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CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan-2 , 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Porter,
Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn.
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - Simmers
Chamberlain - Lull
Deputy Chamberlain - Wright
Assessor - Avery
Director of Planning - Thorne
Clerk - B lean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: Minutes of the regular meeting held Dec. 5th and the adjourned regular
meeting held Dec. 19th were duly approved.
AUDIT: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had met on Dec. 28,
1956 and made a final audit of bills for 1956.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the action of the Finance Committee be approved and that the bills
as audited by the Finance Committee be approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
ACTING CITY JUDGE: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Edward W. King as Act-
ing City Judge for the year ending Dec. 31, 1957 and asked Council confirmation there-
of.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Edward W. King as Acting City Judge for
the term of one year, ending Dec. 31, 1957, be approved and confirmed.
Carried.
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Seville S.
Reulein as a Commissioner of Public Works for a term of six .years, ending Dec. 31,
1962, and asked for Council confirmation thereof.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that the Yayor's appointment of Seville S. Reulein as a Commissioner of
Public Works for six years, ending Dec. 31, 1962, be approved and confirmed.
Carried
APPOINTMENTS: Mayor Ryan announced the following list of appointments which do not
require Council approval:
Deputy Assessor Clo Calistri 3 years, ending Dec. 31, 1959
Police Comm Langford F. Baker 3 " it Dec. 31, 1959
Member of Housing Authority James Conley 5 " It Oct. 17, 1961
Exam. Bd. of Electricians Henry H. Happel 3 " It Dec. 31, 1959
" " " Plumbers Adelbert L. Hull 3 " it Dec. 31, 1959
Member Planning Bd. William 14. Reeder 3 " " Dec. 31, 1959
Bd. of Appeals on Bldg. Code. A.D. Gentle 3 " " Dec. 31, 1959
Bd. of Zoning Appeals Francis J. Sigler 3 " Dec. 311 1959
STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor :cyan announced that the standing committees of the
Council for 1956 will remain in effect until new standing committees are selected
and he asked the Aldermen to indicate to him their preference of the committees on
which they wish to serve.
PARKING AUTHOPITY: Mayor Ryan recommended that the Council consider the establish-
ing of a Parking Authority and he presented the following statement on this subject:
"Members of the Common Council, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Lately, we have heard much about the lack of parking all over our city, but
particularly in the central shopping area. Of course, Ithaca is not alone in this
situation. I have reviewed in the past several weeks many articles, booklets, and
brochures - all showing a desperate need for parking in almost every city in the
country. A great many of these cities have, within the last year or two, done much
to alleviate the parking situation, and have now in operation self-amortizing and, in
some cases , profitable off-street parking.
We in Ithaca are unique only in that we have discussed off-street parking for the
last three years, not because we have done very much about it. It has been discussed
at great length from city board to board and in the Council, but, of course, so far
no parking spaces have resulted.
I am deeply concerned with the matter of off-street parking. It is excellent
service which is self-supporting and which results in profit; it keeps all business
in Ithaca possible and maintains the assessed valuations of the property in our cen-
tral shopping area and parking fringe residential areas for longer periods during
the day and evening at very nominal prices.
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r' Parking Authority (Con It)
Therefore, I wish this Council would give' s6rious consideration to establishing
a City Parking Authority similar to others around the country, and particularly to
that of White Plains, New York. It will operate entirely independently of various
boards, commissions, surveys, and politics, but with some checks by this Council.
It will be a Parking Authority which will have 'teeth and be able to function inde-
pendently as a sound business in the best interest of our area without burdening
the taxpayers of the City of Ithaca.
I have several brochures of the white Plains Parking Authority which I would
like to have the members of this Council study. I am trying to get some additional
copies and, as soon as they arrive, they will be put into your hands.
Gentlemen, the parking problem is one that we should attack as quickly as possible
and not football it around from pillar to post. I personally am very much in favor
of a sound Parking Authority - as good as the White Plains Authority, better if we
can make it so. I hope every member of the Council will give me his support. I
will ask the City Attorney to study thoroughly the White Plains Parking Authority
setup and come up with a rough draft within thirty days so that we may discuss fur-
ther the establishing of a Parking Authority for the City of Ithaca.
Alderman Visnyei concurred with the Mayor's recommendation.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's recommendation be supported and referred to the Charter
& Ordinance and Finance Committees for joint study and report as soon as possible,
with the Chairman of the Charter & Ordinance Committee to be Chairman of the joint
committees for this purpose. Carried.
TAPE RECORDING COUNCIL MEETINGS: The Clerk read a letter from radio station 14HCU
j requesting permission to continue broadcasting proceedings of the Common Council
during 1957• It was noted that on occasions meetings of the Council have taken
as long as two and one-half hours during which there are invariably certain-items
which might be considered rather insignificant or at least not universally impor-
tant., It was requested that on these occasions the radio station be given permiss-
ion to delete certain discussions which may be of minor importance in order that '
during the broadcast time, more attention may be focused on the more important items
on the agenda.
Alderman Johnson recommended approval on the same basis as last year with the under-
standing that after the entire meeting has been broadcast any long subject of par-
ticular interest may be broadcast later by itself provided that no part thereof is
deleted.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that WHCU be granted permission to tape record all Common Council meetings
for 1957 on the same basis as in 1956, namely, that the tapes be not edited, be
used in full at one broadcast after each meting, be not used for any political
purpose and be not interrupted with commercial announcements.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - Horn Carried.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that WHCU is granted permission to make a special broadcast of any long
topic of discussion in Common Council proceedings, deemed to be of particular in-
terest, subsequent to the broadcast of the entire meeting if no part of such topic
is deleted.
During a lengthy discussion which ensued, it was understood that the tapes will be
made available to station WTKO as was done in 1956.
AYES: 9 - Johnson, Gee, Harrison, Gibson, Porter, Osborn, Komaromi, Gentle, Horn
NAYS: 4 - Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Visnyei
Carried,
ACTING MAYOR: Alderman Wilkinson nominated Alderman Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr. for
appointment as Acting Mayor for the ensuing year, and the nomination was seconded
by Alderman Gibson. There were no other nominations offered and Alderman Johnson
was appointed Acting Mayor by unanimous consent.
OFFICIAL NEMAEM: By Alderman Stinson: • seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that pursuant to section 232 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca,
the Ithaca Journal be and hereby is designated as the official newspaper of the City.
Carried.
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DEPOS_I'V'ORIES: By Alderman Stimson: secdhded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 33 df the City Charter of the City of Ithaca,
the First National Bank and the Tompkiho County Trust Company be and they hereby
are designated as the official depositbries for all city funds for the ensuing year
as follows:
FIRST NATIONAL BANK:
Water & Sewer Fund
Fire Relief Fund
TOMPKINS COTj TY TRUST CO..
City of Ithaca, General Fund
Employees' Withholdings for Social Security Contribution
Employees' U.S. Savings Bonds Account
Workmen's Compensation Reserve Fund (Time Account)
-, Firemen's Relief Fund to It
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Relief Fund Time Account
Arterial Highway Fund (Time account)
¢" City Cemetery Trust Fund
Hillick " " it
Holmes-Stamp
Storms "
Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving
#4, Bridges
45, Public Works Equip.
#6. Water & Sewer
#7, Off-Street Parking
#8, Water & Sewer Dept. Equip.
"g, General Municipal Bldg.
Carried.
COLLATERAL TO SECURE DEPOSITS: The Clerk reported that under present agreements,
the Tompkins County Trust Co. is required to deposit $300,000 in approved collateral
to secure deposits and the First National is required to deposit $200,000 for like
purpose. He reported that there is now on deposit in a safe deposit box in the
Trust Co. $460,000 in U.S. Treasury Bonds and that under an escrow agreement approved
by the Council there is on deposit with the Chase National Bank of New York the sum
of $200,000 in U.S. Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in the First National Bank.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Co. and the
First National Bank as reported by the City Clerk be approved as to form and suf-
ficiency. Carried.
PUBLIC OFFICAWI BONDS: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of the 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 1957:
NAME TITLE AMOUNT BOND NO.
Adeline Co Lull City Chamberlain $50,000 Columbia Cas. Co.
F.B. 199777-D
Edw. J. Casey City Judge 2,000 F.B. 199778-D
City Clerk 2,000
Dep. City Clerk 20000
Sr. Clk. - Clks. Off. 1,000
City Marshall 1,000
Clerk, City Court 2,000
Dep. Chamberlain 5,000
Position Schedule Clk. - Chamb. Off. 5,000 F.B. 199779-A
It it is 5,000
it it 5,000
it it 5,000
Act. City Judge 2,000
Clerk, Traffic Ct. 1,000
Carried.
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January 2 , 1957
REGULAR MEETING DATE: By Alderman "Ailkinaph: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the regular meeting date of the Common Council be set for 7:30 p.m.
on the first Wednesday of each month. d,arried.
PARKING METER INSTALLATIONS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works on
Dec. 12th authorized the following changes in location of parking meters and had
requested the Council to ratify their action:
a. Install 12 parking meters along the north side of State St. between N. Aurora
St. and the west side of the Tuning Fork. Parking rate to be 5¢ - 30 min.; 10¢
60 min. - one hour limit.
b. Eliminate eight parking meters along the north side of east Seneca St. just
east of North Aurora St,
c. Install eight parking meters along the south si�'e of east Seneca St. just
east of the new concrete pavement for the Tuning Fork. Rate for parking to be
5¢ - 30 min. ; 10¢ - 60 min. - one hour limit.
He then reported that the Traffic Advisory Committee on Dec. 17th,had taken
action requesting the Common Council to amend the traffic ordinance to make one-
hour parking available on the south side of E. Seneca St. from a point 150 feet
from the Tuning Fork to Schuyler P1. and that this area be preferably metered.
Due to some inconsistencies in the recommendations it was suggested by the City
Attorney that they be referred to the Finance Committee for proper consideration.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the actions of the Board of Public Works and Traffic Advisory Com-
mittee in these matters be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
PARKM_MTER REVENUES: Alderman Stimson presented the following report on reve-
nues received from all parking meters during the year 1956:
Total gross receipts $89,130.25
Less Amount paid for new meter heads used in the
critical business areas i o62.50
$78,067.75
Amount appropriated in 1956 budget 72,000.00
Balance transferred to Capital Res. Fund 47,
Off-Street Parking, as authorized by C.C. June 6th t 6.067.75
WATER. & SEWER DEPAPTMENT BUDGET FOR 1957: The Clerk presented a budget for the
Water & Sewer Dept. for the year 1957 in the total gross amount of $326,950.00
and explained that it had been approved by the Board of Public Works on Dec. 26,
1956 and referred to the Council for approval as recommended by N.Y.S. Dept. of
Audit & Control examiners.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the budget be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report. Carried.
ANNUAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of annual reports for 1956 from the
Veteran Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Building Commissioner.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
they hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Alderman Wilkinson reported that the Traffic Advis-
ory Committee recommended two-hour parking in the 200 block of Prospect Street.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Limited Parking, be amended by adding thereto the following:
Two-hour parking
Prospect Street - 200 block, north side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
COITT'011 COUNCIL PFOOF7DUIGS
AUDIT SHEET
17AIUARY 2; 1956
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H. C. Thorne 20.'�O
Ccarrie P. Shipps 5 25
Les Diner 11- 55
Farrell ' s Diner 2.80
John IV. IMillgan 64.00
Thomas Underhill 2.35
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CASCADILLA AVENUE CLOSING: By Alderman Wilkifi son: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be directed to close the 200 block of
Cascadilla Ave. to through traffic with acces$ thereto to be available to residents,
fire, police and garbage collection crews of the Dept. of Public Works.
Carried.
DEED - TOMPKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:
By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman. Komaromi
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Attorney be and hereby are authorized to deed to
Tompkins County all the right, title and interest that the City may have in the
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital located on S. ruarry St. in accordance with the
request presented at the Dec. 5th meeting.
Attorney Clynes advised that the Tompkins Co. Board of Supervisors had adopted a
resolution authorizing the use of any money realized from the sale of the hospital
for improvements at the new hospital at the Biggs site on the Trumansburg Rd.
;�. Motion Carried.
' YOUTH BUPEAU: Alderman Gibson presented a resolution authorizing the continuation
of the Youth Bureau which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Gee
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for continuation
of the Youth Bureau to the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval, and if app-
roved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of
funds expended on said project, as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as
amended,
NOW THMEFOI,E 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
present said application to the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval. This
resolution shall take effect immediately.
Adopted by the following vote:
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
PERMANENT PERSONAL REGISTRATION: Expressing a feeling that the Aldermen be better
informed on personal permanent registration as it affects the City and County,
Alderman Wilkinson recommended that a study of this matter be undertaken by the
Charter & Ordinance Committee for proper consideration and adoption if deemed ad-
visable.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Charter & Ordinance Committee be requested to make a study of
permanent personal registration as it affects the City and County and report back
with a recommendation thereon as soon as possible.
Carried.
TELEVISION RATE INCREASE: Alderman Stimson reported receipt of complaints regard-
ing a 25¢ increase in the monthly rental charge for television cable service,
effective Jan. 1, 1957. He expressed the feeling that this may be in violation of
the Television Franchise in cases where poles are not being used.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for
study and report. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. Aa&_n�
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COP'R ON COUNCIL PFOCF.' C8
CITY OF ITH t Cfi , -\I.Y.
Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor- I'.yan
Aldermen - Johnson, I,iurphy, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Porter, Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei,
Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Clerk Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
STANDING MMITTEES: hayor Ryan announced his appointments of standing committees
of the Common Council for the year 1957 as follows:
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Stimson, '•'ilkinson, Murphy, Mrs. Osborn, Connolly
CHARTTI AND OPDIF'-PNCE
Johnson, Mrs. Osborn, Murphy, Stimson, Horn
COUNTY RELATIONS
Visnyei, Mrs. Harrison, Gee, Johnson, Gibson
YOUTH AND RECREATION PELATIONS
Gibson, Gentle, Visnyei, Komaromi, Porter
PUBLIC WORKS PT,LP..TIONS
Gentle, Komaromi, Stimson, Wilkinson, Porter
HEALTH
Connolly, Visnyei, Horn, Mrs. Harrison, 'Jilkinson
FIRE DEPARTATrIT F.ELA.TION:S
Hurphy, Gee, Gibson, Johnson, Gentle
POLICE DEPAF IrIMT RELATICNS
Komaromi, Stimson, Johnson, Murphy, Gee
TRAFFIC
Mrs. Osborn, Porter, Horn, Wilkinson, Komaromi
CIVIL DEFENSE
Horn, Visnyei, Connolly, Porter, Pairs. Harrison
The "Iayor recommended and urged that all members of the Council make an effort to
attend meetings of '�oth the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees in the future
to be better informed on matters under discussion.
The Mayor then announced that this special meeting had been called for the purpose of
authorizing a Bill on the proposed annexation of the Elmira-Spencer Road 'later District
area, a Bill on the proposed sale of lands in the Percy Field-Bergholtz Tract area to
the Board of Education and to consider the offer of x%172,500.00 for the three proper-
ties at the corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets which the city is now trying to ac-
quire through condemnation proceedings.
ANNE«A_TION - SPENCER KOAD AF"A: Alderman Stimson presented a resolution which vas
acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman I,aurphy
'iMaEAS, the Spencer-Elmira Road Water District area has indicated an interest in
annexation to the City of Ithaca, and
, i11P!,,AS, this Common Council has approved a plan for the annexation of this area,
NUJ TTirREFOF'r 8E IT I rSOLITTD, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to
contact our State Assemblyman and our State Senator with the rep-uest that they initiate
proper legislation in the 1957 Session of the New York State Legislature for the an-
nexation of this area as follows:
ALL THAT TRACT OF PAFCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ithaca, County of Tompkins
and State of New York, bounded and described as folloT-rs: Beginning at the intersection
of the south boundary of the City of Ithaca and the center line of the right of way of
the Delaware, Lackawanna and 'restern Railroad Company where said right of way adjoins
and runs parallel 7i7ith the right of gray of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company;
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January 16, 1957
Annexation - Spencer Rd. Area (Con't.)
thence southwesterly along the center line of said right of way to its intersection
with the center line of Cayuga Inlet; thence easterly, southerly and westerly along
the center line of said Cayuga Inlet to its intersection with the center line of
said right of way of the Delaware, Lackawanna and rlestern Failroad Company, thence
along the center line of said Railroad right of way, on a curve to the left, and
continuing, along said center line in a northeasterly direction, to its intersection
with the south boundary of the City of Ithaca; thence west along the south boundary
of the City of Ithaca to the place of beginning.
Unanimously Carried.
BD. OF EDUCATION - SALE OF LAND: Alderman Stinson reported that because in the legal
sense park lands are held for the people of the State of New York in general, it
therefore becomes necessary for the city to get permission to dispose of park lands,
to discontinue their use for park purposes, convey title and to provide for the use
of the money resulting from the sale thereof. He explained that former City lttorney
Lee had ruled that $33,000 of the proceeds of the proposed sale must be desposited
in a Park Fund subject to provisions of section 130 of the City Charter and that the
balance would be available for other purposes. He presented a resolution which was
acted upon as follows:
C By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
."' '1HEFEAS, this Common Council has approved the transfer of certain lands to the Ithaca
City School District for the sum of 1170,000.00 under a contract dated Dec. 11, 1956,
and pursuant to a resolution of this Council dated Dec. 5, 1956,
NO-1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to
contact our State Assemblyman and our State Senator with the request that they
initiate proper legislation in the 1957 Session of the New York State Legislature to
authorize the City of Ithaca to act as follows:
1. To discontinue the use of certain park lands described in the aforementioned
contract so that the City of Ithaca may sell these lands to the Ithaca City
School District.
2. To authorize the City to grant and convey such lands to said School District.
3. To direct that the sum of '33,000. of the sale price be deposited in the Park
Fund and X137,000.00 of the sale price be deposited in the General Fund.
Unanimously Carried.
OFF-STREET PARKING - SENECA & AURORA STFETTS:
By Alderman Johnson: "seconded by Alderman Gee
G7E,T EAS, the City Attorney has reported to the Bo-rd of Public Works that an offer
has been received from attorneys for the three properties at the north-east corner
of Seneca and Aurora Streets, for the site of an off-street parking lot for the total
sum of X172,500. and
"WIREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended to this Common Council that said
offer of `'172,500. for the three properties involved be accepted, which offer shall
provide for occupancy by April 1, 1957,
N0f-1 TWITZ-F'0FE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public 'Forks
be approved and that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized and directed to
accept said offer on behalf of the City for the e cquisition of said properties; and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute any necessary legal
documents regarding the transaction.
Alderman Murphy expressed his opinion that the price of ` 172,500 for this parking
site is too expensive and exceeds by a considerable amount the appraised value of
the three properties involved, made by both local and out-of-town appraisers re-
tained by the City. He stated thpt he thought it was the wrong location for a park-
ing site and that he would prefer to see a lot or lots developed in the area immed-
iately west of Cayuga Street to conform with the westward movement of the business
area which he visioned as less expensive. He also stated that in the over-all plan
the city will be losing an adequate central fire station. For these reasons he urged
thet the Council reject the offer.
Alderman Stinson criticized the use of other city-owned property to make this site
self-sustaining and warned that the relocation of City Hall and central fire station
wrill increase the city's bonded indebtedness substantially. He noted that the loss
of parking spaces on the street and in the rear of the three buildings as compared
with the amount expected to be provided. He expressed his feeling that popular vote
is opposed to this purchase and urged its rejection.
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Alderman Johnson reminded the Council that the matter has already been approved by
all other City Boards and the question at this time is to decide -whether to settle
the condemnation proceedings by accepting this offer which he termed as reasonable.
Attorney Clynes reviewed the contents dP a letter from attorneys for the Pratt Prop-
erty wherein it was stated that this pArcel was included in the total sale price with
the understanding that the owners r9tain possession of and the right to move all
greenhouse equipment and fixtures. He also advised that the negotiations for all
three parcels have been pursued with t hb understanding that the City acauire title
thereto by April 1, 1957•
Alderman Johnson then amended his original motion to cover these conditions and re-
introduced it as follows:
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gee
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reported to the Board of Public Works that an offer
has been received from attorneys for the three properties at the north-east corner
of Seneca and Aurora Streets, for the site of an off-street parking lot, for the
total sum of X172,500. , and
',1HEREAS, the Board of Public ?,Yorks has recommended to this Common Council that said
offer of X172,500. for the three properties involved be accepted, which offer shall
provide for occupancy, by April 1, 19579
NO`•1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works
be approved and that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized and directed to
accept said offer on behalf of the City for the acquisition of said properties; and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute any necessary legal
documents regarding the transaction, and
BE IT FUTHEER RESOLV70, that the acceptance of said offer be subject to the following
understanding:
1. That the owners of the Pratt property retain possession of and the right to
move all greenhouse equipment and fixtures, at their own expense.
2. That the acceptance of the offer shall provide for occupancy of all three
parcels by the City by April 1, 1957•
AYrS: 9 - Johnson, Harrison, Gee, Porter, Osborn, Yomaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
NAYS: 2 - Ilurphy, Stimson
Notion Carried.
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Alderman Stimson reviewed discussions of the Finance Committee in/meeting held on
Jan. 14th, regarding the financing of this purchase and recommended temporary borrow-
ing from local banks pending determination of the need for further borrowing in con-
nection with the possible relocation of central fire station, city hall and quarters
for a public library. He advised that the Tompkins County Trust Co. and the First
National Bank have agreed to loan the required funds on a temporary 'oasis at ?y1;_11
He then presented a bill in the amount of 11,500. received from Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr.
as his legal fee for representing the city in condemnation proceedings in this matter
and recommended that it be referred to the Finance Committee for further study.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Nurphy
RESOLVED, that Yr. Dahmen's bill for legal fees be referred to the Finance Committee
for study. Carried.
Alderman Stimson then introduced a resolution authorizing the City Clerk to borrow
equally From both bank: the funds as needed for this project.
Attorney Clynes recommended delay in granting such authorization pending a deter-
mination on *.whether or iot it is permissable to borrow from the City's present
Capital P eserve Funds. He stated thpt he had written the State Dept. of Audit &
Control and the Attorney General's Office requesting advice on this matter and is
awaiting a reply.
In view of this Alderman Stimson withdrew his motion.
CAPITAL RESEPVES: On the request of Alderman Visnyei, Ilderman Horn reviewed the
status of the City's Capital Reserves and the amount of each invested in U.S.
Government Bonds. He recommended that all the Series "F" bonds be held until maturity• .
and that the Series "J" bonds be liquidated and either loaned to the City if possible
or reinvested in another ty^e of government security offering a higher rate of in-
terest.
On motion the meeting, was adjourned. ��aa
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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CON4CW COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
ilegular Meeting 7:30 P.M. February 6, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Plurphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Connolly, Porter,
Osborn, Kov- - Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Comes
Planning Commissioner- - Reps
Director of Planning - Thorne
Assoc. Planner .. Chase
Chief of Police - Summers
Deputy Chamberlain - '-fright
Clerk - Blom
Deputy Clerk -. S in sabaugh
I-,3NU=: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held Jan. 16,
195? were duly approved.
CITY HIS WS 00�1umtiO: The Clerk read a letter from Frederick {'. Stevens,
City Historian, requesting permission to attend a State meeting of local historians
to be held in Buffalo, N.Y. from Feb. 12-14.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
�! RESOLVID, that Mr. Stevens be authorized to attend this meeting at city expense as
requested and that the sum of *?5.00 be added to the tentative 1957 budget to cover
the cost of his traveling expenses.
AYE: 12
NAYS: 1 - Wilkinson Carried.
Tr K. THALER .: The Clerk read the following letter from Louis K. Thaler:
January 7, 1957
Mr. George A. Blean
Clark, City of Ithaca
City Hall
Ithaca, New York
Dear Mr. Blean:
Mr. Leroy F. Hewitt and the executors of the Charles J. Hewitt estate requested
that I inform you t,iat they shall expect to use their property at the corner of Nord
Aurora and East Seneca Streets, and such other of their property in that vicinity,
for a gas station, and/or a garage, in the event that the future indicates that it
is to their advantage to use the property for that purpose. They feel that they are
within their rights in expecting to use the property for that or those purposes,
because the City of Ithaca and the State of New York condemned the Seneca Street
Garage and the adjoining gas station which they owned for part of the City of Ithaca
Tuning Forte Highway program.
As indicated, the purpose of this letter is to put the authorities of the City
of Ithaca on notice as to the intentions of Leroy F. Hewitt and the executors of the
Charles J. Hewitt estate.
Very truly yours
LKT:s (Signed) Louis K. Thaler
Attorney Clynes advised that any problems in connection/ ehproposed use of this
Property should be resolved by the Building Commissioner a¢44or Bd. of Zoning Appeals
when requested. Alderman Connolly pointed out that the facts as stated in the letter
are similar to those presented by Attorney Dahmen on Dec. 19, 1956, concerning the
use of the Rothschild property at 327-31 E. State St., and he moved that the Council
recommend to the Board of Zoning Appeals that a variance be granted, if requested,
concerning the use of the He�ritt Estate property. There was no second to his motion
and no further action was taken.
SALE W POLICE SZREN: The Clerk read a letter from Police Chief Simmers requesting
authorization to sell an obsolete 6-volt police siren to Pir. Merton Inman, Fire
Chief of the Enfield Fire Department, for the sum of 15.00. He advised that it can-
not be sold at public auction because it is illegal for general public use.
BY Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee
R SOLVED, that the Chief of Police be and hereby is authorized to sell an obsolete
6-volt police siren to the Fire Chief of the Enfield Fire Department for the sum of
$5.00 as requested. Carried.
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February 6, 1957
BD. OF ZONING APPEAlS A'P, QnIATION: The Clerk read a letter from the 3d. of
Zoning Appeals requesting an appropriation of X500.00 to pay for stenographer's
fees for taking records at meetings of the Board.
Ay Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee
Alderman Stimson reported that one or more meetings of the Board will be held be=
fore the next regular meeting of the Council and in view of this the motion was
withdrawn and the following presented:
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Korn
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee with pMYer to
authorize the Board to secure the necessary stenographic services needed for the
Present; and that the Finance Committee report back at the next Council meeting
with its final recommendation. Carried.
PUBUCATION OF TAX a= JEQPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from James R. Graves,
Supervisor - First Ward, calling attention to a recent ruling by the Attorney
General concerning the annual publication of tax exempt property in the City. He
also read a letter from the City Attorney on this subject advising that Section 12
of the Tax Law concerns the duty of the Clerks of the Board of Supervisors and of
the City Cleric of the City of New York with relation to the publication of certain
tax exempt property within their individual jurisdictions, and that the City will
have complied i-Tith the law and the opinion of the Attorney General after the .Assess
ing body has filed the required information, as prescribed in said section 12,
with the Board of Supervisors.
BY Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Connolly
R SOLVED,, that the Bd. of Supervisors be requested to publish annually a full and
complete list of tax exempt property within the City of Ithaca in accordance with
information to be filed by the City Assessor.
Potion defeated.
STATE BU ILDIATG CODE: The Clerk read a letter from the State Building Code Commiss-
ion seeking an opportunity to place before the Council the advantages to the City
in accepting the State Building Construction Code and asking for an appointment for
this purpose. � >
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the letter bereferred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for con-
sideration. Carried.
=_ - DAMAQ1 IS LEAGUE: The Clerk read a letter from Bruno A. Mazza, Jr. , on be-
half of the Dairymen's League Co-operative Association, requesting that the City
give a suit-Claim deed to his client for any interest it may have in East Port St. ,'
south of West State Street. He explained that his client had purchased the prop-
erty at 701 W. State St. and that in examination of the title to the premises, it
has been determined that an accessory building to the southwest of the main build-
ing lies almost completely within the bounds of an unopened street knot�m as Fast
Port Street. He explained further that this street T,Tas never opened as such and
has never been in public use as such and that the City therefore does not have any
interest in this portion of said East Port St.
Ilderman Johnson reported that the Charter & Ordinance and the Finance Committees
have considered the request and recommend the request be granted.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the request be granted, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and
hereby are authorized to execute a quit-Claim deed from the City to the Dairymen's
League Co-operative Association, Inc. upon approval of the deed by the City A.ttorne
Carried.
ZONE CHANGE - 14ILT.,OW VENUE: The Clerk read a petition filed by Attorney Arthur
G. Adams, on behalf of Johnson Boatyard, 708 'Tillow Avenue, requesting that the
Zoning Map be amended so that his Client's entire property at the foot of Willa-r
Avenue be placed in an industrial area. The petition cited that, among other thin,
part of the property is now zoned industrial and part zoned as special.
The Clerk explained that the petition is currently being studied by the Planning
Board.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman P:urnhy
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee pend-
ing a recommendation thereon to be received from the Planning Board.
Carried.
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February 6, 1957
DI.PAGE CLAITZ: The Clerk presented a report in summary of damage claims filed agains
the City for the period July lst to Dec. 31, 1956, as required by Section 50-f of the
General Municipal Law as follows:
Number Filed Tvpe
4 Automobile property damage
1 Automobile bodily injury & property damage
10 Public liability - personal injury
27 Public liability - property damage
Of the 42 claims filed during this period , 16 were settled, 12 denied and 14 are
still pending.
GRANDVIEW AVENUE LOTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recom-
mended that the Council advertise as a single parcel, lots "A" and "B" shown on a
map of Grandview Avenue, dated Jan. 17, 1956, file '=1180 - City Engineer's Office.
He explained that both of these lots have been offered for sale at public auction
on two different occasions at their respective appraised value of '1,000 for lot
and $1,200 for lot "B" but that no offer on either one had been received.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Finance Committee f or study and
report back at the next meeting of the Council.
Carried.
LEON Ho CASS - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Clerk presented and read the followin resolu-
tion adopted by the Board of Public Works at a special meeting held on Jan. 31st, con•
cerning a leave of absence requested ':)y Leon H. Cass, City En�rineer:
"By Comm. !-Tm. Tgan: seconded by Comm. Miller
1A)HEREA3, a request for a three-months leave of absence has been received from Leon H,
Cass, who is now convalescing from a heart attack suffered on Sept, 6, 1956 while en-
gaged in his duties as City Engineer, and who will be unable to resume his duties on
Feb. 1, 1957 when his sick leave expires, and
1;HEREAS , this Board recognizes his faithful, loyal and efficient services rendered to
the City over the past 22 ,years,
NOW THEREFOPr BE IT RESOLVE , that this Board hereby approves his request and recom-
mends to the Common Council that by appropriate action it grant to Mr. Cass with pay,
a leave of absence of three months or as much thereof as may be necessary, effective
February 1, 1957. Unanimously Carried."
The Board's recommendation was acted upon as follows:
} By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that pursuant to provisions of Section 92 of the General Municipal Law and
the recommendations contained in the foregoing resolution of the Board of Public '-'ork-.
the Common Council does hereby approve and grant to Leon H. Cass, City Engineer, a
leave of absence Tith pa7r of three months or as much thereof as may be necessary,
effective Februerj 1, 1?57. Unanimousl�r Carried.
TRAFFIC ORD _CE kj0Q:1 NT: The Clerk reported that the Traffic Advisory Committee r-
' had recommended that the traffic ordinance be amended to prohibit parking at any time
on the east side of Delaware Ave. from Bryant Ave. to Pitchell St. Alderman Osborn
reported that prohibited parking has been in effect on this street on a trial basis
and proven satisfactory and is now recommended for final arproval.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Park-
ing Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, be amended bTr adding thereto:
Delaware Avenue, from Bryant Avenue to Mitchell Street, east side.
Effective upon publication
,AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
TEKPOF'ARY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it i,,till be necessary to borrow money in
antic-pation of the collection of taxes in an estimated amount of $150,000. and re-
Tiested authorization to negotiate loans with local batiks, which have agreed to lend
t_iF money on the same basis as last year at an interest rate of 2?5.
5y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
:�F OLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 24.00 a.l. (c) of the Local
F=:r_ance Law of the State of New York, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized
") borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current
city expenses normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for the purposes for whit'
such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes in an
amount not to exceed t150,000 to be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipatio.
�f the collection of city taxes for the current year of 1957; and the faith and credit
of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such tempor
ary loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received for the
current fiscal year, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks.
AYES: 13
.JAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor
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February 6, 1957
ANNUAL REPCILT _ CITY CHAMBERLAIN: The Clank ,?resented the annual report of the Cit
Chamberlain and copies were distributed to each member of the Council. The report
was ordered placed on file.
DD. OF EDUCATION - SALE OF LAND: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby
requests the enactment of legislation as set forth in Senate Bill Intro. No. 1536,
Print No. 1611, Assembly ?sill Intro. No. 1815, Print No. 1862, entitled:
AN ACT to authorize the City of Ithaca to discontinue the use of certain park land;
and to sell and convey such lands to the City school district of such city for the
purposes of such district", and that the matter be brought out of legislative
committee and enacted into law by the New York State Legislature.
Unanimously Carried.
ANNEXATION - SPENCER ROAD AREA: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Harriso*
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby re-
quests the enactment of legislation as set forth in Senate Bill Intro. No. 625,
Print No. 641, Assembly Bill Intro. No. 529, Print No. 534, entitled: "AN ACT to
provide for extending the boundaries of the City of Ithaca annexing thereto a por-
tion of the Town of Ithaca, to provide for the government of the annexed territory,
the apportionment and payment of town and other bonded indebtedness and the collec-
tion of unpaid taxes", and that the matter be brought out of legislative committee
and enacted into law by the New York State Legislature.
Unanimously Carried.
CONDE1,`fTATION PROCEEDINGS: Attorney Clynes reported that condemnation proceedings
to acquire the properties at the corner of N. Aurora & E. Seneca Streets had been
discontinued and all necessary papers and contracts signed with title to be taken
on April 1, 1957 by the City. He reported that he had not yet received any answer
from N.Y.S. Dept. of Audit & Control regarding borrowing from the City's capital
reserves to finance the proposed purchase.
ANNUAL REPORT ---CHIEF OF POLICE: Chief of Police Simmers presented his annual
report for the year 1956 and distributed copies to each Alderman. He thanked the
Mayor and members of the Council for their help and co-operation during the year.
His report was ordered placed on file.
PURCHASE OF FLORAL AVENUE LOTS: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committ-
ee recommends the purchase of three parcels of property owned by the C.A. Warne
Estate and located at 224-26-28 Floral Avenue for the total sum of x$1,500.00
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the purchase of the property
known as 224-26-28 Floral Avenue from the C.A. Warne Estate for the sum of ` 1,500.
upon approval of title thereto by the City Attorney, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be directed to remove the
buildings located thereon immediately upon closing of title.
Carried.
REGIONAL PLANNING BOARD AGFEETENT: Alderman Stinson presented and reviewed a re-
vised agreement concerning the establishment of a regional planning board to be
known as "THE GPEATER ITHACA REGIONPL PLANNING BOARD" and recommended its approval
and aJoption.
3y Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
V BE IT RESOLVED 3Y THE COMMON COUNCIL AS FOLLOWS:
1.. The City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to collaborate with the Village of
Cayuga Heights and the Town of Ithaca in establishing a Regional Planning Board as
authorized under Article 12B of the General 11unicipal Law.
2. The members of the Regional Planning Board who represent the City of Ithaca
shall be appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Common Council.
3. The resolution approving the Regional Planning Board in principle of October
3, 1956, and December 5th, is hereby rescinded and revoked.
4. The agreement presented at the regular meeting of the Common Council of
2/6/57 be approved, and the Mayor be authorized to enter into the same on behalf of
the City of Ithaca.
5. The City Clerk be directed to release the sum of $4,000. to the Regional
Planning Board as the City's share as stated in the agreement from City Budget
Account No. 121. Carried.
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THIS AGREEI',EI1T, made as of the day of , 19 ,
by, between and among the CITY OF ITHACA, TC? N OF ITHACA, and VILLlGE OF CkYUGA
HEIGHTS, municipal corporations of the County of Tompkins, State of New York,
hereinafter referred to as the "constituent municipalities",
W I T N E S S E T H :
WHEREAS, Article 12B, Section 239b, of the General Municipal Law, as
amended by Chapter 609 of the Laws of 1956, authorized the governing bodies
of cities, towns and villages in any county to collaborate in establishing a
Fegional Planning Board to consist of representatives of the constituent
municipalities to be selected in a manner to be determined by each participating
municipality; and
I^JH P"A
' S, the governing bodies of the constituent municipalities recog-
nize the need for regional planning in the area included and contained within
the corporation limits of the City of Ithaca , To-rm of Ithaca , and Village of
Cayuga Heights; and
`NTEREAS, by proper resolutions the governing bodies of the constituent
i municipalities have authorized their respective municipalities to join and
associate together in the creation of a Regional Planning, Board to he kno�=m
as the "GREATEF ITHI C, RTGIOFAL PL,,M\JD1G WARD":
NOTrI, THFREFOAE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and obligations
herein contained, it is agreed by, between and among the constituent munici-
palities as follows:
1. In conformity with Article 123 of the General ilunicipal Law, and
in compliance with the duly enacted resolutions of their governing bodies
approving said Planning Boar+ in ;principle as follo*rs: F-esolution of the City
of Ithaca, adopted at the meeting; of its Common Council held on October 3, 1956;
resolution of the Village of Cayuga Heights, adopted at the meeting of its
Trustees held on Sept. 11, 1956; and resolution of the Town of Ithaca , adopted
at the meeting of its Board held on Oct. 6, 1956; the City of Ithaca, the Village
of Cayuga Heights , and the Town of Ithaca do hereby create a regional Planning;
Board, to be known and designated as "GP ,A.T 'R ITH1.CA REGIONAL PLA_MTING BOATD",
hereinafter referred to as the Board.
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2. The powers of the Board shall be such as are set forth in said Article 12B
of the General Municipal Law, as amended from time to time, and particularly as
set forth in Section 239d thereof, and the area within IThich the Boars" shall
perform and exercise such powers shall be the region contained and inclucled within
the boundaries of the Constituent hunicipalities.
3. The Board shall initially consist of seven members, to be appointed
in such manger as the municipality making such appointment may determine, four
by the City of Ithaca , two by the Tom of Ithaca , and one by the Village of
Cayuga Heights. The initial appointments by the City of Ithaca shall be as
follows:
One member for one year,
One member for two years,
T-o members for three .years;
and the initial appointments by the Town of Ithaca shall be as f01107Ts:
One member for two years,
One member for three years;
and the initial appointment by the Village of Cayuga sleights shall be one
member for three years. Upon the expiration of the initial av)pointmPnts, all
appointments shall be for a term of three .years. f quorum shall consist of a
majority of all the members of the Board in office. In the event of a vacancy
caused by death, resignation or otherwise, of any mem.-)er, such vacancy shall be
filled for the unexpired term. each member of the Boarr' shall be a qualified
voter of his or her respective municipality.
4. The members of the Board shall serve r�Tithout salrry, but all expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties may be reimbursed to them.
5. The officers of the Board shall be a Chairman, Trice-Chairman, Secretary
and Treasurer, all of whop-; shall be chosen for one wear b,J the Board at the
first regular meeting cf each calendar year. The duties of the officers shall
be those usually performed 'ay such officers. The Treasurer shall be a member of
the Board or a person not a mem-jer as the Board shall determine , and he shall
furnish a. bond in an amount fixed by the Board.
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o. The City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, and the Vill, r�e of Cayuga
Heights, in conformity with the aforesaid resolutions of their governing; bodies,
do hereb=y agree that the appropriations for the operation and functioning of the
Board for the year 1957 shall be as follows:
City of Ithaca r; 4,000.00
Town of Ithaca 2,000.00
Village of Cayuga Heights 1,000.00
The Board may apply for and receive financial, or other assistance from the
Federal and State governments , or from private foundations or agencies, but
no appropriation to this Board shall be conditioned upon the receipt of any such
assistance. The City of Ithac<� shall provide office space without charge.
7. The fiscal year of the Board shall coincide T-rith the calendar .year.
8. Bach constituent municipEility shall pay its appropriation for the
current year before March 15, 1957 and foreach ensuing year before January 31st
of that .year.
9. The Board shall cause to be kept records of all receipts and disbursments.
which records shall be audited annually by a Certified Public .ccountant. copy
of each annual audit report shall be furnished to each constituent municipality.
The Board shall submit to each constituent municipality a report of its operations
for the preceding year on or before Oct. 1st of each year. This report shall be
accompanied by the proposed budget for the enusirig year.
10. The Boar( shall commence operations as of harch 1, 1957• It shall con-
vene its organizational meeting* within thirty days after the final execution of
this agreement. All subsequent meetings thereof shall be held at the time and
the place to be fixed by the %ard.
11. In exercising the authority conferred upon it by law, the Board shall
have poi,rer to adopt by-laws and to provide for the management of its funds.
12. The Board shall have power to enter into contracts for the provision of
any services authorized by these f.rticles or ^,rt. 12-B of the General Lunicipal
Law.
13. The constituent municipalities shall from time to time admit other
municipalities upon terms and conditions to be agreed upon by the governing
bodies of the constituent municipalities.
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14. Any constituent municipality shall have the right to TTithdraw from
the Boar' at the end of any calendar year by giving three months' written notice
to the Chairman of the Boar' and to the governing bodies of the constituent
municipalities; and failure by a constituent municipality to appropriate its
proportionate share of the expenses of the Board for the succeeding year in its
current budget shall constitute a withdrawal of said member and said member
shall '-)e thenceforth denied all right of participation on the Board.
IN WITNESS ',411 BOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be
executed in the names of the respective municipalities by their duly authorized
officers, and the corporate seals of the said municipalities duly affixed as
of the day and year first above Tsritten.
CITY OF ITHA.CA.
ATTEST By
TOTiM OF ITHACA
ATTEST BY
VILLAG F-' OF CA:IJG f; HEIGHTS
ATTEST By --
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February 6, 1957
URBAN R' �VETnA . A report of the Urban. Renewal & Housing Committee of the Ithaca City
Planning Board was presented by Alderman Stimson and reviewed in detail by I,,r. Reps,
Vice-Chairman of the Board. The site, designated in the application as the "Floral-
Island" area was outlined by Mr. Reps on the aerial map in the Council Room. He re-
ported that the Planning Board, after months of study, had approved and adopted the
report and approved the draft application for survey & planning funds and requested
the Common Council to approve said application by appropriate resolution and desig-
nate the Mayor to submit it to the Urban Renewal Administration a.t. the earliest
possible date.
The following was introduced by Alderman Stimson:
RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHI'.CA, NETT YORK, REgUTSTING
THE RESERVATION OF CAPITAL GiZANT FUNDS, APPROVING THE UNDEPTA:KING OF SURVEYS
AND PLANS FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT, AND THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR
FEDERAL ADVANCE OF FUNDS.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
WHEREAS, under Title I of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, and the Housing
Act of 1954, the Housing and Home Finance Administration is authorized to extend
financial assistance to localities in the elimination and prevention of the spread
"-a of their slums and urban blight through the planning and undertaking of urban renewal
projects; and
00 T✓)HEREAS, under Article V Section 72-K of the General Municipal Law of the State
of New York the governing board of a municipal corporation is authorized to acquire
real property necessary for or incidental to the clearance, replanning, reconstruc-
tion and neighborhood rehabilitation of sub-standard and insanitary areas and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and in the public interest that the City of Ithaca, New
York, prepare surveys and plans, presently estimated to cost approximately �33,569•CO
in order to undertake and carry out an urban renewal project of the character contem-
plated by Section 110 (c) of said Title I, in that certain area, proposed as an Urban
Renewal Area, situated in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, and State of New
York, and described as follows:
"Beginning at the southeast corner of the intersection of Elm Street and Floral
Avenue, City of Ithaca; thence southweswardly 400' along the westerly boundary of the
right of way of said Floral Avenue; thence northwestwardly 75' along the northerly
boundary of Lot 3, Block 22, as shown on the Tax Maps of the City of Ithaca; thence
southwestwardly 316' along the westerly boundaries of Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, Block
22, City of Ithaca; thence southeastwardly 52' along the projecting southerly boundar
of Lot 7, Block 22, City of Ithaca; thence southwestwardly 77' along the westerly
boundary of Lot 7, Block 22, City of Ithaca; thence southeastwardly 20' a%angudibw
along the southerly boundary of Lot 7, Block 22, City of Ithaca; thence south*.-.Test-
wardly 234' along the westerly boundaries of Lots 8 and 9, Block 22, City of Ithaca;
thence westwardly 90' along the northerly boundary of Lot 19, Block 22, City of
Ithaca; thence southwestwardly 136' along the westerly boundaries of Lots 19, 20, 21,
and 23, Block 22, City of Ithaca; thence northwestwardly 62' along the northerly
boundary of Lot 24, Block 22, City of Ithaca; thence southwestwardly 264' along the
westerly boundaries of Lots 24, 25, 26, 27, 27A and 28, Block 22, City of Ithaca;
thence southeastwardly 168' along the southerly boundary of Lot 28, Block "' 2, City
of Ithaca, to a point on the westerly boundary of the right of way of Floral Ave. ,
City of Ithaca; thence southwestwardly 825' along this same boundary; thence directly
across this thoroughfare a distance of 48' to a point on the easterly boundary of the
same right of way; thence southeastwardly 154' along the southerly boundary of Lot lE
Block 23, as shown on the Tax Maps of the City of Ithaca, to the westerly bank of the
stream known as Cayuga Inlet, which forms the easterly boundaries of Lots 7, 9, 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 18, Block 23, City of Ithaca; thence northwardly 493' along
said bank to the southerly boundary of the right of way of Jest Clinton Street, City
of Ithaca; thence eastwardly 370' across the aforementioned Cayuga Inlet and along
said right of way boundary to the southwest corner of the intersection of the rights
of way of 'lest Clinton Street and Cherry Street, City of Ithaca; thence directly east
48' across the right of way of said Cherry Street, City of Ithaca, to the southeast
corner of the previously mentioned intersection; thence eastwardly 551, along the
southerly boundary of the right of way of West Clinton Street, City of Ithaca, to a
point on said boundary; thence directly north 67' across the right of way of TiJest
Clinton Street to a point at the intersection of the northerly boundary of the right
of way of T-Jest Clinton Street and the westerly boundary of the right of Gray of the
Ithaca Branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, City of Ithaca, which also forms the
easterly boundaries of Lots 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, Block 21, as shown on the
Tax Maps of the City of Ithaca; thence northwardly 581' along this boundary; thence
eastwardly 164' along the southerly boundary of Lot 7, Block 21, City of Ithaca, to
the intersection of said boundary and the westerly boundary of the right of way of
3rindley Street, City of Ithaca.; thence directly east 43' to a point on the center-
line of the westerly track of the main line, Ithaca Branch, Lehigh Valley Railroad,
which here is located within the right of way of Brindley Street, City of Ithaca;
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Description of Urban Renewal Area (Con't.) February 6, 1957
thence northwardly 763' along said centerline; thence directly west 38' to the north-
west corner of the intersection of the rights of Tway of Brindley Street and Uest
State Street, City of Ithaca; thence northwestwardly 372' along the northerly bound-
ary of the right of way of West State Street, City of Ithaca, to the southeast cor-
ner of the intersection of the rights of way of West State Street and "Test nuffalo
Street , City of Ithaca; thence continuing to this same direction 111' to the north-
east corner of this same intersection; thence northwestwardly 65' along the norther-
ly boundary of the right of way of West State Street, City of Ithaca, to a point
directly east of the point of beginning; thence 145' directly west across the right
of way of ',,Test State Street, City of Ithaca, to the said point of beginning.
Otherwise, this Urban Renewal Area includes: all lots comprising Blocks 12,
16, 20 and 21 in entirety; and Lots 3-9, and 19-29 of Block 22; and Lots 7-16 and
18 of Block 23, as shown on the Tax Maps of the City of Ithaca.; plus appropriate
portions of inclusive, adjacent and contingent thoroughfare rights of way of the
City of Ithaca, as described and implied above, and as shown on maps hereinafter
included as part of the Survey and Planning Application; plus appropriate inclusive
portions of the waterway known as Cayuga Inlet, City of Ithaca, as implied above
and as shown on maps hereinafter included as part of the Survey and Planning Appli-
cation.
