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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1980-11-05COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK ` Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. November 5, 1980 PRESENT: Mayor - Bordoni Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery ABSENT: Alec erman (1) - Dennis OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Shapiro City Controller - Spano Personnel Administrator - Collins Deputy Controller - Cafferillo Building Commissioner - Hoard Youth Bureau Director - Cutia Fire Chief - Tuckerman City Engineer - Cox Planning & Development Director - Van Cort City Chamberlain - Wright Planner - Mcigs Conservation Advisory Council - Burbank, Hoard, Perko City Clerk - Rundle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bordoni led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the Minutes of the October 1, 1980 and October 16, 1980 meetings be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried EXECUTIVE SESSION: Resolution By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, that Council and staff convene into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, at 7:45 P.M. Carried Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:30 P.M. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Presentation by Conservation Advisory Council William Burbank, Chairman of the Conservation Advisory Council, referred to an article entitled "What is SEQR" which had been given to Council members. He also briefly reviewed the purpose of the Conservation Advisory Council and introduced Deborah Hoard, Vice Chairperson of the Council; John Perko, resident historian; Aldermen Elva Holman and Nancy Schuler, Council liaison members. Members who were not present are Todd Swanzey and Deborah Dietrich. Mr. Burbank said the Council is short of members at the present time and would welcome help in seeking persons who would volunteer the time necessary to serve on the Council. John .Perko spoke regarding the various projects that the Council has worked on recently, such as Bikeways, Nuclear Transportation Ordinance and SEQR. He mentioned that the Council had made several recommendations to Common Council with reference to the impact on the environment in connection with City projects, such as the Ithaca Center. Alderman Elva Holman addressed the Council stating the concerns that the Conservation Advisory Council has about the SEQR Law as it currently stands and the apparent lack of attention given to it, especially implementing the Environmental Impact Study for projects which may have -2- 15G November 5, 1980 a significant impact on our environment. Alderman Holman briefly reviewed the process of the ISIS and mentioned certain projects which did not follow the steps that should have been taken, mainly the Ithaca Center project. Alderman Holman urged Council, as the decision makers, to try to anticipate and carry out the procedural and substantive requirements of the SEQR Law and to work towards a better integration of the EIS process into the City's planning process. Mayor Bordoni thanked the members of the Conservation Advisory Council for taking the time to appear before Common Council in an endeavor to keep Common Council informed of the Advisory Council's actions. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Planning and Development Committee Alderman Nichols requested the addition of an item which was inadvert ently left off the Agenda with reference to progress on Community Development activities covering Small Cities. No Council member objected. Human Services Committee Alderman Schuler requested the addition of two items to the Agenda: 1. Agreement with the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca, Youth Development and Recreation Programs. 2. Renewal of Application for continuation of Youth Bureau project to New York State Division for Youth. No Council member objected. Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Gutenberger requested the addition of two items to the Agenda: Item K. Resolution authorizing Agency to administer EDA Grant. Item L. Resolution designating IURA /CDA as Administrator of UDAG Grant. No Council member objected. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Tom 11oltham- -Safe Access Committee for Route 96 Tom Holtham, 45 Jersey Hill Road, a member of the Safe Access Committee for Route 96, addressed the Council with reference to a Route 96 over- pass. Holtham mentioned that at the last meeting he attended, a man was present who had a petition on which there were 100 -150 signatures and that petition made quite an effect on the Council. Holtham said that since 1978 his Committee has been getting people to sign petitions and they all agreed that they would like to have an overpass for the rail- road tracks and they would like it as soon as possible. If numbers make any difference, Mr. Holtham said he had 5,000 signatures and he had the petitions with him to prove it. In closing, he hoped that his Committee could get a positive vote from Common Council to help the Department of Transportation to hurry up and. get the project completed. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Cherry Street -- Temporary Ri ht -of -Way City Attorney Shapiro reported that a matter had recently surfaced in connection with extending Cherry Street into the Industrial Park but one thing that needed doing in the not too distant future is to designate the bed of Cherry Street as a street. Since that has not been done it .leaves Precision Filters Inc., the City's first tenant at the Industrial Park, with no legal access to the property, a matter which was brought to City Attorney Shapiro's attention by attorneys for Precision Filters Inc. -3- November S, 1980 Resolution By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger RESOLVED, that this Common Council authorize the granting of a temporary right -of -way to Precision Filters Inc. across the bed of Cherry Street as extended, to its leased property, said right -of -way to continue until such time as the bed of Cherry Street is designated as a City Street and it, in fact, becomes a City Street, so that Precision Filters Inc. will have access to the property right from day one. Carried Cornell University Article 78 Proceedings Against City City Attorney Shapiro reported that Cornell University has brought two Article 78 proceedings against the City of Ithaca concerning zoning matters challenging the determination of the Board of Zoning Appeals on property at 319 Fall Creek Drive and 316 Wait Avenue. The City will be defending these actions and City Attorney Shapiro stated that the return date of these actions has been adjourned to November 18, 1980. COMMUNICATIONS: Hostages in Iran Alderman Saccucci reported that he would like to make a suggestion 1: that would be appropriate at this time, out of respect for the hostages !' in Iran, that the Mayor consider proclaiming a "Hostage Week" in our community. Alderman Slattery further suggested that flags be flown at half mast during that week. The Mayor thanked Alderman Saccucci for an excellent idea. Resolution By Alderman Saccucci.: Seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, that this Common Council, out of respect for our hostages who have been detained in Iran for over a year, requests the Mayor to proclaim a week in honor of the hostages, to be known as "Hostage Week" and to further ask the community to fly flags at half mast in recognition of such proclamation. Carried PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Community Development Activities - -Small Cities Kathe Evans addressed the Council on progress of the Community Develop- ment activities. Inasmuch as Common Council will be reviewing final application on November 24th, she felt it would be a good idea to go through the progress on the past five years of entitlement, plus the three years of Small Cities activities. She mentioned that on November 10th the Planning and Development Committee would be holding its second public hearing regarding projects that can be included in the next three -year cycle of the Small Cities application. The meeting will be held at the Salvation Army Building at 7:30 in the evening and she invited everyone to attend. IURA members will be there, as well as the CAC members. After that meeting and possibly within a few days the CAC will be meeting to review those projects and to make recommendations to the IURA and to Common Council regarding those projects that they believe can best serve the objectives and goals of this three -year application. Kathe Evans requested Council to look at the sheets attached to the Agenda with reference to Small Cities. She felt that the best way to proceed was to take a good look at the balances as of August 31, 1980, to see where we have not spent our money. This will indicate areas where the Committee has had problems. The 312 Loan Program has been a problem because the Committee has not been able to frilly implement the program and in getting loans out to the community. The 312 Program is a federal loan program in which we can go for 30 loans to come back into the community. jr 8 -4- November 5, 1980 Katlic Evans reported on progress on the St. James AME Zion Church and the fact that a lawsuit is holding up the rennovations planned. Perhaps work can be started in the Spring of 1981. GIAC rennovations are being held up because of handicapped accessibility. Also, the City is presently involved in negotiations with the School District to purchase the building. If the City does purchase the property, it will go ahead with a ramp and make it accessible. Hillview Park is another project that should move ahead in the Spring of 1981. Kathe Evans referred to the various drawdowns that have been utilized and spoke on the areas that are doing well and those not doing so well. Free Parking in City -Owned Ramp Garages During Period From November 28, 1980 Through December 28, 1980 Requested by Downtown Ithaca Business Association By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Slattery WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Committee met on October 22, 1980, with representatives of the Board of Public Works and the Downtown Ithaca Business Association, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the members present at the meeting that granting two hours' free parking in the two city -owned parking ramp garages (also including the "D" lot, which is served by the same collection booth as the Green Street Garage) would provide additional inducement for holiday shoppers to come to Downtown Ithaca; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council requests the Board of Public Works to consider granting a two -hour free parking period in each of the ramp garages during the shopping season that begins on November 28, 1980, so that the downtown merchants can incorporate this announcement in their holiday advertising during the months of November and December. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Designation of West Side of 100 Block of North Cayuga Street as Clinton Block Historic District, Requested by the *Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Schuler WHEREAS, the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to designate the buildings at 102 -104 West State 114 North Cayuga Street, and 116 North Cayuga Street a Block Historic District of the City of Ithaca, and has formally Street, 106 - s the Clinton WHEREAS, the designation was made after a duly advertised public hearing in compliance with the procedure established in Chapter 32 entitled "Landmarks Preservation" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code, and WHEREAS, the owners of the properties involved are eager for the historic designation to be completed, and WHEREAS, the Board of Planning and Development unanimously approved the designation of the proposed Clinton Block Historic District at its meeting of October 28, 1980; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Charter and Ordinance CommitteJ is requested to consider the designation of the Clinton Block Historic District during the month of November, 1980, and bring to the December meeting of the Common Council legislation approving such designation. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried -5- November 5, 1980 1)11) Brindley Street Revocable Permit Alderman Nichols reporte that Tast month there had been a request to the City to sell the road bed to Brindley Street and the Planning and Development Committee said that the Board of Public Works should make the decision on this request. The Board of Public Works decided that it would not have any use for Brindley Street for the time being and that it would negotiate a revocable lease or permit with the person that wanted to buy the Brindley Street property. In that way the person interested would have the use of the property and should the City need it for any reason in the future, the City could get the street back. Alderman Nichols stated that the Board of Public Works (Wwooe will be discussing this matter with the City Attorney so that the permit can be issued. Mayor Bordoni wanted to make it clear that the City is not selling the property, but merely leasing it for the time being. He asked that Council avoid the use of the word "purchase ". That, in fact, if the property were to be purchased, the matter would have to be taken to Common Council for approval. Cornell University Resolution to Limit Use of Residential Buildings for Non - Residential Uses Alderman Nichols reporte t at s e had attached to the Agenda a copy of the Resolution of Cornell University with reference to limiting the use of residential buildings for non - residential uses. Alderman Nichols wanted the Council to see that Cornell behaves in many differ - :!: ent ways. At the very time that one group is taking us to Court, another group is pleading with the administration to show consideration to Ithaca area residents by refraining from converting any residentially zoned property to a non - residential property, such as university offices and be especially sensitive to using multi- family dwellings designed for student living, for non - residential purposes. Alderman Nichols announced that the next meeting of the Planning and Development Committee would be on Wednesday, November 12th, at 8:00 P.M. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Sidewalk Assessments Resolution By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works levied sidewalk assessments on July 30, 1980, for the construction of sidewalks at various locations in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, a Public Hearing thereon was held by said Board on October 22, 1980, at which time the Board took action to finally approve said assessments and filed schedule thereof with the Council for confirma- tion and final approval; NOW, THERL-'FORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That said assessments in the total amount of $6,619.03 (schedule attached) be and the same hereby is approved and confirmed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be, and hereby is, 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 authorized to sign and execute such Warrant, where- upon all such assessments will become due and payable from the date of owoOK execution thereof; and on all such assessments or portions thereof remaining unpaid after the expiration of six months from the date of such Warrant, the City Chamberlain shall. add and collect the percentage thereon at the rate of 5o per annum, except and provided however, that the City Chamberlain may allow persons to pay their assessment, if the aggregate amount exceeds $25.00, in five equal installments, with interest at 50, on or about June 1st each year, provided however, that any person 160 -6- November 5, 1980 desiring to pay by installments shall make application promptly in writing to the City Chamberlain; and all properties having such assessments or portions thereof of installment payments in arrears and remaining unpaid at the close of any City Tax collection period shall be included by the City Chamberlain in a subsequent City Tax Sale held in November each year following such City Tax