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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:30 P.M. March 2, 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Aldermen (10) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman,
Killeen, Myers, Schlather, Schuler
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
City Attorney - Tavelli
Dir. Youth Bureau - Cutia
Fire Chief - Tuckerman
Personnel Administrator - Collins
Dir. Planning & Development - Van Cort
Asst. Fire Chief -- Olmstead
Supt. Public Works - Kinsella
Police Chief - Herson
Fire Commissioner - Anderson
{' City Rep. T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Slattery
ff) Building Commissioner - Hoard
i)) City Clerk - Rundle
(� PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
r Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American
flag.
MINUTES:
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 2, 1983 meeting be
approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
(twe RESOLVED, That the minutes of the February 1S, 1983 meeting be
approved as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderman Holman requested the addition of three resolutions dealing
with South Albany Street Bridge.
No Council member objected.
New Business
Alderman Myers requested the addition of a motion to rearrange the
format of the agenda.
No Council member objected.
Charter and Ordinance Committee
Alderman Schlather requested the withdrawal of Item XI E, Appoint-
ments to Local Advisory Board of _assessment Review.
No Council member objected.
Charter and Ordinance Committee
(4woo", Alderman Schuler requested that Item XI C, Pushcarts -- Commons Advisory
Board -- Possible Resolution be changed to Resolution.
No Council member objected.
C0\1�11J_N i CAT I ON S:
Havor Shat called attention to tv,o communications: one concerning
an addition for the Ramada Inn from a concerned citizen and taxpayer
of Ithaca (David Saperstone), and one from the Last hill and Bryant
Park Civic Associations which addresses a variety of issues. 1 -le
sti;gested that appropriate committees may wish to respond.
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COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Shaw reported that the Civil Service Commission have modified
the five titles which had male references in them.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
A firmative Action Advisory Committee
Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for appointment of Mrs.
Martha L. Smith, 116 N. Titus Avenue, to the Affirmative Action
Advisory Committee for a term of office to expire December 31, 1983.
Resolution
By Alterman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Mrs. Martha L.
Smith to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee for a. term of
office to expire December 31, 1985.
Carried Unanimously
Mrs. Smith took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Board of Fire Appeals
Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for appointment of Suzanne
Aigen, 674 Coddington Road, to the Board of Fire Appeals for a term of
office to expire December 31, 1983, to succeed Mr. Robert Boothroyd.
Resolution
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Suzanne Aigen
to the Board of Fire Appeals for a term of office to expire on
December 31, 1983.
Carried Unanimously
Youth Bureau Board
Mayor Shaw informed the Council he had appointed William Burin,
Detective Division, Ithaca Police Department, to the Youth Bureau
Board as an agency representative, to succeed William Humble who he
had appointed to the Tompkins County Youth Bureau Advisory Council.
Mr. Burin's term of office will expire December 31, 1983,
Mr. Burin took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Tompkins County Area Development Corporation
Mayor Shaw in orme t e Council he had appointed IV. David Banfield
to the Tompkins County Area Development Corporation for a term to
expire December 31, 1983.
Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee
Mayor Shaw informed the Council fFe tam appoin- the following to
the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee for three year
terms to expire January 31, 1986:
Lee Naegely, 116 Lake Avenue
Arden Bremer, 414 E. Seneca Street
Arzeymah Ragib, 209 S. Plain Street
Liaison Appointments from Board of Public Works
Commons Advisory Board - Charlotte Stone
Planning & Development Board - Harold Gerkin
Hydropower Committee - Gerald Schicke7,
Conservation Advisory Council - Susan Clarke
Youth Bureau Board - John Gutenberger
Capital_ Improvements Review Committee
Tlavor Shaw appointe Kennet 1 Walker and Susan Clarke to serve on the
Capital Improvements Review Committee for the period of Jul), 1, 1983
through June 30, 1984 as representatives of the Board of Public Works.
Joint Sewer Committee
1`livor S> ii�iotme —Ic the Council he had appointed Gerald Schickel,
Kenneth Walker and Susan Clarke as members to the Joint Sewer Committee.
