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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1959 COPFiON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS r,ITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. fiegular Meeting 7:30 P•m• January 7, 1959 PRESENT: ayor - Ryan Aldermen - hurphy, Piazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanNarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connoll--, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn rttorney - Clynes Chief of Police - VanOstrand Director of Planning - Wallick "lerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber 1�;INUTES: Minutes of the special meeting held December 23, 1958 were duly approv, , DAnkGE CLAIM - ARCHIE CORNELIUS: The Clerk read a letter from Cobb, Cobb & Simpson, attorneys for General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corp. Ltd. , -which carries the City's liability policy. It advised that an action has been brought in Supreme Court by Archie Cornelius against the City for damages to his building at 111 E. Clinton Street alleged to have been caused by the negligence of the city in failing to erect proper creek walls tQ protect his property. The policy limits coverage to property when "caused by accident" and it was the contention of the company that several of the allegations of the claimant do not constitute "accident". It was therefore recommended that the City Attorney be authorized to participate in the litigation in order to protect the City's interests in any matters not covered by the policy. By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the Council accepts the recommendations in this matter without admitting any liability whatsoever on the part of the City; and that the City :Attorney be authorized and directed to participate in the litigation of this claim, including the trial, to protect the City's interests. Carried. i' AIRPORT LEASE: Mr. James E. Mann, Lyons, N.Y. appeared before the Council and reaffirmed his desire to lease the municipal airport. He presented and read a prepared statement on the subject and distributed copies of his statement to each alderman. Pir. Richard Compton and Mr. Kenneth H. Tompkins, Jr. appeared in support of Air. Mann and both urged that the airport be not closed. The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had studied Mr. Mann's requesi and, in view of conditionq* cited under which he would like to undertake the operation of the airport, had recommended to the Council that the airport be closed. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman hurphy RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Works Relations and Finance Committees for joint study and report thereon as soon as possible. Carried. L.V.R.R, CO. PASSEMBR SERVICE: Mayor Ryan presented and read the following statement on this subject: "During the past few weeks many official and unofficial organizations and groups have taken action concerning the proposal by the Lehigh Valley Railroad to abandon all passenger service between Buffalo and New York. This action would eliminate all rail service for passengers through Ithaca. I now call on the Common Council to take a stand on this request, by pass- t-,q an appropriate resolution. There can be no question but what the railroads are losing money, particularly on passenger service. This was clearly brought out-by President Major in a neet- ing that I attended in New York City several weeks ago. In my opinion, with federal government help I believe the railroads could give limited passenger service and modernize equipment. There is preoedent for such action by the federal government in their aid to other public trans- 'Portation agencies. The air-ti-noes through dire-at subsidies and the busses throuo'-1 the federal highway lwogrem. Thexefox% I suggest that a resolution be adopted by the Co mton Council in- cluding the following points; 1. That our representative and Senators in Congress be requested to introduce legislation requesting the federal goverrb " to help the Lehigh Valley Railroad and other railroads financially in an effort to maintain limited passenger service. 2 - January 7, 1959 2, Request the Interstate Commerce Commission to continue passenger service until the question of federal help is settled. " The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Supervisors enclosing a copy of a resolution adopted by it regarding this matter and suggesting that the Council adopt a similar resolution. ".lderman Connolly opposed the 1st. point of the Mayor's suggestion that the Council go on record as favoring and requesting federal aid for railroads. He maintained that the Interstate Commerce Commission will have to decide on how to maintain passenger service, whether through federal aid or otherwise. In the ensuing discussion during which it was generally agreed that passenger service should be continued if at all possible, Alderman Horn suggested that the Mayor formalize his recommendation in the form of a resolution for consideration at the next meeting. Mayor Ryan agreed to do this and distribute copies thereof to the Alderman prior to the next meeting of the Council. ACTING CITY JUDGE, Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Edward W. King as Acting City Judge for a term of one year, ending December 31, 1959, and asked Council confirmation thereof, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Edward W. King as Acting City Judge for the term of one year, ending December 31, 1959, be approved and confirmed. Carried. .,�,. COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Louis S. Pickering as a Commissioner of Public Works for a term of six .years, ending December 31, 1964, and asked for Council confirmation thereof, By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Louis S„ Pickering as a Commissioner of Public Works for a term of six years, ending December 31, 1964,be approved and confirmed. Carried. AYES: 12 ABSTAINING: 2 - Stimson, Stallman APPOINTMENTS: Kayor Ryan then announced the following appointments which do not require Council approval: Yember of Housing Authority Fred A. Rogalsky 5 yrs, ending Oct. 17, 1963 Examining Bd. of Electricians Robert T. O'Neil 3 yrs, ending Dec. 31, 1961 Examining Bd. of Plumbers Frank A. Bangs 3 yrs, ending Dec. 31, 1961 Member of Planning Board Mrs. Elizabeth Lee 3 yrs, ending Dec. 319 1961 Member of Planning Board Leonard Miscall 3 yrs, ending Dec. 31, 1961 Member of Appeals on Bldg. Code J.V. Leonard 3 yrs, ending Dec. 311 1961 Member of Bd,, of Zoning Appeals Jack Goodman 3 yrs, ending Dec. 31, 1961 " if " it if it John C. Burns, Jr, 3 yrs, ending Deco 31, 1961 It It if It " If Mrs. Myrtie O'Neill 3 yrs, ending Dec. 31, 1961 He also announced that he had appointed H. Stilwell Brown as Chairman of the Planning Board. ACTING MAYOR: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that appointment of an Acting Mayor be made under Roberts Rules of Order, sections 46 and 66, similar to the procedure followed January 2, 1958 for like purpose. Carried. The Clerk conducted a poll of members by secret ballot which resulted in 12 ballots cast for Alderman Gibson, one for Alderman Stimson and one for Alderman Murphy, The Mayor declared Alderman Gibson duly appointed Acting Mayor for the ensuing year., Q:FICIAL 1VET^1SP�,PFR• By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson 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. DEPOSITORIES: By Alderrro n Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 33 of the City Charter of the City of Ithaca, the First National Bank and the TomTkins County 'l�jzst Company be and they hereby are designated as the 47>1,fic3,-j1 r1Q1>o-;Itor�es for all city funds for the ensuing year as follows: 3 _ January 7, 1359 FIRST NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST COMPANY' Water and Sewer Fund Fire Relief Fund TCMPKINS COUNTY TRUST- COFiPANT City of Ithaca, General Fund Capital Reserve Fund #3-Paving #4-Bridges #5-Public Works Equip. #7-Off Street Parking #9-General Municipal Bldg. 410-Fire Training Center Spencer Rd. Area Sewet System Sewer Construction Fund Sewage Treatment Plant Emp'1 Social Security Contributions Emp'1 Savings Bonds Account Workmen's Compensation Reserve (Time Account)- Arterial Highway Fund it " Firemen's Felief Fund it Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assoc. if " Survey and Planning Account Advance Contract T .Y. State City Cemetery Fund Hillick Cemetery Fund Storms Cemetery Fund Holmes-Stamp Cemetery Fund State Highway Naintenance Fund COLD%TERAL To SECURE DEEOSITS: The City Attorney presented for approval a revised. agreement with the Tompkins County Trust Company requiring it to deposit $460,000.0(' of approved collateral in`a safe deposit box of its own or in a designated _�,Tew York City bank to secure city deposits. The Clerk reported that under a similar agreement dated'July 7, 1942 the First National Bank & Trust Company is required to deposit $200,000.00 for like purpose. He reported further that there is now on deposit in a safe deposit box in the Trust Company $460,000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds and that under. an escrow agree- ment approved by the Council there is on deposit with the Chase Manhattan Bank of New York the sum of $2009000.00 in U.S. Treasury Bonds to secure deposits in the First National Bank & Trust Company, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the revised agreement with the Tompkins County Trust Company as presented by the City Attorney be and it hereby is approved, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the First National Bank & Trust Company as reported by the City Clerk be approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried. FUBLIC OFFMA15 ' BONDS: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Balding. 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 1959: NA11E TTI_TIF AMOUNT BOND NO. Adehue L. Shaw City Chamberlain $50,000.00 Columbia Casualty Cc: F B 199777 - F Edward J_ Camay City Judge 2,000.00 Columbia Casualty Co F 199778 - F _. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE: City Clerk 2,000.00 Deputy City Clerk 2,000.00 Sr. Acct. Clerk 1,000.00 Account Clerk 1?000100 Stenographer 10000.00 Columbia Casualty Co. No. 199779 - C 4 - January 7, 1959 Position Schedule Bond CITY CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE Deputy Chamberlain 5,000.00 Sr. Acct. Clerk 5,000.00 Account Clerk 5,000,00 Account Clerk 5,000.00 Clerk 5,000.00 CITY COURT Acting City Judge 2,000.00 City Marshall 1,000.00 City Court Clerk 2,000.00 Clerk - Traffic Court 1,000.00 Z`° Carried. REGULAR MEETING DATE: By Alderman Sti,mson. seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVEp, that the regular meeting date of the Common Council be set for 7:3(1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month. Carried. LOCAL LAW: V A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND SECTION 221 OF THE ITHACA CITY CHARTER TN RELATION TO ACTIONS AGAINST THE CITY ffD LIABILITY FOR SIDEWALK INJURIES, ETC. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Osborn BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Section 221 of the Ithaca City Charter be and it hereby is deleted in its entirety and the following substituted as a new Section 221: "The City of Ithaca shall not be liable for the damage or injury sustained by any person in consequence of any street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk in said city, being out of repair, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed by snow, ice, or otherwise or in any way or manner, unless written notice of the defective, unsafe, dangerous or obstructed condition of said street, highway, bridge, culvert, sidewalk or crosswalk shall have been given to the Board of Public 1,4orks of said city, or at the office of the Board of Public Works of said city to the person having charge thereof, at least twenty-four hours previous to said damage or injury. This section applies to claims of infants and all other persons. No action may be maintained for damages or injuries to persons or property caused or sustained as aforesaid, unless the action is commenced within one year after such damages or injuries were sustained. This section applies to claims of infants and all other persons. The place of trial of all actions or proceedings against the city or any of its boards or officers shall be in the County of Tompkins, unless changed by order of the court." sect iori 2. This Local law shall take effect immediately. AYES: 14 NAYSc 0 Carried. Apps by me -' day a Jwmary 1959 and designated Local Law No. 1 .. 1959. 'I1rD iA GARTER OCAS L N0 ACAI\uT TY� LIA FOE. DAMAGES, ETC. 1<i()TICE is hereby, liven that the Mayor &ypor will hold a loUblic hearing at 1 WO;A;M. on January 13, 1959 in the q Cn Council Chamber, City Hall, I 3�t.Y. to hear anyone interested i t%',.proposed local law amending "t3on 221 of the City Charter re- 'abl for damag s, etc. GEO. A. BL31kN, w; e I9u9 ' City Clerk _ 5 _ January 7, 1959 ITHACA COLLEGE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had -approved y in principle the sale of certain public lands in the Six Mile Creek water shed area with the understanding that the Council set forth the procedure for the sale at a later date. By Alderman Beldini: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the Council endorse the recommendation of the Board of Public Works and approve in principle the sale of certain public lands in the Six Nile Creek water shed area, adjacent to the VanNatta Dam. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT _ VET. VOL. FIREMEN: The Clerk read the annual report of the Veteran Volunteer Firemens Association for the year 1958 and it was accepted and ordered filed. ANNUAL REPORT - DAMAGE CLAMZ: The Clerk presented a report,in summary, of damage claims filed against the City of Ithaca for the year ending December 31, 1958, as required by Section 50-F of the General Municipal Law which showed the following information: Nun er Filed Tune 30 Automobile property damage 1 Automobile Bodily injury and property damag �3 Public Liability - Personal Injury 14 " it - Property Damage Of the 68 claims filed, 31 were settled, 1 denied and 36 still pending. The report was accepted and ordered filed. FIR? DEPT. RUG: Attorney Clynes reported that he had filed a claim for the rug at No. 7 Fire Station which was alleged to have been damaged as a result of building repairs done by the City. He advised that he had received a con= promise settlement of $50.00 and recommended its acceptance. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the settlement be accepted and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a release in full settlement thereof. Carried. FIRE DEPT, AUDIT: Alderman Stinson presented the Fire Department audits dated December 8th. and December 27, 1958. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that they be made a part of these minutes. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. SPECI4L AUDIT: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee had met on December 31, 1958 and made a final audit of bills for 1958. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn 'MEREAS, this Common Council authorized its Finance Committee to act as an auditing committee to audit and approve the remainder of the bills for 1958, with the power to order them paid, and NHEREAS, the Finance Committee desires to submit its action to this Council for ratification in accordance with the aforesaid resolution, NOIJ THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves and ratifies the action of its Finance Committee of December 31, 1958, in auditing and aPpr<ving for payment the final bills for 1958 in the amount of $608.47, and concurs in the order that they be paid. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUND SNOW & ICE REMOVAL: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance committee, under authority granted to it by the Common Council, had authorized the transfer of $4,000.00 within Current Appropriations from budget account -`184, bridge maintenance, to item #182, snow and ice control. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman `A EREAS, this Common Council empowered its Finance Committee to authorize any transfer of appropriations to budget account #182, snow and ice control, needed from December 23rd, to the end of the year, and 141MAS, the Finance Committee on December 319 1958 authorized the .transfer of $4,00000 to said budget item #182, N01.r THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council approves and ratifies the action of its Finance Committee of December 31, 1958 in an respects. Carried. ONOM CCiii`1011 FROC,-TMTT TilS l'IT DIP IFET Jrmuory 7, 1959 City Chamberlin t 19.00 1 ..iry P. Steelman City of Tth9o.-1 10.83 .Torton Prirtirr Co. 22.00 Iii los Tilt on I TOTAL '197.11 \ ....0/ ^1.-PR0T,D 1-3Y FINANCE coNrivrTFE Idett21 I f i , I / i'W —- \ ..../ ) -- --- ______ The Boarr-1 of Pire Of -thrr Git�,, of Ithaca, do hereby certify that the followin7 is a 1i1,1.t of tne ' ills audited at their re - lac eeting h e ­ , m 8 58 i Onay. - eceber t 19 , the original bills beim, 11iereto attaeAe(,t, an.,,; ti—, same have bee in cl-rcked an,"A" fouln't correct. City Chaniberlain 96.17 IT. Y. -,elephoue Goy,r� -tany 140.15 Hinds a, Und,--r,,,,-ood 1 kID;.10 Amurican LaFrance 431.20 'Cramerlt-, Auto 1P,.irts 5•18 J 3.04 S,ocony N''ob--,.l Gompany, Inc. 34.53 Ithaca e ar .:'o;to Parts 28.6o ion bi1c41ael 5.71•Th�-., Om 5'11*45 i t I J- u r)I'T I --.j 13 .87 Clarkr,on (.`h�—Acal. 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The Board of Piro COmmisFioners of the GUY of ithaca do hereby certify that the followL,a is a list 01 the bills AN'ted at their special Meetin,yl December 27, 19589 ths Original bills hereto attached, andothe saw have been cLeck,d and found correct. Paper 00. N. Y. Tviephnne Go. 47-92 Brawor L Nown ju. 2 1 WSW American ;C. 4 40.00 National ,U86-74 IQ= Gear 1 ooto Parts Go. 111.00 1000 1' c. 61-43 Mter Senor Jiv, 0art. of H a v e stick Mli � 1 F e"--r y H e a c Orks 11t5.-039 r 0 Mors inc, 0.26 225-00 Payroll jv6jjV 15, 1258 7,913 -0/0 Me. 31, 194" 2444 4z,111A tla'A 15tU25-34 Totalt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 10,372.82 Vag the members of the joard of Are Wmissioaers of the Git, f do bereby certify bve auditer! the bills listeC their ab" and reCowend or r4 t- posia each nsmc _ 6 _ January 7, 1959 FLAN\JING BO?_R.D - BUDGET AIM OFFICE SPACE: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had met with the Planning Board regarding its 1959 tentative budget and new office space for the Board but that no decision had been reached regarding space. He reported that the Finance Committee 'recommended that the Board's tentative budget for 1959 as approved by the Council on December 23rd. in the total gross amount of $42,800.00 be adhered to for the first three months of the year and that at the end of that time it again be reviewed with the Board. By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Bald#i . RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted and endorsed by the Common Council. Carried. ADMULANCE SERVICE: Chief of Police VanOstrand reviewed the problem of trans- porting accident and emergency cases to the hospital in prowl cars by stating that it had been found necessary to broaden the limitations originally establish- ed to permit the use of prowl cars if the officer in charge or at the scene decides in his judgment it is the best thing to do. Alderman Connolly recommend- ed that this policy be approved as an interim one until such time as more permanent arrangements for ambulance service have been made by the hospital. Alderman Alo questioned the wisdom of this procedure since a police officer does not possess the technical knowledge to properly handle an injured person. He urged that a local ambulance service be made available. By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the interim policy recomended by the Chief of Police and Safety Committee be accepted and approved. Carried. Baldi i In this connection Aldearmm/ reported that in answer to complaints registered against ambulances speeding and blowing sirens a set of standard rules govering the operation of such vehicles had been established through the cooperation of the Sheriff's, Police and Fire Department and that copies thereof are to be mailed to operators of all known emergency vehicles. YOUTH_CENTER HEATI : Aldermen Gibson reported that there is no provision for heating the 3rd. floor of the Central Fire Station which is currently being / used as a Youth Center. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the Board of Public ?forks be instructed to install radiators at this location. Carried. YOM gUREAU- Alderman Gibson presented a resolution authorizing the continuatior of the Youth Bureau and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for continuatior. of the Youth Bureau to the N.Y.S. Youth Commission for it's approval, and if approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended on said project, as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945 , as amended, Now THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and 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. Carried. On mot ion. the meeting we-% adjourned. o. Alean City Clerk Z�, Comm CoU'NCIL PROCEEDDW CITY OF ITHACA, NEW HOFK Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. February 4, 1959 PRESWT: Mayer - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller Attorney - Clynes Bldg, Corm. - Arthur J. Golder Chief of Police - VanOstrand Traffic Engineer - Melchen Member of Charter Revision Commission - Yenden Smith. Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly apprwed. CH AM REVISION: Mr. Mandon Smith extended an imitation to the Mayor and members oof the Council to attend a meeting of the Charter Revision Cpad-anion to be held on February 20, 1959 to discuss a proposed redistricting plan fir the city, lie requested that a special meeting of the Council be called as early as possible in March at which time it is expected that the proposed new charter for the City will be presented officially to the Council, FMGER LADS ASSQC. AgEgM T: Representatives of the Finger Ickes Association including Ralph Smith, Pat Porter and Leo Yvrphy appeare,,' before the Council V and urged reconsideration of the Association's request fof renewal of its con- tract for publicity services for the year 1959• Mr. Smith reviewed in some detail the publicity work carried on by the Association and noted that Ithaca is the only city in this area not now participating. L.V.R.R. CO. PASSENGER SERVICE: Mayor Ryan again recommended the support of a resolution asking that our representatives in Congress be requested to introduce legislation requesting the federal government to help the L.V.R.R. Co. and other railroads financially in an effort to maintain limited passenger service. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly TIMREA,S, the Lehigh Valley RAilroad has made application to the Interstate Cow"rce Commission for permission to abandon passenger service, and t"89REAS, such abandonment of passenger service would adversely affect the interests of many Ithacans and other persons traveling to and from Ithaca, NOW TMMORE BE IT RESOLVED, that, in the interests of citizens of this oomftnity, this Council opposes the elimination of rail passenger service through Ithaca. Carried. APP101MMS: Mayor Ryan announoed the following appointments; Richard Morrison - Member of Bd. of Appeals on Bldg. Code - term ending 12-31-59~ 'gym. D. Heidt, Jr.- City Historian - term ending 12-31-59 Arthur J. Golder - Building Commissioner - term (temporary) He advised that Mr. Morrison replaced A.D. Gentle who had moved from ths, City and is therefore no longer eligible to serve. f TTHACA W.&F�t, R„T9j=IQj: Mayor Ryan presented the following statement: At this time I would like to bring to the attention of the Council the t-e-'Iepbans camwV4z plan to cut off use of the local television cable by Station 741CH-TV, h6tien14ICB-TV serves.the citizens and the needs of this city. It has eansilwtently operated in the pvbliic interest. In a national emergency the Civil Demnse could make good use of this station in swinging local forces into action i iately. the eitizens of Ithaca are ready to back this Council in anything that can be done to 'eUvnathoen lthaca College'e position in this serious situation. I am certain that the Telephone Company will recognise the importance of Ithaca College's television operation in this community and will give immediate consideration to reversing its policy and permit WICB-TV through access to the community cab3B system to.ax t;ny:--for s we our c4t3r in the, future as it has in the past. - 2 - February 4, 1959 By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn R?SOLVE'D, that we, the members of the Common Council of tho-Cit, . of Ithaca, do hereby protest the action of the New York Telephone Company in prohibiting Ithaca College from utilizing the services of the Community Cable System from transmitting its non-commercial programs to the citizenry of this corrmunity, Ithaca College and its television operation has consistently served the public interest. It is the only television service available to this corrmunity,for the origination of public service and educational television programming, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do hereby request the "Tew York Telephone Company to reconsider its announced decision in order that Ithaca College may continue to serve the public interest in the future as it has in the past. AY 7,S: 12 Carried. NA'S: 0 ABSTAINED - 1 - Stimson A','NUAL INCRFNENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had rec- ommended that the Council authorize annual increments for two provisional employees in the Water & Sewer Division who have a year's service and are awaiting civil service examinations. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that annual increments be authorized for two provisional employees in the 'dater & Sewer Division as recommended by the Board. Carried. CP,PITAL RESERVE, TRAPTSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved the purchase of an industrial loader and requested the Council to authorize the transfer of $645.00 from Capital Reserve Fund !"5, Public `,orks Equipment, to pay for this equipment. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson }?H REAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section be of the General Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for public works equipment, designated as Capital Reserve Fund f5, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on January 14, 1959 requested that an appropriation of $645.00 be made from said reserve fund for the aforementioned specific item of equipment, which may be financed from said reserve fund, N91 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $645.00 from Capital Reserve Fund ;`5 for the purchase of said equipment be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the total sum of $645.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein setforth. X Rasc Noe'D AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved_. PARKING METER ZONES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works ha . • recommended that the traffic ordinance be amended to provide for the following parking meter zones: Oak Avenue, north side - between College Avenue and Summit Avenue College Avenue, both sides - between Oak Avenue and Bool Street By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. TE1iPORARY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow money in anticipation of the collection of taxes in an estimated amount of $250,000. and requested authorization to negotiate loans with local banks, which have agreed to lend the money on the basis of an interest rate not to exceed 24. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 24.00 a.l. (c) of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current city expenses normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $2509000 to be issued it amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes fob the current year of 1959; and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such temporary loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received for the current fiscal year, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks. AYE,ES: 13 PTAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor _ 2 _ February 4, 1959 i By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, do hereby protest the action of the New York Telephone Company in prohibiting Ithaca College from utilizing the services of the Community Cable System from transmitting its non-commercial programs to the citizenry of this corminnityo Ithaca College and its television operation has consistently served the public interest. It is the only television service available to this community for the origination of public service and educational television programming, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that we do hereby request the New York Telephone Company to reconsider its announced decision in order that Ithaca College may continue to serve the public interest in the future as it has in the past. A !1S: 12 Carried. I\1AYS: 0 IBSTAINED - 1 - Stinson A''NUAL INCRENENTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public I'lorks had rec- ommended that the Council authorize annual increments for two provisional employees in the ?later & Sewer Division who have a year's service and are awaiting civil service examinations. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that annual increments be authorized for two provisional employees y in the 'dater & Sewer Division as recommended by the Board. =� Carried. f CPPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved the purchase of an industrial loader and requested the Council to authorize the transfer of $645.00 from Capital Reserve Fund ;"5, Public `,forks Equipment, to pay for this equipment. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson 11E,REIZ, 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 f5, and ',1HEREAS, the Board of Public Works on January 14, 1959 requested that an appropriation of $645.00 be made from said reserve fund for the aforementioned specific item of equipment, which may be financed from said reserve fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $645.00 from Capital Reserve Fund ,r5 for the purchase of said equipment be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the total sum of $645.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein setforth. AYES: 13 )1AYS: 0 Carried and approved. PARKING METER ZONES: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public T•lorks had recommended that the traffic ordinance be amended to provide for the following parking meter zones: It Oak Avenue, north side - between College Avenue and Summit Avenue College Avenue, both sides - between Oak Avenue and Bool Street By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. _152OR4RY TAX LOAN: The Clerk reported that it will be necessary to borrow money in anticipation of the collection of taxes in an estimated amount of $250,000. and requested authorization to negotiate loans with local banks, ?Thich have agreed to lend the money on the basis of an interest rate not to exceed 2 . By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 24.00 a.l. (c) of the Local Finance law of the State of New York, the Mayor and City Clerk hereby ere authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current city expenses normally paid out of the regular tax levy and for purposes for which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of city taxes for the current year of 1959; and the faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment and retirement of such temporary loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received for the current fiscal year, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the loans be negotiated with local banks. AYES: 13 hTAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor _ 3 _ A ?'U AL REPORTS: The Clerk distributed copies of the annual report of the City Chamberlain for the year 1958. The repnrt was received and ordered filed. Chief nf PpRlice VanOstrand presented and distributed copies of his annual report for 1958 which was also received and ordered filed. BUILDING CoWaSSIONERIS REPORT: Building Commissioner Golder presented and read a 3-page prepared statement covering his work since his appointment and a plea for sufficient funds and help to insure the proper administration of the office in the future,. (copy of complete report attached) AUDIT - FIRE DEPT.: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept. audit dated January 14, 1959 which he noted did not include payrolls. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman lhwphy RESOLVED, that the Fire Dept. audit as presented be attached and made a part of these minutes and that the City Clerk be directed to recuest the Fire Dept. ; to include its paymlls in future audits. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman St3.mson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance CM m tteo be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. HEALTH INSURANCE: Alderman Stimson reviewed the resolution recorded in the December 23rd, minutes relating to Health Insurance which provided for in- clusion in such plan its officers and employees, (and retired officers and employees). He advised that this was recorded ermneously since it was not the intent mf the Council to provide coverage at this time for retired officers and employees. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stall man RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized and directed to strike the words (and } retired officers and employees) from the resolution dated December 23v 1958 relating to Health Insurance and advise the TT,Y.S. Dept, of Civil Service accordingly. Carried. AM,S: 12 �y _?AYS: 1 - Ali, GO_IPEWSAT ION PLA�j , 1959: Alderman Sti.mson presented and reviewed a proposed Compensation Plan for 1959, one phase of it covering salaried officers and emplc"es and another phase covering hourly paid employees. He also presented a set of rules governing the plan and rating schedules for all officers and employees currently in the city's employ which rated each individual employee into the new proposed plan. He advised that it had been approved and recommend- ed for adoption by the Finance Committee and endorsed by other members of the 0ormmon Council who attended a committee meeting of,.the_C*uncil on February 2, 1959. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Plderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the 1959 Compensation Plan and rating schedules for salaried officers and employees of the City of Ithaca be approved as presented to be- cone effective February 1, 1959• Unanimously Carried. ray Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the 1959 Compensation Plan and rating schedules for hourly paid employees of the City of Ithaca be approved as presented to become effective February 1, 1959• Unanimously Carried. ' I:i�FI$S�TIQN PLAN RULES• Alderman Lueller presented and reviewed a set of w,Oltten rules governing the compensation plan. By PIderman Stimsont seconded by Alderman Yueller to section ]1 the phrase R�m()L�TEp, the rules as presented be amended by adding �� "except irn the case of Veterans federal regulations applicable shall Gpply ''D 6 IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rules as thus amended be and the same here ,fapprwed, in all respects. Unanimously Carried. 3UDGET .. t�tATER & SE��IF;R DEPT 1959• Alderman. Stimson presented a proposed budget for the Tieter & Sewer Department for the year 1959 which was acted upon as follows: By -41derman Stimson.- seconded by-Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the budget for the water & Sewer Departments for the year 1950 as apprcved by the Board of Public 'forks and recommended for adoption in the total amount of $1,243,480.50 be and hereby is approved and adopted; and that the total estimated revenues of the water & Sewer Departments of $1,243,480.50 be and hereby is appropriatPA to said_ departments in accordance with the Schedule filed herewith . AYES.. 13 PAYS: b Carried and approved, REPORT TO COUNCIL: Since the first of the year our principle effort has been directed to: 1. Reorganizing the record system in an attempt to bring some order out of chaos. 2. Revamping some of the record forms so that we may obtain more information and give better service to builders and taxpayers. 3. Reviewing previous inspection records and inspecting a sufficient number of buildings to familiarize ourselves with conditions as they now exist. ?-fork on the first two items has proceeded in orderly fashion and should be accomplished this month. The third item "conditions as they now exist" may never be changed. Accomplishment of the NEEDED change will be contingent upon your interest, attitude and determination to bring the change about. This ends my "report"t what I have to say now is a PLEA for action. A study of conditions here in Ithaca has been a revelation to me. The Building Department files are replete with "unfinished business" relative to Mitchell Law enforcement - or rather the lack of enforcement. A considerable amount of work has been done on inspections, warnings, threats and appeals to the City's Legal Department, but nowhere do we find any record of accomplish- ment. Time, money and effort have been expended in establishing certain facts. These facts have been filed - but there the action died - in the files. In short, we have had little - if any - enforcement of the Mitchell Law. However, there is good and sufficient reason for this condition. In the past the Building Department has been obliged to operate on a budget which not only limited its activity but made accomplishment an impossibility. The only reason for the limited budget is that neither this council nor any council over the years, has had sufficient information concerning delinquent enforcement and i the ever accruing dangers which result. It would be quite impossible for me, in these few minutes, to adequately describe the conditions which exist here in Ithaca. Any attempt would sound like an exaggeration. Fire Chief weaver, Proctor George of Cornell and others in a position to know the condition, are in accord with my statement that it is only by the Grace of God that we have not had one or more catastrophes re- sulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The big problem, presently, is how to convince you members of the council of the seriousness of the situation. If every one of you - or an appointed committee - could accompany Chief T-Teaver or me - not to any hand-picked "horrible examples" but to establishments you might select at random - I'm sure your experience would result in some immediate action. Unless you do this or some- thing equally convincing, we seem destined to abide by the old railroad policy of waiting -for a maximum number of deaths before we are driven to action by an aroused public opinion. Now, for what it is worth, I suggest the Building Department be given a priority on the agenda of important matters to be accomplished by this Council. Please weigh this analogical comparison: - you have been and are involved in t1he making of decisions for the expenditure of hundreds of thousands of dollars for items-and work designed for public convenience - for expansion of services and thousands of dollars for the planning of things which may or may not become a reality. You rate the importance of these things in direct ratio to public clamor for more and better services for improved living conditions. Seldom is there public clamor for just the right to live - free from danger And potential disaster. From the public viewpoint these dangers and resultant deaths are something that happens in Syracuse or Chicago. Furthermore, the public is never critical of the authorities until the catastrophe strikes home. These dangers can be overcome. New York State enacted the Mitchell Law (Multiple Residence Law) with the idea that its enforcement would afford pro- tection for the individual resident. Its enforcement has another - and automatic result. It helps to maintain property values upon which tax assessments are based. Therefore, it isaciomatic that an efficient Building Department could return many-fold the amount of the necessary appropriation in the increased revenues its operation would make possible. -Investigation would convince anybody of the need for enforcement of the Mitchell Law. However, like many other laws, it leaves a loop-hole for non-enforcement r - the budget - or rather the lack of one sufficient to carry on the work. This places the first responsibility squarely in the lap of this council. Failure to appropriate sufficient funds will be tantamount to a decision against enforcement. If you want the Mitchell Law enforced - if you want an efficient Building Department - it will take men and money to do the kind of job that will make this town a safe place in which to live - for several thousand cf its residents. The first year's budget will be high. Once the bulk of the work has been done, subsequent budgets can be greatly reduced. c w 2 However, it will take more than just a budget. It will take a dedicated personel and the cooperation of various departments and civic groups - Fire, Health, Police, ?-Telfare and such groups as Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Contractors, the Real Estate Board, Cornell University, Ithaca College and the State Electric a Gas Corp. If all will meet the challenge, they can make a very real contribution to community well-being. But you - the Common Council must be the sponsors of the effort. ':lhoever directs this job must have the support of this council. Personally, without that support, I would have no further interest - only regret for having failed to awaken a recognition of the importance of the work to be done. A.J. 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Johnson 4600. 32,000.00 C 'fice Expdnse 3,500,00 Traveling Expense 200.00 :Idve.—tizing 150.00 Engineer ',ng Service 1,500-00 New Equipment 300.00 Mileage 25.00 370 301.2 City Hall Cffices Contribution to General Fund p 20,390.00 Office Lxpense 2,00.00 22,390.00 � 60,065.00 NOTE: 301 - :'.dded cost represent normal pay Increment and normal increase in material costs, supplies, posta,,re etc. 307 - Sinking Fund &. Interest Vater Bond Principle 10,000.00 Interest -2 200.3C 200.36 Sewer ljotes: Spencer Road (351) 7,177.20 Plain, Green, & Cayuga St. 5,000.00 Plant Site 6,875.00 19,552.20 302 _. r,iattr-shed Labor w 3,000.00 Supplies 000.00 Hired Equipment 500:00 b 4,000.00 303 - Filt e? Plant ant Labor 27,050.00 Stock & Supplies 2,000.00 Chemicals 103000.00 Heat 2,500.00 �IV 41,550.00 A!OTE: 303 - Inereas, costs here a.ro nearly all labor costs. 1'ith th° shortining o1 the work week from 48 hrs. it has been necessary to divide the time of one operator between the f ilter p.-ant 5 the sewage treatment pl,—A. 304 - Van Nattas Pu_r-�Li_ng Station Labor 5,300.00 Stock & Supplies 400.00 H i.t 1,000.00 Potirer 16,200.00 ,22,900.00 10TE': The -L. _:ase cost in this item is increased cost of power. >05 - I j7ater General aint enance Labor 13,110.00 Stock F, Supplies 2,155,00 Hired Equipment ;, -15,265.0 (2) NOTE: T.-is _tem is much .less than last year, however account numbers 315, 316, & 317 were formerly included in 305• 306- Deter Secticn Labor 13,300.00 St^ck 8,. Supplies 3,200.00 riila,gc 200.CO 17,200.00 309 - Vater Bu.ildir.L & Yard Labor 13,500.00 Stock & Supplies 3,800.00 Light & Heat 2,500.00 19,$00.00 312- Shop & Equipment Labor 11,350.00 Stock & Supplies ( gas, oil, parts etc. ) 7,500.00 Sryal1 tools 2. 000.00 New Equi )ment: # 9- 1951 Chu.v. 3/L Stake 2,300.00 #22- 1954 Ford 1/2 Ion 1,700.00 #24- 1954 Chev. 1� condump 3,500.00 #27- 1954 Chev. 11 on dump 3,500.00 #201- 1.951 cfm compr �sso- 3,800.00 Fordson trac=,or with backhoe 6,000.00 #r`34- 1941' _`�,-my Surplus 6 x 6 5,600.00 2/3 cost of dredge 28,400.00 ,;;,75,750-00 NCTE,: Increase costs in -Uhis item -represent a greater e.quipm(Snt rei,l cc;ent cost than last year. The cost of the dredge is charged entirely to the water fund and not pro rated. ;;,7,000 of the cost of the dredg(_ is to be reimbursed from the Gener-.l Fund as rent to equalize:, the cost to a ratio. 314 - Retirement -Compensation Re'u it e.iient a 15,182.00 Social Security 6,630.00 Taxes 4,000.00 Insurance 3,500.00 Compensation 3,000.00 5� 32,312.00 369 - Plu_,mbing Inspector Labor 4,600.00 Supplies 200.00 Miler ge 450.00 �.dvertizing 5,250.0`0 308 - Hector St. Pumpin;, Station #r 1 Labor 4,300.00 w Stock & Supplies 25.00 Power 1,500.00 > 2,005.00 31c" - Cliff St. Pump House Labor 430.00 Stock & Su pplies 20.00 Power 1,700000 311 - ldater Service ".ccount 40,000.00 313 Hector St. Pumping Station jr 2 Labor 480.00 Stock & Supplies Power 360.00 840.00 Hydrants LI,801, Stock Rr Supplies 1,200.00 6,000.00 316 ,,,I-i-int,--nancu of Standuipts Labor 500-00 3t,,ck I; Supplies 1,500-O0 Cathodic �-votcctjon 6CO.00 Power 175-00 Leased tc.lechanc, lirL,.s 180.00 4,955.00 317 Flushing labor 1,200.00 360 Sewer Gtneral !\,iaintnanc(, Labor 5 Stoc� & Supplies 2)600.0G 00,CJ0 This item is smaller than 1--st y. -- r tut it n"r"Viously included account nim,b(-rs 361 and 362 3611 Main Sewer cleaning & flushing Labor -,100.00 Stock & Supplies 500-00 2,600-00 362 Main Sewer St2pE?.g_es Labor I,200,00 "stock Rc 3upplies 400-00 1,600.7 3b4 Sewage treatment plant Labor X9,500-00 Stock & Supplies 3,400-00 Power 1'700.00 Heat 600.00 Chemicals 3,400-00 39,000.00 NnTF: 364 — This modest increase is 1--`Ibor cost, 365 — Buffalo St. Pumping Station Labor '720, 30 Stock & Suppliers 150.00 Power 1,000.00 T, 366 — brood St. Jumping Station Labor 720.00 Stock & 150-00 Power 1,000.00 1,870-00 7 Cherry St. Station Lab-)r 4650.00 Stock & 3uT)pli(..s 150-00 ,7,owcr 5()0.00 1,130-00 X61 Giles St .. St,'ion Labor 480,00 Stock R- Supplies 225,OC Heat 125-00 'Y'ei 3 -OC rivals 0,-5 1,180.00 (4) 340 - ':.'atir New Construction � ] ,447.00 350 - Sews 11?ew Construction -A 21,539.00 ;11 - Spencer Road Sewer 159,000.00 352 - Plain, GrFc C€yu a Sty. Sewer 353 - -:ddit.ion to Suwage treatm-:nt plant 500,004.00 Purchase of Plant Site 73,000.00 354 - 1.i'est Hill Intere ptin Sewer r 49,000.00 N � a� �r � �0 r- O H E r- 3o (TN O N r� _-:t tom- bo O iv H H E H H NU E 0 � O N � �+ M H �+' H �.0 r– bo p� O N Nr ---t b0 O N t�. H H pE'a �U N N N N U] H ti � � O 4 � y ri N r- H m N O :' N LD l0 N _:t M M w I-- O M w O .-t m lfI\ r4 H H tf1 G1'i O U \10 r- bN o O bo O E N N N r- N E-1 U2 H r-4 CU O � 1 r M M M I �D ti O� W O m tf1 Pa P-1 LC1 w r– bo m O N M � �D cA O O V A :54D z N N N N N l M M M M r^ M H j1 O " H P4 A 0 E-4 U H m N O N `D U z r, 0 M ri N r – -o c (P:4 ti �_7 rC TN r- co m O N � \lD r bo N N N n� N N N r-, tl^ r,71 r r. 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Director of Planning 32 Assoc Planner 24 ..- Director Youth Bureau 27 Sealer of W jts and Measures 17 City Judge 6000. 00 '` City Attorney 3500. 00 Prosecuter 2000. 00 / Supt Public Works Z!.1.- Asst Supt PW 33- City Envineer 32 :Asst Enur 2<< Jr Engr 21 - Sr Encr Aide 35hr 16 Sr En-r -'ide 40 hr 13 End r z`iide 35 hr 12 End,r Ai de 40 hr 14 ; Inspector Enginering 19, Inspector Plumbing 19 r orester 20 .fir of trnan 14.' Janitor 9.'� Clerk 6 Typist 7 Steno 9 Account Clerk- 9 . Senior Clerk 10 Sr Typist 11 Sr Steno 14 Sr Account Clerk 35hr i 11 Sr Account Clerk 40 hr 16 Principal Clerk 35 hr hb i Principal Clerk 40 hr 1�9 Sect to Civil Service Comm 1200. to 1500 R�.' r^' City Count Clerk 10 Police Chief 216- Captain 2Zb--' Sargeant 21 . Patrolman 1 g Ratio Technician 18 , Pa:'-"-'in Dieter Maintenance 13, 3o� Waruen 600. 00 to 1000. 00 R,. : (;,, ✓ Fey 1 1959 JOB CLASSIFICATION AND ANNUAL SALARY OR SALARY GRADE P`, 2 School Guard 75. 00 per month Meter Checker 1. 50 per hour „ Fire Chief Asst Chief 24 , Lieutanant 21 -,' Superintendent of Fire Alarms 19 Fireman 18 - Charter Rev. Temp. Res. Asst. 3. 00 per hour ! Associate Assessor 500. 00 to 1000. 00 t;Incr 100. 00� '' Actin; City Judo;e 15. 00 per diem Election Inspectors 1 5. 00 per diem r ^ t -� i `6 ! JOB CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY GRADE ,,,M3ERS FEBRUARY 1, 1959 Clark 6 HOURLY RATES / Typist 7 Seasonal Labor 1.48/hr. Steno 9 Laborer 14 v Account Clerk 9 Semi Skilled 17 Senior Clerk 10 Skilled 20 Senior Typist 11 Foreman 23 Senior St= 14 Supervisor 26 Senior Account CI-rk 35 hr. 14 Janitor 9 Sr. Account Clerk 40 hr. 16 Principal Clerk 35 hr. 17 ENGINEERING DEPT. (APIDTUAL) Principal 01rk 40 hr. 19 City Court Clerk 10 Chief. Police L Junior Engr. 21 Captain 24 Sr. Eng. Aide 35 hr. 16 Sargeant 21 Sr. Eng. Aide 40 hr. 18 Patrolman 18 Eng. Aide 35 hr. 12 Radio Technician 18 Eng. Aide 40 hr. 14 Parking Meter N,aint. 18 School Guard 75.00/mo. :deter Checker 1.50/hr. Eia-,ti on Inspectors 15.00/day Chief Fire Asst. Chief 24 Lieutenant 21 Supor FI re Alarms 19 Fireman 18 Janitor 9 a.; i � '� r .. Y# i�9 JOB CLASSIFICATION AND HOURLY WAGE GRADES Feb 1 1959 Page 1 Seasonal Laborer +4-fN®.,=Jc-r.ements) Laborer 14 Semi Skilled 17 Skilled 20 Forman 23 Supervisor 26 Janitor 9 Golf Course Manager 65. 00 per week SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB. 1 1959 Page 1 of pages John F. Ryan Mayor Pol. App. 4000. 00 Geo A Blean City Clerk Grade 30 7300. 00- Edw I Barber Deputy Gr 19 4740. 00 Susan E Hastings SrAcctCl 14 3650. 00 Shirley L Rich Acct Cl 9 2850. 00 Regina Lacko Steno Prov 9 2847. 00 Adeline L. Shaw Chamberlain Pol App 5300. 00 John D Wright Deputy Cham 19 4600. 00 Mary E Benson SrAcctCl 14 3800. 00 Doris M Olney Acct Cl 9 3330. 00 Judith .A Bickal AcCl Prov 9 2850. 00 Mary L,u Haskins Cl Prov 6 2531. 00 Edward J Casey City Judge Po A. 6000. 00 James J Clynes City Attor P. A. 3500. 00 -' Virgil R.eugsegger Prosecuter P. A. 2000. 00 Ma:ry-K-etchem City Ct Cl 10 307-9-,.-430 ,' Marjorie Mick SrCl Prov PT 10 3000. 00 Kathleen Quinn Sr Cl 10 3464. 00 Philip Wallick Plan Dir Prov 32 7200. 00 Diana C Donald Assoc Plan Pr 24 5127. 00 Bertha Crysler Sr Typist 11 3464. 00 Robert S Becher Temp Draft OUT OUT John Gisiger PT Draft i,b6 2, 00 per hr. J Edward. Dixson Assessor P, A. -6000. 00 _Clo Calistri Deputy Asses 19 5000. 00 Wm Heidt Assoc Asses P, A. 900. 00 John A Leachneuer P, A, 1000. 00 Arthur J Golder TempBl Com P. A. 3600. 00 Dora E Cramer Tem Cl 01,V".1. 5.0-per hour Francis J. Laverty Supt P W 41 144-.4)9 /i�'V Leon I?: Cass City Eng 32 8208. 00 Richard S Baler Forest 20 5545. 00 Edward Melchen Asst En£ F,�rn 24 5332. 00 John A Dougherty Jr Eng 21 4 74 0. 00 K J R.apalee Sr En`: Aide i6 4558. 00 I'W--enry Wuensch Eng Ail Prov 12 3350. 00 William J R.yan Prin Cl 17 4930. 00 E Paul Nedrow City Sealer 17 4740. 00 J Warren Ross Civil Ser P. A. 1275. 00 Mildred Shoemalrler PT Sr Typ J_,-4-Z--r/2 per hour Jackson O fall YB Dir Temp 3600. 00 Jeanne E Sikes Sten Prov 9 2847. 00 Kenneth Koward Temp Asst 3. 00 per hour rarles W Rich Asst Super 33 7539. 00 w Walter E Grey Plbz Ins. 19 4740. 00 Leon H Newhart Pr Cl Prov 19 4382. 00 i > Daniel M Signore SR Eng Ad Pr 18 4214. 00 Louis F Volpicelli Sr Acct Cl Pr 16 3716. 00 Micheal N Johnson Jr Ent; Aide 14 3464. 00 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB 1 1959 Page 2 of pages Herbert L VanOstrand CiefPol zS 52-a ':IIO )l`j`f} 1,k Ronald J Casciotti Captain 24 5550. 00 Raymond B Price IT 24 5150. 00 Donald E Wallenbeck Sergeant 21 5127. 00 Raymond Wilmson 21 5127. 00 21 Lew H Cornelius 21 5127. 00 John L Brawn " 21 5127. 00 Russell R Sa.vey 21 4930. 00 John P Maluka _ € " t ' '" " 21 4740. 00 Elett C Brooks. Patroman 18 4740. 00 Herbert C Cummings 11 18 4740. 00 Henry B Johnson it 18 47400 00 Lawrence P Griffin If 18 4740. 00 It Albert C Curry 18 4740. 00 Robert E Spencer it is 4740. 00 Robert E Day 18 4740. 00 Joseph F Cummings " 18 4740. 00 Everett A Robinson " 18 4740. 00 Donald A Tompkins " 18 4740. 00 Clifford H Axtell " 18 4740. 00 Frederick J alexander " 18 4740. 00 Richard H Parr 18 4740. 00 Daniel E Pardon 18 4740. 00 Leland G Wilkinson 18 4740. 00 Ray Van Orman 18 4740. 00 Joseph 3' Jamorusty 18 4740. 00 Edwin J Townsend 18 4740. 00 Leon J O Branski " 18 46-48'-6 Richard B Rohpz-, . " 18 41.-UD. x 47 Billy J Belous 18 4,6 oa-oo -$ r•f�.�E John R. Capo$si " 18 4558. 00 Edward R Trainor 18 4558. 00 David Norman " 18 4558. 00 Robert B Wilcox " 18 4382. 00 Ralp N R.asch 18 4382. 00 Walter S Pagliaro " 18 4382. 00 Maurice A Bonanni " 18 4382. 00 George N Craig ' 18 4214. 00 Alvin E Lincoln " 18 4214. 00 James Wray 18 4214. 00 John M Joyce 18 405Z. 00 Clyde D Hopkins " 18 4052. 00 Bertram A Graham " 18 405Z. 00 Glen D Robertson is 4052. 00 Keene M Brown Radio Tech 18 4740. 00 { John T Feller Pk Mt Maint is 4740. 00 Gail M Chase Sr Steno 14 3464. 00 Jean E Stoughton Typist Prov 7 2632. 00 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE - .FEB 1 1959 Page 3 of LI C _- -pages Anna K Nikula Meter Checker 1. 50 per hour Helen C Ladd If l. 50 per hour Chester M Armstron DoL Warden 1000. 00 Annual Bertha Vyskoci'l School Guard 75. 00 per month Mary F. Darling 11 it 75. 00 if Mary S Lang it it 75. 00 11 Marguerite C Stone If It 75. 00 Marion I Cooper it 75. 00 Janice C Mann 75. 00 If Claire King 75. 00 1 1 Jean A Klee 75. 00 Margaret G Smith IT 75. 00 Eloise Smith 75. 00 Et_'Zlel A Neely 75. 00 if Dorothy V Oltz 75. 00 11 "'tharles Weaver Chief (FIRE) 2$ Richard Gregg Asst Chief 24 ��& 00 -I-_00 n Robert Tarbell Asst Chief 24 v--04( Lawrence Daniels Lieutenant 21 5127. 00 Laurence Beach Lieutenant 21 4740. 00 Thaddeus Fairbanks Lieutenant 21 4740. 00 Lester Nivison Alarm Supt. 19 51Z7. 00 Frank Stamp Fireman 1st 18 740. 00 Walter Buckincharr- it 18 4740. 00 Clinton Wilcox if is 4740. 00 James DeLango 18 4740. 00 Joseph 6rearley I 4740. 00 LloyC] Ellis 18 4740. 00 Merle Ellis Is 4740. 00 Donald Bennett is 47zl0. 00 Eclwarel Terwillicer 18 --740. 00 c George GenunL-, 18 4740. 00 Willi-am Olesen 18 4740. 00 Malcolm Fowler 18 A-740. 00 Geor�:.,e Fiu��hes 18 4.740. 00 C, Richard Oliver 18 4740. 00 Bexley Wilkinson 18 4740. 00 Donald Weaver 18 4740. 00 is 47,4-O. 00 Maurice Protts John Gainey is 4740. 00 4740. 00 Donald June is -4-7 Arthur Johnson is 4-6-�� is Carl Up( ,,,e Ray W. Daniels Fireman 2nd is 4558. 00 George Harper is ;-558. 00 Martin Ma'-,rlula !,,'ireman 3rd is 438Z. 00 P'?iineas K Reeves is 4382. 00 Stephen Weaver 13 438Z. 00 Robert Michener T,-ireman 4th is 4214. 00 R.oL,ert Mc-Fall 18 4211L 00 Philip Casciotti 16 421-. 00 Earvin Parl,, Fireman (Prow) is 4-052. 00 SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB 1 1951 Page 4 of L pa8'es Leroy Grover Fireman (Prov) 18 4052. O i Arthur LaPointe 18 4052. 00 a Camillo Bordoni 18 4052. 00 Edward Sharp 18 405Z. 00 Frederick Brainard " 18 405Z. 00 Robert Cook Typist PT i=��-: �per hour 3vficlre .' _ hirsrs _ 4O rs - Jr.EngAide(Pxau)... 14 3464. 00 FS Gombas 35 hrs JrEn-.Aide(Prov) 12 3202. 00 Edwa-_,-c-- W King Act City Judge 15. 00 per diem In trle eve.= t that any person has been overlooked or or._?itt° : from this list, ,e c2 she will be paid" on the 1958 schedule until such time as the Corr_mor- Council fits him or her into the 1959 ply.,,. HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE -FEB 11959 Page 1 of Ti pages WATER AND SEWER 40 hour week (Note * means provisional) Thomas J Amici Motor Equip Opp` 20 2. 1I/per hour Arthur Bacon Chief Sew PI Op 23 2. 66 Clayton M Ball Equip Mech 20 2. 56,, Charles Benesi Carpenter Foreman 23 2. 56 ' Romeo Berarci.ucci Carpenter 20 2. 46 William 3 Berich Filter PI Oper 17 2. 03 ' Jack H' Blake Autornotiiae Mech 20 2. 46 Guy O Blaker Foreman's 23 2. 37 Richard Bowlsky Sewer PI Oper 17 1. 95 Dominick M Capozzi Water Main Foreman 23 Z. 88 ' C Chilson Water Main Foreman 23 2. 88 ' Robert D Cowvington Sewer Main's 17 1. 87 E Davenport Equip Mech Foreman-- 23 2. 37 " Frederick C Deeley Sewer Plant Oper 17 1. 87 Walter Happel Sewer Main Foreman's 23 2. 37 Edwin House Sewer Plant Oper 17 2. 11" Parry Leach Sewer Plant Oper* 17 1. 87_r�,,�awn._b< Paul Mooney Sewer Plant Oper 17 $�l 3-5'- Louis Mosher Maint Helper 1`-� Z. 03, Mildred Neigh Maint Helper 14 Z. 03- G M Neigh Chief Filter Plant Oper 23 2. 88 Herbert M Oltz Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 11, C E per sonius Water Meter Foreman 23 James H Quigley Water Meter Reader 17- 1. 95 B Roher Water Main Foreman 23 Z. 8811 Raymond Ryerson W&S Maint Super 26 3. I2r Charles Schimorchitz Maint Helper 14 1. 95 Edward Shaw Water Maint Man 20 2. 19- Donald L Terrell Filter Plant Oper 17 2. 03- Lester A Wells Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 28° William R-1 uresick Maint Helper 14 1. 80 ,- Wallace E Hollenbeck Maint Helper 14 1. 80 -/' Norman Mainville Maint Helper 14 1. 80 Richard Lipker Maint Helper elper 14 1. 73 Joseph J Pettinato Maint I.Ielper 14 1. 73-' Raymond King Maint Helper 14 1. 73,, Joseph P Zavaski Equip Cper * X1K 20 2. 11 George G Tuthill 14 1 . 73 '" Earl Richar 14, 1 . 73, Charles Baker 14 1. 73 -' Charles E '- unn 14 1. 66 ! Leo M Stedwell 14 1. 73 Charles E Bov, 4y y� 14 1. 73 ' Harry K King it 14� 1. 73 Kenneth G Emerson 14 1 . 66 ' Richard R Clark 14 1 . 66 ,,' Jerry Hendrickson 14 1. 66, Robert M Baker 14 1. 66 14 1. 66 Joseph S Nelson , z HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE FEB 1 1959 Page 2 of ik pacres Charles E Rivers 14 1. 66 - Albert G Morgan 14 1. 73- Gerald R Boda 14 1. 66 -' NxIy9xyf)ma,K x mane xxmxxxmxixxxxxxx HOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE - fEB 1 1959 Page 3 of �pa12s t BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ( 40 hour week, means provisional ) Willi-a-m W Carroll 2. 46' Michael R.inkics Blacksmith 20 2. 56- - Floyd Smith Automotive Mech 20 2. 56., Francisco Volpicelli Street Maint Man 17 2. 28F` Giovachino Guidi St. Maint Foreman' 23 2. 46 Bert Poole Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 56, Karlton Taylor Auto Mech Foreman 23 2. 88 - Paul Fidler Street Main Supery 26 3. 