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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1936BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR 1,4EETING 4:00 P.1.1. January 8, PRESENT --- Mayor yers Cormni s si oners —Sawdon, Allen, Ruin sey, J,i,erri 11, mi s call Attorney -- Powers Clerk - -l;at thews Engineer - Eustanae Asst. Engr. -- 1,1Rrble Fore ster ---- Bailer Sewer Inspector-- Vioodford _ Water Supt. -- Carpenter Al de Barns. 1 :i nut es Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly ap=proved. Vuithbu-rn The Clerk reported that he had offered Corp. the 1rithburn Corporation ;100 fora, lot on Lake Avenue as directed at the last meeting, and that the offer had been accepted._ By Co1mzissioner Saw don: seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: RESOLVED: -that the offer be confirmed and referred to the Co..1.ion Council for an appropriation. Carried. E.State & The Clerk read a letter frozm Dr.H.G.Bull, i.itchell Sts. 817 E.State Street, who called the Board's Intersection attention -to the very serious condition existing at the intersection of E.State and Kitchell Streets, especially when the pave -ment is slippery. He stated that cars were constantly jumping the curb on his property,that he had erected an iron pipe fence there for his protection, that he had repeatedly repaired sa:;1e, but recently it had become so unsightly teat he had taken it down. Although he thought it was the city's responsibility to protect property at this intersection he stated that he was willing to replace this fence at his own expense,but he wanted the Board's opinion on the :tatter first. B y Co.,,mlissioner Sawdon: seconded by Co:_Z:nissioner Rizisey: RESOLVED: tha t the - latter be referred to the Highvuav Co.iraittee for investigation. Carried Street Light The Engineer reported that the Rurp.l Fulton St. Resettle;-.lent Ad-,--,iinistrationla reouested the installation of a street light beyond the end of :T. i`altion Sc. in order to light up the entrance to their ofsices located in t1�e Tre:.lan,King & Co..ip,p.ny warehouse. B =� Co: _.iissioner Rur_1sey:seconded by CoizrAissioner :Terrill: RESOLVEDthat the request be denied bec ,-.use the piste referred to is privately ogled. •P •A• The Engineer reported that the city's approved ln. P. A.- projects we -re in the last stages of co.:lpletion; that none had been approved in quite so-,1e ti:_1e, but that he had written ir. Conole asking for approval of so.7e :;. ,aore projects, which he outlined briefly.He also reported that there was a scarcity of relief sirorke-rs in the county and that tine city could, if it'-wished) transfer :°.lost of its .Zen to projects outside the city and shut dmmn all city projects. Having had requests for such a transfer, he asked the BoardIs opinion on the ;:latter. The Engineer favored continuing the city projects becEmse .ost of ther.i were needed i :lprove;.lents ? which would otherwise cost the city 100% and favored keeping a 1,,,rge force of relief :.1en at tirork in order to secure therebir a larger proportion of Federal - :oney for materiels and equip-:Ient, By Con.lissioner- ,Sawdon: seconded by 00--m.iissioner Rizisey: RESOLVED:that the - ,tatter be referred to the Cor .ion Council with the reco :.Zenda�tion that the work prograri be carried on and as .zany .aen as possible be retained by the city; and further that the City Engineer be directed to appear before the Council and present this reca.r.endation. Carried. 97 y�s B. S' • 'rJ • -2- JC,n. 8.11936 Bergholtz The co- ,r.iittee appointed to ..,a.ke an Tr -.ct appraisal of the "Bergholtz Tract" reported that the Trust Coitipany ha,d ::lade a written offer to sell for $10,000 the portion of this tract north of Rose :lary Lane, The coimnittee objected to this price as being too high and studied the advisability of arriving at a price for all the re:aa,ining land between the Nursery and the High School Field, for which they suggested Making an offer of $15,000. Regard ing the financing, the co-=, suggested that, if the offer is accepted, the money be either paid out of the Stewart Park Fund income at the rate of $1,000 or 01,500. per year at 4% interest or if, after acquiring the land by contract, the Board of Education are interested in developing the southern portion that au agree-.lent be .:lade with them'whereby they would pay a proportionate share, relieving the Stewart Park Fund. The co :L:littee further reported that :;rs. i,;.I..Reynolds owns 11 lots or abour 1i acres in area. These are now being offered for sale for X1,500. By Commissioner Allen: seconded by Corr :..issioner Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the co.,.L.littee t s report be referred to the Cor,mlon Council for approval and, if so approved, that this 13oa.rd reco :.i :, :lend to the Stewart Park Cor.tiission that all their land holdings in this area, be purchased from the Toapkins Couratyr Trust Co :lpany at X15, 000 by the Stewart Park Cormmission for the City for public park purposes as an addition to the Stewart Par: property. Carried. By Ociumissioner Sawdon: seconded by Caza,,issioner Allen: RESOLVED that, if the Bergholtz tract be purchased, that the 11 lots otned by I.r. Reynolds be acquired if possible. Carried Pearsall Pl. Co.- n- iissioner Sawdon reported that there W -1,ter bill remains unpaid a balance of $147.44 which represents interest due to JP.n. 1,1936 on the city Is a" -ire of the cost of extending water services in Pearsall Place, inside the city li: :sits. It was - .ioved, seconded and c irried that :r. Pearsall be notified to appe ^Lr at the next Board .,eeting with reference to this :latter. Water Dept. occ..iissioner Sawdon re ^.d the annual report Report of Professor E.!a.Chn,::ot, Supervising Chenist of the Filtrc:tion Plant. The report lauded the recent i .--prove .ents made -Lt the plant which :.vike it co-_-,p- .rable to other modern plants of its kind in New Yore State, rind which add efficiency : :ind economy to its operation. Er. Cha._iot suggested that steps should be t,.ken to increase the storage capacity of the i-lpounding reservoir in Six I. ile Oreeic either by dredging or increr,sinE t-- -ie height of the d_ -!zi, or preferably both. He further sugF, -ested thz�t he thought it would be wise to acquire a ab suitle d, -m —site father up strea:: for a, future additional i.,,pounding reservoir. Co.1.:issioner Sawdon pointed out that the records show that in 1925 3,000,000 gallons of water were being filtered per day whereas in 1935, with =?n increased population a.nd an increase in revenue fro:.: the sale of v�ater, on1�r 1, X00, 000 gal, per day were reouired to be filtered. This decrease in the a:clount of water filtered is due nri-Mrlrily to the pro :zpt repair of all leaks as they occur. On :.iotion tiie report was ordered filed. Co y. :,i.ssioner Sawdon pointed out that a, considerable Laount of waster is used a,nlutlly for flushing streets,sewers etc., for which the dater Depart:--lent has -received ,no revenue since the year 1930. Prior to that ti :e the 7later Dep- rt: °:ent received 0 9 000 an- nua,lly for water so used. He suggested beeping the a.tter in ;.:ind wit'-1 -L view to restoring t le fon,ler practice as soon as possible. B. Y. '.4. — - Jenut�ry S, 1936. Audit By Cora'-- iissioner i:errill: seconded by Co:,.Ru.-lsey: RESOLVED: th.n•t the bills ap,DToved and audited by tae Fin ^nce Coy :.1_.ittee be and tae s�.::e hereby axe rip-proved for p^.y:: ent. Cr=ied Appoint .--., eats Tine 1.'ayor appointed the following st ^,nding co ._iittees of the Bor,,rd of Public '.Vo-rks for the yer�.r 1936: WATER Sawdon Allen Miscall HIGHWAYS AND GARBAGE VanBlarcori Sawdon Rimsey . E01PI ENT AND STREET LIGHTING .iiscall VanBlrxco:.1 gerr :ll PUBLIq BUILDINGS AND SANITARY SEWERS Rimse Allen Van317,rcom PARKS AND GROUNDS Allen Rurzsey• ::Terrill FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS i:ierrill avrdon Ru: :lsey CONSTRUCT_ION A_ ND 11: 'ROVE: TENTS R=,sey ? :i scr,l Sawdon On ;:lotion meeting adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, Acting Sec ly I BOARD OF PUBLIC *��ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA. N.Y. REGULAR TWEETING 4 P.::• JANUARY 22, 1936 PRESENT- -Hayor :_yers 0o1mffi s s one r s-- Sawdon, VanBla.r c om, Al l en, Lie rri 11 Attorney -- Powers Clerk-- liatthews Engineer-- Eustance Asst. Engr. -- :iiarbl e Forester- -Baker Sewer Inspector --- Woodford Water Supt. -- Carpenter minutes 1-Unutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Pearsall P1. 1ir. Pearsall appeared before the Board as INater bill requested at t1:e previous meeting. He explained that there were now three meters installed on the water line in Pearsall Place and stated that he believed that these three consumers' water bills for the year would cover tine interest charge on the amount of money the City had invested in that line. He therefore asked that he be relieved of paying this interest charge. It was moved by Comsaissioner Sawdon that the bill of $147.44 be expunged. The motion was not seconded. After some dis- cussion it was moved by Com:ifissioner Va.nBlarcom, seconded by Com:-iissioner Allen and carried that the eater Com,,,ittee be authorized to make a further study of this matter. Cemetery Bequest By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Cori,,,.Allen: Cora. Slater WHEREAS under the last will and testament of Cora J. Slater, late of the City and County of Cortla.nd,New York, a, bequest in tiie sirii of $100 was made to WItha.ca. City Ce.iletery of Ithaca, N-.Y. and VIH•EREAS the executor of said will is now prepared to pay to tine City of Ithaca the said sum of $100 upon tine execution amd delivery to hi:a of proper receipt therefor, now therefore be it RESOLVED that the :Mayor a•nd the City Clerk be, and they hereby are authorized.-and directed to execute a receipt for the s-,id legacy ap -)roved by the City Attorney and deliver the same to Elmer L. Thompson, executor. Carried. Icy Hills commissioner Van Blarcom, reporting for the Signs comnfittee appointed to investigate the advisability of erecting signs at tine top of all icy hills in tale city, stated that such an investigation had been made and as a result 10 such signs had been purchased at $6.90 each. He also reported the purchase of 20 railroad crossing signs at $4.25 each. State E. & Mitchell CO ,.,lissioner VanBlarcom reported Sts. ,Intersection t:lat he had investigated the compl =!illt of Dr. H.G.Bu11,P817 E.Sta.te Street, i^,i^.de at the previous :Meeting. As a result he reco:l:iended that the City erect the 3" pipe rail, t 4:cen f Bull e Post Office inside the curb in front of Dr. s property. It wjs (loved, seconded and carried ti 9,t the reco:l:fenda,tion of Col= 1:111.ssione-r V nBl�.•-rcorl be adopted. City H,.,ll On reco:_z :endation of Co:�missioner P:�.ihting Va.nBlarcorf, tine Building Co..,-_littee were A instructed to check over the exterior of the Cite Hall to see if it shoula be rep , Lnted -.t this ti-:fe. P A. A, The Engineer. reported t:. ^,t tine )1. P.A. offici,.•ls were now in a -position to consider: ne7 projects :_-end a.s'_.ed the Board if bu- should prep�nre so:_ ..lore projects for approval. He oi1-tlined the projects he _,ad in ::find, :host of which h�,,d been previously a-o- )roved as I.E•R•A• projects. By Co;.jf: issioner Sa.wdon: seconded b r Co_n ".1, V2311 co_ -, : RySCLVED: t -i ^.t t--.e City En�-7ineeT be directed to prep�,,re adw.itional proj ect s f0_ SLlb:.11 Ssion to . kryA.^ B. P. W. -2- 1 -22 -1936. V.F.gars Commissioner Allen reported th^t the Veterans of Bill Foreign ors h7d requested that the Board expunge a bill of $115.02 which the City had charged them for hauling bleachers for their LAbor Day Aservance at the airport. By Comm. UnBlarcon: seconded by Comm. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the bill be charged to bad debt. Carried. St.Railway Co. Commissioner Allen reported that the Street Stations. Railway Company had two waiting stations which they offered for sale to the city at $25 each. It was suggested that they might be used for shelters at the .municipal golf course. After some discussion Commission- er Allen was directed to inform the Railway Companythat members of this Board felt that these waiting stations :Might well be donated to the city in lieu of taxes against them which were expunged in recent years. VanNatta Pump Commissioner Sawdon pointed out that by Station Persoynel moving the recording apparatus from VanNattas Pumping Station to the Filtration Plant, the Water Department would be in a position on larch ly to dispense with the services of three operators now employed at the pumping station. By Commissioner Sawdon: seconded by Com. VanBlarcom; RESOLVED: that the position now held by the three operators of VanNa,ttaf s pumping Station be and the same hereby is abolished as of March 15,1936. Carried. Dam Commissioner Sawdon reported that the Soundings Water Department were ready to take soundings of the main reservoir to find out what filling had been deposited as a result of last July's flood. Percy Field Co�ti:� Be�brE g. A37.e�i xeported4 that the Caretakerle - caretakerts house at Percy Field was in need House of extensive repairs, and that the present tenant was behind in his water and house rent. No action was taken pending the taking over of the field in the Spring by the Board of Education. Equip ;Rent Reporting for Commissioner miscall who was absent, the Engineer stated that he was ,shaking a study of the city's old trucks and expected to have a completed report to submit at next meeting. Electric Commissioner Merrill reported that, as a Rates result of a meeting with Gas & Electric officials in which three different proposals were outlined, he had asked for submission of such proposals in writing and expected to h-aA a report for next meeting. A general discussion ensued in which all members agreed that this :latter be given very careful consideration before signing a new contract. Both Commissioners Sawdon and Lerrill were definitely opposed to signing a ten year contract as had been done previously. Commissioner Sawdon suggested that the city investigate this Matter thoroughly with the view of finding out what could be done in regard to furnishing its own power. Finger Lakes Commissioner VanBlarcom reported that Garage nr. Begent had requested permission Driveway to remove the pillar supporting that portion of the secold'story of the Finger Lake's Garage which protrudes over the sidewalk and substitute it with W si Filar pillars _loved in closer to the building. He also asked permission to widen the present driveway by extending it about 3 feet on East Green Street nod 3 feet on S. Tiog^ Street towards the corner. By Convissioner Sawdonneconded by Co=issioner Allen: RESOLVED: that permission be granted pending appiovni of plans covering same. Carried. .- 102 B. P.1- --3- 1-- 22 -36. Bill Board Commissioner Allen reported that the N.Tioga St. lease for the billboard which is erected on the Renwick property at the end of N.Tioga Street has expired, and that the Advertising Company has failed to remove same after having had notice by the property owner to do so. The Enyor stated that he would take the .natter up with the Building Commissioner, z Sewer By Commissioner Sawdon:seoonded by Comm. VanBlarcom: Inspector RESOLVED: that one month's leave of absence be granted John R. Woodford,Sewer Inspector. Carried A01% By Commissioner Merrill: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom: RESOLUD: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the some are hereby approved for payment. Carried Street Light The Engineer reported that the Rural Fulton St. Resettlement Administration had requested that the Board reconsider their action taken at last meeting regarding the installation of a street light at their office in TremanAing & Company warehouse. On motion the Engineer was directed to notify then that the city would 000perate with their in getting the Gas & Electric Company to install d light if they would pay for it. Dead End The Attorney called attention to a law St. Signs requiring cities to keep all dead end streets posted with adequate signs placed 150 feet back from such dead ends. It was revealed that the city has 11 dead end streets all of which are posted, but not the reauired distance from the dead end. By Comaissioner berrill: seconded by Cor.1-n. VanBlarcom: RESOLVED:thRt the present signs be left where they are now located, and that new signs be purchrsed and installed as required by law. Carried On recommendation of 00,.1nissioner VanBlarcom, it was :Moved, seconded and carried that the matter of purchasing and installing such signs be left with the Highway CooAittee wit'_i power. On Motion meeting adjourned. Geo. A, Blean Acting Secretary i 103 I BOARD OF PUBLIC tOR'S PROW IDINGS CITY OF I'THACA, I.Y. Special fleeting 4 P.m. February 7, 1936 PRESENT - -Zayor- -Kyers Commissioners-- Sawdon, Allen, VanBlaTcom, Merrill, hiscall Engine er-- Eustance Clerk--- datthews r The hayor explained that this special meeting had been called to consider the budget for the,current year and any other matter that night be brought to the attention of the Board at this time. wPA Engineer Eusta,nce explained that a ITA project for work Projects on the Biological Field Station has been pending approval of WPA for some time. He pointed out that ;lost of this work could be done advantageously during minter months and asked the Board's Permission-to take men from some other projects and start this project as soon as approved by WPA. By Commissioner Sawdon: Seconded by Commissioner VanBlarcom RESOLVED, that permission be granted the Engineer as recuested. Ca rriea He also explainer. that QA officials had given him their assurance that the project for a sanitary sewer to connect the syshon under the inlet with the exictinz sewer on Cliff Street would be approved soon, and that the_ had granted permission to start this project by borrowing materials from other projects, pending such approval. By Commissioner Sawaon:. Seconded by Coz iissi.oner Liscall WOLVED, that the Engineer be authorized to start this project iWWWarely. Carried Euaget Engineer Eustalce Ples6ntod estimates as compared with ith last year's budget, and explained in detail the basis of such estimates. The items s ere carefully considered and individual- ly agreed upon. Salaries By Commissioner Jiscall: Seconded by Commissioner Allen RESOLVED, that the annual salary of the City Engineer be increased to 13750; that the annual salary of the Assistant City Engineer be increased to 0600; that the annual salary of the City Forester be increased to 02900. Carried By Commissioner Sandon: Seconded by Couals-ioner f iscall RESOLVED, that the annual salar; of the accountant in the City Clerk's office be increased to 01500. Carried It was moved, Feconded, and carried that the salary in- creases wentioneu above be effective an of Tebruary 1, 1936. Budget By Commissioner Saudon: Second& by Com,iissione-r Allen Requisition RESOLVED, that the budget ac revised be and the -Poe hereby is Ppproved and a rer.uisi.tion ordered filed with the Common Council for an appropriation o "153,05- to cover the estimated Cost of ;nneral care, maintenance, and opirsuion of the several uepartoents under the control of the Board and an appropriation of $27,778. to cover thy; estimated cost of new con- struction and permanent improvements; eing_ a total requisition of 1211,073. Carried On Motion, meeting adjourned. .�o A. Blean Acting Secretary 1n4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,N._Y. REGULAR +dE TING 4 P. :. :. FEBRUARY 26,1936 PRESENT - -Mayor layers Corluni ssioners-- Sawdon, Allen, Yerrill,Rumsey, VanBlarcom Alder:iien -- Howland, Perry Attorney -- Powers Clerk --- Matthews Engr.-- Eustance Asst. Engr.-- garble Forester- -Baker Water Supt. -- Carpenter Minutes Minutes of the preceding meeting Were duly approved. Equipment Commissioner 'VanBlarcom read a report of Commissioner -01iaim, an of the Equipment committee, regarding bids which he had received for the purchase of new garbage trucks. He quoted the various bids of which Erie J. Miller Co. Was the low bidder. Some dis- cussion ensued as to the site of the truck bodies on which the prices were quoted. Commissioner Ramsey recommended that the Board discontinue its practice of collecting everything set out by the curb on regular collection days. He pointed out that such refuse as old cartons,bed mattreses, limbs of trees etc. should be collected only on days set aside for such purpose by the Board, and recommended that a study of this ratter be made with a view to making a definite rule to that effect. By Commissioner VanBlarcon:seconded by Com. Merrill: RESOLVED :that the truck bids be referred to the Equipment Committee for further investigation;and that the ooar:;ittee be asked to i::ake a study on the collection of garbage, as re com :1ende d. Carried. City Hall The Clerk read a, letter from the New York Heating State Electric & Gas Corporation requesting per- - mission to sub -mit a proposal for gas heating of the City Hall. He also read a roposal by Amos A. Barns to replace a model T U Electrol oil burner in the old boiler. Occuiissioner Sawdon stated that the present oil burners were very inefficient and that due to the arrange- ment quite a lot of heat is being wasted. He suggested that the system be gone over thoroughly with a, view to rearranging the pipe lines and having some central control point. Commissioner VanBlarcom stated that in his opinion a mechanical coal stoker would be more economical than either gas or oil. By Coru_lissi oner Runsey :seconded by Commissioner Allen: RESOLVED:that the:ayor be authorized to appoint a couriittee to ;:iake a study of the situation. Carried. The Hayor appointed Cor_urlissioners Sawdon,RLuilsey and VanBlarcora as such a corx-iittee. Airport The Clert read a conr.iunication from the International Aeronautical Corporation requesting that they be allowed to submit a proposal for a lease of the Ithaca Municipal Airport for a longFter::a period. By Cormjissioner Rurlsey: seconded by Cora. Sawdon: RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Parks and Grounds Co,,:ittee together with the City Attorney. Carried. Seneca St. In connection with the request of the Seneca Garage Street Garage for renewal of their permit for overhead gas lines at their garage,it was moved By Commissioner VanBlarco:a:seconded by Coi:iriissioner Ruisey and carried that the ::ayor be authorized to appoint a ca:i::iittee to ::iaice a study of the situation together with all other curb pu_ips in the city. The i? ,qyor appointed the Highway Co .ti_iittee together vtit:h the City Attorney to .lake such a, study. 1C�5 B. P. IV. --2- 2 -26 -1936. Parking Claude Baldwin submitted a report on the Area transactions of the parking area for the year 1935, as compared with previous years. His report noted a decided increase in revenues since the parking fee was reduced front 25¢ to 15¢ per day. The 1.fzyor suggested that signs be erected to indicate the location of the parking area. The Clerk reported that the Police Department had arranged to do this in the near future. Budget The Clerk reported that the Common Council had tentatively agreed on the budget for the current year and explained what action had been taken on that portion of it coming under the Boards jurisdiction. S.S.Community The Engineer asked if the Board wished to Center Project loan some picks and shovels to be used on the South Side Co:.r- ,unity Center project when the same is started, also stating that the use of a concrete mixer for about two or three weeks would be needed to get the foundation poured. On motion, the natter was left with the City Engineer to loan such tools as could be apared,with the understanding that, if the rliaer is loaned, it be in charge of a regular city operator whose wages shell be paid fro.1 funds allocated for this project. W. P. A. The City Engineer presented his estimates Projects on a protircw_. previously -contenplwted by the Board. The progr� ,I.l was discussed at some length after which Co.:irlissioner Sawdon suggested that the Board make a study of all the projects and list the-,.2 in their order of preference before sub;.iitting they. to the Co:.T.:on Council for an appropriation. On motion the matter was referred to the Highway Com:-littee to -make such a study. W.P.A. The Engineer explained that when the original Storrs Sewer store sewer project was approved the Project 'University had hoped to be able to furnish materials to construct a sewer fro: the end of University stor -In sewer to connect with the city sewer at the southeast corner of Stewart Avenue and South Avenue. He stated that the University was uitcble to furnish the �nterials as pl,%nned, and sug.est'ed that it Might be to the cityts advantage to purchase the materials and do the work while the necessary funds and W.P.A. labor are still available. By Co r.lissioner Rixnsey: seconded by Com. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with the project as suggested. Carried. Engineerts By Commissioner Allen: seconded by Cow.:. VanBlarcoz: Vacation RESOLVED: that a two week's vacation be granted to the City Engineer. Carried. Icy Hills Comi.Assioner V• nBlarco.1 reported that signs for icy Signs hills had been purchased ifhich would be erected before the next Board Meeting. Filtration Co:ninissioner Sawdon reported that the electrical Plant recording apparatus was teady to be installed at the Filtration Plant. He also reported that it would cost about $425 to replace the old pole Line between the pumping station and Filtration plant, and recorr-,ended rather than do this the poles be taken down entirely and replaced by underground cables at an estimated cost of X850. By Com..lissioner Sawdon: seconded by Coin. Rurisey: RESOLVED: thp.t the T;ta,ter Superintendent authorized to purch;*.se two underground cables and proceed Litz this crork. Carried. that be 106 B. F.Vi. _3- 2--26 -1936 Dump Commissioner Sawdon pointed out that a con — Water eiderable mount of water was being used annually Line at the city dunping grounds, for which the Water Department receives no revenue. He further pointed out that the line would have to be extended about 500 feet this year and suggested that the Water Department should at least be reimbursed for the water used. There was some discussion of Cor:=issioner Sawdonts suggestion but no action taken. W.P.A. Upon request, Engineer Eustance explained Project the project for a new outfall line fron the sewage disposal plant, which was included in the program which he had submitted. He had proposed by use of a syphon to run this line under the old inlet channel east of the island. There was some discussion as to whether this channel laight be closed thereby eliminating the necessity of having to install a syphon! Engineer Eustance stated that he believed it was necessary to have the permission of property owners on the other side before this channel could be closed. By Commissioner Sawdon: seconded by Co- ,=.Rurasey: RESOLVED: that the City Engineer be directed to consult with these property owners regarding the closing of this channel. Carried. Audit By Commissioner Merrill: seconded by Coil . VanBlarcom: RESOLVED% that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Cor.i_iittee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. On motion the ;aeeting adjourned. la Geo. A. Blean, Acta.Azg Seo ty BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular 11.Petiing 4 P. i,,% March 11, 1936 PRLSF^.T- '_�yor- -Myers T,Tissioners -- Sawdon, Allen, Ru-nsey, t'anPlarcom, Merrill Minutes. Aldermen -- Howland, Perry 4Ctorney -- Powers C�erkr- ?Matthews Aosistant Engineer -- Marble C ty Forpster- -faker 11 ter Suuerintendent-- Carnpnter YA nutes -of the preceding meeting were duly ao-)roved, Treman, uinA Co. By Com-rissI RESOLVED, t A request was received from Treman, King Co, for aermission to drain their sprinkl -r system into the sanitary sewer so that test facilities will be available. er Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Merrill. t the request be granted. Carried. 