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COMMON COUNCIL. PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. February 3, 1982
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Aldermen (10) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman,
Killeen, Myers, Schlather, Schuler
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Tavelli
City Controller - Spano
Dep. City Controller - Cafferillo
Police Chief - Herson
Director, Youth Bureau - Cutia
City Engineer - Cox
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Director, Planning P, Development - Van Cort
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Tompkins County Board of Representatives members: Ethel Nichols,
f` Bryant Robey, Stuart Stein
Commissioners, Board of Public Works - Schickel
(� City Clerk - Rundle
W PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Q Mayo— r Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
ByByAleerman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the January 1 and January 6, 1982
meetings be approved as recorded by the Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
• ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Planning and Development Committee
Alderman Dennis requested that Agenda Item XI -B include a resolution
regarding creation of a hydropower commission.
No Council member objected.
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderman Hoffman requested that Agenda Item XIV -E include a
resolution of referral concerning the City's purchase of new buses- -
the design of the buses.
No Council member objected.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
liousinl- Boar d of Review
Mayor Shaw requested a resolution supporting appointment of Jerome
B. True, Jr., 28 Cornell Street, to the Housing Board of Review for
a term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Resolution
By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That this Council-supports
True, Jr., 28 Cornell Street, to the
• term of office to expire December 31
Mr. True took the oath of office and
Alderman Clynes
the appointment of Jerome B.
Housing Board of Review for a
1984.
Carried Unanimously
was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Examining Board of Electricians
Tlayor ShairQueste a resolution supporting appointment of Kenneth
Meeker, 132 Fayette Street, to the Examining Board of Electricians
for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Resolution ,
By Alderman Holdswo
RESOLVED, That this
132 Fayette Street,
of office to expire
rth: Seconded by Alderman Myers
Council supports the appointment of Kenneth Decker,
to the Examining Board of Electricians for a term
December 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
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Mr. Decker took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Ithaca Youth Bureau Advisory Board
Mayor Shaw requested a resolution supporting appointment of Judith
Stage, 158 Pearsall. Place, to the Ithaca Youth Bureau Advisory Board
for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Resolution
By Alderman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of Judith Stage,
158 Pearsall Place, to the Ithaca Youth Bureau Advisory Board for a
term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Carried unanimously
Ms. Stage took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Commons Advisory Board
Mavor Shaw informed the Council that he was reappointing Peggy
Underwood, 312 Cayuga Heights Road, to the Commons-Advisory Board
for a term of office to expire Decec:')er 31, 1983.
Mayor Shaw informed the Council that lie was extending the term of
James Varricchio, 449 N. Aurora Street, to expire December 31, 1982.
*See p. 11- -Board of Fire Appeals.
4thaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
Mayor Shaw requested a resolution supporting appointment of Marcia
Cutting, 705 Mitchell Street, to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission for a tern of office to expire December 31, 1984, to
fill the vacancy caused by the expiration of term of Angelo DiGiacomo.
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of Marcia
Cutting, 705 Mitchell Street, to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
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Board of Police Commissioners
Mayor Shaw informed the Council that he was appointing David Wallace,
1102 E. State Street, to the Board of Police Commissioners for a term
of office to expire December 31, 1983.
Mr. Wallace took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City
Clerk.
Mayor Shaw informed the Council that he was appointing Jack Kiely,
103 Harvard Place, to the Board of Police Commissioners for a term of
office to expire December 31, 1984.
E n Revew haw red a resolution supporting appointment of William
, 400 DclVitt Park Apts., to the Design Review Board for a
term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Resolution
By Al erman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of William
Downing, 400 DeWitt Park Apts., to the Design Review Board for a
term of office to expire December 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously is
MAYOR'S NOMINATIONS TO TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARDS:
Mayor Shaw informed the Council he had made the following nominations
for appointment. to '1'ompki.ns County boards:
Tompkins County Youth Bureau Advisory Council
Aiss Margaret Shaw, 601 I Sezieca Street, to succeed Harold Johnson
for a three -year term to expire December 31, 1984
Tompkins County Planning Board
Z oid V. Ile.mming, 507 Pitchell. Street, rc�ppointmcnt for a term to
expire December 31, 1984
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February 3, 1982
Tompkins County Planning Board (cont'd)
Peter J. Rogers, Jr., fr.`6 N. Tioga Street, for a term to expire
December 31, 1984
Southern Tier East Regional Planning $ Development Board
William R. Shaw, Mayor, tor a term,: to expire December 31, 1983
Tompkins County Area Development Cb p. Board of Directors
William R. Shaw, Mayor, for a term..(` 1 year
Tompkins County Economic Advisor Board
10 Richard Boronkay, 150 Pearsall Place,—Tor a term of office to expire
December 31, 1984
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT:
Ithaca Youth Bureau Board
Mayor Shtiw regi,csted support for appointment of Robert Y:vits, 115
Giles Street, to the Ithaca Youth Bureau Board for a tern• to expire
December 31, 1984.
