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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Public Works 1965U) CL.:1-ell' 4\-- 5 Id el4r' • • • I METER REMOVAL - 638 STEWART AVENUE: The Clerk read a letter from Ben V. Boynton re- garding a meter removal notice received for property located at 638 StFwart Avenue. He stated he had been appointed by the Court as receiver for this property and as such had no funds with which to pay bills at present. He requested that the water be not turned off until some rents are collected with which to pay past due bills. He promised that all bills will be paid as promptly as possible if the water is not turned off. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water E Sewer Committee and City Attorney for study and report; and that pending a report thereon at the next meeting of the Board the water meter be not turned off as requested by Mr. Boynton. Carried:. _ METER REMOVAL - 638 STEWART AVENUE: Comm. Conley reported that Ben V. Boynton, Cour' ��- Appointed Receiver for the property at 638 Stewart Avenue, had guaranteed payment of past due water bills at this location by March 10th, payment of the current bill (February 1st.) by April 15th, and payment of the May bill on time. In view of this he recommended that the water meter be not removed F-•om this proper_y at this time. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that action to remove the water meter at 638 Stewart Avenue be postponed until May 31, 1965 pending payment of past due water bills on this -'ronerty as guaranteed by the Receiver. January 27, 1965 Carried.�� • • • FLUORIDATION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that Nuss'baumer, Clarke and Velzy, consulting engineers for the design of the new water pumping station, be authorized to incorporate provisions for fluoridating the City's water supply into this facility, under its preset Ontract agreement. During a discussion of the motion Comm, Alo stated that,'. e added engineering cost will be paid on the percentage off;increas&,of the total puma station plus the fluoridation feature. It is estimated that•th"s azure cons#6ting of a feeding hopper, dust collector *.scales, and slurry 'tank will cost $4500, This apparatus will feed Sodium Silica fluoride into the water supply w.7..' i5h will cost about $3500 per year. In addition, since this application will have1,;'' manually controlled by the plant operators we will need some new laboratory apparatus for testing, estimated at $500. The first year of in- stallation, chemicals::d control therefore is estimated at $8500. m /X ..� Motion Carried. FLUORIDATION: The Clerk reported that the Council had passed a resolution on March 3, 1965 directing the Board to proceed with fluoridating the city's water supply be- fore May 1, 1965 and appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 for this purpose. He then advised that the Mayor had vetoed this resolution on March 8th. He advised further that after the Mayor's veto had been filed a Summons and Complaint had been served naming the Mayor, Council and the Board of Public Works as defendants in an action requesting an injunction and restraining order which would prohibit the fluoridation of the city's water supply. h:C;:INNEYS WATER DISTRICT WATER CONTRACT: A standard torm of contract for water service to the McKinne.> s•Water District, between the City and Town of Lansing, for a term of twenty years, from the date thereof, was presented. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by mm, en RESOLVED, that the agres ent for fu nishing water service to McKinney's Water District ir. the Town of Lansing be approved in accordance with its terms as submitted; and that the Mayor and City .Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA- WATER & SEWER SERVICES: Mr. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, appeared before the Board and inquired if it would consider a tending water and/or sewer services to areas located in the Town which are not now/$9rnd or the other or either. He reviewed maps of the areas adjacent to Homestead Road, Ellis Hollow Road, Pine Tree- Honness Lane, Danby $ King Roads and Trumansburg Road. After a discussion thereon the matter was referred to the Water f Sewer Committee and Mr. Kerr was requested to submit his proposals in writing. ("< „ TOWN OF ITHACA - WATER E SEWER DISTRICTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the policy statement on the establishment of new water and sewer districts in the Town of Ithaca, as prepared by Assistant Superintendent Hannan, be accepted and adopted; and that the Town of Ithaca be requested to comply with Section 5 of the report which reads as follows: 5. "Request for extension of water facilities to any area in the Town of Ithaca must be in conformity with a comprehensive general master development plan for the entire Town. This should show the location and extent of future public and private land uses, the proposed density of development, and at least a primary street system." Mayor Johns urged approval of the foregoing resolution. Comm. Alo felt that while the city has the facilities to provide sewer service to areas in the Town it does not have a sufficient supply of water. He felt the City and Town should first consider pooling their resources in an attempt to get an additional supply of water from Cayuga Lake. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled pending a discussion with Mr. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, as to whether the City and Town should Pool their resources in an attempt to get an additional supply of water from Cayuga Lake. AYES -3 -Leary, Egan, Alo % Jftpt „P ,,iv • o1 X *6 NAYS -2 -Conley. Smith Motion Carried. GEORGE LIVESAY WATER SERVICE: The superintendent read a letter from George Livesay requesting that he be permitted to connect a new house being built by him on Snyder Hill Road to a water line of Cornell University. A letter from Cornell was attached indicating its consent, and a letter from Mr. Kerr, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, was t. also read urging approval until such time as the E. State Street Water District is ex- tended to include his property. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Livesay's request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. ( J-1,(-9, Carried. GEORGE LIVESAY - WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request received from George R. Livesay for a water supply from the Cornell University's water line on Snyder Hill Road be referred back to Mr. Livesay advising him that he should either petition the Town of Ithaca to form a Water District to include his property or to deal directly with Cornell University for water since this line is not under the jurisdiction of the Board. 4 'G� Carried. SOUTH HILL WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RE-011 D, t`at t e request ort 'e Town of Ithaca that the Compton lot on Rich Road be added to the South Hill Mater District be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to enter into and execute a contract with the Town to serve water to this extension, subject to all rules and regulations pertaining to the established district. ,411 Carried. • • • • • • OAKWOOD AVENUE 4. BROOKFIELD ROAD SEWER EASEMENTS The Clerk presented an easement from Jean Marshall and Jon Hirshfeld granting to tits City the right to construct and maintain sanitary/iibirm sewers to serve the "Marshall-Hirshfeld Western Hill Development II" on West Hill. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the foregoing sewer easement be accepted and ordered filed. Carried. c DEED - OAKWOOD LA -E AND BROOKFIELD ROAD: Comm. Yengo reported the deed to Oakwood Lane and -Brookfield Road had been approved by the City Attorney and Engineer and that a right-of-way for sewers in this area will be furnished. By Comm, Yengo:-secondedAty`'Comm. Leary .RESOLVED, that the deed from John Hirshfeld and Jean Marshall to Oakwood Lane, Brookfield Road, and a further parcel for future use be approved, accepted, and ordered filed. Carried. CORNELL UNIVERSITY - STORM SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell University re- questing the city to relocate its storm sewer line which runs across University property at the intersection of Campus Road and Stewart Avenue. It was pointed out that the right-of-way granted on June 24, 1936 by the University to the City for this line contained a provision that, if at any time the University desires to erect a structure which would in any way be interferred with by the sewer line, then the City would remove and relay it. The University advised it now wished to erect such a structure. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to relay this storm sewer as requested by Cornell University. Carried. PAUL TABER RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from Armand Adams enclosing a deed from Paul F, Vrit,'Caber conveying an easement for utility lines to the City over Westmount lots 22, 23, 24, 2S the present location of water & sewer lines. Mr. Adams advised that in closing sale of property at 119 Oakwood Drive recently it was discovered that the 'city never :.ad this right-of-way. 1y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the deed be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for,atu4y and report. Carried. • • • STANDARDIZATION OF VAL►,r F, HYDRANTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to standardize Darling valve and hydrants as the type to be used in the City for the following reasons: 1) Darling valve F hydrants are required for the construction of water mains in the City as per specifications of the Board which were adopted on June 8, 1960. 2) Approximately 90% of all valves and hydrants in the city's water system are of this type. 3) The Water Department carries a large inventory of parts for this type, which permits the City to interchange parts readily and extensively. 4) Purchases are made direct from the manufacturer which insures a favorable cost. 5) The record of usable life thereof has proven most satisfactory,,/, Li/Le, fes; y c: � v, /<, Carried. • • • _( CORNELL UNIVERSITY - SEWER CHARGES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo R L that the IoZlowing letter from the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works to the Chief Fiscal Officer at Cornell University be endorsed as the sense of the Board of Public Works; and that it be entered in the minutes of this meeting as the official notice for appropriate action by all interested City officials,pnd departments: "Mr. John Burton, Fiscal Officer Cornell Univers;ty Ithaca, New•Y8fk "Dear John: "Since the adoption by the City of the bulk sewer charges, it is no longer necessary for a special contract to cover the unique City -University relationship relative to Sewage Treatment. However in tke..interests of simplified bookkeeping we shall continue'to bill through the miscellaneous Water and Sewer accountinw, based on the University compilation of the previous years water consumption. "It is our mutual underst}ding that - 1. The University w11*nntinue to furnish on or about;January 15'each year, a compilation of the previous years University water consumption. 2. From this total use, the eiirrent;ygars bill will be—computed, divided by four, and the University will be billed,in danuary, April, July and October on a :-;iscellaneous service bill from the Water and Sewer Division. 3. Any future changes required in the rate structure, up or down, will be 'across the board' rather than within any specific bracket. Dated: December 22. 1965 c` 4°1 /`SJ Very truly yours, Sgd: V. P. Hannan, Asst. Supt. of Public Works" • • • TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STORM SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from 89 Lumber Fi Supply Company, Inc. 41 Taug annoc Boulevard, requesting the city to provide storm sewer facilities in front of its new building being constructed on Taughannock Boulevard By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STORM SEWER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley MZEVED, tat t e uperintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction of about 320 feet of 12" storm sewer on Taughannock Boulevard at an estimated cost of $2,200.00 from funds included in the current budget.0, L C /G r+. Carried. TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STORM SEWER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley .77AVED, that tn?, Cou�.c� ii requested to appropriate $1,500.00 to budget account #168 - storm sewers- to finance the cost of construction of a storm sewer on Taughannock Blvd. which has been c:: .r? eted and charged against the regular storm sewer maintenance account. .,-1-t)))( , _6= Carried. SEWER SERVICE - WEST BUFFALO STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Hull Heating & Plumbing Company requesting that the sewer be extended on West Buffalo Street to serve a new building beg built by it at 704 West Buffalo Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water F, Sewer Committee for study and report./ y (hrried. SEWER SERVICE - WOT BUFFALO STREET: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request received from Hull Heating & Plumbing Company for sewer service at 704 West Buffalo Street be approved; and that the Sewer Division be authorized to construct about 200 feet of 8" sewer line and one manhole at an .estimated cost of $1,500.00 from funds in the current budget to serve the building at this location.;/ /a /4 Carried. HOMEST AD .ROAD STORM SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Arthur A. Prince requesting tTie City to- sW ff to al for a storm sewer on Homestead Road to Woodcrest Avenue. In his letter he agreed to perform all work necessary to install the sewer subject to inspection the City. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. ,1% U '617-- Carried. ROBERT WILSON SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Wilson re- c;uestingt BOU to e tend sewer service to his property located at 916 Stewart Avenue, Asst, ,Supt. Hannan recommended approval due to the improper functioning of a septic tank serving this property at present. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be approved and that the Superintendent be authorized to extend sewer service to Mr, Wilson's property from funds included in the current budget. Fi o?�3e.e.r Carried. • • • PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Examining Board of Plumbers recommending several amendments to the Plumbing section of the Building Code. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the recommendations be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. /tole +i F i"`D Carried. PLUMBING INSPECTION FEES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary 1/701.7EFTERAttorney be authorized to prepare changes in the Schedule of fees for Plumbing Inspection as recommended by the Examining Board of Plumbers and present it as an amendment to Sec. 6-26 (a) of the Building Code. act • • FEDERAL GRANT - SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to file an application for a federal grant for sewage treatment works vacuum filter installation; and that the Superintendent be authorized to complete the form entitled "Assurance of Compliance with Department of Health, Education Z:, Welfare Regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964". Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a rederal grant for the sewage works treatment vacuum filter installation. �' '"' Carried. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Capital Improvements Crnmittee that the construction of a new digester for the Sewage Treatment Plant be in:'_uded in the Capital Budget for 1967.0 a.4 1 Carried. VACUUM FILTER AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported that plans for tT e proposed addition of a vacuum filter at the sewage treatment plant had been approved by N.Y. State Department of Health and that a permit had been received to discharge sewage therefrom, after treatment, into Cayuga Lake. He stated that when a federal grant for this project is approved the project wi 1 be ready for bidding. The Clerk was directed to file the permit. FEDERAL GRANT - SEWAGE PLANT ADDITION: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Department of Health announcing that a federal grant of $79,000.00 had been approved for construction of sewage treatment facilities including additions and alterations to the City's existing sewage treatment,plant - Project No. WPC -NY -267. He reported that this offer should be accepted by a resolution of the governing body of the City. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby recommends that the Common Council accept the federal grant of $79,000.00 to aid in additions and alteration to the city's sewage treatment plant - Project W. NPC -NY -267. Carried. STATE AID - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT EXPENSES: Comm. Conley reported that the State of NewYoorsk requires that some offi'�c alThe designated as the authorized agent for the City of Ithaca in submitting costs and estimates for operation and maintenance of the Sewage Treatment Plant which will become eligible for partial reimbursement start- ing next year. He recommended that the Asst. Supt. be designated. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to designate V.P. Hannan, Asst. Supt. of Public Works, as t'7_^ authorized agent for the City of Ithaca in sub- mitting costs and estimates for the sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance. .rU I / / `" Carried. SEWER STUDY: The Clerk renorted that the list of unsewered properties in the city pre- sented to this Board on August 25th./aildbKierrt�d tt'Z tIbearrlo ni% l a}'+qqb%pit reharice make a recommendation to the Council regarding a long range elan for a solution to the problem. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water 4 Sewer Committee for study and report. .? a /( Carried. SEWER STUDY: Supt. Hannan renorted he had made a study of all dwellings in the City of Ithaca which are not connected with the sewer system as reouested by the Common Council on August 4, 1965. He filed a list of these with the City Clerk and the Clerk was directed to present it to the Council at its next meeting. (Cony attached to minutes) SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEivIENTS: The Clerk read a letter from tTie T tj5 ins County Health Department requesting the Board to adopt a resolutio�r indicating its intent to make the following improvements at the Sewage Treatment Plant in 'order to help qualify the City for state aid for operation and maintenance of the plant: 1) Provide additional de -watering facilities for completion ,1966. 2) Provide additional sludge digestion capacity by the -end ohe year 1968. 3) Provide -a new sewer system for the upper and lower Giles Street by t1 .endrof 1966. By Genn, Con•1e9 seconded by Comm. Yengo :' RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer COnlittee for study and report. Carried. t, + •, t . / SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo IMSOLVED, t�iat t e Cap to mprovements Budget for water and sewer projects be revised torinclude the following projects in the ,pars indicated: 1;..;'Vacuum sludge dryer construction - 1966. 2.' Giles Street sewer -.,196.6.. 3. 'New ;digeste,r at Sewage 'Treatment..Plant - 1968. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be'directed to forward a copy`of this resolution/ to the Tompkins County Health Department as requested by it. y/ U, i 041Carried. • • • • KENNETH BARBER - DAMAGE CLAIM: The Clerk presented a bill from Hull Heating $ 1'lumbing.Comnpany received by Mr. Kenneth Barber for work on his furnace damaged by the flooding of his basement at 105 Wood Street on January 9, 1965. Mr. Barber alleged the flooding was caused when a nearby city water main broke and asked that the city pay the bill. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. y; Carried. KENNETH BARBER - DAMAGE CLAIM: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the damage claim of $30.00 presented by Kenneth Barber, 105 Wood Street, be approved for payment by the Water Department because the flooding which caused the damage was the result of a break in the City's water main. Carried. JOSEPH SCAGLIONE COMPLAINT: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott, Attorney for Joseph Scaglione, requesting that the amount of $250.80, which his client had paid under protest, for installation of a water line to serve his property at 311 E. Lincoln Street, be refunded to his client. He alleged that this bill was unjust and unfair and his client was not legally responsible for it. He informed the Board that if it was not refunded he intended to bring Article 78 proceedings against the City to force the refund through the courts. Supt. Hannan reviewed the dispute about this bill and informed the Board that Mr. Scaglione had ordered this line installed at the time E. Lincoln Street was repaved. It was the Board's feeling that the bill was just and fair. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for reply. Carried. SELF SERVE LAUNDRY: Mr. F, Mrs. Danvers appeared before the Board and renewed their protest against a penalty on their July water bill for the Self -Serve Laundry. They maintained that they had never received the bill and did not feel responsible for it. Comm. Conley reported their complaint had been investigated and it had been determined that all water bills for this service had been mailed to Fred Danvers at 609 West Clinton Street ever since the enterprise was started, and that the bill in question was mailed to the same address. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. & Mrs. Danvers, on behalf of the Self -Serve Laundry, be and it hereby is denied. / Carried. SELF SERVE LAUNDRY: Mr. $ Mrs. Danvers appeared before the Board again and exhibited 7-1777-17,71771677T—for the Self -Serve Laundry at 609 West Clinton indicating it had been through the Post Office twice. They contended they received the bill for the first time and they requested a refund of $91.26 which represented the amount of the penalty on their bill which they paid under protest. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the City Chamberlain to make a refund of $91.26 to Mr. $ Mrs. Danvers. :00 „A.?) a , Y",. Carried. CHARLOTTE TARBELL INVOICE: Comm. Conley reported that an investigation of Mrs. Tarbell•'s protest ab out a bill she had received from Donohue -Halverson for rodding a plugged sewer serving her property at 416 Hillview Place showed that the Hillview sewer flows west to Aurora Street and had no relation at all to the Hudson Street sewer.. By'Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mrs. Tarbell's request for consideration of her bill be denied. Carried. RICHARD BERGREN INVOICE: Comm. Con.J. y reported that the Richard Bergren proper,, It 209 -Elm Street is t e lowest of four houses served by a common lateral. Stoppage the line results only in discomfort to the Bergren property and that"Mr. Bergren asked for the service to clear the sewer but felt it should -be billed equally to all of thsse benefitted. "Mr. Bergren was requested to get these owners to agree to such a billing but ho felt this was not possible. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo flESOLVED, that a cony of the summation of findings in this case be forwarded to Mr. Hines, his attorney. Carried. • • • • • VAN NATTA'S DAM SWIMMING: Comm. Leary discussed a proposal to prohibit swimming at VanNatta's Dan and advised that he wished to review the problem with the Chief of Police and Director of the Youth Bureau before making a final recommendation. In the i'eantime he recommended that no -trespassing signs be erected in the area.�zu i/ lG CORNELL WALK SU DIVISIONS SANITARY SEWER PLANS PERMIT: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported receipt of a permit from N.Y. State Department of Health to discharge sewage from sewers in the Cornell Walk subdivision, af;;er treatment in the existing sewage treat- ment plant, into Cayuga Lake. The Clerk was directed to file the permit. (See P.F.1126) GILES STREET SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Robert H. Broad, Health Commissioner, advising that the Health Department will allow no additional buildings to discharge sewage into either of the septic tank systems presently serving Giles Street and the adjacent areas. He called attention to the fact that these systems were designed many years ago as a temporary solution to sewage disposal problems in this area and suggested that the Board take steps to arrange for a permanent solution to properly dispose of the sewage from both of these systems. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Dr. Broad's letter be referred to the Water F, Sewer Committee for study and report. 661-1 0.1.6" ��'� Carried. FOURTH STREET SE1 R INTERCEPTOR: Comm. Conley reviewed a letter giving the final accounting o t -he Tourth Street Sewer Interceptor. It contained a final certification of the Contractor, a copy of the final estimate, and a voucher for the third nayment in the ar^ount of $27,919.53. He stated that the 5% or 7,851.98 was being retained by the City for one year as a guarantee of workmanship and material on this job. By Ccri.m. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the Fourth Street Interceptor sewer as finally comnleted and that the voucher on today's audit in the amount of 27,919.53 payable to Congel-Hazard, Io. for work completed be approved and ordered paid. / f oP =, Carried. PENALTIES: Superintendent Dingman reported that the Chamberlain had requested the Board to amend its rules so that the 10o penalty on water and sewer bills will not apply to governmental agencies when these services are supplied to publicly owned properties. By Comm. Conley: seconded by4 omm.,Yetgo RESOLVE], *that, natter be'*eferred to the Water &r Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. • • • Meter Removal - 638 Stewart Ave. Action postponed pending payment past due bills 1 Fluoridation - Discussion & resolution to proceed; Complaint filed requesting an injunction 2 Requests for water services; establishment of new water districts - McKinneys, Town of Ithaca, South Hill, 3 Rights -of -Way; Easements; for Storm sewers, sewer lines - Oakwood Ave. & Brookfield Rd., Cornell University, Paul Taber 4 Standardization of Value and Hydrants - Request to standardize 5 Cornell University - Sewer Charges 6 Requests for extension of sewer line and sewer services - Taughannock Blvd., W. Buffalo St., Homestead Rd., 916 Stewart Ave. 7 Recommendations for Plumbing Code amendments; changes in fees for plumbing inspections 8 Sewage Treatment works - Application for Federal Grant; construction of new digester; proposed addition of a vacuum filter; grant approved; State Aid -designation of authorized agent; Sewer Study; Sewage treatment plant improvements requests by 9 T.C. Health Dept. Complaints - Kenneth Barber -damage claim; Jos. Scaglione complaint; Self -Serve Laundry on penalty on water bill; Charlotte Tarbell protesting bill; Richard Bergren re billing 10 Miscellaneous - Prohibit swimming at Van Natta's dam; Cornell Walk subdivision ..sanitary sewer plans; Giles St. sewer -proper disposal of sewage; Fourth St. Sewer Interceptor completed; Penalties- request to amend rules as regards governmental agencies 11 itttee, i) 5+re&g°5 • • • WILLOW AVENUE CLO TNG: Comm. Alo recommended the closing of Wi rio Avenue, between Cayuga and Marshaii Streets to vehicular traffic. The Clerk advised that Sec. 5-30 of the Charter req' res that a public hearing must be held on this matter before the street can be offici^lly closed. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board nursuan t to Sec. 5-30 of the City Charter on a proposal to discontinue Willow Avenue, between Cayuga and tarshall Streets, as a public highway; and that said hear:'%g be held at the i;card's next regular meeting on January 27, 1965. Carried. WILLOW AVENUE CLOSING: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in the Board's proposal to discontinue that portion of Willow Avenue between Cayuga and Marshall Street as a public highway. No one appeared to be heard on the matter and upon motion by Commissioner Smith which was seconded by Comm. Conley the public hearing was closed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it would be in the interest of the public to discontinue Willow Avenue, between Cayuga and Marshall Streets, as a public highway, and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed discontinuance thereof has been held by this Board as required by Section 5-30 of the City Charter, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves and authorizes the dis- continuance of Willow Avenue, between Cayuga and Marshall Street, as a public 'highway; and that the Superintendent be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the Board's action. > i. PUBLIC HEARING - LINN STR3ET CLOSING: Vice -Chairman Conley opened a public hearing auly adverts for'r::�s time !to Fear anyone interested in the proposed closing of Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets. No one appeared to be heard thereon. Ey Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the public hearing be closed. February 10, 1965 Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it would be in the interest of the public to discontinue Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets, as a public highway, and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed discontinuance thereof has been held by this Board as required by Section 5-30 of the City Charter, NOVJ THEREFORE BE IT R'1SOLVED, that the Board hereby approves and authorizes the dis- continuance of Linn Street, betw3en King and Queen Streets, as public highway; and that the Superintendent be authorized to take the necessary stens to implement the '". ard's action. Carried. TAYLOR PLACE CONDEMNATION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to proceed with the condemnation of a portion of Taylor Place near Hook Place in an effort to onen a large area for develop- ment on West Hill. /it / y ;. ;, Carried. • PUBLIC HEARING - TAYLOR PLACE: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing duly advertised for t1is time to hear anyone interested in a proposal to extend Taylor Place, as a public highway, from Hook Place to Hector Street. Attorney Freeman explained that the hearing was required by the City Charter because a right-of-way across the Charles V. Brown property on Taylor Place was being acquired by condemnation proceedings. Geo. Mineah, a developer of land immediately west of the Brown property, appeared and favored the proposed extension and stated he was ready and willing to proceed with his development as soon as the street is extended. James Knapp, a developer in another area at the northend of the proposed extension, asked that any assistance extended developers along Taylor Place be extended to other developers on a similar basis. Mr, C,V. Brown, owner of the right-of-way needed for the extension of Taylor Place stated he was interested in the extension of Taylor Place but not the way the City was attempting to do it. He alleged city officials had never tried to negotiate with him and objected to the publicity given the matter through the press and radio. Attorney Freeman advised he had met with Mr. Brown several times and sent him a written offer for his right-of-way all to no avail. 13y Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the hearing be closed. , ' a Iry 11,t�61- b Carried. • • • N.Y.S. ELECT;IC F GAS CORP. RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gus Corp. requeste7E.that it be greeted a right-of-way over several city parcels of land upon which to relocate its 23KV transmission line which feeds the Fourth Street substation. Early action on this matter was requested. Ey Comm. Yengo: sec nded by Cc:m. Leary RESOLVED, that the reque.3t he referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION RT/WAY: Comm. Yengo reported that the Highway Committee recommended approval of the right-of-way requested by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. at the last meeting. He noted however it would necessitate the removal of a large cinder pile and recommended that the granting of the requested right-of- way be conditional on the removal of said cinder pile being done at no expense to the city. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the proposed easement presented to the Board at its last meeting, granting to N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. a right-of-way across several parcels of city property upon which to relocate its 23kV transmission line which feeds the Fourth Street substation, be approved upon the condition that the removal of a cinder pile involved be done at no expense to the City of Ithaca; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the easement on behalf of the City. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS MAIN: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley TOMID, t. TE—tire request received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corporation to install a 4" gas main extension on North Cayuga, West Lewis and Auburn accordance with plans submitted to the Superintendent, be approved subject of the Board applicable thereto. • N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. GAS MAINS: The Clerk read Electric & Gas Corp. requesting approval of a proposed Petrillose Laundry on Adams Street via N.. Cayuga, West By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway C • Carried. for permission Streets, in to all rules letter from N.Y.S. Electric gas main extension to the Lewis end auburn Streets. ommittee for study and report. Carried. `pay 3 — CODDINGTUN KUAV STREET LIGHTS By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that VY.S.. Electric &Gas Corp.•be authorized to proceed with the installation of nine 7,000 'AWE lights and 2,545 feet of line on the Coddington Road, all at an annual charge of $495.63, to be financed from funds provided in the current bud et. 41 /6' G6 SOUTH TITUS AVENUE STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes installation of two 2,500 lumen street lights in the 300 block of South Titus Avenue at an annual cost of $52.10 from funds pro- vided for such purpose in the c rrent budget. STEWART PARK LIGHTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the installation of two 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lamps at Stewart Park at a monthly cost of 45.904610t4 • /Vie'''. Carried. KING STREET STREET LIGHT: Comm. Yengo recommended approval of a request for an addition- al street lig t in t e middle of the block on King Street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Superintendent with power. Tub/. /716 .' Carried. Carried. STREET LIGHTING ON BRIDGE OVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL: Comm. Yengo reported that the N.Y.S. Department of Public Works' design of the street lighting for the proposed bridge over the flood control channel will replace nine ornamental 325 -watt incandescent lamps with thirteen 450 -watt mercury vapor lamns. He advised that the change will increase the city's annual street lighting cost by an estimated $120.00. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the addition of $120.00 to the street lighting contract to be added to the street lighting bydget upon completion of the proposed bridge. // /43-— • Carried. DEWITT PARK LIGHTING: By Commissioner Yengo: Seconded by Commissioner Conley: RESOLV D, That the New York State Electric & Gas make a study of the Dewitt Park lighting needs with costs and recommendation. Carried. DEWITT PARK LIGHTING: Comm. Yengo reported that Mr. Lacy and Mr. Collins of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas met with theSuperintendent and recommended that lighting in the DeWitt Park can best be improved by raising the output of the street lighting fixtures on East Buffalo Street. Ornamental lighting in the center of the -park now has maximum output for fixture of its type and provides adequate lighting in the center of the park. Higher.. output on the street would raise the lighting level in the outer fringes of the park. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the street lighting of East Buffalo Street between North Cayuga Street and North Tioga Street be improved by the removal of two existing 6000 lumen in- candescent lamps and replacement with three 20,000 lu n mercury vapor luminaries at a net annual cost increase of b4,474/4c,, $193.00. Carried. CAMPBELL AVENUE: The Clerk read a letter from Donald T. Kresge who requested that a street light be installed in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried.. UNIVERSITY AVENUE STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the installation of a 20,000 lumen street light on pole #14-54 on University Avenue at an additional annual cost of $68.00. / / /q/i,. Carried. ROUTE #I3 -ARTERIAL STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley MrOIVE177=7:177STAT=Fic $ Gas Corporation Le authorized to make the follow- ing changes and additions to the street lighting system adjacent to route #13 arterial at a total net increased cost of $547.25. 1. Intersection of North Cayuga Street a Stewart Park with Route 13; add three (3) 7,000 lumen mercury vapor units on wood•poles and remove one (1) 2500 lumen unit for a net cost increase of $121.00. 2. Dey Street, add two (2) 7,000 mercuity^'vapor units on- wood poles and one (1) 20,000 lumen mercury vapor unit and pmove one (1) 2500 lumen unit at a net cost increase of $174.00. . f,. 3. Third Street, ad&.two.'C2) 20,0110aii mercury vapor units on existing poles and remove one (1) 2500' lumen unit far.a- net;r`citot =increase of $159.00. 4. Hack Stre.t;add one (1) 2¢,900'1 n`ii `a.Yeury vapor unit on a wood pole at a nc,cost increase of $93.25. , Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT AMENDMENT: Comm. Yen.go recommended anproval of an amendment to present.street lighting contract to include additional street lights on route #13., arterial within.the city. He stated the annual cost of these lights will be $4,235.00 initially.- By nitially.-By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the amendment to the street lighting contract, presented at the last meeting by N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp., be..nnd::hereby is annroved;•and that the Mayor and City Clerk..be authorized to sign and execute`.it on behalf of the City under its i• 0-c4r.% �� Carried. MINUTES: On recommendation. of the .- ,rk a resolution, contained in the minutes of 1176=1 meeting, approving an amendment to the street lighting contract was amended ".to read as follows: corporate seal.. -- RESOLVED, that.:;he written agreement dated October 27,' 1"065,1odifying and amending the contract dated May 15, 1961 b tween the NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC $ GAS CQRPORATION and the CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK The and the same hereby is approV44} a{,ti,,tfiat `» he, Mayor and City Clerk of this Board be and they hereby are authorize�34;.autered and directed to execute the same in the name and in behalf of the City. On motion the minutes of the last meeting as thus amended were duly approved. • • • • L- PETITION - S. AURORA STREET: The Clerk read a petition from property owners in the 700 and 8t0 blocks of Sout'h Aurora Street requesting the construction of guard rails in these two blocks of South Aurora Street for the protection of persons and property from traffic accidents caused by the ever increasing traffic on this steep street. It contained the signatures of twenty residents and property owners in the area. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET GUARD RAIL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the reauest received from property owners in the 700 and 800 blocks of South Aurora Street for a guard rail along South Aurora Street be denied at this time; and that the City Engineer be authorized to continue his study of this situation and if indicated as a necessity that sufficient funds be included in next year's budget to do this work. 74- 1, Cc _h/ ,P ?sir .�,� Carried. SOUTH AURORA'STREET: The Clerk read a letter from William Barrett, Alderman -elect from tie 6th, Ward requesting the Board to take immediate action to construct guard rails .09 along South Aurora Street, :,;nald Culligan, Supervisor from this ward, appeared and lent his support to the appeal. Mr. John Capozzi, 766 S. Aurora Street, appeared as spokesman for area residents and made a strong appeal for the guard rails also. Mr. Capozzi also opposed the proposed widening of South Aurora Street. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Ewan RESOJ,VED, that the requests for construction of a guard rail along South Aurora Street be iiferred to the Superintendent. „VN/If- r Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET WIDENING: The Clerk read a letter from D.J. Culligan, Supervisor 77571=777777-(1, expressing his concern about the proposed widening of South Aurora Street as recommended by the Canital Improvements Review Committee. He urged the Board not to,move too quickly but instead to insist that the State build a by-pass from the D, e Road across Comfort Road and down into the valley via Sand Bank Road to meet rou He feared widening of South Aurora Street at this all possibilities of such a bynass. time would kill Comm. Alo stated that the Committee had considered all aspects of the nroject and felt • that even though a by-pass were built there would be sufficient local traffic coming from Ithaca College, National Cash Register Comnany and Morse Chain Company to warrant widening South Aurora Street. Comm. Smith noted that the State contemplates widening route 96b from south of the Ithaca College entrance to the south city line which will funnel more traffic than ever into the already narrow Aurora Street. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mr. Culligan's letter be referred to the Canital Imnrovements, Parking and Traffic Committee for study and report. u-c..�, -9 % 19g, Carried. The Clerk then read a letter from Charles Perrollaz, 416 South Aurora Street, urging that Scut'i Aurora Street be not widened but that other means of dealing with traffic on this hill be considered. By Comm, Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the matter of widening South Aurora Street be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking ET Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. WALLACE STEEL CO.:- The Clerk read a letter from Wallace Steel, Inc, 726 W. Clinton Street, requesting permission to extend an overhead crane in a westerly direction across Cherry Street to make use of its vacant lot on Cherry Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. WALLACE STEEL COMPANY: By Comm. Conley: seconded by comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Wallace Steel Company be requested to submit both a plan for the proposed overhead crane across Cherry Street and a suggested agreement with the City including safety devices for Cherry Street and a complete insurance coverage containing a "HOLD HARMLESS" clause for the benefit•of the City. / Carried. FOUNTAIN PLACE: The Clerk read a letter from D.J. Culligan, Supervisor - 6th. Ward, reque�- st g t iat the City grade and improve Fountain Place which is a small lane running off from Turner Place just north of 601 Turner Place. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred jo the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. •. • FOUNTAIN PLACE: Comm. Yengo reported that the request of Donald J. Culligan, which was received at the last meeting, to improve Fountain Place had been reviewed by the Highway Committee. He stated that a search of the deed to 511 Turner Place to Ada B. Shepherd, owner, reads in part as follows: "Fountain Street, said street having never been opened". A further search does not reveal that the street was ever deeded to the City. Under these circumstances the City cannot legally improve the street because it is private property. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request received on April 28th. for the improvement of Fountain Place be denied because it is private property. /�C /� /G 'C Carried- • ELMIRA ROAD - PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a letter from John F. Bangs, Alderman fro m the 3rd. Ward, calling attention to the number of school children who use a cinder path along Elmira Road to meet the school bus at the shopping plaza. He expressed concern about the children's safety and requested the Board to correct this alleged hazardous condition. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred ROUTE #13 ARTERIAL: arteria 1 ,wit in t e December 1, 1965. Superintendent City, had been MEADOW STREET: By Comm. TESIITTZT-Tra Route #13 intersection with Elmira Stewart Park. to the Highway Committee for study and report. -7%%-t', Carried. Dingman reported that the,final stage of Route #13 turned over to the City for maintenance as of • Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary Arterial, within the City, be named Meadow Street from its Road northward to the east city line in the vicinity of • Carried. • • • • —5 -- TUNING FORK STREET ALTERATIONS: Comm. Alo reported that E.E. Towlson, District Engineer, Departm7nt o u lie orks, had informed the City Engineer that prior to making changes to -the arterial streets in the vicinity of State Street, Seneca Way and Green Street, it will be necessary that a formal written request be submitted to the N.Y.S. .Department of Public Works together with a plan, estimate and a suitable statement to the effect that such changes, alterations and construction will be performed at no cost to the State of New York. The plans to provide access from Green Street to Seneca Way via a crossing of State Street near the Tuning Fork, has been accepted by the Common Council and approved by the Urban Renewal Agency. The design by the City Engineer embodys no features which would adversely effect the Public Works functions of traffic movement or utilities. The construction cost will be borne by the City as a contri- bution to the Urban Renewal Program in lieu of cash. Comm. Alo then presented and reviewed the plan proposed by the City Engineer for this alteration. • By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to submit a request and plans and estimates tcv4ilake the necessary alterations together with a statement that the work will be done at.no cost to the State of New York. Commissioners Smith and Leary both favored the plan while Comm. Alo did not. AYES: 4 - Smith, Egan., Leary, Yengo �a y C , NAYS: 2 - Conley, Alo 0 Motion Carried. • • • CLEAN UP IVEEK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESO VED, that the week of May lOth; to May 14th+ be designated as Spring Clean-up Week during which time all materials placed at the curb on regular garbage collection days will be removed by city trucks./ Carried. FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley that t e week of October 18-23 be designated as Fall clean-up week during which time all refuse placed at the curb on regular garbage collection days will be picked up. Carried. • CORNELL WALK SUBDIVISION: The Clerk read a letter from T.G. Miller, consulting engineer, enclosing a plan for development of an area owned by J.D. Gallagher just south of Valley Road off the end of Elmwood Avenue and known as "Cornell Walk Subdivision". He requested that the City proceed with the gravel basing and construction of water mains at city expense and sanitary and storm sewers at the subdivider's expense in this area as soon as possible to permit immediate development of the area. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway and the Water $ Sewer Committee for joint study and report. 7/ l (to4div �i J Carried. CORNELL WALK SUBDIVISION: Comm. Conley recommended extension of water and sewer services to the Cornell Walk subdivision with the understanding that none of the construction should be started until the rough grading in this area is completed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the construction of sewer and water mains to serve the Cornell Walk subdivision as follows: a) An estimated 800 feet of sewer line to be constructed at the owner's expense - the estimated cost of which is $4,800.00. b) An estimated 600 feet of water lines and one hydrant at city expenses from funds in the current budget -the estimated cost L,f which is $3,500.00. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the streets in the Cornell Walk subdivision be included in program for gravel basing in accordance with rules and regulations of the are applicable thereto. 71((:A -Lf/ oJ'6 6' Carried. this year's Board which Carried. • CORNELL WALK SUBDIVISION TREES: Attorney Robert I. Williamson appeareT on behalf - of Edward King, 247 Valley Road, and requested that four large trees presently growing 10 feet in the right-of-way for the proposed layout of Cornell Walk be saved as a protection to his client's property. Mayor Johns informed Mr. Williamson that the property belongs to Mr. Gallagher, the developer of this subdivision, and that if, and when, it is deeded to the City as a city street the trees would be saved if at all possible. CORNELL WALK DEED: The Clerk presentJd a deed from Joseph D. Gallagher to the City of Tthaca or streets in the Cornell Walk subdivision. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. 3ngo RESOLVED, that the deed be v.ferre' to the Highway Committee for study and report. t� Carried. • • • • SOUTH MEADOW STREET COMPLAINTS: Mr. Jos. Kearney spoke on behalf of residents of South Mea w and�v est Clinton Street and objected to the drop off left between the curb and the pavement at driveway entrances along these streets upon completion of the pavement. Clarence Beam, 624 West Clinton Street, complained that a low spot in the pavement in front of his residence trapped water there. Alderman Hughes reported that Mrs. Ruth VanUouten, 524 S. Titus Avenue, complained about a similar driveway condition at her residence. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the complaints be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for investi- gation and report. Carried._ SOUTH MEADOW STREET COMPLAINTS: Asst. Sunt. Hannan reported he had investigated the complaints received at the Last meeting about driveway entrances along South Meadow Street and related nrobl!,•ms. He reported he had discussed them with the State Engineer in charge of the project who had agreed that the situation needs reworking he gutter grades will be t•aised to improve both drainage an driveway entrances,_ /!'r t�tufj" // , v ., WILLOW AVENUE - STREET NUMBERS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor re- questing t.e Board to decide on what name to call that part of Willow Avenue which has been cut off by Route #13 arterial. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the City Engineer for study and report. Carried. WILLOW AVENUE STREET NUMBERS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVD, that no change be made in the name or numbering of that portion of Willow Avenue north of the Route #13 Arterial; and that the City As3essor be informed of this action which is taken in response to his request presented tothe Board on July 28th. '�¢,`Carried. • • • Cl MILLER STREET DEED: Attorney Freeman reported Associates to the City of Ithaca for a portion at the last meeting, and that it was in proper By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, THAT the deed to a portion of Miller Street received from be approved and accepted; and that the Clerk be directed to file it Clerk's office. he had examined the deed from Fairview of Miller Street, which was presented form for acceptance. Fairview Associates in Tompkins County Carried. MILLER STREET DEED: The Clerk reported receipt of an executed deed from Fairview Associates to a portion of Miller Street as approved by the Board on November 12, 1964. