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CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
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Regular Meeting .8:IS P.M. June 2, 1.982
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdsworth,
Holman, Myers, Schlather, Schuler
ABSENT:
Al erman (1) - Killeen (Excused)
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Deputy Controller - Cafferillo
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Director, Planning $ Development - Van Cort
City Attorney - Tavelli
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Personnel Administrator - Collins
Fire Commissioner — Anderson
(� Deputy Fire Chief - Reeves
N City Clerk - Rundle
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Q PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Q Mayor Shaw le all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
flag.
MINUTES:
y A3erman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May S. 1982 meeting be approved as
recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Bud,get and Administration Committee
Alderman Holman requested the a ition of two items to the Agenda -:
Item G DPW Personnel Roster Amendment
Item H Paid Firefighter's Agreement
Alderman Holman asked that Item I, Labor Negotiator Agreement, be
deleted from the Budget and Administration additions.
No Council member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Shaw requested permission to move COMMUNICATIONS to occur
following the recess.
PETITION$ AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Tra in within the Cit
e ollowing persons addressed the Council concerning trapping within
the City, and expressed support for passage of a trapping ordinance
(to be presented later in meeting).
Marvin L. Mobbs -- Environmental Conservation Officer of Tompkins County
Dr. Nezvesky, 712 West Court Street -- described the quick -kill and leg-
hold traps and the result of their use. He also provided statis-
tics on nations and states which have banned their use as being
inhumane.
Natalie DeCombray, 306 Lake Avenue
Douglas Carrey- Beaver, 705 Giles Street -- reported that his cat had
been caught in a trap, necessitating the amputation of its leg
at a cost of $200.
Steve Andrade, 904 Giles Street -- expressed concern that trapping is
allowed in neighborhoods where children and pets wand r. He
asked that trapping be banned in the City Limits of Ibaca.
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REPORT FROM BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
City Representative Stuart Stein reported to the Council that the
proposal had been made by one of the representatives for the County
to appropriate up to $25,000 to hire teen -age youths this summer
because of the economic conditions and problem of summer jobs. It
would be on a matching basis. He recommended the program and said he
felt it would be of considerable benefit to the .youth in the City of
Ithaca. He' commented that if the Council wishes to support this
program he would be willing to support the proposal which essentially
requires an appropriation up to $8,250 from the City as its portion.
The program would provide summer work for teens from 14 to 19 years of
age to work on useful jobs in the public sector. He said that the
County is looking for expression.from the City and rest of County. _
Alderman Holman reported that the proposal had not been received by
the Director of the Youth Bureau until the day following the last
meeting of the Youth Bureau Advisory Board; therefore, it had not been
discussed or recommended by the Board. Nor had it been through. the
Human Services Committee, so the Budget and Administration Committee
was reluctant to discuss it.
Alderman Schlather asked what type of expression of support is needed
and Mayor Shaw commented that there was no hurry-to do anything that
evening- -that it would be discussed by the Youth Bureau assistants
in the absence of Mr. Cutia, who is on vacation.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENT:
Board of Pu 1Yc Works
Mayor Shaw requeste approval for appointment of Dorothy Hull Sturte-
vant, 824 Hector Street, to the Board of Public Works to complete the
term ending December 31, 1982, of Doris Walsh, who resigned from the
Board.
Resolution
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Dorothy Hull
Sturtevant, 824 Hector Street, to the Board of Public Works, for a.
term to expire December 31, 1982.
Carried Unanimously
Mrs. Sturtevant took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City
Clerk.
CITY.CLERK'S REPORT:
Finger Lakes Travel Guide
City Clerk Rile provi'3ed the Council with copies of the Finger Lakes
Travel Guide which contains information on Ithaca and Tompkins County.
Aldermen's Bad es
City lerc Run le informed the Council that the new type badges have
been received in the Clerk's Office and are available for exchange
with the old type with which they were presented upon taking office.
HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE:
Explorer Post Ithaca Police 'Department
Alderman Bantield reported that ti Police Commissioners of the City o
Ithaca, at their May 27, 1982 meeting, unanimously voted to support
the implementation of a Boy Scout Explorer Post to he affiliated with.
the Ithaca Police Department.
Resolution
By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Myers
WHEREAS, the Police Commissioners of the City of Ithaca have endorsed
the Boy Scout Explorer Post to be affiliated with the Police Depart-
ment;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, hereby endorse such proposal.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
June 2, 19463
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Unanimously
Canine Unit
Al erman Banfield reported that Officer Denmark had left the City
employ, and another police officer was recruited in house to continue
the program. The program is funded through 1982.
Identification Card Pro ram
Al erman Ban field reporte that the committee has discussed an Identi-
fication Program for above -and below -age teenagers within the City
and County. There is an ongoing problem that bars have in identifying
people of legal age to drink. The committee is considering a photo
identification card and implementing it along with the hotel /restaurant/
tavern owners in the community. A meeting is scheduled for June 15 to
meet with'the Youth Bureau Director and the Sheriff, who already has
identification card program, to discuss implementation of the program
before students are back for school in the fall. He passed around. a
card from the State of Pennsylvania where it has proved successful..
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An ordinance Amen. in Cha ter 5 Entitled "Public Safety" of the
it o' t aca Munici al Code
By Alderman c lather: Seconded by Alderman Holman
ORDINANCE 82 -3
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 65 ENTITLED "PUBLIC
SAFETY" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the
City of Ithaca, New York, as follows:
Section 1. That 865.36 of Chapter 65 entitled "Public
Safety" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code be and the
same'is hereby amended to read as follows:
865.36 Hunting and Trapping
A. Prohibited.
1. No person shall hunt, pursue, or kill with a gun
or firearm any wild animals, fowl or birds or engage in
hunting within the City.
2. No person shall set,
animal by means of a trap of
at any place in the City.
take or attempt to take any
the steel jaw leg- -hold type
3. No person shall set, take or attempt to take any
animal by means of a trap of a quick -kill or killer type
at any place in the City except within any of the water-
ways wherein such traps shall be lawful; provided that in
no event shall such traps be permitted in the following
waterways:
(a) in Fall Creek between the falls on the east
and New York State Rte. 13 on the northwest;.
and
(b) in Cascadilla Creek between the falls on the
east and New York State Rte. 13 on the north-
west; and
(c) in Six Mile Creek between the City's southern
boundary on the southeast and Meadow Street on
the west.
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B. Exceptions.
1. The provisions of 865.36(A)(1) shall not apply to
a person while legally hunting wild water fowl over the
waters of Cayuga Lake west of a line drawn due north and
south from the westernmost point of the west breakwater of
the turning basin at the mouth of Cayuga Inlet; but-no
such person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any
gun or firearm from any breakwater or in such manner that
any shot or bullet therefrom shall travel east of said
line or over any land beyond twenty (20) feet from the
then water line at the south and west shores of said lake.
2. Nothing in this act shall prohibit the setting
or use of traps in or under buildings or city households
for the. purpose of controlling mice and rats, nor shall
this act apply to the use of any traps for display, offer
for.sale, or for use in trapping outside the City of
Itha a.
See page 11.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That a period be placed after City in line 3 of Section 3
of the resolution, delete the remainder of Section 3.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (3) - Hoffman, Myers,.Schuler
Nays (6) - Banfield, Dennis, Holdswo.rth, Holman,
Clynes, Schlather
Absent (1) - Killeen
Motion Defeated
Discussion continued on the main motion.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows;
Carried Unanimously
Application of DeWhite Omni Bus Corporation for Consent to Operate
a Motor Bus Line
By Alderman Sc lather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, DeWhite Omni Bus Corporation has made application for consent
to operate a motor bus line between the Village of Owego,.the Hamlet
of Willseyville and the City of Ithaca, New York, and
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WHEREAS, The Transportation Corporation Law requires that :before such
consent be given by the City there must be a public hearing upon public
notice concerning the contents of the application;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council hold a public
hearing at its Regular monthly meeting to be held on July 7, 1982, at
8:15 P.M., in the Common Council Chambers, located at 108 E. Green
Street, Ithaca, New York, to consider an application of the DeWhite
Omni Bus Corporation for consent to operate a motor bus line between
the Village of Owego, the Hamlet of Willseyville and the City of
Ithaca, New York, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be, and he is, hereby
directed to advertise the contents of this resolution in the official
newspaper of the City as is required by law, and give notice to all
other municipalities involved.
