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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981 Public Building Public Grounds-1 - Renovation of Council. Chambers Mayor Bordoni spoke to Board about renovating some space in Council 'Chambers for conference rooms. He asked Supt. Dingman and staff to :design a conference room that could be built within Common Council Chambers to help accomodate all the City Committees that wish to use City Hall for meetings. At the present time, there is a definite lack of space. He explained the cost and where in the budget the money would come from. NI)/ PThe Mayor submitted plans to Public Buildings, Public Grounds & Parks ;Committee for their review and recommendation. Conference Roolt Cotncli Chatbars Coium..Schickel reported that the Board had discussed the matter of a conference room to be located in the alcove:pf the.Colimon_Council .Chambers. He said that several possibilities had beentalked about and that plans. andestimates had been looked at and Coi , ic Schkel reCom— UU • ••• mended that the Finance Committee of Cauunon Council ba'requeStaVto _ :appropriate an*amount notto exceed $3,500 for such construction according to Plan and Arrangement #2. , . CityController Spano requested that the conference room matter be. • referred to Kenneth Walker, who is presently working on thabtidget..for'• the Department of Public Works and it should be included in th4t --Department's requests for the 1981 Budget. • Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Brown RESOLVED, that the plans and estimates for the construction of a conference room in the alcove of Common Council Chambers be referred to the Finance Committee of the Board of Public Works to be included in its final requests to the Finance Committee of Common Council for the 1981 City Budget, and 3/.01N BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the amount to be appropriated for the conference room shall not exceed $3,500 and shall be constructed according to Plan and Arrangement No. 2. Carried -2 - Report - Gun Shop Hill Sidewalk Comm. Walsh reported that at a Board of Public Works meeting in November, the possibility was raised for constructing a sidewalk on Lake Street lige'between Lincoln Street and the existing stairs that lead down to .Que.en Street. The Engineering Division was assigned to investigate the 64/./ possibility. The investigation concluded that 140 feet of retaining well would have to be built to support the sidewalk; that the construc- tion of such sidewalk would adversely affect the use of the property on the corner of Lincoln 'and Lake Streets. It is the conclusion of the department that the cost and related problems of constructing the side- walk would not be justified by its benefits. Request for Sidewalk on Cornell Street Comm. Schickel referred materials from the Police Chief and a petition from residents -on Eastwood Avenue for a sidewalk.on Cornell Street from State up -to Belle Sherman School to the.Highways, A.(/f/g/ Street Lighting and Refuse Committee. rSidewal'k from Eastwood Avenue to Belle Sherman SchoolAnnex /VI Dorothea Lindemann, 1318 E. State Street, and Carol Ann Brown, 203 Eastwood Avenue, representing a parents' group, presented a petition for a sidewalk along the east side of Cornell Street south from East- wood Avenue to Belle Sherman School Annex. Mayor Bordoni explained that each. Board member had previously received packets of material concerning this and the matter is currently in committee. Comm. Walsh', suggested that the group may also want to communicate with the School Board concerning the request. Construction of Sidewalks. Cornell Street Comm. Walsh reported on progress made by her .Committee since: a petition had been received in January concerning construction.og. sidewalks on Cornell Street. A look was taken of that situation, as well as the Committee reviewing the reports of the Police Departs ment concerning the matter. Comm.. Walsh.. recommended that a Public 1 Hearing be held, which is the next step that has to be taken. before,. 1 the Board can actually make its recommendations. Resolution By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing be held relative to the .question of construction of sidewalks on Cornell Street, which request was received by the Board in the form of a petition in January,. 1981, Carried Request for Public Bearing: re: Cornell Street Sidewalks: By Comm. Schickel Seconded: Comm. Walsh WHEREAS, a petition from aparents group was received by this Board on February 2.5.,1981, requestingthat a sidewalk be constructed from Eastwood Avenue to Belle Sherman School, and WHEREAS, this Board received..a letter dated January 21, 1981, from.Deputy Police Chief Pagliaro recommending a sidewalk be constructed from State Street to Belle Sherman School, and WHEREAS, the Engineering Division recommends the above petition and Ttter be amended to extend said sidewalk past the school to Mitchell Street, and WHEREAS, this Board on March 25, 1981, passed a resolution that a public hearing be held relative to the question of construction of sidewalks on Cornell Street. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That May 13, at 4:00 P.M. in the Common Council Chambers be established as the date and time for a public hearing, at which time the public will be given an opportunity to address the Board in regard to the question of constructing a sidewalk on the east side of Cornell Street from East- wood Avenue to Mitchell Street. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That all abutting property owners be notified of said hearing in writing by the° -City Clerk. Carried Commissioner Walsh asked the Superintendent to obtain information on. federal grants for sidewalk construction. q(8l Public Hearing --Construction of sidewalks on east side of Cornell Street from Eastwood Avenue to Mitchell Street. Resolution to Open Public Hearing 3�'.�3 By Comm. Schickel; Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider construction of sidewalks on the east side of Cornell Street, from Eastwood Avenue to Mitchell Street, be opened. Carried Frances Benson,100 Homestead Road, addressed the Board about her objections to sidewalk construction in her area. The assessment,of approximately $5,000 seemed to be a large amount of money to pay for a sidewalk that would probably devalue their property, considering tree removal, etc. She proposed alternate solutions to the problem. Hinden Neufeld, 25 Cornell Street, asked about crossing guards, and the expense to the City and School District forconstructing side- ; -walks.- Mayor Bordoni, City Engineer -.:Cox and .Comm. Schickel responded: City Engineer Cox showed slides brought by. Mrs. Benson of the location of the proposed sidewalk. Gary Lindenbaum, Business Administrator of the Ithaca School District, talked of the cost (about $12,000) to the School District for the proposed sidewalk and retaining wall. He asked if there was a hisfory of a child having been injured in the particular area. -2a - Bradford Carruth, 35 Woodcrest Avenue, summarized the activities which brought the parents to presenting a petition to the Police j\(\! Department. He said his concern is the safety of the children �1 crossing Cornell Street, and he endorses the construction of the sidewalk. Vida Behn, 603 Mitchell Street, spoke regarding the cost .of.construction<, water run-off, etc. on her property. Mark.Turnguist, 101 Homestead Road, spoke of cost of sidewalk, comparing the cost of the interest with the cost of a crossing guard. He commented thatthe cost would largely accrue north of Homestead Road: Joseph Leeming, 609 Mitchell Street, asked if the City would main- tain the sidewalks in winter, and City Engineer Cox replied that I they would not. I Dorothy Linderman, 1311 E. State Street, spoke regardingthe impos.s- f ibility of hiring of crossing guard, and the danger area of cars traveling in this hilly area. Alice Trisdoffer, (does not live in city), child psychologist, commented that she does not live in the city; however, she and her husband are planning to buy property in the. city and she ex- pressed concern about the cost of the sidewalk to the city, home: - owners, and the school system. She said she assumes it will not be maintained in the winter, it will need constant repair because. of the drainage problem, and there will not be a curb. She believes the situation is one which can be discussed and resolved in a manner which will cost much less than the sidewalk. Maryann McNeal, 207 Eastwood Avenue, commented that, regardless of what is done, there is no way the proofed. neighborhood can be child - Joseph Leeming, 609 Mitchell Street, commented that it doesn't make. sense to himit to construct sidewalk from the school to Mitchell Street.. Neither the children or adults use that area to walk. He believes a crossing guard at Cornell Street would solve the problem. Ile also commented on small children riding bicycles to school through the heavy -traffic --he can't understand parents permitting this. Gail Carruth, 35 Woodcrest Avenue, commented that she believes a crossing -guard -is needed even --if-- a sidewalk-i:s-bui-lt. _� __- City Engineer Cox asked if children have to walk from East State Street to the school. The answer was yes, and they use an alley. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Comm. Walsh; Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider construction of side- walks on the east side of Cornell Street, from Eastwood Avenue to Mitchell Street, be closed. Carried Comm. Walker asked if both sides had gotten together to try and ',,mutually come up with a solution ,-and if they would try this. Resolution By Comm Walker,- .Seconded by Comm, 'Cleveland RESOLVED, That the matter of consideration of sidewalks in the area be referred to the .• .,, for report back in two weeks. 7,Iwy , ,,0A� d.._4 _ `e- :.Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: - Com—' OM" Carried Sidewalks --Cornell Street: By Comm. Walsh; Seconded by Comm. Cleveland WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works, subsquent to the May 13, 1981 public hearing regarding proposed sidewalk construction on Cornell Street, referred the matter to the Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse Committee, and WHEREAS, communication has been received from the neighborhood committee representative, Carol Ann Brown, on May 23, 1981, recommending construction of walks between Eastwood Avenue and Homestead Road, and WHEREAS, the City will install an appropriate, painted pedes- trian crossing with accompanying warning signs, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works orderthe sidewalks installed between Eastwood Avenue and Home - Stead Road and authorize the Superintendent to coordinate the project with the affected property owners and the neighborhood group representative, for the purpose of liaison, scheduling and project completion. Carried Cornell Street Sidewalks Comm. Cleveland reported that Comm. Walsh is working on the Cornell Street Sidewalks and will probably report at the next meeting. 6/,/r/ Pilgeon Problem Mayor Bordoni reported that a person had called him regarding pidgeon problems at her home. The mayor requested Mr. Dingman to update every- one on pigeon control. Mr. Dingman explained that for several years the City had engaged in Pidgeon control; not to eliminate them completely, but to keep the number down, but like many other things,'it was a casualty of the budget. In 1980, funds were removed from the budget entirely, but restored after concerns of the commissioners regarding pidgeons in the central business district. The funds were eliminated again in 1981. At the present, there is no pidgeon control program. It would cost approximately $1,000 per year for a contractor to do the work of pidgeon control. Resolution !. By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Schickel RESOLVED, That a Pidgeon Control Program be investigated by the Public Buildings, Public Grounds & Parks Committee. Carried Request for pidgeon control Comm. Schickel reported requests by citizens for pidgeon control. the past Lou Rielly had been hired to trap the pidgeons; however, there was no money in the budget for this item the past year. Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That Lou Rielly be hired for pidgeon control, at approxi- mately $500; and the item be referred to the Budget and Administration of the Common Council for appropriation of money in the budget for pidgeon control. Carried Request for payment --R. Jack Bacon Controls Service By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That a request for payment from R. Jack Bacon Controls Service for the automation of the GIAC heating system, be approved in the amount of $1,069.00. Discussion followed on the floor. 641/1C1 A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously _5_ l*Lawn ? Garden Sale --Space on Ramp Jules Lichter formally requested the city to rent -32 spaces on the second floor of the Green Street Ramp to Rothschild's Department Store for. May 21, 22 and 23, 1981 for the purpose of holding a Lawn and Garden Sale. .1101 • Mr. Lichter's letter requesting space for the Lawn and Garden Sale was referred to the Public Buildings, Public Grounds and Parks Committee. "Request for space for Lawn and Garden Sale By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That the Board grants permission, as requested by Jules Lichter, on behalf of Rothschild's Department Store, for space on the second floor of the Green Street Parking Ramp for a Lawn and Garden Sale to be ,held May 21',.22 and 23. :/b -31P Carried -6 - Golf Course Rates By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, that the 1981 rates for the Newman Municipal Golf Course be as r.follows: Season Tickets Single $110 Family (husband and wife) 200 Junior (19 or under) 45 Sr. Citizen's, individual 80 Sr. Citizen's, family (husband and wife) 140 Sr. Citizen's, family (one not Sr.) 145 Daily Tickets Weekdays $4.50 Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 5.50 Any day after 5 P.M 3.50 Sr. Citizens, Thursday mornings (starting before 10 A.M).....0..•e 1.00 Lockers Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Request for Rebate Comm. Schickel reported that a request for a rebate for a season golf fee at the Newman Municipal Golf Course was received from Ellen Dol.kart. Resolution KPqri By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio WHEREAS,the operation of the Newman Municipal Golf Course relies on income from greens fees and season passes to sustain the operation and minimize the subsidy, and WHEREAS, the season fee is verynominalin comparison to the - - --- surrounding courses season fees; THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works deny requests for rebates on season fees at the Newman Municipal Golf Course, -and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works amend Section 241.6 part. A, of the Municipal Code to read: "These rates shall be subject to change by resolution of the Board of Public Works and shall not be refundable." Carried -6a - Newman Golf Course Golf Pro, Steve Torrant, gave a detailed report on the year's activities at Newmaj,.Golf Course. .He noted several goals that had been achieved this year, such as increasing overall membership, up- grading course.conditions and offering a more complete golf facility. He reported on the steps that had been taken in order to achieve the goals. Golf Pro Torrant talked about the highlights of the 1981 season, such as.tournaments and especially a new tournament 'entitled "Newman Best -Ball"; the various leagues