collection period; and such property shall be sold for any unpaid assessments or portions thereof or any unpaid installment payments, together with the out- standing balance of such installment payments, together with all interest, fees and penalties that may have accrued. Carried Grant Application for Bikeways By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman WHEREAS, the Town of Ithaca, Villages of Lansing and Cayuga Heights, Tompkins County and the City have been exploring improvements and expansion of bike routes within the Ithaca urban area, and WHEREAS, the municipalities now desire to submit a pre - application for 90o State and Federal grants to implement the improvement and expansion program; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca authorize Tompkins County to be the lead agency acting on behalf of all the participating municipalities. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (7) Boothroyd, Nichols, Schuler, Gutenberger, Holman, Boronkay, Saccucci Nays (2) Banfield, Slattery Absent (1) - Dennis Carried Strand Theatre Renovation Project By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Schuler WfIEREAS, the Appalachian Regional Commission has granted $290,488 in funds under Section 214 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, for the Strand Theatre Renovation Project, and WHEREAS, HUD has agreed to act as the federal agency responsible for administering these funds, and WHEREAS, HUD has designated the City of Ithaca as grantee for Strand Theatre Renovation funds with the intent that funds be sub - granted to the Tompkins County Center for Culture and the Performing Arts, Inc., and WHEREAS, the ARC grant includes a requirement for $102,320 in local matching funds which the Tompkins County Center for Culture and the Performing Arts, Inc. has agreed to raise, and WHEREAS, the Strand Theatre Renovation Project has been referred by Common Council to the B $ A Committee, with power to act on behalf of the full Common Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that: 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with HUD for $290,488 in ARC funds for the Strand Theatre Renovation Project, and -7- November 5, 1980 161 2. That the Ithaca Community Development Agency be authorized to act through and on behalf of the City, in the administration of ARC funds, including, but not limited to: development and execution of a contract with the sub- grantee, monitoring the project; and receipt and disburse- ment of grant funds. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Boothroyd, Nichols, Schuler, Gutenberger, Holman, Boronkay, Saccuccu, Slattery Nays (1) - Banfield Absent (1) - Dennis Carried Salary Incremental Adjustments By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd WHEREAS, the Personnel Board for the City of Ithaca convened as the Salary Incremental Adjustment Board on October 16, 1980, and WHEREAS, said Board received and considered the records and recommenda- tions of personnel recommended by their Department Heads and /or Supervisors for a salary incremental adjustment, and WHEREAS, after due deliberations the Salary Incremental Adjustment Board (STAB) recommended to the Budget and Administration Committee of the Common Council four (4) employees who they believed to be the most qualified and deserving of those recommended for a salary incremental adjustment, and WHEREAS, after reviewing the recommendations the Budget and Administra- tion Committee recommends that the City of Ithaca Personnel SIAB results be approved; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that salary incremental increases be approved to adjust the annual salary of each of the following employees as follows: Roxie Hubbard $ 91137 Suzanne Bordoni 10,552 Joyce Day 12,345 Joyce Volpicelli 9,135 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City these increases Controller be directed to make effective November 3, Administrator be directed 1980, and that the Personnel to notify the decisions. Department Meads of these Carried Personnel Department Promotion By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS> the Personnel Department has description of the reviewed and updated the job position of Stenographer, and WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission position duty statement has reviewed and approved the concerning the to be expanded duties of Stenographer appropriate for the title of Administrative Secretary, and WHEREAS, Bonnie Steinberg, the incumbent required Civil Service testing and is Stenographer has passed the of Administrative Secretary; qualified to fill the position I(), 2 _s_ November 5, 1980 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the position of Stenographer in the Personnel Department be redesignated as Administrative Secretary; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Bonnie Steinberg be promoted to the title of Administrative Secretary, with an annual salary of $11,471 to be effective November 3, 1980. Carried Budget_ App ro riation Transfers By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, that the City Controller be empowered to make transfers within the 1980 budget appropriations as may be needed. Carried Unanimously Agendas and Minutes for BaLgaining Bargaining Units By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, that copies of the Agendas and Minutes be distributed to the bargaining units as