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Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse Committee
Supt. Kinsella noted Donald Culligan's concerns -regarding salt
control, leaf removal and shrubbery in DeWitt Park. He said he
has instructed the Buildings and Grounds Division to take necessary
measures t� trim and remove some shrubbery as suggested in Mr.
Culligan's letter. Also, Supt. Kinsella noted that Asst. to the
Supt. Dougherty is. in the process of arranging a seminar. dealing
with salt. .Hopefully that seminar will take place in February and
Board•members, Council members and other parties will be invited
so that they can be brought up.to date about salting.practices.
The Westmoun.t Drive residents request for street -lighting was i11 -
referred to this Committee in October of 1981. Supt. Kinsella .:
reported. that the matter is still in Committee and he .will meet
with.the Chairman of that Committee to present a final report at
the next meeting. .He stated that the matter has not been neglected.
With reference to the item of renewal of Street Lighting Contract
for 1982, Supt. Kinsella stated .that the utilities have adopted a
standard charge:for fixtures,. power and rental and he will provide
the Committee with 4 copy for its review.
Request for `Addi_t onal_Strreet Light
Comm. Varricchio reported that a petition dated September 28, 1981
was received by the Common Council requesting an additional street
light on or near Westrount Drive. This petition was referred to the
Board of Public Works for review and follow-up. The originator of
the petition has since moved out of the It:iaca area, and a review has
been made by the committee on the continued interest, if any, of a
street.light in the Westmount Drive area. There is none.
Resolution.
By Alderman Varricchio: Seconded by Alderman Walker
RESOLVED, That, by virtue of this report, the Common Council be
advised of the final status of this request.
Carried
Street Salting Practices
Carolyn Peterson of 110 Dey Street, reported to the Board an incident
10 whereby she had helped an older woman across the street because the
snow was piled up over the cross walks. The older woman remarked
that she would take those hunks of snow any day over the road salt
on the roads because she has to get out and scrub her car in order
to get the salt off. Mrs. Peterson stated that this matter of using
less salt has come before the Board in other years and last year a
request was made for statistics on salt tonage, snow fall and tempera
ture and the request was denied by the Board: She also said that she
is aware that there is going to be a SafeSalting Seminar and she
hoped that the public would be informed as to what is happening by
way of trying to cut down on the heavy use of salt. /„71f2
Supt. Kinsella said that he would like to take the road salting matter
under advisement and make a report to the Board on the accepted
policies and practices used by the City. He stated that there are
many factors involved and claims have been made against the City for
lack of sufficient. salt on streets.
alt Seminar
Asst. to Supt. Dougherty reported that he had been attempting to
arrange for a salt seminar this season, with input from the Salt
Institute, but had been unable to do so. Comm. Walker suggested
an. informational meeting on salting to be conducted in Council
Chambers on March 4, 1982. Supt. Kinsella -will arrange the meeting
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Road Salting 5,40/9 ,5.
Alderman Hoffman expressed appreciation to the Board for the seminar
on road salting. He commented that it had seemed to him that after
' the last heavy snow storm that less salt had been used on the streets.
and it had worked satisfactorily.
Salting Program
Mayor Shaw asked Supt. Kinsella about the salting program discussed
at the Conservation Advisory Council. Supt. Kinsella is still,
planning to conduct a Salting Seminar in the Fall. Deputy Clerk
Paolangeli willsend minutes of CAC meeting to Supt. Kinsella. and
Jack Dougherty. CAC is in agreement with the amount of salt being
used on roads, as reflected in the minutes. vi 10
Road Salting -
Mayor Shaw reported that the Conservation Advisory Council have been
reviewing the road salting program and will be asking. some members of
the board to work with them before- making recommendation..
Road Salting Policy
Comm. Schickel reported that a salt seminar had been held the previous
Monday, with some interesting things coming out of it. He said the
problems we have are fairly obvious. He talked to Jack Dougherty
about it and Mr. Dougherty will put the policy on salting in writing.
The matter was referred to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse
Committee for report back at the next meeting of the Board. pApi-';D-
Road Salting Policy
Comm. Gutenberger reported that Jack Dougherty is writing a road-
salting policy and hopefully it will be ready for presentation at the.
next meeting of the Board. r5-/apiga
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1982 Paving Program I ai P'
Comm. Walsh reported that the Highways, Street Lighting and Refuse
Committee had met with Asst. to the Supt. Dougherty and discussed
4110 the City's Paving Program for 1982. She said that there is one'
problem that the Committee doesn't know whether it is possible to do
anything.about other than what is being proposed, and that is the
brick on East State Street. The plan at the present time is to remove
the bricks and replace them with asphaltic concrete and that job is
going to constitute almost the .entire budget for paving under the
1982 Paving Program. The concrete base underneath the brick is still
in good condition and if the brick is not taken out and the necessary
repairs made, the base could deteriorate-. The question raised by the
Committee is whether it would be possible to replace the brick in the
East State. Street area after the repairs to the base have been made.
There are very.few bricklayers who still do the kind of work needed
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for a project of this kind. .The Committee will seek input from the
. public and the Board to see if information can be found with reference
to finding someone who could replace the brick, as well as getting an
estimate on how much it would cost. The project will remain in Cornnit-
tee and the DPW staff will work with the Committee and.come up with
som' recoirmendations at the February 24th meeting of this Board.
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Street Reeving and Traffic Study
Regarding Mitchell/State Street repaving, Alderman Banfield requested
that Aldermen Killeen and Schuler be informed of meetings concerning
this. He also requested, in relation to that project and to a number
of other things, that an updated traffic study be commenced prior. to
the construction season to•include traffic counts, patterns, etc. on
the streets surrounding the downtown area.
Comm. Brown read a letter from Historic Ithaca regarding the State
Street brick pavement which is in need of replacement. The letter
urges the City to contact other cities who have had comparable
experiences to find out the true long-term cost of replacing the
pavement with brick which will wear much longer than asphalt. The
letter informed the Board that the existing brick pavement was in-
stalled in 1930-31, not 1940-41 as the Ithaca Journal reported.
The matter was referred to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse .
Committee by, the chair. Comm. Varricchio informed the Board that
the committee would meet the following day with Alderman Schuler to
discuss the matter. Comm. Varricchio. commented that the Ithaca
Landmarks Preservation Commission intend to forward materials on the
subject to the committee by March 24, 1982.
John Schroeder, 618 Stewart Avenue, Ithaca, New York, addressed the
Board regarding the brick paving, making a plea that the Board�,
retain brick instead of replacing the pavement with asphalt. He/Q
maintained that on its aesthetic merits, despite the cost, brick is
worth having, not to mention that it is a part of historic Ithaca.
Brick Work on State Street
Comm. Varricchio.reported on the initial costs of asphalt as opposed
to brick and the estimated .life of each. He reported that the brick_
pavement would cost approximately $533,000 more than asphalt; however
the brick would last an estimated three times as long. He proposed
postponing a decision for the 1982 paving season in order to get more
input from the community.
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By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the item in respect to paving on East State Street be
referred -back to the Budget and Administration Committee to see. what
their ideas are in.addition to referring it to the 1983 budget year
to be included as a capital project in the 1983 budget year.
Supt. Kinsella presented an economic analysis of the two types of
paving, and answered. questions of the Board.
Discussion followed on the floor.
Mayor.Shaw-commented.that he believes the Board should be able to
collect.data from its staff and from other organizations such as the
Ithaca. Landmarks Preservation:Commiss.ion, Cornell University, or
civic groups and^make a decision based on the.best information they
have. He said.he'feels it is their responsibility to do so.
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By Comm. Walsh: Seconded by.Comm. Brown
RESOLVED,. That the item in respect to paving on East State Street be
referred back to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee
for further study and report back to. the Board on March 24, 1982.
Carried Unanimously
Alderman Banfield requested that the Clerk of the Board notify the
Common Council that this decision will take place on March 24, 1982.
Paving of East State Street
Donald Lifton, 925 N. Tioga Street, addressed the Board regarding the
Board's resolution concerning brick paving of E. State Street. He
spoke of the composition of the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission
of which he is a member, and read a resolution of that Commission, as
follows: 31 &/)-
"WHEREAS, preliminary studies and research by the Ithaca Landmarks
Preservation Commission have revealed conflicting information con-
cerning cost estimates and life cycle projections for the alternative
methods of repairing East State Street currently being evaluated, and
WHEREAS,.other cities in the Northeastern United States have success-
fully undertaken to repair and conserve brick.streets, and
WHEREAS, the interests of the public and particularly the residents
of the vicinity of the proposed project would be served by allowing
more time for them to provide input to the process and to evaluate the
data and other- factors such as noise and aesthetics upon a final de-
cision, and
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WHEREAS, there may be other capital projects of more credible concern
which:could utilize this portion of .the limited -fiscal '82 and fiscal'
183 funds .available; •
BE IT RESOLVED, That.the Ithaca Landmarks Preservation Commission .
recommends that the City make no final decision on the proposed project
to repair and/or repave the brick ,surface portion of the East State
Street area in the current -year until the various alternatives have been
thoroughly outlined and compared." Passed 7-0.
Jonathan Meigs, Planning staff, spoke to the Board, urging them to
give favorable consideration to developing an alternative motion on
Item 3b, State.Street Repair or Repaving, to call for further evalua-
tion -in the next few months of the costs and relative merits of retain
__ing the brick paving.
.Richard Pieper,. architectural conservator for. Historic Ithaca, spoke
to the Board concerning State Street repair, also requesting the Board
:to reconsider.
Nancy Schuler, alderman 4th Ward, read items from the June 27, 1941
Board of Public Works Proceedings and June 30, 1941 Common Council Pro-
ceedings, whereby the Board at that time recommended the use of brick,
supporting their recommendation by the argument that the life of brick
was much longer, required less maintenance, and repairs could be made
more satisfactorily. She urged the Boardto reconsider their resolution
on this matter. S/740
Elva Holman, alderman 2nd Ward, asked if anyone from the Board had
checked the status. of Aurora Street lately; if anyone had interviewed.
residents on South Aurora Street about the noise and vibration of
asphalt paving. She commented, "it's the grade, not the road surface."
East State Street Repaving
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, the Superintendent of Public Works has requested authorization
for the repair and repaving of East State Street by removing the existing
bricks and unsatisfactory base materials and replacing the brick surface
with an asphalt pavement, and 3 1410 -
WHEREAS, The Board of Public Works, at its January 27 meeting, requested
public input through various City agencies and officials regarding their
concerns either toward restoration of the brick pavement or replacement
with asphalt pavement, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has compiled cost estimates for
the two alternatives, and the results of those cost estimates: indicate
a $400,000 to $500,000 differential life cycle cost favoring the asphalt
paving alternative, and
WHEREAS, the existing pavement is in a state of deterioration which
affects both safety and rideability, and resulting traffic noise, and
WHEREAS, extensive consideration has been given either alternative
proposal;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby
approves and authorizes the replacement of the brick pavement with
asphalt pavement in the 1983 paving season, as being in the best
interests of.the•motoring.public for safety, ease of construction and
timely solution of the existing conditions..
Discussion followed on the floor.
Comm-. Varricchio gave a brief report on how the committee arrived at
their decision.
Alderman Banfield asked for an explanation of the cost analysis, and
Supt.. Kinsella d.s cussed the figures on the cost analysis..
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A vote 'on the resolution resulted as follows:
.Ayes (5) - Walker, Walsh, Varricchio; Brown, Shaw
Nay (1) - Schickel
Carried
Repaving with Brick
Comm. Varricchio reported having received a Prel7aof Study.efor.
Repaving with Brick only the day before at his pace
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Discussion followed on the floor.
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Mayor Shaw asked that Comm. Var-r4thanmwliatetheyvalready have,the t?
and if there is additional information
consider it and report back.
Fast State Street Report a report
Comm. Gutenberger reported that Supt. Kinselladis compiling of us
foropt the Streets the and FacilitiesCommittee
of EasteState and Mitchell Streets.
options for the rehabilitation will be reviewed by the �
This staffereport, when completed.,
recommendations to the Board_of Public Works
Committee with subsequent
and forwarding to Common Council. ��i/I ,0
Mayor Shaw reported that a public hearing
will be held by the Planning
Develo ment Committee. He suggested that the Board or a representa-
and P public hearing to give their. views on the
give might want to attend the p
matter.
