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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-1982-08-04Regular Meeting PRESENT: Hayor - Shaw Aldermen (10) C0MMON COUNCIL PROCEEDT iVGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 8:15 p.m. August 4, I.982 Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, HoI_d.sworth, Holman., Killeen, Flyers, Schlather, Schuler. OTHERS PRESENT: City Controller - Spano Dep. City Controller - Cafferillo City Attorney Tavelli City Engineer - Cox Dir. Planning Development Van Cert: Supt. of Public 'Oorks Kiiisella Building Commissioner - hoard Police Chief - IIerson Community Development Administrator GoIdw - *.n. Community Development: Planner - Evans Tompkins County Hoard of Representatives `.[ri:tery Ithaca Energy Commission Coordinator- - Dylla LO Fire Commissioner - Anderson 0 Republican Aldermanic- Candidate ri .si Ward - Bob F:ornan.oi %js)�i 07 Urban Renewal Agency member .. Anne Jones M Rd. of Public Worl.'s appo'- f -itee, •- Job.T; Stone City Clerk Mindle PI.,EDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Shaw lea al lr pre .,sent in ihc; o -i A-1 l egiance to i-_he American 'lag. MINUTES: Tfie following corrections were made 1 :0 �lhe, , minutes of the Regular meeting of Jul.), 7, 1.982: By Alderman Hoffman: page 17- -- CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL: the last seril-ence should read: "Subsequently the CAC passed a. motion. requesting the Town to requi-i—e a ful -l. en.viror.menta.l- impact statement for By Alderman Schlather: page 15- --- Weatherization Program Amendme;;i: to Mla.i.n Motion' Line. 7 should read: '`Alderman 1)c:nni MOVED to call the question, the vote on the moti.oii to call the question resulted as follows:" Resolution lay Alderman Banfiel.d: Seconded by .Alderman Schlather IESOLVED, 'That the minutes of July 7, 1982, as corrected.; a-nd the minutes of the Special meeting of July 19, 19825 be approved.. Carried Unanimously ;_;PECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: 1?ublic Hearing 1982 -1983 Small Cities Community Development Funding Application I,so1.ution To Open Public Hearing 13v _ Aideerman Denn-i-s-�—Sec6nded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Public ]Hearing to consider the 1.982-83 Sma.1.1. Cities Community Development Funding Application be opened. Carried Unanimously No one appeared to speak to the hearing. Resolution To Close Public Ilearinc, By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider the 1982 -83 Small Cities Community Development Funding Application be closed. Carried Unanimously F4 -2- August 4, 1982 ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA: Budget an A ministration Committee Alderman Holman requested the a 1tion of Item G, Youth Bureau. Roster Amendment, No Council member objected. New Business Alderman Holman requested the introduction of a resolution concerning the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce. No Council member. objected. Charter and Ordinance Committee Alderman Schlather requested the deletion of Item XIII A, Proposed. Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 Entitled. "S_inns," from the agenda. No Council member objected, I F- � INTRODUCTIONS: Mayor Shaw introduced Margaret Clynes, Democratic aldermanic candidate First Ward, and Bob Romanowski Republican aldermani_c candidate.Fi st Ward, to the Council. COMMUNICATIONS: Agricultural and Occupational Education Mayor Shaw referred to a .letter received by him from Richard W, Tenney Assistant Professor, Agricultural and Occupational Education, C.U. who is teaching a class this summer in .Adult Education /Community Development: to a group of young teachers of agriculture. He informed Mayor Shaw that he planned to have some of the students attend the August 4 meeting of the Council to observe procedures and possibly have the opportunity to visit with persons informally before or after the meeting concerning community development. 'Ili Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Mayor Shaw reported receiving a letter from Shirley 0, Hockett, President, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, expressing appreciation of the City's action this year in contributing to the Tompkins County United Arts Fund. The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra was one of the organizations to receive a grant from that Fund for its operation during the coming season. Copies of the above letters are available in. the Clerk's Office. CODQIUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: At Mayor Shaw's request, Al erman Holman introduced Kathy Cole, Referral Coordinator for Human Services Coalition, who presented copies of the Tompkins County Human Services. Resource Directory to Council members. She requested that persons having the previous year's directory return it to her so that she could insert the new issue in the binder which is being reused. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: BoarT of Public Works Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for appointment of John C. Gutenberger, 110 Eastwood Terrace, to the Board of Public lVorks for a term to expire December 31, 1983, to fill the vacanc} caused by the resignation of Clarence Cleveland, Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the Council approve the appointment of John C. Gutenberger, 110 Eastwood Terrace, to the Board of Public Works for a term to expire December 31, 1983. Carried Unanimously Alderman Schlather commented that this was a rather refreshing appointment and that lie was impressed with the Mayor's foresight in making the appointment which reflects a very nonpartisan approach to this very difficult job. e3_ August 4, 1,982 ' Mr. Gutenberger took the oath of office and was sworn. in by the City Clerk. Board of Public Works Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council. for appointment of Charlotte Stone, Nate's Floral Estates, to the Board of Public Worlcs for a term to expire December 31, 1983, to fill. the vacancy caused . by the resignation of ,Tames Varricch.io. Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Cl.ynes RESOLVED, That the Council approve r hc. appoi.nl:r�ie,�t of Cliarloi:tc Sto;,c , Ll Nate's Floral. Estates, to the Board of Public Works for a. te, °rri to expire December 31, 1.983. (�i r I! Stone took the oath of of Ei_ce and was SI'lorn i_n by the City CI.e1-3:. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: Polling Locations for 11.982 B.y Alderman Schlather: Seconded b-3, Alderman, 13a;,Aield. REISOLVED, That the following be and are hereby designated as polling places in the City of Tthaca., New Y()-j3,, { oi. 1 he jTe -r 1982, POLLING PLACE: CITY OF TTHACA, NRIV YORK 1.982 I'RIbIARY ELLCrION DAY: Thursday, September "1.3, 1981 '2:00 p.T, to 9.00 p-i-n. GF-\TER_AL ELECTION DAY: Tuesday, November 2, 198? 6:00 a.m. to, 9:00 FIRST WARD 1st District 101 Sunrise Road U,S, Army Reserve Center 2nd District 800 S. Plain Street. 'Titus Towers Housing 3rd District 626 W. State Street #6 Dire Station. 4th District 300 W. Court Street G,I.A.C. Building SIiCOND WARD 11I1RD WARD rrurATU WADI) FIFTH WARD 1st District 2nd District 3rd District lst District 2nd District 3rd District lst District 2nd District 3rd District lst District 2nd District 3rd District 300 W. Court Street 310 W. Green Street S 20 Hudson Street 309 College Avenue. Cornell Street. Cornell Street 310 E. State Street 310 E. State Street: 309 College Avenue 1012 N. Tioga Street Corner King & Aurora Streets 309 Highland Road G.I.A.C. Building Central. Fire Station South Hill School_ #9 I i re Station. Belle ""herrroja And16 X Belle Sherman Annex Strand Theatre Strand Theatre 119 Fire Station 117 Fire Station. Fall. Creek School First Congregational Church Carried Unanimously Consolidation of Polling Locations for Registration Lv Alderman Killeen: Seconded by Alderman Schl.a.ther I ?IiSOLVED, That the following Polling Locations be consolidated for hoter Registration Day, Saturday, October 16, 1982: I,'! RST WARD SECOND WARD T I I RD WARD 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4 Districts 1, 2 and 3 Districts 1, 2 and 3 #6 Fire Station 626 W. State Street Central Fire Station 310 IV. Green Street Belle Sherman Annex Cornell Street FOURTH WARD FIFTH WARD -4- Districts 1, 2 and 3 Districts 1, 2 and 3 August 4, 1982 Strand Theatre 310 E. State Street: Fall Creek School. Corner King & Aurora. Streets CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: At Alderman Hoffman'; request, City Attorney Tavelli_ informed the Council that Cornell University had somewhat modified their request with respect to what they want to do in the Cornell Heights neighbor- hood. They were turned down in their request Whether they propose any litigation with respect to that issue, Mr. Tavelli_ doesn't: know, but he will. discuss with them how it affects their lawsuit. Conrail Alderman Schlather asked what progress has been made in negotiations with Conrail; City Attorney Tavelli reported having received a letter from Conr.ail's representative in Bethlehem, Pa., informing him that the train will go through the city one hour earlier, but only f :lie train going one way. He has replied to the letter, requesting, cl_a.ri- fication. ENERGY COMMISSION: Doug Dyl_la, Coordinator of the Ithaca Energy Commission, presented.'an 11 -page report prepared by the Commission, "Steps Toward an. Energy Policy," Ile briefly summarized what the Commission has accomplished already, and the recommendations for future years. Recess Common Council recessed at 9:15 p.m. and reconvened in Regular session. at 9:25 p.m. May Shaw left the meeting at 9:25 p.m. and. Acting Mayor IV. David Banfield chaired the remainder of the meeting. REPORT FROM BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES: City Rep. Slattery reported that the Blue Ribbon Committee of the County is currently investigating a prospective buyer for the Old City Hospital, Mr. Slattery reported that he is a member of the Stop DWI Committee which meets in the Tompkins County Library, and commented. that they would welcome input on improving their program. Mr. Slattery noted that there is not a Council Intergovernmental. Relations Committee, and expressed hope that one is forthcoming. He also commented that the County Board of Representatives would. be happy to have a representative of Common Council attend. the Board of Representatives meetings to report items of interest to them. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Youth Bureau Equipment By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the 1982 Authorized Equipment List for the Youth Bureau be amended to include the purchase of a. microwave oven for Cass Park, at a cost not to exceed $260, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That $110 Bureau Account A7310 -311, Program Other Equipment, as requested by Discussion followed on the floor. be transferred from the Youth Supplies, to Account A7310-250, the Youth Bureau Director. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (4) - Dennis, Holdsworth, Killeen, Holman Nays (4) - Clynes, Hoffman, Myers, Schlather Absent (1) - Schuler Motion Defeated PE August 4, 1982 c) D.P.W. Equipment By Alderman Holman: Seconded by .Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the 1982 Authorized Equipment list for the Streets and Facilities Division of the Department ,.j Public Works be amended to include the purchase of a topping chain saw, at a. cost not to exceed $250, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That $2SO be transferred from Stewart: Part; Account A7112,250, Other Equipment, to PaTRs any. Forestry Account A7111 -250, Other Equipment, as requested by the Board of Public Works. Carried. Unanimous] y I:xem t�i�o�n for Aged by Alderman HoTTA: Seconded by A_i pie: fman. �c_hl nthei° WHEREAS, the New York State Legislature has amended the Real Property Tax Law to permit municipalities to set income eligibility at any level between three thousand and ton thousand five hundred dollars for homeowners aged 65 and over who qualify in other respects, and WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Repxosentatives anad other t:axi_Rg jurisdictions have approved increases in the partial .tax exemption t y ; to ten thousand five huDdred dollars; t.l.� NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration li.. Committee of the Common Council approves the increase of the partial ly1 exemption for persons whose present income ceiling is now nine. ' thousand two hundred dollars to ter, thousand five hundred dollars, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Charier and Ordinance Committee for amendment of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ca,°ried. Unanimously Equal Rights Amendment By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Clynes WHEREAS, on June 30, 1982, the extension of the deadline for ratifi- cation of the Equal Rights Amendment came to an end, and WHEPRA`j; as of July 1, 1982, there are 50 Stakes who have not ratified the Equal Rights Amendment, and WHEREAS, the Equal Rights Amendment was reintroduced in Congress on July 14, 1982, with numerous sponsors, :including Congressman Matthew McHugh and Senator Patrick Moynihan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Common Council action of January 3, 1979, prohibiting provision of funds for attending a convention in any State which has not ratified the Equal_ Rights Amendment, is hereby rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER reaffirms its "Equalit abridged of sex." RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca. Common Council, strong support of the Equal Rights Amendment: y of rights under the law shall not be denied or by the United States or by any State on account Carried Unanimously 198.1 Flood Damage Capital Project By Alderman Holman: Seconded by .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 $70,000, and WHEREAS, this Common Council, on February 2, 1982, authorized an additional $40,000 for the reconstruction of levees and dikes along Fall Creek, bringing the total project authorized to $790,000, and August 4, 1 -982 WHEREAS, of the $790,000 authorized, the amount of $250,000 was specifically allocated for the reconstruction of the Tioga Street Bridge, and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has requested that an additional $80,000 be authorized, bringing the total allocation needed for reconstruction of the Tioga Street Bridge to $330,0005 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 'That this Common Council authorizes the additional $80,000 requested for the 111981 Flood Damage," Project No. 193, bringing the total project authorized to $870,000, contingent: upon the Board of Public Works awarding the contract: to Chemung Contractors of Elmira, as per their bid of July 22, 1.982, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That financing for the additional 880,000 be as Follows: From Capital Reserve #4 - Bridges $30,000 From Bond Anticipation Notes $50,000 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Audit By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Budget and Administration Committee, in. the total. amount of $6,463.46, as listed on Audit Abstract. #14/1982, be approved for payment. Discussion _followed on the floor. A vote on the -resolution resulted. as follows: Carried Unanimously Xerox Machines By Al erman Dennis: - Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That the question of Xerox machines (usage and. cost) be referred to the Budget and Administration Committee for review, Carried Unani-mously Youth Bureau Roster By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, The Youth Bureau Director has recommended that one posi1.ion presently classified as Youth Worker be changed to Volunteer Coordinators NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1982 approved personnel_ roster for the Youth Bureau be amended as follows: Delete - 1 Youth Worker .Add 1 Volunteer Coordinator Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (S) Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Holman, Holdsworth Nays (4) - Banfield, Myers, Clynes, Schlather Absent (1) - Schuler Motion Defeated Alderman Schuler arrived at the meeting at 10:OS p.m. HUMAN SERVICES COMMITTEE: Identification Card System X-1derman Banfield reported having attended a joint meeting with police commissioners a couple of weeks previous, to which all bar, restaurant and tavern owners were invited to discuss implementation of the card identification system. Although there was not a great attendance by a number of the beverage distributors, there was a lot of interest of those who were there. The committee compiled a (L. � -7- August 4, 1.987_ i list of people who sell both on- premise and off- premise alcoholic beverages and are in the process of notifying them of the intent to honor only the photo T.D. systems; J_ e, e; , Ithaca CoIJ_ege Identification Card, Cornell University Identification. Card and Sheriff's Department Identification Card. The committee will be seeking fund.in.g or donation of posters advertising this and will be sending letters again to those people dispensing alcoholic beverages informing them of th.e intention to have honored only the aforementioned cards. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Community Development Secon Year Small_ Cities Application. By Alderman ^Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Der,ni.s WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Ira., invited the City of Ithaca to make application for the second fiscal. year of the Community Development Small ities program, ;_;,. the amount of SSU0,000, and WHEREAS, the Ithaca Common Council has reviewed the programs a.nd. projects for the FY 1982 - -83, and held a public hearing in order to afford. additional. opportunities for citizen revie� "T and conmeni_ on the Proposed activities; NOW, THEREFORE BI3 11' RES(?I:VED, 1'hat i.I,e 1 98 -- 8: CUm,��ni_ty Developrnr;.t Block Grant Small Cities budget be approved as in.dica.ted., and. tha.t the Mayor is authorized to sign the c'omplee'-fed appl1_catiori. as outli)-je;i, Discussion followed (�)n t h.e. floor, A vote on the resolution, resulted a fo "i:l.o�as Carried Unanimousl-y Appalachian Regional Commission Pre -a, licatioii 13y Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, through its Department of Planning and Development, is investigating several major devel_opmen.t projects which could bring substantial economic: groi,,gth to the City; a.;,.d. WHEREAS, these developments may require some publ_i_c improvenieiits i_i, order to stimulate and /or solidify si.gnificaa�t. private I,:,.vesi.ment. and 5 WHEREAS, the Appalachian Regional Cc.,mmissJ on m'an t program. i s one possible source of funding for some of these public improvements; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That: the DePari.ment of Planning ail Development is authorized to prepare and submit by September. 1, 1982 pre - appl.i_ca.t ions to the Appalachian Regional Commissi.cn. seel,i.n.g grant funds for economic development: projects upon approval of the Planning and Development Board and the Planning and Development Committee of Common Council. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried. Unanimously CIRCLE GREENWAY COMMITTEE: Alderman Clynes reported that eight large bags of litter anal. garbage have been collected and hauled out of Six -Mile gorge at van Natta's Dam. This reflects greater use of the area this summer; the trails are not bad, but the parking lot is being used for beer parties. Tvio exploration walks are being planned on the south side of Six-Mile aLove Van Natta's to see the old park area and some of the effects of development on the gorge rim. This is a. spectacularly beautiful wild area only three blocks from downtown. If any Council person u,ishes a guided tour, he may call Elizabeth Mulholland. A special issue of the Circumnavigator featuring "Downtown" is being prepared for mid- September. In connection with it there will be a tour of some of the Unusual businesses and studios on the Commons' second floors. 8 August 4, 1982 REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES: Yuman Services Coalition that the Youth Services Report will be rendered Alderman olman reported to the Council afte rithe August meet Board Septemibernl5ervices Coalition Board (the fourth y), probably Alderman Holman suggested that the Human Services Committee consider possibilities for inclusion in the 1983 Work Plan for the Coalition. ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY: Alderman Dennis reported on the Agency having met with en; ho ever Developers to review qualifications. No action was taken; h.o�aevers the next meeting will be on August 17 with the developers, and hope- fully by the end of August the Agency will be ready to make recom- mendation. NL:4 I�USINESS: By Ald rman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers WHEREAS, the Tompkins.County, Chamber of Commerce has recently been. designated an accredited Chamber. of Commerce by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and WHEREAS, such accreditation has been bestowed on twelve of three hundred Chamber of Commerce organizations in, the State of New York and only four hundred and seventy -three organizations within the entire United States, an d WIIEREAS, said accreditation is awarded for "effective marshalling and organization of the communities voluntary business leadership; for objective evaluation of needs and the responsible planning necessary to community betterment in all their many phases; and for. produce -live- and continuing action to promote and strengthen the principles of free - enterprise and community self-reliance," and WHEREAS, this accreditation reflects highly on the entire community and its mutual support for our Chamber of Commerce and its service: to the entire community; F&F NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, 'That Common Council of the City of Ithaca extends its congratulations and continued cooperation. t.o the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce upon its formal accredi_tai. ion, and FURTHER RESOLVED, 'That the Mayor is hereby directed to convey this resolution of cooperation and congratulations to the Chamber of Commerce Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m. p�'epl A. RundlSe, City Clerk 7� W11Iiam R. Shaw, Mayor