24 Robert CoV�ington Motor Equip Oper 14 2. 03 Paul Mapee Truck Driver 14 2. 03 John Beach Motor Equip Oper 20 , 2. 56 William Lynch Super Gr& Forestell` 26 2. 77 Frank Blake Street Maint Mara 17 2. 19 1sar r y Huddle]e Street Maint l i ForemaAR 23 Z. 37 Corneluis Edsall Grounds Foreman 23 2. 88 William Quinn Paint Foreman" 23 2. 46 ' Lloyd Irvin Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 46- Frederick Coon Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 46,, Raymond Hamilton 2, Street Maint Mara 11� 17 1. 87 � Frank Mooney Street Maint Mangy 17 2. 19- John Van Gordo4r Motor Equip 64=r Forem. X0X23 2. 37<' Frederick French Street Maint Man* 17 Z. 19 Lyall Blaker Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 46 Eugenio DiPrimio St Maint Man * 17 2. 19" Clifford Arthur Motor Equip Oper 20 2. 190 Carmine Magnosi Street Maint Man* 17 1 . 95/ Bruce Eastman Street Maint Man* 17 1. 95— James Burns Tree Trimmer 17 2. 191, Edwin Lynch Grounds Foreman 23 2. 46 -, Lonnie Mullens Street Main Mangy= 17 1. 87,1' Theron Butler Street Maint Man* 17 1. 87° Karold Onan Tree Trimmer 20 2. 46 James Westbrook Auto Mechanic 20 2. 11 - Peter J Milille Maint Helper 14 1. 95- Loreto is Amici Maint Helper 14 Z. 03-- Clifford I-andy Groundsman 14 1. 87� Glover C Newby Maint Helper 14 1. 95 Kenneth L Hamilton Maint Yelper 14 i. 95 Jack C Rivers Maint Helper 14 1 . 87 ' Adam J Carman Groundsman 14 1. 87 Mart/;n E France Maint Helper 14 1 v 87,- Wilmer D Harvey Maint Helper 14 1. 80" Robert R yer son - Maint Herer 14 1. 80- Alfred M Rumph Maint I-=elper 14 1 . 80° Anderson S Mitchell Maint Helper 14 1. 80 John Cooper Sanitation Man 14 1. 73 Birl R. Cooper Maint Helper 14 1. 73 Flenry W Make Maint Helper 14 1. 73 .; -truce A Meariam Groundsman 14 1. 87 - Laurence Leonard Maint I_elper 14 1. 73, HIOURLY WAGE SCHEDULE - FEB 1 1959 Page 4 of -r, paces Russell Fish Maint Helper 14 1. 73' Herbert J Murphy Groundsman 14 1. 87- Thomas C Sinn Maint Helper 14 1. 66 Edward J Ferry Groundsman 14 1. 95/ David S Ellis Maint Helper 14 1. 87 Ronald Perry Maint Helper 14 1. 66 Franklyn E Gardner Groundsman 14 1. 80' George E Shaw Maint Helper 14 1. 66 / Robert E Deuel Sanitation Man 14 1. 80/ Douglass Quinn Painter's 20 2. 191-/ COMPENSATION PLAN RULES CITY OF ITHACA Effective Fed,. 1, 1959 The salaries of all employees of the City of Ithaca covered by the Compensa- tion Plan as adopted, and amended, shall be governed by the following rules: 1. NEW APPOINTEES A newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate of pay for his appointed grade, or a rate set by the Common Council. 2. ANNUAL INCREMENTS An employee receiving less than the maximum for his grade shall be eligible for a one merit increment each fiscal year until his rate reaches the maximum. The service records of all eligible employees shall be re- viewed- annually by his department head. Such merit increments- are not automatic or mandatory, but are granted upon recommendation of the depart- ment head and approval of Civil Service Commission and Conman.CounciL Annual merit increments shall take effect on the first day of each fiscal year. To be eligible for merit review, an employee must serve at least six months prior to the first day of the fiscal year. No employee is entitled to more than one .increment each fiscal year. 3• TRANSFERS There shall be no_ immediate change in the salary rate of an employee who is transferred unless his salary is below the approved minimum of the new grade. If an employee is transferred to a higher grade, this is a pro- motion and provisions governing promotions shall apply. If an employee is transferred to a lower grade, this is a demotion and provisions governing demotions shall apply. 4. PROMOTIONS When an employee is promoted to a higher grade, his salary is in- creased at least to the minimum rate for the higher grade. His next salary shall not be lower--than that received prior to promotion. 5. DEMOTIONS When an employee is demoted to a lower grade, he shallbe paid at a rate within the range for the lower grade, such rate to be set by the de- partment head and Common Council. 6. REALLOCATIONS DOWNWARD When an employeets job is reallocated to a lower grade, the employve shall continue at his present rate of pay during period of incumbency (except in event of general service-wide reductions) , but the new salary maximums shall apply. 7. REINSTATED EMPLOYEES A reinstated sbal T h- paid at a ra+,e wg-fh-U: etWrOv I range for the position in which he is reino4mi, d. such rate to be set by th© Coxrunon Page 2 8. PART TIME EMPLOYMENT When employment is on a part-time basis, the hourly rate to be paid dhall be obtained by dividing the minimum annual salary established for full time employment in the same grade by a figure of 2080 hours. Em- ployees working 20 hours or less per week are not eligible for annual merit increments. Employees working more than 20 hours fall under Civil Service Rules and are eligible for merit increases under standard rules. 9, OVERTIME Common Council approval must be obtained by the department head for payment of overtime. Emergency overtime rates shall be one and one-half times regular hourly rates. Ordinary overtime shall be paid at a straight- time basis. 10. SALARIES EXCEEDING MAXIMUM An employee presently receiving more than the maximum for his grade shall continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (exeept in the event of a general service-wide reduction) but shall not be entitled to a salary increase or' increment, except those provided by longevity. 11. LONGEVITY MERIT INCREA5B An employee serving more than 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years, is eli- gible for merit increases beyond the established maximum rates for his grade. Such merit increases are to be granted upon recommendation of the department head and approval of the Civil Service Commission and the Common Council. In any one fiscal year, no more than one such merit increase shall be granted, although the employee is eligible for further merit reviews by his department head each year that he is eligible for any such longevity increments due to length of service. In determining eligibility, the employeest total uninterrupted service is the determining factor, not only his length of service at the present grade. In counting total years service, time away from the job does not accumulate in determining years of service. Involuntary time off, such as prolonged illness, military service, authorized leave of absence, temporary layoffs, do not constitute a break in service, although such time off does not accumulate in determining total years of City service. C R V __a b ,.,•. 12. PROVISIONAL EMPLOYEE Provisional employees are not eligible for merit increases except upon recommendation by department head, and approval by the Civil Service Com- mission and the Common Council. 4 _ February 4, 1954 PARKING IN ST RIFTS: Alderman Connolly recommended legislation to permit chL1rging eking in city streets. He advised that it is legal in cities with a population of 1,000,000 or more and that he had been informed Buffalo � and Rochester have requested such legislation. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman VanYarter R-SOLVED, that enabling legislation be requested which will permit the City or Ithaca to make a charge for parking vehicles on the city streets. 'T c ;VS: 2 - Stinson, Murphy Motion Carried. SPA 'D LIMP[:Elldrrr Connolly recommended oposit�_on of a proposed mandate which would establish a state vide minimum speed limit of 30 miles per hour on all streets in all cities. Engineer Melchen reviewed this matter and also f recommended opposition as it affects Ithaca, and suggested an alternate. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Ala RESOLVED, that Senator Metcalf and Assemblyman Ashberry be advised that the City of Ithaca is opposed to that pi)rtion of Senate Intrn Fo. 7M, Assembly Intro. 'Nn. 990. "A proposal of the Joint Legislative Committee on Traffic Violations t�, Recodify and Amend Speed Limits", whiuh would establish. a state- wide minimum speed limit of thirty (30) miles-per-hour on all streets of all cities, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Mr, Edward Speno, Chairman of the Joint Legislative Cor,:ni.ttee on Traffic Violations, be advised as follows! 1. The City of Ithaca is opposed to that portion of "A Proposal of the Joint Legislative Committee on Traffic Violations to Recodify and f Amend Speed Limits" which would establish a minimum speed limit of thirty (30) miles-per--hour on all streets of all cities, because mandating a thirty mile-per-hour speed limit on all streets of all cities unduly penalizes those cities which endeavor to establish realistic speed limits on those streets where higher speed limits are safe and warranted. Such a mandated speed limit would permit and encourage a thirty mile-.per-hour speed or. streets where such a speed is unrealistic and unsafe. 2. The City of Ithaca suggests that the proposal be amended to establish a minimum speed limit of thirty (30) miles-por-hour on State Routes through cities because by so doingl a. Realistic speeds on main thoroughfares (State Routes) will be realized in all cities. b. The citizens and officials of cities with an unrealistic approach to the establishment of speed lints will have before them in their own city a working example of how realistic speed limits can improve traffic flow and voluntary compliance with posted speed limits. c. The public will then demand the establishment of higher realistic speed limits where safe and warranted on other streets of the city, Unanimously Carried. AIBULANCE SERVICE: Alderman Connolly expressed the hope that county offic--*als will act immediately on the problem of ambulance service to the Tompkins County Hospital. He urged this action so that the temporary arrangement for taking injured persons to tl,e hospital in police prowl cars can be ended as soon as possible. a `LR SERVICE GUTSTDE CITY LIMITS:. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson Rr'Z;OLVED, that- the statement of policy concerning extension of water and sewer service which was approved and adopted by the Board of Public Works and Comnur, Council at a joint meeting held July 29, 1953 and amended by the Common Co•u.nci.1 on 'overrber 4-, 1953 be and hereby is modified by further amending it to permit the extension of such services to receive sewage at the city' line, in accordance With the recorr fiendation of the Board of Public Works , to residents of organized water and sewer districts up to the limit of water and sewer service now avail- able to the city; and that Harry N. Gordon, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, be notified of this action. �aderman Stinson suggested that rates be included and he was informed that it is impossible to do so until they have been deterrined. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the motion be amended to include the provision that rates will be determined when data is available,. Carried. rn vote was then taken on the motion as amended which resulted in it being carried. unanimously. Carried. F - 5 - February 4, 1959 +_NCRT PARK DEVFLOPETa?T: Alderman Baldini recommended the request of the Board of Public ?°Torks for an appropriation of $70,600. for the second phase of the developement of the municipal airport park (including a marina) be spproved and included in the 1959 budget and that the money to finance this improvement be appropriated from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund in the General Fund with approval of $10,000. to be expended for work to be done while the lake level is low and additional sums to be approved as needed. By Ilderman aldini:seconded by Alderman Gibson P.T�SOLVED, that the second phase of developement of the municipal airport park, including a marina, as recommended by the Board of Public T°forks, be approved in principle at an estimated cost of $70,600.00, and B IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an additional appropriation of $70,600,00 be added to the 1959 tentative budget, Construction & Permanent Impravements, fbr this purpose with the understanding that the Council approves the expenditure of `11101000.00 thereof as soon as may be determined by the Board and other amounts as may be approved from time to time by the Council, AYES: 13 NAYS' 0 Unanimously Carried, AIRPORT LEASE: Alderman Baldini reported that a study of the airport lease was being continued in order to confer with the City Attorney regarding legal points involved. STRFET LIGHTING SURVEY: Alderman Baldini recommended the a PPointmerrt of Leonard Miscall as, a representative of the City to conduct a study and review of the present street lighting contract and other uses of electricity by the V City. He advised that Mr. Miscall had agreed to do this without cost to the City„ Alderman Stallman pointed out that it may be necessary for Mr. I,ascall to appear before the Public Service Commission in Albany in this matter and recommended that he be reimbursed for necessary out-of-pocket and travelling expenses incurred during his study. It was finally agreed that an amount of not to exceed $200.00 be approved for this, By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the appointment of Leonard P;iscall as a representative of the city to conduct the aforementioned study and survey be approved; and that a sum of not to exceed $200.00 be added to the 1959 tentative budget for this purpose. „„._„.. Carried. YOUTH CENTER DATING: Alderman Gibson reported that used radiators for heating the Youth Center had been secured at a very reasonable cost and been installed without cost to the city, by members of the Plumber's union. He stated that in addition to the cost of purchasing the radiators there was an additional cost of converting them from hot -water to steam, making a total cost to the city of $170,85. By .Alderman Gibson; seconded by Alderman Baldini RE,30LVED, that the Council approve the expenditure of $170.,85 for this purpose and that the 1959 tentative budget be amended by adding to the Youth Bureau's budget the sum of $170.85. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Stallman Unanimously Carried, RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to write a letter of thanks to the Plumber's Union conveying the Council's appreciation for the donation of the time of its members involved in performing this work without cost to the City. Carried. nr, tnvt�or, the mee+,i1)j7 was nri,joixrned, 1` Geo, A. Blean City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET FEBRUARY 4, 1959 City Chamberlain 9.96 Senior Citizens' Council Inc. 427.50 Kenneth Howard 5.68 John Marcham 6.16 T.G. Millers Paper Co. 14.18 Ithaca Office Equipment 299.00 Ithaca Office Equipment 111.45 Ithaca Printing Service 37.18 'i.Y.S. Electric & Gas 16.36 N.Y. Telephone Co. 105.10 Philip B. Wallick 2.10 Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 56.04 Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 20.00 Ithaca Journal 3.36 Ithaca Journal 3.78 Mack's Photo Copies 13.60 Elizabeth Boyarsky 6.60 Carrie P. Shopos 256,50 James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00 Transo Envelope Co. 64.95 Ithaca Journal 45.99 Klines Pharmacy 31.00 William Miller 607.07 Dual Parking Meter Co. 168.66 Socony Mobil Oil Co. 419.84 Communications Eng. Service 153.00 Mrs. William Mordoff 296.50 Dr. R. Mazza 150.80 J. Worden Kane, M.D. 5.40 Art's Transmission 244.65 Johnny's Welding Ser. 1.25 Smith's Atlantic Service 48-25 Iceco, Inc. Quick's Garage 258-30 Ithaca Printing Service 16.50 N.Y. Telephone Co. 114.57 Paul E. Killion, Inc. 17.62 T.G. Millers 65.72 Mary H. Darling 50,00 J. Scott Burdin 20.40 Elmira Harley - Davidson Sales 108.90 Andy Soyring 1.50 Walsh & Son Chev. 4.23 Taber Tire Shop 50.04 W.A. Harvey 300.86 Tioga Auto Parts 10.98 National Welding 9.00 VanMa.rter Office Equip. 615..6 Champlin Oil &- Refining Co. '. N.Y.S . Elec. & was. .16 Jalw s J. Clynes, Jr. 94.97 City Chamberlain 11.28 Total 49949°95 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMM=TF,E COMMON COUNCIL AUDIT SHEET FEBRUARY 4, 1959 Cant, T.G. Miller's Sons 3.00 'IT ....Y. Telephone Co. 12.12 F.J. Telephone Co. 10.27 T.G. Miller's Sons 9.84 Miles Tipton 46-50 Total from Page 1 4,949.95 TOTAL 5.031.68 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE Ky The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithacado hereby certify that ng the followiis a list of the bills audited at their regular meeting held Tuesday, January 13, 1959, the original bills boing hereto attached, and the E.,aLie have been checked and found correct. City Chamberlain 2.25 T. G. r.ons 1 aper Co. 3.46 New York Telothoue Co. 98.37 C. J. humsey & Go. 38.02 Cramer's Auto farts 55.63 hatic,nal aeiding 10.36 vline !;afety Appliances Co. 3.09 Head's hrvice tation 48.88 Robinson Carpenter, inc. 1.71 \ heaton's z;h..et jtal :)hop 9.15 daverstick Co. , Inc. 30.73 The fAiorwin-, illiams Co. 36.75 Hew York : tate laectric & Gas Corp. L71111 Total ,1;, 809.54 e, the members of the Douro of Vire Commissioners of the City of Ithl‘ca, do hereby certify that we have aLdited the bills listed above and recwamend their payment at Lih.; ahoi.utz, L,ut op- posite each nahle respootively. (." , ) R POPT TO COUNCIL: Since the first of the year our principle effort has been directed to: 1. Reorganizing the record system in an attempt to bring some order out of chaos. 2. Revamping some of the record forms so that we may obtain more information and give better service to builders and taxpayers. 3. Reviewing previous inspection records and inspecting a sufficient number of buildings to familiarize ourselves with conditions as they now exist. �,Tork on the first two items has proceeded in orderly fashion and should be accomplished this month. The third item "conditions as they now exist" may never be changed. Accomplishment of the NEEDED change will be contingent upon your interest, attitude and determination to bring the change about. This ends my "report"! What I have to say now is a PLEA for action. A study of conditions here in Ithaca has been a revelation to me. The Building Department files are replete with "unfinished business" relative to Mitchell Law enforcement - or rather the lack of enforcement. A considerable amount of work has been done on inspections, warnings, threats and appeals to the City's Legal Department, but nowhere do we find any record of accomplish- ment. Time, money and effort have been expended in establishing certain facts. These facts have been filed - but there the action died - in the files. In short, we have had little - if any - enforcement of the Mitchell Law. However, there is good and sufficient reason for this condition. In the past the Building Department has been obliged to operate on a budget which not only limited its activity but made accomplishment an impossibility. The only reason for the limited budget is that neither this council nor any council over the years, has had sufficient information concerning delinquent enforcement and the ever accruing dangers which result. It would be quite impossible for me, in these few minutes, to adequately describe the conditions which exist here in Ithaca. Any attempt would sound like an exaggeration. Fire Chief Weaver, Proctor George of Cornell and others in a position to know the condition, are in accord with my statement that it is only by the Grace of God that we have not had one or more catastrophes re- sulting in multiple deaths and injuries. The big problem, presently, is how to convince you members of the council of the seriousness of the situation. If every one of you - or an appointed committee - could accompany Chief S,Teaver or me - not to any hand-picked "horrible examples" but to establishments you might select at random - I'm sure your experience would result in some immediate action. Unless you do this or some- thing equally convincing, we seem destined to abide by the old railroad policy of waiting for a maximum number of deaths before we are driven to action by an aroused public opinion. Now, for what it is worth, I suggest the Building Department be given a priority on the agenda of important matters to be accomplished by this Council. Please weigh this analogical comparison: - you have been and are involved in the making of decisions for the expenditure of hundreds of thousands of dollars for items and work designed for public convenience - for expansion of services and thousands of dollars for the planning of things which may or may not become a reality. You rate the importance of these things in direct ratio to public clamor for more and better services for improved living conditions. Seldom is there public clamor for just the right to live - free from danger gnd potential disaster. From the public viewpoint these dangers and resultant deaths are something that happens in Syracuse or Chicago. Furthermore, the public is never critical of the authorities until the catastrophe strikes home. These dangers can be overcome. New York State enacted the Mitchell Law (multiple Residence Law) with the idea that its enforcement would afford pro- tection for the individual resident. Its enforcement has another - and automatic result. It helps to maintain property values upon which tax assessments are based. Therefore, it isaxiomatic that an efficient Building Department could return many-fold the amount of the necessary appropriation in the increased revenues its operation would make possible. -Investigation would convince anybody of the need for enforcement of the Mitchell Law. However, like many other laws, it leaves a loop-hole for non-enforcement - the budget - or rather the lack of one sufficient to carry on the work. This places the first responsibility squarely in the lap of this council. Failure to appropriate sufficient funds will be tantamount to a decision against enforcement. If you want the katchell LaTa enforced - if you want an efficient Building Department - it will take men and money to do the kind of job that will make this town a safe place in which to live - for several thousand cf its residents. The first year's budget will be high. Once the bulk of the work has been done, subsequent budgets can be greatly reduced. - 2 - However, it will take more than just a budget. It will take a dedicated personel and the cooperation of various departments and civic groups - Fire, Health, Police, TIelfare and such groups as Plumbing, Heating and Electrical Contractors, the Real Estate Board, Cornell University, Ithaca College and the .4417.. State Electric & Gas Corp. If all will meet the challenge, they can make a very real contribution to community well-being. But you - the Common Council must be the sponsors of the effort. 11hosver directs this jmb must have the support nf this council. Personally, T,rithout that support, I would have no further interest - mnly regret for having failed to awaken a recognitimn mf the importance of the work to be done. A.J. Golder Feb. 4, 1959 Building Commissioner CONMi ON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF .ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:a30 p.m. March 4. 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen .. Mazza,Clynes Murphy, Stimson, Beldini, VanMarter, H Attorney .. arrison Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn , Gibson, Connolly, Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Copm. _ Golder City Chamberlain Mrs. Slaw Member of Charter Revision Commission - Mendon W, Smith Clerk m Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber Tom% Minutes of the preceding meeting were dul Y approved. anA BRIDGES Mr, W,S, Sweet, President of Ithaca , quested a definite answer as to when the bus company Inc'' appeared us " Triphammer Bridge again. He told the Council that his Coll be permitted to a. 'loss in passenger revenues since December 2, 1958, whenmeh company suffered sed to;vehicular traffic over 5 tons, amounting to $5,400. in Jarn age Was ruary from the like period a year a rY and bus'co t go. Alderman Stimson inquired wheh':the n6► s present franchise expires and he was advised by the City Attorney tt 'the expiration date thereof will be March 6, 19609 Attorney Cl n OMMended that the franchise be reviewed at this time in order that it have Proper consideration before its expiration date. By Alderman.Stimscn: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bus franchise and its attendant be referr . Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for Joint rst dysand eport.d to the Carried, Alderman Baldini reviewed a report on the bridge made by ModJeski & Masters and recommended that the Board of Public Works be authorized to have plans and contract documents prepared for its replacement. BY Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson � , that the Board of Public Works be authorized to engage Modjesid,4 Masters, bridge consultants, to design and prepare plans and contract d nts for the replacement of the Triphammer Bridge and to include such ad ti a costs for core borings as may be required with the understanding ; " costs, when determined, will be financed from Capital Reserve Ayes s 14 �;, k: .dges., Nays: p } Carried, NHS. RUMFH a PAnT Rumph as a member of the Mayor il Service Commission to succeed el Mrs. Florence deceased, for the balance of his unexpired Nelson Bulche, xpired term, ending June 1, 1964. held at MEETT u'rs Mayor Ryan announced a-special meeting of t 7:30 P.M, on Wednesday, Ntarch 18 1 g he Council to e" charter to be presented by the Charter Revision Co discuss a proposed revi sad ZOME run*tr_� o►nmission. ""' • S• MEe�OW-T'r'mJS AVERnr�• The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had made a study of requests made that the 500 blocks of S. Meadow V11 Street and S. Titus Avenue be rezoned from an "A" Residential to a Business District and recommended that the area bent rezoned. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the report and recommendation of the Planning Board be accepted and approved and that the request for a change of zone in this area be den and that the applicants be so notified. • Carried. C'ITAL Tti'�'R NETT RF�T. } report on a The Clerk presented and distributed copies of a had been pre Improvement Program for 1959 to 1964. He reported that it Pr'ep�ired by the Planning Board staff a on February 16, 1959 and submitted to the Council consideration�withBthed Rrecommendation that it be approved by the Council, AAlderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman V LVED, that the re anMarter Committee for joint report be referred to the Finance and Public Works Relations joint committee. dyad report, Alderman Stimson to be chairmar, of the Carried, COMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7$30 p.m. March 49 1959 PRESENT: Mayor .. Ryan Aldermen - Mazza, Mu7rphy, Stimson, Be.ldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly. 1, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller' Horn Attorney - Clynes C,),ief of Police - VanOstrand Building Comm. - Golder City Chamberlain - Mrs. Staw Merger of Charter Revision Commission - Mendon W. Smith Clerk - Blean Depity Clerk - Barber E=M: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TRIPH41 ER. BRIDGE: Mr. W,S. Sweet, president of Ithaca Railway, Inc., appeared and requested a definite answer as to when the bus company will be permitted to use Triphammer Bridge again. He told the Council that his company has suffered a 25% loss in passenger revenues since December 2, 1958, when the bridge was closed to vehicular traffic over 5 tons, amounting to $5,400. in January and February from the like period a year ago. Alderman Stimson inquired when the bus company's present franchise expires and he was advised by the City Attorney --t that the expiration date thereof will be March 6, 1960, Attorney Clynes rec. ommended that the franchise be reviewed at this time in order that it may have proper consideration before its expirations date. 'By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallrran RESOLVED, that the bus franchise and its attendant problems be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for joint study and report. Carried. Alderman Baldini reviewed a report on the bridge made by Modjeski & Masters and recommended that the Board of Public Works be authorized to have plans and contract documents prepared for its replacement. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Board of-Public Works be authorized to engage Modjeski & Masters, bridge consultants, to design and prepare plans and contract documents for the replacement of the Triphammer Bridge and to include such additional posts for core borings as may be required with the understanding that such costs, when determined, will be financed from Capital Reserve Fund #4, Bridges. Ayes s 14 Nays a O Carried, iS. PP01NTMWTs Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of Mrs. Florence Rumph as a member of the Civil Service Commiesion to succeed Nelson Bulche, - deceased, for the balance of his unexpired'term4 ending June 1, 1964. SPECIAL MEETIN'Gs, Mayor Ryan announced a'special meeting of the Council to be held at 700 P.M, on Wednesday, March 18, 1959, to discuss a proposed revised charter to be presented by the Charter Revision Commission. CC �"-TANGE� . S. MEADOW-= EVE tUE,� The Clerk reported that the Plannibg R CTION study of requests made that the 500 blocks of S. Meadow ? REDS �F ' A�1111 "9 be rezoned from an "A" Residential to a Business r''Inutes through Tgw �1 - -qrea be not rezoned. PZ �S? n Igo ch I9 ers1gh�`�S' By1 -�°n oHEM �uthOxa2 t off, 559, the ac, f thzsStlrnsOanning,Bareabbeadenied�; Rat ngs°�'f'i B aZ r RESpITTE this h o p1annin� B CO On C seconded by „By A� A Report of o vas e Cit unoil d took an act c�1 was 7. ed x St al1man RESOr derman he FIn Co rfoon y Clerk ion In n the pin and,tha at the Po Seconds sties C°` I te���l Y into�ri2ed to reliance upon this A t this posit, d by Aide the fo 2llneatlo Include xs ,Shy be T FUS ER Position b� se�zor ts�LUrphy 11oD"Ing Z,"I fol for . 01 page 81 a aan Inc]jLe ed b�0 t�ED, that gned gred�28 b n included ons. a�TrOl, L9y� de. (Jo �'lannin rllneat• under It the c°r� In the .1959 ° c� �f Gisige $Oard St°n the fo m 2 °f th �ensatzOn en eCt,Ve upon a r' Erasbscau e°UOng= e afOrenrentiOh Carr?e•r , S�tion ppO1ntment by art 2me creatio ed rePor the .01 he �'1a„�_ l8 , ion °'f a r___ re Z 5�,F .. 2 .• March 4, 1959 ANNUAL REPORT: The Clerk presented and distributed copies of the annual report of the Department of Public Works for 1958 and the report of the Sealer of Weights and Measures. J.J. NEWBERRY CO. LEASES The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved a request received from J.J. Newberry Company for renewal of its present lease agreement covering a right-of-way through the municipal parking lot on E, Green Street to the proposed new receiving room of said J.J. Newberry Co, for an annual fee of $100.00 and recommended its approval to the Common Council, Attorney Clynes pointed out that when the City bought land recently in the :parking area from 121 E. Seneca Street Corporation it had taken title under a condition, that such right-of-way would be renewed. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute a lease agreement with J.J. Nm4 ew y/covering the aforementievned right-of-way upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS, By Alderman Baldi.ni: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby requests the V enactment by legislation as set forth in'Senate Bill, Intro. No.. 2657j. Print No. 2764; Assembly Bill, 'Intro. No. 3164, Print Ydo, 3222, entitled "An act to amend the Highway Law, in relation to the state arterial highways in the City of Ithaca and State highways in the County of Tompkins," and that the matter be brought out of the Legi s3,ative Committee and enactecftsto law by the New York State Legislature. Carried. PARKING 1N STREETS By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby requests the enactment by legislation as set forth in Senate Bill, Intro. No. 3136, Print No. 3313. Assembly Bill, Intro. No* 3736, Print No. 3881, entitled; "An act to authorize the City of Ithaca to regulate over-night parking of motor vehicles and to issue licenses therefor", and that the matter be brought out of LeglsIati Committee and enacted into law by the New York State Legislature. Ayes: 12 Carried, Nays: 2 - Stimson . Murphy LIBRRARYYAGREWNT: Attorney Clynes reported that State examiners currently engaged in making an audit of city affairs have advised that section 256 of the Education Law requires that a written agreement be entered into with the Cornell Library Association covering the annual contribution made to the Library by the City. He presented an agreement for approval. By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Stimson • RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor ank City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute same on behalf of the City, Carried, FI, DEP . AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit sheet dated February 10, 1959 in the total amount of $17,247.28 be attached to and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. AUNT; By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, in the total amount of $2,779973, be approved and ordered paid, Carried. FOARD OF EDUCATION AGR,ZMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that the present agreeme_ t with the Board of Education for the collection of school taxes by the City Chamberlain will expire on June 1, 1959 and that the Board had requested a new agreement for the coming year. F° .$y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee and City Chamberlain be and hereby are authorized and empowered to renegotiate an agreement with the Board of Education ; covering the use of city services and agencies for the collection of school. taxes by the City Chamberlain provided that such renewal agreement does not differ from the present one by plug or minus 10%* and provided further that such an agreement be approved by the City Attorney; and further that the Mayor and i City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute such an agreement on 1 behalf of the City. Carried. 3 .. March 4, COMPENSATION PLAN. RULES AMENDED: , 'i By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Dueller RESOLVED, that section 4, Promotions, of the Compensation Rules be and hereby are corrected and am*nded to read as follows: 4. PROMOTIONS: In the event of the permanent promotion of an employee, his salary 0rade shall be -changed to the grade set forth for the new position in the following manner: The salary for the" new position shall be the same as the employee was earning at the old position plus one step in addition (horizontally on the chart) immediately upon permanency.In the event that the old salary plus one horizontal step.l.s less than the prescribed minimum for the new position, then the minimum offthe new position shall be the salary. If the permanent promotion of the employee takes place on or before the 30th. of June of any year, he will be eligible for consideration for a merit increase on January 1 of the following year. If however, the permanent promotion takes place on July 1 or after of any year, he will not be eligible for merit increase until January 1 of the 'second year following. In other words he must demonstrate his abilities as a permanent employee in the new job for over six months before becoming eligible for a merit increase. <7 Provisional promotions do not carry this promotional increment. Employees on the hourly scale will have promotions handled in the same identical fashion. EXAMPLE A.man working on Grade 18 Step 4 or $4S58.00 is promoted to Grade 21. His new salary,;will be $4558.00 plus one horizontal step or $4740.00. The new salary will start at once upon the promotion becoming permanent. This promotion rule shall take effect as of February 1, 1959, and shall include all promotions on and after January 1, 19590 PAYROLL RATINGS: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had"met with heads of departments and several individual employees concerning the Compensation Plan and as a result recommended the following: A REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE After s 'pal meetings with heads of departments and also with individual emploYeTN6oncerning the compensation plan, we recommend: 1. There shall be no change in the Grades set up as of`'Vebruary 1, 1959 for the differential between 35 hour work week and 40 hour week. 2. There will be no change in the placement of certain employees in the Compensation plan, with only the following exceptions: One man in the Fire Dept., upon the specific request of the Board of Fire Commissioners. (Robert D. Tarbell raise to $5332.00) Two men in the Fire Dept* because of certain inequities among men of the ;same grade. (Arthur C. Johnson raise to $4740.00) (Carl Updike raise to $4740.00) Two hourly men in the Board of Public Works, who would otherwise receive.-less after promotion than they would have received in their old grade: (Paul Mooney raise to $1.95) (Carl E. Personius raise to 2.46) These adjustments to be effective as of Feb. 19 1959• All other requests have NOT been recommended. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the report of the Finance Committee be accepted and that the employees referred to therein be rated into the Compensation Plan as recommended. Carried. r' 4 «. TRAFFIC ORDINANC�� ,�MEEi1lDNENT: On recommendation of the Public Safety Committee, the following amendment to the Traffic Ordinance was adopted. r-By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo j RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule VI, Article YX, of the Traffic Ordinance, 1 Parking Meter Zones, be and hereby is amended by adding to and, by deleting therefrom the following: DELETIONS: College Avenue: from No. 9 Fire Station to Oak Avenue- both sides. ADDITIONS: College Avenue; Oak Avenue to Bool Street - east side, and Oak Avenue to Cook Street _ west side Oak Avenue: College Avenue to the west curb line Of Summit Avenue extended - north side. Effective upon publication. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 rr Carried and approved. PAM= METERS APPROPRIATION Alderman Connolly presented the following estimate College and Oak Avenues: g parking meters in the new meter zones on 42 parking meters c' $58.00 each $2 436.00 4 extra It 58,00 11 ,232.00 42 posts, collars 5.60 ° 235.20 Installations 7,00 " 294.00 Paint stalls 1,25 '� 53.65 Total 3,250 8 By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the 1959 tentative budget be amended by increasing budget item 139. 1 Park zg"Meters, by the sum of $3,250.85 for the parking meters on College and Oak Avenues, purchase and installation of Alderman Stimson questioned this as proper procedure by stating that this matter had been referred to the Charter & Ordi.nance, Finance and Safety Committees in December 1958 and that these committeesriehEN/j ointl y A vote was then taken on the motion, considered the matter. Motion Carried. RIDS - POLICE The following bids on purchase of a police prowl car were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Name of Bidder Trade-In Make Goss Bid Allowance Net Bid Wm. T. Pritchard Plymouth $2,675.00 Walsh & Son Chev. Chevrolet 2,64 $1,032.00 $1,643,00 9.oO 1,119.00 1,530.00 The Clerk noted that both of these bids had been received prior to the time advertised for the opening, but that the opening thereof had been o'clock ed until this time because of the inability to get members of the Public Safety Comm, together at 5. The meeting was recessed for a study of the bids received, By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo WHEREAS, bids on an automobile to be used as a police patrol car, which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on March 4, 1.959 have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council. AND TAHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Walsh & Son Chevrolet for one 1959 Chevrolet, 2-door, sedan, in the total amount of $1,530.00 be accepted. NOW 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 1959 Chevrolet, 2-door sedan be and hereby is awarded to Walsh & Son Chevrolet in the net amount of $1,530,00 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Police Department budget, account #130, Ayes: 14 Nays; 0 Carried. COi�TZON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET MARCH 4, 1959 Don Streeter Mobil Service 5.35 Miles Tipton 75.00 City Chamberlain. 1 N.Y. Telephone Co. 35.00 Management Consultants, Inc. 16.35 Mack's Photo Copies 46.87 T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 13.73 Philip Wallick 19.08 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Ithaca Printing Service 105.80 VanMarter Office Equip. 15.84 Addressograph i�Iultigraph 86.43 Chase Manhatten Bank 12.96 Mary P. Steelman 61.00 Arthur J. Golder 9.38 K_lines Pharmacy ?0.75 Tompkins County Hospital 15.00 Karen D. Howard 37.00 John Marcham 21.40 The Todd Co. Division 9.90 Pitney-Bowes 126.36 Ithaca Delivery Inc. 5°71 J.P. Farrell 21.80 Mary H. Darling 50.00 Dual Parking Teter Co. 280.00 N.Y.S. Vet. College 28.00 Dr. R. Mazza 27.00 Dr. L. Larkin 8.64 Dr. A. Leone 16.20 Kline's Pharmacy 4.47 Precision Tool & Gun 46.34 Walsh & Son Chev, 6.80 Shepherd's Bike Shop 4.00 National Welding 4.5o Communications Eng. Ser. 64.00 Quick's Garage 277.67 Robinson & Carpenter 3.82 Brooks Pharmacy 3.25 Auto Body Works 100.50 C.J. Rumsey & Co. 4.63 Overhead Door Sales 4.00 Paul F. Killion, Inc. 61.59 Gulf Oil Products 21.96 Henry R. Head 16.46 Cramer's Auto Parts 84.15 Goodyear Service Stores 11.49 Taber Tire Shop 96.45 Colonial Cleaners 9.30 VanNatta Office Equip. 235.35 T.G. Millers 10'19 American Photo Equip. Co. 87.00 N.Y. Telephone Co. 106.23 Failing's Plumbing 120.85 Frank H. Gloss 50.00 Ithaca Printing Service 20.00 Curt Foerster 12.75 T.G. Miller's 35.06 Ithaca Journal 1.71 Ithaca Journal 2.88 N.Y. Telephone Co. 11-97 TOTAL , 2 79-73 A ROVE`) BY COMMITTEE Tho Board of Vire Commissioners of the City of Ithacado hereby certify that, the following is a list of the bills audited at LI eir regular meetin;); held Tue. day , February 10, 1959, the oricinal hills beiric hereto atkacheJ , a,id the since have been cllecked and found correct. New l'ork TAephone Co. 93.69 Chandler's 3 .50 T. C . faller's faptx Co. 69.18 L.,. J. Humouy Co. 22.11 Cramer's itLto Parts 104..80 uliff" ri 68.88 Ithaca Gear _tato lartf; Inc. 2.88 ,iot Chevrolet 3.75 ';ervico 4)7.33 Sturm 3ros. 8.00 A. li, Little Son 117.95 Lheaton's vietal shop 8.55 Co.Haverstick 6 . inc, 10.44 Robinson Carpenter, Inc. 3 .68 Hull floatin Inc. 4.60 Caywa Mectric Supply Co. 41.1, Duro—Test Corp. 72.15 City Chamberlain 15.46 N. Y. ,lectric & Gas Corp. 1,230x2 Payroll ending January 15 , 1959 a,006,24 January 31, 19,9 O10. 2 16,016.66 Total. i, 17,247.28 the members of the 13oard of Coninissioners of the City of Ithaca, do horebj certif.,; that we have audited 'Lila, bills listed above a and recommend their payment at the amounts set opposite each name respectively. 2 frA 114/ (/ if �• 2 _ as Add 13 Paid Call Men to each of Companies #1, #2 and #3, which would be the acceptable equivalent of the fully paid 7 man company. This would almost insure our staying on the A rating for the present. d. The equipment is generally classed as OK and the completion of the training center fulfills a vital need. e. General - The items mentioned on page 26 of the Rating Board report of October 1956 should be carried to completion without further delay. These items will be found on an attached sheet. f. The causes of friction between the volunteers and paid sections of the Fire Dept. should be removed immediately, The interest of the City of Ithaca surmounts any interest of parts of the Fire Dept. Things like this arise from faulty leadership and improper sense of values. The City of Ithaca is deeply grateful for the efforts of the volunteers and is anxious to see that the volunteers are treated fairly. That is all that they can demand. It is the responsibility of the officials of the Fire Dept, to determine immediately what constitutes fair treatment. The committee feels that the present organization of the Fire Commission does not centralize authority and recommends that the matter of supervision of the managment of the Fire Dept, be explored so that one man will be responsible for making policy decisions somewhat similar to the local Police Dept, in which the final responsibility rest squarely on the shoulders of the Mayor. A deputy could be considered who would represent the volunteer segment because the Fire Dept, is different from the Police Dept, in that it has a system which uses both paid and non paid men. Some of the present trouble with the Fire Dept. is due solely to negligence. #4 The Common Council has not been reluctant to appropriate money nor unwilling to listen to complaints and arguments. The Board has apparently neglected to realize the seriousness of the classification that Ithaca has on the rating board scale and what the cost will be to policy holders if decisions on important matters are not made immediately. Internal dissention can prove very expensive to the people as a whole and we may find ourselves in the position of having won a battle and lost a war. Respectfully submitted, Leonard Miscall Arthur C. Stallman A REPORT ON THE CITI OF ITHACA FIRE DEPARTMENT by SPECIAL COMMITTEE :. MISCALL and STALLMAN Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor February 12, 1959 City Hall Ithaca, N.Y. The Ithaca Fire Dept. is a totally tax supported local operation and its function is to save life and property from fire. The policy for operat-. ing the department is in the hands of a Fire Commission which in turn is under the control of the Common Council by virtue of the Council's control over appropriations. The Dept. is unique in the City in that only a small number of those fighting fires are full time paid employees of the City of Ithaca. At all fires the crew fighting the fire consists of paid men, who usually operate the fire fighting equipment, and public spirited volunteers who do the actual fire fighting. The overall efficiency of the Dept, is more or less determined by the response of volunteers to alarms. The matter of notifying volunteers of fires is an important item in the operating efficiency of the Dept. The operating efficiency of the Fire Dept. is determined locally, but this efficiency is measured for insurance rate purposes by a rating board over which the City of Ithaca has no control. Insurance rates affect every real property owner in the City of Ithaca as well as the tenants whose possessions are in the buildings, and it is vitally important to manage the Fire Dept* in such a way that the rating board will establish the lowest possible rates for fire insurance. Many small items which might appear unnecessary from a local viewpoint are considered extremely important by the rating board. Therefore, in recommending changes we must always have in mind the attitude of the rating board. This committee faces this kind of a problem - an increase in the efficiency of the Dept. will cost the City more money in the budget, but the savings will not go directly to City Hall but will be spread over every fire insurance policy on the properties in the City. It works something like this. In a hypothetical case it might be wise for the City to spend one dollar which would produce a two dollar saving to policy holders. In other words increases in efficiency are not reflected in tax reductions but in rate reductions to the individual. This committee is working along that line. #1 From a local viewpoint it would appear that it might be wise to close stations #5 'and #7. If this were done a cash savings of about $1500. per year (light, heat, etc.) would be made. If the property were sold it is assumed it would go on the tax roll. However, the rating board would look with disfavor on this move and its representative stated clearly that it would affect our relative standing on the rating scale for an increase in fire insurance rates. Therefore, this committee recommends that Stations #5 and #7 be retained. #2 The ideal rating for a city on rating board standards, is a fully paid fire department with no volunteers. Ratings go on a downward scale from this point depending on the number of paid men and the volunteer response to alarms, plus the item of proper modern equipment. The City of Ithaca cannot shoulder the burden of a fully paid Fire Dept. and must continually aim to make a combination Paid volunteer department function at the highest efficiency. Our present rating by the National Board is Class 6 with insurance premium rating A. In order to maintain our present schedule of premiums we must reach a Class 4 rating. If nothing is done at once we will be placed in Rating B for insurance premiums which we estimate will cost policy holders an additional $400,000* in annual premiums. At present fire insurance premiums in the City of Ithaca are estimated at almost $29000,000. per year. It can be seen from these figures that we are faced with a 20% increase in rates if we continue to let the Fire Dept, operations drift, #3 The rating board suggestions for improvement in the department. a. Companies #1, f2 and #3 be augmented with 4 paid men each. #1 Requires 7 paid men ;'2 Requires 7 paid men 713 Requires 7 paid men or see b and c below b. Seriously consider the use of Paid Call Men (volunteers who are paid when they work at fighting fires). These men must respond to alarms to maintain their paid status. w 3 w Rating Board recommendations of October 1956 and present status from page 26 of the report #9 Change Civil Service requirement to 6 months probationary period. - Awaiting action of Civil Service Commission. #10 Retirement age - Controversial subject not yet resolved #11 ?hilly paid force - See Paragraph 3 a,b and c above #12 Fully paid force - See Paragraph 3 alb and c above #13 Is being done OK #14 Is being done OK #15 Is being done OK #16 Equipment requirements - Are being improved. #17 Mayor must authorize Fire Dept, in writing that they may obtain gasoline from Police Dept. pumps - Has been done. #18 Dept, should have full time paid mechanic - Presently under discussion. #19 Regulation and Rules - Are being prepared but should be rushed to completion at once. #20 Training program - Has improved but must be followed up more closely and must be required. Minimum requirement is one training period per week for all men. #21 Programming movement of pumpers on an alarm and connection to sprinkler systems - Is under way but should be speeded up. #22 Is being worked on but should be speeded up. (7 r 5 r !`Alderman Connolly reported on a study being made of proceduie. f= t '. llegally parked or involved in accidents and advised that definit,o reco Y s 'tbereon will be ready for the next meeting. D PORT: Alderman Stallman presented and reviewed a wri#..en report *­' Wed by himself and Planning Board Member Miscall. Aldermap' *noisy expresser hope that Mr. Chamberlain from the Fire Rating Organiza X11 be invit'4`q o appear before the Council for a discussion of fire rate ortky Clynes �dvl8ed that the last survey was made in 1956 and that there no` ' increase in rates until a new survey is made at which time officials of rating organization will discuss their findings with city officials. Y R SON APPOINTMENT: Alderman Gibson reported the resignation of Mrs. Joan Silibi from the position of stenographer in the youth Bureau and recommended the apo$ tment of Mary Robertson to succeed her. By '' ' Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOL 'that Mary Robertson be appointed provisionally as stenographer in the Youth Bureau at an annual salary of $2,847.00; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. JUlS-0 POLES: Alderman Stallman reported receipt of complaints about 'the number of television poles being erected in the city. By Alde�pan Stallman: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the Finance and Public Works Relations Committee be authorized- to request a conference with the Ceracche Television Corp. to discuss mutual","' problems regarding the installation of television poles throughout the City. Carried. ELAU-IM OFFICE SPACE: By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOD, that the Finance Committee and City Attorney be empowered to negq ate for office space for the Planning Board and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the necessary lease upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk CMIMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS PA CITY OF ITHACA, WEN YORK., Special Meeting 7;30 P*76 Narch 18, 1959 PRESENT- Mayor - Ryan Aldermen .• Murphy, Mazza, Stimson,' Baldini, VanMarter, Harrisen, Gibson, Connolly, Vignyei, Alo, Mueller Members of Charter Revision Commission: Mendon Smith, Chairman PtWers, Bradford, Marcham, Mmg. Copeland, Mrs. Johnson, Carolyn Clerk - Bl.ean Deputy Clerk .. Barber Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been called to permit the Charter Revision Commission to present its proposed new charter. He requested permission to present two other items first, i. BUILDING COMMISSIONER: Mayor Ryan presented the following statement: "In view of the bad fire which occurred last night on College Avenue, where fortunately 16 persons escaped with their lives, I would like to ask the Finance Committee to meet with Mr. Golder, the Acting Building Commissioner, as soon as possible to discuss the duties and salary concerning that department. This is something.whigh should be settled as soon as possible and the sooner the better." J L.V.R.R. CO. TAX EXEMPTION• The Mayor presented the following statement: "Last Thursday, Mr. N.A. Baird, District Land and Tax Agent for the Lehigh Valley Railroad called on Mr. Dixon, City Assessor for a 10% tax abatement, which had been anticipated. At that time, I met with Mrc Baird, and pointed out to him that the City of Ithaca has been trying to get a decision from the Railroad concerning the relocation of the new Route 13 and the use of the Auburn and Ithaca Branch Right of Way to avoid many homes. I have today received a letter from Mr. Baird which I will ask the Clerk to read. It is my suggestion that this letter be referred to the Finance Committe, for consderation. Further, I do not think that any decision by the Council should be made until the Railroad gives an answer to my request of last October. The Clerk read the letter from L.V.R.R. Co. indicating that no certiorari proceec;- ings wou:;d. be started if the City is willing to grant a 10% tax abatement or exemption as permitted under Chapter 970 of the Laws of 1958. It was also indicated therein that an answer on the relocation of Highway #13 will be ready for the April meeting of the Council. BY Alderman Mueller: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. Alderman Stimson entered at this point in the proceedings. CHARTER: Mayor Ryan presented thy: attached statement regarding the proposed new charter. At the request of the Charter Revision Commission and with permission being granted, the balance of the proceedings was tape recorded by the Commission for its records. l - Mendon W. Smith, Chairman of the Commission, presented copies of the proP`'` , rlew charter to members of the Council and reviewed in detail the Commissiones work on the charter from start to date. He emphasized that it was a collective job by Commission members and that it represented the unanimous opinion of the Commission that its adoption will be in the best interest of the City. He then conipaxed the present form of government with the proposed new form and reviewed the major technical changes contained in the proposed charter. In conclusion he stated that it was the unanimous judgement of the members of the Commission that the proposed new Charter is basically good and is best suit', to the present needs of the City. He urged that it be judged on its basic struc,-- and pointed out that minor adjustments may be made from time to time if warrante By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED that this Common Council does hereby designate May 26, 1959 as the dajr for holding a Special Election pursuant to Section 20 of the City Home Rule Law Of the State of New York. The following question shall be submitted to the qualified voters: "Shall the Charter proposed by the Charter Commission be adopted?" All polls shall be open from the hours of 12:00 noon to 9:00 P.m. t?,il »leetion shall be by written ballot.The polls to be manned by two election T000tors,, one from each of the two major political parties. A qualified voter is one who is properly registered by May liM59 and who meets the requirements of Section 150 of the Election Law of the State -of New.York. w March 18, 1959 To: Members of the Charter Revision Comm & the Common Council At this time, I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the City to thank each and every member of the Charter Revision Committee for the amount of time they have devoted to the task of Revising the Charter. Everyone on the Committee deserves credit for giving up other engagements and spending much of their spare time on this new Charter. I know that the members have made the decisions they thought were the best. However, on such a big job there are bound to be differences of opinion. I intend to further study the document carefully and reserve the right to present any disagreements that may be evident. At this time I would like to protest the Charter Revision Committee's decision to make a chance in the duties of the Mayor and reducing the salary. I am doing this with the thought of helping whoever the next Mayor is, whether Republican or Democrat. When I first became Mayor I was satisfied with the $4000 salary and I still am. T did not enter any protest when the position of secretary to the Mayor was abolished as I took office. In fact I approved of it. This has been handled by myself with the help of Mr. Blean's office. At the end of this, my fourth .year, the City will have saved $16,000. 