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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-1984-01-01COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA . NEtV YORK. Special Mceting 11:00 A.M. January 1, 1084 PRES►.iN_'1' Mayor Shaw Mayor -Elect - Gutenberger Aldermen (9) - Banfield, Clynes, Dennis, Hoffman, Holdswortl-j, Holman, Myers, Schlather, Schuler Aldermen -Elect (4) - Cummings, Haine, Peterson, Romanowski_ ABSENT: (400e Alderman (1) - Killeen (Excused) City Attorney - Tavelli OTHERS PRESENT: Supt, of Public Works Kinsella City Controller - Spano Deputy City Controller _. Cafferillo City. Clerk - Rundle Deputy City Clerk - Pa.olangeli City Chamberlain Wright �!a Purchasing Agent - Clynes (3; Building Commissioner - Hoard Asst. Fire Chief - Olmstead �!) Chief of Police Herson In addition to those listed above, many relatives, friends, ` and interested citizens were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Shaw led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. 243 DISMISSAL OF OUTGOING COUNCIL: Mayor Shaw excused the outgoing Council members: Clynes, Holman, Schuler, and Banfield. Mayor Shaw made comments regarding his two years in office and highlighted his accomplishynents as Mayor, and thanked. the outgoing Council members for their service to the City. OATH OF OFFICE -- MAYOR GUTENBERGER: Mayor Shaw called Mayor -Elect Gutenberger to the rostrum where he took the oath of office and was sworn in as Mayor by the City Clerk. Mayor Shaw then turned the reins of government over to Mayor Gutenberger by presenting him with the gavel, symbol of authority as Chairman of Common Council and other municipal boards; and with the badge of office symbolizing authority as head of the Police Department. Mayor Gutenberger presented former Mayor Shaw with the gavel. as a symbol of the office which he held for two years. OATH OF OFFICE--ALDERMEN-ELECT: Mayor Gutenberger called the newly elected and re-elected alder - persons to the rostrum to be sworn in to their respective offices: Robert S. Romanowski - First Susan Cummings - Second Ward James Dennis - re-elected in (40we Margaret Haine - Fourth Ward Carolyn Peterson - Fifth Ward IVa rd Third h1ard The newly elected alderpersons and Aldernujn Dennis took the oath of office and were sworn in by City Clerk Rundle, after which Mayor Gutenberger presented them with badges of office and con- gratulaed them on their election to office. Mayor Gutenberger read the. fo 1 1 nw i rig state mcnt : January 1, 1.984 First, I would like to thanl; Bill Shaw for his graciousness to me in these last few weeks of transition. T would. also ]-i.ke to thankthose of you. who are here that worked so hard. for me during the campaign and had faith in my candidacy ail through the someti-me ex.r.i_ting, sometime tiring, summer and fall. days. Finally, my thanks to the people of Ithaca who have put their trust in me to lead their City for the next two years. I pledge my utmost to work as best I can to be worthy of your trust. I have talked often during the Fast campaign of the se.YiO_js issues facing Ithaca ----developing and stabilizing the downtown economy; putting into place a development: agenda for Collegetown that will please merchants and residents; developing the Westend. in a. way that preserves the uniqueness of that neighborhood.; developing a more cooperative partnership between the City and Cornell University; improving day care provision; increasing neighborhood safety; insuring justice and equity for women and. minorities; alleviating the curses of hunger and unemployment. But this long list does not frighten me...on the contrary, what I learned as I walked door to door and talked to Itha.can.s this Fall is that there is a huge reservoir of talent and of concern for our city in the community at large. T all, optimistic that if we tap these community resources and involve more of our citizens in the public life of Ithaca we can. solve these and other problems with hard work, good will, and community spi-rit. I have tremendous respect for, and faith in., the resources and. talents in t:hi.s community, I am excited about the fu Lure of Ithaca, pessimists seldom appreciate the resourcefulness and ingenuity of