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Youth Facility Study Committee
Mayor Shaw informed the Council he
to the newly created Youth Facility
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March 21 19103
had appointed the following persons
Study Committee:
Board of Public Works - John Gutenberger
Common Council - Nancy Schuler, IV. David Banfield
Youth Bureau Board - Albert Smith
Planning & Development Board - as yet not confirmed
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
City Attorney Tavelli reported
litigation in which the City i
Cornell Heights Case
City Attorney Tavelli reported
come up next term of court, at
1983.
that he had been required to list all
s involved for the auditors.
that the Cornell Heights case will
lea-st preliminary review, on March 29,
Billboards
City Attorney Tavelli reported that the billboard litigation could
continue for many years before being decided.
�Z) Reapportionment of Election Districts
City Attorney Tavelli referred the problem of setting election
districts to the Charter and Ordinance Committee inasmuch as it is
a legislative function.
City Rep. Slattery of the Tompkins County Board of Representatives,
informed the Council that at the previous redistricting the two
aldermen from each ward brought in the information from their own
wards.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
Intergovernmental Relations Committee
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded bN- Alderman Hoffman
WHEREAS, Common Council, by resolution dated February 3, 1971,
established a standing committee of Common Council known and desig-
nated as the Intergovernmental Relations Committee; and
WHEREAS, it appears that subsequent to February 3, 1971 to date
Common Council has not by resolution dissolved this standing
committee; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Ithaca is now requesting that he
be given the opportunity to establish a combined legislative and
executive committee comprised of the chairs of the four other
standing committees of Common Council and the Mayor himself, in lieu
of making appointments to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee,
on an experimental basis and for the balance of 1983 only; and
WHEREAS, it appears that this experimental committee may be able to
perform many of the functions of t ^e standing Intergovernmental.
Relations Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the standing committee of Council known as the Inter-
governmental Relations Committee be and the same is hereby suspended
until December 31, 1983; and be it further
RESOLVED, That on January 1, 1981 and thereafter there shall continue
to exist a standing committee of Common Council known as the Inter-
governmental Relations Committee to which shall be appointed a full
complement of council members, unless in the interim Common Council,
by resolution, directs otherwise.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending; Resolution
13v_ 11 cl 6--ri I lal n MIyers : Seconded 1) Al -1erman ScIi 1 at he, r
l:f.SOLVED, Th,a the ���ord "unof f i c i :1 l y" be added i r, the fourth I01E.REAS
to read: hl II:REAS, it appears that this experimental committee may be
able to unofficially perform mangy- of the functions of the standing
Intergovernmental Relations Committee; now, therefore, be it .
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis,
Holdsworth, Myers, Clynes, Schlather
Nay (1) - Holman
Carried
Main Motion As Amended
WHEREAS, Common Council, by resolution dated February 3, 1971,
established a standing committee of Common Council known and desig-
nated as the Intergovernmental Relations Committee; and
WHEREAS, it appears that subsequent to February 3, 1971 to date
Common Council has not by resolution dissolved this standing
committee; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Ithaca is now requesting that he
be given the opportunity to establish a combined legislative and
executive committee comprised of the chairs of the four other
standing committees of Common Council and the Mayor himself, in lieu
of making appointments to the Intergovernmental Relations Committee,
on an experimental basis and for the balance of 1983 only; and
WHEREAS, it appears that this experimental committee may be able to
unofficially perform many of the functions of the standing Inter-
governmental Relations Committee; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the standing committee of Council known as the Inter-
governmental Relations Committee be and the same is hereby suspended
until December 31, 1983; and be it further
RESOLVED, That on January 1, 1984 and thereafter there shall continue
to exist a standing committee of Common Council known as the Inter-
governmental Relations Committee to which shall be appointed a full
complement of council members, unless in the interim Common Council,
by resolution, directs otherwise.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (S) - Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman, Myers, Schlather
Nays (S) - Banfield, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Clynes
Mayor Shaw broke the tie by voting Aye.
Carried
An Ordinance Amending Chapter S5 Entitled "Fire Regulations" of the
Citv of Ithaca Municipal Code
_b Al erman Schlather: Seconded b-,- Alderman Killeen
ORDINANCE NO. 83 -4
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CIIAPTF.,R 55 ENTITLED "FIRE REGULATIONS" OF
THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New fork as follows
Section 1. That S 55.18 of Article II of Chapter SS of the
Municipal Code entitled "Fire Regulations" be and the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"S 55.18 lire Limits
Fire l:i.mits of the City of Ithaca are hereby defined as follows:
A. Fire Limits 'A': Those areas of the City which are zoned
industrial 'I -1' in the City of Ithaca Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 30
of the Municipal Code).
