: A PQW bilk subcal Wh sta mWed apilawsm and Y.W07 fSAMIPS
the greatly amparovs WFAMM Want Disk -lv "A t, A= IN 70m,
wam side of WorM Cmytax Week just north Q Fall Cryni , Ths, will 50 a zm
Wd era ble traffi, genavamr, ant mrjuv.'!- att�.""IfzLz%t c-rvc im g1 von to IV 100g,
of yvang pcopLe thmm. Toe building 011 ! robabis bs vwxdT
accipancy 6 the fall y AW
" 1'."z z"hp� sim� arca ag 10 amw h4ji echml
une of WS recrank0mv! arm 11100, & a f0d A
ructm',"', yr4u-ts", Aqvisfalir I ATMO ppmcmceyn of IV unnys of Me par? tro PIT,)
=Alda The City an! mcaj- �r,-;,nx
S'LnL'o OkvQ SIrw'-s"n mvsv , a 7,1, 13*01 Amerva Load nurter; hut Won KIM
ak Qymsm ndd Leon Most Arivo Wo p TC -mck so mmeny, :"d
W A' In AM area his torm 070p ad by kha My,,
Q Oggy Honvatal *t MUM 93 VOKA of the US- ban bom z1ansfarM u�
Tmp&j,:&�s; Ccm-aty car Ito pmam! harpovel, W. wilt IV no hy for W11 use 40 AM,
and the Poement bacwtv! HOW, Txm&,�"Ic 'aia PQAA 1411 Vvy vc sok,
skamially InareeM A !-o heovy Ivan no n0voly Wrt -- Oz am
marnammat roadway of try romm cateritq the nit, .. jj 1- ct
!! lytt"WiWi, TWOm"ImA 6=10paint is naking plot, mcwtheast of ths afty,
ka 41sjr;gja 'Ilaighte and W To"a C4 Lammial. at La ales RAIng p1 mu to
nornhowitj on and mar Room 96,
patiaangar and truck atra.ffia, but :aubutir an tre fic from rail directions destinad
aaot ..oly fta.. brats butvinaam;t a,ra a but such "generators" as tha hospital, the high
w ihool, aark &4d armori aa; and tha ait..j.,svt anal re e; rtsh avatar.
Tha City of Ithaca tc;a<:E7'waA&nds as ttasaoibl.tsa solutioaia to the problem four
attarvattuca north of Caw.:tdillax Sgrati:a, and lour tr:a %ho south or a cambium-
tams
ambiumt,.r>+aa of itta .:sera liat<a:i in tha otrdstr of israf+a't:ai2a;ta add thc3itawhaui on the attached maps:
= s This tw tas :ga;anti i11y the "Thorne" plan 'rs>"tat,ti:tnded by the City in
i;faa''a Madificatiaaa l.a:o.,lat 1 ) Grata eaaspraraticit al::ta Caa :adllti.ta Street aU:ad
tins 1';bur Bra ssah RIE: imt¢aa s t, 2) Ac:;C.21;':a ro,aaa to Lta th Cuyuga Strerat, said
3) 'eraffia interahunit a x% junction of a she s t3 aaaad 96„
. ft ;tv ciraataiax.,r1 f ekm Basad miss :1orth Cayuga St;r>azatsa, the new roam
usai'ti"ld rum CI of. Mira tett tratha ittaaa:tailas:i of nest of thata ;taY in Plan Groaritioi.c>
ti tha era at a maid Ctl;car ip J i'u al.vamte :',-r a.t tha aaa of WA 144111W Stra:u t„
.. 'this iz i.l a;r eo Pl aaa -ti, knit tha ; ' * u:lt`. hake' Rad noultl
ha td..d;3 ddi3 tha sada—rJida'h to tha nam ranta.y i:ak=aac3r than i a . .f'.;a fen Road, that;
&::Bats aim .t.aa;;, the aaad ftr a3 viadoct craaa1:!ng Lata Road and k`oleth Cayuga Straato
baa tdaa, the latl full, sash ahi :h roujihi,za p;>araltaaalra tic A.14,i*. B►aaatar;h of at: 'LVttf,a
tum ttd tat oacft4adadd to tla atu eoutta, j kaaiag tha aaabaac'ai h:rtaach at about the atttd
of Stra.'atke`:ii:,, (Thin aaub has racea.t 1y boas purcir as d Gy the Lchi gh Vaallay )
1114 aradt taopaaar atti.ons lett.&tta railroad could bs xi�sdad g
x'iAll : This pita :tam tin; :au Plan I-b worth 442 the end of Waist
Yalta Strata:t, but tfoula than co-stint:aa t out(:h folloning ra acute a uttia;ely to tt=h.aa
wau.ttieaast: of the preact At,huro Branch 'Phis plass mold f ileu liteaaedocr S1raeat
inataad of Ful t oa Strata, a=.aid would tuna out :tato it a xaoII:>a WA/ riekt..rfataTeay It;
Citation. Stx•ect, running parallel to this railroad tracks This could opaLtas up
mach uaa land for indtaa`s trc.iaul davetlop r sat, and usauld altogether avoid. Elmira
11.4ad with its accompawfia3 coagosttion, and va old Cita in with poniibl.o relocation
of atria 963 there it joia:iat Route 13 to the a:sutho
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PLAN III: Here, Meadow and Fulton Streets would be used erg two one-way
streets, Headov northbe ued and Fulton southbound. From Green Street southward,
this plan is the same as Plan I.
PLAN Iv: This is the same en Plan II to Clinton Street and, from this
point, the new road mould follow Meadow Street ell the way to 'noire. Roadie
Referring to the Ithaca Urban Area Report, we ,.re;a thet there are no fear
than 28 grade intereectiosw on the route proposed by the State, from North
Cayuga end Lake Road to Slmath l +re ow mud Elmira Road. Tete plane propecett by
the City have the followi,ag intersectione, respectively:
PLANI - 11 PLAN I-a - 11 PLAN T-b - 1Q
PLAN II - 12 PLAN /II - 18 PLAN ]V - 18
(7 on Meadow; 5 on Fit teat,)
Lees intersections increase safety end reduce congestion. Prez the
viewpoints of either safety or traffic movement, amy of these prtoponad City
routes is to be preferred to the route proposed in the State's Ithaca Area.
Urban Report.
In order to give greater priority end attention to a north-south arterial,
the Common ^.euncil reeffirmes its action of October 16, 1930, When it prayed a
resolution ivoring elimination of Mitchell, Ithaca Read aid Dryden load to the
City line as an arterial and favoring such a nor,tht:setern arterial as hen been
proposed here. At the eases time, the resolution calls for inclusion of that
part of Fast State Street: from Mitchell Street to the City line an an arterial
route to provide traffic movement for Route 79
In attempting to outline the changes needed i}rt the Arterial Plan, safety
is of paramount consideration. With the ever incraesing heavy-tractor-trailer
through traffic, along with the heavier two and three anile single units using
The Suet, kiutltt;at:od in 1948 that by 1963„ thore would be 19,1.`30 A:;orL.at;
vaalsie.$s.e9 i3iste ed in atrt.ypklus County. Yeti', by the end of 1941, lett thus
our: year Aftlar the ropy b r t;x>d apses cited, there c .^.r:;. i°;,14t.t wvtor ve hl 1,1; oto
r vg:ia;itwee 1, 11E1955, tht total h. 4 rosebud 24,212 a number aor-. that 25%
lgre,stta%s<: than had bean d:stiiaat:ed Loi 190! 1:t3 addit::o4, it iv r4torted todt then:
are 3,800 student cars est. Cozuell Lad Ithaca College -- nearly double then figura
t $!v( i bt t:hu report
A rte.0 high :;sashurol. taith £ta re lazed aatlet is and Leafing faaciiitia r f'.0
t heti greatly oxpaadvd Cc'�s�iT:aslia! ttld wt.`Likol Dia>.:,1 .; W.11 11 Wait in Ithaca on ,11*
east; side of Norah Cayuga Street jue t north We Fal 1 Creak,,, Thin will be A e.:41:;.
wrdt;ox'able t,ra►ffi.er generator, and serious attuArioutagwr .E;aa i,ivea to the lcarg;as
eani:entroaon of young Pftr3 ala there. Tao building will lerobably be ready e4T
oce apaasne;:y by the fall td 1,959.
the SOU4 dP,: Lei ac H3 teho tL x.59 Wa a3chrol i a :fCo 'Vti.'tC Par Th:. IonataaeA;
Z;ge of tica;.;. rY15CY:'%.S3ti;xetzacl Artii lluritl;g cciai.er ti,J Cth.i tawny fold in
recline y sa:•u„ ;t<rpe 2)1 eit%),7 :a 'intact lots L {:,c•a'tt e?1; of: taw uti:.rs of 111 i rk Era f atiii
out ,alai a that City mel mai,i, rbraa a x;t:st«;,id.t:. t:h :t...atair;r“
Sinco the Sta'ttetuas i oS, Aaval i,`.3SsVtr4 tw«:ad,;:art.+ a.: .: hats bias built
aat s"sayugs ziold Lace SDton .. Ilrlet3: Ina Aa ry 81e3 p1441::: to , 1Ct.,i,te ar., sartw;arsy, slid as
a“.h l u thiri a r as 1126 h�tt.A o ffaiii.ed by i': ata Cif t j.
t ige fouoital Ib CS haute 95 Q4iori l of the t` '2' bWtii:S tlagkuSl"CticY:red t
TtttseAt .;;:iai €.ount y eau' ita.Y 6qtasal 4`t v f.;=ala ax i will ,s. ke:,. 1, t"OZ full uac l957,
acitat tltc i,.,°4.?i'aent 'lei:ii:S'lr:. 4:5a1 ut:i"i'Y e1 will thelia: be iStdi-
ra*,aa:irially il,t.cr'aol in ldoliam to Eh,u aot •e,:.tdy Xbst::sr1 IY: eta :.
nus w?'uk is : re adeay of any rouv:a uht'6:irlk'f.Y1,'� the. city "" 16 f i ,to
inti: atsaatv dCW124114utt ;;-:ntz iS waakzst;; 1.r.a.t. earth£ tYlt't: frb ity,
in :ay,,:oga i;tai.ghit;ss mid thr ' mnta of l.,ssabiaii. .i 14 408:4.i ilAing place ti`c the
port° m41 .a ou and s;eaar Route 960
Air traUic at 0' IlnpMnn C.91inty Atramt mia0 t170,14111143 activity At
tho (L Aileenced Elotrlolon t Içrp i-,a,le,o4olasty jemt in tbq
pert threct erfir 'Qrr . Ori' fneikIthe ewe in proemi for thin immeellta
erre.
