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COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 P.M. December 3, 1997
PRESENT:
Mayor Cohen
Alderpersons (10) Vaughan, Sams, Shenk, Mackesey, Hanna, Gray
Thorpe, Marcham, Blumenthal, Efroymson
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk - Conley Holcomb
City Controller – Cafferillo
Deputy City Controller - Thayer
Planning and Development Director - Van Cort
Superintendent of Public Works – Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Ferrel
Fire Chief – Wilbur
Community Development Planner - Bohn
Neighborhood and Historic Preservation Planner – Chatterton
Youth Bureau Director – Cohen
Police Chief – Basile
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Cohen led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the
American flag.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Approval of November 5, 1997 Common Council Minutes
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Vaughan
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the November 5, 1997 Common
Council Meeting be approved with a correction to the first
Whereas clause in Item 17.1 which should read as follows:
“WHEREAS, the Planning Board by unanimous passage of a
resolution at its October 28, 1997 meeting requested that the
Ithaca Commons fountain not be removed until the joint
public/private committee has reviewed design ideas for the
Commons as a whole and made recommendations, and”
Carried Unanimously
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
New Business:
Alderperson Efroymson requested the addition of Item 20.1 -
Transfer of Funds from Common Council Account.
No Council member objected.
YOUTH AWARD:
Alderperson Marcham presented the Distinguished Youth Award to
David Murphy, an active Youth Bureau participant in the
Mechanical All Stars Program and the Teen Center Program.
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PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
Forced Treatment for Mental Patients
The following people addressed Council in opposition of
forced treatment for mental patients:
Larry Roberts, City of Ithaca
Richard Livingston, City of Ithaca
Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca
Lake Source Cooling Project
Michael Robinson, City of Ithaca, spoke in opposition to Common
Council’s approval of Cornell University’s Lake Source Cooling
Project. Mr. Robinson further voiced his opposition to the
Cornell University’s incinerator project at the Veterinarian
School.
Thank-you to Departing Council Members
Jill Brantley, City of Ithaca, thanked Common Council especially
Alderpersons Efroymson, Hanna, Mackesey and Thorpe for their
dedication and contributions to the community.
Sagan Walk
Fay Gougakis, City of Ithaca addressed Council in opposition to
the placement of the Sagan Walk monuments on the Commons.
RESPONSE TO THE PUBLIC:
Alderpersons Vaughan and Sams thanked the retiring members of
Council for their kindness and long service to the City.
Alderperson Blumenthal addressed Mr. Robinson’s concerns
regarding the Cornell University incinerator project. She
stated that there is a committee of local citizens and Cornell
University representatives who are reviewing alternatives.
Alderperson Blumenthal further stated that there is a Business
Retention and Development Committee which is working to attract
businesses downtown. There was a lot of City involvement in the
placement of the Planet Walk monuments, and it was decided that
the Walk would have more educational value if it started on the
Commons.
Alderpersons Shenk, Sams and Hanna, and Mayor Cohen addressed
the comments made regarding forced treatment for mental
patients.
Alderperson Efroymson addressed the lack of a full membership on
the Bicycle Advisory Committee and asked the Mayor to fill the
vacant positions.
REPORT OF CITY BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES:
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
Mary Tomlan, Chair, requested that the Tax Exemption for
Historic Property Owners legislation be postponed until the ILPC
has an opportunity to review the amended language. This
legislation will be considered at a Special Common Council
meeting on December 17, 1997.
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Board of Public Works
Vice-Chair Ehrhardt reported on the following items:
The Board of Public Works renewed the Collegetown Special
Benefit Assessment District for 1998.
The Board approved an easement on the property at 201 Richard
Place enabling DPW to maintain a storm sewer.
The Board granted an encroachment on the property at 104 Utica
Street where the front porch extends into the city’s right-of-
way.
