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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1982-02-03397 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 398 -2- February 3, 19$2 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 is 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 -3- 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. 400 -q- February 3, 1982 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 -5- February 3, 1404, 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 402 -6- February 3, 1982 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 - -7- February 3, 1382c' 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. co 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 404 -8- February 3, 1982 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; 16 February 3, 1405 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.. 406 -lo- February 3, 1982 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. C 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. t W Q V -11- February 3, 14K 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