HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2004-10-06COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 7:00 p.m. October 6, 2004
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Alderpersons (8) Coles, Mackesey, Whitmore, Tomlan, Taylor,
Townsend, Cogan, Korherr
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Clerk – Conley Holcomb
City Attorney – Luster
City Controller – Thayer
Planning and Development Director – Van Cort
Superintendent of Public Works – Gray
Human Resources Director – Michell-Nunn
Assistant City Attorney – Dunn
Police Chief – Signer
City Chamberlain – Parsons
EXCUSED:
Alderpersons: Berry, Zumoff
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Peterson led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
ADDITIONS TO OR DELETIONS FROM THE AGENDA:
City Administration Committee:
Alderperson Coles requested that Item 8.1 – Human Resources – Establishment of
Standard Workday as Required by New York State Retirement System - Resolution be
removed from the Consent Agenda and that a Substitute Resolution be considered as
Item 9.4 on the City Administration Committee Agenda.
No Council member objected.
PROCLAMATIONS/AWARDS:
Mayor Peterson presented City Historian Jane Marsh Dieckmann with the Edmund J.
Winslow Local Government Historian’s Award of Excellence. This award was bestowed
upon Ms. Dieckmann by the Association of Public Historians of New York State in
recognition of her standard of excellence in one or more public history projects or
publications.
Mayor Peterson proclaimed the month of October, 2004 as Breast Cancer Awareness
Month.
Mayor Peterson proclaimed the week of October 11 – 15, 2004 as Make-a-Wish
Foundation Volunteer Recognition Week.
SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
City Clerk Conley Holcomb read the following notice into the record:
“The City of Ithaca is required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) to annually report on its progress in implementing its Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. The annual report, known as the
Performance Assessment Report (PAR), is available for public comment. The City has
prepared a PAR for its CDBG funded programs of 1998 and 1999. These reports
outline the activities funded by each grant and measure their respective performances.
(CDBG activities funded after 1999 are subject to different reporting schedules and
requirements).
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Copies of the PAR will be available for review from October 22 to October 29, 2004 in
the City’s Community Development Office, Third Floor, City Hall, 108 East Green Street,
Ithaca, New York. Citizens should comment in writing to the address above before
Noon on October 29, 2004. These comments will be forwarded to HUD.”
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
First District Tompkins County Legislator Barbara Blanchard reported to Council on the
following issues:
The Emergency Response Center was formally dedicated this afternoon with a wing of
the building being named after former Emergency Management Coordinator Jack Miller.
The city and county dispatchers are awaiting the complete transfer to the new system.
Tompkins County has realized 30% fewer property foreclosures than last year. There
are 5 properties in the city scheduled for foreclosure and that information will be shared
with Common Council members.
Tompkins County has appointed an Air Service Task Force that is in the process of
developing alternatives in case of a full withdrawal of US Airways.
The County is half-way through their budget process. It currently looks as though they
will have a 3% tax levy and a 7% decrease in the property tax rate. A public hearing is
scheduled for November 11, 2004 and the final vote on the budget will be taken on
November 18, 2004.
Legislator Blanchard explained the history of the Municipal Electric & Gas Alliance. She
explained that in addition to Tompkins and Tioga Counties, four other counties have
joined the partnership and a not-for-profit organization has been established. Mr. Stuart
Stein is acting as the part-time Director of the Alliance. The city has saved
approximately $78,000 since May, 2001 as a result of its participation in the Alliance.
The city is also eligible to participate in the “High Load” program that could result in an
additional annual savings of $2,600.
PETITIONS AND HEARINGS OF PERSONS BEFORE COUNCIL:
The following people addressed Common Council:
Richard Livingston, Town of Ithaca – concerns about the lack of protection after a bias-
related crime; request for a public update on the investigation of the “Jungle” incident;
request for participation in a boycott for equality on October 8, 2004.
Joel Harlan, Town of Newfield – economic development in Southwest area of the city;
Collegetown concerns
Michele Gonzalez, Town of Ithaca – thanked the city and Mayor Peterson for
participating in the Ithaca High School S.P.I.R.I.T Retreat this week.
The following people addressed Common Council regarding safety concerns and lack of
information regarding the “Collegetown Creeper” case. They requested that the city and
Cornell University issue a joint statement detailing how they are working to make
Collegetown safe.
