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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1933412 BOARD OF_PUBLI C WqQ REGULAR i :EJT I iiG -' JA KUARY 11. 1931 P R�SEidT-- i:ayor Herman Bergholt z Commissioners-- i'Thiting, lvans,Ei.11er, Rumsey, i_errill,Allen Attorney-- Treman Forester- -Baker Superintendent--Feller dater Supt. -- Bishop ngi nee r - -rust ance Asst. Engr.-- Karble Allen, Fay Mayor Bergholt z and ,:e:ilbers of the Board Coi- ;raissioner cordially welcomed Commissioner Fay E. Allen rfo took his seat as the nearly appointed ComAissioner to succeed Will A. Sawdon Those term expire Minutes Hinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Standing The Hayor announced the appointment of the Committees following Standing Co nittees for the year 1933: WATER Whiting Allen Miller HIGHi AYS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS Evans Th.iting Ramsey STREET LIGHTING AND GARBAGE, Miller Evans Zerrill PUBLIC BLDGS. AND SAirIMAHY SEiiERS Runsey Allen .vans CREEKS ArD BRIDGES Allen Ramsey Evans FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Merrill Uhiting ':filler Horner,Hr A cation from :fir. 7. Horner,#211 '.Fall Fall St. Street with reference to the construction of the storm sever in this street without, he claimed, securing proper right— of- -way, ?asreferred to the City Attorney. Oil The usual annual quantity and discount gurantee Contract contract for furnishing lubricatin; oil was received and on motion of Con :issioner Rumsey the nayor and Clerk were authorized to sign in behalf of the City. Seneca The Clerk was directed to accept the annual Street rental check of $12.00 from the Seneca Street Garage Garage in accordance with their agreement and license to maintain an overhead sidewalk gasoline service pump. Tax Sale The Clerk reported that the Co:__Aon Council passed Properties a resolution at their veetinZ of Deceqber 7th re- questing the Board of Public 7orbs to establish a definite policy with respect to the various proper- ties acquired each year by the City as a result of tax sale. The Natter was referred to the Public BuildinEs Co,_ Vttee for study and report. Floral Ave. Engineer Eustance reported that it had been Grading found necessary to change the alignment of Floral Avenue in front of the Novi dor and VanOrder propor- ties. He agreed to file a revised Alga sho7ing such change, for the approval of the 3oard. 41 B. P.17. •-2-- 1- 11 --33. Work Superintendent Feller sub::iitted a list of 77ork Relief projects totalling $9,600 that had been approved Projects and the necessary funds appropriated by the Co,r_1on Council January 4th which action had been taken, he explained, because of their- meeting prior to that of the Boards and further that he had obtained approval from most of the members of the Board so that this i:.iportant Relief 17ork could be started without delay. By Com:.iissioner %vans:seconded by Com- Rzuasey: RSOLVBD: that the action of the Superintendent be ratified and the ;7ork projects approved by the Council be and the sane hereby are approved and authorized. Carried. Summit In accordance with the recora:aendation of the Avenue Superintendent, the Board authorized a fence or barrier constructed at the dnald end of Summit Ave; Spring Lane also a street sign for Spring Lane. The Superintend- ent also agreed to properly adjust the street sign at Willard 'Cray. Water Dept. 11r. Bishop, Superintendent of the :later Depart — Annual meat submitted his annual Report for that Department Report which was received and ordered filed. Audit By Commissioner .�hiting: seconded by Co-m. Biller: RSOLVSD: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Comnittee .be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned.. City Clerk 41-4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR ifELTING^ - _ - r - - J_AINUARY 25L 1931. PRESENT - -Mayor Bergholt z C onmi s si oner s -- Whiting, Rum s ey, Miller, Evans - Allen Alder.-man--Causer Forester - -Baker Engine er--Eust ance Superintendent -- Feller Asst. Engr. --- "rdarbl e Water Supt. -- Bishop Attorney-- Treman Minutes of the preceding meeting duly approved. Work The Mayor reported that with the cooperation of Projects the Superintendent and Ur. VanBlarcora he had re- duced the original Stork Relief Program for the State College grounds to about $50..000 by omitting undesirable projects. On this basis, he pointed out, the City would be able to furnish this amount in relief wages to its unemployed without any expenditure. for materials, e u3praent, overhead etc., at an expense of only about 's 20, 000 because the State had agreed to furnish % of the labor cost or about M.000. He estimated that this a: fount of work relief should relieve the Charity Department to the extent of ;30, 000' to v 1 000. He also ex- plained that one of the relief projects was the construction of an intercepting sewer diagonally across the Carpus which would materially benefit the City sewer system by diverting a large a-aount of ser.►age from the overloaded main on East State street to the University Avenue sewer and thence through the newly constructed sewer from Lake St. The Mayor asked the Board to approve and recon lend the prograri to the Conmon Council. Except for Cori:lissioner Evans the discussion of the proposal was favorable, with the understanding that the con- struction of the intercepting sewer ;rust be under the control, supervision and approval of the City Sewer Inspector. On this basis, Cozra- i ssi oner Rizisey MOVED: that the proposal be approved and recoizmaended to the Connion Council for the appropriation of necessary funds. The Notion was seconded by Cora viller and carried 4 to 1; Corr :iissioner .issioner �• I Evans voting NO. T.B. The mayor reported that Dr. Plunkett had assured State his that the Contractor would rlo doubt cooperate Hospital with hir_i, as he had suggested, 4�.e taking unemployed and needy persons from Ithaca and vicinity to work on the new State Hospital. T,rorris Attorney Treman reported that the necessary legal Avenue steps had been about cocipleted which gives the City title to the various parcels of property on 1:orris Avenue for °lerly owned by J.J. Dillon and note held by the City as a result of tax sale procedure and quit claim deed received from :.r. Dillons only heir. Co :1lissioner Rwlsey :1-OVED, that Cors-:lissioner Allen, Attorney Treman, Engineer Eustance and Superintendent Feller look= these properties over and report to the Conlon Council the cost of repair - ing the same for use of the `. elfare Department. Da.iage Claim Attorney Treman reported that Edgar Shepard of Short svill e N.Y.) had filed a da sage clai:_i in the amount of 1,000 aledging negligence on the mart of the City and da,::lage to that amount, when he feel in a coal hole in the sidewalk in front of the property of 7..7alter F. Lar?:in on Stewart Avenue. 415 B. P. * -2-- I -- 25-1933 On notion of Caiiissioner Rumsey the Board recam fended to the Canooz Council that the clam be rejected. Reporting further the Attorney stated that three damage actions against the City were to be heard next creek in Supreme Court i.e. Hr. & Hrs. Harshall and Hr. Updike. Also that the gas rate hearing was to be resumed next Thursday. Work Superintendent Feller reported that it had been Relief found undesirable to construct the South Headow Street storm sewer as proposed in the last list of wort: projects approved,which totaled 09,600 and beacuse of this and other economies there would be 04, 600 left when all other projects were finally completed. He therefore suggested that the following three projects be approved, all of which he stated could be complet- ad before the end of the period; Fobruary 1st: 1. Storm Sewer Ext. , E. State St near City line $110. 2. " " " Univ.Ave.,East of Stewart 1 O 30 " " at Edgemore Lane &?hest Ave. 356 By Cunnissioner Evans: seconded by Com.RuDsey: RESOLVED: that these projects be approved and the Superintendent directed to proceed with this marl; immediately. Carried Assessm ants Engineer Eustance reported that the a.ssess_lents for curb and gutter constructed last year were ready for inspection. The COA :itt ce agreed to go over these as se s spent s next we eh, Water Co "issioner Whiting reported that he had read Dept, Raport with considerable interest the report of Hr. Bishop on the operation and i_.iprov anent s of the dater system, for the past year and co:T_iended ;:r. BisZop for the excellent report as well as the fact that we are now filtering 22J less crater than we did 10 years ago; showing that good 7ork had been accomplished in promptly and efficiently tali_zg care of leaks. Stewart Co::l.- issioner Runsey stated that in view of the Park satisfactory record made by 7r. Stafford as concessionaire at Steuart PAri, that the Natter of con ti.nuing hip for this year, on perhaps a little differ_ - ent basis, should be considered, and he ROVED that Forester Baker, the layor, the Cler! and the Grounds Co.r iittee meet with Ht. Stafford and discuss plans for this year. The :notion was seconder. by Co_i :ission - er Evans and carried. Street At the suggestion of Aldornan Causer the Lighting Signs Committee agreed to investigate the desirability of placing electrically illu_zinated welcome signs at the City limits on the main highrays. Audit By Con issioner Runsey; seconded by Co :. kiting: RESOLV3Q that the bills audited and approv- ed by the Finance Can Ittee be and the sane are hereby apnr ovo d for payment. Carried. On motion Aeeti,ng adjourned. City Cler'��'0 41G BOARD OF- PUBLIC 1 :"rORI:S REGULAR 1_`ZETING _ - - - - FEBRUARY _�i 193-3- PRESENT-- Herman Bergholt z, :.iayor Co__T ..i ssioners -- Evans, I :ii11er,Rimsey, Allen Superi-nt endent -- Feller Attorney-- Treman Engineer-- Eustmice Asst. Engr-- 1,7arble Forester - -Baker 71a.t e r Supt.—Bishop 11inutes of the preceding Meeting duly approved. Truziansburg Road A co:aiunication was received from Geo. 7i. Sharp, Develop- requesting a permit to build a serer Main to furnish ;•gent. set:;fer service to a Building Development outside the City li :nit s on the Trimansburg Road so that he .Night connect the sane rith the City sevaer -main at the City line in Cliff Street. The request was referred to the Planni-ng Co.m- mi s si on for re corgi endat ion a nd report. St ewart Park Per. Colosabo Callistri reouested the Board to con - Concess- sider him for the Stewart Park concessions. It via,s ion advised that this _latter had been referred to the Public Buildings Co-_r.iittee and he was requested to take the Matter up with then. Da:lage Clain Attorney Trepan reported that the Updike and Hlarshall daziage actions had all been put over the present term of Court. Water Tank The -matter of disposing of the old horse drawn " water tw-ik was referred with power to the 1.11ayor and superintendent to sell the sale for not less than $100. Partitions The Natter of constructing partitions in the Library ielfare Depart1ent office in the Library Building Bldg., was referred Nvith power to the Public Building Co :.T,-.littee. Stewart Avenue The ;latter of :iaking major repairs to the Fall Bridge Creek bridge at Steivart Avenue teas referred to the Col:_littee on Creeks & Bridges for investigation and report. Assess-lents Engineer Eustance filed a schedule of Assessnents Approved and accompanying Maps for curb and gutter constructed i_z 1932 and Co°1_zissioner Evans reported that the same had been carefully reviez�ed by the Cori- .,ittee and they recom::.ended their afaproval. By Commissioner Ru:_isey: seconded by Co::. Evans: RESOLVED: that the :aps a-nd Schedule of Assess- :me-Its for curb and gutter in the follovring nailed streets be and the sa._1e are hereby approved and further, RESOLVED:that a Public Hearing thereon be held before this Bot­,.rd at its regular .-.ieetinc, April 12,1933, at 7:30 P -1- : Barton Place,Fall Cree?c Drive, Highland Avenue, Colu:lbia Street,Fifth Street,l :eadoi� Street, Elm Street, Foart'!'. St_eet, "itchell Street -, Fair Street, Hancoc _ Street and So. Titus Ave., Carried. Deitt Ave. Bridge. Ca-_l.:issioner Allen stated that it had been reported to hi;.i that the De,',itt Avenue bridge over Cascadilla was rusting and badly in need of paint. The :: aater was referred to a Co-_l :iittee acid Superi_,tondent for investigation. 417 B. P. IV. --2— 2 -8 -33. Audit By Co:.i:-iissioner Eliller: seconded by Co;:1.Ru:_2sey: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and ap -)roved by the Finance Co:_ iittee be and the sa -ie are hereby approved for pay:ient. Carried 2:':orri s Avenue Co:s;issioner Allen reported that it would cost about $225 for building :Material only to repair each of the houses on Morris Avenue note owned by the City. After a general discussion it was agreed that the total cost would probably reach $500, and on :Notion of Co:M ii ssi one r Evans the Co :mion Council was requested to anDropriate tiP500 to fix up one of these houses as an experiment; to see what it would cost to repair and maintain these properties for the use of the City 7,elfare Depart:aent. On :Notion meetiAg adjourned. City Clerk 418 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS RErULR iBFTIi1G _.ARCH 9,_1 .233 P.:'SF,?T-- Her_:1an 3ergholt z, s,'ayor Co_:r ii ssioners -- Evans, AllerLR,u:_isey,?7hiting, t-;iller Superintendent -- Feller Jngineer -- Eustance i:rat er Supt--Bishop Forester -- Baler Asst. -_1gr. . -- :arbl e Aldermen-- Lotye, Causer. J7 ,r OIL /4& , _ 2 1 w, w1$ :,inutes of the precedi-.zg _leeting ZTere duly an. -)roves; Eastwood F. L. Tyler A recuest for extension of sever and water service to Easti-mod subdivision o_z East State Street hear tire Cite line, ryas received from I:r. F . L. Tyler and a =ter same discussion 17as referred to the respective Co_:= .,ittees. "Orris Avenue The Clerk reported that the Council had refused to Property appropriate 4r500 for the repair of one of the ::orris Avenue properties as an experi_-_lent in relieving :7elfa.re Department rentals, as requested by the 3oard at its preceding __leeting . Reporting _further, he stated that _:rs. Agnes Leonard- who has been living With her fanily in one of these properties, - ,x208-1, Third Street, desires to re.,lain and is willing to nay 4r8. 00 per °.lonth and improve the property if a;reeable to the 3oard. The Clerk was authorized to •a.cce -ot „rs. Leonard's propo- sition. Parking Area The Natter of adjusting the rent to be paid by the Restaurant lessee of the Parking Area Restaurant was deferred until a later date, in order to further observe conditions. ;7arren,J.F. Tree At the recuest of Dr. John F. 17arren, the City Forester was authorized to remove a large tree interfering witii his driveimy at ; 423 i?. Cayuga Street and distribute the wood to the unemployed. Bridge Stewart Superi-ntendent Feller culled attention to the Avenue dangerous condition of the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creel: stating that he ,•-as fearful t'_iat some heavy truck would disregard ti-ie warning sign and break through. I ?e stated the Co--- rlittee had rZone over t,_e ; aatter a_zd that it require an exi:)enditure of about $10,000 to properly replace the super structure or Ilse an inadequate -re -pair of the deck which would still require kiw!L,* the load to 5 tons. By Co_ -.issioner Allen: seconded by 00717. Ru:llsey: RESOLVED: that the 3oard of Public 77orks recuest t�,ie Co ---:on Council for a.i of ;„"10,000 to re � air replace the su per structure of this _ bridge. Carried. In the ::1ean tire, the Su-oerintendent was author- ized to advertise for bids so th.�.t the cost of the repairs would be definitely lmown. - shappe Engineer Eustance reported for the Planning Cora- George mission that they disapproved granting Ili. Sharpers Develop— application for penmissio-:: to run a sewer main across lent his development beyond the City line along the Trulansburg Road, for the reason that it �7as too indefinite and should specify the size of streets and exact location of proposed :.rains. The matter i -as referred to the Engineer -arid Se_7er Co:.1:i.ttee to advise 'r. Sharpe that such require_�_Ients would have to be :let before peri:lission , ould be B.P."v. -2- 3 -8 -33. granted to connect to the Ciit7., serer. Fish On the reco::i endaticn of Co-, issioner 1,7hiti_ng the Ladders Superi_ -Ite-.,.de_�t was authorized to construct a fish ladder at ;;he shall silt dap. Changes of The :::latter of :_la'a.i_z� cho._zges i_i the Cler "Is office Cler':_Is to furnish ;getter acco::lodatio_is for the Cler'_: and Of i`ice Assessor ere a:r -)roved and refe=ec,_ to the Buildi_Zg Co.laittee, Su-oeri-_zte:,dent a.1d 01e: wit,: -o ei. Buffalo At the suU--;estion of Co ; iss�_oner Street Engineer was authorized to advertise Station furnishi_ -g new purping erui,,x:1e:_,t for iu_ps :.eadow Street sewer ejector station, that all c�,.ota,tio�zs received and the be sub:-.li.t ted 7ith reco °i ;e_,Ldatio_z to for bids for the Buffalo - �7i-ci: the thought plals could then the Co:-:on Cou_Zcil 4.19 Seger The Board co:.zsidered and discussed the proi-)osed new Rej,ations rizles, regulations and specifications for the^ construc- tio-n of sanitary sewers con_zecti_�g to the se-:-erage system of the City of Ithaca. By Co:n_�issioner Ru:isey: seconded by Co::1. ,Allen: RESOLVED: that the said specifications be and the sae hereby are approved and adopted. Carried Audit By Co,:m.1is-ioner biting: seconded by Co-.