HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-1996-12-04December 4, 1996
COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. December 4, 1996
PRESENT:
Mayor Cohen
Alderpersons (10) - Johnson, Sams, Shenk, Mackesey, Hanna, Gray,
Thorpe, Efroymson, Marcham, Blumenthal
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk - Conley Holcomb
City Attorney - Geldenhuys
City Controller - Cafferillo
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Building Commissioner - Eckstrom
Planning and Development Director - Van Cort
Planning and Development Deputy Director - Sieverding
Community Development Director - Stevenson
Acting Police Chief - Barnes
Fire Chief - Wilbur
Deputy Fire Chief - Dorman
Board of Public Works Commissioner - Reeves
Personnel Administrator - Saul
Youth Bureau Director - Cohen
Superintendent of Public Works - Gray
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Cohen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
Budget and Administration Committee
Alderperson Shenk requested the additions of Item 16.7 -
Executive Unit Association Contract - Resolution and Item 16.8 -
Sales Tax Holiday - Resolution.
No Council member objected.
Youth Award
Alderperson Hanna requested the postponement of the Youth Award
until January, 1997.
Planning and Economic Development Committee
Alderperson Blumenthal requested the addition Items 17.7 -
Funding Assistance for Waterfront Development - Resolution, and
Item 17.8 -Northside Land Use Plan - Report.
No Council member objected.
Law and Governance Committee
Alderperson Johnson requested the addition of Item 15.1 - Cable
Re-Franchise Process - Report.
No Council member objected.
New Business
Alderperson Johnson requested the addition of an Executive
Session to discuss the Water and Sewer Agreement.
Mayor requested discussions regarding recruiting new members to
serve on the Incinerator Committee, and on establishing the date
for the January, 1997 Common Council meeting.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Ms. Suzanne Akers addressed Council regarding the elimination of
the parking meter checker positions and the addition of two
Community Service Officer positions.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
Alderpersons Mackesey, Hanna, and Efroymson responded to Ms.
Akers' comments.
December 4, 1996
Alderperson Johnson requested the implementation of a monthly
report to monitor the effectiveness of the changes made to the
parking meter checker system.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
The Mayor offered sympathies to family of Officer Michael Padula
who lost his life while serving the City of Ithaca. He expressed
his gratitude and pride for the support of all the members of
Common Council during this difficult period.
Congratulations were extended to Officer Kathy Torres for being
named New York State's Officer of the Year.
Congratulations were extended to the Ithaca Fire Department
members for the valiant efforts in protection of additional
structures and minimizing damages during the Eco Village Fire.
Board of Public Works Vice-Chair, Carol Reeves was congratulated
for her years of service to the community. The Mayor offered his
thanks to her for a job well done.
REPORT OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
Commissioner Reeves presented the following report from the Board
of Public Works:
Public Hearing and approval of the 1997 Collegetown Special
Benefits Assessment District charges.
Approval of abandonment of a portion of Taughannock Boulevard and
recommendations for its sale.
Approval of three sidewalk assessment appeals and the expungement
of a water and sewer bill.
Approval of a 90 day trial period for one-way traffic on South
Hill Terrace. Trial period dates not yet established.
Denial of a request for a traffic circle/round-about at
University Ave, Lake St, and Willard Way.
The Board's holiday meeting schedule for the month of December
was established: COW meeting 12/4/96
Regular meeting 12/11/96
COW meeting 12/18/96
Regular meeting 1/8/97
Regular meeting 1/15/97
Regular meeting 1/22/97
Regular meeting 1/29/97
Commissioner Reeves announced her retirement from the Board of
Public Works. She noted how much she enjoyed her position, and
especially how much she enjoyed working with the employees of the
Department of Public Works.
Common Council members thanked Carol for her years of dedicated
service to the City.