1.07 E. Sidewalk C¢,nTissioner `TanBlarcom oresented the following list of sidewalks about Notices w�ich complaints have been received: 1! Airport Tiiving investigated the standing of the International AF-ronautics Coroo- r tion, who had asked to be allowed to submit a nr000sRl for the leasing of the Ithaca Municipal Airport., Commissioner Allen re-)orted that aoparpntly no- body had Pr'r heard of them. It was agreed to let the m?tt. -r ride for thr- present. Location. Ocmer Green St, west. of Tioga Street Rothschild Brothers j 410 -412 Center Street Mrs. Charles A. Thomas l 514 ivorth Titus Avenue Mrs. 4i'm, H. Riddle ii 105 Fourth Street Sam ?c Angelina Benesi 4 !� p7 Fourth Street Vincent Campbell !!' t13 Fourth Street Frank O'Leary. 409 Madison Street Alice White Cr »��ford 321 Cascadilla Street Bettie L. Jackson 1 ,i 102 East Court Street. Dr. J. W. Judd By CoTmi sipper ��anBlarcom; seconded by Commissioner Sawdon, RES ^LSrED� that the City Clerk be directed to notify the above - mentioned oro- nerty owner$,by a formal request notice at this time, to have their r� =soective sidewalks r�oeired or constructed, Carried. Mitchell Sti,' CoTmissioner Sawdon explained that when it becomes necessary to r?- 'Vatpr ?ump pair the Mitchell Street water pump the electrical pow -r costs almost as much As the price of A. new pump, and he therefore recom- mended thotMla duolic?te oumo be nurchaspd and inst.^.11ed so that -hen one pump needs repairs thp='othpr -ill be available for duty and th ^reby save the cost of electrical ko,,­r. Suoerintendent Car 3pnt-r stated that the pump would cost $830, end th�!t itf:Mould cost ?bout t500. to install it. By CoTmissioner Sa ^,don; seconded by CoTmissioner Allen. RFS ^TV , th ?t, ,. °ithout the formality of edvPrtising for bids in accordance ^ith spctioi 146 of the city charter, the Superintendent hereby is authorized to purchase s ipm numo at a cost of $830. for the Mitchell Street water line of the same make 4 the prPsent pump, in order to standardize the equipment, AdD �E ITT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be P.nd he hereby is authorized ��o install such a pump in the pumping station at an estimated cost of $500. 9° Ayes 5 N»yps 0 :- arried and approved by the Mayor Salaries Commissioner Sawdon; spioiided by Commissioner VanBl -rcom SOLITED, that the matter if' salaries be referred to the Finance Committee .,nth oor,er, Equipment Commissioner Merrill reoorted that the equipment committee had met and gone over the bids for the purchase of new garbage trucks. The committee �coTTpndPd that the bid be aM,.arded to Erie J. Filler ?- Co., rho ^as the lo^, bi ;Pr. py Com, ssion -r Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Merrill. nV7477,77AS., it is necessary to ourchase the following equipment: !' 5 dumo trucks - 2 yd, capacity i 1 truck - 1.31" whPF1 base, stake body 1 truck - 6a yd, capacity, 157" wheel base, flared body, 10 my tires 1 1; ton truck with open Pxoress body AND FAS, the equipment committee, with the assistance of the City Engineer has oreoarO comolete specifications and re quested and received informal bids from all '03jobable bidders thg= refor, Mitchell Sti,' CoTmissioner Sawdon explained that when it becomes necessary to r?- 'Vatpr ?ump pair the Mitchell Street water pump the electrical pow -r costs almost as much As the price of A. new pump, and he therefore recom- mended thotMla duolic?te oumo be nurchaspd and inst.^.11ed so that -hen one pump needs repairs thp='othpr -ill be available for duty and th ^reby save the cost of electrical ko,,­r. Suoerintendent Car 3pnt-r stated that the pump would cost $830, end th�!t itf:Mould cost ?bout t500. to install it. By CoTmissioner Sa ^,don; seconded by CoTmissioner Allen. RFS ^TV , th ?t, ,. °ithout the formality of edvPrtising for bids in accordance ^ith spctioi 146 of the city charter, the Superintendent hereby is authorized to purchase s ipm numo at a cost of $830. for the Mitchell Street water line of the same make 4 the prPsent pump, in order to standardize the equipment, AdD �E ITT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be P.nd he hereby is authorized ��o install such a pump in the pumping station at an estimated cost of $500. 9° Ayes 5 N»yps 0 :- arried and approved by the Mayor Salaries Commissioner Sawdon; spioiided by Commissioner VanBl -rcom SOLITED, that the matter if' salaries be referred to the Finance Committee .,nth oor,er, Equipment Commissioner Merrill reoorted that the equipment committee had met and gone over the bids for the purchase of new garbage trucks. The committee �coTTpndPd that the bid be aM,.arded to Erie J. Filler ?- Co., rho ^as the lo^, bi ;Pr. py Com, ssion -r Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Merrill. nV7477,77AS., it is necessary to ourchase the following equipment: !' 5 dumo trucks - 2 yd, capacity i 1 truck - 1.31" whPF1 base, stake body 1 truck - 6a yd, capacity, 157" wheel base, flared body, 10 my tires 1 1; ton truck with open Pxoress body AND FAS, the equipment committee, with the assistance of the City Engineer has oreoarO comolete specifications and re quested and received informal bids from all '03jobable bidders thg= refor, 1O S 7oard of Public Works Proceedings -2- March 11, 1936 AND IT77HI,PEAS, the bids i-Pre ooPnpd in the nresence of all bidd=ers and the lo- °est bid Tns made by Erie J. Miller R. Co, in the sum of $6,5+3.80, AND 77TEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the delay in 2dve.rtising for bids T oul.d Tore than offset Any f insncial bpnafit that might accrue thereby and in furt'aer ccnsideration of the imroedipte need for said equinment, 1;C m77 D4"RE 1PE TT PES "UrED, that the ourch -se of such equipm -nt be and it hereby is futhorized 1- ithout advertising or calling for bids, P:d wR 1T a'TP -MV R '?ESIL`TE , that the offer of the spid Erie J. hiller $- Co, to furnish such - _luioment for the sum of $6,5+3.80 be and the s- ne hereby is accented snd the Pxo,-nditure of this sum from the equipment fund hereby is puthorizpd and pooroved. Ayes 5 Vayps 0 Carried and aooroved by the M?yor. Purchase DomTissioner Verrill reported thpt the Syrpcuse Suooly Co. had offerod of Pump to let the city take a 3" Gooran Ruoo pu-no on trial. This ov a, he explained, was self- oriTing, had a caoacity of 20,000 gals. per hour, end cost $185.00. By Commissioner Sawdon; soconded by Commissioner uanBlarcorn. RES'Vr :,]D, that the offer of the Syr =cuse Suoply Co, be accented P,-,Id-that the ouTn, if found to be satisfactory upon trial, be purchased by the Generpl Fund a.t S cost of $185.00. Carried Albany St. By Co-rTissioner Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Merrill. Rt %way RESOLITED, thet the City Engineer be directed to confer ^pith Mr. Dahmen, County Engineer of the St^te Highway Department, regarding the rt h-,,ay on Albany Street to the city line which the city would have to acquire to connect into the pronospd new location by the State of the Itheca- ?veV-,Tield highs ^ay, Carried Garb?ge Commissioner Rumsey reported that quite a fear, doctor's bills had been Cans incurred lately by the city as a result of the men on the garbage trucks having their hands cut by old garbage and Psh containers. It was agreed thpt -here such containers are found that the o­,n =rs be notified, by the men collecting the garbage, to -provide new containers. Audit By Commissioner Sswdon; s=- corded by COTTissioner Rilmsey. . RESOL'rED, that the bills Audited mnd Approved by the Finance Committee be a.nd the same hereby are approved for 3ayroent. Carried Hosting Co-n-nissioner Sawdon, reporting for the committee stated that they had City Hall reviewed several proposals for heating the City Hall. He further stated that it was the ooinion of the co-rrittpe that t-•hat first was needed -9s the readjustment of the pining system with a. view to controling the distribution of heat from a some central point. This, he said, could orobably be done for -bout X500. As soon as the heat can be shut off for the suTlrpr the coxpTittee will mske a further study of this matter, and rpke their final recomrPndation. IYPA assistant Engineer Marble renortpd that WPA had approvFad the:,pro�ect for ?roject gradin.P etc. at the Biolo;;ical Field Station T--ith understAnding that the s -ponsor -ould provide an item of $2,000. cov =ring the rent ^1�of a clam shovel ?nd trucks, which r-as included in the - onlicPt1on as ^ federal. contribution. Hp explained, that the Y.Y.S. College of Agriculture had originally sponsored this nrojPct and a Trf�=ad to curably the s-o,)-isor's contribution. The coll, =ge, find- ing itself unable to furnish this Pxtrn $2,000. contribution, requested the city to furnish it inasmuch as this 1-ork 9-ould materially hPlo in clp ^nine; un that portion of the sv mo lands north of the Tunicipal golf course. P.ES!?L°E'D, that the Board of Public "forks hereby reco­end to the Common Council that th y aonrooriate the sum of X2,000, to cov?r the ed:iitional cost of the sooncor'G contribution on this orojpct. C ?rried. Rri.ndley Rntrineer Marble reoortPd that the Ithaca Rail ray Inc. had requested that Street so-P Travel be out on Rrindley Street. It was -pointed out that they. hpd Tide this request a short time ago at which time they were inforTed to take their request to the Common Council, which they failed to do. No further action was taken. On motion, the mpeting adj,)urned. Gao. A. Blea,n Acting Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY�df ITHACA7 N,Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P.m. MARCH 25s 1936 PRESENT- -Mayor Myers Commissioners-- Sawdon, Rumsey, Allen, Merrill Alderman -- -Perry Attorney -- Powers Clerk -- Matthews Engineer-- Eustance Asst.Eng. -- Marble Forester- -Baker Sewer Inspector -- Woodford Suter Supt. --- Carpenter Minutes Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Sidewalk The Clerk stated that he had, as directed Notices at the last meeting, notified the property owners whose sidewalks were reported in need of repair. As a result, Salvatore Cardonia whose sidewalk at 107 Fourth Street was reported as being low had reported that he was unable to finance this cork due to the fact that he was a relief client and working now only part time on P.P.A.' work. The matter was referred to the City Clerk for further investiga- t i on. Water Bill. The Clerk reported that Mr. Mollella S- Mollella of 415 N. Tioga Street 'had asked to be relieved of paying 'his bill -of 07-'00 for thawing frozen water services in 1935_ .and 1936•. . By Commissioner Sawdon: °seconded by.Coma Rumsey: RESOLVED:: that `ihe bill be referred to the City Attorney. Carried. Six Mile A-oommunicatioh was received from Creek J�Gt Pritchard & Son,227 S. Cayuga Street asking that the city take some action t a correct the water situation in Six Mile.-Creek which 'affects their property. They stated,"there is no question but what the creek has found a channel under the wall, which _may cause serious damage to the foundations. of our bui-ldiiig; property." , as'rell as susurrounding , The matter was referred fo•;,-the City Engineer for investigation. 109 Sidewalk In a communication to the Board,Commission- Guard Rails er VinBlarcom suggested that some adequate type of guard rail should be installed r''. the sidewalks on bFidges so as.to pre(tent automobiles from skidding and juMping the sidewalk••and crashing into the bridge railq Engineer Eustance reported that he had asked Professor Burrows to make.dn.,inepeotion of these conditions but as yet had not had a rdpdrt. On motion the natter was left with the Engineer for future report. Signs Rougg The suggestion that,pending the patching Streets of the streets which are now very rough due to the winter break -up, signs be posted indicating such condition was considered, It was decided that it would be unwise to incur this extra expense as such streets livere now being patched and probably all would be taken care of before signs could be put up. Water Bills Residents of Hudson Street whose water Hudson St. services had been frozen and who had received bills for the cost of thawing out such services appeared before the Board and asked that these bills be expunged on the grounds that when Hudson Street was paved the grade was lowered thereby leaving their services nearer to the surface. They also stated that they had let the water run in their homes, during the cold weather, to avoid freezing an& asked that they be relieved of paying for the;.extra water thus used. By Commissioner Sawdon:seconded by Core. Rumsey; RESOLVED, that the -City Chamberlain be authorized to readjust the water bills of Mr. B.R.Aurzel, 603 Hudson Street, Mr. A.B *Westervelt,605 Hudson Street IAO B.P.W. and Mr. H. L. Coan, 609 Hudson Street by allowing then credit for the excess water used to prevent freezing;and further that the bills rendered in the a bunts of $8.00, $4-50 and $4-50 respectively for thawing these services be and the same hereby are expunged. Car' ied. Oxygen & A contract for the purchase,'by the Acetylene City, of oxygen and acetylene from Contract Air Reduction Sales Company, was pr,sented for consideration. By Commissioner Sawdon: seconded by Com. Rumsey: ' Clerk be contract through in order and free RESOLVED: that the L�ayor and the City and they hereby are authorized to sign�the on behalf of the city; the purchases t be made Reynolds & Drake Garage Company of Ithaca, N.Y., to insure prompt service upon short notice delivery. Albany St. Engineer Eustance reported h Rights of Way together with the City Attorney, working on the rights /way on Alba which the city would have to acquire for the pr State highway. Upon suggestion, the 1ayor agre consult with Hr.Patrick Clynes regarding a srmal of his property also necessary as a right -of -wa W.P.A. Engineer Eustance reported to the recent flood waters, work temporarily suspended on the airport and sewer projects. He asked the Board's approval to st the Ste:vart Avenue storm sewer and the grading Avenue. By Commissioner Road Oil Bids to start work o ried. t 1e, ad been y Street posed new d to strip 9.t, AM id been yphon t work on f Oak Sawdon:seconded by Corm. Rumsey:r: RESOLVED:that the Engineer be 'authorized n the above mentioned projects. j Chrried. E Engineer Eustance pointed o' that it was in order at this tine to auth� rize the advertising for bids for road oil and other`roq. rmaterials. By Commissioner Rumsey: seconded by Con. Sawdon; RESOLVED:that the City Clerk hereby is authorized to advertise for bids on a and other road rmaterials in accordance with sp( of the City Engineer,such bids to be received x than x#:30 P -M- Wednesday, April 15, 1936• Percy Field House Water Commissioner uerrill report recent flood waters had filled t: pool at the caretaker's house at Field rendering it completely useless, and th advent of warm Breather this condition would c health menace. He stated that the house woul be raised in order to connect with the sanity well as many other needed repairs. By Commissioner Merrill: seconded by Cori. Sawd RESOLVED: that the Sewer In requested to investigate the situation and re findings to the Buildings & Grounds Conn ittee have power to make any immediate necessary re pending action by the Board of Education rega control of Percy Field. Commissioner Sawdon reporte most trying conditions in years h experienced at the Filtration Plant during th flood per-Lad, and that he was happy to say,th came out on top, maintaining the water in-vex condition. He also reported that the Water D had been able to supply Cornell University wi during the time when its plant was unable to due to d- aria.ge caused by the recent storrs. e and he ad oil ifications t later rri ed. that the septic ercy T.vith t:it: ,stitute a have to sewer as L: lector be in hi s rho shall .irs, Ling the -ied. that the I been recent everything excellent )artment i water mct i on B. P. 17. Purchase Of Pump By pump, which at the last authorized -3- 3-25-1936 Gomm. Rumsey: seconded by Cori. Sawdon: RESOLVED:that the purchase of the hater had been accepted on trial as authorized meeting, be and the s=tme hereby is from the General Fund. Carried. Audit By Commissioner Merrill: seconded by Carat. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried Tyler -Cayor Flyers reported that he, together with Develop- members of the 'Water Committee, had discussed the ment. matter of running a. water line to serve Mr. Tyler's development on East State Street. He stated that Ur. Tyler had eight houses ready to be built as soon as water services could be furnished and pointed out that these houses, when completed, would add a considerable amount to the city tax roll. He further explained that ir. Tyler owes the city a bill for building a storm sewer, which bill previously had been reduced by the Board to $100,00 with the understanding that he would give the city a right -of -way on East State Street which he has not yet done. By Commissioner Sawdon:seconded by Conn. Rumsey: RESOLVED: that upon receipt of $100.00 to cover the above - mentioned bill and a deed to the right -of -way approved by the City Attorney, the Water Superintendent be authorized to run the water line. Carried On motion the meeting adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, Acting Secretary. 1 1 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC ''ORBS PlOC27II70S CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Keeting It P.in. April. 8, 1936 PRESENT -- Mayor - -Qers Commissioners -- Sawdon, VanBla.rcon, : errill, All eh Alderman- -Perry Attorney--Powers Clerk-- latthews Engineer -- Eustance Forester - -Baker Sewer Inspector-- Woodford riater Superinjendent -- Carpenter Minutes hinutes of, the preceding Meeting were duly approved. i S. Hill Having been referred to the Board of Public 7&ks, foot path residents of the south hill section a 9pepred with their request for afoot path connecting Turner Place and South Tioga 5treWextension. They felt confident that per 1is': Ion could be obtained from the 1. L. F. to construct this -_oath on iti bi vroperty by7resery Jq_Ae right to close it once a year for a day in order to pro servy trio title By ComAissionor Allen; seconded by Commissionur htorill RESOLVED: that the,mattar•bo referred to the: City Attorney and Engineer to investigate relative to acouirinz the necessaty per- mission. Carried. G.L.F. Attorney Shirey appeared on behalf of the G.L.F.`iand stated that it had planned to trect a''gpio.lig service Station, with underground storage tanks, at the saiztheAt corner of ?. Green and Fulton Streets. He asked that it be ginn'' permission lto lay pipe lines under Fulton Street from its L.700. siding track to the stor- age tanks. By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Commissioner Allen RESOLVED: that.the I.L.F. Exchange be and it hereby js granted permission to lay pipe lines across and under Fulton Streit in the City bf Ithaca, for the conveying of gasoline,, oil, or otrler liquids from its L.V.R..R. siding to its storage tanks, under the supervision of the City Engineer and in accordance with thb roles and ru ulations of the Board of Public'',Zorks, but nothing herein containe4 shell be construed as a grant of any permit uncaer the Zoning or otQr ordin- ances of the City of Ithaca'. C^rrjed. State & litchelf The Clerk reported thnt the Plrnning CoQaissi.on intersection had recommended th ^t the Board complete,its study of the State ^nd hitchell Struts interjection. It wcs pointed out that the Bo ^rd hod mode several studies of this situp - tion in the ppst rnd had mode several reco wend^tions for hits correc- tion. They felt that the find solution would be to purchope 7 strip of lend on the northe^st corner and widen the intersection. The Common Council considered this ^t one time but turned it down be- cruse they considered the price asked for this property wqs exhorbit- ont . By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Comoissioner Va.nularcom RESOLVED: that the City Attorney investigate this matter and see if the city could start condemnation proceedings to acouife this property. Carried. Road Oil In connection with the bids for road Materials authorized Contract at the last meeting, Engineer Eustance reported that the { highway committee had investigated the best metrod of apply- ing the road oil and hau agreed to recommend to the Boardithat they make a; contract with Koran & Sleason of Groton, Yew York Kithout formal bidding, to apply the oil. The Engineer stated that the committee had received an offer from this firm which conpbes favor- ably with prices paid by other governmental units and becse they were a very reputable firm and had given very satisfactory service in the past the committee had decided that it was to the cityls advantage j to have than do the work again. By Commissioner VanBlarcom; seconded by Commissioner Illen WHEREAS a favorable offer has been received from Lora# & Gleason of Groton, New York for applying road oil to dirt streets'ihn the Oity of Ithaca; such ro ^d oil to be delivered in t^nk car lots ht Ithaca, Tew York by the successful bidder, Board of Public Works -2- April S, 1936 11 .� AND 1VHEREAS, I'doran & Gleason have proved themselves thoroughly competent to do this work by'giving very satisfactory service in the past, and it being the sense of this Board that the advantages of' having said Lioran & Gleason do the work would more than offset any financial benefit that might accrue by advertising for bids, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said offer be accepted and the action of the highway committee approved, and the Mayor and the City Clerk hereby are authorized to sign and seal such a con- tract without advertising for bids. Carried and approved by the Mayor. Spencer St. Engineer Eustance reported that res4.dents of Spencer St. between Cayuga and Clinton Streets had, through Alderman Barns, requested better street 7.zaintenance on their street. It was pointed out that a similar request h--}.d been received some time ago and the City Clerk xas directed to loop the matter up and see what action was taken at that time. B. Baker The Engineer reported that Mr. Bey+ Baker was builc'_ing a sidewalk new house at the northeast corner of Ithaca and Valley Roads and that due to the grade of the lot had asi:ed permission to build his sidewalk 30" from the property line, By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Commissioner Allen RESOLVED: that the request be granted with the understanding that if at any time in the future the street ha.s to be widened, Mr. Baker shall move the sidewalk at his own expense. Carried. Albany St. Engineer Eustance reported that he had talked informally Rights /way with a representative of the Tor.°.pkins County Trust Co. -regarding a piece of property on South Albany Street, which they own and which the city needs as a right /way for the proposed new state highway. He stated that they wanted x;1500, for the entire piece of property.comprising of about 15 or 20 lots. In this connection mayor Myers reported that the right /way on the Patrick Clynes property could be had at no cost to the city. By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Commissioner VanBla,rcom RESOLVED: that the highway committee be authorized to invest- igate this matter and if they find the price to be reasonable, recommend its purchase to the Common Council. Carried. Bridge Engineer Eustance stated that Prof. E. N. Burrows had rails examined both the Triphammer bridge and the South Hill bridge and reported that with a little reinforcing, a rail could be put on-the Triphaiilmer bridge for about $2,000. The South Hill bridge however, seems to be in worse condition and would necessitate an expenditure of about 44,700. By Commissioner VanBlarcom; seconded by Commissioner Merrill RESOLVED: that the City Engineer investigate the matter further and report his recommendations. Carried. Sidewalk The City Attorney reported that a'damage claim had re- survey cently been settled by the Common Council for injuries sustained when a woman fell on the cross walk maintained by the city as the intersection of Cayuga. and Tompkins Streets. He suggested that a survey of a,ll such walks be made to eliminate conditions of this nature. By Commissioner VanBlarcom; seconded by Commissioner Merrill RESOLVED: that the City Engineer be directed to have a survey made of all intersecting and city owned walks in the city and report their condition. Carried. In this connection the Clerk reported that Mr. S. Cardonia had agreed to raise his sidewalk flags on Fourth Street. Stewart Ave. Attorney Powers reported that the Wyckoff right /way Right /way needed for widening Stewart Avenue could be acquired for $100. By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Commissioner VanBlarcom RESOLVED: that the City Attorney request the Common Council to furnish $100. or as much thereof as may be necessary for this purpose. Carried. Clean -up By Commissioner VanBlarcom.; seconded by Commissioner Allen program RESOLVED: that the clean -up program instituted by the. Board of Public Works last year be continued again this year. Carried. '1 4 April 8 r Board of Public �Corks —3— A p , 1936 ILorri.s Ave. Coiniiiissioner VanBlarcom sugQested that a committee be houses appointed to inve-stiwe.te the condition of the houses on 11,orris Avenue. He stated that if they could not be cleaned up properly they should be razed. It was -oointed out that these houses were occupied by relief clients T,.ho ere pa,yInp^ no rent. Attorney Powers reported that the city had just completed; its title to there properties and suggested that the il,'elfare Depar #_lent pa.a rent for its clients occupying them, so that the Board o_�., Public Works could use the rent to clean therm Up a,, -d 1.eep t_.;em im repair. By Commissioner VanBlarcom; seconded bzT Conn.,Ai ssione RESOLVED; that the City Clerk be directed - -o tke the matter up with the Director of Public -, elfaxe and see 4.f c suitaale arrangement could be worked out. Garr�ed. Audit By Co,riiissioner �,errill; seconded by Coi:iuiissioner S� don RESOLVED; that the bills approved �Iia zud _ted b -t`;n.E; Finance Cormnittee be and the sp ie hereby are approved for pakrmend' Carriied. Heating A report of progress on the i:ia,tter of healing `the City City Hall Hall was heard and Pccepted and the co- m- .iittee yvcs con t'i nue d. On motion the i.leeting adjourned. Geo. A. Blea.n Acting secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4 :00 P. M. April 22, 1936 Present - Mayor - -Myers Commissioners -- Allen, Rumsey, VanBlarcom, Merrill, Sawdon Alderman- -Perry Attorney -- Powers Clerk -- Matthews Engineer-- Eustancd Forester- -Baker Water Superintendent -- Carpenter Minutes Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Grandview Ave. The Clerk read a petition signed by property owners Petition on Grandview Avenue asking that the city take over this street to curb and repair. It was pointed out that the city would first have to secure a deed to the street be- fore any improvements could be contemplated. By Commissioner Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Merrill. RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Oommittee together with the City..Engineer and Attorney to investigate. Cost t 1 Qd Floral Ave. Residents on the hill west of Floral Avenue, whose means of entrance to their homes was washed away by the recent floods, appeared before the Board and requested that the city make such an entrance available by filling in the ravine separating them from Floral Avenue *. They pointed out that previous- ly they reached their homes by way of Chestnut Street extension, but that it would be easier to construct such an entrance from Floral Avenue over Mr. Novidor's property for which a rt /way could be secured from Mr. Novidor, they said. By Commissioner VanBlarcom; seconded by Commissioner Allen. RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. Spencer St. The Clerk reported that he had looked up the action Petition previously taken on a Spencer Street petition, stating that the petition at that time asked for a one -way street; curb and gutter on the south side and some street repairs. At that time the request for a one -way street was turned down by the Common Council. He also reported that 1.1r. J. S. Barr had been notified to repair the wall on his property located there and that he had fixed it temporarily but that he did not feel he should be asked to make any permanent improvement until a definite plan for Spencer Street is worked out. He stated that Mr. Barr would be glad to go over the matter with Board members at their convenience. By Commissioner Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner VanBlarcom. RESOLVED, that the Engineer be directed to prepare a W.P.A. project for the improvement of this street. Carried. Morris Ave. The Clerk reported that he had taken up with Mr. Post, Houses Director of Public Welfare, the matter of securing rent from the Welfare Department for occupants of the Morris Avenue houses. Mr. Post said that although these occupants were recipients of relief they had moved into these houses can their own initiative and that, under T.E.R.A. rules, he could not legally pay the city rent for them because of their unsanitary condition. If, however, the Board wants to improve the sanitary conditions he could then place relief families in them and pay rent to the city. By Commissioner Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner VanBlarcom. RESOLVED, that Mr. Post be notified to find some other houses for his clients, that the Board of Public Works order these people to move out, and that the houses be torn down and the sites be cleaned and cleared up. Carried. The matter of disposing of the houses was left with Comm. Allen. Kerr,Taylor The Clerk asked approval of the Council's action in trip to authorizing Mr. Kerr and Mr. Taylor, Board of Public Jamestown Work's employees, to attend a school at Jamestown for two or three days to familiarize themselves with the mechanical operation of voting machines. He explained that these men had charge of the city's voting machines and that their attend- ing this school had been recommended by representatives of the Automatic Voting Machine Corp. By Commissioner Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Sawdon. RESOLVED, that the Council's action be approved. Carried. l) Board of Public Works -2- April 22, 1936 Sidewalks The Engineer reported that he had owned sidewalks and cross walks a meeting, and recommended that about thirty of surveyed which are in bad condition be given By Commissioner VanBlarcom; seconded by RESOLVED, that the Engineer be directed repaired with concrete and charge the cost of highway maintenance fund. made a survOy of city- directed a3t the last the cross alks immediate attention. Commissioner Rumsey. to have these walks such repairs to the Carried. 