citizens when given a chance to participate in the politics of a democracy. This is, we should remember, the first day of 1984. But all the predictions of George Orwell `s book about: the totalitarian future and a government of big brother, of uniformity and unhappiness have not come true. To a great extent this is because citizens in Ithaca and cities throughout the country take pride in running their own government and have an unfailing optimism about the potential for cooperative civic work leading to a better, freer, and more just ►ltllre. My sig) -its are set to the future, to cooperative problem solving in a partnership of the broadest possible participation of all - the city's diverse communities. But my sights are set to the future for )Tet another reason. tVhat some of you ma -y not know is that Ithaca is about to celebrate a special. birthday, to celebrate a historic milestone... incorporated :in 1888, Ithaca`s 100th birthday will soon be upon us. I will be appointing very short] -Y a special Ithaca Centennial Committee to recommend. how best the community can commemorate this historic occasion. In the me:aIa_time, l promise to do my very beet in. these next two years. I hope you will be proud of me and your city. And lest we forget, I hope that in the next two years we can have some fun; public life is not all. work and. strain, budgets, and task forces. There should be time for joy and occasional good laugh. I thank you all once again for your confidence in me and hope that we all have a happy and good new year. And now C.ounri_l of 1984. .... 1-et:s go 'to stork! ACTINGMAYOR° Mayor Gutenherger entertained nominations from the floor For the position of Acting Mayor. Iti Alderman Holdsworth nominated Alderman James Dennis for the position and his nominationwaswas seconded by Alderman Hoffman. Tile motion carried. -3- January 1, 1.984 Hearing no further nominations from the floor, Mayor Gutenbergep4 5 decl,.:;-ed the nominations closed. Alderman Dennis took the oath of office and was sworn in by i=}he City Clerk. ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Gutenberger entertained nominations from the floor for the positon of Alternate Acting Mayor. Alderman Dennis nominated Margaret Haine for the position of ^lternate Acting Mayor and her nomination was seconded by Alderman Schlather. The motion carried. (440e Hearing no further nominations from the floor, Mayor Gutenberger declared the nominations closed. Alderperson Haine took the oath of office and was sworn in by City Clerk Rundle. Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, that this Council approves the appointment of Paul. D. Bennett to the position of Assistant City Attorney for a term of office to expire December 31, 1985. Carried Unanimously Attorney Bennett took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk Acting City Judge Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for the appoint- ment of M. John Sherman, 205 fiillview Place, to the position of Acting City Judge for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984. Resolution By Alderman lIoldsworth: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that this Council approves the appointment of M. John Sherman to the position of Acting City Judge for a term of office (wW0,01 to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Attorney Sherman took the oath of office and teas sworn in by the City Clerk. City Prosecutor Mayor Gutenberger requested approval Of the Council for the appoint - meat of Anne S. Clavel, 109 Cornell Stre,t, to the position of City Prosecutor for n term of office to expire December 31, 1985. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Corporate Counsel Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for the appoint- ment of L. Richard Stumbar, 1532 Slaterville Road, to the position O� of Corporate Counsel for a term of office to expire December 31, 1985. r' Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Holdsworth RESOLVED,that this Council approves the appointment of L, Richard Stumbar to the position of Corporate Counsel for a term of office to expire December 31, 1985. Carried Unanimously Attorney Stumbar gook the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Assistant City Attorney Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for the appoint- ment of Paul D. Bennett, 413 Hook Place, to the position. of Assistant City Attorney for a germ of office to expire December 31, 1985. Resolution By Alderman Schlather: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, that this Council approves the appointment of Paul. D. Bennett to the position of Assistant City Attorney for a term of office to expire December 31, 1985. Carried Unanimously Attorney Bennett took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk Acting City Judge Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for the appoint- ment of M. John Sherman, 205 fiillview Place, to the position of Acting City Judge for a term of office to expire December 31, 1984. Resolution By Alderman lIoldsworth: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that this Council approves the appointment of M. John Sherman to the position of Acting City Judge for a term of office (wW0,01 to expire December 31, 1984. Carried Unanimously Attorney Sherman took the oath of office and teas sworn in by the City Clerk. City Prosecutor Mayor Gutenberger requested approval Of the Council for the appoint - meat of Anne S. Clavel, 109 Cornell Stre,t, to the position of City Prosecutor for n term of office to expire December 31, 1985. 2 4 G --4-. January 1., 1984 Resolution By A1. erman Dennis : Seconded by A:l dei rman IN -line, RESOLVED, that this Council approves t}je,� appointment of Anne S. Clavel to the position of City Prosecutor for a term of office to expire December 31, 1-985. Carried 11n.ani.mou 1 y Attorney Clavel took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Board of Public Works Commissioners Mayor Gutenberger. requested approval of. the Council. for the reappointment of Charlotte Stone, Nates Fl -oral- Estates, for a. term of office to expire December 31, 1986; and for the a.ppoi.nt- ment of Benjamin Nichols, 109 Llenroc Court, for a. term of office to expire December 31, 1986. Resolution By Alderman Schlathere Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, that. this Council approves the reappointment of Charlotte Stone, and the appointment of Benjamin Nichols, as commi-ssioners for terms to expire December 31., 1.986. Carried Unanimously Ms. Stone and Mr. Nichols took the oath of office and were sworn in by the City Clerk. Youth Bureau Board Mayor Guten erger requested approval of ia1e Co-iffici_1. for reappoint- ment of Carol Seligmann, 118 EaS h"lood Terrace, for a. i.erm of office to expire December 31., 1986. Resolution By Alderman Schlather- Seconded by Alderman, Holdsworth RESOLVED, that this Councilapproves the reappointment of Carol. Seligmann for a term to expire December 31, 1986, Carried Unailimousl_y Ms. Seligmann took the oath of office and was sworn in. by' i.he City Clerk police Commissioner Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council. for reappoint- ment of David C. Wallace, 1102 E. State Street, for a term of office to expire December 31, 1986, Resolution By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman 11oldsworth RESOLVED, that this Council approves the reappointment of David C. Wallace as Police Commissioner for a term to expire December 31, 1.986, Carried Unanimously Mr. Wallace took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Board of Zoning Appeals Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for reappoint- ment of Charles M. Weaver, 221 Linn Street, for a. term of office to expire December 31, 1986, Resolution By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Schlath.er. RESOLVED, that this Council approves the reappointment of Charles M. Weaver for a term of office to expire December 31, 1986. Carried Unanimously Mr. Weaver took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. J -S - January 1, ]984 Planning and Development Board 247 Mayor Gutenberger requested appro;a? ;;f the Council for reapJioint- ment of Martin W. Sampson, 107 Ridgedale Road, for a. term of office to expire December 31, 1986. Resolution By Alderman Holdsworth: Seconded by Alderman Cummings RESOLVED, that this Council approves the reappointment of Martin IV. Sampson for a term of office to expire December 31, 