Letter from Michael and Sarah Gold'
Mayor Shawre erre to a letter addressed and MitchellaStjxeets,ain
Alderman Dennis re. ResurfacingfState
which they indicate they are opposed to resurfacing of the two streets,
or any part of either., with bricks because .it would be more costly in
the short run and the long 9 and
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as asphalt. They urge thecity to
city. Mayor Shaw advised the Board to read the letter which will be
available in the Superintendent's office.
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East State Street Paving
Comm, Gutenberger reported that the committee had again reviewed the
information available concerning the repaving of East State-Street—the-
.options available and the positive and negative effects of:each, as.
wellas the price breakdown.
Resolution % k1 ��,
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker /
RESOLVED, That the Board reaffirms its March 24, 1982.recommendation
that the East State Street project be done in asphalt.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Shaw reported that the Planning and Development, Committee of
Council will be meeting on September 22, 1982 at 7:30 p.m, in the
Common Council Chambers, at which time the public are invited to discuss
the proposed project and provide input to the committee. Mayor Shaw
requested that Board members attend the meeting, if possible.
Planning & Development Committee:
Supt. Kinsella reminded the Board that the Planning and Development
Committee of the Council would be meeting that evening to discuss
the repaving of State Street with brick vs. asphalt, and asked.
board members to attend, if possible. P
Condemnation Proceed.i_ngs
By Coma. Varricchio: Secondd by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, a proposal to improve th.e intersection of South Aurora Street
and Prospect. Street 7.n order to increase safety and to improve,the flow
of traffic at said intersection has been under i. nvestigation.by the
Board of Public Works, and
WHEREAS, a substantial part,of the funding for .this project -will.
come from the State of New York through the Safer Local Roads and
Streets Program, and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the residents of the City-
of
ityof Ithaca to proceed with said intersection improvement,.and
WHERE, said intersection improvement project will call for an
enla .ent of said intersection with the inclusion of two new left -
turn :tunes requiring the condemnation of a small portion of private•
land at the northwest part of the intersection owned by RHP, Inc.;
NOW, THEREFORE,, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works
approves'such project and shall commence condemnation proceedings in
order to acquire approximately 1,740 sq. feet of property owned by
RHP, Inc. at the northwest corner of said intersection improvement
project, and
IT IS FURTHER. RESOLVED,. That a public hearing. shall be scheduled in_
compliance with Eminent Domain Procedure Law S8201-208, and that an
offer of Six Thousand Eight Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($6,800.00),
the 100% appraised value of said property as determined by an
independent appraiser, shall be made to RHP, Inc,' for said parcel. -
Discussion followed on the floor. City Attorney Tavelli commented
that the City•will still pursue negotiations with the owner.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried
City Engineer Cox reported that the negotiations with th.e owner go
back to .November, 1980; the construction season in 1981 was lost;
condemnation proceedings are far enough along that another construe: -
tion season will not be lost. Construction shouL. start at the time
Ithaca College closes down for the summer and it would be completed
before students return in the fall,
Public Hearing
Comm. Varricchio
the condemnation
Prospect Streets
meeting of March
reported that a public hearing gamin connection with
of property at the intersection of South Aurora and
has been scheduled for the Board of Public Works
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Public Hearng ori Condemnation Of Property at Intersection of South
'Aurora: .and .Prospect Streets
=-Resolution To Operi Public Hearing
By Comm..Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on condemnation of property at the
intersection of South Aurora-and Prospect-Streets is opened.
3ko? Carried Unanimously
City Attorney Tavelli called attention to the following Exhibit A:
DETERMINATION- AND FINDINGS—Intersection Improvement Project South
Aurora 'arid Prospect Streets
The City of Ithaca has proposed to improve the intersection of South
Aurora Street and Prospect Street in order to increase safety and to
improve the flow of traffic. This project has come about as a result
of many accidents, growing-traffic congestion, a great deal of frustra-
tion on the part of the users of the intersection, and the City's
inability to practically maintain some'of the South Aurora Street .pave-
ment that has failed.
The design for the reconstruction of the intersection calls for a new
left-turn lane for vehicles traveling north on South Aurora Street who
wish to turn left to .Prospect. Similarly, a left-turn lane will be
provided for motorists coming..out of Prospect who turn left to go north
on Aurora. These improvements will greatly increase the traffic flow
capacity of the intersection and relieve gas and time-consuming delays.
Sight distance along Aurora Street will be improved and the grades will
be changed to ease the turning movement from Prospect to southbound on
Aurora. Such greater turning ease will be a safety improvement and
should do much to reduce damages to trucks and public property that are.
now being sustained when trucks fail to successfully negotiate such a
difficult existing turn. The project will also rebuild the street pave-
ment and curbs on South Aurora Street from Prospect to Columbia Street.
The proposed project should have no adverse environmental impacts.
Rather, the project, by increasing safety and by reducing gas and fuel
consumption by otherwise congested traffic, should have the effect of
improving the environment. It is estimated that one healthy and one
dying street tree may have to be taken down in this project. These can
be replaced, however.. by planting new City street trees. The only known
adverse socio-economic impact of the project is that of having to take a
small portion of private land at the northwest part of the intersection.
Such a taking (1,740 sq. ft.) would include about 670 sq. ft. of paved.
parking, and 1,070 sq. ft. of lawn, sidewalk and planting'area now
occupied by about 200 ft. of private hedge. This taking would likely
mean that the owner would lose two parking spaces in a lot of 127
parking spaces.
City Attorney Tavelli asked if there were persons present who wished
to address the Board.
Donald J. Culligan, 527 Hudson Street, Second Ward County Representative,
addressed the Board, expressing the opinion that the City will be
creating another "Octopus" at the corners, and will create more problems
than they will solve. •He suggested placing a "no left turn" sign in
the area between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on atrial basis before going
through with the project.
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James Hennerty, 214 Prospect Street, addressed the Board, expressing'
the same sentiments as Mr. Culligan.
Donna Middleton`, Director of the Community School of Music and Arts,
.located on Terrace Hill, expressed concern about the .trucks and traffic,
•the school children who walk down from South Hill Schooi.to go home,-
. and also to come to her programs, also about those people who come to
the .school for the programs which take place every day Monday through.
