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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1961BOARD OF PUBLIC ",'ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 11, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Aldermen - Murphy, Baldini Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Rich Engineer - Cass Asst. Engr. - Melchen Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean MINUTES: The minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved. Mayor Smith noted that this was the first regular meeting of the Board for 1961 and welcomed J.J. Clynes, Jr, to membership. He then announced his appointment of the standing committees of the Board for 1961 as follows: WATER & �EWER Conley Yengo Pickering HIGIWAYS, GARBAGE & STREET LIGHTING Pickering Conley Egan Clynes Reulein Conley Yengo Clynes Pickering FINANCE & ACCOUNTS Egan Reulein Clynes CAPITAL IM'.QV-fi. `FAITS, PARKING ,& TRAFFIC Reulein Yengo Egan VICE CHARINSAN: Comm. Conley nominated Comm. F.W. Egan as Vice Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year, There were no other nominations. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the nominations be closed and the Clerk instructed to cast one ballot for Comm. Egan. Carried. This was done and the hayor declared Comm. Egan duly elected as Vice Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. CAST!RCN PIPE ASA HO i GS & CQVERS, WATER METERS: The follcmring bads were received, opened and read by the Clerk: CAST IRON PIFE 4„ 611 8,f R.D. ?good Company $1 337 2.05 2.93 Per ft. Shahmoon Industries Inc, 1.34 2.00 2.85 per ft. U.S. Pipe & Foundry Corp, 1.36 2-03 2.895 per ft. MANHOLE RINGS & COVERS Quantity Unit Price Total Bid Terms ?#ashingtVn-Fillmore IV-M 60 sets $35.90 $2,154.00 10,n/30 `°lalton-East Branch Foundry Corp, 60 sets 37.10 2,226.00 n/30 Campbell Foundry 60 sets 42.00 2:520.00 n/30 Affilitated Industries, Inc. 60 sets 48.00 2,880.00 2/10,n/30 Neenah Foundry Corp. Ithaca Std, 60 sets 63.00 3,780.00 Neenah Std. 60 sets 36.75 2,205.00 n/30 - 2 - January 11, 1961 WATER METES Type 5 /8x3 /4 3 /4x3 /4 1,' 111 it 211 Gamon Division F-lorthington Worthington Corp. Model "R" 28.16 41.26 60.59 113.31 170.30 William Herron �nlorthington-Garcon Distributor It 28.16 41.26 60.59 113.31 170.30 Neptune Meter Co. Trident 28.81 42.21 61.97 115.91 174.20 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on cast iron pipe, manhole rings & cover, and water meters be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. 1QTING TIlIE: Mayor Smith reported it had been suggested that the meeting date be changed from Wednesdays to Thursdays. Final action was withheld in deference to the absence of Comm. Reulein. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Board be held on Thursday, January 26, 1961 at 4:30 p.m. Carried. RENT OF VAULT AT CEYETPRY: Supt. Laverty recommended that a rental rate of $40.00 for use of the vault at City Cemetery be established with the understanding that such rental be applied to the interment fee if the final burial is made in the City Cemetery. ..,._3y Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. F.W. Egan RESOLVED, that a rental fee of $40.00 for use of the vault at the City Cemetery be and hereby is established as recommended by the Superintendent. Carried. BIDS - ECUIFMT: Superintendent Laverty presented and reviewed a list of antic- ipated equipment and other needs, all of which have been provided for in the tentative budget for 1961. He requested permission to advertise for bids on the items contained therein as needed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the following: Equipment 4 - Trucks 2 - Automobiles 1 - 5-Ton Roller 1 - Tractor Loader 1 - Tractor 1 - Air Compressor 1 - Salt Body (Scottie) 1 - 3-gang mower GEN ERAL FUATD Other Items Mosquito Control Concessions - Airport and Stewart Park Transit -mix concrete Road. Materials (Oil, tar, emulsion, crushed limestone and screened gravel) Rock. Salt Asphalt concrete Storm Sewer Pipe Paint Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the following: `dATFR& SE&R DEPAMEEM Equipment 4 - Trucks Small tractor with mower Floating dredge pipe Chlorinator for Sew. Treat. Dredge Sleeves and Clamps Rate Controller for Filter Other Items Rust Oleum Paint Brass and copper tubing Manhole blocks Pit. Pit. Carried. Mayor Smith advised that, in receiving permission to advertise for bids on the foregoing schedules of equipment and other items, the Superintendent had agreed to consider the findings of the Committee on Municipal Cooperation in respect to joint purchasing if a proposed system therefor is inaugrated. C�a -3- January 11, 1961 SEWER DISTRICTS - HQMNF.SS LA1"E, S HnLs Mr. Rich, Asst. to Supt. of Public Works, presented the following report as requested by the Board: Report on Sewer improvement necessary prior to accepting sewage from Sewer District; on South Hill and East Hill. As background information for this report, I submit the following chronology of sewer design and construction in the City of Ithaca. In 1894, Rudolph Herring was engaged as a consulting engineer to design a basic sewer system for the City of Ithaca. It is a tribute to Mr, Herring's design that the sewers he designed , are still in use for the most part, and are, as a matter of fact, the sewers that have more than reached their capacities and are now being replaced and/or supplemented. It became apparent, in the late 1930's and 1940's, that the trunk sewer systems in the City had reached their ultimate capacity. In September of 1944, Malcom Pirnie, a consulting engineer from New York, submitted a report recommending certain improvements and enlargements to the sewer system. In 1946, Greeley & Hansen, consulting engineers from Chicago, submitted a report on both water and sewer improvements they felt were necessary, together with a rate structure to implement the financing of these improvements. The study they made was financed in part by a Post -War Study Grant from the State. Greeley & Hansen's work resulted in detailed plans of the projects that they proposed and these plans were State approved for construction. Very few of Greeley & Hansen's recorrendations were ever completed. On March 19, 1957, Stearns & T4heler of Cazenovia , submitted a report that ' reviewed the findings of Pirnie, and Greeley & Hansen. In reviewing their reports, Stearns & 'aheler took into account the fact that the City sewer system might have to take care of the area contiguous to the City that we are now serving with water. As a result of Stearns & 11heler's study, certain improvements have been made to the sewer system. 1. A trunk sewer has been laid from the trunk sewer on Hancock Street along Fourth Street , Cascadilla Street, Plain south to Green Street east on Green Street to Aurora Street and south on S. Cayuga Street from Green Street to Spencer Street. 2. West Hill Interceptor sewer has been built from the corner of Meadow and Hancock Street, across the Inlet to the intersection at the foot of ?Test Hill. 3. The Sewage Treatment Plant is nearly 100% completed. Before any additional sewage from outside the City, from the South and East, can be taken care of, it will be necessary to build the E. State Street relief sewer and the South Hill intercepting sewer, in accordance with the 1946 basic design. There is money in the Budget this year (1961) to build the State Street relief sewer. After its completion, it would be possible to accept sewage from the Slaterville Road - Honness Lane area. It is anticipated that we will build the South Hill Intercepting sewer and replace part of the S. Aurora Street sewer next vear (1962). After the completion of these lines, it will be possible to accept more sewage from the area south of the City along the Danby and Coddington Roads. The writer would like to emphasize the fact that the construction of these sewers is necessary and urgently needed, regardless of whether any outside consumers are considered at all. By Corrm. Yengo: seconded by Com. Pickering RESOLVED, that Mr. Rich's report be received and referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. - 4 - January 11, 1961 SE',TAGE TREATMENT PLANT ESTIMATES: Engineer Cass presented the tenth estimate for general contract work completed by V.A. Bongiovanni, Inc,, on the sewage treatment plant for the month of December in the total amount of $1,219.50 plus an amount of $26,819.20 which represents 50% of all percentages retained to date, thereby making a total due the contractor of $28,038.70; which amount has been recommended for payment by Stearns & 14heler, consulting engineers. Engineer Cass also recommended its approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Conan. Yango RES4L1/iD, that the voucher in todey�s audit for M.A. Bongiovanni in the total amount of $28,038.70 be and hereby is approved for payment as recommended by the consulting engineers and City Engineer. Carried. He then presented the seventh and final estimate for electrical contract work completed by Lecce Construction Company in the total net amount of $1912.54 as prepared by Stearns & 'Jheler and he recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Lecce Construction Company in the amount of $1,912.54 be approved for payment as recommended by the Engineer. Carried. THURSTON AVENUE BRIDGE ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the sixth estimate for contract work completed on the Thurston Avenue Bridge by the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the total net amount of $49,593.37 and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the amount of $49,593.37 be approved for payment as recommended by the Engineer. Carried. Mr. Cass reported that the contractor started pouring concrete on the bridge deck today and, weather permitting, all concrete pouring may be completed in two days. He predicted that there is a possibility the bridge may be opened for limited traffic by the end of January. EARL DENMARK APPOD!TMF.NT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Earl Denmark as Sewage Treatment Plant Operator at the rate of $1.95 per hour, the minimum provided therefor in grade 18 of the Compensation Plan, be approved; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXFUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that water invoice #1882, in the amount of $107.76, dated December 28, 1960, and rendered to Gerald A. Hill for work done at 409 Eddy Street be expunged; and that a new invoice in a like amount be approved and ordered rendered to the John Leonardo Estate, 402-04 Eddy Street since the wrong address was given in the original work order. Carried. CHARLOS_W. SMITH___ SEWER SERVICE: Comm. Conley recommended that the request of Charlos W. Smith received at the last meeting for the City to assume a bill of $8.92 for repairs to his sewer service be approved since the stoppage was determined to be in that part of the sewer main for which the city is responsible. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a refund in the amount of $8.92 to Charlos W. Smith be approved. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that abstract of audited claims #1-1961, approved and audited by the Finance Committee, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. r � On motion the meeting was adjourned. 1 Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PTJBLTC 14ORKS PROCEEDINGS A.000UAITS RECETVARLE JANUARY 11, 1.961 r Cornell University $ 20.00 Cornell Residential Club 54.34 Penderson, Alton G. & Helen G. 8.94 Denman, Ralph H. & Mollie P. 9.27 City of Ithaca (General Fund) 28.67 City of Ithaca (General Fund) 5.66 LaSure Construction Co. 2.27 Sieverts, H. J. 1.5.00 Village of Cayuga Hats. 5,550.00 Tovm of Ithaca 6,975.00 McKinneys [dater District 75.00 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Sinclair Refining Co. 10.00 APPR(wED Bf FTMA-!,rE r elLITTT6;F, Q - �� O i; BOPRD OF FUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAC P , N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:3 0 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Aldermen - Baldini, Hart Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Rich City Engineer - Cass Asst. Engr. - Melchen Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. January 26, 1961 BIDS - MANHOLE RINGS & COVERS: The Clerk read a letter from Affiliated Foundries, Inc. advising that it had bid on a 7A480 Yanhole rather than #350 on which it was alleged that the apparent low bidder, on January llth, had submitted his bid. It was requested that the original bids be thrown out and that it be given an opor- tunity to bid on #350 at $32.00. Supt. Laverty advised that this is not true and that the bid will be awarded on the basis of the heavier type or 'IL480 manholes. The Clerk was directed to advise the complainant accordingly. BRIDGE INSPECTION: The Clerk read a letter from Leonard miscall offering his services to make an inspection of all bridges in the city for a flat fee of $120.00 per bridge. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for consideration and report. Carried. STVATART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: The Clerk reported that he had received the necessary insurance policies provided for in the agreement for the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1961 season which had been renewed with Yrs. Rita Bangs. He advised the Board that both he and the City Attorney recommend that the liability policy be increased from the present $20,000.00 - $40,000.00 limits to $100,000.00- $300,000.00. He noted that such action is deemed advisable in view of the fact that a recent survey completed by a special committee on insurance matters has recommended to the Council that all city liability policies be increased. Comm. Clynes expressed his opinion that this could be accomplished only if the con- cessionaire agrees to it voluntarily since she has complied with the reouiremeTrts of her present agreement. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to write to Mrs. Bangs, the con- cessionaire, requesting that she consent to such an increase and furnish a new policy accordingly. Carried. SEWAGE TREATP4ENT PLANT ESTIMATE: The Clerk read a letter from Stearns & Wheler, consulting engineers, reconanending that the final 10% payment which is due the Pittsburgh-DesMoines Steel Company on February 3, 1961, under contract No. 1 be withheld pending correction of mechanical equipment problems which have arisen. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Ccenm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the resolution dated December 14, 1960 approving the "Certificati*h of Completion" for contract ##1, Sewage Treatment Plant, be rescinded in accordancC with the Yecow nendation of the consulting engineers. Carried. 619, EST3hATE FOR ENGINEERING F-'F,S - THURSTON AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Cass pre- sented the sixth estimate of Modjeski & Masters for engineering services in connec- tion with construction of the Thurston Avenue Bridge in the total net amount of $1,377.00 and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Cormn. Clynes RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for riodjeski & Masters in the amount of $1,377.00 be approved for payment as recommended by the Engineer. Carried, Engineer Cass reported that he had been assured by the contractor that the bridge will be opened to traffic on February 1, 1961 with only a small amount of work to be done in the Spring and which will necessitate its being closed to vehicular traffic for a short time only. - 2 - January 26, 1961 IDS - C AS)T IRCiy FIPE , ANU 7 RINGS & COVERS, WATER I FTERS : B y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the low bid received in oach instance for cast iron pipe, manhole rings and covers, and water meters be accepted; and that contracts be awarded for the purchase of said materials and equipment in accordance -with the following schedule: CPST IRON PIPE: Shahmoon Industries, Inc. �A' $1.34 pr. ft. for 4", $2.00 for 6" and $2.85 for 8" pipe. i, f NHCLE RINGS & COVERS: Tig shington-Fillmore Iron I forks , Inc. Cq $35.90 each set, WATER PETERS: William Herron Co. C $28.16 for 5/8", $41_26 for 3/4", $60.59 for for 111, $113.31 for 1, " and $170. 30 for 2". Carried. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to purchase 1,800 feet of 6" cast iron pipe at a total cost of $3,600.00. Carried. ?E14 FILTERS: The Supt. presented an estimate for outfitting a filter at the Filtration Plant amounting to a total of $7,411.09 and recommended installation of two such filters from funds provided for in the 1961 budget.. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to install two filters at the Filtration Plant at an estimated cost of $7,411.09 each from funds in the 1961 budget. Carried. SE'4FR BM ISSUE - F. STATE STREET SEVER: The Superintendent advised that the Water & Sewer Division contemplated starting -work on a proposed E. State Street relief sewer as soon as weather starts to moderate in the spring and recommended that the Council be requested to provide for its financing. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to proceed with the necessary resolutions authorizing a bond issue to finance the cost of the proposed E.'State Street relief sewer. Carried. SOUTH HILL WATER TANK: The Superintendent recommended acquisition of land for site and necessary rights -of -way for a proposed new South Hill 'Water Tank and connecting lines thereto. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate for such land as necessary for site and rights -of -way for this purpose and which are described in the Crandall -Miller report. Carried. DRYDEN ROAD - WATER & SE 4FR SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to replace water and sewer services in the Dryden Road area which is to be repaved this year. Carried. BL HARD B. ELLIS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Richard B. Ellis as Automotive hechanic at the rate of $2.19 per hour, the minintm of grade 21 as provided for in the Compensation Plra n , be approved; and that the Civil S ery ice C Mmni s-ai Dri be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills included in audit abstract #2-1961 be and hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. 'NEXT N:=M: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on Thursday, February 9, 1961 at 4:30 P.M. Carried. In closing Mayor Smith inquired about Com. Reulein who has been confined to the hospital due to a serious operation. Comm. Pickering advised that he is now convalescing and expects to return home from the hospital within a few days. 0n motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF 111D1 Til l'--IK` •� G :1 viju.cfiY ., i 61. Cramer, Nathan & Mary K. Harris, Wanda Hollister, Robert & Matilda City of Ithaca City of Ithaca. City of Ithaca City of Ithaca City of Ithaca City of Ithaca Leonardo, John Est. Hull Plumbing & Heating Co. Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. Brener & Brovin Co., Inc. Morusty & Son Donohue -Halverson Jamieson -McKinney Cornell Untversity BY FDJA, CE CO �`I`P'TE F; $ 9.39 9.11. 9.11 50.00 2.00 74.46 103.17 220.07 58.09 107.76 131.00 88.50 30.00 42.00 17.00 11.00 4.92 r�n `3oard of Public Works Proceedings City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4:30 P.M. February 9, 1961 PRESENT: mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Tlorks - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean riINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS- Bids on several items including the Stewart Park merry-go-round concession, cast iron pipe, cement asbestos pipe, manhole blocks, dredge sleeves and clamps, dredge pipe and a filter rate controller were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: STEWART PARK PERRY -GO RCUiVD CQNCESSICN: Robt . L. Cochran $650.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the merry-go-round concession bid be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. RUST-OLEUM PAINT: PRRLIER GREEN THINNT-�R ,1769 fX60 7A745 7"L1282 1"1633 . Binghamton Ind. Supply Co. 7.20 7,20 7.40 8.40 5.00 per gal.. Welles Supply Co.. 7.20 7.20 7.40 8.40 - Both bidders offered a discount of 2/10; n/30. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. CAST IRON PIPE: - (400' of 18") U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. - $8.475 pr, ft. f.o.b. trucks = $3,390.00 or 8.285 pr. ft. f.o.b. cars = 3,314.00 R.D. Wood Company 8.42 pr. ft. f.o.b. trucks = 3,368.00 R.D. Wood Company offered a discount of 42/10; n/30. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on cast iron pipe be referred to the 14ater & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. CrrIENT ASBESTOS SE' -?ER PIPE: LeValley McLeod, Inc. Johns Manville Sales Corp. LeValley McLeod, Inc. Johns Manville Sales Corp. 20" 16" 12" 10" 811 - 3.36 1.92 1.49 1.17 5.26 3.35 1.92 1.49 1.17 8" Y's 10" 12" 4" caps 4" bends 6.93 8.81 10.58 1.00 3.68 6.88 9.02 11.03 1.12 1.65 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Conan. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on cement asbestos sewer pipe be referred to the ?"later & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. MANHOLE BLACKS: Barrel Blocks Batter Blocks Auburn Cement Products Co. .495 .545 Robinson & Carpenter -Inc. .4725 •5250 Ilse Auburn Cement Products Co. offer a discount of 2/10; n/30. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm.. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on manhole blocks be referred to the Water & Sewer Comm. for study and report. Carried. 2 - February P, 1961 ;DREDGE SLEEVES f -NTD CLAMPS: 60 Sleeves 250 Clamps Terms Binghamton Ind. Supply Co. - - - $1,062.50 n/30 Syracuse Supply Co. 1,815.00* **1,100.00 *2/10;n/30 **12/10 U.S. Rubber Co. 1,671.60 1,150.00 2/10 Haverstick & Co, Inc. 1,815.00 1,050.00 2/30 American Biltrite Rubber Co. 2,556.00 - - - n/30 Case Industrial Supply Co. _ .. _ 1,057.50 n/30 The Welles Supply Co. 1,992.00 1,105.00 2/10;n/30 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on dredge sleeves and clamps be referred to the ',later & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried.. 1)WDGE SLEEVES 1,000 Feet Naylor Pipe Company $2.06 pr. ft. in 20' lengths = $2,060.00 1.96 pr. ft. in 30' lengths = 1,960.00 Armco Drainage Prod. Co. 2,6295 pr. ft. in 20' lengths = 2,629.50 2.4922 pr. ft. in 30' lengths = 2,492.20 2.35" pr, ft. in 40' lengths = 2.354.50 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on dredge pipe be referred to the 'later & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. F TER_RAT7 CONTROLLER: B.I.F. Industries, Inc. A:odel RCE with Loss -of -Head Guage and Floor Stand $1,797.00 Same as above with alternate actuation of Loss -of -Head Guage 1,925.00 Simplex Valve & Meter Co. Simplex Type GOA Indicating Loss - of -Head Guage 1,768.00 By Comm.. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on a filter rate controller be referred to the water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. EAST SHORE 12RIVE Y ARZ A: The Clerk reported receipt of a copy of the legal advertisement published by Leonard B. Liberman making application for an under- water land grant on East Shore Drive in connection with his proposed construction of a marina, He also reported that a written complaint opposing the construction of this marina had been received by the Mayor and read at the last Council Meeting at which time it was referred to the Ithaca and Regional Planning Boards for joint consideration. The matter was left with the Mayor until a report thereon has been received from the Planning Board. DELIOUENT 14ATER BILLS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain request- ing authorization to place delinquent water and sewer bills on the 1961 Tax Roll for collection- 5--By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Chamberlain be authorized to place all delinquent water and/or sewer bills remaining unpaid as of December 31, 1960 on the 1961 Tax Roll for collection. Carried. t"S!. - AMRA STREET GAS SERVIQR• The Clerk read a letter from Failing's Plumbing Company requesting that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be given permission to enlarge the gas service at 313 S. Aurora Street to serve a new gas heating plant at that address. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee with power to act if necessary. Carried. YEETING DATES: The Superintendent recommended the establishment of meeting dates for the next three meetings of the Board on February 23rd., March 2nd, and Yarch 16th. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Corrim. Clynes RESOLVED, that in view of the fact no specific time has yet been established for the regular meetings of this Board, the next sucoeding three meetings shall be held at 4.:30 p.m. on February 23, March 2 and March 16 respectively. Carried. - 3 - February 9, 1961 ST';T°'ART PARK FOOD CONCESSICN INSURANCE: Attorney Johnson reported that he had contacted the insurance agent for the Stewart Park food concessionaire in re- garding to raising the limits of the liability insurance thereon as recommended at the last meeting and had been assured that a new policy will be forthcoming. SNOW REMOVAL: Supt. Laverty reported the cost of last week's snow removal had amounted to $9,800.00 with a lot of work remaining to be done. He stated that the 1961 tentative budget for this purpose had been exceeded already by $6,000� Mayor Smith reported receipt of several compliments on the good work done by the Department of Public tiTorks. FINAL_ESTIMATE FOR E!4GIWERING FEES - D RSTQj AVENUE 13RME: Engineer Cass presented the 7th. and final estimate of Modjeski & Masters for engineering services in connection with construction of the Thurston Avenue Bridge in the total net amount of $2,658.00. He advised that it included all percentages retained to date and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Modjeski & Masters in the total amount of $2,658.00 be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. THU RSTON AVENUE BRIDGE ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the 7th. estimate :n for contract work completed on the Thurston Avenue Brid e by the Binghamton -Bridge & Foundation Company in the total net amount of $25,316.55 and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Bing. Bridge & Found. Co. in the tot, net amount of $25,316.55 be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. CL 44UP ^FEK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the annual Spring clean-up week be scheduled for the week of May 8, 1961. Carried. CaRNELL STRUT UGHTS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED, that two 2,500 lumen street lights be installed on Cornell Street, between Mitchell Street and Valley Road, at an annual cost of $46.00 plus $10.40 circuit charge from funds provided in the 1961 tentative budget. Carried. STEAM CLEANER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to purchase a quick charge steam cleaner at an estimated cost of less than $1000.00 and which is to be paid for jointly by the General and Water & Sewer Departments. Carried. BIDS - FILTER BED SAND & GRAVn By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOL E, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase of sand and gravel to equip two new filter beds. Carried. PONTOONS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board indicates its interest in procuring 200 pontoons from Navy surplus provided that they shall be furnished at no cost to the City. Carried. .,F COURSE FEES: Comm. Clynes reported that the Buildings & Grounds Couffrittee had reviewed the operation of the Funici.pal Golf Course over the past five years and recommended certain increase in fees for the year 1961 in order to make it self supporting. He also reported that after a discussion with members of the Twilight League certain administration changes have been made whereby Louis Adesso, Golf Professional, will assume managership of the course, be responsible directly to the Superintendent and this Board, and thereby insure a direct line of administrative authority. Action was taken on the fees as follows: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the following fees for play at the Newman Municipal Golf Course far the year 1961 be and hereby are approved and adopted, to become effective immediately. Daily Play $1.50 s*leek-end and Holidays 2.00 Junior Season Membership (17 or under) 7.50 Single Season Membership 40.00 Family Season Membership (man -wife) 50.00 Unanimously Carried. - 4 - February 9, 1961 AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. C lynes RESOLVED, that the bins approved by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract ir`3-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. j Geo. A. Blean City Clerk C- Cad BOARD OF PUBLIC T IORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 P.M. February 23, 1961 Present: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Pickering, Conley, Yengo, Clynes Aldermen - Baldini, Hart Attorney - Johnsmn Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty Asst. tq Supt. mf Pub. Talks. - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean MINU_�T : Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS; Bids on materials and equipment including a tractor with mowing attachments trucks, chlorination equipment, filter sand and gravel, copper tubing and brass waterworks fittings were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: TRUCKS; (5 2-ton dump trucks) Bidder Make Body & Hoist Gross Trade -In T\Tet Bid William T. Pritchard Dodge Garwood 25,568.00 9666.75 15,901.25 Dodge Galion 25:343•00 9:666.75 15,676.25 Jack Townsend Chevrolet Chev. Garwood 18,735.00 3,000.00 15,735.00 Cayuga Motors Corp. Ford Galion 22,745.00 7,950.00 14,795.00 Longs Motor Sales G.N.C. Garwood 24,370.00 60080.00 18,290.00 Heil 24,666.35 6,080.o0 18,586.35 Marion-D 24,440.00 6,080.00 18,360.00 Ithaca Motors Intnl. Heil 25,354.50 7,181.25 18,173.25 Horseheads Trucks & Sales Diamond T 30,515.00 9,990.00 20,525.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the truck bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TRACTOR & ATTACHMENTS: Wood's Tractor Sales Ford $3 ,153. 87 Allen Tractor Inc. International 1,757.30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the tractor bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Comrni'tteP for study and report. Carried. CHLORINATION ECUIPMENT: Contract Price Wallace & Tiernan Co. 3 ,913.83 Fischer & Porter Co. 3,680.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on chlorination bP Committee for study and report. FILTER SAYD & GRAVEL: Holyoke Machine Co. Roberts Filter Yfg. Co. Paragon Swimming Pool Co, Inc. Alternate 2,192.83 2,003.00 referred to. the Water & Sewer Carried. Rail Delivery 6o1.50 685.00 Truck Delivery 905.37 862.09 2/10; n /30 1'-odern Swimming Pool Co, 894.75 902.8R rlanlay 14. Staley Co. 794.00 ',Ihitehead Brothers Co. 659.85 Jesse S. Y ories & Son Inc. 713.13 1,017.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on filter sand and gravel be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. - 2 - February 2q, 1961 COPPER TUjI� G 1200' of '" 1200' of 3/4" 1200' of 1" Total Irving D. Booth, Inc. 21.47 362.76 519.24 903.1a7 LeValley, McLeod, Inc. 21.00 355.20 508.80 885,00 Edward Joy Co. 23.89 403.92 578.16 1,005.97 Haverstick & Cc, Inc. 22.80 372.00 540.00 93LL.8C All bids except LeValley, Mc Leed included a discount of 2/10; n/30. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on copper tubing be referred to the T^rater & Sewer Committ6-c for study and report. Carried. 3RASS WATERWORKS F ITTIT'GS : Bids received included the following: 120 - Yueller H-15000 3 /4" Corp. Stops 40 - Mueller H-15000 1" Corp. Stops 15 - Mueller H-15175 3/4" C - I Curb Stops 6 - Mueller H-15175 1" C - I Curb Stops 50 - Mueller H-15200 3/4" C - C Curb Stops 15 - Mueller H-15200 1" C - C Curb Stops 25 - Mueller H-15425 2" Male Adapters Irving D. Bocth, Inc. $755.09 2/10; nh0 LeValley, MacLeod, Inc. 942.25 n/30 Edward Joy Co. 1,094.22 2110; n/30 Haverstick & Co, Inc. 986.09 2/10; n/30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bids on brass waterworks fittings be referred to the Water Sewer Committee for study and report. up. rr1 ed. MIY4ELLA KLINE WATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from Minwella Kline, 359 Elmira Road protesting a water bill in the amount of +282.48 for the period September 8, 1960 to February 1, 1961 as exhorbitant. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE STREET LIGHTS: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College re- questing the City to include the cost oTl six street lights from Valentine Place through its roadway to Quarry Street in the city's street lighting contract. Y,e College agreed to reimburse the city for the amount of this lighting servica. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. WESTBOURNE LANE: The Clerk read a letter received from Bruno A. Mazza, Jr., or behalf of S. � . Whitman, a client, requesting that the City undertake snow removal and repair of the street. It was noted that the street is only 25 feet wide 'qnd not a city street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to inform Yr. l\,,azza that since Tlestbourre Lane is not a city street the City cannot grant his renuest. Carried. BUILDING COMMISSIONER: The Clerk read a letter from Fire Co. #2 recuesting th t the space in the rear of ^'o. 2 Fire Station, which was given up for use by thn Building Commissioner on a temporary basis in 1956, be returned to the Fire Co. for use of its members. Mayor Smith advised that this renuest had beer en3ors by the Fire Commissioners, By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Pickering RESOLVED, that the, matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried.. POLICE PISTOL RAYGE: The Clerk read a letter from the Chief of Police in whicr. he presented the estimated cost of alteration and conversion of the basement of the ":;agles Building at 330 E. State Street to be used as an indoor pistol rang; for the Police Department, Total estimated cost including labor and materials ,Tr- quoted at $831.60. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Common Council for an additional appropri.aticw of $1,000.00 to renovate the basement of the Eagles Building for use as a pistol range by the Police Department. Carried, 1' 4 `. - 3 - February 23, 1961 j,'O',T R,giOVPL: The Clerk read a letter from John W. Hirshfeld, addressed to Mayor Smith, commending the Department of Public 'forks for an excellent job done on snow removal here in Ithaca this year. STE'ATART PARK BOAT DOCKS: The Clerk reported that he was receiving inouiri<;s daily regarding the continued use of boat docks at Stewart Park. Comm. Picker n< suggested that the rental fee be considered in relation to the fees established for the docks at the airport park marina. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report thereon at the next meeting of the Board. Carried. PARKER STREET: Attorney Johnson presented and reviewed a written report on the status of ownership of the upper level of Parker Street and stated it was his conclusion, along with that of the City Engineer, that Parker Street with a full 66 foot right-of-way which includes its "upper level" is a city street. He recommended that his report together with the findings of the City Engineer be filed and a copy thereof forwarded to Mrs. Elmer Blomgren and Mrs. Van Allen since these two persons appeared before the Board on October 26, 1960 to pro- test the action taken -to prohibit parking on the urger level of this street be- cause they felt, among other reasons, that it was not a city street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Attorney be approved, that the y.� report of the Pttorney together with the findings of the City Engineer in the matter of the ownership of Parker Street be ordered filed; and that a copy thereof be ordered sent to Mrs. Blomgren and Mrs. Van Allen. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT: Supt. Laverty presented and distributed copies of the annual report of the Department of Public Works for the year 1960. MEETING DATES: Action was taken to establish the regular meeting dates of the Board for 1961 as follows: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that, effective April 1, 1961, the regular meetings of the Board be held at 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd.. and 4th. Wednesdays of each month. Carried. BIDS - RATE, CONTROLLERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by the Simplex Valve & Dieter Co. for two rate controllers and loss of head guage in the total amount of $',_IZS6.00 be accepted and awarded. Carried. BIDS - CPST IRON PIPE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the low bid received from R.D. `,Tool Company on 1R" cast iron pipe U $8.42 per foot, by truck delivery, be accepted and awarded. Carried. }IDS - K: NHOLE BLOCKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVPD, that the low bid of Robinson & Carlxii�,er or3 concrt;te manhole blocks be accepted and awarded. Carried. :SIDS - CE1"-^'T ASBESTOS SE'•TEu PIPE: Comm. Conley recoinmr>nded acceptance of the bid received from Johns-Yanville Co. on cement asbestos sewer pipe. He reported that while another bidder is low on some of the fittings, the difference in rrice on new fittings we would have to buy in these sizes would not offset the '300.00 credit offered by Johns-Tianville for award of the entire bid. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RFSOIVED, that the bid received from Johns-Ynnville Co for cement asbestos y ..rr r pipe be accepted and awarded. Carried. %Tr„DA _NATION OF EPUIR,°FYT: Comm. Conley recommended the standardizatio„ of ��. following equipment: - Free -flow filters - manufactured by Filtration Equipment Co, Rochester, 1 - 5-ton tandem roller - manufactured by Buffalo --Springfield Roller Co. 1 - Big Scottie Salt Spreader - manufactured by Tarrant T'fg. Company l` - Darling valves - 4 sizes with appurtenances ,� _ S�=•ts of t �re� Bann mowers - '^lorthington - 4 - February 23, 1961 He advised that the free flow filters are the type recommended by the Enr�irn. rG and are adaptable to the previous construction at the Filtration Plant and there is only one manufacturer who makes them. The other equipment listed is standard types used by the City and if all are alike a minimum supply of repair parts can be kept on hand for maintenance purposes. By Comm.. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to authorize the st�ndard- ization of the foregoing list of equipment and to authorize the Board to adver`.F for bids thereon accordingly. AYES: 5 Carried. NPYS: 0 BIDS - DREDGE SLEEVES CLAYPS PIPE• By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the respective low bids received on the following items be accepted and awarded as follows: 80 dredge sleeve clamps - to Haverstick & Co, Inc. ` $4.20 each 20 dredge sleeves - to U.S. Rubber Company 9 $27.68 each 17-30 foot dredge pipe - to "Taylor Pipe Company ` $1.96 per ft. Carried. BIDS - RUST OLEUM PAIPT: Comm. Yengo reported that two identical bids on Rust Oleum paint had been received and that T�Telles Supply Company had beer. selected the successful bidder as provided by law. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by the Welles Supply Company on Rust Oleum paint be accepted and awarded, Carried. STFATART PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND COT`CESSION: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bid received frcm Robert L. Cochran in the amount of t650.00 for the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1961 season be accept,,- and awarded. Carried, - AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on abstract #4-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned, (f Geo. A. Blear City Clerk 61-./ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FEBRUARY 23, 1961 Nelson, Paul Stazi. Adorno & Wolanda City of Ithaca General Fund City of Ithaca Eagles Bldg. City of Ithaca Ganeral Fund Brewer & Brown Co., Inc. Donohue -Halverson, Inc. Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. Jamieson HcKinney Co.v Inc Piorusty & Son Failings Plumbing & Heating Co. Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. Furman, Deforest City of Ithaca- Spencer Rd Area #351 BY FINANCE�f C�O1,Z11TTTG $ 15.00 20.78 30.17 643.03 1,388.04 8.00 33.00 16o.00 62.00 41.00 27.00 8.00 1.00 3.703.82 TOARD OF FUDLIC ?'TORTES FROCi,EDIiTGS CITY OF ITHACA, !�.Y. Rerrular iTeeting 4:30 P.m. Present: Tiayor-Smith Commissioners - Egan, Ye_go, Aldermen - Daldini, hart Suet. of Pub. :Tks - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of rub. ?Tks. engineer - Cass Forester - Dal>er Controller - ?:Teinstein Clerk - Mean TTarch 2, 1961 PickerineD -, Conley, Clynes - Rich 1TIN1 '.Alzutes o_L tiie last regular i ee 4iag -;ere dulY annroved. S=:ULI A_7 nrM=T: The Clerh read a letter from Thaler c. Thaler, attorneys for iiorris 14. and Cecil B. Shulman, who otm ?roperty at 405 .Third Street offering to purchase a strip of city - owned Land about 174 feet in length and 20 feet in widt,a abutting their property. By Comm. Yen­o: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Dldrs. Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. EDU. If. PiELCI E T - LEAVE OF ABSEWC : Tne Supt. presented a request from Edward . I:elcl-en, Asst. Traffic Pn.gineer, requesting a leave - of absence for the ?period Iiarch 16 through June 30, 1961. ::e stated it met with his ap-roval as uell as that of the City E_,1gineer. By Corm. Yengo: seconder? by Comm. Pickerinn RESOLVED, that a leave -of -absence, trithout pay, from ilarch 16 to June 30, 1961 be granted to "di-mrd ilelche.n as reouested. Carried. SIDS - TRUC, ,S: 3y Comm. Pickerin-: seconded by Corm. Co_Zley RESOLVED, 'tha.t t'ae low bid submitted by Cayuga I`otors Sales Cor -p. , in the total net amount of „14,795.00, for five dump trucks be accepted and awarded. Carried. RICi:AIZD ROCIA"'TOOD Ey Comm. rickerin-: seconded by Comm. B.an RESOLVED, that t31e provisional appointment of Richard Rockwood as an automotive mechanic at the rate of `2.19 per hour, as pro- vided for in grade 21 of the Compensation Plan be approved; and that the civil service commission be requested., to hold the necesszxy examination for this position. Carried. BIDS - CRLORINATOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the lour bid submitted by Fischer 1 Porter for pur- chase of a chlorinator for the total sum of '.:2,003.00 (alternate bid) be accepted and awarded. Carried. SIDS - COPPE111 TUBING: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RBSOLf Dot the low bid oii copper tubing submitted by Lelfalley, iicLeod, Inc. in the total amount of ,:885.00 be acre}-)ted and awarded. Carried. BIDS - SAYD ( GRAVLL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Coyam. Pickering MOL 2D, that the ow bid on filter sand and gravel submitted bar the Holyoke I. -Lachine Company in the total amount of ;�601.50, rail delivery, be accepted and awarded. Carried. SIDS BRASS PI TIRES: Dy Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. EUfan M SOLVEMp that the lour bid on brass iraterworks fittings submitted by Irvin; D. Booth, Inc. in the total amount of ',755.09 be accepted and awarded. Carried. ITIF LLA I,LITTI; �TATER BILL: Comm. Conley reported that the 'rater '-.Sewer Committee recommended denial of the request received at the last meeting from i:invella Rline for a reduction in an alleged exhorbitant Crater bill. He stated that an investigation revealed that Mrs. Kline is the oi"mer of a trailer park and had some leaks in the distribution system of the park. The water passed through the meter serving the area and there is no precedent for reducing a grater bill under such circumstances. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering REESOLVBD, that the request received at the last meeting from � ."inwella Kline for a reduction in her ."rater bill be denied as recommended. Carried. - 2 - lurch 2, 1961 BIDS - TRACTOR & ATTACIDIEPTTS: Py Comm. Yengo : seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the lore bid on a tractor With attachments received from Allen Tractor Inc. in the total amount of ;�'1,757.30 be accepted and awarded. Carried. STB,,2-RT PARK - BOAT DOCK FEES: Comm. Yengo recommended that the present boat docks be allowed to remain at Stewart 'ark for tl.e 1961 season and tliat the rental fee for each boat slip be in- creased from r25.00 to 50.00 for the season. By Comm. Yenao: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that continued use of the boat docks at Stewart Park for the 1961 season be approved; and that the rental fee therefor be established at the rate of ;r50.00 per boat slip for the season. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. E.-an: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on abstract ,�5-1961 be approved for payment - and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. on motion t'Ze meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. B wn City Clerk ROARD Or PTTB1,TC I -KIRKS PROCTEEDUPOIS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAROM 2, ig6i Cornell University 1(7-,321.06 City of Ithaca 80.150 City of Ithaca 132.5Fk Cornell University 554.40 BOARD OF FUBLIC T^TORKS PROCTEDINGS CITY OF ITHPCA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 16, 1961 PRESENT: Vice -Chairman - Egan Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes aldermen - Baldini, Hart, Alo Attorney - Johnson Supt . of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. SEIrXR DISTRICT_- J.R. ROE: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, advising that J. Russel Roe of 908 Danby Road has asked for the formation of a sewer district to include his house and others which might want to be included in the district which could be served by the sewer line running from ?rational Cash Register Co. to the City of Ithaca, He recommended that Mr, Roe be granted permission to connect to the National Cash Register line pending the formation of a South Hill sewer district with the understanding that Mr. Roe's property will be included in any district which is formed to include properties on South Hill. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm.. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. DRYDEN ROAD-_ PAVING & T^TTDENING• The Clerk read a letter from residents and property owners of the 300 and 400 blocks of Dryden Road objecting to the city's plan for paving and widening Dryden Road during the 1961 construction season. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Highway Committee for consideration and report, Carried. !�,. SHORE DRIVE r.ARTNA: The Clerk reported that a remonstrance objecting to the grant of land under water reouested by Leonard Liberman on E. Shore Drive for construction of a proposed marina had been filed with the Mayor by adjacent residents and property owners. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Planning Board and Regional Planning Board be notified of the objections registered in this matter. Carried. BIDS - CONCESSION AT AIRPORT PARK: The following bid on a concession at the airport park was received, opened and read by the Clerk: John Saunders - $300.00 for the 1961 season. It was the only bid received. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Bldgs. & Grnds Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: A bid was received, opened and re--d for mosquito ­osa— trol for the 1961 season as follows: Sunrise Spraying Service v3,000.00. It was the only one received. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid on mosquito control for the 1961 season received from Sunrise Spraying Service be accepted., Carried, BIAS - ROLLER: The following bid on a 5 - 8 ton Buffalo -Springfield standard roller was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Gross Bid Trade -In Allowance Net Bid Syracuse Supply Co. $8,695.00 $1,000.00 $7,695,00 It was the only bid received. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a 5 - 8 ton Buffalo - Springfield standard roller be xrTarded to the Syracuse Supply Company at a total net cost of $7,695.00 Carried. -2- 11arch 16, 1961 BIDS - GAIG VOIAMRS: The following bid on two sets of Worthington gang mowers was received,.opened and read by the Clerk: Trade -In Gross Bid Allowance Net Bid Grass Cutting Equipment Co. $2,986.00 $220.00 $2,766.00 9 y Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with 2 sets of Worthington ,ang mowers be awarded to the Grass Cutting Equipment Co, at a total net cost of $2,766, oo. Carried. BIDS TRAC_ TOR: The following bids on an industrial type tractor with a front end' loader were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Trade -Ina Make Gross Bid Allowance Net Bid Newing Equipment Corp. Ford $5,107.21 $2,137.21 $2,970.00 Allen Tractor Service Int. Ithaca Farm Equip. Inc. Massey-Ferg Wood's Tractor & Implement Sales Ford Arsenault's Tractor Sales John Deere 4,577.92 1,679.92 2,898,00 4;70M0 1,46o.00 3,249.00 3,96o.00 1,262�00 2,698.00 4,96o.00 1,400.00 3,56o.00 7,030.50 1,700.00 5,330.50 Upon review of the bids by Mr. Rich, Mr. Cass and Attorney Johnson it was reported that the bid of Newing Equipment Corp. was the lowest which met all specifications. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a Ford industrial type tractor with a front end loader be awarded to NeUring Equipment Corp. at a total net cost of $2,970.00. Carried BIDS - FILTERS: The following bid for two "Free -Flo" filter bottoms was receiv opened and read by the Clerk: Filtration Equipment Corp. $1,995.20 It was the only bids received. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with two "Free -Flo" filter bottoms be awarded to the Filtration Equipment Corp at a total cost of $1,995.20. Carried,. BIDS - DARLING VALVES: The following bid on Darling Valves was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. $2,399 98 "_/10; n/30 It was the only bid received. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with Darling Valves be awarded to the Darling Valve Mfg. Co. at a total cost of $2,399.98• Carried. SE14ER BILL EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that invoice #1394 rendered to Cornell University in the amount of $19,321.06 be expunged; and that a new bill in place thereof in the amount of $19,369.29 be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BIDS - CHLORINATOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board's action of March 2, 1961 awarding the alternate bid for a chlorinator at a cost of $2,003.00 be rescinded; and that the award be made to the same low bidder, Fischer & Porter, for two chlorinators at a total cost of $3,680,00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that these chlorinators be paid for from the Water & Sewer Department current operating budget, account #364, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend the hater & Sewer budget by transferring the amount of $1,180.00 from budget account#307 to #364 to pay for the cost of the additional chlorinator, Carried. -3— March !6, 1961 14-A. BO'1IGIOVA11J: Comm. Conley presented for approval the following proposal received from F.A. Bongiovanni for additional eauipment at the sewage treatment nlant addition: 1. Furnish and install on Foxoboro Level Recorder Controller, necessary air p-Lping, regulators, relays, electrical connections to provide a wet level recording system and automatic controls for the four pumps. $1,110.00 2: A 22-volt, 3 phase 40HP across the line type started 372,00 $1,482.00 By Comm,. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the foregoing proposal submitted by I.A. Bongiovanni in the total amount of $1,482.00 be accepted and approved under contract #2, General Con- struction -Sewage Treatment Plant;, and that the cost thereof be paid from the Sewer Department current operating budget, account 4L364, and BF IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the T'later & Sewer budget by transferring the said amount of $1,482.00 from budget account #307 to #364. Carried. BUDGrT AFENDNiETIT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend the TJa ter & SeTaer budget by transferring the amount of $2,500.00 from account #307 to the Contingent Fund. Carried. TRAINING SCHCOL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that Raymond King and Fred ?*lard, automotive mechanics, be authorized to attend the school at the International Harvester Technical Training Center, Harrisburg, Pa. from April 3 to 7. 1961 at city expense. Carried. ROUTE #13 RELCCATION OF UTILITIES_ By Comm. Conley. seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign three copies of a "Letter of Intent" addressed to Yr,, Earle Towlson, District Engineer of N.Y.S. Dept. of Public 'Jorks, in reference to their replacement of water lines which may be disturbed in the construction of Route # 13, Ithaca to Etna section, and indicating that the work will be undertaken by the City which expects to be reimbursed by the State for the cost of relocating said water lines; on com- pletion thereof. Carried ITHACt COLLEGE STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Conn. Conley RESOLVED., that the request of Ithaca College for the City to include the cost of six street lights from Valentine Place through its roadway to Quarry Street in the city's street lighting contract, on a reimbursable basis, be denied since it has been determined that it is not legally possible for the city to contract in the manner requested by the College., Carried. YiJ . & C.B. SHUT -MAN RE(-UEST: Attorney Clynes reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee had investigated the request received from I'J'. & C.B. Shulman for the purchase of a strip of city-o-med land adjacent to their property located at 405 Third Street and upon reviewing it with the City Engineer realize that there is a restriction imposed therein but that if the restriction can be removes in the opinion of the City Attorney the Board should. recommend to the Council that the property be sold. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm, Pickering T-THEREA5, a request has been received from M.N.. & C.B. Shulman to purchase a small strip of city -owned land adjacent to their property at 405 Third Street, A1D >,HERE�S, it is the sense of this Board that this land is not needed for public purposes, NOT4 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that It authorize the sale at public auction of said property which is 50' x 90' adjacent to Adams Street and 20' x 841 westward; and that an appraisal of the land by realtor be obtained; that the appraisal be used as an upset price; that the purchases shal-, at his own expense, move the existing T,Tire fence or otherwise protect the Water Division .yard to the satisfaction of Psst. Supt., Rich; and on the condition that the area to be sold does not include the railroad siding serving the Water & SeTr3er Division property. Carried. AIRPORT PARK`ARINA RULES: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Rules & Regulations governing the Airport Park Marina, adopted by the Board on June 22, 1960, be and hereby are amended by deleting the following paragraph on page 3 therefrom! "No cooking shall be allowed aboard the boat Tahile berthed in the mooring area." Carried. - 4 - Yzrch 16, 1961 PARKING P�TFRS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley '-ME REAS, the city currently owns 1,225 Dual Parking Meters which are installed and in service on various city streets and municipal lots, and ',7HEREAS, a complete stock of spare parts and mechanisms is maintained for serv;cink_ these parking meters, and, 1HEREAS, funds are currently budgeted for the purchase of 102 parking meters in i961, and, `4HERTEAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the city for reasons of efficiency and economy to standardize on parking meters, therefore be it, 3.ESOLVD, that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution, pursuant to Sec. 103 of the General Municipal Law, indicating, that, for reasons of efficiency and economy, there is a need for standardization of parking meters - in the City of Ithaca and therefore authorize the Board of Public i,dorks to pur- chase, after public bidding 102 Dual parking meters for the City of Ithaca. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE *TE'NDIU;ENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Pickering RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 142, Article XIV of the Traffic Ordinance to read as follows: Sec, 142. Parking prohibited on narrow streets. (a) The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed 26 feet, or upon one side of a street as indicated by such signs when the width of the road- way does not exceed 32 feet. Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 182, Article XX, Schedule III of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets by adding thereto the following: North Geneva Street; Court Street to Cascadilla Street, crest side, North Plain Street; Court Street to Cascadilla Street, west side, Carried, AUDIT: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #7-1961 be approved and ordered raid; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. E. GREEN STR7T PARKING_ In view of the limited use being made of the parking of the parking meters on E. Green Street, Comm. Pickering recommended that they be removed for use elsewhere. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the removal of parking meters from E. Green Street, between Tioga and State Street, and return said portion of the street to its former status of no parking. Carried, CITY-OTigED PROPERTY: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm Pickering RESOLVED, that the Superint(�ndent be directed to compile a complete list of city owned property showing the use being made thereof and present it to this Board sc, that it may take action to have any property not -needed for municipal use sold at public auction and thus returned to a taxable status. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. XY_eo`'. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCE"DINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MARCH 16, 1961 City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer) $ 50.00 Lake Rd. Water District 738.84 Hetherington, A. & R. 1000 Cosentini, Joseph 1000 Triangle Shoe Co. 10.00 Barr, D. & J. (S.S.Kresge) 10,00 Wilcox, F.A. (Park Lane Shoe Co.) 10.00 Sigler, F. J. & B. C. 10.00 Krantz, W.E, & Pesoli, A.B. 10.00 Coop. G.L.F. Holding Corp. 10.00 Sturrock, G. F. 10.00 Herson, M. H. & H. 10.00 Visnyei, Dr. George 10.00 Hewitt, C.J. & L.F. (W.A. Gegg) 10.00 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm; 18.75 Rosen, Casper 68,52 Cornell University 10.39 Hardaway, R. & D. 15.60 Runiph, A. & F. 126.25 Petrillose, Paul 3.86 Thomas, Mrs. Amelia 9.6o Pi Lambda Phi Inc. 13.19 Kappa Sigma 8.74 Alpha Delta Phi 31,18 Leonardo, F. & A. 165,46 Armstrong, Mrs. Ellen 36.38 Sigler, F.J. & H. H. 84.47 Landon, S. W. & A. H. 10.39 City of Ithaca General Fund 10.56 City of Ithaca General Fund 24.00 City of Ithaca General Fund 102`,fi3 Jamieson-Mckinney Co.,Inc. 15.50 Albanese Plbg. & Heating Co. 39'00 Donohue -Halverson 15.00 Furman, Deforest 13.00 North-East ',.Vater District 19072 Cornell University 19,369:29 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC V:'ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 30, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich City Engineer - Cass City Forester - Baker City Clerk - Blean SPECIAL ORDER: Mayor Smith announced that this special meeting had been called for the following purposes: 1. To receive bids on the purchase of a used dump trailer, 2. To award the Airport Park Marina Concession. 3. To authorize an appraisal of the city -owned house and lot on Slaterville Road. 4. Audit of bills, On the unanimous consent of those present it was agreed to consider the following: =M 1. Granting an extension of time to residents of Lincoln Street for paying their service charges. 2. Request the Stewart Park Commission for funds for permanent improvements at the Municipal Golf Course. BIp,C, - JjSF j 1MP TRAILER- The following bid on furnishing the City with a used dump trailer was received, opened and read by the Clerk: R IIMER Charles Collins & Sons - 1 - 1952 Freuhauf Dump Trailer - $1,800.00. It was the only bid received, and Comm. Conley recommended its acceptance, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bid on a used dump trailer be accepted and that the contract therefor be awarded to Charles Collins & Sons at a total net cost to the City of $1,800.00 in accordance with the terms of the bid. Carried, tTNt'OiN_ STREET ^5FRV.I . .HARG S: Due to the amounts involved, it was recommended by Comm. Conley that the time for paying for service repairs on Lincoln Street be extended for one year. He stated that unless action is taken the City Chamberlain will be required to in- clude all unpaid bills on the 1961 tax roll for collection. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the time for payment of service charges on Lincoln Street be and hereby is extended for one year. Carried CTTy-N D HCIISF ON SI ATFRVT TTE BOAQ. By Comm.. Conley: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to get an appraisal on the house and lot owned by the City on the Slaterville Road. Carried. BIDS - CQWESSTON__a AIRPORT PARK_ By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that the concession at the Airport Park for the 1961 season be awarded to John Saunders for the total sum of $300.00 in accordance with the terms of his bid as submitted; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement therefor on behalf of the City. Carried. 9 � � a Page 2 March 301, 1961 GC)i,F C'(-JT .5E_JMPRQVFMFNTS- Comm. Clynes reported that golfers who use the municipal golf course have repeatedly asked for the con- struction of a drainage ditch at #1 fairway to provide a fairer hole, get rid of a mud hole, and speed up play in this area. He classified this as a permanent improvement and submitted an estimate for this work in the amount of $1,000.00, and recommended that the Stewart Park Commission be requested to finance such a project. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Stewart Park Commission for an appropriation of $1,000.00 to finance the construction of a drainage ditch at No. 1 fairway at the [Newman Municipal Golf Course, a project which is deemed to be a permanent improvement at the golf course. Carried. AUDIT! By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on abstract #7-1961 be and hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered, Carried. Cn motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blea City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS nROCEEDTNGS ACCOINTS RECEIVABLE March 30, 1961 Brophy, Hohn N n 8.09 wick, Clayton A 73,05 Kramer, Samuel J & .Anne G 10.39 City Of Ithaca 115.92 City of Ithaca 394.48 City of Ithaca 175.72 City of Ithaca 345.20 Cite of Ithaca 50.00 AP-P_ov-D BY FINANCE COlmT?ITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC t'JCRKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 12, 1961 ER.. SF..Rl: iblayor - Smith Commissioners - Pickering, Egan, Clynes, Conley, Yengo Aldermen - Hart Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean LAIMET—Fa: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on March 30, 1961 were duly approved. BT�AUTOS & I1C KSt The following bids on the purchase of two sedans and three trucks were received, opened and read by the Clerk: 2 1-ton I economy Grand Total 2 Sedans edans Trade-in Pick --tips Trade -In Carry-Pll Trade -In 'et Bid 1) 4318.90 400.00 5172.00 1375.00 2251.00 1375.00 9,306.90 2) 4350.00 4203.90 1795.65 10,349.55 3) 4194.00 300.00 4o93.00 24.00 21.48.00 200.00 9,611.00 Bidder Make or Type 1) Ca:`uga i,,,otors Corp. ;word 21 T.Im. T. Pritchard Dodge 3 Jack Townsend Chevrolet Chevrolet By Comm, Yongo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on automobiles and trucks be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - TRACTOR LOADER: The following bids on a tractor loader were received, opened and read by the Clerk. Type or Yake Gross Bid Trade -In Net Bid Syracuse Supply Co. Trakcavator 15,475.00 3,478.00 111997.00 Central N.Y. Equip. Co, richigan 75A 14,730.00 2,800.00 11,930.00 Charles J. Blackwell Napoo-Crab 12,786.14 2,433.14 10,353.00 Atlantic Tug & Equip. Co. Trojan 12,765.00 2,500.00 10,265.o0 MacDougall Equip. Co. Allis-Chalmers 14,076.05 3,736.05 10,340.00 Central �1.Y. Equip. Co. Michigan 55A 12,8C-0.00 29Boo. 00 10,000.00 By Comm. Yengo: Seconded by Comm. Conley R.ESCLVED, that the bids on a tractor loader be referred to the 'highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS-- PORTABLE PIR COMPRESSOR• The following bids on a portable air compressor were received, opened and read by the Clerk: A.L. Barnum & Son Davey 4,495.00 903.00 3,592.00 Atlantic Tug & Equip. Co. LeRoi 4,750.00 900,00 3,850.00 MacDougall Equip. Co. 4,770.00 1,186.0o 3,584.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVIZ, that the bids on an air compressor be referred to the Highway Committee .for study and report. Carried. X-1fT1CNALCSSHRr.GISTF,R COVPAVY LEASE • The Clerk read a letter from the National Cash Register Company requesting a renewal of its lease for office quarters at 118 E. Green Street for one year or more from May 31, 1961 with a clause in the lease to cancel on thirty days notice. By COW. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley R�SOLVED, that the request be referred to the Bldgs. & Grads. Comm. for study and report. Carried. HUMS E&R DISTRICT: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Super- v sor of Tewn of Ithaca, requesting the Board to authorize the acceptance of sewage Y'rom this district. By Comm. Conley. seconded by Cam. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Suer Committee for study and report. Carried. - 2 - April 12, 1961 THEMMF. yOI E - SEWER SFRy-I(:F STU: The Clerk read a letter from :^diggins, Tsapis, Golder 8 Freeman, attorneys for Theodore Holmes re- questing reconsideration of a bill rendered him by the City in the amount of $225.30 for installation of sewer mains on his property at 114 E. Linsoln Street. It was alleged that two services were in- stalled to serve his property whereas he only uses one. Relief from paying for the second service was requested. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. AURAI$A10 - ,E_ STATE STREET PRnPERT-YThe Clerk reported that an appraisal report had been received from J.J. Kiely, local realtor stating the appraised value of the city -owned house and lot at 15�5 Slaterville Road was $8450.00. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that a city -owned house and lot located at 1525 Slaterville Road is no longer needed for public purposes, and WHEREAS, it has been appraised at a value of $8,450.00, N(af+I THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board hereby recommends to the Common Council that it authorize its sale at public auction in accordance with plans prepared by the City Engineer's office at a price of not less than its appraised value of $8,450.00. Carried. AIR CO NDIT [L?- CF$MI,- �The Clerk reported receipt of an application by N.Y. State Electric 8 Gas Corp, for permission to empty air con- ditioning effluent into the sanitary sewer from its building at 123 S. Cayuga Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water 8 Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ;EWER SFR1lICE - CODDINGTnN JaQAD AREA: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. R.H. Broad, Commissioner of Health, urging the extension of sewer service to the Coddington area outside the city limits, including Kendall Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue and Northview subdivision. He stated that the situation in the area is critical and poses a public health nuisance which can best be relieved by the extension of city sewer service there. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the hater 8 Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. 1RUM&MAUBG a0AQ WATER DISTRICT. The Clerk reported receipt of an order establishing the Trumansburg Road Water District pursuant to Art. 12-a of the Town Law. T) WREN PLACE! The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, recommending that the name of Warren Place be changed to avoid its being confused with the name of Warren Road in the Town of Ithaca. Comm. Clynes pointed out that there are many other similar situations in the City itself and suggested that a study of all conflicting street names be considered. The entire matter was referred to the Highway Committee for its study and recommendation. 11HACA GOj-jEGF: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College express- ing a desire to renovate the third floor of City Hall Annex, 330 E. State Street, to the City's plans and specifications in return for the use of this floor f or two years. Comm. Clynes reported that the General City Law provides for the leasing of city property and that the Board can approve and recommend terms and conditions of a lease to the Council for final approval. He suggested however that the matter be tabled until the next meeting of the Board so that other parties, if any, interested in leasing these premises may have equal opportunity to express interest therein. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request presented by Ithaca College be tabled until the next meeting of the Board. Carried. v VX ,17 - 3 - April 12, 1961 ADVERTiSTW-i STUNS: The Clerk read a letter from the Tourist Division of the Chamber of Commerce calling attention to a number of advertising signs it has located some distances from Ithaca inviting tourists to visit Cornell University and Buttermilk Falls State Park, An addition- al sign may be 'lung under the present displays at no additional cost if the sign, chains and hooks are furnished. It was suggested that the City use these prime advertising locations to promote its boat marina and thereby increase the tourist volume, by providing the necessary signs and materials with which to hang them. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the suggestion be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. LRYQFN ROAD - PETITIONS --ETC, The Clerk read a letter from George T. Harper, 411 Dryden Road, enclosing a petition from residents and property owners of the 300, 400 and 500 blocks of Dryden Road urging the Board to postpone indefinitely its plans to widen a portion of Dryden Road this year. It was alleged that such a project would be ruinous to their neighborhood, economically harmful, of uncertain necessity and of increased danger to children and pedestrians. It contained 28 signatures. The Clerk read another petition signed by 43 residents and businessmen in the vicinity of Dryden Road urging the Board to proceed with its M •; plans to widen this street. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley .,._ RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abandons its plans to widen Dryden Road as requested in a petition by a majority of the property owners; and further that the Council be requested to transfer the appropriation provided therefor to the machine paving account for use on E. State Street, from the city line westward, a street deemed to be next in priority and importance, Carried. STRFT LT ,HTZNr CnNTRACT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp, presenting a new street lighting contract dated May 15, 1961 to replace an expiring one on that date. Total amount of the contract including two units on order for Cornell Street was $45, 923.05. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the contract be referred to the Highway Committee and City Attorney for study and report. Carried. SEA SC!3JT SHIP: The Clerk reported that Paul Meath, Canandaigua, had requested to sign over his interests in the old Sea Scout ship at the airport park to the City. He advised that Mr. Meath had reputedly bought it from U.S. Navy, had removed the motor, all brass and salvagable material therefrom. The Clerk reported he had refused to accept it for the City pending a decision by the Board. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be left with the Bldgs. & Grnds. Committee with power. Carried. THURSTON AVENUE BR DG _ .ST MaJF,- Engineer Cass presented the eighth estimate for contract work completed on the Thurston Avenue bridge by the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the total net amount of $71,610,15 and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the amount of $7,610.15 be approved for pay- ment as recommended by the Engineer. Carried, S 16AGE TR`FFAATENT-P-TA T FSTIKATE: Engineer Cass presented the final estimate for work on the Sewage Treatment Plant by Pittsburg-Desboines Steel Company in the total net amount of $30798.70 representing all percentage withheld on prior estimates and he recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Pittsburgh-DesMoines Steel Company in the amount of $30,798.70 be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. CITY DUMP FEES: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the charge for use of the City Dump be established at $2.50 per load in accordance with the 1960 costs. Carried. April 12, 1961 BALL STAND - gTFIVARI PAR& By Comm, Clynes: seconded by Comm, Yeno,o RESOLVED, that the Board request the Stewart Park Commission for a sum of not to exceed $6,000.00 to finance a bandstand at Stewart Park, harried. MLFS H.. RT RLr, By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm, Pickering R 'SOLVED, that the provisional appointment of James H. Burns as a tree trimmer at the rate of $2.11 per hour, the minimum for such position; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination, Carried, BR ,F— LNPF.c:�il: Comm. Clynes reported that in a letter dated January 19, 19611, Leonard Miscall had offered to survey the city's bridges, said survey to disclose the physical condition of the bridges and make recommendations for any repair necessary to restore them to their approximate original condition. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to engage Mr. Miscall to make a survey of three bridges at a flat fee of $120.00 per bridge, Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on abstract #8-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECSIVABLE APRIL 12, 1961 Hulh Heating & P1bg. Co. 21.36 Arabo' _ N.Y., Inc. 4.86 Cornell University 13.86 City of Ithaca General Fund 94.44 City of Ithaca General Fund 85.65 City of Ithaca General Fund 35.01 City of Ithaca General Fund 54.2-9 Curkendall, Mr. 4.00 Colvin, Daniel 1.00 Wallace Steel & Supply Co. 203.56 i I i APPROVED BY FINANCE CCOWSIIWEB 1 I BOP RD OF PUBLIC ',CORKS PROCEEDS CITY OF ITHALI, N.Y. Regular Meeting PRESENT. Mayor - Smith C- mmissioners - Egan, Reulein, Attorney - Johnson Supt . of Public Works - Laverty !sst. to Supt. of Public Works Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - B lean 4-:30 p.m. Yengo, Conley, Clynes - Rich April 27, 1961 IINU R,S: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Mayor Smith welcomed Comm. Reulein back to his first Board meeting this ,year and noted that his absence was due to illness. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GrS CORP - G,iS NPINS ETC.: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. requesting_ approval of its proposed gas main construction program during 1961. 3y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. W.: FUWER TUBS: The Clerk read a letter signed by Barry Zion, President of B'Nai Writh,Geo. 14. Tener, Chairman of Yerchants Bureau, and Yrs. "Im. 1.1les, Repr. of Ithaca Garden Center, requesting permission to place cedar tubs with planted shrubs on the sidewalks in the business area of the city which they agreed to ma4ntain on a year round basis. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that permission as requested be granted; and that the City Attorney be directed to check on the public liability insurance filed for the city's pro- tection. Carried. IENER ASSESSMENT - CLIFF STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Paul Taber, 924- Cliff Street, requesting an adjustment of an old sewer assessment against property owned by him on Cliff Street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the '^!ater & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. AIRPORT PARK P;ARIlKIA: The Clerk reported that Mr. Saunders, Concessionaire at the Airport Park Marina, had requested telephone service there. He advised that the Telephone Company has requested the City to provide an underground ditch across the airport before it can make service available there. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. Attorney Johnson suggested that water service be made available at the baseball diamond in this area. This matter was referred to the ',later & Sewer Committee for its consideration. BOY SCOUTS CAMPOP67L By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to permit the use of the flusher at the Boy Scouts Camporee at Chestnut Ridge June 2, 3 and 4 subject to the usual Charges and regulations of the Board. Carried. rIRR CONDITIONING PERVIT• By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request for N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp, for permission to empty air-conditioning effluent into the sanitary sewer from its building at 123 S. Cayuga Street be approved subject to all Rules & Regulations of the Board applicable thereto. Carried. Tii--C� HOLMES Sr?nM SFRV ICE BILL: Comm. Conley reported that upon investigation of the Theodore Holmes request it appears that a second sewer service installed to serve his property at 114 E. Lincoln Street is not presently needed. He recommended that the charge be expunged and that if the service is ever needed a charge be made at such future time. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bill rendered to Mr. Holmes in the amount of $225.30 for the aforementioned sewer service be and hereby is expunged. Carried. _ 2 - tpril 27, 1961 BIDS - AUTOS & TRUCKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the low bids received on automobiles and trucks at the last meeting be awarded as follows: Jack Townsend Chevrolet - 1 sedan without trade-in = $2,097.00 - a -ton pick-up truck Y = 1,730.00 - i-ton pick-up truck (sere. body) 2,039.00 Cayuga Motors Sales Corp- 1 sedan with trade-in 1,759.45 it " it if - 1 carry -all truck 1;591.00 Total of all awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9.216.45 He noted that the total lowest net bid as a unit was Cayuga Motor's bid of $9,306.90. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Carron. Clynes RESOLVED, that the low bid'of MacDougall Equipment Co. for an air compressor in the total net amount of $3,584.00 be accepted and awarded. Carried. BIDS - TRACTOR LOADER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the low bid on purchase of tractor submitted by the Atlantic Tug & Equipment Co, be accepted and awarded. Carried. TP.YLOR PLACE RTLIAY: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to secure an appraisal of a twenty foot strip of land needed for the widening of Taylor Place in accordance with plans prepared by the City Engineer. Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the street lighting contract in the total amount of $45,923.05 be and hereby is approved and referred to the Common Council for its approval. Carried. AIRPORT PARK ORDINANCE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Chapter XIII of the City Ordinances, Airport Park, to read as follows: Section 2. The rate of $1,00 per day is hereby established for the use of the boat launching area, including the right to park a car and or boat trailer at the Airport Park. Carried. NPTICNAL CASH REGISTER COMPANY LEASE: Comm. Yengo recommended renewal of the National Cash Register Company lease for one year without addition, of a can- cellation clause as requested, because this would require that it be readvertised for bid. He stated this was satisfactory to the Company. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the National Cash Register Company's lease for office quarters at 118 E. Green Street be renewed for one year from May 31, 1961 under its present terms and conditions. Carried. ADVERTISING SIGNS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to cooperate with the Tourist Division of the Chamber of Commerce and arrange for signs advertising the Airport Park Marina and its transient launching area. Carried. SEA. SCOUT SHIP: Comm. Yengo reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee had authorized the Superintendent to complete legal acquisition of the Sea Scout Ship provided no expense to the City is involved. ELMIRA ROAD: Comm. Yengo criticized the appearance of the Elmira Road, from S. Meadow Street to the City Line, and recommended a study thereof be made with a view to improving its appearance along parkway lines. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Conn. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds and Highway Committees for joint study and report. Carried. BRIDGE INSPECTICN : By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. ' Yengo RESOLVED, that on recommendation of the Superintendent, Leonard PIiscall be authorized to make a survey of four additional bridges in the City,at the rate of $120.00 per bridge, to disclose their present physical condition and make recommendations for any repairs necessary to restore them to their approximate original condition. The bridges included are as follows: BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 26, 1961 Morusty & Son 32.29 Wallace Steel & Supply Co. 82.56 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. 10.98 City of Ithaca General Fund 25.40 City of Ithaca General Fund 18.70 Cornell University 7.84 Charles Krumm 3.86 George Jr. Republic 22.45 Pillage Cayuga Hts. 11.04 Forest Home Water Dist. 82,10 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 City of Ithaca 50.00 Burnes Payne Jones 10.39 Edgar L. & Frances Berry 7.39 Arthur & Harriet Golder 296.00 Britton G. Anderson 257.51 Britton & Edith Anderson 10.39 Mrs. Frances E. Baker 14.10 Mr. Cerkendal 2.00 Mrs, Juilia Nikula 222,01 Mr. Atte Ruuspakka 228.11 Mr. Robert Greenwood 469.99 Leland Wilkinson 10.39 Reconstruction Home, Inc. 266.76 Mr, Christos L. Costianis 114.00 Mr. William R. Wilcox 16.60 Mr, Donald L. Brink 120.00 Mr, Paul Leurgans 228.75 Eckert Plumbing & Heating Co. 128.40 Brewer & Brown Co. 14.00 Morusty & Son 15.00 Failings Plumbing & Heating Co. 27.00 Mr, DeForest Furman 10.00 Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. 55.00 Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. 47.00 Jamieson -McKinney Co. 31.00 Donohue Halverson Co. 51.50 ..Mr-,--Cer-kenda4.l .... 2,00 APPROVE BY FINANCE CO WITTEE _ 3 _ April 27, 1961 1. Lake Street at Fall Creek. 2. South Cayuga Street over Six Mile Creek. 3. South Plain Street over Six Mile Creek. 4. Monroe Street over Cascadilla Creek. tarried. :,',71T; By Comm. Egan. seconded by Comm. Clynes P.30LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on Abstract 49 - 1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. z Geo. Blean City Clerk :1 �r " Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC T,fORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACf,, N.Y. 4:30 P.M. PRESENT : hayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clyne$ Aldermen - Hart, Baldini Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Asst. to Supt. of Public Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Laverty Works - Rich May lo, 1961 MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. DEED TO STREETS - MARS ALL-HIR.SHFELD TRACT: The Clerk read a letter from James V. Buyoucos enclosing a deed to the City for streets in the Marshall Hirshfeld develop- ment on West Hill and requesting the City to accept title to them. 3y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. MDEL AIRPLANES: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Model Squadron requesting a designated flying site for model airplanes. An area of two 160' circles with at least a 20' safety zone between circles was requested. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power. Carried. SEWAGE TA, 111ENT PLANT ESTIMATE; The Clerk read a letter from Y.A. Bongiovanni requesting that the retained percentage of 5% on his contract work for construction of the Sewage Treatment Plant, amounting to approximately $26,000.00, be released to it at this time, instead of holding it for 65 days after the certificate of completion as provided in the contract. He then read a letter from Stearns & Aeler, consulting engineers, indicating that Bongiovanni's portion of this project has been essentially complete for a number of months and recommending that final payment be made at this time in an amount certified at $299214.46. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVID, that in accordance with the request'of F.A. Bongiovanni, contractor, and with the written approval of Stearns & 1heler, consulting engineers, that the final estimate as presented in the total amount of $29,214.46 be and hereby is approved for payment. Carried. TERRACE PLACE: The Clerk read a letter from Tompkins County Trust Company commending city officials for and thanking them for cooperation in construction of a retaining wall on Terrace Place adjacent to its new off-street parking lot. BOAT DCCKS - STEWART PARK: The Clerk reported that 27 of the 54 boat slips at Stewart Park have been rented for 1961 while 61 of the 108 slips at the airport marina have been rented to date. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that in view of facilities for airport marina, the use of boat slips at be discontinued after June lat. and that interested parties of the Board's action this type of service available at the Stewart Park by former lease holders there the City Clerk be authorized to notify in this matter. Carried. THURST% gVEA& J=GE ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the 9th. estimate for contract work completed on the Thurston Avenue bridge by the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the total net amount of $2,428.88 and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the amount of $2,428.88 be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. "-COUNTS Cerkendall. D-�;.vvv- Tree a-i': x pe its City of Ithaca (Generql Pund) 3 City ol' Ttbaca (leneral. 17=3) 46.75 City o.' !Viaca (Neuman Golf Course) 24,48 City of Ithaca General nl) Talle-ott, Rollo A. & Jennie Post, 'C'Orton (", Julia & Vorton Jr. '.'on;sty Son 2 Co. Bre-,.7er Brown Co. Inc. Naw York ftateS, Else. ,: G�.s City o:? Ithaca (Snericer Road area. CCT,."TT7`3 - 2 - tray 16, 1961 SSEtRS STRWJ - CURB & CUUTTER: Engineer Cass presented an estimate in the total amount of $5,800.00 for the construction of concrete curb & gutter on Sears Street. He advised that $3,800.00 of the estimate is for the curb and gutter and can be financed from the current budget item for such work. The remaining $2,000.00 is for storm sewers, tree removal, and driveway and sidewalk work for which no current funds are available. He recommended that the Board approve this project for 1961 construction providing that the City Controller can find the necessary funds. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the construction of curb and gutter on Sears Street, including re- lated im rovements, be approved for construction during 1961 at a total estimated cost of 5,800.00 provided that the City Controller and superintendent can find a source from which to finance the work in excess of $3,800.00. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS - Gad YiPINS ETC: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the program submitted by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for the in- stallation and reconstruction of gas mains be approved subject to all rules and regulations of the Board applicable thereto and subject also to the direction of the City Engineer concerning the order of the work. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Common Council to lease the third floor of City Hall Annex, 330 E. State Street, to Ithaca College in accordance with Article 2-a, Section 20 of the General City Law; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare a lease showing the terms, conditions and other pertinent information as required for advertisement. Carried. SALE OF LAND - SECCND STREET: Comm. Yengo reported a request had been received from Norris & Cecil Shulman for purchasPe/an additional 2 foot wide strip of city - owned land adjacent to the parcel they bought from the City at public auction recently. He recommended its sale. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the sale at public auction of a parcel of land 2' x 80.8' located at the foot of Second Street and adjacent to the parcel of land sold to N.N. & C.B. Shulman on April 18, 1961; and FURTHER, that no bid of less than $72,00 , plus the cost of advertising the sale be accepted for such property. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF FUBLC `ARKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACP, NETT YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. PREST,2IT Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Aldermen - Baldini, Hart Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public T-Torks - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Controller - Weinstein MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. May 24, 1961 BIDS: Bids on rock salt, transit -mix concrete, asphalt concrete, storm sewer pipe, crushed limestone & screened gravel, road materials, and sidewalk construction were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: ROCK SALT Name of Bidder At Supplier's Plant F.O.B. at City Yard Highway Materials Co, Inc. $8.90 per ton $11.30 per ton By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid on rock salt be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TRANSIT -MIX CONCRETE Item lA - 1:2:4 Mix - Portland Cement Item 2A - 1:2:32 Mix - Portland Cement Item 3A - 1:2:4 Mix - Portland Cement Item 1B - 1:2:4 Mix - Hi -Early Cement Item 2B - 1:2:3 Mix - Hi Early Cement Item 3B - 1:2:4 Mix - Hi -Early Cement Item 1A 1B 2A 2B 3A 3B Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. $14.50 15.85 15.05 16.40 - - - per cu. yd. Landstrom Gravel Co. - - - _ 16.o0 16.60 University Sand & Gravel 14.30 15.15 14.90 15.80 15.58 16.43 The bid submitted by Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. included an additional cost for winter delivery of $1.25 per cu. yd, the bid by Landstrom indicated no winter delivery, and the bid by University Sand & Gravel included an additional cost for winter delivery of $L00 per cu. yd, and a discount of 2% - ten days. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on transit -mix concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. 12" Empire State Culvert Corp. $1.85 Armco Drainage 1.72 American Marietta Co. 1.15 L.S. Lee & Son 1.05 STORM SO FR PIP 1311 18" 21" 241, 2.15 2.75 3.00 3.90 2.05 2.41 2.75 3.76 1.60 2.30 3.15 5.20 1.50 2.15 2.95 4.95 3011 4211 4.85 9.00 per ft. 4.58 8.76 per ft. 7.60 13•20 per ft. 7.30 12.65 per ft. The first two bids were on galvanized metal and the last two on concrete pipe. The first bid included 1% discount in 10 days, the second was net 30 days, the third included 2% discount in 15 days and the last one was net. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the bids on storm sewer pipe be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. ASFHALT CONCRETE Item 1. Asphalt concrete - type lA - approx. 2,000 tons Item 2. Asphalt concrete - type 2A - approx.. 440 tons Item 3. Plant mixed stock pile patching material 700 tons Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Warren Bros. Roads Co. $6.60 $7.60 $7.25 per t, Elmira -Transit Mix, Inc. 7.00 7.70 7.60 The General Crushed Stone Co. 7.00 7.70 7.60 0 M - 2 - Nay 24, 1961 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on asphalt concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report; and that the City Engineer be authorized to check the bids immediately and report back to the Highway Committee since there is need to order this type of material before the next Board meeting. Carried. Engineer Cass reviewed the bids and recommended that the bid submitted ty the General Crushed Stone Company be accepted. He reported that bid prices were quoted at the supplier's plant and loaded in city trucks, and therefore, it was his opinion that this bid is the low bid when the distance in hauling at city expense is considered. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved; and that the bid submitted by the General Crushed Stone Company on asphalt concrete be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Carried. CRUSHED LIMESTONE & SCRPMJED GRAVEL (a) - Per net ton, F.O.B. freight car at city siding. Limestone: (b) - Per net ton at supplier's plant. (c) - Per net ton truck delivery to city storage .yard. (a) (b) (c) i E 2 , Cayuga Crushed Stone Co. 1.90 1.80 2.70 2.60 per ton The General Crushed Stone Co. 3.47 1.85 3.40 " " Warren Bros. Roads Co. 1.70 3.30 it it Screened Gravel Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. f lA - $1.10: #1 - $1.60: ''2 - $1.45 less 2f - 10 days. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the bids on crushed limestone and screened gravel be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. ROAD NYATERIPLS Knight Paving Products Co. 10,000 gals. Asphalt Emulsion furnished & Applied a. from storage tank $ .1950 pr. gal. b. from tank car .1967 c. plant pick-up at storage tank by city .1686 20,000 gals. Asphalt Emulsion, furnished and applied a. from storage tank .1950 b. from tank car .1967 C. plant pick-up .1686 20,000 gals. Tar, Furnished and Applied a. from storage tank .2375 b. from tank car .2400 c. plant pick-up .2111 10,000 gals. Tar, Furnished and Applied - a. from storage tank .2375 b. from tank car .2400 c. plant pick-up .2111 6,000 gals Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied By N.-oto-Paver .2100 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids on road materials be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. SIDE"ALK CONSTRUCTION Item 7 1 - Remove and replace 4" concrete walk 2 - Remove and replace 6" concrete walk and/or driveways 3 - Remove flagstone walk and build 4t, concrete walk 4 - Remove flagstone walk and build 6" concrete walk 5 - Regrade flagstone or concrete walk 6 - Build 4" concrete walk 7 - Build 6" concrete walk May 24, 1961 1 2 3 4 5 6 2 Alby & Son 630 750 630 750 250 630 750 pr, sq. ft. V. Giordianno Const. Co. 850 980 730 840 380 590 700 Adam Gallucci 600 700 60¢ 700 700 600 700 Everett N. Mcl-uade 580 680 58¢ 680 580 580 680 A. Friederich & Sons Co. 560 590 540 560 350 490 530 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on sidewalk construction be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. U.S.N.R. LEASES: The Clerk read a letter from the U-.S. Navy Department electing to renew two leases, one for the site of the Naval Reserve Training Center on N. Cayuga Street, and the other for 0.73 of an acre of land along N. Cayuga Street which forms the main entrance to the Center. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. CONSERVATION DEPT - USE OF DOCK: The Clerk read a letter from Floyd Hoover, District Game Protector of N.Y.S. Conservation Department, requesting use of a boat slip at the City marina for one of the Conservation Department's Patrol Boats. In return for such use Yr. Hoover offered the use of either of two boats used in this area to the city in any emergency situation where it may be needed. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized to make docking facilities available, without charge, to the Conservation Department on the basis of its offer that the city may use either of its boats in any emergency situation. Carried. EUGF.,?E PUTNEY - SO-M, SERVICES: The Clerk read a letter from Eugene A. Putney, 1207 Trumansburg Road,requesting permission to connect with'the city's sewer system. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the <<Tater & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. HAROLD DINWY - WATER Sr;RVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Harold Dinenny requesting the extension of water service to a new building he is constructing on the Elmira Road within the City. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that, based on a report submitted by Mr. Rich, the Board approves the construction of approximately 665 feet of water main on the Elmira Road to serve this area; and that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $3,000.00 to finance the project. Carried. MINIATURE GOLF COURSE - STYWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter from H. Frederick VanNest requesting permission to establish a miniature golf course at Stewart Park. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. DEEDS TO STREiTS - MARSHALL-HIRSHFrMD TRXT: Comm. Pickering reported that the City Engineer had reviewed and approved the deed offered at the last meeting giving the city title to streets in the Marshall-Hirshfeld subdivision. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the deed to streets in the r"arshall-Hirshfeld tract be and hereby is accepted by the City, subject to all Rules & Regulations of the Board which are applicable thereto. Carried. TJAR.REA PLACE: Comm. Pickering recommended that the name of Warren Place be not changed as suggested by Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca. He based his recommendation on the advice of the Fire Chief who felt that such well established street names should be left alone and only new subdivisions controlled to avoid further problems. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board disapproves the changing of the name of 'Marren Place on the basis of advice from the Fire Chief. Carried. MICHA?L A. HALPERN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of r'ichael A. Halpern as an Account Clerk-Tvpist be approved, effective 2s of I ay 16,1961 at an annual salary of $3,079.00, the minimum of grade 11 in the compensation plan; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. BOARP OT PUPLIG WONKS PROGEVIUG,; ACCU-TS TA017ATU'l-, . AY 242 120. Corkendall 1*00 City of Ithaca, (1, hohror) 50.00 David A. Sayerstono 10.00 Pc or Ploros 10,00 Inadcre " Lenora Lowis 0 K. Drake 10.00 I. C. Alexander 10.00 William Talyint 10000 Robert A. Hutchinson 10.00 Dr. idgar Thorsland 15,60 Now York State hlectric & Gas Corp. 10.00 City of Ithaca 577,32 City of Ithaca 144.36 Robert W. n ?rancos 1; Flannery 55.00 Odra Fellows lhrm 48.43 Cornell Onivorsity 41.45 VillaEe of Gayu' a Hei,hts 357.19 Tompkins County hospital 30,05 Ocrusty n Son 21.00 Albanese PlunbinA Heat ina Co. do.00 Donohue -Halverson, Inc. 30,00 Hull PlumbinS A HeatinS Co. 42.00 jamieson4jc Kinney Co., Inc, 34,00 Prod H. Ink 7.39 Nathan A Aarl Cramer 10039 Harold & har,arot Feldman 5.70 Helen P. Keefe 8109 Alexander 1 herneice Thoumiro 10.39 Van 1, A halon 1, Hart 7.39 Kenaeth H. A Miriam B. fish 14,99 '.Payne h. 1dwards Corp, 304.20 Grace n. Luce 79.94 Esther lonroe 124,90 Thomas G. Uller, Jr, 3109 A ZTVIT I" "AAAQ0 00"ZIT2EL - 4 - May24, :R96:L i;P�S. BERT DAVIS - SET.,r-T SERVICE REFUND: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yeng4 RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be authorized to make a refund of $28.08 to Mrs. Bert Davis, 213 Elm Street, because it has been determined that Mrs. Davis' property is not connected to the city sewer system and therefore should not have been billed for sewer service. Carried. COMTENSPTION PLAN AYINP=T: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend the Compensation Plan by adding thereto the position of equipment mechanic, skilled, non-competitive at grade 20. Carried. :RECREATIONAL AREA - SOUTH 7s7EST PARK: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that a survey plan for a proposed park recreational area in the south- west section of the City be approved, as requested by the State Park Commission, and that the Superintendent be authorized to get an appraisal of the value of the land needed to be acquired therefor by the City. Carried. ELF IRP, ROPD IMPROVEFENT: Comm. Yengo recommended approval of a plan for improve- ment of the Elmira Road approach to the City which was prepared by the City Engineer. The plan included the providing of grass plots 15 to 18 feet wide along each side of the highway from the south city line a distance of approximately 3,200 feet northerly, together with driveway entrances and exists to all properties and the planting of forsythia hedges in this same, area. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the plan for improvement of the Elmira Road approach to the City be approved; and that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to finance this project. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved by the Finance Committee as listed on abstract No. 11-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r C Geo. A. Blea3r City Clerk BOARD OF PUHLIC T40M PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAC A , NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Caudesioners - Egan. Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Alderman - Baldini, Hart Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich Engineer - Cass Forrester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Wes: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. June 14, 1961 91W - PARLUd &TF.BS The following bid on purchase of 100 now Dual Parking Miters was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Dual Parking Meter Company Gross Bid Discount 535� 0 - �3O days It was the only one received. RESOLtiED# that the bid be referred to the City Engineer to check and report back to the Board for action at this meeting. Carried. This was done and Engineer Cass reported that it met all specifications. He recommended acceptance. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Ccmmm. Ywto RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by Dual Parking Meter Company in the total amount of $5,350.00 for 100 meters be accepted and awarded in accordance with its terms as submitted. Carried. HUWA HUM SEM.DISMM:: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of Tam of Ithaca, requesting the Board to approve by letter per- mission for the Hudson Heights Suer District to deliver sawage to the sanitary sewer mains of the City at the city line at its intersection with Hudson Street, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Conan. Yengo RESOLVED that the request be referred to the Water d Serer Coamittee for study and report. Carried. GOCD79AR SSii ME S20BKS _ WAM. BILL;, The Clerk read a letter received from Goodyear Service Stores, 318 Nest State Stree;,, regarding an excessive water bill in the amount of $4W.99 for the period 12/1/60 to 3/1/61. It was stated that the Company is attempting to collect this amount froet its insurance carrier. A bill for the next quarter aiding June 1, amounts to $84.52 and unless paid by June 15th. will be subject to a 10% penalty. Under rules of the Board the second bill cannot be paid until the first one has been paid. It was requested there- fore that the penalty on the second bill be waived pending settlement by the insurance carrier. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Cowen. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to inform Goodyear that both bills must be paid by June 15th, or the discounts will be forfeited. Carried. AIRFOR2 PILRs MARINA - =nX & VA= SFRV� ICB : The Clerk read a petition from renters of boat skips at the airport park marine requesting electric and water facilities at the boat berths, to be provided no later than July 1st. for use durim the remainder of the 1961 season. Control of dust from the roadway and vnseeded portion of the park was also requested. By Comas. Yengo: seconded by Canoe. Conley RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power. Carried. ?? TE AMONF GO. BOOM: The Clerk read a letter received from N.Y. Telephone Company rwMesting permission to install curbside telephone booths at the follaaT- ing locations in the City: - 2 - June 14, 1963. 1. Southeast Corner of South Tioga and East State Streets on Tioga adjacent to the ornamental lamp post, about 10 feet south of the Fire Alarm box. 2. Northwest corner of '4orth Tioga and East Buffalo Streets on East Buffalo adjacent to the man hole. (Ithaca College) 3. Northeast corner of North Tioga and East Seneca Streets on East Seneca between the crosswalk and the sewer grate. (Police Headquarters) 4. East Buffalo in front of the Telephone Business Office. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. )'.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CMANY - GAS MAINS: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Co. requesting approval of gas main construction at the following locations throughout the city: 5 00-600 blocks of Cascadilla Street 100 block of Hyers Street 400-500 blocks of Hudson Street 200 block of S. Cayuga Street 700 block of Mitchell Street Sears Street (Court Street to Cascadilla Creek) By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PUBLIC SERVICE COMM. HEARING - BUS SERVICE: The Clerk read a notice of a public hearing received from the Public Service Commission scheduled to be held by the Commission at the County Courthouse on Tuesday, June 20, 1961, at 11:00 a.m. on the petition of Ithaca Railway, Inc. seeking permission to discontinue its operations in the City of Ithaca. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to attend the hearing and argue on behalf of retaining the bus service for the citizens of Ithaca. Carried. TTHURSTON, AVENUE BRIDGE ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the loth. estimate for contract work completed on the Thurston Avenue bridge by the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the total net amount of $8,183.32 and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the amount of $8,183.32 be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. BIS - ROCK SALT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid received from Highway Materials Co, Inc. for furnishing the City with rock salt be accepted and awarded in accordance with terms of the bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - TRANSIT -MIX CONCRETE: By Coon. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by University Sand & Gravel Company on transit -mix concrete be accepted and awarded in accordance with its terms as submitted. Carried. RUS - STORN SVIER PIPE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the low bid received from L.S. Lee & Son on concrete storm sewer pipe be accepted and awarded in accordance with the various unit prices for different sizes of pipe in its bid as submitted. Carried. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the low bid received from Armco Drainage & Metal Products Company on corrugated metal storm surer pipe be accepted and awarded in accordance with the various unit prices for the different sizes of pipe in its bid as submitted. BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE: Comm. Pickering reported that on the basis of price Per net ton for crushed limestone at the supplier's plant the matter of city hauling cost from the various supplier's plants was considered. The cheapest combination of hauling cost plus bid price indicates that the Cayuga Crushed Stone Company's bid is in the best interest of the City. He therefore recommend- ed its acceptance. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid received from Cayuga Crushed Stone Company on crushed limestone on the basis of the price per net ton at the supplier's plant and price per net ton truck delivery to the City storage yard be accepted and awarded ia'accordance with terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. _ 3 _ June 14, 1961 BIDS - SCREENED GRAVEL: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bid received from Ramsey -Ithaca Corp., the only bidder, on screened gravel be accepted and awarded in accordance with terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. SIDS .. ROAD MATERIALS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid received from Knight Paving Products, the only bidder, on asphalt and tar road materials be accepted and awarded in accordance with - terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - SIDEWAIX CONSTRUCTION: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that the low bid received from A. Frederich & Sons on sidewalk con- w struction be accepted and awarded in accordance with prices quoted on six or seven different types of construction in its bid. Carried. BIDS - ASPHALT CCNCREI'E: Comm. Pickering reported that the Department of Public Works is experiencing difficulty in securing a type of hot mix needed at a particular time when the supplier's plant is engaged in mixing a different type of mix. This often happens during a two or three week period. He recommended that the Superintendent be authorized to purchase asphalt concrete mix on the open market during such periods in order to continue construction projects on an efficient basis. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESCUED, that the Superintendent be authorized to purchase asphalt concrete on the open market during such period as the General Crushed Stone Company, the low bidder on this material, is unable to furnish the type of mix needed. Carried. U.S.N.R. LFASES: By Comm., Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the U.S.N.R. leases for the period July 1, 1961 to June 30, 1962, which were presented at the last meeting, be approved and renewed as requested; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute renewal thereof on behalf of the City. Carried. STEWP..RT PARK BOATHCUSE DIDs_ By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on materials to be used in the renovation of the boathouse at Stewart Park. Carried, CLIFF STRI T PROPERTY: Comm. Clynes reported that Mr. Glenn Payne from the Veterans' Administration in Syracuse had contacted him and advised that it wished to deed the property at 410 Cliff Street to the City. He explained that the Veterans' Administration had foreclosed this property and had been unsuccessful in attempts to dispose of it. By Comm, Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED,, that the matter be referred to the Bldgs. & Grnds. Committee for study and report,. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved at the salary rates in- dicated for a probational period of sixteen weeks: Jack Blake - Automotive Mechanic Foreman (Water Dept.) $2.66 pr. hr. James Westbrook - Automotive Mechanic Foreman (General Fund) 2.56 pr. hr. Frederick G. Ward - Auto Mechanic 2.28 pr. hr. Richard B. Ellis - Auto Mechanic 2.19 pr. hr. Edgar Davenport - Maint. Equip. Foreman 2.77 pr. hr. Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the appointment of Jerry Hendrickson as ?later & Sewer maintenance man in the non. -competitive civil service classification at the rate of $1.87 per hour, the minimum of grade #17 in the compensation plan, be approved for a pro- bational period of sixteen weeks. Carried. CHAiRJANIS GIFT SLOP - INVOICE EXRMED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that Invoice #2046, dated May 24, 1961, rendered to Charjan's Gift Shop, 158 E. State Street, in the amount of $10.00 for permission to empty air conditioning effluent into the sanitary sewer be expunged because the air con- ditioning unit at this location was removed last July. Carried. BO<RD OF PUBLIC i30RK5 PROUED-NOIS ACCOU`1T5 R1 CEIVABL JiruE 14, l�,61 Curkandall 11onroa & Cheuuan" Davey fires :xp<:rt Co Arborist, Inc Foul Nal.son city of Ithaca City of Ithaca LaSure Construction Cr, Village of InterL ken C B Jennings Lucente, Donald J Board of Educatioh Board of Education Ripley, Millsrd 0 & Sons. Inc Cody. Gladys 0 Darling, Mortimer E & Mary Jones, Thomas S & Pauline G Abbott, Joseph N & Ruth S _ Jr;rlieson_mcKiriney Co Hull fie atinz & Plmnbing Co Donohue —Halverson Inc City Of Ithaca City of Ithaca C City of Ithaca C GENERAL FUND James Knapp John Laj$a Detor Construction Co. T.G. Gable Construction Co. Cornell University BY FINANCE W-2-ITTEE _APRROVED 1.00 2.00 1.00 6.00 l6.00 15.30 92.08 2.35 814.26 209.23 29.37 4,1.36 166.24 386.10 8.09 1o.65 7.99 136.80 5.50 1.7.00 11.00 4.50 8,371.33 8,641.52 1.841.25 1.991.11--- 432.22 .-- 200.70 132.00 .r 4 -4- June 14, 1961 AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #12-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BRIDGE INSPECThJN: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to engage the services of Mr. Leonard Miscall to survey the following nine bridges in the City at a cost of "120.00 per bridge to disclose their present physical condition and make recommendations for any repairs necessary to restore them to their approximate original condition: Stewart Avenue Bridge - over Fall Creek N. Cayuga Street Bridge - over Fall Creek Hancock Street Bridge - over Cascadilla Creek N. Tioga Street Bridge - over Cascadilla Creek N. Aurora Street Bridge - over Cascadilla Creek S. Albany Street Bridge - over Six File Creek E. Clinton Street Bridge - over Six File Creek TPT. Seneca Street Bridge - over the Inlet T•T. Clinton Street Bridge - over the Inlet Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r Geo. B1ean City Clerk BOARD OF PU3LIC %'ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. PRESENT : Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Conley, Clynes Aldermen - Hart, Alo Attorney - Johnson Superintendent of Public Works Laverty Asst. to Superintendent of Public Works - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester .- Baker Controller - Weinstein MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. June 28, 1961 ARTERIAL HIGHWAY NAINTERANCE: The Clerk reported that the Superintendent had certified the following costs for care and maintenance of arterials within the city for the period from December 1, 1960 to June 1, 1961, as required by the jew York State Department of Audit & Control. A - F.A.C. 55-3 Green -Seneca Street (Tuning Fork) a. Catch Basin Cleaning 4 e 6.50 c. Plowing (over -time) 27 @ 2.40 Dec. 1, 10t 11, 12, 19, 21, 28 Jan. 1, (3), 2, 9, 16, 20, 26 Feb. 40 (3), 14, 16' March 9, 10, 11, 13, 19 April 5, 13 Plowing (Regular Time) 2 C 2.14 Dec. 28 and April 13. Salting (over -time) 19 2 14.70 Dec. 11, 12, 15, (2), 21 Jan. 1, (3)9: 16, 20, 26 Feb. 14, W March 10, 11, 13, 19 Salting (Regular) Dec. 13 Street Lights B - F.A.C. 58-3 Green -Seneca a. Catch Basin b. Control of Snow & Ice Plowing (Over -time) Plowing (Regular) Salting (Overtime) Salting (Regular) d Traffic Control Street Lights 1 C 14.04 6 mos. c $125.00 58 Z 6.50 27 cc 9.6o 2 8.57 19 C 59•00 1 e 56.18 6 mos. 62.75 6 mos. 200.00 $ 26.00 64.80 4.28 279.30 14.04 750.00 TOTAL $ 1,138.42 $ 348.00 TOTAL 259.20 17.14 1,121.00 56.18 376.50 1;200.00 $3,030.02 By Comm. Reulein: seconded b,r Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the certification for maintenance of arterial highways within the City for the six month°s period ending June 1, 1961 in the total amount of $4,168,44, as certified by the Superintendent, be approved and made a part of these minutes. Carried. TRUM-NSBURG ROAD SD48R, DISTRICT: The Controller presented a proposed agreement covering the Trumansburg Road Sewer District, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the agreement for the Trumansburg Road Sewer District be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. BRIDGE REPORT: The Superintendent presented and reviewed a report on bridges prepared by Mr, Miscall, bridge consultant. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the report on bridges be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Comm. for study and report. Carried. m BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCE�'�DINIGS ACCOUNTS RECETW.BLE JITLY 12, 1961 Hull Heating & Plbg. Co. 13.86 Thomas, Wayne 4.00 Lynch, 14illiam 44.50 Tom. Frederick .70 City of Ithaca 18.24 City of Ithaca 2.00 Ari.hur, John 2.35 Livemore, Fred A. 10.39 Long, M.R. &F.M. & Morey, Bessie A 17.47 Stickler & Stickler 2.35 O'Branski, Leon J. 294.05 Graves, Floyd 6.14 Di.ninny, Harold 470.00 Snyder, Clara Corning 1.2.79 Craig, Helen H. 13.40 Kirsch, Frank (H.C. Mapes Corp.) 232,00 Furman, De Forest 17.50 Hull Heating & Pl-16g. Co. 8.00 Failings Plbg. & Heating Co. 43.0O Morusty & Son 57.0O Donohue -Halverson Inc. 110.00 Jamieson -McKinney C0.1pInc. 7.00 Albanese Pl.bg. & Heating Co. 106.00 Cornell_ University 19,369.29 General Fund B W Taber Delphine TenBvoeck A 'ROTTED FTiJANICE COr!J _ TTEE /< 2 . - June 28, 1961 NA N.Y. TELEPEi0NE CO. BOOTHS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yeng[r RESOLVED, that the request received from N.Y. Telephone Company at the last meeting for permission to install curbside telephone booths at four locations in the City be and hereby is denied. Carried. N1.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CO. .- GAS FAINS• By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Co. at the last meeting for approval of its gas main construction throughout the city be approved; and that the work be subject to the supervision of the City Engineer and all rules and regulations of the Board applicable thereto. Carried. ROUTE #13 EXITS: Action was taken to approve exits from the proposed route 413 relocation with the City as follows: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the exit from Route 13 arterial route at Elmira Road, Clinton Street and Third Street be approved; and that the State Department of Public Works be requested to shift the northerly exit from Willow Avenue about 200 feet north, exiting to Lincoln Street near Dey Street. Carried. BIDS .. PAINTTING STWART BRIDGE: Supt. Laverty recommended advertising for bids on painting Stewart Avenue bridge for which funds are provided in the current budget. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise .for bids on painting Stewart Avenue Bridge as recommended. Carried. AIRPORT PARK YARINA ELECTRIC & WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to finance construction of electric and water service outlets on the north side of the airport park marina to serve about twenty -.seven of the docks. Carried. AUDIT: 7-By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on abstract #13-,1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CLIFF STREET PROPERTY: Acceptance of a deed from the Veterans' Administration to the property at 4.10 Cliff Street was referred back to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for report at the next meeting and the Clerk directed to advise the V.A. accordingly. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Fred F,leinstein City Controller BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 P.M. July 12,1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Aldermen - Hart Attorney Johnson Supt. of Public Wks. - Laverty Asst. to Supt, of Public Works Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Nowak Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes - Rich MUMES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS .; PAINJING STEWART AVi;3UE BRIDGE: The following bids on painting the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Name of Bidder One Coat of Paint Additional Coat Binghamton Service & Painting Company 7,938.00 2,950.00 Buffalo Sheeting & Painting Company 31,300.00 101W.00 Liberty Painting & Sheeting Company 5,730.00 2,143.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bids on painting Stewart Avenue bridge be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS « QQ GI1M STREET BRIDGE: The following bids for sale of structural steel in the old Giles Street bridge including its removal ftom the -site were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Wallace Steel & Supply Company $50.00 as is or $200.00 if dismantled by city Ithaca Rigging Service 110.00 as is Milo's Wrecker Service 1.00 as is By Comm. Conley: seconded 'by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bids on sale of structural steel from the old Giles Street bridge be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. AIRPORT EM 14ARINA,RULES The Clerk reported receipt of various requests for rental of docking facilities at the airport park marina on a nightly or weekly basis by tourists during the summer season. He recommended that the Board establish such rates if this is to be permitted since none were established when the original rules were adopted by the Board on June 22, 1960. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Rules & Regulations for the Airport Park Marina adopted on June 22, 1960 be amended by adding to the Rate Schedule therein the following: $1.50 per day 7.50 per week AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the rates be applicable only when docking facilities are vacant and available for such purposes. Carried. S ATMMIE ROAD HOUSE: The Clerk reported that the city -owned house and lot at 1525 Slaterville Road bad been offered for sale at a public auction held on July llth. but that no one inquired about it or appeared at the sale. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred back to the Water & Sewer Committee for consideration. Carried. .APPOIN'RMTS: Supt. Laverty recommended the probational appointments, for a 1 -week period from June 3,Oth., of John Dougherty as Asat. Engineer and John VanGorder as Streets and Sanitation Foreman. He advised that both men had qualified through competitive civil service exams. By C*=R. Yengo: seconded by COMM, Clynes RES0LVED, that the appointment of John Dougherty as Asst. Engineer, and John Van0order as Streets and Sanitation Foreman be approved as recommended by the Superintendent for a probational period of sixteen weeks, effective as of June 30thi and that both appointments be at their present salaries, Carried. l-rARD OF PUBLIC ?,XRKS PROC ,DT;7GS ACCOMITS `?ECETTTIME JULY 12, 1a61 Hull. Heating Rc Plbg. Co. $ 13.86 Thomas, Wayne 4.00 Lynch, 7,4i� liam 44.50 TO?lio Frederick .70 City of Ithaca 18.24 City of Ttba(,a 2.00 Arthur, John 2.35 Live-r-more, Fred A. 10.39 Long,, M.R. &F.Y. & Yorey, Bessie A 17.47 St..ckl-e-^ & Stickler 2.35 O'Branski, Leon J. 294.05 Graves, Floyd 6.14 Dininny, Harold 470.00 Snyder, Clara Corning 12..79 Craig, Helen H. 13.4.0 Kirsch, Frank (H.C. Napes Corp.) 232.00 Furman, DeForest 17.50 Hull Heating & P115g. Co. 8.00 Failin7s PlbC. R. HeatirifY Co. 43.00 Morusty & Son 57.00 Donohue -Halverson Inc. 110.00 Jamicson-McKinney Co.TIr_c, 7.00 Alb^nese Plbg. & Heatiri7 Co. 106.00 Cornell University lq, 369.2° ROOTED FTNIANCE COMP TTEE - l General Fund: B W Taber 19.04'� relphine TenBvoeck 1848 ''� - 2 _ July 12, 1961 B,RiM , Ili SPECCTICS REPORT: Engineer Cass suggested the following procedure relative to the recommendations made for the various bridges inspected by Mr. Miscall: Stewart Avenue bridge over Cascadilla Creek -We have a complete set of plans for a new steel arch bridge on a new alignment. I suggest these plans be re- viewed for any desired modifications and that this bridge be built in 1962• The overall estimate of cost is not expected to exceed the $200,000 used in the Capital Budget. Lake Street bridge over Fall Creek - I recommend that plans and contract documents be prepared to renew the deck, etc. as recommended by Miscall and this work also be budgeted for construction in 1962. S. Cayuga Street bridge over Six Mile Creek - I believe the suggested repairs can be made by our forces this year, but additional funds will be necessary. Seneca Street bridge over Cayuga Inlet - I am still of the opinion that the City should make no major expenditures for this bridge until the State pro- posal for Route 96 is known. If Route 96 traffic is carried across the Inlet by a new structure then State Street and Buffalo Street bridges are entirely adequate for all other local traffic and this bridge need not be renewed. Other bridges inspected - I believe the suggested repairs to the other bridges, all minor in character, can be integrated in this and next .year's bridge maintenance account. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the suggestions outlined by the City Engineer be referred to the Creeke & Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. trJ�-ST HJU =SMtE ,§YSTEK ,==: Supt. Laverty reported the dater Department is experiencing some difficulty in furnishing enough water pressure in the upper levels of blest Hill for proper service and he presented a letter from Crandall & Miller offering to make a survey of the possibility of improving water service in this area for the aura of $750.00. By Corm:. Yango: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the dater & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. BLUR G. riAM &P0212JENT: By Commm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLD, that the appointment of Brink G. Mapes as Water Treatment 'Plant Operator at his present salary of $1.95 per hour for a probational period of sixteen weeks be approved. Carried. TIVMANSBURD ROAD„-SE'� � ,DZ. m2 AQSZM:- Comm. Conley recommended approval of an agreement for the Trumansburg 'Road Sewer District which was presented at the last meeting. By Comm. Cronleys seconded by Cohn. Yengo RESOLVm, that the Trumansburg Road Sewer District agreement be approved and that the Mayor be authorized and directed to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. CLIFF STREET J!8QPER=: Cam. Yengo reported that the Buildings & Graunds Corod.tte+e recommends turni.rsg darns an offer received from the Veterans' Admin- istration to deed property it had aequired at 410 Cliff Street to the City. He advised that it was the sense of the Co mittee that the cost of demolishing the building would be more that: the value of the remaining land. By C ! n . Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the offer received from veterans' Administration regarding the aforementioned property be not accepted and that the Council be so informed. Carried. AUDIT: By Cam. Sgan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as sham on abstract #14 - 1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. On motion the meeting was adjourned, 4,a Carried. A. Blean City Clark ' ` BOARD OF PUBLIC TAORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Yengo, Pickering, Conley Aldermen - Hart, Baldini Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Novak July 26, 1961 MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.• RENWICK HEIGHTS SEWER DISTRICT: Attorney Johnson presented a proposed agree- ment covering the city's acceptance of sewage effluent from the Renwick Heights Sewer Distirct. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the agreement be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.. Carried. Supt. Laverty presented a map and contract documents for the construction of a sewer system to serve the Renwick Heights Sewer District. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the map and contract documents as presented be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. TAYIDR PLACE: Attorney Johnson reported on his negotiations to date with Mr. O'Neil for the purchase of 20 feet of land adjacent to Taylor Place needed by the city for its improvement. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Mr. O'Neil be requested to submit his price for which he is willing to sell this strip of land to the City for the improvement of Taylor Place prior to August 9th, the date of the next Board meeting. Carried. E. GREEN STREET PARKING LOT_: Supt. Laverty reviewed a letter received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. wherein it was recommended that the 8 - 20,000 lumen 4 lamp units now used to light the E. Green Street parking lot be re- placed with 4 - 40,000 4-lamp units. This would allow the Company to locate the poles in line with the cityts new parking scheme and save the city $260.00 annually on the lighting costs. It was also suggested that two of these units could be installed in the West Green Street parking lot to give better lighting in this second parking lot. On inquiry from the Mayor, the Superintendent suggested that consideration be given to using the remaining two or their equivalent on S. Albany Street to improve the lighting there. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the recommendation of N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be approved and that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed accordingly. Carried.. STEWART PARK NERRY_GO_ROUND CdNCESSION: The Superintendent read a letter received from Robert L. Cochran, merry-go-round concessionaire at Stewart Park, wherein he proposed to erect, at his own expense, a new hurricane type fence around the merry-go-round estimated to cost $658.00. He asked for assurance that he would be awarded the concession for another year and therefore requested that his contract be renewed for 1962 under its same terms and conditions. The Superintendent recommended approval of the request. By Comm. Yengo: geconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that/Chrants concession agreement be extended and renewed for the year 1962 under its present terms and conditions. Carried. MRSTON AVENUE BRIDGE ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass reported completion of contract work on the Thurston Avenue bridge by the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Co. at a total contract cost of $266,270.08 which exceeded the original bid by $10,622.08. This extra cost was primarily due to the necessity for building a higher abutment on the north end because of poor foundation conditions found at the excavation level originally planned. He recommended acceptance of the construction job as completed by the contractor. He presented a final estimate in the total amount of $34,602.61, which included all retained percentages to date from previous estimates in the amount of $25,740.84, and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for the Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Company in the total amount of $34,602.61 be approved for payment as recommnded by the City Engineer. Carried. -2- July 26, 1961 BIDS - PAINTING STDiTART AVENUE BRIDGE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for painting the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek be awarded to the Buffalo Sheeting & Painting Company in accordance with terms of its low bid as submitted for the total sum of $4,400.00 for two coats of paint. Carried. BIDS - OLD GILES STREET BRIDGE: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the structural steel in the old Giles Street bridge be sold to the Ithaca Rigging Service for the total sum of $310.00 in accordance with terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BRIDGE REPAIRS: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $7,000.00 for repairs to bridges in the city in accordance with the following schedule: Clinton Street - over Relief Channel $ 200.00 Linn Street - over Cascadilla Creek '500.00 S. Cayuga St. - over Six Mile Creek 29000.00 Seneca Street - over Inlet 500.00 Tioga Street - over Cascadilla Creek: Plain Street - over Six Mile Creek: : 800,00 E. Clinton St. - over Six Mile Creek . Albany Street - over Six Mile Creek : Painting program 3;200.00 S. Aurora Street - over Six Mile Creek 1;800.00 Contingencies 1;000.00 10,0 40 Less funds available in current budget 3;000.00 Balance needed . 7,000.00 Carried. HUDSON HEIGHTS SEWER DISTRICT: Comm, Conley reported the Water & Sewer Committee recommended the extension of sewer service to serve the Hudson Heights area on South Hill as requested by Mr. Eugene Dennis inasmuch as the construction was undertaken during the time that such service was being extended by the City. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Eugene Dermis for sewer service to serve his development in the Hudson Heights area on South Hill, outside the city limits, be approved subject to the following conditions: That the Town Board shall submit a detailed plan of the proposed sewer district, and submit an agreement covering such services for this Board's consideration. That such sewer service shall be extended through district services to include the Coddington Tavern provided that the owners of the'Tavern will agree, in writing, to furnish a site for a water storage tank, including a right-of-way access to the tank site, to improve water pressure in the South Hill area within the city limits. Carried. WATER AND S-7•JER SERVICES POLICY: Ry Comm,, Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering 2MOLVED, that it is the sense of this Board that a policy of restricting any further extension of water and sewer services beyond established districts be adopted; and it is recommended that such a policy be adopted at a joint meatang of the Common Council and Board of Public Works. Carried. THOMPSON PARK- SIl OLKS: Comm. Yengo reported that many complaints had been received regarding the poor condition of the city's sidewalks around Thompson Park, Since property owners throughout the city have been requested to repair their individual walks, he recommended the city fix these walks. PY Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan IUSOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to finance the cost of replacing the sidewalks around Thompson Park. Carried. GOLF COURSE - RAIN CHECKS: The following action was taken to authorize "rain checks" when necessary at the Newman Golf Course. By Comm, Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Golf Pro at the Newman Municipal Golf Course be authorized to issue to patrons at the golf course who are unable to complete a full nine hole round because of rain or other inclement weather conditions a""rain check" which will entitle the holder to replay the complete round of golf, which had to be cancelled. Carried. p, / 3 _ July 26, 1961 AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on abstract #15 -1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC 14ORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JULY 26, 1961 Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. Donohue-Haltaerson Inc. Dennis, W. E. Dennis, W. E. Jennings, C. B. Morse Chain Co. City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer) City of Ithaca (Police Dept.) Salm, Robert H. & Barbara W. Albanese, A. J. Underwood, F. 0. Lucente, Rocco Newhart, Donald F. & Mary S. Ithaca Catholic Activities, Inc. Hall, Mary Donlon Boronkay, John & Elsie City of Ithaca (General Fund) City of Ithaca (Airport Concession) City of. Ithaca (General Fund) City of Ithaca (General Fund) .�D BY FINANCE Lam_ CAP (I -Al. rr 9N;RaL FU� City of Ithaca , Water Fund Cornell University N Y S Electric & Gas Corp. 3.6o 13.80 50.08 9.4o 254.10 175.00 50.00 4.50 7.70 202.90 3.68 4.70 27.99 30.00 43.19 10.05 38.25 209.19 73.05 2.75 6,o63.52 12,427.o4 ✓ 3 ,668.52 —�" BOARD OF PUBLIC 14ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACAp N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 P.M. August 9, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Conley, Clynes Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich City Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Novak MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BRCOKFIELD ROAD: The Clerk read a letter from seven lot owners of Brookfield Rd. and vicinity expressing their intention to widen the right--of--way of the street to 50 feet provided that the city will assure them it will accept title to it, put in sub -base and pavement and improve the road. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and '1 report. Carried. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT PROPERTY - T40CD STREET: Mayor Smith presented a report by the Planning Board containing its recommendations regarding the property owned by the City School District, at the corner of Wood & Meadow Streets, which it wished to sell and on which it had offered first option to the City of Ithaca. It was recommended that at least part of it be retained for recreational purposes. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Planning Board be referred to the Build- ings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. DRYDEN-CAMPUS ROAD INTERSECTION The Clerk reported that the Council had request- ed the Board to study the congestion of the Dryden -Campus Road intersection, develop traffic control measures for it together with estimated costs of land acquisition, construction and installation. By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. S. AIMY STREET LIGHTING: Supt. Laverty reported the receipt of a plan recommend- ed by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for the improved lighting of S. Albany Street, from State Street to the old city line. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Highway, Garbage & Street Lighting Committee for study and report. Carried. JAMS JACKSON APPOINTMENT: Supt. Laverty recommended the appointment of James Jackson as an equipment operator. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of James Jackson as a motor equipment operator at the rate of $2.11 per hour, the minimum of grade 20 in the compen- sation plan, be approved to become effective August 14, 1961, Carried. TAYLOR PLACE XT/WAY: Supt. Laverty reported the City Attorney had secured a price from Mr. O'Neill in reference to a strip of land needed to improve Taylor Place. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. APPRAISES: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED,'that the Superintendent be authorized to secure the services of J.D. Gallagher, Jr. and Rod Fellows, both of Ithaca, N.Y. to make a comprehensive appraisal of property needed forthe proposed Southwest part at an estimated cost of $250.00 for each appraiser. Carried. CONSSTANCE STARKE APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. dynes RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Mrs. Constance Starke as Senior Account Clerk in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $3602.00 the minimum of grade lj in the Compensation Plan, be approved to become effective August 14, 1961. Carried. - 2 - August 9. 1961 BRIDGE REPAIRS: Comm. Clynes noted the criticism levelled at the Board by Alderman Stallman at the August 2nd. meeting of the Common Council concerning the hiring of a consultant to make a survey of the city's bridges. He took exception to Mr. Stallman's remarks and stated he felt they were entirely with- out foundation. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board endorse Mr. Clynes' feeling in this matter and that this action be called to the attention of Alderman Stallman. Carried. I7NV2I EE EXPMM_-. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that invoice #2119 rendered to Ithaca Agency Inc. in the amount of $893.65 be expunged and that a new invoice in the amount of $714.92 be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE - SV48R RT/WAY AGREEMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes with Ithaca College RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement/for a lo-1-1- sewer right-of-way which has been approved by the City Attorney and City Engineer. Carried. RENWICK HEIGHTS SV49R DISTRICT AGREEMT: Comm. Conley presented a proposed agreement between the City and Renwick Heights Sewer District for sewage disposal service. He reported it had been approved by the City Attorney and he recommend- ed its approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. EARL R. DEN= APPOINN—TMEN _ By Comm. Conley: seconded by Conan. Yengo RESOLVED, that Earl R. Denmark be appointed as Sewage Treatment Plant Operator for a probational period of sixteen weeks at his present salary rate of $1.95 per hour. Carried. JOSEPH MULTA.RI APP0-INTMEW: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Joseph Multari be appointed as a Senior Engineering Aide in the Water & Sewer Division for a probational period of sixteen weeks at his present salary rate of $4,214.00 per annum. Carried. WEST HILL PRESSURE SYSTEM STUDY: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a proposal dated August 10, 1961 submitted by Crandall & Miller, consulting engineers, for a preliminary study and report on the West Hill pressure system be accepted. Carried. LECCE CCHSTRUCTII,ON CO. - FINAL PAYMENT• By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the retained percentage on Contract #3 of the Sewage Treatment Plant in the amount of $3o384.30 be released to the Lecce Construction Company, Inc. on August 19. 1961 in accordance with the terms of the contract. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on audit abstract #16-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PTTBLIC 'HORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOTTNTS RECETVA"BLE AUGUST 9, 1.961 Paul. Nelson 5.00 •. Dennis, W. E. 4.40 - Hull Heating and Plumbing 9.60 - City of Ithaca (Van Natta Pumping Station) 714.92 - City of Ithaca (Water Dept.) 164.64 Cornell University 1,149.70 - Guyer, Lucile 3.70 Chase, Le Grand, Jr. 2.35 Ainslie, Harry 2.35 Krizek, Robert, Sr. 2.35 - Breault, John A. 2.35 - Knapo, Adaline 8.09 - Hyers, Lewis and Marguerite 1.9.08 - Shippos, Vivian J. 287.95 - Mc Cray, Donald P. &- Viola 14. 122.21 - Taber, Jos®sh P. & Verna H. 2.35 l City of Ithaca U355) 13,286.07 -T) BY TNANCE COP?TTITTEE GZk-�o BOARD CF PUBLIC T40RKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA* N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p,m. PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Alderman - Hart Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Novak Pickering, Conley, Clynes NW-2: Minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved. August 23, 1961 BIDS - CHEMCAL Ste_ The following bids on purchase of a chemical spreader were received, opened and read by the Clerk: 'NAM CF BIB Tarrant Mfg. Co. TYPE OR MAKE AN= OFNFIT ETD Big Scottie 1,941.34 2 10 1902.51 J.C. Georg Constr. Equipment Hi -Way Model CF 2,840.00 Stevenson Equipment Co. Fcac Model 8557 2,990.00 Walter M. Roberts Enterprises Baughman Auger 2,825.19 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for 246.00 2594.00 2990.00 725.19 2100.00 study and report. Carried. N.Y_ TE`PHONE CO. BOOR'HS: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. Telephone Company renewing its request to install outdoor telephone booths in the City, one at City Hall building, one at the Post Office and another in front of the telephone business office on E. Buffalo Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. AIRPORT PARK CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from John W. Saunders requesting renewal of his concession agreement at the airport park marina for the l9f2 season with its present terms and conditions. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. E. SHORE MARINA Z The Clerk read a letter from the Town of Ithaca advising it will hold a public hearing on September 7th. for the purpose of re -zoning, from Residence District R 9 to Business District E, the land on E. Shore Drive now owned by Leonard Liberman and on which he plans to construct boat marina facilities. Mayor Smith advised that adjoining property owners in the City have registered opposition to the proposed marina, because of resulting noise, traffic hazards, etc. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to write to the Town Board and the Ithaca Regional Planning Board advising them of the opposition registered by city residents adjacent to Mr. Libermants property. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA - USE CF CITY DUMP: Supt, Laverty reported receipt of a letter from the Town of Ithaca concerning its continued use of the City dump. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Highway, Street Lighting & Garbage Committee for study and report. Carried. I GPM STEM PMM JI : Pat Corcoran as owner of the Ithaca Photo Supply Compaay, 105 West Green Street, appeared and registered a complaint about the condition of the Vest Green Street parking lotl adjacent on the west to his store. He submitted photos showing overgrown shrubbery, weeds, trash, pot holes and oil patches in the pavement. He also called attention to the inadequate lighting of the lot and requested some improvements be made there. Supt. Laverty stated that improved lighting for the lot is presently under consideration. The other complaints were referred to the Superintendent for action, F .. 2 - August 23, 1961 AIRPORT PARK MARINA RENT: The Clerk reported that the holder of a berthing permit for slip fr50 at the airport park marina owed $75.00 for rental of this slip and that he had been unable to collect it to date. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be requested to institute an action against the boat owner and proceed with legal action to attach the boat for the unpaid rent due to the City of Ithaca. Carried, OFFICE PERSONNEL Supto lAverty eported that due to resignations of Leon H. Newham, Principal Clerk in the Water Department, and the retirement of Wm. J. Ryan, Principal Clerk in the Department of Public Works, a realignment and consolidation of office personnel in the General Fund and Water & Sewer Division had been put into effect. He requested Board approval thereof. B.y Comm. Yengo% seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that a new administrative division be established to be headed by an Office Manager, a position which is hereby established at grade 22 in the Com- pensation Plan subject to approval of the Civil Service Commission; and that the Cm mon Council be requested to approve this new set up. Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET BRIDGE: City Engineer Cass reviewed the present deteriorating condition of the floor decking on the South Aurora Street bridge. He advised that inasmuch as it had been built by the State, under contract, as a part of con- struction of the Tuning Fork project he had contacted State officials about its condition and had been informed that it was the city's responsibility to repair it. He recommended its repair by the city before bad weather conditions. He reported that there is approximately $3,000.00 in the current budget for bridges but that it is unknown if this will be sufficient to do the job. Mayor Smith stated that the State which had been requested to participate in the cost of the repairs had advised the city that such participation is not permitted by law. By Comm, Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the City Engineer be approved; that the immediate repair of the bridge be authorized; and if additional funds are needed the Mayor be authorized to call a special meeting of the Board to consider the muter. Carried. CAYUGA INLET WALL., Engineer Cass reported that a section of the Cayuga Inlet Wall between State & Seneca Streets which had been built by the State in 1907 or 1908 had shown signs of a 5« movement in the past four months. He reported that State officials disclaimed any responsibility in the matter and that he had therefore requested Mr. Boldish, an engineer from the Binghamton Bridge Company, to examine the wall and present an estimate of the cost of replacing the wall with steel sheet piling. Mayor Smith reported that the adjacent property had been under lease for several years to the R,J, Bruce Service Station as an off-street parking lot and that Mr, Bruce had been requested to vacate the premises, pending further action. STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported that the City has a set of design plans for construction of a steel arch bridge on Stewart Avenue over Cascadilla Creek. He stated they were prepared several years ago by Modjeski & Masters and are currently being reviewed to determine if any changes are needed. Gomm. Clynes requested that this information be conveyed to the Finance Committee of the Council so that it will be informed thereon in preparing a budget for 1962. SOUTH AMINY STREET LIGHTING: Comm. Pickering recommended approval of a proposal dated August 3, 1961 received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for additional street lighting on South Albany Street at an increased annual cost of $593.50 from funds included in the current year for the balance of 1961. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the installation of 17 new 10 ,000 lumen street lights with 500 feet of additional circuit on South Albany Street be approved which will eliminate 4 - 6,000 and 6 - 2,500 lumens lights now installed there. Carried. BROOKFIELD ROAD By Comm, Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board approves acceptance of title to Brookfield Road as a city street in accordance with Rules & Regulations of the Board of Public Works, subject however to receipt of a deed thereto which must be approved by the City gineer and City Attorney. Carried. HUDSON HEIMS ANNEXAT_ION: Mayor Smitb reported receipt of a petition signed by residents of the Hudson Heights and Coddington Road areas outside the city limits indicating their desire to become annexed to the City of Ithaca contingent upon making satisfactoryarrangements with respect to services to be provided by the City. It contained fourteen signatures. He recommended the appointment of a committee to discuss the matter with interested parties. A V BOARD OF PUBLIC UORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECETVABLE AUGUST 23, 1961 Tompkins County $ 2.52 Pioneef Tree Service 2.00 Hanna, Kay 23.72 Ithaca College 24,98 South Hill Fact. 15.76 Tompkins County 47.34 Tompkins County Hospital 119.26 City of Ithaca 225.66 Sidney Bernstien 13.07 Mignardi, C. & C. K. 178.15 McNeil, Keith 15.97 Hewitt, Fay D. 11.00 Rhodes, H. T. Dr. 10.00 Leonardo, Frank 10.00 City of Ithaca 50.00 City of Ithaca 4.50 Cornell. Univerpi.ty 39.00 Furman, DeForest. 7.00 Brewer & Brown 1.00 Albanese Plumbing & Heating 42.00 Jamieson & McKinney Co. 10.00 Donohue _ Halverson Co. Inc. 77.00 Hull Hem,ting & Pluiabing Inc. 122.00 APPROVED BY FINANCE COTIf'ITTED GENERAL FUND: N Y S Electric & Gas Corp Arnold Tolles City - Water & Sewer Fund 1�, 680.90 19.80 2,763.56 -3- August 23, 1961 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Common Council and the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca be requested to appoint five members from each body respectively to serve with five members from the Board of Public Works as a Committee to discuss the matter with a committee of five citizens from the areas affected. Carried. FRED DEMLEY: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Frederiok Dooley, sewage plant operator, be authorized to attend a grade II Sewage Treatment Plant Operator course to be given in Niagara Falls, New York by the N.Y. State Department of Health with the understanding that his attendance will be at city expense and that the cost include a $20.00 registration fee plus his room and board while there. Carried. WATER BILL EXFIING, ED: Comm. Conley reported that invoice #1482 in the amount of $225.30 which was rendered on April 27. 1960 to Mrs. Nash covered water & sewer services to a vacant lot owned by her and recommended that the charge be with- held until such time as the services might be used. By Comm. Conley: seconded by'Comm. Yengo. RESOLVED, that invoice #1482, dated April 27, 1960, rendered to Mrs. Nash, 106 E. Lincoln Street, in the amount of $225.30 be expunged. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the proposal received from M.A. Bongiovanni for the installation of a hydraulically operated plug valve in the sludge line at the Sewage Treatment Plant in an amount of $1140.00 be accepted; and that payment thereof be author- ized from the Sewage Treatment Plant Construction Fund as approved by the City Controller. Carried. DRYDEN -_CAMPUS ROAD INTERSECTION: By Comm, Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare plans for the widening and improvement of the Dryden - Campus Road intersection as requested by the Common Council and include an item in the 1962 budget for this work. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: Seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #17 - 1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned.✓� Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD CF PUBLIC ?rAORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY CIF ITHACA, N.Y, Special Meeting WOO P.M. PRESENT: Mayor + Smith Commissioners -'Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes. Aldermen - Hart, Stallman, Miller Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean September 5, 1961 XVUT : The Mayor called attention to a resolution adopted by the Board on August 23rd. providing for the appointment of a committee to discuss the possible annexation of the Hudson Heights and Coddington Road areas to the City of Ithaca. He suggested that it was the intent to have a committee of five members represent- ing the City and five to represent the Town Board and area residents* making a total of 10 members rather than the twenty provided for in the resolution re- corded in the minutes. He presented and read a proposed resolution to effect this change. Cana. Clynes objected to the change. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the resolution on page 3 of the minutes of August 23rd. regarding the appointment of the above mentioned committee be and hereby is rescinded; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee of five to include the Water and Sewer Committee of the Board of Public liforks and two members of the Comm Council to meet with a committee of five�to be appoint- ed by Ithaca Town Supervisor, representing the Ithaca Town Board and residents of the Hudson Heights - Coddington Road area to discuss the possibility of this area being annexed to the City. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Clynes Motion Carried. CAYQGA INLET WALLi Engineer Cass reviewed the condition of the west side of Cayuga Inlet Wall, between State and Seneca Streets, and stated that it had continued to show a movement of about 5 inches during the past four to five months. He advised that the ground back of the wall continues to show a settlement and that the surest way to correct the existing condition is to install interlocking steel sheet piling back of the wall and remove the wall. Coma. Clynes reported that the estimated cost of the Engineer's proposal is $401000.00. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to approy riate the sum of $40,000.00 to finance the cost of repairing the west wall of Cayuga Inlet, from State to Seneca Street, as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on re- pairing the aforementioned section of the Cayuga Inlet Wall, subject to approval thereof by the Common Council; and that the Board urge the Council to take prompt action on this request due to emergency nature of the work. Carried. During a discussion of the matter Engineer Cass reported that the original wall had been built by the State of New York in 1907 or 1908 but that all efforts to have the State assume responsibility for its repair at this time have failed. Mayor Smith pointed out the need for hasty action because delay may cause the wall to fall in the Inlet and thereby add to the cost by having to remove the wall and fill from the Inlet. The matter of making further efforts to have the State assume responsibility for repair of the wall was discussed at some length. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the entire matter be referred to the City Attorney for his con- tinued efforts to get the Statae-ro participate in the cost of repairing this section of the wall. Carried. - 2 - September 5. 1961 STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Comm. Clynes reported, for the information of members of the Council, that the Board expects to be ready to take bads in November for reconstruction of the Stewart Avenue Bridge, over Cascadil]a Creek, at an estimated cost of $2000,000,00 During a discussion of the matter it was pointed out that acquisition of some land from Chi Phi Fraternity for this project will be necessary. 3y Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate with phi Phi Fraternity for acquisition of whatever land will be necessary in connection with reconstruction of this bridge. Carried. RELOCATING WATER FACILiTTIES: Supt, Laverty requested permission to present to the Board a contract with N.Y.S, Department of Public Works for relocating water facilities in eomection with Route #13 relocation within the city limits. Permission was granted and he presented a formal contract in an estimated amount of not to exceed $900.00. He recommended approval of the contract. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract between the City of Ithaca and N.Y.S. Department of Public Works in an estimated amount of not to exceed $900,00 for the relocation of water facilities in connection with relocation of route 1013 (Rosemary Lane east to the city line) be and hereby is approved; and that the 11:ayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Carried, ,4 Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY Or ITHACA, NEea YORK Regular Meeting $:30 p.m. September 13, 1961 PRESENT 7-11:iyor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Tanga, Pickering, Clynes Aldermen - Hart, Beldini Supt . of Public Works - Levemrty Engineer - Cass Forester - B eker Controller - 14einstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - sunk City Atty - HINU Minutes of the preceding meeting, as amended September 5th, and the minutes of the special meeting held on September 3th. be approved. G&RAQ LATTIN WkTER SE07CE: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Gerald W. Lattin advising that imrsesed Water pressure in the East Hill area will force hire to imtell a pressure regulator on his water service estimated to cost between $30.00 and $40.00. He felt the city should stand part of this cost as he was in no war responsible for this problem. By Came. Yengo: seconded by Comma. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water d Seger Committee for in.. vestigation and report. Carried. AUM Pan MAC The Clerk reported that a total of 96 ber£hing slips had been rented at the municipal airport park marina for the 1961 season, leavimg a total of 12 available at this time. He advised that about 6 additional inquiries bad been received for information about this year and next year. ,UD-TAA4 PARK BOAT DOCKS: The Clerk them reported that 36 boat docks had been leased at Stewart Psrk for the 1961 season and that he had received an inquiry from one of the present lease holders there as to Whether or not they will be available for the 1962 season. A lengthy discussion ensued so to the proper course of action to take in respect to these docks at this time. Cana. YOW urged their discontinwannce and reeommaded that the Board consider the development of an additional canal at the airport marine. Alderman Baldiid suggested that consideration be given to the loss of revenue at Stewart Park, resulting from this action, until such time as the additional canal can be finished. 1byw Smith stated he felt the docks should be discontinued as soon as possible. He agreed with Alderman Baldini's point of view. however, he felt that mucus boat owners might be deprived of a place to dock their boats. By Cease. Yengo: seconded by Comma. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Clerk's report on boating facilities at the airport park marina and Stewart Park be referred to the Buildings d Grounds Committee for study; and that the C-c amaittee report back to the Board with its recommendation regarding the construction of a now canal at the marine. Carried. By Comm. Zemgo: seconded by Cann. Pickering RESOLVED, that docking facilities at Stewart Park be discontinued after the 1961 boating season and that the Clerk be direeted to notify all current lease holders there of this. AYES: 2 - Yengo, Pickering NM: 2 - Clynes, Egan To decide the matter Neyor Smith voted in the negative. Motion lost. JOAIri STCU !3j ABy Comm. Clyne: seconded by Comma. Ya go RESOLVED, that the provisional appointtma t of Mrs. Jean Stoughton as an Account Clark -Typist, in the Department of Public Nbrks - Genwal Fund, at an*annua2 salary of $39079.00, the x1rA m m. of grade 11 in the Compensation Plan, be approved to be effective as of Septakemr 1. 1961. Carried. IULLIAK E. S&UN ARPOTIfl'lrp ; By Comma. Clynes: seconded by Cam. Yengo F SOLVED, that the provisional appointment of William S. Selnman as a Junior Engineering Aide in the City Engineer's offices at an annual salary of $3330.00, the mininum of grade 13 in the Compensation Plan, be approved to become effective on September 18, 1961. Carried. BOARD nF PUBLIC NORKS PROCEFDTTdr,S ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPTEMBER 1.3, 1�,61. Chase, Le Grand & Irene K. Lunn, Harry R. & M. Christine Ithaca College lly Hooton, William & Eva A. City of Ithaca _ General Fund (City Hall.) City of Ithaca - General Fund Rubens, Louis Tyler, Frank Tomokihs, Irene R. Masters, Angelo & Mary Moore, Clyde B. Stal.lman, Arthur C. Mineah, George K. & Mary H. Hull Heating & Plumbing Col Trumansburg Central School Nelson, Paul City of Ithaca _ General. Fund City of Ithaca - General. Fund City of Ithaca _ General Fund 14orusty & Son, Plumbing; & Heating Jamieson -Mc Kinney Co., Inc. Bull Heating & Plumbin- Co., Inc. Donohue -Halverson Co., Inc. Albanese Plumbin- & Heating Furman, De Forrest AP'R(`V'E_) BY FTNATIC' COT^T�TTT :E #� 107.50 96.50 . 32.18 10.76 122.08 161.56 8.09 271.80 7.83 10.39 7.99 56.76 172.35 27.45 6.82 6.00 126.18 96.59 65.62 32.00 20.00 nS.So 19.nn 50 8.00 - 2 - September 13, 1961 '%Y.S. ELEHE & QAS STORAGE BUILDING: Supt. Laverty presented and reviewed a letter from N.Y. Electric & Gas Corp. consenting to the city's use of the south- easterly portion of the "Storage Building" on the west side on Cascadilla Creek and at the north end of First Street for the purposes of garaging, servicing, repairing buses and other trucks or equipment. In giving its consent it was requested that the City reimburse the Company for any increase in Fire and 'Extended coverage insurance or any other forms of insurance incurred by reason of the city's use thereof. The City was also requested to assume all risk of loss or damage to its buses, trucks, or other equipment and property so garaged and stored. He recommended approval of the agreement. By Ceram. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan FESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to sign its acceptance on behalf of the City; and that the Council be requested to provide the necessary insurance. Carried. MARJORIE SNIT14 _rtATER SERVICE: Supt. Laverty reviewed the letter received from Marjorie Smith regarding unsatisfactory water pressure in the service to her house at 1112 Hector Street, He reported that a detailed hydraulic survey of the Test hill systems is currently ' being made. Pendi the results of the survey the dater D .., nQ y apartment installed new controls when it was determined the magnetic switch in the Hector Street Station was not turning on the water pump, and he stated he would advise Mrs. Smith accordingly. LDS - CHEMICAL Ste: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Coma. Clynes RESOLVED, that the loin bid received from the 'Tarrant ft. Company in the total net amount of $1,902.51 for purchase of a chemical spreader be accepted. Carried. CITY DUMP FEES: By Corm. Pickering: seconded by Cam. Clynes RESOLVED, that a fee of $410.00 for the seed half of the year 1961 be established for the use of the city dump by the Town of Ithaca, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a fee for continued use of the dump for the year 1962 be established at $1,200.00 each for the Town of Ithaca and the Village of Cayuga Heights, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to notify both units of government of this change so that, if desired, other arrangements may be made. Carried. CHM & BMW apowi &Wineer Casa reported that plans and contract documents have been prepared for reconstruction of the Inlet tall with steel sheet piling and that bids thereon have been advertised to be received on September 27th. He reported that repair of the South Aurora Street bridge awaits delivery of material. He estimated it would take about ten days to complete this work. He reported that painting of Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek has been started by the contractor. .AIRS= F .CcW=21; Comm. Yengo reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committe is completely satisfied with the operation of the concession at the airport park marina by John W. Saunders, the present concessionaire. He reported that W. Saunders has acted ss the city's agent in collection of rentals and helped in many wars to promote good will for the city among users of the marina. He reo `ad renewal of his concession for the 1962 season under its same terms and conditions. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm;. Clynes RESOLVED, the agreement between John W. Saunders and the City of Ithaca for the airport park concession be renewed for the 1962 season under its present terms and conditions. Unanimously Carried. A : By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on audit abstract #18-1961 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. vaa a aw • On motion the meeting was adjourned. ` Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Regular sleeting PRESENT: 1',!yor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Aldermen - Baldini fttorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works Psst. to Supt. - Rich Engineer - Cass '3rester - B aker Clerk - Blean BOARD OF FUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACt, N.Y. 4:30 p.m. Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Clynes - Laverty September 27, 1961 N NCTTES; Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - CAYUGf, INLET W IL: The following bids on furnishing and installing inter- locked steel sheet piling and removing existing concrete retaining wall from the west bank of Cayuga Inlet, between State and Seneca Street, were received, opened and read by the Clerk: NAME OF BIDDER TQ-TPL BID H.D. Besemer $31,958.40 Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Co., Inc. 34,350.00 w,1. E. Bouley Co., Inc. 45,478.68 Tree Standard Engineering Corp. 41,511.00 "Les" Strong, Inc. 35,661.60 The Superintendent recommended that the bids be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and report thereon to the Board at a special meeting to be held prior to the next regular Council meeting. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report thereon at a special meeting to be held on Nbnday, October 2, 1961 at 4:30 p.m, Carried. DEED - CAMELL AVENUE, WEST_OKNOLL & NORTH T1, LOR� PLACE: The Clerk reported receipt of a deed from James S. Knapp conveying portions of Campbell Avenue, Westwood Knoll and North Taylor Place to the City for street purposes. The City Attorney advised he had checked and approved the description. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the deed as presented be accepted and ordered filed. Carried. SALTY B� EE APPmnmr: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Sally Beebee as an Account Clerk - Typist in the Water & Sewer Division, at an annual salary of $3,079.00. the minimum of grade A in the Compensation Plan, be approved to become effective as of September 27, 1961; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. ENGINEERtS REPORT:, Engineer Cass reported on the following projects: Stewart Avenue Bridge: Painting of Stewart Avenue Bridge over Fall Creek by con- tractor completed. E. State Street: Blacktopping of E. State Street completed. Gravel Basing - Adams Street: Nearing completion and then work crew will move to the 200 block of S. Titus Avenue. S. Aurora Street Bridge: Deck repair underway and expect to have it completed the latter part of next week. BOARD OF PUBLIC ' ORKS PROCEEDTIIGS n' ACCOUNTS RECIETVT BLE SEPTE14BER 27, 1.961 Tompkins County (hospital.) 2,367.66 -' East State St. Ext. Water District 89.01 .- Coddington Road Water District 97,22,-" Trumansburg Road Water District 1,102.97-" North East dater District 392.77-- Northeast Water District 168.34-- Trumansburg Central School 6.20 City of Ithaca (Youth Bureau) 3.30- Cornell University 10.00- City of Ithaca (Rohrer) 50.OG- - City of Ithaca (Police Dept) 4.50 VcKinneys Water District 226.50-" Triangle Shoe Co. Inc. 10.00 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. 18.75 — - 2 September 27, 1961 GERALD LATTIN W NER SERVICE: Comm. Yengo recommended that no action be taken on a letter received from W. Gerald Lattin at the last meeting regarding in- stallation of a pressure regulator on his water service. Aest. Supt. Rich advised that an increase which became necessary in the capacity of the East Ithaca water system, the same as in other locations in the City, required the installation of pressure regulators in some cases by property owners. Upon direct inquiry from Comm. Reulein, Mr. Rich agreed that the increase in capacity was brought about in part by increased demand from users outside the city who are served through the East Ithaca system. 9y Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering F]SOLVED, that no action be taken on the letter received from Mr. Lattin. AIES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINED: 1 - Reulein Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering '-%MLVED, that water invoice f`22220 dated September 1, 1961, and rendered to the Trumansburg Central School in the amount of $6.82 be expunged; and that a corrected invoice in place thereof in the amount of $6.20 be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ODIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes IMSOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the on audit abstract #'19-1961 be approved for payment; be approved and ordered rendered. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Finance Committee as listed and that the bills receivable Carried. -Q- 4,L, 4"�— Geo. k. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACF , N.Y. Special Meeting 4:30 p.m, October 2, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Clynes Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich 'Engineer - Cass Acting Clerk - Weinstein BIDS - CAYUGA INLET WALL: Mayer Smith announced that this special meeting had been called to take action on the bids received at the last meeting for reconstruction of the Cayuga Inlet Wall, from State to Seneca Street. Supt. Laverty reported that an investigation of the low bidder in- dicates that he has the proper equipment and personnel to perform the required work. He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by H.D. Besemer in the total amount of $31,958.40 be and hereby is accepted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the city subject to approval of the performance bond by the City Attorney; and that the Council be requested to proceed with the necessary financing. Unanimously Carried, On motion the meeting was adjourned. Fred Weinstein Acting City Clerk BOARD OF IDUBLIC WORKS nR0CE7 DTNGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 11, 1961 South Hill Ext. ',Water Dist. Me Neill, Keith Cornell University City of Ithaca Y. M. C. A. Triphammer Road at Old Country Club Brooks, Tracy City of Ithaca (Police Dept) City of Ithaca (General Fund) Acacia Frat. Beraducci, Romeo Clark, M. G. and. Florence Margaret Ward an Mc Pherson Bldg_;. Country Club of Ithaca Freeman, Ruth and. Harrop First rational Bank Lucente, Rocco Rucente, Rocco Lucente, Rocco Camnagnolo, Guy and Benedetto Village of Odessa City of Ithaca (Bus Drivers) Cornell University Durling, R,ith and Clarence Hanna, Kay City of Ithaca (DPW) Bangs, Frank Brewer and Brown Donohue Halverson Co., Inc. Furman, De Forrest Failings Hull Heating and Plumbing Jamieson Me Kinney Co., Inc. Morusty and Son Sigman Phi Epsilon Fiori, Ralph State Street Methodist Church Reddick, Beatrice Feldman, Harold and Margaret APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 35.19 14.47 2.35 11.79 24.21 2.76 4.24 3.42 12.80 38.72 6.20 8.09 3.07 58.14 10.39 18.o6 2.35 2.35 1.96 215.55 17173 277.44 46.99 7.99 38.66 101.27 7.00 1.00 14.00 14.00 25.50 192.00 20.00 33.00 8.09 155.00 38.61 2.35 8.09 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY CF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. resent: Mayor - Smith Commissioners -Egan, Yengo, Pickering, Clynes 1,1dermen - Hart, Baldini l.ttorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty l�sst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - B aker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean October 11, 1961 MINUTES: The minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on October 2nd. were duly approved. SUMMIT ;VENUE: The Clerk read a letter from Keith McNeill, resident of Ithaca 1partments, Inc.. requesting the City to reconsider and contemplate taking over Summit Avenue as a City street either (1) "as is," with a dead-end or (2) making it a through street should the end lot be donated by Ithaca Apartments, Inc. for such purpose. L.,_. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report thereon. Carried. Ff'IL OLEAN.,UP 14SEKL On recommendation of the Superintendent it was moved by Comm. Yengo, seconded by Comm. Clynes and carried that the week of October 16-20 be designated as "Fall Clean Up Week" during which time all refuse and materials placed at the curb will be picked up on the regular garbage collection days. WORK PROGRESS REPORT: Engineer Cass.presented his report on progress of current projects as follows: S. Aurora Street Bridge: Expected to be completed and opened by tomorrow. Second & Adams Street - Work on gravel basing in progress and nearing completion. Sears Street Curb - Work started. Cayuga Inlet Wall - In getting started on this work it was found that the original wall had not been built as anticipated. A six-foot wide concrete footer had been located which will result in relocation of the steel sheet piling. Mayor Smith commended the Public Works department and its staff on the work progrm report. He complimented them particularly on the South Aurora Street bridge proje;dt which he noted was being rushed to completion even though from a bystanders viewpoint it might appear to be moving slowly. He noted it will be completed two days ahead of schedule. X doeg-raA4 / M' _ "r PARK NG: Comm. Pickering reported that in a recent visit to Hartford, Conn. he noticed that ilight parking for more than three hours on the city's streets is prohibited and it has done a lot to solve the problem of 0&k=vhjft parking there. Mayor Smith stated he felt this would not be the solution here because Ithaca's topography prevents many home owners from building even a driveway to get their cars off the street, CAPITrL IM 0MZNr MM M: Supt. Laverty reported that the City Engineer has a proposed capital improvement program for the General Fund nearly completed and that the Water & Sewer Division is working on its program. He predicted both will be ready for presentation at a special Board meeting prior to the 25th. AUK By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the France Committee as listed on audit abstract #20-1961 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. ar ied. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blears City Clerk BOARD OF .RIBLIC WORKS PROCEEDIMS CITY OF ITHACA , N.Y. Special Meeting f` 0 p.m. PRE -SENT: Mayor - Smith ;,"e'.: 1 . . ; R` Commissioners - Egan " euleiii, Yengo, Clyz4's Attorney - Johnson T' Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Superintendent --Rich.. Engineer - Cass Controller - Weinstein Asst. PUriner. - Bonner Clerk - Blean October 19, 1961 e Mayor Smith announced that he had called this special meeting to review a pro- posed 6-year (1962-66) capital improvement program. Supt. Laverty reported that it will be necessary to hire an inspector to supervise the installation of sewers in the Renwick Heights Sewer District and he requested consent to have ttie natter considered at this meeting. Unanimous approval Was given. He then explained that the inspector would be hired at the expense of the Seger District as provided for in the agreement and he recommended that I*. Rich be given authority to select a suitable inspector. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Come. Clynes RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that Yr. Rich be authorized to secure the services of a suitable inspector to supervise the installation of sewers in the Renwick Heights Seaver District with the understanding that he be hired at the expense of the District. Carried. CAPITAL IN= = PROGRAM: Engineer Cass presented and reviewed a capital inwovement program covering items in the General Fund in accordance with a schedule as filed herewith. He reviewed each program by calendar years. He felt the item of $23,000 for repairing Lake'Street bridge in 1962 was unwise and estimated the cost of a new bridge at $118,000.00. He recommended deferring the repairs and replacing the bridge in 1963 and further recommended reducing the load limit pending it's replacement. It was the unanimous opinion of those present that the Engineer's recommendation be approved and the $23,000 for Lake Street bridge was deleted. Other changes in the 1962 program eliminated $409000 for design of a parking structure and added $1,000 for developement of Taylor Place. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Raulein RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and Superintendent be authorized to negotiate for the purchase of land needed to widen Taylor Place up to a maximum, of $1,000. Comm. Clynes opposed the action because the amount is in excess of its appraised value and may set up a bad precedent. AYES: 3 NAYS: 1 - Clynes Carried. The amended total for 1962 was then approved at $591,600.00. The 1963 program was amended by deleting $400,000 for a parking structure and adding$118,000 for Lake Street bridge thereby making a corrected total of $279 , 4W. OO. The 1964 program was approved as submitted in the total amount of $269,370.00. .The 1965 program was amended by deleting $30,000 for arterial right -of -moray costs and approved at $265.470.00. The 1966 program.was amended by deleting $400,000 for a parking structure and approved at 396,170.00. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes: RESOLVED, that the Capital Improvement Program for the years 1962-1966 be approved and referred to the Planning Board for consideration as follows: 1962 $5911600.00 1963 279,400.Oo 1964 269,370.00 1965 265,470.00 1966 •396;170.00 Total $108029010.00 Carried. L CITY OF ITHACA CAPITAL IMPROVEKWr PROGRAM Water & Sewer Division Revised 1962 - CAPITAL IMPROVEM qT PROGRV Sewer 1. South Hill Interceptor 2. South Aurora Street 3. East Buffalo Street 4. Taylor Place 5. Waite Avenue Total Sewer Water 1. West Hill Tank 2. South Hill Tank 3. Taylor Place Waterline Total Water TOTAL WATER & SEWER 1962 1963 - CAPITAL D,1PRC}VK,,1121T PROGRAM Sewer 1. Fourth Street Trunk Sewer 2. South Hill Terrace Sewer Total Sewer Water 1. Thurstan Avenue Waterline Total Water TOTAL WATER & SEWER 1963 1964 - CAPITAL IMPROVMIMT PRO&". Sewer 1. Linn Street Sewer 2. Thurstan Avenue Sewer 3. Willard Way Sewer Total Sewer Water 1. Install 1 pmap at Van Nattas Total Water TOTAL WATER & SEWER 1964 26,750.00 25,600.00 12,000.00 2,600.00 $4, $' 79,500.00 74,500.00 2,700.00 44,200.00 9,7$5.00 22,500.00 $,$05.00 4,400.00 $,310oOO 10,000.00 71,837.00 156,700.00 236,200.00 53,985.00 22,500.00 76,485.00 21,515.00 10,000.00 31,515.00 CITY OF ITHACA CAPITAL I14PROVEMENT PROGRAM Water & Sewer Division 'Revised (Continued) 1965 - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Sewer 1. Columbia Street Sewer 12,600.00 2. Hector Street Sewer 33,240.00 TOTAL SEKER 1965 45,840.00 1966 - CAPITAL I.AiT'ROVE-1ENT PROGRAM Sewer 1. Stewart Avenue Sewer 32360.00 2. Hudson Street Sewer 30,800.00 TOTAL Saves 1966 34,160.00 CITY OF ITHACA 1962-1966 CAPTTOL 1MPR0VE11jEN7 PROGRAM y PROJECT SMIARY SHEET Public Works (2) Div. City Engineer (3) Rep. Officer L.H. Cass (4) Title City Engineer (5) Date Oct. Year Project Title Estimated Financing Months Length of Use- Remarks Cost Method Construction ful Life Period 1961 Rebuild E. Green Sto parking lot Curb & Gutter program Gravel Base Existing Streets Gravel Base New Streets D.P.W. Storage Yard Remodel Waite Boathouse Machine Paving Program Concrete 'Nall - Terrace Place Addition to Marina Canal Repave Dryden Rd.- Bryant Ave. to Ithaca Rd. Bridge Replacement - Lake St. Arterial Right of Way Costs Continued development at Airport Park Total for 1961 51300 C. Rev, 20 Completed in 1961 15,000 C. Rev. 30 Completed in 1961 10,000 C. Rev. 25 Completed in 1961 243?000 C. Rev, 25 Postponed to 1962-63 3,000 C. Rev. 50 Partly Completed 83200 C. Revs, 20 Completed in 1961 17,114 4.,000 C, C. Rev. Rev. 15-20 25 Completed in Completed in 1961 1961 45�000 Rev. Bond 25 Postponed to 1962 30,000 C. Rev. 25 Indefinitely postponed 103,000 Bond 50 To be repaired in 1962 to 1962 175,000 Bond 5c Postponed done in 1961 20,000 Co Rev. 50 Part $460, 614 .1e_. _ Year Project Title Estimated Financing i':onths Length of Cost i':Z�thod Construction Uscful Lie Remarks .� ca 1962 Repaving of Dryden Rd. - Maple ve, to City Line ".000 2 25 Bridge Replacement - Stewart Ave 203,')OC F;c. ?. 7 50 Bridge Replacement - S, CLY_Ugd St, --��► dge-Repeii s -Leks— D.P.W. Storage Building - -= i Curb &Gutter program -JO C, H-V 30 Gravel Base - existing streets '.�.000 C- Hev� 2 25 Gravel Base - new streets 2': - J _ . >[ D.P.W. storage yard ;,GGO G. :;v. i 50 Cont. development - Airport Park ,2,000 C. :cqv. 50 Machine Paving Program 16,';OO _ F ev � ? -Zagign - Par -king Strur.turP ;^ Develop street - Taylor P- ace norther";_ from Hook Pl. 6. JCO ;; 's . 3 50 Develop street - Brookfield Rd. Cliff St. to Fall View Terr. 2,'00 C cv, 2 50 Storm sewer - Hector St. 4.,?(,0 .c ✓ 1 50 Widen - E. Buffalo Sty 2 7 Arterial Right of Way Ccsts , ; " C'CO E- A. 50 Addition to marina canal ; " > ' s, v._ .3ora 9 Tot�41 for sgl.10O0 Postponad "-To be repaired Postpone indefinitely k H X4 O v OD O, V'l W cc), a n n n n n n n n n g C] . ...... . . . . . • • • pk�•NNNNNw N NW P- J In O O vt NA \A A `N N O 11 7�. • Y .Y�:v.ti4,,.}' t - '`7{ -- — �i�i_13»ro �. _„. �,x". ;.... -.•.. _... ;- -, - - .-:.. ..' ..,. .'i-.- .T,. .a.C. 'r'v.' .Y".�-t,t�4' f- - } ,.{,-.t • _.. ... . _. ... � . f. 1 rp k .?•+ -. s. �# �'•` Oaf-a'4`�• }'S�.�G°.1, 4y ^iS7,t, --ect - r F- `t"�'s,sr Lr .t .� "t s� ♦ 3i?4� S ..,r"� s $ _ i1V114m n•'� -„+:. H > ��;,.�a,^.z �.%3'I��,�3�•ry.���`Z+�•" .,Year. Project Title Estimated Financing COMM tVactioa : hei gth Cost Method 'Period *Taetul Lice { Reairka 1963 Repave - Be State Ste -69yOW C. Rev. 4 25 Pbatpcne-�e.to Orban Regal Bridge replaosasnt - Momboe Ste 49;� Bond 3 50 Pbstpoae ;indefinitely Widen - Dey 5% 21,500 C. Rev. 2 15 j Repave Thurston Ave. - Bridge to Barton Place 42,700 C. Have 2 15 Rebuild ,Proape ct Ste- Turner Pl. ` to Aurora St. 380200 C. Reve 3 25 Gravel Baas - New Streets 109000 C. Rowe 2 25 Gravel Bare - Ssiating Streets 10,000 Co Reve 2 25 j Curb & Outter Prograa 15,000 C. Rev. 2 30 t D.P.W.. Storage Yard 3,000 C. Rev. 1 50 Machine Paving Prograal 15,000 C. Rev- 2 15 — 20 —11 RA*b as VW Costs Cont.. devalopaat - Airport Park -6ridge replace4W&J - hake, g)4 Total for 1963 Notti...-..� 4561y4W 27�, d{00 n 0 50 tro (1964) Year Project, Title Fsti-,.zted Financing. ::onth Length of. Cost Ee:thoc Construction Useful Life remarks Period 1964 Repaving of State St.-51.,d00 G. Rey. ? 25 Postpone due to Urbm Renewal Replace Plain St. Bridce 118,000 Bond 7 5D Delete from proprc-m ienew streets -Urban Renewal �.rea 122,670 Bond 7 4C Renew - Fulton St. - Greer. St. to State St. 20,100 C. 3ev. 25 Renew Green St. - Meadow St. to i�:lton St. 25,600 C. 3ev. 2-- Widen Thurston Ave. - Barton to Stewart 20,100 C. 3ev, 3 15 Widen Highland Ave - Thurston to City Line 24,600 C. Rev. 3 15 Cont. Development - Airport Park 163300 C. Rev. 6 50 Curb & Gutter Program 15,000 C. Rev. 2 30 Gravel base existing streets 103000 C. Rev. 2 25 Machine paving program 153000 C. Rev. 2 15-20 Total for 1/061: 5;p269,370 �-3 O c+ Sy N CA pN� N C+ O N \O CT (T 1'• A i 1r 0 D 2 w ib iA w (:,Do o C O' n ►b-+ W 05 C+µ� a'' r 1-'• CDCl* ►! Cp c+ 0 : co 0q W t� � c+ 1 p • 1 cy • 1 (IOC C+ H t Obi v' d 94 G CA O c C+ : a C* to O H ((IQD co r+ • Cl) :r- ��-1 C+ c* CD 014 Iv r iViOVIVl OONO 0 0 0 O O O O Ca n C) n 0 ci 07 C7 NNN-tt" W�1m 1.41 V~1NWN N�"V'l N N Vl O V1 VI O O Vt O 1 W C* O Q F1 n to CD i-✓ m� O `,y µ CD O O M co f} a C+ w i A C+ H. O O Ea (D ter• O M CD PV 0) - 2 - October 19, 1961 601 0 � .. cc 5M LIM Yr. Rioh presented and reviewed a six year program of improvements for the tdater & Sewer Departments. It was approved in total as presented and Yr. Rich was directed to have it rearranged in order that the sewer construction on streets scheduled for repaving be done in the same years as the repaving. By Comm. Yengo; seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Department's Capital Improvement Program for the year 1962 1966 be approved in the total amount of $4249200,00 and referred to the Planning Board for consideration and that the Planning Board be requested to correlate the street paving and sewer construction programs in the same years where necessary. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Regular Meeting BOARD OF RTBLC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY CF ITHACA, N.Y. 4:30 p.m, PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Clynes aldermen - Baldini Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt, of Public Works - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk •• Blean October 259 1961 M.MMES: Comm, Pickering stated that when he reported on parking restrictions observed in Hartford, Conn. he did not refer to night parking and therefore requested that all references to night parking be eliminated from the minutes of the last regular meeting. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes: RESOLVED, that the section of the minutes of the last meeting entitled "All -Night Parking" be corrected to read "Parking"; that all references therein to night parking be changed to parking; and that as thus corrected the minutes be approved. Carried. THIRD & ADAM .- STREW UGHT: The Clerk read a letter from Lou Barnard's Bowl- 0-Drome requesting installation of a street light at the corner of Third and Adams Street and an additional light about 100 yards east of Third on Adams Street to improve the dark, dangerous and hazardous condition in this area. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. RIDGEW= ROAD STREET„ M HT : The Clerk read a letter from Sigma Delta Tau Sorority requesting installation of one or two street lights to light the dark stretch between the corner of Highland Avenue, Wyckoff Avenue and Ridgewood Road as far as number 115. Mayor Smith stated that he had received an oral report from a resident of this area about the unrestricted growth of shrubs and trees along a curve in the road in this vicinity, which contributes to the dark and dangerous condition there. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. N.Y.S. ELCTUG & SAS CORD _ GAS MAIN 2MALLA, 0 : The Superintendent presented a request received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for permission to install a 4" medium pressure main from Boynton Junior High School at N. Albany Street along Buffalo Street, into the Dewitt School area in the 100 block of E. Buffalo Street. The proposed gas main would be installed behind the curb, adjoining the sidewalk. The only pavement to be removed would be four street crossings at N. Albany, N, Geneva, N. Cayuga and the 100 block of E. Buffalo. He recommended permission be granted. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the requested gas main installation be approved as recommended by the Superintendent. Carried. STEW -A= AVEM BRIDGE - _PAINTING: Engineer Cass reported that the painting of Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek had been completed to his satisfaction by the Buffalo Sheeting & Painting Co. in accordance with terms of the contract for this work. He recommended payment of the contract price of $41,400.00 to the contractor. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized to release payment of the sum of $4,400.00 to the Buffalo Sheeting & Painting Co. in full payment of painting the Stewart Avenue bridge in accordance with the terms of its contract. Carried. -0 IT - 2 - October 25, 196i CAYUGA INLET WALL: Engineer Cass reported that 30% of the steel sheet piling is in place on the Cayuga Inlet wall project but not completely driven. He advised that the contractor had been able to hold a very good alignment on the steel and that work is progressing in a satisfactory manner. Upon inquiry from Comm. Clynes he estimated that the job will be completed by the end of November. SUNIT'P AVEUM Engineer Cass recommended that the City take over Summit Avenue ww�. as a city street provided that all property owners involved arrange to convey enough property to the city to provide for a turn -around at the southerly end thereof. He stated that investigation reveals that it is not practical to ex- tend the street as a through street, as suggested in a letter received at the last meeting from Yr. McNeill. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Board approves the recommendation of the City Engineer for taking over Summit Avenue as a city street with a turn -around at the southerly end thereof provided that abutting property owners will deed enough property to the City to provide for a turn -around which will comply with subdivision regulations; and that the Superintendent be directed to inform Yr, McNeill accordingly. Carried. w� AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Conm. Clynes: RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #11 - 1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered paid. Carried. CODDINGTON ROAD - SEWER SERVICE: Mayor Smith reported that as a result of two meetings held regarding the possible annexation and/or extension of sewer service to the Coddington Road area several new questions had come up and that a new Committee representing the area had been appointed by the residents. He reported that this new committee had requested a meeting with the full Board to ascertain the answers to these new questions. A meeting of the Board as a committee of the whole for this pose was set for Monday, October 3Oth. at 4:30 p.m.. On motion the meeting was adjourned. )�7" 0141� Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF DUBLIC Wr"IKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 25, io61 Kouf, George & Ambrose Kouf, George Kouf, Milo Getto, Margaret Dennis, W. E . Dennis, W. E . City of Ithaca Shimos, Vivian J. City ( E. State St. Interceptor ) City ( Spencer Road Area ) A-DPRO�?J BY FINANCE COY ITTEE G 19.00 19.00 19.00 61.00 8.94 439.20 1o1.63 10.03 25,876.78 2,255.01 B04RD OF PUBLIC IIORKS PRCCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHA.CA , N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 8, 1961 PR23SENT : IMayor - Smith Commissioners Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Clynes- r,ldermen - Baldini "ttorney - Johnson Supt . of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. - Rich Engineer - Cass Asst. Engineer Melchen Controller - 14einstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. LUELLA ADAMS - SMR, SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Luella F. Adams. 202 Fall Creek Drive, requesting that the city pay a bill in the amount of $66.50 due Paul Mancini & Sons for repairing a clogged sewer line serving her property. She claimed the damage was caused by roots of a city tree and therefore was the city's responsibility. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for investigation and report. Carried. BISHOP'S INC. - DRIVE'rdAY: The Clerk read a letter from Bishop's Inc. requesting permission to widen its driveway serving a gas station at 436 'rest State Street and Bishop's Inc. at 430 West State Street. It was requested that the present driveway which is 28' 10" be widened to 47' which in turn would require the removal of one parking meter. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. N. TIOGA STREET - PARKING P".,.�'TERS: The Clerk read a petition from property owners and residents in the 400 block of N. Tioga Street (that area between E. Court Street and Cascadilla Avenue) requesting that two-hour parking meters be installed there immediately to control all day parking. By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. WAGE 1MREtSE REOUELT: The Clerk read a petition received from employees of the Department of Public Works requesting that they be granted three weeks of paid vacation each year to become effective as of January 1, 1962. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Board & Superintendent as a Committee of the whole for study and report. Carried. CAYUGA INLET WALL - 1ST. ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the lst. estimate payable to H.D. Besemer for contract work completed during the previous month on the Cayuga Inlet Tidall project in the total net amount of $15,468.12 after j retaining the usual 10%. He recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to H.D. Besemer in the amount of $15,468.12 for work on Cayuga Inlet 'Mall be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. Reporting on the progress of this project, Mr. Cass advised that about 10 feet more of steel remains to be placed as well as some in place that remains to be driven to grade, and that about one-half of the concrete wall has been removed but still remains on the site. He estimated completion of the contractorts work by the end of November. Engineer Cass then reported that two other areas of the Inlet wall are in need of repair. He advised that there is a big bulge in the wall for about 130 feet between Seneca and Buffalo Streets adjacent to the Robinson Carpenter buildings and that at the north end of the wall there is another portion of about 160 to 170 feet showing signs of moving while about sixty feet thereof at the extreme north end fell into the Inlet some time ago and still remains there. BOARD OF DUBLIC STORKS r. ROCE T)INGS ACCOUNTS REC-.TVABT.E NOVET'BER 8, 1o61 Yorse Chain Co. $175.00 City of Ithaca (Police Dept.) '�.50 City of Ithaca (Rohrer) 50.()0 Ithaca College 117.57 City of Ithaca (City Hall Annex) 474.24 City of Ithaca (Marina Conces,ion Stan) 50?.35 Dryden School Dist. 52.35 City of Ithaca (Marina) 4ga.26 i A--RQ,.V7,D BY FIN )NCE (30P7"ITT7E a; r d Now York State Electric & Gas 9085.15 / Cornell University 17 55 Ithaca Agency 34.91" Ithaca College 210,87 � 91�9 Dept of Public Works g�/ Fad- Allen Arthur Green 2 005r,, 8.or; F .R .0 « Forster i 0 2 - 2 - November 8, Wi a By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the -City Attorney for investigation relative to the responsibility of the City, State and property owners involved, proposed legislation, and owners' participation in replacement costs. Carriod. THIRD & AD!'.N,'S - STREET LIGHTS: Comm. Pickering recommended additional street lights at Third & Adams Streets as requested at the last meeting by Lou Barnard's Bowl-O-Drome: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, the street light at the corner of Third and Adams Street be increased from 2500 lumen to 6000 lumen and that a new 6000 lumen unit be authorized for installation on Adams, between Second and Third Streets, at a net increased cost per year of $57.00 to improve the lighting in this neighborhood Carried. RiDGEW00D ROAD STREET LIGHT: Comm. Pickering reported that investigation of the request for additional street lights on Ridgewood Road revealed that the area in question is outside the city limits, also that the holes in the pavement and stop sign referred to in the request are also outside the city and the Superintendent had advised the Sigma Tau Delta Sorority accordingly. The Supt. reported that trees and shrubs in this vicinity had been trimmed as requested. 114EST BUFFALO STREET PARKING: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that parking on the north side of ?lest Buffalo Street, from the bridge to Taughannock Boulevard, be changed and established at fifteen minutes on a 90-day trial basis. Carried. SECOND & MADISON - STOP SIGN: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be directed to investigate the need of a stop sign at the intersection of Second and Adams Street. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on audit abstract #22-1961 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. GARAGE FACILITIES: Mayor Smith reported that a study had been completed by a consultant firm hired by the Committee on Municipal Cooperation covering the feasibility of providing a common garage for storage and repairs of all equip- ment owned by participating agencies of government. He advised that the report is being mimeographed and it is hoped that copies thereof will be ready for distribution to each member of the Board by its next meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk PAGE 3 November 22, 1961 CHAR T.FS W _ RIC'Hi Supt. Laverty announced that Charles W. Rich had indicated he intended to resign as Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works on February 1, 1962. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for a qualified person to assume Ur. Richts duties upon his resignation. Carried. C T.Y-(7�T�NF. P Q2ER1IFS Supt. Laverty presented a prepared list in- dicating that the city owns a total of 39 pieces of real estate. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the list be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report thereon. Carried. RIDS-- EEMICATS R COAL By Comm, Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on annual requirements of chemicals and coal for the Water & Sewer Departments for the ensuing year. Carried. PLEGEIASE. C) r1JU ERT PTPF - The Superintendent reported that in build- ing the road to the West Hill tank site a 30" culvert 100 feet in length had to be installed. He advised he had contacted the low bidder, Armco Steel Products, Inc., to furnish this pipe but found it impossible to get the pipe within two weeks. He informed the Board he could purchase tl-e pipe in Groton at 42� per foot more than the bid price making a total difference of $42,a0. Due to the emergency of the situation he requested authorization to make such a purchase so that the job can continue without interruption. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes WHEREAS the Superintendent has certified an emergency which creates the need to purchase 100 feet of 30" culvert in the road to the West Hill Water Tank, and WHEREAS, Armco Metal Products, Inc.,the low bidder on this type of pipe is unable to furnish it immediately, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the job which is current-\�,� ly under construction should not be delayed to await delivery of the pipe from said low bidder because the net saving would amount to Acgea( $4W only as certified by the Superintendent. 0,f/31`1 N91 THEREFCRE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to make immediate purchase of the pipe as indicated without being restricted to purchasing same from the low bidder. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved by the Mayor. LC�t_ IIS_1LOIJ210El,11 APP0TNTMF.NT! Superintendent Laverty recommended the #, provisional appointment of Louis Volpicelli as Office Manager. He advised that the position had been approved by the Council and Civil` Service Commission. ; By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Louis Volpicelli as , Officer Manager, effective December 1, 1961, be approved at an annua, salary of $4740.00,the minimum of grade ##22 in the Compensation Plan Carried. CA)aLC,A INTF_J WAIT. Pj QJECT- Engineer Cass reported that the steel sheet piling work on Cayuga Inlet Wall is nearly completed with a small amount of work remaining to be done by the contractor as well as work to be done by city forces, W.Eal— :_-"FT }3RTD(F- Engineer Cass reported that at the time the West Seneca Street Midge was inspected, Mr. Miscall, the city's bridge consultant, recommended extensive repairs be made to the bridge. Mr. Cass reported that since that time the wall on the east side has shown a continuing pumping condition. He suggested that the Board made a choice of three courses of action from the follow- ing: PAGE 4 NOVE161BER 22, 196 flMake immediate repairs estimated at $2100. Make major repairs recommended by Mr. Miscall estimated at $13 , 000.00. 3) Make no repairs. In this instance he recommended that the bridge be closed because it is being constantly used by trucks in excess of posted limits. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that West Seneca Street bridge over Cayuga Inlet be ordered closed and that abandonment and demolition thereof be referred to the City Attorney for study and report on the legal procedure necessary. Carried. BISHOPS I INC. - DRIVEWAY: Comm. Pickering reported the Highway Committee had reviewed the re- quest received at the last meeting from Bishopts for widening its driveway to a total width of 47 feet, and recommends that permission be granted to widen the driveway 10 feet only. He noted that this will require the removal of one parking meter. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that Bishop's be granted permission to widen its driveway by 10 feet, subject to all rules and regulations of the Board applicable thereto; and that the removal of one parking meter at this location to permit this be approved;, Carried. STFWART_ PARK R,CAT i M&.5: A review of the boat dock situation at Stewart Park was presented by Comm. Yengo who recommended that the Superintendent be authorized tc have the docks removed, By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to notify all present lease holders of boat docks at Stewart Park that the city will not renew their leases; and that if the docks are not removed within sixty days they will be removed by the city,, Comm. Clynes objected because he felt more docking facilities will be removed than there are spaces available at the city marina. AYES : 4 INAYS : 1 - Clynes Motion Carried. ATUTI-• By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED., that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committe-. as shown on audit abstract # 23 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered, Carried TRAFFIC, TIGHT - STATF g`_TA(7 K B _s. Comm, Pickering recommend- ed that the Traffic Engineer consider moving the traffic light from kNf. Seneca and Taughannock Boulevard to W. State and Taughannock Blvd Engineer Melchen reported that surveys made of the traffic load at W. State and Taughannock Blvd. indicated that 80% thereof was out- of-town compared to 20% local traffic. He advised that he had re- quested N.Y. State Department of Public Works to make permanent a rerouting of traffic on Taughannock Blvd, used during the work on Cayuga Inlet Wall project, and which he felt relieved the situation at Taughannock Blvd, and W. State Street. He advised that to be most effective any traffic light at W. State & Taughannock should be of the actuated type which will stop traffic on State Street only when necessary. By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be requested to prepare a cost estimate of the cost of removing and replacing the present traffic light as compared with installation of the actuated type which he recommends and present such estimates to the Capital Improvements, Traffic & Parking Committee for study and recommendation to the Board. Carried. Cn motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo, A. B1ean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC �,-IORKS PROCEEDINGS CTTY (V TTTuef�A M v BOARII OF HMT,T('. !,Mvq PQC FTPnTNr_C - 3 - December 13, 1961 ',THEREAS, this Board at its meeting November 22, 1961 authorized the acceptance of the offer of James M. O'Neil in said sum of $1,5 00.00 with the exceptions that the City would not install said sidewalks if required in the future and was unable to agree not to raise the grade of Taylor Place from its present level, and T,7HEREAS, the terms of said counter-offer of the City were rejected and not acceptable to said James M. OtNeil, NO?�1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the intention and good faith of the City to complete and make the improvements for which said premises is required, this Board hereby authorizes and directs the City Attorney'to take all necessary steps required by law to condemn said premises and authorizes the condemnation of said premises hereinabove described. Unanimously Carried. CONSTANCE A. STARKE: The Superintendent reported that Mrs. Constance A. Starke had recently passed a civil service exam for the position of Senior Account Clerk and recommended her probational appointment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Mrs. Constance A. Starke, for a sixteen -week period to the position of Senior Account Clerk at an annual salary of $3,602.06 be approved as recommended by the Superintendent to become effective December 16, 1961. Carried. E. STATE STREET SEVER INTERCEPTOR: Mr. Rich reported that the E. State Street Sewer interceptor had been completed and is in operation. He advised that a small amount of work in patching streets occasioned by the laying of this sewer remains to be done in the Spring of 1962. WATER TANK: Mr. Rich reported all sub -grading work on a proposed road on I°Test Hill had been completed prior to January 1, 1962 as agreed at the time a site for same was purchased in 1960 from Nathan and Nary Weiner. CAYUGA INLET WALL FINAL ESTIMATE• Engineer Cass presented the final estimate payable to H.D. Besemer for contract wore n the steel sheet piling along Cayuga Inlet wail. The total cost for the contract work amounted to $32,791.61 in- cluding the extra cost of a special corner pile and the purchase of several unused piles. The net amount of the final estimate which he presented amounted to $17,323.49 and included all former percentage retained by the City. He recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to H.D. Besemer in the total net amount of $17,323.49 as the final payment for contract work on the Cayuga Inlet Wall be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. BIDS - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Cass advised that he was presently pre- paring a revision of the contract documents and bid sheets for a proposed new bridge on Stewart Avenue over Cascadilla Creek. He predicted they would be com- pleted by the end of the month. He recommended that the Board authorize advertis- ing for bids to be received thereon on January 24, 1962 in anticipation of an award being made early in February. He estimated it would take about seven months to complete its construction which would permit opening it to traffic by the middle of September before school opens. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the Stewart Avenue bridge as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. Comm. Clynes called attention to action taken September 5th. by the Board authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate with Chi Phi Fraternity for whatever land will be necessary in connection with reconstruction of the bridge. He suggested that arrangements be made for an appraisal thereof. By Comm. Clynes: seconded - by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to secure an appraisal of the land needed in this respect. Carried. - 4 - December 13, 1961 DETOR CONSTRUCTION CO: Comm. Pickering reported that the request of Detor Construction Company for a review of the amount due to the City for rent of an air compressor had been made and that it had been determined that the cost for this item had been established at $20.00 instead of $48.00 as included in the original bill therefor. ray Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the item for rent of an air compressor included in the ori�inal bill rendeVed/the City against Detor Construction Company be approved at P20,00 instead of $48.00 and that the balance of $28.00 be and hereby is ordered ex- punged as erroneous. Carried. NORTH TIOGA STREET - STREET LIGHT: In response to a request for an additional street light on N. Tioga Street received from Temple Beth -El at the last meeting, action was taken thereon as follows: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the installation of an additional 6,000 lumen street light on Pole #11-85 on North Tioga Street, in front of the New Baker Building which is about midway in the block between Court Street and Cascadilla Avenue, be approved at an additional cost of $40.00 per year. Carried. WATER METER FOREMAN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a promotional examination for the position of T,Tater Meter Foreman and an open competitive examination for the position of meter service man. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF s,TATER METERS: Comm. Conley recommended the standardization of water meters pursuant to subdivision 5 of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and cited the following reasons therefor: 1) The City of Ithaca is currently using either Trident or Worthington -Damon water meters, both of which have given satisfactory service over the past several years. 2) A large inventory of repair parts for these types of meters must be maintained. 3) It is necessary to limit the types of meters in order to keep the inventory of repair parts to a minimum. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to standardize water meters as either Trident or Worthington type and authorize the Board to take bids on either of these types of meters. Carried. MRS. BERNICE TUTTON WATER BILL: Comm. Conley recommended that a refund of $17.92 be made to Mrs. Bernice Tutton on her last water bill paid. He reported an in- vestigation by Mr. Rich revealed that the average of her water bill for the last eight bills was $31.40. It was also decided that the water meter may have been defective and that water leaked out of the bottom plate gasket could have actuated the disk in the meter chamber. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a refund in the amount of $17.92 be approved for payment to Mrs. Tutton in accordance with the recommendation. Carried. LUELLA ADAMS - S3,]ER SERVICE: Comm. Conley reported that it has never been the policy of the City to assume any responsibility for sewer stoppages caused by tree roots and therefore recommended that the request of Tars. Luella Adams, 202 Fail Creek Drive, received at the last meeting be denied. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be denied as recommended. Carried. C H,C. FLECK - WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to construct a portion of the water service under proposed route #13 bypass, at the expense of Mr. H.C. Fleck, the owner. Carried. N. TICGn STREET - PARKING N,ETERS: Comm. Reulein recommended the installation of twenty parking meters in the 400 block of N. Tioga Street, between Court and Cascadilla Avenue, which will have a two-hour parking limit with a parking fee of (50) five cents per hour. He presented an estimate of the cost thereof as follows: %76 - 5 - December 13, 1961 20 new parking meters 9 $53.50 each $1,070.00 1 spare meter 53.50 each 53.50 installation cost C 12.50 each 250.00 $1,373.50 By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic Ordinance to provide for a Parking Meter Zone in the 4.00 block of North Tioga Street be- tween Court Street and Cascadilla Creek and to appropriate the sum of $1,373.50 to Account No. 139, Parking Meters, for the purchase and installation of (20) twenty new parking meters in this zone as requested by residents and property owners of the area, Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #12-1961 be approved for payment and that the accounts receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. TGeo. A. Blea City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE December 13, 1961 Lucente,Rocco $ 2.35 Lucente, Rocco 5.88 Baldwin, Frank & Anne G. 8.00 Ithaca Properties Inc. 14.47 Blatchley, Richard 2.35 U. S. Navy Reserve 12.92 Sharwill Gardens 14.47 Kelley, Robert 143.45 Decker, Ethel G. 164a70 City of Ithaca (Youth Bureau) 9.68 Belleayre Management Inca 10.65 Albrecht,. Andrias 3.86 Longest, James W. 3.86 City of Ithaca (General Fund) 77.44 Cornell University 66,26 Cornell University 36.10 Cornell University 20.00 City of Ithaca (Police Dept.) 4.50 City of Ithaca 50.00 Finger Lakes State Park Comm. 18.75 City of Ithaca (General Fund) DPW 53.74 Albanese Plumbing 13.00 Brewer & Brown 2.00 Furman, Deforest 11.00 Donohue Halverson -Co. Inc, 9100 Failings Plumbing Co. 11,00 Hull Fleating & Plumbing Co. 136.50 Jamieson McKinney Co. Inc. 3.00 Morusty & Son 15.00 City of Ithaca (General Fund) 511.50 APPROVED BY FINANCE CC14MITTEE r , N.Y.S. Electric & Gas �53% City of Ithaca (Water Fund) 2435.15 *'� BOARD OF FUB LIC 4ORKS FR0C7T,=GS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 27, 1961. PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Mayor -elect - Ryan Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes Alderman - Hart Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. B.14. TABER BILL: The Clerk read a letter received from B.T'. Taber protesting a bill in the amount of $19.04 which he had received from the City for mowing grass & weeds on his vacant lot at the southwest corner of Utica & Tompkins Street. He claimed the bill was highly excessive for the work done and he re- quested it be adjusted to a reasonable and agreed figure. By Conran. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for consideration and report. Carried. SALE OF MITERIALS ETC.: The Clerk read a letter from the City Controller recommerd- ing that the Board prohibit the sales of materials, water, services and/or any items that cannot be added to the tax roll as a lien unless paid for by cash in advance. He advised that this practice had been criticized by N.Y.S. Department of Audit & Control and that the City Chamberlain reported a number of such un- collectible bills in the past. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the T°}�,;er & Sewer Committee and City Attorney for consideration and report. Carried. JOAN STOUGHTON & SALLY BEEBEE APPOINTMENTS: Supt. Laverty reported that Mrs. Joan Stoughton and Mrs. Sally Beebee had passed civil service examinations for the position of Account Clerk Typist and recommended their probational appointment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the probational appointments of Nirs. Joan Stoughton and Mrs. Sally Beebee, each'for a sixteen week period, as Account Clerk -Typists at the annual salary of $3,079.00, the minimum of grade 11 in the Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1962, be approved. Carried. PLAZA MOTEL =4ER REPAIRS: Supt. Laverty reported receipt of a request from Pat Porter, Manager of the Plaza Motel, requesting the City to correct a situation in the sewer system serving that property which caused the sewage to back up in the toilets in the motel. He advised that upon review and on the basis of a recommendation of Assistant Superintendent Rich, the Water & Sewer Committee had agreed there was some liability in the matter on the part of the City and he pre- sented an estimate for the needed repairs which amounted to $456.76. He recommend- ed that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to proceed with the repairs at a total estimated cost of $456.76. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to make the needed repairs to the sewer system as recommended. Carried. TV. SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Cass presented a prepared report covering his findings on the present status of the West Seneca'Street bridge and reviewed it in some detail. Mr. Philip Dorf, 132 Farm Street, appeared and reviewed the con- tents of his letter published in the Ithaca Journal on December 18th. in which he urged the Board to uphold its original decision to close the bridge. He maintained it would be in the best interests of the entire community to have it closed. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the report submitted by the City Engineer be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for further study; and that this Committee establish a meeting date at which time both proponents and opponents of the closing of the bridge be given an opportunity to be heard on the subject. Carried. RIDS - CHEMICALS: Comm. Conley recommended that the law bidder in each case, meeting specifications, on chemicals received at the last meeting be accepted. He advised that in the case of hydrated lime the two bids received were identical and that National Gypsum Company had been chosen by lot. 3y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the 14ater & Sewer Committee be approved; and that contracts for furnishing the city with its chemical needs for the ensuing year be awarded as follows: Liquid Chloring: to Nyclor, Inc @ 4.64'per cwt. Sulphur of Alumina: to Jones Chemicals, Inc. G $2,05 per cwt. Lime: to National Gypsum Co. @ 25.08 per ton in 18-ton loads.-15 ton loads-2f�.29 Sulphur Dioxide: to Jones Chemicals, Inc. @ 11.00 per cwt. Motion Carried. BIDS - COAL: Comm. Conley recommended acceptance of the low bid received on coal. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the city with coal for the ensuing year be awarded to Champaign Coal & Stoker Company, the low bidder, in accordance with its bid as submitted for standard Anthracite Coal @ $14.00 per ton and Stoker Pea @ $13.00 per ton. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on audit abstract #26-1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. SOUTHWEST PARK PLAYGROUND: Mayor Smith reported that the Superintendent had arranged to have two appraisals made of the land which the city proposes to purchase in the southwest section of the City for playground purposes. He advised that he had received a copy of one of the appraisals and anticipated receipt of the other within a few days. He referred the appraisal to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for its study. GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENT,S,: Comm. Clynes reported that construction of a drainage ditch at #1 fairway at the municipal golf course had been completed during 1961 and financed from the Stewart Park Trust Fund. He stated he felt it was a great improvement to the course and he recommended that a similar project at #3 fair- way be undertaken in 1962 and that the Stewart Park Commission be requested to finance its cost. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be requested to prepare a cost estimate for such a project and that the Stewart Park Commission be requested to appropriate the funds to finance it. Carried. Mayor Smith noted that this was his last meeting of the Board and in appropriate words thanked all members of the Board for their splendid cooperation extended him during his term of office. He concluded by wishing all the best of luck in the coming years. On motion the meeting was adjourned. j Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS hECEIVABLE DECEMBER 27, 1961 French, Kenneth & Josephine St. Catherine of Sienna National Cash Kaufman, Richard & Doris Foote, Charles Fairview Assoc. - Schickel Est. Fairview Assoc. - Schickel Est. Brearley, Joseph S. Savey, Russell Finger Lakes State Parks Commission Laistner, M. L. W. Rich, L. Gerald Broad, Robert H. & Muriel Williamson, Robert I. Costello, Guy U. & Imogene Lucente, Rocco Lucente, Rocco Stazi, Adorno & Yolanda State & Aurora, Inc. Mann, Koeth & Lena I. Faulknew, Wm. & Virginia Cornell University City of Ithaca (Wait Boat House - Stewart Park) Leonardo, Frank F. & Anthony J. It:-,aca College Algonquin Lodge Assoc., Inc. Hornbrook, Lula Estate Lake Road Water District East State Street Interceptor Sewer (055) APP ED BY FINANCE, COiSIITTEE r 'C i:_ � Y 85.88 156.88 13.69 11.47 95.41 163.70 113.50 141.44 2.35 18.75 10.19 14.40 10.39 7.70 10,39 2.35 2.35 7.70 10.65 10.39 16.83 47.43 16.83 15.95 84.45 77.85 149.61 1,531.43 289950.88 - 2 - November 8, 1961 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the.Dity Attorney for investigation relative to the responsibility of the City, State and property owners involved, proposed legislation, and owners' participation in replacement costs. Carriod. THIRD & ADtMS - STREET LIGHTS: Comm. Pickering recommended additional street lights at Third & Adams Streets as requested at the last meeting by Lou Barnard's Bowl-O-Drome: By Conn. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, the street light at the corner of Third and Adams Street be increased from 2500 lumen to 6000 lumen and that a new 6000 lumen unit be authorized for installation on Adams, between Second and Third Streets, at a net increased cost per year of $57.00 to improve the lighting in this neighborhood. Carried. RIDGE1,400D ROAD STREET LIGHT: Comm. Pickering reported that investigation of the request for additional street lights on Ridgewood Road revealed that the area in question is outside the city limits, also that the holes in the pavement and stop sign referred to in the request are also outside the city and the Superintendent had advised the Sigma Tau Delta Sorority accordingly. The Supt. reported that trees and shrubs in this vicinity had been trimmed as requested. It1EST BUFFALO STREET PARKING: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that parking on the north side of West Buffalo Street, from the bridge to Taughannock Boulevard, be changed and established at fifteen minutes on a 90-day trial basis. Carried. SECOND & MADI30N - STOP SIGN: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be directed to investigate the need of a stop sign at the intersection of Second and Adams Street. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on audit abstract -#22-1961 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. GARAGE FACILITIES: Mayor Smith reported that a study had been completed by a consultant firm hired by the Committee on Y4nicipal Cooperation covering the feasibility of providing a common garage for storage and repairs of all equip- ment owned by participating agencies of government. He advised that the report is being mimeographed and it is hoped that copies thereof will be ready for distribution to each member of the Board by its next meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean -�� City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WCRKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YCRK Regular Meeting 4:30 P.M. November 22, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners: Egan, Reulein, Pickering, Yengo, Clynes Aldermen - Hart Attorney - Johnson erupt, of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich City Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MIN[JIE.,.! ..Wiautes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. MRS _ BERNICF T T.IC i WATFE 131T.T.:, The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Bernice Tutton, 110 Osmun Place, protesting a water bill received by her for the four months ending November 13th. She claimed the bill was $12.00 higher than her average bill and alleged it was caused by water flooding her basement on August llth. and September 17th. which she said came from the water meter. She requested an adjustment of her bill. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. TAYLCIR piA .F: The Clerk read a letter from Bruno Mazza, Jr. sub- mitting a proposal on behalf of his client, Mr. James O'Neil, to sell to the city the property needed for the widening of Taylor Place as follows ;A 1. The City of Ithaca to pay $1500 and prepare all necessary papers for closing and my client not to furnish an abstract of title. 2. In the event the City of Ithaca in the future requires a side- walk and curb along said premises, the City of Ithaca will install the same and no charges or assessments be made to my client. 3. The City of Ithaca will move at its cost all shrubbery, flowers and grapevines belonging to my client, to locations designated by my client. 4. The City of Ithaca will provide a driveway from Taylor Place. 5. That the grade of Taylor Place will not be raised from its presen+ level. 6. That the City of Ithaca will install macadam gutters or other means to divert surface waters of Taylor Place from flowing onto my client's premises. A copy of an appraisal of the property made by John C. Burns, Realtor. was submitted indicating the value of the land to be between $3500 and $4500. Supt. Laverty stated that section 5 of the proposal is in conflict with section 6 thereof and therefor is not acceptable. He stated. he felt that section 2 is questionable. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to offer Mr. O'Neil $1, 500.00 for the land needed subject to terms of the proposal sub- mitted with the exception of sections 2 and 5 thereof, AYES: 4 NAYS: I - Clynes Motion Carried, PAGE 2 November 22, 1961 TEMP iF AF TH-F i. nR TIZE AY; The Clerk read a requesting installation of a street light on Tioga Street north of the Court Street By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED, that the request be referred to study and report. letter from Temple Beth -El on the first utility pole intersection. the Highway Committee for Carried. H C...+ELF K - WATER SFRVT(;F The Clerk read a letter from Harlow C. Fleck requesting approval of plans for a proposed extension of water service in the Village of Cayuga Heights to serve the Fleck and Belcher properties in said Village.. Supt. Laverty reported that the proposed extension includes crossing the new Route # 13 relocation and that he had written N.Y. State Department of Public Works regarding status of the State Is approval of the plans. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ICHV W� GRAY - DA1 aGE MATH. The Clerk read a letter received by the City Attorney from John J. Steidle, Attorney for John W. Gray in- forming him that his client fell into the lake at the Ithaca Boat Launching site on July 9, 1961 and suffered minor injuries as well as damages to his clothing. It was alleged that the City's attendant, Mr. Art Quinn, was present on this occasion and had informed Mr. Gray that the defective condition of the dock had been reported three weeks prior to the accident. Mr. Steidle requested that his client be reimbursed for damages sustained in this accident. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for reply. Carried. RME8 T _T _ MILE- i£ASFCF PAR E4r i 01 • The Clerk reported that Robert J. Bruce was interested in continuing his lease of the off-street parking lot on Taughannock Blvd. after the steel sheet piling project on Cayuga Inlet Wall in this area is completed. He informed the Board that on advice of the City Attorney he had refused Mr. Bruce is check for the semi-annual payment of $100.00 which was due August 1, 1961 and that Mr. Bruce had again tendered his check for acceptance. Attorney Johnson pointed out that there was some question as to whether or not the City has a right to lease the area. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report; and that Mr. Bruce's check be not accepted at this time. Carried. for $384.22 QE.TMtC(M.TR1r,TLQN CO, The Clerk reported that he had received a check from Detor Construction Co. in payment for work done by the city installing a drain line at the Reconstruction Home. He advised that the total bill amounted to $432.22 but that the contractor had requested that an item of $48.00 included in the bill for rent of an air compressor be reviewed as it felt the charge was in excess of prevailing rates. On recommendation of the Attorney the Clerk was authorized to accept the check as part payment of the total amount. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Reulein RESOLVED, that the contractor's request for review of the disputed item be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BLLGFn - 1262 Supt. Laverty presented proposed budgets for the Department of Public Works, General Fund, and the Water & Sewer Divisions and recommended that they be referred to the full Board for consideration. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the budgets as presented be referred to the entire Board for consideration at a special meeting thereof to be held at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 30th. Carried. PAGE 3 November 22, 1961 QIJARTZF W_ RICHi Supt. Laverty announced that Charles W. Rich had indicated he intended to resign as Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works on February 1, 1962. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for a qualified person to assume Mr. Rich's duties upon his resignation. Carried. CdJY-(UNED PRQERTIES. Supt. Laverty presented a prepared list in- dicating that the city owns a total of 39 pieces of real estate. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the list be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report thereon. Carried, RIDS— - CEEMICATS R ,CML! By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on annual requirements of chemicals and coal for the Water & Sewer Departments for the ensuing year. Carried. PiTRC:HASE nF (71 .VET PTr P,E,i The Superintendent reported that in build- ing the road to the West Hill tank site a 30" culvert 100 feet in length had to be installed. He advised he had contacted the low bidder, Armco Steel Products, Inc,, to furnish this pipe but found it impossible to get the pipe within two weeks. He informed the Board he could purchase tte pipe in Groton at 42¢ per foot more than the bid price making a total difference of $42;60. Due to the emergency of the situation he requested authorization to make such a purchase so that the job can continue without interruption. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes WHEREAS the Superintendent has certified an emergency which creates the need to purchase 100 feet of 30" culvert in the road to the West Hill Water Tank, and WHEREAS, Armco Metal Products, Inc, the low bidder on this type of pipe is unable to furnish it immediately, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the job which is current- ly under construction should not be delayed to await delivery of the pipe from said low bidder because the net saving would amount to $42W only as certified by the Superintendent. N91 THEREFCRE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to make immediate purchase of the pipe as indicated without being restricted to purchasing same from the low bidder. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Carried & approved by the Mayor. T.cx)j,9 JJ0T2Z(,-E T.rZ, APP,QTNTMF.NT- Superintendent Laverty recommended the provisional appointment of Louis Volpicelli as Office Manager. He advised that the position had been approved by the Council and Civil Service Commission. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Clynes RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Louis Volpicelli as Officer Manager, effective December 1, 1961, be approved at an annua, salary of $47400 00, the minimum of grade #22 in the Compensation Plan Carried. r )W.CA _TNTFT WAL .Eja .CT! Engineer Cass reported that the steel sheet piling work on Cayuga Inlet Wall is nearly completed with a small amount of work remaining to be done by the contractor as well as work to be done by city forces. WFST SFNFr ,...,STRFFI RR?OGE: Engineer Cass reported that at the time the Ihest Seneca Street bridge was inspected, Mr. Miscall, the city's bridge consultant, recommended extensive repairs be made to the bridge. Mr. Cass reported that since that time the wall on the east side has shown a continuing pumping condition. He suggested that the Board made a choice of three courses of action from the follow- ing: BOARD OF PUBLIC WGRIt3 PRCCLLDINGS ACCOUNTS Ri CLIVABLE NOVEMBER 22, 1961 Donohue Halverson Co., Inc. w 72.50 n Hull Heating a Plumbing 75.00 Jamieson McKinney Co., Inc. 9.00 Morusty & Sons 26.00 Knudson, L. 2.35 Brooks, Earl 2.35 Lucente, Rocco 3.68 Chase, Le Grand 2.35 Ithaca Laundries 15.79 Chase, Le Grand 9.92 Adams, Luella 8.09 Woolf, Walter a. & Gladice 9.92 Cardonia, Louise 9.92 Nichols, Charles 0. w Matti 20.00 City of Ithaca ( General Fund) 66.30 City of Ithaca (Rohrer) 50.00 City of Ithaca - i'olice Dept. 4.50 Cornell University 113.03 City of Ithaca ( General Fund) 64 City of Ithaca ( General Fund) DPW Cornell University 35.00 Van Demon, Paul 50.00 APPI3UU IiY l+'ITvTAIdCL CO?' 'iI2"i'1E 5 V PAGE 4 iNOVEMBER 22, 1961 flMake immediate repairs estimated at $2100. Make major repairs recommended by Mr. Miscall estimated at $13 , 000.00. 3) Make no repairs. In this instance he recommended that the bridge be closed because it is being constantly used by trucks in excess of posted limits. By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that West Seneca Street bridge over Cayuga Inlet be ordered closed and that abandonment and demolition thereof be referred to the City Attorney for study and report on the legal procedure necessary. Carried. BISHOPS INC. - DRIVEWAY: Comm, Pickering reported the Highway Committee had reviewed the re- quest received at the last meeting from Bishopts for widening its driveway to a total width of 47 feet, and recommends that permission be granted to widen the driveway 10 feet only. He noted that this will require the removal of one parking meter. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Reulein RESOLVED, that Bishop's be granted permission to widen its driveway by 10 feet, subject to all rules and regulations of the Board applicable thereto; and that the removal of one parking meter at this location to permit this be approved:, Carried. STFWART PARK_ EMT_ DM&-5: A review of the boat dock situation at Stewart Park was presented by Comm,, Yengo who recommended that the Superintendent be authorized tc have the docks removed. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to notify all present lease holders of boat docks at Stewart Park that the city will not renew their leases; and that if the docks are not removed within sixty days they will be removed by the city,, Comm. Clynes objected because he felt more docking facilities will be removed than there are spaces available at the city marina. AYES : 4 TM-YS: 1 - Clynes Motion Carried. ATJD11- By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm,, Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committer. as shown on audit abstract # 23 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered, Carried, TRAFFTC T.T(;NT _ STATF_g`JAI1C; aA,LyLjCrK B yp Comm, Pickering recommend- ed that the Traffic Engineer consider moving the traffic light from ttd. Seneca and Taughannock Boulevard to W, State and Taughannock Blvd Engineer Melchen reported that surveys made of the traffic load at W. State and Taughannock Blvd. indicated that 80o thereof was out- of-town compared to 20% local traffic. He advised that he had re- quested N.Y. State Department of Public Works to make permanent a rerouting of traffic on Taughannock Blvd, used during the work on Cayuga Inlet Wall project, and which he felt relieved the situation at Taughannock Blvd, and W. State Street. He advised that to be most effective any traffic light at W. State & Taughannock should be of the actuated type which will stop traffic on State Street only when necessary. By Conim. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be requested to prepare a cost estimate of the cost of removing and replacing the present traffic light as compared with installation of the actuated type which he recommends and present such estimates to the Capital Improvements, Traffic & Parking Committee for study and recommendation to the Board. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo, A. Blean City Clerk 0 4 BOARD OF PUBLIC TJORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY CF ITHACA., N.Y. Special Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 4, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein., Yengo, Conley Aldermen - Hart, Baldini Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Mayor Smith welcomed Comm. Conley back to the �Board-'after hit absence from several meetings due to his recent illness., H.C. FLECK - WATER SERVICE: Mr. Harlow C. Fleck appeared and asked to be heard on the, subject of his request for extension of water 'servi- e which wa"s presented at the last meeting. He informed the Board his proposal had been approved by the Village of Cayuga Heights and that approval hard also been secured from N.Y. State Department of Public Works to install the line under the new route #13 by-pass. He requested that the line be installed by city forces.at his expense. He explained he felt the work can be coordinated best with -the State's contractor if it is done by. the City. -Comm.,Conley stated he.felt the City should not be engaged in contracting business `especially outside the City. Mayor. Smith advised'* . Fleck that the ?dater & S ewer.Committee will give his request further consideration and report thereon at the next meeting of the Board. BUDGET: Mayor Smith announced that the special meeting called for November 30th. to review budget requests for 1962 had to be postponed due'to-lack of a gaorum and that he called this meeting for the same purpose Supt. Laverty presented and reviewed the budget for th&General,Fund. He pre- sented the following three alternatives for moving the traffic light"on Taughannock.Boulevard from Seneca to.the State.Street'iintersection: 1),., 1'tove Present light as is $550.00, 2) Move and convert to an actuated type with its present-contr6ller being used.- $1,320.00 3) M6ve and convert to an actuated type with a new controller - $1,670.00 He recommended plan #2 above and that the sum of $1,320.00 be added to budget account #187 for this purpose. By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board authorize moving the traffic light on Taughannock Boulevard from Seneca to the State Street intersection in accordance with the recommendation of the'Superintendent and that budget item #187, traffic control, be increased from $16,120.00 to $17,470.00 for this purpose. Carried. Supt. Laverty stated most of the major increases in budget requests for operation and maintenance were for new equipment deemed necessary. engineer Cass reviewed the need for purchase of a new bulldozer for use on the City dump. He estimated the cost of repairing the present one at $9,000.00, and rental of a dozer when needed at $1,700.00 per month plus all repairs as compared to his estimate of $17,000.00 net for purchase of a new one. After some further discussion the budget request for maintenance and operation was amended by increasing the total thereof to $631,523.00. Supt. Laverty then reviewed the request for construction and permanent improve- ments. He recommended that the items of $7,300.00 for guniting Six Mile Creek Walls and $1,500.00 for extending a box culvert on Cliff Street be deleted from Schedule "A". This was approved and the total of Schedule "A" amended by de- creasing it to $4.1,800,00, He recommended that the amount of $45,000.00 for a marina canal and the amount Of $4.1,000.00 for widening E. Buffalo Street be deleted from Schedule "B". After discussion it was agreed to delete the marina canal but to leave the widen- ing of E. Buffalo Street in. On further recommendation of the superintendent it was agreed that $175,000.00 for arterial rights -of -way and $203,000.00 for a new bridge on Stewart Avenue should be financed by bond issues and that $32,000, for repaving Dryden Road should be financed from Capital Reserve Fund #39 Street Paving. The Superintendent then recommended that the request received from employees of the Department of Public Works for a three week's paid vacation be referred to the Council with the suggestion that the Board's employees be given the same consideration as other city employees. 2 - December #, 1961 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the budget requests for 1962 as amended be approved in the total. amount of $631,523.00 for the general care, maintenance and operation of the several departments under the control of the Board, and $210,600.60 to cover the estimated cost of new construction and permanent improvements, thereby making a grand total, requisition of $842,123#00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that employees of the Board requesting a three weeks paid vacation be given the same consider- ation as other city employees in this respect. Carried. WATER & SEVER DEPARTMENT BUDGET: Yr. Rich presented and reviewed in detail a proposed budget for the rater Department for the year 1962. He recommended the purchase of a larger pump for the dredge for dredging operations in the water shed and suggested that this could be accomplished and still reduce the budget item for account #302 by $10960.00. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the purchase of a new pump for the dredge as recommended be authorized for 1962 and that the budget item for account #302 be reduced from $34,185.00 to $32,225.00. Carried. All other items in the budget were approved as presented. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the budget for the Water' Department be approved in the total �- amount of $345,163.00 for general care, and maintenance, $12,600.00 for con- struction of new mains etc.,'and $31,612.00 for a Contingent Fund, thereby making a grand total of $389,375.00; and that it be submitted to the Council for its approval. Carried. Mr. Rich then reviewed the budget for the Sewer Department and all items were agreed upon as presented. By Cohn. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the budget for the Sewer Department be approved in the total amount of $2529205.00 for general care and maintenance, $7,487.00 for con- struction of new sewer mains, etc. and $15,844.00 for a Contingent Fund; thereby making a grand total of $275,563.00; and that it be submitted to the Council for its approval. /) Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. C/� Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF RUB LIC 1-J4RKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAC`, N.Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. December 13, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Pickering, Yengo, Conley, Clynes Attorney - Johnson Mayor -elect - Ryan Supt. of Public 'forks - Leverty 1.sst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich Alderman, - Baldin3 Engineer - Cass Asst. Engineer - Melchen Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Mayor Smith called attention to a typographical error on page 3 of the minutes of November 22nd. Under the caption "PURCHASE CF CULvT;RT PIPE" the purchase of 100 feet of pipe @ 42# per foot was listed at $4.20 instead of $42.Oo. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to correct this error and that the minutes be approved as thus corrected. Carried. The minutes of the special meeting of the Board dated December 4, 1961 were approved as recorded. BIDS - CHEMA S: The following bids on chemicals and coal for the '-pater & Sewer Departments for the coming year were received, opened and read by the Clerk: AID CHLORIXE Jones Chemicals, Inc. Stedford Chemical Corp. Nyclor, , Inc. Collier Chemicals, Inc. B ID PRIM 4.88 per cwt. 4.85 per cwt. 4.64 per cwt. 5.06 per cwt. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the `water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. 9U LMATE CF A IUMINA:, General Chemical Division, P llied Cheni�cal & Dye Corp. Collier Chemicals, Inc. Jones Chemicals, Inc. American Cyanamid Co. 2.135 per cwt. 2.135 per cwt. 2.05 per cwt. 2.15 per cwt. By Comm. Yenge: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOMD, that the bids be accepted and referred to the 14ater & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. SULMR D Western Pa, Chemical Co, Inc. Jones Chemicals, Inc. 14.00 per cwt. 11.00 per cwt. By Comm, Yeneo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLM , that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. National Gypsum Company 26.29 per ton 25.08 per ton Warner Company - 25.08 per ton By Comm. YeqMi seconded by Comm. CovQey RESOLVED, them, the bide b,e referred to the Vhter & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. - 2 - December 13, 1961 COAL: Finger Lakes Fuel Supply Co. - No. 1 buckwheat Stoker Pea Champaign Coal Company No. 1 buckwheat Stoker Pea B ID PRICE 16.75 per ton 14.00 per ton 14.00 per ton 13.00 per ton By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ADAMS STREET - UTILITY POLE LINES: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electrie & Gas Corp. requesting permission for the installation of an additional utility pole line on the south side of Adams Street running easterly from the Fourth Street substation to Lake Street. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Corran. Reulein RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. BROOKFIELD ROAD DEEDS: The Clerk reported receipt of two deeds to the city .� for title to the southeasterly portion of,Brookfield Road. One deed was from Robert Marshall and John W. Hirshfeld grid tie other one from Albert A. Kanter. - �'- A memorandumihm the City Attorney indicated the deeds were in proper order for i;'7 acceptance by the City. -�- By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the deeds referred to giving the City title to portions of Brookfield Road be acceptedznd orderedfiled in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office. Carried. ?aTEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: The Clerk read a letter received from A.L. Hull protesting the Board's action taken at the last meeting ordering the closing of W. Seneca Street bridge. He read another letter from the West End Business Association offering a similar protest. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Picker'_ - RESOLVED, that the letters of protests and all matters regarding closing of the West Seneca Street bridge be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and review with those who object and report its findings, with recommendation- thereon back to the Board. Carried. TAYLOR PLACE: Attorney Johnson reported that he had conveyed the Board's offer of $1500.00 for purchase of land on Taylor Place needed for its widening, as authorized November 22nd. Ito Mr. OtNeil and that the offer had been re- jected. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca, under Section 123 of the City Charter, has exclusive control of all city streets, and 'AMREAS, said Board pursuant to Sections 125, 133 and 151 of said Charter has the right and power to acquire lands for street purposes by condemnation, and WHEREAS, negotiations for the purpose of acquiring the following described' premises, a copy of the map made by the City Engineer dated April 10, 1961, herewith annexed, have been unsuccessful, and WHEREAS, said premises were appraised pursuant to Resolution of this Board made April 27, 1961 for $500-00, a copy of said appraisal being herewith annexed, and WHEREAS, after further negotiations an offer was received from Bruno A. Maiza, Jr., as attorney for James M. OtNeil,. of 212 Hook Place, Ithaca, New York, Wner of the premises above described, to sell said premises to the City for $1,500.00 subject to six conditions, among which conditions were the following: ti = 2. In the event the City of Ithaca in the future requires a sidewalk and curb along said premises, the City of Ithaca will install the same and no charges or assessments be made to my client. 5. That the grade of Taylor Place will not be reined from its present *level. 4Fw - 3 - December 13, 1961 WHEREAS, this Board at its meeting November 22, 1961 authorized the acceptance of the offer of James M. O'Neil in said sum of $1,5 00.00 with the exceptions that the City would not install said sidewalks if required in the future and was unable to agree not to raise the grade of Taylor Place from its present level, and WHEREAS, the terms of said counter-offer of the City were rejected and not acceptable to said James M. O'Neil, NO?r7 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in accordance with the intention and good faith of the City to complete and make the improvements for which said premises is required, this Board hereby authorizes and directs the City Attorney to take all necessary steps required by law to condemn said premises and authorizes the condemnation of said premises hereinabove described. Unanimously Carried. CONSTANCE A. STARKE: The Superintendent reported that Mrs. Constance A. Starke had recently passed a civil service exam for the position of Senior Account Clerk and recommended her probational appointment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Mrs. Constance A. Starke, for a sixteen week period to the position of Senior Account Clerk at an annual salary of $3,602.06 be approved as recommended by the Superintendent to become effective December 16, 1961. Carried. E. STATE STREET SO4ER INTERCEPTOR: Mr. Rich reported that the E. State Street Sewer interceptor had been completed and is in operation. He advised that a small amount of work in patching streets occasioned by the laying of this sewer remains to be done in the Spring of 1962. WATER TANK: Mr. Rich reported all sub -grading work on a proposed road on West Hill had been completed prior to January 1, 1962 as agreed at the time a site for same was purchased in 1960 from Nathan and Mary �Aeiner. CAYUGA INLET WAIL -FINAL FINAL ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the final estimate payable to H.D. Besemer for contract work ,n the steel sheet piling along Cayuga Inlet wall. The total cost for the contract work amounted to $32,791.61 in- cluding the extra cost of a special corner pile and the purchase of several unused piles. The net amount of the final estimate which he presented amounted to $17,323.49 and included all former percentage retained by the City. He recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to H.D. Besemer in the total net amount of $17,323.49 as the final payment for contract work on the Cayuga Inlet Wall be approved for payment as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. BIDS - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Cass advised that he was presently pre- paring a revision of the contract documents and bid sheets for a proposed new bridge on Stewart Avenue over Cascadilla Creek. He predicted they would be com- pleted by the end of the month. He recommended that the Board authorize advertis- ing for bids to be received thereon on January 24, 1962 in anticipation of an award being made early in February. He estimated it would take about seven months to complete its construction which would permit opening it to traffic by the middle of September before school opens. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the Stewart Avenue bridge as recommended by the City Engineer. Carried. Comm. Clynes called attention to action taken September 5th. by the Board authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate with Chi Phi Fraternity for whatever land will be necessary in connection with reconstruction of the bridge. He suggested that arrangements be made for an appraisal thereof. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to secure an appraisal of the land needed in this respect. Carried. - 4 - December 13, 1961 DETOR CONSTRUCTION CO: Comm. Pickering reported that the request of Detor Construction Company for a review of the amount due to the City for rent of an air compressor had been made and that it had been determined that the cost for this item had been established at $20.00 instead of $48.00 as included in the original bill therefor. ray Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the item for rent of an air compressor included in the original bill rendeVed%the City against Detor Construction Company be approved at $20„00 instead of $48.00 and that the balance of $28.00 be and hereby is ordered ex- punged as erroneous. Carried. NORTH TICOA STREET - STREET LIGHT: In response to a request for an additional street light on N. Tioga Street received from Temple Beth -El at the last meeting, action was taken thereon as follows: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that the installation of an additional 6,000 lumen street light on Pole #11-85 on North Tioga Street, in front of the New Baker Building which is about midway in the block between Court Street and Cascadilla Avenue, be approved at an additional cost of $40,00 per year. Carried. WATER METER FOREMAN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a promotional examination for the position of Nater Meter Foreman and an open competitive examination for the position of meter service man. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF 1,TATER METERS: Comm. Conley recommended the standardization of water meters pursuant to subdivision 5 of Section 103 of the General Municipal Law and cited the following reasons therefor: 1) The City of Ithaca is currently using either Trident or Worthington -Damon water meters, both of which have given satisfactory service over the past several years. 2) A large inventory of repair parts for these types of meters must be maintained. 3) It is necessary to limit the types of meters in order to keep the inventory of repair parts to a minimum. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to standardize water meters as either Trident or Worthington type and authorize the Board to take bids on either of these types of meters. Carried. MRS. BERNICE TUTTON WATER BILL: Comm. Conley recommended that a refund of $17.92 be made to Mrs. Bernice Tutton on her last water bill paid. He reported an in- vestigation by Mr. Rich revealed that the average of her water bill for the last eight bills was $31.40. It was also decided that the water meter may have been defective and that water leaked out of the bottom plate gasket could have actuated the disk in the meter chamber. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a refund in the amount of $17.92 be approved for payment to Mrs. Tutton in accordance with the recommendation. Carried. LUELLA ADAMS - SE14ER SERVICE: Comm.. Conley reported that it has never been the policy of the City to assume any responsibility for sewer stoppages caused by tree roots and therefore recommended that the request of Irs. Luella Adams, 202 Fall Creek Drive, received at the last meeting be denied. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be denied as recommended. Carried. C H,C. FLECK - WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to construct a portion of the water service under proposed route #13 bypass, at the expense of Mr. H.C. Fleck, the owner. Carried. N. TICGQ STREET PARKING FiETERS: Comm. Reulein recommended the installation of twenty parking meters in the 400 block of N. Tioga Street, between Court and Cascadilla Avenue, which will have a two-hour parking limit with a parking fee of (50) five cents per hour. He presented an estimate of the cost thereof as follows: 20 new parking meters 1 spare meter installation cost -5 - $53.50 each 53.50 each C 12.50 each December 13, 1961 $1,070.00 53.50 250.00 $1,373.50 By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic Ordinance to provide for a Parking Meter Zone in the 4.00 block of North Tioga Street be- tween Court Street and Cascadilla Creek and to appropriate the sum of $1,373.50 to Account No. 139, Parking Meters, for the purchase and installation of (20) twenty new parking meters in this zone as requested by residents and property owners of the area, Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #12-1961 be approved for payment and that the accounts receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried On motion the meeting was adjourned. I Geo. A. Blea City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE December 13, 1961 Lucente,Rocco $ 2.35 Lucente,Rocco 5.88 Baldwin, Frank & Anne G. 8.00, Ithaca Properties Inc. 14.47 Blatchley, Richard 2.35 U. S. heavy Reserve 12,92 Sharwill Gardens 14.47 Kelley, Robert 143.45 Decker, Ethel G. 164.70 City of Ithaca (Youth Bureau) 9.68 Belleayre Management Inc.. 10.65 Albrecht,. Andrias 3.86 Longest, James W. 3.86 City of Ithaca (General Fund) 77.44 Cornell University 66,26 Cornell University 36,10 Cornell University 20.00 City of Ithaca (Police Dept.) 4.50 City of Ithaca 50.00 Finger Lakes State Park Comm. 18.75 City of Ithaca (General Fund) DPW 53.74 Albanese Plumbing 13.00 Brewer & Brown 2.00 Furman, Deforest 11.00 Donohue Halverson Co. Inc, 9.00 Failings Plumbing Co. 11.00 Hull Seating & Plumbing Co. 136.50 Jamieson McKinney Go. Inc. 3.00 Morusty & Son 15.00 City of Ithaca (General Fund) 511.50 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE Inbrrp$rated+a('?92S N.Y.S. Electric & Gas 953 City of Ithaca (Water Fund) 2435.15 '� Regular Meeting BOARD OF RUB LIC 4ORKS PROC717DINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. 4:30 p.m. December 27, 1961 PRESENT: Mayor - Smith Mayor -elect - Ryan Commissioners - Egan, Alderman - Hart Attorney - Johnson Supt. of Public Works Engineer - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Clynes - Laverty MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. B.14. TABER BILL: The Clerk read a letter received from B.1,1. Taber protesting a bill in the amount of $19.04 which he had received from the City for mowing grass & weeds on his vacant lot at the southwest corner of Utica & Tompkins Street. He claimed the bill was highly excessive for the work done and he re- quested it be adjusted to a reasonable and agreed figure. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for consideration and report. Carried. SALE OF MI TERIALS ETC.: The Clerk read a letter from the City Controller ree-ommend- ing that the Board prohibit the sales of materials, water, services and/or any items that cannot be added to the tax roll as a lien unless paid for by cash in advance. He advised that this practice had been criticized by N.Y.S. Department of Audit & Control and that the City Chamberlain reported a number of such un- collectible bills in the past. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the ?4at;er & Sewer Committee and City Attorney for consideration and report. Carried. JOAN STOUGHTON F SALLY BEEBEE APPOINMES: Supt, Laverty reported that Mrs. Joan Stoughton and Mrs. Sally Beebee had passed civil service examinations for the position of Account Clerk Typist and recommended their probational appointment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the probational appointments of Yrs. Joan Stoughton and Mrs. Sally Beebee, each'for a sixteen week period, as Account Clerk -Typists at the annual salary of $3,079.00, the minimum of grade 11 in the Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1962, be approved. Carried. PLAZA MOTEL SPQR REPAIRS: Supt. Laverty reported receipt of a request from Pat Porter, Manager of the Plaza Motel, requesting the City to correct a situation in the sewer system serving that property which caused the sewage to back up in the toilets in the motel. He advised that upon review and on the basis of a recommendation of Assistant Superintendent Rich, the Water & Sewer Committee had agreed there was some liability in the matter on the part of the City and he pre- sented an estimate for the needed repairs which amounted to $456.76. He recommend ed that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to proceed with the repairs at a total estimated cost of $456.76. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to make the needed repairs to the sewer system as recommended. Carried. W. SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Cass presented a prepared report covering his findings on the present status of the West Seneca Street bridge and reviewed it in some detail. Mr. Philip Dorf, 132 Farm Street, appeared and reviewed the con- tents of his letter published in the Ithaca Journal on December 18th. in which he urged the Board to uphold its original decision to close the bridge. He maintained it would be in the best interests of the entire community to have it closed. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm.. Pickering RESOLVED, that the report submitted by the City Engineer be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for further study; and that this Committee establish a meeting date at which time both proponents and opponents of the closing of the bridge be given an opportunity to be heard on the subject. Carried. RIDS - CHEMICALS: Comm. Conley recommended that the low bidder in each case, meeting specifications, on chemicals received at the last meeting be accepted. He advised that in the case of hydrated lime the two bids received were identical and that National Gypsum Company had been chosen by lot. .3y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the T-Iater & Sewer Committee be approved; and that contracts for furnishing the city with its chemical needs for the ensuing year be awarded as follows: Liquid Chloring: to Nyclor, Inc @ 4.64'per cwt. Sulphur of Alumina: to Jones Chemicals, Inc. @ $2,05 per cwt. Lime: to National Gypsum Co. @ 25.08 per ton in 18-ton loads; 15 ton Dads-2f�.29 Sulphur Dioxide: to Jones Chemicals, Inc. @ 11.00 per cwt. Motion Carried. BIDS - COAL,: Comm. Conley recommended acceptance of the low bid received on coal. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the city with coal for the ensuing year be awarded to Champaign Coal & Stoker Company, the low bidder, in accordance with its bid as submitted for standard Anthracite Coal @ $14.00 per ton and Stoker Pea @ $13.00 per ton. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clyne$ RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on audit abstract #26 1961 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. SOUTHWEST PARK PLAYGROUND: Mayor Smith reported that the Superintendent had arranged to have two appraisals made of the land which the city proposes to purchase in the southwest section of the City for playground purposes. He advised that he had received a copy of one of the appraisals and anticipated receipt of the other within a few days,, He referred the appraisal to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for its study. GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS: Comm. Clynes reported that construction of a drainage ditch at #1 fairway at the municipal golf course had been completed during 1961 and financed from the Stewart Park Trust Fund. He stated he felt it was a great improvement to the course and he recommended that a similar project at #3 fair- way be undertaken in 1962 and that the Stewart Park Commission be requested to finance its cost. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be requested to prepare a cost estimate for such a project and that the Stewart Park Commission be requested to appropriate the funds to finance it. Carried. Mayor Smith noted that this was his last meeting of the Board and in appropriate words thanked all members of the Board for their splendid cooperation extended him during his term of office. He concluded by wishing all the best of luck in the coming years. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk BOARD OF RUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DECEMBER 27, 1961 French, Kenneth & Josephine 85.88 St. Catherine of Sienna 156.88 National Cash 13.69 Kaufman, Richard & Doris 11.47 Foote, Charles 95.41 Fairview Assoc. - Schickel Est. 163.70 Fairview Assoc. - Schickel Est. 113.50 Brearley, Joseph S. 141.44 Savey, Russell 2.35 Finger Lakes State Parks Commission 18.75 Laistner, M. L. W. 10.19 Rich, L. Gerald 14.40 Broad, Robert H. & Muriel 10.39 Williamson, Robert I. 7.70 Costello, Guy U. & Imogene 10.39 Lucente, Rocco 2.35 Lucente, Rocco 2.35 Stazi, Adorno & Yolanda 7.?0 State & Aurora, Inc. 10.65 Mann, Koeth & Lena I. 10.39 Faulknew, Wm. & Virginia 16.83 Coraell University 47.43 City of Ithaca (Wait Boat House - Stewart Park) 16.83 Leonardo, Frank F. & Anthony J. 15.95 It,,aca College 84.45 Algonquin Lodge Assoc., Inc. 77•85 Hornbrook, Lula Estate 149.61 Lake Road Water District 1,531.43 East State Street Interceptor Sewer (055) 287950.88 APP ED, BY FINACE. 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