HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1985-01-02Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Mayor - Gutenberger
Alderpersons (10) -
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
7:30 P.M.
January 2, 1985
Cummings, Dennis, Elaine, Hoffman, Holdsworth,
Killeen, Myers, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Controller - Spano
Dep. Controller - Cafferillo
Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty
Dir., Youth Bureau - Cutia
City Engineer - Novelli
Personnel Administrator - Shaw
Corporate Counsel - Stumbar
Fire Chief - Tuckerman
Dir., Planning & Development - Van Cort
Police Chief - Herson
Dep. Dir., P&D - Mazzarella
Comm'r. Bd. of Public Works - Nichols
City Rep., T.C. Bd. of Representatives - Nichols
0 0 City Clerk - Rundle
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Gutenberger led All present in the Pledge of Allegiance to
the American flag.
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MINUTES:
December 5, 1984
Alderperson Cummings requested the following correction: The amending
resolution at top of page 10 was seconded by Alderperson Peterson, not
Alderperson Cummings.
Alderperson Killeen requested the correction of the spelling of a
speaker's name: on page 3, under Veterans' Property Tax Exemption,
the name of Carl Schmidt should be correctly spelled "Karl Schmid."
Resolution
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the Council meeting of December 5, 1984
be approved as corrected.
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
Public IIearinQ -- Request from Chemun, County Transit System to operate
Y fixed route motor bus .line between the Village of Watkins Glen, N.Y.
and the City of Ithaca, N.Y.
Resolution To Open Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider the request of Chemu ng
County Transit System to operate a fixed route motor bus line betvic -un
the Village of Watkins Glen, N.Y. and the City of Ithaca, N.Y. be
opened.
Carried Unanimously
No one appeared to speak to the hearing.
Resolution To Close Public Hearing
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
(400", RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider the request of Chemung
County Transit System be closed.
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE _'AGENDA:
]:lection of Ofl'i.cers
Alderperson Schlather requested the addition of two items to the
agenda: E.I.ection of Acting Mayor, and Election of Alternate Acting
Mayor.
No Council member objected.
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IIuman Services Committee
AlderZ)erson Iloffman requested the addition of a proposed agreement to
the resolution concerning the architect's contract for the Youth Facility.
No Council member objected.
Circle Greenway Committee
Alderperson Killeen requested that Item A under REPORT OF SPECIAL
COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS be shifted to occur under PLANNING
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE.
No Council member objected.
Charter and Ordinance Committee
Alderperson Schlather informed the Council that lie had placed on
their desks the actual resolution for Charter and Ordinance Committee
Item B.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Collegetown Project
Dennis hinters, Chairman, Design Review Board, read the following
letter and attachment to the Council:
"December 31, 1984
Mayor John Gutenberger
City Hall
Dear John:
At the request of Common Council, the Design Review Board has reviewed
the designs of the Collegetown projects. The Board has met several
times with the architects, developer, and the Planning and Development
Committee and staff.
The Board feels that the designs that have been presented to us are
not acceptable for this community. The design flaws of the College-
town projects appear to be of an equally serious nature as those in
Center Ithaca. In light of this, the city should not repeat these
mistakes in Collegetown.
The Board is taking this position because of the following reasons:
1. The proposed designs are too simplistic. They do not pay
proper attention to the requirements of the site, nor to
the unique physical and economic position that this site has
in Collegetown.
2. The city appears to be following a design approach to these
projects that is not being guided by reason. Because the
proposed solutions are not based upon an overall master design
plan, the orally pieces of the Collegetown puzzle are not f=itt.in5,
together in a rational nor creative way.
These points are expanded upon in the enclosed pages. Thank you for
giving the Board the opportunity to review these projects. he hope
that our comments will be useful to you.
Sincerely,
Dennis A. hinters
Chairman, Design Review Board"
"Opinion of the Design Review Board on the Collegetown Projects
1. Necessity for Developing a Master Design Plan
Since there are so many pieces to the Collegetown puzzle, any designs
for the garage, apartments, park and street modifications cannot be
rationalized as being cost efficient unless they are done within. the
context of an understandable overall design for the affected areas of
Collegetown.
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The city must define in an overall fashion the physical. and economic
characteristics that we would like Collegetown to assume and then
design on that basis. We cannot talk in an educated manner about
constructing sidewalks nor tearing down walls, to say nothing about
constructing buildings, unless we have established the relationship
of these puzzle pieces to the other puzzle pieces.
If_ each piece is considered separately as it appears the city is
doing now, we may find ourselves paying for mistakes because we
didn't look sufficiently at all factors. What a pity to be rushing
the process in order to secure a Federal grant only to find that other
costs may prove to be greater in the future, as Center Ithaca has
shown us.
For example, the city may find that if one piece is not designed
properly, it may have a detrimental effect on another. It may be
found that would -be shoppers would feel quite uncomfortable on Eddy
Street because of an overwhelming mass appearing just to the east
because the park was not given proper consideration as a transition.
Such a situation could be mitigated by designing with a three- dimen-
sional model. For such a sloping site as here in Collegetown, such a
07 model is a necessity, not a luxury.
G) The location of the proposed apartments and garage on Dryden Road
(] is a pivotal position, being a means of generating movement between
C() Eddy Street and College Ave. How this should best be handled and the
reasons why can only be addressed within the context of an overall
design.
