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1 Highways, Street ,
Lighting-, Refuse
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AR. HUGH,CORRIGAN, Director of Glass Recyclinl for Challenge Industries appeared
before the Board. Mr. Corrigan remarked that elle to the -energy crisis that Challenge
Industries has been unable to get heat, for the City -owned building used by Challenge
Industries•fbr theirIGlass Recycling Program. Mr. Corrigan said that Challenge could
no longer let the: handicapped adults work in, the building without heat. Mr. Corrigan
commented that Challenge is continuing to pick up and stockpile the glass on the
property, but is fast becoming a serious mess, and=e'entually'a health'hazard.,/?
Mr. Corrigan said that he could see three alternatives;'one is to-get°heat in the
building;two, .is. for Challenge to get afidther building that has heat;' three, is
that Challenge stop the.whole Glass..Recycling~Program. Mr. Corrigan remarked that
the Public Service Commission:has placeda moritorium on the installation of gas
heat in industrial buildings. Mr. Corrigan said that the Gas & Electric'Company has
said,that in order to put heat into the building, Challenge must have an alternate
source of heat, or receive an.exception from the State Public Service Commission.
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Alderman Meyer spoke in favor -of continuing the Glass Recycling Program..
:After discussion on the floor by the Board, the following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works request 'of 'the Public Service'Couthiission
` in Albany, special permission and consideration for obtaining fuel necessary,
BE IT FURTHER :RESOLVED, That the request for up to $3,500.00 in costs be submitted
to the appropriate committee of Common Council for its consideration and appropriation
and that the Tompkins County Board of Representatives be contacted regarding partici-
pation, .-.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works Building Committee look into
the question of an alternate building with heat that could be made available, and
report back ;atthe next meeting of the Board.
AYES: (4)
NAYS: (1) - Clynes
Carried
CHALLENGE INDUSTRIES:, Alderman Meyer. reported on, activity that:. has_ taken place in
regard to Challenge, Industries. Mr. Salerno has gone to New York to, talk to the,
Fedprmi Government to see if he could get some help. Alderman Meyer said she had
Ween in touch with Albany and they have been receiving a lot of letters about
people's concerns to make sure this effort is continued. Alderman Meyer said she
called A.ssemblymanConstance Cook's Office ands ;she has .wr-i-tten a letter and has;.
given it to :Mr...Salerno who - went to Albany, today, to talk; .to the Public Service .,
Commission. The Public, Service Commission isthe commission that has to give the
exemption and perhaps with the progress ,report. from Mrs. Cook they will grantthe
exemption. Alderman Meyer suggested that the Board take action to send,a.complementary
letter to the Public Service Commission to ;back up',Mrs. Cook,. n
Mayor; Conley reported that he had already taken care of this .matter.
Hugh Corrigan - Contract Specialist of Challenge Industries - appeared before the
Bourn to bring the board up to date on the City of Ithaca and Challege Industries •
Glass Plant at the foot of Third Street. Mr. Corrigan passed out memos to the Board
members as follows: _
September 11, 1974
Fort B.P.W. meeting 9/11/74
Subject:City of Ithaca Challenge Industries
Glass Recycling Plant - Foot of Third Street
1. :Additional electric power required --enlarge service to:
120/240 Volt 3 phase 300 amp. City-of;Ithaca to pay for from Federal
Sharing Funds.
2. Estimated cost of Utilities:
A. Electric (approx. $1,020.00 yr.)
B. Propane for Heaters (approx. $2,400.00 yr.)
C. Water & Sewer ??
Rev.:nue
3. It is suggested that Challenge Industries pay for electric power consumption
and propane. City of Ithaca is asked to pay for water and sewer services.
Mr. Corrigan said that for the coming year. they are going to•need-additional' power
input to the building. Mr. Corrigansaidthey were suggesting ..that as far as
utilities go .Challenge Industries ,will pay for the. consumption of electric pwoer, the
consumption of propane for heating: the. building..Mr... Corrigan •said they were asking- -
the City if they would. pay thewater and .s.ewer charges. Mr.. Corrigan said that. Mr...
Dingman and the new director, of,, Challenge•:Industries had a meeting.. and the plans are,
•to ask the Attorney for the City to all meet and draw up a formal- lessor/lessee
agree-
ment,;which they will take up at a future date.:
Federal Revenue Sharing FundsComm.. Clynes in-allocateag Federal Revenue
Sharing Funds in the 1974 budget, Common.: Council provided•$27,065 for glass recycling
as follows:
Glass crusher $ 6,325
Belt conveyors 3,600
Lift conveyor 2,200
Support & loading hoppers 1,200
Freight .. 650
Erection: 2,500
Stora_e Bins 000
Facility equipment
Washing tank
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960 ;,OV,0/ . .
They also included $3,600 for renovation and adaptation to the City=owned facility
to accomodate this equipment. -
Challenge Industries Lease Agreement: By Comm. Clynes: seconded. by. Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Attorney for the City be-authorized-to•work with the Superintendent,
and Challenge Industries to prepare allease agreement setting forth the terms of
Challenges' occupancy and use of city'grounds'and'facilities in connection with glass
recycling.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorizedto instal eat and power
in the building.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bias on the
glass crusher.
Carried
By Comm. Clynes: seconded-by"Comm. Ewanick — - J
RESOLVED, That the letter from Challenge Industries Item 2C Water and S wer be re-
ferred to the Water and Sanitary Sewer Committee. •1(
Carried.
Challenge Industry Water and Sewer: Z ��
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the City agree to continue to supply ater and sewer
facilities without charge to the building being use by Challenge Indust-
ries as a glass recycling 'plant..'
Carried
Discussion took place regarding a report from_
_Ch,allenge Industries on
their progress with glass recycling which the Board has not received.
Comm. Ewanicki suggested that the Clerk write'a letter to Challenge
Industries requesting that the Board get information on the glass
recycling operation by the B.P.W. meeting of the 23rd of October, 1974.
Letter From Challenge Industries:
City Clerk Rundle read a letter from Mr.. Hugh Corrigan from Challenge
Industries as follows:
Nr. Joseph A. Rundle
City Clerk
City of Ithaca
Ithaca, NY
October 14, 1974
Dear Mr. Rundle,
This is to acknowledge your letter of October 8th. ..
Challengg.Industries has been without the services of an accountant for
several weeks. We are. in .the process of, interviewing applicants for the
position.
It will not be possible for us to'have a P and L statement ,for the October
23rd meeting.
Just as soon as we are straightened around, we will furnish this statement
to the Board of Public Works.
' Yours very truly,
,Hugh Corrigan .
Contract Specialist
REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY
Attorney for the City Shapiro reported that as to the Challenge Industry
City owned property lease, it has been reviewed by Challenge Industries
attorney and the City will probably be in a position to execute the lease
in the near future. 6.44-
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TAYLOR PLACE EXTENSION: ,Comm. Clynes read a letter to the Board as follows:
City of Ithaca-.
Dept. " of - Public Works
Att: John Clynes
Dear Mr. Clynes:
It :has come to my attention the Dept. of Public Works'•has cancelled a propbsed
exterltion bf Taylor Place due to lack of activity.
tn.June,1973, I purchaseda plot of ground from John Lajza with the 'intention of
developing specifically along Taylor Place. I am in, the process of havi.g the
final engineering drawings completed for, the street and sewerage in preparation
ofssubmitting a final plan. to the City. I have been informed today by T. G. Miller,
my engineer, these drawings will be completed approximately Jan. 28th.
Ituras my hope we would have all necessary permits and approvals by early Spring,
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Therefore I request the.extention of this street be reinstated:
Sincerely,
Robert E. Knorr
134 West Haven Road
Ithaca, New York
By-Comm.JClynes : _seconded by .Comm. Ewanicki i
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works once gain request -funds from•, the
Common,- Council to complete Taylor Place ,extension. •
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RESOLUTION - GASOLINE EMERGENCY - MONTH OF FEBRUARY
Supt. Dingman requested that the Board pass the following resolution:
By Comm. Goler: seconded by Comm. Ballini
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in gasoline supply
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorirzed, during the month of
February, to purchase gasoline on the open market at such prices and in such quanities
as he is able to do so. Carried
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By Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
Resolved, That the proposed revised contract with the NYS Electric & Gas Corporation
for furnishing street lighting be referred'tothe Highway`'Commttee:`
Carried
HIGHUAYS STREET LIGHTIWG AND REFUSE COMMITTEE: By Comm. Golder: seconded by
Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute on behalf of the
city, an agreement with the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. providing for street
lighting within the City of Ithaca. J 7
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(Meigs - Public Works maintenance garage
By Comm. Clynes, eeconded by Comm. Baldini
Resolved, That this Board formally request the Planning Board to make available
the services of Ass't. Planner Meigs on a 3-day week basis in the months of
March, April and May, to work under the direction of the Superintendent in pre-
! paring a study of the needs and siting of a Public Works maintenance garage.
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Comm. Stein reported that the Planning Board approved the request of the BPW for the
services of Jonathan Meigs to help in doing some work in the site location of the
proposed maintenance garage.
Mr. Dougherty reported that Jonathan Meigs of the Planning Department has been
conducting a survey as to the needs of the parking in the City with respect
to the garage facility. Mr. Dougherty said that he would like to present
it to the Board, as a committee of the whole. Mr. Dougherty said that he would
like to have the Board meet a week from today, as a committee of the whole,
to receive the report and beforehand Mr. Dougherty will have sent out to each
Board member a resume of the major items on the report.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Board meet on Wednesday, July 31, 1974 as a committee of
the whole to receive the report from Jonathan Meigs on the
Garage Facility for the City of Ithaca. c=am-r-n.l ed
Mr. Jon Meigs read a summary of Major Findings regarding a new garage facility
as follows:
DRAFT
City of Ithaca Public Works Maintenance and Storage Facility Study
Summary of Major Findings.
The following are the principal results of an extensive study, begun in March,
of the need for improved facilities for the City's Construction and Maintenance
Division. The study included considerations of the feasibility and desirability
of consolidating city agencies or functions in a potential new facility, and of
the extent to which the city might provide for expanded local transit operations.
These findings are drawn from the more detailed. findings listed in the report,
based on the data discussed in the supporting text.
Recommendations of the study are contained in a separate section.
1. An improved new vehicle maintenance and storage facility for the city is
highly desirable.
2. As for the question of consolidation, the main potential lies within the
D. P. W.: it appears from this study that the function of maintenance and
repairs of much of the city inventory of standard vehicles and power
equipment could feasibly and desirably be assumed by the C & M Div. in
a new facility. In the main, this would involve vehicles and equipment
of the W & S and Parks Division, which if phased in over a period after
construction of a new facility, should result in savings of city resources.
3. Except for preventive maintenance on standard passenger -type vehicles,
it would not be desirable to assign Police or Fire vehicle -maintenance
to the -C & M Div., to be accommodated in a new facility.
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4. The existing C & M facility iainadequatetothe division'azequirements.
And no economically suppottableimprovements would -overcome its.
deficiencies in the areas of function, physical and working conditions,
and employee facilities.—Onlytheability of thejlivisioes
employees has permitted.the-performance of its operational mission •
without serious problems, and it would be unrealistictqexpect:that
such a situation could continue- much beyond the timp-thatit would
_ take to proVide.areplacement facility. After suchinterim periOd„only '
one ot _two of the existingbuildings-perit retention for continued
use.
5. The replacement -facilityproposedin,1967:hasample,capacitY to accommodate
the projected demanda.pf,,the Hipix,.-9- but some modifications. in. plan
are,depirable in otderto improve,Ahp_facilityla,functionality.,
6. The proposed facility has shortcomings as far as design of any public
structure is_concerned,•particularlTaa-tegard-the 'prominence of its
A:ToPosP4,sitP*-:- ..1.-
7. There are two viable sites for the proposed facility. The one .
originally proposed, on Third Street Ext., is owned by the city and is
more than adequate in terns of space. The alternative, a vacant block
adjacent to the C & M - W & S Complex at First & Franklin, as adequately
ized, espeUally"in. CombinatiOn'with-the'remainderof the-atimplex, is
more'aCtedeible,-'an&effeid thelDenekiia-.Of-proximityto tho'other':
activities. •
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8. Before completion of the current area transit Study, itA:ao y'possible
t� conClUde:thae:the'citY'sapace'needdand vehicle maintenance capability r
will be adequately provided for in the proposed facility,,. for the • '
immediately foreseeable future. Should the transit study recommend
a substantially expanded system, either under the city's control or that
of an intermunicipal authority, extensive rethinking of the facility
design would be necesParY.thOrderZtO_aCConiModate the
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increase in vehicles and space required.
Mr. Neigs commented that the findings of the report led to the following
recommendations:
RECOMMENDATIONS
1. That a new vehicle maintenance -and storage facility, basically similar to
the one proposed in 1967, be built for the city Construction and•Maintenance_
Division as soon as possible.
2. That the pla*of-the faCility'be-dlightly.Modified along'the lines Of
suggestions contained -in, -this report,-in'ordert6 improve its fUnctiOnality.
3. :Ththe architectural designa'the'faCilitybe revised along- the'Iines
of one of the suggested alternatives contained herein, in order to reflect
favorably bh•thecity-in terns Of Massing'andliropottiond, suitability to tS
site and location, and governmental Image.. • -
4. That the faciliO•be'loCated'on the site'at First and Franklin Streets.
5. That someYof the City"d vehicle maintenance activities, as discussed in,
this study, be consolidated in the new facility, unless the. recommendations Of
the current area transit study result in a determination by the city that the
potential capacity not required by -C & M shailbe reserved for the city's :
participation in an Area Transit-SysteM.
6. That in the event consolidation of vehicle maintenance acti ities takes
place, associated stocks and administrative functions be consolidated.
7. That stocks of bulk materials common to city operating agencies, such as
asphalt, sand, gravel and lumber be consolidated in order to better utilize
space and reduce duplication of stocks.
S. That in the event two or more years shall elapse before the C &M
Division has moved the bulk of its operation to the new facility, minimal im-
provements be made to the existing facility, including:
a. provision of a small hot water heater for the female employees'
toilet;
b. provision of a toilet in the laborers' locker room;
c. repair of holes and damaged areas in all buildings;
d. painting at least the outer walls of all buildings except the
office building; and
e. such other improvements as may be or become necessary and desirable
to insure safe and attractive working conditions in the interim.
9. That as soon as possible after completing the new facility the low
buildings along First & Franklin be demolished, as well as the
present office building and the materials storage building if
determined excess to city needs; and that the area thus cleared be
treated as necessary to avoid its becoming an eyesore.
10. That the expressed needs of the Water & Sewer Div. for garage and
storage space be ccommodated, insofar as priority, absolute need, and
availability of facilities and space dictate, according to the following
scheme: _
a. Modify the old Gas Co. building to make more efficient use of the
volume available;
b. Convert the space presently occupied by the Sign Shop after it is
moved to the new facility;
c. In conjunction with other operating agencies, develop aplan for
allocation and utilization of space and facilities vacated by the
C & M Div. in its move from its existing quarters;
d. Build or convert, facilities, and locate storage areas as required
within the present W & S compound and yard, in order to better
utilize the space available.
11. Build storage facilities for the Parks Div. and Youth Bureau in Cass Park,
as recommended by BPW Commissioner Golder, and upon determination that no
suitable space exists or will be available after construction of the new C & M
facility, build a vehicle storage shed as required by the Parks Div. at its
Willow Ave.,location. .
Alderman Meyer asked if the joint meeting. of the members of the Council and the
Planning and Development Committee be changed from its set date of August 21, 1974
as many of the aldermen will be out of town on vacation.
By Comm: Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the report of Jon Meigs on the need for a city maintenance
garage be accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to establish a
capital project of $1,050,000 for the 'construction of a maintenance facility
on the Third Street site, or other. appropriate sites to be determined,
BE IT FURTHER P.ESOLVED, That all members of Common Council, be request d to meet
jointly with the Board at 5 p.m. on August 21, 1974 for a discussion of the
Meigs report and the Board's proposal for a capital project.'
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PROPOSED MAINTENANCE FACILITY: Comm. Clynes reported that at a meeting of the
Planning Board held August 27, the Planning Board by resolution showed a
preferer.;.3e for the First Street site for the construction of the proposed
maintenance facility; however, when it was shown that the proposed maintenance
facility could be constructed and the material storage areas could be relocated
to provide some remaining land for development,.as commercialrecreation areas,
the Planning Board amended its motion to indicate that as an alternative to the
First Street site, they would find the Third .Street site acceptable if a portion
of the site could be retained for water related commercial recreation and for
shore line development of bicycle paths.. �/
ByComm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki a
the Common Counc 1 its
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works indicate to
preference for the Third Street site for the construction of the proposed
maintenance facility.
AYES: (4) -. Baldini,.. Clynes, Ewanicki, . Shaw
NAYS: (3) - Schickel, Stein, Mayor Conley
Carried
CYO Paco art Site: Mayor Conley said he would like to knoheiftthe
Commissioners
omm ssioners
would like to give an indication on the maintenance facility
property would be an excellent alternative
we have a concensus of opinion and
so they can demonstrate to :the community
that We are all thinking along the same lines.
Comm. Ewanicki said he would accept the CYO site as an alternate site if someone
can prove to him that the golf course will not -be painted inso
to oss speak
in tomove
corner since the golf course. itself is overused and abused, ton
N. and we're speaking of recreational facilities and once the
ngarage facility
ee goes course
across from the golf course, there will be no way p
in that particular area. Comm. Ewanicki said plus the fact that he thinks from the
expansion of the sewer treatment facility they oare going to treatment hdo ble eu and
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triple and whether they will be the same type i "mss. 1 anicki said it is certainly not going to improve the smell. Comm. Ewanicki
he is certain that we can plant out the water front area and still maintain enough
area for possible recreation and still have an adequate s ittectiatawi other ll be centralized
in all the facilities on the Third Street site. Co
an that
he will go along with the CYO site.
TvIayor:Conley said from what he understands the Department and the Planning Board
feel at this .oint that the First Street site is definitely out.
Engineering Services for=MaintenanCe'licility:
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wo di ti to Council tonight that they location for
Comm. Clynes -commented'that the Board has held' several' discussions as a
committee of the whole regarding the redesign and construction of the
proposed maintenance facility. 2,57
By Comm. Clyries o seconded by -Comriie ' Euianicki '
RESOLVED, that the' Committee: retain the".services+of Thomas'G ,Mil'ler,
P.E. for the. redesign ,and ,construction of 'this ' facility -:as•'. -outlined` -in-`
_his proposal dated`Sept o 24',-1974. '. Mr. -Miller° s. firin,'"in, turn, will
retain the services of Jo.Victor..Bagnardi,.R..A., for; certain aspects -
of the woik,:,1 The fee_; for these . t
:services oo : be in two zphases': r -" =
Redesign phase - 29,500. and.Construction''phase8,000:T;.
IT IS''FURTHER`RESOLVED, that the- Superintendent be' authorized=`to"enter,_f.
into contract 'for" these lservices:'
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Mi Thomas. 0e Miller '- engineer; was present;- at'the" meeting and anstiered
several questions from'the Board.'" _
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Investigation of Sub -Surface Conditions CYO Site:
Comm. Clynes reported that at the request of the Superintendent, B. K.
Hough has submitted a proposal for investigation of the sub -surface
conditions on the CYO site in connection with the proposed maintenance
facility. He proposes to, make borings and soil tests for a cost not to
exceed $1,000., and to provide engineering services necessary for the
evaluation of the sub -surface -conditions,. for $600.-
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel `!
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized, to direct Mr. Hough to
proceed with the investigation in accordance with the terms of his proposal.
Carried
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be appointed a Building
Committee to work with the Superintendent and the Consultants in the devel-
opment of plans for the proposed Construction and Maintenance Garage 'on the
former CYO property. 2- 3
Carried
CYO Construction Drawings:
By Comm. dynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that Engineer Miller be authorized to proceed with construction
drawings and contract documents for the construction of the Construction
and Maintenance garage on the CYO site with the preliminary plans dated
November 12, 1974 approved by the Building $ Grounds Committee at an
estimated construction cost of $650,000, and project cost of 1,00.0,000.
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Carried
CYO PROPERTY: . Comm. Clynes reported that 'as' a matter 'of " informati n th&Attorney
has advised the Board and the;;department that .the CYO property was acquired. by the
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city on December 5,:1974, and44at the deed was recorded in the Tompkins' County Clerk's
office on December = tI
By Comm. Clynes: seconded byComm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That'the Construction & Maintenance Division be authorized to proceed with
site preparations for foundations for the proposed DPW maintenance garage on the
former CYO site off Willow Avenue in accordance with the preliminary plans.for said
garage as approved by this Board.
Carried
Thomas G. Miller Bill:
By Conm% Clynes: secnnded by .Comm. Ewanicki ")/L
RESOLVED, that a bill of Thomas G. Miller, P. C., for consulting services
in connection with the design and construction of the Construction and
Maintenance garage facility on the CYO site, be approved in the amount of
$8,850.
Carried
B. K. Hough Report:
y omm. ynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the report of B. K. Hough with respect to the foundation .
conditions at the CYO site be approved, and ( 7
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the invoice of B. K. Hough for boring, testing,
evaluation and report on the sub -Surface condition at the CYO site, be .
approved in the amount of•.$1,470. -
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i Octopus_: Payor Conley said that as a result of the tragic accident .at the
octopus that he would like the Board to pass a resolution that would help him in
j dealing with the State Department of Transportation to step up this project.'
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j By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Highway Committee and a resolution
presented at the next meeting. z/4 7
Carried
Comm. Golder read a letter to the Board that he planned to send to Mr. Raymond
T. Schuler, Commissioner of Transportation with respect to the intersection of
State Street with Cliff, Hector, Elm Streets, Floral Avenue and Park Road as follows:
Mr.. Raymond T. Schuler
Commissioner of Transportation
1220 Washington Avenue
State Campus
Albany, New York 12226
Sir:
-AO
You are doubtless aware of the fact that DEATH has struck once again, in this
city, at the foot of Cliff Street and the four street intersection. One Dead, a
policeman and one driver seriously injured. But for the grace of God, there might
have been more deaths and injuries.
This was the third fatal accident in this area. Years have been wasted in bringing
some relief to avoid this most, perilous situation by a re -alignment of Route 96.
Plans have been made, studied and re -studied but always entangled in red tape.
City officials and the general public are calling for the cutting of the red
tape. THEY WANT ACTION! Not the kind that takes another five years but action
that creates political pressures in Washington and Albany for the allocation of
Federal and State monies to correct an endangerment to human life.
We solicit your immediate interest and advice as to the manner in which action
on our part would be helpful.
Respectfully yours,
Board of Public Works
City of Ithaca, New York
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That this letter be submitted to Albany by Vice -Chairman Golder on
behalf of the Board of Public Works, City of Ithaca, New York.
Carried
OCTOPUS IMPROVEMENTS
Comm. Clynes reported that he had attended a meeting at Syracuse and preliminary
plans had been developed by the State Department of Transportation. Comm.
Clynes said he did not want to discuss these plans until the members of the
Board had seen them.., Z
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AUDIT: By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the'bills audited by the Finance ,Committee,as.•listed on Audit Abstract
#1-*1974.be approved and ordered, rendered.
AYES:, (4)
NAYS: (1) - Stein
Carried
Comm. Stein requested that, a -copy of -the, :audit be made available at the Board
meetings for the Commissioners and the.public.•
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by LComm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee as listed in Audit Abstract
#2-1974 be approved and ordered rendered.
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AYES : 4
ABSTENTION: 1 - Stein
Carried
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Golder
Resolved, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
on Audit Abstract No. 3-1974, be approved for payment, and that the bills
receivable be approved and ordered rendered, with the exception of the bill
1 from the Town of Ithaca in the amount of $3,392.50.
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Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed in
Audit Abstract No. 4-1974, be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
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Carried
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed in
Audit Abstract No. 4-1974 (Construction & Maintenance), and Audit Abstract
No. 5-1974 (Water & Sewer), be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. _ Carried 3
By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the'FinanceCommittee as listed on
Audit Abstract No. 5-1974 (Construction and Maintenance), and Audit Abstract No.
6-1974 (Water and Sewer), be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. 3/Z 7
Carried
By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on
Audit Abstract No. 6-1974 (Water & Sewer), be approved for payment, and that the
bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
in Audit Abstract No. 7 & 8-1974 (Construction & Maintenance), and Audit Abstract
No. 8 & 9-1974 (Water & Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills
receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
- Carded
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by
in Audit Abstract No. 9-1974 (Construction &
No. 10-1974 (Water & Sewer), be approved for
receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
the Finance Committee as listed
Maintenance), and Audit Abstract
payment, and that the bills
i
Cared
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by. Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
in Audit Abstract No. 10-1974 (Construction & Maintenance), and Audit
Abstract No. 11-1974 (water and Sewer), be approved for payment, and that
the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed in Audit Abstract No. 11-1974 (Constructionioucf& Maintenance),
nd that
the
Abstract No. 12-1974 (Water & Sewer),
beapproved
rendered.p payment,
the bills receivable be approved and
Carried
AUDIT
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini//' 6RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee
as listed in Audit Abstract No. 12 (Construction & Maintenance) , and
Audit Abstract No. 13 (Water & Sewer), be approved for payment, and that
the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Carrie d
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AUDIT
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
ved by the Finance Committee as
RESOLVED, That the bills audited and app in
listed in Audit Abstract No. 13 (Constructionr& Maied fter ance),pamenand that the
Audit Abstract No. 14 (Water
andewer), orderederendered.
bills receivable be app
Carrie
AUDIT
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed in Audit
Abstract No. 14 (Construction and Maintenance), and Audit Abstract No. 15
(Water & Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED,'That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
in Abstract No. 15 (Construction & Maintenance), and Audit Abstract No. 1.6
(Water & Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved
and ordered rendered.
Carried
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AUDIT: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on
Abstract No. 16 (Construction & Maintenance), and Abstract No. 17 (Water & Sewer) '
be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered render-
ed. ` . /I
Carried
Audit:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed in Abstract No. 17 (Construction & Maintenance), and Abstract
No. 18 (Water & Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills
Carried
receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed in Abstract NO. 18 (Construction & Maintenance), and Abstract
NO. 19 (Water & Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills
receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
— -- Carried
Audit:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed in Abstract no. 19 (Construction and Maintenance), and Abstract
no. 20 (Water and Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills
receivable be approved and ordered rendered. 2 3
Carried
Bills Audited:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as
listed in Abstract No. 20 (Construction & Maintenance), and Abstract Nib; 21
(Water & Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable
approved and ordered rendered. Carried
Bills Audited:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded -by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee.as
listed in Abstract No. 21 (Construction $ Maintenance), and Abstract No. 22
(Water & Sewer), be approved, for payment, and that.the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
•9%
Cariied
AUDIT: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That bills audited and approved bythe Finance Committee as listed in Abstract
No. 22 (Construction & Maintenance), and Abstract No. 23 (Water.& Sewer) be approved
for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried
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Bills Audited:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed
in Abstract No. 23 (Construction Ra Maintenance), and Abstract Mo. 24 (Water
A Sewer) be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved
and ordered rendered.
Carried
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Parks Supervisor Lynch has indicated that the mowers used at the Golf Course are
in much worse condition than realized at the time of budget submission. He feels
that $350 worth of repairs are necessary immediately to prepare these mowers for96,2....3
early spring use. He states that the tight budget does not permit the transfer
of these funds from other items within his budget.
By Comm Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder supplement the Golf Course budget
RESOLVED, that Common Council be requested to
Account No. A7250 by adding $350 to line 312 to provide for mower repair.
Carried
By Comm. Clynesseconded by Comm. Golder
Resolved, That the Supt. be authorized to request Common Council to provide an
additional $2,000 on Line 419, Account A7110A, to provide for the construction of
a 4' high chain-link fence on the Meadow Street side of the Wood Street park.
,2A.3
Carried
By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the Sewer Budget 3//-13
Account G8120-6, Line 101, to provide $700 additional in the Personal Services
line of the Cherry Street Pump Station.
Carried
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide an additional
$10,000 in Capital Account H890-29 to provide for the construction of a storm
drain in South Tioga Street. Vy�u .1/
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend its budget by supplying
an additional $700 in Line 302 of the Seneca Street Parking Garage Account
No. A5650B., •L
Cf rried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend its budget by
supplying an additional $2,000 in Line 312 of Account No. 8170. This
amount had been requested in the original budget because one major overhaul
required an expenditure of $3,000, and there are insufficient monies left in
the account to handle the normal parts and supplies requirements for our
street cleaning operations. n .y
Carried
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FINANCE, ACCOUNTS AMD CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTE ,y : By Comm. Parkes: seconded
by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to agree with the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
Corp. to the placing of all city electric accounts except street lighting under the
filed tariff.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1 - Baldini
Carried
By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Stein.
Resolved, That the Common Council be requested to make the following transfer
in the accounts of the Building & Grounds Committee.
From Stewart Park account A7110B, Property Maitenance, 419--$400
To Stewart Park account A7110B, Bldg. Maintenance Supplies, 302.
Carried
FINANCE ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CO?M4ITTEE: By
Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED,
that the following transfer in the accounts of the Mater & Sewer
seconded by Comm. Golder
roved and submitted to the Common Council for inclusion in the fina
b e al
pp
1974 budget.
From Budget Amendment - $200
Acct. G8120B, Parts &Supplies, Line 312
To Elmira Rd. Pump Sta.,
Division
2/27
Carried
ByComm. Baldini: seconded by
Comm. Ewanicki 010 from
that the amount of $100.00 be transferred
Account calculators,
Carr ed
RESOLVED, of two
3122to 418 to cover the repair
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend its budget by transferring
from its Contingency Account $115 into Parks and Forestry Account A7110A, line
407, Contractual Services.
Carr
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to transfar $70 from the
Sewer Contingency Account into Sewer General Maintenance Account No. G8120-1,
Line 407. This amount covers license fees which must be paid annually to the
Lehigh Valley Railroad for pipeline crossing. This amount was requested in
the budget, but was deleted by the Common Council Finance Committee.
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend the budget for the
Golf Course by transferring.$300 from Line 419 of Account No. A7250, to
Line 302 of the same account.
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to make the
in the accounts of the Water & Sewer Division: From Sewer
G1990 - $70, to the Sewer General Maintenance account G8120-1, line 407,
contractual services.
following
transfer
Contingency account
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the Controller be requested to transfer $1,000 in the Seneca
Street Parking Ramp account No. A5650B, Line 42.2, Professional Services
to line 302, Building Maintenance Supplies - $700; Line 312, Equipment Parts
and Supplies - $300. /-(0
Carried
CLIFF STREET PUMPING STATION
An unanticipated failure of a motor at the Cliff Street pumping station has
exhausted the funds available in that account.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to make the following
transfer:
FROM Water Contingency - TO Cliff St. Pumping Station Account F8320-6, Parts
and Supplies, Equipment, Line_ 312 - .$80.00.
Carried
OFFICE SUPPLIES
The office supply account of the Superintendent has been exhausted. There
are no other line items within his account with sufficient funds to permit
a transfer.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm.Clynes
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide $200 from its
Contingency Account to Line 310 of Account A1490 to provide for additional
office supplies in the Superintendent's Office.
Carried
UTILITY PATCHING ACCOUNT •
Because of the heavy work load of the Construction & Maintenance Division,
the Board authorized and the department received bids for utility trench
repairs. This ,method of operation requires a transfer of funds within
the account.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the Controller be requested to transfer $5,000 in Utility
Patching Account A5110B from line 314 to line 407, Contractual Services,
so that the work can be done by other than city forces.
COIF IUNTIY TRANSIT SYSTEM
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Carrie d
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldin i
RESOLVED,. That the Common Council be requested to make the following
transfer from its Contingency Account, to Community 'Transit system
Account A5630, Other Equipment, Line 250 - $328.
Carried
WATER AND SEWER DIVISION TRANSFERS
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers
in the Water and Sewer Division:
a. From Water Contingency to Shop and Equipment, Account F8310-6,
Contractual Services, Line 407, $120.00.
b. From Sewer Contingency to Shop and Equipment,
Accou. t G8110-6,
Contractual Services, Line 407, $80.00.
Carried
TRANSFERS: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Eyanicki
RESOLVED, That Common Council make the following transfers in the accounts
of the department:
a. From: Bldgs. & Grnds. Seneca St. Parking Ramp, Account A5650B, Rent
of Building, Line 415
To : Seneca St. Parking Ramp, Account A5650B, Printing, Line 411 - $800
b. From: Constr. & faint. Flood & Erosion Control, Account A8745,
Contractual Services, Line 407
To . Capital Construction, Account A391, Wall Renewal, Line 28 - $10,000
Carried
Repair of Bus 229: Comm. Stein reported that the engine of bus 229 has failed and
is in need of immediate repair. The estimated total cost of these repairs is
$2,900. In order to expedite the ordering of the engine and related parts, it is
necessary for the Board to pass a resolution indicating that an emergency exists
and authorize the purchase of parts without the formality of bidding. It is also
necessary that they approve a request of transfer of funds.
By Comm. Stein: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That it be declared an emergency exists and that the Superintendent be
authorized to place an order for diesel engine parts not to exceed $2,900 without
the formality of bidding.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the transfer be made in accounts A5630 - Bus Operations.
From Line 101, Personal Services - $2,900 to Line 312, Equipment, Parts
and Supplies.
Carried
Transfers: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the following transfer in the accounts of the Water and Sewer Division
be approved, r�1
From Water Contingency - $12,500 to the Services Accou t 8340-3, Building
and Maintenance Supplies, Line 302, to provide for the construction of a
water pump station at Jessup Road and Triphammer Road. These funds will
be reimbursed by the Town of Lansing in accordance with an existing agree-
ment.
Carried
Transfers:
By Comm. Schickel:, seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that $75. be transferred from the Dues & Membership line of
Public Works Administration, Account A1490 to the Travel line 433.
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer $1,100. from
its contingency into the Property-Maintenan.ce, Line 419 of the S ewart
Park Account A7110B. Carried
•
By Comm. Schickel_;_ seconded by Comm.. Clynes rove the following
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to app
transfer in the From Manan of Roads, Acct. A5110A,ce Division aMotortVehicle
Equipment, Line 230
To Administration Acct. A5010, Travel & Mileage, Line
433 - $200.
This transfer is requested to provide funds for attendance at an APWA workshop.
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the following transfers within accounts be approved:
Transit Division
From Bus Operations, Acct. A5630, Personal Services,
Line 101 Travel Mileage, Line
To Bus Operations, Acct. A5630,
433 - $85.00
This transfer is requested to provide an account to charge authorized °
mileage reimbursement to the Working Foreman for his use of a privatey�car
in the performance of duties relating to the Transit System. Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw
�
RESOLVED, that the following transfers within accounts be approved:
Parks Division
From Community Service Bldg, Acct.,A1620C, Personal
Services, Line 101 Services
To Community Service Bldg, Acct. A1620C, Contr.
Line 407 - $600.00 (fLej1--
This transfer is requested because money appropriated in the count is too
low to cover increases in labor and steel costs for a necessary chimney
repair. Carried
Transfers: Baldini
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by
RESOLVED, that the following transfer be made in the Engineer's accounts
to cover the cost of the car:
a
2 $87.00
From Acct. A1440, Office Equipment, Line 220 51.00
o, 99 Printing, Line 411 .
++ Dues, Memberships and publications, Line .436 62.00
If Motor Vehicle Equipment, Line 230
To
200.00
C rri ad
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm.--Clynes
RESOLVED:, that Common Council. be requested to transfer. $7•,000 from the Sewer
Contingency Account H890-83. (.�
Carried
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By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That bill No. 800 to Mr. Walter Komaromi be expunged in the amountof
$341.55• Carri)
ed
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That bill No. 817 to the NYS Electric and Gas Corp. be expunged
in the amount of $26.
(2
Carried
BILL PdO'; ""8938: By Comm.
BILLLNE►0 Ewanicki: seconded by -Comm.
, That miscellaneous bill no,• 8938 be.expunged. Baldini c,
Carried
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At the meeting of February 13, a Commissioner questioned a bill in the audit
expressing two different hourly rates for plumbing labor. Inquiry indicates. 43
that the city is billed the hourly rate applicable to the particular journeyman
plumber that is assigned to the job.
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capital Project #391-114, Elmira Road Drainage, hac C&,mr]oted.
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Clynes, Carried
RESOLVED._ That this Capital Project be closed out.
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Capital Project #G391-79, Sewer Pumping Station at Buffalo & Meadow Streets, has
now been completed.
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That this Capital Project be closed out.
Carried
Capital Project #A391-103, St. Improvement, in connettion with the Flood Protection
Project on Inlet Creek has now been completed.
By Comm ➢^'-7".; ^ ' ended by Comm. Clynes, 0°
aLSOLVED.•That this Cap_tal.riuj et be cloaod o��t. Carried
COMPLETED CAPITAL PROJECTS
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the following capital projects be declared completed.
Nos.
36 Street Resurfacing
49 Clinton Street Widening
F60 Water Street Improvements
G74 Tioga Street Sewer line
G84 Mitchell -Elmwood Sewer Relief
107 Elm Street Housing -.Streets and Drainage
F107 Elm Street Housing - Water
G107 Elm Street Housing - Sewer
111 Chestnut Street Extension
122 South Cayuga Street Widening
123 Campbell Avenue Paving
125 South Hill School Playground
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Carried
CAPITAL PROJECTS: Supt. Dingman presented a copy of•:the report of the status of
capital projects as of -December 1, 1974. Sup't. Dingman reported that this does not
include any of the projects proposed for original funding in 1975 and beyond. Mr.
Dingman also reported there are several of these -projects which can be closed out or
on which the balance can be reduced. The staff are preparing recommendations on this
for the next meeting. - -' if .
Capital Accounts Completed:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the following capital accounts be declared completed and
that any balances remaining in these accounts be released for other budget-
ary purposes:
H890-29 Storm Drains o
H890-30 Traffic Signal Installation C! Improvement
" 47 Sunrise Road Improvements (Sewer money)
78 East State Street Sewer (Sewer money)
120 Municinal Golf Course
124 Cass Park Improvements
Carried
Alderman Gutenberger commented that the Capital Improvements review committee of
Cguncil has requested the Controller and Superintendent to furnish a status report
of Capital Projects as of June 1974 and as of September 1974.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That the request for the Superintendent to furnish a status report of
Capital Projects be referred to the Board as a whole, and report back at the next
Board meeting.
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Car ff ied
CAPITAL PROJECTS:
Superintendent Dingman presented a copy of the Capital Projects to, the Board
and if more information was needed to contact him in regard to this. -T-LA-4-4-
_u--cre. Zl°
Alderman Gutenberger asked if the report was the same as the Controllers
report on Capital Projects and it was. Mr. Gutenberger asked for a copy to
take back to Common Council.
1975 Capital Improvement Review Committee Request:.
Alderman Jones informed the Board that the Capital Improvement Review Comm.
will in January of 1975 be requesting the. 1976 projects from the various
departments. They would like to have these for 1976 in .IF &he ;first of
April so they can be worked on through the year. A
The Budget for 1974 was adopted by the Common Council at its regular meeting
on May 1. The Controller is making copies of the budget, and will distribute
them to Board members as soon as they are available. It is the Superintendent's
intention to review this budget and present a general statement of the status
of the budget and the department's work program for 1974. The' Supper sten e t
will try to have this information available for the May 22 meeting.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 1975 BUDGET
Comm. Stein asked if the D.P.W. annual budget for .1975 had been submitted
on time.
Superintendent Dingman remarked the data submitted by the division heads
has been submitted to.the Finance Office so that they can begin working
on the budget. This is raw data and subject' to, correction as the Board
took action on it.
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After discussion on the floor the Board agreed Eo meet with the Committee
as a whole to review the budget. Time and place to be determined by the
Superintendent, depending upon the availability of the Commissioners.
Budget Approval: — --,
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that the budgets prepared by the division heads be approved as
tentative requests and submitted to the Budget & Administration Committee
of Common Council for inclusion in the 1975 tentative budget.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to meet with
the Budget & Administration Committee of Common Council for the purpose of
explaining and advocating these budgets, and that he further be authorized
to make such changes in the budget proposals as appear to be advisable from
the point of administering public works operations.
Carried
It was pointed out by several Commissioners that there hasn't been enough
time to ask questions and discuss the budget in detail.
Items Deleted from Budget:
Superintendent Dingman has met with the Budget and Administration Committee
of the Common Council on Monday evening to answer their questions with
respect to the equipment requested in the 1975 budget. He was informed
that they deleted the following requests:
a. $550 for spirit duplicating machine in.the Public Works Admin-
istration office.
b. $150 for lawn mower at the Hall of'Justice.
c. $30,000 for a paver in the Construction and Maintenance Division.
d. $1,300 for an emergency starter in the Construction and Maintenance
Division.
e. $2,450 for spectator benches.and•player benches at Cass. Park.,
Because all of these items are items that the department feels strongly
about, Mr. Dingman shall make further efforts to get.the;.committee to
reconsider its actions.
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Comm. Stein'asked if the City could buy the paver with another municipality
Superintendent Dingman commented that. he had never heard of that being done
but that the City of Ithaca could rent the machine out to other municipal-
ities.
Further discussion took place by the Board regarding the items deleted,
by the Budget and Administration Committee.
N. Y. STATE URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORP. INVOICE FOR $82.513: Mayor Conley read a
resolution from the May 1, 1974, Council meeting as follows:
ti -
• By Alderman Schmidt: seconded.by:Alderman Spano
RESOLVED, that the New York State Urban Development Corporation invoice in the
1 amount of $82,513 be approved for 'payment and the Board of Public Works be requested
to make said payment.
Carried
After discussion on the floor by'the Board,' the following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
, RESOLVED, that thismatter be referred to the Finance -Committee with power to act.
Carried
NEW YORK STATE URBAN DEVELOPUENT CORP. INVOICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,513 -
RESOLUTION NO. 2: By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the resolution of the Common Council requesting the Board of Public
Works to approve for payment the New York State Urban Development Corporation
invoice in the amount of $82,513 be considered a mandate to the Board of Public
Works therefore the Board recommends payment as directed by the Common Council.
AYES: (4) (including Mayor)
NAYS: (2) - Baldini, Clynes
ctto e
Carried
BUS TOUR - MAJOR CITY FACILITIES - CAPITAL PROJECTS
Comm. Baldini reported that when he was an alderman the Board of Public
Works had a courtesy bus two or three times during the summer, at which
time the members of Common Council, members of the board, and anyone
else in City Government who was interested could take a tour of the City
and see the capital projects that were under construction, the water
works, etc. Comm. Baldini said that at the time Common Council was
better informed and knew more of what they were voting on. Comm. Baldini
requested that a bus tour be held again to view major city facilities and
capital projects to keep everyone better informed.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That a bus tour to view major city facilities and capital
projects be held July 7, 1974 at 8:30 a.m. to begin at the westend
shuttle bus lot. kC t_r c„
Carrie d
BUS TOUR - MAJOR CITY FACILITIES
ASROJECTS: Mayor Conley announced
to begin at the westend shuttle bus lot,
that a bus tour will be arranged for Saturday' September 14, 1974, at 9:00 a.m.
Bus Tour: Supt. Dingman reminded the Board that a bus tour has been arranged for
Saturday morning, September 14. It will leave the Shuttle Lot in the rear of the
Old Lehigh Valley Freight Station at'Taughannock-Boulevard at 9 a.m.' and will visit
the site of the present and future public works projects. V�
Alderman Jones thanked Mr. Dingman for the bus tour of the Capital Projects.
COMMUNICATIONS FROM THEMAYOR: Mayor Conley asked the Board to consider two items
Mall
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ciynes
RESOLVED, that the Highway Committee look at the actual mall and the Finance
Committee look at the Tax Benefit District. 7
Carried
Mayor Conley commented that the Mall Committee met this morning and passed the
following resolution which Mayor Conley read to the Board:
RESOLUTION BY THE ITHACA MALL STEERING COMMITTEE .311
RESOLVED, that the Ithaca Mall Sterring Committee asks the Board of Public
to initiate implementation of the Ithaca Mall as designed by Architect Anton E -1^
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Wors act to establist_ the to
benefit district proposed for amortization of the mall.
VOTE; Ayes - 12
Nays - 1 (John Slade) March 13, 1974
Mayor Conley remarked that the Mall Steering Committee has met and is now
officially asking the Board to act upon it. The timetable that the committee
was hoping for was that the Board by its next meeting wo'r'd be in a position to
pass'the necessary resolutions. Mayor Conley said we '::ouid like to take it to
Council for the April 3, 1974, meeting, so Council can, if the Board accepts the
tax benefit, district, the Council has to accept it and set the rate. Mayor Cor.:. =y
said that he would also like to see the Board accept the plans by Mr. Egner, ana
refer on to Council to establish a project.
•
Comm. Golder said the Highway Committee has met on this, and there is three areas
under discussion, but felt that two need more study. The one that they did decide
on was a request that the architect be directed to change the plan where it
extends into the intersection of State and Cayuga Street and bring it back to the
east boundary of the crosswalk.
Comm. Parkes said the Finance Committee, has met with the Planning. Director regarding
the Mall and the tax benefit district. Comm. Parkes said there is two grades of
taxation, the primary group, those are the spaces where the ownerships are directly
on the Mall. Comm. Parkes said that this group will account for three quarters of
the taxes to be paid in a tax benefit district. The secondary district along the
side streets that lead to the Mall, benefiting by the Mall, but paying a lesser
tax rate will account for the other twenty five percent. The primary district will
pay about .ten percent more than they are paying now. Comm. Parkes said that the
Board of Public Works has purview in declaring these tax benefit districts and
recommending them to Council. Comm. Parkes commented that in order for his
committee to make a resolution, will require the aid of the Attorney for the City,
Mr. Shapiro.
Mayor Conley commented that he hoped that both of these items would be ready for
the next Board of Public Works meeting. The resolution that would be asked of
Council would be to establish the tentative of the tax rate and also to authorize
the architect to put the project out to bid.
City Controller Daley commented that he thought the question of who establishes
the districts and the. rates should be referred to the Attorney for the City for
legal clarification.
RESOLUTION
Concerning Benefit Assessment District - Mall
"Resolved that the Board of Public Works recommend to Council that that
portion of the cost of the proposed State Street Mall project to be paid by
private property owners be raised -by the establishment of a Tax Benefit Assess-
ment District; said District described on the Benefit Assessment District map
and its supporting documents displayed during the month of March, 1974 in the
City Planning Office to Council, Board, interested merchants, and property, ,
owners and to the general public; said district includes those properties directly
fronting on the mall and those properties which are located on the streets
leading to the mall whose frontage is within 283 feet of the intersection of
the center lines of the streets at the end points, measured on the center lines
of those streets. The assessment is to be based on front footage with an adjust-
ment for depth and a corner correction, exempting the first 50 feet of the
secondary side of corner properties. The assessment on the properties which
are not directly on the mall will decrease with their distance from the end
points of the mall. The tax assessment will be on the property. 34 7
AYES: (7)
Carried Unanimously
SPECIAL MALL TAX
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That this Board of Public Works in accepting the
responsibility for recommending an equitable plan for a "Special
Mall Tax", herewith 7 /a
RESOLVED,That further study of the "Tax Benefit District Plan" and
other ideas or plans are needed and it..is
FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of the "Tall Alternate Finance Plan"
herewith presented be distributed to members of thisBoard, the
Planning Board, the Mayor and Common Council for study, analysis and
consideration.
Carried
Ta
By Comm. 'Golder, seconded by Comm. Clynes ,
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the construction_do uments (plans and specifi-
cations) presented by architect Anton Egner for the construction of the 'Ithaca
Mall. (State Street Mall)
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommend that the Common
Council establish a.budget of 41,050,000 for the construction of the Ithaca Mall
Project,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Coucil be requested to'establish the
approximate date for construction of said Ithaca Mall.
AND be it requested to authorize, the Board of Public Works to proceed to bid.
AYES (7)
By Comm. Parkes, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
Judging Committee for the Maif Naming on est:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki .
RESOLVED, that the MayorIbe authorized to appoint a1 presentative from
the B.P.W. to the Judging Committee for the Mall naming contest.
Carried
Carried Unanimously
Asst. Superintendent, Dougherty, has received the following communication from
Alderman Meyer with respect to recycling of newspaper:
Jack Dougherty:
Could you have and present figures to the Board of Public Works on Wednesday.
It seems like a good time to move forward toward separation. Having you start
some action with the Board would be helpful.
After thinking it over - solid waste still reminds the responsibility of the City -
therefore before we let the volunteers become too involved I think we should
be the primary collectors and sellers.
By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Highway Committee.
Nancy Meyer
Carried
City Clerk'Rundie called the Board's attention to a resolution that was passed by the
Common Council at its October 2, 1974, meeting on separation of pipet.. Clerk Rundle
said his office inadvertently missed the referral of_this resoltitidn, which reads a§
follows: ;, � (i
SEPARATION OF PAPER: By Alderman Jones: seconded by Alderman Meyer
WHEREAS, there is evidence that a system of source separation and collection of
newspapers woiiid` be in the economic interest of the City of Ithaca as well as serving
the cause of preserving the environment andl.conservin g limited natural resources, and
WHEREAS, further information on the alternative:methods.of collection and disposal are
needed before the necessary legislation can be enacted by Common Council.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Common Council request the Board of Public Works
to prepare for its consideration program alternatives for collection of newspapers
in. the City of Ithaca including the questions of voluntary or. mandatory separation
public or franchised collection and disposal,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a report on these questions should be presented to Council
in time for its November meeting.
Carried
By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse
j Committee.
Carried
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That subject to the provision of funds, the Superintendent be authorized
to enter into an agreement for the one-year lease of dead storage space for city
equipment. 3 d 3
Cared
By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the action of the Sup't. in leas ng space at
Buttermilk Falls from Edward Rumsey at an annual rental of $4,200 per year; the
said space to be used for storage by the Construction and Maintenance Division.
Carried
MB. RALPH JORDON, Executive Director of the Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce
appeared before the Board and inquired into the possibility of relocating the
chamber tourist facility from Route, 13 down in the old fairground area to an area in
Stewart Park or at the front of Stewart'Park.directly across from the Tin Can.
Mr. Jordon commented that the Chamber hoped to open this facility no later, than
June 1, 1974, and if permission is granted that the Chamber may be informed at an
early date. This Mould give the Chamber a chance to install the booth and apply
for permission from the State to erect signs on Route 13.
Comm: Golder commented that several problems are involved and that the Highway
Committee needs more time to study the request.
By Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm..Baldini,..
RESOLVED, that the Board go on record•asfavoring, subject to.,cnnf9.rmati.on by the
Stewart Park uowwlasi ,u, the 'roat%. i . Ot the l,hauer oI UomweI.CO tO -place a
tourist booth near the entrance to Stewart Park.
Carried,
j The committee acting at the direction•of:the-Board of-PublicAlorks has approved
the plans of the Chamber of Commerce and authorized them to place their information ,
booth on city grounds abutting,North Cayuga Street adjacent --to Stewart Park./1(
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RESOLUTION REGARDING APRONS: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the aprons should not be constructed to extend curbs into the
existing street bed of Cayuga and Aurora Street.
AYES: 5 Carried
NAYS: 1 - Parkes
The; Board has received a communication from Dr. King of 247 Valley Road referring
to snowplow damage at the intersection to Cornell Walk, and requesting the
installation of curbing to prevent further damage.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the request of Dr. King be referred to the Highway Committee.
Carried
REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY:
Attorney Shapiro presented a resolution to the Board as follwos:
By Comm. Stein, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
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WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has entered into agreements with respect to
the co struction of the so-called Rothschild -Caldwell Project, and
WHEREAS, it is required that the City of Ithaca convey certain City land
free and unencumbered, and
WHEREAS, the developer, CDC -Ithaca, Inc. has agreed that a water line from
Green Street to the annex of Rothschild Department Store, the water main and
service lines in South Tioga Street, and various sanitary sewer lines on Block
201, must be and will be maintained during construction of the said project
until such time as their necessity is eliminated, and
WHEREAS, CDC -Ithaca, Inc. has agreed that the City of Ithaca will be per-
mitted to maintain such lines and should there be a requirement of modification
to said lines during and by reason of construction of said project, then the
cost of such modification will be borne by CDC -Ithaca, Inc., and
WHEREAS, CDC- Ithaca, Inc. has agreed to convey to the City of Ithaca a
permanent easement under what is presently. South.Tioga Street between :State,,
Street and Green Street,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,
1. That upon conveyance of the' land by" tie City of Ithaca .
as contemplated as.,aforesaid"•:the City of* Ithaca will
convey the said land together with the appurtenances
and all the estates and rights of the grantor in and to
AYES (
the property, including, but. not limited to, all right,
title, and interest of the grantor in and to any easements,
rights of way, privileges, and party wall agreements re-
lating to.the property.
Carried Unanimously
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Mr. Stuart Lewis - representing the Downtowin,Businessmen's Association. Mr.
Lewis said that the business people, buikding owners and retailers have a great
concern for the proper timing and planning attitude towards the actual construction
of the mall in terms of where and.how the parking structures would be attached to6.
it at the time it is being built. Mr. Lewis felt that the central thing about
a mall, which to him is an architectural concept, is that you must have the proper
type of parking operable and working before this mall is built. If the timing is
incorrect then you in essence destroy the concept of the mall and it turns every-'
body including the people that. are in.on it as well as those who visit it completely
off. This mce s that -we know--that-very shortly we are going to have this Rothschild -
Caldwell project but using good business judgment the.biusiness community doesn't
wish to supposedly put the thing out to bid and. start building ithypthetically
next month until we first have some type of structure that would support this 2.7
parking so that people then go to the mall.. As you all -know we are going to to e
the parking off of Green and Seneca Streets, and really all we have then left in
parking off of State Street is.really the Seneca Street Ramp'.garage.. Mr. Lewis
said that we don't want this mall.to start to be built until we see some viable,,
visible structural means of some parking of which to support it. THis is the '
feeling of the business community: on State Street;.building owners, and retailers
alike. As you all know the statistics- that came in for the mall were very positive
and we have a very complete, total positive attitude toward this thing. We are
very grateful that the city fathers and:the community.in this town have
gotten together and we are doing.something.for :the whole community. It could be
the greatest thing that ever happened, but we have to be careful that if we enter
in the -home stretch that we keep. our:perspective'in-mind and planning in mind;
we must have a structure here before.that niall is built. Mr. Lewis read. the
following resolution:
We the undersigned representatives'of.'Downtown merchants world like it to
be known that we are.totaly in favor .of the Downtown mall. Collectively we believe
that a successful. pedestrian mail will mean:more to the city of Ithaca'that any
undertaking in recent history.
However, we. wish. to emphasize the following: :peripheral.parking is the .single
most important contributing factor.'to the -success of a pedestrian mall: We urge
Council to appreciate this fact and to coordinate construction of parking struc-
tures and parking lots to be finished'before the mall is- completed.
The Downtown Pedestrian tall.with-peripheral parking -.facilities will assuredly
go a long way towards rejuvinating.Ithaca.
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Purity Icecream.requested the Board of Public Works to make available a part of
the bed of Hancock Street between Meadow Street and Cascadilla Street. There is
the need of the Sewer Division for a- 20' wide easement through the bed of this
street for continued operation of a sanitary sewer main.' There is also the
need for the continued use of a portion of this street by the'NYS Electric and
Gas Corporation for power transmission. Purity Icecream owns all of the land
abutting both sides of the street in the section referred to. The street is not
open as a public Way.
By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Baldini, '3/2- -7
RESOLVED, THAT the Common Council be notified that except for a 20'easement for.
sanitary sewer purposes, and for the distribution of electric power by the
NYS Electric and Gas Corp., these further public necessary for land comprising
the bed of Hancock Street between Meadow Street and Cascadilla Street, and that,
therefore, the Board recommends that this land be made available for sale.
k,p �-�4tit--td
Carried M --re _c 4 �'d o --`_.L
City Clerk Rundle read the following letter addressed to the Attorney for the
City, from Robert J. Hines, Attorney:
Martin A. Shapiro, Esq.
Ithaca City Attorney
City Hall
East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Re: Leo Guqntert - Unopened Hancock Street
Dear Marty:
I understand from the Planning Department that the City of Ithaca is contemplating
abandoning unopened Hancock Street which runs between the existing Route 13 and
Cascadilla Street Extension, and which property is adjacent to lands of my '
client, Leo Guentert.
On behalf of Mr. Guentert, we would like to express our interest in obtaining
title to this parcel of land, and I wish you would. bring this matter to the
attention.of the Board of Public Works for appropriate action. I am sending
a copy of this letter to the Clerk of the City of Ithaca.
In order to fully understand the interests of my client, you would have to know
something of the background of this section of town.
Hancock Street, from Fifth Street to Cascadilla Street was conveyed to the City of
Ithaca by the Dall Corporation and George Sharpe on May 25, 1931. For all
practical purposes the City has not made any use of this property.
Mr. Guentert has a right of way across this street which predates the conveyance
to the City and which he has continually used. In addition, he is an abutting
owner on both sides and relies on the street for access to his property.
A conveyance of this property by the City to any third party would be of little
value to the grantee because of the rights of Mr. Guentert, which would have to
be preserved, and certainly no structure would be permitted to be built on this
land.
Will you please advise me at your earliest convenience what theposition of the
Board of,Public Works is with respect to the sale of this property. Should you wish
any additional information concerning the underlying title or other facts, please
let me know.
Very truly yours,
Robert J. Hines
cc; Hon. Joseph Rundle
Ithaca City Clerk
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the letter from Attorney Hines be referred to the Planning Board.
Carried
CASCADILLA STREET
Mr. Schlieder reported that the City has ownership'of only portions of Cascadilla
Street. Mr. Schlieder said that he believes there is one portion that the City
has been maintainingthepavement which is now owned by LuAn that being the easterly
railroad crossing. That railroad was until recently owned by Lehigh Valley,
and we have maintained a pavement across it. When you get down as far as the
extension of Fulton Street, that property between the easterly railroad and Fulton
de
the
Street werew strips north
side whooown stripshave nointention of selling theirpropertyor ofdisposing
of it in anyway. - -
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By Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That the Board approve final p
a
Loguidice for engineering and surveying servicesentoinarton, connection withBrown,yand pre- /I
7
the pre
liminary plan and report of the Tuningn, in the amount
of
$2,800. Fork intersection,
Carried
By Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED, That the week cf May 13 through 17 be designated as "Spring Pick-up Week",
and that the department be authorized to hire additional equipment and personnel as
necessary to pick up items of household refuse whichare not picked up in the nornal
weekly collections.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to promulgate regulations
governing the size, type and quantity of materials which will be picked up in this
special collection.
Fall Pick-up Weeks ;v
By Comm. Clynes: _seconded by Comm .Schickel
RESOLVED, .that, the week of..October 27. through 25 be 'es'tablished as
Fall Pick-up Week",_ with:; the usual _regulations as, promulgat d by the`
Superintendent ' and: with the .cooperation of the ;press. r .Z�.
Carried
Fall Pick-up Week:
Comm. Clynes reminded everyone that Fall Pick-up Week starts October 21,
1974 and he asked the press for their usual cooperation. 7
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Alderman Gutenberger reported he had received a
at the lower end of Linden Avenue. 3/2 7
The Mayor requested the Department to look into
the Board.
request for a children at play sign
this matter and report back to
REMOVAL OF TRASH CANS LEFT ON STREET AFTER THE DAY OF COLLECTION
Superintendent Dingman read a letter from Mrs. George Patte as follows:
April 8, 1974
Ithaca Public Works Department
To Whom It May Concern,
We have had six or seven new garbage cans and junk cans destroyed by the men .1r
your department. This is definitely unjust - We usually have things in order, but:
occassionally, one does get i11 - Our young man had the flu - so did my husband.
Is there no policy where one is at least called before giving orders to destroy
anthers property?
We would like and expect our cans to be replaced - We'll try harder to obligg
by your regulations.
Thank You
Mrs. George Patte
508 Stewart Ave.
Ithaca, N.Y.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent write a letter to Mrs. Patte explaining the
City's regulations on this matter.
Carried ��
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Alderman Barber said that he had a request by the Cinderella League at Titus Flats
to put dirt around the backstops.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Colder,
RESOLVED. That dirt be placed around the backstops at Titus Flats.
2/7/0
Carried
ALDERMAN SACCUCCI appeared before the Board and asked the Board to solve a
problem on Elm Street. Alderman Saccucci said for many years Elm Street has
been considered one of the most treacherous streets in this community. Particularly
. 4'.
on the north side of the 400 block, and this is near Haller Boulevard. At this
point the street has no curbing, and the shoulder of the street is very erosive,
and the lighting very poor. The drainage along the street is very bad. Alderman
Saccucci remarked that he was speaking on behalf of many residents who live in
this area and asked the Board to take prompt action on this problem.
Comm. Clynes commented that this is a capital project and the staff is aware of
this problem.
By Comm. Clynest seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Highway Committee.
Carried ri��
STORM DRAIN - 100 BLOCK OF SOUTH CAYUGA STREET: The Superintendent wished to
report that construction has been started on the storm drain in the 100 block
of South Cayuga Street which will serve the intersection of State and Cayuga Streets.
This construction will raquire some interruption of t raffic in the 100 block of
South Cayuga Street through the month of May. 01
100 BLOCK OF SOUTH TIOGA STREET -•CLOSING: The Superintendent wished to report
the permanent closing of the 100 block of South Tioga Street effective at 7 a.m.
on April 20, 1974. This action was taken in response to the action of the Board
of Public Works on June 27, 1973, on which they discontinued the street as a
highway and directed that the discontinuance be implemented when the street was'
conveyed to the Urban Development Corporation. M
Alan J. Converse, president of the East Hill Merchants' Association, has requested
a permit on behalf of the Association to block off the 400 block of College
Avenue for their annual sidewalk sale on Friday, and Saturday, May 10 and 11, 1974.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the East Hill Merchants' Association be permitted to hold sidewalk.
days in the 100 block of College Avenue on Friday, May 10 and Saturday, Nay 11,
subject to operational rules established by the Supt.,
BE IT FURHTER RESOLVED, that the participating merchants whose business places
are in the 400 block of College Avenue, be authorized to occupy 50 % of the width
of the sidewalk adjacent to their place of business for sidewalk sales on the -
same days.
Caried
The following is a letter from the Downtown Businessmen's Association requesting.
permission to hold -its sidewalk sales on August 2 and 3, or August 9 and 10:
Robert 0. Dingman
Superintendent of Public Works
Ithaca, New York 14350
Dear Mr. Dingman,
The Downtown Businessmen's Association is planning to hold its annual Sidewalk
Sales tentatively Friday :and -Saturday, August 2nd and 3rd, or the following
week, Friday and Saturday, August 9th and 10th. As of yet, we have not firmed
up the date, but will advise you accordingly.
Our reason for writting now is to:
1) Gain permission/approval to -hold this event. as we have in the past.
2) To allow you to properly make arrangements to not have workmen constructing
the Mall on this particular Friday of the sale. (Saturday is not normally
a workday anyway.) If notified'this early, the Mall contractor could make
adequate plans without disrupting his schedule.
You realize how important this particular event has been to the Downtown retail
community and we feel that you will respond favorably to our request. Please
advise me at your earliest convenience.
Very truly yours,
Stuart Lewis
120 E. State Street
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that this letter be referred to the Highway Committee for recommendation.
Carried
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the request of the Downtown Businessmen's Association to hold
sidewalk days in the 100 and 200 blocks of East State Street during August
be denied.
Ca r �i d
The Board pointed out that construction on the Mall will be going on at that time,
and negotiations may be held later. _whenmore j known in regard to the construction
of the Mall. BY Comm. Golder: seconded -by Comm. Stein
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the. request of Ronald M. Lewis on behalf of certain stores to
hold sidewalk days on the 100 block of North and South Cayuga Street,
the 100 Block of East and West Green Street, the1U0o othc
lkHif Nest
CtStState Street
on Friday and Saturday, August 2 and 3 be
Crried
SIDEWALK DAYS - COLLEGE AVENUE
By Comm. Golder:. seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board confirm the action of the Sup°t. in permitting the_
merchants in the 100 and 200 blocks of College Avenue to hold a limited
version of sidewalk days on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 27, 28 & 29.
This limited version of sidewalk days permits the merchants to use the 50%
of the sidewalk adjacent to their place of business for the display of
merchandise. It does not permit any interruption of pedestrian traffic in
the balance of the sidewalk or any interruption of vehicular traffic on the
roadway.
SIDEWALK DAYS
Comm. Golder reported that he had contacted the Merchants in regards to their
request and told them to contact the Contractor of the Mall for permission
as he would be the one. Other merchants in the nearby area such as North
and South Cayuga Street did not request the Mall and as they are not a part
of the Mall the Board could grant permission to these merchants.
By Comm. Golders seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the merchants not a part of the Mall project be granted permission
to hold sidewalk days on August 2nd and 3rd.
Carried
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LETTER FROM RICHARD L. GREENBURG: City Clerk Rundle read the following letter:
Mr. Martin Shapiro, Esq.
City Hall
Ithaca, New York
RE: Richard Berggren - City of Ithaca
Dear Harty:
As we discussed this morning, I am enclosing within copies of Mr. Berggren's
receipts in this matter. To review the situation, last August Hr. Berggren
was improving his property at 505 West Seneca Street after obtaining a building
permit from the City. At this time he received notice from the City Building
Department to clear up the trash and weeds in the yard at the above property
pursuant to city ordinance. Mr. Berggren was not able to do this within the time
specified and a crew was discharged to effect the "clean up.' The city crew,
either through lack of adequate supervision or in error, removed from the
building site lumber, nails, tools and other items being used by Mr. Berggren in
the work on his property. The city subsequently charged my client $55.78 for
the 70clean up." As I mentioned to you, while we do not contest the city'sright
to initiate such action when clean up notices have been disregarded, there is
certainly no authority for the removal from a duly authorized building site of
tools and other material. To be fair to all concerned my client does not wish
to press any claim if the city will remove its charge. I think this is an
equitable solution under the circumstances. ; aj
1
on I will advise Mr. Berggren to appear fore the Board
As per your suggestion,
of Public Works in the near future to present his case.
Thanking you for your consideration in this matter, with best regards, I remain,
Very truly yours,
Richard L. Greenburg
RLG/Pep
cc: Mr. Richard Berggren
LETTER FROM ATTORNEY SHAPIRO: City Clerk Rundle read the following letter:
Richard Greenburg, Esq.
O'Connor, McHugh, Sovocool, Sovocool & Pfann
300 N. Tioga Street
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850
Re: Richard Berggren - City of Ithaca
Dear Dick:
This letter will serve to advise you that we are in receipt of your letter with
respect to the above entitled matter. Mr. Rundle, the City Clerk, will read
it at the next Board of Public Works meeting on Wednesday, May 22, 1974, at
4:00 P.M. in the Common Council Chambers at 108 East Green Street. Your client
may appear at that meeting and make his case to have the bill for cleanup
expunged.
It is understood that should the Board of Public Works expunge the bill, your
client will hake no claim against the City for any materials which may have been
erroneously picked up. I would appreciate a general release to this effect.
Very truly yours,(
Martin A. Shapiro
Attorney for the City
MS/rb
After a discussion on the floor by the Board the following resolution was
presented:
By Comm. Et-anicki: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Comm. with
power to act, and that this referral in no way implies any kind of reflection on
the staff of the department or of other parties concerned.
AYES (4)
MAYES (0)
ABSENT (1) - Baldini
Carried
The Board referred to the Building & Grounds Committee with power, the matter
of the complaint of Richard Berggren. Mr. Berggren°s complaint was that the
city crews had removed his personal property in the course of cleaning up the
property under the directive of the Building Commissioner. Mr. Berggren
asked to be relieved of the cleanup charges of $55.78. The Building & Grounds
Committee reports that it has denied Mr. Berggren's request. 2._
REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR .THE. CITY:
Attorney for the City, Shapiroreported to_the Board that a law suit has been
commenced. by Mr. and Mrs.. Avery of the Home Dairy against `tle city seeking
to. enjoin the City from proceeding with the -construction of the Ithaca Mali
based on various allegations- and .a, petition. Attorney Shapiro did not. comment
on the allegations :returnable: on, .June 20 and'vill respond- to, ,the petition. -
Attorney Shapiro officially notified .the Board. that ,the law suit :has J ° Z .
commenced against the City: •
THE HONE DAIRY
Mr. Shapiro reported on the Lawsuit against the City by the Home Dairy. There will
be. no injunction::granted against the Mall, which is what the Avery's were seeking
in Court the first time around. Attorney Shapiro stated that the Judge does
leave open- the: `possib:i-lity. of:r lawsuits: for - damages, . in- the` future.
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By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board ratify the Superintendent's agreement with Anton
Egner, architect for the construction of the Ithaca Mall, in which Mr. Egner
agrees to furnish a clerk during construction of the work for his cost plus
a payroll burden of 25%.
Ayes (4) (including Mayor)
Nays (2) (Clynes, Golder)
Y)tx-
Carried__
CURB BROKEN AT MR. FABISOFF HONE 7
Alderman Meyer asked if any action had been taken regarding the curb which
was broken by the snow plow at the home of Mr. Fabi.soff. Mr. Dingman said
that he has received a notice of this type, buds not sure of the
person submitting the complaint. (Ca—c,..,...0-2-0t, a,c
STREETER ASSOCIATES L. REQUISITION NO. 1
By Comm. Schickel: seconded byComm. Baldini
RESOLVED,That requisition No. 1 from Streeter Associates fors constrilction
services in connection with the Ithaca Mall as._.pproved-by Architect Eg er'
under date of July 7, 1974, be approv-cd in tho amount of *93,000 a.na.
ordered paid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chamberlain be authorized to accept *10,000
in negotiable securities of the instrumentality of the State of New York
and/or a political subdivision of the State of New York, in lieu of the
normal 10% retainange.
Carried
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That requisition No. 2 from Streeter Associates for construction services
in connection with the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount of $100,112.00 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept an
additional $10,000 in negotiable securities of the instrumentality of the State
of New York and/or a political subdivision of the State of New York, in lieu
of the normal 10% retainage.
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Carried
Streeter Associates Application for Payment No. 3:
Comm. Schickel BY Comm. Clynes: seconded by
RESOLVED, THAT application for payment No. 3 of Streeter Associates for construction
work in connection with the Ithaca Mall be approved in the amount of $99,115.
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By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept an additional $10,000
of securities of an Instrumentality of the State of New York or a political sub-
division thereof, in lieu of retainage.
Carried
Streeter Associates:.
Comm. Clynes reported that Streeter Associates has presented their fourth
application for payment for construction services in connection with the
Ithaca Mall. The total earnings to date are $436,648 out of an adjusted
contract sum of $780,034, This is 56% of completion. Previous certi--
ficates for payment amounted to $292,227. The current payment due is
$144,421.
The contract provides that when the contract is 50% complete, the owner
may elect not to require additional retainage. To date the contractor
has deposited $30,000 in negotiable securities to cover retainage. He
proposes to deposit an additional $10,000 concurrent with this payment.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that application No.4 of Streeter Associates for construction
services in connection with the construction of the Ithaca Mall be approved
in the amount of $144,421. j>>�
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that'the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept
an additional $10,000 of securities of an Instrumentality of the State of
New York in lieu of retainage.
Discussion took place between Attorney for the City Shapiro and Comm.
Clynes as to whether or not the City had collected enough to cover
retainage. Comm. Clynes stated they had.
A vote was taken that resulted as follows:
Carried
White Nurseries Agreement:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement
year
with ccordanceewithrtheeterms ofithenplantings
in the Ithaca
general contractspecificat ons
Mall in in accordance d2-er-
at a rate of $100 per month. Carried
Supt. Dingman stated that White Nursery of Mecklenburg is a subcontractor
of Streeter Associates and they will make theplantings.
will theCity
enters into a contract with White Nursery, Nursery
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maintanence service for one year. Supt. Dingman commented that before
the Mall is completed other maintenance will be done by the Department
of Public Works. With this contract D.P.W. will not maintain the trees.
Streeter_ Assoc Payment: Comm. Baldini
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by
RESOLVED, that application for payment No. 5 from Streeter Associates for
ons
construction services in COofnfi144,671ction i30.th the
(This indicates 73.5% compleof Ithaca tion)
be approved in the amount , 7' z-/
Carried
Streeter Associates:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that change order No. 5 of Streeter Associates iat s in conn$7,484.30.
cionwith
the construction of Ithaca Commons be approved i
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Shaw
(��'�%° � C Carried
RESOLVED, that change order No. 6 of Streeter Associates in connection
with the construction of Ithaca Commons be approved in the amount of $3,315.
Carried
Streeter Assoc. Order No. 7: Schickel
By Comm. Clynes:` seconded y Comm.
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to execute change order No. 7 of
Streeter Associates which provides for -the addition of $2,415 to the
planting contract for the Ithaca Commons.
Carrierf
STREETER ASSOCIATES: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That application for payment No. 6 from Streeter Associates for construction
services on Ithaca Commons be approved in the amount of $98,537.50. Carried
ANTON J. EGNER AND ASSOCIATES BILLS
Anton J. Egner & Associates have submitted two bills for architectural
services in connection with the construction of the Ithaca Mall. Onebill
is in the amount of $1,877.03; the other in the amount of $4,000.
By Comm. Baidini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the above bills from Anton J. Egner & Associa'tes, dated
July 15, 1974, for architectural services in connection with the Ithaca
Mall, be approved for payment.
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Carried
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel CO_e-
RESOLVED, that a bill of Anton Egner for consulting services in connection
with the construction of Ithaca Mall and in accordance with the terms of
an agreement between the City and Mr. Egner dated November 28, 1973,
be approved in the amount of $9,933.32.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a bill of Anton Egner for reimbursable
expenses incurred in connection with the design and construction to
date of the Ithaca Mall in accordance with the aforementioned contract
be approved in the amount of $3,044.87.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
Carried
RESOLVED, that the bill of Anton Egner for contract administration services
during the month of November he.approved•in the amount of $833.33. ), _ Z
Ca ri ed
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the bill of Anton Egner for the services of a site repre-
sentative from July 1 through December 27 in accordance with the action of
the Board dated June 12, 1974, be approved in the amount of $9,425.
Carried
Bills of Anton Egner:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that the bill of Anton Egner for consulting services in connection
with the design of a sound system for the Ithaca Mall and for reimbursable
expenses for the month of November be approved in the amount of $705.11.
Carried
Comm. Clynes reported to Counbil that he had received a letter from Ethel Nichols,
of the Human Services Committee of Council regarding better lighting and more
frequent litter collection in Collegetown.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by :Comm. Stein.. ,
RESOLVED, That the letter of Councilman Nichols: with respect to better lighting
and more frequent litter collection on the Collegetown area.be referred to the
Highway and Street Lighting Committee, with .power to act.
AYES (6) Including Mayor
Carried
REFUSE PICK UP IN COLLEGE TOWN AREA
Mayor Conley asked if something could be done, to have the refuse picked up in the
College Town area on Labor Day, due to the fact that merchants in the College
Town area are open Labor Day. Mr. Dingman replied that instead of taking Ct ey
action on this matter, if it would be left up to his department and they would make
an effort to run the collection as usual, or arrange for a special pick up in that
area.
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WILLIAMS GLEN ROAD �I
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City Engineer, Schlieder, stated that he has spoken to Mr.4Fabr ni, newly appointed
engineer for the township, and pointed out that although the City had no objection
that the Williams Glen Road be a dead end street there appears to be action on the
part of Mr. Berggren who owns most of the property, to form another street coming ;I
off Williams Glen Road. This then would cause.It to be a large enclave with as
e to a very
many as 25 houses. Fabroni hasead end street to been asked to be suremthat there is ad connection on
causing a a northerly
Cliff Street.
exit off the same road.
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Morris Avenue Curb and Gutter:
Following a request by Mrs. Love of 108 Morris Avenue and the author-
ization of the Board, the 'department has:constructed curb and gutter on
the northerly'side of Morris Avenue. City Ordinances require that 50%
1 of the, cost of such construction be assessed against the abutting properties.
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' By Comm. Clynes: 'seconded by . Ewanicki
Comm
' RESOLVED,� 'r
that the Attorney for the City be requested tp advise the Board
on the proper steps required for the assessment of the abutting property
owners for the cost of construction..
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REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY
Attorney Martin Shapiro, by request of the Highways, Street Lighting &
Refuse Committee researched the -proper steps required for the gssessment
of the abutting property owners for the cost of construction under Section
5-54 of the old Ithaca City Charter. Attorney Shapiro remarked that he
will be 'providing the Board, with written..memorandum.
Curb and Gutter Assessment:
An assessment map prepared by the City Engineer shows that curb and
gutter constructed on the northerly side of Morris Avenue having a total
length of 177 feet was built at a total cost of $1,369. The map further
shows that 74 feet of side curb and gutter was built in front of the
premises of Herbert C. and Alice R. Love of 108-112 Morris Avenue. The
curb was constructed pursuant to a request of Mrs. Love, dated May 2, 1972,
and in response to a directive of the Board of Public Works dated May
10, 1972. Section 20-4E of the Code of Ordinances of the City provides
that one-half of the cost of the construction of curb and gutter shall
be levied against abutting owners. The share of the total cost thus
pro -rated to Mrs. Love is $286.17.
By Comm. C1
ynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to give notice of a public
hearing at the time of the regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday,
October 23, in the matter of the assessment of the cost of curb and gutter
constructed on Morris Avenue abutting the premises of Herbert C. and
Alice R. Love.
Carried
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John;Gutenberger expressed thanks to the Board from Henry Goode of Ithaca Road
for their installation of protection devices in front of his property
to protect .his property fromcars_. and trucks. 7'C-L—e_.> j 3
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Petition for reopening of Hancock Street:
City Clerk Rundle read the following petition:
The City of Ithaca
Board of Public Works and City Planning Dept.
Ithaca, New York 14850
Gentlemen:
We the following owners and tenants of property located west of
Meadow.Street and north and south of the foot of Cascadilla Street
hereby request the City of Ithaca to open Hancock Street immediately
from Meadow to Cascadilla Street to facilitate the ease of tractor -
trailer traffic and other vehicular traffic using the facilities west
of Meadow Street.
The right angle turn west on Cascadilla Street is very slow and
dangerous for both of the above vehicles. As there is now a large
warehouse complex and marina area, many vehicles will be using this
easier access.
Please consider this and arrange a meeting on your agenda for us.
The petition was signed by a number of companies.
Discussion was raised as to where the petition should be sent and who
should take care of this matter.
By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board request Council to return this issue back to
the Board of Public Works and the Planning Board for further recommendation.
Carried
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Decorative Lighting Fixtures:
y omm. lyres: secon e y Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to enter into an agreement with
NYS Electric & Gas Corp. which permits the city to attach decorative
lighting fixtures to street light poles, and in which the city indemnifies
the NYS Electric $ Gas Corp. for any liability which the company mightincurby reason of the city's use of the poles.
Carried
The Supt. reported on the three year contract the city has with NYS Electric
$ Gas and the locations of the Doles to be decorated.
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DOGS: Alderman Meyer commented that there is an issue regarding the need expressed
by younger people on the Commons to do one of two things either to have the dog ordinance
strictly enforced or possibly prohibit dogs.
Comm. Ewanicki said the city does have a leash law.
Attorney Shapiro remarked that dogs enjoy no more freedom on the Mall than they enjoy
anywhere else in the City of Ithaca and there is an ordinance on the bo"ks presently
which would take care of that problem. The Attorney for the City said the problem is
enforcement, not a new- ordinance or •prohibition:: Attorney Shapiro. commented that the
leash- law'and• also `the nuisance law with- respect to dogs which includes barking, damage,
urination; defecation, etc. is all on the books already:so-it.is_really,a question of
just enforcing it.
Challenge Industries -Board to seek means to help program continue 1
Taylor Place Ext. -Board again requests funds from Common Council 2
Supt. authorized to purchase gasoline on open market during February 3
NYSE&G revised contract for furnishing street lighting 4
Maintenance ,Garage - Planner Meigs asked to assist in preparation, etc. 5
Octopus - Mayor asks for resolution to aid him in stepping up project 6
Mall - Mayor asks committee to look a particular items (tax benefit district, etc.7
Recycling of newspaper 8
Lease agreepent for dead storage 9
Chamber of Commerce request to relocate tourist facility 10
Cayuga & Aurora Sts. - aprons not to extend curbs into street 11
Cornell Walk -request from Dr. King requesting curbing 12
Mall resolution regarding conveyance presented by City Attorney 13
Downtown Businessmen's Assoc. support Mall;' Concerned for parking 14
Purity Icecream (Guentert) requests Bd. to make available portion of Hancock bed 15
Tuning Fork. Final payment approved for services by Barton, Brown, Clyde, Log. 16
Board approves construction documents for Mall. Requests funds from Council,
requests Council to establish date and authorization to bid
Linden Ave. request for "children at play" sign 18
Trash cans to be removed from street on day of collection 19
Cinderella League requests dirt at backstop 20
Elm St. problems - curbing, drainage, shoulders, lighting 21
S. Cayuga St. storm drain construction 22
S. Tioga Street closing 23
Downtown Businessmen's Assoc. request sidewalk days in August; Collegetown-June 24
Protest from Richard Berggren over removal of items as trash 25
Law suit by Home Dairy against city in re the construction start of Matl 26
Arch. Egner to furnish clerk during construction of Mali 27
Curb damage - Mr. Fabisoff of Cascadilla Park 28
'Streeter & Assoc. bill for Ithaca Mall Construction 29
Anton J. Egner & Asoc. bills for Ithaca Mall construction 30
Request for more frequent litter collection and lighting in Collegetown 31
Williams Glen Road 32
Cascadilla Street ownership 13
Spring pick-up week designated May 13-17; Fall pick-up designated Oct. 21-25 17
Discussion of Maintenance Facility sites Engr. Miller & Hough hired
Morris Avenue curb and gutter ce�.A)v dc .z r ; i.� r°�c.,� t' ;, r z
Mall naming contest
White nursery contract for maintenance of trees on mall
Ithaca Rd. resident expresses thanks for protective devices in front of home
Mayor expresses concern in re shopping center outside of Ithaca(see W&S, pg. 21).
Hancock Street - petition for reopening
Decorative street lighting at Christmas time
Thomas G. Miller & B, K. Hough submit bills for services (Maintenance facility)
Maintenance facility - authorization to proceed with site preparation
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Dog ordinance enforcement on Ithaca Mall
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CITY OF ITHACA
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
1. Maintenance Garage $ 1,050,000
2. Elm Street Sidewalk (Newhart) 5,000
3. Tuning Fork Construction (additional) 230,000
4. Bridge Inspection (additional) 20,000
5. Hancock Street Bridge Deck 150,000
6. Williams Glen Road 22,000
7. Elmira Road Area Drainage 200,000
8. Six Mile Creek Drainage Study 10,000
9. City Map 70,000
10. Elmira Road Widening and Improvement (additional) 600,000
11. Wall Renewal 1975-1976 10,000
12. City Hall Elevator Improvements 12,500
13. Stewart Park Duck Pond 20,000
14. Elm Street Improvement In preparation
CAPITAL PROJECTS: Attached is a list of Capital Projects whichhava..been-prepared
for submission to the Capital Improvements Review Committee.
By ,Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That'.this matter be referred to the Finance, Accounts and Capital
Improvements Committee.
Carried
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
Comm. Schickel reported that there is attached hereto a list of Capital Improvements
dated September 11, 1974.
By'Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the list of Capital Projects dated September 11, 1974, be approved
by this Board and forwarded to the Common Council for consideration in its 1975
Capital Improvements program.
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IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be advised that the highest priority ,
should be given to the Maintenance Garage;: Bridge' Inspectiozi; Fire Training Center,
(Water); Change -overs required by the Bolton Point System, (Water); Crescent Place,
(Sewer); Tioga, Marshall, Linn, (Sewer); Lower.,Elm'Street, (Sewer); Elm Street side--;
walk; and Hancock Bridge Deck.
AYES; 5
ABSTAIN: 1 - Stein
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
GENERAL FUND
1. Maintenance Garage
2. Elm Street Sidewalk (Newhart)
Carried
'$..1,050,000
5,000
3. Tuning Fork Construction (additional) 230,000
4. Bridge Inspection (additional) 20,000
5. .Hancock StreetBridge. Deck . L150,000
6. Williams Glen Road 22,000
7. Elmira Road Area Drainage 200,000
8. Six Mile Creek Drainage Study 10,000
9. City Map 70,000,
10. Elmira Road Widening and Improvement (additional) 600,000
11. Wall Renewal 1975-1976 10,000
12,1;: City Hall Elevator Improvements 12,500
13: Stewart Park Duck Pond _..20,000.
14; Elm Street Improvement. . . 45,000
WATER FUND
15. Loop at Fire Training Center (F135-) - _ (additional)
16. Change -overs required by Bolton .Point System
_ SEWER FUND
17. Crescent Place.
18. 'Tioga, Marshall, Linn
19. Lower Elm Street
September 11, 19.74
30,000
35,000
24,500
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iCapital Review Committee Meeting:
Superintendent Dingman remarked that he had been asked, to attend a meeting
i of the Capital Review Committee to be -held at 8 p,m, this evening,•at
1.which.time he shall speak in favor of the Capital Projects approved by
' this Board and -their priorities. 'This'is a public'meeting and all Board
Imembers are invited to be present if they have a particular interest in
a particular Capital Project. 09-4:4' 2-3
Capital Projects Budget:'
Alderman Jones pointed out that 'one addition .that was made to this'.buc#get .
was the project of Wi iams GlenRoad, for :$16,000.. Alderman Jones conveyed
concern by Council that -they wou: 3e presented with:.a cost per foot rather.
I than just placing $16,000 .in the budget for that project. Alderman.Jones.
personally persuedd this project by going to the Town and finding out if
thOown was going to do it and when they were going to -proceed.
Further discussion was held pertaining to.the plan for the road and paying
of the cost of construction.,
City Engineer Schlieder explained his concern with the plans.
Comm. Clynes requested Mr. Schlieder to discuss the plans with.the Town.
Alderman Jones brought the project of enlarging the small park on Auburn
Sti^ee to the Boards Attention.
Discussion was again raised pertaining to Willi'am'Glen Road project as tol the
readiness of the Town tol begin:the project:
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Bill No. 810: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Evanicki
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to advise State Farm Mutual Auto=
mobile Insurance Company that no basis exists for any reduction of city bill No. 810
for the repair of guard rails caused be the accident March 18, 1974.
Carried
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Audits
1
Budget requests 2
NYS Electric & Gas electric accounts except street lighting, placed under
filed tariff 3
Budget transfers - 4
Tax Benefit District - Mayor asks Committee to look at Mall in this respect
See page,: , Hwys.
Bill expunged - W. Komaromi; NYSE&G, 4 5
Bill questioned & explained in re plumbing labor rates 6
Capital projects completed - closed out 7
Request to furnish a status report of capital projects 8
Budget adopted for 1974. DPW budget for 1975 submitted. Items deleted. 9
NYS Urban Development Corp. Invoice ordered to be paid 10
Bus tour to view major city facilities and capital projects - Julys 2.7 ;2 I <<(. 11
Capital Projects proposed for '75 12
Bill No. 810 - St. Farm Mutual Auto. Ins. Co. bill. No basis for reduction 13
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The following is a letter from Mrs. Vera Hamburger complaining about parking
on Giles Street:
Board of Public Works
City Hall
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Sirs:
I have recently attended a meeting of the Bryant Park Civic Association at which
Mayor Conley and Alderman Gutenberger were also present. Both these gentlemen
advised me to present by problem to you, which I am doing now, with a big
PLEASE HELP!!!!!
I am the owner and inhabitant of the property on 806 Giles Street. While I do
appreciate your concern•wi.th the particular traffic situation which has arisen
in this vicinity since the reservoir and the surrounding woodlands have become
so popular as a recreation area, the COMPLETE prohibition of parking on both sides
of Giles Street between East State and the bridge has hit me very hard. I have
been living in Ithaca for almost 25 years, and have many friends who would like
to come and see me, but who find it now impossible to do so because they can no
longer leave their cars within easy walking distance of my house. I am no longer
young and almost all my friends are in my age group or older, and this complete
ban on parking in the neighborhood is a real hardship for them and for me. Many
of my friends have had to refuse to come since the ban on parking has come into
effect and I am becoming virtually isolated.
Moreover, I have a Cornell graduate student as tenant, but there is such a slope
from the house to the road, that it would be almost impossible to excavate a
parking space for him. Even if this could be done, at great expense to me and
sacrifice to my garden, I have not enough land to create space for more than one
car, and this would obviously not solve the problem I am now faced with whenever
want to see friends at my house or have week -end guests from out of town.
Would it be possible therefore to remove the No -Parking sign between. Bridge Street
and the house next to me on 802 Giles Street? Or, alternatively, would you
consider letting me have some form of special permits to allow my friends to park
in front of my house for limited periods of time?
I hope that you will be able to help me with this problem and I am looking forward
to an early and favourable reply.
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Yours very sincerely,
Vera Hamburger
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that this letter be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Transit,
Committee to consult with the Traffic Engineer with power to act. d
Carried
PARKING IN GILES STREET AREA
Mr. Dingman reported that he had received a call from a lady on Bridge
Street who brought up a problem which bothers the City at this time and
each year when it is brought up it becomes more complex, that is the
parking on Giles Street. The parking in the Giles Street area which
problem is connected to the problem of swimming at the 30' dam. The
problem was brought to the City originally as a parking problem.
At tbe request of the Chief of Police the City has instituted a 90 day
experimental regulation which bans all parking on both sides of
Giles Street from the bridge up to East State Street, and this was done
because during the swimming days there was too much parking which caused
a real traffic problem. Since this plan was instituted the city is now
having very serious parking problems on Bridge Street, Cornell Street
and East State Street. Mr. Dingman reported that it is illegal to swim
in any portion of the 30' dam and it has been posted.
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By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Parking and Traffic
Committee to consider the parking problem.
Carried
Seneca Parking Garage - monthly rates to be established. Reduced rates denied 1
Parking eliminated. Regulation approved for Dearborn Place. Also CC requested
to include in traffic code changes in one-way traffic on -Dearborn, Prospect,
and Columbia. 2
-CC Requested to include in traffic code no parking zone on W. Green, E. Seneca 3
Immaculate Conception School - 317 N. Plain St. Parking restrictions changed 4
Working Man's Gas Station causing traffic jam 5
Prospect and Hudson Sts: - driveway problem
Ithacar-e-r-es-iden-t-s-retrue`st--Quarry--St . bus-se'rvice--- - '
DBA requests sign -on -Seneca Parking Garage 8
Standardization of traffic signal and controller equipment 9
DOT prepared to -approve application of hwy. work permit (Caldwell -Rothschild)
Parking resolution passed - Green St. Artrl. 10
Seneca Parking Garage - revenues reported • Use of Shuttle Bus passes. 12
Geo. Theodosiou 1973 request for refund of towing charge; also, other complaints 14
Woolworth Dept. Store request for tent sale - Parking Lot D 15
Hook Place - parking in driveway 16
Removal of parking meters on E. Green St. 17
Parking eliminated on west side of Stewart Ave. 2
Posted sped zone adjacent to Fall Creek School 18
Seneca Parking Garage accident of 12/20/73 settled 19
Cornell St. and Valley Road residents request stop sign 20
Giles St. resident, (Vera Hamburger) requests removal of no parking signs 21
Collegetown merchants - request for meter changes in Corson Lot 22
Prohibition of -parking and traffic (Ithaca Mall) 23
Funds requested of CC for signs directing public to Seneca Garage & WW Lot D 8
Maple Ave. - CC requested to amend ordinance to prohib.parking at all times 2
Robert Garcia requests action for pedestrian safety near Belle Sherman School 24
Validation and pass system for parking during Mall construction 25,25a
Tioga-Green St. traffic light 26
• Parking meters - N. Cayuga St. 27
Parking Lot 'A' closed 28
Seneca and N. Plain St. - traffic light requested 29
State & Green street intersection of Tuning Fork - traffic light to be installed 30
Traffic circulation - Evening traffic problem 31
Cascadilla & Route 13 traffic light 32
Loss of traffic signs in Collegetown area 33
Giles Street parking Lbecause of swimming)Ai 21
IIillview Place - request to remove parking at all times 34
DBA request one year's free parking as prize in name the mall contest 35
Request from vendors referred to committee 36
J. Pokerwinski request to pro -rate agreement (parking behind store) 37
Bicycle storage downtown 38
Communication Arts requests no parking signs at entrance to Stewart Ave. drive 39
S. Aurora & Buffalo Sts. traffic tie-ups caused by constr. at Giles St. Bridge 40
Sigma Nu Fraternity, Willard Way requests on -street parking 41 -'
Hancock St. property owners.. request area from Meadow to Cascadilla open, for traffic
Parking- Court House area 43
Parking - Aurora St. 44
\ �! j' Parking - Cascad±dila St. area 45
Challenge Industry requests parking spaces 46/
Geneva and Buffalo St. corner - 4 -way stop lights requested
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Suggestions for parking & delivering in business area 48
Traffic Ordinances amended and changed 49
No standing zones established - 100 block E. Seneca, 100 block S. Cayuga 50
One -day traffic restriction on Green Street (constr. of Helix bridge) 51
Elm Street parking problem 52
Cliffside Terrace Apts. on Lake St. - lifting of parking restr. requestdd 53
FLOOD. INSURANCE: Comm. Golder reported that he had a communication relative to
Flood. Control Insurance and read the following to the Board:
:-It requites the purchase of flood insurance as a prerequisite to receipt of
Federal Financial Assistance for construction or acquisition purposes for
properties located in flood hazard areas of eligible communities, becomes..
effective 60 days after enactment.
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Forbids all federal supervised banks, savings and loan associations and other
similar institutions from making loansfor properties located in flood hazard
areas of eligible communities unless the property has flood insurance at least
equal to the loan or the maximum available whichever is less, becomes effective
60 days after enactment. It defers until December 31, 1974, or the effective date
of the community's rate map whichever is later. The applicability of actuarial
premium rates for new constrcution and substantial improvements during existing
construction. Subsidized insurance in now available for all structures new and
existing until the rate map is published.
Comm. Golder requested that the Mayor make application for Flood Insurance.
City Engineer Schlieder reported that he is to attend a meeting with the Mayor's
staff of all towns in Tompkins County with the To:pkins County Planning Officer,
to find out what the requirements are other than just making application.
City Engineer Schlieder said that by the next meeting he should have a report and
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suggested resolution.
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BRIDGES, CREEKS AND STORM DRAINAGE COMMITTEE: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by
Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED, that the request of Manley. Thaler, Esq. on behalf of Snow Village and ,
Johnson's Boat Yard for dredging Cascadilla Creek channel, he denied. / 7 >
Carried
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By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and staff contact the State regarding this matter.
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LETTERS REGARDING DREDGING CASCADILLA CREEK: Mayor Conley commented that he had
received several letters from tenants of Johnsons Boat Yard requesting the City
to clean out Cascadilla Creek by Johnson Boat Yard.
After discussion on the floor by the Board the following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein Y:
RESOLVED, that this matter, be referred to. the Bridges, Creeks and. Stbrm Drainage
Committee.. '
Carried
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Work on the reconstruction of storm drain in the 100 Block of Cayuga Street is
scheduled to start on Monday, the 15th. The storm drain'is being scheduled in
support of the Ithaca Mali project, and is important to the start of that project.
The Traffic Division and the Construction & Maintenance Division are coordinating
their efforts to insure a minimum of traffic disruption. An attempt ;•gill be made
to notify the public through the media of changes in traffic and parking patterns
as they occur.
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
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Ass°t. Supvt. Hannan, who is acting as liaison with Engineer Martin on the
Fall Creek ground water study, has requested a committee meeting. The chairman
should set a date for the meeting. /nCy.7V '
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That.Engineer Martin, who is preparing a report on ground water
conditions in the Fall Creek area, be directed to complete his report on the
basis of information that has been furnished to date.
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By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the Attorney for the City investigate the responsibility of
the Board of Public Works and the city in maintaining streams for navigation
and recreation.
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i'IODJESKI & MASTERS AGREEMENT
Comm. Baldini reported the contract for bridge inspection by Modjeski and
Masters had arrived and was acceptable. Comm. Stein reported that the city
staff was unable to do this job and that the price is fair.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the Supt, be authorized to enter into an agreement with
Modjeski & Masters for the inspection of the city's bridges in accordance
with the letter of Modjeski & Masters, dated June 12, 1974. L 0,4 74
MODJESKI & MASTERS
Comm. Baldini commented that most of this subject has been covered by the City
Engineer. Comm. Baldini, did mention that the Committee recommends that the floor
system be removed to prevent further pedestrian use. Nr. Schlieder said that
is hasn't been done yet, but he has instructed Mr. Dougherty to have it done.
No action was needed from the Board. • I� 1q174
BRIDGE CONSULTANT'S REPORT
City Engineer,.Mr. Schlieder, reported that on the conclusion of the City's Bridge
Consultant's inspection of bridges, Mr. Schlieder ordered two bridges closed down.
Mr. Schlieder said that one of the bridges is the Monroe Street Bridge, the
abuttment on the East Side is being supported by
the northeast
corner. There is no abuttment there. The deck iself has ebeenthe deteriorating,
and in the interest of safety it has been'closed`to vehicular traffic. Mr.
Schlieder said that the Plain Street Bridge, which as of 1964 has been operating
as a pedestrian bridge has now reached a point where the bridge must now be closed
bridge is closed.
to everyone. The bridge is made of wood and because of safety precautions this
'TURING. VALENTINE PLACE
Comm. Stein reported that the residents in Valentine Place -were protesting
the dumping of material over the bank into the creek. Assistant Supt.
Hannan replied that the area in question was not City property but that the
bank had slid into the creek and that the city was restoring fill that was
lost. The problem is that Other contractors are dumping there and,it is not
dirt. The City tries to keep it covered and is attempting to restore the area
that was washed away. Every time a heavy rain comes more of it is washed down
and the area continues to slide. The City would like to stop others from
dumping there.
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100 BLOCK - SOUTH TIOGA STREET
Comm. Baldini reported that Skyline Paving Company has presented a statement
for work performed through July 3 in connection with its contract to
construct a storm drain in the 100 block of South Tioga Street.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the invoice of Skyline Paving Company for cons ruction
services in connection with the construction of a storm drain in the 100
block of South Tioga Street be approved in the amount of $20,931.84.
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Carried
SKYLINE PAVING FINAL BILL: Comm. Baldini reported that.Skyline'Paving has presented
its'final-bill for construction of the storm sewer in -South Tioga Street in the
amount of $4,487.86.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the bill be approved and ordered. paid.
Skyline Paving Co
a v Inc. Bill: By Comm. Baldi
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to
Co., Inc. for utility trench repair work completed
amount of $8,630.80.
Carried
ni: seconded by Comm. Schickel
approve a bill of Skyline Paving
through September 10, 1974, in the
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Carr. ed
MONROE STREET BRIDGE and PLAIN STREET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the Planning Department be requested to study the site of the present
Monroe Street Bridge and the site of the present Plain Street Pedestrian Bridge
from the point of view of the present needs for vehicular, pedestrian, and utility
service. The request should ask the Planning Department to advise the Board what
facility, if any, should be continued in these areas. 41 'cm
Carried
South Plain Street Bri a Re air Petition: City Clerk Rundle read the following peti-
tionisigned by 120 South Side Residents:
We, the undersigned, residents of the South Side of the City of Ithaca, respectfully
request the repair and reopening of the South Plain Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek
for pedestrian use.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein:
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Bridges, Creeks and Storm Drainage
Committee, the Planning Board and the Planning and Development Committee of Council.
074
Carried
Pedestrian Walkwa 3n Plain Street:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request $2,000 in
current funds in the Bridge Maintenance Account •:to provide for the con-
struction and temporary maintenance of a pedestrian walkway on the existing
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Plain Street Bridge at'Six,Mile Creek.
Discussion was held pertaining to the safetq of the b �q ��
ing the bridge. ridge without reconstruct -
Supt. Dingman replied that temporary construction can be done on the bridge
to hold it over until a new bridge can be designed.
After discussion a vote was taken'on the above resolution resulting as follows:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel Carried
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to prepare a Capital Program
for the construction of a new pedestrian bridge across Six Mile Creek at
Plain Street, and to present the same to the Capital Improvements Review
Committee for 1976 funding. (- l' -i
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PEDESTRIAN: BRIDGE: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Sup't. be authorized to proceed with preliminary planning for a
pedestrian bridge to replace the present bridge over Six Mile Creek at Plain Street.
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Comm. Baldini asked how they were doing on repairs so they can use this bridge. Supt.
Dingman said the Board has requested the Council for $2,000. Sup't Dingman said he
doesn't know what the situation of that is, but intends to look into it •further.
Alderman Meyer commendted that she understands that there is eventually a request
for $110,000 to totally replace the bridge. Alderman Meyer said she thinks that there
is a new act to develop in cities not only in regard to something like bridges but
concerning'the reuse of objects rather than such things as Brownstones of New York
other kinds of old buildings which are fairly structurely strong. Alderman Meyer said
she forsees a tightening,of our belt on a great number of things in the city especially
if Pyramid'does get built. Alderman Meyer said she would like an explanation or
consideration of not building a bridge but really checking the structural qualities
of this bridge to the degree that it might be reused rather -than discarded. Alderman
Meyer said, seeing that it is not being considered for anything other than pedestrian
traffic she really doesn't understand why the whole thing has to be tossed for a
$110,000 bridge. Alderman Meyer said she understands that at the time of the building
of the bridge over Six Mile Creek the cost of that bridge was far greater than was
anticipated, and that since the city paid so.much it's too bad it was not a car bridge
and not just a pedestrian bridge.. Alderman Meyer requested that the Board investigate
this much deeper.
Sup't. Dingman remarked that the Council has not yet acted to provide these funds in
the capital budget for 1976.
Alderman Meyer commented that she understands that and that she also understands that
this will come from Council. at a later date. Alderman Meyer said she was raising the
question at this point before the action gets moving in that direction without checking
the alternatives to simply tearing the bridge down especially with cost of steel today,
etc.
Comm. Stein asked if this was an entirely new bridge, and if the cost was $110,000.
Supt. Dingman said yes, and what is necessary is the construction of new foundation.
Sup't. Dingman commented that the capital budget proposals have been made to the
Capital Improvements Review Committee upon a recommendation of this Board and as he
understands it have been viewed favorably by the Capital Improvements Review Committee
with a proposal that it be scheduled for funding in 1976. Supt. Dingman said if they
are going to fund it in 1976 then.we should proceed with the planning of the bridge
in 1975. Sup't. Dingman said that for apptoximately.$2,000 they can temporarily make
the existing structure..1art fora year as a pedestrian bridge.
Money for Pedestrian Walkway on S. Plain Street Bridge:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be again requested to provide $2,000 in
Bridge Maintenance Account A5120 for the temporary provision of a pedestrian
walkway on the existing South Plain, Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek.
The Mayor asked a question as to the funds available for the previously
mentioned motion.
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Alderman Jones commented on why she came to the meeting and stated that as
far as she knew $2,000 was not allocated in the 1975 tentative budget.
Alderman Jones asked if the problem would be alleviated with this amount or
if it would come upagainin two years.
Supt. Dingman explained the conditions of the bridge, what would have to be
done to the bridge, and how long the repairs would last.
Alderman Jones asked what the procedure was with NYSE & G in sharing the
cost on new pedestrian facilities at that site.
Supt. Dingman explained what the City has historically allowed NYSE & G thru
a franchise permits the NYSE & G to put their facilities in the street, and
attached to the bridges. Mr. Dingman said they have never been charged with
a cost for providing a portion of the facility.
Further discussion was held relating to wooden bridges and the cost..
A vote was taken on the above resolution that resulted as follows: Carried
Giles Street'Bridge:
Comm. -Stein reported that the ' department - •„Ashes to
Giles Street Bridge is proceeding on schedule, and
Pavement will -be in' place and'the bridge opened t�
the 19th of October, -1974.
report thatwork on the
it is'expected that'the
traffic approximately
Giles Street Bridge:
Comm, Baldini reported that the surface improvement s of -the Giles Street
Bridge were completed and the bridge reopened on October 18 L
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Engineer--Srhl i eder further- reported that there- is $ drainage—problem
coining flour ap-riva•ta--property-'on Turner-'Placea coming from the driveway
onto the sidewalk and down the street. Engineer Schlieder stated that
he may have to come to the Board and ask direction for City forces or
hired men by Dept. of Public Works to do repair work for the protection
of pedestrians, if the property owner does not correct the problem.
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PUBLIC HEARING
Curb and Gutter Assessment:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be opened.
No one appeared at the public hearing.
Carried
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, that the public hearing be closed. Carried
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By Comm..Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
WHEREAS, Herbert C. and Alice' R. Love, owners of property at 108-112
Morris Avenue, did by letter dated May 2, 1972, request the construction
of curb. and gutter across the frontage of their property across the north-
erly side of Morris Avenue, and
WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works by action dated May 10, 1972, did cause
the construction of such curb and gutter at a pro -rated total cost of
$572.34, of which 50% is assessable against the abutting property, and
WHEREAS, the Board after proper public notice has this day .held a hearing
on said assessment, and there being no objection thereto,
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RESOLVED, that the assessment of $286.17 be levied against e, property
of 108-112 Morris Avenue for the construction of curb and gutter, and that
said assessment be approved by this Board and: recommended to the Common
Council for confirmation.
Carried
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Leiter from Harold Wallace, Sewer and Water Line Connection Request:
City Clerk Rundle read the following letter:
November 12, 1974
t'?rd'of Public Works
1.8 East Green Street
Itha'„ New York 14850
Dear Sirs:
We are proposing to build offices, metal processing and maintenance,
facilities of approximately 17,500 square feet on our property at 105
and 119 Cherry Street, Ithaca, New York.. Our present office and mainten-
ance facility will be occupied and operated by_Triangle Steel, Inc:.
the new building will be an addition to the west end area.
The building will be constructed with a flat built-up- roof requiring
several roof drains plus floor drains in the work areas. In addition,
the building will be protected With an automatic sprinkler system.
We respectfully request the:necessary storm sewer and permission -to
connect to" the storm sewerand water lines m=». available to us to
accomodate the proposed new facility.
Respectfully yours,
Harold Wallace
Marvin J. Freedman.
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Superintendent Dingman commented to theloarc'- i_'t on Chwrry Sr,:,, -.217 "
was storm drainage only ion- rhe" ;corner of Cherry -and Clinton-: ' Supt. 1 1:
-stated that they would hive to• start -.a `capital project along •Cherry .Street
to put more storm drainage into accomodate Mr. Wallaces request.
Mr. Wallace s =-ated that they were_ `going:.to start construction on the
addition in about a month or a month'and a half.
Supt. Dingman stat r i that,.the City would .have to ot,tain a permit to dra'
water through the , rea of tile, d'ce oii `tli'e' floo a vr•otection.
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Discussion was further `held-pertaiining to'"priorities of capital projects
and ;.ast requests Mr. Wallace had Made.
By Comm, Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. `Schickel
RFT')LVED, that this matter be referred 'to':Creeks, ,Bridges and Storm
D,c,inaga Committee, with power to act on recommending it to the Capita.'
Improvement Review Committee.
Carried.
The;Maypr requested that a copy of the request be sent to the Capital
Improvement Review Committee and the Planning Board.
Storm Drain on Cherry Street:
Comm. a ini reporte that the Engineering Division has estimated that
construction of a storm drain on Cherry Street sufficient to meet the needs
expressed by Mr. Wallace at the November 13 Board meeting, and also sufficient
to provide for street drainage in any future reconstruction of Cherry Street,
can be accomplished for $8,500. (7
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to establish a Capital
Project of $8,500 for the construction of storm drainage in Cherry Street
at the intersection of Taber Street, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the establishment of such Capital Project
the Supt. be authorized to proceed with the construction of the Storm Drain.
Alderman Jones asked when the construction of the facility will be built?
City Clerk Rundle read from the minutes of November 13 meeting.
A.vote was taken on the above motion which resulted as follows: Carried
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Fall Creek Area Water Problem Report Acceptance:
y omm. to .in1: secon'e' ,y omm. c lc e
RESOLVED, that the report of Engineer Martinwith respect to ground: water
problems in the Fall Creek area,' be. accepted, and.. , .7
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that an invoice of $2,500 now due Mr. Martin for
such study approved a roved and ordered paid. Carried
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MARTIN GROUND WATER SURVEY:. By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein •
RESOLVED, 'That a public information meeting be held on Wednesday, January 15, 1975,
at 7:30 p.m., in the Common Council Chambers to acquaint residents of the Fall Creels
area and other interested parties with the results of the Martin ground water survey. Z
Carried
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Sewer Sub -Drain 'Installation .Franklin Street: _
By Comm. :al.ini: secon•eII. .y omm. cis e1
RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to install a
sub -drain in the Franklin Street sanitary sewer as recommended in the
report, and
BE IT, FURTHER RESOLVED, that Engineer Martin be requested to appear in
the 'Common Council Chambers sometime after'.the first of the year to explain
his report and the findings thereof to Commissioners, Council members .and
interested citizens.
A question was raised as . to the, price of the -Sub-drain .
Carried
Asst. Superintendent Hannan replied that the price would be nominal.
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HANCOCK' STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Baldini: , .secdnded` by Comm.. Schfekel ,
RESOLVED, That pending the availability of hinds in -the -197S budget, the p't P be
authorized"to engage the services of Modjeski.& Masters for the design of the replacement:
of the bridge slab and railings on the Hancock Street.b.ridge,ovef CascadillasCreek.'
Modjeski Q< Masters Engineering Service Bill:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that a bill of Modjeski Pi Masters for engineeri
connection with field inspection and rating of twelve bri
of Ithaca, be approved in the amount of $13,651.87.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to contract with
for the inspection of the remaining bridges in the City
funds are available.
Carried
ng services in
dges in the City
Carried
Modjeski A Masters
to the extent that
Carried
Flood Insurance Communication 1
Cascadilla Creek channel dredging denied Snow Village & Johnson's Bt. Yd. 2
Storm drain construction on Cayuga St. 3
Fall Creek ground water study 4
City Atty. to investigate responsibility for maintaining streams
Bridge Inspections (Modjeski & Masters)
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Dumping- Valentine Place residents protest dumping into creek 7
Skyline Paving Co. bill - S. Tioga Street storm drain construction -- 8
Monroe St. Bridge; Plain St. Bridge g
Petition for pedestrian use of Plain St. Bridge - Funds requested. 9
Giles Street Bridge work proceeding on schedule 10
Taylor Place drainage problem 11
crFLa-U q.a..2. NeLk-ts
Curb & Gutter Assessment on Morris Ave., Public Hearing held p7, �/ 12
Wallace request for storm sewer drain at Cherry St. business 13
Engr. Martin report on Fall Cr. Gr. Water accepted. Bill accepted 14
Franklin Street sub -drain authorized 15
Hancock St. Bridge - Modjeski & Masters authorized if funds available 16 & 6
Bill for services
e
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By Comm.
Golder: seconded by Comm. Parkes // y
{ RESOLVED, That a bill of the Cortland Paving Company for
tincthenamountservices
of $75.00.
connection ,with;. the South Hill School playground:, -:be approvednn connection
BE IT.P1JRTHER RESOLVED,, That the contract of the Cortland'bevin Co dacomileco
with the construction of the South_Hill School playg
Carried
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JASON FANE - 320 DeWitt Park Apartments appeared before the'Board and requested.
permission to construct a passageway between the Montgomery Wards Buildiqg, which
Mr. Fane owns, and the ;fourth -floor of'the City. Hall l Building'. Mr. Fanc said he
would construct the pasd'ageway at his own expense, and conform to the Building Codes
of. the City of Ithaca. Mr. Fane commented that construction of the passageway -is
the only thing holding up the lease of his office space to the County Department
of,,Social Services.
After discussion on the floor by the Board, the following resolution was_presented:
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder i/1
RESOLVED, That permission be granted to Mr. Jason Fane to construct a passageway
under theconditions that all the plans and P-ecifications for constz'u_tion are
acceptable to the Building Commissioner and Superintendent Dingman.
Carried
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MR. ED ANGERS Secretary of the Moose Lodge, appeared before the Board.- Mr. Angers
said that the Moose Lodge had received a bill from the City in the amount of $138.00
for removing snow from the sidewalks. He felt that they were not given enough time
to shovel the s dewalks themselves, and felt they should not have to pay the bill.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Parkes ;),01,1,z,, 2_3
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse
Committee for investigation and report back at the next meeting.
Carried
Ed Angers, Secretary of M000se Club.
Mr. Ed Angers Secretary of the Moose Lodge appeared before the Board regarding
a bill of $138.00 for removing snow from their sidewalks. Comm. Golder suggested.
a compromise, by not charging for the 143 ft. on Seneca Street.
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Resolved, That this matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power to act.
By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Baldini
Carried
// By Comm. Golder: seconded by
1 Comm. Clynes
' RESOLVED, that the portion of the bill in the amount of $35.75 for sidewalk cleaning
by the Moose Club on Seneca Street side only be expunged. L/2, 7
Cartied
Eugene Terray - 805 E. State Street speared before the Board, concerning a bill
he received from the City for cutting his yard, which he felt wasa'mistake. Mr.
Terray asked that theBoardrescind the bill. Mr. Terray said the sequence of events
is roughly the following:
On July 31, 1974, the City sent him a letter s II
lawn ending on August 7 atr. flying he had just a week to5cut his
Commissioner. Bldg. Comm. Jonestoldhim hatTerreapparently said
talked to the Building
time on the7th and found that the � Inspector came out some-
time
to do the work 6 days later.r Mr. Terry
cut and sent a crew out and
ay said the yard was cut on the 7th.
Building Commissioner Jones said that they notified the owner of the property and
gave them 7 days to cut the yard;. the inspector went back on the 7th and it was not
done. Mr. Jones said they in turn
turuea it uver to th® Department of Public Works
to have the crews take care of it; and apparently it was 6 d
got to doing it. Mr. Jones said in the intermediate days later, s cute they
time
City crew did it again. , the grass was cut and the
By Comm...Stein: seconded by Comm...Ewanicki
Parks Committee with power to act.
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Public Buildings, Public Grounds, &
Request for Expungement of Bill for Cutting Grass:
s
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Eugene Terray for rescission of a bill
for cutting the grass on the property at 805 East State Street was referred
to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power to act. The committee
has reviewed the circumstances surrounding the City's cutting of the grass
and determined that the department acted properly and. that there is no
basis for the requested expungement.
Carried
Nay - (1) Stein Ayes - (4) Carried
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Campbell Elevator Company
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Parkes,
Resolved, That the proposal of the Campbell Elevator. Company.
elevator in City Hall, be referred to the Building &'Grounds
for action at the February 27;meeting, so that a request, for
be included in the 197+ final'budget.
for improvement, of the
Committee with:a request
funds, if required, may
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Carried
Campbell Elevator Company Contract:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the contract of the Campbell Elevator Company for mainten-
ance of the elevator in City Hall be approved at a monthly rate of $2401.57
effective December 1, 1974. )(' ' / 3
Carried
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Otis Elevator Co.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Golder
Resolved, That the Superintendent be authorized to execute on behalf of the
Board a contract with Otis Elevator Co. for maintenance of the elevators in the
Seneca Parking Garage, at a monthly contract price of $433.60.
(5) Ayes
(1) Nay - Golder
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Carried
Otis. -Elevator Maintenance Contract
By Comm. Baldihi secanded•.by-CQmm: Schidkel
RESOLVED, that the? pricd-•adj,ustment of Otis ;Elevator Co: _which:established
a.:monthl3'•••rate4of-$228.0gefor%maintenance o lAhe -ele?vator• in..the Hall of
1$stice,in.:accOtdanoe Withran:existing.:contractrrbe:approved -
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r:.., .. �.1:, .....alig,
Discussion was held relating to other companies and the rights of changing
the contract.
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ONS APPEARING
Alderman Saccucci
Alderman Saccucci
about tree trunks
and 500 blocks of
off the tops of.t
trunks." Alderman
they are a menace
this situation.
PERS BEFORE THE BOARD - Tree Trunks
appeared before the Board on behalf of the Cliff Street residents.
commented that several Cliff Street residents are complaining
that are located near the sidewalk in the vicinity of the 400
East Cliff Street. The residents claim that the City crews cut
hese dead trees in 1972, and never made an effort to remove these
Saccucci remarked that they area sore thumb to the public and
to pedestrians. Alderman Saccucci requested the Board to
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By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Baldini,
Resolved, That this matter be referred to Supt. Dingman for action.
Carried
correct
SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Superintendent Dingman reported that the complaint
of Alderman Saccucci at the Board meeting of February 13 with respect to dead
trees on Cliff Street, has been met by the removal of the trees. -Z/2 7
Letter from Attorney Richard I. Mulvey:
City Clerk Rundle read the following letter:
October 9, 1974
Joseph Rundle
Clerk of Board of Public Works
108 East Green Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
Re: Trees on North Aurora Street
Dear Mr. Rundle,
Would you kindly read this letter to the Board of Public Works at their
next regularly scheduled meeting?
This letter respectfully requests that trees be planted along the north-
ern half of the 300 block of North Aurora Street. The western side of
the street is bare of trees about half way and the east side is in need
of at least two trees on the northern end. We understand that the trees
that were. there were removed some years ago and never replaced. The
entire -..block would benefit greatly _in -- appearance. if these areas could
be replanted.
We enclose a copy -.of a plot plan indicating a suggested scheme_.of plant-
ing two trees on the east side of the street, one in front of our office
and one in front of the house next door. We realize that one is within
40 feet of the south line of Court Street but that should pose no visi-
bility problem since the corner is already obscured by large bushes.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Very truly yours,
Richard I. Mulvey
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that this natter be referred to the staff for appropriate
action and a copy of the request to the Shade Tree Committee.
Carried
PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS"COMMITTEE: 'By Comm. Clynes:
seconded by Comm. - Golder . .
•
RESOLVED,: that .a -.request.; of William Wilcox, Jr. Anvolving -a 6'' wide strip of --
land leading southerly from east State Street, be referred to the Building and
Grounds Committee. z/6- 7
Carried
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki -
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be advisedthat a 6' strip of land leading
southerly from State Street between No. 413 and 415 East State Street, be declared
of no further use for city park purposes, and therefore available for sale.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be advised that any agreement for
the'sale of said 6' strip be conditioned by restrictions against building in the
area, without having made proper provisions for the support of East State Street.
fi
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8 f ,(;L.', /97f
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the design for golf course signs submitted by the Planning Department
be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for report and recommendation.
Car ied
GOLF COURSE SIGN: By'Comm. Clyece, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, THAT the Common council be requested'to provide $500 for golf course
signs. 3/2-7
Carrie
By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, THAT the following rates be established for the
Golf Course for the 1974 season.
Daily play - individual , $3.50
Saturday,'Sunday and holiday - individual 4.00
Any day after 5.p.m.-individual 2.00
Jr. season membership(age 19 or under) 20.00
Family season membership (man &wife) 85.00 .5/Individual season membership 55.00
Locker rental per season 10.00
Sr. Citizens, Thurs. between 10 a.m.
and 12 noon 1.00
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1 - Stein
By Comm. Clynes, seconded
RESOLVED, That the Common
construction services in.
amount of $2,797.98.
GOLF COURSE SIGNS
Carried
1
by Comm. Golder,
Council approve final payment to McGuire Gardens for
connection with the repair of the Golf Course in the
3
7
Carried
Alderman Meyer asked if any more action has been taken on the golf course
signs. Alderman Meyer said that she feels that if people are paying to
take care of the golf course that it should be adequately publici zed. 7//
Discusstion took place on the Board floor regarding signs for the
gol fnnvrRP.
LETTER FROM STATE DENYING GOLF COURSE SIGNS
Mr. Dingman reported that he had received a letter from the New York State
District Traffic Engineer denying the City's request for directional sins
on route 13 at Dey Street indicating the direction to the Municipal Golf
Course, because this kind of sign is not in keeping with their present
policy of generally prohibiting the installation of this type of siTgn.
77 e)
Mr. Dingman said that they suggested using advertising literature and
tourist information service. --
LETTER FROM GOLFER
Comm. Clynes reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Bernard Goldenberg,
from Brooklyn, New York, .a summer visitor. Mr. Goldenberg stated in his letter
that he has paid a seasonal membership fee for the Newman Golf Course for himself
and his wife. His wife has been taken ill and her Doctor advised her that she
would be unable to play golf. Mr. Goldenberg is asking that a rebate of her
membership be made.
seconded b
By comm. Clynes: y Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Mrs. Goldenberg.'s,portion only on the fee for Newman Golf Course
be returned to her less $5.00.
Carried
1974 CITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the city golf pro, Lou Adesso, be authorized to spend up to
$110 for trophies for the 1974 city golf championship.
Carried
Golf Course Si no on the problem
Comm. Clynes asked the Supt. of Public Works to report
of erecting a golf course sign up at the intersection of Rt. 13 and
Dingman reported it was assumed that the property Day Street. Supt. lacin the sign on such land 7
involved was railroad land and by placing �
States jurisdiction would not be effected. On further research it was p;,,6 ✓ ^f)
The result
,,�
found that the State Highway Department owns placedatthe intersection of �'a j',
is there is no place that a sign can be p �,_
y Street and ot, 1at. Sptpto encourage. Dingman ethested that a Depart ent ofcTransportation
such as the Mayor, attempt a municipal golf course.
to authorize the erection of a sign indicating
C of the City Code,
Golf Course Closing of Section 17-6, Paragraph
Superintendent
t the authority
t Dingman has determined that the Golf Course � � e closed
at th ntenden Sunday, November 3, 1974.
at the close of business on
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197.5 Golf Fee Schedule: Ewanicki
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, that the golf fee schedule recommended by Golf Pro Adesso for the
year 1975 be approved as follows:
Daily play $ .:3.50
Daily play after '5 p.m. 2.00
Weekends and holidays 4.00 ,(,
Jr. season membership (19 or under) 20.00
Season membership (over 19) 65.00
Family membership (husband & wife) 100.00
Locker rental per season 9.35
Carried
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By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction
of a darkroom for the Police Department in the Hall of Justice Building to the
extent that funds have been provided.
AYES : 5
ABSTENTION: 1 Parkes
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Carried
It is necessary to dispose of a dishwasher with a hot water heater, a cast-iron
gas stove (institution size), and two coffee urns(commercial size) in connection
with the conversion -of a kitchen: intooa darkroom in the Police Department'section
of the. •Hall of Justice, .•.The Superintendent requests 'some _direction from the
Board..
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By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, THAT this matter be referred to the nd
_
with.power to act.. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Carried
10
By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED. That the Clerk be directed to notify the present lessee of the freight
shed on Taughannock Boulevard that the city proposes to terminate its lease on
the next renewal date, and that sometime in the forseeable furture it will be
demolished. Exact date of demolition to be set by later resolution of this /
Board. 3/2_ 7/7
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to provide funds
in Account A7110A, Line 407, to provide for the demolition of the building and
preparation of the site for a mowable surface.
AYES: (5)
ABSTAIN: 1 - Stein Carried
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Common Council provide the sum of $9000.00 for the demolition
of the freight station on Taughannock Blvd, 4 ."
Carried
Old Lackawanna Freight Station: - - -
Comm. Clynes pointed out to the Board that the City owned freight station
might hold up progress on rt. 96 do to; 1. some feeling that it should go
on the register, 2. the Board is on record planning to demolish the
building, and 3. funds asked for from Common Council which were turned
down for demolition purposes.
After discussion by the Board the following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel ' 2 J 74/
that the Superintendent be authorized to a are the necessary
RESOLVED, p P P
papers for demolition or the movement of the structure at no cost to the
City other than incidentals, and within a time span to be set at some
future date by the B..P.W.
Carried
Lehigh Valley Frei,-".': rhed Report:
Comm. Clynes report_I Le received 'a memofrom Jonathan Meige; Ass't. Planner
reports on a converbation between himself, Attorney Shapiro, . City Ylanuor
VanCort, and a Mr. Whitney of the iUVSR•R Bureau
freightOshed onRecreation
Taughannockwith
respect to the demolition of th
Boulevard. Comm. Clynes further reported that he received a letter from
Jonathan Meigs as secretary of the Ithaca Land Preservation Commission
reporting on a resolution of the commission recommending that the city take
no action on awarding bids to contractors to demolish the L.V.R.R. freight
r / orf
shed . f
The Common0in
Council at its the 1975 budget forular meeting on the demolition of.theer 6 L.V.R R resolved
freightplace
20
$4,shed
on Taughannock Boulevard.
The Superintendent has
received
to holdletter
his bid forMr.
theddemolitionIthaca
ofWrecking
Service agreeing to continue
freight shed until January 15, 1975.
Comm. Clynes stated that there was a meeting of the Rt. 96 Consensus
Committee which was devoted to getting the freight shed from their list.
It was Comm. Clynes feelings that if by January things aren't taken care
of knocking it down would be the thing to do.
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DEDICATION OF KIWANAS BUILDING: Comm. Clynes suggested that the dedication be
made at a future meeting of the Board of Public Works. 3 2- 7
Regional Administrator Comerford of the Finger.Lakes State Parks Commission has
notified the Mayor that the City will be permitted to continue its use .of the :1
city marina during 1974 under the terms and conditions in effect since 1970.
They require a certificate of insurance saving the State harmless from any cause
of action resulting from the city's operation.
r
By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to establish a budget Account
No. A7230 in the total amount of $7,760 for the operation of the marina in 1974.
Carried.
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The Superintendent is in the process of serving final notice on a number of
property owners in the City to have their defective sidewalks repaired or to
show cause why they should not do so.
By Cc'znw. Golder, seconded by Comm. Parkes,
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 5-32 of the City Charter as codified, the
City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearingbe held by
this Board at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 1974, at which time property owners
who have been served with final sidewalk repair notices will be afforded an
opportunity to be heard thereon.
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7
Carried
REPORT OF THE ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY:
Mr. Shapiro reported that he hurl researched Comm. Stein's question regarding the City',
liability regarding defective sidewalks,, and that he would issue a written memo to:
all Board members of his findings. vu 40
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SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS PTJBLIC HEARING:'
Vice Chairman Golder opened a public hearing on the construction or repair of
sidewalks. Superintendent Dingman certified that property owners throughout
the City had been served with final notices. on April 10, .1974 to have their
respective sidewlk, repaired within 60 days or appear at a hearing on this
date to show cause why they had not complied. Superintendent Dingman presented
a list of two of these property owners who had failed to comply with their
final notices. No one appeared to be heard at the hearing, and it was moved.
by Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini, That the hearing be closed.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldani
WFTERAS, a public hearing, as required by the City Charter, lies been held
by the Board this 26th day of June 1974 to afford property owners an opportunity
to show cause to the Board why they had not complied with the Superintendents
final notice to have their sidewalks repaired and
WHERAS, two property owners served with final notices 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 list of 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 in
the City Charter.
Defective Sidewalk
206 Cleveland Ave.
208 Cleveland Ave.
Est.
Owners Name and Address TRK Sq. Ft. Cost
Wm. Hart - 617 W. Green St. 4 132 $217,80
James and Marie Mikell -
208 Cleveland Ave. 4 18 29.70
Alderman Stein—asked-why only two on list to re air. _s Carrie cL
observation told him there weYe p is�allts- uzhen`his
+any? Sup' t . Dingman reported - that a larger
list had been sent out and they had either repaired or answered the notice.
These two had failed to do either. The Ciity.tries to keep its own walks in share
and tries to do a section of the city at a time. Engineer Schlieder reported
over 400 1st and second notices had been sent out. If excessive repairs
were needed time was given to these individuals to take care of the repairs. '`'`445-
All sidewalks in need of repairs should be brought to the attention of
the Engineers office and they would follow through on them.
SIDEWALK REPAIR:
Mr. Grant appeared for his wife Martha Grant who owns property at 210-212
Columbia Street, last year the City plowed snow over the curb and cracked
the sidewalk where they went over the curb. Specifically two blocks of
the sidewalk. This was witnessed by one of their tenants. Also in the
snow plowing the City broke the water shut off pipe and it still has not been
fixed. Mr.
heGrant
doesreceived
re
notfeelathatnotice
.hetshouldrepair
bethe
responsible forh
hthea
broken andrepair
when the City did the damage.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the complaint of Mr. Grant be referred to the Highway Committee.
`1 c e. z (o
Carried
SIDEWALK REPAIR 210-212 Columbia Street
At the regular meeting on June 26, Mr. Grant, who owns the property .at
210-212 Columbia Street complained that the city plowed snow over the curb
and cracked the sidewalk adjacent to this property. Mr. Grant also
indicated that a water valve at this point had also been broken. The
Sup't. has reviewed this situation. The curb stop has been repaired.
There is no reason to believe that the department was .involved in or
has any responsibility for damage to the sidewalk. We have no notice
of previous complaint. 7//
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Mr. Grant be 'notified that the city does not accept
responsibility for damage to the sidewalk, and the the responsibility
for its repair is his.
Carried
SIDEWALKS: Mayor Conley reported that a couple from Elm Street came in to
see him regarding their sidewalk. The couple had been served with a notice
to repair the sidewalk or the City would do it and bill them.
Mayor Conley
stated that it is a slate sidewalk and a couple of children had been
injured on their way to school. Mayor Conley reported that he had looked
at it and had spoken to Chuck Barber of the Engineering Department who
reported that the previous owner had died, and felt that it would be
unreasonable to have the new owner repair it when they had just purchased
the house. Mayor Conley said that the sidewalk does need work on it now,
and that possibly the owner could fix it or havethe
it
heCitty fix
eiit,
annualand
payments.then
allow the owner of the property to possibly pay for
payments. Mayor Conley said that there might be some discussion that the
City has some responsibility in that sidewalk. Last year it was proposed
as a capital project and the council would not fund it. Mr.
Dingman sa
that the owner would have to come before the Board and state his case.
Discussion was held on the floor by the Board regarding sidewalk repair, and
payment of the repair. Mr. Dingman reported that he could get the cost of
the repair to the Mayor before the Council meeting, so that Mayor Conley
can give this figure to Council.
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Golder e
11/6
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Highway Cte sidewalk study
and recommendation to come up with a general policy regarding
repair, and pay special attention to this particular case for discussion at
the next meeting.
Carried
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ELM STREET SIDEWALK REPAIR
Mr. Ewanicki commented that with regard to the 306 Elm Street sidewalk., The
property owner should not be pushed into the replacement of the sidewalk
because of the condition` that the City is partially responsible for, and the
serious elevation problen at one point. Mr. Ewanicki reported that Council
turned down the project to correct this situation. Mr. Ewanicki said
that any action against the property owner to put in the new sidewalk 'tho,t
changing the grade would be punitive..
Sidewalks: Comm. Stein said he would like to request of Mr. Schlieder, City
Engineer, that following up recent discussions and problems on sidewalk, that it appears
to him that we need to have a specific proposal of how to respond to critical side-
walk problems within a shorter period of time than in a year or two. Mr. Stein said
he would like to request that a proposal be developed from Mr. Schlieder's area that
willspecifically address itself to how the city can take action within a period of
time of a month or two to solve a very serious and a sidewalk problem is considered
to be hazardous. Mr. Stein said that he would like to ask that they have a proposal
within a month.
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By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be directed to write to The Ihaca Garden
of the Board of Public Works, commending them on their program of
memorial trees along the flood control channel in the west end of
Club on behalf
planting
the city. ry
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Carred
ITHACA GARDEN CLUB:
Superintendent Dingman reported on the Ithaca Garden Club: Mrs. Barnes, of
the Ithaca Garden Club, has presented the City a book entitled, "Memorial
Trees Donated by The Citizens of Ithaca, 1973", in connection with the
flowering crab apple trees project sponsored by the Ithaca Garden Club under
the co -chairmanship of Mrs. Richard H. Barnes and Mrs. Joseph H. Daino. This
project was begun in the spring of 1972, and consisted of planting five varieties
of flowering crab apple trees along the Flood Control Inlet and in the
vicinity of Cass Park. The tree planting was done under an agreement
between the Garden Club, the City of Ithaca represented by the Board of
Public Works, and White Nurseries of Mecklenburg. I again ask that you place
on the minutes of this meeting a resolution thanking the Ithaca Garden Club
and particularly Its. Barnes, for their interest in beautifying this area
of the city, and their enterprise in conceiving the memorial tree project.
Your resolution should further direct that this memorial book be placed in
the custody of the City Clerk, and kept available for inspection by the
general public.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works go on record thanking the Ithaca
Garden Club and Mrs. Barnes for their interes t in beautifying this area oma,§ .. .•'+
the City and their enterprise in conceiving the memorial tree project and.
BE IT FURTHER FESOLVED, That the book entitled "Memorial Trees Donated by thea
Citizens of Ithaca" be placed in the custody of the City Clerk and kept
available for inspection by the general public and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,TF at the Mayor be directed to write a letter of
appreciation to Mrs. Barnes and the Ithaca Garden Club.
Carried
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Mr. & Mrs. Wiggins have sent donations for trees to be planted in memory of John
Bangs and in memory of Mrs. Frances Kerr.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that a donation for a memorial tree in memory of John Bans donated
by Joyce & Wally Wiggins and family, be gratefully accepted.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a donation for a memorial tree in memory of Mrs.
Frances Kerr donated by Joyce & Walley Wiggins, Etienne Merle, Alain Mons, and
the Staff of L'Auberge be accepted with thanks,
£D BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to write appropriate
acknowledgments to the donors of the trees and to the families of John Bangs
and Mrs. Frances Kerr.
Carried
16
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ew kian cc i
RESOLVED, that the Common Coun`ci1 be requested to appropriate $750 to be used
in acquiring all right, title, and interest of James Graves in property abutting
the east side of Floral Avenue between State Street and land of Weiner.
ar j e
17
Mosley and Wesche have submitted a bill for work completed to date in
connection with their contract to reconstruct city sidewalks in the amount
of $6,431. the department recommends a retainer of 10%.
By Comm. Golder:. seconded by .Comm.. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the bill of Mos1ey :and .Wesche. or sidewalk construction be
approved in the amount.`of $5,787.90 -and ordered paid.
Ca ried
OSt LEYAND WESCHE SECOND BILL
_:oseleyand Wesche had submitted their second bill for work completed to date
in connection with their contract to reconstruct city sidewalks, in the,
amount of $7,549.74.
6
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm, Schickel �-
RESOLVED, That the above bill from Moseley: &Wesche dated July 24, 1974 for
sidewalk reconstruction be approved for payment.
Carried
MOSELEY & WESCHE FINAL BILL: Comm. Clynes reported that Moseley and Wesche have
presented their final bili for sidewalkconstruction under the 1974`contract in
the amount of $1;662 36. .
By .Com. Pines: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Ole bill be approved and ordered ?
paid. , .
Carried
18
Edward Parker, owner of the property at 225 Cliff Street, has indicated that
he would like to have city -owned property abutting his property immediately
to the north made available for sale.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm, -.Golder
RESOLVED, That -this be referred to the Buildivs-and. Grounds Committee, and
the department directed to prepare a report on the availability of the
property.
Carried
227 CLIFF STREET:
Engineer Schlieder reported that after studying the property•at 227 Cliff
Street that the City did not have any use of this property and could be declared
surplus. He reminded the Board that the Sanitary Sewer crosses this property
in the rear and that there was limited access to this property.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the City Engineers report with respect
City property at 227 Cliff Street be declared surplus
to the Planning Board.
to the availability of
property and be sent
Carried
227 CLIFF STREET
Comm. Clynes reported that a suggestion was made directly to the Planning Board
that the City make available the sale of property at 227 Cliff Street.for
parking. The Planning Board members have received a copy of a letter that
points out the problem of access from Rt. 89. Mr. Clynes'commented,
that at the time there were two members of the Planning Board who voted yes t
provide access. , to
TREE ROOTS:
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer'Horton of 102 E. Falls Street asked that a tree in front
of their home be removed. When Falls street was widened the roots were cut
and at that time the roots were in the sewer line. Now that the sidewalk has
to be repaired the roots will have to be cut and this will weaken the tree
more. As this tree is deceased -it would be -advisable to remove •it before it
falls and damages their property. .-70-',4-e-/-(0
Eugene Carach of 1203 N. Cayuga Street also appeared on this same tree_ and
substantiated Mr. and Mrs. IIortons statement of the roots being cut. ---,c)-‘-<-2-'2-6"
Ernest Grosser of 102 W. Falls Street explained this same thing happened to him
and a branch fell but luckily was stopped by the telephone wires otherwise it
would have gone through the roof of his home. .. A�-a-
TREE-NORTH CAYUGA STREET
Comm. Golder reported that at the June 26 meeting, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Horton appeared before the Board to request that a tree adjacent to
their house in the 1200 block of North Cayuga Street be removed. They
stated that the tree is deceased and that it would be advisable to remove
it before it falls and damages • their property. They were supported in
this request by Eugene Carach and Ernest Grosser. The Superintendent 7/0
has subsequently viewed the tree and has determined it to be a healthy,
valuable tree, and he has notified Mr. and Mrs. Horton that the tree
will not be removed.
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CITY AIRPORT -- REMOVAL OF GASOLINE TANKS
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder 7/4 e)
RESOLVED, That Charles R. Tutton be authorized to move the old gasoline
tanks at the city airport and refill the holes.
Carried
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USE
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USE OF TIN CAN BY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Comm. Stein reported that the following letter
had been received:
Mrs. Ethel Nichols
109 Llenroc Court
Ithaca, New York
Dear Mrs. Nichols
_
Enclosed•please find copy of our report to Mr. Buyse regarding the Tin Can. The
'standards used for the inspection were the regulations of the Commissioner,of
Education.
Although thisbuildinghas been attractive to the -City because it- has.been:obtained
at no.annual rental it is not much of a building in terms of durability or:design.
Theproposed use creates some safety problems that are not inherent in the'building
design, but are caused by the need to -separate the, -nursery; -school from theiother
activities. •.
.As far'as continued use by the Youth Bureau, from, a,: safety viewpoint it is marginal
at best. The combustible ceilings, poorly maintained doors, plywood on the corridors,
ceiling ventilators that would allow rapid fire travel, and lack of adequate.s.eparation
of the boiler room from the rest of the building, all constitute serious hazards.,•
The School Board has not asked our opinion in terms of economics, nor do we propose
to render ,one, :but I ,hope, the ..City government does not; consider this as .a long-term
investment for public.. use because it is not much - of a building and. a very large_,-,-.:
investment would 'be required.,t,o .make . it . safe,, and an • even. larger,; investment ,would be -
necessary to make it comfortable and attractive.., ,
Sincerely yours,
C. M. Weaver
Fire Chief
By;Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that this letter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
,6-49) -Carried
22
Alderman Jones asked if it would be possible to have a nonswitchboard
telephone in the Board Room, because there is no way to get in touch with
anyone in the room after the switchboard is off, C;-e--T-
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TOWN OF ITHACA: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a request of the Town of Ithaca to continue renting on a month to
month basis, the premises at 108 E. Green Street,beyond the lease cancellation
adatege of
/larch 30, 1975, -be approved with the previso that either party may
by written notice of not less than.one month. Carried(
24
Comm. Clynes reported that the application on the freight station was in
Washington, and that the City had sent a letter to Washington protesting
the freight station becoming a historic place. •»2 , r ?y
Lease of City Land to John Gould:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Sthi ckel _.
RESnLVrD, that the :.matterofthe: lease of cit
of Ti oga : Street ,and:. northerly side of Cas,cadi
present owner of the abutting property, be re
Committee.
arried
y:.land .on the: easterly side
lla Creek to John Gould, the
ferred to the -Building & Grounds
C,
26
Floral Avenue Property:
Supt. Dingman attached a letter from Alderman John Gutenherger to the
agenda which was to the County pertaining to property on Floral -Avenue.
This letter was just for the Boards information. D2_0—, -2.
Cortland Paving bill approved. Construction declared complete on S. Hill playground 1
Jason Fane permission granted for passageway between City Hall, Montg. Ward Store 2^
Moose Club protests bill for sidewalk snow removal 3
Campbell Elevator Co. in re elevator in City Hall 4
Otis Elevttor So. contract for Seneca Parking Garage; Hall of Jsstice 5
Tree stump removals requested Planting of trees requested for N. Aurora St. 6
Wilcox request to declare 6' strip of land of no use to city 7
Golf Course signs. Season rates established. Approval of McGuire Garden bill; etc. 8
Golf,
Darroom in Police Hdg. Bldg. 9
LVRR freight shed. Proposal to demolish; funds requested 10
Kiwanis building dedication 11
City Marina. Continuance permitted in 1974. Funds requested 12
Sidewalks. Final notice served. Public hearing to be held 13
Ithaca Garden Club Memorial tree planting. Letter of appreciation sent 14
Donations for tree plantings 15
James Graves property-Floral Ave. Common Council requested to provide funds 16
Moseley & Wesche bill for sidewalk construction 17
Request that city-owned property on Cliff St. be made available for sale 18
Tree roots causing damage at E. Falls St. property. Request for removal of tree 19
Sidewalk repair 210-212 Columbia St. - owner claims city damage 13
Sidewalk request - Elm Street 13
City Airport - removal of gasoline tanks 20
Use of Tin Can Bldg. by school district 21
Home owner protests bill for cutting of grass 3
City Engr. requested to present proposal on repair of sidewalks by specific period 13
Ald. Jones requests non-switchboard phone in Board Room 22
Town of Ithaca - Lease agreement for 123 S. Cayuga 23
LVRR Freight Station - protest naming historic site. Also see Bids 24
Lease of city land to John Gould 25
Floral Avenue property 26
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MR. CHUCK BRODHEAD President of Ithacare appeared before the Board requesting bus
service to circle down Quarry Street one block to pick up people of Ithacare. He
felt that it would be important to the life -being of the residents, who are elderly
or handicapped. It is important that people who live in a facility such as Ithacare
get out and move around the community as much as they possibly can. -,
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Parking, Traffic and Trdnsit Committee.
Carried
Bus Service to Quarry Dorms 21/ 3
Comm. Stein reported that a recommendation on bus service to the Quarry Dorms
will be reported to the Board after he has met with Mr. Brodhead President of
Ithacare.
BUS SERVICES TO QUARRY DORM: Comm. Stein reported that. the committee is still
working on this problem.
iComm. Stein reported that request for bus service at Quarry Dorms is still in3/0
committee.
Mayor Conley has receiveda letter from Longley -Jones
requesting bus service to the Senior Citizens Housing located on Ellis
Hollow Road.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by' Comm. Baldini
iRESOLVED, That this letter be referred to the Planning and Development Committe
of Common Council.
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BUS ROUTES
Comm. Stein reported that he has been working on two specific route
additions to the bus system. One being the so called Lansing and;,
Cornell Campus route, and the other is a new bus route specifically for
the elderly. Comm. Stein reported that he is working with the planning
department putting together the specifics that would be needed. Where
the routes would go, how much it would cost, what the operating characteristics
would be, with the idea that these routes, if they are to be established,
would be established by the Common Council, which hasthe power to
establish new routes. Comm. Stein stated that the information will be
available shortly, and ready for action at Council's August meeting.
BUS ROUTE SCHEDULES: By Comm. Stein:
RESOLVED, That a note of appreciation
for its printing and making available
the route map on it.
seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
be sent to the Tompkins County Trust Company
to the City the new bus schedules with zcc,
Carried
Transit for the Elderly and Handicapped:
Comm. Stein reported on the need for transit for the elderly and.handi-
capped. Comm. Stein stated' that the City.can not apply for application
for a nonprofit organization, and that several meetings will beheld
pertaining to this matter. 2-3 •.
'Community Transit System Report - Comm. Stein and Asst. to Supt. Dougherty
.reviewed the report with the Board members in detail. 2/:-2;3
A short discussion was held on the floor in regard to the Community Transit
System Report
Under Operating Expense - Bus Painting Labor Cost - $4,124.16 - the busses are
all painted now.
Under Gas & Oil there was an increase
Under Passengers Carried - carried about 25% more this quarter than we did this'
quarter last year.
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the report of the operation of the Community Transit System for
January, February, and March 19, 1974, which was prepared for presentation at
the meeting of April 24, be accepted and placed on file.
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Carried
COMMUNITY TRANSIT REPORT
Mr. Dougherty presented the Board members with copies of the Community Transit
Report of operations April -June' 1974.
Report on Bus Operations: Asst. to the Sup't., Jack Dougherty, reported that the
free tickets this year that themerchants were trying for use on the bus, we took in
$4,032 as compares to $4,642 in 1973, so we are down about $600. dj
Mr. ;Dougherty said that the' bus operation on Labor Day, we took in $154.50 inn cash
tokens and tickets, this compare:. to tho average Monday this time of year of approxi-
mately $250.00. Mr. Dougherty said that the extra wages that they paid out on Labor
Day in order to run the system amounted to $343.00.
Community Transit Report:
Comm. Stein placed before each Board member.a
System report.
copy of the Community Transit
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Community Transit System report
Comm. Stein reviewed the report for the Board.
Ass't to the Supt., Dougherty made several comments
questions. ' •
be accepted.
Carried
and answered several
Comm. Stein reported_the...the...Downtown. Businessmen's. bill of $500.01Chas- been paid. lj/3
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Mr. Ernie Silver of the Downtown Businessmen's Association appeared before the
Board. Mr. Silver stated that he was appearing before the Board on behalf of the
Downtown Businessmen's Association to make a request for the use of the transit
system, to ride the bus free during the Shop Downtown Promotion, to promote
downtown merchants. Mr. Silver asked if the City could help the Downtown
Businessmen's Association.with this promotion, and grant free rides on the Cit
busses for the period in August to September, approximately 10 days. With
minimal or no cost to the Downtown Businessmen's. Association.
After a discussion on the floor by the Board the following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini
WHEREAS; The City of Ithaca is desirous of promoting the use of the City Bus System,
and
WHEREAS, The City of Ithaca has in the past granted free use of the.Citytransit
system at certain times by .persons presenting appropriate coupons printed in any
local newspaper..
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca will grant free passage on
the Ithaca City Transit System on and between the dates of August 28, 1974, and
September 7, 1974, at. such times as the busses are actually in operation, upon
presentation by any person desiring free passage to the driver of a City bus
an appropriate coupon cut out'of any local newspaper, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That any group or person may at their own cost cause such
appropriate coupon to be printed in any local newspaper.
Carried
BUS FARE: Comm. Stein commented that for the period starting Friday, December 13,
1974, through December 31 essentially during the Christmas season the proposal is to set
up a special bus fare between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. for 10C for a ride
and Staurday all day. Comm. Stein said this is for several reasons and that is
essentially to provide access to business areas of the city downtown, west end, college
town and others. Comm. Stein said it has been observed that some of the parking in
the area in the last few weeks in the business areas has been pretty tight; this will
enable the people to use the buses and hopefully relieve some of the parking places.
Comm. Stein said it will also encourage people to come to the City of Ithaca and use
their commercial area to shop here. Comm. Stein felt that the most appropriate time
to do it is now during the Christmas seaons.
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That a temporary fare on the buses be set from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday and all day on Saturday for 10c.
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Carried
LABOR DAY BUS RUNS
A discussion took place on the floor by the Board regarding the busses running on
Labor Day. It was pointed out that the first day of classes at Cornell is
Labor Day. Mr. Dingman stated that they did receive complaints last year because
there were no busses running on Labor Day. There are some stores downtown that
are open on Labor Day.
By Comm. Shaw seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works adopt the policy of running busses on
Labor Day.
AYES (4)
NAYS (1) Clynes
Carried
Requests for new bus routes 1
Transit reports 2
DBA request for free bus use during promotions- Christmas season 3
Labor Day bus runs 4
Repair of bus (see Finance, Pg. 4a)
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By Comm. Golder: 'seconded by Comm. Parkes •
RESOLVED, That the contract of Streeter Assoc. for the construction
skating rink and swimming pool, be declared complete as of December
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be authorized to
contractor's retainage in the'amount ofc$15,000, which isthe'total
retainage,
of the Cass Park
28, 1978.. iq
release th
amount of said
Carried
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS AND PARKS COMMITTEE: On November 28 of last year
the Board authorized the Superintendent to request an extension of the Cass Park
project through June 30, 1974. John Comerford, Regional Administrator of the Finger
Lakes Parks and Recreation Commission, has'presented an agreement between the New
York State office of Parks and Recreation and the City of Ithaca, which provides
that the agreement entered into on the llth day of March, 1969, designated as
Comptroller's contract No. 035007, is extended through December 31, 1974. •'To be
effective, this agreement must be executed by the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
and an authorized representative of the City of Ithaca.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded'by Comm. Baldini !
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the Mayor to execute
the agreement on behalf of the City.
Carried
Authorization to Permit Finger Lakes State Parks Commission for
Filling and Grading:
Comm. Clynes reported that on January 24, 1973, the Board: of. Public
Works authorized the Superintendent to permit the Finger Lakes State
Parks Commission to do certain filling and grading on lands of the City
of Ithaca in connection with their construction of•a marine basin. The
lands involved are parts of the old City airport and Cass Park and lie
generally northerly of the former City hangar. The reason that the
permit was granted at that time is because the State has not yet revised
the property lines to comply with the changes in the marina design.
Finger Lakes State Parks Commission has now requested that the permit
thus granted be amended to include construction on these lands.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that a permit granted February 15, 1973, to the Inger Lakes
State Parks Commission for filling and grading on certain lands of the
City formerly part of the City airport, be amended to include construction
in accordance with OGS drawing No. 74-148.
Carried
Easement Finger Lakes State Parks Commission:
Superintendent Dingman received a copy,of a,letter from the Finger Lakes
State Parks Commission requesting temporary easements for the construction
of sanitary sewers across city lands which area part of .Cass Park.. These
easements are necessary in order for the State to connect the marina sewer
lines to the city system and are generally in conformance with plans
adopted by the city and the State for the development of the Cass Park Area.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel "
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RESOLVED, that the Finger Lakes State Parks Commission be granted a
temporary construction easement for the purpose of constructing a sanitary
sewer in connection with the construction of Allan H. Treman State Marine
Park as shown on drawings 74/102, 74/104,and 74/105, all dated July 24,1973;
the said temporary easement to have a duration of two years from this date
and to be on the condition that the construction will be performed without
damage or displacement to any existing underground utilities of the city,
and the further condition that the ground surface will be returned to the
same condition that it now is. r-
- - — Carried
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DeWitt Park - Trees. Donated
By Comm. Clynes, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
Resolved, That this Board accept on behalf of
were donated by Professor and Mrs. MacDaniels
spring of 19734 and
Be ItPurther Resolved, That a certified copy
MacDaniels along with a letter from the Mayor
the City, four Boxwood trees which
for planting in DeWitt Park in the
of this resolution be sent to the.
expressing the City's gratitude.
Carried
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By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That the boat ride concession to Stewart Park now held by Cecil Cage
be extended for the 3974 season on the same terms and conditions as applied in
1973. /6)
Carfied
Merry -Go -Round Concessionaire at Stewart Park: Comm. Clynes reported that Ronald
0. Potter, the merry-go-round concessionaire at Stewart Park, has requested an
extension ofrhis concession through 1975. fl
It was recommended that this request be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee.
te e_ /P4) F-Z7.7Z.wf �3��
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent and staff come in with
engineering services leading to the proposed restoration
Park.
a recommendation for
of swimming at Stewart
Ca�'ried
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FENCING AT CASS PARK DIAMONDS
Alderman Gutenberger reported that fencing was needed in Cass Park by the
diancndsclose to the Inlet. When the Kiwanis are playing the spectators
and players are close to the water. Sup°t. Dingman reported that they had put
up some fencing but would look into it to see if more was needed. ti
WASTE BASKETS - CASS PARK
Comm. Stein reported that the Planning Board requested him to bring to the
Board the placement of waste baskets in Cass Park by the Little League
fields, as there were not any in the vicinity. Superintendent Dingman said
he would get in touch with Ed Lynch and look into this.
Comm. Stein asked if the floor at the Cass Park Rink in the amount of $1000.00
was progressing as this had been given to them from Revenue Sharing Funds.
Supt. Dingman reported that if the floor hardens this would not be done until
next year. If it becomes necessary it will be done this year. Comm. Stein
asked if the Rest Room would be constructed this year? Supt. Dingman
reported that the plans have not been developed as yet and if they are done
it might be done this year. Comm. Stein asked the progress of Cascadilla Street
Extension. Superintendent Dingman reported that it had been scheduled for
June 16, 1974 starting time but was being held up because of drainage. Plans
are not available as yet but it looks as if a July starting would happen.
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National Junior Olympics: Mayor Conley passed out a memo from the Tompkins County
Chamber of Commerce as follows:
September 11, 1974
TO:
FROM:
PROJECT:
PROJECT #:
SUBJECT: .
REFERENCES:
DISCUSSION:
Board of Public Works
Roy Staley, Associate General Chairman & Swim Meet Director - 1975 NJO
Tentative Facility Needs - at Cass Park Pool for 1975 NJ
onships
Wednesday, September 11, 1974 ...
Proposition for
Swimming Champi-
Q
use at Cass Park Pool and needs for site preparation
of 1975 NJO's.
Per request Mayor Edward Conley at NJO Executive Committee meeting,
Chamber of Commerce, noon, Friday, September 6, 1974.
List of needs and facility requirements for 1975 NJO swimming champion-
ships.
(1) Checking and registration facilities
(a) Registration desk for:
(tables & tents & chairs)
(2)
(3)
Facilities for meet administration -
(a) Tables near pool area for scoring, typing,
verification, National Sr. entry.
(1) Electronic timing console and Console recorders
(2) Clerk of course table - place for scratch box
(3) Qualifying time certification table.
(4) Erect scaffold with covering for 3rd system
(b) Press facilities, i. e., trailer
(1) Place for finalists interviews
(2) Working press tables with telephones,
available
Either - scaffolds. for IY or trailer
Facilities for public relations staff
Chevrolet Motor Corporation
Facilities for Competition
(a) Pool
(1) Certificate on file in I'pls
Dimensions and markings
Lane floats. colors. division of colors. Adequate anchorage.
Overhead lighting. (See notes'at end)
Backstroke flags - height & distance from ends.
Contestants
Coaches
Chaperons
Swimming Officials
TV/Press
(under tents),
(3)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
table set up abore
behind starting blocks.
of back-up timers
typewriters, electric power
Io.cation and power
provided by national
for record certification
availability
sponsor -
(6) Recall rope
(7) Four pace clocks for workout and warmup - mounted & interphased.
(8) Slanted starting platforms - covering, size, height, lane number.
(9) Water temperature control
(10) Bells for lap signals
(11) Automatic equipment:
(a) Separate battery power supply with automatic changeover.
(b) adequate power mains to handle all possible loads.
(c) Eight (8) lane scoreboard - location so swimmers can see. Test
to see that starting gun cannot trigger board thru electric fieJda
near gun (TV cameras, etc.)
Pads, Spares? East of replacement.
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/(B)
/(B) Pool Deck Area
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Location of announcer - Sound system needed
(a) Access by referee during meet
(b) Communications of results from scoring table.
(c) Visibility of starting blocks and timer scoreboard.
Starter.. location.- platform
(a) Type of gun and shells; horn start.
(b) Hand held.megaphone or microphone.
Rest room. - locker: cleaned daily
Telephones - consider telephone network throughout, pool area (walkie-talkie)
(c) Official Ceremonies
(1) Opening ceremony each night at:finals - National: Anthem
(2) Ceremony for.awards - awards
Platform to eight (8) places constructed
(D,) Traffic Patterns
(1) Adequate corridors ror all officials - away from spectators.
(2) .Ropes -.& standards to close off areas
(3) Marshall stations
(4) Analyze flow of swimmers from clerk of course to blocks to coacher;,
(5) Ai;alyze flow for individuals time cards from ewics �� tiuicr. searing
table results to announcer
(6) Separation of traffic in spectator area. Lanes to contestants,, coaches,
chaperons, & chaperons stands.
Other Facility Considerations .
(1) Rub -down room - keep all decks to remove wintergreen odor from deck
(2) First-aid rooms
(3) Emergency vehicle access route thru grounds to pool
(4` Night lighting over pool area
(5). Security control - twenty-four hourprotection of electronic
equipment
(6) Seating area - spectators, coaches, chaperons, off-duty officials and ,
contestants - 2,000 minimum.
Parking requiremtnts - 1,000 cars - approximately
Area for concession and snack bars
Public Telephones
Establish practice hours - are other pools in area available?
Transportation
(a) Headquarters to pool (frequency, size, days).
(b) Pool to.airport on final night - if needed
(12) Tarp to cover eight (8) lane read-out board in case of bad weather -
not an outdoor piece of equipment -
(13) Utilities= seeattached sheet suggesting typical powerload requirement
•
and
TV
. TIME SCORE. B0ARD
TIMER CONSOLE
T .V EQUIPMENT
70 ..a P.
2.1eg.120-21+0 Systems
5 AAP OFF must run off a clean
outlet without other utilities
on line very important it must
be.a 3, prong ground system.
60, amp
60 amp
70 amp
76 amp
266 -amps
Other Major power consumption to consider:
(1) Pool pump
{ (2) Pool flood lighting - 50-100 foot candles at finish line ,(convert to
lumens/watts)
Building & trailers --air conditioning - kitchen equipment or snack bar
utilities
It is recommended to have 40 foot candles - three feet over water surface
(3)
crliv
(3). - (Pg 36, Rule IV. B.2.d.)
( 4 ) Temporary telephones, lighting,•.. Western Union, etc.
Mayor Conley commented that the City of Ithaca will be the host of the National
Junior Olympics next summer.
Mayor Conley said that he would lik: to get a committ'ment-from the City that the
City will makeavailable the Casa Park Pool ,facilities to the Junior Olympics
Committee for ,the purposes }of'the_aquatic events. Mayor Conley said he would -also
like to ask' that we, during that period of time of setting up for the events,and
during the events ,that we, turn. overthe .operation. of that facility on a temporary
•
basis during_. the•; period: of":the` event to -" the .Youth ,Bureau; -so that they would be able
to direct the operations of 'that -goes•. where,':etc:
Mr. Roy Staley, AssociateGenerad 'Cha rman and..Swim "Meet- Director, 1975 NJO, was
present at the meeting 'and `'answered'several questions -from the Board. ' )
By Comm. Ewanickis 'seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the Mayor write Dick Comstock a. letterstating that it is the intent
to Commit City facilities to the ,NJO Project pledging full cooperation and partici-
patron of the City with full_ details;: to be spelled out at a later time.
Carried
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Warren Bros. Road Co. Requisition Wo. _ .
Comm. Clynes reportedi,that,.,Warren:,Bra;*-RoadST-'Co.'..;--*.bak presented payment,
requisition AO. 5 for contract work WOrk " in 'connection with 'theYconstruction.-
of:Ci43s:ParkThis requieition.
has been reyiewed and:,appro*4:f?y; Engineer *iiller who states states that with
the exceptiOtt-OfdOrreCtia***.Certin landscaping under :the 'guarantee 9
the: Warren„BrOe...*:Ciint tii-OW
By Comm, Clynes seconded by Comm.'.EWanit
RESOLVED, that regulation No.': -5 of Warren" Bra..: Abed a.: e , approved,.
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• carried -T.
CeitifiCate'nftOmPietion:
-...• • - Comm. Clynes repOrted-that *Engineer .Miller lias'`Presente&a:Ceitificate**::
.„
of Completion In.cOnnedtion. wlth the contract with Warren Bros. i:Roads
Co. for the construction of Park. The The *derti.-".
fiCate., indicates that ;thereleICertalli'landd4king Work Whidh''Mndt-be
replaced 'during ,the.ine-YearCinafantee4,;040.:.!!':',.4-;•aleci-;'spa0.6: that !.
Warren Bros.'. has certifiedthetthere .are:np:Iiene ''''.a-gainat'the:_contraCtor
and .-that all. sub -contractors andbl1s f�r lab�r and materjals have been
paid-*in-.ifull...,:The,folldwing. is a summary of Of* dOntradt amounts: •
•
a Contract work perfortred - $211,748 85
••
47,429 68
Thisniakes a total of $219,378.53.
Pointe ',Out -that Warren
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Bros. are now entitled to be;paid;.,..?7,q.:.11e amount of .the..tOtal.work
performed..under,,thei,-contrace,;; WhIth:theane.:the.,-releeee. the .0%,
• - "
o'retainage which has :been Withheld to date.: -
' :•:.;,.1::,' - -?f : :C1 - , , !•.-.: • ,
. 71''Thr3 iir'-'
By gongn.., Clynes : eeconded-byCOMM.:SChiCkel- .. ,
-... , ..,.• .. .
RESOLVED, • _that. - the work of Warren. Bros ,: „Roads Co.. er a. 'contract; wit
the Board of Public Werke* fo'r*:`thkCOnstruction --Of.ithe-j'nOrth portion of
. ,..
'Cass Park, be approved and declared comPlete.
__L :VC; 41 er f '-' ,
BE IT EIWTH.ER- RESOLVED, ;that, a requisition_f�r 4/2 of the ,retainage *be
approved in the amount of $1O,968 93.
- - - , Carrie
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Architect Anton Egner Final Billing:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that a final billing of Architect Anton Egner for professional
services in connection with the construction of Cass Park Recreation Center
be approved in the amount of $2,572.64. 'you,/3
Carried
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that a bill of Anton J. Egner for professional services and
expenses in connection with the construction of Ithaca Commons be approved
in the amount of $924.85.
Carried
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Naming Softball Diamonds:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the letter of Mr. Watkins suggesting the naming of the
softball diamonds at Cass Park be referred to the Youth Bureau for further
recommendation.' /
Carried
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Treeland: Lc,- r,,,),) . .
Supt. Dingman reported that the City has withheld 5% of the contract and th..
final inspection has been completed on their work so the release of the
retained money is necessary. / 2
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes •
RESOLVED, that the withheld portion of the contract with Treeland in the
amount of $16,515.05 be released and paid to the company.
Carried
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THOMAS G. MILLER, P.E., BILL: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a final bill of Thomas G. Miller, P.E., for consulting services in
connection with the site improvements at Cass Park Recreation Center be approved in the
amount of $1,808.
Carried(
Streeter Assoca. Release of retainage held during construction of Cass Park 1
Authorization to extend Cass Park project; easement granted 2
DeWitt Park - trees donated by MacDaniels' - resolution.and letter from Mayor 4
Stewart Park boat ride concession extended to cover '74 season (Cecil Cage) 5
Swimming at Stewart Part: suggested. Engr. services recommended for study 6
Cass Park - fencing, waste baskets, ice rink floor 7
Merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park 5
Nat. Jr. Olympics at Cass Park
Authorization permitting FLSPC to fill & grade on city lands for marine basin 2
Warren Bros. presents bill No. 5 for construction of north portion Cass Park 9
Anton Egner final billing for services at Cass Park Recreation Center 10
Suggestions for naming softball diamonds at Cass Park 11
Treeland, Inc. - money withheld till final inspection of Cass Park,released 12
Thomas G. Miller bill - consulting services = Cass Park 13
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1
filids.,-were receiyed-r.on, Monday, •.January i•37.4. •:for -.two: ditenith , of I the • anriva1,:,-oheirical
require.ments, - of• : .the:. Water ; & Sewers :Div.ision.•-aa ifolios:-.ii ...J., -7. -;Ali..? , •p•,,,,,,...• -,Ts ±:,.:,, !.) ,:i. .1., f! 7 ::, .. '..t-
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a:.. Cationic Liquid:.-Palyelectrolitt
.,7,--....',-;".....f : r!,...1:., • , ',—'r '.' ' ., j- '. '.'" i :.J... 4., .':':"."•: i..'..; ' .ii,t'' , '!(: :7.; .;",',:,`'-' • : - -", . 1 ' "...• , .4. , i...>W1 ..! ip :"...,:,;.... ' ,:;.,
Nalco Chemical Company bidding on Nalco 607 Liquid
, 'f4' CatiOnioTalyelectrol9teL3'-',.-, ',.•=$0;.'3961 per- Ib.;. ,..,...,.:•:71..:: st7.;•-v•r;. •-„,..v...,-.. '.-• ' •
b-.- Ferric-, Chlatide:,
Ashland Chemical Company = • $.6.05cwt • -•
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By Comm Ewanieki':?1. seconded t r_cdinnit . rt.7.
, RESOLVED, That the contract 4for stipplyitig the,rchemicalireqUireMentWof the Water &
, .
the':Yeat- 1974, be aarded as foliows -1 'Jr" : •
• • '1 • • ;
Cationic Liquid Polyelectrolyte to the Nalco Chemical Company for their 1•
bid of 40.3961,,per t
• : :;, . • "Y • .".71•.".;nrn. :
Ferric Chloride to Ashland Chemical Company, for, their low bid! of $6.05 tier.,OWt.
• ,
BIDS - CHEMICAL REQUIREMENTS: Comm. Shaw reported that bids were received for chemical
requirements of theAdater-TTrea:trient2:1Plant)andtithei:Sewage Treatment -Plant for, the year
1975 as shown on the attached sheet.
By'•COmm....Shaw:-J-Seconded(
Clynes 1";1qt•.•
RESOLVED, That the contract: for supplying Cationic Liquid Polyelecttolite in accordance •
with the specification•of November 19, 1974 and their bid of December 9, 1974 be awarded
to .American: Cianami& fitir,Jtheirclowhisi-•;:of .$0:4179/:#:4 • -• •
• ' •':i2;'17-1: I • T-5-‘:?'-` • ,,) .. Carried •
By Comm':'-•ShaW":1z.:adaoiaddebp'Ximbn;•••Schickelr • • ,
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying Hydrated Lime in accordance with the •
specification of November 19, 1974,' end their bid of December 9, 1974,, be awarded to
Warner Companyfor their low bid of $51.57/torii:.,?,-
..• . Carried .
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BY •Cbtatal ghaw: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, .That the contract for supplying Coagulant Aid in accordance with the specifi-
cation of November 19, 1974, and their bid of December 9, 1974 be awarded .ta:.09.Brien
;Industirea for their iow bid of $0.56/#.
(".f, •.) •F;;. '•_:(.4 I ••• • ' Carried
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By Coinm:,•ShaW::-'•D seconded by .CoimiL:T•SOhicliek;;,!..J.,D,••••• • , •
RESOLVEDiL.That:,the conita6t:,far-:.atitgilyingl.Sulfate.:af:•.•Aluinin.*.:in,aCcordance:With :the
specification of November 19, 1974, and their' bid of December 9, 1974, be aWarded.to•.
Holland Company for their low bid of $85.80/net ton.
LI, A 'r:• .bob;)•).,•E Carried:
ByComm. :Shaw.-:'.•aeOanded•by::-Coipin-.1-_-•,(Clynes7.cui..: 1:61 .... :. • ,:.•
.RESOLVED;, That :the .-caritraatC. far.•zsUPPlyineXerric.‘•Chloride;.in• accordance with the
specification 'OfNoVember' 19 , '1974 and•• their-:,.bidt `to f: -December...9,, 1974, be-..aWarded to
Ashland CheMical. Ccimpeay, fart their • lotAvtbid:- �f s$6 ;.• •-'; • : • • .
-*•5L • :Carried
By Coinm)'Shaii:7‘f '...Secarided.--by -Comm: ,•S-chick:elv,.:••••:-; • - • .4. • .
RESOLVED; 'That' contrac t for: Supplying;Chlarine-,•in:-;accordance ..with the specification
of November".19'," i974, and theirs:bid. bfDecember; be awarded .to Nyohlor Company
for their low bid of $0.135/#. •
• 'f f:' ": ;:' • Carried
By Comm.:;Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki 9'
RESOLyED;-ihatthe Superintendent be beerirZedito aandrfundsfprovided in ttier1974
vehicles ,,Cp „the extent. that : they have a
Pproved
• Tentative. Budget..:, :: :s a , Carried
Automotive and Other Eg
Bids were received on Monday, February 11, for automotive and other equipment.
These bids are tabulated on the attached sheets (end of minutes).
The staff
recommends that.Cayiiga Motors be awarded the contract to furnish the vehicles and
equipment indicated -In the tabulation as Items 1 through 9, for their low bids"
which are also indicated in this tabulation. In recommending these awards, the
staff takes into consideration that Item No. 4 was specified as a half -ton Pickup
with a fender body. The bidder proposes to deliver a wide -side body. We also
recognize that the>bidder= indicates that if Item 9,' a Refuse -Packer, is in fact
a 1975 model, the dealer will pass on to the city at his cost, any additional
charges necessary for government mandated modifications.
13
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Golder,
Resolyed, That the contract for supplying automotive equipment, Items 1 through,,:9,
in accordance with the specifications of January 24, arid with the exception noted'.
on Items 4 and 9, be awarded to Cayuga Motors for their low bids as shown on the
attached tabulation. Carried'
uipment Bids.
Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. - Clynes ,' _ went in accord-
ance
supplying in Item 11,: Snow, Plow equipment, Resolved,�That�the�contract-:for su ply �
with.. the:: specification of January 24, be awarded to Charles Blackwell for -
their low bid of $5,278._ C27/t 3
arried
By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Clynes, a 6" Trash Pump, in accordance
Resolved, That thercontract for supplying Item 12y j for their low
with the specification of January 24, be awarded to Seneca Supply
bid of $4,200. Carried
By. Comm.. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Clyfies, a Stump Cutter, in accordance
Resolved, That the contract.for''supplying Item. 13,
with the specification of January 24, be awarded to Vermeer C�& for their low
bid of $4,700.Carried
By Comm. Baldini:. seconded by Comm. Clynes,
Resolved; That the bid of the Syracuse Supply Co+ for supplying a Backhoe Loader
in accordance with the specifidation of January 24, be rejected_because the vehicle
bid on does not meet the size, • horsepovter, hydraulic system and transmission system
1 requirements of the specification. -'`+1/3
Carried
Item 10 on the attached tabulation calls for the replacement of the Bucket Truck .:
used by the City Electrician. Both bids exceed the appropriation by at least 1/f3
$4,000.
By Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Clynes,
Resolved, That the bids for supplying a Bucket Truck in accordance with the speci-
fication of January 24, be referred to the Highway Committee for review.
•
_N ._...,_ Jr•
BY" Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Baldini,
Resolved, That the contract for supplying Item l4, a Backhoe Loader, in eccordante
with thel specification' of January-, 24, ' be awarded to L: °B. Smith, for 'their la bid.
of $18,359. -
- , • - . Carried
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Baldini _
RESOLVED, that the bids received on February 11 to supply a bucket truck in
accordance with -the specification of January 24, be rejected because 'both bids
exceeded the available monies by more than 0,000. •
;227,2
• Car ed
By Comm. Golder seconded by Comm. Baldini'Item 14 a Backhoe Loader, in accordance
Resolved, That the contract for supplying >
with the specification of January 24, be awarded to L. B. Smith for their low bid
of $18,359.
TABULATION OF BIDS
CITY OF ITHACA - DEPARTMENT OF PU3LIC WORKS
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NEW YORK
Carried
AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT
BID OPENING FEBRUARY 11, 1974
Item
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Quant.
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Description .
24,000#GVW, 136" WB Dump Truck
24,000#GVW, 144i' WB Dump Truck
5 yd, 162" WB, Dump Truck
'2 ton Pickup (fender side)
2 ton Pickup (wide side)
3/4 ton Utility Truck
1 ton Crew -Cab Pickup
3/4 ton Cab and Chassis
Refuse Packer
Bucket Truck
Snow Plow Equipment
6" Trash Pump
Stump Cutter
Backhoe Loader
Trade
In No.
Zikakis
Chev.
Cayuga
Motors
Spencer
Sales
Vermeer
Seneca
Supply
Syracuse
Su.pl
Charles
Blackwell
L. B. Smith.
35,37
27
26
12
247
22
41
15
298
293
-
-
176
173
14,279.46
8,111.85
---
2,519.02
2,937.99
3,811.15
3,890.42
12,720.00
6,090.00
14,129.00
2,093.00
2,492.00
3,687.00
3,135.00
5,994.00
17,085.00
14,176.00
14,796.06
6,934.94
16,461.86
2,767.61
3,058. 18
3,985.87
3,794.77
6,032.81
19,051.86
14,003.04
4,700.00
4,200.00
14,981.00
5,278.00
4,786.00
18,359.00
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the bids received on February 11 to supply a bucket truck in
accordance with the specification of January 24, be rejected because both bids
exceeded the available monies by more than $4,000. Carried
3
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Parkes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for a vacumized
sweeper for use in maintenance of the Seneca Parking Carage. �-tic. • —6
Carried
4
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying one Simplicity agricultural tractor
with mower and snowblower in accordance with the specification of February 7 be
awarded to Berry's Garden Tractor Service for their low net bid of $3,199.
(see attached bid sheet)/� 7
Carried
By Comm. Golder: .seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying one Simplicity agricultural tractor
with mower and snowplow in accordance with the specification of February 7 be
awarded to Berry's Garden Tractor Service for their lois bid of $2,870. (see
attached bid sheet) 0/"2_
Carried
BID OPENING FEBRUARY 25. 1
Agricultural Tractor w/ Mower & Plow Blade
Bidder
Vann's Outdoor Power Equipment
Ithaca, New York
Berry's Garden Tractor Service
Burdett, New York
Item No.
1
1
Bid Amount
$3,450.00
$2.,370.00
Agricultural Tractor w/ PTower & Snow Blower
Vann's Outdoor Power Equipment
Ithaca, New York
Berry's Garden Tractor Service
Burdett, New York:
2
2
$3,445.00
5.00
*3,199.00
5
BIDS By Comm. iranicki: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Board accept the bid of the Badger Meter Company to supply
water meters and remote reading devices for the year 1974 in accordance with the
specification of January 16. 02/.2
Carried
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the Sup°t. be authorized to bid for, a chassis for the bucket truck,
and to arrange to have a new utility body and the existing Skyworker equipment
mounted on it.
2% 7
Car ied
Bids were
follows:
received on March 25 for furnishing a chassis for a bucket truck as
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp.
Sfencer Sales Co.
By Comm. Parkes, seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying a
accordance with the specifications of March
Co. for their low bid of $4,916.04.
(
$4,989 3 1 7
4,916.04
chassis for
7, 1974, be
a bucket truck in
awarded to Spencer Sales
Carried
Spencer -Ford Sales Bill: By
Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to approve for payment a bill of
Spencer -Ford Sales in the amount of $4,916.04, for one 1975 Ford F700Icab and
�
chassis in accordance with the bid of March 25, 1974. Carried
7
Wayne Sweeper Parts
Walter M. Roberts Enterprises
Cazenovia, New York
$2,923.96
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bid for supplying the parts for a Wayne sweeper in accordance
with the specification of February 9 be awarded to Walter M. Roberts Enterprises,
Inc. for their low total bid of $2,923.96. (see attached bid sheet) 46,7
8
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying
l in 105 trees in accozdanua w ��11/1/1cations of March 25, 1974, be awarded to Schichtel's Nurseries for th•jl? ,pbidf
fg4f
$2,799.
Carried
105 TREES
White Nurseries, Inc.
Mecklenburg, N.Y. 14863
Chases Roadstand, Inc.
223 Elmira Road
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
Schichtel's Nursery
6745 Chestnut Ridge Road
Orchard Park, N.Y. 14127
Cole Nursery Company, Inc.
Route 1
Circleville, Ohio 43113
$ 3,895.00
$ 2,975.00
$ 2,799.00
Incomplete
Bids. -
street
•
Street Trees: Bids
trees in accordance
a.
b.
c.
d.
were received on Mi n'aay, September
with the specifications of August
Kelly Bros. Nursery
White Nurseries
Schichtel's Nursery
Cole Nursery
$ 3,783.55
750.00
2,900.00
3,756.00
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying 100 street trees
specifications of August 22, 1974 be awarded to Schichtel's
of $2,900.
9, 1974 for furnishing
22, 1974, as follows:
it
(Incomplete )
(Incomplete)
in accordance with the
Nursery of the low bid
Carried
E
9
The Specification for a portable Air Compressor called fora 1974 Model 170 CFM
rotary compressor with a double -stage positive displacement compressing element.
The only bid received is for a Worthington 175 CFM single -stage compressor. The
department has reviewed the specification of the model offered a..d 'believes it to.
be a satisfactory equivalent value for the compressor as specif-'cd.
By Comm. Golder seconded,by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED, That the contract for suppling one Worthington 175 Monarotor portable Air
Compressor in accordance with their bid of April 8 be awarded to J.A. Fusee for
their net bid of. $4,510.
AYES (3)
NAY (1) Clynes
LO
Carried
1 1974 MODEL 170 CFM PORTABLE AIR COMPRESSOR•
J. A. Fusco Co., Inc.
Fisher Road
East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057
$ 4,510.00 (Single Stage 175 CFM)
seconded by Comm. GolderBaldini
By Comm.Mobile Radios be referred to the Superintend.an;t
RESOLVED, That the bids for supplying �
for further study and recommendation. Car //ed
MOBILE RADIOS
Radio Communications Co.
107 Grandview Place
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
Chemung Electronics, Inc.
601 E. Church Street
Elmira, N.Y. 14901
$ 1,239.50
$ 1,496.00
BIDS ON MOBILE RADIOS: Bids were received on Monday, April 8, for supplying
mobile radios. They were reported at the April 10 meeting and referred to Sup't.
Dingman for further study and recommendation.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm.' Golder
RESOLVED, that the bid of Radio Communications Company be rejected. It does not
meet the specifications in the following respects:
a. The receiver modulation acceptance should be + or -7 k.c. The radio bid
upon is E. F. Johnson #571, which has an acceptance of + or -6.5 k.c.
b. The receiver frequency stability should be .0005%. The radio offered has
.0001%.
C. The transmitter should have a spurious and harmonics rating of -85 d.b.
The transmitter P.M. noise should be -55 d.b. No rating is given for the unit
specified
d. The radio specified should be adaptable to°either positive or negative ground.
The unit specified is negative ground only.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the contract for supply two mobil radios in accordance
with the specifications of March 25, 1974, be awarded to Chemung Electronics for
their low bid of $1,496.
Carries3
' Bids for Moble Radios:
.Comm. Efynes stated -that bids for furnishing two;.portable,mobile radios
were received on Monday, November 25, 1974. .The only bidder was Chemung
Electronics, Inc. Their bid was $994 per unit.
yLo-tj , t /
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel.
RESOLVED,• that: the- contract: for supplying two Portable mobile radios in
accordance with the specifications of November 6. be awarded. to Chemung
Electronics for their bid of $994 per unit. Carried
11
By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one Chemical
the specification of March 25, 1974, be awarded to the
their low bid of $4,452. -
Spreader in accordance with
Binghamton Equipment Co. for
Carried
1 CHEMICAL SPREADER
Tarrant Manuf. Co.
Excelsior Ave. Ext.
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. 12866
Midstate Contr. Equip. Co.,
1811 LeMoyne Ave.
Syracuse, N.Y. 13208
Binghamton Equipment Corp.
3209 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, New York 13850
Inc.
No Bid
$4,460.00
$ 4,452.00
12
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the bid for repair to the Bull Dozer in accordance with the specific.
cation of March 25, 1974 be referred to the Superintendent for recommendation_.
Carried
BULL DOZER REPAIR
Syracuse Supply Co.
2909 Vestal Road
Vestal, N.Y. 13850
$ 11,772.:96
BIDS ON BULLDOZER Bids'were-received on.Monday,-.April 8, for repairs to
dozer. These were reported at the April 10 meeting and referred to Sup°t.
for recommendation.
By Conm. ' Baldini: seconded by Comm - Ewanicl-i
RESOLVED, that the Syracuse Supply Company be awarded the contract
repairs on the D6 bull
1974, as modified by their letter of April 23, 1974 sfor theicatoal
9 -tottal
dozer in accordance with theif
b
a °bull
Dingman
to perform
of- March 25,
sum -of $7,500.
Carried
13
I, By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to prepare bid documents and
accept bids for the concessions at Cass Park and Stewart Park.
AYES : : 5 .311
ABSTENTION: 1 - Parkes Carried
By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED. That the bid for the operation of the food concession at Stewart Park be
referred to the Building and Grounds Committee with power to act. /
Carried/ _.
Challenge Industries has offered to operate the concession stand at Cass Park
Marina from May 17 to September 8, 1974 for a fee of $150.
By Comm.Clynesrseconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That this offer be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee with
power to act. 51/
Carried
OPERATION OF THE FOOD CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK
Challange Industries, Inc.
402 E. State Street
Ithaca, N.Y. 14850
$ 350.00
The committee acting at the direction of the Board at its April 10 meeting, hasjl
awarded the contract for the operation of the concession at Stewart Park in acco�d ce
with the specifications of March 24, to Challenge Industries for its bid of $350.
The Committee acting on the April 10 direction of the Hoard has awarded the
contract for the operation of the concession at Cass Park to Challenge Industries
for $150 for the season, in accordance with Challen;e Industries quotation of '
April 8, 1974. M
14
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with bidding for
installation of pay lockers in the dressingrooms at Cass Park, to the extent that
the funds have been provided.
AYES : 5
ABSTENTION: 1 - Parkes
3113
Carried
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, that the bids for coin-operated lockers be referred to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee.
Carried
There was a discussion on the floor regarding the bid from American Locker
Company to supply lockers. Due to a clerical error the bid was not submitted to
Mr. Dingman by the deadline. Mr. Cutia supported the low bid made by the
American Locker Company, with a letter to the Board. City Clerk Rundle reported
that he has instructed his girls to hand bids to him personally. Locker
specifications were then discussed.
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the bid by American Locker Company for supplying 192 coin-
operated lockers in accordance with the specification of April 18, 1974, as
modified by their bid of May 6, 1974, be referred. to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee with power to act. Itl1 Z 2
Carried
The Board of Public Works, at its May 22 meeting, referred the matter of locker
bids to the Building & Grounds Committee with power to act. The Committee
recommends the award of the contract for furnishing lockers in accordance
with the specification of April 18, 1974, to the American Locker Company
for their low bid of $8,995.20.
15
By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm.. Baldini a in accordance with the
specific That thefarchr25tasomodified r iby theng scrapmetal escalation clause, be
specifications of March
awarded to the Warren Pipe Division of Canron Industries on th/ rice basis stated
in their bid. Carried
Nost bids for cast-iron pipe received in accordance with our announcement of Match
25, 1974, contain a clause which automatically escalates the price in accord.. ce with
the increase in price of scrap metal. We have adjusted all of these prices to the
bid date, and on the basis of this adjustment, t:1.e low bidder is Warren Pipe Mv. of
Canron Industries.
CAST IRON PIPE
U. S. Pipe & Foundry Company
East Pearl Street
Burlington, New Jersey
Canron Inc., Warren Pipe Div.
183 Sitgreaves Street
Phillipsburg, N.J. 08865
Clow corporation
1050 E. Irving Park Rd.
Bensenville, Illinois 60106
Robert D. Spence, Inc.
Airport Road, Route 173
Syracuse, N.Y.
Jones Water Supply, Inc.
1284 Front St.
Binghamton, N.Y. 13901
Tar-INCI-17 12 INCH
4.62
0.83 (See Nots)
5.45
4.96
5.53
5.43
5.043
7.66
1.56 (See Note)
9.22
8.22
9.15
8.86
8.3742
NOTE: Adjustment cost due to 41.76/ ton surcharge. Adjustment for surcharge in all
ethers is based on $131 cost per ton for scrap metal and is included in price. U.S.
Pipe and Foundry surcharge is based on $144.50/ton for week of 4/8/74.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the construc-
tion of the Ithaca Mall in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by
Anton J. Egner & Associates under issue date of March 15, 1974; the said bids to
be received at 3 p.m., May 15, 1974. V/ci
Card
The Board members received a copy of a letter of Architect Ener recommending
the award of a contract for construction of the Ithaca Mall to Streeter Associates,
low bidder; for a base price of $699,900, plus• alternate 2 - $6,500, less A'2 -
•y
alternate 3 -•$12,200, Plus alternate 47 $75,000, for a net contract price ofa
$769,200. '
By Comm. Golder: seconded 'by Comm. Stein -
RESOLVED, That the contract for construction of the Ithaca Mall in accordance
with the specification of Anton J. Egner and. Associates, dated March 15, 1974,
as amended by addenda nos. 1 through 5, and electing alternates 2, 3 and 4, be
awarded to Streeter Associates of Elmira, New York, for the net bid price of
$769,200.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
contract documents providing for the foregoing construction, after the contract
has been reviewed by Martin Shapiro, Attorney for the City.
A discussion took place on the floor by the Board regarding the Mall.
Comm. Golder remarked that $75,000 added in alternate 4 embodies three towers with
clocks and thermometers. One of these towers is to be located on North Tioga
Street. Comm. Golder said we already have a clock and thermometer of the Tompkins
County Trust Company building, and to put another on that corner borders on the
ridiculous.
Comm. Clynes commented that at the other end of the Mall, I. L. F. building
also has a time and temperature sign.
After discussion a vote was taken on the main resolution that resulted as follows:
AYES - (5) (including Mayor)
HAYES - (0)
ABSENT - (1) - Baldini
Carried Unanimously
MALL RESOLUTION
City Clerk Rundle read the following resolution from the Environmental Commission
supporting the Hall:,
By Vincent Giordano: seconded by Nancy Meyer
RESOLVED, That the Environmental Commission go on record urging the Board of
Public Works and Common Council to accept the bid for the Mall, and to proceed
with construction.
Carried Unanimously
1
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids'for the construction
. of a storm drain in the 100 block of South Tioga Street.
Carried
6( 0
Bids f(r utility patching and for construction of a storm drain in the 100 block
of Swath Tioga street were also requested; however, due to the fact that the X
specifications were not ready, these have been readvertised for opening May 2
Bids were received on Monday, May 20, 1974, for cons_tr action_. of a storm drain' in_ .1
the 100 block of South Tioga Street, utility patching, and traffic signal controllerr
and related equipment. A canvass sheet showing the results of this bidding is
attached.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the bids for utility patching be referred to the Highway
Committee for recommendation �r- v
One bid was received on Monday, May 20, 1974, for the construction.ofja storm
drain in the 100 block of South Tioga Street.' Skyline Paving Corporation was
the only bidder at $26,840. There is presently-available..i n...Capitai Account
11890-29 approximately $20,000. Allowing for a contingency of approximately 15%,
it would be unwise. to undertake this job;.with,.less_than $30,00.0 in the account. -
By Comm. Stein: seconded by` Comm,. Ewanicki,•
RESOLVED, That subject to the appropriation of sufficient funds, the contract
for constructing a storm drain in South Tioga Street in accordance with the
specifications of May 6, 1974, be awarded to Skyline Paving Corporation.for..,
their bid of $26,840,, and :that the Mayor and ;City .ClerL. be •authorized :to sign.
a contract with said Skyline Paving Corporation .for.. the ,construction, of, said
storm drain.
Carried
18
h. By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the bids for supplying asphalt concrete be referred to the
Highway Committee.
Carried
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the bid for supplying asphalt concrete in accordance with the
specification of April 18, 1974, be awarded to General Crushed Stone Co. for the
unit price shown on their'bid of May 6, 1974.
Carried
19
i. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bid for sidewalk construction in accordance with the
specification of April 18, 1974, be awarded to Moseley & Wesche, Inc. for
their low unit prices as shown on the canvass sheet. C ri d
g.• By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying gravel in accordance with the
specification of April 18, 1974, be awarded to Landstrom Gravel Company
in accordance with their low unit prices as shown on the canvass sheet. r/
Carri�edd
21
f. By Comm. Ewanickie seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids for supplying crushed limestone in accordance with
the specification of April 13, 1974, be awarded to Cayuga Crushed Stone for
their low bids as shown on the canvass sheet.
Carried
22
e. By Comm. Baldinio seconded by Comm. Clynes in
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying bituminous productsCaccordanIe
with the specification of April 18, 1974, be awarded to Koppers
for their unit prices as tabulated on the canvass sheet. in
d. By Comm. Baldinie .seconded by Comm. Stein
.'RESOLVED, that the bids for transit mix concrete be referred to the
Highway
Committee for report and recommendation.
aied
13y Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That -the contract for supplying transit mix concrete in accordance
with the specification of April 18, 1974,•be awarded -to Cayuga Crushed Stone
for the :unit price on their bid of Hay 6, 1974. -�
Carried
24
b. By Comm. Ealdini: seconded by Comm. Golder ,
RESOLVED, that the contract for supply Asbestos--1ment sewer pipe in
accordance with the specification of April 18, 1974, be awarded to
Johns-Mainville Corporation for their low bid prices as tabulated on the
canvass sheet.
-------- -- - _ _ Carried
25
a. By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki Ir! C
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying storm sewer pipe (metal) in
accordance with the specification of April 139 1974, be awarded to Lane Metal
Products Company, Inc. for their low bids which are as tabulated on the
canvass sheet.
Carried
c. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm.. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying storm sewer pipe"(concrete),,
be referred to the Highway Committee for recommendation.
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That 'the contract' for"supplying a '
accordance with' thespecifications of April'
& Son for the unit price in their quotation
T b
Carried
storm sewer pipe (concrete) in
11", -1974, he awarded to L. S. Lee
of May 6, 1974. )1\1-#14".7/1'
Carried
26
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the contract for utility trench repair in city streets in
accordance with the specification of Nay 6, 1974, be awarded to Skyline
Paving Co., Inc. for their low bid of $5,800.
Carried
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One bid was received for a.traffic signal controller and related equipment.
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki'
RESOLVED, That -the bid of Broadway Maintenance Company for supplying a traffic
signal controller and related equipment in accordance with the specification on
May 3, 1974, be referred to the Traffic Engineer for recommendation.
Carried
Bids were received on May 20 for supplying traffic signal equipment. These
bids were referred to the Traffic Engineer for recommendation. The bid as
submitted was $38,275.05. Through negotiation we have been able to reduce
that bid by $2,665.90, or approximately 7%.--"--v-c-12-
By
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By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the bid for supplying traffic signal controller and
related equipment in accordance with the specification cf May 3, 1974,
be awarded to Broadway Maintenance Corp. for their bid of May 20, 1974 as
adjusted by their letter of June 10, to the total price of $35,609.15
C)rried
CHAIN LINK FENCE - CONWAY PARK
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids on chain
link fencing for Conway Park,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent e a thorized to award the
contract for construction of said fence to the lowest responsible bidder.
Carried
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CONWAY PARK BID
Comm. Clynes reported that no bids were received for the construction of
Conway Park in accordance with the specifications of June 10, 1974. Comm.
Clynes felt that this bid was overdesigned. Supt. Dingman felt that we should
not go to bid if we were not going to be fair about the bid. Comm. Stein
reported that the sewer line bid came in above the price and the council
approved the additional money. If the city was not realistic in Conway Park
Bid, the city was not serious in letting out the bid as cost was way above
money appropriated.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Sup't. be directed to discuss the proposed construction
with prospective bidders and to resubmit the project for bid if he can
determine that there will be some interest in constructing it.
L(o
Carried
CONWAY PARK
Review of the plans and specifications for construction of Conway Park
indicates that the work is too varied to interest any one general contractor
in a project of this size.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction
of Conway Park to the extent that funds are available.
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Carried
CHAIN LINK FENCE - CONWAY PARK
Bids on the construction of a chain link fence at Conway Park were received as per
the attached sheet. Acting on the authorization of the Board, the Superintendent
has awarded the contract to C. Y. Cushman, Inc. for their low bid of $4,485.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by ..Comm. Ewanicki (" , Lj
RESOLVED, That the action of the Superintendent in awardinga bid for the con-
struction of a chain link fence at Conway Park to C. Y. Cushman, Inc. for their
low bid of $4,485 be approved.
Carried
Comm Baldini asked Mr. Dingman:if the fence was going to go all the way around
Conway Park. Mr. Dingman's reply was no, it will consist of 480' of 4' high
fencing; '195' of 8' high fence, and 1 .backstop, making the amount of fence will
be actually less than is what is there now.
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SWEEPER BID
Comm. Stein reported that one bid was received on Monday, June 24 for
supplying a sweeper for the Seneca Parking Ramp in accordance with the
specification of June 10, 1974, as follows:
Tennant Company - $7,510
Subsequent conversation with the Tennant Company indicates that if the order
is placed prior to.July 1, an original quotation of $6,883 will apply.
IBy Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm.-.Clynes
RESOhVED, That -the contract for supplying one Tennant No. 280 -Power Sweeper
in accordance with the specification of June 10, -be -awarded to Tennant Company
for its quotation of $6,883.
Carried
MODULAR PASSENGER SHELTERS
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One bid was recieved on Monday, July 8, for two modular passenger shelters
for the bus system as follows:
Handi-Hut, Inc. - $3,828
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That subject to availabilty of funds thecontractfor supplying
two modular passenger shelters in accordance with the specifications
of June .25 be awarded to Handi-Hut, Inc. for their bid of $3,828.
Carried
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GMC TURBO FLOW DH 1+78 ENGINE
One bid was received on Monday, July 8 for a GMC Turbo Flow DH 478 engine
assembly and parts as follows:
L.B. Truck, Inc., Elmira - $2,551.78
77/'0
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki'
RESOLVED, That the contract for supplying one GMC Turbo Flow DH 478
engine assembly and parts in accordance with the specifications of
June 25, be awarded to L. B. Truck, Inc. for their bid of $2,551.78.
Carried
TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent beauthorized to take bids on traffic signal
poles to be usedin connection with the construction of the Ithaca Mall.
BE ,I1 FURTHER RESOLVED'That the Superintendent be aut oriz d to award a
,
contract for supplying said traffic signal poles to the lowest responsible
bidder.
Carried
BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES: ,Bids were -received on Monday, August 26 for =
supplying 7 traffic signal poles -for use' in connectionwith the Ithaca Mali as
follows.:
a. ,A. M.`Little-& Son -'$7,406'_
b. Graybar Electric Company - $7', 700 ' cv
In each' case .the freight is estivated' �at'$210 ' additional, and in each ca e the
delivery time is estimated at 98 days'
By Comm.' Stein: seconded,by Comm.' 'Baldini
RESOLVED, That the contract for' supplying7'' traffic signal 'poles in accordance
with the specifications of August 16, ,1974, be'' `awarded to A. M. Little & Son
for their low bid of $7,406.
Carried
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Bids for Supplying Salt for Ice Control:
Bids were received for supplying salt for ice control as follows:
a. International Salt Co. - $13.60 per net ton delivered; $10.40
per net ton at the mine.
b. Norton Salt Co. - $11.40 per net ton delivered; $10.40 per net
ton at the mine.
c. Cargill, Inc. - $12.90 per net ton delivered; $10.40 per net
ton at the mine.2,5
By, Comm.,Clynes: seconded by Comm..Schickel ,.
RESOLVED, that the bids for supplying salt for ice control be referred
to the staff for review and recommendation. Carried
Jim Franklin appeared before the board representing Cargill•9 Inc salt.
division,. their mine. being in,Lansing,'New'York, Mr: Franklin' commented
that they have been the` supplier:: for the City for a number of years.
. ' Mr. Franklin stated that balk -salt• closes fro the day at' a prevailing
market price, and that sometimes in lk trading' acidbiding' the Cargill,
Inc. finds that to remain competative Cargill,.Inc. should meet existing
' competition in the market place:'.
Mayor Conley raised the -question as 'to the picking up of salt and the
price of doing this.` Pyr. Dingman stated that it was the City's tendency
to have more delivered then picked up.
Contracts for Supplying Bulk Salt:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying bulk salt in city trucks at
the supplier's plant in accordance with the specifications of September
5, 1974 be awarded to Cargil, Inc. for their low bid of $10.40 per ton
at Lansing, N.Y.
Carried
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying and delivering bulk salt in
accordance with the specifications of September 5, 1974, be awarded to
Morton Salt Co. for their bid of $11.40 per net ton.
Carried
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Bids for Compact Car:
Bids were received on October 21 for a compact car for the Engineer
Division as follows:
a..._... _Zikakis Chevrolet - 1975 Nova, ,2. _door sedan $2,795.97
Nova, 2 door sedan, standard, 3 speed transmission 2,603.27
b. Erie J. Miller - 1975 Valiant, 4 door standard
transmission, no power. steering or power brakes 2,950.50
1974 Valiant, automatic transmission, no power
steering or power brakes 2,850.00
c. Cayuga Motors - 1975 Maverick, 4 door 3,413.49
1975 Pinto Wagon, 2 door_ 3,668.73
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By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying one Nova, 2 door sedan with
standard 3 speed transmission be awarded to Bill Zikakis Chevrolet, Inc.
for their net bid of $2,603.27.
Carried
Comm. Stein asked how much the car to be traded was worth.
Superintendent Dingman replied that they did not bother with the trade-
in value but just relied on the net selling price of the car to be bought.
Lehih Valle Railroad Freight Shed Demolition:
Bids were received on October 21 for the demolition of the Lehigh Valley
Railroad Freight Shed on Taughannock Boulevard as follows:
a. Ithaca Rigging. Service
b. Yukon River Towing Co.
c. Pelnick Wrecking Co.
-$4,200
.$4,200
6,500
12,440
By.Comm. Baldini:. seconded, by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the bids for the demolition and/or removal of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad.Freight Shed on Taughannock Boulevard be referred to the
Buildings and Grounds Committee..
BE IT -FURTHER RESOLVED; that the 'Common 'Council be requested to appropriate
$4,200 for the demolition and removal of 'said freight shed.
Carried
Discussion was held in relation to getting -the shed'torn down free of
charge. Superintendent Dingman stated that the notice was,run in,the
paper and there were no takers for demolishing, the building -at no cost.
Comm. Baldini remarked that the freight station was never designated as
a historical monument.by the Historic.Ithaca Corporation.
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GLASS CRUSHER: By Comm. Clynes:._ seconded. by Comm. Stein .
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RESOLVED, That theup't. be authorized to'solicit bids for a glass crusher to be—
installed
e "installed at the glass recycling facility on the sewage treatment site as presently
operated by Challenge Industries. dd(
Carried
Annual Chemical requirements (Cationic Liquid Polyelectrolyte; Ferric Chloride 1
Motor Vehicles
Vacuumized Sweeper
Agricultural Tractors
2
3
4
Water Meters and Remote Reading Devices 5
k
Chassis for Bucket Truck Pc�--�( � (,.e�P' 6
Wayne Sweeper parts 7
Trees 8
Air Compressor 9
Mobile Radios - 10
Chemical Spreader 11
Bull Dozer Repair 12
Feod Concession at Stewart Park and Cass Park 13
Pay lockers at Cass Park 14
Cast-iron pipe 15
Ithaca Mall 16
Storm drain on S. Tioga St. 17$
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Asphalt concrete
Sidewalk construction 19
Gravel 20
Crushed Limestone 21
Bituminous products 22
Transit mix concrete 23
Asbestos -cement sewer pipe 24
�ggterm sewer pipe (metal, concrete 25
Utility trench repair 26
Traffic signal controller and related equipment 27
Conway Park - Chain Link Fence 28
Power Sweeper 29
Modular passenger shelter 30
GMC Turbo Flow DH 473 Engine 31
Traffic Signal Poles 32
Salt 33
Compact car ( Engrs) 34
LVRR Freight ,Shed 35
Glass Crusher 36
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.The Superintendent has made the -following appointments and reports them for approval:
By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That;the'following appointments.be approved:
1. William R..Baker, a Water Treatment Plant :Operator :in,the Water :& Sewer. Division
at an annual salary of $6,238, effective_November. 28„1973,
'2. Jack W..;Evans, a Laborer I in the Construction & Maintenance Division.at:an
hourly salary•of.$2.50,,;e€fective December 31, 1973.
tarried. -
PERSONNEL CHANGES:. By. Comm. Clynes: seconded
RESOLVED,. that the following personnel -changes
a. Robert J. Combs appointed a Laborer in the.
at $2.50 per hour, effective January 21, 19
--Appointments
By •Comm:,: Clynes..aeconded, by. Comm. Eganicki ,
Res:olved,':.That'• theBoardr approve the: permanent
position ofSewage Treatment: Plant Operator at.
February 17, 1974.
by Comm. Stein,
be approved:.
Construction an
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Maintenance .Division
appointment .of, James:: D: Bower to the
an annual salary of- $6,904:•...effective
•ried
10 By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Golder,
Resolved, That the Board:•approve"•the-permanent appointment of Arthur Santora a Sr.
Engineering Aide in the Eiigineeririg Division at an annual salary of $6,920, effective
February"„17 , -1971 i ; i .. 27/ 3
Carried
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the following appointment; by the Superintendent be approved':
Roger Rose to the position of Laborer III in the Construction & Maintenance
Division at $2.77 per'hour, effective February 17.
Lawrence Hamilton a Laborer II in the Construction & Maintenance Division
at $2.60 per hour, effective February 19:
Thomas E. Eustice, Jr. a maintenance man in the Construction & Maintenance
Division at $2.69 per hour, effective February 27.
James C. Napier a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water
Sewer Division, at a salary of $5,961 per year, effective February 25.
ed
By Comm. Golder: seconded by -Comm. Clynes,
RESOLVED, That the following appointment' by' the Superintendent be approved:
Thomas H. Thompson, a Laborer II in the Construction and Maintenance Division
at $2.60 per hour, effective March 4, 1974:
C art�
ri ed
Superintendent Dingman made. the following appointments and presented, them for
approval:
1. Gary Hines, a Laborer I in the Parks. Division at $2.50. per hour,„/7
effective March 27, 1974.:
. Ronald G. McKibbin, a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in.the
Water & Sewer Division -at an annual salary of $5,961 .effective -
March 22,, 19,74..
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'By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED, THAT the appointments by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
APPOINTMENTS
Superintendent Dingman made the following appointments in the Building & Grounds
Division, and presented them for approval:
1. David Barry, a Laborer I. at $2.50 per hour, effective April 2, 1974.
2. Benjamin Vann, a Laborer II at $2.60 per hour, effective April 1, 1974.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Golder
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RESOLVED, That appointments by the Superintendent be approved.
-- — Carried
APPOINTMENTS :. - Superintendent Dingman -made the• following_ appointments; and they were
presented for approvals
In the Parks Division to: the position of Laborer I at $2.50 per hour:
a.
b.
c.
Donald F. Lovelace, effective April ,15, 1974.
Dennis W. Conrad, effective April 17, 1974.
Jack E. Davie, effective April 23, 1974
In the Construction & Maintenance Division
$2.99 per hour,,, effective April 28; 1974:
a. Edward C. Garrib.rant, Jr._ ,
b. Arland G. Westmiller .
o the position of Truck Driver at
SUPERINTENDENTS REPORT
APPOINTI TTS: Superintendent Dingman made the following appointments and they
were presented for approval:
1. Superintendent Dingman permanently appointed Ronald J. VanDeWeert
to the position of Meter Serviceman in the Water & Sewer Division at
an hourly salary of $2.95, effective May 7, 1974. nku'b '"v
2. Superintendent Dingman permanently appointed Antoinette S. Napier
as Account Clerk -typist in the Water & Sewer Division at $5,431. per
annum, effective May 17, 1974 ''71"
3. Superintendent Dingman permanently appointed Ronald G. McKibbin to the
position of Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee in the Water & Sewer
Division at an annual salary of $5,961, effective '-lay 18, 1974. YVI .'z-/-
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the appointments by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
APPOINTMENTS:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the following appointments in the Construction
and Maintenance Division and the Water and Sewer Division:
1. Jack P. Stull, a Laborer III in the Water and Sewer Division at
$2.69 per hour, effective June 23, 1974.
2. Joseph J. Moore, a Laborer in the Buildings & Grounds Division at
$2.60 per hour, effective June 10, 1974.
3. Forrest Stinson, a Laborer in the Construction and Maintenance
Division at $2.60 per hour, effective June 30, 1974.
4. Donald L. Stanley, a Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance
Division at $2.99 per hour, effective June 30, 1974.
5. Chert A. Uhl, a senior account clerk in the construction and
Naintenance Division at an annual salary of $5,346.00, effective
June 26, 1974.
Carried
TRAFFIC ENGINEER APPOINTMENT
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That Jr. Engineer Frank Gombas be appointed City Traffic Engineer
to assume, under the general supervision of the Supt. of Public Works, all of
the powers and duties with respect to traffic that are provided in
Chapter 15 of the City Code, and 7 1/ (}
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Finance Committee of the Board of
Public Works review the duties and compensation of the position and
make appropriate recommendations thereon to this Board.
Carrie d
APPOINTMENTS
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the following appointment made
by the Superintendent be approved:
Demetrius Lypka, a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee at $5,961
per year, effective July 28, 1974.
Carried
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OLGA A. POTORTI APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
-RESOLVED, That Mrs. Olga A. Potorti: be provisionally appointed to the position
of Administrative Secretary in the Superintendent of Public Works Office at an
annual salary of $8,450.00 per year effective September 1, 1974.
Ca" ried
"Appointments: Superintendent Dingman made the following appointments and asked the
" Board for their" approval:
A. Terry R. Brown,`a Laborer III in the "building & Grounds Division at.
$2.69 perhour, effective September 3, 1974.
b. Donald F. Lovelace, a'Laborer III in the Buildings & Grounds Divisio
at $2.69 per hour, effective September 1, 1974. •
c. David S. Carr, a Motor Equipment• -Operator in. the Construction &.
Maintenance Division at $3.21,per hour,, effective ,September, 3, 1974. 0
Robert R. Onan, a Laborer III"in,the Building & Grounds Drrisionat•.$2.69'
per hour, effective September " 3,-;974' .. ""
David F. -McFall, a Laborer III in'the Water'& Sewer Division, at $2.69 per;.
hour effective_ September 9, 1974.
4, Leonard A Soule
oule a Laborer III in the Building & Grounds Division at $2.6
per hour, effective September.9,,,1974. .
By Comm. Ewanicki: secondedby Comm.,C_lynes
Resolved;;; That 'the' appointments `by the - Super'"intendent be approved:
:Carried
Appointments: Superintendent Dingman made the following appointments
which were presented for approval:
Francis J. Oliver., a. Laborer;;III„ in the.'. Buildings & ;Grotutds:,Division at.
$2.69 per hour, effective September 19, 1974.
Michael Schott, a Laborer III in the Buildings; -:&:Grounds ivision,at:-,
$2.69 per hour, effective September 20, 1974.
John Knuutila, . a' Truck' Driver in•LtheConstruction•:&..Maintenance Division
at $2.99 per hour, effective September 29, 1974. �, ; . _ , .,•_ ;
By Comm.. Shaw: seconded: by
RESOLVED, that the appointments by the Superintendent bp approved: -
Carried
Demetrius Lypka has passed; ;his : Civil„ S ervice examination_, as, a Water,. ,
Treatment Plant Operator Trainee with a mark of 85%. Supt. Dingman
requested his permanent appointment to the position of Water Treatment
Plant Operator,: Trainee at an annual salary of $6,425., effective
September 25, 1974.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the promotion by the Superintendent'be approved..
Carried
Appointments:
Superintendent Dingman made the following appointments which were pre
sented for approval: _
Alton F. Anderson, a Laborer III
in the Buildings ds Division
at $2.69 per hour,
effective September 27, 1974.
{ Mitchell R. Kent, a Laborer III in theConstruction& Maintenance
- Division at $2.69 per hour, effective September 30, 1974.
Peter A. Halversen,
a provisional Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee
in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $6,425, effective
October 7, 1974.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
1 RESOLVED, that the promotions of the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
Peter E. Larson has passed his examination as an Auto Mechanic Foreman in the
Construction &"Maintenance Division with a score of 100%. Supt. Dingman
requested his permanent appointment tothis position, effective August 28, 19741
Mr. Larson's salary of $4.79 per hour remains unchanged. 0,G, , r
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel 0
RESOLVED, That the promotion,by theSuperintendentbe approved.
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Carried
APPOINTMENTS: Supt. Dingman made the following appointments which were presented
for approval:
1. Kenneth A. Kastenhuber, a Laborer III in the Construction & Maintenance
Division at $2.69 per hour, effective September 1, 1974.
2. Jerry L. Lilly, a Laborer III in the Construction & Maintenance Division
at $2.69 per hour, effective August 19, 1974.
3. Peter F. Cornman, a Truck Driver in the Construction &Maintenance Division
at $2.99 per hour, effective September 1, 1974.
4. Michael A. Grover, • a Bus Driver in the Transit Division at $3.10 per hour,
effective August 19, 1974.
5. Martha Hewes,:a Laborer III in the Building & Grounds Division at $2.69 per
hour, effective August 26, 1974.
6. Ernest Riggs, a Laborer II in the Building & Grounds Division at:$2-.60 per
hour, effective August. 14, 1974.
7. Seymour 0. King, a Laborer III in the Building &"Grounds Division at $2.69
per hour,. effective August 25, 1974.
8. Myron Morey, a Laborer III in the Building & Grounds Division at $2.69 per
--hour, effective August 25, 1974.
9. James Shelton, a Laborer`III in the Building & Grounds Division at $2.69
per hour,`effective August 25, 1974.
10. Forrest A. Stinson, a Laborer III in the Construction & Maintenance Division.
at $2.69 per hour, effective August 25, 1974.
11. Robert ..'Travis, a Laborer III in the Building & Grounds Division at $2.69
per hour, effective August 25, 1974.
A discussion took place on the floor between Comm. Stein and Supt. Dingman
regarding policy and procedures in hiring.
By. Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the appointments by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
' Appointments:
Superintendent Dingman made the following appointments effective October
27, 1974, which was presented for approval:
Construction and Maintenance Division '
a. Stephen J. Moyer, a Laborer III at $2.69 per hour.
By Comm... Baldini: _ seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the appointment by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
Transfer and Appointment: Supt. Dingman made the following 'transfer and
appointment and requested approval by the Board.
Supt. Dingman transferred Edward Parker to the position of Laborer III in
r the Water & Sewer Division at$2.69 per hour, effective November 3, 1974..'
Supt. Dingman also appointed Michael J. 'Carver to the position of Bus
Driver in the Transit Division at $3.10 per hour, effective November 3., 1974.
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RESOLVED, that the transfer and appointment made by the Superintendent be
approved.
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By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
Sunt. ningman made the following appointment and askedAppointments;
: the. Boards Approval:
William Holley a Laborer in the Electrical Division at 2.69 per hour,
effective December 29, 1974.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini roved.
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent's appointment be app
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Supt.
Din man explained the appointing of this person before the 1975
moratorium on hiring.
A vote was taken on the above Motion that resulted as follows: Carried
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The Superintendent has provisionally promoted Cher1-A..Uhl to the position of
Sr. Account Clerk in.the Construction &Maintenance. Division at $5,346 per' year,
effective January 6, 1974, and reports this for approval. /j
By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That the provisional promotion of Cheri A. Uhl be approved.
Carried
The Superintendent reports the temporary promotion of Peter E.,.Larson to the.
position of Acting Auto Mechanic Foreman at $4:43 per hour, effective January 6, 1974.
He also reports the temporary promotion of Jack C. Rivers to the position of
Acting Working Foreman at $4.11 per hour, effective January 6, 1974.
These two, appointments. are in, the..Construction & Maintenance Division. -
b. John Sladish promoted to the position of Maintainer in the Parks Division at
$2.88 per hour effective January 27, 1974. .�„�.,z3
Carried
rromotions
By Comm. Baldini seconded"by Comm. Ewanicki,
Resolved, That the following promotions in the Construction and Maintenance Division
effective February 17, 1974 be approved:
a. Peter E. Larson, Auto Mechanic Foreman (Provisional) at$4.79 per hour
b. David E. MarSh, Maintainer at $3.60 per hour.
c. Robert Irvin, Maintenance Man at $2.77 per hour.
d. John D. Beckman, Maintenance Man at $2.77 per hour.
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Carried
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the following promotions in the Construction and Maintenance Division
by the Superintendnet be approved:
1. Edward J. Bennett, to the position of Maintenance Man at $2.77 per At3
hour, effective February 13, 1974•
2. Charles G. Thomas, to the position of Maintenance Man at $3.24 per
hour, effective March 10, 1974. Carried
Supt. Dingman made the .following promo ions in the Parks Division and presented
them for approval:
1..David Bassanelli to the position of Laborer III at $2.93 per hour,
effective March 31, 1974. 3/2,
2. Thomas Sinn, to the position of. Laborer III at $2.69 per hour,
effective March 31, 1974.
By Comm. Golder, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That the promotions by the Superintendent be -approved,
(arra PA
CORRECTION OF MINUTES
The minutes for the meeting of March 13 incorrectly reported the promotion
of Edward J. Bennett as being effective on February 13. They should read:'
Edward J. Bennett to the position of Maintenance Man at $2.77 per hour, effective
March 17, 1974.
Superintendent Dingman also made the following promotions:
a. In the Parks Division, Marvin Roorda, a.Laborer III at $2..$2.70 -per hour,..
effective April 289 1974.
b. In the Construction & Maintenance Division, Donald E. Hair 4\=Position
of Motor Equipment Operator at a salary of $3.44 per hour, effective April 21,
1974.-
c. In the Water & Sewer Division to the,position of Maintenance Nan,;effective
April 28, 1974:
1. Donald Wood, at $3.13 per hour.
2. Jeffrey Soule, at $2.80 .per hour.,,
3., David .Zavaski, at $2.80. per hour. 0
d. In the Water & Sewer Division to the positionof Motor Equipment Operator
at $3.21 per hour, effective April 28, 1974:
1, Thomas Smith
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e. In the Transit Division,. Elizabeth M. Vicedomini, a Bus Driver at $3.10 per
hour, effective May 6, 1974. _F\
f, \ In the Construction & Maintenance Division, Raymond L. Newha-t, Jr.;, a
Laborer II at $2.60 per hour, effective May 6, 1974. /fir
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the aointmer;ts by the Superintendent d. .
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Carried
Superintendent Dingman appointed Gary A. Hunter.a Laborer in the Building
and Grounds Division at $2.65 per hour, effective May 28.
Superintendent Dingman also appointed Joseph 'J.Moore a Laborer in the
Building and Grounds Division at..$2.60 per hour, effective June 10,
Superintendent Dingman requested approval of these two appointments.
By Comma Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes - • "` ' ( 2-
RESOLVED, That the appointments by the Superintendent be Approved.
Carried
PROMOTION - PARKS DIVISION .
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the following. promotion made by the Superintendent be approved:
, IL(
Jack E. Davie, a Maintenance Man in the Parks Division at $2.80 per(thour
effective August 18, 1974.
Carried
PROMOTIONS:. Supt. Dingman requested the approval for promotion of Charles T
he Construction Maintenance
Division at $2.80 per hour, effective September , 1974.
Bowlsby, Jr.,
RESOLVED, .That .the„promotion-by the Superintendent be approved.
By Comm.-Schicke
to the position of Maintenance Man d in t
1: sec oa ded• by Comm. Stein
Carried
Promotions: Superintendent Dingman requested the approval for promotion of Bernard
Carpenter, a Working Foreman in the Transit Division at $4.72 per hour, effective
September 15, 1974. c� 4
By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, THAT the promotion by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
Promotions:. Superintendent Dingman requested the approval for promotion
of Thomas Sinn, Jr. to the position of Maintenance Man in the Building &
Grounds Division at $2.80 per hour, effective September 22, 1974.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes y4- 2`3'
RESOLVED, that the promotion by the Superintendent be approved.
- Carried
Promotions:
Superintendent Dingman made the following promotions effective October
27, 1974, which were presented for approval:
Construction and Maintenance Division
a. Elwood Hulbert, a Truck Driver at $3.13 per hour, effective Oct. 20,1974
b. Robert Rose, a Truck Driver at $2.99 per hour.
Water and Sewer Division
a. Dave Zavaski, a Truck Driver at $2.99 per hour.
b. Jeffrey Soule, a Truck Driver at $2.99 per hour.
c. David McFall, a Truck Driver at $2.99 per hour.
d. Paul Flahive, a Maintenance Man at $2.80 per hour.
e. Walter Happel, a Maintenance Man at $2.80 perhour.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the promotions by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
Appointment. and Promotion:
Supt.. Dingman made the : o11owin7 appointment and promotion which was present d
for approval.
William i.]cRobbie a Laborer III in the Electrician's section at 42.69 n r
hour, effective November 24, 1974, and
Gary Volpicelli a Maintenance Man in the Water F, Sewer fivision at 2.99
per hour, effective December 1, 1974.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. 3aldini
RESOLVED, that the appointment and promotion by the Superintendent be annrovad.
_ . Carried
Supt. Dingman reported. that he has extended.:the convalescent leave of. absence
previously granted td:_charles Blake in the:Water and Sewer Division, through
1974:
Convalescent Leave - Denis Andrews: _, -
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel 2 3—
RESOLVED, that Denis Andrews begranteda convalescent 1 ave of absence
until November 1, 1974.
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Carried
Convalescent Leave -- Edward j,i,,Pd.,Innett:.,
Supt. Dingman granted a convai c leave of absence to Edward J. Bennett,
through December 31, 1974, aKIAL 1-equested approval by the Board.
, .
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By Comm. Baldini.. seccnded by Comm. ClYns -
RESOLVED, that the leave of absence granted by the Superintendent be approved.
Carried
By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Baldini,
, Resolved, That Working Foreman Henry Blake be authorized to attend a Street
• I Cleaning and Maintenance School in Cincinnatti, Ohio on March .7 and 8, expenses
of school, travel, lodging, meals and registration to be paid by the City.
Carried
By Comm. Parkes, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
Resolved, That Auto Mechanic Foreman Larson be authorized to attend a Motor
Vehicle Equipment Management School sponsored by the American
expenses liofcs Works
t
Association in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 14 and 15; the City. meals, lodging and registration to be paid by
Car ied
By ,Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the authorization of Donald Terrell and Walter Happel to attend
the spring meeting of the Eastern New York Water Works Conference on March 21, 1974,
in Sherrell, New York, including the costs of travel and meals be approved.3�t
Carri d
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the authorization of William Baker to attend Grade 2, Water
Treatment Operator's School at Syracuse on March 18 through: March 29, 1974, fp -9
;including cost of' travel and living expenses be approved.
Carried
By Comm. Parkes, seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That the Sup't., Asst. to the Sup't., and the City Engineer be 3/2 7
authorized to attend the annual Spring Meeting of the Upstate Chapterll of the
American Public Works Association in Rochester, May 8, 9, and
10; l
expenses for transportation, registration, meals and accommodations to be a
charge against the city. Carried
By Comm. Baldini seconded by Comm. Ewanicki,
RESOLVED, That Jack Brooks and Frank Gombas be authorized to attend a meeting of the
International Municipal Signal Association held at the Ramada Inn in Ithaca May 1 „/,G�
through May 3, and that the costs attendant thereon be a charge against the City. ,"�
Carried
AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION CONVENTION: By Comm. Baldini: seconded by
Comm. Clynes j�/�,,..,
RESOLVED, that Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator, Donald T4rrell, be authorized
to attend the American Water Works Association Convention in Boston, June 16
through June 21; all lawful expenses connected therewith to. be charged against
the City. r..
Carried
Engineer Schlieder, Ass't. to Sup't. Dougherty, and Sup't. Dingman will be out
of town attending the Spring Meeting of the Upstate Chapter of the_American,)
Public Works Assoc. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week. Ass':t. S
Hannan will manage the department and sit in for Supt. Dingman at the meeting.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent.be.authorized to attend the Annual Meeting
of the American Public Works Association which will be held in Toronto
September 14 through 19.
Crried
NEW YORK STATE BUILDING OFFICIALS MEETING: By Comm. Schickel: seconded. by
Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That Plumbing Inspector Colleyacmerbe authorized to attend a meeting
of the N.Y.S. Building Officials to.be.held in'Ellenville September 11"through 13;
the expenses of transportation, lodging, meals and. registration. to be a charge
against the city.
Carried
AMERICAN WATER WORKS CONVENTION: By Comm. Schickel: seconded,by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That Chief Water Plant Operator Donald Terrell be authorized to attend
the American Water Works Convention to be held September 10 through 13 in
McAfee, New Jersey;. the cost of. meals, lodging, registration and transportation
to be .a charge against the city. (, ?
Carried
T � Comm.
Western New York Water Association Meetin By Comm. Ewanicki: secondedby
CEynes 1 4
RESOLVED, That threo ompl,c+yaas �o� til Water 97; throtheo to
a;Western New York Water. Association meeting inRochesteron September25,
expenses of meals, transportation and registration to be a charge against n the city.
Car
Ken Baker attending Public Works School
lynes
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by
RESOLVED, Comm. Cthat Ass°t. Engineer Ken Baker be
Public Works Scation,t� alsenl dging,ctO be
cost of registx
APWA Woricshdp
John Dougherty attending
Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clyses chert be authorized to
RESOLVED,By Comm. vJohn A. Dougherty, that Ass t. to the Supt., D.C.
attend an APWA workshop on public communications in Washington,D
October 29 through October 30; the cost of registration,transportation,
meals and lodging to be a charge against the City. Carried
authorized to attend the
15, through the 18th; the
a charge against the City.
Carried
School: Comm, Baldini
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Engineer°s Didision be
RESOLVED, that'two employees from the `City
authorized to attend a one -day school on the maintenance of traffic
signal controllers' to he held on'Tuesday, October 29 in Syracuse; the
costOf
and 'meals to -
be.a:charge against;Acct..A3310 transportation .. .. .
a ried
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Signals and Controllers.
Seminar: - -- - --- -
By Comm.. Schickel: -seconded by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED, that Traffic Engineer Combas and sign shop., Foreman. Ellis be,
authorized to attend a one -day seminar of the International Municipal
Signal Association in Albany on Thursday, October 31; the expenses of
registration, travel and meals to be a charge against Acct. A3310 -Traffic
Signal and Controllers.
Carried
4a
• Peter Lynk a Attending a Water • Plant. fl-t9rator" ' Train in SC1.1001:
Supt. Dingman requested author i za.tion for Peter Lypka • to attend a Water- Plant
Operator's Training School in Buffalo, December 2 through 13. His
expenses for meals, transportation, lodging and tuition will be a charge
.against the City. . , . f: • - 7 • •
-
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm-. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the, authori zat ion requested- by the Super intendentsbe ,approv ed.
Carried
Training Course for Public Works Construction Inspectors:
By Comm. Schickei: ,seconded by Comm Clynes,
RESOLVEb, that the Supt. be authorized to designate one member of his staff
to attend an in-service training course for public works construction
inspectors',by thesAmerican Oublic,Works Administration -at Buffalo 'February
9 through 14, 1975 The expenses of registration, rocm, board and transpor-
tation is to be A charge against -the city,to the extent that funds have been
appropriated in the1975 budget.,, '
Carried
Letter of: Appreciation-_};
Comm. Baldini.".read the followingletter to the :Board }°...
Feb. 11, 1974
Dear Ralph:
.. _ �' �- �
P
As a :member .of the Ithaca Board, of Public Works..I thought you would like -.
to know of the efficient and expeditious manner in which a dead elm tree which
fell across and blocked Fall Creek Drive during the storm of Thursday, 31 January
was removed. I noticed this tree across the street at about 4:30 p.m. and telephoned
the police. Within a half hour men and trucks= arrived, and: by. 5:30 the job: was done
in a most satisfactory manner: includinga neat -clean-up of small": branches.- •.And,
today crews arrived to .remove .the:base of the -trunk and =anadjacent.elm;which
fortunately had not gone down in the storm of 31 January..
Please convey my congratulations to the men responsible for this excellent and
speedy service. Thank You.
Sincerely yours,
W. Stores Cole ,,._.; - `
Professor emeritus, Cornell; Univ.__
' By Comm. Parkes: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That this Board expresses its thanks to Frank Mooney for 27 years of
1 faithful service to the Department of Public Works, and wishes him good health
and happy days in his retirement. 3fi3
Carried
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WAGE ADJUSTMENTS: Superintendent Dingman reported that pursuant to an
agreement between himself and Labor Union LocalNo. 589, he has adjusted
the wages of two employees in the Construction & Maintenance Division as
follows:
Elmer Bennett, Jr., an Auto Mechanic at $4.01 per hour,
effective July 14, 1974.
Floyd Oplinger, a Motor Equipment Operator at $4.04 per hour,
effective July 14, 1974.
y/O
By Comm.-.Ewanicki :----seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the wage adjustments recommended by—the-Superintendent
be approved.
Carrie d
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the following three classification changes
in the Construction and Maintenance Division:
1) Ronald Applegarth from Bus Driver to Maintenance Man at $3.60
per hour, effective July 21, 1974. d
1. 1
2) Wayne Albro from Truck Driver to Maintenance Mari at `x$3.38 per
hour, effective July 21, 1974.
3) Donald Hair from Motor Equipment Operator to Truck Driver
at $3.31 per hour, effective July 21, 1974.
Carried
WAGE ADJUSTMENT:
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Baidini
RESOLVED, That the Board approves the following three appointments in the
Water & Sewer Division:
1) Paul H. Flahive, a Laborer III at $2.69 per hour, effective
July 21, 1974.
2) Walter J. Happel, a Laborer III at $2.69 per hour, effective
July 21, 1974.
3) William Baker, a Water Treatment Plant Operator at $6,904 per
effective July 21, 1974.
ADJaNISTRATIVE SECRETARY POSITION
By Comm. Baidini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board approve the establishment of the position of
Administrative Secretary in the Superintendent's Officewith a salary
range of $6,1+14/$9,358
z1
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Civil Service Commission be requested
to hold a promotional examination for the position.
Carried
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Stein' 2
RESOLVED, That the complement of employees in the Construction ,& Maintedance
Division be increased by one Working Foreman.
Carried
S. Frank Combas:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the salary of Jr. Engr. S. Frank Gombas, who was assigned
the duties of Traffic Engineer as set forth in the City Code, be increased
to the annual rate of $12,360, effective October 27, 1974. Carried
a
Golf Professional Position:
Historically, the Board of Public Works has arranged the working conditions
and terms of employment with the golf professional. These conditions and
terms are in no way compatible with those concerning regular city em-
ployees with respect to hours of employment, compensation, vacations, and
holidays.
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
Golf o, that Comfrom thcil listeofrequested
positionsotoremove
representedposition
by Groups
Golf Professional f
4 & 5 in labor negotiations.
Carried
Traffic En sneer Job Establishment:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request the Civil
distinct
Commission to establish classification, andthe th totheion of Traffic Civil Service Commissionineer s be further
requence jobuclappi
requested upon approval of the•position to schedule a promotional examination.
3
Carried
Engineering Division Roster Change:
y Comm. c is e : se con e y omm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the roster of the Engineering
read: 1 City Engineer, 2 Asst. Engineers, 1
Engineering Aide, 2 Engineering Aides.
Division be revised to
Traffic Engineer, 1 S/T
Q. � -3
arrie
Parks $ Grounds Supervisor Position Re -Grading:
y Comm. c is e : secon.e. ,y omm. ynes
re -graded
RESOLVED, that the position of Parks Grounds
that theSupervisor
b ad
to grade 3 of the Executive Salary Plan,
6 of the e 1 1975 salary of Plan
Edwin Lynch (the incumbent) be set at step 1.�9
as revised for 1975. Carrie 'I
John Van Gorder Provisional Appointment:
By Comm. c lc e : seconle• .y omm. lynes the osition
RESOLVED, that John Van Gorervisorer be nin the Constructionisionally t$d���aontenance
of Streets 4 Sanitation Sup
rr�n
Division at a 1974 salary of $13,381. dins
ENGINEERING DIVISION ROSTER: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Bal
RESOLVED, That the roster of the Engineering Division as established at the regular
Board meeting of November 27, 1974, be corrected to read:
1 City Engineer, 2 Assistant Engineers, 1 Traffic Engineer, (2)Sr. Engineering
I
Aids, 2 Engineering Aides Carried
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Establishment of Asst. Supt. of Public Works:
By omm. c is el: secon.e. •y Lomm. lynes
RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to establish
the position of Asst, Supt. of Public Works in the Construction $ Main-
tenance Division, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon the establishment of such position,
John A. Dougherty be provisionally appointed at a 1974 salary of $,16,055.
Traffic Engineer Salary Range:
By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the 1974 salary range for the position of Traffic Engineer
be established at $10,149 minimum to $14,414 maximum.
Carried
Carried
CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER: By Comm. Schickel: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to amend its ordinances as presently
codified in Section 15-23 "City Traffic Engineer" by changing the first paragraph to
read:
,(a) Offices established, official designated
(1
The office of City Traffic Engineer is hereby established. The Board of
ty
Public Works shall appoint a CiTraffic Engineer meeting the qualifications
as established by the local Civil Service Commission, who shall be attached to
the Engirieeting Division and work under the administrative supervision of the
Sup't. of Public Works. The City Traffic Engineer shall in addition to his
other functions, exercise the powers and duties with respect to traffic as
provided in this Chapter.
Carried
Appointments 1
Promotions 2
Leave of absence 3
Permission to attend school, conference, etc. 4
Letter of thanks 5
Retirement / 6
Wage adjustments q (2-2-c-- , - Cc C-G-G'1� t' (C ; C. `.--'9 C G -t ( `� 1/_,<..7Lo`
7
Arthur J. Golder Resolution:
Comm. Clynes presented the following resolution:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, Arthur J. Golder has completed three and one-half years of service
to the City of Ithaca as Commissioner of Public Works, during which time he
served a term as Vice Chairman of the Board and as chairman of many important
committees of said Board, and
WHEREAS, Art, through his five years of.service as Building Commissioner
and through his membership on the school board for two and one-half years,
has been an active proponent of far sighted and progressive government in
the Community, and
WHEREAS, his enterprise as a contractor and consultant in the development
of West Hill opened new vistas to the residents of the City, and
WHEREAS, his quick wit and poetic bent added an individualistic flavor
to many occasions,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board and the staff do hereby
formally express their thanks and appreciation for Art's service to his
City and to his Community, 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 Art.
Unanimously Carried
2
MINUTES: City Clerk Rundle reported that on Page 3 of the February 13, 1974, minutes
the word "carried" should bedeleted on Water & Sewer Item Two.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm.. Baldini
11110 RESOLVED, that the minutes of the February 13, 1974 meeting be approved as corrected
by the City Clerk. ,, c4) .71 S ,,
1 13 Carried
•
MINUTES: By Comm. Baldini, seconded by Comm. Golder,
RESOLVED. That the corrected minutes of the March 13, 1974 meeting be approved
as recorded by the City Clerk. arz-ra-- r�
Carried
MINUTES: Mayor Conley asked for approval'of the minutes of the July 24, 1974 meeting.
City Clerk Rundle reported that theAttorney for -the City had reported an omission
under Water and Sewer Policy on page two. The following should be added to the
resolution by Comm. Ewanicki: .and any request for water -tap for the Town of
Ithaca in the future should be delayeduntilit has been checked out with the
Water and Sewer Department.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the minutes of the July 24, 1974. meetinbe
and recorded by the City Clerk, approved as corrected
r9
Carried
MINUTES: Mayor Conley asked for approval of the minutes of the August 28, 1971.
meFting. It was recommended that the minutes of the meeting of August 28 be revised
to: read:
"It was recommended that the Common Council be requested to amend its traffic
ordinances to provide for "no parking" on the westerly side of Stewart Avenue from
University Avenue south to the existing no parking zone at DeWitt Place."
It was also recommended that the heading be changed to read "No Parking West Side
of Stewart Avenue."
BY Comm. Schickel: seconded by Cmm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the August 28, 1974 meeting, be approved as corrected.
Carried
3
Municipal Consultants has been engaged by the Common Council to•revise the Charter
and the Code of the City of Ithaca. A part of this revision: includes a separate
codification of the regulations of the Board of Public Works. Mr. Van Opdorp
will be available on Saturday, March 16, at 8:30in the n tf tCommonrCon ur ciland � Chambers
to discuss these revisions. Alderman Slattery, Caairm
Ordinance Committee of the Common Council, would appreciate the attendance of as
many Commissioners as possible.
Revised City Charter: Supt. Dingman handed the Board members a copy of the revised
City Charter as adopted by the Common Council on April 17, 1974. Sup't. Dingman
said this Charter was further revised by the Common Council by Local Laws 2, 3 and
4. The Sup't. told the Board these copies should be retainedby them for inclusion
in the complete set of Codes and Ordinances which will be delivered to them upon
adoption by Common Council.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that the error in omitting Section of the former Charter that gave the
Board of Public Works the Commissioner of Highways from the City Charter be brought
to the Common Council's attention.
Carried
REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY
Attorney for the City, Shapiro reported that the office of Commissioner
of Highways has been abolished. The powers in that section are in the
new Charter and the Board of Public Works has lost no powers, it is
just an updating of the Charter stating that the term "Commissioner of
Highways" no longer exists. Attorney Shapiro stated that it is his
official ruling as far as the Board of Public Works goes their powers ,
have not been diminished in any capacity and should something come in
that requires action of the "Commissioner of Highways" the Board of
Public Works would have the power to respond as if it were the Commis-
sioner of Highways.
Regulation Codification:
Mr. Dingman reported on the revised regulations of the Board of„Public
Works. He explained that the present code of ordinance of the City of
Ithaca is being revised under a contract with the Municipal Consultants
in Geneva. Supt. Dingman stated -that what will be done is that when
Municipal Consultants codifies,the.Board of Public Works. regulations they
will be presented wholly to.the.Board and the Board will be asked to adopt
a resolution adopting them as the regulations of the Board of Public Works
and repealing any other tc uiations to the Board that may exist. Mr. -°-/ 25
Dingman further stated tli:.‘t from that point on when any regulations are madA
copies will be sent to the code, people and once. every three. months, they will
make additions to the code book. Supt. Dingman requested an indication
that the Board is satisfied with the presented regulations and that they
would intend to adopt them when they have been. codified..
Approval of B.P.W. Rules $ Regulations:
y omm. Sc is el: secon•e. •y onm. :aldini
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approve in principle the rules
and regulations of the Board of Public Works as submitted by Municipal
Consultants & Publishers, Inc., with the revisions as proposed by the staff.
It is expressly intended that this action is to authorize the codification
of these rules and regulations as amended, and it is intended that they shall
be presented to the Board at a future date for formal adoption. rj
Carrie
Appointments for year 1
Minutes corrected 2
Charter & Code - regulations of BPW to be codified 3
5chickel appointment and committee assignments 1
Clynes assumes chairmanship of Hwy. Comm. 1
`•ilton Shaw takes oath of office 1
Ewanicki assumes Vice -chairmanship of Board 1
Shaw and Schickel appointed to Capital Projects Review Committee
Arthur Golder resolution upon retirement
1
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
1974
Vice Chairman - Arthur J. Golder
CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Ewanicki
VICE CHAIRMAN
Water and Sanitary Sewer
Commissioner Golder
HighwaysStreet Lighting, and Refuse
Commissioner Golder Commissioner Clynes
Bridges, Creeks and Strom Drainage
Commissioner Baldini Commissioner Stein
MEMBER
Commissioner Clynes
Commissioner Stein
Commissioner �a-r-kes
chi cke L
Public Buildings, Public Grounds and Parks
Commissioner Clynes Commissioner Parkes Commissioner Golder
Sc_hicka l -
Finance, Accounts, and Capital Improvements
Commissioner mike- Commissioner Baldini' Commissioner Ewanicki
SchickeeI
'Parking, Traffic and Transit
Commissioner Stein Commissioner Ewanicki Commissioner Baldini
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1
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, That Bill No. 8633 for sewer service repair ; to Minim l i am L._ Sulli_v_a ., Jr_.
417 North Aurora Street in the amount of $19.76 be expunged. Carried
WATER AND SANITARY SEWER COMEITTEE: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Dynes
I RESOLVED, That miscellaneous bill No. 8770 for 207 Pleasant St. to Mrs. Clare
1 1,1,21___tin the amount of .$131+.50, be expunged for water service repair. �z/2 7
Carried
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that Water & Sewer Bill No. 8518.'to Nates Floral Estates be expunged.
f'lc V
Carried
EXPUNGMENT OF WATER AND SEWER DIVISION BILL N0. 8736
By Comm,. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That Water & Sewer Division bill No. 8736 �b'e enge "
bill had been included in the audit of March 13, 1974. ' ' d' A corrected
Carried
Bill No. 9066: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That Water & Sewer Bill No. 9066 to the Albanese Plumbing and Heating Co.,
be expunged. A corrected bill is included in today's Audit. S. .� it
Carried
Expungement,.of.Water Bills:
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel •
'_:RESOLVED,.that miscellaneous water bills Nos. 9060 and 9062 to the
Urban Renewal be expunged. These bills have. been reissued as charges
against the Green Street Parking Ramp.
Carried
There was attached to the agenda a copy. of a letter from Ithaca Gun
Company requesting an abatement of a penalty of $484.09 which was levied on
a late bill. It is represented that the payment was late because of a
clerical error.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel Z
RESOLVED, that the 107, penalty. for late payment on the water bill of
Ithaca Gun Company. for water and sewer services through August 1, 1974,
be expunged in the amount of $484.09.
Ayes - (3) Baldini, Carried
Ewanicki,
Schickel
Nays - (1) Stein
Discussion took place pertaining to the leniency of the City to expunge
bills because of clerical errors. It was stated that if the City does
it for big companies then home owners should get the same treatment.
There. was attached to the agenda a copy of a letter from Ithacare, Inc.
requesting expungement of'a late penalty on their water bill in the amount
of $51.71. It is represented that this late payment is due to a misdirected
bill. —"
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel.
RESOLVED, that the late payment penalty on the water bill of Ithacare, Inc.
for, the. period,throughAugust.1, 1974, be expunged in the amount of $51.71.
Expungement of Water Bills Policy:
Ayes (3) Baldini, Carried
Ewanicki,
Schickel
lays - (1) Stein;
Comm, Ewaniclti:commented,that expungement of.water,bilis will require-, in
:he future,, that persons appear before,.the,Board and plead their
case.
C�--um. Stein remarked that in some cases homeowners would request e rg/ er.t
c. d large businesses would also and, the homeowner would be deniedand the
�:; siness would; Abe. granted., Comm. , Stein . stated,that a more equitable sys tc ,.
is needed. Comm. Stein further connnented that, it might be a: possibility to
change the penalty system, so that it would be graduated instead of.a
flat fee. The penalty might be smaller and increase as time goes by.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, that the water bill penalty payment system be reviewed and a
new one considered, be referred to the Water and: Sewer Committee..
Carried-
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TOUR OF DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WATER AND SEWER FACILITIES.
remarked that he was planning a tour of the Department of Public Work Conley
Sewer facilities to include the Common Council; Commissioners
Publ�.e Wdrk`s, and members o s Water, and
the Planning Board. i//9 of the Board d
3
By Comm. Ewanicki seconded by Comm. Baldini,
Resolved, That the request of Ors'onLedger,.made December'12, 1973, for a change in
regulations with respect to plumbing requirements, be denied.
Za:A2== 7-3:7;;;LJ1-11-;/3"7
Orson Ledger
Mr. Orson Ledger, 209 First St., an Ithaca Landlord appeared before the Board and,
requested that the Board make a change in the regulations -with respect to the
plumbing requirements, enabling him to do his own plumbing.
After discussion on the floor by the Board, the following tabling motion was
presented:
By Comm. Stein seconded by Comm. Baldini
Resolved, That this matter be tabled and that clarification on the legal issue of
this matter be received from the Attorney for the City be -the next meeting.
Carried
REPORT OF ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY: Attorney Shapiro read the following memorandum:
TO: Stuart Stein
Board of Public Members
Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works
FROM:Martin A. Shapiro, Esq.
RE: Requirements with respect to connection to city sewer and water systems
DATE:February 25, 1974
At the BPW meeting held 2/13/74 a question with respect to the requirements
of persons wishing to connect to the City Sewer and Water Systems was asked of
me as Attorney for the City. This question resulted from the'request of Mr. Orson
Ledger, who is not a licensed plumber, to be permitted to do his own plumbing and
make his own sewerand water connections to the City systems on rental property
which he owns. It was pointed out that any homeowner working on his own single
family residence could do so, and the inherent lack of logic in such a circumstance
was discussed and criticized.
The Rules Re:ulations and Penalties of the BPW City of Ithaca, New York,
Regarding Water Supply, Sewage Disposal, and Air Conditioning, passed January 28,
1970, and effective February 1, 1970, state in part in Article I section 14:
"LICENSES AND PERMITS
Any plumber licensed to do business in the City of Ithaca or any
other certified by the Examining Board of Plumbers, or any homeowner
working on his own single family residence, wishing to engage in the
repair of service pipes, or laying new services connected to the City
water or sewer systems, must obtain a Water and/or Sewer Permit from
the Water and Sewer Division, at the Water Building, 510 First Street
prior to each job. No charge will be made for this permit.'
This section changed the previous section of the Ithaca Code, known as
Section 23-5, passed June 8, 1960, by adding the words "...or any homeowner
working on his own single family residence...". Parenthetically, the rest of
Section 23 of the Ithaca Code was similarly changed in 1970 to varying degrees,
but for some reason all of these changes do not appear in my copy of the Code
and I assume that they were never formally incorporated into the book itself by
the Municipal Code Corporation. This should be done.
In any case, this section is misleading and has apparently been misconstrued
to mean that an individual homeowner is in the same position with respect to this
work as a licensed plumber or another plumber certified by the Examining Board of
Plumbers. This is not the case
The General City Law, section 56 states:
44The commissioner of public works of any city, or the officer or
officers acting in a like capacity in any of the cities of this
state, and having charge of the sewers and water mains therein,
shall not issue a license, to any one to connect: with the sewers
or with the water mains of such cities, unless such person has
obtained and shall produce a certificate of competency from the
examining board of such city."
Thus, without a certificate of competency, no one would be permitted to
make such connections to the city water and sewer systems. The certificate of
competency is issued by the Examining Board of Plumbers after satisfactory results
on an examination and satisfactory qualifications and experience. Such a
certificate, or permission to an individual to so connect to the city water and
sewer systems without a certificate of competency cannot be granted by the..BPW.
I trust this memo. answers the question posed. I suggest an amendment to
the'present rule striking out any reference to an individual howeowner.
After discussion on the floor by the Board, the following resolution was presented:
By Comm. Bianicki: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that the Attorney's report be accepted and the rephrasing of the
homeowners freedom to do his own plumbing be referred to the Water and Sanitary
Sewer Committee.
Carried
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Coddington Rd. Water Extension -
On the Coddington Road water extension, Comm. Ewanicki recommended deferring action
pending the request of further information from the Town of Ithaca regarding their
timetable for the construction of the required sewer'.r
Walter Schwan, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, has presented a copy of the plans
and specifications for the construction of a water main in Coddington Road. He'.
has also presented a copy of the engineer's report on the proposal for sewer to
serve the same area. The Board, at its February'13 meeting in 1974, deferred,
action pending further information with respect to the timetable for constructing
the sewer. A similar .action was taken by, the Board•on.September 12, 1973.
Because no timetable for the construction_of the sewer is presented with the 3/2 7
documents, the department has no recommendation to approve the water main extension.
Comm. Ewanicki said he would contact Mr. Walter Schwan personally on this matter,
•
By Comm. Parkes seconded by Comm. Clynes
Resolved.,. hat. no action, be taken on the request ofthe
Water & Sewer Division for an increase in their mileage
outcome of negotiations with the C.S.E.A.
meter readers ,inthe
allowance, pending the
.2/23
Carried
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Comm. Stein asked what the situation.was,regarding water extension outside‘ the city
especially with the construction of the Pyramid1Shopping Plaza,` in Lansing. -2/2.7
Supt. Dingman reported that the pres:ent..arrangement is that we will sell Lansing
whatever water they need.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, That the action of the Superintendent in authorizing the installation
of propane gas-fired heating equipment in the glass crushing plant on the grounds
of the Sewage Treatment .• Plant at a cost of $2,023, be approved. "511"')
Carried
Alderman Gutenberger inquired for the Budget and Administration Committee as to
the status of the Water and Sewer Rates for the City of Ithaca.
By Comm. Clynes seconded by Comm. Baldini,
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee.
Carfied
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Water and Sewer Division be directed to
prepare a list.and valuation of water' meters owned by the city which are in
service in areas which will be served.by the Bolton Point Project.
•2z
Carried
WATER AND SEWER RATES
2.4.,'
Any action on this should be held up until Bolto Point is either on
or•'off,'since a rate increase is not really necessary when considered together
with• -sewer_ rates..
Possibly . a - h .ge._ to 50-50 allocation. of-rha./geg`nptr to- more real fi call y
use sewer rates - and maybe -eve _a,. -6O --4O allocation in the future if Bolton
Point goes then our sewer efforts will be the only effort outside the city.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That no action be taken to change over the city's water and sewer
rates until such time as an intermunicipal system is ready to operate, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the department be directed to allocate the
shared costs of the city's water and sewer systems on a 50-50 basis in the
preparation of the 1975 budget.
Carried
WATER AND SEWER RATES: Pat Hannan gave the following report:
SALE OF WATER METERS OUTSIDE CITY
6/24/74
constantly changing) 2,600 meters outside the City
There are0 inside
( All purchased by the Water & Sewer Division
and about 5,000 inside ththeiDivision.
and read and serviced by
Range in Size from 5/8 up to 6" and in original cost from $30 (current
prices) up to $2,500.
Range in age up to 30 years (less than 10%) up to brand new. The
Water & Sewer Division still provides outside meters or remote readers to
all customers except Town of Lansing.
The big value to the meters is the complete record of service that has
been kept on card file for each meter plus the computer setup which gives a
complete readout of all the meters by districts, pressure zones, sizes, make
of meter whether water and sever, or either e a complete ready-made setup
that can be immediately implemented
with
ltheccosteof
1p
needed. The dollar value of thissetup is probably more than
the meter.
LETTER FROM SILVIO BERADUCCI - complaining that roots from city -owned trees are
blocking his sewer line.
Assistant Superintendent Hannan commented that he explained to Mr. Beraducci
why he is not any different than any nu*nber of other citizens in the same boat.
Mr. Hannan said there is no reason why the city should cut down the tree because.
it is a perfectly good one, neither is there any reason to replace the sewer.
Comm. Ewanicki remarked that the committee has already discussed.this and it is
not a matter of tree roots it's a matter of vitrified sewer that it out dated
'and should be replaced.
Comm. Stein commented that it was also mentioned that something could be put into
the sewer line that would clean out the roots.
'By Comm. Stein: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that this letter be referred to Mr. Dingman for response according
to the discussion that the Board had with recommendations.
Carried
FLUfORIDATION: Mayor Conley commented that he has asked the Board of Public
Works to furnish information to the Common Council the effects of adding
fluroridation to the City's water system from an operational standpoint, and the
cost involved.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini 1)4
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Water and SewercCommittee to take
out their old file and update the cost.
Comm. Ewanicki reported that as a result of a meeting of the Water & Sewer
Committee held on Monday, June 24, to discuss fluoridation costs, the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission request for a pipeline easement
across the water shed area of Six Mile Creek, a request of the Southern
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission for a decision on the city's
continued need for the Sheldon Road Water tank, a request from the Commission
for a valuation of water meters presently installed in the city's system out-
side of the city, a request of Common Council for a review of water and
sewer rates, the following recommendations were developed. The department
estimates that the capital costs to fluoridate the city's water supply would
range between $20,000 and $25,000. It would cost approximately $5,000 per
year to operate.
Assistant Superintendent gave the following* report on Fluoridation.
FLUORIDATIOPT May 1974
VPH
1. Plans must be approved by NYS Health (San. Form 96-A); therefore, a design
engineer must be appointed.
2. Point of application must be after treatment just before storage on account
of interfering with other chemicals, therefore, should be added to our new
influent line just getting underway. - Plans ready - just starting to dig -
long puttering type job.
3. Charter must be amended.
4. Looks like acid HYDROFLUORSILIC is
Sodium Fluoride, are dangerous and
are not the sort of thing that our
handle readily.
our best bet. Powders, whether
Since they have to be made into
sometimes one-man operation can
Tank for storage 4,000 ga. + (truck load) _ $3,000
80 gallon tank for one -day supply (safety) = 500
transfer pumps (2) = 1,000
Proportioning pumps injectors = 2,500
Continuous analizer-recorder = 1,250
Piping & wiring = 3,000
$11,500
Engineer 4,000
Contingency 3,000
Initial Cost $18,000
Ammonium or
slurries,
Say initial cost = $20,000 to $25,000. About $5,000/year for acid, testing
chemicals, charts, etc.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a copy of Pat Hannans report on Fluoridation be forwarded to
Common Council for their review.
y�;�{�2.t
r".2;,(9 -3L/14(1-.' .0/,1 Carried
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LETTER FROM STEPHEN SIMPSON: City Clerk Rundle read the following letter:
The City of Ithaca
Office of Chamberlain
108 E. Green St.
Ithaca, N. Y. 14850
Gentlemen:
You did not accept my payment because I did not include the penalty charge. This
seems unfair because I did send in my payment (and signature cards - for the
second time - I think) the day after I received my bill. (You had sent it to the
previous owner of the house and then it was returned to you before I received it.)
I would appreciate it if you would consider the above before assessing the
'penalty.
Sincerely,
S. Simpson
LETTER FROM JOHN D. WRIGHT, CITY CHAMBERLAIN: City Clerk Rundle read the following
letter:
Board of Public Works
Water and Sewer Committee
Gentlemen:
Mr. Stephen Simpson purchased the property at 121 Simsbury Drive in the fall of
1973. The City did not receive- an owners card from Mr. Simpson until April 17, 1974.
Prior to receiving the owners card the bill was sent to the previous owner.
Therefore, I do not feel it is the fault of the City that Mr. Simpson did not
receive his water bill.
I recommend that his request be denied.
Respectfully submitted,
John D. Wright
City Chamberlain
By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That,Mr,. Simpson's request be denied.
Exnuns;ement of Late Penalty Payment:
y bmm, ynes: secon e y omm. Shaw
RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. and Mrs. Hairvey Fireside for expungement
of the late payment penalty on their water bill be denied.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be requested to notify
.them of this denial and .to advise them that the requested action was not
permissible because the regulations of the Board of Public Works as codified
Carried
J
in Section 23-12 of the City Ordinances states, "The failure to receive
such bill shall not excuse non-payment thereof, nor shall it operate as
a waiver of the penalty herein prescribed." -
Comm. Schickel commented that -the City should give the customer the -benefit
of the doubt the same as any other company would do, and that . if the person
feels that they are not being treated fairly then they could plead their
case before the Board.
Further discussion was held' pertaining to past handling of these`kinds_of.
matters and'the'rights of'the•Board to expect persons 'to -appear 'before,the
Board. :.
Tabling Motion: •
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that this matter be tabled.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee
for restatement.
Carried
Carried
MR.: &' `MRS .::HARVEY FIRESIDE'WATBRAILL s ' `'By':' Comm: =. Shaw; iecondedilbi7Comm'iBaldini:2: f = •--'_
RESOLVED -lhat```the•-request=of- Mr &r''Mr's:--Harvey)Fireside4 for•' -a; rebate of the penalty
:„ _ , -X)l .'?
``,iii .. _ .rat7,-)}.,• wi ii _ fit)=.7 _T,f 1_i f '(i [4.1.-F_as_7 •?on theirwater=bill;bedeniedi.:-t.cyn „1.:rr_:�;•: F;1.lo :;
!Comm. Stei commented tiiataliieteridency=,was toLwbte�'againat this beeause'`-of`prev biis
i
discussions4''the'•Board-has••'•had'with�?graiiting'=two other`' apparently similar reques:ts=zwhich'"
were substantial'' in -size':' Comm:Stein'said-,he would %like�'to�know'' wh � the' shouldden _i
j this' •one9 atfter grantingtlie•=previous request: �' ''`:: �: ; L)`•�'y 3'`.i 1' 7i': ;ds:y._
i:.1.A(l, .:E }i . ', _ d. 7%-)iJ _ e`};•,. : g.. ..fP;. •-.n \! f:? ,s;1.._. .::s i•E., } .... s.':
Comm. Ewanicki commented that theyhave entertained a new
policy for expungement. Comm.,
Ewanicki=said-Ctheyihave°}not`me"t' as such=and theist ofwtheir=pursiiits;,iis''that'=they will
demand-: they any' persoiCadeking eicpungementT}wiiihave to >appear-' in-�'person`' ands; petition`'
theBoard so":they'might -reviewhis problemsI rather thaii3except' a='very%terseletter:
Comma Ewariicki said:.ori the--precedence=previously{'set a`s` Comm.,':Stein mentioned he eeba
I no other -alternative..:!.. r. _f:i .,__:,S':i.:F:: _ 11,:'" .F)ii: .: ,,.4: v. .'ii _ -,Lr. .-;.::".,f.7.
, Comm.'' Ewanickj 'commented •that • they haven ° rte taken- any' = ac'tion s on-° the"- pol-`icy of" seeking
expungement. ; .;.., ; .. ...,,Y :-,:..i., ,,,'? _ . • _ . , ',:s _ ,,..,....,z1::: o:i ). s:a.::, .. LY. s.0
Comm. Baldini' commented that he felt that they.:-`inS expUnking�-'tt -two-before=:
and he feels they will,be wrong -in expunging this one. Comm. Baldini said i they
expunge :this ;one are they going' to keep on going' forever. "Comm:' Baldini felt that A
since thea "dWmake a: mistake_ inr'settirig .that',precetlent`they'`should stop `it 'right now. .
Supt. Dili°gman reported that the' Fireside's'were'`informed tliat•`ti ey`had` an opportunity
to appear at the last meeting; they subsequestly wrote him a letter and saidthey they
would not be able to take the time to come. Supt. Dingman said the Board' i$ dealing
with a $4.33 penalty. Sup't. Dingpan_said the_present rules which have been in.
effect for quite a long period of"time.reae failure to receive"such bills shall' not'-
excuse non 'payment thereof nor shall :",it: operate as'a
' wweiver of`'the penalty herein
described'. Sup'.t. Dingman said they have had for -a'�quite a long period .of.' time` al -Policy
wholly expressed and deaitspecifically'with this particular issue. Sup't., Dingman
said these people were told this at the time they appeared in the Chamberlains Office
to protest it. Sup't. Dingman said in.:a subsequentphoneecall with him the Fireside's
raised the . issue''of .what they could do..,about it"and'they'were told"'that ,they could•`
appear here before the Board and, subsequently wrote" Sup't." Dingman asking him-to,present'
theircase to the Board stating that they could "not spare the'time"to come. Mr. Din"groan
felt that the Board should dispose of this.case at this, time;, the penalty is suffering
maybe severe: and in their,,:particular_ case.' certainly .not',unbearable. -Sup't.' Dingman` '
said " he'- doesn't see why the:,Board would''' consider. changing their' policy in dealing with
this particular` instance '`R . _ . _ .
Comm. Stein said _'he wasn't sure what -the ` policy of the Board was any ' more'''Comm." Stein,
said it is for'rescinding.under a very similar circumstance'a bill from a large,": company
and an individual homeowner" is;riot given•,:the Ssame` consideration` es :a large Company.,'
.,
Comm. " Stein 'said" he' considers that inequitable ;treatment: Corrin. { Stein said he thought,'1
it was very importanti' f ors the people in ;this court iunity' to have a ` s'tandard stable.' policy' '1
and they 'should ,operate on that' basis ' ` ' :. , . ..__ w _ ,_. .
Comm: SchipkeI Said_"he doesn°t ;see' any reason' in the world why the city can'*
the custou er the benefit of. the n .
d,oubt i•the- same ! fashion; that n ahy 'private business -
would and ifl'some'ane hast a legitimate" grip'e';they should. •be' able"to, conte' inhere' and'
express wt at the problem is• arid' the Board can take 'a` judgenient' on each !Case 1 •Comm.
Schickel said as far as Saying that 'the Board is `'`� ••{t :
y g going to hold them�responsib�la=whether
they...•get the.,, bill, or not he 'Just can''t buy, that.. .Comm., Sch_ ickel, said. if. that is, the
policy he ' thinks 'it is wrong; they''should' change it
After discussion on the. floor of, the Board a vote was taken which resulted as fellows:
AYES: Baldini,. 'Shaw,_ ^e :!' I s.r :. ;Y
."": i .S ti
Clyaesy , "
NAYS: Schickel Stei _• yam
•n; ; ;Ewanicki.- g;_
1 �{. l _1 '. n. .ti'Co
.. 1. .. •.= _ .. .I.
Vice -Chairman Ewanicki cast his vote as Chairman with a nay vote that broke' the tie.
Motion Defeated
By Comm. , Stein: seconded, by Comm. Baldini
RESOLVED, 'That- .this 'matter' bye r"eferred`•back td 'the' Water and Sanitary' Sewer Committee.'
AYES: 5 Y_. •,. ;.f ;r_: ±•�.;.;
NAYS: 1 - Clynes"`•
•. .,. .. 'r':=.:; ';:•,_• ;s ..'( ' c?: ; r Carried;
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Board members received a letter from Walter Schwan of the Southern Cayuga
Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission in which he requests that the city notify
the Commission whether the standpipe at Sheldon Road is for sale. The
Commission is willing to make an offer.for the standpipe, the land, and.
any easements. Mr. Schwan also states that the Commission would like an
estimate of the value of water meters which are now installed outside of the
city in areas which'will be served by the Bolton Point Project. They would
like. a list of quantities of meters by sizes, as well as their length of service.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the question of the sale of the Sheldon Road tank be referred
to the Water and Sewer Committee.
Carried
SHELDON ROAD WATER TANK: Pat Hannan gave the following report:
2-69
SHELDON ROAD WATER TANK
6/21/74 VPH
Concrete foundation by city, Nov. 1932. Cost $1,154.10. (Labor $708;
Mat. $445) Tank furnished and erected by Chicago Bridge & Iron. Cost $4,900.
41'-6" diem. by 36'-4" to overflow = 500,900 gallons.
Minutes B.P.W. September 14, 1932 awarded contract to C.B. & I. for $4,900
and directed Supvt. to construct the foundation.
The Board of Public Works on Sept. 14, 1932, awarded a contract to Chicago
Bridge & Iron Works to furnish and erect the 500,000 gallon tank and instructed
the Superintendent to prepare the concrete foundations. The City cost then
appears to be the $6,054. The property (then outside the Village) was acquired
by the Village from Pearl Sheldon and conveyed to the City on Nov. 22, 1932
(deed recorded in Book 231, page 464) apparently because the city agreed to
build the tank. My understanding is that the Village has been charging the
city taxes on this property since about 1962. Since the Village is the only
beneficiary of this tank, I have no idea why they suddenly decided to collect
taxes after 30 years of exemption.
The monetary investment by the city in this tank therefore, seems to be the
$6,054 original cost, plus the unexplained taxes (amount not known) since 1962.
The tank._ being 40 years old could.. possibly be written off by agency. It
is, however, as good as new (probably better) for water storage purposes so
that a new cost of $50,000 (estimates) might be the appropriate asking price.
The city will be little if any affected by the cutting off of the storage
tank when the Bolton Point Projects is on line. Be will, however, be
extremely affected by the cutting off of the other appurtenances which have
not .as yet been mentioned.
On the strength of 20 -year contracts, the city constructed the Water
Street pump station in 1965 and 1966 at a cost of $330,000.
In addition to the pumping equipment which will now become twice as
much. as we need - the contract also provided a telemetering system ($80,000)
which monitors -all of the storage tanks and pumps in the entire water .
system.
11 of the 16 tanks will be outside of the city system and 9 of the 10
sub -pump stations will be outside.
The telemeter system therefore, will be 80% + useless to the city when
Bolton Point goes on line, but would be worth twice that value to the Town .
except for transfer to their new plant.
The cutting.,off of existing lines.running into the Town and Village is
planned by the Town as a. connecting loop for Town lines, but leaves the city
with dead ends along the Village - makes no provision for getting water to the.
lines which the city bought from the Town at the time of the Coddington Road
annexation - the Cayuga street and East Shore•Drive lines belong to the city,
but the cottages inside the city limits are served from Town -owned lines.
By Comm. Ewanickis seconded by Comm. Stein
RESOLVED, That the Southern Cayuga Lake Water Commission be advised that the
city is willing to divest its interest in the water tank at Sheldon Road
and its interest in the water meters now installed throughout the Village and
Town districts; however, because there are many other items of mutual agree-
ment which should be reached between the City water system and the inter-
municipal water system with respect to the change -over, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board and the Commission each appoint a
representative to meet and negotiate all of the items that are involved in
the change -over before any action is taken on the individual items discussed
in the letter of Mr. Schwan.
Carried
LANSING WATER SUPPLY
Mr. Hannan reported on the Lansing Water Supply. Mr. Hannan commented that
each month the bill is continually rising, their first request was for
40,000 gallons a day, at this point their consumption is about 240,000 Z -"''z'
gallons a day.' Mr: Hannan stated that the City did install a Booster pump
at Jessup Road to help with the, demand, and feels that the City should not
be held responsible for the water shortage, or accused of not meeting
its water commitments.
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14
Board members received a copy of a letter from the South Cayuga Lake Inter-
municipal Water Commission requesting an easement across the Six Mile Creek
water shed for the purpose of installing a -16 -inch transmission main as part
of the project.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That this request be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee.
12_
TOWN OF ITHACA REQUEST FOR EASEMENT:_ Pat iiann.an.-gave._ the.,, following report:
COMMENTS ON TOWN OF ITHACA REQUEST FOR EASEMENT ACROSS CITY
PROPERTY ON SIX MILE CREER FROM HONNESS LANE TO NORTHVIEW
ROAD 6/12/74 VPH
Odinarily, this type of easement would be a courtesy thing form one
municipality to another, and probably that is what this will have to be - except
this area has not been disturbed since 1910, and was probably virgin at that
time.
The potential ecological damage across this particular area of the Wild-
flower Sanctuary is irreplaceable. A 50 foot swath, 600' long will not only
destroy many 3° to 6° specimen trees over 100' tall, but the resulting exposure
of the fringe trees will cause loss by wind and exposure even if great care
is used in clearing the right of way and if the activity is confined to the
right of way shown. The flowers of course will be a complete loss because
all cover and protection will be removed, in addition to the direct damage
to the fragile soil.
We can probably expect a final loss of 100 x 600 of irreplaceable fauna
and flora that has no monetary value to the city.
Neither the right of way maps or the preliminary plan indicate any concern
or awareness of this problem, nor do they indicate awareness of other situations
which will affect the city property and which should be negotiated as a
condition of the city granting easements. For instance:
1) No method of crossing the existing city raw water intakes is shown -
nor a method of securing the city pipes at the brink of the unstable slope which
will result from the proposed construction.
2) The method shown to anchor the proposed pipe seems less than adequate
from our experience with the city intake line, and certainly takes no cognizance
of the resulting unstable slopes.
3) If a good enough access for construction is built within the right of
way, the "after construction" result will be unlimited access to the city
property which even now causes serious policing problems.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That because of the adverse acoligical effect of construction of
a water main across the area proposed by the Commission that they be requested
to seek another route, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board go on record as offering the Commission
every cooperation in finding such a route.
Carried
Transmission Lines Southern -Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the proposed route for a transmission line of
Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Commission to_the watershed
City,of Ithaca, -be approved in principle.
Commission:
the Southern
lands . of the
BE IT "FURTHER RESOLVED, that Asst Supt. Hannan and the Attorney for the
City authorized to work out the details of .the easement to be granted to
said Water, Commission for the construction•of its transmission line,- and
to present such recommentations'to this Boardfor. its' action..
Carried
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LETTER FROM WALTER SCHWAN
IMir. Dingman reported that he had received a letter from Mr. Schwan
complaining about the fact that Mr. Robert Boynton who lives at 162
East King Road has been denied a connection to the water system because
he does not have a connection to a sanitary sewer this in connection
with the City policy. Mr. Dingman also reported that the letter goes en
to reraise the problem of the policy of the Board with respect to.
denying water where thereis no sewer service.
7 /0
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes /
RESOLVED, That this matter be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee.
Carrie d
WATER AND SEWER POLICY
Mayor Conley reported on the problem of Water and Sewer Policy. Mayor
Conley said that the person involved went to the Town of Ithaca and
received a paper saying that he has a water tap and the person went to the
Chamberlain's office and filled out the necessary papers for billing and
received a water tap permit. At this time, the Town of Ithaca Water and
Sewer Department went to dig and put in the water line,. and at that time
1 is when Mr. Hannan's division became aware of the situation, and following
Board Policy, which is that the City does not extend water where there is
no sewer. Mr. Stanley Tsapis, Attorney appeared for Robert and Linda
Boynton of 162 East King Road. Mr. Tsapis commented that the
Boynton's bought this house in January,, and shortly after moving in.
found out that they had water problems. Mr. Tsapis said that they
went to all the authority's and were assured that they could have a tap
in the water line, so they went to the Tompkins County Trust Co. -and
borrowed the money to pay for the water hook up. Mr. Tsapis remarked that
' they have very little water in the house, and unsanitary conditions
, were apparent. Mr. Tsapis said that he recognizes the policies that are
made by governments, but people are government.
Attorney for the City, Shapiro, commented that if the Town .snit going to
do their jobthen the City is going to have to do it. Mr. Shapiro said they
I could have the applicant wait a day or two and have the water and sewer
department check to see if there is a sewer line. Mr. Shapiro
remarked that the City can'trely on the Town of Ithaca.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the water tap be granted to Robert and Linda Boynton of
162 East King Road, and that the Board of Public Works reaffirms the
adherence to the City's policy of no water, no sewer. --
AYES (5) including Mayor
Carried
h`--aw"
LETTER TO MR. SCHWAN
Attorney for the City, Shapiro, read the following letter which he sent to
Mr. Schwan, of the Town of Ithaca:
Mr. Walter Schwan
Supervisor, Town of Ithaca
108 East Green. Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
(IC}lreti
Ithaca City Tap Permits to Water System
Dear Mr.. Schwan:
This letter is being written to you at the direction of the Board of Public Works.
It is the City's stated policy that it will not supply water nor permit taps into
the City water system unless the particular property requesting the tap permit
is also serviced by the sewer system. This policy has been in effect for many
years and will be rigidly adhered to in the future.
Recently, a young couple who reside in the Town of Ithaca, approached the Board
with a request for a tap permit after being denied permission to tap into the
arentl
water system by our Water Department pursuant to the above stated policy. A p y
they filled out an application provided to them by the Town of Ithaca who did not
advise them of the above stated policy. They took theapplication to our City
Chamberlain's office which routinely issued the permit. After spending large sums
of money and after preparing to tap into the line, actual permission was denied.
The Board of Public Works acted with great compassion and understanding in permitting
this one exception to the policy. However, the policy will not be set aside in the
future.. Since the Town of Ithaca did not advise these people at the beginning, it
is clear the City will have to do this administratively. Thus, no future tap
permits to the City water system will be granted by the City until and unless the
specific property is also served by the sewer system.
Very truly yours,
Martin A. Shapiro
Attorney for the City
of Ithaca
cc; Messrs. Wright, Hannan, Dingman and Mayor Conley and the BPW
Mr. Shapiro remarked that he has asked the City Clerk to dig out all the City's
past records with respect to the contract that the City has with the Town of Ithaca
and all resolutions by the Board and the Common Council'of the City of Ithaca,
pertaining to.this matter. Attorney Shapiro commented that he will report back
to the Board at the next Board meeting as to how he interprets the contracts
and resolutions. Attorney Shapiro said that he will do his upmost to defend the
City against any legal action.
City Clerk Rundle read the following letter from Mr. Kenneth H. Myers, Chairman
of the Intermunicipal Water Commission.
Nr. Robert 0. Dingman
Superintendent of Public Works
City of Ithaca
Ithaca, New York 14850
Dear Mr. Dingman:
This is in response to a communication which you sent to the Southern Cayuga Lake
Intermunicipal Water Commission of which I am Chairman. The communication concerned
the matters which the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca desired to have
cleared up before proceeding to reach certain agreements with the Intermunicipal
Water Commission. Our Commission has met and considered your recommendations very
carefully and has attempted to respond to each one of them. Our response
is outlined in the paragraphs below.
This Commission desires to cooperate in every possible way with the City of Ithaca
to resolve the problems arising from the creation of a new water system in a
mutually satisfactory way. As evidence of this interest we have reviewed the items
raised in the Minutes of the Board of Public Works at its meeting of June 26, 1974.
To help in referencing our observations and proposals, we have enumerated the
concerns expressed in the Minutes of that meeting of the Board of Public Works
and will refer to them as Item "A" - Sheldon Road Tank; Item "B" _ Telemetering System;
Item "C" - Water Street Pump Station; Item "D" - Coddington Road Main; Item "E" -
East Shore Drive; Item "F" - Purchase of Meter System.
Item "A" In respect to the Sheldon Road Water Tank, we understand from the .comment-
ef the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca meeting of June 26, 1974,
that the Sheldon Road water stand pipe serves no essential purpose in the water
system of the City of Ithaca. Its depreciated value is essentially zero. We,
therefore, concur that the cost of reproduction is, from the point of view of the
City's usage of it, not relevant. We are prepared, therefore, to submit a bid
for the purchase of this property on the basis of its value to us. Said value
will be based upon an estimate prepared by Lozier Engineers. It is understood that
included in the purchase of the Sheldon Road tank will be the acquisition of all
rights of way and easements of the City of Ithaca within the Village of Cayuga
Heights.
Item "B" In respect to the telemetering system referred to in the Minutes, our records
indicate that the Town of Ithaca purchased the telemetering system as the facilities
were constructed. Those elements of the telemetering system of the City of Ithaca
which were relevant to the Town of Ithaca were paid for by the Town, therefore, we
are not aware that the City of Ithaca has in any way incurred expenses for the
telemetering for the Town of Ithaca. In the event that this item is in error, the
Commission would appreciate factual documentation from the City of Ithaca to
substantiate the fact that the Commission is in error.
Item "C" The minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of June 26, 1974, indicate
that the City of Ithaca purchased and installed certain pumping facilities and/or
capacity on the strength of a contract for the purchase of water from the City of
Ithaca by the Town of Ithaca. It is our understanding that at the time the
equipment was replaced in 1965, the replacement was necessitated by the obsolescence
of the City equipment because of the increased demand by the City and outside the
City. Further, it is our understanding that the capacity provided is appropriate
to the City's own growth and needs. It is our further observation that during the
11 years since 1963 that -this pumping station has been in use, the City of Ithaca has
been reimbursed by the Town of Ithaca at the rate of 1 1/2 times the rate charged
internally by the City of Ithaca. It is our belief then that there is neither
a legal nor a moral obligation on the part of the Town of Ithaca to provide
reimbursement to the City of Ithaca for the foregoing pump capacity. However,
wherever dead -ends on the City system will be created the Commission will make
provision for both systems to be blown -off for the purpose of cleaning, etc.
Item "D°i The City of Ithaca did not purchase the.8"-main on Coddington Road
which runs. between •Hudson Street- and Route-- 96B at the time of the Coddington
Road annexation. The- City- tnereiy= agreed to, pay' its benefit. share of ,the cost of
the South Hill Water System:after-the annexation.. --The people. on Coddington',
Road between Hudson Street and 96B, in the,area-,annexed by the City_ will. still be
supplied with water after Bolton Point is on line but their water will be
supplied;by Bolton -Point: at the; same- rate that : the- people. iny+the Town 'of. Ithaca,
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will pay for water.
Item "E"• -. In reference to Item "E"-; -it seethe.. that. the'. Board, of •Public-.Works,,is-
concerned about the possibility 'that .the I residents: on :the , East.: Side of• East Shore
Drive will be deprived• of:: water.,.serV• rates th�Tssion own consumersswillsbeply chargede
citizens with water service at the same
at the time that Bolton. Point: is-. on, the line:. - - • , - -1
In regard to the `purchase' of meters;- -(Item "F") ' the- Commission' is not 'in-• a osition
to speak for the individual municipalities who will individually negotiate with the
. City of Ithaca for 'the needs of their loc'aT system. !:
We do hope'' that yen' will find'" the' foregoing statements :to --be` adequate 'responses
to the questions which the Public Works Commission has raised. Please be assured of -
our desire to be fully cooperative in all matters: relating to our mutual: -
interest': If ` it s seems appropriate-, we wily be glad'` to 'appoint • a sub -committee
to meet with' you and/or` your ComiMission� 'in- an' attempt to' resolve any .matters 'Which
may be left outstanding as`'a 'result of'•'this response.