requested, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all future requests for distribution of copies of the Agendas and Minutes be at the discretion of the City Clerk. Carried Amendments to Authorized Equipment Lists By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, that the 1980 Authorized Equipment List for the Fire Department be amended to include the addition of one (1) copying machine; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 1980 Authorized Equipment List for the Building Department be amended to include the addition of plan files, at a cost not to exceed $550.00. No additional appropriation is required. Carried Golf Pro Sick Time Resolution Tabling Resolution By Alderman Holman: Seconded RESOLVED, That the resolution is obtained. by Alderman Boronkay be tabled until further information Carried Audit By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Administration Committee, in the total amount of $16,988.49, as Listed on Audit Abstract #20/1980, be approved for payment. Carried Authorization for CDA /IURA to Administer EDA Grant By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Al erman Boothroyd WHEREAS, the City has been awarded a technical assistance grant from the Fconomic Development Administration, and WHEREAS, Community Development staff have been involved in the develop- ment of the focus of the study and the matching requirement for the grant comprises Community Development funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the CDA /IURA be authorized to act through and on behalf of the City in the administration of EDA funds, including but not limited to: receipt and disbursement of grant funds. Carried -g_ 1G3 November 5, 1980 Ithaca Center: Desi nation of IURA /CDA as Administrator of UDAG By Alderman Guten erger: Secon ed by Alderman Boot r o y WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is recipient of a $1.7 million UDAG from the Department of Housing and Urban Development; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency/ Community Development Agency be authorized to act through and on behalf of the City of Ithaca in the administration of UDAG funds, including receipt and disbursement of said funds. Carried INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE: C- lairman Slattery announced that t ere will be a meeting of the Joint Intermunicipal Committee with City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden. The meeting will be held on Thursday, November 13, 1980, at 7:30 P.M., at Central Fire Station, to discuss proposals for the operation and administration of a new wastewater treatment facility. Both the contractual agreement and the jointly owned and operated facility agreement will be presented and reviewed. Alderman Slattery reminded Council that the project amounts to $27,000,000;the meeting is a very important one and he hoped all the Council members would be present. q� CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE: Regulating the Use of Common Council Chambers By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Holman WHEREAS, many regular and special meetings of the Common Council, the Board of Public Works, the Board of Planning and Development, the Conservation Advisory Council, the Board of Zoning Appeals and numerous other official boards and committees of the City of Ithaca are held every month, and WHEREAS, the costs of heating, lighting and janitorial facilities for Council Chambers are an expense shared by all City taxpayers, and WHEREAS, it is convenient and appropriate for official boards and committees of the City of Ithaca to hold their meetings in City Hall; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Clerk or a staff member assigned by him shall maintain the official calendar of meetings and schedule the use of Council Chambers for all regular and special meet- ings of official City of Ithaca boards and commissions and of any state, county and intergovernmental units wishing to meet in Council Chambers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any non - governmental civic organization may use the Council Chambers during City Hall regular business hours on an availability basis to be determined by the City Clerk or his designee. Discussion followed on the floor. Amendment to the Resolution By Alderman Nichols: Secon ed by Alderman Holman BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor may use or grant the use of Council Chambers for any activity of the Mayor's Office according to (too, the master schedule as maintained in the Clerk's Office. Original Resolution as Amended Carried By Alderman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd WHEREAS, many regular and special meetings of the Common Council, the Board of Public Works, the Board of Planning and Development, the Con- servation Advisory Council, the Board of Zoning Appeals and numerous other official boards and committees of the City of Ithaca are held every month, and 1 611 -10- November 5, 1980 WHEREAS, the costs of heating, lighting and janitorial facilities for Council Chambers are an expense shared by all City taxpayers, and WHEREAS, it is convenient and appropriate for official boards and committees of the City of Ithaca to hold their meetings in City Hall; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City Clerk or a staff member assigned by him shall maintain the official calendar of meetings and schedule the use of Council