Even the introduction of a new sidewalk along Dryden Road should be
questioned if the park were designed to provide for the safe movement
of people, therefore avoiding a duplication of facilities.
With the proper use of a good master design plan the city can generate
in Collegetown - with clarity rather than chaos - an incentive for
people to go there and a feeling of safety and comfort for those who
spend their time and money there.
2. The Design of the Apartments and Garage are not Acceptable
When the Design Review Board first met with those involved, a few
rough sketches were presented. At those first meetings it was strongly
recommended that the architects clearly understand the reasons for
generating their designs as responses to, and anticipated changes of,
natural and community features. Only out of those reasons could a
worthwhile creative design be proposed.
As an example, it was noted that the relationship between the park and
the apartments would have to be established. If they were to be de-
signed as if one were a part of the other, then perhaps the orientation
of the apartments could reflect this relationship.
For the record, this suggestion was offered to encourage the architects
to think about reasons for a design; it was not offered as a design
solution, contrary to other assumptions and statements.
Since the grant deadline had to be met the designs were hastily pre-
pared in a relatively short period of time. Understanding this, the
Board provisionally accepted the designs. The Board felt that because
of the significance of this project and its location in such a unique
(Woo" physical and economic position, that the architects would continue to
develop ideas for designs that would capitalize on these unique features.
Father, it appears that the designs being proposed for this site are
based upon whatever few ideas it was possible to generate in such an
insufficiently short period of time. The city deserves more creativity.
The Board cites several fundamental reasons for this opinion. First,
the proposed design appears to be for a building that is more suitable
for a flat site, not the type of topography that characterizes tli:is
particular loc,ition in Collegetown. The soliit.i.on of laying an apartment
building cleanly on top of the parking garage is too simplistic. If the
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building responded properly to the topography, there might not have
to be a large blank wall facing the park that would have to be taken
care of in an artificial manner.
Because of their proportions and orientation, the courtyards feel as
if they will be dark and uncomfortable to walk through. This will be
experienced particularly during the winter months as they catch the
cold westerly winds and snow as in a pocket. The courtyards were
presented as if they are to be landscaped, however th.e type of plants
seemingly bear little relation to the scale of the building. It is
questionable if it is understood how the courtyards are supposed to
relate to the park. Although the two courtyards are designed as if
they responded to similar conditions outside, this is not the case.
There are awkward details such as the projection of the southwest
corner of the building over the sidewalk, the introduction of materials
that are unsympathetic to the Collegetown area, as well as the orienta-
tion of apartments to the rear of the Performing Arts Center.
The justification for the scale of the building was based on its being
of the same height as others around it; rather than on }low it feels
within the overall context. On such topographic conditions as in
Collegetown, the relationship of the proposed building's scale and
proportions to the rest of Collegetown and the affect that the building
will have cannot be ascertained without the use of a three- dimensional
model. Because of the distorted manner in which previous drawings have
presented the relationship between the proposed building and the park,
these conditions are questionable.
3. Similar Mistakes are Being Made in the Design of the Park
It was the suggestion of the Board that a landscape architect review
the potential uses of the park within the context of an overall
Collegetown design. Out of such an analysis a creative design could
be proposed.
Judging from the presentations that were made this approach has not
been .followed. The three proposals submitted do not appear to address'
the usefulness of the park. Without that basis there is no way to
justify whether Scheme Three, which relies upon the connection of level.
topographic features as its conceptual basis, fulfills the established
needs. Who would use it and why would they?
Rather than becoming a place that has been designed for people in a
positive way, the park is now being proposed to soften up the insensi-
tive attention that the proposed building is paying to the topography
through the design of the terraces as an afterthought.
If it were decided through analysis that the usefulness of the park
were best fulfilled with terraces, they should not be shoved towards
the back as if to hide a mistake.
4. Recommendations
In light of the comments, it would be useful for the involved parties,
particularly Common Council, to take another look at these projects.
It is apparent that Council should:
a. Reconsider the basis for its designated deadlines and the long -
range costs that will be accrued in order to secure this Federal
grant;
b. Contract to have a master design plan developed in order to de-
termine the basis upon which these proposed designs should be
developed.
C. Appropriate more time and money, and reconsider the contractual
arrangement with the developer for generating rational_ and
creative designs for this area.
Design Review Board
December 31, 1984
(D
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C.)
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Alderperson Cummings commented that she
the communication for the Planning and
would be happy to continue discussions
at the next committee meeting.
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would like to have copies of
Development Committee, and
with the Design Review Board
Brick Streets
John Schroeder, 618 Stewart Avenue, addressed the Council concerning
their decision to replace E. State Street with asphalt instead of
bricks, and said it reflects American immaturity.
Stewart Park Master Plan
Herb Engman, S71 S. Danby Road, Spencer, N.Y., representing the
Tompkins County Environmental Management Council, spoke to the Council
about the question of an Environmental Impact Statement on expansion
of the golf course into the wetlands. He suggested, in the scoping
process, that there be a broad range of groups involved in the sessions.
He commented that we could end a lot of expense by simply saying, "no"
now to the idea of continuing the studies, continuing the idea of
working into the wetlands even at some future time. We could take the
$9,600 which is in the Plan for the studies and put that to improving
the golf course.
