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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1932HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC GROUNDS Evans Whiting Rumsey STREET LIGHTING AND GARBAGE Aliller 1V- tisg Ede-7:71.171 PUBLIC _BUILDINGS AND_SANITARY SEWERS Rumssy Sawdon _Evans CREEKS AND BRIDGES merri171 Rumsey Evans FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS mJting Merrill — Wiler A�inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Millard) B. A?. `Nater Exten- Attorney Peer appeared before the Board on sion. behalf of B.N. Millard., Proprietor of the Inlet Valley Farms reporting that a temporary permit had been secured from the Finger Makes State Park Commission to tap the water rain at the Butterrdilk Falls Park and requesting that the Board. approve such action so that he might construct a main frord this point across the fields to his Dairy and thus secure City water for himself as well as a few othersnear the extension. The matter was referred to the Water Committee for investigation and report. Casca.uill.a BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Creek REGULAR MEETING JA7N._1 ,_132 PRESENTAA Mayor Herman Bergholtz Commissioners-- Sawdon, Whiting, Etanet, Miller,Rumsey,Merrill Forester- -Baker Water Superintendent" -- Bishop Attorney -- Treman Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Engineer-- marble . Illston Superintendent.--Feller. '�errill, A. h. Mr. C. B. Clark appeared before the Comfgi,;sioner The Mayor welcomed Arthur I., A1errill as the newly appointed Commissioner of Public Works and announced the following St anci n g Standing Committees for the ensuing year: Con__iittees WATER Sawdon Evans miller HIGHWAYS & PUBLIC GROUNDS Evans Whiting Rumsey STREET LIGHTING AND GARBAGE Aliller 1V- tisg Ede-7:71.171 PUBLIC _BUILDINGS AND_SANITARY SEWERS Rumssy Sawdon _Evans CREEKS AND BRIDGES merri171 Rumsey Evans FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS mJting Merrill — Wiler A�inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Millard) B. A?. `Nater Exten- Attorney Peer appeared before the Board on sion. behalf of B.N. Millard., Proprietor of the Inlet Valley Farms reporting that a temporary permit had been secured from the Finger Makes State Park Commission to tap the water rain at the Butterrdilk Falls Park and requesting that the Board. approve such action so that he might construct a main frord this point across the fields to his Dairy and thus secure City water for himself as well as a few othersnear the extension. The matter was referred to the Water Committee for investigation and report. Casca.uill.a Creek Mt. L.R.Pierce called the Board's attention to the fact that Cascadilla Creek from the railroad bridge to the Inlet was badly filled with silt; that the stream was not navigable and requested the Board to dredge this portion as they did a few years ago. The matter was referred to the Creek Committee for investigation and report. Illston Property Mr. C. B. Clark appeared before the Board and requested permission to move a small building from the vicinity of the Tre >man,King Warehouse to the Illston property on West Clinton Street. + -2- on motion of Com _issioner Rumsey the request was granted on the condition that the required bond be executed and that there would be no interference with wires, trees, etc. Bakket Ball A request was received from the "A & P it Waite Basket Ball Team for permission to use the second floor Boat of the Waite Boat House at Stewart Park for private House practice two or three times a week. It was pointed out that there was no heat or light in the building but the Board agreed that if they cared to install and connect the electric lights under the direction of the Superintendent they might have the use of the building as requested. I Sol a.tion ling Superintendent Feller read a statement from the Memorial Hospital settingforth their estimated requirements for maintainfAythe Isolation Wing durin 1932 and the same was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings for investigation and report. Emergency pork The Clerk reported that theGorlt Bureau in collabora- Projects tion with the City Engineer and Superintendent had prepared 1 2 additional projects as follows to supplement the first eleven which the Superintendent reported were nearing completion 15. Court St. Main $1, 200. 1,700. $600. 800. 16. City Cemetery 17. Elm St.,Grading 7,000. $3,000. 18. Cayuga St. Paving 32,100. 30,000. 19. S.Meadow St. Bridge 13,000. 122000. 20. Mitchell & State 1, 200. 800. 21. So. Aurora Grading 31000. 2,000. 22. So. meadow Grading 8;000. 2, 000 . 2. Special Snow Removal 2,000. 240 Clear Airport 300. 25. Transcribe record 72• 26. Titus Flats Sewer System District B. ` 11,000. 11,000. By Qomrni ssi over Rurasey: seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that each and all of the above projects be and the same are hereby approved and the work authorized subject however to the approval and appropria- tion by the Common Council of sufficient funds to cover the cost of the work. Carried. "Glensidell Hycarant Serv- The Clerk reported that during the past 12 months ice after sending repeated bills, he had been tunable to collect the charge for the hydrant located at "Glenside" on Floral Avenue. By Cofnmis,sioner Sawdon: seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that unless-the Superintendent can immediately secure satisfactory arrangements with the tenants and owners in this tract, the hydrant be removed forthwith for non - payment of rent. Carried. Grade Crossing Engineer Eustance reported that he had discussed Taughannock the elimination of the Railroad grade crossing on Bouleva.r& Taughannock Boulevard with the Engineers of the Lehigh Valley Railroad but that nothing definite as yet had resulted although counter propositions had been offered. The Engineer was requested to maintain the Railroads interest in this improvement by correspondence and if necessary invite their representatives to meet with the Board. wwmftmft�" 'Hall W. Resurfacing -3- assess- At the su5�estion of Co=ndssioner Evans,the ,P,e_.ts Board discussed the matter of amending the City Charter with reference to resurfacing assessments and after some discussion the matter was referred to the Highway Committee, Comn.- issioner Sawdon and Attorney Treman for studing and report. VanNatta Sta. Pumps Commissioner Sawdon reported that of the bids received for pumps at the VanNatta Station, the Allis - Chalmers Company were low bidders but that the Committee was still investigating the characteristics of their pumps. By Commissioner Rumsey. :seconded by Com. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the matter of securing proper pumps for VanNatta Station be left to the Committee with power. Carried. n7a.t e Purification Commissioner Sawdon reported the receipt Plant of and reviewed the ann=ual report of Doctor Chamot as Supervisor of the 7ater purification Plant and discussed Wti,bularl y the "e4rAgendations contained in his report. After some discussion it was agreed that the pater Superintendent should purchase a comparator and color disc in accordance with Dr. Chamot ' s recommendation. Canpbell,P.a. 'i7r4ter Ext. Commissioner Sawdon reported recei?at of Denied a, request from Peter A. Campbell for the ex-ten- sion of a water :Hain for about 700 feet, on Brookfield Road from Cliff, Street near .the City line. He pointed out that the major portion for this extension would be through rock and that the income would not justify the cost and recomended that the request be denied. On motion the reco.nendation was a, pprov e d. Reservoir Cayuga Hgta. The report of .Carl Crandall, relative to Village the construction of a stand pipe reservoir in the Village of Cayuga Heights, was presented and read by Commissioner Sawdo )a. It was dis- cussed and laid on the table for further study at a later meeting. Venturi peters Commissioner Sa:-don recommended that three recording venturi meters be installed at the Filter Plant on the mains of the 3 pressure levels, and also recommended that the Builders Iron Foundry representatives be authorized to adjust the old venturi meter at this time while they are at work at the University.. By Commmissioner Rumsey: seconded by Com. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the recommendation be approved and also the 3 venturi meters purchased ii' quotations are satisfactory and funds available. Carried +pater main Ext. Cayuga Hats. Reporting further, Commissioner Sawdon vil�_age stated that Hr. Newman requested permission to extend the water main in North Sunset Drive from Renwick Rd. to connect with Cayuga Heights Road main at Berkshire Road, a distance of about 1,800 feet thus completing the circuit. Also permission to. extend the main in Comstock Road about. 680 feet and a short extension of 150 feet to the property being im- proved by Mr. Johnson. By Commissioner Whiting :secondea by Com. Rumsey: RESOLVED: that the requestsbe granted subject to the usual requirements and restrict- ions. Carried. e)� � Property _4- a� On recommendation of, Commissioner Sawdon the pur- ",ester chase of a� property map of the water shed made from the Sher. air map of-this territory was authorized at a cost hereby approver.: for payment: of $100.00. Air Co jnressor .Commissioner Sawdon reported that the Mater + Department-had decided it would be economical as well City of Ithaca, SVat er Fund as convenient for them to oTan a small air compressor L.V.R.R. Co., freight which would cost $371, including tools and recommended D.L. & W. R.R. Co. that the purchase be authorized. The Ric-Me, Company By Commissioner Evans:seeonded by Com. Sawdon: D.B. Stewart. & Co. , Inc. RESOLVED: that the recommendation be approved. James B. Clow & Sons Carried. Water Dept. b.29 Proram 1932 Commissioner Sawdon reported that the Water New York Telephone Co. Department - Superintendent suggests the following program ::lighway Products IYIfg. Co. of maintenance and improvement for the year 1932 : ;. tl. Rumsey & Son Connection of dead• ends at West Clinton Street Emil A. Hess T. G.tdiller Sons raper Co. and Corn Street. Approximate cost $350. City Chaaerlain,petty cash Vouchers Highland Avenue from Heights Court to Rothschild Bros. Thurston Avenue. Cost $1,600. Connection across Linn Street Bridge $600. Ten new valve installations-1,000 Install 60 new manholes $2,600 Replace 25 old valves $1,250. Replace 25 old hydrants $2,500 Install 3 main line meters RELIEF PROGRAM Replace 44 main -on Court Street with S" from Tioga .Street to Cayuga Street. Engineer's Estimate $1;800. By Commissioner Sawdon: seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that the foregoing items be-ap -)roved and autlori zed -as recommended. Carried. Sears Streit Commissioner 1jiller reported that the installa- Ligiit tion of a street light, on Sears street had beeen completed. By Commissioner Rumsey :seconded by Com. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the following bills audited and approved by. the Finance Committee be and the same are hereby approver.: for payment: GENERAL Haverstick & Co. , Inc. $26.22 Atlas Products Co. 14.31 City of Ithaca, SVat er Fund 4.%005-3 3 L.V.R.R. Co., freight 20.5}. D.L. & W. R.R. Co. 1.00 The Ric-Me, Company 121.32 D.B. Stewart. & Co. , Inc. 40, 3 James B. Clow & Sons 45.57 American Coin Lock Co.Inc. b.29 City of Ithaca, Y °ater Fund X6.12 New York Telephone Co. �7�12 ::lighway Products IYIfg. Co. 96.75 ;. tl. Rumsey & Son 120.30 Emil A. Hess T. G.tdiller Sons raper Co. -1.10 City Chaaerlain,petty cash Vouchers -11.42 Rothschild Bros. 1.70 "t' I op- -5- N.Y.State Gas & Elec. Corp. $19.38 Leonard Miscall 426.00 City of Ithaca 10,71 Sullivan- Barger Co. 1 00.00 Chas. A. Titus -50.00 Robinson & Carpenter (4) 1909.43 A.H.Davenport 153.43 Auto Body & Radiator Wks 91.05 T.G.Miller Is Sons Paper Co. .75 Stover Printing Co. 350.00 The Atkinson Press 20.00 N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. x-36. F1 Marion Bros. Inc. 5.S4 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 42.39 Ithaca Fuel Sup }ply Co. 3.80 C.J.Rumsey & Co. 102.21 nreman, King & Co. 88.23 eynolds & Drake Gar Co. 662.02 N.Y.State Gas & Elec. Corp. 3.60 Ellinger.Tractor & Equip Co. 77.56 J. B. Lang E. & G. Co. 21 .ql Jamieson-McKin-ley Co., Inc. 52.46 Barnes mfg. Co. 16.00 Standard Oil Co. of N.Y. 4. �5 Edw. Joy C4. 43,115 T. G. Hi er s Sons Paper Co. 1.10 L.V.R.R. Co. 31.00 The Texas Co. 33. 5 City Chamberlain, petty cash 11.2 Rothschild Bros. 1.70 N.Y. S. Epee. 4 Gas Serv. 19.38 Standard Oil Co. of N.Y. 3.50 R.D.Wood & Co. 99.12 L. tip. R. R. Co. , freight 1, 668.25 Edward. Joy Co. 25.50 N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 77.07 Auto Body& Radiator ticks 91.05 August Alby 33.66 J.B.Lang Eng. & Gar. Co. 219.g1 Leo P. Larkin,.Y.. D. 10.00 A.H.Davenport 153 Ellinger Tractor & Paper Co. :L 77.54 T.G.Miller Sons Paper Co. 5 Jamieson - McKinney Co. , Inc. 52. , 6 Sto,-er Printing Co. 3-50 Atkinson Press 20.00 Robinson & Caxpenter 1 " 1 0.00 N.Y.State Gas � Elec. Corp. 6.51 H. N. Gordon 29.681 Robinson & Carpenter 11.30 Larion Bros. Inc. 5,5 Driscoll Bros. & Co. (2) 200.50 The Leadite Co. 3.19 Ithaca Fuel Sup aly Co. -10 C.J.Rumsey & Co. 102.21 Barnes I:fg. co. 9.50 Barnes mfg. Co. 6-50 N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp. 3.60. Reynolds & Drake 662.02 . Treriian, King & Co. 55.2 Robinson & Carpenter 191.1;.3 Gulf Refining 303.80 .Robinson & Carpenter 195.00 _Potter & Allen 87.28 Standard. Oil Co. of N.Y. }+.75 _ N.Y.State Gas & Elec. Corp. 2,238.73 Frea.r Tire Sales Co. 16. q9 ` .H.B.Sutton 83.00 S.E.Sheldon Construction 199..7 70 ,Ward Co. Cornell University 91.00 rr A.H. McPherson $297.02 Standard Oil Co. of N.Y. 2.55 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 399.98 H.G. Thorne 25.33 6.05 T.G.Miller Sons Paper Co. J. Oliver Johnson,Inc. 10.00 1.55 R. S.Baker, Ithaca Memo Hospital 200.00 WATER FUND L. V. R. R. Co. , freight 1.62 H.W. Clark Co 55.92 T.G.Miller Sons Paper Co. 1.90 18.06 E. huj. Rumsey & Son 26.57 N.Y.Telephone Co. Carl Crandall 150.00 Blanche Spicer 14.4-5 City of Ithaca, Gen. Fund 1,065.55 L.V.R.R. Co. 7.56 W.W. Stickler & Bros. 5.39 I-Iathieson Alkali Wks.Inc. 31.25 Water Dept. Pay Roll Dec.15 -31) 731.31 Honohue & Halnerson, Inc. 1.25 Edward Joy Co. 347.53 General Electric Co. 22.13 City Chamberlain, petty cash 14.51 Edward Joy Co. 37.59 Darling Valve Mfg. Co. 405.19 South Side Coal Co. 75.00 39.16 J.B.Lang Garage Co. A.F. Olmstead 22.05 Addressograph Co. • 15.5 D.C.Hutchinson, car mileage Geo D. Carpenter • 5 C.J.Rumsey & Co. 51.51 Jar_iie soh -- McKinney Co. 11.63 Treman, King & Co. N.Y.State Electric & Gas Corp. . 943.49 Reynolds & Drake Gar Co. 6.2 5 Driscoll Bros. & Co. & 2 2. 01 9.61 E.G. Holmes Son N.Y.State Elec. & Gas Corp. 75.17 Pvarion Bros. Inc. 16.;4 N.Y.Elec. & Gas Corp. 35- Franklin C. Cornell 57-46 Standard Oil Co. of N.Y. 6.65 25.75 Potter & Allen R. D. 4Jood & Co. 35.43 T. G.Ijiller ' s Sons Paper Co. 12.15 City of Ithaca., Gen. Fund 59.66 On motion meeting adjourned.� .� �� City Clerk BOARD OF-PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR MEETING _ JANUARY 27.,_ 19.2 PRESENT- - %AYOR HER.AN BERGHOLTZ COI:.:I SSI ONERSAAWIiI T I IJG, EVANBS, MI LLER, RU?111SEY, HER-'ILL FORESTER - -BALER WATER SUPT. -- BISHOP ENGINEER-- EUS^1ANCE ASST. ENGINEER--- 11ARBLE SUPTERINTENDENT -- FELLER ATTOR vEY - -TR 16AN ALDERMAN--- ROGALSKY Hinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Water State The Kayor discussed the problem of furnishing City Hospital - water to the new State Tuberculosis Sanatorium and suggested that the matter be left with the Water Co:laittee and it was so agreed. Koshkin,Prof. Valley Rd. A co,:l:iiunication was received from Professor Koshkin asking for various i :_lprovements in the neighborhood of his property at #208 Valley Road. There being no funds avail - able the matter was referred to the Com:,.ion Council on motion of Co;n-_iissi -oner Ru«1sey;Comnissioner !,.filler voting in the negative. Daalage Claim A coi=qunication was received. from Harry C. Baldwin, on behalf of the Savings and Loan Association, requesting the City to reimburse them $17.50 for a curtain alleged to have been damaged in an Automobile owned by their guest while the same was parked in the City Parking Area. The Board discussed the matter but did not feel that they should assume such responsibilities in view of the regulations at the - Parking Area and the fact that reasonable care and diligence had apparently been exercised and no negligence had been shoTJan. The City Attorney concurred in this opinion. By Comissioner Rurisey: seconded by Commissioner .errill: RESOLVED: that this claim be denied and rejected, and the Clerk requested to notify Hr. Baldwin. Carried. Dean&Buck A request was received from Dean & Busk, as Proprietors of the New Linden Garage for permission to install a gasoline filling apparatus at this garage similar to the one recently installed at the Seneca Street Garage. This request brought forth considerable discussion as to the circumstances surrounding the approval and granting of the Seneca Street Garage per.iiit. It was' the consensus of opinion that the entire situation was not disclosed when this per:iit was granted, particularly the fact that the Fire •arshal and Fire Chief was very much opposed.to it. By Com.nissioner filler : seconded by Corrlissioner 17hiting: Seneca RESOLVED: that the aT)plieation of Dean & Buck be denied. Street Carried. Garage By Com-r.iissioner Ru:nsey. seconded by Co,,-,i. i,.iller: RESOLVED: that pursuant to the agreement with the Seneca Street Garage oianers, the Police Department be requested to serve notice on them that the. said license is thereby revoked. Carried. 35S B. P. 71T. 2-- 1 -27 -32 Meadow St, Bridge Superintendent Feller urged the Board to take sortie action that would brim; to the attention of the Co-ii ion .Council the folly of postponeing the construction of the South 1:7eadow7 Street bridge. The Board agreed that -the Superintendent should go before the Council and explain the :za,t ter and urge their ap-_oroval of this project at the present ti:.ie. Boat Houses The ;natter of securing rent frora the owners of boat houses on City property along the Inlet was referred to the Com_Zittee on Public Grounds for investigation sand report. Assesmients How Levied Coniissioner Evans urged tiie Bo,:.rd to aecido the question of paving and resurfacing assessnents and offerer:- the following resolution : RESOLVED: that this BoarCi reco:l_zends to the Co_r -lon Council that the cost of the first pave :neazt and curb and gutter in a street to be assessed be levied a�-rai_hst abuttia-ld properties at the present rate, viz. , the 60 -40 basis and all othor street i__lprove:.lents tl.ereafte-r Made bo a, charge against the City at large. The :_lotion was not seconded. Aftcl furthor discussion it was finally .coved, seconded and carried that this :_latter be again refer: -ed to the same Co;:r ittee for furthc;r study and report. Engineer. At his request, the Engineer t ^.as authorized to join the Aiaerican Society of :unicipal Engineers. Surface Nate-r The co, laint with regard to surface teat: r da_Z?ge reported by the Engineer for 1�irs. Eve-rho.rt at :;itchell and Cobb Strcots was referred to the Hig1i -ay Co- -I_Zittoe, Superinten. - -- ent and Engineer for investig-.tion -,aicL r0 --)ort. Rules New Streets Engineer Eustance read 10 Rules and ReCulations rhich h suggested be :.lade condition preccdoaht to the {,ccei -)tance of struts by th,: Board. They were cF r efully considered and slightly : ,1e ded. By C0-:.r- :.r ° Ru >isoy: sccoaided by Coe- -lissioner Evans: RESOLVED: that the 10 Rules and Regulations, for coir- ditions govc:ning the �,.ccaotavice of streots by the City, as submitted by the City %ngineor and a:-.