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CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
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Regular Meeting 8:15 P.M. June 1, 1983
PRESENT:
Mayor - Shaw
Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Clynes, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman, Killeen,
flyers, Schlather, Schuler
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing-Capital Project Budget and Plan
Mayor Shaw explained briefly the sequence of events involving the
capital projects: A six -year capital review process and plan is
prepared, and each year capital projects are received and. reviewed
from staff and Common Council recommendations, for new major capital
projects within the City. That is then reviewed by staff through
the months of May and June, after which it is reviewed by a com-
mittee of appointees from the Board of Public Works, Planning Board.
and Common Council. It then goes through the Budget and Administra-
tion Committee of Common Council, on to the Mayor and finally, on
to the Common Council as a Whole. This year, at the suggestion of
Mayor Shaw, another step was added: a public hearing to provide the
community an opportunity to put forward any thoughts and recommenda-
tions that they might have at this early stage in the process.
Resolut ion To Open Public. }tearing
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider capital projects be
opened..
Carried. Unanimously
The Rev, Earl Arnold, 121 Prospect Street, and Ernest Bury, 206 Valley
Road, members of the City's Task Force on Recycling, addressed the
Council, speaking in Favor of the project roquest: for a c ,il_ywide
recycling program.
Discuss-,ion follol�red nn tlie F1oo1F.
ABSENT:
Alderman (1) - Dennis
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller -- Spano
City Engineer - Lund
City Attorney - Tavelli
Dep. Fire Chief - Reeves
Personnel Administrator - Collins
Supt. of Public Works - Kinsella
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Building Commissioner - Hoard
Dir. Planning $ Development - Van Cort
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Commissioners BPW - Schickel, Gutenberger
T.C. Bd. of Representatives -- Nichols
Fire Commissioner - Anderson
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City Clerk - Rundle
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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Mayor S aw led all present in the Pledge
of Allegiance to the
American flag.
MINUTES:
By Alterman Banfield: Seconded by alderman
Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May 4,
1983 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
By Alderman :Myers: Seconded by Alderman
Holman
RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the May 24,
1983 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public Hearing-Capital Project Budget and Plan
Mayor Shaw explained briefly the sequence of events involving the
capital projects: A six -year capital review process and plan is
prepared, and each year capital projects are received and. reviewed
from staff and Common Council recommendations, for new major capital
projects within the City. That is then reviewed by staff through
the months of May and June, after which it is reviewed by a com-
mittee of appointees from the Board of Public Works, Planning Board.
and Common Council. It then goes through the Budget and Administra-
tion Committee of Common Council, on to the Mayor and finally, on
to the Common Council as a Whole. This year, at the suggestion of
Mayor Shaw, another step was added: a public hearing to provide the
community an opportunity to put forward any thoughts and recommenda-
tions that they might have at this early stage in the process.
Resolut ion To Open Public. }tearing
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider capital projects be
opened..
Carried. Unanimously
The Rev, Earl Arnold, 121 Prospect Street, and Ernest Bury, 206 Valley
Road, members of the City's Task Force on Recycling, addressed the
Council, speaking in Favor of the project roquest: for a c ,il_ywide
recycling program.
Discuss-,ion follol�red nn tlie F1oo1F.
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Resolution To Close Public Hearin <,
By Al erman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, Thgt the Public Hearing to consider capital projects be
closed.
Carried Unanimously
Public flearing - - Downtown Rezoning
Resolution To Open Public fie in
By Alderman Schlatier: Seconded by Alderman Eloldsworth
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to c.onsi. der the rezoning of a
portion of downtown be opened.
Carried Unanimously
The following persons addressed the Council-, speaking in opposition
to the Ramada Inn construction project:
John Place, 107 IV. Clinton Street
John Barney, P.O. Box 26, Ithaca, N.Y., Attorney for McGraw House
Libby Patten, 221 S. Geneva Street, Mgr. of McGraw House
Arthur William McKay, 221 S. Geneva Street
Alderman Hoffman read. a letter from Elise Mallison, 107 E. Spencer.
