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COMMERCIAL STREET: The Supt. reported that the Byway Holding Corporation had requested
the development of Commercial Street which leads westerly and southwesterly from the
300 block of Elmira Road and is on land dedicated to the City by Russell Marion. The
° ,,road has been approved as a public street by the Planning Board. Water and sewer mains
;H were installed in the street by agreement with Marion.
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RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proueed with the development of
Commercial Street to the extent that funds and time are available. Carried.
COMMERCIAL STREET: The Supt. reported that Century expected to open its new store on
Commercial Street on August 15th.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that a deed of dedication of the bed of Commercial Street from Russell I. Marion,"
dated February 9, 1966, be accepted:, and that Commercial Street be laid out as a public
highway as described in said deed. Carried.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct Commercial Street between
Elmira Road and station 4-40. Carried.
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STREET LIGHTING REPORT: Comm. Ewanicki reported that NYS Electric & Gas Corp. had
started its work on the installation of the 1970 street lighting program in the north-
east area of the city and would continue as rapidly as weather permits. 1/1 7/7/
STREET LIGHTING: Mr. James Turner presented and reviewed two proposals by the N.Y.S.
Electric and Gas Corporation for an improved street lighting program for the downtown
or central business district. One proposal included the installation of 103 - 52,000
lumen mercury vapor lamps at an estimated increase in cost of $25,914.08 which includes
installation, underground facility charge at 15% of installed cost, and credit for removal
of existing incandescent system. The other proposal included the installation of 103 -
46,000 lumen sodium lamps at an estimated increased cost of $21,588.08.
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By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESOLVED, that the proposals be referred to the Highway Committee for further study and
report. Carried.
Upon inquiry by Comm. Putney about the Christmas lighting, Supt. Dingman reported that
when work on installation of the lights has been completed the lights would be turned
on from the Friday after Thanksgiving until the Tuesday after New Year's Day.
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STREET LIGHTING PROPOSAL: The Supt. reported he and members of the Board had inspected
a street lighting installation in Auburn with sodium lamps and were impressed with its
quality and general appearance. He felt it might be wise if the city owned the lightilibu. z'f
poles instead of the Company and if so then consideration should be given to the use of
concrete poles rather than the spun -aluminum ones. In view of this he felt the proposals
presented by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. at the last meeting needed some further study.
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SHOW STORM: It was moved by Comm. Leary, seconded by Comm. Golder and carried that the
�;-`,Department of Publuc Works and its employees be highly commended for the fine efficient
`manner in which snow removal operations were completed during the recent heavy snow
storm.
Supt. Dingman reported that total snow removal cost to date, excluding the current week,
had amounted to $71,000.00 as compared with a tentative budget of $65,000.00. He esti-
mated total costs to include the fall months of 1971 might run as high as $100,000.00
and that the Council would be required to increase the tentative budget for this purpose
before its final adoption in May. 3,00/7/
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WARREN a RICHARDS PLACE- MCPHERSON DEVELOPMENT: The Supt. reviewed a request received
from Andrew McPherson for the City to provide certain municipal services to his develop-
ment on West Hill along Warren Place and Richards Place.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. -Golder
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the installation of water
and sewer utilities, the construction of drainage, the gravel basing and the surface
treatment of Warren Place and Richards Place Extensions in the proposed McPherson sub-
division on West Hill when thefollowing conditions have been met:
a) The map shall have been approved as a preliminary subdivision map by the
City Planning Board.
b) The map shall have been approved as to water and sewer by the Water and
Sewer Division of the department.
c) The map shall have been approved as to storm drains, street grades, street
alignment, and design by the Engineering Division of the department.
d) It shall have been approved as to water and sewer utilities by the Tompkins
County Health department.
e) Mr. McPherson shall have delivered to the City satisfactory agreements
to convey the bed of the streets as shown on the plan.
f)Mr. McPherson shall have
roughgraded the streets to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer, conveyed the title in the bed of the streets, surveyed
and monumented the streets, and filed a plan or as an alternative, posted
a Bond in sufficient amount to guarantee his performance on these items.
g) Mr. McPherson shall have deposited with the City $26,000 to cover the cost
of installation of sanitary sewers and storm drainage as called for on the
plan.
Carried
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TOMPKINS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS' REQUEST: The Supt. reported that the Mayor had received)
a petition from Tompkins County Senior Citizens to have the Board study the need of
four-way walk lights for certain downtown intersections.
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the petition received from Senior Citizens Council be referred to the
Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report.
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Carried.
