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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-1982-01-01COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 11:00 A.M. 379. January 1, 1982 PRESENT: Mayor - Bordoni Mayor -elect - Shaw Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Boothroyd, Dennis, Gutenberger, Holman, Nichols, Saccucci, Schuler, Slattery Aldermen -elect (6) - Clynes, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Killeen, Myers, Schlather ABSENT: Alderman (1) - Boronkay (excused) OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella Dep. City Controller - Cafferillo Personnel Administrator - Collins City Chamberlain - Wright Dep. City Clerk - Paolangeli City Clerk - Rundle (y) Purchasing Agent - Clynes N Building Commissioner - Hoard W Police Chief - Herson < In addition to those listed above, many friends, relatives, and Q interested citizens were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Bordoni led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. DISMISSAL OF OUTGOING COUNCIL: • Mayor Bor oni excused the outgoing council members: Boothroyd, Boronkay, Gutenberger, Nichols, Saccucci and Slattery. Alderman Nichols commented that she did not feel that the city has been well served by the division that has traditionally existed between the County Board of Representatives and the Common Council. She said she expects to attend the Common Council meetings regularly to serve as a liaison from the City of Ithaca to the County Board of Representatives to make regular reports. Alderman Boothroyd commented that it has been a pleasure to serve on the Common Council, even with differences which existed sometimes, and that he will indeed miss it. Alderman Saccucci commented that he has enjoyed the 16 years he has served on the Common Council and will make every effort to cooperate with the future administration. Mayor Bordoni expressed pleasure for having worked with a council who have served the city for many years in a dedicated, sincere manner, who have taken a not very progressive city and turned it into a progressive, attractive one. OATH OF OFFICE - -MAYOR SHAW: Mayor Bordoni called Mayor -elect Shaw to the rostrum where he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Mayor by the City Clerk. He then turned the reins of government over to Mayor Shaw by presenting him with gavel, symbol of authority as chairman of the Common Council and other municipal boards; and with badge of office symbolizing authority as head of the Police Department. Mayor Shaw addressed former Mayor Bordoni: "Ray, before you depart, on behalf of the entire city, the outgoing aldermen, incoming aldermen and, most importantly, myself, I would like to present you with this gavel as a symbol of the office you have held so admirably, proudly and well. There are no words I can state to express adequately our 380 -2- January 1, 1982 appreciation for your dedicated service, your hours and your leader- ship. I leave this with you with all best wishes in your future." Former Mayor Bordoni accepted the gavel, with thanks. OATH OF OFFICE -- ALDERMEN - ELECT: Mayor aw ca e ected aldermen to the rostrum to be The newly a sworn in to their respective offices. Aldermen Schlather, First Ward; Myers, Second Ward; Holdsworth, Third Ward; Killeen, Fourth Ward; and Hoffman, Fifth Ward took the oath of office and were sworn in by the City Clerk. Mayor Shaw presented the with temporary aldermanic badges of office, and congratulated them on their election. FILLING VACANCY - -FIRST WARD: Mayor S a_ w entertaine nominations from the floor for the position of alderman for the First Ward, due to the resignation of Alderman Donald J. Slattery, term to expire December 31, 1982. Alderman Schlather nominated Margaret L. Clynes for the position and his nomination was seconded by Alderman Dennis. Hearing no further nominations from the floor, Mayor Shaw asked for a resolution to close nominations. Resolution To ose Nominations - By Al erman Sc Cl lather: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That the nomination for the position of alderman for the First Ward be closed. Carried Unanimously A vote on the resolution nominating Margaret L. Clynes for the position of First Ward alderman resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Schlather, Myers, Holdsworth, Killeen, Hoffman, Dennis, Schuler, Banfield Abstention (1) - Holman Carried Mayor Shaw called the newly elected alderman to the rostrum to be sworn in. Alderman Clynes took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Mayor Shaw congratulated Alderman Clynes and presented her with a temporary aldermanic badge of office. MAYOR'S COMMENTS: Mayor Shaw expressed deep appreciation to those who urged him twice to run for Office of Mayor; to his family, particularly his wife, Gail, who bore up under the effort, enthusiasm and energy that it took. He thanked the many fine citizens of Ithaca who worked on the campaign on all sides - -those citizens who got involved in the politi- cal process and worked hard to express issues loud and clear, worked hard to boost their particular candidate, which is a vital process. He commented that this community