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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1981-12-22t N W Q Q L COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 7:30 P.M. 371 December 22, 1981 PRESENT: Mayor - Bordoni Aldermen (8) - Banfield, Dennis, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery ABSENT: Aldermen (2) - Boothroyd (Excused), Boronkay OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller - Spano Personnel Administrator - Collins City Engineer - Cox Fire Chief - Tuckerman Dep. Controller - Cafferillo Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella City Attorney - Shapiro Building Commissioner - Hoard Police Chief - Herson City Clerk - Rundle Mayor Elect - Shaw Aldermen Elect - Killeen, Myers Supervisor, Town of Ithaca - Noel Desch Public Works Commis - Schickel, Cleveland PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bor oni le all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: By�rman Slattery: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the December 2, 1981 meeting be approved as recorded by the Clerk. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Planning and Development Committee Alderman Nichols requested the adilition of two resolutions calling for public hearings at the February Meeting -- Boardman House, Abandoned School Buildings. No Council Member objected. Budget and Administration Committee Alderman Gutenberger requested an Executive Session relative to Item E on the Agenda (Department of Public Works Realignment). Alderman Gutenberger also requested the addition of Item_ F, Filling of position in Planning and Development Department. Under NEW BUSINESS Alderman Gutenberger requested consideration of an item, City Facilities. No Council member objected. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: By Alderman Nic ols: Seconded by Alderman Slattery LOCAL LAW NO. A LOCAL LAW AMENDING ARTICLE II ENTITLED "CITY OFFICERS," SPECIFICALLY SECTION 2.26 THEREOF ENTITLED "COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION" BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council_ of the City of Ithaca, New Yor1c, as follows: Section 1. Amending Article II entitled "City Officers" specifically Section 2.26 thereof entitled "Community Development Commission" Subdivision 2 of Section 2.26 of the City of Ithaca Charter is hereby amended to read as follows: 372 -2- December 22, 1981 "2. Establishment of the Community Development Commission. The Common Council of the City of which shall be known as the City of Commission (the "Commission "), said a period of five years from the date Secretary of State." The existence Commission is hereby extended for an Ithaca hereby creates a commission Ithaca Community Development Commission to be in existence for this law is filed with the of the go mmunit Develo ment a itional ive year perio . Section 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately upon in the Office of the Secretary of State. Carried Unanimously Pro osed Chan a to Zonin Ordinance -- Abandoned School Buildi By Al erman Nichols: Secon e by Al erman Sc ule.r WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Board, in a resolution December 22, 1981, referred to Common Council a proposal for the Zoning Ordinance concerning the conversion of previously public school buildings to private use;. filin of amending closed NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 81-..!,.entitled . "An ordinance amending 830.26 of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be and it hereby is introduced before the 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 the Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East. Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on the 3rd day of February 1982, 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 shd1l.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 Tompkins County.Planning Board and Charter and Ordinance Committee a true and exact copy of the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance for its report thereon, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Planning and Development Board is directed to review and consider the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance and to issue a recommendation concerning adoption of the proposal to Common Council prior to or at the public hearing of February 3, 1982. Carried Unanimously Recommendation for New Special Permit Regulations Add the following paragraphs to 930.26 -C-•4, "Specific standards applicable to certain uses requiring special permits," immediately following the paragraphs concerning "Neighborhood retail or service commercial facility in R -2 and R -3 districts ": "Conversion of public school buildings to private use a. The applicant must furnish information as to the specific use, the specific goods or services offered, and the nature, size and hours of operation of the facility proposed, in sufficient detail to