-.1. ,RIrlsey: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Co:,1.-. ittee be and the sae are hereby ap -)roved for pay-,lent. Carried ? water By Co,-:1:^issioner 7hiting: seco-ide(� by Co:_Z. :tiller: Bills RESOLVED: that in view of the Ban'_: f-Ioliday the City ChD .-:lberlain be and he hereby is aut Cori zed to extend t:,.e discount period on t -le current water bills fro-. -�::ar ch 15th to Zar ch 31st. Carried. On ::lotion the -- sleeting adjourned to reconvene at 2 P.: :. , : :onday, ':arch 13th for the purpose of review- ing the budget for the current year. /, City C1eri ". 420 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS REGULAR ::ARCH 22, 1933 PRESEi,1T-- :�ayor Bcr holt z Co-�2_:i ssio; zers-- Z�iti ;z�,Eva?ZS,::iller, Ruj-.1sey,iierrill, Allen. Attorney-- Tre:lan Supe ri _Z-c endent - -Fell er Engi lie er- Eustance Asst. �Digr -- :arble Fore st or--Baker Tat o r Dcpart:.icnt - -Gco. C: �rne:1t ci Iiinutos of the preccdi_ig ;ieeting daly approved. Bri dge The `. ayor announce Bids business the opcninn, o fur;hishi;lg structural Ff"ll Creek at Ste'r rt pu :,iping cauip :nont for Lift Statio;l. d as a snccial order of f bids as 'advertised for steal for Bridge ;W13 over Avenue, and for furni sni_zg tho Buffalo- ::eadot; Sei -Tac Erect 1,751. (,-,930.27 in 3,328- - f.o.b.Bridge (6n 1.,725-) Both 4, 670. 10 days) 7,449. site. By Co :: .i ssioncr Ri isey: seconded by Co:... Evans: RESOLVED: that the Bridge bids be referred to the Bridge Co :a U-tee for reco:::.-endation. 0a.rri e d. By Co: .issionor i:Tlhiting :socond.;d by Co° .Ru: -isey: R.ESOLVE'D that the PU:.ap bids be referred to the Sanitary Sec er Co °�-ittee for rI. .:.r endatio-n. Carried. Sulphate of The Cler :_ read a co :a.Iunic tiOil fro::: the Ge_icral Alu-iina Ci7e :-_.licpl Co:.:pany in which they annou;lce a reduction in the price of sulphate o:i al-L: i;la to $1.15 per hu:ldre:d nou-nds ef=ective ::ar.17,1933. The Cleric read a co :i::unicatior_ fro:_; the Ithaca Trust 007Ta;hy re uestin" tho 3o�.rd to ea_zcel a Z a,tc= 'gill of $7.16 against the property L,t -,,425 �''yckofi Ro,',A t'_he bill havi._Zg boen incurred by a, foraer owner, -and the Trust Co: :n mhy hcvi_-i tal,e_h the pro -party by foreclosure. The ::.i ttcr 1,ras referred to i,:ie ';;:ter Ca-_.:ittee for reco:-:.:cazd_atio_Z. Park St. The Clem: road a co : _u;lication fro'.:-: ':rs. I,ittie S�;t:_;p land Berry, ,1102 Par'L- Strtiet co :.;p1: ,inilZg of tho stagna_it 'later o_, the cast si do of he--,- nroperty. The Su,ieri .,te_ident rc;)ortcd thr-tt the lot: ground referred to by :_rs. Berry Was a, 11at��.ra�1 s.,a ::p. The atte_ _7as referred to talc Highway Co:.:..ittec. Hill Vi OW The :;attcr of i:.�proving the condition of Hill Pl.c,ce Vice: Place, as reported by Aldi' _i, C ^:'pbcll t_rou�;. -j Co_z_issioner Evn;1s, was referred to the �. t Suncrin�c-,�de_i�. Steel A:_:eri can Bri dgeco. 3, 0 "'7. Dell Const. Co. 3,029• Leonard Hi seal 1, 700 Heughes Co. 3 F21• Lackawanna Steel 3', 050. ': :cClinti c--.:a.rshal 3,131. R. S.I :c: a1 -1nus Co. 2)945- Senoca En;. Co. 3 • 11 11 It 4; ?95• Pimp Eco:1o:_1y Pup Co. 2,378- Bids Fairbanks- i:orse 1,900. ?'orris ".'achine Wks 1, 592. Yoe :sans Co. 1,372. Erect 1,751. (,-,930.27 in 3,328- - f.o.b.Bridge (6n 1.,725-) Both 4, 670. 10 days) 7,449. site. By Co :: .i ssioncr Ri isey: seconded by Co:... Evans: RESOLVED: that the Bridge bids be referred to the Bridge Co :a U-tee for reco:::.-endation. 0a.rri e d. By Co: .issionor i:Tlhiting :socond.;d by Co° .Ru: -isey: R.ESOLVE'D that the PU:.ap bids be referred to the Sanitary Sec er Co °�-ittee for rI. .:.r endatio-n. Carried. Sulphate of The Cler :_ read a co :a.Iunic tiOil fro::: the Ge_icral Alu-iina Ci7e :-_.licpl Co:.:pany in which they annou;lce a reduction in the price of sulphate o:i al-L: i;la to $1.15 per hu:ldre:d nou-nds ef=ective ::ar.17,1933. The Cleric read a co :i::unicatior_ fro:_; the Ithaca Trust 007Ta;hy re uestin" tho 3o�.rd to ea_zcel a Z a,tc= 'gill of $7.16 against the property L,t -,,425 �''yckofi Ro,',A t'_he bill havi._Zg boen incurred by a, foraer owner, -and the Trust Co: :n mhy hcvi_-i tal,e_h the pro -party by foreclosure. The ::.i ttcr 1,ras referred to i,:ie ';;:ter Ca-_.:ittee for reco:-:.:cazd_atio_Z. Park St. The Clem: road a co : _u;lication fro'.:-: ':rs. I,ittie S�;t:_;p land Berry, ,1102 Par'L- Strtiet co :.;p1: ,inilZg of tho stagna_it 'later o_, the cast si do of he--,- nroperty. The Su,ieri .,te_ident rc;)ortcd thr-tt the lot: ground referred to by :_rs. Berry Was a, 11at��.ra�1 s.,a ::p. The atte_ _7as referred to talc Highway Co:.:..ittec. Hill Vi OW The :;attcr of i:.�proving the condition of Hill Pl.c,ce Vice: Place, as reported by Aldi' _i, C ^:'pbcll t_rou�;. -j Co_z_issioner Evn;1s, was referred to the �. t Suncrin�c-,�de_i�. -f21 On :otion meeting adjourned. City Clerk. B. P. W. _?_ 3 ~2? -33, Eastwood Co:.i •issionor : 7hiting reported that he had F.L.Tyler inuestigatod the request filed at the preceding mooting by Ti. Tyler and he recon vended and moved that the extension of service be authorized to the first house only. The motion "as seconded and carried. Water vain Comp issioner whiting rocov ionded that tho dead Dead Ends ends in the water waias at King and Tiogq Streets and at Toopkins and auburn Stscots be eliminated by the construction, respectively, of about 150 feot-_of main at $325 and 200 foot at ,.about 1400. It �7as suggested that this York be done as ?ork Rolief project and it 7is aZrecd to await the receipt of prices on piper before replacing reserve stocks. Kline Rd. At the suggestion of Co:_;:__is ioncr Ru_isey, the Syphon extension of the ?Hine Road sanitary sor:or syphon for about 200 foot wns authorizcd as a work relief project. Volley Rd. The extension by the City at 7r. Yo7nan's exnense, Sanitary of sanitary seder to acco_ odate tro low, lots on Sever Valley Road was authorized. By Commissioner Thitin : seconded by Corn. Ru_iscy: Audit RESOLVED: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Co_r-.iittee be and the same are hereby a nrovod for payment. carried. itiater By Coa ni ssioner .Whiting: seconded by Con—Rumsey: Budget RESOLVED: that the 1933 3udget for the Water Depart-ie_ht as submitted and filed in detail with the City Clerh in the total sun of $ 127,300-00 be and the same is hereby approved. General By Com ni ssi over RUMsey: seco_ded by Con. Whiting: BudCat RESOLVED: that the 1933 Tax Budget for general care, Operation and :laintena,nco of the various offices and depart:.:i"nts udder the control and jurisdiction of the Board be and the siaAs is hereby aT)Provcd as filed with the City Clerk in the total su_: of 1 160,110.00 and that the Co=on Council be requested to approve tho some and appropriate 160,110. for the uses of the 30wrd for the purposes above specified. Carried. On :otion meeting adjourned. City Clerk. CI l OF ITHACA� TEW Yo�,r 22 BOARD OF PUBLIC ,��OR?iS PROCEEDIIAPRIL 122 1 REGULAR ' :EETI_NP P ,SENT-- HeTvan Bergholt z, mayor Cor. mi s si oner s- -iihit in;, Evans, hiller, Ru:_lsey, Zerrill,Allen. Fitt or_1ey-- Tre:lan Superintendent -- Feller Engine er-- Eustaance Asst. " --Marble Forester - -Baker Alderman--Campbell Rep. Water Dept - -Cain. cnt er ninutes of the preceding; meeting were duly approved. Public The = mayor announced as a special order of Hearing business the opening of the Public Hearing as for curb and gutter Assess- advertised on the assess_.1e_Zts by the Board at their meats. construction A were approved regular meeting February 8, 1933. No persons appeared with any definite complaints and the Hayor therefore declared the Hearing closed. By Connissioner Evans: seconded by Cori. Herrill: Assessments WHEREAS, the Board of Public Torks duly for and gutter construction Confirmed. levied assessments curb on Febuary 8, 1933 and, WHEREAS, the Public Hearing has been duly advertised and 'field thereon and an opportunity afforded any one to be heard and have their assess - ment adjusted or corrected as justice required and, WHEREAS, the Board through its Committee has considered and _.lade such adj ustne:nt s which are hereby in all_. respects approved, now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessments as finally adjusted aAd the schedule thereof filed with the City Clerk, are hereby each and all approved and confirmed and said schedule of assess— cents is hereby ordered transmitted to the Caanon Council with the re coi e ndat ion that the Council confirm and levy the assessments as respectively setforth in said schedule. Ayes--6 Nays--O Carried and Approved. Aerial jf,r. C.S. Robinson submitted s mall aerial Iatis photographs and discussed his proposal to nahe a detail aerial survey of the City to scale. By Co:inissioner Rulsev seconded by Com. Allen: RISOLVED: that the Board of Public 7orks re- quest the Con, noon Council to purchase the caps if there is any money av?ila��le. Carried. Giles St. Sanitary On motion of Co_ Aissiozer Ru:.sey, Mr. Barron's Sower request for an extension of 180 feet of sanitary his property On Giles Street sewer to accozodate was approved and authorized as a project- The :ratter of tiling; tho ditch in front of his property was referred to the Higt ay Comnittee for report. ;'_utual :u• James Daly, of JaAos Daly, Inc., addressed Insurance the Board on the soundness of and saving effected by insuring at least part of the City buildings in a strong mutual fire insurance co_,aany and request- ed the Attorney—to give his opinion as to the legality of insuring in a `,utual Co:- ipany. Attorney Tre._an stinted that there upoeared to be no legal objection to insuring in :_,utual Compartes that were approved by the State Superintendent of Insurance. :after some discussion the ::latter was referred to tho Fi_1?.._.nce Committee. Road At the suggestion of the Superi_itendent he -as Oil authorized to advertise for bads for furnishing 50,000 gnllons pore or le so of road oil for this Season. 423 B. P:?7. -2- 4 -12 -33 Chimney The :_ matter of de:_lolishing the old brick Sewer chimney at the Sewage rvx_mpi ng Station and salvaging Statior. the bricks for other purposes, reco::i:.:e_zded by the Superinte- ndent, was referred to the Building Co:.1:littee with power. o::m_ --lanity At the request of the Superi.ztendent, he was ardens authorized to use the City equip -ment to plough and prepare the ground for the co•.rmnity gardens and charge the expense which was esti:.iated at not to exceed a total of $50.00 to the Public Grou_Zdis account. West Side On motion of Co:m:,lissioner Vyniting, it tvas :roved Playground. seconded and carried that the grading of the west side playgrounds at an estimated cost of X300.00, be under- - ta'_.en as a work project as soon as funds are available. Water 6uperint- eizdent Feller reported that he had received Pipe an exceptionally low quotation on standard grade water pipe for $7-00 per ton under the :market, and reco:-.-,:lended that the Board consider replenishing the Water Depart:~ient stock which was low. After con - sidering the proposal it taas referred to the jester Co::m:_Zittee with Power. Parking The suggestion that the schedule of rates now in Area effect at the City Parking area should be reduced, Rates / was referred to the Co �::iittee on Public Grounds for i nve st i gat i o:i and report. Bridge The Clerk reported that he had filed a request with Stei7art the Coy -,on Council in behalf of the Board for an appro- Avenue priation of ?9,500 to reconstruct the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek; and that the Council with- held action on the request ,pending a statement from the Board as to whether the bride could not be mai_Ztained as it is, at a 5 ton load li:lit, for another year. The Board discussed the ::matter thoroughly. By Co:.i_mi ssioner Ru;;mUey : secoilde d by Con-,ii ssi over .vans: RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Works hereby advises the Council: that in their judgment it is essential that the re-pair and reconstruction of the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek be underta'_,cn this year; -aherefore the Board respectively renews its request for the anpropriatioiz. Carried. Stewart Tine Cler?-� as'_:ed for annrovs.l of the il-i:zutes of the Park Comm Stew%a-art i�ar'_� Co:.l:.ission of •.=:arch 2�th, conies of rhl ich i".mi ssion had been fu-r:nished to each :1e:.lbvr of the Board. ::;iilutes By Co l-_.issio_zer Ru_1sey: seco_�ded by Co :�.� issioiler Eva- -as: RESOLVED: that the said ?.r_i_zut e s including the requests reco_-1__le:idatio_zs t .erei_1 co_ztai_zed, be, a-nd tine s -a:2c are hereby a>> -orove d. Carried. Park St. Renortii zf oil "'rs. Berry's - request that Maas received Swap la_zd at t =1e precedi :ig rlceti_z;, Co: m_ issioner Evans roco_:,: e:�dcc. t t i- ::r. ST rart�aood Would build a cinder walk, the PostOffice could deliver m ^,il, a_zd it i. -ould no doubt ansiaer the purpose for tne presort; and as to tho sw 1 .;py condition of the adj aceizt lands, he stat ad thea7e 17as anoare_ -.tly no obligation or_ the part of the City to correct this situation as it was on priv ^,te property. 4" _ 3 B.P. iii. _ 12 -33 crater At the reco:�r cnda.tion of Com-.- .iissioner 7. "hiting, the Line replacc :.gent of the 1 ='' -ester line -now servi-nz 5 #ouses on So. Titus Avenue, ;y a standard 6" z, at an esti: -rated cost of $8'50, waas authorized as pork Relief project. Uater Bill Reporting on the adjust:_ient of the water bill for ioychoff Ave. the propertq at x425 ' "ycl;off Rd., as press ntcd at the preceding sleeting., Co:.i:_lissioner Miiting -reported that the Co:.i_.iitLUee does not sea the justice of tho request as sub - pitted but recom-::e_ids that one -third co the a-:ount in question or ; 26.06 be waived :aaki_1g the net "V to to Pay the accou-zt in full, X92.46 instead of 5 118. 52. The reco:.i:.ien &ration ims an_ proved and so ordered. Car Coi:I:.iissioner 1�!errill called attention to a resolu- :ileage tion adopted by the Co:l:.lon Council reducing the allowed rate per ;11ile for private car expense fro_: 60 to The :.latter liras carefully discussed by tiic Board;y-.�ho agree that the Council ruling was insufficient and, therefore, unfair to the emDloyecs who were probably saving the City considerable coney by driving their own cars. By Con_.ii ssi oner Iflerrill: seconded by Cori. Rurasey: RESOLVED: that the Finance Co�_.-iittee of the 3oard sleet with the Finance Cosa: itt-ue of the Council to dis- cuss this ;.latter before any action is taken by the Boardbefore further clai..is for car allowances are an -oroved. Carried. Audit By Cor1:_lissioner i:errill: seconded by Cori. Ru::;sey: RESOLVED: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Co:_iittee be and the ,aae are hereby approved for pay:.le:a. Carried. �7ater At the request of the Clem: the following resolution Fund was unani,iously adopted : Loan By Con_Zissioner Ru:lsey: secondecL by Co-i. V;hiting: _authorized RESOLVED: that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to borrow not to exceed P20,000 fro-_: the i:,ater Fund for and to the credit of the City of Ithaca General Fund in anticipation of the collection of cur -^e_,t City taxes. ""On .:_lotion ;.le et ing adj ournc d. �' City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC 17ORKS 4 2 REGULAR KEET I I!'G APRIL 26, 1933 PRESEITT-- Herman Ber ;bolt z, ?,ay or Corl::li ssi oner s--Vlhi ting, Evans, l•�iller, '-Terrill, Allen Attorney-- Tre::aan Engineer-- Eustance Asst. " --`,arble Surat . - -Fell e r Forester -- Balser Water Dept. Rep. -- Carpenter iinutes of the preceding :�eetin duly a-yor ove d. Bids The n�ayor announced as a snecial order of Road business the receipt of bids as a.dvdrtised for Oil furnishing approxir.1ately 50,000 gallons of -road oil. The following; bids were received EUGE tE ;TCGR=VY .069 per gallon 'TORAH •0795 : .... . By Co -a..lissioner Whitin : seconded by Co_.1.'Jerrill: P�ESOLVED: that the award of bids be referred to the Co :i:iittee and Superintendent with power. Carried Biller A petition was received sigrned by all the Street residents on the north side of Tiller Street Curb requesting the City to construct curb and gutter in front of their pre ::lises and agreeing to nay the entire cost thereof i_i order to aeet the Board's reouire ;tents that the street be curbed I efore it 17ould be accepted. By Co.1-_lissioner ;vans: seeondc(f by Cora. Allen: RE30LUD: that this be done as a r. ork project in accordance with the petition of the property o, :rners. Carried. ?uorri s The Clerk reported that the fa:_lily that ra.s Avenue permitted the use of Premises at ; 101 :.orris Ave., Property had failed to pay any rent, and the .latter teas referred to the 3uildin Ca.i-- ;ittee to investibgate and act viti, power. Chimney Due to the absence of CO:L_Ussione-r Rurasey, the Flatter of de ;.soli shing the chi--Alley at the Seger Station was left until the next r:cetin. . State 5t. At the sug- estion of Superi :iteP,dent Feller, he and the City Attorney were authorized to secure nevessary rig�lts- of -j?ay i_z cow -section with the proposed is prove-lent to .. State St. A ?arhing The ::latter of reducing rates at the City Area �ar..il1; Area was left rTith the Co :n- -ittee with power. Hill Co -1.