The Board reviewed parking policies for the downtown parking
lots. The Board limited the use of one-hour free coupons to a
maximum of four hours per visit. The Board established a one-
day special event pass for $3.00 for the general public and
$1.00 for City departments.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL:
Alderperson Sams presented Common Council with a plaque from the
Bahai Community on their 100-year anniversary in the City.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR:
Mayor Cohen asked Alderperson Blumenthal to present a
proclamation for the new Tompkins County Human Services
Building.
Mayor Cohen read a proclamation for the Citizen Pruners.
Mayor Cohen explained the Teen Chat Page Program being developed
by his office and the Sciencenter.
Mayor Cohen stated that handicapped spaces will be added to the
Cliff Street and Buffalo Street lots.
REPORT OF THE CITY ATTORNEY:
City Attorney Geldenhuys updated Council on the Storrs vs.
Holcomb case. A decision is expected by the end of the year.
16. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Budget and Administration Committee:
16.1 Finance/Controller - Request Approval of 1996 Single Audit
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
RESOLVED, That the Single Audit Report for the period of
January 1, 1996 through December 31, 1996, prepared by the
accounting firm of Ciaschi, Dietershagen, Little and Mickelson,
C.P.A.'s, be accepted to comply with all of the City's applicable
Federal Single Audit and related Audit Requirements.
Carried Unanimously
16.2 Common Council - Approval of Mid-Year Capital Project
Amendment Policy
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
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WHEREAS, Common Council routinely adopts a list of new capital
projects in each yearly budget, and
WHEREAS, some of the unplanned growth in the City's total
indebtedness has occurred as a result of the addition of capital
project costs during the budget year, and
WHEREAS, these mid-year requests are sometimes both necessary and
unavoidable, and
WHEREAS, current fiscal conditions make it wise and prudent to
hold increases in debt under careful control; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That anytime a request is made that would increase the
current appropriation for capital projects, the Mayor and the City
Controller are directed to work with departments to prepare
recommendations for deletions, revisions or deferrals from the
list of existing projects to - at minimum - offset the costs of
any such new requests, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council will either adopt, modify or reject
said recommendations which shall occur no later than the November
Council meeting or within three months of approval of such new
requests, whichever comes sooner, and be it further
RESOLVED, That this resolution will take effect on
January 1, 1998.
Carried Unanimously
16.3 Common Council - Approval of Department Feedback Instrument
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca is looking for ways to improve
services to city residents and increase the productivity of all
city employees, and
WHEREAS, Common Council has determined that a Department Feedback
Instrument is one method of working toward that goal, and
WHEREAS, the Department Feedback Instrument has been developed
with input from city department heads, and
WHEREAS, this instrument can be used to review the performance of
city departments, and is not intended to be used to determine
financial compensation for department heads; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council adopts the Department Feedback
Instrument to be used by departments, the mayor and Common Council
to promote improvements in services and increase the productivity
of city employees, and be it further
RESOLVED, That implementation begin in 1998, and be it further
RESOLVED, That Common Council, the mayor and department heads
evaluate the effectiveness of this instrument and make any
recommendations for changes no later than the December 1998
regular meeting of Common Council.
Carried Unanimously
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16.4 City Clerk - Request to Amend 1997 Budget
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has received a Records Management
Grant for the New York State Department of Education, Local
Government Records Improvement Fund, in the amount of $11,250 for
the period July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this grant is to conduct a business
process analysis feasibility study of the City's land based
records; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 1997 budget be amended to reflect the
acceptance of 1997-98 Records Management Grant as follows:
Increase Income:
A1460-3060 State Aid Records Management $11,250
Increase Appropriations:
A1460-5435 Contractual $11,250
Carried Unanimously
16.5 A Local Law to Adopt an Installment Payment Plan for
Delinquent Taxes Pursuant to Guidelines Laid Out in New York Real
Property Tax Law Article Eleven
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
LOCAL LAW No. - 1997
BE IT ENACTED by the Common Council of the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent. This local law is intended to
adopt an installment payment plan for delinquent taxes according
to guidelines delineated in Article Eleven of New York Real
Property Tax Law. This Local Law amends Section C-44 of the
Charter.
