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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1980-03-07 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS `;r) CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 7 : 30 P.M. March 5 , 1980 PRESENT : Mayor - Bordoni Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis , Gutenberger, Holman , Nichols , Saccucci , Slattery ABSENT : Alderman (1) - Schuler OTHERS PRESENT : Personnel Administrator - Collins Asst . Controller - Spano Asst. to Supt . of Public Works - Dougherty Dep. Fire Chief - Tuckerman City Attorney - Shapiro Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Building Commissioner - Hoard Director, Planning & Development - Van Cort Chief of Police - Herson Commissioner of Public Works - Schickel T Board of Education - Ruth Siegel City Clerk - Rundle E.J PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE : Mayor Bor oni led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American "1 flag. MINUTES: By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the February 6 , 1980 meeting be approved as corrected: p. 13 Intergovernmental Relations Committee , to read Chris Buscher, as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried Unanimously SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS : Public Hearin Ordinance -Amending Article III Supplementary Regulations of Chapter 30 Entitle "Zoning" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Alderman Slattery : Seconded by Alderman Nichols RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Article III Supplementary Regulations of Chapter 30 Entitled "Zoning" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code be opened. Carried Unanimously No one appeared to speak to the hearing. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider an ordinance amending Article III Supplementary Regulations of Chapter 30 Entitled "Zoning" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code be closed. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Charter and Ordinance Committee Alderman Slattery requested the addition of an item concerning the Police and Fire Departments . No Council member objected. Alderman Holman Alderman Holman requested the addition of two items : a report of the Human Services Coalition and a petition from a constituent (Petitions and Hearings of Persons Before Council) . No Council member objected. 476 - 2- March 5 , 1980 Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Gutenberger requested the addition of an item, Warrant for Collection of Taxes . No Council member objected. COMMUNICATIONS : Letter rom Ithaca Downtown Business Women Mayor Bordoni reaT the following letter to the Council : "Dear Mr. Rundle : At a recent meeting of the Ithaca Downtown Business Women , the under- signed was authorized to send a letter to Common Council stating that it is the concensus of the Ithaca Downtown Business Women that : (1) there should be a moratorium on granting of liquor licenses , and (2) the ban on open containers should be passed. Sincerely, Millicent Lounsbery, President Ithaca Downtown Business Women'! Resolution By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Council accepts the letter from the Ithaca. Downtown Business Women. Carried Unanimously Letter from the Tompkins Coiinty Chamber. of Commerce By Alderman Slattery : Seconded by Al erman is ols RESOLVED, That the reading of the letter from the New York State Electr and Gas Corp . concerning transport of nuclear waste through the city be waived, inasmuch as each alderman had a copy of the letter. Carried Unanimously "Common Council City of Ithaca Attn: Mr. Joe Rundle , Clerk Dear Mr. Rundle : A meeting was held on Thursday, February 21st, at the Chamber Offices to discuss the City' s proposed ban on the transportation of Radioactive Materials . Members present at this meeting represented a myriad of interests throughout this Community. We had officials from the following areas : * Chamber of Commerce * Common Council of the City * Cornell University * County of Tompkins * Banking * Building Trades Council * Tompkins County Hospital * Plumbers & Pipefitters Union * NYSE&G After a very excellent presentation by Mr. Slattery (The person invited from Common Council) and much discussion, there was not ONE PERSON present , other than Mr. Slattery himself, who spoke in favor of 07e City ' s proposed action. It was the opinion of all others present that more study should be given to such grave action, that if followed by all other communities , could cripple the energy resources of this country and send prices sky- rocketing far above and beyond that which we are experiencing today. The general public has been given little or no opportunity to study the ramifications of this issue and the resulting consequences . It was the feeling of those present (with the exception of Councilman Slattery) that the City Fathers were acting prematurely in this matter and that the best interests of the Community might not be served by such ordinance adoption. -3- March 5 , 1980 477 I might add that the Board of Directors of this Chamber has not had the opportunity to review this matter and that this letter is being directed by those interested parties mentioned previously. I know that Councilman Slattery will respond honestly to the concerns if asked and we would defer to him to so indicate same. Sincerely, RALPH L. JORDAN Executive Director Copies to : All persons present at the aforementioned meeting. P. S. I would like to be advised o . any meeting where this matter will be brought up to Common Council for action where the public will be given the opportunity to speak out . " Resolution By Alderman Saccucci : Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Council accepts the letter from the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce . Carried Unanimously Letter from the New York State Electric and Gas Corp. By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Nichols RESOLVED, That the reading of the letter from the New York State Electric and Gas Corp . concerning transport of nuclear waste through the city be waived, inasmuch as each alderman had a copy of the letter. Carried Unanimously "February 29 , 1980 The Honorable Raymond Bordoni Dear Ray, With reference to the proposed ban on the transportation of nuclear waste through the City , I understand that a great deal of information has been forwarded to the Common Council in support of the ban. In an attempt to provide some balance, I would appreciate your consideration of the following information : 1. The ban discrimates between various uses of radioactive material and waste. It allows radioactive material that is hundreds of times more active than the limits outlines in the ban , if it is used for educational and medical purposes ; but it does not allow materials used for the generation of electricity or commercial research. Why is a curie used for one purpose any different from a curie used for another reason? 2 . If a similar ban is passed in neighboring counties with no exemption for educational purposes (such as the Town of Jerusalem, Yates County ban) it would be impossible to transport any radioactive material in or out of the City. This would, in effect , stop any research that uses radioactive material at Cornell . 