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March 2, 1911
B. Fire Limits 'B': Those areas of the City which are zoned
Business, 'B -2', 'B -31, 'B -4' or 'B -5', in the City of Ithaca Zoning
Ordinance (Chapter 30 of the Municipal Code). 'B -1' areas are not
included in the fire limits."
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
S 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
Pushcarts -- Commons Advisory Board
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
(6wo,i WHEREAS, the Ithaca City Common Council directed the Commons Advisory
Board to draft and recommend regulations for the operation of mobile
vending carts on the Ithaca Commons; and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca City Common Council approved on July 7, 1982, the
Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the Commons Advisory Board has recommended that modifications
be made to the Regulations prior to the 1983 vending season; now,
�+ therefore, be it
1,
►- RESOLVED, That the following proposed changes and amendment to the
I Regulations, as recommended by the Commons Advisory Board, be approved:
t!►
Section IV #15 - Change Season from April 1 through November 30
to April 1 through October 31.
Section IV #20 - Fee To Operate shall be changed from $1,200.00
to $1,050.00. Change three installments from
$400.00 each to $450.00, $300.00 and $300.00.
For the 1983 Season, amend the regulations to "enable a vendor the
opportunity to move and occupy up to two (2) locations on the Commons
(4000" for specified hours."
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman,
Myers, Clynes
Nays (2) - Holdsworth, Schlather
Carried
Proposed Rate Change - -TV Cable Commission
Alderman Myers reported that the public wants to approach the Cable
Company to offer satellite service. The City is in a position to
trade a fair rate for that increased service. It is up to the Council
to determine what that rate increase should be in order to justify
the Cable Company providing the extra service.
Alderman Schlather informed the Council that the Cable Commission
item will he discussed further at the March 21, 1983 meeting of the
Charter and Ordinance Committee.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMIT` FE :
5te�,7 rt Park Concession
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
(400, Wl1F:REAS, the Department of Public Works and the Youth Bureau have
reviewed the administration and program uses of Stewart Park, and
W111:R1:_NS, the Board of Ptibl is Works has accepted, endorsed and recom-
mends to the Comumon CoUnCil that approval and funding be authorized
for the operation and administration of the Stewart Park concession
by the Director and staff of the Youth Bureau; not%,, therefore, be it
RI:SOI.VED, That this Common Council accepts the recommendation of the
Board of Public Works, and be it further
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the 1983 Budget he amended to reflect
the following increases:
A2012 Recreation Concession - Revenue $29,225
A7310 -101 Youth Program - Salaries
-250
- Equipment
-311
- Program Supp.
-322
- Concession
Seconded by
Supplies
-402
- Utilities
-433
Travel and
following Tax
Mileage
-436
- Dues, Member-
City of Ithaca be,
ships $ Pub.
and be it further
7,679
800
950
15,000
960
200
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RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment for the Youth Bureau be
amended to include the purchase of the following items:
1 - Cash Register $ 350.00
1 - Refrigerator 350.00
2 - Toaster Ovens 100.00
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted. as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Senior Clerk Position
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, the Finance Department has reviewed and updated the job
description of the position of one Account Clerk, and
WHEREAS, the Civil. Service Commission has reviewed and approved the
Position Duty Statement concerning the expanded duties of Account
Clerk to be appropriate for the title of Senior Clerk, and
WHEREAS, Connie Nelson, the incumbent Account Clerk, has passed the
required Civil Service testing and is qualified to fill the position
of Senior Clerk; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That one Account Clerk position in the Finance Department
be redesignated as Senior. Clerk, and be it further
I W&
RESOLVED, That Connie Nelson be promoted to the title of Senior Clerk,
with an annual salary of $9,941, that being Step 4 on the C.S.E.A.-
Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 1983, effective March 7, 1983.
Carried Unanimously
Expungement of Taxes
By Alderman Holman:
Seconded by
Alderman
Holdsi�orth
RESOLVED, That the
following Tax
Deeds and
Certificates owned by the
City of Ithaca be,
and they are,
ordered
expunged, as
recommended by
the City Chamberlain.