Section 2. Section C-44 of the Ithaca City Charter is hereby
amended by the addition of the following provisions:
B. Installment Payment Plan for Delinquent Taxes
(1) The City of Ithaca hereby authorizes the City
Chamberlain to enter into installment agreements with property
owners providing for the payment of eligible delinquent taxes in
installments according to the provisions of Article 11 of the Real
Property Tax Law of the State of New York, as amended. Within
forty-five (45) days of the return of unpaid taxes, the City
Chamberlain, by first class mail, shall notify all owners of
properties with delinquent taxes that they are eligible to pay
their delinquent taxes in installments according to the provisions
of Article 11 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New
York, as amended. The City shall add one dollar ($1.00) to the
amount of the tax lien to pay for such postage. The owner of such
parcel must accept the installment offer after thirty (30) days of
the mailing of such notice by signing an installment payment
agreement with the City Chamberlain. The City Chamberlain shall
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not include parcels accepting the offer and making timely payments
pursuant to the installment plan on the filing of the list of
properties for foreclosure proceedings with the court.
(2) The term of the installment agreement shall be
twenty-four (24) months, the payment schedule shall be monthly and
the required initial down payment shall be 25% of the eligible
delinquent taxes within the City of Ithaca.
(3) Interest and penalties for delinquent taxes shall be
assessed as specified in Section C-44(a) of the Ithaca City
Charter up to and including the execution date of
the installment payment agreement. From the execution date
forward interest shall accrue as provided in Section 924-a of the
Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York in accordance with
Article 11, provided the taxpayer complies with the terms of the
installment agreement. The current interest rate specified by
Section 924-a is one percent (1%) per month. All further penalty
provisions specified in Section C-44(a) of the Ithaca City Charter
shall be suspended so long as the taxpayer is not in default of
the installment payment agreement. A late charge of 5% shall be
assessed on any installments not paid within fifteen (15) days of
the due date. If an installment is not paid within thirty (30)
days of the due date, the property owner shall be in default of
the installment agreement, and further penalties shall accrue on
the balance due as of the date of the last payment as specified in
Section C-44(a) of the Ithaca City Charter.
(4) If a property owner is in default of an installment
agreement for delinquent taxes, the City Chamberlain shall have
the right to require full payment of the remainder of the
delinquent taxes including all penalties and interest. If the
property owner does not become current on the payments due on the
installment agreement or pay the full amount of the delinquent
taxes including interest and penalties, the City Chamberlain shall
have the right to file the property with the next list of
properties for foreclosure proceedings.
Carried Unanimously
16.6 Chamberlain - Request for Extension for Tax Sale Redemption
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, the property owner at 414 Elmira Road has requested an
extension of time for property redemption from the 1994 City Tax
sale for the property at 414 Elmira Road, 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 414 Elmira Road, up to June 1, 1998, for the total
lien amount outstanding, plus additional interest, penalty and
related costs through the date of the redemption.
Carried Unanimously
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16.7 Fire Department - Approval of Concept for Joint Operations
Training Center
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Fire Department has developed a conceptual
proposal plan for joint operation and support of the Ithaca Fire
Department Training Center dated November 7, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the joint operation of the training center is needed: to
provide the environment required for proper and effective fire
training; to manage risks in the delivery of training, both
inherent and legal; to utilize the center to the greatest degree;
and to expand revenues and offset department operating costs; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby approves in concept the joint
operation and support of the Ithaca Fire Department Training
Center and recommends the Fire Department move forward with the
conceptual plan.
Carried Unanimously
16.8 Finance/Controller - Request Authorization to Cover Red
Accounts
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
RESOLVED, That the City Controller be empowered to make transfers
within the 1997 Budget appropriations, as needed, for the
remainder of the 1997 Fiscal Year.
