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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-08-03COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 179 Regular. Meeting 8:1S P.M. August 3, 1.983 PRESENT: Dlayor - Shaw Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Holman Killeen, Myers, Schlather ' ABSENT: Alderman (1) - Schuler (Excused) OTHERS PRESENT: cool, City Controller - Spano Dep. Controller - Cafferillo Personnel Administrator - Best Dep. Dir., Planning & Development - Sieverding City Attorney - Tavelli Asst. Fire Chief - Reeves Building Commissioner - Hoard City Clerk - Rundle ire L 1 -) 1�q_ PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers WHEREAS, Isadore Yavits served as Alderman of the City of Ithaca. from January 1, 1964 through December 31, 1967, and WHEREAS, Doe contributed to the City of Ithaca and this Common Council his time and knowledge in carrying out his assignments on the Youth and Recreation, Grievance, and Youth Bureau Advisory Council as Vice Chairman, and WHEREAS, the memory of Doe will-live on in youth -- related activities in the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, Doe has provided a role model for his grandson Bob who currently serves on Ithaca Youth Bureau Board and numerous other residents of our community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council conveys its sympathy to his family, and be it further RESOLVED, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting; and that a copy be transmitted to his grandson. Carried Unanimously INTRODUCTION OF CANDIDATES: Mayor Shaw introduced the following candidates for aldermanic positions: Hargo Clynes Elva Holman Susan Cummings ,Tames Dennis Margaret Haine David Corina Carolyn Peterson Democratic Republican Democratic Democratic Democratic Republican Democratic candidate First Ward candidate Second Ward candidate Second Ward candidate Third Ward candidate Fourth Ward candidate Fifth Ward candidate Fifth Ward MINUTES: By Alderman Schlather: Seconded b-,- Alderman Banfield RESOLVE=D, That the P•linutes of the .Tuly 6, 1983 meeting be approved as recorded by the City Clerk. Carried Unanimously ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS TO THE AGE \D:1: Beet- ancT-ATninista•ati.on Commi=ttee Alderman llolman r'equestee t -Tie cFEetien of two items from the agenda: E: Tthaca Housing Authority Resolution; 11- -Land Purchase, possible re"0 1 li t 1 011 . No Council member objected. 180 -2- August 3, 1.983 Charter and Ordinance Committee n Schlather r eq uested tI addition of in item to the ,agenda: Alderma C- -Parks Speed Limit - -Lift from Table. No Council member objected. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: Public Hearing to consider an application from Greyhound Lines, Inc. for consent to alter its motor bus routes throughout the C�t� o— Ithaca, New York Resolution To 0 en Public Hearing By Al erman Scirlat el; Seconded by RESOLVED. That the Public Hearing to Greyhound Lines, Inc. for consent to throughout the City be opened. Alderman Dennis consider an application from alter its motor bus routes Carried Unanimously Alderman Schlather reported that subsequent to Notice of Public Hearing being published, Greyhound Lines, Inc. had modified their request so as to eliminate trafficking east of Aurora and State Streets, but would come down Rt. 96B to Seneca Street, turn left on Seneca, stop at the Seneca St. bus stop and continue west on Seneca to Greyhound Station. No one appeared from the public to speak to the hearing. Resolution To Close Public Hearing By Al erman Dennis: Seconce y Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing to consider an application from Greyhound Lines, Inc. for consent to alter its motor bus routes throughout the City be closed. Carried Unanimously COMMUNICATIONS: Letter from Henry Williams, N.Y.S. Dept. of Conservation Mayor S aw reported having received a letter from Comm. Henry Williamc, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, which responds to informatio provided to their staff by our Superintendent of Public Works, which resulted in a major increase in assignment of points on their point scale for 1984 funding for our sewage treatment plant; it also gives information concerning future hearings. Mayor Shaw transmitted copies of the letter to the council members. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Tlary Jayne, Ithaca, N.Y., ad ,e&--the Council regarding continued harrassment by the police. Mayor Shaw advised Ms. Jayne to submit a report to the Police Commis- sioners and a copy to Council Liaison. David Banfield. Television Cable Committee I�layor s�rregieste approval of Council for appointment of Betty Burke, 129 South Street, to the 'Television Cable Committee for a term to expire July 30, 1988. Resolution By A1cTerman Clynes RESOLVED, That this to the Television C to fill the vacancy Potorti. Seconded by Alderman Schlather Council approves the appointment of Betty Burke able Committee for a term to expire July 30, 1988 caused by the expiration of term of Peter Carried Unanimously Ms. Burke took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor S aw requested approval of Council for appointment of Jean M. i Cookngham, 225 South Albany Street, to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term to expire December 31, 1984, to Fill the remainder of the terra vacated by Donna Ward. Resolution Ry— Alderman IloIman: Seconded by Alderman Myers RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Jean M. .S -3- August _6, 119S Cookingham to the Board of Zoning _appeals