WHEREAS, the above-cited Federal law requires as a condition to the execution
of a contract for a loan and capital grant for an urban renewal project that the
locality present to the Housing and Home Finance Administrator workable program,
as set forth in Section 101 (c) of said Title I, for utilizing appropriate public
and private resources to eliminate and prevent -the development or spread of, slums
and urban blight, to encourage needed urban rehabilitation, to provide for the re-
development of blighted, deteriorated, or slum areas or to undertake such other
feasible community activities as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives
of such a program; and
1,TAEEEAS, it isirecognized that contracts for loans and capital grants for urban
renewal projects will require, among other things , (1) the approval of the urban re-
newal plan by the governing body of the locality in which the project is situated;
(2) the provision of local grants-in-aid which may consist of donations of cash,
land, demolition or removal work, and the installation, construction or reconstruc-
tion of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds or other improvements or the pro-
vision of other public buildings or facilities; and (3) the development of a feasibly,,
method for the relocation of families displaced from the urban renewal area.
NOW THEREFOPE BF IT RESOLVED BY the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New
York:
Section 1. That the proposed Urban Renewal Area described above is a slum, blighted
deteriorated or deteriorating area appropriate for an urban renewal project and that
the undertaking by the City of Ithaca, New York, of surveys and plans for an urban
renewal project of the character contemplated by Section 110(c) of the Housing Act.
of 1949, as amended and supplemented, in the proposed Urban Renewal Area described
above, is hereby approved.
Section 2. That the financial assistance provided under said Title I to assist
urban renewal projects is needed and that the Housing and Home Finance Administrator
is hereby requested to reserve for an urban renewal project in the proposed Urban
Renewal Area described above Federal capital grant funds in an amount sufficient
to enable the City of Ithaca , New York, to finance the undertaking of the Project.
Section 3. That it is cognizant of the conditions that are imposed in the under-
taking and carrying out of urban renewal projects with Federal financial assistance
under Title I, including the requirements of said Title I respecting the workable
programs mentioned above, and that it is the sense of this body (a) that a feasible
method for the relocation of families displaced from the urban renewal area, in con-
formity with said Title I, can be prepared, and (b) that local grants-in-aid, con-
sisting of donations of cash, land, demolition or removal work, and the installation
construction or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds or other
improvements or the provision of other public buildings or facilities, necessary for
carrying out in the Urban P.enewal Area the urban renewal objectives of said Title I
in accordance with the urban renewal plan, can and *..rill be provided in an amount
which wrill not be less than one-third of the net project cost and which, together
7,rith the Federal capital grant, will be generally equal to the difference between
gross project costs and the proceeds or value of project land sold, leased or re-
tained for use in accordance with the urban renewal plan.
Section 4. That the filing of an application by the City of Ithaca, New York, for
an Advance of funds from the United. States of America in an amount not to exceed
X33,569.00 for surveys and plans for an urban renewal project in the urban renewal
area described above is hereby approved, and that the Mayor is hereby authorized
and directed to execute and file such Application with the Housing and Home Finance
Administration, and to provide such additior_al information and to furnish such docu-
ments as may be required by said Administrator, and to act as the authorized repre-
sentative of the City of Ithaca, New York.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
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Urban Renewal (Can't.)
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to the local radio stations to use their dis-
cretion and delete any portion of the resolution concerning urban renewal, deemed
desirable from their rebroadcast of these proceedings.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved
and ordered paid. Carried.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee expects to have a report at a
subsequent meeting on other matters including approval of the Water & Sewer Dept.
budget, installation of parking meters and Attorney Dahmen's bill for services as
special Counsel in the condemnation proceedings.
T V CABLE RATE INCREASE: Alderman Johnson reported that the TV cable rate increase
is being studied by the Charter & Ordinance Committee and stated that he expected
to have a final report thereon at the next meeting.
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PARKING AUTHORITY: Alderman Johnson reported that the Charter & Ordinance Committee-
is continuing its study of a parking authority and that the City Attorney has sub-
mitted a tentative draft of a proposed bill for the creation of such an authority.
PERMANENT PERSONAL REGISTRATION:' Alderman Johnson reported that the Charter and
Ordinance Committee, in cooperation with members of the League of Women Voters, had
studied the Permanent Personal Registration Law, the cost of its operation in other
counties and the estimated cost of its operation in Tompkins County and in general
favors PPR. However, there are some amendments to the law nov, before the State
Legislature aimed at sirrhpplifying the procedures under PPR and saving on the cost
of operation.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, That the Board of Supervisors be requested to go on record favoring the
adoption of the amendments now before the State Legislature T-rhich would simplify
the procedures and provide for more economical operation of PPR by eliminating in
part the five day check by the Police and Sheriff Departments of all new registrants,
by reducing the number of days, hours, and places of registration; and by providing
a more flexible system of House to House Canvass rather than a biennial personal
canvass by two persons in all districts.
That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors for
communication to the Board and also to Senator Metcalf and Assemblyman Ashbery.
Carried.
CHARTER REVISION: Alderman Johnson reported that under Section 20 of the City Home J
Rule Law the Common Council can provide for a new City Charter by adopting a Local
Law providing for the submission to the electors of the City at the next general
election the question: " Shall there be a Commission to draft a new City Charter?"
Such Local Law shall provide for the number of members on the Commission, whether
the members shall be elected or appointed, and the manner of appointment.
He reported further that the Charter & Ordinance Committee had the benefit of con-
sulting with Professor Dotson of the Government Department of the Arts & Sciences
School at .Cornell who has done quite a bit of Charter Revision work throughout the
Country. A good deal of time was spent considering the number, makeup, and process
of choosing such a Commission and finally agreed that to obtain the best workable,
unbiased Commission, it should consist of nine mem'oers, none of whom should be city
officials or city employees. To get the best cross-section of citizens to determine
how they should be governed, the Committee believes that the Commission should be
chosen in the same manner and process that is used in providing candidates for the
Board of Education by a Convention made up of delegates of the Ithaca Community
Organizations list now on file with such Board.
Your Committee therefore recommends the following Local Law:
Local Lair prcnricin for the.-submission to the electors of the 0 it3� of Ithaca,
y, ork, at the next general election held in the CitT the question: "Shall these
be a commission to -draft a-.netT City Charter?"
Section 1. There shall-be submitted to the electors of the Cit, of Ithaca, -:ew
Yorl-, at the next i-ener-al election hold in the City. of Ithaca the question: "Shall
there be a commission to draft -a new City Charter?"
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Local Law Can't.)
Section 2. The Commission shall be composed of nine (9) mem--jers, the qualifica-
tions of whom shall be as follocrs:
(a) All such members must be residents of the City of Ithaca, New York, duly
qualified to vote at such general election;
(b) No member may be an elective or appointive City official or employee of the
City of Ithaca. "'
Section 3. The commission shall be selected in the follot-ring manner:
(a) The City Clerk shall notify each organization that is included in the list
of Ithaca community organizations on file •,rith the Board of .''ducation, Ithaca
New York, as of the effective date of this local law, to choose from each of
their organizations two (2) delegates that must be residents of the City of
Ithaca to attend a charter revision convention.
(b) The charter revision convention shall choose fifteen (15) residents of the
City of Ithaca as an appointing* committee to select the nine (9) members of
the charter revision commission. No member of the appointing committee shall
be eligible to serve on the commission.
Section 4. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the Local Law as presented be received and laid on the table until
the next meeting of the Council. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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COI1a10N COUNCIL P' OCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITH"CP , N.Y.
Special Moetin:n 10:00 A.I!. February 23, 1957
Pr FSFNT:
kayor - _`,ypn
dermen Od. of Pub. Wks. Comm. Planning 3oar-1 Comm.
Johnson Bradford B.I.T. Taber
Stimson Decker Paul Taber
Harrison Miller Im. Egan
Gee '-Tm. Egan Director - Thorne
Gibson F.11. gan
Porter : eulein
Osborn Supt. of Pub. 'Iks. - Laverty
Gentle
Attorney - Clynes Others Present:
Clerk - Blean Mr. Edward Abbott
Deputy Clerl- - Sinsabpugh Mr. Prthur Cleveland
City Judge - Edw. J. Casey Hr. Edgar Erway
CIO Mr. Langford Baker
co Mr. ri.F. Hanna
ROUTE x`13 RELOCATION: Mayor Ryan presented a statement as follows:
"The ose of this special pecial joint meeting is to consider approval of the revised
general plan of arterial routes for the City of Ithaca as proposed by the Superin-
tendent of Public Works at the public hearing last Thursday.
The reason for a special meeting, is to do our part to enable the state to start
field work and preliminary plans.
After the hearing Thursday, Pte. TenHagen advised us that in order for them to do
any further Mork, new legislation was necessary. Tosecure legislation in this
session, the approval of the Common Council and Board of Supervisors is necessary.
At this late date, no legislation can be introducM1 except with the permission of
the Pules Committee.
Some of us felt we did not •cant to wait another year to year and a half for
action, so rather than hold until 1955 and ask for legislation in the usual manner,
we would seek support of fssemblyman Ashberry and Senator Metcalf to steer a bill
through this session.
Both Yr. Ashberry and 111r. Metcalf have agreed to cooperate in working with the
Department of Public 1,Torks in drafting legislation and seeing that it gets before
-.he legislature.
In talking frith ir. TenHagen yesterday, he reports that he and his staff toured
the area outside the City under discussion for route 13. The department is appar-
ently. interested in undertaking field work this year if approval is secured from this
'Jody, the Supervisors, and legislation is passed.
In 1950, the Common Council approved the original state plan w ith changes council
suggested. The proposed revision is hesed on our original and subsequent suggestions.
At this time you are being asked to approve the State's proposal in order that
they can proceed with field surveys and prepare preliminary plans for our later
approval. No construction will be undertaken on any segment of the revised city
plan until full details and costs are presented to these boc'ies for final approval.
'n�y dif#'e enoes of ct irrid? Ott the Vb"te az:trx 'r, t', it -*i3I �_F set�tlari,
I am c-ert_.-in, 'et?te.'en t �piY4tleg �,r .�1�•.•ryt :a1• �}n , t $�.n
He then called upon Supt. Laverty who reviewed the original arterial plan for the
City of Ithaca approved in principle by the City in 1949 and amended in 1950 by
eliminating_, Ithaca F:oad and ?iitchell Street with a request that the State present
an alternate for route ".13 traffic entering the City. He then called attention to
such an alternate proposed by the State in 195+ which was opposed and remained dor-
mant until 1956 when upon recommendation of the Planning Board, several alternates
were presented to the State for consideration. As a result of this a hearing was
held on Feb. 21, 1957 by the State Dept, of Public Works in Tompkins County Court-
house and the present plan for relocating route 'A3 was presented and endorsed by
city representatives who attended the hearing. Mr. Laverty reviewed in general the
relocation of the route within the city and noted that it will be subject to some
minor changes when final plans are submitted.
Edward J. Casey spoke on behalf of a Client, Loveless & Zeissig, and stated that this
firm, which was formerly located in the Driscoll Bros. building, had to move on
account of the Tuning Fork construction, and had relocated on Lincoln Street. He said
that he T•rould like to go on record as hoping if there is any choice in that locality,
that his Client's building would not be affected or that they mould have to move a
second time.
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February 23, 1957
Planning_ Board Comm. Paul Taberadvised that the Planning Beard has gone on record
several times as being in favor of an alternate for Route ,"13 entering and passing
through the city and that the present proposal is one of them and that therefore
it has already been endorsed and approved by the Planning 3oard.
Comm. of Public Works Kenneth Decker advised that the Board of Public Works also
favors the proposal.
At this point Mayor Ryan declared a short recess and convened the Board of Public
Works in special session to take official action on the proposal.
Action was taken thereon by the Board as folloTas:
By Comm. Decker: seconded by Comm. Feulein
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works does hereby approve the relocation of
Touring Route N Y 13 within the City of Ithaca as proposed by John 11. Johnson,
Superintendent of Public Works of the State of New York at a public hearing held
in Tompkins County Courthouse on Feb. 21, 1957; and further that the Board recom-
mends it to the Common Council for its approval.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
The special meeting of the Board was then adjourned and the Council meeting re-
convened.
By Alderman Gentle: seconded by Alderman Osborn
WHEREAS, John W. Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works, State of New York, at a
public hearing held at the Tompkins County Courthouse in the City of Ithaca, N.Y.
on the 21st day of February 1957 submitted a proposed revision of general plan
arterial routes with specific regard to the relocation of touring route N.Y. J,A3
within the City of Ithaca, and
' HEREAS, the Planning Board of the City of Ithaca and the Boarc' of Public 11orks
of the City of Ithaca have endorsed said proposed revision,
NOW 'THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL,
1. That said revision is hereby approved by the City of Ithaca as presented
and recommended by said John 14. Johnson, Superintendent of Public Works of
the State of New York.
2. That the City reserves the right to disapprove any element of the revised
plan when detailed designs are prepared.
3. That Hon. Fay S. Ashberry and Hon. George lIetcalf be contacted and requested
to introduce into the New York State Legislature the appropriate legislation
to enable the proper parties to carry out the above-mentioned plan.
AYES: 8
MAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. is hereby directed to
forward to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins County and to the
City Supervisors of said Board a copy of the resolution of this Common Council
approving the proposed revision of general plan arterial routes as presented by
John !-r. Johnson, Supt. of Public Works, State of New York, at a public hearing held
at Tompkins County Courthouse in the City of Ithaca on Feb. 21, 1957, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors be and hereby are requested
to approve said plan and request that Hon. Pay S. Pshberry and Hon. George Metcalf
be contacted and requested to introduce into the New York State Legislature the
appropriate legislation to enable the proper parties to carry out the above-men-
tioned plan.
AYES: 8
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. A.
City Clerk
C014'LW COUNCIL FLOCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
!ref,ular iieetinR 7:30 p.m. Y arch 6, 1957
Pr,n;SENT:
kayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stinson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Porter, Osborn
Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn,.
,ttorney - Clynes
rssessor - Avery
Chamberlain - Lull
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
'r : N inutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held Feb. 23,
1957, were duly approved.
CITY FRO TOR: hayor Ryan announced the resignation of J.J. Clynes, Jr. as City
Prosecutor, effective March 1, 1957, and his appointment of Virgil Puegsegger to fill
this position, effective March 5, 1957.
Y� ,RLGIONA.L PL•MRJR BOAS =PPS: p.ayor Ryan announced his appointment of members
of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board as follows:
John Reps - term of three years
H. Stilwell Brown - term of three years
Frank Scales - term of two years
Elmer Pearl - term of one year
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Aiurphy
RESOLVED, that the Ilayor's appointments to the Greater Ithaca Planning Poard be
approved and confirmed. Carried.
EDITH BICM APPO,_INTMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain announo
ing that Judith Bickal had passed a recent Civil Service examination, and recommend-
inp her appointment to the position of Clerk in the City Chamberlain's office.
By Alderman Porter: seconded by Alderman KomAromi
RI�ZMVuD, that the appointment of Judith Bickal to the position of Clerk in the City
Chamberlain's office be approved. Carried.
WCN H. CASS: The Clerk read a letter from Leon H. Cass, City Engineer, who express-
ed his appreciation for the leave of absence granted him. Per. Cass advised that it
is expected he will be able to return to work sometime after April 15th.
,AWAL REPORTS: The Clerk reported receipt of annual reports from the Prohation
Officer, Sealer of Weights & Measures and the Department of Public T•Torks. rlderman
Porter presented a copy of the Tompkins County Health Dept. annual report which he
termed as a very satisfying report of health conditions in the County. The reports
were ordered filed.
ROGER SQS,rO= ,SvctMES: They Clerk read a letter from attorney Eoger Sovocool re-
questing reimbursement in the amount of 125.00 for services rendered in 1956 as
J City Attorney, in a case in which former City Attorney D.B. Lee was disqualified.
3y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the payment of the sum of "'125.00 to Roger Sovocool for services ren-
tiered be and hereby is approved from finds in budget account 101 - Aldermen.
Carried.
I"2HACL UZU TAU - 1'Z UT1"TY Tom: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca Pail•-+ays, T7W.
requesting exemption from the 1% Utility Tax. It was indicated that the Company is
willing to continue to pay the franchise of 1/4 of 1% of gross revenue.
:'lderman Visnyei expressed his opinion that the Company make further efforts to ex..
pans the bus service to different sections of the city in an effort to i.ncrep se its
revenue. Alderman Porter recommended appointment of a special committee to study
the request.
3y Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the Mayor appoint a special committee to study the request and related
matters. Carried.
AQLJ'9: T ROLL: Assessor Avery reported that the 1957 assessment roll has been
compl-ted and filed and that it shows a general tax base of 577,3`7,306. which is
an increase of $67`3 ,836. over last ,year's roll. He pointed out that this may have
to be adjusted on grievance daj.
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March 6, 1957
ZONING EAP AMEWI•:EAJT - UILLOW AVENUE: The 'Clerk reported thut the Planning Board
had recommended that the request for a zone change affecting the Johnson Boatyard
property at the foot of Willow Avenue be approved.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
?�IHEREAS, a petition has been received for a change in zoning of the Johnson
Boatyard property at the foot of Willow Avenue, and
14iEREAS, the Planning Board at a meeting Feb. 11, 1957 has considered the peti.-.
tion and recommends to the Corrmion Council that since commercial aviation at the
municipal field appears to be out of the question in the forseeable future
there is no further use for the airport hazard line restricting building heights
in the subject area, and that obvious changes in the marine service and equipment
business further indicates that the remaining land on the property in question must """
soon be relieved of its restrictions in order to permit more efficient up-to-date
use and avoid a real site-hardship in that direction, it is hereby
RESOLVED, that the request to amend the Zoning reap be approved and that the
Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca be amended so that the industrial district now in-
cluding only the south half of *.chat is known as Johnson's Boatyard will be extended
northward to include all the area now bounded on the north by the south line of the
Municipal Golf Course; on the east by Willow Avenue; on the south by Cascadilla Creek
and on the west by Cayuga Inlet, and that the indicated "airport hazard" boundary may
no longer exist northward and eastward from where it now crosses Cascadilla Creek to
the northerly limit of the Bird Sanctuary, and
BE IT FURTHEP RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to adver-
tise a public hearing on said amendment to be held by the Charter & Ordinance Com.
in the Common Council Chamber on March 20, 1957 at 4:00 p.m.
Effective upon publication Carried.
,ZONING MAP AMENDMENT - E. SETIECA STREET: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board
had also approved a zone change as requested by Donald W. Dickinson affecting the
r property at 323 E. Seneca Street changing it from a residential to a commercial
district.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Talilkinson
WHEREAS, a petition has been received from Donald 1.7. Dickinson asking for a
change in zoning at the foot of Seneca Street hill where the new street comes in from
State Street, and
!*MREAS, the Planning Board at a meeting February 11, 1957 recommended said than
because the construction of the bow of the so-called "Tunin Fork" had virtually
committed every property which it touched to a commercial use, and that the corner
property in question has lost any privacy it ever had and its size and shape so
changed as to make compliance with many of the residential requirements impossible,
be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca be amended so that the re-
maining land of the premises known as 323 East Seneca Street be changed from desig-
nation of a residential to that of a commercial district, and
BE IT FUP_THER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to adver-
tise a public hearing on said amendment to be held before the Charter & Ordinance
Committee in the Common Council Chamber March 20th at 4:00 p.m.
Effective upon publication Carried.
CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
approved the purchase of a new bulldozer and requested the Council to authorize the
transfer of $17,248.00 from Capital Reserve Fund '=5, Public Works Equipment, to pay
for this equipment.
3y 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, designated as
%apital Reserve Fund `5 , and
NHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, an Feb. 13, 1957, requested that an approp-
riation of 17,248.00 be made from said reserve fund for the purchase of a bulldozer.
a specific item of equipment which may be financed from said reserve Hind,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $17,248.00 from
Capital Reserve Fund j"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 ' 17,248.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund
to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYTS: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
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TRAFFIC ORDIN',VCE AIviEND1&NTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works
had requested the Council to clarify section 119 of Article XIII of the Traffic
Ordinance governing the installation of parking meters.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and the Traffic
Committee jointly for study and report. Carried.
The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that parking charge
on street meters be extended to 9:00 p.m. on Fridays.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that Paragraph 2 of Section 120 of Article XIII of the Traffic Ordi-
nance, Parking Time Limit, be amended to read as follows:
"The aforesaid time limitation for parking one hour or 12 minutes as aforesaid,
shall be applicable between the hours of nine (9) o'clock a.m. and six (6) o'clock
p.m. , daily except Sundays and holidays, except Friday the time limit applicable
shall be nine (9) o'clock a.m. to nine (9) o'clock p.m.".
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that the traffic
ordinance be amended to provide for parking meters being installed on E. Buffalo St..-
y from Aurora St. to Terrace P1. on the north side and from Aurora St. to Parker on
-' the south side.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED., that Section 185, Schedule VI of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Meter Zones, be amended by adding thereto the following:
East Buffalo St. - Aurora Street to Terrace Place, north side
East Buffalo St. - Aurora Street to Parker Street, south side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
Nf!YS: 0 Carried and approved.
,SIDE_11ALK ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approve-'
and levied sidewalk assessments in the total amount of $653.55 for work done during
1956 on various streets including Ithaca Road, Pleasant Street, Eddy Street, Dryden
.Road, Blair Street, Prospect Street, Oak Avenue, College Avenue and University Ave. ,
and recommended them to the Common Council for final confirmation and levy.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy V
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on Jan. 23, 1957, levied assessments for
sidewalk construction in the following streets:
Ithaca Road, Pleasant Street, Eddy Street, Dryden Road, Blair Street, Prospect
Street, Oak Avenue, College Avenue and University Avenue.
A1JD '1HEREAS, as a result of a public hearing held thereon to adjust said assess-
ments as justice might require, the Board of Public Works finally approved said
assessments on Feb. 27, 1957 and filed a schedule thereof with the Common Council
for confirmation,
NO14T THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments in the total amount of
$653.55 for sidewalks as finally approved and filed with the Common Council be and
the same hereby are in all respects approved and confirmed, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk hereby is directed to prepare a
warrant on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedules for the collection
of said assessments; and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed
to execute said warrant, whereupon all such assessments will be cane 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 allows per-
sons 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 lst in each year,
provided however, that any person desiring to pay by installments shall make appli-
cation promptly in writing to the City Chamberlain; and all properties having such
assessments or portions-thereof for installment payments thereof in arrears and re-
maining unpaid at the close of any city tax collection period shall ':)e included by
the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City Tax Sale held in November each year fol-
lowing such City tax collection period; and such property shall be sold for any
unpaid assessments or portions thereof or any unpaid installments together Tdth the
outstanding balance of such installment payments, together wrath all interest, fees
and penalties th,nt may have accrued.
AYES. 13
SAYS: 0 Motion Carri d
Approved, March 6, 1957
yor of City olothaca
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March 6, 1957
CERTIFICATE FOR TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE: The Clerk reported that $50,000.00 will be
borrowed in anticipation of taxes from local banks as of March 7, 1957 and filed
the necessary certificate required by the Local Finance Law.
RECREATION PROJECT FOR THE ELDER7Y: The Clerk presented an application for sub-
�` mission to the State Adult Recreation Council and the Commissioner of Education for
approval of a recreation program for elderly people, sponsored by the Senior Citizens
Council, Inc.. He reported that it had been prepared by the Senior Citizens' Council
Inc. and shows a total estimated annual expense of y4,650.00 with the City's share
amounting to $700.00, of which ` 350.00 is anticipated to be received from the State
in reimbursement. It was requested that- the Mayor be authorized to submit it to �., .
the State Education Department for approval.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the application be approved and that the Mayor be authorized to sub-
mit it to the State Adult Recreation Council for approval; and further that the
Mayor be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Senior Citizens' Council,
Inc. regarding the operation of the program.
Carried.
BUDGET - WATER & SWER DEPARTMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Com.
recommends approval of the budget for the Water & Sewer Departments in the total
amount of '1326,950.00 as presented by the Board of Public Works.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLV?M, that the budget for the Water & Sewer Departments as submitted by the
Board of Public Works in the total amount of t326,950.00 be approved; and that the
total estimated water and sewer revenues of t326,950. be appropriated to said de-
partments in accordance with the schedule filed by the Board.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
GRANDVIEDI AVENUE LOTS - SALE: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, certain properties were purchased by the City to provide the right-of-
way needed for the extension of Grandview Avenue between Aurora and Hudson Streets,
and
j WEREAS, this street is now completed in so far as said right-of-way is concerned-
J and the Board of Public Works has subdivided the remainder of the land into five
proposed building lots, and two of these lots already having been sold,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at
public auction under the direction of the City Clerk:
1. Two lots of irregular size marked Lot A and Lot B be sold as one unit.
Said lots are shown on a map entitled, "Proposed Grandview Avenue Extension - Right-
of-'gay Study", dated January 17, 1956, and on file in the office of the City Engineer
and
2. 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 101/'j of his '-)id
at the time of the sale, the balance to be paid upon delivery of QUIT CLADI deed.
The City of Ithaca hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids for said
Lots A and B and any and all bids for the lot located at 624 Hudson Street.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to
advertise for bids on said Lots A and B as a unit and the lot located at 624 Hudson
Street, and he is hereby directed to report to this Common Council the bids received
and he is further directed to include in his advertisement of sale that the City of
Ithaca through its Common Council hereby reserves the right to ireject any and all
bids. Carried.
BOND RESOLUTION:
BOND RESOLUTION DATED MARCH 6, 1957
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A PESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF ITHPCh OF THREE PARCS1.9
OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NOFTHTn1EST CORNER, OF AURORA. AND SENECA STREETS,
ITHACA, NEW YORK, THE DEMOLITION OF SAPT, PND THE RESURFACING OF SAID ARrA AND
CONVERTIN11 IT INTO A PARKING AREA AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $180,000.00
AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ' 180,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY OF ITHACA
TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
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I`iarch 6, 1957
Bond Resolution (Con't.) :
Section 1. The acquisition by the City of Ithaca of three parcels of real
property located at the northwest corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets, Ithaca, Ne-w;
York, the demolition of same, and the resurfacing of said area and converting it
into a parking area for said City, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost
Of ` 180,000.00.
Section 2. Plan for the financing of the maximum estimated cost of such
specific object or purpose is by the issuance of : 180,000.00 serial bonds of said
City hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law.
Section 3. It is hereby determined, pursuant to Subdivisions 11 and 20 of
Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law that the period of probable usefulness of
such specific object or purpose is ten years, and that the proposed maturity of
the bonds herein authorized will be ten years.
Section 4. General obligation serial bonds of said City of Ithaca in the said
principal amount of ` 180,000.00 shall be issued for the object or purpose aforesaid
pursuant to the provisions of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, and
such bonds shall be of such term, form and contents as this Common Council shall
prescribe.
Section 5. There will be provided prior to the issuance of such bonds or
,•; bond anticipation notes a sum sufficient to pay at least 5% of the entire estimated
cost of such object or purpose in accordance with Section 107 of the Local Finance
Law.
r Section 6. The full faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, New York, are
hereby irrevocably pledged to the payment of the principal of and interest on such
obligations as the same respectively become due and payable. The annual payment of
principal and interest on such obligations will be made each year from the revenues
derived from the use of the off-street parking meters in the City of Ithaca.
Section 7. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to
authorize the issuance of and to sell bona anticipation notes in anticipation of the
issuance and sale of the serial bonds herein authorized, including renewals of such
notes is hereby delegated to the Mayor and the City Clerk, the chief fiscal officer.
Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents and shall be sold in such
manner as may be prescribed by said City Clerk, consistent ?,Tith the provisions of
the Local Finance Law.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried.
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE:
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE RESOLUTION DATCD MARCH 6, 1957 V
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND INTICIPATION NOTES OF
TH', CITY OF ITHACJ , '-'.Y. TO PAY TFT� CO.^T OF THE ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF
ITHACA OF THREL PARCELS OF Fr,.Il PP.OPF,FTY LOCATT'D �T THE N07'TH''ff?ST CORNrF OF
AURORA 101D SENFCA STPITETS, ITHACA, N7,,T YOPK, THE DEMIOLTTION OF SAk,-1, AND THE
RrSURFACING OF SAID AEA IND COMTERTIN t IT INTO A PAT.KIl`?O rP A. FOP, SAID CITY.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
1aHEREAS, on March 6, 1957, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. adopted
a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of $180,000.00 serial bonds of said City
to pay the cost of the acquisition by the City of Ithaca of three parcels of real
property located at the northwest corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets, Ithaca, New
York, the demolition of same and the resurfacing of said area and converting it
into a parking area for said City; and
141EREAS, there are no bond anticipation notes outstanding which have been pre-
viously issued in anticipation of the sale of the aforesaid bonds; and it is now
desired to provide temporary financing thereof by the issuance of bond anticipation
notes;
NOW THEREFORE 5+a IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tomp-
kins County, New York, as follows:
Section 1. Bond anticipation notes in the total amount of ":;180,000.00 shall
-, 'De issued by the City of Ithaca for the purpose aforesaid in anticipation of the
sale of the serial bonds authorized by the resolution adopted on March 6, 1957,
entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACn.UISITION BY THE CITY OF ITHACA. OF THREE
PARCELS OF REAL, PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTH,MT CORNER OF AUI-ORA AND SENECA STR; ET
ITH P.0 f , NE?T YORK, THE DEMOLITION OF, SAME AND THE RESURFACING OF SAID AREA AND COW-
VERTING INTO A PARKING PREA. 4T A MADiUM ESTIMATED COST OF ` 180,000.00 AND AUTHOT'-
IZING THE ISSUANCE OF $180,000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY OF ITHACI TO PAY THE
^OST THEREOF. " The said notes are not renewable.
148 6 March 6, 1957
Bond Antici.nation Note (Con't.):
Section 2. Such notes shall be dated March 15, 1957, or such later date as
the officers by their execution thereof will determine, and will mature on the 31st
day of December, 1957, will bear interest at a rate of not exceeding 22 per cent per
annum payable at maturity, brill be payable as to both principal and interest in law-
ful money of the United States of Ameriga at the Tompkins County Trust Company, in
Ithaca, Neer York, or the First National Bank of Ithaca, in Ithaca , New York, will
be signed in the name of the City of Ithaca by the Niayor and City Clerk and will be
sealed Trith the seal of said City.
Section 3. The said bond anticipation notes shall be of substantially the
follo*.wing terms, form and contents, to wit:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF NET YORK
CITY OF ITHACA
BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF 1957
No. _
The City of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins, State of New York, hereby acknow-
ledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to
, of Ithaca , New York, the sum of on the 31st day of
December, 10,57, together with the interest thereon from the date hereof at the rate
of 22 per cent per annum, payable at maturity. Both priniipal of and interest on
this note will be paid in lawful money of the United States of America at
, Ithaca, New York.
This note may be called for redemption on any date prior to maturity after
giving at least 30 days' notice of the date of redemption to
by mailing written notice to the said bank, and interest shall cease to be paid
herein after such date of redemption.
This note is one of an authorized issue, the aggregate principal amount of
which is $180,000.00. It is issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution en-
titled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF BOND ANTITIPCATION NOTES
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA , N.Y. TO PAY THE COST OF THE AC('UISITION 13Y THE CITY OF ITHACA
OF THREE FA°CELS OF REAL PROPFFTY LOCI':TrD AT THE NORTWEST CORNEF OF AUPORA AND
SrNECA STRIZTS, ITHAC A , NEI'T YORK, THE DEMOLITION OF SAAB AND THE RESUSFACING OF SAID
AREA AND CONVERTING IT INTO A PARKING APEA FOR SAID CITY," which resolution was du _ ,
adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca on the 6th day of March, 1957•
The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are hereby irrevocably pledged for the
punctual payment of the principal of and interest on this note according to its
terms.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things re-
quired by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist, to have
happened and to have been performed precedent to and in the issuance of this note,
exist, have happened and have been performed, and that this note, together Tri.th all
other indebtedness of such City is within every debt and other limit prescribed by
the Constitution and laws of the State of New York.
IN 1.�TITNESS t,,1HEREOF, the City of Ithaca has caused this note to be signed by
its Mayor and City Clerk, and its corporate seal to be hereunto affixed, and this
note to be dated as of the day of , 1957.
CITY OF ITHACA
By:
Mayor
City Clerk
AT"'rST:
Section 4. The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are hereby pledged for,,.. ..
the payment of the principal of and interest on such bond anticipation notes, and
such notes shall be paid from the proceeds derived from the sale of said bonds or
may be redeemed as provided by the Local Finance Law of the State of New York.
Section 5. The City Clerk of said City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to sell
such ')ond anticipation notes at private sale for not less than par and accrued in-
terest at a rate not exceeding the rate above specified, and the City Clerk is
authorized to deliver such notes to the purchaser or purchasers upon payment of the
purchase price and accrued interest as above specified. The receipt of the City
Clerk shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser or purchasers, who shall not be
obliged to see to the application of the purchase money.
Section 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
I>YrS: 13
E`AYS: 0 Carried.
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March 6, 1957
:APPROPRIATION - BD. OF ZONING APPEALS: Aiderman Stimson reported that after a study
of the request presented by the Board of toning Appeals for a budget appropriation
to cover the cost of stenographer's fees fbr taking testimony at Board hearings, the
Finance Committee recommends that an appropriation of $$200.00 be made available for
this purpose.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLV, , that the sum of $200.00 be added to the 1957 tentative budget, budget
account !'135 - Bd. of Zoning Appeals, for stenographer's services for the Bd. of
Zoning Appeals. Carried.
YR. DAHMEWS BILL: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee recommended
payment of Attorney Dahmen's bill as rendered in the amount of '1,500.00 for services
rendered in the condemnation proceedings by the city to acquire the three properties
at the northwest corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that Yx. Dahmen's bill in the amount of $1,500.00 for services rendered
be approved; and that it be paid from the proceeds of temporary loans made in anti-
cipation of a bond issue for the cost of the off-street parking lot at this site.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded 'oy. Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and here-
by are approved and ordered paid. Carried.
LOCAL LAW - CHAPTER REVISION: Alderman Johnson recommended enactment of a Local Law
ta regarding charter revision which was laid on the table at the last regular meeting
of the Council.
A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOE' THE SUB1 ISSIO�T TO THE ELECTOL'S OF TH_,, CITY OF
ITHACA, NE?-r YO!:K, AT THE NE�:T GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY THE
QUP,STION: "SHALL TERRE BE A COMMISSION TO DRAFT A NEU CITY CHARTER?"
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CONK ION COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLO?]S:
Section l.. There shall be submitted to the electors of the City of Ithaca,
New York, at the next general election held in the City of Ithaca the question:
"Shall there be a commission to draft a new City Charter?"
Sacti_on 2. The Commission shall be composed of nine (9) members, the qualifi-
cations of whom shall be as follows:
(a) All such members must be residents of the City of Ithaca, New York, duly
qualified to vote at such general election;
(b) No member may be an elective or appointive City official or employee of
}, the City of Ithaca.
Section 3. The Commission shall be selected in the following manner:
(a) The City Clerk shall notify each organization that is included in the list
of Ithaca community organizations on file with the Board of Education, Ithaca, New
York, as of the effective date of this local law, to choose from each of their or-
ganizations two (2) delegates that must be residents of the City of Ithaca. to attend
a charter revision convention.
(b) The charter revision convention shall choose fifteen (15) residents of the
City of Ithaca as an appointing committee to select the nine (9) members of the
Charter revision commission. No member of the appointing committee shall be eligible
to serve on the commission.
Section 4. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 13
i1AYS: 0 Carried.
Approved by me this 2f St-dair of March 1957 and designated Local La*•r No. 1 - 1957•
Mayor
T V CABLE RATES: Alderman Johnson presented the following report on television „
cable rates:
Under the T.V. Franchise a $2.75 rate per month is the maximum rate allowsa and
any further increase in rate can only be made with the permission of the Council.
At.the time the Franchise was passed by this Council, some of the customers on the
cable were paying "2.50 per month and some $2.75 per month. The franchise provided
r for a 25¢ increase in rates to the customers paying 12.50 per month when the cable
was placed on poles throughout the rest of the City, so that all customers would then
be paying the same rate of $2.75 per month.
The main trunk lines of the cable have now been installed on poles from the antenna
site on Snyder Hill to the farthest cable amplifier in the downtown area. There are
some feeder lines from the main lines now on trees and these will be completely re-
placed on poles this year. This means that all cable lines covering every street in
Ithaca will be entirely on poles before the end of the year.
March 6, 1957
T.V. Cable Rates (Con't.)
The final step is the transfer of the individual lines from each user's T.V.
receiver. These have to be connected to the new lines on the poles. This is al-
ready under -ray, but may require part of 1958 to complete.
I have a letter from Mr. Ceracche of the Television Shop stating the above and
setting forth the completion of the feeder lines this year and the completion of
the individual transfers which may take part of 1958. I will place this letter on
file and ask that it be made a part of the Minutes of this meeting. ,
Because of the fact that all equipment, amplifiers and the main cable lines are
now installed on telephone poles and because at a substantial cost to the holder c
the franchise the completion of transferring the feeder lines from trees to poles
will be completed this year and further because it is more workable to have all
customers paying the same rate,we feel that a charge of $2.75 is fair and reason-
able. I would like to state this is the consensus of the committee as a whole,
except for Alderman Stimson, who disagrees."
!,.arch 4, 1957
Mr. Kenneth C. Johnson, Atty.
Savings Bank Building
Ithaca, New York
Dear Mr. Johnson:
This letter is in answer to your request, regarding; the t;�rer_ty-five cents increase
to some of our customers.
In the Franchise, it states we may charge twenty-five cents additional where in-
stallation is on a NeT.., York Telephone Co. pole. TTe feel this increase covers all
of our customers now.
During 1956 all equipment and new, main cable lines were installed on New York
Telephone Company poles from our antenna site - Snyder Hill to the farthest cable
amplifier in the down-toiTn area. As ev-ryone should be able to realize, Tare are now
renting hundreds of New York Telephone Company poles ever_ though all of our custo
installations are not on the new lines; all the equipment supplying service are on
poles.
This year ?dill show the complete replacement on poles of the remaining cable line s'"`°'
in the city rresently on trees. This means that all cable linos covering every
street in Ithaca will be entirely on telephone poles before the end of this year.
The only remaining job is the transfer of the individual lines from each users TV
receiver to the street. These have to be connected to the near lines on telephone
poles. This is being done gaily and as rapidly as possible, but iaill not '.)e en-
tirely completed this year.
Very truly yours
Anthony Ceracche
Alderman Stimson reserved his right to make a minority report on the cable rate
increases at a later meeting; to clarify his objections to the Committee's report.
PARKING AUTHORITY: Alderman Johnson presented the following r erort of the Mayor's
recommendation to establish a Parking Authority:
"In looking into the matter the Committee found that about six Authorities had
been established in New York State. Those of White Plains, Elmira , Syracuse,
Binghamton, Peekskill and New Yor1- City.
The Binghamton Authority operated for a short time only and *gas discontinued in
1952. The New York Authority terminated in 1955. Syracuse began operations but
then became inactive. These authorities terminated presumably because these cities_
determined that the parking problem, acquisition of lots, maintenance, financing, ..
establishing of rates, etc. could be taken care of by the regular departments in
their local governments. It is the consensus of opinion of this committee that
the various departments of our Government can also handle the problem. Since the
request for the creation of a Parking Authority by the Mayor was brought to the
Council, a Parking Committee has been set up on the Bd. of Public Works as a stand-
ing committee of the Board. If this committee has the cooperation of the Council,
Planning Board, Engineer's Dept. , etc. and their efforts are coordinated, there
should be no reason why an 1.uthority is necessary. "Te are still following this
matter to see if there car be a procedure adopted in order to accomplish this
coordination. "
COWON COUATCTL FPOCEEDT-NqS
AUDIT SHEET
Yarch 6, 1957
City Chamberlain t 28-57
``The Ithaca Journal_ 6.84
Norton Prirting Co. 6.50
N.Y. Telephone Co. 66.48
Duplex Electric 2.70
Pitney-Rowes, Inc. 132.36
Charles F. Ltitton 31.80
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corr_. 7.52
Addressograph-Multigraph Corpl 106.65
Carrie Shipos 102.00
T.G. Miller's Sons I'ar_er Co. 20.21
James J. Clyn es, Jr. 100.00
H.P. Seaman. Co. 89.93
Edward W. King 20.00
Edw. Thompson Co. 45.00
Vanl`Tatta Off. Eouin. Co. '3.85
H.C. Thorne 11).81
Yja_ck's photo CoTAes 7.73
N.Y.S. Fed. Off. of Planning Ids. 11
no. B.r.pmpton, M.n. 1'x.00
n n 14.00
Dr. W.L. Dillenbeck 16.00
Frank S. Alo 6°.04
Jamieson-McKinney Co. , Inc. .35
Dr. Devi_c' Robb 5.00
Frank S. Alo 25.64
Klines Pharmacy 5.00
Fred R. Stevens 42.41
1l�ri7, H. Darling* 50.00
Moan Stoughton 53.75
`T.G. Miller's 32.28
N.Y. Telephone Co. 96.38
Quick's Garage 257.77
Don StrPeter's 5.20
Walsh & Son Chevrolet 3.30
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 69.76
Henry F. Hear3 8.16
Stallman Dist. 'o' 12.48
Atlpntic Refining Co. 249.22
John. M. Mulligan 64.00
-Tihaca. Delivery 1.80
Akron-Chicago Trans. Corr. 5.40
Ithaca Propane Co. 2.00
3aker Lumber Co. .96
Miller .rTholessle Co. F4- 7y 71
Starner Sporti,g woods 0,60
Thomas M. TTn r9 erhi-11 3.16
Earl W. Ayotte 35.00
Johr_ Leskovec Jr. 38.30
Dual Parking I`ieter Co. 28.00
'American Freightway's 3.97
The Dual Parking 1"`eter Co. 4.80
E.G. Harris 17.25
rlwb x yxN .mac
American Coir Lock Co. 1.81
Wayne 31iss 5.25
T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 10.84
City Chamberlain 3.84
Giiyda �rhiti-o 10.25
W.x.C.TI, 3.50
F-hey Pharmacy 12.10
Curt Foerster 7.00
Norton Electric Co. 114.19
N.Y.S. Elea. & Gas Corp. 1.80
N.Y. Telerb one Co. 12.26
Ithaca Printing Service 7.50
Ta-lar D. Lewis 150-00
Mr. 74illiam DeCjr10 11.00
Ithaca Printin� 18.00
ZT.G. Millers Parer Co. 1.36
App ayed by Finn Committee:
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'_arch 6, 1957
POLICE PATROL CAF,: fiction !-ras taken to authorize the purchase of a police patrol
car as follows:
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee
!41EREAS, bids on an authomobile to be used as a police patrol car, *•?hich were
received by the Police Committee of the Common Council on February 27, 1957, have
)een reviewed by the Police Relations Committee of the Council.
AND '4HEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by
Al Cross Pontiac for a 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 2-door, sedan, in the total net
amount of '.1200.00 be accepted,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police
be accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with a
1957 Pontiac Chieftain, 2-door sedan be and hereby is awarded to Al Cross Pontiac
in the net amount of X1200.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted;
and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1957 Police Department budget,
account `130. Carried.
PARKING METER CHECKERS: Alderman Komaromi reported that the Police Relations
Committee recommends the extension of the present three months trial period expir-
ing April 1, 1957 for another three months period or until July 1, 1957• During
this period, it is hoped that the New York State Civil Service Commission will
have established the position of Parking Meter Checker. The Committee recommends
extending the hours of duty from four hours daily to six hours daily per each of
the two Parking Meter Checkers or a total of 12 hours daily. This will require an
additional appropriation by this Council of X1150.00 for this period. The duty
tours of the Parking Meter Checkers to be at the discretion of the Chief of Police.
`'Te also recommend the broadening of the authority of the Parking Meter Checkers
to cover all standing parking violations. During the present trial period, their
authority has been to issue overtime parking meter violation tickets only.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee
RESOLVED, that School Guards be hired as Parking Meter Checkers with the authority
to issue parking tickets for all standing parking violations from April 1, 1957
to July 1, 1957 at the present rate of ` 1.50 per hour for a total of 12 hours daily
Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
IR EREAS, this Common Council has approved the extention of the services of
parking meter checkers for the period April 1st to July 1, 1957 ,
NOW THEREFOT'E BE IT RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation of X1150.00 to
' be added to the 1957 tentative budget, account 1'130 - Police Department, be and
hereby is approved. Carried.
TYPIST: Alderman Komaromi reported that the Police Relations Committee, Chief
Simmers and Judge Casey recommend that the Council approve the hiring of a typist
to be employed jointly by the Traffic Violations Bureau and the Police Department
on a full-time basis. This typist will assist the Traffic Violations Burea» in
processing outstanding tickets and assist in typing Police Department reports.
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee
RESOLVED, that a typist be hired by the City Court and the Police Department to
'oe shared jointly by both departments at the present typist salary range of
$2350.00 to ` 2800.00 Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
WHErEAS , this Common Council has approved the appointment of a typist to serve
jointly both in the City Court and the Police Department,
NOGT THERR70PE Bi, IT PT SOLVED, that the 1957 tentative budget be amended by ad:-l-
ing thereto the total sum of ''2,350.00 for a typist; and that "'1,175.OQ be added
to budget account ;"118 - City Court and ` 1,175.00 be added to oudget account "130-
Police Denartmenta Carried.
FIFE DE,PT. RECOMNTENDATIONS: Alderman lurphy read a letter received from the Bo�.rcd/
of Fire Commissioners regarding the appointment of a Fire Chief, the need for an
additional Lieutenant in the department to act as instructor for paid and volunteer
firemen, and a renewed request for the replacement of ;'L4 fire truck and three men,
discontin,aad when the old truck was put out of commission.
By Alderman nurpny: seconded by Alderman Johnson
R.r„"OLVED, that the recommendations of the Bd. of Fire Commissioner-, be. referred to
the Fire Relations and the Finance Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
reo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 13, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Porter
Osborn, Komaromi, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Clerk - Blean
ROUTE 7!17_3 RELOCATION: Mayor Ryan announced that he had called this Special Meeting
to approve an Enabling Act regarding the relocation of Route "°13.
Attorney Clynes explained it is required that the Mayor and legislative body take
action requesting that the Act be brought out of legislative committee and enacted
into law.
Alderman Gee presented a resolution in this matter and it was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Gee: seconded by Alderman Gibson
BE IT PESOLVF,, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby
requests the enactment of legislation as set forth in Senate Bill Intro. No. 3570,
Print No. 4032, Assembly Bill Intro. No., 4064, Print No. 4385, entitled: "AN ACT
to amend the highway law, in relation to state arterial highways in the City of
Ithaca and state highways in the County of Tompkins" , and that the matter be
brought out of legislative committee and enacted into law by the New York State
Legislature. Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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AMENDMENTS TO ZONING MAP
Public Hearing 4:00 P.M. March 20, 1957
PRESENT:
Members of the Charter & Ordinance Comm. ; Alderman Johnson, Chairman; Alderman
Osborn; Alderman Murphy
Attorney Armand L. Adams, and Robert N. Pierce - Representing Johnson's BoEtyard
Donald W. Dickinson - Representing Dickinson's Paint & Wallpaper Store
City Clerk - Blean
Alderman Johnson presidd and opened the public hearing duly advertised for
this time on two separate proposed amendments to the zoning map as follows:
Thit the zoning map be amended so that the Industrial District now in-
• cluding only the south half, of what is known as Johnson's Boatyard will
be extended northward to include all the area now bounded on the north
by the south line of the Municipal Golf Course; on the east by Willow
Avenue; on the south by Cascadilla Creek; and on the west by Cayuga Inlet,
and that the indicated "airport hazard boundary may no longer exist north-
;, a ward and eastward from where it now crosses Cascadi.l.la Creek to the northerly
t..,) lirr.i.t of the Bird Sanctuary.
h. That the zoning map be amended so that the remaining land of the premises
known as 323 E. Seneca Street he changed from desi gn: tion of a Residential
to a Commercial District.
No one appeared to oppose either of the proposed changes and the hearing was
closed. Alderman Johnson informed those present that the Commi.ttee's recom-
mendation for approval of the changes would be presented at the next regular
meeting of the Common Council to be held April. 3, 1057 for final action and ,
if adopted , they will become effective upon publication.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING IOCAL LAW #1 - 1957 •
10:(n A.M. March 21, 1957
PRE`'ENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Attorney - Clynes
Clerk - Blean
Mrs. Stanley Johnson, Mrs. J.L. Hoard , Mrs, G.H. Fairbanks, Mrs. H.F. Sladick,
H.E. VanThiel, Mrs. Mary Copeland
Mayor Ryan opened the Public Hearing advertised for this time on a local
law regarding Ch-rter Revision. The proposed law was read by the Clerk and
it was reviewed and the method of selecting the charter revision committee
was explained to those present.