'Oil Bids The Engineer reported that the following bids were re- ceived, opened and read at 4 :30 p.m. April 15th. in the presence of Tayor Myers, Commissioners Sawdon, VanBlarcom, Allen, :,Merrill, bidders and others -. The Highway Committee recommended that the - contract be awarded to the low bidders, on road,oil, emulsion and tar, but that the-contract for #1 stone be warded to E. id. Rumsey and Son and the contract for #lA stone to B ro Engineer- ing &Construction Co. The award for #lA stone was given to the Bero Company because of the better grade of stone offered, he? explained. SUMM11ARY OF BIDS TO CITY OF ITHACA Unit Price Item 1 Item 2 #67 Road Oil #68 Cutback Quantity 9(}-.000 gal. 70.000 gal. Bidder American Bitumuls Co. _ .06.7 Mexican Petroleum Corp. .0652 Headley Asphalt Co.,hlc. .065 Atlantic Refining Co. , Inv.- .0550 Texas Company .0652 Shell Eastern Petroleum. .0592 Products Co. - " ,earner- Quinlan Co. .0652 Lake Asphalt Corp. of T.Y. .0626 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co.,Inc. .p65 Colonial-Beacon Oil Co. .0652 Item 4 #74 Tar Quantity 14000 gal. Bidder Barrett Co. .090 Koppers Products Co. .084 Bero Eng. & Constr. Co. Rumsey & Son B. C. Perkins .o67 ,0752 .oho .0752 .0752 .0752 .0701 .075 .0752 Item 3 #70B',Emulsion 70.000 wal. 0621 0762 o66o x0762 o66o .o661 o647 1078 Unit Price Item 5 Item 6 ! Item 7 #73A Tar #1 -A Stone j'#1 Stone x.4000 gal. 1400 tons �� 1500 tons .o94 •095 By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by RESOLVED, that the recommendation of adopted and the contracts be and the same accordance -with such recommendation. Carried Moran & Gleason As requested, the follow Agreement with Moran & Gleason for was approved at the last To City of Ithaca,- 1Tioran & Gleason will apply road materials in the 1936 season for the 1.90 ii 1.90 1.70 1.70 2.10 2.10 A Commissioner Va*Biarcom.. the Highway Coonittee be hereby are awarded in and approved bt the 1,11ayor . ing is the agreement made applying road oil, which meeting -: April 3, 1036. oil and surfa.c"! treatment following pric S. Road Oil - approx. 90,000 gals. .0145 per gel. Emulsion - approx. 70,000 gals. .017 per g0l. Priming Tar - " 142000 gals. .0145 per gal. i:iaterial that needs heatin _ to unload Tar approx. 14,000 gals. .02 per gel. Cutback, if used, :. approx. 70,000 gals. .02 per g4l. i Board of Public Works -3- April 21, 1936 1 -17 We agree to take care of ordering in cars- and -will take care of car demurrage. Ne agree to take from -the city any less carload remainders at the end of the program. eve agree -to keep a stock of these materials so they will be available later in the year. (Signed) Lloran & Gleason By H. W. Gleason Stewart Ave. Attorney powers explained that'the Common Council had Rts /way appropriated the sum of 1500. for the Eartin rt /way on Stewart Avenue provided the. Tinker.and Wyckoff its /Way there could be acquired free of charge. He farther explained. that arrangements could be made whereby the Tinker and Wyckoff its /way could be acquired for $1509 and recommended that condemnation proceedings be started against the 114artin property in order that the total cost will not exceed $500. By Commissioner Rumsey; seconded by Commissioner Allen. RESOLVED, that the Board of Public -corks hereby recommends to the Common Council that these three its /Way be purchased at a sum not to exceed $500., and further that if said cost exceeds ?500. that condemnation proceedings be started on the T,artin property. Carried. South Hill Engineer Eustance reported that he had talked with Footpath representatives of the G.L.F. regarding the construction of a footpath skirting their property on south hill. He said that they had no objection to such•a path. He further re- ported that it would be necessary to build a retaining *all some - 151 high in places, to hold the earth from falling titto the cr -eek. The matter was left with the Engineer for further report. laower for Commissioner 14errill reported ..that, aftex having. had in- Parks formal bids on park mowers the committ,e;o had agreed_ to purchase a Worthington Parkover mower .for the Park - Department from C. J. Rumsey & Co. at a cost' of .'3,245. complete with three cutting units and one mowing machine. They pointed out that this machine was the most desirable and adaptable because present units on hand could be used on it whereas this was not Possible with other types-of machines on which quotations were re- ceived By Commissioner Ylerrill• seconded by Commissioner Sawdon RESOLVED, that the action of the committee be approved and the purchase of said mower be and the saine hereby is authorized from moneys provided for such purpose in the current budget. Unanimously carried and approved by the Pearsall By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by.Commissioner Allen. Place RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Zuorks*._hereby agrees to make the following proposition to Ir. Pearsall: The Board of Public Works agrees to relieve Lir. Pearsall of. paying a bill of $147.44.*which amount represents the interest due to 111136 on the Pearsall Place treater extension,in addition to reliev- ing him of any future payments in this connection provided that 11r. Pearsall is grilling to deed to the city any and all rights that he may have to this line including a rt /v!ay for the city tooperate and maintain the same. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if I1r. Pearsall is I- Tilling to accept this proposal the City Attorney be authorized to draw up the necessary papers. Carried. ��• Hill On recommendation of the dater Superintendent, it was Water Tank moved seconded and carried that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for a new 500,000 gallon water tank on viest hill. E. Ithaca Commissioner Sawdon reported that the bottom of the Ea.st iiater Tank Ithaca water tank was in a bad condition and that it was a question whether a new bottom was needed or whether the old one could be welded. By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Commissioner Rumsey. RESOLVED, that a welder be hired to inspect this tank and make a recommendation. Carried. I AS Board of Public Works -4- April 22, 1936 LL Water & Sewer Commissioner Sa��Tdon reported that the Board had Ext. E.State agreed to extend a water main to serve the lot just east of the Stark property on E. State Street as soon as the owner wanted to build there, which he has now deeded to do. By Commissioner Sawdon; seconded by Commissioner Allen. RESOLVED, that water and sewer service be extended to serve this property. Carried. Audit By Commissioner Merrill; seconded by Commissioner Rumsey. RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are.a,pproved for payment. Carried. Percy The commissioners again considered the matter of either Field repairing or tearing down the old caretaker's horse at Percy Field. In this connection 11ayor Hyers subr�itted a report by the Advisory Committee on Recreation from which the following transcript regarding Percy Field is taken: A report on the development of Percy Field was presented by E. E. Bredbenner, as follows: Policy on Percy Field That the Board of Education assume the same responsibility for Percy Field as it has c.rith other city playgrounds. That the Board of Public Tiorks be responsible fo develop - iilent, new improvements and maintenance which includes ro ling, mowing, etc. vvhexe city equipment is needed. The Board of Education shall plan all programs amd schedule its use. They shall also hire and supervise custodian fqr maintenance of field. Recommendations: During the present year the following iiaprovements be considered by the Board of Public -.7orks: Put running trace in condition Roll field Repair fence Keep grass cut Repair caretak6r's house Improve foot bridge 1,hich is to-be used only by pedestrians Remove fences bet - een Percy Field and High School field and grade embankments The Board of Education is responsible for upkeep" Keep grass cut on infield and diai-aond rolled Keep club house in order Keep cinder track in order Paint wherever needed Purchase coal for club_ house Employ caretaker Build portable backstop:; for softball diamonds i Insurance on house Liability insurance on bleachers The income from Percy Field fro,n sources other than High School athletics, be given.to.the City Which is to be us6d wherever possible for development of the field. xr. Bredbennerts report on Percy Field vas accep$ed rith slight modifications. On motion of r. Eustance, seconded by Dr. Bull, the Secretary �,e.s instructed to mail copies of ''this report to the Board of Public Jorks and to the Board of Education...... Pending the study of this report, no further action 17as taken. Ridgedale Rd. A petition from residents of Fidgedale Road and & Ithaca Rd. Ithaca Road Ext. `-.gas received and read. The peti- Ext. petition tioners asked th&t curb and gutters be insitalled along these streets .during the summer of 1936 if possible. It t,ras moved, seconded and carried that the City Engineer be directed to prepare a 7iPA project for tY is `"ro±k. Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned. 41 Goo. A. Blean Acting Secretary BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEED=GS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:00 P. M. &resent- Mayor - -dyers Comiiii.ssioners- Allen, Rumsey, Attorney -- powers Engine er--Eu stance Forester--Baker- Sewer Inspector -- Woodford Water Dept.. Supt.. --- Carpenter May 13, 1936 Van Blarcom,Merrill, Sawdon Minut -es Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. 1 -1O Sidewalk Mr. Johns, 617 Casca,dilla. St., appeared before the board Cascadilla and explained that the reason his sidewalk was low was Street because it was constructed according to the grade of the street existing before the installation of curb and gutter. He stated that the adjoining aidewalkwas about 8t1 higher than his because it was recently constructed in accordance with the present street grades. The Matter was referred_ to the Highway -com- mittee for investigation. Gas & Electric Mr. Bailey appeared on behalf of the NY. S.Electric. gas mains & Gas Gbrp.and asked for permission to lay new gas mains in the following streets : - N -. Titus Ave., Col- umbia St., Giles St., Ferris Place, Terrace. Place, W. York St_ and Lake Road.; also to lay about 12001 in Eastwood Developement_. He explained that these mains would be laid in the parking, between- the curb and sidewalk, as far as possible. The Mayor appointed Commissioners Sawdon, Rumsey and Allen together with the City Engineer as a committee to study the matter with Mr. aailey. Spencer St. Eng'neerEustance reported that, havingbeen unable to secure an appropriation from the Council for the repair of Spencer St., and because he wanted to get this job done immediately in order to insure its oiling, he had taken the matter up with District W.P.A. Engineer Conley and got his approval to do this job with W.P.A. labor available from other proj- ect.s. He stated that work had accordingly been started. The EngineerlB_,action was approved. Taughannock Engineer Eustance stated that he would like author - B1vd.Se�wer ization to hire a shovel equipped with a trencher to be used in digging the sewer on Taughannock Blvd. He asked that the shovel be used to hurry up this job so that it would be completed previous t_o the comtemplated resurfacing of Taughannock Blvd-He estimated that the shovel would be neededfor at least a week at a cost of $35. per day. It was moved,seconded and carried that the Engineer be authorized t,o hire a shovel as suggested. Sidewalk The Engineer reported that the bad sidewalk condit -- N. Geneva St. ion existing at 442 N. Geneva St. had been brought to his attention since the last Board meeting and the Mayor had orderd a notice. to be served on the owner, for its repair. By Comm.VanDlarcom :seconded by Comm.Ramsey Resolved, that the action of the Mayor. be approved. Carried. Sidewalk The Engineer reported that the Police Dept.had, called N. Aurora St. his attention to a hole in the sidewalk at 213 N. Aurora St. owned by Dr. R. C. Warren, who had been notified by the Police Dept. of such condition but had fa.iled'to correct it. By Comm. VanBlarcom :seconded by Comm-Rumsey Resolved,that in accordance with a recommendation of the Police Dept. the City Clerk be directed to serve Dr. Warren with a notice to havethiacondition.corrected. Carried. State & Mitchell The Engineer presented a map of the proposed Intersection widening of the Mitchell and State St. intersec- tion, and Attorney Powers reported that he had received an offer from Mr. Feinburg to sell to the city for $1,250. thelaad needed for this purpose. He explained that, if accepted, this price would include the grading and .sodd- ing of the bank remaintng.The Engineer estimated the total cost. of 1-20 Board of Public Works -2- 13, 1936 this job, including $1,250.f0r the purphase of the Aand,'t $4,500. Some discussion ensuedas to the best means of laying out; tbiE0 int- ersection. By Comm. Rumsey: seconded by Comm. Sawdon Resolved, that the offer of Mr. Feinburg be acceptod pending approval by the Common C oun -cil and -that the Council be` requested to furnish $4-500- for the purpose of acquiring this land and financing the proposed widening. Carried. Street Oiling The Engineer Eustance reported on he progess of the & street oiling and resurfacing program of resurfacing. He asked Resurfacing outlined the future progam if the Board wanted to go over the progam and make any changes or list any streets which they thought should be Committee and done. On motion the matter was left with the Highway Zngineer. Floral Ave. the Committee reported that they had investigated the hill west of Floral an Ave. for /entrance the request of residents on over Mr. Novidor's property to their homes. Although the former entrance was washed away by flood waters they the responsibility and would there- decided that fore be unjustified it was not city's in constructing a culvert- inthis r&ine to afford such an entrance which would entail oonsiderablelexpense. Sidewalk By Comm. Rumsey:seeonded by Comm. VanBla�Xeom Notices Resolved, that the City Clerk be directed to serve final notice on the sidewalk owners as listed in- the minutes of March 11, 1936. Seneca St_. With reference to the Seneca St. Garage permit for Garage Permit a gasoline pump at the curb, it was mowed by Comm. VanBlarcom, seconded by Comm. Rumsey aired carried, that such permission be granted until further notice. Sidewalks By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm.; Rumsey Ithaca Coll. Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to make a survey of the 'qidewalks on the Ithaca College property and that upon eomplelion of the survey City Clerk be directed to serve notice regarding those needing repair, sending a copy of such notice to the Tdmpkins County. - Carried. Trust Co. Thurston_& Comm. Van Blarcom asked what measure had been Stewart Aves. taken to remedy the situation existig at the intersection of Thur -stop and Stewart:Aves., where the catchbasin is unable to take all the surface water coming down Thurston Ave. thereby allowiAg it to flow over Stewart Ave* on to a private street causing gonaiderablE damagg, especially during periods of heavy rain. The Engineer stat -ed that the ffighway C ommittee had investigated the matter and recommended that the situation be corrected in connection with the widening of Stewart Avenue. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comb. Sawdon. Resolved, that in view of the damage done there by water from city streets, this street be included in the recur - facing program so that the measures may be taken to teitiporarily repair the damage thus caused, pending the final correction of this situation. Carried. Bridge Guard Comm. VanBlarcom asked what had been done r.eg- Rails arding the matter of installing spine adequate type of guard rail on bridges,espcially the Triphammer bridge to protect motorist from the possibility of crashing through the bridge railing, Thp Engineer report.od that Prof.BUrrowe had studied the advisabiliV of a guard j rail on this bridge and estimated the cost at $2,000, 00 mm. Rumsey stated that he felt that this bridge. is perfectly safe: for motorists who use average driving care.The matter was left with City -.. Ex .neer for further report. 121 Board of Public works -3- May 13, 2936( Parking Area Comm. VanBlaro-em reported that the City Engineer-had drawn a proposed plan-for the .resurfacing and mark- ing of the parking area on E. Green St. In connection with the parking area; Mr.Woodford -suggested the erection.of a small building in one corner to house the garbage trucks used by the street sweepers and the refuse collected.by them while arfaiting removal on regular collections days. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Ruinsey Resolved, that the plan drawn by the Engineer be approved, the work to be prosecuted in connect.ibn with the street resurfacing program. Carried. Stewart Park By Comm. Rumsey : seconded by Comm. Merrill Concessions Resolved, that arrangements for the concessions at Stewart Park be left with the chairman of the Parks & Grounds Committee with power. Married. Percy Field Comm. Allan reported that the Committee had decided that the house at Percy Field was not worth repair- ing but that they had decided to let the tenant remain there pending final agreement regarding the-,control of Percy Field. The matter of removing the fences and the grading of the enbankment also the planking of the bridge over Fall Creek to be used as a foot bridge was discussed. In thid connection.it was pointed out.that the Bd. of Education had assumed the obligation of paying the caretaker's salary. By Comm.Rumsey : seconded by Comm. Sawdon Resolved, that the city undertake these improvements as far. as possible under the balance of the appropiat.ion for the caretaker's salary, and that the details of the matter be left with the Mayor -, City Engineer and City Forester. Carried. Soil Erosion By Comm. Sawdon.,, seconded by Comm. Allen Resolved, that officials of the. Soil Erosion Nursery on-Y. Cayuga St. which is just outside the city limits he furnished water at the regular rate rather than the 12 rate as is charged other customers outside the city. Carried. VanNatta 's By Comm. Sawdon : seconded by Comm. Allen Pumping'Sta. WHEREAS this Board at a regular meeting on January Personnel 25&, 1936 adopted the following-resolution "Resolved, that the position now held by the three operators of VanNatta's Pumping Station be and the same hereby is abolished as of March 15, 1936,'1' and WHEREAS the installation of the apparatus which rendered this position unnecessary has not yet been completed but. will be completed on or before June 15, 1936 and it has been necessary to continue this position temporarily, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the temporary continuance of this position be and it hereby is authorized, ratified and confirmed, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the position held ibF the three operators of VanNatta's Pumping Station be and the same hereby is abolished as of June 15, 1936 and the City Clerk hereby is directed at once to notify the three operators, in writing, of the abolition of the position. Carried. Biggs demo. The Mayor explained that he had received a letter Hospital from the State Dept. of Health in which they offered to pay the city $1,OOO.for sewer service-at the Biggs Memorial Hospiyal to July 1, 1936. He stated that after date, when they started to use these facilities the fee would be $2)500. per annum. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Rumsey Resolved, that the offer be accepted and the City Engineer be directed to notify them accordingly. Carried. Chlorine The water Supt. presented the usual annual-contract, Contract with The 1Mathieson Alkali Works (Inc.) for the purchase of chlorine for the year ending ?tay 29,1937. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Merrill Resolved, that the contract as presented be and the same hereby is approved and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign same and affix the corporate seal of the City of Ithaca thereto. Carried, 122 Board of Public Works -1"' Mays 13, 1936 W. Hill Comm. Sawdon reported that the state inspector had water tank advised the installation of as large a tank as possi- ble on W. dill, pointing out that othgr cities wa:Ye . increasing their storage capacity. He suggested than the Board consider a new tank of 750,000 gallon capacity rather than 500,000 as first thought sufficient. In this connection he reported that Dr. Chamot had suggested the advisability of erecting a.storage tank on South Hill, but stated that he thought an expenditure for this purpose would be unwise at this time. Pearsall P1. The Clerk reported that Mrs. Pearsall had refused Water to accept the arrangements suggested by the Board at the last meeting. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Merrill Resolved, that the matter be left.with the W ater!Comrnittee, Mayor, City Attorney and City Clerk with power. Carried. W.H6rner A communication was received from Mr. W.EHorner, W .Falls St.. 211 W. Fall St. asking that the city construct concrete sidewalks in front of the Monwee andaCxtoa properties on that street, otherwise he would refuse to;Pataxes. It.was pointed out-that notices had been served on these property owners last Fall to construct their sidewalks but due tm the lat.e- ness of the season the Soard • head agreed to Waive the order until this spring. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Rumsey Resolved, that the City Clerk be directed to notify Mr.Horn.er this situation.would in now way relieve him of paying his taxes, and that the property owners above- mentioned be again ,}notified to construct their sidewalks. ftrtried. Audit By Comm. Rumsey: seconded by Comm. VbnBl4rcom Resolved, that the bills approved and a,44ited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved by for p Carried. payment. G.L.F. A communication was received from the G,I:L.F.Cbrp. asking that the city remove the point of curbing and telegraph pole at the entrance of the G.L.F. property on Terrace Hill and set them back to such a point as will�Vermit of easy flow of traffic on Prospect St. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Rumsey Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highgay Committee with power. .rried. Gasoline On motion, the City Attorney was directed to investigate the terms of the gasoline oontxact with the Gulf Co. and report whether or noty it provided for';,purchases in tank car lots. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. &lean Acting Secretary Board of Public Works Proceedings 12 City Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting -100 P.M. May 27,1936 Present- Mayor - -Myers Commissioners - Miscall, Rumsey, Allen, Merrill, Sawdon Attorney - powers Clerk - Matthews Engineer - Eustance Forester -Baker Sewer Inspector - Woodford Water Supt.. - Carpenter Minutes Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. Slaterville Rd. Residents of Slaterville Road appeared before the Water Extension Board and requested the city to extend water servic es beyond the city limits to serve their homes along this road.Supt. Carpenter explained that there was already about thirty residences and the Marion Bros. Dairy in this section which would necessitate about 5,10Q` of main being laid to serve them all. Mayor MyQ-rs stated that he did not feel it was a good investment for the city to extend water services outside the city limit; and make more desirable for people to move out of the city "to avoid city taxes ". He pointed out that the Town of Ithaca would get the ben- efit through taxes from such developements and therefore suggested that these People should look to the Town Board for assistacce in th's matter. By Comm. Rumsey: seconded by Comm. Allen Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to discuss this matter with members of the Town Board and the property owners interested. Carried. The Mayor then appointed Commissioners Merrill, Rumsey and Allen to act as such a committee. Terrace Place The Clerk read a petition from property owners on Petition Terrace Pl.asking that this street be Finished this year making it a permanent rather than oiled street. Engineer Eustance explained that the condition of the street had been brought to his attention after the petition had been filed, that he had fixed and oiled it since and that he belived the petit- ioners were now satisfied. Schickel Attorney Feinberg;; representing Mr. Schickel, requested that his client be furnished "a written statement from the Board of Public Works certifying that the line" of Dryden Road and Oak Avenue opposite the lands of Mr.Schickel "has been accurately located and staked out on the grounds ",pursuant to the provisions of the Zone Ordinance. By Comm. Rumsey: sedonded by Comm. Merrill Resolved, that the request be granted and that the City, Clerk be and he hereby is directed to make such a certification. Carried. E. State & Mitchell The Clerk reported that the Common Council had Intersection considered the request for an appropriation of $4,500-for the widening of the intersection at E.State & Mitchell St.,and recommended that the project be prosecuted under W.P.A. if possible.Engineer Eustance submitted plans of the pro- posed widening together with his estimates as prepared for submission as a W.P.A.project. By Comm. Rumsey: seconded Vy Comm. Sawdon Resolved. That the Councils decision in the matter be accepted and that W Engineer be and he hereby is directed to submit this project as prepared by him for W.P.A.approval. Carried. Island The Clerk explained that previous to the time the Property city bought the island in the inlet from the L.V.R.R. Co. it was leased for $10.per year to Mr. Norman for gardening purposes. He stated thet he had advised rRr. Norman that the same arrangements would be agreeable to the city, pending the Board's approval,until such time as the land would be needed for other purposes. On motion the Clerlkle action was approved. l 2 4Board of Public Works -2- MeLy 27, 1936 Sidewalks The Clerk asked for instruction regarding sidewalks notices which were ordered served on property owners at the preceding meeting. He explained that the information he had regard- ing the condition of tiles walks should be more definite for final notice. After some discussion the committee was directed to investigate the O'Leary walk on. Four- -h&- Madison St., and on motion_ the Clerk wa6 directed to refer to the Engineer for advice any persons who might app- ear as a result of having a notice served on.them and were still iLz doubt as to what repairs were necessary. Sidewalk On motion the Clerk was directed to notify Mary E. Landis Bool St. 139 Linden Avenue to repair her sidewalk on Boo'! St, at the south west corner of Linden !venue. Sidewalk Hewitt By Comm.2Y'iscall: seconued by Comm. RumsP,1 l Store Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to notify i1.. Lecn IT. Ro-�_schild, as owner, to repair. the £,idewa?.k area at the entrance to Hewitt's Drug Store on E. S'ate St. 1n a matter. satisfactory to the City Engineer. Carried. Sidewalk Area -way On Notion, the City Attorn, E. State St. Mr. Brandina.n, owner of the State St.., that the $on;x decided that he must either remove the area -way location or repair_ it, and agree to protect the liability while it remains there. -y was directed to notify premis e,t 115- -17 E. of Public Wbiks have in the sidewalk at this city against any and all W.P.A. Engineer Eustance reported that he expected. to have T.P.A.approval /of some of the city's progr�xn. before the next_ regular, meeting of the Soard and suggested that the committee be given power.to arrange for the starting of these projects in their order of preference. By Comm. Miscall: s -e- conded by Comm. Rurlsey Resolved,tha.t the matter of arranging for the starting of these projects and any other details pertaining thereto be left with the Construction Committee and the City Engineer with power. Carried. Ridkedale & E ngineer Eustance reported that he had prepared a Ithaca Rd. project for curb and gutter on Ithaca. Rd.ekt., Ridgedale Rd. and Valley Rd. He explained that the work had been petitioned for on the first two streets but thLt in making;up the project as directed he had included Valley Rd. with the ides that this be done at the same time if possible. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. Ramsey Resolved, that the Engineer_ be directed to submit, the project_ as prepared by him for $. P.A.approval with the understanding that the widening of the State and Mitchell St. intersection be given the preference over this job. Carried. W. State St.. The plans for W. State St.. were discussed next. Eng -- ineer Eustance explained that the original plans call- ed for the removal of rails, ties, and old bricks, laying I base of concrete and z §.surfacing with either brick or asphalt. The 'suggestion that an asphalt surface be applied over the old rails and ties was discussed too. S.Hill Engineer Eustance submitted a proposed plan and est- Footpath innate of $2,500- for the construction of � footpath skirting the G.L.F.property on Terrace Hill. After some discussion the Matter was left..with the Committee and Engineer . for further report. Comm. Rumsey reported-that the Co=tttee, ,,having in-- vestigated the request of the G.L.F. to have the curb- ing cut back on Prospect St. at the entrance to their prop4rty on Terrace Hill, 12; Board of Public Works -3- May 27, 1936 had agreed that the city should cut back and replace the curb and that the G.L.F. would.take care of the paving. Williams Brook Engineer. Eustance explained that there was W.P.A. labor from the storm sewer project to install an r) overflow form the Floral Av.storm sewer which would drain into the 17: Buffalo St. sewer. The necessary materials would have to be purchased by the city. This was contemplated to help in carrying off the excess water which codes down Williams Brook during heavy rains. By Corma. Runisey: seconded by Comm. Sawdon Resolved, that the matter be left with the Committee with power to do this job if money is available. I Carried. Private Streets Engineer Eustance reported that residents of the Knoll and Westbourne Lane had requested that- the city take title to these streets and maintain them. Gormissioner Rwnsey suggested that the petitioners be requested to fix Rnd curb these stre�;ts before the city accepts title or a.ssuaes the responsib- ility for their maintenance. No furhter action was taken. Audit By Comm. .1, errill: seconded by Comm. Rumsey Resolved, that the bills approved and-audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. Resignation The C lerk read a, letter from John R. Woodford, J.R.Woodford tendering his resignation as Plumbing and Sewer Inspector effective July 1, 1936. Woodford explained that ill health had forced him to retire and expressed his regrets for having to do so, after forty, years of pleasant relations. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. - Allen Resolved, that th,e resignation be accepted with regrets-, ^nd that the City Clerk be directed to write a letter to T:ir. Woodford expressing the Boards appreciation of his long and faithful service in his capacity as Plumbing and Sewer Inspector for the City of Ithaca. _ Carried. Regarding fir. `r7oodfordl a successor, Commissioner Rumsey stated that the Committee had considered the matter and recommended the Patrick F. Dougherty, who had understudied Air. Woodford for a number of years, be put in charge of the sewers. He pointed out that although Ur. Woodford had acted in both capacities under.the jurisdiction of the Board of Public 4orks, yet it was the duty of the Board of Health to appoint a Plumbing Inspector_, who must be a duly licensed plumber. By Coram. Rumsey: seconded by Comm.Miscall Resolved, that the recormendation of the Committee be adopted and that Patrick F. Dougherty be and he hereby is authorized to take charge of the sewers upon the retirement of Mr. Woodford. By, Cormn. Sawdon: seconded by Cbmm. Rumsey Carried. Resolved, that the matter of appointing a Plumbing Inspector be referred to the Mayor to take up with the Board of Health at their next meeting. Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned. Geos As "31ohn Acting Secretary. i 126 Board of Public Works Proceedings City of Ithaca, NOY. Regular Meeting , .-.00 P.M. June 10,193.6 Present.-Mayor—Myers Commissionere- Allen, Sawdon, Rumsey ,Merrill,Misoall,V4nBlaroom Aldermen -Perry Attorney - Powers Clerk- Matthews Forester- Baker Sewer Inspeotor- Woodford Water Supt,.-Carpenter minutes Minutes of the preceeding meeting were =duly approved. Westbourne, Prof. Parsons appeared before the Board and urged that Lane the city take over Westbourne Lane and maintain it.. By Comm, VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm.Sawdon RE$OLVIS) that the matter be referred to the FRighway Committee for instigation and report. Ca-rrled. Oil A representative of the Texas Co. appeared before the Mard and requested that he be allowed to submit a proposal for the purchase of lubrication oil and grease from the Texas Cb.He, predicted a saving-on-this item if allowed to do so. By Comm. Miscall; seconded by Oomm.Merrill RESOLVED, that the r- equest be granted and he was instructed to submit his proposal to the Equipment Committee. harried. Cressy Pl=. The Clerk read a petition from property owneve on Cre6i- . Petition cont. Place asking the slur to take over that street and maintain it. By Comm.Rumsey; seconded by Comm.Merrill RMLVED, that the matter be referred to the Righway Committee for investigation and report.. Co r -Tied. After this action had been taken it was..brought to the attegt•ion of the Board that Mrs. Zanes, who owns all the property on one sidO of this street., Would be willing to deed to the city free of oharge ;`!as much of her property as necessary to make the street the desired width. By Comm: Ramsey: seconded by Qomm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter of securing the deed be left. with the Highway Committee, City Engineer aa1� Attorney. Carried. Rt/way The Clerk reported receipt of ae deed from Mr.4;, Patrick $.Albany St. Clynes for the necessary rt,/way on S. Albany .!Bt. needed by the city in connection with the proposed #prove - men% of the Ithaear- Newfield Road by the State. By Comm.Rumssyi seconded by Comm. Bowdon RESOLVED', that the deed be accepted and the Clerk be alrepted to file. same and write a letter to Mr. Clynes expressing ;the Board's thanks for said deed. Oa,rried. 0:.c.Yssft The Clerk reported that last ewmner the Cornell QWinth Club. fan Yacht Club had rented quarters in the Wa #e boaty- house at Stewart Park at the 'rate ' of $2.-00 per boat p l• month, & plaining that they hsL.agreed to make some similar arraiagoment when they came back in the Fall.He stated that they apparently had occupied these quarters again this year without making such arrangement,, and asked for instruction regarding the oollection of rent due. on motion- the matter was referred to the City Forester to investigate. W.p.A.. By. Comm. Vanfflarcom: seconded by Comm. Allen projects RSOLVED4hat, the Board of Public Works herelpy requests the Common Council to appropriate the sum. f , 1 m 00. from the W..P.4. Fund ; $300. of which is to cover the city ; share of the cost of grading Oak Avenue, and $300s of which is ' o rover the City's share of the cost of grading Spencer St,. avried. 127 Board of Public Works --2- June 10, 1936 W.P.A. Engineer Eustance asked for authorization to start the Mead - ow, Court and rulton St,. gravelling projeeti He explained the plan of precedure on this project as approved by the committee. By Comm.Rumsey: seconded by Gomm.Merrill RESOLVED, that the E ngineer be authorized to start this project as suggested. Carried. Tyler Engineer Eustance reported that Mr. Tyler had requested request permission. to haul gravel from the rear of -the cabin loca:- ted at Van Natta's swimming pool in Six Mile Creek.. He explained that he needed this gravel fox °the laying out of- streets in his new subdivision known as "Eastwood ". - By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm-Miscall °RESOLVED, that the request be granted with the understanding that the removal of said gravel be done to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and :with' further understanding the Mr.. Tyler pro- tect the city against any and-all liability in this connection. Carried. McNamara Engineer Eustance reported that Mr.. McNamara, 105 E. E.Clinton Clinton St., complained of a bad settlement of the porch. of his house at this °location.'He stated that -the trouble - was probably due in part to a city storm sewer running near the porch. By Comm. BanBlarcow seconded by Comm.Sawdon RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Committee;on con- struction and improvements far investigation and repowt. Carried. Ithaca Engineer Eustance stated that the Ithaca_Ry.Co.had req- Ry.Co. uested the city to-oil the entrance-to -their barms,at the rear of Dean's Garage on E: State'St. He explained that they _stl4bed•-to pay the entire cost of, this work. Comm. Van - Blarcom cited the Board's relation prohi- biting such private work and gave additional reasons for opposing the practice. By Comm. Sawdon :seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom RESOLVED, that the request be denied., Carried. Six Mile Engineer Eustance stated that he had received a proposal Creek for the-.'cementing of.the concrete walls in six mile creek. The 'proposal was 'to -do- the work with a cement gun at a estimate dl-6odtof $1,500. Comm. Rumsey stated that this would be a waste of money as the walls were not worth repairing and suggested that they be replaced by doing a section each year. Comm. Sawdon agreed with Comm. Rumsey's idea suggesting that a ten -year plan of improvements be laid out by the Board which would include the re- placement of possibly a block of these walls each _year. Lynch Coal Co. Comm. Sawdon reported that the committee had - nvest- Driveway- igated. the condition of the driveway at the Lynch Coal Co., which was claimed to have been destroyed by the city while working on the Inlet diking project.They recommended that the city pave about 300 sq.yds. for which the committee consider- ed the city was responsiblt.. By Comm. - Sawdon; seconded by Corm;. .Rwnsey RESOLVED, that the paving of this drive be authorized in accordance with the recommendation of the committee. Carried Gas & Electric Engineer Eustance reported that he h�.d received a. Co. bill bill from the Gas & Electric Co. in the ar1ount of $191. for repairs to a smoke stack damaged by a cit'J shovel. He explained that $129. of the bill was for a new stack which would probably never be built., and sug ested.that the balance of $62. be_ paid for actual damages caused. He stated thdt he had written the.'`, Gas & Electric Co. accordingly. On motion the En ineer's action was approved. 12S Board.of Public Works. -3- June 10,1936 J.R.Campbell Comm. VanBlarcom presented-an application :which he had received from 3tr. J.R.Campbell asking for a position as Superintendent. On motion the application was ordered filed and the Clark directed to so notify Mr.Campbell. Sidewalks A communicatiowas received from sidewa.Leeopointing Cornell St. out the necessity r the Cornell.St• By Comm.VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Rumsey RESOLVW that the matter be referred to, the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. Sidewalk By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm.Rumgey N.Aurora St. RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to insp -► eat the sidewalk at 213 N. Aurora St., owned by Dr. .R.C.Warren, and report whether or not he has repaired it in accordance with the Board's order►. • Carried. Sidewalks Comm. VanBlarcoZ asked if the sidewalks owned by Ithaca College Ithaca College:had been inspected. Engineer Eustance stated that he had not yet completed his inspection. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Rumsey RESOLVED, that the- Engineer be directed to complete his inspection as soon as possible. Carried. E.Ithaca Comm. Sawdon reported that the E. Ithaca watt thk had Suter Tank been giving trouble due to a leaky pip e ea Having corrected this trouble, he recommended that this tank be painted while it is dry. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that that the Water Supt. be authorized to headve the E. Ithaca water tank painted. Slit Comm.Sawdon suggested that it would be wise at this time to Dam consider the replacement of the silt dam washed out by last year's floods.-He stated that both-he and the Water Supt. favored doing this job by contract. Supt.. Carpenter stated that the Engineer had recommended the construction-'of a core wall in the dam at a estimated cost of 11,000. After some discussion it was agreed- to do the job by contract and include the installation of B core wall as recommended. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Rumsey RESOLVED, than the Engineer be e City Clerk be authorized plans specifications for_ bids, an d to advertise for bids thereon to be opened July Carred6 4 :00 P.M. at The matter of approving the plans and specifications was left. with the Water Committee with power. W.Hill Comm. Sawdon recommended the aadverrti�kgtopbebids for Water Tank a new 750,000 gallon water s t ag on W.Hill. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to prepl�ar8pl o st and specifications for bids and the City Clerk be authorized P o advertise for bids thereon to be opened July 9,1 36 atd. Audit By Comm. Merrill: seconded byaiComm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carded. Cemetery Comm. Sawdon inquired about the status of the tool houde Tool House at the cemetery for which an appropriation bad been in eluded in the current budget. It was pointed out that 12 (9 Board of Public forks -4-- June 10,1936 it was agreed at the time the appropriation was made to use old bricks on hand and get the work done as a W.P.A.project. On motion the Engineer was directed to complete the plans and submit the project at the next meeting. City Hall The matter of painting the City Hall was left with the Painting Building Committee-. Street Comm. Miscall called attention to some very fine dev- Lighting elopements made in New Jersey regarding street lighting. He stated that they had specially designed globes which seemed to work out very satisfactorily. In this connection, Comm. Van - Blarcom reported that he was having a survey made but that he was not yet ready to make his report. Stewart Comm. Allen reported that the Stewart Park Commission, Park at their meeting May 29,19 6, had approved and recomm- ended the following work at Stewart Park for this year and made the necessaXLy appropriations. 1. Asphalt resurface -,loop road $1,200. 2. Curbing 500. 3. Tables & Benches 300. 4. Nature trail at bird sanctuary 100. 5. Planting Weeping Willows 50. 6. Tennis court light® 150. By Comm.Rumsey: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Stewart Park Commission be approved and the work be authorized. Carried. Plumbing Mayor Myers reported that 'the Board of Health had Inspector referred back to this Board the matter of appointing a Plumbing Inspector. On motion the matter.Was left with,the Finance Comma " ittee for recommendation. On motion the meeting adjourned. J.E.Matthews City Clerk. 1410 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS . CITY OF I HACK, N.Y. REGULAR NEETIi1G -- 4:00 P -n- -JUNE 24 1936 PRESENT:- iiayor - 1yers Commissioners - -T errill, Rumsey ,iiisoel.l,VanBlarcom,Allen Attorney - Powers Clerk - 11atthews - - Engineer - Eustance Forester - Baker Sewer Inspector - Woodford Slater Supt. - Carpenter :iINUTES:- .iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. SIDE"tiuALK N. AURORA ST.:-- The Clerk reported that he had served notice as directed on Dr. R.C. Marren to have his sidewalk at 213 N.Aurora Street repaired or•show reasons for failing to comply with such order before this Board at this time. Dr. Warren did not ;appear. & C. SOANLOiJ SETER :- The Clerk read a. cogmunicatioi from isiss Florence C. Scanlon who - requested city sewer connections for houses owned by her at 312 and 314 Spencer Street. By Coil; osioner ztscall; seconded 0-00m- 'VanBiarcom: RRESOLK Y that the matter ter be referreC to the Sewer ool:mittee wtih power. CarriEd� STREET RT SWAY : - The Clark report ai that hiss & A. Hoofer . 5vl C'�e: tr.uc Stlee, had offe ed to u.eed to M city , : roe o�: charge, fo: street purposes, a Strip of land 50 ; vide iun� tng ;outher� �T from Elm Street. _ By Commissioner VanBlarcomMeconded by Gnr1::l-i.ssioner Alley.: RLSCLM: that the matter be referred to the NighM Combitteu for. report; Carded. PEARSA'LL PLACE: The matter of Pearsall POW, :wtth reference to arrears- in interest due on the Pearsall Place crater extehion,tiwas left with the eater Committee and City Attorney with power. PERCY FIELD:- The Clerk read a communication from ?sir. Gr L.Kulp outlining the activities of the recently- forned Advisory Gor°u.iittee on Recreation in regard to Percy Field. At a-- meeting held April An 1936 this committee approveu. the following policy: POLICY ON PERCY FIELD " That.the Board of Education assume the same responsibility for Percy Field as it has for other city playgrounds. That -the Board of Public Storks be responsible for development, new improvements and maintenance which includes rolling,, mowing, eta. where city equipment is needed. " That the Board of Education shall plan all programs and schedule its_use9 They shall also hire and supervise custodian for maintenance of field. RE001MIENDATIONS " -During the present year the following improve cents be considered by the Board of Public Works:- Put running track in condition Roll Field Repair fence Keep�grass -cut Repair caretaker's house pedestrians. Improve foot bridge which is to be used only by Remove fences between Percy Field and High School Field and grade embankments. B.P.W. - 2- 131 6-24 -1936 "The Board of Education shall - -be responsible for upkeep: Keep grass, cut on infield and diamond Keep club house in order Keep cinder track in order Paint wherever needed Purchase coal for club house _ Amploy caretaker Build portable backstops for softball diamonds Insura ce on h=st Liability insurance on bleachers "The income from Percy Field from sources other than High.School athletics, be given to the city to be used wherever possible for development of the field ". _ Mr. Kulp'pointed out that the Board of Eduoati-on had accepted the recommendations outlined above and would begin to pray the custodian as soon as the Beard of Public Works approved o-f these arrangements. By Oommteeioner Merrill:seuonded by Corm. Allen: RESOLVED, that the recommendations be accepted with the exception of the repair of the caretaker's house, which the Bftr_d of Public Works deers inadvisable, and on the further cottfcax that the Board of Education agree t -o remove all the existing fend and posts between Percy Field and the High School. Field. Curried. By Commissioner Merrill:seoonded by Corm. Allen: RESOLVED, that Mr. William 0. Root, tenant in the oatetaker's house at Percy Field, be served with a three day notice to either pay his back rent or vacate. Carried. . W.CTATE .ST-PETITION:- The clerk read a petition from property owners and residents of West State Street who asked that the street be resurfaced with asphalt,rather than repaved with brink as heal been proposed. They also suggested boulevard lights, as.an improvement. By Oommissioner Rumsey:seoonded by Comm. VanBlarcom: RESOLVED, that the petitioners' requeaat regarding the asphalt pavers nt be granted. Carried Some 4scussion ensued as to whether or net the present base was in a condition to lay asphalt on, also whether the tracks and ties should be removed or not. By Commissioner VanBlarcom:seconded by Conar_i. Rumsey: RESOLVED, that the plans include the removal of the tracks and ties. Carried. By Commissionar Hisoall: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom: RESOLVED, that the natter of installing boulevard lights -be considered, making this a separate item in the =new esti -mate for doing this work with an asphalt surface. Carried STEWART AVE. RTIWAY :- Attorney Powers reported that he had completed all arrangements and secured the Martin xtjway on Stewart Avenue for _350.00. GARBAGE COLLECTION :- Attorney Powers reported that he had just attended a hearing on workmen's compensation regarding a city employee on one of the garbage trucks who had lost part of a finger when the same became caught in the refuse elevator at the courthouse. He stated that the award made in this case was in excess of $100.00. He suggested that-although-it may be desirable in some cases to have the garbage trucks enter private dri.vemays for collection purposes, yet the employees should be instructed not to take garbage from elevators such as happened-'in 'this case or help in any way in removing garbage from cellars. In this cormec- tion the Clerk pointed out that various damage claims had been paid in the past covering damage done by these trucks in Wvate alleys. Commissioner Merrill suggested that unless some arrange- ment can be made to relieve the city of responsibility in such cases that such service be discontinued. By Corr;_lissioner Miscall deconded by Cotr:a. Allen: RESOLVED, that the foreman in charge of the garbage collection crew be instructed to make a list of all properties getting such extra service and present it to the Board for consideration. Carried. 132 H. 19. W. -3_ 6-24 -1936 SURFACE TREATMENT DIRT STREETS :- Engineer Eustance reported that the surface treatment of about 6J miles of dirt streets had been' ccnpieted..and presented a map s3howing what streets had received 'the treatment for both this and,the preceding two years. The map was ordered filed. (See City Clerk Map file No. 870.) W.P.A.:- Commissioner Miscall reported that some of the City's W.P.A. projects had over run the estimates while more had been com- pleted well within-their estimates. He therefore suggested that the Council be asked to- authorize the reallocation of appropriations in accordance with a schedule which he presented. By Commissioner Hiscall:seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom: RESOLVED, that the Board of Pubic Works hereby requests the Common Council for authorization -to reallocate W. P. A. funds which have already been appropriated. Carried. THURSTON AVENUE :- Commissioner VanBlarcom reported that residents of Thurston Avenue had requested repair of the dtrt strip along that street, pending permanent improvement. Engineer Eustance reported that permanent improvement-of this street was included in the W.P.A, program but that it was vary improbable that it could be done this 'summer. By Commissioner Allen:seconded by Comm. Miscall: RESOLVED, that the matter be raferrad to the Highway Committee with power. - Carried. PARKING k-REA BLDG. : Aonml ssi one+ urst�hi;l:y - nondi +ion ex3.st�.ng at sweepers pile the refuse pending By ._Commlissiorer. 11'errill:so-ocndo. RFSOT� T), that the oormit"tee be met�ter and mako a recoruiendatio Merrill called attention to the the parking area where the'street repo °al by the garbage trt�.cks. d by Conti. Allen: instructed. to slake a study of the n at the next noeting. 