HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1983-08-03COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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