Jack Sams
Jack Sams
325 Center
it
St.
1.973
1974
$ 384.73
413.32
Jack Sams
1975
401.33
Jack Sams
"
1976
413.52
Jack Sams
1977
431.16
Jack Sams
"
1.978
262.34
F,. C. Cochran
513 IV. Clinton
St.
1.979
254.59
I:. C. Cochran
" "
1980
S3S.39
E. C. Cochran
it it
it "
1981
S7.8S
E. C. Cochran
it if
ty "
1982
61.59
Total $3,215.82
Recei-ved from County 2 , 904.56
Expunged $ 311.26
Carried Unanimously
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March 2, 19$A �
Soil Conservation Service Agreement
By Alderman Holman: Seconded y Alderman Banfield
WHEREAS, the flood of October of 1981 did considerable damage to
lands located in the City of Ithaca, County of Tompkins and State
of New York, and more particularly on the south slope of Six Mile
Creek on lands owned by R.M.P., Inc., and
WHEREAS, the engineering studies have indicated that another massive
landslide may occur on the south slope of Six Mile Creek unless
certain repairs and procedures are undertaken to stabilize the said
south slope, and
WHEREAS, if said repairs are not undertaken, damage may occur to
adjacent properties, both public and private, and
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Agriculture Land Conserva-
tion Service has agreed to share 80 percent of the cost of Alternate
#1, as set forth in a letter from Paul A. Dodd, State Conservationist,.
dated January 25, 1983, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca has approved
said project; now, be it
its RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, as follows:
i3l 1. That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be authorized to enter
into an agreement with the Soil Conservation Service for the
repair to the south slope of Six Mile Creek on lands of.R.H.P., Inc.
2. That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be authorized to execute an
agreement with R.H.P., Inc. to insure that the local share
(20 percent of the costs) be provided by R.H.P., Inc., so that the
total cost to the City of Ithaca shall be zero, (Copy of said
agreement is attached to the Official Minute Book.)
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis
RESOLVED, That the Common Council appoint Jean Spitzer, 112 Orchard
Place, to the Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review for a term
to expire December 31, 1983, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council appoint Morris Angell, 203 Ithaca
Road, to the Local Advisory Board of Assessment Review for a term to
expire December 31, 1.983.
Carried Unanimously
1983 and 1984 Compensation for Golf Course Manager
By Alderman Holman: SeconcTecFby alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That the unrepresented title of Golf Course Manager be
granted an increase of 8% for 1983 and 70 for 1984. No increase in
fringe benefits is granted.
Amending Resolution
I3ti f1l rmnn Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, That the unrepresented title of Golf Course Manager be
granted an increase of 60 for 1984.
(two, The amendment was made in line with the policy for managerial
positions as proposed to the Council.
A vote on the amendment: resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Roffman, Killeen, Schuler, Elolman, Clynes, Myers,
SchInther
Nays (3) - Banfield, Dennis, Holdsworth
Carried
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Main Motion As Amended
RESOLVED, That the unrepresented title
granted an increase of 8% for 1983 and
fringe benefits is granted.
of Golf Course Manager be
6% for 1-984. No increase in
Carried Unanimously
1983 and 1984 Compensation for Management Employees Not Covered by
Contract
By Alerrman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
RESOLVED, That Management employees who are not covered by a formal
Union contract be granted an increase of 8% for 1983 and 6% for 1984
and fringe benefits as though they were members of the Executive
Association less the longevity provisions as provided by Part III, A
(6) in the Executive Association contract.