2 I feel that the Charter Revision Committee being a non-partisan group should set the minimum salary at this time. If this is left up to a Democratic Council with a Republican Mayor or a Republican Council with a Democratic Mayor everyone knoTrs what could happen. During the time I have been in office I have had many people tell me the Mayor's position should pay double what it does at present. However, at no time during my three years as Mayor have I suggested or even requested more salary. The Chairman of the Finance Committee will verify this. I do protest the saving of $1500 a year on the salary of the Mayor when we spend over $1,000,000. annually for ordinary city expenses and $284,000. on a bridge without batting an eye, knowing that this bridge is used mostly by everyone but Ithacans. The saving of 11500 is insignificant in view of the amount of the budget and the duties of the Mayor as I see them after three years. One of the earliest decisions made by the Charter Revision Committee was to decide on a strong Mayor form of government. However, this has turned out to be nothing more than a City Manager under another name. As I understand it the form of government you at first proposed for Ithaca, included six department heads in the fielr?.s of public works, administration and finance, planning, fire, police and youth all directly responsible to the Mayor. However, I have heard these have been changed and the Mayor would only make the appointments of the Department Heads. __.._ No ore would be directly responsible to rim after that. I believe th4the Commission has confused the whole set up by recommending a cut in the M=ayor's salary. This in effect will not give the rlayor any strength, but rather will reduce his standing to the present honorary status. 3 - I did not seek the job of Mayor for salary reasons. However I would like to point out that in running for Mayor there are campaign expenses plus many donations that are made during the Mayor's term of office. With the $21500 salary you have mentioned this would 3_n-. dicite that a person world almost have to pay to be Mayor. It appears that with the salary you have mentioned that you are making the job of Mayor an honorary position instead of your strong Mayor with more power. You are encouraging; the Mayor to stay away from City Hall as much as possible. If this is what you want he__ should have no salary at all. I approve of your decision to have an Administrative Assistant, providing he does not become a City Manager. This person could per- form many duties and would always be helpful to every new Mayor taking office. There are some who question whether this Administrative Assistant should receive more than the Mayor, but I myself feel that a trained person ?rho would be doing a lot of work would be entitled to a higher salary than the Mayor. However I would like to point out that very few people would ever think of taking their complaints to this Administrative Assistant or asking his help on promoting certain projects. The Mayor is the first one they think of. He is the person who would get the telephone com- plaints at home, not this new Administrative Assistant. Another very important thing to think of is that this person in the job of Administrative Assistant is not going to be a leader and pub 4 - himself in the position of having anyone disagree with him if he can avoid it. I am thinking of the Aldermen, local Attorneys, Cornell University Officials, etc. A Chief Executive of a city who has a title and $2500 salary is nothing more than an honorary Mayor. .A strong ITayor can really push for the things that can benefit the City by thousands of dollars. In closing I want to say that unless the Charter Revision Commissions changes their mind about this $2500 salary immediately and also making the department heads directly responsible to the Mayor I will proceed to do all I can to publicize the fact that the Revision of the Charter should be voted down in May. I know that this is protesting very strongly and I am sorry that I have to -pursue this course but this is the way I feel. I hope that the Aldermen and Commission can see my point in this matter. r arch 18, 1959 By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Hurphy and Gibson T4MV,aS, this Common Council is charged, m xW Section 20 of the City Home Rule Law, to provide for publication and other publicity in respect to the provisions of the proposed charter as it tray deem proper, and lcmw,, this Conlon Council believes that the Charter Revision Comission can handle this publicity best on behalf of the Council, rs the Charter mow THFjWOR'E BE IT MOLU�, that the Council hereby empme Revision Comission to Prepare and submit such publicity to the Council and cooperate with it in presenting such publicity to the electorate. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. P. Blean, City Clerk -Y� COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular neeting 7:30 p.m. April 1, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Hurphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Horn, Mueller. Attorney - Clynes Building Commissioner - Golder Chief of Police - VanOstrand Chief of Fire - Weaver Members of Charter Revision - Powers, Mrs. Copeland City Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk _ Barber MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. EAGLES CLUB PROPERTY: The Clerk read an offer by the Fraternal Order of Eagles to sell its real estate including its building at 330 E. State Street to the City for the total sum of $150,000.00. HERMAN C. SM1'I'H PROPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from Herman C. Smith and Cecile L. Smith offering for sale to the City their properties known as 319 W. State Street and 404 W. Green Street, consisting of about 17,622 square feet with a building with a floor space of about 89000 square feet on the 319 State Street portion, for the total sum of $100,000.00. Py Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly FESOLVEDo that both letters be referred to the Board of Public Works for study and report thereon. Alderman Murphy recommended that they be referred to the Planotng/for its study also and Alderman Stallman advised that the Planning Board is aware of both offers, By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Piazza Motion Carried. RESOLVED, that both letters be referred to the Planning Board for study and report thereon. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 _ Stallman Carried. BIDS - STATION WAGON: The Clerk read a letter from the Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. requesting permission to advertise for bids on a station wagon for his use from funds in his 1959 tentative budget. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman•Alo P.ESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorised to advertise for bids on the purchase of a Station Wagon for use of the Sealer of Weights and Measures and that the bids be received and opened by the Safety Committee of the Council prior to the next regular meeting of the Council. Carried. PLA--�.NNUQ BOARD IEaSE• Alderman Stimson reported that a lease had been negotiated for lease of office quarters for the Planning Board on the second floor of premises located at 21,3 E. Seneca Street for a rent of $133.00 per month. It was approved and ordered filed. 'UMM RENEWAL: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board recommending that J the Floral-Island Urban Renewal project be terminated due to complications arising from the U.S. Arnq Corps of Engineers Flood Control Project; and that the Council take appropriate action to accomplish this. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. A.IRPO EASE.: Mr. Paul Jackson, Savannah, N.Y. and Mr. James Mann, Lyons, N.Y. both appeared before the,Council regarding lease of the municipal airport. Mr. Jackson stated that he was prepared to take over the present lease of the airport It Article 4 of the agreement can be amended to permit other uses. He advised that he contemplated operating a drag strip there on Sundays. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council reject the recommendation of the Board of Public Works to close the airport in view of the new interest in leasing it and that the Board be requested to renew its study of the entire matter in view of this expressed new interest; and that Mr. Jackson and Mr. Mann be advised to present their Proposalst in writing to the Board of Public T4orks for its action. Carried. .. 2 . April 1, 1959 LIBRARY: Mr. Geo. F. Rogalsky appeared before the Council and requested a special meeting at which time the Library Trustees might present and discuss with city officials its plans and proposal to relocate the Library building. He advised that the Library had received an offer to sell the old building to the First National Bank & Trust Company for the sum of $90,000.00. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the Council express its willingness to attend such a special meeting if called by the Mayor. Carried. L V.R.R. CO. TAX EXEMPTION: Mayor Ryan presented the following statement: " 1 "On two occasions today, Mr. Laverty has talked with Mr. Crowley, Supt. of the L.N.R.R. in Buffalo by phone. He has also spoken to an Assistant to Mr. Baird, Land and Tax Agent. A letter setting forth the position of the L.V.R.R. was signed by Mr. Viviano, Vice Pres. of the R.R. on March 25th. This letter agrees to the relocation of route 13, using R.R. property, provided the R.R. is not put to any expense in relocating the R.R. and if the present shippers using the railroad are also relocated. Yx. Crowley promised to furnish this letter in confirmation. In view of this development, I have no objection to the Council granting a reduction in assessment to the L.V.R.R. if that is their wish." By Alderman'Stimso+n: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca, acting pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 970 of the Laws of 1958, hereby grants to the L.V.R.R. Company a partial exemption form taxation for the year 1959 equivalent to ten per cent of the assessed valuat:1,): of its property within the jurisdiction of said City of Ithaca; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary agreement granting such exemption upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER: The Clerk reported that an amount of $1,832.13 had been expended from the General Fund for a roof for the new Fire Training Center; and that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $1,832.13 from Capital Reserve Fund #10 to pay for this item of expense. • By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Connolly T4-1EREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for the construction of a Fire Training Center, designated as Capital Reserve Fund #10, and NIHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on March 11, 1959, requested that an appropri- ation of $1,832.13 be made from said reserve fund for the construction of a roof on the Fire Training Center, a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed from said reserve farad, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $1,832.13 from Capital Reserve Fund #10 for the construction of a roof on said Fire Training Center be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $1,832.13 from said Capital Reserve Fund to lbe Geneml Fund to be esp waded only for the ptrpose herein setforth. ' AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. gALUAL =RVE TRAN§M: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved the purchase of a power stump cutter oatt a total net cost of $30146.50 and requested the Council to authorize the transfer/the sum of $3,146.50 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public Works Equipment, to pay for this equipment. '✓ By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stimson 14HER.EAS, 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 715,and 14M EAS, the Board of Public Works, on March 25, 1959• requested that an appropri- ation of $3,146.,50 be made from said reserve fund for the aforementioned specific item of equipment which may be financed from said reserve fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sun► of $3,146.50 from Capital Reserve Fund #5 for the purchase of said equipment be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $9,146.50 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein setforth. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. - 3 PARKING METERS _ EDDY STREET: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works had requested the Common Council to establish a parking meter zone on Eddy Street, between Buffalo and Seneca Sts _ both sides; and to authorize the purchase of parking meters for this new metered area at an estimated cost of $1,770.00. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Public Safety, Finance and Charter & Ordinance Committees for joint study and report thereon. Carried. V BIDS _ PA_RKING METERS: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to permit advertising for 46 parking meters for use on College and ►' '` Oak Avenues and to adopt a resolution indicating that, for reasons of efficiency and economy, there is need for standardization of parking meters in the City and therefore permit the purchase, after public bidding, of'a type of meter which will be standard for the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn TAHEREAS this Council has been requested by the Board of Public Works to permit advertising for bids for new parking meters for use on College and Oak Avenues and other areas, and 14HEREAS, upon investigation, it is deemed to be for the best interests of the City of Ithaca to advertise for Dual meters only for the following reasons of efficiency- and economy: 1. At present there are 1072 Dual parking meters in operation in the City of Ithaca. 2. Extensive quantities of repair parts would need to be kept for only one make of meter. 3. Ithaca has one of the best trained meter repairm*n for Dual meters in the country. 4. Manufacturers' representatives have stated that Ithaca's record for length of usable life in its meters is outstanding. 5. It provides less confusion to the general public. AM 1,ND WHEREAS 6 103 (5) of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York provides that upon adoption of a resolution by a vote of at least two-thirds of all the members of the governing body of a city, for reasons of efficiency or economy, that there is need for standardization, purchase contracts of more than one thousand dollars may be Awarded by the appropriate Board of said City to the lowest re:epotsible bidder furnishing the required security after advertise- ment for sealed:'bids, N014 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council that the Board of Public Works is authorized to advertise for public bid for the purchase of 46 Dual meters for installation on College and Oak avenues and for such additional Diial meters as may be needed and authorized by the Board of Public Works for the remainder of the year 1959. �a AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. OFF-ST PARKING REAR OF ITHACA HOTEL: The Clerk reported the Board of Public Works-had requested the Council to take action on its recommendation regarding acquisition of property in the rear of Ithaca Hotel for an off-street parking lot. ih Alderman Baldini reported that the matter is still under consideration but not reported on yet due to confusion in its being referred to joint committees of the Council which have been changed in the meantime. CITY Qjjalg ANNIAL REPOT• The City Clerk presented his annual financial report for tha mar 19,o. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Mueller RESOLVED, that the report be accepted with thanks to the Clerk and that it be ordered filed. Carried. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT SITE• Attorney Clynes reported the Public Service Commission had approved the sale by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. of land to the City as a site for the addition to the Sewage Treatment Plant, and that the closing will take place in a week or so. _ 4 April 1, 1959 BUB ILDINC�C% SIONER: Acting Building Corodssioner Golder presented and reviewed a quarterly report covering a survey of the conditions and needs of the Building Department, with suggestions of remedies and procedures. It included a proposed budget of $31,50000 based upon inspecting all multiple residences in the city and completing an enforcement program at least in part in a period of one year. A general question and answer period ensued* Alderman Stimscn reported the Finance Committee had met with Mr. Golder on March 30th. but had been unable to agree on the budget contained in his report. He advised that his committee we* opposed to the increased budget, not because It did not realize there is a fob to be done, but because of its strain an the tax rate and its effect on the entire city salary structure. Both other members of the committee concurred and all agreed that no alternate to his proposal had been suggested or offered by Mr. Golder. After further discussion the Building Commissioner agreed to a discussion of a compromise and the matter therefore was referred back to the Finance Committee for this purpose. AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. FIRE DM, AUDIT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept.. Audit dated March 10th. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Fire Dept, audit in the total amount of $17,901.19 be attached and made a part of these minutes. Carried. BOARD OF EDUCATION AGRF,�EMNT: Alderman Stimson reported the Finance Committee, in cooperation with the City Chamberlain, had presented a proposal to the Board of Education in the amount of $10,429.53 for the collection of school taxes by the City Chamberlain for 1959 and that if it is accepted by the Board an agree- ment will be drawn by the City Attorney. CHARTER, 3MLICI11: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson WHEREAS, the Common Council by resolution dated March 18, 1959, authorized the Charter Revision Commission to prepare publicity for the proposed now charter for the City of Ithaca* AND WHEREAS, the resolution further provided that the Charter Revision Commission shmuld, submit such publicity to the Common Council, AND WHEREAS the Charter Revision Commission has submitted plans for a published brgchure-w�th charts and a popular description of the changes proposed by the new charter, THEREFORE, be it resolved by this Common Council that the Charter Revision Commission is authorized to arrange for such publication of the contemplated brochure and charts as it deems necessary, and to charge the expense of such Publication to the City of Ithaca, not to exceed the amount of four hundred and fifty dollars. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Charter Revision Commission be authorized to Publish its final report to the people of Ithaca at the expense of the City of Ithaca, and such final report is not to be considered publicity for the Charter within the meaning of the resolution of March 18, 1959. Such publication will be within the present budget of the Commission. Carried. ADDITIONA?AEMOPRZAT= r FAR TRAINjM C= : Alderman Connolly reported "ftipt of a request from the Superintendent of Public Works for an additional sl'PrWiation of $3600.00 to complete the Fire Training Center and that in the 74eantim the Fire Chief had presented a request for another $1,800.00. He )'eco:anended further study to clarify the total amount actually needed for this PuIrpose. By A3AOrman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stimson OLV, that the requests be referred to the Public Safety Committee, Finance a4 Bird of Public Works Relations Committees for joint study and report with A1r t o art as chairman of the group. Carried. - 5 - April 1, 1959 BIDS - RADIO ECU IPMENT: Alderman Connolly reported that the Public Safety Committee had received and opened bids on radio equipment at 5:00 p.m. today as follows: NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL NET BID Motorola Communications & Electronics $1,669.o6 General Electric 1,445.00 The equipment included one base station receiver, 1 base station transmitter, 2 mobile receivers, 2 mobile transmitters fcr the Police Department. He recommended further study of the bids received, and they were referred to the Public Safety Committee for study and report thereon. TRIPHAMMER BRIDGE: Alderman Baldini reported the Board of Public Works had l/ authorized Modjeski & Masters to proceed with design of the Triphammer Bridge and that the location for core borings had been received but work thereon had not been started yet. He also reported that the bridge consultants have decided that the new bridge will have to be constructed at the site of the old one. VOLUNTEER FIREMEN: Alderman Stimson called attention to a letter dated Feb. 25; 1959 received from Ithaca Volunteer Firemens Association regarding the Mayor's alleged unjust criticism of the Fire Department and the volunteers. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the letter be attached and made a part of these minutes and the contents thereof re-'eared to the Public Safety Committee for study and report. Carried. On'.,T�otion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Common Courcil Proceedings Audit Sheet April 1, 1959 Ithaca Printing Service 4.50 N.Y.S. Assessors Assoc. 40.00 Brandt 4utomatic Cashier Co. 93.20 Cayuga Press Inc. 63.00 City Chamberlain 12.26 Lehigh Va1J..ey R.R. Co. 8.46 Norton. Frinting Co. 178.15 The Penna Constr. Co. 200.00 Ithaca Journal 'i L,2 First 1ational Safe Deposit Co; 6.00 Malcom J. 1 a.nn, M.D. 5.00 Addressograph-Mu.ltigra.ph 2,LPa0.50 Yoslpr 3-9fe Co. 60,00 Mack's Photo Copies 14.76 .Earle W. and Yabel C. DeMotte 135.00 Ithaca Journal r 1 .98 NIgry H. Darling 50.00 The Ithaca Journal 10.20 T G. Tiller's . 1� 70 =�:.Y. Telephone Co. 105.06 Ithaca Printing Service 1.7.00 Police & Sheriff's Assoc. 5.00 Van1,1,arter Office Fquil,. 1.80 Andy Soy-ring 3.60 Cramer's Auto Parts 41.15, 4.A. !�anning CO. Iceco, Inc. 17.28 Tioga Auto Parts 20.'39 Brewer & Brown 5'x.45 H.L. V r.Ost.rend 61.60 Dr. R. Yazza 64.80 "ancy ]-1 ott 17.95 Dr. W. Ward 32.40 Tompkins County Hospital 271.40 E Lrrira-Harley Davidson Sales 22.70 Socony T oad Oil 532.26 T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 15.99 N.Y. Telephone Co. 97.0, Ralph J. Mazza, Y:D. 64.84 The Itha.ca Journal 8.46 Gerald 1�1. Quick 148.88 Smith's Atlantic 15.90 Art's Transmission Ser. 84.85 i4es & Les Diner 40.20 01vmria restaurant 51.55 The Corner Book Store 16.25 The Grover Press 5.50 Fhi.lip B. -Wallick 10.00 Management Consultants, Inc. 17.50 F.A. T°fanning Co. .2700 Ithaca .Agency 227.00 Guyda 14iitin.g 7.88 Wayne Bliss T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 10.50 12-34 (Con't) Common Council Proceedings Audit Sheet April 1, 1959 Files Tipton 33.00 VnnAtatta 0ffice Equipment Co. 31.30 Faul Thornton 8.75 Andy Soyring 32.95 New York Telephone Co. 10.72 Add-ressograph Multigrarh 26.14 Ithaca Journal 4.62 James J. Clynes, Jr. 200.00 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 18.96 A.J. Golder 10.64 Paul Guaruera 9.00 Dale B. Pritchard 10.00 Kline Is Pharmacy 3045 F.A. Nanning Co. 162.00 LeCTiard T!iscall 76.74 Ithaca Agency Inc. 25,413.48 T C'Ci AL $31,752.10 APPROVED 3Y rI ' NICE COIF-NITT_HM c o I P The Word of Fire G=issioacrs of the City of Ithaca, d—oh- ereby certify that the followinZ is a list of the bills audited at their regular mceting hold Tuesday, -k rch 10, t,-,e original bills being hercto attached, an6 the sane nave been chocked and found correct, A G. Ailler's & bons Papor Go. 4.11 ;. Y. Telephone Go. 144-94 City Chamberlain 154-82 The Ithaca Journal 3.36 American LaFrance 2.95 Gayuga Motor Wes carp. 1.50 Ithaca Gear K Auto Parts 12- 50 Cramer's Auto ?arts .84 G. J. Rumsey A Go. 11.68 RECO Inc. 26-31 Ithaca junk Go. 11.50 Ames �elding L Supply Go. 4.50 National telding 4.50 Sturm Bros. C)o The Gamewell Go 48.12 A. A. Little L Son 353-85 jonohue-halverson, lac. 10-97 Orton ,_lectric Go. 16 .20 -0 J. Howard 29.27 Clarkson Chumical Go• , Inc. 77•35 J. 1. Holcomb Mfg. Co. , Inc. 19.00 Driscolls !GA Store 12 .68 H. Y. S. Electric & Gas Uorp. 1,519-13 3nyroll ending February 15s 1959 8P209.27 February 28, 1959 8;172.79 161182106 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a 17,901,19 ',,;a; tho i.-tci--abers of the board of Fire Comminsioners of the City of ithaca, do hereby certify that we hove audited the bills listed above and reconnend their payment at the anounto set op posite each name respectively. W-0 4-0 Webrurry 20, 1059 329373.67 387.10 33-20 101-55 317-11. 607.6c) 25-05 T 1.25 1.731.29 }},j§ 6 , . I I HACA VOLUNTEER FIREMEN'S ASSOC. P. 0. BOX 441 ITHACA, NEW YORK February 25, 1959 Dear 1_%t . 1� It is with some reluctance that the following letter is written to you, but circumstances of late compel some action. Those of you who follow the activities of the fire department are well aware of the increased activity in that department, espeoi& ly in the past year, You are also well aware of the continued harassing of the fire department. By unfounded and half true statements, the morale of the volunteer, as well as the paid man, has been greatly undermined. While it may seem that the men are being a little over sensitive about this thing, it must be remembered that the volunteer works for free. His onl� pay is the "thankks" he gets from the community. When the "thanks he gets is unfounded, non-constructive criticism, then he must feel that his hours spent and risk taken are not worth while. In the year 1958, the volunteer firemen, under the able direction of Assistant Chief Richard Gregg, have spent many hundreds of man hours in an attempt to improve the department efficiency. We hope to continue this progress in the year 1959. This can and will be done, but how much is accomplished will depend a very great deal on the gttitude of City Hall, specifically the Mayor' s office. We are already getting refusals from men in regards tc training with always the same reason. We will not continue to take the abuse from the Mayor. Mind you, not the Staff, but by the Mayor. We are not politieiams, but we are citizens and taxpayers of this city. We seldom complain about the running of the city. In this case, we feel compelled to appeal to you, not in the behalf of the firemen, but in the best interests of all taxpayers and res:"d_ents to block, by whatever means you may possess, the indiscriminate and unjust criticism of the fire department. We trust this problem will be given some thought , by the members of the governing body of this city, to the end that the controversy between the Mayor and the fire department can be settled. Very truly yours, Fa L E D W. Lyle Pie gh, President APR 11959 Ithaca Volunteer Fireman' s Assoc. :a s'Y ELERA Raym,o$d Paetow, Vice-President 0 1 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACP,, N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. April 29, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor -. Ryan .- Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly; Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn. Attorney - Clynes Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Commissioner - Golder B OP.W. Commissioner - Gam. Egan Planning Commissioner _ Mrs. Lee Planning Director - Wallick Assoc. Planners - Donald, West Charter Revision Commission - Mrs. Copeland Cornell Library Representatives - Mrs. VanDevort, Mr. Geo. Rogalsky, Mr. Sherman Peer Clerk - B1ean Deputy Clerk - Barber CHARTER REVISIONy SPECIAL ELECTION RITLES: The Clerk presented and read a draft of a proposed resolution recommended for adoption by the Charter Revision Commission to provide rules for the conduct of the special election to be held May 26th. on Charter Revision, By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Visnyei ?AHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, by rese ution dated March 18, 19599 proclaimed a special election to be held in the City of Ithaca on May 26, 1959, to vote on the question: "Shall the charter proposed by the Charter Commission be adopted?", AND WREAS the Common, Council further resolved: that the polls shall be open in each election district from 12 noon to 9 p.mo; that the-polls should be manned by two election inspectors, one from each of the two major political parties; that a qualified voter is one who is properly registered by May 1, 1959, and who meets the requirements of Section 150 of the Election Law of the State of 'few York; AND ?TfEREAS the details of the conduct of the special election are within the powers of the Common Council to establish under the Home Rule Law, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the rules, regulations, ballots, conduct, canvass, and all other details of procedure of such special election conform as nearly as may be to the provisions of the Election Law of the State of New York, specifically, but without limitation thereto or of the general applicability of other provisions of the Election Law, with suitable modifications: (all article and section references are to the Election Law of the State of New York) 1. The Board of Elections of Tompkins County shall choose the two inspectors of election for each polling place from their regular lists of election inspectors as set up under Article 8. All other employees and personnel needed in the con- duct of this special election shall be those provided i•Tith such duties under the Election Law. 2. There shall be no special registration days in the various polling places of the City. Central registration for voters eligible to vote in the special election shall continue only until May 1, 1959. 3. Certificates of service and payment shall be in accordance with Art. 3, Sec. 47. 4. The compensation of election officers shall be the same as that provided by the Common Council for election officers at the general election in November 1958. 50 Certification of the proposition shall be by the Clerk of the City of Ithaca to the Board of Elections, in accordance with Art.. 3, Sec. 68, suitably modified, without, however, including in such certification the present (1908) charter of the City of Ithaca, but including the abstract of the proposed charter (1959) and of the present charter (1908) as prepared by the Charter Commission. 6. Publication by the Board of Elections of notices of the special election shall follow the rules of Art. 4$ Secs. 73. 74, and 77, with suitable modifications to adapt them to a special election on a proposition, 7. Furnishing of supplies by the Board of Elections shall be in accordance with Art. 40 Sec. 84, applicable to a general election, except that the Clerk of the City of Ithaca shall provide necessary copies and abstracts of the proposed charter. .. 2 .. April 29, 1959 8. Preparation and delivery of ballots and supplies shall be in accordance with Art. 15, Sec. 411. 9. Use of the registration records shall be in accordance with Art. 15, Secs. 412, 413, 414, and 415, except that the Board of elections may provide for signature of the voter, in lieu of signature on the back"of his registration poll record, special signature sheets applicable only to this special election. 10. Distribution of ballots and supplies shall be in accordance with Art. 4, Sec. 91, with suitable modification. 11. Election expenses shall be a charge upon the City of Ithaca, and payment and apportionment and certification of such expenses shall be in accordance with Art. 4, Secs. 93 and 94. 12. Ballots shall meet the standards of Art. 5, Sec. 102, and shall be in the form and carry the instructions provided in Art, 5, Sec. 106. 139 The returns of the canvass shall be in accordance with Art. 10,, Secs. 1.11 and 112. 14. Tally sheets shall be as provided in Art. 5, Sec. 114, paragraph 2. 15. There shall be no provision for either absentee or military ballots. 16. The conduct of the election shall be in accordance with Art. 8, Secs, 192-1949 196, 197, 201, 202, 205-210, 212-216, 219-221, 223, 225, and 226. 17. The canvass of results shall be in accordance with Art. 10, Secs, 272, 273. and 275-277, as far as applicable to a special election on a proposition, except that delivery of the certified copy of the statement of the canvassing board shall be delivered to the Clerk of the City of Ithaca, 18. The provisions of Art. 13 in regard to campaign expenditures and receipts shall apply where pertinent, except that statements shall be filed with the Clerk of the City of Ithaca. 19. The provisions of Art, 14 in regard to judicial proceedings shall apply _where pertinent. Carried, �J (_NFRNI M PA=G: Alderman Connolly reported that the Governor had vetoed a Bill that would have permitted Ithaca to issue licenses for overnight parking in the city's streets. Attorney Clynes stated that he had been advised the reasons given for its veto were as follows: 1. Its reference to "CITY MAGISTRATE" instead of "CITY JUDGE" 2. Omission of specification of a maximum fee for the licenses. 3. Doubt of the possible effect of the measure on the power of Cornell University Trustees over streets in the University area, He discounted the first as unimportant, said that the omission of a maximum fee had been deliberate until the City had been able to determine this fact and stated that the matter over Cornell's jurisdiction had been thoroughly cleared with Counsel for the University. He presented a copy of a letter from Counsel to Cornell to the Counsel to the Governor advising that the University would register no opposition. Alderman Connolly recommended that an effort be made to reintroduce the measure at a later date. BIDS - RAIOEMIL=: Alderman Connolly advised that upon review of bids taken on radio equipment for the Police Department by the Public Safety Committee it recommended that all bids be rejected and that the Chief of Police be authorized to readvertise for bids which would include a replacement of all equipment rather than part of it as originally planned. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stal man RESOLV 'D, that the bids received April 1, 1959, by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council, for furnishing the City with radio equipment for the Police Department be and hereby are rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chief of Police be authorized to readvertise for bids on radio equipment to include the following: The successful bidder shall furnish 1 base station receiver, 1 base station. transmitter, 5 mobile receivers, 5 mobile transmitters, 2 mobile motorcycle receivers, 2 mobile motorcycle transmitters, in accordance with specifications to be filed at the time of readvertisement, Carried. 3 - April 29, 1959 BIDS - STATION WAGON: Alderman Connolly reported that the Public Safety Committee had received and opened bids as follows on fipril 21, 1959 for furnishing the City with a Station Wagon for use of the Sealer of Its. & Msrs.: TRADE-IN NET N A1,27 OF BIDDER LM GROSS BID ALL014ANCE FAD. • !.,Tm. T. Pritchard Plymouth (a) - - 1663.00 (b) - - 1803.00 Dodge (a) - - 1663.00 (b) - - 1848.00 • Trialsh•& Son Chevrolet Chevrolet (a) 2644.89 1198.89 1446.00 (b) 2805.49 1198.89 1606.60 Ithaca Motors Co. International (a) 2789.75 990.76 1798.99 (b) 3031.75 1050.76 1980.99 (a) Standard transmission (b) Automatic 11 N Add $101.00 for V-8 engine on Pritchards bid ` (*) Add 103.00 " " " " Chevrolet It By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Van Marter *P WEREAS, bids on a station wagon to be used by the Sealer of Weights & leasures, which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on April 21,1959, have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and `)HEREAS, the Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. has recommended that the low bid submitted by Ualsh & Son Chevrolet for one 1959 Chevrolet Station Wagon with automatic transmission, in the total amount of $1606.60 be accepted, NOW THERIYORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Sealer be accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with a 1959 Chevrolet Station Wagon, Model 1115-6, with automatic transmission be and hereby is awarded to Walsh & Son Chevrolet in the net amount of $1606.60 in accordance pnth the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Sealer's budget account #137. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Alderman Connolly reported that the Board of Public Works had recommended that the Traffic Ordinance be amended to provide for the following: A. Establish "No Parking" on the north side of Ozmun Place. B. Establish a parking meter zone on the south side of Ozmun Place from Stewart Avenue westward 1101. C. Establish a parking meter zone on the west side of Stewart Avenue from Buffalo St. to a point 1061 north of Ozmun Place. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Prohibited at All Times, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: Deletions: Ozmun Place; Stewart Avenue to Buffalo Street - south side. Additions: Ozmun Place; from the north side of Buffalo Street northerly 1501 - east side; from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 2621 - north side. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. Effective upon publication. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVT+' , that Section 185, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Pieter Zones, be and hereby is amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: Deletions: Eddy Street; Buffalo Street to Campus Arch - both sides. Additions: Eddy Street; Catherine Street to Campus Arch - east side; Seneca Street to Williams Street - west side. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. 4 - April 29, 1959 CHARTuR REVISION PUBLICITY: Alderman Stimson reported that apparently there was some misunderstanding about the $450.00 provided by the Council on April 1, 1959 for the Charter Revision Commission to publish its final report. He stated that it was the duty of the City as provided by City Home Rule Lat-* to make this information available to the public and that it was not nor should it' be considered either pro or can on the proposed new charter, but merely a state- ment of facts. BD. OF EDUCATION AGREEMENT: Alderman Stimson reported that the proposal presented to the Board of Education as reported April 1, 1959 in the amount of $10,429.53 for the collection of school taxes by the City Chamberlain for 1959 had been accepted and approved by said Board and that it now awaits the preparation of the necessary agreement for signature. By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the report of Alderman Stimson on behalf of the Finance Committee in this matter be accepted and approved, and * BILLY J. BELOUS INSURANCE RECOVERY: Alderman Stimson reviewed Section 21.)-a of f the City Charter, Accidental Disability for Policemen and Firemen, and paragraph 4 thereof providing for repayment to the City of benefits received by an injured officer in the event of a recovery from a third party. He then reviewed the case of Billy J. Belous, a patrolman, who was injured in the line of duty in an automobile accident on or about August 31, 1957. He stated that Officer Belous had brought an action and recovered from a third party and that the amount of benefits paid to him by the City during his disability amounted to $1,339.33• He advised that the Charter gives the Council the power to fix and determine-the amount to be repaid if it shall appear to its satisfaction that the amount of the settlement remaining after the repayment will be insufficient to adequately compensate such member for the injuries received. He stated that this was the first recovery made under this section of the Charter and that the Finance Committee had taken all aspects of the matter into consideration and after consultation with the City Attorney recommend acceptance of 75% of $1,339.33 or $1,004.50 in full settlement of the amount to be repaid to the City in this instance. The matter was discussed at length and the following action was taken thereon: By Alderman Stimson seconded by Alderman Stallman ?-,JHEREAS, Section 219-x, Paragraph 4 of the Ithaca City Charter provides for re- payment of accidental disability claims when there has been a recovery from a third party by an injured policeman, and I.-MREAS, the Common Council under this section may fix and determine an amount to be repaid by such policeman, when return of the full amount expended by the City might be insufficient to adequately compensate such policeman for the injuries received, and NHEREAS, this Common Council believes that such an inadequate compensation would result in the case under consideration if full repayment were demanded, THERMRE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council fixes and determines a sum of $1'004.50, as full repayment in lieu of an expenditure of $1,339.33, from Patrolman Billy J, Belous, in connection with payments for accidental disability claims accompanying an accident occurring on August 31, 1957, AND BF IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, after approval of the City Attorney, execute the necessary documents in connection with this matter. Carried. CAPITAL BUDGET: Alderman Stimson made an interim report on Capital Budgeting and stated that the Finance Committee had forwarded a prepared statement on this subject to the Planning Board for its consideration. J URBAN RE?`V44Q Alderman Stimson reported that the Planning Board recommended the termination of the Urban Renewal Project in the Floral-Island area because of its conflict with a proposed flood project in the same area and adjacent areas, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman 1,CEREAS, the City Planning Board at a special meeting on April 27, 1959, unanimously approved the following resolution; RESOLVED, that the City Planning Board recommends termination of Urt'an Renewal Project No. N.Y. R-.24 (Floral-Island) in conformance with recommendations of the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency due to a conflict with the federal flood relief project proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; and further recommends that the unexpended balance of the Survey and Planning account which was advanced to the City of Ithaca by the federal government for preliminary planning be re- turned to the federal government. *BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a service agreement between the City of Ithaca and Board of Education in the amount of $101429.53 be approved for the year ending June 30, 1960; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute such an agreement upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. _ 5 _ April 29, 1959 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council approves the recommendation of the City Planning Board to terminate the Urban Renewal Project No. V.Y. R.-24 (Floral-Island) in conformance with recommendations of the Federal Housing and Home Finance Agency for the reason aforesaid, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the unexpended balance of the Survey and Planning Account, which was advanced to the City of Ithaca by the Federal government for preliminary planning be returned to the Federal government, in the amount of $1,117.17, as approved by Federal audit of April 8, 1959, and certified by the Planning Board on .April 27, 1959. Carried. CkPITAL RESERVE FUND INVESTMENTS - LIQUIDA,TIOON-. Alderman Stimson reported that it will be necessary to liquidate Capital Reserve Fund #3 Investments and Capital Reserve Fund #4 Investments to finance the paving of Plain Street, the construction of Giles Street bridge and pay for plans etc. for the Triphammer Bridge during 1959. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini NHEREAS, funds must be available for expenditure from Capital ReservEs\To. 3 and No. 4, .and ?,7HEREAS, these reserves are now invested in certain U.S. Government Trust Notes, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council authorizes the City Clerk to proceed to liquidate these investments by giving the necessary three month's notice and other required steps for the liquidation of these investments on August 1, 1959, in the amount of $60,000.00 for Capital Reserve Fund No. 3 and*�173,000. for Capital Reserve Fend No. 4. Carried. v TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS: Alderman Stimson reported that the money received from the Board of Education for the sale of Bergholtz Tract was invested in government securities which do not become due until 2-1-60 but that it will be necessary to liquidate some of these investments also to finance part of the cost of the air- port park developement during 1959 and stated that the Finance Committee will have a recommendation thereon at the next meeting. It was moved by Alderman Stallman, seconded by Alderman Osborn and carried that the report of Alderman Stimson in this matter be accepted. Carried. 1 PUBLICATION OF TAX EXrMPT PROPERTY! Alderman Stimson reported that a ruling had had been received from the 4th. Department of the the Appellate Division saying that only a summary statement of Tax Exempt property needs to be published instead of a complete tabulated statement as previously ruled on by the Attorney General. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, this Common Council finds that the records of tax exempt property is fully available for public inspection, and T4113REAS, this Common Council wishes to effect the economy that publication of a tabulated listing would bring about, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT this Common Council reduce its budget for advertising under Account No. 101, Common Council, by $750, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk notify the Board of Supervisors of Tompkins County that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca will be most appreciative, if they follow the recommendation of said Council, by publishing this list in tabulated form, if this meets with their approval and is in accordance with the advice of the County Attorney. , BUDGET _ PLARMI G BOARD: Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a revised budget for the Planning Board. He noted that there was a net increase to the City in this instance because of the termination of the urban renewal project, and that the revised estimate had been arrived at through the cooperation of the Planning Director and the Planning Board. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOI,VM-1 , that the tentative budget of the Planning Board adopted December 23, 1958, in the amount of $42,800 be rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council appropriate and hereby does appropriate the sum of $24,415 to account No. 121, Planning Board. Carried„ BUDGET r, BLDG. C%S ISSIONER: Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed a revised budget for the Building Commissioner to include a salary range for the Commissioner equivalent to that of grade #24 in the Compensation Plan, starting with 1;5,127:.00. On behalf of the Finance Committee he recommended adoption of the revised budget in the total amount of $11,355.00. He stated that it is the desire of the Committee to have inspections required by the Multiple Residence Law made as fast as possible ' but in fairness to all property owners. He predicted that based on a plan of co- operation with Cornell University and the Fire Department suggested by the Building Commissioner the job can be done. He stated that the only bone of contention at this time is the proposed salary of the Commissioner. 6 - April 29, 1959 By Alderman Stir son: se onde b ��der St al an ^iHEREAS, a newompensaionlaYYi for 1j for e City of Ithaca was adopted to be effective on February 1, 1959, and TAHEREAS, this Compensation Plan did not provide for compensation for a building inspector,and 'HEREA:S, this plan retained the compensation range of $3600 to $4000, with an' increment of $200, which was in effect in 1958, for the Building Commissioner, and `7HEREAS9 this Common Council wishes to adjust the compensation of these employees, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the job classification and salary grade of Build- x ing Commissioner be amended from the range of $3600 to $4000, to the range assigned to Grade 24, and that of the Building Inspector be included at the range assigned to Grade 19, effective May 1, 1959, During the ensuing discussion Alderman Connolly urged that the range be that of grade '_=27, By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the motion be amended to change the salary range of the Building Commissioner to that assigned to Grade 7127. ($5,767. - $6,746,) Before voting on the amendment Commissioner Golder stated that he could not accept the proposed salary of grade 27 and expressed his hope that the Council would handle the matter in such a manner that a person capable of doing a good job in this important work could be obtained. A vote was then taken on the amendment and it resulted as follows: AYES: 3 - Murphy, Gibson, Connolly NAYS: 11 - Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn. Motion Defeated. A vote was then taken on the original motion which resulted as follows: AYES: 11 - Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn. NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Gibson, Connolly Motion Carried, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT RESOLVED, that a revised budget of $119355 be adopted in place of a tentative budget of $7,150, and that an additional amount of $4,205. be appropriated and hereby is appropriated to Account No. 134, Building Commissioner's Department. Carried. BUDGET - PARKING METERS: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT RESOLVED, that the resolution of March 4, 1959 which appropriated the amount of $3250.85 for the parking meters on College Avenue and Oak Avenue be rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council appropriate and hereby does appropriate a sum of $4,860, to Account No, 139, Parking Meters, for 46 meters on College and Oak Avenues, 24 meters on Eddy Street, and 11 meters on Ozmun Place. Carried. BUDGET - SNOW & ICE RIIOVAL• By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman BE IT RESOLVED, that an appropriation of $1,200.00 be added to Account No, 182, Snow and Ice Removal, increasing the budget to $26,700.00 _ Carried, B1T1Gt?7' .. Pt}?3T.IC *r R UST; By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman 14HEREAS, a recommendation of the Department of Audit and Control requests that current expenditures for equipment be made from appropriate operating accounts and not from a capital reserve fund for Public Works Equipment, known as Capital Reserve No, 5, I'IHEREAS, adjustment of this matter has been arrived at by conference between the Finance Committee and the Superintendent of Public Works, TH.,REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council's resolution of December 23, 1958, be amended as follows: (1) That the amount appropriated to capital reserves be revised from `)72b800 to $723,400, and (2) That the $72,400 be redistributed and transferred in the budget from Capital Reserve Fund No. 5 to the following operating accounts: PROPOSED FINAL BUDGET FOR 1959 To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Payor and Members of the Common Council: The Tentative Budget for 1959, as adopted by the Common Council on December 20, 1958, and the Final Budget for 1959, proposed by the Finance Committee for consideration by the Common Council, are presented herewith: 1957 1958 1959 1959 1959 1, BO;:RD OF FUBLIC TMRKS Budget Budget Estimate Tentative Final 110 City Clerk $24,000 $30,071 $24,275 $24,225 $25,183 114 Bd. of Pub. Talks. Admin. 17,710 18,010 18,070 17,660 17,947 116 City Engineer 28,180 29,280 30,580 30,580 30,600 116e Equipment 300 119 City Hall 189000 19,500 19,500 17,800 17,079 119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 6,000 2,990 8,044 5,000 5,000 161 Street Cleaning 22,235 22,235 22,235 20,000 201000 16ie Equipment 15,500 162 Refuse and Garbage 53,400 56,800 57,710 54,210 54,210 162a Equipment 13,000 168 Storm Sewers 12,218 12,218 12,200 12,200 12,200 169 Mosquito Control 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 180 Street Lighting 32,000 34,350 354,374 35,400 35 ,400 181 Highway Maintenance 97,500 104,470 108,180 88,000 93,000 18le Equipment 18,100 181A Public Utility Street Repairs 15,000 201000 182 Snow & Ice 23,077 40,500 25?500 25,500 26,700 182E Equipment 59000 183 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 29400 21400 2,400 1,200 1,200 184 Bridge T,,Iaintenance 23,784 16,250 16,250 9,500 9,500 185 Creeks Naintenance 8,Q50 8,050 8050 7,300 7,300 185e Equipment 14,500 186 Highway Shop Maint. 8,900 10,260 9,260 8,500 8,500 186e Equipment goo 187 Traffic Control 17,757 18,097 18,100 16,500 16,500 187e Equipment .goo 230 Forestry Division 40,310 41,310 38,200 38,000 389042 230e Equipment 3,500 232 Stewart Park 22,300 22,400 24,000 23,500 23,500 232e Equipment 500 234 Golf Course 11,275 12,900 14,250 13,750 13,750 234e Equipment 500 250 Municipal Parking Areas 1,300 1,700 2,800 2t750 2,750 . 252 Cemetery 9,600 9,100 81'880 8,1;0 8,130 253 Airport 2,250 19200 6,950 6,400 61400 $495,646 $5179091 $513,808 $484,105 $568,591 2. FIRE DEPARTT-TENT 132 Fire Fighting $200,850 $218,825 $220,815 $214,550 $208,920 132e Equipment 89800 133 Fire Dept. Bldgs, 59250 5,250 5;500 5,250 59250 $206,100 $224,075 $226,315 $219,800 $222,970 - 2 - 195 7 1958 1959 1959 1959 3, UNDER CONTROL OF COUNCIL Budget Budget Estimate Tentative Final 1CO Charter Revision Commission - $ 2,000 $ 89000 $ 6,800 $ 6,'250 101 Common Council 1,122 6,940 2,600 1,700 1,000 102 Mayors office 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,350 4,350 108 Chamberlain 22,700 26,625 28,425 28,425 27,053 108e Equipment 1,250 111 Assessor 14,000 14,250 15,915 15,365 14,115 Me Equipment 1,250 112 Attorney 4,900 4,900 5,000 4,900 4,900 113 Civil Service 1,700 1,500 3,565 3,740 3,510 113e Equipment '250 117 Elections 7,496 12,022 7,204 7,200 7,200 118 City Court 19,300 19,075 20,175 18,425 181486 121 Planning Board 26,950 22,500 53.830 42,800 24,415 122 Municipal Surgeon 2,250 1,750 1.750 1.750 1,750 123 City Historian 75 100 100 100 - 128 Employees Ret. System 879053 949687 85,518 85,500 85,500 128A Social Security 12,800 18,900 18,000 18,000 181'000 128E Health Insurance 15,000 9,000 129 Undistributed 613 66o 66o 660 660 130 Police Dept. 215,580 243,290 252,110 250,435 243,332 130e Equipment 119000 134 Bldg. Comm. 10,45o 7,050 15,000 7,150 11,015 134e Equipment 340 135 Bd. of Zoning Appeals 200 200 150 150 150 137 Sealer of Trts. & Msrs. 5,250 5,150 6,915 6,915 5 :218 137e Equipment 1,825 138 Public Pound 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100 11100 139 Parking Meters 22,079 17,574 16,250 13,250 13,660 139e Equipment 4,860 260 Miscel. Exp. 38,245 64,678 54,885 61,290 61,290 261 Workmens Comp. 6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000 �5.5Sow' Youth Commission 28,250 29,800 30,200 30,200 30,213 Contingent Fund 25,000 35,000 35,000 35,000 . 35,000 TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL $557,463 $64- 0,101_$672,702 $666,205 $653 -rA:Z 652�,44Z_-° 4. DEBT SERVICE 270 Prin. , Brdgs & Art. $34,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $351000 271 Prin. , Seneca-Aurora Pkg. Lot 40 000 272 Interest on Bonds 9,170 8,560 7,940 7,940 7,940 273 Int. on Temp. Loans 3,775 5,850 4,550 4,000 3,800 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $46,945 $49,410 $47,490 $46,940 $86,740 5. CONSTR. & PERM. IMPROVEI ANTS Surface treatment of dirt streets $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 $15,000 Curb & gutter renewal 101000 10,000 8,000 8,000 Gravel basing of streets 10,000 10,000 12,000 12,000 Machine paving streets 5,200 48,000 40000 49000 Extend guard rail on Cliff St, 1,500 Concrete wall facing (Frosh Alley) 59800 Gunite facing (Six Mile Creek TrJall) 21,000 6,300 6,300 6,300 Replace concrete wall (Cliff St.) 10,000 10,000 10,000 Pave Bathing Beach (Stewart Park) 6,500 Regrade & widen Hillview P1. & Hudson St. 4,350 4,350 4,350 Fire Training Center 3600 Airport Park Farina Development 7o Airport $19,960 $68,500 $66,150 $59,650 $133,850 - 3 - 1957 1958 1959 1959 1959 6. CAPITAL RESERVES Budget Budget Estimate Tentative Final No. 3 Street Paving $35,000 $60,000 $60,000 rTo. 4 Bridges 30,000 Z�ooa 11"o. 5 Public Works Equipment 27,155 72,800 N0.10 Fire Training Center 209000 $112,155 - $132,800 $62,000 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: Requisitions Tentative Final 1957 1958 1959 1959 1959 1. Bd. of Pub, !Acs. 495,646. 517,091. 513,808. 484,105. 568,591. 2. Bd. of Fire Comm. 206,100. 224,075. 2269'3159 219,800. 222,970. 3. Under Com. Cozen. 557,463. 640,101 672,702. 666,205. 653,492. Total Ylaint. 1,259,209. 1,381,267 1,412,825• 1,370,110. 1,445,053• 4. Debt Service 46,945. 49,410. 47,490. 46,940. 86,74C. 1,3o6,154. 1,430,677. 1,460,315. 1,417,050. 1,531,793. 5. Constr. & Perm. Impr'mt. 19,960. 68,500. 66,150. 59,650. 133,850. 1,326,114. 1,499,1770 1,526,465. 1,476,700. 1,665,643., 6. Cap. Reserves - - 112,155. - - 132,800. 62,000. GRAND TOTAL BUDGET 1,326,114. 1,611,332. 1,526,465. 1,6o9,500. 