-A ssi over ✓vans sub :•.litt ed a elan esti -lat ed to Vied cost �2, 200 for opc.-lil,y the precibitous west end Mace of Hill Vies. - Place as a City street. 1,To.Aurora St. The request of Dr. ',+arren for pen-lission to Dr.rlarren construct a coal hole and vault under the side+Jall :, Property :,it =, sidet:alk' doors '.7as referred to the Co.lriittee 17it =, nower with the understal,ding that if they a_0-Drovo, the sa:.ie rules and, ro.ulations shall -orevail for this sides -7L o,��nin as apply to the Grad Union store on State street. Dater The :-.latter of furnishi � +rater scrvi.ce to the Servi ce old Cha ;.lpai ,­n shops o_, ty . Buffalo Street at the I;,let was laid on trio tablc for the T)reso.,t. Audit The Audit j -!as app ovcd al-ld ; "leetln adjourned. dt:kezz�� City Clerk 426 6 BOARD OF PUBLIC 17ORKS G REGULAR MEETING MAY 10, 1933 PRESENT-- :iayor Herman Bergholt z Conniii ssioners-- Rutnsey, Merrill, Allen, I.riiller.Whitirg City Attorney-- Tre:man City Zing- .�Zeer-- Eustance Assistant Engr.-- Idarble Fore s c-- ._Baker Superintendent -- Feller Representative Water Dept. -- George Carpenter private By Corm:_fissioner Whiting: seconded by Col. Allen: Street RESOLVED: that the Superintendent improve and maintenance oil privately owned streets for this year only; a ,,� 51 and that he serve notice on all the owners in w�1 such streets that hereafter the City will dis- continue all maintenance on such streets until the sa_rie are properly deeded to and accepted by the City. Carried. Taughannock By Com-._:issioner Rurisey :seconded by Com.ilhiting: Boulevard RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Works hereby Planting requests the Cor_z__Zon Council to appropriate X550.00 or so much thereof as :_lay be necessary from the I.- _lprove:.ient Fund to pay the estimated cost of planting along Ta.ughannock Boulevard near the entrance to the City; the Garden Club having donated sufficient ;_money to pay the cost of the material. Carried. Bridge Reporting on the Bridge bids received at the Bids preceding r?eeting and referred to his Co:_i:_ ^ittee, Cori,li ssi onor Allen roco l:-.iended that the low bids be accepted if it were proper and legal; it having developed that the check accompanying the bid of Leonard Miscall Was not certified to until Itir_u'-c, of the preceding Meeting were duly approved: I�Nathi e son Alkali Wks. On moti )n of Commissioner Whiting the Mayor Chlorine and Clerk were authorized to sign the usual annual renewal of the contract with I,1athieson Alkali Wks. for furnishing liquid chlorine to the 'Water Dept. Renwick Heights By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Co. in Liiller: Hydrant RESOLVED: that the petition and request of the residents of Renwick Heights be approved and the Superintende:at authorized to install a second hydrant at a location to be approved by the Fire Chief and the expense thereof to be billed by the City Chamberlain pro rata on the next two water bills and the annual service charge to be pro rated and collected on the regular water bills. Carried, West The Clerk reported receipt of a Deed from Fall St. Herrman Bergholtz and the Bergholtz-.Realty Co., for the portion of Wiest Fall Street between North Cayuga Street and the Lehigh Valley R.R.. By CoLmissioner Rumsey: seconded by Com,Merrill: RESOLVED: that the Deed.be accepted and filed; and the Board hereby expresses appreciation to the 11ayor for his donation Carried. Ste wart Park By Com:_iissioner Rumsey; seconded by Cora. Allen: minutes RESOLVED: that the Minutes and the recoruaendations contained therein of the meeting of the Stewart Park Commission of April 25th be and the same hereby are approved, and the Superintendent authorized to proceed with the work, making work relief projects of those jobs that are suitable. Carried. private By Corm:_fissioner Whiting: seconded by Col. Allen: Street RESOLVED: that the Superintendent improve and maintenance oil privately owned streets for this year only; a ,,� 51 and that he serve notice on all the owners in w�1 such streets that hereafter the City will dis- continue all maintenance on such streets until the sa_rie are properly deeded to and accepted by the City. Carried. Taughannock By Com-._:issioner Rurisey :seconded by Com.ilhiting: Boulevard RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Works hereby Planting requests the Cor_z__Zon Council to appropriate X550.00 or so much thereof as :_lay be necessary from the I.- _lprove:.ient Fund to pay the estimated cost of planting along Ta.ughannock Boulevard near the entrance to the City; the Garden Club having donated sufficient ;_money to pay the cost of the material. Carried. Bridge Reporting on the Bridge bids received at the Bids preceding r?eeting and referred to his Co:_i:_ ^ittee, Cori,li ssi onor Allen roco l:-.iended that the low bids be accepted if it were proper and legal; it having developed that the check accompanying the bid of Leonard Miscall Was not certified to until 427 B. P. 17. —2— 5-10-1933- the following day, Mr. Hiscall having reported that he was too late on the day of bidding to secure thk, eextifieation at the Bank. After so--.ie discussion it was the sense of the Board thr,.,.; the interests of the City had in no way been j eopardi zed as the bids had not yet been accepted or rejected. By Cori: :.issioner Allen: seconded by Com. Whiting: RESO'L'VED: that the low bids be accepted and the come -acts awarded; for structural steel 'to R. S.r:icI>Rr,nnus Steel Construction Company $2,949.00, for the erection to Leonard %iscall $1,700.00 ; and tho ?: ayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to exe cut a contracts. Carried, The Superintendent reported that about $900.00 worth of-3X6 fir tinbers would be required to replace the deck and he was,therefore, authorized to advertise for bids. Water The Cola: :iissiovers again discussed 1-1r. Tyler's Service application for water service at the Student Transfer Bldg. , on R. Buffalo St., at the Inlet. By Commissioner Merrill: seconded by Con. Allen: RESOLVED: that this .utter be held in abeyance until the Board can be assured of a fair return of such an invest ;-sent. Carried. Standpipes Commissioner Whiting reported that after Hit.chell & careful inspection of the East Ithaca and Mitchell E.Ithaea Street standpipes, it appears that these tanks would be good for at least 10 years and probably 12 to 15 years _bf further service if they were thoroughly cleaned,scraped and wire brushed and painted, at. an estimated cost of $900.00 and the foundations reinforced at a cost of $400,, 00. ' To further improve the tanks in accordance with previous recommendations of Professor Chariot who reported that an estinato had been secured for furnishing suitable steel covers for both tanks at a cost of $2.,900. Ile pointed out that the Board could thereby save the expense of construct- ing new tanks for a period of -.at least.10 years at a total cost of less than $5,000. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Con. Rurisey: RESOLVED: that these tanks be thoroughly scrap - ,ed,wire brushed and painted and the foundations reinforced at an estimated cost of $1,300 ; Bch portions of this work as may be suitablepkso work projects. Carried. By Cor-inissioner Whiting: seconded by Cori, Verrill: RESOLVED: that the Engineer secure bids for covers for these tanks. Carried. Sewage Reporting for the Co E- iittee investigating the Pumps sewage pu:rip bids that were received at a preceding meeting, Coa.1_.1issioner Ru_isey stated that the Co;:i..ii.ttee had been investigating the Economy pu-_ips in an effort to satisfy themselves that the claimed efficiency of 78% which is 10% higher than all other pumps could be secured- and maintained. The Engineer estisated that if such were the case a saving of `100 to $200 in the power bill could be realized. It was suggested ghat the Board ;:right secure a guarantee of efficiency as clai:.:edg and enter into wn agree -lent whereby the Company , -ould undertake to meet the specifications or re -love the pumps or adjust their cost on a comparable basis. 42S B.P.W. --- 5-10 --1933 By Co s. i::; -cne.c lJorril_1 : ,ecoilded by Co; .Rw:isey: RESOLV: -L • gat the pu i. cha o of the sewer pumps be- ".e;f't with the Co:ti:littee with power. Carried. By Commissioner Rumsey: seconded by Coin. Herrtll: RESOLVED: hat the -bills submitted and approved by the Finance Committee be and the same are hereby • approved fo - Carried On Moto cn meeting adjourned. / Ci-cy C.lerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WO g PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. AR MEETING LAY 24. 1 PRESENT-- HERI:?AN BERGHOLTZ, E YOR CO:'_,T ISSIONERS-- Whiting, Evans, Miller, Allen, Merrill City Attorney -- Treman Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Eng.--Marble Forester- -Baker Superintendent -- Feller 'dater Dept. Rep. -- Carpenter Minutes It was moved, seconded and carried that the reso- lution in the Minutes of the preceding meeting, referring to the maintenance of privately owned streets, be amended so as to refer to Miller, Cobb and north streets only and that otherwise the Minutes be approved. Bids Pursuant to advertisement the Clerk opened and read bids for furnishing lumber for the deck of Stewart Avenge Bridge over Fall Creek, and for furnishing and erecting metyl roofs for both of the East Hill standpipes. The bids were referred to the Engineer for tabulation and for report later in the meeting. Sharpe Air. George Sharpe reported that the City had Development laid its water main across land to which he Trumansburg Rd. claimed title near the City line on the Water Service Truulansburg Road, and asked certain concessions in furnishing water service to his property in consideration for this trespass. He also asked for favorable consideration of his previous request fnr City sewer service.to his property. The question of the water main was referred to the City Attorney, City Engineer, Superintendent and ?Taster Committee; and the matter of sewer service to the Committee on Sewers. Tyler Hr. F.L. Tyler reported that he now had a steam Development shovel working on his "Eastwood" development, and E. State St, that he would remove the bank which prevented the City from continuing its water and sewer mains., if these services would be continued to his last lot at the City line. By Co 1iissioner Hillor: Ueconded by Com.Allen: RESOLVED: that the Superintendent proceed with the extension of dater and sewer services to the City line and charge the cost to the respective accounts, providing that 1r. Tyler makes the. necessary cut at his own expense. Carried The :~utter of temporarily locating, or providing permanent sidowal? s, along the proposed now align - ment of East State Street for this Development was referred to the Comnitteu. Warren, Dr. Dr. R. C.Warren requested the Board to permit hi.i- Sidewalk to excavate under the sidawalk to the curb at his Vault promises #209 Id.Aurora. Strectflor the construction of the necessary coal hole in the si?ewalk. By Co mis^ioner Evans: seconded by Co:z. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the request be granted; the work to be under the direction of the Superintend- ent. Carried. E a st .pan Attorney Try;. ma.n roportod on the status of the Conpensa,- Ea,st,,an compensation case, and the :attar was tion. roforrod to tho Finance Co,- ittee for report and rcco v::ondation. 429 4- 430 FOR FURNISHING LU' MER Driscoll Bros. , Ithnca X94-4.96 Potter & Allen,Ithaca 944.86 A.H. Volbrecht, Ludlowville 1,205-54 Robinson&Carpenter,Ithaca, bid $919.30 f.o.b. cars, but did not bid delivered at the Bridge site in accordance with specifications. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Com.Merrill: RESOLVED :that the bid be awarded to Potter &Allen as low bidders at $944.86. (Allen not voting) Carried. FOR G 17ATER Chicago Bridge & Iron Wks. T3,200.00 Pittsburg DesMoincs Steel Co. 2, 570.00 E. G.Holnes k Son, Ithaca. 5, 236.00 By Coy-missi.oner Whiting: seconded by Cow.%iiller: RESOLVED: that the bid be awarded to Pitt sburgh-DesHoines Steel Co. as low bidder at ;�2, 570. Carried It ras agreed that the natter of painting the roofs be left wtCh the ?later Committee. By Coy -,iissioner Lrerrill: seconded by Com.Miller: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Corm_littee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. CarrieC. On motion ineeting adjourned. wCity Clerk B. P.77. -2- 5-.24- -1933• Parking ComnAssioner Evans sub_iitted a cort-mnication he Area had received, reauestin; in behalf of the Merchant ' s Open Free Bureau that the Parking Area be open free to the public on Ithaca day, June 7th. The Bureau 'greed that such action would not be regarded as setting a precede,zt and would, in their judgrient, be a great benefit to the City and a good advertisement for the Parking Area. By Co._� :9. srioner Evans: se condo c by Co:. 17hiting: RESOLVED: ,t1at the Parking Area be opened to the public for free par�ci.lg• of cars on Ithaca, Day, ?7o ctio slay , June 7th,193 35 - C married. REFUSE _ Com —A ssi oner rf_iller reported that excellent cooperation was being received fro_.: the Merchants who ;rere cooperating i ;� t,ie re_.ioval of garbage and refuse by properly filling or nesting card- board cartons. Bids The tngincer submitted the following tabulation of bids: FOR FURNISHING LU' MER Driscoll Bros. , Ithnca X94-4.96 Potter & Allen,Ithaca 944.86 A.H. Volbrecht, Ludlowville 1,205-54 Robinson&Carpenter,Ithaca, bid $919.30 f.o.b. cars, but did not bid delivered at the Bridge site in accordance with specifications. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Com.Merrill: RESOLVED :that the bid be awarded to Potter &Allen as low bidders at $944.86. (Allen not voting) Carried. FOR G 17ATER Chicago Bridge & Iron Wks. T3,200.00 Pittsburg DesMoincs Steel Co. 2, 570.00 E. G.Holnes k Son, Ithaca. 5, 236.00 By Coy-missi.oner Whiting: seconded by Cow.%iiller: RESOLVED: that the bid be awarded to Pitt sburgh-DesHoines Steel Co. as low bidder at ;�2, 570. Carried It ras agreed that the natter of painting the roofs be left wtCh the ?later Committee. By Coy -,iissioner Lrerrill: seconded by Com.Miller: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Corm_littee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. CarrieC. On motion ineeting adjourned. wCity Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC JORICS ,t- 1 REGULAR uEETING JUNE 14, 1953 PRESENT -- Herman Bergholtz,Hayor Coimai s si oners -- Whiting, Evans, Filler, Runsey lferrill,Allen Attorney-- Treman Engineer - -Eust ance Superintendent -- Feller Asst. Engr.-- Marble Forester- -Baker Water Dept. Rep. -- Carpenter Aldermen-- Co.afort, S&-i. ons Hi nut es I.finutes of the preceding meeting were approved with the understanding that the sanitary sewer extension for the Tyler Development be deferred until funds are appropriated for the purpose. Public The aayor reviewed the proposed program for work Federal aid, outlined the methods of obtaining such Program aid and submitted and reeomiended a program of City work projects to be undertaken if and when such Federal aid is secured. The cost of projects totaled $286,000 of which $86,000, the "ayor explain ed,would be paid by the Federal Government and the remaining $200,,000 paid by the City by means of issuing bonds for that amount and depositing theta with the Federal. Treasury at an interest rate of not over 3%. In order to continue to relieve unemployment until such time as Federal aid might be available, the _iayor reco..;.iended a group of smaller projects to be undertaken as T.E.R.A. work relief. City Engineer Eustance reviewed and explained the projects in detail. By Cora:�issioncr Miller: seconded by Con. Rizi- sey: RESOLVED: that the following work be approved and the Cor_LYion Council reauested to furnish funds to undertake these jobs as work relief projects under the T.E.R.A.: Labor ?tat. Total 1.E.State St.,San, Sewer Ext. $200 $150 $350 2.1filler St. curb&Gutter 150 150 300 STORI; ": SEWERS .Center St-Fayette to Plain 250 200 450 .Parr St., So. Plain St. 150 150 00 5-Cobb St.