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That Management employees who are not covered by a formal
Union contract be granted an increase of 7% for 1983.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (2) - Banfield, Hoffman
Nays (7) - Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holdsworth, Holman,
Myers, Schlather
Abstention (1) - Clynes
Motion Defeated
A vote on the Main Motion resulted as follows:
Ayes (8) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Myers,
Schlather, Holdsworth
Nay. (1) - Banfield
Abstention (1) - Clynes
Carried
Governor's Proposed 1983 -84 Budget
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, the Executive Budget of New York State, for the fiscal
year 1983 -84, excludes the special state aid for municipalities and
operation and maintenance monies for sewage treatment plants, and
does not continue funding of the highway improvement program, and
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WHEREAS, these funds have provided relief from the burden of property
taxes to the residents of the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the special state aid money has helped offset loss of
Revenue Sharing monies because of the cap instituted in 1980 and has
been used by the City to reduce local property taxes, and
IVIIEREAS, loss of operation and maintenance monies for s;.wa.c,, treat-
ment plants will have a significant impact on the new joint facility,
and
WHF.RI:AS, highway improvement money will this year funcl the recon-
struction of Floral Avenue, a project long delayed by the absence of
local funding, and such projects will again be delayed without these
monies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges
Assemblyman Hugh S. MacNeil, Senator Lloyd Riford, Assembly Majority
header Stanley Fink, and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson, to
reinstate the special state aid, the sewage treatment operation and
maintenance monies, and the higlna }' improvement fund, or to provide
alternate sources of funding for local municipalities, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk cause certified copies of this resolution
to be forwarded to the above named New York State Legislators.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
March 2, l91W)
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Clynes: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, That the follcwing I1HE't!NS be added to the beginning of the
resolution:
"WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca recognizes the
extraordinary efforts of Governor Mario Cuomo, reflected in his
budget submission, to reduce state expenditures and maintain existing
levels of taxation, however," and
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler,. Dennis, Clynes,
Schlather
Nays (3) - Holdsworth, Holman, Myers
Carried
( Alain Motion As Amended
i_� WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca recognizes the
I!i extraordinary efforts of Governor Mario Cuomo, reflected in his
1i) budget submission, to reduce state expenditures and maintain existing
levels of taxation, however, and
[!' WHEREAS, the Executive Budget of New York State, for the fiscal year
1983 -84, excludes the special state aid for municipalities and opera-
tion and maintenance monies for sewage treatment plants, and does not
continue funding of the highway improvement program, and
WHEREAS, these funds have provided relief from the burden of property
taxes to the residents of'the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the special state aid money has helped offset loss of Revenue
(Woo", Sharing monies because of the cap instituted in 1980 and has been used
by the City to reduce local property taxes, and
WHEREAS, loss of operation and maintenance monies for sewage treatment
plants will have a significant impact on the new joint facility, and
WHEREAS, highway improvement money will this year fund the recon-
struction of Floral Avenue, a project long delayed by the absence of
local funding, and such projects will again be delayed without these
monies; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca urges Assembly-
man Hugh S. MacNeil, Senator Lloyd Riford, Assembly Majority Leader
Stanley Fink, and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson, to reinstate
the special state aid, the sewage treatment operation and maintenance
monies, and the highway improvement fund, or to provide alternate
sources of funding for local municipalities, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk cause certified copies of this resolution
to be forwarded to the above named New York State. Legislators.
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Schuler,
Schlather
Nays (3) - HoFfman, Killeen,
Dennis, lIoldswortll, Holman, Clynes,
Myers
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 $1S,33S.31, as listed
on Audit Abstract 114/1983, be approved for payment.
Carried Unanimously
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South Albany Street. Bridge Project
Resolution #1:
By A erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
TITLE: AUTHORIZED AGREEMENT BY THE CITY OF ITHACA TO MAINTAIN A
PORTION OF SOUTH ALBANY STREET FROM SOUTH TITUS AVENUE TO NORTH TITUS
AVENUE DESIGNATED AS NEW YORK PROJECT 3750.63.