St. as follows:
"June 1, 1983
Dear Council. members,
I would like to express my sincere hope that the Ramada Inn will. not
be permitted. to construct its proposed 9- -story addition.. Rather
than regarding the zoning law that prohibits the addition as an
inconvenience, please consider the purpose of such a law. Ithaca
feels the way it does becuuse it looks the way it does. A 9- -story
building that fronts directly on the Cayuga Street sidewalk is out
of all proportion to the downtown area and will. rob the pedestrian
of the sense of openness that exists now. Although the Ramada is
only one building, it is certain that it will be used as an example
for constructing other tall builclings if the code is overridden this
time. Ithaca has a downtown area L.hat is attractive and draw-, people
(meaning business) largely because the structures are still_ small
enough to be human. Please remember it is important for this town
to stay that way,
Sincerely,
Elise Mallison"
The following persons addressed the Council., speaking in favor of
construction of the addition to the Ramada Inn:
Jim Kerrigan, 620 Warren Place
Gerald Schickel, 202 Sunrise Road
John Yengo, Danby Road
Ruby Loper, Ramada Inn
Alderman Holman read the following letter from the Downtown Tthaca.
Business Association:
I'May 4, 1983
Dear Elva:
The Board of Directors of the Downtown Ithaca Business Association has
asked me to communicate to you their unanimous belief that Common
Council should support the request of the Ithaca Ramada to expand its
accommodations for visitors to Ithaca.
In making this recommendation, D.l.B.A. is very much aware of the
concern expressed by Ramada's neighbors that such an expansion might
cause additional parki_nps, conge si lon or noise problems. We bel ieve
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that Ramada's good citizenship has been demonstrated from the begin-
ning of its operations here, and that there is every reason to expect
that it will continue to be sensitive to the safety, welfare and
comfort of its neighbors, including the many senior citizens who live
in the area.
All of us in Ithaca are aware, I think, that whatever we do to promote
tourism and commerce in the central business district benefits every
resident of the City - -in terms of the ambience this creates as well_
as the increased revenue it produces.. I hope you agree with us that
Ramada has proved it can contribute substantially in this function,
and that you will share both this letter and your own views with
other members of Common Council when the occasion arises to discuss
this proposal.
Cordially,
(Mrs.) Joanna Bard, President
Downtown Ithaca Business Association"
John Schroeder, 618 Stewart Avenue, addressed. the Council, speaking
in favor of the addition to the Ramada Inns on the condition that
it not exceed six stories.
Walter Wiggins, 961 Taughannock Blvd., Project Developer, presented
the background on the original Ramada Inn and described the proposed
addition to the Council. Mr. Wiggins displayed an architect's
conception of his project to Council.
Resolution To Close Public Hearin
Bv = \lderman Banfiel : Seconded by
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RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing
portion of downtown be closed.
Alderman Schl_ather
to consider the rezoning of a.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO THE AGEND\:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderman requested the addition of two items, Truck Tractor Purchase,
and Employee Assistance Program to the agenda.
No Council member objected.
NEW BUSINESS:
Alderman Schlather requested the addition of one item, Commendation
of Assistant to City Attorney, to the agenda.
No Council member objected.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Award from Historic Ithaca
Mayor Shaw reported that the City of Ithaca had received a unique
award from Historic Ithaca which he wished to pass on to the Depart-
ment of Public Works. IIe presented to the Department of Public Works
and staff of that department a plaque for reconstruction of Tioga
Street Bridge in an appropriate manner. Ile expressed the apprecia-
tion of the City, the Second and Fifth Wards in particu.lar.
On behalf of Supt. Kinsella and Engineer Aide Jim Miller, City Engineer
Lund accepted the award.
USA Today
Mayor Shaw reported that he had received many letters and telephone
calls regarding the installation of vending machines, part-icul.arly in
the nei- ghborhoods and earl: areas, for the sale of USA Today. }le pro-
vided an update of the efforts being made by the Board of Public Works,
City Attorney and himself to resolve the matter. He suggested that
the private sector could respond by not purchasing the paper from the
vending; machines.
Common Council reresscd <11- 10.00 I; m. and rcconv( -Iles' in reeo,ular
secs iOJI at 10:07 t,m.