Carried Unanimously
16.9 Canal Corridor Initiative - Authorization to Enter into a
Funding Agreement for $700,000 in FY 1997 Section 108 Loan Funds
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) has made available a special category of funding through
its Canal Corridor Initiative to assist communities on the New
York State Barge Canal System in revitalizing their waterfront
areas, and
WHEREAS, the funding intended through this initiative, Section
108 loans and Small Cities Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds, is intended to leverage private sector commitments
to develop projects that lead to the physical and economic
revitalization of these waterfront areas including the creation
of jobs and expansion of the local tax base, and
WHEREAS, HUD, in order to maximize the impact on revitalizing
the canal system in New York State, has indicated a desire to
utilize the CDBG funds allocated for the Initiative to leverage
increased use of the Section 108 program, and
WHEREAS, a City of Ithaca Canal Corridor Initiative application
was developed including the following projects:
1. Marina Realty of Ithaca proposal for the end of Inlet
Island
2. The Community Fly Fisher Program
3. Ithaca Landing Associates proposal for the Old Port
Harbor property
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4. Ithaca Farmers Market proposal for improvements at
Steamboat Landing, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council authorized submission of a Canal
Corridor Initiative application for the grant component of the
total funding, and
WHEREAS, the Canal Corridor Initiative application stated that
upon approval of the application, the City will be requested to
submit individual Section 108 loan applications, such
applications subject to review and approval by the Common
Council before their submission to HUD, and
WHEREAS, HUD has approved the City’s Canal Corridor application,
including a FY 1997 CDBG grant of $59,243 and a FY 1997 Section
108 “grant” of $700,000 and authorized application by the City
for Section 108 loans of $550,000 for the Marina Realty of
Ithaca project and $400,000 for the Ithaca Landing Associates
project, and
WHEREAS, FY 1997 Section 108 “grant” funds are actually
structured as a loan with a repayment rider providing for the
repayment of the loan to the City through CDBG funds to be set
aside by HUD for the purposes of such repayment, and
WHEREAS, FY 1997 Section 108 “grant” funds were approved by HUD
as follows:
1. Inlet Island waterfront public promenade - $250,000
2. Inlet Island utility pole relocation - $100,000
3. Fly fisher program - $95,000
4. Old Port Harbor waterfront public promenade - $234,000
5. Farmers Market improvements - $21,000, and
6.
WHEREAS, prior to the receipt of FY 1997 Section 108 funds an
additional loan agreement between HUD and the City is required,
such agreement to specify the terms of the repayment rider and
such agreement subject to review and approval by the Common
Council before submission to HUD, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency voted at their November
12, 1997 meeting to recommend approval by the Common Council of
the following resolution,
now, therefore, be it,
RESOLVED, the Common Council approve a funding agreement between
HUD and the City of Ithaca to accept $700,000 of FY 1997 Section
108 funds for the City’s Canal Corridor Initiative program, and,
be it further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor, upon the advice of the Director of
Planning and Development and City Attorney, is authorized to
execute all necessary and appropriate documents for this funding
agreement including, but not limited to, Section 108 loan
guarantee program supplemental program certifications.
