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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-19723 BOARD OF MLIC WORM P30CZZD=a8 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor - Costley Commissioners (6) - Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewani*i, Cl,ynee Aldermen (4) - Gutenberger, Meyer, Spano, Slattery OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Gdrsh Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Superintendent - Hannan Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Engineer - Schlieder Janusrr 12, 19722 Building Commissioner ,^ Jones • Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean _ Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting, dated Dec. 31, 1971* were approved as recorded by the Clerk. VICE-CHAIRMAN: Commissioner Putney nominated Commissioner Michael J. Leary for appoint- ment to the position of Vice -Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year and it was seconded by Commissioner Golder. There were no other nominations and it was moved by Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Clynes and carried that the nominations be closed. The Clerk cast one unanimous ballot for Comm. Leary and Mayor Conley declared him duly, appointed Vice -Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. TRASH CONTAINERS: Mr. Joel Nissoff spoke on behalf of Uhlimited Services of America Icae and reviewed his ConVany's proposal to install Mini -Man trash receptacles throughout the business areas of the City on a direct purchase basis or no -cost basis. Direct pur- chase amounted to $89.50 in lots of 30 and the no -cost Was on the basis of his Company soliciting advertising from area merchants which would appear on the receptacles. He stated similar receptacles had been installed in 35'.or..h0-_ upstate cities .the nearest being Endicott. He submitted a two-year contract for approval. Supt. Dingman reported a similar proposal had been rejected by the Board in 1969 and suggested that this pro- posal be rejected also. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Coast. Downing RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Highway Committee and the Planniag Board for study and report. Caked, JOHN MACLEAN; Mr. Edward P. Abbott appeared on behalf of John MacLean, his client, and renewed a request that his client be refunded the sum of $384.35 which he had paid under protest on November 9, 1971. The amount •rgpresented penalties on a water invoice which he paid to the City for installation of water & sewer services in Westwood Knoll sub- division. He noted his client's request was denied by the Board on November 24th but he alleged once again that the City's failure to record deeds to the streets had delayed his client's financing so that he could not pay the bill before the penalties were incurred. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for his review and report thereon. Carried. HEARING OF PERSONS: Walter Schwan, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, asked for permission to be heard later in the meeting when the subject of water service affecting the Ton of Ithaca came up for discussion. At this point Mayor Conley announced his intention of recognizing persons at Board meeting as follows: 1) Anyone wishing to address the Board on any subject. 2) Elected members of other governments using any facilities or services controlled by the Board and any representative whom they choose to be included in pertinent committee meetings 3) Members of Council at anytime during a meeting for direct questions to the Chair 4) Member of the Press at anytime during the meeting who wish to ask for a point of clarification SEWER DISTRICT HEARING: The Supt. reminded those present that a public hearing would be held by the Tompkins County Board of Representatives tonight at 7:30 p.m. on the formation of a County Sewer District and urged members of the Board to attend if possible. BUS STOPS: Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Superintendent, reported new bus stop signs were being installed giving bus schedules, etc. -Aw January 121, 3972 WATER SUPPLY REPORT: The Supt. reported that he had received a report on the evaluation of the City's Water Treatment Plant which had been prepared by Mr. Gilbert Faustel, Chief Sanitary Enginear for N.Y.S. Dept. of Health, and that copies had been distributes to each member of the Board. By Comm. Ewan t cki : seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the evaluation of the public water supply system of the City of Ithaca, prepared by the Bureau of Public Water Supply of the NYS Department of Health, and dated December 1971, be accepted, and the department directed to use it as a guide in planning and executing future improvements to the system; and that the Board extends its thanks to Mr. Faustel for his work involved in its preparation. Carried. ALTERNATE WATER SUPPLY: By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Leary -'RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution reaffirming its lecision to proceed with the design and construction of the 10 M.G.D. alternate raw water ,upply from the Inlet. Comm. Downing questioned the advisability of this step until the matter of securing water from Bolton Point had been discussed with the Town. Commissioner hVanicki felt the Bolton Point proposal was intended for a long-range solution while the Inlet proposal is for an immediate and alternate supply. There was general agreement that the City needed an alternate source of supply but disagreement as to what source - the Inlet, wells in Inlet Valley or Bolton Point - would be in the best interests of the city and the areas served by it. Mr. Schwan, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, felt that Cornell could be called upon in case of an emergency, that an alternate source could be secured from wells sooner than from the Inlet and that Bolton Point was as feasible as the Inlet Source. ,_:.Mayor Conley felt all available alternates should be considered carefully in order to decide on the best possible solution for the city and the areas served by it. Comm. Clyues suggested tabling the matter. -Comm. Putney called for the question'. A 'roll call vote resulted as follows: AYES: 3 - Leary, Putney, Ewani cki NAYS: 3 - Downing, Golder, -Clynes Due to a tie vote, Mayor Conley voted in' the negative and declared the motion defeated. Motion defeated By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comin. Downing RESOLVED, that the following items, scheduled for action at -this meeting; be tabled: a. Authorization for Nussbaumer & Clarke to - proceed with the design of • an alternatd , raw water supply from the Inlet Authorization for Nussbaumer & Clarke to apply to the Water Resources Commission .for:-permi.ssion to ,take water •from`°the Inlet Notification to'the Towns of Ithaca, -Dryden and pillage of Cayuga Height$ that the city could not approve any pending ' or future applications, for ekiens on of water mains or connections to existing mains until the Water Resources Commissions had approved supplemental source of water. Carried. BOLTON- POINT WATER SOURCE OF SUPPLY:- By Comma Ewanicki : seconded -by Comer. Downing " RESOLVED, that'Mr. Schwan, Town of Ithaca Supervisor,.tepresentatives, of`the Town of Lansing and the" Village- of Cayuga Heights be invited to meet with the -Water & Sever Committee of,the Board and the -Intergovernmental Committee'of the Common Council'to, discuss Mr:-Schwan's proposal for the City'ss participation in -the investigation�of Bolton Point as� a long-range metropolitan water supply. Carried., RELOCATION OF RTS. 13 & 96: The Supt. reported that the Syracuse office of N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation was preparing an'environmental impact statement to be presented•to the Federal Highway Administration in connection with the proposed location "of ' eloeated Routes 13 and 96 through lands of the , City of Ithaca which h'aVe -been designated as park lands: This statement requires 'a determination by the local officials having jurisdiction of the impact of the taking of•these park lands in comparison to the benefits to be derived by the highway construction. By Comm. Golder c • seconded by- Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt the following resoluti-oh with respect -to the proposed corridor for the relocation of routes 13 and 96: WHEREAS, 'the- Syracuse office of the New York State Department • of Trandportation-• is ­in the rocess of determining a corridor for the improvements of Routes 13 and 96 in and through the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, the recommended corridor as- determined by said Syracuse office -lies 'in -part in lands ownedby the City, purchased with the 'aid of Federal Bureau -'of o ttdoor' Recreation funds and with, Federal Appalachian funds, and 3 2 �. Janua�'ii► a, iSiTg WHEREAS, a Statement of Environmental Impact is required by the Federal Highway Admin- istration before approval of such corridor can be had which must contain a determination by local officials of the significance of the highway improvement as compared to the value of park land, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council determines that the City of Ithaca will derive much benefit from the improvement of Routes 13 and 96 without adverse effect on the park lands through which the corridor lies, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is the intention of this Common Council to provide for park purposes other lands equal in value to those which will be taken by the State in connection with the highway improvement. Carried. TAYLOR PLACE DEED: The Supt. presented and recommended approval of a deed from J. D. Gallagher, Jr., et. al. to a portion of Taylor Place By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a deed from Joseph D. Gallagher, Jr., et. al. to the City of Ithaca, dated November 10, 1971, conveying the bed of Taylor Place from its present northerly end, approximately 300 feet northerly to Sunrise Road, be accepted; and that the City 11{1rr,"" Clerk be directed to have it filed in Tompkins County Clerk's office. Carried. /1p,i CASS PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the official designation of the park variously known as Cass Park, Cass Park Marina, Cayuga Inlet Park, Inlet Park, Cayuga Lake Park, National Arts and Recreation Center, Old City Airport, and being that portion of lands of the State of New York and the City of Ithaca lying westerly of Cayuga Inlet and the Flood Protection Channel and extending from State Street northerly to the southerly line of lands deeded by the City of Ithaca, State of New York as a part of the Finger Lake State Park system, be Cass Park. Carried, By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $50 be paid to the Tompkins County Committee on Oil Pollution as the participation of the City on behalf of the marina at Cass Park in the control of oil spills on Cayuga Lake and its tributaries. Carried. A. J. ECKERT FEE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the retainage requirements of A.J . Eckert, contractor for plumbing, heating and air conditioning at the recreation center at Cass Park, be reduced to Sib, effective with the January billing. Carried. E. CLINTON STREET -SALE OF LAND: The Supt. reported receipt of a request from State & i Aurora, Inc. asking if the city -owned parcel of land at the corner of E. Clinton and Spencer Streets could be made available for purchase by it for use as an off-street parking lot. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder WHEREAS, the City has received an offer to purchase a triangular parcel of city -owned land located at the corner of E. Clinton and Spencer Streets for use as an off-street parking lot, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that this property is no longer needed for city purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council again be requested to authorize the City Clerk to sell the triangular piece of land at the intersection of East Spencer and East Clinton Streets at a public auction with the up -set price of $1,500, subject to such restrictions on its usage as the Council may deem appropriate. Carried. STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the application .and certificate .wo.4 of Streeter Associates, general contractor on the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $128,394 and ordered paid. Carried. CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE: Comm. Leary reported that the County had indicated its desire to obtain an additional. 1,600 to 2,000 square feet of floor space in City Hall for use by its Social Service Department and that a survey of available space was being made for study by the Superintendent, Mayor and himself. Mayor Conley advised he had asked,_ the Housing Authority to meet with the Board of Public Works, Planning Board and Urban Renewal Agency in an effort to bring all closer together in available office space in City Hall. ANTON EGNER PAYMENT: . 'By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bill of Anton Egner for architectural services in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $13,527.23. Carried. BOAAD OF PUBLIC WORKS PHOCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JAUUARY 12, 1972 7600 Town of Ithaca F2378 12412-50,/' 7601 Village of Cayuga fits. F2378 5587-50-/ '7602 Lansing Water Dist F2378 75-00-/ 7603 Dryden Water Dist. #1 F2378 1200.00 / 7604 Glenn Bartholf G2120 10.00,/ `7605 Ronald Hoffman G2120 7.20 v ,7606 Donald burgess G2120 14.40� 7607 Joseph Cardonia G2120 7.20v 7608 Sam Peter CT2120 7.20J 7609 Huldah Vanderker G2120 7.206/ 7610 hull Heating & Plumbing G2650 4-37v 7611 Eastern Heights 92650 91.65f, 7612 Loren Hardesty F2144 14.00;/ ?613 John G. 4 Mary Costello G2122 14.01�/ 7614 Lewis Axtell, G2122 14.01'/ 7615 Jack Herman G2122 38-55/, ?616 Gloria Scalise G42122 14.01V o617 7618 Ithaca College Ithaca College G2122 F2144 14.01/ 46-07%/ /619 Ithaca College F2144 384.64-� 7620 A. Paolangeli F2144 15.00,1 7621 Mrs. Charles Rupert F2144 ic. 00 v 7622 Lewis Perl F2144 15-00-VI 7623 William Schaffer F2144 15-00v 7624 Eastern Heights Inc. P2144 8.20 V 7625 Eastern heights Inc. F2144 8.20 V 7626 Lansing Water Dist. 7~ 1 F2378 13,91 /. 7627 Sayre Parke F2378 200-73v' 7628 Urban Renewal F2378 104-78 V' 7629 Urban Renewal F2378 122.78,i 7630 George Visnyei F2144 39.34 / ' 7631 Bishops of Ithaca F2144--- 705-94-v TOTAL 219216.40 APPROVM) BY FlN,,NCE COMAXITTEE C L 641 Toirinkins Co. Trust Co. A2192 7.00 642 Tom-�kins, Co. Tres -6 Co. A2192 1� 7,55 3 Tomckins Co. Trost Co. I i2192 10.00 ToraOkins Co. Trust Co. 2i2192 1-1-1-35 61�5 P !', C Famnly 7, oosd Al-120 500.00 3 !i -4- January 12, 1972 NUSSBAUML-R. & CLXRKZ PAYiv&1T: • By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bill of Nussbaumer and Clarke for engineering services in connection with the preparation of the report of May, 1971, on the feasibility of drawing raw water from Cayuga Inlet for use in the City water system, be approved in the amount of $4,820.16 and ordered paid. Cerried. ERNEST CHURCHILL: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that Ernest Churchill be upgraded to the position of Maintenance Man a $3.32 per hour, effective January 16, 1972• Carried. HARRY KING: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that Harry King be granted a six month's leave of absence without pay for convalescing, effective January 16, 1972. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend its 1972 tentative budget for the Water Fund be adding to Account F8340-4, Maintenance of Standpipes - $1,000 - Line 407, Contractual Services, to provide for cathodic protection of standpipes, which was omitted from the original budget request by oversight. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the following appointments and/or transfers in the t3uilding & Grounds Division be approved: ,—.,a. Robert Oaks, a laborer at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective January 10, 1972 b. Steven G. Baker, a laborer at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective January 12, 1972 C. Robert Fitzpatrick, transfer from Traffic Violations Bureau to the position of Clerk in the Construction & Maintenance office at his present annual salary of $4,951.00, effective January 16, 1972• Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded byComm.• Golder. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #1-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. TRAFFIC"'ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Comm.-- Downing pres=ted and raco=94ded approval of sev- eral traffic ordinannce ameadmeats deemed necessary to correct and bring present ordinances ,xp to date. 3y Comm,. Downing: seconded by Comm; Putney IESOLVED,, that the Common Council be requested ;to amend Sections .15-124, 15-180, 15-182, 15--188 and 15-190 of the Code of Ordinances as follows: SEC_. .15-124 -ALTERNATE SIDE ALL NIGHT STREET PARKING PROHIBITED Schedule -A DELETE: Hillview Place; Aurora to Turner Schedule B' (All night parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. shall be permitted) Parking permitted on: Between: INSERT: Hillview Place South side, Turner Place to Aurora Street SEC °15-182 PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN, HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS "TWO HOUR PARKING" DELETE: Buffalo. Street', -south side, from Taughannock Blvd. to 'Brindley Street INSERT:' West Buffalo Street; both sides, from Taughannock Blvd. to a point 180 feet to the :west. INSERT: 'Ithaca Road, west side, 300' block ` INSERT: I#iljvjew Place',- south -side, from Turner Place to Aurora Street 8 a.m. 'to 4 p.m. INSERT: (No parking 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sundays and holidays excepted (Park Street;- north side, from Plain Street to Albany Street -(South Plain Street, east side, 'from Wood Street 'to Ein1ft, Road, "ONE HOUR TARKING1r DELETE: BuffalbStreet, north - side, Inlet bridge to Taughannock Blvd. ,EC.--15 180 pARKTNG PI; 0151TED AT ALL TINS -ON''CERTAIN STREETS,. INSERT: iTtthaca Road,,east side; -from= Cornell Street to Elivood'Avetiue' . A, SERT : 'West State Street, north side, from Fulton Street to a point 200 feet to the east DELETE: West State Street, south -side, Floral Avenue to 1025 West State Street INSERT: - ' The 'Knoll, on the north side, all The Knoll, on the south side; from Barton Place to a point 250 feet Westerly DELETE: Ozmum Place, south side, from the west line of Stewart Avenue west to the east 1ine � of `Ozmum Place IN Ozmun Place, south side, from the west line of Stewart Avenue , west to the east line of -Ozmun Place - ***e Please see, bottom of page -6 for continuation of this section' 23 3 'y -s- January 12, 1972 SEC. 15-188-• ALL NIGHT STREET PARKING PROHIBITED DELETE: Ithaca Road, both sides, 1itchell Street to Dryden Road INSERT: Ithaca Road, both sides, Mitchell Street to Elmwood Avenue INSERT: Valentine Place, west side from driveway to No. 106 Valentine Place, southerly about. 40 feet, to driveway to No. 1.12 Valentine Place SEC. 15-190 STANDING PROHIBITED AT DESIGNATED LOCATIONS INSERT: Cliff Street, both sides, from Hector Street intersection, northerly 400 feet to a point INSERT: Cornell Street, west side, from a Point 25 feet north of the school playground stairs, to Valley Road INSERT: Cornell Street, east side, from a point 50 feet north of the north walk to the East Bill School addition, southerly, to a point opposite the south line of Valley Road INSERT: West Buffalo Street, on the northwest side, from State Street, northeasterly to a point 180 feet west from Taughannock Boulevard DELETE: West Buffalo Street, both sides, 150 feet from Meadow Street westerly DELETE: West Buffalo Street, both sides of 600 block, 150 feet more or less from Meadow Street westerly INSERT: West Buffalo Street, both sides, from Meadow Street, to a point, westerly 150 feet DELETE: Buffalo Street, north side, from: The west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 50 feet The east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 100 feet DELETE: Buffalo Street, south side, from: The west curb line of Meadow Street westerly 100 feet The east curb line of Meadow Street easterly 50 feet INSERT: West Buffalo Street, north side, from the east curb line of Meadow Street, to a point 100 feet easterly INSERT: West Buffalo Street, south side, from the east curb line of Meadow Street, to a point 50 feet easterly DELETE: West State Street, south side, 75 feet from Meadow Street easterly DELETE: West State Street, south side of 500 block, 100 feet more or less from Meadow Street easterly DELETE: West State Street, south side of 600 block, 250 feet more or less from Meadow Street westerly DELETE: West State Street, south side, 250 feet from Meadow Street westerly INSERT: West State Street, south side, from Meadow Street 75 feet easterly to a point INSERT: West State Street, south side, from Meadow Street 250 feet westerly to a point Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Committees of the Board for Chairman Commissioner Ewanicki Commissioner Clynes Commissioner Golder Commissioner Leary Com¢mi. s s i one r Putney Commissioner Downing Conley announced his appointment of the following "Standing 1972 : WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS Vice Chairman Commissioner Downing Member Commissioner Clynes HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING AND REFUSE Commissioner Putney Commissioner Leary BRIDGES L CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE Commissioner Leary Commissioner Putney PUBLIC BUILDINGS PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS Commissioner Ewanicki Commissioner Downing FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Golder Commissioner Ewanicki PARKING, TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT Commissioner Clynes Commissioner Golder He indicated the person named first on each Committee would serve as its Chairman with the second as Vice -Chairman. MEETINGS: Action was taken to establish regular meeting dates of the Board for 1972 as i follows: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that regular meetings of the Board shall be held in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Carried. c b '! mom dMY�ty :11 T � S�s .�. LOCAL LAWS - B. P. W. : Comm. Golder presented and read the following prepared statement: "Mr. Mayor: I have a prepared statement which I hope will have immediate corroboration of your office relative to the criticism leveled at this Board for not appearing before the Common Council in defense of its position in the matter of the "Local Law" passed by Council January 5, 1972. It follows: On the afternoon of January 5th the Mayor, in conversation with the Superintendent and a Board member, stated that no action would be taken at the evening meeting other than the possibility that if the resolution was offered it would be tabled for 30 days to determine the legality of its presentation. Consequently each Board member was so informed. Otherwise, they would most certainly Lave appeared to defend their position. Subsequently, the Mayor explained his action to the satisfaction of the Board and we now suggest that he explain it to the news media so that the general public may know the reason that the non-appearance of Board members was not disinterest but was the result of misinformation." I now move that this statement be recorded in the minutes of this meeting together with the Mayor's response and properly reported by the news media. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney CT",RESOLVED, that this statement be recorded in the minutes of this meeting together with "the Mayor's response thereto. Carried. rrK Mayor Conley responded by stating he was of the opinion, when he talked with the Supt. r and a Board member, that no action would be taken on Jan. 5th as he told them. He stated however that later that same evening the matter had been reviewed with the Office of Local Government in Albany by Alderman Robinson and Attorney Gersh and as a result it had been decided that the proposed laws were in proper form and could be presented to the Council for its action on Jan. 5th. When this determination was made it left insufficient time to notify members of the Board. He indicated he had tried unsuccessfully to have action on the laws postponed until the Council's regular meeting in February. He felt however that the Council should have the final say in policy matters affecting the City and that the local laws adopted on Jan. 5th were not intended to interfere with the Board in its day -today operations of city affairs under its control but rather to give -he Council control over policy matters and thus place it in a better position for nego- ;iating with other units of local governments using services provided by the City. .;omm. Downing expressed his opinion that matters of conflict between the Board and Council should be settled by the Council by a two-thirds vote thereof rather than by a mere majority. Comm. Ewanicki felt that passage of the local laws had widened the rift between the Board and Council rather than help increase cooperation between the two bodies. Comm. Leary criticized the Mayor severely for not keeping his promise to the Supt. and Board. He felt the Board had been put on the spot since it relied on his (the Mayor's) word that the laws would not be voted upon on January 5th. He termed this as poor cooperation and felt it was the reason the Board failed to be represented on Jan. 5th to present its side of the story. Alderman Slattery requested Comm. Downing to express his views about a two-thirds vote in a formal resolution. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to adopt a resolution, ordinance or local law which will require that a two-third's vote of the Common Council shall be required to override the Board's decisions in matters wherein there lies a difference of opinion between the Board and Council. Carried. *TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDME14TS: (CONT'D. FROM PAGE 4) SEC. 15-180 PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS DELETE: Fall Creek Drive, north side, Stewart Avenue to Thurston Avenue DELETE: Fall Creek Drive, south side, Barton Place to prolongation of Wyckoff Avenue DELETE: Fall Creek Drive, south side, Stewart Avenue to Barton Place INSERT: Fall Creek Drive, south side, Stewart Avenue to Thurston Avenue Fall Creek Drive, north side, Stewart Avenue to prolongation of Wyckoff Avenue )ELETE: Wyckoff Avenue, south side, Thurston Avenue to Highland Avenue INSERT: Wyckoff Avenue, southwest side, Thurston Avenue to Highland Avenue DELETE: Cliff Street, west side, State Street to north city line INSERT: Cliff Street, west side, from a point 400 feet north of Hector Street inter- section to north city line Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. J cec. �_�s ., City ,�� :�_ E• ; . rd J. Conley, M or i`?3 soma or Ilu"20 WORM rRo=MMON CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. Januarg 26, 1972 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewaaicki, Clynes Aldermen (4) - Meyer, Barber, Spano, Jones O'MERS PRESENT: Attorney - Gersh Engineer - Schlieder Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Cont.-011er - Russell Assistant to Superintendent - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Ass't. Supt. Public Works - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. HILLER BROS. WATER SERVICES: William Hilker renewed his request, formerly made through the Town of Ithaca, for the extension of water and sewer services to serve his develop- ment located off the Coddington Road and being an extension of the Northview Road devel- opment. He further urged that a water connection be permitted to serve one of his houses fronting on Coddington Road and which he pointed out had been under construction prior to the time that the city declared its moratorium on further water extensions outside the city. After some discussion his requests were referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for further consideration. STATION RESTAURANT: The Supt. reported that bids for a license to use city -owned lands adjacent to the Station Restaurant on West Buffalo Street had been advertised with a requirement that no bid for less than $200.00 per month would be accepted. He estimated there was room for approximately 63 parking spaces on the land involved which at the rate of 254 per day for 200 days per year would amount to approximately $3,150.00. He reported that one bid thereon had been received on Jan. 24th from Joe Ciaschi, owner of the restaurant for $25.00 per month. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid be rejected. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Downing Carried, Mr. Ciaschi appeared and explained his development of the parking areas an the land involved at his own expense in an effort to eleau up and improve the area even though he knew it was city lard. He stated he did not use the area continuo4ily. nor did he have exclusive use of it. He. also expressed his interest in purchasing it from the city if possible. Discussion centered around what was a reasonable rate for rent of the property and if the city could sell it since it was purchased as part of the old L.V.R.R. loop with Appalachia funds for use as park lands. Comm. Downing recommended that Mr. Ciaschi be permit}ed to use it on a month -to -month basis an the terms of his offer. After some further discussion the matter was referred to the City Attorney for further study, possible negotiations with Mr. Ciaschi, and report thereon. MACLEAN REFUND: Attorney Gersh reported he had discussed the matter Of a refund requested by Mr. MacLean at the last meeting and was awaiting further details relating thereto to be furnished by Mr. MacLean's attorney. WATER SUPPLY: At the request of the Mayor, Comm. branicki presented the following: By Comm. F.wanicki: seconded By Comm. Dadning RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works accepts the offer of Cornell university for the delivery of one M.G.D. of water to the City at low flow periods, and that Assistant Superintendent Hannan is directed to work with the appropriate departments of the University to clear up problems in such delivery, thereby assuring full availability of adequate supply at all times to the city's water consumers, and thereby allowing the Board to lift its present moratorium on new connections to the city water system; and that the city's acceptance of such offer shall depend on the successful and economic feasibility of making proper connections between the two systems. Comm. Golder suggested tabling the matter pending further discussions with the Town of Ithaca. Comm. Clynes felt action at this time would be premature. Comm. Domrning urged approval. AYES: 1 - Downing NAYS: 5 - Leary, Putney, Golder, Ewanieki, Clynes Motion defeated. now i1 i , ., i'e u w ear, Lyle z !i � By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that this Board agrees to participate in discussion with the Towns of Ithaca, Lansing and Dryden and the Village of Cayuga Heights, to establish intermunicipal coopera- tion in exploring the long-range solutions for the area's water problems, and to ask the Common Council to provide funds for the city's fair share of a comprehensive water supply study for the municipalities concerned, which would focus on the city's current supply source and the proposed source at either Bolton Point, Cayuga Inlet, or upland areas, as the major raw water sources for the area, recommend methods to integrate these sources, determine construction and maintenance costs, establish consumer costs, and recommend methods of intergovernmental supervision of the area supply, all to the benefit of the residents of the Greater Ithaca Area. Carried. TRASH CONTAINERS: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposal of Unlimited Service of America to place trash receptacles be rejected. Carried. COMMUNITY SERVICE BUILDING FIRE LOSS: The Supt. reported that Richards Adjustment Co. had offered the following settlement for the fire damage at the Community Service Bldg: Structural damage $520187.38 Depreciation (includes tax) 5,209.52 $46,977.86 Contents Inventory 4,289.36 Depreciation where applicable 590.57 3,698.79 Clean up and temporary protection 3,436.54 Actual Cash Value Loss $541113.19 He pointed out that the figures left a difference of $5 ,808.09 which will be paid' only " on proof that -it -has ' been actually expended. He felt it was important to start repair of the building as soon as possible. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to negotiate with the Richards Adjustment Company for a final settlement of the fire damage at�the Community Services Building. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm: Leary RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized and directed to negotiate with contractors acid proceed with the repair of the Community Service Building as soon as possible. -Carried. FLORAL'AVE14UE PROPERTY: The Supt. requested authorizati onto demolish or otherwise dispose of the Price house 'at,lll Floral Avenue, recently 'purchased by the City. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to dispose of the Price house on Floral Avenue. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: a. David E. Marsh, a Maintenance Man in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $3.28,per hour,'effective January 30, 1972. b. Carl Bower, a Laborer III in -the Water & Sewer Division. at $2.61 per hour, effective January 17, 1972. c. Ronald J. VanDeWeert, a provisional appointment as a Meter Serviceman in the.Water and Sewer Division at $2.80 per hour, effective January 18, 1972. Carried. BIDS -MOTOR VEHICLES: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED; that the"Suet. be authorized to 'advertise -for bids on,motorivehieles and,snow- plowing equipment "for which funds. have been provided for in the 1972 budget; Carried. STREETER ASSOCIATES: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the application of L Streeter, Associates" for earned retainage, for. uhioh there are'bonds on deposit with the City Controller,-be'approved'in the amount of"" $66,036.15. Carried] By Comm-. Putney: ' seconded by Comm. Leary COMMITTEE MEETINGS: RESOLVED; that resolutions of this Board; ldated'LJune.24, 1970 and July 14, 1971; dealing' with the rules , for holding committee meetings be" amended- to provide that the Chairman of any of the Board's Committees may determine: a.." Whether all members of the Board will be notified of his committee meetings. b." Whether minutes of the meeting shall be kept. c. Whether the committee meeting shall be open to news media. d. Whether notice of such meeting shall be"posted on the bulletin board. AYES: 3 - Leary', Golder, Clynes NAYS: 3 - Putney, Downing, Ewanicki Due to tie vote, Mayor Conley voted in the negative and declared the motion defeated. 3'S -3- January a6, 1972 AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved, as listed on audit abstract #2-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approvad and ordered rendered. Carried. STANDARDIZATION - TRAFFIC SIGNALS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca to standardize the Crouse -Hinds traffic signal and controller equipment for use in the City of Ithaca for reasons of efficiency and economy as follows: a. The City now has Crouse -Hinds traffic signals and controller equipment in use at fifty intersections throughout the city. b. This action will minimize the inventory of repair parts which must be maintained for servicing traffic signals and controller equipment. c. The labor costs for servicing a standard type of signal will be less than if required to service different types. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt Crouse -Hinds as the standard traffic signal and controller equipment to be purchased and usea by the City of Ithaca in the year 1972, except on the existing state arterial system on Meadow Street, and to authorize the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids and pur- chase traffic signal and controller equipment of this manufacturer in such quantities as there are funds appropriated in 1972. Carried. STANDARDIZATION - PARKING METERS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it is in the best interest of the City of Ithaca to standardize the Park-O-Meter, as manufactured by Rockwell Mfg. Co., for use in the City of Ithaca for reasons of efficiency and economy as follows: a. There are approximately 1,275 parking meters currently being used on city streets and in municipal parking lots. b. The investment in a stock of parts that will have to be maintained for servicing one standard type of meter will be less than if the city is required to service several different types of meters. c. The expense of servicing one standard type of meter when compared with servicing several different types will be much less. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution, pursuant to Sec. 103 of the General Municipal Law, standardizing Park-O-Meter as manu- factured by Rockwell Mfg. Co., as the type of parking meters to be used in the City of Ithaca; and that it authorize the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids thereon during 1972. Carried. TOMPKINS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' REQUEST: By Comm. Downing: seconded by COMM. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Tompkins County Senior Citizens, dated March 10, 1971, for four-way walk lights at downtown intersections be denied. Carried. Comm. Downing reported that on November 10, 1971, the Senior Citizens requested twenty parking spaces in Parking Lot "F" for the use of the Senior Citizens. The area requested by the Senior Citizens will be removed from the lease between the City and the Urban Renewal Agency, which will permit the Senior Citizens to negotiate directly with the Urban Renewal Agency for this space. CHESTNUT STREET: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Robert B. Clauson, dated Sept. 8, 1971, for 2k-hour parking on a portion of Chestnut Street be denied. Carried. LINDEN AVENUE: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Com. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Anthony Petrillose, dated October 13, 1971, for additional parking meters on Linden Avenue be denied because the area is predominantly residential-, Carried. E. GREEN STREET PARKING RAMP - ARCHITECT: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leery RESOLVED, that no action be taken of the selection of an architect for the parking ramp on East Green Street as proposed by former Mayor Johns on K:ovember 24, 1971. Carried. SIX MILE CREEK FARKINO: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that no action be taken on a request of Joseph Greenberger, dated Dec. 8, 1971, for decking portions of Six Mile Creek for parking. Carried. LINN STREET: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that no action be taken on a request of Alderman Spano, dated Dec. 8, 1971, for a change in the existing no -parking regulation in the 700 block of Linn Street. Carried. h0l,RD OF PUS.>I,IC `dOHKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS aECEIVABLE January 26, 1972 7632 Albanese Plumbing (,o. G2122 121.00 7633 Burris Plumbing Co. G2122 48.00 .� 7634 Donohue -Halverson G2122 35.00i- 7635 North East Plumbing G2122 33.001" 7636 H. J. Morusty G2122 19.00- 7637 A. Fredericks & Sons F2651 83,38- 7638 North Nast Water Dist. F2378 183.72 7639 Ithaca College F2144 74.30'1 7640 Dryden 6tir. Dist. # 2 G2374 531.79 -- 7641 Town of Ithaca G2374 64.04 - 7642 Town of Ithaca F2378 51.80,- 7643 Town of Ithaca F2378 77.F8•-- 7644 Town of Ithaca F2378 56.38, 7645 Town of Ithaca F2378 570.10,-J- 7646 Town of Ithaca F2378 795.25, 7647 Town of Ithaca F2378 185.72 - 7648 Tompkins County Hospital F2378 370.28` 7649 Town of Ithaca F2378 388.18- 7650 Ithaca City School Dist. G2374 13.08- 7651 Peter Poulos G2122 28.3$� 7652 Ithaca College G2122 26.15` 7653 John Boronkay G2122 17.8O1, 7654 Antonio 1 ernaez G2122 22.25z. 7655 Cornell University G2122 23.15�- 7656 Lansing Wr. Dist. #1 F'2378 11.49, 7657 Leo 4ells F2144 7.26"- 7658 Francis i lunch F2144 15. 34 G 7659 Hocco Lucente P2144 11.49". 7660 itobert Cullin F2144 225.50 -- 66661 �Jb61 Nkac Pherson Homes Inc. F2144 155079- h.ac Pherson tomes Inc. G2122 169.86.- 7662 City of Ithaca F2655 400.4$;., 7663 City of Ithaca F2655 59.93" 7664 North Last Plumbing G2651 7.34- TOTAL 4884.11. APPROVED BY FINANCE COT,i�,_ITTEE 11 6�.6 New York State Llectric Gas A260 4 000 �- 6 7 YewYork State r,l ctri.c 8 7�.s r�2560 199.00c1 BICYCLE ROUTES: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that no action be taken at this time on a request, dated October 13, 1971, for the establishment of bicycle routes within the City; and that the request be referred to Human Services Committee of Common Council for its study and recommendations thereon. Carried. ELMWOOD-FAIRMOUNT INTERSECTION: Comm. Downing reported that on March 27, 1971, Alderman Gutenberger had requested traffic control at the Elmwood -Fairmount intersection, a parking ban on one side of Oxford Place, and that Linden Avenue be made a one-way street. He advised the three items were being handled by the Traffic Engineer and required no action by the Board. TIOGA-CAYUGA ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that no action be taken on a request of former Mayor Johns, dated May 26, 1971, for one-way traffic in the central business district until the traffic pattern resulting from the Center -Ithaca Urban Renewal project is known. Carried. SHOPPING CARTS; Alderman Saccucci called attention to the large number of shopping carts being abandoned throughout the city and asked if the Board had any juris- diction or if it could compel the shopping centers to collect their carts. After some discussion it was the consensus of opinion that the Board had no jurisdiction and no action was taken on the matter. LOCAL LAWS: Comm. Ewanicki questioned the status of the Local Laws relating to the �-a Board, deemed to have been adopted by the Council on January 5, 1972, since he felt there is remained some doubt as to the effect of abstaining votes cast by two aldermen on this occassion. Attorney Gersh advised that Roberts Rules, under which the Council operates, had been amended regarding voting procedure to provide that the votes of those who abstained could no longer be counted with the prevailing side. Comm. Ewanicki then suggested that the matter of whether or not the Local Lags in question had been passed by the Council with the proper majority should be determined. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:35 P.M. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Edward J.' Conley, Mayor Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) .- Leary, Putney, Golder, Ewanicki, Clynes ABSENT: Commissioner - Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen!- Meyer, Spano, Barber, Slattery, Gutenberger Attorney - Ge rsh Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Ass't. to Superintendent - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder FeWusxy go 1972 Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. GROFF ASSOCIATES REQUEST: Mr. Ben Boynton appeared before the Board and requested approval of an application for water service to lands on Ellis Hollow Road under develop.. ment by Groff Associates for apartment use. His request was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for consideration. CLIFF PARK ROAD - TAYLOR PLACE STREET LIGHT: Alderman Barber requested the installation of a street light at the intersection of Cliff Park Road with Taylor Place. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that this request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. ELM STREET TRAFFIC: Alderman Barber called attention to the increased traffic on the 100 and 200 blocks of Elm Street causing hazardous driving conditions. By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Gersh reported the disposition of the MacLean refund was still awaiting details to be furnished by his attorney; and that the matter of negotiating with the Station Restaurant had been delayed because Mr. Ciaschi, owner of the restaurant,, was out of t own . STREET LIGHTS: The Supt. reported that two high pressure sodium street lights had been installed in the 100 block of South Tioga Street as a basis of comparison with existing lights and urged members of the Board to view them during night conditions. BUS REPORT: A bus report covering the last three months of 1971 compared with similar periods during the two preceding years was presented. It showed a net loss before capital investment of $6,730.19 and after investment of $9,372.60. It also showed the final results for the year 1971 compared with 1969 and 1970. Total passengers carried during 1971 amounted to 282,048, the highest number since the City started operating the buses. It was moved by Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Putney and carried that the report be accepted and placed on file. ELM STREET: Engineer Schlieder reported that plans for the widening of Elm Street were being developed for presentation to the Capital Improvements Review Committee. He anticipated funds for this project would be included in the 1973 capital improvement program. CORNELL WATER SUPPLY: Comm. Ewanicki reported he had consulted with Mr. Noel Desch regaxding the availability of water from Cornell's sources. He explained that Cornell took the position, as it always had in the past, that it will augment the city's supply during periods of emergencies but that this should not be construed to mean it would furnish the city with an auxiliary supply. He reported that pumps and other equipment could be installed on Jessup Road to accomplish the transfer of water from Cornell's supply to the City's at an estimated cost of $8,000.00 which he felt should be borne by the Town of Ithaca and he recommended that Ass't. Superintendent Hannan be instructed to pursue this and ascertain who should bear such a cost. Alderman Gutenberger entered at this point in the proceedings. r-� H •N• h1rl�Wllly i, Lp" --� 4 By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Nussbaumer & Clarke be instructed to proceed with the design of the alter- nate raw water supply as follows: a. An intake from Cayuga Inlet providing for two 7 mgd pumps. b. A transmission line from the intake structure to the Treatment Plant capable of transmitting 10 mgd. e. A receiving structure at the Filter Plant providing for optional use of water from the Inlet or from the present source. d. Any alterations or improvements to the Filter Plant which are necessary to achieve a potential treatment capacity of 10 mgd. During the ensuing discussion Comm. Ewanicki agreed that this was only an alternate supply and not to be confused with an emergency supply or a loiig-range solution. He felt it was not a preference over Bolton Point and the possibility of going to Bolton Point as the long -rang solution still existed. Alderman Slattery urged delay in this matter pending another meeting on February 26th between Intergovernmental Relations Committee of Council and other interested parties. Motion carried. NUSSBAUMER & CLAM: By Comm. Ewenicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that Nussbaumer & Clarke be authorized to apply to the Water Resources Commission on behalf of the City for permission to take water from the Inlet in connection with the proposed 10 mgd alternate raw water supply. Carried. WATER DISTRICTS: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that all outside water districts again be notified that no further connections to or extensions of the City water system can be made until such time as the alternate L.a raw `rater supply shall have been' approved by the Water Resources Commission. Carried. WATER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY: By•Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the 15 pending service requests frem the outside districts and the one pending request for extensi'on-in the outside district be 'deferred until s supplementary water supply has been assured.' Carried. BIDS - WATER METERS: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on February 7th for furnishing the City with water -meters during theyear 1972. He indicated these bids would be canvassed and reported on at the Feb. 231rd mieeting. BUDGET REQUEST: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED; that the Common 'Council be requested to- amend the' 1972 budget for, the Water ' and Sewer Division by adding $150- in -Line '312 of Account -G$120., -ta iir6Vide for "parts` needed to repair the 'pumps at' the Cherry Street Pump- Station. -Carried-. BIDS -TRAFFIC SIGNALS: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm Golder RESOLVED, that the Supt., be authorized to advertise for bids on traffic signal equipment, poles and cables. Carried. 