& Mitchell St. 2,000 1,,000 3,000 6. CURB REPLACEMENT N.Tioga, Cascadilla St., Utica,Esty,Lincoln, So.Aurora etc., $10,000 $102000 `20 000 Total ,„24,400 Carried. There was a general discussion of all the work suggested under the Federal Aid prograa. Cor_L.issionor :tiller questioned the necessity or advisability of constructing Flora1AIC, ve;n nt, at least until such tir_ie as the State Constructs its connecting link outside the City, and suggested that there woxc rcore inportant and urgontly needed i.1prove� lent s in the heart of the City such pus iyaprovi ?Zg ?i. Stato St., Stewart Avenue, etc. By Corzlssioner :filler: seconded by Com. Ruyasoy: RESOLVED: that the following iteiis be added to the list sub °.fitted and the City Engineer reauested to ostii_ia,te costs for these i.te,.s and sub-.::it tho coi- plote progrv.i for the consideration of tho Bo and at an adjourned .eeting to be c^lled. by the = ayori- I.lprove 17.Sta,to Stre,;t and Stowa.rt Avenue; top - dross, a.nd align the curb on No. Aurora Stroet; Tide_. the 100 block on lest Green Street; rosurfaco the intervals in Ho. Genevf., Street the intcrsect ions; and iriprove the aplaroaehes to Fall Creek bridge on No. Cayuga Stroet. Carried. B.F.W. -2- 6- 144 Well At the Superintendent's request he was authorized Fuertes to proceed with the work of shooting the well hemorial at the Fuertes 7 e- norial water fowl refuge, with the understanding that the expense involved would be. paid by the Cayuga Bird Club. Stewart The matter of establishing fees and supervision Park for use of the Tennis Courts and rental of Boats at Stewart Park 'was referred to the Superintendent and Park Cora- mittee with power. Si dewalk A co�i:nuni cation was received fron Hr. Horner 17.Fall St. requesting the Board to order sidewalks con- structed between his sidewalk and Cayuga Street. The ;natter was referred to the Highway Coimnittee to report at the next meeting. East In this connection the 21ayor recommended that . Hill the Board require the construction of certain Sidewalks sidewalks on East Hill that were promised when the natter was discussed at the Meeting of :ay 25, 1932• On motion of Cori:-_tissioner Ruwasey the Superintendent was authorized to give formal notice for the construction of these walks. Parking Area Cormnissioner Evans reported that the Par':.ing Area receipts had increased ever since the reduced fees for parking had been nut in effect. Sharpe Development Com-- _iissioner 7hiting reported that the Cori :ittee Water had carefully considered the request for water Service service made by Hr. Sharpe at the preceding meeti.ng and that they wished to report that they could not see how such service could be undertaken by the Board as the property was outside the City limits and that they rcco_. tended that Hr. Sharpe be granted the right to connect to the City slain at his own expense;. and the Clerk teas requested to so report. Paint 'Water Conn : -tissioner i7hiting reported that the Cornr_littee Tanks had received the following bids for cleaning and painting the East Hill standpipes. 'N.J. Sammons, Ithaca %5-00 R. C. Thoripson, Cortland 7.00 Howe & Colbert,Ithaca 269.90 .By Corl::zi ssioner Whiting: seconded by Cori. Allen: RESOLVED: that the contract be awarded to Hoge & Colbert as low bidders and that $269.90 be and the sa.::ie hereby is appropriated from the revenues of the hater Department for this purpose. Carried Zaps By 0o1_l:-.iissioner Rurnsey :seconded by Co:_:. Allen: RESOLVED:that the Board of Public 'Works hereby requests the Con -Ton Council for an appropriation of 11,000 from the surplus in the General Fund for the purchase of a nap to be used in conjunction with the revision of the water, server, street, zoning and pla- ning �:aps of the City of Ithaca. Carried. 1�orri s Avenue The Clerk requested the Board to establish son:nc policy with relation to the :,orris Avenue property. After so:_ie discussion it was agreed th .at these properties should not be ranted, but that they should be either sold or torn down; and the matter was therefore referred to the Co:_1:.;ittee for investigation a.nd report . 0 0 B. P. W. -a- 6-14- -1933 West Engineer Eustance reported that the University Avenue requests the Board for pernission to abandon that portion of hest Avenue lying between old South Avenue and new South Avenue; all on University property. On nsoti on of Co m li ssi one r Ramsey the request was granted. Parking Alderman Sa;- irons reco:_L:en.ded that the Board Area permit the employees of the Welfare Departments, Passes who were receiving mileage -for the use of their cars free use of the Parking Area. The suggestion I as approved and the Superintendent authorized to issue passes to such employees. Loan By Cormi ssioner Whiting: seconded by Cora. Allen: Authorized RESOLVED:that in addition to the $20,000 loan authorized at the meeting of April 12,1933, the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to transfer for a few days an additional $10,000 fro:_ the Water fund for and to the-credit of the General fund in anticipation of the collection of current City Taxes. Carried. Highland Three deeds transfering title in Highland Mace Place to the City were received but not accepted. It was agreed that they be laid on the table until such tinze as the City is in a position to ii-prove the street. Audit. By Cora _issioner Ramsey: seconded by Cora. L!illcr: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Co- Laittee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried On motion of Co:-r-lissioner Rur_Zsey the meeting -adjourned to reconvene at the call of the .Ja.yor. // *City Clerk 10 4 CITY OF ITHACA,N.Y. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING JUNE 1 1 33 .K. PRESENT --- Herman Bergholt z, Mayor Comi s si oner s--- Allen, Rumsey, iierri11, ifiller Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Eng. - -Harbl e Superintendent -- Feller Alderman - -idy er s Minutes Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Jaekson,E.N. Mr. E.N. Jackson, a resident of Prospect Street appeared before the Board to urge that this street be improved and included in the proposed Work Relief Programf reporting that many of the other residents favored such an improvement. Work In accordance with the request of the Board Relief at the preceding meeting a revised list of projects for a permanent improvement program to be undertaken with Federal Aid was presented and considered item by item. By Commissioner Miller: seconded by Com. Rurasey: RESOLVED: that the following items be and the same are hereby approved as needed public improv -- ments, suitable for Mork Relief projects under the National Recovery Aet,and FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $304-1693 to cover the estimated cost thereof: PROJECT New Concrete Pavinz Taughannock Blvd.Court E. State St.Nitchell to N. Cayuga St. Lincoln to Highland Place Delaware Ave. Prospect St.Hudson to REPAVING Stewart Ave. W. St at e St. St. to City line City line Stewart Pk.Ent, Aurora St. RESURFACING Court St.,Linn to Geneva Meadow St. , State to Six i::ile Creek N.Aurora St.Ca.scadilla Cr,to Lincoln N.Geneva St.Buffalo to Court St. Dryden Rd.,Bryant Ave, to Ithaca Rd. STREET WIDENING W.Green St., Cayuga, St. to Geneva St., Lake St.,Fall Creek to City line CURB AND GUTTER Elr1 St. , to City line Bryp.nt Hts.,Ridgedale, Ithaca &Elmwood Mitchell St. , Elriwood to City line, Cobb & Worth Sts. Est. Cost X42, 000 35.,000 5, 000 11, 000 3,500 40, 000 581000 9,500 6, 500 21, 200 2,-500 5,610 3,056 2,145 5, 500 6,152 3,000 Total $141,500 $991000 459310 3,056 161927 Total estimated cost of approved projects $304p693 By Cori.-2issioner Miller: seconded by Con. Allen: RESOLVED: that it is the sense of this Board that the Common Council may be assured that the Board will devise ways and deans to disburse all expenditures for labor under the proposed work relief prograr_is to bona fide residents of the City of Ithaca. Carried 6-17• -33 By Commissioner Miller: seconded by Con.Allen; RESOLVED; that the Board of Public Forks recommends to the Cor=ion Council that the cost of resurfacing, retreading, realignment of curbs and the widening of streets be not assessed in any part against the abutting property owners but paid out of the general City fund as a maintenance charge. Carried On motion meeting adjourned. City Clerk. a 4 a� 4 : i CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK 36b BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS REGULAR MEETING JUNE 28, 1933 7:30 P.M. PRESENT-- Comrai s si oner s -- Whiting, Evans, Herrill,Allen Attorney -- Treman Superintendent- - Feller Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Engineer -- Marble Forester - -Baker Water Deptt Representative -- Carpenter On motion of Commissioner 'Verrill, Commissioner Whiting was unanimously elected Vice - Chairman of the Board. Due to the absence of the Mayor, Commissioner i7hiting presided. Minutes Minutes of the preceding regular and adjourned meetings were duly approved. Public Mr. Gibson,representing the Alpha Gamma Rho Hearing Fraternity, requested the Board to withhold Sidewalks enforcement of the order requiring some 500 feet of concrete sidewalk to be constructed on Wyckoff Avenue; claiming there was absolutely no need for a sidewalk along this frontage of their property, and further that the Fraternity was in no position to meet at this time the added burden that such construction would cost, pointing out that 300 feet of sidewalk on Highland Avenue was constructed last year and that a large pawing assessment was also levied for paving Wyckoff Avenue, By Co- missioner Evans:seconded by Cors.Allen: RESOLVED: the. elii'_dreement .of. sidewalk construc- tion orders issued to Alpha Gamrla Rho Fraternity and to Mr. Clarence Burling for the construction of sidewalk on Wyckoff Avenue be temporarily withheld and the sane laid on the table until a later date. Carried, Damage A danage claim was received from Louis Kalman Claim in the sure of $103, 50 to cover the actual cost of Kalman repairing the dar -lage done to his horse at #1011 N. Cayuga Street when a libb from a City tree darlaged his property to that extent during a severe wind store on June 211 1933. Forester Baker re- ported that the tree was sound and healthy that there was no negligenoe or omission on the part of the City and that the accident was caused entirely by an unusually severe wind storm. On motion of Commissioner Evans the claim was referred to the City Attorney for investigation and recorn- lendation. Highway A request from Judge Crowley to construct or Guards permit him to construct some type of highway So. Cayuga guard along the westerly side of So.Cayuga. Street opposite the intersection of So,Hill.Terrace,was referred to the Highway Cor.1�iittee and Superintendent for investigation and recorL_lendation. Hedges at A cor iunication was received from C.E. Curtis, Intersections Chairman of the Safety Committee of the Ithaca Automobile Club pointing out the dangerous traffic condition at the north --west corner of H'itchell and Cornell streets9 due to high hedges that co:_Zpletely obstruct the view of approaching traffic. The Superintendent reported that although the hedges were located outside the property lines and Within the public street, that a very dangerous condition was caused by these hedges and that he and the City Forester had endeavored to find some solution of the problem. A similar situation was reported to exist at Fall Creek Drive and Highland Avenue, and on .lotion of Cor_L_iissioner Merrill B. P. T7. —2— 6-28- -1933. the Highway Cortnittee and City Forester. were requester' to investigate both locations and report with reco- _Laend.ation at the next rzeeting. ?filler St. Four letters were received from E.G. IMisner Curb and criticising the proposed narrowing of Hiller Street Gutter from 20 to 18 feet in connection with the con- struction of curb and nutter on the north side of the street. After some discussion the ria:tter was referred f to the High:vay Corinittee for investigation and report. Incinerator Corr :issioner Evans introduced r. iIurphy who showed and described plans of an incinerator for disposing of garbage -and refuse, and also a type that could be mounted on a t ruck, ti7hi ch 11r. Hurphy claii-.iefl, could be used for picking up and disposing of leaves in the streets. The sij_Zplicity, efficiency and low cost of operation was stressed by 71r. 1-urphy. He invited rlerabers of the Board to inspect an incinerator for refuse disposal that is bein- operated at the Gas & Electric plLnn.t on Court Street. The natter was referred to the Garbage Coriaittee for report. Sharpe Another cor_r-Iunication was received from Develop.- Hr. Sharpe in regard to water service for his r_�ent development on the Truriansburg Roa.d.. The Board Tru::ians - agreed that the Hinutes of the preceding necting burg Road and the Clerk's report thereon to ;Sr. Sharpe both setforth the Board's a,ttitucc in this matter and that they could see no change in the situation andf., riorc therefore unable to do an further in regard to I - Sharpe ' s request as presented. The Clem: was requested to so advise rr. Sharpe. It was also suggested that the Clerk point out in Us reply to Mr. Sharpe that if it were not for this water main he would be unable to obtain City water service, and that if any damage could be shown for running this line in the highway right -of -way to which he holds title it certainly would be very small as the other rights --of -way were secured without charge. Suter It was reported that Howe & Colbert who, as Tanks low bidders, had been granted the contract to clean Paint and paint the water tanks, had asked to be relieved Bids of this work when they discovered that the insides of the tanks had to be thoroughly cleaned before being painted. In view of this, after the water had been withdrawn from the tanks for im::iediate cleaning and painting, the Committee reported that they had asked the next lowest available contractor to take the job, and that he had cormZenced the work within a few hours so that no serious hold up was occasioned by the refusal of the other contractors. By Comrlissioner :Terrill: seconded by Cora. Allen: RESOLVED: that the action of the Coriniittee in awarding the contract to sir. Saons be api -)roved in so far as he was the next lowest bidder .lho could iixlediately undertake the .pork. Carried. On motion of Corimi:ssioner Allen the Clcrh was directed to return. the $25-00 deposit mado by Howe & Colbert at the time of filing their bid. Inspection The Clerk read a report from the Division of eater Sanitation, State Department of Health, .7herein Supply they reported that their annual inspection and analysis of the City -.rat cr and water sy st er.i in connection with the Interstate Quaran- ti-ae regula- tionswe a entirely satisfactory. 7 438 Fire The Clerk was authorized to make proper adjustment Insurance of the Fire Insurance on the 17ait Boat house due to Stewart the construction of the new caretaker's apartment. Park and to cancel insurance on the present dwelling as soon as the same had been demolished. In this connection the Superintendent was authorized to secure informal bids for the demolition and removal of tha old dwelling. T1, Fall St. On the recormiendation of Cor_s liesioner Evans the Sidewalk Superintendent was directed to order the Madden property on W. Fall Street to construct and naintain a cinder sidewalk until such time as a cement sulk night be decried necessary. Audit By Comr1issionor Merrill: seconded by Con. Allen RESOLVED; that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Corr.�ittec be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried. On notion meeting adj ourne(' B. P.S. ..3- 6.28-330 Curb The Superintendent tasked the Highway Committee to Replace— inspect the curbs in the streets that had been for in the approved Work Relief. went proposed replacement program. Work The Clerk reported that the Common Council and also Relief the T.E.R.A. had approved of items in the program submitted by the Board for immediate work relief. Also that the Common Council had approved of items recommend- ed by the Board in the Federal Aid Work Relief Program and that they had also added an item for the paving of Floral Avenue, and recommended to the Board that this item be included. By Corraissioner Evans: seconded by Cora. Allen; RESOLVED: that in view of the Council's action the paving of Floral Avenue be approved and added to the projects approved by the Board to be undertaken with Federal aid. Carried. Fire The Clerk was authorized to make proper adjustment Insurance of the Fire Insurance on the 17ait Boat house due to Stewart the construction of the new caretaker's apartment. Park and to cancel insurance on the present dwelling as soon as the same had been demolished. In this connection the Superintendent was authorized to secure informal bids for the demolition and removal of tha old dwelling. T1, Fall St. On the recormiendation of Cor_s liesioner Evans the Sidewalk Superintendent was directed to order the Madden property on W. Fall Street to construct and naintain a cinder sidewalk until such time as a cement sulk night be decried necessary. Audit By Comr1issionor Merrill: seconded by Con. Allen RESOLVED; that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Corr.�ittec be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried. On notion meeting adj ourne(' BOARD OF PUBLIC STORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING JULY 12,193 PRESENT -- Herman Bergholt z, 12ayor Comiaissioners--- Miller, Merrill, Allen, Evans, Wh i t i ng, Rura sey Superintendent -- Feller Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Eng. - -Uarbl e Forester - -Baker Representative mater Dept -- Carpenter Attorney -- Treman Aldermen--Townsend, Saimnons MINUTES The Iiinutes of the preceding meeting were Duly approved. 