No opposition was voiced and the hazror closed the hearing, approved the law
and designated it as Local Law IA - 1957.
Geo. A. ?Lean
- -PUBLIC HEARIN(r;7 City Cl '-'k
Amendment of Zoning .+'
TAKE }'OJCE, that the
and Ordinance Committe `' he
Common Council ' Ii';1IQ1ddiet
bearing at 9:00 p 111,4 ''°•1 I PU LIC HEAR;N(i
1937,in the Common. Council earn-, Local Law—(`hatter Revi.toa
Ler, City Hall, Ithaca, N.Y{, to hear; TAKE NOTICE, that the Mayor
( ,anyone Interested in the followingwill hold a public hearing in 'the
Proposed amendments to the Zoning Common Council Chamber, City
Map of the City of Ithaca: Hall, Ithaca. N.Y. at 1C:00 a.m. on
1. Amend the Zoning Map so that Thursday, March 21, 1957, on a Local
the industrial district now including Law providing for the submission
only the soutl1 half of what is to the electors of the City of Ith-
aca,known as Johnson's Boatyard will aca, N.Y. at the next general elec-
be extended northward to include all tion held in the City the question:
• the area noa+.`Qgpnded on the north "Shall there be 'a Commission to
by the a°u9 e of the Municipal draft a new City Charter?' •
Coli Counts Q °the south by Cases- March 12, 1957.
dills peek .- on 'the west by GEORGE A. BLEAN, ,
• ayuga.Znlet 'that the indicated City Clerk.
"airport haze t: boundary::may no 15larli 12'
longer exist'at. , ••ard and eastwards
from where i . , Missesascadilla
Creek to the °`herly limit of the
Bird SancNtary:'•
2. Amend'the Zoning Map so that
'
the property located:at 323 E. Sen,
eca Street be rezoned from a Rest-
ti M1 dential to. a Commerctfil I1 traet,
I] March 12, 15. 1957. i ��yy
GEORGE A BL$'kAt�t
} March 12. 15. CClty'Cler1c i
COP110n? COUNCIL P OCTrDINCS
CITY OF TTHACP, N.Y.
Special Fleeting 11:00 A.PT.
March 23, 1957
PF'ES�;NT;
p!ayror - Fyan
Aldermen - Johnson, i_urphy, Stimson, Harrison, Gee , Porter, Komaromi, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Clerl, - Blean
ROUT; :`13 RELOCATIm: Mayor F'.yan announced that he had called this special meeting;
to approve an amended enabling Act regardirg the relocation of h:oute °-13. Attorney
Clynes explained that four errors in the original act required its amendment which
in turn requires action by this Council on the amendment.
By Alderman Gee: seconded by Alderman Horn
K IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, hereby
requests the enactment of legislation as set forth in Senate Bill Intro. No. 3570,
Print No. 4918, assembly Bill Intro. No. 4064, Print No. 4887, entitled: "AN ACT
- , to amend the highway law, in relation to state arterial highways in the City of
Ithaca and state highways in the Count. of Tompkins",
out of legislative committee and enacted into lair b��� and that the matter be brought
the New York State Legislature.
Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting eras adjourned.
A.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEED3*0
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 Q.mi April 3, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Osborn,
Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Bd. of Fire Comm. - Wheaton, Flynn, Otis
Chief of Police - Sijmr►ers
Assessor - Avery
Deputy City Chamberlain - T,)right
Director of Planning - Thorne
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meetings held on
March 13th and March 23rd were all duly approved.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Mr. Donald J. O'Connor, business representative of the Internation-
al Assoc. of Machinists, spoke on behalf of employees of the Department of Public
Works and urged the Council to act favorably on the integration of Social Security
coverage with the Retirement System benefits for city employees and officials who
are now members of the Retirement System but not covered by Social Security. He
informed the Council that a Bill has been passed by the Legislature providing for
such coverage and is now awaiting the Governor's signature.
Alderman Stimson called attention to material on this subject which he had obtained
at the Mayor's Conference last year and distributed to members of the Council at
that time. He suggested that each alderman review this material while the Finance
Committee continues its study. He stated that the Finance Committee expects to
report thereon at the next meeting if possible.
BUIIDING COMMISSIOM IS MAPS: The Clerk read a letter from H.C. Lockwood, Bldg.
Comm. , requesting a book of maps of the City of Ithaca for the use of his office.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee expects to report on this re-
quest at the next meeting,
CAPITAL RESOVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
requested the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $8,650.00 from Capital
Reserve Fund 1-3, Street Paving, to the General Fund for the improvement of Pearsall
Place.
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 street paving, designated as Capital Reserve
Fund �3, and
WHEFEAS, the Board of Public 1#orks, on March 13, 1957, requested that an appropria-
tion of $8,650.00 be made from said Reserve Fund for the improvement of Pearsall
Place, a specific item of improvement which may be financed from said Reserve Fund,
N04 THEP.MPORE BE IT ?ZESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of .x8,650.00 from
Capital Reserve Fund -i�3 for the improvement of Pearsall Place be and hereby is
authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer
the sum of $8,650.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be ex-
pended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
CAPITAL TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 14orks had requested
the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $2,850.00 from the E. Seneca-
N. Aurora Capital Parking Area Fund to the General Fund for the purpose of grading
and preparing the site at the corner of these streets for off-street parking.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $2,850.00 from the E. Seneca-N. Aurora
Street Capital Parking Area Fund for the grading and preparation of the site at the
scorner of said streets for off-street parking be approved; and that the City Clerk
be authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $2,850.00 from said Capital Res.
Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
,AYES: 13
.NAYS: 0 Carried and approved..
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April 3, 1957
IDDITICNAL APPROPRIATION - TRAFFIC SIGNS The Clerk reported that the Bd. of Pub.
Wks. had requested that -the sum of $3,000 be restored to the 1957 tentative budget
item -,`187 - Traffic Control, for the continuation of the traffic sign moderniza-
tion program.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Aldermah Murphy
RESOLVED, that an additional appropri.atipn of `fi3,000, to be added to the 1957
tentative budget, item 1`187 - Traffie Colitrol, as the first installment of the
traffic sign modernization program to cost approximately $9,000 be and hereby is
approved.
AYES: 13
STAYS: 0 Carried and approved
F.ELOCATION OF CENTRAL FIRE STATION: The Clerk reported that on Iiarch 18th the Plan-
ning Board had approved a report covering a study by its staff of sites for the
possible relocation of Central Fire Station, and that the Board had selected four
of the thirteen sites included in the report and recommended them to the Council as
possible sites for a. new fire headquarters station. He reported also that the Board
agreed with the staff survey that there is a need for a fire station west of the
=' L.V. PR tracks to protect the new County Hospital and a growing residential and in-
_0 dustrial area and had suggested as a possible site for such a station lots No. 4 and
No. 5-a, in block 12 which have a combined area of approximately 9,400 sq. ft. and �
j an assessed valuation of X10,400.00
Alderman Johnson recommended that the report should be studied by the Council as a
whole and not referred to any particular committee. He suggested that it be ascer-
tained what type of building is needed, how large a building, what can be done with
the alarm system, utilization and estimated costs of the structure. The questions
are not in whole a planning function, but the Planning Board could coordinate its
efforts in ascertaining the answers to these questions from the various departments
involved and can utilize the Director's professional qualifications of architect.
By Alderman Johnson; seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Planning Board for its continued
study of what site is to be purchased, an estimate of the cost of relocation and the
cost of a new building, etc. ; and that the Board be requested to furnish this infor-
mation to the Council as soon as possible.
Carried.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the need for a fire station west of the L.V. PR tracks as outlined
in the report be referred to the Fire Relations Committee of the Council for study
and recommendation. Carried.
RELOCATION OF CITY HALL: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board staff members
had also prepared a report on the relocation of City Hall which included a study of
five possible sites. He reported that, in view of other impending developments to
be taken into account in the relocation of City Hall, the Board had requested the
Council to postpone the time of five months in which it was asked to make a recom-
mendation on this matter with the understanding that in the meantime the Board con-
tinue its study.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the Council grant the request of the Planning Boare. for additional
time for the study of the relocation of City Hall; and that in the meantime the
Board's preliminary report on this subject be circulated among members of the Common
Council. Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE PMFMMENTS: On recommendation of the Bd. of Public Works, action
was taken to amend Section 120 of the Traffic Ordinance.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 120, Article XIII of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Time
Limit, be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph as follows:
"The holidays referred to in this section shall be limited to New Years Day,
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day"; and
further that the meters be marked to indicate these exceptions.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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April 3. 1957
The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that Sec. 185 of
the Traffic Ordinance be amended to create meter zones on W. Green St. from Albany
to Plain, south side; on E. Seneca St. westerly a distance of 100 feet from a point
y 13 feet east of the west line on Parker Street extended, south side; and E. Court St.
from Aurora St. to Terrace P1. , south side.
Alderman Osborn reported that the Traffic Committee of the Bd. of Public Works is
currently studying a proposal to extend parking limits in a section of the U. State
St. off-street parking lot, which is not now being used to capacity, Pending deve-
lopment of this proposal the recommended delay in creating the metered zone on W.
Green St. from Albany to Plain.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Aldermen Horn
RESOLVED, that the amendment of Section 185 to create metered zones on '4. Green
from Albany to Plain, south side, be postponed as recommended and that it be re-
ferred to the Traffic Committee of the Council for report thereon at a later date.
Carried.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule VI of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Meter Zones, be amended by adding thereto the following:
East Seneca St.; westerly a distance of 100 feet from a point 13 feet east of
the west line of Parker Street extended, south side.
East Court St.; Aurora St. to Terrace Place, south side.
Effective upon publication.
AXES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
action was taken
On the recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee/to amend Section 28 of the
Traffic Ordinance.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Horn
R13SOLVT�D, that Section 28, Article II of the Traffic Ordinance, Traffic Commission,
Its Powers and Duties, be amended to read as follows:
Sec. 28. Traffic Advisory Committee, Its Powers and Duties.
(a) There is hereby established a traffic advisory committee to serve without
compensation, consisting of the city traffic engineer, the commissioner of police
or in his discretion his representative, the chairman of the Common Council traffic
committee, and one representative from the city attorney's office, one alderman and
ode member of the Board of Public Works, and such number of other city officers and
representatives of unofficial bodies as may be determined and appointed by the Mayor.
The Chairman of the committee shall be appointed by the mayor and may be removed by
him.
(b) It shall be the duty of the traffic advisory committee, and to this end it
shall have the authority within the limits of the funds at its disposal to coordinate
traffic activities, to supervise the preparation and publication of traffic reports,
to receive complaints having to do with traffic matters, and to recommend to the
legislative body of this city and to the city traffic engineer, the chief of the
traffic division, and other city officials ways and means for improving traffic con-
ditions and the administration and enforcement of traffic regulations.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
On recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee action was taken to amend Section
182 of the Traffic Ordinance.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets, be amended by adding thereto
the following:
Brandon Place - Mitchell St. to Dunmore Place, east side.
Dunmore Place - Brandon Place to State Street, south side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
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April 3, 1957
On recommendation of the Traffic Advisory 00mmittee Section 180 of the Traffic
Ordinance was amended.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Porter
':rSOLVED, that Section 180, Schedule I of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, One-
way streets, be amended by deleting:
Tioga Street between Green Street and Seneca Street, northbound traffic only,
and by adding Tioga Street between Green Street and State Street, northbound
traffic only.
And by deleting Seneca Street between Tioga Street and Meadow Street, westbound
traffic only and by adding Seneca Street between Eddy Street and Meadow Street,
westbound traffic only.
affective upon publication
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
On recommendation of the Traffic Advisory Committee, Section 184 of the Traffic
Ordinance was amended.
(� By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance,
Parking Shall be Limited to the Following Periods of Time in the Following Locations,
by adding the following:
One hour parking
(1) North Cayuga St. , Cascadilla Ave. to Farm St. , east side.
(2) Farm St., from Cayuga St. to a point 120 feet from corner, south side.
Effective upon publication
AYT,S: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
Chief of Police Simmers asked when the one-hour parking restriction on N. Cayuga
and Farm Streets is to be enforced and he was advised that when no time is specified
it means it shall be enforced on a 24-hour a day basis. Alderman Porter expressed
the opinion that restricted parking be extended further on N. Cayuga Street in the
next block north on both sides of the street and possibly on the north side of Farm
Street also.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the matter of restricted parking in this neighborhood be referred
to the Traffic & Parking Committee of the Council for further study and report
thereon. Carried.
Chief of Police Simmers reported that the change of plates on all parkin* meters
to indicate the holidays on which no fees will be charged as provided for in
Section 120 as amended will cost approximately $1.25 per meter and that the tentative
budget has insufficient funds in it for such purpose.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
RESOLVED, that the matter of providing funds for making the necessary plate changes
on the parking meters be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
CMTIFICATr FOP., TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE: The Clerk reported that $50,000.00 had been
borrowed in anticipation of taxes on parch 7. 1957 and that an additional amount of
`'50,000 will be borrowed for like purposes on April 8th. He filed the necessary
certificate required by the Local Finance Law.
GFANDVIEW AVE. LOTS - AUCTION SALE: The Clerk reported that he had conducted an
auction sale at 10:00 a.m. on March 28, 1957 at which time two city-owned lots on v
Grandview Avenue Ext. and a lot located at 624 Hudson Street were offered for sale.
He reported that Thomas McCarthy, 325 Pleasant Street and Robert Ruf, Seven Mile
Drive, were the only persons who appeared at the sale and that I`x- P"icCarthy had
offered a bid of $1,000.00 for both of the lots on Grandview Avenue as a unit. No
bid was received for the other lot.
The Finance Committee recommended rejection of the bid.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the bid of $1,000 submitted by Mr. KcCarthy for the Grandview Avenue
lots be rejected. Carried.
ANNUAL FEPORT OF CITY CLERK: The Clerk presented his annual report for the year
ending Dec. 31, 1956 and copies were distributed to the Aldermen.
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April 3, 1957
CITY ATTORNEYIS REFOPT: Attorney Clyhes repot that title to the three properties
at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Stfeets for off-street parking had been acquired
by the City and demolition of the buildings had been started. He also reportedthat
the Bill for the annexation of the Elhira-Spencer Road area had been approved by the
Governor and that the Bills for the ,Jale of Bergholtz Tract to the Board of Education
and the relocation of route =13 are both now awaiting signature by the Governor.
^,PPPOPRIIATION - FIRE DEPT. : Aldermdn Stimson reported that sufficient funds had not
been included in the tentative fire department budget to provide for the normal com-
plement of paid firemen and recommeM ed an additional appropriation of : 12,000 for
this purpose.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVE), that an additional appropriation of 112,000,00, to be added to the 1957
tentative budget, item !`132 - Fire Department, to provide for the normal complement
of paid firemen, be and hereby is approved.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
PURCHASE OF FM,, TRUCK: Alderman Stimson reported that the Fire Department had re-
quested authorization to take bids on a truck for No. 4 Fire Company which will be
a pumper with fog equipment.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman hurphy
RESOLVED, that the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized to advertise for bids
on the purchase of a new fire truck for Fire Company No. 4, that the bids shall be
on a competitive basis, that the cost of the truck shall not exceed $11,155,00 that
the fire truck to be purchased shall meet the requirements of the National Bd. of
Fire Underwriters and conform to the attached specifications; and that the Bd. of
Fire Commissioners be directed to report the bids and their recommendations thereon
to this Common Council which reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids or
any and/or all items of any bid.
Carried.
FIRE DRILLMASTM: Alderman Stimson reported that the Fire Department had requested
the creation of the position of Fire Drillmaster. He advised that the Finance Com-
mittee had studied the request and expects to have a proper resolution to present
thereon at the next meeting of the Council.
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.
ZONING MAP AI1tFNDN!ENT - WILLOW AVENUE: Alderman Johnson reported that a public h'e'ar-
ing had been advertised and held on Plarch 20, 1957 by the Charter and Ordinance Com.
on a proposal to amend the Zoning Map so that the entire Johnson Boatyarc' property
at the foot of Willow Avenue be placed in an industrial area. He reported that no
one appeared at the hearing to oppose the change.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter
T,.IHEREAS, action was taken by this Common Council on Parch 6, 1957 to approve a request
to amend the Zoning Nap affecting the Johnson Boatyard property at the foot of 11110o,r
Avenue, subject to a public heari:,ig thereon, and
1PIKEREAS, a public hearing on said amendment was duly advertised and held by the
Charter & Ordinance Committee on March 20, 1957, and
"THI PAS, no one appeared at the hearing in opposition to the amendment,
NOtd THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action taken by the Common Council on Parch 6,
1957 approving said amendment be and hereby is approved and ratified in all respects;
and that the amendment shall become effective upon publication.
AYES: 13
Kfiya: 0 Carried and approved
Z014ING NAP AMENDIENT - E. SENECA STREET: Alderman Johnson reported that a separate
amendment to the Zoning Map changing the property located at 323 r. Seneca street
from a residential to a commercial district had been considered at the hearing held
on March 20th and that no one had appeared at the hearing in opposition to the amend-
ment.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter
I-IWREAS, action was taken by this Common Council on March 6, 1957 to approve a request
to amend the Zoning Neap affecting the property located at 323 E. Seneca St. , subject
to a public hearing thereon, and
'rFHIEEXAS, a public hearing on said amendment was duly advertised and held by the Char-
ter & Ordinance Committee on March 20, 1957, and
TPN:,7EAS, no one appeared at the hearing in opposition to the amendment,
1104 THEREFORE B' IT PESOLVED, that the action taken by the Common Council on !larch 6,
1957 approving said amendment be and hereby is approved and ratified in all respects;
and that the amendment shall become effecti-.re upon publication
AY2S: 13
FAYS: 0 Carried and approved
750 GP =_ co1ll ERCI: L &!,UlrMaT
Specificati n for 750 C]M tum , and equipment to be mounted on commercial
jchassis , according to the following description:
This specification is to cover a complete 750 gal. pump and equipment
mounted on a 1957 Mord F-800 chassis of not less than 212 H. Chassis to
be furnished by bidder and have the folloi:;in ;:
CIPA S5IS DESCRIPTION
1957 Ford F-800 chassis
25 ,000 lbs. G.V.W.
7,000 lbs. front axle capacity
18,000 rear axle capacity - rateio 7.17:1
Standard front and rear springs
175" wheelbase
103 .5 C/A dimension
10 x 22 . 5, 10 ply front and dual rear tubeless tires , mud and snow tires
on rear
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Six 6.75 cast wheels
332 ED 1r-8 motor
212 H.P. at 3 800 rpm
332 cu . tn. piston displacement
Sin-le exhaust
"ry elementair cleaner
heater and defroster
FF oil filter
r overnor
30 ampere generator
Five speed FD tr nsmission ( overdrive)
`2tandard Ford gas tank g a auxi l ie.rir r-as tan): furnished by apparatus
manuracturer
i?ydr. ovac brakes and standard parkin" brakes
Dual electric wi.ndshAid wipers
Turn indicators
Dual outside rear view mirrors
Tachometer
BTDD_+ hS _BILITY
Each bidder shall urnish ssetisfactor-r evidence of ?.is ability to construct
the ;nraretu. specified and s' 211 state locati.'-,n of the factory where
\ /apparatus is to b b lilt .
The 'nurnp must he »arall.e_l-s er ietwo ta'- centr a f 1 hump q advanced
de si "'1. incoruora.ti.n " many features im, ortant for denendabl.e f: re service .
The 'mnellern must r., bronze , .inunted on a hardened tai-nless steel. shaft.
Two heav_r dutTr ba11.1 beari.n` s su:sort the 'imne_ller shaft at the rear end,
and a barium bronze sleeve sups>orts the farward of the shaft . Barium
bronze sea.l.inr ri.nr-:s must he nr v ded in the rump }. 'using for long service
life and low cost saint ,ranee .
The pump pump honsin must be, Hicke] -tee] with high tensil , stren ; ' nd fine grain
Imneliors must 11s static and runa ' n7 balance for freedom vihr-tion and
rrovidin- lon - rackin- and bearin- 1_4fe.
Only on' rot 0f -eackin-- required . Pacl-in:- ma ; b- adiu t- blo t- re and
reriaceablo without numn disasEeibl-.
rump must hr m-d- in raotor- of biddor t, 711'111-0 gerViCe .
The chan-e-over valv- must h- manually oporated to ch; nge the discar r from
parallel. ( capacity) to sorie- Ic-res-nre ) . f)isehere ressurPs lbs.
to 175 lbs . oro obt' inP0 in the Par-11 ,•1 ( 0-pacity) setting and pressuros
above 175 117'1 . or obtained —ith erie- (pressurr- ) netting.
OTERATY01.
Al controls for the rump must he located at a central panel convenient for
the onerat, r on left c'idn. The hand throttlecontrol i - micrometer and
quick acting tv, e to provide exact control ov ,r ,-umr pressure. The -ov rnor
for automatic rressure control located at the Panel toqt,hcr with t' e -rimer
control. ' 11 gauges on left aide to be protected from freezing and in-
directl- lighted Lf-or night opereti a. A_:1 di-carne gates are controlled
from one control station.
FITIT CAPAr'ITY TO Bk AS PDTIDiS:
750 (1.F. at 15D lbs . p'imn pressure
525 n.p., . at 200 lbs . rum) pressure
375 G.P.M. at 25' lbs . pump nrossure
60 ( .P.11. at 550 lbs . pumr pressure
Priming system must he canable of lifting tate eighteen feet within 40-5(
seconds. Primer must be of exhaust ejector type , bronze housing or stair
steel housing.
Relief valve to be furnished on Pump.
Pum') to be provided with two suction inlets , ono on each side , with centers
not more than four feet above the :7-rnund with a removable strainer Provided
in each inlet . Two 2 1/2 inch discharge outlets are to be furnished , on
the operating side of the apparatus , one on right side.
Two comrnund pressure gau,.es graduated from minus 30 to 0 to 300 lbs. , must
be provided. Both gauges are to he located convPnient, for reading by the
numn operator and indirect1 lighted for night operation.
Provision must be made for quickly and easily Placing the pumP in operatin .
Positive interference shall be provided so that the engine cannot be made to
propel the apparatus while pum-aing. All levers used in connection with
numrin- operation shall be provided with positive catches or other devices
which will prevent them from being jarred or -ilocked out or position.
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Tank to be 1.0 gauge rust resistin_: material , in one properly baffled unit of
not less than 500 g'
gl.lons capacity, and provided with a filling opening; of at
least 1J' :inches square . Tank to be piped to pump suction. 111 operating
v_ lves to be accessible from the left side of t c; e pparatus.
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Reels to have capacity of not less then 250 feet of one inch four ply rubber
hose and equipped with the necese ar' pining end hose connections ; reels to
located over numn set down in . Three hundred feet of J. _nly, one inch rubber
hose in fifty` foot lengtl's , complete w'th two ( 2) Hardie fog runs. Hose
reels to be manual.
10 >0DY
JHose body must be of heav- steel, thoroughl ,r reinforced et corners and of
vattractive design. Bottom of hose comp: rtments to he hard wood , slatted to
provide venti.lati_on and fitted with flush rines for eas,r removal. The
interior of the body must be smooth and Cree from all sharp nroiections which
might damage the hose. Hand railof not less than one ( 1' inch of larger
heavy m t 1. tubi.n - to be nrovided on each rear body st:enchion , and one
horizontal rail above the hose body sides and connecting, the two re r
stancTn ons .
There shall be nrovided suitable bra cl-ets and :r i tti n.•s to carry equiY,ment
hereinafter snecified.
Carry i n�° ca, aci t,- of the body to be provided for 1400 feet of 2 1/2 inch and
L00 feet of 1 1/2 inch cotton rubber lined fire hose.
El iT_., i'fdi'IT COfP:.RTf .flT S
Eight eaiiinment compartments are to he provided for storing_ equipment with a
maximum of accessi bi.] i . ` even of these comnort•eente are to he enclosed
tyre.
One enclosed compartment located at the forward end of the body, on the left
side , aho-,.-,. the pume. This comnartment 15 1/2 inches deep, 33 1/3 inches
long and 13 inches high , inside . The door opening is to be 22 1/2 inches
��1on . and 21,. 1/2 inches h i - Kach coin e:rtment 23 inches een.
,.n open corn 'a.rtment 2]. 1 /2 inches wide. , 211. 1/2 inches t'.ri.de , 24 1/2 inches
hieh and 23 inches deep to be.. nro•rided a:t the rear, in the center between the
leo ler-- enclosed coni»artments .
Two enol oeed comnartm eta are to he �rov:i c ed , on ; each side of the body, ahead
of the wheels. Comeartmente to he 19 3/-' inches lona by 25 1/= inches high
by 12 ''/8 inches dee--. The door o? eni.n , for eec coni artment 16 1./4 inches
lone by 22 :i_nci es hie]
_ll_ ,. .
wo enclosed comnsrtments are to bo provi_ded, one to he on each side of the
body back of th- rear wheels. Compartments to be 31 3/8 inches long by 28 1/8
inches high h- 12 7/8 inches deep. The door openi-n.r- for each compartment
V inches long by 25 inches high.
TOWINC EYES
Towing hooks must nrovid.Pd on 'rant and ono towing eye at re-I-.
Eil UIFMENT
The following equipment to be furnished :
one (1) 2 1/2 inch re r outlet , controlled from Panel.
one (1) outside suction stra' ner
one (1) swivel connect; )n , hydrant to suction
one (1) swivel connection , hydrant to 2 1/2 inch
one (1 ) 2 1/2 inch double male connection
one (1) 2 1/2 inch double female cornecti n
one (1) sucti-o-, hose cou lir,- wrench
one ( ].) 2 1/2 gal. f. oamn t 0 e-tin ,i. skier
one ( 1 ) 20 lb. nressuri ?ed drir chemical- exti.nLuishor
two (2) hardwood plav-ine cones
two (2) 10 1/2 feet ] enr•t"ls 4. 1/2 inch hard suction hose
one ( 1) crowbar (36 inch)
one (1) 10 foot pike Pole
one (1) 24 foot solid side extension ladder
one ( 1) 14 foot solid side roof ]adder
two ( 2) 6 lb. pick heed axes
two (2 ) electric hand lanterns
two ( 2 ) 2 1/2 inchsuction inlets controlled et Panel on crane).
one ( 1) 100*amr e ltei'nator
one ( 1) federal "n" siren with brake
one ( 1 ) 9eataen fl ey Lt ; �, t - MomA * car tOre f c1
1 COMMON COUNCIL PIOCEEDTTGS
AUDIT SHEET
April 3, 1957
First National Safe Deposit Co. - 91 6.00
City Chamberlain 18.87
The Ithaca Journal 49.50
Tompkins Photographers 15.00
H.P. Manning Co. 150.00
N.Y. Telephone Co. 69.06
Curtis 1000 Inc. 40.65
Duplex Electric 60.nO
N.y,S. Flee. &- Ons Corp. 8.00
T.thaca Agency, Inc. 14,784.27
"'John Leacbtneauer 7.56
Carrie Shipos 72.00
T.G. Fuller's Sons Paper Co. 89.86
James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00
Malcolm J. Mann, M.D. 10.00
Olympia Rest. 7.60
H.C. Thorn 15.83
Mack's Photo Copies 89.76
VanNatt.a Off. Eouip. Co. 12.75
Fahey Pharmacy 3.60
''Mack's Pharmacy 6,00
Ralph J. NA7.7.a, M.D. 13.00
Klines Pharmacy 3.00
.Town F. Stoumht.on 16.25
Marg Darling 50.00
Ithaca Printin.. Service 87.00
Police .8- Sheriff's Assoc. 1 ,00
TI.A. TIanr'i_n^ Co, 50.00
The Ithaca Journal 13.38
.T.G. Miller's 4,43
N.Y. Telephone Co. 93.73
W.A. Harvey Sporting Goods 81.73
Al Cross Pontiac 1150.00
CornIll Laundry 1. 0
Carni a Motors %orp. 37.00
Mike Kish 14.35
Olympia Pest. 36.90
Paul F. Killion, Inc. 22.07
The Atlantic Refining Co. 185.33
Wes S. Les Diner 12.55
'T.ohn 1`. Mulligan 89.00
Precision Tool .- Gun 16.41
Thomas Ti, TTn 7erhill 1.0,
Port. Eastman, Inc. 16.05
N.Y. Veterinary College 7.00
Dual Parking Meter 44.00
mine's Pharmacy .63
Robinson & Carpenter 20.05
C.J. Romsey 44
Jacob Novidor 250,00
'N.Y, Telephone Co. 12.61
Ithaca Agency, Inc. 265.49
Nat'l. Recreation Assoc. 1.80
B.P. Manninf Co. 25.00
T.G. Miller's Sons Parer Co. 5.12
Layton Dawes 5.00
Florence Mayc,Tmher 2..50
Guyda Whiting 10.50
Hickey's Music Store 10.00
City Chamberlain 4.00
fQui.ek's Garage 103.63
Henry R. Head E'•,57
Al Cross Pontiac 60.00
Ap ye by F' an -e COmmittee
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April 3, 1957
TRAFFIC OADIN ATCE A11W1,1ENTS: Alderman Johnson presented an amendment to Section 119 '
of the Traffic Ordinance for adoption.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Aldermen Osborn and Stinson
RESOLVED, that paragraph (a) and (b) of Section 119 Article XIII of the Traffic
Ordinance, Installation of parking meters, be amended to read as follows:
"(a) Parking meters shall be installed in the parking meter zones under the
direction of the Board of Public Werks and it shall cause parking meter spaces
to be designated as hereinafter provided.
(b) In any of the parking meter zones or in any part or portion of said separate-
ly, designated parking meter zones the Board of Public Works may cause a parking
meter to be installed at each space in such zone or zones which in its discre-
tion is available for the parking of a vehicle or vehicles, and there shall be
plainly indicated an each of such meters the time limitation during which said
parking space may be occupied. Such time limitation as hereinafter ordained,
shall be designated by appropriate notice posted in proximity of said meters."
Effective upon publication.
A)L79: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
Alderman Johnson presented an amendment to Section 121 for adoption.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that Section 121, Article XIII of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Spaces,
be amended to read as follows:
The Board of Public works shall have lines or markings painted or placed upon
the cure or upon the street adjacent to each parking meter for the purpose of desig-
nating the parking space for which said meter is to be used,end each vehicle parking
adjacent or next to any parking meter shall park within the lines or markings so
established. It shall be unlawful and a violation of this ordinance to park any
vehicle across any such line or markings or to park such vehicle in such a position
that the same shall not be entirely <<*ithin the area so designated by such lines or
markings.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 13
':JAYS: 0 Carried and approved
— PURCHASE OF POLICE PATROL CARS: By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee
NHEREAS, bids on two automobiles to be used as police patrol cars, which were re-
ceived by the Police Committee of the Common Council on 'March 27, 1957 have been re-
viewed by the Police Relations Committee of the Council, and
T°JHE'REAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by P1 Cross
Pontiac for two 1957 Pontiac Chieftain 2-door sedans, in the total net amount of
,)1990.00 be accepted,
NOW TH'IZEFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be
accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with two 1957
Pontiac Chieftain, 2-door sedans be and hereby is awarded to Al Cross Pontiac in the
net amount of ;:1990.00 in accordance with the terms of the oid as submitted; and that
the cost thereof be charged against the 1957 Police Department budget, account j,130,
Carried.
RESIDENTIAL OFF-STREET PAPKI7d0: Alderman Osborn reported that the Traffic Committee
of the Council held a meeting on March 28 to discuss parking and particularly the
residential parking problem. , It was attended by representatives of the Planning Rd. ,
the Traffic Advisory Committee, the Boar3 of Public Works, and Cornell University.
She reported that it was the sense of those who attended that there is a definite
parking problem generally throughout the City which is increasing more with more
cars in the city, and the first step would be a pilot study of the problem in the
Eddy St. area from State St. eastwardly. She recommended that the Planning Eoard be
asked to make such a study.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Horn
KSOLVED, that the Common Council hereby requests the Planning Lo,-rd, Tsrith the essis-
tance of other, interested City departments, to make a pilot study of residential
parking in an area on Eddy Street from State Street eastwardly.
Carried.
SPECIAL MEETING: Alderman Stinson recommended that a special meeting of the Council
be held during April to act on budgetary matters preparatory to its final adoption
on Nlay lst.
By alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman 'Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to call 'a special meeting of the Common Council
for such purpose to be held at 7:30 on j ledresday, April X, 1957
Carried.
Cn motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
Cc"M CMCIL PROC EEDWS
CITY al.M UZA, N.Y.
Speal" meeting ?:jd P.M. April +240 29V
maw • Am
A2da um.- Ooh nson, Murphy, Stimson, Gee, Gibson# Connolly, Porter,
Osborn, Komaromi, Gentle, Hotn.
Ay • clyn"
FAte3dssianer - Wheaton
City Asaesser - Aw pry
Mark - 81e a n
nepnty► Clerk - Sinesabaugh
UNSW Ryan explained that this special meeting had been called to discuss budgetary
and related matters and he therefore dispensed with the regular order of buetness
and called as Alderman Stinson. Chairman of the Finance Committee.
PAM=AST RMM14 Almon Stimson reported that a total appropriation of
$12,844.00 is needed to provide $8,129.00 for the purchase of meters and a parking
gate for the Seneea•Aurara Street parking lot and additional parking maters for
lastal.lation earn varipus streets, d'1,300.00 for the purchase of nekr plates for all
Pvvmt meters. and $3,375.00 for interest an bond anticipation notes fat the f i.
nVicing of the Seneca-Aurora Street lot.
He advised that the Finance Committee recommends that the amount of revemass tray
P&Tftng maters to be used in the General Fund be estimated at $84,804.00 for 1957
which is the equivalent of the same amount used for such purpose last 7iear plus the
amount needed as an additional appropriation for the afore-aw tioned puo ;, and
that any parking meter revenues in excess of said $84,804.00 received during 1957
be transferred to Capital reserve Fund 1%7, Off-Street Parking.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Porter
UHERFAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 60 of the General
Municipal Law of the State of New York a capital reserve fund for the acgezisition
construction or reconstruction of a type of capital irnprowement, to wit, off..$trceet
parking facilities in the City of Ithaca, N.Y., which fund has been knoen and desig-
nated as City of Ithaca, Capital Reserve Fund 47. Off,.Street Parking, and
NHEREAS, it is the sense of this Council that it is desirable to make additional
appropriations thereto as money may ae available,
NOW THERE ME BE IT RESOLVED, that all ra►annes derived from parking meters in the
City of Ithaca for the year 1957 in excess of `84,804.00 net reoeipts be and hereby
In appropriated to Capital Reserve Fund 47, Off-Street Parking, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to transfer
such a meness revenues to said Capital Ease rve Fund #7, which sum shall be deposited,
invested, accounted far and expended in the mariner prescribed by resolution of the
Con Council dated May 7, 1947 creating said Capital Reserve F1md, and by section
6c of the General Municipal Law.
AXES: 12
NA,IS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
CAP AL RESERVE TRANSFER: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
SEAS. the folloTring construction and permanent improvements are contemplated by
the B.P.11. as follo*srs:
1. Surface treatment of streets "'15,000
2. Curb & gutter renewal 10,000
3. Gravel 'using of streets 10,000
14LEREAS, ther6 has heretofore beer set up pursuant to sec. 6c of the Gen. Mun. Low
a Capital Reserve Fund for street paving, designated as Capital F.eserve Fund '3. >
*WAS, the specific items of this resolution are capital improvements which may
be financed from said reserve fund,
VW THMWORE BE IT PESOLVED, that the expenditure of ;35,000.00 from Capital Reserve
PwA #3 for the purposes above mentioned be and hereby is authorized, and
BE TT FUR?HER FMMVID, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to withdraw
the said stoop Of 115.E from Capital Reserve Pund JE3 and transfer it to the General
Fwd, Acet. ;"-2?5, to be expended only for the purposes herein set forth, and the
City Clark sball return any unexpended balance to the Capital Reserve Fund 43 at
the close of the fiscal year.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
April 24, 1957
TRANSFERS TO SUPPLUS: Alderman Stimson reported that, acting on recommendations
of State examiners, the Finance Committee recommends transfer to Current Surplus
of remaining balances in the Sidewalk Construction Rand and the Reserve for purchase
of Equipment Fund.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the transfer of the balance in the Sidewalk Construction Fund of
.1,693.84 and the balance in the Reserve for Purchase of Equipment Fund of $3,727.28
,to Current Surplus be and hereby is authorized.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried.
FIRE TRUCK: Alderman Murphy read a letter from the Bd. of Fire Commissioners ad-
vising that on Thursday, April 18, 1957, seven sealed bids on the purchase of a new y
fire truck for Company No. 4 were received and that the lowest bid received was in
the amount of $11,165 and it was submitted by American LaFrance Corp. The Fire
Commissioners recommended acceptance of the low bid and recommended it to the Common
Council for approval.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
WHEREAS, bids on a Fire Truck for the use of Volunteer Company No. 4, have been
received by the Board of Fire Commissioners as follows:
Ward LaFrance 12,396.96
Ward LaFrance 12,995.00
J Howe Fire Apparatus Co. 12,325.00
It it it ti 11,825.00
Sanford 12,373.00
Arty Fire Service 14,850.00
American LaFrance 11,165.00
WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Fire Relations Committee of this
Common Council have recommended the low bid of American LaFrance Corp. in the total
amount of $11,165.00 for the fire truck complying with the specificiations stated
in this Coundil's resolution of April 3, 1957 ,
14 EREAS, this Common Council reserved the right to reject any and/or all bids or
any and/or all items of any bid not to exceed $11,155.009
THERPYORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the limit of expenditure be and is hereby increased
to $11,165.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Fire Commissioners
be accepted and approved, and that the contract for furnishing the city with a fire
truck as specified be and hereby is awarded to American LaFrance Corp; in the amount
of 111,165.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the
cost thereof be charged against the 1957 Fire Dept. Budget, account No. 132.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried.
FIRE DEPT. APPPOPrtIATION TRANSFFR: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman P;urphy
!AJHEREAS, the normal complement of the paid personnel of the Fire Department was set f;
at 36 men by resolution of the Common Council on March 7, 1956, and
WHER!",AS, the sense of this Coundil in its resolution of April 3, 1957, was to restore
this complement to 39 men in service, and in addition to provide a budget appropria-
tion for one additional fireman, whose injuries have placed him in inactive service,
and
T,JHII2FAS, the resolution of April 3, 1957, appropriated r;12,000 to budget item =132,
Fire Department, an amount in excess of that necessary to provide for 40 paid fire-
men at their appropriate current rates of compensation,
THEP 70FE BE IT PESOLVED, that 56,165.00 of the $12,000.00 appropriated for salaries,
account No. 132A, be transferred. to Account No. 132E, New Equipment, to be used to-
ward the purchase of the fire truck authorized for Volunteer Co. No. 4.
OYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried.
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April 24, 1957
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: Aldermah Stimson reviewed in detail the need of addi-
tional appropriations all of which are r eedmmended by the Finance Committee and one
reduction also recommended by the Committed as follows:
Recommended Additions
Social Security $10,000.00
New plates for all present parking meters 1,300.00
New parking meters and gate for parking lot 8,129.00
Interest on temporary loans 3,375.00
Fire Department -5 .000.00&"'
Total Additions $27,804.00
Recommended Reductions
Miscellaneous - purchase of property 4,393.00
He requested Council approval.
By Alderman Stimson; seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation of X527,804.00 be added to the 1957 ten-
tative budget as follows:
Budget Item -,',1129, Social Security $10,000.00
It if „=-x.39, New plates for parking
meters 1,300.00
If it ;x139, New parking meters& Gate 8,129.00
if " `2?3, Interest on Temporary Loans 3,375.00
it " ; 132, Fire Department 5,000.00
$27,804.00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a reduction of $4,393.00 in the tentative budget
be authorized, to be deducted from budget item 1`260, Miscellaneous - purchase of
property.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried.
FINANCE COMPiITTEE RECOARIiENDATION: Alderman Stimson then presented and reviewed a
detailed report of the Finance Committee reflecting all of the afore-mentioned
changes in the tentative budget and which will produce a balanced budget with a
tax rate of $9.90 per $1,000.00 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 1, 1957.
Mayor Ryan thanked Alderman Stimson and all other members of the Finance Committee
-for all the time spent in preparing the budget. He noted that Mr. Stimson as
Chairman of the Committee had spent considerable time and had done an excellent job
throughout the entire year. He expressed his confidence that the proposed budget
and tax rate for 1957 Frill be approved by the majority of citizens of the city.
CORNED UNIVERSITY - TAX EMTPT PROPERTY: On request of the Mayor, the Clerk read
`the following letter from M.C. Avery, City Assessor, regarding tax exempt property
owned by Cornell University:
"It is my belief that a thorough study should be made in behalf of the City of
Ithaca as to the taxable status of Statler Hall at Cornell University. This prop-
erty has enjoyed freedom from taxation since its construction on the basis of beinf.,
an educational institution under Section 4 paragraph 6 of the Tax Law.
This law provides among other things that "The real property of any such corpor-
ation or association entitled to such exemption held by it exclusively for one or
more of such purposes and from which no rents, profits or income are derived shall
be so exempt. etc. ---" ,.
Also, "The real property of any such corporation not so used exclusively for
carrying out thereupon one or more such purposes but leased or otherwise used for
other purposes, shall not be exempt, but if a portion only of any lot or building
of any such corporation or association is used exclusively for carrying out there-
upon one or more such purposes of any such corporation or association, then such
_lot or building shall by so exempt only to the extenj of the value of the portion
so used, and the remaining or other nortion to the extent of the value of such r e-
maininp or other portion shall be subiect to taxation.".
It is our understanding that Statler Hall is granted full educational exemption
on the basis of its use in connection with the College of Hotel rdministrati.on. It
might be considered as a laboratory in which the students acquire educational train-
ing plus experience.
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M.C. Avery Letter (Con't.)
It is also our understanding that (1) the Statler Club operates on a dues pay-
ing membership basis (2) rooms and meals are available to the public as at any hotel
(3) quarters, meals and refreshments are available for banquets, conventions et
cetera (4) restaurant facilities are public. Thus it appears reasonable to make the
assumption the business activities may substantially exceed the use exclusively for
educational purposes which the Tax Law sets forth as a requirement for tax exemption.
If this be found true then Statler Hall Qr Inn deserves only a partial exemption.
The Tax Law also specifies "---from which no rents, profits or income are de-
rived---". Obviously rents and income are derived. As to profits the determination
would have to be based upon (1) figures supplied voluntarily by Cornell or (2) exam-
ination by an accountant as to expenditures and income giving due consideration to the
Statler endowments.
I believe that this matter should first be studied by the City Attorney and if
there appears to be good legalbasis for taxing all or part of Statler Hall or Inn a
plan should be conceived wherein the Assessor and City Attorney can determine the
taxable status. This should be so well lone as to virtually insure that the Univer-
sity could not be successful in certiorari proceedings after all or part of the
property is placed upon the roll.
Success in this might be a precedent for similar treatment of Millard Straight
and perhaps other establishments of the University. This could ease to some extent
the prospective great losses to the taxable roll of the City of Ithaca as a result
.,� of the Cornell University Group Housing; Plan which may ultimately absorb and put on
.7 a non-taxpaying basis a substantial proportion at least of the presently taxpaying
r.� fraternities and sororities which total approximately four and a quarter million
•� dollars on the tax roll. "
Very truly yours
PR.C. Avery
City Assessor
The following is a statement by the Mayor on this subject:
"We have raised the tax rate this year but before the budget is approved in
April next year we should make an effort to see what can be done about Cornell
University paying their fair share of taxes to the city. If things remain as they
are and the University continues it's efforts to have fraternities and sororities
taken off the tax roll, we taxpayers can expect to carry more of a load than ever.
The University is constantly buying up property throughout the County, parti-
cularly in the vicinity of Cayuga Heights and the Tompkins County Airport. Maybe
someday they may expand right d%mtotm in Ithaca. There 7,-rill be less and less tax-
payers and more and more tax exempt property. Some of you in this room are connected
with the University, but you are also taxpayers. The University is powerful in a
financial way but you Aldermen have the authority to see that everyone pays what he
should in taxes.
You have many people living in your *•,Tards -rho have in recent months been dis-
cussing Cornell University's stranglehold on the city of Ithaca. They expect all of
us to do something about it.
It may appear that I am trying to quarrel with Cornell University officials.
This is not so. I am trying to best serve the interests and taxpayers of Ithaca.
I am hoping the City and University officials can meet together soon and come to an
agreement on what the University should be paying to the city in taxes or otherwise.
I know that one university, the University of Michigan, pays the city of Ann Arbor
the sum of $115,000 in lieu of taxes for police and fire protection plus additional
money for services making 2 total of nearly ~300,000 annually."
Mr. Avery commented that the University is currently opposing the taxable status of
ti-To fraternities which it has taken over recently under its group housing plan, and
that if it is successful in its attempt to have them declared tax exempt it will con-
tinue to take control of other fraternities. He predicted a serious impact on the
taxpayers of the City of Ithaca over the years to come if this continues. Alderman
Johnson concurred with 14r. Avery in the seriousness of the problem and commented that
it should be approached from a legal view point with the cooperation of the Assessor
and City Attorney.
CAPITAL RESERVES: Alderman Johnson referred to the proposed budget for 1957 and
criticized the lack of funds therein for Capital Reserves. He reviewed briefly some
of the major capital improvements facing the city in the years to come and expressed
his opinion that the only realistic approach is to build up stfficient reserves so
that the City will not be faced with all of the expense at the same time.
Alderman Stimson agreed with Mr. Johnson that some consideration be given to the fi-
nancing of future capital improvements and stated thrt he felt this should be the
primary concern of the Council during the balance of this year. He recommended a
study of the ammortization plan so that it may be compared with the reserve system.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
AGeo. A. B Clerk
C0HMCN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. May 1, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, St�mson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly,
Porter, Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - Simmers
Chamberlain - Lull
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on
April 24th were duly approved.
ASSESSOR: Mayor Ryan announced the resignation of M.C. Dan Avery from the position
of City Assessor, effective May 1, 1957, and his appointment of J. Edward Dixon to
p succeed Mr. Avery in this position,effective May 1, 1957, for the unexpired three-
year term ending Dec. 31, 1958.
CITY JAIL REPORT: The Clerk read a letter from the N.Y. State Commission of Correc-
tion transmitting a report on inspection of the City Jail. The report included a
recommendation that the responsible officials give immediate and serious considera-
tion to constructing a Jail/sufficient size built according to modern approved stand-
ards.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the report and r ecormendations be referred to the Police Commissioner
and the Police Relations Committee for study and report.
Carried.
TEMPORARY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow ` 50,000.
in addition to the $150,000 authorized by the Common Council on February 6, 1957
in anticipation of the collection of 1957 city taxes and he requested authorization
to negotiate such additional loans with local banks at an interest rate of 24%.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, action was taken by this Common Council on Feb. 6, 1957 authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City
of Ithaca in an estimated amount of not to exceed $150,000. in anticipation of the
collection of city taxes for the year 1957, and
WHEREAS, said total authorized amount of $150,000. has been borrowed and the City
Clerk has reported that it will be necessary to borrow an estimated additional
$50,000, prior to the collection of taxes for 1957,
NOW' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to 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 authorized to borrow $50,000 in addition to the sum of $150,000 authorized by
this Common Council on Feb. 6, 1957; and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca
hereby are pledged for the payment of such additional tax loan before the close of
the 1957 fiscal year and out of taxes to be received for said current fiscal year,and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
CERTIPICATICN FOR TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE: The Clerk reported that a total of $150,000
had been borrowed to date in anticipation of the collection of 1957 city taxes and
that the ` 50,000 loan authorized at this time will be negotiated during the month of
Play as needed. He filed the necessary certificates required by the Local Finance Law.
