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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-1986-01-01COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGSy�31 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 11:00 A.M. January 1, 1986 PRESENT: Mayor - Gutenberger Alderpersons - Cummings, Dennis, Haine, Hoffman, Holdsworth, Killeen, Myers, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather OTHERS PRESENT: Alderpersons Elect - David A. Lytel, Second Ward Richard S. Booth, Third Ward Dep. City Clerk - Paolangeli co", Dep. Controller - Cafferillo Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Fire Chief - Olmstead City Chamberlain - Wright Asst. City Attorney - Bennett Building Commissioner - Hoard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Guten erger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the 1�1 American flag. It' l) MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of the December 4, 1985 and December 16, 1985 meetings �'.1. Approval of the minutes was postponed until the Regular meeting of January, 1986. DISMISSAL OF OUTGOING COUNCIL: Mayor Gutenberger commended the Council for their accomplishments of the past two years and commented that he is proud to have served and worked with them. Mayor Gutenberger excused outgoing Council members Holdsworth and Myers and, on behalf of the entire community, thanked them for all they have done for the community. Resolution By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen WHEREAS, William Myers was elected by the citizens of the Second Ward to serve as a member of the Common Council from January 1, 1982 through December 31, 1985; and WHEREAS, Bill has been active as a member of the Planning and Development and Human Services Committees, the Charter and Ordinance and Budget and Administration Committees of which he was Vice Chair- person, and as Council liaison to the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation, the Tompkins County Area Development Corporation and the Ithaca Youth Bureau Advisory Board; and WHEREAS, Bill performed his assignments efficiently, with improve- ment of the community as a goal; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council wishes to express appreciation for his efforts on behalf of the City and hopes he will continue to assist in whatever capacity he finds possible, in helping to improve our community; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a sealed copy thereof be presented to Mr. Myers. DATED this 31st day of December, 1985. Carried Unanimously Alderperson Cummings added her appreciation for having had a Second Ward colleague with good, sound, common, practical business sense and a healthy disrespect for discussion which goes beyond the limits of necessity and human endurance. 288 -2- January 1, 1986 Resolution By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather WHEREAS, Robert Holdsworth, Esq. has served the City of Ithaca as a Third Ward Council member since January 1, 1982, during which time he served as member of the Budget and Administration and Capital Improvements Review Committees, as Vice Chairperson of the Planning and Development and Charter and Ordinance Committees, as Council representative on the Planning and Development Board and as Council liaison to the Commons Advisory Board and the Tompkins County Economic Opportunity Corporation; and WHEREAS, in each of these capacities, Bob served with humor, skill, and integrity, acting in the interest of good government; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this Common Council expresses thanks to Bob for his interest in the community and his efforts to help solve municipal problems; and hopes he will continue to be involved in those projects in the community in which he is Interested; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Council extends best wishes to Bob for continued success in his chosen field of endeavor; and. be it further. RESOLVED, That a copy of this Reso'lut: ion be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a sealed copy thereof be presented to Mr. Holdsworth. DATED this 31st day of December, 1985. Carried Unanimously Alderperson Dennis commented that he feels it has been a great ex- perience serving with Bob Holdsworth, and even though they have given almost opposite viewpoints for the Third War,d., they have satisfied at least half of the people half of the time. Alderperson Schlather presented Mr. Holdsworth with a gift, "a token of our esteem and appreciation and given with warmest affection." Upon opening the gift Bob explained that it was plastic to line his windows and live in a plastic dwelling as contemplated by the new energy efficiency law. Alderperson Peterson presented Mr. Holdsworth with a gift from the Fifth Ward - a coupon for a gourmet dog from Lou's Gourmet Hots. Alderperson Schlather presented Mr. Myers with a "No Parking" sign in honor of his work on on- street parking. Alderperson Peterson presented Mr. Myers with 4 party number pushers< OATH OF OFFICE - -MAYOR GUTENBERGER: Mayor Guten erger to the— oath -of office and was sworn in as Mayor by the Deputy City Clerk. OATH OF OFFICE-- ALDERPERSONS- ELECT: Mayor Guten erger called t e newly- elected and reelected alderpersons to the rostrum to be sworn in to their respective offices: David Lytel - newly elected from Second Ward Richard Booth - newly elected from Third Ward Raymond M. Schlather - reelected in First Ward Sean Killeen - reelected in Fourth Ward Daniel Hoffman - reelected in Fifth Ward The newly - elected and reelected alderpersons took the oath of office and were sworn in by Deputy Clerk Paolangeli. Mayor Gutenberger welcomed Alderpersons Lytel and Booth to the Council and presented them with badges of office and nameplates. -3- January 1, 1986 ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Gutenberger entertained nominations from the floor for the position of Acting