REPORT OF BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES:
Jail Site
Rep. Nisi ols reported that since the last Council meeting the Board of
Representatives voted officially, 10 -5, to build the new jail, with the
hope of breaking ground in 1986, at a site owned by the county near the
airport. Only 3 of the city representatives voted against the airport
site.
Alternatives to Incarceration
Rep. Nichols reported that the N.Y.S. Legislature appropriated $2 million
to work on alternates to incarceration to alleviate the pressures on
jails in upstate and some of the state prisons. The theme is to make
it possible for people who are in jail but not accused of violent
crimes or felonies to be released under whatever programs the counties
develop. The counties are eligible for state funds while this is going
on. Tompkins County will receive $14,850 in 1985 for participating in
the plan. A correlary is that they immediately declared that the
present jail is now in conformity with their laws and need have only
four categories of housing prisoners instead of twelve so.that takes
all the immediate pressure off the county with respect to bringing
the present jail into conformity.
Interest in federal moves which affect us locally
Freeze on Medicare
1. The Board feels it would have disastrous effects here. At the very
least it would reduce the use of medical care by the elderly; at
the worst it would affect the doctors, hospital and entire medical
system. The Board plans to have a resolution on the agenda in the
committees to begin working on opposition to freezing federal
funding for Medicare.
?. The Board plans to oppose the flat tax which would
eliminate the
existing exemption on local property taxes.
3. Veterans' Tax Exemption
T eh Board did pass a reduced veterans'
public hearing at which the persons who
than you might think. They also passed
upon the state legislature to give some
to the veterans, such as exemption from
exemption following the
spoke were much closer
a resolution calling
more meaningful benefit
state income tax.
Rep. Nichols answered quest:i.ons of the Council concerning the following:
Sale of hospital: The deal has fallen through with the group from
Connecticut. If there is any slight shadow of a question, it is whether
they will. have sonic claim about getting back the $25,000 down payment.
The county has voted to sell that building, and will now make an honest
effort to do that.
At the request. of Alderperson Sclilather, Rcp. Nichols agree(] to supply
a copy of the resolution of the county calling upon the state legis-
lature to give sonic more meaningful benefit to the veterans,. such as
exemption from state income tax.
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Alderperson Killeen asked for an update regarding the armory. Rep.
Nichols responded that this was a dead issue from the standpoint. that
the site the National Guard preferred was Cornell. owned land near the
airport. Cornell truly thought they would be providing a benefit to
everybody by giving that piece of land and were shocked to find out
that wasn't the desire of the community. The state has taken the point
of view that since it was approved locally, that Tompkins County does
want to have an Armory,they are going to build it on one of the other
sites not far from the land that Cornell was going to give to them.
The other site, in the 'Town of Lansing, would probably have to be
purchased.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Cherry Street Industrial Park
Mayor GutenU rger reported that now that Cherry Street Industrial Park
is nearly filled, a sign will be erected marking the fact that Cherry
Street Industrial Park is there. The sign will be put in on January 7
at 12:30 p.m. on site. All Common Council members and the public are
invited.
MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS:
Board of Fire Commissioners
Mayor Guten erger requested approval of appointment of Karl Schmid,
101 Brandon Place, to the Board of Fire Commissioners to fill the un-
expired term of Richard Slade who resigned.
Resolution
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Maine
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Karl Schmid,
101 Brandon Place, to the Board of Fire Commissioners for a term to
expire June 30, 1985.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Schmid took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by City Clerk
Rundle.
Board of Public Works
Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the appointment of Robert J
Shannon, 217 Valley Road, to fill a vacancy on the Board of Public
Works.
Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Romanowski
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Robert J.
Shannon, 217 Valley Road, to the Board of Public Works for a term to
expire December 31, 1987.
Carried Unanimously
Mr. Shannon took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by City Clerk
Rundle.
Acting City Judge
Mayor Gutenberger requested consideration of reappointment of M. John
Sherman, 205 Hillview Place, to the position of Acting City Judge.
Resolution
13y Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Maine
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the reappointment of M. John
Sherman, 20S Hillview Place, to the position of Acting City Judge
for a term to expire December 31, 1985.
Carried Unanimously
Planning and Development Board
Tlayor Gutenberger requested approval of reappointment of Isaac Kramnick,
125 Kelvin Place, as chair of the Planning and Development Board, and
reappointment of Steve Jackson, 110 Osmun Place, as member of the
Planning and Development Board.
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Resolution
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That this Council approves the reappointment of Isaac
Kramnick, 125 Kelvin Place, as chair of the Planning and Development
Board, and reappointment of Steve Jackson, 110 Osmun Place, as member
of the Board, for terms to expire December 31, 1987.
Carried Unanimously
Standing Committees of Common Council - 1985
Mayor Gutenberger reappointed the Standing Committees of Common
Council for 1985, with no changes:
Budget and Administration
James P. Dennis, Chm.
William R. Myers, V. Chm.
Raymond M. Schlather
Scan F. Killeen
Robert J. Holdsworth
Human Services
Daniel L. Hoffman, Chm.
tX1 Carolyn Peterson, V. Chm.
Margaret Haine
0) Robert Romanowski
William R. Myers
Intergovernmental Relations
Mayor, Chair
James P. Dennis
Raymond M. Schlather
Daniel L. Hoffman
Susan Cummings
ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
Acting Mayor
(400e, Mayor Gutenberger
position of Acting
Charter and Ordinance
Raymond M. Schlather, Chm.