3. If the ban is passed in the City and spreads to many of the other municipalities , the generation of electricity with nuclear power in New York State would soon come to a halt . This presents a serious problem--since 170 of electricity in New York State is generated by nuclear fuel . The only replacement is oil and New York already relies on generating 430 of its electricity from oil . Although conservation would certainly help , it is doubtful that 17% of electricity in New York State could be conserved, and we would find ourselves more reliant on imported OPEC oil . In addition to this dangerous reliance , the additional use of oil (if we can get it) will increase the cost of electricity to consumers . For instance , NYSE&G pays three times as much for oil generated electricity as compared to nuclear power generation. The increased demand for oil will also add pressure to the availability of other uses of oil , such as gasoline 478 -4- March 5 , 1980 4. The majority of the individuals in the City may be against such a ban. This opinion was confirmed by a poll taken locally last month by Assemblyman MacNeil . This survey concluded that the majority of his constituents answering the poll approve the use of nuclear power for the generation of electricity. According to his tabulation, 61% approve of the use of nuclear power in New York State , and 72% disapprove of closing nuclear plant already operating in the state . In addition, recent studies completed by Ford Foundation , Harvard Law Group, and the National Academy, of Sciences all agree that we do not have the luxury of eliminating nuclear power at this time- -all sources of energy are needed to carry u into the 21st century. S . With nearly 30 years of experience in the transportation of high level nuclear waste, no individual has been killed by the radioactive material . This record compares favorably with the transportation of other common hazardous material . The volume of radioactive waste that is trans- ported is small , and the government can insist on regulations that are very stringent. In fact , a container to carry these wastes can cost from $1 million to $5 million depending on its size . The Nuclear Regulatory Commission already requires local enforcement notification if fuel. is being sent through the area and a trained escort to accompany the shipment . In addition, after careful consideration of the issue , County Health Commissioner Dr. Willard Schmidt said recently that he is "strongly opposed" to a County ban on the transportation of radioactive material. 6. The transportation of radioactive material is being addressed by the Department of Transportation (copy enclosed) . They have issued preliminary rules on January 31 , 1980 and have requested input from concerned citizens . It appears that the transportation of radioactive material is a national problem and is in the process of being evaluated at the national level . Since there is a forum to address this problem, and a local ban would be preempted by the DOT rules , it seems that there r­: would be a duplication of effort and expense if addressed locall.y at th ' , time. I hope that you will give serious consideration to these concerns . The City of Ithaca unfortunately does not have an adequate amount of its own energy to supply the requirements of its population. If anything, the energy usage may' increase in the immediate future ; due to the Cherry Street Industrial Park, Ithaca Center and other growth such as the pro- posed Senior Citizens apartment complex, the new Meadow Street Shopping Area, and additional buildings under construction or proposed at Cornell University. In addition, New York State imports over 90% of its energy into the state , and we find ourselves highly reliant on outside supplies . To maintain availability and the existing low price of electricity , New York needs all types of electrical generation. As an alternate to the ban, perhaps the Council may want to consider following the action of Yates County. After seven months of study, Yates County is proposing to pass a law that would permit all types of radio- active material to pass through its boundaries . The County will maintain knowledge and control of these shipments through a permit system that is outlined in the proposed law (copy enclosed) . In this manner travel through the County will be monitored and the risks of any accidents will be minimized with a local law enforceement escort. The law would be in effect until the DOT finalizes its own regulations . I would be glad to meet with you individually or with the Council to discuss this proposed ban. Please feel free to call me for any addi tional material that you may require . Sincerely, PAUL KOMAR General Manager-Ithaca Area" PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Purc ase of Bus Delay Gerald Schickel , 202 Sunrise Road, a commissioner Public Works , addressed -5- March 5 , 19801' the Council , requesting that Item F, Budget and Administration Committee , concerning the purchase of a new bus , be referred back to the Board of Public Works for further study. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE : Bus Acquisition By Alderman Gutenberger: RESOLVED, That the sum of $122 ,000 be appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund#22 - Buses , for the purpose of financing the purchase of one 35- passenger bus as requested by the Board of Public Works . Discussion followed on the floor. Resolution By Alder-man Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the matter of bus acquisition be referred back to the Board of Public Works , and once the Board of Public Works has made a determination on how they wish to proceed with the proposed bus purchase , that the matter be referred to the Common Council with recommendation of the Board so that the Common Council can call a special meeting to act on the matter. Carried Unanimously Ban on Nuclear Waste .l;: Fred Swartwood, Vice Pres . and Chm. Executive Board of Plumbers and -�: Pipefitters Local 109 , spoke to the Council concerning the proposed ban of transport of nuclear waste through the city. He reported that Local 109 wish to go on record as being opposed to a ban of transport of nuclear waste through the City of Ithaca. East Hill School Tom Hanna, 210 Eddy Street, addressed the Council on behalf of the East Hill Civic Association and other citizen groups , and read the following letter to the Council : "February 27 , 1980 On instructions from an East Hill citizens ' group of 28 individuals , and as approved by a Steering Committee established by that group , the following message was authorized and sent to the Mayor of Ithaca, the President of the Ithaca City School District Board of Education, and the Superintendent of the Ithaca City School District . On February 16, 1980 a group of 28 East Hill citizens met to respond to the news that the Ithaca City School District had taken action to offer the East Hill School for sale , and that the City of Ithaca had immediately announced its interest in the future of the East Hill building and property. The