--ended be m-id the same a,ro hereby approved and adopte6. asofficial, to taiCc effect upon publication on all future develop.ic hts. Ayes - -�-- l�Tays - -0 Carried. Loan The Clerk rcco_l-_lended that tine Board autiiori ze the usual temporary loan by the water Fund to the General Fund in anticipation of taxes in case there should be available funds. By Co�.,i:iissiolzer ,�I'illex: seconded by CO- I.Assion °cr Evans: RESOLVED: that the Cleric is hereby authorized to borrow in the na:_le of the City fro >,U t17e ''rater Fund to the credit of tiie General Fund, if an when funds are available, in anticipn,tion of the collection of taxes. Carried. Dredging Cascadilla Co?.:.ii ssi ones i:ierrill stated that progress teas being Creek ::lade in connection with -.;r. Pierce ' s recl_uest to secure the dredging of Oascadilla Cteek and stated that ize ��ould sub :.lit a report at tho ahext rlcetiilg. VanNatta Pumps Co:.2..l1ssioner :tiller, on behalf of thu "Bator Corr :litte,:,, renortcd that they had purchased the 1 orthington pumps for Vanidatta Station at a cost of $Cf,175, Hydrant Re-Dorting further he stated- that it had been Glen— possible to secure satisfactory arran-,,e fox the Special silo. Hydra--at service on Floral Avenue at "Glenside" and that the hydrant had therefore been turned off in accordance with the Boards previous authorization. He also reported that the B��. Ratchet .P. =2 1-27-32 4 i) Water Dep_Lrtmont was badly in _aced of a ratchet pipe 16" 24" and ostima_ cutter capablo of ta.ing a size from nnc! ted the cost at about $300. Oil ::lotion of Cionnissioner Rumsey the :":latter of securing such a, tool was referred to the Co._? nittee with power. Hospital Commissioner Rumsey reported that he had investigated the request from the Hospital in connection with their deeds for this year and reco:_i iended the approval at this time of $250 to finish the interior painting. the On :_lotion, the recom aendation was approved and Clerk directed to note this amount for the year's budget. By Commissioncr Whiting : seconded by Commissioner :tiller: RESOLVED: that the following bills audited and approved by the Finance Counittee be and the s.amo are hereby approved for payment. Carried. Syracuse Supply Co. x''16.00 2.25 J.C. Stowell Co. 121.73 City of Ithaca,Water Dept• Ellinger Tractor & Equip'sent Co. 412 6.40 Frank A. Bangs 3.50 Standard Oil Co. of -y- Lohr & Kramer Inc. J.C. Stowell Co. 4.41 6.37 Ingersoll Rend Co. Edward Joy Company 3100 .94 Syracuse Supply Co. Ithaca Plunbi n' ; & Heating Co. X5.52 Ingersoll Rand Co. D.L. K.R.R. Co.,freight .00 1,795.00 Sullivan — Barger Cos 20.41 L.V.P.R. Co. 123.70 The Rie —i3ie Co. v941.65 B.P.W: pay Rol! January WATER FUND General Chemical Co. 500.00 Hathieson Alkali Wor ls 43-80 RD. ;food & Co, • 40 Darling Valve & nfg. Co. A.P. Smith _ f; . Co. 40. Of') R.D. Wood & Co. 09-35 A-15 Edwa-rd Joy Co. 'halve 64.79 Darling & ::Q. Co. 735.20 R.D. :wood & Co, 55.26 The Tood Co. 96.45 L.V.R.R. Co., 2.57 L.V.R.R. Co. 10.35 H.W. Clark Co. 45.02 Hellige, Inc. 649.97 B.P.W. Wat e -r Pa- Ra11 January 676.31 Water Dept. Pay Roll Jan-1 to 15 On ;_lotion meeting adjourned. J y Clerk. 360 BOARD OF PU3LI C ..ORI,S R� 11T -_ULA _E I T - - - - - - - -F �3RUA Y 10 1 �- -) -J Pt� v ­ _ �'— - ;': ^�ror 3erU molt z Go:-_�::�issio.1ers-- S.�,r: don, �,?hiting, EVE, "s1s,':i1.1er, A-'U 1 �or:..ey-- ­T1 °er.1a_z City Asst. �nineer-- ::..rble Water Supt---- Bia'lop ?,iinutes of the precedi_ig meeting duly , ;I -, _) ved. Sanitary _. Sec,;er ,_r. Tyler appeared before the Board a.d reauested the extension of sanitary sewer ::lain for about 250 feet in East State Street to serve his new develon::lent. On r:iotion of Co:_2:lissioner Sa, -don it was agreed that Then --coney is available the job vd 11 be done. Nei Ttluck Superi ::-itendent Feller brought up the question of buying three new cars to replace old ones now in use. By Co:a_,.issioner Ruw.isey: seconded by Co-.--.I. VV`hiti-rng: RZSOLVLD: that the neW half ton truck to cost $550 be and the same is hereby authorized purchased in exchange for the old '.:axwell coupe used by English, and t'_ie ite °_-, included_ in this year's budget. Carried Fe--,-ice Bir Co:_7 :_.issioner Sawdon: seconded_ by Com.Runsey: RESOLVED: that a seven foot fence be purchased and erected around the _iew di- estion tank, as reco:.1_,ended, at a cost of about $300; and t1-Le item included in this year t s 3udget. 3arge Carried. Canal Terminal Engineer Eustance reported that `.r. Pinck -had assured hi a there `,,ould 'be no objection to grantin,; t -he City a rig? e) l) 1 �D_ c ^y, ere ?, s so:ao discussion in regard to fur-,�ish- ;a`� int _LUe:_ to the --io State Sanatoriu7-1 i :Lzcluaing th•� that- tze City establish pa,-_rD mouse The � �. at the J i.�Ly .�.7.:1e •. "_'� e :_Zal,tP._ was CO'1�1i�1'.er1. �7_ Lid. t_Ze eater A petit - ^_n fro-._i the La'-­.e Side CottuEer Association in regard to this water ser--.' ee was also referred to the hater Co':,y.iittec. Thurston Avenue A co.r-_Iunication was received from property owners along Thurston Avenue requesting the Board to pave this street between the trolley tracks. The request was referred to the Highway Co:,:1:�ittee. Abut :tent La?te Co_7:lissioner filler reported that he had .net Road with the Board of Supervisors in regard to establish- ing the responsibility on the Town of Ithaca for the re_loval of the concrete abutment along the Lace Road near Stewart Park. He agreed to co:.ti.Zunicate further with Supervisor Chase in regard to the matter. Woodford, J.R. By Co.z:lissioner Rimisey: seconded by Com. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that John R. Woodford be author- ized to become a ._iember of the Yew York State Se,:age 15orkts Association. Carried Illston Bldg., Superintendent Feller explained the diffi- culties between :r. Clark and -:rs. Illston resulting in the blocking of Titus Avenue with the building that the Board had granted -oer::lission to be moved. There was some discussion but no action tal.r.en. By Co:_r::is -ioner iuhiting: seconder_ by Com. Ramsey: RESOLVED: that the following bills a)o ^)roved by the Co- .- , =ittee be and the sa:.1e are hereby approved for pay:-.,lent. Carried_. GENERAL Waldo Bros. Co. $25.68 H. i7. Eustance 10-50 Leonard 11-i scall 906.00 N.Y.Telephone Co. 35:�i N.Y.Teleohone CO. American Coin Locks Inc. 5.9`� E.- .Rw�sey & Son 137.35 D. L. & W.R.R. Co. . Carl Crandall 5.00 Standard Oil Co. of N.Y. 7.60 15.60 Schramm Inc. 45.75 N.Y.State G. &E. Corp. T.G.Miller's Sons Paper Co. 9.30 Edward Joy Co. 1.25 J.I.Holcomb :zg. CO.,Inc. L.D. Townley 9.00 A. F.01 ,istead ( car mileage) 21.31 August Alby (car mileage) 33.90 J.B.Lang E. & G. Co., 270.33 362 -3- T. 50 Ch-cl 1.,?r1aftn,petty cash Standaiu Cil of L5.7 Y Sta.-cc ---I e, Gas Corp. 73.3' A -U`k i n s o -..-i T-i 7.1-5 Pot-ter Rebinscr. & Carpenter 0. ;D Leo P. La-rkin 'I r :7 Stur:-,! Bros., Stover Printing Co. 2 3.40 C- Fin–'5 er Lakes Garages Inc. 16-05 Yoel,mns Bros. Cc. 20-50 H.A.Carey Co. ,Inc. 371-93 City of Ithaca 1`3 • Eugene Dietzgen Co.,Inc. �6 10: 1 Tre:-.ian,King & Co. 29.61 Driscoll Bros. & Co., 141-74 j-7'-C-,'im-iey Co. Ja:-iieSor , � 12.10 Gulf Refining Co. 244.96 Edward Joy Co. 11.00 E-J.Killer,Ilic. 23-00 Syracuse Supply Co. 16.00 Eugene Diet zgen Co. 2.04 Frear Tire Sales Co. 11-72 Reynolds & Drake 253.23 N. Y. St at e G. & E. Co. 3.30 Bolton.Suits..Bolton & Gibbs 38 R.S.Baker.car ,-.iileage ll:�2 Empire G. & E. Co... 1-03 WATER FUND City of Ithaca, Gen. Fund 5,500-00 N I -Y. Telephone Co. 25.87 Water Dept. Pay Roll Jan.16-31 693.27 Standard Oil Co. of !J.Y. 5-70 Dr. R.7.-.Vose 7-00 T. Gt"L'i 11 e r t s Sons Paper Co. 2.60 G.D.Carpenter (car -.'ilileage) 20 89 Duncan Hutchinso-n (car milegae) 17:16 C-J.Ru:-,isey & Co. 27, OF-, Edward Joy Co. 12.12 J.B.LanE; E. & G. Co., 78-00 City Chariberlain 3-06 General indemnity Corp. 8-50 G. E. llart, on, Collector 1,366-51 H.A.Carey Co.,Inc. 7zz- 00 Cit" of Ithaca 56.28 E. :.7. R -LL-qsey & Son 12.48 J a-a i e so n-7.' 'c 7 i n --,, e y Co., 136-12 Atkinson Press P.37 Tre�- 'ian,:ring Co. 18-06 X. State E. & G. Corp. 697.20 Robinson & Carpenter 56.00 Potter et Allen 33.25 Stun,q Bros. 30-00 Houck -7fg. Co. 37.00 Darling Valve & yfg. Reynolds & Drake Co. 6.8o 47-77 ui Ithaca Pl,:ibing Heat Co. ,Inc. Franklin C. Cornell 66.36 Neptune —'eter Co. :31 42.60 N.Y.State G. & E.- Corp. 28.45 On ::action :-.ieetin& adj ournec. -t — City c0aerk, e f q3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR I: E'E II1G FTBRUARY 24,19 2 PRESENT-- i.iayor Bergholt z Com1..issioners-- Ha.wdon, Whiting ,1;4iller,�umsey,Merrill Attorney-- Tre.,zan Sup er i nt endent ---F el l e r Engineer— Eustance Forester- -Baker Water Superintenderit Bishop Assistant Engineer--- Liarble Ylinutes of the preceding meeting duly approved. Ballou Property A co_r-iunication was received from i_rs. iri.O.Fahey offer - Ing the Ballou property at 4417 No. Aurora Street to the City for $10,000. Although at one time there had been some talk of acquiring this property to have access to the north wall of the Creek, and at the same time provide a roadway from Linn to Aurora Street, the Board decided after some consideration of the offer that they had not only no funds available but that conditions had changed and that it would be unnecessary to acquire this property either for a road or to maintain the Creek bank. The Clerk was,therefore, requested to advise Mrs. Fahey that the Board was not interested. Water Outside At the request of the iiayor, the Clerk read State a letter written by Com�_lissioner Sawdon, as Chairman T.B. of the Water Com..Attee to l,?ayor Bergholtz in Hospital relation to the 'proposed water supply for the new State Tuberculosis Hospital; together with the layor's letter of transmittal to ;.r. Arthur ° G.Ada;ns, as represe_itative of the I.O.O.F. Grand Lodge. The Clerl: also read 117r. Adams's -reply which included a report of the action taken by the Board of Trustees of the Grand Lodge Hone and Orphanage of the I.O.O.F. There was so_:ie discussion; Com- lissioner Sawdon pointing out that it would seem reasonable and just for the State to pay the cost of pumping the water and that the estimated cost of such pumping would be deterrlined. The matter was continued with the hater Co..1.littee. -In this connection Attorney Treman reported that a Bill had been prepared °and presented to the Legislature by Assemblyrlan Robinson to a -mend the City Charter so as to per::1it the later Depart- ment to ma-,e such extensions and additions to the system outside the City li_nits as the Board might authorize. Che stmt Street Mr. Ros :jelly requested the Board to agree to accept a Deed for Chestnut Street .Extension. The matter was referred to the Highway Com.littee, City Attorney, City Engineer and Superintendent to investigate and report with reco__1 -endation at the next :meeting. 364 B. P,17. —2— 2-24-32 _e �do:r Superi- ,ztendent Feller presented final plans as prepared by Professor 3urrows for the --aew South :eadow Street Bridge over Six --ile Creek and reco- i:_lended that they be approved. By Co.11.:1issioner Sawdon: seconded by Co:.,. Ru:lsey: RESOLVED: that the Bridge plans be and the sa_ie are hereby in :,ll respects a-p-D roved. Carri ec_. Superintendent Seller as'_ted for instruc- tions in regard to bj ds, but the :iayor stated that there were no funds available to do this wor'_. at the prese--7t ti.-re and, therefore, questioned the advisability of opening bids until such ti-me a.s our bond issue had been sold or tax ;,monies received. On Notion of Co:,r-dssioner Rulsey,the .latte-r was,therefore, postponed until such time as funds are available. By Co-..:l issi oner Ru:lsey: seconded by Com. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the present bridge in South :- ead_ow Street over Six ' -ile Creep; be permanently closed to all vehicular traffic forthwith and until such time as the new bridge is co__lpleted and opened. Se? -age Ca.rri e c_ P"L- ,P`Ll.g Sta. Super i_ltendent Feller sub;.Utted plans by Architect Larkin for the Sewage Pumming Station on Titus Flats and asked for their an- orovael and for instructions as to whether the Rork should be atte ,pted by work Relief employees or let by contract. Again pointing out that there were no funds available, t - -Le - M=ayor suggested that this matt-or be deferred until a later date, and it ivas so agreed. Floral Li_ {eti -iise the order for the new set of b_ u�1ps Avenue for the Floral Avel ue section of the sewage syste:•,1 was postponed. By Co:a.:lissi.oner Ramsey: seconded_ by Cora. Sawdon: See f 1::�* RESOLVED; th4t t � e proposed Floral Ave,ue ext0P-sion of the sanitary sewer syste., be and the sa;-ie is hereby ap-oroved and the 17027- autl:ori zed as a substitution for the l oTk' project "South : eadow Street '-Trading" State St.,E., C._r_ =iec. Sewer and ?'.ester ..1: ins Superi_ t- endent Feller, in connection wit_i the previously authorized extension of water :iain to -r. :- arcints property in East State St - -re t, as'_ced the Board to decide upon a -policy for extension of rains in connection with the future pav--�ie_ t of E. State St. , viz., a single --lain under t-ie 7Dave:.�ent, or a dual syste..1 outside the -pave:.ler t. It was agreed that tine dual syste;:1 should be used, placing :rains on both sides of thy; street outside t:,e �cve. ent. I -C. G_ I�. fruc'_: Files Floral Ave. B.r. v 2-24-32 Sunerinteildent Feller read a letter he had rit"1- e:1 `_r. Clark in regard to his re:::oval fror_n ",'ort l Titus Avenue of the ice house he was _:ovine; for :r. Illsto -z. He reported t:-lat the house %: as now being :.roved and rovld - probably be of: t_ e streets 1,7i"tC�in e fey days. Sunerintendeiit Feller reported the Heed of -renlacinLo, tires on o;.ze of the large garbage trucks within a short "bile ani_ recom':ei7Lded that the nresei-!t sold tires be replaced by )nea_iatic tires -i view of the very excellent result obtained in _:ia' i-ig such a change on another truce_. The -ayor again suggested deferring such exp_ ease until after the tax money had been -received. The recora.end22.tion of the Superintue -ide it as .,,ell as the ::ayor was approved and the Su-aeri-_t­1,:_ -ic_e: 'it agreed "to post -voile the purchase as long as ?;)ossible. Attorney Tre-::lan su& ested that t �e Doard authorize the -Dlgine:3r to nego"ciate for rights —of —way across prope_ ties o:1:1 Floral Avenue for t:ie new seirage :_iai.� ol-i the b-asi s t:. at i -� consi derati on of the 7)r0. C t-r owi1Gl granting tiie City t1'is privile -re t:lE: Ci ter u:oul d -rant ti: ° -pro-pert­- a oxe ;_1?7t i on f ro: sewer assess :ae t• By Co. - issloner Sat dm-i: seco -Idea by Co:I• RESOLVED: teat in consideration for a rigi-)t•_of_ -4Tay grc.i�'t for sewer use on Floral :eve _ue Mat all pro-oe -ti.es viiic:, are crossed_ for their entire swidth small be exe__,pt fro --.1 a__.y sevrer assess.1ent a:. -6 a- -iv - ,Droperties partially crossed shall be exe_lpt in an a.ount which wo-ild be erual to the assess: -gent on the front-agc egaal to the length of the see ;Ter crossing their nroperty. Car_ied By Cor.l: issi. oiler Rucl soy:seco_zded by Co:. ti_.g; ,E-OLVED: that t._e bills, audited ald aD-orovod by the Finc,. :'_ce Com 1t-Uc( be and the s al Vic' arc hereby ap')rovea for ajT:lE'.:1t. 0a.rried. Oil not-ion adj ourne d. i r Cler', _� Pew 6V BOARD OF_PUBLIC WORKS. REGULAR YIETING _ LARCH 2,_12Q. PRESENT - -Com ai ssi over s -- Sawdon, Evans, Rumsey, Whiting.Herrill.Miller Engineer-- Eustance Forester -- Baker Sup erint endent -- Feller Water Superintendent -- Bishop Asst. Engineer -- :Marble Attorney-- Treman Alderman -- Causer In the absence of the Hayor, Com missioner Sawdon acted as Chairman. Linden Garage Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Miller of the New Linden Garage renewing; their request for per - Street Property owners of Miller Street appeared before the Board requesting that their Deed to the City for this Street, as originally laid out, be accepted. The :patter was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation, and report at the next meeting. Hydrant By Commissioner Rumsey: seconded by Cora. Whiting: Service Alderman Samnons urged the Board to relieve the Charge Fire Department Budget this year of the $1,000 hydrant service charge that was included in last year's budget. The matter was referred to the Water Committee and Mayor with power, Clark revoked and that such apparatus shall be removed. Bid A co-a- iunieation was received from per. C.B.Clark Meadow St. offering the Board a bid of $775 for the demolition Bridge and removal of the present South _:eadon Street Bridge. Commission No such bids having been called at this time, the recommended matter was laid on the table. Linden Garage A communication was received from the proprietors Curb of the New Linden Garage renewing; their request for per - Pump mission to install curb - filling apparatus similar to that now in use at the Seneca Street Garage. This request was immediately denied and the Board discussed the failure of the Seneca Street Garage to remove their a-,r)aratus. By Commissioner Rumsey: seconded by Cora. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Forks requests the Mayor to act on its previous request of Jan. 29th and thereby direct the Police Department to immediately notify the Seneca Street Garage that their license permitting the use of the curb filling apparatus is revoked and that such apparatus shall be removed. Street Carried. Widths Planning The Clerk read from the Hinutes of the Planning Commission Cora.aission of February 26th wherein they• requested the recommended Board of Public :corks to express their opinion in regard to requiring a width of 60 feet for all City stre, hereafter laid out or those now laid out along which no houses have yet been constructed. There was con- siderable discussion of the problem of controlling the layout of now subdivisions. It was pointed out that present lads, if enforced, would in a way give the Board some control in such cases, but the Commissioners felt that they should exercise direct control by refusinz any municipal servicos to properties, the plan of - -- development of which had not been approved by them. Development PlaQ By Conwissioner Ruasey: seconded by Com. Evans: To be RESOLVED:that no street,lane,alley,or private Filed. property thereon, in any private development or on any other private property shall , hereafter be dur- nQed with any municipal services udder the jurisdic- tion of this Board such as water., sewer, grading, surveying, garbage collection, etc.,until a plot plan of such development stowing the necessary details shall have been filed with and approved by the Board of Public 7orls; and a copy thereof filed with the Building Commissioner. Carded. e➢ f; i P.P.W. -2- 3 -9 -32 Abutment Stewart Park: Co:::L;:lissioner Hii_ler reported progress in relation to the removal of the old railroad abutment near Steuart Paxi: and cxola.ined his schale to have the State furnish trucks and ::1e?i, the Town furnish a power shovel and ope-ratort and the City furnish an air compressor and operators; in the re.loval of this obstacle. The plan suggested was approved a::id thesatter continued with the Cor..rlittee. Floral Avenue C s s i aner Evans reported that the Highw- ay Com- Align- mittec had inspected the ;:iew alignr_ient of Floral Avenue meat as proposed by the City Engineer and reca_r :ended that Approved the sa:2e be approved in accordance with the plans prepared. Engineer Lustance explained the plans which were reviewed by the Board. He explained that it would be necessary to secure three rights-of-way and suggested that he be authorized to draw ?alans of these and that such rights be obtained at once .so that the Board would be -prepared at any ti:'Ae to proceed with Lvay construction. By Co-m-- iissioner Evans: seconded by Co 1.Rur.sey: RESOLVED: that the plans submitted and approved by the Engineer and Cai :,ittee being entitled "Floral Avenue Proposed Pave---.rent; pla_i and profile of proposed road and sewer line l " dated March 5,1932, be and the sane are hereby i_1 all respects approved and further, free 706 RESOLVED: that a copy of said plans be so endorsed and filed by the City Clerk. Carried. By Cor1::.rissioner. Whiting: seconded by Corr. Evans: RESOLVED: that in accordance with the recorl.:lenda- tion of the Engineer the Highway Con :nittee proceed with power and secure the; necessary rights -of -way. Carried. Tuberculosis Hospital Cor.caissioner Sawdon reported I.O.O.F Special Coriittee of the I.O.O.F Water recent :meeting and inspection of t gain to aDnrove the use of the I.O.O.F. State; and that a report would no f roi-i ther_Z i_i the near future. that he expects the as a result of their he seater system, water line by the doubt be received Owks by Ca-.3,7 2.1rT: -SUVWt RESOLVED: that the bill of about 491.1)Q for Palks water at the Fuertes Romoxia.l Suter Foul Refuge be expunged and the hater Departumat authorized to furnish said water without coat. Carried. Audit 3y Corsmiscionor IThiting: seconded by Oon.Ru -tsey: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Financo Coim ittee be and the same are hereby approved for payment, Carried.. On notion meeting adjourned. j SGCtI I(u.� / V� L? v �• 36S BOARD OF_PUBLI C 'CORKS REGULAR MEE T I i�TG _ _iARCIJ 23, 1932. PRE SEi,1T---- Co3ya,zi ssi o lers-- Sawdon, Evans,% iiller,11errill, Whiting,Ruwsey. Forester - -Baker Water Supt,--Bishop Superintendent -- Feller Asst. Engr.-- Marble Attorney -- Treman Alderman -- Causer In the absence of the Mayor Co; =issioner Sal7don acted. as Chair�aan.