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PETI'T'IONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Gasoline Service Station, 920 N. Cayuga Street
Joseph Rosenblum, 912 N. Cayuga Street, acTccressed the Council with
respect to the gasoline service station owned and operated by JBJ
Enterprises at 920 North Cayuga Street. He made an appeal to the
Common Council for immediate relief by establishing appropriate and
reasonable conditions for the use of the property and the preserva-
tion of the residential character of the residential district and
of the immediate neighborhood.
Mr. Rosenblum provided a letter describing the activities at the
service station and proposing conditions for correction of the situa-
tion, together with related. materials which will be made available
to the Council members.
TOMPKINS COUNTY BOARD OF
Social Services
Rep. Nichols reported that the various human service agencies of the
city are working on their budgets and will be requesting funding from
both the county and city, and she feels it is appropriate that the
city's interests be represented. Some of the agencies have a shortage
of city representation on them. She cited a couple of examples.
Alderman Killeen asked about the status of the Social Services Depart-
ment move and the hospital.
Rep. Nichols responded that the Board has a proposal in writing for
the purchase of the building with the provision that no jail shall be
built within 2 acres of their building. That proposal is under con-
sideration along with other proposals.
Jogging Paths or Facilities
John Place, 107 IV. Clinton Street, Stress Reduction Consultant, spoke
to the Council about the lack of jogging paths which are reasonable
for the human body. He suggested some sites which could be suitable
if prepared with appropriate material. TTe commented that Ithaca has
an incredible number of athletic faciLii.ies, most being competitive
oriented facilities, but none for the preventative type of activities.
He urged the Council to give consideration to providing facilities
of this type.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Energy Commission
Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council for appointment of
Robert Snell, 415 Utica. Street, to the Energy Commission for a two -
year term to expire June 30, 1985.
Resolution
By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman
RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of Robert Snell,
415 Utica Street, to the Energy Commission. for a term to expire
June 30, 1985,
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Snell took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
Board of Fire Commissioners
Mayor Shaw requested approval of the Council_ for appointment of Howard
Teeter, 442 Floral Avenue, to the Board of Fire Commissioners for a
term of office to expire June 30, 1986. �J
Resolution
By Comm. Clynes: Seconded by Comm. Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Council approves the appointment of Howard 'Teeter,
442 Floral Avenue, to the Board of Fire Commissioners for a term to
expire June 30, 1986.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Teeter took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk.
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Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corp.
Mayor Shaw reported that he had nominatec�Percy Calvin, 128 Cleveland
Avenue, for appointment to the T.C. Economic Opportunity Corp.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
"Life: Be in it."
At alderman lloldsworth's request, this item was moved to the Planning
and Development Committee agenda.
Former Rothschild Building
Mayor Shaw presented an update of tho events taking place with regard
to the search for a tenant for the former Rothschild building. lie
commented that he doesn't foresee a new tenant being .ready for shopping
for the coming Christmas season.
New York State Conference of Mayors
Mayor Shaw reminded the Council that the Conference of Mayors would
commence the following Sunday and run through Wednesday. He urged
Council to consider attending part of the meetings.
E ±► CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT:
!f, Gas Station on N. Cayuga Street
City Attorney Tavelli reported that the city has been sued with regard
l!! to their attempt to enforce the Sign Ordinance and the use of that
particular building. They claim that the city is being arbitrary,
lil unreasonable and capricious in doing this and the matter is returnable
in Binghamton on June 21, 1983, where the case will be heard. Some-
time later the city will have a decision.
Strand Theatre
Alderman Killeen asked City Atty. Tavelli for an update on the Strand
Theatre negotiations. Atty. Tavelli responded that the owner and.
interested party are having.discussions.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
t)oTA'nto:gn l2c-Zoning Ordinance
By alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
ORDINANCE NO. 83 -6
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAY) AND SECTION 30.25 OF THE CITY
OF ITHACA, NEW YORK. 7QNING ORDINANCE, .CIIAPTLR 30 nr THE CITY''OF ITHACA
IIUN i C I PAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, as follows:
SECTION 1, AMENDING ZONING MAP.