CAPITAL RESERTE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Pub. T1ks. had approved
the purchase of a new portable brush chipper and requested the Council to authorize the{
transfer of $3,555.00 from Cap. Res. Fd. 4.'5 , Public Wks. Equipment, to pay for this
equipment.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Muni-
cipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment,designated as Capital Res-
erve Fund �'5, and
WHEREAS, the Bd. of Public Works, on April 10, 1957, requested that an appropriation
Of $3,555.00 be made from said reserve fund for the purchase of a portable brush chip-
per, a specific item of equipment which may be financed from said fund,
NOtd THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $3,555.00 from Cap.
Res. Fund 45 for the purchase of the above-mentioned equipment be and hereby is author-
ized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum
of $3,555.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only
for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES; 13
NAYS; 0 Carried and approved.
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May 1, 1957
COMPENSATION PLAN: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public TATorks had taken action
an March 27th recommending that the following classifications be approved for employ-
ees who are paid on an hourly basis and working in the Water & Sewer Div. office and
the field office of the General Fund at First & Franklin Streets:
-- Senior Account Clerk & Engineering Aide - Skilled
Senior Engr. Aide & Principal Clerk _ Foreman
Draftsman and Senior Clerk _ Semi-skilled
He reported further that on April 24th the Board had requested the Common Council to
approve its action and amend the 1957 Compensation Plan by adding thereto the follow-
in g
Minimum Maximum Ann. Inc.
Sr. Engineering Aid6 - Hourly 2.10 2.34 .04
Principal Clerk - Hourly 2.10 2.34 .04
Sr. Account Clerk - Hourly 1.89 2.05 .04
Engr. Aide - Hourly 1.89 2.05 .04
Draftsman - Hourly 1.73 1.89 .04
Senior Clerk - Hourly 1.73 1.89 .04
Carried.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BUDGET ADOPTION: Alderman Stinson announced that, having approved the recommenda-
tions of the Finance Committee and authorized the appropriations contained therein,
it was incumbent on the Council at this time to officially approve the budget for
1957, establish the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations therefrom. The
Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1957 had been completed, footed and
proved and showed the followinFr valuations:
Valuation of land `l6,374,045.00
Valuation of buildings 128,122,035.00
Total Valuation of real property $144,496,080.00
Less Valuation of =exempt property 69,219,280.00
Total net valuation of real property 75,276,800.00
Plus valuation of special franchises 1,890,956.00
TOTAL NET VALUATION OFTAXABLE PROPERTY 577,167,756.00
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
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 11,326,114.
in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herewith, and
NHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $562,153.22 thereby leaving
$763,960.78 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and
1•7HEREAS , the Assessment Roll for 1957, certified and filed by the City Assessor,
has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable valuation of 77,167,756.00
and
WHEREAS , under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to
$1,578,088.70 for 1957,
NOT,4 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for the
fiscal year 1957 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at 59.90 per$1,000.
of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective prop-
erties on the 1957 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be
of .';763,960.78, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount of said tax levy be spread and levied and the
same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties shown on said City
Tax Roll in accordance with their respective net taxable valuations at the rate of
$9.90 per $1,000. of such taxable valuations, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to extend
and apportion the City Tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension
of said Roll the Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the col-
lection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed
to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same
with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, and
BE IT .FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and Tax
Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and
every property shall thereby become tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accor-
dance with provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $1,326,114.00 be appropriated in accor-
dance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the respective boards, offices and depart-
Inents of the City for the purposes respectively set forth therein.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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May 1, 1957
In order that the public be better infprmed concerning the adoption of the budget,
Alderman Stimson reviewed in detail the amount of time, work and study involved
annually over a six-months period in preparing the budget for its final adoption
in May.
He then thanked the Mayor for his rema#ks made April 24th commending the Finance
Committee's work on the budget. He thanked the other members of the Finance Com-
mittee for their help, all aldermen who participated in meetings of the Finance
Committee, and the City Clerk and his staff for help and cooperation extended.
DICKINS-1 PROPERTY: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works recotmnended to this Common Council on Oct. 24,
1956 the purchase of the property of Robert and Carl Dickens on Taughannock Blvd. ,
for the sum of $2363.00, and
WHEREAS, the assessed value of this property is -$1,100.00,
N 0I4 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works
be rejected and the matter referred back to the Board for further study.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and they
hereby are' approved and ordered paid as rendered.
AYES: 12 Carried.
NTAYS: 0 Abstained from voting: 1 - Stimson
CIVIL DEFENSE EQUIPMENT: Alderman Horn reported that the Director of Tompkins Co.
Civil Defense had requested th2t the City participate in the purchase of rescue
equipment for Civil Defense use.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Civil Defense and the Finance Com-
mittee for joint study and report. Carried.
YOUTH PROGRAM: Alderman Gibson reported that plans for a summer program to be
operated by the Youth Bureau have been completed.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. oaf
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
May 1, 1957
The Ithaca Journal t 61.49
N.Y. Telephone Co. 80.21
The Todd Co. , Inc. 6.50
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 7.92
M.C. Avery 66.25
M.C. Avery 61.77
VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 1.75
Carrie Shipos 81.00
Ithaca Office Equip. 406.53
T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 25.77
Ithaca Printing Service 28.50
James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00
Atlantic Refining Co. 285.59
H.C. Thorne 14.70
F.W. Dodge Corp. 2.5.00
Mack's Photo Copies 24.62
Tomp. Co. Hospital 21.60
Mary H. Darling 50.00
Edward Slaght 27.00
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 13.87
T.G. Millers 2.69
N.Y. Telephone Co. 89.20
City Chamberlain 13.31
Al Cross Pontiac 1990.00
S.H. Reese 25.53
John S. Lehmann 46.43
Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. 69.35
City of Ithaca Water & Sewer Div. 81.60
Cramer's Auto Parts 10.06
Los Angeles Stamp & Stationery 108.85
Stallman's Dist. 20.02
National Welding 4.50
Federal Laboratories, Inc. 24.59
Donald Str�-:eter .80
Precision Tool & Gun Co. 92.62
Shulman's, Inc. 10.00
Thomas M. Underhill 3.19
Doris M. Blanchard 8.75
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. 2.26
Dual Parking P'leter Co. 370.70
City of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Div. 50.33
Ithaca Printing Service 9.50
National Recreation Assoc. 1.00
Donald Culligan 15.00
Lee Dunbar 9.63
Cramer's Auto Parts 10.80
William T. Pritchard 1.50
Layton Dawes 10.00
George White 14.00
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 38.4
N.Y. Telephone Co.
Approved by Finance�nmittee
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RECOY NDATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
1957 CITY TAX BUDGET
The tentative budget for 1957, adopted Dec. 19, 1956, read as follows:
Estimated Revenues ;439,600.co
Surplus of prior year (estimated) 50,000.00
Taxes (,-' $9.00 per M. 695,000.00
$1,184,600.00
Total Expenses (BUDGET) 1,283,928.00
Balance of DEFICIT 99,328.00
Since that time the tentative budget has been reviewed by your Finance Committee
resulting in the following changes:
r'stinated Revenues $463,343.0 0
Surplus of prior year 98,810.22
Taxes " `'9.90 per M. 763.960.78
Total Estimated Iicome 1,326,114.00
Additions to the tentative budget have been approved as follows:
Budget Item ,k123, City Historian 75.00
It ,`135, Bd. of Zoning Appeals 200.00
" t118, City Court 1,175.00
Police Dept. 2,325.00
" 187, Traffic Control 3,000.00
132, Fire Department 12,000.00
18,775.00
Recommended Additions:
Budget Item °'=129, Social Security 10,000.00
,,-139, New Plates for
Parking Meters 1,300.00
4`139, New parking meters
and Gate 8,129.00
;`273, Interest on temporary
Loans 3,375.00
=132, Fire Department 5.000.00
27,804.00
Total Additions 46,579.00
Recommended Reductions:
Budget Item °260, Misc. Purchase of Property 4,393.00
Total Net Additions 42,1
Total tentative budget as above 1,283,928.00
Total Final estimated expenses or BUDGET 1,326,114.00
'-7e further recommend that the tax rate for the year 1957 for city purposes be
established at '>9.90 per `'1,000.00 of assessed valuation and that the budget as
amended and presented in the total amount of `'1,326,114.00 be approved and adopted.
Respectfully su'.)mitted,
FINANCE C0111ITTEE
C.F. Stimson,
.Jas. D. Murphy
Agda S. Osborn
Frank J. Connolly
Fobt. L. Wilkinson
May 1, 1957
BUDGET SUMMARY
1957
To: The Mayor and Common Council
Budget requisitions for the year 1957, which were filed by the various city
departments, and tentatively approved by the Common Council on Dec. 19, 1956, have
been reviewed and revised by your Finance Committee and are now presented for final
adoption as follows:
1956 1957 1957 1957
1, BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Estimate Tentative Final
110 City Clerk 22,950 23,600 24,000 24,000
114 Bd. Pub. Wks. Admin. 17,035 17,710 17,710 17,710
116 City Engineer 21,730 28,130 28,180 28,180
119 City Hall 18,000 18,000 18,000 18,000
119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 8,865 6,000 6,000 61000
161 Street Cleaning 21,048 22,535 27,235 22,235
162 Refuse and Garbage 53,914 53,600 53,400 53,400
168 Storm Sewers 11,283 126268 12,218 12,218
169 Mosquito Control 3000 3,000 31000 3,000
180 Street Lighting 32,000 32,000 32,000 321000
181 Highway Maintenance 98,059 104,500 97,500 97,500
182 Snow & Ice 22,197 23,500 23,077 23,077
183 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 3,020 2,400 2,400 2,400
184 Bridge Maintenance 24,169 24,084 23,784 23,784
185 Creeks Maintenance 8,190 8,050 8,050 8,050
186 Highway Shop Maint. 8,995 9,000 &'900 8,900
187 Traffic Control 14,369 18,057 14,757 17,757
230 Forestry Division 38,710 41,610 40,310 40,310
230! Forestry Division (Contract) - - - 10,000 10,000 10,000
231 Percy Field 6,896 - - - - - - - - -
232 Stewart Park 23,000 22,400 221300 22,300
234 Golf Course 10,910 11,375 11,275 11,275
250 Mn, Parking Areas 1,334 1,300 1,300 1,300
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,000 400 400 400
252 Cemetery 9,4o6 9,800 9,600 9,600
253 Airport 2,316 1,800 2,250 2,250
TOTAL BD. PUB. WKS. 482,396 505,119 492,646 495,646
2. FIRE DEPARTMENT
132 Fire Fighting 167,450 172,629 183,850 2009850
133 Fire Dept. Bldgs. 5,250 5 ,250 5,250 5,250
TOTAL FIRE DEPT. 172,700 177,879 189,100 206,100
3. UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL
101 Common Council 780 1,130 1,122 1,122
102 Mayors Office 4,600 4,500 4,350 4,350
108 Chamberlain 22,015 22,200 22,700 22,700
111 Assessor 12,450 15,000 14,000 14,000
112 Attorney 4,950 4,700 4,900 4,900
113 Civil Service 1,700 2.050 1,700 1,700
117 Elections 7,695 7,696 7,496 7,496
118 City Court 17,075 17,275 18,125 19,300
121 Planning Board 22,350 28,150 26,950 26,950
122 Municipal Surgeon 2,500 4,000 2,250 2,250
123 City Historian - - - - - - - - - 75
128 Employees Pet. System 88,542 87,053 87,053 87,053
128A Social Security 2,500 2,500 2,800 121800
129 Undistributed 615 613 613 613
130 Police Dept. 194,454 205,025 213,255 215,580
134 Bldg. Comm. 8,125 12,700 10,450 10,450
135 Bd. of Zoning Appeals - - - - - - - - - 200
137 Sealer of 14ts. & Mlsrs. 5,200 5,260 5,250 5,250
138 Public Pound 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
139 Parking Meters 13,2.50 12,050 12,650 22,079
260 Miscel. Exp. 38,575 50,181 42,638 38,245
261 Workmens Comp. 5,500 6,600 6,000 61000
Youth Commission 9,250 28,250 28,250 28,250
Contingent Fund 26,114.41 25,000 25,000 25,000
TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL 489,340.41 543,033 538,652 557,463
4. DEBT SERVICE
270 Principal 34,000 34,000 34,000 34,000
271 Interest 9,780 9,170 9,170 9,170
2?3 Int. on Temp. Loans 6a0 500 400 1.775
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 44,380 43,670 43,570 46,945
1956 1957 1957 1957
5 CONST. & PERM. IMPROVEMENT Budget Estimate Tentative Final
1. Surface treatment, dirt streets 15,000
24 Curb & gutter renewal 10,000
3, Gravel basing streets 10,000
4j Replace portion of Six Iii. Creek Wall 13,700 13,700 13,700
54 Storm Sewer on Tompkins St. 6,260 6,260 6,260
6. Stewart Park bathouse repairs 5,000
7. Gunite facing on Six Iii. Cr. Wall 6,300
TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM IMP. 15,840 66,260 19,960 19,960
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. ?^lks. 473,282.00 482,396.00 495,646.00
2. Bd. of Fire Comm. 218,054.00 172,700.00 206,100.00
3. Under Common Council 439,192.00 489,340.41 557,463.00
TOTAL MAINTENANCE 1,130,528.00 1,144,436.41 1,259,209.00
4. DEBT SERVICE 4,720.00 44,380.00 46,945,00
TOTAL CURRENT EXPENSE 1,135,248.00 1,188,816.41 1,306,154.00
5. CONST. & PERM. IS41P. 19,640.00 15,840.00 19,960.00
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41 1,326,114.00
IT?COME
Surplus from prior year 79,127,33 116,685.18 98,810.22
Niscel. Revenues 395,978.05 407,150.00 463.343.00
475,105.38 523,835.18 562,153.22
Taxes on assessed value of
` 75,531,401 $9.00 per M.
for 1955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 679,782.62
On Ass'd value of $76,713,470.00
9.00 per M. for 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .690,421.23
On Ass'd value of "77,167,756.00
C $9.90 per M. for 1957 . . . . .r,(63 96o.78
TOTAL INCOME 1,154,888.00 1,214,256.41 1,326,114.00
Respectfully Submitted
J o Cz
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 700 p.m. June 5, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stinson, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Porter, Osborn,
Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn.
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - Simmers
City Chamberlain - Lull
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
iM10TES: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last regular meeting be amended to indicate that
Alderman Stimson abstained from voting on the motion to approve the audit; and that
the minutes as amended be approved. Carried.
JAMES L. OTIS - RESIGNATION: Mayor Ryan announced the resignation of James L. Otis
as Fire Commissioner and his appointment of Onnie lilesterlund to succeed P,r. Otis
for the balance of his unexpired term to end June 30, 1958• He also announced his
reappointment of Raymond Wheaton to succeed himself as Fire Commissioner for the
three-.year term ending June 30, 1960. Before asking for confirmation of his appoint-
ments, Mayor Ryan made the following statement:
"At a meeting Honday night the captains of the eight fire companies were unani-
mous in their choice of Fr. Wheaton to be reappointed by me.
In appointing Pm. Westerlund to succeed Mr. Otis, I was tryingto give some recog-
nition to the paid department which has about 38 members. I have been informed that
some unfair appointments have been made in the past among the paid men. A man who
has been in the Fire Dept. himself for twenty-five years will be a great help to
the other two commissioners.
We informed the Fire Underwriters several weeks ago we had no intention of going
to a paid department. It would be too costly for the city. The Underwriters seemed
to accept this without even questioning us. You can be sure I gill always oppose it.
I am going to insist that these commissioners appoint a new chief, one they know
to be the most capable and who will do the best job. I am going to ask them to
talk to both of the candidates who are ellbib'_e. In no way should they let politics
or personal friendship enter into this appointment
I am sure that by having only one retired paid man as a commissioner, that this
group can work together in the best interests of both the volunteers and the paid
department."
He then requested Council confirmation of his appointments.
Alderman Johnson questioned the action taken by the captains endorsing Mr. Wheaton
and asked why they were not consulted regarding Plr. Westerlund's appointment. He
stated that hh- did not feel their hasty endorsement necessarily represented approval
of their respective companies. He criticized the undue delay in the appointment of
a Fire Chief and the claims reported to have been made against one of the candidates
by members of the Board of Fire Commissioners. He stated that he felt the appoint-
ment should be made on the basis of merit and that the unnecessary delay had caused
other problems in the department including the lack of interest among the personnel
for progression within the ranks. He announced his intention of opposing confirma-
tion of both appointments at this time and urged delay until some interdepartmental
problems have been cleared up.
Alderman Stimson stated that the resignation of Mr. Otis was one of the reasons for
the delay in the appointment of a Fire Chief and that he felt there will be a further
delay if the Playor's appointments are not confirmed at this time.
OWIE TZSTER.LUND APPOINTr TWT: By Alderman A rphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Onnie Westerlund as Fire Commissioner for
the balance of an unexpired term of three years ending June 30, 1958, be approved
and confirmed.
By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that confirmation of the appointment be tabled until the next meeting of
the Council.
AYIF.,S: 11
NAYS: 2 - Murphy, Stinson Motion Carried.
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RAYMOND B. 1,4 EATON - APPOINTN01T: Alderman Johnson moved that confirmation of the
Mayor's reappointment of Raymond B. 11heaton be tabled but there was no second to
the motion.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Raymond B. Wheaton as Fare Commissioner for the
three-year term ending June 30, 1960 be approved and confirmed.
AYFS: 12
NAYS: 1 - Johnson Motion Carried.
CORNELL UNIVERSITY TAX EXEMPT PROPERTY: Mayor Ryan made the following remarks re-
garding the taxable status of certain properties owned by Cornell University:
"At the April 24th Special meeting of the Common Council I stated that I felt
that the City and Cornell University officials should meet and discuss the tax
status of certain properties owned by Cornell University, looking forward to an
equitable solution to a difficult problem.
The first step toward an equitable solution is the acquisition offacts. For this
purpose, tonight I am going to appoint a fact finding group from this Council, whom,
I trust, will meet with Cornell University officials, discuss the problems involved,
and obtain the facts in each and every situation. Certain decisions will then be
made which will be the result of conscientious painstaking efforts on your part and
will be based solely on facts. The facts thus acquired should be reviewed by the
City Attorney and the City Assessor and the proper action taken by them as to the
exemption or nonexemption from our City's assessment roll."
He then announced his appointment of Aldermen Osborn, Connolly, Stimson and Murphy
as such a committee.
SOCIAL SECURITY: The Clerk presented a resolution from N.Y.S. Social Security
Agency providing for social security coverage for all members of the V.Y.S. Employees'
b' Retirement System desiring it, except policemen and firemen, and reported that the
Council is required to designate the effective date of such coverage. The resolution
was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED )that the City of Ithaca, pursuant to Section 218 of the Federal Social
Security Act and Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, will provide
old-age and survivors insurance coverage for eligible officers and employees effec-
tive on the following date: June 16, 1956
2) That the following official is hereby authorized to represent the City
of Ithaca and is directed to comply with the regulations of the Director of the
State Social Security Agency designed to extend old-age and survivors insurance
coverage to positions of officers and employees pursuant to Section 218 of the
Federal Social Security Act and Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security
Law:
George A. Blean, City Comptroller
City Hall, Ithaca, New York
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
CORNELL LIBRARY LETTM: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell Library Association
outlining in detail a proposal that the City build a new library to be known as
V THE EZRA CORNELL LIBRARY., It was estimated that the Association will have upward
Of $150,000.00 to turn over to the City to help finance the project. 11derman
Stimson reviewed prior action taken by the Council requesting the Planning Board
to study the feasibility of relocating and establishing a. library.
BY Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the report requested by the Common Council of the Planning Board con-
cerning the location of a library be forwarded at once by the Planning Board to the
Council and referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
PP,TITION -FIRE STATION: The Clerk read a petition from residents, taxpayers and
business men west of the LVRR Co. tracks-, requesting that a fire station be erected
and a fire company and truck be placed west of the LVRR tracks.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Fire Relations Committee for study
and report. Carried.
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STATE LEGISLATION: Mr. Donald O'Connor appeared before the Council and discussed
proposed amendments regarding increased telephone rates, unemployment insurance and
workmen's compensation expected to be acted upon at a special session of the Legis-
lature called by the Governor on June 10, 1957. He urged Council approval of the
proposed legislation regarding the telephone rate, and support of the Governor in
his veto of the other two bills.
SALE OF MUNICIPAL COMFORT STATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public �
Works had requested the Council to authorize the sale at public auction of the
municipal comfort station in the East Green St. parking lot, expressly reserving
the right to reject any/or all bids.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
14HEREAS, the Board of Public Works at its May 22nd meeting requested the Common
Council to authorize the sale at public auction of the Municipal Comfort Station in
the East Green Street parking lot,
NOfd, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the following described premises be sold at
public auction under the direction of the City Clerk: The land and building located
thereon in the East Green Street parking lot of the City, known as the Municipal
Comfort Station, and having the following dimensions: 20 ft. x 31.5 ft. x 20 ft. x
31.5 ft.
Terms of sale - successful bidder will be requested to pay at least 10% of his
bid at the time of the sale, balance to be paid upon delivery of a Quit Claim Deed.
The City of Ithaca hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids for said
Comfort Station, and, be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to advertise
for bids and hold said public auction cn said Municipal Comfort Station and he is
hereby directed to report to this Common Council the bids received and he is further
directed to include in his advertisement of sale that the City of Ithaca, authorized
by its Common Council, hereby reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and,be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he hereby is authorized to obtain
appraisals from a qualified real estate expert of the value of the lands and building
known as the Municipal Comfort Station, and that area in the East Green Street park-
ing lot owned by the 121 East Seneca Street Corporation, said area having the dimen-
sions of 32 ft. x 40 ft. x 32 ft. x 40 ft.
Carried.
CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
approved the purchase of three automobiles and requested the Council to authorize
the transfer of 14,039.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment, to
pay for this equipment.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
I�IHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section be of the General
Yunicipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, designated as Capi-
tal Reserve Fund ;L5, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on May 22, 1957, requested that an appropria-
tion of $4,039.00 be made from said reserve fund for the purchase of three automo-
biles, specific items of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of x4,039000 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 $4,039.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to
be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 13
N11 s: 0 Carried and approved.
CAPITAL R'1'SERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
-requested the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of )1,850.00 from Capital �.
Deserve Fund r'7, Off-Street parking, to the General Fund for the purpose of complet-
ing the grading and preparing the site at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets
for off-street parking.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $1,850.00 from Capital Reserve Fund
Off-street parking, ` 1500. t8 c§3;l9 gel` rpIfR�g and preparation of the site at
the corner of said streets/an 0. o g ng of the lot be approved; and that
the City Clerk be authorized and directed to transfer the sum of '1,850.00 from said
Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purposes herein
set forth.
AYES: 13
1AYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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,30,ARD OF FDUCATION AGREEMENT: The Clerk reported that the present service agreement
with the Board of Education covering the collection of school taxes will expire on
June 30, 1957• He recommended approval of a new agreement for the year ending June 30,
1958 for the stipulated payment by the Board of Education of $4,832.00
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
PESOLVrD, that a service agreement between the City of Ithaca and Board of Education
in the amount of : 4,832.00 be approved for the year ending June 30, 1958; and that
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute this agreement upon
approval of same by the City Attorney. Carried.
CAPITAL RESERVE F jD IWEST11ENTS: The Clerk reported that the following Capital
Reserve Fund investments will mature on July 1, 1957:
Capital Reserve Fund A3, Street Paving $26,550.00
it r+ it 744, Bridges 81,075-00
5, pub. 11cs. Equip. 20,500.00
He reported that the investments maturing in reserve funds =-3 and Jr.5 will be needed
for authorized expenditures but that the investments maturing in reserve fund �'4
together with a cash balance of $23,041.95 now in this fund is available for rein-
vestment unless otherwise decided by the Council.
Alderman Stinson reported that he had been advised by the Supt. of Pub. T^ks. that
no demands will be made on Deserve Fund 4L4 for at least six months and he therefore
recommended the reinvestment of the fund.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to present for payment on July 1, 1957
all of the above mentioned investments maturing on that date, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to reinvest
that amount of said Capital Reserve Fund 44 which will purchase ` 100,000.00 face
value of United States Treasury Bonds with coupon rate of 2-2&% which have the
maturity date of Dec. 15, 1958 in denominations of $10,000.00.
Unanimously carried.
LIQUIDATION OF INVESTMENTS: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to liqui-
date approximately X15,000.00 of investments in Capital Reserve Fond r3, Street
Paving, to finance authorized construction projects.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General
NAmicipal Law a capital reserve fund for street paving, designated as Capital Reserve
Fund No. 3, and
WHEREAS, a portion of said fund has been invested in U.S. Savings-Bonds, Series
"F", and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has authorized the withdrawal of amounts totaling
$45,775.44 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 and gutter renewal 10 000.00
3. Gravel basing of streets 10,000.00
4. Improvement of Pearsall Pl. 8,65o.00
5. Improvement of Brindley St. 2.125.44
Total $L5.775.4�4
ANM AMEREAS, the cost of the aforesaid improvements is in excess of the unapprop-
riated cash balance in said Capital Reserve Fund No. 3 by approximately 715,000.00
NOW 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 No. 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:
R=LN0. Denomination Accrued Value J lv l 1957
D330291F 500.00 481.00
v62oo6F 5,000.00
4,810.00
X774O3F
10,000.00 9,62o.00
$14.911.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk, be and hereby is author-
ized and directed to execute the request for payment of said bonds on behalf of the
City of Ithaca.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
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The Clerk reported further that it will be necessary to liquidate approximately
$2,800.00 of investments in Capital Reserve Fund "5, Public Works Equipment, to
finance the purchase of equipment authorized.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
14MEREAS, 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 No. 5, and
TAEREAS, a portion of said fund has been invested in U.S. Savings Bonds, series
"F", and
1,-W,REAS, the Common Council has authorized the withdrawal of amounts totaling
124,842.00 for specific items of equipment which may be financed from said reserve
fund as follows:
1. Bulldozer for city dump $17,248.00
2. Portable brush chipper 3,555.00
3. Three automobiles 4,0 .00
$24,842.00
AM WHEREAS, the cost of the aforesaid equipment is in excess of the unapprop-
riated cash balance in said Capital Reserve Fund No. 5 by approximately ` 2,800.00,
N014 TIE',REFOPE BF IT RESOLVED, that the redemption of the following bonds, dated
July 1, 1955, issued in the name of the City of Ithaca, M.Y., trustee of Capital
Reserve Fund No. 5, Public Works Equipment, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. July 6, 1955 be and hereby is authorized:
Bond No Denomination Accrued value as of 7/1/57
M164879J 1,000.00 742.00
M164880J 1,000.00 742.00
M164881J 1,000.00 742.00
11164882J 1,000.00 742.00
$2,968.00
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk be and hereby is
authorized and directed to execute the request for payment of said bonds on behalf
of the City of Ithaca.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
ORDINANCE ON UNSAFE BUILDIVGS ETC. : The City Attorney presented the following report
"It has been brought to my attention that a petition from some fifty residents of
the northwest section of Ithaca has been presented to the Building Commissioner and
City Prosecutor concerning a. certain dilapidated home in that area. The petitioners
feel that steps should be taken by this Council to enact an ordinance giving the V,
Building Commissioner certain po?•Ters to condemn unsafe or dilapidated buildings.
Accordingly, I have two sample ordinances and I would appreciate the Charter and
Ordinance Committee considering same and respectfully request that this problem,
together with the sample ordinances he referred to that Committee."
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the sample ordinances in this matter be referred to the Charter and
Ordinance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Alderman Stimson reviewed the need of an estimated
$800.00 additional appropriation for the Bd. of Zoning Appeals.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the sum of ` 800.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent
Fund to Current Appropriations, Budget Item 1L135 - Bd. of Zoning Appeals, to be
used for stenographic, transcription services and other expenses by the Bd. of
Zoning Appeals during 1957.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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.
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PARKING NIETER CHECRMS: Alderman Stimson reported that the Police Relations Committee
` recommends the extension of the present trial period for parking meter checkers,
expiring July 1, 1957, for another six months period or until Jan. 1, 1958. During
this period it is hoped that the Civil Service Commission will have established the
position of parking meter checker. The Committee recommends extending the hours of
duty from four hours to eight hours daily per each of the two parking meter checkers
or a total of 16 hours daily or 80 hours weekly. The duty of the parking meter
checkers will be at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The Committee also re- ,
commends the continuing of the authority of the parking meter checkers to cover all
standing parking violations. r1r. Stimson explained that this will not need an addi-
tional appropriation since sufficient funds are in the police department budget to
cover this expense.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that school guards be hired as parking meter checkers with the authority
to issue parking tickets for all standing violations from July 1, 1957 to January 1,
1958 at the present rate of $1.50 per hour for a total of 80 hours per week.
Carried.
! ANNEXATION _ ELMIRA -SPENCER RD ARIA: Alderman Stimson presented a resolution con-
cerning the annexation of the Elmira-Spencer Rd. area which was acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
TJMREAS, by Chapter 510 of the Laws of 1957 of the State of New York it is pro-
vided that a certain portion of the Town of Ithaca commonly known and referred to as
"The Elmira Rd.-Spencer Rd. Area" be annexed to the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the annexation of said tract to the City of Ithaca is subject to the
consent of the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Ithaca to be obtained prior
to the 6th day of June 1957, and
14HEREAS, it is further provided that the Board of Elections of the County of
Tompkins designate a polling place for voting on said question of annexation on
June 26, 1957 together with other specific acts to be performed by said Board of
Elections of the County of Tompkins,
NOTV THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca does hereby consent to
the annexation of the territory as outlined in Chapter 510 of the Laws of 1957
situate in the Town of Ithaca and commonly referred to as "The Elmira Rd.-Spencer
Rd. Area" and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Elections of the County of Tompkins be
informed of the action taken by the Common Council and the Tiayor of the City of
Ithaca and further be requested to designate a polling place for voting by the
residents of said territory on June 26, 1957 as well as carry out their other duties
all as provided in Section 5 of Chapter 510 of the Laws of 1957 of the State of New
York.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 1 - T^Tilkinson Carried
Approved and consented to by me this 5th day of June, 1 57•
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PERMANENT PERSONTAL REGISTRATIO"T: Alderman Johnson reviewed amendments to the
Optional P.P.R. Law recently passed by the Legislature covering the following:
1. Reduces the number of persons to be checked by the police to those who have
registered or voted outside the county, those who have been challenged, and
those who cannot sign the register.
2. Provides for a continuous check of all registered voters over a five year
period. The personal checks are to be made by permanent employees who *rill be
required to pass an examination.
3. Eliminates the requirements for requesting information about previous regis-
tration.
He stated that these amendments represent a savings in the cost of setting it up and
administering it. He recommended adoption of P.P.R.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Council approves and recommends the adoption: of Permanent Personal
Registration in Tompkins County to the Board of Supervisors; and that the City Clerk
be authorized and directed to notify the Supervisors of the Council's action in this
matter.
Unanimously Carried.
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POLICE SERVI-CAR: By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Gee y
WHEREAS, bids on a Police Servi-Car to be used by the Ithaca Police Department
were received by the Police Committee of the Common Council on May 29, 1957 have been
reviewed by the Police Relations Committee of the Council.
AND WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the bid submitted by Elmira
Harvey-Davidson Sales on a 1957 Model G Harley-Davidson Servi-car in the total net
amount of 51,077.00 be accepted.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be
accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with one 1957
Model G Harley-Davidson Servi-car be and hereby is awarded to Elmira Harley-Davidson
Sales in the net amount of ' 1,077.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as sub-
mitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1957 Police Department bud-
get, account ,'130. Carried.
CIVIL DEFENSE EOUIPMENT: Alderman Horn reported on a joint study by the Civil
Defense and Finance Committees on a request received from the Director of Civil
Defense for financial assistance in the purchase of rescue equipment for its use.
He stated that both committees felt sympathetic to the request but also felt it was
a responsibility of the County government with the expense to be borne by the County
and therefore recommended that no action be taken on the request. His report and
recommendation was accepted with no further action being taken.
RESIDENTIAL PARKING: Alderman Osborn reported that the study of residential parking
in the Eddy Street area requested at the April 3rd meeting is nearing completion and
that the Traffic Committee expects to study it and report thereon at the next meet-
ing of the Council.
YOUTH RECREtTION PPCGRAM: Alderman Gibson reported an the projected program of the
Youth Bureau for the year 1957 including -the music day camp and water front programs
at Stewart Park, Kiwanis baseball project and the Fourth of July celebration. He
stated that the Youth Bureau feels it is handicapped by the lack of the Board of
Supervisors in providing a good set up in the County probation department. He
recommended that the aldermen as individuals and citizens contact the Supervisors
and urge them to establish a probation department as soon as possible.
Zi`1VENTORY: Alderman Stimson recommended preparation of an inventory of equipment
oim ed by the various departments of the city.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
TZ EREAS, a complete inventory of the physical assets of the departments of
government of the City of Ithaca is necessary both for planning replacement schedules
and for annual budgeting of capital expenses and supplies,
BE IT PMSOLVED, that this Common Council authorizes the Finance Committee of the
Common Council to obtain an inventory of the physical assets and property held in
each department of government by July 1, 1957. and
BE IT FURTHTR RESOLVED, that the Finance committee is authorized to complete this
inventory so that it may be a permanent and perpetual record.
Carried.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL CONTRACT - CORNELL UNIVERSITY: Alderman Connolly called attention
to the contract between the City and Cornell University due to expire in Dec. 1957
and recommended that the Mayor request the Bd. of Pub, ',!ks, to make a very careful
study of it before it is renewed. He recommended that two separate contracts be
considered, one with Cornell University and another with the State of New York for
state colleges at Cornell, and that the amount o£ %15,000 now being received by the
City for this service should be increased substantially. Upon inquiry by Alderman
Murphy it -was repor ed by Attorney Clynes that an engineering firm hired by the
Board of Pub. T•Tks./currently making a survey of the entire sewer system and is ex-
pected to make its report thereon soon. The Mayor agreed to convey Mr. Connolly's
recommendations to the Board.
TELEPHOi�TE RATE I?�TCREASE: Alderman Stimson reviewed contents of a Lill to be present-
ed at a special session of the Legislature June 10th called by Governor Harriman re-
garding a telephone rate increase. Alderman Johnson objected to his presentation
and suggested that citizens have a right to their own opinions in the matter but
that the Council should not go on record as an official body. He recommended that
further consideration of this matter be dispensed truth.
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Telephone-Rate Inc Cont.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the telephone users of Tompkins County are faced with an annual rate in-
crease of •200,000 unless the Legislature acts to prevent it at the June 10th Special
Session called by Governor Harriman, and
WHEREAS, this 15 percent increase in the average phone-user's bill would amount
to more than $55 million throughout the State, and
WHEREAS neT•T legislation is needed toamend a long-existing law that has been given a
new interpretation by the courts, and
WHEREAS the needed legislation would continue the present method of determining
telephone rates, which has been in use by the Public Service Commission for many
years and which allows telephone companies a fair return on capital actually expend-
ed, and
WHEREAS the needed legislation would prevent a new method of rate determination
giving telephone companies a special privilege as compared with other utilities,
*which new method would require rates to be based on the present inflated value of
property acquired years ago at lower costs and thereby would give telephone companies
an unearned increase, and
WHEREAS, the needed legislation has twice been ovenThelmingly passed in the
Assembly with support from Assemblymen of both paxtties, and twice has been prevented
from coming to a vote in the Senate by a handful of members of the Finance Committee,
and
?.AREAS, the legislation requested by Governor Harriman has the support of the
bi-partisan Public Service Commission, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Ithaca in the interest of the consumers
and business enterprises of this State notify Assemblyman Ashbery and Senator Metcalf
and also the Speaker of the Assembly and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate of
its support for this legislation.
Alderman Johnson said he felt the motion was out of order since it was not on the
agenda for this meeting. Alderman Gentle said he resented the fact that it was
introduced before the Council. Mayor Ryan ruled the motion out of order.
NEXT RT GULAR NiEETIATG: Alderman 1,1ilkinson suggest4d that the date of the next regu-
lar Council meeting be changed since it falls on July 3rd,
B:,* Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Council be adjourned and held on
July 10, 1957, Carried.
FIRE DRILLMASTER: Alderman Gibson inquired about the status of the fire drillmaster
and he was informed by hr. Stimson that it rests with the Bd. of Fire Commissioners
for action. He explained that the person performing such duties may retain the
title of fireman and be paid at the maximum of the grade, may be appointed provision-
ally as a fire lieutenant or the Board may request the Civil Service Commission to
create a new position within the ranks.
Alderman Gibson then asked if bunkers are covered with workmen's compensation insur-
ance. Alderman ?,Tilki.nson expressed the opinion that they are covered but Attorney
Clynes disagreed unless they are also members of a fire company.
TUNING FORK: Alderman Visnyei deplored the dust condition existing at the new
S. Aurora St. bridge over the Green :St, prong of the Tuning Fork and recommended
that something be done to afford some relief to pedestrians, motorists, businessmen
and residents of the area.
By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Bd. of Public Works Relations Committee of the Council be
directed to meet with members of the Board of Public Works and arrange for some
method of controlling the dust nuisance in this are.
Carried.
On motion the meeting 7Tas adjourned„
Geo.City Clerk Clerk
COM14ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
JUNE 52 1957
Cayugga Press, Inc. 44.50
New Yor3� Telephone Co. ?3.36
Ithaca. Printing Service 31.00
Rothschild' s 8.00
Addressograph-Viultigraph Corp. 78.00
City Chamberlain 12.21
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 7.28
Carrie Shipos 42.00
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 37. 23
Charles F. Lutton 20. 50
James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00
. Malcolm J. Mann, M. D. 20.00
.Edward W. King 120.00
Lent' s Inc. 192.60
H. C. Thorne 15.47
Geo F. Brampton, M. D. 27.00
Kline' s Pharmacy 12.10
Arthur Ecker, M. D. 25.00
Geo. F. Brampton, M. D. 27.00
Malcolm J. Mann, M. D. 5.00
e'Tompkins County Memorial Hopsital 42.05
Geo. F. Brampton, M. D. 43.00
Supplemental Pension Fund 1087.18
Social Security Contribution Fund
N. Y. State Employees' Retirement System 82,938.70
Mary H. Darling 50.00
To G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 13.18
Ithaca. Printing Service 11. 50
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 3 2.
.-..The Ithaca Journal 7.26
New York Telephone Co. 94.38
Van Natta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 64.?.0
Federal Sign & Signal Corp. 90.90
W, A. 7.--`r„v Sporting Goods 27. 50
Smith i Wesson, Inc. 9.69
Walsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc. 63.01
Tioga Auto Parts 10.77
Charles F. Lutton 84-50
Socony Mobil Oil Co, Inc. 44. 21.
National Welding 4.50
Stallman Distributing Corp. 3.67
Atlantic Refining Co. 48.31.
Gulf Oil Co. 160.27
Gulf Oil Co. 159.90
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2.97
John M. Mulligan
Precision Tool & Gun Co. 24.75
St. Lawrence University 75.00
^;hate Nurseries 5.95
Thomas M. Underhill 6.16
Robert Eastman, Inc. 5.85
W. T. Stevens 62. 64
The Ithaca Journal 9.88
John Leskovec Jr. 315.09
Earl W. Ayotte 271.50
Cornell Univ.(Small Animal Clinic) 9.00
Kline' a Pharmacy 1.50
The Dual Parking Meter Co. 78.00
City Chamberlain 10. 56
Richard Baker 4.38
Wilcox Press, Inc. 30.35
Ithaca sporting Goods 332.00
Cramer' s Auto Parts 18.52
Patric% Saggese •
IV.. De Carlo 2. 50
Philip Scalise 97.50
Aviles Tipton 79. 50
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T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. $ 17.36
New York Telephone Co. 11.51
Judson W. Hill 22.75
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CITY OF ITHACA, N. V. 4
Postponed Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. July 10, 1957
PRESENT: '
Mayor - Ryan k'
Aldermen - Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Porter,
Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn f
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean z
Deputy Clerk - SinAabaugh
I4I TES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
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ONNIE WESTS&U= APPOI:4_ T: Alderman Stimson called for a vote on the followini
motion which was tabled at the last meeting of the Council:
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOLVED that the Mayor's appointment ppointnrent of (knnie 14esterlund as Fire Commissioner for
„,'.. the balance of an unexpired term of three
xp years, ending June 30. 1958, be approved
vim^ and confirmed.
AYES: 10 - Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Connolly, Porter, Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei,
Gentle, Horn
NAYS: 2 - Wilkinson, Gibson
ABSTJ.PTING: 1 - Yurphy Motion Carried.
COME” LITY MITY TRAFFIC RULES & REGULATIONS AWED:
The Clerk read a letter from Cornell University enclosing several amendments to
"THE RULES & REGULATIONS FOR THE COMMOL OF VCHICULAR TRAFFIC ND PARKVG ON THE
CAMPUS" for filing as required by Section 5708 of the Education Law. (See P.F. ',�987)
C42D.INAT)= „UNSAI' BUJO GS; The Clerk reported receipt of a copy of a letter
dated June 24th from the South Hill Civic Association addressed to Alderman Johnson
regarding the unsafe and unsightly condition of an old building located at the cor-
ner of Columbia and Giles Streets and urging that early action be taken to adopt an
h: ordinance providing for the removal of such buildings in the city. He reported that
Mr. Johnson had replied to the letter and advised the Association that such an ordi-
nance is currently being studied by the Charter & Ordinance Coni,.ittee and that it is
expected it will be ready for approval at the August meeting of the Council.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Nurphy
RESOLVED. that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee.
Carried.
SALE OF WJICIPPL 92=1 STATyI(W: The Clerk reported that an auction sale of the
Municipal Comfort station had been held on July 2, 1957 at 10:00 a.m. , at which time
bids were received from Mr. Ernest A. Dabmen, Jr. , Attorney for the 121 E. Seneca St.
Corp. , and from lair. John LoPinto. The highest bid received was one of 19,000.00
made by Mr. Dahmer for the 121 ,. Seneca St. Corp. Alderman Stimscn presented the
following resolution an behalf of the Finance Committee:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman 1,krphy
RES0LVF.,D,(1) That all bids received on the sale of the Municipal Comfort Station
property be and they hereby are rejected,
(2) That the Common Council does hereby recommend to the Board of Public
worke that the facility be torn down and the site converted into off-street parking
spaces,
(3) That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to directly negotiate
vtith the 121 E. Seneca Street Corp., at the appraised price of 5)6,000.00 for the
purchase by the City of the parcel of land (30' X 421) oaaned by said corporation and
located in the E. Green Street municipal parking lot; and that the Attorney be re-
quested to make a report thereon at the next meeting of the Common Council.
fttorney Clynes ruled that the resolution should be presented andvoted on in its
three separate parts.
The original was then withdravm and the first section thereof" presented.
3y Plderman Stimsan: Seconded by Plderman Murphy
R73OLVED, that all bids received on the sale of the Iunicipal Comfort Station
property be and their hereby are rejected.
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Ic Attorney Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. , who was granted permission by the Mayor, spoke on
the subject. He stated that the bid he had presented on behalf of his client had
been tendered in good faith as evidenced by a deposit check of 10% of his bid mad
at the time of the auction sale. He denied rumors being circulated that the pro
owned by his client in the parking lot is land-locked and without a right-of-way
E. Green Street and he exhibited for examination a property abstract to substantiate
E this fact. He agreed that the Council has the right to reject the bids but doubted
if the property can be taken off the market legally. He urged delay in rejecting the"'"`
bids pending a further and complete investigation of all the facts involved, predicte
that a mutual satisfactory solution to the matter can be arrived at, and advised that _.
if the recommendation of the Finance Committee to tear the building down is approved,
then his client will be unwilling to continue negotiations for the sale of its prop-
' erty to the City. In conclusion he stated that the J.J. Newberry Co. will offer to
lease the Comfort Station property from the City at an annual rent of p'1,200 on a
20-year lease.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the resolution to reject the bids be tabled.
AYES: 8 - Murphy, Stimson, Gibson, Porter, Komeromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn
MAYS: 5 - 74ilkinson, Harrison, Gee, Connolly, Osborn
Motion Carried.
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Alderman Stimson then reread the second and third sections of the original resolu-
tion, and it was decided that the second section thereof is out of order at this
time but that the third section may be voted on.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate directly
with the 121 E. Seneca St. Corp. at the appraised price of 16,000.00 for the purchase
by the City of the parcel of land (30' X 421) owned by said corporation and located
in the E. Green St. municipal parking lot; and that the attorney be requested to
make a report thereon at the next meeting of the Common Council.
Aldermen Horn and Porter urged delay. !Alderman Wilkinson pointed out that the
Council by prior action had directed the Finance Committee to negotiate for this
property. Attorney Clynes advised thpt an exchange of properties between the City
and 121 E. Seneca St. Corp. is illegal and that the Council should concern itself
with the sale of onq and the purchase of the other property. In view of the Attor-
ney's explanation, 41derman Porter withdrew his objections.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 2 _ Horn , Gibson Motion Carried.
SALE OF PROPERTY AT 110 LDW STREET: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
Works had recommended that the Council authorize the sale at public auction of a
city-owned parcel of property located at 110 Linn Street, adjacent to and just north
of Cascadilla Creek.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, a city owned parcel of property located at 110 Linn Street is deemed to be
no longer needed for public purposes, and
I•JHEREAS, the Board of Public 1,7orks has recommended that said property be sold at
public auction,
NT014 THEREFORE r3 IT P;SOLV,D, 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 in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins
and State of New York, and known and distinguished on Assessment map Number 137 of
said City of Ithaca as Lot 'To. 22 and part of block No. 171 andrwe particularly de-
scribed as follows: Beginning at an iron pipe in the west side of Linn Street distant
45.5 feet more or less from the face of the north retaining wall along Cascadilla
Creek and measured along the west line of Linn Street; thence westerly at right angles
to the west line of Linn Street one hundred and thirty and six tenths feet (130.6' )
more or less to a point; thence southerly thirty-four and seven tenths feet (34.7')
more or less to the face of the north retaining wall of Cascadilla Creek; thence
easterly along the line of the face of said retaining wall to the west line of Linn
Street; thence northerly along the west line of Linn Street forty-five and five-
tenths feet (45.5') more or less to the place of beginning.
Reserving a right-of- ray over the above described premises for the purpose of access
to the wall of Cascadilla Creek for such maintenance, repair or reconstruction to
said w all or such maintenance or construction as may become necessary in the creek
bed of Cascadilla Creek"
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TER1,1S OF SALE: Successful bidder will be required to pay at least 101p of his bid : ,
at the. time of the sale, the balance in addition to the cost of advertising this
sale, to be paid upon delivery of a QUIT CLAIM deed. No bid for less than $2275•
will be accepted. The right to reject any and/or all bids is reserved.
AND BE IT. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and
directed to advertise and sell said property at public auction in the manner pre-
scribed by law, and he hereby is directed to refuse any bids for a sum less than
>2275.00, the appraised value thereof, plus advertising costs; and he is directed
to include such limitation in the advertisement for sale, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized
and directed to execute and deliver a QUIT CLAIM deed of said property to the
successful bidder.
Unanimously carried and approved.
DICKENS' PROPERTY PURCHASE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
again recommended the purchase of a parcel of land owned by Robert E. & Carl Dickens
located on Old Taughannock Blvd.
Alderman Stimson reviewed the offer to sell for the sum of )2,363.00 made by the
owners. He explained that it is assessed for $1,100. and that the Finance Committee,
after a thorough study of the matter from all aspects, feel the price is too high.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby disapproves the purchase of Lot ;`20, a
Block 'L3, Map :;`27, located on Old Taughannock Blvd. and which is now or,med by Robert
E. and Carl 0. Dickens, Carried.
Alderman Stimson advised that the Finance Committee feels the Council should con-
sider the purchase of this property at a later date if the Board of Public 'forks j
can recommend its purchase at a figure closer to its assessed valuation. ;
APPROPRIATION - GUARD RAILS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
requested an appropriation of $2,000. to finance the construction of 250 feet of
guard rail on Floral Avenue and 150 feet of guard rail on Cliff Street.
Alderman Stimson reported that he had discussed the request with the Supt. and
members of the Board and recommended that action be delayed pending a determination
by the Board as to surpluses in its departmental appropriations.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report.
Carried.
KEY TO CITY GOVERNMENT; The Clerk presented and distributed copies of a booklet
entitled "Key to Ithaca Government". He advised that it had been prepared and pub-
lished by the League of Women Voters of Tompkins County.