* Minutes of the preceding neeting duly approved. Sniper Fire Mr. Charles Sniper appeared before the Board and re- Insur- quested consideration of a proposition to insure some of ance the City property against fire loss in the Allied Fire Proposal Insurance Company of Utica which he claimed was a non - assessment, non- mutual, New York State Stock Company and returned a 2101%o dividend on all retiring policies. The Matter was referred to the Finance Com aittee for investigation. Grand Union Superintendent Feller reported that the Grand Union Tea Co. Tea Company desired permission to construct an areaway opening in the sidewalk in front of their new store on East State Street. After some discussion the :natter was referred to the Highway Co:a•-iittee, Superintendent, Engineer and City Attorney. Water Ext. Reporting further .the Superintendent stated that he Helier had received a request to extend the water :gain in Place Heller Place about 300 feet between El:n Street and Hook Place near the West City line. A discussion of this request convinced the Board that such an extension would not be warranted, and on :.lotion the proposal was rejected. Seneca St. Garage. Assemblyman Robinson appeared before the Board Gas on behalf of the Seneca Street Garage to discuss the Puap Board's order for the removal of the overhead curb filling gasoline service apparatus; but in view of the fact that the Hayor was not present,the Board decided to postpone discussion of the matter until the next meeting. Buttermilk Falls The Clerk reported that the State Park Co -a fission Pipe had offered to deed to the City ownership of the old Line Water Works Company pipe line now in use from the City Highway Committee report Concrete Wall Ferris Place line to Buttermilk Falls State Park. The present status of this line was not entirely clear and the matter was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Comm- issioner Evans reported that the Com -ittee had deeidgc]? and included an item in the Budget to cover the cost of constructing a semi- permanent pavement between the trolley tracks in Thurston Avenue. He also stated that the Committee had no report to ::gal- -.e at the present time in regard to the rights -of -way along Floral Avenue and that due to the snow they had been unable to investigate the condition of Miller Street. On recomiendation of the Superintendent, the Board authorized him to construct a s=mall concrete wall to the curb line to replace the old iron railing on Ferris Place near the Georgia property. B. P. W. -2- 3- 23 -32. 3 66 9 Percy Field Commissioner Evans spoke of the arrangements during previous years for the use and supervision of Percy Field. He recom- .fended that the maintenance should be under the di t ery n isio of the Superintendent and moved that 'A. ec sup the Mayor, Superintendent and-Clerk and Attorney be authorized to have the power to make all contracts for the uses or rental of concessions, at Percy Field. On motion seconded and carried. So. Meadow Bridge Com- missioner Merrill reported that the Mayor had no objection now to advertising for bids for the South ifeadow Street bridge. The advisabilitynof proceeding with this work was discussed and it was agreed that at least the bids might be obtained. By Co:n:nissioner Merrill: seconded by Com. Hiller: RESOLVED: that the City Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids for the removal of the present South Meadow Street bridge and the construction of the new bridge, the bids to be divided in such manner as the Superintendent may determine. Carried. Chlorinator Filter Comnissioner Sawdon reported that the Wallace- Tiernan Plant Company had offered to furnish an auxiliary chlorinator for the Filter Plant at a cost of $1,200. He stated that Professor Chainot was of the opinion that such auxiliary apparatus was not absolutely necessary and at the price quoted the purchase would not be warranted since spare parts are kept for the present machine and in case of complete break down chlorination can be continued by other means. The recom:aendation was approved and the offer refused. Memorial Hospital Commissioner Sawdon reported that with the present Water large consumption of water, the Hospital would in fact Rate obtain a better rate by being billed according to the regular schedule rather than the special charity rate granted them many years ago when consumption was small.He, therefore, recommended that the charity rate be continued for meters in the Nurse's Homes and that the large "Hospital meter "be billed at the regular rate. It was so agreed and the Clerk was requested to so notify the Chamberlain. Audit By Com- missioner Whiting: seconded by Com. Miller: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Com-Aittee be and the sane are hereby approved for payment. Carried. Railing Ferris The City Engineer was requested to investigate the Place responsibility of the City for repairing the broken railing next to :r-r. Georgia's Home on Ferris Place. Budget Approved The Board next took up the detailed consideration of the proposed Budget as prepared -by and under the direction of the Superintendent. In this connection Superintendent Feller pointed out that every effort had been made to reduce the various budget items and that it should be understood that many of them are estimated on a basis of favorable conditions, and that should unforseen circumstances such as unfavorable weather etc., arise it might be necessary to ask the Council for additional funds. it was also pointed out that the Finance Committee,Mayor,Superintendent and Clerk had already scrutinized every item in the budget and the same was presented at this tine as their recommenda- tion. After a complete check of each item in the proposed budget, it was regularly moved by Consii ssioner Evans: seconded by Commissioner Ramsey: RESOLVED:that the budget as presented and aAmended be and the same is hereby approved, and further, AESOLVED:that the swae be submitted to the ConLion Council with the request that they approve the same and appropriate funds in accordance therewith for the uses of the Board of Public Works for the current fiscal year. Carried. On ;potion meeting adjourned. 0 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR MEETING _ - - - - - APRIL 13,_ 1932 PRESENTA-- -Mayor Herrman Bergholt z. Co..r_li ssioners-- Sawdon, Whiting, Evans, Caller, 5!errill Attorney-- Trezan Sup e ri _lt e;zdent - -Fel l e r Engineer--Eustance Asst. Engineer-- !arble i ter Superintendent -- Bishop Forester--Baker Minutes of the precedi-zg meeting duly approved. So. 1,1eadow Bridge Bids As a special order of business, the -n-::or announced that it was in order at this ti -me to open bids for the South Street Bridge in accprd.ance with due notice and advertise.-.lent. Bids were received from A::Zerican Bridge Company,F.L. Heughes, Holleran Bros., Lackawa -nna Steel Construction Co. , I.I . Ludington Sons, 1IcClintic- .:arshall, P.D. Conley Construction Co., Provo Bros. , Seneca engineering Co., After tabulation of the various proposals it appeared that the Lackawanna Steel Co. , pas lots bidder for furnishing the steel and P.D.Conley Construction Company the low bidder for erection. By Co :,-a.lissioner Satiadon: seconded by Co :mnissioner tiller: RESOLVED: that the contract for furnishing the steel be and the same herebv is awarded to the Lacl >awanna Steel Co:-_ip ,ly at their low bid of $6,950 and the contract for the removal of the present bridge, construction of abutmeilts and erection of the new bridge be and the sa.ae hereby is awarded to P.D.Conley Construction Co__ipaily at their low bid of ; 12, 394. X50 zziaking a total maximum cost for the co-mplete job of $19,344-50 and further, RESOLVED: that the iiayor and City Clerk be and they .hereby are authorized to execute the contracts o-Il behalf of the City. Ayes - -5 1,?ays - -0 Carried and A?Dproved. Grand Union 11r. Little representing the Grand Union Co., Company discussed with the 3oard the CoLlpany's request for per - Areaway mission to install and operate a Sidewalk- cellar areaway ,pursuant to Section 5 of the Board's Rules. After considerable discussion of the proble;_z it was moved, By Co >iaissioner Evans: seconded by Co.-.1 �.issi oiler Muting: RESOLVED:that the request be granted -in accordance with the sivetch sub_aitted with at least a b foot width of sidewalk between the areaway Azd building. upon the condition that the Company execute an agree ie_zt with the City that this per lit shall expire with the lease and occupancy of the Grand Union Conpa,ny, be revolvable by the Board upon suitable notice, that the areaway be not opned or used after 9 A. ". , that the se�ae be guarded at the sidewall-C side when the doors are opei1, by a pantograph or other suitable gate and that a proper and sufficient bond or liability insurance be carried to protect the City fro-.n all liability in connection with the use of and occupancy of a public stre,�t by such areaway; and further, R7_1 SOLVED: that the uayor and Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to sign such agree:-ient on behalf of the City. Aye s--Mniting, Evans, H-errill Nay s -- Sac* don, iii l l e r Ayes -- 3 Nays--2 The -layor declared the :;lotion carried. Brooks A co:::_iunication was received from Robert Brooks, as Bus President of the Ithaca Yellow Bus Transportation Co;_ipany Stop reouestjnE; per..iissioil to use their office at ; '1209 X.Aurora St., as a terminal for their : :yers Bus. The Board did not favor the proposition aild also Cuestionec, their right to grant such a rectuest contrary to the Franchise and order of the Public Service Con_;ission. 01, :ilo ti oil of Co:.i-ii ssioner Sacs don the application was deified. Godwin The Board discussed the clam, of Cora J.l. Godwin of Damage ;232 Linden Aveiiue who as.:ed payae -ht of necessary Doctor bills Claim as a result of a fall on the ice in front of the pre iises at ;404 East Seneca Street whereby she broke two bodes in her left wrist. By Comaissioner by Cox ::issionor Terrill: RESOLVED: that the 3oard reco-.l ends to the Co,1 10-4l Council that tiio clai::a of ..:rs. God�Tin be denied. Carried. e! 71 B.P. W. -2— 4 -13 -32 Dergholt z The Clerk reported that -Hayor Dergholt z, through the Deed efforts of the Stewart Park CoI.lisCion, had tendered the City a deed conveying his rights in a strip of land approxi_aately 33 feet vide and 663 feet long located just east of the present Pier Road in the neighborhood of the old Sladi sh propc rty. On _ otion of Co r-iissioner :.:crrill, the Board accepted the Deed with thanks and directed the Clerk to havo the sale recorded. idillia:.as On the rccor:r_�endation of Superi_ztcnde ;lt Fellor,he Cottage was authorized to accept the offer of X20.00 for the Sold. do-.iolition and ro- -.ioval of the old i7illiasls Cottage on City prope=rty at the south —cast corner of the LU'_ic. Boat :House The Board also ap-)2oved the �:)la -_ of the Stev.:Tart P_:rk C01::.lission to re:_;oue, at their expense, the old boat house non over the bank of Fall Creek, to a secluded snot in the ?.roodcc_ area to tiro south; and there to be used as a tool and stora;o shod. Road Oil The Board, at the Superiatendont's su ; ;_ ;estion, also authorized advertising for bids for furnishing and an-plying road oil, t�. c bids to be returnable at 4 P.ii.;April 29th to which ti_au it was agrcod to adjourn this ;aectin . Sewage Lift Sta— The Superintendent was also authorized to advertise tion for bids to be received at the regular aeeting ::ay 11th for construction of tho two net. sewage lift stations, one at Wood and =:eado ' Streots, and the other at Clinton and Pui. ?p s Cherry St r t s. On _.lotion of Corr: i ssi oncr Sawdon the Superintendent was authorized to purchase puaps for tho Clinton Street Lift Station si.lilar to the ones purchased as a result of bids for the i ;,00d Street Station. Superintendent Feller sugr;ested the following permanent i :::prove__Zents for 1932: RESURFACE BY ASPHALT LABOR TOTAL L, Buffalo St.,Cayuga to Aurora 4,500 2. Court St-Cayuga to Tioga Aurora to Linn St.,bridgc 5,700 3. i:feadow St. ,State to Y. Titus �5, 200 7,000 ti�17,200 L•iI SCELLANEOUS 4. Grading S. Titus — _:eado-,- St to Fair St. P plain St. 3,000 4;200 5, Grading Floral Avenue & Guard Rail,VanOrder Farn 1, 800 23,000 6. Percy Field — final I:_:prov. 1, 400 11800 7. Trucl: 2 ton purchased, authorized and 'nought 350 S. Fence for So a;o Disposal plant authorized and coipleted. 350 91 Grading Hellcr Avc.,'?ost City line connecting with Hook Pl 700 800 10. Sower Ext. u. State St, 800 1300 11, Cascadil. -�a Avc. , Pav0ae1it CayuZa to Tioga 60% assessable 3, 400 6P800 12. iiisc. curb & Gutter 60% assessable 3,500 7,000 13. Falls St. salitary sower Connecting Kline Bo_. floc^ to N.Aurora St. sewer 1,000 2,000 In discussing these proposals the ::ayor pointed out that so..ie decision should be roached i-11 regard to assess - 1ent procedure for resurfacing before any such program was decided upon. He invited ,_le;.ibers of the 3oard to join with the Col ion Council at their adj ourncd ::looting to be he=ld so:io ti-.--le next wee'_c to discuss and holp decide this ;.Zattor at that ti__io. �� 1 B. P. W. —3— 4-13-32 The 1aayor rcco__z_iended that items 5 and 6 be approved at this tine and that the reminder be referrer_ to the Highway Corziittee fear study and report. Superintende--rit Feller pointed out that Itc -. 13 was urgently needed to correct a bad con- dition which recently caused a backing of the sanitary sorer into a nu :sbcr of homes in that section. He also suggested that the Board consider Ite:_1 10, but in this connection Cori_zissioner Sawdon pointed out that i17r. Tyler should file his plans and secure approval of thow (as ncll as with the Pl -mning Co7.:_iission)beforo any other sorviccs are extended to that devolop:ient. Co- missioner Evans agreod;and the Engineer was requested to advise ::r. Tyler to that effect, By Co -.a ii s si oncr Sawdon: seconded by Con. Evans: RESOLVED; that itons 5, 6, 7, g and 13 be and the sago are hereby approved in the su:7.i of $6.,500 as necessary capital expenditures at this tiro and the Co r_1on Council be requested to approve the same and authorize expenditures fro:.: the I- iprove.ent Fund to :sect the expenses thereof. Ayes -- Sawdon, t7hiting, Evans,':errill Nt y s -- !i l l e r Ayes - -4 Ways - -1 Carried and Approved. E. St:�te St. Paving It was agreed that the ro:�aining iter_is be referred to the Highway Corgi :ittoo for investigatioz., and report including also the advisability of paving E.State St. Trees r Water Shod On the reco- ,riendation alzd ,_iotion by Con- issioncr Sawdon tho City Forester ras authori zcd to expend $325 fro ~: the Water Fund for tho planting of about 301000 trees o:: the Wator Sheri. Paving & Curbing Corsai. ssioner Evans reported for the Com _-dtt,� o Assess— that they had reviewed the Assessment :laps and -1cnts Schedules prepared by the City Engineer for certain i_provc:ients which should nd4 be. levied and assessed and rccora--- ie -Lido d that the Board levy such assess-,-:onts at this time. By Co:L_�issionor Sawdon:secondod by Coss. Evans; RESOLVED: that assessment :laps and schedules -pre- pared by the Engineer and approved by the Highway Co; :r-- ::iittco for concrete; pave::ient in ` rite Avenue and Tri -oha. :er Road and for concrete: curb acid gutter in South Hill Terrace, So. Titus Avenue, E1:, Third, Hancock,3ood,Hyers, So. Plain and Park Stre:;ts be and the sa--a, a>rc hereby approved and said assess::lentc are hereby levier' against the owners or oceunazts or against unknown 01;:10rs of a -ny and all such lrmds along or abutti_ag upon an-, of the said st re::t s wahere such i :_ :prove--iont s have born :::adc and furthor, RESOLVED: that a Public Hearing be advertised and held before this Board at its next regular : :u:oting April 27th at 7: 30 P.: ". , i-1 the City Hall to afford any perso:.',. an Opportunity, to b,� Beard i ; -1 rolation to said assess :_icn.ts and have the sa:lo altered or corrected_ as justice :gay require. Ayes-- Nays - -0 Carriod and Axe -provc(L. Street Lighti.ng Co:- Assionel ;._iller explai_iod the dotails and eoimter Cost proposition_ of the Electric Co:2nany in rogard to their purchase of the boulevard lights in considoratio -n of reduction in tho cost of strut lighting, and re-ported th. :it the Co._i ittec does not reco:: -end such an ar r ,:,1 e::.ient but that the :_ ,,attcr of adjusting the street light cost be left --ith po -!er ,7ith the Co-­.0 On : ::otion of 00-issioncr Sawdon the roco:j._:cnda- tions were approved and the Co: - -ittee giveil pol-der to order certain changes in the size of strut light, in order to effect a saving in th.: cost of street lighting. BY Co: -:-:is ioner 77hitin : scco.-ided b � 'F' g Y Co:... :._iller. R7SOLVED:tha.t the bills audited alid a -oprovcd by the Finance Co; .^itteo be aizd the say_ :e are hereby a.,-)-,-)roved for p ay:.ient . C �.-- r i : d. On lotion riocting -adjourned t reconve;:e at Friday April 29th. € �t�ko � ' . ' CLERK, BOARD OF PUBLIC ?7ORKS REGULAR BEETING _ r _ - - - + - APRIL 27� 1912_ Pre sent -- Herman Bergholt z, _ Mayor Commissioners-- SaTvdon,rhiting, Evans, Ru_msey, nerrill City Attorney -- Truman Superintendent " - Feller Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Eng. -- narble Forester--Baker Water Supt.--Bishop Public Hearing The i.ayor opened the public ihearing,as advertised, Assess- on the assessments levied at the preceding meeting, ;:rents The Clerk reported that all the legal reouirements had been :met c,zth reference to the assessments levied at the last :meeting and on which a public hearing had been called at this tine, but explained that it had always bean customary, as a Natter of courtesy and fairness, for the Board_ to mail an individual notice to each person assessed before closing the hearing. He stated that such notices had not yet been sent out but were prepared and ready to be :_sailed. He suggested that those persons who appear tonight, as a result of the adve7tiseaent, be heard, but that the hearing be adjourned to the next meeting in order to afford an opportunity for those who had not seen the notice, to be heard if they so desire. Actin; on this suggestion the Board listened toy the following persons and then adjourned the hearing until the ,text regular Meeting; 7:30 P. - , Wednesday, May 11,1932. Ers. Agnes Fowler, 307 i'ia.it Ave. , actual frontage 142- -� feet and Zr. L. A. 1,7aldo,110 Triphc.,.aa._ier Road, acutual frontage, 200 feet. The petitioners each claimed that the curvature of the stre t gave them an actual frontage Zweatly in excess of the projected_ or normal frontage that woulL obtain if the street were straight and asked for a concession and reduction of assessment for this reascor Engineer "Eustanee sug, ested a concession on the basis of their lots longest side, but sugEe st ed final action be withheld until next Meeting. The smatter was referred to the Engineer and the Highway Committee for adjustement and to ::sail wnAended notice to :Miss Fowler and ' r. Waldo; final action to be taken at thu next sating. i'ont evi sta Campbell Hr. peter Campbell submitted a plan of his later & Hontevista Development near the City line at Cliff Sewer Street and requested permission to extend the sewer iains and cater _pains for a distance of about 140 feat in Brookfield Road. After some discussion it was regularly ::loved By Co:Aissioner Sawdon, soconded_ and carried that nr. Campbell be peraittc? to extend the water .vain and also tAe server _!lain in the saDe tench in the center of 3roo}.field Road at his onh expense and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Board and undor the Supervision of the Superintendent, and further that he be rei:.:,burscd a protortionate part of the cost of the extension of the water main only as and when a water :_lcter thereon is installed. Butt Oil. i7. P_OVIOU A Mr. William L, Button explained the circumstance Water surrounding his purchase of property, part of 1 hi cis is service within the City limits, oT PowfaR Mew, and his subsequent difficulty in obiai ping City water se ~vice. On notion of Commissioner Ru-_isey the matter was referred to the dater Connit tee and Supeyintcndent of the Water Department to :meet with hr. Pearsall and hr. Button and endeavor to straighten the _-_latter out. 5-Day Week nayor 3ergholtz suggested that the 3oard con- - sidor tic advisability of adopting a 5 daY for its construction and Mprovement wor_L ant for part of .27 B.P.77 . -2- 4- -27 -32 the regular m,-•,intenance T. -or'., pointing out that the idea was not to effect any :- lateri.al snving but to spread out over a longer period of ti. _1e for the so c- c.11ed seasonal e >-'ployees tvho would other;:ise enjoy only a short period of er:1pl07n1e_lt. He stated that this ?ola.n ??ould _ -iore evenly distribute their tT ,-,ges t-- -rougllout the Su-Li:_1er and , --ould also aid in ailo?-fing t'lese ::.'en extrc, tiI';1e to cooperate i i the plan _ -.ota b6ii -19 sponsored for co-:?::'unity gardens. The su 4L ested flours for this group of wor1>.1en '-•as fro;.i 8 to :30 ? itil one half hour for lunch tb.ereby reducin!r the hours per weel fro::' 47 '_tours to 40 - lours. The 3oard saw no objection to try inb out the -plan with the unde :- standinE; that it could be changed at any ti; -'e if unsatisfactory. r zr : By Coy? �.issio;.ler ��izi�l�.zg:seco:zdeiz o;;r Co��1. ?