ITHACA LANDMARKS PRESERVATION COMMISSION:
Mary Tomlan, Chair of the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation
Commission presented the following review of 1996 activities:
41 applications seeking Certificates of Appropriateness for
Material Change to Landmark Properties were received. Of these,
only 1 was denied, 2 were withdrawn, 9 were tabled, 7 were
modified and, in total, 29 were granted Certificates of
Appropriateness for Material Change.
Numerous requests have been received for approval of the use of
paving bricks.
December 4, 1996
Funding has been received for stabilization renovations to the
Cascadilla Boathouse which will enable the building's
accessibility to the public.
Historic District markers have been installed throughout the
City, and there are plans for future installations.
REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
City Attorney Geldenhuys reported on the following:
City Code revisions are underway to clarify the powers of
specific members of the Building Department regarding the
determination of loss of "grandfathering" rights.
Federal causes were dismissed in the Dicke vs. Ithaca Police
Department case.
Mutual Housing Association land transfer closing is complete.
Possible City Code revisions are being discussed as they relate
to the budget process. It has been recommended that the final
budget become due by the end of November in conjunction with the
setting of tax rates.
COMMUNITY ISSUES COMMITTEE:
Rescheduling of the December Community Issues Committee Meeting
Alderperson Sams reported that the December Community Issues
Committee meeting has been rescheduled to December 12, 1996 at
7:30 p.m.
LAW AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE:
Cable Re-Franchising Process
Alderperson Efroymson reported that discussions will be held at
the next Law and Governance meeting regarding which City
department should offer staff support and work on the Cable Re-
Franchise Agreement.
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
Adoption of 1997 Budget
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Thorpe
WHEREAS, this Common Council is now considering adoption of the
Amended Executive Budget for 1997 as approved by the Budget and
Administration Committee, and
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of this Common Council that the
total appropriations and estimated revenues, as set forth in said
Amended Executive Budget for 1997 and as those amounts may be
altered by action of this Common Council at its December 4, 1996
meeting, are adequate for the operation of the City during 1997;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That this Common Council accepts and approves said
Amended Executive Budget for 1997, together with any additional
changes made in said budget at Council's December 4, 1996 meeting
as the City of Ithaca Budget for 1997, in the total amount of
$35,509,085, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the following sections of the 1997 Budget be
approved:
A) General Fund Appropriations
B) Water Fund Appropriations
C) Sewer Fund Appropriations
D) Joint Activity Fund Appropriations
E) Solid Waste Fund Appropriations
F) General Fund Revenues
G) Water Fund Revenues
H) Sewer Fund Revenues
I) Joint Activity Fund Revenues
December 4, 1996
J) Solid Waste Fund Revenues
K) Debt Retirement Schedule
L) Capital Projects
M) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - General Fund
N) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Water & Sewer
Fund
O) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Joint
Activity Fund
P) Schedule of Salaries and Positions - Solid Waste
Q) Authorized Equipment - General Fund
R) Authorized Equipment - Water Fund
S) Authorized Equipment - Sewer Fund
T) Authorized Equipment - Joint Activity Fund
U) Authorized Equipment - Solid Waste Fund
Extensive discussion followed on the floor with all members of
Council and Mayor Cohen expressing their opinions on the final
budget, and the budget process. Mayor Cohen and Alderperson
Shenk offered their gratitude to City Controller Cafferillo,
Deputy Controller Thayer, and Administrative Assistant Carol
Shipe for the long hours, and hard work they contributed to
complete the budget.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) Shenk, Mackesey, Sams, Efroymson,
Nays (1) Johnson
Carried
Adoption of 1997 Tax Rate
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey
WHEREAS, the 1997 City of Ithaca Budget was approved, adopted and
confirmed in the total amount of $35,509,085 on December 4, 1996,
in accordance with a detailed Budget on file in the Office of the
City Controller, and
WHEREAS, available and estimated revenues total $28,056,959
leaving $7,452,126 as the amount to be raised by taxation,
and
WHEREAS, the Assessment Roll for 1997, certified and filed by the