Robert J. Holdsworth, V. Chm.
Carolyn Peterson
Susan Cummings
Daniel L. Hoffman
Planning and Development
Susan Cummings, Chm.
Sean F. Killeen., V. Chm.
Robert Romanowski
Margaret Haine
James P. Dennis
entertained nominations from the floor for the
Mayor for 1985.
Alderperson Dennis nominated Alderperson Sean Killeen for the position
of Acting Mayor and his nomination was seconded by Alderperson Schlather.
The motion carried.
Hearing no further nominations from the floor, Mayor Gutenberger de-
clared the nominations closed.
Alderperson Killeen took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by City
Clerk Rundle.
Alternate Acting Mayor
Mayor Gutenberger entertained nominations from the floor for the
position of Alternate Acting Mayor.
Alderperson Cummings nominated Alderperson Peggy Haine for the position
of Alternate Acting Mayor and her nomination was seconded by Alderperson
Holdsworth. The motion carried.
Hearing no further nominations from the floor, Mayor Gutenberger de-
clared the nominations closed.
(400'e, Alderperson Haine took the Oath of Office and was sworn in by City
Clerk Rundle.
CORPORATE COUNSEL' S REPORT:
B r Lawsuit
Corp. Counsel Stumbar reported on the lawsuit concerning the position
of water treatment operator. Mr. Baker asked that an open competitive
examination for the position not be held. The decision was in favor
of the city. An open competitive examination has been held and the
city can go ahead and make determination on who should get the position.
Firemen's Insurance Relief Fund_
Corp. Counsel .Stumbar reported that a decision has been handed down on
the use of the funds (a 20 -page decision). Ile is preparing a summary
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which will be sent. to the Charter f, Ord.irrancc Committee, some staff
and the Mayor. Others may request a copy if they wish to read it.
A copy of the decision will be available in the City Clerk's office
for those who wish to read it. The decision will ultimately require
a change in the Charter.
Forest Home Drive
Alderperson Myers as about the stat.rrs of Forest Ilorne Drive. Atty.
Stumbar responded that due to the objections, petitions, etc. which
are occuring it may result in some litigation. The road is closed
for safety reasons and this is not related to abandonment of the road.
Currently the Planning and Development staff are in the process of
preparing an Environmental Assessment norm. lie believes the Board of
Public }Yorks will act on it one way or another fairly soon.
CHARTER AND ORDINANCE COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 0 "Traffic and Vehicles" of the Cit.
of Ithaca Municipal Code.
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth
ORDINANCE NO. 85 -1
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 60 ENTITLED "TRAFFIC AND VEI-IICLES"
OF THE CITY OF ITHACA MUNICIPAL CODE.
BE IT ORDAINED AND
Ithaca, New York, as
Section 1. That a
60.48 of ARTICLE IV
follow Section 60.47
follows:
ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
follows:
new Section to be known and designated as
entitled "PARKING, STANDING AND STOPPING" to
is hereby added to said Chapter to read as
"S 60.48 Curb Line Parking
No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle between the curb
litre and the sidewalk or adjacent property line of any street or
highway except the following streets or highways:
Cliff Street, east side, within the 500, 600 and 700 blocks
(parallel parking only).
University Avenue, east side, from a point 75' south of the
entrance to the City Cemetery, north to Lake Street (parallel
parking only).
Lake Avenue, east side, from Cascadilla Street to a point 100' to
the north (diagonal parking only) .
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately and in
accordance with law upon publication of a notice as provided in
S 3.11.(B) of the Ithaca City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
Application of Chemung County Transit system for consent to operate
a fixed route bus line between the Village of lVat�ins Glen, N.Y, and
the City o£ Ithaca, N.Y.
By Alderperson Schlatler: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth
WHEIREAS, the Chemung County Transit System has made application for
consent to operate a fixed route motor bus line between the Village
of Watkins Glen, N.Y. and the City- of Ithaca, N.Y., and
WHEREAS, the fixed route and stops within the City of Ithaca are
proposed as follows:
Entry into the City of Ithaca from the west on New York State
Route 79 (Mecklenburg Road); thence east on W. State Street to
Meadow Street; thence south on Meadow Street to Green Street;
thence east on Green Street to E. State Street; thence cast on
E. State Street to Stewart Avenue; thence north on Steraart
Avenue to Campus Road; thence east on Campus Road to East Avenue;
thence north on East. Avenue to Tower Road; thence cast on Tower
Road to Town of Ithaca, the Cornell University Veterinary School.
and, eventually, New York State Route 366 (Dryden Road); thence
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West on New York State Route 366, reentering the City, to Ithaca
Road; thence west on Ithaca Road to Mitchell Street; thence west
on Mitchell Street to E. State Street; thence west on E..State
Street to Seneca Street; thence west on Seneca Street to Meadow
Street; thence south on Meadow Street to West State Street;
thence west on West State Street to Route 79 (Mecklenburg Road);
thence west on Route 79, exiting the City at the point of entry.
Scheduled stops within the City of Ithaca on said route are:
the Woolworth bus stop; the various Cornell_ University campus
bus stops; and the Seneca Street parking garage bus stop.