and the fact that more leagues were interested in playing at Newman, but there was no time available for adding new leagues. He-gavea report of revenues and expenses for 1981 as compared to 1980.. Lastly, Golf Pro Torrant reported on the things he would like to do next season to improve Newman Golf Course and stated that he had already done some work on sand traps and new. tees. /P-li/8/. The Commissioners asked questions concerning -the golf course and Golf `Pro Torrant responded to the questions. -7 - Mayor Bordoni read the following letter which he received from Jim Linton, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Ithaca Farmers Market: "March 23, 1981 Mayor Bordoni: ref.. Ithaca Farmers Market The Ithaca Center is a welcome addition to downtown Ithaca, however it means the Ithaca Farmers Market will have to look elsewhere for. its downtown market site. The Board of Directors of the Ithaca Farmers Market would like to make the following proposal: The area of 100 block of east Buffalo street parking meters (14 of them) and the area of 300 North Cayuga Street, east side (12 of them) be reserved for the one morning the Market would be downtown. This is the area bounding Dewitt park. Vendors would park in the regular metered spaces and set up to sell on the grass area between the sidewalk and the curb. There would be no selling in the park. The downtown season traditionally starts the third week in June continues until late October. If there.are any .questions or suggestions, I can be reached at either•277 3998 or 277 3478. • Thank You JIM LINTON Chairman, Ithaca Farmers Market' Board of Directors" and Mayor Bordoni urged that the Board give. Mr. Linton's request every consideration and that the letter be 'sent to the proper Committee for action. • The Mayor also stated that the City is desirous of keeping the Farmers Market as close to the downtown area as possible; he feltthat the DeWitt Park area was somewhat removed from down- town, but if the Farmers Market wanted to try doing business in that area, it should have a chance. Alderman Banfield asked whether the merchants in the DeWitt Park area had been consulted about the Farmers Market using: the area to set up business because most of the meters would be taken up by the vendors of the Farmers Market on the particular day that the Market is set up downtown, Mr. Linton stated that he had talked to Mr. Downing and Mr. Downing could see no objections to the plan. Comm.'Schickel felt that the matter should be reviewed by the Commons Advisory Board for its input inasmuch as that Board has been wrestling with the Farmers Market dilemma for some time. Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm.: Walsh RESOLVED, that the letter readto the Board by Mayor Bordoni with reference to the new location for the Ithaca Farmers Market be. referred to the Public Buildings, Grounds and Parks Committee for its investigation, and that a copy of the letter should be sent to the Commons Advisory Board for review and recommendations. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: z Carried -Farmers Market Request for Space: By Comm. Schickel Seconded: Comm. Walsh WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received a request from the Ithaca - Farmer's Market dated March 23, 1981, and signed by James Linton as chairman of the Ithaca Farmer'; Market, Board of Directors, and said request contained the following proposed area: The 100 block of East Buffalo Street parking meters (14 of them) and the area of 300 North Cayuga Street, east side (12 of them) , and WHEREAS , the matter- has been reviewed by • the Commons -Advisory Board for the purpose of providing input, and WHEREAS, the Commons Advisory Board recommends approval on a trial basis for the above location, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works will coordinate closely with James Linton, provisions for safety, prevention of disruption of traffic and on-site review of the compatibility of the activity, . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board approves this basis of four weeks commencing June 17 through and including hours of operation of 9 a.m. to 1 p:m. followed by a one hour Lry10 • request on a trial_ July 8 for the cleanup period. Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Bordoni will write a Police Department regarding possible traffic problems in this A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: letter to the area. Carried -8 - GOLF TOURNAMENT. -.SEPTEMBER 20th and 27th: Steve Torrant, City of Ithaca Golf Pro spoke to the Board regarding pro- posal from Tompkins County Golf Association, asking to use the City Golf Course for a tournament on September 20th and 27th. RESOLUTION: it/0/FI By: Comm. Cleveland Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That Steve Torrant, Golf Pro is authorized to proceed with the Tompkins County Golf Association tournament at the City Golf Course on September 20th and 27th. Carried -9- Burial Rates - City Cemetery By Comm. Schickel. Seconded by Comm. Cleveland WHEREAS, the present rates for,burial in the City Cemetery were established in 1976, and WHEREAS, Increases in labor, equipment and operating costs have dramatically increased, 