11AYOR ! S Mayor Bergholt z read a prepared statement to STATE- refute, as he explained, "the apparent political SENT. gossip that had been heard lately on the street corners." He requested that the Board include the statement as a part of the 1inutes. Hiller Another communication was received from STREET 11.2r. Hisuer relative to the proposed curbing in Hiller Street. By Commissioner Rumsey; sedonded by Com.Hiller: WHEREAS, it is apparent that there is consider- able difference of opinion among the property owners on 11-iller Street as to just how this street should be improved, and WHEREAS, the Board is unwilling to make such im- provements on this private street without more general agreement on the part of the owners thereof, now therefore, RESOLVED: that the work order for the construction of curb and gutter on Hiller Street be and the same hereby is recalled and laid on the table until such time as the Board may again authorize this work.. Carried FAIR GROUNDS The Clerk reported that the Common Council, pursuant to the City Charter, recommended to the Board of Public Storks the purchase of the Fair Grounds at a cost of $213,000. The " Sayor spoke in behalf of the purchase and explained the desirable features which had led the Alderman to recommend it. Commission- er Rumsey criticised the Council for forcing the Board to out necessary maintenance expenses from its Budget and. then recommending this purchase which he claimed was not only too high a capital lay out at this time but would also increase the current budget expenses for maintenance. Commissioner i;:iller moved that the matter be referred to the Committee on Highways and Public Grounds but the notion was not seconded. Corr- iissioner Evans roved that the matter be laid on the table indefinitely, but there was likewise no second to this motion. The Board being apparently not twilling to tale any definite action, the .Zayor called for the next UNIVERSI- order of business. ty land EXCHANGE The Clerk reported that the Common Council, in accordance with the provisions of the Cha..rter,had reco r-iended to the Board of Public Storks that they approve the exchange of lands with the University,as a_lended to include a triangular portion of land twest of the Pier Road with additional frontage of about 500 feet along the Inlet. Co: _iissioner Rurssey pointed out that the original tract was laid out and agreed to by the University and that according to this lay -out the City constructed a special ditch and that he understood the Department was still scatisfied with this tract and suggested the deed be corrected and the property 429 440 B.P.I. -2- 7-12- -19330 transferred as is. The Mayor reported that the University insisted on having more land to more nearly balance the number of acres they were deeding to the City. A resolution by Commissioner Whiting; seconded by Cortiaissioner Allen, to approve the transfer, as amended to include the additional lands, received the affirmative votes of Cor -rai ssioners Allen, Evans, Whiting. Negative votes of i:ierrill,Rumsey; Commissioner Miller not voting. It was pointed out that such a resolution requires at least a two- thirds vote, and a ;notion by Comnilssioner Whiting to expunge the preceding motion was duly carried. After further discussion it was moved and seconded that the 1-Tayor and City Clerk be and the same are hereby authorized to execute the necessary deed to consummate the exchange. In discussing this resolution it was found that the additional property desired by the University included the tract under lease to William Kastenhuber as well as property containing one or two boat houses. It was,therefore, moved,seconded and carried that the resolution be amended by adding thereto; "subj ect to e stir lease " The vote . e on t�e resolution as amended carried affirmative votes of Commissioners Allen,Evans and Whiting, and affirmative votes "under protest" of Commissioners Miller, Merrill, Rumsey. The Liayor declared the motion carried. Damage The City Attorney reported that he could find Claim no negligence on the part of the City in connection Kalman with the claim for damages filed by Louis Kalman. By Commissioner Rumsey: seconded by Com. Ifiller: RESOLVED: that the Board recommend to the Council that this claim be rejected. Carried Bridge On motion of Commissioner Allen the Superintendent Paint- was authorized to paint the Stewart Avenue Bridge; ing. AbB men to be selected by hire. Federal Engineer Eustance reported on his conference Aid with State officials in regard to local projects that might be eligible for State construction by means of Federal Aid, and stated that the inprov- rient of East State Street was found to be the only eligible project. The Engineer was authorized to proceed with the necessary plans for East State Street as a Federal Aid improvement. Lake St. At the request of fir. 17arne the matter of Gutter improving the open gutter in front of his property on Lake Street was referred to the Highway Co ,,=ittee for report. Highway Com- lissioner Evans reported on his investigation Guards of Judge Crowley's request for a highway guard S.Cayuga on So. Cayuga Street opposite So. Hill Terrace, and on motion the Engineer and Superi-i-itendent were requested to prepare an application for this job as a Work Relief project. Hedges Com-r-lissioner Evans reported on his investigation of the high hedges at Cornell and 1,'itchell Streets, and at Highland Avenue and Fall Creek Drive. The Superintendent was requested to see tae owner in the forner case, and the City Forester was requested to see the owner in the latter case and atter_ipt to secure their cooperation in iriproving these dangerous intersections by tri u.ling or moving these hedges. Mahanna Sidewalk Commissioner Evans reco -leaded that 11rs. ,.1 hanna's request for improve,_le_it of sidewalk in front of her College Avenue property be authorized, July 12, 1933 STATEMENT FROM THE 14AYOR TO THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING JULY 12, 1933 In as much as considerable publicity has been given through the press and on the street corners of the City, reflecting upon the City Administration and the Board of Public storks. I desire, with your approval, to make the following statement a part of the records of the Board of Public Works: Statements and inuendoes have been made evidently for Political purposes, that this Board does not represent "the tax - paying public" and that the City's bonded indebtedness is increasing at an alarming rate." We all know that this board is a bi- partisan board and that party politics has never been permitted to enter into any of the problems that we have been confronted with. We have conscientiously and at all times in our deliberations given full consideration to the tax - payers, who in the end foots the bills. We have practiced all the economies that an enlightened and progressive administration demands. All major or important measures that have come before us have been dkoided and placed in execution by the unanimous vote of the entire board of six members. All requisitions for bond issues to the Common Council for action, have after careful consideration and discussion been unanimously voted by your full board, that is without a dissenting vote, The Common Council has also approved without a dissenting vote your requisitions for issue of bonds. During 1930 of the present Administration an issue of $300,000 four percent bonds were sold to provide the necessary funds for the completion of our sewage disposal plant and other imperative work that afforded work relief to the great mass of unemployed, that the City was morally and legally bound to take care of, and thus preserve their self respect and morale. During 4N2! the present administration an4 issue of $275,000 of unanimously approved by your board and unanimously by the Common Council. $® These two City bond issues which amounts to a total of $575,000 have been used as your know in permanent City improvements, which represents to the City an investment, which enabled us to make a reduction of about $24.,000 in our annual operating and maintenance expenses. This considerable expenditure of City funds during these three and one half years of distress among our citizens has from an economic standpoint been of great value to the City not only for the present, but for many years to come, in as much as the vast amount of materials used in these permanent improvements have been pur-. chased at unprecedented low prices, that will probably not occur again in another generation. It has enabled the City to provide relief wages for the great army of unemployed in our city, which at times has registed as high as 1,400 men many of whom had large families to feed and otherwise support. When the City was running short of suitable work projects last Minter, the City Administration succeeded in interesting the State Emergency Relief Administration to give us State work in our local State Colleges and thus provide work for our unemployed. This arrangement with the State has r2— proved to be o2000raalebodi saving men and theirsfamiliesmfrom the removed about Home Relief list who were receiving dole and to which work tickets were issued by our Rork Bureau. This State College work gave employment to about 500 men and some women on a staggering basis* for this partiavlar project, The State furnished $3 , g The State in addition and the City $24,000 just for wages, to this sum which totaled $60,000 paid for all atefurther made trucks, fools and all overhead expense* The State appropriations of $15,600 in wage relief in which the City did not participate except that all this labor was furnished through the City 'fork Bureau. The City's contribution of $24, 000 to this State work has saved the Home Relief t�atBureau City contr�ibuteda about $20.,000 above the , Now, about "the alarming increase in the City's bonded indebtedness": The total net bonded indebtedness at this time 1933 including: General City Bonds, School bonds and Water Department Bonds stands at $1,642.,000 (or about 3.6 %) of an allowable 10% under the State Law. $575,000 of General City Bonds were issued during the past four years increasing the City bonded indebtedness by that amount, but the City during these four years has also reduced its total indebtedness by payments of $330, 000, so the net increase has amounted to only $245, 000. If we choose to deduct for assessments financed through these two bond issues the City has received $78,000 in paid assessments, and there is still owing the City under the deferred payment plan $46, 000 making a total refund of $1190000, deducting this sum from the net indebtedness during0thetpast further fourreduces years , to increase in $126000 which in no way can be considered alarming. 414 J 4.1_ On motion meeting adjourned. CITY CLERK. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SPECIAL MEETING JULY 19, 1933. P. ts. PRESENT -- Herman Bergholt z, Mayor Coi,L:ii ssioners-- Whiting, lierrill, Allen, biller, Evan s, Rum sey Superintendent—Feller Engineer-- Eustance E. State St, Paving. The iayor reported that he had called this Special Meeting for the purpose of approving plans for the paving of East State Street by the State through Federal Aid. The Engineer submitted proposed plans and reported that the State would not agree to construct curb and gut', er unless the street could be increased to a width Of 32 feet which he stated was irlpractical. By Cor�;aissioner Evans: seconded by Coim. Ramsey: RESOLVED: that the plans as submitted by the Engineer be and the same are hereby approved. Unanimously carried. By Cori,- :lissioner Allen: seconded by Cora. Evans: RESOLVED; that the Superintendent be authorized to notify at the proper time the property owners adjacent to this improve -,lent to make the necessary changes or installation of sewer and water services prior to the new paving* Carried. On :_lotion meeting adjourned. /s City 0 le�_ '� B.P.W. -3- 7- 12- -33. and on his motion the Superintendent was directed to advise her that the City would pay up to $20.00 toward the cost of such improvement if funds are available, Frosh As a result of Commissioner Evan's report on the Alley condition of "Frosh Alley ", the Engineer and Superintendent were requested to prepare an application for improvement,,.- as a work relief project. �th�s Car Water Commissioner Whiting reported that fir. Carpenter had Dept. been using his own car in connection with his work in the Water Department; that in order to continue the use of this car in such work major repairs would be necessary which l.r. Carpenter did not feel able to undertake. Commissioner Whiting, therefore, recormmended that the Water Department buy a car for xsr. Carpenter I s use. On motion of Com:_iissioner'Evans, the Superi_tendent and Water Comp nittee were requested to secure prices on suitable cars and report at the next meeting. By Comrissioner rlerrill: seconded by Cora. Rumsey; RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned. CITY CLERK. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS SPECIAL MEETING JULY 19, 1933. P. ts. PRESENT -- Herman Bergholt z, Mayor Coi,L:ii ssioners-- Whiting, lierrill, Allen, biller, Evan s, Rum sey Superintendent—Feller Engineer-- Eustance E. State St, Paving. The iayor reported that he had called this Special Meeting for the purpose of approving plans for the paving of East State Street by the State through Federal Aid. The Engineer submitted proposed plans and reported that the State would not agree to construct curb and gut', er unless the street could be increased to a width Of 32 feet which he stated was irlpractical. By Cor�;aissioner Evans: seconded by Coim. Ramsey: RESOLVED: that the plans as submitted by the Engineer be and the same are hereby approved. Unanimously carried. By Cori,- :lissioner Allen: seconded by Cora. Evans: RESOLVED; that the Superintendent be authorized to notify at the proper time the property owners adjacent to this improve -,lent to make the necessary changes or installation of sewer and water services prior to the new paving* Carried. On :_lotion meeting adjourned. /s City 0 le�_ '� 44`Z CITY OF IT 26: 1 . 1.1. PRESENT- -Mayor Bergholt z Corarli ssioners -- Whiting, Evans, Miller,Merrill, Allen City Attorney -- Treman Alderman-- Samr_ions City Chamberlain -- Snyder Superintendent -- Feller Forester--Baker Engine er--Eust ance Asst. 11 -- Marble Representative Water Dept-- Geo.Carpenter Minutes Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved Spencer St. A request from William Price of #116 Spencer St., for permission to hex4 a clothes line across Six Mile Creek was left to the Superintendent. Cobb St. A petition was received from 12 property owners on Cobb Street asking that certain improvements be made in this street this year. Engineer Eustance explained why the owners desired the City to obtain the deed for this street and that they agreed that the,' cost of such deed, estimated at $25.00 should be ph& ged as part of the cost of these improvements, for which they agreed to pay the regular assessment. The matter was left with the Engineer. "Lyceum" I LyCel'XI Theatres Inc., as owners of the property Gas where the Lyceum Theatre has just been demolished, Station asked permission to out the curb and relay the sidewalk along their frontages on South Cayuga Street and East Green Street. Corraissioners Miller and Evans objected to granting such permission for the full frontage on Green Street. They pointed out that this would endangex pedestrians along the sidewalk for a distance of 66 feet and suggested that one or possibly two driveways across the sidewalk should be sufficient. The matter was referred to the Highway Committee with power to act providing their decision is approved by the other menbers of the Board. East Commissioner Whiting reported that the Water De- State partnant was prepared to take care of the necessary Street changes and improvements. to the water system in Work E. State Strcot prior to the proposed paving, and Relief recommended the work be authorized at once as work relief projects. By Corr_iis sioner Whiting: seconded by Corgi. ?filler: RESOLVED: that.the lowering of the water main at an estimated cost of $1 :775.82, the construction of 11 manholes at $578.76 and the replacement of the srialler sized mains at $616.11 be and the ao.x1e are hereby approved, as work relief projects, and further, RESOLVED: that $2,970.69 be and the sozie hereby is appropriated for such purposes to the Cork Relief account from the Water fund. Unanimously carried Auxiliary Col.1:1issioner Whiting explained the proposed plan Gravity to use the Giles Street main as an auxiliary feed to Feed the low pressure zone which involves three bridge Line crossings and a new high pressure line for South Hill from Quarry Street and Ferris Place. By Co:w_iissioner 77hiting: seconded by Cori. Allen: RESOLVED: that this project be approved, to be carried out t ?henever it can be done to the best advantage; and in order to take advantage of present prices the Superintendent be authorized_ to immediately order the necessary mrateria.ls on the basis of previous satisfactory experience witi�out formal bi dding. Una nilously carp: i ed and Approved. 