�u >7„e RESOLVED: that the reco:- e;ldation of tiie .iayor be tried out begin -:zing ' :onday, -'lay 2nd on such type of i'or: as t -ie Sun_ crintcizdent may find suitable. Carried. T a ughanno cl,1 Boulevard Engineer Eustance re-,?orted oil his Conference Grade vwith a, grade crossi :,lg Engineer of the L.V.R.R. Co., Crossing and stated t'!1at ap_oarently t.?e best procccf_ure for the City to follotia would oe to notify the Pub11c Service Ca�.'::_?iscion and obtain t'Zeir order for the elir_'ination of t:-le Taugila;i�oci-, 3oulevard grade crossing. ^:pis plan woule_ brim; in the State as 'well asthe Railroad for a :_lajor portion of the expense. He suggested that the City ;:Ii.g -it do so;ne extra Lror:. a -np.rt fro:' the eli :?ina- tio,.1 project such as gradi ?�� the _1e roadway, T-1iich ?would no doubt cost in the neighborhood of $20,000 or the City -night better let this be part of thy;' project and agree to help the Railroad with part of their expense. Tito .latter was rof erred to the Highway Co:.'_�ittee. Chlorine Contract iathiesonn The Clerl, reported recei -ot of the usual Alkali Co, annual co_zt tact with the ;:ati?ieso ?1 Alkali ,. ores for fur_iishing liquid chloride, a -ad. on : :lotion of Coy aission- er Satwdon t-ie sa.,1c eras ordered executed on bel.alf of tine Board. CO:- .1etery Lot The Clerk reported the sale of anot'_icr 0e;_10tcry Deeds lot and reco:.?..ended teat tiro 3oarc_ adopt a resolution, if it so desired, d -,finitely authorizing the ;.a-Yjor and Clerk to execute such deeds o ::z behalf of the City. By Co: -i.:i ssi oner : crrill : seco:.ld� c_ ay Com. Ru:,_?scy', RESOLVED: t-1at the = :ayor and City Clerl� be they are hereby authorized to execute on be_' ^lf of t'_e City any deeds co_1ve1,riTL title to Ce_letcry lots sold by the Clc-rl; in accorcita:.2cc t-ith the regulations of the Board and i- D-press the Corporate Seal thereon. Carried. First Tiatioral Bazk Attorney Tr e:-�an poi :.zt e d oli t 1 tlgr� _10 i1t First National Baize Buil di ng -1 .d a side vTa1_L areaway wit -h doors noxt to tnc building (co-ntraEy to the Bojrdts rej��ulatio_zs) presU,:la::jly to be used in accordance twit'Z plans as an ash- 'Moist. There was co-- asideracic discussion of tr c iattoT and finally Kr. i3oyd tivas callcc_ i_1 fro.-. t'.iu First National Bane and exsllained that this opening, teas to be used only as a-1 e_largeney exit. It was therefor^ : -loved by Co:: ?:-lissioler Sa,rdon, seconded a - -:d carried that t' -1c opcizi,l (of the First i:ational 3an':! in the sidowal'i oi, ;-ort'_: Tioga S�:� e' bo a- )-�rovoa substantially ir, accordance with t:i�ir plans on file with t: -.; 3ui.l6_iA1u� Ca_' Assioncr and U : j,hor t-16-at t.le use of t1io areaway sno7n on such B.P.7. --3— 41- 27--32 as "ash- hoist" be approved for an emergency exit or emergency purposes only. In this connection Attorney Tre:1an reed a for mal agre ment he had been requested to dray.. i?itlh the First i�2tional Ban'- in connection with their use and occupancy of part of the public street. After sor_1e discussion it was pointed out that no such agree-_1ent or even inde:anity bond was required of any other property owners enjoying similar privileges and the _iatter was, therefore, on :_lotion, laid on the table. The Suoerintendent agreed to again ask _r. Gilbert to i:-.lprove the condition of the areaway doors in the side?val'_. op-)osite Cit�r Hall Which were also discussed by the Board. Seneca Garage Gas Pw:1p .� Pll I1 eta St Accepted Provision - ally. Sidewalks Cornell Heights Alum Feed Audit Buffalo & Concrete Trench Co_:1,-nissioner Rurssey i_ auired as to ghat had han-oened to the 3o,,-)rd's order revo'__ing the Seneca Street G .rage per:_iit, Although there was considerable discussion, no action was ta.'ien and the Mayor agreed to see that the order was carried out forthz�ith.* Com:-:lissioner Evans reporting for the Highway Corm_littee recorim:lended that Millet- Street be accepted by the City as soon as pro,.)erty owners, at their expense, had constructed curb and gutter on the north side of the street, the same as was done on the south side. On lotion of Coy :'Ilissioner Sa!Tdon the -recce.-- L_lendation was approved. ReportinIg further, Commissioner Evans submitted a list of properties where sidemalk:construction had been deferred by the Board until this year and recommended that a formal notice be sent to each such property. By Commissioner Sawdon, seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that the recormnendation be approved and the Superintendent serve the proper notice to con - struct sidewalks on the following: Phi Kappa Psi, 312 Thurston Ave., 520 feet Alpha Uain:_la Rho, 203 Highland Ave. , 840 feet Delta Chap. Pi Lambda Phi, 410 Thurston, 390 Ft. Clarence Burling,120 Heights Court, 115 feet Carried. Commmissioner Sawdon reported that considerable difficulty had been experienced with the single equip-ment used for feeding alu:-n, and stated that Professor Cha:.- of reco_1:::ends flat this equipment be duplicated; the cost thereof bei hg estimated at $350 or 450 depending on the type of equipment purchased. On :motion of Com- -.iissioner Ramsey, the Water Co,:1- mittee was authorized to purchase and install such e qui ose _zt . By Co_:i ::iissioner Whiting; seconded by Cori. Merrill: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by th,: Finance Co-1-: iittee be and tine same are hereby ao-,?roved for payment. Carried Court On the recotr-1endation of the Superintendent, the Board directed that the water train trench in Buffalo and Court Streets between Cayuga, and Tioga be surfaced with concrete to the .level of the brick with the understanding that these st re ct s would no doubt soon be resurfaced. On Co::1.1i s si oiler Evans' sug e sti on the Superinto.ident was authorized to true -up the East side of the 100 bloci° of Tioga Street- vith cold -patch or similar :iaterial. The Superintendent lead an informal discussion of future i;•prove ent work inclu6d-ng Floral Ave_zue and East State Strcct. Ill this con -- ec• -ion Co r::..ission.er IR37G B.P.Q. 4-,f7-_32- At the r e c ue st of Co.-I.1. _:i s si oner Sawdon the Doard went into Lxecutivc Session discussin infor:-.lally future action on certain ,)Oli.cics of the "'rater Dc,:)art :.sent. I.1 a.c cor d -a.1ce with the Bo..rd t s request the Cle-r': -reported ctit'1 in regard to the hydro,-: t service charge and othoT charges for un_letored T atc'•r. Rcporti.�.g also on a Law bridging :u�iicipal �tcr Dopart_acnt^ wader the jurisdiction of tine Public Sorvicc Co :_L_11 sC ;i o"_z. No action Ta.s taken and the :ae et i.Zg adjourned. City Clerk. Sawdon sug vested it .i ht be well. to cut and fill -, i;z East Sta-'�Jc Stre.;t, i z �accord,­�.nce witil -t_"ic plans a-I_d oil and ::1a'_:_"U-_ ter. v-izc, pro�.)c l-,o roadway r `hor we.ste ::,o,�.c� �. t -h- of to be di s c::11_r, do d, *Seneca St. Garage By Co:::: 15 '. -. Gi :.' "Sa- .vdo_7: sccOi dcd by Co-:. 7,T1.1i tins: Gas Purip RESCLJED: that t'_1e p e-,rious order of tho Doard r�(yuc Stlily "'1c :- �,- ;to.c to servo -aoticc C'1 the Se- ,'lee ?. Strc., , _Ta:i-a€ a to disco"slti" -1uc a :I.id dis "-- lante-I tizci ove ",11t o,d ;wsoli_.0 onui c:ct e _ sci_Zded crc "che �i date of to _:i_zatl0 ".1 of pe ^: it fo -� such use be o. -Ie yea-.° fro:._: the d,tc thereof, v-i.z.,whe-.Z the cc!u1p:_lcnt -d- C�trri ` d. EXE- CUTI ATE 9ESSIO,7; At the r e c ue st of Co.-I.1. _:i s si oner Sawdon the Doard went into Lxecutivc Session discussin infor:-.lally future action on certain ,)Oli.cics of the "'rater Dc,:)art :.sent. I.1 a.c cor d -a.1ce with the Bo..rd t s request the Cle-r': -reported ctit'1 in regard to the hydro,-: t service charge and othoT charges for un_letored T atc'•r. Rcporti.�.g also on a Law bridging :u�iicipal �tcr Dopart_acnt^ wader the jurisdiction of tine Public Sorvicc Co :_L_11 sC ;i o"_z. No action Ta.s taken and the :ae et i.Zg adjourned. City Clerk. Road Oil bids Boat House Caretaker's Apartment 2` 7 �T ROA�?D OF PTJ3LIC .1 ;iiff ..��i� r•1 rll�'. RI?, _5.t_ 1_ 7: c P. Co.: ss Superintendent -- Feller Engineer--- Eustance Meeting called primarily for receipt and opening of road oil bids, as advertised: 1. Mexican Petroleum Corp. 5.4 @n'�s per-gal: 2. ?. E.Ioran 5.27 11 it a 3. i%cGreevy & Ri Ball 5` 90 n if It By Co:n ::iissioner Evans: seconded by Com.IJerrill: RESOLVED: that the contract be awarded to Vii. E -Horan Co. , as low bidders in accordance with their bid of 5.27�Der gallon &adtthe' '-Apor add City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the Cit:t. Carried. BY Co;m:iissioner Hiller: seconded RESOLVED: that the Iiinutes Plai,rning Com— fission with respect the Old Boat house, the location apartr_ient and the placing of oil the 17ait Boat house be arr .)roved. by C om. of Apr to the of the barrel Whiting: it 26th of the re.:aoval of caretaker's floats neax Carried. On ::1oti on meeting adjourned. City Clerk. BOARD OF PUBLIC VORI.S REGULAR _:EDi ING _fAY Ili 1912 Present- -Hayor Her Sian Bergholt z Cora.-- Whiting, Evans, !tiller,! errill. Al de ratan -- Causer Attorney - -T re:lan Supe ri xnt en dent- -Felle r Engine er - -Eust ante Asst. Engineer-- .:arble Water Sunerintende- nt - -Bi shop Forester- -Baker 111iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly anproved. The 1.iayor announced as a special order of business the receipt and opening of bids, as advertised, for the construction of two sanitary sever lift stations for the Titus Flats and ;vest Clinton Street stor -m sewers. Bids The following bids here received: Seder Lift Stations Frank Bloom $3350.00 Fred CorneliW & Co.,Inc. 2919.90 Dall Construction Co. 318A.00 Hanshaw &Moore 2970.00 t7illial D. ticElwee 3080.00 Ward Construction Co. 28 8.00 A.H. McPherson 31 .00 By Con issioner Whiting: seconded by Cora. .].er_°ill: RESOLVED: that the contact for the construction of both lift stations fie ai :arded to Ward Construction Go- .lpany at their low bid of $28-78 and the - Hlayor and City Clem: authorized to execute the contract. Public Hearing Carried. Sidewal1h Orders lr. fmrry Weatherby ap-�eared on behalf of Alpha Ga^ :1_ia Rho, explaining the financial condition of this Agricultural Frater_ -iit;,* a_zd asked the 3oard to reconsider enforcing the order at this tire. The 1 ayor read a ca-i_iunication from Professor Frederic' 3edell urging that the sidewalk, orders be enforced. Professor Parson aloo urged the Board to eiaforce the orders at this tile, and Ialso urged that all other sidewalks on the Heights be ordereu_ in including the one o -n Fall Creek Drive. ;ar. Dixon, represc�azing rni Ita.npa rsz Tno7.__'_1Lt U out that they had altTays coonerj.ted with the Cit?r in tAe past, but in this case he requested postponeaent of the order until Fall, bocause of the fact that there rc,iaincd but one nonth in the College year and that no funds for such purpose would be available and thus cause a distinct hardship oil the F rat ernity if they were , forced to construct the sido��al '. before the Fo11 ter-.a. :.1r. :axfield and Dr. Sa.inburg, both appeared for Pi Lanbda Phi aad argued tkl it there was no need whatever for a sidewalk on i7ait Avenue along their propertyq clai;_iing t'zat such construction would not only be a heavy burden a_zd useless exnClnse for tho :_i but mould also da--_ia, -e the beautiful sh :1.de trees planted by iir. Wyck. off. 37 B. P. W. -2- 5-11-32 Mr. Burling stated that he was perfectly willing to construct the sidewalk as ordered if the Board mould allow further time, pointing out that he was absolutely unable to meet such expense for the present. Hr. Hiles stated that he had constructed his sidewalk and urged that the sidewalk orders be enforced. Commissioner Miller pointed out that the Board had heretofore looked to the Cornell Heights Association for advise and reco ;eadation with respect to such I- provements and that the last com:aunication received from this body last Fall requested the Board to withhold their sidewalk orders until a careful study of the sidewalk situation could be made by the Association early this Spring and a report made to the Board as to the sidewalks neededp and as to the order of the need. Commissioner Evans stated that the Highway Com- mittee or the Board as a whole night well make a personal inspection of the places where sidewalks have been ordered and decide the Natter for themselves. On motion of Commissioner :filler the recomoenda- tion was approved and the ;:latter referred to the Highway Committee for inspection and a report with recommendation to the Board at its next meeting, or as soon as possible, thereafter. Public Hearing Mr. Romeyn Berry appeared before the Board Assess" "Without Argument or Request" but to call attention ments to the long frontage of his property on Triphammer Road in comparison with the area or normal frontage of such a lot on a straught street, and asked the Board to con- sider the frontage on an equitable basis. Commissioner Evans reported that the Highway Com- mittee had already investigated this and other sinilar situations and wished to report that the property frontage for Hr. Berry be 100 feet instead of 120 feet, and for Miss Fowler 100 feet instead of 1422 feet, Kappa Delta 110 feet instead of 150 feet and for Mr. Waldo 126 feet instead of 200 feet. By Co.a Vssi.oner Whiting: second d by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that 20 feet be expunged from the frontage assessment of Hr. Berry ; 42.5 feet from the property of Miss Fowler, and 40 feet from the property of Kappa Delta and further, RESOLVED: that the matter of adjusting the frontage assessment for the Waldo property be referred to the Highway Coy nittee to report at the next meeting. Ayes - -4 ways - -0 Carried Attorney Newman appeared on behalf of Kiss Augusta Williams requesting the Board to waive part of the curb and gutter assessment against her property on Elm St., on the ground that £br -Wout Qnc -'hhlf t'he7lyp tagc there imis a high Cliff abutting the improvement which was therefore of no value. This was also referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report at the next meeting. Hr. G.P. Hoch appeared before the Board request - ing a reduction in his assessment for curb and gutter on South Hill Terrace due to the peculiar shape of his corner lot. An adjustment was sug ;e sted on a basis of a 50 foot lot, but the matter was referred to the Highway CorTnittee for recomiendation at the next noeting Hr. Thos. Barker, apocared before the Bodrd com- plaining of the high cost of the curbing assessment against his property in the 200 block of South Hill Terrace, pointing out that the expensive cork which cost the nigh rate was on the 100 block and asked 3 � �) _3_ t4at his assess -lent be figured on the basis of cost. The matter was referred to the Higaway Co, :Z :littee for recon_-:endation at the next meeting. PC ar sal l Place As a sequel to the story told by ;.r. Button at the last me,-ting, :;r. Pearsall explained his side of the case, but the Bo ^.rd decided th,-).t it was a personal matter and, theref ore, took no further action. Willard :Jay ?-r. E. 17. Schoder prescntc(� a petition of property owners o:.i the north -south portion of Nillard ;lay request- ing a :tat treat -:lent of this strut and agrcciizg to pay the additl 0ilal crost f not • over 250 per front foot. After considerable discussion it ims decided to con - plete the regular oiling for this year with the possibility that a second oiling later in the year _aigIlt bo a grood upon by the property owners and _ .7. a wore permanent type of pave.ie_it undertaken next year. Cascadilla Ave. Neidick asked the Board if there was any cj;ancc fora :tore permanent pave : -ieilt in Ca scadilla Avenue. It was sug ested that if th-� property owners desired a pave: --v int on this stre.:t that a petition should be circulated and prementod to the Board. Iieadow St. Foot A petition vas filed by 37 property owners request- Bridge ing that a to -2porary foot bridge be provided across Six bile Creels at ''ea.doiv Street whi.lo tine new bridge is under construction. Dove b.' CQ;-r;�i ^"icr.�e-° T r; t_ : � the matter be Clarey laid on tabl`eg` seconded and carried. Water Bill Com-lissioner Biller on behalf of Co- _riissioner Sawdon recom-.�ended that a roft!."k3 of 4.60 be granted ilir. Cl_irey of ;437 N. Aurora Streot on his eater bill due to unusual circi stances in connection with a leak. Are oni at o r Chlorinator Also on behalf of Co ::.,issionor SavTdon, Co�� - aissioner Miller explained the advantages and rccoim- -ended a 60 day frsy--o trial instta.11ation as offered by the ,atlzieson Alkali � orks, of; az:ioniator and duplicate chlorinator, the total cost, if approved, to be w2 8-0. On ,_motion tho trial inst :. �.lation was < p roved. Audit By Cori-aissionor 111hiting: secondod by Co- missioncr :Terrill: RESOLVED: that tho bills as audited and approved by tiie Finance Com- nittoo be and the sale are hereby ai-wproved for paynent. C:,.rricd. Gilbert Doors Superi-ntcndcnt Feller read 7 letter he had written to 'Yr. Gilbert in re card to the co-.ic_ition of the sidewalk doors at 11-is -_!property o- oposite Giro City Hall. Grand Union Co. The Superiateadent asked for an interprotatioii of the Board's action in reouiri--ag the Grand Union Co::ipany to koop tiie sidc•�,7,al'_c doors closed after a A.'.. It was agreed that this -cant that the doors should_ not be open_ oxeept during the fours of the day fro-1 % o'sloe's : i haight anci_ ,xit it 9 A.1". Rug isey Curb & The _:latter of the new, cur-.) and gutter in front of Gutter the Ru: :isey Block i con- aection .-,-itii their nei� side-rall-, construction tas rcfcrrcd to the High ��ay Co.-2 -_ittee for reco-:.i e-adatioxi. Oiz -�iotio,: - !c;,eting '- ,djour-_ied. .• Ci•c7r Clerk. BOARD OF PUBLIC T70RKS REGULAR MEETING - - - - - - - -HAY 25L 1932 PRESE:dT-- 1!ayor Bergholt z Com-. issioners-- Sawdon.Mhiting,Evans,Hiller, Rumsey, ilerrill Attorney-- Trerman Superi -ntendlent -- Feller Engineer - -Eust ance Asst. Engineer-- l:,arbl_e Water Supt.--Bishop Forester - -Baker iinuces of the preceding meeting duly approved. ;reefer Pearl St +fir. Henry Keefer rec'uested the Board to extend Mater `pater and -fewer service to his property on Pearl St. Sewer 0_Z °iotion of Co- m. ;iissioner Rizmsey, the request was referred to the Chairmen of the Water,Sewer and Hig'.zway Com-- :zittees. Cooper Fall Creek Dr. Superintendent Feller reported that Mr. Cooper Shrubbery desired permission to plant shrubbery in front of his property on Fall Creek. Drive, and the matter was left with power to the Forester and Superintendent. Court Roora Exhaust Fan Superintendent Feller reported the need of better ventilation for the Court Room and su-. e sted a $60.00 exhaust fan to be installed. The matter was left to the Com-,.ittee on Public Buildings. Tennis Court Stewart Park Superintendent Feller sugge stedthat some sort of regulation be established for the use of the Tennis Court at Stewart Park. The Natter was referred to the Corr..iittee on Public Grounds. So.Meadow St Piling Superintendent Feller pointed out the necessity of constructing a concrete wall or piling on the south side of Six file Creek for about 110 feet westerly from the new South 3.,eadow Strect bridge. After soi,,ie discussion it was decided that this word: be done by the City as a work relief project during the next emergency period. Cascadilla School Reporting further: the Superintendent stated Sidewalk that the Cascadilla School property sidewalk had not yet been repaired and was in dangerous condition. By Conr.lissioner Hiller: seconded by Com. Whiting: RESOLVED: that pursuant to the new Charter amendment the Superintendent serve notice upon the owners of the Cascadilla School property to repair their sidewalk in accordance with regulations of the Board or show cause why such improve -meat should not be made at a Public Hearing to be held before this Board at its regular meeting June 22,1932. Carried. Stewart Pk. 1 inutes The 'Minutes of the Stewart Park Com_iission approved meeting of liay 24th were reviewed by the Clerk, and on motion of ComAissioner Evans all reco:.11endations and action therein were approved, and the ijayor and City Clerk authorized to execute necessary deeds and papers in connection with the transfer of property between the Universityrand the City. By Com:_Zissi oner ;:filler : seco�zded by Com. Ru:nilsey Waite -_RESOLVED): In accordance with the request of the Boat House Stewart Park Commission, the Board hereby authorizes Paint advertisement for bids for painting by spray or brush the exterior of the ?ait Boat House. Carried. On recora.aendation of the Highway Co :a:iittee as reported by Coriti:issioner Evans, It Was regularly moved by Com__iis ione-r ::errill and carried that the Superintendent construct a standard form of straot railing for a distance of about 70 feet on the 3S2 B.PoWe -2- 5-25-32 east side of Chestnut Street across and opposite the east end of Hook Place. Reporting further for the Highway Co;nmittee, Corvnissioner Evans made the following recos- nendations with respect to asses s:_lents levied at the preceding meet ing: Rrilliarss Property, El ,i Street, expan1ge: one -half of assess.