0,1L2ri ed. SILT PAX - In regard to the reconstruction of the silt dam, for which the Board had authorized the advertising -of bids at theaet sleeting, Co=- issioner Hisoall rep orted that the committee h:bd since studied the matter very carefully and found that by hiring?a shovel by the day and laying the core gall with city forces that the job could be completed at very little cost to the city. He stated that the County would haul out most of the gravel for use on their roads, thereby eliminating this cost. He reported that a shovel had- accordingly been hired-and that the core wall would be started by the first'of the week. By Commissioner Merrill:seoonded by Com.Rumsey: RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board at their preceding meeting, June to -,1936; regarding.the advertising of bide for the reconstruction of the silt dam be and the same hereby is rescinded' and the oommittie's action approved and ratified. Carried. By Commissioner Hi scall: seconded by Corms. Allen: RESOLVED, that the completion of this job be -left with the!Water Committee with power. Carri.edi new W.HILL MATER TANK :- Regarding bids for the erection of EL`'' 750,000 gallon water storage tank, which were authorized to be advertised for at the preceding meeting, Commissioner Hleoa,ll recommended that informal bids be asked for, inasmuch as there were only a few firms interested in this work and could be contacted without the expense `or delay of advertising. By Commissioner Hiscall :seconded by Comm. Rumsey: 'WHEREAS, all firms interested in this work are known and can be contacted for bids informally, AND WHEREAS) it is the sense of this Board that the expense and delay by reason of advertising for bids in this case would more than offset any financial benefit that might accrue thereby, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the action taken by this Board at their preceding neeting, June 10,1936, authorizing the advertising of bids for this work,be and the same hereby is rescinded,' AND BE IT FURTHER R.ESOLVED,that the committee be and they hereby are authorized to secure informal bids on this work. Carried. HYDRANTS Coniiissioner 8itsca.11 reported that the Fire Chief had recomn.e ded that the Water Department install some new hydrants on certain streets. By Commissioner UAscalli seconded by Coizn. VanBlarcom: RESOLVER, that the matter be left with the Water Committee to f3'J B.P.W. _4- 6_24--1936 make arrangements for the installation of these hydrants if and when they i?.nd it advantageous. Carried. W- BU ALO ST. STORM SEWER :'- Sewer Inspector Woodford reported that t:ze old tile: etorm sewer on Vest Buffalo 8-creet from Ailton to the inlet was badly crushed and should bta °replaced as. soon as possibleg at least before uex, spring. On motior.. the matter was left with the City Eng- veer to include it w,3 a wester project. C —C.YA HT CLUB :- Forester bake_ reported that members of the Opornell Corinthian Yacht Cluu had all :eft ,for home, but that they would probably be back for summer sczool., at which time he would try and contact them regarding the rent of the iiait boathouse which they owed the city. AUDIT :-- By Commissioner Merrill.:seconded by Com. Rumsey: RESOLVED: that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are a.pj,xo7ed for payment. Carried. OIL CON RA,�, Commissioner Miscall reported that the committee had Investigated a proposed contract wlth the Standard Oil Company o1 New Tort for the purchase of all- -Al and grease for the fiscal ,•eer ending 5/25/3(. The committee recommended that the contract be awarded to the Standard Oil Company. By ^ommissloner Mysca.11: seconded by Con-m. Rurnsey: - VriiTEP2AS, tt ie the sense of this Board that no ftna.nctal, benefit wr,�zid accrue as a result of &dvartis!no for bids on this 3:PeL, A?TD Fi1HEREA6 thig Board feels that this business sh.oula be pF,esed around a::iong the different firms enga.ged in this businese, 2TOW THMUFO.B.E BE IT RECOLVED, that tno contract with the Standard Oil Company be approved for the fiscal year ending 5/25/37, . and the Mayor and City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign and seal said contract. Carried. POLE LJIMSDRISgOLL PROPERTY The Clerk reported that ;,he Water Superintendent had informed him that the telephone paler carryi the Mitchell and East Ithaca depth gauge lines were r3mcve:i from the Driscoll property, between E. State St ,,eet and the Mitchel Street tank. The depth gauges are now operated by means of an underground cable which is laid in a new rt /way, running from E.State Street to Vafley Road, west of the Catholic Cemetery. He- explained that the City had previously paid Mrs. Driscoll $25.00 per year for this rt /way and asked for authorization to discontinue stich payment in future. By Cozm►iselonner Harrill: seconded by Comm. Allen: RESOLVED that the Clerk be directed to notify Lrs. Driscoll of the removal of such poles from her property and to discontinue any future payments for this rt /Way. Carried. On mottoa the- meting adjourned. J.E.Matthews, City Clerk 134 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDIXGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. - - REGULAR MEETING 4:90 p.m. July 9-,-- 193 6. PRESENT - -Mayor dyers Commissioners- Sawdon, Allen ,VanBlarcom,Merrill,Miscall Clerk -- Matthews Engineer- Eustance Asst. Engr -- Marble Forester- -Baker Water Supt. -- Carpenter XINUTES :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. N.Y..S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. BILL : - The Glerk read a letter from the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. regarding a bill in the amount of $191.28 covering damages sustained when a city- operateheclanshellth mein contact with one of the guy wires supp g gas plant. They acceded to the city's request that the bill be reduced to $62.29 which covered the repairs to the coping. By Commissioner Sawdon:seconded by Commissioner Merrill: RESOLVED, that the bill be approved for payment in the amount of $62.28• Carried. J.J. NEWBERRY CO. RT /WAY:- far. Fred Rogalsky appeared on behalf of the J.J. Newberry Company and explained that at pxeser_t they paid the city a fee of $100.00 per annum for the privilege of doing through the Parking Area and unloading mer- chandise at the rear of, their store on E. State Street. They. now have leased-the-bank building, adjacent to their store, and intend to remodel 'it for store purposes. In using these promises,he explained they would use only 10' of the 40' area in the rear of the bank building which is- owned by the Tompkins County Trust Company and vhich the city at present uses for parking purposes. In lieu of allowing the city to use remaining 30' for parking purposes, they asked that the fee of $100.00 for the old rt /way be waived and still let them retain its use; having also acquired a, siiailar rt /tray frail the bank. By Comlissioner Sawdon ; seconded by Co ITiissioner is iscall' :. RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Parks & GrounCarri.ed. Com-,'Iittee for-investigation and report., ASPHALT BIDS Engineer Eustance explained that he had''adve;rtised for bids on approximately - 35,000 gallons of asphalt to be used for surfacing the streets now being gravelled as W.P.A. projects,and recommended that an arrangement be made with Moran & Gleason of Groton, -New York for the distribution of these r_ia,terials$ the .,same as was done previously this year. The following bids ;zero received: Uexican Pttroleur_1 Corp. Shell Eastern Products Co. Colonial Beacon Oil Co. Lake Asphalt Co. Texas Co. and Standard Atlantic American Oil Co. of N.Y. Refining Co. Bi twaul s Coo, f 0 83 per gal. 20 61 it " .0611 " " 2/10 ; 1/20 .o667 .0620 " " Del. at E.Ithaca. .0611 " " " 1' Ithaca .o600 " " 2/10 ; 1/20 0 70 a i� .070 ►' " 2/10 By Q mmissioner Sawdon : seconded by Comaissioner VanBlarcom: RESOLVED, that the low bid of the Atlantic Refining Company be accopted. Carried. By Oor.r.lissioner Sawdon : seconded by Cori:riissioner %aiscall: RESOLVED that the matter of arranging for the distribution of the asphalt be left with the Construction and I::prove:ent Corv-dttec `pith power. Carried. '�AT �R TA17K BIDS :- The follow bids were received for furnishing Z erecting a noT 7501000 gallon crater tank on Zest Hill; also air. 1Z.1brella type roof for the present West Hill Tank : P.W.A. PROJECTS The Clerk reported that the Federal Emergency dkiinistration of Public Works desired to know the status of the r. 7,. A. project for street improvements; narlely, the repaving of West State Street and Stewart Avenue, which the city filed .some time ago. Engineer Eustance explained that, not being successful in getting P. . A. approval of this project, he had prepared two separate i3.P..A. projects and had already gotten approval for tho Steuart Avenue one, which he expected to start shortly. By Corimissioner Sawdon: seconded by Cor1;:.lissi over 11.1iscall: RESOLVED, that the P. 4.A. application for .the i..1provoment of West State Street and Stowart avenue be withdrawn. Carried. PETITION --, STEzUR.T AV"ENUE The Clerk read a Fetiti.on filed by propei,ty owners and reccidents of Stewart Avenue as1..i,zg tha-c asphalt be usc;d instead of brick in repavinZ this street. By Oor_mi.ssio '' ?don : secondtFx -by Comr.lissione.r- Van.Rl- arcnr�7_..2.a RESOLVED, that the request of the petitioners be grantc✓d, and that Ste mar - Avenue be repaved with asphalt rather than brick. Carried. FIRE�tN`S CONVENTION :- The Clerk teported that Clarence D. Tarbell had asked 'chat •ehe city authorize the decorating of the City Hall in conjunction with the decoration of stores and other places in the city for the convention of the N.Y. Central Firemen's Association being held in Ithaca this year. The estimated cost of such decoration was X25.00. On the suggestion of Cormissioner Hisoall the Mayor was appointed Chairman of a - eorr-littee to take up a collection fro::i city officials for such purpose., TAUGHANNOC$ BLVD.SPEEDIUG The Clerk reported that there had been nu:lerous compl'.ints of speeding on Taughannock Boulevard since it was recently resurfaced and that the coru.littee,- fearful of the darlage to the near surface due to excessive speed, had suggested. that some 20 -mile -per -hour speed signs be erected on the portion inside the city limits. He reported that he had consulted the Chief of Police on the .latter and that he was in favor of the idea,. He read a quotation of X40-13 each for such signs. By Cor_1:_iissioner VanBlareom: seconded by Corr_iissioner �:iiscall;. ZZSOLVED,that the erection of 4 such signs on Taughannock Boulevard within the city limits, be authorized. C arrietl. In this connection, Comiissioner 1-liscall reported that-the American Legion had offered to erect and naintain earning signs for motorists in sQ11ool zones and other places Inhere children are liable t o bcTt�7Yng. "F �` •`� C.C. YACHT CLUB The Clerk reported that the ne�,ly elected Secretary - Treasurer of the Cornell Corinthian Yacht Club had made an offer to rent the quarters in the old Watte.boathouse for X60 per annum. He explained that they ,?ould pay all back rent on This basis now and pay annually hereafter ur. or before June 1st , if agreeable to the Board. $y Commissioner Va.nBlarcom: seconded by Cor_missioner Sw,7don. RESOLVED, that the rent of quarters in the iIaite boathousr., t o do used by the Cornell. Iorinthian Yacht Club for the purpose of storir- their boats, be fixed at X60 per annua in accordance ­Tith the te""i_iC outlined ab.ovc, and the City ClerL be authorized to dra-- up axe agreo,mcnt with this Club stipulating these terns together -.-Ti.th thr use for which such quarters are rented. Carried, SEWER LAYERS BOND :- The Clerk reported that in applying for a suer layer's license, Mr. 17m. B. Bradley had filed a bond, in the ai:�ount of 01,000 a.c surety to perforrl all :pork in co:.lpliance ,;pith the rules and regulations governing the use of sc�7ers in the city. He explained that the Board had to approve such bond Riveted Tank gelded Tan:li ROd1f Graver Tank & ufg. Co. 49,547- $8,799- X495 vu Bittsburgh- Desmoines Steel Co. 9,790. 8,700. 690 R. 610 w. Chicago Bridge & Iron Wks.- 9,250-1 81000. 600 R. 525 Tv By Coruaissi.oner S.awdon: seconded by Com-nissioner miscall RESOLVED, that-the loco bids of the Chicago Bridge & Iron Works for a welded tank and roof in the amount of A525 be and the sane hereby are accepted. Carried. P.W.A. PROJECTS The Clerk reported that the Federal Emergency dkiinistration of Public Works desired to know the status of the r. 7,. A. project for street improvements; narlely, the repaving of West State Street and Stewart Avenue, which the city filed .some time ago. Engineer Eustance explained that, not being successful in getting P. . A. approval of this project, he had prepared two separate i3.P..A. projects and had already gotten approval for tho Steuart Avenue one, which he expected to start shortly. By Corimissioner Sawdon: seconded by Cor1;:.lissi over 11.1iscall: RESOLVED, that the P. 4.A. application for .the i..1provoment of West State Street and Stowart avenue be withdrawn. Carried. PETITION --, STEzUR.T AV"ENUE The Clerk read a Fetiti.on filed by propei,ty owners and reccidents of Stewart Avenue as1..i,zg tha-c asphalt be usc;d instead of brick in repavinZ this street. By Oor_mi.ssio '' ?don : secondtFx -by Comr.lissione.r- Van.Rl- arcnr�7_..2.a RESOLVED, that the request of the petitioners be grantc✓d, and that Ste mar - Avenue be repaved with asphalt rather than brick. Carried. FIRE�tN`S CONVENTION :- The Clerk teported that Clarence D. Tarbell had asked 'chat •ehe city authorize the decorating of the City Hall in conjunction with the decoration of stores and other places in the city for the convention of the N.Y. Central Firemen's Association being held in Ithaca this year. The estimated cost of such decoration was X25.00. On the suggestion of Cormissioner Hisoall the Mayor was appointed Chairman of a - eorr-littee to take up a collection fro::i city officials for such purpose., TAUGHANNOC$ BLVD.SPEEDIUG The Clerk reported that there had been nu:lerous compl'.ints of speeding on Taughannock Boulevard since it was recently resurfaced and that the coru.littee,- fearful of the darlage to the near surface due to excessive speed, had suggested. that some 20 -mile -per -hour speed signs be erected on the portion inside the city limits. He reported that he had consulted the Chief of Police on the .latter and that he was in favor of the idea,. He read a quotation of X40-13 each for such signs. By Cor_1:_iissioner VanBlareom: seconded by Corr_iissioner �:iiscall;. ZZSOLVED,that the erection of 4 such signs on Taughannock Boulevard within the city limits, be authorized. C arrietl. In this connection, Comiissioner 1-liscall reported that-the American Legion had offered to erect and naintain earning signs for motorists in sQ11ool zones and other places Inhere children are liable t o bcTt�7Yng. "F �` •`� C.C. YACHT CLUB The Clerk reported that the ne�,ly elected Secretary - Treasurer of the Cornell Corinthian Yacht Club had made an offer to rent the quarters in the old Watte.boathouse for X60 per annum. He explained that they ,?ould pay all back rent on This basis now and pay annually hereafter ur. or before June 1st , if agreeable to the Board. $y Commissioner Va.nBlarcom: seconded by Cor_missioner Sw,7don. RESOLVED, that the rent of quarters in the iIaite boathousr., t o do used by the Cornell. Iorinthian Yacht Club for the purpose of storir- their boats, be fixed at X60 per annua in accordance ­Tith the te""i_iC outlined ab.ovc, and the City ClerL be authorized to dra-- up axe agreo,mcnt with this Club stipulating these terns together -.-Ti.th thr use for which such quarters are rented. Carried, SEWER LAYERS BOND :- The Clerk reported that in applying for a suer layer's license, Mr. 17m. B. Bradley had filed a bond, in the ai:�ount of 01,000 a.c surety to perforrl all :pork in co:.lpliance ,;pith the rules and regulations governing the use of sc�7ers in the city. He explained that the Board had to approve such bond J before it became effective, By Co=issioner Nerrill seconded by Ca .araissioner Sawdon:' j RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for approval on behalf of the Board.. Carried. CORNELL ST. LIGHTING :- The Clerk reported that the Plf.nning Corriission - had recor.raended the installation in underground conduits for all light and telephone wires-on Cornell Street Extension and on all other streets in-the city where no such wires exist on poles. Commissioner Miscall stated that the Companies involved had thought of this idea in the "Eastwood" subdivision but that the extra cost to property owners had made it prohibitive. Anticipating that the desired result could be accomplished if_rts /way could be secured to set these poles in back lots, he recomr_iended that action on this matter be deferred at this time. On notion the matter was laid on the table until the next meeting at which tirle Company officials were expected to be.present to discuss the natter further. E. STATE ST. - DEED:- The Olerk presented a deed prepared by Attorney Powers proposing to deed to Mr. Tyler a small strip of land on E. State Street between the new street and the old property lino, Coriaissioner Sawdon stated that he thought it inadvisable in case the City night need this strip of land at some future time as a rt /way for water or sewer lines. Attorney Powers entered the meeting at this timer On ,notion 'the natter.-was referred back to Attorney Powers 'fob' further information.'` ALBANY ST. RTS /WAY :- Attorney Powers reported that the city would FEW to acquire a small portion of the lot owned by Cornelius G©orgii on the corner of Albany and Park Streets as part of the rt /way for the new Spencer Street State Highway. He explained that the lot was assessed for 0600 and that lr, Georgia wanted w450 for this portion needed by the city which was only about one -sixth of the entire lot. By Commissioner Sawdon: sooOnded by Corr- Assioner Merrill: RESOLVED, that an offer of 0300 be made Hr. Georgia and if he does not accept this offer then the City Attorney be authorized to start conder.:nation proceedings forthwith. Carried. By Commissioner Sawdon:eeconded by Corr.iissioner Xiscall: RIESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby requests the Common Council for an appropriation of 0450 or as much thereof as may be necessary for the p=chaoa of this rt /way. Carried. Attorney Powers reported that tho Trust Company had agreed to sell their property for $1, 500, that arranger_ients had been made and a deed prepared accordingly. By Commissioner Sawdon :seconded by Commissioner Merrill: RESOLVED, that upon the City Attorney's approval"tbe 'dadd to the Trust Corlpany is property as submitted by the Trust Corzparw be accepted and that the purchase price of 01,500 be paid from the fund appropriated for this purpose.. Carried. By Comrzissioner_.Sawdon : seconded.-by Commissioner Merrill: AES OLVED, that in the event ::ir. Georgia agrees, in lieu of'cash, to' deed his rt /way to the city for a'strip of the property expected from the Trust Company, that the City Attorney be authorized to hn,­ the Trust Company, convey such property to said 1..r. Georgia and the balance to the city, correcting the above-- r_lentioned deed according) , Carried, AREAWAY - E. STATE STREET Attorney Powers reported that he had written 11r. Brandr_ian's attorney regarding the removal of the arec. T in front of his premises at 1155 -117 E.State Street but h4d'receiy�r.. no answer. By Commissioner VanBlareom :seconded by Commissioner Allen: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed to have Grand Union Company, with whoTi the original agreerient was made, remove said areaway. Oarried. y . P. A. STEwuART AVEITUE Eng-!.neer Eustance repor +ed thi-Lt thr: 74. P.I.proj (;41t for the repaving of Ste art ..venuu had been -.Lpro-;%t ., but that their funds had not yet been ;,110CUted. He orate,:L that- ' .e had been inf ),,rmaily advised that if the city wanted plenty c r laborers for this job that -they could be had from the N.eeet�lerler:t Adninistration by writing and asking for them. Anticipating, that this project would be started very soon, he asked the Board's advice, Z.J. W6 By Commissioner VanBlarc= : seconded by Commissioner ': iscall: j � RESOLVED, that the natter be left with the City Engineer to rake arrangements to man the j�ba�7�it?heasi�uosderI ,to•get labor thissp.roject could conveniently work a Carried. completed as soon as possible. ASTy�00D nEVELOP 1ENT - SEZ "aERS : - Engineer Eustance reported that %'r. Tyler had been installing-sewer-s- himself in his new .devolopment on & State Street but that he-had not -yet filed a sewer reap as required under' the rules of the New York..Sttate Department of Health, He stated that :,r. Tyner Ats-laying. his sewers With "tile, most of Which he explained would be large enough ins,sr_iuch as they were on streets with a decided slope. In -the area east of Cornell Street, hOWOVer, he reported that Hr. Tyler eras laying, an 8" sewer which he expected to connect in with the 6" system- - Engineer Eust once recom_-iended that Jj, Tyler be directed to discontinue laying any further sewers until he filed the ;necessary sewer Map. By !;urmiesioner Sawdon : seconded by 00mnlssioner erri.11= RESOLVED, that the Oity Clerk be directed to notify H1. T710r that h; Mil not be permitted to connect any of his sewers to-the city serer system until he submits a sewer Map .for approval by the Wa;? Dt public tJoTks• On motion the matter of approving ?.,IT_, : Tf1 .r ' s Map, when filed, s left -lit'a the Suer C0vm4 ttee-- "h n"r. PAINT''NG UITY HALL :- Engineer Eusta.nce reported that the Co- traitteu had sec;uTcl bids, as authorized, fog• t;he painting ng of the ;7o od7oTk on the outside of the Ci �y :ial7.. He reported that the big. had been try ror� awnTded to hr, m. j, Saon at a p1100 of w35n w s 11.. progre ns Ton; By Cor.n tasioniT Herrin nseoondcd by Commissioner Sa7don: RESU!.02P. t,hac, the Qtion of tu(: committee in t 1_:S r at cur be appiov0J. oarried. ASSF.SSHETTS Engineer Eustance presented •ar schedule of assessments which he had prepared, covering; asses - sable improveMents includin, paving, curbing and constructi -on of new sidewalks daring tho mast fe-:r years.. By Commiscioner Van - Ma.rcOM ; - oecondecf by CorrUssioner -Allen: RES01V-ED) that tho clatter be -referred to the City EnFineer,Attorney and Clerl for study, and report at the hoxt - bootint •. t Carried. ; AUDIT :- Dy Commissioner VanBlarcom seconded by Corn. Nerrill: RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be-and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. CRESCENT l?LAC.E, Commissioner Van 3larcom recommended that the. City take over and maintain Crescent Place. Some discussion ensued as to the advisability of taking over this street until it eras proPMY widened, ,graded and curbed. COMI- lissioner Miscall sugge -sted that tae City offer to supply the fill for this street with the idea of eventually taking it over. By Commissioner miscall : seconded by Commissioner VanDlarcorl: RESOLVED;, that the matter be-referred to the City EngineoY and Attorney to make arrangements for filling this street prior to its being taken over by the City. Carried. ESTIItDURNE SANE :- Co ::�rliesioner Va,nDlarcon recommended that the 0j, take over and maintain Vwe^tboyne. Lane. He explained that the committee made this recor_vlenda,tion with the_ understanding that the street would be left as it is and that no immed -Pate iripx•ovcr_ieDt would be asked for by the property OwnOrs. Dy Commissioner. Misca7l ; seconded by Commissioner Van3la coma RESOLVED that upon ouceipt of proper deed lo ebtbourne ?.pane, tie �:lt �- '�h�� core iitte't� agrees to take over this street in accordance K _h -jitt recommendat nn. SIDEWALKS - C,- TELL STMET Commissioner V^nDlaroow rec nsen de__ nzopo. 7 OM PM on Cornell Street be c'irGots -co c.;��-S�r��� "� that the � r �'� side7alks whero nuno exi= He orpiIi.ned that there 7exn M side:7alks on the ,-test; side from Worth to ni.tchell wtrcet anQ nond on the east side in front of a fe ; vacant lots. Dy Commissioner ' iisaa:il : seconded by Gcrini scionur VanDlar: ns; RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to serve notice on tha u property owners to construct sidewalks in front of their PrOPerties. B. P. W.: - --5-- , 7-8-36. SIDEWALKS :- CommissionersVanBlarcom submitted a list of property owners whose sidewalks were in.ne_ed of repair or replacement. By Commissioner Miscall seconded by Commissioner VanBlarcom: RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to serve the proper notices on the following sidewalk owners ; tips- 128-132 E.Buffalo St. Flag walk broken at drive between these proper- - 404 E.Buffalo Street, Flag walk uneven 504 E. Buffalo Street,Flag walk uneven 314 N.Cayuga St., Flag walk on Cayuga St.,uneven. 102 E.Court St.,Dr.Juad,Flag walk "low on Cayuga St.,water stands. 213 N.Aurora St.,Dr.Warren,Concrete walk broken near curb 113 Fourth St.,F.O'Leary,No walk on Fourth or Madison St. 409 Hadison St.,Alice White Crawford,Flag walk broken on west end of property., No walk on either side. 321 dascadilla St.,Bettie L. Jackson, Bad Carried. Oommissioner VanBlaraom reported that _he would investigate further the ,status of the Castor and McElwee he on E. Falls Street before making a recommendation. WATER BILLS PARSON :- Commissioner Sawdon recommended that'a water bill in the amount of $6.34 against the property at 905 W. State Street, owned by Professor Parson, be expunged. He explained that the bill represented an accumulated meter charge for the period 111131 to 9/5/34 during which time the meter was not being used and could not be removed because the premises was locked up. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner Allen; 4 RESOLVED, that the above - mentioned bill in the amount of $6.3 be and the same hereby is expunged. Carried. CONCRETE MIXER - __PURCQHASE Of :- Commissioner Sawdon reported that the Water Department needed a new concrete mixer and presented informal quotations obtained by Water Superintendent Carpenter. The quotations ranged from x$750. to X1,010. Superintendent Carpenter recommended the purchase of a Ransome mixer at a cost of $7506 By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by C,orimissioner Allen; WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the expense and delay of advertising for bids on this item would more than offset any financial.benefit that might accrue thereby, AND WHEREAS, informal bids have been received on all standard makes of mixers,, AND WHEREAS, the low bid of 0750. for a Ransome mixer is` acceptable, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Water Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized to purchase, from available funds in the Water Department, a Ransome mixer at a cost of y$750. Carried and Approved. FIRE INSURANCE The Clerk reported that, since the Vomm ttee had studied the*fire insurance schedule, he had added 'thereto an iten in the ariount of $1,100.00 to cover office supplies and equipment'in the quarters of the Welfare Department_.in the Cornell Library Bldg.,and had deducted therefrom an item of $2,000. covering the caretaker's house at Percy Field which he Oxplained would be demolished shortly. 4n ::lotion the Clerk's action was approved. On notion the meeting adj ournedo -� J. E. Hatthes, ya City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC A ORKS PROCEEDINGS �- le A CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR EEETING, 4 :00 p. a. July 22, 1936 PRESENT: - Mayor -dyer s Commissioners-- Sawdon, Ailon, Merrill, mi scull Attorney - Powers Clerk-- i:atthews Engineer- Eustance Forester- -Baker Water Supt. - -Carpenter LINUTES :- The Clerk reported on the informal meeting of the Board of Public Works held at 4:30 P. on July 14,1936 which-was attended by hayor layers, Commissioners hisoall, Allen, SaFdon and Merrill; Attorney Powers, Assistant Engineer ::garble and Forester Baker, He suggested that the informal action-taken-at-that tine be formally recorded and approved at this time,as follows: NEWBERRY RIGHT OF WAY The Board members discussed with ir. Rogalsky the request of the Newberry Company to allow therm: 1. The use Hof that portion of the parking area owned .by the bank, for the storage of construction materials during the period of construction of the new store. 2. The use of the present right -of -way in lieu of using the right -of -gray secured frpm.the bank .far the- hauling and delivery of goods and merchandise -to their store. 