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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1994-08-03August 3, 1994 COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting7:00 p.m. August 3, 1994 PRESENT: Mayor Nichols Alderpersons (9) - Booth, Johnson, Efroymson, Gray, Shenk, M ABSENT: Alderperson Hanna (excused) OTHERS PRESENT: City Attorney - Guttman City Controller - Cafferillo City Clerk - Paolangeli Assistant Superintendent for Water and Sewer - Fabbroni Police Chief - McEwen Fire Chief - Wilbur Board of Public Works Commissioner - Reeves Building Commissioner - Eckstrom Youth Bureau Director - Cohen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Nichols led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag. MINUTES: Approval of Minutes of the June 1, 1994 Common Council Meeting By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Gray RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the June 1, 1994 Common Council meeting be approved with the following correction by Alderperson Schroeder: "On page 3, under Lack of Support for Policemen by Elected City Officials, the paragraph should read: "Mr. Michael Gray, President of the Police Benevolent Association, read a statement to Council concerning what he regarded as a lack of support for City of Ithaca Police Officers by elected City Officials. The statement is on file in the City Clerk's Office." A vote on the approval of the June 1, 1994 Common Council meeting, with correction as noted, resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Approval of Minutes of the July 6, 1994 Common Council Meeting The approval of the Minutes of the July 6, 1994 Common Council meeting was postponed until the September 7 meeting. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS: Board of Appeals on Building Code Mayor Nichols requested Council approval for the appointment of Grace Chang, 65 Lois Lane, to the Board of Appeals on Building Code, with a term to expire December 31, 1994. Resolution By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Shenk RESOLVED, That this Council approves the appointment of Grace Chang to the Board of Appeals on Building Code with a term to expire December 31, 1994. Carried Unanimously Civil Service Commission Mayor Nichols announced that he has re-appointed Ann Bantuvanis to the Civil Service Commission, with a term to expire May 31, 2000. COMMUNICATIONS: August 3, 1994 City Clerk Paolangeli reported that the Clerk's Office received a petition with 479 signatures concerning a Local Law which will be presented to Council at this meeting, requesting Council to consider limiting the term of office of elected officials. PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL: Petition re. Limiting the Term of Office of Elected Officials Mr. William Kone, Madison Street, presented to Common Council three volumes of petitions numbering 479 signatures collected from City residents requesting Council to consider a Local Law limiting the term of office of elected officials to not more than eight consecutive years. He asked that Council consider passage of this Local Law in a timely manner so that it will be on the November ballot for the voter's consideration. Citizens to Save Our Parks re. WalMart Site Ms. Doria Higgins, Hillcrest Place, read a statement to Council stating that last week Citizens to Save Our Parks handed out statements which attempted to clarify confusion about Parcels A1 and A2, the substitute park acreage for Southwest Park, some of which is contiguous to the WalMart site and some of which is included in the WalMart site. The complete text of her statement is on file in the City Clerk's Office. AIDS Work, Inc./ Limit of Terms of Office for Elected Officials Mr. Clay Hamilton, West Green Street, spoke to Council in support of the request of Will Kone that Council give careful consideration to allowing the residents to vote on the issue of term limits for elected officials. Mr. Hamilton spoke to Council in support of the efforts of the community to see continued service provided to persons affected by Aids. He urged Council to approve the resolution on tonight's agenda regarding AIDS Work, Inc. of Tompkins County. Police Department Staffing Mr. Michael Gray, President of the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association, requested Council to consider increasing the number of Police Officers in the Police Department by supporting the resolution on tonight's agenda. Mr. Beau Saul, Officer Ithaca Police Department, spoke regarding the need for more education and rehabilitation programs and also supported the need for more police officers. The following persons spoke to Council regarding the staffing for the Police Department: Mark Finkelstein - 210 Lake Street Guy Gerard - Giles Street Jerome Reeves - Plain Street Sal Pirro - Property owner at 402 West State Street Drug Problems in the City Mr. Joe Cassanitti, owner of a business at 330 West State Street, spoke to Council regarding two petitions being circulated to citizens. One petition addresses problems of drug traffic, weapons, prostitution, and violent crime. The other petition urges Council to adopt the proposed ordinance re. nuisance properties and the closing of the