group asks that you use your good offices to assure (1) that the community has enough time to develop a plan for the property which will benefit the East Hill neighborhood, and (2) that this valuable property is appropriately cared for and maintained from now until it comes under a new owner ' s custodianship . On the point of assuring that the community has enough time to discuss and resolve its interest in the property, we want you to know that we are concerned with the manner in which decisions have been made by the school district vis a vis the East Hill community. We worry that other neighborhoods may find themselves faced with the same concerns . We also wish to note that the East Hill School is the only public space and only possible public meeting place in the entire neighborhood. The decision on how the property will be used, therefore , deeply affects our neighborhood. Your support in providing the community with ample time for considering options is greatly needed. On the point of maintaining the property, we feel that much real damage has already occurred. This disturbs us not only as neighbors who see public property in our neighborhood suffering deterioration, but also as taxpayers and citizens of the city and 480 -6- March 5 , 1930 the school district : such neglect hurts our neighborhood. We are concerned that similar neglect elsewhere in the district may also be occurring. Your positive actions to protect and preserve this property are strongly encouraged. This statement , approved on February 26 , was drawn in anticipation of a public meeting called by the East Hill Civic Association for 2 p.m. , Sunday, March 2 , 1980 , at Challenge Industries . Sincerely, Toni Hanna, Steering Committee" Mr. Hanna reported on the March 2 meeting at Challenge Industries at which the East Hill Civic Assoc. voted to support Planning and Develop- ment Committee agenda items A and B, and requested the Cornell University Board of Trustees for information concerning their discussions with the City and the East Hill community on Sage Infirmary property. CSEA Louis Nayman, 502 East Seneca Street , addressed the Council , adknowledging the good sense and prudence and sensitivity with which the Mayor and Council have responded to the difficult staffing problems for the past several months , and expressed the hope that the same spirit be reflected in future activities. Ban on Transport of High-Level Radioactive Materials The following persons addressed the Council , supporting a ban on trans- portation of high-level radioactive materials ',through the City of Ithaca: Tom Hanna, 210 Eddy Street, Chairman, East Hill Civic Association Will Burbank, Chairman, Ithaca City Environmental Commission Benjamin Nichols , 109 Llenroc Court, Prof. Electrical Engineering , Cornell University The following persons addressed the Council , speaking against a ban on transportation of high-level radioactive materials through the City of Ithaca: Prof. Bingham Cady, Assoc. Prof. of Nuclear Science and Engineering , Cornell University Paul Komar, General Manager, Ithaca Area NYSE&G Ralph Jordan, Executive Director Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Sage Infirmary William Paleen, Administrator of Cornell University Student Housing, spoke to the Council , offering to respond to questions concerning Sage Infirmary , and indicating that it is Cornell University' s intent to involve themselves with all appropriate municipal and civic entities as plans develop for the infirmary. Request for Zoning Change Alderman Holman read the following letter received by her from Robert W. Baker, DDS, MS: "Dear Mrs . Holman: As you know, I have applied several times over the past few years for G variance on the zoning for the 400 block of North Tioga Street and have been repeatedly turned down. My requests were always passed, and were recommended for approval by the Planning Board. They have always said yes , unanimously. The Board of Zoning Appeals has turned me down ; they won' t give me a variance and they advised me to apply for a zoning change for this 400 block. Matthys Van Cort has told me that the zoning of downtown and this block is on the agenda to be examined and changed, so I am now applying for it . I feel the time is here . I have waited as long as I can. I have the backing of everyone on the whole block for this zoning to be changed. I want to now move Patterson Real Estate from one building into another; -7- March 5 , 1980N, I it won' t change anything one bit , they just need more room. I am now asking, as suggested, by the Board of Zoning Appeals , and the Planning Board, that the Common Council change the zoning of the 400 block of North Tioga Street from R 3 to B 1 . I also ask you, as my representative from this district , to propose that the Common Council make this change immediately. I can then move these people right in; I have the parking. I have purchased several properties on Sears Street and Tioga Street and I have proven that I am a good land- lord. Everything is in top shape all the way around and I intend to keep it that way. I intend to purchase more properties and I want the zoning change in this 400 Block area to keep it viable . Thank you for your help. Cordially, Robert W. Baker, DDS, MS" "To : - Common Council , Charter and Ordinance From: Owners , Residents and Tenant of 400 Block North Tioga Street , Ithaca, New York Date : January 16 , 1980 Re : Zoning Variance g.� We , the persons most interested in the 400 Block of North Tioga Street hereby request that the Common Council change the zoning of our block - from an R 3 to a B 1 . We have never been opposed to the fine way this block has developed. We realize that the block is basically professional , real estate , insurance offices , etc. , and there is a proven need for such use in our block. We feel this orderly growth is a constructive step in Ithaca' s downtown progress . We are not at present at odds with any of the rest of the zoning variance . " There were 27 signatures on the above petition. Resolution By Al erman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Nichols RESOLVED, the request from Dr. Robert Baker for a zoning change be referred to the Charter and Ordinance and Planning and Development Committees . Carried Unanimously CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE : ORDINANCE NO. 80-1--An Or inance Amending Article III , Su lementar Regulations of Chapter 30 Entitle d "Zoninil of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED By the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows : Section 1 . Amending Section 30 . 51 1 . "That Section 30. 51 "Restoration after Damage" as last amended and changed by adding the words : provided that the floor area, occupancy, and exterior dimensions are not increased in the new building when compared to the old building as it existed in an undamaged state . " Section 2 . That in accordance herewith, the City Clerk is hereby directed to make or cause to be made the necessary changes in the Zoning Ordinance . This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in Section 3. 11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. The Question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call , which resulted as follows : 1 nwAt s'C!tR�'!RViP"q"".'