1,727,643. Surplus of prior year 98,810.22 96,160.90 50,000.00 50,000.00 112,725.16 Miscellaneous Rev. 463,343.00 505,029.49 523,004.72 524,665.72 619,833.99 562,153.22 601,190.39 573,004.72 574,665.72 732,559.15 Taxes on assessed value of 77,167,756 0, $9.90 per M. for the year 1957 763,960-58 On ass'd value of 80,811,329. G 12.50 for the year 1958 1,010,141.61 On ass'd value of 79,800,000. (Est.) 12.50 for the year 1959 997,500.00 997,500.00 On ass'd value of 79,606,708. ('� 12.50 for the year 1959 995,C83.85 1,326,114.00 1,611,332.m 1,570,504.72 1,572,165.72 1,727,643.00 Dated: April 29, 1959 Respectfully submitted, FINANCE COMI:ITTEE Clinton R. Stimson, Chrm. Arthur C. Stallman 75 Robert 1�. Mueller - 7 - April 29, 1959 161 1 street sweeper $15 ,500 162 2 garbage trucks 13,000 181 2 - 5 ton truck 5,000 4 dump trucks 12,500 1 power tamper 600 18,100 182 a - 5 ton truck 5,000 185 General Fund's share of$21,500. portable dredge 14,500 186 1 - 1 yd. pick-up truck 900 187 1 - -E yd, pick-up truck 900 ' 230 Equipment 3,500 232 Power mowers 500 234 Power mowers 500 1, 720,400 Carried. BUDGET - 1959: Alderman Stimson then presented and reviewed in detail the entire proposed budget for 1959 as amended,, reflecting all changes since its adoption and including the changes made at this meeting. He noted that it included benefits provided in the new compensation plan, and health insurance coverage, the completion of some old and new projects during 1959 and has been balanced without increasing the tax rate. He expressed his thanks to the other two members of the Finance Committee for the many long hours spent in getting the budget ready for presentation # at this time, thanked the other members of the Council for their support through F the activities of the Finance Committee and all department heads for their co- �,. operation. AIRPORT LEASE: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved in principle a proposal submitted by Mr. James E. Mann to assume on June 1, 1959 the unexpired terms of the lease of H.M. Peters with the City of Ithaca for the municipal airport contingent on his securing a new lease beginning Jan. 1, 1960 for a period of three years with certain changes therein. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Harrison '^AREAS, the Board of Public Works has approved in principle a proposed lease of the municipal airport for the period Jan. 1, 1960 to Dec. 31, 1962, and I&EREAS, Section 352 of the General Municipal Law provides that no such lease shall be made until the governing body of the City shall have held a public hear- ing in respect thereto on at leant, ten days notice, and `)HEREEAS, it is the sense of this Council that said hearing must be expedited in order that the Board of Public Works will have sufficient time to advertise and receive bids thereon prior to June 1, 1959, N04 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council does hereby delegate its authority by vesting the jurisdiction to hold such a public hearing in its Charter & Ordinance Committee; and that said Committee be directed to present its findings directly to the Board of Public Works at its next regular meeting to be held-on May 13, 19591, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise such a public hearing to be held by the Charter & Ordinance Committee of the Common Council at 7:30 p.m. on May 11, 1959. Carried. LIBRAR : Geo. F. Rogalsky presented and reviewed a recommendation of the Trustees of Cornell Library Association that a new library be built on a site to be acquired in the 300 block of N. Aurora Street including properties at 309 and 313 N. Aurora Street with other properties to be purchased adjacent thereto to provide vehicular access from E. Buffalo Street He advised that it is planned to build a two story building to provide space for the library on the first floor and office space on the second floor for the United Fund and related agencies. He stated that it had been approved by United Fund and the Trustees of the Library and that the proposed site had been approved by the Planning Board. He requested the Mayor to appoint a committee of three or more to participate in a joint study of the proposal. Alderman Stimson noted that a Committee had been appointed to study library matters on February 2, 1958, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy 74HEREAS9 this Common Council adopted a resolution on February 5, 1958, creating a special committee of three members appointed by the Nayor, one from the Common Council, one from the Board of Public `Torks, and one from the Planning Board to study with the Building Committee of the Cornell Library Association the problem of a new building for the library, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the plans proposed by the Library Building Committee and Trustees of the Cornell Public Library at this special meeting of the Common Council be referred to this special committee aforementioned, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor may enlarge this Committee at his pleasure. 4Carri d. On motion the meeting was adjourned,, Geo. A. Blean ri+-w rl urk CCUTION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHPCA, N.Y. Regular Ivieeting 7:30 Pam* Flay 6, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Udermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stinson, Baldini, Varu%rter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Ymeller, Horn. Iittorney - Clynes Chief of Police - VanOstrand City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Building Commissioner - Golder City Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on April 29, 1959 were duly approved. CITY JAIL:_ The Clerk read a letter from the March 1959 Grand Jury recommending that city authorities investigate the possibility of making the facilities of the County Jail available to the City. It was signed by A.H. Adams, Foreman, and V,A. Myers, Clerk. Alderman Baldini reported that he had discussed this matter with Mr. Edward Abbott, Supervisor from the 4th, ward, who had written N.Y. State Dept. of Correction to ascertain if this is possible. He stated they had been informed by telephone that there is such a possibility and that they expected to have a letter on the subject soon and also a visit from a staff member of the State Department to further discuss it with local officials. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works Relations and County Relations Committees for further study and report. Carried. REGIONA=L, PLANNING DOAWAUDIT $Tp.TUM: The Clerk read a letter from E.B. ?-Watson, Chairman of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board, in which he submitted a copy of the audit statement prepared by T.B. Maxfield, C.P.A,, covering the financial operation of the Regional Board from its inception in 1957 until Dec. 31, 1958• By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Finance Committee. Upon review of the report by the Finance Committee it was accepted and ordered filed. — (Sew ? F. t{ /0-R) Carried. RECMATION FOR ELT_ ,Y; The Clerk presented an application for submission to the State Audit Recreation Council and the Commissioner of•Education for approval of a recreation program for elderly people from April 1, 1959 to March 31, 1960, sponsored by the Senior Citizen's Council Inc. He reported that it had been prepared by the Senior Citizen's Council and shows an estimated annual expense of $6,170,00 with the city's share amounting to $1,710.00 subject to state reimbursement at 50%. He recommended that the Mayor be authorized to execute it on behalf of the City and sutmit it to the State Adult Recreation Council for its approval. B y Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the budget as presented in the gross amount of $1,710,00 as the City's share•of the cost of providing recreation for the elderly for the period from April 1, 1959 to March 31, 1960 be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to execute it and submit it to N.Y. State Adult Recreation Council, Albany, .AT.Y. for its approval. Carried. The Clark then presented an agreement between the City and Tompkins County Senior Citizen's Council Inc. providing for the operation of the program on a contractual basis. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the hayor be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. ACA„GOLLEGE L60: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had received a detailed land survey of city property desired by Ithaca College and forwarded it to the Common Council for its consideration and appraisal of the land involved, as the next step in the procedure. eiq et - 2 - May 6, 1959 By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman ^JHEREAS, the Board of Public i,,Torks on April 22, 1959, resolved that the detailed land survey of city property desired by Ithaca College be forwarded to the Common Council for its consideration and appraisal of the land involved, as the next step in the procedure. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be empowered to secure the services of three appraisers to serve as a Board of Appraisers, and that the cost of these appraisals be a charge to Ithaca College, 3L IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the findings of the Board of Appraisers afore- mentioned along with all other aspects of this matter be referred to a joint committee of the Common Council, composed of the Board of Public Works Relations Committee and the Finance Committee with Alderman Ralph Baldini as Chairman for study and report thereon. Carried. AIMUAL K'FORT - U9 CHIEF- The Clerk presented and distributed copies of the annual report of the Fire Chief for 1958. It was received and ordered filed for reference. AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT• Alderman Stinson presented an audit of Fire Department vouchers dated April 7, 1959 in the total amount of $23,081.61. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman T� RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit as presented be accepted and made a part of these minutes. Carried. Ate: A telephone bill in the amount of $40.76 for a new telephone service =' in the Planning Board's office was criticized by Alderman Stallman as too fancy a type of service when compared to the service used in other city departments. He stated that he did not feel it should be approved for payment. After some discussion it eras moved by Alderman Horn, seconded by Alderman Baldini and carried that the bill be approved for payment with the understanding that the type of service and related details be worked out with the Director of Planning. Alderman Stinson reported that the budget for the Planning Board was based on a cheaper type of service to include one line plus one extension and that the Director was now aware of this fact. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, including the disputed telephone bill, in the total amount of $10,672.48 be approved and ordered paid. Carried. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be notified that its 1959 budget provides only for one telephone line with one extension and that it make such change in its Present service, to be contracted for through the City Clerk in the regular manner, Carried, BIAS - POLICE cii Alderman Connolly reported that the following bids on the replacement of two police patrol cars had been received, opened and read by the Public Safety Committee at 5:00 p.m. today, TRADE-IN NAN!E OF BIDDER GRO�SSS 3 P- ALLOJME NET B 1D Walsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc. Chevrolet 5,298.00 2,348.00 2,950.00 William T. Pritchard Plymouth 5,278.00 2,092.00 3,186.00 Cayuga Motors Sales,Corp. Ford 59177.80 2,266.80 2,911.00 He recOMMended acceptance of the low bid submitted by Cayuga hotors, By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Harrison i,'HEREAS, bids on two automobiles to be used as police patrol cars, which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on May 6. M9 have been revieved by the Public Safety Committee of the Council, and "REREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the low bid submitted by Cayuga Motors Sales Corp: for two 1959 Ford Custom: .. 300 Tudor Sedans in the total net amount of $2,911.00 be accepted. N01 THEREFORE ;:'L IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and approved; and that the contract for furnishing the City with two 1959 Ford-Custom 300 Tudor Sedans be and hereby is awarded to Cayuga Yotors Sales Corp. in the total net amount of $2,911.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Police Department budget, account 11,4130, AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried. g _ 3 _ May 6, 1959 TAX DEEDS E`MIGED: Alderman Stinson presented a letter from the City Chamberlain in which she advised that the property of Tony Tursick, 1032 14. Seneca Street, and that of F.L. & F. Tyler, Lane 105_31,5 Eastwood Avenue, had been sold at various tax sales to the City of Ithaca and have not been redeemed. The County of Tompkins foreclosed these two properties cancelling the claims of the City, leaving the following amount to be expunged to clear the City's records: F.L. & F. Tyler, Lane Eastwood Ave. 1954 City Tax Sale Deed to City of Ithaca 1955 $106.19 1955 " it " Deed to City of Ithaca 1956 81.96 19,.x6 rr It it n n n n ri 1957 44.77 1957 n it rr it rr rr r. r. 1958 51.95 1958 r. rr .r Certif. rr rr rr 1958 56.15 TOTAL $3 Tarry Tursick, 1032 ?T. Seneca St 1955 City Tax Sale Deed to City of Ithaca 1956 $ 86.02 1956 n n u n n u u to 1957 92.03 1957 ° " " " Terra Land Co. 1958 - - - 1958 11 Certif. to City of Ithaca 11.5.16 TOTAL $29 By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that Tax Deeds owned by the City in the amount of $284.87, and Tax Sale Certificates in the amount of $56.15 on the F.L. & F. Tyler property, land on Eastwood Avenue, and Tax Deeds in the amount of $180.05 and Tax Certificates in the amount of $115.16 on the Tony Tursick property, 1032 W. Seneca Street, in accordance with the schedule hereinabove listed be and they hereby are expunged. Carried. TEMPORARY INVEST17ENfS: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman `WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has invested money from the sale of the Bergholtz tract which was deposited in the General Fund of the City in accordance with an act of the �M.Y. State Legislature, Chapter 536, 180th. Regular Session 1957, and WHEREAS, this investment is in the form of U.S. 'Treasury ?Totes, Series B, 1962, due August 15, 1962, in the face amount of $133,000 with premium and accrued interest, and 1,MEEREAS, this Common Council has appropriated $70,600 from the General Fund of the City for airport-park marina development in 1959, and ISEREAS, these treasury notes need to be liquidated to meet the aforesaid budget appropriation as well as to comply with the Local Finance Law, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee of the Common Council to- gether with Alderman Horn and the City Attorney, be empowered to liquidate these investments at an appropriate tim by the sale of these Treasury Notes in the open market to the extent of at least $100,000 of face value and up to the m4ximum of ` 133,000 of face value, and BE IT FURTHEER. RESOLVED, that the proceeds from the liquidation of these in- vestments be returned to the General Funds of the City of Ithaca in accordance with Chapter 536 of the laws of 180th. Regular Session of the New York State Legislature, 1957, and BE IT FURTH=ER RESOLVED, that the action of the Finance Committee thus empowered shall be reported to this Common Council, 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 1959, establish the tax rate, levy the taxes and make appropriations therefrom. The Clerk reported that the assessment roll for 1959 had been completed, footed and prayed and showed the following valuations: Valuation of land $15,603,800.00 Valuation of buildings 138,861,103.00 Total Valuation of real property $154,464,903.00 Less Valuation of exempt property 77,080,803.00 Total net valuation of real property ?7,384,100.00 Plus valuation of special franchises 2,222,608.00 TOTAL NET VALUATION OF TAXABLE PROPERTY $ 79,606,708.00 4 - rjay 6, 1959 By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Sta3lman RESOLVED, that the budget estimates and requisitions, as agreed upon, be and the same hereby are finally approved, adopted and confirmed in the total sum of $1,727,643.00 in accordance with the detailed budget statement appended herezrith, and T*]EREAS, available and estimated revenues total $7329559.15 thereby leaving $995,083.85 as the amount to be raised by taxation, and 14HEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1959, certified and filed by the City Assessor, has been footed and proved and shows the total net taxable valuation of $79,606,705. and 14 EREAS, Under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City purposes amounts to $1,701,423.37 for 1959, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the tax rate for general city purposes for the fiscal year 1959 be and the same hereby is established and fixed at $12.50 per $1,000. of taxable valuation as shown, certified and extended against the respective properties on the 1959 City Tax Roll, thereby making a total tax levy as near as may be of $995,083.85 , 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 $12.50 per $1,000. of such taxable valuations, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be and hereby is directed to extend and apportion the City tax as above, and that upon the completion of the extension of said Roll the City Clerk shall prepare a warrant on the City Chamber- lain for the collection of said levy, and the Mayor and City Clerk hereby are authorized and directed to sign and affix the Corporate Seal to such warrant and forthwith to file the same with said Roll with the City Chamberlain, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the execution and filing of said warrant and Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax set opposite each and every property shall thereby become tax liens, due, payable and collectible in accordance with provisions of the City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the total sum of $1,727,643.00 be appropriated in accordance with the Tax Budget as adopted, to the respective boards, offices and departments of the City for the purposes respectively set forth therein. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 ABSENT: 1 Carried and approved. CAPITAL RWERV, TRANSFER: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallnan 'nHMEAS, this Common Council on February 4, 1959 appropriated $645 from Capital Reserve Fund 4, 5, Public T,,Torks Equipment, for the purchase of an Industrial Loader,, and '+1f WAS, the :.Y. State Department of Audit and Control has pointed out that this item is not a proper charge against a Capital Reserve Account, and TiHEREA.S, the final budget adopted May 6, 1959 by this Common Council provides sufficient funds for this item in operating Account No. 230-e, Forestry Division Equipment, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the motion of this Common Council of February 4, 1959 to appropriate $645 from Capital Reserve Fund "o. 5, Public TTorks Equipment, for an Industrial Loader be rescinded, 0D FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that this item be a direct charge against Budget _Account No. 230e, Forestry Division Equipment. Carried. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman T*MREAS, the stump cutter, the purchase of which was anticipated from budget jiccount No. 230-e, was authorized by this Common Council on April 4, 1959 to be purchased by an appropriation from Capital Reserve Fund No, 59 Public Works Equipment, 'MEREAS, a balance in account No 230-e, Forestry Division Equipment, of $2855 now exists, after encumbering the account to pay for an industrial loader of $645, according to an earlier resolution of this Common Council, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council hereby transfers $2855 from Budget Account Mo. 230-e, Forestry Division Equipment, to the Budget Account, Contingent Fund. Carried. TAX ROLL: Attorney Clynes expressed his appreciation to four individuals in the Assessor's office for the vast amount of detailed work that was necessary this year to correct all land values before completion of the final roll. He stated that he felt the job was well done, that it resulted in a minimum of complaints on grievance day and that it was a tribute to those concerned. - 5 - May 6, 1959 EUBL ULAp .,x..A IR= I Alderman Murphy reported that a public hearing on a proposed lease of the municipal airport had been advertised to be held by the Charter & Ordinate Committee an Monday May 111, 19599 at 7:30 p.m. He invited all members of the Council to be present if possible. MM MUAR EM U& alderman Gibson reported that plans for the Youth Bureau's summer programs have been coWleted and predicted another successful season. Alderman Var*arter expressed his appreciation to members of the finance Committee for all their work and efforts in preparing the budget in its final forma for adoption. On motion the meeting was adjourned. o. A. BI City Clerk JJ� 1 P: I i COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET MAY 6, 1959 N.Y. Telephone Co. 57,19 Ithaca Printing Service 112,00 Cayuga Press 816-50 Klinets Pharmacy 22.75 Klinets Pharmacy 16.19 Ithaca Journal 25.80 Mary P. Steelman 51.50 Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 102.47 Tompkins County Hospital 1.00 Arthur Beddoe 18.00 Tompkins County Hospital 25,00 A.J. Laux & Co. 38.69 Addressograph-Multigraph 89.88 Ithaca Office Equipment 265-50 Pitney`=Bowes Inc. 6.25 Shelton's Ref. Sales 62,31 Norton Printing Co. 8100 Lent's Inc. 11.88 Paul Bradford 8.43 John Marcham 6.00 George Hoerner 30.00 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas 17.08 VanNatta Office Equip. 100.00 Klinets Pharmacy 2.50 William Miller 2,283-95 Earle. W. and Mabel C. DeMotte 135.00 Lee of Ithaca, Inc. 1.65 Richard T. West 22,91 C.J. Rumsey & CO,. 8.33 Mack's Phote Copies 15.32 N.Y. Telephone Co. 40.76 Edward King 46.35 James. J. Clynes 10000 T.G• Miller's Sons Paper Co. 91.02 Baker Lumber Co. 8.40 TioF;a Auto Parts 22.05 G.J. Hovanee Displays 18.00 Goodyear Serv. Store 3.50 Streeter's Mobil Ser. 3.40 Soppts Atlantic Ser. 54.70 H.L. VanOstrand 9.45 Coop. GLF Service 3.30 H.L. VanOstrand 10;00 H.L. VanOstrand 7.55 N.Y.S, Vet College 10.00 Dr. R Mazza 191.20 Jo;n;yI s Welding Ser. 2.25 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts 12:59 Dual Parking Meter Co. 2158 C.J. Rumsey 4;00 Cramer's Auto Parts 54,19 Alvin E. Lincoln 2-5.00 National Welding 4.50 Walsh & Son Chev. 79.38 Gerald M. Quick 164,58 Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales 64,58 Cortrzght Electric Inc. 0 .3 Auto Body Works 55 5.3 WaIsh & Son Chev. 1,500 12. 0 N.Y ,Telephone Co. 115.49 T.G. Miller's 36.65 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET MAY 6, 1959 (Con't) Paul E. Killion, Inc. 46.91 Ithaca Printing Service 253.50 Mary H. Darling 50-6-00 National Welding 19•50 Henry R. Head 10.20 Atlantic Refining Co. 3'•78 Gulf Oil Corp. 9.88 Socony Mobil Oil Co. 426.68 Esso Standard Oil 215.01 Iceco, Inc. 12,48 S.N. Reese 4.50 Los Aiageles Stamp & Stationary 104,15 Conan. Engineering Service 153.00 Ithaca Propane Co. 2.50 Vannts Motor Service 11.55 Tompkins County Mental Health Clinic 2,000 00 George A. White 11.25 Guyda Whiting 7.00 New York Telephone Co. 10.27 T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 26.60 City Chamberlain 7.36 City Chamberlain 34039 TOTAL 10,617.58 APPROVED BY N CE COMMITTEE V 4L The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca do hereby certify that the following is a list of the bills audited at their regular meeting held Tuesday, April 7, 1959, the original bills being hereto attached, and the same have been checked and found correct. T. G. 4iller's Sons Paper Co. $.55 H. A. Manning Co. 27.00 Van Natta Office Equipment Co. Inc. $.50 Central N.Y. Firemen's Assn. , Inc. 5.00 National Pire Protection Assn. 12.95 City Chamberlain 6.$$ N.Y.Telephone Co. 143 .30 Chemung Electronics , Inc. 4,639.20 General Llectric Co, 9$0.00 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 17.0$ American haFrance Corp. 22.70 Cayuga Electric Supply Co. 2,98 V;heatori's sheet Metal Shop 2.30 ICECO Inc, 2.40 Goodyear service Stores 2.00 Ithaca Glass Co. 33 .84 Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. 6.23 Andy Soyyring 122.40 Socony Mobil Oil Co. , Inc. 60.28 Head 's Service Station 39.30 Robinson & Carpenter, Inc. .90 Jamieson-McKinney Co,, Inc. 12.66 A. M. Little & Son 9.19 Jim's Fix-it Shop 6.00 fl.Y.S. i lectric & Gas 430.6 6,652.27 Payroll ending March 15, 1959 $,237.29 March 31, 1959 8.1 2.05 16,429. 34 Total it, 23 ,0$1.61 We , the members of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca, do hereby certify that we have audited the bills listed above and recommend their payment at the amounts set op- posite each name respectively. :flag `)„z,11- lei i ftL V March 31, 1959 AFTRVI'RIATION SrliT BALANCE 112.. A 40,e03.o1 B 586.51 5,691.73 314.11 0 41744.N 8 7114" R 25605 T 9.39 AIL. 1 0 266as L_T 4`.-g411 COWON COUNCIL PROCEEDDTGS CITY OF ITHACA 9 N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P.Mi. June 3, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Mazza, Stimson, VanMarter, Harrison, Connolly, Gibson, Osborn, Stall-W.-1;, Visnyei, Ala, Mueller, Horn Attorney - Clynes Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Chief of Police - VanOstrand Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber Mme: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. AU..M-S_T NnACALI _ FIRE COMt=1QNER_ The Mayor announced his appointment of August #� 14acali as a Fire Comissioner, effective July 1, 1959, for a three year term ending June 30, 1962. He requested Council apparwal of his appointmQnt. " By Alderman VanVarter: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Safety Committee. Attorney Clynes called attention to Section 164 of the City Charter which required that a Fire Commissioner shall be appointed in June each year. The nation was withdrawn. By Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the PSayorts appointment of August Macau as a Fire Comissioner for the specified term be and hereby is approved, Unanimously carried. BINGO The Clerk read lett6rs from Loyai Order of Moose, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles each of Which re- ; quested that the Council hold an election to legalize Dingo in the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for study and report. Carried. TAX S GDOWTIION: The Clerk read a letter from J. Edward Dixon, City Assessor, calling attention to the fact that a mechanical error resulting in a reduction of $250.00 in the general tax base had been discovered in extending the taxes on the 1959 city tax roll. He asked that the tax roll be corrected by deducting $2.50.00 from the general tax base which was certified on May 6, 1959. 'line Assessor stated that the error necessitating this correction occurred on page 154 of the Tax Roll. The Clerk then presented a copy of the original figures certified by the Assessor and a copy of the corrected ones presented at this time which show the following valuations: M=TAX ROLL CORRECTED TAX ROLL $ 15,6039800900 Valuation of land $35,603,800.00 138,961.403.00 Valuation of buildings 36g%6y 53;,QO 154•464,903.00 Total Valuation of Real Property 1$4,464,653.00 77tOED.t§93.00 Less Valuation of exempt property 777208o'n 00 77,384,100.00 Total valuation of real property 77,383,850.00 2,222,608.0000 Valuation of special franchises 222608 00 79*606.708.00 TOTAL NET VALUATION OF TAXABLE 79,606,458.00. PROPERTY By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stal7man REDOL1iED0 that the final 1959 tax roll and assessment roll approved by this Canso Council on May 6, 1959 be and it hereby is amended so as to include the correction of the mechanical error as submitted by the City Assessor; and that as thus corrected the final tax and assessment roll be ratified and confirmed in all respects, in accordance with the Assessorts report. Carried. - 2 - June 3, 1959 LOUIS VOLP TT SAL= gRFASE: The Clerk read a letter from F.J, Laverty, Supt. of Public ?forks, requesting that the salary of Louis Volpicelli as Senior Account Clerk - 40-hr. week - in the Water & Sewer Department be fixed at $3,896. which is one increment over the minimum of the grade -416 in the compensation plan. He advised that this employee had served in a Provisional capacity since January 16, 1958 and received a probational appointment effective June 1, 1959• Alderman Stimson reviewed section 25 of the General City Law which prohibits the Council, from increasing the compensation of any office or position during any fiscal year, after the same shall have been fixed and provided for in the budget for such fiscal year. He advised that the Finance Committee had explained this to Mr. Volpicelli who had agreed to continue at the minimum with the hope that an adjustment may be made next year. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the request be denied since it is prohibited by section 25 of the General City Law. Carried. PAID L AYS i Mr. Donald J. O'Connor, business representative of the Machinists Union, appeared and urged that hourly paid employees in the Department of Public. Works be paid for six paid holidays even though they fall on their regular days off. He called attention to the fact that Decoration Day and the 4th. of July both fall on Saturdays this year, and that the Board of Public Tiorks had taken action to give compensatory time off. He contended that when such a holiday falls on a Saturday the hourly paid employees should be permitted to observe it on the preceding Friday, and asked that this rule be adhered to in the future. CIT7� CHA R: The Clerk reported that the Election Coomissioners had certified V the results of the special election held on May 269 1959 on the proposition "Shall the charter proposed by the Charter Commission be adopted" as follows: Affirmative votes cast 1,470 Negative " " 2,681 Blank 2 Void gl Total number of votes cast 4,234 Mayor Ryan presented the following statement in regard to the charter: "Although the new charter has been defeated there are many who would like to see some parts of it adopted. I think we should be considering this during the mummer months and in the Fall ask the Charter and Ordinances Committee to make a study to see what parts of the proposed new charter the Council wants to adopt. I am sure that the nine members of the Charter Revision Commission will, eventually see some of their proposals become amendments to our present charter. They will realise that their work had not been a complete loss but rather the mans of correcting sections of the charter that were long overdue. One of the first things that I decided to do starting tonight is to have the Superintendent of Public 4orks, Mr. Laverty, attend all Council meetings in the future. From the time I started as hayor he has always been very helpful as my adviser and we have worked together on complaints and problems relating to the Depart- ment of Public Vlorks. I feel that I-ir. Laverty's presence at the Council meetings will give the Aldermen the opportunity of asking him questions concerning problems that may have come up in their respective wards. I also think we should make an early decision on reorganizing the City Clerk's department. It has been suggested that there be two separate departments in place of the one now handled by the City Clerk. One department would handle duties relating to a City Clerk, the other would be the Comptroller, in charge of budget and finances. We all know Mr. Blean has had a tremendous amount of work and responsibility and now that the charter question has been settled this is something we should act on as soon as possible." By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby expresses its thanks to the Charter Revision Commission for the time and effort expended in preparing the suggested new Charter. Garried. - 3 - June 3, 1959 Alderman Connolly recommended that amendment of the Charter be referred to the entire Council rather than to the Charter & Ordinance Committee., By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the matter of amending the Charter be referred to the Council as a committee of the whole with Alderman MurpW to act as chairman, Carried. Alderman Gibson recommended a study of the Ward boundaries of the present charter with the thought of changing them to redistribute the population more evenly. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Var arF,er RESOLVED, that the matter of establishing new wa=d boundaries be considered by the Council in its review of the charter for possible amendment. Carried. CURB & GUITER ASSESSMENTS .. DRYDIE RO E The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had approved and levied assessments in the total amount of � $962.36 for the construction of curbs and gutters during 1958 on the west side of Dryden Road, from Oak Avenue to Campus Road, and recommended them to the Common Council for confirmation thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Horn C'r 'WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works on April 29, 1959 levied assessments for w curb and gutter construction on Dryden Road; and held a public hearing thereon on May 13, 1959 as required by the City Charter; and finally approved said assessments on May 13, 1959, and filed a schedule thereof with the Common Council for confirmation, NOW THERFYORE' BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments in the total amount of $96206, as finally approved and filed, be and the same hereby are in all respects approved, confirmed and levied, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain in accordance with such schedule for the collection of said assessments; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute said warrant, whereupon all such assessments will become due and payable from the date of execution thereof. PYES' 12 Motion Carried. NAYS: 0 Approved: June 3, 1959. r tfkor of City of It N.Y. B= J. BELOUS REFUND: The Clerk reported that on May 15th. he had received the total sum of $1039.33 qs a repayment by patrolman Billy J. Belous from the amount recovered by him hvn a third party (Jesse Snyder) as the result of his accident on August 31, 1957 and which represented benefits paid to him by the City during his disability on account of such accident. He advised that, pursuant to action of this Council dated April 24, 1959,he had credited 75% thereof or $1,004.50 to current revenues and the balance or $334.83 to Current appropriations, budget item 260.1 - Judgements and Settlements, to be refunded to Fjr. Belous, He requested approval of his action in order that the $334.83 win be reflected as an additional appropriation from which to made said refund. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by A]deraeo Mueller RESOLVED, that the Clerk's action be approved and that the amount of $334983 received from said settlement be and hereby is ordered credited to Current Appropriations, budget item 264-1 • Judgements and settlements, as an additional appropriation from which to make the refund to Mr. Belous previously authorized by this Council on April 29# 1959. AYES: 22 NAYS: 0 Carried. aticn of $26-80 IO to : The Clerk reported than need of an odditionzi appropr3 Pay for flags P"Vhassd fe,r use In ovmeterisO within the City on Deawetion Day. He advised that this was faotsary *Inca the Bags for 1958 had riot been paid for. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alder M Connolly FMOLVED, that the amount of $26.84 he aril hereby is Ulmfbrred within gent Appropriations from budget account #101, Aldermen, to &eea rt #260..1. Judgements MW settlements, for this purpose. Carried, . � The Clerk called the attentteft to the Mod ter making a new plate fr a which to print ward reaps which will imiude the amex&d areas of the city and new streets added since the last pUte was made In 1930. io - 4 - June 3, 1959 He requested authorization to have this done and to charge the expense thereof to the budget for elections, account #117. 13y Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stanvan 'MSOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to order a new plate and secure a supply Of new ward traps; and that the expense thereof be a charge against budget account ". 11'7, elections, as recos+mftded. Carried. W UUUQ The Clerk reported that the Board of Public �,Iorks had held a v dial meeting today at 1:30 p.m,, and considered a report submitted by McPherson U11ders on the cost of renovating the Rag1es Building as a City Hall. The total estimated cost thereof not including architect fees amounted to $189,000.00. Alderman Stallman reviewed the feeling expressed by Board members in the matter and advised that the Board felt it was not a goad bargain for the City since the cost of acquisition plus renovation was approaching the cost of a new building. He asked the Hayor if he wanted the special committee to continue its study of relocating City Hall and advised that one member, Mr. Miscall, is presently out of the country. The Mayor requested the ca mittee to continue and agreed to appoint a new member to serve in place of Mr. Miiscall. G M$ DAMAGE CL Attorney Clynss reported that the Archie Cornelius claim vs. the City of Ithaca for damages to his property from creek water on 9. Clinton Street will be heard before a Referee during the seer. Ej QEF-T% A tT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESMVED, that the Fire Department audit dated May 12, 1959 in the total amount of $18,897.36 be attached and made part of these minutes. S� Carried. ;9UJI: Alderman/pAWInUd the regular audit in the total amount of $81,070.17 and advised that the finance Committee had withheld therefrom two vouchers totalling $149.89 for investigation. He recommended approval of the audit with this ex- ception. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RRSOUM, that the audit in the amount of $60,920.28 as approved by the Finance Committee be and hereby is approved and ordered paid. Carried. PIAMIRR a'rRE.CT-CR'S SALARY• Alderman Stinson reported that the Planning Board had requested that the salary of the Planning Director be increased from $7.200. to $7.297.04. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallmen RESOLVED, that the request be denied because section 25 of the General City Law prohibits it; and that the Finance Committee explain the Council's action on its request to the Planning Board. Carried. BUM= CMi?'SSIOM:, Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Coamoittee had received applications fraa five persons interested in the position of Building Commissioner and he presented a written list to the Mayor to aid him in the selecrtion of a successor to A.J. Golder. In doing so he pointed out that the Finance Cos ittee or the Council in no way intends to usurp the progativcs� of the May" in aypeirnting a Building Commissioner. He noted that the 1%yor had a list of three persons interested in the job. M0 F,01rw tte _ ported that the Public Safety Co mni R� = s,.'�A.,,,... Alderman Connoll y re hoed rec"TSlt, opened and read buds on radio equipment for the Police Departarent on June 2, 1"9 as fo21ats: NAME--Qj BE=,R QW§ AID MAW-18 AILZANCE W BID- Motorola Inc. $4.927.50 $700.00 $4,227.50 00neral Electratc Co. 3,135.00 44o.po 2,695.00 The General Electric bid did not include two motor cycles units requested in the specifications. 14rr, Connolly advised that the cost of two such units installed wftU amount to $IJR-00 which if added to General Electrioee bid would increase I+. to M net figure of $4,252.00. He rocoaenended acceptance at the Motorola bid. The Board of 1,`ire Commissioners of City of Ithaca, do hereby certify that ti.,.e follovring is a li-,t of t-,.e bills aur-11-ted at their re�--ular m,etinv held 14ay 12. 1959, the original L C-, A n ed '-ereto attached b(��Pn chec k Dili b e j,,, an foLm6 correct. i-Achard Gregg 147.62 Or) 35-17 National 'Pire Protection t.ssociation 9.04 V Teleplim,.e Co. 188.89 Albert PinsleY 7.02 Lee of Ithaca, 1--r,c. *015 G a hmunr, `.',lectronics , DDc. 10.00 65-00 "Bartlett Lonfr I s C, - I C Inc. 15 -59 A m arican La 672-44 - rance :x.59 Cramer' s `,,uto Parts National 1: g 34.00 G. J. 11umsey ✓ Co. 01,L;-O ,'ocony -Q A1- Go. 1.84 1', 8 chuylor Tire ilecapping Service,ln T c. -52 sunk Tackle U-,emtex 139.65 fleadj.'s . �',tation 189.23 ,'-,'turm 3ros, 2.95 5-00 37-31 Little -)',on ublic ",.orkd 82.84 ept t te,r 'Sewer D i v 11D of o,,.,Ta 12.30 Clarkson Co. , Inc. 67.';i0 U-1-ty c1hambe-l-lain 16.92 '1 11, " 'I'"S jOl ") 401- Y. -loctric 2. 213tt.82 9 ayroll en ndi-rig 15 , 1959 2-4 .T)ril 301 1959 8.1 2-.-01 16)534-54 Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189FF.q7-75 of tl-,e �-oar- of the i i,e''fibe Gity oj.' Ithaca, 0 ( s O ,�i I s s i n r of t he do lherebl.- cc-xtif'.; that we ',:,ve a,�udited the bilIs listood above and recormend their pay--,,,ient at tl`,e a,-.,ounts set op- t-ciativel . f-)o s i ac' -a-me re sp y t ccnrm CM7CIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET JUNE 3. 1959 T.G. Millers Sons 44.08 Milton Stamp 5.25 Van Natta Office Equipment 86.22 Rent of Polling Places 48.00 Ptorton Printing Co. 175.00 Wayne Bliss 6.13 Herbert Poole 8.75 Noltie Turley 5.00 Kenneth A. Fauls 7.00 City Chamberlain 23.51 The Ithaca Journal 3.36 Ithaca Journal 9.24 The Post Standard 10.08 N.Y. Telephone 121.15 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas 14.28 Ithaca Printing Service 125.00 E.H. Boeckh & Associates 10.00 Norton Electric Co. 6.00 Ithaca Journal 5.88 James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00 Georgia-Hanks Corp. 92.00 Lents Inc. 12.00 Phillip B. Wallick 1.50 Ithaca Office Equipment 15.10 Better Paint and Wall Paper 18.92 Ithaca Office Equip. 15.30 E.W. & r1.C. DeMotte 135.00 Kline's Pharmacy 28.20 Tompkins County Hosp. 31.25 Dr. R., Mazza 25.00 Ralph J. Mazza , M.D. 225.26 Hersc)n Funeral Home 15.00 %Y.'3. Employees' Retirement 77,254.00 S11p7plemental Pension Fund 1,058.76 MaT.y H. Darling 50.00 Tb.e Ithaca Journal 3.78 T G. Miller's 20.41 ",r.Y. Telephone Co. 98.89 Ithaca Office Equip. 50.00 Cortright Electric, Inc. 38.34 Walsh & Son Chev. 10.85 Quick's Garage 84.40 Esso Standard Oil 186.40 Soconv Mobil Oil 4.30 5opp's Atlantic 18.00 T ational Welding 4.50 Comm. Eng. Service 64.00 H.L. VanOstrand 9.25 N.Y, Vet. College 15.00 Dual Parking Meter 32.57 A"`�T�"molder_ :x•63 � A.J. Golder 50.26 ° { :� Billy J. Belous ,x.348 _ v The Corner Bookstore 76.80 Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 26.50 (C.QN I T) COMKON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET JUNE 3, 1959 Dr. David Robb 10.00 T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 16.21 I\Tew York Telephone Co. 11-27 City Chamberlain 12-75 TOT.AJ, 81,070.10 APP V BY FIN WCE,4%11ITTEF, A r 5 - June 3, 1959 By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman 14 EREAS, bids for two way frequency modulated communications equipment for the Ithaca Police Department, which were received by the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council on June 2, 1959.have been reviewed by the Public Safety Committee of the Council. AT'D `,MBREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that the bid submitted by the Motorola Communications and Electronics, Jne. for furnishing one base station r;ceiver, base station transmitter, 5 mobile transmitters, 5 mobile receivers, 2 mobile motorcycle receivers, 2 mobile motorcycle transmitters in the total amount of $4,227.50 be accepted; said bid being the only complete unit bid received meeting the specifications as set forth in "Information For Bidders", *W THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Chief of Police be accepted and approved: and that the contract for furnishing the Police Department, City of Ithaca with complete two way frequency modulated communications equipment be and hereby is awarded to Motorola Communications and Electronics, Inc. in the net amount of $4,227,50 in accordance with the terms of the bid as submitted; and that the cost thereof be charged against the 1959 Police Department budget, account z#130. .� AYES: 12 NAYS: 0 Carried. COMPENSATICN PLt'•,N AMENDMENT: Alderman Connolly reported that State Examiners have criticized the method of paying the Jail Matron currently being done an a voucher basis, and recommended it be done on a payroll basis. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto the ,job classification of Jail Matron with a salary of $50.00 per month; and that the person performing these duties be included on the Police Department payroll effective June 1, 1959, Carried. YOUTH & RECREATION REPORT: Alderman Gibson reported that applications being received for the summer day camp at Stewart Park indicais keen interest and predicted another successful season. He stated that "Parents' 'Might" will be � held at the Youth Center on Friday night, June 5th. and invited all aldermen to be present. He called attention to the activities at the new airport park and the boat launching area opened on Decoration Day and predicted a successful season there also. He announced that plans are being completed for a large 4th. of July celebratio�xn�. HUDSON STRrrT SIGN: A'tctrm n/recommended that an appropriate sign be installed on Hudson Street to prohibit heavy trucks, particularly those traveling through, from using Hudson Street. After discussion it was referred to Supt. Laverty for study and report. STMS - FALL CREFK AREA: Alderman Gibson called attention to the fact that the new high School is expected to be opened in the Fall. of 1960 and he suggested that the Superintendent advise the Board of Public Works that the condition of streets and bridges in the north end of town that will have to bear heavier traffic when the new school is opened should be reviewed. PLANNING BOARD: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Alo RESOLVED, that the Common Council require an immediate report from the Planning Board as to why the promised reports on Capital Budgeting and Zoning Ordinance have not been presented. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. B lean City Clerk COMION COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS q O� CITY OF ITHA,A, N.Y. --�-. Regular fleeting 7:30 p.m. July 1, 1959 PRESENT: A, Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, Van Marter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Stallman, Visnyei, Alo, Mueller, Horn. Attorney - Clynes Chief of Police - VanOstrand Building Commissioner - Golder Chamberlain - lrs. Shaw Assoc. Planner - West Planning Board Chairman - H.S. Brown Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Repr. of Cornell Library Assn. Comm. of Pub. Wks. - 1,N. Egan rirs, VanDerVort Clerk - Blean Geo. F. Rogalsky Deputy Clerk - Barber Sherman Peer MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, CLOSING OF CITY OFFICES• Mayor Ryan recommended that city offices be closed on Friday. July 3, 1959 in observance of the 4th, of July in order to afford city employees a long week-end holiday. He noted that where possible all State offices will be closed on this date, Alderman Stimson called attention to the fact that this is the last date as advertised to pay city taxes without penalty and that therefore the City Chamberlain';_ office must remain open for business as usual. The Chamberlain verified this,, By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Council authorize the closing of all city offices on Friday, July 3, 1959, with the exception of the City Chamberlain's office which will remain open as advertised to collect city taxes. Ayes: 11 Nays: 2 - Stimson, VanMarter Motion Carried. BUILDING INSPECTOR _ JAMES C. AVERY JR.: The Clerk read a letter from the Building Commissioner announcing his appointment of James C. Avery, Jr, as a Building In- 4 6tor effective June 8, 1959 and requesting approval thereof. On inquiry by Alderman Gibson the Commissioner advised that Ns. Avery was a resident of the City. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of James C. Avery, Jr. as Building Inspector, effective as of June 80 1959, 'at an annual salary of $4,214.00 provided for in Grade 19 of the Compensation Plan be approved as recommended by the Building C.Ommissioner; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a civil service examination for this position. Carried. CITY JAIL REPORT: The Clerk read a report from N.Y.S. Commission of Correction, dated June 15, 1959, covering a meeting held in Ithaca on June 9th. with Aldermen Baldini, VanMarter, and Stallman, Supervisors Abbott, Culligan, Flynn, Nelson and Graves to discuss the possibility of using the County Jail for city purposes. Details of the discussion were included in the report. At the conclusion of this conference the city and county officials present seemed to be in agreement that the proposed arrangement would not be feasible and the city officials indicated that they would proceed with the intention of providing separate detention facilities in any new municipal building. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Board of Public Works & County Relations Committee of the Council for its further consideration. Carried. J -ANNING B OARD: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board advising that the Capital Improvement Program for 1959-65 was submitted to the Common Council on February 16, 1959, that the revision of the Zoning Ordinance was originally planned " for completion in the Spring but that work thereon has been delayed slightly to answer immediate problems, and that it is expected to have the completed ordinance in the hands of the Council this summer, Chairman Brown who was present advised that the final draft thereof will be studied by the Planning Board at its first meeting in July and will be sent to Council as soon as possible thereafter, ' Alderman Mueller, Stallman and Stimson criticized the Planning Board for its slow progress on capital budgeting and zoning ordinance revision, matters of much r importance, and expressed their individual feeling that the money being spent by the Planning Board is not producing the desired results. Alderman Stimson then traced the recent history of capital budgeting which eventually resulted in the Planning Boardis February 15th. report on this subject. Since the Finance Committee did not feel the report attacked the problem in its entirety it replied to the Board in a written statement which he recommended be made a public record at this time. He questioned whether or not the City should continue its appropriations to the Planning Board. Alderman Gibson suggested the possibility of securing planning advice on a contractual basis on specific problems as needed. 2 - duly 1, 1939 Chairman Brown reviewed the highly teohnical problems involved in capital budget- ing and promised that the Planning Board would give it first priority after the completion of the Zoning Ordinance. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the following statement by the Finance Committee be and hereby is submitted to be incorporated in and made a part of the minutes of this meeting: Gentlemen: We have your Capital Improvement Program Report for 1959• This program approach resulted from your excellent Capital Improvement Programming Report dated November 26, 1956. We feel the present report is totally inadequate and r(:mommend that it be revised in keeping with your earlier report. The 1959 Report does not answer these questions. 1. Where is an analysis of future revenues, projected operating expenses, and availability of capital funds? 2. what are current tax resources and possible additional sources? r^• 3. There are priority ratings of proposed Capital Improvements? 4. ? hat timing of capital expenditures is necessary to avoid rapid fluctuations ,? in tax rate? 5. Must the specific projects listed in the present report be done within an arbitrary 6 year period? This can be decided only after a study of probable capital needs over a much longer period, say 25 years. 6. Shouldn't there be an orderly program for debt retirement? 7. Shouldn't the Capital Improvement Program take into account the annual cost of long term maintenance and replacements of present city facilities; streets, bridges, operating plants, etc.? This involves a total inventory, present condition, and estimated life, estimated replacement costs, etc. 8. What is timing required for plans and construction and resulting cash floras? 9. what are the recommendations on long terms land acquisitions during the current 6 year period considered? 10. Where is the analysis of changes in operating costs resulting from such capital improvements? Those capital expenditures which produce relatively large operational savings should reeelve high priority. Those which increase operating expenses should evaluate benefits gained against permanent increases in operating costs. 11. Nhat engineering policies are to be established in budgeting for maintenance and replacement of city streets? Is it more economical to replace streets than to patch them? Will this vary depending whether traffic is heavy or light? 12. 1;:1hat is the long-term thinking on maintenance or replacement of all 33 bridges owned by the City? 13• Why is there an item for Urban Renewal when other obvious needs, such as down town parking, are not recommended for lack of specific plans? Conclusion: The impact on the 1959 Budget for recommendations in this' report could double the present tax rate. Is this the intent of 'the Planning Board? This report is lacking in not covering the financing aspects. If the people of the City want these im- provements, are they prepared to pay for them and how? Do we want a doubled tax rate, or a sales tarp, or do we want too borrow our limit and hope that some day we can finally get it all paid for? Plans are fine things, but only when they are complete and tell the whole story. ^additional study is in o rTe feel that the Capital Improvement studies should cover a twenty-five year ` ,, in broad terms, with more specific studies devoted to a 6 year period. Tho reconenended improvements for the immediate year should be worked out in detail and with specific recommendation in such form as to constitute responsible requests to the Conwn Council for the Annual Budget. The format can be improved by a separation of: Lone_-Term 119Lntenance'of present facilities, Long-Term Rem cement of present facilities, New Acquisitions, non-recurring. - The presentations should 3 July 1, 1959 segregate Capital Costs chargeable to operating revenues from capital costs financed by short or long-term debt. These listings should include items that other divisions of City Government plan to do. The Finance Committee is vitally interested in this important can start this Capital Improvement Program on problem° T a Council � done. This present report is Triad � after careful staff work has been the Council could not embark on such�atlar basic information and in concept, and This report is a beginning and we hope that it program will hesiediinitimeffoor b t d r con- structive legislation in the 1960 budget. Finance Committee Motion Carried. Common Council SUZ ANNE t?. R e.iaFzr,rn CLE K The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain announcing her appointment of Miss Suzanne M. Banfield as a Clerk in her office as of June 29, 1959 to succeed Mary Lou Haskins. She requested Council approval thereof. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Miss Suzanne M. Banfield as a Cleric in the office of the City Chamberlain, effective as of June 29, 1959, at an annual salary of $2,531.04 provided for in Grade 6 of the compensation plan be approved as recommended; and that the Civil Service Comi.ssion be requested to hold a civil service examination for this position. Carried. PLANNING DIR%CTOR & ASSOCIATE D RF'r'rnR The Clerk read a letter from H.S. Brown, Chairman of the Planning Board announcing that Philip Wallick and Richard '•Test had—passed civil service examinations for Director of Planning Planner respectively. It was requested therefore that the Cncil approve t Probational appointment of these two employees pprove the effective July 1, 1959. oyeea to the respective Positions By Alderman Mueller: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the appointments be tabled. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Murphy Carried, YOUTH BUREAU DM'CTOR Alderman Gibson reported that the Youth Bureau Advisory Committee had recommended the provisional appointment on a full-time basis of Jackson 0. Hall as Director of the Youth Bureau to become effective July 1, 1959. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by /alderman Harrison RESOLVM, that the Council hereby approves the provisional appointment Q. Hall as Youth Bureau Director, effective July 1 l t an annual of Jackson $5,998.00 which is one increment above the minimum of Grade 27 an annual salary of the Compensation Plan; and that the civil service commission be provided equested to in an examination for this position. Carried. SITE LOCATIOI\TS CTTy ".TV P 7TRAeAV Mrs Brown, Chairman of the Planning Board, reviewed criteria considered by the Board in its study of site locati ons for a new City Hall and Library trhich included space needs, working relationships, parking requirements, effects on nearby properties, land use - zoning - assessed values, and convenience of city residents. He then presented a map shovriing four site locations which meet all of this criteria and are suitable for these purposes to both the Planning Board and members of the Library Board of Trustees. The sites included the following: Revenue from City 1. N. Ca Ass'sd Vag faxes Cayuga Street, opposite DeWitt Park 1080500.00 806.88 2. N. Tioga Street, opposite Court House 3. Aurora & Court Streets 170'950.00 1 6b1.8$ 166 ,loo,Aurora & Buffalo Streets '100°� 1,345.00 99,800.00 1,139,38 The cost of building a new City Hall to provide 15,000 square feet of floor space was estimated at $255,000.00 and to build a new library to provide 27,000 square feet of floor space at $459,000.00, both of which estimates excluded the cost of w acquiring sites. Firs. VanDertfiort advised that the Library Trustees have an to Library Building to the First National Bank & Trust C opportunity er sell the had been received from the Board of Regents to sell theepny property aand that permission proceeds of the sale over to the city to help finance the coast ucttiion of a t he new building. Mr. Paul Brainard, President of First National Bank & Trust Company, reviewed the bank's interest in purchase of the Library Building to be used as an off-street parking lot for patrons of the bank during banking hours with the that it will be made available to the general that satisfactory arrangements can be worked out with the Ci,ty,� other hours if - 4 - July 1, 1959 Mr. Sherman Peer, Statutory Librarian, reported that the Library expects to have an estimated y;200,000.00 to turn over to the City for the financing of a new building. _'y Alderman Harrison: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, 1) that the City Attorney be empowered to work out a management plan for the City of Ithaca and the Cornell Library Association that is acceptable to the parties concerned at the State level; 2) that the Council reaffirm its desire to work with the Cornell Library Association to the end of providing a site and satisfactory housing for the Cornell Public Library; and 3) that a joint committee consisting of the Finance and Board of Public t4orks and County Relations committees of this Common Council with Alderman Baldini acting as chairman proceed immediately with the formulation of definite plans which will bring about housing mention- ed above and report back to this Council at its reguler meeting in September. 