Saturday. She wanted the Board to be aware that there is a lot of
activity in and. out of the parking lot,.from both Aurora and Clinton
Streets, -which should. be taken into. consideration. •
Rosemary Centini, owner of Coddington Restaurant, expressed concern
for the tie-up and difficulty of getting to the top of South Hill,
and the length of time it takes for repair work to be done. She said
it affects her customers.
Resolution 'To C1`'os.e Public Hearing 3pylo_
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio.
RESOLVED, That the Public Hearing on condemnation of property at the
intersection of South Aurora and Prospect Streets is closed.
Carried Unanimously
Discussion followed on the floor. Board members asked .questions of
City Engineer Cox regarding traffic flow, condition of pavement, etc.
Resolution
By Comm. Varricchio:. Seconded by Comm. Walker
1111 WHEREAS, pursuant to -Article 2 of the Eminent -Domain Law the Board of
Public Works of the City of. Ithaca held a. public hearing on the 24th
day of March 1982 for the proposed condemnation of 1,740 square feet
of property at the corner of South Aurora Street and Prospect Street
in the City of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS; the said Board is required by law to make determinations and
findings;
BE IT RESOLVED, That the findings and determinations are hereby set
forth on Exhibit A entitled "Findings and Determinations Intersection
Improvement Project South Aurora and Prospect Streets," and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk is hereby directed to
publish a synopsis of said report as prepared by the City Attorney in
two successive issues of the Ithaca Journal.
Carried Unanimously
Prospect and Aurora Street Coiidernriation
;.City Attorney Tavelli reported that he receiveda decision from the
Supreme Court Judge on May..19,.1982, in which -he basically upheld. the
City's position that -they do;.in fact, have the -right to -condemn the
1700 sq. feet at Prospect and-.Aurora.Streets. It will.become.City
property as soon as he files theOrder and map with. the Court..
South Aurora/Prospect Streets Intersection Report
Comm. Gutenberger reported that the reconstruction project at this
intersection has experienced start-up delays and, therefore, it is
estimated that the completion of the project will not be realized
until after the first week in September. The Superintendent has met
with the S & F Committee and is taking the necessary steps to advise
the media, Chamber of Commerce and Ithaca College regarding the
continued construction duration. City Engineer Cox reported that it
is hoped the traffic will be back on the street by the 27th of August.
Comm. Stone suggested that information be given to all newspapers,
including the Ithacan, radio stations, etc., alerting the public of
the problem.
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Alderman Holman requested that signage be placed on E. State Street,
and possibly other entries to the City, to alert people.
.Comm. Gutenberger requested the addition of Item H concerning action
taken two weeks ago in Executive Committee in regard to condemnation of
property at Aurora.and Prospect Streets. it
No board member objected.
R.H.P. Property - South. Hill
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm, Walker
RESOLVED, That the City of Ithaca, through its Board of Public Works,
pay the sum of $7,924 to R.H.P., Inc. for the lands con.d.emnedat the
corner of S. Aurora Street and Prospect Street, and that the City of
Ithaca accept a deed from R.H.P., Inc. to said property and that the
pending condemnation proceeding be discontinued without cost.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Condemnation Proceedings -Prospect Street
City Attorney Tavelli reported that the condemnation proceedings are
over and he has received a signed and executed deed to be filed in
the County Clerk's Office. 7o/i3/5
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Route 96 Design Committee
Mayor Shaw gave an update of.the Route 96 DesignCommittee's meeting
the previous Friday at which time he learned from the NYSDoT
Commissioner that the projected time frame from now until the end of
special hearings will be approximately 23 1/2 months. He indicated he
is not pleased with the long delay. 4.1-Lf/O--
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Land Transfer --W. Clinton and Meadow Streets
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Walsh
WHEREAS, additional street right-of-way is required southwest of the
existing intersection of West Clinton and South Meadow Street in
order to rebuild and realign said intersection to increase safety and
decreasemotorist delays there,. and
WHEREAS, the owner of said property where the right-of-way .is required,
Cornell University, has shown a willingness to sell said property or
to exchange it for: the existing right-of-way which would no longer be
of use to the City of Ithaca when the realignment is completed, and
WHEREAS, the additional property. to be acquired and the additional
right-of-way which would become surplus are both shown on a map in
the City Engineer's office, entitled "West Clinton Street Relocation
R.O.W.. Taking Map" and dated February 9,.1982;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED, That the City Attorney be authorized
to negotiate with Cornell University for the acquisition of the
necessary property needed for the right-of-way (indicated as Parcel 1
on the map), and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That upon such acquisition the existing right-
of-way (indicated as Parcel 2 on the map) be declared as surplus and.
having no further public works value, and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Common Council be requested to dis-
pose of said surplus property, reserving any necessary rights to City -
owned utilities thereon.
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A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously.
West Clinton and Meadow Streets Improvement
Comm. Varricchio reported that as a part of the West Clinton a.nd..
Meadow Streets improvement, new curb and gutter will be constructed
on West Clinton Street from Meadow Street to the relief channel,
Board of Public Works regulations provide that where such curb and
gutter is to be newly constructed, that 50% of said cost shall be
assessed against the abutting property owners.
Resolution 51/0
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the Board of. Public Works establish a public hearing
date of June 9, 1982 at 4 p.m. in the Common Council_ Chambers to
inform abutting property owners and all other interested persons
about the project and to give those abutting owners who will be
assessed for 50% of the curb cost an opportunity to be heard on the
subject.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Clerk notify all affected
property owners accordingly.
Carried Unanimously
Curb and Gutter Assessments --N. Clinton Street
Resolution to Open Public Hearing
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider curb and gutter assess-
ments on W. Clinton Street be opened. i
Carried Unanimously orn. 7'
City Engineer Cox summarized the proposed project which includes moving
the intersection of W. Clinton and Meadow Streets away from the bridge,
which will allow the intersection to be signalized; and alleviate the
drainage problem in the area about which a number of complaints have
been received. He reported that the City had been able to. get an
additional 13 feet donated to them by Cornell University in the event
an island needs to be placed there at some time in the future.
Ted Grant, Jr., representing Ted Grant, Sr., his father, 7 Braeside
Drive, Homer, N. Y.., owner of Tallmadge Tire Company on West Clinton
Street, spoke to the hearing, objecting to the project and presenting
his objections. He maintained that adding curbs would not improve
safety, drainage (unless the owner incurred additional cost to drain
parking lot into street) or appearance (not in a residential area so
he feels unimportant). He did concur that it would increase property
values, and therefore increase taxes.
Mr. Grant asked if the Board would make a decision as a. result of the
public hearing. City Attorney explained that .the public hearing, which
is not required, was held for the input to the Board. After the project
is completed, another public hearing is required.
Mayor Shaw commented that the public hearing might result in a
resolution to consider authorizing the City Engineer to go ah.ea.d
in securing bids for the project.
City Engineer Cox explained that the curb would keep the water in the
street from draining onto the property owners which is a direct
advantage.
City Attorney.Tavelli advised that the 50 percent assessed to the
property owner is not discretionary --it is required by the City Charter;
however, it is discretionary that the Council may defer payment, allow-
ing it to be spread over five years.
Mayor Shaw reported that Dr. Reuben Weiner, a property owner invo1ved,
called him saying it was impossible for him to attend the hearing and
requesting delay until he could appear.
City Attorney Tavel:li reported that Cornell University has spoken with
the Asst. City Attorney expressing concern over the cost. They are
still negotiating on the land swap with the City.
Resolution to Close Public Hearing 4 I y10 -
By Comm. Cleveland: Seconded by Comm. Varricchio
RESOLVED, That the public hearing to consider curb and gutter assess-
ments on.W.•Clinton Street be closed.
Carried Unanimously
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Construction of Curbs and.Gutters
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by.Comm. Cleveland
WHEREAS, funds have been provided in the budget for .the realignment
of the intersection of West Clinton and South Meadow Streets and the
reconstruction of West Clinton Street from South Meadow Street to the
Relief Channel, and
WHEREAS, construction Of curbs and gutters is necessary to do a. proper
job and to help relieve some long standing drainage problems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BRE. IT RESOLVED, That this Board directs the construction
of curb and gutter on West Clinton Street from South Meadow—Street
westerly to the Flood Relief Channel in accordance with plans and
specifications developed by the City Engineer, and that 50a of the
cost thereof be assessed against abutting. property owners as provided
by law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Department of. Public Work's: be.
authorized to receive bids for said project.
Discussion followed on the floor and it was decided that in the best
interests of all parties involved, that the motion be tabled for two
weeks for further negotiations with Cornell University, as well as
giving time to land owners to present their views.
Resolution
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the motion to authorize the construction of curbs and.
gutters on West Clinton Street from South Meadow Street westerly to
the Flood Relief Channel be tabled for a periodof two weeks to allow
time for further negotiations.
Carried Unanimously
Acquisition of Land
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That thisBoardof Public_ Works request Common Council's approval to
purchase_ the necessary land for a right-of-way for the construction of the West
Clinton Street Improvement Project: by making available the surplus existing
right-of-way to the property owner, plus a purchaseprice not to exceed: $3,500.
Carried. Unanimously
Executive Session
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That the Board convene in Executive Session at the end of the meeting to
discuss negotiations with Cornell University for purchase of a piece. of property.
Carried Unanimously
Mayor Shaw'reported on negotiations with U -Fair who have.agreed to the
terms of .the offer made .thein by the City to .buy a. strip. ,of land for
an:exchange plus $3,500. -Attorneys for both sides. are working on the
matter:and Cornell University is preparing'the deed for the land. ilal�1
Comm. Stone asked about the.agreement with. Cornell University regarding
the land on Meadow Street; Mayor Shaw responded that negotiations •
covered the. value of the land plus a dollar amount. 1)..;N
Intersection West Clinton and South Meadow Streets
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, funds have been provided in the budget for the realignment of the
intersection of West Clinton and South Meadow Streets and the reconstruction of
West Clinton Street from South Meadow Streetto the Relief Channel, and
UREAS, construction of curbs and gutters is necessary to do a proper job and
tohelp relieve some long-standing drainage problems;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That this Board direct the construct.j on of curb
and gutter on West Clinton Street from South Meadow Street westerly -to the Flood
Relief Channel in accordance: with plans and specifications developed by the City
Engineer, and that 50% of the cost thereof be assessedagainst abutting property
ownwers as .provided by law, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Department of Public Works be authorized to
receive bids for said project.
Carried. Unanimously
Executive 'Session
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Comm. Walker /4/D
RESOLVED, That the Board adjourn into Executive Session at the end
of the meeting to discuss W.'Clinton Street acquisition.
• Carried Unanimously
Resolution
By Comm. Schickel: .Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, The Board authorizes City Attorney Tavelli to continue
negotiations with Cornell University for the acquisition of lands for
a right-of-way in regard to the W. Clinton Street relocation project,
and IP/10-
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Attorney is authorized to
negotiate for said lands in consideration of a -dollar amount up to
$3,500 and exchange of portions of the existing right-of-way lands
presently owned by the City.
Carried Unanimously
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Spring Pick-up Week410 Comm. Walsh
By Comm. Varricchlo: Seconded by
RESOLVED, That the week ofttime thedepartment May 0through
rbee willpick
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"Spring Pick-up Week" at whichh
house-
hold refuse not normally accepted in regular weekly
ashdcosllectiois.
Items to be placed in' this collection must be prepared
accordance with the department's regulations for special household
refuse pick-up.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Scavenging Regulation/
By Comm. Schickel: Seconded by Co7m. Cleveland Z% �/'
RESOLVED, That Section 272.10 of the Board of Public Works Regulations
pertaining to trash removal be deleted from the
Regulatnitions.
Carously
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:—Designation of "Fall Pickup Week"
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone %��J-%��
RESOLVED, That the week of October 18 through October 22, 1982.be
designated as "Fall Pickup Week" in the City of Ithaca, at which.
time the department will pick up items of household refuse not
normally accepted in the regular weekly trash collections. This
pickup will take place on the same day as the householder's
regularly scheduled trash pickup. Items placed in this special
collection must be prepared and set out in accordance with the
department's regulations for special household refuse pickup.