3. Relieve them of paying the 0100 annual fee for the;use of this right -of -way since they have secured a right -of -way without cost, from the bank. It was agreed that this matter be left with power with the Parks and Grounds Committee and Attorney Powers to discuss the matter with representatives of the bank and Newberry and agree upon a definite arrangement. STEWART AVENUE PAVING .: Commissioner Hiscall reported that the &A. .had questioned the desirability of changing the Stewart Avenue project so as to call for an asphalt surface rather than a brick surface, because ' the proj ec.t as originally submitted had ' been approved, could be started next week a,nd . such. a change in the project at this time would require the resubmission,.of the project which would materially delay the same and .probably cause its postponement until next year. It was also pointed out that there would be practically no saving in cost to the City because the W-P.A, would ;furnish the brick whichever type of surface were used, and that brick would not ' only be_ a 'better surface for the hill pavement but much more permanent and less expensive to maintain. Decause of these reasons and the fact that the project would probably not be done this year'if the pavement surface were changed to asphalt, it was agreed that the action taken by the Board at the Meeting of July 8, 1936 be rescinded and that the project . be prosecuted with. brick - as originally planned and. submitted to the W.P.A. It was reported that_a few of the large street trees Mere so near the curb on Stewart Avenue as to interfere with the proper -align meet of •new curb and it was therefore agreed that the Dity- Forester should remove all trees designated by,the Engineer as needing removal and replace the same _where necessary with new planting. The Board members also discussed the desirability of installing underground conduit when new curbing was laid in streets so as to provide a place for future elimination of pole lines when the street is improved. In this connection the removal of the pole lines around the new Court House and the installation of boulevard lights, was also considered. The ?hole natter of underground service connections was referred to the Co:_nittee for investigation and reports The clerks report was approved and ordered recorded. STEWART AVENUE WIDENING :- Mr. Larkin and �r. Floros appeared before the Board and asked that the city widen Stewart Avenue from E. State Street north to the bridge. They pointed out that the street at present was only 28 feet aide and that traffic was very congested in this block. They also pointed out that the repaving of this street would tend to increase the traffic on it. 140 D. Pe w& -2- rr 7 -22 -1936. Engineer Eustance reported that he had gone over the matter and that he found that the street could be widened 2 feet on the west Side from East State Street to East 3uffalo Street and 2 feet on both sides fro.a there to the bridge at an estimated cost of 01, 100 for materials. Corissioner Sawdon stated that the original plan was to widen this street on both sides but that the expense of widening the east side made it prohibitive. Dy Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Corr:liesioner Allen: WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that this street should be widened on both sides, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Stewart Avenue be widened 2 feet on the west side from East State Street to East Buffalo Street and 2 feet on both sides fron East Buffalo Street north to the bridge, AND DE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the matter of widening this street on the east side from East State Street to East Buffalo Street be left for investigation and future action. Carried. SIDEWALK - FOURTH ST. : - The Clerk "reported that .rs. 0 ' Leary had informed him - that she-would be unable to construct her sidewalk on Fourth Street until next year, but that if the city would construct it she would be Tilling to pay for it on an assessrzent basis. On ,.iotion the clatter was laid on the table pending investigation of the adjacent sidewalk. CE12TERY- BEQUEST :- The Clerk reported that Emily Josephine Rankin had bequeathed the Ithaca City - Cemetery the swn of X50.00 and he asked authorization to Sign the neces -sary papers in this connection. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Corinzissioner Allen: RESOLVED,that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to sign and seal the necessary papers relative to this matter, as Secretary. Carried. DEED - E.STATE ST. := Attorney Powers reported -that the Tylber deed which cvas referred to him at the preceding meeting had been held up temporarily, pending further investigation. SEWER LAXERIS. BOND Attorney Pourers reported that he 'had approved the bond submitted by Vim. B. Bradley for a sewer layer t s license. SEVER EXT. CAMPBELL AVENUE : - Mr. and requested extension of sewer pointed out that the sewer could dug for water service. Engineer at x;300. uusto appeared before the Board services on Caalpbell Avenue: He be laid in the ditch now being Eustance estimated the cost By Commissioner lierrill : seconded by Commissioner Miscall :. RESOLVED, that-the matter be referred to the Sewer Committee with power. Carried. W-P.A. REPORT :- Engineer Eustance reported that guest Clinton Street had been finished and that he had arranged to transfer-the men to Stewart Avenue in .the :Zorning. He statedthat he hack notified eleven property owners on Stewart avenue that the trees in front of their property would have to be removed in connection with the repaving of this street, and that he had heard directly fror_i four of these who expressed no opposition. Regarding the widening of this street, the }Board members agreed to :_feet. Monday, July 27th at 1:30 P-'1-. -1 and go over the natter. ASPHALT - DISTRIBUTION OF :- Reporting for the Corn_iittee, Engineer Eustance stated that a suitable arrangement had been glade with _.oran & Gleason for the distribution of asphalt referred to in the preceding meeting. NEoJDERRY RT /JAY :- Attorney Powers reported that a proposed agreement had been drawn up with the Newberry Co;-.1pany regarding their rt /way and that the r_latter was awaiting approval of'their Attorney. WATER SHED INSPECTOR :- Commissioner Sawdon reported that the Committee recornended the hiring of a water shed inspector for a period of four .months each year. He reported that the City Attorney had drawn a contract with John R. Woodford for such -,cork for the sum of w%00.00. He suggested that the matter of approving the contract be left with the Water Cor_i::ittec with the exception of the 141 B. P.W% —3— 7- 22 -36a 1 compensation which he recommended be fi,¢ed by the full-Board. By Commissioner 1,Uscall : seconded by Corvriissioner Sawdon : ' RESOLVED, that the co*apensation for such inspector be and . the same hereby is fixed at V a 600. for a period of four months ech year. Carried. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner miscall: RESOLVED, that the contract be referred to the eater. Com.,.littee for consideration of further details and approval, and that upon such approval the :iayor and City Clerk be authori zed to sign and seal such contract. Carried. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commi- ssioner Iierrill: RESOLVED, that the Water Corr.iittee be instructed to revise the rules and regulations governing the inspection of the water shed and subriit- the sarze to the Depart�_lent of He -a.lth at Albany fox approval. Carried. BLVD. LIGHTING - ILTIOGA ST. Commissioner Eiscall reported that he had consult d with Er. Price of the W.Y.S. Electric & Gas - Corporation and that he had agreed to remove the lighting pole on IT. Tioga Street in front of the new Court House. He also reported that Pir. Price suggested the extension of boulevard lighting from., Buffalo to Court on ITT. Tioga Street. By Coruaissioner Hiscall : seconded by ComMissioner Allen RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to get an estimate of the cost involved in maintaining these extra. lights, if installed, SEWER .LAP - EAST1700D :- - Engineer Eustance reported that. the sewer reap for Er. Tyler's subdivision on East State Street- h_id not fret` been approved by the Stn.te Departnent. SIDEWALK E.STATS ST. Commissioner .8swdoUL*QPb3rted that ?r. C. IT. Stark, 1322 E. State Street had constructed his sidewalk ..On E. State Street over a City pipe line and that he had requested a letter fron the Doard stating that if at any time in the future it beomie necessary to disturb the sidewalk to repair the pipe line the city ,,could replace such sideralk. By Commissioner- Sawdon : seconded by Corr- iissioner Allen: RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to write such a letter , to Ur. Stark.. Carried UDIT -13y' Corr'-iissioner_ 24-,errill: seconded by CorL_..:iscalh: RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by'the Finance Cor_taittee be and the sa:ae hereby are approved for payment. . Carried. PQWER FOR PU.I.iPS Commissioner Sawdon suggested that- the avail-cable gas at the Seger station, much of which now -goes to waste,be utilized to run a diesel engine -to produce electric power for the pumps at the sever _station and the water purlping station of Cliff St. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by._ Corr..lissioner l:iscall: RESOLVED, that the Sewer Co- 11nittee be instructed to investigate this matter. Carried. On notion the meeting adjourned, to July 27, 1936 at 1:30 P ei;* reconvene Londay, Y l� I � 1 6% 1 J. E.Uatthews, City Clerk 112 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY_ OF_ ITHACAj_ N.Y. ADJOURNED REGULAR _urEETING 1:30 P.: Ju1y_213 11136 PRESENT-- I.iayor riyers Commissioners -- Sawdon, Rumsey, Merrill, Allen Aldermen-- Rogalsky,Barne Attbrney-- Powers _ Clerk —Matthews Engineer -- Eustance Forester- -Baker STE17ART AVENUE WIDENING :- Lieyor Myers explained that this adjourned meeting was for the purpose of considering the widening of Stewart Avon( Petitions signed by property owners and residents of Stewart Avenue, were presented and read. The petitioners asked that this street. be repaved at its present width and not-widened 2 feet on each side, as proposed. Mr. Harry C. Baldwin pointed out that.the sheet had been 28 feet wide for a number of years ; that there had been no seriou accidents as a result of this; that widening it 2 feet on each side would not make it a boulevard, in fact would accomplish nothing whatsoever except to provide . another lane for parking cars, and thereby reduce the traffic lanes from a presaent,width of ten feet to a width of only eight feet; that it would mean that all the shade trees would have to be out down and leave no possibility of ever being able to replace them because there would be only 2.feet of parking left between the curb and sidewalk; and that it would make access to some of the garages on the west side of the street impossible. On these grounds he urged that the street be left at its present width. Mr. Richard Sammons asked that the sidewalk on the'east side be lowered to the street level in order that the owners on this side of the street would be able to fix up the existing unsightly condition. Former Mayor Bergholt z appeared and urged that the street be left at its present width on the grounds that, if widened,it would tend to draw more traffic which would increase the traffic congestion on E. State Street. After all persons were heard, it was agreed.that the Board go into executive session. City Engineer Eustance submitted an estimate on the proposed widening of the first two blocks on the east side between E. State and East Buffalo Street. His total estimate was 07,000, of whioh' the City's share would be $2,100. which, together with the estimate of 10100. for the widening of the west side would make the total city s share of the entire proposed widening 4 ,200. The matter was discussed from all possible angles. It was moved by Comm. U.soan .th t,'Stefan Atv.- betwidened '2 feet -on" eaor side for its entire length from E. State Street north to tie bridge, and that the sidewalk on the east side between East State and East Buffalo Street be lowered to the street level and a retaining wall constructed. There was no second to this motion. It was moved by Commissioner Rumsey that the project be abandoned entirely, leaving the street as it is at present. There was no second to this notion. It was moved by Commissioner Merrill that the project be done as originally submitted and approved. There was no second to this motion. Commissioner Miscall again moved his notion which was seconded by Commissioner Allen Ayes--1 Mayes - -2 2 not voting. Motion lost. By Commissioner Verrill :.seconded by Commissioner Rumsey RESOLVED,that the resolution adopted by this Board at its preceding meeting authorizing the widening of Stewart Ave.. 21 on the west ei.de between t. gtasteaot.Buffalo Street and 2 feet on both sides from East Buffalo Street north to the bridge be and the same hereby is rescinded. Carriedu Coi:1raissioner Merrill again moved his ziotion. There was no second,- Commissioner Sawdon stated that if the street was done as originallY planned he would like to have it understood that the property ownere on the east side would be required to make the necessary repairs in connection with the lowering of their sidewalks. By Commissioner Sawdon'stseconded by Commissioner Merrill! RESOLVED, that the repaving of Stewaxt Avenue be done as originally .submitted and approved, with the understanding that, upon the Board 0 s orders the property owners on the east side be required to lower their sidewalks at thttr own expense to a new grade to be furnished by -the City Engineer. Ayes - -3 Nays - -2 Carried. 14, B. P.W* M.2_ - 7L27 -r36. CITY HALL PAINTING Commissioner Rumeey reported that the paint- ing of all the woodwork on the City Hall had been completed and recommended that the brickwork be painted at this time at en_ estimated oust of $ 2407 He explained that $105. of this amount was available from the apprcpriation for this purpose in the budget and suggested that the balance of $135. be set aside to complete -he job. By Comniscioner Rumsey : seconded by Ccixaissioner Miscall. RESOLVED, that the suns 'of 0135. be and the sane hereby is set aside for the purpose of completing the painting of the brickwork Qn the outside of the City Hall. -Carried. E.IgmHALL ST. - PETITION The Clerk read a petit -.on from property owners on East Uaralmll Street calling attention to the bad condition of the curb and gutter on that street and asking that it be repaired. By' Commmissioner Sawdon.: seconded by Commissioner Ramsey RESOLVED, that the petition be accepted and filed for consideration as the first project to be included in the next work program. Carried On motion, the meeting adjourned. Secretary. 1 4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. 4:00 P.M. Present: - Mayor- %yers Commissioners - Sawdon, Clerk - Matthews Engineer - Eustance Forester - Baker Pater Supt.- Carpenter August 12, 1936 Allen, VanBlarcom, Merrill, Miscall MINUTES : - minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BLVD.. LIGHTING N. TIOGA ST. :- Mr.°Lacey, a representative of the N. Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp, appeared in regard to the proposed extension Of Blvd.. lights on N. Tioga St. from Buffalo to Court St. to remove the lighting pole in front of the courthouse, eliminate two P. overhead lights and two 250 c.p. overheads which would be replaced by ten 600 c.p. boulevard lights. Commissioner Miscall sugg- ested that 600 c.p. lights be used at the intersections only and that smaller type be used in between. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm Miscall RESOLVED,*that the matter be referred to the lighting committee to confer with the Finance Committee and act with power. Carried. Mr. Lacey explained that the removal of all overhead wires and the installation of underground conduits in this block would entail some expense to the property owners as they would have.to change their service entrances. He anticipated that the Property owners would be willing to stand this expense. The matter was left with the Electric & Gas Co. to complete arrangements for a back lot distribution. FLORAL AVENUE:_ Mr. Fish appeared before the Board and requested that the city undertake filling in the dangerous drop -off along the road in front of hid property on Floral Avenue in order that he could improve--his property and eliminate this condition. BY Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. E. STATE ST. DEED - C. BALDWIN :- The Clerk read a communication from Mr. Claude Baldwin, 1102 E. State St., asking that the city deed to him a small strip of land between the old property line and the new street line in front of his property on E. State St. BY Comm. VanBlarcom: Seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. PETITION - W. FALL ST. :- The Clerk read a communication frora Mr. William Horner, 211 N. Fall St., who together with other repidents Petitioned for curb and gutter on both sides of TV. Fall St. from y. Cayuga St. to the R.R. By Comm.VanBlarcora: seconded by Comm. Merrill RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SIDE ALK - E. SENECA ST. :- The Clerk read a communication from E. Grace Vorhis, owner of the property at 424 E. Seneca St. She called the Board's attention to the change in the sidewalk at this location. She claimed that two stones at the west end had been changed leaving a dangerous sudden change of grade which is very hazardous when the walk is wet or icy. By Comm. Merrill: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. HALLER BLVD.:- The Clerk read a letter from Comm. VanBlarcom rel- ative to the condition of Haller St. It was pointed out that impro- vement of this street had been considered numerous timer. in .the past. Because part of the road is in the city and' ;part in the.:'own of Ithaca it was suggested that the Town of Ithaca again be asked to co- operate in this :natter. By Comic. kiscall: seconded by Comm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the matter be referre& to the Highway Committee, City Engineer, and Attorney to make the necessary arrangements with the Town Board. Carried. B.P. X. -2- 8 -12 -36 145 STREET LIGHTING:- Comm. VanBlarcom presented a report on street ligh- ting which was prepared by Mr. Harry S. Fowler, electrical engineer at C.U. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the report he accepted with thanks and referred to the Lighting Committee. Carried. NEWBERRY RT /SPAY:- The Clerk presented and read a proposed agree- ment between the city, J.J',Newberry Co. and the Tompkins County Trtost Co. regarding a rt /way through the parking area. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the agreement as submitted be and the same hereby is approved and the Mayor. and City Clerk be and they hereby are author- ized to execute same. Carried. MISCEL. ACCTS. REC'. The Clerk reported his inability to collect some miscel. avoounts most of which were fpr thawing frozen water services. He explained that the property owners had refused to pag because they claimed that the City was primarily responsible because the water mains were laid too close to the surface. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. VanBlaroom RESOLVED, that the bills as presented by the Clerk be referred to the Water Committee with power. Carried. PERCY FIELD : - The Clerk reported that the tenant at the old"care- taker's house at Percy Field had paid all his back water rent and moved out. In this connection Comm. Allen reported that he had been made an offer of $35; for the demolition of this house. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Merrill RESOLVED, that Comm. Allen be authorized to have this house torn dow -n atnthe best price he can secure. Carried. PLUMBING INSPECTOR:- The Clerk reported that the Civil Service Comm- ission had certified the names of Falter Gray, Harry Brashear and Carl Wismar as persons being qualified for the position of Plumbing inspector. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comma Sawdon RESOLVED, that Mr. Carl Wismar he and he hereby is appointed Plumbing Inspector at a compensation of $65.00 per month beginning Sept. 11 1936• Carried. W.P.A. PROJECTS:- Engineer Eustance report -ed that he had two gangs of W.P.A. workers on Stewart Avenue and three gangs on the Court St. sLzwer. He expected to finish the Court St. project at the end of the next working period when two gangs would be transfeared to Stewart Avenue and the third to the airport. Progress on Stwart Ave. was mtheir slow.but satisfactory, he stated. Anticipating that the Board would want to sell the old street car rails for scrap iron, he stated that he had canvassed various junk dealers that he knew of, for a price on this item. He also stated that he expected to have more old bricks left over from Stewart Avenue than he thought would be wise to keep and suggested that some of them be sold at $10. per thousand. The Clerk pointed out that the city had never formally accepted a deed to the street car rails and suggested that this be done before the rails are sold. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. Allen and carried: RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and Engineer be instructed to take the matter up with the Ithaca Railway Co. and make the necessary arrangements. On motion of Comm. Allen the matter of disposing of the old bricks was left with the City Engineer with power: CORNELL STREET HOUSE NUMBERS:- Engineer Eustance asked for instruct- ions regarding the numbering of houses on Cornell St. He stated that since Cornell Street has been extended to E. State St. it would be either necessary to call it S.Cornell St. from Mitchell to E. State St. or number it from 2-to 100 from E. State St. north to Mitchell St. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that Cornell St. be numbered from 2 to 100 from E. State Street north to Mitchell Street. Carried. AIRPORT PROJECT:- Engineer Eustance reported that he had prepared preliminary estimates on a 7-P` A. project for work at the airport covering the following items: ,,1q 1 46B.P.'I- -3- X12 -36 1. Lighting of the field. 2. Remove old hangar and c&nstruct new one north of the present hanger. 3. onstruction of a saaplane ramp at sputh east corner of field.. Yie explained that he could not make a complete final estivate u:�T he ka3w what work the Board wished to consider in this prc;je��± tie al o -� explained that there were other factors involved which neMi verr indtfini +e. He estimated a minimum cost for mate -_'iala of $5,000 0,:ram- 21 E:Call. stated that this was a very opportune time to i,pexe in federal. funds for this type of a p"ojeot and that e =;Q »; F * be made at ;'his time to make Ithaca-, s t irpo -,"t a f ?? clac,,s ,)ne . ^hE- !;1:;rk reported that Aldernan Bz.r1zs had suggeui i. a6.rx­1h as the lighting of the field vould be rather a,} 2x.'.��i��zn.;e it.ail jib the future, it might be well tc c�:iisio' fll� 4.p t;,a_8.i:l,-)Tl Of a diesel engine plant which nigh'U* be u 1_c,r•t 6f thy_, project. B., C- :;arz. Y iscall ! seconded. by Comm. Sawdon 'KU',-,CUT�'I�, �;YZe.t the City Engineer be inst�~ucted to cO I A,et. e ti �s s.'�1:dy, a,,c, es'�:1r,,t ; and prepa��e a project covering a,ll of th° ��,bo'�� it °ms to be abiAtted for P.P.A. approval. Carried. ENGINEER'S CAR : - Engineer Eustanee reported that the Chevxr Jet coa,kh Tr_ja by the Engineering Dept. had broken down this aft6rn3O ­ le erpia,ined that the condition of the car did not warrant repairs and suggested that a new car be purchased in its place. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Merrill SOUTIED, that the Chevrolat be not repaired and that the Ford now rPtained at City Hall for official use be used by the Engineering Dept. pending purehase of a new car. Carried. RENJAMIN SANFORD - RENT:- Commissioner Sawdon reported that Mr. Sanford, who rents the city farm on the water shed, owed $244. in back rent and recommended that he be ordered to pay his back rent or vacate. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be instructed to serve notice on Mr. Sanford to either pay his back rent or vacate immediately. Carried. SEWER EXT . CAMPBELL AVENUE:___ The Sewer committee reported thet.e' .was no immediate need X.or sewer service on Campbell Avenue. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the Pater Supt. be instructed to backf ill the ditch which was held open on Campbell Avenue pending action Coafr�hhe comm- ittee. SEWER ASSESSMENT- TPQ0HA1gTOCF .BLS:- The Clerk reported that Yr. Freeman who owns a frontage of about 3301 on Taughannock Blvd. had just completed construction of a boathouse covering 18551 of this frontage. In one corner of the boathouse he constructed a show room including a lavatory which he wanted to connect to the sanitary sewer. He explained that the regular sewer connection fee was 50for per from foot but that Mr. Freeman had refused to pay the entire frontage for the privil&ge of connecting one lavatory. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. miscall RESOLVED, that, upon.approval of the City Attorney, the Clerk be authorized to allow Mr. Freeman to connect to the sewer for fee of $25.00 covering a 501 frontage only. AUDIT:- By Comm. Merrill: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Comm- ittee be and the same hereby are approved for piKyment. Carried. F.D.SMILEY:- Comm. Sawdon reported that Mr. F.D.Smiley, former employee at Vft- 'Nitta' s Pumping Station, whose job was recently for abolished and who, being over sixty year's of age, his retirement allowance apparently has the impression that by not retiring he will have a chance of being employed by the city in soLle other capacity. Comm. Sawdon pointed out that his physical condition and age made him unfit for_ fur h ther rervice and he , ould be infor- med that the city does not care toreMrmpSmiley him. could notrlegallyreported that, being over vixty years of age, be employed again by the city. 147 B.P.P. -4- 8-12-36 By Comm, Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOi7ED, that the Clark be directed to write and inform,Mr. Smiley af�uord:.ngly. Carried. 1I�' t"AA Q,E: Coma. Sawdon reported that a local insurance agent had made a proposal to insure pumps at Van Natta'sPdhmping Station aguta.st breakdown. He stated that, in his opinion, the risk was not sr'fficient to warrant the expense of the insurance. The Clerk was instructed to notify the agent accordingly. SiEWA_RT AVENUE:- Comm. Sawdon stated that he would not be satistiled with Stewart Avenue until some arrangement was made for cutting 'crack ''he corner on the northeast side at the intersection of Eases Stav,P Street. On the suggestion of the City - Engineer the Constru,-cion and Improvement. Committee agreed to meet at this location and study the matte? On motion the melting adjourned. -J .; E .Matthews , City Clerk. ME BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF ITHACA, Regular Meeting 4 :00 P.M. Present -- Mayor - Myers CbMnissioners -- Sawdon, A'tt,Qrney - Powers Engl,ueer -- Eustance Forestem - Baker Water Supt.--- Carpenter PROCEEDINGS N.Y. August 26,= 1936. Allen VanBlarcom, Merrill, Miscall MINUTES:- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. GILES ST. LOTS:- Mr. Frank Lucente, 1124 Giles St., appeared and asked that the -city sell him some lots on Giles St. adjacent to his property. Mayor Myers explained that the city expected to hold a public auction in the Fall on all properties acquired by reason of tax sale, End that Mr. Lucente would then have an opportunity to bid in those in which he was interested. STEWART AVE. a PETITIONS : - 'Two petitions were received from property cwners on Stewart Ave. One requested that the section of Stewart Ave. from Buffalo St. to Cascadilla Bridge he improved and paved first so as to permit this commercial..and rooming district to continue its operation in conjunction with the opening of the University. The other requested that no work, which would necessitate the closing of traffic, be done on the 500 block of Stewart Avenue (from Cascadilla Creek to the foot of South Avenue) from September 15, 1936-until after regist- ration in the University. The Engineer was instructed to 00- operate with the petitioners in their desires and the -Clerk was instructed to inform them accordingly. W-P.A. REPORT : - Engineer Eustance reported good progress on the work on Stewart Avenue stating he had 4 gangs of W.P.A. laborero working there now. He expected to start pouring the concrete base next Monday, from the bridge south. He reported that.the gravelling and resurfac- ing of W. Court, Clinton, Meadow and Fulton Streets had been completed and that he had used a small quantity of asphalt material left over from this project to surface "treat Hector St. CRESCENT PLACE:- Engineer Eustance reported.that he had filled-,Cres- cent Place but that as yet it had not been taken over by the city. W-.P.A. PROJECTS:- Engineer Eustance reported that all small W.P.A. projects had been completed and in order to have some approved proj- ects available to keep the men busy in case they could not be all kept going on Stewart Avenue, he had asked for W.P.A. apprtval cif two other prefts, viz.,the State & Mitchell St. intersection and the construction of concrete walls-in Cascadilla Creek. By Comm. Miscall ^ seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the action of the Engineer be approved. Carried. STREET CAR RAILS:- Engineer Eustance reported that he had received Two bids for the purchase of the old street car rails now being re- moved from Stewart Avenue. One bid was $9.75; the other $11. per gross ton, both bidding o;a a long ton. Comm. Miscall ;roved that the high bid Of W.- ton be ac;c*;.!,ted. There was n4 - secoild to his P�. Wa`rn's. Sgwdon:.