is so filled with able people; our human resources exceed all other communities he has ever been familiar with, and he thinks it is a great benefit that they serve on all the volunteer, active organizations, agencies and committees. He said lie feels that they need to urge more of those individuals to recognize 0 the vital importance of elective office and serve and run for electivel_ office. Especially to those involved in the selection process, in the voting, he extended his particular thanks. Mayor Shaw commented that his opponent did an outstanding job; he does not welcome him back to private life, but looks forward to hint being actively involved in civic affairs because he is representative of the fine quality of candidates on all sides. Mayor Shaw said lie hopes in the future they, as a new, energetic council, can instill a great deal of interest in all citizens to be -3- January 1, 198 1 actively involved in the public and political process. Ile expressed thanks from his family to the community at large and particularly to those who have said, "this is important and vital; we need the finest candidates we can select." He commented that lie felt humbled at having been chosen and elected and sincerely hopes he can live up to their expectations. Also, to the Council, he extended the hope that as they go into 1.982 and 1983 they can prove to be an agressive, hard working group- - debating, expressing their views brashly and agressively and coming forward with the best solutions they can find to the future problems as they develop. ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Shaw entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Acting Mayor. Alderman Dennis nominated Alderman David Banfield for the position and his nomination was seconded by Alderman Hoffman. Hearing no further nominations from the floor, Mayor Shaw asked for (y) a resolution to close nominations. (\J Resolution To Close Nominations lij By Alderman chu er: econ e by Alderman Killeen ,-r RESOLVED, That the nomination for the position of Acting Mayor be < closed. Carried Unanimously A vote on the resolution nominating Alderman David Banfield for the position of Acting Mayor resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Alderman Banfield took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. 0 ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Shaw entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Alternate Acting Mayor. Alderman Holdsworth nominated Alderman James Dennis for the position and his nomination was seconded by Alderman Schuler. Resolution To Close Nominations By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That the nomination for the position of Alternate Acting Mayor be closed. Carried Unanimously A vote on the resolution nominating Alderman James Dennis for the position of Alternate Acting Mayor resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Alderman Dennis took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Acting City Judge Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for the appointment of • John A. Ward, 517 Warren Place, to the position of Acting City Judge for a term of office to expire December 31, 1982. Resolution By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of John A. Ward to the position of Acting City Judge for a term of office to expire December 31, 1982. Carried Unanimously Atty. Ward took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. 382 -4- January 1, 1982 City Attorney Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for the appointment of Paul N. Tavelli, 601 Warren Place, to the position of City Attorney for a term of office to expire December 31, 1983. Resolution By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Paul N. Tavelli to the position of City Attorney. Carried Unanimously Atty. Tavelli took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. city Prosecutor Mayor S a requested approval of the Council for the appointment of R. James Miller, 213 Bryant Avenue, to the position of City Prosecutor for a term of office to expire December 31, 1983. Resolution By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of R. James Miller to the position of City Prosecutor. Carried Unanimously Atty. Miller took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Board of Public Works Mayor Shaw requeste support of the Council for the reappointment of Gerald P. Schickel, 202 Sunrise Road, and J. Kenneth Walker, 430 Richard Place as commissioners of the Board of Public Works for terms of office to expire December 31, 1984. Resolution By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That this Council supports the reappointment of Gerald P. Schickel and J. Kenneth Walker as commissioners of the Board of Public Works for terms of office to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Board of Zoning Appeals May -- or Slaw requested support of the Council for the appointment of Elizabeth J. Bagnardi, 227 Valley Road, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984. Resolution By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of Elizabeth J. Bagnardi to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Commons Advisory Board Mayor Shaw requested support of the Council for the appointment of Robin Fisher Cisne, 108 Bridge Street, and reappointment of Gerald P. Schickel, 202 Sunrise Road; and Jules Lichter, 7 Bean Hill Lane, to the Commons Advisory Board for terms of office to expire December 31, 198 (as representatives at- large, of BPW and tax- benefit district, respectively). 