Carried Unanimously
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16.10 Canal Corridor Initiative - Authorization to Enter into a
Grant Agreement for $59,243 in FY 1997 Community Development
Block Grant Funds
By Alderperson Blumenthal : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD) has made available a special category of funding through
its Canal Corridor Initiative to assist communities on the New
York State Barge Canal System in revitalizing their waterfront
areas, and
WHEREAS, the funding intended through this initiative, Section
108 loans and Small Cities Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds, is intended to leverage private sector commitments
to develop projects that lead to the physical and economic
revitalization of these waterfront areas including the creation
of jobs and expansion of the local tax base, and
WHEREAS, HUD, in order to maximize the impact on revitalizing
the canal system in New York State, has indicated a desire to
utilize the CDBG funds allocated for the Initiative to leverage
increased use of the Section 108 program, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council authorized submission of a Canal
Corridor Initiative application for the grant component of the
total funding, and
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca Canal Corridor Initiative
application includes the following projects:
1. Marina Realty of Ithaca proposal for the end of Inlet
Island
2. The Community Fly Fisher Program
3. Ithaca Landing Associates proposal for the Old Port
Harbor property
4. Ithaca Farmers Market proposal for improvements at
Steamboat Landing, and,
WHEREAS, the Canal Corridor Initiative application stated that
upon approval of the Canal Corridor Initiative application, the
City will be requested to submit individual Section 108 loan
applications, such applications subject to review and approval
by the Common Council before their submission to HUD, and
WHEREAS, HUD has approved the City’s Canal Corridor application,
including a FY 1997 CDBG grant of $59,243 and a FY 1997 Section
108 “grant” of $700,000 and authorized application by the City
for Section 108 loans of $550,000 for the Marina Realty of
Ithaca project and $400,000 for the Ithaca Landing Associates
project, and
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency voted at their November
12, 1997 meeting to recommend approval by the Common Council of
the following resolution, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Common Council approve a funding agreement
between HUD and the City of Ithaca to accept a grant in the
amount of $59,243 from FY 1997 CDBG funds to deliver and
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administer the City’s Canal Corridor Initiative program, and, be
if further
RESOLVED, that the Mayor, upon the advice of the Director of
Planning and Development and City Attorney, is authorized to
execute all necessary and appropriate documents for this grant
agreement, and, be it further
RESOLVED, that such FY 1997 CDBG funds not be drawn down prior
to submission by the City for individual Section 108 loan
financing.
Alderperson Shenk thanked City Controller Cafferillo and Deputy
City Controller Thayer for their great work. There were no
findings in the audit and the city is in good financial health
due to their efforts.
Carried Unanimously
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:
BUDGET AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
19.1 An Ordinance to Establish Section 300-20 Entitled "Real
Property Tax Exemptions for Historic Properties”
Motion to Table
By Alderperson Shenk : Seconded by Alderperson Marcham
RESOLVED, That this item be tabled until the Special Common
Council Meeting December 17, 1997.
Carried Unanimously
19.2 DPW - Appointment of Assistant Building Systems Supervisor
By Alderperson Marcham : Seconded by Alderperson Gray
RESOLVED, That Richard Searles be provisionally appointed to the
position of Assistant Building Systems Supervisor at a 1997 annual
salary of $31,500, effective December 8, 1997, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the position of Assistant Building Systems
Supervisor be assigned to the City Executive Association at salary
Grade 1.
Carried Unanimously
19.3 Fire Department - Conceptual Approval of Legislative
Initiative for Fire Department Fees, Permits and Revenues
By Alderperson Marcham : Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey
WHEREAS, the Ithaca Fire Department has established a conceptual
list of fees, permits and other revenue to be developed by the
Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, these fees, permits and other revenue will be thoroughly
developed by the department and the City Fire Prevention Code,
Chapter 181, will be amended as necessary to accommodate the
changes with the intent to expand the department's revenues; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby endorses the conceptual
legislative initiatives relating to Ithaca Fire Department fees,
permits and revenue.
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Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Vaughan : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
RESOLVED, That a Whereas clause be added after the first Whereas
clause to read as follows:
“WHEREAS, the Fire Department will return with particulars about
items to be considered for Common Council approval”
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Efroymson commended Fire Chief Wilbur for his
initiative in this project, and suggested that Council discuss
incentives for other departments to follow Fire Chief Wilbur’s
example.