property at 318-322 West State Street, and also supports the police officers and encourages their involvement and interaction with the community. The following persons spoke to Council regarding the drug problem in the City of Ithaca and in particular problems in the West End: August 3, 1994 Holly Hollingsworth - Business located in the 600 block of West State Street Geno Bush - 230 Pleasant Street Tom Stavropoulos - onwer of diner on West State Street Kendrick Kemp, Sr. - 220 Grandview Avenue Nancy Clemens - 112 South Plain Street Kenneth Verney, no address given, spoke against any legislation that has to do with the seizure of property because of drug problems or number of police calls at these properties. RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC: Drug Problems in the City Several Alderpersons voiced their support for the Police Department and the suggestion was made that the Curfew Ordinance should be looked at again. REPORT OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Board of Public Works Commissioner Reeves reported to the Council on the following items: On July 13, 1994 the Board passed a resolution regarding the City's Community Development Block Grant Program, which includes a request for $25,000 in funding for Conway Park improvements. The Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency has requested that additional related improvements in Conway Park be allocated in the budget for 1995 and the Board has approved that request. On July 13, 1994 the Board passed a resolution reducing the trash tag rates, effective August 1, 1994. On July 27, 1994 the Board passed a resolution requesting that the Budget and Administration Committee review fees which are charged for various licenses and permits. As a part of the Board of Public Works attempt to upgrade the traffic controllers for better synchronization of traffic signals, we will be installing new traffic controllers at State and Aurora Streets, Buffalo and Aurora Streets, Buffalo and Tioga Streets, Albany and Clinton Streets, and Cayuga and Lincoln Streets. Board of Fire Commissioners Commissioner Hamilton reported to Council on the following items: The Board of Fire Commissioners wished to express their support for the agenda item for the authorization for two new fire fighter positions to fill the positions of two anticipated vacancies. On August 7, the 1994 class of Student Bunkers will begin their expanded two week training program. There will be approximately 30 people going through the training. Disability Advisory Council Alderperson Sams reported to Council on the following items: Next week the Disability Advisory Council will be looking at the effectiveness of the crosswalks. The committee will also be looking at beeping sound mechanisms at the crosswalks for the visually impaired. REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY: Malison vs. City of Ithaca Lawsuit City Attorney Guttman reported that the Malison vs. City of Ithaca lawsuit has been dismissed. Alderperson Booth remarked that in the lawsuit brought against the City by Mr. Malison, he had connected a City prosecution regarding a building which he owned and a City disciplinary August 3, 1994 proceeding. Alderperson Booth asked City Attorney Guttman the nature of the City's disciplinary proceeding against Mr. Malison, the claims by the City in that proceeding, and what actions the City took and the result of that disciplinary proceeding against Mr. Malison. City Attorney Guttman replied that the City became aware that it appeared that Mr. Malison had, over an extended period of time, sexually harassed more than one City employee. Staff discussed this matter at great length with the Mayor, Mr. Malison's supervisor, the Chief of Police, and the Superintendent of Public Works. City Attorney Guttman further stated that the initial position of the City was that Mr. Malison's actions were so egregious that his employment should be terminated. Mr. Malison denied that these actions had occurred. A fact-finding hearing took place before an arbitrator. The arbitrator specifically determined that the City's allegations that Mr. Malison had sexually abused other City employees was proven by the City. The arbitrator determined that since Mr. Malison had worked for the City for an extended period of time hopefully he could become rehabilitated. The arbitrator determined that Mr. Malison's employment should not be terminated but determined that he should be suspended for a significant period of time. He also required that before Mr. Malison's employment could be resumed that he be required to enroll in a certified counseling program designed to assist those who display questionable sexual behavior, with the cost of the counseling program to be borne by Mr. Malison. Ithaca Performing Arts Center - Request for Funding From City City Attorney Guttman reported that he has received a letter from Alan McNeil, Artistic Director for IPAC, stating that the Directors of IPAC are formally requesting that a request be presented to Common Council for funding for the Ithaca Performing Arts Center. Mr. Guttman stated that he has requested certain information from IPAC and should be receiving it in the near future. At that time he will