-seconged'by Ooi=- . Miscall RESOLVED, that the rails be removed and stored, and that acceptance' of the hid be deferred temporarily. Carried. WFSTROURNE LANE:- Comm VanBlarcom reported that apparently there was difference of opinion amongst the property owners on Westbourne Lane as to whether or not they wanted the city to take over this street. He presented and read letters to this effect. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be laid on the table and that the Clerk be directed to notify the property owners on this street accordingly. Carried. FLORAL AVENUE:- Comm VanBlarcom reported that he had investigated the condition existing at Mr. Fish's property on Floral Avenue, and recommended that the fill be furnished as requested by Mr. Fish. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the Engineer be directed to furnish the fill, when available, at this location. Carried. -2_ -- August 26, 1936 HALLER STREET:- Comm. VanBlarcom reported that he had investigated the condition of Haller St. and recommended that it should be graded and improved if possible. Engineer Eustance suggested that it be done as a relief project, pointing out that he thought the Count would be wiling to furnish a shovel and that the had already �u�o surface it if the city would do the grading. Y Freed to BY Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Sawdon RESOi,VED, that this street be improved as a relief project.in accor- dance with the suggestion of the Engineer. Carried. ESTATE ST. DEED -- C . BALDWIN: -- Comm. cite deed to Mr. Claude Baldwin the strip Ofalaxld incfrontdof hist 'the pronerty on E.State Street between the old property line and the new stTect line. Comm. Sawdon questioned the desirability of doin this pointing out that the city should keep title to this for a r UWay for repairing water or sewer lines that may exist there. He explained that,.although the city retained title to it, it would in no way preh- ibit Ur. Baldwin _from grading and improving it as part of his prop - erty By Comm. Merrill: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be laid on the table until the next meeting. Carried. FALL STREET: -- Comm.VanBlarcom reported that he ha(5. investigated the condition of w. Fall St. and that although he th;)ught the curb was desirable yet he did not think it was necessary immed- id,±C] Y. By,dcmm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Merrill - EjOLVED, that the petition for curb on W. ?aced on file to be considered in conjunction1with theanexttworkn� e= 'ogram contemplated. Carried. IDETALK - 424 E.SENECA ST..:- Having investigated the condition of the sidewalk at e4 E.Seneca St., Comm. VanBlarcom recommended that the Oity Engineer be directed to correct the situation by lowering a Portion of the adjacent sidewalk. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to have this situation corred,ted. Carried. CITY HALL PAINTING : - Comm. Miscall suggested that the stone work-on the City Hall b_e painted grey in conjunction with the painting of the woodwork and brick work which has just beem completed. He stated that the estimated cost was $155. Action on this matter was - deferred. SIGLER PROZERTY•- Comm. VanBlarcom called attention to the very un- sightly and dangeroms condition of the building on the property owned by Mr .John Sigler at the corner of W.Seneca and N.Plain Sts., and ..ecommended that the owner be served with'a notice_to have the Condit, ion corrected or remove it entirely. By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Co=. Merrill RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City -Assessor & Bldg. Commissioner to notify the owner of this condition. Carried. _ E.MARSHALL ST. CURB : - Comm. Miscall suggested that some immediate steps be taken to replace the curb on E. Marshall Street. Engineer Eustance agreed that this street as well-as Yates St. needed curb rep laeement. He explained that there remained some unused W.P.A.labor money in the project for graveling and resurfacing dirt streets and. anticipating W. P.A. approval, suggested that the curbing of these two streets be done as a part of this project, using this-available money. This procedure, however, would require an appropriation by the city Uo cover the cost of materials and city labor. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that this work be done with G.P.A. labor available from the project for graveling and resurfacing dirt streets, if it meets with G.P.A. approval; and that the Common Council be requested to make an appropriation of $2,100.00 to cover the city's-share of the cost of this project. Carried. MISCEL. ACCTS. REC.:-.Comm. Sawdon recommended that a bill in the amccunt of 13.50 against E. N. Jackson for thawing frozen water ser- vices and a bill- of,$10.93,against the Johnson Boat Co: for repairing a broken water main b.e expunged. B.P.W. -3� �- 36 0 By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to expunge the abov - mentioned bills. Carri d. WATER EXTENSION - HANSHAW RD :- Comm. Sawdon presented a petition . from residents of Hanshaw Road who requested the extension of water ser- vices to serve their properties. He stated that six property dwners w °re ready to connect if this service was extended, , -.He explained,. that the plan was to extend the present.line on- Triphammer Road to t-he north to connect the dead ends on BLinewood and Hanshaw Raads. He f u -ether explained that, by doing this, it would save_a lot,of water wasted in flushing out these dead ends each year and give better cir- culation. The estimated cost of such an extension was $2,200. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen - RT'SOLVED, that the Water Supt. be authorized. to extend this service as requested. Carri d.. E1JIPMENT: Pater 15upt. Carpenter reported that the Meter Dept. needed a small pick --up 'truck for use in emergency calls-He stated that he had tried out a second -haAd Dodge truck which could be purchased for $,"50. He-recommended its purchase. Comm. Miscall pointed o t that it had always been the practise to advertise for bids when ot , er dep- artments in.the city needed trucks and suggested theft it beedone:in c`ns case. B-7 Comm. Merrill: seconded by Comm. Sawdon ; RZSOLVED, that the -Mater Supt. be'authorized to: purchase this truck. Ayes - 2- Nayes -3' Motion lost. Comm. VanBlarcom moved that the truck be bought if the prise doe's not exceed $400. There was no second to-this motion. B7 -Comm. Miscall seconded by Oomm. Allen RESOLVED-, that the Water Supt. be authorized "to prepare speoificat - ions on.-the type of truck desired and advertise for bids thereon. Carried. The matter of . advertising -for bids for tires and tubes for the garbage trucks was discussed next. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by -Comm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the be' :vuthrori.z6_d to -secure bids o =1 13 t3.res and 13 tubes with the understanding that the ci6y will take delivery as needed and pay for individually at the contract,price; the entirepamount to be purchased however within 4 months from date of contract. Carried. Comm. Sawdon reported that the Engineer had received a proposal for the furnishing of a sewer cleaning apparatus at a cost of $311. Having tried it out, Engineer Eustance recommended its purchase. He xplained that there was an unexpended balahve remaining in; the app- ropriation for the installation of the sanitary sewer syphon under he inlet and suggested that it be purchased from this fund. BY Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the purchase be made from this fund, upon approval of the Common Council. Carried. CEENT - PURCHASE OF:- Comm. Sawdon reported that he had received a complaint frora Mr. Troy of the South Side Coal Co. who claimed that the city bought all its cement from Robinson & Carpenter, and asked that this business be passed around amongst the different deal- ers. Engineer Eustance explained that the city uses all Penn Dixie cement and purchases it from all dealers in town who handle this kind of cement. BY Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom RESOLVED, that the Engineer be directed to purchase some of the cement used by the city from the South Side Coal Co. Carried. CT_TY HALL HEATING : - Comm. Sawdon reported that he had received a Proposal to install two meters at the City Hall heating plant at a cost of $75. He explained that these meters were gauranteed and des- igned for the type of burners now in use, and are expected to effect economy in the use of fuel oil. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Committee with power +o have the meters installed at a cost not to exceed $150. Carried. AUDIT:- By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom RESO VE , that tha bills approved and audited by the Finance Comm - ittee, 'be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. f B.P'W 1 4, 5 -26 -36 FUEL OIL: Engineer �Eust-an.ce reported getting very low and asked if the Boar( item. comm. Sawdon -recommended _that gives any better results than #� which On motion the matter was left -with the on this item.: that'the supply.of fuel oil was i wished to get bids on-this oil be tvied out to see if it is now being used. City Erngineer. to secure bids STREET LIGHTING:- Comm. Miscall-reported no further progress on the matter of extending blvd. lights on N. Tioga St., pending a _ survey being made by the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas.Co. Regarding the present rate paid by the city for street lighting howevert_.he suggested_that the city be prepared to have a. proposition of tiieir,..awn to:, submit to the A.Y. S.Electric & Gas. Corp. 'when the ,present street lighting contract terminates next year. ae pointed, out" that Ithaca's street J.'._ahting bill at present is the highest paid by any city :'r. this sec- tion bf the state. Auburn, for example, uses X60,000 c.p. ni.ghtly and pays $27,900. per year ad compared with Ithaca' s bill of $27,,600. for 190,000 c.p. He further explained that the Public Service Com- mission offers free engineering service to:municipsAities in matters of this nature and suggested they be contaoted to find out if any- thing can be done to reduce Ithaca's rate. By Comm. Sdwdon: seconded by: Comm. VanBlarcom RESOLVED, that Comm. Miscall be. authorized, on behalf of °the Board cf Public Works of the City of Ithec a, N.Y. , .to consult with members of the Public Service Commiss on- egarding the rate paid by Ithaca for street lighting. Carrded and approved. On motion tha�meetin adjourns . _ 00..-A. Blean Acting Clerk. 11 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 1+:00 P.M. Sept: 9, 1936 Present: - Mayor - Myers Commissioners - Sawdon, Attorney - Powers Clerk - Matthews Engineer - Eustance Forester - Baker Water Supt. - Carpenter VanBlarcom, Merrill, Allen, Miscall MINUTES:- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly apprcvzd. SEWER EXTENSION - HAMPTON TERRACE : - The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Chas. .Blood wherein he requested the Board of Public Works.to adopt a formal resolution agreeing to receive sewage from his devclopement known as "Hampton Terrace-11 and treat it in the same manner as the existing sewage treatment plan. He explained that the State Poard of Health, before approving of the plans for extension of the sewer, requires such an agreement. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom ' RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca,N.Y. hereby agrees to receive and treat according to the existing treat- ment plan all •ftn% from Hampton Terrace dev- elopement. Carried. EQUIPMENT The Clerk reported that the Council had author�zed,the transfer r of 0311. to the equipment fund for the purchase of a sewer cleaning apparatus as recommended at the precteding meeting.. E. MARSHALL & YATES ST.:- The Clerk reported that the Council had authorized the use of any surpluses, found to be available from appro- priations already made for other W.P.A. projects, - as_the city's share of the most of resetting the curb on E. Marshall and Yates St. By Comm. Sawdon; seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED., that the City Engineer be directed to prepare a project for this work and submit it for W.P.A. approval. Carried. Eustance W.P.A. REPORT:- Engineer /reported progress on the Stewart Avenue project, stating the creek wall project had been shut down ;�eoause all the R.P.A. labor money was exhausted, and that these men haA been transferred to Stewart Avenue, increasing the force to about 125 men. He stated that the concrete base had been poured from the bridge to the Buffalo Street intersection and that he planned to start, laying brick there next Monday. FLORAh AVENUE:- Engineer Eustance reported that, in accordance with the Boardts action, he had filled in the dangerous drop -off along the road in front of Mr. Fish's property on Floral Avenue. He repoeted that there was another condition about 2001 south of Mr. Fish's prop- erty which was equally dangerous, and suggested that this be filled also if permission could be obtained to do so. By Comm:. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to secure permission from the property owners at this location to make this fill and then proceed as suggested. Carried. STORAGE QUARTER$:- Engineer Eustance reported that he was seriously handicapped for storage room for equipment and suggested that, with the advent of winter, the committee be authorized to have garage doors put on the old horse barn on Franklin Street so that it could be used to house some of the lighter trucks. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm.Allen RESOLVED, that the matter of adapting the barn- for the present aaeec?s be left with the committee with power; and that they be directed to make a study of the future needs and make a recommendation regarding the same. Carried. BRIDGE GUARD RAILS:- Comm. VanBlarcom again called attention to the need for some adequate type of guard rail on some of the bridges. He pointed out that there had been three or foue almost seriolzs ace -, idents in the 1 t f as ew years, especially on Triphammer bridge; He stated that, with the advent of winter, unless the bridges and the approaches thereto were kept thoroughly clear from snow and ice the preset guard rails would be inadequate. -•2_ T 9 -9-36 CRESCENT PLACE:- Comm. VanBlarcom asked if the Board wished to take any further action regarding accepting a deed to Crescent Place. Engineer Eustance reported that the street had been filled, as direct- ed by the Board, and that it would be in order to accept a deed as soon as one is - presented in proper form. Comm. Sawdon stated that he thought it inadvisable to seta precedent by preparing the deed; that it was the duty of the property owners to prepare the proper deed for the Board's action. In -this connection i same vicinity. it was painted out that much the same situation existed regarding Pearsall Place which is in-this On motion the Clerk was directed to notify the parties interested in these two streets that when they present deeds in proper form -, the Board will consider their acceptance. EWALKS : - By Comm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Sawdon i 'SID OLVE ; that the City Engineer be directed to have an inspection made of the sidewalks referred to in the--minutes of July 9, !Q36 and report whether or not the owners have complied with the Board's orders to repair same. MOPRIS AVENUE : - On recommendation of Comm. Altlen, the matter of de-- F)_ fishing the houses on Morris Avenue was referred to the Committee 'with power. WATER BILL,- Comm.. Sawdon presented a bill fir water used at the city Golf Course. He a leak in the line and recommended that the been the custom. By Comm-. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the above- mentioned bill in a..d the same hereby is expunged. in the amount of $414.53 explained that there was s bill be expunged, as had the amount of 0414.53 be Carried, CLATERVILLE ROAD HOUR:- Comm. Sawdon reported that the city - owned house on the Slaterville Road had been vacated and suggested that the Water Supt, be authorized to provide the materials necessary for re- pairing this house with the idea of renting it to some city employee who would be willing to do some of the work-He also explained that' the house needed to be wired as there were no lights there at present, Ou.pt. Carpenter reported that he Ud received a quotation of $115. for roofing materials. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the Water Supt. be authorized to proceed with the re- pairs of this house as suggested. Carried. :Cug? _. MATER USED : - Comm. Sawdon reported that there was an enormous amount cf water being used at the dump. He estimated that there was about 0700. worth of water used in extinguishing a recent fire there. 1r. o-.aer to ellminttethe expense of filtering and pumping this water, he suggested that a study be made of the possibility of installing a gasoline engine . `.to pump water from the inlet which would answer the purpose and probably effect quite a saving. Comm. Mis -all sugg- ested that one of the Fire Dept. old steam pumping engines be used for this purpose. Or_ motion.the matter was left with the Water and Garbage Committees for investigation and report. WATER SHED RULES : - By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the rules and regulations providing or al3ainst contamination of the water supply of the City ofrIthaca, as made by the State Department of Health, in accordance with Section 70 of the Public Health Law, as amended_, be and the same hereby are approved. Carried. EQUIPMENT : -- The Equipment Committee reported that they had rec�lced quotations o tires and tubes for the low price of 64.75 per tire and tube war trucks ssubmittedb athetDun the e & Rubber Co. A sample of the Dunlop tire was presented to be compared with the samples of the higher priced tires, and the Comma -ttee rec- ommended purchase of the Dunlop product. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. VanBlarcom RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Committee be adopted, and that the quotation of the Dunlop Tire & Rubbelr Co. ,be ac ^,:r to A t-r; th the understanding that two tires eind tubes be purchased and, tried - and if not found to be satisfactory then the sable shoji be rejected,," Carried. B.P.W. -3.. 9 -9 -36 GASOLINE:- Comm. Miscall reported that the Committee, in asking for bids on gasoline, had inadvertently omitted the Colonial Beacon Oil Co. and suggested that the bids be held up temporarily until this Company had a chance to submit a bid. By Comm. Merrill: seconded by Comm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to advertise for bids on gasoline, to be opened at the next regular meeting of t'ze Board of Public Works, Sept. 23, 1936. Carried. STREET LIGHTING:- Comm. Miscall reported progress on his study of t.i� rates paid by the city for street lighting. He stated that there were numerous factors involved, which would require considerable-invest- gation and study. He again called attention to the achievements made by the city of Auburn, pointing out that it had increased its street lighting about 75% yet reduced the cost approximately 50 %- The averag. householder's bill for electricity in Ithaca is about 24% more than that in Auburn, he stated. He further pointed out that the Board of Education makes its own lighting contract and pays a higher rate tha,i a.ny other city department: He suggested that the entire City, includ- ing the Board of Education and householders,should be considered ir presenting a united front. Comm. Sawdon stated that if the city coy:, d not obtain a rate as cheap as could be had by building's municipal .):±ant then he would be in favor of such a plant. Comm. Miscall repo.rt- eu that an engineer from the McIntosh & Seymour diesel engine plant ':n Auburn is now in Ithaca making a survey of the city's needs and rJ;.11 prepare a proposal as soon as he completes his survey. Al' ?:`SIT : - By Comm. Merrill: seconded by Comm. Miscall r "�SO.�VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. CC'.�L FIELD STATION : - Engineer Eustance read a letter from Prof. Wheel, i_. ;I the College of Agriculture asking if there was ahy possib:j.e Way in Which the city could help promote the Biological Field Station :project as a winter project. The Board felt that they could not furnisr . a,ny part of the spons (brims contribution but that they would be willin, 'fir co- operate by making men available if this did not embarass the a ty projects in anyway. _ 7 Jomm. VanBlarcom: seconded by Comm. Allen )y,l%ED, that the City Engineer be directed to confer further with Prof. Wheeler and report back. Carried. : JILL:- Comm. Sawdon presented a bill in the amount of $30.74 f t -- �_J,e, of IQr. Seigfried' s car. He explained that Per. Seigfried tave insurance on his oar at the time the bill was contracted, :,;qu.i rad by the Board, but that he had since acquired such insura oe, T'e rec;or_n:nendvd that the bill be approved for payment. Ly Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall t:E SOLVED, that the above -- mentioned bill be and the same hereby is approved for payment. Carried:. GUARD POSTS - E. STATE ST:- Comm. Sawdon called attention tb the bou Lders installed by Mr. VanRensselaer as guard posts in front of his property at 911 E. State St. He explained that he had installed large round boulders on both sides of the sidewalk as a protection against aizT,omobiles jumping the curb anoncroaching on his propertyy He ques- tioned the advisability of permitting them to remain there Tess the city be held liable in case of an accident, inasmuch as they are on city property. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney to invest- igate and report. Carried. CITY HALL HEATING: Comm. Sawdon reported progress on the matter of heating at the City Hall. He explained that, after further investi -, gation, the committee found that the two meters authorized 0;t the preceding meeting would not be necessary and also that #3 o I had been �,m recoiended by the Std. Oil Co. for use instead of #4 oil. e stiii felt that manual control from a eentral.point was. advisable. On motion the meeting adjourned. "J.E.Matthews City Clerk. BOARD OF PUBLIC 170RKS PROCEEDINGS j CITY OF ITHACA,?.Y. REGULAR MEETING 4 P. SEPTELBER 23, 1936 PRESErrT- -.ayor layers Commissioners-- Lierrill,Allen,Sawdon, VanBlarcom Attorney - Powers Engineer -- Eustance Forester - -Baker Acting Water Supt -- Carpenter Aldermen- -Perry IiVUTES:- Commissioner Sawdon suggested three grammatical changes in the :Minutes of the previous meeting, which were made and the :..i nut e s were then approved . Gasoline Bids:- Pursuant to advertisement the Board: received and opened nine different bids for furnishing gasoline. Due to the variety of the method of quotation, the bids were referred to the .Equipment CO=iitt'ee' for tabulation on a comparable basi -s and for report at the next meeting. EASTWOOD DEVELOPMENT-:- Lir. F. L. Tyler presented a deed to Eastwood Avenue and Snood Crest Avenue$ ,.being proposed streets in the Eastwood Development on East State Street. The deed was referred to the Highway 4omlittee and City Attorney for investigation and report at the next meeting. STREET LIGHTS : - A communication requesting a street light on North aeadow Street between Buffalo and Court Street was referred to the Lighting Co= ittee for investigation and report. HORACE CARNEIL SANITARY SEWER :- A request for adjustment of the oost of repairing the sanitary sewer lateral at. 223. Prospect Street, -gas referred to the Engineer for invebtigation and report. SURFACE WATER ;- Eight owners of property around the south -east --orner of State and Cayuga. Street adjacent to the 1.unicipal Parking area petitioned the Board to rake a study and recommendation for properly disposing of the surface water that accuriulates in the rear yardsof their properties. The City Engineer was directed to study this problem and submit a proposed plan and report, at the next meeting. BRIDGE DECKING :- Corriissioner VanBlaroom called attention Vo a type of steel grating now being used with success in other cities as a deck for bridges, pointing out that the open grating would prevent snow from acounulating on the roadway and-filling the curb,making driving dangerous. He suggested that instead of strengthening the guard rails as he had previously urged, this type of decking .light be tried out as an alternative, at least in the gutter along the sidewalk of the bridge. Engineer Eustance was requested to investigate the natter and report. FLORAL AVENUE 149ADWAY :- Lrr. Fish reported progress with the improve - ment of the dangerous oonditi-on along Floral Avenue in front of his Property and requested additional fill to complete the work. 'He was advised that no fill was available at present but that he could expect some in ten days to two weeks. 'ZATER SHED RULES :- The Clerk was authorized to have printed 2,000 copies of the new rules and regulations for the protection from contamination of the water supply system. DEAD END STREET 6Si .:- Attorney Powers called attention �o the fact that he had previously advised the Board to comply with the State lave requiring certain warning signs on dead end streets .,nd that although approved by the Board, the signs had not been orected. He,again urged that they be installed? The matter was referred with power to the Highway Comittee and City Attorney. 'AST STATE S Frep" E VANRENSSELAER BO1JLDERS :- Reporting on the liability, f any, that¢ Q Q�y night assume by Permitting the large stones it bowlders n in the parking between the curb and sidewalk .n front of the V ensaelaer property on East State Street, Jity Attor4et PoNote stated that any liability of the City was very renote, but perhaps possible, He pointed out that the City would B. P. 17. -2- 9 -23 -1936 be liable only in case it could be proved that an unusual hazard was permitted to remain in the street ; that this type of highway guard is used extensively on State highways and that it .ould be difficult to prove that this type .could be any more hazardous than the steel and concrete posts or concrete wall. He suggested that Er. VailRensselaer might be asked to secure insurance to protect the City, as well as himself, against such liability, as the cost probably would not be great. It -,,7as reported that is ;r. VanReneselaer night ask the Board for permission for further extension of these boulders and therefore the matter was laid on the table for the present and the City Attorney requested to find out the cost of the insurance he recommended. VANBLAROM RESIGNATION :- Cor_r.iissioner VanBlarcori asked to be excused from the meeting because of other business. Tayor Dyers took this opportunity of reporting that Corrmissioner VanBlarcor_i had resigned from the Board because of his return to private business in Cleveland. The Mayor thanked Commissioner VanBlarcon for his earnest interest in the -�:.,ork of Commissioner and in behalf of the entire Board, wished hi_:1 success in his new business relation. Coiar_zissioner VanBlareom thanked theayor for his remarks and assured hire that he appreciated the fine spirit of cooperation he had h).d during his short ter:_7 of office. STREET LIGHT CONTRACT :-- mayor ILIyers reported that Price, Superintendent of the local electric co- npany, had assured hire that the company would grant the City a good concession in the rates for street lighting which they were working on and -:hich they would submit to.the City for its consideration very shortly. -.'u.P.A. PROJECT Engineer Eustance sub.Atted a list of fourteen possible Sinter projects that slight be undertaken with the help of W-P.Af labor. After sorie discussion it was moved, seconded and carried that projects No. 3, 6 and 12, being the sewer outfall, the Cascadilla Creek tow gall, and the 'Giles Street prd'j ect p, be prepared and submitted to the ?u.P.A. for their approval t.nd if and when obtained, resubmitted to the Board for its approval and requisition to the Council for funds. - CASCADILLa CREEK :A Cor_rmissioner Allen reported that property owners along.Casoadilla Creek had appealed to hire to have the creek bed cleaned out before the Fall rains and Spring freshets bring down additional fill which night cause an overflowing and damage to their property. He stated that the creek bed was in need of being cleaned out in the vicinity of the bridges and particularly below the 0••7u -t-4,' Street bcridCt-'along the concrete toffy wall. Engineer Eustance reported that he was planning; to remove the fill that had accurulated in Cascadilla Creek and that he *�-ould attend to this -ork very shortly. - RATE SURVEY :- Cor_u_lissioner Tiiscall asked if there would be any objection to his finding out .