Carried Unanimously
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Route 96
1l e Dennis reported that Aldermen Myers and Hoffman attended a
meeting with the NYSDoT in Syracuse a couple of weeks previous and
would answer any questions the Council might have concerning it. He
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said the Minutes of the meeting have not been received yet, and lie
feels it is important to have them so that the City can make some
determinations.
Mayor Shaw asked City Attorney Tavelli to try to clarify legal. options
the City would expect in Phase I and Phase II as requested by Alder-
man Clynes.
H d ower
Alderman Dennis reported that the Mayor has sent a letter of intent
to submit an application, which gives the City 120 days to develop a
proposal. Joey Pierce of the Planning Department and City Engineer
Phil Cox have been working on soliciting outside help from firms that
could help the City prepare an application for a hydroplant.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Ener Commission
By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Energy Commission has operated under the current
�. bylaws as adopted by Council resolution on April 1, 1981, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Energy Commission, after 14 months experience with
N said bylaws,desires to make certain changes in the bylaws which are
W an outgrowth of that experience and will make their operation more
Q efficient;
Q NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Common Council approves the
following amendments to the bylaws of the Ithaca Energy Commission:
1.) ARTICLE .III - MEMBERS
Section! Number; and Qualifications:
Strike line 4.
Line 7: change length of term from "one -year term"
to "two year term ".
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Section to read:
Section 1 Number and Qualifications: The Commission
shall consist of up to eleven 11 members appointed
by the Mayor, upon the recommendation of the Planning
and Development Committee of Common Council. A majority
of the members shall be residents of the City of Ithaca.
Membership shall be broadly representative of the
various segments of the City. Members shall serve a
two year term, with no limitation on the number of terms
that can be served.
Add a new Section 2 - Liaisons
Section to read:
Section 2 Liaisons: The Commission shall have a
liaison from ttF Common Council of the City of Ithaca
who shall be appointed by the Mayor at the January
meeting of Common Council. The,Mayor shall also
appoint a member of the City staff as liaison between
the Energy Commission and the various departments of
the City.
2.) Add to line 2 after "Committee" the words "and /or the
• Budget and Administration Committee "; add after
"Council" the words "as it deems appropriate ".
Section to read:
ARTICLE VI - REPORTS
The Commission s all report regularly to the Planning
and Development Committee and /or to the Budget and
Administration Committee of Common Council as it deems
appropriate. It shall, in addition, forward comments
and recommendations to any body it deems appropriate.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Amending Resolution
By Al erman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That ARTICLE III - MEMBERS, Section 1 Number and Qualifi-
cations, line 3 read: upon the approval of Common Council, deleting
"Upon the recommendation of the Planning and Development Committee of
Common Council ".
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderman Dennis withdrew the amending resolution.
Discussion continued on the main motion.
A vote on the main motion resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Common Council recessed at 9:35 P.M. and reconvened in regular session
at 9:50 P.M.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Ener y ommission
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the Council agrees to extend the terms of the present
Energy Commission members for 1 month, with appointments to be made
at the July meeting of the Common Council.
Carried Unanimously
COMMUNICATIONS:
Mayor Shaw read the following communications addressed to him and the
Council:
"May 24, 1982 —
To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to express my strong disagreement with the Crisis Reloca-
tion Plan in which Tompkins County woulc[– eta host. Crisis relocation
programs are no answer to the threat of nuclear war. I urge the
Council to take a stand against this and other programs that do not
hit at the heart of the problem: the proliferation of nuclear. arms.