Assessment Department of Tompkins County, has been footed and
approved and shows the total net taxable valuation as
$832,844,488, and
WHEREAS, under Charter provisions, the tax limit for City
purposes amount to $20,280,545 for 1997; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the tax rate for general purposes, for the fiscal
year 1997, be, and the same hereby is, established and fixed at
8.9478 per $1,000 of taxable valuation as shown, certified and
extended against the respective properties on the 1997 Tax Roll,
thereby making a total tax levy, as near as may be, of
$7,452,126, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the amount of said tax levy be spread, and the
same hereby is levied upon and against the respective properties
as shown on said City Tax Roll, in accordance with their
respective net taxable valuation, at the rate of 8.9478 per
$1,000 of such taxable valuation, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be, and hereby is, directed
to extend and apportion the City Tax as above, and that upon the
completion of the extension of said Roll, the City Clerk shall
prepare a warrant on the City Chamberlain for the collection of
said levy; and the Mayor and the City Clerk hereby are authorized
and directed to sign and affix the corporate seal to such warrant
December 4, 1996
and forthwith to file the same with said Tax Roll with the City
Chamberlain, and be it further
RESOLVED, That upon the execution and filing of said warrant and
Tax Roll with the City Chamberlain, the amounts of the City Tax
set opposite each and every property shall hereby become liens,
due, payable and collectible in accordance with provisions of the
City Charter and other laws applicable thereto, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the total sum of $35,509,085 be appropriated in
accordance with the Budget adopted, to the respective Boards,
Offices and Departments of the City, for the purposes
respectively set forth therein. The 1997 Assessment Roll has
been completed and approved by the Assessment Department of
Tompkins County and resulted in the following valuation:
Total Value of Real Property 2,000,086,502
Less: Value of Exempt Property 1,187,070,033
813,016,469
Plus: Value of Special Franchises 19,828,019
Net Value of Taxable Property $ 832,844,488
Ayes (10) Shenk, Mackesey, Sams, Efroymson, Johnson,
Nays (1) Mayor Cohen
Carried
Request Approval of 1996 Amended NYS Retirement Incentive Program
Participants
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Thorpe
WHEREAS, the City enacted Local Law #2, July 2, 1996, adopting
the 1996 Retirement Incentive Program (Chapter 30, Laws of 1996),
and
WHEREAS, based on such examination, and subject to operational
adjustments and considerations recognized in concept as a part of
this resolution, departments have determined that in each
instance services and related supervision can be provided on a
reasonable basis should the employees involved in the following
targeted positions exercise their option to retire during the
authorized open period; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the following positions and incumbent employees be
targeted for inclusion in the 1996 Targeted Retirement Incentive
Program (Chapter 30, Laws of 1996):
Deputy Building Commissioner, Building Department,
Peter Dieterich
Planner II, Planning & Development Department,
Jonathan Meigs
Carried Unanimously
Finance/Chamberlain - Request Extension of Tax Sale Redemption
Period
Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Thorpe
WHEREAS, the property owner at 1015-1017 E. State Street has
requested an extension of time for property redemption from the
1993 City Tax Sale for the property at 1015-1017 E. State Street,
and
WHEREAS, the Budget and Administration Committee has reviewed the
request and recommends approval of the extension; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the existing owner be permitted to redeem the
property at 1015-1017 E. State Street, up to January 15, 1997,
December 4, 1996
for the total lien amount outstanding, plus additional interest,
penalty and related costs through the date of the redemption.
Carried Unanimously
Common Council - Request Contingency Funds for Funeral
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey
WHEREAS, the community was saddened by the death of Ithaca Police
Officer Michael Padula on November 17, 1996, and
WHEREAS, costs for the funeral are being covered by various
sources throughout the community, and
WHEREAS, the City would like to contribute $4,000 to overall
funeral expenses; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $4,000 be transferred from
Account A1990 Unrestricted Contingency to Account A3120-5430 Fees
Police Department to fund a portion of the funeral expenses
associated with the death of Michael Padula.
