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Home My WebLink AboutMN-CC-2006-01-01COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 3:00 p.m. January 1, 2006 PRESENT: Mayor Peterson Alderpersons (5): Mackesey, Coles, Tomlan, Zumoff, Korherr, Cogan Alderpersons-Elect (3): Seger, Clairborne, Gelinas, Korherr, Tomlan EXCUSED: Alderpersons: Berry, Whitmore, Taylor, Townsend OTHERS PRESENT: City Clerk – Conley Holcomb City Attorney - Hoffman Asst. City Attorney – Dunn City Controller – Thayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Mayor Peterson led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS: 2.1 Dismissal of Outgoing Council Mayor Peterson congratulated Alderperson Mackesey on her recent election to the Tompkins County Legislature. She stated that she looks forward to seeing the good work that Ms. Mackesey will be doing on behalf of the City of Ithaca and the entire county. Alderpersons Coles, Korherr, Tomlan, Zumoff and Cogan spoke of the many assets that Alderperson Mackesey brought to Common Council and the city such as her generosity with time and knowledge, her dedication, passion, tenacity, and strong principles. They described how admirably she served her ward, and wished her luck in her new role with the County. Alderperson Mackesey stated that she was grateful for her time on Council and is excited about the new challenges ahead of her. She thanked her colleagues for their hard work, and the Mayor for her leadership. She further thanked the City employees for their continued support and hard work and productivity even as they transition through different administrations. She noted that by working together, a lot of good things were accomplished. She lastly thanked the citizens for their participation in local government and for their contributions to the wonderful spirit of the City of Ithaca. Alderperson Mackesey, as the only out-going member of Common Council present at the meeting, was duly dismissed. 2.2 Oath of Office – Alderpersons Elect Mayor Peterson called the newly elected and re-elected Alderpersons to the rostrum: Shane Seger - newly elected from the First Ward J.R. Clairborne - newly elected from the Second Ward Mary R. Tomlan - re-elected from the Third Ward David Gelinas - newly elected from the Fourth Ward Robin Holtham Korherr - re-elected from the Fifth Ward The newly elected and re-elected Alderpersons took the oath of office and were sworn into office by Mayor Carolyn K. Peterson. January 1, 2006 2 2.3 Oath of Office – City Attorney Mayor Peterson called newly appointed City Attorney Daniel Hoffman to the rostrum and administered the oath of office to him. 3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: 3.1 Finance/Controller – Designation of Official Newspaper - Resolution By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff RESOLVED, That, pursuant to Section C-113 of the City Charter, the Ithaca Journal be and is hereby designated as the official newspaper of the City of Ithaca for the year 2006. Carried Unanimously 3.2 Finance/Controller – Collateral to Secure Deposits - Resolution By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff RESOLVED, That the collateral deposited by the Tompkins Trust Company, Bank of America and M&T Bank as reported, be approved as to form and sufficiently. Carried Unanimously 3.3 Finance/Controller – Public Employee’s Blanket Bond - Resolution By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff RESOLVED, That, pursuant to Section 11 of the Public Officers Law, the following Bond, which is on file in the Office of the City Clerk, be, and is hereby approved in all respects for the year 2006. Faithful Performance Blanket $250,000 National Grange Bond Coverage Mutual Insurance Co. Carried Unanimously 3.4 Finance/Controller – Designation of Common Council Meetings By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff RESOLVED, That the regular meetings of the Common Council, for the year 2006 be held at 7:00 P.M., on the first Wednesday of each month, in the Common Council Chambers of City Hall, 108 East Green Street, Ithaca, New York, unless otherwise determined by Common Council. Carried Unanimously 3.5 Finance/Controller – Designation of Official Depositories By Alderperson Coles: Seconded by Alderperson Zumoff RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section C-34 of the City Charter, the Tompkins Trust Company, Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citizens Bank and the M & T Bank be, and they are, hereby designated as the official depositories of all City Funds for the year 2005 and are currently deposited as follows: TOMPKINS TRUST COMPANY ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER City of Ithaca Operating Fund 01-201-001004 Employees Group Insurance Deductions 08-201-001004 City of Ithaca Payroll Fund 04-201-001004 City of Ithaca-Wire Transfer Community Enterprise Opportunity 06-201-001004 City of Ithaca BID Assessments 