LOCAL LAW - PAYROLL DEDUCTIOMS: Attorney Clynes reported that upon request of the
Mayor and Alderman Harrison, he had prepared a local law providing for payroll de-
ductions for employees of the City for Tompkins County United Fund purposes. l
Alderman Harrison read the text of the proposed law as follows:
"A Local Law providing for payroll deductions for employees of the City of Ithaca
for the Tompkins County United Fund purposes.
Section 1. That the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to
make weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, or annual deductions from the
compensation of the employees of the City of Ithaca for the Tompkins
County United Fund purposes, provided, hozrever, the deductions must
be authorized in Triting by the individual employee and the authori-
zation must be filed with the City Clerk.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately
By Alderman Harrison: seconded by Alderman Gibson
PT',SOLVED, that the Local Law as presented be received and laid on the table until
the next meeting of the Council.
Carried.
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SOCIAL SECURITY: Alderman Stimson reported that an amendment to the Retirement and
J Social Security Law had been approved permitting political subdivisions to provide
SEVEN quarters of retroactive coverage for their employees. As a result of this
amendment, the City may decide whether its employees should receive seven quarters
of retroactive coverage rather than the six provided for in the resolution adol6ted
on June 5th. He reported further that any change in the action already,* taken 11
require adoption of a new resolution to be filed with the State Social Security
agency on or before July 15th.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
WHEREAS, the State Social Security Agency of the State of New York has notified the
City that an amendmant to the Retirement and Social Security Law now allows the
City employees to receive seven quarters of Social Security rather than six, and,
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee favors such action subject to a complete study of
the matter in its final form,
N0,T THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes and empowers the
Finance Committee, City Clerk and the City Attorney, subject to the final approval
of the Mayor, to proceed with the recognition of seven quarters of Social Security
coverage for all eligible city employees after full study of this matter before
July 15, 1957• Carried.
Alderman Stimson then presented the formal resolution required to be filed with the
State Social Security Agency and explained that it is subject to final approval by
the Finance Committee and Mayor as provided for in the foregoing resolution.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED (1) That the City of Ithaca , pursuant to Section 218 of the Federal Social
Security Act and Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security Law, will provide
old-age and survivors insurance coverage for eligible officers and employees effec-
tive on the following date: March 16, 1956
(2) That the following official is hereby authorized to represent the City
of Ithaca and is directed to comply with the regulations of the Director of the
State Social Security Agency designed to extend old-age and survivors insurance
coverage to positions of officers and employees pursuant to Section 218 of the Feder-
al Social Security Act and Article 3 of the Retirement and Social Security Law:
George A. Blean, City Comptroller
City Hall, Ithaca, New York
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0
ABSTAI-WED: 1 - Stimson Notion Carried.
FIRE TRAINING: Alderman Murphy reported that with the appointment of Frank Stamp
as Fire Chief and Richard Gregg as Asst. Chief preliminary plans are under way to
set up a training program. Asst. Chief Gregg is a state recognized instructor and
V has been assigned to supervise the program. It is hoped a new training site can be
obtained with equipment to simulate all types of fires and thet both paid and
volunteers will participate in it. He expressed the hope that such a training pro-
gram will produce a well coordinated fire fighting force that will be a credit to
the City.
RESIDENTIAL PARKDIG: Alderman Osborn reported that the Traffic & Parking Committee
of the Council held a meeting on June 24, 1957 in City Hall with other city officials
and a representative of Cornell University. A representative of Ithaca College did = �-
not find it possible to attend. The purpose of the meeting was to hear a report of
a pilot study of residential parking to be given by Planning Director Thorne and
Assistant Engineer Melchen. This study was made of an area bounded on the north by
Cascadilla Creek, on the east by Dryden Rd. and Cornell St.;on the south by Mitchell
and State Sts.; and on the west by Eddy Street. Mr. Thorne's figures showed that
the number of cars owned by the inhabitants of this area was 1045, the number of off-
street parking facilities was 929 and found a shortage of off-street parking facili-
ties of 116 if all available facilities are used. Mr. Y*lchen's report should that
checks had been made on four different nights on the following,
1. The number of cars parked on the streets &U amj%,0 -a"�!�`"
2. The number of cars parked on the sheets as dead storage
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AUDIT SHEET
JULY 10, 1957
Clinton R. Stimson 14. 75
The Ithaca Journal 99.88
Norton Printing Co. 152. 50
New York Telephone Co. 70. 26
T. G. Miller' a Sons Paper Co. 24.61
A. C. Gibson Co, Inc. 6.54
Norton Electric Co. 14; 60
Rudolph' s 7.95
Burroughs Corp 15.04
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 6.16
E. H. Boechk & Assoc. 10.00
Ithaca Office Equipment 275. 35
James J. Clynes, Jr. 22, 62
James J. Clynes Jr. 100.00
Malcolm J. Mann. M. D. 15.00
Gulf Oil Corp. 9'.63
Norton Printing Co.
City Chamberlain 3.35
Olympia. Restaurant 7.70
H. C. Thorne 14.92
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2.70
Lee of Ithaca, Inc. 16.15
Mack' s Photo Copies 15.92
Robinson Aerial Surveys, Inc. 10.00
George F. Brampton, M. D. 20.00
Norman E. Johnson, M. D. 20.00
George F. Brampton, M. D. 18.00
Mary H. Darling 50.00
VanNatta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 1.4
5
T. G. Miller' a Sons Paper Co. 24.42
Ithaca Printing Service 247.00
New York Telephone Co. 101.74
Ithaca Sporting Goods 58.45
Brockt,i►ay Motor Trucks 3. 56
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. 5.00
Quick e Garage 1-41.86
,-Talsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc. 12. 2 '
City of Ithaca., 'mater & Sewer Dept. 66.00
The B. F. Goodrich Co. 59.0
Cramer' s Auto Parts. 31.48
Stallman Distributing Corp. 43. 12
Henry R. Head 14.47
Donald Streeter 5•?�'
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 9.51
John M. Mulligan 64.00
Norton Electric Co. 5.00
Thomas M. Underhill 6. 72
Mack' s Photo Copies 38.00
Cornell Univ, Small Animal Clinic 27.00
The Deal Parking Meter Co. 51418.80
Parking Corp of America 1,359.00
Parking Corp of America 142.36
The Dual Parking Meter Co. 11173.0 '
Lee of Ithaca, Inc. 7. 50
The Dual Parking Meter Co. 7. 65
Taylor D. Letyis 50.00
Rychard E. Flight 8.0n
Johnson Boat Yard 14.15
Jim' 3 Fix-It Shop 3.00
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 3.'37
Fahey Pharmacy 1.79
City of Ithaca, ifater & Sewer Div. 1,.00
Ithaca Printing Service 1200
Copeland' s Picture Framing Q• 0
��- T�S���hone Co. ,16.E
Richard Carmea.n 12 60
Patrick 5agg ese 69.00
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P-etpleia - -r1-1, 4 1�
Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. '
25.55
T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co.
Judson '11. Hill 26.81
Van Natta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 193.73
Al Cross Pontiac •
Brandt Automatic Cashier 93. 2.
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Residential Parking (Con't.)
Mr. Melchen's data indicated the following:
1. As many as 32;o of the available all-night off-street parking facilities �.
checked in the study were vacant at night.
2. As many as 42% of the cars that parked all night on the street u 4�the i
streets as dead storage parking space. � *k,
3. Parking habits are not limited to any one group in the community.. � At leastf ; `
163 cars with Tompkins County registration plates and 130 Cornell Students'
cars were observed parked all night on the streets on the same night. At
least 52 cars with Tompkins County plates were observed using the streets
k' r as dead storage space at the same time as 69 Cornell student cars.
Alderman Osborn reported that the Committee feels that the data submitted in the
report was significant for this area, and that further studies of residential park-
ing in other areas should be undertaken to get a clear picture of the entire resi-
dential parking problem.
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the Council requests the Planning Board and the Board of Public Works
to extend their studies of residential parking to include other pertinent areas in
the city. Carried.
< " Alderman Osborn expressed the Committee's appreciation for expressions of opinion
by our citizens given by letter and telephone as they help to supplement the data
obtained by the traffic studies.
YOUTH BUREAU PROGRAM: Alderman Gibson reported that the Youth Bureau summer program
is well under way with 1,000 boys participating in the Kiwanis baseball program
and 140 registered in the day camp being operated at Stewart Park.
PUBLIC LIBRARY: Alderman Stimson reported that a report on Site Studies for a
new Public Library has been prepared by the Planning Board and submitted to the
Finance Committee. He urged the aldermen to familiarize themselves with its con-
tents. He then advised that plans are being made to arrange a meeting of the
Finance Committee with the Planning Board and its staff, trustees of Cornell Public'
Library Association, Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Board of Public tlorks and
the City Attorney to discuss needs and objectives of the Library trustees regarding
the relocation of the Library. He advised that he will keep the Council informed
of the results.
CITY IMIROVEIPATTS: Alderman Gibson urged that after completion of the Tuning Fork,
the Board of Public Works make an effort to offer the City at its Sunday best to
the touring public to implement efforts of the Chamber of Commerce in its efforts
to attract tourist business to Ithaca.
Alderman Wilkinson urged that the Board of Public Works take more aggressive action
'i to have tree stumps remaining from hurricane "Hazel" removed in an effort to clean
up and beautify the City.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
A G eo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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PRESB'VT
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stinson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly,
it Porter, Komaromi, Gentle, Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Chamberlain - Lull
Chief of Police - Simmers
Bldg. Comm. - Lockwood
Clerk - B1ean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
FANUITES: Alderman Stimsou reported that the Finance Committee, acting on the author-
ity granted to it at the last meeting, had approved seven quarters of retroactive
Social Security coverage for ctty employees Who are meuabers of the Retirement System
and asked that his report be made a part of the minutes.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last meeting including the report of the Finance
Committee be approved. Carried.
BIDS - GO= ST¢T1M:Aldertan Johnson called for a roll call vote on the following
motion tabled at the last meeting:
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that all bids received on the sale of the Mmicipal Comfort Station be and
they hereby are rejected.
Mr. Ernest A. Dahmen, Jr. , Who was granted permission by the Mayor to speak, raised
his client's bid from $9,000.00 to `,9,500.00. Attorney Clynes cited the general
City Law which provides for the sale of city real estate at public auction and there-
fore ruled that no bids other than the $9,000.00 bid may be considered at this time.
Attorney Dahmer: then advised that if his client's high bid of "9,000. is accepted.
his client will agree to sell its property to the city for $5.500.
Alderman Johnson expressed the hope that there might be some way to accept the high
bid of $9,000. with the understanding that the additional 1500.00 offered by Mr.
Dahmen accrue to the City also. Attorney Clynes ruled against any such action.
Alderman Stinson stated that he felt it is the duty of the Council under the Con-
stitution to sell city real estate for not less than its appraised value and he
therefore urged rejection of the bids and recoamnended that another public auction
sale be held specifting that no bid for less than the appraised value of ' 9,500.
will be considered.
Alderman Johnson urged acceptance of the $9.000. bid With the stipulation that the
city can purchase the other parcel of land involved for the sum of "5.500• He
pointed out that each is $500. below its respective appraised value .. Alderman Horn
also recommended acceptance and independent negotiations with 121 E. Seneca St. Corp.
for the purchase of its property at t,5.5Q0•00
A roll can vote on the resolution resulted as follcnis:
AM: 7 - Yau phy, Wilkin son, Sti son, Gee, Connolly, Porter, Konaromi
WAYS: 5 - Johnson, Harrison. Gibson, Gentle, Rom
Motion carried.
LOCAL LAW - P&WIL DEDUCTIM, : Alderman Harrison recommended enactment of a Local
Law regarding payroll deductions for Tompkins County United Fund purposes which was
laid on the table at the last regular meeting of the Council.
A LOCAL LA14 PROVIDING FOR PAYROLL DEDUCTIOMS FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
ITHACA FOP THE TOWKIMS COUNTY UNITED FUND PURPOSES:
By Alderman Harrison: seconded by Alderman Gee
3E IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHAC1%. ,T.Y. AS FOLIO!s:
Section 1. That the City Clerk of the City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to
make weekly, semi-monthly, monthly, or annual deductions from the
compensation of the employees of the City of Ithaca for the Tompkins
County United Fund purposes, provided, however, that deductions :must
be authorised in Writing by the individual employee and the authori-
zations must be filed with the City Clerk.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect Immediately.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried.
t Approved by me this (,4.`day of August 1957 and designated Local Lew 'Ia. 2 - 1957•
Mayor J
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August 7, 1957
ALL-MIGHT PARKING, ETC. : The Clerk read a letter from the Executive Committee of
the Bryant Park Civic Association registering its support of the ordinance prohibit-
ing all-night parking on city streets and requesting that action be taken promptly,
this summer, by the Common Council so that it will be in effect well before the
opening of the fall semester in Cornell University and Ithaca Colleg,40 -
The Clerk read another letter from Cornell University advising that a delay until
late October is anticipated in its plans to develop the Kite Hill Extension area for
parking purposes.
Both letters were referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee of the Council for con- '
sideration.
CAPITAL RESERVE TRAVSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had
requested the Council to authorize the transfer of $2,118.02 from Capital Reserve
Fund ,'r6, Water & Sewer Construction, to the Water & Sewer Fund for new construction.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Superintendent had advised that the money is to
be used to help pay for a new sanitary sewer being constructed in Hector Street.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
?AREAS, 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 #6, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has requested that an appropriation of `h2,118.02
be made from said reserve fund for the construction of a new sanitary sewer main in
Hector Street, a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed from
said reserve fund,
NOW THE FOR- BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of 12,118.02 from
Capital Reserve Fund 1% for the purpose above-mentioned be and hereby is approved
and authorized, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed
to withdraw the sum of 12,118.02 from said Capital Reserve Fund A6 and transfer it
to the Tiater & Sewer Dept. to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
AYES: 12
N AYS: 0 Carried and approved �.4
POLLING PLACES: The Clerk reported that since designation of polling places on
August 1, 1956, for the year following the first of October 1956, it has become
necessary to locate new polling places for the Third District of the Fifth Ward
and the First District of the Sixth Ward. He recommended the use of Barton Hall
on the Cornell Campus as a polling place for the Third District of the Fifth 14ard
and the use of the Masonic Temple located at 115 N. Cayuga Street as a polling place
for the First District of the Sixth Ward for Primary Elections to be held on Sept. 10,
1957. He requested the Council to approve these two changes and to designate polling
places for registration, elections and primaries for the year following Oct. 1, 1957•
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the two new locations as recommended by the City Clerk be and hereby
are approved and designated as polling places for the Third District of the Fifth
Ward and the First District of the Sixth Ward respectively. for Fall Primary Day on
Sept. 10, 1957. and
BE IT FURTHER 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 mhich the
registration of voters, elections and primaries shall be held during the year follow-
ing the First of October 1957:
First Hard 1st District Chestnut St. West Hill School
" " 2nd " 626 1,T. State St. 1A% Fire Station
If If 3rd " 532 T,,,T. Buffalo St. City Pumping Station
Second ?^lard 1st District 119 Third St. North Side House
2nd it 301 14. Court. St. Basement-Central School
3rd it 136 W. State St. A5 Fire Station
Third ',lard 1st District 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School o
2nd It 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School
3rd If 402 S. Cayuga St. Deal & Merrick Garage
Fourth Ward 1st District 1012 N. Tioga St. V7 Fire Station
2nd " 702 N. Cayuga St. French's Garage
3rd IT Cor. V. Aurora & King St. Fall Creek School
Fifth Ward 1st District 402 N. Aurora St. Methodist Church
it if 2nd " 206 E. Seneca St. `t2 Fire Station
it " 3rd " Cornell Campus Barton Hall, Room G-12
Sixth 14ard lst District 115 '4. Cayuga St. Hasonic Temple
If " 2nd if Hudson Street Ne*.-a South Hill School
it If 3rd it Hudson Street ljew South Hill School
Seventh '°Yard lst District 311 College Pve. 9 Fire Station
2nd it 105 SteT,•Tart five. East Hill School
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If 3rd it 502 Mitchell St Belle Sherman School
Motion Carried.
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August 7, 1957 .
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that a public auction had been held at
10:00 a.m. on August 6, 1957, in the Council Chamber at which time a 4J;y�g1gTed lot
at 110 Linn Street had been sold to John H. and Marian N. Deal for the total sum of
$2,297.62. He reported that this was the only bid received and that it represented
the property's appraised value of $2,275.00 plus advertising costs of $22.62.
ATTOR'NEY'S REPORT: Attorney Clynes reviewed his negotiations with 121 E. Seneca St. �
Corp. for the
purchase of its parcel of land in the E. Green St. parking lot and
stated that this parcel of land can be acquired by the City for X5,500.00 if the City.,.
will sell the comfort station property for 19,000.
Alderman Stimson noted that prior action taken by the Council indicated an interest
in negotiating directly frith the 121 E. Seneca St. Corp. for its 30 x 42 property
in the parking lot and suggested that the Attorney continue his efforts in this re-
spect independently of the sale of the Comfort Station property, and report back
to the Council.
CHT.FFS OF POLICE CONFERENCE: Chief of Police Simmers thanked the Mayor for granting
him permission to attend the 57th annual conference of Chiefs of Police which was
held in Schenectady recently. He said it was a very interesting, informative con-
ference and very helpful in aiding law enforcement in New York State.
SALE OF COMFORT STATION: Alderman Johnson recommended readvertising the Comfort
Station for sale at public auction and offered the following resolution:
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
y WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works at its May 22nd meeting requested the Common
Council to authorize the sale at public auction of the Municipal Comfort Station in
the East Green Street parking lot,
NOTI THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at public
auction under the direction of the City Clerk:
The land and building located thereon in the East Green Street parking lot of
the City, known as the Municipal Comfort Station, and having the following
dimensions: 20' x 31.5' x 20' x 31.5'
TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder will be required to pay at least 10% of his
bid at the time of the sale, balance to be paid upon delivery of a Cluit Claim
Deed. No bid for less than � 9,500. , the appraised value thereof, will be
accepted. The City of Ithaca hereby reserves the right to reject any and all
bids for said Comfort Station , and
BE IT FUPTHBP RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to advertise
for bids and hold said auction on said Municipal Comfort Station; and he hereby is
directed to refuse any bids for a sum less than 19,500. , the appraised value thereof;
and he is further directed to include in his advertisement of sale such limitation,
and the fact that the City of Ithaca, authorized by its Common Council, hereby re-
serves the right to reject any and all bids; and he hereby is directed to report to
this Common Council the bids received. Carried.
TUNING FORK RTS/WAY COSTS: Alderman Stimson reported that it is anticipated there
will be a return of money paid the State of New York for the City's share of the
Tuning Fork rights-of-way, and recommended that action be taken to provide for the .
investment of this money pending development of the next phase of the arterial plan.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Plderman Murphy
WHEREAS, a residue from the money paid to the State of New York for the arterial
highway system may revert to the City of Ithaca , and
WHEREAS, such money was borrowed specifically for the arterial high*,gay fund and must
be used . either for the arterial highway or to retire the serial bonds, and
?AREAS, the bonds are not now due and the funds are not immediately needed for the
next phase of the highway development,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that any monies reverting to the City of Ithaca from thy.„
State of New York in connection with the arterial highway project be immediately
returned to the arterial highway capital reserve fund and invested in United States
Treasury Bonds with coupon rate of 2-21% which have the maturity date of Dec. 15, 1958
in denominations of 110,000. Carried.
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.
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August 7, 1957 C '
ORDINANCE ON UNSAFE BUILDIT�?GS:
Alderman Johnson
ordinance for future consideration: Presented the following, proposed
ORDINANCE
REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE OR DILAPIDATED BUIMDIGS
AND OTHER STRUCTURES
SECTION ONE. Definitions:
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(a) The word "person" when used in this Ordinance shall mean and include one
or more natural persons, corporations
panies, societies, and all other entities rcapablepof being sued,
joint stock com-
(b) All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe$, unsanitar
which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or who
in relation td�existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of ich
inadequate maintenance, dilapidation , obsolescence, or abandonment are, severally,
for the purpose of this Section, unsafe buildings.
SECTION TWC. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be illegal and shall
be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the pro-
cedures of this Section.
(a) The Building Commissioner shall examine or cause to be examined eve
building re
g ported as unsafe or damaged, and shall make a written record of such
examination.
(b) umenever the Building Commissioner shall find any building or
structure
(J or portion thereof, to be an unsafe building as defined in this Ordinance hesh l l
have authority to order any owner, agent or person in possession, charge or control
Of such building or structure or part thereof to put the same in a safe condition
by completing specific repairs or improvements or taking down, demolishing and re-
moving such building or structure within such reasonable time as may be determined
by the order. Written notice of such order shall be served u _
livening it personally to the owner, and notice that such ordernofhstructural d
and unsafe building has been served u defect
Commissioner to all tenants occupying on the owner shall be given by the Building
Commissioner shall be pang the building. Whenever the said Building
thereof, or an agent unable to find the owner of such building, structure, or part
y g person in possession, charge or control thereof, upon whom
such notice may be served, he shall address, stamp and mail such notice to such per-
son at his last known address, and in addition thereto, shall place, or cause to be
Placed, the notice herein provided for upon such structure at or near its principal
entrance.
(c) If the Building Commissioner finds that there is actual and immediate
danger of failure or collapse so as to endanger life, such order and notice thereof
shall also require the building, structure, or portion thereof, to be vacated forth-
with and not reoccupied until the specific repairs and improvements are completed,
inspected and approved by the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner shall
cause to be posted at the entrance to such building or structure a notice:
"THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE AND ITS USE
AND OCCUPANCY HAS BEE�i PFOHIBITED BY
THE BUILDING COMMISSIONER OF THIS CITY
OF ITHACA.11
Such notice shall remain posted until the required re
is completed. It shall be unlawful for an ��-r's are made or demolition
person
notice without the permission of the BuildingCoommissioner,e, deface or destroy such
(d) In cases of emergency, which in the opinion of the Building Commissioner
involve imminent danger to human life or health, he shall promptly cause such build
ing, structure, or portion thereof to be made safe or removed. For this
may at once enter such structure, or land on which it stands, or abutting land or h
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 right-
of-way for ingress'or egress.
(e) In case the owner, agent or person in control cannot be found vithin the
stated time limit, or if such owner, agent or person in control shall fail, neglect
or refuse to comply with the order to repair, rehabilitate or demolish and remove
said building, or portion thereof, the City Attorney or the City Prosecutor shall
be advised of all the facts in such case by the Building Commissioner and institute
appropriate action in the Courts to compel compliance.
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August 7, 1957
SECTION THREE. Removal or Repair of Building: If at the expiration of the time
specified in such order and notice as determined by the Building Commissioner such
order shall not have been complied with, the said Building Commissioner is hereby
authorized to proceed forthwith to make or cause such repairs to be so made as are
necessary to put such building or structure in a safe condition, or to tear down or
demolish the same, or such part thereof as may be provided for in such order. The
costs incurred under the previous Section, or the costs and expense of labor per-
formed and labor used in repairing such building or structure, or any part thereof,
or demolishing the same, under and by the direction of said Building Commissioner,
shall, when properly certified by the Building Commissioner, be audited and paid by
the City of Ithaca in the same manner as other claims against the City are audited
and paid. A bill for the expenses incurred thereby shall be presented to the owner,
personally or by leaving the same at his residence, or, if he be a non-resident, by
mailing the same to him at his last known place of residence, or, if the name of the
owner or his place of residence cannot be ascertained after due diligence, by post-
ing the same in a conspicuous place on the premises. If such ownershall fail to pay
the same within thirty (30) days thereafter, the Building Commissioner shall file,
immediately preceding the time for making the annual assessment role-, a certificate
of the actual cost of the work and materials furnished, with a statement as to the
property upon which the work was performed and for which the materials were furnished,
the repairs made, the buildings or other obstructions removed, as the case may be,
with the Assessor of the City of Ithaca, who shall, in preparation of the next assess-
ment role of the City taxes, assess such amount upon such property, and the same shall
be levied, collected and enforced in the same manner, and by the same procedures,
at the same time, under the same penalties, and having the same lien upon the prop-
erty assessed, as the City tax and as a part thereof. The imposition and collection
of any fine or penalty prescribed herein shall not bar the right of the City to
collect the cost of removal or repair of any unsafe building or structure, or any
part thereof, as herein prescribed.
SECTION FOUR. Penalties for Violation: Any person who shall fail to comply with
the written order of the Building Commissioner within the time fixed for compliance
therewith, or who shall violate any of the provisions of this Ordinance or orders
given pursuant thereto, or who shall resist or obstruct the Building Commissioner
or his agent in carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be deemed a
disorderly person, and a violation of this Ordinance shall constitute disorderly
conduct, and upon conviction thereof, a violator shall be subject to a fine of not
less than x)'25.00 or more than t100.00, or to imprisonment of not less than five days
or more than thirty days, or both. Each day that a violation continues shall con-
stitute and be deemed a separate offense.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the ordinance as presented be received and laid on the table until
the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried.
LOCAL LAW _ WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION FOR STUDE'ITT BUNKERS:
Alderman Murphy read a letter from the Bd. of Fire Commissioners requesting the
Council to provide '^Torkmen's Compensation coverage for student bunkers in the City's
fire stations. He then presented and read the following Local Law.
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A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR 'TOR TRN IS COMPENSATION COVERAGE OF ,STUDENT BUNKERS
' IN THE VARIOUS FIFE STATIOATS INT THE CITY OF ITHACA
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Section 1. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca -is hereby ,o
authorized to contract with student bunkers at the various fire
stations so that said bunkers will be covered by Torkmen's Com-
pensation pursuant to Section 3, Subdivision 1, Group 19, and u"
Section 50 of the Workmen's Compensation Law of the State of
New York; and such Workmen's Compensation coverage is hereby
extended to said student bunkers.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the Local Law as presented be received and laid on the table until the
next meeting of the Council. Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDIM-, NCE AME : Alderman Horn presented several traffic ordinance
amendments which were acted upon as follows:
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III, Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking
Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets, be amended by adding thereto the following:
Dryden Road: from Linden Avenue to Ithaca Road, south side.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 12
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NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT `SHEET
August 7. 1957
New York Telephone Co. $ 69.68
The McBee Company 1200.37
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 9.88
C.J. Rumsey & Co. 2.47
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 6.43
James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00
Gulf Oil Co. 267.17
H.C. Thorne 15.82
Mack's Photo Copies 15.68
omp. Co. Mem. Hosp. 10.80
Dr. Geo. McCauley 5.00
The Chase Manhattan Bank 44.38
Mary H. Darling 50.00
14m. C. Simmers 92.41
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 11.30
Ithaca Printng Service 90.65
T.G. Miller's 10.80
N.Y. Telephone Co. 96.53
Elmira H2rley-Davi-3son Sales 12.19.20
City Chamberlain 4.69
`Olympia Restaurant 53.80
Les & tides Diner
Communications Engineering 64.00
Flaig's 45.00
C.J. Rumsey 8.00
Thomas M. Underhill 5.71
The Ithaca Journal 8.12
E. Paul Nedrow 63.78
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. 6.68
The Corner Bookstore 48.00
'The Ithaca Journal 22.62
City Chamberlain 7.30
Judson W. Hill 26.67
V.Y. Telephone Co. 17.01,
Norton Electric Co. 17.'10
Lewis A.desso 100.11110
S.S. Kresge Co. 2.25
Hickey's Music Store 86.20
C.J. Rumsey & Co. 9.54
Fahey Pharmacy 19.40
'T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 92.88
Tompkins Co. Treasurer 2000.00
Hugh Samuel MacNeal 113.00
Ap Toyed y F' nce mmittee
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August 7, 1957
Traffic Ordi!l n..e,+Me S Cont.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that Section 183, Schedule IV, Article XX, of the Traffic Ordinance,
No Parking .- No Standing Zones, be amended by deleting the following:
North Albany Street from Buffalo Street to the first driveway running
northerly, east side.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 12 ,
NAM: 0 Carried and approved.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Komaromi
RESOLVED, that Section 184, Schedule V, Article XX, of the Traffic Ordinance, Park-
ing Shall Be Limited to the Following Periods of Time in the Following Locations,
be amanded by adding thereto the follm ing:
Two Hour Parking, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P-M. _ 10¢ per hr, East Seneca St.
Parking area.
Effective upon publication.
AYES: 11
NAYS: 1 - Wilkinson Carried and approved.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule VI, Article XX, of the Traffic Ordinance,
_ Parking Meter Zones, be amended by adding thereto the following:
East Seneca Street parking area.
effective upon publication.
AYES: 12
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance be amended by adding thereto a
new schedule. VIII as follows:
Schedule VIII
Section 187
Overnight Parking
The following area in the City of Ithaca is hereby established for overnight parking:
East Seneca Street parking area, 9:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. - 50¢ gate parking, pay
when leaving.
Effective upon publication.
Alderman Johnson urged that the evening hour for night parking be advanced to a
later time. Alderman Horn advised that the amendment is recommended by the Traffic
Engineer and the Board of Public Works who are still studying the advisability of
changing the hours, and can be amended at a later date if deemed advisable.
AYES: 12
\TA YS: 0
Carried and approved.
SOUTH BUREAU REPORT: Alderman Gibson reported that the Music and Sport Camp operated
by the Youth Bureau at Stewart Park during the summer is ending this week and that
all parents are invited to attend the various classes. He extended a similar invi-
tation to members of the Council.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. {
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. September 4, 19$7
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Gentle _
Horn
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - COMFORT STATION: The Clerk reported that on August 28th at 10:00 a.m. , he
had conducted a public auction sale of the property known as the Municipal Comfort
Station in the East Green Street parking lot, and that the only bid received at the
sale was one of $12,000.00 which was offered by Attorney Ernest A. Dahmen , Jr. on
behalf of his client, the 121 E. Seneca St. Corporation.
Alderman Murphy reported that the Planning Board is continually studying increasing
and providing better off-street parking facilities and is currently processing an
elaborate plan to utilize the comfort station property in this area -to increase the
E� Green St. parking lot facilities and to provide a lane in the rear for delivery
and garbage trucks to service the stores fronting on the 100 block of E. State St.
He expressed his opinion that sale of the property at this time will seriously inter-
fere with such a plan which he urged be given the Council's consideration before
taking any further action. Alderman Stimson explained that this new information has
been brought to the attention of the Finance Committee for the first time at its
meeting held last night and he therefore recommended further study of the matter.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVE), that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for further study.
Alderman Horn termed the plan referred to as a dodge and a delaying tactic and he
urged either acceptance or rejection of the bid at this time. Alderman Murphy denied
that it was a delaying tactic and Alderman Wilkinson said that he resented the in-
ference of its being a dodge.
Alderman Connolly urged delay and expressed his opinion that when the plan referred
to is made public all the owners and tenants on State St. will give their approval
and that the 121 E. Seneca St. Corp. will find no need for acquisition of the comfo
station property.
A roll call vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows:
AYES: 7 - Johnson, Murphy, Wilkin son, Stimson, Gee, Connolly, Osborn
NAYS: 3 - Gibson, Gentle. Horn
Motion Carried.
FIRE DEPARTAITT REPORT: The Clerk presented the annual report of the Fire Department
for the year 1956 and explained that extra copies will be available for distribution
to each member of the Council. The report was ordered filed.
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had recom-
mended the sale of a small city-owned parcel of land located at the southwest corner
of State & Giles Streets. He advised that the property had been appraised at $225.
and that the Board recommended it be sold for no less than its appraised value.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
WHEREAS, a request has been presented for the purchase of a city-owned parcel, of land
located at the southwest corner of State and Giles Street, adjacent to 71113 E. State
St. , and
WHEREAS, upon investigation by the 3oard of Public Works, it appears that this land
is not needed for city purposes; and said Board at its meeting of August 28, 1957
recommended to this Common Council the sale of said property at public auction with
the condition that no bid for less than $225.00 the appraised value thereof, be accen-
ted,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at publj
auction under the direction of the City Clerk:
All that tract or parcel of land situate in the City of Ithaca, N.Y. , County of
Tompkins, and being a portion of former lot 55, block 307 as shown on assessment map
No. 245 of the City of Ithaca and more particularly described as follows: Beginning
at the intersection of the street right-of-ways at the southwest corner of E. State
St. and Giles St. intersection; thence southwesterly along the west side of Giles St.
for 108 feet more or less to the south line of said former lot 55, thence northwesterly
along the south line of former lot 55 for 10 feet, more or less, to the southwest cor-
ner of lot 55 and being the southeast corner of lot 54; thence northeasterly along the
easterly line of lot 54 for 108 feet,mreor less, to the south street right-of-way
line of E. State St. ; thence southeasterly along the south street right-of-way line
of E. State St. for 17.5 feet, more or less to the place of beginning.
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Sale of City Prop P rty (Con't )
Terms of Sale: Successful bidder will be required to pay at least la<f of his bid at
the time of the sale, balance to be paid upon delivery of a Quit Claim Deed. No bid
for less than $225. , the appraised value thereof, will be accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to advertise
for bids and hold said auction of said
premises, and he hereby is directed to refuse
any bids for a sum less than $225. , the appraised value thereof, plus advertising
costs, and he is further directed to include such limitation in his advertisment of
sale,
AIM 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 success-
ful bidder. Unanimously Carried & Approved
AIRPORT LEASE: The Clerk presented a proposed agreement covering the leasing of the
Municipal Airport on Taughannock Blvd. which he explained had been approved by the
Board of Public Works and referred to the Common Council with the recommendation that
a public hearing be held thereon as required by law.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to mimeograph the agreement and distribute copies
v thereof to each member of the Council. Carried.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
'4MREAS, the Board of Public Works approved the lease for the airport on August 28,
1957, and forwarded it to the Common Council for the purposes of holding a public
r` hearing thereon, and
WHEREAS. Section 352, Sub. 5 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York
requires a public hearing before the Common Council,
NCTrT THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council shall meet at 7:30 in the
evening of September 18, 1957, for the purpose of holding a public hearing on the
aforesaid airport lease, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to publish
all notices of such public hearing as are required by law.
Carried.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Clynes reported that his offer of 56,000, to the 121
E. Seneca St. Corp. for the City's purchase of its 40' x 32' parcel of land in the
Municipal Parking area on E. Green St. had been rejected.
SOCIAL SECUPITY _.POLICEMEN A'AD FIREMEN: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman
Connolly.
WHEREAS, Federal legislation has been adopted permitting the extension of Social
Security coverage in New York to policemen and firemen in positions covered by a re-
tirement system on the same basis as other State and local employees, and to extend
the period during which State agreements for Social Security coverage of State and
local employees may be made retroactive, and
'4HEREAS, the City of Ithaca has not yet been informed by the State of New York as to
the manner of implementing such legislation by.local resolutions,
THERE-FORE Bus IT RESOLVED, that this federal legislation and related matters concern-
ing the extension of Social Security benefits to policemen and firemen be referred to
the Finance Committee of the Common Council for study and report on those resolutions
that may be required to implement this legislation on the local level
Carried.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION I'fAYORS' rmTF DUES: Alderman Stimson reported that dues
to the Mayors' Conference had been increased at its last session from $450. to $500.
and recommended an additional appropriation of $50.00 to meet this increased cost.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
14HEREAS, the fee for Municipal services of the New York State Conference of Mayors
and other municipal officials has been increased to 1500. and
WHEREAS, $450 has been appropriated to account No. 129 for the payment of this assess-
ment, and
14HEREAS, this expenditure is authorized by Chapter 215, Laws of 1916, of the State of
New York,
THEREFOPE Br IT RESOLVED, that `fi50• be authorized as an additional appropriation from
T1 the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, Account No. 129, undistributed, for the
full payment of this service charge of $500.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried.
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September 4, 1957
TRANSFER OF APPROPR ATENS: Alderman Stimson recommended transfer of appropriations
in the budget of the Department of Public Works and offered a resolution thereon
as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on June 26, 1957, requested an appropriation
of $2,000. from the Common Council for the construction of 250 feet of guard rail
on Floral Avenue and 150 feet of guard rail on Cliff Street, and
WHEREAS, this Common Council referred the matter on July 10, 1957, to the Finance
Committee for study and report, and
tiff MAS, the consensus of the Finance Committee, after consultation with board
members and the Superintendent of Public Works, is to appropriate this sum from
current surpluses,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that `5500. be transferred from Account No. 116, City
Engineer; $500 from Account No. 161, Street Cleaning; ',500. from No. 162, Refuse
and Garbage; and '500. from No. 181, Highway Maintenance; or a total of $2,000 be
transferred to an improvement and construction account to be expended for the afore-
said guard rails on Floral Avenue and Cliff Street.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: 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.
ORDINANCE ON UNSAFE BUILDINGS: Alderman Johnson reviewed briefly the contents of an
ordinance regarding the removal of unsafe buildings which was laid on the table at
the last meeting. He recommended its adoption.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the Building Code of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. be and hereby is amend-
ed by adding thereto a new Article to be known as Article XVIII, entitled, REMOVAL
OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE; OR DILAPIDATED BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTITFES, to read as follows:
ARTICLE XVIII
REMOVAL OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE OR DILAPIDATED BUILDI`IG.S A,TD OTHER STRUCTU>ES
91707 SECTION ONE. Definitions: -
(a) The word "person" when used in this Ordinance shall mean and include one i
more natural persons, corporations, partnerships, associations, joint stock companies ,
societies, and all other entities capable of being sued.
(b) All buildings or structures which are structurally unsafe, unsanitary, which
constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in re-
lation to existing use constitute a hazard to safety or health by reason of inade-
quate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, or abandonment are, severally, for
the purpose of this Section, unsafe buildings.
SECTION TWO. All such unsafe buildings are hereby declared to be illegal and
shall be abated by repair and rehabilitation or by demolition in accordance with the
procedures of this Section.
(a) The Building Commissioner shall examine or cause to be examined every build-
ing reported as unsafe or damaged, end shall make a written record of such examina-
tion.
(b) Whenever the Building Commissioner shall find any building or structure, or
portion thereof, to be an unsafe building as defined in this Ordinance, he shall
have authority to order any owner, agent or person in possession, charge or control
of such building or structure or part thereof to put the same in a safe condition
by completing specific repairs or improvements or taking dorm, demolishing and re-
moving such building or structure within such reasonable time as may be determined
by the order. Written notice of such order shall be served upon the owner by de-
livering it personally to the owner, and notice that such order of structural defect
and unsafe building has been served upon the oumer shall be given by the Building
Commissioner to all tenants occupying the building. 1ri NOTICE
Pursuant tovisions of the
ing
Commissioner shall be unable to find the owner of such City Charter, Notice is hereby givenDr par
th t the Common Council,of the City
thereof, or any agent or person in possession, charge of Ithaca, N.Y., at a regular meeting)n whom
on
such notice may be served, he shall address, stamp and held amended September 4, 1957, duly
the Building Code of the ICh per-
City of Ithaca, N.Y., by adding
son at his last known address, and in addition thereto thereto a new Article to be known to be
has Article XVIII entitled, REMOVAL"
placed, the notice herein provided for upon such stru OR REPAIR OF UNSAFE OR DI-Lncl al
LAPIAT ED entrance. OTHERD STRUCCTURES. Excerpts p
from said amendment are hereby
published in accordance with Local
Law No. 1 of the year 1950,,foF�pe
City of Ithaca as follows: k ,, '
ARTICLE XV1U' J!"
REMOVAL OR REPAI ,OB!$ N-
SAFE OR DILAPIDAT BU
INGS AND OTHER STIWCTU S.
Sec. 1 Definitions.
2. Examination of buildings'-4y
Building Commissioner. t-
Sec. 3. Removal or Repa�pf s. Build-
ing Sec. 4. Penalties for V10stlon.
A copy of this amendment is '4n
file in the office of the,Oty Clew
of the City of Ithaca, N.Jk.
Effective upon pubilcation.
GEORGE A. BLEAN,;
City Clerk..
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Sept. 4, 1957
(c) If the Building Commissioner finds that there is actual and immediate
danger of failure or callapse so as to endanger life, such order and notice thereof
shall also require the building, structure, or portion thereof, to be vacated forth-
with and not reoccupied until the specific repairs and improvements are completed,
inspected and approved by the Building Commissioner. The Building Commissioner
shall cause to be posted at the entrance to such building or structure a notice:
"THIS BUILDING IS UNSAFE AND ITS USE
AND OCCUPANCY HAS BEEN PROHIBITED BY
THE BUILDING COI!iVISSIOMER OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA"
Such notice shall remain posted until the required repairs are made or demolition is
completed. It shall be unlawful for any person to remove, deface or destroy such
notice ?rithout the permission of the Building Commissioner.
(d) In cases of emergency, which in the opinion of the Building Commissioner
involve imminent danger to human life or health, he shall promptly cause such build-
ing, structure, or portion thereof to be made safe or removed. For this purpose,
he may at 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
;r other means as may be necessary, and for this purpose may close a public or private
right of way for ingress or egress.
(Zl (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 with the order to repair, rehabilitate or demolish and remove
said building, or portion thereof, the City Attorney or the City Prosecutor shall
be advised of all the facts in such case by the Building Commissioner and institute
appropriate action in the Courts to compel compliance.
SECTION THRM. . Removal or Repair of Building: If at the expiration of the
time specified in such order and notice as determined by the Building Commissioner
such order shall not have been complied with, the said Building Commissioner is
hereby authorized to proceed forthwith to make or cause such repairs to be so made
as are necessary to put such building or structure in a safe condition, or to tear
down or demolish the same, or such part thereof as may be provided for in such order.
The costs incurred under the previous Section, or the costs and expense of labor
performed and labor used in repairing such building or structure, or any part thereof,
or demolishing the same, under and by the direction of said Building Commissioner,
shall, when properly certified by the Building Commissioner, be audited and paid by
the City of Ithaca in the same manner as other claims against the City are audited
and paid. A bill for the expenses incurred thereby shall be presented to the amner,
personally or by leaving the same at his residence, or, if he be a non-resident,
by mailing the same to him at his last known place of residence, or, if the name of
the owner or his place of residence cannot be ascertained after due diligence, by
posting the same in a conspicuous place on the premises. If such owner shall fail
to pay the same *within thirty (30) days thereafter, the Building Commissioner shall
file, immediately preceding the time for making the annual assessment role, a certi-
ficate of the actual cost of the work and materials furnished, with a statement as
to the property upon which the work was performed and for -:rhich the materials were
furnished, the repairs made, the buildings or other obstructions removed, as the
case may be, with the Assessor of the City of Ithaca, who shall, in preparation of
the next assessment role of the City taxes, assess such amount upon such property,
and the same shall be levied, collected and enforced in the same manner, and by the
same procedures, at the same time, under the same penalties, and having the same
lien upon the property assessed, as the City tax and as a part thereof. The imposi-
tion and collection of any fine or penalty prescribed herein shall not bar the right
of the Cityto collect the cost of removal or repair of any unsafe building or struc-
ture, or any part thereof, as herein prescribed.
. SECTION FOUR. Penalties for Violation:
Any person who shall fail to comply with the written order of the Building Com-
missioner within the time fixed for compliance therewith, or who shall violate any
of the provisions of this Ordinance or orders given pursuant thereto, or who shall
resist or obstruct the Building Commissioner or his agent in carrying out the pro-
visions of this Ordinance, shall be deemed a disorderly person, and a violation of
this Ordinance shall constitute disorderly conduct, and upon conviction thereof, a
violator shall be subject to a fine of not less than $25.00 or more than $100.00, or
to imprisonment of not less than five days or more than thirty days, or both. Fach
day that a violation continues shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense.
Effective upon publication
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
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Sept. 4, 1957
ELECTRICAL CODE AMNDNENT: Alderman Johnson reported that several committee meet-
ings had been held on a proposal by the electricians for an amendment to the elec-
trical code which involves eliminating the Underwriters' inspector as our deputy
to make electrical inspections in the city. After a meeting with the Underwriters
it was promised that they would hire a new inspector for this area who would live
in Ithaca which seemed to satisfy some but not all of the complaining electricians.
He informed the Council that he understood such an inspector had been hired and that
the Committee is waiting to see if this action will prove to be successful.
ORDINANCE - THROUGH TRUCK TRAFFIC: Mayor Ryan requested the Council to consider
the adoption of an ordinance which would prohibit through truck traffic from using
State Street and require such trucks to use Seneca and Green Streets in place
thereof.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's request be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee
for consideration. Carried.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY CON� ITTI;E ABOLTSHMFNT: Mayor Fyan recommended that the Council
take action to abolish the Traffic .Advisory Committee. He acpressed his opinion that
the Committee's summer recess has demonstrated that its work can be carried out
best directly by other city departments such as the Engineer's office of the Dept.
of Public Works, the Police Department, and the Common Council through its newly
active Traffic & Parking Committee.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's recommendation regarding the abolishment of the Traffic
Advisory Committee be referred to the Traffic & Parking and the Charter and Ordi-
nance Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
LOCAL LAW = STUDENT BUD?K 7S: Alderman Murphy reported that a Local Law regarding
workmen's compensation for student bunkers had been laid on the table at the last
meeting of the Council and he recommended its enactment at this time. Action T,ras
taken thereon as follows:
A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR 11OR1qSN'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE OF STUDENT
BUT IKERS IN THE VARIOUS FD11 STATIrIFS IF THE CITY OF ITHACA
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Gibson:
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF L 1, CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLO?alS:
Section 1. The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca is hereby
authorized to contract with student bunkers at the various fire stations so that
said bunkers will be covered by Workmen's Compensation pursuant to Section 3,
Subdivision 1, Group 19 and Section 50 of the Workmen's Compensation Law of the
State of New York and such Workmen Is Compensation coverage is hereby extended
to said student bunkers.
Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0 Carried.
Approved by me this /991 day of Sept. 1957 and designated Local Law No. 3 - 1957.
Mayor
FIRE DEPr;RTN]ENT Rr OUrST FOP ADDITIOMAL HOSE: Berman Stimson reported receipt of
a request for an additional appropriation of $8,470.00 to the Fire Dept. budget to
purchase additional quantities of new fire hose to bring its present stock up to
required standards and to equip the new truck for 4�4 Fire Co. He reported that this
expense was not anticipated in the department's current budget. He recommended its
study by the Finance Committee.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request of the Bd. of Fire Commissioners for an additional appro-
priation to purchase new fire hose be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report. Carried.
CAPITAL I1v1PROVE1,UT TS: Alderman Stimson advised that the Finance Committee will hold
a meeting next Wed. night to start its study of a report on Capital Improvements
presented by the Planning Bd. and filed with the Council in December 1956 for con-
sideration. He invited any and all members of the Council who find it possible to
be present and take part in the discussions at that time.
ADJOURNMENT: By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Wilkinson
RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned until Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1957 at 7:30 p.m.
Carried.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON C077CIL PROCEEDIVGS
AUDIT SHEET
September 4, 1957
Ithaca Journal 30.79
N.Y. Telephone Co. 60.93
Ithaca Office Equipment 70.92
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 104.60
Ithaca Printing Service 70.45
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 10.64
Adressograph-rultigraph Corp. 78.00
James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00
Edward W. King 120.00
Mack's Photo Copies 38.64
Dr. Geo. F. Brampton 11.00
Mary H. Darling 50.00
T.G. I"fillers 4.36
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 21.31
N.Y. Telephone Co. 107.68
Brockway Motor Tracks 35.15
B.F. Goodrich 136.20
Charles F. Llj_tton 4.50
Al Cross Pontiac 251.14
Henry R. Head 4.25
"Stallman Dist. Co. 28.23
Communications Eng. Service 64.00
William C. Simmers 45.10
Sgt. John L. Brown 57.50
Thomas M. Underhill 5.85
Audley F. Bloom 9.24
Hugh Samuel MacNeal 146.00
Tdorton Electric Co. 5.50
Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. 7.38
G.L.F. Service, Tnc. 1.90
Champion Knitwear 307.95
':`few York Telephone Co. 13.31
Henry R. Head 7.80
Layton Dawes 1'x.00
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 12.74
City Chamberlain 3.00
if rt 17.44
B. & H. Oil Co. 8.20
Judson ?q. Hill 20.86
Finr-er La1.Les Association 591.90
N. Y. S. Ccnfer?nce of P!gyors 500,00
Approved by Fin g.ceCmmittee:
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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. Sept. 189 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
.Aldermen •• Johnson, Murphy, Wilkinson, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly,
Osborn, Komaromi, Horn, Visnyei
Attorney - Clynes
Comm, of Pub. Wks. - ?Ph. Egan, F.W. Egan
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
City Engineer - Cass
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
PUBLIC HEARING ON AIRPORT LEASE: Mayor Ryan opened a public hearing duly advertised
for this time to hear anyone interested in a proposed agreement covering leasing of
the municipal airport on Taughannock Blvd.