WHEREAS, the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation has submitted to the
City Council, a proposed agreement by which the City of Ithaca is to
maintain 0.02 miles of city street from South Titus Avenue to North
Titus Avenue known as South Albany Street including Bridge No. 221042
over Six Mile Creek and to be designated as New York Project No. 3750
and said proposed agreement also provides for the City of Ithaca to
request the Department of Transportation to submit the aforementioned
project with the recommendation that it be approved by the Administrator
of the United States Federal Highway Administration, and that if such
project is approved and constructed by the Department and the Admini-
strator of the United States Federal highway Administration, the City
of Ithaca will thereafter at its own cost and expense maintain this
project in a manner satisfactory to the Department of Transportation
and the Administrator of the United States Federal Highway Administra-
tion, or their authorized representatives, and make ample provision
each year for such maintenance. Therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca shall maintain such highway and
bridge and guarantee the maintenance of such highway and bridge when
constructed and will pay the cost of such maintenance and will maintain
the project in a. manner satisfactory to the New York State Department
of Transportation or its authorized representatives, and will make
ample provisions each year for such maintenance. Be it further
RESOLVED, That the New York State Department of Transportation submit
such project to the Administrator of the United States Federal Highway
Administration and recommend to him the approval of the same for
construction with funds apportioned to the State for construction of
Highways and related projects under the provisions of Federal Highway
Acts, and he it further
RESOLVED, That this City Council act through its Chairman and Clerk
who are hereby authorized to act for this Council and make and enter
into agreement with the State Department of Transportation, in manner
and form and substance as herein stated and in accordance with the
form of contract herein mentioned as having been submitted to this
City Council for action, and that this City Council furnish five cei-ti-
f e'd copies of this resolution authorizing the Chairman and Clerk of
this City Council to execute the agreements on behalf of the City such
Chairman and Clerk being fully authorized and directed to make and enter
into agreements on behalf of the City of Ithaca in any manner and form
required by the Department of Transportation, or the Administrator of
the United States Federal Highway Administration and attach the seal of
the City Council -City of Ithaca thereto. Be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Council is hereby directed to transmit
five (5) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the State
Department of Transportation.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution #2 of the City Council of City of Ithaca
A11'PROVING A FEDERAL -AID PROJECT ADMINISTERED BY THE NEw, YORK STATE
DIPARTNIENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND AUTHORIZING THE MUNICIPALITY TO
CONTRIBUTE THE LOCAL SHARE IN THE COST OF THE CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISIC
AND INSPECTION FOR SUCH PROJECT AND ANTICIPATING A FURTHER RESOLUTION
WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE MUNICIPALITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NON- FEDERAL
SHARI: OF THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF SUCH PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE
Mavor of the City of Ithaca TO EXECUTL' AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE
NIUN ICI PAL I TY WITH THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR
THE PERFORAIANCI; OF THE WORK OF SUCH PROJECT AND FOR THE PARTICIPATION
E31" Till" MUNICIPALITY IN THE NON - FEDERAL SHARE OF THE COSTS OF Till" PROJECT.
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman
WHI RI AS, a Project for the Rehabilitation
South Albany Street over Six Mile Creek -
Title 23 U.S. Code, as amen e calls or
the program to be borne at the ratio of 8
or local funds; and
Schlather
of Bridge No. 2210420 carrying
PIN 3750.63 funded under
the apportionment of costs for
0% Federal funds and 20a State
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WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desires to advance the project which is
not or portions of which are not on the State Highway System by
authorizing the Municipality to participate in a share of the cost of
construction supervision and inspection of a project not on the State
Highway System. Now, therefore, the City Council -City of Ithaca, duly
convened does hereby
RESOLVE, That it be understood that this statement in no way diminishes
the City of Ithaca's rights under present procedures to review and
comment on specific stages of the project; and it is further
RESOLVED, That it is understood that the City of Ithaca shall provide
2Sa of the non - Federal. share of the cost of construction of the subject
project or portions of the subject project that are not on the State
Highway System, estimated to be $18,000.00, before such construction
can be authorized; and it is further
RESOLVED, That the City Council - City of Ithaca hereby authorizes the
City of Ithaca to participate in t^e cost of construction supervision
and inspection of the subject proiect or portions of the subject
project that are not on the State Highway System; and it is further
(j? RESOLVED, That this Authorization shall commit the City of Ithaca to
{j an amount not to exceed $1,800.00 for the local share of the construction
i(t supervision and inspection of the project; and it is further
(E; RESOLVED, That the Mayor of the City of Ithaca be and is hereby
authorized to execute all necessary- agreements on behalf of the City