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the deed to Miller Street be referred to the City Attorney for his approval and report thereon. Carried. • • • Public Hearings on street closings - Willow Avenue; Linn Street; 1 Taylor Place Condemnation in order to open area for development la NYSEG request for right-of-way over several City land 2 NYSEG request for permission to install gas mains 2 Street Lights - Requests for installation and authorizations - Coddington Rd.; S. Titus Ave.; Stewart Park; King Street; Bridge over Flood Control Channel; DeWitt Park; Campbell Ave.; University Ave.; Rt. 13 -Arterial 3 - 3a S. Aurora St. - Petition for construction of guard rails; 4 S. Aurora St. - Proposed widening of Street recommended 4 Wallace Steel Co. request to extend an overhead crane across Cherry St. 4a Fountain Place request to improve and grade street denied 4a Elmira Rd. - Request to correct hazardous condition for pedestrian traffic 4a Rt. 13 Arterial - Supt. report it has been turned over to City for maintenance as of 12/1/65; nftlir//W&; 4a Tuning Fork Street Alterations - City Engineer authorized to submit a request, plans, & estimates to make necessary alterations to NYS Dept. of P.W. 5 Spring and Fall clean-up week designated 6 Cornell Walk Subdivision - Plan for development of area, construction of water mains, storm sewers, and streets (see also W/S - pg. 11) 7 So. Meadow Street Complaints about driveway entrances and related problems 8 Willow Ave. - Street numbers - request to Board to decide on what name to call part of Willow Ave. cut off by Rt. 13 arterial; decided that no change be made 8 NYSEG _ Amendment to Street Lighting Contract 3a Miller Street Deed from Fairview Associates to City for a portion of street 9 • • SENECA STREET $RIDGE: Comm. Leary called attention to the recent posting of the West Seneca Street bridge with a two -ton load limit. He stated he believed it would be able to carry loads up to eight tons after it was repaired last year': By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the matter be rferred. to the City Engineer for study and report. /A Xcz 1 t .; c`. Carried. WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm, Leary reviewed the situation regarding the load limited posted on the West Seneca Street bridge. He advised that Modjeski & Masters had recommended its posting for 2 tons before repair and 8 tons if it was repaired as they recommended while T.G. Miller recommended 4 tons if repaired according to his plan. He stated that the former 2 -ton posting had now been changed to 4 tons since the bridge was repaired according to Mr. Miller's plan and he requested that the Engineering Department remove the 2 -ton posted sign loc t d at Fulton and Seneca g g p Streets. (94 STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE DEED: The Clerk reported receipt of a deed from Cornell University to the City covering a small parcel of land in connection with the widen- ing of Stewart Avenue at the time the new bridge was constructed there. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the deed be accepted and ordered filed. Carried. SOUTH CAYUGA STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to secure from Modjeski $ Masters, consulting engineers, an estimate for engineering services to modernize the design and construction of the 1954 plans for,the outh Cayuga Street bridge. fig. dr- Carried. • • • LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith presented for approval an agreement between the City and Modjeski & Masters for engineering services to modernize the design and construction plans for Lake Street bridge. He advised it had been reviewed by the City Engineer and approved as to form by the City Attorney. He recommended that it be approved. Ey Comm. Smith: setonded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the agreementbetween the City and Modjeski $ Masters:for engineering. services on the Lake Street bridge be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be a'lrized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. • 67 Carried. LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Upon request Engineer Melchen advised that he expected to receive the final design and plans for the Lake Street bridge by June 1st. at which time it rreba;,ly would be advertised for bids.�� a estimated it would take between four and six months to complete it. /i _,.:,,y ,� ,Ef r . MODJESKI & MASTERS PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOL ED, tat a voucher in the amount of $5,500.00, payable to Modjeski & Masters, for engineering services on the Lake Street bridge be approved for payment in accordance with terms of an agreement with Modjeski $ Masters. PPO -1 -- Carried. Comm. Smith reported that it will be necessary:Ion•theyctty to purchase two parcels of land on the north and east side of the preser ikriie; o.Trovide a better approach. By Comm. Smith : , seojt nded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and City € tk • .,,-th rued and directed to arrange for the acquisition of the necessary propertie •and re art_ back to the Board thereon. +�ei ° �J r Carried. MODJESKI & MASTERS AGREEMENT: Comm. Smith recommended that Modje�ll5„ & Masters, be engaged to prove e engineering services for the Lake Street bridge to include the following: L/)K +' "'`:'t ` * .. En i" o ' 1) Supervision of . 2) Mi4 and shop 3) Pel a1 inspecti 4) Checking of a':.1: ; uction. Cation. of work. tractor's shop drawings. By Comm. Smith: se:corv& d by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be au ori si d execute an agreement, on behalf :of the City, with Modjeski $ Masters,' su ing - �; + eers, for:the purposes of obtaining` ser licos recess, for the constructlOn of the''Lake Street' bridge. Comm. Conley inquired .hat the amount of the contract would be. Both the City Engineer and Superintendent'indicated that the consulting services would be paid for on a per diem basis as required and that the amount of such services would be determined by the City as the work progressed. a Motion Carried. • • BRIDGE MAINTENANCE REPORT: The following report was presented and reviewed by Asst. Engineer Dougherty: "To: Chairman, Creeks and Bridges Committee Board of Public Works "Re: Bridge Maintenance Report - First Quarter, 1965 "Following is a report on the Bridge Maintenance Crew for the above period. "Bridge No. 2 - W. Seneca Street over inlet. Install 4 ton weight limit signs. "Bridge No.'5 - S. Plain Street over Six Mile Cr Clean $ paint bearings, bearing Clean expansion dam. Fabricate "Bridge No. 8 - E. Clinton Street over Six Mile Complete repainting job in prog and painting done in first guar "Bridge No. 14 "Bridge No. 15 eek. plates and pins. &. install expansion joing walk plates. Creek ress. 1/3 of cleaning, sandblasting ter. - Monroe Street over Cascadilla Creek. Clean F, spot prime. Clean bearing seats and back wall. - N. Cayuga Street over Cascadilla Creek. Clean and spot prime. "Bridge No. 24 - "Bridge No. 27 N. Cayuga Street over Fall Creek Install cover plates over all bearings for access. - Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek Install hoods over shoes at skewbacks. Remove bird nests. "Approximately May 15, 1965, depending on the weather, I will put on the temporary additional crew already authorized in the budget. This crew will be handled directly by Foreman Quinn. The air compressor for this crew has arrived and the truck is expected in the near future. Respectfully submitted, John A. Dougherty Asst. City Engineer" Comm. Smith stated that it was the recommendation of the Bridge Committee that no further work be done on the South Plain Street bridpeVover Six Mil Creek at this time. J/(E�,. •y. '/� COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE CLOSING: Comm. Smith called attention to the number of bridges in the city, and the cost of maintaining and rebuilding them, which he felt was one of the most expensive items of operating costs for the Department of Public Works. He • stated the Creeks $ Bridges Committee feel that if any of the bridges can be abandoned it will result in a great savings to the taxpayers in terms of capital investment in their replacement and annual maintenance charges. He called attention to a recent action of the Board authorizing the removal of the DeWitt Place Bridge and another closing the South Plain Street bridge over Six Mile Creek to vehicular traffic. On recommendation of the Committee the following action was taken to close the Columbia Street bridge to_affic: By Comm. Smith: seconded by -Comm. Alo / 'L x 5 WHEREAS, Ithaca's Bridge Consultants made a complete and tnorough inspection of all of Ithaca's bridges in 1964 and summarized its report on the Columbia Street bridge over Six Mile Creek with the following recommendation, "Serious consideration should be given to the abandonment or replacement of this structure since it is not believed to_be economically fea-ible *n repair it:" AND WHEREAS, this bridge has been limited to passenger cars only for some months with- out any apparent hardship; AND WHEREAS, with the building of the new VanNatta bridge an alternate route for crossing Six Mile Creek has been provided; AND WHEREAS, the Columbia Street bridge has the longest span of any in the City, and replacement would cost an estimated half -million dollars; AND WHEREAS, the elimination of this bridge would also eliminate traffic on the narrow Ferris Place and also the hazardous intersection of Ferris Place with East State Street; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 1) that this bridge be closed to all vehicular traffic for ninety days trial period beginning June 1S, 1965. • Carried. • COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE CLOSING: Supervisor Culligan reported to the Board that a great number of residents of South Hill are disturbed about the closing of the Columbia Street bridge and urged the Board that it give the matter its very serious consideration before closing this bridge permanently. Comm. Smith expressed his appreciation of the Supervisor's point of view and informed him that the Creeks & Bridges Committee felt the advantages of closing the bridge far outweighted the disadvantages connected with its closing.--4-����� CONE IA STREET BRIDGE: Supervisor Culligan appeared before the board and ask that rcn-- sideration be given to extending the 90 day closing of the Columbia Street Bridge to another 90 days. "4.; CO UJMB IA STREET BRIDGE: By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner Alo RESOLVED: `HER7AS, the Columbia Street Bridge over six mile creek was closed to vehicular traffic for a ninety day period ending September 15, on a trial basis, AND WHEREAS, the present bridge is unsafe for vehicular traffic and a new bridge would cost the taxpayers an estimated half to three quarter million dollars AND WHEREAS, the elimination of this bridge also eliminates the hazards of through traffic on Ferris Place and at its intersection with East State Street, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the closing of Columbia Street Bridge to vehicular traffic be continued indefinitely. ,42 ' 5-165' • Carried. • • • SIX -MILE CREEK WADING POOL: Mr, John Bentowski, 108 Treva Avenue, appeared before the Board to inquire why the wading pool adjacent to VanNatta's Dam in Six Mile Creek park was being filled in. He felt this action would destroy the natural beauty of the area. He was informed. -jt was being filled so that chAldren will not be attracted there to go swimming ,,4 wading in an area which is not upervised. Supt. Hannan advised that after theiough fill is completed the area will be levelled off and graded properly. FLOOD CONTROL: The Clerk reported that the Council had passed a resolution on March 3, 1965 regarding a bridge on Taughannock Blvd. over the proposed flood relief channel as follows: • "BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council does approve and commit the City of Ithaca to an expenditure of $115,000 for the erection of a Bailey type bridge over the pro- posed Flood Control Relief Channel when needed, and subject to the formal approval of the Board of Public Works does authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to so inform the responsibile authorities of the State of New York and the U.S. Corps of Engineers, "AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller be directed to prepare a Bond Resolution to this effect, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the plan of financing shall be as follows: 1) By an appropriation of 5% of the total cost from current funds, and 2) That the bond or bond anticipation notes shall be repaid over a five year period commenting with the year following the first year of such borrowings." By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the construction of a "Bailey" type bridge over the proposed flood relief near Taughannock Boulevard and accepts the appropriation of necessary funds authorized by the Common Council. Carried. FLOOD CONTROL - MEMO OF AGREEMENT: The Superintendent presented a "Memorandum of Agreement" which stated, in effect, as follows: 1) The State will convey to the City a strin of land adjacent to the new flood control channel in substitution for park lands appropriated by the State for the channel; 2) The City will convey to the State, from lands acquired by the City from the Lehigh Valley Railroad, any land required for State Highway and Arterial purposes; 3) The City agrees to construct a bridge to carry Taughannock Boulevard over the relocated Flood Control Channel. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works recommends to the Common Council the nnnroval of a proposed resolution authorizin R the proposed agreement with the State of New York relative to the relocation of the Flood Control Channel. Carried. • • • • W. Seneca St. Bridge - Bridge to be posted 4 -ton limit 1 Stewart Ave. Bridge - Receipt of deed from Cornell covering small portion of land in connection with widening of Stewart Ave. 1 South Cayuga St, Bridge Request to secure estimate for engineering service to modernize design and construction 1 Lake St. Bridge - Agreement between City and Modjeski & Masters approved for engineering services to modernize design and construction; voucher for M&M services; need for City to purchase 2 parcels of land for better approach; Mayor & City authorized to sign agreement for services; 2 Bridge Maintenance Report - 1st Quarter 1965 - presented by Asst. to Supt. 3 Columbia St. Bridge Closing - Recommendation bridge be closed to all vehicular traffic for 90 days trial period; then continued closed indefinitely 4 Six Mile Creek wading pool adjacent to VanNatt's Dam being filled in to prevent swimming or wading in unsupervised area 5 Flood Control - Memo of Agreement - Approval of construction of a "Bailey" type bridge over Taughannock Blvd. 6 M' • opyth • • • ITHACA ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman reported that the agreement, dated lune 7, 1963, between the City and Ithaca Associated Architects for the 'design and erection of a public library building had been cancelled. He then reviewed a new agree- ment approving this cancellation and wherein the architects agreed to furnish the City with all drawings, specifications, schematic design, studies, project construction cost estimates, area and volume estimates and all other documents, schedules, estimates and materials of any kind, or copies thereof prepared under the agreement of June 7, 1963. He advised it had been signed and executed and that final payment to the architects had been made as approved by the Board at its last meeting. It was the feeling of members of the Board that the drawings and other documents referred to in the new agreement regarding this matter should be turned over to the City now, and Comm. Yengo felt that a gesture should be made to the County to regain a part of the cost thereof to the City. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to request the architects to turn over all drawings and documents regarding a public library to the City at this time. Carried. ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman reported that the lawsuit in the matter of the agreement with Ithaca Associated Architects regarding the construction of a new library building had been settled and recommended payment of a voucher in the amount 'of $5,972.00 to the Architects as the agreed amount due to them undar terms of the agreement. He advised this was less than that claimed by the Architects by an amount of a little over $500.00. lle recommended that the payment be made on the condition that • the City could assign any of the work done under the agreement to the County for its use upon approsVal of the Council. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves payment of $5,972.00 to Ithaca Associated Architects as the balance due under terms of the agreement between the City and said Architects on the following conditions: 1) that the City receive the plans and specifications etc. compl:tnd by the Architects under the agreement. 2) that the City have use of the entire work product done by the Architects under the agreement without further cost. 'f«,,� �. a-" / 3 (o s Carried. FIRE STATION RELOCATION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the preliminary plans and cost estimates for the relocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 block of West State Street submitted to the Buildings and Grounds Committee by Ithaca Associated Architects at an estimated cost of $541,000.00, plus land costs, be forwarded to the Council, without any specific recommendation, for its consideration; and further that the Council be advised that the Architects have agreed that the preliminary plans may be revised so that the structure can be built facing on Green Street and require the acquisition of three of the four properties shown on the site designated by the Council in its directive dated December 16, 1964. Ljn42 ,✓ „7 S/ • Carried. ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman presented for approval an agreement between the City and Ithaca Associated Architects for professional services for the construction of a Central Fire Station to be located on a site in the 300 block of West State Street, approved by the Common Council on November 6, 1963. On recommendation of Comm. Conley paragraph 5 of Article XIV, addenda to contract, was amended so that the Architects would present cost estimates on a Police Station to this Board. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the agreement, as amended, be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Hunt inquired if the Board had taken any action on the Council's recent request to resume negotiations with Ithaca Associated Architects re- garding a public safety building on the west State Street parking lot. The' Superintendent advised that action had been delayed pending settlement of the disputed amount due the Architects under the present agreement. Ile indicated a meeting on this matter would be called at an early date. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo NV160 �--� RESOLVED, that the original agreement between the City and the Architects, dated+ne 7, 1963,regarding professional services for a public safety building be and hereby terminated ated and cancelled; and that all sums paid to the Architects thereunder sha credited and applied to amounts which shall become due under terms of the new agreement hereinabove authorized. Carried. The Board felt the present Committee on matters regarding construction of a Public Safety Building was too large to work efficiently with the Architects, and action was taken thereon as follows: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Committee on "Public Safety Building" heretofore appointed be and hereby is discontinued and discharged from its duties; and that the Building F, Grounds Committee of this Board be and hereby is designated as the Committee to work with the Architects on this matter. I12.1`65 Carried. • • • • • • L.V.R.R. LOOP RELOCATION: Mr. Niederkt tin, Director of Planning, reviewed a proposal ear ac ,17 ng"aa o� tze property north of State Street on which the present L.V.R.R. loop is located and moving the loop to an area south of Clinton Street to a new yard location. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that it take favorable action on this proposal at as early date as possible. I6,5- Carried. L.V.R.R. LOOP RELOCATION: By Comm. Smith: seconded by -Comm. Alo L E , t at t e uperintendent be'authorized to negotiate -,a contract with O'Brien and Gere, consulting engineers, for their services for design and construction of the proposed relocation of L.V.R.R. Co. yards new facility south of.Clinton Street, and present it at the next meeting of the Board for its an»rOv61. 61-e# (? 7 / .1' '; ' Carried. O'BRi_EN & GERE AGREEMENT: Comm. Smith reported that an agreement between the city a-bririen Gere, consulting engineers, for engineering services for construction of the new L.V.R.R. Co, yard had been presented to the Superintendent. He advised ...that the agreement provided for a 1um'10m-payment of $24,900.00 to O'Brien $ Gere for all a Oneezing:'s rvices needed 1.t� 4rtnection with thWaroject. He recommended approval`roof. By Coma, Smith: seconded'by Con*. Alo RESOLVED, that the agreement presented by O'Brien & Gere, Syractlse,:Nei York, for a totatst;2ated,payment by the City of $24,900.00 for allengineering' services re- quilskin connection with tholebrcation and construction of the new L.V.R.R. Co. yard be"hereby is approved; ailS'that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to Si i- and execute it oii behalf of the City under its corporate seal. `z; �_ .., 2 / i 77-1' Carried. • ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: The City Attorney presented a proposed lease between He City and Ithaca Festival of Classics covering the present airport site on Taughannock Blvd, and recommended it be referred to the Buildings f Grounds Committee for study and reg•- F~•�. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the proposed lease be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee, the City Attorney and City Controller for joint study and report thereon. Comm, Smith urged that every consideration be given to the thought of having this site continue to be operated as an airport as long as possibleFebruary 10, 1965 _... .__„_. : Carried. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommends the approval of a contract between the City of Ithaca and Ithaca Festival of the Classics, Inc. containing the following: Terms: (together with such other provisions as may be necessary to carry these terms into effect). iat /, PREMISES: Airport area (approximately 72 acres TERM: 50 years RENT: 1% of the gross per year; minimum $1,500.00 per year. CONSTRUCTION: commence within 3 years and complete within 6 years. 0PTIERSHIP: festival owns buildings and will turn ownership over to the City at expiration of lease. • SUBLEASING: no assignment or subleasing without consent of City except for actual development of the Arts. UTILITIES: Festival pays for use of all utilities at inside rates; City to install water service and Festival to install sewer. • LIABILITY: City held free and harmless. MAINTENANCE: Festival maintains the entire premises. 1, HANGAR: may not be demolished until a building of value of at least $1,000,000 constructed. *0104 STTRAGE : City may store equipment in hangar so long as it shall not interfere with construction. A lease shall be prepared enbodying the above terms and submitted to the Board for final approval. Any lease shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney as to legality of the terms thereof. NC By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Committee's recommendations in this matter be accepted and approved. Comm. Smith expresse c his concern about the future of the municipal airport and felt the matter warranted further study before approving the proposed lease. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Buildings $ Grounds Committee's recommendation regarding a proposed lease betw,;en the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics be tabled pending further study by the Buidings $ Grounds Committee. Carried. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE; Comm. Leary presented a proposed lease between the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. covering use of the airport property on Taughannock Boulevard. He advised it contained all of the basic points previously adopted by the Board and he recommended its approval for presentation to the Council. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the proposed lease agreement between the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. be approved and forwarded to the Council for its approval and subject to legal approval. Alderman Kilby objected to the proposal on the basis that the Festival will have the right to deal with airport people such as Designs II on a fixed operating basis. He felt the City should control any such operation. Comm. Conley felt that approval by the City might give the false impression that the City was backing the Festival and therefore encourage people to donate to the Festival. AYES: 3 NAYS: 1 - Conley 7Xa v, 02 ti Motion Carried. AIRPORT LEASE: Attorney Freeman reported that he had received a check from Finger Lakes Flying Service for $650.00 which represented five months' rent of the municipal airport, that $260.00 will be paid in February and another $260.00 will be paid in March to bring payments under terms of the lease agreement up-to-date. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING CENTER LEASE: The Clerk read a notice from the U.S. Navy Department electing to renew two leases with the city for the year commencing July 1, 1965 and ending June 30, 1966. One lease covered a parcel containing about 1.5 acres of land which is the site of the U.S. Naval Reserve Training Center on North Cayuga Street, and the other one covered a parcel of approximately 0.51 of an acre of land along N. Cayuga Street extension for an entrance to the Center. He recommended approval as had been customary for the past several years. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the foregoing leases be approved to June 30, 1966, as requested by the U.S. Navy Clerk be authorized to sign and execute renewal Corporate Seal. for renewal for the period July 1, 1965 Department; and that the Mayor and City thereof on behalf of the City under its it 96' e'5 Carried. • U. S. NAVAL RESERVE LEASES: The clerk read a notice fron the U.S. Navy Department elect -Mg to renew two leases with the City for the year July 1, 1965 to June 30, 19660 One lease: covered a parcel of land containing about 1.5 acres of land which is the site of the U-. S, Naval. Reserve Training Center on North Cayuga Street and the other one covers a parcel approximately 0.51 of an acre along North Cayuga Street Extension for an entrance to the Center. By Commissioner Conley: Seconded by Commissioner Leary ,9� RESOLVED: That the U. S. Naval Reserve leases for the period July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1 be approved and renewed as requested'by the U. S. 1avy Department and that the Mayor,City Clerk be authorized to sign and excute renewal thereof on behalf of the City, Carried. r' LEASE OF OFFICE 70 UP2AN RENEWAL AGENCY: Comm. .eary presented and recommended approval o a lease EFF7 n ne City and t— e Baca Urban Renewal Agency for use of the entire sacond floor of the premises now owned by the City and located at 123 South Cayuga Street. The annual rental for these premises, which included the use of a parking space for one automobile in the City's West Green Street parking lot, was $2,880.00 per annum, payable $240.00 monthly, By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that tic Lase be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its corporate seal. ,lu I j/dk'ef- `64 Carried. • • • • Superintendent Laverty reported that the Friends of the Library had requested use of the Eagles Building for storage of their books. This would not necessitate th.e use of utilities. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Friends of the Library be permitted use of the Eagles Building, without utilities, to store their books =Ill the book sale. N _?o'07 Carried. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK STORAGE: Superintendent Dingman reported that Friends of the Cornell Public Library anticipate that some surplus books will be left over at the end of its sale on October 31st. which is being conducted at the City Hall Annex (Eagles Building). They requested that they be permitted to store these surplus books in this building for as long as it is convenient to do so. He recommended approval of their request. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be approved on the condition that the city will not be responsible in any way for their safe keeping or for any damage whatsoever to the books. Carried. EAGLES BUILDING LEASE: Comm. Leary reported that a request had been received by the Superintendent frola..an athletic group who wished to use -the third floor of the Eagles Building. He then stated the Superintendent had estimated the cost of nutting the building in condition for this use would be $1,200.00, that the annual cost of maintaining t building in its present stand-by condition was estimated at $2,800, and that the"p ed use of the third floor would increase the maintenance cost by about 5500.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby advises the Council that any proposed use of the third floor be at a minimum of ;IzR0.00 per month; and that the City Attorney he requested to examine any proposed lease to insure the inclusion of a nroner clause for cancellation. ? 1 � 7 6 r Carried. • • JOHN LAJZA: The Clerk read a letter from John Lajza requesting permission to use the 25 foot right-of-way on the Water Tank Lot on West Hill for access to lot 23 in his subdivision. He stated he wished to build a house on this lot but that there is no other means of access thereto until such time as a city street is developed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. /114,- Carried. JOHN LAJZA: By Comm. Conley: seconded by -Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the request from John Lajza to use a 25 -foot strip for driveway purposes only over the westerly side of "West Hill Tank" lot on the condition that he will cause no damage to the roadway or the abutting property and on the condition that no improvement to the roadway will be made at city expense. Carried. JOHN LAJZA RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Leo Brannigan, 402 Cliff Park Road, requesting the Board to require John Lajza to erect a steel mesh fence along the right-of-way granted to him by the Board over the westerly side of the "West Hill Tank" lot for access and egress to a house he built there. She contended this was necessary to protect her adjacent property. By Comm. Yelgo : seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. iy /4 ', Carried. FLORAL AVENUE RTS/WAY : Cc-ntroiler Weinstein reported that the state is getting 7337,37=7 t.'?e r cc` control project along Floral Avenue, but in doing so does not acquire the homes where not necessary. He stated that the State will acquire the properties outright if the City wi.1l agree to participate in the cost thereof up to 10%. He suggested the Board to consider the matter as the properties may be valuable to the city in the future widening of Floral Avenue which is expected to bear a great deal of truck traffic in the future with the rerouting of trucks off route 96B. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comms, Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be _eferred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTIES: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board approves in principle the request that the city participate in the acquisition of additional properties along Floral Avenue in conjunction with the flood control project. Final approval of this)�"`,.7wiil�l await details on purchase price. S/" / `% /C., a, Carried. FLORAL AVENUE SALE OF LOTS: The Clerk read a letter from Russell W. Clark expressing is wire to purc ase city -owned lots located at 334, 338, 343 and 346 Floral Avenue. An appraisal by the City Assessor was attached indicating the value of these lots was $100.00 each. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings 4 Grounds Committee for study and report. c- Carried. FLORAL AVENUE LOTS: Controller Weinstein reported that anpraisals of lots on Floral Avenue needed as a right-of-way for the proposed flood relief channel are expected to be completed by state agents and available to the city within two weeks. • _ MC CARTHY BUILDER PAYMENT: Comm. Leary presented a voucher payable to McCarthy Builders in the amount of $21,480.00 for contract work on the city buildings at 108 E. Green St. and the corner of Green F, Cayuga Street. He stated this represented 95% of the contract price, less a 15% retained percentage, and $1,797.00 for approved caanges all of which have been approved by the architect. He recommended approval for payment. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in the total amount of $21,480.00, payable to McCarthy Builders, be approved for payv.�:nt as recommended. it , Carried. CITY HALL ALTERATIONS: Comm. Leary reported that all contract won alterati orons to the building at 108 E. Green Street for use as a City Hall had been completed by McCarthy Builders. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that all retained percentages for contract work on repairs and alterations of the new City Hall at 108 E. Green Street, in the total amount of $838.00, be approved for payment to McCarthy Builders. GAJ. -'' 1 Carried. Comm. Smith felt the Council should rescind its action taken on sentember 1, 1964 to designate this building and adjacent area as a site for a new City Hall, By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to rescind its action taken on September 1, 1964 designating the site located at the north nrong of the Tuning Fork, which includes all of the city's present holdings in the 300 block of East State Street, as the site of a new City Hall.)( Carried. VENDING MACHINES: The Superintendent reported that a request had been received to in- stall vending mac:lines in the' City Hall to furnish coffee, cigarettes and candy. Comm. Leary stated that local merchants had registered their protest to such a permitted use. By comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the requ. of to install vending machines in the City Hall building be and • it hereby is denied: , r e. t,;. • Carried. of GARAGE: The Superintendent presented and recommended approval/plans and a study report for a joint municipal garage and maintenance facility, to service all city equipment except fire department vehicles, prepared by Asst. Engineer Dougherty. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the plans and report be accepted and approved; and that they be forwarded to the Council for its consideration and action. Carried. MUNICIPAL GARAGE FACILITIES: The Clerk read a letter from the City School District ri.uirir.g if the City would be interested in providing vehicle maintenance in its proposednew m'inicipal garage building for the District on a contractual basis. It was indicated the District would require a minimum of 5500-6000 square feet of floor space with thrz:e hoists, general shop maintenance and storage facilities for parts, etc. Ey Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the uildings F, Grounds Committee for study and report. e Carried. GOLF COURSE REPAIRS: :;y Corm. Leary: seconded by RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to finance the cost of restoring the fairways at the playable condition. `� 1 Comm. Conley appronriate the sum of $1,200.00 to Newman Municipal Golf Course to a Carried GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE ADDITION: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested for an appropriation of $2,000.00 to build an addition to the club house at the Newman Municipal Golf Course for storage purposes. Carried. TOMPKINS COUNTY BARNS: Alderman Hunt called attention to the possibility that Toairrkins County will be vacating its County barns on Cherry Street at some future date. He wondered if the City should take a look to see if the building would be of use for storage purposes. The matter was referred to the Superintendent for investigation and report. The Clerk read a letter from the Mayor to the Board calling its attention to the future vacancy of the County Highway barns in the City. He suggested the Board determine if it is interested in these facilities. This matter was referred -also to theBuildings 4 Grounds Committee for consideration and report. 1 Y' • • • SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT: The Clerk read a letter from V. Stewart Underwood who announced he had purchased the Sunnyside Restaurant located at the corner of the Elmira Road and South Meadow Street. He requested an opportunity .to purchase a parcel of city -owned land lying south of the present structure, and presented a plan for landscaping and . land usage of the area. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED; that the request be referr to he Buildings Grounds Committee for study - and report. Carried. //(��=�1—�'__ SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT: Comm. Leary reported that the request received from Mr. Underwood, owner of Sunnyside Restaurant, at the last meeting for the use of a parcel of land adjacent thereto had been investigated and it had been determined that the land in question is currently owned by the State of New York. He stated that the Superintendent had talked with a right-of-way agent for N.Y, State Department of Public Works about this matter and had been advised that the State is unwilling to sell the property be- cause of its proximity to the entrance of Elmira Road into Meadow Street. The Super- intendent also asked about the possibility of landscaping this area and was advised by the State representative that Mr. Underwood should wait until the State had finished its work and that Mr. Underwood should then consult the State Department of Public Works about landscaping the area. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to forward %a�,copy of the foregoing report to Mr. Underwood. Gz�'- • c, /6 Carried. EAST HILL PARK ACQUISITION: The Clerk read a letter from the East Hill Civic Assn. requesti.n� g tha th Cit' y consider acquiring the Ithaca College property at the corner of Sage'& Seneca Streets for use as a neighborhood park. He stated the letter had been read to. the Council at its meeting on July 7th. and referred to the Planning Board and the Board of Public Works for consideration. By Comm.. Leary: seconded by Comm, Yengo 411 RESOLVED, that.the letter be referred to the 3uildings & Grounds Committee for study and report, C41,, i ` Carried. EAST KILL PARK ACQUISITION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo --- 177=37-that the-Vorecommends to the Council that the request received from the East Hill Civic Association to purchase the Ithaca College property at the corner of Sage & Seneca Street for use as a neighborhood park be denied due to its close proximity to the playground at East Hill School and also its pr_exiTity to the,:Cornell Infirmary. JUIV fir"6 Carried. H, L. PURDY REQUEST: The clerk read a letter from H. L. Purdy stating he was interested in purchasing a lot at the intersection of North Cayuga Street and East Shore Drive owned by the City. By Commissioner Conley; Seconded by Commissioner Yengo RESOLVED: That the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. H.L. PURDY REQUEST: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings & GrlUn ds Committee felt there was no public need for the city -owned lot at the corner of N. Cayuga Street Ext, and East Shore Drive, in the Town of Ithaca. He recommended that the. Council be advisedit is available for sale and that it .be offered f s•ale,.mt public auction at a minimum price of $15,000,00. . .„ Comm. Alo objected of its sale unless the- future use thereof c'ld be controlled be- cause of its proximity to the High School and Stewart Park. • ch`ers felt the Board of Education should be contacted to see if th4-School District haeAn interest in it. ;. y Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary ?'RESOLVED, the the matter be tabled. pairled. .,,►e City Attorney was requested to contact the Board of Education regarding its interest in thl.s;property. (LC/ ,I 'Cr G e,., • • • SIDEWALK NOTICES: Engineer Melchen recommended that the School District and the Army Reserve•Center be requested to construct sidewalks on Chestnut Street. By Comm. Yengo:•seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to notify the Ithaca City School District and the U.S. Army Reserve Center to construct sidewalks on Chestnut Street and Sunrise Road in accordance with recommendations contained in the "West Hill Traffic Survey" dated September 23, 1964. //1 Carried. SIDEWALK REPAIRS: Comm. Yengo reported that the City Engineer's Office has records that several owners of sidewalks are in need of repairs and have been sent Preliminary and final notices to remedy the bad sidewalk conditions and no corrective action by the owners has been taken. He recommended that the City should undertake to replace and/or repair as necessary the sidewalks at: 504 South Cayuga Street, 420 South Plain Street, 412 South Albany Street and 209 South Aurora Street and that the cost of such repair and/or replacement be charged as an assessment against the nroperty owners. .a . G 6/ By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works order the repair and/or replacement of sidewalks at the following: 504 South Cayuga Street, 420 South Plain Street, 412 South Albany:, Street and 200 South Aurora Street, the cost to be charged as an assessment against the property owners. Carried. SIDEWALKS: Engineer Melchen renorted that fourteen sidewalk projects, or a total of 1,30 sq. ft. had been completed. • • • MARSHALL PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that the Council had referred the proposed purchase of the Marshall.p roperty °ht 317 W. State Street to the Board for study and report, By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. /a 16..f" Carried. MARSHALL PROPERTY: • Comm. Alo reviewed the effect of the Marshall property on the park- ing capacity o t e West State -Street parkins lot together with the problem of providing access to the rear door of the proposed Central Fire Station. The present capacity of the West State Street parking lot is 65 cars. Construction of the new Centra, Fire Station will red ce the capacity of the parking lot to 42!automobiles. Acquisition of the Marshall prdrty will provide a pub`1io Irking lot which will accommodate -59 cars. ay Comm. Alo 'seconded try Comm. Egan' RESOLVED, that -the Board approves purchase of the ;-larshall property and so recommends to the Council. `--72.0-1) ' .6" -- Carried. • • —/- Ithaca Associated Architects' Agreement for design and erection of public library 1 lawsuit regarding new public library settled and Board approves payment 1 plans & cost estimates for relocation of Central Fire Headquarters; approval of agreement 1 Negotiations regarding Public Safety Building; Agreement terminated; Committee discontinued 1 L.V.R.R. Loop Relocation - Proposal for acquiring property; Supt. authorized to sign contract with O'Brien & Gere for design and construction; Agreement presented by O'Brien & Gere approved; 2 Ithaca Festival of Classics Lease -Lease proposal for airport site on Taughannock Blvd.; tabled; Lease agreement approved Airport Lease with Finger Lakes Flying Service -payment received 3a U.S. Naval Reserve Training Center Lease - Leases covering 2 parcels of land on N. Cayuga St. and N. Cayuga St. Ext., approved for renewal for period 7/1/65 to 6/30/66; Mayor & City Clerk authorized to execute 3a Lease of office to Urban Renewal Agency at 123 S. Cayuga St. approved; Mayor & City Clerk authorized to execute lease 3a Eagles Building - Friends of Library request use of building to store surplus books 3b Eagles Building - Request from an Athletic group to lease building 3b West Hill Tank Lot - John Lajza request permission to use right-of-way approved 4 Floral Ave. Rts/Way-State getting easements for Flood Control; Board to consider properties for future widening of Floral Ave.; Russell W. Clark expressed desire to purchase city -owned lots; 4 City Hall alterations - Contract work by McCarthy Builders approved for payment; 5 Board request CC to rescind action designating site on north prong of Tuning Fork as site of new City Hall 5 Vending Machines - Requests to install vending machines in City Hall denied 5 Municipal Garage Facilities - plans and report accepted and approved; 5 City School District inquiry if City interested in providing vehicle maintenance for District in its proposed new Municipal Garage 5 Golf Course repairs and addition of Club House requested of CC 5a Tompkins County Barns on Cherry St. - Inquiry as to whether City interested in these facilities for storage 5a Sunnyside Restaurant -Elmira Rd./So. Meadow St. - Mr. Underwood requesting opportunity to purchase city -owned land for landscaping; determined land owned by State and he should consult State. 6 East Hill Park acquisition -East Hill Civic Assoc. requests City to acquire Ithaca College Property at Sage/Seneca Sts. for use as park; denied 6 H.L. Purdy request to purchase city -owned property at N. Cayuga St. Ext./ East Shore Drive; Board recommends it be offered for sale; School District to be contacted for their interest 3-a • Donald Lucenti request to purchase city -owned land at 702 & 704 Giles St.; Board recommends CC to authorize sale; referred to Planning Board for study of land use 6-a 6a -2 - Giles St. Sale of Lots (702 -704) -Planning Board recommends CC to offer lots for sale at public auction; tabled because of sewer problems; Council to make survey of unsewered areas in City 6b (See also Sewer Study under W/S - pg. 9 Giles Street Driveway Opening-F.J. Raponi request permission to cross City right-of-way on property locate at 250-260 Giles St. 6b Sidewalk Notices -Supt. to notify Ithaca School District and U.S. Army Reserve Center to construct sidewalks 7 Sidewalk Repairs - BPW orders repair and/or replacement of sidewalks 7 Engr. Melchen report on sidewalk projects completed. 317 W. State St. - Marshall property - Board recommends purchase to provide public parking 8 • • BUS BUDGET: Controller Weinstein presented a proposed bus budget for the year 1965 indicating a total estimated operating expense of $76,189.99. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the proposed bus budget for the year 1965 be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS BUDGET: B); Comm. Leary: secondod by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the proposed bus buget for the year 1965, indi- ating a total estimated operating expense of $76,189.99, ba' approved and referred to the Common Council for its consideration. Carried.t/oltr WATER $ SEWER BUDGETS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the budget for the Water Department for the year 1965 be approved as follows: Total Operating Expense Capital Improvements (Schedule II) Capital Reserves: Water Source Devel. Garage Building .��,..; Contingency Fund Total Expenditures $ 422,521 62,200 50,000 6,000 25,000 $ 565,721 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget for the Sewer Department for the year 1965 be approved as follows: Total Operating Expense Capital Improvements (Schedule II) Capital Reserve for Sewer Construction Capital Reserve for Garage Building Contingency Fund Total Expenditures $ 312,765 103,100 25,000 4,000 25,000 $ 469,865 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing budget be referred to the Common Council for its approval. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had approved additional appropriations requested by the Board as follows: $1,600.00 Relocation of entrance at Stewart Park 800.00 Dredging a part of the lagoon at Stewart Park during 1965. 1,500.00 Relocating a storm sewer at Stewart Avenue and Campus Road 350.00 Regrading an area in Washington Park for an ice skating rink nextseason. W-14 .? 64-A-4" — iV' .5— BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board request the Council to arnropriate the sum of $540.00 to budget account No. 116-440, City Engineer's office, for the purchase of a new standard n recise engineer's and surveyor's transit to replace the present one which is in need of repairs estimated by the factory to be $356.50. 6.&14 // ''j Carried. AIR BLOWER: By Comm Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary appropriate the sum of $1,100.00 RESO LD, that the Board hereby requests the Council to appro p from the Sewer Contingent Fund tp Budget Account #364 in the Sewer Fund to finance the purchase of a new air blower motor to replace a burned -out unit and to repair the damaged unit for stand -.by purposes'. t2 Carried. BUDGET: Comm. Egan presented a proposed budget for the Department of Public Works for th'P year 1966. He stated all requests had been reviewed by the Finance Committee and he recommended approval_ th reof in accordance with the following schedule: ope tion and mainteri ie Construction F, PermantfImprovements CapittlReserves Cons uction (Urt n Rene al Program) Total - All budvabbquests fe By Comte Fgai; seconded by Comm.:C6414` RESOLVEJJ thet the fidget request► 1866 coming under this .Board's jurisdiction, in the;n.`'1 Fund, in `the grand td. ,lrmount of $1,609,037.00 in accordance with the foragaing schedule be and hereby approved and forwarded to the Council for approval. ,4 824,637.00 658,400.00 110,000.00 16,000.00 14-1). y (6 Carried. • • • • CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: RESOLVED, that the Board recommends the to succeed themselves as members of the the year ending June 1, 1966. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo appointment of Commissioners Smith and Alo Capital Improvements Review Committee for Carried. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: The City Clerk reported on the following matters: 1) )9unicipal garage - the Council recommended that the Capital Improvements Review Committee consider this for inclPsion in the 1966 capital budget. 2) Golf course clubhouse addition - Same as above. 3) Taylor Place - The Council authorized the City Attorney to initiate condemnation proceedings for the acquisition of property from Charles Brown for the extension of Taylor Place, 4) Water Building - The Council approved an appropriation of $2,000.00 to replace the roof on the Water Building. )` 9' 5) Sewage Treatment Plant rake - The Council approved an appropriation of $3,500.00 to replace a mechanical rake at the Sewage Treatment Plant. INCINERATOR: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that, in view of the seriousness of the rapid filling of the existing city dump and the failure to find an alternate site for a dump, the Board hereby recommends that studies for an incinerator operation be included in the Capital Improvement pro- gram for a possible construction start in 1966. Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING: Alderman Hunt reminded all those present that the first meeting of the Capital Improvements Review Committee for this year was scheduled for August 31. He urged representatives of the Board to bo present and expressed the hope that the new Superintendent of Public Works be encouraged to attend also to become acquainted with the Committee's work. He encouraged all other members of the Board to keep themselves Hosted on what the Committee is doing. He called attention to the Board's request for a new garage building and felt the Board should make a strong recommendation regarding this particular project. s ' GARAGE: By Comm, .Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Capital Improvements Review Committee to provide for the construction of a central garage facility during 1966 at a total estimated cost of $230,000.00, r"', J7 1( 5— BOND BOND ISSUES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RES L D, tat the Board hereby requests the Common Council issues to finance the following construction work which is 1111 bidding: New VanNatta Water Pumping Station at an estimated cost of Vacuum Sludge Dryer and building at the Sewage Treatment Plant at an estimated cost of .11 Co, Carried. to authorize scheduled for $280,000.00 265,000.00 two bond immediate Carried. PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE FOR SUPERINTENDENT: Comm. Conley recommended the purchase of a new automobile for use by the Superintendent of Public Works. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to 4ith the purchase of an • automobile for this purpose under State contract. Carried. SUPERINTENDENTS CAR:. Controller Weinstein reported he had been unable to purchase a new automobile for uu'ky the Superintendent of Public Works through the State's contract because it had expired on June 30th. and no cars were available. He advised that the City Attorney ruled this situation could be declared an emergency and the Board could .waive bidding requirements in this ease in order to purchase a car on the oven market without further�,delay. (2 !,,. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo WHEREAS, Robert 0. Dingman will assume the duties of Sunerintendent of'Public Works for the City of Ithaca on September 1, 1965, and WHEREAS, an automobile is required for the use of said Superintendent in the performance of his duties, and the City has no unassigned automobile available for his use, and WHEREAS, an attempt to purchase under the State's contract has been unsUtcessul because the contract expired on June 30, 1965''and no more automobiles are available from this source, and WHEREAS, quotations have been received on the purchase of a suitable automobile, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this. Board that this situation constitutes an emergency which justifies the waiving of bidding requirements in this instance, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the opinion of this Board that no -benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids on this automobile; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a new 1965 Chevrolet four -door sedan from Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. at a total net price of $2,200.00 • in accordance with terms of its quotation as submitted. Unanimouslv.c.rried and annroved by the Motor._,_ • Budgets - 1965: Bus Budget 1 Water & Sewer Budgets 1 • Additional Appropriations 1 Dept. of Public Works la Capital Improvements Review Committee recommendations; requests; 2 Bond Issue to finance new VanNatta Pump Station; Vacuum Sludge Dryer and building at Sewage Treatment Plant 2 Purchase of automobile for Supt. of Public Works 3 • • • 1 rg;/10) • r‘ %r.r‘,_ -N ;6 • • • • -I' SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS: Alderman Kilby requested the Traffic Engineer and Parking & Traffic Committee to study the possibility of establishing reduced speed limits in school zones on Elm and Chestnut Street adjacent to the West Hill School. The request was referred to the Traffic Engineer for consideration. WEST HILL SCHOOL SPEED ZONE: Comm. Alo presented the following recommendation: "The Committee recommends that the. Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer promulgate a 90 day experimental regulation and erect signs necessary to enforce a 15 MPH SCHOOL SPEED ZONE on Chestnut Street adjacent to the West Hill School for the following reasons: 1) The city-wide speed limit has recently been raised to 30 MPH. 2) The new Chestnut Hills Apartments have increased traffic volume on Chestnut Street 3) There is no sidewalk available on portions of Chestnut Street for the use of pedestrians. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Committee's recommendation Chestnut Street.be approved. CHESTNUT ST;<EET - STOP SI:,U: The Clerk read a letter guesting installation of a stop sign or an automatic at its intersection with Hook Place. By C -:-nm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED,, • r'zat the request be referred to the Capital Ccrnmitte for study and report. regarding a School Speed Zone on Carried. from the West Hill P.T.A. re stop light on Chestnut Street P-1).4) (-5 Improvements, Traffic $ Parking Carried CHESTNUT STREET: Comm. Alo recommended denial nt a request received from the West Hill PT's tai a stop sign or traffic signal on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Hook Place because the Traffic Committee felt that the stop required on Hook Place at Chestnut Street and the reduction of the speed limit from 30 to 15 mph, on Chestnut Street recently authorized and established by the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer are reasonably safety measures at this location. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from the West Hill PTA for a stop sign or traffic signal on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Hook Place be and hereby is denied as recommended by the Traffic Committee. Carried. BELLE SHERMAN PTA REQUESTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Belle Sherman PTA Safety COnmlttee requesting Ti ollowing: 1) Painted crosswalks at the intersection of Mitchell Street and Ithaca Road with signs designating same to be school crosswalks. 2) Painted crosswalks at the intersection of Cornell Street and Homestead Road, also with appropriate signs, and a restricted parking area during school days on the west side of Ciinell Street at the crosswalk area. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, the request received from Belle Sherman PTA be referred to the Parking $ Traffic Committee ittee for study and repot.• ;,o �/ Carried. ..,/(c_ — FALL CREEK SCHOOL ZONE: 'The Clerk read a letter from the Fall Creek PTA requesting that a 15 mph zone bepst'ablished on North Aurora Street in the .vicinity of Fall Creek School. 8 ,t n m. 'Yengo : seconded=by Comm, Leary RES:OJ_XED,�that*the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report., --� Carried. FALL CREEK SCHOOL ZONE: Comm. Alo reported the request received from the Fall Creek PTA for a 15 -7 on North Aurora Street adjacent to the School is under study and recomme ded that no parking, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on school days, be established on Queen, King and North Aurora in the school area on a trial basis. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer be authorized and directed to establish the following traffic regulations on a 90 -day experimental basis: NO PARKING from 8:00 a.m. to 4:9O p.m. on SCHOOL DAYS Queen Street, from Linn to Aurora Street, south side. King Street, from Linn to Aurora Street, north side. North Aurora Street, from Queen to King Street, east side. .y'6,� Carried. • • • • • SOUTH AURORA STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: Comm. Alo presented the following report of the Traffic and Parking Committee: The Parking and Traffic Committee regards as imperative the removal of truck traffic from South Aurora Street and Route 96-B. Previous requests by the city have not resulted in sufficient action by New York State to prohibit usage of Route 96-B by "through trucks" and re-route them via Route 96. Our committee wishes to inform the Board that the City Engineer's office is presently completing an extensive survey of truck traffic on Route 96-B. Factual information gathered includes volume of truck traffic, relative speeds of trucks vs. other vehicles at various points on South Aurora Street and Danby Road, and an economy study of truck travel to Candor via Route 96 vs. 96-B. Truck accidents data, pro- vided by the Police Department, will be analyzed and included in the study. A complete report of findings will be presented to the Board at its next regular meeting for presentation to the Common Council and forwarding to the State of New York. 6V1/1","" SOUTH AURORA STREET TRAFFIC REPORT: Comm. Alo presented a copy of a report on south Aurora Street traffic prepared by the City Engineer. (See copy attached to minutes.) Copies thereof were distributed to members of the Board. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the detailed report on truck traffic on South Aurora Street submitted by the City Engineer be accepted; and that the Mayor be authorized to request our State representatives in Albany to arrange a meeting with the State Traffic Commission at which this report can be submitted by local people to the end that the recommendations contained in the report may be nut into effect. (7i., F ' -- Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET TRAFFIC: Commissioner Alo reported that the Mayor had written letters to N.Y. State Traffic Commission, Senator Metcalf, Assemblywoman Cook, Mr. Maeder and Mr. Towlson regarding truck traffic on South Aurora Street hill (Route 96B). An answer from Mrs. Cook indicated that a conference on the subject had been scheduled with city engineers this week. %Ifl7+�l SOUTH AURORA STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: Alderman Bangs related some of his conversation with the driverucwici got out of control on South Aurora Street on June 21st. He indicated that the driver had never been in Ithaca before and did not become aware of the steepness of the grade on South Aurora Street in sufficient time to keep the truck under control. Mr. Bangs suggested that warning signs be erected farther out on the Danby Road and that they be of a more warning nature. Comm. Yengo suggested a stop sign be placed at the entrance to National Cash Register Company at which point all trucks would be warned to use their lowest gear. Comm. Alo recommend- ed that a cut-off for all trucks be constructed near National Cash Register Co. which would require that all trucks enter it, stop and shift to their lowest gear. City Engineer Melchen reviewed some of the contents of his report on the subject which had already been submitted to the State Traffic Commission and which included the cut-off recommendation. He then read a draft of a letter which the Mayor was sending to the State Traffic Commission pressing for some immediate relief. Supervisor Culligan expressed his concern and that of all South Hill residents and indicated the Board of Supervisors would press for relief in this matter also. .2 3� (p` The Clerk read a telegram addressed to the Mayor for information only. To To Mayor Hunna Johns: We strongly urge amendment permitting trucks who have deliveries at Morse Chain and NCR in Ithaca to use Route Aurora Street. Universal Carloading is protesting new ordinance prohibiting trucks exceed nine tons on this street_ • TOWN OF ITHACA REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from Robert J. Wells, Assessor of the Town of Ithaca, requesting use of an additional parking space in the West Green parking lot for the use of the Town on a reserved basis. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. 7 3 �3 Carried. NORTH CAYUGA ST°FET PARKING: The Clerk read a letter, signed jointly by Mickey Carlison and Stanley Borow, requesting that angle parking be provided for in front of Mickey's Market and the North Side Liquor Store at this address. "y Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. NUKUH CAYUGA STREET PARKING: comm. Alo presented the toiiowing recommendation: "The Committee recommends that the joint request by Mickey Carlison and Stanley Borow on February 10, 1965 for angle parking in front of Hickey's Market and the North Side Liquor Store be denied. No gain in parking space can be realized by angle parking; allowing adequate clearance for turning movements and sight distance, only two angle spaces could be accommodated where the two parallel spaces are now located. Angle parking is also dangerous as automobiles must back out blindly into traffic." By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the request be denied as recommended by the Committee. Carried. PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from Mr, Weinstein, City Controller, advising that eh —iad received inquiries from member; of the Board of Supervisors about additional off-street parking in the area adjacent to the proposed new county -city building on East Court Street. He stated the letter had been presented to the Council on July 7th. and referred to the Planning Board and Board of Public Works for consideration. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. WEST COURT STREET PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from Purity Ice Cream Company re- questing a change is parking regulations along the south side of its building at the northwest corner of Cascadilla and Meadow Streets from parallel to angle parking. L';7 Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Traffic F, Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. WEST COURT STREET PARKING: Comm E.lo reported ':e Traffic & Parking Committee had investigated the following requests: 1. A request received from Mr. Cha!-, Den7:u.m to make city property across from 235 Cliff -Street _'.to a- p::.:l? c parking area. 2. A request received from Purity Ice Cream Co. to change the northwest corner of Cascadilla and Meadow , along its building, from parralel to angle parking. He advised that Loth requests, if approved, would be in violation of Sec. 15-114 [a] [15] of the ' :affic Ordinance.. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm.. ..� .n. RESOLVED, that both of the foregoing requests be referred to the Common Council with a recommendation that ?.ey be denied. J1-1) L / a . 46- Carried. NORTH CAYUGA STREET PARKING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the following parking changes in the 100 block of N. Cayuga Street be approved: 1) that the 10 -minute parking space reserved for hotel guests at the Victoria Restaurant, 109 N. Cayuga Street, be replaced with a parking mdter reserved until noon for truck loading only. 2) that the truck loading zone signs be removed from meter #164 on the west side of this street, and meter #190 on the east side thereof. a? �� Carried. N. ALBANY STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo reported a request had been received from the Central Sc ool Faculty requesting a temporary extension -of the narking time limit in the 300 block of N. Albany Street from two to three hours because of construction in the area. He felt that if this request was granted it would, in effect, make possible all day parking in this area for the faculty and reduce narking space available for residents. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from the Centrn1=School Faculty for an extension of the parking time limit from two to.three hours. in the 3b© block of N. Albany Street be denied. (, ‘;'71 C Carried. Mayor'Johns advised he had received a request f om Angelo's Dry Cleaners to permit parking #n front o.f..his place of business at 31a N. Meadow Street, and he referred this to: the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. ANGELO'S DRY CLEANERS REQUEST: Comm. Alo reported -that the Traffic Committee recommended) with regrets, to deny Angelo's Dry Cleaners request to permit parking in front of his place on business at 315 North Meadow Street because it felt that this highway is in- tended to improve the movement of traffic through the city. By Comm. Ale: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from Angelo's Dry Cleaners to permit parking in "front of his place of business„at 315 North Meadow Street be denied. :AYES : 5 / 1AYS: 1 - Egan i) / �t` Carried. MILLER $ WORTH STREETS: Comm. Alo reported that because Miller Street is only 18' wide an ort treet is only 26' wide parking on both sides of these streets causes traffic problems to through traffic. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Corpm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Chief of;Police and Traffic Engineer be authorized and directed to establish no.liarking on these streets on a 90 -day experimental basis as follows: Parking prohibited at all times: Miller Street, from Cornell Street to Pearl Street, south side; and Worth Street, from Cornell Street to Cobh Street, north side. Carried. a it • STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan. WHEREAS, 1242 parking meters are in service on the city streets and in municipal parking lots, and • WHEREAS, a parking meter replacement schedule is in effect which insures the annual 14 replacement of 100 worn or obsolete meters; and funds are currently budgeted for the purchaA.. of 100 new meters in 1965, and WHEREAS, in 1964, due to discontinued production of the Dual parking meter, the Common Council adopted a policy standardizing on parking meters of the Park -O -Meter type as manufactured by the Rockwell Mfg. Co., and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Ithaca, for reasons of efficiency and economy, to standardize on the type of parking meters to be used in the City for the following reasons: 1) There are 1242 parking meters currently being used on city streets and in parking. lots. 2) The investment in a stock of parts that will have to be maintained for servicing one standard type of meter will be less than if the City is required to service several different tyres of meters. 3) The expense of servicing one type of meter when compared with servicing several different types will be much less. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution, pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law, indicating that, for reasons of efficiency and economy, there is a need for standardization of parking meters in the City of Ithaca, and therefore authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase, after public bidding, the Park -O -Meter as manufactured by the Rockwell Manufacturing Co., in such quantities as there may be funds appropriated for that • purpose during 1965. Carried, STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS; The Clerk reported the Council had approved the standardization of parking meters for 1965 as requested by the Board. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt reported that the striping crew had been working nights recently to mark Green, Seneca and Cayuga Street with stripes and arrows designed to help move traffic quicker and more efficiently. He advised that the re- 1 moval of 10 parking meters in these streets become necessary to make the proposed plan ; effective. He requested the Board's approval thereof. Criticism was voiced by some members of the Board because they felt this action should have been approved by the Traffic $ Parking Committee before the meters were removed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Traffic $ Parking Committee for study and • report. u A, 16 'C'r Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET PARKING METERS: Action was taken to restore narking meters on South Aurora Street as follows: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, changes be made in parking regulation on the west side of South Aurora. Street as follows: (a) the NO STANDING zone on the north end of the block he shortened to Hermit one additional palking space. (b) the two taxi stands be discontinued from use as their primary nurnose in serving the bus terminal no longer exists at that location. (c) three parking meters be installed in the spaces made available by (a) and (b) above. Carried. PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that parking meter zones be established in the vicinity of the new library and police buildings upon their completion. -and that parking meters be installed and/or altered as follows: ' -:.fit 4 -''.,+'' 1. North Cayuga Street - 300 block: change 26 - 5 hour esters to one hour meters on both sides. 2. North Cayuga Street - 400 block: Instati 38 - 3 hour meters vel..both sides. 3. W. Court Street - 100 block: Install 11 - 1 hour meters on North'Side. 4. East Court Street - 100 block: change 24 - 2 hour meters to 17 one hour meters and install 7 fifteen minute meters beside the Presbyterian Church. , a S. West Buffalo Street - 100. block: change 28 - 5 hour meters to 2 hour meters. 6. N. Geneva Street - 300 block: install 14 - 5 hour meters on east side. 44 / O'(".+ Carried. • • • • • ALTERNATE SIDE ALL-NIGHT STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo advised that the 90 -day experimenLa. period for alternate side all-night street parking will expire on January 26, 1965 and recommended that the Council be requested to amend the traffic ordinance to make alternate parking permanent in its present form. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Code of Ordinances, by adding thereto Section 15-124 to read as follows: Sec. 15-124. Alternate side all-night street parking prohibited The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. as follows: 1. On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days of the calendar month, except where otherwise already restricted. 2. On the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days of the calendar month, except where otherwise already, restricted. "! g „7W-4- ✓ / &5 Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-180 of the Code of Ordinances, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto the following: Heights Court, north side, ',Wycoff Avenue to east line of No. 114 Heights Court. West Lincoln Street, north side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue. West Seneca Street, north side, Albany Street to Floral Avenue. Chestnut Street, east side, Elm Street to Sunrise Road and by deleting therefrcn tha following: West Seneca Street, north side,Albany Street to State Street. Chestnut Street, east side, (look Place Ext. to south school driveway. Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by RESOLVED; that the Common Ordinances, parking meter ing:. Comm. Leary Council be requested to amend Section 15-183 of the Code of zones, by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the follow - Additions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to south except 200 block of N. Cayuga Street. Cayuga Street, west side, Court Street to north Eddy Street, east side, from 80' north of north Deletions: Cayuga Street, east Street. Eddy Street, east side, Catherine Street to Campus Arch. line of No. 313 South Cayuga Street, line of No. 312 South Cayuga Street. line of Seneca Street to Campus Arch. side, Court Street to Clinton Street, except 200 block of N. Cayuga ' Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary I fc: IV U, t,1at ~. e Co ncil e requested to amend Section 15-180 of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto 1 the following: Tompkins St'eet, south side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue. Hancock Street, north side, Lake Avenue to Third Street. Carried. Sy Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 15-178 of the Traffic Ordinance, One-way streets and alleys, by adding thereto an deleting therefrom the following: 0 7 i C r Additions: Seneca Street between Eddy Street except that two-way traffic shall Fulton Street and Cayuga Inlet. North Cascadilla Avenue and South Street, westbound traffic only. and West State Street, westbound traffic, be permitted on West Seneca Street between Cascadilla Avenue, between Tioga and Cayuga Deletion: Seneca Street between Eddy and Meadow Streets, westbound traffic only. tit -2 145— Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 15-79 (b) of the Traffic Ordinance by adding thereto the following: Chestnut Street; adjacent to West Hill School in posted school speed zone, fifteen (15) miles per hour during the school noon hour, school recess, or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours. Ccnm. Alo recommended several amendements to the Traffic Ordinance ani advised that the addition or deletions referred to are in the nature of corrections rather than new ordinances since they apply to parking zones established a -.d posted in past years but not included in the ordiance. By Comm, Alo: Seconded by Comm, Egan. RESOLVED, that the Council be requested tc nmendthe traffic oridance as follows: 1.) SECTION 15-180 PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS. Carried.- " uiignannocc Blvd., both sides for a distance of annroximately 1000' at 'south ind of airport Taughar.nb k Boulevard east side, in front of Freeman's" Boat Yard for dOtartce of approximat.ly 500 feet West State Street, Scuth Side, Floral Avenue to 1025 West State Street West State Street, North side, Cayuga Inlet to Fulton Street Prospect Street, both sides, Turner Place to Aurora Street West Craen Street, north side, Albany Street to opposite Fayette Street East Seneca Street, South side, Aurora Street, to Seneca Way HIGHLAND AVENUE: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby. recommends that parking be *prohibited on the west side of Highland Avenue, from Westbourne Lane southerly for a distance of annroximately 200 feet to the present "NO PARKING" zone; and that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-180 of the Traffic Ordinance by the following addition to provide for this: --ivly�,- Highland Avenue: west side, from Westbourne Lane to the north line of 150 Highland Ave. Carried. ITHACA-DRYDEN ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHT: Alderman Hart inquired if any changes had been made in the operation of the traffic light at the Ithaca -Dryden Road multiple intersection - to make it operate more efficiently. The Superintendent advised that electrical changes were being made to provide a leading green light for a left turn on Cornell Street. He also indicated the necessity of widening Dryden Road. ///3Ar AURORA -PROSPECT TRAFFIC LIGI-IT: Comm. Alo reported that the traffic studies at this intersection also do not indicate sufficient warrant for traffic signal installation. Accident occurances at the intersection of a type probably correctable by traffic signal control are lower than the frequency establishing minimum warrant. Of major importance at this intersec-ion are the very steep grades on both Aurora Street approaches. Ex- perience has often shown that the accident rate rises sharply, particularly those of the rear end collision type, after installation of traffic signals at an intersection with difficult topography like the Aurora -Prospect intersection. For the above reasons the committee recommends that traffic signals not be installed at this intersection. ,� �l.,�'Y ��� CAYUGA-FARM INTERSECTION: Comm. Alo reported that initial studies at this intersection indicate insufficient warrant for traffic signal installation. The committee recommends that further traffic studies at the intersection be deferred until after completion of Route 13. STANDARDIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Ithaca for reasons of efficiency and economy to standardize on the type of traffic signals and traffic signal controllers to be used in the City of Ithaca for the following reasons: 1. The City of Ithaca operates traffic signals and controllers at 43 intersections, and 2. The investment in an inventory of renair parts which must be maintained for servicing one standard type of traffic signal and controller will be minimized and 3. The expense of servicing one type (standard) traffic signal and controller will be minimized, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Commch Council he requested to adopt a resolution pursuant to Section 103 of the General Municipal Law indicating that, for reasons of efficiency and economy, there is a need for standardization of traffic signals and traffic signal controllers in the City of Ithaca and therefore authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase, after public bidding, traffic signals and traffic signal controllers as manufactured by the Crouse -Hinds Co., in such quantities as 4Snre may be funds appropriated for that purpose in 1965. Carried. GENEVA STREET: Alderman Hughes requested that,the Board consider the replacing of the present flashing light signal at the Clinton -Geneva Street intersection. Mayor Johns referred this request to the Capital Improvements, Parking F, Traffic Committee for study and report. - " /A ROUTE #13 BY-PASS: Comm. Leary recommended that efforts be continued to get a traffic light insta le on route 13 bypass at the Day Street intersection and Attorney Freeman recommended that signs pointing to the business district be installed at its intersection with both State and Green Streets. ROUTE #13 TRAFFIC SIQ LS: Traffic Engineer Flumexfelt reported that the State is engaged in tak m gg trY c counts on the last section of route #13 bypass to determine the need for traffic light signals requested by the City at the Dey Street and other intersections not presently signalized,1/47/1/154 : • ,' •' • • • CASCADILLA AVENUE - ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Comm. Alo presented the following recommendation: "Because of the difficult turning movement by north bound Cayuga Street traffic into North Cascadilla Avenue, the committee recommends that the direction of travel on North Cascadilla Avenue be reversed making both North and South Cascadilla Avenues ONE-WAY westbound and that the Chief'of Police and Traffic Engineer promulgate a regulation and erect the necessary signs to make the change on a 90 day experimental basis." By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board approves the committee on North Cascadilla Avenue. WEST SENECA STREET - TWO-WAY TRAFFIC: By Comm. F.E/EL, thrat tTie request received from Claude Lines for two-way traffic on West Seneca Street Le denied. 