Chambers for all regular and special meet- ings of official City of Ithaca boards and commissions and of any state, county and intergovernmental units wishing to meet in Council Chambers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any non - governmental civic organization may use the Council Chambers during City Hall regular business hours on an availability basis to be determined by the City Clerk or his designee, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor may use or grant the use of Council Chambers for any activity of the Mayor's Office according to the master schedule as maintained in the Clerk's Office. Carried Licensing of Businesses and Occupations Ordinance gBy'Ald.erman Slattery: Secon ed b u er ORDINANCE NO. 80-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 16 ENTITLED "LICENSING OF BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 16 entitled "Licensing of Businesses and Occupations" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows: 1. That Section 16.42 entitled "License Required" is hereby amended to read as follows: "Section 16.42 License required No person shall engage in or carry on the business of junk dealer or second -hand dealer without first procuring the appropriate license therefor from the City Clerk or Chief of Police. "Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publi- cation of a notice as provided in 8 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter." Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE Contract -- Agreement Between City and Town of Ithaca- Youth Bureau Alderman Schuler addressed the Council concerning the agreement between the City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca with reference to the City of Ithaca disbursing monies for the operation of the Youth Bureau, Youth Development and. Recreation program for the year 1981. -11- November 5, 1980 Alderman Schuler explained how the program works and where the dollars come from to pay for it. She also mentioned that the amount involved is $12,000 over the 1980 contract. Youth Director Cutia asked that the Mayor be authorized to sign the renewal contract so that it can be delivered to the Town of Ithaca for signature. He also mentioned that he did not know if the $52,207.00 mentioned in the contract will be approved by the Town Board. If it isn't, then it will be necessary to consider whether the youth programs involved in this agreement will be extended outside of the City of Ithaca. Resolution By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Slattery RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized. and directed to execute an Agreement beti•:een the City of Ithaca and the Town of Ithaca whereby the City of Ithaca will disburse all monies to be disbursed in the present operation of the Youth Bureau, Youth Development and Recreation programs for the year 1981, as proposed by said Agreement, in the amount of $52,207.00, which amount is based on the Town of Ithaca's New York State Division for Youth eligibility. Carried Application to New York State Division for Youth "1 By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Gutenberger .� WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is about to submit an application for continuation of the Youth Bureau project to the New York State Division for Youth for its approval, and, if approved, to apply subsequently to the State of New York for partial reimbursement of funds expended on said project as provided by Chapter 556 of the Laws of 1945, as amended; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that such application is in all respects approved and Raymond Bordoni, Mayor, is hereby directed and authorized to duly execute and present said application to the New York State Division for Youth for its approval, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution shall take effect January 1, 1981. Carried NEW BUSINESS: Junk Yards Alderman Saccucci stated that a few years ago the City of Ithaca granted permission to Ithaca Scrap Processing to operate a junk yard. That junk yard is at the end of Third Street, facing Route 13. Ithaca Scrap Processing was granted that permission for six years and at the end of that time the business is to be liquidated. Alderman Saccucci said he was asking on behalf of the residents in that area who had requested that this matter be pursued to find out if the six years had, in fact, expired. Alderman Boothroyd said that the matter would have to be checked, he was not sure if there was a six year limit, or just what was involved at the time of granting permission to Ithaca Scrap Processing to operate a junk yard. The matter is to be referred to the Building Commissioner. Letter of Thanks Mayor Bor oni read a letter that he had received from the Mayor of a town in France. One of the foreign exchange students in Ithaca through the Rotary Club's exchange program was from that town. Enclosed in the letter was a medal of honor which the Mayor from France said we was an indication of the high opinion and friendship which the citizens of that town held for their American cousins because of the warmth generated through the foreign exchange program. Mayor Bordoni mentioned that this was only one incident, of many, that is promoted by allowing use of Council Chambers to various organizations. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Jo eph A. Rundle, City Clerk Raymond Bordoni, Mayor