Carried Unanimously
Planning & Development - Request Funds for Appraisal
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Marcham
WHEREAS, a request has been made to purchase a small piece of
City property located on Old Elmira Road, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has recommended that an
appraisal be performed on the property to determine the current
value, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Department has estimated that the appraisal
will cost no more than $500; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That an amount not to exceed $500 be transferred from
Account A1990 Unrestricted Contingency to Account A8020-5435
Contracts Planning Department to fund said appraisal.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Sams
RESOLVED, That an additional Resolved clause be added to read as
follows:
RESOLVED, That every effort be made to secure an appraisal from a
local firm.
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Approval of City of Ithaca Executive Association Contract
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey
RESOLVED, That the 1997 Contract between the City of Ithaca and
the City of Ithaca Executive Association is approved, providing a
one year contract with 3% raises for Bargaining Unit members and
no
other substantive changes, and the Mayor is hereby authorized to
sign said contract on behalf of the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
One-Week Sales and Use Tax Clothing and Footwear Exemption
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Thorpe
RESOLVED, That receipts from sales of and consideration given or
contracted to be given for purchases of clothing and footwear
exempt from state sales and compensating use taxes pursuant to
paragraph 30 of subdivision (a) of section 1115 of the tax law
shall also be exempt from sales and compensating use taxes
imposed in this jurisdiction, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall take effect immediately and
shall apply to sales made and uses occurring during the period
December 4, 1996
commencing January 18, 1997, and ending January 24, 1997,
although made or occurring under a prior contract.
Discussion followed on the floor with Alderpersons Efroymson and
Shenk reluctantly supporting the Resolution for the convenience
of the local merchants. Alderperson Marcham spoke in opposition
of the motion.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Ayes (9) Shenk, Mackesey, Sams, Efroymson, Johnson,
Blumenthal, Hanna, Gray, Thorpe
Nays (1) Marcham
Carried
PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
An Ordinance amending the Municipal Code Chapter 325 entitled
“Zoning” and the District Regulations Chart authorized by Section
325-8. of the City of Ithaca Municipal Code -- Call for Public
Hearing
By Alderperson Blumenthal: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That Ordinance 97-_____ entitled “An Ordinance
amending Functional Family Approvals” is introduced before the
Common Council of the City of Ithaca, New York, and be it further
RESOLVED, The Common Council shall hold a public hearing in the
matter of the adoption of the aforesaid ordinance in the Common
Council Chambers, City Hall, 108 East Green Street, in the City
of Ithaca, on Wednesday, January 8, 1997 at 7:00 p.m., and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall give notice of such public
hearing by the publication of a notice in the official newspaper
specifying the time when and the place where such public hearing
will be held, and in general terms describing the proposed
ordinance. This notice shall be published once at least fifteen
(15) days prior to the public hearing, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk shall transmit forthwith to the
Tompkins County Planning Board and to the City of Ithaca Planning
and Development Board true and exact copies of the proposed
zoning ordinance for their reports thereon.
Carried Unanimously
The Ordinance to be considered reads as follows:
ORDINANCE 97 -
BE IT ORDAINED AND ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca, New York, as follows:
Section 1. The City of Ithaca District Regulations Chart
authorized by Municipal Code Section 325-8., Row R-1, Column 2,
number 1 is amended to read as follows:
“1. One-family detached dwelling occupied by:
a. An individual, family, or functional family unit (see
definition, Section 325-3) plus not more than one unrelated
occupant (see Gen. Note 7),
or
b. If dwlg. Is owner occupied, an individual, family, or
functional family unit plus not more than two unrelated
occupants.
Section 2. The City of Ithaca District Regulations Chart
authorized by Municipal Code Section 325-8., Row R-2, Column 2,
numbers 1 and 2 are amended to read as follows:
“1. One-family detached or semi-detached dwlg. occupied by an
individual, family, or functional family unit plus not more than
two unrelated occupants.
December 4, 1996
1. Two-family dwlg. ea. Of which may be occupied by an
individual, family, or functional family unit plus not more than
two unrelated occupants.