's recommendations for one-way traffic Carried. Alo: seconded by Comm. ngan Baldwin on behalf of Greyhound Bus , between�/Fulton and Meadow Streets, i T"4 GIIES STREET: By Commissioner Alo: Seconded by Commissioner Leary RESOLVED: that Giles Street between Columbia and Hudson Street be made one way westbound and that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer premulagate a regulation and erect the necessary signs to make the change on a 90 day experimental basis. d TIOGA-CAYUGA ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Comm. Alo reported that Mayor Johns had suggested the possi ility o improving traffic flow in the Central Business District by making Tioga Street one way northbound from Green to Seneca Street and making Cayuga Street one way southbound from Seneca to Green Street. Among the 10tAntages of this proposal is the fact that left turning movement would no longer dela "traffic which otherwise could move through the intersections on the green light. Maya - Johns suggested a 90- day trial period for these changes as soon as they could'be im mented. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the suggestion be referred'to.the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report• at the Janu`&r ' 12th. meeting of the Board. :a12! Y • 4.1----- Carried. Carried. • • • WESTEND IMPROVEMENTS: Alderman Kilby appeared before the, Board and requested that at give consideration to the following improvements: 1. Review the present looping of the bus system around the bus terminal and extend this loop to include service to the Chestnut Hills apartments on West Hill, or other areas in the west end of the City. 2. Chestnut Street: (a) consider the need for a stop sign on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Sunrise Road and the need for construction of sidewalks on U.S. Army Reserve Center property at this location. (b) check the width of the street adjacent to the Chestnut Hill apartments. Mr. Kilby felt that permitting parking on the west side of the street reduced it to an insufficient width for two-way traffic. (c) check the need for a foot bridge on the present bridge over the ravine on this street. 3. Meadow Street: check all traffic lights on the Meadow Street arterial. (a) ask for a leading green at its intersection with West State <`+'reet. (b) ask that all lights be put on a 50«50 basis so that east -west bound traffic will receive the same consideration as north -south bound. 4. Haller Boulevard: secure a 25' right-of-way from the Town of Ithaca and extend Haller Boulevard northward from Hook Place. 5. West Seneca Street: open West Seneca Street to two-way traffic from State to Meadow Street. • • • l SOUTH TIOGA STREET PARKING LOT: The Clerk reported that since Rothschild Bros. had withdrawn its agreement to underwrite any operating loss incurred by the City, after June 30, 1965, by reason of its lease of the S. Tioga Street parking lot from Agda S. and Mary Osborn, and that the Council had recommended the Board negotiate a lease with the Osborns for continued use of this lot on a month to month basis. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency to proceed with the acquisition of the South Tioga Street parking lot as soon as possible in the hope that a lease of the area for parking purposes could be negotiated with the Agency at a nominal amount until such time as the p;op_ey is needed for the develop- ment of Project I under Urban Renewal. �^' art`i 'Go Carried. S. TIOGA STREET PARKING LOT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a lease for the Osborne parking lot on South Tioga Street on a month to month basis; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City with the understanding that all receipts from this lot shall be paid tp the owner. Carried. S. TIOGA STREET PARKING LOT: Comm. Smith reported the accumulation of tin cans, beer bottles and other debris in the South Tioga Street parking lot rented from Mrs. Osborn. The Superintendent was directed to have this debris removed with city forces. School Zone Speed Limits to be established; Study; 1 West Hill School Speed Zone recommendation approved 1 Chestnut St. - West Hill PTA request for Stop sign or traffic signal; Denied 1 • Belle Sherman PTA requests for crosswalks referred to Committee for study 1 Fall Creek School Zone - PTA request for 15 mph zone; Study; Recommendation for No Parking on school days established for 90 -day experimental basis la South Aurora Street Truck Traffic - Survey of truck traffic on Rt. 96-B; Detailed report by City Engineer; Discussions 2 Town of Ithaca parking request for space in W. Green St. parking lot 3 N. Cayuga St. Parking request for angle parking in front of Mickey's market 3 Request for off-street parking for proposed new County -City building -E. Court St. 3 W. Court St. parking requests from Purity Ice Cream & Chas. Denman 3 N. Cayuga St. - parking changes 100 block approved 3a N. Albany St. - Request from Central School Faculty for extension of parking time limit denied 3a Angelo Dry Cleaners request to permit parking at 315 N. Meadow St. denied 3a Miller & Worth Sts. - Establishment no parking on these streets on a 90 -day basis authorized 3a Standardization of Parking Meters - Discussion of need; CC approved for 1965 4 Request for Board's approval for removal of parking meters in vicinity of Green, Seneca & Cayuga St. discussed and referred to Committe for study 4 S. Aurora St. Parking Meters - Action taken to restore meters 4 • Parking Meter zones established in vicinity of new Library and Police buildings and parking meters to be installed 4a Alternate Side All -Night Street Parking - CC requested to amend Code of Ordinances 5 Traffic Ordinance Amendments - CC requested to amend Section 15-180 to prohibit parking on certain streets; also Section 15-183 re parking meter zones by adding and deleting on certain streets 5-5a Traffic Light and traffic signal changes, requests, considerations on Ithaca -Dryden Rd.; Aurora -Prospect Sts.; Cayuga -Farm intersection; Geneva St . Rt. #13 By -Pass; C4)TON IST. 6 Standardization of Traffic Signal Equipment - Need for and reasons given; CC requested to adopt resolution and authorize Board to purchase 6 Cascadilla Ave. - one-way traffic recommended and approved by Board 7 West Seneca St. - two-way traffic request by Greyhound Bus lines denied 7 Giles St. - one way westbound approved on 90 -day experimental basis. Signs to be erected. 7 Tioga-Cayuga St. - one-way traffic to improve flow in Central Business District; suggest 90 -day trial period; referred to Committee for study and report to Board 7 Westend Improvements - Request for various improvements: stop signs; parking; 8 traffic lights; right-of-way; two-way traffic; So. Tioga Street Parking Lot - Board requests Urban Renewal Agency to proceed with • acquisition of lot for parking purposes; City Atty. authorized to prepare lease for City Clerk and Mayor to sign; Supt. directed to remove debris; 9 • `l-rtk.o.5; + • • • • BUS REPAIRS: Comm. Alo reported the need of emergency repair to one of the City's buses estimated to cost $2,000.00 and recommended it be done by EiM4 O'Donnell F, Quigley, Syracuse, N.Y. without the formality of advertising for bids thereon4 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley WHEREAS, the Bus Manager has certified the urgilt and immediate need for repairing a motor in one of the city's buses, and WHEREAS, an estimate of the cost of said repair has been received from E.M. O'Donnell E Quigley, Syracuse, N.Y., which amounts to $2,000.00, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board 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 Bus Manager be and hereby is authorized to proceed with the repair of said bus by E.M. O'Donnell $ Quigley at an estimated cost of not to exceed $2,000.00, without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. 4 / n n • • • BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo pre�6Ated the bus report for the month of December wl/Mch included a report thereon for the entire year of 1964. The report indicated.a. total net loss for the year, after amortization, of $15,849.97. IIe felt the results were very discouraging. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and filed. 414" •S Carried. BUSREPORT: Comm. Alo presented a bus report for the month of February indicating a profit before amortization, of $1,365.43e and after Jmortization, of $384.18. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented a bus report for the month of March indicating a net profit of $808.72 before amortization, and a loss of $164.28, after amortization. Comm. Leary suggested that the Bus Committee consider the purchase of a small -tyre bus for operation on the hills to reduce the cost of operation. Comm. Alo felt this was not feasible. The matter was referred to the Bus Committee for review. , BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo stated that a check for $5,282.00 had been received from Cornell University as its share of the bus deficit for 1964. He reported that the profit, before amortization, for 1965 to date was $4,183.00 and after amortization it amounted to $3,210.00 with a net profit for the year to date of $2,371.00. He stated the income was up about $8,000.00 over the income for the same period last year. —041,i/ a '46--" BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo reviewed a bus report for the month of May including results from January 1 to May 31st. which indicated a net profit for the period, before amortization, of $6,711.92 and after amortization, or the same period of $1,830.72. r -` 9/ (c". BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo reviewed a bus report for the monthW October indicating a net profit before amortization of $1,061.84 and after am>rtization of $89.09. It indicated also that the net loss after amortization for 1965 to November 1st. was $7,924.11 as compared to $12,904.90 in 1964 and $15,955.29 for 1963 during similar periods. He expressed the hope that with the purchase of the three new buses this can be reduced further. _.1 BUS RR:JO t: Coin . Alo reviewed a bus report for the month of November, indicating a net less.. fore amortization, of $273.65, and after amortization, of $1,246.40 and a net profit before amortization, for the year to date of $1,347.86 and, after ?!ttof ..zation,, a net loss of $9,369.64. He expressed his pleasure over the results ge. . as,0,040440444ifiti the previous two years for similar periods. ‘1Q ' /, Bus Repairs - Emergency need; Bus Manager authorized to proceed with repair 1 Bus Reports December 1964; February 1965; March 1965; May 1965; October 1965; November 1965; Check from Cornell for its share of bus deficit for 1964 2 • • • • • • MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from Robt. L. Cochran requesting renewal of his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for 1465 under its present terns and conditions or $325.00 for the season. By Comm. Leary: seconded•.by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request'be referred to the_Buildings $ Crowds Committee for study and report. _ _._ *eh,Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: -By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request of Robert L. Cochran for renewal of his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season, under its present terms and conditions ($325.00 for the season) be approved. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter from Walter W. Willis advvi ng that Robert L. Cochran who held the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season had died on April 7, 1965. Mr. Willis stated he had purchased the carousel he operated at the park from the Cochran Estate and requested that the concession be assigned to him as Mr. Cochran's successor in the business. Superintendent Laverty recommended approval of the request. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. ` aQ 0- C. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season, held by Robert L. Cochran, deceased, be and hereby is assigned to Walter W. Willis, his successor in the business. /�` b,j Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION - STEWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter from W. W. Willis requesting that his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park be extended for another year or the 1966 season. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. /2,--‘74-7 /6, Carried. BIDS - MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo marcrD, tat t e merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the year 1966 be awarded to Walter W. Willis for a total stipulated payment of $352.00 in accordance with terms ofjpis bid submitted to the Board on December 8, 1965; and that the Mayor and Cjty Cleil1t}be authorized and directed to sign and execute an agreement for this concession'-onfbehalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. • • • STEWART PARK LAGOON: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of dredging a portion of the lagoon at Stewart Park during 1965 with continue over a three-year period. STEWART PARK BOATHOUSE: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca requesting use of the boathouse at Stewart Park by a Rowing Club to establish at the High School 'to develop skills among students of small boats and related matters. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds study and report, $800.00 to finance the dredging to cont r --vied. City School District which it proposed in the handling Committee for �rje�e.2 �iG Carried. STEWART PARK BOATHOUSE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request received from the City School District on use of the Stewart Park Boathouse by a rowing club be denied because urgently needed by the Parks Department for the storage of its tools and there is no other available space to store this equipment. March 24th. for the building is and equipment Carried. STEWART PARK: Comm. Smith expressed his satisfaction with the appearance of;Stewart. Park. • By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby expresses thanks to Richard S. Baker, City Forester, Edwin Lynch, Parks Supervisor; Cornelius Edsall, park caretaker, and the Stewart Park Commission for recent improvements made at Stewart Park and for the excellent condition in which it is being maintained. • Carried. STEWART PARK: The Clerk read^a letter from Linda Fisher representing several high school students organized as "Youth for the Festival" who were planning a musical pre- sentation at Stewart Park on September 10th. She asked that permission to use the park on that date or September llth, in case of rain, be extended after 10:00 p.m., the regular scheduled closing time for all public narks in the city. Comm: Leary reported that he had investigated the request and recommended it be granted for the stated purposes on the condition that the event be policed or chaperoned in a proper manner. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request received from "Youth for the Festival" to use Stewart Park on September 10th, or September llth - as a rain date, after 10:00 p.m. be approved on the condition that the group arrange for the proper policing or chaperoning of the event. GU« / 1', /16-- Carried. Clerk read a letter from Ithaca Youth for Festival stating musical pre- sentation plans for Stewart Park were cancelled as it was imp this time. They expressed their appreciation tot he board for the cooperation given to the -xi • • • MARINA: The Clerk reported that the Council had requested the Board to restudy the need for additional boat dock facilities at the municipal marina, particularly facilities to accommodate larger boats than can be presently accommodated. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. /y 4-4)4— \- . 1 51'i5 Carried. MARINA: Comm. Alo reported that the taMital Improvements Committee of the Board recommended that an appropriation of $93,300.00 be included in next year's capital budget for construction of additional boat dock facilities at the municipal marina at Cass Park. He noted that this appropriation was seriously considered for inclusion in this year's program but it had been decided to defer the construction until next year because of the active construction of the flood controlroject in this area. G 07,F �5 MARINA: The Clerk reported that all boat slips at the municipal marina had been 7337177 for the fourth consecutive year since its opening. He presented and reviewed a list of current users indicating that 30 cities and villages in three states (New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania) are represented at the marina for 1965. ,/ MARINA BOATS: The Clerk reported that boats currently being stored at boat slips #106 and 99 at the municipal marina are both in excess of 27 feet which is the maximum permitted length. He advised that the lessors each had purchased new boats after securing their slips for 1965. He read a letter addressed to Wm. Card re- questing that he should move his boat from slip no. 106 because of a violation of the rules and advised that he had requested Jack Poole verbally to move his boat from slip no. 99 for the same reason. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm.Leary RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to have these two boats removed for violation of the rules. Carried. MARINA BOAT PORT: The Clerk read a letter from Angelo Morizio, lessor of boat slip 74 at the municipal marina, requesting permission to erect a boat Dort at the slip to give his boat some protection from the weather while stored at the marina. Comm. Leary reported that the request had already been considered by the Buildings & Grounds Committee and he recommended denial of the request. He felt this would lead to other requests of a similar nature and the erection of such boat ports would be damaging to the marina's appearance. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request received from Mr. Morizio be denied. Carried. off'"' i • • CASS PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND: The Clerk reported that the Council had appropriated the "g57717-1500.00 to re� build the baseball diamond at Cass Park. By Comm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Parks Department be authorized to reubild the baseball diamond at Cass Park at a cost of not to exceed $500.00 appropriated by the Council for this Carried. CASS PARK MASTER SIE PLAN: Comm. Leary recommended approval of a master site plan oar tie development ass Park in conjunction with the development of the former airport site on Taughannock Boulevard by the Ithaca Festival of Classics. The pro- posed_plan, which was presented to the Board meeting as a Committee of the Whole prior to this meeting, outlined a $1,000,000.00 project including additional marina facilities, a swat;ming pool, relocated and larger recreational areas etc. for the city together r,ith, 4rge parking areas and an outdoor theater for the Festival. The plan was prepared by aPc:titects for the :estival in cooperation with Mr. Niederkorn, City Planner. Mr. Niederkorn reviewed the plan in detail and indicated that it could be financed by match- ing federal and state funds and that the city's authorized expenditure of $500,000.00 for relocatio-a of L. V, R. R, loop can be used toward its share of the costs. By Comm, Leary: seccned by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that the master site plan, relating to the recreational and cultural develop - ment of Cass Marina Park and the Ithaca Festival lands, presented by the Ithaca Festival to the Board of Pul7lic Works for its approval be and the same hereby is approved in principle; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it is the opinion of this Board that this plan is compatible with tha objectives of the development plajl for Cass Marina Park. 0$/(•6 purpose. Unanimously carried WEST HILL PARK: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had presented the following recommendation regarding a proposed park on West Hill to the Council at its last meet- ing: 1. That the city negotiate for the acquisition of all the proposed Warren Place right- of-way from Hook Place to Elm Street. 2. That the city install the sewer line from Hook Place to Elm Street in the proposed right-of-way of Warren Place. 3. That the city rough grade Warren Place south from Hook Place at least as far as the south boundary of the proposed West Hill Park. 4. That the proposed street plan showing the alignment of Warren Place be modified to reduce the hardship on the John Moeller property at the intersection with Hook Place. He advised that the Council had referred the recommendations to the Board of Public Works for its consideration. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendation be referred to the Highway and Water and Sewer Committees for joint study and report, /`Parried. WEST HILL PARK: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Egan RES VED,'Tat the Board requests the Common Council to proceed with the acquisition of land for the southerly extension of Warren Place for access to the proposed West Hill Park. It was pointed out that funds for the exte sion of this street are included in the current budget. L� Carried. DE WITT PARK USE: The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce outlining its plans to promote a Farm -City week during the week of September 20-25. Permission was requested to use DeWitt Park on Friday and Saturday of that week so that farmers in the County may set up stands and sell their produce. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that permission be granted to the Chamber of Commerce to use DeWitt Park on September 24th. and 25th. for the stated purposes, provided that there is no objection to this use by the Presbyterian Church, and provided further that the Chamber furnishes the City with a liability insurance, including a hold harmless clause, covering the pro- motion. C,u,,y 0,i ' to j Carried. • • • Merry -Go -Round Concession - Renewal of Concession for 1965 season by Robt. L. Cochran approved; on death of Mr. Cochran concession assigned to Walter W. Willis as his successor; Concession extended to Mr. Willis for 1966 season and Mayor and City Clerk directed to sign and execute agreement with him. 1 Stewart Park - CC appropriated funding for dredging of Lagoon over 3 -yr period 2 " Boathouse - Request for use of boathouse for rowing club denied 2 " - Board expresses thanks for recent improvements made at park and excellent condition of its maintenance 2 " - Request for musical presentation by "Youth for the Festival" granted; plans cancelled and thanks expressed to Board for 2 their cooperation. Municipal Marina at Cass Park - Board to restudy need for additional boat dock facilities; Board recommends an appropriation be included in capital budget for additional boat docks; A11 boat slips rented for 1965; City Atty. authorized to take steps to remove two boats in violation of rules; Mr. Morizio requests permission to erect boat port at slip -request denied. 3 Cass Park - CC appropriated funding to rebuild baseball diamond 4 - Master Plan - discussion on development; Master plan relating to recreational and cultural development of Cass Park land and Ithaca Festival lands approved 4 West Hill Park - Recommendation for proposed park on West Hill; CC to proceed with acquisition of land for access to proposed park; funds included in budget 5 DeWitt Park - Chamber of Commerce request permission to use park for a Farm -City week for farmers to set up stands and sell produce; permission granted 5 1-3;/, • • • BIDS - DEWITT PLACE BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported that bids received by the Board on December 9, 1964, for removal of the DeWitt Place bridge were being held for future consideration. He stated the Committee felt that some steps should be taken to protect the path along Cascadilla gorge with railing before the bridge is removed. He advised the bids will be reconsidered when this is done and that the low bidder is satisfied _with this action. •t.. " uc IITT PLACE 1''IpG' By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESULVE21,Aw the oouncil be requested to make an additional appropriation of $3500. .to budget po1A'fix #184, Bridge Maintenance, to finance the cost of the removal of the • etttt Place`1jf1dge and the construction of safety barriers at.the bridge location ..•ar.d along Cascadilla Park. Carried. DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Council had appronriated for the removal of the DeWitt Place bridge and related work as requested by the500Boa0rd. He presented and read a written opinion filed by the City Attorney regarding the legality of its removal as requested by the Council. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract for removal of the DeWitt Place bridge be awarded to K.P.C. Wrecking & Salvage, the low bidder, at a total cost of $2,650.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on December 9, 1964; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract for this work on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. BIS - STEEL PIPE ARCH: The following metal pipe arch with accessories, to b a storm sewer en the Old Spencer Road, Armco Steel Ccrroration Empire State Culvert Corp, Lane Flpe Ccrporation bids on furnishing the City with a 65" x 40" e used in connection with the construction c,f were received, opened and read by the Clerk: $2, 761.00 3,050.00 2,721.03 Superintendent Laverty recommended the bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report back to the Board for action because immediate purchase of this material Was deemed necessary. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be requested to check the bids and report his find- ings thereon ba.:k to the Board for action. Carried. Upon a review of the bids, the City Engineer reported that the bid received from A:^nco Steel Corp. was the lowest bid which met all specifications and he recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid of Armco Steel Corp. in the total net amount of $2,761.00 be accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted. 44,0 *$;6 Carried. BIDS - SEWAGE PUMPS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with two sewage pumps be awarded to Siewert Equipment Company, the low bidder, at a total net price of $2,556.