Resolution
$y Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That this Council supports the appointment of Robert Yavits,
115 Giles Street, to the Ithaca Youth Bureau Board for a term to
LA expire December 31, 1984.
Carried Unanimously
Q COMMUNICATIONS:
New York State Conference of Mayors
Mayor Shaw referred to the New York State Conference of Mayors which
was held in Syracuse on Saturday, January 23, 1982, saying he had
called the Conference to ask about attendance to determine whether
there would be merit in holding a mini- conference, but has not heard
back. He commented that he believes a similar event will be held in
April which he expects to hear about. He also requested that materials
from the January.•_.conference be mailed to him.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Cornell Heights Zonin g_ Case
Bryant Robey, member of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives
and chairman of the Cornell Heights Civic Association, addressed the
Council, giving them the history of the Cornell Heights Zoning Case
i which is not over with yet. The Board of Zoning Appeals denied the
appeal of Cornell University, and a month ago Justice Fisher handed
down a decision supporting the Board of Zoning Appeals. When his
order is made, Cornell University may appeal. Mr. Robey expressed the
hope that the Council, Mayor and City Attorney will continue to support
action initiated in 1980 by the Board of Zoning Appeals. He said that
the Cornell Heights Civic Association may consider entering the case
at the appeal stage.
City Attorney Tavelli commented that if there were no appeal made,
ultimately, if Cornell University wants to pursue the case, it would
be put on the court calendar for trial, but this would be many months
away. He said he is duty bound to represent the Board of Zoning
Appeals before the court, and would welcome comments from the Council.
Tompkins County Board of Representatives
Rep. Ethel Nichols reported on the activities of the Tompkins County
Board of Representatives, specifically regarding city appointments to
county boards and committees; she also commented on the preliminary
sales tax figures which have been going up steadily the past three
years.
Rep. Stuart Stein reported to the Council on the meetings of the Board
of Representatives regarding the disposition of the old county hospital
building. He reported that they are considering moving some of the
county functions into the buildin ; i.e., Social Services, Human Rights
and the Office for the Aging. He called attention to the impact this
move might have on the bus servic , and pointed out that there are
also long -term implications inasmuch as there is some possibility that
this may be the first of several other moves.
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The Chair referred the matter of the proposed moves to the Human
Services and Planning and Development Committees to look into from
their different perspectives.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Shaw called attention to three press releases which he had
prepared: Status to date of Collegetown Steering Committee;
Openness and Confidentiality in City Operations; and Rt. 96 Update.
He said copies of the releases are available to Council persons who
desire them.
CITY CLERK'S REPORT:
City Clerk Rundle reported that the Clerk's Office is concerned about
the City of Ithaca Municipal Code book which is outgrowing its size anu
is out of publication, and requested that a committee look into the
possibility of splitting the book into two volumes or getting new binders.
Alderman Schlather reminded the Council that the Administrative Code
also needs to be looKed at and incorporated into the Code.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
Petition - -C and D Transportation
City Attorney Tavelli reported that one communication (a petition)
from C and D Transportation Partnership for a bus run into the City
of Ithaca had been received by him. The Chair referred the petition
to the Charter and Ordinance Committee.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Nine We Point Unit II Nuclear Power Plan
ed by Alderman Schuler
and benefits of the Nine Mile Point Unit I1
dispute, and
By Alderman Dennis: secon
WHEREAS, the economic cost
Nuclear Power Plant are in
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Energy Commission has proposed that the Common
Council ask the Public Service Commission to halt construction pendin
determination of its economic cost benefits;
NOW , THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council, upon recom-
mendation of its Planning and Development Committee, does hereby
request that the Public Service Commission order construction on Nine
Mile Point Unit II be halted until a complete economic analysis of
the plant is done.
Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Shaw asked Alderman Dennis
if his committee had a chance to talk to representatives from NYSEG
or PSC. Alderman Dennis said they did not.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
City Clerk Rundle was directed to send a certified copy of the
resolution to the Public Service Commission.
Fall Creek er Proposal
Al erman Dennis n� referred erre to a report prepared by planning staff pro-
viding background and perspective to city officials as they begin
their involvement in this issue (copy circulated with agenda).