enable the Board of Appeals to determine the probable impacts of the proposal. In addition, the applicant must provide an elevation of each side of the building for which exterior charges are proposed detailing said changes. b. In reviewing any proposal, the Board of Appeals shall consider among other items the following: 1. The reduction in open space, recreational space, and /or community facilities as a result of the conversion, and actions or arrangements proposed to mitigate the reduction in accordance with community needs, ^I I� i r— co W Q Q -3- December 22, IM 2. The extent to which safety hazards are created or minimized for surrounding residents, 3. The likelihood of significant changes in the composition of the surrounding neighborhood as a result of the conversion, 4. The extent to which the proposed use aids in the solution to neighborhood or City identified problems, and 5. The probably social and financial impacts of the proposal on the City at large. c. The Board of Appeals shall review more favorably a request which proposes the re- use /rehabilitation of existing buildings than one which requires demolition. d. Before hearing the appeal, the Board must have written response on the proposal from a majority of those notified by the appellant as required in the procedures set forth in 830.58. This response, as well as that expressed at the public hearing, shall be a principal factor in the Board's decision to grant the special permit." Pro osed Chan es to Zonin Ordinance -- Boardman House By Al erman Nic ols: Secon e by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the Common Council has been requested by the Board of Repre- sentatives of Tompkins County to consider the zoning reclassification of the Boardman House and other County owned buildings in the Court House area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 81 entitled "An ordinance amending the Zoning Map of Chapter 30 entitled 'Zoning' of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code" be and it hereby is introduced before the 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 the CTiuncil Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East Green Street in the City of Ithaca, New York, on the 3rd day of February 1982, at 7:30 p.m., and BE IF 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 Tompkins County Planning.Board, the Charter and Ordinance and Planning and Development Committees a true and exact copy of the proposed amendment to the zoning map for its report thereon, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Planning and Development Board is directed to review and consider the proposed amendment to the zoning map and to issue a recommendation concerning adoption of the proposal to Common Council prior to or at the public hearing of February 3, 1982. Carried Unanimously • BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Modification of Contract y Alderman Guten erger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, this Common Council, at the December 2, 1981 meeting, approved a contract with William L. Holcomb Assoc. for the period 1 January 1982 to 31 December 1982 in the amount of $12,000; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the terms of this contract be amended to be for the period January 1, 1982 to June 30, 1982 in the amount of $6,000. Carried Unanimously 374 L ' -4- December 22, 1981 Six Mile C.reek Wall Repairs By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Saccucci WHEREAS, the existing retaining wall bounding the north side of Six Mile Creek starting at the easterly bounds of Wilcox Press parking lot; thence proceeding westerly along the north side of Six Mile Creek to the Clinton Street Bridge, also erected by the City of Ithaca at public expense, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is desirous of repairing said wall which was damaged by the flood on or about October 27, 1981, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is not obligated. to perform said repairs or replacement, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires not to incur present or future liability to adjacent or abutting property or property owners and uses, and WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca will repair said wall with the stipulation that all affected adjacent or abutting properties or property owners waive all City liability and future City responsibility for the repair and maintenance of said wall, and receive from said affected property owners necessary easements, deeds, or other necessary agreement to that end, and WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee of the City of Ithaca Common Council recommends approval of the necessary repairs by the Department of Public Works; BE IT RESOLVED, That these necessary repairs are to be determined by the Superintendent and Board of Public Works as approved by the Common Council,-and shall be done contingent upon the receipt of the