GARBAGE CANS - ORDINANCE: Comm. Leary reported that a recommendation received by the
A Charter & Ordinance Committee of the Council from the Mayor asking that an ordinance
(V be enacted which would require that garbage cans visible to the public be enclosed in
a suitable storage compartment, has been referred to the Board for its consideration.
It was moved by Comm. Leary, seconded by Comm. Golder and carried that the matter be
referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. 3`/,0/?/ Carried.
GARBAGE CAN ENCLOSURES: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Common Council be advised
as follows with respect to an ordinance providing that refuse containers on the
owners' premises be kept out of sight of the public:
1. The principal concern of thedepartment is with the neat, orderly, and
facile collection of refuse.
2. The department normally is concerned only with refuse containers which
have been placed on the street for refuse collection day and which must
be removed by the owner within 24 hours :' col. lection.
3. The department will enter a premises having a large, clear, drive area,in
which the packer can maneuver to pick up refuse containers which are placed
within 12 feet of the nearest approach of the packer tailgate.
4. That enclosures for refuse containers which must be entered by department
employees must have a clear height of not less than 7 feet; must have no
doors; must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition; must have adequate,
natural light and ventilation.
5. The Building Commissioner's office must enforce existingVregulations dealing
with the location and type of construction of any enclosures. If the
committee intends to approve enclosures in locations which are not now
legal within the zoning law, or of a structural type not presently covered
by the building code, changes in these ordinances must be made.
Carried"
GARBAGE CANS: Supt. Dingman called attention to the fact that 40 to 60 trash cans
were being picked up and destroyed each week because they violated the regulation
which requires that trash cans be removed from the streets the same day on which the
collection is made.
Attorney Weinstein entered at this point in the proceedings.
GARBAGE COLLECTION: The Supt. called attention to the fact that the official time for
garbage and trash collection in residential areas started at 5:30 a.m. and that the City
cannot make call-backs if residents fail to have their refuse at the curbs on time. Pec
TELEPHONE BOOTHS: Mr. Charles Lewis and Mr. Richard Webber, representatives from N. Y.
Telephone Company, explained a company proposal to install public telephones throughout
the city at locations on city streets or city properties to be approved by both the city
and the Telephone Company. He stated the telephones would be installed at no expense to
the city and that a yield in commissions to the city would amount to 10% on 50¢/per day
collection tip to 20% on $2.00 per day. 3 /L �/7/
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Highway, Building & Grounds Committees and
City Attorney for study and report. Carried.
SIDEWALK REPAIRS: The Supt. reported he had notified approximately40
that their sidewalks were property owners
June 24, 1971. defective and should be repaired or replaced on or before
11111, By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Leary 3i2ri 7i
4a/RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 5-32 of the City Charter (as codified), the City Clerk
be directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board at 4:00 p.m., on
Wednesday, June 23, 1971, at which time property owners who have been served with final
sidewalk notices will be afforded an opportunity to be heard.
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SIDEWALKS: The Supt. announced a public hearing on sidewalk construction had been scheduled
for the Board's next meeting.
BENCHES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: Alderman Spano reported the Council had received a request
Ocifit for installation of benches for the use of Senior Citizens at downtown street locations
and had referred the request to the Board for its consideration.
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder .3l/2 //7/
referredHighway be to the Hi hwa, Committee for 'Stidy and report.
RESOLVED, that the request
Carried.
,\( BENCHES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS: The Clerk read a petition signed
Golden Age Club, requesting that benches beplaced at by twenty membersl of the
elderly citizens, various bus stops as a help to
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RESOLVED, that the petition for benches at bus stops be referred � to the Building and
Grounds and the Highway Com
jointstudy andreport. Carried.
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�� WEST BUFFALO STREET: Engineer Schlieder reported work was progressing on the extension
of West Buffalo to State Street and predicted it would be open to vehicular traffic soon.
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LINDEN AVENUE BLOCK PARTY: Mr. Stewart Silinsky, 210 Linden Avenue, appeared before
the Board and requested permission to hold a block party on Linden Avenue from 4:00
until 10:00 p.m. on Friday, April 16. He submitted a petition signed by 87 residents
of this street who were in favor of such a party.f the
The Superintendent and the City attorney
expressed
streets werepintended forosition to utheomovement
street for such a party. Mr. Dingman felt
of traffic for the benefit of all rather than for neighborhood use of a few. He sug-
gested other areas, such asStewart Park, Belle Sherman School area or Cass Park, could
be made available for such an outdoor party. Mr. Weinstein objected since the party
was not beingsponsored by a recognized group but rather by an individual less than 21
years of age. He felt that if the city did decide to grant such permission it should
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protect the cityyagainstnsurance anywith a damage todpersonssorcproperty that mightd rein to r result therefrom.
protect the city
C By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the permission be granted on the condition that Mr. Silinsky secure
approval of both the Police Department and the Fire Department; and provided that he
furnish evidence of public liability with limits of $100,000.00 • minimum and
$300,000.00 maximum and property damage in an amount of $25,000.00 including a hold
harmless clause, to be approved by the City Attorney.