Esther Dickinson, City of Ithaca
Bethany Sweeney, Town of Ulysses
Pradeep Giri, City of Ithaca
Erica Kagan, City of Ithaca
PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR – COMMON COUNCIL AND THE MAYOR:
Mayor Peterson thanked the students of Ithaca High School for their hard work on the
S.P.I.R.I.T initiative and stated that she would like to implement a similar program in the
City of Ithaca.
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Mayor Peterson further thanked the Cornell University students for voicing their
concerns regarding safety in the Collegetown neighborhood. She stated that the city is
working in many ways with the Ithaca Police Department, Cornell University and victims
of the incidents to implement strategies. Most of these plans cannot be stated publicly
as it would impede the ongoing investigation of the incidents. She stated that the Ithaca
Police Department can help students learn how to secure their housing area, and the
city would be working with landlords regarding the condition of apartments. Mayor
Peterson further stated that the city would be happy to work with students on these
issues.
Alderperson Mackesey thanked the students for voicing their concerns and stated that
the city would continue to work on these issues. She urged students to lock their doors
and windows at night, and to notify the city if their apartments are not equipped with
locks.
Alderperson Taylor thanked the speakers for their efforts to organize the rally and to
address Common Council regarding their concerns. He stated that he and
Alderpersons Townsend, Tomlan and Zumoff met with the Police Chief, Deputy Police
Chief and Police Officers and wanted to assure the public that the Police Department is
taking the prowling incidents extremely seriously. He urged the city to release
information to the public about the actions that are being taken without jeopardizing the
investigations.
Alderperson Korherr applauded the efforts of the students to raise awareness of the
safety issues in the Collegetown area. She stated that student safety is a top priority for
the city, and urged all victims of crimes to take advantage of the resources available to
them and call 911 immediately.
Alderperson Coles thanked the students for voicing their concerns. She stated that the
prowling incidents are a blatant form of sexism and she is proud to live in a community
where people speak out.
Alderperson Townsend thanked the students for attending the meeting and taking the
time to voice their concerns. He encouraged them to lock their doors and windows, be
mindful of their surroundings, and report everything.
Alderperson Tomlan thanked the students and stated that she understood their
concerns as a resident in their neighborhood, and noted the recent presence of a
daytime intruder. She urged the students to watch out for and take care of their friends.
Mayor Peterson further reported that the “Jungle” incident is part of an on-going
investigation being conducted by the New York State Police and that she could not
comment further on the incident.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS:
City Administration Committee:
8.2 Human Resources – Request to Amend 2004 Budget for NYS Grant
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Korherr
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca applied for and received a New York State Hazard
Abatement Board Occupational Safety and Health Training and Education Program
Grant in the amount of $32,275, and
WHEREAS, the grant will allow various City departments to be trained in hazard
awareness, recognition and control with the overall objective of reducing the number
and associated costs of occupationally-related injuries and illnesses to City employees,
and
WHEREAS, the grant funds will be used to hire a training contractor and offset some
City staff salary costs, and
WHEREAS, the grant period is August 1, 2004 – September 30, 2005 with any unused
funds from 2004 to be encumbered to 2005; now, therefore, be it
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RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby accepts the grant funds from New York
State and amends the 2004 Budget as follows:
Increase Revenue Account:
A1430-3489 State Aid Other Health $32,275
Increase Appropriation Accounts:
A1430-5110 Staff Salaries $ 3,400
A1430-5435 Contracts 28,875
Carried Unanimously
8.3 City Clerk – Request to Amend 2004 Budget for New York State Grants
By Alderperson Cogan: Seconded by Alderperson Korherr
WHEREAS, the City Clerk’s Office has received two (2) Records Management Grants