1. That the "Official Zoning Map of the City of Ithaca, New York"
as last amended, is hereby amended and changed so that the
following described areas presently located in the B -4 Commercial
District and the P -1 Public and Institutional District are re-
classified and changed as specified below:
a. All that tract or area of land bounded on the north by
the south line of the right -of -way of E. Green Street,
on the west by the east aijd south a ivies of the right- of-
way of S. Tioga Street and lands of the City of Ithaca,
on the south by 6 -Mile Creek, and on the east by lands of
the City of Ithaca, to be rezoned to B -2b.
b. All that tract or area of land bounded on the north by the
south line of the right -of -way of IV. Green Street, on the
east by the west line of the r.o.w. of S. Cayuga Street, on
the sotitll by the north line of the r.o.w. of IV. Clinton
Street, and on the west by the wester -
n property lines of
Tax Map Parcels 70- 7 -4.1, 70 -7 -4.2 and 81 -1 -11 as shown on
the current Assessment Nlaps of the City of Ithaca, main -
taincd by the County of Tompkins Assessment Office, and
further iIIdi 0 n t1) cnl. 7oni„�:, Mup as the line
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(extended between Clinton and Green Streets) separating the
present B -4 district from the present R -3a district, to be
rezoned to B -3, subject to the terms and provisions of a
covenant to be entered into by the owner(s) of the property
in this zone and the City of Ithaca, a copy of which is to
be filed concurrently herewith in the City Clerk's Office.
c. All that tract or area of land bounded on the north by the
south line of the right -of -way of W. Green Street, on the
west by the east line of the r.o „w. of S. Geneva Street, on
the south by land presently- zoned. R -3a, and on the east by
the common property line between Tax Map Parcels 70 -7 -3 and
707 -4.2 as shown on the current Assessment Maps, to be
rezoned to B -la.
2. That in accordance herewith the City Clerk is hereby directed
to make or cause to be made the necessary changes on said
Zoning Map.
SECTION 2. AMENDING SECTION 30.25
That Section 30.25 (District Regulations Chart) is amended as
follows:
Column 8, Maximum Building Height, Number. of Stories, for the B -3
District, delete "8” and add "None."
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and in accordance
with law upon publication of a notice as provided in 93.11(B) of
the Ithaca City Charter, .
Alderman Schlather explained that what the committee has done is
called contract zoning, and is done to restrict the otherwise
potentially expansive use of this property in a B -3 zone. The
committee attempted to answer the concerns of many of the .residents
in the area by tempering any rezoning in the area by restrictive
co,enants which will help to pi -otect and enhance the life safety
and welfare of the residents.
Discussion followed on the floor,
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Killeen, Holdsworth, Holman, Myers, Schlather,
Clynes
Nays (2) - Hoffman, Schuler
Absent (1) - Dennis
Carried
Charter & Ordinance Committee Meeting
Alderman Schlather noted that there would be a meeting the following
evening at 8:00 p.m. to discuss newspaper vending machines throughout
the City at the request of the BPW Streets & Facilities Committee.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Bus Grant Agreement
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has submi.tt.ed a request for a grant of
funds to the New York State Department of Transportation and the
United States Department of Transportation, pursuant to Section 18
of the Urban Mass Transportation act of 1.964, as amended, for a
project consisting of the purchase of three (3) new 35 -foot, diesel
powered transit buses, with fare boxes and radios. This equipment
shall be used to provide fixed rate public transportation service in
the City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca, and portions of the Village of
Cayuga Heights according to the terms and conditions specified in the
approved project application; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign:
(1) Any and all agreements between the City of Ithaca and
the State of New York for the above named project;
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(2) Any and all agreements between the City of Ithaca and
any third party subcontractors necessary to complete
the project, if appropriate;
(3) Any municipal /vendor contracts for the purchase of
vehicles and /or equipment, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this Common Council certifies through this resolution
that the local share of forty -two thousand eight hundred dollars
($42,800), as described in the Federal Section 18 Project Application,
is committed to this project from Capital Reserve #22 - Buses.