4 L_H 3 B. P. W. --2-- 7.26 -1933• Auto- The Committee reported that their reeom,- ;iondation, mobile based primarily on the Superintendent's report on past experience, would be that the Water Department purchase a Dodge coach at $764.00 for the use of 1.;r. Carpenter. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Coma Allen: RESOLVED: that $764.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated for the purchase of a Dodge Coach on the basis of previous experience without :formal bi dding. Unanimously carried and Approved. Water The City Chamberlain and the Board discussed the Bills regulations in regard to the collection of water bills and the discontinuance of service for failure to pay, within a reasonable time. It was agreed that the Chamberlain might exercise his own judgment in unusual cases which would normally call for discontinuance of water service. Haller A deed was received from Mr. 8� i,rs. George H. Hook Avenue giving the City a 25 foot right -of -way for highway purposes from Hook place northerly across their property at the City line. In this connection Cdr. Haller told the Board that he was ready to likewise deed a 25 foot strip across his property which would continue the right -of -way to the West Hill Reservoir, and suggested that this be continued to the Mecklenburg road, and recommended that the City arrange with the Town for an additional 25 foot right -of -way west bi the City line so as to make a 50 foot roadway. The matter of securing additional rights -of -way and a joint City line road with the Town was referred to the Highway Coraittee to take up with the Town Board. E.Statc The Engineer reported progress on the proposed Street paving of East State Street by the State .under the Paving Federal Aid program and suggested that the Finance Com,littee obtain options for the necessary rights -of -way. On motion of Commissioner Whiting The Finance Com- mittee was instructed to secure options and file a rernzest with the Common Council for an appropriation to cover the cost of the options and rights -of -way. Also an appropriation to cover the cost of engineering on this and the other projects approved as a Federal Aid program. Lake Commissioner Evans stated that the Cor,=ittee Street recory:lends that Warne'.s request be granted and a stOT -In sewer constructed in front of his property on Lake Street to replace the present open ditch. By Commissioner Evans: seconded by Cosa. ii.Siller: RESOLVED: that the reco�2:iendation be approved and the Cor_1:_1on Council requested to appropriate $500 for the purpose of doing this Mork as a 77ork Relief project, - Curried. Spencer Reporting further Cor_raissioncr Evans pointed out the Road need for a sidewalk on the north side of Spencer Road Si de- from the pre sent sidewalk to So. Albany Street and Walk suggested that the City construct the curb and gutter and the necessary rotaining wall so that sidewalks could be built., The Engineer was requested to :lake a plan for such ir_lprover1ent. 444 B. P. W, -3- Street At Commissioner Millers suggestion, Light was authorized to order one or two street Valley for Valley Road as their may deem better. Road 7 -26 -1933 the Committee lights Audit By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Coin. Herrill: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 2, 1933 11 A. 1.1. PRESENT + -Mayor Herman Bergholtz. Commissioners-- Whiting,Arerrill, Miller, Evans Superintendent--Feller Engineer - -Eust ance E. State St. The Mayor reported that he had called this Rights -of -Way meeting to consider the rights -of -way necessary Paving for the proposed paving of E.State St., and decide on the amount to be requisitioned from the Comirnon Council for such purpose. The Superintendent reported that all but one of the necessary rights -of -way had been agreed upon and stated that the estimated cost of the rights -of -way would not exceed $1,000, By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Com. Evans: RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Works hereby requisitions the Common Council for an appropriation of $1,000 to be used for the purchase of rights-of-way in East State Street for the proposed paving. Unanimously carried. "Lyceum" In connection with the action taken by the Board Gas at the preceding meeting with respect to the applica- Station. tion of Lyceum Theatres Inc. , for permission to con- struct driveways on So. Cayuga Street and E. Green Street, the Mayor reported that the decision of the Committee to refuse permission for a driveway on So. Cayuga Street was not acceptable to the owners, and that Mr. Bernstein was present and would speak for hirnself on this matter. Per. Bernstein questioned the Board's authority to refuse access to the property frontage on So. Cayuga Street and explained that such access would be necessary in order for him to advantageously lease or dispose of this property. Com issioner Evans reported that not only the Committee but the full Board, together with the Chief of Police, Engineer and Superintendent inspected this property and all were opnosod to granting; this permit for a driveway to So. Cayuga Street. Attorney Treman agreed that there was soi:1e question as to the power of the Board to entirely prohibit access to this property frora 0,ayuga Street. Co_.h.iissioner Whiting stated that he was ppposed to granting this pen-nit if the Board had the legal right to do so. By Co.it-:lissioner '. iller: seconded by Co, . H errill: RESOLVED: that Lyceu:_ -i Theatres Inc. , be granted a permit to construct two separate 12 foot driveways to their property on East Greer_ Street, under the super - vision of the Superintendent :_,nd Engineer. Carried. B. P.17. --2-• 9"2"1933• By Commissioner Herrill -: seconded by Conmissioner Hiller: RESOLVED: that Lyceum Theatres Inc., be permitted to construct a 12 foot driveway to their property on So. Cayuga St., under the supervision of the Superintendent and Engineer. Ayes-- 1.1iller, Herrill, Whiting Nays -- Evans. Carried. Those voting in favor of this motion desired to have it recorded that they opposed the grant but voted favorably because they understood that they have no legal right to refuse. On motion meeting adjourned subject to the call of the 21ayor. l- Z�� -EIYJ i �ty Clerk. 44v CITY OF ITHACA, NECdYORK BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDIIJGS GULAR HEETING AUGUST 9, 1 PRESENT - -Mayor Herman Bergholt z Co,mmi ssi over s-- Whiting, Evans, Ili ller, Merrill superintendent--Feller Forester- -Baker I s st . Engr . --- ilarbl e Representing 17ater Dept. -- Carpenter Engineer-- Eustance Attorney-- Treman Valley A communication was received from Prof.Chas.L. Road Walker requesting the City to construct at his Sanitary expense an auxiliary sanitary sewer for a distance Sewer. of about 75 feet in Valley Road so as to make sewer service available to Lots #68 and #69 of the Bryant Heights Subdivision. Superintendent Feller stated that this main should be constructed on private property and the work done by a local contractor rather than by the City, and the Clerk was directed to so advise l:ir. Walker. East By Cowgissioner i!iller: seconded by Com. Evans: State St. I HEREAS, the Bureau of Public Roads of the United Paving. States Department of Agriculture has recently ruled that where projects are submitted by the State, which have any portion of the project within the corporate limits of a City or Village, the State shall submit an agreement with the municipal authorities to the effect that said authorities will not in the future permit any encroachment upon the right of way;and WHEREAS, the State Department of Public Works, Division of Highways, has notified this board of the preparation of plans, specifications, and estimate of cost ;for the improvement of the East State Street HIGMMAY with Federal Aid. No. PROJECT Ito. and has made known its intention of advertising a contract for the iriiprovement of the same and has requested an agreement from the board to the effect that, in the future, authorities of this ;municipality will not permit any encroachment upon the right of way for said highway or street within the corporate li ?Nits of this -rauni cipality. RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Works of this mizaicipality does hereby agree with the ' State Depart ment of Public Works, Division of Highways, that the authorities of this municipality will not in the future permit any encroachment upon the right of way for said project;and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED: that the Clerk of this Board is hereby directed to transmit (3) certified copies of the foregoing resolution to the State Department of Public " 7orks, Division of Highways. Unanimously carried. Gasoline Superintendent Feller reported that it was 0ontr_ ct customaLry at this time to pass the City gasoline business to sore other dealer, =^.nd, reviewed the list of dealers that had had this business in the past. It was iioved by Co__n-aissioncr 17hiting, seconded and passed that the Superintendent be authorized to contract with the Texaco Company for gasoline for the next 12 rionth s. Federal Engineer Eusta.nce discussed with the Board some of Aid the projects to be undvjrta::en in the Federal Aid Projects progra:l. It was agreed that Steuart Avenue was an inporta�it project and should be undertaken as soon a, funds arc available. It was also agreed that the Engineer should i:,zclude the Inlet syphon job and the Haller Road job with those projects to be submitted for approval of the Federal Aid Ad_linistrator. B. P. IV. -2- 8 -9- •1933• East State By Commissioner Whiting-: seconded by Com. biller: ffater RESOLVED; that 500.00 be and the same is hereby appropriated from the Water Fund of the Work Main Relief account for the purpose of making necessary changes in the water :main in East State Street in connection with the Proposed paving. Carried. East Court The question of whether or not to widen E.Court St., Street in connection with the construction of the new Court House Curbing was referred t.o the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Street Commissioner Miller reported that the Cormittee Lights ordered only one light for Valley Road, but placed an additional light on Crescent Place and recommended that a street light be placed on Kest Clinton Street near the railroad crossing. The action and recommendation of the Comittee Wrm approved. Fish Ladder The Engineer was requested to complete his plans for the fish - ladder) heretofore authorized,so that construction could be started as soon as possible. Audit By Co* :ii.ssioner TTihiting: seconded by Corm.Miller: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Corm-mittee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. On :lotion meeting adjourned. City Clerk 44S BOARD OF PUBLIC 17ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 23, 1933• 11 7.3 P..._. PRESENT - -Mayor Bergholtz Corn-ii s si oners-- Merrill. Evans, Allen Supe rint endent-- Feller Engineer-- Eustance Attorney - -Tr er1an There being no quorun, the meeting adjourned to 10 A.!,.!*, August 24th. GZe .rte / City Clerk, ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 24, 1933 10 A.M. PRESENT- -Hayor Bergholt z Cormii s si oner s-- Allen, Merrill , Evans, Whiting,, Hiller Engineer - -Eust a;nce Attorney-- Trenla.n Superintendent--Feller minutes of the preceding raeeting duly approved. East The Clerk read an agreement and 111.0etmorandwa State St. of Agreement" submitted by the State in connection Paving with the paving of East State Street. By Commissioner Evans: seconded by Commissioner Miller: RESOLVED: that the "rnayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca the agreement, in quintuplicate, between the City of Ithaca and the New York State Department of Public Works in connection with the -improvement of East State Street from I'mitchell Street to the City line. Carried. By Cor_Z_iissioner Evans: seconded by Co,.r_lissioner Whiting: RESOLVED: that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute on behalf of the City of Ithaca the HEIMANDUI.: OF AGREElENT between the City of Ithaca and the New York State Division of Highways in connection with the improvement of E. State St. from Mitchell Street to the City line. Carried Engineer Eustance reported that he had just gone over all proposed plans for paving East State Street with the Federal Engineer and that the Engineer had made no ,-major criticism and assured him that the job would be advertised within 30 days and corpleted this Fall. City The Clerk reported the receipt of a deed conveying Line a 50 foot roadway fro-m Elie Street to Hook Place along Road the west City line, 25 feet bei_ig within the City, and 25 feet in the Town of Ithaca. By Co r issioner Evans: seconded by Cary issioner U1liting: RESOLVED: that this tdeed be accepted and filed. Carried. Cascadilla Street _ ww+ The clatter of selecting a na:_Ze for this proposed street and the r_Zatter of securing an agreement with the Town Board for their share of the cost of construction and _1aintenance, were referred to the Highway Coy: _iittee, City Engineer and City Attorney, with power. The Highway Co.-1_littee bUas requested to investi- gate the conditions in the 200 block Ca,scadilla St., where, it was reported, one or been constructed outside the property the boundary of the City street. more porches had line and within 449 B. P0174 —2 5-- 24- .193 - Work Superintendent Feller suggested the following Relief projects as necessary _i iprove:1ents that might be undertaken as Work Relief : Reset curb and fix pavelent, E. Court St. $400. S.Cayuga,guard rail and Sulk and rail 250. Sanitary sewer, Taughannock Blvd. �j00. Sanitary sewer cross over on E. State St 400, Concrete walk & gutter -- Frosh Alley 650. Two Storm Sewers ;Lewis and Jay Sts. 5000 3000. By CorL:iissioner Merrill: seconded by Coy eMiller: RESOLVED: that the projects be approved and the Common Council be requested to appropriate $3,000 to the Work Relief account for this work. Carried E.Court St. Commissioner Evans reported that the Highway Ridening Cozmittee had :jade an inspection of the proposed widening of East Court Street and that they remmmended that the curb adjacent to the new Court House and Jail- be set back 3 feet at this time to permit the proper alignment of the curb with the new driueway s that are to be constructed, and that both sides of the street be widened the same distance before the street is resurfaced. By Cormiissioner Evans: seconded by Commissioner Allen: RESOLVED :. that the plans for widening East Court Street 3 feet on each side from No. Cayuga Street to Aurora Street be and the some hereby are approved, and further, RESOLVED: that the curbing adjacent to the Court House and Jail be set back at this tine in connection with the inprovements now, being undertaken by the contractor. Ayes - -4 Nays - -1 (miller) Street By Co:v,iissioner miller: seconder: by Co::rlissioner Evans: Light RESOLVED: that the Lighting Coi :imittee be 19. Clinton authorized to investigate the necessity of placing a street light on W. Clinton Street near the Ilston Ice Co: :Zpany plant. Carried ,audit By Com_Missioner 7hiting: seconded by Com. Merrill: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Cormiittee be and the sane are hereby ap proved for pay-ment. Carried. 11.eeting adjourned at the call of the 3layor. City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF IYHACA� N.Y _ ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 6, _1133 11:30 A.M. PRESENT - -Mayor Ber ;bolt z Co=i s sioner s-- Miller, Shit i_lg, Allen, Evans, Terrill Superintendent -- Feller Engi-zecr-- Eustance 70RK p�ayor Bergholtz reported that the present i7orl. RELIEF Relief progrm. was about co;- ipleted, and he sug-,CD that the Board approve additional projects and request the Coa- ?on Council for an additional appropriation in order to carry on Tork relief until October when, he estimated, the State and Federal prograr_is Mould be under way. He asked the Suporilitendent to sub:ait the list of proposed projects,--hich here as follotrs : Project Labor Haterial Total Clinton St" storm sewer $250. }150. 1400. Renew curb &Gutter,!L Tioga St. 3,000- 2, 200. 51200. Renew curb &Gutter Elmwood, %'orth, Toap'iins, Plain, i�cadorr, Lincoln a Lid others 2,500. 