'COMMUNITY SERVICE BLDG. REPAIRS:, Comm. Leary reported that Richard Adjwatment SerV•ive had approved the figure of ` ,97-7.86 as the actual cash value , -of structural- damue, to the' Cotnunity Service`'Bldg.' in' 'the fire of 11/18/71. In addition, they approved --"the • figure of $5 ,209.52 as applicable depreciation which also may be recovered, if necessary td,*o*jAe1y ..repair the building. Giorddno Construction- Supply quoted $4o,954.00 as a. price for' structural repair including electrical Mirk but' not 'includibg •plumibit$' *r: sales t&. It'also quoted an additional sum of $3,'000 for minor 'alterations By Camm.. Leary : seconded by Comm. Golder' :. ' • ` . . RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to issue a purchase order in the amount of :$41054-. to Giordano .Construction and Supply Ccmpany ,for :labor and materials necessary to restore the Community Service Building with minor alterations- as out:li.ned ila-their proposal. Carried: ANTON EGNER PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED.; :that the bill. of Aiit-on'Egner for -supervfsion of-construction'of the 'swiimaing pool end skating'rink at• Cass Park 'for the period August 19,71 through Jtniiary 1972, be approved in'the mount of $8,872.62 and ordered paid. Carried. '-: G. MILLER PAYMENT: By 'Coma►. !AAry.' seconded by, Comm'. 'Golder RESOLVED, 'that ;a' progress payment to Thomas `G. Miller for "cons .iAlting '-servi-ces ton the design' and `construction of the utilities, playfields; and reiitted voirk''at' Oass :Park, be approved' in the amount' of $7,155.50` and ordered paid. Carried. 4 Mow" of UIN STREETER ASSOCIATES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that application 140. 5 of Streeter Associates, general contractor for the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $61,890 and ordered paid. Carried. CAPITAL PROJECTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded 'by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that Common Council be requested to fund the following Capital Projects in the 1972 budget: Pressure Concrete Retaining Walls Maintenance Creek and Retaining Walls Renewal Storm Drain Construction Traffic Signal Installation and Improvement Street Paving Clinton Street Widening DeWitt Park Improvement Pier Road Elmira Road Drainage South Aurora Street Bridge Repair Giles Street Bridge Repair (at VaniNatta's ) 7,500 7,500 5,000 15,000 30,000 162000 6,000 7,500 15,000 75,000 50,000 Carried. STREET TREE PROGRAM: By Comm. PutneY: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that two members of the staff be authorized to attend a street tree program to be held in Syracuse, New York on February 23rd. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewauicki RESOLVED, that Ronald Hollowell be appointed a laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Div, at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective February 3, 1972. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #3-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ELEANOR DILLENBECK: Comm. Golder reported that on March 10, 1971, the Board authorized the renting of a space in Parking Lot A for Mrs. Eleanor Dillenbeak for the balance of the year, at a rate of $15.00 per month; and that she had submitted proof of continuing disability, and requested renewal of this privilege. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the permission granted Mrs. Dillenbeck to rent a space in Parking Lot A at $15.00 per month, be continued through the calendar year of 1972. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at $:00 p.m. n � 21 -1-J r Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Edward J Conley, Mayor BCARD 0-1'' PUBLIC; ',YOAKS PILOCEEDINGS iXCOUNTS K-.GEI U'ABLE February 9, 1972 7665 i,nthony Leonardo G2120 7.20 7666 Grigor Grigorov G2120 7.20 7667 Walker Smith G2120 7.20 7669 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 7670 Peter Torchia G2120 7.20 7671 1,V. H. Woodin G2120 7.20 7672 hoald Poffman G2120 7.20 76?3 bishops of Ithaca G2122 22.25 7674 Lula Lornbrook Est. G2122 22.25 7675 Oliver & T.ianda Jones Jr. F2144 15.00 7676 tr rr tf t+ F2144 15.00 7677 ,r ,t It F2144 15.00 7678 Aobert E. Hoaglin F2144 15.00 7679 Eastern heights Inc. F2144 9.64 f 0 Jack & 'Eva Petrillose F2144 11.12 T�91 Bengt Broms F2144 11.12 7682 Nathen &Lary Weiner F2144 15.00 7683 t,nthony u� . Bellavigna F2144 21.948 7684 bEC Structures Inc. F2140 84.42 7685 Vincent Giardono F2144 64.88 7686 Stuart Wilson F2144 135.48 7686 it It G2122 90.32 7687 City of Ithaca F2144 124.31 4iater 537.95 TOTAL 890.97 Sewer 353.02 APPNVLI BY FINANCE GOT-" IiTEE IT 649 Richard J. -,chultz A 2690 58.09 649 Dr. Freder'_ck M. Michell A 2690 286.37 650 Perry City Farms n 2690 16.14 651 Genesee hre-ing Co.-- �L 2690 292.71 652 Ithaca. College A 1750 2790.30 653 3aVentior°t CO t, 2690 103.00 654 11YS Electric & Gas 1710 163.24 655 Westons Shoppers City Inc. A 2i70 113.60 656 Ilorr.is S1T� -ell U A2690 �810 10 6C / mar -",rc:•t J . l PllI,1 y :i ti 2 9 i l 1 1 �� _ 40.G , 3 1 G o �-y 0 [} �j„ _r Z.Z,' an i s l" 1t< lJ . rr,,�n►� �r� r����'mir�i���! ��e��rdMNrr 4: 00 P . M. February 23, 1972 d i 4 6, v C ; 'y -a..y, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewanicki, Clynes. `Aey­-, Gut: nhc;.rger, Spa.no of 'ublic Works - Hanna_ n :Ire:.:-iten,,'ent Dougherty -Clerk - Blean I ill '.ede._ Deputy Clerk - Grey Russell of the prace^d-;.na .meeting were approved as recorded by f ) ��rSCITL,•�ANN"IP -• HILLICK - CARIv�AI; The Clerk :read the following letter; .to: 3oarT of -Public Viorks - RE: Griavancos of William Hillick and Adam Carman 'a 1`he undersigned Arbitrator's Committee approved the grievance of William Ni.11ick and recommend reimbursement to him of three months' insurance payment in the total amount of $103.63. Vie also approved the grievance of Adam Cat -man and recommend repayment to him of one month's . insurance ;premium in the amount of $34 , o5 denied the grievance of Adam•::: arman with respect to the reimburse- m.:-.t of.' sick oave. Wo ac.•�ee ��.�_i.th the memo from the Superintendent " ttA n-.in.g'' ou.i: ­ ti)n C1ty ordi ncnces which require that compensation. be '- ­,... charged. again:;. sick 1cave. 4c, r .commend t,':�at each and every City Employee be considered "on the ,layrol.l." for the. payment of insurance premiums, unless and until' -they a._e (a �� (b) resign, and (c are on a leave-of-absencere- quested quested by the emploveo,. Sgd: Richard Putney Bernard J,.Carpenter Matie S. Schmaus ��:cl�ircll.er llusszll rc�►l.eGved the rules of -procedure governing the..N' Ow York St -ate 'Hea].-th Insurance Plan in which the City had partici`,p�ted since 1.958 :J'�:c6 't J ,-;, a c:zra:�h.:i S and- 4 of Article V1 of the Bar- C.�iA .ni'n ta,_�C;14.,' ; , 1i ) .! "^s !,-,a Laborers' y',Union ' re- fi,l�..ji; .� Gr c'v:3n`--n �'.iclCedk r, .. i a � 0C",i.^ne the B6 d'.s' right";t�?:! oose Pu;e l..,y t:� p... r`, the G-L-ty in thaw grievances and felt it was unfair to the City -to have C i.scner Putney represent it. He suoges,:•,�d that: no actio.n' be ­ Yal:en on' +Aie report pEnding. at review:•.of, th6 -r:. mad tee' by the -City Ati:arney, Conley :.uggEsted "refbrting�it to; the Q. ty's; degoti..ato -s fo)_ further rlc�view > The Clerk pointed out that -'the' C:ouncil,�'by� resolution dated De?r leer 23 i 1938,; , elected-; to''paiticipate in State. Employegz`. Health 1n_--u_ an(~e Pro,--iram for all of its officers aia,-! employOf+s and the'��­efore quo,; -:,_'.On d 'tills t.'.o3rd' s right to make any 0han. es in" `UI-ie- a:ules .. '9� 'dJ,h9 .r:'.1-4,1oy'..0 S 0 the Board' since 1t "Ob : vic;'A'S1, -�'euld I::3t spec'_: fo call" He ; igges ted that ,changes •as .sug- ge:>tbd J.n the; foregbir�g lett:,�-- should'. be -presented �. to -:Council. for'.Iinal ii -i, L 01 13�' Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes RL3 "D lia t. ha matter be referred to. the Common Council- for•-:r6VieW Carried. t . i The Clerk read a letter received by the Mayor from 317:. So Cayuga Street,..who complained about having to "- Civ : f c r Ur• of the Woolworth Parking: Lot during: snows removal oper- �,�a t1ons„ Shefelt she should not have to pay for; parking• her: cer : there ir?.e 1.>>th ,_•falio stations had been asking people-.to:'move their cars into i arki n 101-'s to po init the snow removal. Mayor Conley stated he had :co,c,� •:► ? O:hor s=.mi1.ir complaints and intended to ask Council to refunq :a 1:c a i-.1 under such circumstances. SF�iF:c� 1`1410IC; E FIX =+J IG�3D: By C"am.missione- Ewanicki: Seconded sr 944 r,ESOV,1_:D, .r c nde-1-ed hat Tatar " SeYver tc the City Ganaral lei invoice ;C7687 in the Fund, be and hereby CA:MIED. amount of ."124,,31, is expunged. _T`G7T 7.AITSF ' Ey Commissioner cwanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Leary the Common :council he recuested to authorize the transfer ,�'0 � 00 om ]ins 312 to line 250 in 1 udget account „-r8330 in the ;later 1AT Ni T S• Commissioner '"Ewanic'::i reported the Superintendent hacl »� c oivac' aids o-n �ra,_�ruary 7tiz for furnishing tine City ,Pith .rater meters ._nc': meter reading devices as follows: :3ad,cer i�ieter, Inc. 20, 310.52 �i=rsy Products, Inc. 25,919.-28 I. ep tune "v,ater uo . 29,331..67 G , non-�almet Industries 30,Cl . By Commissioner E:vanicki: Seconded ')y Commissioner Golder. that a contract l^a a':varrec' to badger vieter, Inc, for supply- .nc: .vatar meters and remote meter raauin; Devices to the City in accord- ance ;vith the terms of its `)iu and the specifications, dater; January 13, l97`, in an amount not to exceed IJ23,310:32'. ✓Ail ;ICJ. GROFF PI'SSCCI1-.T � 3 YU `. 3y Commissioner S.v©n3cici, 2nd 1­ y Commissioner Leary that the request of Groff ssociates for water service for apart - mv,nt use on F.13_is I-Iollo,,.v I,nad '^e given the same status as other pending_ applications for ,cater service outside the City. CAM_ 13D . "U tiN:7:LL. WATZR VPPIY: Assistant Superintendent Hannan presented and re- vse':!ed a : u�apieiment to his report, dated February 7, 1972 regarding � o, znelll s =3.ity to suppl :eater to the City on an emergency basis. "Co-Y attached to minutes . ie;a-, 13n3.cy a, wised that a letter, dated February 13, 1972, and signed t'-.-e PSayor of. Cayuca Heights, and Supervisors of Towns of T ca and Jry_'.cn had been. mailed to i1X %andall :. Sherr asking him to a meeting !:Pith officials o` ",ornell raga r;::inr this matter, but not received any ans,.rer yet. _L =rT-'.1C CO. PAY[u,j_I�jT: 3y Commissioner Leary: Seconded by or Jo��ninc �.. _ _ - - I� ;;hit estimate % of Madison Llectric Company in the, amount of 6">�.':'0 fo. work completer under its contract at the Cass 'ark sµrim- m --.c: pool and slating rink project be approver; for payment. CAFM IED. PAYP E_P : 3y Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner I _;50L1J._D; that an invoice in .the amount of $18.84, payable to Anton Ecner, for reimburs2`.'.e expenses in connection with the construction of E. ,wi:;:,,�inc pool and skating rink at Cass Park during December 1971 -god January 1972 be approve(': for payment. CAM IED. �',_):3: )y Commissioner Leary: Saconucd ':�y Commissioner Golc'er. that the Suparintendant 1,e authorizer to advertise for bids for grarinc, drainage, roadways, walkways, landscaping, playfields, and re- iated utiiities�for the Cass Park development. CARRIcD. BIDS - MOT07 Vcl,_T.CL--S: Commissioner Putney reported the Superintendent hag'receivc d bins on February 22nd for furnishing the City with motor vehicle equipment as follo,is: .r 3idders gem ` �uant3.ty Description aura Motorsicai:is Chev. 2^,000,,• C-11'1l Jumo Truci.s 1111950 l 5 yd.. .rump Trucl 1 1 ton Stake Eody Truck ^,S32 :4,732.79 1 20 y,' . ^e use Packer 12, 2 , OOG,, 0,1_4 Jump Trucks 1%', Olo 11�, 299.56 3. 1 to7i Jump Truck 3,232 3,049.08 BOA_tL GF PUBLIC vIVIGAKS PROCEEDILNGS t'1CCOU11TS RECEIV:IBLE FERHUAKY 23, 1972 7688 Donohue -Halverson G2122 312.00 7689 «. J. Eckert Co. G2122 853.00 7690 hull heating & Plumbing G2122 9.00 7691 North East Plumbing G2122 31.00 7692 Hoger 411orusty G2122 11.00 7693 Cornell University G2122 17.00 7694 Donald F. White F2142 24.00 7695 Edward G. Reeves G2122 13.08 7696 Nickie Alex G2122 1$.70 7697 Diocese of Rock ester G2122 1$.70 7698 Fairview i,ssoc. G2122 18.70 7699 Donald Kelley G2122 1$.70 7700 itobert E. hoaglin F2144 12.68 7701 SEC Structures Inc. F2144 20.28 7702 Town of Dryden F2378 62.08 7703 Town of Lansing F2378 5$.59 7704 Dominic Seaman F2144 289.40 7705 Co-op Consumers roc., Inc. F2144. 152.87 7706 City of Ithaca F2655 14.33 7707 City of Ithaca F2655 468.62 Water 1102.85 TOTAL 2423.73 Sewer 1320.88 :,PPAOVED BY FINANCE Mru' ITTEE -71 L f rryr ilr G oC_ I Item ;uantity_ Jescriiotion Cayuca tl;otors Zikakis Chev. 7 1 % ton Su'Ourban --- 2,797.89 8 2 3/4 ton Pickup 5,482. 4,88i.48 C, l !2 ton 'Pickup 2,747 2,338.39 10 1 Snow Plot-,i and .ling 31ackwell rruio. Co. 5,595.00 The ',i prices sho,,m inclur':e trade-ir-s and are net 'yids. 3y Commissioner Putney: .Seconder'. '.-,y "ommissioner Joioninc. �-`C.i°J 3ir), that contracts .L or furnishine the City with au lcmotive ecuip- rr.,nt in accorc!ance with s�ccifications, fated January 2-7, ?.CI'72, ':e 'a - as fol.oirs: Cavuc a. i--otors for its lou.! of ? J., c,' 0.00. Item ,,'-2 - Cayuca Anotors for its low ;yid of 13,227.00. Item -3 - ::ikakis Chev for its loiw bid of Item „4- - Cayuca Motors for its lour 'yid of ;li,:i2_'2.00. Item „`5 - Cayuca Motors for its low aia of 12,610.06. Item .A - Zikakis Chev. for its 1o,:r ',id of 3,0,go1` . It:.:m ..r"7 - Zikakis Chev, for its low 'yid of ::� 2,707.89. Item ,;`3 - Zikakis Chev. for its low bid of ,,4,38_5.43. Item ,r`9 - Zikakis Chev. for its low aid of ) 2,533.39. Item ,110 - Blackwvell Ecuipment Co. for its lo,.-r 'yid of >5,595.00. CT CA'UILIEJ. *-° AUJIT: 3y Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner colder. that the mills aueite;' anc' a;iprove:' '•_,y he Finance Committee, is listed on audit ahstract ;:`•4 -1972, ',,e approved for payment; and that bills receiva:_:le be approvec, ana ordered rendered. CAI'R I ED . 3LOCK DANCE: By Commissioner JoLvnina: Seconded �,y Commissioner l,utney. RL� ZLV?J: that a rec,uest received from Ithaca Youth Council for permis- sion to hold a '_lock dance on estate Street on Saturday, July 13, 1972, r^ferred to the Parking L, Traffic Committee for study and report. CARR1 3 WATT-1 RESOURCES: Mayor Conley reported on the results or a meeting on %16th _r_recardinc Crcater Ithaca's ;-rater resources. ((,-,opy attachai'�, to minuses. ) the be RALP_H trU�ZtiA: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLUTION' 4140,:.E-A.S, Dr. ".alph Mazza has served the City of Ithaca as iMunicipal Surgeon since October 17, 1935, and �4H.,:AS, his service included the administration of physical examinations to mem'.-ers of the Police and Fire Department, the emergency treatment o¢-clicemen and firemen injured in the line of duty, the care of per- sons hold in custody, and WHEREAS, his duties have always been faithfully enforced, his service ad- ministered without bias, and he has contributed to the high quality -of service renderer' 1,y the municipal Police and Fire Departments and by the Je,)artment of ;'u'Dlic .dorks HO-11, Ti : ,EF Cr S, 3E IT ^ZSOL"Fi) that the unu'•ersic,nad join all the mem- bers of the City government in thanking Dr. Mazza for his service to the City and commend him for his high degree of dedication, and expres- sing their hopes for his continued health and prosperity in the years to come. TH.2 BOARD OF PU3LIC WORKS _._. —._ R• S. Putney __..�. 1Iincen• P.��•annan A. j2guche_rty. Georc,a A. 31ean, Ity Clerk. Td, r,1 1�, a ,-., , Vice Chairman A: J. Gol.aer -- =hn. S. aokirgy. ,1r. .. Unimously Carried. 24C. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCFJRDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: COMMISSIONE:'S (5) - Putney, Downing, Golder, Evauicki, Clynes ABSEZ'•; : Mayor - Conley Commissioner - Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - + - Meyer, aarbei, Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Engineer - Schlieder Spano, Gutenberger Controller - Russell Asst. Controller - Spano Clerk - Blean• Deputy Clerk - Grey March '40 1972 IN THE ABSENCE OF Mayor Conley and Vice -Chairman Leary, the Clerk called the greeting to order. It was moved by Commissioner Evenicki, seconded by Commissioner Clynes and carried that Commissioner Putney be selected to act as temporary Vine -Chairman for this meeiiing•.' Commissioner Putney then assumed the chair and presided for the bal- ance of the proceedings. MUTES: minutes of the preceding greeting Were approved as recorded by the Clerk. SALE OF LAND - CLINTON & SPENCER: The Clerk reported that both the Planning Board and the Council had taken action that the city-o-vmed land at the corner of Clinton and Spencer Streets: be not sold for use as parking butthat a lease arrangement be made to allow its use for parking until such time as, a proposal for a more desirable use is made. We advised that the Council had requested that leasing of the property be done with provision that area residents be given priority and that they be protected by.an appropriate, living or. man-made fence or screen; and further that the matter be referred to the Superintendent and City Attorney to work out these details. STATION RESTAURANT PROPERTY: Attorney Gersh presented two appraisals of property adjac- ent to the..Station Restaurant made by Forest City Realty Company and J. D. Gallagher indi- cating an average fair market value of $10,1$0.00 and an average fair rental value of $1,108 _per month. ?4e Superintendent recommended that it be leased at the fair market value. By Commis,eioner Dawning: Seconded by`Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED;. that the Planning Board' be' requested to study the matter and odvi" whether or not the qty should sell any or All of the land involved. AYES: 2.- Da ring, McGee NAYS: 3' t Clynes, Golder, Putrey Motion defeated. By Commissioner ,Clynes:--- Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, - that: the matter be referred to the Building & Grounds Cogmitteee for further study; and that the City Attorney continue his negotiations for salve of the two strips of land involved which do not interfer with the Station Restaurant's property. AYES: 4 MAYS: - Downing. CARRIED. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Gersh reported on the following items; � )' MacLean refund - Progress report - expects to have final report by next meeting. 2) U.S.N.R. Center - He reported he had written about the City's desire to purchase this property vhich it now uses under lease for use as a Community Services Building. 3) Hillick-Carman Grievance - He reported the Union had filed a-cooplaiaat With PEN. ANNUAL RE1PORT - D.P.W.: The Superintendent submitted his annual report'for 19fii for the Department of Pu lie Works, including the Water & Sewer Departments. By Commissioner Golder,: Seconded by Commissioner CUmes . RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and ordered filed. CARRIED. S. TIOGA STREET CLOSING: The Superintendent presented his traffic study of the proposed; closing of the 100 block of S. Tioga Street in connection with the Urban Renewal project for development of the hotel block. His conclusions were listed as follows: 1) Dictate that the 300 block of E. State Street be made one-way eastbound. 2) Require sigaalization and improvement of the Tuning Fork. 3) Overload the intersection of E. Seneca Street and N. Aurora Street. As an alter- native a nenr and complete route must be found for traffic now using the 100 block of S, Tioga Street. CIT--r CF IT17ACA BCAI-) C-- ,,vL-71,YS -E-LATWIC ST677 RC, --CSC) CLCSII.IG CY 10 GCS CF SC 111 TI GA -,,]jT UST-', - . -C, v Anal-sis of Reocrt with Cbservations and Conclusions b,), A. J. Golder -,CTt',: ph is anal-,,sis and conclusion ex - presses a personal opinion and is not necessarily the consensus of the Board of '-!--"Ubl-ic Works. Traffic St,L(!-.r Dated Lurch 1, 1972 The data collection, research and interpretation in the above noted study of conditions and results of the closing of South Tioga Street can be summed up in four words - "possible but not �,00d:" The traffic survey reported deals entire!;, with automobiles, their freedom of mover:ent, ti-eir -potential ccnjestion, route alterations and signalization changes. There should be more to a traffic study than just consideration of mechanical monsters s.)uin,� their polution on the landscape. The convenience of ;':1GrL; should be a major consideration. W1 ICTICI Suppose Tioga Street is closed and the )arkin,­ area extended, with ramp, to accomodate 4.00 cars. Then at 4.15 to 4.4.5 there could be - not 4.00 - but say 150 cars read;, to leave. 1.-ow, of that number only 75 wanted to go north, west or south. The north bound move east on xreen Street to the `_uningfork "cross -over" to Seneca Way left to Aurora, Tioga or Ca,Mg a then right and their are winging for home. 7 cw the west bound traffic - same route to Seneca Way and one-wa;r to their dispersal in the west side of town. Then the south bound traffic - same route, same cross -over to Seneca Wa-r and left turns at Aurora, Ca--uga, Geneva, Alban--, Plain, Corn or i,:eadow. Qli�STIC.17! Ilow :'_onG would it take for 75 cars to cross east -bound traffic on State Street? And, would such cross -over :attempts, even with a manually operated signal light, back up traffic on State and Aurora Streets and cause an insufferable snarl? "Tr.v it -:you won1t like it!" * GBSERVAT IGNS 1.) Closing Tic, -,a Street would mean eliminating a means of ingress and e;,ress to and from a State art&rial Highwa_-. i'erhaps the State of Y.ew "'ork shouldbe consulted. 2.) Closing Tioga Street contemplates a conspiracy to circumvebt a State Laiur :which mandates that such citLr owned land shall be sold at public auction when "the use is to be exclusively private for private business par#poses". The "conspiracy" is to sell one-half of South Tio;;a Street block first to urban Renewal then, in turn, to the State Jrban _-bvelo;�r,:ent Corooration and from there to the Caldwell Co. or Rothschilds or other private develovers. This is subterfuge of the most obvious order and political chicanery intended to hoodwink the public. "Its not right to fool 1,11other Tax,)ayer". * Aristotleonce wrote "An- subject which cannot withstand a little humor is subject to suspicion". 2 3.) Common Council -pprova.l, in good conscience, is a des -partition move based on the theory that, right or wrong, something must be accomplished. The "accomplishment indicated would activate further movement of commer- cial enterrise to the suburbs. 4.) The action taken to date ma,- be slightl_r �mreraature (requesting architectural procedure) in that the federal •,iovernment has not aioproved the 3.4 million dollar wriendator::r request which .,rculd enable the urban -Renewal Agency to purchase the _3othschild proy)erty. *-Furthermore, it seems hichi,t improbable that the State's share, 12'=� or $425,000 woui .i. be forthcoming in view of the fact that the St:.te is "cutting beck" even on e<zacational Facilities and mna.- not look with favor on "donations" to aid cormaercial ent,.rLirises. 5.) Cre other consideration l..&iich seems not tc have received , rop er study is Chief cleaver's criticis'a of the closing of Tioga Street as resulting in the i:ossible impedinU of his equipment i_1 its movement and its ,ositionin6 i__ crd,er to f vi.t state Street fire effective. . T'T(,i .) the closin of io�.�. Street to satif r t% e wf i:a of develop sr is ither lc:;ical nor necessarT. There h-.s been a better wav susgested if tl:e developer is seriousliv intent upon improving the business core of the city. 2.) It would be patentl:r unfair to the general public to sacrifice their convenience to the economic advantage of private enterprise. 3.) The closin. of Tioga Street would create traffic confusion second onl to that experienced in the west -end "Cetopus" or "Can of norms" and furthermoreit would be hard to prove that it would be in the public interest, the oni:r le;_;al criteria governing the suggestion. 4.) The final conclusion is that not sufficient study has been made of a situaticn which portends the survival or further deterioration of the central business core of the cit-. A. J. Golder (2) March 8, 1972 Commissioner Golder presented and read his own analysis of Mr. Dingman's report for the record. ( Copy attached to minutes . ) By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent's traffic study be accepted and ordered filed. CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent's traffic study be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee of the Board, the Planning Board, and the Planning & Development Committee of the Council for review and report. CARRIED. WATER SUPPLY - ALTERNATE: Asst. Superintendent Hannan presented and read a statement giving additional information about the city's contemplated water supply and the water presently being processed through the City's water filtration plant. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Mr. Hannan's report be accepted and ordered filed. CARRIED. DONALD TERRELL: Commissioner Ewanicki; Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Donald Terrell, Chief Water Plant operator, be authorized to attend the American Water Works Association Conference in Chicago, June 4 through 8; room, meals, transportation, registration and related conference expenses to be charged against the City. CARRIED. i--; BUDGET REQUESTS: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. sa RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend its Water Budget Account No. F8330 - Treatment Plant, by transferring $500.00 from Line 315 = Treatmzent Supplies, to Line 433 - Trav'el and Mileage. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewauicki:' Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that Common Council be --requested to amend its Budget Account No. F8320-5 (Pearsall Place Pump Station), to provide an additional $400 on Line 101--'Sali cries. CARRIED. CASS PARK - CHANGE ORDER: By'Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Ewdaicki. ]RESOLVED, that the Superintendent 'be authorized to approve a change order in the General Contract at Cass Park• swimming pool and skating rink which provides for the substitution of S. M. Styrofoam insulation instead of HD - 300 insulation under the rink slab, for a credit of $4,530'... CARRIED. A.' J: ECKERT `PAYMENTS: By Commissioner Downing. Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that estimate No. 4 of A.1J. Eckert for plumbing in connection with the Cass Park 'swimming pool and skating rink be approved in the amount of, $11,830. CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that: estimate No: 1 of A. J.-Eckert for heating and v`entillation work in Con- nection with the Cass Park swimming pool and skating rink be approved in the ai�uat" of •$9 , 270 ; CARRIED. STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Goldere RESOLVED, that application No. 6 of Streeter Associates in connection with the General :0o0tja' ct' :at, ­Cass Park slimming pooland skating- rink , be approved- in" the*- amount of $20,137:: CARRIED.. • ... T.,G.' MILLER PAYMENT: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder, RESOLVED, that partial payment request No. 8 of Thomas G. Miller for consulting ser- tices 'ih cunnectift with the design of the. site work at- Cass Park, be approved is the ,amount'of $3,702.80. CARRIED. ANTON J. EGNER PAYMENTS: By Commissioner Downing:' Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the February statement of Anton J. Egner for inspection services in am— nection with the constriction -of the swimming'pool and skating .rink• ut' Cass Pant, be' ap- proved in the amount of $1,478.67. CARRI'EDi By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissi'orier-Golder: RESOLVED, that the February statement of Anton J. Egner for reimbursable 'expenses iry `connection' with the inspection -of construction of the swimming pool ' and skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $30.67. CARRIED. FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTY: The Superintendent reported that Mr. ' Carpenter Gf ,441• •Floral 'Avenue has requested that the City sell him a portion of'City-owned property known as Block 2, Lot 12, which is approximately a 45 foot frontage on Floral Avenue, and which lies adjacent to Mr: Carpenter's southerly line. . 4 i (3) March 8, 1972 By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Carpenter be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee for report and recommendation. CARRIED. PIER ROAD LAND LEASE: Mr. Cleveland of Johnson Boat Yard and Marina had requested the privilege of leasing City land adjacent to Cayuga Inlet and Pier Road at the -Municipal Golf Course for the purpose of mooring keel sail boats. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Cleveland to use a portion of the Municipal Golf Course adjacent to Cayuga Inlet for the mooring of keel sail boats, be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee and to the City Attorney. CARRIED. BIDS- TRAFFIC POLES: The Superintendent reported bids on furnisning the City with 6 traffic signal poles were recieved on March 6th as follows: Bid Price - Terms A.M. Little & Son, Syracuse, N. Y. $2 ;I33.00 n 30 Signacon Controls, Inc., White Plains ,N.Y. 2,149.80 n/30 By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to A. M. Little & Son for furnishing the City with 6 traffic signal poles for the total sum of $2,133.00 in accordance with terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated February 18, 1972. CARRIED. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLERS: The Superintendent reported receipt of only one bid on March t for traffic signal controllers as follows: Broadway Maintenance Corp., Pulaski, N. Y. $6,768.60 He recommended its acceptance. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying Traffic Signal Controllers and related equip- ment in accordance with the specifications of February 18, 1972, be awarded to Broadway Maintenance Corp. for its bid of $6,768.60, and that the Superintendent be authorized to issue purchase orders to the extent that funds are available in the 1972 budget for this purpose. CARRIED. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNALS: The Superintendent traffic signal cables as follows; reported receipt of bids on March 6th for Delco Wire & Cable, Inc. PhiiacRElphia, Pa. Brady Supply Corp. Elmira, N. Y. Clifford of Vermont, Inc. Bethel, Vermont Wehle Electric Co. Elmira, N. Y. A.M. Little & Son Syracuse, N. Y. Cayuga Electric Supply, Co. Ithaca, N. Y. Tele-Wire Supply Co. Lake Success, N. Y. $6,495.00 W10; 0/30 7,170.00 2/10; n/30 7,286.88 1/10 7,660.96 2% cash discount 7,858.00 8,234.00 2/10; n/30 8,234.00 1/10; n/30 The Superintendent reported the low bidder did not meet specifications and lie therefore recommended acceptance of the next low bid. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Delco Wire & Cable Co. be rejected because it does not meet specifications. CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Brady Supply Corporation be awarded the contract to deliver Traffic Sig- nal Cable in accordance with the specifications of February 18, 1972, for its low bid of $7,170; and that the Superintendent be authorized to issue purchase orders when funds become available in the 1972 budget for this purpose` CARRIED. BIDS - PARKING METERS: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to adTdrtise for bids on furnishing the City with parking meters for delivery in 1972. CARRIED. APPOINTMENTS: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved; 1) That Richard M. Grover be reinstated as a Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, effective February 28, 1972. 2) That Lloyd Irvin be appointed a Working Foreman in the Construction & Mai.ntenanot Division at the rate of $4.74 per hour, effective March 12, 1972. CARRIEDe AUDIT: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, VED, that the bills audited and approved by the FinanCa Committee, as listed on audit abstract #7-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. BO,,Rlt OF PUBLIC 'vJOitYS P:%OCEELIIVGS r;CC0i1NTS itECEIB,A LE i•1r.itCii $, 1972 7708 Jack h erman G2120 7.20 7709 Joseph Cardonia G2120 7.20 7710 Sam Peters G2120 7.20 7711 Huldah i-dau G2120 7.20 7712 Dr. George Visnyei G2120 10.00 7713 !,'inger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 1$.75 7714 henry iGiiller-Cornell University G2120 19,922.79 7715 John Perko F2144 9.09 7716 Richard Stiefel F2144 15.00 7717 Rocco Lucente F2144 13.64 7718 Rocco Lucente F2144 11.49 7719 Hpeco Lucente F2144 11.77 7720 11arina hart F2144 5.09 7721 Louis Withiam F2144 13.11 7722 Charles B. Boice F2144 9.64 7723 Raymond & Andrew ;,lc-Glwee F2144 84.86 7724 CO-OP Consumer Soc. �'2144 260.74 7725 j-,. J. Eckert F2650 30.74 7726 City of Ithaca F2144 109.31 7727 City of Ithaca F2655 70.89 7728 City of Ithaca F2655 _ 421.93 ir�tiTEi�. 1,0$6.05 E'u�`ER 19,961.59 TOTAL 4 21,047.64 APPROVED EY FII�Ir; CE COiU,:ITTEE 660 "x. .C. ?r:,v4.te Lr nd Inn.21 .JO a1V _ F:...;'ii iiTlil�T h26j 662 Correll ITnivErs _ty �26 1.'oe j Cornell Univnre i tie:: A 65 ; 6 00 66 id Lei c','. ington A2690 9? . 60 66 .,ileen j . Fills A2690 00. 70 666 r:ai.ra �. :rrest;i J ti2 1.13.60 (4) March 8, 1972 HILLICK-CARMAN GRIEVANCE: Attorney Gersh reported the Laborers' Union had filed a com- plaint with PERB because the City had not complied with the Arbitrators' decision in this grievance. He reviewed the steps already taken leading up to Mr. Putney's ap- pointment by the Board to represent the City. He felt the Board did not have such authority and therefore the City did not have a legally appointed arbitrator to represent it. He gave his opinion that the authority for making such an appointment rested solely with the Common Council, the legislative body of the City. On motion the meeting was adjourned. at 5:35 P.M. ;Ceo. A. Blean City Clerk Edward J. Conley Mayor 4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M. March 224 1972 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners - (6) - Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewanicki, Clynes Aldermen - (7) - Meyer. Schmidt, Slattery, Guterberger, Jones, Spano, Barber. Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder Asst. Traffic Engineer - Gombas Building Commissioner - Jones City Chamberlain - Wright Asst. Controller - Spano Clerk - Ble an Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were corrected as follows: "STATION RESTAURANT PROPERTY" - fair rental value of $1,108.00 per month corrected to read $93.00 per month. Sale of the two strips of land involved which do not inter- fere with the Station Restaurant's property corrected to read which do interfere ---- The minutes as thus corrected were then approved. W WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE'S REPORT: It was moved by Commissioner Putney, seconded by Com- missioner Leary and CARRIED that the Water & Sewer Committee's report be postponed until other items on the agenda had been disposed of. WILLIAMS GLEN ROAD: James D. Parkes, 105 Williams Glen Road, presented and read a petition signed by eight residents and property owners on Williams Glen Road requesting the City to join with the Town of Ithaca to cooperatively improve Williams Glen Road up to a stand- ard acceptable for its dedication to the City. He noted a similar petition aas'bein;g pre- sented to the Town since a large portion of this street was in the Town. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOVED, that the petition be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. CARRIED. AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION MEETING: The Superintendent requested authorization for himself and other officials to attend a meeting of the American Public Works Assoc- P iation in Schenectady from May loth to 12th. r By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent, Assistant to Superintendent, City Engineer, Water & Sewer Supervisor and Construction & Maintenance Supervisor be authorized to attend this meeting provided they can reasonably arrange their affairs to be absent from the City on these dates. CARRIED. MAYORS CCNYZRENCE MEETING: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and the City Engineer be authorized to attend the an- nual meeting of the N.Y.S. Association of Municipal Engineers to be held in conjunction with the Mayors' Conference at the Concord Hotel on June 6th and June 7th. CARRIED. PUBLIC HEARING -SIDEWALKS: The Superintendent reported that property owners who had de- fective sidewalks were bring notified that they should have their respective sidewalks repaired on or before June 14'th . By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5-32 of the City Charter, as codified, the City Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by the Board of Public Works at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 14th, at which time property owners who have been served with final sidewalk notices will be afforded an opportunity to be heard. CARRIED. HAROLD JOHNSON'S SALARY: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adjust the salary of Harold Johnson,. a motor equipment operator in the Construction & Maintenance Division, to $4.12 per hour effective April 9, 1972 CARRIED. PROMOTIONS: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the following promotions be approved: a. Charles Fish, a Motor, l9quipblent Operator iii the Conetructiod and Maintenance Division at $3.36 per hour, effective March 26, 1972. BO-hD Or ?U LiC _'V OhkY S Pi OCL,hD_ NGS ACCOMIS rir_CE_L"vi1U FMCH 22.9 197,Q 7729 Albanese Plumbing 7730 Burris'lumbing 7731 Donohue -Halverson 7732 Village of Cayuga Leights 7733 Rudolph Klueller 7734 kdelburt Hull 7735 Immaculate Conception Church 7736 L. R. Crawford Jr. 7737 ivierle V, . baldwin 7738 Sharewell Gardens 7739 bill kvramis ?740 Town of Lansing 7741 Cite of Ithaca APPROVLL BY IiKi,.NCE COi.U,ITTEE 3 , G2122 28.00 G2122 15.00 G2122 7.00 G2650 64.33 G2122 13.08 G2122 26.15 G2122 13.08 62122 13.08 F2144 15.00 r2144 11.30 1,2144 11,92 12378 17.74 :2144 940,80 TOTAL 1176.48 (2) March 22, 1972 b. Elwood A. Hulbert, a Maintenance Man in 'the Construction and Maintenance Division at $2.85 per hour, effective March 12, 1972. c. Jeff Brainard, a Sewage Plant Operator -Trainee in.the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $6,398, effective March 19, 1972. d. Raymond King, Jr., a Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at $3.12 per hour, effective March 19, 1972. e. , James .Bower., a Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at $2.90 per hour, effective March 19, . 1972. f. David Blake, a Working Foreman in the Water & Sewer Division at $4.26 per hour, effective March 19, 1972. CARRIED. APPDXNTMENTS: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: a. Fred Butterworth, a Maintenance Man in the Building and Grounds Division at $2.61 per hour, effective March 14, 1972. b. Charles Fritschler, a Laborer I in the Construction & Maintenance Division "at . $2:,'43 per hqur,; 'effective March 19, 1972. CARRIED. Q AUDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. ►.3.1 RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit �a abstract #6-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. CHANGE ORDER - CASS PARK PROJECT:,. Commissioner -Leary reported that one sign originally at the -Cass Park Project would not be necessary and that another could be reduced in size without damaging its effectiveness. He recommended approval of a change order to allow for a credit of ,$1,275.00 for these changes which had been proposed by general contractor and approved by the architect. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a credit in the general contract for the construction of the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park for the deletion of a score board and the reduction in size of an entrance sign in the amount of $1,275, be accepted and approved. CARRIED. FLORAL AVENUE - SALE OF PROPERTY: Commissioner Leary reviewed a request received from Kr. & Mrs. Bernard Carpenter, W1 Floral Avenue, to purchase a piece of city land ad- jacent to their home at this location. By Commissioner.Leary: Seconded.by Commissioner .Ewanicki. WHEMA�;, this Board has received a request for the purchase of a parcel of city -owned pro- perty approximately 50 feet in width lying between premises located at 441 Floral Avenue, and a drainage ditch, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board that the City has no further use•o:f this property for city purposes other than the City's need of an easement of sufficient width to pro- perly protect the city's right to maintain the drainage ditch, LOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that 'it make this parcel of land available for private purchase on such terms as may be prescribed by the City Attorney. CARRIED. WOOLWORTH COMPANY TRAILER: Commissioner Leary reported that Woolworth Co. had requested permission to park a transport trailer in City parking lot "D", adjacent to its store, for a pe.r}.od of six weeks to use .as storage .while a sales promotion for the disposal of its contents was in progress. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner 2-,wanicki. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized't6 arrange for the requested permission in a manner which will not inte rfere with the regular use of the parking lot. " ' CARRIED. Alderman Spano entered at this point in the proceedings. GOLF FEES - CODE AMENDMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as set forth in Sec. 17-6 of the Code of Ordinances be amended to read as follows: a.) Rates: The rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as established by the Board of Public Works are as follows: Daily play $3.50 Weekends and holidays 4.00 Junior season membership (3) March 22, 1972 Ladies' season membership 50.00 Men's, season membership 50.00 Family membership (man & Wife) 75.00 Locker rental (per season) 9.10 These rates shall be subject to change by the Board of Public Works. Effective upon publication. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Golder Carried and approved by Mayor. ITHACA COLLEGE AGREEM iT: The Superintendent reported that Ithaca College had requested renewal of its agrecm nt with the City for the use of Newman Golf Course by the College's golf team on the same terms and conditions that were in effect during 1971 with the ex- ception that it had ag=e d to increase its fee for use of this facility from $550,00 to $600.00 for the 1972 season. By Commissioner Leary; Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the existing agreement between the City of Ithaca and Ithaca College for use of Newman Golf Course by the College's golf team be renewed for the 1972 season un- der its presented terns and con anions with the exception that the fee for the use of this facility shall be increased from $550.00 to $600.00 for 1972 season. CARRIED. GIORDANO CONSTRUCTION CO. PAYMENT : By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Put- ney. RESOLVED, that an invoice in the total net amount of $17,711.50, payable to Giordano Construction & Supply Co., for labor and material in connection with the repairs of fire damage at the Community Service Building through March 14, 1972, be approved for pay- ment.. CARRIED. Alderman Barber entered at this point in the proceedings. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: The Superintendent reported that several 90-day experi- mental regulations with respect to parking and speed limits had proven satisfactory and recommended amendments to the Traffic Ordinance to make them permanent. They were acted upon as follows: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend sections of the traffic ordinance as follows: 1) Section 15-19 - Speed laws applicable: (6) Speed limits Delete: Elmira Road: south city line to South Meadow Street, forty (40) miles per hour. 2) Section 15-124 - Alternate side all-night street parking prohibition. SCHEDULE A Delete: Turner Place Spencer Street to Hillview Place. Insert: Turner Place East side from Spencer Street to Columbia Street. SCHEDULE B "ALL NIGHT PARKING11 Delete: Turner Place 500 Block Insert: Turner Place East side from Columbia Street to Hillview Place, and 500 block. 3) Section 15-180 - Parking Prohibited at all times on certain streets. Insert: Elm Street, southeast side, from Chestnut Street northeasterly to north property. line of 219 Elm Street. 4) Section 15-182 - Parking prohibited during certain hours on certain streets. TWO HOUR PARKING Insert: Turner Place, east side, from Columbia Street to Hillview Place 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Insert: West Seneca Street, both sides, from Albany Street to Plain Street 8:00°.:M. to 4:00 P.M. (4) March 22, 1972 NO PARKING 9:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. ,MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY Insert: Oxford Place, southside, from Delaware Avenue to Bryant Avenue. Insert: NO PARKING 8:00 A.M. TO 6:00 P.M. Park Street, north side, from Plain Street to Albany Street, South Plain Street, east side, from Wood Street to Elmira, Road4 AYES: 5 MAYS: 1 - Clynes CARRIED. MORATORIUM ON WATER 8ERVI-E OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: Commissioner Ewenicki reported the Mayor had indicated that he would request the Board of Public Works to adopt a reso- lution which he says is intended to remcve "the moratorium" on the issuance of water per- mits, effective April 1, 1972. The resolution which is in hand, is entitled, "A Reso- lution of Intent to Develop a Joint Intermunicipal Water Management Agreement" as pre- pared by the "Ad hoc Joint Water Committee". The Board is not now engaged in any nego- tiations with this committee or with any other group on the subject of intermunicipal water management. It seems unwise to adopt this particular resolution as presented. However, the resolution may be used as background information in discussion of the matter of the continuance of the present ban on the connection or extension of water service outside of the City limits. The staff is presently preparing a background statement on the status of the proposal to provide adequate water to permit the removal, of the ban on connections. This statement will be available in a few days. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Board avoid any action on this matter pending completion and diss- emination of the statement. During the ensuing discussion it was agreed that the statement referred to above would be ready by Wednesday, March 29th, 1972; and that the Board would meet again on that date for further consideration of the Mayor's request. Mayor Conley asked that the Board fur- nish him with a written statement outlining its position and giving its reasons why the moratorium should not be lifted at this time. He felt it should be lifted in order to proceed with a long-range solution of the water problem for the greater Ithaca area. Commissioner Downing presented and read a prepared statement as follows: "The City of Ithaca owns today an efficiently operating but, in many ways, antiqua- _ .ted water system. It certainly is true that we can expect to be required to make major investments in maintenance and repair of our system. There is, for example, some indication that the filtration plant may require substantial investment, an alternate supply of water is necessary to protect and insure a continual supply of water and there is a substantial live losswithin the system indicating that there is need to correct leaks amounting, perhaps, to `1 00,000 gallons per day. We sell approximately $250,000 worth of water per year to areas outside the City. These customers together with City customers, therefore, conbribute to the funds neces- sary to operate and maintein our present water system which operates now, in effect, as an intermunicipal system. Obviously, we have certain fixed costs in operating our water system which Continue regardless of whether we have customers outside the City or not. I'm convinced that any savings in labo*d materials resulting from the loss of these customers will not be great. Instead, I'm sure that the cost of water to Ithaca citizens, will be substantial- lAigher then at present should we lose our outside customers. In addition, we willno longer have their assistance in the financing of the many necessary improvements now and in the future. This Board is anxious to protect the interests of the citizens of the City, and quite pro- perly so. However, I am certain that the 1 ang-range interests of these citizens will suffer harshly if cooperative efforts to solve our water problems are abandoned. The cost of water may increase several times and the chances for other useful cooperation with surrounding towns may suffer a permanent damage. It has been suggested that the yearly consumption allowance be increased by 1003,000 gallons this year. This is an increase of only 142%. The long-range interests of the citizens of Ithaca demand that this be done. The short-range risk, in view of Cornell University's offer to help us in case of an emergency., is unnecessary. I am further of the opinion that negotiations with surrounding municipalities, must, in the interest of this city and its citizens, be reopened and that diligent efforts be made to create an intermunicipal water system administered in such a manner as to best benefit the greater Ithaca Community. (5 � March 22, 1972 No evidence has been submitted that has convinced me that a 112% increase in water sales would damage this community and much evidence that it would benefit us. I am'in great hopes that the Chairman of the Water & Sewer Committee will move, at next Wednesday's meeting, to lift the moratorium as requested by the Mayor. I will certainly support him in this effort." After some further. discussion a vote was taken on the foregoing resolution resulting in its being, carried. Motion CARRIED. WATER RESOURCES APPLICATION: The Superintendent reported the City's consulting engin- eers were preparing an application to the Water Resources Commission for permission to take water'from Cayuga Inlet as an alternate water supply. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized and directed to sign, on behalf of the Board of Public Works and under the Corporate Seal of the City of Ithaca, an application to N. Y. State Water Resources Commission requesting permission to take 7 mdg. of water from the Inlet for use in the Ithaca City water system. CARRIED. CAYUGA HEIGHTS OUTFALL INTO LAKE: Asst. Superintendent Hannan called the Board's attention to an application filed by the Village of Cayuga Heights with,N. Y. State Department of Environmental Conservation requesting permission to install an additional outfall into Cayuga Lake. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Board, on behalf of the City of Ithaca, become "Party. -at Interest" in this matter and take such action as may be appropriate to protect the interests of the City in the quality of water in Cayuga Lake. CARRIED. SEPTIC TANK SLUDGE: Asst. Superintendent Hannan reported he had banned the dumping of septic tank sludge for treatment at the Ithaca City Sewage Treatment Plant, effective March 13, 1972. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Board confirms this action and authorizes the Asst. Superintendent to continue such ban or to permit such dumping under terms and conditions which will be com- patible with the proper operation of the plant; and that, in the event that he determines"LL to permit septic tank dumping, he shall establish a schedule of fees for the service and present the same to this Board for its approval. After a general discussion, it was agreed to defer action on the matter at this time and the foregoing motion was withdrawn. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that the question of whether or not to ban the dumping of Septic Tank sludge at the Sewage Treatment Plant for treatment be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for further study and report; and that Tompkins County Health Commissioner be requested to discontinue the issuance of permits for the removal of septic tank sludge until such time as the City decide*hether or not it will continue to accept it at the Sewage Treat- ment Plant for treatment. CARRIED. On motion, the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 4:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 29th to reconsider lifting the moratorium of extending water services outside the City limits. (,L%_ f �;j� Ge o . A. �B--lie nano City Clerk Edward J. Conley Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDIIIG�, CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 4:OOP.M. March 29, 1972 PRESENT: Mayor Commissioners (6) - Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewanicki, Clynes Aldermen ,(7)`- Spano, Slattery, Barber, Nichols, Schmidt, Gutenberger, Jones Superintendent ofPublic Works - Dingman Asst., Superintendent - Hannan Asst. to. IS - Dougherty Building Commi.ssioner Jones Controller - Russell Town of Ithaca Supervisor. -.Schwan Asst. Controller - Spano City Chamberlain - Wrignt Clerk - Ble an Deputy Clerk - Grey WATER MORATORIUM: Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 4:15 P.M. Hunna Johns, a former Mayo*, spoke and favored continuation of the moratorium on extending additional water services outside the City until an alternate water supply had been secured for the City. in defense of his record of voting for a bond issue to finance an alternate source of water supply from the Inlet while he was an alderman, Mayor Conley stated he felt at the time, -1jt was the best solution and that it would permit negotiations between the City and the Toen to continue. In the meantime, however, the Town expressed no interest in the Inlet -source but had instead stated its intention to seek its own independent source of �-- i4ply. This changed conditions entirely and Mayor Conley said he now felt the Inlet source was not the best solution in view of the fact that the City would eventually lose its customers in the Town. Asst. Superintendent Hannan presented and read his prepared statement which is attached to the minutes a nd- zade a part thereof. Mayor Conley expressed his dissatisfaction with Mr. Hannan's report because he felt it did not give facts -and figures nor did it give the Board's reasons for being unwilling to lift the moratorium as he had requested at the last meeting. He suggested that the Board might wish to adjourn until such time as his request had been complied with. Commissioner Putney felt all facts and figures dealing with the matter had been presented during the past several months and was public knowledge. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that Mr. Hannan's report dated March 29th, and entitled "Position paper on con- tinuance of the ban on connections and extensions beyond the City limits" be accepted by the Board. Commissioner Ewanicki felt the moratorium was necessary.at present in view on the continued demand upon the City's supply indicatidg an additional use of about 300,000 gallons per j day in the near future. He felt the big demand in the. future would be for large uses such f as'apar#ment structures end commercial enterprises. He expressed himself as being in favor of granting extensions to individual home owners outside the City along existing water, mains -but not in favor of extending additional.services to"large users. Commis. sinner Clynes-called attention to an additional 600 units of public housing expected to be, ready for use in the'City in the immediate future which would make the City'-s position much worse than at present. Commissioner Leary presented and read his own prepared statement as follows: "For the record I would like to make -a-few-statements on this very crucial movement to lift the moratorium. The public has been given much information on this matter that has been untrue, and I think that today they are - being presented with the true facts; Am I to believe that if you get sufficient proof from our professionals in the Water Department, that it is unwise to extend our water, and if the reasons do not agree with your•thinking that you will ask the Council to lift the moratorium? That is the threat thit hangs over our heads. Mr Mayor, in mV eleven years on this Board and having served =4*r. the , several mayors of both parties during that time, this is the first time that we have ever received an ultimatum from any.mayor to pressure us to do something that we believe. and, know . to be unpractical. To me, pressure frown any group or groups is obnox- ious.. I., regret thst,you queation our integrity. This board of six members is appointive* unsalaried and a bips4rtisen group, who have never let politics prevail in any of our dis= eussions or decisions. Ye are above politics. The records prove that. I regret that yW and your advisors feel that you are qualified to make a decision that is contrary to the recommendation of our staff from whom we seek professional and expert advice on the adequacy of our water system. Are you and your confidants experts in this field.* I It say you are not. Bear in mind, Mr.- Mayor, that water today is a precious and vital coax- � modity, and also a scarce one, not only in our community but in' the whole country. It therefore behooves all of us who are -responsible for our water supply to guard and pro.. tect it jealously, and• I would like to impress that fact on you and the aldermen. Once more, I want to reiterate. what I said last week, ,that the amount of eater that Cornell will give us has been blown up beyond bounds. I have a letter, dated March 17th, from President Corson of Cornell. In it he does not give a firm committment for any given amount of water for any given period. He just tells you what we have known for years - 2 5f- (2) March.29, 1972 that in an emergency they would help the City as we would help them if they, needed it. It says emergency.-' What 'constitutes an emergency and for how long? I feel certain that they would not 'pump water, if they had a surplus, into our system so that we;,** be able to service new"customers in the Towns, They ate not in the water business and they have their own responsibility to the University and to give water to us under such circumstances would not be an emergency. We therefore cannot plan on 112 million gallons a dsr}r which you tell the public will be available. It is not true. Mr.. Mayor, we have an intet"unicipal water system "in Ithaca and we are using it. As an example, two weeks ago, we Supplied the Town of Lansing approximately 1;2- million gallons to fill their tanks, They are having problems with their wells, and I feel certain that they will call upon us again in the very near future for help. They plan to go to Bolton Point to supplement their suppler, but it will be a minimum of two years before they will be able to put water into their system. 1 If we have to supply them for any extended period, it would no doubt tax our system if we take on any more customers. I hear a lot about cooperation or lack of it so far in this - regime. We are willing to cooperate in securing an interim source of wetter of about 7 MGD. Mr. Mayor, you say it is a dead horse. Why? Is it because the Town of Ithaca refused to go along with us? Is that cooperation? I believe you said that you were not asked to participate in the meetings of the Town as .long as the moratorium is on. That is too bad and it seems as though the Town is telling us what to do. It does seem rather strange than the Council approved a recommendation of $1 million to go to the Inlet for water and then R�:;cinded it. In other words, they do not want to have anything to do with that source. W. Mayor, if we got permission to go to the Inlet we would have water to take care of all our needs for several years and the moratorium could be lifted immediately after the permis- sion is granted, but not before that time. "In conclusion, I repeat that I do not like you questioning the integrity of our Board and our staff. I an deeply concerned if you force the lifting of the moratorium, that the people of the City will be penalized and do not forget Mr. Mayor, that they are the ones who elected you to office and look to you to protect their interests. Are you going to forget about them after three months in office? I hope not. We are aware of our respon- sibility." Commissioner Leary then reported the State Department of Health had closed the Town of Lansing's two wells used for its source of supply and felt this Town may well call upon the City for as much as 100,000 gallons per day until it finds an alternate supply for its use. Mayor Conley again reviewed Cornell's offer to furnish available water during periods of emergency and felt that Cornell was well aware of the fact that some of the water supplied might be used in areas outside the City. He called attention to a loss of about 1.8 MGD lost through the City's system and again took the position that the City should do some- thing about tightening up on its awn system and restricting the use of water for flushing A streets, sprinkling lawns and washing cars during periods of low water intake. These steps could lead to a possible savings of one-half of the estimated loss of 1.8 MGD which coupled with Cornell's offer to help out should permit lifting of the moratorium and give the City time to look to the long-range rather than an alternate or a short-range solu- tion. After some further discussion, a vote was taken on the foregoing resolution reemlting in It& being carried. Motion CARRIED. Commissioner Golder then presented and read a prepared statement which is attached to the minutes and made a part thereof. ' By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works recommends that outside users join with the City in support of an alternate water supply from Cayuga Inlet so that the immediate needs of the service area can be met without further delay; and further that these outside users be encouraged to continue direct negotiations with the Board of Public Works aimed at determining whether the long-term interest will be best met by a new and separate system, continued expansion of the City's existing system, or a combination of the two/, Commissioner Downing expressed his concern .about the consequences. He felt outside users would hesitate to join the City in expansion of its system witY.out having some represent• tion in matters dealing with management and control including the fixing of rates, etc. He felt this could only lead to more expensive separate systems which in turn would cause more expense for residents both inside and outside the City. He felt the need of a pro- posal to solve the problem by all those in the greater Ithaca area who were involved. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Downing Motion CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Board request the Common Council to release funds to secure an emergency or alternate water supply; and that the Council join with the Board in a joint effort to make this new source of supply available at the earliest possible moment. CARRIED. Rationale for Lifting Water MorCA.V orium G. H. Schmidt Water used and projected use. 1963 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 A. Metered water sales (MGD) 3.5 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.9'k ? B. :haw Water processed (, GD) 5.2 5.2 5.4 5.4 5.9x^ ? City - 600 units X 3 persons X 70 gal. plus outside City - 475 Units X 3 persons X 70 gall, per day xk Same as * but at 140 gal. per person per day 11. Water availability A. Working capability Of Six Nile Creek complex is 5.4 MGD 1. Applies only to low glow season (Aug., Sept., and Oct.) in drought years. 2. Filter plant is rated at 7 MIGD. 111, Conclusion - City does not have enough water in drought years to meet increased needs according to present operating procedures. 1V. Chances od drougnt. A. Low flow of 1964 in Six Mile Creek is a one in 20 year oceurance. B. Low flow of 1927 in Fall Creek is one in 100 year occurance. C. Both could occur in 1972 Or 1973. V. Passible solutions if oratorio:. is lifted. A. Additional Water supply. ) r11.i on ga.Ilons Of rJ :Jl t�1%/ Lnl asJ a1♦ eA^Vw a �:+kJj'y �> 'Jl GGc:U.:IyLL w(.L 1/E:., 4rY 4n... 4.✓.�.Li VV �{/LL4r t/1'vf a de.ems IJGi d. 2. Yii.nimwli flow in��'wil Cree:{ si:zce -! 6O has been 2.3�+ :�:GD, maasurca below Cornell inlet. 3. Correction between Cornell system and City's system is possible at a cost of Approxirr.ately $7,500.00. B. Conservation of City `s raw water supply during low :.low periods , ie . How do We reduce tG'ie differc"ce bc-weer. the 15.4 .v!GD raw water and the 3.7 .GD processed water t:iat waz :u� force ::. 19 71? 1. Flushing fire hydrants curing ..G..-critical sec -son. 2. Flushing street-s 17 tii -alv wa.;er , no' ]PrOcesSa Wave. Flushing Sewer mains Wi tit 'law Wu,tGr. 4. Conserving back flush Crater. a . Back f luShinv Of 111ters every 43 :.Gars , 1T1St('&d of 24 Hours has not decreazed water quality. Car, we go to 72 or 96 hours in low flow ;period? b. Can We Store cacti f1uS:L water, , let it settle, and reuse it? Is it legal to dum l baCt iluSh Water ZntO the stream be1Gw the filter plan? C. Curtailment of home water useage. -2- V1. Can we go to the Inlet? A. Requires permission from Water Resources Commission to take water from the Inlet. B. Possible objections: 1. No intermunicipal cooperation on project. 2. Possible back flow of water from Cayuga Lake if 7 MGD of water are removed from Inlet at low flow . 3. Will water removal from Inlet affect fish life? Question raised by Cornell fishery biologist. 4. Can we take water from a public navigational waterway? C. After the towns and Village of Cayuga Heights develop their own water supply, what is the City goint to do with the Inlet Supply? Can we afford y1,000,000 insurance against a dam failure or water pipe bursting above the water treatment plant? V. Political realities A. The towns of Lansing, Ithaca, and Dryden, and the Village of Cayuga Heights are developing their own water source (Bolton Point) 1. Approval from the Water Resources Commission still required. 2. Financing a. Request to use water from Cayuga Lake has been submitted. b. Time required to complete project - 2-4 years. .B. City will lose about 31/ of its water market and about 39% of its metered water revenue. C. City water rate will increase between 11 and 41 percent. V1. Lifting the moratorium: A. Will possibly create a water shortage this fall if drought occurs unless Cornell's supply is used or less processed water is used for non -metered uses. 3. Will st w � t'_i 1.1 7 ���. ly derron.� � a„e coopera, Sao:. to +,rye Towns anu Vi il, age . C. Will possibly lead to t:.e development of an intermunicipal water agency that uses two sources of rater and ;overns the operation and use of the entire system. One operating crew could be responsible for the operation of both filter plants. D. Will possibly lead to the -retention of the City's present market located outside the City, ie West Hill and South hill. E. Will provide an emergency water supply to the City in case of a dam break or water main failure, assuming that both systems would be interconnected. 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CA L< CA _ i ` �"�..��`�(•'. -� LlC(- \ ✓�-�- G�s��l�.-lS!�� \-l) 1hC�._�_St;,�AJ �C.-/• �. - - I l__� ��1 �1.�•�.lQ1 �t iJt+l `1LLISl � p{1 111 QBJ�\ �!41 �LU� (i'CiUy7 l� 3 CG"r Il E �a� ::�. c ti +.ti r rv, C r c . C�.+:� � 71 r llca C<Y 4:� 1;A C.1-•�.nwc1 <' i' t-va.f ��.;1: c�' C,�s 1��.v� e� + b i C.O= L� �•i !1.�1i1 .J��•.nn�\-1>.�' ^� `t`S tt311 _ --1-�a_�^_+, k ��1f. A..•_� �:� v�J.�.c\ I�,.p �1,1 ., /�•��� .�1..�s a�'•'1��...� � Q.� 1� _ J.� � 1 S it l:t 4. A iAI. ,'AAI I'1'lCtit J l) t'L( Ck-(j ,1A ` X;i A-' i _/�t S � v,-, �,1: *a �� %•) - � UI) Cil-61 �_ rt�t� t �`' ++^^►► l , i . • � (�, t. ✓, _� ` \-L 1. "\r- i � - ,.� �} Cl', 1. (3) March 29, 1972 STEWART PARK PARKING FEES: Commissioner Putney reported the Human Services Committee of Common Council had requested the Board to consider the possibility of charging a small fee for parking cars at Stewart Park, and possibly a charge also for use of pavillion facil- ities at the park by large groups. It felt that the revenues derived from this source might provide summer employment for several persons, additional supervision of park areas, and extra money for maintaining recreational facilities at the park. It was moved by Commissioner Putney, Seconded by Commissioner Golder and carried that the Committee's recommendation be referred to the Public Ground & Buildings Committee for study and report. CARRIED. On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 P.M. Geo. A. Blean l City Clerk Edward J. Conley/ / Mayor �,x 2 BOARD OF PWLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N..Y. REGULAR ME .TING PRESENT: Mayor - Conley COMMISSIONERS: (5) - Leary, Putney, ABSENT: Cormn'ssioner - Damning OTHERS PRESE:;T: Aldermen„ - Baiter, Spano, Meyer, Attorney - Garsh Supt. of Pifolic Works- Dlnman Asst. Superintande.nt - Hannan Asst. to SvXz:.rint:Indent - Dougierty City r_agine­r - Schlieder Building Comr issioner - Jones 4:00 P.M. Golder, Ewanieki, Clynes April 12, 1972 Gutenberger, Slattery, Schmidt, Jones. Controller- Russell Asst. Controller - Spano Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTFS: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. RANDY HAUSNER: Randy Hausner, 149 Ridge Crest Rd., appeared before the Board and presented his.,Vlea that he be given water service to serve his new home built during the winter months on the assumption and belief that water and sewer services would be available to him. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. A Mr. MacLean, 248 Hayts Road requested that water service be extended to a house he was building at 705 Highland Road. It was likewise referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for similarstudy and report. ' SEPTIC TANK SLUDGE: Commissioner Erranicki reported that together with Mr, Hannan he had met with County officials to discus o the problens; encountered by the City in attempting to accept sludge from septic tanks at ,.the sewage treatment plant. He indicated the County was in agreement with the fact that the City cannot continue to accept sludge from these sources and that the County had agreed to solve the problem on a temporary basis and proms vide an area and method of disposing of it in the future. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that Mr. Hannan, Asst. Superintendent, be authorised 'to continue his negotia,- tions with the Planning & Public Works Committee of the County Board of Representatives 61ih6 i 'at the 'City assisting the County in the solution of the septic waste disposal prob- lem. CARRIED. INVOICE EXPUNGED: By,Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by C&idssioner Leary. RESOLVED,,,that invoice #7267 in the total amount of $10.00, rendered to Cornell Uaiversity,,, be and ii hereby is" e�A�unged. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that invoice #7594 in the total amount of $89.06, rendered to Rom& d Prouty, be expunged. Ay Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that invoice #7295 in the total amount of $10.001, rendered to Marilyn Hotel for the discharge of air-conditioning effluent, be expunged. CARRIED. INLET WATER SUPPLY: Commissioner Ewanicki reported a formal. application, as authorized pq March 22, 1972, to the Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Water Re- sources, had been filed requesting permission, to take 7 mgd of water from the Inlet to augment the present City source in Six Mile Creek. TRAINING SCHOOL: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Cemmnissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that Walter Happel and Charles Baker be authorized to attend a one day is -ser- vice training school for triining filter operators at Monroe Community College in Roch- ester, New York. CARRIED. BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE & FITTINGS: The Superintendent reported -receipt of bide on April loth for furnishing the City with cast iron pipe and fittings for the 1972 construotica season as follows: Griffin Pipe Products Co., Florence N. J. $23,101.30 Canron Inc. - Warren Pipe Division, Phillipsburg, N. J. 24,028.20 U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co., Burlingston, N. J. 24,474.147 The Clow Corp., Bensenville, Ill.. 27,184.32 Russell Pipe & Foundry Co., Inc.,*;Alexsnder City, Ala.4,659.65 Incomplete. BO,'atD OF PUBLIC WORKS PI-LOC_MINGS ,,GGOUNT S it CEIV':ELE APHIL 12) 1972 7742 City of Ithaca G2120 175.00 7743 Finger lakes State Parks F2378 1$.75 7744 Town of Lryden Sr. Dist, 2 G 7P37/ 429.79 7745 Ithaca College F2144 81.31 7746 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 202.92 ?747 Town of Ithaca F2378 239.65 7748 rr it It F2378 444.49 7749 ri if rr F237 8 262.20 7750 if rr n F2378 573.17 7752 it tt it F2378 243.16 7753 It rr rr G2374 58.08 7154 Clinton 8-. Esther Poole G2122 24.59 7755 Sharewell Gardens G2122 1200 7756 i`•Iary iviarovitch G2122 12.30 7757 Jerold ,N . Lottin F2144 15.00 ?758 Jane 14'. 8c 'Alexander Skutt P2144 15.00 7759 Louis Cramer F2144 15.00 7160 Frank Howell F2144 8.63 7761 Donald P. Dietrick F2144 15.15 7762 Lansing Water Kist. ;t`l F237$ 9.09 7763 Cornell University F2651 233.54 7764 Lansing ,,pater Dist. #1 F2378 26.40 7765 Lansing 5idater Dist.# 1 F2378 4.25 7766 Village of Newfield F2378 48.05 7767 Co-op Consumers Society Inc. F2144 123.73 7768 George Visnyei F2144 104.83 7769 Ithaca 6ollege F2144 230.50 ?770 Avramis Pant. Inc. F2144 48.60 7770 hvramis ant. Inc. G2122 98.40 TOTAL 3773.E v;T�t 2963.42 SET VIR 81o.46 hPPAOV;�it DY FIN�NC;_; C; 11 , 'ITT EE s f 7 The HartfordItisurance> group 2 1.�_�,r.5 ) 2. 0 0 ar.�: Co�.� .� ti2G5 0 600 CIO 669 e F: C_.a,n Co. k. 10 , Carl 0tiI_!il1s 17. �.; ,n_ ter:>.,r rce oo k...[. \(/'�� 0n �'`? UtCrii')�J1if? Ins �O. C 2. (2) April 12, 1972 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Commissioner Ewaineki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a contract for supplying cast iron pipe and fittings, in accordance with the specifications of March 7, 1972, be awarded to Griffin Pipe Products Co, for its low bid of $23,101.30. CARRIED. BIDS - CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on.Apri1 loth for furnishing cement asbestos sewer pipe as follows: Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. Pittsford, N. Y. $13,265.00 LeValley McLeod, Inc. Elmira, N. Y. 13,905.00 . He recommended acceptance of the low bid. -" By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a contract for supplying cement -asbestos sewer pipe in accordance with the specifications of March 7, 1972,, for the 1972 construction season be awarded to Johr.k4- lNanville Sales Corp.. for its low bid of $13,285.00. CARRIED. WATER MORATORIUM: Commissioner Ewanicki reported that Mr. Hannan, Asst. Superintendent, had prepared for the information of the Commissioners a resume of information assembled and supplied in,,support of,the Board's position with respect to obtaining water from the Inlet: Additional copies of this report are available to Aldermen requesting them. Health Stephen Herman, a County / Dept. representative, spoke briefly and explained to those present that the County's formula for the use of water was based on three persons per dwelling unit and amounted to 210 gallons per unit per day which he felt was conservative ,- and realistic. r ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Gersh reported he had been informed,by the Planning Director that lands adjacent to the Station, Restaurant of West Buffalo Street had been acquired by the City with B.O.R. funds and felt that consent from B.O.R. should be obtained before :.proceeding further. ,..He also reported -he had written to N. Y. State Water Resources Commission.to find out if it had any objections to the City leasing frontage on Cayuga. Inlet adjacent to the Golf Course to Johnson's Boatyard for j�aooriug-of boats. He indicated he was awaiting an. answer. WILLIAMS GLEN ROAD: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVER,' .that . e Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the design and cost -'es- timates of improvement of that portion of Williams Glen Road within the City as requested by,;residents. WEST VILLAGE PLACE STREET LIGHTS: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, N.. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. be authorized to install 20 post -top underground fed street Ughts on:•West Village Place ;and Chestnut Street Extension at an additional cost ot�.$;1,k4Q.00 per year in accordance with its proposal of March 28, 1972. CARRIED. CLIFF PARK CIRCLE, CLIFF PARK RD., TAYLOR PLACE STREETLIGHTS: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp, be authorized.to install three 7,000 lumen �.&treet„lights and.one 11,000 lumen street lights .on Cliff.Park Circle, Cliff Park Road, ^�Iand Taylor Place at an additional annual cost of $200.00, in accordance with its proposal of March 28, 1972. CARRIED. :=ii:_MORRTS.AVENUE- The=Superintendent reported receipt of a request from Mrs. Love for the construction of curb -and gutter in front of her residence on Morris Avenue. -:By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Leary.. RESOLVED, that Mrs. Love's request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and re- port. CARRIED. SPRING CLEAN=UP WEEK:.. By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded:by Commissioner Putney.,, RESOLVED, that the week of May 8 through 12 inclusive, be designated as spxin$1."clean-ups' week, at which time householders will be invited to place for removal, items 0f iousehold refuse which would not,.normally be picked up in the weekly collections and, which $hall { conform to the :department's regulation for spring and fall pick-up. BIDS -TREES: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on 130 assorte4*tr"_ on April 10th as follows: • Schictel Nursery Orchard Park, N, Y. C. W. Stuart & Co. Newark, N. Y. LeRou x Landscape Co., Inc. Cl*, N. Y.,Ti'I.OQ, Brookside Nursery', Inc.: Penfield, N. Y. 5.,747.50. Green Vu.-Landscape Webster, N. Y. 325.0Q, Incomplete Cole Nursery !Co. , Inc, Circleville, Ohio 2,386.00 ►r Moses Xurserfes Irie. :. a:— Lima., N. Y. 2,195.00 n sua (3) April 12, 1972 He. recommended acceptance of the low -bid. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a contract for supplying 130 trees to the City, in accordance with the spec- ifications. of March, 6, 1972, be awarded! t'o' Schictel•.Nurseiy• for its low bid of $3,135.00 and that the award be subject to the inspection and approval of the trees at the nursery by the Superintendent. . CARRIED. BIDS -MOSQUITO CONTROL: The Superintendent reported receipt of a'bid on April loth for mosquito control during the coming season ss'follows: Sunrise Spraying Service Ithaca, N. Y. $2,400.00 He recommended its acceptance. By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that a contract for the elimination` Iof mosquito larva and/or adult mosquitoes, in accordance.with the specifications of March'16; IM ; be avarded:to Sunrise Spraying for its bid of $2,400.40. CARRIED. CEMETERY FEES: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that Chapter 7, Cemeteries, Sec. 7-2, rates for interments, be amended to read as follows: Pine box $60.00 vault 60.00 " Potters' field 25.00 Single graves 60.00 ,Infants 15.00 Cremated remains 15.00 CARRIED. BIDS - ICE RESURFACING MACHINE: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Clypes. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids on furnishing the City with an ice resurfacing machine similar to those manufactured by Zamboni or Tennant for use at the skating rink at Cass Park. CARRIED. STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that estimate No, 7 of Streeter Associates for services in connection with the, general contract at Cass Park swimming pool and skating rink be approved in the amount t $50,690.00 and ordered paid. (This makes the total $801,058.50 out of $1,085,103.50) CARRIED. A. J.:ECKERT CO. PAYMENT; By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that application No. 2 of A. J. Eckert Co. for services in connection with the heating and ventilating at the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park, be approved in the : amount of $6,430.00 and ordered paid. (This makes... -the total to date 417,100.00 out of $28,000.00) CARRIED. By,Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.�' RESOLVED, that estimate No. 5 of A. J. 'Eckert Co. for services in connection i ith the plumbing at the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $7,700.00 and ordered paid. (This makes the total to date $57,200.00 out of $69,400.00) CARRIED. MTON J; EWER PAYMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney, RESOLVED, that the.'bill 6f Anton J. Egner Associates for inspection service in connection with the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be 'approved in the amount of $1,478.67, and ordered paid. (He has received to date $93,156.19 of an estimated total. of $103,506.88) CARRIED. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the March 1972 bill of Anton J. Egner Associates for reimbursable expenses'. in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating'•ink at Cass Park. be approved in the amount of $4,.96 and:ordered paid. CARRIED. T.G. MILLER PAYMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the bill of T. G. Miller, P.E., for engineering services through March 1i , on revising preliminary plans for the site work at -Cass Park, be approved in .the amount $3,870.00 and ordered paid. CARRIED. CASS PARK CHANGE ORDERS: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, :that.•the following change or;lers in connection with the construction of the swimming pool aad skating rink at Cass Park, be approved: a. Streeter Associates - furnish and install pool steps; add $2,415.00. b. Streeter Associates - catch basin and sluice pipe; add $492.00. c. Streeter Associates - lightning protection; add $4,14760. d. Streeter Associates - roof ventilator; add $159.00. e. Madison Electric - conduit wire and outlets; add $1,304.70. f. A. J. Eckert - showerhead and valves; add $195.00. CARRIED. .; � ,�. _ "'��,�!.• i dot( �,., ..:,r,. ` .f,�,ti�;�:�'..• +s' . i .�,: 19 J B MARINA Co ssK D e ru es Johnsonsriha to,;:l eel 0 yuga I ad jacen $I cipaa if ourse , be a sut' jeot approd from N.Y.S. s Commiss refe d to er inhe i the City Attorney, and t fo i owing to d c do a. An agreement will pro*ide for an ial riod e y s; , renewable for one-year periods. x; . b. The lessee will obtain all necess44 pe sioni"f' Stat or Federal author- ities having jurisdiction. c. The lessee will construct and maintain o s for t� moor of boats and for no other purpose. d. The lessee will maintain the area between the present pa t of Pier Road and the docks, as mowed grass. e. No motor vehicle will be permitted in the area. f. No access over Pier Road will be permitted. g. The lessee will save the City harmless from all actions recover damages resulting from his operation, h. The annual fee shall be $1,000.00, or as may be negotia by Committee. i. Such additional terms and limitations as the City Attorney may advise. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, t tat the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a suitable agreement for subsequent approval by this Board. CarriM. STEWART PARK PARKING CHARGES: Commissioner Leary reported the Human Services Committee of Common Council had requested the Board to consider a charge for parking cars at Stew- art Park and a charge for use of the pavillion by large groups. It was continued with the Committee for further study and report. MARINA CESSION: The Superintendent reported that he had received no bids on operation of the s Park marina concession and he was authorized to readvertise bids thereon. By CoLimi.ssioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. MMLVRD, that an invoice in the amount of $588.05, payable to Ceracche Television Corp., for fushing and installing a sound system in Council Chambers at City Hall be approved for pa�jMlnt from funds for the operation and maintenance of City Hall. CARRIED. I.M.S.A. MEETING:- By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki: RESOLVED, that Jack Brooks and Frank Gombas be authorized to attend the 1972 Spring meet- ing of I.M.S.A. (International Municipal Signal Association) to be held in Tonawanda on May 3,4 and 5. CARRIED. TRUCK DRIVERS: ,By Commissioner PutwW: Seconded "by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Construction & Maintenance Il,#Uion be authorized to employ two add- itional seasonal truck drivers for the 1972 coust4uetion season. CARRIED. EDWARD #ME CK: By Commissioner Putney: Second by Commissioner Golder. ` RESOLVED,_.,. at Edward Hamilton be promoted to the position of Maintenance Man in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $3.18 per hour, effective April 16, 1972. CARRIED. CAPITAL PROJECTS SCHEDULES: Commissioner Putney presented a schedule, dated March 31, 1972 which the Superintendent had prepared and filed with the Council showing a break- down of labor and material costs together with expected starting and completion dates for capital projects in 1972. It was received and ordered filed with and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: It was moved by Commissioner Leary, seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki and carried that Ctaeaisrsi9ai re Downing and Golder be rec Idded.to the Council for appointment to the Capital Ipvnts Review Committee asd's representatives for the year commencing on June 1, 197,2.. AUDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner C3ynes. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, a8"410&tqd audit abstract #7-1972, be approved for atuti l ,,� that the bills race' le appro d and ordered rendered. CARRIb. EAST HII& SIDEWALK DAYS: By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by 'on, RESOLMBD, that East Hill Merchants Association be granted permd u sideYalA sale on May, 5 and May 6 in the 400 block of College Ave rules Oad regulations as the Superintendent may devise for the safety o ',s21d the continued movement of traffic through the area. CARRIED. , ;y 4` a `4 (5) April 12, 1972 TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS. By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to revise certain sections of the traffic or- dinance as follows: 1. Sec. 15-180 Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain Streets; Delete: North Cayuga Street, west -side, 100 feet south of the southerly right-of- way line of West Court Street. 2. Section 15-182 Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours on Certain Streets: 0 en minutia raining: [forth Cayuga Street, west side, of W. Court, to a point 100 feet from a point 100 feet south of south line southerly therefrom. Insert: North Cayuga Street, west side, from West Court Street to a point 180 feet southerly. CARRIED.. BIDS -PARKING METERS: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on April loth, for furnishing the City with 100 new parking meters as follows: Rockwell Mfg. Co. 100 meters @ $55.00 each * $5,500.00 He recommended its acceptances .11 By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Rockwell Mfg. Company for furnishing the City with new parking meters as needed during the year 1972 at a cost of $55.00 per meter in accordance with the terms of its bid, dated April 10, 1M. CARRIED, DEARBORN PLACE - ONE-WAY: Commissioner Ewanicki called attention to existing conditions on Dearborn Place where parking is permitted on the north side of the street. He felt it should be made a one-way street because the street was not wide enough to carry two lanes of traffic while cars were parked there. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney: RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. CARRIED. In E. GREEN STREET PARKING RAMP: It was moved by Commissioner Golder and seconded by,Coin missioner Leary that Anton Egner & Associates, local associate architects for the $. Green Street parking ramp, should be asked not to proceed with any further plus for this project until more was known about the over-all deire].opment of the adjacent urban renewal areas. too After panne discussion and when it was disclosed thh( W ner Bros., Toane & Lunde had authority to commit the city up to only $5,000.00 o her Council approval the motion was,withdrawn temporarily. PERSONNEL PRICY 1.1ATTERS: Commissioner Leary called attention to a recent slanderous criticism of a professional staff member of the Detment of Public Works by a member of the _Common Council. He felt that. unless the Cou oil adopted some policy regarding { sucha practice any individual with;a hate complex could do irreparable harm to admin- istrative employees thereby affecting the efficient operation for the administrative staff. By�Gommissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. IT IS THEREFORE RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works does express ��implicit confidence in said member of the professional staff, his superior, et dl�, and in their ability and integrity, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works does herewith recommend to the Common Council that it should adopt a policy resolution re -affirming the accepted parlimebtary procedure relegating personnel matters to executive sessions where decisions can be made as to the need for and advisability of making public exposure of charges and/or,vlanderous or critical statements or insults concerning actions or statements of official personnel. Unanimously CP41KED, Mayor Cgnley referred to a letter, dated April 6, 197?,�;`to Vincent P. Hannan, Asst. Super- intendent from Alderman Michael Robinson which referi*cl to the foregoing matter. He ON registered his objections to the letter and stated emphatically that he, in no way, agre with its contents, and did not authorize the use of his statipkery for such a letter. smo He requested Mr. Hannan that, if he answered the,.letter,'a cb* of his reply should be filed with the Clerk as Mr. Robinsoa, had done. On motion the meeting Was adjourned at 5:45 P.M. Leo. A Blean T ..J Edward J. Conley - -- City Clerk Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.M. April.26, 1972 PRESENT: Commissioners (6) Leary, Putney, Downing, GolAer, Ewanicki, Clynes, ABSENT; Mayor - Conley _.. CITHERS PRESENT: Aldermen ; S Nichols, Spano', Meyer•, Barber,Jones. Attorney - Oproh ; Supt. of. Public Works. -,Dingman ; Building Commissioner `J'c6es Asst. Supt.­ Hannan Controller - Russell Asst. to_Supt - Dougherty .Ass... Controller - Spano .City Kngi4egr-Sch,Ueder Chamberlain -Wright y Clerk - Blean _ Deputy Clerk - Grey 4 CC� In the absence of Mayor Conley, due to student disturbances at Cornell, VicewChairmaa �--� Leary •presided. WATER MORATORIUM: Alderman Meyer made a statement to clarify her support of lifting the yatcr moratorium. She referred, to the following statements: 1. That the Board of Public' Works had stated- it was .Milling to work and negotiate with the Town of Ithaca. 2. That the Dept. of Public Works had stated th,at,'•it had been to oaly_:one or. two ,.; meetings with the Town indicating that its knowledge of the Tovnis`plenhing was •sganty and lack of willingness to explore alternatives. Hannan's statement th'at the City could not get water from Bolton, Point.` She advised she had a commitment from Walter Schwan, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, that when the Town had received its drawings and plans it would make theca available for show- ing to the Board and Department of Public Works,. " . She requested the Board to commit itself to a speci'h. time and place where it- "would meet witYr,.•:-off offi.Gials' to schedule a plan for course `t t action whieb would be'toncentrated ori'''aplutions for the - future . It was the general feeling that the Board could not commit itself to a specific time and place which etas unknown at this time and consequently ao action was taken on her request. Commissioner Ewanicki presented recommendatiods'of the Water•h Sewer Committee relating to the water moratorium which were acted upon as follows: W. Commissioner Ewanieki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. ,HRREAS, the City has made application to the Environmental;.protectiou Agency for permis- sion to draw up to 7 mgd of roar water ftvsi't' M Flood' Proteetibd Channel. a6t Clinton Street, and, . ...341EREAS, . this alternate raw wager -supply is 'intended to berietf �� ail -customers presently using City'wrater, including the Village of Cayuga Heights, the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden: and Lansing, as well - as the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, .there.1s a great -urgency that a firmand juat decision be• made' by• ties ,Environ- .mental protection Agency at the earliest possible moment, so that present restrictions on new construction can be removed, 1` NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works requests the above munic- ipalities to join in requesting the Environmental Protection Age q ,to proceed with; all haste in holding the necessary hearings so that a decision can be made, and; if possible, cons, truction begun in the coming dry season. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanieki : Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has determined that the present con 4gvted demand of the City water system exceeds the reliable year-round raw water supply 4n Six -Mile Creek, aC WHEREAS., the Board of Public Works hds .therefore determined, that.mo' -n,�i eonneet bne'Or extensions oaf water service outside the City be made until an additicpal supply of water is assured, and, WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works recognizes that certain unavoidole hardships have resulted to individual families because of this course of action, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Cayuga Heights and the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden, and Lansing be notified that the Board wilt permit the immediate conneetiop of up to a total of 25 single-family, owner -occupied dwelling units, and ....at,,. , .. .... (2) Apirl 26, 1972 BE IT FURTHER •MSOLVED' that the' selection of these' 2�j' units be de#,ermi,ned, by" :#die -above municipalittem.on',the basis' of h�urdshi� , by wl atevor 9tanddrds' t� ey Can mmiva7.ly agree upon. Commissioner, Putney felt +:his action- indi-caied'��e`�City±s''willingnegs to `cooperate' with outlying areas in a solution. of tlie.water'problem Cammissibner,�Owi ,g- ob e6ied' �to,the limit of 25 ,units and =fel.t,*it shduld be 'left'rup'to'the Aisci4ti'66x cif the Superintendent. .. a,. Wtidri Carried: MRS LARSEN'S COMPLAINT: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Julia Larsen, III Crescent Place,requesting assist anCe ixr 'remoiii'ng'''falleri' trdes`'toin prapet�#: scxa-�stret - from lher'g•'om CFcs'eent•'Place�. Her request was referred to the Superintendek 'f6r`ifvesti'edtilon ` U'.S.'N.R. ." CENTER: 1-Atfr6rneji C,e"reh"'6;dvised:-h'e`iiQ.'4kA;0efi`t'o tiscertain'i`f tiie Ci�Y could acquire title to the former.USNRR,'buil&'ng'-oh `N Ct�yuga 5"t: Eact.'`, now bei.ai .usdd as a "Community, Servi'� btd-l�n'g 'bUf had received no'' rep-i He aas is if the '�©8rd'vie� ed him to continue in view of attempts being `iirac a t�o'have �thie -'City join Vith! t3ie, 'I re; Ithaca Acti'ot#'1CedteV',to tine Centtafi 'Schr�ol 'ah "a' editimtitii`ty center•io`r all p"rl3c)i3vs. ' %he ' Superintendent=iu°diCated=that several mhtters invo3ved'2ir°the ns'e oP 6- iti'aYIScidol were policy matters beyond control of the Board. The Attorney was advised to,contiJnue his. effQrrts. "on, � arfeeting title' to the, -USNR buildizig' MACERA WATER ' SERVICE': The 3upetibtenden't repbrted 're`ceipti'' arf a letter frdm I�tr.i " Mrs Macera pleading hardship in connecitiloii"With lack of water `service 'to Aheir deer- home on Troy Rd.' in the Town of Ithaca, and requesting extension of water servieg to,thgir pro- perty. He adv1seU,`fat waft' beidg° referred `to' the 'T�oitii'$bar•- T0wh ''b'l I'thadav� for tine;- - lief' gtought'` ITHACA GARDEN CLUB REQUEST: The Superintendent read a letter from Zthaca,Garden Club proposing the establishment d '''ime4nori`a 'alas to''be 'placitcd in ;f <ri►eri i`g ci�a�iap e�::t as. By- .Commiss:Lher hoUnifig: Seddj�d& by t0i =isiic;hei Tuthey": S . " ' RESOLVED, *t &'t-'the 'Garden­Clubxs` x�egia6st be` refct;red't "tire Building& Grourii3s''`Com i- ee for study and report. ': CARRIED. hti2a�iim`ptlto' iiedWILD' PLOWER(A:- The' Sperintehd6ft' roported' e"reLii by 'thtfi.-ftbir froin`'tUConitfvatifQh Co66Aie4'-6i' the'-`&rde'ri Cii)b"'- uebUug'tb clesi'gn.at31 orsh- area'fin the Water` Stied 'res: Van Nattan` ISsra` to' tlie` if st dedn iipsu*ata, as ` a wildflower area. He advised that tfie 'City h38'`been'p�stirig'''bthia''ar 'eshh'year'witii appropriate signs since April'.. 8`� -1970-'*h6ni it'was 'first' des3gn-a*d 't` it such' purpose .W, the Board. No further action- iaas "Aeemed necess BiD5 -' STDLWALK CO'NSTR60TI011: ''i'he 'Superib�teriiient`' re so �$: he: 3ra+d.• re eit�e 4i4w-4ii' A141 2 th for sidewalk construction as follows: Rei6dve{ -6hd 3*plade V1 cititicrete 416iralks; 2 Reiino e' and replace,6'&' ` :3. �4 Siftwelk cons'tri io6-'- '1ors1':rAaLiue: f'' ' Item 1 Item 2 ttkm 3' Paolangeli Contractor Ithaca, N. Y. 1,35 sq t. 1.55 sq.ft. :�� , 7 ; 0� y y� y� kr y�jy �{ ,. , rr•� ,. n•Si�y, +`,af.t'a':•' .•�... - . Robdrt Afistin' .`1,' i.. :t. .' i i�a�i' tetl,''�i, C`. ir. t/�': �li6. �Ff-attb Sroiners Gene ►a; 11. Y `1 6h b `i:8 l;�g r64 G30r'dat2 1 > =a If*.a n b Coxiat. & Suppi�r 'Cbfi: Ithaca; N.S Y. 1:94` 2-,103.-d7.00 He recommended acceptance of the lour bids. By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner. Putney; RESOMtD, thtat a contrQci`' for �h&' $6Ae'ral` tori'st'ttictioiCi' of col e' ete''''i3idetidlks In=accci lance '''filth the 'g9ific&ti'oi's "of` April ;"�072" be awarded`'�tto angeli don�truietion'' Co: '6r its lour b of $l. 35/sq': ' ft': for it"yaks } `aticl ..SR'sq; �ti for 6"` walks , and p BL 1T" aASOiVEDz, ti�at eorl'tiract- for tie 'c6nstriictionof sidewTallc on or venue izY accorcahce tH the 6j ecikications of- Ai'ril''l� ' R7?,`be' awarded' `o Ff'att`q Bxp �: Cc - strudii on Co: '4r #�$. bid ' bf' 'I. 86 . Q�+: ` . CARIIEI-: GIOitDANO "CONS 'RUCTION` Co. "f lkaiT'•" B�i``Cammissioner Do ug: SeCon ed by CcSrna saiohe'r Golder. RESOLVED, that the second estimate for payment , of V., Giordano Construction and Supp]y,, , Corp., for construction in connection Uith the fire damage "at the t6imnuiiity, SOA�66 Build- ing, be approved for payment in the amount of9,04.26 for materials and $10;437.11 for labor and. equipment. CARRIED. µBIDS - SITE DEVELOPMENT AT: CASSPARK: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded" by 'Comm; Putney. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on contract A of 'tom �.� -Yf. ^• +� t the bids be ret.:r.^.Able on June 12, 1972. w�.. .`'ii .. 7ErZ,' ._O_ ,.C..t �.t v....,3 _ L,•M Y ', :u.�.. va L., k� 10AFL PF PZELIC YAnS PFOCESDAGS ACCUUNTS FECEMBLE AP IL 26, 1972 APAXED PY FlOnNCE CGMAITIM #673 Carrell University A2655 2.50 7474 Helen A. Grimn A2655 83096 (3) April 26, 1972 CITY HALL OFFICE SPACE: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVE , that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with the County of Tompkins for the rental of the second floor of the city -owned building at 123.S._ Cayuga Street, presently occupied by the Urban Renewal Agency, to be used as office space by Tompkins County Department of Social Services, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency for the rent of four offices on the third floor of the City Hall building at 108 E. Green Street. CARRIED. SALE OF PUP'iPING STATION: The Superintendent reported that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. had renewed its request to purchase the City's pumping station at the intersection of Elm and Hector Streets for use as a gas regulator station. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. WHEREAS, the City has received,a request topurchase the former water pumping station located at the intersection of Elm & Hector Streets, apd WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that this pumping station is no longer needed for water distribution or other municipal purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the .Board recommends to the Council that it authorize the public sale of said pumping station for use as a gas regulator station. CARRIED JOHNSON'S BOAT MARINA LEASE: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RBSOLVED, that the Board's action, dated April 12, 1972, providing for the leasing of 200 feet of frontage on Cayuga .Inlet for use as a docking space, be amended to provide for an annual fee of $300.00. CARRIED. DUANE HUNDLEY: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Ewenicki: REST, that Duane Hundley be appointed a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective April 30, 1972. CARRIED. AUDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by 'Commissioner Golder. RESOL D, that the Bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #8-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. BUS REPORT: Commissioner Downing presented a bus report for the three -months ending March 31, 1972, as compared with the same periods for the two preceding years. It showed a net profit,after ammortization for the period of $2,632.08 by the reflection of other in- come received during the period from Cornell and Ithaca Colleges. D,y Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED,'that the report be accepted and filed. CARRIED. LAKESIDE YURS,ING HOME WATER SERVICE: By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes . RESOLVED, that in the case of Lakeside Nursing Hcme which has asked for water service for its proposed expansion of nursing facilities at 1228 Trumansburg Rd., the Board does hereby offer its assurance of water connections by the completion of its proposed f aci 4 ti es . CARRIED. ` SIDEWALKS: kngineer Schlieder advised the Department was in the process of notifying bettybetw eii 3300 and 400 property owners who had defective sidewalks to have their walks re- paired, He indicated the City's contractor, would be working in cone of the areas in- volved'and suggested that property owners with such defective walks should contact the contractor. .:CONTROLLER: -The. Superintendent called attention to the fact that this would be the City Controller's last Board meeting and that arrangements had been made for those who wished to attend a cocktail party for him after the meeting at the.Char Pit on Elmira Rd. Vice - Leary extended the Board's thanks to Mr. Russell for his 'dedicated and worthy services to the taxpayers of the City during his term of office and extended to him the Board's best wishes and good luck in his new field of endeavor, Mr. Russell stated he had enjoyed working with the Board and Council and even though there appeared to be differences of opinions at times yet he felt sure all were working for the best interests of the City. On moti the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 P.M. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Edward J. Conley, Mayor` Li136 Regular ' eeting BOARD OF PUBLIC ''FORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY" OF ITH.ACA, NEII YORK 4:00 p.m. PRESENT Mayor - Conley Commissioners - (6) Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder,'Ewanicki, Clynes 4ay 100 1972 OTHERS PRESENT: A dermen = TST Gutenberger, Spano, 'Meyer,='Batber, Schmidt Attorney - Gersh Building Commissioner - Jones City Chamberlain - Wright Asst. Supt. of Pub, Works - Hannan Clerk - Blean Urban Renewal Director -.Daley Deputy Clerk - Grey Parks Supervisor - Edwin Lynch` MINUTES: Minutes, of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. CORNELL STREET TREES: Fred Rosica., 213 Cornell Street, appeared before the Board and requpste '.t t<,.e City remove six maple trees adjoining his property at 211- 213-215 :Cornell Street. He claimed they prevented him from maintaining a good lawn ! their roots clogged his sewer line, were growing into his basement, and heaving and cracking ' the sidewalks adjacent to his property. Py Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney .RESOLVED, that his request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried STEWART PARK: Edwin Lynch, Supervisor: rif Parks, appeared before the Board and ex- plained tie difficulty encountered in controlling dogs and rotor cycles in Stewart Park. He recommended that dogs be banned entirely from the park either with or with- out leash and•that all motor cycle users be required to park their cycles at the en- trance to the park and be not permitted to operate them in the park itself. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that his request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried WATER L11MTORIUM: The Clerk read a letter from Walter Schwan, Supervisor of Town of lthaca;'requesting implementation of the Council's recent decision to allow 400 additional, units of housing outside the city limits to be connected with the city's water system. Mayor Conley recommended that the Board proceed with the Jessup Road Inter -Connector to permit a connection with The University's water system in times of emergencies if needed. The Clerk read the Council's resolution, dated May 3, 1972, authorizing and directing the Board to remove immediately for a period of one year the water morato- rium to the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden, and the Village of Cayuga Heights and to issue new water permits to them for up to 400 dwelling units. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to carry out the direct- ives of Common Council according, to its resolution, dated May 3, 1972, and issue new water permits for up to 400 dwelling; units in the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and the Village of Cayuga Heights in accordance with methods contained in Mr. Schwan's letter, dated May 10, 1072, and subject to all rules and reFuulations of the Board applicable thereto. During the ensuing discussion and upon request Attorney Gersh ruled that the Board was required to carry out the Council's directive in this matter and its failure to do so could cause grounds for a taxpayer's action against it. AYES: 3 - Downing, Ewanicki, Clynes NAYS: 3 - Leary, Putney, Gol.-I -r. Due to a tie vote Mayor Conley voted in the affirmative and declared the motion car- ried. Motion Carried PJ,,ltli 01' PU LIC V OitKS' PROCEEDINGS JXCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 10, 1972 7790 City of Ithaca F2655 29.43 7791 City of Ithaca F2655 47$.33 7792 Samual J Kramer F2144 15.00 7793 Anthony Leonardo G2120 7.20 7794 Grigor P Grigorov G2120 7.20 7795 ",Walker Smith G2120 7.20 7796 Henry iiiller-Cornell U. G2120 19922.79 7797 Fred Hosica G2122 16.38 7798 James Varricchio G2122 12.30 7799 Manos Elmira Rd. Enterprises G2122 12.30 7800 l%iorse Chain Co. G2122 49.13 7801 U.D.C. G2122 109.01 7802 Dean Linscott G2122 10.38 7803 Lansing `seater Dist. t 1 F2378 1.75 7804 University Sand &. Gravel F2144 31.37 7805 Charles Krum F2144 15.00 7$06 H. L. iniasters F2144 15.00 7807 John Breen F2144 15.00 7808 Don McPherson F2?.44 18.68 7809 Tompkins County F21378 94.70 7810 Urban Renewal F2378 79.26 7811 Peter Zaharis F2144 490.34 7811 Ts it G2122 326.89 7812 Carl J. Yeiigo G2122 507.50 7813 Town of Ithaca F2378 166.08 7814 Town of Ithaca F2378 239.06 7815 Donohue -Halverson F2650 15.80 TOTAL°;' 22701.08 Viater 1,712.80 newer 20,988.28 APPROVED BY FINA:;CE C10P.'±: "ITTEE 647 1002 !i -659 8 a , 78 • JV 2.00 BOALtb OF PUBLIC `,,,OAKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 10, 1972 7771 Albanese Plumbing G2122 49.00 7772 D. H. Brewer G2122 13.00 7773 Burris Plumbing Co. G2122 112.00 7774 Donohue-alverson G2122 29.00 7775 a J. Pforasty G2122 16.00 7776 Iilson Heating � Plumbing G2122 29.00 7777 W. ft. Woodin G2120 7.20 7778 Peter Torchia G2120 7.20 7779 Randall Hausner G2122 76•20 7780 VOID 7781. VOID 77$2 VOID 7783 Town of Lansing F2378 52.55 7784 Sectional Structures F2144 10.85 7785 Bartolo L. Staho F2144 369.69 7786 Cornell University F2144 9.40 7787 Tang Win-- Quai F2144 241.70 7788 Elizabeth Fisher F2144 23.00 7789 Phyllis Van Donsel P2144 171.20 TOTAL 1216.99 dater 87$.39 Sewer 338.60 APPROVED BY FIN,UXE C01v` ':ITTEE -2- May 10, 1972 By Comm Golder: seconded by Co:.m. Leary WHEREAS, certain members of the Board have expressed doubt as to the legality of Local Laws #1-1972 and #2-1972, and I�JHEREAS, no opinion has been rendered by the State Attorney General's office regarding_ their validity, NO':Y THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be officially requested to communicate with and obtain such an opinion; and that the City Attorney be instructed to supply the Attorney General with the following information: 1. That Sec. 123 of the Charter of the City of Ithaca, Sec. 5-17 as codified, provides for Scope and Authority of the Board by -stating "The Board shall take charge and have exclusive control of water, sewers, etc.", 2. That Sec, 34 of the Charter, Sec. 3-7 as codified, General Legislative Powers are described , , • "not inconsistant with Act L. 1908, CH 503 except such (powers) as are specially conferred by this act upon any separate department or board of the city government." 3. That a decision of the App, Div. 621, 145 NYS 884 titled Modification of Charter Powers in Art. 2-A Sec. 23 states "This article was not intended to empower a municipal corporation to change or modify the express provisions of its charter, as otherwise it would -have power to make its charter," Yea 4. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be -requested to submit to this Board a copy of his request with a copy of the reply immediately upon receipt of same. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Downing Carried Comm. Downing recommended construction of the interconnector on Jessup Road. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to appropriate the necessary funds, not to exceed the sum of $5,000.00, to finance the City's 'share of the Jessup Road inter - connector. AYES: 1 -.Downing NAYS: 5 Motion dofeated ~ Comm. Putney called attention to a letter, dated May 2, 1972, received by the Mayor which had been'signed by the supervisors of the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and the Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights regarding the Cit 's request that they join with the City in support of its proposal to seek an alternate source of water supply from the Inlet. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the letter be read, made public and entered in the proceedings of this meet- ing. Carried The letter was'then read by Comm. Golder and is recorded as follows: May 2, 1972 Mayor Edward Conley City of Ithaca 108 East Green Street Ithaca, New=York 14856 Dear Mayor Conley: We thank the City Clerk for sending us a cony of recent resolutions by the Council regarding the water program of the City. le are not ready to support the application by the City for a permit to take water from the Inlet unless the City agrees to join an inter - municipal water district with our municipalities. This distric,t..would have an inter - municipal policy -making board which would be responsible for the program of the inter - municipal water system.. •o If the application for the permit uses as justification the fact that the purpose of the new source will be intermunicipal service, the administrative arrangements should also reflect intermunicipal co-operation. More specifically, we cannot support the application if the enlarged system were to become an instrument of the Board of Public Works. The events of..the last few weeks show why this is to. r -3- t,4ay 10, 1972 The Board and the City Council have had before them two documents prepared by flr. Hannan. The Board and the Council have acted in such ways as to suggest that they accepted these documents as statements of fact and declarations of policy. At least neither the Board nor the Council have dissociated themselves from Mr. Hannan's remarks. When you read them again you will, we are sure, understand our i,osition. In the earlier document Mr. Hannan described the negotiations between the City and surrounding municipalities and went on to say that if the municipalities would agree to the pro-,:osals of the Board of Public Works the question of the moratorium would be settled, to use his words, "without further delay." In other words the water was available, the reason for witholding it was •)olitical. In 1,1r. Hannan's report dated March 31st, writtt in support of the Inlet proposal, he says on :)age 1, "the moratorium would a.ccom*?lish quick agreement if the City people presented a united front." On page 2 he sneaks of need for not only a supplement but an alternate sup^ly." This he says "justifies the need for an immediate decision." He concludes "the moratorium should force the decision." Here as in the previous quotation the moratorium is to be used to force municipalities outside the City to support City policy. As we remarked earlier these simple examples of 'the use of water policy as 1olitical coercion attracted no attention in the Board of Public Works or the Council. The actions of these two bodies went along with the recommendations of Mr. Hannan. You will, we are sure, understand that we do not wish to live under a political threat of this nature. Certainly we cannot willingly enlarge the political influence of the Board of Public Works over us by giving unconditional support to the City's application for a permit. If the City agrees to make formulation of water policy a matter for intermunicipal decision we will gladly give our help. Yours sincerely, SIGNED: Charles McCord, Supervisor, Town of Dryden Walter Schwan, Supervisor, Town of Ithaca F. G. Marcham, Mayor, Village of Cayuga Heights Comm. Downing noted the time was 5:15 p.m. and that the 1+ayor had called a special meeting of the Council for 5:00 p.m. on this date also. He suRvested that this meeting T be adjourned until 4:00 p.m. tomorrow to permit the Council to convene. This idea was abandoned when several Commissioners advised they would be unable to attend at that tim By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned to reconvene on May 24th at 4:00 p.m. ?lotion defeated It was then decided that the Board should continue its meetinn in another room in order to permit the Council to hold its special meeting as scheduled. Members of the Board, with the exception of Comm. Downing who excused himself and Mayor Conley who remained to preside at the Council meeting, retired to the Board room adjacent to Council Chamber and Vice -Chairman Leary presided durin!7 the remainder of its meeting. Vice -Chairman Leary called the meeting to order again at 5:20 p.m. MORRIS AVENUE: By. Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney RE OLVE D, tat Morris Avenue be maintained as a public way within the limits of the existing 25 foot right-of-way from Third Street to Fourth Street, a distance of approxi- mately 266 feet. Carried By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct curb on the north side of Morris Avenue across the frontage of the property owned by Mfrs. Alice R. Love, a distant of approximately 75 feet; and that one-half of the cost thereof shall be levied against the abutting owners in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 20-4 (2) of the Code of Ordinances of the City. Carried BIDS - CASS PARK MARINA CONCESSION: Comm. Golder reported receipt of bids on May 8th on the Cass ParR Marina concession for the 1972 season as follows: Phillip Hull and Wesley M. Wells $302400 M I S J Concession Service 100400 He recommended acceptance of the high bid received. -4- PMay 10, 1972 By Conn. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the Concession for the operation of Cass Park 'farina from "lay 12 through October 15, 1972, be granted to Phillip -lull and Wesley `''ells in accordance with the terms of their bid and the specifications, dated May 2, 1972; and that the City Attorney be re quested to prepare an a!, roenont'covering said concession for execution by. -the.. -Mayor and City Clerk on behalf of the City. Carried BIDS - AGRICULTURAL TR:..CTOR: Cori-i. Golder reported receipt of bid on May 8th for furnish- ing the City with an agricultural tractor as follows: "AKE BID PPICF...':..... Berry's Garden Tractor Service Sim: licity, "odel 4010 $1,97 .00` Burdett, N. Y. Vann's Outdoor Power Equip. Simplicity, Model 1040 2*195.00 Ithaca, N. Y. He reco-mended acceptance of the'low bid received. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Berry's Garden City with a new Simplicity Agricultural Tractor, Model $1,97S.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and April 17, 1972. Tractor Service for furnishing the 40�0, for the total net sum of the specifications thereof, dated _.C&rri ed TREE PLANTING PROGRAM: Conm1. Golder reported that the Parks Division was in the process of planting 110 trees as its spring tree planting program. In addition to these 110 trees, the following contributed to tree planting: a. The City Federation of Women's Organizations donated 10 trees 'to be planted in a specific area of Stewart Park. b. i4rs. Dino Scalia, 313 N. Meadow Street, donated a tree to be planted in Washington Park. c.., Mr. Arthur Adams,'825 N. Aurora Street, donated a tree to be planted in the 800 block of Aurora Street. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Conm. Clynes RESOLVER, that .the Board of Public 1,96rks accepts the generous `offer of the Ithaca Garden Club to provide flowering crabapple trees to be planted on city property in connection with its memorial tree program, and that the Superintendent and the Building $ Grounds Committee work with the officers of the Garden Club in selectinn appropriate plots of city ground where these trees can be planted. Carried LEONARD B. LIBEWIAN REQUEST: Comm. Golder reported -the Superintendent had received a ..letter from Leonard B. Liberman. of the Marine Harbor`requesting permission to rent 200 feet of frontage on the Inlet adjacent to and north of the frontage now being rented to Johnson's Boat Yard. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that no action be taken on this request. Carried STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: Comm. Golder reported that Streeter Associates had submitted a request for an extra of 977 for revisions to dasher boards at the Cass Park skating rink. It was for'the addition of four extra player gates and the fabrication and instal- lation of a wooden molding to protect the skaters from injury. He advised the Stiperi.ntendpnt had reviewed this request with the architect and believed it to be -a fair price for a necessary addition -to the --general contract and reconnended its approval. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request of Streeter Associates for an addition of $977.00 to its contract price in connection with the construction of the dasher board system at the Cass Park skating rink, be approved and ordered paid. �:. Carried A. J. ECKERT CO. PAYMENTS: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, That application No. P6 of A. J. Eckert Co. for payment in connection with the plumbing work at Cass Park skating rink and swimming pool be approved in the amount of $4S00, and ordered paid, and BE IT FURTHER*RESOLVED, that application No. HV3 of A. J. Eckert Co. for payment in con- nection with heating and ventilation work in the construction of Cass Park skating rink and swimmin¢_ pool be approved in the amount of $1,800, and ordered paid. Carried 70 -5- May 10, 1972 ANTON J. EGNER PAYINEI1TS: (See bottom of this page) r r BIUDGET TRANSFER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to approve the transfer,of $500.00 from line 402 to line 433 in budget account #F8330 to provide for..the travel expenses authorized by.the Board of Public 'forks on March 8, 1972. Carried APPOINTMENTS: By 'Comri. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: a. Parks Division - Jeff B. Stevenson, a Laborer at $2.43 per hour, effective May 14, 1972. - b. ',Dater & Sewer Division - William R.' Baker, a Laborer III at $2.61 per hour, effective; May 2, 1972, - c, Water & Sewer Division - Richard E. Bryant, a Laborer III at $2.61 per hour, effective May 8. 1972. d. Buildings $ Grounds Division - Carl Gustafson, a Laborer at $2.43 per hour, effective May 1, 1972: Carried PROMOTIONS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the following promotions be approved: a. Engineering - Ja*ies Miller, a provisional' appointment to Sr. Engineering Aide at an annual salary of $7,285, effective May 14, 1972. b. Building & Grounds Division - William Jones, a Tree Trimmer, a permanent appointment at $3.36 per hour, effective April 27, 1972. C. Construction $ Haintenance Division - Llewellyn VanNess, a Motor Equipment Operator at $3.60 per hour, effective %y 14, 1972. .,Carried SOUTH MEADOW STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Comm. Clynes reported the Superintendent had re- ceived pri-liminary:'AppioVal of a traffic signal at the intersection of South Meadow Street (Route 13 arterial) and the exit to Westons'Shopping'Center and that the Common Council had provided funds for the erection of this signal in its 1972 budget. He.advised the Superintendent would proceed to file the necessary •p8'pers with the Department of. Trans- portation and prepare necessary orders for the erection of the signal. Comm. Leary recommended that area businessmen be consulted bef6iW exact location of this particul traffic sign was decided upon since it vitally affected them. By Conn. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway -Committee for further consideration and report. AUDIT: By Comm. ­Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the'biils audited and approved by the Finance Committee;,, as Jisted on Audit Abstract #9-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. -- f ' e Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk E ward J Con ley, -,Mayor T� d ANTON J. EGNER PAYMENTS: By Comm. Golder.:"tseconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the April statement of Anton•J. Egner for consulting services in connectioi with inspection of construction at Cass Park skating rink and swimming pool be approved it. the amount of $1,478.67 and ordered paid, and .BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the statement of Anton J. Egnex,:Associates for April reim- bursement for expenses in connection 'with tii+e construction:..of. the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park be approved in the amount,bf $30.39, and ordered paid. Carried BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. PRESE TT : Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Leary, Putney, Golder, Ewanieki, Clynes ABSENT: Commissioner - Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (4) - Meyer, Barber, Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingm Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Engineer - Schlieder Spano, Schmidt Controller - Spano Clerk - Blean n City Chamberlain - Wright may 24, 1972 MISS: Minutes of the preeeeding meeting were Approved as recorded by the Clerk. MRS, MILDRED JOHNSON - WATER BILL: Mrs. Mildred Johnson protested a penalty amounting to $6.60 which the City Chamberlain had requested her to pay since her check was not 1 received in time to avoid the penalty. She maintained she had mailed her check on May 15th, the last date to pay without penalty. The Chamberlain presented an eavelope which indicated it was postmarked on May 16tb . By Commissioner Ewanieki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that Mrs. Johnson's protest be referred,to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. CARRIED. 'SIDEWALK DAYS_: The Clerk read a letter from the Fire Chief advising that "Sidewalk Days" in`, oll�town this year resulted in the street being blocked by panted ears in ,sueh a manner that emergency passage was impossible. He suggested that no permit be granted 'four this location in the future unless constant police supervision could be afforded. 'GARBAGE CAN REMOVAL: Attorney Gersh-reported that he had received several complaints from city residents about having their garbage cams picked up and disposed of by city workmen because'of their failure to remove them on the day of collection as required by Stc'. ll-6 (e) of the Code. He felt this section of the code was unconstitutional and recommended steps be taken -to have' it emended'. By Commissioner. Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. MOLVED, that the'iaatter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. CARRIED. LOCAL LAWS:•Attorney Gersh reported he had written to the Attorney General, as requested by the Board, to seek an opinion as to the legality of Local Laws #1 and #2-1972. He fiibd-.a�-ccpr` of his, letter"with the C1er&• fram 'infor&ation of'ffiembers of the Board. HiLLICK-CARMAN: GRIEVANCE• °_Attorney Ger0h ieported a'•ccmprcmise' had 'been riwhed with ` the orees' Mbn n' TSO"matter of the Hillick-Carman grieviAci' and' tht' the 'complaint iiz' the 'matter= filed with PERS had been withdrawn: He reeammended the $oerd Make some official action 4pi6ving` a�'-c' ramise vith,the understai ndir'ig that thelif-grievancee be sub jeet, to fiegotiaticn ib futiure 'wage a4reemants. By CctWssidiier scary- Secohdo'd `by Cambti.ssionii •Go1dei. RESOLVED; that the Board- keeommends- to Cojj&on Council' thatythe City-* be - authorized to`'enter ititb`' en° agreement with the Laborers*,-Ubion which will compromise the Hillick- Carmsa grievance and similar grievances until December 31, 19i2, the eipiration date :b is r'aII'argaining. agants' agreementk 'with 'the City; s CARRI6.; MAbiadi � ELEcTtaC CO'. CHANGE• ORDERS'-' The' Superintendent presihtea: ,twd, piopd'sed' cubAge orders in the contract for electrical work at Cass Park Skating Rink projects, as follows: Cbau. Qrder E-2'3n6reasing 1, the contract 'of Niddisob`-EYeatx�ic C2mpbtr ay `$45755 for the' ` iddi ti " of a l 'conduit for a ` fdtui1e ticoreboeiird. ` =' 2. Chit age Order #5 ineressing the, contract of ,kadiaballitti�ic Ccmp$334. s or relonation of main' disti4bution` iianel to provi:`de' 'for' a ime!te)r€ p6tiOl e reCoiracendad 4prov61 of bdth change orders C`a6i4ssioiier Putney: Seecia ed by CoMmi'sii.'onei- ExAUcki. iESw"E"D, that change order E-2 in the amount"'of $h$7'05% sod'ch"e or�er #3 in''the- amount of $334.96 be approved as recommendedby the Superintendnnt. CARRIED. 72 #2) May 24, 1972 CAPITAL PROJECT - QUARRY DORM WATER MAIN: The Superintendent reviewed a recent break in a 1 water main in the rear of Quarry Dorm. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLUi,D, that the Common Council be requested to establish a capital project for the relocation of the 16 " water main in the rear of Quarry Dorm at an estimated cost of $7,500.00. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the relocation of the 16" water main in the rear of Quarry Dorm constitutes an emergency; and further that no benefit, financial or otherwise would accrue to the City by reason of delays encountered in advertising for bids for the pipe necessary for this project, D:OW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to purchase the pipe necessary to relocate this water main without the formality of adver- tising for bids thereon. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 CARRIED and approved by the Mayor. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Superintendent reported an equipment breakdown in the Cherry Street pumping station would require an addition appropriation of $370.00. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Cammiss' a ffPutney. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested 370.00 from the Sesser Contingent Fund to budget account #g-8120-6, Cherry Street Pimping Station, line 312 - Equipment Parts & Supplies ($75.00) and line 418 - Equipment Maintenance ($295.00). CARRIED. CORNELL STREET TREES: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the matter of damage to city trees on Cornell Street and North Street, adjacent to the Fred Rosica Property, be referred to the City Attorney. AYES : 4 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Putney CARRIED. SOUTH MEADOW STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Put ney. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to proceed and file an application with N.Y.S. Department of Transportation for permission to operate and main- tain a traffic signal on S. Meadow St. at the entrance to Westons Shopping Center. CARRIED. STREET CLOSING: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Highway Committee be requested to develop a polccy on the use of city streets for purposes other then their normal use by pedestrians and/or vehicles; and thatit report such policy to the Board for its further consideration. CARRIED. USE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Superintendent reported he had received a letter from Michael J. Hannan of Northern Lights Bridge Company requesting permission to use on a temporary bases the land west of the Lehigh Valley Freight Shed bounded by the Station Res- taurant parking lot on the south, the passenger sidewalk on the west, the dirt access road on the east, and the 89 Lumber Co, on the north. Mr. Hannan planned to use the property for temporary storage and rehandling of miscellaneous structural steel. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that this request be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for study and report. CARRIED. MADISON ELECTRIC CO. PAYMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the application No. 3 of Madison Electric Co. for electrical work com- pleted on the construction of the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park be approv+ in the amount of $9,954, and ordered paid. CARRIED. STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that application #8 of Streeter Associates for contract work completed on the construction of the skating rink and. swimming pool project at Cass Marina Park be approved in the total net amount of $86,735.50 and ordered paid. CARRIED. BO:Ltt17 OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS REC IVIABLE 1;Ay 242 1972 7751 gown of Ithaca F2378 43.56 7816 1i1banese Plumbing G2122 78.00 7817 Donohue -Halverson G2122 24.00 1-- 7818 A. J. Eckert Co. G2122 12.00 7819 Deforest Furman G2122 8.00=,,, 7820 Hull Heating & Plumbing G2122 30.00' 7821 North East Plumbing G2122 16.00c_- 7822 C. H. Evans F2651 3.15 ,. 7822 C. R. Evans G2651 8.94 =- 78?3 John D. MacLean F2651 113.79z-- 7824 Donohue -Halverson F2651 84.67 ✓ 7825 Hull Heating 8,. Plumbing; F2651 21.28 1,-- 7826 Kenneth Spaulding G2122 16.38" 7827 Dominick Qualtiere G2122 16.38- 7828 Newfield "v°ir. Dist. F2378 12.211 7829 Village of Cayuga tits. F2378 111.994, 7830 Town of Ithaca F2378 285.09,- 7831 Claude & Anne Hovey F2144 25.69u- 7832 Pierce & Cleveland Gtr,:6?4F2144 3390 ' 7833 City of Ithaca F2144 79912 - 7834 City of Ithaca F2144 80.00- 7835 City of Ithaca F2655 475.24- 7836 City of Ith,. ca F2655 14.02 - TOTAL 1707.99 " Water 1383.61 V Sewer 324.3 8 APi' t VL . F i'TI�T yit� C COP; JI TTEE 679 The Harfford H'i.re; �y,ort . 00 �' (3) May 24, 1972 i xt 1 BIDS: The Superintendent reported that bids on various road materials and ice resur- facer for Cass Park had been received on May 22nd as follows: STORM SEWER PIPE EXTENDED Metal 12" 15 18" 21" 2411 30" 36" 42" 48" TOTAL 1971 low bid 1.83 2.17 2.57 2.95 3.33 4.89 7.89 9.39 10.77 Chemung Supply 2.18 2.58 2.99 3.44 3.91 5.69 7.16 lo.96 12.39 $4,266.00 Lane Pipe 2.37 2.89 3.40 3.95 4.50 6.47 10.44 12.37 14.11 $4,926.50 Wallace Steel 2.36 2.85 3.33 3.87 4..39, 6.26 7.82 11.88 13.55 $45677.00 Concrete 1971 low bid 1.71 2.30 3.04 5.84 7.22 10.02 13.49 17.48 22.o4 L. S. Lee & Sons 1.79 2.38 3.11 5.84 7.22 10.02 13.49 17.48 22.04 $6,230.50 By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Chemung Supply Corp._•be awarded the contract for supplying metal storm sewer pipe in accordance with the speeificati1.ons'•of April 26, 1972, and in accordance with the unit prices set fort2�._:in its 'l'ov, bid of May 22, 1972, and BE IT„FURTHER RESOLVED, that:L., S. Lee &'Sons be awarded -the contract for supplying concrete storm sewer pipe in accordance with the specifications of April 26, 1972, and in accordance with the unit prices of its low bid of May 22, 1972.. CARRIED. s $ITUMINOUS PRODUCTT ITEM QUANITX NET LVIT 1971 NUMBER EST. GALLONS DESCRIPTION PRICE - BIDDER- LOW BID 1 a. 10,000 Medium Curing Asphalt (Delivered) .26 Koppers .26 b. Medium Curing Asphalt (Plant Pickup) .21 .21 2 a. 20,000 Asphalt Emulsion (Delivered) .2450 .2450 b. Asphalt Emulsion (Plant Pick-up) .1950 .1950 3 6,000 Cationic Asphalt Emulsion Through Moto -Paver) .30 .30 It was the only bid received. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that Koppers Company, Inc, be awarded the contract for supplying Bituminous Products in accordance with the specifications of April 26, 1972, and its bid of May - 22, 1972. CARRIED. GRAVEL' ITEM 2EC ITEM:2EC , ITEX; ITEM 3 ITEM 4 ITEM 4 Bidder DELIVERED AT PIT DELIVERED AT PIT ''DELIVERED at PIT 1971 ' low bid 1.30' ya. 0.50 yd.1. 30 yd: 0.50 yd. 2.75 yd. 1.50 yd. Landstrom - Spencer _!7 a .65 tb 0:'50 ton 2.25 ton 1.10 ton Landstrom - Newfield University Sand & Gravel -- = 2.80 ton 2.00 ton By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioker Golder. RESOLVED, that Lands trod 'Grave1 'Co: be awarded, the contract for supplyi,ng'Gravel in accbrdance with the specifibatioris' of April 26, 19V and its low bid of May 22, 1972, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event that Landstrom Gravel Co. cannot supply the gravel as specified upon demand, the Superintendent be authorized to purchase gravel wherever it is available t-d meet the needs of 'the constructidn program of the department. CARRIED-. TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE Bidder lA 1B • 2A '2B 3A 3B 1971 16i bid 15.50 16.25 16.32 17.22 17.20 16.95 Cayuga.;Crushed'Stone Co.18.00 19.50 19.80 20.30 18.80 19.50 '19•.70 .Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. 15.50 17.00 17.10 18.70 18.10 University Sand& Gravell6.87 17.77 17.41 18.31 18'.31 19.21• (4) May 24, 1972 University Sand and Gravel, Inc.,established a minimum order of .$25.00.and $4•.•00:per quarter, hour after the' First ten minutes. Cayuga Crusfied Stone-est ablished a minimum of 00.00�per yard,_and *17..50 per hour after the first ten minutes. Rumsey-Tttidc`& Corp. 4 . eci'a.:delivery. charge of $20.Of7.;`to �i"chit gri ccs:- F By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying Transit M4 Concrete.in:accordance v4th_th�; specifications of.,april 26, 19.72, be awarded..to the ..University .$and & Gravel Co;. for-, its low bid of'May 22, 1972. CARRIED. CRUSHED LIMESTONE , Bidder ' 1A Loaded 1 & 2. loaded 1A,delivered i & ;2 delivered 1971 low bid 2.40 ton 2.2 ton: .20 3 ton : F 3. 00 ,ton Cayuga Crushed Storie2.46 -ton• 2.20 ton 3.20 ton 3.OQ..ton t By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying Crushed Limestone in accordance with the specifications of April 26, 1972, be awarded to the Cayuga Crush d, Stone. Co_ ,,r for, 4ts low bid of May 22, 1972. CARRIED. ASPHALT CONCRETE Bidder Item A Item B Item C Item D Item f Item*F Item G 1971 low bid 8.50 8.00 8.50 8.75 -- 8:85 9.85 General Crushed Stone 8.50 8.00 8.50 8.75 —•- &.95 : Warren Bros, 8.70 7.50 8.85 9.00 By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying Asphalt Concrete, in accordance with the specifications of April 26, 1972, be awarded to the General Crushed Stone Co. for its 10a bid of May 22, 1972. CARRIED. ICE RESURFACER Tennant Company - Model 760 - $12,112.80 Zamboni Company - Model 760 - $12,454.o0 The Tennant Company offered 190 days delivery; the Zsmboni Company offered October 1 delivery. The specifications called for October 1 delivery. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary: RESOLVED, that the low bid of Tennant Company for furnishing an Ice Resurfacer for the Cass Park skating rink be rejected because the delivery date does not meet the spec- ifications, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Zamboni Company be awarded the contract to deliver one Ice Resurfacer, Zamboni Model HDB, for its bid of $12,454; and that the cost thereof be made a charge against capital project H890-24. CARRIED. DARYL T. ROE: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that Daryl T. Roe be provisionally appointed to the position of Engineering Aide in the Engineering Department at an annual salary of $5,732.00; that his appoint- ment shall become effective on June lst; and that the Civil Service Commission be re- quested to hold.:an examination for this position. CARRIED. THOMAS W SMITH`: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Board approves the appointment of Thomas W. Smith to the position of Laborer Grade 111 in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, effective May 15, 1972. CARRIED. PETER LARSON: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that Peter Parsen be authorized to attend the Cummins Diesel Engine mainten- ance course at Elmsford, New York, being held from June 5 to June 8; and that the cost of his meals, lodging, and transportation shall be borne by the City. CARRIED. (s) May 24, 1972 AUDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract ##10-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. GILES-CORNELL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL•: Commissioner Ewanicki reported that Raymond Kaa.rat had requested the installation of a caution signal at the intersection of Giles and Cornell Streets with E. State Street. By Commissioner Evanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Mrs Kaarat's request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. CARRIED. OPEN AIR PAVILION: Commissioner Clynes reported that Ithaca Kiwanis Club had offered to build an open air pavilion at Cass Park at no cost to the City. He presented a rough sketch ,of the pavilion showing it to be 26' X-64'. By Commissioner Clynes:. Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee and City Attorney for study,•and report. CARRIED. On mot%pn the -meeting was adjournad. Geo. IL Blean,. City Clerk Edward J. Conley, Mayor . 4 r t y . IL 7 6 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDITvGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. PRESENT; Mayor - Conley CcmmissiQai.�rs - (5) - Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewanicki, Clynes. ABSENT: Commissioner - Leary Attorae-! - Gersh OT-FERS fREShWT: Aldermen - �4) Meyer, Barber, Spano, Jones Supt. of Pub13c FIB:: s - Dingman Cor.troller - Spano Asst. Supt,. - Han -:,.an Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey June 14, 1972 MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALKS: A public hearing was held to afford those property owners who had received final notices from the Superintendent on April 1, 1972, to have their sidewalks repaired an opportunity to show cause why their walks had not been repaired. Stanley Tsapis, attorney for Highland Holding Corp., informed the Board that his client had made arrangements to have its sidewalk at 312 Thurston Avenue repaired by its own contractor. He asked that the City assume responsibility for areas where the walk had been upheaved by roots from city trees. Mr. John Bentkowski spoke on behalf of Cornell University and requested as extension of time for the University to repair its walk at 512 University Avenue with its own contractor. Both requests were approved. No one else appeared to be heard and it was moved, seconded and carried that the hearing be closed. By Cammi.ssioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. WHERE.F.S, a public hearing, as required by the City Charter, has been held by the Board this 14th day:of June 1972.to afford property owners an opportunity to show cause to the Board why trey had not complied with the Superintendent's final notice to have their side- walks repaired, and WHEREAS, certain property owners served with such final notice have failed to comply or appear at this hearing, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to cause the repair of the following sidewalks; and upon completion of the repair, that he be directed to certify the cost thereof to the Board of Public Works for levy against the respective property owners as provided by the City Charter. Location of Side7,ra3.ks Owner's ;dame & 14ailing Address 612 S. A.1ba7.y St. June C. Heroy 612 S. Albany St. 508 E. Buffalo St. Morrell R. Long 508 E. Buffalo St. 302 Lake St. Elizabeth S. Begent 302 Lake St. 106 Second St. Mrs.Jesephine Little 106 Second St. 802 E. Seneca St. Jason H. Pane 133 N. Quarry St. 517 E. State St. Joseph Zazarra 517 E. State St. CARRIED. CORNELL STREET TREES: A letter from Norman Freeman, attorney for Fred Rosica, was presented to members of the Board requesting the removal of six maple trees adjoining his client's property at 213 Cornell St. by cutting down the four large trees and by removing for replan•ling elsewhere the two new maple trees that were planted opposite his vacant lot. Commissioner Ewanicki read a letter from Mr. Rosica regarding a bill he had received from the City for the removal of tree roots from his sewer line. He asked that the bill be expunged because he felt the city should be responsible by damage done by its trees' roots. Mr. Hannan explained the City's policy in regard to roots damaging sewer Lines by explainitag that old tile sewer lines attract roots throughout the City. This is the property owners responsibility but where property owners have replaced their lines with cast iron the city assumes responsibility. All aspects of Mr. Rosica's problems were discussed in detail, and actions were taken thereon as follows: By Commissioner Clhnes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to remove the trees as requested by Mr. Rosica with the understanding that removal of the two new maples be scheduled when proper weather conditions permit. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. DOAIRD 0Y PUBLIC WOPaKS PR0',l LDpTC-S ,ACC("'L`NTS CLiVADII' June 14, 1972 7837 Torn Stewart %2142 7838 ;'; bite Nursery's 1'-)1),2 ^2. r)O 783Q A. Jo Eckert, Co. G2651 7.4,' 7840 Hull. Heating ? P1iaraloinlr 12F,51 7.17 781+1 llo2se Chain Co k2F;51. 1i0�� 781,.2 Lansi:lZ, Central School f'-) I I 00 7843 Jack Herman G2120 17.20 7P-A4 Roald Hoffman G2120 7.20 7$45 Donald ess 21?0 7.20 7846 tToserl, //Bur 7847 Sem Peter 02120 7,20 7848 Hul.dah Pfau G9120 7.20 7850 W . 7. K rai:t z 0. 00 7 51 Triangle '.Yoe Stor.-s 1f N., ?'? .0.00 78r2 Alvira Poi7.1n st. 2120 i^.n0 7sz51ry CIA,- c ; Ithaca ^^120 10.0111 1851 I.C. AlE s,:,,: -r !­')1?O 10.00 7856 David Saperst one C21 00 10.00 7P57 . A,-T, �'n +on (,71?0 ?n on 7'S8 T1 _e ae:.t ley C 10. 70 ^^ 0 70 ait'�rP'P Ats, c.. ♦/ 7f'd1 Fonda 11 11?. FioL;a Y' r, i'0 5e-n 786" Leclt;e�' Froc�ertier, Il,c. G2.1.., 16.00 7863 Gloria Scalise 1 ?1,r'��. 1r.00 7�64 Donald VI-ard 1 ^' 41, 1 010 7.65 Grace .,_ . K n:ap p 7?66 Nicholas .IvTke 7867 obewt ^:. A t r Pc 11r0 J p79 7867 11It 7868 Strtetcr i.;sncia.t;e , 1:.oc, F211,.0 5�'al< 786; Eastern 1-'.eiZ' ts, Inc. 1 21.L,1, 7870 Cornell L' niverss Lt:r 7871 LeGra nd Chase f ^? ,L( ;.71. 78)71 it It G21 22 ] r o 7872 1-ucille Puiacer.- F211;14 7872 It 11 c 21?2 •, 1; 7873 RToh:J D. T1acL2ar. 7t71,. ;ors. Cos'LleI .on 787; Bill �.Gnos G212 ;1 0,1 n 7871, 1! ,t F2144 7876 Citi of rthaca �'^1 7877 City of Ithzca ='F 5 51t7.('J 7`'7`? Citzi, of Ithaca �2??'-";5 7 1 CA J. 7.5 lIaC.% oil(,, (2) June 14, 1972 Zr RESOD`D, that Mr. Rosica's request for expungement of his bill for removal of -tree roots from his sewer line be denied. CARRIED G,'1 13AGE CO.LIECTIONS: Superintendent Dingman requested the news media to convey to the public thefactthat garbage and trash should be placed at the curbs for collection be- fore 5:30 A.M. on she dates of regular collection. . 24 OPEN ATR PAVILION: The Superintendent reported that Kiwanis Club anticipated construc- tion of an open air pavilion at Cass Park during the Spring of 1973 and recommended their offer be accepted with thanks. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESGLV"J, that trn Beard he eby ace ;fit with thanks and appreciation an offer by Ithaca Kiwanzis Club to construct, at its own expense, an open air pavilion in Cass Park; and tha.�, t,7e Superintendent be au.:ho.^ized to confer with and work out all related details in connection with ::•as construction. CARRIED. TRAFFIC STUDY: The Superintendent recommended the hiring of a competent Traffic Engin- eer to make a study of the traffic circulation problems in the downtown area that will come about as a result of the propose&rPe%L*wal development projects in the hotel block and adjacent areas, and the closing of the 100 block of S. Tioga St. to vehicular traf- fic. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council for authority to hire a consulting en- gineer to make a study of the traffic circulation problems in the downtown area as it relater to the proposed closing of the 100 block of S. Tioga St. to vehicular traffic for use as a pedestrian mall. CARRIED. BIDS: By Cc;Mmi 3sioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes-. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the City with a street roller and three automobile radios, to be financed from current budgets. CARRIED. CIIR_T.STMAS STREXT LIGHTING: By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanidki. RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the �ity's participation in a Christma.s'street lighting program during the months of November and December as recom- mended by the-Doi.mtown Businessmen's Association. CARRIED. MRS. MILDRED JOHNSON - WATER BILL: By Commissioner Ewanickif Seconded by Commission- er Downing.. RESOLVED,'that the request of Mrs. Mildred Johnson for cancellation of a penalty'of $6.60 on her water and seitcr sexnd.ce bill, as presented at the May 24th meeting, be denied as recommended by the City Chamberlain. CARRIED. CASS PARK SEWAGE PUMPING STATION:'By;Commissioner Ewanicki: 'Seconded by Commissioner Downing-: RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested t establish an account in the sewer budget to'be known as Account G-8120 - 117t s %rk Sewage Pumping Station; and BE IT. FURTHER RESOLVED,`that the Common Council be requested to transfer from Sewer Contingency ,$650.00 to Acc6u nt G-8120 - 11 as follows:` Line 101, Salaries $325.00 Line 302, Bldg. Maintenance Sup. 100.00 312, Equip.,Parts & Supplies 100.00 -Line Line 402, Utilities 125.00 CARRIED. EASTERN HEIGHTS WATER MAINS: The Superintendent reported he had received,a request from. 'the Town Board of Ithaca for approval of water and sewer main extensions on Eastern Heights Drive and Circle Lane to serve 22 lots in this area. He iidickte'd 'the'"extensions would also provide a loop connections for what" were' uow'-dead'ehd Ba as'. By Commissioner Ewanicki: 'Seconded by Ccmmtissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Board accepts and approves the request of the Town of Ithaca as' shown on the plan presented with the letter of Supervisor Schwan, dated June 5, 1972; and,that''these 22 lots be considered a part of the 400-units provided -in the Bbard's action Of May 10, 1972. CARRIED. 0 (3) June 14, 1972 d, WATER SUPPLY iltAiiN: Commissioner � Eiwanicki're'p'64ted: that the "M4or-h-a receivea a let- ter from the State Health Department indicating that it.could support only projects . , .. . -1 .6 , .- the City (for water supp'kOt that consider the ithactc area as, wholb. ltriylgg,eilitid 'that' of Ithaca, the Village of Cayuga Hpights and the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and Lansing determine thdt the* two proposed 4aie"ri' -supply'proje6ts�,'':"l.e"- dayu"g'a--Iiii-it*j�i'bd Bolton Point, are the first phase in the long range solution ' to area water suppl , and that each group past -a" resolution in support group. Because.,there will be another Board meeting before the date of the water supply hearing, it �ra8 'suggested that no, action betaken - at,ihi7s time: Commissioner.Doyping stressed the City's need to solve emergency water problems. By Ccmmissionter"'�Dd'Wning: Seconded by Commissioneii Ptn-eyi" RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Common Council to,seek State permission to es- tablish an emergency water intake in Cayuga Inlet. CARRIED. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED By,nmmi sipner Ewani,cki: $ecQnded bey Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED,' that" dater ih4oi'c:e0689 in e amount`o,ff'480'.00 rend4id-to'. for plwnbifik inspecti6h, fee's 'pr-6je',ct be expunged` . d i6neir 'Puth SIDEWALK DAYS: By Cqmmissioner ,' -RESOLVED' 'UZat BU*SlXies'anieti,s�U "so-c�i6 .ti6n be' aUth6�i`'zed!'+,b"hoid"''Sicii days on Augusi i 4 and 5" subject to.t4ei Same terms akV c6hdi#90 for sidewalk days in August of 1976-,'and that the Superihteind6nt be' uuth'6ifie e t6' . 