Both the Superintendent and the City Attorney again registered their opposition to
granting the permission requested.
AYES: 2 - Downing, Putney Motion Defeated
NAYS: 4 - McGee, Leary, Golder, Ewanicki.
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ROUTE 13 TRAFFIC LIGHT: The Supt. read a letter he had received from New York State -'
Department of Transportation advising that traffic counts at the intersection of West e
Clinton $ Route 13; south of the bridge, did not warrant traffic light as this location
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STEVE .GRAHLING-TOWING CHARGES: The Clerk read a letter from Steven Grahling requesting
_ !reimbursement for towing charges in the amount of $15.90 which he had paid when his
• 'car was towed away on the night of February 16, during snow removal operations by City
forces. He claimed snow removal signs were not posted 24 hours in advance. Attorney
l',Weinstein ruled that the Superintendent had the right to determine cases of emergency
and to tow away cars during an emergency; that he acted under his authority in this
!case and unless a Court decided otherwise this claim should not be paid. To do
otherwise would remove the Superintendent's authority, he concluded.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Steven Grahling's request for reimbursement of towing charges
the night of February 16, 1971, be denied.
il AYES: 51
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NAYS: 1 - Downing_ Cr"—
incurred on
Carried
PIER ROAD: The Supt. reported that Johnsons Boatyard had requested that Pier Road
be opened as a City Street, westerly from the intersection of Willow Avenue to a point
"just beyond" the Golf Course club house.
kBy Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the request of Johnson's Boat Yard and Marina be referred to the
Highway Committee for recommendation. Carried
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PIER ROAD: Supt. Dingman presented and reviewed a proposal for the improvement and desig-
nation of Pier Road as a public street from Willow Avenue westerly to private land. It
included the construction of a sewer line to serve a portion of the Marina property and
the Newman Golf Club Houses as well as improvement of the water distribution in the area.
It also included a 1+0 -car parking area for patrons of the golf course. It was moved and
carried that the proposal be referred to the highway Committee for study and report.
CLIFF STREET: The Clerk read a letter from James D. Parkes, 105 Williams Glen Road, I
calling attention to another accident on Cliff Street which resulted in a runaway car I
landing in front of his door causing extensive damage to two cars parked in his yard.
He asked that the. City install a guard rail' all the way down Cliff Street from the City
line to Williams Glen Road.
By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Mr. Parkes' request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report.
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Carried
SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent bekutaurin�ato whichstimelhomeoi,mersweek
may placeof May oaththeJh
14 as the City's spring "pick-up"wee
curb for removal all items of ordinahousehold
berefuse
made onwhich
they,same day ould not of theweekcollected
in normal weekly collections. Collectionsfid, y o�
that collection normally occurs in that section of. the City Ce�� Carried
KEEP AFRICA BEAUTIFUL:
expressing the thanks of
Jackson, city employees,
Beautiful" parade on May
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The Supt. reported receipt of a letter from Mrs. Richard Daley,
the Ithaca Women's Club to Floyd Maine, Lloyd Irvin, and James
who had volunteered to drive city trucks in the "Keep America
2, 1971. m,_< , c�
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CLEAN-UP WEEK: The Supt. presented and reviewed regulations of the quantity, size, weight
and kinds of refuse for pick-up by city forces during "Fall Clean -Up Week." His presen-
tation was accepted and approved.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing
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RESOLVED, that the week of October 18 through 22, inclusive, be designated as fall clean-up
week in the City, at which time householders will be invited to place for removal, items
of household refuse which would not normally be picked up in the weekly collection, and
which shall conform to the Superintendent's regulations regarding this matter.
Carried.
FOURTH STREET: Comm. Downing recommended the discontinuance of a portion of Fourth Street'
as a public street as requested by the Ithaca Housing Authority and agreed upon by the
Board on May 10, 1967. •��V
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise public hearing
on the closing of Fourth Street, from a point 10 feet north of the northerly line of
Morris Avenue to the southerly line of Hancock Street, as required by Sec. 5-30 of the
Charter, as codified; and that said hearing be held at the next meeting of the Boardeo
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May 26, 1971.