�ent. 7a]-do property, Tritphammer Road, assessable frontage reduced to 120" feet. Hoch property, So.Hill Terrace, assessable reduced to 1041 feet Bv. Co:i_:is sJ_oner Sawdon: seconded by Co)a. Rw�sey: s?HEREAS? the Board of Public Works on ADsril 13, 1932 duly levied assessments for various public im-orovoments in accordanco with Haps and schedule thereupon filed in the office of the City C,ler'x, pursuant to the City Charter and, WHEREAS? A Public Hearing was duly advertised and held by said Board at 7:30 P.I2. on April 27,1932 and an opportunity afforded any one to be heard and have their assess -,lent adjusted or corrected as justice required, and, WHEREAS, the Board has now considered and made such adjustments which are hereby in all respects approved, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED: that the said assessments as finally adjusted and approved are hereby each and all approved, and a schedule of said assessments as. approved are hereby transmitted and recommended to the Com.ion Council for confirmation. Ayes - -6 Kays - -0 Carried. Reporting further Cora- iissioner Evans stated that 4 members of the Board together with the 1iayor, Engineer and Super intende:at had investigated the sidewalk orders referred to there at the preceding ry meeting and wish to report and recor --iend as follows: Alpha Garin .a Rho - construct sidewalk about 200 feet on Highland Avenue Phi Kappa Psi, construct sidewalk on Highland Avenue from Thurston Avenue northerly for about one half the property fro_ztage. Phi La:7da Pi .% Wait Ave iiue , no sidewalk deemed necessary. lsr. Burling, Wyckoff Avenue, no reco l::iendation for sidewalk at this time. Professor Parson endeavored to convince the Board of the necessity of orderl.ing sidewalks con- structed in Cornell Heights, and on notion of Com-- a_lissioner Whiting, seconded by Cora. I:_errill each and all of the recorl:--lendations of the Cori::littee were unanimously approved and so ordered. St at e Tuberculosis Engineer Eustance reported and explained Hospital alternat#ae plans as proposed for furnishing water and Water sewer ser$ice for the proposed State Tuberculosis Sewer Hospital. After some discussion it was roved by Com- missioner jcrrill, seconded and carried that the later and Sewer Corviittees be authorized to act with mower for the Board at the Conference to be held within the next few days with officials of the State toad I.O.O.F. By Cori-_,.issioner Whiting: seconded by Cori. '_filler: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Cor_Zittee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Corriod. On _lotion meeting a,djournod to reconvene at the call of the Hayor. City Cler'_-. R! (��6 Q BOARD_ OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR IrTIN EEd - - - - JUNE 22, 1932 — — — — — —7 -3o P.M. PRESENT - -Mayor Bergholtz Corn .iissioners-- Sawdon,Whiting, Evans, Mi11er, Herrill Att orney -- Treman Superintendent -- Feller Engineer-- Eustance Forester - -Baker Water Super intendent-- Bi.sh6p Asst. Engr-- ;',arble Al de rmen-- Ca::apbell Minutes of the preceding meeting duly approved. Work PROJECTS A list of necessary public improvernents,to be under- taken as Emergency Work Relief projects, was presented to and considered by the Board and the following items, on motion of Coiriissioner Evans;seconded by Corar:lissioner Merrill were unanimously approved and recommended to the Common Council as desirable,necessary improvements to be undertaken when and as the Council may approve and provide the necessary funds and the items' approved as Work,, Projects by the Work Bureau and the Temporary Emergency Relief Administration: - -PROJECTA WATER Labor Total 1. State Hospital Project Hours Cost Pimping Stat ion 3, 000 $6$0004 6" water main - 6,800 Ft. 14-, 000 12,000. L 000 is, 000. SEWER 1. State Hospital Project Ext. to City Line Cliff St. 1,200 $800 Syphon under Inlet & T, Blvd. Con. 5,000 7000 Court St. Connection under tracks 000 6000 14,200 f `� 900 CURB&GUTTER PROGRAM 1. Hector St. E. Side #307 -4601 1, 400 X1270 2. Columbia St., N. Side Opp. School 5�j0 '500 Headow St.Esty to Casc.tc Hancock 1,040 0 Hancock,Fourth & Fifth , 800 0 5. So. Titus Ave. & Fair St. 4, 400 4000 6, Sears St. 1,430 1300 7. Highland Ace. &Fall Cr. Drive 2, 200 2000 S, El:r-i St.- Chestnut to City line 6, boo 6000 9. Kitchell St.- Linden to Elrawood 3;300 3000 10. Cobb,Pearl,Worth & hiller Sts. 7,700 7000 3 2, 20� Q29480 STORE SEWERS 1, Heador St. - 225 ft. (1211) 56o 420 2. Hancock, Fourth & Fifth 2P650 1990 Hitchell- Elmwood to Pearl 3, 300 2 80 Pearl & Cobb Sts 4,150 3120 5. Elm Street X 2 240 d;ffio 1_r PAVE "RrENT - Highland Place I 1prov, 41000 4000 BRIDGES - Stewart Ave. over Fall Cr.Floor 6,000 8000 State & l;itchell intersection 2, 500 2500 Drainage Ditch N. End City Dump 2 000 1000 1 15500 WATER Clinton St. Plow pressure i:nain Highland Ave. to Thurston Ext. South St.,W.York & Pearl Conn. Sa`ado_z reco=, ended that the exten West York Streets be undertaken early i the tion for Water Dept. projects by the Council 1,220 x'1200 1'92260 199260 33 0 3360 — sions in South and progra..l; as appropriat- ;aas not necessary* 384 Be P.C. —2— 6-22-32 State Tuberculosis The mayor reviewed the dealings and progress that had Hospital been made in connection with futnishing dater and sewer services to the proposed State Tuberculosis Hospital and the same were reviewed and discussed by the Board. By Commissioner L errill: seconded by Coy. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the ?later Ca.im.littee be acid they are hereby e -mpowered to secure prices,delivery dates,ete., for the purchase of pwaps,pipe and pimp house site for the water line to the State Tuberculosis Hospital. Ayes - -5 Nays - -0 Carried. Petition In —Re A petition was received from property owners adjoining Park in the City property in the Block bounded by Ithaca Road, Bryant Ellwood Avenue and _:itohell Street requesting that the Park saiae be fblled with ashes. After considerable discussion of the request,nt was referred to the Public Grounds Comuittee for investigation. Sidewalk Orders No persons appeared as a result of several notices sent out by Superintendent Feller for the construction of sidewalks etc.,except that 31r. C.D. Bostwick, as Treasurer of the Cascadilla School Association filed an answer claiming ariong other things that it is the City's obligatin to repair their •sidewalk, The Highway Cormittee was re- quested to investigate the claims made by ::r.Bostwich and report at the next neeting. Lehigh Valley The Lehigh Valley ,Railroad Co:apany filed copies R.R. Co. of agreement covering the crossing of their property by an O" seder main in Clinton Street and ,the same were approved by the Superintendent and Attorney. - On motion the i:.'_ayor and City Clerk were authorized to Wai t Boat House Paint- ing. execute the agree -lent. , The 1iinutos of the Stewart Par?. Comnission of June 16th were considered and approved by the Board. In this connection the.iayor reported that the awarding of bids for painting the gait Boat House should be decided by the Board as a whole rather than by a Special Cots: --iittee suggested by the Co:_z :i ssiono After considering the bids, It was i:oved, Seconded and Cesried that they be referred to the Committee o_z Public Buildings for further investiga- tion and recor:iaendation. Biolo ica7. Field'- ' Station At the request of the -inyor the Clerk read the pro- posed agree__.ent between the City and Cornell University for exchange of certain lands in connection with the University Biological Field Station; the agree:ent having been previous- ly approved by the University. By Co:a_iissioner Evans: seconded by Co:-.1. Sawdon: RESOLVED:that the Board of Public Works approves of the stipulations setforth in this agree -lent and recota::iends that the sa ; :ie be ap�Droved by the Cold- on Council and the :Mayor and Cleri: authorized to execute the saaae. Ayes - -5 Nays - -0 Carried. Hap Danger Signals Superintendent Feller subs -iitted a i -ap of the City showing locations where he sug;_;ested that reflector type danger signals should be located. The Board carefully reviewed the installations and locations suggested and on fq�, -ioti.on of Co:_i.lissioner Sawdon, the Board unanimously approv- ed such installations as shown on the "Hiap dated June 22,1932 and ordered'tfiled with the City C1erL as a Flatter of public record. It was also : :loved, seconded and carried that the Superintedent purchase and install such signs or barricades as had b c c n a>>nroved at adl e st i::iated cost of $170• Ayes - -5 Nays - -0 Carried Industrial Railway Superi_- zte:-1de_zt Feller renorted that in the operation of Abandon— the sludge crying beds it had been found that the industrial ed. railway was of lit-cle use because Ford trucks could be used to betta_ adv ^.ntage and -::ore economically, and he reco: ^.�--,ended that Zie be give-.z authority to rei :love the tracks, and paint this cquip._ient so that it could not deteriorate. His recom ,endation, on r:oti on of Co_�,- -i s si oner Sat -rdon wa.s '�p_r_roved. , 3 (S e� B. P.T. --3- 6 -22 -32 Tiller St. Yorth Side In comnection with the curbing of the north side of Curb & ?:biller street, the Board decided that they would stand Gutter by their ori€;inal agreement in that the property owners :.iust stand this expense, that the City could rather not do the cork but would be willing to furnish Engineering services and the use of its curb and gutter forris,without charge. Curb Assessnent Engineer Eustance called attention to the un- Granville just assess:_lcnt for curbing at the property of Hin,_ie Granville on South. Hill Terrace which was overlooked when these assess__:e_zts were reviewed and finally approved. By Co::.:.zi ssione-r EvansLsecondo d by Cori, CJhiti.ng: RESOLVED: that the Board recor_1.iends to the Co, 1::1on Council that one half the curbing assessient against the property of K'innie Granville on South Hill Terrace be expunged. Carried DL vi s Water Co,;— raissioner Sawdon rcported that he had received Bill a request fro..1 : r. W.J.Davis for a refund of a large water bill ouuasioned by unobserved leakage in his home. The Clerk was directed to reply that it eras against tho policy of the Board to ..lake any adjust- ment in such cases where the City !.-as free from negligence. Audit By Co° .lissioner 71hiting; seconded by Cori. ',errill: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Co:-1:)ittee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried On :lotion the meeting adjourned to - reconvene at the call of the Mayor. City Clerk 3SV BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR MTING JULY 13,_1932 7:36 -P-me PRESENT- -Mayor Herman Bergholtz Commissioners-- SawdonsiThiting,Evans, Miller, Rumsey, rgerrill Superintendent -- Feller Engineer-- Eustance Forester--Baker Water Supt. -- Bishop Asst. Engr. --- I4arble Aldermen -- Campbell, Sammons minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Damage Claim On motion of Comnissioner miller, the damage Lamphier. claim of 11'r. Fred Lamphier, which was received from the Com_:zon Council for recommendation, was referred to the Highway Co.n::ittee, Attorney and Forester for report and recom-aendation to the Board at the next meeting. Peabody,G.E A communication was received from Mr. G.E.Peabody which to comply Side- Asking for an extension of time within an order he had received from the Superintendent walk with to repair his sidewalk. The Mayor stated that he understood that quite Sidewalk h?oti ce s a number of sidewalk notices had been sent out by the Superintendent, that he had received complaints in regard to them and that he was opposed to the nandatory language of the notice. Superintendent Feller explained that these notices had been prepared with the aid of the City Attorney the Board on Dec.23, in accordance with the action of 1931 and explained that he understood this action gave him authority to act for the Board in sending out the notices. mayor Bergholtz questioned the advisability of forcing tax payers in these hard times to take on any his additional financial burdens and stated that in did construct opinion,-` ` if the property owners not or repair the walk, : the City would be liable in case of an accident because the notice states that the if the City MA'y construct or repair the walk property fails to do so. He stated that since the City owner had no raoney to carry out these orders that no more should be issued, and it was agreed that no further out ?without for_.1al action by the notices should be sent Board, and the Clerk was directed to advise Ar.Peabody that the order would not be enforced but than dangerous conditions in property owners) sidewalks should be corrected to relieve the owner fron damage claims resulting from an accident,. Water O.K. A co.mnunication was received fram tine Division State Depart- of sanitation of the State Department of Health corgi -- the operation of the Water Dept., ment ,-denting favorably on and the quality of the eater furnished consumers. The Department also spoke favorably of the a :ionia chlorine treatment being tried out and desired to be informed of the results obtained. Gut ter Superintendent Feller reported that there were Drive- quite a few property ormers rho Mai. ztained planks or ;lays other obstructions in the strut over the gutters is at the entrance to their drivOl ags. In discussing ��� t�,l�.o,, p .matter it was agreed that tho :'ayor mould the Police Depart lent; and also request the Building Co�-1 :iissioner to warn recipients of building per -sits that his per::,it does not cover any construction or use of the public street outside of the property line. 11arqui ^c Sup eri,ite_ndent Feller `ia,-) requested to tale up Cresc�_t with Hr. Bernstein the matt-OT of sup?Dorting the Thoatre Crescent Theatre ? arquis�- and report at t_nc _:text mo et ing. 31/ B. P. W. -2- 7 -13 -1932 Sineebaugh Mr. Sincebaugh was assured of water extension South St. on South Street as soon as approval of the Water project was received from the State. Highland Engineer Eustance reported that he had just Place completed the survey of Highland Place in accord- ance with the previous agreement with the property owners and that it would probably be some weeks before they could secure the necessary . deeds and tender them to the City, suggesting that the Board, in the mean time Qght give them temporary relief by improving the road- way. Commissioner Evans opposed doing any work until the deeds had actually been received and it was so agreed. "Campbell" Commissioner Evans reported that the Comnittee had Park decided to recon :end that the City lease to the abutt- ing property owners a proportionate share of the City tract between Mitchell Street and Ithaca Road known as "Campbell Park" for a -fee of $1.00 for a period of 99 years or the pleasure of the Board. On motion the recomoendation was approved. Cascadilla Commissioner Evans reported on his investigation School as to the responsibility for improving the Cascadilla Sidewalk School sidewalk and stated that there was apparently no question but that it was the City's responsibility. He moved that the old flag walk be removed and a temporary cinder walk be built by the City; notion was seconded and carried. Reporting further Commissioner Evans sugy sted that the Superintendent include Park Street in the group of dead -end streets to be marked with warning signs. Camp After some discussion of restricting the use Site of the Carp Site at Stewart lark the following ;motion was :lade by Commissioner Evans; seconded by Commissioner SawdoA and unanimously carried : t7 Piez opma ,bo" alla0d_ the use at a the camp site adjacent to Stewart Park for a longer period of time than 7 consecutive days and further pro - vided that a return period of camping shall not be allowed until an intervening period of at least 21 days shall have elapsed. It was agreed that a sign should be posted at the ''Camp Site' setting forth this regulation. Stewart Comnissioner Herrill reported that upon investigar- Avenue tion he finds that the City owns the Stewart Avenue Bridge bridge over Fall Creek, but that the Street Railway are bound to maintain the necessary supports for their rails. Site for Comnissioner Sawdon reported that a favor - Water Pumps able location for the pump house for the water T.B. Hospital pumps in the State Tuberculosis Hospital :main had been located on the property of Peter Ca::mbell east of Cliff Street near the City line, and that Hr. Campbell had agreed to let the City have as much land as was needed at the rate of 100 per square foot. By Hiller: seconded by Alderman ?whiting: RESOLVED: that this location and rate be approv- ed and the Com:tittee authorized to purchase the necessary land of hr. Campbell at 10¢ per square foot. car"Cd_ Eitchell St Coa2issioner Sawdon stated that the Water ?eater Tank Superintendent reports that the Mitchell Street tank is rapidly deteriorating, and, recou_iended that plans be .jade to replace this tank and if possible that an underground talk similar to the new one at the Filter Plant be located further east on higher ground. He suggested that possibly the Board of Education would exchange some of its land for the present tank location. The suggestions were approved and the CoA _ittee and Engineer were authorized to vaho Qnns along these lines with survey and costs and report at a future; meeting. B.P.W. _3_ 7-13-32 C.U. Canpus Corrnirssioner Sazrdon asked for infor ration in Sanitary regard to the clsoing of Forest Horse Road east of Sewer East Avenue and the connection with the City sanitary sewer being :wade at that point. It was assimed that the City does not own this road and it was shown that proper steps had been taken to connect the new State College buildings with the City sewer. In this connec- tion the uayor stated that he thought the State should pay such service as they have agreed to in the case of the new Tuberculosis Hospital,. and it was moved, seconded and carried that the Mayor take this :utter up with the State, and endeavor to secure payment for dis- posing of the sewage from the many State buildings sore of which are located outside the ,City limits. Paint By Co:��issioner Rumsey: seconded by Con:iissioner Evans: Wait RESOLVED: that the contract for painting the Boat Wait Boat House be awarded to Karl F. Burgess and House Adrian E. Brown in accordance with their low bid of $425, filed June 8, 1932. Carried Audit By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Cormissioner Rurssey: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Corrmittee be and the sane are hereby approved for paynent. Carried Work Projects By Commissioner Ruusey :seconded by Comissioner Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the Superintendent be directed to proceed with the work projects heretofore approved and authorized as soon as they are approved as such by the State. Carried. On motion meeting adj ourne d. City Clerk, t l� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FET REGULAR ING - JULY 22,1932 - - - - - -- - - - -7 ; 30 P. H. PRESENT--Mayor Herman Bergholt z 0orx_Zi s si one s- -Saw don,17hit in g, Evans, 1:1err111 Att orney-- Tre:aan Superintendent -- Feller Engineer-- Eustance Water Superintendent -- Bishop Forester- -Baker Assistant Engineer-- liarble Al de rman - -C arnpbe l l Minutes of the preceding :_zeeting were approved as corrected. Sears St. Large Tree Mfr. Fuller, 124 E.Court Street spoke on behalf of a very large and beautiful elm tree which is on Sears Street adjacent to his property, stating that if it is necessary in the construction of curb and gutter on Sears Street to remove this tree he had no objection, but if it was possible the tree should be saved. There was considerable discussion of the problem during which :rr. Fuller submitted a plan for construc- ting the curb around the tree, but it was finally decided to defer action until the next meeting in order that the Board Might become more familiar with the details. Sidetiaa,lk V!is. Lelah Tisdel, #202 College Ave'., appeared Cook St. before the Board in relation to an order to repair her sidewalk on Cook Street. The matter was referred to the Highway Committee for report. Hector St. 1.1r. E. We Alvord, #407 Hector Street appeared on Curbing behalf of property ov�mers to inquire just what was con - templated in connection with the Hector Street curbing program. It was agreed that the Clerk would inform hi3 in detail by letter. In this connection Mayor Bergholtz urged that the Board adopt a. rule that before they start and approve'. or disapprove the construction of any public i�lprove- ment which is assessable in whole or in part against abutting properties, that there shall be an opportunity of forded all persons interested to sign and file a petition signifying whether or not they are in favor of the improvenient and willing to pay their proportion- ate share of the cost, Attorney Treman suggested that the Board designate the next meeting for a Public Hearing to hear complaints or receive petitions and the Clerk was directed to give such notice by publication. C1ark,C,B A proposal was received froi:.1 C.B. Clark offering Bid to do certain «ork on the Fair Ground Property near the new South Zoadow Street Bridge and the sat_1e was referred to the Bridge Co n_ ittee. Stefart Attorney Trepan read the find draft of the Rules Par:; and Regulations for StczTart Park which were referred Regula- to the 3oard by the Co-- -on Council for approval before tions being adopted as an Ordinance. By Co=issioner =Whiting: seconded by Cor. zissioner Evans: RESOLVED: that the Board hereby approves the Rules & Aegulations and recoi-a.nends the--1 to the Co__. 