(J oelree, ncno Of thact dwolv;monte rInetIld ,!,eneidmontion im the
190 rtmacno
i) Me lc:meant ElFifve Road wnn 'bvnilt t thn m14-thirtien, in orrlar to gst
&wry firm the ommr-401Aleunsmt erohnt le nor malice tho 1)11 Spenemr Road Bet
We 7ved 71.416 befIlllif 1010 enr,r, 01,1A. l)1 "rlYt3o•n" 4.1V urtrinni'
desteloprmot U7or Cm: tt brbOrf;•*,, protagned„ rflht-
cf-trly ir revived, to er?Ete expf.F.a117.1e thm clotr of! c!../..mg!ft.D. on Elmira Rocd.,
A nOtg nr,radrl-p0,707...fid eteetrcelt Berl-rating pitTit fthe 'DLLs° 31,xtr1c
vfn . Geetton ha'; 'Paton hllUt riotlTr Ftntn rmtnr!rr IA thz (mot nhore of
( rte L,Erht Isko RiAge mxth vf 1h 4 , It', in Fm7xrktl- botag mtp,nra4,10 tc,
Hecrly duuble it erig.Ami att. 1;14cl-haulier; trofffe ire the Aubur firmAch
of the UM hen ineraeled to the point tjhere gratin crolming etpornttenfil
mAlTienblm. at ell eron6Cmge in end ;1sev Tthsen. Tte eriFinel State pion,
dimming thmtiRoete 16 crochet.; v,:hmeo treeko 9.1cre. then unuen4 wrrtt.
of the City) ene other, rt crude, 74Taeltd bc ensako ender entreat eonditione.
Thm volrrm of 3ocrIn mtrad into Ithecn en1 veto .ccturd proiloets mcvv..N.d
out by trech, bar impel tremlnodouely ttnee 1948. 'AnL, WOrailreeA ha*1
ehandomei ita sarvice, eer tro itt.41cot elmreeTectur:Ing pl.Tte depend ectirety eplml
trilleka Tor 7."41.4? V,AWIP1.13 ancT to chip thttr prochIct6,
From Oele &tete, it enn be als,rt !het wormthrn as 1-c,::nector" in rewired
in thin nzem to rr 'i tI f Ithnelk. 'lleteform n Umittrle cremes roete oe n ner
rinht-e-way
rt Ly neole4 to htn4le both preoont traffic end nntietpnted
tneresavn in trnffit II the netr futprol,, Thin eill hrnae not only throlTh
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the highways today, thee* vehicles must be removes frog the dangerous hills in
the City of Ithaca.
Ithaca's next arterial need (after the East Green and Seneca Street connection
with the "Timing Fork") is a iw th-south route across the western part of the
City which will connect with Route 13 where it enters the City from the east,
will avoideongeated res1.deetial areas, will provide for an interchange with
96 from the north and previdre a good access to Routes 13 and 34 south and the
probable relocation of ifiTio Such a route will tale into accauet ready and *aft
transportation from tt:, new high school (and other traffic generators in the
ismmediate vicinity), and the new Tomkins County 1ospital,
Upteu the recu_rsvendetion of the Planning Board sad the Mayor's Special
Arterial Route :Ammittee, the Common Council urges the State Department of
Public Works to undertake a engineering'etudiea of the above alternate
proposals f.F the order listed and advise the City o * their feasibility and
coat.
o;r safety and I*haea's future development is at stake. The citizens of
Itb •ca Have been fortunate that no one has been killed by a runaway heavy truck,
F .te his not enforced the law of averages.
Relwirt presented to Common Council, November 7, 19.56
Air treflic zt. c',' i Alrpit-.
W 3. U. Uvare2d Lice trwda" Cantor bZve lutravvej -'�!30340U*Ly J11214c- f-�;
post thump ur fair yeaTt Ochw fawAthe axe fa 1-cures, for chm %mcclaw,
crua. of coarse, acme r? vv; vansideration ja Us
1908 slud"CO-3
0 Th" Proem EL dw; Rond ow tulle in the MINCHWOO, in order UC gat
nw% y Errs the Wiat Is now- calker the 314 Spencer Rand But
rhos now wad al W4 *f QV nvw4 6M At Whow" or "etring"
(40010;V100 TXT tio 011 101170M WN to. % 1xv, prVACCOad, rlihs-
44' 'w tv""r-sly ad, to swfn oil ezp&!; a On klnu Un a v 29 Ed an SIVITa Ron?
A auw not gerweving I ACOL 31 the &T.S. Blom 14;;
on, GPM WPI.WW" hal ham 04W 10ta thm Wun w1wXz the ean ahnrE Dr.
wo Hiqu anto to waca, s w 1 v qw t g a 3g a= .am ne ?:'%;
Carly &WO its Mg. U'r) -, 'vi"havlary nrprf!" en the 6sburs ."`Sash
CE rho "VIA han Imares of qp the PA-c", w nwrill saparatiow w,
tvaaslnp" in PH "v Y WhICO. 714 Wrinal State PhAn'
Qcmlag the O&W Revve W exeWup At s" & Xrq then UUM And nOTO
other , en grado "00C be nt •wn 9 1dwy Currenc Candiciamr,
7bw Vail rv, 'o"�.4N into Ithav-, ,! vernd producal UZVQ"".
by it UK Wo" jintpa' "t rcrnrsvadvua y S: nvo 19-46, " 'Ov�: :�'. LOW. WACM h v
&.04CUIC its; OKWOO. 9.U7 CUC WZgEw OMMOWUN7, noTsts 6UPOU6 sneir"j- Opm
Truck* WT gar v Alta? le A ON te ship l ON P-00=1
Ma 0010 facie, it can be Masi Qn'°' tormeator" In requKta'al
V) swr7a all OK a ":"�. 011;'cZ CCOOSS touts an 8 nwo
';ht
Lawreasse in traffic il tha new faturn. TWO will Wilt ant only thrawvOl
p-mfQng*,r T,,rd truck rraZfule,�, bv� zubux-N.an mm.7Eic frz.,-, .01 d1rectiona 4astimod
�!-r the bw-Am';.&-x bw� auc" as v--bt' hospital, the T'll.gil
t Avool, U a7mcl. arwworl,iT, &td ths air�-,)rt m! ra�ta,!.rt.%h ccrter,,
The C-1"tT of It"Amtri sivrds tar, to the problem fovi-v
uorth of V!lJ�n and :'.'f)ur t; - he, v;:uth or on comblar-i-
of �eln-.qa UfAod lu or6ur of cmd a".--ntcheei on the
-je" plan r�Etcorucsrdcd by the City 11�
Th'ta ts� �,Ily the �'Tktmi
Streer 'IS-te,
t'wv.- Atbvz-�;t Branc-h Fl. c11-10 f"'clMAa R.:TvOt' Mid
A 4une4'zkm of 113 mttd WS
`forth -ayug a Street, thc�. nom, m)':di
a
After 4i ,.z I md
twu. rua, fnw" O-C the 1-.1t '-rtm"ar-' of w�1t Of" in. Plev 1: cr'Og7fv1'.%' -
o kc Z,---it-ka-' wuld occat'. ap
'Ebl"n ic P§ +, ;i.. f'x '�O Pla...I ;t.'-A, Ld1w, Ro&d gcjC,1J
bi,i tvuvd cyy thy: w.ym aaclv to vtew Vat"'u-'r. dkvl�'�t Poav", thit'r
the "'!Zcd fer a vi.a,,ehtct cre-,.slm�. Li'ke. Lm"': 'Port"I'l C tqgc
b(AvLdv*, che rivL,WR, w,-ih P�hlch rough'.,ir peraklalo t artincts oi".
wxvid b-i- aygtfmde4 to tl ucm ;rc-u%'a" x a t'!14& Avib-l'."rin u. inyhonv ttr,. ' 'kd
okn '?&14 (Thl,,-- s-, ,vb 'has recatidy bce!i- by tha Lt�',higrh V41'02ky
1.
_Zrede w*parations kcr v.1-c re,�Jread Rio uld b4s, ncvsdz:-'!,
ear
4 -a � � ad of West
Thin p14'n lu Zhc va -�a Plan 14-� giart' ot� t
Fal Is St mot btric woulc" V-2 11c.--v. Continue £'auth m -11-Outs endmly to Cat
v.,putbassf, of the presc-t Auh I'm But.,ucl, , Thift P*J"wq rvclld 1`0110W H*46m- scr+tt
j";Jk;te&d. of Ftj ta ril
.pt, jZjD4 V.-souldi zw— Out, Into i"C':' nokw
Cliattmm Strect, xunninj�e cl-' nfl'zllr�"A-i zr"'Irr'qr�o 'J�hjo jj'1)tjj'C4 Opett U P:
mach Tmv .L=e, f-mv indui tv-0-11 and to-;)tald avold
R"g gd with 11tv av-=Pwdvv; caps astion, mid muld Vic In �',�Afth ponalb]"o
cf Rout& 963 where it Iok3w Rauf.,# 13 to the tauth.
6
PLAN 111; Here, Ffeadow and Fulton Streets would be used a@ two one-way
".roots, Meadow narthbouvA and Fulton southbound. 7ran Green Street southwaxd,
this plan is the am* as 71►193 1r
PL&.i -i:v-: This is tho asme as Plan II to Clinttm Street and, from this
point, the wtv road world follow Meadow Street ell tha way to Blaira Rose-.
Referring to the lthaca Jrban Area Report, we asti that there are no few-ax
then 28 grade Intersectia,39 an the routs proposed b'y the Sltat*, frM, North
Cayuga tvi take Road to Syuth rmadvw mid Elmira Roai. VU. plant, propess6l by
the City 'nave the folloviag intersections, rexpectivelY'.
PLAW I-a - 11 K" I-b - 10
PLM 11 12 PLAN III - 18 PUB TV - 1S
(7 on Mktadov; 5 on VAltov)
Lose Intorseegans increase safety and reduce cmgestnan. Fr4VA ttio
viewpoirtts of either safaty or traffic a=vmwmt, avy of these;; PTOPOsed CItY
routes ie to be preferred to the routs propetred in tht State's IthacA Area
Urtan Report.
In carder to give sreattx priority and attew,,ian to a aorth-soa!,h arltex.ial,
the Cwj,�-an :oa C.jj reaffirms its action of (>atdber 16, 1930, %ban -it., pariaed a
revolut.%Off favoring elistration of !Utcht,11, Itha" Road xvad Dryden lloAA to the
City lint as an srtorial zuv& favoring such a aorthu*zteru erterial -A-s hav bf ea
proposel here. At the stew time, the rosolution aalls fo'c Inclusicyn of that,
part of Fact State street; Er m Mitchell Stroot to 1-he City line as go arterial
route to provide trafffi.el zovmeat1- for Route 79,
T
, a ittte"ting to Out,lina the changes needed ii, the Arttzial Plan, oaf ezy
is of Vtrmctunt consideration. With the ever incr�.,&atag h4xvy-tractor-traiXer
th-,:-ou3h traffic, along vj th the heavior two and thres axle siagle units using
the highways todey, thft;l* vehielas m.st be rewveil from thm, dmgarous hill. Ate
the City of Ithaca.
Ithaea's next arterial need �*Ater the Ust Green and Seneca stx ee ent oo tl,on
with the "Tuning Forle") is a ftchth-south rout* aaca;osts the western part of the
City which will conns t with :Pouts 13 where it *'Wars the City from the "at,
Will avoideongested roa$4ntcle..1 amass, will provido for an Interchange with
96 fram the north and pr kilde a gc access to Routea 13 and 34 aoanth mid the
probable rmlocation of a1;1;. Such a roust* will €dt% Into aca;.wa~tsat ready <md *afa;
transportation from V.,; mow high school (and other traffic gea.aratora itn than
iAaeeaediate vicinity), and the now Tompkins county rlosr,itaal.