FOURTH STREET CLOSING: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing advertised for this time to
hear anyone interested in a proposal to close Fourth Street, between Norris Avenue and
Hancock Street, as a public street as requested by the Ithaca Housing Authority.
No one appeared to be heard on the subject.
By Conus. McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing Y1
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RESOLVED, that the hearing be closed. Carried.
Supt. Dingman reported the Board had taken action on May 10, 1967. agreeing to close this
portion of Fourth Street and convey the area to the Ithaca Housing Authority for its use
in connection with its Housing Project in this area. He noted the Authority intended to
construct drainage and a parking lot in the area.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Dowinig
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on a propoasl to close a portion of
Fourth Street as a public street.
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec. 5-30 of the City Charter, as codified,
the Board hereby approves the closing and discontinuance of Fourth Street, from a point 10
feet north of the northerly line of Morris Avenue to the southerly line of Hancock Street,
as a public street; and that the Superintendent be authorized to take the necessary steps
to implement this action, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to convey the bed of Fourth
Street, from a point 10 feet north of the northerly line of Morris Avenue and the southerly
line of Hancock Street, to the Ithaca Housing Authority with a reservation providing for
the continued use of this land by the City as an easement for the operation and maintenance,
of its water and sewer utilities and for the operation and maintenance of drainage lines.
Carried.
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BICYCLE RACE: Andrew Anderson and Andree Hollander, two Cornell students, appeared
and asked permission to hold a bicycle race on certain streets on May 16 with the net
proceeds being donated to the local United Fund. After some discussion their request
was referred to the Highway Committee and City Attorney with power. Cr:j---
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BICYCLE RACE: Comm. Ewanicki reported that the route of the bicycle race proposed at
the last meeting had been changed to start at College Avenue thence to Cornell Campus,
through streets in the Village of Cayuga Heights, return across Thurston Avenue bridge,
thence to Oak Avenue and return to starting point. He noted the race would start at
2:00 p.m. on May 16th.
By Comm Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing
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RESOLVED, that the Board approves the event providing that t e sponsors furnish the
City withroof of public liability insurance, including a hold harmless clause, in
limits of $100 ,000.00 to $300,000.00; and provided further that they work out all related
details with the Police Department, Tompkins County Sheriff and Cornell Safety Division.
Carried.
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JENNIE CORNISH .DEED: Attorney Weinstein presented a deed of correction tothe
Street
Jennie Cornish property acquired by the City for the extension of West Buff
;,.,;'-\He recommended its acceptance.
ded by Comm Leary
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By Comm. Putney: secon
RESOLVED, that the deed of correction as presented by the City Attorney be accepted, r
approved and ordered filed. -
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EASTERN BREWING COMPANY CLAIM: Attorney Weinstein reported h h
the Cit ai
Y a8 nst Eastern Brewin Cos e
truck accident in 1969. He advised the foriginaleclaim of propertyto city 05.95h dueb bto
een
N\-$61.86 - a difference of $705.95 had been$91.09 which represented depreciation of a truck
By Comm. McGee: seconded by comm Golder
e ad settled
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RESOLVED,
Corp. in
is ordere
that the settlement of claim No. 457 in the General Fund
the amount of $614+.86 be approved; and that the balance of��n0
d expunged,.$91.09
a claim of
a run -away
settled for
tire.
Eastern S,rewing
be and hereby I
Carried.
BUFFALO STREET CLOSING: Comm. Ewanicki recommended closing of Buffalo Street, between
Cayuga & Tioga Street to vehicular traffic on June 5, 1971 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. to
accomodate DeWitt Jr High School in conducting its art festival in the school parking lot
and DeWitt Park. ))(0.--41
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded byComm. Golder 1��` `��
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized and directed to close the 100 block oftast Buffalo
Street on this date for the stated purpose. Carried.
MRS KOMAROMI: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Sarah Komaromi complaining because the
city had refused to collect debris from her properties at 606 Madison and 602 Cascadilla
Street which she had placed at the curb during Spring clean-up week. Mr. Dingman reported
the debris referred to was actually old building material and that it had been clearly
publicized that such building materials' would not be collected with city forces. He
estimated the quantities as being at least two truck loads requiring the services of three.
men and a driver for 2 a day. I
By Commissioner Downing; seconded by Commissioner Ewanicki J1'`-�
RESOLVED, that Mrs Komaromi's request that the City remove the material in question from
her properties be denied. • Carried.