0-1 Council for adoption. Carried Sidewalk Superintendent Feller reported on the results notices obtained fro_i the sidewalk notices that he had sent out and asked for instructions in regard to a desired procedure in relation to these or other such notices. A general discussion of this problem ensued, after , fhich it i!as _loved, seconded and carried that the Super - inte.ldc:.nt, :;ayor rand City Attorney draw up a nor type of request _notice in pad for:. 390 --2- 7 -27 -32 Reflector Superinteridel -It Feller submitted sexiples of the Danger Reflector Button Type of danger signs for installation Signs at such places as WCre approved by the Board on June 22nd, and oil motion of Cor_; :is sioner 1,71liting the various types and locations as shown on the approved plan filed in the office of the City Clerk (NO-712) Jere each and all approved and adopted and ordered placed in their respective locations as shown on said plan. Linn St. Superintendent Feller reported that Hr. Kellogg Signs who operates a gasoline filling station in a residential district on the crest side of the 100 block of Linn Street had ignored and refused to comply with his order to remove the advertising signs located in the City stre et in the parking, stating that Kellogg had finally informed hirs that he would not remove the signs until all curb purlps had been removed. Com:.iissioner Evans stated that :r. ".elloggls deed probably rune o the center of the street, but the City Attorney ruled that that :would bd irmaterial and that the Board had complete control and jurisdiction within the limits of the highway. It was,therefore, moved, seconded and carried unanimously that the Superintendent remove the signs forthwith. Mitchell & Superintendent Feller reported that 'fr. Feinberg State Sts. had agreed to sell the City a portion of the corner of his lot at 21itchell and State Streets to per -.lit of rounding and cutting back the corner at a price of 4,500. The Hayor remarked that at that price he could keep it, and it was so agreed. Hlarquise Superintendent Feller reported that 2 r. Bernstein Crescent was willing to make any changes in the support of the Theatre marquise that were dee led necessary and reco L_lended that the supporting posts be set further back from the curb. It was suggested that the Superintendent use his discretion in the :latter, but the City Attorney advised against ordering the posts set further back into the sidewalk area. Survey Attorney Treman suggested that the Board Field authorize the Engineer to r.1ake a detailed survey of Station the properties exchanged by the University and the City as heretofore approved. The "ayor pointed out that the previous app l. rova carried with it the authority for a survey or any other incidentals necessary, and it was so agreed. Short St. The :- iatter of sewer and water extension in Short Street was referred to the Coal 1ittees for report. County Superintendent Feller suggested. that the Board Building ash for part of the material being excavated from the site of the new County Building as a fill for Hancock Street which is 12 feet bolos grade of the net-: curb. This brought up the _:,Latter of liability Insurance and it was gloved, seconded and carried that the Clerk notify the general contractor that he :rust file General Public Liability policy in the sa:.le -,v ounts as was filed by the First _setion_.1 B^nk,viz., $25,000/$50,000 li:-lits, and nazie the City as joint assured. South St. The Superintendent was authorized to cover the ne•,-, dater ::lain extension South Street Frith sufficient ,aterial to protect the . --iain. exchanging Truck The __natter of deciding on /the Brockway truck Water belo n; ing to the hater Depart _lent was deferred until Dept. the ,text iiaeting. It was reported, that the present truck which had been driven less than 14,000 miles in just two years use, was "all shot" and that it 'would cost ?300.00 to -make the necessary repairs. --3- 7- -27 -32 Water The following bids were received for furnishing Pipe water pipe to be used in connection with the Bids State Tuberculosis Hospital. extension : 33.65 per ton, delivered;R.D. Wood & Co. 2.-00 if �� Edward Joy Co. 29.60 _ u n U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. By Cor,=issioner Sawdon: seconded by Cori. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the Superintendent be authorized to purchase 6,800 feet of 611, pipe from the U.S. Pipe& Foundry Company at their _loin bid of $29.60 delivered, and that the formal advertising and letting of bids therefor be waived. Ayes - -4 %lays - -0 Carried, Approved by "layor BY Comini ssioner Merrill: seconded by Com. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and the safe hereby are approved for payment. Carried On motion adj ourne:d. 74 A Clerk 392 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR IjEETING _ AUGUST 10,_132. PRESENT - -Mayor Herman Bergholt z. C or1Tii s si oner s -- Sawdon, Whit i ng, Evans,11i ll er, Rumsey,Iierrill. City Attorney - - Treman Superintendent -- Feller Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Engr. -- I,Iarbl e Water Supt. -- Bishop Forester - -Baker Aye s-- Sawdon, Whit ing, Evans, Rumsey, i:Ierrill Nays -- Hiller. Carried By Cor -missioner Rumsey: seconded by Cori. Merrill: RESOLVED: that the sluiceway opposite the Ferris property on Elm Street be reconstructed so as to properly take care of the store water. Ayes - -6 Nays - -0 Carried. Hector Iar. Alvord presented a petitions signed by a large Street percentage of the property ow-ners that would be affect- ed by the proposed curb and gutter construction on Hector Street l opposing the project and as'_;ing that it be postponed for at least one year. No persons appear - ed in favor of the project. By Com-missioner Sawdon: seconded by Com.Rumsey: RESOLVED :that the construction of curb and gutter on Hector Street be dropped a--,-id coxicelled from this year19 program. Carried. Kitchell Mrs. Kelsey was the only objector to the construc- Str --et tion of curb and gutter on 1,Utchell Street. By Co-,11mi ssioner Sawdon: seconded by Com. Whiting: RESOLVED:that the construction of curb and gutter on ,Mitchell Street be retained in the I:Xnrove;_lent progrzmi as planned. Carried. Minutes of the preceding meeting duly app roved. Public T The Hayor announced the opening of the Public Hear - Hearing i ing, as advertised,to hear objections or receive petitions that might care to be filed protesting the order of the Board for the construction of curb and gutter in certain streets; and called for Elm Street objectors first. Elm J Judge Crowley, representing property owners opposed Street t to the construction of curb in Elm Street, filed a petition requesting the Board to defer such construc- tion at the present time. In order to correct any erroneous impressions, the Uayor and Engineer explain - ed the plan of improvement decided upon by the Highway Committee to construct the curb at the same width as at the lower end of Elm Street, which would in no way interfere with the shade trees or telephone poles as now located. Various persons spoke for and against the project, some claiming that the deep ditches and narrow roadway was a very dangerous condition and had already caused a number of accidents. Asked for a ruling on this point,Attorney Treman stated that the City would probably be liable for an accident, having had due notice that such dangerous conditions exist; in view of the Attorneyts ruling it was moved, By Co.m:aissioner Rumsey: seconded by Commissioner Evans: RESOLVED: that curb and gutter be constructed on Elm Street from Chestnut Street westerly to Station #1276 as shown on a plan of such i iaprovement drawn by the City Engineer which is hereby in all respects approved,�to E,3_ :. i 1 111 T. I or, 2. Be P9t7. -2- 5- -16-32 3 t 3 Colunbia No 4pp4.aJtf on was heard tothi s inproverient. Street Fair No opposition was heard to this improvement. Street Sears No persons appeared, but the - ;:ayor reported that Street there was some talk of changing to underground electric services, and on motion of Commissioner Merrill construction of this project was deferred for the present time. S.Titus No persons appeared to oppose construction in any Ave.,Etc. of the streets remaining on the list and the i,ayor therefore declared the hearing closed. Seneca St. Attorney C.B. Johnson,on behalf of the Seneca Garage Street Garage,requested the Board to reconsider their action in ordering the removal of the sidewalk over- head gasoline service, and per _lit the: the use of this eq -4ipment for one more year, suggesting that such time would give the Board a better opportunity to consider the merits of this type of installation over the curb pulp. It was the sense of the Board that the matter be laid on the table until a future meeting, and it was so agre -ed. Park View Seven cottage owners at Park View submitted a Garbage petition asking for the collection of garbage during the months of July,August and September and agreed, in consideration thereof, to place the garbage in suitable containers on their right -of -way adjacent to the Lake Road and to pay the City $1.00 per week for this service. The Clerk was requested to advise that the Board accepts their proposal, providing they pay in advance and properly set out their refuse so that it can be collected Tuesday mornings. Taughannock A communication was received from Charles H.Blood Boulevard Inforrdng the Board of the State's plan to concrete Taughannock Boulevard next Spring. He requested that the City plan its work for next season so that its share of this highway inside the City limits could be improved at the same time that the State completed its portion. The Clerk was requested to reply to the effect that such were the plans of the Board but that no definite commitment could be rlade at this time due tc certain factors beyond its control, such as the elimination of the Railroad grade crossing. Gasoline Contract Superintendent Feller reported that Richfield was the only concern that had not furnished gasoline to the City during some part of the past 10 years. He stated that the City had bee -_-z buying from the Gulf Company for over one year and although the service was satisfactory he thought it was only fair to give the Richfield Company a share of this business; and on notion -of Co-r_v_iissioner Ru -isey the recom- .lendation was approved and so::.ordered. Tile Superintendent Feller reported that he needed to purchase abo3it $1,000 worth of tile pipe and that in vic:� of the Board's approval of the Elm Street project it was necessary to secure the pipe at the earliest possible date. It was :coved by Co l:tissione-r Evans that the Superinte,zdent be authorized to purchase the the at the best price obtainable without secu-ring for_:Zal bids. The motion was unanimously c ,,.rri ed and approved. S.Titus Ave. Superintendent Feller reported that some of the Fences property owners on S. Titus Ave.,between Fair Street and So. :;endow Street had fences that were out on 394 B. P.17. am 8-10-32 the City right -of -way and that they would have to be removed before curb and gutter could be constructed. By Corsaissioner Sawdon: seconded by Corm. Rurmsey: RESOLVED: that the Clerk advise such property owners that their fences must be removed. Carried Stewart 'Park Superintendent Feller explained the conditions Service between the bath house and pavillion NQith respect to Road the parking of cars in this territory due to having the service road open to the general public, and asked the Board if they desired to have the service road closed entirely,or during the day time as was done last year, as the present arrange=ment appeared to be very unsatisfactory and dangerous to the bathers and children and a great handicap in case of fire. It was decided to wake no change for the balance of this season. Ford Cars Superintendent Feller submitted a proposition frorm Purchased the Ford Garages thereby they agreed to furnish 11 new 4 cylinder Fords for the Water Superintendent and Seder Superintendent in exchange for their present cars and $500. On ,motion of Con :_;i ssi over Sawdon the proposition was approved and the Superintendent authorized to purchase the new cars and charge one to the water and one to the sewer department. Damage Claim Corm :Assioner Evans reported that the Committee had Laxmphi.er not come to a definite decision in regard to Mr. Lamphier t s dar_mage claim. The .matter was further discussed and on :_lotion of Cori :_iissioner Rur_,,sey the Board recom- ,,ended to the Con-,aon Council that the bill of actual expenses to repair the car be paid. Short St.' Corr-Assioner Sawdon reported that the sewer main wis well below the water :main at Short Street where a small extension of each main was proposed. * Cayuga Hgts. Co,- rlissioner Sawdon read a communication from Reservoir' Carl Crandall relative to the Cayuga Heights water system iraproverient wherein it was stated that the Village had acquitcd the necessary land and entrance right -of -way for the proposed reservoir and suggest - ing that the City call for bids for the tank,as the Village had already asked for bids for their 5 inch cast iron main. By Co:.L_Assioner Sawdon: seconded by Cori. Ru msey: RLSOLVD: that the Board hereby approves this project and the plans therefor as recorm. :fended by the Water CoryAttee at a preceding ,aeeting, and that the Superintendent be authorized to undertake the project in accordance with the plans and that the Lngineer prepare specifications for the proposed ,.,ater tank and sublait the sar_ie for bids. Ayes - -6 IJ ys - -0 C ^rried. l'itchell St. On notion of Co :_._ issioner Evans the Superintendent ryas authori zed to continuo the present m ^.eadar_m roadmy in := itcholl Street out to the new curb, to be construct - e d. Pt1.1mps Co :.i ssioner S�.wdon reported the following quota- - T .P.Hosp_ ital tions had been received for furnishing pumps for the ^in w ter ;_mai,i to the State Tuberculosis Sana.tarii m: * Com-1 -li ssi oner Sawdon moved and it was seconded and carried that the Superintendent proceed with the construction of time sewer and water extensions in Short Street. B. P. W. --4- 8- 10-32. NAIIE O. A.Efficiency R. P. I.I. Cost. Goul ds 1750 $982.00 Del. Worthington •60 f0 3500 715.00 11 Fairbanks -horse Norris Yachine Co. 640-% - 65 3500 1134.00 11 0 3500 746.00 Plus Frt. Economy Pump Co. 68% 1750 1184.00 G - i. Allis-Chalmers 70% 3500 1165.00 it He reco__r- vended Allis - Chalmers. By Co:- •:iissioner Y.Terrill: seconded by Cori. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the Allis - Chalmers piz-2ps be pur- chased at their quotation of $1,165.00. Carried. Assess.nent By Co;7-_issloner Ru:_isi !.,laps RESOLVED: that maps and schedule of Green Street and all 1931• Carried. Dy: seconded by Cor1.I1"iller: the Engineer :-lake up the Assessment assess:- ients for Cayuga Street, other streets resurfaced during Sewer The Cler': reported that an erroneous i_,-lount ofsewer "Assessments" "Assess:_lents" had been set up in a control account at the ti :--le the State Auditors were here in 1930 and that an analysis had been -lade in accordance with their recoi:Laendation which shores outstanding collectible charges for sanitary sewers in the a:.1ount of $6,667,82 and an amount of erroneous and uncollectible charges which should be expunged, amounting to $2, 466.14. By Co_-.i:.issioner Rimisey: seconded by Co:.i.Evans: RESOLVED: that the reco..'._endation of the Clerk be approved and that $2,466.14 be and the saLae is hereby ordered expunged from the sewer assessment receivable account as erroneous and uncollectible charges. Carried. Ce-ietery The Natter of adopting so:_Ze definite policy in re- Bills gard to billing the lot owners for the expense of caring and -laintaining their cemetery lots was referred to the Co:-1 °:ittee on Public Grounds for study and reco:.I'lendation. Audit By Co._lmis si oner Merrill: seconded by Cori. Rut_1sey: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and an-�roved by the Finance Co_ri;_iittee benand tde sa -le hereby is approved for payrlent. 0 n r ed On :.lotion ._leeting adjourned. � T City Clerk { 39E; BOARD OF PUBLIC ?7OR_KS REGULAR Z EE T I idG SEPTEIMER 142- 19 2 PRESENT -- Herman Bergholt z, Eay or COul:aissioners-- Sawdon,X iting,Evans,Miller,Merrill City Attorney-- Treman _ Superintendent -- Feller igineer-- Eustance Ass Vngineer-- Marble ForAter- -Baker Water Superintendent -- Bishop Alderman -- Campbell Minutes of the preceding meeting duly approved. Taughannock A co °s.aunication from the Secretary of the Boulevard Chamber of Com:lerce enclosing a resolution unanimously adopted by that body requesting the City to execute the completion of Taughannock Boulevard by paving the City portion early in 1933, was received and ordered filed. Also a communication from Charles H. Blood questioning the necessity of eliminating the grade crossing on Taughannock Boulevard and urging that such construction be not allowed to prevent the completion of Taughannock Boulevard paving next Spring. East The 2yatter of improibing the condition of East State State Street, east of Mitchell Street was referred to Street the Highway Com::littee for investigation and report. Spencer A petition was received from 7 property owners Street along Spencer Street requesting that a sidewalk be con — Sidewalk structed by the Fordyce A. Cobb, Estate, at 51226 Spencer Street. The Clerk was requested to write the owner and ask that this sidewalk be constructed. Street A A communication was received from the Fire Chief Mains c calling attention to the great number of streets with very sirailar names and asked that the Board make an effort to correct this rather serious situation, not only by changing some of the streets already nailed, but also insisting on suitable na_aes on newly accepted streets. The Matter was referred to the Planning Com:aission for report and recora;:�endation. Restaurant �� T The matter of reducing the rent for the Parking Parking a area restaurant was laid on the table until the Area n next meeting. Stei: art T The matter of permitting the concessionare park t to continue after September 15th was referred to the Cor,1 :_iittee with power to :aake suitable arrangements. It was agreed that the Bathing; Beach be officially closed Septe;_lber 15th. Cartons T The r_latter of requiring that all cartons and Refuse l light weight bulky refuse be corapressed and bundled was referred to the Co:_1_,ittee on Refuse collection for investigation and report. Sidewalk T The matter of reconsidering and reversing the Trees a action taken by the Board i :ay 15,1931 when it decided that the property owner is within his rights in expecting the City to properly prune and care for its street trees and in case of their damaging an owners sidewalk to r�pair the sarae,was referred to the City Attorney for Sport at the next meeting. Titchell O On 1ot1 r �0; :1: iisShoner _errill the Board rati- Street f the High;aay Co::l::.ittee by authorizing 397 B. P. W4 . —2- Mitchell Superintendent Feller reported Street conduit had- been discovered in the Conduit serving the property of 1:2r. Egbert Street and that the City had been expense involved in relocating the The :_latter was held open for 9-14-32 that an underground City Street at #305 1.1itchell asked to bear the conduit. the present. Taughannock At the Ha.yor's suggestion, he was authorized to Boulevard take up the matter of eliminating the grade crossing in Taughannock Boulevard with the Public Service Commission and the State Highway Depart:aent. Terrace In the clatter of posting Terrace Place as not Place being a City Street, it was agreed that the owners should post the street as being private and not a public thoroughfare. miller In discussing the matter of grading and talcing over Street miller Street, the Board again degided that this work Curb must be done by the property owners before the City will accept the street. Urband After consideration of the facts with reference to Water a request for a refund of excess water at the Bill pre-rlises of Hrs. Urband Eddy Street caused by leaky fixtures, the Board decided that it could not approve such request and directed the Clerk to notify .. Irs. Urband accordingly. Emoniator Cori=- issioner Sawdon reported that the period of Filter trial of the Amoniator had expired and that it had Plant proved very satisfactory, that Professor Charypt reported good results and recommended its puOdha,se providing certain adjustments are made and a few spare parts purchased. By Co:-mnissioner Evans: seconded by Cor zissioner Sawdon: RESOLVED: that after proper adjustments have been ;wade by the Wallace-Tiernan Co.