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted.ir:��-_. 4 o? S/ ���` Carried. -1 -- SALE SALE OF SURPLUS FURNITURE : Superintendent Laverty recommended the sale of all used furniture accum=lated through the purchase of N.Y.S. Electric & Gas properties and the relocation cf all city offices to these buildings. He further recommended that he be authorizes. to advertise for bids on this furniture in one lot rather than through auction sale. On recommendation of Comm. Alo it was agreed that the Superintendent prepare an inventory of all furniture included in the sale for the Board's information. Pay .Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on this used furniture as recc^.-nended. Carried. SALE OF SURPLUS FURNITURE: The Superintendent presented an inventory of surplus used furn..ture as requested by the Board and advised that he intended to advertise for bids thereon to be received at the next meeting of the Board. YOUTH COURT'S RE VEST FOR USED FURNITURE: The Clerk read a letter from Tompkins Gouty Yours Court requesting that any surplus office furniture or equipment that the City may have be made available to it to furnish new quarters in the old county courthouse. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Superintendent with power. Carried. BIDS - SALE OF USED OFFICE FURNITURE: the following bids on the sale of used office furniture were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Ithaca Office Equipment Company Del Grover State Bargain House $1, 835.50 1,007.77 937.14 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid received from Ithaca Office Equipment Co. in the total amount of $1.835.50 be accented. Carried. BIDS - USED OFFICE EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a credit of $252.00 be allowed to Ithaca Office Equipment Co. against its bid of $1,835.50 submitted to the Board at its last meeting because of some discrepancies in the inventory before and after the bidding; thereby making a total net bid of $1,583.50 which is still more than $500.00 greater than the next highest bid received. �_ Carried. BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: The following bid on mosquito control for the 1965 season was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Sunrise Spraying Service $3,000.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid received from Sunrise Spraying Service in the total amount of $3,000.00 be accepted and awarded. Carried. BIDS - SEWAGE PUMPS: The following bids on new sewage pumps, motors and accessories for the Wood Street sewage pumping station were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Siewert Equipment Co., Inc. Arthur W. Schuster Company Binghamton Industrial Supply Company $2,556.00 n/30 days 3,272,00 n/30 days 2,829.60 n/30 days By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on sewage pumps be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report.,, t,, y ,�� .�U "�. Carried. • V.S. Pipe F, Foundry Jas. B. Clow '& Sons R.D. Wood Company (Rail) R.D. Wood Company (Truck) Shahmoon Industries Inc. CAST IRON PIPE & FITTINGS 6" 8" 12" 1.875 2.665 4.495 2.10 2.99 45,06 1.85 2.64 '''''4.43 1.91 2.71 4.56 1.89 2.69 4.54 Fittings $4,276.63 2,838.26 2,739.85 2,739.85 2,676.60 Total Bid $22,728.63 23,589.26 20,932.85 21,465.85 21,310.60 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on water pipe and fittin s be referred to the Water & Sewer., Committee for study and report. 4 Carried. BIDS - CAST IRON WATER PIPE & FITTINGS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comr Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with cast iron water pipe C fittings for 1965 be awarded to the U.S. Pipe $ Foundry Company, the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its hid submitted on March 24th. on the basis of specific- truck deliver ,lac G%L/ " , 1 1. 4.4- Carried. ASBESTOS CEMENT SEWER PIPE 8" • Orangeburg Mfg. Co. 1.03 Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. 1.03 8 x 4 Wyes Orangeburg Mfg. Co. 6.50 Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. 6.70 10 x 4 Wyes 8.41 8.52 10" 1.43 1.46 3" Caps 1.11 .87 Total Pipe Only $4,634.00 4,688.00 4" 1/8 Bends 1.65 1.65 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on asbestos cement sewer pipe be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. i Carried. BIDS - CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for cement asbestos sewer pipe and fittings for 1965 be awarded to Orangeburg Mfg. Co., the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on March 24th. /L.at.1 ,. c, y• o q ' Carried. CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: The Superintendent reported that Orangeburg Mfg. Co., the low bidder on this year's equipment for cement asbestos sewer pipe, is unable to supply the pipe due to a strike. He stated that the pipe is critically needed to continue the installation of the sewer line on Hudson Street prior to paving this street this year, and advised that the pipe could be purchased on the open market at an increased cost' of about $35.00 for 1,100 feet. By Comm. Alo: seconded by -Comm. Bgan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to purchase about 1,10C feet on 10" asbestos -cement sewer pipe on the open market due to the inability of the • low bidder to furnish it. • `e .26 b 4� Carried. BIDS - PARKING METERS: The following bid on 100 parking meters, and the only one, was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Roc wwell Mfg. Company Gross Bid Trade -In Allowance Net Bid Terms $5,800.00 $805.00 $4,995,00 TIM By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Ca ital I rovements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. 7// t--�' 6 19'6,3" Carried. BIDS - PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with 100 parking meters be awarded to the Rockwell Mfg. Company, the only bidder, at a total net cost of $4,995.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 14 h. �� ,� Carried. BIDS - WATER METER TEST BENCH: The following bid on a water meter test bench with accessories, and the only one, was received, opened and read by the Clerk: The Ford Meter Box Co., Inc, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to .thp Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. ,• r /. "y ' C .Carried. BIDS - WATER METER TEST BENCH: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a water meter test bench be awarded to the Ford Meter Box Company, the only bidder, at a total net cost of $1,152.94 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 14th. "Ptax-411-ti' 1�r G S (hrried. Bid Price Terms $1,152.94 n 30 BIDS - MANHOLE RINGS $ COVERS: Bids on 25 manhole rings and covers were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: "Ili Washington -Fillmore Iron Works Walton -East Branch Foundry Corp. Le Valley McLeod, Inc. Chemung Supply Corporation Nennah Foundry Corp. V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. Bid Price Terms 868.75 1/2/10, n/30 1,050.00 n/30 1,145.25 1/10, n/30 1,366.25 n/30 1,650.00 n/30 1,942.25 n/30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred tothe Waxer &, Sgewer Comjnittee for study and report. 7/,, ,._ 7 /�c_ { 3 „' Carried. BIDS - MANHOLE RINGS F, COVERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with 25 manhole rings and covers be awarded to Washington -Fillmore Iron Works, the low bidder, at a total net bid price of $868.75 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 14th. .* . 67 e / _ Carried. 17, BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Bids on a street sweeper were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: Bidder Make Gross Trade -In Net Bid Terms III Wm. H. Clark Min (a) $14,394.00 1,031.00 13,363.00 1 10 (b) No Bid (c) 15,794.00 1,050,00 14,744.00 Charles J. Blackwell, Inc Austin -Western (a) 13,149.00 1,600,00 11,549.00 Net (b) 14,149,00 1,800,00 12,349.00 (c) 14,149.00 1,800.00 12,349.00 Enterprises Wayne (a) 10,976.00 1,000.00 9,976.00 Net (b) 11,776,00 1,000,00 10,776.00 (c) 11,976.00 1,000.00 10,976.00 (a) Right -side driving controls with right -side -broom only (b) Right -side driving controls with right and left side -brooms. (c) Right -side and left -side driving controls with right and left side -brooms. • Walter M. Roberts By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. y% Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a new street sweeper be awarded to Wm. H. Clark Municipal Equipment, the only bidder meeting specifications, at a total net cost of $14,744.00 in accordance with the terms of his bid as sub- mitted on April 14th; and that this award be subject however to an additional appropriation being made for this purpose b t}t��e� Com on Council at its next meeting. yC%-4 Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Comm. Yengo reported that the Council had denied the Board's request for an additional appropriation for a new street sweeper and therefore recommended that the Board readvertise for new bids on this equipment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board on April 28th. awarding a contract to Wm. H. Clark Municipal Equipment for a new street sweeper at a total net cost of $14,744.00, subject to an additional appropriation being made for this purpose by the Common Council, be and it hereby is rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received on this equipment on April 28th. be and hereby are rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to prepare new specifications and readvertise for bids thereon. Carried. 1414A// /a BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Bids on furnishing the City with a new street sweeper were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: Name of Bidder Make Gross Bid Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. Austin -Western T37-1779.00 (b) 14,149.00 (c) 14,149.00 Wm. B. Clark Elgin Walter M. Roberts Enterprises Wayne (a) 12, 794.00 (b) - (c) 13,809.00 (a) 11,976.00 (b) 12, 776.00 (c) 12,976.00 Trade -In Net Bid Terms 1,600.00 11,549.00 Net 1,800.00 12,349.00 1,800.00 12,349.00 1,300.00 11,494.00 2/10 1,315.00 12,494.00 2,050.00 9,926.00 Net 2,050.00 10,726.00 2,050.00 10,926.00 (a) Right -side driving controls with right -side broom only. (b) Right -side driving controls with right -and -left side -brooms. (c) Right -side and left -side driving controls with right and left side -brooms. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing the City with a new Wayne awarded to Walter M. Roberts '?nterprises, Inc., the low bidder, at of $10,926.00 in accordance w..th the terms of its bid as submitted quired specifications. street sweeper be a total net cost to meet all re - Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: The following bids on furnishing the City with a new street lace one damaged in a recent fire were received, opened and read by sweeper to replace the Clerk: STREET SWEEPER: The clerk reported that the Council had authorized taking of bids on a new street sweeper, with the understanding that the equipment be delivered for use in the -all, that it be paid for in the 1966 budget, and that the board consider renting a machine in the event a new one is not available for use when needed. • STREET SWEEPER: By Commissioner YengQ; Seconded by Commissioner Conley - RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a new streH-, sweeper with. the bids to be opened on September"22' - 1965. Carried Name of Bidder Type or Make Wm. H. lar nicipal Equip. 'Elgin Custom 475 Wm. H. Clark Municipal Equip. Walter M. Roberts Enterprises a. b. c. Right -side Right -side Right -side Elgin White Wing 475 Wayne Gross Bid a) 13,471.00 b) - c) 14,511.00 a) 13,971.00 b) c) 15,011.00 a) b) c) 11,976.00 12,776.00 12,976.00 driving controls with right side -broom only. driving controls with right and left side -brooms. and left -side driving controls with right and left side -brooms. RESOLVED, that the bids on a street sweeper be referred to the Superintendent for review on report to the Board with his recommendations for action later in this meeting. Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Superintendent Dingman reported that Walter M. Roberts Enterprises is the apparent low bidder on a new street sweeper and recommended acceptance of its bid subject to his further certification that the hid meets all of the specifications. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the contract to furnish the City of Ithaca with a new street sweeper be awarded to Walter M. Roberts Enterprises, Inc., the annarent low bidder, at a total net cost of $10,726.00 for a Wayne sweeper under alternate (c) of the specifications; and that this award be subject to the Superintendent's written certification that the bid on this equipment meets the specifications as set forth in the information to bidders thereon. Carried. LA 0.4 Trade -In Allowance 2,698.00 2,812.00 2,698.00 2,838.00 2,250.00 2,250.00 2,250.00 Total Net Bid $10,773.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary 11,699.00 11,273.00 12,173.00 9,726.00 10,526.00 10,726.00 • BIDS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: Bids on a tood concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: • Dominic F. Rosica John Tselekis John W. Saunders By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the and report. ,$600.00 501.00 450.00 Buildings & Grounds Committee for study Carried. FOOD CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that a contract for the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season be awarded to Dominic F. Rosica, the high bidder, at a total amount of $600.00 in accordance with the terms of his bid submitted on April 14th; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement for this purpose on behalf of the city under its corporate seal. SEWER RODDING MACHINE W.H. Stewart, Inc. A.L. Barnum & Son By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. RESOLVED, that the bids on a sewer Committee for study and report. BIDS - SEWER RODDING MACHINE: By Comm Conley: arto- Carried. $3,266.90 2%/10 2,988.00 Net 30 Egan rodding machine be referred to the Water & Sewer 6 ,‘ r tarried. seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a new sewer rodding machine be awarded to W.H: Stewart, Inc., the low bidder, at a total net cost of $3,266.90 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 2Sth. .241.7 Carried. BIDS - REAPIR OF TRACK EQUIPMENT: Comm. Conley called attention to the fact that no bids were received on the repair of track equipment which was advertised for April 28th. He therefore recommended that the work be done on the open market without further advertising. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo WHEREAS, the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works has certified the urgent and immediate need to repair the track equipment on a Swing Crane (#146), estimated to cost $700.00, and on an Allis-Chalmers bulldozer (#245), estimated to cost $1,500.00, an d WHEREAS, the Board advertised for bids on this work on April 28th. but received no bids thereon, and WHEREAS, an estimate of $2,200.00 for repairing these two pieces of equipment has been received from the Syracuse Supply Company, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of readvertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Asst. Supt. of Public Works be and he hereby is authorized to proceed with the repair of said equipment by Syracuse Supply Company at an estimated cost of not to exceed $2,200.00 without the formality of readvertising for bids thereon. Z/a, I f6c5- AYES: AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. BIDS - AIR CONDITIONERS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on air conditioners for the City Hall building at 108 E. Green Street. y ,i./ Carried. BIDS - AIR CONDITIONING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the air conditioning of City Hall be referred to the Capital Improve- ments Committee for inclusion in the 1966 budget; and that a heating and ventilating engineer be engaged to develop plans for this system because of the difference i needs and cost as indicated by several air conditioning dealers. Carried. AIR CONDITIONING CITY HALL: By Comm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Capital Immrovements Review Committee to provide for the air-conditioning of City Hall at an estimated initial cost of $40,000 and an annual operating cost of $1,500.00 for the year 1966. Carried. BIDS - STORM SEWER PIPE: Bids on furnishing the City with storm sewer pipe were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: CORRUGATED METAL PIPE 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30" 36" 42" Terms Empire State Culvert Corp 1.7T 7.00 2.40 2.75' 5 4.50 7.25 .50 1/2/10 Chemung Supply Corp. 1.73 2.05 2.42 2.76 3.78 4.60 7.40 8.80 n/30 Armco Steel Corp. 1.80 2.13 2.51 2.87 3.92 4.77 7.67 9.11 n/30 CONCRETE PIPE Binghamton Concrete Pipe 1.05 1.40 2.00 2.75 5.29 7.66 9.80 13.34 1%/15 L.S. Lee 8 Son 1.32 1.66 2.30 3.08 4.11 6.17 8.47 11.27 2%/30 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the bids on storm sewer pipe be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. i fo 6 Carried BIDS- STORM SEWER PIPE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, t at t e contract for furnishing the City with storm sewer pipe be awarded to the following low bidders: Corrugated Metal Steel Pipe to Empire State Culvert Corp. to L.S. Lee 8 Son Concrete Pipe AND THAT both awards be made in accordance with the terms of their respective bids as submitted on June 9th. 7)VIAte,.13S Carried. • • • BIDS: Bids on road materials, crushed limestone, transit -mix concrete, asphalt concrete, and a sewer rodding machine were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: Koppers Company, 1) 10,000 gals. 2) 20,000 gals. 3) 20,000 gals. 4) 10,000 gals. 5) 6,000 gals. Inc. asphalt emulsion asphalt emulsion tar tar emulsion -cationic ROAD MATERIALS (a) (b) $0. 1725 .1725 .2150 .2150 (;) - from storage tank • (b) - fron tank car (c) - plant pick-up at storage tank by city (d) - applied by motor -paver .1725 .1725 .2150 .2150 (c) .1430 .1430 .1850 .1850 (d) .2150 It was the only bid received on this material. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on road materials be referred to the Highway Committee for study Carried. and report. 77(- a ,'Cs. CRUSHED LIMESTONE Cayuga Crushed Stone Company (b) (c) (b) - Per net ton at suppliers plant. (c) - Per net ton truck delivery to city storage yard in Ithaca. It was the only bid received on this material. B)' Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on crushed limestone be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. -t(,a� , `t TRANSIT -MIX CONCRETE #1A #1B #2A #2B #1A $2.00 2.70 #1 $tea 2.60 #2 $1717 2.60 Per ton Per Ton #3A #3B Carried. University Sand & Gravel Co. 14.10 14.70 14.40 15.09 14,65 15.40 per yd: -2/10 (Heated concrete - 75¢ per yard additional) It was the only bid received on this material. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the bid on transit -mix concrete be ferred to the Highway Committee for study and report. tit E:� -s - p '` 47- Carried. ASPHALT CONCRETE General Crushed Stone Co. • Elmira Transit -Mix Inc. Binder Mix #1A Top Mix $7.00 $7.00 7. 75 7.75 #2A Binder Mix Top Mix Stock Pile $7.70 $7.70 $7.60 8.75 8.75 8.60 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on asphalt concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. /127,121.-f 4644d, ,�,. (hrried. BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS ETC: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED-, that contracts be awarded to bidders for furnishing the City with road materials, crushed limestone, asphalt concrete and transit -mix concrete as follows: Road materials - to Koppers Company, Inc., the only bidder. Crushed Limestone - to Cayuga Crushed Stone Company, the only bidder. Transit -Mix Concrete - to University Sand E Gravel Company, the only bidder. Asphalt Concrete - to General Crushed Stone Company, the low bidder. rr, (All of the above contracts are awarded in accordance with the terms of the respective bids which were received on April 28th.) 1,24 Carried. BIDS - BOILER: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RS7721fiat the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the replace- ment of the boiler in the city -owned building at 123,South Cayuga Street. 42`.7'i4 Carried. BIDS - BOILER: Bids on furnishing and installing a new steam boiler in the city -owned bu 5:17 located at 123 South Cayuga Street were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: Bidder Hull Heating & Plumbing Company Burris Plumbing $ Heating Donohue -Halverson, Inc. Total Bid Price Discount T1,424.00 - 1,895.00 2%/15 days 1,919.00 2%/10 days By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on the boiler be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. .2 D ' Carried. BIDS - BOILER: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing and installing a new steam boiler in the city - owned building located at 123 South Cayuga Street be awarded to Hull Heating & Plumbing Company at a total price of $1,424.00 in accordance with terms of its bid submitted thereon on July 28, 1965. /1o ,, l.�J Carried. BIDS - VAN NATTA'S WATER PUMPING STATION: By Cormi. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to start advertising immediately for bids on the new VanNatta's water pumping station; and that the bids be received for opening by the Board at its meeting to be held on September 22, 1965. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the merry-go- round concession at Stewart Park for the 1966 season with a stipulation that no bids for less than $325.00 will be accepted., 6 .. Carried. a•C—frt w7 • • • • X (7 BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported that plans and specifications for the construction of a new bridge on Lake Street to replace the present one had been received by the City Engineer. He expressed a hope that the bridge be completed by December 1965. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be author=.zed to advertise for bids for construction of the Lake Street bridge to be received and opeld pn June 30, 1965. (s Cirri Pr1 Mayor Johns announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids for a steel highway bridge across Fall Creek. The following bids were received and opened by the Clerk: BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE William S. Boufey Co, Inc. H.D. Besemer Inc. D.W. Winkleman Co., Inc. $117,625.00 133,774.08 166,174.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on the Lake Street bridge be referred to the Bridge Committee for study and report..�- Carried. BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith presented and reviewed letters from Modjeski $ Masters, consulting engineers, and Edward W. Melchen, Jr., City Engineer. Both letters, dated July 6, 1965, recommended that all bids received on the Lake Street bridge be rejected in the best interest of the City. (Letters attached to the minutes of this meeting) . After some discussion the Creeks $ Bridges Committee concurred with the Engineers' recommendation and action was taken by the Board as follows: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo WHEREAS, bids on construction of a new bridge on Lake Street, over Fall Creek, which were received by this Board on June 30, 1965, hdve been carefully analyzed by the City Engineer and the consulting engineers, and WHEREAS, it is their recommendation that all bids be rejected for reasons contained in their respective letters,• -.,, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects all bids received; and that the Superintendent big authorized to readvertise for bids during the Fall of this year with a notice to bidders that construction of the bridge will be started in the Spring of 1966. 7' /163.' rarri n.i BIDS - LAKE STF ET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RYSOIVED, feat tE5-7717Intendent be authorized to readvertise for bids of a new bridge on Lake Street, over Fall Creek, as originally designed bids be opened and read at the December 8th. meeting of the Board. �' (Ca' on construction ; and that the Carried. BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: The following bids for construction of a new bridge on Lake Street over Fall Creek were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Standard Engineering Corporation H.D. Besemer, Inc. . William E. Bouley Co., Inc. $ 133,062.00 133,612.80 127,000.00* NOTE: *The sum of $7,000 may be deducted from the total bid if a local source of concrete aggregates is acceptable. -- By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on the Lake Street bridge be referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee for study and report.•(0 p f . a .2/ yQ t Carried. BIDS - FLOCCULATOR: Bids on the purchase of a horizontal flocculator were received, ope!' ned and read by the Clerk as follows: Link Belt Company American Well Works, Inc. Eimco Corporation $1,610.00 1,496.00 3,030.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on a flocculator be re erred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. .Zr '64" Carried. BIDS - FLOCCULATORS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing the City with two horizontal flacculators be awarded to American Well Works, Inc. at a total net cost of $1,496.00 each in accordance with terms of its bid submitted thereon on July 28, 1965. -y, //'4 Carried. FLOCCULATORS CHANGE ORDER; By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan WH:Ma contracih'n awarded to the American Well Works, Inc., for the in- stallation of Paddle Flocculation Equipment at the Water Treatment Plant, and, WHEREAS, inspection of the shop drawings submitted prior to the installation indicate the necessity of increasing the size of the paddles from 10' to 12' and the motor fzom 1 -• 1 1/2 horse power and other changes necessitated by this change in the size of egUipment, and, WHEREAS; these change1' will increase the cost of the equipment by $385 NOW THEREFOPE, Lo it resolved that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to issue a change order increasing the total amount to be paid the American Well Works, Inc—, by $38500, 01)1 w7 V165" Carried. • • • BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: The following bids on sidewalk construction received, opened and read ipy the Clerk: Item 1 Alby & Son $ .75 A. Friederich $ Sons .95 Stewart 6 Bennet .65 H.M. Isbell (Oswego,N.Y.).70 1. Remove and replace 2. Remove and replace and/or driveways 3. Remove flagstone walk sidewalk 4. Remove flagstone walk sidewalk 5. Re -grade or 6. Build 4" 7. Build 6" Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 $ .90 $ .75 $ .85 1.10 .95 1.10 .72 .65 .72 .80 .70 .80 4" concrete sidewalk 6" concrete sidewalks flagstone concrete walk concrete walk and build 4" concrete and build 6" concrete concrete sidewalk were Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 $ .60 $ .70 $ .80/ft. .63 .90 1.00 .50 .58 .62 .50 .50 .60 Approx. Quantity 250 sq. ft. 200 sq. ft. 2- 250 sq. ft._�. 