HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1986-02-10COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 5:00 P.M. February 10, 1986
PRESENT:
Mayor Gutenberger
Alderpersons (9) - Booth, Cummings, Dennis, Hoffman, Killeen,
Lytel, Peterson, Romanowski, Schlather
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney - Nash
Deputy City Clerk - Paolangeli
(6000, Director, Planning Development - VanCort
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Priore
City Engineer - Novelli
Deputy Fire Chief - Reeves
Fire Chief - Olmstead
Board of Public Works Representatives - Reeves, Albanese
Tompkins County Board of Representatives - Culligan, Nichols -
Planner - Lazarski
ABSENT:
Alderperson Haine
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y PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
(tl Mayor Gutenberger led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance
t(� to the American flag.
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ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA:
Alderperson Cummings requested discussion of the Ag Quad
issue.
No Alderperson objected.
Mayor Gutenberger remarked that he would be- calling for an
cool Executive Session later in the meeting to discuss the Department
of Social Services and the Ag Quad.
NONT- SALTING POLICY ON DOWNTOWN STREETS:
Mayor Gutenberger spoke to Council regarding the problems
experienced during the last two snowstorms due to the new
policy the City adopted to use no salt in the downtown flat
areas. Numerous complaints from citizens and lawyers have
been received.
He asked Council to consider suspending the policy until
it can be looked at more carefully and a new policy worked
out.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Resolution
By Alderperson Cummings: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the City suspend its "No Salt" policy in
the downtown areas until March 1, 1986.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the City- suspend its "No Salt" policy in
the downtown areas until the policy can be further investigated.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Alderpersons Dennis and Killeen withdrew their resolution.
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Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Dennis: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the date in the first resolution be changed
to May 1, 1986.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the amending resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (6) - Schlather, Romanowski, Cummings, Booth, Dennis,
Killeen
Nays (3) - Lytel, Hoffman, Peterson
Absent (1) - Haine
Carried
A vote on the Main Motion as amended resulted as follows:
Ayes (S) - Romanowski, Booth, Dennis, Killen, Cummings
Nays (4) - Schlather, Lytel, Peterson, Hoffman
Absent (1) - Haine
The Main Motion was defeated for lack of six positive votes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
By Alderperson Killeen: Seconded by Alderperson Schlather
RESOLVED, That the Council adjourn into Executive Session
at S:4S P.M. to discuss the Department of Social Services
and the Ag Quad - Cornell.
Carried
REGULAR SESSION:
By Alderperson Romanowski: Seconded by Alderperson Cummings
RESOLVED, That the Council reconvene in Regular Session at
7:15 P.M.
Carried
Authorization for Mayor to Negotiate with County Board of
Representatives
By Alderperson Schlather: Seconded by Alderperson Killeen
RESOLVED, That the Mayor is authorized to conduct negotiations
with the County Board of Representatives for the twenty year
lease of City Hall and Annex for use by the Tompkins County
Department of Social Services contingent upon sale of said
premises to a third party buyer at or greater than an estab-
lished upset price.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) - Dennis, Killeen, Booth, Peterson, Hoffman,
Romanowski, Schlather, Cummings, Lytel
Absent (1) - Haine
Carried
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 7;
Calli.sta F. Paolangedli
Deputy City Clerk
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