Attorney T.K. Powers spoke on behalf of his client, Allen W. Hayes, and advised that
he had reviewed the proposal and that while he felt it is not precise enough in cer-
tain respects, .yet his client could live Trith it in the event he is the successful
bidder. He called attention to the fact that no standards are set for cutting the
grass or for snow removal, both of which are an obligation of the Operator under
Section 11. He stated that upon inspection the only heating facility appears to be
a space heater in the office part of the building while section 9 requires the
Operator to heat the hangar. He expressed his opinion that the short term of the
lease will very definitely limit the Operator. He concluded his remarks by stating
that his client realizes the questionable status of the airport due to the operation
of the Tompkins County airport, but that if he is the successful bidder, he will
attempt to demonstrate that there is a definite need of the municipal airport for
use by small planes,
Attorney Manley Thaler spoke on behalf of his client, 11r. H.N. Peters, and advised
that 13 of the 17 sections in the proposal are acceptable to his client. He filed
recommended amendments with the City Attorney to the remaining four sections as
f ollows:
Sec. 5 He recommended that the word exc usive be added in two places to give the
Operator exclusive right to rent aircraft etc. and the exclusive right to carry pas-
sengers etc. in order to prevent persons who rent storage space from doing business
with their planes. Under this section he contended that if the Bd. of Public Works
grants aircraft servicing and repair privileges to other agencies, then services
under (12) of lease not to be furnished by the Operator to said agencies.
Sec. 7_ Insert after the word condition - as when taken, reasonable wear and use
thereof excepted, and except damage due to flood - to be accepted and approved by
the City Engineer.
Sac, 8. That the Operator have authority that all ships consistently using the
airport carry reasonable amount of public liability and property damage insurance.
Sec. 11. Insert - Snow shall be removed from the runway at the Operator's discre-
tion and expense.
No other persons present wished to be heard on the subject and the Mayor declared
the public hearing closed.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the airport lease and the recommendations thereon be referred to a
joint committee comprised of the Finance Committee, the Public TJorks Relations Com-
mittee and the City Attorney for review, and
BE IT FUETHER RESOLVED, that this joint committee be empowered to forward this lease
and the committee's recommendations thereon to the Board of Public Works for approp-
riate action.
Alderman Nilkinson criticized the short term of the lease and stated that he felt
this was not in the best interest of the City economically.
Alderman Stimson urged the inclusion of an emergency clause rjhich Taould permit the
City to occupy the airport in the case of emergency or for national defense purposes.
Alderman Connolly recommended the insertion of "with the approval of the Common
Council" of cer the Twords "the Board of Public rr7orks" in Section 5.
Alderman Johnson urged expediting the matter for the benefit of prospective bidders.
The Mayor calledd for a roll call vote on the motion which resulted as folloTrs:
AYES: 5 - 1`;urphy, Stimson. Osborn, Komaromi, Horn
MAYS: 7 - Johnson, '4ilkin son , Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Connolly, Visnyei
Motion defeated.
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Sept. 18, 1957
Further discussion ensued and upon request, Attorney Clynes advised that, having
defeated the foregoing motion, the Council may either approve the lease as pro-
posed or approve it with recommendations to the Board of Public Works. He then -
reviewed the criticisms and suggestions offered by the attorneys for both pros-
pective bidders for information of the Council members, and expressed his opinion
that all of them are minor in nature and could be corrected by the Board of Public
14orks by amending the Airport Rules and Fegulations.
On direct question from Alderman Johnson, both attorneys agreed that their res-
pective clients would be prepared to bid on the lease as proposed but Attorney
Thaler stated that his client will not be prepared to bid as much for it unless
the term is made longer and that if he bids under its present terms some points
thereof will be subject to negotiation.
By Alderman Wilkinson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
T/MEREAS, the Common Council has held a public hearing on an agreement covering
the proposed lease of the municipal airport and afforded all persons interested
in this matter an opportunity to be heard thereon,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council approves the lease as presented
and orders it transmitted to the Board of Public Works for subsequent action and
advertisement for bids thereon.
AYr,S: 32
NAYS: 0 Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A.. Blean
City Clerk
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CUTT OF ITHACA N Y
Regular Meeting
7:30 p.m. October 2, 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, Murphy, 1'lilkins0n, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Porter,
Osborn, Komaromi, visnyei, 'Gentle
Attorney - Clynes
Chief of Police - Suers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MI'\1TUTES: Ydnutes of the last regular meeting and the adjourned regular meeting
held on Sept. 18th were duly approved.
SALARY INCREASE FOR FIREMEPT: The Clerk read a letter from the Paid Firemen's
Association requesting a $200.00 raise in basic pay over and above the $150.00
increment due for 1958 and that a 21 working day vacation be incorporated into
the work schedule for 1958 and thereafter.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
Resolved that the requests be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration
in the 1958 budget. Carried,
WAGE INCREASE D P t,T FpRDLOyF7S: The Clerk read a letter from the Machinists Union
requesting the following for DP W .,corkers:
1. Reduction of present 45 hour week schedule to 40 hours with no reduction
in pay.
2. Present hospitalization and surgical coverage with cost to be borne
by the city.
3. Improved vacation schedule.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration
along with Board recommendations thereon in the 1958 budget.
Carried.
FIR!' Pr'OTECTIO",I - S HILL. The Clerk read a letter from the South Hill Civic
fssociation endorsing the contents of Supervisor Hall's letter which was pi•e:onted
to the Board of Public 'forks on Sept 25th urging the construction of a neT,, fire
station at Hudson & Grandview Pvenue to service the South Hill section of the
City,
By Alderman l urphy: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Fire Relations Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
- CTION SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that an auction sale had been
held on October 1, 1957 at which time a small parcel of city owned land located
at the southwest corner of State & Giles Streets had been sold to 11r. Paul Lajza
for the total sum of $244.11 representing its appraised value of $225.00 and
advertising costs of $19.11.
RFTAI'u'I",TG TILL - SIX ' TLE CRFFK: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public works
had taken action on Sept. 30 requesting the Council to appropriate the sum of
$12,000.00 to finance the construction of a concrete retaining wall at the
S Aurora Street bridge over Six I-iile Creek and adjacent to the property located
at 143 S Auror,� Street.
^lderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had considered this matter
and felt there is a need of some investigation as to the city's liability in the
matter.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mu My _
RESOLVED, that the request for an appropriation of $121000.00 by the Board of
Public 14orks at its meeting on Sept. 30, 1957, to finance the construction of
a retaining wall to buttress the Bruno Longo property known as 143 S Aurora Street,
be referred to a meeting of the Finance Committee to be held at 7:30 p.m. on
Monday, October 14, 1957 for study and recommendation to this Common Council, even
in special session, if the Committee deems this necessary.
Carried.
TEMPORARY LOPNS _ WPT R DEPPRTMENT: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
'Torks had taken action on Sept. 30th. requesting the Common Council to authorize
temporary loans for the Tater & Seger Departments in the total amount of $20,000.00
for the balance of 1957 in anticipation of increased water rates.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy.
BE IT RESOLVED, this 2nd day of October, 1957, by the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York, as follocas:
SECTIO',T 1. That pursuant to the Local Finance Law of the State of 7ew York,
said City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins, State of New York, in anticipation of
monies to be received by the Water and Sewer Department from water and sever revenues
which will be received during the period October 1, 1957 to July 1, 1958 shall
issue and sell Revenue Anticipation Notes in the total amount of $20,000.00 to
mature on or before the 30th. day of June, 1958.
SECTION' 2. That the amount of the uncollected specific revenue aforesaid,
to Tait: monies to be received b;T the '`later and Sewer Department from *,cater and
sewer revenues which will be received during the period October 1, 1957 to
July 1, 1958 against which the said notes are authorized to be issued is of the
date hereof greater than the sum of $20,000.00 as now anticipated, and that
there are no other outstanding revenue anticipation notes issued in anticipation
of the receipt of such revenue.
SECTION 3. That except as herein specifically described, said notes shall
be of such date, terms, form, contents and place of payment, and at a rate of
interest of 3% per annum, consistent however, with the provisions of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York, and shall be executed in the name of said
City by the Mayor of said City of Ithaca and the seal of said City attached
thereto and attested by the Clerk thereof.
SECTIO'\T 4. The City Clerk of said City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to
sell such Revenue Enticipation Notes at private sale for not less than par and
accrued interest at a rate of 3J per annum and the City Clerk is authorized to
deliver such notes to the purchaser or purchasers upon payment of the purchase
price and accrued interest as above specified. The receipt of the City Clerk
shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser or purchasers, T,rho shall not be
obliged to see to the a,)plication of the purchase money.
SECTIO_T 5. The full faith and credit of said City of Ithaca, County of
Tompkins, State of '�IeTfr York, are hereby irrevocably pledged to the punctual
payment of the principal of and interest on said rotes.
SECTIC�?d 6. This resolution shall take e-pct immediately.
Alderman `lilkinson questioned the indicated need for an increase in water rates
and stated that when the budget for the 'later & Sewer Departments was presented
for 1957 there ttiTas no indication of a rate increase. He urged delay in
authorizing the loan until the matter has had further stud. He as 'Tell as
Alderman Stinson criticized the Board for not adhering to its budget or keex:irg
the Council informed thereon.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by 'Alderman Johnson
RESOLVED, that the resolution as presented in this matter be taLled until the next
meeting of the Council, either special or regular.
AYE 11
Nd,YS: 0 Carried.
AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Plderman 'Tilkinson
RESOUT?D, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved and ordered paid.
Carried.
CAPITAL BUDGETING: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
14hereas, the Planning Board transmitted to this Common Council on December 5 , 19x6
a rel,ort dated ,November 26, 1956, entitled, " Capital Irq)rovement Programming
for Ithaca" and whereas, this Common Council referred this report to the Finance
Committee for study and report, and *whereas, the Finance Committee unanimously,
recommends capital budgeting as a sound financial procedure.
Now therefore, be it resolved that the Planning Board be directed to prepare a
six-year projection and analysis of city finances, including estimates of future
revenues, expenditures, and availability of capital funds, and to recommend to
this Common Council by December 1, 1957, for acceptance or modification the
amount to be expended for capital improvements in 1958, and Be it Further Resolved,
that after action an this recommendation by this Common Council that the Planning
Board be directed:
1. to collect data on all projects proposed by city departments, and to
solicit similar data from other governmental units, including the Board of
Education and the Board of Supervisors.
2. to assign priority ratings to rroposed city projects, based upon
suggestions by city deiPartments and upon the analysis of each project in relation
to other proposals.
3. to list the projects in the order in -hich they would be built during
the six-year program.
4. to forward the six-year program and the program to be recommended for
COM "On1 COIT'ICIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
October 2, 19,7
Norton i'rin-ir_g Co 32.50
The I ihaca Journal loo. °9
New York Telephone Co. " . 94
A. C. Gibson Co, Inc.
11.58
Ci U. Chnro)erl=?.in 13.79 '.
Ithp.ca Service n4. -15
Net^T York State Electric Gas Corp. 11. �R
Carrie P. Slht cs n°nth
T. G. 1-jil?.er' s Sons Paper Co. 24.i8
James J. Cl.ynes Jr. 10,'''. 00
Gulf oil Corp. 1`1. 2
Lent' s Inc. 9°L5
H. C. Thorne 10. 22
Ger.)r`e ?3ra r� tc?n, Y. D. .5, 00
Kline' s Pharmacy 31, 'M
111,gry H. Darling 50.00
Ithaca Py 1nting Sery ic e 11. 50
Matthew 3ender & Co, Inc. 7. rC
Van Latta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 5C'.a,5
New Yorlt TelPpl,,one Co. 109.5-�
T. G. hiller- s Sons Paper Co. 18.08
W. A. Harvey Sporting Gongs 3 ie 71
Tr=3ffic House, Inc. 5• �5
The B. F. Goodrich Co. 1• 'S
Elmira Harley Davie gon 5a1Ps 23?- 19
Al Cross Pontiac 101.05
Quick-1 s Garage 8° 33
Andy "olrring 40.17
Tioga. Alzto Parts r.7.0
,Norton Electric Co. 2.0q
S. H. Reese 10 . 0
Cr�k-rrr' e A?xto Pa-rt.s !ta e nn
Co;_M L?nICat'-_cne Engineering Service Cc •o6
Cayufa of 1 Co. 15
Precision Tool & Gun 78.75
;1allace Steel & Supply 12.00
42
AudlPy F. :3100m /°C,9
Th.,r�a.s �F. 'Jnc?er1Li 1?_ �7
T. G. Idler, s Song PRner ro.
Zenith Mfg:. Chemica.? Co. 2. r,
T?�e D� ?1 P^rlsing Tteter On, 2. EO
G'fAe t 'F a. Auto P rtu 100, n0
Senior Citizens Cc>uncil, ?rlc.
Cit�1 �r ry j}e-1 a.iri
�. 7J
t ,� Telephone Co. �?.a5
Va.r, rlatt-e Off ic;e Equipment Co, Inc. °�0
Lutton' s .;,files Ecluir. Co. - °
Fiteadl s
De"" s Service Station ' 7e
Johnson VPrd
Jnhnso . ''
Richar a B,911: 07
T. G.. ii er` s Cons Pa;,er Co.
judeo.a ',• . Hi1 i- 11 2;5
Pv ul E. Ki-(--ion, Inc% 2F.i
PROCFFDI'1GS OF JOLTY rfiTTI'TG
OF
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
L3OPRT) OF FIRE COP4T 1IS^IO"IT?RS
PLA?I I','G BOARD
COMM COT)*ICIL
Joint Meeting 7:10 P.M. October 16, 1057
Present:
Mayor - Ryan \ /
Bd. of Pub. Wks. Fire Commissioners Planning Board Aldermen_ Y
Bradford Flynn Reps - V-Chairman Murphy
Decker Westerlund B.W. Taber Wilkinson
Miller Paul Taber Gibson
Wm. Egan Fire Chief - ` temp Murphy Connolly
F.W. Egan Egan Osborn
Reulein Reeder Visnyei.
Supt. Pub. Wks. - Laverty Thorne - Pl. Dir.
Engineer - Cass
Clerk - Bleep
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabrugh
Mayor Ryan announced that he had called this joint meeting to di.scnss fire station
locations. He noted that it is not intended to be a public hearing on this subject
and ruled that only members of the ofr'icial boards will be permit+,ed to spear on
the subject at this time. Others rresent were invited by the tiayor to remain for
the discussion.
He then reported that the Planning Board is currently studying the relocation of tt�
central fire headquarters as requested in a resolution adopted by the Common
Council on April 1, 1957 which he read. The Mayor stated that he had called this
joint meeting at the request of the Bd. of Fire Commissioners for the purpose of hear-
ing from the Planning Board and so that all of the official bodies concerned may
be better informed of the present status of this matter. He explained that in
the meantime since calling this joint session the Community Services & Facilities
Committee of the Planning Board had held a meeting on the subject with the Board
of Fire Commissioners and he called on Mr. John Reps,Vice-Chairman of the Planning \ /
Board to bring the group up to ante.
Mr. Reps reviewed action taken by the Planning Board to date on the subject which
included a staff report suggesting thirteen different sites narrowed down to four
sites all located on S. Cayuga Street. The Planning Board's delay in narrowing
it down to one specific site for recommendation has been due to the fact that
both of the associate planners have resigned, one of which was responsible 'or
the preparation of the staff report, and the further fact that the Board is
engaged in a complete planning map for down-town Ithaca which includes off-street
parking, location of fire stations etc. He expressed the opinion that oilcon-
cerned must first reach a complete agreement on a specific site ''efore any details
are considered. He then called on Mr. Murphy to report on the result of the
Committee meeting held with the Fire Commissioners recently.
/ 11(
COM 'ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
October 2, 1957
Norton Printing Co $ 32.50 '`
The Ithaca Journal 100.79
New York Telephone Co. 87.94
A. C. Gibson Co, Inc. 17.58
City Chamberlain 13.79 .
Ithaca Pi ntInE Service 204. 15
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 11.88
Carrie P. Shipos 6.no
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 24.18
James J. Clynes Jr. 100.00
Gulf Oil Corp. 312. 20
Lent' s Inc. 9.45
H. C. Thorne 16. 22
George Brampton, M. D. 5.00
Kline' s Pharmacy 31.50
Mary H. Darling 50.00
Ithaca Printing Service 11.50
Matthew Bender & Co, Inc. -7.50
Van Natta Office Equipment Co, Inc. 50.95
New York Telephone Co. 109. 53
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 18.08
W. A. Harvey Sporting Goods 33.71
Traffic House, Inc. 5.75
\ / The B. F. Goodrich Co. 1.25
Elmira Harley Davidson Sales 232.19
Al Crose Pontiac 101.05
Quick' s Garage 8.33
Andy Soyring 46.17
Tioga Auto Parts 5.10
Norton Electric Co. 2.09
S. H. Reese 10.50
Cramer' s Auto Parts 3.13
Com:runicationa Engineering Service Co 64.00
Ca.yuge. Oil Co. 15.06
Precision Tool & Gun 78.75
?,Wallace Steel & Supply 12.00
Audley F. Bloom 7.42
Thomas M. Underhill
T. G. Miller' e Sons Paper Co. 6.37
Zenith Mfg. & Chemical. Co. 25.00
The Dual Parking Meter Co. 2.00
/rioca Oet9e t Auto Parts 2.60
Senior Citizens Council, Inc. 100.00
City 01:ambe--lain 8.35
New nrk Telephone Co. 42.95 '
Van Natte Office Equipment Co, Inc. 3.50
Lutton' s .Cffice Equip. Co. 2.80
Head' s Camera Shop 11.35
Deeb' s Service Station 2.00
Johnson Boat yard 5.75
28.75
" ichard Baker 7
T. G. Miller' s Sons paper Co.
Judson b. Hill 28.26
Paul E. Trillion, Inc. 28.18
APP OV�ill i Y rimp Yi 0Ornml,'t'a
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Alderman Murphy, Chairman of the Community Facilities & Service Committee of the
Planning Board, stated that his committee met last week with the Fire Commissioners
and Fire Chief to discuss the four sites an So. Cayuga Street and to determine if
these or any new sites to be considered were preferred by the Commissioner s. He
reported that the Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief were of the unanimous opinion
that central fire station should be left where it now is, and that they objected
to the sites an S. Cayuga Street because of bpd traffic conditionsOnd a dangerous
intersection at Prospect & Aurora leaOing to most Points in the South 1IK1 area.
In the event relocation is mandatory the Fire Commissioners sug7ested a site at
the northwest corner of State & Geneva Streets or a site in the W. State Street
parking lot as alternates and preferOle to the S. Cayuga Street sites* He re-
ported that after considering both of these sites his Committee is of the opinion
tb9t the West State Strent lot is tvc most desirable of the two if relocation
becomes necessary.
Chieff Stamp favoredgithrlDf the State Stre -t locations over S. Cayuga Street
because of traffic conditions and because of more centralized
-ina alarms in the north
would avoid crossing all rain intersection in Pnsyex V be picked in
side of tcwm. He also pointed out that alternate routes could
case of emergency if operating from State Street which could not veil be done
leaving from S. CayuEa `street. He termed the intersection of Prospect & Aurora
Street as very bad for operating fire apperAtus throuVh, which would hove to be
t, case if lenving from S. Onyu7a Street.
Fire Commissioner Flynn enylasined the desire of the Fire Comnissionevs and Fire
Department to stay at its present jocptjo-n. There is no neces707 to move he
continued as it is by far tho moat lesireble location, we are very strc-71V opposo'!
to moving, and until a week or so P70 me, the Bd. of Fire Commissionars, were
nover even consulted :bOut "Oving-
Planning 3d. Co�r. Reejer reviewed Ve rassan for moving the stution as Vg
brought about by the need for the site to continue the city's long range plan
to convert the entire block in E. Senec< , from Aurora to Tiogs , Anto an off-
street parking lot and that th8 three Irojerties bought for this yor7ose on
the corner of Aurora and Seneca yorio very probpbI7 never have bean nansiderec-1
if it had not been plonneA to Fd ? the Fire Station and City Ball sKOs to it
eventually.
At this point in the proceed , rs Aj(lernien Wilkinson and Connolly entered the
room.
' r. Reps emphasized the fact that the Planning Board had taken no action to
recommend the relocation of the fire station but merely had comrKed ritb OR
Council's request b7 studyAng the best rossible sites for reloc=ation 4-r
necessary.
Alderman T,'urpby read excerpts from the FlnrrinF Board's staff study on site
studies for a Wev Central 'sire Station prepared in Februsr7 1057 by Assoc.
Planner Vitus, giving some repsans and Justification for the relocatUon of the
stet ion.
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Fire Comm,. Flynn pointed out that it is n known fact thnt the Fire Dr,rnrtment is
now having the ensiest time it has ever bed of lenving central hendeuarters to
rinswer nierms since `enecn Street has been made n one-way street. Ile proposed
that if the only reason for moving is to tear down the building for additional
space on which to build a rmmp type perking gnrnre then why not do this on the.
F. Green Street perking lot insteed.
Suet. Laverty advised that the l'. Gr.nsri `,trnet lot is too smell to develop this
type of n parkin; rnrege since the ramps wonld take up too much room.
Alderman Visnyei engm.ested cram eideret.ien he given to including n fire stetirn ^t
its present location in the first floor of a ramp Vrpa perking gerelre.
Aldermen Gibson inrruire1 the estinntnd cont of n new stntinn rt n no i.orntion.
Supt. Laverty erhrised that it is 111 o^,i.hlo to rlevelor cost estimates „ntll r
specific site hPS been nrre"d upen.
Fire Chief Stamp reportcrl two rough estimates he has receiver! of coFts of fire
station built in 1°5 in nearby eiti.en, one et ;210,000.0n nerd enother at
t242,O00.0^, both costs exclusive of sites. Ile exl'reesed the opinion thnt
neither of these ;'t:mrions would be large enough for IthFea's nerds.
After some further rliscuscirm anti an. the suggestion of Aldermen Osborn the
matter was left with the Plenning hoard to further consider the priority of
site locations end then develop cost eotimetes.
The meeting was then adjourned.
1 eorge A. Blenrt
City Clerk
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Alderman Murphy, Chairman of the Community Facilities & Service. Committee of the
Planning Board, stated that his committee met last week with the Fire Commissioners
and Fire Chief to discuss the four sites on So. Cayuga Street and to determine if
these or any new sites to be considered were preferred by the Commissioners. He
reported that the Fire Commissioners and Fire Chief were of the unanimous opinion
that central fire station should be left where it now is, end that they objected
to the sites on S. Cayuga Street because of bad traffic conditions,and a dangerous
intersection at Prospect & Aurora leading to most points in the South Hill area.
In the event relocation is mandatory the Fire Commissioners suggested a site at
the northwest corner of State & Geneva Streets or a site in the W. State Street
parking lot as alternates and preferable to the S. Cayuga Street sites, He re-
ported that after considering both of these sites his Committee is of the opinion
that the West State Street lot is the most desirable of the two if relocation
becomes necessary.
Chief Stamp favored:ithenf the State Street locations over S. Cayuga Street
because of traffic conditions and because of more centralized location which
would avoid crossing all main intersection in answering alarms in the north
side of town. He also pointed out that alternate routes could be picked in
case of emergency it operating from State Street which could not well. be done
leaving from S. Cayuga Street. He termed the intersection of Prospect & Aurora
Street as very bad for operating fire apparatus through, which would have to be
the case if leE,ving from S. Cayuga Street.
Fire Commissioner Flynn emiha,sized the desire of the Fire Commissioners and Fire
Department to stay at. its present location. There is no necessity to move he
continued as it is by far the most desirable location, we are very strongly opposed
to moving, and until a week or so ago we, the Bd. of Fire Commissioners, were
never even consulted about moving.
Planning i3d. Come. Reeder reviewed the reason for moving the station as being
brought about by the need for the site to continue the city's long range plan
to convert the entire block in E. Seneca, from Aurora to Tioga, into an off-
street parking lot and that the three properties bought for this purpose on
the corner of Aurora and Seneca would very probably never have been considered
if it had not been planned to add the Fire Station and City Hall sites to it
eventually.
At this point in the proceedings Aldermen Wilkinson and Connolly entered the
room.
Mr. Reps emphasized the fact that the Planning Board had taken no action to
recommend the relocation of the fire station but merely had complied with the
Council's request by studying the best possible sites for relocation if
necessary.
Alderman Murphy read excerpts from the Planning Board's staff study on site
studies for a New Central Fire Station prepared in February 1957 by Assoc.
Planner Titus, giving some reasons and justification for the relocation of the
station.
Fire Comn. Fiyno rointad out thnt It is P known No tbnt the Fire Dcrartment is
now hvvAnF the easinst time it hP8 -ver NO of leaving cantrtl hesig"PrUrs to
onswer Unrys since Spneca Street hns been rMe v one-wP7 strent. A proposed
that if the only mrson for rovinj is to tenr davn the b"Wing for additional
sVoce on which to MY P rnnV ty7p pprkinq qprrnp then why rot "o this "n thr�
7. (',rear 9trant parkinF lot Arst-rd.
Supt. Lavart7 advised thpt the ',. ',Treen Stro-t lot is too smell to Oeveloi Wis
VTe of P vorkina narppe since the rprys wo"Id tpkn up too much rnoT.
-'Idernan. Vi=,nywi surnested con AOrption be given to McMinn a fire station A
its 3re7ent locotion An thn first floor of n rp-mi, T-,nrkini7,
Allorman Vbs, ln ,uire,? tie nstirat& cost of P nev nt- ti rt "' r r"
--lirised thpt it in tnnr-Jhlp to develnr cost eatlm-tsy crtil P
Furt. Lavprt,. n,
wrecific site hes bean s7reM uVen.
Ara Chief as am, reportal two rough estimates he bar received of PoFts A fire
station built in 1156 In nenrby cities, one at 010,00A.", Fit
242,00.0% both costs exclusive of sites. He exImeased the opinion that
nolther of theus Aahions would be Urnm ennueh for TWen's nn s.
nNer some further discusuirm on! mi the ongrestion of Aidermoi Osb orn the
Potter wrs left vith the Plpnninn Board to further consirler Vhr, r,r-J,n-ittr r,,f
A t r
— - loc,-ti -ns rnd thRn dovelor cost estirptes.
"me meeting VV: then adjnurnne.
leorre A. Blom-,
City Cirri-
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at this point in the proceedin .
P11derman Gibson enterer! the room moti gson Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDIIdARICF
_jvE-,lTS: Alderman Komarorni presented t-,jo traffic Ordinance
amendments which were acted upon as follows:
By "lderman Konaromi: seconded by Pldernan Stinson
of the Traffic Ordinance, Imnedi��te
PESOLVED, that Section 37, Article 111, said section in its entirety from
Report of Accidents, be amended by deleting
the Traffic Ordinance.
Effective upon publication.
Ayes: 12 Carried and approved.
?gays: 0
By Alderman KoTnaroni: seconded by Alderman Gee Ithaca be amended by addirir
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Ordinance of the City Of
to Article III a new Section 37, T,°Thich will read as follows:
Section 37• Plotor Vehicle Reports. Every person desiring to obtain
photostatic copies of any motor vehicle retort forwarded to the Police
Department from the York in
liotor Vehicle Bureau of the State of '7el'J I
upon the payment of '"11.25 per page
T,
accordance i--Yith State Law may obtain same P
to the City of Ithaca at the Police Department.
Effective upon publication.
12 Carried and a-,-)prcved.
VPYS: 0
PQSTPONFD_1ff,','r,TI11G: Alderman Stinson recommended postronement of the next
regular meeting for one week.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
TU-50LVED, that the next regular meeting of this Common Council be posti-'Oned
until 71-Tednesday, lovernber 13, IQ57 at 7:30 P-M- Carried.
TQf,FrIC COT)I"FTC,fTIC",,T: Alderman 'Tilkinson exhibited a copy of the
-traffic Ordinance which was adopted in 10,50 and celed attention to the -numerous,
amendments made thereto to date. He suggested that it be recodified to include
all of the amendments from 1950 to date.
On motion the meeting ims adjourned.
Geo A. Blean
City Clerk
C0;`._i.0 1 C0U"C IL PROCERD?':C ^
ITY OF ITHAC , ". _'.
Special ": 00 p.m.
October 2? , 1(�a57
PP- S F,'
T"�a yor - Ryan
ldermen - Johnson , i�urphy, '>1ilkinson , Stimson , Harrison , Tee, Conroll,T, Osborn ,
Komaromi, Gentle, Horn.
Attorney - Clynes
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been called for the follow-
ing purposes:
a. To consider request of Board of Public 'rlorks for a:r_ appropriation of $12,000.
to finance construction of a retaining wall adjacent to the Longo property
at 149 S. Aurora Street,
b. To act on a request from Tompkins County to use a city postage meter machine
located in t`-e Chamberlain's office.
lie reported that another matter of minor imrortan.ce had been presented since
calling the meeting and su.g�Tested that with unanimous a-orrove..l it could be
acted upon at this time. He then called upon Alderman Stimson.
A`TITA CIASCHI ESTATE CLAI alderman Stimson reported that a claim in the
amount of $16.00 had been presented by the Anita Ciaschi Estate requesting
reimbursement for a City of Ithaca payroll check dated in 1939 of like amount
which had been cashed by the late �Inita Ciaschi but never ,Drer_-,ented to the
bank for pa77nent. He explained that the payroll account or_ Tallich the check
was drawn had been closed out several years ago. It was una_--iimously agreed
by those present that it would be groper to take action o1 this matter at thi;_>
time.
uy Alderman Stimson: seconded b,r Ilderman i`iurt by
RESCLTM'D, that the claim in the amount of ' 16.00 submitted by the Anita Ciaschi
Estate be and hereby is a?,provec. for rayment; and that the City Clerk be and
hereb;- is authorized to pay said claim from the General Fund in the amount of
16.00.
Carried.
TOMPKIVS COUNTY RTC�LMST FOR USE OF POSTAGE IF,77,R P ACHIJE: Alderman Stimsor
reported that Tompkins County had re(,uested permission to use the City's
postage meter machine located in the Char',erlain 's office for --°fixing postage
to envelopes for toTan and county tax bills and he recommended that it be granted.
By `.lderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Tilkinson
ICSODT,,D, that the Council hereb7r grants -ermission to the Count) of Tompkins
to utilize the postage rn(-,�tering machine in the office of the City Chamberlain ,
once s year, for affixing 1)ostage to envelopes for town and county tax bills,
upon tendering in advance payment for the r.�ostage by the County to the Citir
C'lam'Derlain, if the County Board of Supervisors at,nroves this arrangement.
T-otion Carried.
RET!1 'I TG 'TALL - SIX i_ILE CREEK:: Alderman Stimson reviewed action taken by
the Council on Oct. 2, 1057 referring to the Finance Committee the request of
the Board of Public "Torks for an aprropriation of $12,000.00 to finance the
construction of a concrete retaining wall at the S. Aurora Street bridge
over Six Iiile Creek and adjacent to the property located at 143 S. Purore St.
Alderman Johnson entered the room at this point in the proceedings, Pin^. Stimson
reported that a special Committee comprised of the City Superintendent, City
Engineer and City "ttornev had been appointed to consider the Darticipation
in the construction costs of this project. He then read a letter from this
special committee on the subject which concluded that deli- in the construction
of the iDroposed wall could result only in an increaFed cost thereof. `e also
read a letter by the ^ity Superintendent to Yr. Earle Towlson, .'acting District "'rgr.
for '?. Y. S. Dept. of Public 'lorl<s, requesting the State to bear one-half of
this cost. He reported that the Finance Committee had studied all available
information on the subject and -presented a resolution whi.cl, -<<s acted upon
as follows:
gy "lderman Stimson: seconded b,.r 'lderman Osborn
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'THET :PS , the Board of Public Works has asked for authorization to
construct a retaining wall in Six-Nile Creek immediately East of the
southern end of the new South Aurora Street bridge and for an apropriation
of $12,000.00 for this construction ,
W1ITREAS, the Special Committee concerned with matters related to the
retaining wall along Six-Mile Creek recommends the immediate construction of
said wall,
WH'RrPS, this said Special Committee has cited climatic and legal reasons why
delay will lead to increased costs of this wall, and
WHEREAS, this Special Committee reports that the question of responsibility
will not be prejudiced by this action and can be determined at a later date
when full facts are available,
MOLT, TT-P^P'ORE, BE IT RT?SOLVf;D, that this Common Council authorizes the
Board of Public Works to construct immediately this aforesaid wall, and
BE IT FURTHPL' FT:SOLVED, that this Common Council hereby appropriates
$6,000.00 from the arterial Highway Reserve Fund to the appropriate construction
and improvement account in the General Fund to be used only for materials and
machinery rental for said construction; and that any unexpended balance shall
remain in the Arterial Highway Reserve Fund, and
BE IT FURTHER -- SOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to
recommend those accounts in its labor budgets from Which to transfer the
(.) additional `':6,000.00 to finance the labor costs of said construction.
AYES: 11
MAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried.
•i
0n motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo A Bleap
City Clerk
E9 8
COMM COU'TCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA , N.Y.
Postponed regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Nov. lid► 1957
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson , Murphy, uilkinson , Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson , Connolly,
Osborn, Komaromi, 4isnyei, Gentle, Horn.
Aldermen-elect - Alo, Baldini
Attorney - Clynes
Chamberlain - Yaps. Shaw
Chief of Police - Sippers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Mayor Ryan introduced and welcomed Frank S. Alo as Alderman-elect for the 6th.
ward and Ralph P. Baldini as alderman-elect for the second ward.
NINMS: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held
on Oct. 23rd. were duly approved.
F B A RFO E^T FOB pIFOR; The Clerk read a letter from the Police Beneweolent
Association requesting the City to furnish clothing for members of the Police
Department to include 1 pair of trousers, 1 hat, and five shirts every year,
one blouse every three years, and one overcoat every five years. A request
for an adjustment in the salary scale of 3.8to meet the rising cost of living,
was included in the letter.
By Alderman Koearesi: seconded by Alderman Stimson
'SOLVBD, that the requests of the P B A be referred to the Police Relations
abd Finance Committees for consideration and report.
Carried.
C01 E;PATIOu PLAN - fug WI's The Clerk read a letter from the yoard of
V Fire Commissioners requesting that the present Compensation Plan es it relates
to the Fire Department be amended to read as follows:
OIJ IWM MA }1 A\1'JU4 I1CREMENT
Fire Chief $6,800. $7,600. -4200.00
Asst. Fire Chief 6,000. 6,600. 150.00
Supt. of Fire Alarms 5,400. 6,000. 150.00
Fire Lieutenant 5,200. 5,800. 150.00
Fireman 4,400. 5,000. 150.00
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Aldermen Stimson
pirsamp, that the request be referred to the Finance and Fire Relation.
Committees for consideration. Carried.
AU51/ IALAP ' aT oa: The Clerk read a letter from J. Edward Dixon, City
Assessor, recommending that the recently annexed Elmira-Spencer Reed area be
appraised by the Roy iJenslick Co. St. Louis, 1;o., at a cost of $1,700.00 and
requesting an appropriation of this amount for such purpose.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Roy Wenslick Company appraised the entire
city in 1954 and the Doane Agricultural Service Inc. , Ames, Iowa, appraised
all properties in the County in 1956 both of which used different standards
which resulted in a 2.6 difference in some fifty properties which were spat
checked throughout the city. Upon study of the matter he advised that the
Finance Committee feels that it is quite necessrry that the appraisal of
the annexed area be done by the Wenslick Cosipeny on the same basis as the
remainder of the City- was done in 1954.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
'ihereas, the Board of Assessors have requested authorization to contract with
Rod 9enslick & Co. , St. Louis, Missouri for the sten of $1700 to complete an 1 .-
appraisal of the Spencer Roed-Elmira Road area, which is to be annexed to the
City of Ithaca on January._1,1956, and Whereas, this appraisal will place all
properties in the city on a comparable basis at value, using the year 1954,
he a standard, and Whereas, the Hoard of Equalization of the State of New York
requires uniformity of eprrsisal strnde►rde as a basis for assessments, and
'°!bsrees, this Common Council aprroves that an impartial agency, familiar with
the 1954 standards should conduct this appraisal, Therefore, Be it Resolved
that the Board of Assessors shall contract with the Roy Wenslick & Co. for
the appraisal of said area for $1700, the contract to be approved by the City
Attorney, And be it further resolved that this Common Council shall appropriate
and hereby does appropriate $1700 from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations,
budget item Mo. 111, AssIssor's office, to pay for this appraisal.
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,qT'-'S the Board of Public `Torks has asked for authorization to
construct a retaining wall 1h nuroralStreetkbridge1andlfor an ap,:ropriation
southern end of t?^e ne-,,? Sout_.
of ;:12,000.00 for this construction ,
? T7,ME 4S , the Special Committee concerned with matters related to the
retaining ?.,Tall along Six-Vile Creek recommends the imme Bate construction of
said Nall,
l Committee has cited climatic and legal reasons why
this said Specia
Bela-r Will lead. to increased costs of this wall, and
��REAS , this Special Committee reports that tY,e question of responsibility
will not be i)re judiced bir this action and can be determined at e later date
-hen full facts are available,
r0;,i, Tr .P OPF , BF IT RTSOLVrD, that this Comrncsr Council all°Yands the
Board of Fublic 'forks to construct immediatel-T this aforesaid ,
T TmNrT' ^,SOL�TED, that this Common Council hereby appropriates
BE L rtJ�._�
$6,000.00 from the ^rterial �Tighway Reserve Fund to the appropriate construction
o a_-id improvement account in the Gene al Fund t thatean re�:nexlended balancelshaldl
machinery rental for said co .
remain in the �,rteri^1 Highway Reserve Fund, and
=1 BE IT ^T;RTHER ' ,SOLUFT), that the Board of Public Corks be reouested to
�. unts in its labor bt�d .ets from
7-7hich to transfer the
recommend those acco
-� additional ' 6,000.00 to finance the labor costs of 9,- id construction.
hYFS: 11 'nrp-imousl7r Carried.
14 AYS: 0
11n motion the meeting was adjourned.
Ceo A Blean
City Clerk
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COF+:%? COUICIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Postponed regular meeting 7:30 P.m. Nov. 1A 1957
PRESEn1T:
Mayer - Ryan
r',ldermen - Johnson , i4urphy, Wilkinson , Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson , Connolly,
Osborn, Komlaromi, 4isnyei, Gentle, Horn.
Aldermen-elect - Alo, Baldini
Attorney - Clynes
Chamberlain - Va-s. Shaw
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Mayor Ryan introduced and welcomed Frank S. ;lo as Alderman-elect for the 6th.
ward and :Ralph P. Baldini as alderman-elect for the second ward.
LUZ : Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held
on Oct. 23rd. were duly approved.
$ 3 A AEc ^T FOR U',TIES: The Clerk read a letter from the Police Beneweolent
Association requesting the City to furnish clothing for members of the Police
Department to include 1 pair of trousers, 1 hat, and five shirts every year,
one blouse every three years, and one overcoat every five years. A request
for an adjustment in the salary scale of 3.8to meet the rising cost of living,
was included in the letter.
By Alderman Umarand: seconded by Alderman Stinson
RESOLM, that the requests of the P B A be referred to the Police Relations
marl Finance Comittees for conaideration and report.
Carried.
COMPr'Umu PIJU_- F'�..,, ,�: The Clerk read a letter from the 3oard of
V Fire Comrtimdoners requesting that the present Compensation Plen es it relates
to the Fire Department be amended to read as follows:
Fire Chief $6,800. $7,600. y-2O0.00
Asst. ''ire Chief 6,000. 6,600. 150.00
Supt. of Fire Alarms 5,400. 6,000. 154.00
Fire Lieutenant 5,200. 5,800. 1$0.00
Fireman 4,Lme 5,000. 150.00
By Alderman rawphy: seconded by Alderman Stimson
RESOMMI , that the request be referred to the Finance and Fire Relatioti
Committees for consideration. Carried.
Ar.U'}ii,1g iQ .j.PPR= ATt. : The Clerk read a letter from J. Ld:mrd Di,xon, City
Assessor, reaaaaatIng that the recently annexed E Rftd area be
appraised by the Roy `densUek Co. St. Louis, 7;0., at a cost of $1,?00.00 and
requesting an appropriation of this amiount far such purpose. .-
Alderman Stimson reported that the Roy Wenslick Company appraised the entire
city in 195+ and the Doane Agricultural Service Inc. , Ames, Iowa, appraised
all properties in the County in 1956 both of which used different standards
which resulted in a 2.6 difference in awns fifty properties which were spot
checked througlseut the city. Upon stWy of the ratter he advised that the
Finance Committee feels that it is quite necessrry that the appraisal of
the annexed area be done by the 14 nslick Compny on the same basis as the
raminder of the City 1,ms done in 1954.
By Alderman Stinson: seconded by, Alderman Johnson
'whereas, the Board of Assessors have requested authorization to contract with
Ray "lenaliek & Co. , 3t. Loads, Missouri for the svim of $1700 to complete an
appraisal of the Spencer Rood-Elmira Road area, which is to be annexed to the
City of Ithaca an Januar:f-J 1956, and 'ibereos, this appraisal will place all
Properties in the city on a comparable basis at vakie, using the year 1954,
to a standard, and 'Awrers, the Awrd of Fop alization of the State of W*w York
requires uniterwlty of appraisal standsrds as a bawls for assessmmts, and
'*Wrees, this Comoaan Council apiveres that an impartial agency, familiar with
the 1954 sterAords should conduct this appraisal, Therefore. Be it Resolved
that the Board of Assessors shall contract with the Roy 9 nslick & Co. for
the appraisal of said area for $1700, the contract to be approved by the City
Attorney, And be it further resolved that this Common Council shall appropriate
and hereby does appropriate $1740 from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations,
budget item 40. 111, AssOssorts office, to pay for this appraisal.
BUREAU OF ELECTRICITY
85 JOHN STREET
NEW YORK 38, N. Y.
E. C. NivEx
Executive Vice-President
X,-IxS,i"MK
State Superintendent
C. E. Senn
cx"awdMOat November 21st, 1957-
Booth c Johnson
Attorneys at Law
:3avings Bank Builain
Ithaca, hTew York.
Att : i•ir. -i`-enn.eth C. Jo'nnson, Jr.
Cha i rman
Charter and Ordinance Committee
Gentlemen:-
Thank you for your letter of November ELth, explaining;
the position the T,lavor and Council of the City of Ithaca have
taken relative to the deputizing of our Inspector in the Ithaca
area.
T assl.,.re you we will do ever„vthinT possible to satisf�r
the demands of of your Citv pertaininM to electrical inspections,
rye will cooperate with the 3uildinr Commissioner to the
fullest extend in sendin 7 copies of defective notices and
certificates issued for record.
°Ih.i le deputizin,M our insr.ector is on a temporary basis
until December 31st, T am -u.ite sure satisfactory results
will justify the continuance of the recently initiated program.
Ver,7 truly ,yo?.zrs,
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HOME OFFICE: 85 JOHN STREET, NEW YORK 38, N. Y.
E. C. NrvER
Executive Vice-President Reply to:
C. E. SCHAAD 258 GENESEE STREET
State Superintendent UTICA 2, N. Y.
L. R. BARRY
Executive Assistant
June 27, 1957
Mr. Kenneth C. Johnson Jr. ,Chairman
Charter and Ordinance Committee
1 Savings Bank Building
Ithaca, New York
Dear Mr. Johnson,
I want to extend my appreciation and
thanks for the very friendly reception upon my initial
visit to you office on June 12th.
It was your sincerety, and open mind
attitude, on the matter of electrical inspections in
the City of Ithaca, that brought to-gether the groups
essentially interested,
I believe that after the meeting all
present had a better understanding of the electrical
inspection service of the New York Board of Fire
Underwriters.
Again, thanks for all the courtesies
extended to me, and the other members of the New York
Board present at the meeting.
I would appreciate being informed on
the progress of the revision in the electrical ordinance,
I assure you if the inspectors of the
New York Board of Fire Underwriters are Deputized as the
city inspectors, they will render very efficient service,
which will satisfy all concerned in Ithaca, and bring about
a safe standard of electrical installation' s in the City
Please advise if I can be of further
assistance.
Sincerely y urs,
—
tk7o R. Barry
Executive Ass stant
U74t Xrw Fork uarb of Fire lrtdrrwrt#rrs
BUREAU OF ELECTRICITY
85 JOHN STREET
NEW YORK 38, N. Y.
E. C. NrvEa
Executive Vice-President
3 saat�c e E. Schaad
Z1 F. L. Mattfeld
Assistant to Superintendent
June 20th, 1957.
Alderman Kenneth C. Johnson, Jr.
Savings Bank Building,
City of Ithaca,
Ithaca, New York.
Dear Sir:-
I again wish to thank you for the courtesies extended to
Messrs. Barry, Casterline and myself while in your City on Monday
and Tuesday, June 17th and 18th.
As requested, I am enclosing for your review, copies of
the Fire Prevention Codes issued by the National Board of Fire
Underwriters, together with various other inspection blanks which
may be of interest to you. I am also, under separate cover,
sending similar information to your Building Commissioner,
Mr. .Lockwood.
While in our Syracuse Office Wednesday, I reviewed records
indicating our district Inspector has been making electrical re-
inspections in the City of Ithaca. However, our office records
indicate to date the City of Ithaca has not availed themselves
of our service relative to this particular type of inspection.
I am confident, if you deputize the Electrical Bureau of
the New York Board of Fire Underwriters, to make electrical
inspections for the City of Ithaca we will be able to render an
efficient service to your City at a considerable saving of cost
to the taxpayer.
Very truly yours,
Carlton E. Schaad
CES:av State Superintendent
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AYES: 12
JAYS: 0
PAS-ED: 1 - TJisnyei !,,otion Carried,
ELECTRICAL I,JSFECTOF: The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Audley Lloom
tendering his resignation as Electrical Inspector, effective Oct. 4, 1957-
He then read a letter from The Examin g R)AiDof Electricians idvisinng that
the J.Y. Board of Fire Insurance Rating -Organization had appointed Arthur Gilcott,
1136 Dryden Road, as a new inspector for this area and that he will perform the
duties of electrical inspector for the city and at no expense. His appointment
was recommended far the balance of this year. Pursuant to section 6101 of the
Building Code the Mayor appointed Mr. Gilcott as electrical Inspector for the
term ending Dec, 31, 1957.
t1derman Jo"Inson expressed his belief that this appointment will solve some of
the problems of the Electrical contractors since the Underwriters' new inspector
lives nearby the City and will take care of not only original installations but
will also inspect any electrical wort: that is requested by- the Building Commissioner.
He stated tra_ cd attempt to get a letter from the Underwriters covering this
arrangement.
CItTIL SERVICE COT "ISSIO J S?CRETAR Y: The Clerk read a letter from the Civil
'Service Commission announcing the resignation of Raymond C. Milks as secretary
of the Commission, effective October 31 1 7 and its
Warren Ross as his successor to the Position of Secretary pof the rCivilJService;'.
� Commission, effective 'Jov. 1, 1957 at the annual salary of $1,200.00.
ROUTE ;" 1i FELOCATIO°!: The Clerk read a letter from the Bryant Park Civic Associatior
commending the Mayor and Common Council for efforts in obtaining the relocgtion
of route =13 within the city and requesting that the City continue to urge top
priority for this rroject on the State's highway construction program for 1�58.
FINGER LAKES .A.S.SOCIATION AGREF EINTT: The Clerk presented the usual annual agree-
ment in the amount of X591.90 between the City and Finger Lakes Association for
publicity services for the year 1958.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by alderman Murphy
RESOLVD, that the contract be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
� - report.
Carried.
' ADDITIMT!!L �.
T!?UP -r
OPRIAT�O .. The Clerk reported receipt of a bill from Ithaca
Journal in the amount of x;599.76 for publication of a list of tax exempt
property as required by the State Tax Law. He explained that this was the _first
time that it had been published in such detail and the cost was not anticipated
in the current budget. He requested an additional appropriation for this purpose.