Vt,mn the retpmndation of the Planning hosre-and the Mayor'l `z�pcvjIll
Arterial Rmite .'mnIttee, the Cwmxm rouncll urge* the at; t:e 34Weartmgt of
Public; Works u d rtaka engineer ing'studiaa of the 81>0V a aaYtCmxt':-a
proposals. f,< the ord'or l tsted and advise that City on tah i.r feAhlbility and
cost.
ox safety and Ith,aa:a's future dev elopaao t Is at stalrea III* citist,"s of
Itb -':a Hsve basm fortuna-m that no a ate has beta killed h►y a rktrAva,y he-i-'evy. truck,
F to h13 uOt enforead tho la* of mmrangeso
Repirt presented to Ccamacm C.Otmci.l, Nov tuber 7, 1936
COM40N COUNCIL PROCYI;DIRGS
AUDIT SHEET
November 7, 1956
R.othschilds 23.95
The Ithaca Journal t 68.38
The Municipal Year Book 10.00 '
T.G. Millers Paper Co. 35.86
Ithaca Printi-g Service 63.00
American Coin Lock Co. 12.93
Geo. F. Brampton, M.D. 25.00
The Lawyers Coop. nib. Co. 39.0('
Malcolm J. Mann, M.D. 30.00
Geo. F. Brampton, "".D. 8.00 "
P.B. Lee 100.00
The Ithaca Journal 2.20
Edward W. King 45.00
H.B. Sutton, M.D. 13;.08
Thomas M. Underhill 6.23
Perry's Office Supply 31.46
Norton Printing Co. 28.00
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 7.80
Burroughs Corp. 38.40'
Addressograph Multigraph Corp. 78.00 -
Norton Electric Co. 66.44,
Carrie P. Shipos 48.38
T.G. Miller's Sons 11.95
Mary Darling 50.00
William Simmers 4.00
C.J. Rumsey 2.68
Stallman Dist. Corp. 34.92 '
Precision Tool & Gun Co. 4.53
W.H. Delaney 25.00
Criminal Research Products 15.27
John M. Mulligan 64.00
.Y. Telephone Co. 100.13 .
Dr. Malcolm J. Mann 15.00
Henry R. Head 13.96
W.A. Harvey Sporting Goods 42.00°
Walsh & Son Chevrolet 3.66 '
Fred. J. Whiting 19.00
Atlantic Refining Co. 6.78
Cornell Daily Sun 3.60
Cramer's Auto Parts 9.00-
50cony Mobil Oil Co. 58.37
Cayuga Motor Sales 184.21,,
George F. Brampton, M.D. 54.00
Dr. Leo P. Larkin 5.40
Kline's Pharmacy 9.17 '
N.Y.S. Vet. College 4.00
T.G. Millers Paper Store 31.59
Alumni Athletic Equip. Co. 23.55
Fahey Pharmacy 9.27
Head's Camera Shop .64
Guyda Nahiting 10.50) 21.00
George Parkin 10.50)
Cooperative Recreation Serv. I,1c. 31.12
Altman & Green 19.00
Starner Sporting Goods 43.20
Ithaca Printing Service 6.85
Charles F. Lutton 1.00
Patrick Saggese 82.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 10.11
Philip Scalise 25.00
Raymond Andrews 60.00
Clarence Tompkins 74.25
Wayne B1&ss 59.25
John Feller 123.82 .
Francis A. Grady 105,00,
City Chamberlain 1.93 ,
New York Telephone Cp 67.6
Cit amberlain 11.7 .
H. �. Thorne l . 5
Mack's Photo Copies .
Judson W. Hill 2
j AFFr by Fiance Ccrmr:ittee (�
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November-?, 1956
Section_4. Requirements for Parking Faoilities:
Shall be the same as in Section 5 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance.
Effective upon publication
Alderman Wilkinson reviewed events leading up to the proposed amendment and ex-
pressed his opposition on the grounds that office space in the present Business
District is not now fully occupied and that adoption of the amendment does not
protect the Business District which bears a large share of the tax burden. Alder-
man Stimson opposed the amendment on the basis of down grading. Aldermen Osborn
and Johnson both called attention to the fact that it will provide transition area
between Business and Residential areas.
After some further discussion a roll call vote was taken which resulted as follows:
AYES: 10 - Johnson, Bradley, Gee, Gibson, Porter, Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei,
Gentle, Horn.
NAYS: 3 - Murphy Wilkinson, Stimson
Carried and Approved.
ZONING MAP AMENDMENT: Alderman Johnson then reported that the Planning Board had
recommended that the Zoning Map 'oe amended so that all premises fronting on the
300 block of N. Aurora St. , except those premises now in a Business District, be
.� changed from an "A" Residence District to a Restricted Business District under
--� Article VI-A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Ithaca, said premises being
:j shown on Map No. 139 of the maps of the City of Ithaca. He recommended approval
of the amendment.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
WHEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. at a regular meeting held
October 8, 1956, recommended to the Common Council that the Zoning Map be amended
so that the property hereinabove referred to in the 300 block of N. Aurora St.
be changed from an "A" Residence District to a Restricted Business District, and
WHEREAS, the Charter & Ordinance Committee of the Common Council held a public
hearing on said proposed amendment on Oct. 25, 1956,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, N.Y.
be and it hereby is amended so that the following described premises be changed
from an "A" Residence District to a Restricted Business District:
All premises fronting on the 300 block of North Aurora Street, except
those premises now in a Business District, said premises being shown on
Map No. 139 of the maps of the City of Ithaca.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 8 - Johnson, Bradley, Gee, Gibson, Porter, Komaromi, Gentle, Horn
NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Wilkinson, Stinson
ABSTAINING: 2 - Osborn, Visnyei Carried and Approved.
TOWN OF ITHACA FIRE CONTRACT: Alderman Murphy, Chairman of a special committee on
outside fire service, reported that the committee in cooperation with the Board of
Fire Commissioners and Supervisor Gordon had arrived at an agreement regarding a
contract for fire protection to the Town of Ithaca. He explained that a formula
for outside fire service adopted in 1954 had been used to determine the cost to be
$12,567.81 but that a three-year contract at the rate of $10,000.00 had been agreed
upon. The area to be served is the Town of Ithaca exclusive of the North East Town
of Ithaca Water District and the Forest Home Water District, both of which it is
expected will be served by the Village of Cayuga Heights. He then read a letter
from the Board of Fire Commissioners recommending a three-year contract, reffective
Jan, 1, 1957, at the rate of $10,000.00 per year with payment to be made on or be-
fore March lst each year.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and City Clerk be authorized and directed to pre-
pare a three-year contract between the City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca for fire
protection to the Town of Ithaca, affective Jan. 1, 1957; for action by the Common
Council at its next regular meeting.
Carried.
RAYMOND TRAVIS: Alderman Murphy reported that Fire Chief Raymond Travis had re-
tired, effective Nov. 1, 1956, after 41 years service with the Fire Department. He
further reported that the Board of Fire Commissioners had appointed Frank R. Stamp
as Acting Chief pending the results of an open competitive Civil Service examination
which is to be held on Saturday, Nov. 17, 1956, to fill the vacancy. He stated
that applications for this examinationt&ve been filed by Assistant Chief Weaver
and Acting Chief Stamp.
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SALES TAX,: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Finance and County Relations
Committee had met and discussed the proposed sales tax with the Sales Tax Committee
of the Board of Supervisors but had reached no conclusions. He also reported that
members of the Finance Committee had Met with School Board representatives and
Supervisors regarding fiscal policies affecting all three units of government.
Alderman Stimson noted that as a result of these dip
ussions a suggestion had been
made that a Committee representing all three units/established in this respect
and he suggested that the Mayor keep in mind the City's representation on such
a committee.
ROUTE #13 BYPASS_: Alderman Gibson reviewed discussions between a special committee
and N.Y.S. Supt. of Public Works Johnson and District Engineer Robinson regarding
the relocation of route #13 within the city limits. He stated that State Officials
appeared to be very aMathetic to the City's plea in this matter and had asked
for a report in writing on the subject with an official request from the Common
Council for an engineering and cost study of alternates. He then presented and
read a written report covering a proposal for revision of arterial routes within
the City and drawings showing the various proposals mentioned in the report were
exhibited and explained by Director of Planning Thorne.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve the report as presented; and that the
Mayor be authorized to transmit it with a set of maps to the proper officials of
the N.Y.S. Dept. of Public Works. Unanimously carried.
Alderman Gibson and Mayor Ryan both thanked W. Paul Taber, member of the Planning
Board, and Director Thorne for their work and efforts in preparing the report for
Council action.
GFANDVIFW AVME TATS: Alderman Wilkinson reviewed attempts by the City to dis-
pose of two city-owned lots on0randview Avenue and one on Hudson Street. He re-
commended that the two lots on Grandview be made into one and readvertised.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Stinson
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works with a request
that the City Engineer readjust the two lots on Grandview Avenue for the purpose
of making them into one lot and return it to the Common Council for further action.
Carried. .
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMCK COUNCIL PROO,EEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.Mp Dec. 5, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Gee, Connolly, Porter
Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Director of Planning - Thorne
Assessor - Avery
Police Chief - Simmers
Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Alderman-elect - Harrison
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
M N7 S: The Clerk reported that Alderman Stimson had noted an error in the minutes
of the previous meeting and felt that it should be corrected by deleting line six
on page two which reads as follows: "He also noted that this request had been en-
dorsed by Bd. of Fire Commissioners".
By Alderman Stinson, seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved with the deletion of
the above sentence. Carried.
CITY ATTORNEY CLYN.ES - APPOINTMENT: At this time Mayor Ryan announced that he had
appointed James J. Clynes, Jr. City Attorney, effective Nov. 15, 1956, to replace
D. Boardman Lee, who had resigned on Nov. 3, 1956.
Noting the presence of alderman-elect Harrison , Mayor Ryan welcomed her and intro-
duced her to those present.
FINGER LAKES ASSOC. AGREEMENT: The Clerk presented a proposed agreement between
the City and the Finger Lakes Association in the amount of $591.90, covering publicity
services for the year of 1957. The request was accompanied by a letter written by
Ralph C. Smith urging that it be accepted.
By Alderman Wilkinson, seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the request bezeferred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
WAGE IN22ASE REQUEST - CITY SEALER: The Clerk presented a request from E. Paul
Nedrow, City Sealer of Weights & Measures requesting that he be granted a 10% in-
crease in his salary for the year of 1957•
By Alderman Wilkinson, seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
MD - TOMPKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: The Clerk read a letter from Charles H.
Newman, County Attorney, and a resolution approved by the Tompkins County Board of
Supervisors requesting the City of Ithaca to deed to Tompkins County all the right,
title and interest which the City may have in Tompkins County Memorial Hospital lo-
cated on South Quarry Street.
By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Stinson
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the County Relations Committee and Finance
Committee for study and report. Carried
MORTG&IGE DISCHARGE - WELFAP.E DEPT.: The Clerk read a letter received from City
Attorney James Clynes, Jr. ,xequesting a discharge of a mortgage given by William H.
Fisher to the City of Ithaca Public Welfare Dist. in the amount of $1,000. in the
year 1938. The mortgage from Nor. Fisher to the City of Ithaca did not merge with
the fee and therefore is still a lien on premises which the County desires to sell.
By Alderman Stimson, seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a discharge of
this mortgage. Carried.
OFF-STREET PARKING PETITION: The Clerk presented a petition signed by over 300
residents, merchants, and professional men requesting that the City immediately
proceed to make available off-street parking in the vicinity of N. Aurora & E.
Seneca Sts. at once. The petition cited the loss of parking space lost by the
installation of the Tuning Fork. The request asked that the properties now under
consideration or suitable alternatives be made available.