200 sq. ft.9 300 so. ft.-S.- 500 t.S500 sq. ft.4 50 sq. ft.7 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on sidewalk construction be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - SIDET•TALK CONSTRUCTION: By Commissioner Yengo: Seconded by Commissioner Conley RESOLVED, That the contract for sidewalk work be awarded to Stewart and Bennett Con1pa'_-y low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid. '// Y to Carried. BIDS - WATER PUMPING STATION: The following bids on construction of a new water pumping station on tater treet in t e City of Ithaca were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Name of Bidder M.A. Bongiovanni, Inc. Syracuse, New York Christopher Constr. Co. Columbus, Ohio Metzger Constr. Corp. Buffalo, New York McElwee-Courbis Constr. Buffalo, New York Contract A General Construction 265 ,S00 239,650 299,300 261,000 Alternate Base Bid 262,800 236,650 297,800 258,000 Contract B Plumbing Contract C Heating etc. Electrical 17,625 Clucas Plumbing Corp. 15,900 Buffalo, New York Hull Heating & Plumbing - 14,115 Ithaca, New York Stroh Elec. Constr. Coro. Ithaca, New York Norton Electric Co. Inc. - 81,274 Bond Ithaca New York 1y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. 5% of Bid Certified Check or Bid Bond Bond Bon d Bond Bond Certified Check $1000 .. Bond 85,000 Bond BIDS -WATER PUMPING STATION: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to cons ii tie bbids received on September 22nd. for construction of a new water pumping station. Superintendent Dingman reported that the low bids for the Water Street Pumping Station were received on September 29 as follows: General - Christopher Construction Company $236,650 Plumbing and Heating - Hull 14,115 Electric - Norton 81,274 $739 Allowing 10% to cover engineering costs and contingencies an additional 10% to cover contingencies would give a project cost of $405,000. Present authorization is $280,000. plumbing and heating are 94% of estimate; Contracts (the 'brick and mortar' part of the job) ran 172% of estimate;/and electric is 160% of estimate. The engineer feels that high bids are in part due to the cost of dewatering the site during construction. , The range of bids from low to high is $63,986 or 19% of the low bid. This is a reason- able bid spread. It is apparent that this is the cost at this time of this facility in Ithaca. There is no reason to believe that bids taken at any later date will pro- duce a more favorable price. The facility is needed now, The failure of the existing antiquated facility at VanNatta's would leave large sections of East Hill and/or South Hill without water. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works request the Common Council to raise and appropriate an additional $125,000 thus making a total authorization of $405,000 available for the construction of the new VanNatta's Pumping Station facility at the Water Street Filtration Plant. /,9 Carried. • • • 2 BUS BIDS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to appropriate the sum of $30,000.00 to finance the purchase of three new intermediate size transit buses. Carried. /—±" i,_± 1 BUS BIDS: The following bids on furnishing the City with three new intermediate size Muses or the Community Transit System were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Name of Bidder Flexible Company Londonville, Ohio Co.,trell Bus Sales, Inc. Buffalo, New York Total Bid Price Delivery Date $ 29,423.58 45 days from date of order 28,041.00 30 days from date of order A '.otter was received from Long's Motor Sales, Inc., Ithaca, N.Y., indicating it was unable to bid under the specifications. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids and letter from Long's Motor Sales, Inc. be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Comm. Conley 44U1" -4d that the bid be awarded ,;r, the low bidder meeting specifications in order to get .4ses delivered and in operation prior to the Christmas shopping season as inte, ..ed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled. AYES: 2 - Conley, Yengo NAYS: 4 - Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Motion defeated. A vote on the original motion was then taken which resulted as follows: AYES: 4 - Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith NAYS: 2 - Conley, Yengo / y� Motion Carried. Li I Comm. Alo indicated the Bus Committee would make an early decision on the matter and ask for a special meeting of the Board to award the bid, if necessary. 1 111#416( The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Edward Abbott stating that facts brought to his attention by a client indicated that specifications for the new buses may well be illegal o:i the ground that they exclude all but one manufacturer. Hr requested the Board to reject all bids at: this time until the matter can be straightened out, By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Abbott's letter be referred to the Bus Committee for consideration. y (4-0i �/ id- Carried. BUS BIDS: Mayor Johns announced he had called -;t is special meeti..g to take action on the bus bids which were received at the last meeting. He called upon Comm. Alo, Chair- man of the Bus Committee, for a report thereon. Comm. Alo recommended that all of the bids received be rejected based on the fact that the Council, in providing the funds for purchase of the buses, specified that delivery be made by December 15th; and that the specifications failed to require delivery on this date. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects all bids which were received at the last meeting for furnishing the City with three new intermediate size buses; and that the Superinten- dent be authorized to readvertise for new bids thereon subject to re -appropriation of funds therefor by the Common Council. v, 3v j" - . ,Y4041%; Unanimously Carried — — -- BIDS UN BUSES: The following bids V,► iurnlsning the City with three new intermediate siz�e-T uses were received, opened and read by the Clerk: NAME OF BIDDER The Flexible Zompany, Londonvi l le, Ohio TOTAL BID PRICE $ 29,423.LS Cottrell Bus Sales, Inc. Buffalo, New York $ 28,`041.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on buses be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. • • DeWitt Place Bridge 1 Steel Pipe Arch 1 Sewage Pumps 1 Surplus Furniture la • Mosquito Control la Cast Iron Pipe & Fittings 2 Asbestos Cement Sewer Pipe 2 Parking Meters 2a Water Meter Test Bench 2a Manhole Rings & Covers 2a Street Sweeper 3 Stewart Park Food Concession 4 Sewer Rodding Machine 4 Repair of Track Equipment 4 Air Conditioners 4a Storm Sewer Pipe 4a Road Materials - Crushed Limestone, Transit -Mix Concrete, Asphalt Concrete 5-5a Boiler 5a VanNatta's Water Pumping Station 5a Merry -go -Round Concession 5a Lake St. Bridge 6-6a • Flocculators 6a Sidewalk Construction 7 Water Pumping Station 7-7a Bus bids 8 • e$-' 1 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Alderman Hunt criticized all departments of city government for w at he termed "lack of depth". He felt this was brought about by the lack of lic any training programs within departmental ranks. He contended the r�iartmentoofMPubLaverty Works is no exception and called attention the thatimpending personnel committee be formed as Superintendent of Public . Works and suggested to think about this. ad already been recognized by the Vice -Chairman Conley assured him that this fact. erman Hunt's remarks as it applied Board and that it.'as several candidates irt•xpi tv replace the Superintendent upon his retirement. Supt. Laverty tool( exception assertedtthat there is and always has been to the Department of Public Works and "depth" within this department. Comm. Smith efeltoutthistapnlieditodtheaPlanningsalaries sometimes causes the lack of trained personnel andalio � L� Department in particular. PAINT FOREMAN POSITION ABOLISHED: Comm. Egan recommended that the position of Paint Foreman be abolished because the nature of this job has changed so much that the specifications no longer fit the position. .By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary 'RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the position of Paint Foreman; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recommends.to the Council that it be eliminated from the Compensation Plan. S G..r Carried. ACCOUNT CLERK -TYPIST: Comm. Egan reported that since the *promotion of DPW Ottice Manager Newhart to the position of Deputy City Chamberlain, in thefn the staff has realigned ed the responsibilities of this position among remaining personnel nidtneeded..ostr ceon the detail aMaintenance Division Office So that the title is no longer work, formerly performed by this position requires the services:.Of..an account clerk - typist. By Comm. Egan: Seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to add an account clerk -typist forte Construction and Maintenance Division at the minimum rate Df -grade 14 in the Comp tion Plan. (Funds are in the budget) . •—teV, 42?# 6 Sj JOHN A. DOUGHERTY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that John A. Dougherty, Assistant Engineer, be authorized to attend five evening classes on structural steel design in Syracuse at a cost of not to exceed $50.00, which shall be at city expenses ‘s' Carried. RICHARD ELLIS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that Richard Ellis be authorized to rttend the Elgin -Leach Corp. annual service school in Albany, New York on Thursday, October 7, 1965, at a cost to the city of net to exceed $60.00 from funds included in the current budget. ,q 4'4 ,S'' Carried COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: Comm. Alo recommended that the positions of Senior Engineering Aide (40 hours) Engineering Aide (40 hours), principal account blerk (40 hours) and Senior Account Clerk (40 hours) be each raised three grades oveV the present grade of these positions on a 35 hour per week. %\rA‘'S By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the 1965 Compensation Plan by increasing the grades for the aforementioned positions in the 1965 Compensation Plan as follows: Senior Account Clerk (40 hours) from grade 18 to grade 20 Principal Account Clerk (40 hours) from grade 22 to grade 24 Senior Engineering Aide (40 hours) from grade 20 to grade 22 Engineering Aide (40 hours) from grade 17 to grade 18 As' • k Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: By Comm. Coal conded rY Comm• Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amenu the compensation Plan as follows: 1) Upgrade the position of the City Engineer from grade 38 ($8,878 - $10,387) to grade 39 ($9,234.00 - $10,802.00). 2) Add the position of Assistant to the Superintendent to the Compensation Planan-" at a grade to be established by the Common Council. Unanimously Carried. 4/0, 9 �G 5' COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley p;;SOL Eb, " I7777 eboard recommends to the Common Council that the following changes bo made in the Compensation Plan: Bus Driver • that this position W'a.er Treatment Plant Operator w r Trea:r e t Plant Operator • be upgraded from grade 19 - that it be upgraded from - of it bc,upgraded from to grade 22. grade 19 to grade 22. grade 19 to grade 22. Carries':, • • • ASSISTANT TO SUPERINTENDENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to establish the position of Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works. /2 . Carried. JOHN A. DOUGHERTY APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RE L , t at o n oug erty be provisionally appointed Assistant to the Super- intendent of Public Works at an annual salary of $8878, the minimum of grade 38 in the Compensation Plan, subject to approval of the Common Council; that his appointment be effective on July 1, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hog" "'-e necessary examination for this position. Carried. ROBERT 0. DINGMAN APPOIN'tMPgT : Comm. Conley reported that the Board, acting as a Committee of the Whole, had interviewed several candidates for the position of Superintendent to succeed Mr. Laverty upon his retirement ori July 1, 1965. He advised that the Board had selected Robert 0. Dingman and commended his appointment to become effective on September 1, 1965.�..t% / % t By Comm. Conley: seconder' by Comm. Yengo ' RESOLVED, that Robert 0. Dingman, P.E., be provisionally appointed as Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Ithaca at an annual salary of $11,683.00, the first step of grade 44 in the compensation plan, subject to approval thereof by the Common Council; that his appointment shall become effective on September 1, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position.iimously Carried.` ACTIVG PPERII`TEllbtR PUi3LIC WORKS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley EVOLVED, that Mr. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, be designated Acting Superintendent of Public Works for the period from July 1 to September 1, DOES Carried. PROMOTIONS: The Superintendent recommended promotion of Franklin Gardner to a vfcrking foreman and Herbert Murphy to a maintainer. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Franklin Gardner be promoted to a Working Foreman at $2.66 per hour, the minimum of Grade 26 in the Compensation Plan; and that Herbert Murphy be promoted to a Maintainer at $2.11 per hour, the first stop of Grade' 19, Carried. -JOSEPHDSALL: By Comm. Conleyt seconded by COMA. Yengo RESOLV , that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, to ma 'Miner at the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimum o re tivey to. -January 10, 19f,S, Joseph Edsall be prdmot& f grade 19, effective I't3I4d Carried. EENNETH EMERSON: By -Commissioner Conley, seconded by Commissioner Yengo to Maintainer RESOLVED: Upon recommendation of the Supertendent, Kenneth Emerson bepromoted 13, o Ma„ at the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimun of grade 19, effective Septemberarrie • • • CARL SHIPMAN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Carl Shipman be appointed as a temporary water treatment plant operator trainee at the rate of $1.80 per hour, the minimum of grade 16 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment shall become effective as of February 10, 1965. 11 131 ‘PC Carried. REMO RUBENS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Remo Rubens be appointed on a provisional basis as a temporary engineer- ing aide, effective February 1$ 1965, at an annual salary rate of $3,602.00, the minimum of grade 15 in the Compensation Plan. 11/3145 `'._�„'_ --* - _ _..Carried. REMO RUBENS APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Ale RESOLVED, that Remo Rubens be appointed provisionally to the position Aide in the City Engineer's office at an annual salary of $3,602.00, grade 15 in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment become effect 20, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold for this position. // 1 L� of Engineering .the minimum of ive on August an examination Carried. APPOINTMENTS: Superintendent Laverty reported that Michael Ocello, Donald Wood and Henry G. Erni had passed civil service examinations for the positions of Serio-' Engineering Aide, Sewer Plant Operator and Water Treatment Plant Operator respectively and recommended that each be given a probational anpointment, for a 16 -week period, to their respective positions. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the following probational appointments be approved for a 16 -week period as recommended by the Superintendent: • Michael Ocello, Engineering Aide, at an annual salary of $3,602.00, the minimum of grade 15 in the Compensation Plan. Donald Wood, Sewer Plant Operator at the rate of $2.19 per hour, step 1 of grade 20. Henry G. Erni, Water Treatemnt Plant Operator Trainee, at the rate of $1.80 per hour the minimum of grade 16. Carried. HENRY ERNI: Comm. Conley reported that Henri Erni had passed a civil service examination for the position of water treatment plant operator and recommended his appointment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Henry Erni as a Water Treatment Plant Operator, for a 16 -week period, be approved at the rate of $2.11 per hour, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan. \6. e� Carried. ROBERT HARTMAN APPOINTMa L The Superintendent recommended the provisional appoint- ment of Robert Hartman to the position of Engineering Aide (40-hour)i By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Robert Hartman as an Engineering Aide (4"O_bbour at an annual salary of $3,896.00, the minimum of grade 17 in the Compensation Plan/ epTiTQa e�he Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examin- ation for this position. • Carried. FRANCIS SLAGHT APPOINTMENT: Superintendent Laverty reported that Francis Slaght had passed an examination for the position of Plumbing Inspector and recommended his appointment. 31)-0 r By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Francis Slaght be appointed to the position of Plumbing Inspector at an annual salary of $5,545.00 the maximum of grade 22 in. the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment be probational for a period of 16..weeks. Carried. FRANCIS E. EATON APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengot seconded by Comm. Alo • REQ OLVED, that Francis E. Eaton be appointed as a motor equipment operator (non- competitive) at $2.28 per hour, the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment become effective on May 24, 1965 to succeed Gordon Houseworth, Carried.. WM. J. RIKER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED; t a1v iam J. Riker be appointed provisionally to the position of Principal Account Clerk in the Water $ Sewer Division at an annual salary of $4,740.00, the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment become effective on August 2, 1955; and that the Civil Service Comm'ssion be requested to conduct an open `) Carried. exau:inaticn for this position. JOAN STOUGHTON APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Joan Stoughton be appointed provisionally to the position of PrinciPa2 Clerk in the Department of Public Works at an annual salary of $4,558.00, the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan; that her annointment become effective on August 20, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to conduct an open com- petitive examination for this position. (� �. // I T Carried. EARL HUBBELL APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo 'RESOLVED, that Earl Hubble be promoted to a Working Foreman (non-toetitive) at the rate of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan., that his appointment be for a probationary period of 16 weeks subject to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission; and that he is to be foreman of the bridge maintenance crew. Carried. ROBERT SIMPSON APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that Robert Simpson had completed lis one year tri pin p od as a water treatment plant operator. By Comm.'. Conley:• seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Robert 8imnson be appointed to the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator at the rate of $2.11 per hour, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment be nrovisional to become effective on Octob:r 25i 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. CHARLES W. BARBER: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary IItES`'i5Ttiiat C'Fharles W. Barber be appointed on a temporary basis, effective November 12, 196 as a Senior Engineering Aide in the City Engineer's office at an annual sa1ar' $4214.00, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. / i .(/. / 0' , _• • • • • KENNETH BAKER APPOINTMENT: The Superintendent reported that Kenneth A. Baker had passed a Civil Service examination for the position of Junior Engineer and recommended his probational appointment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Kenneth A. Baker be appointed to the position of Junior Engineer at an annual salary of $5,998.00, the minimum of grade 28 in the Compensation -Plan; std • that his appointment be probational for a period of 16 weeks. "r"� .� 7 Carried.//tom KENNETH BAKER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Kenneth Baker be appointed provisionally to the position of Assistant Engineer in the City Engineer's office at an annual salary of 87,016.00, the minimum of grade 32 in the Compensation Plan; that his arpointment become effective on August 20, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a promotional examination for this position. r, /7' _'� Carried. JUNIOR ENGME R VACANCY: Comm. Egan reported that Kenneth Baker has been provisionally appointed Assistant ingineer, thereby, leaving a vacancy in the Junior Engineer position which it is proposed to leave vacant until such time as Frank Gombas completes the course in instruction at Broome Tech. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that in the interest of the department's best being served the position of Junior Engineer be left vacant and promoting Frank Gombas after he completes his course of study. deed., , .? o? l 6o u� Carried. • WILLIAM QUINN - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Superintendent Laverty reported that William Quinn had requested a month's leave of absence and he recommended that it be granted. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that William H. Quinn be granted a month's leave of absence, without pay, effective June r, 1965. Carried. rj FRANK GOMBAS - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Superintendent Laverty recommended a five -month's leave of'absence, without pay, for Frank Gombas to permit him to attend school,. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo 111 tb RESOLVED, that Frank Gombas be granted.a five -month's leave of absence, effective January 16, 1965,, as recommended by the Superintendent. carried.. FRANK GOMBAS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary SOLVED, that Frank Combas, a Senior Engineering Aide, be granted a leave of absence, without pay, for a period of nine months effective on September -27; 1965 for the purpose of resuming his technical studies at Broome Technical Community College. .'le 'G - Carried. ENGINEERING AIDES: Comm. Egan reported that Frank Gombas' leave of absence leaves a vacancy in the Senior Engineer Aide position. He recommended that two (2) Senior r Enginee.;iritQide,Lbe hired on a temporary basis for the balance of 1965 and for the. first " 'nygnth - 1966 to attempt to ease the burden on the rest of the EngineOrir}g;,_• • staff. ' By Comm. •• eon`aed by Leary RESOLVED, that tips City Etg1nQc. be authorized to engage the services of two (2) Senior Engineering: -Aides on a temporary basis in accordance with the nr6 isions of the Civil ',.y Service. Regulations for a period not to exceed nine months; and that their services be paWfor' from funds included in the current budget. ' "i66-..' Carrie&Y.' Personnel Committee - Criticisms by Ald. Hunt; Impending retirement of Supt. Laverty; 1 Paint Foreman position abolished 1 Supt. authorized to add Account -Clerk Typist to C/M Division 1 • Authorizationsfor J.A. Dougherty to attend school; Richard Ellis; la Compensation Plan Amendments la Establishment of position Assistant to the Supt. of Public Works; J.A. Dougherty provisionally appointed to position 2 Provisional appointment and selection of Robert 0. Dingman as Supt. of Public Works 2 Mr. Hannan designated as Acting Supt. of Public Works 2 Promotions 2a Appointments 3 Leave of Absence 3b • • CHAMPAIGN COAL CO.: The Clerk read a letter from Champaign Coal $ Stoker Co, 801-803 test` enne amt, protesting action taken by Greyhound Bus Lines to mark off the center of the street joining his property on its east side for the purpose of parking cars in 'the middle of the street. Mr. Patterson, proprieter of Champaign Company, contended that this street had been a public. right-of-way for some SO odd years and that if cars block th";center of it it will be impossible for him to get coal and fuel oil delivered by. tractor trailer. He questioned the Greyhound's right to do this and asked for an investigation of the matter. By Corm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mr. Patterson's protest be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. (J.(4 o�3 Carried. EDDY STREET WALL: Asst. Sunt. Hannan reported that a retaining wall on the nroperty at 303 Eddy Street was in a very dangerous condition and that the city had already had to remove stones that had fallen from it on to the adjacent sidewalk. He advised that Frank P. Mitchell, owner of this nronerty, had been cited to appear before the Board at this time regarding this matter but failed to apnear. Attorney Freeman recommended the matter be referred to the City Prosecutor. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Asst. Sunt. be authorized to refer the matter to the City Prosecutor for appropriate action. 6 sr Carried. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Superintendent Dingman presented the following report: 1. —Tne new street sweeper has arrived, is being equipped, and will be available for use in leaf pick-up. 2. Leaf pick-up will begin in the 3rd. week of,November and the public will be kept informed of the area in which crews pre working. 3. Yates Street curb replacement has been completed, gravel basing is nearing com- pletion, and final surfacing will be done next year. 4. Farm Street curbing will be completed this month but it is not expected that either gravel basing or surfacing can be done before next year. Cornell walk sub -division' sewOri water line, and storm drain have been completed and gruel basing is in progress. It is not anticipated that surfacing will be done wtis '** 6. A 12 r=water main has been installed under Six -Mile Creek at Plain Street in anticipation of „improvement of the Albany Street water main loop. Grading, and seeding around the new South Hill water tank off Coddington Road is now in progress. /4.01 l • • • Mr. Patterson - Champaign Coal & Stoker Co. - Protest against Greyhound lines to mark center of street for parking purpose referred to City Attorney to investigate 1 Eddy Street Wall - Asst. Supt. Hannan reports wall in very dangerous condition. Owner of property, Frank Mitchell failed to appear before Board. Matter referred to City Prosecutor for action. 1 Superintendent's Report - several items 1