4) and, that all other existing committees previously appointed to study Library matters be discharged at this time. Carried. BUILDING CONu1,1SSIONER'S REPORT: Ivir„ Golder reported an average of seven inspections t- per day being made since June 9th. , two-thirds of which related to multiple residences. He noted that reception had been good with results achieved in most cases. He re- quested the co-operation of both the Charter & Ordinance Committee and the Public Works & County Relations Committee in making decisions on some matters requiring attention. He noted the need of changes on some of the codes relating to his office and the need of bettering housing conditions for welfare clients in the city. Alderman Gibson inquired about the status of the property at the corner of Dryden Road and College Avenue recently destroyed by fire and Commissioner Golder informed the Council that he has been in constant touch with the attorney for the owner, that he had requested bids on the demolition from three concerns and as soon as possible after receiving the bids the building will be torn down. POLICE DEPT. ECUIPMENT: Alderman Connolly recommended the purchase of a used truck, equipped with a hydraulic ladder, from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for $300.,00 for use by the Police Department in replacing traffic signal lights. He reported that it is being made available with the courtesy of F.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. at a very reasonable cost to the City. He also recommended approval of the purchase of a power lawn mower for use at the pistol range at a cost of $129.95. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman VanMarter RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police be authorized to purchase this used truck and the power lawn mower and that'the cost thereof be charged to the 1959 Police Department budget, account ; 130-e; and that the Chief be directed to express the thanks and rappreciation of the Council to M.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp'n for its cooperation in making this vehicle available to the City at this moderate cost, Carried. SNOKE NUISANCES: Alderman Connolly reported that two recent complaints on smoke nuisances by Lake View Dairies and Ithaca Laundries had been abated by the use of new equipment in one and the use of a different type of coal in the other instance. HUDSON STRQiT SIGNS: Supt. Laverty reported that signs had been posted at Hudson & Aurora and Prospect and Aurora Streets prohibiting through trucks on Hudson and limiting other trucks to a five-ton limit, He also reported posting a sign on E. State Street at the Tuning Fork to accomplish the same thing for westbound traffic on State and another at Albany and State Street governing eastbound traffic. Aldan. Visnyei commended the Superintendent and the Chief of Police for their attention given to these matters. STE?dART PARK PARKING FEES: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman R:f1SOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing on proposed parking fees at Stewart Park; and that such public hearing be held before this Council at its next regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. on August 5, 1959 Carried. ORDINANCE - AIRPORT PARK: Alderman Baldini presented a proposed ordinance governing fees for use of the boat launching area at the airport park which was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. be amended by adding thereto the fol:owing: CHAPTER XIII - AIRPORT PARK Section 1. DEFINITION: Airport Park in this chapter shall include all property designated as "N'unicipal Park - West side of Cayuga Inlet" on a map filed in the office of the City Engineer under date of February 26, 1958• 5 - July 1, 1959 Section 2. The rate of $1.00 per day is hereby established for the use of the boat launching area, including the right to park a car and/or boat trailer a the Airport Park, effective between the hourp of 3:00 p,m. on Fridays and 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. , Section 3. Violation of this ordinance shatl be punishable by a fine of not to exceed Fifty C%`50) Dollars. Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS' 0 Carried and approved. a BOAT SPEED ON IIILET• Alderman Alo called attention to the excessive speed of boats on the Inlet. After a discussion the matter was left with the Superintendent to post an appropriate sign regarding excessive speed at the boat launching area. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - YOUTH BUREAU: Alderman Gibson recommended an appropri- ation to hire an additional life guard to serve at the Stewart Park bathing beach V for the balance of the 1959 summer season. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the sum of $450.00 be and hereby is .^-,�propriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations - Youth Bureau - for the purpose of hiring an ad- ditional lifeguard for the bathing beach at Stewart Park for the balance of the 1959 summer season. AYES: 13 0 Carried. AUDIT - FIRE D_EPT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Department audit for May in the total amount of$18,337.35• In review of this audit he reported that un- forseen repairs to the ladder truck had caused a small overdraft in the line iteiri for repair of equipment but that it appears that there will be sufficient funds in the line item for supplies and that a transfer of funds will be requested later in the year when the exact amount is known. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallnan RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit as presented be attached to and made a part of these minutes. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $11,179.& be and hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. SEALER OF TITS. & YORS. STATION WAGON: Alderman Stimson reviewed a report by the Sealer of Wts. & Measures covering damages to his station wagon as the result of an accident on June 23rd. while making an inspection trip on Cliff Street. He stated that the cost of repairs was estimated at $210,,00. He advised that there remained in the Sealer's budget for new equipment an amount of $218.40 and recommend appropriation. - ed that the Sealer be authorized to have the repairs made and charged to this By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the Sealer of I' ts. & Measures be authorized to have the Station Wagon repaired in accordance with the estimate received; and that the cost there- of be charged to budget account 197-e, Sealer of ?Tts. & A1srs. , new equipment. Carried. V BINGO: By Alderman rlurphy: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, by this Common Council of the City of Ithaca that a special election be held in the City of Ithaca on Primary Day, September 15 , 1959, and that said polls be open from 12:00 noon to in g� 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of voting on the follotr_ "Shall the local law of the City of Ithaca entitled 'Conduct of certain games of chance by certain organizations within the City of Ithaca' be approved?" -AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Vani�arter Carried. . 6 -+ July 1, 1959 LOCAL LALT - BINGO: Alderman hurphy presented a proposed local law as follows: A local law providing for the conduct of Certain games of chance by certain organizations within the City of Ithaca, Section 1. It shall be lawful id:� A i�f aAhor9_zed organization, as defined in Section 476 of Article 14G of the Generai lit hidipal 'Law of the State of -ew York, upon obtaining the required license to conduct the game of Bingo within the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, subject to the provisions of this local law, lrtiele 14G of the General A'hnicipal Law and Article 19B of the Executive Law of the State of New York, and the following restrictions: j A. No person, firm, association, corporation or organization, other than an authorized organization libensed under the provisions of Article 14G of the - General Municipal Law, shall be permitted to conduct such games. A-1. o bingo game shall be held, operated or conducted on or within any leased premises if rental under such lease is to be paid, wholly or partly, on -the basis of a percentage of the receipts or net profits derived from the operation of such game. � ..i B. The entire net proceeds of any game shall be exclusively cde oted to the lawful purposes of the organization permitted to conduct the same. C. No single prize shall exceed the sum or value of Two hundred fifty dollars. D. ?o series of prizes on any one occasion shall aggregate more than one thousand dollars, E. No person except a bona fide member of any such organization shall participate in the management or operation of such game. F. Yo person shall receive any remuneration for participating in the management or operation of any such game. G. The unatithorized conduct of a bingo game and any willful violation of any provision of this local law shall constitute and be punishable as a misdemeanor. Section 2. This local law shall take effect September 16, 1959, subject to the prior approval of the Electorate of the City of Ithaca. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the local law as presented be accepted and laid on the table until the next regular meeting of this Common Council, August 5, 1959• Carried.. CHARTER AFEINDIENTS: Alderman Murphy reported that the Council met as a Committee of the whole on June 29, 1959 for a discussion of possible revision of the City Charter, Twelve members were present and evenly divided on the question: "Shall the Council at this time consider a revision of the present charter in its entirety?" He further reported that the following decisions were made: 1, That the Charter & Ordinance Committee study redistricting of the City as proposed by the Charter Revision Commission. 2, That the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees consider an amendment to the Charter to provide for the appointment of a City Comptroller so that J the City Clerk would not further be burdened with both offices; also that the City :attorney be consulted on whether or not these two offices should come under the jurisdiction of the Council or the Board of Public Works. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the recommendation regarding redistricting the City be referred to the Charter & Ordinance Committee for its study and report. Carried. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the recommendation regarding/ft,%Alfter to provide for appoint- ment of a City Comptroller be referred to the Charter & Ordinance and Finance Committees for joint study and report. Carried. 7 July 1, 1959 Alderman Stimson noted that w}en 'Vdting on the question of revising the charter in its entirety the Council U#s doing so informally as a committee and he there- fore recommended voting on it at this time formally. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mazza RESOLVED, that the Council at this time consider a revision of the City Charter in its entirety. AYES: 6 urphy, Mazza�#-Stimson baldini, VanPlarter Harrison WAYS: 7� - Gibsono Conn6133y, Stal n, Visnyei, Alo, Mbeller, Horn Motion Defeated. On m6t-ion the. meeting was adjourned. Geo. A, Blean City Clerk 9 5 Common Council Proceedings July 121959 Audit Sheet T -,e Itha.ce. Journal y 429.69 ✓ Clinton R. Stimson 122.40 ✓ Norton Printing Co. 13.1 N.Y. Telephone Co. 108'98 T.G. Millers Sons Parer Co. i6 •.5 7 7," 22 � Curtis 1000 Inc. 1 .5 �-" A. C. Gibson Co . 12.84 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 177.6 Transo Envelope Co. I James J. Clynes Jr. 75.02 James J. Cl nes Jr. . 100.00 A.J. Laux & Co. Inc. .79 1 Van 'Natta Office Equinment Co. 1.79 " C.J. Rumsey &co 14.35 T acf's Photo Copies 13.61 . J .H. Fenner o .i The Corner Boo .store .60 Broolas Pharmacy Cayuga Press S r 25.95 Ithaca. Office Equipment 1.2.20 ---, Marion & French _ ��6 � ° N.W. & Yabel DeYotte 135.00 Guthrie Clinic 15.00 Yalcolm Y nn I"° .D. 5.00 Ralph J. Mazza, I .D. 2 Ithaca Journal x•99 T.G. 111illers 14.07 ` Paul E. Killion L2.7L Vs "T �'. Telex�hone Co. 101 59 1v ' '' na00 Cayuga Motors `'� - , Ithaca Office Equipment 38.50 Elmira. Harley Da.vid.scn Sales • Karl Phillips 7.50 Cortright Electric 17F.2 Cornell Laundry � Quivks Garage 193.57 Cramers Auto Parts Tioga Auto Parts .70 Esso Standard 011 Qo. 281.79 I .D. M. 7.38 `'- T''.A. Harvey Sptg Goode. 40.64 I CECO Inc. 32'6 ° T3.Y.a, Electric & Gas Corp. •88 Ba?.e r Lumber Co. 8.00 -, Precision Tool & Gun 106.37 " C.J, Rumsey & Co. 5.20 S+• La'-rence University 75.00 Rothchilds 12Q.98 f A.J. Golder 5026 Van Harter Office Equipment 4:19 115.57 E.Paul I'edro?r ' 1 .1alsh & Son Chevrolet ,606,60 Dual Parking Meter Co. ?, 61.00 6.�0 ., Lehigh Valley R.R. CO. �?6. 0 TOTAT';rIA?S COUI?Ts�'_' SFTlIOR CITIZENS 5 „ „ u LL27.50, 7'89 ° Form Printing Co. 15 .00 N.Y . Federation of Music Clubs George A. '--Thiti 37.5 Ithaca Outdoor Store .4� Over #/n 2 Lents Inc. lrl'00 � N.Y,. Telel�hobe Co. ?'�.�0 10.27 ' ICFCO Inc. Ith .ce, Sportin Goods [26°0�' City of Ithacag 1.00 T.G. T?il'!ers 12'98 Roger Ya.rion W Robinson & Carpenter X2.00 J•p cl;' s Photo Copies City Cha-miberla.in 7 44 tl�" Cit:' CIla.mberlain - Total 11,179.64 y; A rov d F a.nce Committee J' y ..../ I / ( et L', 4/ The Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithacado hereby certify tnat the followin: is a lict of the bilis audited at their reLular meetinl, held Tuesday, June 9, 1;,59, the original hill ;, Beiralieili1 hereto attached , al„1 the s. 11,e Live bLen checked ci:.,' ionna correct. Charles t4. e. ver 28,00 Few York Telephone Co. 141,49 City Chamberlain 148486 . T. G. :Oiler's uans ici,cr Co. 2.62 Cheung hlectronics, inc. 125,98 The Camewell Go, 352,45 Auto Body & hay orks 205.60 Cliff's Garage 188.84 Radio "Are Television, Inc. 61,24 Trippe klfg, Co. 3.57 l'aish tt on Chevrolet, ilc. 9,25 Ap3y Soyring .45 Dean Phipps atores, Inc. 5,64 \ ..,./ Akron Brass Mfg. Co. * Inc. 4,97 Cramer's Auto Parts 47,02 American L-France 63 ,71 National ,elding 13,00 Head 's f- rvice Station 104,88 Chernung Spring ;4ater Co, 5,25 ICECO, Inc, 5.90 Norton hiectric Co. 1.54 1 I C. J. humsoy & Co. 6,23 National Fire i'rotection 1;ssIn. 17,00 Louis Shulman 59.85 better Paint &, allpaper Jervice 32,15 Lions Club of ithaea 24,00 Vasco Products Go, 3,95 Oriscoll's ICA 12.78 aothschild's 21.38 New York State hlectrie : c .0.:, Corp. 28i, ,29 1,981,89 Payroll ending gay 15, 1959 8$ *14-3 76 May 31, 1959 ....AALLIII 16,3 5 5•46 Total $ 18,337,35 do , the members of the iJard of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca, do hereby certify VIA, we have audited the bills hated above and recommend their payment at the amounts set op- posite each name reo :ectiveiy. 1 m , ie.., 2 ' _ALov .41k r 2 - - -.'ART • ---40.- It 59 A 19 ,7O.Ofl r1027.6e 114,197•32 $00. 0 175.62 324.3e C2,20000 914,06 1,25$494 #0,o000 6,1et:1,.1) 2,6110r7 10500.00 1,655.47 ... 155.47 0 3,00Non 1091.02 11(M.'70 06(.96 13304 4,:n0.00 (roil 300.00 190.30 107.62 $00.00 31109 461.61 JL 750.00 322,41 24.59 t • 90,274.33 ""rt+tPttff :1377/1 CC*MM COMIL FROCFEDYhM CITY OF ITHACA, N.I. Regular Keeting 7:30 P.N. August 5. 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - klarphy. h'lazza, Baldiini, VanMarter, Harrison, Connolly, Stallmon, Yinovi, Alo, Mueller, thorn At ummy - C lyres City &Vineer • Cass Cbief of Police - VV08trand H AMM IM Building Can d.ssioner - (larder Comn.-B.V. Taber, Mrs. Lee Clerk - B3*an Pynnlag Director - Wlalliek Deputy Clerk - Barber Assoo. Planner _ West ISI ES:, The minutes of the preceding me*" were duly ap'W*wsd. S't W PARK,X&MM PAS x MM,.JZ : The Mayor opened a public hearing advertised for this time on a ppaposal, to merge porkft fuss at Stewart Park. Ho Ohre appaared to be heard on the #object and the hearing was cUsei. The Clerk read a Utter from Ithaca Raillways. t� Ift. mss" its desire to continue its bus operation in the city and re• gftsting that its franchise, which explM March 5, 1960, be renewed. � + B Alderman Stallmanf: secaded by Alderme Camlly °A FES4M, that the matter be referred to the Charter A Ordinance and Finance Caeaittees for study and report. Carried. 92M_AMU= Cis=.- The Clerk read a letter from Joseph J. Myler. Pres. Of the Society for the Genesee and the Lakes, requesting the City to subscribe to the maintenance of an inforntion center and Museum to be built an the Y.Y. State Thruway to advertise the tourist ad i*hwtrial advantages of the finger lakes area including the City of Ithaca. tom. ]Philip J. Coyle of the Thruway Authority presented and rwiewed a visual display of the proposed building. He advised that adequate %uce has beau reserved for ItAaaa as cos of the 24 comnnities scheduled to be included in the advertising pragras. the urgent the City to act favorably urn the request by appm a subseriptlaei to the prograx. He estimated the contribution for the first year to be g60.00. By Alderman Yisnyei: seconded by Aldea"n t9assa RESOLVIDl, that the roguest be referred to the Finance Conmittee for study and report at the nest meeting of they Cowail. Carried. GRSM ITHQ=Z,,,AL,M,xM RM: T%* Clerk read a letter from the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning 80814 requestift payment of the City's contribution of $4,000.00 for 1959 as provided for in the agreement, He also read another letter fram the Board annomncing a reftvd in the amount of $1,153.47 ftaw the 8ftrd to v the City for staff services received from the City Planning Board during April, May and Jvns of 1959. go= KAMLn4,WIL IM Jim: The Clerk row a letter from Judge uward Casey rt"MOT Sing that a refuW of bail money in the amourA of $50.00 be made to George MarAwim. He advised that the matter had been pendlM since 1951 and that all such bail moaies not refwded had been turned over to the City and deposited in the General Ai nd. He also read a letter frcw Jd m LoPinto, attorney for Mr. Ylarbeim, rog0sating that the bail moamey papble to W. Hanhnim be return- ed to his as his attorney. By Alden w" Stallman; secuided by Alderman an Harrison R5S0t:0M, that the City, Clerk be authorised and directed to ratlnd the sun of $+50.00 from the General FWA to Mr. Manhaim as reomwa ded and ordered by the City Judge; and that he be further directed to deliver sold r+ellmd cheek to John WUto, his attorney. Carried. AM 91M ME= The Cleft read a letter from Johan LoPlato, Atte rna for thn $agles Club, xithdras+i tug c oarpl,etely and without roan the offer of / the club to sell its property to the City as a site for a City Hall for the am of $150,000.00 Y ,'9 l 2�HOp=.— The Clark read a letter from Leo Gamgl. Attorney and agent Sr the Vet,erans of Foreign %rs, Post f 9610 effom% to tell its building f' WA lard at 421-h** W. State Street to the City at a price of between $2009000.00 std $300.000.00 as a site for a City Hall or a Public Library building. Alderman Stanna n reported flat the plans of the buildiat hed been turned over to the City Er4in er for stuity. By Alderman Stallman: seconded Dy Aldwman kwVby RSSOLVED. then the offer reasived !"vm il.t:.W. Post ,1961 be referred to the Mayor's special committee on public buildings for study and report. Carried. r - 2 - August 5,, 1959 CITY. JPIL W:PORT: The Clerk read a' letter from N.Y. State Commission of Correction enclosing information received from the Village of Monticello indicating that the cost of constructing jail detention facilities would amount to"approximately $2,000.00 per cell complete. He read another letter from the Commission enclosing the usual annual report of inspection of the City Jail. It included the following recommendatioNj "That, in, order to provide police department with-4 detention unit of modern construction and adequate for the purpose,. provision be made to include same in any planning for future construction of overall municipal facilities:" Alderman BaldiAk reported that members of the Public 'corks & County Relations Committee and City Supervisors had discussed the possibility of using facilities of the County Jail for city purposes with officials of the N.Y.S. Commission of Correction and reached the conclusion that it is not feasible to do this and that if the City is required to build a new jail that it do so at another location, or perhaps as a new wing to'the present county jail. ,,. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESCUED, that the data on the cost of constructing jail detention facilities be referred to the Mayor's committee on public buildings; and that the annual report on inspection of the jail with its recommendation be referred to the Safety Committee. _. Garried. TEND: The Clerk read a letter from the Assessor in which he advised that because of a change in the Law the property at 106 and 110 East Court Street, awned by the First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca, should be wholly exempt from taxes. It is now used as parsonages. He requested the Council to expunge this property from the tax roll and return to the Church the amount of the 1959 city tax s' it had paid in the total sum of $170.63. By erman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly TED, that the recommendation of the Assessor be approved; and that the City Ce, k.be and hereby is authorized and directed to refund the amount of $170.63 to tie First Presbyterian Church of Ithaca in accordance with said recommendation. Carried. TRAFFIC ORD_MAbZ ALE==: Virs. Bernice M. Twtton, 110 Osmun Place, appeared before the Council and distributed to each alderman copies of her written pro- -test to the traffic ordinance amendment adopted on April 29th, relating to parking regulations on Ozmun Place and to the action of the Council on the came date authorizing the purchase of 11 parking meters for installation on t#s .street. B ` C om. Connolly: seconded by Comm. Horn RESd VED, that the matter be referred to the Safety Committee.for study and repot*. Carried. POL?�dC F14C_S: The Clerk reported that all polling places in the City of Ithaca used during the year following Oct. 1, 1958 will be available again for such purpose in 1959 and he recommended their approval and designation a,$ required by the Election Law, By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Vi6nyei fE. gLVED,, that the following be aril hereby are approved and designated as polling places in each election district in' the"City of Ithaca, N.Y. at which the registration of voters, elections and prihartes shall be held during the year following the 1st. of October 1959. First Ward let. District Chestnut St.° , WpBt Hill School j - key " 2nd. " 626 w. State St. #6*Fire Station " 3rd. 532 W. Buffalo St. City Pumping Station Second Ward lot. District 3l9 Third St. North Side House 2nd. " 301 W. Court St. Basement-Central School ' 3rd. 136 ''T. State St. #5 Fire Station Third Ward 1st, District 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School " its 2nd. " 301 S. Geneva St. St. John School 3rd. " 402 S. Cayuga'St. Van Marter Office Equip. Fourth rd 1st. District 1012 N. Tioga St. #7 Fire Station 1'y.. _. " 2nd. 702 N. Cayuga St. French's Garage n' n 3rd. " Cor. No Aurora & King Sts. Fall Creek School - 3 - August 6, 1959 Fifth Ward 1st. District 402 N. Aurora St. Methodist Church " it 2nd. it 206 E. Seneca St. #2 Fire Station " It 3rd. to Cornell Campus Troyes Lodge Sixth Ward 1st. District 115 N. Cayuga St. Masonic Temple " " 2nd. it Hudson Street Now South Hill School it " 3rd. " Hudson Street Yew South Hill School Seventh Ward 1st. District 311 College Ave. #9 Fire Station n H 2nd. " 105 Stewart Ave. East Hill School 3rd. " 502 Mitchell St, Belle Sherman School Motion Carried. TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorise the transfer of'$3,575.77 from budget account 162-E,Rdefuse& Garbage Equipment, to the following individual budget accounts: 181.E Highways - equipment $19398.55 Z­4 182-E Snow & Ice " 187.50 141 186-E Machine Shop " 591.00 l7v 187-E, Traffic Control " 643.00 230-E Park Department 75 .72 ►--� f' $3,575-77 By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the Clerk be authorized to make a transfer of appropriations in accordance with the foregoing schedule. Carried. The Clerk further reported that the Board had requested the Council to grant it permission to retain one of the trucks scheduled for trade-in, at its appraise( value of $1,200.00, for use in the Parks Division for stump removal; and that the transfer of $1,200.00 from budget account ;"161.E, street cleaning equipment, b to account ;,'230-E be authorized to accomplish this. w. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the request of the Board be approved; and that the City Clerk be authorized to transfer the sum of $1,200.00 from budget account #161-E to budget account #230-E for this purpose. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public i-lorks had requested an additional appropriation of $100.00 to budget account "253, Airport Park, to cover the cost of moving bleachers and benches from the Airport Park to the High School Field. By Alderman Mueller: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the request be denied; and that the Board of Public Works be requested to finance the moving of the bleachers and benches from� its current operating budget. Carried. ZONINQ O,RDIi_ANCE: The Clerk presented and distributed copies of a proposed new zoning ordinance for the City of Ithaca which had been prepared by the Planning Board and recommended by it to the Common Council for adoption. He then read a statement prepared by the Ithaca Board of Realtors entitled, "Review of the Purposed zoning ordinance". The statement included the following recommendation: "'As urge the members of the Common Council, on receipt of the presentation of this proposed zoning ordinance, to refer it back to thg Planning Board, With instructions that those people who are most deeply interested in real estate, w111 hav; an opportunity to examine it and discuss it with them, and have corrections made before it is again presented to the Council." By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that if this Ordinance is to properly serve all the property owners of our city, definite changes must be made before its final approval; and that in the interest of securing local assistance of the developement of this ordinance ;.t be referred back to the Planning Board with instructions to such Board to immediately invite (A) members of the Board of zoning Appeals, (B) the Building Commissioner, (C) the Planning CommAttee-Ithaca Board of Realtors, 0) Representatives of ali banking institutions, (E) small and large property owners and others interested, to meet with the Zoning & Subdivision Committee of the Planning Board in the interest of solving this important problem and report back to this Common Council by the first meeting in October 1959 with a zoning ordinan applicable to the requirements of our community, upon which the Council will then hold the public hearing required by law. 118 4 - August 5, 1959 Alderman hurphy called attention to the fact that it had already taken about a year's time to develope the proposed ordinance with an estimated 13.31 hours of staff time and 200 hours of time by members of the Zoning & Subdivision Committee of the Planning Board being spent in its preparation. He. stated that the.Board of Zoning Appeals as well as the Building Commissioner had been consulted. Director Wallick advised that a member of the Board of Realtors -'had been invited to all meetings of the Planning Board and that usually there 'was one present. Alderman Murphy recommended that the motion be amended to provide for a series of public hearings by the Board. Comm. B.W. Taber warned that it will be next to impossible to comply with the Council's instructions by'October, let. since it is reasonable to expect thatgroups other than those mentioned in the resolution will request to be heard also. He expressed his personal feelings verystrongly that the Board should not be subjected to criti eism for delay, as it has been in the past, if it cannot comply within the time �� allotted. Director Wallick called attention to copies of the minutes of a special meeting of the Planning Board dated August 3, 1959 which had been distributed earlier in the meeting to the aldermen and which dealt with-a capital improvement program being studied by the Planning Board. He noted that there seemed to be an October 1st. target on this project too and he concurred with Comm. Taber in his feeling that it might not be possible to have a revised zoning ordinance by October lst. It was generally agreed by members of. the Council that an extension of time would be granted if needed and requested by the Board. Motion Carried. CcAPITAL RESERVE FUND INVJSTHEVTS: The Clerk reported that Capital Reserve Fund v #3 and Capital Reserve Fund #4 Investments had been redeemed on August 1, 1959 as authorized by the Council on April 29, 1959. Interest on investments and 1959 budget appropriations has increased Reserve Fund #3 to $122,823.53 and Reserve Fund #4 to $186,800.14. He also reported that Arterial Highway Reserve Fund amounted to $13,458.94 which is deposited in a limited time deposit..account bearing interest at the rate of 1%. He reported further that on approval of and with the cooperation of the Finance Committee he had reinvested that part of these respective funds, $70,000.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, $165,000.00 from Capital Reserve Fund 1* and $13,000.00 from the Arterial Highway Reserve Fund, that will not be needed immediately. on a short term basis by purchasing certificates of deposit on a ninety-day basis with interest thereon at the rate of 22+ from the date thereof. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the report of the City Clerk be accepted and approved. Carried. N.Y.S. DEPT. Oy AUDIT & CONTROL RJPORT: The Clerk reported receipt of a report of examination of the accounts and fiscal affairs of. the City, covering the period from January 1, 1953 to December 31, 1955, and completed by N.Y.S. Dept. of Audit & Control in accordance with Article 3 of the General Municipal Law. He advised that it was being filed in his office as a public record available for inspection by anyone interested in it. He noted that the Dept. of Audit & Control had requested that it be studied by all officials of the City. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Mazza RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and filed for future reference and that the City Clerk be directed to acknowledge its receipt. Carried. AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Stallman reported that the Fire Dept. audit dated July 6 in the total amount of $16,918.69 had been reviewed. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Connolly • RESOLVED, that the Fire 'Dept. audit be approved and made a part of these minutes. Carried, AUDIT: By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Mueller RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in an amended amount of $8,407.49 be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. LQCPL LAM - iI?100: Alderman Murphy recommended adoption of a Local'Law relating to Bingo in the City. He advised that it had laid on the table since the last meeting, more than the required length of time. Action was taken thereon as 'follows: - 5 - August 5, 1959 A LOCAL LAW PROVIDING FOR THE CONDUCT OF CERTAIN GAMES OF CHANCE BY CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF ITHACA By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Mazza BE IT ENACTED BY THE COMM COUNCIL ar THE CITY OF ITHACA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. It shall be lawful for any authorized organization, as defined in Section 476 of Article 140 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, upon obtaining the required license to'conduct the game of Bingo within the territorial limits of the City of Ithaca, subject to the provisions of this local law, Article 140 of the General Municipal Law and Article 19B of the Executive Law of the State of New York, and the following restrictions: A. No person, firm, association, corporation or organization, other than an authorized organization licensed under the provisions of Article 140 of the General Municipal Law, shall be permitted to conduct such games. A-1. No bingo game shall be held, operated or conducted on or within any leased premises if rental under such lease is to be paid, wholly or partly, on N the basis of a percentage of the receipts or net profits derived from the operation of such game. ‹t B. The entire net proceeds of any game shall be exclusively devoted to the lawfulpurposes of the organization�+ g permitted to conduct the same. C. No single prize shall exceed the sum o, value of Two hundred fifty dollars. D. No series of prizes on any one occasion shall aggregate more than one thousand dollars. E. No person except a bona fide member of any such organization shall participate in the management or operation of such game. F. No person shall receive any remuneration for participating in the management or operation of any such game. G. The unauthorized conduct of a bingo game and any willful violation of any provision of this local law shall constitute and be punishable as a mis- demeanor. Section 2. This local law shall take effect September 16, 1959, subject to the prior approval of the Electorate of the City of Ithaca. AYES: 10 NAYS: 1 - Vanl4arter Carried. Approved by me this �,1 ---day of August 1959 and designated Local Law #2-1959 tit / Mayor ELMIRA ROAD AREA IMPROVEMENT PUN: The Clerk distributed oopies of a report prepared by- the Planning Board staff on improving the Elmira Road area. It was noted that the report has had wide press and radio coverage, has begun to create a good deal of interest and that it is being printed and distributed by the Chamber of Commerce. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE iNENDMENTS: Alderman Connolly presented several amendments to the Traffic Ordinance which were acted upon as follows: By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo RESOLVED, that Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance be amended by adding thereto the following: Schedule IX. Sec. 188. Lower gear regulation for trucks: All trucks shall make use of transmission gears lower than the normal cruising gear when descending grades on city streets at the following locations: Ithaca Road: Dryden Road to Mitchell Street. Effective upon publication. Ayes: 11 Nays: 0 Carried and approved. 6 - August 5, 1959 By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo RESOLVED, that Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance be amended by adding thereto the following: Schedule X. Sec. 189. Lower gear regulation for all vehicles: All vehicles shall make use of transatission gears lower then the normal cruising gear when descending M&S, *a city streets at the following locations: Aurora Street; south city line to State Street Mitchell Street; Ithaca Road to State Street State Street- Mitchell Street to Seneca Inlay Effective upon publication. AYES: ].1 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved, By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo RESOLVED, that the second paragraph of Section 49 of Article V of the Traffic Ordinance, speed regulations, be amended to read as follows: No person shall ride, drive or cause to be propelled any automobile, motor- cycle, or any other vehicle on any public street, highway or thoroughfare within the City of Ithaca at a rate of speed greater than twenty-five (25) miles per hour, except that the maximum permitted vehicle speed on certain streets at specified locations shall be: Taughannock Bouldvard; from the north city line southerly to a point fifty (50) feet north of the Lehigh Valley Railroad spur crossing said Dou3ward to the Barge Canal Terminal; thirty-five (33) miles per hour. South Aurora Street; south city line to State Street; twenty (20) miles per hour. Elmira Road; south city line to Plain Street; forty, (40) miles per ,,,, . hour. Effective upon publication. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. ALTEMIATOR SALE: Alden Coolly, recommended the scale of a used alternator to the Village of Cayuga Heights. He advised that it had been used by the Police DOWtment and that the Chief of Police had certified that it is surplus equip- ment no longer needed by his department. By Aldsrmn Connolly: seconded by Alderman Alo "�KMEAS, the Chief of Police has certified that there is no further public use for whiah a used alternator will be rwc&d; and has reec"manded its sale to the Village of Cayuga Heights, another municipal corporation, A_'D '*MEAS, this alternator is deemed to come under the care and custody of this Coampn Cone. "'''O"'I IM RE BE IT RESOLVED, that the sale of the alternator to the Village of CaYUP RQi.ghts for the sum of $75.00 be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be authorized and direr lbd to domplete such sale. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk .rr COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET AUGUST 5, 1959 Ithaca Journal 9.03 N.Y. Telephone Co. 80.58 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas 11.12 T.G. Millers Sons 26.89 Ithaca Delivery Inc. 12.33 James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00 J.J. Tatascore 33-00 Ithaca Engraving Co. 108.52 Norton Printing Co. 106.50 Ithaca Printing Service 72.00 Ithaca Office Equipment 195.00 Philip B. Wallick 10.92 Contempory Trends 36.00 The Corner Bookstore .90 E.W. & M.C. DeMotte . 135.00 C.J. Ramsey & Co. 1.60 Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board. 4,000.00 Ralph J: Mazza, M.D. 40.00 Kline's Pharmacy 28.75 N.Y. Telephone Co. 105.28 Paul E. Killion, Inc. 24.40 Ithaca Printing Ser, 44.80 T.G. Millers 10.40 N.Y. Elec. & Gas 3M,00 Auto Body Works 114-50 Mid-State Contractors Equip. 624.80 Cayuga Motor Sales 13.58 Andy Soyring 15.00 F. Morton Pitt Co. 60.85 Esso Standard Oil 164.8k,• W.A. Harvey 8.00 Tioga Auto Parts 16.16 Heads Camera Shop 2.80 Socony Mobil Oil Co. 44.60 Cramer's Auto Parts 3.00 C.J. Ramsey 8.97 National Welding 9.00 Iceco Inc. 25.08 H.L. VanOstrand 22-70 Quick's Garage 82.26 Olympia Restaurant 58.50 N.Y. Elec. & Gas 1.24 N.Y.S. Vet College 10.00 Sopp's Atlantic Ser, 28-50 Freeman's Motor Marine 13.50 Wes & Les 36.00 Goodyear Service Store 55.22 Dr. R. Mazza 31.81 Dr, F.M. Mitchell 37.50 Kline's Pharmacy 6.40 James Go Avery, Jr. 336 A.J. Golder 39.20 Walsh & Son Chevrolet Inc. 187.57 George Manheim 50.00 First Presbyterian Church 170.63 Tompkins County Hospital 7.00 Lackawanna Feed Co. , Inc. 2.55 Cayuga Lwber Co. 28.11 Robert Comstock 64.50 Champion Knitwear Co. Inc. 56.10 N.Y. Telephone Co. 10.27 T.G. Miller's Sons 19.65 Ithaca Sporting Goods 91.20 Petrillose Cleaners, Inc. 4.20 Freeman's Motor Marine Inc. 105.00 C.J. Ramsey & Co. 16.22 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET (Con'd) AUGUST 5, 1959 Hugh S. MacNeil 334.00 The Ithaca Journal 72.24 Addressograph Multigraph 86.43 City Chamberlain 7.55 City Chamberlain 8.08 $;Pain. Nedrow 61.10_ TOTAL 8$8,407.79 APPROVED BY�FINANCE COMMITTEE yY _..... .. 4� 1 -;-tIr,c4 do hC i:-�-,by -,-.oarc. of, j ,-- ]_I : t au'17,itel at 'a V--at t, Julv �)j 1959, V-'C' eld or, a 11 1 -g I been chocked. is '-,-- n- at',� Ched, L.11(i tho. s,-lic a!'-,d foune3 correct. i'Larle, Go. 9F-84 GT--`andI,--.r I s 3 - W ­ Lorner -o k s t o r e 0 ChcriunF, :,lectron-i- cs, -Inc. 10.00 crvi �cs, J C lz� 'Aation 3-LO 3 cony 11 -ob i 1 C',il Coo., in e. 10•75 Cram.crls l'o'-Ito hrts 2.<'5 to u,a Lo ''a' cs �;orp. •71 ; t or r ec, C Di--17 lct'lco Inc. 1 r,O Oas Gorp. 239-95 51-6.13 june l; 959 ')7,45 8 2, 8.195.11 en r,�-in -,, June 30: 1959 1C>,—4 N -5 6 16,918.6q, -V�m, s of the oa, r d co,f re CO-i-naissioncrs of tiie City of ith, ca, do horeby certify that we, 11-vel. a--Iditecl- the bills li,sted above and, reco,-�n--nd tliair -payment at tlio amounts ,,.,et o;-)- "-osite each name respectivel,,,. COP'FiON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS PITY OF ITH.f?CA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7;30 P.M. September 2 P 2,,-V59 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman, Alo, Horn Attorney - Clynes Supt of Pub, Wks. _ Laverty Chief of Police _ VanOstrand Assessor - Dixon City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw City Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TAX CERTIFICATE FEES: The Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney in which he pointed out that state auditors have criticized the City for not charging for all tax certificates issued by the City Clerk and City Chamberlain. He reviewed the applicable statute and recommended that the sum of $1.00 be established as „.j . a fee for such tax certificates to include both the searches of the City Chamberlain y>� and the City Clerk and that the fee be collected by the City Chamberlain. �: - By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mazza jRESOLVED, that.a fee of $1.00 be assessed for tax searches, such fee to be collect- ed by the City Chamberlain at the time of the search; that a serially numbered, receipt be issued for each fee paid and that the fees be deposited in the General Fund of the City. Carried. GREATER ITHACA REGIONAL PLANITr1G BOARD AGREEMENT: The Clerk read. a letter from the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board presenting articles of agreement in- corporating several minor amendments and providing for the inclusion of the Town of Lansing in the Regional Board and amending the constituent municipalities and their respective annual appropriations for the operation and functioning of the Board to read as follows: City of Ithaca $4,'000.00 Town of Ithaca 2,000.00 Village of Cayuga Heights 1,000,00 Town of Lansing 11000.00 By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the agreement be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report at the next meeting. Carried, EMME SHELTER PROGRAM: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca-Tompkins County Defense Council informing the Council that a panel discussion on the Home Shelter program against radioactive fallout as advocated by Governor Rockefeller will be conducted at the County Courthouse at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, September 10, 1959,, The letter included an invitation for members of the Council to attend this meeting. By Alderman Stall-man: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to acknowledge the letter and express the Council's thanks to the Director of Civil Defense. Carried. -SUZANNE BANFIBID _ BARBARA HOLDEN APPOINTMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain requesting approval of the provisional appointment of Miss Suzanne Banfield'as an account clerk to succeed Mrs. Shirley Rich who is resignr- ing September 15, 1959. She also recommended the provisional appoi.-fitment of Miss Barbara Holden as a clerk, effective September 16;-1959,-to su6'c e`d-Miss Barfield. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman'Stallmah RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Miss Suzanne Banfield As an account' clerk, effective September 16, 1959, at -an annual salary of $2,847.00 be approved: and that the provisional appointment of Miss Barbara Holden as a clerk, effective September 16, 1959, at an annual salary of $2,531.00 be and hereby is approved. Carriedo �0 LEGE AValUE PARKING h1FTF,RS: The Clerk read a letter 'of protest against the installation of parking meters in front of residences on College Avenue, The letter was signed by Miss Ruth Behrens, 204 College Avenue, and 12 other residents pf the neighborhood. By Alderman .^lo: seconded by Alderman .Connolly RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Safety Committee for investigation and .report, Carried. _ 2 _ September 2, 1959 - HUDSON STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a letter from Maurice Neufeld, 305: Hudson Street, suggesting several remedial actions for the control or/and pre- vention of trucks over five tons using Hudson Street. He appeared before the Council and reviewed the situation further by pointing out that the signs posted by the City are being completely ignored. Among other things he suggested that Best Way Lines, one of the prime offenders, be notified officially of the offense by its drivers. The Chief of Police advised that this had been done. The Chief noted that while the City has the authority to post streets there must be an ordinance enacted in order to enforce compliance and he stated that at present there is no ordinance regarding this particular situation. By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Safety and Charter & Ordinance Comm- ittees for joint study and report thereon. Carried. GENERAL PROPERTY JAPS: The Clerk read a letter from the Assessor requesting the Council to formally adopt the new General Property Maps as prepared by the Planning Board and Engineering Department of the City of Ithaca. He also requested an additional appropriation of $400.00 for extra help in his office which will be required for cutting new addressograph plates to change the assessment roll to correlate it frith the new property maps. The Assessor presented and reviewed' the maps which he noted included the annexed area on Spencer-Elmira Road areas His letter indicated that part of the work will run into next year and therefor suggested that $200,00 be made available this year. By Alderman Stimson: Seconded by Alderman Alo RESOLVED, that the sum of $200.00 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriation, budget account -"lll - Assessor, to pay for extra help during 1959 needed in cutting plates to change the assessment map to correlate it with the new property maps. AYES: 10 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINED: 1 - Stallman Carried. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the General Property Naps as prepared by the Planning Board and Engineering Department be and hereby are approved and adopted as the official property maps of the City of Ithaca. Carried. BOND- ISSUE -. SEWER DFPAR77,,EPrT: The Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney advising that a reduction n the amount of bond anticipation notes outstanding on authorized sewer bonds will have to be made in 1960 if the notes are to. be renewed. He presented two plans for further financing in this respect and noted that in any event it will be necessary to raise$ 31,000.00 for principal payment in 1960. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report at the next meeting, Carried. LIBRARY REPORT: The Clerk read a prepared statement by the City Attorney on the legality of a proposal submitted to him by Cornell Library Association concerning a proposed new library building. He reviewed the proposal in detail and statutes applicable to the legality of the matter and concluded that, in his opinion, there is serious doubt as to the constitutionality of such a proposal on the part of the City of Ithaca, By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred back to the Library Association for such further study and report thereon to this Council as it may deem proper; and that a copy of the City Attorneyls letter regarding the legality thereof be forwarded also to the Library Association. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - LOCALLAl•I ON BINGO- The Clerk reported that the Mayor had held a public hearing at 10:00 A.N. on August 14, 1959 on a proposed local law relating to the operation of bingo in the City. He advised that the City Attorney had state at that time that Section 496 of the General Municipal Law provides that it must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors voting thereon and that it 1�_e been determined that people who are not currently registered under P.P.R. must register with the Election Commissioners on or before August 28th. in order to 'oe eligible to vote on the question. No one appeared in opposition to the local la ir and the Mayor closed the hearing, approved the local law and designated it as Local Law =,',`2 - 1959(, ADDI'T'IONAL APPROPRIATIGN: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to appropriate -an additional amount of $2,000.00 to budget account ;;`1859 creek maintenance, to finance the dredging of Fall Creek, By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be authorized to proceed with its plan to dredge Fall Creek; and that the Council agrees to provide funds therefor in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 when actual cost of the work is ;reported back to this Council. Carried. f ' °* September 2, 1959 TRAFFIC ORDIiif.ACE ALENDMENT• The Clerk reported that the Board of Public TTorks had recommended amending the traffic ordinance to provide for the following: a. Tie prohibition of parking ct. the .south side 'of: Ozmun- Place. b. The establishment of a parking meter,zone on the north side 'of Ozmun Place from Stewart Avenue westerly 1,56 feet, more or leSS Action was taken on the recommendation as .follows: By Alderman Connolly:. seconded by Alderman"Stallman RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by deleting there- from and adding thereto the following: Del.--.gtti_n. ns• Ozmun Place; from the north side of Buffalo Street northerly 150' P east side; from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 2621 north side. Addu_lorlsv Ozmun Place; from the north line of Buffalo Street northerly 1901 to the north line of Ozmun Place » west side; from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly to the east line of Ozmun Place south side. Effective upon publication AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 - Carried and approved. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, Parking Deter Zones, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: P4 let-zons,� Ozmun Place: from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 1101 - south side. Additi n : Ozmun Place: from the west line of Stewart Avenue westerly 156' -• north side. Effective upon publication AYES: 11 (JAYS: 0 Carried and approved. AIRPORT RULES & REGULATIONS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public "Yorks had approved General Rules & Regulations regarding public use of Ithaca Municipal Airport and he presented them to the Council for its approval. Alderman Stallman reported that they had been reviewed by the Attorney and he recommended their adoption. By .Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman T^?HERF.AS,;t�e Board of:Public TTorks on August 26, 1959 approved general rules and regua-Aion' 'regarding public use of the Ithaca 11-Municipal Airport, and `,HEREAS, the City Charter requires that they be approved by the Common Council, 10`I THEREFOR; BE 'IT RESOLVED, that the airport operating rules and regulations approved by the Board of Public Works be and hereby are approved, and BE IT FURTIiT;p'RESOLVED, that the Rules & Regulations of the Board of Public i*Torks concerning the Municipal Airport, dated 1944, be and they hereby are amended by adding thereto the following: RULE 13. Gerigral Rules & Regulations _ Public Use & Operation of Municipal Airport. a) Definitions' TTHACA MUNICIPAL AIRPORT as shown on a map entitled, "Ithaca. Municipal Airport", dated August, 1944, Office of the City Engineer, Ithaca, blew York, revised August 26, 1957 L.H.C. Airport Operator and FINGER LAKES FLYING SERVICE, TDIC. Representati�of E. P'fiNN, President Board of Public Ilbrks, City of Ithaca. k _ September 2, 1959 b) Local. Traffic Rules - ' L.: Traffic around Ithaca Municipal Airport flows in a atandard 'i' ht-hand recta ula.r pattern. Altitude of the traffic :pattern is 800 root fog light ,single engine nee, 1000 feet far other Olanes. All turns within the traffic pattern are right-hated, turns: c 2. - Eric into the pattern is accomplished by approaching the traffic pattern at a 4$0 angle at the appropriate altitude its straight and level flight. 3. DeBarture from the pattern is acconpli*.ad by making a 450 left turn out of the pattern. 4. Maintain at least a 500 foot interval between planes, and never lose. sight of the plane ahead of you in tra c. 5. Take-offs. are made from the ends of the paved runway. Maintain normal climb and ding turn until traffic pattern elevation is obtained. Do not start the climbing turn until the plane ahead of you (if arsy) has either departed from traffic or has completed his climbing turn and passed abeam ,of your plane"on the cross wind leg. 6. LandinEs will ordinarily be made on the paved runway. 7. The firs st turn after landing should always be TOPORD the traffic pattern. 8. Except in emergency, landings and take-offs are Yorth or South. 9. When returning the airplane to the flight line, taxi on the paved taxi lanes. The engine will always be switched off before crossing the white line on the taxi lane unless directed by airport personnel. 10. All hand cranking of airplanes will be done by persons qualified to do so, with proper safeguards taken. 11. East Hill practice area only is to be used, unless otherwise directed by airport operator. NOTE: In the event' of a forced landing at any time in lirplane owned by an operator, phone the airport--DO NOT ATTM TO FLY 3ME ;SHIP OUJ gg HE FIELD. c) General Air Rules 1. No aeronautical activity shall be conducted at the airport except in con:. formanae with the current Civil Air Regulations. 2. Low flying within the confine of the traffic pattern is prohibited, except foci emergencies or when .necessary to- climb to the designated pattern altitude or descend to a landing. 3. All aircraft shall be taxied at a safe and reasonable speed, not exceeding 15 miles per hour. No aircraft shall take off' or land, except in conformance with the currently approved traffic pattern, emergency landings excepted. 4. Taxiing in and out of harigars'is specifically prohibited. 5; Aircraft shall not cross the runway until the pilot has stopped and made certain by visual inspection that there is no danger of collision with any person and/or object. 6. Except in emergency, no turn shall be made after take off until the air- port boundary has been reached and the pilot has attained an altitude of at leas 400 feet and has ascertained that there will be no danger of turning into the pat: of a following aircraft. 7. The airport manager may refuse clearance or delay any flights or other operations at the airport for any reason he can justify in the interest of safety, 8. Formation flying is prohibited in the traffic pattern. 9. The airport operator may regulate practice touch-and-go landings whenever he deems it necessary for the safe, orderly operation of the airport, 10. No aircraft shall remain on the landing or takeoff area for the purpose of instructing students between flights; except for takeoff and landing, the runway shall be kept clear. A :J 5 - September 2, 1959 11. 10 student pilot shall fly solo without permission of the operator. 12. No student shall practice simulated forced landings solo. d) Restricted Areas. 3o person shall enter any restricted area posted as being closed to the public, except: 1. Persons assigned to duty thereon or authorized by the operator. 2. Persons under appropriate supervision entering the apron for the purposes of enplaning or deplaning. e) Use of Roads and Walks No person shall use the roads, walks, or landing areas, or restricted areas in such a manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use without first obtain- ing permission of the airport operator. f) General Conduct of Aircraft Operators arul Owners 1. Payment or satisfactory credit arrangements must be made for parking, storage, repairs, supplies, or services rendered by the airport or its service r operators before flight clearance is granted. There is no landing fee for air- craft not used for compensation or hire. Pees for parking, tieing down, and storing aircraft and for 'landing planes used for compensation or hire shall be paid to the operator, on lands under lease to the operator. 2. Landing fees. There shall be no landing fee for aircraft not used for compensation or hire. Fees shall be charged for landing aircraft used for com- pensation or hire at the following rates: Single engine aircraft - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -$ 1.00 Light twin engine aircraft under 12,5000 - - - - - - 2.00 Heavy twin engine aircraft over 12004;; - - - - - - 4.00 Landing fees shall be paid to the operator who shall remit them monthly to the city. 3. No person shall park, tie dawn or store an airplane or otherwise use that portion of the airport not leased by the operator without the authority of the Board of Public Works granted pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. Aircraft shall be parded, stored and repairs made in the space designated for the purpose by the airport operator and in such place only. 4. Aircraft owners, their pilots or agents, shall be responsible for the prompt removal of disabled aircraft and parts thereof, The airport operator or Federal authorities may delay such action pending accident investigation. 5. Aircraft engines shall not be started or run unless a competent operator is at the controls and unless the aircraft is equipped with adequate brakes, fully applied, or the wheels are securely blocked with blocks which can be removed safely. 