6 a t6b ii sh rules and regulations for the closing of the .100,and 200 blocks of E. State St., which are, cmpi* e !re.. e._ni-s 6Ff' th6"pb c* e BtTFUR S thati&Superintendent estij'blish indi-ftaruler U` ions inease df,mejbhafftsii tia 1& central busln"a`&sjrf6i'vfib sh-tot1ake tageihe sidewalk days'`prcm6tioi, obsame -day;, and that i6queits 00 vidual authorization should be maae'through the Downtown Businessments*Apodi'atidn U;k later than July 28th. CARRIED. !L' BIDS' -L'- C:08- PAF&!'SIT�: - bEVEL0 i'The' upe­rihie"na.eni reported .reic'ejptoflbias• 'on 12th, for the Cass Park site development, projects, as- 1. Warren ,$rop. Co."' $19iB 6i5l 65: 2-13 29�. 90- x n&..- ""'! ":' 2. Watkins., Trans t Mi 85. 00 3. Dalrymple' Gravel & Gonst.� Coi."­'iftc. 211,5 4. Dyer-Fitts,,Cqnst. Co., Inc. 218.,,�96.8o 0, 5. Treelana; Inc. 297',006.00' 6. V. Giordano Const. & Supply Corp'.245,331-50 7. John F.., &. Jol�A, P,, Wenzel, Inc. 248,742.50. ..:-Jobapmdt tb�v.l cape Service. P. �_. an A �' * C'. oy C'C In'c. He advised that Mr. Miller, consulting'engineer, had recommended acceptance',�P-the lt4' bid received from Warren Bros., subject however to final approval thereof by the Finger Lakes Bureau 'crea 'cif Outd6t�i'Re tion.- StOp, Parks Cc=_t•s�ion! antT,i�;i:`' 13Y cmmi - 'ifti b6ld&r4 on;aiss ope: b6ka.4: ­s6ddfi6�',dby C' as er .1 that the' of Cas'' RESOLVED, that 'a contract for th&,-r_cini�truAion dr-k' 51tt' be awarded to Warren Bros. Co. , Viv i t bio'h' of Ashland Oil, Inc. , foin&"bi-d of-)U98,815-065, a,ubject to approval by NYS Parks and Recreation, Dept. and FURTHER FXWV­7ED '-that' the S)uper ntt'nnt; be . IT- ft --ft'd eiid at TApj4�d City Clerk' be authiVid toexecutea'contrac Y vhen.suc.. approval h4s be6h received. CARRIED: OFFICEP.; The Superintendent reported the Board of Public Works, by its action space the'- secbind.-;:_ Iook_- 0•r of .j-12 V� So U approved thb- tenta­b: 6 *t, th tL t a � be Cayuga St. ­toi!io�6pkins 00 Y�. or use' by "the ''Department o'f,,'8o;cJal!ft&i es,:"b dollar amount for such 'rental` was not "est&ib'AAC'-A the 'action: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and the Chai 'man 0_'f�'jjje,.3aalAinji-'& G3ouh4s-!MaWitb6e be authorized to negotiate the dollar amount and report the same to the next meeting of the Board for approval. CARRIED. i. CASS PARK PAYMENTS: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commsisioner Putney " -i Pik RESOLVED, that the following payments in I connection with the construction of -cap' swimming pool and skating rink be approved. a. 4th application of A. J. B:!kert - heating and ventilation. $5,800-00 _.d (4) June 14, 1972 b. -7th application of A. J. Eckert - Plumbing 2,000.00 C. 9th application of Streeter Assoc. - general 67,945.00 $. .4th application of Madison Elec. - electric 5,220.00 e.- Anton Egner Assoc. - May inspection 1,478.00 f. Anton Egner Assoc. - May reimbursable expenses 35.09 g. Thomas Miller - May 23.bill 6,285.93 h. Acrographics - printing 168.72 !�I CASSPARK CHANGE ORDERS: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that chan*e order No. 13 in the general contract of Streeter Associates for the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the net credit amount of $2,181.00. CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. 1� RESOLVED, that change.order No. 14 in the general contract of Streeter Associates for the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the net Z..`. additional amount of $1,794.00. CARRIED. YOUTH COUNCIL DANCE:, By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Ithaca'Youth Council be granted permission to use a portion of parking lot "D", south of the Woolworth Building, for a community dance on Saturday, July 15th between the hours of 5 and 11 P.M., subject to such regulations as may be established by the Superintendent, CARRIED. BUDGET TRANSFERS: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the following budgetary transfers from the following accounts; From: Engineering, A1440, Advertising Account No. 435 $25.00 Insect Control, A4068, Advertising Account No. 435 12.00 Const. & Maint., A5010, Advertising Acct. 435 31.00 Stewart Park A1440, Advertising Account No. 435 7.00 To: Superintendent's Office, A1440, Advertising Act. 435 $75.00 CARRIED. ROBERT FITZPATRTCK: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded'by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Board approves the reinstatement of Robert P. Fitzpatrick as' a Clerk in the Construction & Maintenance'Division at an annual salary of $4,951.00, effective June 5,.1972. CARRIED. AUDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on Audit Abstract. #1�, .972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved pnd ordered rendered.; CARRIED. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By C.o6missioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. ,RESOLVED., that the Common Council be requested to change the Traffic Ordinance, Section 15-180, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets, by deleting Hancock St., north side Lake Ave. to Third St. and Hancock St., south side Meadow St. to Third St,; and inserting Hancock St., north "side Lake Ave. to Meadow St. CARRIED. HANCOCK STREET.TRAFFIC: Commissioner Downing called attention to complaints received about-excessive,speed of traffic on Hancock St. in areas adjacent to the housing project. The matter was referred to the Superintendent for investigation. On -motion the meeting was adjourned at.5:30 P.M. Geo. A. B1ean City Clerk Edward J . ConXey Mayor 80 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:0 0 P.M. PRESENT: COMMISSIONERS - (6) - Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewanickt, Clyaes, ABSENT: Mayor - Conley OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Meyer, Spano, Gutenberger. Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder Juae 28, 1972 Building Commissioner - Jones Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Commissioner Leary presided as Vice -Chairman in the absence of Mayor Conley, MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk/ STORM DAMAGE: Mr. Alvin Knepper appeared before the Board and commended the Dept. of Public Works for a job well done during the recent storm in keeping Ithaca's water supply clean and potable. 'Commissioner Leary concurred with Mr. Knepper and extended his thanks and appreciation, on behalf of the Board, to the Dept. and its staff for their performance during the storm. N. MEADOW STREET DRIVEWAYS: Mr. Shulte appeared before the Board of behalf of Payless Gas Station end requested approval of two 35' curb cuts on N. Meadow St., South of Cascadilla St., to serve a gasoline station to be constructed at this location. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Board approves the request for two 35' driveways at this location. Both the City Engineer and the Superintendent recommended that the Board adhere to its maximum of 25' driveways at this location. After some discussion, the foregoing motion was withdrawn and it was moved, seconded and carried that the request be tferred to the Highway Committee for study and reccmmendation. STEWART PARK ASSEMBLY: Mr. Jerry Reimer, a Southern Baptist minister from Dryden, N. Y., appeared before the Board and requested permission to use a part of Stewart Park near the bandstand for a "Jesup` Rally" between 7:00 and 9:00 P.M. frcm August 4 to August 13th, His request was referred to the City Attorney and Superintendent for study and report thereon at the Board's next meeting. TELEPHONE B007HS: Mr. Charles Lewis, a representative of N. Y. Telephone Co., requested permission to install pay telephone booths on public streets in the business area. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds and'the Highway Com- mittee for study and report at a subsequent meeting. CARRIED. AT, TORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Gereb reported on the following; Local Lags #1 and #2-1972: He read a letter from the Attorney General advising that Local Laws #1 and 2-1972, giving the Council to right to review actions of the Board, appeared to have been properly enacted and therefore valid. SALE OF CITY -OWNED LANDS: He advised that a $300.00 upset price had been established for a parcel of land adjacent to 441 Floral Ave., and that $2,500.00 had likewise been established as the upset price for the water pumping station at the foot of Hector St. He expected the Council would authorize sale of both parcels at its next meeting. Pos- sible sale of two small parcels adjacent to the Station Restaurant were still awaiting approval of B.O.R. in Albany, N. Y. COMMUNITY SERVICES BUILDING: Attorney Gersh reported that the Community Services Building, formerly known as the U. S. Naval Reserve Training Center, had been design 1ted as surplus property by the Navy Department and was currently being appraised for dis- position. JOHNSON BOATYARD LEASE: Attorney Gersh asked for direction in determining the length of the proposed lease with Johnson's Boatyard. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the lease be for an initial term of three years and that it be renewable annually subject to approval of the Board of PublicWorks. KARL OF' PUK.yG NORKS P (CIT-'DINGS ACCCUN S REP,L 1 V A lei. June 28, 1972 7879 Albanese Plumbing G2122 $ 30.00 7880 Burris nlumbi._nZ rr2l22 64.00 788.1 Donohue —Halverson G2122 7.0C 7882 ?north East Plumbing G2122 16.On 7883 1'rthur Lecoq G2122 14.00 78814 White Nurseries F2142 16.00 7885 Contractors Service Inc. P22-42 20.00 it it if It F'211,4 4. 7886 Jchn Swainbank G2122 16.00 7887 CaguEa Apts, G21-2 16,000 7888 Helen Saunders F'?140 1.1_a 11 it it If F 211�4 8.80 7889 Frank Eivwell F21hO 15.09 i, It It 1'211;1s 51.70 7850 James Carey 12140 1.27 n It 11 F 2144 17.60 7891 Randall Yausner F'2144 .71- 7892 Ithaca. College F'tillfl 71;.14 7893 Eastern Heights, Inc. 11�4 .1.23 7694 Elm Street housing G2122. 26.80 7895 Henry C . Kerr. IL 2144 266. JO , ATLi, $513.40 St 1L.2 189.80 TOI'AL $703.20 'a .Tnr ajmm FY9 Ile '? (2) June 28, 1972 IYA-SE 123 S. CAYUGh ST: The Superintendent reported that a lease with Tompkins County for office space on the second floor of 123 S. Cayuga St. for additional office space Department of Social Services had been negotiated at $3.50 per sq* ft. or no T'• i-. "_.:ssior_er Putney: Seconded by Ccmmissioner Golder. that the rental figure reported by the Superintendent be approved; and that the an(, City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign a lease with Tompkins County- ;.: ,e of this office space at an annual rental of $4,000.00 per annum. CARRIED. KI''"r DAMAGE: Engineer Schlieder reported he had made a hasty examination of several c`+,�• to be damaged by the recent heavy storm run-offs which indicated as Ti.oa-. ;;t and :: over Cascaclil .w C-^eek: Beams undamaged and in place, some cracking in its.....- _ .._........ .. S. Pl.rJr�St. bridge over_Six_Mile Creek_: Stringers on North side bent. S. Axrora St. bridk,,e over Six_ Mile Creek: Some failure in its concrete pavement. s S bridge. Some damage to both ends. Six _-�_' reek_wa lls Some scouring and threatening to undermine in areas above S. Aurc:ra St.' W OLD LADIES HOME PROPERTY - SIDEWALKS: Engineer Schlieder called attention to the lack 1" of sid walks on Hillview Place in''front of property formerly known as the "Old Ladies Home" and currently being developed into an apartment house with multiple units. ' FI: =TN STREET SIDEWALK: Alderman Spano inquired about the status of the property at 103 r'ra-.Alin St, which lacked a sidewalk. E'1 Commissioner Dcrr:Aing: Se^..dDd b;; Commissioner Ewanicki. £CESOLVI'D, that, both of the foregoing matters be referred to the Highway Ccammittee for study and regcrt; and that the Superintendent be instructed to review maps pertaining to them rasp. wake recommendations thereon to the Committee. CARRIED. WATER T'IVOICZS EXPUI GED: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESO 'JFD, that water invoice #7830 in the amount of $285.09, rendered to the Town of Ithaca, be 'rind it hereby is ordered expunged. CARRIED. By. Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. FvSOLITD, that water invoice #7853 in the amount of $10.00, rendered to Matthew J. Herson,be and it hereby is expunged. CARRIED. TOWN OF ITHACA - WATER SER71C : BY Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Put- ney. .__ RESCLVED, that the Tor,.m- of It': ca be requested to prepare a specific proposal for alter- ing the existing policy of the Board of Public Works which requires that water be ex- tended only in those areas which are served by public sewers, AND BE IT FURTHER R SOLVED, that the City Attorney be requested to advise the Board whether the Town's action in fo=ing a single water district has any effect on the exist- ing contracts bettTeun the Torn and the City vrhl ch provide fpr water and sewer services to specific areas of the (Yirr_ CARRIED. GLASS RECYCLING: Mr. Hugh Corrigan appeared before the'Board and requested, on behalf of Challenge Industries, that the City provide at city expense one stake body truck with a driver one day each week to pick up old glass and deliver it to Challenge for processing. He indicated that 102 tors had been processed during the past 3 months, that Challenge had t'•ie space, manpower and equipment to process it but had reached its limit on collection. He pointed out help from the city would reduce waste collection, reduce land -fill usage, give wore to handicapped adults and provide added iacdke'°for-• Challenge. Mr. Giordano, a'Director of Challenge, urged approval of the request and also recommended that the City provide some vacant city lot as a drop-off or storage point for discarded glass. He indicated that Challenge would be willing to fence such an area and hold the city, harmless during its use for such purpose. By Commissioner Clyynes: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that the!B6ard requests the Common Council to appropriate from Contingency Fund in the General Budget $3,000 into Account A8160;'Line•413A, (recycling) to provide hands for the separate collection of recyclable material. CARRIED. By Co_nm;.s^iozer Clynes : Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Mr. Giordano's request, on behalf of Challenge Industries, for use of a vacant city lot for storage of aiscarded glass be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for study and ret ::rt. CARRIED. (3) June 28, 1972 CLEAN-UP DAY: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to establish a special pick-up day or week to collect trash from the recent storm. Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Superintendent, and the Superintendent both felt that the pick-up should be limited to the areas affected by the storm rather then have it made city-wide since it would cause further delays in city projects under construction. AYES: 3 - Clynes, Downing, Leary. NAYS: -3 - Putney, Ewanicki, Golder. Motion Defeated. By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to establish a special pick-up day or days to collect trash from flooded basements. CARRIED. BIDS - PRESSURE CONCRETE: By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for unit cost bids on pres- sure concrete maintenance of rataining walls and related structures. CARRIED. MODJESKI & MASTERS AGREEMENT: By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with Mod- jeski and Masters for engineering services in connection wiAi-the examination, recom- mendation, and estimate of the repairs to the S. Aurora St. bridge at igix Mile Creek and the Giles Street bridge at Six Mi.lq .Creek, at a total estimated Bost of $2,500 to include payroll costs plus 17% x 2, plus travel and subsistence. CARRIED. GIORDANO CONSTRUCTION CO. PAYMENTS: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that a bill of",iordano Construction and Supply Corp. for materials supplied in connection with the fire damage repair at the Community Service Building be approved in the amount of $3,L56..'111,. This is the balance of the total material contract of $17,581.00. - - CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanieki: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that a bill of Giordano Construction and Supply,Corp. for labor and equipment supplied in connection with the fire damage repairs to the Community Service Building be approved in the .eamount 'of $3,304.39. This is the b'6-ieni ce of the total labor and equipment contract -of .$26,373.00. CARRIED. BIDS - STEWART PARK TENNIS COURTS: The Superintendent reported he had received only one bid on June 26th for resurfacing the tennis courts at Stewart Park. It was submitted by Mancini & Sons who bid the total sum of $4,070.00 for the project. He advised the Board that the bid exceeded available funds in the budget by $2,500.00, and recommended it be rejected and that the project be deferred until 1973. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the bid received from Mancini & Son for resurfacing the tennis courts at Steira.rt Park be rejected; and that the project be deferred until 1973 for lack of funds. Commissioner Downing felt that the money appropriated for this purpose in 1972 should be spent even though it provided for the resurfacing of only,'j.,]p t-of the courts. CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to readvertise for bids ow - resurfacing the tennis courts at Stewart Park; and that he solicit bids on a unit e6tt per court. CARRIED. BIDS - DEWITT PARK SITE IMPROVEMENTS: The Superintendent reported he had received the following bids on June 2 th for site improvements at DeWitt Park: Giordano Construction Co. $5,828.00 Fratto Brothers Const. Co. 7,509.00 Stewart & Bennett 9,558.00 1 W. D McElwee 9,628.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that Giordano Construction Corp. be awarded the.vontract for DeWitt Park site improvements in accordance with the specifications of June:15,,,1972 for its low bid of $5 , 828.00 . CARRIED. t '' (4) June 28, 1972 CASS PARK UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE: By Commissioner Ewanicki: SEconded by Commission- er Putney. RESOLVED, that an easement over lands of Cass Park, requested by N. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. for the installation of electrical service to serve the park, be referred to the Superintendent, the City Attorney and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation for review and report'. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the request of Michael Hannan for continued use of the land in the rear of the old LV R. R. Co. freight station on Taughannock Blvd. for storage of equipment and materials be denied. CARRIED. MADISON ELECTRIC CO. PAYMENT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Ccamnissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that application No. 5 in the amount of $713.26, payable to Madison Electric Company, for contract work completed on swimming pool - skating rink project at Cass Park be approved for payment, bringing the total payment under this contract to $26,,922. of a total of $32,328.00. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a change order to Madison Electric Co. to provide for the sup- plying of light fixture guards at the skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $871.04. CARRIED. BIDS - CASS PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT: The Superintendent reported that ?r° he had received a communication from Bernard DeKay, Coordinator of Recreation ' band Acquisition and Development of Parks and Recreation, indicating approval of the award of site development - Contract A at Cass Park - to Warren Bros, WATER SHED PIPE LINE: Commissioner Ewanicki requested Mr. Hannan, Asst. Super- intendent, to .make -.brief-report on the result of the recent storm as it affected the water shed and the City's water pipe line in this area. Mr. Hannan indicated the pipe line in the water shed had shown no substantial or visible damage which he credited to the fact that the City had made extensive repairs by dredging the silt dam last year. He warned, however, that the storm was a grim reminder and showed how close the City came to having its water supply system completely wiped out. APPOINTMENTS: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Board approves the following appointments in the Construction and Maintenance Division as follows: a. 'Gerald R. Lovejoy 'II, a truck driver at $2.90 per hour, effective June 19, 1972. b. Michael Lang, a Laborer at $2.43 per hour, effective July 2, 1972. • CARRIED. OFFICE MANAGER: The Superintendent recommended filling a vacancy in the position of Office Manager in the Department of Public Works by opening competitive examination e4d requested the Board to approve the filing of such a request with the Civil Service Commission. Attorney Gersh called attention to action taken by the Council on this same matter at its executive session held after its special meeting, dated June 21st, recommending'that the position be filled by promotional examination. By Coinmissioner Putney: - Seconde.d.by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that action on the Superintendent's recommendation be deferred and that the matter be referred back to the Finance Committee of the Board for further review and report. CARRIED. SNOW -PLOW PURCHASE: -Mr. Dougherty, Asst. to Superintendent, presented and reviewed a pro- posal on the contemplated purchase of a new snow -plow from ' $16 ,o0o'.00 in' the current bud- get and the balance to be realized from the trade-in of a 1968 Trojan 3000 shovel. He recommended that the Board take the following action: ]: That the Board declare tractor shovel #174 as surplus. 2. That the ,Board request the Council to release the •$16,000.00• appropriated in the 1972 budget as k the cost of a new rotary snow=plow. 3. 'hat the Board authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids on a new rotary snow=plow with the tractor shovel #174 to be used as a trade-in towards its purchase. ty, Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder.-' RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a rotary snow- plow offering -tractor shove #174 in trade, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Common Council be requested to release funds appropriated in the 1972 budget for the purchase of the rotary snow -plow. CARRIED. (5) June 28, 1972 I`UDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #12-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Putney, RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Sec. 15-178 of the traffic ordinance, one- way streets and alleys, by inserting therein "Linden Avenue, its entire length, southbound traffic only." CARRIED. BIDS - TRAFFIC CONTROLLER: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on June 26th for furnishing the City with traffic signal controller and related equipment and for traffic poles as follows: Traffic Signal Poles Bidder Unit Price Total Signacon $746.43 $11492.86 Traffic Signal Controller and Related Equipment. Bidder Lump Sum Broadway Maintenance $2,129.20 Item 1 $1,280.00 2 20.80 3 9.10 4 3.70 5 32.80 6 lo.80 7 224.o0 8 548.00 By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying traffic signal poles, in accordance with the specification of June 8, 1972, be awarded to Signacon Control Corp. for its low bid of $1, 492.86 , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying a traffic signal controller and related equipment, in accordance with the specifications of June 8, 1972, be awarded to Broadway Maintenance Corp. for its low bid of $2,129.20. CARRIED. On motionpe meeting was adjourned at 5:55 P.M. Geo. A. B can City Clerk Edward J. Conley , Mayor 0 -c BOARD OF PUBLIC 't'OP,KS PROCEEDTNGS CITY OF ITHACA, NF11 YOPK Regular Meeting 4:00 ri. „PRESENT:. , . ,.%.... C0 nmrs.. (4) - Leary, Putney, Golder,,,, Twanicki Aa �Cdfttttis'5ion8m:s'{) 'Iswning:,_. Clyrta,s OTHERS PRESENT: A-�e� � ., 2; ..r :. ��ye� ;-Senn �•.,:5- Ai' o-rh6Y ;ul Ge sn' Supt. of Public !Forks - Din -man Asst. Supt. - Hannan City Engineer - Schlieder July 12, 1972 i 1!Buildii4 Commissioner = Jones Controller - Snan.o Clerk - Blean . Deputy C1erk - Grey In the absence af'Ua.ybr Conley, Comm. Leary, Vice -Chairman, presided MINUTES I%Iinutes of the 'preceding meeting ,were approved;-as..4xecorded, by. the .. Clerk; ; DEWITT PARK LIffl,1 :=.`. The Clerk read a letter from the Area Beautification Gourjq l of Tompkins County requesting that the City work together with Tompkins County in installing ornamental lighting,=:-&zz the Courthouse and Dellitt Park. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Building $ Grounds Committee, for. ;Study and report. Carried CASS PARK MARINA CONCESSION: Philip Hull and. Wesley Hells appeared before the Board and requested relief -from their concession at Cass Park. They explained their,'concession had been out of business during the most productive weeks of summer including the 4th.of July weekend due to the flood waters. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that their request bef iti-formed;: ,to,;the-. Bui.ldin.P.,•,&,,Qrounds ,Comm;it_tee, for study and f. r _ , f ., ,• ,.. ;• Carried. RECYCLING DISCAME:D, IATER1AL. AldertRan .Heyer ,,e�xh-jbi.:ted. a lg7pinutp, anov.ie fo.r : the Board's in or#-tion *hiC 11AoiVed,,rhe irecwveery:vid:.r-acycLing of disc; 4de.4 .glass, 'metai and. other materials now being wasted and,•.re'turnino them to industry fqr future,.0e.;._;She also, presented and distributed copies of a report:S'hoWing how the City of Binghamton had developed an innovative city-wide recycling program with an eye toward environmental conservation in addition to the improvement of its refuse-,colIQction:,se.ry,i,(ze. i; GOLF COURSE FEES: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had requested the -Board to consider � some type of an equitable rebate ,to users of the municipal golf voui'se who had y been unable to use their season tickets due to floo3r'waters:" The requeSt-was`referred to the Building &.Grounds Committee for study and report. STEWART PARK ASSEMBLY: Attorney Gersh reported he had reyieweReimer `�,s request for use of a portion of Stewart Park for a'"Jesus-Day" rally ana'fourid no legal objections if the petitioner could comply with reasonable, conditions that_ for such a use. Thb request was left with the Building $ Grounds Committee for further con- sideration. PARKS: The Superintendent reported that; Stewart Park and the Municipal Golf Course would remain closed this coming weekend but that if the lake level continued to drop, their being opened the following weekend looked favorable. MEETING - AUGUST 9th: The Superintendent;.reported he expected to be on vacation during the first two weeks in August and asked the Board to consider postponing the August 9th meeting. Decision on this matter-wbs reserved until next meeting. CREEK WALLS: Engineer Schlieder reported some eroding of creek walls in Cascadilla and Six Mile Creeks and that he intended to make an inspection of both and prepare specifications for advertising for guniting creek walls as soon as possible. BUDGET TRANSFERS - WATER FUND: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED; that the Council be requested to authorize the transfer of $600.00 from the ',eater Contingent Fund to budget account F�1320-11418, Troy Road pumping station,to pay for repair of ea inonent that was damaged by lightinin ?. Carried -2- July 12, 1972 By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the transfer of $300.00 from VanNatta Pump Station, account F8320-2, Line 101, into the following accounts: a. F8320-10, Coddin-ton Road Pump Station, Line 101 $100.00 b. F8320-11, Troy Road Pump Station, Line 101 P100.00 C. F8320-12, Regency Lane Pump Station, Line 101 $100.00 Carried:.. T0611 OF ITHACA ::'ATER DISTRICTS: The Superintendent called attention to recent actions of tie Town•of Ithaca reaardin the changing of water districts and approval of a surcharge. He wondered what effect the combininn of all districts into one "later Distti t -vould have on existing contracts and whether the City could collect the-surcharnes the'Town had enac 1. Both questions were referred to the -City Attorney for review and report.' CODE XIENUNENT - SLASS COLLECTION: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney - RESOLVED,, that the Council be requested to amend Sec. 11-6 o-f the Code or Ordinances by adding thereto a new paragraph to read as follows: Glass containers, Notwithstanding anything to the .contrary in the foregoing rer*ulations, in areas of the city specifically designated by the Superintendent no glass containers will be: accepted for collection with other refuse. In such areas, glass containers for disposal by the city shall be set at the curb on the same day of collection and at th4 same hour .as other trash. They must be in separate cardboard...bb es_.ox_.large. paper . , , , ;sacks. In designating an area of the city for separate doll"eetion df a,1as"s containers, Superintendent shall list the streets and portions' -of affected streets; the day of col- lection, arid the effective dit,.; of the designation. Carried A. J. ECKERTCO. PAYMENTS: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that certi icate No. P8 of A. J. Eckert Co. for plumbing services in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink. -at.-Cass--P=k..�-appr.oved,. for payment in the amount of $1,485.25; and that application No. �$'nf" A. 'J.. Eckert' Co. I `for heating and ventilating services in connection with the constxti7i6iion of " the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved for payment in the amount of $2;0061. 'Carried A. J. EGNER & ASSOCIATES PAYMMENTS: ' By Comm.' Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the June invoice of A. J. Egner F7 Associates for inspection services in connection with the construction of the swimmin u pool and skating rink at Cass Park be al proved for payment in the amount of $1,478,67; and that the June invoice of A. J. Egner & -Associates for reimbursable expenses in connection with the._construction.. off- the -swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved for'payment in the amount of $s.74. Carried S-REETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm-. Golder: seconded by Comm. Purney RESOLVED, that application No. 10 of Streeter Associates for .general construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved for payment in the.amntitin-�-of:, $53,215. (Total �compl4e�ted to date is $1,009,025 out of $1,088,000.) Carried T. G. MILLER PAYMENT: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the statement, of T. G. Miller, Consulting' Engineer, for consu-ltin..g services in connection Qith� the design of"site development at Cass Park be approved for payment in the amount of "$6,346.43. Carried CASS PARK FOOD CONCESSION: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a request received from Samuel Kuntz for permission to operate a food concession at Cass Park be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for study and,., -,- report. • Carried CASS PARK SKATING RINK FENCE: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm,. -Putney RESOLVED, that a request received from Robert Cutia, Youth Bureau Director, for considera «bn of a fence to enclose the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park be referred to the Building $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Ca PlVd PHO, n!ter S l•(,F `7c_ uul,-.- 1n lr7!) U 1 n cb Tear. of Ithaca 7'1 301, c51 v� 7897 1 OwA1 of it! c q F i37P 7^G i T; :wn ,,f ' t1 c e :- 2.1+7. 7900 Tarr. of T4-.rear F:?37,q 7/,')l T{lt-1:_ '.if TtIa -icp. I+2j78 I f e l n. 7an n . 'T �oY:., cf Itriaca?37�; 73P:.��` Tl` Vil la-e of ca,-u�.v He_irl-�t: 1`378 "c, 07v P / n 7Q0,7 J1P F- 1.-,,.i : tP C.--- n�Illia F^37C' 7�'S' Jva:tEl�. L :�iE'r�yLJr G2374 701,09 Lmnl "ont:�r:-r r'lr;tP 15000 , 7910 P 7c-1.1 ;:'ale°r?l.? 1, 471 . 7012 e.Tgzie: Care 7r12 .- it T)13 Don Grp fg 77 lJ n rr F^1 t ' C; ' "P j y v 5 -3- July 12, 1972 APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVP D, that the following appointmentsbe approved: 1. Vincent L. King as a truck driver in the Construction '4aintenance Division at the rate of $2.90 per hour, effective July 3, 1972. 2. Michael F. Lang as a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 2, 1972.' Carried •t- HARRY KING - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the leave -of -absence, without pay, for convalescence previously granted to Harry King be extended through February 28, 1973. Carried BUDGET TRANSFER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to t'ransfer from -`the General Fund Contingency Account into Account A7110A, Parks and Forestry, the following amounts: a. Line 312, Equipment, Parts and tupOlies $1,500 b. Line 314, Construction Materials and Supplies $1,000 Carried r-? AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder R LVED, that the bills audited azid approved by the Finance Committees as listed on audit abstract #13-1972, be approved"fOY"payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried On motion the meeting'wa's`adjourhed at S:00 p.m. z --Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Edward J onl y, 2SS- BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR MEETING 4;00 P.M. July 26, 1972 PRESENT: hayor - Conley Commissioners - (6) Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder, Ewanicki, Clynes. Aldermen - (5) Meyer, Barber, Spano, Henderson, Gutenberger. Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were -approved as recorded by the Clerk. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS::,2he Clerk read a letter from the Knights of Columbus asking for reimbursement for damages done to a hedge and fence by City workmen while cutting down a dead elm tree overhanging its building at the corner of S. Albany & W. Green Sts. By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to notify this organization to file a damage claim for these alleged damages for consideration by the City's insurance carrier. CARRIED. .POST OFFICE:.:The.C;lerk read a letter from the Postmaster.extending:his�thanks.ta the' City:aud its` officers for the use of the City parking lot on E. Seneca St: during an emergency period caused by flood waters when it became necessary to use the lot to accomodate the many vehicles that were hauling mail in and out of Ithaca from all over the State. Mayor Conley stated he was very proud of the work crews of the Dept. of Public Works for their work and co-operation during.the recent floods in the Southern Tier area. Commissioner Leary commended the Mayor for his work and efforts in helping raise money for flood victims in the surrounding areas. CAMPBELL AVENUE: John MacLean, the present developer of Westwood Knoll, requested the development of Campbell Avenue south from its present southerly terminus to Old Hector Street. Water and sewer has already been provided for the lots which abut this street. Mr. MacLean stated that the street has been or will be rough /equired by the sub -division regulationsL and that as additional drainage is required by the City Engineer, Mr.... Me,cLean will provide for it. Mr. MacLean asked ,to .havd' the street de- veloped at once so that he could obtain a building permit for a lot which he intends to sell. Mr. MacLean acknowledged to the Board his understanding of the problems involved in building a house on an unimproved street and particularly the difficulty of providing nevual police and fire protection to such an area. .ay Zbmw.ssioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. MMLVED, that Mr. MacLean's request be referred to the Highway Committee of the Board Barad the Finance Committee of Common Council; that the City Engineer be requested to prepare an estimate of the cost of installing drainage, if required, and of gravel basing and resurfacing the street; and that the Building Commissioner be requested to issue the necessary building permit requested by Mr. MacLean. CARRIED. TOWN OF ITHACA WATER DISTRICTS: Attorney Gersh reported he had reviewed with Town officials actions of the Town Board regarding the formation of one Water District to replace the several existing Districts and the approval of a surcharge for its grater users. He felt the City's responsibilities under existing contracts had not been changed by the Town's actions and that he had asked Town officials to submit a letter reaffirming this fact. Alderman Gutenberger entered at this point in the proceedings. DONALD SHARPSTEEN: The Superintendent recommended the promotion of Donald Sharpsteen as a Foreman. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that the Board approves the promotion of Donald Sharpsteen to the position of Foreman in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $4.00 per hour, effective July 30, 1972. CARRIED. BUS REPORT: The Superintendent presented a bus report for the months of April, May, and June as compared with a similar period during the two preceding years. It showed a net loss for the period before capital investment, of $4,820.86 and after capital investment of $6,972.78. The report was accepted and ordered filed. FO,`1FRD 611 PUBLIC e~C1q:S) PRCCL-112,! n:GS i1CCOIJNi5 Ft..C?: Ltri;L{IT' Jul; 26, 197: 7915 Lurris Plaml- r:{; (1,2122 a, 8,OQY 791..6 K. llorusty G2122 1.4.00 7917 . 43rusty G2122 15.00 , 7918 C. K. 1°;ilson PlumM.nZ G2122 16.n0 7919 Stephen Heinz G2122 9.00 7°20 R. G. Cole 12650 5.21 " 7921 Finger Dales Construction 126.50 109.52 -- 7922 White'-- Uurscrl.r �'?14^ 1.2, 00 - 7023 David C. Crttser F2142 2.00 . 7921, Grossman-, of Ithac= 12650 150.00 79= John Pr Elsie Loroliksy G1,;122 M.49 7926 irv:ir:E? Ida i.lien C;-2122 16.00 7927 Orville F.f Al rora Curtis F2144 1;.00 79?�? To-n of Tth=.ca ], 2?7 1 �' . K2 v, 71C ?929 VI s r r* r uYi1_��s ,._.1��e..-47 (� 7 79 0 I ona ld 8 . Smith F 211,.4 6,7, ? 7931 Norrrr. n : recman 1, 2144 3 i 5.0 1- / 7931 " " G2122 ?10.04 7932 City- of } 2555 1,92.97 7933 City of lthrlca F 2�J55 ?21, 74 7 3, D avid f,lintZ G-012 2 ? 6 8 .33 C 3i9-0 ' �1 qj1cd F'Ir? CQi�I.I�.ITTE'T. 0 (2) my 26, 1972 WATER FUND CAPITAL PROJECTS: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported that the Water & Sewer Fund Capital projects had suffered because his working force had to be diverted to four emergency projects brought about by the recent heavy rains, as follows: 1. Slide in rear of Quarry Dorms. 2. A similar slide situation in the water shed area Where workmen were trying to stabilize about 300 feet supporting the 24" water line at an estimated cost of $10,000.00. He recommended the' purchase of necessary pipe at an estimated cost of $5,000.00 on the open =rket to meet this emergency. 3. A failure in the Adams Street trunk sewer line which was being diverted into the Fourth Street sewer interceptor. 4. A major blockage in the sewer line from the Treatment Plant which he estimated would take a couple of weeks to repair. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize a eapital project for the relocation of a portion of the 24" raw water intake line in the watershed at an estimated cost of $10,000.00. CARRIED. By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. WHEREAS, the Asst. Superintendent has certified the urgent and immediate need to re- pair about 300 feet of the City's 24" raw water intake line in the water shed and has certified the need for immediate purchase of pipe to repair same at an estimated cost of $5 ,000.00 for the pipe, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this Board that this project has created an extreme emergency situation in order to protect and assure a supply of water to the inhabitants of Ithaca and surrounding areas; and that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would L) accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids on the purchase of such pipe, as may be needed to repair this water line at the earliest possible moment. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Assistant Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized and,directed to purchase the pipe necessary for the repair of the water line without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. AYES„ 6 NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried and approved by Mayor. The Assistant Superintendent reported also that the City had been supplying the Town of Lansing with an estimated 180,000 to 200,000.gallons of water per day for about 6 weeks and that this had taxed the City's pumps to capacity and burned one out which was currently being repaired. Commissioner Downing.expressed concern about the lack on any work being done on cap- ital projects,.. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOhVED,,,that the; Superintendent be requested to submit a report ,to the Board show- ing the capital projects authorized b vt not being undertaken in an effort to deter- mine whethgr or not any of them should be done by private contractors. CARRIED. TELEPHONE BOOTHS: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the request of N. Y. Telephone Company to install telephone booths through- out the City be referred to the Superintendent for further negotiations on possible locations. CARRIED. NORTH MEADOW STREET DRI.VErlAYS': By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that Payless Gasoline Company be authorized to install two 35-foot curb cuts on Meadciw,Street and one 35-foot curb cut on Cascadilla Street in accordance with a plan approved by the City Engineer. CARRIED. FRANKLIN STREET SIDEWALKS: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that James MacBurney be ordered and directed to construct a sidoxalk across his ,frontage at 103 Franklin Street. CARRIED. By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that Dorothy M. Balbirnie be ordered and directed to construct a sidewalk on that portion of the frontage of her lot at 107 Franklin Street, which does.not now have a sidewalk. CARRIED. By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to construct a sidewalk from the northeast corner of 103 Franklin Street to the curb line at Auburn Street. CARRIED. MODJESKI & MASTERS:. By Commissioner Golder-: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that Modjeski & Masters be authorized to proceed with construction drawings and contract documents for the repair of the South Aurora Street bridge., over Six Mile Creek, in accordance with the recommendations set forth in their letter of July 17, 19726 CARRIED. (3) July 26, 1972 By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with Mod- jeski & Masters for the preparation of contract documents for the repair of the South Aurora Street bridge over Six Mile Creek, and the Giles Street bridge, over Six Mile Creek, and for engineering services in connection with the construction of these bridges in accordance with the terms of the proposal letter of Modjeski & Masters. CARRIED. BIDS - S. AURORA STREET BRIDGE: By Commissioner Golder: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for repair of the South Aurora Street bridge, over Six Mile Creek, in accordance with contract documents prepared by Modjeski & Masters; the said bids to be returnable on Tuesday, Septem- ber 5th at 3 P.M. CARRIED. STEWART PARK ASSEMBLY: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. RESOLVED, that the request received from Mr. Reimer for permission to hold a Jesus - Day rally in Stewart Park be denied. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Clynes CARRIED. CASS PARK MARINA CONCESSION: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes, RESOLVED, that the amount of $151.00 be refunded to Philip Hull and Wesley Wells, concessionaires at Cass Park Marina, to compensate them for their loss of business due to the recent flood waters. CARRIED. CASS PARK SKATING RINK FENCE: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the request of Youth Director Cutia for a fence around the skating rink at Cass Park be deferred until the present contract for construction of the swimming pool and skating rink has been completed CARRIED. ORDINANCE, RE: MOTOR VEHICLES: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Downing, RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt an ordinance prohibiting the unauthorized use of motor vehicles in any public grounds other therm the pavement of public streets. CARRIED. N.X.S. ELECTRIC & GAS EASEMENT: Commissioner Leary reported that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. had requested an easement 10 feet wide across a portion of Cass Park...for ih' purpose of installing and maintaining electric cables, vaults, and ducts, including transformers and auxiliary equipment for the underground distribution of electric cur- rent, in connection with the development of the park, all as set forth in a proposed deed of easement with attached plan. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that the request of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for an easement for electric power distribution at Cass Park be referred to the City Attorney and :the Superintendent for report and recommendation. CARRIED. STREESER ASSOCIATES CHANGE ORDERS: By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Downing. RESOLVED, that the Board approves change order No. 15 in the contract of Streeter Asso- ciates for the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park, which provides for masonry paint at a net additional cost of $1,433; and that the Board approves change order No. 16 in the contract of Streeter Associates for the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park which provides for the addition of an equipment gate -in the fence around the swimming area at an additional cost of $386.00. CARRIED. APPd 'TS:' By Com�ruissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOL.�at the Board approves the following appointments: 1. John W. Steel - a laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 16, 1972. 2. G axy France - a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 25, 1972. 3. Jeffrey Redsicker - Promotion to maintenance man in the Construction & Main- tenance Division at the rate of $3.21 per hour, effective July 30, 1972. CARRIED. AUDIT: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #14-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. (4) July 26, 1972 PARKING LOT FEES: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Board hereby affirms the action of the Superintendent directing that no fees be charged for parking in City parking lots or on City streets on Saturday, July 22, 1972; and his action directing that no fares be charged on buses on Saturday July 22, 1972 as requested by the Mayor. CARRIED. PARKING LOT "F" PARKING PERMITS: By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Ewani cki . RESOLVED, that the practice of selling monthly parking permits for use of Lot "F" be discontinued effective July 31, 1972. CARRIED. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to transfer the 10 spaces reserved for vehicles of the Social Services Department to the southwest corner of Parking Lot "D". CARRIED. PARKING LOT"G" - URBAN RENEWAL BLOCK 203: Commissioner Downing reported that Urban Renewal Block 203 Savings & Loan block) was leased by the City from the Urban Renewal Agency for $1.00 per year. The City has developed the lot for parking, including the installation of drainage, and leases it to Mr. Hillick for $125 per month. Urban Renewal Director Brown has now requested that their agreement with the City be altered to allow three parking spaces for Urban Renewal employees on this lot without charge. By Commissioner Leary: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. Lam, RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be requested to negotiate an alteration in the lease of Block 203 with Mr. Hillick to provide for three parking spaces for Urban Renewal employees without charge; and that the City Attorney be directed further to negotiate a change in the lease agreement with the Urban Renewal Agency and the City to accomplish the same purpose. CARRIED. MEADOW STREET SPEED LIMIT; The Superintendent reported that on November 4, 1971, acting at the request of the Board, he suggested to the Regional Traffic Engineer for the Department of Transportation that the.speed limit on Meadow Street between Six Mile Creek bridge and Elmira Road be reduced to 30 mph so that it woad be compatible with the rest of Route 13 within the City south of Cascadilla Street. Regional Traf- fic Engineer Ames has now replied to this request and stated that the 85 percentile speed existing on this portion of Meadow -Street is above 40 mph, and that the marginal development of the area is below the adequate level to justify a lower limit, and that therefore „40 .mph seems .realistic and proper. Mr. Ames stated that he could not recom- mend a change in the speed limit at this time. Downing PARKING LOT.RATES: Commissioner / reported that parking meters in the West State Street parking lot,,the 200 block of College Avenue and the 300 block of.Dryden Rd., now give ten hours of parking for 25 cents. This rate has never changed because of difficulty and expense of changing the meters. Meters will be up for replacement in 1973. It would be .advantageous to change these rates to be more consistent with parking rates throughout the rest of the'City. He proposed that the rate,for parking in the West State.Street lot (Central Fire Station), the 200 block of College Avenue and the 306 block of Dryden Road, be changed to 5 cents her hour, that .the meters be equipped to accept 25 cents for five hours with a ten hour limit. By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that'the proposal to change the parking rates in the above mentioned locations be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report... Carried. FREE PARKING: Aldercpan Downing read the following prepared statement: "Competition with Ithaca's major business district from regional shopping centers, both in and outside of Tompkins County, has increased substantially in recent years. Capital investment in our downtown shopping area has been discouraging despite several exceptions. Investors have been relunctant to risk capital on our vacant downtown commercial land while at the same time peripheral shopping centers are mushrooming everywhere. "It is clear that shoppers and retailers are attracted,.to the convenient facilities of the shopping center, the informality and the free parking. Unless urban centers like our downtown change, the regional shopping areas will undoubtedly continue to grow and prosper while the urban shopping districts will decline. "The strength of the downtown shopping area is the wide variety of shops and ser- vices,available as well as the working population of the offices and the residents of downtown apartments who form a ready.market. But for economic survival, the down- town merchants must attract the drive-in customer. And the drive-in customer wants free parking. " 9 6� d- Qi (5) July 26, 1972 "If the downtown merchant is to continue to prosper he must provide all the facil- ities the shoppers want. And if we want to continue riving tax revenues from,.our business district, its needs must be recognized and met." By Commissioner Downing: Seconded by Commissioner Leary. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to join with the Board of Public,Works in preparing a plan to provide free parking, under regulations to be established', in all of Ithaca; to eliminate parking meters, to provide adequate growth of parking facilities and to establish a commercial tax district to provide revenue to compensate for loss of meter revenue and to provide funds for increased parking facilities and other downtown development. Carried. GLASS RECYCLING: Attorney Gersh called attention to the Council's recent action re' garding recycling discarded glass by pointing out that the Council did not enact an,.,. ordinance requiring residents to separate and place glass containers in separate re- ceptacles for collection but rather requested them to co-operate with the City in an effort to do so. He indicated this contrary to recent publicity given this matter in, the news media and in a letter mailed to some residents of the City. HILLVIEW PLACE SIDEWALK: By Commissioner Clynes: Seconded by Commissioner Golder., RESOLVED, that Harrop Freeman be ordered and directed to construct a sidewalk adjacent to his property on the north side of Hillview Place, from the west end of the apartments now under construction at this location easterly to South Aurora St. CARRIED. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Edward J. Conley Mayor merge A. Blean Clerk, City of Ithaca BOARD OF PUBLIC WOFJ} S PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. August 9, 1972 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners - (4) Putney, G#lder-,.Zwagicki, Clynes. BSENiT: Commissioners (2) - Leary, Downing. OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman - Spano. Attorrey . -. Coxeh ; Controller - Daley Asst. Sup:,:o�'' Public Works - Hannan Asst. Controller - Spans Asst, to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean City Engineer - Schlieder Asst. Clerk - Grey MINUTES; Minutes of the preceding..meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk, VI�AM OF C,AYUGA HEIGHTS - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT: The Clerk read a let- ter from N. Y. S. Dept. of Environmental Conservation advising it had issued a permit to the Village of Cayuga Heights to install an additional 1,500 feet of outfall line from its sewage treatment plant into Cayuga Lakg, C GOLF COURSE SEASON TICKETS: Mr. Jordon Pauker who had purchased a season ticket for use of the City's,'&Ii course asked what had been donobout granting a re- fund to ticket holders who had been unable to.use the course during the period of flood waters. He was advised this matter would be decided upon later in the season. R=.#]J�;.Engineer Schlieder reported on his recent attendance at a public bear-. ing in Binghamton on the State's master plan for highways in the area. ge-advised that ijAgrovement of Route 13 had not been excluded as indicated in the news media, atid.that he,had urged the State's consideration of improvement of this route through the Elmira -Ithaca -Cortland areas as a principal arterial route. BUDGET.TRANSFER: By Commissioner Ewanicki: Seconded by Commissioner Putney. USOL=, that. the Council b�requested to authorise the transfer of 6800.00 from budget accountI F1990 in the Water Fund to Account F-8340-3 to cover a deficit cased Oy paying; t'�r:4ydrants for 1971 from the 1972 budget. CARRIED. APPOtN'�M i•,.By.Commissioner Clynes,t Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Board approves the following.appointments: William 1...Barrows,,;a.lab6rer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective August 13, 1912. 40VArd L. Tompkins, a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division:at ha, `rate of $2.43 per hour, effective August 13, 1972. Joe. ..A. Leonard,. A, laborer in; the Construction, & Maintenance. Division. at,the .rat e ©f '$2:43 per°hour,.. effective Au�ust.13; "].972. Y. Myron•Q. Thompson, a,,laborer,in the Construction & Maintenance.Diviiien_*t•the rate,;of $2.43 per hour, effective August 13, 1972. , CARRIED. BIDS "� .SNQW ?FjjW ii CQeioner .Put4py.reported one bid. had, been, ralceix4�d n Aug- ust.7th for furnishing the City wlth.a show plow as follows: BIDDER, MAKE OR MODEL GROSS BID E-IN' .'TOTAL NETBtD Charles J..B],acWell,.Inc.., Sicard.Model 5150 $36,719.00 p2p,?69.OQ , $15,950.00 Tha, trade-# sllot[ance was for one used Tro f an 3000. tractor shovel #114. Commissioner Putney: •Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RE�kWD, , that,.a ,contra$ct be.at.arded..to Charles J.., Dlagkwejl, Inc. for turiiishing the City with one new�Sicard Model'5150'Snowmaster Rotaxy•Snow Plow for the total uet. °stun of 4l5,950.00r, subject to. the release ofefunds fer . this .purpose , � byw.Common• Gtsliii��2,".'and' : • . • . . , x � , . ... ,,. . „ _ WJT IUATHER RESOLVED, that' the ✓Board hereby, requests the Commpn �ounpil . t.6 . r41egi @ �udgeted .funds, for the purchase of this, piece of. equipment. CARRIED. BIDS - SALT: Bids on furnishing the City with salt Per the c1ming season were re- ported,-as:fnllows:.., 4 4 August 9, 1972 Per ton at plant Per ton delivered Cayuga Rock Salt (Ithaca) $10.40 $12.90 International (Clark Summit) 10.40 Retsoff, N. Y. 12.90 Morton (Philadelphia, Pa.) 10.40 at Seneca Lake 12.90 By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki. RESOLVED, that Cayuga Rock Salt Company be awarded a contract for furnishing the City with salt for the coming season in accordance with terms of its bid on the basis of less cost per ton mile. BIDS - GUNITING WORK: Bids received on guniting work in Six -Mile Creek and Cascadilla Creek were reported as follows: PER B.A x Per Bag BIDDER 6 Mile Creek Cascadilla Creek Hudson-Rumsey Co., Inc., 39.E 39. Pressure Concrete Construction Co. 28.70 28.70 The Penetryn System Inc. 31.00 34.00 Gunite Associates, Inc. 23.75 23.25 The Standard Bridge Corp. 24.10 24.10 By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Gunite Associates, Inc. for Smiting walls in Six Mile Creek at the rate of $23.75 per bag and in Cascadilla Creek at the rate of $2 3.25 per bag. CARRIED. BIDS - ROLLER: Bids received on a 3 5 ton tandem roller were reported as follows: BIDDER MAKE GROSS BID NET BID Atlantic Tug & Equip. Co., Inc. Buffalo -Springfield 750 - Less trade-in allowance 1,878.00 $6 ,997.00 State Equipment Corporation Galion 7,812.00 Less trade-in allowance 1,635.00 7 ,177.00 B,r Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Atlantic Tug & Equipment Company for furnish- ing the City with a Buffalo -Springfield 3-5 ton tandem roller for the total net sum of $6,997.00 in accordance with the tz.:•ms of its bid. CARRIED. BIDS - RADIOS: Bids received on 3 mobile radios were reported as follows: BIDDERS MAKE GROSS BID TRADE-IN NET BID Chemung Electronics, Inc. Gen. Electric 2,215.9►$80.00 2,135.9^' Motorola Communications & Electronics, INc. Motorola 1,975.00 Asst. Superintendent recommended rejection of the Motorola bid because on the ve- hicle units their Motrac model is comparable to the MT 56 which was specified - they bid on their Mocom model; They bid their HT 200 "Hardie Talkie" model, we specified a portable - mobile unit. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Clynes. ]RESOLVED, -''that the low bid received on mobile radios be rejected as recommended by the Asst. Supt. because it does not meet the City's specifications, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Chemung Electronics, Inc. for furnishing the City with three General Electric mobile radios for the total net sum (f $2,135.94 in accordance with the terms of its bids and the City's specifications therefor. CARRIED. BUDGET TRANSFER: By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the transfer of the am of $2,000.00 from budget account A511OC-250 to account A8160-312 to finance unex- pected repairs to a garbage packer in the amounts of $500.00 for engine overhaul, $500.00 for two main packing valves, and $1,000.00 for two main packing cylinders. CARRIED. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Commissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the transfer Of $200.00 within budget account A5650-314, construction supplies, to A5650-419, property maintenance. CARRIED. 9 h0idifj Or PULLIC ,JOU , PItWELDINGS Ai;000M's R1'ChillAUL AUGUST 9, 1972 7935 Roald hof'imar, 7936 Donald Lureess 7937 Anthony Leonardo 7938 Gri�or P. Grigorov 7939 `Talker Smith '7940 W. R. 6400din 7941 Peter Torchia '7942 George Zonitch 7943 r rarAc Leonardo 7944 Dr. K. K. J: ckson 7945 henry Biller - Cornell University 7946 Gordon Powell 7947 White Nursuries 7948 Douglas Ico6ers 7949 Park &- Sadd 7550 T�Wn of Lansing 7951 David hendrickson it if 7952 Villal,e of Dryden 7953 Social Services 7954 ..yron Stanton 7955 L'lm St. Housing 7956 Cornell University 7957 Board of Education 7958 A. J. Lckert 7959 Lruce Pierce 7960 I4illis S. hilker 7961 Town of -Lthaca 7962 City of Ithaca 7963 City of Ithaca 'v43ER 3057,72 SLh:11t 20027.59 APP OVL.D� 1 IiNANCL CC;•i�11111--IJ 6(,,o Texaco Inc. G2120 7.20 G2120 7.20 G2120 7.20 G2120 7.20 G2120 7.20 G2120 7.20 G2120 7.20 C2120 7.20 G2120 10.00 U2120 10.00 G2120 19922.79 P 2142 14.00 P2142 2.00 P-2651 9.58 C2120 7.20 F2378 532.04 121.42 9.96 1'2144 26.40 P2378 75.36 12378 6.21 P211,4 8.94 P2144 101.80 P2144 69.94 1211{4 289.11E 1'2144 87.42 G2122 20.00 F2651 369.16 12378 808.08 E2655 413.92 1.2655 233.77 TOTAL 23085.31 1.261;5 192.50 9 (3) August 9. 1972 AUDIT. By Commissioner Putney: Seconded by Ccmmissioner Golder. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #15-1972, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. CARRIED. STARLINGS: Alderman Spano reported receipt of a complaint about the nuisance caused by starlings on N. Tioga Street. After same discussion, it was the consensus of opinion that there was no easy solution to this problem which occurs annually at this time of year. The matter was continued with the Public Works Committee of Council to discuss further with the Police Department and Department of Conservation for possible solutions. CITY CLERK'S RETIREMENT: Commissioner Putney noted that the City Clerk had announced his plans to retire on September 1, 1972. By Alderman Putney: Seconded by Ccmvmissioner Bolder. WHEREAS City Clerk George Blean has served as Clerk and Secretary for the Board of Public Works from 1953 through 1972, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the undersigned thanks and appreciation to George for his devotion of municipal problems and his leadership in helping terest of the citizens of the City, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the undersigned extend copy good health and continued prosperity, and that a c on the minutes of this meeting and a copy thereof be SIGNED: ,Doa].d,i, Barber hereby formally express their to civic duties, his aware.was to solve them in the best in - to George of this presented their best wishes for resolution be spread to George. Michael J. Les_ Ri chard Putney,_,_,,, William S. Downing � Jr. Arthur J. Golder John Evanicki unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4.25. P.M. Geo. Ar. Blean City Clerk Edward J. Con Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA$ NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. PRESENT: Commissioners (5) - Leary, Putney, Golder, Ewanicki, Clyne$ ABSENT: Mayor - Conley Co=issioner - Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (5) - Gutenberger, Slattery, Spano Meyer, Jones Attorney - Gersh Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Ass't. to the Superintendent - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder August 23* 197z' Building Commissioner • Jones Controller - Daley Assistant Controller - Spano Republican Nominee - Wallace Deputy Clerk - Grey ;, j;. in the absence of Mayor Conley, Vice -Chairman Leary presided. Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. GOLF COURSE JUNIOR SEASON TICKETS: Clerk read a letter from Edward Moore, Jr., requesting Junior Membership season ticket holders be given a rebate of $10.00 or credit of $10.00 for additional games or a credit on 1973 season. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the letter from Edward Moore, Jr., be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Carried. STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: Clerk read a letter from James Hallam., req%astid& consideration for the 1973 food contract at Stewart Pack as they bad to close for six weeks due to the flood and water damage at Stewart Park. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the letter from James Hallam be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee. Carried. WEINERS MOBILE HOME PARK REQUEST: Dr. Ruben Weiner appeared before the board with a request that the city's right -of -gray along the east side of the Flood Control Channel be reduced by 20 feet. The trailers that he will have set up in that area will be close to the road used by the city's trucks for maiiltei.ning the channel. Engineer Schlieder c-Aplained that the width of the right-of-way along the channel varies and that some sections were wider than others. Superintendent Dingman said that the right- of-way was set up years ago and should be studied before a decision was made. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request of Doctor Weiner to narrow the city's right-of-way along the eastern side of the Flood Control Channel be referred to the Creeks and Bridges Ceram. and to the Superintendent and City Engineer for study and report. Carried. UNION GRIEVANCE: Attorney Gersh reported that he had attended 8 meeting of the Public Employment Relations Board in regards to a janitorial staff member. He will be notified when a decision is made. PARADES: Attorney Gersh reported that he had attempted to reconcile the Code of OtdiA8nCe in regards to parades. He felt that the fault laid in the way the ordinandes were written. Section 19-7 and 19-75 grants the Mayor the authority but Section 19-78 grants the Superintendent the authority. Attorney Gersh ruled, that in his opinion the Mayor has the authority to grant permits for parades and gatherings. Once the Mayor has made his decision it is up to all departments to take the necessary steps to comply. No other city agency has the power to countermand the Mayor's decision. After much discussion of the issue, the following resolution was presented. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works denies the right to close Dryden Road betvoen Eddy Street and College Avenue and that the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief be so informed. AYES: 1 NAYS: 3 Motion defeated. -2- August 23s 1972 After further discussion the following resolution was submitted. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works goes on record as being against the action taken by the Mayor in closing Dryden Road, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board denies W responsibility or liability in the closing of Dryden Road between Eddy Street and College Avenue. AYES: 3 NAYS: 1 Carried. CHARLES BENJAMIN: Charles Benjamin of 506 N. Albany Street appeared before the Board and requested that he be permitted to preach the gospel in Stewart Park once or twice during the week and also on weekends. There would be no solicitations of funds in connection with this. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Charles Benjamin be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and report back at the next meeting. Carried. GUNITING CREEK WALLS: City Engineer Howard Schlieder reported that the guniting of six le creek walls had started and also the walls in Cascadilla Creek at Cascadilla Street and Cayuga Streets. SOUTH AURORA STREET BRIDGE REPAIRS: Engineer Schlieder reported that Modjeski and Masters had submitted the plans and specifications for repairs to the South Aurora St. bridge and they were running on a tight schedule with the bids to be opened on 9/5/72. FLOOD DAMAGE APPLICATIONS: Engineer Schlieder reported that applications would be filed with the State and Federal Governments for damages caused by the June flood as soon as the necessary information could be gathered. FENCES: Engineer Schlieder reported that there were two fences erected by property owners on city land in the vicinity of Cobb Street and he was working on the problem of having them removed. RAYMOND KING - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Raymond King be granted a leave -of -absence through February 28, 1973 or until his earlier recovery. Carried. PAULINE WILLIMAN & THOMAS FOLEY: By Comm. Wanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that -the bill of Pauline Williman and Thomas Foley, for Stenographic services in connection with water supply application of the City of Ithaca be approved in the amount of $1,673.10 subject to release of funds by the Common Council, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to release budgeted funds for this purpose. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that $3,500.00 be transferred from the Water Contingency Account to the Water Purification Account to provide for the repair of a pump at the Water Treatment Plash, Carried. By Cam. Ewani cki : se eonde d by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the sum of $421-23 be transferred in the Water Account F8310-6 from 5 line 312 to line 20 for the purchase of equipment requested in the budget and not supplied. Carried. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that $280.82 be transferred in the Sewer Account G8110-6 from Line 312 to line 250 for the purchase of equipment requested in the budget and not supplied. Carried. CAMPBELL AVENUE: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that Campbell Avenue be extended from its present south terminus southerly to the center line of old Hector Street in accordance with designs submitted by devel- oper MacLean and approved by the City Engineer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorised to request money for the improvement and surfacing of the street from the Council and to proceed with the construction of said street when funds are available. Carried. T. G. MILLER PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the bill of Thomas Miller for consulting services in connection with the design of the South Portion of Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the amount of $2,447.60 and ordered paid. Carried. -3- August 23, 1972 WATER APPLICATION #6115: Supt. Dingman reported that the Board of Public Works will file a request to be heard on September 11, 1972 with the Dept. of Environm atal Con- servation in the matter of Ithaca, Lansing, Dryden and Cayuga Heights Regional Water System. The hearing will be held on September 11, 1972 in the Town of Ithaca, located at 108 East Green Street. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca, New York is charged with the responsibility of producing, distributing, maintaining and managing the water supply of the City of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, over the years this system and its services have been extended into the many various water districts in the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden, Lansing and the Village of Cayuga Heights at the expense of these various water districts, but in such a manner as to constitute an integrated complete complex of distribution, all dependent on the city sources, treatment facilities, and distribution facilities, as well as its construcw tion and maintenance facilities, and WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works as one of the principal parties in twenty year con- tracts (not due to expire until 1985) has undertaken many expansions of the City Treatment Plant and distribution facilities, both pump stations and new and enlarged water mains, which would not have been nearly so numerous or so large except as was necessary to serve this contract area now nearly the same size ad the City in area, and WHEREAS, the subject water supply application #6115 proposes to segregate and supply a large part of this existing water system with separate facilities, and WHEREAS, the petitioning parties have neither ascertained the effects of discontinuing the City operations nor made any attempt to negotiate the purchase of the City equity in the large amounts (nearly a million dollars) of construction, much of which was instituted because of the demands of the outside districts, and all of such expansions being designed with the outside districts as a principal concern, and WHEREAS, the petition states that an initial water treatment capacity of six mgd is desired and at the same time the announced plans for the sewage treatment plant already under construction to serve this area has a twenty-year design figure of two mgd, and WHEREAS, the Rules of the Board of Public Works are specifically incorporated into the said twenty-year contracts especially for the protection of the health and welfare of everyone using the City water and sewage treatment facilities, including the services of the entire construction and maintenance department of the water and sewer division of the City as well as the inspection and enforcement services of the Plumbing Inspector and his staff, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca requests the opportunity to be heard at the Public Hearing on application #6115 at the Town offices on September 11, 1972, because the petition to have a new agency provide water to the existing system is note justified by public necessity; does not provide for protection from contamination as a result of exceeding the capacity of the sewage treatment plant now under construction; does not make provisions for determination and payment of legal debts which the petitioners are party to; and thus granting of this petition could adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare not only of the people of the City of Ithaca, but also the people of the surrounding water districts in the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden, and Lansing and -the Village of Cayuga Heights, nov being serviced by the City of Ithaca Water and Sewer Department, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Bureau of Water Regulation of the Department of Environmental Conservation together with .a Notice of Appearance on behalf of the Board of Public Works, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to appear with such members of his staff as may be expedient at the said hearing on the llth of September and such continuation thereof as may be ordered for the purpose of presenting the concerns of this Board of Public Works. Carried. T. G. MILLER SERVICES: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the proposal of Thomas Miller contained in a letter to the Superintendent dated August 7, 1972, providing for additional engineering services in connection with the layout and inspection of the site development contracts for Cass Park on an hourly basis be approved and the Superintendent authorized to use such services as necessary. Carried. -4- August 23, 1972 STEWART PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanieki RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to take bids on the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the three-year period of 1973 through 1975, and - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a minimum bid price of $381.00 per year be established. Carried. ANTON J. EGNER AND ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the invoice of Anton J. Egner and Associates for consulting services in connection with the inspection of construction at Cass Park swimming pool and skating rink be approved in the amount of $1,478.67 and ordered paid. Carried. A. J. ECKERT COMPANY PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that Certificate #9 of the A.J. Eckert Company for plumbing services in connec- tion with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park�be•.appewdd in the amount of $2,100.00 and ordered paid. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that certificate #6 of the A. J. Eckert Company for heating and ventilation services in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the amount of $200.00 and ordered paid. Carried. STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that certificate #11 of Streeter Associates for general contractors services in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the amount of $6,928.00 and ordered paid. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that change order #GC17 in the general contract of Streeter Associates for the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink.at Cass Park to provide for the furnishing and installiiig*of two block vents in the chlorine storage room be approved in the, amount of $117.00 and ordered paid. Carried. BIDS-CASS PARK SITE DEVELOPMENT -SOUTH PORTION: Commissioner Putney reported that bids on the South Portion of Cass Park had been received on August 21, 1972 and were as follows: 'Louis-. Piccinano & Sons 378,921.33 William Bouley 319,870.00 Warren.Brothers 352,370.55 Treeland, Inc. 303,244.00 He advised that Mr. Miller, Consulting Engineer, had recommended acceptance of the low bid received from Treeland, Inc., subject however to final approval,thereof by the Finger Lakes State. Park Commission and the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation.. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that a contract for the construction of Cass Park Site Development, South Portion, be awarded to Treeland, Inc. for its law bid of $303,244.00, subject to approval of New York State Parks and Recreation,Department and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to apply for.such approval and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute a contract with Treeland, Inc. when such approval has been received. Carried. MODJESKI & MASTERS PAYMENT:. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the invoice of Modjeski & Masters for engineering services in connection with the.inspection and,.report on the South Aurora Street Bridge and the Giles Street Bridge.be approved in the amount of $2,206..15 and ordered paid. Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET BRIDGE REPAIRS: Commissioner Golder reported that in order to assure the completion of repairs on the South Aurora Street Bridge., a very close schedule or bidding and construction has been, established. Bids have been.advertise.d and are returnable on September 5, 1972. The present estimate of construction costs is in excess of $95,000.00 and the present appropriation is $75,000.00. It will be neaessary to ask the Common Council to approve additional funding for the construction of this bridge at its regular meeting on September 6, 1972. By.Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED,.that this meeting of the Board of Public Works be adjourned to Wednesday, September 6, 1972 at 4:00 p.m. for the purpose of acting on the bid for the repair of the South Aurora Street Bridge and to make any other action relative to it. Carried. -5- August 23, 1972 AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded;by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on Audit Abstract #16-1972 be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Board approve the appointment of Eugene H. Burdett as a Laborer II in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2.52 per hour effective August 27, 1972. Carried. BUDGET TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer $250.00 from line 314 of Account A8160; Refuse and Garbage, to line 418 of the same account to provide for the maintenance of refuse collection equipment. Carried. FREE BUS TRANSPORTATION: Comm. Clynes reported that they had been working with the Downtown Businessmen's Association to provide free bus transportation to coincide with the registration at the schools. Coupons for free bus rides would be given and the Downtown Businessmen's Association would subsidize the city to the amount of $250.00, a lower amount than that given last year. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the transit system cooperate with the Association for the week of August 28, 1972 to September 9, 1972 in accepting bus coupons for riding the buses, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the merchants pay the amount of $250.00 to offset the cost of this operation. Carried. RECYCLING: Alderman Meyer reported on her working with Pat Hannan on moving sludge locally. She would like the Board to go on record as supporting Mr. Harman's action of allowing sludge to be picked up at the sewage plant, and assign a member of the Board to work with her. Alderman Meyer also reported that she had made up a packet of re- cycling material and would like the Board to look it over to see if this could be worked into the Board's method of operation. (Full text attached to minute book) By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Refuse Committee for study. Carried. GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano asked what was being done about the Golf Course as it was in rough shape. Comma. Leary reported that they were meeting on this next Tuesday morning and hoped to get going on it as soon as possible. Alderman Spano also asked what was being done about the adjustment in season tickets due to the inability of the season holders to use the course during the flood. He was informed that this was still in committee but would be resolved before the end of the golfing season. HILLICK-CARMAN GRIEVANCE: Comm. Putney asked if the Common Council had acted upon the recommendation of the Arbitrators Committee. Attorney Gersh reported that the Council had taken it under consideration but had not acted upon it. He had informed the Union involved of this and had not heard from them. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that this meeting is hereby adjourned at 5:35 p.m. to reconvene on Sept. 6, 1972 at 4:00 p.m. to act upon the bids for repairs to South Aurora Street bridge and any other action relative to it. Carried. Robert G. Grey, Dep. City Clerk Michael Leary, Vice -Chairman LOARD 01, PULLIC NORKS PROC1_E.DINGS ACCOUNTS RI'CL' IVALIF, August 23, 1972 7964 Albanese Plumbing Co. --- G2122 14.00 7965 Burris Plumbi% Co. G2122 77.00 7966 Donohue Halverson G2122 25.00 7967 De Forrest lurman G2122 9.00 7968 Hulls Heating & :'lumbing - G2122 37.00 7969 North Last ?l=bing -- G2122 64.00 7970 Roger Morusty -G2122 15.00 7971 Trinity Luthern Church _G2122 16.00 7972 Mrs. E;nomie Broughton G2122 13.08 7973 Ithaca College -G2122 52.31 ?974 Mr. David Bates G2122 14.99 7975 Mrs. Janice O'Dell 1'2144 15.00 7976 Jim Hartsborne F2144 15.00 7977 S. L. C. Structures Inc. �'2144 15.64 7978 S. E. C. Structures Inc. `F2140 24.96 7979 Lansing Water Dist. ##1 1`2378 2169.04 7980 A. L. Abraham 1•2144 10.40 7981 Town of Dryden - G2374 30,75 7982 Willis B. Hilker 211+4 35.88 7983 Marvel Koistenen �-I- Y;?-144 11f8.57 TOTAL 2802.62 Water 2434.49 Sewer 368.13 APFROVE:D BY FINANCE COMMiTTIE r 691 The I inlzLt� ITan Co. ��;�f:,;gs' 2.00 692 Carpenters Baclkl,,d)e S(,r•vi.ce A1710 3').00 ;;' 693 1 690 268.59 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY Off' ITHACA, NEW YORK ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Ewanicki, ABSENT: Commissioner Golder OTHERS PRESENT: 4:00 p.m. Leary, Clynes,, Putney, Downing SeptembeW 6. 194X Aldermen 3 - Spano, Meyer, Schmidt City Engineer - Schlieder Attorney - Gersh Republican Ncmipee - Wallace Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Deputy Clerk - Grey Ass't. Superintendent - Hannan ' r Mayor Conley called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m. and turned the chair over to Vice- ^hairman Leary, as this was an adjourned meeting which Commissioner Leary had presided at. SOUTH AURORA STREET BR::)GE REPAIRS: Superintendent Dingman reported that bids had been opened on Tuesday, September 6, 1972 for the repair of the South Aurora Street bridge, which were as follows: William E. Bouley & Co. 151,643.80 Hull -Hazard 156,279.50 �. Les Strong, Inc. 166,792.00 He.;explained that the bids had come 'in over the estimated cost of $95,910.15. Byr,Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that no action be taken at this meeting in awarding the bids for South Aurora St. } Bridge Repairs, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to appear at the Common Council meeting tonight at 7:30 p.m. and ask for the Capital Project account called, "Repairs to South Aurora Street Bridg-," to be increased to the amount of $155,000.00. Carried. GOLF COURSE: Supt,°Dingman reported that during the flood of June and July, water inundated the Newman Municipal Golf Course and stood on various portions of it for nearly one month. The water, the silt and the debris have seriously damaged two greens and completely damaged a third. 1n addition, about fifteen acres of fairway and the apron of the destroyed green need to be replaced on an emergency basis in order to insure a satisfactory course for the 1973 season. After much discussion on funding and the receiving of funds from the State and the time element involved, the following was presented. Bk Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to establish a capital project of $30,000.00 for the repair of the Newman Municipal Golf Course, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Attorney Gersh try to contact the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and see if he can get some indication as to matching funds. Carried. CAPITAL PROJECTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the following capital projects be declared complete and the remaining luwad balances be returned to the general fund: H890-30 A Traffic signal at Stewart and Buffalo Streets H890-30'B Traffic control on South Aurora Street at Hillview Place H890"�7.:- West Buffalo Street Reconstruction H890 -7,06 Closing of the City Dump Carried. CAPITA"PROJECTS ABANDONED: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the following two capital projects be abandoned for the present due to the inability of the department to complete construction during 1972 and the fund balances be returned to the General Fund: _ H890=�08 Southwest Park Development H890-119 Elmira Road Surt;ace Improvement* Carried. CALDWELL PROJECT: Attorney Gersh asked for a work schedule for the removing and replacing of the utilities in the Caldwell Project. The cost of this was to be borne by the city and not by the Urban Development Corporation. If the city does this work it would take, non- --cash credit as part of their cost of the project. The Supt. informed him they could not give this to him until they knew what scheme was going to be used as some of the lines might possibly be left in. The Board of Public Works would cooperate in every war`possiblo when the plan is known. By Ccmm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned at 4:45 p.m. on a day -today basis to reconvene when needed to act upon the South Aurora Street Bridge repairs. _Carried. Robert G. 3rAy, --puts City Clerk Michael Leary, Vice-Ch rma� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 1 % 1972 PRESENT: Mayor �- Conley Commissioners (S) - Ewanicki, Leary, Clynes, Putney, Downing ABSENT - Golder OTHERS PRESENT: Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Daley Assistant Supt. - Hannan Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Engineer - Schlieder AldermenWallace, Epano, Gutenc�erger, tienaerson, :�Ie�er MINUTES: Minutes of the meeting of August 23 and September 6, 1972, were approved as rec� orded by the Clerk. DREDGING OF INLET: Superintendent Dingman reported that on a request from the PIayor e Ead instructed the City Engineer to contact the Corps of Engineers to see if we -were eligible fot'4redief. They have reported that we were ineligible as there was adequate flow in the channel to take care of the spring run offs. This will be pursued further as the State Barge Canal System is asking for relief in the inlet channel. As far as Cascadilla Creek is concerned, Assistant Superintendent Pat Hannan reported this could be taken care of by a clam bucket and the Water and Sewer Division had requested funds in next years budget for the purchase of this equipment. Alderman Spann asked if the digging up on the East side of the Golf Course had anything to do with the dredging of Cascadilla Creek. Assistant Superintendent Hannan replied that a water line was going in on the East side of the Pier Road and the other side would have the sewer line. As Cascadilla Creek was considered a recreation area it could not fall under the normal dredging operations of 0 the state and if it was dredged would have to be done by the City. GUNITING: City Engineer Schlieder reported that the guniting of Six -mile Creek would UA., finished this week and then they would start on Cascadilla Creek Walls. FLOOD DAMAGE: Engineer Schlieder reported that applications had been filed with the Federal Government for six different repairs of the city's creeks as a result of the walls being damaged by the June Flood. NUSSBAUfIER AND CLARKE BILL: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVE , that the bill of Nussbaumer and Clarke for engineering services in connection with the design of the alternate water supply be approved in the amount of $1,00S.27, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to release funds for the payment of this bill. Carried AMERICAN WATER !WORKS ASSOCIATION: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary SOLVED, Eat three men in t e Water and Sewer Division be authorized to attend a Western New York Conference of the American Water Works Association in Lockport, New York, of September 20, 1972, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,'that the expense of travel, registration and meals be borne by the City. Carried CHEMICAL SPREADER BIDS: Coruffi.-Clynes reported that bids had been received on Monday, ptem er I , 19 2, or the supplying of one Chemical Spreader and were as follows: Binghamton Equipment Co. Tarrant Manufacturing Co. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying one specifications of August 31, 1972, be awarded low bid of $3,990.00. $3;990.00 4:200.00 chemical spreader in accordance with the to Binghamton Equipment Company for its Carried THOT4AS MILLER BILL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. autney RESOLVED, that t e bill of Thomas Miller for consulting services in connection with the design of Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the amount of $1,767,06. (This makes the final payment for the design and brings total to $13,447.88. There will be additional charges for supervision services as the job progresses.) Carried iVER ,ASSOCIATES BILLS: r pry ection with .'the b6 apurova in moved: ,in' the amol, 478.67. of.a total of $103,506.88.) -2- September 13,. 1972 ,Comm. Putney ;! RA expenses in '1 and•.s"ting c,at ctiaofteikices swimming pool: ska R ri (This makes a total paid to date of $10-1 .21, Carried WARREN B' OS. COMPANY PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RE-561 ED,­that payment requisition #1 of Warren Bros. Company for construction services in connection with the site development at Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the amount of $25,972.88. (The total bid price subject to adjustment by authorized extra work is $1980815.65.) Carried SOUTH AURORA STREET BRIDGE REPAIRS: Comm, Leary reported that the Council had rejected their request for additional funds for the repairs to South Aurora Street bridge and they were going to rebid next year. Comm. Downing felt that as long as the bids came fifty percent over the c.stimate that Modjeski and Masters should modify the specifica- tions. Comm. Ewanicki felt that repairs would be more extensive if deteriation acceleraves C- Superintendent Dingman said cost of maintenance might rise but did not think so. The bridge is 1S years old and concrete is of poor quality and by todays standards would not be acceptable. Mr. Dingman felt that the time table for completion was the main factor a p• � and in his a inion'was uestionable whether it could have been met. Weather would have U been a prime factor for completion. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki. 'RESOLVED, that all of the bids for South Aurora Street bridge repairs as reported at the September 6, 1972, maeting be rejected and the Clerk authorized to return the bid security of all bidders, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to modify the specifications and re -advertise the repair of the bridge after January 1, 1973. Carried P1°013yT TRMISFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes Kr, u60ED, t at t e Common Council be requested to authorize the transfer of the sum of $100.00 from budgetaccount A1490-433, Public Works administration, travel to A1490-310 Office Supplies. The latter account being exhausted. Carried �n By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Cor=,cn Council.be requested to transfer from Sewer Contingency, account G1990 the sum of $350.00 to Wood Street pumping station account G8120-312 Equip- ment, Parts and Supplies, because of an unanticipated equipment failure. Carried By Comm. p tney• seconded by Co Lear RESOLVED, that the Corpion CounciiDe requested to transfer the amount of $500.00 from Traffic Control account A3310-101, salaries to sub account 314, Construction, Materials and Supplies, to take care of the cost of materials and supplies which are running higher than projected. Carr }ed PROMOTIONS & APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following three promotions in the Water and Sewer Division be approved effective September 10, 1972: Richard Bryant, a Maintenance Man at $2.70 per hour; Thomas Smith, a Truck Driver at $2.90 per hour; and William Baker, a Maintenance Man at $2.70 per hour, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appointment of Michael T. Lynch as a Truck Driver in the Buildings and Grounds Division at $2.90 per hour be approved, effective September 17, 1972, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following appointments in the Construction and Maintenance'Division be approved: Charles T. Botbyl, a Laborer 1 at $2.43 per hour, effective September 17, 1972; and Cherl Ann Uhl, an Account Clerk (provisional) at $4,614.00 per year, effective August 28, 1972. Carried VOORHEIS PAVING COMPANY: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes J' RESOLVED, that tie contract of Voorheis Paving Co. for installing water pipes and sewer maims at Cass Park Recreation center in accordance with the contract awarded August 25, 1971 be declard complete and the guarantee period satisfied, and -3- September 13, 1972 BE ,IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Deputy City,Clerk be authorized to release the certified check of Voorheis Paving Company in the,amotot of $15,237.S0, which had been held during the..one-year guarantee period. Carried SIDEWALKS CONSTRUCTION BILL: Comm. Putney reported that the bill for repairs'ind replacements of City sidewalks for the month of August hadibeen presented by the contractor Paolangeli. Comm. Leary inquired if there would be other bills. Supt. Dingman said there would probably be other bills for the month of September. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the August requisiton for payment of Paolangeli Contractor for construct"--` tion services in connection with the repair of City sidewalks, be approved -in the amou of $6,516.35. Carried GUINITING SIX 14kLE CREEK: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Bwanicki RESOLVED, that the August requisition of Gunite Associates for construction services in connection with the application of pressure concrete in Six Mile Creek be approved in the amount of $7,125.00. Carried WATER & SEWER TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanick.i RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers in the Water and Sewer Division: From: Regency Lane Pump Station •- Account F8320-12 - Equipment Maintenance $2.13 Buffalo Street Pump Station Account G8120-4 - Equipment Supplies $2.89 General Maintenance - Account F8340-1 - Salaries $ISO.00 To: Regency Lane Pump,Station - Account F8320-12 - Equipment Supplies $2.13 Buffalo Street Pump Station G8120-4 - Equipment Supplies . 2.89 East State Street Pump -Station -' Account F8320-4 - Salaries 150.00 Carried AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes =VEq,...that the bills>audited and approved by the Finance Committee,.,as listed on audit abstract #17-1972,,:be.approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried PUBLIC"110RKS,_CdMMI7`TEE OF COUNCIL: Alderman Meyer requested that items referred to Council from the'Board of Public Works committees would receive better and faster action if the Chairman of each committee would send in written memo form to the Council committees copies of their request. - Alderman Meyer asked that the committee chairman send their request to the Clerk, who then would send them,,on to, the proper Council committee chairman.- After much more 'discussion, Alderman Meyer was requested to outline the procedure. she was requiring and then present it to the Board and ask, for its adoption. GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano asked if Attorney Gersh had a progress report on contacting the lu-reau of Outdoor Recreation for funds for repairs to Golf Course. Controller Daley, explained that the Bureau of Outfoor Recreation will consider.a fifty - fifty cost of repairs and the Federal Government an eighty - twenty cost of repairs. Telephone approval was not given and if repairs start without approval very small chance of getting re-imbursement. GAS $ ELECTRIC PERMITS: Comm. Leary asked if all street permits for Electric and Gas were blanket permits as he had complaints of them tying up South Aurora Street now that the students were back when they -had all summer to do the work. Superintendent explain' that the scheduling was wrong on this particular job but they do not have blanket permi In a case of an emergency gas repair such as leaks the City goes along with them. One of the reasons for delay this year was most of the crews of the New York State Electric & Gas Corporation were working in the flood areas. Better scheduling in the future will be had. WATER APPLICATION: Comm. Downing asked that the matter of the Towns water application e approved and the Board go on record as supporting the Common Council and the Mayor. No action was taken on this. OH1 D 01, PULLIC ';IO:ct.:' PRO('1si D--: V(; S ACCOUN'i'S RLLCLM LE SEP'TIIIB R 13, 1972 7984 Wayne F', 'wan C2122 14.99 7985 herbert Love G2122 11.69 7986 lda Alan G212.2 17.69 7987 Itobert Dickens G2122 12.70 7988 Robert Olney 12144 15.00 7989 William Lower Co bubble 12144 15-00 7990 William Lower F2144 15.00 7991 iiichsel Leary 12144 15.00 7992 Catherine Leary F'211+l+ 15.00 7593 Ithaca College G2122 204,80 7994 Cornell University F2144 258,14 �i 7995 City of Ithaca 12o55 429.17 7996 City of Ithaca 12655 3•85 Plater 766,16 TOTAL 1,028.03 Sewer 261.87 Ai'PROVED BY I'I_:hl,l+.;L CCi idYIEL, v h96 I�1e�:� '%oi- �t�ii;f; ;�:l;;ctris �!as i 1710 3, 71030 _4_ September 13, 1972 kl�-, COLLEGE TOWN METERS: Alderman Gutenberger asked that the Board consider a request for t ree more meters on Dryden Road adjacent to the one that was nut up in .front of Petrillose place of business. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request of Alderman Gutenberger for additional parking meters on Dryden Road be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit Committee. Carried TRASH CONTAINERS: Alderman Gutenberger requested that more City trash cans be put into the College Town area as the ones there were being filled up over night. Superintendent Dingman explained that they were looking into this as it was the property owners responsibility to furnish trash containers for tenants and in their opinion the tenants in the area were using the City trash containers for garbage containers. The Department of Public Works was looking; into two or three possibilities to correct this. CHANGE ORDER ES CASS PARK: By Corn. Leary: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, t at change order ES in the contract of Madison Electric Company for electrical service at the Cass Park Recreation Center, providing for the installation of 80 light guards in the skating rink area, be approved. Carried Upon motion, the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. L Robert G. rey, Deputy City Cler Edward . on ey, a r REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Ewanicki, Leary, Clynes, Golder, Putney, Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 6 Spano, Meyer, Nichols, Schmidt, Gutenberger. Wallace Attorney - Gersh Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Ass't. Superintendent Pub. Works - Hannan Ass't. to Superintendent - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder sePteall" vs► 39TI Controller - Daley Assistant Controller - Spam Deputy City Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. PROPRIETY OF CITY EMPLOYEES: The Clerk read a letter from Alderman Schmidt questioning the propriety of city employees in speaking against the actions of the Council. He also questioned the right for employees to cross examine the head of the city in public neietinge Alderman Schmidt felt that the Board of Public Works should clarigy the Board's response j to any future action or policy decision made by the Common Council in the future. By Comae. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the letter received from Alderman Schmidt be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Downing Carried. GUARD RAILS -UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND LINE STREET: Alderman Nichols presented a petition from residents in the area of University Avenue and Linn Street requesting guard rails at the University Avenue and Linn Street intersection as numerous accidents had made this a hazardous intersection. She felt a continuation of the guard rails down University Ave. would solve this. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comae. Downing RESOLVED, that the petition from Aldermen Nichols be sent to the Superintendent for actimi Carried. vr� GARBAGE PICKUP-HANCOCK STREET DEVELOPMENT: Alderman Nichols reported that the garbage pickup in the Low Income Housing Development on Hancock Street would be beneficial to the city and the residents of this area if pickup could be done twice a week instead of once a week. Due to the high density of people in this project and lack of space for storage this would make the project more attractive. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request from Alderman Nichols in regards to twice a week pickup of garbage in the Hancock Housing Project be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. GUNITING: Engineer Schlieder reported that due to the bad deterioration of the walls on Six mile creek and Cascadilla creek they were unable to do as much guniting as had been planned. More concrete had been used than anticipated and their money had run out. TURBINE PUMP AT FILTER PLANT: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported that the pumps used at the filter plant were going twenty-four hours a day and that they did not have a reserve pump. In order to make sure that our supply continued without interruption it was necessary to have this. Normally the pump would be bid at this time and if the other water supplys became available in five years this would still be a good investment. This is a normal cost for the operation. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for one verticle turbine pump for the Water Filtration Plant. Carried. MAYORS VOTE: Mayor Conley reported that the City Attorney had ruled that according to the City Charter the Mayor had the right to vote on every issue that came to the Board. He informed them that he would exercise this privilege in the future to convey his thinking to the Board. INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Evanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVEDs that bill #7960 in the amount of $369.16 to Willis Hilker be and it is hereby expunged. Carried. B.P.W. -2- September Sto 1972 TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Commissioner Evanicki: seconded by Ceosdlloner LOUT RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the tello►ing transfers in the Water & Sewer Accounts: FROM: Sewage Treatment G8130, Other Equipment, Line 250 29000 Meters F8310-4, Equipment, Line 250 300 Meters G8110-4, Equipment, Line 250 200 TO: Sewage Treatment G8130, Equipment Parts, Line 312 2,000 Meters F8310-4, Parts & Supplies, Line 312 300 Meters G81i0-4, Parts & Supplies, Line 312 200 Carried, DONALD TERRELL: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Donald Terrell, Chief Waxer Plant operator be authorized to attend the American Waterworks Association Workshop at Yonkers, New York on October 18 and 19, 1972 the cost of registration, lodging, meals and travel to be paid by the city. Carried. BIDS -TREES: for trees as BIDDER Comm. Clynes reported that bids had been received on Monday, September 25th follows: Chase's Landscape Service Cole Nursery Company Schichtels Nursery Kelly Brothers Nurseries, Inc. White Nurseries, Inc. 40 THORNLESS 30 GINKGO TOTAL HONEYLOCUST l,l 0� 1,230 29390 1,384 - 1,384 1,040 1,050 2,090 2,180 - 2,180 1,520 1,050 2,570 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that -the contract for supplying 7O street trees in acgr4ange yitb the specifi« cations dated August 31, 1972 be awarded to Schichtel's ,Nurseries, In ', .of .Orchard Park, New York for their law,bid of $2,090.00. Carried. FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the week of October 16 through October 20 be designated as Fall Clean-up Week on which city residents will be invited to place for collection, items of household refuse which would not normally be accepted in the regular weekly collections, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to promulgate regulations limiting the items which will be accepted. Carried.. NEWSPAPER•.P,ICK-UP: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that as.an initial step toward a solid waste, recycling program, the staff pre- pare figures, both cost and intone, for separate city-wide newspaper collecting in 19736 Carried, MERRY-GO-ROUND: Comm. Leary reported that bids were received .on September 25, 1972 for the operation of the merry-go-round concession at Stew&*t Park for three years, 1973 through 1975 and one bid was received from the Finger Lakes Paddle Boat and Go -Kart Co, - for $381.00 per year. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the concession for operating a merry-go-round at Stewart Park in the years 1973 through 1975 in accordance with the specifications of August 31, 1972 be awarded to the Finger Lakes Paddle Boat and Go -Kart Co. for its bid of $381.00 per Year. Carried. NEWMAN MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Dawning RESOLVED, that the SuTerintendent be authorized to enter into a contract on behalf of the, Board of Public Works with Kenneth G. McGuire, d/b/a McGuire Gardens, for RSURW to the Newman Municipal Golf Course in accordance with the specifications of September 20. .. 1972 and the quotation of McGuire Gardens, dated September 19, 1972.' Carried. STREETER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that -application for payment No. 12 of Streeter.Associates for general construc- tion services in connection with the swimming pool and skating,r*uk at Cats Park be approved in the amount of .$22,864.00. Carried. A.J. ECKERT,PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that application for payment No. 10 of A.J. Eckert, Inc. for plumbing services in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the amount of $500.00. Carried. .f, B. P. W. -3- September 27s Vr-r MADISON ELECTRIC PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that application for payment No. 6 of Madison Electric Company for electrical services in connection with the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park "he approved in the amount of $1,815.30. Carried. THOMAS G. MILLER PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bill of Thomas G. Miller, Consulting Engineer, for engineering services in connection with the supervision of construction at Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the amount of $1,914.00. Carried. GEORGE T. BOTBYL: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary r-- RESOLVED, that the minutes of the meeting of September 13, 1972 be corrected to show that under promotions and appointments, that George T. Botbyl was appointed in the Parks Div. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: PARKS DIVISION 1. Elwood R. White, a Laborer at $2.43 per hour, effective September 25, 1972. 2. Harry E. Kozerski, a Laborer at $2.43 per hour, effective September 25, 1972. 3. Thomas Sinn, a Laborer at $2.43 per hour, effectiva September 18, 1972. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE DIVISION 1. Eugene Coolbaugh, a Laborer at $2.52 per hour, effective October 1, 1972. 2. Robert Irvin, a Laborer at $2.52 per hour, effective October 1, 1972. 3. Neil Scuderi, a Laborer at $2.52 per hour, effective October 1, 1972. Carried. PROMOTIONS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the following promotions be approved: CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION 1. Jack Rivers, a Maintainer at 3.74 per hour, effective October 1, 1972. PARKS 1. Howard VanEtten, Maintenance Man at $3.45 per hour, effective October 1, 1972. 2. Bradley L. Russell, Maintenance Man at 3.03 per hour, effective October 1, 1.972. 3. Dennis Rumsey, a Maintenance Man at $3.85 per hour, effective October 1, 1972. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Caanm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Audit Abstract N18-1972'*be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CITY EMPLOYEES PARKING: Comm. Downing reported that 16 city employees whose normal place of employment is at City Hall requests that the Mayor and the Board of Public Works jointly provide free parkinethe downtown area for City Hall employees. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED,that the request of City Hall employees for free parking be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee. Carried. STEWART AVENUE CROSS WALKS: Alderman Meyer reported that the cross walks an Stewart Ave. were badly in need of being repainted. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the request of Alderman Meyer for repainting the crosswalks on Stewart Ave. be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried, MEMOS: Alderman Meyer reported that memos for communication between the Board of Public Works and the Common Council had been ordered and that a supply would be given to each committee chairman, who would be responsible for the communications as soon as they arrived. WEST END BUSINESSMENS CHRISTMAS TREE: Alderman Barber reported that}e had a request for a truck and a man to help the West End Businessmen to put their Christmas tree lights on this year. In the past, the Fire Dept. had furnished a truck and the West End had furnished a man to string the lights but they were unable to get the man this year. �- By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Alderman Barber for the use of the Fire Department ladder truck and a man be referred to the Common Council as the Board of Public Works did not have jurisdiction over the Fire Department, and that this was a policy matter as there would be other requests coming in from other parts of the city. Carried. i' BOAl(D Or PGLLIC >rJOlZli> I:G E:.D I:GS I'.CCOUN_ S TtLCI,-'!VA'ill; SLV I�,ILLR 27, 1972 7997 huldah Kau 7998 Sa;n ^eter 7959 Joseph (;ardonia 8000 J. C. Burris 8001 Uillis S. Hilker 8002 Cornell University 8003 LansinL. '.dater Dist. 11 1001, City of Ithaca 8005 Town: of Newfield 8006 J. Lich,el Kimbel 6007 Ithaca College 8008 VillaL;e of hontour 8009 A. J. lckert Co. 8010 block 0.9 Inc. 8011 Vinay Aine6oa.ker 8012 Robert Shannon £'013 Eastern I;ei fits Inc. 301.4 Payless Stations 801.5 Alfred L. Lritt 3016 Edward 1,J. AUStin 8016 Edward W. Austin r017 ,Millis HilRer �018 11ill.is hilker C019 1-4hite Pursfuries 8020 Donohue Faly-r•sou 8021 Northeast PlumbinnL 8022 Albanese A.wn1)ing 6023 D. Pi. Contractors 8024 Albanese Plun,Li.ng 11025 D. H. Brever 8026 Burris Plui❑bing 8027 Donohue -Halverson 8023 Northeast Plumbing C'029 Cy Ortin 8030 Julius Gschwend 8031 Antonio heriiaez 8032 Diocese of Rochester 8033 Wayne ". Barr 3033 Wayne It. Barr 8034 Co-op Consumers -oc. -3035 Lola r4. Stevere3 8036 Warner hubl-,erd Jr. 8037 Abbott Associates 8038 City of Ithaca LU0.fcr 143 89. 88' Sf. 959. 13 G21.20 G2120 G2120 G2120 G2120 `2650 12378 F 21 1,-1, F2378 I' 2144 I' 2379 F2141, 1121411 r12122 r' 21.41E I' 214 4 r 2144 F2144 F21144 C2122 r265o F265o I' 2142 F2650 r'2650 G2650 C2650 G2122 0212< G2122 G21.22 C2122 G2122 G2122 G21.22 G2122 F2140 F21.44 1,21144 E2144 F 2 3 4 4 I`21L,4 1,.211,1E Total 7,20 7.20 7.20 7.20 7.20 248.67 38.12 13.71 199.36 48.82 64.18 29.o6 1.^, .74 2063.52 20,6;a 1.43.91 35.78 188.23 289.55 53.75 20.50 5.85 324.38 6.00 61..31 27.16 54.28 7.34 It 53.00 11E . 00 2.0.00 1.9.00 38.00 MOO 18.70 18-70 11.92 11, .97 17.60 31.52 77.35 681.93 697.07 01 B. P. W. -k- September 2i, 1972 ,JLM STREET PARKING: Alderman Barber reported that the parking situation at the upper entrance ofWest Village was hazardous as you could not see cars coming up the hill until you were out in the road, due to a crest in the road. Engineer Schlieder reported that they were in the process of limiting parking on Chestnut Street and would look into the parking on Elm Street. STARLINGS: Alderman Gutenberger asked the Board if they had come up with a recommendation as to starlings. Commissioner Ewanicki reported that a spray celled "Boost No More" was available and it was used to keep them from congregating. He did not feel that it was wise to trim the trees as you would be driving them from one tree to another. A problem also exists that trees on private property could not be touched by the City. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Robert" 0 ..GrV , Deputy City-41er ey. , HaVor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEED== CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. 0*%obe! 110 1972 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Ewanicki, Leary, Clynes,, Golder, Pitney Aldermen (4) - Spano, &caber, Meyer, Wallace OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Gersh Building Commissioner - Jones Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Daley Assistant Superintendent - Hannan Assistant Controller .- Spann Assft. to Superintendent - Dougherty Deputy City Clerk - Grey City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Commissioner Leary reported that the minutes of September 27, 1972 should be corrected to show that Dennis Rumsey was promoted from maintenance man to maintainer. Attorney Gersh asked that the minutes be corrected to show that the Mayor could Grote on every issue with the exception of appointments of officers and employees, pursuant to Section 5-9 of the Charter. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the minutes of the preceding meeting be corrected to reflect these changes; and that the minutes as thus amended be approved. Carried. WEST END BUSINESSM6NS CHRISTMAS TREE: Commissioner Clynes reported that stringing the lights on a West Ena USRAUias tree had been sent to the Council with the Board's blessings. He was disturbed to think that the Council too$ 20 minutes to approve this with five nay votes. On July 5, 1972, the Council passed a resolution to help the down- town business area without a nay vote. The West Had Businesses were as much of a part of the city as the downtown businesses. BUS REPORT: The Superintendent presented a bus report for the months of July, August and September as compared with a similar period during the preceding two years. It showed a net loss for the period before capital investment of $10,655.47 and after capital investment a net loss of $17,111.23. The report was accepted and ordered filed, GUNITING: Engineer Schlieder reported that guniting creek walls were finished and they lacked o hundred feet of completing what had been anticipated this year. BOLTON POINT: Commissioner Dwanicki reported that Edward Faust had written a letter to the editor bringing out items that had blot been considered. Be felt that guy interested citizen should express themselves at any time for items of this nature. The items brou916 out by Mr. Faust were in the best interest of the people. ITHACA HOUSING AUTHORITY -GARBAGE PICK UP: Commissioner Clyne* reported that the Ithaca Housing Authority had requested twice a week pick-up of their garbage as the refuse generated within the project is greater than can be handled by their present storage facilities. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to provide twice -a -veep pickup of refuse in the Hancock Street housing project. Carried. PAOLANGELI PAYMENT FOR SIDEWALKS: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Camas. Putney RESOLVED, that the SepteWer bill of Paolaugeli for the replacement of sidOWalk* be approved in *the amount of $5,631.68 and ordered paid. -Cariied. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Superintendent reported that private sidewalks throughout the city had been repaired with city forces during 1972 in accordance with the Board's action dated June 14, 1972 and he certified the cost thereof as follows: Location and Owner Direct Cost Overhead-10% Total s. a ne a i16 sq. ft. k" thick �3" 9.50 �i;8�1 .W 106 Second Street 97 " " 6" 150.35 15.03 16„ 5.38 $328.Ta Morrell R. Long 508 E. Buffalo Street Joseph Zazzara 517 E. State Street 88 sq. ft. k" thick 169 sq. ft. k" thick 50 " " 6" thi ck 118.80 11.88 130.68 228.15 22.82 250.97 77.50 7.75 885.25 $336.22 BOLRD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 11, 1972 8039 Dryden Sewer Dist. # 2 G2374 479.22 8040 Village of Cayuga Heights F2378 45.20 8041 Ithaca College F2144 78.77 8042 Town of Ithaca G2374 57.63 ` 8043 Town of Ithaca F2378 89.58 8044 Town of Ithaca F2378 124.58 ` 8045 Town of Ithaca F'2378 104.73 8046 Town of Ithaca F'2378 92.68 8047 Town of Ithaca F2378 704.94 8048 Town of Ithaca F'2378 220.76 _ 8049 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. F2378 18.75 " 8050 Morse Chain Co. G2120 175.00 8051 Triangle Shoe Co. G2120 10,00 8052 John P, Setos G2122 18.70 8053 A. J. Eckert G2122 62,99 " 8054 City of Ithaca F2140 283.70 8055 Cleland Beebe F'21.44 15.00 8056 William Ransil F2144 15,00- 8057 Mrs. Robert A. hall Jr, F2144 15,00 8058 Town of Lansing Water Dist. # 1 F2650 11.48 8059 Lansing Water Dist. #1 F2378 14.66 8060 Agostini Guidi F2144 140.35 8061 City of Ithaca G2650 115.70 _ TOTAL 2894,42 Water 1975.18 SEWER 919.24 APPROVED BY FINANCE COAiITTEE s / 697 New York State Elec. & Gas A2560 214.00-- 698 New York Stale El en _ & C=ac A2560 36.00 699 Ithaca College A1750 34W 2 111 B.P.W. -2- October 11, 2972 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the sidewalk assessments as reported by the Superintendent be approved and they are hereby levied against the respective property owners in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 5-35 of the City Charter, as codified, and that a public hearing an said levy be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works in the Comon Councii Chamber at City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 1972. Carried. MODJESKI & MASTERS BILL: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bill of Modjeski and Masters for consulting services in the design of the repair of the South Aurora Street bridge be approved in the amount of $7,682.88 and ordered paid. Carried. SITE DEVELOPMENT DEWITT PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bill of Giordano Construction Corporation for site development at DeWitt Park in the amount of $5,828.00 be approved and ordered paid. Carried. EGNER ASSOCIATES BILL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bill of Egner Associates for reimbursable expenses in the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park in the amount of $24. T5 , be approved and ordered paid. Carried. EASEMENT N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS - CASS PARK: Commissioner Leary reported that New York r•� State Electric & Gas will distribute primary power in Cass Park for the operation of the skating rink and swimming pool, as well as street lighting and other electrical services throughout the park. In order to do this they have requested a 10-foot easement for installing underground facilities which lead northerly from the skating rink service building along the west side of the old air strip and thence westerly to.Taughauncok Blvd, This has been set forth in a deed of easement and print which they have presented for approval by the Board,. Some discussion revolved around the removal of poles. Superinten» dent,Dingman reported that these would all be removed with the.exceptieans of two poles to cross the channel. Ali of the utilities would be buried.with the exeeptiga+9f`txaPO4ssion lines. Question of -distribution was whether the city or Gas }& Ejectrtd 4'q 4 distribute. It was,the Gas & tlectrie's decision.to distribute the power, i By .Comm. Leary: seconded by. Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that subject to approval of the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to exgcute an easement to the New York_ State Electrio and Gas Corporation for the underground.distribution of primary power at Cass Park. Carried. PUBLIC WORKS SCHOOL: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that attendance at the 13th Annual Public Works School at Cornell University to be held on, October. 18, 19 and 20, be approved for such members or the staff as the Superintendemt-'W designate. Carried.. WATER AND SEWER TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED,,that the Common Council be requested to approve transfers in the following accounts - From: Service Account F8340-2, Bldg. Maintenance Supplies, 302 $3,000 Shop 8e Equipment F8310-6, Equipment Parts, 312 460 To:. Maint. of Valves & Hydrants, F8340-3, Bldg. Maint. Supplies, 302 $3,000. Shop & Equipment, F8310-6, Other Equipment, 250 460 Carried. TRANSFER-GENERAT FUAR: By Comm.. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLV ',.that the Common Council be requested to transfer Prom account 1620-C Buildings Community Service, line 302', Bldg. Maintenance Supplies, $150.00 to Aceourit 1620-3, Bldgs..Community Service, line 419, Property Maintenance --to repair spoke stack, which was, not anticipated. Carried.' AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED,, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Ccknittee, as listed on Audit Abstract N19-1972, be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved: and ordered rendered, Carried. THURSTON,AVENUE PEDESTRIAN LINE: Alderman Moyer asked,if any action had been done on the repainting of the pedestrian walk line on Thurston Avenue. The Superintendent said it was on -,the list to be painted this year.. B.P.W. -3- October 11, 1972 NEWSPAPER PICKUP: Alderman Meyer asked if anything had been done on Commissioner Clyneoz request for figures on city-wide collection of newspapers in 1973. The Superintendent reported no, at this time. MASSIVE TRANSIT STUDY: Alderman Meyer reported that there would be a meeting on the Massive Transit Study on October 10, 1972. Engineer Schlieder reported that the study was showing progress and one of the items of expanded bus service was being considered. Route 13 could be built to the hospital area with a cross -over but Bureau of Outdoor Recreation would have to ask the city to give up lands for highway purposes in exchange for other lands. He felt that the request was not worded properly. SOUTH AURORA STREET: Alderman Spsno reported that the curves on South Aurora Street above where the old railroad tracks were, had not been properly built. At night, with the reflectors it was alright but in the daytime they could not be seen as well as night. Mayor Conley reported that the widening of South Aurora Street was contingent on 96B's being part of the State Plan. Superintendent Dingman reported that the Capital Budget for 1973 had "Widening of South Aurora Street" in the amount of $60,000.00 listed. ELM STREET TRAFFIC: Commissioner Clynes reported that the staff should investigate the possibility of putting up signs stating that up hill traffic has the right -of way. He felt that this would help driving on this narrow street considerably. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. 4?.1 Robert G. Grey, Deputy My Clerk a-= J, Conley, m6r. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF IT"ACA, NEW YORK 9e9414kr fleet}ng ?` � �� � 4:,00 jk^j r;Comm ,sionsrs Ewanickt,: Clynes;, •Golder' � ,Putney -Downing! AiSENT Comm. " LeaJy ' OTHERS,.BR&SENT: Alderman ("4) - Spano, Meyer, Wallace, Barber Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Supt. of Public Works - Hannan .'Oetob6i 2s, 1972 Assistant to Sunt, - Dougherty Engineer - Schlieder- Assistant Controller - Snano Deputy City-,tlerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the proceeding meetin 'e'' ,' p g g.-were approved � as recorded' byf the Clear�Cl- MR5. FRANZ VARAK: The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Abbott, who is representing Mrs. 'Franz Vaiak, of 311 Hillview Place. When we have a hard rain the water jumps over the curb on Aurora Street and into the parking lot of Morse Chain , and NCR._ _Tt:_theii-#cka -up debris and dumps this ;;into the " catch basin, which plugs ups' �&rcing 'thd � gate#' to gd -fiver r the railroad tracks and into tho back �yaxd of the Varaks. It did this" in 1970 and' :Again 2 i11.1971. Pat Hannan has been up to iook at this problem, Mr, Abbott asked thatisome corrective measures be taken by the City to avert such damages and the City should re- �1 imbprse the Varaks for damages done by the last rain:storm,this yoar. _.. vRy Comm. Golder- secoa�ded by Can�.,Putney P� &VED, that thg,:�Cl$rk advi,s' 'Abbott that the, damage ciUim• of: the' Varaks` hould be mado wi,;,h the :iCity� }c�rk,,on the j*4andard form, and BE IT FyftTHER RESOLVEUi, ..,that the. �Superirt tendon t be directed ''to' take such corrective measures as can, be tarn Eby C} ty; -foarces Catribd OFK5 "AJGER - D. P. W. Mayor Conley, asked the.�ttatus of the job of Office ger, nn,.. .m. p, tmont. to Work���s the C. S. E. A..had: contacted him in regart� o `it, Comm. Putriol! W6r ed;.himathav ngr:officiai grievance' had• been filed and that they WiJ sent ap. answer t'ot Chet `lo'tt' ar'"�iiai�iak°ten to them by James Scripa, Finld Represgntative. PAMING - 6LM.,STREET: Superintendent Dingman renorted that they worn going to implement �vxperiment" for parking on, E,1m Street. There would not be any pA,rku from -� Flora,) Avranue,.tq�tti ! Pity Line on,„Cho•stnut,Streat1o" either side. one s0e,'.faow was No''k Parking and' fhi ; ! d"F.*Ake thq s tst side 'No. Parking; Aft©r mush discus +on on iihere 'Che cars• co o' o r. i . ,_,g ,r � �$r „Comm« Cly�� paresented 'the following: By • Comi. Clynes : , ,s.cpondod by Cam. Golder 1 , : , , ` RESD�VED, that tho. Treffte Engineer implement a 90*day trial of No Parking {ate 'Elrr;Street from {;hes rtut Strgot . to the ' Ctt�y , Line; •t t r �, . r ' `. ' Ca Tried B Comta. Putnoyi s000ndod by Comm. Downing R SOLVED, that . the area of E'lin Street and Chestnut root in regards tb traffi ' be` reforred to the Pannin- Board or` study and reporti back in s�i"xty. days.. -s 'rit, ' " a Carried Comm. Olylles .roqueste that 'signs designating "Unhi li'traffic histhe i • ' a x ght-of•way" be inst;a hod. :. �t;, r, •:.i,, •...,;,, •. .. NG -• FUL' QN;,G 'ii: Cone, 6ynes 'r6l ortod that duo to" tho Ancrease` of- taraffiR?:In *s,„ aren't o , pr, pa ,.ing`,shi>ul:d be ;iatilemented on North 4 Fealton,street East Side from Sene6k 'Strc`et',` to Buffalo •Strt�e.t.:. Superintendent binginan asked tree Boei'ci to •give the, dena`iient an opportunity to Ibbk into items of this nature'es sometimes t}idra wetb, comp XJing reasons why this should not be done. ' By; .COPm..,Clynes: seconded. by Copp, Golder ' R 1,904V d0„_ -th' -pa k1 lg',� •tho North got $� de of faltop. Street Boom' Buffaio tb5 �L§; .ea Streert and frgn. Sepoca S meet .fib` L ry ;; f�oa1. Ya d`; e' twb hbap', parkin' Carried rried 4 MiXING 5.00 BLOCK SENECA STREET:. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki +` x �"to a P Cr ,d lff d traffic in,xthQ ,BOQ;bipck of.*st,.Sl`neca� street be xfr a.. ip. :T c Committee for stty' ani,ropbi't:`r...- _ ... - Carried -2- October 25, 1972 TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD PROPERTY USE: Comm. Clynes reported that the property behind the TZHIgh'Valley reig t ouse on aughannock Boulevard was being used as a storage facility of equipment and looked like a junk yard. The user had been informed on September 1st to vacate this property and to clean it up. It is now almost November 1st and it has not been done. The problem is how does the City go about enforcing the clean un of this area? Attorney Gersh said that the property should be posted and then if the owener of the equi')- ment did not move it the City could have it moved. Superintendent Dingman said he would contact the owner to have the area cleaned un and rep.-)rt back to the Board. VERTICAL TURBINE PUMP: Comm. Ewanieki reported that bids had been taken on October 4, 1972, or a V6rtic-a—I—Turbinc Pump and wore as follows: A. W. Schuster Company $3,990.00 Syracuse Supply Company $39493.00 By Comm. Ewanieki: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that bids for supplying a Vertical Turbine Pump for the Mitchell Street system at the Water Treatment Plant be referred to tho Water and Sewer Committee, Carried WATER AND SEWER INVOICE EXPUNGE: By Comm. Ewanieki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESMOD, that Bill Ro. 83 to Marvel Koistenen for water and sewer services at 207 Grandview Avenue be expunged in the amount of $148.57. Carried WEST END BUSINESSMEN'S CHRISTMAS TREE: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Downing at t e SuperintoMrnt be authorized to assign men and equipment as necessary to assist the West End Businessmen's Association with stringing lights for the Christman Season to the extent that quipmQnt and manpower is available and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to use men and oquipment to assist in removal of the lights. Carried GUNITING: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Cann. Putney MUD, that the bill of Gunite Associates for prtissure conereta work in Six Mile CreAr and in Cascadilla Creak in accordance with a contract awarded August 9, 1972, be annrovcd in the amount of $14,126.25. Carried ROBERT DICKENS LAND: Comm. Golder reported that there was approximately 2.2 acres of land ad7accnt to raisis Park owned by Robert Dickens. Mr. Dickens wants to dispose of this land and has offered to sell it to the City. He felt that it would be to the City's advantage to buy this as it would be valuable to the Cass Park complex. If this was sold to a developer it might create problems. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to direct the City Attorney to negotiate with Mr. Robert Dickens for the purchase of 2.2 acres of land adjacent to th:: Cass Park, Carried It was suggested that Attorney Gersh contact Mr. Dickens in regards to this purchase of land so that he might have the proper information for the Council.. ITHACA GARDEN CLUB: Comm. Golder roporte-d that the Ithacs Gard-n Club hnd offered to ' onate $4,000.0 to pay for the planting of 200 flowering crab apple trees on land controlled by the City, along the flood control inlet. They also indicated that money for planting up to 50 additional trees may be forthcoming. These trees are being offered in connection with a memorial tree planting program annroved by the Board on May 10, 19726 By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Botrd accept the generous offer of the Ithaca Garden Club to provide money for planting approximately 200 memorial crab apple trees in the vicinity of the flood control inlet, at a rate of $20.00 nor tree, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for the planting of these trees. Carried ROBERT CORNE LL FENCE: Comm. Golder reported that Robert Cornell has requested permission to construct a pr7vacy fence within the street right-of-way in front of his property at S09 Chestnut Street. It would be of an alternate board design and five feet tall. 4-. -3- October 25, 1972 By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that permission be granted to - Mr. Robert Cornell to echstradt I,n: aft,)rnate board fence within tote ' street right-of-way across the front of f�iy t�reriSes at SO Chestnut Street in accordance with the letter and attached drawing from.Mri Cornell dated October 13, 1972, with the reservation that the City may at any time, require the removal or relocation of, said, fence. Cgrri ed EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT NEIR-IAN GOLF COURSE: Comm. Golder reported that a partial bill fox amorgency repairs at ewman Golf' Course had' been received from McGuire Gardens in accorrdknce with an agreement dated September 28, 1972. Alderman Spano requested a pro4►ress report on repairs to the Newman Municinal Golf Course. Superintendent Dingman reported that #7 hole had been .completed and work on three other greens was completed. As ,long,•as the weather permits, work will, continue to be done. :;,;;• By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney , RESOLVED, that the bill of McGuire Gardens for emergency repair work at 4ewman.Munieipal Col,fi Course be approved in the amount of $13.169,63, which is 90% of the value of. work ocompleted to the date of the billing, carried ` 'WARREN BROTHERS PAYMENT: By Comm, Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney IffSOLVED, that payment for requisition No, 2 from Warren Brothers Company for construction services in ,connection with the Cass Park site development, Contract A through October 21, 1972; be approved.in,the amount of $85,513,01 I,, Carried tMEIMD' ' INC.+'PAYM1iNT:' . ' Bya.Comm, Golden: seconded by Gomm. Putney v , that requis ion No; 1 from Treeland. Inc. for site .development work, contract B `Pat Cass Park through October 20, 1972, be annroved in the amount of $S90948,50. Carried T. MILLER PAYMENT: By,.Comm,, Golder: seconded by Comin. Putney at .t a bill of .T. G, Mahler for consulting services,during the construction in 'connection with.Contr.acts A. and B of the .site development.work.ai Cass Park through October..20,. 1972, .be approved . in the amount of $3,080.00 Carried MINI POOL AT NORTHSIDE HOUSE: Comm. Golder reported that the. Social Services League w o owns a or 9126 ouse had decided to dispose of their property at..119, Third Street, The.; Ctty. owns and operates amini.-pool .,on the site, Permisstion to leave the pool on the site until June ,1973 has been re,gues.ted. Superintendent Dingman. cited the urgent teed to obtain.; i'�new site 'asp ,preparation, wo4ld be needed to put ;the ;pool into operation by June 1, 1973, „Planning'Board was looking into various sites but had not come -up with a recommends- tion. Various sites ,were suggested- but no action was takers. . By Comm. Golder seconded oby 'Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the•Common C6unci1 be requested to obtain a new.site for the Mimi -pool, prior. to Marcie 1, 1972,an4 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request funds for pre- paring a site for ,the mimi-pool and for relocating the mimi-pool in the 1973 season. Carried '",,STATt1S OF. CAPITA1.PROJECTS: By'Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm..Ewan;icki WORM, a document entitled "Status of Capital Projects" prepared by the, Superintendent under date of October 13, 1972, be, approved and forwarded to Common, ,Council for their informat*on. Carried CAPITAL PROJECTS 1973: By Comer. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes WSOWED,Wat tho document entitled, "Capital Projects to,be considered by the Board of Public Works for 1973,"dated October 11,• 1972, be anproved. with the following correctiops and additions: a. 'The estimate for Hancock Street Bridge railing replacement to be increased to $10,000.00 to include sidewalk and curb work, 1�.. The estimate -for Williams Glen Road construction to be increased to $16.000.00. c.,:A,new proloct-for the replacement of the hand rail.on Madison Sireet.B.ridge subsequent to 1973 at an estimated cost of $6,000.60.,,. ,Carried -4- October 2S, 4972 TRANSFER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes NE-95EV'E-6that the Common Council be requested to transfer the fo-Ilowing: FROM: Stewart Park - A71103 Contractural Services 407 $11,700.00 TO Parks Forestry AU-10A Equipmeni'Parts f Supplies 31? 600.00 Equipment Maintenance 418 300.00- Stewart' -Park - A7110B Construction.' Supplies 314 800.00 Carried AUDIT:, . ,Comm.. Putney reported that bill #8077 .charged: to. the City of Ithaca should be anged to read Village of Cayuga Heights as this,was a charge to the Village not City. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bi,11 s.audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Audit Abstract #20-4R72;,,,,be, approved for payment andthat the bills recei�ible be a»proved and orderer► ro4derod� and: , BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that bill #8077 charged. to the City of Ithaca be changed to read Village of Cayuga Heights as this was not a charge to the City. Carried PARKING ON LAKE STREET: Comm. Downing reportedi that the Superintendent_•had., "Ai"od'.a letter. rom a ertaI xelrod:stating that jthereTwas insufficient rakfna snakes` for ` tenants`in the.apartment packing lot on Lake Strgetti City ordinandos,otdhibii »arkin p qn. L4ke'Street between 8:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m, which discriminates against the tenants of the apartment. The nearest narking available for night harking is three blocks away and she does not feel safe walking in the area alote-.aftea.;1ic00 p,m,, "quests ,that ;car;,A�.-p,gxmitted;,24 hour .parking in this locationi ,y g91m..Dowaing: seconded -by Comm. Clynes..j ... ; RESOLVED, that the request of Roberta Axelrod -be referred to.the,,Parki,ng`And'Traffit Committee. Carried , , •NN HURTS. , Comm, Downing asked if the ;$7,b-&0Q.00;,for redbi.n�: fthe:iwnnis Cot ts`*t r tgewaTt. arc th.� s , year would ibe used. Supo�tintenden=t iDdngman, reported that they had hgped •tQ,.,�: pa rt o£;it this year b.ut-are.requestittg funds in the 1973-Budget to do the etltire sur£a.ce„ of ;,the Tennis Courts. MEMOS: Alderman Meyer presented to each committee chairman the memos to be used for communications between Council, Board of Public -Works. and derartments.. Alderman• Meyer felt that this. would, speed up communications between all concerned. Comm. Golder did not feel; that there was a need for this and that the memos Pertained mostly to Common Council, Mayor Con.lex„remarked that if a referral was,:i,;mportant enough to go to a committee that it should be followed up and this was a method of doing so. By.Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works would endeavor to co -overate with the memo system. Carried TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD SPEED LIMIT: Comm. Downing reported on a letter to thd'editor he had read, where t e speed limit on Taughannock Boulevard was absurb, was a speed trap and was harrassment to the motorist. He felt that the speed limit should be increased to 40 miles per hour. After much discussion it was decided to leave this as is until the opening of the Ice Rink on November 12th to see if the need still existed. RAILROAD CROSSING HOLD UP: Alderman Spano asked if the holding up of traffic by the reig t trains'co-uld not a alleviated. Co-operation had been given by the railroad previously but now they were starting to hold up traffic again at Peak hours. Superintendent Dingman was asked to contact the railroad to see what could be done about this. Mayor Conley reported that he would also contact the Department of Transportation to see if they could do something about the situation. On motion, the meeting was adjourned at S:20 p.m. Jt­ o ert G. Grey, Deputy City C16-r-F E awaR T. coin ey, ayor BARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 25, 1972 8062 Albanese Plumbing G2122 16.00 8063 D. H. nrewer G2122 7.00 8064 Burris Plumbing Cop G2122 14.00 8065 Donohue -Halverson G2122 68,00-". 8066 Northeast Plumbing G2122 15,00- - 8067 Roger j►orusty G2122 20,00.- 8068 G. F. Seitz G2122 19100-- 8069 Finger Lakes Construction F`2650 75.83- 8070 A. J. Eckert Co.,Inc. G2122 11O.00 L- 8071 Northeast Plumbing F2650 13.53 -- 8072 White Nursuries E2142 4.00` 8073 Mary Stover Ray G2122 18,70- 8074 Roma W. Horst G2122 18.70- 8075 Aurora tits. Inc, G2122 58.37 8076 carry Fertik F2140 20.05 8076 Harry Fertik i F2144 26.40 8077 6it3—of... -Mica ,� �. ', F2144667.64.. 8078 Nellie r. Chase, Est, F21" 5.86.11- 8078 Nellie F. Chase, Est. G2122 20,00-- 8079 Cornell university F2144 59.35V 8080 John D. Mac Lean F2144 235.75<- 8081 Kenneth Frioro F2144 201,53 8081 l,enneth Frioro G2122 130.52- 8082 City of Ithaca F2655 524.95 WidhR, 1,834.89 TOTAL 2350.18 SEWER 515.29 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMITTFE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF IIHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4.,00 p.m. November 8. 11:1972 PRESENT: Leary, Clynes Golder, Putney ABSENT, (1):; - Commissi4itr Downing S PRE-UNU!, Akieften 'Meyer, Spano dity Engineei,-,Schlieder At�Xney - Gersh Controller - Daley Sup;.,of Public Works J-Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant t6 'the Supt. - - Dougherty Deputy City ,Clerk - Grey AI hutes of the preceding meeting were approved oved as recorded by the Clerk. S Mr. Walter Wagoner appeared ;before 'the Board and 'asked for permission to �arg,his 'car each morning and on Friday nights and all day Saturdays starting, with Nove*ber Q0 19, 1972, to December 24, 1972. He was working as Santa Claus for Rothschilds and was: having problems in getting a place tojpark during his working hours. He had been working as SAnta,Claus for four years and this problem has existed all this time, By. Commi Lea'ry,:'. seconded by Comm. Clyt s RaSOLM thAt the'requestlof Mr. Walter Wagofi6i i Mfor`ft6b paiking from November 49-, 1972, until W 44�,,Mnt;; b&.',vefefted,'b the Pdrkin and* �affic'Committee. 6 Carried enue'ap 'ared S�fore the Bated and protested a �j,401A HWT: .',Mr. ,Horst of 114 Cascadill', --�,*v%`- bilr,.received- by him. #8074,, in the amount of,'$18.70 for rodding out his sewer line. He tho - tree - roots of - 6's caused all of d !a ­new line. put in but maintained that Sy cer�m4 Putney: tseconded by Comm. Golder —RESOLVED, that the bill of Roma Horst, of''A4 I 'Cascadilla Avenue,, #80746 in the amount of $18.70.be referred to the Water and Sewer . Committee for study and report. C,arri*d RAMADA, INN CURB CUTS: Walter Wiggins--etpp6iied on behalf of�"the'qas station., to be located at Ui;en and MFUgalstreets and'requesteA�'permiissioni to make wider curb cuts sthan allowed i(7 undercitlw C1ty!1's..!rules.` After much discuss Ion- on ty problem,,op»osed to, by the City- En-Rineer on t.he."gi-hLmds!ijof,-.belhi-'.hazardous,•- #. _fty 'Comm. LeprVj!:,,r,decon&d by Comm. ��hicki RE S 0 LVAD,,, Nat f the request of Walter Wiggins for XAr ' 6r 'curb cuts for the gas station to be located­at�-'the corner of Green and,Xypga"Streets be referred to the Traffic and Parking Committee with power to act upon. Carried :ritev -Io, iq, .�HATES MORAL ESTATES MOBILE'­HO1AE �0AU',"'PHAStS 12 1&'3 i ­*` )Clerk read a letter from the M� •ins Co7ty�`Heal_tff Department addressed' to IfelineT in rec!ards to inadequate coverage over,-,t,he 'garbage%east of the acres road'.' They are. . requiring Dr. Weiner to build a fence to prevent access to this area and in addition.the exposed area must be covered and .coa- pac-tp4 before development of Phase tWo'of this project. The Clerk passed around pidtures left by Dr. Weiner sh6wing the area ih-,question. In connection with this the Clerk read -a letter from Dr. Weiner's Attorhey,-'Fr6d 116 inste*n'stating that thetCity had leased this --I property from 1951 to-1.970 from th6,N6v,4'qof_Wein'ei family for use a$ a city dump. ;,In-1970 this,was terminated by order-of,the Tompkins County Health department,, at Tftch explained in detail the T*rl6th64'' in which, the closing should be done. In a recent investi- gation . approxiinate y five inadequate gatidri b�-t'he,tredith Delh%w"t I e�acres were'found tQ-have inadequa p _1 h cover. -over the garbage, area north of the 'transmission lines. r4r. Weinstein felt that-t,he department"of Publit,Nbrks,had*inEidvek't6nily missed this area when the dump was cl;sed therefore failing tb"meet the regulations of the Tompkins County Health Department; th6r-ormit to operate 'tht`isaia area and the pprmit under which.the City'6.p-di�ated. , Mr. Weinstein ask6d that thistii6ifWi be referred t , o the appropriate committee and after investigation by the City'spersonnel miei'with'him and Dr. weinor to discuss this matter. BynCovpn. Putney: sec6Adod by Comm. Clyneis' RESOLVED, that the letters from the 'Tompkins County Health Department and Attorney llein3teiT4 in regards to the exposed garbage at the old City dump, bereferred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study. Carried' 18 -2- November 8, 1972 i CALDWELL PROJECT: Mayor Conley reported that the final plans for the Rothschild, Caldwell Project ad een received with a final upset price. He was forwarding thesv"plans on to the engineers and architects for recommendation. Mayor Conley wanted all departments and Commissioners to see the plans before they were made public. The cost was less than anticipated. TIOGA STREET: Mayor Conley reported that the Board of Public Works was designated as the Commissioner of Highways in the Charter. He was asking the Board at this time to go on record as closing Tioga Street between Green Street and State Street. After --much discussion as to the legality of closing a street, opposition by people to close street..and the need for a traffic study of this area, By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Board of;;Public Works close Tio?a Street, from Green Street to State Street when the timor eomes; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the closing of Tioga Street be contingent on all contracts being signed. AYES: (4) - Ewanicki, Clynes, Putney (Mayor Conley exercised his privilege to -vote) N AYS: (2)�=J#ary' .,,Golder MRS. FRAN Z VARAK: The Clerk reported that he had written to Mrs. Varak's Attorney, E ward Abbott; advising him that the Board of Public''Works took under 'consideration the problems that existed and that the Superintendent had been•directed"to lake such corrective' measures as could be done with City forces. Two damage claim forms were also 'sent to m Mr. Abbott to be filled out and returned, to the Clerk to be filed with our ingurance carrier. DOWINTO!*4 DEVELOPMENT C%IMITTEE : The Clerk reported that Agda Osborn had notified the Board o a meeting lednesday, Novemnber 8, 1972, at.,,7:30 p.m. in'the Council Chambers.. This was a closed meeting of the Downtown Developmgn;t Committee, the Common Council and the Board of Public Works. ,• EAST SENECA STREET PARKING: Superintendent Dingman reported that as a result of a meeting ME D. Boardman Lees he had with the 'Chief of Police promulgated a 90 day .experiment for two hour parking at 410 E. Seneca Street:! r' ' ROUTE 13 & 96: Superintendent Dingman reported that he had gone to Albany with Mayor onley in regards to the status of.Route 134,96 bridge. He was informed.that .this would not,materialize under five' years.. It was not- on:'a regular program for-TV1idift0, , The City, has not indicated acceptance oftcorridor: The:City was urged'to adopt the resolution of Mr. Shub . A copy of the minutes of the Albany meetin,r►, was 'on file in the Superintendents office. STRAND THEATER BILL: By Comm. Ewanicki:, seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the time for payment of penalities of the current Theater be extended to November 22, in order to provide time for and for preparation by the staff of a recommendation with respect water bill of the Strand investigation of a leak to reduction of the bill. ` Carried EXPUNGED BILL: By Comm. Ewanicki:.,,Seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, h t Bill No. $018 to. Willis Hilker, be expunged in� the-arueunt df $234.38, Carried VERTICAL TURBINE PIYIP: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOEWD, that the contract for supplying one vertical turbine pump at the Filtration Plant for the Mitchell Street system in accordance with the: specifications of October 4, 1972, be awarded to Syracuse Supply Co. for their low bid of $3,493.00 Carried BID-' - CRAB APPLE TREES: Comm. Leary reported that bids were received for the furnishing afid planting of approximately. 