Bit Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman by
^Thereas, this Common Council by resolution o.Feb. 6, 1957, directed the
fontrarding of the itemized list of tax-exempt property in the City of Ithaca
to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, and ?:hereas, this Common Council
requested that said Clerk publish this list in the official newspaper of the
City of Ithaca as provided by the Laws of the State of New York, and
'.'hereas, the Laws of the State of New York determine that the cost of said
publication is a proper charge against the City, and
Whereas, the cost of this publication is approximatily $600.
Therefore, be it resolved that this Common Council shall appropriate and
hereby does appropriate $600.00 from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations,
Budget item ;7-101, Common Council, against which the said cost shall be charged
when properly audited and ordered paid.
AYES _ 10
1J.AY S _ 3 Johnson, Wilkinson, Harrison
Carried.
ARTERIAL HIr.M,TAY _ ROUTE 1, 96: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
!forks had taken action requesting the Council to approve the connection between
route =96 and the Meadow Street arterial as shown on pages 86 and 87 of the
Ithaca Urban Area report and request the State Dept. of Public 'Torks to schedule
this element of the urban plan as the next item for construction following those
already approved.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
RESOLVED, that, pursuant to a recommendation of the Board of Public '�Torks, the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, 'T.Y. hereby approved the connection
between route 96 and the meadow Street arterial, as shoran on rages 86 and 87
of the Ithaca Urban Prea report, as the next item for construction in the
arterial plan for Ithaca in the , ollowing order of approval:
1. Tuning - ork
2. Seneca and Green Streets
3. 1°ieadow Street, Route ".13
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t' A"M DTI; IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that`"tke�-fommon Council does
tie. eby,r, pest the
T.Y.State Department of Public Torks'to schedule this element .urban
area arterial plan for Ithaca as the neat item for construction in aceox'dance
with the foregoing schedules
ACES: 13
VzYS' 0 Unanimously Carried.
ADDITIO"l:L APPROPRI1TTO',,: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'Yorks
14zadregiiestod the Council to make an additional appropriation for the purchase
,-,,of 63 Par4,ngrneter instruction plates for the T-T. State Street parking lot, .,_.
and to pekidt all day parking in 21 locations in the southern portion thereof
in accordance with Board action of Oct. 9, 1957.
::By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
`,,IEREAS , there has heretofore been set un pursuant to Section 6c of the General
Municipal La'V a capital reserve fund for off-street parkin. designated as
Capital Reserve Fund %'-�7, and
"JH'RPAS, the Board of Public 'Forks, on ATov, 13, 1957, requested that an ap-propriation
of `>80.CO be made for the purchase of 63 parking meter instruction plates for
the `-est State Street parking lot to implement a new proposed parking arrangement,
a specifice_item of expense which may be financed from said reserve fund,
,TO?,1T THEEREFOR,L BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure oi' the sum of 180.00 from
Capital xeserve Fund ;''L7 for the purchase of said parking meter instruction
plates be and hereby is authorized: and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized
and directed to transfer the sum of ` 80,00 from said Capital Reserve Fund
to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth.
1-YES: 13
I,AYES: 0 Carried and approved.
ALL D 1Y PARKING - W. STATE STRF_F,T PARKI+TG LOT: The matter of r ermitting all
day parking in the >T. State Street parking lot as recommended by the Board was
referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for consideration,
FEDPRAL GFrTT _ SET-TER CO'\TSTRUCTI,0'd PROGRAM: The Clerk reported that the Board
V of Public ',Torks had unanimously approved new *.,rater and sewer rates, to become
effective Jan. 1, 1958, and that the new rates are necessary to help finance
a 1;000,000.00 sewer modernization program over the next ten .years. The Board
regidested a meeting with the Common Council or its appropriate committee to
discum�sjthe possibility of receiving a ;250,000.00 federal grant for this purpose
-and tf*ffUture financing of the program.
By A144-r n' Stinson: seconded by I lderman Murphy
>GL�'F ?k`Ythat the Council empower its Finance Committee to meet with the Board
as re 6ted and report its finding to the Council.
Plderman Connolly charged that a report by the City's consulting engineer, which
he claimed T,ra.s dated May 26, 1957, on new rates had never been made available
to members of the Council. Alderman Stimson advised that the report had been
made available to him by the Supt. of Public `Yorks and that he had read it as
he believe- .other members of the Council had done. He pointed out that the
meetnq,rgquested is to study future financing not the new rates since the Board
has the.,�'potwer to set the rates. "lderman Connolly insisted that he had never
seen t4e,,report until three ,reeks ago when it was made available to him.
He mov.ed".that copies of the report be made available to each member of the
Council but his motion did not receive a second.,
Ch direct inquiry by Alderman Wilkinson , Attorney Clynes advised that there
is a,.,report on the new rates and it is available,
otion Carried.
AEI " By f lderman Stinson: seconded by alderman P`urphy
RFSOL D , THAT the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment. Carried.;
'DRDINANCE - THRGUGii TRUCH TRAFFIC: Alderman Johnson -reported that an ordinance
to prohibit through truck traffic from using State Street as requested by the
Mayor on Sept. 4th, is being considered and that a proposal will be ready for
the next meeting.
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RTDS - POLICT; PRO1.rL Cnh: Aderman Komaromi reported that bids had been received
by the Police Relations Committee on the purchase of a new prowl car necessary
to give better service in the city especially with the Elmira-Spencer Road area
becoming a part of the City effective Jan. 1,1958. Action was taken thereon
as follows:
By Alderman Komaromi: seconded by Alderman Stimson and Gee
.iHERET`S , bids on a automobile to be used.as a police patrol car, which were
received by the Police Committee of the Common Council on November 13, 1957 have
been reviewed by the Police Relations Committee of the Council.
x�.
PTUD 'THERFnS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted ' ..
by ?T.T. Pritchard for one 1R58 Plymouth Plaza 2-door, sedan, in the total =
amount of $1884.00 be accepted.
ICT-T 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 1958 Plymouth Plaza 2-d%& sedan be and hereby is awarded to 'j.T. Pritchard
in the net amount of $1884.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as
submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1957 Police Department
budget, account 4130. Carried.
FIRE PR-\TTIO,,\T CODE: Plderman Murphy read a letter from the Bd. of Fire
commissioners requesting adoption of a Fire Prevention Code for the City.
By Alderman 1,1urphy: seconded by Alderman Gibson.
RESOLVPM, that the request be referred to the Fire Relations and Charter and
Ordinance Committees for study and report. Carried.
ITHP.C� RCILTT YS 1% UTILITY TAX: Alderman Stimson recommended that the request
of Ithaca Railways presented March 6th. for relief from the 1% utility tax be v
referred to the Finance Committee since no report thereon has been received
from the special committee appointed to consider this matter:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman 'Jilkinson
RESOLITED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and
report thereon at the next meeting. Carried.
CORNTELL U�TIWQSITY T^.X 1,7,XE1T'T PROPERTY: h.lderman Komaromi inquired if the special
Committee appointed June 5th. to discuss the taxable status of certain properties
owned by Cornell University had taken any action thereon. i-;ayor Ryan advised
that this Committee expects to become active in the near future.
LITTER C,51IFAT(IM: Alderman Wilkinson called attention to the national anti-
litter campaign being sponsored by Keep America Beautiful, Inc. and work
thereon at a locpl level by groups from the P T P and the Garden Club of
Ithaca. He noted that the city lacks any ordinance or other measure relating
to this matter and presented materials and information on the subject to be
made available to the Board of Public Works Relations Committee of the Council
for reference.
BUDGET - 1958: Alderman Stimson reported that tentative budgets for 1958 are
now being received by the Finance Committee and advised that the gross budget
in its tentative form is expected to be from $275,000. to '300,000.00 in excess
of the 1957 budget. He predicted that the Finance Committee will be called upon
to do a vast amount of work and study thereon in the weeks ahead in order to
be able to present a tentative budget for adoption in December.
He urged that members of the entire Council attend as many of the Committee
meetings on the budget as possible.
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Geo P Blean
City Clerk
C01, 1 O'`i COUINCIL PROGEEM111GS
CITY OF ITHAC A, I*Y.
Regular i�eetjng 7:10 P.M. December 4, 1957
PRESL','T:
riayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Johnson, i:urphy, 11kinson , Stimson , F?arrison , Gee, Gibson , Connolly,
Porter, Osborn, Komaromi, Visnyei, Gentle, Horn.
°ldermen - elect - Stallman, Baldini
?ttorney - C1,•nes
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsa.baugh
1,1j2yor Ryan introduced and ielcomed alderman-elect Stallman to VAe meeting.
i'lI'MTFS: Finutes of the preceding meeting ,,rere du1-r arrroved.
SALARY IM"CREA-2 - PLUMBING 11SPECTOR: The Clerk read a letter from the Lxamin-
ing Board of Plumbers recommending that the salary of the Plumbing Inspector
be increased to equal the *.rages being paid a union plumber.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman `�Tilkin son
R; �OLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Finance Coiwnittee of the
Council and the Water & Sewer Com,ittee of the Bd. of Public 'Torks for stud'%
and rer_ort. Carried.
CITY RECORDS: The Clerk read a letter from Frederick R. Stevens, City Historian ,
who recommended that an inventory be made of old city records and that they be
divided in the following classes:
1. All records that may be destroyed without permission.
2. All records that may be destroyed with permission of the State Education
Department.
3. All records that may be destroyed after being ahotost�ted.
4. All records that must be retained after being photostated.
Mir. Stevens expressed his tirillingness to make an estimate of the probable cost
of this work.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by f 1derman Turphy
nSOL F,D, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and Finance
Committees for study and report. Carried.
CAPITAL BUDGETING: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had requested
a four months extension of time in which to comply with the Council's request
regarding its study of Capital Budgeting.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the four months extension of time requested by the Planning
Board be granted. Carried.
AIRPORT RULES & REGULATIO"`dS - AMETID1,-1E'dT: The Clerk reported that the Board of
Public 1.1orks had amended Rule 48 of the Airport Rules and Regulations on
Sept.$0, 1957 and again an ANov. 27, 1957 and recommended said rule as last
ammended to the Common Council for its approval as required by the City Charter.
He presented and read a copy of the rule and it was acted upon.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
T� ^AS the Board of Public Works amended rule 8 of the Airport Rules and
Regulations on Sept. 30, 1957 and again on '%Nov. 27, 1957; and has recommended
approval of said rule as last amended,
104 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Rule 8 of the Airport Rules and Regulations
as last amended by the Board of rublic rTork_s be and herebTr is approved to
read as follows:
RULE 8. Insurance: Prior to the beginning of construction or the
conducting of any or)erations under any agreement, the operator shall file with
the City Clerk, and shall keep in force at all times, liability insurance in
such amount as the Board may determine, but in no event less than the follaxaingr
property damage 725,000.00 and x$'50,000.00. public liability `x10,000.00 and
X100,000.00, t,rhich policy shall jointly protect the operator and the City of
Ithaca ; each such policy shall be specifically approved as to form and financial
responsibility of the insuring company by the Board of Public T1?orks.
The operator shall also file with the City Clerk and keep in effect,
fire insurance, irrcluding a standard extended coverage clause, in such amount
as the Board of Public `corks mat' in each case determine,
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AUDIT SHEET
November 13, 1957
The Ithaca Journal 599.76
The Ithaca Journal 55.78
New York Telephone Co. 69. 24
The Todd Co, Inc. 25.00,
The Todd Co, Inc. 52.00
Addressograph-multigraph Corp. 78.00
Nlew York State Electric & Gas Corp. 12.48
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 1.34
The Akron Chicago Transportation Co. 4. 56
arrie P Shippos 24.00
City Chamberka.iB 12.85
T, G, Miller' s ons Paper Co. 56. 28
Ithaca Photo Supply 64.15
James J. Clynes Jr. 100.00
Rent of Polling Places 282.00
John T. Feller 123. 75
Francis A. Grady 10.00
Dorothy M. Hall 2 . 25
11 rile Spencer 18.75
Salvatore Marra.nca 8.75
Clinton Updike 10.50
Joseph Mignardi 56.0 '
Mary Stack 22975
Raymond W. Andrews 23. 63
William Ray Woodin 33. 25
Florence Maycumber 18.13
John Comstock 17.50
Herbert Poole 84.00
Ithaca Printing Service 68.80
H. C. Thorne 16. 73
Lee of Ithaca, Inc. 23.10
Leo P. Larkin, M. D. 20.00
Kline' s Pharmacy 31925
George Brampton, M. D. 14.00
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 257. 20
H. L. VanOstr. and 131.44
Mary Darling 50.00
Moore Business Forms 62.76
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 18.72
New York Telephone Co. 97.68
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 18.72
Al Cross Pontiac 966.71
Payuga Motor Sales Corp. 83.32
Lutton' s Office Equipment 17.50
Cornell Laundry 12. 50
Gulf Oil Products 498. 2.0
The B. F. Goodrich Co. 50. 53
Tioga Auto Parts 8.5
Henry R Head 11.71
aocony Mobil Oil Co, Inc. 5.07
Johnny' s Welding Service 6.75
Malcolm J. Mann, M. D. 30.00
George F Brampton, M. D. 23.00
Ralph Mazza, M. D. 20-52
Edward Hart, M. D. 10.00
Olympia Restaurant 37. 50
Les & lies Diner 30. 20
Communications Engineering Service Co. 64.00
' Robinson & Carpenter 2.94
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 13054
The Dual Parking Meter Co. 40.00
Don .Streeter' s Mobil Service 6.83
Jim' s Fix-It-Shop 5
Quick' s Garage 270.79
Cramer' s Auto Parts 2,01
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AUDIT SHEET
November 13, 1957
Thomas M. Underhill 6.06
Norton Printing Co. 24.0
Robert Eastman, Inc. 4.50
T. 0. Tompkins 70.00
Children' s Theater Press 20.50
''Norton Electric Co. 12.85
New York Telephone Co. 11.77
City Chamberlain 4.38
Ithaca Sporting Goods 56.70
Lent' s Inc, 116.9
C. J, Rumsey & Co. .81
Herb Marsden 58.50
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 25.86
Ithaca Printing Service 7.50
Judson 14. Hill 29. 54
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he operator of the Jlun icipal Firport may during the term of his Lease
ra4 iuire any person basing an. airercfv vrr *mss a.il-port b o- pro-M-en �V CP0n0Q of
insurance as fallpws:
a. f�j-rcraft used for instruction or training - or for hire or re,,Terd
including aircraft operated by flying clubs: Aircraft Liabili -Bodily
Injury excluding passengers $100,000.00 each person, $300,000.0.0 each accident;
passenger bodily injury $100,000.00 each person, $300,000.00 each accident;
aircraft property damage `t50,000.00;
b. Aircraft other than those specified in (a) above; Public Liability
Bodily Injury excluding passengers: "50,000.00 each person , ,150,000.00
each accident; Property Damage; 5G,000.00 each accident. - , :A �
AVD BJ, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rule be referred to the Board of Public
lurks Relations Committee for its further study.
Carried.
UaZ; A,�Zr a; k ayor cyan suggested that the recommerrdati.on of the
Fire Underwriters for a partly paid Fire Department be referred to the Fire
Y relations and Finance Committees for study. He asked that this be studied
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very thoroughly and that pressures and personal interests will not be permitted
to enter into the final decision. He advised that he had written a letter to
the Public Administration Service in Chicago reauesting a quotation on the cost
of a study of this problew, but that he had not yet received an answer.
;alderman 'timon explained that the Underwriters have advised that it is imperative
that an i=-Mediate decision be made concerning the rectmmended manning of three
companies in the fire department and that if this is not done Ithaca's rating
lArill be changed from Class A to Class B which will result in and increase in
fire rates from .18 to .20 per $100.00 on dwe Ling prorerties.
By 41derman Stimson: seconded by alderman Osborn
- ,SOLV D, that the matter be referred to the Finance and Fire ;relations Committees
for study and report. Carried.
!'alderman iurphy then presented and read a letter from the Board of Fire Commission.*
ers urging that the Fire Relations Committee, the Finance Committee and the
Bd. of Fire Commissioners be given an opportunity to make a complete invest-
igation of the anticipated increase in fire rotes before anything is done to
put any of the fire corpani_es on a paid basis. They predicted that if come are
put on a paid basis it will immediately become aacessary to place all aaaaapanias
on a. paid basis. In the event that an increase in insurance rates cannot be
averted it would certainly be to the best interest of the taxpayer that a
thorough study be made of increased cost of Fire Insurance rates under the
Present system as compared to an increase in taxes to pay for a paid system,
the Commissioners contended.
By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Jlderman Stimson
RESOLVED, that the letter from the Bd. of Fire Commissioners be referred to the
Fire .Relations and Finance Committees for study and report.
Carried.
0-NUT-S: Mayor Ryan called attention to the increased population in the City
in the past few years brought about by annexation and other factors. He re-
ported that he had -written the Bureau of Census in Washington requesting an
estimate of the cost of having a special census taken, State aid to cities
is based on the last preceding decennial federal census and he predicted a
Npecial census at this time will result in increased state aid which otherwise
will not be made available until the next regular census is taken.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderrrnn Harrison
RESOLVED, th Tt the matter be referred to the Finance Coirvoitrt.,ee for study and
report.
Carried.
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BORRD OF PUBLIC-41 )R S-Ebb 8: The Clerk reported that the Board
of Public''lord had approved it budget for the year 1958 in .the amount of
'513-,?49°.-00,.for general . ara ,4j&wj th to and operation of its several depart-
menta .and the ,amount of„$"78,90.0.G0"tb> e&rdr tie'estimated ,cost of new cor Eruct
-ion thereby making a total gross budget for all purposes `of '"592,659,00, In
addition ,the Board requested the Council to make available from monies to be
received from the Board of education for the sale of Percy Field and the
Bergholtz Tract the sum of `h28,300.QO to finance the initial development of
a recreational area at Ahe municipal dirport 'or Taughannock Boulevard.
Alderman Stimson reported that the Finan.ce 'Committee is now studying the Boards .
request preparatory to presenting a tentative budget for all city departments. ':;
:fie, explained that 433,,000.--of the monies to` be received from the Board of
Flduca-tion must. by. law be deposited in the park fund to be used only for park ' -
purposes and, that-1±,ben—received the Council-may appropriate it from time to
time for such specific purposes. Alderman Porter urged that the recreational
areas planned for the Airport be approved by the Planning Board and Alderman
17isnyei asked that copies,,of the proposed developement be made available to
members of the Council.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly
RESOLVED, that the Board's budget for 1958 and additional request for funds to
develop a recreational area at the airport be referred to the Finance Committee
for its continued study in preparing the tentative budget.
Carried.
HOURLY & E�ivERGENCY RAT'S: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public -Torks
had approved a reduction in the work week for hourly paid employees in the
Dept of Public Works and the `rater & Sewer departments from 45 to 421 hours
and requested the Council 'to amend the Compensation Plan to accomplish this
so that employees will 'receive, the same amount for 42 hours that they now
receive for 45 hours.
He also reported that- the'-Boa- d:iwid .taken action to approve emergency rates
at 1- times the regular- .hourly rate. paid 'employees.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that these recommendations be referred to the Finance Committee for
study and report. Carried. ..o.
ADDITIO"AL APPROPRIATIOJ: . The Clerk reported that the Board of Public `Torks
hd requested additional appropriation of $22,125.00 from its departmental
earnings the year 1957 to the following- budget accounts:
181 - Highway maintenance $2,000.00
132 _ Snow Toe removal 5,000._00
230 - Parks _ general 2,000;00
230a - Tree removal contract 1,625.00
232 - Stewart Park 3,000.00
234 - Golf Course 2,500.00
185 - Cre¢tc 6,000.00
¢22,125.00
Hy Alderman Stimson: seconded by t,.lderman Gentle
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Forks has unappropriated earnings on deposit in
the General Fund in the amount of $23,319.00 from the patching of street open-
''ngs or other sources, and
'�EMEp.S , all the costs of labor and materials to produce these earnings have
been paid from budget appropri?tions, and
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M'� AS, the Board of Public ',Torks on November 27, 1957 recommended the transfer
Of t22-.125.00 of these earnings to;;.gertain specific budget accounts and• request-,j
ed the Council to effect said transfer.,,
?0'T THEREFORE BT IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council. does"hereby appropriate
from the aforesaid una{>px•opr ated earnings on deposit in t.hr- erter&l"f and the
total sum of $22,125.00 to the fpllovd.r,g budg t accounts:
181 - High*.•ray maintenance ` 2,000.00
182 Snow & ice„ removal 5,000.00
230 - Parks - general � 2,000.00
230a-Tree removal contract 1,625.00
232 Sterjart Park 3,000.00
234 - Golf Course 2,500.00
185 - Creek maintenance 6,000.00
122,125.00
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By F.lderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
',,7aEPEAS, this Common Coup-cil on Oct. 23, 1957, in special meeting, requested
the Board ir£ Public 1°Torks to recommend those accounts in its labor budgets
;'rom which to transfer $6,000.00 to finance the labor costs of constructing
the retaining wall, budget account :; 290, in Six Mile Creek adjacent to the
Aurora Stre -�t bridge, and
r^'HEREAS, the Board of Public Works on Nov. 27, 1957 indicated that budget
account 41185, Creek maintenance, is the appropriate account from which to
make the transfer,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council hereby authorizes the
transfer of $>6,000.00 from account '`185, creek maintenance, to account 1,290,
retaining Trrall construction in Six Pile Creek.
Unanimously carried.
FINGER LAKES ASSOC. AGREEMENT: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance
Committee is continuing its study of the agreement with Finger Lakes Association
for publicity services and he presented and distributed leaflets and other
printed material published by this organization. He stated that the Committee
wished to confer further on this matter with a local representative of the
Association. Alderman Visnyei commended the organization. highly for its
4 publicity work and the good will',it builds for comr-unities in the Finger Le.kes
Region. He urged approval of the agreement as did Alderman Johnson.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei.
RESOLVED , that the agreement with Finger Lakes Fssociation for publicity
services for the year 1958 be approved.
t'_lderman Stinson urged delay until the Finance Committee has had its meeting
with the local representative as planned, and the motion was withdratim.
ITH �,C� RT,IL UYS - h UTILITY Tula: By alderman Porter: seconded by -^lderman
Gibson
1HER"A , Ithaca Railway, Inc. by letter of Iiarch 1, 1957, to the Common Council,
and by appearance on lurch 6, 1957, before the Common Council, requested
exemption from the one per cent Utility Tax, and
`JH-ERrAS , the Common Council on I,'Tarch 6, 1957, authorized the I'.ayor to appoint
a special committee to study this request and the Mayor promptly did appoint
such a special committee, and
IHEF ' S, this special Committee conducted a thorough revie; of the reports
and resolutions of this Common Council concerning the franchise and operation,
of Ithaca Railways, Inc. since 1952, and
'THERT AS , these reports have been further revies•Ted by the Finance Committee
in accordance with the resolution of this Common Council of :'7ovember 13, 19157,
and
THEP�P:3, these said committees are in agreement that acceding to the request
of Ithaca Railways, Inc. , is not in the best interests of the City of Ithaca,
IJO�d THr'REi'OR:, BE IT RESOLVED, that the request of Ithaca Railways, Inc. , for
exemption from the one per cent Utility Tax be denied, and
BE IT FU'RTI-MR RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain with the aid of the City
Attorney proceed to collect those sums that are owing for the year, 1957, by
the Ithaca Railways, Inc. , to the City of Ithaca, on the one per cent Utility
iax. Carried.
Uderman Stinson called attention to the minutes of the Council dated Dec.
28,1955 in which Alderman Hall and John C. Burns, members of the 1,Tass Trans-
portation Committee, recommended that the Charter & Ordinance Committee make
a. study of the present franchise held by Ithaca Railways, Inc. for operaticn
of buses in the City and take such action as might be deemed necessary to
have it amended to offer better protection and provide better bus service
to the citizens of Ithaca. He noted that the matter had been referred to the
Charter and Ordinance Committee at that time but apparently had been overlooked
with the change in administration. He recommended that such a study be
authorized again. Alderman Johnson stated that the Charter _� Ordinance Com-
mittee looked into the matter at the time but felt nothing could be done until
the franchise expired.
By Ilderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Charter & Ordiance Committee for
its study at this time. Carried.
^tiDI'��': 13v rlderman Stimson: seconded by i,ldermar. J=ijrphy
RT;SOLUi',), that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Corniti e=:
Carried.
hereb,T are approved for payment.
3UDGi', ': Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance the mnitteesis continu
de ainments
its study of the 1958 budget requests presented by ested that this meeting
but has no report thereon to submit tonight. He Bugg J ose of adopt-
.,e adjourned to reconvene at the call. of the liay o other pusiness as may
ink_' a tentative budget for 1958 and transacting such
be brought before it later in the month.
ORDI^?_k\TC? THROUGH TRUCK TR_iFFIC: Alderman Johnson retorted that an ordinance
to prohibit through truck traffic from using State Street has been drafted
for consideration by the Charter r- Ordinance and Traffic Committees of the
Council and that a joint meeting thereon Twill be held soon.
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B. ? GHOLT7 TRPC S..^I Alderman Johnson reported that further Council actio
correct the description of land to be conveyed 'by ,
is necessarsJ in order to
the City to the Board of Education for High School purposes.
By Flderman Johnson: seconded by rlderman Stimson to contact our
RE,SOLUED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed
State Assemblyman and our State Senator with the request that they initiate
proper legislation in the 1958 session of the "le-vi York State LiIlat eto
to correct the description of land to be conveyed by the City of
the City School District of the City of Ithaca as authorized by Chapter
Carried.
536 of the Laws of 1957.
LOCi�L Lu" -.WARD BOU`IDARIFS: alderman Johnson presented and reviewed a local
law to amend the City Charter with respect to the corporate boundaries of the
City of Ithaca.
By Ilderman Johnson: seconded by rlderman Gibson
iLES07-VED, that the Local La?� as presented be received and laid on the table
until the next meeting of the Common Council. Carried.
RESID:]�?TIAL PARKT%T: alderman Osborn reported the results of a recent
meeting of the Traffic Committee with representatives of the Bd. ofaPublic
''orks, Planning Board, Cornell University and Ithaca College, She
that separate surveys of residential parking made by Planning Director Thorne
and Traffic ngineer =elehen had been reviewed and referred to those present
at that time for further study an recommendations. The reports indicated
a definite shortage of parking spaces in the residential .rea: studied,
YOUTH BURFGTJ BUDGrT• Alderman Gibson reported that it is anticipated the
Youth Bureau's budget estimate for 1958 which is to be approved by the Youth
Bureau advisory Council tomorrow is expected to be less for 1958 than in
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?F);T ,TI"dG: By Alderman '�timson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLUrD, that the meeting be adjourned to reconvene at the call cf the ayo"-
Geo A Blean
City Clerk
Alderman Johnson presented the following Local Law:
A LOCAL LA71 TO AMEND THE CITY CHARTER OF THE CITY OF ITHACA rrITH
RESPECT TO TTTE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA.
Section 1. Section 2 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca:
jl is hereby amended to read as follows:
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hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 3. The 8th paragraph of Section 3 of the City Charter is
hereby amended to read as follows :
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jSection t; . This Local Law shall take effect immediately.
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All that Fart of the County of Tompkins comprised within the following
boundaries namely: Commencing at the south west corner of De'.:'itt's location,
so called, being the fourteen hundred acree conveyed to hirci by Abraham ' loodgood
by deed dated i)ecember first, seventeen hundred and ninnty-trio; thence due east
along the south line of said location for a distance of seventeen hundred and
seventy-five feet, more or less) i.,o +he center line of the right of way of the
Lehigh '.valley Railroad Comnarn)formerl,.r the right of wayof the Delaware,
LackeTta and 'lestern Railroad Company, .'here said right or 77 rd,loins end
runs parallel with the right of' way of the main line of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Comi.any; thence southwesterly along the center line of said richt
of way to its intersection with the center line of Cayug Islet; thence e ostc=rlv
southerly and westerly along the center line of said r:,eyu.e'a inlet to i.te inter-
section 'lith the center line of said right of way of the Lehi*h Valley i+<a ilroad,
formerly the right of wry of the Delaware, Lackawanna and 'ies'bcn- Jai_l_road Company;
thence along the center line of "id hailroad right of ohy, on a curve to the
left, and continuing along said center line in a northeasterly direction,to
its intersection with the south line of ')e'ditt's loc,ati_on; thence due east along
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the south line of De'litts location and the south line produced, to a point three
thousand four hundred and .fifty-two feet east of the east line of military lot
ninety-four; thence due north parallel with said east line of lot ninety-four
) two hundred and eight feet, more or less, to the center of a ravine; thence
running northeasterly and along the center of the ravine to the southwest line
of the right of way formerly of the F,.C. -1. Railroad; thence�orthi esterly and
along the southwest line of the f.'l.f-'T. Railroad right of way two hundred and
sixty feet to the south line of lands of Cornell. University; thence west and along
the south line of lands of Cornell University and S. 'Till_iam Barnes a distance
of about ll50 feet to a noint which is aperoximately nine hundred and sixty
feet north of the southeast corner of the municipality of the City of Ithaca
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and three thousand four hundred and fifty two feet east of the east line of military
lot ninety-four; thence due north icaraltel with said east line of lot ninety-four
to the north line of mfl itrir lot ninety-tw=o; thence west along the north lines
of lots ninety-two and ninety-four end these lines produced, to the east boundary
of ''orth Ca:;m;ga Street; t ence northerly alone the east line of said !orth Cayuga
street produced, to a point on the east line of the right of way of the Auburn
branch of the Lehigh Valley railroad; thence northerly along said east line of
/said Lehigh Valley right of uay to a point in the north line of Cayuga Heights
broduced; thence west along said north line of Ceyuaa Heights village
produced, across Cayuga Lake to the west shore of Cayuga Lake; thence southerly
a distance of seventeen hundred and ten feet more or less to the mouth of the
brook ,ibich divides the property now owned by Harry and 'Helen D. Johnson on
the north from the property of Candance ?T. `Itlliams on the south; thence westerly
one hundred and forts feet more or less up the center of the brook to the east
boundary of the right of aay of the highway known no faurhaniock boulevard; thence
southerly along the east line of the right of gray of ''aughannoc:: boulevard as
it now exists or may hereafter oe relocated a distance of fifteen hundred and
twenty-three feet to the center of 4illiams brook; thence westerly sixty-six
feet more or less to the east line of the right of way of the Ithaca and
Geneva division of the Lehigh Valley railroad; thence southerly eleven hund-
red feet more or less to the north line of said lots ninety-two end ninety-
four produced; thence west along the north line of said lots ninety-two and
ninety-four I,roduced to the west line of military lot eighty-seven; thence
south along the west line of said lot eighty-seven and the west line of said
De'.Ti_tt's location to the place of beginning, shall constitute the city of
Ithaca.
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Beginning ;'t n monn '1 nt ri^rking the sonthi-rust corner of the coreor^ate
limits of the r;i_t,ir of Ithaca; rrinni.nr, thence easterly along the southern
boundary of the (",it,v of Ithaca „ distance of 1775 feet, more or less to
the center line of the right of 'r.irir of the Lehigh Valle., Ssilroart Comnany,
formerly the right of rmi .ef the Delaware Lackawanna anca Western Railroad Co;
thence southwesterly along the center line of said right of way to its inter-
Section with the center line of Caiuga Inlet; thence ea.`;terly, southerly .end
westerly along the center line of said Cayuga Inlet to its intersection with
the center line of said right of way of the Lehigh Va 1l p,r r:ai].road Comranv;
thence along the center line of said richt of way on a cr-ve to the left,
and continuing along said center line in a northeasterly direction, to i.ts
intersection with the south line of DeWitt's location, being also the
southern boundary of the City of Ithaca; thence westerly along the somth
line of Dei'Titt's location, being the former southern boundary of the City
of Ithaca a distance of 2066 feet, more or less, to its intersection with
the center line of South Iieadow Street; running thence northerly along the
center line of South T'eador,r Street a distance of 2Sfn feet more or less to
its intersection with the enter line of West Green Street; running thence
easterly along the center line of West Green Street to its intersection with \ //
the center line of South Corn Street; running thence northerly along the center
line of South Corn Street and worth corn Street to the intersection of the
center lines of l rth Corn Street and ':lest Buffalo ctr.eset; ),,nnine: thence east-
:iv along the center line of West Buffalo Street to it"= intersection with the
center line of Pare Place; running thence northerly glans the center line of
Park '-lace to the center line of Cascadilla Street; rinining thence westerly
along the center line of Casacarhilla Street and said line extended a distance
of 1_650 .e.et more or less to the center of the Cayuga Inlet; running thence
northerly along the center of the rayu1',a Inlet as it. winds and turns and the
center of said Cayuga inlet extended to the northerly boundary of the City
of Ithaca; running thence westerly alone the northern boundary of the City
of Ithaca; to the northwest corner thereof being a point in the west shore
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of Ca_,,,, a. Lake; running thence rorthcrli along the west shore of Cayuga Lake
a distance of seventeen hundred and ten feet more or less to the mouth of the
Creek which divides the property now or formerly owned by Harry and Helen D.
Johnson on the north from the property now or formerly owned by Candace H.
Williams on the south; running thence westerly one hundred forty feet more
or less nr the center of the brook to the easterly boundary of the right of
1.)a'r of the highway known as the Taiuhannock Boulevard; running thence southerly
al.on, the e-st line of the rirrht of wnr of the TaT:hannock Boulevard as it
now exists or may hereafter be located, a distance of fifteen hundred and
t+amnter-three, feet to the center of the Williams Brook; running thence
westerly sixty-six feet more or less to the east of the richt of i•)a'r
tiro Ithaca and Geneva div el on of the i chi c h Valley railroad; running
thence eoutherly eleven hundred feet more or le:::; to the north 'line of
Pi liter' Lot Jo. '?ieatcr-_Cour produced; runninc thence west •long the north
line of said Lot -iilnety-four oroducedt.o the west line or the City of Ithaca;
runain thence south elonr; the west line of the City of Ithaca to the point
or place of beginning.
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13eginning -t a 1-01.nt in the south lire of the Cita of Ithaca at, its
intersection with the center of 5j ]pCreel,: runninc thence ensterlY
along the South line of the City of lthP0a , P distPnce pr ': "Iv-) reet more
or less to a irrsnIlm,"nt, ionrie-iry- the so,,Lhe.,c-,t corner o:-. ;7,--id mit- or lt1,,,c,.. ,
honndar7 llmit;: runl:v,7 t'renc,,- no,-therl- alone the er7terly line of the
City of -.Ithaca a distance or 202 feet, I-lore or less, to the center of :, ravine;
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thence running, northeasterly and along the center of the 1-rei-ino, be-7n,, ,Tho
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the boundary line of the Cit:‘,- of Ithaca , to the
. F7n111'.1!T•T(:?-'t 1:1!,,-. of 1-. ri ght
or waly formerly of the 7.C. ":'. ''ailroad; thence, northwesterly and along
the southwest line of the 7C. -,". liailreed right of maY, beiem also the boundary
line of the C' ,77" of Ithaca, 2(,0 feet to the south lire or lands of Cornell
Ili
university; thence west aloof the south line of lands of Cornell University
and S. Willinm heroes, being also a boundary line of the City of Ithaca , .
a distance of about 1050 feet to a point mhich is al-proximately 960 feet
north of the said southeast corner of the City of Ithaca boundary limits;
thence northerly along the easterly line of the Cit-y of Ithaca a distance of
3440 feet, more or less to its intersection with the center line of the
State Arterial 71F1T-Tn1r leading to Cortland; running thence westerly along
the center line of the Cortland State Uighway nn,i CPMUS ROI-1 a distance of
550 feet core or less to its intersection mith the center of (.3ser,(1171.t, \ ....,/
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Creek;( runeing thence westerly along the center of said Cascadilla Cre-,h Ps
it winds and turns to its intersection with the center line of College
tvenue;(running thence southerly along the center line of College fvenue)a
distance of 1010 feet to its intersection with the center line of Catherine
Street; runeing thence westerly along the center line of Catherine Street
_ to its intersection with the center line of 7,1,17 Street; running thence
northerly along the center line of Eddy Street to its intersection with
the center line of East Seneca Street; running thence werterly alone the center
line of East Seneca Street to its intersection with the center• line of Stewart
tveni'e; running thence southerly along the center line of Stewart Avenue and
said center line e-;-.tended a distance of 11.00 feet more or. less to the center
of Six Tale Creek; running thence southeasterly along the center of. said
Six Dile Creek as it winds and turns to the point or place of beginning.
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' Harry Locinood 14.77
Thornes M. Underhill 4.05
Robert 7.11.-istv;r,ir, Inc. 1, lir
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Dual PFle-itiP 1:et e r 7. 71
The I1,11,aco Jo irri,91 77r;. 2
City Chpiliberini T1
City of Ithoce .*.ot & Se 'er 3 .G2
Lent' s Inc. 40.00
-Nati Recreption a.seoc. 10.00
Vartta Of ce ETA:). o.
1 .Y. Telephone Co. 11.5 2
Juci son Hill 21.77
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lot nPevy.four; thaice lue norti 7arriAPI mitt spid east line o! lot n>07-fovr
to the nortb li-e o' 7--ilitor- lot r inn' -7-t-c); -est rlon7 the ncrth Ones
Of lots rHyt7-tNO Prd n0vtN"four e-A t4esp Dinat, to ep.l-'
of '(Drtni Street; t-ence n02"ther37 alorn the -'Jzie ot" 'orl-.'�-'
street -roduced , to r noint or the east line of the ri7ht of -; y of the Puburr
braich of the Lehi7h 0107 railroad; he _c= northerly along spid ewst 144 A
zrid LViCh Velley riTht of upy to P -,-oL�,lt ir the north line
Mlnce -roduced; thence vest elors sail north lire of
produced, 2C--,"05r: L, sky to the west shore of
a distpnce of seventeen hundrca end ten Met rare or less to the Touth of the
arock zhich Aivides the yrorarty now o-.!ne-' ",P-r,ry nod Alen D, johnion an
the north from the nrorerty o" AnAnce A AllinTs on the south; thence -esterly
one hundred cnd forty at Yore or le 6s uT the center of the brook to the aEsl'
bounAry of the right of 7my of tke h--*,,,---,,'-T-.,.-,,,.-, ,s Vewheo-ock houlevnrj; thence
southerly Plor7 the nest line of the riFh% of "Py of TP1.7hvr"ccR Mulp-ard r's
it now exists or may hnreFftar oe relocrte" P Hisznrce of fifteen hundred and
t-wentv-three Ret to the certer of �-Tillisms oronk; thence 7csterly AA7-si-
feat more or less to the east line of the rJ-7ht A -ay of toe AM= Pn'-
3eneve division of the Lehich Wiley reilropd; thence sout',herlf-,- hund-
red feet more or 1pss to We rorth line of spip lots ninet-7-t-7c, �-nd nir-ty-
four rroduced; thence Neat plmnF the north line of sni^ lots ninety-two and
ninetv-four -roduced to the li-re of rilitary to ei7ht7-ocian; thence
ocuth along the vest line of spid lot ei7hty"qjen Pnd the went line of snid
De-Titt's locetiaj to the rince of 0e7inninF , stall constitu & The city a,'
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71.A. Hrurre\- Snortinr• C,T1 F. ii-o.414
/ W. 7d'vf-ird s & Son ".00
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Mollies M. Underhill 4.06
Robert 7ast1lPtn, Inc. I., 11.9
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line of East Seneca Street to its intersection with the center line of Stewart
venae; running thence southerly along the center line of"Stewart Avenue and
said center line ty•-tended a distance of 1100 feet more or less to the center
of Six 14ile Creek; running thence southeasterly- along the center of said
Six Pile Creek as it winds and turns to the point or place of beginning.
COMMON; COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Adjourned regular meeting 7:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 1957
PRESE"IT:
Mayor - Ryan
11dermen - Johnson , Murphy, Stimson, Harrison, Gee, Gibson, Osborn, Visnyei,
Gentle, Horn.
Ildermen-Elect - Baldini, Alo
Chief of Police - Simmers
Clerk - B1ean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
LI`JU. aS: 711inutes of the preceding meeting were du1-- auproved.
The follo-wing are remarks made b-
y P'?ayor. Ryan:
"!t this time I would like to thank the Fldermer Trho are retiring from
the Council at the end of this year.
r�r
Ken Johnson, Bob '-Tilkinson, Prof. Porter and Frank Komaromi have all
contributed much of their time to the city while they have been in office, and
all have done an excellent job. During their term of office they have helped
to accomplish many important things. On behalf of the City I want to extend
my many thanks to all of them.
I also want to extend my own personal thanks, not on-z to the retiring
aldermen but the rest of the Council for the cooperation that was given me
from the time I took office up to the present. "
HOLID,'.Y: The iayor read a request signed by eighteen admJnistrative employees
asking that Tuesday afternoon , Dec. 24, 1957, be declared a holiday.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gee
R1SOLUED, that the request be appraved and that the closing of city offices
on said afternoon be and hereby is authorized.
Carried.
CR13PELL BRGT-WRS: The Clerk read a letter from Crispell Bros.asking that
consents to use certain city streets previously granted be transferred to
Crispell Charter .Service, Inc. for the purpose of changing the business from
a partnership to a corporktion.
Dy Alderman Stimson: seconded by Plderman Gibson
t OLVED, that consents to use certain city streets previously granted by the
City of Ithaca to Crispell Brothers be and hereby are transferred to Crispell
Charter Service.Inc. as requested. Carried.
TeIE RIGOR, LIG OL •1TH TTT7'S: The Clerk read a letter from '�T H C U requesting
permission to broadcast sessions of the Common Council in 1958 on the same
basis as the present:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by ^lderman Osborn
5JER ^,S, radio station 'T.H.C.U. has requested permission to record for broad-
cast the sessions of the Common Council in 1958 on the same basis as exists
at present, and ,
"MERE'S , the Common Council will be made up of certain neirly elected aldermen
in 1958 as well as ter of the present aldermen ,
?MT THRREFORE BE IT RPSOLVTM, that TI.H.C.U. be granted permission to record
for broadcast the initial January meeting of this Common Council, and
B',, IT FURTHER RFSOWTD, that the matter of recording additional sessions in
1958 be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee to report the consensus
of the alderman as a group for action at a subsequent Council session, either
regular or special
Carried.
2 - Dec. 20, 1957
ITC CEASE i.TC. r. Donald O'Connor, business representative of the
Machinists Union , appeared on behalf of employees of the Department of Fublic
Jorks and Sewer ?x ,-later Departments and reviewed his written request dated
Sept. 25th. which asked for wage increases and other fringe benefits. He
commended the action taken to reduce the work week from 45 to 42z hours but
insisted that this will not reflect an increase in take-home pay for these
employees when increased costs of living are considered. He urged that the
Council seriously consider providing hospital and medical care for these
employees and grant increased vacation benefits requested.
BONA ANTICIPATIO N 'j0TE I fTFPrST & RE111E' AL: The Clerk reported the need fear. ,
an additional appropriation of $685.42 to pay the interest due Dec. 31, 1957
on bond anticipation notes with local banks. Alderman Stimson reported that
the Finance Committee recommends paying $25,000.00 from Capital Reserve Fund
!'?, 'Off-Street Parking, on the principal and renewing the notes at an interest
rate of 3�'. He reported that both of these items are deemed to be specific
items of expense which may be financed from said reserve fund. The following
action was taken thereon:
A resolution authorizing the first renewal of Bond anticipation notes of the
City of Ithaca , '1.Y. to pay the cost of the acquisition by the City of Ithaca
of three parcels of real property located at the north-west corner of Aurora
and Seneca Streets, Ithaca, New York, the demolition of same and the resurfac-
ing of said area and converting it into a parking area for said City.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
`q%REAS , on March 6, 1957, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, N.T.
adopted a bond resolution authorizing the issuance of `180,000,00 serial bonds
of said City to pay the cost of the acquisition by the City of Ithaca of three
parcels of real property located at the northwest corner of Aurora and Seneca
Streets, Ithaca, "Tew York, the demolition of same and the resurfacing of said
area and converting it into a parking area for said City; and
TaNIRT'AS , there are two bond anticipation notes outstanding in the amount
Of ':180,000.00 which have been previously issued in anticipation of the sale
of the aforesaid bonds; and it is now decided to renew said notes after making
a partial payment on each note in the amount of $12,500.00;
,TO,l THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca , Tompkins County, 7ew York, as follows:
Section 1. Bond anticipation notes in the total amount of `,';180,000.00
have been issued by the Cite of Ithaca for the purpose aforesaid in anticipation
of the sale of the serial bonds authorized by the resolution adopted on March
6, 1957, entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACnUISITIO"T BY THE CITY OF
ITHACA OF THRr PARCELS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THI \1ORTIF-1EST COR'1ER OF
A'JROR A�?D SENECA STREETS , ITHAC �TE'�► YORK, THT' DEI OLITIO_T OF SANS �, TD TIC
RESURFACI' G OF SAID AR?.' A°TD C0-\W I TTO 1. PARKING ARL4 AT A YA7_INTTJM 7STImAT:::
ED COST OF $180,000.00
AND 1_UTHORIZI"TG THIS ISSUANCE OF $180,000.00 SERIAL BONDS
OF SAID CITY OF ITHACA TO PAY THt COST THEREOF, " and it is now decided to re-
new said notes after making a partial payment,on each mote 3n the amount. of
$12,500.00.
S_ectLon 2 The renewal notes shall be in the amount of $77,500.00 and
dated January 1, 1958, or such later date as the officers by their execution
thereof will determine, and will mature on the 30th. day of June, 1958, will
bear interest at a rate of not exceeding 3 per cent per annum payable at
maturity, will be payable as to both principal and interest in lawful money
of the United States of America at the Tompkins County Trust Company, in
Ithaca, NTew York, or the First National Bank of Ithaca, in Ithaca, New York,
will be signed in the name of the City of Ithaca by the Nlayor and City Clerk
and will ba saaled with the sea]" of said City.
- 3 - Dec. 20, 1957
Section 3. The said bond anticipation notes shall be of substantially
the following terms, form and contents, to Tait:
7JITED STATES OF AJERICf
Wi,TE OF NEW YORK
CITY OF ITHACA
BOYD PWICIPATIO"_T "40TE of 1957
'Jo. _ FIRST RENEIATAL $77,500-00
The City of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins, State of 'Tew York, hereby
acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the
, the sum of X77,500.00 on the 30th.
day of June, 1958, together with the interest thereon from the date hereof at
the rate of 3 per cent per annum, payable at maturity. Both principal of and
interest on this note will be paid in lawful money of the Ltnited States of
-' America at
This note may be called for redemption on any date prior to maturity after
giving at least thirty days notice of the date of redemption to
, by mailing written notice to the
said bank, and interest shall cease to be paid hereon after such date of redempt-
ion.
This note is the first renewal of the Bond Anticipation Tgote of 1957 -
,To. _ dated as of the 22nd. day of March, 1957, Payable on the 31st. day of
December, 1957, which note was one of an authorized issue, the aggregate
principal amount of which is 5180,000.00 and was issued pursuant to -the
provisions of a resolution entitled "A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and
Sale of a Bond Anticipation Note of the City of Ithaca, ,d.Y. to Pay the Cost
of the Acquisition by the City of Ithaca of Three Parcels of Real Property
Located at the 'Torthwest Corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets, Ithaca, lew York,
the Demolition of Same and the Resurfacing of said Area and Converting it Into
a Parking Area for Said City," duly adopted by the Common Council of the City
of Ithaca, adopted on the 6th. day of March, 1957; and this rene-,,ral was duly
authorized by resolution of said Common Council, adopted on the 20th. day of
December, 1957. The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are hereby
irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on this
note according to its terms.
It is hereby certified and recited that all conditions, acts and things
required by the Constitution and statutes of the State of New York to exist ,
to have happened and to have been performed pursuant to and in the issuance
of this renewal note exist, have happened and have been performed, and that
this note together with all other indebtedness of such City is within every
debt and other limit prescribed by the Constitution and laws of the State of
'Jew York.
T'1 T%'ITNESS 'dHERr'OF, the City of Ithaca has caused this note to be signed
by its Mayor and City Clerk, its corporate seal to be hereunto attached and
this note to be dated as of the . — day of 195?.
CITY OF ITHc1C A
By:
iiayor
City Clerk
ATTEST:r
ty
4 - December 20, 1957
Section 4. The faith and credit of the City of Ithaca are hereby pledged
for the payment of the principal of and interest on such bond anticipation notes,
and such notes shall be paid from the proceeds derived from the sale of said
bonds or may be redeemed as provided by the Local Finance Law of 4m State of
'Jeer York.