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Carried Unanimously
Summer Youth Work Pro ram
.By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
WHEREAS, the Tompkins County Board of Representatives adopted a
resolution appropriating $25,000 for a Summer Youth Work Program to
be made available to municipalities of this County on a matching
fund basis, and
�) WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of the City's Youth Bureau Board
has unanimously recommended that the City participate in this Program;
►-ii now, therefore, be it
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t? RESOLVED, 'That this Common Council approves an amount not to exceed
$8,250 as the City's matching share for this Program, and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be, and is, hereby authorized and directed
to execute the Agreement with Tompkins County.
Carried Unanimously
Youth Bureau Computer
By Al erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman. Banfield
RESOLVED, That the 1983 General Fund Authorized Equipment List be
amended to include the purchase of an in -house computer, as requested
(wor.. by the Youth Bureau Director, at a cost not to exceed $4,025, and be
it further
RESOLVED, That $2,000 be transferred within the Youth Bureau accounts,
as follows:
$1,000 from A7310 -101 to A7310 -220
1,000 from A7310 -311 to A7310 -220
and be it further
RESOLVED, That $1,125 be transferred from A1.990 Contingency, to
Account A7310 -220, and be it further
RESOLVED, That 1 typewriter, at a cost of $900, be deleted from the
Youth Bureau .Authorized Equipment List.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Tabling Resolution
By Alderman Myers: Seconded by Alderman Schuler
RESOLVED, 'Cha.t the lesolut -ion for of r_ui in -house computer
be tabled.
(600" Ayes (6) - Hoffman, Killeen, Schuler, Holman, Myers, Clynes
Nays (3) - Banfield, Holdsworth, Schlather
Absent (1) - Dennis
Carried
Teen Jnbs Program
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
RESOLVED, That this Common Council authorizes the Ithaca Youth. Bureau/
G.I.A.C. to pursue an application for funding a summer youth work
program with the Tompkins County Youth Bureau, in an amount not to
exceed $ ?,5005 fifty percent to he rc�imhiirsed by the Tompkins County
Youth Iti_ii, eau an([ f i Cty from that exist i.n
the G.i.A.C. 1983 Budget; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the implementation of the program is contingent on the
approval of the Tompkins COUnty Youth Bureau; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign the necessary contract
with the Tompkins County Youth Bureau.
Carried Unanimously
Storekeeper Position.
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
WHEREAS, Department of Public Works staff have met with the Finance,
Personnel and Administration. Committee of the Board of Public Works
and the Budget and Administration Committee representative at a
special meeting, and
WHEREAS, the request by D.P.W. staff for an additional stock room
employee is based on the need for greater security and accountability
of materials and supplies, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has authorized the establishment of
the position of Storekeeper, with a salary range to be determined by
Common Councils now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council establishes the position of Store-
keeper, with a salary range of $9,875 to $14,617, as shown on the
1983 C.S.E.A. Administrative Compensation. Plan, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Personnel Roster for the Department
of Public Works be amended to add J Storekeeper,
Carried Unanimously
Truck Tractor Purchase
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman. KiJ.leen
WHEREAS, the 1983 Authorized Equipment List for the Water and Sewer
Department included the purchase of a truck tractor for $25,000, and
JdHEREAS, the Department of Public IVorks has determined that a diesel.
powered vehicle has more advantages than a gasoline powered vehicle,
and
WHEREAS, the cost of the diesel powered vehicle is $35,402; as per
low bid; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council approves the purchase of a diesel
powered truck tractor, with tandem axle, for the Water and Sewer
Department, at a cost not to exceed $355402, subject to the approval
of the Board of Public Works, and be it further.
RESOLVED, That $4,160 be transferred from Account F1990, Water.