00/ NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the burial rates at the City Cemetery be increased from the present $75 to $110 per burial, and that cremated remains interment rates be increased from the present $15 to $25 thereby reflecting the actual present costs of providing this service. Carried • -10- NYSEG Invoice -$30,000: By Comm. Schickel Seconded by Comm. Varricchio WHEREAS, the construction of a natural gas line on Cherry Street has been completed in accordance with the agreement between NYSEG and the City of Ithaca, dated July 2, 1980, and WHEREAS, in accordance with that agreement we have received an gl„4Jsl invoice, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that payment be authorized to NYSEG in the amount of $30,000 in fulfillment of the aforementioned agreement. • Carried Annual Sidewalk Inspection Program By,Comm._Schickel; Seconded by Comm. WHEREAS, the annual sidewalk inspection 1981, and Walker program has .commenced for WHEREAS, second notices are required to be mailed by the Department of Public Works to delinquent owners of property regarding repair._ or replacement of sidewalks; dqgi RESOLVED, That. July 22, 1981 at 4 P.M. be established as the date for a public hearing on sidewalks, at which time the owners.of property receiving a second notice will be given an opportunity to show -cause before this Board of Public Works why the sidewalk abutting their premises should not be repaired by the City at the owners' expense and the expense thereof collected in accordance with Section 5.30 of the City Charter. Public Hearing --Sidewalk Repairs Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded RESOLVED, That the public hearing on opened. Carried by Comm Walker sidewalk repairs be Carried Robert Morrison,: 127 Prospect Street, asked the Board if when his sidewalk assessment is paid and the work is done, will it meet city compliance. Charles Barber responded that the workthat will be done will definately meet city requirements 100%. The city is planning another contract that will repair more of his walk that will not be..under this assessment and he will not be charged for that. Resolution to Close Public Hearing By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the public hearings on sidewalk repairs be closed. Carried Resolution /to By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker WHEREAS, .a public hearing as required by the City Charter has been held on this 22nd day of July , 1981, to afford property owners an opportunityto show cause why they have not complied with a final notice to have thier sidewalks repaired, and WHEREAS, nine 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 at the beginning of this meeting, and upon com- pletion of such repair, certify the cost thereof to this Board for levy against the respective properties as provided by the City Charter. Carried 'Sidewalk Assessments Comm. Schickel reported that private sidewalks have been repaired by the City forces during 1981 in accordance with an action of the Board of Public Works taken on July 22,.1981, Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the schedule of sidewalk assessments be approved and levied against the respective property owners in accordance with Section 5-30 �f 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 November 10, 1981. /0-01 Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Request 'to reschedule..date of public hearing f���D �� By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be re- scheduled from November 10 to November 24, 1981. Carried Unanimously Public Hearing --Sidewalk Assessments, :Resolution to Open Public Hearing By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walsh RESOLVED, That the public hearing on sidewalk Cad ssessments b euopened. Mr. Richard Morrison,, 127. Prospect Street, appeared before the Board and commented that a 40'''retaining wall which was removed at 127. ProspectStreet in order to work on the sidewalk had not been replaced, and that when the:wall has been replaced he will pay for the sidewalk.. Resolution to Close Public Hearing /0/8/) By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walsh RESOLVED.That the public hearing on sidewalk assessments be closed. Carried Unanimously Sidewalk Assessments By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments levied for construction of sidewalks at various locations in the City of Ithaca as detailed in the minutes of the Board of Public Works meeting of October 28, 1981, and ///A /A7) WHEREAS, the property. owners have been afforded an opportunity to be heard as provided for in the City Charter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the sidewalk assessments levied by this Board on six properties in the total amount of $6,387.98 be and hereby are finally approved, and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. Carried Unanimously -12- ' Design of Public Improvements for Area Between City Hall & Parking Ramp Herman Sieverding, Planning staff member, presented a description. of the public improvements design for the area between City Hall and the Parking Ramp; and informed the Board that Bob Leathers, architect, was hired in April of this year to prepare