HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-CC-2009-02-11COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Special Meeting 6:15 p.m. February 11, 2009
PRESENT:
Mayor Peterson
Alderpersons (8) Coles, Dotson, Rosario, Clairborne, Tomlan, Zumoff, Schuler,
Myrick
Board of Public Works Commissioners (5) Schlather, Tripp, Jenkins, Brock, Wykstra
OTHERS PRESENT:
City Attorney – Hoffman
City Controller – Thayer
Deputy City Controller - Andrew
Community Development Director – Bohn
Economic Development Director - DeSarno
Superintendent of Public Works – Gray
Assistant Superintendent of Streets and Facilities - Ferrel
Assistant Superintendent of Water and Sewer – Whitney
DAC Liaison – Roberts
Information Management Specialist - Myers
EXCUSED:
Alderpersons Cogan and Korherr
1. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Peterson led all present in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
2. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS:
2.1 Economic Stimulus Package/Possible Resolution
Mayor Peterson explained that she wanted the Board of Public Works and Common
Council to meet together to discuss proposed projects for inclusion on the City’s list of
projects for the economic stimulus package. She stated that the City needs to submit a
list by Friday, February 13, 2009 to at least the Governor and State officials. She further
explained that Tompkins County had asked for all municipalities to submit their lists to
them by February 9th so they could compile a complete list for submission to the State,
and the City was unable to do that. She explained that projects should be separated into
categories of 30 day, 90 day, 120 day, and 24 month start dates. There were several
lists of projects distributed from various departments that were reviewed and discussed.
She stated that the goal is to create one master list with the project, a one line narrative,
start date, and estimated cost. Extensive discussion followed on the floor regarding how
to categorize projects, whether they should be grouped as to how soon they could be
started, how to prioritize them, and how the funding would be distributed. Some projects
discussed included: work on the existing water plant, transportation improvement
projects, mill and pave projects, Cayuga Waterfront Trail phases, green projects, energy
efficiency projects, GIAC renovations including rehab of teen center and kiddie pool, the
headstart program, youth employment programs, after school care programs,
recommendations from the MLK Committee for the Freedom Walkway, non-
infrastructure work program assistance projects that would utilize the talents of the
underemployed population that would benefit the community such as sidewalk projects
throughout the city, and would also put money back into community by those able to be
employed, ADA accessibility projects, bridge projects, and housing projects.
Mayor Peterson stated that she would be working with staff on Friday to put a list
together that could be submitted for inclusion with the proposed economic stimulus
package.
3. ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
______________________________ _______________________________
Sarah L. Myers Carolyn K. Peterson,
Acting City Clerk Mayor