The proposed fare shall be no less than $1.00; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held at the Ithaca City Common
Council meeting on January 2, 1985 concerning this proposed route and
application, and
WHEREAS, it appears that this proposed route and application will
serve the interests of the City of Ithaca and its citizenry; now,
Co therefore, be it
Q� RE'SOLVE'D, That the Ithaca City Council does herewith approve the
(�) application of the Chemung County Transit System to operate a fixed
route bus line through the City of Ithaca in the manner and at the
M locations proposed, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Ithaca City Clerk be, and he is, hereby directed
to notify the New York State Commissioner of Transportation accordingly.
Discussion followed on the floor concerning the change in the state
law and the procedures to be followed.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
Unanimously
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Designation of Official Depositories
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson
Killeen
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 3.7 of the City
Charter,
the
Tompkins County Trust Company and the Security
Trust Bank be,
and
they are, hereby designated as the official depositories
of
all City
funds for the year 198S,'as follows:
TOMPE KINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY_
ACCO -N-T ^NAM
ACCOUNT
NUMBER
City of Ithaca General rule,
01
201
001004
City of Ithaca, Payroll Fund
04201.
001004
Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges
01
201
001055
Capital Reserve Fund #11 - Parks and
Recreation Areas
02
201
0010SS
Capital Reserve Fund #14 - Parking Areas
03
201
00105S
Capital Reserve Fund HIS - Fire Engine
Replacement
04
201
001055
Capital Reserve Fund #16 - Development of
, Water Sources
05
201
001055
Capital Reserve Fund 1117 - Sewer
Construction
06
201
0010SS
Capital Reserve Fund #20 - W. Hill Water
and Sewer Replacement
08
201
001:055
(400-v
Capital Reserve Fund #22 - Bus Replacement
09
201
0010SS
Capital Reserve Fund 1123 - Public Works
Equipment
10
201
001055
Capital Reserve Fund #24 - Energy Conservation
01
101:
082703
Employees Group Insurance Deductions
03
201
001004
Employees Withholding for Social Security
07
201
001004
Employees N.Y.S. Withholding Tax
08
201
001004
Employees U.S. Savings Bonds
09
201
001004
N.Y.S. Pol.i.cemen's f; firemen's
Retirement System
11
201
001004
N.Y.S. Employees Retirement System
12
201
001004
Stcwart Park Zoo
05
201
001004
Guaranty and Bid Deposits
05
201
001004
62
ACCOUNT NAME
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Fire Dept, Savings Bank Life Insurance
City Tax Sale Redemption
Health Facility Rental Agreement
Deposits on Water Meters
Sale of Unclaimed Property Abandoned
Vehicles
Commons Assessment Advance Payments
Circle Greenway
Center for Expressive Arts
Building f Fire Code Aid
Commons Assessment Fund
Federal Revenue Sharing
Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account)
Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assn. (Time Account)
Cemetery Fund (Time Account)
SECURITY TRUST BANK
ACCOUNT NAME
City of Ithaca, v ater F, Sewer Fund
City of Ithaca, Construction Fund
Firemen's Relief Fund
Ithaca Area�.Waste Water Treatment Plant
Phase II
Ithaca Area Waste Water Treatment Plant
Phase III
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
January 2, 1985
ACCOUNT NUMBER
05
201
001004
05
201
001004
05
201
001004
05
201
001004
05 201 001004
05 201 001004
05 201 001004
05 201 001004
05 201 001004
01 101 071795
02 201 001004
21 301 012261
22 301 012261
21 301 023298
ACCOUNT NJMBER
267 010109
267 010842
267 010001
267 012276
267 3653187
Carried Unanimously
Collateral To Secure Deposits.
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins County Trust
Company and the Security Trust Bank, as reported, be approved as to
form and sufficiency.
Carried Unanimously
Designation of Official Newspaper
By nlderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 7:16 of the City Charter, the
Ithaca Journal be, and it is, hereby designated as the official news-
paper of the City of Ithaca for the year 1985.
Carried Unanimously
Public Employees Blanket Bond
y Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section II of the Public Officers Law,
the following Bond, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk,
be, and is, hereby approvedl in all respects for the year 1985.
Insuring Agreement No. 1
I1onesty Bla- n eetBond Coverage
Insuring Agreement No. 3
Faithful Performance Blame
Bond Coverage
$250,000 Royal Globe
Insurance Co.
5250,000 Royal Globe
Insurance Co.
Carried Unanimously
Designion,of Regular Meeting Dates and Hours
By Alderatperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That regular meetings of the Common Council for 1985 be
held at 7:30 p.m. on the first Wednesclay of each month ill the Common.
COMIC it Chambers at City Hall, 108 East Greed Street, lthaca, New
York.
Carried Unanimously
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Human Services Coalition Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded Fy Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an agreement with the human Services Coalition
of Tompkins County for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31,
1985, in an amount not to exceed $8,313, for the furnishing of Human
Service Planning and Coordination; specifically, the assessment of
child care needs in the city, review of Challenge Industries,
:facilitation of an updated City /Southside Community Center agreement
and review of 1986 City Revenue Sharing requests.
Carried Unanimously
Tompkins County S.P.C.A. Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Maine
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agreement with the Tompkins County S.P.C.A.
for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 in an amount not
to exceed $42,000, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the Tompkins County S.P.C.A. be, and it is, hereby
(D designated the Animal Control Agency for the City of Ithaca for the
00 year 1985.