Contingency, to Account F8316 -230, Shop and Equipment; and $6,242
from Account G1990, Sewer Contingency, to Account G8116 -230, Shop and
Equipment.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Building Appraisal
By Alderman Holman: Seconn ecT -by \lderman Schlathe<r
WHEREAS, the five (5) year lease between the City and Family Medicine`
Associates is due to expire May, 1984, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department is presently proposing a five (S)
year lease renewal, with an option to purchase at the end of the
renewal period, and
WHEREAS, the Director of Planning and Development has requested an
amount not to exceed $1,000 for consulting services to prepare fair
rental and fair market value appraisals of the City owned property at
209 (Vest State Street; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed ;1,000 be transferred from
Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A8020 -422, Fees for Professional
Services, as requested by the Director of Planning and Development.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Fire Department Monitors
RT Alc erman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Schlather
161EREAS, the Fire Chief has requested release of funds for the
purpose of purchasing twenty (20) Motorola Minitor Monitors for issue
to active volunteer firefighters, and
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee and the Fire Commissioners have
endorsed this request; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment List of the General Fund
be amended to include the purchase of twenty (20) Motorola Mini tor.
Monitors for the Fire Department, at a cost not to exceed $5,800, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $5,800 be transferred from
lf! Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A3410 -250, Other Equipment.
Amending Motion
By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by AldQrma.n Schuler
RESOLVED, That the following be added to the resolution: "and be it
further
r.Y RESOLVED, That the Fire Department submit a policy for the distribution
and recovery of all monitors, which will be reviewed by the Fire
Commissioners and the Human Services Committee of this Council."
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Killeen commented that there should be a policy whereby a
replacement schedule for consumable items is developed in the a.nnua.l
budget process.
Main Motion As Amended
(400,01 A xr,ote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Fire Department Mattresses
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has regeested funds to purchase fifty -two
(S2) new innerspring mattresses to replace existing mattresses at
all Fire Stations, and
WHEREAS, the Hunan Services Committee and the Fire Commissioners
have endorsed this request; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 1983 Authorized Equipment List of the General
Fund be amended to include the purchase of fifty -two (52) inner-
spring mattresses, at a cost not to exceed $3,003, and be it further
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $3,003 be transferred from
Account A1990 Contingency, to Account A3410 -210, Furniture and.
Furnishings.
Alderman Holdswoi'th asked that the purch.ise of i
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LOCAL LAW NO. OF THE YEAR 1983
BE IT ENACTED by the Common COUa1Cil of the City of Ithaca, New
York, as follows:
SECTION 1. Establishing the annual. salary of the Mayor of the
City of Ithaca.
The annual salary of the Mayor of the City of Ithaca
is hereby established and. set at $26,000 per year,
commencing January 1, 1984.
SECTION 2. This Local Law shall take effect immediately after
filing in the office of the Secretary of State.
Senior Clerk Position
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth
WHEREAS, the 1983 authorized complement of the Personnel_ Department
included a Senior. Clerk's position, and.
WHEREAS, James Westbrook has successfully passed the required Civil
Service testing and is qualified to fill this position; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That James Westbrook be appointed to the position of Senior
Clerk, at an annual salary of $8,837, that being Step 1 on the C.S.E.A.-
Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 198,3, effective June 6, 1983.
Carried Unanimously
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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 $11,11.6.91. as listed on Audit Abstract #10/1983, be approved for payment.
Discussion followed on the floor. ,_j
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried. Una.ni.mously
Em to ee Assistance Pro�am
By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Banfield
WHEREAS, Common Council has approved the general terms and. conditions
of an Employee Assistance Program to be provided by Family and.
Children's Service of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has approved the contract as to form, and
WHEREAS, the contract spells out the terms and conditions previously
approved; be it
RESOLVED, That Common Counc=il authorizes Mayor William R. Shaw to
sign a contract with Family and Children's Service of Ithaca. in
the amount of $5,077.00,
Amendment to Resolution
By Alderman Scilat er: Seconded by Alderman
Banfield
RESOLVED, That B< 3.a., page 4 of contract
be deleted.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the Amendment resulted as follows
Ayes (7) - Banfield, Hoffman, Cl.ynes,
Schuler, Holman, Myers,
Schlather
Nay (1) - Killeen
Abstention (1) - lloldsworth
Absent (1) -- Dennis
Carried
Main Motion As Amended
A rote on the Main Motion, As Amended resulted
as follows:
Ayes (8) - Banfield, Hoffman, Killeen,
Schuler, Holman., Clynes
Myers, Schlather
Nay (0)
Abstention (1) - Hold.sworth
Absent (1) - Dennis
Carri of
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Management Training Program
Alderman Holman reported that the Budget and Administration approved
a Management Training Program for contract administration to be
funded out of existing department budgets.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Collegetown Development -- Public hearing
By Alderman Hol sworth: Seconded by Alderman N11yers
WHEREAS, the IURA and Common Council have directed the Developer
Negotiation Committee and staff to negotiate with Travis and Travis
the conditions and commitments necessary to continue the designation
of Travis and Travis as the conditional preferred developer for the
Collegetown Redevelopment Project, and
WHEREAS, the Negotiating Committee is negotiating with Travis and
Travis an Option Agreement that defines the responsibilities each
party will assume in the development of a hotel, retail- and parking
project and the conditions precedent to a land conveyance between
the City and IURA and between IURA and Travis and Travis; now, there-
fore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council, in conjunction w /IURA, hold. a
public hearing on June 16, 1983 at 8:1S p.m. in Common Council.