Gail Birnbaum
105 Hudson Street"
Received May 24, 1982
"Dear Mayor Shaw and members of the Common Council:
I am writing this letter to propose an amendment to this city's fair
housing act. That being the inclusion of a clause to protect gay men .
and women in Ithaca from discriminatory practices on-the part of land-
lords. Because of our sexual and affectional preferences gay-men and
women are always faced with the scarey reality that they are vulnerable
and not uncommonly rejected by homophobic landlords without any pro-
tection under federal, state or local provisions here in Ithaca..
I am aware of the history that this civil rights attempt has had here
in recent years, having met with rejection by the council. I am asking
that a "sexual preference" clause be introduced again with the hope -
that this council now consists of a more informed, mature and politicly
courageous group of representatives, both the newly elected and the
senior members who had previously voted against such an inclusion.
There have in recent months and years been adopted identical laws by
numerous municipalities across the country and by the state of Wisconsin
two months ago. In Wisconsin the bill received active support from
civic leaders, clergy people and the governor. It passed with a large
majority backing it in the state legislature.
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June 2, j.9"7
"It is time that there be legal recourse in Ithaca for women and men
who are either refused housing or are evicted because they are gay.
It is time that landlords here know the city of Ithaca will not con-
done or ignore any longer such discrimination. I urge you mayor to
introduce an amendment and you on the council to give it your support.
Thank you sincerely,
_ Mark Hasson
111 Spencer St #3"
Mayor Shaw referred the above letter to Charter and Ordinance Committee.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Fire is atc ers' A reement
By Al erman olman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be, and they are, hereby
authorized and directed to execute an Agreement, with Tompkins County
for sharing in the cost of the County Fire Dispatchers. City share
is not to exceed 33 -1/3% of the total salary and benefit costs for
(y) the period March 1, 1982, through December 31, 1983.
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QExcess Liabilit Insurance
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Ty —A-1- erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the City's Excess Liability Insurance coverage be
increased from $2,000,000 to $5,000,000 as recommended by the Insurance
Advisory Committee.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows;
Carried Unanimously
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Youth Bureau Transfer of Funds
By Alderman Holman: econ e y Alderman Schuler
i. RESOLVED, That the Youth Bureau be authorized to purchase su pli.es
j for the Mechanical All -Star Program at a cost not to exceed V,646,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the $2,646 required b.e transferred as
I follows:
$1,000 from A7310 -413 to A7310 -311
$1,646 from A1990 to A7310 -311
Carried Unanimously
Police De ii oTnt Vacancies
By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the Police Department be authorized to. fill' two (2).
Police Officer vacancies that now exist due to one (1) retirement
and one (1) resignation, as requested by the Police Chief, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That these vacancies be filled in accordance
with Civil Service Regulations.
Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Schlather recommended
filling one position and leaving the other vacant until an analysis
of positions has been completed.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows;
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Schuler, Dennis, Holdsworth,
Holman, Clynes, Myers
Nays (2) - Hoffman, Schlather
Absent (1) - Killeen
Carried
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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 $12,583.68, as
listed on Audit Abstract #10/1982, be approved for payment.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
DPW Personnel Roster Amendment
By Alderman Holman: Secon a by Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That this Common Council establishes the title of Senior
Bus Driver, at Grade 31 of the 1982 CSEA -DPW Compensation Plan, as
requested by the Board of Public Works, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 1982 approved Personnel Roster for
the Department of Public Works be amended as follows:
Add - 1 Senior Bus Driver (Transit Division)
Delete - 1 Part Time Bus Driver (Transit Division)
Carried Unanimously
Paid Firefighter's Ag ent
By Al erman Holman: Secon ed by Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Paid
Firefighter's Association, Local 737, effective January 1, 1982, for
a period of 3 years, be approved as recommended by the City's
Negotiator, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized and
directed to sign and execute the contract on behalf of the City under
its corporate seal.