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CHAMBER OF C014-TERCE LETTER: The Clerk read a letter written by William R. Wilcox,
Pres. of the Chamber of Commerce, urging that the City of Ithaca convert the entire
block of E. Seneca St. for off-street parking. It urged that Fire headquarters be
moved as recommended by the Board of Fire Underwriters, noting that with the com-
pletion of the Tuning Fork and the increase of traffic, conditions would become
hazardous. It further stated that the Traffic & Parking Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce would be glad to meet with city officials to discuss this matter.
!QMPENSATION CHANGE REQUEST CHAMEPLAIN: The Clerk presented a request from
Adeline C. Lull, City Chamberlain asking that the salary schedules for her office
be revised. She noted that there had not been any salary increases in the past
three years and noted the increase in volumn of work in her office. The request
contained suggested ranges.
By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
POLICE COMM, LETTER: The Clerk read a letter written by Edward J. Barron, Police
Comm. , lauding the work of the entire Police Dept. In his letter he recommended
that three patrolmen be added to the Police Force immediately and that three more
patrolmen be added by July 1, 1957 when the State Legislature has set a forty-hour
work week.
By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Police Relations Committee and the
Finance Committee for study and report. Carried.
LEE CONTRACT ASSIGNMENT: The Clerk read a letter written by James J. Clynes, Jr. ,
City Attorney, asking that the contract between D. Boardman Lee and the City of
Ithaca for the year of 1956 calling for a payment of $100.00 per month for office
and stenographic expenses be assigned to him for the period Nov. 15, 1956 to Dec. 31,
1956, in lieu of office and stenographic expenses. The assignment accompanied the
request.
By Alderman Stinson, seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the assignment be approved, thus authorizing the payment of $150.00
to James J. Clynes, Jr., City Attorney, for the period Nov. 15, 1956 through Dec. 31, .
1956. Carried.
SENIOP. CITIZENS RECUEST: Mrs. C.M. McEay, representing the Senior Citizens of the
area, appeared and outlined the work and projects being done by this group. She
noted that there are more than 3,000 people over sixty years of age in Tompkins
County. She also reported that State Aid is available with the State matching an
amount of ten cents per person if this amount is appropriated by the City. She `
urged help in the program for aged people.
Alderman Stimson informed Mrs. McCay that an amount of $350,00 was included in the
proposed budget for this purpose.
REPORT OF N.Y.S. DEPT OF AUDIT & CONTROL: The Clerk reported that the report of the
examination of City affairs by the N.Y.S. Dept. of Audit and Control was on file in
the City Clerk's office and. open to inspection to any interested person at any time..
TRANSFER OF FUNDS: The Clerk read the following resolution kom the B.P.W. minutes
of November 14, 1956.
"By Conan. Miller, seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the transfer of the sum of
$15,000.00 from departmental earnings when available. $10,000 to be transferred to
account A182, Snow & Ice removal; and $5,000 to be transferred to account #181
Highway Maintenance. Carried"
In explanation it was shown that the need for these transfers was caused by the
severe winter and snow storm of March 17th and the flood conditions last March.
It was noted by Alderman Stimson that more than the amount asked for would be earned
and was in the process of being collected. He further noted that this sum was not
monies included in the budget for 1956. Alderman Wilkinson explained how the earn-
ings were made available, such as street patching for the N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED; that the transfer of $10,000 to account X182, Snow & Ice Removal; and
$5,000 to account ;1181, Highway Maintenance, from departmental earnings be approved
if and when the funds become available. Carried.
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Dec. 5, 1956
TRAFFIC ADVISORY CO1,T1ITTEE RECOMMENDATION: The Clerk read a report submitted by the
Traffic Advisory Committee which was approved at their last meeting. They suggested
the following recommendations for consideration by the Common Council:
1. That the City purchase one additional prowl car.
2. That the City take steps to add three men to the force as soon as possible.
3. That the salary for patrolmen be increased by ten per cent.
4. That the Police rules and regulations be promulgated as soon as possible.
5. That prior to police examinationq in the future, candidates be given a
course of preliminary instruction.
6. That two female meter checkers be employed on a full.-time trial basis at
$1.50 per hour.
Alderman Komaromi said that the above recommendations would be reported on later
in the meeting.
PLANNING BOARD REPORT - CAPITAL IMPPOVE TS: The Clerk distributed copies to each
alderman of the Planning Board's Report on Capital Improvements, which was approved
by the Planning Board in a special meeting on November 26, 1956.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that this report be submitted to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
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;R COk ENSATION PLAN: The Clerk reported that on Nov. 28th, the Board of Public 14orks
took action toreduce the work week of its hourly paid employees from 48 to 45 hours
per week and provide new hourly rates to give such employees the same pay; and that
action had also been taken recommending increased rates for the Engineering and
Allied group; and that consideration be given to all clerical employees. The re-
commendations of the Board in these matters are as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Compensation Plan as
follows:
ENGINEERING & ALLIED 14INIMUM rIA IIMUN ANNUAL INCRF?ENT
Supt. of Public Works $8,000 $12,000 $300
Sr. Engr. (Asst. to Supt. Pub. Wks.) 6,800 8,000 200
Senior Engr. (City Engr.) 6,800 8,000 200
Assistant Engr. 5,000 5,800 200
Junior Engineer 4,400 5,000 150
Engineer Aide 3,800 49400 150
LABOR
Supervisor 2.42 2.66 0.04
Foreman 2.10 2.34 0.04
Skilled 1.89 2.05 0.04
Semi-skilled 1.73 1.89 0.04
Laborer 1.50 1.70 0.04
AND BE IT FURTHPJI RESOLVED, that it is hereby recommended that in adopting the 1957
budget the Common Council be requested to give special consideration to the revision
of the Compensation Plan with particular reference to all employees classified in
the Clerical & Allied group.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the request of the B.P.W. to amend the compensation plan be referred
to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
FIRE CONTRACT - TOTiLl OF ITHACA: Attorney Clynes presented an agreement for Fire
Protection Services between the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca. The agree-
ment covers the calendar years of 1957, 1958, and 1959 with the stipulated price of
)10,000 per year. He noted that this agreement had been approved by the Fire Com-
missioners. Alderman Wilkinson voiced his objection to a three year contract and
lack of use of the formula set up to determine fire costs. Alderman Stimson noted
that the amount of $10,000 was very much in excess of the amount received in 1956
and felt that the figure arrived at was a fair consideration.
3y Alderman Murphy, seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be author-
ized to sign and execute the agreement on behalf of the City.
Mayor Ryan called for a roll call vote which was as follows:
AYES: 9 - Johnson, Murphy, Stimson, Bradley, Gee, Connolly, Osborn, Horn, Komaromi
NAYS: 4 - Wilkinson, Porter, Visnyei, Gentle
Motion Carried
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BERGHOLTZ TRACT: Attorney Clynes stated that the Mayor & City Clerk had already
been authorized to execute contract for the sale of the Bergholtz Tract. However,
since two contingencies existed on this specific contract, it should have Council
approval. The contingencies are as follows:
1. That the school bonds be approved by the voters.
2. That the City obtain approval by the New York Legislature to sell certain
park lands that are within the Bergholtz Tract.
By Alderman Stimson, seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be empowered to execute the sale of the
Bergholtz Tract to the City of Ithaca School District contingent upon the above
approvals. Carried.
1956 TAX SALE: Deputy Chamberlain Wright gave a report on the disposition of
20 parcels of land which were sold at the annual tax sale held November 28, 1956.
By Alderman Wilkinson, seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and placed on file.
Carried.
POLICE CHIEF LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from William Simmers, Police Chief,
in which he urged that the compensation plan be increased so that better patrolmen
could be obtained and retained. He also urged that longevity increments be given
for continuous and faithful service. He also requested that the Council give
salary increases to civilian employees and school guards who are a part of the
Police Dept.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment. Carried.
SFENCER ROAD AREA ANNEXATION: Alderman Stimson urged that the City approve the
plan for annexation of the Spencer Road area to the City of Ithaca. He noted that
there existed a real problem to the people in that area as -it relates to the N.Y.S.
Board of Health. He reviewed the figures and proposals as had been submitted.
Alderman Wilkinson opposed annexation at this time saying that there are many things
inside the city which should be done first. He criticized the figures and said
that there would be many hidden costs to be added. Mrs. Florence Rumph and Sidney
Rocker, who were present from the Spencer Road Area, took exception to Alderman - s
Wilkinson's remarks. Alderman Visnyei told those present that Council meetings
are for Aldermen to express their views and that Alderman Wilkinson was entitled
to his opinion. Also expressing opinions and favoring annexation were Aldermen
Johnson, Connolly, and Gentle.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
141EREAS, residents of the Spencer Road Area 'dater District have requested that the
City of Ithaca, through its official bodies approve an acceptable plan of annexa-
tion of an area to the City, and
TA EREAS, a special committee appointed by the Mayor and later a committee of the
Common Council have studied the problem and have reported a suggested plan, and
?AREAS, the Board of Public Works on October 10, 1956, approved this plan of an-
nexation with certain modifications,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council approve the suggested plan of
annexation and it is hereby approved as follows, including its attached schedule.
A PLAN FOR ANNEXATION OF
SPENCER RD. AEEA WATER DISTP.ICT
The Spencer Road area should proceed to construct the sewerage system and con-
nection to the Wood St. pumping station, pending their annexation. This construc-
tion can be financed either under a 25-year or 30-year bond issue at the election
of the water district. The individual owners shall pay for the service connection
to their properties. °
At the next session of the State Legislature, legislation must be passed per-
mitting the residents of the area to vote on annexation. The Town Board should
approve the annexation prior to the bond issue and before legislative action in
Albany, just as is hereby enacted by the Common Council
A. In Case of an UNFAVORABLE Vote on Annexation:
1. The Spencer Rd. area would continue as a part of the Tovm of Ithaca.
2. Payments on the Bond Issue would be made by the district, and additional '
Bonds would be sold for the Sewage Treatment Plant.
3. No additionalcity services would be provided.
4. The outside rate for water would be continued.
5. The cost of connection to the ',good St'. pumping station would be borne by
the Spencer Rd. District.
6. It is distinctly understood that sewAge service to this area would be dis-
continued.
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B. In Case of FAVORABLE Vote on,Annexation:
1. The City would take over.the obligations of the Bond Issue.
2. All City services would be extended to the Spencer Rd. Dist. on the same
basis as presently in the City, such as Fire and Police protection, street
lights, garbage collection, street maintenance, snow and ice control, youth
bureau activities.
3. Provision for zoning will be made as desired by residents of the district
and may be made a matter of record in the enabling act.
4. The City General Fund will pay up to ` 11,000, annually, to the Mater &
Sewer Div. toward payments on the Bond Issue. A reduction in the present
Water Div. Contribution will accomplish this purpose. (cf. accompanying
Schedule) .
5. The Spencer Rd. Dist. will continue to pay the outside rates for water &
sewer service.
6. Users of the new sewer in the district must use city water, if available.
7. The cost and expense of the design of the sewerage system will be included in
the Bond Issue, and the City will have complete control over the design of
the sewers.