from the New York State Department of Education, Local Government Records
Improvement Fund, in the amount of $18,001 and $11,779 for the period of July 1, 2004
to June 30, 2005, and
WHEREAS, the purpose of these grants is to microfilm city payroll records, and to
consolidate and automate city cemetery records; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 2004 budget be amended to reflect the acceptance of the 2004-
2005 Records Management Grants as follows:
Increase Revenue Account:
A3060 State Aid Records Management $29,780
Increase Appropriation Accounts:
A1460-5110 Staff $ 5,140
A1460-5425 Office Supplies 9,139
A1460-5430 Professional Services 15,501
Carried Unanimously
9. CITY ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE:
9.1 Human Resources – Transfer of Funds for Payment of Flu Shots
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Mackesey
WHEREAS, Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca (the Medical Center) has developed a
program of services in occupational health, educational consult, injury prevention, and
rehabilitation therapy aimed to improve quality of employee health and to improve
workplace safety, and
WHEREAS, the Medical Center has offered to provide Flu Shot Clinics in City facilities
to meet our occupational health needs at a low rate of $12.00 per employee, and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that assisting employees in obtaining
a flu shot, for the 2004 season, will be beneficial to employees and the work
environment, and
WHEREAS, the City has reserved 100 vaccinations from the Medical Center; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby authorizes the payment of up to $12.00 for
City employees, not covered under another agreement, to receive or be reimbursed for
the shots received in the clinics available at City facilities or through another provider,
and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the payment is contingent upon the signing of a Memorandum of
Understanding with the appropriate Collective Bargaining Unit, and be it further
RESOLVED, Funds in the amount not to exceed $3,500 shall be transferred from
account A1990 Unrestricted Contingency to account A1430-5430 Human Resources
Fees to fund said vaccinations for 2004.
Discussion followed on the floor regarding the recent news regarding a national
shortage of the flu vaccine. Human Resources Director Michell-Nunn explained that
she has a call into Cayuga Medical Center to determine if the shortage will have an
impact on the vaccinations reserved for the city.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as following:
Carried Unanimously
9.2 Planning Department – Request to Amend Personnel Roster
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Tomlan
WHEREAS, the Planning Department Staff have concluded that the department could
operate more efficiently with a Deputy Director of Economic Development position
instead of a Director of Economic Development position; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Common Council hereby amends the Authorized Personnel Roster
of the Planning Department as follows:
Delete: One (1) Director of Economic Development (40 hrs.)
Add: One Deputy Director of Economic Development (40 hrs.)
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the position of Deputy Director of Economic Development be
assigned to the current benefit and compensation for managerial personnel not covered
by a bargaining unit.
Carried Unanimously
9.3 City Chamberlain – Authorization of Redemption of Tax Foreclosure
Properties
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Korherr
WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca enforces taxes by foreclosure of its liens, pursuant to
New York State Real Property tax law, and
WHEREAS, there may be a period of time between the final redemption date according
to the foreclosure petition and the final judgment awarding the property to the city,
during which the property is owned by the taxpayer; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain is authorized to allow redemption of the
property between the final redemption date and the filing of the judgment papers upon
payment of the full amount of the taxes, penalties, fees, and interest as required by City
Charter and New York State Real Property Tax Law, plus $500 or 10% of the taxes,
whichever is greater, and be it further
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain shall not allow redemption after the final
judgment papers awarding title of the property to the City have been filed with the Court.