-:lpany their proposal be accepted and the Amoniator paid for in accordance therewith. And further that the purchase of necessary duplicate parts be and the some is also authorized. Ayes -- -5 Nays - -0 Carried. Booster Coi- -i-issioner Sawdon re_orted that a satisfactory Pumps site approximately 53 feet square had been decided upon for the Booster Pu:ip Station for the grater Train to the State Tu1berculosis Hospital, at a cost of LOT $296.00 on the property of Peter Ca.ipbell adjoining Cliff Street near the City line, and moved that the sai.�e be purchased and paid for on receipt of proper deed. The motion. was seconded by Cotissioner ?-Terrill and unanimously carried. Plw11 of The plansof the building for the Booster Pi=ping Building Station were inspected by the Board. It was estiriat- ed that the cost for the concrete building would be $1,000. with not over $500 additional for the stone facing. By Coi_Z:_iis^ioner Evans: seconded by Corr. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that these plans be in all recpects a_n_ - Orovedo5drawn livith the stone facing. Ayes - -5 I\?ays - -O Carried. Equip _lent Co r.1i s si oner Say ?don reported on the infor._1al bids secured for the furnishing of necessary equip__ent•' Switch -Board T- ansfor:_ler, Etc. $742.82 Bailey Flow Aeter 415.74 Neptune 6" co-ipound _leter 80.00 Valves & Fittings 250._00� Sal , 78.56 3JS B. P. 17. -3- 9- 14--32 By Cormissioner Evans: seconded by Cora. Sa.vdon: RESOLVED: that pursuant to Sec.146 of the Charter the Superintendent be iri::.iediately authorized to purchase the above supplies and equiprient without formally advertising and calling for bids. Ayes - -5 Nays - -0 Carried and approved by the %:iayor. N.Cayuga St On motion of Co:a-:aissioner Sawdon, the Superintend- ent was authorized to notify property owners in the 1200 and 1300 Block of N, Cayuga Street, that are now connected to a small wrought iron pipe which has developed leaks, to discontinue such service and connect their service laterals to the new 6" cast iron water main recently installed, 1,aithin 60 days from date of notification. Cayuga Hgts. Ca.a:ais -loner Sawdon reported the following propo- Reservoir sals had been received for furnishing and erecting Without foundation a steel tank reservoir for the Village of Cayuga Aeights: Chicago - Bridge & Iron Wks., $4,900 T:icClintic iarshall Co. 51195 Pittsburgh- DesMot es Steel Co. 5,750 By Cor_r.:issioner Sawdon: seconded by Cori. Whiting; RESOLVED! that pursuant to Section 146 of City Charter the award be :lade to Chicago- Bridge & Iron Works at their low proposal of $4,900 and the liayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the contract without the formality of advertising and calling for sealed bids. Ayes - -5 Nays - -0 Carried Approved by mayor. By Commissioner Sawdon: seconded by Cora. Whiting: RESOLVED. that the Superintendent proceed with the construction of the foundation for the new Reservoir in Cayuga Heights. Ayes--5 Nays ---0 Carried. State T.B. The i,_ayor sub:aitted proposed agree:sentbreceived Hospital fro:_i the State Department of Health in connection Agreement with sewer and grater service to be furnished by the City, and the saa:ie were reviewed and studied by Attorney Tre:_ian and :_,eibers of the Board. By Ca -- ::issio_Zer Sa.adon: seconded by Co :a.Eva.ns: RESOLVED: that the sewer and water agreements, as a:_iended,be and the same are hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the sa :_Ze of -. behalf of the City. Ayes - -5 Nays - -0 Carried. Boulevard Cosa °lissioner _:tiller reported that the Coi.ittee 5Jighting and City Attorney had investigated the proposal of 5-6,a-ldards 1.ay 10th of tihe Gas & Electric Company to purchase the orna :rental lighting system and equip -meat now owned by the City and located in the business districts and oil the varir.ous bridges and that they reco:_r_-ended that the proposition be accepted. By Co- issioner = Miller :secolzded by Co-i. Uhiting: RESOLVED: that the Board of Public ,orks reeo:a: :lends to the Corr _on Council that the City of Ithaca sell to the N.Y. State Electric & Gas Corpora- tion for consideration of ti�6,750 all the existing boulevard and ornmental lighting standards, equipment and syste,s now o'Jried by the City. Ayes - -5 N- ths - -0 Carried. Audit By ssi one r ' luting: secolzded by Com.:_errill: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Fina_zce Co:.i .it tee be andthe sa:_ae are hc:-r. cby approved for pay-iont. Carried On r_iotion meeting adjourned.,.,- City Jerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR HEET1NG _ r SEPTEMBER 29z 1932 PRESENT-- A2ayor Herman Bergholtz Cora _1i s si oner s-- Sawdon, Whiting, Evans, Miller, Rumsey,iferrill Attorney -- Treman Superintendent--Feller Engineer-- Eueta,nbe Water Superint endent - -Bi shop Forester--Baker Alderman -- Sc.nmons Alderman--Campbell Bleachers The matter of permitting the V.F.W. the use of the V.F.W. City bleachers, as suggested by the.ayor, was referred to the Public Grounds Co__z.aittee with power. Socialist The 11'ayor reported that the Socialists had re— Ile eting quested per fission to hold a ::meeting in Washington Parh. The Board decided that it would be unwise to change their established policy of not per:.mitting gatherings of any kind in such parks, due to the nature of the improvements and resulting damage and pointing out that any such gathering was free to use Steuart Park at any time. Minutes of the preceding meeting duly approved, Pearsall St. Mr. Pearsall,I:ir. Ca.mpbell.and other residents of i;ater Pearsall Street apT)eared before the Board in relation to their difficulties in agreeing with Mr. Pearsall on their share of the cost of the water main on i:,r. Pearsall's private property. It was again pointed out to them that this was a private matter and on motion of Commissioner Rumsey the discussion was closed and the Board proceeded with its regular business. Bagley The Clerk reported that Commissioner Green desired Property permission to place one of the families he is giving aid to in the. Bagley property now owned by the City as result of tax deed. Commissioner Rumsey pointed out that this property was not fit for human habitation and that if it was owned by the City it should be torn down. The Board agreed and,therefore,rbfused the request of Co'-.1::iissioner Green and asked the Attorney to de- termine the Cityls rights and title in this property. Spencer St, The Clerk reported the reasons cited by h:r. Cobb Cobb for not wanting to construct a sidewalk at this tide Sidewalk at -#226 Spencer Street. On motion of Com:uissioner Evans the Board's request was withdrawn and the natter laid oil the table until next year. Texas Co, The Clerk reported that the Texas Oil Company Pipe was considering the purchase of additional property Line near their present. plant and that through, 1:r. Sharpe they had made a request for permission to install and maintain a pipe line from the Barge Canal at the foot of Cascadilla Street easterly in Cascadilla and Hancock Streets to Fifth Street similar to the grant given by the Board to the Ithaca Oil Co. By Coi wiiissioner Miller: seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that the Board agrees to grant such request to the Texas Company under the same restric- tions and conditions as agreed to by the Ithaca Oil Co. Carried. Bleachers The matter of permitting the V.F.W. the use of the V.F.W. City bleachers, as suggested by the.ayor, was referred to the Public Grounds Co__z.aittee with power. Socialist The 11'ayor reported that the Socialists had re— Ile eting quested per fission to hold a ::meeting in Washington Parh. The Board decided that it would be unwise to change their established policy of not per:.mitting gatherings of any kind in such parks, due to the nature of the improvements and resulting damage and pointing out that any such gathering was free to use Steuart Park at any time. 400 B.P.W. -2- 9-28-32 Sanitary Sewer The Clerk reported that the City Engineer had Assess.-jents filed sanitary sewer assess. :ment .Naps, together with a schedule of assess=ments thereof in the following street s: Wood Street, S. - Ieadov� St.,Cherry St., Fair St. , E. State St., South St., Short St. , Pearl St., il.Clinton Street, Taber St., and Floral Ave. By Co :_,i_ issioner :.Terrill: seconded by Com. Rtmsey: RESOLVED: that the sanitary sewer assess._ients as scheduled by the City Engineer at the established rate of 500 per front foot be and the same are each and all approved and confirmed� and levied against the respective properties, to be collected prior to their co_inection with the City sewer ::Zains. Carried. Sewer The :aatter of - transforming the ftb'-.nd.=cdL sewer Station station on South Plain Street into a garage for the Assistant Sewer Inspector was referred to the Sewer Cor,r.mittee for investigation and report. Sewer Likewise the matter of furnishing a special sewer Inspector inspector to be e._sployed and paid for by the Sewer laying contractor on large jobs where the regular City inspector is unsatisfactory to the contractor, was also referred to the Sewer Co; --r_mittee for investigation and remoort. East Corrlissiones Evans reported that the Highway Comi- State - mittee had investigated the feasibility of resurfacing Street mast State Street, cast of 1.1itchell Street and reco -r -mends that no resurfacing be cattempted on the prosent line and grade and that the Superintendent keep the street in as good repair as possible by patching bad places. Natural Superintendent Feller agreed to see that the Gas natural gas slain ditches being constructed across i_ains various streets be filled and :_maintained in better condition. Taughannock The iTayor reported that he had r_made for=mal apnlica- Boulevard tion to the Public Service. Co:: :_mission for the eli :_iina- tion of the railroad grade crossing and that he Mould have an interview with the Corm-mission while in Albany next wooi-, ::itchell St It was agreed that the City should not pay for the Egbert cost of Moving or repairing the private electric Conduit service conduit of ':r. Egberts which apparently is in :;itchell Street without per-.-,it from the Board. The bill of Norton Electric Co::mpany was therefore re- fused and ordered returned.accordingly. Recording Ar:__,eters On reco::L_mendation of Co.-m :-lissioncr Rurmsey 225 a=mp. recording a:-m meters ($40.80) mere authorized purchased and installed in the two nem7 sez:rer pu_iping stations in order to record the operations of the pumps. Audit Superintendent Feller agreed to look up the charge on Dr. Sutton's bill for tetanus antitoxin which is understood to be furnished free by the State, By Co:_L- iissioner Whiting: seconded by Conm.Hiller: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Coi:m;_:ittee be and the sa=me hereby are ap- -)roved for payr.ment. Carried. C :�-rtons Refuse The Board decided that all papers and paper boxes such as cartons :_must be co_ :lpressed and bundled in accord -,.nce with Rules and Re;gulstions. 'I C_� -,otion :_,eeting adjourned CityClerk BOARD OF WORKS SPECIAL '�u^+EETIN( _ OCTOBER 222- 19_1L2. 11:30 A. H. PRESENT -- Herman Bergholt z, `_:Mayor Com as s si one r s-- Evans, Sawdon, Y-i ll e r, zrerri 11, ti'�rhit i ng Superintendent -- Feller Water Supt.--Bishop Engineer -- Eustance Forester--Baker Director- -Bruce Wilson Tuberculosis 401 Hospital The Z?ayor explained that the reason for calling a State special meeting was to discuss the water and sewer Hermann M. extensions to the State Tuberculosis Hospital and Biggs to take any action thereon that might be necessary. He explained that although-the awarding of the bids for the construction of the Hospital . had been temporarily held up because they exceeded the appro- priation, nevertheless, Dr. Plunkett had advised him that the bids would be revised and would soon be awarded as the money appropriated for this work was at hand and that there should be no hesitation on the part of the City in carrying out its agree- ment to furnish water and sewer service by the end of the year. The ;hatter of postponing the construction of the water main was discussed jnd. after it was shown that the exte .,3i.on �,�,gt,cne-r with other work could be financed without borrowing any money, it was agreed that there was no necessity of holding up this work. The :fayor submitted the agree=ment for providing sewage disposal for the Tuberculosis Hospital and suggested that although the Board had approved the previous draft it might be well for them to definitely approve the agreement in final form. By Cor1 :_lissioner Sawdon: seconded by Com. ::filler; RESOLVED: that the "Agreement for providing sewerage and sewage disposal for the Hermann M. Biggs Hospital" as submitted in final foram be and the same hereby is approved and the :-Mayor be authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City and the City Clerk to attest, and affix the Corporate Seal. Carried Johnson Engineer Eustance reported that 1- -r. Pierce had Boat Yard asked for approval of his constructing a storp�g boat house with slips extending out into FUVACreek near its intersection with the Inlet but not far enough to interfere with traffic or the channel. After some discussion it was agreed that as this was State waters the Board had no jurisdiction and the Clerk was directed to adviset Pierce to this effect. On ;notion meeting adjourne City Clerk 402 BOARD OF_PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR IE TING OCTOBER 26L1g32. PRESENT - -mayor Herrlan Bergholt z Cora_. 1issioners-- Sawdon,S7hiting,Lvans,.. iller, Rurtsey, iT.errill Attorney-- Tre.,ian Suuerinte- ndent -- Feller Engineer-- Eustance water Superintendent -- Bishop Forester- -Baker Alderman --- Causer Al de r_.Zan - -C a_ipb e l l Deed Lookout The Attorney also explained the restrictions and provisions of the deed for the "Look -Out" which is to be giveih the City without cost. On :_lotion of Co..i.:issioner Evans action was deferred until the next .nesting to give opportunity for further investigation. Janitor Ca_ifort Superi-- htende_ht Feller reported that the old Station colored •_Zan who had been gra_ited the privilege of using space in the Hen's Col:lfort Station in consideration of his doi_hg Janitor work in the building but that his business is so poor that he is unable to get along and suggested that he -,',light be paid a small amount for his services. T'-he Superi.hte_zdent's statement was supported by the City Chamberlain who recoi_tisended that additional aid be given the :.fan if possible as he had a large' 11inutes of the preceding neeting duly approved. Water 0. K. The usual satisfactory report on City water was received fro::1 the State Depaxtment of Health. Airport A copy ,�of a report to the Ithaca Chamber of Corsx-,lerce Super- from J.A. Fried, as Chairman of its Aviation Com._Zittee, vision was -read,in which he reported his findings on the recent Suggest- fatal accident at the-Airport in which ti: o students were ed. killed. He recom :fended that %r. Peters be given some authority by appoint:-iient as Manager or otherwise have power to supervise and control the improper use of the field or of plane a. He also suggested a safety committee, such as established at other Airports, might be appointed to-work with ?;r. Peters and thus relieve him of the e:,ibarassr,ient of having unplea ant relations with flyers or patrons. The suggestions were discussed and it was agreed that some such arrangements should be made, and the ;natter was left with the Cor_z_zittee with power. St ewart Park Dr. Allen asked the Board to authorize the Superintend - i : e::lorial ent to proceed with the construction of the proposed Gateway %ie loria,l Gateway, Isla }id,and other i provements at the etc. Louis A. Fuertes Bird Refuge; all expenses to be paid by the Cayuga Bird Club. The Superintendent was authorized to proceed with the work with the understugmding that the City is to be rei::lbursed the total cost by the Cayuga Bird Club on presentation of detailed statement and that the plans are to be approved by Dr. Allen. Private Lane The City Cha-,iberlain explained difficulties in col - Assess- lecting assess:lents for public improvements against :cents private lanes in which velsious property owners have a Tight-of-way and in crhich the fee title is obscure. On ;_iotion the matter was referred to the City Attorney for report. Deed Attorney A.H. Treman reported that the deed for the pl p puap house property was ready and appieptted. House By Co 1_1is ^ioner Sawdon: seconded by Corn. Evans: e Property RESOLVED: that the Deed for the pulp house property approved a_hd accepted and the bill for $296.00 in pay - ment therefor be paid. Carried. Deed Lookout The Attorney also explained the restrictions and provisions of the deed for the "Look -Out" which is to be giveih the City without cost. On :_lotion of Co..i.:issioner Evans action was deferred until the next .nesting to give opportunity for further investigation. Janitor Ca_ifort Superi-- htende_ht Feller reported that the old Station colored •_Zan who had been gra_ited the privilege of using space in the Hen's Col:lfort Station in consideration of his doi_hg Janitor work in the building but that his business is so poor that he is unable to get along and suggested that he -,',light be paid a small amount for his services. T'-he Superi.hte_zdent's statement was supported by the City Chamberlain who recoi_tisended that additional aid be given the :.fan if possible as he had a large' 03 B.P.W._- 2-- 10- 26--32 water bill that he could not pay and was apparently worthy of some compensation for his labor. By Com - --.Zi ssi over Sawdon: seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that as a te;- 1poraxy arrangement this clan be paid $10.00 per month for his janitor service at the City Conffort Station. Carried Gargge Sset. Reporting for the Co__i .iittee Cosa ..is sioner Evans Sewer recojm-- -ended that the abandoned suer ejector station Inspector on South Main Street be remodeled as a garage to Car accomodat e the assistant Sewer Inspector's car by con - structing a lean to roof and shelter agninst the present building at an expense of yP150 to $200. On Notion of Com-nissioner Sawdon the recorl.ienda- tion was approved and so ordered. Bus Ter__3in The Board discussed the matter of collect_zg Bus rents Terriinal rents, and on motion ffi3 Comp -lissioner Rumsey referred all those that are over -due to the City Attorney to sue for collection. Time Switch Corraissioner Sawdon reported that it had been found aLvisable to substitute a Sauter Time Switch for the, Paragon S +ritch which had previously been decided upon and re co,.1:_lended that this change be made at the additional cost of $65.50 On : otion of Cor_1 A ssioner Evans the recom-nen& -ttion was approved and so ordered. Grade Crossing Engineer Eu.stance reported on his appearance before Taughannock the Public Service Com.iission in behalf of the Cityts Boulevard petition to have theca order the elimination of the Railroad Grade Crossing at Taugha.n_zock Boulevard.- He stat ed that the City Is proposition was well received by the Council and that the R_3,ilroad interposed no great objection except to take their general position which was that no eli-minat ions be ordered this year. He anticipated that we would receive the decision of the Commr fission at an early date. Suter Outside The Clerk reported that Dr. Russell Suter,E,xecutive City Engineer of the Water Power & Control Co;a_ai.ssion Limits of the Conservation Depart;aent of the State had held the Public Hearing, as advertised, at 10 A.2,!. in the Co',­--ion Council room on the City's application to extend its water supply outside the corporate Baits to the State Tuberculosis Hospital. That after a very thorough investigation as to our source and quantity of supply, the syste._1 in general and many other details he agreed to reco,�ennd to the Co_z :fission that they grant not only this specific application, but also grant percussion for the City to extend its mains to the north,ti- re st or south outside the City lirlits substantiL-Ily as far as the Ithaca Town line. By Co: Assioner V�Thiting :seco��ded by Cori. 