^.r-r�..ti...w.,.sw.».+xs......... -r:.rS.eTnu.rrr..s.•t... cw.....t.,.w.....,....-^rw.+'.w...........w.r. .+a..,.......�....re.+..w..........._.._ .�..-.-�....�..- 482 - 8- March 5 , 1980 Slattery - Aye Saccucci - Aye Nichols - Aye Gutenberger - Aye Banfield - Aye Boothroyd - Aye Holman - Aye Schuler - Absent Dennis - Absent Boronkay - Aye Ayes (8) Absent (2) Carried CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE : By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That Agenda Item C--Ordinance Amending Chapter 65 Entitled "Public Safety" Transportation and Storage Ban of High-level Radioactive Materials be up at this time. Carried Unanimously The following ordinance was read by Alderman Slattery, Moved by Alder- man Holman, Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger ORDINANCE NO. 80-2--An Ordinance Amending Chapter 65 Entitled "Public Safety" of the City of ItFiaca Municipal Co e BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED By the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows : Section 1. That Chapter 65 entitled "Public Safety" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows : 1 . That a new Article to be known and designated as Article VI entitled "Transportation and Storage Ban of High Level Radioactive Materials" to follow Article V is hereby added to said Chapter to read as follows : ARTICLE VI TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE BAN OF HIGH-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Section 65. 61 Legislative Intent The purpose of this Local Law is to prohibit transportation anal/or storage of high-level radioactive materials into or through or storage within the City of Ithaca in order to protect the safety of the public. Section 65. 62 Transportation and Storage Ban of High-Level Radioactive Materials No high-level radioactive materials shall be transported into or through or stored within the City of Ithaca. Section 65. 63 Definitions 1 . Waste : Any matter or material to be discarded whether solid, liquid, or gas , constituting the by-product or refuse of a process . 2 . High-Level Radioactive Materials : The following materials are hereby defined to be high-level radioactive materials : a. Plutonium isotopes in any quantity and form exceeding two grams or 20 Buries , whichever is less ; b. Uranium enriched in the isotope U-23S exceeding 2S atomic per cent of the total uranium content in quantities where the U-235 content exceeds one kilo- gram; c. Any quantity or mixture of actinides (elements with atomic numbers 89 through 103, inclusive) , the activity of which exceeds 20 curies ; -9- March 5 , 1980183 d. Spent reactor fuel elements or mixed fission products associated with such spent fuel elements , the activity of which exceeds 20 curies ; e . Large quantity radioactive materials , as defined by Nuclear Regulatory Commission in 10CFR Part 71 , entitled "Packaging of Radioactive Materials for Transport". Section 65 . 64 Exemptions 1 . High-level radioactive materials (not including high-level radioactive waste materials) transported by or for the United States Government for military or national defense purposes are exempted from this ordinance and nothing herein shall be construed as requiring the disclosure of any defense informa- tion or restricted data as defined in the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 and the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 , as amended. 2 . High-level radioactive materials transported to or from or ` T� stored at and to be used by any medical facilities are exempted from this ordinance. Valid operating certificates issued by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State �.� Bureau of Radiological Health must be held by the medical A' facilities to qualify for this exemption. The Mayor and the Chief of the Police of the City of Ithaca shall be notified two weeks prior to date of shipment stating route , date and method of shipment , time of passage , destination , type and quantity of high-level radioactive materials to be transported. 3. High-level radioactive materials transported to or from or stored at and to be used for educational research purposes at an accredited institution which is licensed by the New York State r Bureau of Radiological Health, or in the case of interstate ship- ments , licensed by the equivalent government agency in the jurisdiction in which the institution using the radioactive material is located are exempted from this Ordinance . This exemption also applies to any educational institution licensed by the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The Mayor and the Chief of Police of the City of Ithaca shall be notified two weeks prior to date of shipment stating route , date and method of shipment , time of passage , destination, type and quantity of high-level radioactive materials to be transported. Section 65 . 65 Presumptions When any vehicle is placarded "Radioactive" by word or symbol , such placarding shall constitute a presumption that such vehicle or I ontainer may contain or may be carrying high-level radioactive material as defined in Section 65 . 63. Section 65 . 69 Penalties The violation of this Article shall constitute an unclassified mis- demeanor, be punishable by a fine of not more than $10 ,000 . 00 and/or imprisonment for one year or less . Both the operator and the owner of any vehicle used in violation of this ordinance are guilty of violation of this ordinance . 2 . The Existing Article VI of Chapter 6S entitled "Penalty" is hereby renumbered Article VII and amended to read as follows : ARTICLE VII PENALTY 65 . 100 Penalty Unless otherwise provided herein , any person who shall violate 484 -10- March 5 , 1980 any provision of this Chapter shall be punished as provided in Section 1 . 10 of this Municipal Code. Section 2 . This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as pro- vided in Section 3. 11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Tabling Motion By Alderman Slattery : Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Item be referred back to the Charter and Ordinance Committee for further study. A vote on the tabling motion resulted as follows : Ayes (2) - Boothroyd, Slattery Nays (6) - Banfield, Nichols , Gutenberger, Holman, Boronkay, Saccucci Absent (2) - Dennis , Schuler Motion Defeated Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That in Section 65. 64 Exemptions , Item 3, line 4 , the word "government" be inserted following equivalent ; and the phrase "in the jurisdiction" be inserted following agency. Carried Unanimously Alderman Dennis arrived. at the meeting at 9 : 22 p.m. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Slattery : Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That in Section 65 . 64 Exemptions , Item 3, line 4 , the phrase "and service" be inserted following research.. Discussion followed on the floor. Aldermen Slattery and Boothroyd withdrew the amendment. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Slattery: RESOLVED, That Section 65 . 