Carried Unanimously
9.4 Establishment of Standard Workday – Substitute Resolution
By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Cogan
WHEREAS, the New York State Retirement System requires that the standard workday
be established for all positions in City government for the purpose of determining
reportable days worked, and
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WHEREAS, the standard workday, for the purpose of retirement system credit, varies
by bargaining unit; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Common Council hereby establishes the following standard
workdays for the sole purpose of determining days worked reportable to the New York
State and Local Employees’ Retirement System:
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Eight (8) hour workday;
Forty (40) hour workweek
Account Clerk
Account Clerk-Typist
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant - Financial Management 1
Administrative Assistant to the Mayor
Administrative Secretary 1
Assistant Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator
Assistant Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Assistant City Electrician
Assistant Engineering Systems Manager
Building Inspector
Clerk
Code Enforcement Officer
Code Inspector
Community Service Officer
Customer Service Representative 1
Customer Service Representative Trainee
Data Entry Specialist
Data Processing Operator
Director of Laboratories
Electrical Inspector
Electrician
Engineering Aide
Engineering Systems Manager
Engineering Technician
Environmental Analyst
Environmental and Landscape Planner
Geographic Information System Database Programmer
Housing Inspector
Information Management Specialist
Instrumentation Electrician
Junior Engineer
Laboratory Technician
Legal Assistant
Office Manager 1
Parts and Supplies Manager
Permit Clerk
Plumbing Inspector
Police Dispatcher
Pretreatment Coordinator, Safety Officer and Operator
Principal Account Clerk 1
Receptionist
Recreation Assistant
Recreation Supervisor 1
Rental Housing Specialist
Senior Account Clerk
Senior Account Clerk-Typist
Senior Code Inspector
Senior Community Service Officer
Senior Plan Examiner
Senior Police Dispatcher
Senior Typist
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Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator
Storekeeper
Supervisor of Electrical Services
User Support Analyst
Utilities Systems Location Technician
Volunteer Coordinator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
Water Meter Technician
Water Quality Analyst
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Water Treatment Plant Operator
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
Youth Development Program Leader 1
Youth Development Program Leader (Outing) 1
Youth Program Coordinator
Youth Program Coordinator (Automotive)
Youth Worker
Zoning Officer
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Seven point five (7.5) hour
workday; Thirty-Seven Point Five (37.5) hour workweek
Assistant Fiscal Manager
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Seven (7) hour workday;
Thirty-Five (35) hour workweek
Account Clerk-Stenographer
Administrative Assistant – Financial Management 2
Administrative Secretary 2
Assistant Civil Engineer
Assistant Recreation Supervisor
Customer Service Representative 2
Economic Development Planner
Educational Instructor
Financial Clerk
Historic Preservation Planner
Human Resources Clerk
Office Manager 2
Payroll Coordinator
Plan Review Officer
Planner II
Planning Systems Manager
Principal Account Clerk 2
Recreation Assistant 2
Recreation Coordinator
Recreation Leader
Recreation Specialist
Recreation Specialist (Special Populations)
Recreation Supervisor 2
Recreation Supervisor (Special Populations)
Senior Environmental & Landscape Planner
Senior Stenographer
Senior Typist 2
Typist
Youth and Preteen Program Administrator
Youth Development Coordinator
Youth Development Program Leader 2
Youth Development Program Leader (Outing) 2
Youth Program Coordinator 1
Youth Program Coordinator (Automotive)
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Youth Worker
Zoning Officer
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Six (6) hour workday;
Thirty (30) hour workweek
Youth Program Coordinator 2
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Six point four (6.4) hour
workday; Thirty-Two (32) hour workweek
City Buyer
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Seven point four (7.4) hour
workday; Thirty-Seven (37) hour workweek
Recreation Assistant 4
Recreation Supervisor 3
CSEA Administrative Unit and Confidential Employees – Seven point two (7.2) hour
workday; Thirty-Six (36) hour workweek
Recreation Assistant 3
CSEA DPW Unit – Eight (8) hour workday; Forty (40) hour workweek
Assistant Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic
Automotive Mechanic
Automotive Mechanic Helper
Automotive Mechanic Supervisor
Bus Driver
Custodial Worker
Laborer
Maintainer
Maintenance Supervisor (Recreational Facilities)
Maintenance Worker
Meter Servicer
Motor Equipment Operator
Parking Lot Attendant
Senior Laborer
Senior Water Meter Servicer
Supervisor of Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems
Tree Trimmer
Truck Driver
Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Mechanic
Working Supervisor
Working Supervisor – Bridges
Working Supervisor - Sanitation
City Executive Association – Eight (8) hour workday; Forty (40) hour workweek
Assistant Building Systems Supervisor
Assistant City Engineer
Bridge Systems Engineer
Building Maintenance and Solid Waste Supervisor
Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator
City Forester