be distributing it along with a formal funding request. Post Office Mayor Nichols reported that the Post Master has signed an agreement with the City about services, the downtown building, and other matters. There will be a press release forthcoming shortly. Recess Common Council recessed at 8:55 p.m. and reconvened in regular session at 9:07 p.m. BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE: * 15.1 Police Department - Request to Convert Matching Federal Funds to Hire New Police Officer By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, the Police Department's 1994 Budget included matching funds of $19,901 to support the City's application for the Federal Police Hiring Supplement Program Grant, and WHEREAS, the City's application to the Federal Police Hiring Supplement Program Grant was not approved in the Federal Budget for 1994, and WHEREAS, the Police Chief, residents and business people have identified the increasing problem of violence and drug trafficking in the West end of the City as needing particular attention, and WHEREAS, the Police Chief has recommended, with approval from the Community Police Board, that a portion of the funds originally budgeted in 1994 for the grant be converted to the hiring of one full-time Police Officer; now, therefore, be it August 3, 1994 RESOLVED, That the matching funds budgeted for the Federal Police Hiring Supplement Program Grant be converted to the hiring of one (1) full-time Police Officer, effective September 1, 1994, at an estimated amount of $11,848 for the remainder of 1994, such officer to be utilized primarily for community policing purposes, and be it further RESOLVED, That should the City of Ithaca receive funding in the future from the federal government to support the hiring of additional police officers, Common Council shall reexamine the overall level of City funding to support the hiring of police officers. Carried Unanimously * 15.2 Police Department - Request to Amend 1994 Police Department Personnel Roster By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Ithaca Police Department be amended as follows: Add: One (1) Community Service Officer Delete: One (1) Parking Meter Checker (Full-Time) Carried Unanimously * 15.3 Youth Bureau - Request to Amend 1994 Budget By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Gray WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Youth Bureau has been notified that it will receive additional funding from the Ithaca City School District (NYS Grant) in the amount of $8,593 for 1994, and WHEREAS, the funding will be used to expand the Access to College and Employment (ACE) Program which serves local middle and high school students; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, that the 1994 Youth Bureau Youth Development Program Personnel Roster be amended as follows: Addition: One (1) Full Time Youth Development Program Leader (ACE Program) and be it further RESOLVED, That the 1994 City of Ithaca Budget be amended as follows: Increase Revenue Account: A3820 State Aid Youth Programs $8,593 Increase Appropriations Accounts: A7310-110-1210 Staff ACE Program $6,610 A9010 State Retirement 30 A9030 Social Security 658 A9040 Workers Compensation 583 A9060 Health Insurance 712 and be it further RESOLVED, That said position will terminate when the grant funds for this program expire. Carried Unanimously * 15.4 Fire Department - Request to Amend 1994 Personnel Roster By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Fire Chief is hereby authorized to fill two (2) Fire Fighter positions which are currently vacant and unfunded, pending the State Comptroller's approval of two disability retirement applications, and be it further August 3, 1994 RESOLVED, That upon the approval of each disability retirement application, the position vacated by disability retirement shall remain vacant and unfunded, and be it further RESOLVED, That the funding needed to fill the two additional Fire Fighter positions shall be derived from within the existing 1994 Fire Department budget. Carried Unanimously * 15.5 Fire Department - Request to Amend 1994 Authorized Equipment List By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey WHEREAS, the Fire Department is in need of a desktop computer workstation and printer to be used for pre-planning and various code enforcement activities, and WHEREAS, the Fire Department has estimated the cost for said computer workstation purchased to be $3,800, and WHEREAS, said computer equipment will be compatible with future City-wide networking systems; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Fire Department's 1994 Authorized Equipment list be amended as follows: Addition: One (1) Apple Quadra 840AV Desktop Workstation 16MB RAM, 230MB Hard Drive, CD Drive, Ethernet Card and HP 560C Color Inkjet Printer $3,800 and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $3,800 be transferred from Account A3410-460 Program Supplies to Account A3410-210 Office Equipment to fund said computer purchase. Carried Unanimously * 15.6 Building Department - Request to Release Funds for Staff Training By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Gray WHEREAS, the Building Commissioner is recommending that his entire staff