61 Legislative intent be amended to include Mr. Komar' s recommendation. The amendment failed for lack of a second. Discussion followed on the floor. City Clerk Rundle read the following letter from Alderman Schuler: "March 1 , 1980 The Honorable Raymond Bordoni Mayor of the City of Ithaca Dear Mayor Bordoni , Long-standing plans for a vacation with my family have taken us South. I regret not being at the March Common Council meeting to reiterate my vigorous support of the Transportation and Storage Ban of High-level Radioactive Materials . I would appreciate it if you would read this at the March 5th meeting. I strongly urge my colleagues on Council , for the benefit of our community, to show strong endorsement of this position by voting as one in favor of this "Public Safety" Ordinance No. 80 - Transportation and Storage Ban of High-level Radioactive Materials . Thank you. t i i t_ -11- March S , 1980� �� ) Sincerely , Nancy B. Schuler Alderman, 4th Ward cc : Alderman Dennis , Vice Chairman, Human Services Committee Alderman Holman, Common Council Rep. , Conservation Advisory Council" The question of the adoption of the foregoing main resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call , which resulted as follows : Boronkay - Aye Dennis - Aye Schuler - Absent Holman - Aye Boothroyd - Aye Banfield - Aye Gutenberger - Aye Nichols - Aye Saccucci - Aye Slattery - Nay Ayes (8) Nay (1) Absent (1) - Schuler `�. Carried Common Council adjourned for a recess at 10 : 00 p.m. Common Council reconvened in regular session at 10 : 10 p.m. MAYOR' S APPOINTMENTS: Youth Bureau Advisory Board Mayor Bordoni requested Council approval of the appointment of Arthur Mintz , 204 Cascadilla Avenue , to the Youth Bureau Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31 , 1982 . Resolution By Alderman Saccucci : Seconded by Alderman Slattery i RESOLVED, That the Council approve the appointment of Arthur Mintz , 204 Cascadilla Avenue , to the Youth Bureau Advisory Board for a term to expire December 31 , 1982 . Carried Unanimously Design Review Board Mayor Bordoni requested Council approval of the appointment of Lewis Roscoe , 3 Sundown Rd. , Lansing , N.Y. , to the Design Review Board for a term to expire May 2 , 1981 , to fill the vacancy caused by the resig- nation of James D. Parkes . Resolution By Alderman Dennis : Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the Council approve the appointment of Lewis Roscoe , 3 Sundown Rd. , Lansing, N.Y. , to the Design Review Board for a term to expire May 2 , 1981 , to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James D. Parkes . Carried Unanimously Greater Ithaca Activities Center Board Mayor Bordoni requested Council approval of the appointment of Stephen Eth, 107 Hopper Place , to the Greater Ithaca Activities Center Board for a term to expire December 31 , 1981 . Resolution By Alderman Dennis : Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger RESOLVED, That the Council approve the appointment of Stephen Eth, 107 Hopper Place , to the Greater Ithaca Activities Center Board for a term to expire December 31 , 1981 . Carried Unanimously CITY CLERK' S REPORT : Change of Polling Place By Alderman Nichols : Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That , in the event that the G. I .A.C. building will not be 48G -12- March 5 , 1980 available for a polling place for the Primary Election Day, Tuesday, March 25 , 1980 , 12 : 00 P.M. to 9 : 00 P.M. , due to renovations , this Common Council authorizes the use , as an alternate site , the Central School RSVP Room, corner of Albany and Buffalo Streets , ' for the First Ward, 4th District , and Second Ward, 1st District . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Alderman Dennis reported that the committee has received reports from the volunteer firemen of the Ithaca City Fire Department providing information concerning their activities ; and the committee also received Survey of Community Youth Service Professional summary which was prepared by Youth Development staff of the Ithaca Youth Bureau. Alderman Dennis announced that the Human Services Committee will meet with Anthony Schultz of the Police Benevolent Association on March 18 , 1980 at 8: 00 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers for an informational and general meeting. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: Alderman Slattery reported that the Intergovernmental Relations Committee and John Gutenberger of the Budget and Administration Committee , had been having talks with the Town of Ithaca regarding a fire contract and service. Alderman Slattery announced that on Monday evening, March 10 , 1980 , at 7: 30 p.m. , the committee will review the report from the Human Services Committee and the Tompkins County Youth Bureau Board on the youth services in Tompkins County, copies of which were provided to the counci " men. Sometime in March, the committee will be setting up a meeting wit the other municipalities to discuss this . PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE : Public buildings or land inside the City of Ithaca offered for sale by other taxing authorities By Alderman Nichols : Seconded by Alderman Slattery BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council, That when any parcel of land or building that has been in public use and which has enjoyed tax-exempt status within the City of Ithaca is offered for sale , the City of Ithaca shall indicate within a reasonable period its interest in planning for the future use of such parcel of land or building and shall exercise its right of first refusal in negotiating for the possible purchase of such land or building. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously Implementation of new graphics system commissioned by the City of Ithaca By Alderman Nichols : Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the Board of Planning and Development , at its meeting on February 263. 1980 , officially requested implementation of the City of Ithaca graphics plan for directional signs , stationery , and other official materials such as a City Hall directory; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council accepts the concepts of the graphics system design and requests that the signs and other materials be installed by the Department of Public Works or purchased by the Purchasing Agent as required for the use of the various City departments and agencies . Discussion followed on the floor. -13 - March S , 1980 '_ ] Resolution By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay RESOLVED, the resolution of the Board of Planning and Development in respect to implementation of new graphics system be referred to the Budget and Administration Committee for inclusion in the final budget . Carried Unanimously Resolution By Alterman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be empowered to order the old design stationery in whatever quantity is ' most economical . Carried Unanimously Tompkins County Expo Association request to use Southwest Park for a revived Tompkins County Fair Alderman Nichols reported that the Tompkins County Expo Association had appeared before the Planning Board in an effort to get permission to use Southwest Park for the 1980 Tompkins County Fair. The Planning Board gave warm