Civil Engineer
Director of Development
Environmental Engineer
Fiscal Manager
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Motor Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
Network Integration Specialist
Parks and Grounds Supervisor
Recreation Facilities Director
Senior Network Administrator
Supervisor of Streets
Supervisor of Water and Sewer Operations
Traffic Systems Engineer
Transit Services Supervisor
City Executive Association – Seven (7) hour workday; Thirty-Five (35) hour workweek
Fiscal Manager 2
Police Benevolent Association – Eight (8) hour workday; Forty (40) hour workweek
Police Captain
Police Lieutenant
Police Officer
Police Sergeant
Ithaca Paid Firefighters Association – Eight (8) hour workday; Forty (40) hour
workweek
Fire Alarm Superintendent
Firefighter
Fire Lieutenant
Chief Officers Unit – Eight (8) hour workday; Forty (40) hour workweek
Assistant Fire Chief
Managerial Employees – Seven (7) hour workday; Thirty-five (35) hour workweek
Deputy Director of Human Resources
Director of Planning and Development
Human Resources Associate
Managerial Employees – Eight (8) hour workday; Forty (40) hour workweek
Assistant City Attorney
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Streets and Facilities)
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works (Water and Sewer)
Associate Attorney
Building Commissioner
City Attorney
City Chamberlain
City Clerk
City Prosecutor
Controller
Deputy Building Commissioner
Deputy City Prosecutor
Deputy Controller
Deputy Director of Economic Development
Deputy Director of Planning and Development
Deputy Fire Chief
Deputy GIAC Director
Deputy Police Chief
Deputy Youth Bureau Director
Director of Economic Development
Director of Human Resources
Director of Informational Technology
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Employee Health and Safety Coordinator
Fire Chief
GIAC Director
Manager of Operations and Maintenance
Manager of Organizational Development
Police Chief
Superintendent of Public Works
Youth Bureau Director
Carried Unanimously
10. COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE:
10.1 Recreation Facilities/Recreation Partnership – Update
Alderperson Whitmore reported that the Tompkins County Budget Committee voted to
continue a financial contribution in the amount of $38,100 to the Recreation Partnership.
The committee further recommended that this funding be continued for future years.
Alderperson Whitmore further reported that several representatives from the city met
with the Ithaca Town Board to discuss funding for the recreation facilities. He stated
that historically the Town of Ithaca has contributed $112,000 per year for the
maintenance of Cass and Stewart Parks, but they have only allocated $50,000 for 2005.
The Town would like to continue working with a group from the city to discuss future
sponsorship of the recreation facilities.
Alderperson Korherr stated that 35% of the Town’s budget is allocated toward shared
services with the City of Ithaca including fire, water and sewer, and recreation services.
These contributions are based on formulas that are subject to negotiation.
Mayor Peterson reported that Alderperson Korherr is the new City Liaison to the Town
of Ithaca.
12. PLANNING, NEIGHBORHOODS & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE:
12.1 Acceptance of Sculpture - Resolution
By Alderperson Tomlan: Seconded by Alderperson Korherr
WHEREAS the Ithaca Downtown Partnership has raised funds to purchase a piece of
sculpture from the 2003 “Art in the Heart of the City” sculpture exhibition and donate it to
the City; and
WHEREAS the identified piece of art is entitled “Crested King Heron” by artist Doug
Makemson; and
WHEREAS this sculpture was installed and identified with a permanent plaque as part
of the 2003 sculpture exhibition; and
WHEREAS the acquisition and installation of outdoor public art represents an important
downtown goal for the Ithaca Downtown Partnership and the City of Ithaca; and
WHEREAS outdoor public art enlivens public spaces, enhances the pedestrian
experience and serves to beautify and uplift the downtown district; and
WHEREAS The City of the Ithaca Public Art Commission has formally recommended
acceptance of this donation of sculpture for display in downtown, now therefore be it
RESOLVED,
1. That the Common Council, on behalf of the City of Ithaca, does hereby accept the
donation of “Crested King Heron”, and
2. That this donation be formalized with a document between the City and the Ithaca
Downtown Partnership that summarizes the rights and obligations of the City, the
donor and the artist pertaining to the acceptance of donated art. This document will
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follow the language and terms utilized in prior sculpture donations approved by
Common Council.
Amending Resolution:
By Alderperson Tomlan: Seconded by Alderperson Korherr
RESOLVED, That the Resolved Clause be amended to read as follows:
“RESOLVED,
1. That the Common Council, on behalf of the City of Ithaca, does hereby accept the
donation of “Crested King Heron,” and thanks both the Ithaca Downtown Partnership for
purchasing and donating this work and the Tompkins County Strategic Tourism
Planning Board as the primary funding source through use of room tax monies, and
2. That this donation be formalized with a document between the City and the Ithaca
Downtown Partnership that summarizes the rights and obligations of the City, the donor
and the artist pertaining to the acceptance of donated art. This document will follow the
language and terms utilized in prior sculpture donations approved by Common Council.”