1,900- x,400. ___'0"'5.,7 50 • 250- olo, 000. By Corv.issioner 1.2i11er: seconded by Cork- iissioner Allen: RESOLVED: that the Board approves the projects as submitted and hereby requests the Co-_.laon Council to appropriate $10,000. to carry out these projects as Work Relief. Carried. On motion :eeting adjourned. �ity Clerk l BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS )� CITY OF ITHACA REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 27,19 PRESENT - -Mayor Bergholtz. Com,ii ss:ioners-- SVhiting, Evans, Iherrill, Miller,Allen Superintendent- - Feller Engine er -- Eustance Forester--Baker Representative of Water Dept. -- Carpenter Attorney-- Treman Asst. Engr. -- Marble Minutes of the regular and adjourned regular meetings of July 26th, August 2nd and August 9th were duly approved. EAST ?,fir. ' 'T.L.Tyler requested the Board to reimburse STATE him 0364 being the cost to him of excavating STREET to grade the easterly end of East State Street at the time the sanitary and water mains were extended for his development. He stated that he was deeding the City about 0500.00 worth of his property without charge in connection with the right -of -way for the new pavement and stated that he felt the City should pay the cost of the excavation. Engineer Eustance pointed out that Mr. Tyler made the excavation on his own volition and agreed to stand the expense in order to secure immediate sewer and water service, and that the paving contractor would have graded this portion of the road- way at no expense to the City if it had not been done by Xr. Tyler. There was a general discussion of the Proposition. Reference to the Minutes of the imeeting of May 24,1933 substantiated the Engineer's staternlent with respect to .r. Tyler's agreement to make the excavation at his expense. By Cormlissioner Miller: seconded by Com. Merrill: RESOLVED: that this matter be referred to the Highway & Public Grounds Committee with power to decide on 11r. Tyler's request and to requisition the Common Council ,Qn behalf of the Board for an appropriation to meet the amount agreed upon if any. Ayes -- -5 Nays - -0 Carried. Mr. Rogers of 948 E. State Street requested per- mission to install only one set of services for his 100 foot lot claiming that it would never be split up into two lots so as to necessitate another sewer and water service. Superintendent Feller reported at least eight other similar situations along the proposed pavement and stated that the Chairman of the Sewer and Water Co.imittee and City Attorney had prepared and recommended a formal agreement be signed by all property owners who may be allowed to waive the BoardIs rule that a sewer and water service be provided for each 50 foot frontage, such agreement stipulating that the pavement shall no' be open for sewer or water services within the next 10 years. There was a general discussion of this matter and it was finally agreed that the ;;members of the Board would ::feet at 11 A.,!,.., the following day to make a, survey of these conditions along; East State Street and make a definite decision at that ti::ie. By Co,.uaissioner 'Whiting: seconded by Cori. .errill: RESOLVED: that the Plan showing alignment change on East State Street dated l-ay 5, 1933 as submitted by the City Engineer be and the same is hereby approved and the cloth copy thereof so endorsed by The Clerk and filed in the County Clerk's office. Carried. 4V. Seneca St. A petition was received from property o4-,nerc Sidewalk o,-i the North side of the 1,000 block U. Seneca Street requesting the Board to order si dowal'_,s constructed on the south side of this bloat. B. P. W. -2- 9-27-1933- The Matter was referred to the Cormiiittee on Highways for investigation and report. Sewer By Cor,umissioner Merrill: seconded by Com. Evans: Asst. WHEREAS, the sanitary sewer constructed Expunged in 1925 and assessed against the property of L. B. Chamberlain at Colu:abia and Hudson Streets in the alount of $17.00 is of no benefit to this property because it cannot be used, therefore, RESOLVED: that said assessment be and the same is hereby expunged. Carried. Damage The Clerk- reported receipt of a claim for Claim. danages filed by E.G. Conason who claims to have been injured when his car "entered upon and into certain depressions, ruts or low spots in and upon" the smooth brick pavement of South Aurora Street, "a point at or about the intersection of Hill View and Aurora Street." The City Attorney suggested that the Board recommend to the Council that the claim. be rejected. By Cormnissioner Merrill: seconded by Cori. Evans: RESOLVED: that the Board of Public Works recori:lends to the Conn-on Council that the claim of E.G. Conason be rejected. Carried Survey At the suggestion of Superintendent Feller, Shrubbery the Highway Committee was requested to make a Etc. City wide survey of the use of parts of the public highway, particularly the area between curb and sidewalk by property owners in planting shrubbery, hedges, etc., Historic The City Forester reported that the State Markers Highway Department on behalf of the Historical Society desired permission to erect about six historical markers at various points in the City between the curb and sidewalk. By Co::inissioner Evans: seconded by Cori. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the request be granted under the supervision of the Superintendent. Carried. Haller Corriissioner Evans reported that the Cori:_iittee Avenue had r_iet with the Town Board in relation to the iriproloement of the City line road on West Hill known as Haller Avenue, and that the Town Board was agreeable to the proposal providing that they should be allowed to furnish one half of the labor for the improver_lent of the road in viecr of the fact that they n one half of the expenses. Also that they agreed would be no tax on that portion in the Town owned by the City so long as the City maintained the roadway. At Conmissioner Evans' suggestion it was agreed that the City Attorney draw a proper resolution so that both Boards might adopt it in accordance with the Audit agre e:.lent . y By Com.issioner Z-:Zerrill: seconded by Cori. Whiting: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Fin,=ce Com-.2ittee be and the sar_ie hereby are approved for payment. Carried On :.lotion meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of the ?� ^yor. City Clerk. t)tD BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA ADJOURNED REGULAR HEFTING 8-1EPTE-MBE 28z 1931 -2 :30 P.M. PRISE ?ITT -- ,'.favor Bergholt z Com.ili s si oner s- -Whi t i ng, Evans, g filler, Merrill, Rumsey Attorney-- Treman Engineer-- Eustance Superintendent -- Feller E. State The Board discussed the survey, they had made Street during the morning, of the East State Street properties, with respect to the number of service slaterals to be constructed for over -sized or double lots. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Commissioner Evans: RESOLVED: that all sewer and water services, for each 50 feet of frontage on East State Street where such service would be required from a main under the proposed paving, be ordered in forthwith by the Superintendent and further, RESOLVED: that on the failure of any owner to carry out such order within the time required, the Superintend- ent shall carry out such order at City expense and charge the expense thereof to the respective properties. Curried. Mr. Tyler again discussed with the Board the proposition he presented at the meeting last evening. After a long and detailed consideration_ of the roblem it was found that '.1r• Tyler owed the City $163.,4 for storm sewer construction and $$225.00 for sanitary swer assessments against nine lots, or a total of $388- 86-0- As against this charge, X3$ he claimed a refund due him of 4.00. It was agreed to compromise .his claim at $ 288.86 and apply that toward the payment of his charges thereby leaving a balance due the City of $100.00. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Commissioner Evans: RESOLVED: that inaecordance with the mutual agreement and understanding between the Board and 2r.Tyler it is ordered that his sewer assessments ii-i the amount of $225 be credited in full; his bill for storm sewer construction credited in the amount of $63.86, thereby leaving a balance due of $ 100.00 and these total credits charged in full payment of his claim for $364.00; all in consideration of his executing a deed for right -of --way across his property necessary for the new alignment of East State Street, and the complete satisfaction of his claim for expenses incurred in excavating along the East end of East State Street. Carried. Mitchell St. Corr.7,issioner Whiting reported that the new Standpipe cover for the Mitchell Street standpipe had been inproperly designed and would have to be changed as the pitch is too flat to satisfactorily withstand the Winter snow load. He stated that the Pittsburgh- Des1loines Steel Companyy had offered to make the ,necessary changes at a cost of $24-0.00. By Co mnissioner RLUasey: seconded by Co,L_lissioner Whiting: RESOLVED: that the offer of the Pittsburgh Des )Aoines Steel Company, dated September 18th wherein they agreed to make necessary changes in the cover of the 1itchell St., to -,Ic for "240.00 be approved and the work authorized. Carried On notion meeting adjourned to reconvene at the call of the ':Iayor. *it Clerk 4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. ADJOURNED REGULAR YTETING OCTOBER 16, 1933 11:30 A.M. PRESENT -- Mayor Bergholtz Com; nissioners-- Whiting,Eva.ns,Miller,Rumsey, Y.errill,Allen. Superintendent -- Feller $ngineer-- Eustance Forester - -Baker Asst. Engineer -- Marble Water Dept. Representative -- Carpenter V70RK RELIEF The Mayor presented a list of proposed work projects to continue work relief. On motion of -Commissioner Miller $1,000 for labor was added to (Item 4) Airport. On motion of Commissioner Miller $1,200 added as Item 14 to extend water in E.State Street; and also $300 added for sanitary sewer extension in E.State St. WORK RELIEF PROGRAM AS APPROVED Cost Labor Material Total 1.Mitchell St.Curb & Gutter $1800 $1700 $3500 2.Bridge repairs,Inlet (3) & Dewitt 2500 4000 6500 4 Spencer St. Wall & Fill 2800 2200 5000 .Airport,Clearing &grading 2600 400 3000 STEWART PARK 5.Dredgiog Duck Pond 6-Filling shore east of Pond 800 200 1000 2000 1000 3000 SANITARY SEWERS 7.Kline Road Syphon Extension 300 400 700 8-Hector St. 1200 800 2000 9.Fourth St. 300 150 450 10- Investigation Adams St.main 200 - 200 10 (a) E.State St. 150 150 ?11000 3000 $ 25650 Total General $14650 WATER WORKS. LL-South Hill Aux. Main 2700 2200 4900 12.Highland Place 500 600 1100 13. Fourth Street 250 200 450 1 .E.State St. 700 500 1200 Total Water. 7150 3500 7650 By Commissioner P. 4iller:seconded by Com. Rumsey: RESOLVED: that the fpur Water Department projects be and they are hereby approved and authorized as Work Relief projects; and the sum of :7,650.00 is hereby appropriated from the 'eater Department Revenues to the Work Relief Fund for such purpose. Carried. By Commissioner Miller: seconded bir Com. R=sey• RESOLVED: that the Board approves and authorizes all general work if and when the Common Council appropriates the necessary funds; wherefore the Board hereby requests the Common Council to appropriate $25,650 to cover cost thereff; Carried. It was regularly moved,seconded and unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor that the Bridge Com- mitted be authorized to secure material for the bridges with or without bids. It was regularly moved,seconded and carried that other necessary material also be purchased with or without bids. This was likewise unanimously carried and approved by the I,layor. B.P.W. —2— oct.16,'33 Morris The matter of establishing some definite Avenue regulations with respect to the Morris Avenue Property properties was again discussed, and at the Superintendent's suggestion, it was agreed that the use and occupancy of these premises be left with power with the Committee on Public Buildings with the understanding that any one might use any of the premises at their own risk providing that they deposit $10.00 with the City Chamberlain to install a water meter and to guarantee the payment of $2.00 per week thereafter for such service. Sidewalks On motion of Commissioner Evans the Superintendent W.Seneca was directed to order the property owners on the So.Side South side of Nest Seneca. Street between Brindley Street end Floral Avenue to construct a cinder walk in front of their properties. Adjourned subject to call of i4p.yor. City Clerk 456 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 25,1933 PRESENT -- -Mayor Bergholt z Commissioners -- Whiting, Evans, Miller, Ilerrill, Allen Attorney -- Treman Asst. Engr. - -Zarbl e Superintendent—Feller Forester - -Baker Water Dept. Rep. -- Carpenter Minutes of the preceding regular and adjourned regular Meetings were duly approved. E. State St. By Commissioner Miller: seconded by Cori - Allen: Closed RESOLVED: that E. State Street from i:itchell Street to the south City line be closed to all traffic because of, and during the reconstruction of, said street. Unanimously carried. 'The Superintendent reported that although this street will be closed officially, it has been agreed by the engineer in charge that it would be maintained in such condition as to be passable for emergency use; by such as the Fire and Police Departments. Etta J. On recorsmendation of the City Attorney, the Hackley Board recom:_lended to the Comlon Council that they Damage reject the daiaage claim filed by Etta Jackson Claim Hackley. On the recom__Zendation of the Superintendent who Bridges explained the urgent need of re- decking the Inlet bridges, the Board agreed to request the Council to reconsider this item which they had disapproved in the proposed Federal Aid Program recently submitted by the Board. Hospital The Board decided that there was no reason for 'dater requiring the Hospital to pay the sar.le/' PaMes on the Rates different services for which they were responsible as suggested by the City Chamberlain, and it was, therefore, agreed that the present rates should continue. Nica It was reported that 'r_ "rs. Waltz, Clerk in the Waltz Cha_iberlainl s office, had not sufficiently recovered from her illness to return to work and the Board agreed to continue her on sick leave at regular pay for the balance of the year unless she should return sooner. Morris The case of I:rs. Leonard who was reported to be Avenue living in one of the City properties at 4101 !Norris Avenue without the payment of her water rent was referred to the Superinte ident. Street By Commissioner hiller: seconded by Co.--i. Terrill: Lights RESOLVED: that the Superintendent order two additional lights or. E. State Street near the City line, a--,-id one on hest Clinton Street; all to be located ap�roxi:mately as shown on a sketch submitted by the Ca.r. littee. Carried. Kolar The Suneri:"itendent reported that ?'ir. Kolar Driveway desired permission to enlarge the driveways to his gas station on Cliff Street by constructing a concrete ramp from the gutter to the side�.7alk for the space between the present driveways. The :latter c.,as referred to t1ie Co;_z:.iittee to investigate a-.