schematic design of plans for pedestrian circulation, vehicular circulation and service delivery requirements. Bob Leathers gave a presentation of plans and showed drawings of proposed plan, and answered questions of the commissioners. After the Board of Public Works and the Council have approved the schematic design, he will move on to the construction drawings. Resolution � S/i3frJ By Comm. Walsh; Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the schematic design of plans for pedestrian circulation, vehicular circulation and delivery requirements be approved by this Board in concept but not in content.. Carried • -13- Bike Path --Cayuga Street to Park By Comm. Schickel; Seconded by Comm. Varricchio 6.1 f RESOLVED, That the signs be changed so that the bike path will continue north on Cayuga Street, turn left on Marshall, then con- tinue its normal route. Carried • -14- Taughannock. Boulevard Property --Public Sale of Property Resolution: By Comm. Schickel; Seconded by Comm. Walker WHEREAS, the property known as 446 Taughannock Boulevard (tax lot 43-1-4) is declared as surplus, having no public. works value, and ReOLvE7 -I4S, the lease with Agway Petroleum for said property be terminated with proper notice as provided in the lease agreement, ri NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the c Common Council shall dispose of said property through a public sale. Discussion followed on the floor. Attorney Shapiro will check lease to determine who is responsible for building on said property. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried By Comm. Walker: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That the minutes of the May 27, 1981 meeting be corrected as follows: 6`4/5'/ The first word in the second paragraph of the resolution under "Taughannock Boulevard Property --Public Sale of Property" should be changed to read "RESOLVED" rather than "WHEREAS," and That the rest of the minutes be approved as recorded by the Deputy City Clerk. gra -15- Farmer's Market License: Comm. Schickel reported that the Ithaca Farmer's Market has requested renewal of their license for the 1981 season. Resolution: By Comm. Schickel; Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the license of the Ithaca Farmer's Market to use the site of the old freight shed on Taughannock Boulevard be renewed under the same terms and conditions that prevailed during its use in the 1980 season; i.e. $500 payable per season in monthly 'installments, June 1 through October 1. Comm. Walshasked about improvements to parking lot. 5,///fg/- City Attorney Shapiro informed the Board that in accordance with their license any, maintenancework to done should be done at Farmer's Market expense. If there is: anything the Board wishes the Farmer's Market to do this would be the pro- per time to bring this up and discuss it with them. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as .follows: • Carried Request for Payment --O'Brien E Gere By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker G //%/ RESOLVED, That a request for payment from O'Brien & Gere for pro - 411/ fessional services inconnection with the Cherry Street Industrial Park through May 2, 1981, be approved in the amount of $2,405.44. Carried Unanimously _ -17 Request for.Payment--F$J Construction Company By Comm. Walsh:. . Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That a request for payment #1 from F&J Construction Company for services rendered in connection with the City's in the amount sidewalk program, be approvedt of $6,772.18.�, Zz Ot r" — — J Caied. Request for Payment--F?J Construction Company/,�'�J Resolution By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland RESOLVED, That a request for payment #2 from F&J Construction Company for services performed in connection with the City's sidewalk program, be approved in the amount of $7,497.77. Carried Request for Payment --F $ J Construction By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Wacker /01/4-eftl RESOLVED, That the payment request from F & J Construction (Final) for sidewalk construction be approved in the amount of $2,421.11. Carried Unanimously • Request for Payment --Cortland Paving Company, Inc., By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker. RESOLVED, That'a bill from Cortland Paving. Co., Inc., for services rendered in connection with Cherry Street Industrial Park, be approved in the amount of $10,35.0. ala/ 9k/ Carrie Request for Payment--Vacri Construction Company By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the retainage (Approximately 5%) of Vacri Construction Company having been held by the city for a period of one year as per the construction contract #2 for the Cherry Street Industrial Park Project, now be released to them. ` te a, /W Carried Property Acquistion--229 Floral Avenue Alfred and Freida June, the owners of property at 229 Floral Avenue from which the structure has been removed, have offered this property to the city for $1,400. The acquistion of this property would consolidate the ownership of property in continuity in the inlet area. � / i / Resolution By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works recommend to the Common Council that this