'sierrill. RSOLVED: that the bills aucited and approved by the Finance Cori_ :ittee be and the same are hereby approved_ for payment. Carried. On -"lotion meeting adjourned. City Clerk�� 404 BOARD REGULAR 11ZI TIY PR ]SEYT- -Hayor 0oi i:ai s s i oners - OF PUBLIC WORKS NOVEIMER 9i 19 2 Herman Bergholtz - Sa,7don, Evans, Miller, Ru:asey,?-ierrill Attorney - -Tr elan Superintendent -- Feller Lngineer-- Eustance Asst. engineer-- _-.iarble Forester- -Baker Water Supt. -- Bishop Alderman -- Causer I:Sinutes of the preceding :meeting duly ap- proved. Sainburg,Dr. Dr. Philip Sainburg, re- presenting the Tompkins Warren, Dr . County Dental Association and Dr. John ►darr en on Compensation his own behalf, each appeared before the Board to Cases register objections to the allotment of rorkme-1 l s compensation cases to certain Dentists and Doctors whom they okki.m were not residents of the City or taxpayers. The :ayor referred the matter to the Finance Cormaittee for investigation and report at the next meeting. Hydrant A request was received from 12 property owners Cayuga near the intersection of Hanshaw Road and Klinewoods Heights Road, Cayuga Heights Village, asking that a hydrant Village be located at this point and agreeing to pay the cost of installation and the customary annual rental.. The matter was referred to the mater Com- mittee. Mont eVi st a "Overlook" The Clerk reported in behalf of Peter and Sarah Caripbell that they appreciate very much the pleasant relations they had had with the Board in connection with the purchase of a portion of their property for a pump house site, their gift to the City of property for an "Overlook" with certain restrictions and that they request the "Overkoo'_i" to be called IJr.onteVista. It was pointed out that in accepting the property for an "Overlook ", the Board would not be obligating itself to make any expenditures and that the property would revert to the owner if it was not iniproved within 3 years. By Co _-issioner vans: seconded by Com. Saw.don; RESOLVED: that the deed for the "Overlook." be accepted with thanks and that in accordance with the wish of the donor it be and the saale hereby is designated "I.;onteVista Overlooks'. University Ave. Carried Intercepting Engineer Eustanee explained the arras erlent ::jade by Sewer. Sever Inspector Woodford with the University and suggest- ed that the Board rescind the arrange:-lent and request the University, in accordance with previous correspondence with the Board, to construct an intercepting sewer that mould take the floc, fro•_1 the overloaded Y,,ains on Eddy Street and Cascadilla Para and divert itto the University Avenue main. The Clerk was requested to 17rite the University along these lines and point out that the City has spent over '6,000 in constructing a special relief sewer to accopodate the Un'v� sity Avenue that it be i�' v end wo��ld oiily a -latter oi' ffr:1e a connection �.iade to the other mains would become so overloaded as to cause trouble and require a change to the University Ave ue sewer. Giles St. Superintendent Feller as._ed for instructions in ;regard to maintaining the s_, -mall wooden bridge in the unir proved portion of Giles Street east of VanlTatta Dam. Co__i,assioner Zvans suggested that Giles Street _Might r.,ell be i:.lproved as a Ivor'_- project to relieve the in- creased traffic that is anticipated with the i.mproverment of Fast State Street and tliie Ca.t still Turnpi'_ce. The :-natter r1as referred to the Highray Co:m__iittee for reco:.r ,e.'Idation. 4 0 --2-- 11_9 --32 Airport The .natter of adapting a definite policy with respect to the control and malage:.?ent of the Airport was referred back to the Co= ttee to confer with the City Attorney in view of the Committee's recommendation that the best plan ~night be to lease the Field in order to avoid any rsponsibility. In this connection the I:ayor recommended that if there were any ashes available in that terri.toay, they .light be used to fill the laird east of the hangar at the Airport in order to make a more advantageous approach for naphibian planes. Water Bills Commissioner Sawdon explained -and reco::.1_.ended Rebated that 53.80 be rebated to the Ithaca Ice Company on their next water bill because of discolored water caused by the City using the water main at the City Dump ; and also that =45 be rebated to the I.O.O.F. to pay for the water used by the City in testing its new ::gain to the State Hospital. On motion the reeom _Iendations were approved and so ordered. Audit By Cor.1_. i ssi oner Rumsey: seconded by Cora. biller: RESOLVED: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried. The Board again discussed the matter of paying the cost of repairs to fir. Egbert is underground electric service, but .no .action was taken. On motion meeting adjourned. City Clerk. 406 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS A?OVE:_:B R 2�, _1 2 — — — — — — — — REGULAR ?BEET Ii�TG -- - - - 7 370 P.1-:. PRESENT - - Herman Betgho;t z C oniini s si oner s- -Saw don,,1h i t i ng, Evans, Rumsey,uerrill,L,iller City Attorney -- Treman Engineer-- Eustance Superintendent -- Feller Water Supt. -- Bishop Forester - -Baker Asst. Engineer -- warble SANITARY SEWEERS. L.Cliff St. 336' of 10" sewer from end of present main to City line. Connection for State line $800.00 2. Sage Place & Hillard Way. Two short stretches of sewer to fix up existing bad conditions. p926.00 STORM SEWERS 3. Hook Pl. Ext. 375' of 241, sewer to pick up drainage from a gulley 1,250-00 4. Chestnut Street & Floral Ave.,Culverts; To replace and enlarge the culvert near 219 Floral Ave. , damaged in the last flood. Also the culvert, on Chestnut Street that takes the Elan Street storm sever -o Also change right angle turn of this stream at Floral Ave.,to direct flow across Lucas property into Inlet. 21>20.00 5. Stewart Ave., South Auenue to Cascadilla Or; To replace and enlarge existing leaky sewer into which the University has agreed to turn the Creel; in the Cornell property when sane is developed; thus -relieving Ce;.letery ditch & Univ. Ave. 3,5,00-00 Minutes of the preceding meeting aptiroved. Terrace Place Alderman Campbell related incidents leading up to Petition the petition which he filed on behalf of property owners of Terrace Place. The petition, signed by most of the abutting owners, requested the widening and improve:_ient of the street and agreed to pay their share on the basis of the regular 60% assessment levy. General Discussion. On ;notion the matter was referred to the Highway Cor_ti:ittee for investigation and report at the next meeting. W. Fall St. Sidewalk A co.:nlunication was received from 17. Horner, #211 'rest Fall Street requesting that a concrete sidewalk be built on the south side of W. Fall Street. The request was referred to the Highway Co::::ittee for report. 1++Tat e r Power The Board accepted and ordered filed a report just Commiss— received from the hater Power & Control Com:aission of the ion. State approving the City's application for peniission to extend its water mains and sewers outside the City limits: generally to the south, west and north and specifically to the proposed State Hospital. Mork Relief Mayor Bergholtz suggested the Board approve and Projects recom.:lei�d the following work projects to the Coinon Council ESTIMATED COST OF WORK PROJECTS FOR BALANCE OF 1932 SUGGESTED FOR APPROVAL OF BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. SANITARY SEWEERS. L.Cliff St. 336' of 10" sewer from end of present main to City line. Connection for State line $800.00 2. Sage Place & Hillard Way. Two short stretches of sewer to fix up existing bad conditions. p926.00 STORM SEWERS 3. Hook Pl. Ext. 375' of 241, sewer to pick up drainage from a gulley 1,250-00 4. Chestnut Street & Floral Ave.,Culverts; To replace and enlarge the culvert near 219 Floral Ave. , damaged in the last flood. Also the culvert, on Chestnut Street that takes the Elan Street storm sever -o Also change right angle turn of this stream at Floral Ave.,to direct flow across Lucas property into Inlet. 21>20.00 5. Stewart Ave., South Auenue to Cascadilla Or; To replace and enlarge existing leaky sewer into which the University has agreed to turn the Creel; in the Cornell property when sane is developed; thus -relieving Ce;.letery ditch & Univ. Ave. 3,5,00-00 407 B. P. W. -2- 11 -23 -32 6. Mitchell St.; State to College - 241, main replacing existing ;,lain which has given trouble since the gas explosion damaged it about 10 years ago- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - $1,300-00 EtZRGENCY Sig ?OiJ ROHOVAL- - - - - - - - - - 3,930-00 Total Zsfimated cost $11327-00 RECAP: Material & Supplies 4,672.00 Contingent costs 150.00 Fore��an,Supervision 7 9.00 Relief wages 73756.00 ~13,32.00 Est. State refund (400 of relief wages $3,102,40 Est. Net cost to City (77% total) 10,224.60 Gross Appro. needed 513,327-00 By Commissioner Sawdon:seconded by Com. Evans: RZSOLVED: That the above projects be and they hereby are approved and recommended to the Common Council for approval and approbriation therefor. Carried. By Commissioner Evans: seconded by Com. Sawdon; RESOLVED: that the Suoerintendent immediately purchase the necessary material for the above projects without formal bids. Unanimously carried and approved. Airport "After further discussion in regard to leasing or establishing regulations for the Airport, the ,matter was finally referred to the 1-- -a,yor with power. Hydrant On recommendation and motion of Comwissioner Cayuga Sawdon, the installation of a hydrant at Hanshaw and Heights Klinewood Roads in accordance with the petition of property owners received at the preceding meeting, was approved and ordered. Giles St. Commissioner Evans reported on the matter of maintain ing the wooden bridge in Giles Street which .utter was referred to him at the preceding meeting, and on his motion the Superintendent was authorized to expend not over $60.00 from the appropriation for bridge maintenance to construct a wooden foot bridge, and the Engineer was requested to make a hap and estimate the cost of improving Giles Street. St, Lights On T.State Street the Gas & stree serve Tyler recommendation and :notion of Commissioner hiller Superintendent was directed to request the Electric Company to install two 100 C.P. overhead t lights on. State St. near the City line to the new homes recently constructed in the Development. Sewage On reconnendation and motion of Can issioner Rumsey Pumps the Engineer was directed to obtain bids for furnishing new pumping equipment for the Sewage Pumping Station at Buffalo & Yeadow Street to replace the present pump which has almost worn out. By Comni.ssi oner Ru:lsey: seconded by Com. Killer: Audit R_ISOLVED: that the audit approves_ by the Finance Co m- mittee be and the same are hereby :approved for payment. Carried On .motion ,meeting adjourned. % City Clerk. � i E I BOARD drLgunIC tOflXS I ,REGULAR :EETING - - DECEMBER 14, 1232 PRESENTA*- Hayor Bergholtz Commi ssi overs-- Sawdon, Whiting,Evans,i::ille/, Herrill 1 1 Attorney--Trepan 1 Engineer--Eust ance 1 Superintendent--Feller Water Supt.--Bishop Asst Eng.--Marble Forester--Baker 1 Finutesof the preceding meeting were duly approved., , C cri ko Water i:r. Crepinko requested the Board to extend the water lain main in Willow Avenue a short distance north of the \....,/ Johnson boat house property ' 10 o that he might connect I a new house he had just built, The Water Superintendent was requested to investigate 1 and report. Horner 1 . Sidewalk I Hr. Horner, of Fall Street requested the Board to maize certain improvements in this street but the question was raised as to the City 's ownership and the City Engineer was requested to investigate and report. Amonia Contract A communication was received .from the National Arlonia Company enclosing 'a proposed contract for furnish- ing City Anhydrous AMonia for the year 1933. By Commissioner Sawdon: seeondod by Com. _tiller: RESOLVED: that the contract be accepted and the Mayor and Clerk authorized to execute the same. Carried ; Tuberculosi -' Hospital The agreement in final form as approved by the City Agreement Attorney and Attorney General forfurnishing a waer Water supply to the Hermann H. Biggs L e:lorial Hospital was' presented for consideration. .! By ComAssioner Sawdon:seconded by Com. hiller; RESOLVED:' that the 1"Agree :.ient for Furnishing a Water Supply to the Hermann H. Biggs Hospital" as submitted in final form' be and the same hereby is approved and the Mayor be authorized to execute the same on' behalf of the ii II� City and the City Clerk attest, and affix the Corporate Seal., L.V.R.R. Co Carried Agreement I L By Co.a i ssi one r Merrill: seconded by Com. Evans: (" I' RESOL !ED: that the agreement with the L.V,R.R. Co. , for replacing a sanitary sewer main with one of ,a larger '' size in the vicinity of 'Jest Court Street near the Inlet be and the same hereby i s approved and the i::�,yor I and Clerk authorized to execute the same. ! Carried Cornell Univ. I . The Attorney submitted deeds to consulate the 1 agreement between the City and"University by transferring 1 property in colLlectibn with the relocation of the Biological Field Station. 1 By Commissioner 1:1ller: seconded by Con. Evans;, A I RESOLVED: that the :.Layor and Clerk be authorized 1 to execute these deeds. Taughannock Carried. Boulevard \... / R.R. Engineer Eustalce reborted that he had received Crossing notice that the Lehigh would soon start a survey in connection with the proposed elimination of the Taughannock Boulevard grade crossing and that the Public Service Coa:_iission would hold another hearing to final- ly. decide if and how such elimination shall be ae6onpli shed. Terrace Place Co_r ii ssioner Evans, reporting for the Highway Com- mittee, statedthat in their opinion a 14 foot roadway for Terrace Place would destroy more property than such .width would warrant and recommended that if any is:.prove ` _�e_Zt were undertaken the roadway be only 10 feet 1 ., questioning however the advisability of the City SOI i _717 rrin�', `n' n.,lv i ,>'nvC�'..,nlyi... l 409 Water Depart- -.:.: ent Report Bills Uncollect- ible. the following :lorIiing. Co. -I :.i ssioi.�er Sati-rdo_i stated that he had bee: .carried out a_Zd co.pleted in manner wad that the addition, -,1 source be of great advantage to t -Jc City as Village of C_Ayuga Heights. thought this job a very co. -.end?ble of supply would -ell as-,.the Co;- _:i ssi. oner Saliydon st at :;dthat " he was rc: dy to re- port for the Special Co:,.ittce appoi:ited to Investi- gate and reco:; :end cl ang's i;.z the Ad i=_iistration of the iate.r. Depart:ient, 'but that he dee.ied it advis- able to such re? ort so. e other tide in executive soscion. The Clerk reported that both he and the City ."ttor_zey had been .unable to collect ::,any old' °iiscella- neous accounts that hAd boo �z standing open ' on the books for ::,any years' and reco m:zended that those on the lisU sub:�itted, totaling z,;4, 943.36 b expunged. By Co:a--Ussioner Sawdon: seco_.-ided by. Con. 'whiting: RESOLVED: that the reco.:i::ie_zdation of the Clerk and Attorney be approved and the :iiscellaneous accounts specified in the su::1 of ;4, 943.36 be and the sane hereby are expunged, as uncollectible. Carried. Audit _ By Co- ,'I:.�issioner jlhi.ting :sc'co:zded by•Co:;. Icrrill: R7SOLi%D:that the btlfi ^nTirttcrl afd +audited tI"ze:: FinnCe Co;� °ittee be and the sa.e hereby are approved for pay;,.ient: _ Carried. On - �otion ::Zeeting adjourned. City Clerk B. P . t7 . -2- 12-14-32. The :.iatte r wal s discussed at so;1e length and it was fi_izll agreed that t-ho nro_nerty o,-mwrs ::lust first put t'ic street in proncr condition ai1d tc -_ador the City groper deeds, bofore the City could, consider tal:in€; !"lc st re et over ora :i a_ly i::lprovc lent s. Gileb StToet Rcporti_1g further Co,::,. :issioner .vans statcdth tt the i ,-Drove :cit of Giles Street had been found to be very c. -m nsive. and the idea had b,-'eri dro?r�.ede ri�.ncoc?: Street A reousst 'vas receivIed fro.' L.B. Townse_Zd, local ter ::l,.�na�,er for the Gulf Oil Co::.ipany to extend the e=ster I•,^7_:z westerly in Hancock,, Street about 432 feet..isi order to rrovide the sanitary facilities which had been ordered for the Corygany's gasoline storage pro)erties. On :::otion of Co;:i_.iissioner Sati°adon the Sunorintcr_dent T-;as �ut:_ori zed to ::1a'_ce such extension as a 1,70r11 relief project. 0aYTu ma Heights Water Superintende:lt Bishop reported that the zeta I"; ater Cayug , Heights standpipe had bee <z co_.pleted and that Tank he expected to tur;a'`�atter into it for. the fi-. ti::ie Water Depart- -.:.: ent Report Bills Uncollect- ible. the following :lorIiing. Co. -I :.i ssioi.�er Sati-rdo_i stated that he had bee: .carried out a_Zd co.pleted in manner wad that the addition, -,1 source be of great advantage to t -Jc City as Village of C_Ayuga Heights. thought this job a very co. -.end?ble of supply would -ell as-,.the Co;- _:i ssi. oner Saliydon st at :;dthat " he was rc: dy to re- port for the Special Co:,.ittce appoi:ited to Investi- gate and reco:; :end cl ang's i;.z the Ad i=_iistration of the iate.r. Depart:ient, 'but that he dee.ied it advis- able to such re? ort so. e other tide in executive soscion. The Clerk reported that both he and the City ."ttor_zey had been .unable to collect ::,any old' °iiscella- neous accounts that hAd boo �z standing open ' on the books for ::,any years' and reco m:zended that those on the lisU sub:�itted, totaling z,;4, 943.36 b expunged. By Co:a--Ussioner Sawdon: seco_.-ided by. Con. 'whiting: RESOLVED: that the reco.:i::ie_zdation of the Clerk and Attorney be approved and the :iiscellaneous accounts specified in the su::1 of ;4, 943.36 be and the sane hereby are expunged, as uncollectible. Carried. Audit _ By Co- ,'I:.�issioner jlhi.ting :sc'co:zded by•Co:;. Icrrill: R7SOLi%D:that the btlfi ^nTirttcrl afd +audited tI"ze:: FinnCe Co;� °ittee be and the sa.e hereby are approved for pay;,.ient: _ Carried. On - �otion ::Zeeting adjourned. City Clerk 410 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS. REGULAR IME T I Ti _ - - - - - _ +DECE_iBER_28, PRESENT--- -Uayor Herman Bergholt z C omi:ii s si oner s -- Saw don, Whiting, Evans, 11iller, Ruimsey, ?ierrill. Attorney-- Treman Engine er-- Eustance slat e r Supt - -Bi shop Asst. Eng.-- i:iarble Superintendent -- Feller Forester - -Baker ilinutes of the preceding meeting duly approved. Work Relief Superintendent Feller reported that the last Program Work Program laid out and authorized by the Board would be completed within ten days. At the Engineers suggestion he recommended extending the 31itchell Street stonr,i sewer, already authorized as a work relief project ; estimating the cost of Wch extension at ;`500.00. The suggestion was referred to the Co..LSittee with power. Fire Insurance Reporting further, the Superintendent stated that he had reduced and eliminated some unnecessary fire insurance on the trucks and equipment and asked for approval. The matter was referred to the Finance Co7rniittee with power. W. Fall St. The Engineer reported that he could not find where the City had any title to hest Fall Street and that the title was apparently still in Herman Bergholt z. The mayor agreed to deed such property to the City without consideration. Tuberculosis Hospital Reporting further, Engineer Zustance stated that Bids ''r. Gibb had advised him that the bids for the State Tuberculosis Hospital would be opened about Jan.16th. ��itchell Street Coi-n:. Evans reported that ':r. Egbert had Egbert refused to pay the bill for damage to his electric conduit, previously considered and asked upon by the Board. By Com:- :d ssi over Rumsey: seconded by Com. 7-hiting: RESOLVED: that the City pay the bill in the amount of w11.25. Carried. Dryden Road Co,:m_lissioner Evans reco-_r.iended that the request of Willia:s Layton to change the curbing in front of his property at 7f208 Dryden Road at his expense be ap -orov- ed. On riotion the request eras granted on condition that the work be done under the direction of the Superintendent or Engineer and at -:r. Layton's expense. 17illow Ave. Water Eaten- 0o;_i:lissioner Sacwdon reported that the hater Sunerin- siolh. te_hdent can see no reason for the City extending the nai:� in Z'illor Avenue as requested by :r. Crepinko but that he be given pen,:mission to con -- ect a service pipe at his expense to the existing It ras so agreed. Wat e She d Property Forester 3a1:er reported t11tt 50 acres of land next to the Cornell University 600 acres on the City water shed could be bought for $200. The 3oard considered the location and details as shoi -ii on a _ ap sublitted and the matter was referred to the Ciatcr Com..iittee for investigation.