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WAIT AVENUE CLOSING: Alderman Jones interrupted at this point to explain that because \i
of a lack of understanding of the boardtsrules a couple had missed the opportunity to speak I
at the beginning of the meeting. Mayor Johns opened this back up to hear a request for thei
closing of Wait Avenue from Wyckoff Avenue To Kelvin Place on July 2, 1971, between the
hoes of S p.m. to midnight for a block party. Attorney Weinstein ruled that it would not
be proper as emergency vehicles would have problems getting through, all property owners
had not been contacted and liability problems would arise concerning the city.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESOLVED, that the closing of Wait Avenue on July 2, 1971, be denied. Carried
PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALKS: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing on the construction or
repairs of sidewalks. Supt. Dingman reported that twelve (12) property owners throughout
the city had been served with final notices on April 15, 1971, to have their respective
i. sidewalks repaired within 60 days or appear at a hearing on this date to show cause why
;they have not complied. He presented a list of five of these property owners who had
failed to comply with their final notice. No one appeared to be heard at the hearing and
it was moved by Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee and carried that the hearing on this
subject be closed.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee
WHEREAS, a public hearing, as required by the City Charter, has been held by the Board on
r day of June,1971, to afford property owners an opportunity to show cause to the
Board why they had not complied with the Superintendent's final notice to have their side-
walks repaired, and
WHEREAS, certain property owners served with such final notice have failed to comply or
I appear at this hearing,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to cause the repair of
I the following list of sidewalks; and upon completion of the repair, that he be directed to
certify the cost thereof to the Board of Public Works for levy against the respective prop-
erty owners as provided by the City Charter:
Carried
PUBLIC HEARING JUNE 23, 1971 4:00 p.m.
DEFECTIVE SIDEWALKS TO BE REPAIRED BY CITY AT 0 NER'S EXPENSE 1971
OWNER AND
UNSAFE SIDEWALK MAILING ADDRESS THK SQ. FT. - COST + 10% TOTAL
405 S. Albany St. Lewis FT 'iargurit Lyres 4 108 $ 145.80 + $ 14.58 .$ 160.38
405 S. Albany St.
426 32 N. Aurora St. Frank Lucente 6 36 55.80 + 5.58 61.38
342 Spencer Road
Leonard Keith 4 96 129.60 + 12.96 700.10
Whig St..Trumansburg 6 327 506.85 + 50.69 700.10
308 Bryant Ave. Eugene S. Johnson 4 265 357.75 + 35.78 393.53
(Linden Ave. Side) 308 Bryant Ave.
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. 1012 N. Aurora St.
219 First St. Ralph J. 8 Lois J. Perry 4 245 330.75 + 33.08 363.83
414 E. Lincoln St.
TOTAL �" Z3
101f 1526.55 + $152.57 $1679.22
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Supt. presented a list
1971 and certified the cost thereof as follows:
Location Owner's Name and Address
405 S. Albany Street Lewis & Margaret Hyers
405 S. Albany Street
426-432 N. Aurora St. Frank Lucente
342 Spencer Road
1012 N. Aurora Street Leonard Keith
Box 3, Jacksonville, N.Y.
308 Bryant Avenue Eugene S. Johnson
308 Bryant Avenue
219 First Street Ralph & Lois A. Perry
414 E. Lincoln Street
Cost Plus 10%
145.80 14.58
55.80 5.58
636.45 63.65
357.75 35.78
528.75 52.88
Assessment
160.38
61.38
700.10
393.53
581:63
1,897.02
By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the sidewalk assessments reported by the Superintendent be approved and
they hereby are levied against the respective property owners in accordance with the
provisions of Sec. 5-35 of the City Charter, as codified; and that a public hearing on
said levy be held at the regular meeting of the Board of Public Works in the Common Council!
Chamber at City Hall at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24, 1971.. Carried.
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SIDEWALK HEARING: Comm. Ewanicki reminded members of the Board that a public hearing
would be held at the Board's next meeting on sidewalk assessments levied on October 13th.1
PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALKS: The Clerk reported he had notified all property owners,
against whom sidewalk assessments had been levied by the Board on October 13, 1971,
that. the Board would hold a hearing on the assessments at this meeting. No one appeared
to be heard thereon and it was moved by Comm. Leary, seconded by Comm. McGee and carried
that the public hearing be closed.
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WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments levied for the
construction of sidewalks at various locations in the City of Ithaca as detailed in the
following schedule, and the property owners affected have been afforded an opportunity
to be heard as provided by the City Charter,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessments in the total amount of $1,897.02
i which were levied by the Board on October 13, 1971 be and are hereby finally approved
and recommended to the Council for confirmation in accordance with the following schedule
LOCATION
05 S. Street
426-432 N. Aurora St.