S �DU LE
Income to the City General Fund
Tax on $2,500,000 Assessed Valuation C : 9.00 $22,500
Per Capital Tax 300 Q $6.75 2,025
"D Mortgage Tax 500
TOTAL $25,025
Less: Est. Cost of City Services Upon Annexation*
--" Fare and Police $ 5,250
Garbage Collection 1,250
Street Lights 2,350
Street Maint. , etc. 5 ,000 13,850
Net Income Transferred to Water Dept. 11,175
Add: Increase in Revenue of Water Dept.
Additional Sewer Rental 1,000
Outside Rate - Water 1,500
Est. Additional Revenue from Sale of Water &
Sewage Services 2,500 -,5000.
TOTAL $16,175
Less: Cost to Water Dept. (Initially)
Bond Retirement (30 Yrs.) 8,333
Bond Interest (3J)** 7,
Loss Hydrant Rental 600 $15,833
Net Gain $ 342***
*Cost of services may be increased as a result of flooding of the Spencer Rd. Areas.
**Interest charges will be reduced $250. in each succeeding year as a result of bond
retirement. (t300 per yr. on a 25-year bond amortization).
**'*If the bond issue is for 25 years, the initial net loss to the City fmuld be in-
creased by approximately $1700, owing to a larger annual bond payment.
Carried.
J,.EGIONAL PLANNING BOARD: Alderman Stimson reported that Attorney Clynes had received
a letter from Charles Newman, Attny. for both the Town of Ithaca, and the Village of
Cayuga Heights, stating their approval of the Regional Planning Board with some minor
changes. They had suggested changing the name of the Board to the Greater Ithaca
Regional Planning Bd. instead of Ithaca Valley Regional Planning Bd. Alderman Stim-
son explained that the board would consist of seven members made up of four members
from the City, two from the Town, and one from the Village of Cayuga Hgts. The City
would contribute $4,000, the Town would contribute 12,000, and the Village of Cayuga
Hgts. would contribute $1,000. It was suggested that the Village of Cayuga Hgts.
would prefer payment on an annual basis. They suggested that the board should also
have a secretary and treasurer. Alderman Stimson said that the City, by becoming
affiliated with the Regional Bd. , with the possibility of Federal and State Aid,
would be able to operate its City Planning Bd. at a very conservative figure.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the agreement for the Regional Planning Bd. to be known as the Greater
Ithaca Regional Planning Bd. be approved with the provision that the City Attny. pre-
sent any additional minor changes at the next meeting of the Council for approval.
Carried.
TENTATIVE BUDGET: The Clerk distributed copies of the tentative budget for 1957 to trc
members of the Council. Alderman Stimson reviewed the budget briefly and noted the
B.P.W. had pared some from its budget and also had included the salary adjustments
which are being proposed. He also noted that the Police budget did not contain any
of the proposed increases in salaries or the addition of new men to the force. It
was also pointed out that the Fire Dept. budget did not contain the request for a
new truck or additional men or salary increases. Alderman Stimson said that the 1917
Tentative Budget warrants considerable study for economy's sake and that two special
meetings should be held this month to undertake this study.
It was suggested and approved by the Mayor that special meetings be held Dec. 19th,
and Dec. 27th.
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ZONING ORDINANCE AMENTMFNT GAS STATLfVTSc Alderman Jobnsoh reported that the
Charter & Ordinance Committee had met aAd fully discussed the proposed restriction
of gas stations in the business district, He presented the following amendment as
approved and recommended by the Charter & Ordinance Committee:
That Section 1 of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance, Business districts - uses,
be amended by adding thereto the following: "Also filling or service or gasoline or
motor supply stations subject to the following restrictions: such stations shall
not be erected or located within 450 feet of any hospital, school, church or other
building or part thereof used for assembly of 100 persons or more, for amusement
. or recreation or meeting places, the distance of 450 feet to be measured in a ,
straight line between the closest boundary lines of the premises involved.
By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise a public hearing to be
held at the Special meeting of the Common Council December 19, 1956 on the above
proposed amendment. Carried.
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENT PERMITS: Alderman Johnson reported that the Charter and
Ordinance Committee had met and agreed that building permit fees should be charged
for the issuing of permits and the cost of necessary inspections involved. He pre-
sented the following amendment as approved by the Charter & Ordinance Committee:
$UIIDING CODE
Article IV - Permits
Section 1403 - Application for Permit - of the Building Code is amended by adding
thereto the following:
"The Building Commissioner shall collect the fees according to the following
schedule:
Where the Total Valuation of the WoKk is:
1. Up to $1,000.00 $5.00
2. For each additional t1,000 or fraction thereof up
to and including $20,000. 1.00
3. For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up
to and including $50,000 .50
4. For each additional tl,000 or fraction thereof up °^ .
to and including $100,000 .25
5. For each additional ` 1,000 or fraction thereof up ,; ;
to and including 1200,000 .10
6. For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof up
to and including $500,000 ,05
7. For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof ex-
ceeding $500,000 .01
In the event that an application for a building permit is not approved, the
applicant shall be entitled to a refund of 50% of the fee paid over $5.00 provided
no construction has been commenced. If construction work has been started and the
application is not approved, no part of the fees paid shall be refunded."
This amendment shall take effect January 1, 1957•
By Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise a public hearing on the
above proposed amendment, to be held at the Special meeting of the Common Council
December 19th. Carried.
Mayor Ryan at this point commented "I think the fees that have been agreed on are
all right to start with, but in another year they should be raised so that Cornell.
University will be paying its fair share. "
PRIVATE ENCROACHMENT FEES: Alderman Johnson reported that the Charter and Ordinance
Committee had met and agreed that the fees for encroachments should be increased
from ` 1.00 to `'5.00 due to the cost and time involved in collecting same. The fol-
lowing action was taken:
, __By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that Chapter III, Section 2 of the City Ordinances, Private Encroachments,
hereby is amended by deleting therefrom in Section (c) "$1.00" and substituting
therefor "$5.0011.
This amendment shall take effect January 1, 1957
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
PROPERTIES: Alderman Stimson stated that at this time there was no report on the
acquisition of the property located in the East Green Street parking lot. He
further stated that more clarification was needed in regard to the property located
on Taughannock Blvd. near the Municipal. Airport.
December 5, 1956
C.A. WARNS PROPERTY: By Alderman Stimson; seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to negotiate for the C.A. Warne
Estate property located on Floral Ave. known as 224-226-228 Floral Ave. and to re-
port back the result of his negotiations at the next special meeting of the Common
Council. Carried.
METER CHECKERS: Alderman Komaromi said that the Police Relations Committee had
met with Chief Simmers & Police Comm. Bfirron and recommended that school guards be
hired for a trial period on a part time basis to check meters. It was noted that
this would not conflict with their regular duties.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee
RESOLVED, that two School Guards be hired as meter checkers with the authority to
issue parking tickets for overtime parking violations on a four hour part-time
trial basis for a three month period from Jan. 1, 1957 to April 1, 1957• The hours
of duty to be from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. and from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday
through Friday. Carried.
PRO14L CAR & ADDITIONAL POLICEMEN: Alderman Komaromi also reported as the result
of the Police Relations Committee meeting with the Chief and Commissioner, it was
recommended that an additional prowl car and three patrolmen be added to the Police
Dept. as soon as possible. It was pointed out that on July 1, 1957, the forty hour
+� work week for policemen will be in effect and more policemen will be needed. It
would also give the Chief time to train and prepare the new men for the coming Civil
Service Exam.
By Alderman Komaromi; seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
SALARY INCREASE - POLICEMEN: Alderman Komaromi reported that a majority of the
Police Relations Committee is in agreement that the Police Dept. and Parking Meter
Division should be granted an increase in wages plus a longevity increment after
ten years of service of '150.00 and every five years thereafter.
By Alderman Komaromi, seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Alderman Connolly reported that the "Traffic Advisory
Committee had studied and recommended that the following changes in the Traffic
Ordinance be approved by the Common Council. They were acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stimson
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: Highland Avenue, Thurston Avenue to Heights Court -
East side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Limited Parking, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom t1he following:
a. "Five minute parking" and substituting therefor "Ten minute parking"
b. "55Ft." and substituting therefor "168 Ft. ".
Effective upon publication. Carried & Approved
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0
By Alderman Connolly; seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Limited Parking, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following:
Two hour parking 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Sundays and Holidays excepted, Stewart Ave.-
from Osmun Place to a point 75 ft. south of bridge - west side.
Stewart Ave, from Osmun Place to bus stop at Buffalo St. , west side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
VAYS: 0 Carried & Approved
By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Limited Parking, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following:
Two hour parking 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sundays & Holidays excepted, West Buffalo
St. 300 block from Plain St. to a point 132 feet easterly - north side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved.
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By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Aldermen Gee
RESOLVED, that Section 180, Schedule I. of Article XX of the 'Traffic Ordinance,
One 'lay Streets, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom the following:
Geneva Street - between Seneca Street and Green Street - south bound traffic only
Effective upon publication
A)7ES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved
OFF STREET PARKING: Alderman Johnson reviewed the various actions and recommenda-
tions which had been taken during the year in regard to off-street parking, and of
the appeals from petitions and letters requesting off-street parking facilities.
He further stated that the Common Council should reaffirm its stand to furnish off-
street parking and to make record thereof to show the business men and interested -
citizens that the Council is doing its best to solve this problem. He then offered
the following resolution:
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEREAS, the majority of the Common Council passed the resolution for an off-street
parking area at the northwest corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets with the under-
standing that this was just a part of the plan to provide off-street parking along
the entire 200 block of E. Seneca St. , and
WHEREAS, it is npt economically feasible to acquire the properties now involved in
the Condemnation Proceedings which provide for so few parking lots without including
the parking lots that would be available with the elimination and relocation of the
Central Fire Station and City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the only economic utilization of the present sites now under condemnation
is to include the land now occupied by the Central Fire Station and City Hall, and
WHEREAS, it has further been recommended by the Board of Fire Underwriters that
Central Fire Station be relocated,
NO1d THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council, to further expedite the development
of this off-street parking area in the entire 200 block of E. Seneca St. , direct
the Planning Board to complete its plans for the relocation of Central Fire Station
not later than three months from now and within five months the relocation of City
Hall. Carried.
RMOCATION OF CITY HALL: By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Horn
FESOLVED, that the Common Council request the Planning Board to study the feasibility
of relocating City Hall and to report back to the Common Council within five months.
Carried.
CORNELL LIBR.ARX FZLOCPTION: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the Common Council request the Planning Board to study the establish-
ment of a city library in connection with the relocation of City Hall and to report,
back to the Common Council within five months.
Carried.
PROPERTY PURCHASE: Alderman Porter suggested that the balance of private property
in the block adjacent to the properties now being sought in the block where City
Hall is located be referred to the Planning Board as to advisability of purchase.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the Common Council request the Planning Board to study the wisdom
of obtaining the balance of private property adjacent to properties now being
sought in the 200 block of E. Seneca St. and 200 block of N. Aurora St.
Under the question, Mayor Ryan called for a roll call vote which resulted as fellows:
AYES: 3-Johnson, Connolly, Porter
NAYS: 12 - Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Bradley, Gee, Osborn, Komaromi, Horn, Visnyei
The motion was defeated.