6. Persons involved in accidents on the airport shall make a full report thereon to the airport operator as soon after the accident as possible. g) Fueling Operations 1. No aircraft shall be fueled or drained while the engine is running, or while such aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed space. 2. _To smoking shall be permitted within 50 feet of an aircraft being fueled or drained, 3. No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver, or switch electrical appliances off or on in an aircraft during fueling or draining. 4. During fueling, the aircraft and the fuel dispensing apparatus shall be properly grounded. 5• No person shall engage in fueling and draining without operator's per- mission. 6. Fire extinguishers shall be within reach of all fuel draining operations. r� - .=6 September 2, 1959 h) Fire Hazards 1. All doping and painting processes shall be conducted with reasonably necessary safety provisions. 2. Smoking shall be prohibited in certain restricted posted areas. o 140 person shall use low flash inflammable substances for cleaning floors in any building of the airport. u, No person shall keep, store, or discard any flammable liquids, gases, combustible material in the hangars. 5. No person shall dump any waste, refuse or other material on the airport. Conduct of Business or Advertising 1. No person shall post, distribute or display signs, advertisements, printed or written matter at the airport except with the approval and in such a manner as may be prescribed by the airport operator. 2, No person shall engage in 'any business or commercial activity of any nature on the airport. except in conformance with a permit, license, lease or • ' use agreement and under terms and conditions prescribed by the airport owner or airport operator. , j) Land Transportation 1. Motor vehicles entering upon the roads of the airport shall be operated in strict compliance with speed limits posted by the airport owner and in no .event in excess .of 25-miles per hour. The airport owner shall have authority to move or tour away at owner's expense any vehicle parked in such places or in such manner as to hinder any approved operation on the airport. 2. Vehicles shall not pe parked on the airport other than in the manner and at locations-indicated-by signs in designated areas. 3. No person shall operate any vehicle on any of the landing areas or aprons unless authorized to do so by the airport operator and in a manner pre- scribed. 4, No common carrier vehicle or vehicle for hire shall load or unload passengers or stand on the airport at any place other than in the area designated. k) Firearms No person except peace-officers duly authorized, post office, air carrier and members o£ the armed forces of the United States on official duty, shall carry any firearms, air guns, bows and arrows, explosives or flammable materials on"the airport without the written permission of the airport manager. Persons without such permission shall surrender all such objects' to the airport manager. 1) Animals Animals shall, not be permitted on the airport unless leashed or restrained in such a manner as to be under control. m) Liability The airport owner, ` , the airport operator, their agents or employees assume no responsibility for damage to personal property of persons using the airport facilities, by reason of fire, theft, vanlalism, act of.-God,, nor do they assume any-°Iability by reason of injury to persons while on the airport or using its facilities. n) Penalties Any person, firm, or corporation, who ,shall violate or refuse to abide by these rules and regulations shall be subject to appropriate legal action. Any person may be removed from the airport for refusing to comply with these rules and regulations. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. 7 - September 2, 1959 LIBRARY LEASE: The Clerk presented a lease agreement covering rental of office quarters in the Cornell Library Asstn. building now occupied by the City Chamber- lain's, Assessorts and City Court offices and by the Planning Board to March 15th. of this year. It covered the year ending December 31, 1959 in the total amount of $5,625.00. He advised that it had been reviewed and approved as to form by the City Attorney, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Carried. FIRE DEPARTLENT AUDIT:-, Alderman Stimson resented the Fire Department audit for the month of July in the total amount of 2].,389,53• By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that it be accepted and made a part of these minutes. Carried. AUDIT: Alderman Stimson presented and recommended for approval the regular audit. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $3,264.12 be and herebyare approved for payment. Carried. THRWAY INFORHATIO_N C,MER• Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had studied the proposal presented at the last meeting requesting an appropriation of funds by the City to support the maintenance of an information center and museum on the i°.Y.S. Thruway intended to advertise the tourist and industrial advantages of the Finger Lakes area including the City of Ithaca. It was the unanimous opinion of the Committee he stated that the City of Ithaca should not participate in this matter. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to answer the Letter and advise that the City has taken no action on the request and does not intend to provide an appropriation for this purpose. Carried. E2211MM1 PURCHASES - BOARD OF PUBLIC 1,IORKS: Alderman Stimson criticized recent practices of the Board of Public Works wherein certain awards for purchase of equipment, after competitive bidding, had been made in excess of specific approp- riations without first consulting the Council. He stated that in doing so the Board was in effect acting as an appropriating body and thus infriging upon the rights of the Council. He stated that he had discussed the matter with the Superintendent and arrangements had been made to discontinue such practices. He emphasized that he did not wish to convey the idea that the Board had acted unwisely in purchasing its equipment. CHARTER ATiEYNtDP,yNT: Alderman Murphy reported that at a joint meeting of the r Finance and Charter & Ordinance Committees it was decided the members present to recommend to the Common Council that the position of City Clerk-Comptroller be divided into two parts by creating the separate position of City Comptroller; and to abolish the present position of Deputy City Clerk and create the position of Deputy City Clerk-Comptroller. By Alderman Hurphy: seconded by Alderman Osborn I-NEREAS, the duties of the City Clerk-Comptroller have increased to such an extent over the past several years that the position has become too large to be handled efficiently by one person, and 1,1HEREAS, much budgetary and other financial duties are anticipated in the future, NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council hereby authorizes the City Attorney to prepare the necessary amendments to the City Charter to create the position of City Comptroller separate and apart from that of City Clerk and which will assign specific powers and duties to such officer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position of Deputy City Clerk-Comptroller be treated, abolishing the present position of Deputy City Clerk, and BE IT FURTH ,,F RESOLVED, that the Deputy City Clerk-Comptroller assume the functions of the City Clerk or City Comptroller in their absence, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the positions of City Clerk, City Comptroller and Deputy City Clerk-Comptroller be placed under the jurisdiction and control of the Common Council. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDDTANCE rNENDIN1TTS: Alderman Connolly presented several amendments to the local traffic ordinance designed to make it conform with the "Traffic Control Plan" - Seneca-Green-Headow Street Arterial Highway formulated by the State Traffic Commission on July 27, 1959• They were acted upon as follows: F 8 - September 2, 1959 By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Section 182, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by deleting there- from and adding thereto the following: Deletions: Meadow Street: Buffalo Street to the south city line - west side Additions: Meadow Street; Buffalo Street to Seneca Street - west side Meadow Street; Seneca Street to Green Street - both sides Meadow Street; Green Street to Elmira Road - west side. Effective upon publication. AYES: 13 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Section 181, Schedule II of Article YX of the Traffic Ordinance, through streets, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the follow- ing: Deletions;tions; ?Test Seneca Street to its intersection with West State Street. Additions: Seneca Street; from the east line of Morth Aurora Street westward to the north line of West State Street, Seneca Way; from the north line of East State Street to the east line of North Aurora Street. Effective upon publication AYES: 13 PAYS: 0 Carried and approvedo y THURSTON AVUNUE BRIDGE- Alderman Baldini reported that the Board of Public Works had received a proposal from Modjeski & masters, Consulting Engineers, for engine ing services on the Thurston Avenue bridge as follows: Phase I. The engineering services to include the design, preparation of contract plans, contracts and specifications, ready for advertising - $209000.00. Phase II. Checking of contractor's details - $1,500.00 Phase III. Supervision of construction - 1,500.00 per month during the period of residence at the site by the Resident Engineer He advised that the Board had approved Phase I leaving the other two to be acted on at appropriate times. ALBANY STRTMT TRAFFIC: Alderman Stimson reported receipt of numerous complaints > from residents of Albany Street since the temporary rerouting of route x:'13 traffic over Albany Street. He also noted that there are four schools in this area which will create dangerous traffic conditions when they reopen in the Fall. He recommended that something be done to route it back on Meadow Street. He stated that the P•ayor and Superintendent are expected to discuss other traffic matters with State officials and suggested including this recommendation in their discussion. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Superintendent be authorized and directed to reo_uest State officials to remove the temporary rerouting of route Va13 traffic from Albany Street and transfer it back to Meadow Street until such time as it may be necessary during reconstruction of South Meadow Street. AYES : 11 'SAYS : 2 - iiurphy, Nlazza Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. �1U Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET SEPTEMBER 2, 1959 VanNatta Office Equipment Co. Inc. 3.50' E.W. & M.C. DeMotte 135.00`' Cogan Advertising 11.25 Mack's Photo Copies 39.14-` Ithaca Office Equipment 37.10' T.G. Millers & Sons Paper Co. 12.76' " N.Y. Telephone Co. 64.08" N.T.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 13.00 Jack Frost, M.D. 25.00- A.J. Golder 17.43' C.J. Ramsey & Co. 16.15' Chase Manhattan Bank 43.15' Ithaca office Equipment 749.50' Ithaca Printing Service 48.50' Burroughs Corp. 7.5Or' Norton Printing 15.00' A.C. Gibson Co. 11.00' Socony Mobil 1.29' N.Y. State Conference of Mayors 500-00" James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00' Ithaca Journal 19.32 Edward Austin 5.00" Edward King 90.00' Cudlin's Service Sta. 8.75"" Don Streeter 2.50. Goodyear Service Store 79.68" T.G. Millers 740' Ithaca Printing Service 45-50-­ Auto Body Works 171.57 Ithaca Office Equip. 18-50' , Cortright Electric Co. 6.1.6' N.Y. Telephone Co. 117.00l Esso Standard Oil 206.62' Iceco, Inc. 3.75` Cramer's Auto Parts 7.95'" Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales 24.00r Ithaca Revolver & Pistol Co. 9.00° Brewer & Brown 183.38 Joseph F. Cummings 29.40' Alcor, Inca 6.60 A.J. LAUX & CO. 5.17 Paul E. Killion, Inc. 18.73" Comm. Eng Service Co. 64.00'' Quick's Garage 45.36 F.W. Woolworth 3.42 Hugh S. Mac Neil 55.50 Ithaca Sporting Goods 1005-- , New York Telephone Co. 14.02 Rosica Distributing Co., Inc.' 6.80 T.G. Miller's 48.46' Charles S';' Thomas 7.02 Kay's Fabric Shop 4.68-- Robinsmn & Carpenter 9.80'' Fahey Pharmacy 3.43 Fahey Pharmacy 6.42--- Cayuga Press 50,50 City Chamberlain 13.93 City Chamberlain 4.40= TOTAL 3,264.12 A BY CONfl4jTTEE The Board of -i"LLre -)f usie vit- of Itliaca, d,: hereby c rt i f"Y L'O a t Oliov;in 1'- I I I` S;L ibills at -7 II'uesday Au-,-ast il, 1959t t"ic, ori, ,i-al Oills beinv: 1herato aLtaChed , anf., tTh e sa-Ile have been checked ai'm. founu correct. Lestcr --. ,Avison T. C. -iller's IS'ons taper 'kd'o. 2 The ItIlaca Jour-i-jal 8.P6 ,,.aw York Telepho'le Co. 195. 111C• A. J.JJ r liiaerica''Cl LUI 34-12 Ilead's L3'ar-vice 3tation 1 -9 3 ;.Ora!TIer I s Auto Parts 44 C. J. Awi-lsey 64. V'O. 114'hea Lori ts Sheet --'etal o'll-io , 111C. j L � liwasey-It'mca Corp. 7.25 Standard Decal Co. 22. 'r-) Gorham iv`-Lre -Liquipment Go. (4.16 Voluntoor it,ire Joiapanies 412,: O.00 Y ec-ric & Gyas Gorp. 15.2 City Chamberlain 4."4, City ol III-haca, 6'ator & .')'ewer D-J-v 45.35 5,0 0 2.%3`8 I-ayroll enol'.ing July 15, 1959 payroll cndin�- July `1, 1959 ,3 17-14.5 Total. . . . 21089.53 VJe, the mer.r.bers of the Board of Fire 001"IlAissioiiers of G'Ae Oity )f 1Zhaca, do hereby certify that have audite:,d t'hte ',.ills listed above and r c coin, ,.i eir T)ti,Y,".tent at a..Y,�iounts set up- OacA jV July 31, 1959 2 A 1952720.00 11402✓7053 81,482-47 �, 0 � L 3 25 ,* 7 24' .' B 50' 26' .45 936-55 c 2 C)II-) E 81800.00 11)1236.36 2,563.64. F. 11500-00 11701-40 - 201-40 G 3 C1,00100 11177-57 12822-4.3 IN" 1 I)t)O.00 11066-55 - 66.55 0 4�200.00 4.200.00 C)0 C) R 300.00 232-13 67-b7 T 500.00 38,.39 461.61 133 750.00 56,4).76 1 :7.x4 G 0100 1 77 -14 0. 0 —�71905 40 Tu .95 72)-4 -12 2�11.0 00 134,592-55 3 Fri i �y��/� �7�♦/ITT p�y� CON'DN COMTCIL P�W�v FDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N,Y, Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. October 7, 1959 PRESENT: Kayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Beldini, VahKarter, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman Alo, Visnyei, Mueller, Horn. Attorney - Clynes $uPt. of Public Works - Laverty ief of Police - VanOatrand �ftdldlng Covadmiwner - Golder Deputy Chamberlain - Wright Clerk - Blean beputy Clerk .. Barber A group of newspaper carrier boys who were serving as City Officials for the way under a project sponsored by the Ithaca Journal were present and they were introduced by Mayor Ryan as follows: Richard Srnka, Acting as Mayor 5oaaald Sutherland " City Clerk htchard Hetzler " Supt. of Public Works Motor lamou " Fire Chief Orancis Leonard " Chief of Police �= : The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. .o.a It.TERl1ATOR SAIE: The Clerk read a letter from the Village of Cayuga Heights ;submitting a bid of $100.00 for two of the used police car alternators. He called attention: to the action taken on August 5th, authorising the sale of sine alternator for $75900, During the discussion it was agreed that $30,00 teas a fair price for these alternators. , y Alderman VanMarter: seconded by Alderman Visnyei RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by this Comm Council pn August 5, 1959 authorizing the sale of one used alternator to the Village of Cayuga Heights *or $73,00 be and hereby is rescinded; and that the bid submitted at this time by the Village of $100.00 for two alternators be accepted, and that the City Clerk be authorised and directed to complete the sage. Carried, • The Clerk read a letter ram the Civil Service Commission requesting advice on the Council's action re- arding the provisional status of the Plantning Director aid the Associate Director, it was explained that an oligibla list for each position containing the name of the inavmabept in eaeh case had been furnished on June 27th. and that is not usual par is it proper that the incumbents be cavU med, an a provisional basis %bon. they Bre eligible for permanent appointment from lists. r Alderman Ybrphy: seconded by Alderman Massa WOWED, that the probational appointment of Philip 0, Wallick as Director of ?Manning and that of Pilchard T. guest as Associate Planner be approved. A�r Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Stallaaan RESOLVED, that the foregoing m0t10n be tabled until the next regular meetings and that toe Council meet with the PLRnning Board to discuss the ratter. AYES: 6 - Stimson, Harrison, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Ala NAYS: 6 - tkarplty, Hamm. Baldini. VanKarter. 11aellsr, Horn Due to a tie vote the Nayer cast his vote in favour of the tabling motion and de- clared it carried. Carried. ALBANY STS TRAFFIC:_ The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Dept. of Public 14orks reconnaending that traffic on Routes 13, 34 and 96 main an Albany Street until 3, Meadet3 Street is reconstructed under the arterial progrem* It was agreed to grant the Mayors request that Route 34 north of Seneca Street be changed from:, Court Street and N. Albany Street to North Cayuga Street and Seneca Street. Fp , tto WAZ: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca Coop G.L.F. lbwhu*e NO. advising that the City's lease of the fairgrounds will expire on December 31, 19" and asking if the City wishes to raww it in view of developement by the City or recreational facilities in other areas. By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Osborn RF«SOLVED9 that the matter be referred to the Youth & Recreation Cowdttee for investigation and report. Carried. • 2 - October 7, 1959 Y MATER ITHKA REGIONAL PLsANND G BOARD RESDM REPORT: The Clerk read a setter from Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board releasing copies of a recent Research Report as an aid to forecasting future population growth in the Ithaca region, and to give the commmity at large an insight into the secondary effects = the coaamiunity resulting from the establishment of new employment opportunities. Copies thereof were distributed to each of the alderman. SE ER &M AILMLAM AREA: The Clark read a revolution presented by residents of the Spencer Road area requesting full. enforcement of all city ordinances in the area. $�r Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Mazza VZOLVED, that the ordinances of the City of Ithaca be enforced in the Elmira- Spencer Road area which was annexed to the City, effective January 1, 1958• Carried. �&AMBER OF C0-1QZL : Mr. John L. Til ay, Manager of the Chamber of Commerce, presented and read a prepared report by the Off-Street Parking Committee of the Chamber urging the Council to include a new City Hall in its proposed capital budget. It was also recommended that the Council reaffirm its present policy with which it Justified the purchase of the buildings at the corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets by including within the proposed capital budget for the next six years budget items covering: 2. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new city, hall. Construction fonds for a new city hall. �. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new central fire station. 4. Construction tends for a now central fire station, and s. Architectural plans and construction funds for ramp parking facilities at the Seneca Street site. By Alderman .1tim ": seconded by Alderman Murphy RFSOLM, that the OFF-STREET PARKING COIir+3!t= REPORT, dated October 7. 19590 as presented by Mr. Tiley be received and attached to the miraates of this mating; and that it be referred to the Board of Public Works Relations and Finance Committees £or Joint study and report, Carried. ARY• Yx. Sherman Peer presented and reviewed a prepared statement relating to the City Attorney's ruling on the legality of whether or not the City could build a library to be operated by the Cornell Library Assn. He then reviewed all aspects of the Library's present position and expressed the hope that the City will find it possible to move the Library to temporary quarters so that the Library can accept the offer from First National Bank to purchase its building, and that the City will also find it possible to acquire a site for and build a new Library. Total cost pf such a building was estimated at $300,000,00 by Mr. Peer with an indication fran him that the Library would contribute one-half of the coast. $y Alderman Stiamson: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVM, that hr. Peer's report be received, attached to and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. A= G. H - MMWION: The Mayor read a letter from Alfred G. Hall tender- iX his resignation as Fire Commissioners effective October 7, 1959. '49. J- gfl FM G „S TS,p=-: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of ?-Im. J, Sammons as Fire commissioner, for the term ending June 30, 1961, to succeed Mr. Hall, and he asked Council conti.rmtation thereof. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESMYED, that the appointment of ',Am. J. Sammornas Fire Commissioner for the term ending June 30, 1961 be and hereby is approved and confirmed. Carried, PROPF,RPY W FMS• The Clerk requested the Council to establish fees for the nerr property maps recently approved by the Council. He noted that a charge of 40¢ per page had been approved by the Planning Board on November 18, 1937. The Engineering Department has now recommended in view of increased costs that fees for these reaps be established as follow: $ .50 per single map 80.00 per complete set of maps, excluding cowers, (I set to include 323 pages, one key map, and 1 title sheet) The Engineer further recommended that requests for printing a complete set be made in Writing to the SKIneeras Office, By Alder-man Stim:son: seconded by Aldermen Baldini RESOLVED, that the following be and hereby are established as fees for copies of the new city property maps: $ •50 per single slap 80.00 per complete set of maps, excluding covers, BE IT FURTHER MISOLVED, that said fees shall be payable to the office of the City Clerk upon delivery of maps, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that requests for printing complete sets thereof shall be made in writing to the 14wineer's Office. Carried. COMMTW Cam' s � �hamhero • • • N E W ,may I ommeme Y O R K OFF STREET PARKING COMMITTEE REPORT TO COMMON COUNCIL October 7, 1959 fo,y none is John Tileye I am Manager of the Ithaca. Chamber of Commerce, a non-profit ~c-;-rcrotion made up of business, industrial and professional people of tho community. '?fr membership presently consists of 647 persons and is divided into divisions as :l ows: Finance - 74; Minufacturing - 91 ; Professional - 85; Public Service - 38; ?etc.il - 152; Service - 157; and Tourist - 49. I point this out only to e,lph size that I am not representing any one segment of our business community, but rather ran integr ted organization. On this occasion I am here as secretnry tc the Off-Street Puking Committee, a standing committee appointed by President Frank Saturn, with the pproval of the Board of Directcrs, which incidentally represents all divisions of the Chamber of Commerce. My discussion end its accompanying requests to the Common Council concern the pr-.posed six year capital budget and the vital needs for odditionel parkin^ space if the commercial nreps of our community are to be preserved as we know them today. First, the capital budget, we wish to commend the council for instituting this procedure of spacing its capital expenditures in such a way cs to ovoid an undue hardship on the taxpayer in cny single ye^r. Since such a plan will be adopted, we feel that every effort should be made to include those copitul items which are most vital to our ccnmunity - and where a double benefit ccn be derived it is most important that the capital expenditure be made es quickly as possible. double benefit can be secured by inclusion of a new city hull within the budget, thus gr.ining a modern facility fcr the city and providing additional parking wren. Tax savings to the city will be msde by ;providing housing for city offices now using rented space and the revenue from the parking meters installed on the lot where the city holl st ands will bring in revenue to more than compensate for tax losses fro"„ _:squiring c new city hall site. The site occupied by the Centr.at Fire St•.-ation poses a slightly different problem. The Plznning Board originally named 13 nossibie sites for a new central fire station. These sites were reviewed and four were recommended to the New York Fire Insurance Rcting Organizoticn for recommendation. F, new site was cpnroved by this ,rgcni- zo.tion ,s meeting all the needs of the city. l:elccation of this building would also have a double benefit. It would allow for the consolidation of the ground level l o t fr,-m t;urcra Street to T i oge Street, providing a parking :re" for some 100 cars - ~,+at mr-ro important, it would provide the needed area for a romp porking garegea "Horne of Industry, Agriculture, Education and Scenic Beauty" s r 2. Ramp parking is considered by all leading authorities on parking to be the ultimate in efficient use of high priced land to provide parking.. Ramp parking at this site will easily provide from 200 to 250 additional parking spaces beyond the ground level without removing one single piece of property from the tax roil and increasing the revenue to the city through parking receipts. We strongly recommend that council re-affirm its present policy with which it justified the purchase of the buildings at the corner of Aurora and Seneca Streets by including within the proposed capital budget for the next six years budget items cover ingt 1. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new city hall 2. Construction funds for a new city hall 3. Land acquisition and architectural plans for a new central fire station 4. Construction funds for a new central fire station, and 5. Architectural plans and construction funds for ramp parking facilities at the Seneca Street site. my closing remarks, I would like to touch on some alternc;tes to cur proposal .vh;ch the council may wish to consider. Ore, of course, would be to completely change the present policy and revert to picking up small parcels of land as they become available. Another would be to select a new site with ample room to expand, purchase the property and start all over. Still another would be to avoid the parking problem entirely, hold the status quo and hope for a miracle or disaster to provide parking space. It is the letter point that brings up my final statement. An expensive disaster is in the making. Expensive not to the merchant, but to the average city taxpayer. Faced with high assessed valuations without the compensating service of municipal parking, merchants will find it more and more convenient to locate their business houses outside of the business sections and in many cases outside of the city. This will not hurt the merchant, but the effect of the tax loss because of reduced assessments within the city will effect the rate paid I6y all residential property owners. The Canon Council has an obligation to its residential property owners to preserve the high tax producing property in the business sections by providing parking. I tira al..d appreciate havini this report entered irr,o the o°_ficia?. minutes o.P tI< _ , es )eo4-ive2.Y S a'Dr dt'uec, OF tREET PAR NG COMMITTEE j ITHACA CHAMB OF COMMERCE C John L. Tiley, Manager TO THE MAYOR AND C012,101T COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ITHACA. October 7th, 1959 At a Beptember meeting of the Council & "eport was read to the effect that the Plan for a municipal library as submitted to the Department of Audit and Control at Albany as submitted by Mr. Clynes and by us submitted to him in writing, was illegal. It is plain that amunicipality either alone or in combination with other rmunicipal bodies can erect, manage and control a public library building and giv-- library service to the people for whom the service is intended. Under Article VIII of the State Constitution it appears that a munipipal= ity cannot make capital contributions to a private association., library or other type. Library Association has never asIK"ed for a capital contribution. instead it plans to make the city a capital contribution to assist in financing a library project to be city ovmed and controlled. The Constitution 'goes a str,.p further - "No city shall give or loan any money or propera to any private corporation, nor shall an7y--7ty give or loa—n -T-t—screditto or in aid of any privatc corporation". The reason why the Department of Audit and Control made an adverse decision appears to be that in the memo handed to !,�Ir. Clynes and by him submitted to the Department it was proposed among,'i other items that Library Associatic.a "lease the premises for a nominal consideration". I think it was natura=or the Department to rule that a lease was the same as loan of its property and therefor illegal. 1,Iy point is that the Cornell Library Association does not, and during my term as Statutory Librarian, desired to lease the city's library. The word 11leaseR crept into the memo submitted to the City Attorney by -ruing the word "loan" in the State constitution but I consider the inadvertence. Itmtold that the courts differ in construing word loan to be the equivalent of lease and that a lease would be not only too question-- able an interpretation but actuall*y we do not want to lease. J It so happens, however., that See. 265 of the Education Law expressly authorized a city or group of municpal bodies to contract with a private library association for the library association to operate the library as such, not as tenant, but as Agent for the municipality and at the municipality's pleasure, presumably from year to year. The City of Ithaca would retain the right to continue or discontinue the agency as it in its sole Judgment should desire. It is this kind of agency arrangement by written contract that the Cornell Library Association desires. rti1 'r. 3 - October 7, 1959 UM Cy LOT - GRANDVIV4 jVT, & MtII.ST : The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 1+10rk3 had received a request from the South Hill Church of the 4asarene to purchase a city owned parcel of land located at the north-west corner of Grandview Avenue and Hudson Street to be used to provide additional parking for church needs; avid that the Board had reeo vended to the Council that this property be sold at public auction to the highest bidder with the stipulation that no bid for less than its appraised value, plus advertising costs, be accepted. He further reported that the Board had an appraisal made by an independent realtor and that it had been appraised at $500.00. Me Clerk reported that as a result of the Board's action a letter of protest to the sale of the lot for use as a parking lot had been received from Mr. Paul Wasserman, owner of property located at 215 Grandview Avenue, and he read the contents of Air. Wasserman's letter, Alderman VisrWei expressed his opinion that this lot might be needed for the future widening of the intersection of there two streets. $y Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Beldini I SOLNED, that the matter be referred back to the Board of Public Works for reconsideration. Carried. ADDITIONAL a The Clerk reported that the yard of Public Works had requested an additional appropriation of $10,800.00 eor the gravel basing of new streets on West Hill. aderman Baldini rooemrnended approval of the appropriation from Capital Reserve Fund #3 From savings reported by the Superintendent in the repaving of Plain Street `t over the original estimate. Alderman Stinson advised that this Would be proper R ds@ of these capital funds since the streets involved are now streets and could not in any event be anticipated in the regular budget. IUy Alderman Baldini: seconded'by Alderman Murphy VM, that the sum of $3,Q1800,00 be and hereby is appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund ;13, Stmt Paving, to the General Fund for gravel basing of streets on West Hill as requested by the Board of Public Works. AYES: 22 !SAYS: 0 Carried. MOO: On recommendation of the City Clerk action was taken to delegate certain of the Councilts pacer in relation to the issuance of Bingo licenses and other administrative details in relation thereto as follows: By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Harrison Bt IT RESOLVED by this Common Council that pursuant to the provisions of Article 14-0 of the General Municipal Law of the State of Now York entitled "Local Option for Conduct of Certain Games of Chance by Certain Organizations" and in particular, Section 498 thereof does hereby delegate to the City Clerk the authority granted to this Council in relation to the issuance and amendment of licenses, the super- vision of the operation of games and the collection and transmission of fees. Carried. IACA COLLDGE LAND A P A1SAT•_ Attorney Clynes reported that pursuant to author- ization granted him by the Council on May 7, 1959 he had secured an appraisal of city-owned land in the Six Mile Creek watershed area desired to be purchased by Ithaca College. He advised that the land involved had been appraised at $4,500. r. by Joseph T. Conley, Joseph D. Gallagher, Jr, and Fred A. Rogalsky, acting as a Board of Appraisers. Bills in the amount of $50.00 each for their services were esented. y Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Mazza, RESOLVED, that a copy of the appraisal and the bills for services in relation thereto be forwarded to Ithaca College and that the matter be referred to the Board of Public Works Relations and Finance Corrumittees for joint study and report thereon. Carried. CITY CLERK, COMPTROLLER: Attorney Clynes reported that in making changes to the City Charter to provide for the position of City Comptroller separate from that of City Clerk many problems remain unresolved and he, therefore, recommended that an early meeting of the Charter & Ordinance Committee, Finance Committee, City Clerk and himself be held to discuss these. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the report of the City Attorney in this matter be accepted and approved. Carried. ! FIRE DEPT. AUDIT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept. audit for the month August in the total amount of $17, 142.83. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that it he accepted and made a part. of these minutes, ._ .. . Carried. - 4 - October 7, 1959 A=i By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby are approved for payment in the total amount of $4,335.58• Carried. ,.t'=RJ=R ITHACA ZMIONA,L ?jAAIII!G BOARD AQfi N : Alderman Stinson reported V`t that the City Attorney had reviewed and approved as to legality the ascended i articles of agreement which provide for inclusion of the Town of Lansing in the Regional Board and amend the constituent municipalities and their respective a:,r-'r,1 ;appropriations for the operation and functioning of the Board to read as follows: C S City of Ithaca $4,000. Town of Ithaca 2,000. Village of Cayuga Heights 10000. Tarn of Lansing 1,000, He reported that the Finance Committee approved the financial aspect thereof. Bar Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Mueller RESOLVED, that the Articles of Agreement, Amendment I, between the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, the Town of Lansing, and the Village of Cayuga Heights regard- ing the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board be and hereby are approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorised to sign and execute same on behalf of the City of Ithaca. Carried. QS WT, , BOIL ISM: Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee had recommended that the sum of $31,000.00 be provided in next year's budget as a payment on bond anticipation loans issued in anticipation of a sewer bond issue o be sold at a later date. yy Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman .%SOLVED, that the Council authorize the inclusion of $31,000.00 in the 1960 tentative budget for this purpose; and that the City Attorney be directed to advise our bonding attorneys of the Council's action in this respect so that the notes may be renewed when they become due; and that the Mater & Sewer Division be requested to include such an item in its 1960 budget to reimburse the General Fund for this expense. Carried. FE CONTRACT --,� '�A A; Alderman Stinson reported that the present 3-year f contract with the Town of Ithaca for fire service will by its terra expire on December 31, 1950 and that negotiations for a new contract have been completed on the basis of $169000. for 1960, $18,000. for 1961 and $20,000.00 for 1962. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stal2mn RESOLVED, that the Council approve this as a basis for a new three-year contract, and that the Board of Fire Commissioners and City Attorney be authorised to draw such a three-year contract with the Town of Ithaca, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorised to sign and execute it on behalf of the City of Ithaca. ed. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COP2,10N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDTT SHEET OCTCBER 7, 1959 City Charberlain 30092 Norton Printing 15.7 .. The Ithaca Journal News 118.62' N.Y. Telephone Co. 112.92' N.Y.S. Electric & Gas 12.16 ` Ithaca Printing Service 19100° Burroughs Corp. 27.00' ' John D. Wright 43.50,... Art Craft of Ithaca, Inc. 209.50" James J. Clynes, Jr. 100.00'"' Malcolm Mann 25.00 Edward King 15.00 Olympia Restaurant 7.70-, T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 12.39' Ithaca Office Equipment 18.57- E.W. and M,C. DeMott 135.00' Ralph J. Mazza, M.D. 10.00, Klines Pharmacy 21.50-.- Dr. R. Mazza 5 CC" Dr. M. Mann 5.00 Klines Pharmacy 18-75--'- Social Security Contribution Fund 48.63`-r Larry W. Schanz T.G. Millers 25.39__- N.Y. Telephone Co. 98.60° Paul E. Killion, Inc. 16.17" Quick's Garage 12348— Cayuga Motor Sales 14.66. Tioga, A?ato Parts 24010.--- C.J. Rumsey 9.18-- Esso Standard Oil 376.98-- C.E.S. Co. 2.42,00._ John L. Brown 81.53" Gee's Sport Shop 8.73. Herbert L. VanOstrand 174.32 James Avery, Jr. 1526,._ Walsh & Son Chevrolet Tompkins County Senior Citizens' Council 427.50 The Ithaca Agency 1,307.88-`"- Chairman, Workmen's Comp. Board 25991-"' Johnson Boat Yard & Marina 5.50 New York Telephone Co. 10.27- N.Y. Telephone Co. 9.00 Ithaca Engraving Co. 15-00---- Haverstick & Co. 58.14 Freeman's Motor Marine, Inc. 15.60'- Bernie Milton 52.50-""- Ithaca Agency, Inc. �54g� Whelan Drug Stores _ 16.71 T.G. Miller's 1.03 Jackson 0. Hall 41.38-'- City Chamberlain 12,76 TOTAL $4,335.58 AP FIN TTEE� v c:. L', c t• woo 'D I' 3 0 r, "A,--;t 31) - bill& 1.1- t c: �e C tively, -4- '77 —19-31 T 3 5' `9 51 24. 5 3 55,4 751,73 -254-73 5 3 74, J5 .79 l r C) ")o 3 13 87 .61 .49 7 0 51 6 2 -3-Al COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACt., V-Y. Regular I,ieeting 7:30 P.N,. November 49 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldwii, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Mueller, Horn. Mayor-Elect - Ralph C. Smith Aldermen-Elect - Frank Baldwin, Fred J. Hagin Attorney - Clynes City Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Deputy Chamberlain - Wright Chief of Police - Van Ostrand Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Building Commissioner - Golder Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber Mayor Ryan welcomed a group of students from T:rs. Albright's class at Junior High School in Citizen Education who were present to observe a meeting of the Council. k , Mayor Ryan then introduced and welcomed Mayor-elect Smith and Aldermen-elect Baldwin and Hagin. He announced that the Mayor-elect and all Aldermen-elect had been extended an invitation to attend remaining sessions of the Council during 1959. The Mayor acknowledged the re-election of Aldermen Va;Marter and �--a Murphy to the Council. MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. LIBRARY: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell Library Association regarding the possible need of additional space in the Library building by the Finger Lakes Library Association if a decision is made not to sell the building. This space would be needed by January 1, 1960 in such an instance. It was pointed out that the bicycle shop in the basement of the building is available for rent at $90.00 per month. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Finance Committee for study pending further information to be supplied by the Library Association, Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE Iii NTS: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'rTorks had recommended two amendments to the Traffic Ordinance which will permit unre- ,/ stricted free parking on Plain Street, from Green to Seneca Street. The proposed amendments were read, reviewed and acted upon as follows: By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that Section 1821, Schedule III of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by deleting there- from the following: Plain Street; Seneca Street to Green Street - west side Effective upon publication AYES: 13 MAYS: 0 Carried and approved. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that Section 185, Schedule VI of Article XX of the Traffic Ordinance, parking meter zones, be amended by deleting therefrom the following: Plain Street; Green Street to Seneca Street - east side. Effective upon publication AYEAYES: 13 S: 0 Carried and approved. ,ALA NIGHT PARKING: Alderman Connolly recommended approval of the present "alternate- side all night street parking" which has been permitted from time to time on an experimental basis. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Horn I.-IHEREAS, on September 12, 1956, the City Traffic Engineer and the Chief of Police issued an emergency regulation concerning "alternate side all night street parking" pursuant to the provisions of Article II, Section 27 of Traffic Ordinance oll the City of Ithaca, and 14HEREAB# it is necessary for the Common,:Council to approve said action, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council that the experimental regulatior of the Chief of Police and the City Traffic Engineer issued September 12, 1956, en- titled "Alternate Side An Night Street Parking" be approved and continued. AYES: 11 NAYS: 2 Stallman, Stimson Motion Carried. Z - November 4. 1959 CAPITAL BUDGET: The Clerk distributed copies of a 1960-1965 proposed capital improvement program recommended for the City of Ithaca by the City Planning Board. Each Alderman received a copy thereof. By Alderman Stimson:seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the report submitted by the planning Board be received and referred to the Finance Committee for study and use in preparing a budget for 1960. Carried. LIBR!,RY:. Attorney Clynes presented and reviewed his legal opinion of the proposal presented by Cornell Library Assn for the City to build a new library, including his recommendation that it be submitted to Nt.Y.S. Dept. of Audit & Control for approval. hr. Robert Pasley, counsel for the Library Ass'n, stated he felt the proposal as submitted is legal but that he had no objection to its being submitted to Audit & Control for approval. He urged the Council to give an indication of its willingness to go ahead with plans for a new library subject of course to its legal clearance referred to. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, thatthis Council be convened in executive session at the end of this meeting to discuss all matters relating to the library. Carried. TEMPORARY INVESTEENTS: Alderman Stimson reviewed action taken on May 69 1959 empowering the Finance Committee to liquidate temporary investments at an appropriate tins. He reported that the Committee is watching the market and, with the help and cooperation of the City Attorney and Alderman Horn, will liquidate these investments when the market price is favorable. SO}TER BOER ISSUE: Alderman Stinson reported that bids taken by the Board of Public ;forks on additions to the Sewage Treatment Plant and the West Hill in- terceptor sewer are in excess of amounts already authorized as Bond Issues by this Council for such purposes by approximately $$125,000.00 and therefore the Board has requested the Finance Committee to meet with it on Tuesday, November 10th. at 11:30 A.M. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee be authorized to meet with the Board of Public Works on Tuesday, Yovember 10, 1959 at 11:30 A.M. to review this matter. Carried. AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Stimson presented the Fire Dept. audit sheet dated October 13th. in the total amount of 17,006.85. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVM, that it be accepted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVM, , that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved for payment. Carried. In view of the change in administration that will take place on January 1, 1960, as a result of the November 3rd. election, Alderman Stimson stated that he had con- templated stepping aside at this time and let his successor take over in order to be active in preparing the tentative budget for 1960. He further stated that he had been encouraged not to do this by Alderman liueller and Alderman Stallman, the other tiro members of the Finance Committee, Ylayor Ryan and Mayor-elect Smith and that he had, therefore, agreed to remain on the Council until his term expires on December 31, 1959 and work with Aldermen-elect Van Hart and Robert Morris, who he had been informed will be on the Finance Committee effective January 3.st, Mayor-elect Smith expressed his thanks to Alderman Stimson for his willingness to work with the Aldermen-elect and expressed his appreciation for this opportunity, being afforded to them to become acquainted with budgetary matters. CITY CLER6C2R't'W_ FAR• Alderman Murphy reported it had been impossible to have a report on the creation of the office of City Comptroller and expressed his hope of having a report thereon at the next regular meeting of the Council. LEASE, OF FAIRGRS: Alderman Gibson recommended renewal of the lease of the Fairgrounds for another year. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the Kayor and City Attorney be authorized to renew the lease of the Fairgrounds for one year from the date of its expiration under its present terms and conditions. Carried. AYES: 12 NAYS: 1 - Balding. } COQ40N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET NOVEMBER 4, 1959 N.Y. TEZEPHONE CO. 104.06 ITHACA JOURNAL 56.95 CAYUGA RUBBER STAMP 12.30 N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS 72.72 KEE LOX MFG. CO. 17.93 CITY CHAMBERLAIN 10.10 ITHACA PRINTING SERVICE 5.00 C.J. RUMSEY 8.55 ADDRESSOGRAPH_MULTIGRAPH 86.43 T.G. MILLERS SONS PAPER CO. 9.90 JAMES J. CLYNES 100.00 NORTON PRINTING CO. 125.00 JOHN T. FELLER 178.09 RENT OF POLLING PLACES 188.00 FRANCIS A. GRADY 150.00 HERBERT POOLE 42.00 LANSING BOWERS 22.75 GORDON OVERSLAUGH 65.20 WA M- BLISS 42.88 KENNETH FAULS 35.88 ROBERT COYLE 32.38 14ILLIAM TERWILLIGER 22.75 ROLAND LATTER 17.50 ITHACA OFFICE EQUIPMENT .60 FREDS RECORD SHOP .75 EDWARD THOMPSON CO. 51.00 T.G. MILLER'S SONS PAPER CO. 20.53 ITHACA PRINTING SERVICE 18.00 ITHACA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1.19 E.W. & M.C. DEMOTTE 135.00 ROBERT PACKER HOSP. 683.50 DR. R. NIZZA 80.25 RALPH J. MAZZA, M.D. 5.00 LEO P. LARKIN, M.D. 1200 WONDERLAND MOTELS, INC. 28.20 ALCOR, INC. 33.93 BILL PYLE 25.00 ITHACA PRINTING SERVICE 93.00 PAUL E. KILLION, INC. 20.46 T.C.. NILLERS 20.22 N.Y. TELEPHONE CO. 100.71 QUICKtS GARAGE 119.93 SOPPtS ATLANTIC SER, 75.50 J. SCOTT BURDIN 11.30 TEETERS MOBIL SERVICE 1100 DON STREETER SERVICE 2.50 ART'S TRANSMISSION 37.90 NATIONAL WELDING 4.50 SF=IS HARDWARE 8.03 SOCONY MOBIL OIL CO. 3.56 VASCO PRODUCTS CO. 3.98 G & H EXTINGUISHER CO. 53.85 HEAD1S CAMERA SHOP 12.04 GOODYEAR SERVICE STORES 76.91 TIOGA AUTO PARTS 1.38 LES & WES DINER 23.95 OLYMPIA RESTAURANT 56.00 C.E.S. CO. 64.00 PRECISION TOOL & GUN 106.32 STAR MACHINE WORKS 4.4o N.Y.S. ELEC. & GAS .50 JAMS C. AVERY, JR. 13.09 A.J. GOLDER 33.67 BILL PYLE 15.00 SOCONY MOBIL 2.19 THE DUAL PARKING METER CO. 1,551.50 BUREAU OF THE CENSUS, DEPT. OF COMMERCE 1,925.00 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS AUDIT SHEET NOVEMBER 4, 1959 ROBINSON & CARPENTER 17.42 T.G. FILLER'S SONS PAPER CO. 24.06 COOPERATIVE G.L.F. SERVICE, INC. 3.40 LENT'S INC. 1.78 ITHACA SPORTING GOODS 153.50 JIKIS FIX-IT SHOP 3.70 THE ITHACA JOURNAL 5.31 WILBUR VISUAL SERVICE, INC. 62.50 N.Y.. TELEPHONE CO. 10.92 BAKER LUMBER & SUPPLY CO. , INC. 65.52 CITY CHAMBERLAIN 11.75 TOTAL 7.243.57 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE • -be Fo;-rd or Ce,,1 lr:'ieners of the Clty or ithaes , do hereby errt - ti f tf'e felloyin- e 3 t or ti be bii) o asu-Jton , t 1 Tue-elvy, October 13 , 1 9 II e eri, inal bf .114 '.,:rft;e - tt-( hcd, a , t!re same 11 VO b-c:n e,locke and found correct. ty C!nriberioln 7.24 T. :filer's on Fa! tx Go. 47.72 N. v. Toloohone Co. 131.49 f:loAronico , inc. 7, .CM Tho flambwoll Combny 7.30 Chomun- ':lectronies, 10.1)0 71a,,i0s 7.50 c, arise y Co. , 678 Ith-;ca (.1ear ti_ito Parts 24,t;b i iafet7 Appliances Co. 1C.78 National. aldin7, 4.0 ) Head 's ,,ervico s,tation 112.12 Norton 2,1ectrie Co. Oonohue-Nalverson, Inc. 2 .51 Cr-mer's -uto P-rtb National iro Protection hssoc. .!5•00 Amosp lii unply Co. Bettor Y'ltnt %:oflpaper :ervice 5.30 IT. J. Hoard 32.12 lectric Oas 1/4, b5f,..TrA Payroll ending Sept. 15, 1959 8,17:3, 01 Sept. 30, 1959 8,176,66 16,349.97 Total 17,006.85 ije, the members of the Board of Fire Comlissioners of the City of Ithaca, do hereby certify that we have audited the bills listed above and recommend their payment at the amounts set (pp- posiLe name -pspectively. az.rti • /, cr / • Sc:ptombr 30, 1959 132 A 195,720.00 146,930.66 41 ,789.34 B 500.00 377.76 122.24 c 2,200.00 1,500.92 699.0$ E 8,800.00 6,379.38 2,120.62 F 1,500.00 1,777.36 -277.36 G 3,0o0.00 1,366.$6 1,633.14 N 1,047.17* 1,114.93 - 67.76 O 4,200.00 4,200.00 00.00 R 300.00 232.13 67.87 500.00 79.92 420.08 +/41 G 770.00 728.07 21.93 I 1 ,750.00 13.,0134.24 �_. 705.76 223 ,267.17 168,732.23 54,880.06 345.12 * A 1`Uof1a;T1 1N amount in 132nd was i acroas d by 47.17 to show reimbursement by Post Office departmeHt to Fire Oet:<:rtrlent for dumeEe to fire alarm box. 3 - November 4, 1959 PLANNING DIRECTOR & t1SSCCIATE PLANNER: By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of,$hilip B.;•Taallick as Director of Planning, effective .as of July 10 1959, at the annual salary of $7200.00 be approved; and that the probational appointment of Richard .T.. West, effective as of July 1, 1959, at the annual salary of $5127.00 be approved. AYES: 11 . J • . NAYS: 2 - Stallman, Stimson Carried. BOMB SHELTER: By Alderman Visnyei: seconded by Alderman Gibson r RESOLVED, that the Safety Committee be requested to ascertain whether or not a bomb shelter constructed by an individual on his property will be taxable or not on the City tax roll. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned and reconvened in executive session. Alderman Visnyei did not attend the executive session. EXECUTIVE SESSION: A lengthy discussion of all matters relating to the constructior of a new library building by the City and contracting with Cornell Library Assoc. for its operation and maintenance ensued. At the conclusion thereof the executive session was terminated and the Council was reconvened in regular session. The V following resolution was then adopted. r1 By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of,,the City of Ithaca be authorized to submit the following proposal to the Department of Audit and Control of the State of -\few York, for a ruling as to its legality. The City of Ithaca proposes to: (l) Accept a contribution of $150,000.00 from the Cornell Library Associatit toward the cost of erecting a new public library, as well as accepting title to the books, periodicals, etc. of the Cornell Library Association; (2) Provide or acquire a site and erect a library building, to be financed over a period of twenty-five years through a bond issue; (3) Contract with the Cornell Library Association for the maintenance and operation of a free public library and will contribute $7,000.00 per annumito the cost of operating said library, as the consideration under said contract; (4) The total cost to the City of Ithaca for the acquisition of a site and \ erection of a library building shall be $282,000.00, to be amortized over a twenty- five year period, at four per cent per annum; or an appropriate total cost adjusted according to the rate per annum that can be obtained on the bond issue. 'T AYES: 11 NAYS: 1 - Stallman ABSENT: 2 .. Visnyei, Alo t'on Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk COMMON COUNCIL - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Joint Meeting 5:00 p.m. November 13, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Mayor-Elect - Smith . Aldermen - Murphy, Stimson, Baldiii, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Osborn, Stallmen, Visnyei, Mueller, Horn Aldermen-Elect - Hart, Baldwin, Miller Attorney - Clynes Comm. of Public Works - Wm. Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Consulting Engineer - Wheeler Planning Comm. - Miscall Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber Mayor Ryan introduced and welcomed Aldermen-elect Frank•Baldwin, 5th. Ward, J. Gormley Miller, 6th. and Van Hart, 7th. Ward. FIRE CONTRACT - T014N 0 F TM ACA: Attorney Clynes reported that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca had approved a proposed fire contract between the City and Town with a provision that it may be canceled upon due notice at the end of the first year. He stated that he could not therefore prepare a contract since the Council approved the contract on a three-year basis. Alderman Stimson read and reviewed Council action taken on October 7th, and stated that he did not feel the Town's action contemplated a three-year contract as agreed on at the time bf negotiating the contract, By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldwii RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to refer it back to the Town Board for approval. on a three-year basis as originally agreed upon. Carried. BOMB SHELTER: Attorney Clynes reported that upon investigation bomb shelters constructed by a home owner are deemed to be taxable and that he had referred the matter to the Assessor. LIBRARY RPSMU-TION• Alderman Stimson read the following resolution regarding the library prepared by the City Attorney as directed at the last Council meeting: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney of the City of Ithaca be authorized to submit the following proposal to the Department of Audit and Control of the State of New York, for a ruling as to its legality. The City of Ithaca proposes to: (1) Accept a contribution of $150,000.00 from the Cornell Library Association toward the cost of erecting a new public library, as well as accepting title to the books, periodicals, etc. of the Cornell Library Association; (2) Provide or acquire a site and erect a library building, to be financed over a period of twenty-five years through a bond issue; (3) Contract with the Cornell Library Association for the maintenance and operation of a free public library and will contribute $7,000.00 per annum to the cost of operating said library, as the consideration under said Contract; (4) The total cost to the City of Ithaca for the acquisition of a site and erection of a library building shall be $282,000.00, to be amortized over a twenty- five year period, at four per cent per annum; or an appropriate total cost adjusted according to the rate per annum that can be obtained on the bond issue. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldwni RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be approved and that the Clerk be authorized to incorporate it in the minutes of the November 4th. meeting, AYES: 10 11AYS: 1 - Stallman Carried. November 13, 1959 ! FIRE DAi,il.GE - COLLEGE AVE & DRYDEN ROAD: The Clerk read a letter from James Buyoucos, attorney for Ers. Patros, enclosing a check payable to the City of Ithaca in the total amount of $813.90 in payment of bills submitted by the Building Commissioner, on behalf of the City, in connection with the fire loss sustained by Yxs. Patros at the corner of College Avenue and Dryden Road as a result of a fire which occurred on March 18, 1959. The letter advised that the payment was being made under protest and that any and all rights were being reserved on behalf of his client to recover the said funds. The Clerk reported that the bills were the result of the demolition work done at this location and ordered by the Building Commissioner as follows: Wallace Steel & Supply Company - Rental of crane $354.00 Ithaca Agency Inc. - Liability insurance on crane 136.76 City of Ithaca-Dept. of Pub. Wks - Labor and trucking 323.14 V Total......... . . .. . .. .. to. , . 0.4, $813.90 He requested the Council to authorize payment of the Wallace Steel & Supply Co. bill in the amount of $354.00 and the Ithaca Agency bill in the amount of $136.76; and that the Council authorize a total appropriation of $490.76 from which to make such payments. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVE'D, that the total amount of $813.90 which has been received from Mr. Buyoucos be credited to the City of Ithaca General Fund; and that the total amount of $490.76 be and hereby is appropriated from the 'Contingent Fund to C" Current Appropriations, budget account x`260-1 judgements and settlements, and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Wallace Steel Company bill in the amount of 354,00 and the Ithaca Agency bill in the amount of $136.76 be and they hereby are approved for payment from the appropriation herein above mentioned. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE - USE OF YOUTH CENTER: Alderman Gibson presented and recommended approval of a proposal to rent space in the Youth Center on the Ird. floor of Central Fire Station to Ithaca College for class room instruction in tap dancing for one hour per day, 2 days per week for a period of approximately eight weeks. He advised that the College had agreed to pay the sum of $100.00 for the use of v these quarters and that it had been approved by the Board of Fire Commissioners and the Youth Bureau Advisory Council. It was moved by Alderman Gibson and seconded by Alderman Harrison that a contract be drawn under these terms and conditions. Under discussion Alderman Stallman questioned the legality of it without advertising for bids thereon. Attorney Clynes ruled that it must be advertised. The motion was therefore withdraim and after further discussion was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Youth & Recreation Committee, City Attorney and City Clerk with power to arrange the details in a- legal manner; it being the sense of this Council that favorable action be taken on the proposal as submitted if found to be possible from a legal standpoint. Carried. OUTDOOR ICE SKATING RINKS: Alderman Gibson presented a proposal to establish outdoor ice skating rinks for the youth of the community, estimating the cost thereof as follows: $ 400.00 Total cost of rink liners 225.00 Cost of supervision for balance of 1959 125.00 Cost of labor to provide rinks 750.00 Sub-total (cost for balance of 1959) 500.00 Cost of supervision for winter of 1960 $1250.00 Total cost of project By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the project be approved and that the sum of $750.00 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to cover the cost thereof for the balance of 1959• Alderman Stimson objected on the grounds that it was not on the agenda for this meeting and its not being urgent as were other matters brought up at this time. Attorney Clynes ruled it out of order and further action was taken. SETdER BOND ISSUE: Having disposed of the foregoing matters, Mayor Ryan announced that this meeting had been called to discuss the additional financing of the sewer program and called on Supt. Laverty: Mr. Laverty reviewed the need of an additional $150,000 for additions to the sewage treatment plant and $100,000.00 for the T,Iest Hill interceptor sewer. In a discussion of this on Tuesday, November 10th. with the Finance Committee of the Council he related that a col-U teral issue, the matter of the Halmur bid, had been discussed and that since it involved a considerable saving to the city if acceptable and feasible he had been directed to go to Albany and discuss it with State Engineers. This was done on Thursday, November 12th. and he reviewed the results, more clearly set forth in the following letter on this subject: 'a - 3 - `iovember 13, 1959 NET-1 YORK STATE DEPIRTFiENT OF HEALTH WATER POLLUTION CONTROL BOARD Nir. Francis J. Laverty Superintendent of Public 'forks City of Ithaca Ithaca, -Mew York Dear N1r. Laverty: Re: 24:117PC NY 55 City of Ithaca ✓ This will confirm the results of our conference on November 12, 1959. The State Department of Health and mater Pollution Control Board will not consider any revisions in the plans and specifications for the proposed sevrage treatment plant to serve your city unless such revisions are recommended by the Consulting Engineer retained by the City. Your Consulting Engineer has previously considered the possible use of the activated sludge process, and for various reasons has recommended against it. It is doubtful that he would reconsider his previous position; but if so, in relation to the proposed Halmur Process, he would probably need a considerable amount of time to study all angles of its possible application to the Ithaca pollutional problem before considering it as a satisfactory substitute for what he has designed. However, in the event your Consulting Engineer should wish to submit plans to us for employment of the Halmur Process, I can tell you that much time would be required on our part to appraise its possible use for the City of Ithaca. Based on the limited data now available, as we understand it, from use of this process serving a small community in Pennsylvania, we would be very reluctant to consider its use for a city the size of Ithaca until there is a much more ex- tensive background of experience to justify its approval for such a large population. In any event, without passing in any way as to the suitability of the use of the Halmur process, we believe that the time required to give this process the study required by both your Consulting Engineer and ourselves would cause so much delay that the Federal aid already offered to your City would definitely be jeopardized. Furthermore, if this process is a patented process, we doubt very much that the U.S. Public Health Service would be able to approve of its use to the exclusion of other competitors because of Government regulations. Very truly yours, A.F. Dappert, P.E. Executive Secretary cc: Stearns and Wheler, Engineers Gilbert Associates U.S.F.H.S. Syracuse Regional Office Tompkins Co. D.H. He then read a telegram on the subject as follows: t1^Te wish to formally withdraw our bid on your Sewage Treatment Plant project. We are impelled to do this after we learned at our conference in Albany that should we persist further we would jeopardize your Federal grant of $250,000. ?,Te would not be a party to this because it would be unfair to you and your community. !,Te wish to thank you and your consultants for the fair and courteous consideration we received while negotiating with you. Signed P.J. Murray, Vice President Halmur, Inc." 4 _ November 13, 1959 The Clerk then read resolutions adopted by the Board of Public Works on November 10th, recommending that the Council increase the bond authorization, dated July 2, 1958, for the sewage treatment plant by an amount of $150,000.00 thereby making the total for this issue $825,000.00 and increase the bond issue of like date for additional trunk and interceptor sewers by an amount of $100,000,00 thereby making its total $300,000.00. Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had decided to present the entire matter to the Council for its action without recommendation thereon. He noted that the increased cost in the West Hill interceptor sewer was due to additional work included in the contract but not previously authorized by this Council and he recommended that action be taken on this phase of the program first. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the Council approves the request of the Board of Public Works to increase the bond authorization, dated July 2, 1958, for additional trunk and interceptor sewers by an amount of $100,000.00, thereby making the total of said issue $300,000.00; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to consult with the bonding attorneys and instruct them to prepare the formal bond resolution required for adoption by this Common Council. AYES: 10 NAYS; 1 - Stimson the Supt. Laverty acknowledged full responsibility for including/additional work on Trlest Hill sewer interceptor without proper authorization. Alderman Stimson advised that he had voted in the negative on the resolution only because of the procedure employed and asked for permission to change his vote to the affirmative. This was granted resulting in the following vote thereon. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the request of the Board of Public Tslorks to increase the bond issue, dated Julyy 2, 1958, for additions to the sewage treatment plant by an amount of $1509000.00, thereby making the total of said issue $825,000.00; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to consult with the bonding attorneys and instruct them to prepare the formal bond resolution required for adoption by this Comon Council. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried. On motion the Council meeting was adjourned and the Board of Public Jorks was then convened by the Mayor. By Comm. ''tn. F. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESUED, that the Board of Public Works approve its intent to make the following CI, awaordfconrtracts, subject to State and Federal approval, based on recommendations of the City's consulting engineers, and subject also to the final approval of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca of increased bond issues to cover the cost thereof: Contract Tank Construction: Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company ...... ... .... . . .. ... ... . .. ..$331, 20• Contract --„'2 - General Construction: M,A. Bongiovanni, Inc. (Alternate Al)L1 . ........... . ... .. ....... ..$526,157.50 Contract ;r`3 - Electrical Construction: Lecce Construction Co. , Inc.. . ..... .. . .. .. .9. .... ... ..... ..... ..$ 33,730.00 Contract for West Hill Interceptor: . ... . ....$126,259.15 R.L. Schooley.. ...... ....... .... . ............. .... . .. .. AYES: 'NAYS: Q Unanimously carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 0 Goo, A. Blean City Clerk j 4�- COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA., N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 2, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Mayor-Elect - Smith Aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stimson, Baldini, VanNariers, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Alog Mueller, Horn Aldermen-elect - Hart, Morris, Hagin, Millers Baldwin Attorney - Clynes Police Chief . Van0strand Bldg. Como - Golder Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Youth Bureau Director - Hall Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst, to Supt, - Rich Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber VIBUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, h4l. P. §ULLIVAN - SUPERVISOR:' Mayor Ryan announced a vacancy in the office of Supervisor of the 5th. ward caused by the recent death of Daniel B. Flynn. Alderman Osborn expressed the Council's sense of loss and its long rememberance of Mr. Flynn's service and devotion to the City of Ithaca and County of Tompkins. She then recommended the appointment of Wm. P. Sullivan, 417 No Aurora Streets, to fill the vacancy in this office. By Alderman Osborn: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that Um. P. Sullivan be and hereby is appointed as 5th. Ward Supervisor for the term ending December 31, 1960, pursuant to section 208 of the City Charter. Carried. JCB G-W- 91FICATIO--SURVEY: The Clerk read a letter from the Civil Service Commission announcing the completion by N.Y.S. Dept. of Civil Service of a job classification survey of all city employees and enclosing a list of the changes made. He noted that where changes have been made it will be necessary to correlate them with the present compensation plan, Alderman Stimsou noted one change which is contrary to the City Charter and therefore recommended that the matter be reviewed by the Finance Committee. By Alderman Stimson; seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for study and review With the Civil Service Commission. Carried. ZWaF-ER-QF-FWW- PldMNINg BOM, The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board requesting a transfer of funds from budget account #134, Building Comm. , to budget account 1212 Planning Board, to cover an anticipated deficit in salaries in the Planning Board's staff. It was noted that the final 1959 budget, included half of the Senior Typist's time in Budget #134 and #121 respectively whereas the full time has been charged to #121. The letter also included a request of transfer of $135,00 within the Board's budget from the line item for traveling to the line item for supplies. By Alderman Stimson.- seconded by Alderman Mueller RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report thereon, Carried. AMITIONAL APPWPHIATION - TAX SALE; The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain requesting an additional appropriation of $418.74 to cover the cost of the 1959 tax sale. By Aldmn. Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the sum of $418.74 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #260-3, Tax Sales Expenses, to cover the cost of the 1959 tax sale. AYES: 14 MAYS: 0 Carried. EMER LAKES AS."SOCS AGREEMENT• The Clerk reported receipt of a proposed agreement for publicity services for 1960 from the Finger Lakes Assoo-lation. Cost of these services to the' City amounted to $591.60, t1y Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Connolly RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration in its review of the 1960 budget, Carried* e 2 - December 2, 1959 CAPITAL BUDGET: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Director transmitting to the Finance Committee the file of project request forms completed by various departments and agencies and compiled by the Planning Board in connection with the Capital Budget submitted to the Council on November 4th. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEMENT: The Clerk reported that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. had requested an easement over city property for a guy wire to support a power line in the 900 block of W. State Street and that it had been reviewed by the Board of Public Works. He reported that the Board had recommended to the Council that the easement be granted. Alderman Stinson recommended that, in granting such an easement, steps be taken to insure its not encumbering the city's title to the extent that it might change the value of the city's property in any way. Attorney Clynes advised that it could be granted with a $D-day cancellation clause. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Board of Public Works concerning this matter, dated November 10, 1959, be approved; and that the Council does hereby grant to said N.Y,S. Electric & Gas Corp. and easement over city property in the 900 block of West State Street as requested with the understanding however that it contain a clause reserving the right of the City to cancel said easement agreement on a 60-day written notice; and further that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute said easement on behalf of the City on approval F�- thereof of the City Attorney, Carried. CAPITAL RESERV-C, TRANSFER _ PLAIN STREET PAVING The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had requested the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $35,682.69 from Capital Reserve Fund ';"3, Street Paving, to the General Fund for the repaving of Plain Street,from Green to Buffalo Street. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini I-MREAS, there has been 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 #r3, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on November 24, 1959, requested that an appropriation of $35,682.69 be made from said reserve fund for the repaving of Plain Street, from Green to Buffalo Street, a specific item of improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESCLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $35,682.69 from said Capital Reserve Fund #3 for the repaving of Plain Street be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $35,682.69 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. BIDS _ iVATER PfT T: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had, due to an emergency, taken bids on a new water pump for VanNatta's Pumping Station and that the low bid received thereon was one received from Goulds Pumps, Inc. in the total amount of $6,385.00; and that the Board had requested the Council to authorize it to accept the low bid submitted with the understanding that the amount will be included in the 1960 budget for the Water Department. Alderman Stinson recommended that the Board be authorized to file a letter of intent to award with the low bidder but that actual acceptance cannot be authorized until approval of the Water Dept, budget for 1960, By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that the Council authorize the Board of Public Works to file a letter of intent with the low bidder but that actual acceptance of the bid must be with- held until after approval of the 1960 budget of the Water Department. Carried. ITHACA URBAN AREA .Z. GF'ERAL PLAN: The Clerk reported official receipt of a copy of the Ithaca Urban Area General Plan prepared under the direction of the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board. Copies were made available for use of the Aldermen. By Alderman Murphy: seconded by Alderman Osborn RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Urban Area general plan be received, iti, h appreciation and referred to the City Planning Board and the Board of Public ',forks for study and recomwnda tion to this Council. Carried. 3 - December 2, 1959 TOWING CHtRMS: The Clerk reported that a total of seven cars had been tagged by the Police Department and subsequently ordered towed away before the Veterans' Day parade on the evening of November 11, 1959. He reported further that the City Judge had dismissed the charges in all of these cases and directed that the towing charges paid by the respective car owners be reimbursed to them by the City. As a result six claims totalling $41.00 have been filed and one, estimated at $7.50, is still pending. He asked for Council consideration of this matter and that, in the event the claims are approved for payment, that an additional appropriation of $50.00 be made for such purpose. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Finance and Safety Committees of the Council for joint study and report thereon. AYES: 12 NAYS: 2 - Alo, VanMarter Carried. BUDGET - 1960: The Clerk presented and reviewed copies of a proposed budget for the year 1960 including all budget requisitions received from various city de- partments. (copy attached) Alderman Stinson reported that the Finance Committee had not yet studied any of the requisitions and urged all Council members to participate in the Finance Committee's review thereof. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the budget requisitions for the year 1960 be received and referred to the Finance Committee and the Council as a Committee of the whole for study and report. Carried. FIRE CONTRACT - TOWN OF ITHACA: Attorney Clynes reported that he had advised the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca of the Council's wishes in respect to the Fire contract with the Town starting January 1, 1960 but had received no reply. LIBRARY: Attorney Clynes reported that he had written N.Y.S. Department of Audit & Control regarding the city's resolution adopted November 4th. regarding a new library building but had no reply thereon as .yet. AUDIT - FIRE DEPARTMENT: Alderman Stinson presented the Fire Department audit, dated November 10th. , in the total amount of $17,074.27. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Mueller RESOLVED, that the Fire Department audit be appended and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $8,194.60 be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE RENEWAL; Alderman Stinson reported that a principal payment of $20,000.00 each on two bond anticipation notes - one with Tompkins County Trust Company and one with the First National Bank & Trust Company - had been made from the 1959 budget on bond anticipation notes of 1957 (renewed) authorized for the purchase of the Seneca-Aurora Street parking lot. He recommended renewal of these notes in the principal amount of $40,000. each with provision being made for their retirement in equal amounts in the 1960 and 1961 budgets. Action was taken to renew them as follows: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE THIRD RENEWAL OF BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 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 RESURFACING OF SAID AREA AND CONVERTING IT INTO A PARK- ING AREA FOR SAID CITY. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman WHEREAS, on March 6, 1957, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, PT.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 os same and the resurfacing of said area and converting it into a parking area for said City; and _ 4 _ l�si`3 December 2, 1959 '4HEREAS, 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 41EREAS, said notes were renewed in the amount of $77,500.00 each after making a Partial payment on each note in the amount of $129,500.00; and 'EEREAS, it is decided to renew said notes after making further partial pay- ments on each in the amount of $37,500.00 each; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, Now York, as follows: Section 1. Bond Anticipation notes in the total amount of $180,000.00 have been 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 ACQUISITION BY THE CITY OF ITHACA OF THREE PARCEIS OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NWMiEST CORNER OF AURORA AND SENECA STREETS, ITHACA, NEW YORK, THE DEMOLITION OF SAME AND THE RFSURFACING OF SAID AREA AND CONVERTING INTO A PA THE AREA AT A NAXD9r, ESTIMATED COST OF $180,000.00 k\D AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $1809000.00 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY OF ITHACA TO PAY THE COST THEREOF,,, and said notes having been renewed for one year after a partial payment having been made on each note in the amount of C) $12,500.009 and said notes having been renewed for another year after a partial � payment having been made on each note in the amount of $17,500.00, and it is now LL. desirable to make another renewal of said notes after making partial payments on Cq each in the amount of $20,000.00. Q Section 2., The renewal notes shall be in the amount of $40,000.00 and dated December 31, 1959, or such dater date as the officers by their execution thereof will determine, and will mature on the 31st. day of December, 1960, will bear interest at a rate of not exceeding 3 per centum 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, New York, or the First National Bank and Trust Compuny of Ithaca, New York, will be signed in the name of the City of Ithaca by the Mayor and City Clerk and will be sealed with the seal of said City. Section I. The said bond anticipation notes shall be of substantially the following terms, form and contents, to wit: UNITED STATES OF AtIERICA STATE OF "TEW YORK CITY OF ITHACA BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE OF 1958 No. THIRD RENEWAL $40,000.00 The City of Ithaca in the County of Tompkins, State of New York, hereby acknowledges itself indebted and for value received promises to pay to the day of December, 1960, together with the interest um date3hereof at the rate of 3 per centum per annum, payable at maturity. Both principal of and interest on this note will be paid in lawful money of the Unites 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 C: redemption to by mailing written notice to the said bank, and interest shall cease to be paid hereon after such date of redemption. This note is the third renewal of the Bond Anticipation Note of 1958 - No. dated as of the 25th. 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 $180,000.00 and was issued pursuant to the provisions of a resolution entitled "A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of a Bond Anticipation !Vote of the City of Ithaca, N.Y. 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," duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, adopted on the 6the day of March, 1957; and this renewal was duly authorized by resolution of said Common Council, adopted on the 2nd. day of December, 1959• 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. - 5 - Decembew 2. 1959 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 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 New York.. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, 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 31st. day of December, 1959• CITY OF ITHACA BY: ATTEST: Mayor City Clerk 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 Lavr of the State of New York. Section 5. The City Clerk of the City of Ithaca is hereby authorized to sell such bond anticipation notes at private sale for not less than par and accrued interest 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. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved. BOND ISSUE - SEWER BONDS: Alderman Stinson presented and reviewed a bond ✓ resolution increasing the bond issue, authorized by the Council on July 2, 1958, for additions to the sewage treatment plant, from $675,000.00 to $825,000.00 and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Baldini BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECaIBER 2, 1959. A RESOLUTION AMENDING A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A 11AXIM F ESTIMATED'COST OF $675,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $675,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.", TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST AND THE AMOUNT OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED THEREFOR. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins Courrty, New York, as follows: Section 1. The bond resolution entitled: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958• A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING Ai INCREASE AND IPIPROVaiENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE SEW- AGE TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF ITHACA., TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A I�:AXD"u'l ESTIMATED COST OF $675,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $675,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF.", duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, on July 2, 1958, is hereby amended to read as follows: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 29 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INCREASE AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE FACILITIES OF THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OF THE CITY OF ITHACA., T%i?KINS COUNTY, NEW YORK, AT A MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST OF $8259000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $825,000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THEREOF. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows; - 6 - December 2, 1959 Section 1. The increase and improvement of the facilities of the sewage treatment plant of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, by the addition of primary settling tanks, trickling filters, pumps, pump house and grit chamber, is hereby authorized at a maximum estimated cost of $825,000. Section 2. The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $825 ,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued Pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the amount of bonds to be issued pursuant to this resolution shall be reduced by the amount of any Federal grant received by said City for the object or purpose for which said bonds are herein lauthoftedd. Section 3. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to sub- division 4 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 43, It is hereby estimated that the capital improvement herein I� authorized and described will be self-sustaining through the collection of sewer rentals. Pursuant to item (d) of subdivision 3 of paragraph d of Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, no down payment is required in connection with the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof. Section 5. The 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 bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section 6. Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond 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 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 with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 9. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if: 1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such bonds are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section 8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in THE ITHACA JOURPIAL, the official newspaper of said City, together with a Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81,00 of the Local Finance law." gigtion 2. Upon this resolution taking effect as provided in Section 3 hereof, the band reso txtYOn ns ttt t6r'tli in Soctihn I htrc;�P shall be pu `l3she in A01 �n THL i O,?,. J 1.'i' , tyre o�tf'ltj,ui : nt'tbs riper bf 11d city, togAhet, with C2 � notice in sub 4l afitially the Porm provided in Section 81.00 of the Iocal Finance La7,. Section 3, This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: 7 - December 2� 1959 J.D EURFHY VOTING YES R.T. NAZZA VOTING YES C.R. STIMSON VOTING YES R.F. BALDINI VOTING YES M.C. VANMARTER VOTING, YES MRS. RUTH E. HARRISON VOTING YES F.J. CONNOLLY VOTING YES D.E. GIBSON VOTING YES 2RS. AGDA S. OSBORN VOTING YES A.C. STALLNAN VOTING YES G.J. VISNYEI VOTING YES F.S. ALO VOTING YES R.T. HORN VOTING YES R.1-. A UELLER VOTING YES AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 ��./-�- �'- Approved by the Mayor Mayor December 2, 1959 Carried and approved. Alderman Stimson presented and reviewed another bond resolution increasing the bond issue, authorised by the Common Council on July 2, 1958 for additional trunk and interceptor sewers, from $200,000.00 to $300000.00 and it was acted upon as follows: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini BOND RESOLUTION DATED DECEMBER 2, 1959. A RESOLUTION A*MXDING A RESOLUTION .ENTITLED: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL TRUNK AND INTERCEPTOR SEWERS FOR THE SANITARY SV4ER SYST9W OF THE CITY OF ITZiACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEXd YORK, AT A NAXIMUNi ESTIMATED COST OF $200,0000 AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2009000 SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST 'lfIrRECF'.", TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM ESTIMATED COST AND THE AMOUNT OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED THEREFOR. BE IT R+ OLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Section '!. The bond resolution entitled: "BOND RESOLUTION DATED JULY 2, 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL TRUNK AND INTERCEPTOR S0.J�. ERS FOR THE SANITARY SE.M SYSTENt OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TaKPKINS COUNTY, NE'j-mnK AT A MAXIZ I ESTI11ATFD COST OF $200,0001 AND MTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $2001000 y SERIAL BONDS OF SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST nf&E '7W.-1, duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, on July 2, 1958, is hereby amended to read as follows: "BOND RESOLUTICN DATED JULY 2, 1958. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION OF ADDITIONAL TRUNK AND iwr=n- sv,)5 FOR THE SANITARY SETPM SYST142i OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, TOMPKINS COUNTY, �3 4 YORK, AT A i�'AXI M ESTDATM COST OF $300,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $300,000 SERIAL 30NDS Or. SAID CITY TO PAY THE COST THERE'CF. BE IT RESOLVED, by the Corwn Council of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, as follows: Sosetion,1 The construction of additional trunk and interceptor sewers for the sanitary sewer system of the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, in Cayuga Street, Plain Street, Green Street and 'Hest Hill in said City, including original furnishings, equipment, machinery and apparatus, is hereby authorized at a maximam estimated cost of $300,000. Section . The plan for the financing of such maximum estimated cost is by the issuance of $300,000 serial bonds of said City, hereby authorized to be issued pursuant to the Local Finance Law; provided, however, that the amount of bonds to be issued pursuant to this resolution shall be reduced by the amount of any Federal grant received by said City for the object or purpose for which said bonds are herein authorized. f ,7 8 - December 2, 1959 Section 1. It is hereby determined that the period of probable usefulness of the aforesaid specific object or purpose is thirty years, pursuant to sub- division 4 of Section 11.00 of the Local Finance Law. Section 4. It is hereby estimated that the capital improvement herein authorized and described will be self-sustaining through the collection of serer rentals. Pursuant to item (d) of subdivision 3 of paragraph d of Section 107.00 of the Local Finance Law, no down payment is required in connection with the issuance of the bonds herein authorized or bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof. Section 5. The 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 bonds as the same respectively become due and payable. An annual appropriation shall be made in each year sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on such bonds becoming due and payable in such year. Section . Subject to the provisions of the Local Finance Law, the power to authorize the issuance of and to sell bond 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 City Clerk, the chief fiscal officer. Lam„ Such notes shall be of such terms, form and contents, and shall be sold in such M� manner, as may be prescribed by said City Clerk, consistent with the provisions of the Local Finance Law. Section 7. The validity of such bonds may be contested only if: 1) Such bonds are authorized for an object or purpose for which said City is not authorized to expend money, or 2) The provisions of law which should be complied with at the date of publication of this resolution are not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of such publication, or 3) Such bonds are authorized in violation of the provisions of the Constitution. Section _8. This resolution, which takes effect immediately, shall be published in full in the ITHACA JOURNAL, the official newspaper of said City, together with a Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law." Section 2. Upon this resolution taking effect as provided in Section 3 hereof. the bond resolution as set forth in Section 1 hereof shall be published in full in T101 ITHACA JOURNAL, the official newspaper of said City, together with a Clerk's notice in substantially the form provided in Section 81.00 of the Local Finance Law. Srjettion'3. This resolution shall take effect immediately. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution waS duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: J.D. MURPHY VOTING YES R.T. MAZZA VOTING YES C.R. STINSON VOTING YES R.P. BALDINI VOTING YES N.C. VANN.ARTER VOTING YES 1M. RUTH E. HARRISON VOTING YES F.J. COW]OLLY VOTING YES D.E. GIBSON VOTING YES MS. AGDA S. OSBORN VOTING YES ^,C. STALLMAN VOTII%rG YES G.J. VISNYEI VOTING YES F.S. ALO VOTING YES R.T. HORN VOTING YES R.I . N;UELLER VOTING YES AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 r i� Approved by the Mayors , Mayor 6/carried and approved. December 2, 1959. December 2, 1959 LUE_S STREET BRIDGE,; Alderman Stimson reported that the Board of Public Works had received bids on the construction of a new bridge on Giles Street at VanNattas Dam, resulting in a low bid of $112.520.00 which together with an estimated cost of $23,4$0.00 for approaches to be built with city forces amounted to a total estimated cost of $136,000.00. He recommended that funds be made available at this time so that the Board may proceed with this project by awarding the con- tract to the low bidder as soon as possible. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini UJHEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law a Capital Reserve Fund for bridges, designated as Capital Reserve Fund 114, and 'AMREAS, the Board of Public Works, on November 24, 1959, received a low bid in the amount of $112,520.00 from Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Co. for the con- rtruction of a new bridge on Giles Street; and has certified through its Super- intendent that an additional estimated amount of $23,480.00 will be needed to construct the necessary bridge approaches with city forces, thereby making a grand total estimated cost of $136,000.00 for this bridge, and 14MREAS, it is deemed necessary by this Council that an appropriation of funds be made at this time in order that the Board may proceed with this project without further delay, and 1,EEREAS, the construction of the Giles Street bridge is deemed to be a specific item of capital improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund, N0W THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the total sum of $136,000.00 , from said Capital Reserve Fund n4 for the construction of this bridge be and hereby is authorized; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $136,000.00 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein set forth as the same may become necessary. AYES: 14 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. CITY CLERK. COITTRO_ LLER; Alderman Murphy reported the Charter & Ordinance Committee is continuing its study of changing the Charter to provide for a City Comptroller and expects to consult further on the matter with the City Attorney within the next week or so. ALL-NIGHT PARKING: Alderman Connolly called attention to action of the Council taken on February 4, 1959 authorizing the filing of a request for enabling legis- lation which would have permitted the City of Ithaca to make a charge for all- night parking of vehicles in city streets, and the subsequent veto of such a Bill by The Governor for stated reasons (4,..29-59). He recommended that a renewed request for such enabling legislation be presented at this time. By Alderman Connolly: seconded by Alderman Stall.man RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be instructed to contact Assemblyman Ashbery and Senator Hetcalf and request them to introduce into the New York State Legislature a bill similar to Print No. 3381, Intro. 3736, which was introduced in the 1959 session of the New York State Assembly, authorizing the City of Ithaca to regulate-overnight parking of motor vehicles and to issue licenses therefor and further instructing said people that the bills should be so drawn as to overcome the alleged defects in the former bill; namely: (1) Fixing a maximum fee for the licenses; (2) Reference to the city judge as "City Judge" rather than "City F-agistrate; " and (3) Discuss with the counsel to the Governor the possible effect of the measure on the power of Cornell University Trustees over streets in the University area. Joseph Mayer, appeared on behalf of Ithaca College, and asked that the College be put on record as opposed to this or any other legislation to change the present system of parking all-night on alternate sides of the street. He stated that any change would work a severe hardship on students at the college who need cars to get to and from part time work and who must have such part time work to help pay for their education. Alderman Alo opposed it on basis of cost of enforcement. Alderman Stimson said he felt it might be discriminatory if not applicable to all streets and be unfair to out_of-town visitors. After further discussion a roll call vote was taken. AYES: 11 - Mazza, Baldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Connolly, Osborn, Stallman, Visnyei, Mueller, Horn NAYS: 3 - Murphy, Stimson, Alo, notion Carried. NANCY MASTERS-- PRAVISIONAL APPOINTMENT Alderman Gibson announced the resignation of Mrs. Mary Robertson and the provisional appointment of Pfancy Masters as sten- ographer in the office of the Youth Bureau. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of 7ancy klastery as stenographer in the Youth Bureau, effective as of November 19, 1959, at the salary of $2847.00 be and hereby is approved. Carried. of' lire CeP, *: 1.-5 .,crF. of the City- of Itiwca, flo hor- 1:'y F(.1,1 ,-)1,1 : , 5n 110. hillit 1 Cr L ' rUn I..- 111C ' ITr *Vlb. r Li c oiirj 1,L.1 b int I f c:to att ,ohoci , the sari o h ehecl-ed :In() four:. corrcct. GhaCl . rts 3.00 T. C. Fap,.r Co. .98 I.. Y. T.: 3 ( I 135.69 lacct) ,Jos , The. Chfl munL ectrol C• 7-ail *1'01,116 b It() ;r4,5Ve `.( 11.00 ,LreL -10171c, ply Co. Cr:n9- rtr.. _uto ' rt n lu.ul A. • T. t,1 Pc on 5; .29 orton ctric Co. 15 .80 106.53 U. J. ,II.usoy Co. .1rctric r 0.rs Corp. C:Ity Clw ,burlaTh 14.40 741.27 FTollmc'fi October 35, 119 8,J69.04 October 31, iY59 ji3.9& 1 1 Total 17,074.27 ',;e1 the members of thc Boar(' of Fire Commisoionors Of the City of Ithn.cas do hereby certify thLlt we h. v3 cAlCited the bills 1i ted above and recomv,end their payment at the amohntf: set op- ,)osite onch name res] ectively. aj,41/14 Common Council Proceedings • December 2,1959 \.,..../ Audit Sheet Norton Printing 10.00-" jthaca Journal 494.1+5 thaca Printing 198.20- Pitney Bowes Inc. 9000- N.Y.S ,00"N.Y.S Electric & Gas Corp. 12.48'" N.Y. Telephone Co. 44.09' City Chamberlain 4.00' Ithaca Photo Supply 4.70 James J Clynes Jr. 100.00- T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 19.14- Dorothy Hall 20.00' Ned' s Welding Service 75.00' Matthew Bender & Co. 35.00• lacks Photo Copies 5.76"- E.W. .76.EE.W. & M.C. DeMotte 135.00' Klines Pharmacy 27.75- Leo J. Larkin M.D. 20.00- !lines Pharmacy 5.91' Klines Pharmacy 44.34' H.L. VanOstrand 12.00' N.Y. TELEPHONE Co. 84.86' T.G. Millers Solas Paper Co. 9.61' Van Marter Office Equipment 1.50' Motorola Comm. & Electronics 4,227.50"- Qlicks Garage 195.38' Andy Soyring 16.62 Whitings Glass & Trim Shop 12.00' Overhead Door Sales Co. 17.50- Elmira Harley-Davidson Sales 67. 55- Cortright Electric 35.L!•6'" Arts Transmission Shop 55.8(Y Esso Standard Oil Co. • 589.90' Sturm Bros/ 6.00' Tioga Auto Parts 50.83 Lane Bryant 60.76' Matthew Bender& Co. 35.00' Henry Head 8.15'' C.J. Rumsey & Co. --1.71' Topple 63/00 Goodyear Service Store 118.30' Haverstick & Co. 2.45 ' A.J. Golder 12.39 James Avery Jr. 11.13' Race Office Equipment 28.50' N.Y.S. Vet College (Cornell University) 19.00" Dual Parking Meter Co. 217.71' Dual Parking Meter Co. 588.50- Tompkins County Hospital 3.00- Ithaca Cayugs Optical 8.00-- Leo .00'Leo H. Speno M.D. 8. 50-' N.Y. Federation of Music Clubs 32.75-- Race Office Equipment 26.10 Luttons Office Equipment 214.9511 National Recreation Assoc. 10.00 T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 31.03' Ithaca Journal 6.85' Fahey Pharmacy 1.24 " Raymond Poelvoorde 5.25" S.S. Kresge Co. .69 Cramers Agto Parts 6.52-, G.L.F. Service Inc. 13.00", City Chamberlain 12.75. 1 Total $8,194.60 A :pr. e •y, ,n-age Committee--- -Zi- ---''' _ / / 1 w+ BUDGET RErUIS ITIONS FOR THE YEAR 1960 To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor and Members of the Common Council: Budget requisitions for the year 1960, as filed by the various city departments, have been compiled and are presented herewith for Council consideration as follows: 1958 1959 1960 1960 1. BOtRD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Budget Estimate Tentative 110 City Clerk $30,071 $25,183 $25,600 114 Bd. of Pub. Wks. Admin. 18,010 17,947 20,053 116 City Engineer 29,280 30,900 34,067 119 City Hall 19,500 17,079 17,225 119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 2,990 5,000 5,000 161 Street Cleaning 22:235 35,50 20,800 162 Refuse and Garbage 56,800 67,210 78,650 168 Storm Sewers 12,218 12,200 12,200 169 Mosquito Control 3,000 3,000 3,000 180 Street Lighting 349350 35,400 38,200 181 Highway Maintenance 104,470 111,100 125,830 181A Public Utility Street Repairs _ 20,000 20,000 182 Snow & Ice 40,500 31,700 29,550 1$3 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 2,400 1,200 1,900 184 Bridge Maintenance 16,250 9,500 17,500 185 Creeks Maintenance 8,050 21,800 10,900 186 Highway Shop Maint. 10,260 9,400 9,550 187 Traffic Control 18,097 17,400 16,950 230 Forestry Division 41,310 41,542 47,850 232 Stewart Park 22,400 24,000 24,025 234 Golf Course 12,900 14,250 14,200 250 Mun. Parking Areas 1,700 2,750 2,750 252 Cemetery 9,100 8,130 8,380 253 Airport 1P200 6,400 5,900 TOTAL BD, PUB. TALKS. $517,091 $568,591 $590,080 2. FIRE DEPARTLENT 132 Fire Fighting $2181'825 $217,720 $225,195 133 Fire Dept. Bldgs. 5;250 5,250 7,200 TOTAL FIRE DEPT. $2241075 $22` 2_970 $232,395 3. UNDER CON'T'ROL OF COUNCIL 100 Charter Revision Commission $ 2,000 $ 6,250 101 Common Council 6,940 1,000 1,400 102 Mayors Office 4,350 4,350 4,350 106 City Comptroller - 20,000 108 Chamberlain 26,625 28,303 27,633 111 Assessor 14,250 15,365 14,715 112 Attorney 4,900 4,900 4,900 113 Civil Service 1,500 3,76o 3.465 117 Elections 12,022 7,200 8,636 118 City Court 19,075 189486 19,062 121 Planning Board 22,500 24,415 23,458 122 Municipal Surgeon 1,750 1,750 1,750 123 City Historian 100 - 100 128 Employees Ret. System 94,687 85,500 90,550 128A Social Security 18,900 181000 22,000 128B Health Insurance - 9,000 12,000 129 Undistributed 660 660 66o 130 Police Dept. 243,290 254,332 264,624 134 Bldg. Comm. 7,050 1-1,355 13,700 135 Bd. of Zoning Appeals 200 150 150 137 Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. 5,150 7,043 5,705 138 Public Pound 1,100 1,100 1,100 139 Parking Dieters 17,574 18,520 17,251 260 Miscel. Exp. 64,678 61,290 60,285 261 Workmens Comp. 6,000 5,550 5,550 Youth Commission 29,800 30,213 33,980 Contingent Fund 35;000 35,000 359000 TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL $640,101 $653,492 692,024 2 1958 1959 1960 1960 4. DEBT SERVICE Budget Budget Estimate Tentative 270 Principal $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 35,,000 271 Bond Anticipation Notes - Prin. - 40,000 71,000 272 Interest on Bonds 8;560 7,940 7,320 273 Int. on Temp. Loans 5,850 3,800 4,330 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $ 49,410 $ 86,740 $117,650 5. CONSTR. & PERM. IMPROVEMENTS Surface treatment of dirt streets $ 159000 $ 151000 $ 15,000 Curb & Gutter renewal 10,000 80000 10,,000 Gravel basing os streets 10,000 12,000 10,000 Machine paving streets 5200 49000 79732 Extend guard rail on Cliff St. 1,500 - - Concrete wall facing (Frosh Alley) 5,800 - _ Gunite facing (Six Mile Creek Wall) 21,000 6,300 6,500 Replace concrete wall (Cliff St.) - 10,000 10,000 Regrade & widen Hillview Pl. & Hudson St. _ 4,350 - Fire Training Center - 3,600 - Airport Park I%:arina - 70,600 - Storm Sewers: Warren Place; Hook to Richard Pl. - - 2,825 Adams Street; Casca. Creek to First St. - - 2,600 Cliff Street; to Campbell Avenue - - 4,920 Walkway on Gunshop Hill - - 1,800 Gravel basing new subdivision streets _ - 13,500 Dept. of Public Works storage yard - - 4,000 Renewal of E. Green St. Parking lot - - 3,500 Remodel Waite boathouse at Stewart Park - - 4,000 TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM.;. IMPROVEMENTS $ 68,500 $133,850 $ 96,377 6. C.A.PITAL RESERVES No. 3 Street Paving $ 35,000 $ 60,000 No. 4 Bridges 30,000 2,000 No. 5 Public ?^forks Equipment 279155 - No. 10 Fire Training Center 20,000 - TOTAL CAPITAL RESERVES $1129155 $ 62,000 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: 1958 1959 196o 1. Board of Public '-forks $ 517,091.00 $ 568,591.00 $ 590,080.00 2. Board of Fire Commissioners 2249075.00 222,970.00 232,395.00 3. Under Common Council 640,101,00 653,492.00 692,024.00 Total Maintenance $1,381,267.00 $1,445,0S3.00 $1,514,499.00 4. Debt Service 49,410.00 86,740.00 117,650.00 1,4309677.00 1,531.793000 1,632,149.00 5. Constr. & Perm. Impr'mt. 68,500.00 133,850.00 96,37 7.00 1,499,177.00 1,665 ,643.00 1,728,526.00 6, Capital Reserves 112,155.00_ 62,000.00 GRAND TOTAL BUDGET $1,611,332.00 $1,727,643.00 $1,728:526.00 ESTIMATED INCOME Surplus of prior year $ 96,160.90 $ 112,725.16 $ 50,000.00 Miscellaneous Revenues 505,029.49 548.500.47 571,481.87 Due from other funds - 71,322.83 31,150.00 $ 601,190039 $ 732,548.46 $ 652,631.87 Taxes on assessed value of 80,811029. 12.50 per ICI. for the year 1958 1,010,141.61 On ass'd value of $79,606,458. $12.50 for the year 1959 995,094°54 On ass'd estimate value of $80,400,000. � $12.50 for the year year 1960 1'CO5oo00.00 $1,611,332.00 1,727,643.00 $1,657,631.87 Dated: Res ectfully submitted, December 2, 1959 a 4 75 Geo. A. Blea-n, City Clerk - 10 - December 2, 1959 ADDITIONAL �_PPROPRIATION YQUTH BUR AU: Alderman Gibson reported that during 1959 the Kiwanis Club had contributed $300.00 to the City for a golf & tennis program, that the Board of Education had contributed an additional $70,00 toward its summer playground activity program and that Friends of the Childrenst Theatre Workshop had contributed $41.50 toward this program. He recommended that the funds be appropriated to the Youth Bureau for such purposes. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the total sum of $411.50 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations, Youth Bureau, to cover additional costs of the follm7ing Youth Bureau programs: Golf & tennis $304.00 Summer playground 70.00 Childrenst Theatre Workshop 41.50 $411.50 AYES: 13 NAYS: Q ABSTAINING: 1 - Stallman Carried. ICE_ SKATING RINKS: Alderman Gibson reviewed a proposal to provide and supervise J'-* an outdoor ice skating rink or rinks and stated he felt it should be provided by IIAO the Board of Public Works and supervised by the Youth Bureau. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the Council approve in principle the proposal, and that it be referred to the Board of Public Works and Youth Bureau Advisory Council for study and report back to the Council. AYES: 12 NAYS: 2 - Stallanan, Visnyei Carried. PUBLIC OFFICIAIS: Alderman Stimson recommended that the Aldermen review the report of examination of the accounts and fiscal affairs of the City which was reported filed at the tugust meeting. He expressed his concern with one particular criticism contained in the report regarding city officials doing business with the City in violation of Section 3 of the General City law. He recommended that all city officials, whether elected or appointed, should carefully examine their elegibility to serve under such conditions. He recommended that two members of the Board of Public 1,1orks - Coney. Seville Reulein and Conan. L.S. Pickering - carefully consider whether they are serving the best interest of the city by serving on this Board, and that they seriously consider discontinuing their service on the Board under the circumotances. Attorney Clynes said he felt both Commissioners Pickering and Reulein have served the Board well and that the First 'fational Bank & Trust Co. is taking a loss by reason of 11r. Reulein's membership on the Board. He stated that 13r. Pickering's membership had been permitted because there is no newspaper other than the Ithaca Journal qualified to be designated as the official newspaper. Alderman Stimson stated that he may d 0Av-, to bring a taxpayer's action in the matter after January 1, 1960 if his recommendations are not complied with. On motion the meeting was adjourned. / Goo. e'Blean City Clerk CO1v!!0N COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHnCr.$ NOY* Special Iiieeting 5:00 p.m. December 30, 1959 PRESENT: Mayor - Ryan Mayor-elect - Smith "aldermen - Murphy, Mazza, Stim3son, Beldini, VanMarter, Harrison, Gibson, Osborn, S tallman, Mueller, Horn rldermen-elect - Hart, Morris, faller, Hagin Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Building Commissioner- Golder Youth Bureau Director - Hall Chamberlain - Mrs. Shaw Deputy City Chamberlain - Wright Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Barber NEXT MEETING: Yhyor Ryan announced that pursuant to provisions of the City Charter a meeting of the Council would be held on January 1, 1960 at 11:00 A.M. in the Council Chamber, City Hall at which time the mayor-elect and aldermen-elect would be sworn in and be convened in regular session to conduct such business as might properly be brought before the Council at that time. Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting had been called to transact such end-of-the-year business as may be necessary and adopt a tentative budget for the year 1960. CAPITAL RESEKV TRANSFER - BRIDGES: The Clerk reported that the 4kw&vv6i6 on December J 22, 1959 had taken action requesting the Council to authorize the transfer of the sum of $10,155.35 from Capital Reserve Fund #4, Bridges, to the General Fund to pay for costs incurred during 1959 in connection with the construction of the Triphammer and the Giles Street bridges. By Alderman Baldini: seconded by Alderman Mazza 'AMREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Municipal Law a capital reserve fund for bridges, designated as Capital Reserve Fund 44, and IMEREAS, the Board of Public Works, on December 22, 1959, requested that an appropriation of $10,155.35 be made from said reserve fund for engineering and other coats in connection with the construction of the Triphammer and Giles Street bridges, specific items of improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $10,155.35 from said Capital Reserve Fund �4 for costs during 1959 in connection with the con- struction of these two bridge+@ be and hereby is approved; and that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the total sum of $10,155.35 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended only for the purpose herein setforth. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved. CAPITAL RESERVE TRANSFER - STR= PAVING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works on December 22, 1959 had requested the Council to authorize the trans- fer of $9,017.22 from Capital Reserve Fund #3, Street Paving, to the General Fund to pay for the cost of gravel basing streets on West Hill done during 1959. By Alderman Yjazza: seconded by Alderman N;urphy 141HEREAS, there has heretofore been set up pursuant to Section 6c of the General Dbnicipal Law a capital reserve fund for street paving, designated as Capital Reserve Fund ',1'3t and '41EREAS, the Board of Public Works. on December 22, 1959, requested that an appropriation of $9,017.22 be made from said reserve Hind for the gravel basing of streets on West Hill, a specific item of improvement which may be financed from said reserve fund, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the expenditure of the sum of $9,017.22 from said Capital Reserve Fund TO for costs of gravel basing such streets during 1959 be and hereby is approved# and 'that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to transfer the sum of $99017.22 from said Capital Reserve Fund to the General Fund to be expended otay,for the purpose herein set forth. AYES: 11 NA;TS. 0 Carried and approved. J. 2 - December 30, 1959 FULL CRFE DREDGING: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public Works had re- quested an appropriation of $2,000.00 to budget account i�'185 , creeks, to cover V the cost of dredging Fall Creek in accordance with action of the Council dated September 2, 1959. Alderman Stimson advised that action would be taken on this request later in the meeting as it had been included with other requests for deficiency appropriations in operating budgets under control of the Board. ScL i OF CITY-O?-nit'D LAND ON GILES S REFT: The Cle -_ reported that the Board of Public "!orks had received a request from Stephen A. and Ethel L. Cooper to purchase a small parcel of city-owned land adjacent to theirs at 306 Giles Street and that the Board had recommended to the Council that this property be sold at public auction to the highest bidder with the stipulation that no bid for less than its appraised value of $250.00 be accepted. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Baldini '°IHEREAS, a request has been received for the purchase of a parcel of city-owned property adjacent to 306 Giles Street, and 11HEREAS, upon investigation of the Board of Public Works it appears that this land is not needed for city purposes; and said Board at its meeting held on December 22, 1959, recommended to this Council that said property be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on the condition that no bid for less than $250.00 be accepted, t'-* NOW THEREFORE BT; IT RESOLVED, that the following described premises be sold at public auction under the direction of the City Clerk: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LINT; Beginning at a point on the common property line .rf between the property of the City of Ithaca on the east and the property of Stephen A. and Ethel L. Cooper, 306 Giles Street, on the *,nest and being seventeen feet, more or less, southeasterly along said common ro marking the northeast of said Cooper p perty line from an iron pipe which is also on the present south right poft ay and line eof Giles Street; thence South easterly along said common property line ninety-seven feet, more or less, to an iron pipe; thence northeasterly at right angles to the aforesaid common property line twelve feet, more or less, to a point; thence northerly and on a curve to the left parallel to and seven feet distant from the center-line of the existing con- crete storm water culvert ninety-seven feet, more or less, to a point on the pro- posed south right of way line of Giles Street as it is revised and realigned to accommodate a relocated bridge over Six bile Creek; thence southwesterly along said proposed southright of way line of Giles Street twenty-five feet, more or less, to the point of beginning containing 0.052 acres of land, more or less, and being designated as "Area A" on a map filed as No. 1206 in the Office of the City Engineer, dated December 30, 1959 and entitled "Proposed Right of Way Acquisition". The City of Ithaca reserves a right of way over the above described premises for the sole purpose of the maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of the concrete ,box culvert now existing on these premises for storm water drainage purposes and further reserves the right to enlarge said concrete boa culvert. TERMS OF SALE: Successful bidder will be required to pay at least 10% of his bid at the time of the sale and the balance to be paid upon delivery of a Quit Claim Deed. Rio bid for less than $250.00 will be accepted. The right is reserved to reject any/or all bids received, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be and hereby is authorized to advertisE. for bids and hold auction of said premises, and he is hereby directed to refuse any bids for a sum less than $250,00, and he is further directed to include such limi- tation in his advertisement of sale, and BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED, that the hayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized and directed to execute and deliver a suit Claim deed of said property to the successful bidder. Carried and approved. WATER & SE1^1ER DEPT. BUDGET: The Clerk reported that the Board of Public 'forks had approved a budget for the Water & Sewer Department for 1960 and recommended it to the Council for approval as follows: General Maintenance - 'later Department $286,952.80 Sewer Department 191,329.20 Construction - !later Department 13,313.53 $478,282.00 Sewer Department 1181,264.93 ` 1194,578. 