06-201-001055 Employees N.Y.S. Withholding Tax 08-201-001004 Employees U.S. Savings Bonds 08-201-001004 N.Y.S. Police, Fire and Employees Retirement System 08-201-001004 Payroll Benefits - Flexible Spending 08-201-001004 IPAC Escrow 14-303-468203 BC BS Insurance - Health 08201001004 BC BS Insurance – Vision 08201001004 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Jt Account Operating 01-101-110103 January 1, 2006 3 BANK OF AMERICA ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER Firemen's Relief Fund 267-010001 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant – Phase III 267-365187 M & T BANK ACCOUNT NAME ACCOUNT NUMBER Department of Justice Grant 8890767380 Debt Service Fund 8890767398 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Plant Capital Reserve 8890767364 Ithaca Area Wastewater Treatment Capital Fund 8890767372 Parking Ticket Payment Account 8890767356 Trust Fund 8890767349 Capital Reserves 8890767331 Construction Fund 8890767315 Guaranty and Bid Deposits 8890767349 Health Facility Agreement 8890878349 Deposit on Water Meters 8890767349 Ithaca Fire Department Bunker Facilities 8890767349 Sale of Unclaimed Property 8890767349 Circle Greenway 8890767349 Conference on College and Community 8890767349 Center for Expressive Arts 8890767349 Peter DeWysocki Memorial Fund 8890767349 Cemetery Fund 8890767349 Commons Cultural Tourism 8890767349 Jack Kiely Scholarship Fund 8890767349 DeWitt Park Improvement Fund 8890767349 Centennial Art Work 8890767349 GIAC Youth Enterprise Fund 8890767349 FICA Overpayment Reimbursement 8890767349 Juvenile Firesetter's Program 8890767349 Capital Reserve Fund #4 - Bridges 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #11 - Parks and Recreation Areas 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #14 - Parking Areas 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #15 - Fire Engine Replacement 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #16 - Development of Water Sources 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #17 - Sewer Construction 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #17A – Mandatory Reserve for Sewer Plant Construction 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #20 - West Hill Water and Sewer Replacement 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #22 - Bus Replacement 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #23 - Public Works Equipment 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #24 - Energy Conservation 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #25 - Capital Improvements 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #26 - Land Acquisition 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #27 - DPW Consolidation 8890767331 Capital Reserve Fund #28 – Mandatory Debt Reserve 8890767331 ECHO 8890767349 Six Mile Creek Natural Area 8890767349 Thermal Imaging Unit 8890767349 Fire Department 175 Anniversary 8890767349 Rick Gray Memorial 8890767349 Stewart Park Carousel Fund 8890767349 Rt. 13 Plaza Light 8890767349 Northside Neighborhood Cleanup 8890767349 January 1, 2006 4 1896 Steamer Public Display Fund 8860767349 Moore Memorial 8890767349 Stewart Park Landscaping 8890767349 Wood Street Benches 8890767349 Child Safety Seats 8890767349 Carried Unanimously 4. NEW BUSINESS: 4.1 City Attorney – Amendment to Personnel Roster - Resolution By Alderperson Korherr: Seconded by Alderperson Cogan WHEREAS, Mayor Carolyn Peterson has appointed Daniel Hoffman as the City Attorney, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney position is an at will position and, therefore, does not require Common Council approval, and WHEREAS, the City Attorney position is currently a full-time position and Mr. Hoffman desires to work on a part-time basis, now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the City Attorney position be reduced to 80% time at a pro-rated salary of $61,274 for 2006 and, be it further RESOLVED, That upon his appointment, Mr. Hoffman shall be credited with a one-time allocation of sixty-four (64) hours of annual leave, and, be it further RESOLVED, That Mr. Hoffman will earn annual leave at eight (8) hours each month, and, be it further RESOLVED, That for all other fringe benefits, he will follow the current benefit package approved for managerial staff, and, be it further RESOLVED, That employment begins January 1, 2006. Alderperson Zumoff requested that the City Attorney’s and City Controller’s Offices document costs related to the hiring of additional legal counsel to cover the remaining 20% of the position. Mayor Peterson clarified that the previous City Attorney worked on a part-time basis as well. A vote on the Resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously ADJOURNMENT: On a motion the meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m. ______________________________ _______________________________ Julie Conley Holcomb, CMC Carolyn K. Peterson, City Clerk Mayor