On motion the meeting was adjourned until December 19, 1956•
Howard . Sinsabau
Deputy City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDTh0S
(,) AUDIT SHEET
Dec. 5, 1956
City Chamberlain 9.02
The Ithaca Journal $ 22.21
N.Y. Telephone Co. 70.41 •
Burroughs Corp. 151.90
The McBee Co. 20.59
The Todd Co. , Inc. 36.08
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 6.68
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 37.19
J.J. Clynes, Jr. 150.00
arY Hancharik 10.00
'Atlantic Refining Co. 205.49
Automatic Votig Machine Corp. 5.31
W.R. Woodin 12.75
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Harold W. Stark 10.50
Philip Wahl 00.50
Herbert Poole 69.00
Joseph Mignardi 64.50
Florence Maycumber 22.50
Edward W. King 15.00
Williamson Law Book Co. 160.99
H.C. Thorne 47.55
Mack's Photo Copies 44.76
VanNatta Off. Equip. Co., Inc. 25.16
Dr. Geo. F. Brampton 5.00
/ n u u 14.00
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Donohue-Halverson, Inc. 7.11
Dr. Lyman Fisher 25.00
Dr. W.E. Dillenbeck 48.00
Montgomery Ward 14.88
Nary H. Darling 50.00
Carrie P. Shipos 55.50
Ithaca Printing Service 2.00.50
T.G. Miller's 11.51
N.Y. Telephone Co. 87.98
Hall & McChesney, Inc. 236.50
St. St. Tydol Service 17.37
Andy Soyring 2.00
Walsh & Son 14.47
. Elmira Harley Davidson Sales 63.80
Stallman Dist; Co. 11.94
'R.F. Goodrich 119.17
National Welding 3.70
Socony Mobil Oil Co. 27.71
John M. Mulligan 64.00
Precision Tool & Gun 79.47
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas 1.20
White Nurseries 45.00
Thomas M. Underhill 4.10
N.Y.S. Veterinary College 6.00
The Ithaca Journal 264.54
-William J. Riker - Veteran's Day Com. 300.00
Taylor D. Lewis 80.50
Philip Scalise 25.00
Patrick Saggese 38.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. .10.66
The Ithaca Journal 1.5.40
Head's Camera Shop 4.15
National Pecreation Assoc. 10.00
Walsh & Son, Chevrolet, Inc. 7.26
Lent's Inc. 8.94
Aubrey Holman 4.37
Nina Gordani 500.00
Guyda Whiting & Francis Hamilton 21.00
Petrillose Cleaners 83.20
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 11.23 •
City Chamberlain 3.09
Judson W. Hill 18.76
Approved by Finance Committee
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting '00 p.m. Dec. 19, 1956
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Porter,
Osborn, Komaromi, Gentle, Visnyei, Horn
Alderman-elect - Harrison
Attorney - Clynes
Assessor - Avery
Chief of Police - Simmers
Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING ORDINA10E AYTNDMT: Mayor Ryan announced that a public
hearing had been advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in a proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance governing gasoline stations. Attorney Ernest
A. Dahmen, Jr. , who was present, presented the following statement in opposition
to the amendment:
' The Common Council
q City of Ithaca, New York
a- Gentlemen:
I am appearing on behalf of James Rothschild and his sinter, Nancy Deutsch,
who are the owners of the premises located at 327-331 on East State Street. To
further identify this property it is immediately southeast of the Socor_y Gas Station
owned and operated by Joe Conley and immediately north and west of the R.T.G. Esso
Station at the foot of East State Street. You will remember that there was formerly
a Texas Gas Station on this property operated by Henry Kieror_ski and Jack Guthrie
who did business as Ithaca Motors and were the sales and agency for Lincoln-Yercury
cars.
About a year ago this time a portion of this property was condemned and approp-
riated by the State of New York for the Green Street leg of the "Tuning Fork" ,
leaving Mr. Rothschild and his sister a small triangular piece of land on the north-
westerly side next to Conley's Gas Station and a good sized triangular piece on the
southeast side next to the Esso Station and running back to Six Mile Creek.
Soon after construction was commenced on the "Tuning Fork" and as soon as the
amount of land that would be left over could be determined, Mir. aothschild and his
Sister were contacted by the Texas Company relative to their leasing of the remain-
ing lands on the southeasterly side of Green Street Extension of the "Tuning Fork"
for the purpose of erecting a new, modern Texaco Service Station as soon as the
"Tuning Fork" was completed. Pans were drawn, a copy of which I have here before
me for your examination. It then appeared that the "Tunirg Fork" would be completed
by July lst of 191-6, and the Rothschilds and the Texas Company proposed to erect
and operate this station thereafter. However, with the sloT,adown in prcgress of the
"Tuning Fork" it became apparent that there would be no access to this portion of
the "Tuning Fork" until late in the Fall of 1956,. so the plans therefor and the
erection of the building on this site were, therefore, shelved until such time as
it appeared that this segment of the "Tuning Fork" would be open to traffic and it
would be feasible to erect a new station at this location.
Recently there has come before this Body a proposal to restrict the operation
of gas stations within 450 feet of schools, churches, hospitals and other places of
public assembly of 100 or more people and it is my understanding that this hearing
is being held to hear all persons in opposition thereto. Ladies and gentlemen I
think that you can realize the plight of my clients from the situation I have just
described. Here they were in business operating a gas station between two other
gas stations and directly across the street from the Eagles and within 450 feet
of the Strand theatre; through no fault of their own but by appropriation and con-
demnation by the State they were put out of business in the best interests of the
public at large by the use of a portion of their property for the Green Street leg
of the "Tuning Fork". Now if you pass this Ordinance in its present form tonight
you are in effect saying to my clients that they cannot go back into the business
in which they were formerly legally engaged and from which they were ousted through
no fault of their own. Actually the location of the new station would no longer be
on State Street but rather along the southeasterly side of the Green Street Exten-
sion and would in reality be farther from either the '=,aales building or the Strand
theatre than the location of their former gasoline station. This, to me, is con-
demnation of private property rights by the City without just compensation and I
am calling it to your attention for two purposes: (1) To advise you of a very un-
fair situation that this proposed Ordinance would create insofar as my clients are
concerned, and (2) For the purpose of recording our objections to the adoption of
this Ordinance at this particular time in order to lay the framework for future
legal action if the same should become necessary.
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(Attny. Dahmen's statement, con't,)
What is the solution to this problem? As I see it the proposed Ordinance could
be amended so as to provide that no gas station could be erected within 450 feet of
any church, school or hospital, and stop right theta. I do not see why there is
any need for the catch-all portion of the Ordinance covering lodges, theatres,
restaurants, etc. , or secondly it suns to me that you may expressly exclude from t.
the operation of the Ordinance any gasoline station heretofore in actual operation
within a two year period prior to the adoption of this Ordinance, and again renew-
ing operations within two years after the adoption of the Ordinance.
One other thing I would like to point out is that this new segment of the
"Tuning Fork" is being built primarily to handle traffic. There are no other
business establishments, etc. on it yet and being built to handle through traffic
it is the most logical location for a gasoline and service station so that cars on
it will not have to leave it to secure oil, gasoline and other services.
I sincerely hope that you people will give this unfair situation your thought-
ful attention, and provide my clients with appropriate relief. Thank you.
Ernest Dahmen, Attny.
Attorney John LoPinto appeared as a representative of a lay committee of a church
and expressed his belief that the property owners in this case were paid handsomely
for the portion of their property taken for the Tuning Fork. He stated that he
felt the relief sought by W. Dahmen could be obtained by application for a variance
at a later date through the Bd. of Zoning Appeals if the proposed amendment is
adopted now. He disagreed with the thinking that the Eagles Club is a place of
public assembly, and called attention to lair. Dahmen's expressed intent of.seeking
a variance if the ordinance is adopted now. He urged its adoption.
No one else appeared to be heard on this subject and the Mayor declared the hearing
closed.
By Alderman Gentle: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for
further study and report. Notion Defeated
Alderman Johnson stated that Mr. Dahmen's clients have a very unique problem, but
one he felt sure can be solved by applying to the Bd. of Zoning Appeals for a
variance if and when necessary.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that Section I of Article VII of the Zoning Ordinance, Business Districts-
Uses, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following:
Also filling or service or gasoline or motor supply stations subject to the
following restrictions:
Such stations shall not be erected or located within 450 feet of any hospital,
school, church or other building or part thereof used for assembly of 100 persons
or more, for amusement or recreation or meeting place. The distance of 450 feet
is to be measured in a straight line between the closest boundary lines of the
premises involved.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved
Several aldermen, including Johnson, Gentle, and Porter concurred in the .feeling
that a variance in this instance should be granted. Asked for his opinion, Attorney
Clynes advised that the Council may make such a recommendation to the Board of Zon-
ing Appeals if it wishes.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Connolly
14WEAS, the Common Council has deemed it to be in the best interest of the general
public to adopt an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance at this time governing gasoline
stations, and
WWWAS, it also recognizes that adoption of said amendment may create a hardship
In the unique situation presented by Mr. Dahmer,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Common Council that this
condition is recognized; and that the Council hereby recommends to the Board of
Zoning Appeals that a variance be granted, if requested, concerning the property
referred to in Mr. Dahmen's letter and now known as 327-31 E. State St.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Wilkinson Carried.
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RUJLDING CODE MENT: Alderman Johnson presented a proposed amendment to the
Building Code providing for fees for building permits. He explained that, eren
though not required, a public hearing had been advertised on this. He stated that
the Charter & Ordinance Committee and Building Commissioner had met with builders,
contractors and other interested persons and discussed the amendment that was ad-
vertised and that as a result a new schedule of fees had been agreed on and is now
being proposed. He asked that the hearing be conducted on the new schedule of fees
which he presented and reviewed.
Yx. Roy I,& Compton objected to the refund clause and maintained that if a permit
is denied, all of the fee should be refunded. He also objected to the $5.00 fee
for under $5,000. Mr. Richard A. Compton pointed out that new buildings produce
additional taxes and that fees for permits should not be necessary.
Alderman Porter asked for a clarification of the code to give property owners the
right to do home repairs up to $1,000 'without permit. He predicted that a permit
fee may be a hindrance to home owners wishing to make repairs and improvements. On
a the request of Alderman Johnson, section 1402 of the code was read covering local
repairs without permit, Mr. Porter insisted it is still too restrictive, and re-
commended the matter be referred backto the Charter & Ordinance Committee for a
clarification of section 1402.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that section 1403 of Article IV of the Building Code, Application for
permit, be and hereby is amended by adding thereto the following:
The Building Commissioner shall collect the fees according to the following
schedules:
1rJ}! ere the Total Valuation of the Work is:
1. Up to $5,000.00 $5.00
2. For each additional $1,000 over $5,000 or frac-
tion thereof up to and including $25,000. 1.00
3. For each additional $1,000 over $25,000 or frac-
tion thereof up to and including $100,000. .50
4. For each additional $1,000 over $100,000 or frac-
tion thereof up to and including $250,000. .25
5. For each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
exceeding $250,000. .10
In the event that an application for a building permit is not approved, the
applicant shall be entitled to a refund of 50% of the fee paid over $5.00 provided
no construction has been commenced. If construction work has been started and the
application is not approved, no part of the fees paid shall be refunded.
Any Amendment to the application or the plans and specifications upon which
the building permit has been issued may be filed at any time prior to the comple-
tion of the work. An additional fee shall be paid upon any increase in valuation
occurring as a result of the alteration of plans. Such fee shall be based upon
the above fee schedule.
This amendment shall take effect January 1, 1957•
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Porter Carried & Approved
REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD: Attorney Clynes reported that he had conferred with County
Attorney Newman regarding a proposed Regional Planning Board and that a conference
of all three Boards, City, Town and Village, had been requested to agree on final
details. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee.