Section 3. The City of Ithaca District Regulations Chart
authorized by Municipal Code Section 325-8. Row R-2, Column 2,
number 9 “[Functional Family Unit without any add’l. occupants]”
is hereby deleted.
Section 4. The City of Ithaca Municipal code Section 325-
9.C.(1)(n) is amended to read as follows:
“Reserved [Residential occupancy by a functional family unit in
all districts to the same extent that residential occupancy
without a special permit is permitted in all districts.]”
Section 5. Effective Date.
This ordinance shall take effect immediately in accordance with
law upon publication of a notice as provided in the Ithaca City
Charter.
Designation of Lead Agency Status for Environmental Review
By Alderperson Blumenthal: Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, State Law and Section 176.6 of the City Code require
that a lead agency be established for conducting environmental
review of projects in accordance with local and state
environmental law, and
WHEREAS, State Law specifies that for actions governed by local
environmental review, the lead agency shall be that local agency
which has primary responsibility for approving and funding or
carrying out the action, and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the District Regulations Chart
and Section 325-9 Chapter 325 entitled “Zoning” of the City of
Ithaca Municipal Code requires review under the City's
Environmental Quality Review Ordinance; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does
hereby declare itself lead agency for the environmental review of
the proposed amendments to the District Regulations Chart and
Chapter 325 of the City Code.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Board of Public Works to Recommend Oversight of
Ithaca Falls Park
By Alderperson Blumenthal: Seconded by Alderperson Gray
WHEREAS, City staff have negotiated with the land owners of the
proposed substitute park land at Ithaca Falls, and
WHEREAS, the land owners are concerned about the level of
oversight and type of development of the future park, and
WHEREAS, the likely outcome of these discussions will be a
contract specifying a City committee, with representatives from
Cornell, to oversee the park upholding standards agreed to by
all parties involved; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Common Council requests that the Board of Public
Works reviews the concept of such oversight of a future Ithaca
Falls Park, and be it further
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works brings a recommendation
on how to accommodate such a proposal to Common Council by its
February meeting.
Discussion followed on the floor with Board of Public Works
Commissioner Reeves providing a brief history on the issue. City
December 4, 1996
Attorney Geldenhuys noted that the surrounding property owners
would like this location to be kept as a natural area.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Funding
By Alderperson Blumenthal: Seconded by Alderperson Efroymson
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has in cooperation with Tompkins
County, Town of Ithaca, Cornell University and the Chamber of
Commerce worked on the preparation of a soon to be published
study entitled “Tompkins County Waterfront Plan,” and
WHEREAS, this plan calls for the revitalization and development
of sections of Ithaca’s waterfront, and
WHEREAS, many State implementation grant programs have as a
prerequisite the preparation of a Local Waterfront Revitalization
Program (LWRP), and
WHEREAS, the New York State Department of State will provide a 50
percent match for the preparation of an LWRP, and
WHEREAS, Tompkins County is proposing to coordinate the
preparation of an LWRP for the County in cooperation with the
City of Ithaca, Town of Ithaca and other entities as appropriate,
and
WHEREAS, the preparation of an LWRP will require the allocation
of City funds as a fair and appropriate share for the City of
Ithaca of the local 50 percent match required by the LWRP; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that Common Council does hereby commit the City to
providing fair and appropriate funding for the City’s share of
the 50 percent local match toward the preparation of an LWRP.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the City's portion of
funding, and the benefits that will be realized throughout the
County.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Authorization to Submit Grant Application to Canal Corridor
Initiative
By Alderperson Blumenthal: Seconded by Alderperson Marcham
WHEREAS, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
has just announced the creation of a new funding program known as
the Canal Corridor Initiative, and
WHEREAS, the Canal Corridor Initiative provides up to $9 million
of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, set aside
for CDBG eligible communities on the New York State Canal System,
which includes Cayuga Lake, for projects which promote the
physical and economic revitalization of these unique waterfront
sites, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca, Tompkins County, Town of Ithaca,
Cornell University, and the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
have all cooperated to prepare the soon to be published "Tompkins
County Waterfront Study" which defines the economic and
recreational development potential of the area's unique
waterfront property, and
WHEREAS, the Canal Corridor Initiative provides funding resources
that are essential to realizing the goals and objectives of this
study as well as the goals and objectives of the Report of the
Inlet Island Land Use Committee, and
December 4, 1996
WHEREAS, these planning documents will provide the basis for
determining projects to be considered and eventually chosen for
submission in the grant application, and
WHEREAS, HUD's Notice of Funding Availability only allows
approximately 30 days within which to prepare and submit a Canal
Corridor Initiative grant application; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council directs staff to solicit
proposals for eligible projects that will be reviewed by the
Planning and Economic Development Committee of Common Council
with the voting participation of all Common Council members
present, which will also choose the most feasible and competitive
project that will be the basis for the City's Canal Corridor
Initiative application, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Common Council authorizes the Mayor, subject
to the advice of the Director of the Department of Planning and
Development and the City Attorney, to execute any and all
documents necessary to submit a grant application to HUD's Canal
Corridor Initiative.