1.986. Carried Unanimously Intergovernmental Relations Mayor, Ex Officio James P. Dennis Raymond M. Schlather Daniel L. floffman Susan Cummings asked Committee to select own Chairman Liaison Appointments Board of Public Works - Daniel L. Hoffman Human Services Coalition - Carolyn Peterson Energy Commission - James P. Dennis Recycling Task Force - Daniel L. Hoffman Youth Bureau Advisory Board - William R. Myers Circle Greenway - Sean F. Killeen Conservation Advisory Council - Carolyn Peterson and. Margaret Elaine Planning Board - Robert Romanowski Landmarks Preservation - Susan Cummings Greater Ithaca Activities Center - Raymond N1. Schlather Economic Opportunity Corporation - Margaret Haine Commons Advisory Board - Robert J. Holdsworth Fire Appeals Board - Sean F. Killeen Tompkins County Area Development - William R. Myers Mr. Sampson took the oath of office and was sworn in by the City Clerk. Official Voices of the City of Ithaca Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for initiation of a tradition --Official Voices of the City --and requested approval. of the Cayuga Chimes as the Official Voices of Ithaca. Resolution By Alderman Haine: Seconded by Alderman Dennis RESOLVED, that this Council approve the appointment of the Cayuga Chimes as the Official Voices of the City of. Ithaca. Carried Unanimously S +►! Members of the Cayuga Chimes took the oath of office and were sworn in by the City Clerk. Wi 1984 Standing Committees of Common Council and Liaison Appointments Mayor Gutenberger appointed the Standing Committees of Council and Council Liaisons as follow: Budget and Administration Charter and Ordinance James P. Dennis, Chm. Raymond M. Schlather, Chm. William R. Myers, V. Chm. Roberti. Holdsworth, V. Chm. Raymond M. Schlather Carolyn Peterson Sean F. Killeen Susan Cummings Robert J. Holdsworth Daniel L. Hoffman Human Services Planning and Development Daniel L. I{offman, Chm. Susan Cummings, Chm. Carolyn Peterson, V. Chm. Sean. F. Killeen, V. Chm, Margaret Haine Robert Romanowski. Robert Romanowski Margaret Haine William R. Myers James P. Dennis Intergovernmental Relations Mayor, Ex Officio James P. Dennis Raymond M. Schlather Daniel L. floffman Susan Cummings asked Committee to select own Chairman Liaison Appointments Board of Public Works - Daniel L. Hoffman Human Services Coalition - Carolyn Peterson Energy Commission - James P. Dennis Recycling Task Force - Daniel L. Hoffman Youth Bureau Advisory Board - William R. Myers Circle Greenway - Sean F. Killeen Conservation Advisory Council - Carolyn Peterson and. Margaret Elaine Planning Board - Robert Romanowski Landmarks Preservation - Susan Cummings Greater Ithaca Activities Center - Raymond N1. Schlather Economic Opportunity Corporation - Margaret Haine Commons Advisory Board - Robert J. Holdsworth Fire Appeals Board - Sean F. Killeen Tompkins County Area Development - William R. Myers -6 - January 1, 1.984 BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Desigation. of Official. Depositories By Alderman Dennis: Seconded y Alderman ,;ch.tathcr - 3 7 f t1 e cit ChgrtclI the RE�OLVLD, that ptn suint t.o Sec_t. i_on - y , Tompkins Cotin ty Trust: Company and the Fi rs t Bink of Ithaca be, and they are, hereby desi.gn.ated as the official depositories of all City funds for the year 1984, as follows: TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUSI COMPANY Name Account Nipill-jer City of Account Name Account: 01.01.09 Number City of Ithaca General Fund 01. 201 001004 City of Ithaca Payroll Fund 04 201. 001004 Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges 01 201 001.055 Capital Reserve Fund #11 --Parks & Recreation Areas 02 201 001.055 Capital. Reserve Fund #14 Parking Areas 03 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #1S - Fire Engine Replacement 04 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #16 -Development of Water Sources OS 201 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #17 - sewer Construction. 06 201. 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #20 -West Hill. Water & Sewer Replacement 08 201 001.055 Capital Reserve Fund #22 - Bus Replacement 09 201 001055 Capital. Reserve Fund #23 Public Works Equipment 1.0 201. 