afore- mentioned necessary waivers, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City, by appropriate legal documents shall obtain the right, jurisdiction and authority to approve or disapprove any construction, use or activity that may affect said wall or limit its accessibility for inspection as may be required. Carried Unanimously Water Pollution Control Facility y Al erman uten erger: Secon ed by Aldermen Slattery and Banfield WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden formed a joint Sewer System Planning Committee in March 1979 to develop at least two alternatives for the ownership and operation of the proposed new Wastewater Treatment Facility serving a significant portion of the Greater Ithaca area, and WHEREAS, the Sewer System Planning Committee following in- depth study, long negotiations, and many compromises by all parties involved, has presented the alternatives for consideration by the governing bodies of the three municipalities, and WHEREAS, the three municipalities compromise for joint ownership of Facility, and further negotiated to arrive at a the proposed Wastewater Treatment WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has carefully considered the alternatives presented by the Sewer System Planning Committee and a compromised proposal, and ki WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has concluded that it would be in its besi.l interests to construct a new Wastewater Treatment Facility as a jointly -owned facility with its neighbors in the Towns of Ithaca and Dryden; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca accepts the joint ownership proposal and authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement entitled, "Joint Sewer Agreement- -City of Ithaca and Town of Ithaca and Town of Dryden" and dated December 22, 1981. -5- December 22, s1 Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Gutenberger and Mayor Bordoni expressed thanks to:Town of Ithaca Supervisor Noel Desch and other members of the committee who have worked on this project. The question of the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Dennis Aye Gutenberger Aye Banfield Aye Slattery Aye Schuler Aye Nichols Aye Saccucci Aye Holman Aye 1� Boothroyd Absent Boronkay Absent Ayes (8) Absent (2) i Carried Supervisor Noel Desch delivered the following comments to the Council: "Dear Friends: It is a pleasure for me to be with you during your last official (o meeting of 1981. It somehow seems easier to adjust to the fact that (v we end one administration by having the opportunity to set in place W a mechanism which will assure an unprecedented level of intermunicipal Q cooperation among our communities well into the next century. I want to thank you, Mayor Bordoni, for joining with me to make the personal commitment to bring the parties together as often as necessary to complete our work on this landmark joint ownership agreement. We could not have come so very far without your leadership and the dedi- cation, knowledge, positive attitude and creativity of all of the members of our negotiating team and members of our governing boards. In particular Don Slattery, John Gutenberger, Dave Banfield, Ken Walker, Clarence Cleveland, Jerry Schickel, Doris Walsh, Doris Brown, Bob Allan, • Phil Cox, Don Kinsella, Bob Dingman, Dom Cafferillo, Joe Spano, Larry Fabbroni, Shirley "Raffensperger, Frank Liguori, Jim Buyoucos, Marty Shapiro and others whom I no-doubt have neglected. You all have reason to be proud of your.accomplishment in bringing about what some of us a few years ago would have characterized as the impossible dream. You have presented your community with a Christmas present that will benefit the city, as well as the town, for genera- tions. We in the town expect to follow suit on New Year's eve." Filling o£ Position in Planning and Development Department By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Nic ols RESOLVED, That the Director of Planning and Development is hereby authorized to hire Marie F. Corina as Senior Stenographer at Step 5 with a 1982 salary of $11,287. Carried Unanimously The Common Council adjourned into Executive Session at 8:12 p.m. to discuss Agenda Item E, Department of Public Works Realignment. The Common Council reconvened in Regular Session at 9:10 p.m. Department'of Public Works Realignment By Alderman Gutenberger: Seconded by Alderman Slattery BE IT RESOLVED, in regard to the division of Engineering and Utilities: 1. That the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (W$S) be abolished and the position of Director of Water $ Sewer operations be created to be placed in the Executive Union 1982 Compensation Plan, Grade 2 - $17,625 to $25,085, salary to be determined upon promotion or appointment in accordance with the Personnel Manual. 2. That the City Engineer assume the additional responsibility to head the Division of Engineering and Utilities at a salary of $35,426 per annum to reflect this broadened operational responsi- bility. 