FLORAL AVE, M PROPERTY: Attorney Clynnes reported that the C.A. Warne Estate property
at 224-26-28 Floral Avenue can be purchased by the City for the sum of $1,500.00.
This was referred to the Finance Committee.
1957 COMPENSATION PLAN: Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a proposed Compen-
sation Plan for 1957. The Plan was considered by groups and acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Sti.mson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Administrative section of the 1957 Compensation Plan be and hereby
is approved and adopted. Carried.
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December 19, 1956
Alderman Johnson recommended that the City Clerk be granted a merit increase of
$250.00 in addition to his regular increment for the year 1957 thereby making his
salary $6,800.. effective Jan. to 1957•
Alderman Osborn questioned this as an exception to a resolution adopted by the
Common Council July 16, 1956 whereby only one increment per year be granted. After
some discussion, it was agreed that this action was taken by the Council for the
guidance of department heads and that the Council has the right to grant additional `.
merit increases if deemed warranted. "
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Stinson
RESOLVED, that a merit increase of $250.00 in addition to his regular increment-
of 't250.00 be granted to the City Clerk for the year 1957, thereby making his
salary $6,800. effective Jan. 1, 1957• - Carried.
By Alderman Stimaon: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the Clerical and Allied section of the 1957 Compensation Plan be
and hereby is approved and adopted. Carried.
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By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that the Legal & Judicial section of the 1957 Compensation Plan be and 3
hereby is approved and adopted. Carried.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Police and Fire Dept. sections of the 1957 Compensation Plan be
and hereby are approved and adopted ?irith the understanding that the provisional
appointment of Acting Fire Chief shall receive the separate annual wage based on
his permanent rank of Assistant Fire Chief plus a bonus of $300.00; and that this
understanding shall exist for the provisional period served in an acting capacity,
making a total salary for Acting Fire Chief of $5,550. for 1957, effective Jan. 1,
1957. Carried.
In approving these sections of the Compensation Plan, it was recommended by Alder-
men Stinson and Johnson that the minimum for Sergeant in the Police Department and
Lieutenant in the Fire Department should be adjusted in 1958•
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Engineering & Allied section of the 1957 Compensation Plan be
and hereby is approved and adopted. Carried.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the Labor Group section of the 1957 Compensation Plan be and hereby
is approved adopted. Carried.
Alderman Stinson reported that all paid officers and employees in all groups except
the labor group had been rated into the new Compensation Plan for the coming year
by the Finance Committee and that a copy of ratings for the respective departments
is recommended for approval. :
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the Common Council has adopted the Compensation Plan for 1957, and
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee of the Council has assigned and approved a proper
salary for each officer and/or employee for 1957 based on said 1957 Compensation
Plan,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the schedules of salaries for officers and/or
employees for the year 1957 as approved by the Finance Committee be and hereby are
approved and ordered filed with the City Clerk as a matter of record.
Carried.
Alderman Stinson reported that it is estimated that the total cost of salary and
wage increase for the year 1957 as a result of the new compensation plan will amount
to approximately $29,255 which may be broken down as follows: '
Police Dept. 8,300 ) 69%
Fire Dept. 11,821 )
Bd. Pub. Wks. 7,734 26%
All Others 1,400 5%
DEPUTY CITY CHAMBERLAIN: Alderman Stinson called attention to the fact that the
position of Deputy City Chamberlain had been authorized by resolution of the Common
Council on Jan. 5, 1938 and he recommended that the Charter be amended to provide
for this position.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the matter of the official status of Deputy City Chamberlain be re-
ferred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee with a view to the drafting of a .Local
Law establishing this office, its duties, its method of appointment and its com-
pensation. Carried.
1 9 5 7 C O M P E N S A T I O N P L A N
ADMINISTRATIVE MINIMUM MAXD9JM 91NUALINCREMENT
Mayor $ $40000 City Charter
City Chamberlain 5 ,300
Deputy City Chamberlain 4,000 4,600 200.
City Clerk, Comptroller 5,300 7,300 250
Deputy City Clerk 4,100 5,300 200
City Assessor 5,600 6 1000 200
Deputy Assessor 4,400 4j800 200
Associate Assessor 500 10000 100 Part Time
Building Commissioner 3,600 4,000 200
Director of Planning 6,300 7,600 200
Associate Planner 5,000 6,000 200
Director of Youth Bureau 4,700 5 ,300 200
Sealer of Weights & Measures 4,000 411600 150
CLERICAL & ALLIED:
Typist 2,350 2,800 150
Senior Typist 2,850 3,300 150
Clerk 2,500 2,950 150
Senior Clerk 3,000 3,450 150
Account Clerk 2,850 3,300 150
Sr. Account Clerk 3,500 4,100 150
Stenographer 2,750 3,200 150
Senior Stenographer 3,400 3,850 150
Sec'y. to Civil Service Comm. 1,000 1,500 75 Part Time
Principal Clerk 3,900 4,900 200
Election Inspectors 10. per day on Registration days
15• 11 it 11 Election & Pri-
mary Day
LEGAL & JUDICIAL:
City Judge 5,500 Part Time
Acting City Judge 15. per diem Part Time
City Attorney 3,500 Part Tisne
City Prosecutor 1,500 Part Time
Probation Officer 1,500 Part 'Time
City Court Clerk 2,900 3,500 150.
POLICE DEPARTMENT:
Police Chief 5,800 6,600 200
Captain 4,950 5 ,400 150
Sergeant 4,500 4,950 150
Patrolman 4,000 4,600 150
Radio Technician 3,900 4,450 150
Parking Meter Maint. Man 3,900 4,450 150
Dog Warden 600 1,000 75 Part Time
School Guards 75 per month Part Time
Meter Checkers 1.50 " hour Part Time
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
Fire Chief 5,800 6,600 200
Asst. Fire Chief 4,950 5,400 150
Fire Lieutenant 4,500 4,950 150
Supt. of Fire Alarms 4,150 4,750 150
Fireman 4,000 4~600 150
Clerk - Bd. of Fire Comm 600 Part Time
ENGINEERING & ALLIED:
Supt. of Pub. Works 8,100 11,400 300
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks.
(Senior Engr.) 5,800 8,050 250
City Engr. (Senior Engr.) 5,800 8,050 250
Assistant Engineer 4,950 5,750 200
Junior Engineer 4,450 4,900 150
Sr. Engr. Aide 3,800 4,400 150
Engr. Aide 3,200 3,650 150
Inspector-Engineering 4,000 4,900 150
City Forester 4,700 5,500 200
Plumbing Inspector 3,500 4,100 150
Electrical Inspector 3,450 3,900 150
Draftsman 3,300 48200 150
LABOR• Emergency
Rates
Janitor 2,800 3,100 150
Supervisor 2.42 2.66 .04 pr.hr. 3.25
Foreman 2.10 2.34 .04 " " 2.85
Skilled 1.89 2.05 .04 it " 2.65
Semi-skilled 1.73 1.89 .04 " " 2.40
Laborer 1.50 1.70 .04 It " 2.25
Golf Course Manager 57.00 pr. wk.
Groundsman ?3.00 4 .00
Cleaner 7
Seasonal Laborer 1.32 11 hr,
APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL
THIS j, :th DAY OF DECEMBER 1956.
150
SALARY PAYROLL
Payroll Rating
Effective Jan. 1, 1957
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CLCHTCAL & ALLIED
John F. Ryan- Mayor `4,000
Geo. A. Bl_ean v City Clerk £, 50 S e a
H.J. Sinsabaugh-' Dep. City Clerk 4,900
B.F. Duniavey Sr. Acct. C]k, 4,190
Barbara Barrus,- Sr. Clerk 3,450
Susan Hastings" Stenog. 2,750
Adeline C. Lu1.1 Chamberlain 5300
John D. Wri ght. Dep. Chamberlain 4,200
Mary F. Benson Sr. Acct. Clk. 3,500
Doris M. Olney Acct. Clerk 1,150
Shirley A. .Rich `/ Acct. Clerk 2,850
Judith Bi ckal ✓, Prov. Clerk 2,500
Edw. J. Casey / City Judge 5,500
J.J. Clynes, Jr.'" City Attny. 3,500
" " " City Prosecutor 1,500
Jean Carrell City Court Clerk 2,900
Marjorie Mick v' . Prov. Part time Sr. Clk. 1,000 P.T.
Kathleen Quinn Sr. Clerk 3,300
H.C. Thorne Dir. of Planning 7,200
Robt. E. Titus Prov. Assoc. Planner 5,000
Alan L. Chase " It " 5,000
Geo. W. Tucker Draftsman 2.00 pr. hr.
Bertha L. Crysler Sr. Typist 3,300
M.C. Dan Avery Assessor. 5,800
Clo Calistri Dep. Assessor 4,800
J.A. Leachtenauer' Assoc. " 1,000
Wm. A. Hei.dt, Jr.
/ it " 700
Harry B. Lock7•rood ✓ Bldg. Comm. 3,600
T.H. Underhill ,.: Draftsman (Temp. P.T. ) 1.50 pr. hr.