Mayor. Alderperson Schlather nominated Alderperson Sean Killeen for the position and his nomination was seconded by Alderperson Haine. The motion carried. Alderperson Killeen took the oath of office and was sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk. ALTERNATE ACTING MAYOR: Mayor Gutenberger entertained nominations from the floor for the %move position of Alternate Acting Mayor. Alderperson Killeen nominated Alderperson Peggy Haine for the position and his nomination was seconded by Alderperson Dennis. The motion carried. Alderperson Haine took the oath of office and was sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Board of Pu lic Wor 's Commissioners i�) Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for the re- appointment of Harold Gerkin, 116 Mitchell Street and Marc Albanese, 428 S. Geneva Street, for terms of office to expire December 31, 1988-;.and for the appointment of Donald Slattery, 410 IV. Court Street, to complete the term of R. Shannon, who resigned, and whose term expires December 31, 1987, to the Board of Public Works. Resolution By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather RESOLVED, That this Council approves the reappointment of Harold Gerkin and Marc Albanese for terms to expire December 31, 1988, and the appointment of Donald Slattery for a term to expire December 31, 1987, to the Board of Public Works. (W0001 Carried Unanimously Messrs. Gerkin and Slattery took the oath of office and were sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk. Community Police Board Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for the.reappoint- ment of Jack Kiely, 103 Harvard Place, and Mrs. Deborah Manning, 321 N. Albany Street, to the Community Police Board for terms of office to expire December 31, 1987 and December 31, 1988, respectively. Resolution By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Lytel RESOLVED, That this Council approves the reappointment of Jack Kiely and Mrs. Deborah Manning to the Community Police Board for terms of office to expire December 31, 1987 and December 31, 1988, respectively. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Ayes (8) - Cummings, Haine, Hoffman, Lytel, Booth, Peterson, Killeen, Schlather Nays (2) - Dennis, Romanowski Carried Acting City Judge Mayor Gutenberger reappointed M. John Sherman, 20S Hillview Place, as Acting City Judge for a term of office to expire December 31, 1986. Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather RESOLVED, That this Council ratifies the reappointment of M. John Sherman as Acting City Judge for a term of office to expire December 31, 1986. Carried Unanimously Mayor Gutenberger commented that the Acting City Judge had been sworn in and took the oath of office the previous day in order to ensure continuity of service. M) .-4- January 1, 1986 Commons Advisory Board Mayor Gutenberger requested approval of the Council for reappointment of Mrs. Margaret Underwood, 1107 Triphammer Road, and Charles Schlough, 115 S. Cayuga Street, to the Commons Advisory Board for terms of office to expire December 31, 1987. Resolution By Al erperson H aine: RESOLVED, That this Co Margaret Underwood and for terms of office to Seconded by Alderperson Killeen incil approves the reappointment of Mrs. Charles Schlough to the Commons Advisory Board expire December 31, 1987. Carried Unanimously Design Review Board Mayor Guten erger. requested approval of the Council for reappointment of Ken Vineberg, 141 The Commons, and Mrs. Victoria Anagnost, 304 College Avenue, to the Design Review Board for terms to expire December 31, 1988. Resolution By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen RESOLVED, That this Council approves the reappointment of Ken Vineberg and Mrs. Victoria Anagnost to the Design Review Board for terms to expire December 31, 1988. Carried Unanimously Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission Mayor Guten erger requested approval of Council for reappointment of Ms. Suzanne Lichtenstein, 420 Hook Place, to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for a term of office to expire December 31, 1988. Resolution By Al erperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen RESOLVED, That this Council approves the reappointment of Ms. Suzanne Lichtenstein to the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission for a term of office to expire December 31, 1988. Carried Unanimously A ointments not requiring a royal of the Common Council Mayor Guten erger provided lists of the following reappointments which he had made: Municipal Surgeon City Historian City Attorney Assistant City Attorney Planning and Development Board Affirmative Action Advisory Comm. Board of Zoning Appeals Drs. Ann and John Costello David Puller L. Richard Stumbar Paul Bennett Richard Moran Matthew Hamill Michael Tomlan, Ms. Tracy Farrell COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR: Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award Mayor Guten erger informed the Council that the Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Service is the recipient of the Eleanor Roosevelt Community Service Award. The award is a statewide award to the outstanding individuals, groups or projects in New York State. The INNS was one of the twelve recipients out of 500 submissions. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: 19T6--Standing Committees of Common Council and Liaison A ointments Mayor Guten erger appointe t e -Standing Committees of Council an Council Liaisons as follows: Budget and Administration James Dennis, C air Daniel Hoffman, Vice Chair Raymond Schlather. Sean Killeen Susan Cummings Human Services Carolyn Peterson, Chair Robert Romanowski, Vice Chair Daniel Hoffman Richard Booth Sean Killeen -5- Planning and Development Susan Cummings, Chair Peggy Haine, Vice Chair Carolyn Peterson James Dennis David Lytel Charter and Ordinance Raymond Scilat er, C air Richard Booth, Vice Chair David Lytel Peggy Haine Robert Romanowski Liaison Appointments G.I.A.C. Fire Appeals Board Human Services Coalition Board of Public Works Circle Greenway i ,► Recycling Task Force Commons Advisory Board E.O.C. Planning Board ( "r Conservation Advisory Council T.C.A.D. j` R.S.V.P. Youth Bureau Advisory Board Landmarks Preservation Commission Energy Commission January 1, 1986 Nil Intergovernmental Relations Mayor Guten erger, -CF-air James Dennis Susan Cummings Raymond Schlather Carolyn Peterson Raymond Schlather Robert Romanowski Carolyn Peterson Daniel Hoffman Sean Killeen Richard Booth Peggy Haine David Lytel Susan Cummings Carolyn Peterson Peggy Haine Sean Killeen Richard Booth Daniel Hoffman James Dennis BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: Designation of Official Depositories By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 3.7 of tfie-City Charter, the Tompkins County Trust Company and the Security Trust Company be, and they are, hereby designated as the official depositories of all City funds for the year 1986, as follows: TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY Account Name City of Ithaca General Fund City of Ithaca Payroll Fund Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges Capital Reserve Fund #11 - Parks and Recreation Areas Capital Reserve Fund #14 - Parking Areas Capital Reserve Fund #15 - Fire Engine Replacement Capital Reserve Fund #16 - Development of Water Sources Capital Reserve Fund #17 - Sewer Construction Capital Reserve Fund #20 - W. Hill Water and Sewer Replacement Capital Reserve Fund #22 - Bus Replacement Capital Reserve Fund #23 - Public Works Equipment Capital Reserve Fund #24 - Energy Conservation Employees Group Insurance Deductions Employees Withholding for Social Security Employees N.Y.S. Withholding Tax Employees U.S. Savings Bonds N.Y.S. Policemen's and Firemen's Retirement System N.Y.S. Employees Retirement System Guaranty and Bid Deposits Fire Dept.. Savings Bank Life Insurance Account Number 01 201 001004 04 201 001004 01 201 001055 02 201 001055 03 201 001055 04 201 001055 05 201 001055 06 201 001055 08 201 001055 09 201 001055 10 201 001055 01 101 082703 03 201 001,004 07 201 001004 08 201 001004 09 201 001004 11 201 001004 12 201 001004 05 201 001004 05 201 001.004 2921 -6- January 1, 1986 TOMPKINS COUNTY TRUST COMPANY (cont'd) Account Name Account Number City Tax Sale Redemption 05 05 201 201 001004 001004 Health Facility Rental Agreement 05 201 001004 Deposits on Water Meters Sale of Unclaimed Property Abandoned 05 201 001004 Vehicles Commons Assessment Advance Payments 05 05 7.01 201 001004 001004 Commons Special Performance Fund 05 201 001004 Circle Greenway Conference on College and Community 05 201 001004 Center for Expressive Arts 05 05 201 201 001004 001004 Liens on Employees Building and Fire Code Aid 05 201 001004 Commons Assessment Fund O1 02 101 201 071795 001004 Federal Revenue Sharing Firemen's Relief Fund (Time Account) 21 301 001004 Vet. Vol. Firemen's Assn. (Time .Account) 22 301 012261 Cemetery Fund (Time Account) 21 301 101 23298, 0232 0O1 City of Ithaca Health Insurance SECURITY TRUST COMPANY Account Name Account, Number City of Ithaca, Water and Sewer Fund 267 010109 City of Ithaca, Construction Fund 267 010842 Firemen's Relief Fund 267 010001 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment. Plant - Phase II 267 012276 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant - Phase III 267 365187 ^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 Company, as reported, be approved as to form and sufficiency. Carried Unanimously Designation of Official Newspaper By Alderperson 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 newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 1986. Carried Unanimously Public Employees Blanket Bond By Al erperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather RESOLVED, That pursuant. to Section 11 of the Public Officers Law, the following Bond, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk, be, and is, hereby approved in all respects for the year 1986. Insuring Agreement No. 3 Faithful Performance Blanket Bond Coverage $250,000 Royal Globe Insurance Co. Carried Unanimously Designation of Regular Meeting Dates and Hours By Al erperson Dennis:. Seconde( y Alderperson Hoffman RESOLVED, That regular meetings of the Common Council, for 1986, 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 W-n 19 J ft} fs[ -7- January 1, 1986,)(1:j RETIREMENT OF CITY CHAMBERLAIN: By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather WHEREAS, John Wright has served the City of Ithaca for more than thirty -two years in a reliable, efficient manner, as Deputy City Chamberlain from June 8) 1953 and as City Chamberlain from August 1, 1965 to the present; and WHEREAS, John Wright has retired from this position, effective January 3, 1986; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Common Council does hereby express its appreci- ation to John for his long term of public service; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Council extends to him its sincere wishes for continued good health and enjoyment of his retirement; and be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and a sealed copy thereof be presented to John. DATED this 1st day of January, 1986. Carried Unanimously APPOINTMENT OF CITY CHAMBERLAIN: By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen RESOLVED, That the Mayor's appointment of Debra A. Parsons to the osition of City Chamberlain be approved at an annual salary of 26,028, the minimum of Grade 3, on the 1986 Executive Union Compensation Plan, and that her appointment shall become effective on January 13, 1986. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Ms. Parsons took the oath of office and was sworn in by the Deputy City Clerk. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. allista F. Paolangeli, De' City Cler r