1012 N. Aurora St.
308 Bryant Avenue
219 First Street
OWNER
Lewis & Margaret Hyers
405 S. Albany Street
Frank Lucente
342 Spencer Road
Leonard Keith
Box 3, Jacksonville,NY
Eugene S. Johnson
308 Bryant Avenue
Ralph & Lois A. Perry
414 E. Lincoln St.
FOOTAGE COST
108 145.80 14.58
10% = ASSESSMENT
160.38
61.38
36 55.80
423 636.45
265 357.75
385 528.75
5.58
63.65 700.10
35.78 393.53
52.88 501.63
1,897.02
Unanimously carried.
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POST STANDARD DISPENSING: Supt. Dingman reported he had received a letter from Carl
Abbattista that permission had been given previously for dispensers on the streets and
that this constituted 20% of his franchise. The Supt. reported he had not found where
permission had been given in the past but had found a letter from the former Supt. Laverty:;
where it had been denied.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder
RESOLVED, that the request of the Post Standard for permission to place and maintain a
coin-operated news dispensing division in the public streets o£ the city be denied.
Carried
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TELEPHONE COMPANY: The Supt. called attention to three Gingko trees that had been Hpplanted
ted
recently in the 200 block of N. Tioga Street in front of N.Y. Telephone Company•
the trees were purchased by the Telephone Co. through theseffefforts
f Eof Mn MLrs.
Boothroyd Parks audvrf.
planted by employees of the Parks Dept. under the supe
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MCPHERSON STEPS: The Supt. reported he had received a letter from McPherson of 1001
West Seneca Street for permission to replace wooden steps in front of his building on the
Brindley Street side with concrete and to construct a canopy. He reported that the canopy
was under the jurisdiction of the building department but the steps were under the Board
as they were close to the street.
By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESOLVED, that the request of McPherson Builders be referred to the highway committee,
Carried
MCPHERSON REQUEST: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm.. Downing
RESOLVED, that a requr=:;t received from McPherson Sailing Products to epl `ce with masonry
the wooden stoop on the east end of its West Seneca Street building, within the limits of
Brin'.ey Street, be approved; subject to the requirements that McPherson shall rebuild the;
sidewalk and integral curb to grades established by the City Engineer.
Carried
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CHESTNUT STREET EXT:_Supt. Dingman requested authority to proceed with the extension of
Chestnut Street, southerly to the r^rth line of the Cudlin property, to serve the Elm Street
public housing project. He advised he had been notified by UDC that the housing units are
scheduled to be occupied by January 1972 and therefore the work, formerly scheduled for
1972, must be done in the Fall of this year to meet the scheduled occupancy as indicated by
UDC. He advised further that, ...;.gin his request, the Council had approved an appropriation
of $64,000.00 to finance the cost of this project, Mayor Johns expressed his feeling that
the total city's cost of off-site improvements to serve this housing project should not
exceed the $154,000.00 appropriated by the City on May 6, 1970, and that any amount in ex-
cess of $154,000.00 should be borne by UDC. He asked the Supt. to check this matter.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing 1• t't
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction of_Chestnut
Street, southerly from Elm Street to the north line of the Cudlin property; and that his
authorization shall include authority to request the acquisition of right-of-way as well as
authority to contract for those portions of the project which cannot be done by City forces.
Carried
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Downing
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with the SUDC
for the construction of Chestnut Street, southerly of Cudlin's north line, in accordance
with the plans and designs of the SUDC, or to take such other actions with respect to the
construction of Chestnut Street as may be necessary to meet the schedule f r completion
and occupancy of the SUDC housing in the area, and
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11BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to ini condemnation pro-
ceedings for the acquisition of a right-of-way across the Cudlin property if it cannot be
obtained through regular negotiations.
Carried
CHESTNUT STREET: The Supt. reported that Urban Development Corp. had proposed to have
Chestnut Street constructed by its contractor and receive from the City as payment therefor
the sum of $39,400, which is the estimated cost to the City if the work were done by city
forces. It further proposed to lay the six-inch water main and place the hydrants which
had been estimated to cost the City $9,600.00. He advised it would be impossible to have
this work done with city forces and completed by January 15, 1972 in time for the scheduled
occupancy of the Elm Street housing units. He therefore recommended approval of the
proposal.
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary y7 2/ l/'
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with`thetU.D.C.
which will provide for the construction of a portion of Chestnut Street within the UDC
Elm St. site, and for the laying of a water main and appurtenances in the same site, for
the sum of 0+9,000, to be paid out of the Capital Funds that had been set aside for
the City's construction costs for this work.
Carried.