Resolution
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
BE IT RESOLVED, That the question of creating a hydropower commission
to investigate alternatives for hydropower generation within the City
of Ithaca be referred to the Planning and Development Committee of
Common Council for review and consideration, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Department of Planning and Develop-
ment be directed to assist and advise the Committee in this matter.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:"
Carried Unanimously
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Special Use Permit for Surplus Schools
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
A Resolution of Common Council accepting for review a proposed change
to the Zoning Ordinance and providing for public notice and public
hearing.
W11FREAS, a proposal for amending the Zoning Ordinance concerning the
1 conversion of previously closed public school buildings to private
use is now in preparation;
BE IT RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 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 March, 1982,
at 7:30 o'clock p.m., and
(Y) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk give notice of such public
N hearing by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper,
w specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing will
Q be held, and in general terms describing the proposed ordinance. Such
notice shall be published once at least fifteen days prior to the
Q public hearing, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith
to the Tompkins County Planning Board 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
i� ordinance and to_issue a recommendation concerning adoption of the
proposal to Common Council prior to or at the public hearing of March 3,
1982.
Reading of the above resolution was waived.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Aldermen Dennis and Schuler withdrew their motion.
Boardman House Rezoning
By Alderman Dennis; Seconded by Alderman Killeen
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. 82- 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 Council Chambers, City Hall, at No. 108 East Green Street
in the City of Ithaca, New York, on the 3rd day of March 1982, at
7:30 p.m., and
BE I1' 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
BL? IT FURTJHiR 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 pro-
posed amendment to the zoning map for its report thereon, and
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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
March 3, 1982.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Tle a Street IIrid e Construction
By Al erman Dennis: Secoiicre�c -may Alderman Barfield
WHEREAS, the bridge on Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek was
damaged in the flood of October 28, 1981, and
severely —'
WHEREAS, the bridge on several other occasions has been threatened by
high water and has contributed to flood damage in the neighborhood
because of its low elevation over the cree'r, and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Development Department, upon the request
of the Common Council, has prepared a study of the neighborhood impact,
of various solutions to the bridge, and
WHEREAS, that report has been reviewed and accepted by the Board of
Planning and Development, and the Planning and Development Committee,
with the additional recommendation that: the design details of the
bridge be compatible with those on the Aurora Street bridge and general
neighborhood character, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has recommended the construction of
a new higher vehicular bridge in accordance with the design and report
by the consulting engineers and the City Engineer;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
recommendation of =the
construction of a new
does hereby authorize
ti.on.
RESOLVED, That this Common Council does, upon
Planning and Development Committee, approve
bridge on Tioga Street over Cascadilla Creek arc`
the BPW to proceed with its design and construc-
For the record Alderman Hoffman commented that he doesn't feel the
present proposal satisfactorily addresses the flood hazard problem at
that site, and doesn't know if it ever could, given the design con-
straints. He feels there was an opportunity to examine innovative
ideas for changing traffic patterns which could have had beneficial
effects on the neighborhood. He also said he doesn't see the need to
act in haste on the bridge. He said it appears to him that preserva-
tion of the existing traffic patterns is the overriding objective, and
thinks the Council should admit the opportunity had been given them to
maximize flood control at.that bridge by replacing the bridge.
City Engineer Cox explained that the retaining wall will be several
feet deeper than before; therefore, danger of water washing out
behind the wall should be eliminated.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Plumbing Co e an Regulations Changos
Alderman Schlather reported that the committee are re- examining
Article 4 of Section 26 of the Code which concerns plumbing, and
added that the part being re- examined has nothing to do with the
technical aspects of the Plumbing and Drainage Code, but rather
relates to the application process, as well as administration and
protection of consumers in terms of liability insurance, bonding
and that type of thing. They are doing this within the constraints
of state law. He expressed the hope that they would have something
sahstantivc at the April meeting of the CowlciI -
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BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Police Department Standar ization of equipment
Resolution N1
By Alderman Holman: Seconclr:d by alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, this Common Counc;d has been requested by the City of Ithaca
Police Department to standardize on Controlonics voice equipment as
the type of equipment to be used in the City of Ithaca, and to
authorize the City to purchase approved equipment from the manufacturer,
or a representative thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City, for
reasons of efficiency, cowl:�ttability and economics, to approve such
standardization for the fc"'Iowing reasons:
1. The City of Ithaca Police Department presently has Controlonics
voice scrambler equipment installed in the mobile units and the
main communication desk.
2. Compatability is not possible with other brands of voice scrambling
equipment.
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3. The cost of maintenance, parts and service will be less than if
different types of equipment were being used;
W NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 103, Sub -
division 5 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, this
Q Common Council hereby authorizes the standardization of Controlonics
equipment as the type of such equipment to be used and purchased by
the City of Ithaca Police Department during the year 1982.