200 crab apple trees in connection withithe memorial progra of the Garden Club as follows: White Nurseries, Inc.' $20.00 per unit, By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that subject to deposit with the City Clerk by the Ithaca Garden Club'of not less that $4,000.00, White Nurseries, Inc. be awarded the contract for furnishing and planting approximately 200 crab apple trees in accordance with the specifications of October 10, 1972, for its low bid of $20.00 each. " Carried BOARD 01 PULLiC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NOVEMBER 80 1972 8083 Finger maces Construction 12650 31.65 8084 Park & Sadd - G2120 7.20 8085 Roald Hoffman - G2120 7.20 8086 Donald burgess G2120 7.20 8087 Anthony Leonardo G2120 7.20 8088 Grigor Grigorov G2120 7.20 8089 Walker Smith G2120 7.20 8090 W. R. Woodin G2120 7.20 8091 Peter Torchia G2120 7,20 8092 Vinay Amegoakar G2120 7.26 8093 George Zonitch G2120 7.20 8094 Cornell University G2120 19,922.78 8095 Dr. Scheimberg G2122 21.45 8096 Immaculate Conception School G2122 14.62 8097 Mona Cascio G2122 14.62 8098 Ithaca College G2122 74.76 8099 lyaurice V. Marion F2140 146.72 8100 Charles Wilson F2144 15.00 8101 Richard Reinhart F41 11.37 8102 Lansing Water Dist. # 1 F2378 8.80 8103 Eastern hts. Inc. F2144 5.86 8104 Nellie F. Chase Est. F2144 5.86 8104 Nellie F. Chase Est. G2122 20,00 8105 Clarence Cleveland F2144 94.86 8105 Clarence Cleveland G2122 13.05 8106 Village of Cayuga fits, 12378 25e26 8107 James M. Ketchum F21.44 84.75 8108 hilda & John Turner F2144 167,25 8109 City of Ithaca F2650 46.26 8109 City of Ithaca G2650 54.85 TOTAL 202851.77 Water 643.64 Sewer20,208.13 APPROVED BY rINANCE CC�WIITTEE `7 10 � f 4700 Sectional Structures Inc. A1710 99.00 #701 N.Y.S. Electric & Gas A1710 3,648.00 #702 Omar Laplante A1750 67.20 #703 Miss Dole Cornell University A2655 6.00 #704 Richards Adjustment Service A2655 4.00 #705 Cornell University Myron Tayl?r Hall A2655 25.00 �lovember 8, 1972 BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS EMPLOYEE:. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, fhat,tNe Superintendent be authorized to work with the Youth nureau for the creation of one position in the City's compensation plan which would provide an employee to be assigned to the Youth Bureau during the months of November through April,`_incJusive and to be assigned to the Building and Grounds Division for assistance,,to the professional at the Golf Course during the balance of the year. (carried - 1., APP0INTPdENTS:-1,1,By ,CoMa. Putney: seconded by Comm. Clynes ; MOLVED, t t then followinitappointments in the Construction and Maintenance, nivision be approved: 1. Edward J. Bennett, a laborer at $2.S2 per hour, effective November 12, 1972 2. !`darren H. ??amforth, a truck driver at $2.90 per hour effective Nov.. J 2, 1972. Carried OFFICE __ AG RY.; Comm..;Pfitney reported that they were asking the Civil Service Commis n..to hQ,, 14,an•;open, competitive examination for the position of Office Manager. i AttoM.y= Ger*h. irsminded'-the Board that the Common CoLmci1, had requested in June of this year fl at .a(peomotiona.Y',exam be held for this position.:, Superintendent Dingman explained that the boalyd ,has th4fr'i?ht to hire those under °them' jur sdi•ction'. Attorney Gersh,,. C�a agreed with thus;. Mayan Onley explained that there were' qualified "people working for. -the -Ci.xy and felt that this+'should be promotional. Superintendent Dinm.nan said that no one �-' would be prevented from taking this examination and the request for an open competitive x exam decision laid"with the Civil Service Commission. By.,Comm. Putney; seconded by Comm. Golder .RE SOLVED, that the :Boe;r# of Publc Works request the Civil Service Commission to hold an open competitive examination for the position of office manager. Carried to IT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder �VED,.that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on, ,., audit abstract #21-1972, :be approved for payment and that the bills teceivabl.e be, approved and,o�rdered rendered. r Carried ,UNIVERSITY AVENUE AND,LIM STREET GUARD RAILS: Comm. Clynes reported that the request for guard rams on University Avenue an�TL2nn Street and been investigated by En Rineer Schligder. En4ineer,S4;hl,ieder reported that the need for protective fengIng for -the last 125 4t of.Un,iyersity Avenue before Linn Street is not imperative. The likelihood of an auto mounting the curb and going over the bank is remote. The area in question is on a straight portion of the street and lined with trees and brush. The area where an auto could invade the:yard is small. After some discussion Alderman Spano said that he felt that he car .:tu!airkg right off of University Avenue "on ,to .Linn Street were creating ,a problem as to $peed. Mayor Conley siad he would ask the,Chief of Police to have this area patroled more often to see if this could be reduced. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that,.the petition of the University Avenue-LinwStareet residents for a guard tall on the west,side,of the lower en4, of University.Avenue-at its intersection with Limn Street be denied. Carried CORNELL''.STREET Comm. Ewan icki.,,reported ; that brush was overhanfing Cornell Street on the west side and with the cars parking on the East side was creating a problem `in'that the brush scratched cars moving by. Superintendent Dingman Said that he would have this looked into. GOLF COURSE SIGNS: Alderman Meyer reported that the Common Council had referred the putting up of signs designating the Newman Gold Course, had-b.een re$rT^red 'to• the Board of Public !Yorks. THURSVN AVENUE HARKIt ,ig O,F CROSSWALKS: Alderman Meyer asked if the markinu df the cross- walks on Th urston Ave. had been done. Supt. Dingman reported that this had been done in s late October. NEWSPAPER RECYCLING: Afdf rman ileyer asked if the rack for newspapers had been'de6ded upon. Supt. Dingman reported that this would be part of the study foT*hewspaper Collecting .in 1972.; . . 111, RO Rm DICKENS PROPERTY:. Att'y. Gersh reported that the Common Council had declined to act upon"therequest for purchase of the Robert Dickens property as they felt that the corridor that,.,the State -was contemplating would go through this area and it would be better for the State to buy this than the City. The Council had sent this to the Planning Board for recomm p,daton 01, j p6, on the meeting was adjourned at 5-2S p.m. a BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting ,; - 4:00'-pdm. M. November 22, 1972 PRESENT: :. Mayor - Conley Commissioners (6) - Ewanicki, Leary,,Clynes, Putney, Golder, Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (3) - Spano, Wallace, Meyer, Assistant Controller -.Span Supt. of Public Works -:_Dingman City Chamberlain - Wright City Engineer - Schlieder Deputy City Clerk - Grey City Controller - Daley MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. DOWNTOWN BUS.INESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION: Stuart Lewis appeared before the Board and submitted a plan where .the downtonn businessmen' would - haste courtesy cards made up:.Xa..ba. inserted on the windshield of;.those..care that were in violation of meter parking. He asked that the Board of Public. Works approve this plan The tickets would be printed up by the merchants,. when a meterc.;aaid.found-a car in, violitfv►h 'at a meter she would put one of these cards.on the windshield.:Vhich could give- the violatbr an extra half hour of parking. On the next time around,z if this ticket wasstill ther4iv then she would replace it with a regular violation „ticket. The downtown businessmewf` would reimburse the city five cents for each card that would be,,used. -= By Commissioner Golder: seconded try Commissiondi"Clynes RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approve{bf the,plan of the Downtown Businessmen of giving,one=half hour".of free "park ing to iaeter violators to start as soon as`the tickets were available and r`, :. . - ` ' ` - BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Superintendent Dingman and the Chief of Police, Herson, work out the details of this program. . . w _._ .. Carried CHERRY STREET REPAVING" Mr. Edward RiCchell, President of Ithaco, located at 725 W. Clinton Street appeared before the Board and asked if Cherry Street could be paved south of Clinton Street as the pot holes were raising havoc with care. They employed 150 people at Ithaco which is quite some traffic. i Superintendent Dingm.66--reported 'th&t this :rg ting.wac...4o,-the Capital---Prejects­ Budget. Mr. Mitchell also asked permission to use the land beyond the Clinton Street barrier as parking for his employees: Superintendent;"bingnian said he would check on the legality of using it. BOLTON POINT: Mayot;'Conley''reported on �he- meeting of 'the Ad Hoc Committee in regards to Bolton Point and the'Ihlet.proposal. The next otep.'would be to meet with the Board of Public Works to discuss the project and the Iproblems. Copies had been sent to the Engineering Consultants to get their. comments. ' PAT HANNAN: Superintendent Dingman`reported'that�-'Pat Hannan was in the hospital for an operation and was coming along fine. He did not know however when he would be back to work. BIDS - SEWAGE PUMPS: Commissioner Ewanicki reported that the following bids were taken on November 20, 1972i"'f6r two sek�age pumps for the Pier, Road.Pumping--Station and were as follows: a. R. A. Bowed Co. $2,982 b. LeValle McLeod 4,730 c. MacCrea Assoc. 1,511 d. J. Andrew Lange 4,136 e. Gartnei'Equipment Cb. 2,554 f. Siewert Equipment Co. 2,905 The bids varied so much that they wbtuld not be' a4le- t,&-aware£ �tbe bida, until the next Board meeting. ' . GILES STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Golder reported that.the Capital Improvements Committee did not recommend the repairs to Giles Street Bridge for 1973. ":By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ledry RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to direct Modjeski and Masters to prepare construction drawings,•cost estimates, contract documents, and specifications for repairs to the Giles Street Bridge. ' Carried 3 2 -2- November 22, 1972 MRS. FRANZ VARAK: Engineer Schlieder reported that he. had investigated the complaint of Mrs. Varak and the'run off of water she was getting was.off of the Railroad right-of- way and the City was not responsible for this. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the City Engineer inform Mrs. Franz Varak's.attorney of his findings by letter. Carried CASS PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the time.for completion of the site work contract of Warren BrotYies'st_Roads Co. at Cass Park I''be extended to June 30, 1973, in accordance with the recommendai3i8'ri of: Consultant Mil er. - ,Carried SKATING RINK FENCE:! Comm. Leary reported that a fence was needed at the skating rink at Cass Park to preventt vandalism and to help with survelliance. Comm. Downing felt that the architects should have been consulted in regards to this, as there were other types of fencing available to conform with the complex rather than chain fencing. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request bids for a fence around the skating rink at Cass Park, and BE IT,FURTHER-RESOLVED, that,the Superintendent look into'other types of fencing than Chain link. Carried A. J. ECKERT REQUISITION #7: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that requisition #?..from A. J. Eckert in connection with the heating and ventilating work at Cass Park Swimming Pool and Skating Mink be approved in the amount of $1,100.00. Carried A.J. ECKEIT REQUISITION #11.:-By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that requisition #11 from A. J. Eckert for plumbing work in connection with -the construction of -the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the amount of $E1; OO.00. ' Carried TEf{EL ip I23C, : Conm.. Leary, reported that- Treeland, Inc. had presented requisition #2 for ciorfstructipg, Fore in connection with,Contract B at Cass Park Recreation Center in the,amount of $36,OL,9.00. This makes the total work performed to date, including retainage of $96�187.00 out of a total adjusted contract price of $307,701.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED,I„th¢t•_requisition #2 of Treeland, Inc. be approved in the amount of $36,019.80. Carried Y:,, G,. MILLER SERVICES: By Comm. Leary: 'seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED., that the bill of Consulting Engineer Miller for inspection services in connection v4th,the construction .of Cass Park Recreation Center through November 20, 1972, be approved in: the amount of $,2,, 629. 00. .. Carried ANTON J., EGNER ASSOCIATES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED,.,,that,the bill of Anton J. Egner. Associates for reimbursable expenses in connection with „the: inspe-ctio' n of .Cass Park Recreation .Center through November 15, 1972, be approved in the amount,, of,. $2,1.95. Carried ICE RESURFACER: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, •ghat the, bll,l of Frank J. Zanboni Co. €or ,one ,Model HDB, Ice Resurfacer, less re.talnage, be .approved in the, amgount of $11,208.60. Carried STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that ths.food concession of James Hallam at Stewart Park be extended for the 1,973 season, on the same te.ms.and,conditions as his present contract. Carried PLUCE HEADQUARTERS FENCE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by,Comm.,Putney RESOLVED, that..tte Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for a chain link fence at the Police parking area on the south side of West Clinton Street, and BE IT FURTHER RESObED, that the Police parking area'on"the north side of West Clinton Street be also included in the bid. Carried 2 2 -3- November 22, 1972 NATES FLORAL ESTATES:, Supt. Dingman reported that the City had fulfilled its agreement with the Weiner family when it discontinued its use of the City dump. The City had also complied with the mandates of the Tompkins County Health Department and said that the City of Ithaca's responsibility ceased at this point. By Comm'. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Dr. Weiner for additional fill at the site of the old City dump be denied. Carried ELEVATOR MAIN'TENAN E:.00NTRACT:.,: By Comm. Leary:..seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that'the adjusted service rate of the Otis Elevator Co. for maintenance of the elevator at Police Headquarters Building at $195.16 per month be approved. The question of the high cost of the contract plus a possible replacement of elevators in both Police Headquarters and City Halt was _disciussed-It was felt that this, should be tabled until it could be.00ked,'into for.possible replacement and done locally if -possible. By Comm. Clynes;:' seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that ihe'proposed contract with the Otis Elevator Co. be tabled until the next meeting. Carried JEFFREY BRAINARD: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED,'that Jeffrey Brainard be permanently appointed as Sewage Treatment Plant Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $5,732.00, effective November 26, 1972. Carried CHERI. A UHL:_ By Comm. Putney:, seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Cherl A. Uhl,be permanently appointed as Account Cleri�in the Construction and Maintenance Division at an annual salary of $4,614.66, effective November 26, 1972. Carried PARKING LOT C: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Capital'Project No. H890-110 be declared cemplete and 'the balance of $417.43 be released for reappropriation. Carried DONALD RYKEN: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that Donald"Ryken be provisionally appointed as Account Cleric in .the Water and Sewer Division at his present salary, effective November 26.,,,1972, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for the position. Carried T12ANSFERS - WATER AND SEWER DIVISION: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder :j: SO�VFD, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers in the accounts of the Water and Sewer Division: ,Account. GOM - Sewage, Treatment & Disposal,' Line: _418� Equip. Maint'.' $650 TO Account G8i30 -'Sewage Treatment & Disposal, Line 312 Equip. Parts & Supplies$650 Carried PROMOTIONS - CONSTIt1CTZON &.MAINTENANCE DIVISION: By Comm. Putney:_ se6nided by Comm. w ,Downing RESOLVED, that the following promotions in the Construction and Maintenance Division to the ,position of Laborer, Grade 11 at $2.52 per hour be approved, effective November 26, 1972: Gary France Duane Hundley Joe Leonard Carr iedr APPOINTMENTS - CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE DIVISION: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. ' Downing EESOLVED, that the following appointment in the Construction & Maintenance Division to Laborer, Grade 11 at $2.52 per hour, be approved effective November 26, 1972. John Beckman William Colon Roger Rose Carried 324 -4- November 22, 1972 AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Fiance Committee as listed on Audit Abstract #22-1972 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried LINDEN AVENUE PARKING METERS: By Comm. Downnng: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request for Alderman Gutenberger for additional parking meters on Linden Avenue be denied. Cat'tied WALTER WAGONER REQUEST: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the request of Walter Wagoner for a special parking privilege during,the Christmas season be denied. Carried RAMADA INN CURB CUTS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that the action of the Parking & Traffic'Committee approving curb cuts as agreed upon by Mr. Schlieder, the City Engineer, and the Parking & Traffic Committee at ' its meeting on November 15, 1972, be confirmed. Carried Cr )n. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Robert G. Grey, Deputy City Clerk Edward Conley,- Maygr BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Commissioners (5) - Ewanicki, Leary, Downing, Golder, Putney ABSENT: Commissioner (1) - Clynes pTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (6) - Wallace,,,BArber, Slattery, i4eyer, Spano, Schmidt Attorney - Gersh Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant S' ` of Public Works - Hannan, Assistant to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Engineer - Schlieder December 13, 1972 Controller - Wey Asst. Controller - Spano Environmental Comm.-Naditch Deputy City Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as recorded:by the'Clerk. ITHACA GARDEN CLUB: The Clerk reported that checks in the amount of $4,660.00 were received from the Ithaca Garden Club. $10000.00 for the planting of 50 flowering crab- apple trees to be planted in the spring by Whites Nurseries and $3,660.00 for trees, to be planted by Whites Nurseries as per contract dated October 6, 1972. BUS CONTRACT WITH WESTONS: Attorney Gersh reported that the Department of Public Works had arranged for the Transit System to incorporate Weston into their run starting January 1, 1973:- A Contract was prepared which releases the City from anyaction if anything happens'`while`"in the Westons Parking. Lot, giving the City perm _qs :on to ;advertise, etc. -Ylie Mayor -,now needed authorization to sign this caritract. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to execute a contract with Westons for the purpose of allowing the Transit System to stop at Westons, on their property. Carried DICKENS LAND: Attorney Gersh reported that the Common Council had asked him to contact Robert Dickens in regards to the land that he wants to sell to the City. BUS TOURS: Alderman Schmidt thanked the Board for the tour of the Capital Projects and thought it was very educational. Alderman Barber stated that Alderman Schmidt spoke for the rest of the Aldermen that were present. WATER POLICY: Comm. Ewanicki reported that the general policy of the Board for supply and distribution of water needed more study. Alderman Slattery hoped that the committee would investigate the possibility of joining the Bolton Point project over the other alternatives. Mayor Conley asked the committee to include the Ad Hoc committee on water and the Intergovernmental Committee in their discussions. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the following steps in regards to the general policy of the Board of Public Works with respect to long-range planning for the supply and distribution of water be referred to the Water and Sanitary Sewer Committee. a. The abandonment of the proposal to take water from Cayuga Inlet. b. The development of a capital project designed to insure a supply of raw water on emergency basis in the event of some failure in the source of supply. c. Assistance and encouragement of the Towns of Ithaca, Dryden and Lansing, and the Village of Cayuga Heights in an imediate effort to establish the administrative procedures to put them in the water business. Carried BIDS ON CHEMICALS: The following bids were received by the Clerk on December 11, 1972, as follows: cli -2- December 13, 1972 Liquid Liquid Liquid ..t4uid Caustic Sulphate *Ferric Sulphur_ Hydrated Coagulant NAME Chloride Soda of Alum. Chloride' Dioxide Lime Aim - Commercial Cheat. Prod: Monarch Chemicals Agway„ Inc. . American Cyanamid Ashland Chemical Holland Co. Allied Chemical Nyclor 19 pp; .en Indus. 10,928 12,432 10,256 13,425 8,925 1,012.50 3,890 18,133.13 4.13 Cwt. 9,075 1,042.50 17,563.12 13,290 18,145.00 ' 2,960 3,560 By.,Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bids for chemical requirements in the Water and Sewer Division be referred to the Water and Sewer Division for review and recommendation. Carried BIDS - SEWAGE PUMPS: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that bids submitted for the furnishing of sewer pumps for the Pier Road Pumping Station be rejected as follows: s. Gartner Equipment Co. - Does not meet specifications Siewert Equipment Co. - Does not meet specifications R. A. Bowen Co. - Incomplete ,,,McCrea Co. - Does not meet specifications AND,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract to supply two sewage pumps and appurtenant equipment for the Pier Road pumping Station in accordance with the specifications dated November 21, 1972, be awarded to J. Andrew Lang for the total price of $4,136.00. Carried STREET LIGHT-WESTWOOD KNOLL: Comm. Golder reported that a resident of Westwood Knoll had requested installation of a street light on that street. By .Comm. Golder: seconded by,Comm.'.Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the request of Mrs. Wooster for street lighting on Westwood Knoll be re- ferred to the Highway Committee for report and recommendation. Carried GILES.STREET_BRIDGEr,Pomm. Golder reported that Modjeski & Masters has begun work on the production ofengineering drawings and, -specifications for the repairs to the Giles Street Bridge. They have submitted a draft agreement for their services which provides for their payroll..costs;plus,17% multiplied, by 2, plus direct expenses for reproduction of plans and specifications and for travel and subsistence. It also provides that time spent by the principals of the company will be charged at $250 per day without markup. The estimated .maximum .fee :is By.Gomm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED,..that.the Superintendent be authorized to approve this"agreement on behalf of the Board of Public Works. . Carried RELOCATION OF WATER LINE - VINEGAR HILL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the relocation of the water line supplying Vinegar Hill which was made necessary by the construction of the Cass Park Recreation area be charged against the capital account for Cass Park. Carried ICE RESURFACER: By Cpmm.,Leary: seconded by'Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to approve payment of the 10%, which was withheld from the Zamboni Company pending completion of delivery. Carried e 260 1XII December 13, 1972 STREETER ASSOCIATES: By Comm. Leary: seconded;by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorizgdrtq. sign the Certificate of Completion, dated November 16, 1972, for Streeter Associates,_ Inc., General Contractor for the swimming pool at Cass Park. Carried A. J. ECKERT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm._ Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to sign the Certificate of Completion, dated November 16, 1972, from A. J. Eckert Co., heating and ventilating contractors on the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park. Carried _ MADISON ELECTRIC: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing. RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to sign the Certificate of Completion, dated November 16, 1972, from Madison Electric Co. for Electrical work done on the skating rink and swimming pool at Cass Park. Carried ANTON J. ECNER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the bill of Anton J. Egner Associates for reimbursable expenses in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park, be approved in the amount of $10.83. Carried CHAIN LINK FENGKBIDS: Comm. Leary reported that bids were received. by .the Clerk on December 11, 1972, for the construction of a chain link fence around the skating rink at Cass Park and for the construction of a chain link fence at the Hall of Justice, as shown below: Don Deets Fence Co. U. S. Steel Corp. -Cyclone Fence Sales Cook Fence Const. Co., Inc. Central Fence C. Y. Cushman, Inc. Skil-Bilt Fence Co., Inc. Hall of Justice 5,602.80 4,560.00 4,594.00 6,490.00 4,045.00 5,935.00 Cass Park 40109.90 3,370.00 3,272.00 4,985.00 3,955.00 4,580.00 By Comm., -Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bids received on December 11, 1972, for chairt link;feneing for the rink.,ax Cass Park and for the Hall of Justice parking lot be referred to the Dbildings and Grouiids'Committee for report and recommendation. Carried OTIS ELEVATOR CO. L CONTRACT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the price adjustment in the contract with the Otis Elevator Company for the maintenance of the elevator at the Hall of Justice Building be approved at the rate of $195.16 per month. Carried CAMPBELL ELEVATOR CO. CONTRACT: Comm. Leary reported that he was concerned with the operation of the elevator at City Hall. He had complaints from the Department of Social Services about the frequent breakdowns of the elevator. He asked the Suptertntendent to contact Campbell to see why it is consistly down and to find out if'it�cab .be taken care of. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing REw:_:,VED, that the contract of the Campbell Elevator Company for the maintenance of the elevator at City Hall be approved at the adjusted rate of $211.63 Carried WARREN BROTHERS CONTRACT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with Warren Brothers, site contractors for the north portion of Cass Park, which provides for the acceptance by the City of certain roadways, parking lots and walkways. Carried BOARD 01 PULLIC A ORKS PROCELDINGS ACCOUNTS RECLIVABLE DEC3ER 13, 1972 8110 Albanese Plumbing Co. G2122 16.00 Sill BurrisPlumbing& Heating G2122 16.00 $112 ➢onohue-Halverson G2122 13.00 8113 Hull'Heating & Plumbing G2122 9.00 8114 Northeast Plumbing G2122 56.00 8115 Wilson Plumbing & Heating G2122 5.00 8116 Henry Lower G2122 7.00 8117 bill Lower G2122 11.00 8118 Tom Jones G2122 18.70 8119 Mrs. Morris Angel G2122 18.70 8120 Morse Chain Co. G2122 37.39 8121 Helen Westervelt F2144 15.00 8122 Mildred Shurger F2144 15.00 8123 Robert H. Martin F2140 12.36 8123 Robert n. Martin F2144 17.60 8124 Mobil Oil Co. 12140 6.60 8125 Robert Shannon E2140 9.34 8125 Robert Shannon F2144 17.60 8126 Xastern Heights Inc. F2144 11.72 8126 Eastern Heights Inc. G2122 20,00 8127 George Visnyei F2144 14.78 8128 Tompkins County E2378 96.23 8129 Town of Ithaca F2378 113.20 8130 Ithaca College F2144 202.47 8131 City of Ithaca 12690 324.93 8132 Robert & Margaret Fitzgerald F'2144 105.65 8133 City of Ithaca F2655 3•02 8134 City of Ithaca F2655 567.66 8135 Jack Herman G2120 7.20 8136 Joseph Cardonia G2120 7.20 8137 Sam Peter G2120 7.20 8138 Huldah Mau G2120 7.20 8139 Willis S. Hilker G2120 7.20 8140 Northeast Plumbing F2650 6.90 8141 Francis Eagan G2122 37.39 8142 Joseph Ciaschi G2122 18.70 8143 Aurora Heights Inc. G2122 37.87 8144 Sharewell Garden Apts. G2122 22.25 8145 Streeter Assoc. F2140 24.15 8146 Lansing Water Dist. F2378 448.72 8147 Joseph Porter F2144 15.00 8148 Dr. Richard Selarno F'2144 15.00 8149 mrs. Ruth Rann F2144 15.00 8150 Walter Kamoromi 12144 85.04 8151 Gerald Seitz G2122 20.00 8152 Town of Ithaca F2378 342.95 8153 Ithaca College F2144 ,54.68 Page 2 8154 Baptist Church of Jeasus Christ 8155 Wm. Manos 8155 Wm. Manos 8156 Earl Carpenter 8156 Earl Carpenter WATER 3,080.75 SEWER 590.50 APPROVED EY I•INANCE COMMITTEE F2144 $ 99.90 12144 40.20 G2122 76.30 F2144 200.05 G2122 114.20 �C3671.25 78C 7o7 B. Mowatt A2690 207.37 707 70 R. Klotzsche A2690 62.35 T9$r 76(- F. Hoffman A2655 4.00 / lA al sl,,-!/ /- Zc: arc •' _ f 0 2 1 -4- December 13, 1972 TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfer in the accounts of.thg Superintendent. ;• ' From; ,,Account A1490 Office Supplies, Line'310 410.00. To . Account A1490 Office Equipment, Line 220 110.00 Carried APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the following appointments to the position of Laborer 1 at $2.43 per hour be made in the Building and Grounds Division and approved, effective December 1, 1972. a. John F. Sladich b. Robert E. Oaks Carried By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that,.the.following appointment in the Construction and Maintenance Division bn ,.approved ;as. -Laborer 11 at $2.52 `per hour, effective December 2, 1972. . a. David Livingstone Carried �1 TRANSFERS - WATER & SEWER DIVISION: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make.the following transfer in the .`. ac.counts of the Water and Sewer Division:. a. $1,5.09.00 from :;Witter Contingency to Water Streei'Impiovements (Capital Improvements) Carried AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #23-1972 be approved for payment and the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried DOWNTOWN BUSINESSMEN'S ASSOCIATION: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the action of the Board on November 22, 1972,. authorizing 1/2 hour free parking to meter violators be amended to show that it was to continue in.effect through December 23, 1972. 'Carried FENCING AT CASS PARK: Comm. Leary reported on the tour conducted last Saturday, the fencing surrounding the rink at Cass Park had the puck imprints in it and wanted to know if this was acceptable. Superintendent Dingman replied that he does not approve of this and the responsibility remains with the contractor. Comm. Ewanicki reported that Lynah Rink had this same problem and they had to resort to spot-welding to keep the pucks in. Superintendent Dingman said that Herculite glass could be had but meant a change in the design and Common Council makes the changes. Approximate cost of the Herculite would be in the neighborhood of $20,000.00, and might be 50% reimbursable. He felt that we should get as much experience as possible before deciding this issue. PARKING ON HOOK PLACE: Alderman Barber reported, that cars were parking on both sides of Hook Place, making it difficult for cars and buses to get through this area. He asked the Parking and Traffic Committee to look into the idea of parking on one side of the street only. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Alderman Barber for parking on one side of the street only on Hook Place be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee. Carried GLASS PICKUP: Alderman Meyer reported that the Environmental Commission -had requested the Common Council at its December meeting to expand the glass pick up from one day a week to --five days a week. The Council had referred this letter to the Board of Public Works for their recommendation and for earliest implementation of a five day pickup. The resolution passed by the Board in July expires on January 1st and the implementation should start at this time. Alderman Meyer read the prepared statement of John Russell in regards to Challenge Industries. 1. Present contract with City expires December 31, 1972 2. Challenge is prepared to pick up glass for all the City on a five-day per week basis provided: 1. The City will provide a truck 2. The City can provide 4-6000 square feet of space for handling e'41 -5- December 13., 1972 3. Some facts and figures 1. One ton of glass is equivalent to 6-:6 c#bit yards of land -fill. 2. Since the program started, Challenge has shipped over 600r;000 lbs. or 300 tons of glass which is equivalent to over 1900 cubic yards of land fill. 3. If our trucks hold as, much as 10 cubit yards; this is equivalent to 190 trips to the land fill area. 4. If the average cost of a trip to the land fill area is $55.00, the value of 190 trips is $10,450.00 5. From Challenges view point,_'this provides work for 12 - 15 handicapped people who. otherwise might. not work." 6. Thatcher Glass pays us $20.00 per ton which helps"support:rhe program. 7. Thatcher Glass will take all the glass we can provide. Our handling of glass is excellent because of the separation by colors. Mr. Hugh Corrigan of Challenge Industries spoke in behalf of Challenge Industries and stated the-period•.fromiiarch to December 13th, Challenge had processed 300 tons of glass. Challenge had reache4lits limit where.they needed more'space and transportation. Challenge has the knowhow and the manpower and isready to go if the City will support Them. Attorney Gersh felt that the Board should come'up with specifications for a job of this nature. The City does contract out other phases of City operations and this should go out to bid to make, . it legal,.,, By Comm. Putney.: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the resolution of the Common -Council on December 6,th:and other pertinent information be sent to the Board of Public Works immediately, and BE IT FURTHER -,,RESOLVE?, that this information be sent to the Hishtieys, Street Lighting and Refuse Committee for recommendation and implemermation on the s4iject of glass recycling. On motion the meeting, was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Robert G. Grey, Deputy City Clerk Edward J` onley,¢Mayor Carried W T_ U BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK - Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. December 27, 1972 PRESENT: Mayor - Conley Com*issioners (6) - Golder, Clynes, Leary, Putney, Ewanicki, Downing OTHERS PRESEITT: Aldermen (5) - Spencer,,Barber, Spano, Wallace, Meyer Attorney-.Gersh Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Building Commissioner - Jones Engineer - Schlieder Deputy City Clerk Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting as recorded by the Clerk were approved. WALTER GEE: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Walter Gee requesting that a tree be planted at'the Newman Golf Course in memory of Walter Gee, a former Alderman. Friends of Walter Gee'had contributed $60.00 for this purpose and if more money was needed Mrs. Gee would make up the difference. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Mrs. Walter Gee for a tree to be planted at Newman Municipal Golf Course in memory of Walter Gee be referred to the Building3and Grounds Committee. Carried .2ffL0YEE:PA ING: The Clerk read a letter frox.Jonathan Meigs, the Planning Director, ... NG, stating that the Planning Board at its December 19, 1972, meeting had passed the following resolution, "that the Common Council and the Board of Public Works be asked to work out a method to alleviate the employee parking problem." It was reported that City Hall employees w+ere.not able to find parking which is either accessible or cheap enough to be acceptable - within the neighborhood of City Hall. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki RESOLVED, that the letter from the Planning Director in regards to employee parking be referred to the Parking,and Traffic Committee. Carried BIDS: ,y Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVEp, that the contract for supplying the annual chemical requirements of the Water and Sewer Division in accordance with the specifications of November 21, 1972, be awarded as follows: a. Coagulant Aid to Commercial Chemical Product Co. for its low bid of $.296.per lb. b. Hydrated Lime to Agway, Inc. for its low bid of $38.90 per ton. a. Liauid Sulphur Dioxide to Monarch Chemicals, Inc. for its low bid of.$13,.56 cwt. d. FerrLe-g for-i e-to Monarch Chemicals, Inc. for its low bid of $5,95 cwt. e. Liquid Sulphates _eof Alumina to Holland Company, Inc. for its low bid of $73.95 per net ton. f. Liguid�CM,tic Soda to Ashland Chemical for its low bid of $4,13 cwt. g., Liquid Qilgiine to Nycl.or, Inc. for its low bid of $128.20 per ton. Carried GLASSY RECYCLING:. Comm. Clynes reported that the resolution sent to the Board of Public Works from•. the -Common Council for recommendation and implementation for gl4os recycling had been sent to,the Highway Committee and they had arrived.at the following: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Highway Committee recommends that the Common Council be requested to provide $1,100.00 in the refuse collection budget to provide for the continuance of collection S of recycleable glass in.A portion of the city by Challenge Industries through the months of; January and Februasy, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorired.,to prepare for the purchase of a truck and the allocation of space for city wide glass pickup in cooperation with Challenge Industries. Carried -2- December 27, 1972 NEWSPAPER COLLECTION: Comm. Clynes reported that a staff meeting had been held in regards to this item and the following report was drafted: REPORT OF SEPARATE COLLECTION OF NEWSPAPER At a staff meeting attended by Commissioner Clynes, Asset. to the Superintendent Dougherty, Construction & Maintenance Foreman,Irvin, and the Superintendent, the following information was developed with respect to the separate collection and disposal of newspapers} 1. That it was not practical to place special racks or other accommodations on the existing refuse collection truck for the separate collection of newspapers. 2. That it would require approximately 42 1/2 hours per week with a driver and two laborers to collect the paper separately. 3. That assuming the householders placed 6 daily and 1 Sunday newspaper at the curb, this would average 5 lbs: of paper per week per house. 4. The total.weight_Assuming 50% of householders cooperated would be 6 tons. 5. The gross income to the City from the 6 tons of newspapers would be $36 per week. 6. That the cost of the truck and driver, not including overhead and fringe benefits would be $750 per week. It was also brought out that several charitable organizations within the City depend on newspaper collections with volunteer labor as a method of raising large portions of their annual budget.. These charitable organizations prov3deservices to the City and to others which might be jeopardized if they lost this source of income. There are many operational problems such as a place to store the paper, the problem of keeping the papers dry while waiting collection, and the problem of assuring a continuous market for the paper. The group determined that it was neither economicalior in the interest of the City to provide for separate collection of newspapers at this time. December 11, 1975 By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Leary _ n RESOLVED, that a report on the collection of newspapers, dated December 13, 1972, be approved by this board and referred to the Common Council. Carried WESTWOOD KNOLL STREET LIGHTING: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that street lighting be provided on Westwood Knoll in the same manner as it is provided in other residential streets of the city. Carried A.J. ECKERT CO. PAYMENT - PLUMBING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Bwanicki RESOLVED, that certificate for Payment No. 12 (final) of A. J. Eckert Company for plumbing work in connection +with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the amount of $3,479.75. Carried A.J. ECCKERT CO. PAYMENT - HEATING AND VENTILATING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that certificate for Payment No. 8 (final) of A. J. Eckert Company for heating and ventilating work in connection with the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink at Cass Park be approved in the amount of $1,400.00, Carried TREELAND, INC.: Comm. Leary.reported that Treeland, Inc. has now completed 39% of their total adjusted contract of $315,274.00 and they have presented a requisition for payment of work completed through December 22nd. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Clynes RESOLVED, that payment of Requisition No. 3 from;Treeland, Inc. for site development work in connection with the construction of the south portion of Cass Park be approved in the amount of $27,225.00 Carried WARREN BROTHERS COMPANY PAYMENT: Comm. Leary reported that Warren Brothers had completed $144,367.50 or 692 of their total adjusted contract price of $209,540.45 on the North portion of Cass Park. bOAhD OF PUBLIC WUTiS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RLCEIVABLE DECEMBER 27, 1972 8157 Albanese Plumbing Co. G2122 12,00 8158 Eurris Plumbing; & Heating G2122 40.00 8159 Donohue -Halverson G2122 15.00 8160 A. J. Eckert Co, Inc. G2122 58.00 8161 Deforest Furman G2122 8.00 8162 Hull Heating & Plumbing 62122 6.0p 8163 Northeast Plumbing G2122 17.00 8164.. Roger Morusty G2122 15.00 8165 Aurora heights Inc. G2122 44.50 8166 block 99 Inc. F2144 16.03 8167 Town of Ithaca F2378 21.80 8168 Steve Zifchock F2144 6,50 8169 Mrs. Folsom Estate r2l 29.68 8170 Hartford gills 6;ater Dist, 1'2378 9.16 8171 Ithaca College 1-2144 449.42 8172 Town of Ithaca_ F2378 142.77 8173 Village of Cayuga. heights F2378 49.35 8174 Dryden tnater Dist # 1 F2378 149.67 8175 Fawn of Lansing F 2378 31.65 8176 Lansing Water Dist # 1 F'2378 335.06 8177 Village of Cayuga heights F2690 31.88 8178 Lorenza Daga F2144 107,70 8178 it " G2122 203,80 8179 City of Ithaca Y2655 5.36 8180 City of Ithaca F2655 534.49 TOThL 2339,82 Water 1,920.52 Sewer 419,30 APPROVED EY r INANCE COM ITTFE -3- December 27, 1972 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that payment,.of Requisition No. 3 from Warren Brothers for site work in connection with the development of the North portion of the Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the amount of $24,813.22. - Carried CARL RIBBLE MEMORIAL: Comm. Leary reported that the employees of Morse Chain.Company had presented the city with a check of $77.00, to be used in the City of Ithaca tree' planting program as a memorial gift in honor of the late Carl Ribble. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the board accept this memorial gift of the employees of Morse Chain in honor of the late Carl Ribble to be used in its tree planting program of 1973 and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to address a letter of thanks to the Morse Chain employees with a copy to Mrs. Ribble. Carried BIDS - CASS PARK FENCING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that all bids received on December 11, for the purpose of furnishing and indtalltng chain link fencing atthe Cass Park Pool, be rejected and the Clerk directed to notify bidders of this action, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract for constructing chain link fencing at the Hall of Justice in accordance with the specifications of November 4, 1972, be awarded to C. Y. r� Cushman,'Inc. for its low bid of $4,045.00. p¢, Carried ITHACA GARDEN CM*. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Conan. Downing O'LVED, that.•this board accept with thanks the gift of $1,000.00 from the Ithaca Garden Club for the planting of 50 flowering crab apple trees In the Old Brindley Street area of the 'Flood ProtePtion'Channel to commemoration of the Clubs 50th Anniversary. Carried ByComm. Leary: seconded byr Comm. Downing RESOLVED,,,.that the board accept with thanks the gift of'$3,660.00 by the Garden Club for the ;planting of flowering crab apple trees on and near the bank of the Flood Control Protection "Project in the vicinity of Floral Avenue. (These trees are the result of donations by various persons.for memorial trees). Carried By"Comp. 4ary: seconded by comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be. authorized to take such actions as are necessary to cause this planting to be done in accordance with a contract previously let to White Nurseries. Carried APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that James Shelton be appointed as a Maintainer in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $2.80 per hour, effective December 18, 1972, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Edward T..Park be appointed as a Bus Driver at,$3.10 per hour, effective,January 2, 1973. Carried AUDIT;- By Comm. Putney., -"seconded by Comm,'. Golder RESOL' ED,'.that the biili'Audited and approved,by the Finance Committee, as listed on `Audit Abstract #24-1r972,`be approved for payment and' the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried MICHAEh J.,LEARY: By Comm. Putney:. seconded by Comm. Clynes RE.,SOLUT10N WHEREAS, Michael J. Leary will complete eleven years of exemplary service at Commssioner of,.Pub4s'Works, ,during which time he has served as Chairman of t'ke Bnildiegs and, Ground$ Committee and other important committees, and WiH VAS. Mike has served the community on the Board of Education foi"nixie years; as odj Red ;Cross Disaster Chairsan for six years.; as a member of the Board of He- filth; as a director and;organizer.of the C.Y.O., and ,WHEREAS, Mike continues to serve the County in the Board of Repiesintatives with over nine years service, and has accepted many duties with the hospital over the years, -4 December 27, 1972 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board and; the Staff express their formal thanks and appreciation for Mike's devotion:tQ.his City and his Community; for his leadership, always in the interest of the public; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting, and a copy thereof presented to Mike. THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Richard Putney John Ewanicki Arthur Golder John C. Clynes William Downing Robert O. Dingman Pat Hannan John Dougherty Howard R. Schlieder December 27, 1972 Unanimously Carried Comm. Leary responded with the following statement: It is for me at this last meeting that I have a tinge of regret in terminating my services on this Board and the City of Ithaca. It was eleven years ago this month that I was appointed to this Board to fill the unexpired term of Judge James Clynes, who was designated to be City Attorney, and in 1967 I was apminted by Mayor Johns for a six --year term. When I was first appointed, I was new in government and I was desirous of becoming % knowledgeable:in-the machinations of. City government. Lean say that it was frustrating, challenging but very worthwhile and I prepared myself fvr the work that was:require.d. It was a long and tedious undertaking but I am of the opinion that I..was benefited by what I learned and was able to cope with the many problems that were presented to.the Board for the best interests of the taxpayers of our city.' During that time I had the advice of our professionals;the four mayors in office, members of the Board.,and Aldermen. It has been my experience that I found the BPW were and are the,imost dedicated public spirited citizens of our community. They are bi-partisan who voluntarily, unsalaried gives— of their time, energy and knowledge to make this a progressive city. It disturbs me that principles and standards for which this Board has fought for years are being questioned. However, we -have always, -done our duties as set forth in the Charter, and we have had high '- respect mid praise from our citizenry. ' In -my years on the Board, I can truthfully say that I have never seen a problem solved on political grounds and I am proud of that record.. ' I woul.d!like:to.thank our professionals whose advice I sought and utilized in making any decisions that:req,uited expertise. To Bob Dinman, Pat Hannan, Jack Dougherty, Howard Schlieder, Bob Grey -and his predecessor George Blean and their staffs, I an deeply grateful and the memories of working with such a fine group will last with me always. I have indeed been honored and privileged to have worked and shared the warmth and the friendship of their kindness. To the present members of the Board -.I have enjoyed our relationship and that, goes for the Aldermen. I hope that in the future you bbth will work in;elgse harmony,so that we will have a city government that will be a credit to you. For me these eleven years have beep7a rewarding adventure. GOLF COURSE: Alderman Spano asked that a progress report be made on the wgrk at the Newman Municipal Golf Course as he was disturbed with news that the work that has been done and the work that should have been done has too great of a spread. He once again asked that a progress report be given on the Newnan Golf Course. Mayor Conley felt that due to vandalism at.the golf: coarse that a chain or some method of blocking off the road to the golf course should be.andertaken. He asked the City Attorney to look into the legality of blocking off, this road. CASS PARK: Comm. Leary reported that two weeks ago_ he had questioned the fence 4round the skating rink at Cass Park and the situation was nosy worse. Iica asked if it.wQuld have the Herculite in the future to take care of this. Comm. Leary also reported that he had. complaints that the kids were not allowed to skate if hockey was going on and wondered if the rink was made.for _the public or for hockey players_. Alderman Wallace responded that th.2 rink is for public skating and the Yonth Bureau Was, looking into the situation. .„ Aldermaq Meyer reported that the walks outside of the rink Were =Wdy and in bad shape. She felt that the walks needed stone for a temporary base or else Christmas trees could be used to alleviate this situation. On motion the meeting was a jo ned at 4:45 p.m. l ._ ,'� Dep. City Clergy_ -i. 'Mayor