Carried Unanimously
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NYSE&G Contract --Street Lighting
Comm. Varricchio reported that in a letter to Mayor Bordoni, dated
February 9, 1981, Paul Komar, former general manager of the Ithaca
area NYS Electric & Gas Corp., presented a street lighting resume
and proposed contract for the City street lighting service. In the
past, the NYSE&G Corp. contracted individually with the various
villages, city and towns, but now have a single tariff for street
lighting services. This tariff became effective on November 1, 1981
and increased the City of Ithaca's lighting rates about 12%.
Resolution gigl'
By Comm. Varricchio: Seconded by Comm. Cleveland
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign the request for the
NYSE&G Corp. to .supply the City with street lighting services as
presented by the NYSE&G Corp.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to sign the
schedule of facilities form presented by the NYSE&G Corp. which
establishes the rates. for street lighting services supplied to the
City by the corporation. This.is a five-year contract unless it is
terminated by either party on 120 days' notice, or unless the NYSE$G
Corp. files with the Public Service Commission of the State of New
York, tariff rates covering the services provided by this contract.
The contract provides for an approximate 12% increase for street
lighting service.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
Carried Unanimously
Street Lighting Services
By Comm. Gutenberger: .Seconded by Comm. Stone »i 410
RESOLVED, That the Mayor be authorized to enter into a contract with
the NYS Electric & Gas Corp. which establishes the rates for street
lighting service supplied to the City by. NYSEU for 1982, in accordance
with the recommendations of the City Attorney.
Carried. Unanimously
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Use of Pesticide Sevin
Daniel Hoffman, 607 N. Tioga Street, Sth Ward Alderman., expressed concernthat the city
is spraying Pesticide.'SeVin7 for gypsy. moth infestation. Hefelt -there should have
been a greater effort made to notify. the public prior to the spraying, and believes
this is an important policy decision which should have been discussed.in public
beforeaction was taken. It has been a controversial issue in the county for thepast.
five years, and hethinks the city should have been more sensitive to the issue before
acting.
Mr. Hoffman asked twoquestions: Should the City be spraying? How should that
decision be made and communicated: /a3I
Mr. Hoffman said he hopes the Board will find out whether -it has a, specific policy
on the use of this type of chemical and notification of the public and... examine this
policy to --=see if _it: is adequate and invite public comment on the policy and. this specific
case.
Mayor Shaw referred the item concerning use of chemicals to the Streets, racilitiies,
Parks and Refuse Committee..
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Forest Home Drive
Mayor Shaw discussed ownership and maintenance of Forest.Home Drive --
the road is in bad state of disrepair. The City Attorney and City
Engineer are researching the matter to try to discover who legally
owns the -road but their work is not completed. 7/#/g/a-
The Board gave permission to the Mayor.to sign an agreement with
Cornell University for signs and repair of the road in conjunction
with Cornell. The City Attorney will continue his research to determine
legal responsibility for the road.
Forest Home Drive
Acting Liaison Clynes asked for an update on the Forest Home Drive road
problem. Mayor Shaw responded that he had authorized spending one-
half of the cost ($650) of repairing the road after executing a
contract with -Cornell University. The City Attorney and Cornell 44° -
University legal staff will continue the investigation of ownership
of the road. Supt. Kinsella requested participation in the talks.
Forest Home Drive ���/��
Acting Liaison Clynes asked if anything has been. resolved concerning
ownership of Forest Home Drive. Mayor .Shaw asked City Attorney Tavelli
to give an update on the subject. City Attorney Tavelli responded.
that there should be a legal memo to the Mayor. by next week.. He said
his research has been completed and he is going over it an.d will give
his opinion as to where ownership rests Y ?'/L, )
Forest Home Drive Ownership
City Attorney Tavelli reported that he has supplied the Mayor, City
Engineer and Supt. of Public Works with a memo (8 pages) of his legal
findings in respect to Forest Home Drive. The road goes back to 1812.
He reported that it is his legal opinion and recommendation that the
Forest Home Drive is nota Citystreet; the City has no obligation
to maintain it; as to what it is, obviously it is a private right-of-
way of some kind. 43/0.
Copies of the memo are available. from the City Attorney, Mayor or
Supt. of Public Works.
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Request for Payment --E. E. Root & Sons, Inc.
By Comm. Brown: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That a payment requisition. from E. E. Root & Sons, Inc.
for services in connection with the South. Aurora/Prospect Street
intersection, be approved in the amount of $50,645.72.
Discussion followed on the floor. City Engineer Cox reported that the
contractor had requested an extension of 45 days which had not been
granted. The work is behind schedule and he felt that something less
might be granted.
Mayor Shaw requested a report by the August llth meeting of the Board
on the status of . the project. + 5� j ��.
A vote on the resolution resulted .as followsCarried Unanimously
Request for Payment--E.E. Root Co.
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That payment requisition from E.E. Root Co. for services
performed in connection with the Aurora/Prospect Street project in
the amount of $90,000 be approved. Carried Unanimously
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Payment requisition--E.E. Root & Sons, Inc.
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Sturtevant 9/d; -/rd -
RESOLVED, That a payment requisition (final) from E.E. Root & Sons,
Inc. for the reconstruction of the South Aurora and Prospect Streets
intersection, be approved in the amount of $43,447.31, contingent upon
the Common Council appropriating the additional $31,000 requested-,
and that the City Chamberlain be authorized to make immediate payment
toward this bill to the extent that existing funds allow.
Carried Unanimously
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Request for Payment--Fratto Construction
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Walker
RESOLVED, That a payment requisition from Fratto Construction for the
South Aurora Street Widening, in the amount of $72,664.14, be approved.
Carried Unanimously \
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Requisition for Payment--Fratto Construction, Inc.
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That payment requisition No. 2 from Fratto Construction, Inc.
for services performed in connection with the widening of South Aurora
Street, be approved in the amount of $30,000.00. '6/7/1 7'
Carried Unanimously
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Invoice--Fratto Construction Company
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Brown
RESOLVED, That a bill from Fratto Construction Company (final) for
services in connection with the widening of Aurora Street be approved
for payment in the amount of $4,070.42.