Carried Unanimously
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Council Memb h"
Alderman Hoffman commented that all but one vacancy on the Council
has been filled. Mayor Shaw said that he has an individual to fill
the vacancy; however, she will not be available for meetings until
July.
Wilcox Press - -Com laints
Alderman Hoffman calle attention to complaints of emissions from
Wilcox Press. He passed out copies of a letter regarding this to
the Council, asked them to read, and asked that the appropriate
committee review the situation. It was his understanding that "Tom
Hoard had spoken to Mr. Wilcox about the problem; apparently some
action is being taken.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Human Services Coalition
Alderman Holman rep—o—rt—e-J that a study of youth services within the
City is scheduled to begin with the Youth Bureau, GIAC and Southside
Community Center taking part in the study regarding planning and
coordination and funding of youth services. The final report will be
presented no later than September 1.
BPW Liaison Report
ice Rac cs
Alderman Banfield referred
concerning the possible use
requested from the transit
ITHACA
West E
RENEWAL
to several pages attached to the Agenda
of bike racks on city buses which he had,
supervisor.
IMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION:
Alderman Dennis reported that the agency has hired an urban designer:
for the West End island area.
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Communit Gardens
Mayor Shaw reported that they now have a lease between the current
owner and IURA /CDC which has been executed, and. are preparing a sub-
lease from CDC to EOC to operate it. Also, staff (Van Cort and Goldwi.n)
and a committee are reviewing the proposals from the community gardeners,
as well as staff reports, identifying sites, etc., to report back
to CDC. They are going to begin discussions immediately with the
current owner for longer term use of that space.
Strand Theatre
Mayor Shaw reported attending a meeting of Southern Tier East
Regional Planning Board the previous Thursday, at which. a resolution
was put forth to approve all the reports and in essence accept the
status report or .progress of the Strand Theatre. He also reported that
he and staff had met with officers of the current board and were brought
up to date on their programs. They have a number of events occurring
over the weekend in conjunction with the Festival; also a number of
performances are scheduled over the summer.
I� ENERGY COMMISSION:
(� Alderman Holman reported that the Energy Commission had. met and worked
(U on revision of the By Laws.
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BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Q Meadow House
ep. Nic ols reported that the Meadow House is moving.this month and
opening its new facility; they expect to serve clientele with longer
hours and more programs.
Crisis Relocation,
Rep. Nichols reported that the Tompkins County Disaster Coordinator
had written to the State Office requesting information and a copy of
!� the plan.. There is no plan. It was a tentative suggestion that as
many as 180,000 people could be relocated in Tompkins County. The
plan is not ready and they expect to be able to start answering
questions later this month.
Pro'ected Reuse of the Biggs Center
Rep. Nic ols reported that matters are going along very quickly on
the idea of moving the Dept. of Social Services out to the Biggs
Center. She reported that some of the other Town Boards have already
taken a stand on this and the Town of Caroline has endorsed the move
of the Dept. of Social Services to the Biggs Center. Many of the
County Departments, in particular the County Civil Service Employees,
have taken a strong stand against the move. The Office of the Aging
has voted against it. She suggested it might be useful, if the
Council does wish to take a stand, to do it in writing, passing a
resolution and sending it to the County. She said the appropriate
committee of Council should deal with this quickly as it could happen
within the month.
EOC
Rep. Nichols reported that the Economic Opportunity Corp. has received
the second allocation of cheese, and will be receiving more surplus
foods and, therefore, is in need of storage facilities. She suggested
the City might want to think about the.planning and distribution of
that surplus since a fair number of needy people are in the City and they
have no representative on the committee.
Votin Boundaries
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p. Nic GIs as ed what the effective date is of the Local Law passed
by the Council of the redistricting boundaries. City Clerk Rundle
informed her that the question has been referred to the City Attorney
for his opinion.