Carried Unanimously
Alderperson Whitmore voiced his concern regarding the recent theft of a piece of public
art on the Commons and an act of vandalism to one of the planet monuments.
Mayor Peterson urged anyone with any information about the stolen metal sculpture in
the shape of a snake to contact the Ithaca Police Department.
A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
13. REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES:
Alderperson Coles reported on the Critical Issues Roundtable that she recently attended
on hunger and food insecurity in Tompkins County. She reported that there are more
than 6,000 people and 1,055 families living below the national poverty level.
14. NEW BUSINESS:
Ithaca Reads
Mayor Peterson stated that she and City Attorney Luster have finished the “Ithaca
Reads” book The Trial, and she is ready to form a discussion group.
Budget Review Committee:
Mayor Peterson announced that she is officially naming a Budget Review Committee
that consists of all members of Common Council.
16. MAYOR’S APPOINTMENTS:
Pride of Ownership Committee Members – 2004:
Mayor Peterson announced that she has made the following appointments to the 2004
Pride of Ownership Committee:
City of Ithaca: Ithaca Rotary Club:
Susan Blumenthal Peggy Haine
John Barradas Jagat Sharma
Margaret Hobbie Scott Whitham
Resolution:
By Alderperson Whitmore: Seconded by Alderperson Townsend
Disability Advisory Council:
RESOLVED, That Susan Kerns Robinson be appointed to the Disability Advisory
Council to fill a vacancy with a term to expire on June 30, 2007, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Christen Bonacci be appointed to the Disability Advisory Council to
fill a vacancy with a term to expire on June 30, 2006, and, be it further
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RESOLVED, That F. Elizabeth Phelps be appointed to the Disability Advisory Council to
fill a vacancy with a term to expire on June 30, 2007, and, be it further
Public Art Commission:
RESOLVED, That Terry D. Plater be reappointed to the Public Art Commission with a
term to expire on June 30, 2007, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That Leslie Carrere be reappointed to the Public Art Commission with a
term to expire on June 30, 2007.
Carried Unanimously
17. REPORTS OF COMMON COUNCIL LIAISONS:
Parks Commission:
Alderperson Tomlan reported on the September 24, 2004 dedication of Conley Park
and the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Interpretive Trail. She noted that Conley
Park was named after former Mayor Edward J. Conley.
Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission:
Alderperson Mackesey reported that the ILPC denied a request from NYSEG to
demolish the Markels Flat Building on Court Street.
TCAT Board:
Alderperson Cogan reported that the search for a General Manager for TCAT is
underway. He reported that the candidate pool is very strong and the Search
Committee is reviewing several applications.
Access Oversight Committee:
Alderperson Cogan reported that the Access Oversight Committee has been meeting
regularly and minutes are on file in the City Clerk’s Office. The committee has been
discussing budgeting issues pertaining to financial shortages for the Public Access
Studio. The committee has been discussing the possible implementation of fees for use
of the Access Studio for people who do not live in municipalities covered by the
Franchise Agreement.
Board of Public Works:
Alderperson Coles reported that the Board of Public Works heard from merchants
regarding the proposed reduction of the 2-hour free parking program. Merchants stated
that the free parking is part of the downtown advertising campaign, and that they would
rather see higher fees for parking in the garage instead of the proposed 1-hour free
parking proposal.
REPORT OF CITY ATTORNEY:
City Attorney Luster reported that the Same Sex Marriage case would be heard in
Tompkins County Supreme Court in January, 2005 and the Red Bud Woods Case
would be heard in the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court in January, 2005.
21. MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETINGS:
21.1 Approval of September 1, 2004 Regular Common Council Meeting Minutes
and the September 22, 2004 and September 29, 2004 Special Common Council
Meeting Minutes
Resolution:
By Alderperson Korherr : Seconded by Alderperson Coles
RESOLVED, That the September 1, 2004 Regular Common Council Meeting Minutes,
and the September 22, 2004 and September 29, 2004 Special Common Council
Minutes be approved as published.
Carried Unanimously
ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Carolyn K. Peterson,
City Clerk Mayor