3. That the positions of Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Opera- tor and Assistant Chief Sewage Treatment Plant Operator be created i 376 M December 22, 1981 to be placed in the 1982 CSEA Administrative Contract Compensation Plan for 40 hours, $12,986 to $19,221, salary to be determined upon promotion or appointment in accordance with the Personnel Manual and appropriate collective bargaining agreement. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED; in regard to the Division of Streets and Facilities: 1.' That the Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works (DPW) head that division at a salary of $33,292 per annum for assuming the additional responsibility. 2. That the Parks. Supervisor position be abolished and that the press Building and Grounds section be divided into a grounds section an V, buildings section, each with its own supervisor, and that these divisions be assigned to the streets and facilities division for all matters of administration and operational controls. That the j position of Building, Parks and Grounds Supervisor (2) be established and placed in the 1982 Compensation Plan for employees covered by the Executive Union, Grade 1, $16,386 to.$23,324, salary to be determined upon promotion or appointment in accordance with k the Personnel Manual. 3. That the current tree trimming and forestry activities be elimina- ted and that the assigned personnel be retained and reassigned equally responsible work assignments at current salary and /or wages, and overall reduction in force, through attrition (retirement, resignation) be implemented as occasion allows. 4. That the position'of Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be created to provide for implementation of all city -owned automotive, construction and miscellaneous engine- powered equipment, and placed in the Executive Union 1982 Compensation Plan, Grade 1, $16,386 to $23,324, salary to be determined upon promotion or appointment in accordance with the Personnel Manual. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the salary of the Superintendent of Public Works be increased to the amount of $37,449. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That said salaries become effective in 1982 when the Board of Public Works deems appropriate. Tabling Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That the resolution relative to Department of Public Works Realignment be tabled. The ques.tion of the adoption of the foregoing tabling resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Holman Aye Schuler Aye Gutenberger Nay Saccucci Nay Banfield Nay Slattery Nay Nichols Nay Boothroyd Absent Dennis Aye Boronkay Absent Ayes (3) Nays (5) Absent (2) Motion Defeated The question of the adoption of the main resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Dennis Nay Gutenberger Aye Banfield Nay Slattery Aye Schuler Nay Nichols Aye Saccucci Aye Holman Nay Boothroyd Absent Boronkay Absent Ayes (4) Nays (4) Absent (2) I f i I Common Council Resolution jAl S WHEREAS: The current employee health insurance program (Blue,Cross /Blue Shield) has been affected by unprecedented rate increases. AND WHEREAS: A more cost effective alternative has been thoroughly studied by the administration and employees, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:.. That the Common Council agree to the following: (1) To terminate the current health insurance program as'soon as possible. , (2) To adopt, in its place, a self- funded plan of health benefits as described in the attached documents (Schedule C). Said benefits cannot be modified in any way without the joint approval of the Council and each collective bargaining unit. (3) It is understood and agreed that -each employee will continue to receive those benefits as negotiated by their respective union. _ (4) To continue the present Labor Management Health Insurance Committee to monitor the effectiveness of the new plan. The committee to j consist of a representative from each collective bargaining -unit and representation from the administration and Council. The committee will act in an advisory capacity with the following general functions: a. Review effectiveness of the appointed claims administrator. b.