support for the concept of having a fair, but no real encourage- ment for having it in Southwest Park. Alderman Nichols asked Council' s support for having Planning and Develop- ment ask the same group to make a presentation and possibly a determina- tion of an appropriate location for the Tompkins County Fair to be held M; in the City of Ithaca in the Fall of 1980 . :1. Resolution By Alderman Nichols : Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Planning and Development Committee. Carried Unanimously Historic Sign Requests Alderman Nichols informed the Council that a copy of updated procedures was included with agenda items for the use of the Council members when dealing with historic sign requests . Parking Regulations Alderman Nichols called attention to a resolution passed by the Board of Public Works , at its February 27 , 1980 meeting, in whi.ch. they ask. the Council for additional information when referring petitions- concern- ing parking to the Board. In addition, the Board referred to the 1964 Common Council resolution on parking regulations, reminding the Council of the intention behind what is now the law. Resolution By Alderman Banfield; Seconded by Alderman Nichols RESOLVED, That the Council refer the report of the Board of Public Works to the Charter and Ordinance Committee . Carried Unanimously CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE : ORDINANCE NO. 80 73--An 0r finance Amending Cha ter 17 Entitled "Peddlers and Solicitors" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Co-de By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Boron ay BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED By the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as follows : Section 1 . That Chapter 17 entitled "Peddlers and Solicitors" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows : 1 . That Section 17. 13 entitled "Regulations applicable to religious solicitation permits" is hereby renumbered Section 17. 14 and in all other respects shall read the same . Section 2 . This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accord with law upon publication of a notice as provided in Section 3. 11 (I3) of the Ithaca City Charter. Carried Unanimously 488 -14- March 5 , 1980 Open Beverage Container Ordinance ORDINANCE NO . 80-4--An Ordinance Amending Chapter 65 Entitled "Public Safety" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Nichols BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED By the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York as follows : Section 1 . That Chapter 65 entitled "Public Safety" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows : 1 . That a new section to be known and designated as Sectio, 65 . 34 entitled "Open Alcoholic Beverage Container Pro- hibition" to follow Section 65 . 33 is hereby added to said Chapter to read as follows : Section 65 . 34 Open Alcoholic Beverage Container Prohibition A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person shall have , possess , carry or transport liquor, wine , beer or other alcoholic beverages in or upon any public sidewalk, street , highway, parking lot or public park in the City of Ithaca in open bottles or other open containers , and no person shall drink or otherwise consume liquor, wine, beer or other alcoholic beverages in or upon any public sidewalk, street , highway, parking lot or public park in the City of Ithaca, New York. B. This section shall not apply to or within the boundaries of Cass Park or Stewart Park, which areas shall be regulated by the Board of Public Works . C. The violation of any of the provisions of this section shall be punishable by a fine not greater than ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100. 00) and/or not more than fifteen (15) days in jail. . Section 2 . This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accord iaj- with law upon publication of a notice as provided in Section 3. 11 (B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously An Act to reopen the provisions of the retirement and social secur..•1y law for members of t e ire ee artment of the City of Ithaca By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Nichols WHEREAS, the Common Council passed a resolution on November 7, 1979 , requesting action by the New York State Assembly and the New York State Senate to secure legislation to grant relief to any firefighter or police officer who through no fault of their own were placed in the wrong retirement system, and WHEREAS, both the office of State Senator Smith and Assemblyman McNeil have prepared proposed legislation to grant such relief as sought ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby approve that proposed legislation to obtain the desired relief for at least one individual and possibly others , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is hereby authorized to certify the official copies of that proposed legislation and to return them to State Senator William Smith for further legislative action as deemed appropriate . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously -15- March 5 , 1980� �� BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE : Finger Lakes Association Inc. Contract By Alderman Gutenberger: Secon e by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Finger Lakes Association, Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $918. 00 , to aid in the pro- moting and publicizing of the Finger Lakes Region as a year-round vacationland. Ayes (6) - Boothroyd, Dennis , Gutenberger, Boronkay, Slattery, Saccucci Nays (3) - Banfield, Nichols , Holman Absent (1) - Schuler Carried S. P.C.A. By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are , hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins 0 County S. P. C.A. in an amount not to exceed $36, 740 . 00 , and g BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County S. P. C.A. be , and it is hereby designated the official animal control agency for the City L] of Ithaca. Ayes (8) - Dennis , Gutenberger, Boronkay, Slattery, Saccucci , Banfield, Nichols ; Holman Abstention (1) - Boothroyd Absent (1) - Schuler Carried Urban Renewal Grant Contract Amendment Resolution of the City of Ithaca Authorizing Execution of an Amendatory Grant Contract By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, Section 1. The following described area has been found to be a substandard and insanitary area appropriate for urban renewal and has been duly designated as an urban renewal area within the intent of the urban renewal laws of the State . BOUNDARY DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT I AREA Beginning at the intersection of the center-line of East State Street and the center-line of North Tioga Street ; thence northerly along the center-line of North Tioga Street to a point 160 feet more or less north of the intersection of the center-line of North Tioga Street and East Seneca Street ; thence easterly along the north line of the City of Ithaca property to the center-line of North Aurora Street ; thence south along the center-line of North Aurora Street to the intersection of the center-line of North Aurora Street and East Seneca Street ; thence southeasterly along the center-line of Seneca Way to the intersection of the center-line of Seneca Way and East State Street ; thence southwesterly along the center-line of East Green Street to the intersection of South Aurora Street and East Green Street ; thence south along the center-line of South Aurora Street to the intersection of the center- line of South Aurora Street and the center-line of Six Mile Creek ; 490 -16- March 52 1980 thence southwesterly along the center-line of Six Mile Creek to the intersection of the center-line of Six Mile Creek and the center-line of East Clinton Street ; thence westerly along the center-line of East Clinton Street to a point 190 feet more or less west of the intersection of the center-line of South Cayuga Street and the center-line of Clinton Street, which point is the southerly extension of the west property line of the property, now, or formerly, owned by Gilbert F . Sturro(7. .