of Ithaca with the New York State Department of Transportation
approving of the above - subject project and providing for the Munici-
pality's participation in the cost of the local share of the subject
project, at a total cost for design, right -of -way acquisition, and
construction not to exceed $21,300.00.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Resolution #3:
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF ITHACA TO .'ARTICIPATE TO THE EXTENT OF 2So
OF THE NON- FEDERAL SHARE IN THE COST OF CONSTRUCTION OF A FEDERAL -AID
PROJECT NOT ON THE STATE HIGHWAY SYSTEM ADMINISTERED BY THE NEW YORK
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by _alderman Dennis
WHEREAS, a Project for the Replacement of Bridge No. 2210420 carry-
ing South Albany Street over Six File Creek -PIN 3750.63 funded under
a Federal -Aid Program, provided for in Title 23 U.S. Code, as amended,
calls for the apportionment of co=ts for the program to be borne at
the ratio of 80o Federal funds and 20o State or local funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca desire; to advance the project by making
a commitment for 2So of the non- Federal share of the cost of con-
struction of the project or portions of the project not on the State
Highway System, including any riq_t -of -way acquisition and construction
engineering (inspection) costs. D w, therefore, the City Council -City
of Ithaca, duly convened does hc:re'�)y
RESOLVE., That the City Council -Cit,. of Ithaca approves of the above
subject project; and it is hereby further
RESOLVED, That the City Council -City of Ithaca hereby authorizes the
participation of the City of Ithaca in the cost of the Construction
of the project or portions of the roiect not on the State Highway
System (including any right- of -1;:, acquisition and construction engi-
neerin4; (inspection costs) by exe`._ition of a Certified Check to the
order of the State Comptroller pr _.r to avard of the contract; and it
is further
RC.SOI.VIiI), That this Authorization shall commit the City of Ithaca
to an amount not to exceed $21,300 for the entire cost of this project;
and it is further
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RESOLVED, That the sum of $18,000 is hereby appropriated to cover the
cost of its participation in the above phase of the project, and the
City Treasurer is hereby authorized and directed to deposit such sum
with the State Comptroller prior to award of the contract; and. it is
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be filed with the State
Commissioner of Transportation, it being understood that upon com-
pletion of the above project, the Commissioner of Transportation of
the State of New York shall transmit to this City Council a statement
showing the actual costs and expenses of such work and shall notify
the City Treasurer of the amount due from or to be returned. to the
City of Ithaca, as the case may be and that any sum due the State of
New York shall be paid by the City. of Ithaca within ninety (90) days
after the date of transmittal of said statement, and the funds there,
fore shall be raised according to the statutes in such cases made and
provided, subject to the approval of the City Council-City of Ithaca.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Vehicle Maintenance Meeting
Alderman Holman announced that there will be a Vehicle Maintenance
Meeting in the Council Chambers on March 24, 1983 at 7:30 p,m.
Southside Center Storm Windows
Alderman Holman in forme the Council that the storm windows in the
Southside Center for which $7,000 had been authorized, actually cost
about $4,000 less.
Common Council recessed at 9:30 p.m. and reconvened in Regular
Session at 9:48 p.m.
CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Alderman Hoffman reported that the CAC still has a shortage of member`.
and, for the first time in three months, had a quorum for a meeting.
Some of the items the Council are currently -involved in are: the
proposed revision of SEQR which will be moving through the Charter
and Ordinance Committee, Six Mile Creek- -ideas for study in light of
a number of proposals which will have an effect on that area. He
reported that the CAC has at least 1 representative to an ad hoc group
and also a representative to the Citizens Advisory Committee on
Industrial Sewage Pretreatment.
ENERGY COMMISSION:
Alderman Holman reported that the
acquisition of combustion testing
systems and that the 73 mercury v
sodium in the Seneca Street ramp.
be done to improve appearance and
Energy Commission has recommended
equipment to monitor city heating
apor lamps be changed to low pressure
They also recommend that painting
to offset lower lighting levels.
Alderman Killeen reported receiving complaints that heating units in
the bus shelters do not work 95% of the time. He asked if this is
an effort to reduce energy costs. Alderman Killeen commented that
he has asked the Superintendent of Public Works to look into the matter.
CIRCLE GREENIVAY COMMITTEE:
Alderman Clynes report-e —that the Circle Greenway Committee are
developing By -Laws which she will be bringing to the Council in the
form of a resolution in April or flay.
REPORT OF SPECIAL COiINIMITTEES:
iuman Servtces Coalition
Alderman Holman reported a correction to her report of February: Eva
Plae ;Musgrave is chair of the Human Services Coalition Board; Roy
Dexheimer is Vice Chairman.
She reported that final intervieiNs for L'lection of Director will be
held March 3 and 1Iarch 5 with decision to be made by the Board shortly
thereafter,
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March 23, IA O
ITHACA URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY:
Alderman Dennis reported that the committee working on the Strand
Theatre had given a deadline, but he didn't know what the results
were. Mayor Shaw commented that the Strand subcommittee plan to meet
on Monday, March 7th.
