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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1981-02-04Regular Meeting COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 7:30 P.M. F)�lel February 4, 1981 PRESENT: Mayor - Bordoni Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Boronkay, Dennis, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler ABSENT: Alderman (1) - Slattery OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney-- Shapiro City Controller - Spano Dep. City Controller - Cafferillo City Engineer - Cox Personnel Administrator - Collins Asst. to Superintendent - Dougherty Building Commissioner - Hoard Planner - Meigs i� Police Chief - Herson Firefighter - Bernard Van Orman City Clerk - Rundle PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bordoni led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 7, 1981 (as.arlended) and January 21, 1981 meetings be approved as recorded by the Clerk. January 7, 1981, p. 11: NEW BUSINESS - -Belle Sherman Parent Teacher Association: Change to School Closings -- Alderman Gutenberger reported co", that the School District will be holding an open meeting on Thursday night relative to the proposed school closings. Carried Unanimously MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Affirmative Action Committee Mayor Bordoni appointed following persons as a Affirmative Action Committee for the City of Ithaca: Dr. Donald C. Graham, 20 IV. Miller Rd. Stephen G. Wapen, 82 Nelson Rd. Argin Hutchins, 104 Fayette St. Michael J. Montgomery, 410 Winthrop Dr. Audrey A. Cooper, 206 Monroe St. Marisue Bishop, 1111 Hector St. Jasmine Lim, 406 Winston Court Apts. John Dougherty, 612 S. Plain St. Royal Lipscomb, 170 Muzzy Rd. Bernard Van Orman, 1504 Elmira Rd. Joan Collins, City of Ithaca Liaison, Term to expire 12/31/82 " 12/31/81 " 12/31/82 12/31/83 12/31/81 " 12/31/83 rr rr 12/31/81 " 12/31/82 12/31/82 " 12/31/82 ex officio member Stephen G. IVapen, Michael J. Montgomery, Marisue Bishop, John Dougherty, Bernard Van Orman and Joan Collins took the Oath of Office and were sworn in by the City Clerk. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Slide Show -- Ithaca Commons T.1rs. !1�da Of-;born, Commons Advisory Board lnenlher, introduced Mrs. Helen (t if I'd li(v C) f e I L I I i I c i t Commons which she had pt.1t together, showing the pl,cse ,nt Co ;n; lolls aila pictures of State Street (formerly Owego Street) in the past. ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: BLii }g('t aIld i�CTIn1iIl�tiilt.l.Cn (,011lmittee n1c rman Ctltcnbergcr requested the addition of one item, Title Changes, under Budget and Administration Committee, Item G. 204 -2- No Council member objected. February 4, 1981 New Business Alderman Saccucci requested addition of an item concerning increasing of revenues. No Council member objected. Planning and Development Committee Alderman Nichols requeste that if a break were to be taken during the evening, it be before the Planning and Development Committee report. No Council member objected. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS Property Tax Mary Jane Noble, 338 Spencer Road, concerning the increasing property the budget to hold the taxes down. BEFORE COUNCIL: Ithaca, N.Y., addressed the Council_ tax, and asked the Council to prune COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Mayor Bor oni announced the designation of the softball. fields at Cass Park as Union Fields, a ceremony to take place in the Spring, or at the beginning of the softball season. The designation. took place as a result of the recommendation of the Ithaca Amateur Softball Association's Board of Directors of February 2, 1981 and a resolution of the Common Council of October 3, 1979. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: City Attorney Shapiro referred to a packet from the Planning Department to all aldermen with respect to the purchase of M.A.C. and said he had been in contact with the school district staff. Resolution By Alderman Boothroyd: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the purchase of the G.I.A.C. be referred to the Budget and Administration Committee. Carried Unanimously City Attorney Shapiro also reported that the two lawsuits with Cornell University continue. CITY CONTROLLER'S REPORT: In response to Al erinan Saccucci who, at a previous meeting, requested information relating to the unexpended lines in the 1980 budget and relating ultimately to the amount of cash surplus remaining from opera- tions in 1980, Dep. Controller Cafferillo reported that lie had prepared a line -by -line itemization of those amounts. $72,076 represents the results of operations for the fiscal year 1980. He said that the balance of unexpended appropriations has no direct relationship to the fund balance or to the available cash surplus; only to the result of opera- tions- -the amount of revenues received in excess of the expenses incurred. Alderman Saccucci requested that the surplus of $72,076 be used ex- clusively to reduce taxes in 1981; Mr. Cafferillo reported that this has already been done. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: A derman Schuler reported that the Work Plan for the Human Services Committee for 1981 includes working toward the establishment of a sobering up facility with Tompkins County, and asked the Council to support the Human Services Committee's work toward this goal. Kcsnl�rti.on - '�I_�I @r;n by Aldoi- iiiail Ii0112an RESOLVED, 'That the Common Council supports the Human Services Committee in assisting Tompkins County residents in forming a de -tox center. Carried Unanimously -3- February 4, 19N15 CHARTER AND ORDINANCE. COMMITTEE: Resolution of Common Council introducing proposed changes to zoning map and providing for public notice ana p>iblic hearing By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Holman BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 81- entitled "An Ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York" be, and it hereby is, introduced before to -° Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council shall hold a public hearing in the matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance, to be held in Council Chambers, City [fall, 108 E. Green St. in the City of Ithaca, New York on the 4th day of March, 1981 at 7:30 o'clock P.M., and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public hearing by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper, specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing will be held, and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance; such notice shall be published once at least fifteen days prior to the public hearing, and ') BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the City of Ithaca Board County of Planning $ Development and to the Tompkins Planning Board a true and exact copy of the proposed zoning �I ordinance for its report thereon. ORDINANCE NO. 81- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: SECTION 1, AMENDING ZONING MAP. "1. That the Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York, as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the following described area presently located in the R -3b Residential District is reclassified and changed to the R -2b Residential District classification: All that tract or area of land fronting on the west side of Linn Street extending west approximately 140 feet to the present boundary between R -21) and R -3b districts, and from the north bank of Cascadill.a Creek beginning with premises known as 110 -112 Linn Street and extending through premises known as No. 216 -218 Linn Street; and all that tract or area of land fronting on the east side of Linn Street between Linn and University Avenue, extending through property known as No. 128 University Avenue (Tax Map Parcel 47 -415) and thence north along the present boundary between R -3b and R -3a districts, approximately 175 feet east of Linn Street, including premises known as No. 115 through 219 Linn Street." 2. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby directed to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on said Zoning Map. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. 1lr 011 Carried Unanimously Common Council recessed at 8:50 p.111. C0111mull Coilllcl l T'econvc1led 411 ref;illilr sGSS1011 at 9:10, p.ln. UIi -4- February 4, 1981 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMMITTEE: Solid IYaste Recycling Committee Al erman Nichols reported on tie activities of the committee, commenting that she had discussed recycling with Frank Liguori of the Tompkins County Planning. There are three parts to the study being conducted:' (1) study of burning trash (probably on the site of the old hospital) (2) search for alternative landfills and (3) recycling, which was assigned to the County Environmental Management Council and County Planning Board. Alderman Nichols reported having had discussions with Mrs. Raff_ensperge1 Resolution By Alderman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That the Planning and Development Committee, during the month of February, shall enlist the services of a representative group of citizens to study recycling of solid waste materials on behalf of the City of Ithaca and present the list of members to the Common Council at the March meeting. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously On- street Parking -- Residential Neighborhood - street Al erman Nichols reporte that the committee has worked on on parking, and will continue to work on this 1.tem as time permits. Commons Advisory Board By Al erman Nichols: Seconded by Alderman Schuler BE IT RESOLVED, That the Commons Advisory Board is hereby requested to consider the project of publishing 20,000 copies of a Tourist Guide to the City of Ithaca and to advise and recommend concerning content:, design and financing before March meeting of Common Council. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Meeting Time Alderman Nichols announced that the Planning and Development Committee will meet on Wednesday, February 11, 1981, at 4:00 p.m. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Transportation Operating Assistance By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman. Saccucci W1- IEREAS, the City's Application for Section 18 Transportation Operating Assistance has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration, and W[IEREAS, the Board o Public author�zestllonMlDyocr »l�orexecute8thiseAglteement; that the Common Council NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council_ hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Section 18 Operating Assistance Grant Agreement. Carried Unanimously S.P.C.A. Contract Iy Alderman 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 the Tompkins Count S.P.C.A. in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, 0nd (iiat the i'o;r,()kias Cotutty i` s liereby designated the official Animal Control Agency for the City of Ithaca for the year 1981. Carried Unanimously -s- February 4, Gadabout Transfer By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the transfer of all appropriated 1980 funds and the assignment of all approved 1981 funds to Challenge Industries on behalf of the Gadabout Program upon the effective date of transfer as requested by the Tompkins County Chapter, American Red Cross. Carried Unanimously Civil Service Agreement By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Ithaca City School District for performance by the City of certain services in connection with Civil Service platters, in an amount not to exceed $12,724.24, which is the School District's share of said services. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously , Hirin& Freeze By Alderman—Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd l� RESOLVED, That this Common Council reaffirms its actions of March 7, 1979 which prohibits the hiring of any personnel, including part -time, seasonal and contractual positions, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee of Common Council have the power to act for emergency hiring of personnel, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this resolution will be in effect unt:ij rescinded by Common Council. Carried Unanimously i City Borrowing I By Al erman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 25 of Article 2 of the Local Finance Law of the State of New York, the City 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 State Aid Per Capita Revenue, by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, and that such note or notes shall be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the receipts of State Aid Per Capita for the current fiscal year 1981 with local banks, 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 Revenue Anticipation Notes before the close of said fiscal year. Carried Unanimously D.P.W. Roster By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci RESOLVED, That the 1981 Personnel Roster of the Department of Public Works be amended as requested by the Board of Public Works, in the Garage Section of the Construction and Maintenance Division, by adding one (1) Stock Manager; deleting one (1 ) Maintainer; and adding one (I) Maintenance Alan. Discussion followed on the floor. oil rh:, r��:�ol I�t i n:1 resi!)_tecl ,1s Eo7. 1 ,_,ivs ''i1 i'-1 c'.d '. 11, Nt: 1 i P'10 l l 5 I j' By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the 1981 Personnel Poster of the Department of Public Works be amended as requested by the Board of Public Works, in the Meter Section of the Water and Sc1 \rer I)ivi.sion, by adding one -half (1/2) Senior Engineering Aide; and :in the Map Record Section of the Water and Sewer D:ivis: ion, by adding one -half ( -1/2) Scaior Engineering Aide. Carried Unanimously 208 -6- February 4, 1981 By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the 1981 Personnel tRoster ofotile De artment of Public IVorks be amended as requested by ' Maintenance of Lines and Equipment Section of. the Water and Sewer Division, by deleting one (1) Carpenter; and adding one (1) 71aintainer. Carried Unanimously By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Dolman RESOLVED, That the 1981 Personnel Roster of the Department of Public Works be amended as requested by the Board of Public Works, in the Highways Section of the Construction and Maintenance Division, by adding one 1 Truck Driver. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows; Carried Unanimously Fire Department Authorized Equi mp ent By Alderman Gutenberger. Seconded by Alderman Saccucci.. RESOLVED, That the Fire Department be authorized to purchase the follow- ing equipment: 1 - two -way r. adio with charger 1.,100 1 - 10 -foot 5" 6 Flexcore suction hose 280 500' - 1 -1/2" hose ,18 250' - 3" hose and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these items be iaicluded. on the Authorized Equipment List in the 1981 Final Budget. Carried Unanimously Fire Department Purchase of Fire En ine erger: Seconded Alderman Saccucci By Al erm . WHEREAS, this Common Council, on Marchthe 1979, h`ingdof a 12�501GPM to the Seagrave Fire Apparatus, Inc. for fire engine, at a cost of $79,736, and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners, at the Regular meeting of. January 13, 1981, voted unanimously be honored, contract as it is apparent that the contract WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has been authorized by the Fire Commissioners to request that Council declare an emergency allowing the purchase of a truck without having to go to bid; NOW, FHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council declares that an emergency does exist and authorizes the Fire Chief to purchase a fire engine without the necessity of advertising for bids, at a cost not to exceed $68,000, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That payment for this engine be made from Capital Reserve #1S - Fire Engines. piscussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows Carried Unanimously Youth Bureau Authorized Equipment Iiy Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Schuler That. 1-110 `i'o. :`I1 h�.ire ?_�.i I)e authorized to purc}iz-ise the cnllowiniT 21 pairs ice skates $ 1,020 10 pairs roller skates 460 1 laminator and die cutter 7S0 1 van 10,000 -7- and February 4 , 15"81+ BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these items be included on the Authorized Equipment List in the 1981 Final Budget. Carried Unanimously G.I.A.C. Roster By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That the G.I.A.C. 1981 Personnel Roster be amended as follows: Remove: One (1) Recreation Leader position Add: One (1) Recreation Attendant position Carried Unanimously Audit By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Admini- stration Committee; in the total amount of $9,441.36, as listed on Audit Abstract #2/1981, be approved for payment. Discussion followed on the floor. ") A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously =ati CIRCLE GREENWAY COMMITTEE: Alderman Nichols reported that the committee have met and currently have several historic projects on which they are working. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Human Services Coalition Alderman Holman reported that the Coalition are working on the 1981 Work Plan on which several city projects are shown. NEW BUSINESS: License Fees By Alderman Saccucci: Seconded by Alderman Boronkay RESOLVED, That the charges made by the City for licenses and encroach- ments be referred to the Budget and Administration Committee for review and update. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows; Carried Unanimously Zoning Code By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Boothroyd RESOLVED, That the Zoning Code be looked at in the area that sets up the timetable for procedures to be followed in the filing of zoning appeals and that this matter be referred to the Charter and Ordinance Committee Carried Unanimously Water Supply Alderman Dennis reported receiving a call by a resident concerned with the water supply of the City of Ithaca; Mayor BOrdoni responded that he had attended meetings with Board of Representatives and Town of Ithaca with respect to the water table. Long -range water supply will be investigated over the next few years. � ADJOURNMENT: i Un a motion the meeting adjourned at 9:56 p.m. G // v t 1 `�� "� /l u tit v sc�11 A. Rundle, City " Ilc1 OT'C�Onl, 1�iayo B r