6 Contingent Fund - ?later Department 17,895-81 Sewer Department 10,947.28 28,842.99 Grand Total . . .. .. . ... ...... ... . .. . $1701,703.45 f E� _ 3 _ December 30, 1959 By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the 1960 proposed 'Water & Sewer Department budget be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The Clerk reported an estimated deficit in appropri- ations of budget accounts for 1959 under the control of the Council as follows: Budget Account il-o. Title of Account Amount 118 City Court $ 514.99 121 Planning Board 640.09 122 Municipal Surgeon 769.42 128a Social Security 1144.99 128b Health Insurance 652.58 139 Parking Meters 669.29 TOTAL.. .... ..... ... ... .. .. $4391.36 By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the transfer of the sum of $640.69 from budget account No. 134, Building Commissioner to budget account Ito. 121, Planning Board,be authorized, ?M BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $3,751.27 be appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current Appropriations in accordance with the foregoing schedule of budget accounts, excluding account '121. AYES: 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS - FIRE, DEPT: Alderman Stinson read a letter from the Board of.Fire Commissioners requesting the transfer of an unexpended balance of $1400.00 within the Fire Department budget for 1959. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Gibson RESOLVED, that the transfer of $1,400.00 within the Fire Department budget for 1959 be approved as follows: $500. From budget item 132-e, new equipment�to 132_f, maintenance of equipment. $900. From budget item 132-e, new equipment�to 133-I, light,_ heat & water. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - BOARD OF PUBLIC JORKS ACCOUNTS: Alderman Stinson advised that the Superintendent of Public Works had reported a deficit in several of the operating budgets for 1959 under control of the Board of Public Works and some surpluses in other of its accounts. He recommended appropriation of the amount of the deficits from the Contingent Fund with the understanding that it should not be regarded in the light of a gross deficit appropriation since the surpluses involved together with earnings of the Department, in excess of those anticipated, trill decrease it considerably. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Horn RESOLVED, that the total amount of $25,160-37 be and hereby is appropriated from the Contingent Fund to Current lipproprations in accordance with the following schedule of budget accounts: Budget Acct. #161 - Street Cleaning $1,473.08 Budget Acct. 162-3 - Garbage collection, etc. 9,300.00 Budget Acct. 181a - Public Utility Street Rep. 9,313.63 Budget Acct, 185 - Creeks 1,570.83 Budget Acct. 187 _ Traffic Control 147.55 Budget Acct. 230 - Park Department - General 3 ,355.28 TOTAL.. ... .. .. .. .. ........ ... ... . ..$25,160.37 Alderman Stinson advised that he had been assured the appropriation included for budget acct. ::;185, Creeks, would be sufficient to cover the cost of dredging in Fall Creek. AYES, 11 NAYS: 0 Carried. AUDIT: By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee in the total amount of $5,674.71 be and hereby are approved for payment. Carried. 4 '" December 30, 1950 ,AUDIT _ FIRF DEPARTMENT; 'laerman/ reviewed an audit sheet Presented by ')epartment, dated December 7, 1959, in the total amount of $18,051.26. the Fire By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that it be accepted and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. ?0','ING CHARGF;S: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finance Committee had reviewed the six claims totalling $41.00 for towing charges which were presented at the iast meeting of the Council and that the Committee recommends that they be denied. 3y Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that six claims presented for payment at the last meeting for towing charges be denied as follows: Name of Claimant Amount Peter Fox Richard Whitman 7.50 H. Schwardt 7.50 Robert Langenberg 7.00 Robert C. Cetas 7.00 Laura Terwilliger 7.00 5.00 $41..00 Carried. , . 3NVF„TN NT SALE: Alderman Stimson reported that Finance Committee, it had sold $l , pursuant to power granted the 33,000.00 4% U.S. Treasury 'dotes due 8-15-62 which --T had been purchased on December 15, 1958 from the Unappropriated Reserve Fund in the General Fund as part of these funds will be needed to reimburse the General Fund i" for work done on the Airport Park marina project during 1959 the be done during the coming year. He reported the transacton asdfollowslance to Purchased December 15, 1958 at par Premium $133,000.00 Accrued Interest 1,662.50 Total cost of 1'--, 15 purchase $136,440.65 Interest received thereon on 2-15-59 Interest received thereon on 8_15-59 2,660.00 Interest received thereon or, 12_2 2,660.00 9 59 1,980.54 Sold 12-29-59 @ 99 30/32 7'300.54 Total, including all interest to date of sale 132,91b�88 �— 140,217.42 Total net income derived from the investment or an approximate "yield of 2.?% By Alderman Horn: seconded by Alderman Gibson 3'776.77 RESOLVED, that the action of the Finance Committee in selling these investments be approved and ratified.* and that the reinvestment of the Unused rx'-Mon of said re, serve fund be referred to the Finance Comm. for action in 1960. Carried. SALARY INCRE/S PErUF�TS: Alderman Stimson reported that the following for fringe benefits and salary increase had been received: I Police Benevolent Assn: a. A raise of one grade in classification for all patrolmen, sergeants and captains. (the equivalent of a 4% increase) b. Four weeks of vacation. II Paid Firemen's Association: a. A raise of one grade in classification for all paid firefighters, including the Fire Alarm Supt. , Lieutenants and Assistant Chiefs (the equivalent of a 4% increase) b. 21-working day vacation for all men with 10 years or more of service. III International Association of Machinists: a. Three weeks of vacation for all hourly paid employees in the Department of Public Works after ten years of service. IV Sealer of T•:Tts. & Msrs: a. A raise of 3 grades in classification - from grade 17 to 20 - with the salary for 1960 to be fixed at $5127.00, the maximum for grade 20. V City Prosecutor: a, Salary increase of $500.00 - from $20000.00 to $2,500.00. 13 r 5 _ December 30, 1959 VI City Attorney: a. That salary, including allowance for office expenses, be increased to $7,500, (Present salary is $3,500.00 plus an allowance of $1,200.00 for office expenses) He reported that the Finance Committee had taken action on each request and recommended them for approval as follows: I Request denied and the merit increment system applied. II Same as I III Request denied. IV Request denied and one increment granted. V Request denied VI Salary, including allowance for office expenses, increased to $4,800.00 By Alderman Stimson. seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the foregoing actions and recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved and ratified in all respects. Carried. CCEPENSATION PLAN - 1960: Alderman Stinson presented and reviewed a proposed Compensation Plan for 1960 which included the grading of all job classifications into the plan, merit increment lists which became effective February 1, 1959, and rules to govern the plan with a recommended amendment. He advised that the re- classification of city employees recommended by the Civil Service Commission had been included in the plan where possible and appropriate grades and salary ranges provided where new titles were involved; that there was no change in the merit increment lists which became effective February 1, 1959; and recommended that the compensation plan rules be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to read as follows: 13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments of employees in departments under the control of the Common Council, shall be approved by the Common Council. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Mueller BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL AS FOLLOUS: 1. That the rules governing the Compensation Plan be amended by adding thereto a new paragraph to read as follows: 13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional in- crements of employees in departments under the control of the Common Council, shall be approved by the Common Council. 2. That the 1960 Compensation Plan as presented by the Finance Committee , including the Rules governing same as hereinabove last amended, be and hereby is approved. 3. That a copy of the 1960 Compensation Plan, including all of its component parts, be attached to and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. RATING OF EYTLOYFES: Alderman Stimson reported that the Finanoo Committee had prepared rating schedules to become effective January 1, 1960 for all city emp7_oyee, and he presented and recommended them for adoption. By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Stallman and Murphy BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council accepts, approves, and ratifies the salary and wage ratings for 1960 of all City employees as made by the Finance Committee under the rules of the Compensation Plan for 1960 as set forth in the following lists, which are to be attached to and made a part of the official Minutes of this meeting: General City Salary and Wage Payroll 44 names Police Department Payroll 63 names Fire Department Payroll 44 names Water Department Salary Payroll 5 names Board of Public Works Hourly Payroll 60 names Water & Sewer Department Hourly Payroll 54 names AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Common Council recognizes, accepts, approves and ratifies the following exceptions in the application of increments under the rules of the Compensation Plan for 1960: 6 - December 30, 1959 -a 1. One employee has been granted one merit increment and one longevity increment on account of exceptional service. (George A. Blean - City Clerk - 30 to $7892) 2. One employee has been rated into the plan at $5332 (Present salary $5300) and then given two merit increments, because of exceptional hardship of being at $5300 since 1954• (%deline L. Shaw - Chamberlain - 23 to $5767) 3. One provisional employee on salary to be given an increment because no examination has been given since her appointment on October 2, 1957• (Regina Lacko - Prov. Stenographer - 9 - to $2961) 4. One probational employee on salary to be given an increment because he did not become probational until July 22, 1959, although he had been serving since February 1, 1957 and took his examination in April, 1959• (Henry Wuensch - Prov. Engineer Aide - 12- to $3464) 5. One provisional employee and one permanent employee on the salary payroll of the Water Department (40 hours per week) to be given two increments because of excessive hardship in rating into the Compensation Plan in 1959• (Leon H. 7ewhart - Prov. Prin. Acct. Clerk (40) - 20 - to $4740) (Louis F. Volpicelli - Sr. Acct. Clerk (40) - 16 - to $4052) 6. One employee on the hourly payroll of the Water and Sewer Department to be permitted to retain her present rate of pay even through it should be reduced under the rule 6: Reallocations Downward, since her job has been down graded. �. (Mildred N+ei.gh - Cleaner - 9 - Remain at $2.03 - will retire on January 16, 1960) 7. Three provisional hourly employees of the Board of Public Works and two provisional employees of the Water and Sewer Department to be given one increment, because they would have received it except for a recent Civil Service Reclassification of their positions. a. Board of Public Works Wilmar Carroll - (Prov. Asst. Prin. Clerk (40) - 18 to $2.56 ?Jilliam Lynch - (Prov. Parks Dint. Foreman - 24 to $2.88 John Van Gorder - (Prov. Streets and Sanitation Foreman - 24 to $2.46 b. Water and Sewer Department Edgar E. Davenport - (Prov. paint. Equip. Foreman - 24 to $2.66 James H. Cuigley - Prov. deter Serviceman - 18 to $2.03 CORRECTION OF L=ARCH 4TH. PiINUTES: By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Aldrmn Stallman 7HEREAS, through an oversight an action of this Common Council was omitted in the Minutes of March 4, 1959, 14iEREAS, on April 27, 1959, the Planning Board took an action in reliance upon this implied authorization of this Common Council, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to include on page 81 of the official minutes of this Common Council by interlineation following "Payroll Ratings: A Report of the Finance Committees" the following resolutions: "By Alderman Stimson: seconded by Alderman Murphy RESOLVED, that the position of Senior Draftsman be included in the 1959 Compensation Plan and that this position be assigned grade 18 in the compensation scale. - Carried" AWD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that under item 2 of the aforementioned report, there shall be included by interlineation the following: "One man on the Planning Board.staff, because of the creation of a new job title and grade. (John Gisiger - Sr. Draftsman, Part Time - 18 - $1.95 per hour Effective upon appointment by the Planning Board) Carried" ICE SKATING RINK: Alderman Stimson reported that no provision has been made in the tentative budget for construction on an ice skating rink at Washington Park for which the Board of Public Works requested $495.00. By Alderman Gibson: seconded by Alderman Harrison RESOLVED, that the Council provide an appropriation of $495.00 in the budget for construction of an out-door ice skating rink at Washington Park. Alderman Stallman pointed out that in addition to the $495.00 for construction of the rink an estimated $325.00 will be needed for its operation and supervision. Alderman Stimson stated that the material needed for its construction could not be obtained until sometime between February 1 and February 15. He predicted about 10 days of skating weather left after that during the winter of 1960 and criticized the cost as being excessive. Alderman Stallman urged delay until the Council is aware of the complete cost involved and suggested it could be added to the budget prior to May 1st. so that the project, if approved, could be constructed during the Fall of 1960. By Alderman Stallman: seconded by Alderman Stimson RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled. AYES: 9 W YS: 2 - Gibson, Murphy Carried. _ 7 - December 30, 1959 FINGER LAKES .I631N. AGRET,1SENT: Alderman Stinson reported that no funds are in the tentative budget for the Finger Lakes Assn. agreement to provide publicity services for 1960. T7NTATIVE BUDGET _ 1960: Alderman Stinson presented a tentative budget for 1960 for approval and reviewed it in some detail. Budget items under control of Board of Public 'Torks were reviewed and agreed upon as presented as were items under control of Board of Fire Commissioners. Items under control of the Common Council were reviewed and Alderman Stinson explained that the amount requested for a City Comptroller had been eliminated from the tentative as a separate item with the understanding that when the position is established the necessary funds can be provided from the Contingent Fund. Alderman Stallman stated that throughout the Finance Committee's deliberations there had been complete unanimity on all matters with the one exception of the Planning Board's budget. He expressed his opinion that there is too large a staff of Planners. He stated for the record he was opposed to two planners. The budgets for debt service, construction and permanent improvements and capital reserves were agreed on. Alderman Stinson stated that it was impossible to balance the budget until after completion of the 1960 tax roll and the actual surplus for 1959 is known. He noted that the additional amount of income needed to balance the budget as pre- sented was $16,828.13. He recommended its adoption at this time in the total gross amount of $1,693,460.00. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RESOLVED, that the tentative budget for 1960 in the total gross amount of $1,693,46x.00 be and it hereby is approved and adopted. Carried. FrUIPMFAT: Alderman Stinson presented a list of new equipment that the Board of Public ?forks intends to purchase during 1960 and for which appropriations are included in the tentative budget for 1960. By Alderman Stinson: seconded by Alderman Stallman RMOLVED, that the following list of equipment to be purchased in 1960 be included in and made part of the minutes of this meeting: Equipment Accounts for B.P.W. in 1960 Budget 114E 1,600 1,600 Supt. of Public Works Car 116E 1,600 1,600 Printer and Developer 162E 22,000 18,000 2-16 cu. yd. packers 4,000 New tracks on bulldozer 181E 27,000 2,000 2 pumps 1,000 Radio Equipment 6,600 2-3 cu. yd. dump trucks 1,800 Car - Fidler 1,600 Air Compressor - 60 cfm 4,500 Tandem Roller - 5 ton 7,000 Asphalt spray truck 2,500 Heavy equipment trailer (50%) 182E 2,300 2,300 Scottie 185E 250 250 Renewal to dredge 187E 450 450 Traffic Counter 230E 5 ,250 730 Used dump truck (exch) 3,600 Tractor with sickle bar 600 Chain saw 100 Power mower 220 Chain saw 232E 125 125 Power mower 234E 400 400 Green's mower 252E 150 150 Power mower BATED; Dec. 30, 1969 Carried. SGD: F J Laverty Special Common Council P.roce-dings December 30 ,1959 Audit Sheet N.Y. Telephone Co. 182.40 T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 76.04",' Brandt Automatic Cashier Co. 10,75' N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. 13.04 Burroughs Corp. 316.L�0- Ithaca Printing Service 185.35- Ithaca. Office Equipment Co. _519.10" James J. ClynesJr. 100.00- Malcolm J. Mann M.D. 15.00°' Joseph J. Tatiascore 2:2.00' Williamson Law Book Co. 131.14--" Ithaca Office Equipment Co. 9,35 R.J. Mazza V.D. 35.00-- R.J. Mazza M.D. 50.00- H.L. VanOstrand 19.x'5` Ithaca Printing Service 55.2I� T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 12. 21�, - N.Y. Telephone Co, 105.00' Paul E. Killion 8.85 Walsh & Son Chevrolet 40.g8-" Auto Body Works 83.21-" Ithaca Office Equipment 4. 50-- Sopp' s Atlantic L7 g5.-- Goodyear Seriaice Store 26,69-- Cayuga Motor. Sales 187.31- Horseheads Harley-Davidson 60.00 Johnson Chevrolet 45.55 --- Quick' s Garage 142.40 Esso Standard Oil Co. 260.39 - Cramer s Auto Parts 1.101- Cornell Laundry 11.00- C.J. Rumsey & Co. 18.35- Stack Electronics 27,66 Tioga Auto Parts 24.46- Olympia Re.Dtaurant 28,g5 Les & Wes Diner 20.35 C.F.S, Co. ' 64.00- H.L. Va.nO strand 221.66-- Precision Tool & Gun Co. 99.78' Brea*er & Broi°Tn 3.40- N.Y.Electric & Gas Corp. ,80' Cortright Electric Bush Oil Oil Co. 61.51_. City of Ithaca 74at er & Sewer Division 448.64-~` A.J. Golder 16.0-- C. Avery 11.76- Yarion Electric 27.52- Walsh & Son Chevrolet 1.50- Cornell University 6.o0 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts 3.60 O.G. Peterson_ Treas. Tompl-ins CO. Veterans Day 300.00 - Tom-okins Count17 Senior Citizens Council 427.50'" Tompkins County Trust 500,00' First National Bank & Trust Co. 500.00;" T.G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 3.L' - Ithaca Journal 20.40-` Hickeys Music Store 29.16- N.Y. Telephone Co. 20/94- City Chamberlain 4.67 Total $5 674.7Y? A ;roved inance Committee -,� -- j; f SALARY DEPARTMMTT Page I of-2 pages Jctr�kav, SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960 Ralph C. Smith Mayor , 4000.00 .. .t.� ... George A, Blean City Clerk 30 7300,00 ..... .,.... . lher, Edward I, Barber Dep. City Clerk 19 4740,00 000 9..qqo* Virginia H, Rogers Sr, Acct, Clerk 14 3464.00 * . . 0 N. Patricia Gray Pr. Act. Clk Typist to 3464,00 '.030 4�� Regina A. Lacko Steno. Prov, 9 2847,00 Adeline L. Shaw Chamberlain Po, App, 5300.00 .: ....... .. John D, Wright Deputy Chemb 19 4600.00 ./�..//..�, ... Mary E. Benson Sr. Acct. Clerk 14 3800,00 Doris M. Olney Acct. Clerk 9 3330.00 Suzanne M. Barfield Act. Clk. Prov. 9 2847,00 ..;: . Barbara Holden Clerk Prov. 6 2531.00 ..xff "Edward J. Case City Jude Pol. A 6000,00 08 0 Casey y g pp ...,........ Kenneth C. Johnson City y Attorney Pol. App 3500.00 ••� .9.Ja.,. Virgil Reugsegger Prosecutor Pol. App 2000.00 *q. .. ... ., Martina Neiderman Court Clk, I�M 10 2961.00 'J ` �,J Marjorie Mick PT Pr. Sr. Clerk, 10 3000.00 .,. ......3.. . Kathleen Quinn STr_OkvT4r 10 3464.00 ..7,,.. ....,, Philip Wallick City Planner 32 7200.00 Bertha Crysler Sr. Typist 11 3464.00 Richard T. West Asst. City Plnr. 24 5127,00 Robert Bell T.s ,rt, Pr li.• r .,. ... . .. .. J. Edward Dixon Assessor Pol, App 6oeo,00 Clo Calistri Deputy Assessor 19 5000,00 ,.�/,�y► .�.�... Carrie Shippos PT Sr. Typist ` 1,48 per hr, Page 2 of 2 pages SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRAEE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960 William Heidt Assoc. Assr Pol. App 900,00 .. . .. ..00 John A, Leachtneuer Assoc. Assr. Pol. App. 1000,00 .�40. .;, Arthur J. Golder TORK Building Com. Pol. App 5127,00 Y{:332,r James Avery Pr. Bld. Ins II 19 4214.00 '�'yp �' 1.50 per hr 00" .:Y.... Dora E. Cramer PT Sr. Typist t7 Francis J. Laverty 7i�, Pub. Works 41 11,683.00 Leon H. Cass City Engineer 32 8208.00 F 'TFClt>r;cs. �r�d�ser r 5.s} r Richard S. Baker to l. rs 2.0 5545.00 Edward W. Melchen Asst. Engineer 24 5332.00 ............ John A. Dougherty Jr. Engineer 21 4740.00 f 1 Iasi Y S.J, Rapplee Sr. Fngr, Aide 16 4558.00 .. .. . . .. Henry Wuensch Engr. Aids 12 3350.00 ` Szilard F. Gombas Engr. Aide 12 3202,00 `'' ' ..may. ./. ..�]. .. William J. Ryan Prin. Clerk 17 4930.00 ..'r;.;, ;... .� E. Paul Nedrow City Sealer 17 4740.00 ,.......... J. Warren Ross 6?-t- Civil Service Comm, Pol, App 1275.00 1. ........«. M 1dred Shoemaker PT Sr. Typist per 48 hr.1 . . ,....� .... Jackson 0. Fall Pr, Y.B. Dir 27 5998.00 e c Nancy Masters ! + Stan. Prov. /� 9 2847.00 ( ..,,...,..,. 1!'- su'w at; H, TC (1.Yc 1 01E�i�V -,ct- l c'1Hlr►t`S a` iov, Ct` CtPP1`C'V&1 . APPROVED BY COUNCIL W! DEC 3 0 1959 (� �"�' City Clerk POLICE DEPARTIENT Page 1 of .2 pages �ua� SALARY AND WAGE SCRED"E — 7 Y 1, 1960 SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 3,960 Herbert L. VanOstrand —Police chief 28 5998,00 .`:./!.�.... Ronald J. Casciotti —Captain 24 5550.00 .J.�.�!.. •. Raymond B. Price —Captain 24 5150.00 . ''03 3�� ........... Donald E, Wallenbeck—Sergeant 21 5127.00 ' ..... .. . .... Raymond Wilkinson Sergeant 21 5127,00 .. ..... .... Lew H. Cornelius Sergeant 21 5127.00 ............ John L. Brown Sergeant 21 5127.00 Russell R. Savey Sergeant 21 4930,00 ... ... ...... John P, Mikula Sergeant 21 4740.00 0 .. ....Y'� .. . . Yy3� �l v Flett C. Brooks Patrolamn 18 4740.00 .. .f.. . . . ..,, r �Y. Herbert C. Cummings 18 4740.00 �" �� Renry B. Johnson n 18 4740.00 .. .�.' • . .. ,. f/ Lawrence P. Griffin " 18 4740.00 Albert 0, Curry " 18 4740.00 r .!' ... Robert E. Spencer " 18 4740.00 ...f.'.: �... �/ Robert E. Day it 18 41 40.00 �30. .. (, Joseph F. Cummings " 18 4740.00 . . .. .. Everett A. Robinson " 18 4740.00 Donald A. Tompkins " 18 4740.00 .. . f.. . . .... 11 Clifford H. Axtell " 18 4740.00 .. . !.!:. . .. Frederick J. Alexander " 18 4740.00 �. ,.. Daniel E. Pardon " 18 4740.00 ...l.. . .•. .. Leland G. Wilkinson " 18 4740.00 ,. . i.: : . ., Ray Van Orman a 18 4740.00 ..6:00 .0 Joseph J. Jamarusty " 18 4740.00 �� Edwin J. Tol.-msend " 18 4740.00 .... ....... Page 2 of pages SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960 Leon J. OlBranski Patrolman 18 4740.00 . . ././.LL . .. Richard B. Rohrer " 18 4740.00 u�J Billy J. Belous " 18 4740.00 ..7.j1:� . .. �f G�ih John R. Capozzi " 18 4558,00 ... .:. ...... Edward R. Traynor " 18 4558.00 t, n zY 00% David Norman " 18 4558.00 '. � ... ... .... Robert B. Wilcox " 18 4382.00 `lf Ralph N. Rasch " 18 4382.00 ...... ...... Walter S. Pagliaro " 18 4382.00 .. ;.3 . . ... r ' Maurice A. Bonnani " 18 4382.00 ,. : ..•. ee rge N. Craig " 18 4214.00 ,."E...... .... Alvin E. Lincoln " 18 4052.00 A` JT John M. Joyce " 18 4052.00 ..1. i:..... Clyde D. Hopkins " 18 4052.00 Bertram A. Graham " 18 4052.00 Charles Dolloway " 18 4o52.00 ,.f.�:�. .... Glenn D. Robertson " 18 4052,00 7C John Brennan " 18 4052.00 * Keene M. Broken Radio Tech. 18 4740.00 .. `" .., ���''/ Mete'r 51?nvicellali 04 t r T T 'feller ...P��--M�nt:' �,18 4740.00 4�P�' ,� Gail M. Chase Sr. Steno 14 3464.00 Joan E. Stoughton Prov. Typist 7 2632.00 +•.••••••••• � H!Y$ Y nna A. Mikula Meter Checker 1.50 pr hr Anna Courtemanche 1.50 pr hr Chester M. Armstrong Dog Warden 1000.00 ,.•... ...... Bertha Qyskocil Shhool Guard 75.00 pr mo .. .�Y. �.�:�.� R Page of 3 pages SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JSN. 1, 1960 Mary H. Darling School Guard 75.00 per mo .1�.°: .... Mary S. Lang " 75.00 per mo ,�°.. .. ..o Marguerite C. Stone " 75.00 per ma . ..... . " Marion I. Cooper 75.00 per mo ,.. . ... . .. Janice C. Mann " 75.00 per mo ..` . .. . .. Claire King " 75.00 per mo .(."./�"?:� . Eloise Smith " 75.00 per mo ::� 1600#:; 9Y 2 Bettye M. Rvmdle " 75.00 per mo . .. . . : Janet L. Nathan " 75.00 per mo �� ........ Shirley M. Dean " 75.00 per mo i an J. Webber " 75.00 per mo ,n APPROVED BY COMMON COUNCIL y� DEC 3 o. 1959 I City Clerk FIRE IIEPPARTNENT Page 1 of 2 pages �.�unuar SALARY AND WAGE SCHEDULE — PNNffkR'f 1, 1960 SALARY AS OF QAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 11 1960 Charles Weaver Fire Chief 28 6238.00 .. . .. . . . ..... Richard Gregg Asst. Chief 24 5332.00 .... ... .. .. .. Robert Tarbell Asst. Chief 24 SUM= 5332.00 �.y • ••• Lawrence Daniels Lieutenant 21 5127,00 ..1.�...... .... Laurence Beach Lieutenann 21 UM= 4930.00 ..�.���..... . Thaddeus Fairbanks Lieutenant 21 4930.00 (;; Lester Nivison , 19 5127.00 ... ....... ' 'eY' ft/a� Frank Stamp Firefighter 18 4740.00 .... ....,l� �Y ) rr Walter Buckingham Firefighter 18 4740.00 .l.�l:��!. . h.� c✓ Clinton Wilcox Firefighter 18 4744.00 . . ..... ... . James DeLang o Firefighter 18 4740,00 . . . �1c Y f Lloyd Ellis Firefighter 18 4740.00 .. a.`:....,A. ail Merle Ellis Firefighter 18 4740.00 .:,'..`.�.�.... ]Donald Bennett 36rnft#liter 18 4744.00 Edward Terwilliger Firefighter 18 4744.00 `jrrr George G-enung Firefighter 18 4740.00 .. William Olesen Firefighter 18 4744.00 Z/ 1() Malcolm Fowler Firefighter 18 4740.00 .. .�. ,..... George Hughes Firefighter 18 4740.00 .. � G....." Richard Oliver Firefighter 18 4744.00 rr Bexley Wilkinson Firefighter 18 4740.00 .`"'� . ... Donald Weaver Firefighter 18 4740.00 �.`. .. �+ . ' Maurice Protts Firefighter 18 4740.00 ./��fl, . . ... . JRhn Gainey Firefighter 18 4744.00 Donald June Firefighter 18 4744.00 . . ./... . . .... Arthur Johnson Firefighter 18 4740.00 ..of!:e(.. . . 0 Page 2 of ,? pages SALARY AS OF TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960 Carl Updike Firefighter 18 4740.00 .. J V.0.. ., George Harper Firefighter 18 4558-00 Coy W, wx Martin Mikula Firefi�,hter 18 , 4382.00 Phineas A. Reeves Firefighter 18 4382.00 ......... ... Stephen Weaver Firefighter 18 4382,00 y''5� Robert Michner Firefighter 18 4214".00 3u ' ............ Pobert McFall Firefighter 18 4214,00 ` ` ............ Philip Casciotti Firefighter 18 4214.00 ~' .. .. ....... Arthur LaPoint Firefighter 18 4052.00 . . . .. .. .. ... Camillo Bordoni Firefighter 18 4052.00 ............ Phillip Mente Firefighter 18 4052.00 .. ..T. . .. Edward Sharp Firefighter 18 4052-00 Gerald Sanford Firefighter 18 4052.00 .. . ....... Frederick Brainard Firefighter 18 4052.00 Francis H. Backner Firefighter 18 4052.00 ` ' . Robert Cook F-t Typist ` - r �,$� n.27.pr hour Clerk Margaret Terrell Typist 'c 1.27 per hour APPROVED BY COTTON COUNCIL I)EC 3 0 1959 i.�A'': City Clerk WATER — SALARY DEPARTMF-FT page 1 of 1 pages I SALARY AFD WAGS: SCHEDULE J%uar Y 1, 19$0 SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960 Charles W. Rich Asst. Supt. Pub Wrks 33 7589.00 ...78924,00.. Plumbing I 19 4'740.00 :. 93 ;00 g napt� Walter Z. Grey , Leon H. Newhart Prin, Act. Clk (40) Prov-20 4.382..00 4740.00 Joseph Multari Sr. 8ngr Aide Pr (40) 18 4052,00 00,00.2.00*; Louis F. 9olpicelli Sr. Acct Clerk (14(3� 16 3746.00 4052.00 APPROV-LD BY COMM017 COUNCIL City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Page 1 of 2 pages HOURLY WAGE S CHEI)ULE — EF N ECT I VT3 nun 11 l q to O (40 hour week, SALARY AS OF ffAMF1 TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1= 1960 *(Pr Asst. Prin Clk (40) 18 2.56 Wilmar t9, Carroll _ —W 2.46 ,,. .. . ...... Giovachino Guldi Working Foreman 23 2.46 2'56 Bert Poole Motor Eqp. Oper. 20 2.56 Z.66, 15�yr Paul Fidler Sts & Sanit Supry 26 3.24 3.37 15 yr Robert Corrin on Motor E •+?�11••••=. gt qp.. Oper 20 2.03 2.11 Paul Mabee Moter Equip Oper 20 2.03 .,... ... . . . . John Beach Motor Equip oper 20 2.56 .. ?'�6...... 2,X38 William Lynch Parks Mant Frmn#`Prov 24 2.77 ....0.. ..... 2.4.6 Harry Huddle Jr Working Foreman 23 2.37 •••••• •••••• Cornelius Edsa.11 Ground'Foreman 23 2,18 8 ..2.0...... William Quinn Paint Foreman 23 2.46 ... . . .2.56..,._, Lloyd Irvin Motor Equip Oper 20 2.46 2.46 2,46 Prederick Coon Motor Equip Oper 20 2.46 ..... ...•. .. 2,Il Raymond Hamilton Jr Motor Equip Oper 20 1.95 ••••••• •• • •• Frank Mooney St. Maint Man 17 2.19 ..';19... ... John YanGorder Sts & Sanit Forema.*rov 24 2.37 ..m60.6460 Frederick French Laborer 14 1.66 ilff. .. . .... Lyall Blaker Motor Eauip Oper 20 2.46 2.46 Eugenio DiPrimo Maintainer 17 2.19 Clifford Arthur motor ]%qui p Oper 20 2.19 ..2.2$•• ••.. Carmine Magnost Maint Man 17 1.95 .,?:43.. .,=. 2,03 Bruce Eastman Maintainer 17 1.95 .,.. ,.. .. .., 2-56 p Edwin Lynch. Grounds Foreman 23 21 46 ...... . .. ... ► 1.95 Lonnie B. Mullens Maint. Man 17 1.87 ........,.,, sr s.2.19. ...., Maurice �ato� Motor Equip Oper 20 2,11 2.A Lewis R. Mikula Auto Mechanic` Prov 2.11 ... . .. ...... Page 2 of 2 pages SALARY AS OF AME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN 1, 1960 Harold Ona,n Tree Timmer 20 2..46 'U6 . ..2. .. .. . . .. William S, Jones Tree Trimmer 20 2.11 ..2!11. .. ... James Westbrook Auto Mechanic UP1211 2.11 ..2'2$...... Peter J. Milillo Laborer 14 1,95 ..1:��... .., Loreto G. Amici Laborer 14 2.03 CldMr��ntr) 2±03.. ... Clifford Handy Groundskeeper 14 1,87 .. 1.95.. .. .. 2,11 Kenneth L Ramilton Motor Equip Oper 20 1.95 •.•••.•.•... Marvin E. France Laborer 14 1.87 1-95 Wilmer D. Harvey Laborer 14 1.80 ..x'87.. . . .. Robert Ryerson Jr Sanitation Man 14 1.80 187... . .. ,Alfred Rumph Maintainer 17 1.80 ..Z ..r.. .... Anderson S. Mitchell Sanitation Man 14 1.48 1.66 ... . .. .... . Henry W. Blake Laborer 14 1,73 Goo.le 80004.0*0 Lawrence Leonard Laborer 14 1.66 ,.1. 73...... Herbert J. Murphy Groundskeeper 14 1187 ..1:95.... .. Thomas C. Sinn Laborer 14 1.66 ,.1:73. ..... Edifard J. Berry Motor Equip Oper 20 1.95 241 11 David S. Ellis 4OWk Laborer 4014 1.87 1'95 Ronald Perry Sanitation Man 14 1.66 x.1.73,..,*� Franklin E. Gardner Maint Man 17 1.80 1,87 ............ George E. Shaw Maint. Man 17 1.66 ..1'87 .......... Robert E. Deuel Sanitation Man 14 1180 1'87 2,19 Douglas Quinn Maintainer 17 2.19 ,.,. .. ,...,, Charles Bower Laborer 14 1,66 of.1,.66 .. ...... 1 73 William Rouille Laborer 14 1.66 . ............ ` r Page of 3 pages SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. is 1960 George Chelekis Laborer 14 1.66 .1:73....... Richard S. Bower Laborer 14 1.48 1.66 ... ... .. .... Ezra Bagley LabohreY +....14 1.4$ 1.66 ....... Richard N. Wood Laborer 14 1.48 +i06.006006 Adam J. Carman Jr Groundskeeper 14 1.48 1:66...,.�+ Elbert E. Soule Laborer 14 1048 .1.f6 James J. Lawrence Groundskeeper 14 1.66 1.66 Allen K. Smith Groundskeeper 14 1.48 •s...*. ..as. L 6}.00 per week ,ewis J. Adesso Golf Course Mngr $65,00 pr wk 65.00 pr wk 00100.0000++s AFpi-IOVED BY COMMON COUNIL DEC 3 C 1959 i City Clerk * mitle to be approved by Civil Serfice CL I V WATER Air?D SEWER ILIEPARTMIK,IT Page 1 of a pages HOURLY WAGE SCHEXLY - JANUARY 1, 1960 4.0 *.our week) SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAIL. 1, 1960 Thomas J. Amici Motor Equip Oper 20 2.11 0 0 0 * . ....... Arthur Bacon Chief Ser P1. Oper 24 2.66 2 00. .. ....... Charles Baker Motor Equip Oper 20 1.87 .2:12....... Charles Eenisi Gen. Maint 'Formn. 24 2.56 8 2.66 8. 00049.0.0 Romeo berarducci Carpenter 23 2,46 ,2:56....... William S, Berich Water Plant Oper 18 2.03 2011 00.0* 2,56 Jack H. Blake Automotive Mech 21 2.46 118.406... 064 2.4.6 Guy 0, Blaker Water Ma.int Foremen 23 2.37 90..0040.600 2.03 Richard. Bowlsby Sewage Pl, Oper 18 1,95 ,.......,... Dominick Capozzi Water Maint Formn 2-4 2,88 3.0015 yr Incs� � •1111 •♦ •. 1111.f C. Chilson Water Maint Formn 23 2188 2.48 ... ......... 1-95 Robert D. Corrington Maint Man 17 1.95 060 . 000. .... 2.66 E. Davenport Maint Equip Frmn Prov24 2.56 4009.. ... ... Frederick C. Feeley Sewage Pl Oper 18 2.03 **90 ,0,*000 Walter Happel Sewer Maint Formn 23 2.37 00. 0 2'46 Edwin House Sewage Plant Oper 18 211.1 2'19 2,19 Michael Johnson Auto Mechanic 21 2111 ..,..,,.,,,. 1.95 Harry Leach Sewage Pl Oper Prov 18 1095 •••••••••••• 2-03 Paul Mooney Sewage Plant Oper 18 1.95 ....so***** 2.11 Louis Mosher Ma.int Man 17 2.03 ........ . ... 2.03 Mildred Neigh Cleaner 9 2,03 ... . ... . .... 2,88 09M. Neigh Chief Wet Pl Op 24 2.88 00000.000*** Equip Oper 20 2,11 0 2019 Joseph Nelson rotor p p ............ C F. Personius Water Meter Formn 24 2.46 2'56 . . ....... ..... 2.03 James H. Quigley Meter Servcman Prov 18 1.95 Page 2 of 2 pages SALARY AS OF NAR1E TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 1, 1960 3.0015 yr Iner) B. Rohrer Water Maint Formn 23 2.�8 ••• •• ••••••• Raymond �and Ryerson Wat & Sew Su ery 26 3,12 •3:24.(19.0�sY:• Incr.) Charles Schimorchitz Laborer 14 1,95 .1:95....... 2.28 (iC tpY. )me*% Edward Shaw Water Yaint Man 17 2.19 ••• ••• •••" 2.11 Leo Stedwell Motor Equip Oper 20 1.87 ••••• ••••••• Donald Terrell Water Plant Oper 18 2.03 •••••••••••• Lester Wells Motor Equip Oper 20 2.28 •2� ••••••• William R. Turesik Mair_t Man 17 1.80 .1t�7....... 1:87 Wal].a.ce Hollenback Laborer 14 1480 . ..,,... 1.87 Normand Mainville Laborer 14 1180 •"•"" 1.80 Richard Lipker Laborer 14 1.73 *•••••••••'• 1,80 Joseph J. Pettina.to Laborer 14 1.73 00000600900* 1.:.80 Raymond King XEMM 32 Laborer. 14 1.73 *••••••••••• Joseph P. Zavaski Motor Equip Oper 20 2.1 .219....... 1.80 George G. Tuthill Laborer 14 1.73 0.00"•""• 1,95 Farl Richar Wat Plant Oper Pry 18 1.73 ••••••• ••••• 14 173 1080 . Charles E. Bowlsby Baborer •0904....... 1,87 Harry King Jr Ma.int Man 17 1,73 ....... .&0&m 1973 Richard R. Clark Laborer 14 1.66 00.0.00000•0 14 1.66 1.73 Jerry Hendrickson Laborer ..0. " • '"" Charles E. Rivers Laborer 14 1.66 .1:730•..00• 1.95 Albert G. Morgan Mtr Servcman Prov 18 1.73 •••••••••• •• 1.73 Gerald R. Boda. Laborer 14 1,66 ..•. •••• •••• 1.73 Frank E. Blake Laborer 14 1.66 ••••••••••••• 1.66 Jack Harding Laborer 14 l.66 •••• ••• ••• •+ 1.66 David Cormma.n Laborer 14 1.48 ,••.•••.•••• Page of pages SALARY AS OF NAME TITLE GRADE 1959 SALARY JAN. 11 1940. 14- 1.66 Earl Denme:rk l.. 6c>m E M— I x I., LP ... . . .. ...... �rMUNNI M T X1 43E. Z ffi Imx Brink G. Mapes Vilter Pler_t 4ppr. 14 1.66 1.66 . Clair Whiting Filter Plant Appr. 14 1.66 1.66 ............ L*t L APPROVED BY COMMOF COUNCIL, �-- DEC, 3 0 1959 City Clerk t BUDGET RE^UISITIONS FOR THE YEIR 1960 To: Hon. John F. Ryan, Mayor and Members of the Common Council Budget requisitions for the year 1960, as filed by the various city departments, nave been reviewed by the Finance Committee and are presented for Council consider- ation as follows: 1958 1959 1960 1960 1. BO.PRD OF PUBLIC WORKS Budget Budget Estimate Tentative 110 City Clerk $30,071 $25,183 $25,600 25 ,713 114 Bd. of Pub. Wks. Admin. 18,010 17,947 18,453 18,453 114E Bd. of Pub. Wks. (Equipment) - - 1,600 1,600 116 City Engineer 29,280 30,6o0 32,467 329087 116E City Engineer (Equipment) - 300 1,600 1,000 119 City Hall 19,500 17,079 17,225 16,800 119A Fire Dept. Bldgs. 21990 5,000 5,000 5,000 161 Street Cleaning 22,235 35 ,500 20,800 20,800 162 Refuse and Garbage 56,800 54,210 60,250 559250 162E Refuse and Garbage (Equipment) - 13,000 18,400 22,000 168 Storm Sewers 12,218 12,200 12,200 12,200 169 Mosquito Control 3 ,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 180 Street Lighting 34,350 35,400 38,200 38,200 181 Highway Maintenance 104,470 93,000 100,800 89,300 181E Highway ' aintenance (Equipment) - 18,100 25,030 27,000 181A Public Utility Street Repairs - 20,000 20,000 20,000 182 Snow & Ice 40,500 26:700 25.950 26,700 182E Snow & Ice (Equipment) - 5,000 3,600 2,300 183 Highway Dept. Bldgs. 2,400 1,200 1,900 1,900 184 Bridge Maintenance 16,250 9,500 17,500 15,500 185 Creeks 1,11aintenance 8,050 7,300 10,650 102650 185E Creeks Maintenance (Equipment) - 14,500 250 250 186 Highway Shop Maintenance 10,260 9 ,400 9,550 9,350 187 Traffic Control 18,097 16,500 16,500 16:500 187E Traffic Control (Equipment) - 900 450 450 230 Forestry Division 41,310 38,042 41,850 41,850 230E Forestry Division (Equipment) - 3,500 600 5,250 232 Stewart Park 22,400 23,500 23,900 20,500 232E Stewart Park (Equipment) - 500 125 125 234 Golf Course 12,900 13 ,750 13,400 13,050 234E Golf Course (Equipment) - 500 800 400 250 Municipal Parking Areas 1,700 2,750 2,750 2,500 252 Cemetery 9,100 8,130 7,830 6,375 252E Cemetery (Equipment) - - 550 150 253 Airport 1,200 69400 5,900 5,900 TOTfiL BD. PUB. WKS. $51'',091 $568,591 $590,080 $568,703 2. FIRE D> PA.RTP,,,ENT 132 Fire Fighting $2181825 $217,720 $219,478 $217,017 132E Fire Fighting (Equipment) M - 5,717 2,702 133 Fire Dept. Bldgs. - Supplies 5,250 5,250 7,200 6000 TOTAL FIRE DEPT. $224,075 $222,970 $232,395 $226,o19 3. UNDER C%ITROL OF COUNCIL 100 Charter Revision Commission 2,000 $ 6,250 - - 101 Common Council 6,940 1,000 1,400 625 1.02 Mayors Office 4,350 4,350 4,350 4.350 106 City Comptroller - - 20,000 - 108 Chamberlain 26,625 28,303 27,633 27,855 111 Assessor 14,250 15,365 14,715 14,315 112 Attorney 4,900 4,900 4,900 50000 113 Civil Service 1,500 3;760 3,465 11875 117 Elections 12,022 7,200 8,436 5,496 117E Elections (Equipment) - , - 200 200 118 City Court 19,075 18,486 18,862 18,709 118E City Court (Equipment) - 200 200 121 Planning Board 22,500 24,415 23,458 23,941 122 Municipal Surgeon 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 123 City Historian 100 - 100 - 128 Employees Ret. System 94,687 85,500 90,550 90,550 128A Social: Security 18,900 181000 22,000 221000 128B Health Insurance - 9,000 12,000 13,000 129 Undistributed 660 660 66o 66o - 2 - 1958 1959 1960 1960 Budget Budget Estimate Tentative 130 Police Department 243,290 254,332 257,249 249,918 130A Police Department (Equipment) 134 Building Commissioner - 7,375 6,375 134E Building Commissioner (Equipment) 7'050 11,355 13,600 12,296 135 Bd. of Zoning Appeals - 100 100 137 Sealer of �°Its. & Msrs. 200 150 150 150 5,150 7'043 5,45 137E Sealer of Wts. & Msrs. (Equipment) 5,380 7-38 Public Pound _ 250 0 250 139 Parking Meters 260 Miscel Exp. 1,100 1,100 1,100 1;100 17,574 18,520 17,251 13,891 251 ?rlork 64,678 61;290 60,285 60,260 mens Comp. 6;000 Youth Commission 5,550 5,550 5,'500 Contingent Fund 29'800 30,213 33,980 32,872 35 i 000 359000 35,000 359-000 TOTAL UNDER COUNCIL $640,101 $653,492 $692,024 $653,618 4. DEBT SERVTCF 270 Principal $ 35,000 $ 35,000 $ 271 Bond Anticipation Notes _ Prin. 35,000 $ 35,000 272 Interest on Bonds - 40,000 71,000 40,000 273 Int. on Temp. Loans 8;560 7;940 7,320 7,320 5,850 3,800 4,330 29200 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $ 49,410 $ 86,740 $117,650 $ 84,520 ,5 0 5. CONSTR. & PERK. TI\TPROVEI�,NTS Surface treatment of dirt streets $ 15,000 Curb & Gutter renewal ' 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 Gravel basing of streets 10,000 8,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 12,000 10,000 10,000 Machine paving streets 5,200 4,000 Extend guard rail on Cliff St. 7,732 18,500 Concrete wall facing (Frosh Alley) 5'800 _ _- Gunite facing (Six Ndle Creek Wall) 21,000 6,300 6,500 Replace concrete wall (Cliff St.) _ - Regrade & widen Hillview Pl. & Hudson St. 10,000 10,000 10,000 _ Fire Training Center 4,350 _ Airport Park Marine 3 ,600 Storm Sewers: - 70,600 _ Warren Place; Hook to Richard Pl. _ Adams Street; Casca. Creek to First St. _ _ 2,825 2,800 2,600 2,600 Cliff Street; to Campbell Avenue '..walkway on Gunshop Hill 4,920 4,900 Gravel basing new subdivision streets r - 1,800 1,800 Dept. of Public Works storage yard _ - 13,500 13,500 Renewal of E. Green St. Parking lot _ '" 4,000 4;000 Remodel Waite boathouse at Stewart Park _ 3,500 3,500 4,000 42000 TOTAL CONSTR. & PERM. IMPROVE'ENTS $ 68=500 $133,850 $ 96,377 $100,600 6. CAPITAL REST?RVpS No. 3 Street Paving $ 35,000 $ 60,000 `To. 4 Bridges - $ 60,000 No. 5 Public '•forks Equipment 30,000 2,000 No. 10 Fire Training Center 20,000 _ TOTAL CAPITAL RESERVES $112,155 t 62,000 _ $ 60,000 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: 196o 1960 1958 1959 Estimate Tentative 1. Board of Public T,lorks r 2. Board of Fire Commissioners 227,0091 228,591 590,080 568;703 3. Under Common Council 75 ,970 232,395 226;019 640;101 653,492 692,024 653,618 Total Maintenance $1,381,267 1,445 ,053 1,614,499 1,448;340 4. Debt Service 49j4l o 86,740 117,650 84,520 m runt. 1'430'677 1'631,793 1,632,149 1,532;860 5. Constr. & Perm. I p 68,500 X33,850 96,377 loo,boo 6. Capital Reserves 1,499,177 1,665 ,643 1,728,526 1,633;460 112,155 62,000 _ 60,000 GRA.:TD TOTAL BUDGET $1,611,332 1,727,643 1,728,526 1,693,460 V - 3 - EST IK.iiTED I NCOPTE 196o 1960 1. 958 1959 ESTIMATE TE'TATIUF Surplus of prior yepr $ 96,160,90 $ 112,725.16 $ 50,000.00 $ 100,000.00 'iscellaneous Revenues 505,029.49 548,500.47 571,481.87 571,481.87 Due from other funds — 71,322.83 31, 150.00 150.00 $ 601,190.39 $ 732.548.46 $ 652,631.87 $ 671.631.87 Taxes on assessed value of 80,811,329. ® 12.50 per M, for the year 1958 1,010,141.61 On ass 'd value of $79,606,458. $12.50 for the year 1959 995.094.54 On ass'd estim?te value of $80,400,000. @ $12.50 for the year 1960 1,005,000,00 1,005,000.00 $1,611,332.00 1,727,643.00 1,657,631.87 1,676,631.87 Respectfully submitted, Finance Committee C.R. Stimson A.C. Stallman R.M. Mueller Dated: December 30, 1959 4o V .'EYSAT I OAT PL.y?' CIT?' OF 11H.ACA 196o GRADE OR SAL=EY 11AXII'MI ''yor Charter: $4000. 4000.00 4000.00 Comptroller* 32 7016.00 8208.00 City Clerk 30 6487.00 7589.00 Deputy City Clerk 19 4214.00 4930.00 Citv Chamberlain 23 4930.00 5767.00 Deputy City Chpmberinin 19 4214.00 4930.00 City Planner 32 7016.00 8208.00 Assistant City Planner 24 5127.00 5998.00 A^sensor 24 5127.00 5998.00 Deputy Assessor 19 4214.00 4930.00 Associate Assessor (100.00 pr ,yr Inc)500, to 1000. 500.00 1000.00 Building Commissioner 24 5127.00 5998.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures 17 3896.00 4558.00 Youth Bureau Director 27 5767.00 6746.00 *When and if the position is created in 1960. CLERICAL QTD ALLIED: Clerk (35 hours per week) 6 2531.00 2961.00 Clerk (40 hours per week) 8 2737.00 3202.00 Typist 7 2632.00 3079.00 Stenographer 9 2847.00 3330.00 Account Clerk 9 2847.00 3330.00 Account Clerk-Typist-Von-Competitive 9 2847.00 3330.00 Account Clerk-Typist-Competitive 10 2961.00 3464.00 Senior Clerk 10 2961.00 3464.00 Senior Typist 11 3079.00 3602.00 Senior Stenographer 14 3464.00 4052.00 Senior Account Clerk (35 hours per week) 14 3464.00 4052.00 Senior Account Clerk (40 hours per week) 16 3746.00 4382.00 Assistant Principal Clerk**(35 hr.. per wk.) 16 3746.00 4382.00 A ssistant Principal Clerk**(40 hr per wk.) 18 4052.00 4740.00 Principal Clerk (35 hours per week) 17 3896.00 4558.00 Principal Clerk (40 hours per week) 19 4214.00 4930.00 Principal Account Clerk (35 hr per week) 18 4052.00 4740.00 Principal Account Clerk (40 hr per week) 20 4382.00 5127.00 Secretary to Civil Service Commission- No Salary Election Inspector 15.00/diem 15.00/diem 15.00/diem **Provided the position is approved by Civil Service LEGAL OD JUDICIAL: City Judge 6000. (part time) 6000.00 6000.00 Acting City Judge 15.00/diem 15.00/diem 15.00/diem City Attorney*** 4800. (part time) 4800.00 4800.00 City Prosecutor 2000. (part time) 2000.00 2000.00 Court Clerk 10 2961.00 3464.00 ***This salary is allowed in lieu of all claims for office expenses. POLICE DEPARTDU:ZTT: Police Chief 28 5998.00 7016.00 Captain 24 5127.00 5998.00 Sergeant 21 4558.00 5332.00 Patrolman 18 4052.00 4740.00 Radio Technician 18 4052.00 4740.00 Meter Serviceman (Parking) 18 4052.00 4740.00 Parking Meter Checker 1.50 per hour 1.50/hr 1,50/hr School Guard-monthly 75.00 pr month 75.00/mo 75.00* School Guard-hourly 1.50 per hour 1.50/hr 1,50/hr Jail Matron 50.00 per month 50.00/mo 50.00/mo Dog garden (75.00 per year Incr) 625. to 1000. 625.00 1000.00 FIRE DEPARTI:iQU: Fire Chief 28 5998.00 7016.00 Assistant Fire Chief 24 5127.00 5998.00 Lieutenant 21 4558.00 5332.00 Fire Alarm Electrician 19 4214.00 4930.00 Firefighters 18 4052.00 4740.00 r A PAG. 2 GRADE OR SALARY "iIZIIi`.UM MAX I1-1-LV EXGI'.7EERIYG ALLIED: Superintendent of Public Works 41 9987.00 11,683.00 Assistant Superintendent of Public Works 33 7297,00 8536.00 City Engineer 32 7016.00 8208.00 Assistant City Engineer 24 5127.00 5998.00 Junior Engineer 210 558,00 5332.00 Forestry Technical Advisor** 4382.00 5127.00 Plumbing Inspector 19 4214.00 4.930.00 Inspector of Engineering 19 4214000 4930.00 Electrical Inspector No Salary Building Inspector II 19 4214,00 4930.00 Senior Draftsman 18 4052.00 4740.00 Draftsman 14 3464 00 4052.00 Senior Engineering Aide (35 hr per week) 16 3746.00 4382.00 Senior Engineering Aide (40 hr per week) 18 4052.00 4740.00 Engineering Aide (35 hours per week) 12 3202.00 3746.00 Engineering Aide (40 hours per week) 14 3464 00 4052.00 Golf Course Manager 65.00 per week 65 00/wk 65.00/wk **Provided the position is approved by Civil Service. LABOR: Seasonal Laborers 1.48 per hour 1.48/hr 1.48/hr Cleaner (Annual Salary) 9 2847,00 3330.00 Cleaner (Hourly) 9 1,37/hr 1.60/hr Laborers: Filter Plant Apprentice 14 1.66/hr 1.95/hr Groundskeeper 14 1.66/hr 1.95/hr Sanitation Man 14 1.66/hr 1.95/hr Other Laborers 14 1.66/hr 1.95/hr Semi-skilled (Not competitive in future) Street Maintenance Man 17 1.87/hr 2.19/hr Water and Sewer Maintenance ran 17 1.87/hr 2.19/hr Maintainer 17 1.87/hr 2.19/hr Maintenance Man 17 1.87/hr 2.19/hr Semi-skilled: Competitive Water Plant Operator 18 1.95/hr 2.28/hr Sewer Plant Operator 18 1.95/hr 2.28/hr Dieter Serviceman (Water) 18 1.95/hr 2.28/hr Skilled (Not competitive in future) Motor Equipment Operator 20 2.11/hr 2.46/hr Tree Trimmer 20 2.11/hr 2.46/hr Skilled: Competitive Auto Mechanic 21 2,19/hr 2.56/hr Foreman: (Not competitive in future) Working Foreman 23 2.37/hr 2.77/hr Grounds Foreman 23 2.37/hr 2.77/hr Paint Foremen 23 2.37/hr 2.77/hr Carpenter 23 2.37/hr 2.77/hr Water Maintenance Foreman 23 2.37/hr 2.77/hr Sewer Knintenance Foreman 23 2,37/hr 2.77/hr Foreman: Competitive Parks Maintenance Foreman 24 2.46/hr 2.88/hr Streets r-nd Sanitation Foreman 24 2.46/hr 2.88/hr Chief Sewer Plant Operator 24 2.46/hr 2.88/hr General Maintenance Foreman 24 2.46/hr 2.88/hr Maintenance Equipment Foreman 24 2.46/hr 2.88/hr Chief Water Plant Operator 24 2:.46/hr 2.88/hr Water Dieter Foreman 24 2.46/hr 2.88/hr Supervision: .Streets and.Sanitation Supervision 26 2.66/hr 3.12/hr ?later and Sewer Supervision 26 2.661hr 3.12/hr All the rules adopted in 1959 are hereby reaffirmed and adopted for 1960. 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'r COMPENSATION PLAN RULES CITY OF ITHACA Effective February 1, 1959 The salaries of all employees of the City of Ithaca covered by the Compensa- tion Plan as adopted, and amended, shall be governed by the following rules: 1. NEW APPOINTEES A newly hired employee shall be paid the minimum rate of pay for his appointed grade, or a rate set by the Common Council. 2. ANNUAL INCREMENTS An employee receiving less than the maximum for his grade shall be eligible for a one merit increment each fiscal year until his rate reaches the maximum. The service records of all eligible employees shall be re- viewed annually by his department head. Such merit increments are not automatic or mandatory, but are granted upon recommendation of the depart- ment head and approval of Civil Service Commission and Common Council. Annual merit increments shall take effect on the first day of each fiscal year. To be eligible for merit review, an employee must serve at least six months prior to the first day of the fiscal year. No employee is entitled to more than one increment each fiscal year. 3. TRANSFERS There shall be no immediate change in the salary rate of an employee who is transferred unless his salary is below the approved minimum of the new grade. If an employee is transferred to a higher grade, this is a pro- motion and provisions governing promotions shall apply. If an employee is transferred to a lower grade, this is a demotion and provisions governing demotions shall apply. 4, PROMOTIONS: In the event of the permanent promotion of an employee, his salary grade shall be changed to the grade set forth for the new position in the following manner: The salary for the new position shall be the same as the employee was earning at the old position plus one step in addition (horizontally on the chart) immediately upon permanency. In the event that the old salary plus one horizontal step is less than the prescribed minimum for the new position, then the minimum of the new position shall be the salary. If the permanent promotion of the employee takes place on or before the 30th. of June of any year, he will be eligible for consideration for a merit in- crease on January 1 of the following year. If however, the permanent pro- motion takes place on July 1 or after of any year, he will not be eligible for meritincrease until January 1 of the second year following. In other words he must demonstrate his abilities as a permanent employee in the new job for over six months before becoming eligible for a merit increase. Provisional promotions do not carry this promotional increment. Employees on the hourly scale will have promotions handled in the same identical fashion. Page 2 FJ,AP•:PLE: A man working on Grade 18 Step 4 or $4558,00 is promoted to Grade 21. His new salary will be $4558.00 plus one horizontal step or $4740.00. The new salary will start at once upon the promotion becoming permanent. This promotion rule shall take effect as of February 1, 1959, and shall in- clude all promotions on and after January 1, 1959, 5- DEECTIONS 14hen an employee is demoted to a lower grade, he shall be paid at a rate within the range for the lower grade, such rate to be set by the department head and Common Council. b. REALIQCATIONS DO�n1N�TARD when an employee's job is reallocated to a lower grade, the employee shall continue at his present rate of pay during period of incumbency (except in event of general service wide reductions), but the new salary maximums shall apply. 7• REINSTATED EMPLOYEES A reinstated employee sha11 be paid at a rate within the approved range for the position in which he is reinstated, such rate to be set by the Common Council. 8. PART TIME EMPLO)jT_,,�]T when employment is on a part-time basis, the hourly rate to be paid shall be obtained by dividing the minimum annual salary established for full time employment in the same grade by a figure of 2080 hours. Employees working 20 hours or less per week are not eligible for annual merit increments. Employees working more than 20 hours fall under Civil Service Rules and are eligible for merit increases under standard rules. 9. OVERTIME Common Council approval must be obtained by the department head for paymant of overtime. Emergency overtime rates shall be one and one-half times regular hourly rates. Ordinary overtime shall be paid at a straight-time basis. 10. SALARIES EXCEEDING MAXIM An employee presently receiving more than the maximum for his grade shall continue at that rate during the period of his incumbency (except in the °:vent of a general service wide reduction) but shall not be entitled to a salary increase or increment, except those provided by longevity. ll. LONGEVITY MERIT INCREASE An employee serving more than 10 years, 15 years, or 20 years, is eligible for merit increases beyond the established maximum rates for his grade. Such merit increases are to be g::anted upon recommendation of the department head and approval of the Civil Service Commission and the Common Council. In any one fiscal year, no more t-:an one such merit; increase shall be granted, al- though the employee is el':bible for further merit reviews by his department head each year that he i= eligible for any such longevity increments due to length of service. Page 3 In determining eligibility, the employeest total uninterrupted service is the determining factor, not only his length of service at the present grade. In counting total years service, time away from the job does not accumulate in determining years of service. Involuntary time off, such as prolonged illness, military service, authorized leave of absence, temporary layoffs, do not con- stitute a break in service, although such time off does not accumulate in de- termining total years of City service; except in the case of Veterans federal regulations applicable shall apply. 12. PROVISIONAL RT OYF Provisional employees are not eligible for merit increases except upon recommendation by department head, and approval by the Civil Service Com- mission and the Common Council. Geo. A. Blean 100 City Clerk Approved by Common Council February 4, 1959 Amended March 40 1959 13. All changes in increments within a grade, and all promotional increments of employees in departments under control of the Common Council, shall be approved by the Common Council. Approved by €3ommon Council December 30, 1959 November 30, 1959 A-P P R 0 1 A T--E 0 N BALANCE 132 A 195,720.00 179,225-73 16,494.27 B 500-00 377-76 122.24 C 21200,00 1s776-57 423.43 E 8$800.00 01588-93 21211-07 F 19500,00 29238.22 -738.22 G 3 ,000,00 2)763 .72 236.28 N 1t047-17 1,186.61 -139044 0 40200.00 41200.00 00,00 R. 300.00 232-13 67.87 T 50k,-00 95-72 404.28 133 G 750-00 853 .67 -103.67 0 4 3-it--6-1 391 0 .73 TO-,3-9 0• -L 7 2-2 3 1�2 --Ol 07 -2-0�3—j f�5 7 jece!rter 31, 1"-,59 T 195,720.00 195,403.04 51�-916 llll� 0 4 5 O-)-On 377.7' 122.2 C 12 O"j.00 1,912- 50 287-50 82 79 00 4 -CO 6 934.18 465. F 10 0 0.1-1)0 31259-53 —lo25,9-53 s939-32 8 31000.00 2 r — '7 L V 1 J047-17 IsI86.61 139 ,4 0 412F0J,0.00 4t2OO.00 00.00 300-00 2 8-,,.9 1 11.09 G T 5,00-00 99.61 V,0-39 750-00 865.61 — 115.61 5.650-00 5,1�9-42 h90- -55 2e'312-67-17 22214-26. L:2 2,355.23 11514-58 The Board of Fire Cornmissioners of the City of Ithaca, do hereby certify that the folloeiin'- i.3 a list of the bills audited at their regular meetinr- hell x 7, 1951) original onday, Decembc the ori,' bills 1-')cing hereto attachod, a.n(i tl�c. saulle have, been checked ,and found correct. T. G. Sons aper Co. 3-14 11T. Y. Telephone Co. 132.84 Cheinung ';'Aectronicl- , Inc. 10.00 STAC1',' Electronics, Inc. 136,,0`7 Ithaca Junk Co. 13-10 Cliff's Garage 79-09 AT.,ieri 1 can LaFrance �.08 Cayuga Motor Sales 299,63 � f corer -4". Bartlett C� 19345-00 Paul Fontana 35.25 A. 14. Little & Son 9.19 Plichael Research Co. , Inc. 3 .50 The Camewell Co. 6.7o 2P089.19 Payroll ending Nov. 15 , 1959 7P9�)5.16 U Nov. 30, 1959 7,22 -91 15,962-07 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181051.26 7.Y�7 the �-.': mbers of the Board of Fire e e, Corimissioners of the City of Ithaca, do hereby certify t1lat we have audited the bills listed above and recormnend their payment at the amounts set op- posite each nai-,qe respectively. The Bo,-;.rd. of 'Fire Co-nrCssio-Zers of the City of Ithaca, do hereby certify that the following is a list of the bills audited at their meeting held vlednesday December 30, 1959, the original bills bei7ig hereto attached, and t.he sname havo- been checked c., and found correct. N. Y. Telerl"lone Co. 135.24 T. C . a­',Iillerfs Sons Paper Go. •69 T. 0. P. D4stributing Go. 21o.20 S �ro-iics, Irc. 119.95 T, TACK �,le c I Chemung 9.10 American LaIvrance 11004.03 Ithaca Junk Co. 13 -10 Trippe l-,lanufacturing Go. 4-18 National elding 18.50 .�turm Bros. 8.00 Head's Service 'tation 149.10 National Fire Protecti­,,n Assn. 3.89 C. J. Rumsey <rt Co. 3 . 59 Smith's Hardware 8.32 1" ­1 ,i 676.82 1,1'�. Y. "'. EL7�ctric a Oas Gorp. City Chamberlain 163.96 29534-6( 'Payroll ending Deco 15 , 1959 8 rN .044. Q Dec. 31, 1959 7.989.29 160034-09 Total. . . 18068-76 the members of the Board of Fire Commissioners of the City of Ithaca, d,,-) her-�by certify that we have audited the bills li,-,,ted above and recommend their payment at the a-mc--unts set op- posite each name res;,peetively. - 8 _ Deeember 30, 1959 Alderman Stimson noted that his term as alderman will expire on January 1, 1960 and he took this opportunity to thank all the aldermen for his wonderful assoc- iation with them during his term of four years. He stated that he had enjoyed it, would be glad to do it again and acknowledged the friendships he had made during this time. He thanked the Mayor for having appointed him as Chairman of the Finance Committee and expressed the hope that he had completed this assignment to the best of his ability. Niaycr Ryan thanked Mr. Stimson for the find job he had done through his term and in turn thanked Mr. Stallman and Mr. Mueller, the other two members of the Finance Committee. Both Aldermen Stallman and Muller individually thanked Mr. Stimson for a job well done, noted that it had been a distinct pleasure to work with him, were grateful for background and advice given to them on city affairs and expressed their opinions that the City was losing an able and devoted public servant. On behalf of the entire Council Alderman Stallman thanked Mayor Ryan for the fine job he had done during his two terms as Mayor of the City of Ithaca. .. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk