HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978 Public Buildings Public Grounds• Requisition #1 - Collins F Walton
By. Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Requisition #1 from Collins F Walton for plumbing and heating
services in connection with the Family Medical Center, be approved in the
amount of $13,817.70. , Z_S 77,f/
Carried Un nimously.
Family Medicine Center - Heating and Ventilating Services
By Comm. Schickel:, Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That requisition #2 from Collins & Walton for heating and
ventilating services in connection with the construction of he/Family
Medicine Center be approved in the amount of $7,145.10. 3/ 71
Carried Unanimously
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Bill - Collins and Walton, Plumbing & Heating Contractors
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That a bill from Collins and Walton, Plumbing and Heating
Contractors, for work in connection with the construction of the Family
Medicine Center be approved in the amount of $3,787.20.
C//0/7( Carried Unanimously
colli -ns F Walton Bill
By COmTi1.Schickel: -_---~^
T �( That Collinseconded' by Comm. Allan
ALESOLV i�D, Tl1at a bill from [ Wa.iton.
with the Family Medicine Center be approved
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for 'Ring work in connection
in the amount of $2,750.00.
Carried Unanimously
Requisition #2 - McGuire Ni Bennett
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Whispell
RESOLVED, That Requisition #2 from McGuire & Bennett for construction
services in connection with the Family Medical Center, be approved in the
amount of $20,365. Y1 2a/?
Carried Una fiimously
Construction Services Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That Requisition #3 from McGuire & Bennett for construction services
in connection with the Family Medicine Center, be approved in the / ,amnt of
$16,303. /
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Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Center - Construction Services
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm, Allan
RESOLVED, That requisition #4 from McGuire &•Bennett for construction
services in connection with the construction of the Fami y Medicine
Center be approved in the amount of $15,602. 3/'7 '
Carried nanimously
Requisitions - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the following requisitions in connection with the construc-
tion of the Family Medicine Center be approved:
41" 1. McGuire & Bennett, Requisition #5 - $29,789 /ck- t(, (I7�
2. Norton Electric, Requisition #3 - $5,970 _,,� '#
Carried
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3. O'Brien $ Taube, Architects - $ 300 _ u g -
Carried Unanimously
Requisition No. 6 "" McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. -Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition No. 6 from McGuire and Bennett for work per-
formed. in connection with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the
amount of $18,273.=��y//7S'
Carried Unanimously
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Requisition #5 - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That requisition #5 from McGuire and Bennett for con-
struction services in connection with the Family Medicine Center,
be approved in the amount of $11,065. 6.077r
�� Carried Unanimously
Requisition #8 - McGuire F Bennett
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That final payment requisition #8 from McGuire F Bennett for
construction services in connection with the Family Medicine Center, be
approved in the -amount of $1,074.
Discussion followed or the floor. //)7/7t.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Family Medicine Center - Change Order #1
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Change Order #1 in the contract of McGuire $ Bennett for
the construction of the Family Medicine Center which provides for the exca-
vation of a new storm drainage line and the excavation of water ved.3and ,
sanitary sewer lines at an additional cost of
$455 Carried
e sanitaryUnanimously/
Family Medicine Center - Change Order #2
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Change Order #2 in the contract. of McGuire & Bennett for
the construction of the Family Medicine Center which provides for the
installation of vinyl asbestos tile in place of carpet, be approved at
net deduction of $577. g/.7. /7/
Carried Ua imously
Change Order #3 - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That change order #3 in the contract of McGuire and
Bennett for the construction of the Family Medicine Center which
provides for changes in the curbing, be approved in the amount
of deduct $122.
6i i(' Carried Unanimously
Change Order #4 - McGuire and Bennett
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That change order #4 in the contract of McGuire and
Bennett for construction of the Family Medicine Center which
provides for additional cabinet work, a chain-link fence to
protect the heat pump units, and a new shingle ridge cap, be
approved in the additional amount of $1,049.
Carried Unanimously
. Change Order #C5
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
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RESOLVED, That change order #C5 of the contract with McGuire F Bennett
for the construction of the Family Medicine Center which provides for
additional fill in the west parking area, be approved in the amount of
$210, making a total contract sum of $132,886.
Carried Unanimously
Invoice #8 - O'Brien & Taube
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That invoice #8 of O'Brien & Taube for architectural services in
"' connection with the supervision of construction of the' Family M die 1 Center,
be approved in the amount of $600. ; 2J/7 '
Carried. Unan- mously
Construction Administration - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw �
RESOLVED, That a bill from O'Brien $ Taube for construction admi istration in
connection with the Family Medicine Center, be approved in the amount of $300.
.�_ Carried Unanimously
Bi17.--O'Brien and Taube
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland ?oil
RESOLVED, That a bill of O'Brien and Taube for architectural services in
connection with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of
$851.85.
Carried Unanimously
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Electrical Work - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition #1 from Norton Electric Company for services in
connection with the Family Medicine Center, be approved in the am u Q/f
$9,990. d'
Carried Unani ously,
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Family Medicine Center - Elect,cafi:-SePCe
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan'
RESOLVED, That requisition #2 from Norton Electric Company for electrical
services in connection with the construction of the Fa 4_1 Medicine Center
be approved in the amount of $5.130. 3�� 7
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Norton Electric Co.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That a bill from Norton Electric Company for electrical work
in connection with the construction of the Family Medicine Center be
approved in the amount of $5,401.70.
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Final Rill - Norton Electric Company
__y Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm, Shaw 57///�>
RESOLVED, That the final bill from Norton Elects Company in connection
with the Family Medicine Center be approved in the amount of $1,394.30.
Carried Unanimously
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Plumbing Services - Family Medicine Center
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Requisition #1 from Donahue -Halverson for plumbing services in
connection with the Family Medicine Center, be approved in the amo nt of
$7,659. 77
Carried Unanim usly
Requisition #2 - Donahue -Halverson q26/7/
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki.
RESOLVED, That Requisition #2 from Donahue -Halverson for payment for
plumbing services in connection with the construction of the Family. Medicine
Center be approved in the amount of $5,284.56.
Carried Unanimously-
Donahue
nanimously
Donahue Halvorsen - Final Bill
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
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RESOLVED, That the final bill from Donahue Halvorsen for work in
connection with the Family Medicine Center be approve 1_ the amount of
$3,482.17. 2/i' fr
Carried Unanimously
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Family Medicine Center - Change Order P1
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Change Order P1 in the contract of Donahue-Halversen for
plumbing services in connection with the construction of the Family
Medicine Center which provides for additional storm, sanitary and water
service work, be approved in the additional amount of $931.73.3/r,21 '
Carried Unanimously
Invoice - Benche, Inc. 5./13/7rBy Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Benche, Inc. for furniture at the Family
Medicine Center, be approved in the amount of $4,020.97.
Carried Unanimously
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Design Services - Peripheral Streets Project
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a bill of Egner Associates for design services in connection
with the peripheral streets project, be approved in the amount of $21,242.69.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Anton J. Egner Associates/ate/7�
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
' RESOLVED, That a bill from Anton J. Egner Associates for engineering
services, in connection with the reconstruction of the peripheral
streets, Phase I, be approved in the amount ofC$13,295.69.ously
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Architectural Services - Hangar Theater Restrooms
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That a proposal from Robert Mueller for architectural services in
connection with the Hangar Theater restrooms, be approved in the amount of
$1,800. 2--fr 2%
Carried Unanim usly
Robert Mueller, Architect - Invoice bid documents
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That an invoice from Robert Mueller, Architect, for preparation
of bid documents in connection with the restroom addition at the Hangar
Theater, be approved in the amount of $1,350.
Carried Unanimously
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7 --Letter from Mrs. Betsy Darlington 4
Alderman John Gutenberger read the following letter to the Board which' was
addressed to him:
Dear Gutie:
The city hires someone who goes around in the non -snow months looking for
deviations in sidewalks and making the homeowners put in new ones if he
feels they are needed.
'Why is it, then, that in order to get large areas of the city sidewalks
shovelled, one must provide the city with the exact addresses of offenders?
This leads to unequal enforcement of the law, it seems to me, since only
certain homeowners or landlords "get caught." It seems to me that it should
be possible to'call the city with a complaint about an entire area or at
least an entire street and have the'city do something about the problem. I
recently called the city about Dryden Road, Harvard Place, Bryant Ave.,
:Delaware Ave., and Elmwood Ave. I was told the city could do nothing unless
I provided them with my name and the exact street numbers of all offenders.
'It didn't seem fair to single out just a few people and it was impractical
to go around getting all the numbers, so the problem goes unsolved.
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'There is an 87 year old lady up the street who tried to walk to the IGA a
'few days ago. She actually made it, but walking back, had to ask a stranger
for a ride. There is hardly a shovelled walk between her house and College -
town. Many of the walks haven't been shovelled all winter (and never are
any other winter, either) and are really treacherous, even to a young person.
Al If the city is so concerned about safety of the sidewalks during the summer
that they can send someone looking around for very minor sidewalk cracks,
why can't they do something to make the sidewalks safe in winter, which takes
up at least half as many months?
I don't know if there is anything you can do to get the code changed, but
perhaps this letter could be passed on to the appropriate committee.
:Thanks a lot!
Sincerely,
1'l t sy Pa ri i n ton N1rs .
P.S. Another problem is that the present system only works if people are
willing to "tell on" their neighbors. Most people aren't --especially since
'it isn't confidential."
'Alderman Gutenberger asked for a reclarification of the policy of the city
'regarding the cleaning of the sidewalks.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Supt. Dingman commented that the law is clear on it. The sidewalk within
th'e public right-of-way is the owner's responsibility and the owner must,
among other things, keep it clear of ice and snow. If he fails to do it
within a reasonable length of time, determined by the Superintendent, then
the Superintendent causes it to be cleaned by city forces, the cost of the
:cleaning plus 50 percent overhead, to be billed to the owner. Fromathede-
hom-eowner's point of view this -is not a very economical way to get
walk cleaned. When -a complaint is registered, the complainant is required
to give his name and address. The calls should be made to City Hall,
directed to the Construction and Maintenance Division who have forms to
L..register the complaints on. Complaints may also be made through Board
.members or Aldermen.
Request or Expungement o Bi or Snow Remova
James Dennis addressed the Board on behalf of E. R. and Mildred
Johnson, 510 Mitchell Street, requesting expungement of a $247.25
bill for services rendered by City of Ithaca for clearing sidewalk
of snow and ice. Dennis said that beextenuating circum-
stances, and hardship, which Dennis explained in detail, the
request should be acted upon favorably.
Discussion followed on the floor. qql?r
Resolution
By Couaii. Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the request for expungement of the City's bill
to E. R. & Mildred H. Johnson, 510 Mitchell Street,'Ithaca, New
York, dated March 6, 1978, for clearing sidewalk at that address
of snow and ice, in the total sum of $247.25, be granted.
Carried Unanimously
Letter from the Southside Community Center
City Clerk Rundle read the following letter to the Board:
411 "Honorable' Mayor Conley
Whereas, the Board of Directors of the Southside Communityard Centheteryhasocalled
to the attention of the Superintendent of Public Works
City of Ithaca certain construction items which were deficient in quality
in the renovation of the Center,
Whereas, monies remain in the contingency account for the project,
Resolved, the Board of Directors of the Southside Community Center respect-
fully request prompt action on the part of the City to correct these
deficiencies using the contingency fund and such other necessary funds.
Passed by vote of the Board of Directors at a regular meeting on February
14, 1978.
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Clarence Reed,
President of the Board of Directors
Nantambu Camara Bomani,
Executive Director
Southside Community Center
305 South Plain Street
Ithaca, New York 14850
cc: To Common Council"
Discussion followed on the floor. After determining that -there are no
available funds at present, Mayor Conley commented that he wished to take
the letter to the Common Council for their consideration.
Southside Center
Planning and Development Director Van Cort addressed the Board, on behalf
of the Urban Renewal Agency, informing them that recently there have been
requests for additional work to be done in the Southside Center which is
city -owned property. The Agency has done preliminary study through an
architect hired .by them -who has outlined a series of tasks which have to
be accomplished in the building which range from emergency to things which
are more or less optional. At their last meeting the Urban Renewal Agency
took action on this, directing that certain of these tysks be accomplished
immediately on a work order. basis. Because the property is city -owned,
the Agency would like the assistance of the Department of Public Works in
implementing improvements for the Southside Center --review by the Engi-
neering Division of the construction documents and their preparation, as
well as inspection of the project after it is completed, and any other
role they feel would be appropriate in doing this work. Community Develop-
ment money will be used for the work. •q//,*Y
Discussion followed on the floor. Mr. Van Cort provided the following
list of work needing to be done: doors and hardware, heating system,
kitchen, electrical system, gym balcony rail, gym floor, gym walls,
entrance to building (deferred to neighborhood improvements line),
exterior paint job, general storage in building, additional storage for
gym, rloor tiles, suspended ceiling, walls and miscellaneous items.
Supt. Dingman commented that this is an unusual and awkward way of doing
business. The property is leased to another corporation with requirements
that the city do major maintenance and the Southside Center, Inc. is to do
minor maintenance. The department prepared a list of things it felt needed
to be done, submitted the list to the Common Council who took no action on
it. The department has responsibility with respect to the building, yet
the first knowledge it has that somethinggoing to be done is when an
'agency of the city comes to it, saying determination has been made that
certain things need to be done and the Department of Public Works is
expected to take responsibility to see that these things get done. Supt.
Dingman feels that if the Department has the responsibility for the
maintenance of this building, then they should -be involved in determining
what is going to be done with it and what the relationship with the client
is regarding this building.
After further discussion the following resolution was presented:
Resolution 1/317i
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Board accepts what has been presentedand refers it
to the Building and Grounds Committee, hopefully for cooperative action
at the next meeting of the Board.
Report on Boehlecke Report
Carried Unanimously
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Comm. Schickel reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet
with representatives of the Southside Center to discuss the Boehlecke report.
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Repairs tothe Southside Center
Comm. Schickel reported that Buildings and Grounds Committee has met with
'architect Boehlecke and with planner Williams relative to the repairs to
0 the Southside Center. There is approximately $42,000 in Community Develop-
- ment Grant funds available for use on this project. The project has a
recommended budget total ranging from $48,600 to $71,700. It was determined
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that the Common Council has approved the project (Renovation of Southside
Center) and does not need to approve the details. The details of the
project have been prepared by architect Boehlecke and have been reviewed
and approved by the Community Development Committee who have agreed that
the $42,000 can be spent for this purpose. The highest priority of work
to be accomplished is the repair of doors and hardware, both interior and
exterior, and repairs to the heating system.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to employ the services of
architect Robert Boehlecke to prepare details and working drawings for
the repairs shown in his "Southside Community Center Report on Building
investigation."
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the department be authorized to proceed with
repairs to the doors and hardware and to the heating system and with other
repairs and alterations recommended in the report to the extent that funds
are available.
Carried Unanimously
Iy Reno`vatlon prayect: or 0outhside Lenter
Comm. Schickel reported that acting on the direction of the Board of
Public Works, the department has started work on the renovation project
for the Southside Center. To date., the work on the boiler and heating
system has been completed. The contract for architectural services has
been entered into with Robert Boehlecke. Mr. Boehlecke is now working
on the details and specifications for improvements to the interior and
exterior doors. /0 ////76/
Letter from June Rodgers
Alderman.Bordoni called attention to a letter received from Mrs. June
Rodgers regarding electrical problems in the Southside House. Mrs. Rodgers
pointed out, in her letter, that without proper electrical service they
will not. be able to receive federal funds to carry on one of their day-
care programs. Mr. Bordoni was informed that the department is working
on the problem. % p
Bill of Donahue $ Halverson
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki IIII7S
RESOLVED, That the invoice from Donahue F1 Halverson for repairing the
boiler at Southside Community Center, in the amount of $719.24, be
approved and referred to the Urban Renewal Agency to be paid by Community
Development funds.
Carried Unanimously
Request for Payment --Robert Boehlecki
By Couuu. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, that a bill from Robert Boehlecki for professional services
in connection with the rehabilitation of the Southside Community
Center through November 29, 1978, be approved in the amount of
$740.00.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
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Renovation of 213 S. Plain Street - Construction Services
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That requisition #1 of McCarthy Builders for construction
0 services in connection with the renovation of 213 South Plan Street be
approved in the amount of $7,380. 3(f/77
Carried Un nimously
Renovation of South Plain Street - Change Order 1
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Change Order 1 from McCarthy Builders for the renovation
of 213 South Plain Street which provides for a new furnace, fire stops and
smoke detectors for a total additional cost of $1,345., be approved.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Bill - Renovation at 213 South Plain Street
By Comm. Whispell: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That Req. #2 from McCarthy Builders for renovation at 213 South
Plain Street in the amount of $5,738 be approved.
Carried Unanimously
Requisition #4 - McCarthy Builders
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That Requisition #4 from McCarthy Builders for construction
services in connection with the renovation of 213 S. Plain Street, be
approved in the amount of $4,383.
Requisition No. 4 - McCarthy_Builders
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That requisition No. 4 from McCarthy
in connection with the renovation of 213 South
in the amount of $5,139.
Carried Unanimously
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Builders for work performed
Plain Street be approved
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Carried Unanimously
213 South Plain Street
City Engineer Cox reported that he sees no reason why the project should
not be completed on schedule in June and thereforeycan proceed with
arrangements to dispose of the property. the city .57/6 !7ty
Final Bill - McCarthy Buil.ers !,
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw 'i��Gl7g
RESOLVED, That the final bill from McCarthy Builders for the renovation
of 213 South Plain Street be approved in the amount of $4,641.00.
Carried Unanimously
213 South Plain Street
Comm. Schickel reported that on October 5, 1977 the Common Council
directed the Board of Public Works and 'staff to implement the rehabili-
tation of 213 S. Plain Street in accordance with plans prepared by
Robert Boehlecke, to be approved by the Urban Renewal Agency described in
the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency's resolution at its September 19, 1977
meeting.
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Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
WHEREAS, the renovation of 213 South Plain Street has been completed under
the direction of the Board of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, said property is now ready to be sold and constitutes, in the
opinion of the Board of Public Works, real property for which the City has
no use other than that for which it was intended. i.e., residential use;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That it is hereby recommended to the Common
Council that said property be declared surplus and that it be sold
pursuant to law.
Carried Unanimously
Windows at GIAC Bill
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan 3/V7/
RESOLVED, That a bill of Robert Boehlecke for hitectural services in
111, connection with the windows at GIAC be approved in the amount of $172,54.
Carried Unanimously
GIAC - Installation of Windows
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That Change Order 2 in the contract of J. Hawk, Inc. for the
installation of windows at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center which
provides for additional outside trim and replacement of three broken
windows, be approved in the amount of $600. 3`x/7
Carried nanimously
GIAC - Re lacement of Windows Comm. Allan
By Comm. Schickel: Secon ed by
RESOLVED, That requisition #2 (final) of J. Hawk, Inc, for window replace-
ment at the Greater Ithaca Activities Center be approved i}1� he amount
of $11,806.70. Carried Unaanimously
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Repairs to the GIAC building /7/7t .
Comm. Schickel reported that the committee discussed repairs to the GIAC
building which has a budget of $109,000, not including furnishings. No
monies are presently available for this project which has been budgeted in 0
the 'Small Cities Grant.' Approval of the grant is expected in January.
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Family Medicine Center
City Engineer Cox reported that due to price adjustments and substitution
by the manufacturer in the furniture for the Family Medicine Center, in
the interest of time he had placed an additional purchase order to Benche,
Inc. in the amount of $318.77 and asked approval of the Board -for same.
Resolution co -dr. 't
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, the additional Purchase Order to Benche, Inc. for the Family
Medicine Center furniture in the amount of $318.77 is approved.
Carried Unanimously
Sidewalk Assessments
Comm. Schickel reported that sidewalks at various locations in the city
0 were repaired by the city during 1977 in accordance with an action of the
Board of Public Works taken on July 27, 1977.'';
Resolution
RESOLVED, That the sidewalk assessments shown on the attached schedule be
approved and levied against the respective property owners in accordance
with Section 5-30 of the City Charter as codified, and that a public hearing
on said levy be held at the regular meeting of this Board on April 12, 1978.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk be directed to notify the
owners of property assessed of the tie and place of the hearing.
^'\ Carried Unanimously
Public Hearing - Sidewalk Assessments
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on Assessments for the construction.of
sidewalks be opened.
No one appeared to speak to the hearing.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on Assessments for the construction of
sidewalks be closed.//a/7�
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Carried Unanimously
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Carried Unanimously
Public Hearing - Sidewalk Construction
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments levied
for the construction of sidewalks at various locations in the City of Ithaca
as detailed in an attachment to the Minutes of the meeting of the Board
' on March 22, 1978, and the property owners affected have been afforded an.
opportunity to be heard as provided for by the City Charter; 9,//p-/7
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That assessments levied by this Board on
March 22, 1978, in a total amount of $1,813.85 be, and hereby is finally
approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation.
Carried Unanimously
Repair of Sidewalksowners
Comm. Schickel reported that notices are being sent to property ,
who have failed to repair their sidewalks. The notices direct them to
repair their sidewalks
show
shouldcause
nottbe repairedublic eby1thetCity andheld
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August 23 why the sidewalks
the property owner's expense. 001Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That a public hearing be held on August 23, 1978, at 4:00 p.m.,
in the Common Council Chambers, in connection with the Regular Board of
Public Works meeting, at •;Vhich time owners who have been ordered to
L____ repair their sidewalks shall be given an opportunity to show cause why
the walks should not be repaired by the City at the owners expense.
Carried Unanimously
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Public Hearing on
Sidewalk Assessments
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Comm. Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be opened.
Carried Unanimously
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Mr. Jack June, 502 S. Albany Street, addressed the Board; requesting
that the city be responsible for the cost of repairing his sidewalk
inasmuch as the defective sidewalk was there when he purchased the
property a year ago, the previous owner (who is deceased) having been
put on notice three years prior to Mr. June's receiving notice.
Ms. Jacqueline Dennis, 717 N. Cayuga Street, addressed the Board with
a similar request concerning two pieces of property --118 E. Court Street
and 401-407 N. Albany Street, which she has recently purchased. She
also requested an extension of time in order to have the sidewalk re-
paired by her own contractor.
Mr. Leland Knuppenburg, Ringwood Road, addressed the Board concerning
property at 419 W. Clinton Street and 116 N. Meadow Street, and requested
an extension of time to permit him to have the sidewalks repaired.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Comm. Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be closed.
Carried Unanimously
By Comm. Ban field: Seconded by omm. Allan
WHEREAS, a public hearing as required by the City Charter has been held
on this 23rd day of August, 1978, to afford property owners an
opportunity to show cause why they have not complied with a final notice
to have their sidewalks repaired, and
5/PI7K
WHEREAS, 22 property owners served with final notice have failed to
comply,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to',
cause the repair of said sidewalks as reported to the Board and as shown
on the attached list, and upon completion of such repair, certify the
cost thereof to this Board for levy against the respective properties
as provided by the City Charter.
Carried Unanimously
Comm. Ewanicki recommended that Asst. Engineer Barber reasonably extend
the time on the sidewalk repairs and work with the people to see that
the repairs are made during this year's construction season which ends
September 30 (the only exception being that if constructed after Sept. 30,
the sidewalk must be kept to a 40° temperature for 7 days). Also, he
recommended that Mr. June's request that the city be responsible for the
repairs be denied. 03/7s/
Supt. Dingman and Asst. Engineer Barber explained the city's policy
regarding sidewalk repairs. City Attorney Shapiro interpreted the policy
with respect to the responsibility of the property owner and the city.
Comm. Cleveland asked if the Board might work with the city attorney to
amend the city policy so that new property owners would not be caught
making.,repairs on which previous owners had received warning.
City Attorney Shapiro recommended 'that any warning that.goes out be sent
also to the Chamberlain with direction that the Chamberlain note that on
any tax searches that the Chamberlain's office might
give it
absolute rule.that the attorney'representing a buyer must askls toan see the -
tax search to see if the taxes have been paid, and if the warning letter
with respect to sidewalks were noted on that tax search, it would
immediately put the attorney or buyer on notice that there was such a
warning.
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Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the City Chamberlain be instructed to include with tax
notices any notices the city puts out against any property which would
be included in any tax search.
Carried Unanimously
Approval of Sidewalk Assessments
Comm. Schickel reported that private sidewalks as shown on the attached
list have been repaired by city forces during 1978 in accordance with
an action of the Board of Public Works taken on August 23, 1978.
Resolution ii'6)47�
By Comm. Schickel; Seconded by Comm. Shaw
RESOLVED, That the schedule of sidewalk assessments be approved and
levied against the respective property owners in accordance with Section
5-30 of the City Charter as codified, and that a public hearing on said
levy be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works on
410December 13, 1378.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows;
Public Hearing --Sidewalk Assessment
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
RESOLVED, that the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be opened.
Carried Unanimously
Thomas Jones, who lives at the northeast corner of Buffalo and
Geneva Streets in the City, addressed the Board with reference to
sidewalk repairs that had been made and the charge therefor. Jones
said that Mr. Kidney, a contractor, had repaired his sidewalk the
first time and charged $227.00. The sidewalk did not last. A year
later the City repaired the sidewalk and Mr. Jones received two
different bills for the work done. Also, when Mr. Jones attempted
to pay the bill, Jack Wright, City Chamberlain, said that he could
not accept payment because the paper that Mr. Jones had was not a
bill. 45/7r
Mr. Dingman said that the bill should have been $590./15. That is
the only amount that is involved as far as the City is concerned. Mr.
Jones was requested to find the bills showing the two different
amounts and the matter will be referred to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee.
Resolution
By Cohan. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the matter of two separate billings for sidewalk
repair allegedly sent to Thomas Jones be referred to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee for clarification.
Carried Unanimously
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YMCA --Request for Extension of Sidewalk Repairs
Comm. Banfield reported that the YMCA has requested an extension of time
to repair their,sidewalks. The reason for the request is an impending
sale of the property.
Resolution
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the extension of time for sidewalk repairs, as requested
by the YMCA, be granted on the condition that the YMCA or any new owner
repair or replace the defective sidewalk by August 1, 1979, and on the
further condition that the YMCA disclose to any prospective new owner
the existence of the order to repair the sidewalk.
aarried Unanimously
Resolution to Close Public Hearing
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, that the Public Hearing of December 13, 1978, on sidewalk
assessments, be closed.
01i301 Carried Unanimously
Sidewalk Assessments
Resolution
By Coiiiui. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Banfield
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments
levied for the construction of sidewalks at various locations in the
City of Ithaca as detailed in the attachments to the Minutes of the
Board of Public Works meeting of November 22, 1978, and the property
owners afforded an opportunity to be heard as provided for in the
City Charter, 17/151/Y
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the sidewalk assessments levied
by this Board on November 22, 1978, in the total amount of $6,600.22
be and hereby is finally approved and recommended to the Common
Council for its confirmation, subject to clarifying the one item of •
Mr. Jones' property.
Carried Unanimously
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Thomas Jones complaint re sidewalk assessment /P/a%/%r
Comm. Schickel reported at the regular meeting on December 13 that Mr,
Thomas Jones appeared in connection with the assessment for sidewalk
construction abutting his property at the northeast corner of Buffalo and
Geneva Streets. There was a question of whether the $590.15 assessed
against Mr. Jones was greater than the amount which had been originally
quoted. A review of the department's records shows that Mr. Jones was
notified in August that the repairs would cost $590.15. No other communi-
cation with Mr. Jones has quoted another figure. This has been reported
to Mr. Jones along with information on how and when he could pay his bill.
Request from Ithaca Farmers' Market M(xi-6c
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
110 RESOLVED, That the Board approves renewal of rental of space on the former
Lehigh Railroad grounds from May 20 until November 1, 1978 by the Ithaca
Farmers' Market, on the same terms and conditions as they have previously
rented the space.
Carried Unanimously
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-'Condition of City Golf Course
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That staff be directed to do everything possible within their
budget to get the water off the golf course and make it playable as
•quickly as possible; and to take a look at long-term solutions for problems
that exist down there, and hopefully have recommendation as far as permanent
solution to the problems and future needs.
Carried Unanimously V��/7�
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Newman Golf Course - Condition and Maintenance
Robert Tallman, President of the Twilight Golf League, addressed the
Board, on behalf of the players, regarding the poor condition of the
golf course and its general maintenance. He said, in addition to the
damage from the past winter, the greens and fairways need top dressing,
watering, weeding, possible verti-cutting and replacement of trees.
He said he feels the course needs to be improved. Mr. Tallman commented
that he would be willing to serve on a committee at no charge to the city
and offer his expertise in this area.
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Discussion followed on the floor.
Mayor Conley agreed that the golf course needs attention and said a long-
range maintenance plan should be developed.
Supt. Dingman commented that he would look into the matter with the
parties involved.
Newman Golf Course q'13�7�
Comm. Schickel reported that through the efforts of Commissioner Cleveland
a greater spirit of cooperation has been developed between Golf Profes-
sional Addesso and Parks Supervisor Lynch, with the result that the
appearance and playing qualities of the Newman Golf Course have been
greatly improved. The results of this effort by Mr. Adesso and Mr. Lynch
have resulted in many fine compliments being received by the Superin-
tendent's office. Among these compliments is a letter from the Senior
Citizen's Golf League, copies of which were given to all commissioners.
Comm. Cleveland commented that he did not want to take all the credit for
this greater spirit of cooperation between Mr. Adesso and Mr. Lynch. The
Superintendent has done more than anyone in regard to this and he would
like to see Mr. Dingman receive some of the compliments.
Sidewalk Cafe
Mr. Lou Cataldo, owner of Night Court, 215 N. Aurora Street, appeared
before the Board with a request to open up a sidewalk cafe in front of
215 N. Aurora Street, daily through the spring and summer months, from
0 11:30 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. He said he had spoken to Les Brown (ABC Board)
as well as with Alderman Nichols, City Attorney Shapiro and Supt. -of Public
Works Dingman.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, the request for operation of a sidewalk cafe be referred to the
Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse Committee.
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Sidewalk Cafe
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm, Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the request of Mr. Lou Cataldo for the purpose of a
sidewalk cafe at 215 N. Cayuga Street be denied
Y/4/7;1 Carried Unanimously.
Mayor Conley voted Aye also.
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Family Medicine Center 5f10/71
City Engineer Cox reported the Center was turned over to the hospital
on Friday, May 5th and on Monday of this week they had started to move
IIIin. It is his understanding that the Center will be operating by
Monday, May 15, 1978. He said some type of opening has been scheduled
for the 27th of May. The project is completed except for some site work.
Open House - Family Medicine Center
City Engineer Cox announce-! that Open House has been scheduled _a the
Family Medicine Center on Saturday morning, May 27, 1978, 372-7°
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Ithaca Festival
Supt. Dingman informed the Board that he had been approached by some of
the Festival people in respect to performing some services and he told
them he would not consider this until he had some form of approval from
the Common Council. At its May 3, 1978 meeting, Common Council heard a
memo presented by Mayor Conley regarding permission from the Council and
the Board of Public Works in connection with the Festival on June.2-4,
1978. By resolution the Council resolved it would support the Festival
and the request for services. Supt. Dingman said his policy will be to
give only those services which we can do without putting on overtime help.
If it becomes necessary to get more than that, there will have to be some
sort of a request from them. 7/077
Mayor Conley commented he had hoped the Board would recognize, maybe
understand, that there might be some services which will require over-
time. He said he has asked the Festival group to outline in writing
anything they will require from the Board.
Change Order #1 - McPherson Builders
Comm. Schickel reported that change order #1 in the contract of
McPherson Builders for the construction of restrooms at
dheHangar
Theater was incorrectly reported at the last meeting as
$4,225. It should have been deduct $4,475. 61/776(
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That this correction in change order #1
berried approved.
Change Order #2 --McPherson Builders, Inc.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Shaw *17g
RESOLVED, That Change Order #2 in the contract of McPherson Builders, Inc.
for the construction of the Hangar Theatre restrooms, which provides for
an additional concrete slab in the hallway between the theatre and the
restroom area be approved in the additional amount of $450.00.
Carried Unanimously --
Invoice--McPherson Builders, Inc.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki 70J7f
RESOLVED, That an invoice of McPherson Builders, Inc., dated July 10,
1978 for 45% of the contract amount for the construction of the Hangar
Theatre restrooms addition, less retainage, be approved in the amount
of $13,050.00.
Carried Unanimously
Bill of McPherson Builders, Inc.
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland !/b6, -%7b'
RESOLVED, That a bill of McPherson Builders, Inc. for construction of
the Hangar Theater restroom addition, be approved in the revised amount
of $18,673.00.
Carried Unanimously
Tompkins County Firemen's Association
Comm. Shaw reported that the Tompkins County Firemen's
Association will be hosting the Central New York Firemen's Con-
vention Thursday, Friday and Saturday, July 20, 21 and 22. They
have asked for permission to hold a hose contest on Wood Street
between Albany and Meadow Streets on Saturday; to hold a first aid
exercise and to have refreshment tents on the Titus Flats Park
area on Saturday; and to use the south end of parking lot "D"
for a water ball contest on Thursday.
Resolution
By Comm. Shaw: Seconded By Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the request of the Tompkins County Firemen's
Association to close Wood Street for a hose contest on July 22
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and their further request
to use the Titus Flats ball fields from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. for
first aid exercises and for refreshment tents, all in accordance
with regulations to be promulgated by the Superintendent, be
approved.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the request of the No. 7 Fire Company
to use a portion of the south end of parking lot "D" between
5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 20, for a water ball con-
test, be approved in accordance with regulations to be promulgated
by the Superintendent.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Center for the Arts Proposal
Comm. Banfield reported that Thomas Niederkorn, on behalf of the Center
for the Arts, has requested permission to erect a portion of the per-
forming stage formerly on the Ithaca Center site, on the grounds of the
Hangar Theater. This is to be used as an outdoor performing and sitting
place. The department has reviewed the request and finds that it will
not interfere with the proposed landscaping and drive construction.
Resolution /41
By Comm. Banfield: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the request of the Center for the Arts to erect an
exterior stage and sitting area on the south side of the Hangar Theater
building, be approved. Carried Unanimously
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Bikeways
Supt. Dingman commented that the Board and department had gotten some bad
press on the way the Common Council closed out the Bikeways System and
0 said that the alderman who was quoted in the press probably was ill-informed
on the situation. The Bikeway System plans were supposed to have been
approved by Common Council. To date, to his knowledge, there are no
finished plans for it. What he has received from the Planning Department
is a series of working drawings. Mr. Dingman said although he was prepared
to do some work based on the working drawings, he felt that he probably
could not do it in time to be effective this year. It did not seem to him
that the impact of marking the bike system based on their working drawings
would have any great beneficial effect to the city.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Bikeways
Comm. Cleveland reported that at its regular meeting on November 8
the Common Council requested that a capital project entitled "Bikeways"
be funded in the 1979 City of Ithaca budget. It further requested that
sufficient funds be allocated to adequately sign that portion of the
route from the Commons to Stewart Park, and it further recommended that
the department develop a budget for the Bikeways project in the month
of November 1978.
Resolution
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm, Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to include $3,000 in its
capital program for 1979 to fund the signing of a bikeway between Ithaca
Commons and Stewart Park.
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Carried Unanimously
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Board of Public Works Regulations --Ch. 272 Weeds and Grass Regulated
Alderman Nichols, chairman of the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the
Common Council, informed the Board that she had been requested to look at
the Department of Public Works Regulation Ch. 272.1. She said she had
410, discussed the item with Supt. Dingman and gave.each commissioner a copy of
the regulation. c/P-7/7(
As a result of an investigation conductedby her committee, and input re-
ceived from citizens, the committee feels that the chapter is a little bit
stringent, and is therefore asking the Board to reserve jurisdiction of
the Board of Public Works to keeping rights-of-way clear at all times and
allowing some discretion for leaving wild areas in some of the hilly parts
of the city. The purpose is 'to allow the Housing Code, which authorizes
the Building Commissioner the jurisdiction over grass and weeds on private
lots, to maintain its authority over private lots and the Department and
Board of Public Works authority over public areas, rights-of-way, sidewalks,
etc.
Alderman Nichols suggested that the Board of Public Works amend Chapter
272 by adding the underscored material as shown on the proposed revision
of Sec. 272.1, and omit material as indicated by brackets.
"Chapter 272 --(new material underlined; []
27.2.1 Weeds and grass regulated
A. Duty of owner
material to be omitted)
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The owners of all private property are hereby required to cut, trim
or remove brush, high grass, rubbish and weeds from their premises along
0 all public_rights-of-way and to keep such areas in proximity to the public
right-of-way in a reasonably clean and sanitary condition to prevent the
breeding of insects or vermin and to prevent the spreading of noxious
weeds to adjoining premises as well as to permit pedestrian traffic where -
ever practicable along the public right -o --way. Premises situated at
street intersections or on curved streets shall be kept in such condition
,as to give a clear and unobstructed view of the intersection or curve.
-Cutting of grass every three (3) weeks from May to October 1 of each year
-shall be deemed compliance with this section.
(B. Exception omit
( `i'his, ruleshall not be construed to prevent the ° raising of garden or
(cultivated crops on farm lands or to unreasonably require the cutting of
(grass and brush on undeveloped areas [except within two hundred (200) feet
(of improved properties].
B. Authority of Superintendent of Public Works
The Superintendent of Public Works, in the name of the Board of Public
Works, upon complaint being made to him, or.upon his own motion, shall
address to any owner of property permitting a violation of this Section to
-exist upon his property, a notice in writing, served personally or by mail
to the address appearing on the City tax roll, requiring such person within
a time specified in such notice, but in no event less than five (5) days
from the service or mailing thereof, to comply with this Section and to
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-cause the grass, brush, or rubbish to be cut back or removed along the
public -right-of-way. Upon the failure of such owner to comply with such
notice within the time limited therein, the Superintendent of Public Works
shall cause such premises to be put in such condition as will comply, and
shall charge the cost thereof to the owner of s -aid premises including a
fifty percent (50%) charge for supervision and administration."
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Works be
amended. by incorporating the proposal of Alderman Nichols in place of the
present regulations, and to omit paragraph B Exception and change paragraph
C to B.
Carried Unanimously
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Property at 201 Cobb Street
,Ms. Dorothy Garner, 411 S. Plain Street, petitioned the Board, on behalf
of Dr. Oliver S. Gums, owner of property located at 201 Cobb Street which
she manages, regarding the City clearing the lot at 201 Cobb Street (mowing),
411. and billing Dr. Gums during her absence from the City in June. The Building,
Commissioner's office mailed a certified letter to her which was returned
to his office because it could not be delivered. Ms. Garner said the post
office allows 15 days for delivery of a certified letter to an addressee;
however, upon return of the letter to the Building Commissioner's office,
the City proceeded to have the lot mowed and billed the owner for the $30
charge. She feels the charge was reasonable, but feels it was presumptious
of the City to clear the lot without waiting the allowed period of time
for the letter to be delivered to her.
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Secondly, in November 1977, Dr. Gums had a letter prepared, through his
attorney, to the City concerning sanitary sewer and storm sewer lines
being moved from the center of Cobb Street onto the property along Cobb
Street without the owner being notified or informed. Ms. Garner asked for
an explanation of the action. V.7/7s/
Resolution
By Comm. Ewanicki: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the matter concerning clearing of the lot at 201 Cobb
Street be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee'; and that the
matter concerning the relocation of the sanitary sewer and. storm sewer
to 201 Cobb Street be referred to the Water and Sanitary Sewers Committee.
Carried Unanimously
In addition, Ms. Garner inquired concerning the policy of sidewalk repair
or replacement and Supt. Dingman explained the policy to her.
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Sewer Lines at 201 Cobb—Street •
Comm. Shaw reported -.that at the September 27 meeting Mrs. Dorothy Garner
asked about sanitary and storm sewer lines on the property of Dr. Gums
at 201 Cobb Street. Mrs. Garner says that she manages -this property for
Dr. Gums. Investigation shows. that a storm drain line in Cobh Street,
including a manhole, are on the public right-of-way adjacent to the Gums
property. We have no record of any storm or sanitary sewer on the Gums
property. A letter will be sent to Mrs. Garner explaining this.
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Clearing of Property - Mrs. Gather
Comm. Schickel referred to the petition by Mrs. Dorothy Garner, at the
September 27, 1978 meeting of the Board, concerning the clearing of the
lot at 201 Cobb Street. Comm. Schickel reported that in view of the
fact that the policy of clearing property has now changed, Mrs. Garner
will be notified of the change. i0/af 4
Proposed revision of bulletin boards on the Commons
Andrea Clardy, 616 Cayuga Heights Road, Ithaca Commons Coordinator,
appeared before the Board to summarize the plans for the revision of the
bulletin boards in the time and temperature structures on the Commons.
In general, their plan proposes to remove the movable type section and
replace it with a prefabricated bulletin board which will include rules
and regulations of the Commons, coming events on the Commons, and other
items of interest to Commons users. The plan is for Steven Karr of the
Planning Department to fabricate and install the necessary bulletin boards
for a total fee of $206 for labor and materials. The Common Council has
indicated that this $206 should be charged against the Commons operating
account. /v id/7g
Ms. Clardy added that the need for a revision of the current removable
type boards apparently has been felt for some time by the Commons Advisory
Board who took the initiative in seeking a new design. Mr. Karr's design
'has been approved by the Commons Advisory Board and her understanding is
that the Common Council also has approved it.
Mr. Karr presented the proposed revision to the Board and answered their
Questions.
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement
with Mr. Karr for the fabrication and installation of replacements for the
movable type section of the bulletin boards in the time and temperature
towers for a fee of $206, chargeable against the Commons operating account.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to dispose
of the existing movable type bulletin boards.
Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as
follows:
Carried Unanimously
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R nest for_ City to Lease Land. to Johnson Boat Yard
Tom Cleveland, representing Johnson Boat Yard., appeared at the
meeting requesting the leasing .from the City by Johnson Boat
Yard of some property adjacent to the Boat Yard property on the
east side of the canal and runs along the City Golf Course. Mr.
Cleveland requested 800 feet of shore line in order to put in
some docks or at least some wall, primarily to have more dock-
ing space for boats. Mr. Cleveland mentioned that a similar
request was made in 1972 and all the necessary approvals were
obtained by Johnson Boat Yard at that time,'but the project was
abandoned because Environmental Flood Control. stipulated that
they have floating docks, which Johnson Boat Yard did not want
to do: Later, the State Marina opened up and provided for the
demand for storage space by boaters. At this time, however,
storage is at a premium and the Boat Yard would like to have
additional space for boats. Also, they are having some problems
in Cascadilla Creek with the depth of water and need more space
in deep water. . /0laq n
Mr. Cleveland passed around some- pictures which he had showing
what the area looks like now and what the Boat Yard would do to
the area to improve it. He believes the plan would make the
area along the Golf Course look nice and -really clean .it up. At
the same time, it would be'advantageous to the Boat Yard because
of. the additional space it would have. Mr.. Cleveland guesses
that it will cost the Boat Yard a minimum of $5,000 to $6,000
to put the necessary wall in. In order to get its money back
it would require a long term lease, at least for 10 years, or
much longer if they can get it.
Mr. Cleveland mentioned that if their request is approved that
somewhere in the future they would look at getting docks. He
also said that while it would he nice to have the use of the
roadway, he is not asking for permission to use the roadway at
this time. •
Discussion followed on the floor.
Mr. Cleveland stated that if the Boat Yard's request is granted
that he would like to have an answer at least by December because
the necessary work would have to be done while the water level
is low.
Resolution
By Comm. Allan: Seconded by Comm_ Banfield Johnson
RESOLVED, that the request of Tom Cleveland, representing
Boat Yard, for leasing of 800 feet of land owned by the City and
adjacent to the Boat Yard property, be referred to Buildings and
Grounds Committee.