-• thence north along the west property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by Gilbert F. Sturrock to the south property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers ; thence west along the south property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers to the west property line of said property; thence north along the west property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by Edward T. and Mildred A. Akers to the south property line of the City Right-of-Way; thence west 10 feet more or less along the south property line of the City Right-of.-Way to the west property line of the City Right- of-Way; thence north along the west property line of the City of Ithaca extended to the center-line of West Green Street ; thence east along the center-line of Green Street to a point 120 feet more or less east from the intersection of Cayuga Street and Green Street ; thence north along the extension of the east building line of the building now, or formerly, known as the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation Building to the south property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by F. A. Wilcox; thence west along the south property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by F. A. Wilcox to the west property line of said property; thence northerly along the west property line of the property now, or formerly, owned by F. A. Wilcox extended to the center-line of East State Street ; thence east along the center-line of East State Street to the point of beginning. Section 2 . The existence of said area is impairing and arresting the sound growth and development of the municipality and is inimical to the public health, safety, morals and welfare of the inhabitants thereof and of the State. Section 3. An urban renewal plan has been prepared and duly approved for the said designated area. The City of Ithaca, New York, has undertaken anc, is carrying out an urban renewal project in said area, hereinafter call, the "project" , as authorized by and to effectuate the purposes of the Housing Act of 1949 , as amended and supplemented. Section 4 . The undertaking and carrying out of the project is essential to the sound growth and development of the municipality and to the welfare of the inhabitants thereof. yip -17- March 5 , 198 Section S . It is necessary and in the public interest that the City of Ithaca, New York, avail itself of the financial assistance provided by virtue of the urban renewal assistance laws of the State for the purpose of carrying out the project . Section 6. The City of Ithaca, New York, hereby expresses its intent and _ recognizes its responsibility to do whatever is necessary or appropriate to carry out the project . Section 7. Raymond Bordoni , Mayor of the City of Ithaca, New York, is hereby authorized to execute a third Amendatory Contract amending Contract for State grant between the State of New York and the City of Ithaca , New York, in the lesser amount of $14 ,696 . 37, which, together with the Grant heretofore made of $963,615. 00 , is not to exceed $948 ,918 . 63 , which is the amount of the State Capital Grant Contract to assist in carrying out project activities , a copy of which is attached hereto . (� Section 8 . Joseph A. Spano , Assistant Controller of the City of Ithaca, New York, is hereby authorized and empowered to execute and file requisitions for funds in a lesser amount of $14 ,696. 37 , which , together with the Grant heretofore made of $963,615 . 00 , is not to exceed $948 ,918 . 63, < which is the amount of the State capital grant contract . Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously Deep Shaft Demonstration Project Application for Funds By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Assistant Controller and the City Chamberlain are hereby authorized and empowered to execute and file requisitions for funds to be received under the Deep Shaft Demonstration Capital Project Program. Carried Unanimously Borrowing of Funds for City Expenses By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 24 of Article 2 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, the Assistant Controller is hereby authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the City of Ithaca for current City expenses normally paid out of the regular Tax Levy and for the purposes of which such taxes are or may be levied by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $900 , 000 , and that such note or notes shall be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the collection of City Taxes for the current fiscal year of 1980 , with local banks or with Water, Sewer, Revenue Sharing or Capital Funds of the City of Ithaca, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby are pledged for the payment of and retirement of such temporary tax loans before the close of said fiscal year and out of taxes to be received for the current fiscal year. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously East Clinton Street Bridge Capital Project By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the sum of $75 , 000 be appropriated from Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges , for the purpose of financing improvements to the East Clinton Street Bridge as requested by the Board of Public Works . Carried Unanimously -18- March 5 , 1980 Postage Machine Renewal of Lease By Alderman Gutenberger : Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be , and they are hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Pitney-Bowes for a postage machine and equipment for a price not to exceed $1 ,937 . 12 per annum for five years . Carried Unanimously Hiring of Part-time Bus Drivers By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works be authorized to hire part-time bus drivers as may be required to be used as relief bus drivers when authorized by the Supt . of Public Works for vacation , sick leave and/or emergency purposes for the regular full-time bus drivers . Carried Unanimously Hiring of Seasonal Help By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works be authorized to hire seasonal help for the 1980 Summer season within the budget appropriations and in accordance with Civil Service Regulations . Carried Unanimously Golf Course Manager By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the salary of the Golf Course Manager for the year 1980. be increased to $12 , 905 . 