19.4 Fire Department - Approval of Standardization of Fire Rescue
Equipment
By Alderperson Marcham : Seconded by Alderperson Blumenthal
WHEREAS, this Common Council has been requested by the Ithaca Fire
Department to standardize on Hurst hydraulic rescue equipment to
be used by the Fire Department, and to authorize the City to
purchase approved equipment from the manufacturer, or a
representative thereof, and
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City for
reasons of efficiency, compatibility and economics to approve such
standardization, as more fully spelled out in the following items:
1. The City of Ithaca Fire Department presently has 75%
Hurst hydraulic rescue equipment units;
2. The hydraulic rescue equipment is not interchangeable;
one type of equipment will allow for greater
coordination of life safety equipment;
3. This action will minimize the inventory of repair parts
which would have to be maintained for the service of
said rescue equipment;
4. Labor costs for maintenance and service of a standard
type of equipment will be less than are required to
service different types of rescue equipment;
5. Present Hurst rescue equipment has been satisfactory for
the uses of the Ithaca Fire Department;
6. Standardization provides the need for only one service
contract for its entire hydraulic rescue equipment;
7. Some of the other brand rescue tools are currently out
of service and costly to repair; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 103, subdivision 5 of the
General Municipal Law of the State of New York, this Common
Council hereby authorizes the standardization of Hurst hydraulic
rescue equipment as the type of equipment to be used and purchased
by the City of Ithaca Fire Department during the years 1997 -
1998.
Carried Unanimously
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19.5 Fire Department - Request Approval to Amend Capital Project
Bond Resolution for Purchase of Equipment
By Alderperson Marcham : Seconded by Alderperson Gray
WHEREAS, as part of the 1997 Budget, Common Council approved a
Capital Project in the amount of $48,000 to purchase
defibrillation equipment for the Ithaca Fire Department, and
WHEREAS, the bids came in much lower than anticipated, leaving a
$20,587 balance in the project, and
WHEREAS, the department has recommended that $15,112the
opportunity to purchase Hurst hydraulic rescue equipment at a cost
of $15,112 which will allow the department to improve equipment
coordination, lower repair and service costs, and purchase the
equipment that best fits the department's needs; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby approves the amendment to the
bond resolution for the purchase of defibrillation equipment and
redirects the remaining balance in Capital Project #338 to be used
for the purchase of hydraulic rescue equipment in the amount of
$15,112, and be it further
RESOLVED, That said equipment should be purchased from within the
existing Capital Project #338 authorization.
Amending Resolution
By Alderperson Efroymson : Seconded by Alderperson Shenk
RESOLVED, That the first two Whereas clauses be deleted from the
resolution, and the third Whereas clause be amended to read as
follows:
“WHEREAS, the Fire Department has the opportunity to purchase
Hurst hydraulic rescue equipment at a cost of $15,112 which will
allow the department to improve equipment coordination, lower
repair and service costs, and purchase the equipment that best
fits the department’s needs; now, therefore, be it”
Carried Unanimously
Main Motion as Amended
A vote on the Main Motion as Amended resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
19.6 Managerial Salary Procedures – Discussion - Executive
Session
By Alderperson Marcham : Seconded by Alderperson Hanna
RESOLVED, That Common Council adjourn into Executive Session to
discuss Managerial Salary Requests and Procedures.
Carried Unanimously
Reconvene:
Common Council reconvened into regular session with no formal
action taken.
NEW BUSINESS:
Bicycle Advisory Council
By Alderperson Efroymson : Seconded by Alderperson Gray
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RESOLVED, That Common Council transfer $240 from the Common
Council Legislative Account to purchase bicycle bumper stickers
for cars that say, “Share the Road”.
Alderperson Blumenthal stated that this item has not been
approved by the Bicycle Advisory Council.
Extensive discussion followed regarding the bumper stickers and
the lack of a full membership on the Bicycle Advisory Council.
Motion To Table
By Alderperson Vaughan : Seconded by Alderperson Marcham
RESOLVED, That this item be tabled until the Special Common
Council Meeting on December 17, 1997.
Ayes (5) Shenk, Sams, Blumenthal, Vaughan, Gray,
Nays (5) Hanna, Marcham, Efroymson, Thorpe,
Mackesey
Mayor Cohen voted Aye breaking the tie.
Carried
Community Issues:
Alderperson Sams informed Council that the December Community
Issues Meeting has been cancelled. The next Community Issues
Meeting will be in January.
Water Study:
Mayor Cohen announced that a meeting scheduled for December 18,
1997 to meet with representatives from Bolton Point and Cornell
University to discuss the water study.
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.
________________________ _______________________
Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Alan J. Cohen,
City Clerk Mayor