We do also wish to thank you for your very helpful advice and counsel in respect
to the crossing- of'Six•Mile Creek and to the very positive manner in which you and
your associates have assisted us in respect to the crossing of boundaries of
the City of Ithaca.
Sincerely yours',
-• Kenneth H. Myers-
`Chairman
Intermunicipal Water
Commission
cc: 'Walter J. Schwan
Edward L. Bergen
The Honorable Edward Conley
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. 'Clynes,
RESOLVED, That the letter from Kenneth H. Myers, Chairman: of the 'Intermunicipal
Water Commission be 'referred to the' Water and Sewer Committee:`
Comm: Ewanicki called to the Board's attention two pieces of correspondence
which have come to his attention. The first is a copy of a letter from the Mayor
to Mr. Schwan, Supervisor' of "the of Ithaca, indicating that he has. appointed.
Commissioners Ewanicki, Shatif and =Clyi es to` meet with Mr. Schwan regarding the water "
and sewer situation. The other is a memo from Asst. Sup't. Hannan addressed to;
to the Board and calling their"attention to the water line extensionby the Town'
of IthiCa in, Coddington koad without' approval ,of the department.
Also attached'are-comments prepared by Mr. Hannan in respect to the:eommunication '
from -the Southern j Cayuga_ Lake.; Intermunicipal' Water- Commission-.
Mayor Conley reported that he will ask the Water -and Sewer Committee;; and all
municipalitiesinvolved in. the Intermunicipal Water System including::Mr. Meyers
to meet with Mr..' Schwan to' discuss the policy. ' z''
Letter from Walter J. Schwan: City Clerk Rundle read the following letter:
Mayor Edward J. Conley
Members of the Board of Public Works
City of Ithaca
Ithaca, New York
Gentlemen:
September 11, 1974
t1
Enclosed are two sets of Construction Plans for the 16 -inch water transmission
main which will cross through the City of Ithaca in the vicinity of Giles Street.
Also enclosed are two sets of easement plans for the water main where it is proposed
to be installed on land in the City Watershed owned by the City of Ithaca. Where
the main is proposed within the right-of-way of Giles Street or Water Street, we re-
quest a permit from the City of Ithaca for construction within the street right-of-
way. The location of the main as proposed in both Giles and Water Streets is shown
on the construction plans.
Please review the plan as soon as possible so that we may know whether the pro-
posed location meets with your approval. Also enclosed is an excerpt from the Water
Commission minutes of July 10, 1974 which relates to the inter -connection of the
transmission main to the City facilities at Water Street in exchange for the requested
easements.
If you need additional information, please let me know.
Sincerely yours,
Walter J. Schwan, Treasurer
Southern Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal
Water Commission
By Comm. Baidini: seconded by Comm..Schickel, —
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee and Staff.
Carried
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Letter From NYS Department of Environmental Conservation:
Comm. Ewanicki reported that a letter has been received from the NYS
Department of Environmental Conservation announcing the approval for
fiscal 1973 of an operation and maintenance grant for the Ithaca waste
water treatment works (Sewage Treatment'Plant) in the amount of
$39,567.32, which is 1/3 of the direct cost of the operation and main-
tenance of the plant.during 1973. The notification indicates that
approval of subsequent applications (i.e.,.1974) is .cont agent on
satisfactory program on the following.items:_
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a. Identification of and elimination of excessive:infiltration.
b.
Increased efforts to identify and eliminate illegal.. storm water
connections.
c. Compliance with the conditions of the NPDES permit.
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One -Year Contract with Wallace and Tiernan:
By Comm. C'lynes: seconded by Comm. galdini
RESOLVED, that the Asst. Supt. be authorized to execute a one-year contract
with Wallace and Tiernan for the cathodic protection of the city -owned
water tanks at Cornell Street, Maple Avenue and Oakwood Lane for $937.
Commissioners are requested to reserve time at five o'clock following the,
next Board meeting on December 11, for a meeting with representatives of
the State Environmental Protection Administration who will discuss the
schedule of compliance with new pollution regulations and answer any questions.
Carried
Sup't. Dingman announced that as.a'part of this meeting, Mr. Petrocelli, Sr. Sanitary
Engineer of the Pure Water Division, Region 7, N.Y.S: Department of Environmental
Conservation, will be. present to discuss .the proposed permit..to discharge. pollutants
from the city's treatment plant into inlet creek. Attending with Mr. Petrocelli
will be Mr. Daniel Barolo,'Engineer and Mr. Daniel Halton, Water Pollution Control
Engineer. , H
PROPOSED PERMIT TO DISCHARGE POLLUTANTS FROM THE CITY's TREATMENT PLANT
INTO THE INLET:
Supt. Dingman introduced Mr. Dave Petrocelli of the Dept. of Environmental
Conservation. Mr. Petrocelli introduced the regional engineer, Daniel Barolo
and Dan Halton, Water Pollution Control Engineer.
Mr. Barolo said they were here to assist. the Board with an interpretation on
the understanding of the pending proposed national pollutants discharge il-
limination system permit. Mr. Barolo said this. is a federal permit wiich is
required by all waste waterdischarges in the United States. Mr. Barolo said
the permit has been proposed; it will be issued formally within the next couple
of weeks or a month: Mr. Barolo said it contains in its proposal certain
limits and conditions and requirements that they would like to discuss the
implications of. He said it basically says three things. It establishes the
actual limits by perimeter and concentration allows to be discharged by the
waste water treatment plant; secondly it establishes the monitoring require-
ments and how often each perimeter has to be monitored and what type of sample
has to be obtained; finally.wherever there is a deficiency between what the
permit limits are and what is actually coming out the pipe itdevelops and
proposes and presents a schedule of compliances wherein certain actions have
to be taken by the owners of the discharge like to bring the -discharge up to
the concentration specified in the permit itself. Mr. Barolo said they were
with the Dept. of Environmental Conservation out of the region seven office
in Syracuse and are responsible for the central New York areas including
this county. Mr. Barolo said they were in effect acting as agents of the
Federal Environmental Protection Agency here. ..Mr. Barolo said if there is
anything they say that the Board doesn't like they will refer to as meeting
a Federal requirement. Mr. Barolo said they were not delegated by then to
act in their stead rather out of matter of practice implementations; they in
fact are the implement agency of this federal program. Mi. Barolo said he
would like to discuss three or four things, indicate the direction they will
take tonight and then turn it over to the program engineers. Mr. Barolo said
they would first like to discuss the permit limits themselves, discuss the
compliance schedule as part of the permit and suggest a direction that the
City can take to satisfy the requirements of this pending permit.
Mr. Dave Petrocelli explained that the permit is actually broken into three
septions. The first section is a general section all the general requirements,
who is to be notified, the different regulations the City has to have. Mr.
Petrocelli said probably the most important thing in the general category
is referred to as Table 1. The one that describes is the interim requirements
of the treatment plant, required upgrading. Mr. Petrocelli said it also has
categories on the operation, staffing, general maintenance requirements,
hazardous waste enforcements. Mr. Petrocelli said that the self monitoring
schedule will require additional laboratory, probably in time and perhaps
manpower.. Mr. Petrocelli said the EPA.requirement for the city's size
facility is twice a week and they have added two new perimeters feczl coliform
and phosphorus. Mr. Petrocelli said the schedule requires twice a week. He
said they have requestedof the EPA that it be dropped to once a month for
those two perimeters. Mr. Petrocelli said they could°be done on contract or
by obtaining the equipment. Mr. Petrocelli said the limits of the EPA
describes in the plan is 4 MGD effluent limit per day. 32 parts'BOD for
a monthly average basis. of 36 suspended solids. Mr. Petroce1i4 said where
those figures come: from is averageof what' you can -put in now.produces.'. He
said there is an effort .on their part to.upgrade or increase those numbers to
38 to 45; the intent of that is during your worst month under the current
operation assuming the current efficiency is all we can expect out of exist-
ing plan is they will not violate the interim conditions unless something goes
wrong in the treatment plant. Mr. Petrocelli said if things remain the same
in the treatment plant we should be in compliance with the interim requirements
until the new facility or new treatment levels are in. Mr. Petrocelli said
there is also a requirement for disinfection year round and a change from
the total coliform requirement 750 that the state uses to a 200 per hundred
ML of treatment coliform which the EPA requires; this will also require a new
testing procedure in the lab with an additional piece of equipment. Mr.
Petrocelli said everything in the permit schedule is keyed to the issuance
date of the permit;
they' assume it is going to be January or 'February. Mr.
Petrocelli said when the permit is issued the schedule assumes that you can
not -meet or will be required by the State to meet stream standards. -He said
the other assumption is that the existing influence does not meet phosphate
levelss of IPPM which is federal edict on the Great Lakes Basin; this is part
of, the agreement between Canada and the United States that will reduce phos-
phate in all the sewage treatment plants discharge to the Great Lakes Basin;
and we are over a million, gallons per day size. Mr. Petrocelli said those
are the two things we have to meet. The schedule requires at the
endcef d of three
months submit what is known as a plan of study to the EPA: Mr.
said if the Federal and State construction grant aid is to be utilized this
plan of study would have to be submitted as the kickoff point to get federal
and state aid, He said all it is is just a brief report on what the scope
of the study is going to be and what direction the study wouldtake. Mr.
Petrocelli said at the end of six months two things are needed; a submission
of a max min report. He said what the intent of this is to do is to realize
is`that the existing treatment plant is not up to the requirement of the
permit in that the evaluation be made which provides maximum treatment of the
existing plant at the minimum cost. Mr. Petrocelli said what that means is
that we are nottakking about plant modifications; it is primarily operational
controls perhaps sewage enforcement if that is a problem in the treatment
plant or inflow infiltration control. Mr. Petrocelli said the other thing
that is needed at the same time, is a submission of engineering report under
reduction of phosphate. He said what they have asked of all of these is
they lump that item into the three month plan of study and have that plan
' of Study be directed both toward phosphate removal and some form of advance
treatment. Mr. Petrocelli said they have arbitrarily said it would take a
month to review that; within twelve months after'the plan of study is approved
by the EPA, an engineering report oucssubmitted.
federal aid thePetrocelli
permitsaid
has
'the end of twelve months you did thoosetoget
to lie in the option going or not going federal aid. He said without federal
aid the engineering facilities report will be required to twelve months. He y��
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Said with the federal aid it will be required twelve months after approval
of the plan of study; that would bring it anywhere between fifteen months at
the minimum if it is reviewed in one day, if you review it realistic probably,
sixteen to eighteen days. Mr. Petrocelli said the monitoring regtzirehents are
every quarter you submit a new federal monitoring report to the federal
government or state offices in Albany, it's a quarterly report. He said general-
ly it is just transferring the information and putting in a form that the EPA
wants. Mr. Petrocelli said.the State of New York has to certify for the permit
with discharge. The figure put in the permit is a first cut at what is esti-
mated and they use a term ultimate oxygen meaning you won't see in other state
permits. Mr. Petrocelli said the ultimate oxygen demand in the permit which
is now tentative figure of about a thousand pounds. The State study is under-
way now to further evaluate in addition the county comprehensive study will also
consider effects on the stream of the municipaldischarge. Mr. Petrocelli
said in either case it now looks like some addi-tional treatment will be
necessary to meet either the inlet requirements or the lake requirements.
Mr. Daniel Barolo said currently the federal aid on any new project is 75%
of the total eligible cost, state aid is 12 1/2.% , leaving 12 1/2% to local
mi nicipalities. Mr. Barolo introduced:1Mr. Dan'.•Halton who is ,charge of water
pollution program at their regional office. .He will .discuss ,a little more the
' implications our suggestions on their part as to what direction the city can
take to satisfy these requirements -with the least`impact to the city.
Mi. Halton. said they anticipate the federal plan permit will be issued. for
Ithaca sometime in January. Mr. Halton said at this time they anticipate that
the. Ithaca Sewage Treatment Plant in its present status will not meet all the
requirements in that permit. -Mr. Halton said Ithaca has two ways to go in
order to achieve compliance with that federal permit; they can completely
finance on their own the improvements necessary to meet that permit or they can
make application to the State of New York and to the federal government for
a construction grant which amounts to 87 1/2% of the cost of improvements
at the plant. Mr. Halton said if Ithaca decides that theywish to go in the
:direction of seeking state and federal assistance in making these improvements,
the schedule require that within three months after the effective date of
the permit. Mr. Halton said that the plan of study is a.very brief report and
prior to any engineering work or any engineering studies to evaluate the need
for improvements at the treatment plant you must seek approval of your
engineering studies from the federal government. Mr. Halton said in this
plan of study document is simply a statement of what you intend to study. He
said it spells out what it is that the City of Ithaca would plan to study.
Mr Halton said twelve months after this plan of study would be approved the
City of Ithaca would have to submit an engineering report that would document
what engineering details are necessary to bring the Ithaca sewage treatment
plant into compliance with the federal permit. Mr. Halton said in Tompkins
County there is presently under way a county wide comprehensive sewerage
study; there also is underway under contract with the State of New York a
stream survey to determine the assimilative capacity of Cayuga Inlet.; Mr.
Halton said these two documents they regard as being absolutely fundamental
to'any kind of engineering study that would be undertaken affecting. the Ithaca
sewage treatment plant. Mr. Halton said they think that the plan of study
submitted by Ithaca should refer to those future documents, and in their opinion
engineering studies should be held in advance until such time as the material
in those two reports is made available to the City of Ithaca. Mr. Halton said
it is their understanding that the county wide comprehensive sewerage study will
not be available until next winter. He said it is also their understanding
that the stream survey on Cayuga Inlet will not be available until next spring
or possibly next summer; this would cause some conflict with the schedule as
it appears in the federal permit. Mr. Halton said they anticiapte at this time
two mechanisms for solving this dilemma of the discontinuity between the two
schedules. Mr. Halton said one would be that in the plan of study submitted
by Ithaca they should document that these reports will not be available until
the future and therefore when the plan of study is approved the federal and state
government will of necessity be made aware that these studies are not avail-
able
until such time in the future. Mr. Halton said as another extenuating
circumstance that: comes into play is anticipated that the State of New York
will take over the federal permit system. Mr. Halton said that within this
state their department will be the official agency issuing, modifying and
enforcing these permits that are presently being issued by the federal govern-
ment. Mr. Halton they would anticipate that if this authority comes to them
that they would make the necessary arrangements or modifications so that Ithaca
would be able to take full advantage of these two goverment sponsored studies
prior to them being required to stbm it an engineering report or engineering
plans of specifications or necessary modifications at the Ithaca sewage
treatment plant. Mr. Halton said that he had a document which will describe
the plan of study. Mr. Halton said he thought it was encumbent upon the City
of Ithaca at this time when the final permit comes to them they then must make
a decision whether the City will seek state and federal assistance or whether
the City of Ithaca could possibly finance the necessary improvements on their
own. Mr. Halton said if the City decides to go the direction of federal and
state assistance he thinks it is absolutely essential that they hold to the
compliance schedule and at least subunit this very brief plan of study for
approval. Mr. Halton said later other considerations can be given to taking
better advantage or to modifying the further steps in the schedule. Mr. Halton
felt that the City should absolutely try to hold to the schedule for making
the first step which is the plan of study. Mr. Halton said that this plan N
of study can be done by the City's engineering department; it will have to
be signed by a professional engineer. Mr. Halton said there is no need for
the City to hire an outside consultant to do this plan of study. He said if
the City is anticipating hiring an engineering consultant to do the full
engineering report and the plans of specifications they ought to at least be
considering what engineering consultant that they would approach and what
engineering consultant has the qualificatinns necessary to design their facil-
ity. Mr. Halton also said there is nothing in the law that states that the
City of Ithaca could not use their own engineering staff to do all the design
work necessary to modify their sewage treatment plant; but if the City should
decide to exercise that option they must, because their engineering staff is
already on the City payroll the City must very carefully document all of the
time spent by their engineering staff in working on this state and federal
grant projects, so that they will be sure to be reimbursed for all the time
spent. Mr. Halton said otherwise their time will not be approved as being
' grant eligible, and they could lose that. Mr. Halton said in any sense the
prior approval of the plan of study will lay out the method of approach that
the City plans to use and when that is approved the City should have the necessary
information to schedule their future studies.
Mr. Barolo said this is a complex and complicated law and felt that both
Mr. Petrocelli and Mr. Halton did.a good in summarizing the conditions and
the directions that they might suggest for Ithaca.
After the presentation by the Department of Environmental Commission personnel
a question and answer period took place.
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Mayor Conley reported to the Board that at 5:00 p.m. he will meet with
Council to express his concern toward shopping center plans outside Ithaca
as a.potential threat to Ithaca. He stated that also at 7:37
invited the Towns of Lansing, Dryden and the Town of Ithaca, Villageeofas
Cayuga Heights and the County representatives to openly discuss what the
City feels is cf deep concern,. dealing with area -wide planning and direction
of where'everyone is going,
Comm. Clynes.commented that according to the radio the Mayor is considering
canceling, revoking or changing a contract'.supplying water to the Town. of
Lansing. Mr. Clynes stated.°that originally the Mayor signed this on a
resolution of this Board.
The Mayor stated that he had no intentions of asking Council to cancel any
water contracts or even threaten anybody with, the cancellation of any
contracts, at this time. The Mayor stated that Council will probably not
consider is solution, but that they will sit and talk things out for a solution.
COiMMUNICATIONS FROMMI THE MAYOR
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Mayor Conley stated that as the Board is aware, it has been reported that
he has hid a meeting with the outside municipalities, discussing inter-
governmental cooperation as it relates to Pyramid, basically. Mayor Conley
commented that he had talked to Lansing officials and he asked other
officials from'other minicipalities to come in and talk about intergovern-
mental cooperation. Mayor Conley said he also had a discussion with Council
that afternoon where the situation was discussed informally. No decision
was made by council as far as the use of water. Council felt and the
Mayor felt that using our City services this way isn't adhn.ntagious,
however, the threat is still there and by further looking at this and
looking for different 'things, it occurs to him that inthe 1960's there was
an Ithaca area planning board and they did planning and some research at
the greater Ithaca area level and made recommendations to the municipal-
ities as to directions. The basic study had some recommendations and that
study was accepted by. each one of these municipalities. In that study
it calls for Ithaca to be the center of commerce of the county and it
calls for Ithaca to be the hub of things and that area in Lansing to be
more residential and had some industrial uses and it had some other
neighborhood shopping centers. These have since been built and he would
construe Triphammer shopping center and the other shopping center, as
neighborhood shopping centers, it serves a basic neighborhood, it might
be a lot bigger than what that plan calls for but still it was not bmilt
as a regional shopping center. The Mayer stated that Ithaca has water
contracts with Lansing, they have water contracts with the Town of Ithaca
and basically the municipalities have been following in some order a pre-
arranged plan. The City of Ithaca on the basis of that study had some
economic studies done of its downtown, had some neighborhood renewal
development plans made of its downtown area, as a result of that planning
study and the urban renewal document was made up. The reason they got to
that urban renewal plan was because of these previous studies. Ithaca
applied for federal funds and state funds to redo the central business
district and it was done every step of the way with all kinds of public
meetings and every opportunity for the public to be heard. Mayor Conley
remarked that they are following a basic original greater Ithaca area plan.
Now they are faced with a situation where a regional shonping center emerges
on the scene and that regional shopping center does have the ability to
have a detremental effect to all of the federal, state, and city invest-
ments in our central business district. The Board has also made the deter-
mination that this type of policy should be initiated at the Council level.
Mayor stated that he might askthe Council at the next meeting to consider c"`
canceling the contract with the Town of Lansing and immediately offer a
new contract that would basically follow the greater Ithaca area regional
plan. Ithaca would be willing to extend their water services to the
outside municipalities for housing, industry, neighborhood shopning centers,
and everything that's called for in that study, however, regional shopping
centers is not one of those items that's called for in that plan. If the
greater Ithaca area plan is to be a plan and if all are going to follow
that plan, they the Town of Lansing is expected to follow the same plan.
They have been granted their formation of a village, Mayor Conley commented
that he doesn't Inow what that will do but he believes, and he will ask the
Council to consider replacing that contract. Giving them a years notice
that our contract calls for:; and tell them at the end of the year they will
take the oppix'tunity to develop'a neva contract. This will be for all the
specific uses that the general plan calls for, Ithaca will extend water
for those uses. Mayor Conley commented that he wanted to ask the Board
and the Council to consider (he didn't want to bring this up during the
period of time when the outside municipalities were holding their public
hearing on the Bolton Point project) that the Council took a position on
the Bolton Point project. Mayor Conley said he didn't want to demonstrate
in any way that the City of Ithaca was going to stir up the waters or cloud
the issue or'anything else so they waited until after the,public hearings.
The Town of Lansing had theirs last night and they didn't take a formal
vote but at least they had their public hearing. Mayor Conley commented
that he would like to have the offer renewed to the outside municipalities,
if the cause of the situation where they do have the contract comes in
higher than they had originally anticipated, and the whole Bolton Point
project, now that we have new information recently and at least in
the past couple of years since we talked about this , we are approaching
zero population growth, we are in difficult economic times, there will
not be the housing starts that we had originally anticipated there will
not be that expansion development that the Bolton Point was addressing,
itself to. It was addressing itself to handle the problems of the year
2020 and now the projections of the year 2020 should at least be ungraded
and rethought of what those needs will be and maybe Bolton Point will be
a more ambitious program they may want to get into. If there are any
thoughts of that, not trying to interfer with what they are doing and what
they are voting on as a municipality but renew our offer to extend water,
keeping us customers, and maybe to share with us or work with us in develop-
ing an interwater supply to carry us for some period of time, still holding
Bolton Point as the ultimate solution that could be built in the future,
if they decide. Mayor Cnnley commented that he didn't think that Ithaca
should get into the middle of it. It is just that we should renew the
offer and make that offer to them and also if they do make the determina-
tion to construct Bolton Point, which it appears right now they are heading
towards, Mayor Conley said he would like to have us start negotiations to
see how our system and that system can work together backing each other
up. What provisions we:can make for a common management, a common village
system, a common maintenance system and .actually umbrella the two systems
under one administration or a greater Ithaca area water regional area or
whatever they want to create. Mayor Conley said he thinks we should offer
to sit down and discuss those very things to see how the city system and
their system can work jointly to better water service for everybody in the
greater Ithaca area. Mayor Conley remarked that he would like to have the
negotiations start or renew the citys interest in sitting in those negotia-
tions and working with them. Part of their problems are, even if they can
build their project how do they operate it, how do they develop a staff
to operate it, such as the staff that we have to operate ours, what our
system can do to help their system. Those type of things. If they get
into that type of negotiations, and if they are at all interested in holding
Bolton Point for any reason, then maybe we can develop a second alternate
water source with their help. At least service this greater Ithaca area.
for sometime to come. If they want to go to Bolton Point then let us
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work with them on the Bolton Point project. Mayor Conley remarked that we
have to renew that offer to them now that their public hearings are over
and they are independent and each unit of government is making their own
decisions. Mayor Conley said that he might use water, he is asking the
Council to reeffect the greater Ithaca plan, if they are interested in
following some pre -arranged plan then that's what Ithaca is interested in
doing and that also we are demonstrating that we are not trying to use our
services to block any intergovernmental cooperation, we still can cooperate
and there are many areas for cooperation even if we do change our contract
with the Town of Lansing. The Council will probablF have to be involved
in those type of policy decisions but he wouldlike to have the feelings
that the Board is with us and that maybe the Board can work at the pro-
fessional level with their people and see what can be done to better serve
the whole greater Ithaca area.
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Mayor Conley said that he wanted to inform the Board and he thinks that a
decision like this would be a policy decision that would rest with Council.
He would ask the Board to renegotiate a new contract with Lansing. He
further stated that he doesn't want to stop any industrial development
and even the housing development. He is not talking about canceling con-
tracts with other municipalities. He feels that as these contracts come
up we ought to include some conversation about the greater Ithaca area and
to not send our services out to areas that aren't following some pre-
arranged plan of what they are going to use it for.
A discussion took place on the floor with several Commissioners participating.
TOWN OF LANSING WATER AGREEMENT TERMINATION: By Comm. Shaw: seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Ithaca at its regular meeting on December 4,
1974, did resolve as follows:
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1. The City of Ithaca hereby elects to terminate said agreement effective January 1,
1976,'which.effective date is more than one year from the date of notification as
set forth below.
2. The Board of Public Works be and hereby is directed at its next regularly scheduled
meeting to be held on December 11, 1974, to direct the Clerk of the Board of Public
Works, in his capacity as. the Clerk of the Board of Public Works and as the Clerk of
the City of Ithaca, to immediately notify the Town of Lansing, in writing, by
registered mail,. return receipt requested, that the City of Ithaca has elected to
terminate said agreement, effective January 1, 1976, and that pursuant to said
agreement, one year's written notice is thereby given.
3. That during the calendar year 1975, the Mayor in conjunction with the Board of Public
Works or a committee thereof, and the Intergovernmental Committee of Common Council
negotiate with the new Village of Lansing or any other. appropriate government, with
the goal of entering into a new water agreement upon suchterms as may be acceptable
to all parties involved.
4. That said new water agreement be subject to the review and approval of Common Council
before execution thereof.
NOW .THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED; . That this, -Board of Public•.Works, in.compliance with
the directive of the Common Council,. does hereby,direct the Clerk to notify the Town of
Lansing that the City of Ithaca elects to terminate its agreement for providing water
to Lansing:Water. District No. 1. effective on January 1, 1976.
Comm, Baldini commented that in paragraph 3 it says Village of Lansing and in the
resolution it says Town of Lansing and asked that this be clarified. .
Attorney Shapiro remarked that it appears that the new Village of Lansing will come into
being Janu'ery.1,:1975.. Attorney Shapiro said pursuant to law they would take over the
special benefit districts.-including water on January 1, 1976. The Attorney•said as we
terminate the present contract with the Town of Lansing there is a provision requiring'
one year's written notice; and as we do that now it will terminate January 1, 1976 and
then from then on the Village of Lansing will be-responsible for that entire water
district and we should be negotiating with them the further contracts. Attorney Shapiro
said the reason it stuck.,in another appropriate government is jest in case the Village
for. any reason does not come into being on January 1, 1975.
Comm. Ewnaicki remarked that he would like to comment on this move. Comm. Ewanicki.
said he approaches it with mixed emotions. Comm.. Ewanicki said about four years ago
the Board maintained a moritorium on water,for fear that we would be hard put.•in the
event that the water table dropped, but this moritorium was lifted by. a directive from
the Council. Comm. Ewanicki said the Board had no alternative but to grant,the lifting
of the moratorium. Comm. Ewanicki said today we are in the sante kind of position as a.
Board to carry out the directives of the Council. Comm. Ewanicki said he was a little
confused about the musical chairs that Council and the Board have been playing. Conte.
Ewanicki said he personally would vote yes because there is no other alternative.
Comm. Clynes commented perhaps there is another alternative.. He said perhaps it
should•go right back to Council. Comm. Clynes said we entered into-this contract in
good faith specifically to bring,property onthe county tax rolls and employment
to the County; that is the Borg-Warner construction in the Town of Lansing. Comm.
Clynes felt that the Board should maintain their..good faith and continue this contract.
Comm. Clynes said he would also like to point out that Webster states that one of the.
definitions of the word policy is management or procedure based primarily on material
interest: Comm. Clynes said, he thinks it is.material interest that. is dictating this
action; nothing:to•do with the resurrected planning study that some members.of city
government are hanging their•. hat on. Comm. Clynes said he intends to vote no.'
Comm. Ewanicki remarked that this brings up another point when, you mention.contract.
Comm. Ewanicki said.he wonders what kind of credibility this city can.hang its hat •
on in negotiating subsequent contract if we proceed In;this direction.
Comm. Clynes commented "not much".
Comm. ;Stein said he is going to vote in favor of this, not just because we were directed
to do so but because he believes this is what we should be doing. Comm. Stein said he
wasn't sure what Comm. Clynes means by material interest. Comm. Stein said if it's a
material interest of the taxpayers of Ithaca who have invested a substantial amount of
money in a whole lot things which are now imperiled thenitis material interest. Comm.
Stein says he sees nothing wrong with protecting the material interests. Comm. Stein
said he doesn't think our credibility is at stake. Comm. Stein said he sat at a
meeting here and he reads the newspapers in relationship to this question of inter-
municipal cooperation which he feels very:. stronglyabout. Comm. Stein said he thinks
that this group Sof communities, in this county have got to start working together. Comm.
Stein said our definition of intermunicipal cooperation he thinks is quite different from
the definition he hears from the Town of Lansing. Comm. Stein said he sees no form of
cooperation ooming from the public officials of the Town .of Lansing; -it's take what
you can get and that is tough on you the City of Ithaca. Comm. Stein said he doesn't
think that is intermunicipal cooperation., Comm."Stein commented it is his hope that
actions of this kind would highlight the kind of problems that we have in this community
and perhaps bring around intermunicipal cooperation a lot faster than otherwise.
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Comm.Baldini .commented that he was going to vote for this resolution because he doesn't
read into the actions of the Common Council and the Board what credibility and all this;
the terms are -pretty specific. Comm. Baldini said it does state that either body can
in writing notify the other of the termination of contract with one year's -written notice.
Comm. Baldini felt that since the Council directed them to do this and since they are
the elected representatives of the citizens of the City we have to do what they say.
Comm. Baldini said when we renegotiate this contract he will be very much surprised if
it doesn't read practically the very same thing that we have terminated. Comm. Baldini
felt that it just gives them a chance to sit down and talk with other municipal bodies
and look, this_is_whar we have_done_atl +heseyears and we are still going to do it.
Comm. Baldini felt that we •should 'try it.t; Comm Bald'fini remarked' that he'-'doesn'-t know
if it is going to ;work` or not but he- felt'that they, have rto':do,'what' the' Council directs:
Comm. Ewanicki remarked that 'i't 'Was- not unlike what' =they were' attempting :to 'do :like.
four or five years ago trying to create a single system. Comm. Ewanicki said perhaps
they should look at the' hospital' 'an'd perhaps scratch':tha.t -project 'and have each little
community have its own hospital:•
Comm. Baldini' commented that he thought- the Board was. reading' More into thisittian there'
really is . Comm. Baidiiii felt that -this''isn't 'the° big 'bug -a -boo that some people have
tryed to make ant -that it is. ' Comm. ',Baldini remarked 'that' he Wasn't 't afraid to get into
this renegotiation. ;,
Comm. Schickel commented that he was called -b'y'a'couple of-' people who wanted 'to express
the 'idea that' they think that -terminating the water contract has 'something •to 'do with
eliminating
eliminating competion. Comm. Schickel'said `he `doesn't 'agree with• it. He felt that
it doesn't' have anything to do with •competi:on. Comm'. ' Schickel remarked 'that the building
that is talked about being built changes the whole ballgame it is not another shopping
center the size of Wes ton's Of Jamesway-; it is ' the siZe•'of Weston 9 s• -and Jamesway and- -
Mammoth Mart and half of downtown'- all combined in one' •building l and it .makes it: `a
completely different picture than what we presentl'have:' Comm'Schickel said personally
' he is proud to be, part of the' community 'where' the=Mayor =and -City. Council are. willing to
fight a little bit for the things `that' :they have built. Comm. Schickel said ,he was':
going to vote in favor• of it. " • •
Comm. Shaw commented that 'he was''going°to vdte`-'in'favor -cif 'it because as :lid understands
it to date he'has no'alternative other than' to vote'in'favor or resign'fr-om the Board.
Comm. Shaw, remarked that, he wants, to stay on the Board. Comm..Shaw said he was not
happy about the way this action has surfaced -.and: hoped ' that 'this' Board'`can continue .to
have an impact' on what the' ultimate outcome is. Coming -Shaw'-felt that 'the action that
the Council with the Mayor's leadersh'i'p" has been la' rather small"`potatoes 'approach to
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the bigger •probleins; but maybe a-'piece`'medi 'approach 'is•' the. only 'approach as •ha's' been
expressed by 'others a little like the dog nipping a`t 'the -thief 'after t•he :`chicken has
been stolen.
Comm. Ewanicki commented he wonders now that:this situation has arisenwhether this
Board has been 'amiss and -not being.a li=ttle `more''agressive •in water' policy. Comm.
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Ewanicki remarked that fie wonders perhaps' if 'we would' not'have' b'een•'just 'fled• in offering
the Village of Cayuga Heights for one the same rate and same advantages that the city
consumer enjoys. ' Comm. Ewanicki said -'they have been'on-the water system- since' -early.,
1930's, they have more than paid for 'rheir;:Share; -when! yourdrive from here to Cayuga
Heights you Mire to look- for the- signs when -you are- entering -or leaving: ' Comm.
Ewanicki said as far as expansion is concerned we don't have to fret about over extending
water to that particular village and he wonders perhaps We 'Might have been a' little
more agressive in this matter and taken a little more leadership. Comm. Ewanicki said
he.feels .guilty about that. . • .
A roll call'vote was takenwhichresulted as'follows:
AYES: Stein, Shaw, Schickel, Baldini, Ewanicki
NAYS: Clynes • :_-
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Carried
Bills expunged 1
Tour of Water & Sewer facility planned 2
Orson Ledger - request for landlords to do own plumbing, City Attorney Report 3
Coddington Rte) water extension 4
Meter readers request increase in mileage allowance 5
Pyramid Shopping Plaza - water arrangement 6
Propane gas-fired heating equipment in Sewage Tret.P1. approved 7
Water & sewer rates 8
Sewer line (Beraducci property) Complaint of tree roots blocking line 9
Fluoridation 10
Complaint in re penalty charge (Stephen Simpson) (M/M Fireside) 11
So. Cayuga Lake Intermunicipal Water Comm. inquiry - Sheldon Rd. standpipe 12
Lansing water supply - city not resp. for water shortage -13
W$S Div. directed to prepare list and valuation of water meters - Bolton Pt. 8
Easement across Six Mile Crk requested by So. Cay. Lake Interm. Water Comm. 14
Water connection denied (oaBoynton - no sewer connection. Schwan complains 16
Water & sewer policy reaffirme4i. Problem arises over request for water tap. 16
Letter from Intermunicipal Water Commission., Comm. apptd. to meet, discuss 17
Schwan requests permit for constr. of water main at Giles St. policy 18
Dept. of Environmental Conservation approves sewage treatment plant grant 19
Challenge Industries - city to continue to supply water & sewer (recycling) See pg 1 Hwys
Wgter bill penalty payment system to be reviewed 1
Cathodic Protection; Report on permit to discharge pollutants 20,k
Mayor expresses concern re Lansing area shopping center. Water contract to
be renegotiated 21
Town of Lansing Water Agreement termination 21, 21a
VICE-CHAIRMAN::.`:`iHayor Conley suggested ;that it would be in order to, appoint: a:•i;
"Vice -Chairman" for the year 1974.
Comm. Ewanicki nominated Comm. Golder and his nomination was seconded. by_::;CQinm.' Clyns.
By Comm. Ewanicki: ,Seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the nominations for "Vice -Chairman" be closed.
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Comm. Golder received a unanimous vote by the Board.
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Mayor Conley announced the appointment of , following, commi'ttees!:.n1
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BOARD .OF PUBLIC WORKS + ... •'
•- MAYOR''S' STANDING ,COANiTTEE`'-APP.OINTNEN!TS -FOR'r.1974' c',•.:: ;J:
;5' Chairman
Commissioner Etaanicki'
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Viee ' .Chairrii 1n rthur :J:. `,Golder ('Recommendation). 1
Vice. Ct ai±thanMember
Water and Sanitary', Sewet;.
_:':"',COMMissionet;:.Golder.'"•-Commiss'ioner. Clynes.
.. .."TEES �!' _ :�;.-.lay, � '!.•y.£:'!;1'4>... ._ �,':1 ....
.Highways, , St•feet :Ligh'titg; and �tefuse. .�, , ...,, .
commissioner .,Golder,. ::Commissioner. ;ditties ~Commissioner' Stein'
Bridges, Creeks :and StormDrainage - E
:;Commissioner
Commissidner
Balditii+ :• • : .. ..... :Commis'siotie . Stein -''oo Commissioner.1,Parkes>
Public Buildings 3 Pnblie {;Grounds and :Parks •' :.I :' rs ;; ;
... :: -(Y;ff ._ .e" .;:i? _._. % it .
Ciynea Commissioner ;'P ekes : (` 1 .a: 4 =' Commissionet. older
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Finance, Accounts, and Capital Improvements
. Commissioner; Parkes':'' - .,'`"'Commissioner Ba'. dirii' _Commissioner _ 0anicki:
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i .. Parking,.fT'raf.fic'2and 'Z•.eartsit • -. _.. ra i
,: +. `°Commi'ssione'r. _'Ewanicki • " =f;Commissioner Baldini us,
Commissioner Stein:' ,
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - LIAISON: Alderman Jones commented
that the Board of Public Works standing committee of Council has been merged with
the Planning and Development Committee of Council; and that Alderman Boronkay and
Alderman Gutenberger will serve as liaison members between Planning and Development
and the Board of Public Works. i/ y 1
The Mayor reported that he has appointed Gerald Schickel to the Board of Public
Works, and will ask Council to make confirmation of this appointment; with this
confirmation he will be present at 'the next meeting,.1)\ a.� , - . ' '
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS - COMM. SCHICKEL
Mayor Conley also reported that Comm. Schickel will assume the same committee
assignments that Mr.. Parkes. had, Chairman of Finance Committee, Vice -Chairman
of Public Buildings, Public ,Grounds, and Parks, and a member of The Bridges,
Creeks and. Storm Drainage Committee. �
APPOINTMENTS:
mayor Conley appointed Comm. Clynes as Chairman of the H ighway,
Street Lighting and Refuse Committee for the remainder of the year. 7
OATH OF OFFICE - MILTON R. SHAW
Milton R. Shaw took the Oath offooffice �and was sworn in as Commissioner of
the Board of Public Works.
VICE-CHAIRMiAN OF THE BOARD
Mayor Conley reported that Mr. Arthur Golder has resigned from the Board
of Public Works as Vice -Chairman of the Board. Mayor Conley commented that
the senior member of the Board is usually the Vice -Chairman and John
Ewanicki is the senior member.
By Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That John Ewanicki, being senior member othe Board of Public
Works, be declared Vice -Chairman of the Board.
Carried
APPOINTMENTS
TS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: Mayor Conley requested
the Board to appoint two of its members to the Capital Improvements Review
Committee.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm Baldini
to the Capital
RESOLVED, That Comm. Shaw and Comm. Schickel be appointed
Improvements Review Committee.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, That the nominations be closed.
Carried
Carried
MEETING DATE CHANGED: Sup't. Dingman` recommended that the Board schedule their
next
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meeting, the final meeting
of 1974, for Thursday, December 26, at 4 p. these
iS items
said he will make every effort to make this meeting short and handle only
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December 26, 1974.
which should be handled by the end of the yea 4n
By. Comm. Baldini: seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board hold their final meeting of 1974 on Thursday,
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