be sent to a CareerTrack Seminar in Ithaca in order to facilitate the use of self-directed work teams, and WHEREAS, the cost for said staff development will be $1,500 and will improve the Building Department's effectiveness in self- directed work teams; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $1,500 be transferred from Account A1990 Restricted Contingency - Code Inspector Funds to Account A3620-440 Staff Development for said training program. Carried Unanimously * 15.7 Building Department - Request to Release Funds for Code Inspector Positions By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the Personnel Roster of the Building Department be amended as follows: Add: Five (5) Code Inspectors and be it further RESOLVED, That the new positions shall be filled through the promotion of current Building Department employees who hold either Building Inspector or Housing Inspector positions, and be it further August 3, 1994 RESOLVED, That the Building Inspector and Housing Inspector positions vacated due to promotion shall remain vacant and unfunded pending the outcome of the civil service examination process, and be it further RESOLVED, That each Building Inspector and Housing Inspector position vacated due to promotion shall be automatically abolished at such time as the affected employee has attained permanent appointment as a Code Inspector, and be it further RESOLVED, That the title of Code Inspector shall be assigned to the CSEA Administrative Unit at salary grade 16, and be it further RESOLVED, That $4,500 be transferred from Restricted Contingency to Account A3620-110 to fund said appointments for the balance of 1994. Carried Unanimously * 15.8 Finance/Clerk - Request to Amend 1994 Authorized Equipment List By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, the Council Chamber sound system is in need of an upgrade to improve the ability of meeting participants, the public, and the media to hear what is being said during meetings in said room, and to improve the ability to transcribe minutes recorded on the system, and WHEREAS, the Clerk's office has reviewed various Council Chamber upgrades and system replacement possibilities, and recommends the upgrade proposal from Hiltronex Sound Production Studios at an estimated cost of $2,224; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1994 Authorized Equipment list for the City Clerk's office be amended by the following: Addition: Sound System (mixer, related connectors and installation) $2,224 and be it further RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $2,224 be transferred from Account A1990 Unrestricted Contingency to Account A1315-225 Finance Other Equipment to fund said sound system upgrade. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Gray: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That approximately $135.00 be added for the purpose of having an additional microphone at the cross table, for a total estimated cost of $2,360.00. Carried Unanimously Main Motion as Amended A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously * 15.9 Finance/Clerk - Request to Amend 1994 Personnel Roster and 1994 Budget By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Efroymson WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has received its fourth Records Management Grant from the New York State Education Department in the amount of $25,000. for the period July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, and August 3, 1994 WHEREAS, the City has decided to continue the services of temporary employee Chris Dubetsky to perform services related to the Records Management Grant; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 1994 Personnel Roster be amended as follows: Extension: One (1) Temporary Records Management Coordinator Position, Grade 17, and be it further RESOLVED, That Chris Dubetsky remain in the temporary position of Records Management Coordinator, Grade 17, at an hourly rate of $9.49, 35 hours per week, effective July 11, 1994, and ending with said grant on June 30, 1995, and be it further RESOLVED, That the 1994 Budget be amended to reflect the 1994 portion of the Records Management Grant as follows: Increase Income: A3060 State Aid Records Management $25,000 Increase Appropriations: A1460-110 Staff $22,767 A1460-425 Office Expense 491 A 9030 Social Security 1,742 $25,000 Carried Unanimously * 15.10 Finance/Clerk - Request to Amend 1994 Personnel Roster By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, the City has received a Records Management Grant from the New York State Education Department in the amount of $25,000 for the period July 1, 1994 to June 30, 1995, and WHEREAS, part of the 1994-95 grant project will include electronically indexing Common Council and Board of Public Works minutes, and WHEREAS, the City has decided to hire a part-time, temporary, Senior Typist, to perform services related to the Records Management Grant, specifically, minute indexing, and WHEREAS, the funding for this position will be derived solely from the Records Management Grant; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That a part-time, temporary Senior Typist, Grade 7, be hired at an hourly rate of $8.66, 17 hours per week, effective