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EXTENSION: The Superintendent certified the urgent and immediate need
CHESTNUT STREETHe
to purchase a quantity of select gravel to finish the extension of Chestnut Street.
felt it was an emergency situation that required immediate action and requested author ty
of advertising for bids thereon.
to purchase this material without the formality
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has certified the need to purchase select gravel on an emer-
gency basis for the construction of Chestnut Street Ext., and
WHEREAS, the Board feels that the situation constitutes an emergency and that no benefit,
financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized and
directed to purchase select gravel e $1.60 per yard in such amounts as may be needed for
the completion of Chestnut Street Extension; and that such purchase be authorized without
the necessity of bidding thereon.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0
Carried and approved by the Mayor.
CHESTNUT STREET: Attorney Weinstein
between the and John Vail wherein rthe nCity ted agreed ended
and perform Cityr John Vail
on land approval the sumu agreement
said land rfo upon other
which timprovements
construct a naowned bypay '• Vail of *250.00o
a part Vail in t Sure for a fee simple to
By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm.. Golder of Chestnut Street extension.
RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved and the
RES
RESOLVED,
it on e of the City,Mayor and Ci ' Z
under its Corporate Seal.
Clerk authorized to sign
Carried.
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MCPHERSON SUBDIVISION STREET LIGHTING: Comm. Ewanicki reported that McPherson of Ithaca,
Inc., had requested underground conduits for electric service in their subdivision.
Comm. Golder questioned the cost on this. Supt. Dingman reported that the cost to the
City would go from $45.00 a year to $105.00 per year. 7/2S'
By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to arrange for ornamental lighting with
underground feed in the McPherson subdivision in accordance with the present contract
with the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation. Carried.
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URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY SIDEWALKS: By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. McGee ,F/1/7/7/
RESOLVED, that the Urban Renewal Agency be authorized to make temporary repairs to the
sidewalks adjacent to its property in the 100 block of South Tioga Street, the 100 and
200 blocks of East State Street, and the 100 block of South Aurora Street. This per', -
mission for temporary repairs is limited to twelve months from the date of this resolution
and is subject to the provision that the Agency maintain the walks in a safe condition
at all times. Carried.
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CHRISTMAS STREET LIGHTING PROJECT:. By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to divert labor from city forces to the
decorative lighting of the downtown area during the Christmas holiday season in accordance
with the action of the Common Council, dated August 4, 1971, 05- S!
Carried
EL -NIRA ROAD; Mr. E. Louis Schuette requested
property on Elmira Road being developed uasa Hi 110 -foot gas o curboline sttut to provide access to
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee gasation.
RESOLVED, that the request be referred0/7/
to the Highway Committee with power.
Carried.
ELMIRA ROAD: Comm. Ewanicki reported the Highway Committee had approved two 35 -foot curb
cuts to provide access to property on the Elmira Road being developed as a Hi-Fi gasoline
station.
By Comm. Ewanicki : seconded by Comm. Putney
RESOLVED, that the action of the Highway Committee be approved; and that the Dept. of
Public Works be requested to review precedents in thisarea and report thereon to the Board.
Carried.
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S. MEADOW STREET (RTE. 13) TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Mayor Johns reported that he'had received a
letter from N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation advising that it cannot spend money for the
erection of a traffic light at a private driveway such as at the entrance to Weston's
new store on S. Meadow Street (Route #13). However it could give permission to the owner
of the property to erect a traffic signal at their expense, including its maintenance.
Before permission isgranted a formal traffic survey must be conducted to see, if the light
is justified. Before the State makes the investigation a letter on intent must be re-
ceived from the property owner stating he will incur all costs of the installation and
maintenance of the signal. Upon receipt of this notice the Department will conduct.a
traffic survey at this location. He recommended that the City make such an application
to N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation on behalf of Weston's; and that the City state its
intent to bear the cost thereof including its maintenance. �7 3
By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder (-
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to prepare such a letter of
intent requesting N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation to install a traffic light on South
Meadow Street (Route #13) adjacent to the Weston's Shopping Center; and that he include
therein a guarantee that the City will bear the cost thereof including its maintenanCarrice.
S. MEADOW STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing ///'/
RESOLVED, that the Acting Traffic Engineer be authorized and directed to request a
permit from N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation for the installation of a traffic signal at
the intersection of S. Meadow Street (Rte. 13 arterial) and the exit to Weston's Shopping
Center.
Carried.