for a term to expire December 31, 1984, to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Donna Ward. Carried Unanimously Ms. Cookingham took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Conservation Advisory Council Mayor Shaw requested approval of Council for appointment of Damon. Boynton, 2012 Wyckoff Avenue, to the Conservation Advisory Council (400001, for a term to expire December 31, 1983, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Margaret Woods. Resolution By Alderman Banfield: Seconded by Alderman Hoffman RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Damon Boynton to the Conservation Advisory Council for a term to expire December 31, 1983, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Margaret Woods. Carried Unanimously Mr. Boynton took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. ' Mayor Shaw requested the approval of Counci_1 for appointment of John Semmler, 30S Fairmont Avenue, to the Conservation Advisory Council for if! a term to expire December 31, 1984. (I..1 there are some new the Planning office. plans and data concerning la_f Resolution By A— lderman Killeen: Seconded by alderman Dennis that Doug Dylla has RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of John Semmler Director of Ithaca to the Conservation Advisory Council. for a term to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Mr. Semmler took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. (400'� Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Mayor Shaw reported that he had nominated Corp. Roger Carter, 306 S. Plain St., for appointment to the Tompkins County E.O.C. CO- IIMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Rothschild Building Mayor Shaw gave the Council an update on the present status of the Rothschild building. UDAG Loan for Henry St. John Mayor Shaw reported t amt he had received a telephone call from Congress- man Matt McHugh informing him that the UDAG loan in the amount: of $107,000 for Henry St. John renovation has been approved. Private Industry Council Mayor Shaw reported that he has been appointed to and attended the meetings of the Private Industry Council (successor to CETA). The county will receive $400,000 for yob training i and placement n private industry. Etta Gray and Charles Slanning also represent the city at these meetings. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Hydropower Alderman Dennis reported that he had received a report from J. Ilalliwell concerning Six Mile Creek which contained several options. The committee; will review the rchort and report to Council at its September meeting. Alderman Dennis answered questions of the Council concerning the report. Route 96 Flavor Shaw reported that there had been a meeting with the NYS Dept. of Transportation and Rt. 96 available in there are some new the Planning office. plans and data concerning INIIS Mayor Shaw reported that Doug Dylla has been appointed Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Ilousing Service. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: Hydropower Alderman Dennis reported that he had received a report from J. Ilalliwell concerning Six Mile Creek which contained several options. The committee; will review the rchort and report to Council at its September meeting. Alderman Dennis answered questions of the Council concerning the report. 182 -4- August .b, 1983 CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMIT`T'EE Draft Environmental Impact Statement -- Public Hearing By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Clynes WHEREAS, a Draft Environmental Impact Statement has been prepared at the direction of the Ithaca City- Common Council, in connection with proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in the vicinity of Valentine Place and South Quarry Street, and WHEREAS, the next step in the process is to hold a public hearing upon ten (10) days notice for comment on and response to this Draft Environmental Impact Statement; now, therefore, be it J, RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held, and the same is hereby scheduled, in accordance with the State and. City Environmental Quality Review Act for Monday, August 29, 1983 at 7:30 p.m., which hearing shall be conducted by the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Ithaca City Common Council and shall be held in the Common Council Chambers at the time and date aforesaid, and. be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of the DEIS be, and the same is, hereby filed in the City Clerk's Office concurrently herewith for public inspection and review, and it is further RESOLVED, That the Notice of this Public Hearing be published by the City Clerk no later than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing, in accordance with law. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Greyhound Lines, Inc. By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Myers WHEREAS, the Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc. has made application for copse to alter its motor bus line route in the City of Ithaca by changing t same to the newly proposed route as follows: Route 96B (Aurora Street to Seneca Street, and west on Seneca Street to bus station, with pickup and discharge site at the Seneca Street parking garage bus stop; and. WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held pursuant to the Transportation. Corporation Law; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca does Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc, to alter its City of Ithaca by changing the same to follows: Route 96B (Aurora Street) to Seneca Street to bus station, with pic Seneca Street parking garage bus stop; hereby give its consent to motor bus line route in the the newly proposed route as Seneca Street, and west on kup and discharge site at the and be it further RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be and lie is hereby directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to Greyhound Bus Lines, Inc. Discussion followed on the floor. Tabling Motion By Alderman Schlather: Seconded b%- Alderman Holman RESOLVED, That the resolution be tabled until. additional information concerning the route is obtained. Carried Unanimously City Parks (Speed Limits) By Alderman Schlather: Seconded b% Alderman Tloldsworth RESOLVED, The Ordinance concerning speed limits in city parks be lifted from the Table. Carried Unanimously 3 1€� �3 -5- August-1, 1983 By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis ORDINANCE NO. 83 -7 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 60 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES" OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE. BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, as follows: Section 1. That Chapter 60 entitled "Traffic and Vehicles" of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code is amended as follows: 1. That a new Section to be known and designated as Section 60.33 entitled "Maximum Speed Limits - Parks" to follow 60.32 is hereby added to said chapter to r—as follows: "Fifteen (15) miles per hour is hereby established as the maximum speed at which vehicles may proceed on or along highways within parks in the City of Ithaca as follows: Stewart Park, Cass Park (except Temporary Rt. 89 -Park Road), and Newman Golf Course, including Pier Road commencing at its intersection with the east line of Willow Avenue and thence running easterly and northeasterly to its end." Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and. in ill accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in. 9 3.11(B) of the Ithaca City Charter. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Council recessed at 9:45 p.m. and reconvened. in Regular Session at 9:55 p.m. (400e, BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION CO1`MITTEE: Fire—Department Transfer of Funds By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED, That $6,500 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency, to Account A3410 -312, Equipment Parks and Supplies, as requested by the Fire Chief, due to unanticipated repairs of vehicles and equipment. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Banfield, Hoffman, Holman, Schlather, Nays (1) - Myers Absent (1) - Schuler Killeen, Dennis, Holdsworth, Clynes Carried Forty -hour Work Week By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Myers RISOLVED, the resolution concerning forty -hour work week be lifted from the table. Carried Unanimously By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the work week for employees of the Building Department be increased from 3S to 40 hours, as requested by the Building Commissioner, and be it further RESOLVED, That the following salrtry lines be established in the C.S.E.A. Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 1983, as recommended by the Personnel Administrator: Deputy Building Comm- issioner 40 flours $17,525- $25,940 Housing Inspector 40 flours 15,249- 22,570 Building Inspector III 40 Hours 15,249- 22,570 Building Inspector T1 40 llours 12,859- 19,036 Stenographer 40 hours 9,280- 13,737 and be it turthet- RESOLVED, That the Following salary line be established in the 1983 Compensation Plan for employees not covered by a union, as recommended b\- the Personnel Administrator: AdministratiVe Secretai,y 40 Hout-s 512,162 - $18,003 18 -1 -6- August 6, 1983 and be it further RESOLVED, That otlier 40 -hour salary lines be adjusted to reflect appropriate percentage differences. Amendment to Resolution By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, That the resolution be amended by deleting the second "RESOLVED" and replace it with.: and be it further RESOLVED, That the 1984 salaries for the Building Department personnel excluding the Building Commissioner, be set to reflect the increased work week from 35 to 40 hours, with a commensurate 14% increase over existing salary lines for the following classifications: Deputy Building Commissioner Building Inspector II Housing Inspector Stenographer Building Inspector.III and be it further RESOLVED, That the following salary line be established in the 1984 Compensation Plan for employees not covered by a Union, as recommended by the Personnel Administrator: Administrative Secretary and be it further RESOLVED, That the Personnel Administrator be authorized to make adjust- ments in 1984 salaries to other 40 -hour positions whereas discrepancies have been found, said adjustments to reflect appropriate percentage differences. Discussion followed on the floor. Amendment to Proposed Amendment By Al erman Clynes: RESOLVED, That the proposed amendment be amended by deleting the positions of Dep. Building Commissioner, Stenographer and Administrative Secretary. Discussion followed on the floor. Alderman Clynes withdrew her amendment. Tabling Resolution By M_(T rma.n _1101111,111: Seconded by Alderman Dcnni.s RESOLVED, That the Main Motion which was lifted from the table, and the Proposed Amendment to the Main Motion be tabled. A vote on the Tabling Resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (6) - Hoffman, Killeen, Dennis, Holman, Myers, Clynes Nays (3) - Banfield, Holdsworth, Schlatlier