F.J. Laverty Supt. of Pub. Wks. 11,100
L.H. Cass ✓ City Engr. 7,850
' R.S. raker " Forester 5,500
E.W. i iel<'hen, Jr.,/ Jr. F,-,gr. 4,900
(if appt. Asst. Engr. ) 4,950
J.A. Dougherty✓ 0 Engr. Aide 4,250
(if appt. Jr. Ergr.) 4,450
K.J. Rapa].ee✓ Engr. Aide 4,250
N.J. Ryan ✓ Principal Clerk 4,900
L.J. Frantz �' Janitor 3,100
E.P. Nedrowt:f Sealer Wts. & iisrs. 4,6o0
\ / R. Milks Scey, C. Serv. Comm. 1,500
v J.W. Hill -" Dir. of Youth Bureau 5,050
Marilyn A. Cameron , Stenog 2,7c0
Audley*F. Tfloom Elec. Insp. 3,900
WATER & SEWER DEPT. PAYROLL
Chas. W. Rich Asst. to Supt. Pub. Wks. 7,050
Walter F. Gray Plumbing Insp. 4,100
Dorothy Harris Sr. Typist 3,300
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POLICE DEPARTP NT `-
Payroll Rating
Effective Jan. 1, 1957
Name of Employee, Title 1957 Salary
William C. Simmers Chief of Police $6400
Herbert L. VanOstrand Captain 5250
Ronald J. Casciotti Captain 5250
Donald E. Wallenbenk Sergeant 4800
Raymond Wilkinson n 4800
Raymond Price " 4800
Lew R. Cornelius n 4800
John L. Brown It Moo
Russell R. Savey " 4500
Elett C. Brooks Pztnolman 4450
Herbert S. Cummings " 4450
Henry B. Johnsen " L1450
Lawrence P. Griffin It 4450
Albert 0. Curry I' 4450
John P. Mikula n 4450
Robert E. Spencer n 4450
Robert E. Day n 4450
Joseph F. Cummings " 4450
Everett A. Robinson n 4450
Donald D. Tompkins " 4450
Clifford H. Axtell n 4450
Frederick J. Alexander n 4456
Richard H. Parr, Jr. It 4450
Daniel E. Pardon it 4450
Leland G. Wilkinson n 4450
Ray VanOrman, Jr. " 4450
Joseph P. Jamarusty I' 4450
Edwin J. Townsend . " 4450
Leon J. OtBranski " 4300
Richard B. Rohrer n 4300
Billy J. Belous n 4100%
John R. Capozzi tl 4150
Edward R. Traynor " 4150
David Norman it 4150
Robert R. Wilcox n 4000
Ralph M. Rasch, Jr. n 4000
Keene M. Brown Asst. Radio Tech. 4300
John T. Feller Pk. Meter Main. 4100
Gail Che Prov. Steno. 2750 or 3400 if Sr. Steno
Chester M. Armstrong Dog Warden 1000
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BUDGET 1tF,UISITIONS FOR ^1HE YEAR 1957
To: The Mayor & Common Council:
Budget requisitions for the year 1957, as filed by the various City Departments,
have been compiled and are presented herewith for Council consideration as follows:
1955 1956 1957 1957
1, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS $udeet $u -et Estimate Tent ative Amended
110 City Clerk $ 211,950 $ 22,950 $ 23,600 "-,2 --7 21.,1n00.00
114 Bd. Pub. Works Admin. 17,035 17,035 17,710 17,710
116 City Engineer 21,480 21,730 20 M O 28.180
119 City Hall 18,655 18,000 18,000 181000
119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 11,000 8,865 6,000 6.000
j 161 Street Cleaning 22,235 21,048 22,535 22.2'15
162 Refuse and Garbage 58,523 53,914 53,600
168 Storm Sewers 11,085 11,283 12,268 12,22-S-
169 Mosquito Control 2,800 3,000 3,000 '3.000
180 Street Lighting 28,000 32,000 32,000 22.00;()
181 Highway Maintenance 95,042 98,059 104,500 97.-n0
182 Snow & Ice 16,885 22,197 23,5 00 2�,0'x'7
183 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 3,826 3,020 2,400 2,400
184 Bridge Maintenance 19,176 24,169 24,084 ??,784
185 Creeks it 8,319 8,190 8,050 81,090
186 Snow If 8,808 8,995 90000 19•00O
187 Traffic Control 12,563 14,369 18;057 !4.7y7
230 Forestry ivision 39,052 38,710 ,6 0
Y z3oA- 6,983 6,896 L`-'",
231 Percy Field
232 Stewart Park 24,551 23,000 22,400 22,300
234 Golf Course 10,598 10,910 11075 11.,275
250 Mun. Parking Areas 1,134 1,334 1,300 1,300
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,300 1,000 400 1;^0
252 Cemetery 9,853 9,406 9,800 9,770
2S3 Airport 2,429 2,316 1,800 2.2K0
TOTAL BD. PUB. ?qKS. L473 282 $482.396 $505,.119 4-;2,611-6.00
2, FIRE DEPARTMENT
132 Fire Fighting $213,079 $167,450 $172,629
4 975 5,250 5,250 5,250
133 Fire Dept. B1dgs. d;218,0 4 :$172 700 $177__!,__879 189,100
TOTAL FIRE DEPT. __5
3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL
101 Common Council $ 2,713 780 1,130 -`r0�'_ 1, 2?•n0
102 Mayors Office 8,118 4,600 4,500 4--
108 Chamberlain 21,415 22,015 22,200 22.?00
111 Assessor 20,700 12,450 15,000 1 4.,,000
112 Attorney 4,900 4,950 4,700 4.()0()
113 Civil Service 1,600 1,700 2,050 1.700
117 Elections 7,810 7,695 7,696 7,1!,06
118 City Court 18,425 17,075 17,275 18 _.-
121 Planning Board 2,900 22,350 28,150 26_a50
122 Municipal Surgeon 2,000 2,500 4,000 2_,250
128 Employees Ret. System 76,125 88,542 87,053 87053
128A S-3cial Security 2,600 2,500 2,500 21,800
129 Undistributed 560 615 613 613 --
130 Palice Dept. 192,860 194,454 205,025 ?_13,2.55
134 Bldg. Comm. 1,725 8,125 12,700 10,450
137 Sealer of silts. & Msrs. 4,075 5,200 5,260 5,250
138 Public Pound 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
139 Parking Meters 10,650 13,250 12,050 1
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260 Piiscel. Exp. 28,616 38,575 50,181
261 Workmens Comp. 5,500 5,500 611600 ,000
Youth Commission 7,800 9,250 28,250 28,250
Contingent Fund X5,000 26.114.41 25.000 25.000 6 2 00
TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL $439,192 $489.340.41 $543,033
4. DEBT SERVICE
270 Principal $ 4,000 34,000 34,000 i0 1?
271 Interest 320 9,780 9,170 9, 70
273 Int. on Temp. Loans 400 600 500 400
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $ 4,720 44,380 43,670 4:1,5?0
1955 1956 1957 1957
5. CONST. & PERM. IT,:IPROVI-NP NT Buffet Budqet Estimate TPntati_ve
1. Surface treatment of dirt streets $15,000 Fro!- :RF<;F;rva
2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000
3. Gravel basing of streets 100000
4. Replace portion of Six Mi. Creek Wall 13,700 11 00
5 Storm Sewer on Tompkins St. 6,260
6. Stewart Park bath house repairs 5,000
7. Gunite facing wall in 6 Mi. Crk. 6~300
TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM. IMPi 119.640 $15.840 66.260 19,960
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6. STET DART PARK FUND
Golf Course Clubhouse Addition 9.600 - -
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.
6-A t-
1. Bd. of Pub. Wks. $473,282:00 $482,396.00 $505,119.00<-:9�
2. Bd. of Fire Comm. 218,054.00 172,700.00 177,879.00 389,
3. Under Common Council 4'3(),192.00 489.340.41 549.0'33.00 .5
TOTAL MAINTENA*ICE 1,130,528.00 1,144,436.41 1,226,031.00 :1--,?19,556-
4. DEBT SERVICE 4,720.00 44,380.00 43,670.00 4'3,570
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE 1,135,248.00 1,188,816.41 1,269,701.00
5. CONST. & PERM IMP. 19,64o.00 15,840.00 66,260.00 3-r,96n
Golf Course Clubhouse 9,600.00 - - -
TOTAL ALL REQUISITIONS 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41 1,335,961.00 1,2u3
6. CAPITAL RESERVES - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41 1,335,961.00 !,?P 3-,e,--47
Surplus from prior year 79,127.33 116,685.18 50,000.00
I-Iiscel. Revenues 315,978.05 407.150.00 414.200.00�.� 9,600
475,105.38 523,835.18 484,200.0048g,6m
Taxes on assessed value of
` 75,531,401 c: $9.00 per M.
for 1955 . . . . . . . . . 679,782.62
On Ass'd. value of $76,713,470
$9.00 per M for 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 690,421.23
Estimated for 1957 $9.00 695,000.00 6c5,",00
TOTAL INCOAZ 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41 1,179,200.00 1,1.P4,600
PespectfullY,gubmitted
Geo. A. Blean, City Cler
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December 19, 1956
TENTATIVE BUDGET: Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a proposed tentative bud-
get for the year 1957 for consideration. He explained that all salary and wage in-
crease anticipated in the compensation plan had been included in the budget for the
Department of Public works when first presented but that such increases had not been
included in the others but have now been included by the Finance Committee in the
tentative figures recommended for approval at this time. He further noted that the
maintenance budget for the Board of Public Works had been reduced to the final 1956
figure with an additional amount of $10,000.00 for a tree removal contract.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter that the tentative budget for the
Board of Public Works be amended by adding thereto 1250.00 to budget item 4'110, City
Clerk, thereby making a total for all items under control of the Board of $492;646.;
and that it be and hereby is approved as amended.
Carried.
Alderman Stimson reviewed the Fire Department budget and explained that it did not
include a request for a new fire truck and four additional firemen at this time.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for the Fire Department for 1957 in the total
amount of X189,100 be approved. Carried.
„'FINGER LAKES ASSOC. AGREEMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that the amount of 592
had been deleted from Budget Item "101, Aldermen, for renewal of a contract with
r Finger Lakes Association for the year 1957 for publicity services.
r` By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and Finger Lakes Association in the
amount of $591,90 for publicity services for the year 1957 as presented at the last
meeting of the Council be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign and execute same on behalf of the City.
Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for items under control of the Council for 1957
be amended by adding thereto $592.00 to budget item 7101, Aldermen, thereby making
a total of $538,6'52.00 for this group; and that it be and hereby is approved as
amended. Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for Debt Service in the total amount of $43,570
be and hereby is approved. Carried.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had deleted the following items
from the proposed budget for Construction & Permanent Improvements:
1. Surface treatment of dirt streets 15,000 -
2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000
3. Gravel basing of streets 10,000
6. Stewart Park bathouse repairs 5.000
5. Gunite facing wall in Six Mile Creek 6,300
He explained that it is proposed to finance the first three items from Capital Re-
serve Fund `3, Street Paving, and that other means of financing the repairs at
Stewart Park bathouse may be found before the final budget is adopted in May. A
tentative budget for improvements is therefore recommended at $19,960.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee to appropriate `35,000
from Capital Reserve Fund 4'3, Street Paving, for surface treatment of dirt streets,
curb & gutter renewal, and gravel basing of dirt streets be tentatively ja�pdroved.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn ,,arrl .
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for Construction & Permanent Improvements in
the total amount of $19,960 be and hereby is approved.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 2 - Johnson, Porter Carried.
Alderman Stimson reviewed the total budget summary including income estimated at
this time for budget purposes which shows a total gross budget as amended of
$1,283,928.00 with an estimated income of$1,184,600.00.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the budget summary be approved; and that the total gross tentative
budget as amended of $1,283,928.00 together with an estimated income of $1,184,600
be and hereby is approved.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Gibson Carried.
In approving the total tentative budget Aldermen Gibson, Johnson and Gentle criti-
cized the lack of any provision for Capital Reserves and urged that serious consid-
eration be given this matter before final budget adoption.
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December 19,' 1956
ADDITIONAL APPF:OPR TIONS: Alderman St�mson reviewed the need for additional
appropriation for several of the 1956 bydget accounts and presented a resolution
thereon which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the sum of $1,286.43 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contin-
gent Fund to Current Appropriations in accordance with the following schedule:
Acct. No. Title of Account Amount
111 City Assessor 400.00 ho
118 City Judge 200.00
128 Social Security 186.43
wo
261 Workmen's Compensation 500.00
1,286.43
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
-AUDIT: Alderman Wilkinson suggested that this meeting be adjourned until Dec. 27th
for final audit of bills for the year 1956 and such other business as may be neces-
sary, and he so moved but there was no second to his motion. The Clerk advised
that it will be necessary to make a final audit of bills as suggested by Alderman
Wilkinson and recommended that if there is no other business to warrant another
meeting of the Council before the and of the year that the Finance Committee be given
the power to make the final audit which may be approved at the first regular meet-
ing in January.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Johnson
WHEREAS, it is customary to make a final audit of all unpaid bills before the end
of each fiscal year; and since it is impossible to have such an audit for 1956
ready for approval at this time, and
I&MREAS, it seems impracticable to call the full Council back in session a week
hence for this sole purpose, since the next regular meeting of the Common Council
will be held on Jan. 2, 1957,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT P_ESOLVED, that the Finance Committee of the Common Council be
empowered, authorized and directed to convene as an auditing committee on or before `
Dec. 31, 1956 for the purpose of making the final audit for the year 1956; such
audit to be subject to the subsequent approval of the Common Council on Jan. 2, 1957%
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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