-id report. a7 C.C. -2- 10-25-1933 AUDIT By Commissioner Iailler: seconded by Core. Allen: RESOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance CoKy,:.iittee be and the swiAe are hereby approved for payment. Carried. On motion :meeting adjourned at the call of the i;ay o r. City Clerk. �y BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR i.:EETING NOVEMBER 8, _1933 PRESENT- -Hayor Bergholtz corm - -ii ssioners-- Whiting, Evans, hiller, Runsey, L2errill, Allen Attorney - -- T r ernan Superintendent- - Feller Engineer--- Eastance Asst. E-r gr , --- Ea-rbl e Fore ster -- Baker Water Dert. Rep. -- Carpenter AldeT,,ien- •- Co,nfort, ToTRnsend 1.1 i nut e s Hinutes of the preceding meeting wkere duly app - roved. Eastman I:'r. Charles East pan, ti7ho has been receiving cor.ipensa- 71.C. tion since 1927 for injuries received while i7or'.ing Case for the City at that time, asked the Board to annrove and request the Industrial Coy -,-Assioner for a lump su.1 settlement rather than continue his present award of X7.70 per week. He offered to accept $1,500 in addition to the amounts alread$ paid. By Co jai s si oner l errill : seconded by Corn. Ruinsey : RESOLVED: that the City Attorney communicate with the State Industrial Commissioner and attempt to ma'-.e a settlement of the Eastman case for an additional payment of $1,500, and if approved, such settle;nent be' and the same is hereby authorized. Carried. Linden Mayor Bergholtz reported that a request had been Garage received from the Linden Garage for permission to install a gasoline service pimp in the City parking at the curbs Such installation being contrary to the Boards long established policy of not permitting additional encroachments of this nature, no action was ta'_:ensexcept to refer the matter to the committee. Speed On reco;=endation of Superintendent Feller the E.State Clerk was authorized to file a bill for $67.66 for Property water and sewer services provided for the lot at ;913 E. State St., now owned by :rs. R.A. Speed and hold the same as a charge against this property, such'bill to be paid in the event that such lot is at some future time built upon and would then require such service connections. Floral By Commmissioner Evans: seconded by Corn. Allen: Ave. , RESOLVED: that :tape drawn by the City Engineer Plans and approved Larch 19,1932 showing the new alignment of Floral Avenue, indicating the necessary rights -of -way therefor, be and the same hereby is approved and a copy thereof ordered filed in the County Clerk's Office. Carried. Ceiletery By Corn.zissioner PIerrill: seconded by Com. Tti'rniting: Accounts RESOLVED: that the recor2nendation of the Clerk be approved and the Ithaca Savings Banff: be requested to merge into one bank account the many individual accounts now carried in trust for the City for the perpetual care of t_�e City Ce_-_letery lots. Carried. Kolar On recommendation of the Highway Co:_i -, ittee the Cliff St. petition of 'r. Kolar for per fission to enlarge his driveways at ii is Gas Station on Cliff Street was refused. B.P.a. -2- 11 -8--33 Federal Mayor Bergholtz reported that the previously Aid approved Federal Aid Program and application to Program the Federal Emergency Administration had been temporarily withdrawn in order to reconsider and resubmit the projects and request a 34o grant only ; it having been deter: -.lined that it would be to the greater advantage of the City to only ask a grant of the Federal Administration and sell the bonds in the open :gasket. He submitted the following revised list of projects which he recoriended be approved for submission to the Federal Emergency Administration: PAVING 1. North Cayuga Street $38,500 2. Delaware Ave. 12, 000 40 Prospect St. 7,300 . Highland Place 5,500 'j. Taughannock Bvl d. 49,100 6. Floral Ave. 33,000 7. Haller Blvd. 3:275 8. Lake Street widening 2,20P $150,875 RESURFACING 1. N. Aurora St. 241,P00., 2. Court & Geneva St. 15,100 3. S.Meadow St. 89800 Dryden Road 7,800 5-Buffalo St- 25,000 50,700 REPAVING 1. W. State St. 70, 500 2, Stewart Avenue 45,500 1162000 CURB & GUTTER 1. Bryant Hgt s. 91900 2. Elm St. 2,500 ilitchell St. 4, 500 Cobb, Irliller & Worth Sts. _ 5,900 22, 800 SANITARY SEWERS 1. V" court St. 10,800 2. Fine Screen Disposal Plant 5,000 15,800 BRIDGES 1. Redeck & Repair State, Seneca, Buffalo and Devitt Ave. Bridges 7,500 7,500 Total Estir_lated actual cost $39�, 675• Less Estimated =fount of Federal Grant 11 ,300- Balance to be raised by City $279,375- Each project was carefully considered. Corriissioner Miller stated he was in favor of all projects except the paving of Floral Avenue and that he could not vote for the progrcz -i so long as it contained this project. (Cor_r :lissioner faller fully stated his reasons for being opposed to the paving of Floral Avenue �t previous :Zeetings) By Corr-iissioner Rumsey: seconded by OoT .Allen: RESOL yD,' thatveach and all of the projects above listed, together with the respective cost thereof be and the srLne are hereby approved, and further, RESOLVED: that they be reco .riended to the Co l_� on Council clith the re clue st that the Council ap -prove the s---tz:le and provide and appropriate to the Board of Public Works sufficient money to cover the cost of said projects and further, RESOLVED: that the Board recommends to the Council that these projects be submitted for approval to the Federal Emergency Adinini s-- tration, with the request that a Federal Grant be allotted to the city on the basis of 30% of the coast of all labor and material of all approved projects, and further, RESOLVED: that in the event that any project, or part of any project be not approved by the Council or by the Federal AcUini stra- tion, then the foregoing approval shall apply to all remaining projects or parts of projects. Ayes - 5 Nays -- 1 (Miller) Motion Carried. 3 �) 6' () B. P. W. --3— 11 -5--33 I�Tew Corti_Zissioner Whiting reported that the present Meter meter truck was in need of major repairs; that it Truck was 4 years old and in his opinion should be replaced. I•fe reco -,-- .iended the purchase of a new Dodge panel body delivery truck pointing out that although it cost about $p70.00 more than a Ford or Chevrolet, its rugged construction and other advantages appear to mkke it worth the diffrence. Corm. <,issioner Runsey objected to this type of truck on the grounds that it was little riore than a Touring car chassis with truck body and reconu ended that a regular truck type be considered. By Commissioner Whiting: seconded by Corgi. Miller: RESOLVED: that the Superintendent be authorized to purchase a new Dodge truck at a cost of $655.50. Ayes -- -5 Nays - -1 (Rvrnsey) Carried Water Com.,i.ssioner Whiting explained the need for Hain replacing the 12" galvanized pipe line that was De7itt now giving inadequate service in DeWitt Place Place and recom-.'Iended that it be replaced by an 5" slain, Work reauiring approximately 350 feet and costing about elief 4900 including a new fire hydrant. R By Cor�rnissioner Whitilz : seconded by Co:m. Allen: RZSOLVED: that 1900 be and the same hereby is appropriated from the Water fund to the Work Relief account for the construction of a new 51' water main in De7itt Place as recor_L.lended. Carried. Audit By Corirrissioner Merrill: seconded by Co 1. Whiting: RESOLVED: that bills audited and approved by the Finance Co.= r : :littee be and the smme are hereby approved for pay=ment . Carried. Meeting adjourned to reconvene at call of Iayor. City Clerk 461 BOARD OF PUBLIC �=OZEDINgS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. ADJOURNED REGULAR IIEESING NOV. 27, 1933 11 A.II. PRESENT-- ilayor Bergholt z. Commissioners -- Whiting, Evans, Hi 11er, Merrill, Allen Superintendent -- Feller Representative Water Dept. -- Carpenter Forester - -Baker Minutes of the preceding meeting duly approved. C.W.A. Mayor Bergholtz reported that the reason for Work calling this :meeting was to approve a Work Program Program prepared in the amount of $89,000 to be undertaken by the C.J.A. whereby the labor cost amounting to $70,000 would be furnished 100% providing the cost of materials, equipment and supplies amounting to $19,000 would be furnished by the City. He also stated that there was a possibility of the C.W.A. paying part of the cost of the equipment and perhaps the Material. Engineer Eustance explained in detail each of the projects, sum:~iari zed as follows : PROJECT LABOR T ATERIAL TOTAL 1. Airport Ilprov. $12, 000 $4,000 $16,o00 2. Stewart Park Ext. 30, 000 S, 000 38,000 3. Six 2:ile Cr. Park 81000 2, 000 10, 000 40 Road Grading 10, 000 3,000 13,000 54 Mosquito Control 000 2,000 12,000 570,000 r11 ,, 000 I b� 9, 000 By Commissioner Evans:seconded by Com., errill: RESOLVED: that the above projects be approved. Carried. By Commissioner P!iller: seconded by Con.Whiting: RESOLVED: that the Com. -.ion Council be requested to appropriate $19,000 or as much thereof as may be necessary, as the City's share of the cost of the above projects. Carried. Engineer Eustance suggested that the West side playground, the Monte Vista Overlook, and the grounds around the three water reservoirs might be graded and improved by means of the opportunity afforded under the C.W.A. By Commissioner Allen: seconded by Cori. 71hiting: RESOLVED: that the Engineer prepare these and, any other desirable projects for consideration of the Board at its next meeting. Carried. On motion of Co=_iissioner Tiller the Engineer was authorized to secure necessary professional help in connection with the preparation and execution of the Civil Works Administration projects. Water Teter By Cori. Whiting ;seconded by Con. Allen: State T.B.Hospital RESOLVED: that the Superintendent be authorized to purchase' inniediately a compound water i -_meter for the State Tuberculosis Hospital at a cost of $480 so it can be pro _lptly installed. Carried. At the :ayor's suggestion the replacement of the s::1all water line in Chestnut Street with a larger main was left for a later date with the possibility of includ- ing such work as a C.W.A. project. By Com." ;luting; seconded by Ccx_i.l.errill: si n thSOLVED1 that the -'ayor and Clerk be authorized to g annual co.ztract with iTational A:"1onia Co. o'arried. Hoeting adjourned s, ect to call of Mayor. ~ City Clerk 1�6 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC 'WORKS PROCEEDINGS 462 CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR MEETING DECE ?TIBER 135 1933 P +'SENT - -Mayor Bergholt z Corm-.,Ii Allen, i :Terrill Engineer--Eustance Superintendent -- Feller Forester - -Baker Chairman C.T.A.-- Crowley Attorney - -Tre-. an Slater Rep. -- Carpent er Asst.. Engr.-- 'Iarble Director C.W.A.-- Sloughter Minutes I:Iinutes of the preceding meetinG duly approved. Judge Crowley reported receipt of a telegram increasing 0. 17.A. quota from 500 to 800 C.�7.A. The following ?later iyorks projects were reutimed: Projects 900 hr s. ::= itchell St. ,cleaning around standpipe 300 Cayuga Heights 00 " Road from Slaterville Rd.to 601 dars,hand grading Heights Court new 6t1 main replace 211- 510 feet Chestnut St.replacc 611 _Main with 611 near Hook Mace Giles St.,�(i. of Hospital Br. 7001 of pipe,new location Total work relief hours 5, 470 Total cost raaterial�2000 By CoTriissioncr F.4iller;Seconded by Com. RurnseY: RDSOLVED: that this progra-li for the Water Department be approved and an application made to C.T.A. for its approval and �2, 000 appropriated to cover the cost of the material. Carried. Engineer Eustance explained that projects now in progress could use more men and that it would not be necessary to formulate new projects to care for increase in allot::lent. Public Grounds Cor_rlittee given power to ap -prove wort. to be carried on at Stewart Park project fro---I time to time. Also power to appoint sub cor riittce including perhaps :.io abers of Stewart Park Co-:. fission to aid. Power of Co=.iittee extended to include Airport and other projects. Engineer Eustance reported that the expansion of road grading projects would need pore equipment, trucks etc. He reported work ;,;as now in progress on Titus Flats project which will exhaust the 0, 000 item included in X19, 000 appropriation. Decide to use the X1%000 a,ppro-)riation first before roGuesting additional funds. He also reported_ that to ._ia.kc Giles Street connection with Cornell Street certain rights -of -way will need to be secured. By 00rr :-2issioner Bu:1sey: Ueco Ldcd by Con. Allen: RESOLVED: that the City take ir.rie di at e steps to secure necessary rights -of -Way to :_lake Cornell Street extension, and ask Co::1__.on Council for 03, 200 for such purpose. Carried Com: -_ i ssi over 'T.errill ca ::e in at this point. Board discussed possibility of necessary increase in funds for equipneat. Superintendent Feller reports that ?r. ?ovidor will not give right:; -of -way until given assurance ti-la.t there will be no assessae,it. 'ratter tabled. .":,:nginec r Eust Ince ox- plainod i�­�.prove,_.onts bein- ��ade on du::1p as Park extension and nccc:,^ity of oecuri�lg, Joh,zUoii and Crepinko land. He proposed conveying BINY4 —2— 12--13-33 some land on Inlet to Johnson in post payment for land needed for road. :RESOLVEDf that this ..utter be referred to Building & Grounds Committee to toll; with the orners and report back in special meeting. Carried. Garbage Commissioner Miller suggested that the Board should at this time loop for a now location for a City duip. He suggested land between Lehigh tracks and Fairgrounds. There was come di scuri on of this suggestion. By Commissioner Ru_I ;ey : seconded by Cori. Allen: ,SOLVED: that the Attorney, Col issioners Allen and _tiller and the Public Grounds Ca ;..:ittoe sec :1r. Novidor in regard to :An option on his land for a new dump. Carried. Audit By Commissioner Runsey:seconded by Co_, Evans: SOLVED: that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and the same are hereby approved for payment. .Carried. By Commissioner Ru_isey:seconded by Coy. ;tiller: RESOLVED: that the Council be requested to appropriate $15,000 for additional Datcria.ls, supplies, rights-- of —way etc., for the additional C.` ".A. projects. Sidewalk Carried Vaurt St By Connissioner ;vans: seconded by Com, :Alen: RESOLVED: that the sidewalk on the north side of West Court Street for a distance of 100 feet cast of Plain Strect be moved 2.3 feet to the south. Carried Meeting adjourned subject to call of Hayor. R.S.-Baker, Acting Secretary ' city Clcr'_. `63 64 BOARD OF-PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR MEETING DEC IBER_27,_103 PRESENT - -Mayor Bergholt z Commissioners- Whiting, Evans, 1Hi11 er, Allen, Rurisey Attorney - -T reWan Superintendent-Feller Engineer -- E ust arse Water Department Rep. -- Carpenter MINUTES linutes of the preceding sleeting were approved. STEUART By Commissioner Ramsey: seconded by Coral. Evans: Park RESOLVED: that the -Hap prepared and sub- - Boundaries ;Witted by the City Engineer showing the boundaries of the areas being developed as StetiTart Park be and the same is hereby approved and the boundaries of Stewart Park are hereby determined and fixed as shown on said ?Hap. Carried. SE1 ER The matter of securing a payment from the SERVICE State for "outside sewer service" for State College buildings outside the City limits was referred, on .lotion of Commissioner 'Hiller, to the Buildings and Sanitary Sewer Comnlitt ec. GILES ST. The matter of securi�cig rights -of -way for the RIGHTSAOF*NAY proposed improvement to Giles Street was referred to the Highway and Public Grounds Com- nittee. PIERCE & Com- missioner Evans reported that HT. Pierce JOHNSON had revised his previous deiaand for $6,000 in LAND addition to the small strip of land on the Inlet in EXCHANGE exchange for his undeveloped land that the City desires in its development of a Golf Course, and that he now offers to ..lake the transfer for $2,000 without the land on the Inlet,or $1,500 with the land on the Inlet dnd in either case a suitable fence constructed around his boat storage building and dock near the Inlet. Corm- Assioners Evans,Whiting and Ruasey all spoke in opposition to accepting either offer. By Cors.iissioner Whiting: seconded by Cosa. Allen: RESOLVED: that the offer .--1a.de by ?1r. Pierce be refused for the tine being. Carried Water :rain By Com-,- .d ssioner Whiting: seconded by Cosa. ?Hiller: t:cI;inneys RESOLVER: that the plan of the proposed extension of a 6 inch water .lain to ?rcKinncys be and the sa:.ie is hereby approved, and further, 'RESOLVED; that said ext ensi oil i s hereby authorized and the su;:. of7, 500 appropriated to prosecute such worn as a C.'%A. project, and WHEREAS, part of said extension is about 2, 500 feet beyond the present li,_lit (Ithaca- Lansing Totten li-no) as fixed by the Water Power & Control � Color - fission, therefore, RESOLVED: that the 11ayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to execute and file with the Water Power & Control Co~-iission an application for pernis ion to make such extension. Carried street On recom-- lendation of Com-iissioner ?.filler, the Light installation of additional street lights on Giles St., Giles St. was postponed for the present. Audit By Cori:ai ssioner 7hiting: seconded by Cori. Evans: RESOLVED: that the bills ,ub:..itted and audited by the Finance Co r ittcc be ^lid the sa._ie are hereby ap�groved for payi.:ent. Carried. B.P.W. --2- 12.27 -33. Mayor Bergholt z called attention to the fact that this mould be his last Meeting with the members of the Board as their Chairman and with appropriate remarks thanked them for their cooperation. Commissioner Thiting thanked the `;ayor for his remarks and assured him of the Board's pleasure in having worked with him, and asked for a rising vote of thanks to the -:ayor for his efforts and leadership during the past 4 years. With a rising vote of thanks to the Mayor and best wishes to Co l:. i ssioner Whiting who was also retiring from the Board the meeting adjourned. ?,,r Clerk. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROQEDIYGS ITHACA, N.Y. SPECIAL ; ?EETING JAuuARY 4, 1934 PRESENT -- hayor Smith Commissioners-- Eva.ns,miller,? errill, Allen, Rumsey, Sandon. Superintendent -- Feller Engineer - -Eust a,nce Forester--Baker Asst, Engr.-- ?:garble Water Dept. Rep. -- Carpenter Attorney -- Stephens Aldermen-- Townsend, Comfort Mayor Smith announced that he called this special meeting to recommend to the Board that the position of Superintendent be abolished and that the acting City Engineer be required to assume the administrative and supervisory duties of the Superintendent. He acknowledged this as his own idea and that it was suggested to the Board primarily in the interest of economy and reduction of over -head expense. The nayor summarized the proposition by asking the Board "should we economize and is this a good tray to do it" 7 After a brief discussion, which centered, as a result of a query from Commissioner Sawdon on the City's present financial status, Commissioner Evans stated that he believed the members should have more time to carefully consider such an important matter; and for that purpose, he moved that no action be taken until the next meeting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hiller and unanimously carried and approved. The meeting then adjourned. 'City Clerk.