MAYOR'S COMMENTS:
Mayor Shaw reported that the County has approved a resolution of intent
to work with the City and the Town in the area of collecting septic
sludge and processing it through the joint sewer plant.
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Regarding Cornell University's request to remove several fraternities
from the Tax Rolls, Mayor Shaw said the matter is between the Univer-
sity and the County Assessor's Office which is being represented by
Attorney. Williamson. Our attorney is working with Attorney Williamson
and will report back.
Mayor Shaw reported that the County has created a STOP DWI Board to
which one of our police officers, Randy Haus, has been appointed.
The County has also.created a full -time job of STOP DWI Coordinator
who has been in contact with our Police Department and Mayor. A
number of significant improvements have resulted.
Mayor Shaw announced that the auction date for Boardman House will be --
set during the week of June 4 -11, 1982.
Projected Reuse of Biggs Center
Alderman Clynes asked Rep. Nichols the status of the projected move
of the Social Services Dept. to the Biggs Center.
Discussion.followed on the floor.
City Clerk Rundle was instructed to write to the Tompkins County Board
of Representatives, forwarding to them a joint resolution of the Human
Services and Planning and Development Committees.
Alderman Dennis commented that the Planning and Development Committee
would hold a joint meeting and prepare a new resolution. The Commit-
tee will consider the old resolution that was passed and anything
new they may want to add.
Neighborhood Legal Services
Rep. Nichols reported that the Chemung Neighborhood Legal Services
Corp., a federal program, had received funds from the'County to con-
tinue their work until the end of May;' and had requested continuation
of.funds to finish out the year. If they don't get the money they
need from the County they may need to close their office. Rep. Nichols
commented that if the Council passed a resolution urging the City
representatives to vote for it, they would take it seriously.
UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
West End Train Passings
By Alderman Clynes: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca and the Susquehanna Division of Conrail
held a meeting on February 13,. 1979, at which meeting - the.two parties
discussed the West End train passings, and
WHEREAS, at said meeting a verbal agreement to reduce the incidence
of afternoon peak -hour and park -bound traffic tie- -ups was agreed to,
and
WHEREAS, the trains have frequently passed through the West End during
peak -hour since that date and more specifically on:
Friday, April 16, 1982, at
Monday, April 19, 1982, at
Friday, April 23, 1982, at
Monday, April 26, 1982, at
Tuesday, June 1, 1982, at
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Common
and the City Attorney to use the full force
Conrail to cease and desist.
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Council request the Mayor
of their office to instruct
Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Schlather suggested that
the City also negotiate with Conrail to have the speed of the trains
passing through the City raised above 10 miles per hour. .
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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NEW BUSINESS:
Cornell LaCrosse Team
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Hol.dsworth
WHEREAS, a Cornell University team has brought: national- prominence
to the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the Cornell LaCrosse Team won the Ivy League title and ended
the season as one of the top four teams in the nation, and
WHEREAS, a member of the City of Ithaca Planning and Development
Board displays his talents in another field of endeavor by coaching
the championship Cornell LaCrosse Team;
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, on behalf of
all the community, commends the Cornell University LaCrosse Team and
its coach, Richard Moran, for a championship season.
f BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded.
to Coach Moran and spread upon the Minutes.
Carried Unanimously
Neighborhood Legal Services
Alderman Schlather expressed the wish to move
.a resolution concerning
continuing funding for Neighborhood Legal Services.
Resolution
s Q y Al erman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Hol.dsworth
WHEREAS, the Chemung Neighborhood Legal Services Corporation is
requesting continuation of supplementary funding for its Tompkins
County Office of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council
do herewith support the Neighborhood Legal Services Corp. in its
effort to secure such funding and encourages the Tompkins County
. Board of Representatives to continue such funding.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
1 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion, the Council adjourned at 11:07 P.M.
* Continued from p. 4
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accord-
ance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in 83.11(B) of
the Ithaca City Charter. �?
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William R. Shaw, Mayor