0 Resolution By Alderman Schuler: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of Robin Fisher Cisne, and reappointment of Gerald P. Schickel. and Jules Lichter to the Commons Advisory Board for terms of office to expire December 31, 1983 Carried Unanimously -5- dmarks Preservation Commissi li January 1, 19383 mayor Shaw requested support of the Council for the appointment of Raymond A. DiPasquale, 203 Wycoff Avenue, to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for a term of office to expire December 37., 1984. Resolution y �laerman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schuler RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of Raymond A. DiPasquale to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984. ® Carried Unanimously BUDGET AND A ➢MINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Designation ot Utticial Depositories by Alderman dolman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 3 -7 of the City Charter, the Tompkins County Trust Company and the First Bank of Ithaca be, and they are, hereby designated as the official depositories of all City funds for the year 1982, as follows: d--,- TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY (U ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER W City of Ithaca General Fund 01 201 001004 < City of Ithaca, Payroll Fund 04 201 001004 < Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges 01 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #11 - Parks and Recreation Areas 02 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #14 - Parking Areas 03 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #15 - Fire Engine Replacement 04 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #16 - Development of Water Sources OS 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #17 - Sewer Construction 06 201 001055 '16 Capital Reserve Pund #20 - W. Hill Water and Sewer Replacement 08 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #22 - Bus Replacement 09 201 001055 Employees Group Insurance Deductions 03 201 001004 Employees Withholding for Social Security 07 201 001004 Employees N.Y.S. Withholding Tax 08 201 001004 Employees U.S. Savings Bonds 09 201 001004 N.Y.S. Policemen's $ Firemen's Retirement System 11 201 001004 N.Y.S. Employees Retirement System 12 201 001004 Stewart Park Zoo 05 201 001004 Guaranty and Bid Deposits OS 201 001004 Fire Dept. Savings Bank Life Insurance 05 201 001004 City Tax Sale Redemption 05 201 001004 Health Facility Rental Agreement 05 201 001004 Deposits on Water Meters 05 201 001004 Sale of Unclaimed Property Abandoned Vehicles 05 201 001004 Commons Assessment Advance Payments 05 201 001004 Commons Assessment Fund 01 101 071795 Federal Revenue Sharing 02 201 001004 The Northeast Bus Run 02 201 068794 Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account) 21 301 012261 Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assn. (Time Account) 22 301 012261 • Cemetery Fund (Time Account) 21 301 023298 M.C. Hillick Memorial Fund ('time Account) 21 301 140723 Storms Cemetery Fund (Time Account) 23 301 023298 Holmes -Stamp Cemetery Fund (Time Account) 22 301 023298 FIRST BANK OF ITHACA ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER City of Ithaca, Water $ Sewer Fund 267 010109 City of Ithaca, Construction Fund 267 010842 Firemen's Relief Fund 267 010001 Carried Unanimously 384 _6_ January 1, 1982 Desi nation of Official News a er By Al erman Holman: Secon e by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 7 -16 of the City Charter, The Ithaca Journal be, and it is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 1982. Carried Unanimously Collateral To Secure De osits By Alderman Holman: Secon e by Alderman Killeen RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust Company and the First Bank of Ithaca, as reported, be approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried Unanimously Public Em to ees Blanket Bond By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 11 of the Public Officers Law, the following Bond, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be, and is, hereby approved in all respects for the year 1982. Insuri ng Agreement No. 1 $250,000 Royal Globe Insurance Co. Honesty Insurin A reement No. 3 $250,000 Royal Globe Faithful Per ormance Insurance Co. Blanket Bond Coverage Carried Unanimously Desi nation of Re ular NleetinLy Dates and Hours By Alderman Holman: E y A-Rderman Schuler RESOLVED, That regular meetings of the Common Council for 1982 be held at 7:30 p.m., on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Common Council Chambers, at City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York. Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 12:00 Noon. Carried Unanimously J ep A. Rundle, City Clexk William R. Shaw, Mayor