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TAYLOR PLACE CAMPBELL AVENUE, WESTWOOD KNOLL DEEDS:By Comm. Ewanicki: seconded by
Comm. Leary
the fee title on Taylor Place,
RESOLVED, that deeds of developer John MacLean which convey
Campbell Avenue and Westwood Knoll, and which convey
ae taiflby e seBoentsrd;afd tsewerhoover
d
City
lots within the Westwood Knoll subdivision be approved Carr
Clerk be instructed to place them on file. !1'
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/ L.W. TOWNLEY REQUEST:- Lawrence W. Townley, Jr. appeared before the Board and requested
1 permission to have one utility pole installed in the area between the sidewalk and curb
on Stewart Avenue and another one on Thurston Avenue. He informed the Board he wished
1 to operate two mobile food wagons -one at each location -to serve students and other patrons'
in these areas. He described the locations involved as across from student dormitories
on Stewart Avenue and near Waite Avenue on Thurston. 1
By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder 7(b.0, /D
RESOLVED, that Mr. Townley's request be referred to the Hi
report. ghway Committee for study and
__ -- Carried.
; L.W. TOWNLEY REQUEST:
By Comm. Eaanicki: seconded by Comm. Golder � ,
;RESOLVED that the
request of L.W. Townley for permission to set utility poles in the
city's right-of-way on Stewart Avenue and on Thurston Avenue, which was presented at the
i last meeting, be and it hereby is denied.
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'WEST VILLAGE PLACE: The Supt. reported that Professor and Mrs. MacDanie s
'that the street serving the mid -rise buildings in the U.D.C. had
' Street be named something other than "MacDan els Place." MacD mens rsouthoque of requested
so that there would be no confusion with the The MacDaniels requested this
Hook Place and land which theydevelop being developed on a dead-end
By Comm. intend to in the same vicinity, spur off
�anicki : seconded by Comm, Putney
' RESOLVED, that the name of MacDaniels Place be changed to West Village Place.
Carried.
Page
Commercial Street- Byway Holding Co. Requests Development, Authorization to construct 1
Street Lighting Report - NYS Elec. and Gas Co starting 1970 street lighting program/dr' 2
Snow Storm- Commendation for efficient snow removal during recent storm , 3
.%Warren and Richard Place - McPherson Development - authorization to install sewer,etc 4
Senior Citizens' request for four-way walk lights 5
Garbage cans, ordinance to be considered to enclose cans visible to public 6
& report on can removal violations 6
Telephone Booths - proposal to install throughout the city 7
Sidewalk repairs - 40 property owners notified to repair before June 24, 1971 8
Public hearing on June 23
Benches for Senior Citizens - request received for installation downtown 9
West Buffalo Street - work progressing on extension 10
Linden Avenue - Request for block party - denied 11
Route 13 - traffic light not warranted at Clinton & Rte. 13 12
Towing charges - Steve Grahling request for reimbursement - denied 13
Pier Road - Request that it be opened as City street 14
Cliff Street - Request for guard rails 15
Al Spring Pick-up Week - Established week of May 10 through 14. City thanked. 16
Fall Clean-up Week established with regulations, October 18 through 22 16
Fourth Street - Ithaca Housing Authority requests discontinuance of street 17
Public hearing held, dicontinuance approved, Council requested to convey bed
Bicycle Race - 18
Jennie Cornish deed of correction - extension of West Buffalo St. 19
Eastern Brewing Co. claim - City recovers. damages due to accident 1969 20
Buffalo Street Closing - Arts festival by students of Dewitt Jr. High 21
Mrs. Komaromi - Complaint over City refusing to pickup refuse 22
Wait Avenue - request for block party. Denied. 23
Sidewalks - Public hearing held, June 23, 1971 and Nov. 24, 1971 24
Post Stnd. dispensing not permitted `°. 25
Telephone Co.,trees planted 26
McPherson steps - request for permission to replace steps and to cont. canopy 27
Approved
Ask -Chestnut St. Ext. - Authorization to proceed with construction & enter into agreement
with SUDS _ , Authorization to purchase gravel 28
McPherson street lighting. Request for underground conduits. .Ornamental lighting
arranged. 29
Urban Renewal Agency sidewalks - permission to make temporary repairs 30
Christmas street lighting project - Authorization given for City forces to help 31
Hi-Fi Gasoline Sta. curb cut request 32
S. Meadow St., Rt. 13, Traffic lights (Weston) 33
Taylor Pl., Campbell Aven., Westwood Knoll Deeds placed on file 34
L. W. Townley request - utility pole at Stewart Ave. and at Thurston Ave. 35
West Village Place - MacDaniels request that street name be changed(UDC) 36
Garbage Collection - Reminder of time to place cans on street 6
Chestnut Street - John Vail agreement approved 28