Carried Unanimously
0)
( Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce Agreement
M By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded y Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agreement with the Tompkins County Chamber of
Commerce for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 in an
amount not to exceed $14,000, for the furnishing of certain tourist
promotion and informational services.
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Ayes (9) - Peterson, Hoffman, Killeen, Maine, Dennis, Holdsworth,
Cummings, Myers, Romanowski
(Woo Nay (1) - Schlather
Carried
Finger Lakes Association, Inc. Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agreement with the Finger Lakes Association,
Inc. for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 in an amount
not to exceed $1,207, for rendering promotional publicity services.
Carried Unanimously
Gadabout Transportation Services, Inc. Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agreement with Gadabout Transportation Services
Inc. for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 in an amount
not to exceed $15,000 for providing transportation service to the
elderly and disabled community in the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unaminously
Tompkins County Area Development Corp. Agreement
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and
directed to execute an Agreement with Tompkins County Area Develop-
ment Corp. for the period January 1, 1985 to December 31, 1985 in an
amount not to exceed $7,500 to be used toward the costs and expenses
Of the authority in encouraging and effecting the location and ex-
pansion of industrial research and manufacturing facilities, the
creation of new and i.ml) roved job opportunities, the reduction of
unemployment and the betterment of individual and community prosper-
ity within the City of Ithaca and the County of Tompkins.
Ayes (7) - Peterson, Killeen, Haine, Dennis, Holdsworth,
Cummings, Myers
Nays (3) - Roffman, Romanowski, Schlather
Carried
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Revenue Anticipation Notes
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 25 of Article 2 of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York, the City Controller is hereby
authorized to borrow money in the name of and on the credit of the
City of Ithaca for current City expenses normally paid out of State
Aid Per Capita revenue by the issuance of a negotiable note or notes
in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, and that- such note or notes
shall be issued in amounts as may be needed in anticipation of the
receipt of State Aid Per Capita for the current fiscal year 1985 with
local banks, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca hereby
is pledged for the payment of and retirement of such temporary
Revenue Anticipation Notes before the close of said fiscal year.
Carried Unanimously
Tax Anticipation Notes
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 24 of Article 2 of the Local
Finance Law of the State of New York, the City Controller is hereby
authorized to issue Tax Anticipation Notes in the name and under the
faith and credit of the City of Ithaca to :fund purposes for which
1985 City Taxes have been levied. The amount of such notes shall not
exceed $2,000,000 and such notes shall be issued to local banks, in
amounts as may be needed, pending the collection of the second install-
ment of the 1985 City Tax, and be it :further
RESOLVED, That the full faith and credit of the City of Ithaca is
hereby pledged for the payment of and retirement of such temporary
Tax Anticipation Notes before the close of said fiscal year.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Increased
By Alderperson Deiiri:is: Sc o ed b}' nlciciperson IIo1 swortI
RESOLVED, That the authorization for the so- called Phase 2 Planning
and Design of the future capital improvement (Ithaca Area Wastewater
Treatment Plant), be hereby increased by $30,000.00, which amount
represents the second year interest costs on temporary financing, and
be it further
RESOLVED, That $30,000.00 OF interest earnings on the investment of
the available capital_ project balance re Phase 2 Design of the Ithaca
Wastewater Treatment Plant be allocated to the payment of suc}i
interest due on temporary financing.
Carried Unanimously
Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Bond Resolution Increase
By Alderperson Dennis: gecond—ed by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Bond Resolution dated January 6, 1982 to pay the
cost of planning for the construction of a joint sewage treatment
plant and .related facilities be increased from $700,000 to $850,000,
and that the period of probable usefulness of such planning costs be
that of the object or purpose for which the planning was undertaken.
The question of the adoption of the foregoing resul.ution was duly
Pitt to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows:
Peterson
Aye
Iloldsworth
Aye
Ilof:fman
Aye
Cummings
Aye
Killeen
Aye
Myers
Aye
Maine
Aye
Romanowski
Aye
Dennis
Aye
Schlather
Aye
A; cs (1 -0)
Nays ( 0)
Carried Unan:i.mousl_y
Addition of Position to Compensation Plan
Icy Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RL'SOI,VI:D, That the foll.o:J:Lllg position be added to the :1984 C.S.L.A.-
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Administrative Unit Compensation Plan, as requested by the Personnel
Director.
Senior Stenographer (40 Hours) $11,112 - $16,446
Carried Unanimously
Senior Stenographer Position
y Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS, the Building Department has reviewed and updated the job
description of the position of one Stenographer, and
(600001, WHEREAS, the Civil Service Commission has reviewed and approved the
position duty statement concerning the expanded duties of Stenographer
to be appropriate for the title of Senior Stenographer, and
IVfIIiREAS, Carol. Shipe, the incumbent Stenographer, has passed the re-
quired Civil Service testing and is qualified to fill the position of
Senior Stenographer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the position of Stenographer in the Building Department
00 be designated as Senior Stenographer, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Carol Shipe be promoted to the title of Senior Sten-
ographer, with an annual salary of $13,519, that being Step 5 on the
M C.S.E.A. - Administrative Unit Compensation Plan for 1984, effective
C� with the first pay period of 1985.
� Carried Unanimously
Veterans' Property Exemption Public Hearing
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Peterson
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise
for a public hearing on the Veterans' Property Exemption, to be held
by the Budget and Administration Committee, on Thursday, January 24,
1985, at 7:30 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers, 108 East Green
Street, Ithaca, New York.