Chambers to discuss the proposed Option Agreement and to Lran.sfer
1�1 title to property to the IURA so that it can execute the option.
agreement with Travis and Travis.
Amendment to Resolution
By Alderman HoldswortNT Seconded by Alderman Clynes
RESOLVED, That the Resolution be amended to read as follows:
RESOLVED: the third line be changed to react, "and. to consider
transfer of title to property to the IURA...."
The following be added at the end of the resolution: "and be it
F(i the r
RESOLVED, That Travis and Travis preferred developer status be
extended until June 16, 1983, and i.: !I- ftnrlfler
RESOLVED, That the City Merl-, is directed to provide ad.equa.te
notice of the public hearing."
A vote on the Motion To Amend resulted as follows:
Main Motion As Amended Carried Unanimously
A vote on the Main Motion As Amended resulted as follows;
"Life - -Be In It" Carried Unanimously
By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Banfiel.d
WHEREAS, individual and organized forms of recreation and the creative
use of free time have gained growing importance in the lives of all
Americans as they find more and more time freed for personal pursuits;
and
WHEREAS, organized sports is only one avenue of recreation; rather
recreation encompasses a myriad of activities that result in satis-
faction and family unity; and
WHEREAS, recreation is not confined to the young and those with great
physical prowess, but can be pursued by persons of all ages in programs
of arts and crafts, tourism, cultural endeavors and nature studies; and
WHEREAS, the LIFE. BE TN IT. program, unlike others of its genre,
promotes a zestful approach to life in general through the encourage-
ment of a broad range of inexpensive, recreation activities that do
not demand special instruction or spuclul equipment:; and.
WHEREAS, the LIFE. BE IN IT. program, in its most far-reaching benefits,
can help combat the problems of juvenile delinquency, disabling old
age and general depress i_oih by su1111,. i s,,lht ing new nver,ues of
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RESOLVED, That the City Council of Ithaca hereby endorses the LTFE.
BE IN IT. program and ur-es citizens to relish the wonders of nature
around ttTiem.
Alderman Killeen asked the Mayor to explain the procedure of de-
termining proclamations - -- which he did
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows°
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Mayor Shaw reported that the Area Development
Corporation has been
ex
tensively
scrutinizing its structure and
purpose through a. By -Laws
Committee.
There was a resolution going
through the full board to
expand the
board to make it more open and
involve more people. He
expects to
give a full report at another
time.
NEW BUSINESS:
By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holman
WHEREAS, Ralph Nash, Esq. has ably served the City of Ithaca. as an.
Assistant to the City Attorney with professionalism and efficiency
since 1981; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Nash, Esq. has resigned this position, effective, June 1,
1983; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Ralph Nash, Esq. be and he is here commended for a. job
well done, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be and lie is hereby directed. to furni -sh
a ceremonial copy of this resolution, appropriately sealed., to Mr.
Nash as a token. of the City's grateful appreciation for his services
rendered.
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Schlather asked the Mayor to uroe the Police Commissioners
to take advantage of the funds that are -available in the city for the
DWI Program, to the extent that they are not already doing.
Alderman Schlather noted that asphall. jogging is okay if you are
wearing the right shoes.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 12:25 p.m.
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