Carried Unanimously A
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Mayor Shaw called attention to a letter to the Board dated August 3,
1982, from Mr. Augustus Baldini for additional street lights in the
vicinity of 515 Chestnut Street. He referred the matter to the
Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee.
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Street Lights on Chestnut Street
Comm. Gutenberger reported that a request has been received for the
installation of a street light on Chestnut Street. The DPW is
conducting a survey of street lights and other energy related matters.
Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Schickel
RESOLVED, That the request for a street light on. Chestnut Street be
denied at this time.
Discussion followed on the floor.
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows:
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Carried Unanimously
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Comm. Gutenberger spoke regarding oil and stoning of streets.
Accumulation of stones in curbs creates a problem with storm drains.
Supt. Kinsella responded. 0///fA
J. Dougherty will report to the Streets, Facilities, Parks & Refuse
Committee regarding the problem.
Oiling and Stoning Procedures
Asst. to Supt. Dougherty reported receiving complaints over the past
few years about theoilingand stoning procedures of the City and
gave a brief background of the procedures.
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Letter from Tompkins County Department of Social Services
Acting Liaison Clynes read the following letter to the Board;
"September 15, 1982
Ms. Margaret Clynes
Alderman First Ward
City Hall
Dear Ms. Clynes:
With the realization that a number of new sites.are being designated
within the city forcurb cuts, I. would like to make you aware of a
specific situation where such construction would serve to provide a
particular individual with a.freedom of movement she currently is
denied.
Michelle Swansbrough'is a young woman with two very young children,
who suffers from :(facioscapulohumeral) muscular dystrophy.
The weakness of her musculature necessitates her being. confined to
a wheelchair for both balance and mobility. Due to her condition,
limited..mobility, and the necessity of caring for a.4;1/2 year old
and a 2 year old daughter, her husband is unable . to: work... 116:must
be home to take the children out, to do the grocery shopping,- and
any other transporting; she cannot negotiate a vertical obstacle
between sidewalk and street. The Swansbroughs live .on.the east side
of Meadow. Street, between South -Street and Wood .Street. Were . there .
to be a curb cut at both, or even one corner,she would gain access to
Tops Market and Carl's. Drugs; so she could shop for the family's
groceries and pharmaceuticals. :Sh.e would also have .better 'access to
the park nearby, where she..could take part in her children's recrea-
tion, instead of having that family activitylimited to her husband
alone.
Curb cuts, in this instance, would -do much to free this family from
its physically -imposed barriers and isolation and provide the parents
the much needed flexibility to, more effectively cope with. having two
children in a household where -one parent is physically handicapped.
I.would greatly appreciate.yourattention to this matter. It is an
instance where we, as a community, can help a family help themselves,.
If you have any further questions, I may be reached at 274-53.95.
Sincerely,
Laine Tammer
Caseworker Preventive Unit
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cc: Linda Chupp - Southern Tier MDscular.Dystrophy-Assoc.
John F Michelle Swansbrough .
Donald Kinsella - Supervisor of Public Works.
Raymond Schlather. - Alderman First Ward"
Curb Cut Request on S. Meadow Street
Comm. Gutenberger reported that the. Committee met and discussed the
request once. In doing so numerous other questions came up which
they did not discuss or resolve so there will be another meeting on
it /0//3 /0.
Regarding the concern of curb cuts in a high-speed area where there
are no 'sidewalks, such as at Tops, Comm. Gutenberger questions if
it would be advisable to have curb cuts, and commented that the
Department of Social Services should be contacted about this request.
Discussion followed on the floor.
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Commitment to Recycling
Acting Liaison Clynes reported that the Common Council had unanimously
passed a resolution asking the Department of Public Works and Conser-
vation Advisory Council to work with the Recycling Task Force to
prepare recommendation for comprehensive cost-effective City-wide..
recycling program in time for inclusion in the Capital and Operating
Budget for 1984. /4/23/8a-
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Violation #1- Early Placement of Garbage
Atty. Michael J. Pichel appeared before the Board on behalf on Moshe and Dalia.Pelli,
owners of a multiple residence at 318. E. Seneca Street, who received two notices of
$25 charges for early placement of garbage. The owners do not live at 318 E. Seneca
St., but hire a man to put the garbage out for the residents. They claim that the
garbage was not put out by anyone at the residence.
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.The complaint was referred to the Streets, Facilities, Parks & Refuse Committee for
review.
Mayor Shaw reported thatMrs. Anthony DeSantis, 215 Dryden Road., called him
regarding receipt of .a bill for $25.00 for sanitation violation #1 -early placement
of garbage at 215 Dryden Road. Mrs.`peSantis, owner and resident of a multiple
residence, claims to have been unaware of the city's ordinance,and was in the
hospital at the time the violation occurred. Mayor Shaw asked if theBoard has a
formal procedure for waiving charges in cases such as this. /61/4,
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Discussion followed on the floor. Mayor Shaw referred the item to the Streets,
Facilities,. Parks F Refuse Committee.
Request for Expungenient of Charges --318 E Seneca Street
Comm. Gutenberger reported that the Superintendent has reviewed the
matter of charges against property owners of 318 E. Seneca Street for
early placement of trash. He has been informed by staff that in the
past there have been numerous violations, sometimes twice a week, of
trash being placed out early for pickup. Specifically, after publica-
tion of the regulations in November of 1981 for institution of the
special service charge, the property owners received special pickups
and were invoiced on. December 3 and 14, 1982. The owners were
contacted by telephone on May 2, 1982, to notify them of an existing
violation and subsequently there have been two violations of this
regulation.
Resolution ///,offf)`.
By Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded by Comm. Stone
WHEREAS, there are at least five recorded violations at 318 E. Seneca
Street, some prior to the enactment of the current trash pickup regula-
tions, and the remainder following this enactment, and
WHEREAS, efforts tonotify the owners directly of continuing violations
have been made, and
WHEREAS, the property owners of 318 E. Seneca Street are receiving a
special service for which they are being charged; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the property owners of 318 E. Seneca Street be notified
by the Superintendent that these special charges will remain in effect
and are payable to the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
Garbage Pickup
Comm. Schickel called attention to a letter received by the Board
from a resident in Collegetown requesting an appointment to discuss
the policy of billing for refuse violations. The letter was referred
to the Streets, Facilities, Parks and Refuse Committee for review of
procedure of handling complaints. AP/r/7)-
Request for Expungement of Charges --215 Dryden Road
Comm. Gutenberger reported that the Superintendent has investigated
the request for voiding service charges sent to the owner of property
at 215 Dryden. Road for violation of early trash pickup regulations.
Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: 'Seconded by Comm. Stone
WHEREAS, records indicate that early placement of trash
Road occurred on 3/19; 4/15; 7/28; and 9/22/82, and
WHEREAS, the property owner received a specialservice for which she
is being charged; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, Thatthe property owner of 215 Dryden Road be notified by
the Superintendent that thesespecial charges will remain in effect
and are payable to the City of Ithaca.
Carried Unanimously
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at 215 Dryden
Service -Charge --Frederick J. Rolfe
Comm. Gutenberger reported a complaint previously received from Mr.
Frederick J. Rolfe, owner of property at 114 College. Avenue. "Review
of the`. records showat least nine (9) previous incidents of early
placement of refuse some of which have resulted in trash strewn over
the immediate area.
Resolution
By Comm. Gutenberger: .Seconded by'Comm. Schickel
WHEREAS, a review of the complaint of. Mr. Frederick J. Rolfe, owner
of property at 114 College Ave. regarding sanitation service"charges.
dated 12/15/81 has been completed, and
WHEREAS, records indicate a repeated pattern of early placement; now
therefore, be it
RESOLVED,. That this Board hereby reaffirm the service charges rendered
and directs the Superintendent: to communicate to Mr. Rolfe this
decision.
Discussion followed on the floor,
A vote on the resolution resulted as follows;
Carried Unanimously
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Guardrail and Retaining Wall --127 Prospect Street
Comm. Gutenberger read the following letter to the Board:
"December 6, 1982
Dear John:
I am asking your help with the Board of Public Works for two concerns
I have regarding my property at 127 Prospect Street, Ithaca, New York.
The major concern is for my family's welfare. This has been threatened
by the removal of the guardrail along the west side of the 300 block
of South Aurora Street during this summer's capital works project. I
noted that guardrails were replaced at the top of Aurora Street, but I
fee -1 it more critical that with the heavy traffic and the hill's
steepness between the curb and my house at Prospect $ Aurora, that
.the guardrails be replaced on this block.
My other concern is that the city rebuild the stone retaining wall in
front of my house that was destroyed when the sidewalk work was being
done (twice -Summer of 81 and 82). I went before the board concerning
this and also wrote a letter to Mayor Shaw to no apparent avail. I
feel with all the dirt and sacrifice I suffered this summer while the
project was in process that at least this wall could be restored to
A #1 condition before any sidewalk assessment is billed to me.
Very truly yours,
Richard T. Morrison Jr.
cc: City Attorney - P. Tavelli
D. Kinsella"
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The letter was referred to Supt. Kinsella and .the Streets, Facilities,
Parks and Refuse Committee.
Guardrail and Retaining Wall --127 Prospect Street
Comm. Gutenberger reported that the referral of the letter from
Richard T. Morrison, Jr. which was read at the December 8th meeting
of the Board is still being worked on by the committee. iapO.
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Floral Avenue
Comm. Gutenberger reported that design of the reconstruction of Floral
Avenue is underway. It is necessary to expedite the field surveys to
obtain base maps which will be used in the layout, design and con-
struction of the project. A proposal for providing the surveying
services has been requested and received from T.G. Miller Associates,
P.C., to provide these surveying services in the amount of $10,500.00.
Resolution
By.Comm. Gutenberger: Seconded -by Comm. Walker
WHEREAS, the streets and Facilities Committee has received a recom-
mendation from the Superintendent of Public Works to retain surveying
contractual services, and •. .
WHEREAS, a proposal has been received from T.G. Miller Associates, P.C.
in the amount of $10,500.00 to provide thenecessary maps, data and
topographical details; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Superintendent is hereby authorized to accept and
sign said proposal on or after January 1, 1983.
Carried Unanimously
Report of Action on left -over 1981 items: Culligan's request re salting, leaf
removal, shruberry; street lighting Westmount Drive and street lighting
contract
Street Salting Practices - Carolyn Peterson -110 Dey St. complaint; Supt.
to take road salting under advisement
1982 Paving Program and plans to remove brick on East State St. and replace
with asphalt
S. Aurora St./Prospect St. improvement - BPW approval of project and
commence condemnation proceedings against RHP,Inc. for parcel of property
needed, and schedule public hearing.
Brindley St. - Conrail payment re right-of-way and dismantling �r(ail�r�oad bridges
(,2 6 AD /o1 J ' " r a)
Rt. 96 - Mayor reported on Design Committee meeting
W.Clinton/S.Meadow St. - Negotiations of acquisition for necessary right-of-way
to rebuild and realign intersection ; Public Hearing re improvement project;
Spring Pickup Week Designated Scayenging BPW regulation deleted
Street Lighting Contract and establishment of rates form to be signed by Mayor
W.Clinton/S.Meadow St. - Construction Curb & Gutter and Assessements
S.Aurora St. Detours and traffic problems Hudson St. (See P/T-pg. 15)
Spraying, use of pesticide Sevin, and notification of public - BPW to find
out whether City has policy on these items
Forest Home Drive - Permission given to repair road while research continues
for legal responsibility for road.
E.E. Root & Sons, Inc.7 - Payment request So.Aurora/Prospect St,
Fratto Construction
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So. Aurora St. Widening
intersection
Street Lights - Request for additional lights Mr. Augustus Baldini
Problem re oil and stoning of streets
Fall Pickup Week Designated
S. Aurora St. Construction Contracts Cost overruns (See Finance pg, 4)
S. Meadow St. (bet. South & Wood Sts.) - request for curb cuts by Tomp. Co. Dept.
of Social services on behalf of Michelle Swansbrough
Recycling Task Force DPW & CAC to work together on recommendations for a
cost-effective recycling program
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Prospect St. -Complaint R. Morrison request replacement of guard rails and
rebuilding retaining wall
Floral Ave. Project - Supt. authorized to sign proposal..w/T.G. Miller Assoc.
for design of reconstruction.
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