Discussion -followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Recess
Common Council. recessed at 9:00 p.m. and reconvened in regular session
at 9:10 p.m.
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
Buttermil —Park Playing Fields - License
By Al1cerperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Haine
WHEREAS) the Finger Lakes State Park Commission and the City of Ithaca
have cooperated on numerous mutually beneficial recreation projects
in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, Finger Lakes State Park Commission has agreed to give the
City a license for the use of newly created playing fields adjacent
to Buttermilk Falls State Park, and
WHEREAS, the City on April 6, 1983 agreed in principle to accept such
a license, and
(6wel WHEREAS, Finger Lakes State Park Commission has prepared a license
which has been reviewed by the Mayor, Corporate Counsel, and appropri-
ate City departments, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be and hereby is authorized and directed to
si (III UJ)01I the advice of Corporate CoIITise.I the 1__i_cornse agreement with
Finger Lakes State Park Commission for use of the playing fields
adjacent to Buttermilk State Park.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Killeen, Itaine , Dennis, Itol clsworth , Cummings, Myers,
Sch:lather
Nays (3) - Peterson, I-io.ffman, Romanowski
Carried
Family Medicine Proceeds (209 IV. _S_ta_te Street)
I3y Alderperson Cummings: Seconded �y Alderpersoii Dennis
WHEREAS, the family practice physicians, office was established in
downtown Ithaca through the cooperation of the Ithaca Urban Renewal.
Agency, Common Council, and federal funding agencies in response to
a demonstrated need for these services, and
WHEREAS, the City has sold 209 Nest State Street and will receive
certain proceeds from said sale, and
IVHEREAS, the federal monies used for the establishment of the family
medicine practice was earmarked for community development eligible
purposes such as housing, economic development, neighborhood
conservation and primary medical care, and
WIIEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency at its October IS, 1984
meeting requested that Common Council consider allocating the pro-
ceeds from the sale to community development and health related
purposes, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council does establish a policy regarding those
proceeds under which the funds received will be set aside for
community development eligible economic development, housing, or
health related activities, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the funds will be set aside in a separate account to
be available for use by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency toward the
above approved purposes in accordance with a budget to be developed
by the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency and approved by Common Council.
Discuss_ ion followed on the floor.
A vote oil the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (4) - Killeen, Ma=ine, Dennis, Cummings
Nays (6) - Myers, Schlather, Hoffman, Peterson,
Romanowski
Motion Defeated
Iloldswor. th,
Stewart Park Master Plan
I3y Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Dennis
WHEREAS, the Stewart Park Advisory Group (S.P.A.G.) was duly appointed
and approved by Common Council, and
WHEREAS, S.P.A.G. was charged with overseeing preparation of a new
Master Plan for the Stewart Park Complex, and
WHEREAS, such a Master Plan has been completed and submitted in
September of 1984, and
WIIEREAS, the Master Plan will provide guidance to the City of Ithaca
for changes to be undertaken in the complex in the near and mid -term
future, and
WHEREAS, the S.P.A.G. has enjoyed representation of a diverse group _
of interested citizens, and
WHEREAS, concerns have been voiced with respect to the Master Plan
proposals for changes to the Municipal Golf Course, and specifically
its extension into the biological field station; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the Conunon Council does hereby adopt the )`faster Plan
for the Improvement of the Stewart Park Complex as the official
concept plan for that area, and be it :further
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RESOLVED, That no individual elements recommended in the park Master
Plan be approved for implementation without specific further
authorization by Common Council, and be it further
RESOLVED, when Master Plan elements are selected for implementation
by Common Council that design professionals be retained as appropri-
ate for preparation of detailed designs before implementation is
undertaken, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this approval specifically does not apply to recom-
mendations for changes to the biological field station and its
classified wetlands at the northern end of the park, and be it further
RESOLVED, That appropriate environmental studies be performed to
determine whether any changes to the wetlands could be implemented
without substantial environmental impact, and be it further
RESOLVED, That no alteration or expansion of the golf course be under-
taken without approval of Common Council.
Discussion followed on the floor.
(1 Amendment
M By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Myers
f) RESOLVED, That the following phrase be added to the first RESOLVED:
CID , "except as to the recommendations for changes to the biological
field station and its classified wetland at the northern end of the
park, which recommendations are specifically not adopted by Common
Council,"
Additionally, the fourth and fifth paragraphs marked RESOLVED be
deleted.
The words "alteration or" be deleted from the final BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED.
(Woo", A vote on the amendment resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Peterson, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Myers, Romanowski,
Schlather
Nays (4) - Haine, Dennis, Cummings, Killeen
Carried
A vote on the main motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (7) - Peterson, Killeen, Holdsworth, Cummings, Myers
Romanowski, Schlather
Nays (3) - Hoffman, Haine, Dennis
Carried
Stewart Park Master Plan Resolution from Circle Greenway
Alderperson Killeen presented the following resolution from the
Circle Greenway Committee:
WHEREAS, the Master Plan for the improvement of the Stewart Park
Complex has been approved by the Board of Public Works and is being
considered by the Common Council, and
WHEREAS, this Master Plan has been prepared over a year long period
with the input of many sections of the more environmentally sensitive
public, including Circle Greenway, and
WHEREAS, Circle Greenway trails pervade the entire Stewart Park
Complex area, and beyond, and
WHEREAS, Circle Greenway believes that the Master Plan is the best
guide for the improvement of the Stewart Park Complex; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That Circle Greenway.recommends to the Common Council that
this Master 111:in be approved, and be it fui-ther
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RESOLVED, That this body recommends that each element of the Master
Plan be exposed by the Common Council to critical environmental
analysis and review, subsequent to each design p'lase and prior to
each implementation stage, in accordance with prevailing laws and.
regulations, and as feasible and necessary.