Carried Unanimously
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Lease'ofCity Land to Johnson's Boat Yard
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki l/ g17g
RESOLVED, That Pierce and Cleveland, Inc., DBA John�on's Boat Yard, be
granted a revocable permit to use 400 feet of city frontage on Cayuga
Inlet adjacent to the Newman Municipal Golf Course on the following terms
and conditions:
1. This permit is for a period of one year.
2. The Permittee will obtain all necessary permissions from Federal,
State or local authorities having jurisdiction.
3. The Permittee may construct and maintain docks for the mooring of
boats and for no other purpose.
4. The Permittee will maintain the area between the present pavement of
Pier Road and docks as mowed grass.
5. No motor vehicles will be permitted in the area. JI/Of
6. No access over Pier Road will be permitted.
7. The Permittee will agree to indemnify and save the city harmless
from all actions to recover damages resulting from his operations.
8. The annual' fee will be $600 payable in advance.
9. The premises covered by this permit are that portion of the land of
the City of Ithaca bounded westerly by Cayuga Inlet, easterly by the
paved portion of old Pier Road and extending 400 feet northerly from
land of the Permittee.
10. The Permittee, at his sole cost and expense shall have the right to
construct and maintain a concrete retaining wall and wooden docks,
and may make such installations in connection for water, electricity
and other utilities as are necessary and appropriate in connection
with his business. Upon expiration of this permit, such retaining
wall and other improvements shall revert to the ownership of the city.
` 11. The Permittee shall furnish a certificate of insurance showing that
he has adequate coverage to protect the city and himself against public
liability and property damage.
12. The Permittee may not assign, transfer or sublet this permit.
Discussion followed on the floor.
(Comm. Cleveland abstained from voting.)
Carried
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Bill from Paul Mancini and Sons
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Allan /th 7�
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RESOLVED, That a bill from Paul Mancini and Sons for the installation of a
leveling course in the parking lot at the Family Medicine Center, be
approved in the amount of $900.
Carried Unanimously
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Bill of Paolangeli Contractor
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Banfield 1/Ja475/
RESOLVED, That the first and final bill of Paolangell Contractor for
411 construction of curb and sidewalk, in accordance with the contract
awarded on June 14, 1978, be approved in the amount of $20,528.95.
Carried Unanimously
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Requisition #1 from Cortland Paving Company
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Banfield 0/P- 7r
RESOLVED, That requisition #1 from Cortland Paving Company for site
improvements for the Hangar Theater, be approved in the revised amount
of $10,355.00.
Carried Unanimously
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Absentee Landlords ia)i3b11
Ernest Grosser of 102 West Falls Street, Ithaca, New York, addressed
the Board with reference to the neglect of absentee landlords in
keeping their property decent looking. Mr. Grosser said that last
July he was walking down North Cayuga Street. The sidewalk was
slightly slippery and had a hole in it; the hole was full of leaves
and he took a bad fall, breaking his wrist and he is still under a
doctor's care. Mr. Grosser commended Tom Hoard, Building Commis-
sioner, for what he is doing about absentee landlords, in trying to
get them to maintain their property or pay. damages.
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Authorization to negotiate with Tompkins County re rental space at 123
South Cayuga and 108 East Green Streets
Comm. Schickel reported that Tompkins County rents all of the building
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at 123 S. Cayuga Street and the fourth floor of the building at 108 E.
Green Street for use by its welfare department. This rental is covered
by a three-year lease which expires at the end of this year.
Resolution op -7/7r
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Ewanicki
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent and the City Attorney be authorized to
negotiate with Tompkins County to establish a new rental rate based on
present day costs.
Carried Unanimously
Family Medicine Center request for payment - Collins & Walton 1
Family Medicine Center request for payment - McGuire & Bennett
Family Medicine Center request for payment - O'Brien & Taube
Family Medicine Center request for payment - Norton Electric Company
Family Medicine Center request. for payment - Donahue -Halverson
" " " " " - Benche, Inc.
Peripheral streets request for payment - Egner Associates (,rzee07
Hangar Theater request for payment - Robert:Boeh1ecke mogt-LEg
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Sidewalks - complaint on snow and ice ,removal, expungements 4
Southside Community Center - request for funds to correct deficiencies 5
South Plain Street (213) renovation request for payment - McCarthy Bldrs. 6
GIAC windows - request for payment - Robert Boehlecke; J. Hawk, Inc. 7
Price adjustment and substitution approved on furniture - Family Medicine Center 8
Sidewalk Assessments - 1977 - Public Hearing - Assessments levied 9
Farmers' Market request for renewal of LehtAIValley RR grounds 10
Report on Condition of City Golf Course 11
Nite Court - Request for sidewalk cafe 12
Family Medicine Center - Operations scheduled to begin 13
Ithaca Festival - Request for DPW services 14
McPherson's Builders - Hangar Theater restrooms - payment 15
Family Medicine Center - Medical equipment (See Nitiattmt[apgtt Bids-pg.6)
To. Co. Firemen's Association - request use of Weod St., Titus Flats, Park area
and Parking Lot D 16
Center for Arts - Request to erect stage and sitting area at Hangar Theater site 17
Sidewalk Assessments - 1978 - Public Hearing - Repairs authorized and
warning notice to be included with tax notices 9-9a
YMCA - request for extension sidewalk repair 9b { G
Weeds and Grass removal( $est/Darrett - see Supt. pg. 3)
Bikeways System - Plans (See also Finance - pg. 2 - Acct. 161) 18
Amendment BPW Regulations - Ch. 272 Weeds & Grass 19
Repairs to Southside Center - Employment architect Boehlecke 5a
Repairs to GIAC Building - Project budgeted for in "Small Cities Grant" 7a
201 Cobb St. - Re: Matter clearing lot, relocation Sanitary & Storm Sewer lines
and policy sidewalk repairs 20
Authorization to enter agreement for replacement of Bulletin Boards on Commons 21
Johnson Boat Yard - Request to lease 800 ft. of City owned land 22
Family Medicine Center - Request for payment - Paul Mancini & Sons 23
Southside Community Center - Bills for payment 5b
Curb and sidewalk construction - request for payment - Paolangeli Contractor 24
Hangar Theater request for payment - Cortland Paving Co. 25
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Absentee Landlords = re property maintenance 26
Authorization to negotiate new rental base with Tompkins Co. for space
at 123 So. Cayuga St. and 108 E. Green St. 27