001 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this salary be retroactice to January 1 , 1980. Carried Unanimously Youth Bureau Reclassification of Job Titles By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission has , with the assistance of the Municipal Service Division of the State Department of Civil Service , conducted an extensive classification survey of positions in the Youth Bureau by request of the City of Ithaca Common Council ; and WHEREAS, a classification Plan including classifications covering such positions has been prepared by the Municipal Service Division of the State Department of Civil Service and approved by the City of Ithaca Civil Service Commission; and WHEREAS, the Personnel Administrator in conjunction with the Director of the Youth Bureau and assisted by the Executive Secretary of Civil, Service has reviewed those classifications to determine salary grades appropriate to the qualifications and responsibilities required. for the new classi- fications ; NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED, That the following classifications positions with the appropriate salary grades are hereby created and entered into the 1980 Compensation Plan of the CSEA Administrative Unit Salary Schedule : CLASSIFICATION TITLE SALARY RANGE Activities Center Coordinator 35 Recreation Coordinator 35 Youth Development Coordinator 35 11 , 714 to 17 , 340 I Recreation Supervisor 40 10 ,981 to 1.6 , 254 Assistant Activities Center Coordinator 35 Recreation Supervisor 35 Youth Development Program Supervisor 35 10 ,930 to 1.6 ,178 Arts Program Supervisor 35 Volunteer Coordinator 35 Youth Worker 35 8 ,958 to 13, 260 ff -19- March 5 , 19804 CLASSIFICATION TITLE SALARY RANGE Nutrition Program Supervisor 35 Educational Instructor 35 7 , 809 to 11 , 558 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this action becomes effective on April 1 , 1980 . Carried Unanimously -- Police Patrolman Vacancy By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Police Department be authorized to hire one patrolman at a salary of $12 , 477. 00 to fill a vacancy that now exists due to a resignation. Carried Unanimously School Guard Vacancies By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Police Department be authorized to hire three school crossing guards to fill vacancies that now exist . L ) Carried Unanimously C1 Transportation for the Handicapped �� By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That questions of transportation for the handicapped be re- ferred to the Human Services Committee for study and report . < Carried Unanimously Human Services Coalition Agreement By Alder-man Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with the Human Services Coalition of Tompkins County, Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $5 , 825 for the furnishing of Human Services planning and coordination. Discussion followed on . the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Carried Unanimously Fire Dispatchers Contract By Al erman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be , and they are , hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Tompkins County for sharing in the costs of the County Fire Dispatchers . City' s share is not to exceed 500 of the total salary and benefit costs for the period March 1 , 1980 to February 28 , 1982 . Carried Unanimously Tompkins County Youth Bureau Agreement By Alderman Gutenberger: Secon ed by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be , and they are , hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with the Tompkins County Youth Bureau for leasing one room and additional space at the Community Service Building for use in conducting County Youth Bureau meetings at a monthly rental of $115 . 00 . Carried Unanimously Staffing Recommendations , Board of Public Works By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Nichols WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca recognizes the value of the services performed by City employees and the importance of job security and equity in preserving the harmonious relations among the City administra- tion and the unions , and WHEREAS, the information and cooperation of the union officials and members have assisted the Common Council in making its decision ; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby endorses the 1980 staffing recommendations of the Board of Public Works . The .....vR,.A-,..,,�...�.-....-....,. em..,.�.., H,-,. ..,,,.,A,A„y...Fn.,.�..,.��..ar�...m.<-•,oeMi.t•.to......,o.... . ._� - 20- March 5 , 1980 Superintendent of Public Works shall continue to exercise the authority to terminate employment of any employee whose work is unsatisfactory ; however, no City employee shall be terminated solely to reduce the labor force without having every opportunity to be reassigned to any other vacant position for which the employee may be qualified. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows : Ayes (7) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Nichols , Gutenberger, Boronkay. Slattery, Saccucci Nays (2) - Dennis , Holman Absent (1) - Schuler Carried Audit RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Admini- stration Committee in the total amount of $14 ,658. 93, as listed on Audit Abstract #4/1980 , be approved for payment. Carried Unanimously Warrant for Collection of Taxes By Al erman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to request the County of Tompkins to extend. its warrant for collection of the 1980 State and County Taxes until June 1 , 1980 . Carried Unanimously CIRCLE GREENWAY COMMITTEE : Alderman Nic ols announced that the Circle Greenway Committee will meet the coming week, and they are currently working on funding sources . REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES : Alderman Dennis reported that a Community Development Coordinator has been hired and is officing in the Planning Department . He asked that the members of Council stop in that department to meet her. Human Services Coalition Alderman Holman reporteJ that the Annual meeting will be held March 25 , 1980 , at 8 : 00 a.m. in the Ramada Inn, and encouraged all who can to attend. Alderman Holman also reported that a workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on March 12 , 1980 at the Cooperative Extension Office. An item the Coalition will be working on during 1980 is joint funding. UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: Letter from Neriton Station No. 9 Alderman Slattery asked that a letter from Ithaca Fire Department , Neriton Station No . 9 , concerning budget cuts , be referred to the Budget and Administration Committee . Letter from Rescue Steamer & Chemical Co . No . 2 By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman accucci RESOLVED, That the letter from Rescue Steamer & Chemical Co . No . 2 be referred to the Planning and Development Department . Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT : On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11 : 48 p .m. L Al" oseth A. Run le , ity Cler ',,/ aymond Bor oni , Jr. , Mayor {