HUAL'C\ SERVICES COMMITTLE:
Youi.li 13tzrcau Pacilit) ,_Arcli:itect's C011traCt
By nlderperson Hoffman: Seconded l)� nl derlierson Cummings
WIIEREAS, the City of Ithaca has included the replacement of the Youth
Bureau Facility in its 1985 Capital Projects, and
WHEREAS, the City has issued a request for proposals for design of a
combined Youth Bureau /Stewart Park �Iaintenarice Facility, and
WHEREAS, ten such proposals were received and reviewed by the Youth
Bureau Facility Architect Review Committee, appointed by the Mayor,
and
WHEREAS) the Review Committee and the Human Services Committee of
Common Council_ have recommended the sclect.i.on of Wi.l l iam Downing
Associates as architects for said project; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes and directs the M-'3yor
to sign a contract with William Dow;iing Associates, dated December 17,
1984, and as modified by the City in Article 15 in the form annexed,
for architectural services related to the design of a combined Youth
Bureau /Park Maintenance Facility, contingent upon approval as to form
by the City Attorney, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the architect's fee for said services shall not exceed
$58,000.
Discussion :followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Youth Services Stud),
By nlderperson- Hoffman: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, as part of its 1984 contract with the
Human Services Coalition, requested a continuation of the Coalition's
1982 . Youth Services Study, and
WIIEREAS, the 1984 Youth Services Study has been delivered to the Mayor
and the Common Council by the Executive Director of the Human Services
Coalition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council officially receive the 1984 Youth
Services Study and refer its recommendations to the Ithaca Youth Bureau
Board, the Greater Ithaca Activities Center Board, and the Southside
Community Center Board for their consideration, and to the IIurian Services
Committee for possible recommendations to Common Council.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Canine Corps Proposal
Alderperson Hoffman reported that the Police Benevolent Association
proposal to reconsider the Canine Corps was referred to Human Services
Committee. The committee learned that the police commissioners have
not yet taken a position on the proposal so they are waiting until
they know their feelings about it.
Charter. and Code Commission
nlderperson Hoffman commented that the committee is concerned that
the recommendations . from tile, Charter t`, Cock Conunissi.on Iiave not macic
much progress through official cha-:nels, and offered to take either or
both the police and fire sections to worl: on. Alderperson Dennis re-
sponded, saying that. the Budget t; .'�dmin_istration Committee plan to
ci.iscuss reconuncndat: ions on the report f0ll.o1ging the public 110<<ri.ng on
January 24, 1985.
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REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES AND COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Conservation Advisory Council -- Cayuga Lake Lampricide Application
hearsings Resolution
By Alderperson Peterson: Seconded by Alderperson Roffman
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be directed to notify New York State Depart-
ment of Environmental Conservation that the City of Ithaca wishes to
formally participate in the Cayuga Lake Lampricide Application Hearings.
Carried Unanimously
UNFINISHED AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:
Resolution of Appreciation
(W000" y Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Holdsworth .
WHEREAS, Gerald P. Schickel served for two years on the Planning Board,
and for ten years as a Board of Public Works Commissioner, acting as
Vice Chairman 1979 -1984, and as Chairman of the Finance, Accounts
Capital Improvements, Public Buildings, Public Grounds & Parks and
Water F, Sanitary Sewers Committees; also, as a member of the Bridges,
Creeks Storm Drainage and Highway, Street Lighting & Refuse Com-
mittees; Capital Improvements Review Committee, Commons Advisory Board,
Stewart Park Advisory Group and Six -Mile Creek Overseer Committee; and
00 WHEREAS, his concern for the City's welfare and the department's
(1) excellence has made his contributions outstanding among his colleagues;
now, therefore, be it
M RESOLVED, That we, the Common Council, on behalf of the City of Ithaca,
commend Jerry for his past efforts and wish him well in all of his
future endeavors; and be. it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and a copy forwarded to Jerry.
Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Ioldsworth
(awl-WHEREAS, J. Kenneth Walker served for six years as a Board of Public
Works Commissioner, acting as Chair of the Finance, Personnel &
Administration and highways, Street Lighting & Refuse Committees;
also, as a member of the Bridges, Creeks $ Storm Drainage and Capital
Improvements Review Committees; and
WHEREAS, Ken has served with skill, energy and integrity, always
acting for the good of the City; and
WHEREAS, This Common Council wishes to acknowledge his contribution
to public service and express hope that he will continue to be active
in community affairs; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That we, the Common Council, on behalf of the City of Ithaca,
wish to say "thanks Ken for a job well done'.; and be it : further
RESOLVI:1), That this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this
meeting and a copy forwarded to Ken.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m.
osepll A. ]:candle , C� ty Clerk / John C — (�ui: "enl�erger;' ��I<<yor
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