NEW BUSINESS:
Halliwell Associates, Inc. -- Engineering Service Agreement
By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, it is highly likely that the City of Ithaca will be awarded
preliminary permits for the development of hydropower facilities on
Six Mile Creek, and
WHEREAS, the conditions of the permit commit the holder to conduct a.
feasibility study and require the submission of progress reports on
a six -month basis, and
WHEREAS, numerous options exist for developing the Six Mile Creek
site, and
9f) WHEREAS, Halliwell Associates have presented a proposal, both for
lei narrowing the available options and for conducting a feasibility
�}) study, and
�Il WHEREAS, said proposal has been reviewed and accepted, with revisions
(.l.) by the hydropower Commission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to
execute an agreement between the City of Ithaca and Halliwell Associ-
ates, Inc., for engineering services, and be it further
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
RESOLVED, That the first RESOLVED read: "RESOLVED, That upon award
of preliminary permits to the City of Ithaca the Mayor . . . . . . ."
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Myers,
Clynes
Nays (3) - Banfield, Holds.%rorth, Schlather
Carried
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Plain Motion As Amended
wHEREAS, it i s highly likely that the City of Ithaca will be awarded
preliminary permits for the development of hydropower facilities on
Sit P,i.le Creek, and
WHEREAS, the conditions of the permit commit the holder to conduct a
feas:ibilit }, study and require the submission of progress reports on a
six -month basis, and
MRAZEAS, numerous options exist for developing the Six Mile Creek-
site, and
IffliA WS), Halliwell. Associates have presented a proposal, both for
narrowing the available options and for conducting a feasibility
study, and
WHEREAS, said proposal has been reviewed and accepted, with revisions
by the hydropower Commission; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That $24,000
be transferred from Account
A1990, Contingency,
to Planning Department
Account A8020 -422, Fees for
Professional
Services, and be it further
(600",
RESOLVED, That the City
Controller be directed by
of
Common Council to
the agreement.
make such transfer upon
completion of each phase
Discussion followed on
the floor. Alderman Holdsworth
recommended
waiting until the city
has the preliminary permit
before proceeding.
Amending Resolution
By Alderman Hoffman: Seconded by Alderman Killeen
RESOLVED, That the first RESOLVED read: "RESOLVED, That upon award
of preliminary permits to the City of Ithaca the Mayor . . . . . . ."
A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Myers,
Clynes
Nays (3) - Banfield, Holds.%rorth, Schlather
Carried
Further discussion followed on the floor.
Plain Motion As Amended
wHEREAS, it i s highly likely that the City of Ithaca will be awarded
preliminary permits for the development of hydropower facilities on
Sit P,i.le Creek, and
WHEREAS, the conditions of the permit commit the holder to conduct a
feas:ibilit }, study and require the submission of progress reports on a
six -month basis, and
MRAZEAS, numerous options exist for developing the Six Mile Creek-
site, and
IffliA WS), Halliwell. Associates have presented a proposal, both for
narrowing the available options and for conducting a feasibility
study, and
WHEREAS, said proposal has been reviewed and accepted, with revisions
by the hydropower Commission; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That upon award of preliminary permits to the City of Ithaca
the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute an
agreement between the City of Ithaca and Halliwell Associates, Inc.,
for engineering services, and be it further
RESOLVED,
to Plann
Services,
RESOLVED,
make such
A vote on
That $24,000 be transferred
ing Department Account A8020
and be it further
That the City Controller be
transfer upon completion of
the Main Motion As Amended
from Account A1990, Contingency,
-422, Fees for Professional
directed by Common Council. to
each phase of the agreement.
resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Killeen, Hoffman, Schuler, Dennis, Holman, Myers,
Clynes
Nays (3) - Banfield, Holdsworth, Schlather
Carried
Format of Agenda
By Alderman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Holman
RESOLVED, That following the Standing Committees of Council, the
remaining committees be consolidated under the following heading:
"REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS"
Carried Unanimously
Employee Evaluation
Alderman Dennis asked the Finance Committee to begin to look at a
way to evaluate our non -union employees, especially the management
employees.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
J sepH A. Rundle, City Clerk
William R. Shaw, Mayor