Carried.Unanimously
Resolution N2
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the City of Ithaca
Police Department to standardize on Motorola radio equipment as the
type of equipment-.to be used in the City of Ithaca, and to authorize
the City to purchase approved equipment from the manufacturer, or a
representative thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City for
reasons of efficiency, compatability and economics to approve such
standardization for the following reasons:
1. _'TheCi.ty of Ithaca Police Department presently has all Motorola
radio equipment and radio console.
2. This action will minimize the inventory of repair parts which
would have to be maintained for the service of said radio equip -
,nent.
3. Labor cost for maintenance and service of a standard type of
j equipment will be less than if required to service several
1 different types of equipment.
4. Present Motorola radio equipment has been satisfactory to the
uses of the City of Ithaca Police Department,
S. Standardization provides the need for only one service contract
for its entire radio system, whereas additional contractual
agreements would be required for other types of equipment;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 103, Sub-
division 5 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York,
this Common Council. hereby authorizes the standardization of Motorola
radio equipment as the type of such equipment to be used and purchased
by the City of Ithaca Police Department during the year 1982.
Carried Unanimously
Planning Department Personnel Roster
By Alderman flo] —inun: Seconded by :\lderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the 1982 Personnel Roster for the Planning Department
be amended to eliminate the Administrative Secretary (vacant) position
and add a Senior Stenographer position.
Carried Unanimously
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Assessment Roll Corrections
Resolution 1
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers
WHEREAS, the 1982 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included the
property known and numbered as 131 Cleveland Avenue, owned by Harriet
M. Lamb, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 554'(Sub. 4A) of the Real Property Tax
Law, the Director of Assessments has investigated an application for
the correction of an error in essential fact filed by said taxpayer,
and
WHEREAS, said investigation revealed that the building was demolished J
prior to March 1, 1981, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Assessments recommends that the assessed
value of 131 Cleveland Avenue be changed from $15,000 to $1,300;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1982 Tax Roll for the City
of Ithaca be amended to reduce the assessment of Tax Map No. 79 -8- -2,
131 Cleveland Avenue, from $15,000 to $1,300, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and
directed.to make the appropriate changes in the Tax Roll and prepare
a new tax bill for said property or make an. appropri.a.te refund if the
1982 City Taxes have been paid.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution N2
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
WHEREAS, the 1982 Tax Roll for the City of Ithaca included the
property known and numbered as 411 North Tioga Street, owned by
Mowry Randolph, and
WHEREAS, pursuant to
Law, the Director of
the correction of "an
and
Section 554 (Stib. 4A) of the Real Property Tax
Assessments has investigated an application for
error in essential fact filed by said taxpayer, 0.
WHEREAS, said investigation revealed that an Aged Exemption in the
amount of $21,500 was omitted, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Assessments recommends that the assessed
value of 411 North Tioga Street be changed from $43,000 to $21,500;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1982 Tax Roll for the City
of Ithaca be amended to reduce the assessment of Tax Map No. 49 -4 -10,
411 North Tioga Street, from $43,000 to $21,500, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and
directed to make the appropriate changes in the Tax Roll and prepare
a new tax bill for said property or make an appropriate refund if the
1982 City Taxes have been paid.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
1981 Flood Damage Capital Project
BY—A-1 erman Holman: Seconde —d 6y Alderman Schlather
WHEREAS, this Common Council, on December 2, 1981, authorized the
establishment of a capital project known as "1981 Flood Damage,"
Project No. 193, in the amount of $750,000, and
WHEREAS, of the $750,000 authorized, the amount of $150,000 was
specifically allocated for the reconstruction of levies and dikes
along Fall Creek for the purpose of providing flood protection and
the dredging of various other creeks for such purpose, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, at its January 13, 1982 meeting,
requested that an additional $40,000 be authorized at the reconunenda-
tion of the City Engineer, bringing the total allocation needed for
reconstruction and dredging to $190,000;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes
the additional $40,000 requested by the Board of Public Works for
the "1981 Flood Damage," Capital Project No. 193, bringing the total
project authorized to $790,000, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That $40,000 be transferred from the capital
project known as West End R.R. Crossing," Project "o. 189, which
has been declared completed by the Board of Public !Yorks at its
January 27, 1982 meeting.
Carried Unanimously
Section 18 Ca ital Assistance Grant
By A derman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
WHEREAS, the City has been notified of the availability of a U.S.