August 22, 1994, and ending with said grant on June 30, 1995. Carried Unanimously PLANNING COMMITTEE: Planning Committee August Meeting Alderperson Schroeder stated that there will be no Planning Committee meeting in August. City/D.o.T. Discussions on Route 96 Project "Advance Detail Plans" - Report Alderperson Schroeder reported on the discussions that have taken place with DoT on the Route 96 project. Several items concerning design details have been discussed. There will be another meeting with DoT later this month dealing with a number of issues that need to be clarified. Mayor Nichols stated that in a discussion with Mr. Moynihan, the District Director for DoT for this region, he emphasized the City's desire for places for Park and Ride facilities during the August 3, 1994 construction period and Mr. Moynihan said that he would seriously consider this request. Alderperson Booth stated that at a recent Transit Operations Committee meeting there was considerable concern expressed as to whether the City had aggressively pursued two issues. One is the issue of reducing traffic through the Octopus. The other is a concern that by trying to maximize opportunities for pedestrians and bike riders, the City perhaps had encouraged DoT to make certain turning radii at various corners difficult for buses. Alderperson Booth stated that he has talked to the Mayor and the Planning Director regarding this and they have assured him that hasn't happened. He said that he wants the record to reflect that this has been raised as a concern as no one wishes to create a system in which buses have a difficult time turning corners. Discussion followed on the floor regarding many of these concerns. Southwest Area Land Use Committee - Report Alderperson Schroeder reported that the Southwest Area Land Use Committee has voted to accept a final version of their report and send it on to Council. The Council should receive the committee's proposal in the next couple of weeks. The approval process will begin with environmental review and consideration of the report by the Planning and Development Board. Planning and Development Department Activities - Monthly Report Alderperson Schroeder reported on the chief projects that the Planning and Development Department has been working on in the past month. The list is as follows: 1. Wal-Mart project 2. Dealing with two major Collegetown Developments 3. Route 96 project 4. Re-zoning of the Meadow Street area 5. Letters have gone out to property owners re. substitute park land. Various staff members will also be talking to the owners of these properties. 6. Selection of a consultant for the proposed City Bike plan 7. Work on completing the Southwest Area Land Use Study. 8. Work is on-going on the Geographic Information System (GIS) Inlet Island Substitute Park Land - Report Alderperson Schroeder stated that the planning department is proceeding with final appraisals and land surveys, and is choosing a firm to do the land surveys. The goal is to have an alienation bill to the legislature in the Spring of 1995. INTER-INSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEE: Fire Contract - Report Alderperson Efroymson reported that the Town would like to delay the implementation of the administrative costs that they incur until 1996. He hopes that next month he will be able to bring the contract to the Council. YOUTH COMMITTEE: * 18.1 Inter-Municipal Recreation Partnership By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey WHEREAS, all of the communities served by the Ithaca School District have jointly set up the Inter-Municipal Recreation (I.M.R.) Task Force to work on the issue of an Inter-Municipal Partnership, and WHEREAS, the I.M.R. Task Force has worked for more than two years to come up with a proposal for the best plan for the provision of recreation services to youth and families in the area, and August 3, 1994 WHEREAS, the I.M.R. Task Force have been developing a proposal for a two year pilot project which will serve as the foundation for a long range partnership plan, and WHEREAS, a wide network of communities in partnership will provide the best basis for the highest quality, most varied, and healthiest possible recreation services to families and young people, and WHEREAS, a wide network of communities in partnership provides the most sound economical basis for the provision of recreation services, and WHEREAS, the City and Town of Ithaca constitute more than 75% of the total users of Ithaca Youth Bureau Recreation Programs, and WHEREAS, it is in the interest of the City and Town of Ithaca to encourage the participation of all the local municipalities in the pilot project, and WHEREAS, partners should share costs and decision making for the new system, and WHEREAS, the issue of provision of transportation services is very important in this undertaking, and WHEREAS, it is of great importance that Tompkins County and its Board of Representatives participate fully in this long range partnership plan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council: --- supports the ongoing efforts and directions of the I.M.R. Task Force, including shared decision making; --- supports County financial participation in the pilot project; --- supports the concept of the City and Town of Ithaca being full partners as a basis for whatever arrangements are made with other municipalities; --- supports all efforts to make the transportation system work effectively to serve young people and families in all participating municipalities in this recreation system. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the words "supports all efforts to make the transportation system work effectively to serve young people and families in all participating municipalities in this recreation system," be deleted from the Resolved clause and that the words "and will require substantial effort by all involved parties" be added to the end of the ninth Whereas clause." Carried Unanimously Main Motion as Amended A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously NEW BUSINESS: * 19.1 Resolution to Authorize Planning for a Tompkins County Cable TV Commission By Alderperson Gray: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey WHEREAS, the municipalities of Tompkins County have formed a committee to explore cooperation in administering cable TV franchises in the County, and that committee proposes to start discussions based on a possible revival of the structure of a County Cable Commission formed in 1977; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca Common Council agrees to take part in the formation of an intermunicipal commission to deal August 3, 1994 with issues of municipal cable television franchising in Tompkins County, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby appoints Alderperson Richard Gray to represent the City of Ithaca in drawing up an agreement to form such a commission, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca directs that a certified copy of this resolution be sent to Mayor Ted Wixom of the Village of Lansing, convener of the commission study group. Carried Unanimously Request Funding to Assist Clients of Aids Work By Alderperson Efroymson: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson WHEREAS, AIDS Work closed its doors on July 20, 1994 due to a financial crisis, and WHEREAS, AIDS Work has stated its intention to re-open its doors by August 15, 1994, and WHEREAS, AIDS Work has been a support for the entire community, and WHEREAS, Ithaca city residents are not receiving desperately needed services which have been provided by AIDS Work, and WHEREAS, there is a need for continuing support for quality volunteer services, and WHEREAS, AIDS Work cannot operate even a skeletal organization without basic items such as an office, phone and copying machine, and WHEREAS, all of the immediate financial needs of AIDS Work cannot be met by other fundraising efforts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That this resolution is a one-time emergency effort to fund an agency outside of the normal City/County Human Service funding process, and in no way indicates a precedent, and be it further RESOLVED, That up to $2,000 be set aside from unrestricted into restricted contingency funds, and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Directors of AIDS Work Inc. of Tompkins County submit a statement at the end of August as to 1. the services which have been provided in the month of August 2. the status of the office and staff 3. an invoice regarding the following items: - rent for August - transportation mileage reimbursement for volunteers and staff for August - congregate meals for August - phone bill for August - copier costs for August 4. a report on the ongoing work plan, specifically the level of program which meets their funding capability, and be it further RESOLVED, That Common Council will not unreasonably withhold the release of funds for those reimbursements. Alderperson Efroymson explained the need of this resolution being approved by Common Council. August 3, 1994 Extensive discussion followed on the floor regarding the procedure that should be followed for the release of funds to AIDS Work, Inc. Amending Resolution By Alderperson Booth: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson RESOLVED, That the last Resolved Clause be changed to read as follows: "RESOLVED, That upon application by AIDS Work, Inc. for these funds, Common Council will not unreasonably withhold the release of funds for those reimbursements, provided AIDS Work, Inc.'s application for these funds is explicitly endorsed by the Human Services Coalition and AIDS Work Inc. has received a commitment for at least $4,000 in funding from the Tompkins County government." Discussion followed on the floor. Amendment to Amending Resolution By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Sams RESOLVED, That the words "has received a commitment for" be deleted and the words "will have requested" be inserted in its place. Ayes (7) - Shenk, Sams, Mackesey, Efroymson, Schroeder, Gray, Thorpe Nays (2) - Booth, Johnson Carried (7-2) A vote on the Amending Resolution as further amended by Alderperson Shenk resulted as follows: Ayes (6) - Gray, Schroeder, Thorpe, Shenk, Mackesey, Sams Nays (3) - Booth, Johnson, Efroymson Carried (6-3) Main Motion as Amended A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 10:50 p.m. Callista F. Paolangeli Benjamin Nichols City Clerk Mayor