Absent (1) - Schuler Carried Traffic Violations Promotions By Al erman Holman: SeconceU by Alderman Dennis WHEREAS, the Finance Department has reviewed and updated the job description of the position of one Account Clerk and one Clerk in the Traffic Violations Bureau, per Common Council resolution of Play 5, 1982, and WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has reviewed and approved the position duty statement to be appropriate for the title of Senior Clerk, and WHEREAS, the incumbent Account Clerk and Clerk have Massed the re- quired Civil Service testing and are qualified to fill the position of Senior Account Clerk; now, therefore, be it -7- August,6, 1J8S5 RESOLVED, That one Account Clerk and one Clerk position in the Traffic Violations Bureau be redesignated as Senior Account Clerk, and be it further RESOLVED, That Joan Russell be promoted to the title of Senior Account Clerk, with an annual salary of $12,254, that being Step 8 on the C.S.E.A. - Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 1983, and that Maureen Troy be promoted to Senior Account Clerk, with an annual salary of $10,894, that being Step 5 on the C.S.E.A. - Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 1983, effective August 8, 1983. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Atidi t By Alderman Holman: RESOLVED, That the stration Committee, Audit Abstract #14, Seconded by bills audited in the total 1983, be app Alderman Banfield and approved by the Budget and Admini amount of $14,143.85, as listed on roved for payment. Carried Unanimously National Register Project By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis MIEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has given approval to the Planning Department request to apply for a $5,000 Grant for clocurrienting and preparing National Register nominations; note, there - Fore, be it RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee recommends the setting aside of $5,000 from Account A1990, Contingency, subject to (MV-01 the approval of a contract between the City of Ithaca and the New York State Division of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Carried Unanimously REPORT 01' SPECIAL COMIMITTF.ES AND COUNCTL LTATSONS: Urban Renewal AgeitcyT 11ldLrman Dennis reported that the Ithaca Ballet Guild has made a proposal to the Agency for the Strand Theatre, copy of which is in the City Attorney's office. fie requested that the Council review it. fie announced that the Agency will be meeting on 'Monday, August 8, 1983 rind Dossibly will act on the proposal. Following that, the Council will act on the proposal in August. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Refund of Taxes By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Hol.dsworth RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized and directed to refund overpayment of taxes for the years 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983, on the following properties, as recommended by the City Attorney, as per judgment rendered by Judge Frederick B. Bryant: M1 Chestnut Hills Highland House Year Apartments Apartments 1978 $2,582.9S 748.68 4I' 1979 503.93 810.92 1980 1,043.96 978.18 1981 1,198.97 315.88 1982 1,173.05 309.05 1983 1,168.48 307.85 Totals $7,671.34 $3,470.56 and be it further (4wo" RESOLVED, That $9,666 be transferred from Account A1990, Contingency, to Account A1964, Refund of Real Property Taxes. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Atidi t By Alderman Holman: RESOLVED, That the stration Committee, Audit Abstract #14, Seconded by bills audited in the total 1983, be app Alderman Banfield and approved by the Budget and Admini amount of $14,143.85, as listed on roved for payment. Carried Unanimously National Register Project By Alderman Holman: Seconded by Alderman Dennis MIEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has given approval to the Planning Department request to apply for a $5,000 Grant for clocurrienting and preparing National Register nominations; note, there - Fore, be it RESOLVED, That the Budget and Administration Committee recommends the setting aside of $5,000 from Account A1990, Contingency, subject to (MV-01 the approval of a contract between the City of Ithaca and the New York State Division of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Carried Unanimously REPORT 01' SPECIAL COMIMITTF.ES AND COUNCTL LTATSONS: Urban Renewal AgeitcyT 11ldLrman Dennis reported that the Ithaca Ballet Guild has made a proposal to the Agency for the Strand Theatre, copy of which is in the City Attorney's office. fie requested that the Council review it. fie announced that the Agency will be meeting on 'Monday, August 8, 1983 rind Dossibly will act on the proposal. Following that, the Council will act on the proposal in August. 186 -8- August ,6, 1983 Circle Greenway Committee Alderman Clynes, on beialf of the Circle Greenway Committee, expressed gratitude to the Department of Public Works and Ithaca Youth Bureau for the work which they did in upgrading the narking lot and trails at Van Atta. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: USA Today Mayor Shaw reported that he had met with Pam Johnson, as directed by the Council resolution, after which he wrote a letter to her, copies of which were mailed to all aldermen. Mayor Shaw reported that City Attorney Tavelli has prepared a draft ordinance for review by the Board of Public Works and eventual action by the Council. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. J seph A. Rundle, City Clerk William R. Shaw , Mayor J D .J