- Monitor claim processing to assure compliance with plan - • benefits. C. Suggest methods for improving claims service. (5) To set aside in trust, budgeted funds for the purpose of paying claims and applicable administrative expenses as per Schedule A. (6) To authorize Independent Risk Management Group, Inc. to establish said plan as soon as possible. i � SSS Page 1 of 5 Self- Funded Budget Claims Fund (1) $ 352,000 Stop Loss "insurance (2) 20,000 I _ Claims Administration.and set up costs (3) 28,000 $ 400,000 (1) - Monies set aside to pay actual claims cost (2) Aggregate- and. specif ic excess insurance coverage to limit the liability of the plan.to expected or normal claims. This cost is guaranteed. (3) Administration includes all•necessary.services to properly establish the plan and process claim payments (Schedule B). This cost is guaranteed. Page 3 of 5 te_ o� Schedule A City of Ithaca Medical Benefits Budget } 9/1/81- 9;1/82 Current Premium Contracts No. Annual Cost Total Cost Individual 94 $ 447.00 $ 42,018 Family 315 1,163.40 366,471 Medicare 72 244.92 17,634 Total $ 426,123 Self- Funded Budget Claims Fund (1) $ 352,000 Stop Loss "insurance (2) 20,000 I _ Claims Administration.and set up costs (3) 28,000 $ 400,000 (1) - Monies set aside to pay actual claims cost (2) Aggregate- and. specif ic excess insurance coverage to limit the liability of the plan.to expected or normal claims. This cost is guaranteed. (3) Administration includes all•necessary.services to properly establish the plan and process claim payments (Schedule B). This cost is guaranteed. Page 3 of 5 te_ o� SCHEDULE S r 1. The Claims Administrator will provide and distribute employee and spousal and enrollment cards. . - identification cards, claims forms, 2. The Claims Administrator will be available [o answer questions regarding claims procedures by employees of the Client. Plan participants will have the right to call the Claims Administrator toll -free to facilitate this procedure. 3. The Claims Administrator will answer questions of medical facilities, doctors and various medical personnel regarding the benefit plan coverages as they relate to employees` claims. k. The Claims Administrator will receive and review submissions for benefits in accordance with the Plan Document and will remit payment for covered expenses. • 5. The Claims Administrator will notify employee of any denial of claim. 6. The Claims Administrator will send a copy of the claim-draft to the employee each time a claim is paid. 7. The Claims Administrator will forward new claim forms to employees along with claim draft according to procedures determined by the Claims Administrator. 8, The Claims Administrator will provide self- addressed envelopes_fbr sub- mission of claims. 9. The Claims Administrator -will.effectively manage Aoss- control= .through: (a) Utilization of coordination of benefits (b) -,No Fault-Automobile (c)-: Subrogation- Filings (d) Adherence to hospital agreements for discounts r, 10. The Claims Administrator will - provide monthly claims analysis-reports-in full.detail. I1.- The-Claims Administrator . will prepare - internal Revenue-Service- or-other -. regulatory forms or reports to reflect.payments or other - 'required information. II ' I%MPO� 12. The Claims Administrator will-investigate-claim abuses. 13. The Claims Administrator ..will= provide-actuarial services including annual cost projection, - estimates for plan modification, and.¢eserve estimates.- r � •I city of Ithaca Cost Comparison _ 7/1/81 it Current Premium (Schedule A) Less: State -wide rate effective 7/1/81 Contracts No. Annual Cos: Individual 94 $ 505.80 Family 315 1,317.12 Medicare 72 505.80 4, 41� Schedule Q $426,123. Total Cost $ 47,545. 414,892. 36,417. 498,854. Difference $ 72,731. 19 0 CURRENT LIMIT OF COVERAGE HOSPITAL PLAN Days of Care �a Accommodations In- Hospital Extras Normal Maternity 1-0 [7 R- Newborn Nursey Care Surgical - Medical Plan Surgery Asst. Surgeon Anesthesia X -Ray and Laboratory Tests Radiation Therapy In Hospital Medical 5 Intensive Medical Care Initial Visit Initial Diagnostic History S Physical Above for New Patient or Major Illness Follow up examination In- Patient Psychotherapy In- Hospital Prolonged Care Consultations Emergency Accident Care Exhibit "C" 365 Semi-Private Intensive Care Units Paid -in -Full Payment in Full to all Female: enrolled in the program Paid -in -full Participating .Physicians will accept Blue Shield payments a! payment in full regardless of persons income Paid in Full. Paid in Full Paid in Full 1 Provided on a paid in.full ba: regardless of where rendered home, office or hospital Paid. in Full Paid in Full Paid in Full' Paid in Full Paid in Full Paid in full Paid in Full No limit to number of consulta regardless of where performed Paid in Full Maternity Care Caesarean Home and Office Medical Visits Major Medical-'Plan Maximum Limits Limits Per Year Deductible Deductible Co- Insurance Carry Over Deductible Out- Patient Psychiatric Care Reinstated Statewide Benefits Inpatient mental -and nervous benefits Physical for employees over -age 50 Dependent Student Paid in full Paid in full to all females enrolled in the program Provided by Major Medical $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $50 $150 80% of Fiist $2000, 100 % of balance up to $1,000,000 90 Days $20 per treatment up to $1000 per year (365 day's vs. 120 days) (limit $50) (former Servicemen covered after age 25) llw_.� -7- Mayor Bordoni voted Aye to break the tie. Carried ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. December 22, 1177. 1 P-,�PL . olzzVV� J se . Rundle, City Uler r n or oni, Mayor