Discussion followed on the floor with Planning and Development
Director Van Cort, and Deputy Planning and Development Director
Sieverding explaining the grant process, and timeline.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Southwest Area Land Use Study
Alderperson Blumenthal reported that a memo has been distributed
to Council members which outlines the history of studies
completed on the Southwest area. Recommendations include re-
zoning the area currently zoned for mobile homes, to commercial
use. One major factor in this issue is the identification and
delineation of wetlands in the area. Planning Department staff
recommends that the Planning Board and Common Council adopt the
Land Use Study with the inclusion of an introductory statement to
explain the designation of the wetlands.
Northside Land Use Plan
Alderperson Blumenthal reported that the Planning Committee has
reviewed the Northside Land Use Plan, and has recommended
adoption by the Planning Board and Common Council.
1997 Planning Department Work Program
The Planning Committee has reviewed the 1997 Planning Department
Work Program. She asked that any Council members who wish to add
items to the program contact her before the next meeting.
Route 96 Bridge Sculpture
Planning and Development Director Van Cort reported that the
Route 96 Bridge Sculpture project is approximately $30,000 -
$40,000 over budget. The NYS Department of Transportation and
Santaro Construction are willing to contribute to a portion of
this sum. Santaro Construction Company is asking to dedicate one
of the bridges to Mr. Santaro who passed away recently, by
installing a small plaque on the bridge.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Common Council Meeting
By Alderperson Shenk: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey
RESOLVED, That a Special Common Council meeting be held on
December 17, 1996 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a possible veto to the
1997 budget.
Carried Unanimously
Distribution of Budget Vetoes
By Alderperson Hanna: Seconded by Alderperson Johnson
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be directed to distribute any veto
memos received by the Mayor to Common Council members, as soon as
they are received.
December 4, 1996
Carried Unanimously
January 1997 Common Council Meeting
By Alderperson Johnson: Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
RESOLVED, That the January 1997 Common Council meeting be
scheduled for January 8, 1997, 7:00 pm in Common Council
Chambers.
Carried Unanimously
Incinerator Committee Appointments
The Conservation Advisory Council will designate a representative
to serve on the Incinerator Committee.
REPORT OF COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Board of Public Works
Alderperson Mackesey reported that the Board of Public Works has
approved free parking in the downtown parking garages and parking
meters for December 23, and 24, 1996. Projected revenues for the
parking garages are above the budget, so this action will not
have a negative effect on the budget. Further discussion
followed regarding discouraging merchants and employees parking
at these meters.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
By Alderperson Gray: Seconded by Alderperson Shenk
RESOLVED, That Common Council adjourn into Executive Session to
discuss the Water and Sewer Agreement at 10:35 p.m.
Carried Unanimously
RECONVENE:
Common Council reconvened into Regular Session with no items
being brought forth.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m.
Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Alan J. Cohen
City Clerk Mayor