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration,
Section 18 Capital Assistance Grant, and
WHEREAS, a Grant Application for capital assistance must be submitted
to the Federal Highway Administration, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works recommends that the Common Council
set aside sufficient funds to cover the difference between.total
N project cost, less the Federal and State contribution;
LlJ NOW, THEREFORE, BE tT RESOLVED, That Mayor William R. Shaw is hereby
Q authorized and empuwered, on behalf of the Common Council, to execute
Q such contracts as are necessary to implement such program.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
City Attorne Authorized Equipment
By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the 1982 General Fund Authorized Equipment List be
• amended to include the purchase of dictating equipment as requested
by the City Attorney, at a cost not to exceed $7S0, and
BE I1' FURTHER RESOLVED, That $750 be transferred from Contingency
Account A1990 to Law Account A1420 -220 Office Equipment.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Department of Public Works Reor anization
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Al erman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent of Public Works is hereby authorized
to realign the Department'of Public Works into two (2) division: The
Division of Engineering and Utilities and the Division of Streets and
Facilities.
That the City Engineer head the Division of Engineering and Utilities
at a salary to be determined in accordance with existing policy, to
reflect this broadened operational responsibility.
That the position of Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (w$S)
and Water and Sewer Supervisors be abolished and the position of
Director of Water and Sewer Operations be created to be placed in the
Iixecutive Union 1982 Compensation Plan, Grade 2 - $17,625 to $25,085.
Salary to be determined upon promotion or appointment in accordance
with Personnel Manual.
That the positions of Assistant Chief water treatment plant operator
and Assistant Chief sewage treatment plant operator be created to be
Placed in the 1982 CSEA Administrative Contract Compensation Plan
for 40 hours, $12,986 to $19,221. Salary to be determined upon pro -
Motion in accordance with the Personnel Manual and appropriate
collective bargaining agreement..
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That the Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works (DPW) head
the Division of Streets and Facilities at a salary to be determined .
in accordance with existing policy, to reflect this broadened opera-
tional responsibility.
That the Parks Supervisor position be abolished and that the present
Buildings and Grounds section be divided into a Grounds section and
Buildings section, each with its own supervisor, and that these
divisions be assigned to the Division of Streets and Facilities for
all matters of administration and operational control. That the
position of Buildings, Parks and Grounds Supervisor (2) be establish
and placed in the 1982 Compensation Plan for employees covered by t}i
executive union, Grade 1, $16,386 to $23,324. Salary to be determin
upon promotion or appointment in accordance with the Personnel Manual
That the position •;f Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor be
created to provides for implementation of repair and maintenance 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 reviewed to reflect the changes due to this realign-
ment, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Roster proposed and approved by the
Board of Public Works be adopted.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Myers, Clynes,
Holdsworth, Holman
Nays (2) - S_chuler, Schlather
Carried
Audit
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and
Administration Committee, in the total amount of $11,006.54, as
listed on Audit Abstract #2/1982, be approved for payment.
Alderman Holman noted that the Finance Department has provided a
brief description of each item.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Holman reported that Alderman Banfield had agreed to
accept responsibility for reporting back to the Council on the
progress of the Realignment Program.
CIRCLE GREENWAY COMMITTEE:
Al erman Clynes reporter_ that the committee would meet in February
to discuss hydroelectricity.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Human Services Coalition
Alderman Holman reported that the contract has been revised and
signed by the City; the Coalition has yet to sign.
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Strand Theatre
Mayor Shaw reported that the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency had met the
first week in January and reached a consensus on a number of concerns
it had for.TC3PA. As a result he prepared and sent a letter to them.
Since, there have been informal meetings with representatives of the
owners, of the Strand Board, as well as staff of the IURA and members
of the IURA. That agency will meet at 7:30 p.m. on February 8,1982.
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UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Mayor Shaw called attention to the lighting in the chambers - -50 percent
of the bulbs have been removed: the Energy Commission will present a
formal report on the saving.
Mayor Shaw reported having made a review of the smoking habits of the
Council; as a result he suggested trying to refrain from smoking as a
group, but to take a break around 9 p.m. for that purpose. Fie said
there are plans for coffee to be made available on a self - funding
basis.
NEW 1"ISINESS:
Floc Funds to City
Ar:can Dennis asked about the status of the City's application to
Soil Consorvation Department for flood funds to come to the City.
He observed that the county had re;r3ived information concerning their
application. Mayor Shaw reported Lhat the City is waiting to hear
from the application.
*MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS (continued from p. 2)
Board of Fite Appeals
Mayor Shaw intormed the Council that he was appointing W. David
Banfield, Chairman, Human Services Committee of Council, to the
Board of Fire Appeals for a term of office to expire December 31, 1982.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
ose h A. Run le, City Clerk William R. Shaw, Mayor