001055 Capital Reserve Fund #24 Energy Conservation 01 101 082703 Employees Group Insurance Deductions 03 201 001.004 Employees Withholding for Social Sectirit:y 07 2.01 001004 Employees N.'Y.S. Withholding Tax 08 201 001004 Employees U.S. Savings Bond 09 201. 001.004 N.Y,S. Policemen's $ Firemen's Retirement System 1.1 2.01 001.004 N.Y.S. Employees Retirement: System 1-2 2.01 001004 Stewa. t Park Zoo OS 2.01. 001.004 Guaranty and Bid Deposits 05 201. 001004 Fire Dept. Savings Bank Life Insurance OS 201. 001.004 City Tax Sale Redemption 05 201. 001004 Health Facility Rental Agreement OS 201 001004 Deposits on Water Meters OS 2.01 001004 Sale of Unclaimed Property Abandoned Vehicles 05 201 001004 Commons Assessment Advance Payments 05 201 001004 Circle Greenway 05 201 001.004 Center for Expressive Arts 05 201 001004 Commons; Assessment Fund 01 101 07179.) Federal R,3venue Sharing 02 201 001.004 Firemen's Pelief Fund (time account) 21 301 01.2.2.61 Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assoc. (time account) 22 301 01.2261. Cemetery Fund (time account) 21 301 02.3298 M.C. Hillick Memorial Fund (lime a.C'Cot.lr).t) 21 301 14072.3 Storm Cemetery Fund (time account) 23 301 023298 Holmes -Stamp Cemetery Fund (time account) 22 301 023298 FIRST BANK OF tTIIACA Account Name Account Nipill-jer City of Ithaca Eater. F� Sewer Fund 267 01.01.09 City of Ithaca Construction Fund 267 01.0842 Firemen's Relief Fund 267 01.0001 Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment P1.ant 267 01.22.76 Designation of Official Newspaper_ By M Merman Dennis: Secon ec y Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 7--16 of the City Chan-l-.er, the Ithaca Journal be, and it is, hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 1984. Carried Unanimously J Collateral To Secure Deposits By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Schlather RESOLVED, that the collateral deposited by the Tompkins Country Trust Company and the First Bank of. Ithaca, as reported be approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried Unanimously 7-- January 1, 1-984 Public Employees Blanket Bond 249 By Alderman De:inis: econded bAlderman Maine RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sectit.111 1:I of the: �'uic'li.c Officers LaW, the f=ollowing bond, which is on !-ile in the office of the City Clerk be, and is, hereby approved in all respects for the year 1984,. Insuring Agreement No. 1 Amount Insurance Compal Honesty Blanket Bond Coverage $2S0,000 Royal Globe Insuring Agreement No. 3 Amount Insurance Company Faithful Performance Blanket Bond Coverage $250,000 Royal Globe Carried Unanimously Designation of Regular Meeting Dates and Hours By Alderman Dennis: Seconded by Alderman Romanowski RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Common Council for the year 1984 be held at 7:30 P.M. on the first Wednesday of each month in the Common Council Chambers, at City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York. Carried Unanimously NEW BUSINESS: tt' Charter an Ordinance Committee S-!-� Alderman Schlather reported that the planning staff has prepared a zoning ordinance which they would like a public hearing called for. A resolution calling for a public hearing in February would �j need to be passed at the Wednesday meeting of the Council, lie requested that the Charter and Ordinance Committee meet brief]), on Tuesday, January 3, 1984, at S:00 p.m. in the Common. Council. Chambers to review the proposed ordinance and prepare a resolution calling for a public hearing in February. MESSAGE TO ALDERMAN SEAN KILLEEN Mayor Gutenberger, on behalf of himself, Common Council and his many friends, wished a Happy New Year and expressed sincere wishes for a speedy recovery from his hospital confinement to Alderman Killeen. He reported that Alderman Killeen had passed on his best wishes to the Council for a happy New Year and felt quite confident that he will be j o i.niiag the group very s001-1 to take his seat on the Council. Official City Voices Song The Cayuga Chimes sang A Song of Friendship in closing, dedicating it to Mayor Gutenberger. ADJOURNMENT: n a motion the meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon. r' Joseph A,/Rundle, City Clerk Callista F. Paolangeli, Dep. Clerk