Sectior 5. The City Clerk of the City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to
yell such bond anticipation notes at private sale for not less than par and
accured interest at a rate not 66ceeding the rat(, above specified, and the City
Clerk is authorized to deliver such notes to the purchaser or purchasers upon
payment of the purchase price and accrued interest as above specified. The
receipt of the City Clerk shall be a full acquittance to the purchaser-.or pur-
chasers, who shall not be obliged to see to the application of the purchase
money.
Sectior, 6. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
AYES: 10
'JAYS: 0 Carried.
CAPITAL RESERVE TT VJSFF;R: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by 'Jderman Osborn
'MET, this Common Council has approved the first renewal of bond anticip-
ation notes, totalling d;180,000.00, after a reduction of the principal b7
a payment of t25 ,000.00 and
an additional appropriation of "')25,685.42 is needed to meet the principa'-
payment of X25,000.00 and the interest payment due Dec. 31, 1957,
JO"' ThTREFORE BI IT R-SOLAMM, that the sum of $25,000.00 be and hereby is
appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund Off-Street Parking, to Current
Appropriation, budget item 1, 271, . Principal on Temporary Loans and that the
sum of X685.42 be and hereby is appropriated from said reserve fund to Current
Appropriations, budget item =' 273, Interest on Temporary Loans, and
BE IT FJFVLFR PESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to transfer t•he to4- ,1v,w..,
sum of ,-,25 ,685.42 from said Capital Reserve Fund 'r7 to the General Fund to o,
used only for the purposes herein setforth.
A'IES: 10
'JAYS: 0 Carried.
PE, ERU" FOR CURRE-17 OBLIGATIO-JS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public
V !,forks had requested the Council to transfer an unexpended balance of 17,577.00
in budget account 1'184, Bridges, to a Reserve for current obligations for the
following unpaid items in the 1957 budget:
a. `"3,977.00 - Balance due on Lanni contract for painting the Columbia
Street bridge which was withheld pending satisfactory
completion of the work.
b. 600.00 - Bridge inspection by liodjeski P 11asters
C, 3,000.00 - Supplemental agreement with liodjeski e: Masters covering
repairs to the Triphammer and Columbia Street bridges.
7,577.00
ny alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
n?ER the Bd, of Public 'Torks on Dec. 11, 1957 requested the Council to trans-
fer an unexpended sum of $7,577.00 from Current Appropriations, budget item
'4184, bridge maintenance, to a reserve for current obligations to meet specific
contract obligations of the current year still outstanding,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLITED, that the Council hereby approves the transfer of the
sum of ` 7,577.00 from Current appropriations, budget item "184, to a reserve
for current obligations to be used as specified in the aforesaid resolution
of the Board of Public 'Torks. Carried.
SALARY h?CREASE - PLUNBIPTG I'?SPECTOR AND GCLF COIIRSr AVNTAGER: The Clerk
reported that the Board of Public %forks had requested the Council to amend
the Compensation Plan by increasing the maximum salary range for the Plumb-
ing Inspector to $5,000.00 and that of the Golf Course Manager to X65.00 per
week. Alderman. Stimson advised that both of these matters have been consider-
ed by the Finance Committee and are reflected in the neir 1958 Compensation Plan
to be presented for adoption at this meeting.
5 _, December 20, 1957
FEMRAL r',Rt11T - SF'dAGP. TRTFT E"T WORKS: The Clerk reported that the Board of
Fiablic Works had requested the Council to approve a formal resolution author-
izi k the filing of an application for a Federal grant for the construction of
r_ecessary sewage treatment works.
'y _'lderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Johnson
� I3i�AS , the City of Ithaca herein called the "Applicant", after thorough
3onsideration of the various aspects Qfa the problem and study of available data ,
has hereby determined that the construction of certain works required for the
treatment of sewerage, generally described as Additions to the Sewage Treatment
Plant and 2 Intercepting Sewers - Plain, Green, & Cayuga St. Sewer and West Hill
Interceptor herein called the "Project", is desirable and in the public interest,
and to that end it is necessary that action preliminary to the construction of
said Project be taken immediately; and
under Section 466e, Title 33, of the United. States Code, the United
`3tates of America has authorized the making of grants to aid in financing the
-r� cost of construction of necessary treatment works to prevent the discharge of
untreated or inadequately treated sewage or other waste into any ,!aters and for
the purpose of reports, plans, and specifications in connection therewith; and
r � ",IERFAS, the Applicant has examined and duly considered said section of the
United States Code, and related sections, and the Applicant deems it to be in
the -public interest and to the public benefit to file an application under said
section of the United States Coale and to authorize other action in connection
tY-erewith;
TLI'ERTFOREE, BE IT Fu',SOLUED BY the Common Council of the City of Ithaca
the governing body of said Applicant, as follows:
1. That the construction of said Project is essential to and is in the
best interests of the Applicant, and to the end that said project may be con-
structed as promptly as practicable it is desirable that action preliminary to
the construction thereof be undertaken immediately;
2. That the Superintendent of Public 'forks be hereby authorized to file
it behalf of the applicant an application (in the form required by the United
Mates and in conformity with 33 U.S.C. 466e) for a grant to be made by the
United States to the applicant to aid in defraying the cost of construction of
the sewerage treatment works described above;
3. That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to pay all the remain-
ing, cost of the approved Project, over and above the amount of the grant;
4. That if such grant be made, the Applicant agrees to make provision
satisfactory to the Surgeon General of the public Health Service for assuring
proper and efficient operation and maintenance of the treatment works after
completion of the construction thereof;
5. That the said Superintendent is hereby authorized to furnish such infor-
mation and to take such other action as may be necessary to enable the .Applicant
to qualify for the grant;
0o That the said Superintendent is hereby desirna.ted as the authorized
representative of the applicant for the purpose of furnishing to the United
tales such information, data , and documents pertaining to the application for
a grant as may be required; and otherwise to act as the authorized reprener_tative
of the Applicant in connection with this application;
7, That certified copies of this resolution be included as part of the
application to be submitted to the United States, for a grant.
Carried.
- 5 - 1)ec. 20, 1957
_Y.S. R -,CTRIC & :SAS COR.P _ L;AST OF PARKrNG SPACE: The Clerk reported that
the Board of Public Works had recormended that the Council advertise for sealecT
bids on the leasing of an area of city land adjacent to the 1rest Green Street
municipal parking lot with the stipulation that no bid for less than $1,000.00
per annum be accepted. He explained that the area in question has been leased
in the past to NJ. S. Electric &- Gas Gorp.
.y alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gee
JETEREPS , the Board of Public �-Torks on Dec. 11, 1957 requested that the Common
Council consider the leasing of an area adjacent to the 'Test Green Street Park-
ing Lot after offering this lease for public bid, and
`Thereas, they suggested this bidding be by sealed bid T;Tith no bids to be
acceptable less than $1,000, and
MER140, the Finance Committee of this Common Council, recognizing that its
recommendation entails a small loss of possible revenue, recommends that this
request be rejected as not in the interest of all the public,
d0',1 THEREFORE BE IT R.E WU ;D, that the propert ► not be offered for lease by
public bid, and
BTU Ii' FURTUR RMOT-WED, that this Common Council recommends to the Board of
Public T,Torks that all obstructions to parking be removed, as required and that
meters be installed and the area utilized for off-street parking.
Carried.
BESIDE'TTIAL PARKDTG: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had approved
-the following report of its Traffic and Parking Committee and referred it to
the Council.
1. That the trial period for all-night parking be terminated.
2. That legislation be enacted at least six months prior to the date of
termination to enable property owners to prepare, obtain or construct
needed off-street parking facilities.
`Te do not have data available on exact problems facing the relatively fevi
property owners who can not readily provide Off Street facilities, However,
we recom1Yend that the Comr,on Coucil adopt the following changes in the Zoning
Ordinance:
'dd a neUT paragraph (e) to section 2 of Article Y. to read as follows-
e) Nothing in this ordinance shall prohibite the erection of a garage
or carport for the accommodation of private passenger vehicles across
a common lot line by mutual agreement between adjoining property
owners
2t, In section 2c, Axticle , substitute the following for the first clause:
io accessory building shell be located in any required front yard.
3. Add the following clause to end of first sentence in section j of Article
IV and in Article V:
and one full sized car for every two roomers in a rooming house.
,!so urge the Common Council to consider the advisability of making the off-
street parking requirements retroactive which refer to housing units in ex;4t-
ance before adoption of the ordinance or units constructed in violat._lon of
Lhe present code,
It should be noted that private neighborhood parking areas are noTJ permitted i.r
the [:-I residence areas,
le believe that the comprehensive density study on residential parking conduct-
ed by -"r. Thorne is valuable and should be revised from time to time to help
project changes in residential parking.
Signed: John `T. Reps
B.1 1. Taber
Paul Taber$ Chairman of Traffic
and Parking Co nittE.
3y Comm, Paul Taber: seconded by Comm. Reeder
RrSOLVTD that the report be approved and adopted.
1YM: 4
Ti�Y3 1 - -,,urphy Carried.
2 ' 3
- 7 - Dec. 20, 1.057
Jo-I.nson: secc:;lde by r Iderman Ilo.rn
SOLD D,
that-the report an recommendations of the Planning Board on Residential
parking and related matters be referred to the Traffic Committee of the Common
Council.
Aldermen Johnson and Murphy voiced their concern about what to do 'with the cars
if over -night parking is banned and suggested further study before making this
decision. Alderman Osborn advised that the Traffic Committee is making a
thorough study of the matter and will welcome opinions thereon. She stated
chat Cornell had advised of its cooperation. She agreed to make results of the
study available to all members of the Council before any final decision is made
Carried.
SCCIAL SECURITY - POLIC - r?Rrr�;J; The Clerk reported that a resolution had
been received relating to the extension of social security coverage to police
and firemen. He explained that retroactive coverage to Larch 16, 1956 will be
extended automatically to these employees unless the Council decides otherwise.
Aldermen Stimson stated that this group of employees are divided in their opinion
as to 7yhether they want current or retroactive coverage and that in an informal
expression of opinion the majority seem to favor current coverage. However, in
5 the meantime some have changed their minds and he recommended that action on this
subject be withheld until the January meeting at least.
By Alderman ctimson: seconded by :Plderman Gee
RESOLVF'D, that the Finance Committee be authorized to continue its study of
retroactive social security coverage for policemen and firemen and report there-
on at the first January meeting of the Council.
Carried.
AUDIT: By alderman Stimson: seconded b-r Alderman Horn
RESOLV7), THAT THE bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment. Carried.
APPROPRIPTION - COR-11ELL LIBRARY ASS,�T: Alderman Stimson recommended an additional
contribution iof'$486„43 to Cornell Library Asso-:iction to h,lp finance emergency f
building repairs.
3 y "lderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn
,9Ef ,1`S , and emergency repair bill for replacing glass and glazing has been in-
curred by the Cornell Library Association in the amount of "I456.43, and
`^THE?t:1,PIS, the Cornell Library Association has requested the City of Ithaca to
aid it in the payment of this bill, and
VHERrAS the Finance Committee of this Common Council recommends appraval of the
request,
10"1 7HEREFORE BE IT RTSOL�rFD, that the Common Council hereby appropriates -the
sum of $486.43 from the Contingent Fund to Current A.ppropriatior, budget item
260-4, contribution to Library; and that the payment of said $406.43 to the
Library Association as an additional contribution for the year 1957 to be used
for the purpose hereinbefore set forth be approved,
AYES: 10
0 Carried.
RESEMV7, FOR. CURg F-A1T By Alderman .Stimson: seconded by
Alderman
:urphy
9 this Common Corm cil has provided retroactive social security coverage•
for its employees other than police and firemen and those in the labor group
already receiving such coverage, and
'IHERL S , an appropriation of $10 000.00 ti�Tas provided in the l
p 957 budget for his
purpose, and
THE FEf-1 , this money Will not be paid to the State Social Security Agenc;T urti?
sometime in 1958,
�,49T TTIEREFORE BE IT REIOLVD, that the Council hereby authorizes the transfer
of the said sum of $10,000.00 from Current Appropriation, budget item 128a,
social security, to the Reserve for Current Obligations to be used for this
purpose.
Carried.
3 - Dec. 2G, 1957
_FECTA1,AUDI^: filderman Stimson reported that it will be necessary to make
a final audit of bills before the end of the fiscal year and recommended that
the Finance Committee be authorized to make such an audit.
BY alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
'HE:_EAS , 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 havo such a final audit
for 1957 ready for approval at this time, and
T,' 'REAS, it seems impracticable to call the full Council back in session ten f
days hence for this sole purpose, since the next regular meeting of the Common
Council Trill be held on Jan, 2, 1958.
10`^1 THEM' FOR C, Br IT F ;SOLVED, that the Finance Committee of the Common Council
be empowered, authorized and directed to convene as an auditing committee on
or before Dec. 31, 1957 for the purpose of making the final audit for the year
1957; such audit to be subject to the subsequent approval of the Common Couh cil
on Jan. 2, 1958_ Carried.
>J'E K FOR W URLY PAID c°J1PLOYET S:
By :'.lderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Oaborn
•7iERE1,S , the Board of Public Jorks has requested that the Common Council approve
the ;eduction of the work week of the hourly employees of the Board of P-zblic
',Torks from 45 hours to 421 hours, and
`:Ti3ER:,AS, the 3oard of Fublic 'Torks has requested that the Common Council approve
emergency labor rates of one and one-half times the regular hourly rate assigned
to each employee in lie. ,iof emergency labor rates of one and one-half times
the lowest rate paid in each classification ,
1017 THEfEFORE BE IT R730UT?,D, that this Common Council hereb,r approves the
aforesaid requests regarding the work_ week and emergency rates of the Board
of Public 'Torks. Carried.
_OTTET'Si,TIO_PLA'T - 1958: Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a proncsed
compensation plan for the -year 1958, and he reported that it has been approved
and recommended for adoption by the Finance Committee with one exception. He
explained that the maximum in the range for the Supt. of Fire Alarms should
be raised to "34,900.00, a matter overlooked in preparing the plan. He also
presented payroll rating schedules for all officers and employees, effective
Jan. 1, 1958, based on the new compensation plan and he recommended their
adoption too.
3T, Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy
'L;SOLVED, that the 1958 Compensation Plan be carrr�c.tOdby increasing the ma-imum
in the salary range of the Supt. of Alarms to ''4,900.00 as recommended and
that it be and hereby is in all respects approved as c(-r---ecte(,I and
3F; IT FUFTHER RESOLVED, that the schedules of salaries and/or employees of the
City of Ithaca for the year 1958, as approved by the Finance Committee, ')e
and hereby are approved and ordered filed with the Cite Cleric for the record.
In discussing the motion Alderman Johnson made the following remarks:
"Facn year there are alTvays differences of opinion as to particular depart-
mental budgets and especially so in connection with the Compensation Plan as
it affe^ts certain job classifications,
lls far as the Police and .sire Departments go, last year there was in part an
adjustment from a ` 100 incremen z to a ` 150 increment. I understood that thiF
year the Finance Committee would follow through and adjust their compensation
Schedule so that there would be a '150 increment throughout. Again , in my
opinion, this has been done only in part, To be consistent with their plans,
and to follow through with what I thought the Committee promised last year,
each job classification should be written in 1150 increments. Under the present
proposed schedule; a ne7i Sergeant would get only t50 more than a patrol-man -
not >150. This same thing applies to a Captain, Fire Lieutenant and Assistant
Fire Chief,
Cr any of these matters, I, as a Lame Duck leaving the Council in just eleven
days, feel that I shouldn't be in the position of tentatively binding the City
for the coming year. I realize the Committee has presumably spent a great deal
Of time in arriving at their proposed budget - maybe some unnecessary hours,
too. I also do not think, for the sake of time and expedience, that I should
vote against it. This year, Itll just pass, with mentioning in the way of *Tann-
ing that City taxes are going up - no question about it - there's no way to
avoid it because of increase in costs, wages, expenses of operations, etc.
l
1 9 5 8 C 0 F P^\T 5 1, T 1 0 "J P L ?
AJT!I JTS'Ci'r:CIT1E �IInTIl'iJM NAXT.NUA: Ai?NU�,L I�,TCnrT R ivT
Mayor X4,000 City Charter
City Chamberlain 5 ,300
Oeputy City Chamberlain 41000 4,600 200
City Clerk, Comptroller 5,300 7,300 250
Deputy City Clerk 4,100 5,300 200
City 1�ssessor 5,600 6,000 200
Deputy Assessor 4,400 5,000 200
Associate Assessor 500 1,000 100 Part Time
Building Commissioner 3,600 41000 200
Director of Flanning 6,600 7,600 200
Associate Planner 5 ,000 6,000 200
Director of Youth Bureau 4,700 5 ,300 200
Sealer of Weights co, 2easures 4,000 4,600 150
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'v. to Civil Service Comm. 1,200 1,500 75 Part Time
Principal Clerk 3,900 4,900 200
Election Inspectors 15 per day on 15-hr Registration
Dates
10 per day on 12-hr registration
If Days
15 per day on Election &
Primary Day
L G'L & JUDICIPL:
City Judge 5,500 Part `T'ime
Acting City Judge 15 per die Part Time
City r.ttorney 3,500 Part Time
City Prosecutor 2,000 Part Time
City Court Clerk 2,900 3,500 150
POLICE' DEFARTIINT:
Police Chief 5 ,800 6,600 200
Captain 5 ,150 5,600 150
Sergeant 4,650 5,100 15n
Patrolman 4,000 4,600 150
Radio Technician 3,900 4,450 150
Parking !-Teter Maint. Tian 3,900 4,450 150
Dog 'Tarden 600 1,000 75 Part Time
School Guards 75 per month Part Time
Meter Checkers 1.50 it hour Part Tine
FIL7� DEPT RTI MATT:
Fire Chief 5 ,800 6,600 200
Asst. Fire Chief 5,150 5,600 150
Fire Lieutenant 4,650 5 ,100 150
Supt. of Fire Alarms 4,150 4,750 150
Fireman 4,000 4,600 150
E-`1 IT.MrTG & ALLIED:
Supt. of Fub. Works 8,100 11,400 300
Asst, to Supt. of Pub. 'Tks.
(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 41400 150
Engr. Aide 3,200 3,650 150
Inspector-Engineering 4,000 4,900 150
City Forester 4,700 5,500 200
Plumbing Inspector 4;000 4,600 150
Draftsman 3,300 4,200 150
LABOR
Janitor 2;800 3,100 150
Supervisor 2.58 2.82 .04 pr. hr.
Foreman 2.24 2.48 .04 " "
Skilled 2,01 2.17 .04 it "
Semi-skilled 1.84 2.00 .04 "
Laborer 1.60 1.80 .04 " "
Golf Course Manager 65.00 pr. wk.
Groundsman 73,,00 it "
Cleaner 47.00 " it
Seasonal Laborer 1.40 " hr.
EIIERGRMCY RATES:
Emergency rates paid to Board of Public ?ni,;,ks employees shall 1,e oue and ono--half
times the regular hourly rate assigned to each employee.
APPROVED AND ADOP`i :D BY THE COI1,O�T COTINUIh
THIS 20th. DAY OF D�CEI73'�'R. 2957
1K0
Ma—IST&ATIVS & GEMPL SALARY HAMEL
F,--,ro]:L 1.stings
Effective Jan. 1, TV,
7ame of Snplayee Title 1048 Selan-
JoHn F. Y-yvr 4,000
oeo A Kean City Clerk, Comptroller 7,050
H.J. 3insebaugh Deputy Cit7 Clerk 5 ,100
Susan Hastin7s Sr. Acct. Clerk 3,500 Provisional
Bar bra. 3nrrus Sr. Clerk 5,1.;.50
Regina Lacko SterogrEpher 2,?50 Provisional
F.J. Lavert-,,r Supt. Pub. Ohs. 11,400
94J. Ryan Principal Clerk 4,900
L.H. Gass City AgAneer P,050
E.M. lelchen, Jr. Asst. Ongineer 4,Y50 Provisional
J.A. Dougherty Juni6r 1?0 46 0 Fern nneat-12/11/57
K.J. Rapelee Sr. Error. Aide 4,400,
M. Fisted C ler lk 2,500
ien a c h %gr. ?ide 3,200 Provisional
L.J. Fruntz, Janitor 3,100
R.S. Baker City Forester 5 ,500
Meline EMT, City Chayberla2n 5 300,
john light Deputy City Charberinin 4,400
Dory Benson, br. Acct. Clerk 3,6501
Doris Olney 'Accoll-t Clerk 3'noo
Shirley rich Account Clerk 0 SN"
Judith MoVal Clerk 2,650 Perm-nert-1057
Harrv- hoc h-ood Bldg. Commissioner 3000
W. Underhill '.'erp. Draftsman 1.50 per hr.
Dore OrRmny• Terp. Clerk 1.50 per hr.
S.F. "edrow Sealer -.", '--easures L,,,600
Taylor Levis Trnffic Consultant 5.00 per hr.
Edward J. Case- City Judge 51500
Jones J. Cl7nes , jr. City Attorney 3,500
Virgil huegsegger City Frosecuta; 2,000
14jorie Pick Senior Clerk ?,000 Provisional
Kathleen auin--ri Senior Clerk 0
Bertha L. Crysier Senior typist j'soo
1dward J. Dixon Assessor 5 ,000
CIO Celistri Deputy Assessor 5,000
J►A. Leachtenauer Assoc. Assessor I'"
H.T. Heidt, Jr. Pssoc. Assessor son
J. Doss Secly Civil Service Co,--tl- 1,2,-',0
i-W. Hill Director Tbuth Bureau 5 ,?5('
Judith 3arkhausen City Court Clsrk 2,90n
larilyn ':yard. 9terowerher 2 Jor')
LLJJ !S" �77 AI, 7� LT
r?--1 - s t I -�.1 T 'PA C,
-';ffectj-vr-- Jpn. 1, lc,58
� ,T,.dater ater (K7 Se7 r Dept. Farrro'l
-7 Title jP58 :gala.ry
.�lTne of Erp—m(Z-e-
6sst. to l2ub. �Pks '�,'�00
Ches.
�rpy Flurnbin -j7s-rector 1l,,250
Dorothy 17-arris Sr. StenoF. 3 ,55`?
Al OT
-,,D B-," FI,"A,C,' C17,
POLICE D1-;PAET1,E-TT
Pe-
.7roll Fatingrs
Affective January 1, 1958
Urn of-IL010yep- Title NO saiDir-%,
William Simmers Chief Koe
Herbert L. VanOstrend Capt. 5400
Ronald J. cpsciotti 5400
Donald -?iallenberk 0950
Raymond Mkinsoan 4950
Raymond Price 4950
Lem R. Cornelius 05 0
John L. Bro"r. 4950
Russell R. Savey 4650
Elett C. Brooks Patrolman 4600
Herbert S. Cummings It 4600
.Aenry B. Johnson it K no
Lawrence P. Griffen if A 0 n11;
Albert 0. Curry 4600
John F. 1 Mull'a 4600
Robert E. Spencer 4400
Robert A. Day Moo
Joseph Y. Curnings 4600
Everett A. Fobinso"In Ono
Donald 1. Tompkins Woo
Clifford H. Axtell Woo
Frederick J. Alexender 4600
Richard T. Parr, jr. •600
Daniel E. Pardon 4600
Leland G. Wilkinson 4600
Lay Van Ornar , Jr. 4600
Joseph F. Jamarusty 4600
,MtTL- J. To-t,,,nsend Woo
Leon J. 013ranski iLi5 C)
Richard B. Rohrer 05a
Billy J. Belous 0
JC1-n 2. ca-ro?'7d C)n
-d-ward Traynor 4300
David 7ornan 4300
-'.tcbert i3. "'Tilt ox 0150
Ralph V. Pasch, Jr. 4150
Walter S. Pagliaro 4150
",-aiirice A. -2cnnn i 4150
George 1. GrOF 4000
Ke,�ne .,. -;3rown asst. Radio Tech. 05r
Jol!-n T. Feller Park Leter -"?-45 0
Gail 1 . Chase Sr. Stenog. POO Provisional
Joan A. Stoughton Tyrist 2350 Provisional
Chester Y. Armstrong Dog -!Tarden
- I
APPAO'l Q 0,11I.- -'C'; COYAYTT'-;!�
FIRE DEPARTVENT
Payroll Ratings
Effective January 1, 1958
Name of Employee Title 1958 Salary
Frank Stamp Chief $6000.00
Charles Weaver Asst. Chief 5400.00
Richard Gregg Asst. Chief 5150.00
Lawrence Daniels Lieutenant 4950.00
Robert Tarbell If 4800.00
Lester Nivison Alarm Supt. 4900.00
Walter Buckingham Fireman 4600.00
Clinton Wilcox it 4600.00
James DeLan.go
►' 4600.00
Joseph Brea.rl.ey " 4600.00
Merle Ellis " 4600.00
Loyd Ellis
►' 4600.00
Donald Bennett " 4600.00
Fdward Terwilliger " 4600.00
George Genung ►' 4600.00
William Olesen If 4600.00
Malcolm Fowler '► 4600.00
George Hughes
" 4600.00
Richard Oliver " 4600.00
Bexley Wilkinson " 4600.00
Lawrence Beach " 4600.00
Donald Weaver " 4600.00
Edward Whiting " 4600.00
Maurice Protts " 4600.00
John Gainey if 4600.00
Thaddeus F-irbanks If 4600.00
Donald June
If 4600.00
Arthur Johnson If 4450.00
Carl Updike It L 450.00
John Juckett " 4300.00
Richard Little " 4300.00
Raymond Daniels If 4300.00
George Harper " 4300.00
Martin Mikula " 4150.00
Phiness Reeves " 4150.00
Stephen Weaver " 4150.00
Warren Lobdell " 4000.00
Leroy Grover " 4000.00
Erwin Park " 4000.00
Melvin Scholes " 4000.00 Prov.
Margaret Terrell Stenographer 1.50 pr hr
A_'PROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 9 _ Dec. 20, 1957
They are going to continue to rise each year unless something is done
about capital budgeting soon, so that we can look forward to the future and
plan on it, instead of having to solve our big financial burdens in one lump.
The only other way to help solve the problem, as far as I know, is to
broaden the tax base. Some of the real property owners are reaching their
limit to pay on a real property basis. Ply own personal opinion is that the
County should adopt a sales tax to help lighten the burden on the real property
owners and broaden our tax base - and I urge your County Supervisors to do so.
He concluded his remarks by wishing everyone present the best of success
duping the years ahead. Motion Carried.
PULES CF COMPENSATION PL;',_'�': Alderman Stimson reported that rules to govern the
Co.l:xi,-, -,.,,: �1s,n were adopted with the first plan in the year 1944 and have
remained the same since that time. He recommended that they be revised and
brought up to date.
FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATTO�T AGREEF'ENT: By Alderman Gee: seconded by Alderman
Visnyei
:J troHEREA.S , the Finger Lakes Association has requested the City of Ithaca to re-
new its annual contract for publicity services with said Association for the
year 1958, and
TdHEREAS , the Ithaca Chamber of Commerce has endorsed said request, and
tJHZREAS , the appropriation therefore is authorized by the Lairs of the State
of ?'ew York,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council hereby approves the
contract between the City of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes Association for the
year 1958 in the amount of ?591.90, and
BE IT FURTIM RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
and execute said contract in the name of the City of Ithaca after its approval
by the City Attorney.
In discussing the motion Alderman Stimson said that he agreed the Association
does a good job for the Finger Lakes region but that he was concerned with
paying this amount out of taxpayer's money. He noted that merchants' member-
ship is very meager. He also noted that a further meeting to discuss better
advertising for Ithaca had been held with representatives of the Association
and Chamber of Commerce and that it is hoped Ithaca will get more advertising
next year and that therefore more merchants will join the Association.
Motion Carried.
i`�"TATIVN, RUDG-T - 1.058: !lderman Stinson retorted that hc,, had met i-71th several
Members of the Council at 4 p.m, and discussed in detail the proposed budget.
He then presented and reviewed it by departments and action thereon was taken
as follows:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for the general care and maintenance of
the several departments in the General Fund under the control of the Board of
Public Works in the total amount of $496,620.00 be and hereby is approved.
Carried.
Alderman Stimson noted that the major reduction i�m the Fire department budget
was the removal of the request of funds for a new training site, modernization
of the alarm system and new fire hose.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for the Fire Department for 1958 in the
total amount of $212,538.00 be and hereby is approved.
Carried.
Alderman Stimson explained that in the final analysis the Planning Board's
budget submitted in gross amount of t22,500. will reflect a net budget of 416,5oo.
a budget item for the Senior Citizens' committee submitted in gross amount of
X700.00 will reflect a net budget of c350.00 and the Youth Bureau budget sub-
mitted in gross amount of $29,800.00 will reflect a net budget of $9,125.00.
He also explained that the Contingent Fund as submitted reflects additional
money that may be needed if retroactive social security coverage is extended
to policemen and firemen at a later date.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for items under the control of the Common
Council for 1958 in the total amount of $594,259.00 be and hereby is approved.
Carried.
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- 10 Dec. 20, 1.077
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RI�OLVED, that the tentative budget for Debt Service for 11758 in the total
amount of ')49,410.00 be and hereby is approved. Carried.
^1&erman Stimson reported that items A5 and 8 of the Construction & Permanent
Improvements budget request had been withdrawn by the Board of public ';forks
and that the Finance Committee had deleted items 1=9, 10 and 11 . He advised
that items 1 and 3 have been temporarily deleted until it is determined if they
can be financed from Capital Reserve Fund :'L3 , Street Paving.
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for Construction & Permanent Improvements
for 1958 in the total amount of '22,500,.00 be and hereby is approved.
Carried.
Aiderran St;mscn then reviewed briefly a summary of the total budget including
income estimated at this time for budget purposes which shows a total gross
budget of X1,375 ,327.00 with an estimated income of $1,310,000.00.
FIRE HOSE PURCHASE_ By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson
'ZIER]AS, the Board of Fire Commissioners has indicated a need for the purchase
of hose for 1958 in an amount of approximately ' 8,000, and
^TN.EREAS, the Finance Committee of this Common Council recorranends that the
purchase of this hose should be by sealed public bid, and
s,f,R7,AS , the public interest is best served bar this procedure,
N014 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners be authorized
to piepare sa tisfac Cory specifications and to obtain sealed bids for the
purchase o said hose, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it forward the results of this bidding to the
Common Council for its approval and action necessary for appropriation of
funds. Carried.
F=RE DEFT. TRAINIT\TG SITE": By Alderman Stimson: seconded. by Alderman uibson
T-ZIERE'19 , the Hoard of Fire Commissioners presented a budget request of U0,OCO.0(
for the developement of a training site, and a request of $11,700.00 for the
amplification and modernization of its fire alarm system, and w
'YiERF.AS , it may be possible that part of these costs may be met with aatchir.�
finds, but the availability of such funds is not now known but may be known
befo;e the adoption of a final budget fcr 1958, and
`)KEREfiS , this Common Council views these requests as related to capital budget-
ing, and
"IFEREAS , matters of capital budgeting are to be referred to the Planning Bo,.rd
ir_ accordance with a resolution of this Common Council and
'^TfEREAS, the Planning Board will report on Capital budgeting to this Common
Council by April 1, 1958, in time for provision of capital budgeting in -the
final budget for 1958,
701n? 'THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this total request for $51,700 be referred
to the Planning Board for study and report to this Common Council, in con-
ference with the Board of Fire Commissioners.
Carried.
alderman Murphy warned that indefinite delay in providing a training site :gill
seriously :Interfere with the Department's training program. Alderman Gibson
concurred and said that the site should be ready by June 1st. if possible a^
dtimmer is the best time of year to promote a training program.
it"T:'B RSHIP IV N.Y. ST,A.T7 ASSESSOR'S ASSOCIATIO'J:
By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei
'PNEREAS , the City of Ithaca may become a member of the .New York State Asne.3sor's
A,gsociation under Chapter 1 of the Laws of 1956, and
;7HEREAS , THE City of Ithaca's population is assessed a fee of `40.00 for 3
regular memberships and 2 associate memberships, and
WEREA_S , there has been provided in the Budget of the Assessor, account no. 111,
a sum of `40,00
ArC17 THEREFORE B° IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca become a member of the
'lew York State Assessor's Association; and that the Assessors, the Mayor and
or the City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute all necessary
applications and forward the fee of 140.00 when the same shall bruoom* clue
and payable for the year 1958.
Carried.
BUDGET REOUISITIOMS FOR THE YEAR 1958
To: The Mayor & Common Council!
Budget requiditidns fop the year 1958, as filed by the various City Department,
have been compiled and are presented herewith for Council consideration as follows:
1956 1957 1958 1958
1. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Eudaet Estimate Tentative
110 City Clerk $22,950 241000 24,200 24,200
114 Bd. Pub. T,,Torks Admin. 17,035 17,710 18,010 18,010
116 City Engineer 21,730 28,180 29,780 29,280
119 City Hall 18,000 18,000 17,000 19,500
119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 8,865 6,000 8,000 2,390
161 Street Cleaning 21,048 22,235 22,235 22,235
162 Refuse and Garbage 53,914 53,400 56,800 56,800
168 Storm Sewers 11,283 12,218 12,718 12,218
169 1%,osquito Control 3,000 3,000 3,000 3 ,000
180 Street Lighting 32,000 32,000 35 ,350 35,350
L81 Highway Maintenance 98,059 97,500 107,000 104,470
182 Snow & Ice 22,197 23 ,077 25,500 25,500
183 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 3,020 2,400 20400 2,400
184 Bridge Maintenance 24,169 23,784 20,034 16,250
185 Creeks If 8,190 8,050 8,050 8,050
186 Machine Shop 8,995 8,900 10,260 10,260
18`7 Traffic_ Control 14,369 17,757 18,097 18,097
2iO Forestry Division 38,710 40,310 42,660 41,310
2-1 OA Tree Removal - contract 10,000
231 Percy Field
6,896
232 Stewart rack 23,000 22,300 24,750 22,400
234 Golf Co-a,-fie 10,910 11,275 13, 75 12,900
250 Him. Parking Areas 1,334 1,300 1,700 1,700
251 Mun. Comfort Station 1,000 400
252 Cemetery 9,406 9,600 9,600 9,,00
253 Airport 2,316 2,250 2:750 1,200
TOTAL BD. PUB. 1e0. L8 --
2.396 $495,64653 ,75a 45,620
2. FIRE, DF F11FT 1fNT
132 Fire Fighting 167,450 200,850 294,938 207,288
133 Fire Bldgs. 5,250 5,250 5x250 5 ,250
x')172,700 206,100 3100,188 212,533
3� U-,MER CQ-,T'1'ROL OF COU T(-,T_L
101 Common Council 780 1,122 6,700 5,900
102 Ma-Tors Office 4,600 4,350 4,350 4 -)
s G
-,
103 Chaise:�, in 22,015 22,700 23,625 23,
3;?5
111 1:;:-e3 S C)- -;-4,o o 0 14,-.00 14,230
4,950 4,900 5,900 4,900
Ci�:'i:i S ,n�,ice 1,700 1,700 1,550 1,500
Flec _c-is 7,695 7,496 7,828 12,022
11:3 City Cotun"- 17,075 19,300 18,225 18.,57r
121 Planr._; ? fsoard 22,350 26,950 23,900 22,500
7.22 runic;., ;31 S:;?: Teo:z 2,500 2,250 2,250
123 City �:1 i,G='1 a i 75 75 1v0
?_28 Employees Ret,> Sv:>tem 88,542 87,053 /4,687 94,6087
1.23r1 Social -Security � 2,500 12,800 28,960 18,900
129 Unc,ist;r_*gated 615 613 660 6�,0
130 Police 194,454
215,580 233,14o 229,290
134 Bldg , Comm. 8,125 10,450 9,400 7,OjO
135 Board of Zoning Appeals 200 200 200
137 Sealer o `Tts. & Fsrs. 5 ,200 5 ,250 5,350 5 9150
i,8 Public Pound 1,100 1,100 1,J_00 x100
139 Parking Meters 13,250 22,079 15 ?-50 13flU1O
260 Miscel. Exp. 38,575 38,245 43,150 4J,IJ0
261 'Torkmens Comp. 5,500 6,000 6,000 6,000
Youth Commission 9,250 28,250 29,850 29,800
Contingent Fund 26.114.41 25.000 35,000 35,000
TOTAL UNDER COLNTCIL 1489,340.41 557,463 611,490 594,259
195 Y 1951r 1958 1958
4. DEBT.SERVICE Budget Budget. Estimate Tentative
270 Principal 34,000 34,000 35,000 35,000
271 Interest 9,780 9,170 8,560 8,560
273 Int. on Temp. Loans 600 3,775 5,700 5 ,850
Total DEBT SERVICE 6b,3E3 4679 49,260 49,410
CONSTR. & PERM. II9PROVEIENTS
1. Surface treatment of dirt streets 15,000
2. Curb & Gutter renewal 10,000 10,000
3. Gravel basing of streets 10,000
4. I'iachine paving of new gravel
based streets 5 ,200 5,200
3
5. Tompkins Street Storm Sewer ,800
6. Extend guard rail on Cliff St. 1,500 1,500
7. Concrete wall facing on Frosh Alley 5,800 5 ,800
8. Concrete wall facing - Cascadilla Creek 2,500
9. Gunite facing of Six Mile Creek Wall 6,300
10. Replace concrete wall - Casca. Creek 14,800
11. Additional drainage near Navy Bldg. 4,000
15,840 19,960 78,900 22,500
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.. Taks. M82,396.00 495,646.00 4961,620
2. Bd. of Fire Comm. 172,700.00 206,100.00 212,538
3. Under Common Council 489,340.41 557,463.00 594,259
TOTAL PiAINTENA"CE 1,144,436.41 1,259,209.CO 1,3C3,L',17
4. DEBT SERVICE 44,380.00 46,945.00 49,410
TOTAL CURRE1JT EXPE'�TSE 1,188,816.41 1,306,154.00 1,352,827
5. Const. & Perm Imp. 15 ,840.00 19,960.00 22,500
Golf Course Clubhouse 9,600.00
TOTAL ALL REC'UISITIONS 1,214,256.41 1,326,114.00 1,375 ,327
6. 'CAPITAL RESERVES ------ --------
GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1,214,256.41 1,?26,114.00 1,375,327
Surplus from prior year 116,685.18 98,810.22 50,000
Iviscel. Revenues 407,150.00 463 ,343.00 465,000
523,835.18 562,153.22 515,000
Taxes on assessed value of
$76,713,470 $9.00 per M.
for 1956 . . . . .. . . . .. .. ....... . .690,421.23
On Ass'd. value of $77,167,756
`= ;9.90 per T� for 1957 .. .. •0. . 763,960.78
Estimated for 1958 -' $9.90••• ...••.•. ••.. .. .. . ... ..... 795,000
TOTAL INCOME 1,214,256.41 1,326,114. -1,310000
Respectfully Submitted
Geo A.Blean
60 City Clerk
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-• 11 - Dec. 20, 1957
CEi U9: _ By 1.1derman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gee
1HEREAu' , a material increase in the present population in the City of Ithaca
is apparent, and
^iHEREAS , the City of Ithaca will increase in population by the annexation "co
beanme effective on January 1, 1958, and
'NEREAS , State Assistance is based on population at $6.75 per capita, and
''HEREAS, the costs of a special federal census is estimated not to exceed
`2,000, and
vHEREAS , the budget for 1958 includes an item of $2,000 in account no 101,
Common Council, for the aforesaid purpose,
'\TO`1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk conclude the
necessary negotiations with the United States Bureau of Census for the
completion of a special census as authorized by law at an expense not to
exceed $2,000. Carried.
FIRE RATES: Alderman Stimson reported that a public I�dministrative Service
located in Chicago, Ili. has indicated to the Mayor that it will make a study
of all Fire Department matters relating to the anticipated increase in fire
insurance rates.un less additional paid personnel is provided by the City, at
a cost of not to exceed $1,500.00
`-> IPTER DFPI' BUDGET - FINAiUCINC: Alderman Stimson reported that the budget 'or
the T^later �_ Sewer Departments has not been approved by the Board of Public
rte; 1,lorks yet but that the Council may expect to receive it early in 1958.
He also reported that the Finance Committee is continuing its study with the
Board of proposed financing of improvements to the sewer system.
PARKI'TG viiJER CHECKERS: By Alderman Gee: seconded by Alderman Gibson.
RESOLVED, that School Guards be hired as parking meter checkers with the autht>i A
to issue parking tickets for all standing violations from Jan. 1, 1958 to June
30, 1958 or until such time as the Civil Service Commission presents a list, of
qualified candidates, whichever event comes first; at the present rate of x'1.50
per hour for a total of 30 hours per week.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDI"A�TCL ANR�TDNjTM: Alderman Osborn presented several amendments to
the Traffic ordinance for adopticn, -
By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Horn
RESOLVED, that Article XX, Schedule I, Section 180, One Tray Streets, of the
Traffic Ordinance be amended as follows:
^. Ev del.etinp,:
1; Tioga Street, between Green Street and State Street -northbound traffic
only.
2. Green Street, between 1.,eadow Street and Tioga Street - eastbound traffic
only.
9, By f� d(-I in p:
1. Seneca '-,ay, between State Street and "Seneca Street - westbound traffic
only.
2. Green Street , between lbadow Street and '-east State Street - eastbound
traffic only,
'YES. 10
AYS: 0 Carried and approved.
I
y Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Harrison
ESOLVED, that ARTICLF XX, Schedule II, Section 131, 'through =streets, of to
Traffic Ordinance be amended as follows:
A. Pv deleting:
1., 'Test Green Street, except at the intersection of South Meadow Stre:1t.
2. State Street, from its intersection with Mitchell Street to its inter-
section with Floral Avenue and Cliff Street.
43. By 1_ddin�:
1; Green Street from the east line of South meadow Street through the inter-
section at Fast State Street.
2. State Street from its intersection with ilitchell Street to its inter-
section with Floral t^venue and Cliff Street, except the east bound
travelled portion of East State Street at its intersection with Fast
Green Street.
Yc. 10
1Y : 0 Carried and approved.
- 12 - ''?ec. 2G, 19`7
;y 'Iderman Osborn: seccnded by Alderman T-forn
�T':�OIULD, that ARTICLE X, Schedule III, Section 182, Parkinr� :-:rohibited Lt
all times on certain streets, of the Traffic Ordnance be amended by adding
t,.ereto the following:
T'ast Green Street, between Tioga Street and State Street - both sides.
Seneca `!ay, between State Street and Seneca Street - both sides.
-North Aurora Street, from Cascadilla Creek to Yates Street - east side,
'uarry Street, fron State Street to 9uffalo Street - west side.
alentine Place - both sides
soot. Street - both sides
Robert^ Flacr: - both lidos
Bryant Avenue, from Delaware Avenue to Ithaca 'Coal - pest side.
Aldermen Visnyei and Johnson expressed their concern over the problem of all-
night parking when parking is prohibited at all times on one side of any street.
Alderman Osborn advised that in the interest of public safety; convenience and
general welfare the action to prohibit parking on these particular streets is
recommended by the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and the Asst. Traffic Engineer.
She also advised that the matter is the subject of more study by her committee.
A ThS: 10
."T Y'S: 0 Carried and anrroved.
By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gentle
R 'JOTINED, that PRTICLE XIIi, Section 119b, Parking '�=eters, of the Traffic
Ordinance be amended to read as follows:
In any of the parking meter zones or in any part or 'cortion of said
separately designated narking meter zones the Board of Fublic Forks may
cause a parking meter to be installed at each space in such zone or zones which
in its discretion is available for the parking of a vehicle or vehicles, and
there shall be plainly indicated on each of such meters the time limitation
during which said space nay be occupied. Such time limitation shall be
designated by appropriate Notice posted in rroximity of said meters ,
AYES 10
'.?YS G Carried and apj,,roved.
ry Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gentle
R' SO;LIUTED, that ARTICLF XTII, Section 119c , Parking Meters, of the Traffic
Ordinance be amended to read as follows:
Parking meters installed in narking meter zones established as aforesGid_,-
or hereafter to be established, shall be placid immediate.,, adjacent to the
in�'_ividual parking spaces hereafter described. Each parking meter shall be set
in such a manner as to show or display by a signal that the parking space
adjacent to such meter is or is not legally in use. Each parking meter so in-
stalled shall indicate by nroper legend the legal parking time established b,v
the City, and when onerated shall indicate, by some appropriate device the
duration of the period of legal parking and on the expiration of such period
shrill indicate illegal over-parking.
„ Y'' O Carried and a-pT•.roved,
COMP"ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
DECEIMER 202 1957
City Chamberlain $ 4.57
Ithaca Delivery Inc. 3.00
Ithaca Printing Service 64.00
Ithaca Office Equipment Co. 188.02
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 63.78
New York State Electric & "as Corp. 13.16
James J. Clynes Jr. 100.00
Edward Thomason Co. 45.00
New York Telephone Co. 31.94
C,eorge F. Brampton, M. D. 10.00
Malcolm J. Mann, 1.. D. 20.00
Mary H. Darling 50.00
Van Nat-a Office Equipment Co, Inc. 29.16
Paul E. Killion, Inc. 14.71
New York Telephone Co. 68. 60
T. G. Miller' s Sons Paper Co. 3.82
William T. Pritchard 1,884.00
American Photocopy Equip. Co. 404. 65
Stallman Distributing Corp. 1. 30
r tional Welding 4. 50
--Zioga Auto Parts 14.34
Stallman Distributing Corp. .7
Henry R. Head 22. 69
College Spy 5. 25
Wes & Les Diner 14.30
Olympia Restaurant 22.30
The Ithaca. Journal 5.04
Johnny' s Welding Service 5.50
Shepard' s Bike Shop 5.50
Chairman Workmen' s Compensation Board 216.10
William L Hewitt 40. 25
Taylor D. Lewis 67.50
Tompkins County Trust Co 19756. 25
First National Bank of Ithaca 1,756. 25
Montgomery-Ward 58.00
Robinson & Carpenter 41. 2
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 58.41
T. G. Miller' s Sons Pa:pe-r Co. 14.71
The Ithaca Journal 20.40
Lent ' s Inc. 8.95
. Petrtllose-Ithaca Laundries 7.15
Charles Locke 168.00
Hickey ' s Music Store ?2. 27
Wayne Bliss 7.88
APP V D Y FI`I C C2�irITTEE
- 13 - Dec. 20, 1957
y Alderman ?corn: seconded by Alderman Gentle
F,SOL i,D, that the first paragraph of ARTICLE XIII, Section 120, Parking time ,
limit, of the Traffic Ordinance be amended to read as follows:
The time limitation for the occupancy of parking space in the zones
designated in the schedules attached to this ordinance or hereafter to be
designated and the charge made for the occupancy of each such parking space
and the money to be placed in the meter in each particular space by the person
using any such parking space in such zone or zones shall be as designated by
appropriate nctice posted in the proximity of said meter,
AYES: 10
'TA YS: 0 Carried and approved.
The following remards
were made by the Mayor:
u'
"T,"ith the budget presented I would like to take this opportunity to thank
Yr. Stinson, the Chairman of the Finance Committee for all the work he did
in preparing it,
1 know that he spent many hours on it and the paring of many items shows the
excellent job he did in keebing the budget as low as possible.
The members of the Finance Committee and other members of the Council also
deserve the thanks of the City for the time spent and the help given Mr.
Stinson on this tremendous job. "
Alderman Stinson acknowledged the Mayor's thanks and in turn thanked the
other members of the Finance Committee, all other members of the Council who
partcipated, the City Attorney, City Clerk and all department heads for their
united help and fine cooperation extended him during review of the budget.
NEXT NQETING: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gentle
WHEREAS, both the special council meeting provided for Yn the Charter of the
Cir,y of Ithaca 5.n the year following an election of a new administration , and
the regular meeting in a,:cordance with said Charter, fall on January 1, 1958,
and
,1112REAS, the consensus of this Council arrroves the ;postponing of these concurrent
meetings
'VO",T THEREFORE BF IT RESOLVED, that the special and regular meetings, both Falling
by Charter on January 1, 1958, be postponed until January 2, 1958, at 7:30 P.P-I.
Carried..
Gn ITLOti-' the meeting was adjourned.
Geo A Blean
City Clerk