property be acquired. Carried Request for Payment--Hovanec Builders Corporation Resolution )-/gi By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That a request for payment from Hovanec Builders Corporation for service performed in connection with the construction of the City Hall conference room, be approved in the amount of $2,683. Carried -21- Alderman Bonfield reported that he had received a complaint t1Vlll a citizen, asking why the individual property owners are required to repair their sidewalks while the sidewalk on the old YMCA site in the downtown area is allowed to remain in poor condition. voin Mayor Bordoni explained that the condition of the property itself is Ihandled by the Building Commissioner, and the matter of .the sidewalk would be handled by the Department of Public Works. Recommendation re: Property Disposition By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio WHEREAS, a request has been received from a city resident, Mr. Varney, to acquire a portion of the property owned .by the City of Ithaca, namely, 1025-27 East State Street, and WHEREAS, the Superintendent has determined that said property is in excess of departmental needs; gl9+iv THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works approve the sale of this property and recommend accordingly to the Common Council the sale of said property under the following stipulations: 1. That the property be subdivided into two separate parcels to allow for the two adjacent property owners to acquire area adjacent to their properties. 2 That any portions of the properties used for off-street parking be improved by the buyer within one year of sale by the City, in accordance with plans prepared by the buyer and approved by the Building Commissioner, City Engineer and the Department of Planning and Development, which plans shall a. follow as closely as practicable the regulations for private and neighborhood parking areas in residential districts, as specified in Sec. 30.37B of the City Code, b. provide for as much separation as practicable between parking spaces and property right-of-way lines, c. be based on an accurate survey of the site, including the topographic data adequate to evaluate the feasibility of the proposed improvements, and d. indicate the location of easements and access necessary for maintenance of the major drainage channel on the property. 3. That the City retain the right to repurchase the property, or to extend the period for making improvements specified above, if such improvements are not completed within one year of sale; such re- purchase to be at the original price of sale by the City, adjusted. as appropriate to account for any physical damage or City -approved improvement to the property which takes place in the interim. 4. Any conditions feltnecessary by the Department of Public Works for access to the drainage structure and channel for maintenance and repair. Carried -23- Request for Strip of Land.- Richard Virgil Resolution ' By Comm. Schickel:• Seconded by Comm. Cleveland WHEREAS, a request has been made by Attorney Stolp regarding property owned by one .Mr. Virgil who owns property at 307 North_Meadow Street, requesting the purchase of or an easement from the City.of a strip of land 15 feet wide and 45 feet long, situated at the north end -of our City property at the corner of West Buffalo arid 'North Meadow_Street, and WHEREAS, this strip. of land would serve as a driveway and/or an off- street parking area to serve 307 North Meadow Street, and WHEREAS, it is recommended by the Superintendent of Public Works that this land be necessary for the City for future use as a storage and/or working area for loading and unloading equipment; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That a revokable, non-exclusive permit for the use of this property be authorized to be issued by the Superin- tendent and that an annual fee of $2.00 be stipulated for this permitted use, and that the owner be notified that this revokable. permit, if issued and accepted, may be cancelled without cause upon thirty day's prior. notification. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried • • -24- ' Request for Payment - F. Campagni' Con's'truction 'Eo By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Walker RESOLVED, That payment request #1 from F. G, Campagni Construction • Company for services in connection with the construction of the Year 3 Neighborhood Improvements project be approved in the amount of !.$26,029.15 to be paid out of Community Development funds. Carried Unanimously Payment requisition '2 final --F.G. Campagni By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Brown RESOLVED, That payment requisition #2 (final) from F. G. Campagni Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of Year 3 Neighborhood Improvements, be approved in the amount of $50,259.87, to be paid out of Community Development funds. Discussion followed on the floor. /%/ A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously • -25 - Request -for Payment--Stephnick Roofing By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker A2,4ZA/ .RESOLVED, That the payment request from Stephnick Roofing in connection 1111 with City Hall roof replacement be approved in the amount of $24,292.00. Carried Unanimously • • -26 - Payment requisition #1--V. Giordano Construction F, Supply, Corp. By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walsh RESOLVED, That payment requisition #1 from V. Giordano Construction • & Supply Corp. for services in connection with the construction of the City Hall handicapped ramp, be approved in the amount of $4,541.00. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously Request for Payment V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp.. By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Corn. Varricchio RESOLVED, That a request for payment from V, Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. for services in connection with the City Hall handicapped access ramp, be approved in the amount of $3,581.50. Discussion followed on the floor. A vote on the resolution resulted as follows: Carried Unanimously • • • -27- Request for Payment - V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, that a payment request from V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. for miscellaneous alterations under Contract #1, at Greater Ithaca Activities Center, be approved in the amount of $14,934.00, to be paid out of Community Development funds. 1>/2/YI Carried Unanimously • • Request for Payment V. Giodano Construction & Supply Corp,. By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio RESOLVED, That a payment request from V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. for sidewalk replacements in the 100 block of South Geneva Street in connection with the neighborhood improvements there, be approved in the amount of $2,085.00, to be paid out of Community Development funds. 140 Carried Unanimously -29 - Request for Payment - Paul Mancini & Sons By Comm. Walsh: -Seconded by Comm. Varricchio /bf0/ RESOLVED, That a payment request from Paul Mancini & Sons for paving the 400 block of First Street in connection with the neigh- borhood improvements there, be approved in the amount of $4,250.00, to be paid out of Community Development funds. Carried Unanimously 30 Kitchen Renovations at G.I.A.C, Comm. Cleveland as e ift e renovations to be done on the kitchen at G.I.A.C., which agenda item was covered under Public Buildings, Grounds and Parks Committee, was to be paid for by funds left over on the Community Development project or if. new money was coming in for 1982. City Engineer Cox reported that the kitchen renovations project will be funded by the tail end of the funds to be expended on the G.I.A.C. building,over the past four years. There is approximately $24,000 remaining in the Community Development Budget that can be used. for work to be done at G.I.A.C. He did mention that iffunds holdout, there are a couple of small electrical - / mechanical type projects that may be jobbed out. / • 116 • Renovation of Council Chambers to make space for conference rooms 1 Gun Shop hill. sidewalk - investigation shows cost not justified by benefit 2 Piigeon Control Program to be investigated 3 Sidewalk Requests - Cornell St.; Eastwood Ave.; Public Hearing 2 GIAC - Automation of Heating System -. Payment Request - R. Jack Bacon Controls Service 4 Request to rent space -Green St. Ramp -for Lawn & Garden Sale by Rothschild's 5 Newman Golf Course Rates set for 1981 6 Ithaca Farmers Market - Proposalffor a new downtown location 7 T.C. Golf Tournament CSefy°Golf Course - Authorized for Sept. 20-27 8 City Cemetery - Burial rates increased 9 NYSEG payment - Construction gas lines on Cherry St. 10 Sidewalk Repairs/Replacement - Public Hearing set -Assessments 11 City Hall/Parking Ramp - Schematic Design for public improvements of area 12 Bike Path - Cayuga St. to Park - Request sign change 13 Taughannock Boulevard property to be disposed through public sale 14 Farmer's Market License for use of old freight shed renewed for 1931 - 15 Maintenance work to be done at F.M. expense O'Brien & Gere - Payment Request - Cherry St.. Industrial Park16 GIAC - authorization to bid on design for handicapped accessibility (see bids pg 17) F & J Construction Company - payment request - City sidewalk program 17 Cherry St. Industrial Park - Vacri Construction requests return of retainage 18 Cherry St. Industrial Park - Cortland Paving request for payment 18 Floral Ave. property - Bd. recommends that Council purchase #229 19 Hovanec Builders Corp. - Payment Request - City Hall Conference Room 20 Sidewalk Repairs"- Fall Creek area complaint 21 Rebates on Golf fees - Newman Golf Course denied 6 1025-27 E. State St. - Property disposition and stipulations on sale 22 307 N. Meadow St. - Request Richard Virgil to purchase strip of land or an easement from City; revokable permit authorized 23 F.G. Campagni: Construction Co. - Payment request - Year 3 Neighborhood Improvements 24 Stephnick Roofing -- Payment request - City Hall Roof Replacement 25 V. Giordano Construction -- Payment request - City Hall handicapped ramp 26 U 11 - GIAC Misc. alterations 27 under Contract #1 ''' - Sidewalk replacements 28 Paul Mancini & Sons " - Paving 400 block 1st St. 29 Newman Golf Course Report on year's activities 6a GIAC - Kitchen Renovations - from C.D. funds (Also see Bids - pg.:17) 30