-hat it would cost to have a gate survey made in order to determine what -�•ould be fair rate for electric service in the City. It was agreed that there would be no objection, provided that he did not obligate the City in any way. CO a:.IITTEE ACTION :- T: ayor .. yers reported that he -.:ould like to go on record as being opposed to having individual :.iemberS of any City board take sur_lr:lary action in the nai_ie of a corinittee when the other members of the cor_riittee had not been called together and 4ad no knowledge of the action taken. He pointed out that one man corL_Zittee action was not fair to the other members of the core- iittee and so.-.e times c. _b' sassed the `Board because of subsequent disapproval of an individual r s judsrsent and action although it may have been in perfectly good faith. He urged that acmvxlit't,,� actmm -a whole and take action as a group and felt that if this were done the other moribers of the Board would be glad to approve such committee action. 15 B.P.W. -3- 9 -23-36 STEWART AVENUE :- Engineer Eustance reported slot, but satisfactory progress with the Stewart Avenue improve :--lent. He reported that he expected to be able to start asphalt work the following 1ronday and wished to secure the Board's approval of the use of a ne::, type of aggregate. He explained that he had discovered that the City of Rochester had successfully used a cheaper aggregate Made of stone crusher dust which seems to prove exceptionally good as a non skid surface as well as being considerably cheaper than the special type of sand -hich had been used in the past. He reported that a satisfactory grade of this new kind of aggregate had been found at the Bero plant in King Ferry. After solve discussion, it was moved, seconded and carried that the Engineer be authorized to use the new type of aggregate as recommended as a trial in this yearts 7orka BIDS :-- Engineer Eustance reported that he had secured seve quotations for furnishing asphalt and that the Atlantic Refining Company's bid of $15.75 per ton delivered in Ithaca was the to bid. By Commissioner Sawdon: seconded by Corvaissioner.Allen: RESOLVED: that the award for furnishing asphalt for the jobs to be undertaken this Fall) be made to the Atlantic Refining Company as love bidder. Unanimously carried. STATE & N7TCHELL STREET :- Engineer Eustance reported that he had received approval of the 5.P.A. of the project to cut back and improve the intersection at State & Litchell Street. He stated that he �-.ould be in a position to cormience this project very soon if the deed to the necessary land could be secured from 1r. Fiernber g. Attorney Powers reported that the deed was in progress and would be secured shortly. ENGINEER'S CONFERENCE At the request of Engineer Eustance, it was moved, seconded and carried that he be granted a leave of absence next week Monday and Tuesday-so that he might attend a conference of Engineers in Toronto, Canada. SEWAGE WORKS CONFERENCE :=- Engineer Eustance reported that there was to be a Sewage Ziorks Conference in Geneva, New York on October 9,10 and he suggested that 117r. Woodford, Dougherty, Kerr and himself be authorized to attend. It was moved,seconded and carried that the officials mentioned be authorized to attend the neeting in Geneva at the expense of the City. SANFORD ACCOUNT :- On recommendation of Commissioner Sawdon, the account for rent of the eater Department house on the Slaterville road, against the former tenant Benjamin SAXford, Jr., was ordered expunged as uncollectible. CITY DUUP FIRE :- Commissioner Sawdon reported that he was in error in stating- at the last meeting that a recent fire at the City dump had neet 5700 north of water to extinguish it and that he should have reported $70 ,,orth of water instead of $700. He also reported that careful analysis of the water had proved that the disagreeable taste was in no way injurious to health. STEWART & STATE STREET :- On the recorr.ienda.tion of Commissioner Sawdon, it was moved,seconded and carried that the Engineer leave the pavement at the north -east corner of State and Stewart Avenue in an unfinished condition so that it could easily be removed at a 1 ^,ter date when further cutback and iriproverlent of that corner night be agreed tpon. BULLDOZER :- By Commissioner 1 :�errill: seconded by Com. Sawdon: RESOLVED: that the purchase of a bulldozer for the tractor be and the is hereby authorized fro.--1 the equipment fund. Carried. SALE OF OLD EQUIPIMIT :— By Commissioner Sawdon :seconded by Col :ni.ssiori er Allen, RESOLVED that the sale of old unused equipment be left to the Equipment Colriittee with power. AUDIT: By Cor. sissioner Terrill; seconded by Corr. Sawdon; RESOLVED that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Co ::lr_littee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. On motion meeting adjourned. Jeo.11ATTHEW8, City Clerk. BOARD OF PUBLIC '7ORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY- F ACA. "-Y- REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P OCTOBER 14. 1936- PRESEIg : - Iaayor -Y Joseph B. Hyers Commissioners- Rurlsey, Merrill, 111 scall, Allen, Sawdon, VanBlarcom Alderman - Perry Attorney - Powers Clerk - Matthews Engineer - Eustance City Forester - Baker Water Supt. - Carpenter L)IINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. Sn, ER EXTENSION - ITHACA ROAD :- The Clerk read a comluuication fror_7 Mr. Griffith, 314 Coluw.lbia Street, requesting extension of the sanitary sewer main for about 100' .north on Ithaca Road from its intersection with Ridgedale Road. He explained that he was planning to construct two new houses on Ithaca Road, between "Mitchell Strect- and Ridgedale Road, and that them; was no se17er service available there at present. By Coralaissioner Miscall : seconded by Corua. Sawdon: RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Sever Comiittee with power. Carried. MOSQUITO DITCHES :- The Clerk presented a proposed agreement with the L.V.R.R. Co. regarding the- ednstruction, maintenance and use of certain open ditches for drainage for the control of mosquito breeding 1o7.' lands in 'the City of Ithaca. By Com.lissioner Sawdon: seconded by Co..ua. Rurlsey: .RESOLVED, that the Zayor and City Clerk be and they hereby 'are authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the city:. Carried. STREET LIGHT - FLORAL AVENUE The Clerk reported that the Cor=on Council, at its preceding neeting,had received a request fpr a street light "on Floral Avenue at the city line, and that the Caurkcil had referred the request to the Board for consideration. By Co lraissioner` Rumsey seconded by Oa-.=- Allen: RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the LiShting Corr- ittee with power. Carried. GILES STREET PROPFZTY :--The Clerk read a cor_iraunication frora Attorney Bert Baker °who claimed that the city, when improving Gilea Street, had without any permission cut -away a portion of the property of one of his clients. By Corar_llssioner Rur_isey : seconded by Cor_=. Miscall RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. PEARSALL PLACE : A ttorney Powers reported that 3:r. Pearsall wanted the city to take over Pearsall Place as a city street. He He suggested that final disposition be made of the water r1ain before accepting a deed to this street. He explained the situation in detail, stating that 111r. Pearsall owed the city in back interest to January 1, 1936 the sur..1 of #140.44. Comajssioner Sa,;�don auggeeted that the city acquire title to the entire :gain, both inside and outside the city lino. By Cor_imissioner Sawdon : seconded by Co:_�a. i:errill RESOLVED, that the city agrees to accept a deed to Pba,rsall Place on the condition that :zr. Pearsall agrees to deed to the city his rights in the water main in this street, both inside and outside the city li:_iits ; and further that the city agrees to expunge all accrued interest or interest which might Mere, fte:c - -ccr Q r,s conpe.asatioli for .. r. Pearsalla s investment in said water main. Carried. VAI EIMELAER - E• 8TArTE ST. : By Cor. ssioner "L.: :i9call : seconded by Coi:u:i. R ur_isey RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be instructed to notify KT. L.D� Van Rensselaer, that unless he secures public liability insurance protecting the city against any or all losses sustained by injury to person or property as a result of the installation of boulders in front of his property at #811 E. StLte Street and files a certification of such insurance with the City Clerk, they Board of Public Works shall require the ramoval of said boulders. Carried. B. P.1. -2-- 10- 14-36 �9 W.P.A. PROJECTS :- Engineer Eustance reported that the A.P.A. had app��oved tiro More projects, one for they resurfacing of University Avenue with the new-type skid -proof surface and the other for the building of the toe walls in Cascadilla Creek from Hancock Street non tb_. He estimated the City's share of the cost of the Un ver°ity Avenue project at $10,500 and that of the Cascadilla C.eek Wall project at $3,100. He urged that the University Avenue pTOV00 be submitted to the Council immediately so that it could be dian while he city asphalt plant is still in operation, and slated that the Othey Project ect would be suitable for winter work, 1n chis c��.1}iecrczan :. ayor _.yers announced that he wouldcall a special DeqQnZ of the Coason Council to expedite matters. Bar Wca2issioner Sawdon : seconded by Commu Lisnall RSa&VED., that the Common Council be requested to rake an appropriatic the amount of $13,600 to cover the city's share of the ocst of "Nse two projects. Carried, 0171PORT PROJECT. :-- Engineer Eustance submitted a,completed-- project ``PV lca ti:on for the proposed work at the airport. He revi.e-;ed Ohe sueAct in detail explaining that.it involved construction of a seuind hangar a seaplane ramp and lighting for the field His toi,al es t m6te was 426,390 of which the city's share was estiAated as 0058. 0 00mmissioner Sawdon : seconded by Comm. I: iseall : RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to submit the project for 7-P.A. approval. Carried. SURE CE CATER Engineer Vuetanoe reported completion of a plan for tliF disposal of surface water accumulating at the rear of properties adjacent to the hunicipal,Parking Azea.. His estidate fcsr such Mork y'as $330. On motion he_ was directed to submit his plan to the property owners affected and suggest they engage a contractor to do the work, the City having done more than its share by furnishing the plans. EAST�700D DEVELOPPiENT :- Engineer Eustance reported that he, together lz members of the Highway Committee, had investigated the natter of accepting a deed to Eastwood and Woodcrest Avenues, He stated that the streets had yet to be surveyed and monumented and that also there was a small right /way at the turn- around -at the end of Eastwood Avenue which hr. Tyler had not included in the deed sub:aitted. He further reported that Or. Tyler had requested the city to furnish the necessary monuments. By Commissioner install: seconded by Comm- ' Sawdon : RESOLVED: that the City Engineer be authorized to furnish Ir. Tyler with the markers and momuments as requested ; and further that the city agrees to accept a deed to these two streets then the same have been surveyed and momumented and when the deed has been corrected to include the rt/T,ay at the turn around at the end of Eastwood Avenue. Carried. STATE A. iiITCHELL STREET INTERSECTION :- Attorney Powers reported that the deed for the rt way at the intersection of State & Mitchell Streets had been prepared and had been ::sailed out of to-,7n for the ownerts signature. W.P.A. approval of this project would be forth- with was pointed out, as soon as a copy of the deed was filed BRIDGE DECKING Commissioner I:iscall reported that members of the Co.riittee had consulted with Professor E.N. Burrows regarding the suggestion of Commissioner VanBlarcon for the trial of steel grating On bridge decks, and had acquired his services to prepare a plan and estimate for i mprovements to the Triphammer Bridge, By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Comm. Rumsey : RESOLVED, that the action of the connittee in acquiring the services Of Professor Burrows be and the same hereby is approved. Corried. SIDEydALKS : Commissioner Sawdon submitted a list of property owners, some of whom have no sidewalks at all in front of their property, the remainder having walks which are in need of repair. He explained that the Board had previously requested these people to hake the necessary repairs, but they failed to do so. He therefore reported that the Committee recommended that final notices requiring con- struction and repair be served in these casesc, By Commissioner Sawdon i seconded by Commissioner Allent RESOLVED: that final sidewalk notices be served on the property owners as recommended by the Committee and that said owners be given notice of an opportunity to be heard in relation thereto at the next regular meeting of the Board of Public Works,Oct. 28t at4 P.n. .tried 1(;() _3- 10- 14 --36. CORNELL STREET EXT. : In this connection Coir::lissioner Sawdon suggest- ed that a plan be prepared for the location of walks on the. extension of Cornell Street and presented to the Board for approval. SERN M STREET : At the suggestion of Corinisaioner. Sawdon, the Highway Corimittee agreed to sleet Friday, October 16th at 11:00 A-1.1,146 and inspect the situation at 4Hr. Joseph Barx's property on Spencer Street. STREET LIGHTING In discussing the street lighting proposition, Comraissioner Sawdon suggested that the city should first find out what it would cost to produce electric current by °cleans of a municipal plant. Then the-city could insist on.a rate as cheap as that for which it could produce it itself. He stated that If such a rate could be obtained he would not be in favor of a.municipal plant. He further sug' ;ested the engaging of a man competent to make a study of this matter. After further discussion, Mayor Myers agreed to appoint a` committee with representatives from the Board and Com,,.ion Council to study the matter. EQUIP E_NT Commissioner Miscall recommended that a,'4 --man cab be purchased for one of the garbage trucks at a cost of $296.00 installed and painted. He explained that at present the men had to ride on.the outside of the truck which was against the law and furthermore it would be impassible to do so in the winter. In this connection Engineer Eustance submitted an estimate of $1,000 for construction of garage doors on the horse barn on Franklin Street to be used as a storage room for city equipment. By Commissioner VanBlarcom: seconded by Corr :lissianer Allen RESOLVED.. that both matters be referred to the Equipment Cor=ittee with power. Carried. STREET CAR RAILS Commissioner Merrill_ reported that a bid of 12.00 per ton f.o.b. our site had been received for the old street car rails which were removed from Stewart Avenue.. He recor_tlended that the bid be accepted. By Commissioner 1:Uscall . seconded by Cori: :lissioner Rurssey RESOLVED, that the street - car rails, if owned by the city,, be sold as. recorr_iended, at a price of $12.00 per ton. Carried. AUDIT.: By Commissioner Ilerrill : seconded by Cori. VanBlarcom: RESO TVF D, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried GASOLINE BIDS :- Commissioner 11iseall recommended that pending further study, the award of the gasoline bid be deferred until the next. sleeting. ASSESSuENTS Engineer Eustance presented and explained his computed rates on assessable work done by the city within the last few iyears. By' Commissioner VanBlarcom . seconded by Corr::. liiscall: - RESOLVED: that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare assess- ment maps at the rates submitted and submit there at the next sleeting of the Board for approval. On motion meeting adjourned. .1,1J. E. uatthews, `� City Clem I (;I BOARDSOF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA� 111. X. REGULAR METING 4: 00 P.:. OCTOBER _2, _ 1936 , PRESENT - Mayor Myers Commissioners-- Sawdon,Allen, Attorney -- Powers Clerk-- iatthews Engineer-- Eustanoe Forester--Baker Water Dept, Supt. -- Carpenter VanBlaroom, Merrill, Ni s-call MINUTES : 11inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PEARSALL PLACE : - Attorney Powers presented and read a proposed agree- ment between the City and :.ir. Pearsall wherein '.,Ir. Pearsall` agreed to quit - -claim to the City all his -right, title and-interest in the mater main in Pearsall Place, both inside and outside the city limits,in consideration of which the City agreed to expunge all accrued interest, being $185.99,or interest which might hereafter accrue, on the cost of installing this water main. With reference to deeding Pearsall Place to the City,Irs. Pearsall requested that the name of this street remain the same as it now is, The Board informed :r s. Pearsall that no definite assurance could be given that this would be so, but were teasonably sure however that if the deed referred to the street as Pearsall Place,the name would not be changed. By Commissioner Sawdon :seconded by Commissioner Allen RESOLVED: that the Mayor and City Clerk`be. and they hereby are author - ized to execute said agreement 9A behalf- of the City. Carried, SIDEWALK HEARING :- In respohse to final sidewalk notices ordered served at the preceding meeting, ur. Victor Lieb,owner of the property on the corner of Cornoll and iitchell Streets, appeared before the Board and explained that he was financially unable to construct his sidewalk at this time. It was agreed that the City do this work for which 1. :r. Lieb agreed to pay at the rate of .$20.00 per month. The Clerk read communications from ::r. H. C. Stephenson and lir, C.D. Schutt, owners of property at #105 and 4107 Cornell Street respeotively,asking that they be relieved of construction of their sidewalks until next Spring. If this-was not possible, they expressed their zillingness to have the city do the Mork and assess the cost against therm. It Was agreed that the city construct these sidewalks at this tine. Engineer Eudtance reported that l,r. P.F. Sharpe, j#301 --03 Cornell Street had requested that..the city consj;ruot his sidewalk and assess the cost against hit1. It was agreed to do so. -No other person appeared.' By Commissioner VanBlarcom seconded by Commissioner Allen: yhereas,final sidewalk notices have been duly served and a public hearing thereon held by the Board, AND TvHEREAS, all persons wishing to be heard in relation thereto have been considered, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Boardts orders be. carried out, and that the City Engineer be authorized to construct the above- riention- ed sidewalks and all other walks which have not been constructed in accordance with the Board's orders.' - Carried STREET LIGHT - WILLOY AVE'UE :- The a request from residents of Willow Avi street light in the 300 block of this By Commissioner VanBlarsom : seconded RESOLVED, that the matter be referred with power. Clerk reported that he had receive snue through iir. Holland, for a street. by Commissioner Allen: to the Street Lighting Committee Carried. SIDE9ALKS - ELLTOOD AVE. The Clerk read a communication from Mr. C. Swayze, 406 Elmwood Avenue, regarding the bad condition of the sidewalks on the west side of the 400 block of Elmwood Avenue and the north side of Dryden Road from Elmwood'Avenue west to College Avenue. After hearing a report by the Engineer on the condition of these walks, it was.moved by Commissioner 11iscall, seconded by Commissioner VanBlarcom and carried that final sidewalk notices be served on the property owners on the west side of the 400 block of Elmwood Avenue, an that said owners be given notice of an opportunity to be heard in relation thereto at the next meeting of the Board. Carried. ) 6r B ;P.ti7. -2- 10- 25_36,. STATE_& MICHELL ST- INT E0TION :- _.Attorney Powers reported that a deed for the right way at the State-and Kitchell Street intereeotion had been sat- isfactorily acquired. W.P.A} PROJECT 041 - GILES ST. The Clerk presented a W.P.A. project prepared by the Engineer for work on Gilles Street. The work included removing excess earth from slopes on the west side of the street, dressing the slopes and planting them with forsythia plants, installing trenches and drains to remove excessive underground_ and surface water, installation of guard rails on the precast concrete posts, concrete gutter and dry stone masonry protection to pathways, The total estimated cost of the project was $10,148.00 of :which the city v s share was estimated at 01,316-00- - D; Commissioner Miscall : seconded by Commissioner Sawdcn RESOLVED, that the project, as submitted, be approved and.., submitted to tip. P. A• for approval. gar_ �. ed. SEWER EXTENSION - IT-HAIA RW.DD Engineer Eustance rep•:r +EC -chat Fewer Cotai`i_*te had i:�tiestigated the request for a sewcr cn Ithaca Read, bet;.reen Ridgedale Road and i hell Shree �,ra l:ad authorized him to proceed kith this work. By Conmissicne.: cawdon : seconded by Commissioner Z.ierrill FESOLVED, that +tie action of the Coruaittee in. 'c i. s pia i;feT. uP end the sax_ie hereby ry. e approved �.�. EQ.TilPMENT Engineer Eustance recommended the purnl -uL e of a. small asphalt spreader to be used in patching streets. He stated that he w&s now using one on trial which proved to be satisfactory. The cost of such eqi pr_Zent was $ 300. Dy Corlriissione.r Allen : seconded by Commissioner 1.- Uscall: RESOT,`M, that the Engineer be authorized to purchase the above - :_,enc'.oned asphalt spreader from the Equipment Fund. Carried. CAMI BASINS :-- Engineer Eustance reported that the Police Departmen'v- r.ad requested that two catch basins on Seneca - Street,- one'in front of the Police Station and the other on the opposite side of the street, be re -moved and replaced with new-type catch basins to avert accidents when people step on them. It was pointed out that these catch basins were not located in the cross --walk and people walking on theri did so at their own risk. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Cor.;.iissioner VanBlarc_om:Carried RESOLVED, that action on this matter be postponed. SIX EILE CREEK :- Engineer Eustance called the Boardle. attention to what he considered a very serious condition in Six 11ilp Creek. He reported that the July flood in 1935 had deepened the bed. of the creek from three to five feet in the vicinity of Clinton Street, and that about 1501 of creek wall had been undermined for about six or seven feet back under the wall. life also reported that in repairing flood damage he had constructed some new walls there which had been undermined again by the flood of Liarch 1936. He estimated the east of repairing this damage as a W.P.A. Project at $6, 000.00, the pity t s Share of the cost being $2,700-00. This estiriate was figured -on the assur_iption that steel sheet piling would be used. By Oor=icsioner Tlisoall seconded by Co:_L_zissioner VanBlarcon RESSOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for further investigation and report. Carried. ,J. P. Ar ROJECT SEWER OUT ALL :-- Engineer Eustance repined that the Plans for project #33 for a new sewer outfall line from tlae sewagO disposal plant had failed to receive the approval of the State Department of Health and therefore could not be approved t)y W.P.Ay He stated that he was drawing revised plans in accordance wl$h reepr_znenda- tions of the Health Department` By Oommiseioner f��.wdon' : seconded, by oorr.iissioner :iscalli RESOLVED,. that the Engineer be authorized to oorlplete his plans and prepare a new project for resubmission to TJ.P.A. Carried. 4. Po A., PROJECT AIRPORT : Engineer Eustance "reported th4t W. P• A•, officials had refused to approve the Airport project as subnitted,but that he had taken the natter up with aeronautical offioialig in Washington and that they had promised hasty approval of-the pr -oj ect. He therefore resubriitted the project practically oh the same basis as before. efER - - -WFST KUL oorr.jj osi over Sawdon. reported that the eotion of the ner va,ter tank on West Hill was nearing completion. B.p.r. -3- 10,28 -36 163 TRAINING SCHOOL :- loormissioner Sawdon reported that a regionei training school for Water Departrlent Superintendents and Operators Would be held in Syraouse Nov. 4, 5 and 6, and reoor_u:lended that :,r. Carpenter, 1:1r. Hook, P.:r. Harris and :r. Neigh be authorized to attend. By Cormissi-oner Sawdon seconded by Conr_lissioner Allen: RESOLVED, that the above- iaentioned crater department employees be authorized to attend this training school in Syracuse at the expense of the Water Departnent, Carried CL ZAN -UP PR_ 0 :- Upon rQsigning as a member of this Board, Cor_i:lissioner Van Blareom 'went on record as favoring another olean -up progrmm next spring the sauce as' he advocated last year. He stated that this Was particularly desirable on vacant lots located on r_lain entrance streets to the city He also went on record as being of the opinion that the bad cendi.ti ou of the bai_lding at the cornor -of Aurora and Seneca Streets. also the building at the corner of Seneca. and Plain Streets both sho�.d be corrected. DUD FED STREFTS :- Cormissioner VanBlarcon reported that. he to eth�i' t-it,1 the;. u!.ty Attorney and Engineer, had investigated the dead: -end C t:reets _`ii the city and reeoru_lended that 12 dead -end street signs b, p-L.rcohasea End located 100 feet or more back of the i.ntergc ction on the 'follo, ::i.ng streets : 1. S,Ti.oga Street, past Green Street 2. Taber Street, at Cayuga Inlet Brandon Place, part Dun:lore West Fall Street, near L.V4R.R. Co. Se ^rs Street, at Casoadilla Avenue 6- 7. S -Geneva Street, at Titus Avenue 8- 9. Franklin Street, at 7iillot- and Lake Avenues 10 -11. Adar_1s Street, at Willow and Lake Avenues. The signs can be obtained in lots of 12 of a suitable character for $9. 0 each, posts for 75¢ each, r_laking a total cost for nat�erial of 110. The oormi,ttee also recommended that reflector warning signs be pur-- chased and installed at the following locations decried dangerous: l,'South Hill Terrace, at S. Cayuga Street 2. Pleasant Street, at Turner Place 4Hillvie . Place, at S.Hill Terrace ,,-take Avenue, at Lincoln Street bridge By Cormissioner Van. Blarcor_1 : seconded by Cor_Laissioner Sawdon RESOLVED, that the dead -end street signs and warning signs be purchased and installed as-recommended by the Committee. Carried. GUARDRAILS ON BRIDGES :- Cormissioner Van. Blarcori again rent on record as favoring installation of some adequate type of guard rails bn bridges as a precautionary method to-prevent autobobilles ju °Zping the curb and going through the present type guard rails. SPENCER STREET Corriissioner VnnHlarcor_i reported that the Highway Oormittee and City Engineer had met` with 11re Barr. Jq as agreed, and investigated the situation in front -of.his property on Spencer Street. As a result he stated that the Engineer was prepar_ing.a1ternate plans for the treatment of this situation. By Corimissioner Sawdon : seconded by Cormiissioner 1.1errill RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to =_iplete his plans and submit there for the Boardts epteolrion and approval. Carried. ITTHACA STREET RATUUY :- IX. Stewart, manager of the Ithaca Street RAIL U-AYS, � Ina. , appeared before the Board and explained tha' the owners of the gasoline filling station adjacent to the Dean" warehouse were going -to have the yard around the filling station paved, but that they were o.iitting the right /way between the warehouse and the filling station. This right /way which is the entrance to the Ithaca Street Railway Company barns is 1021 wide and 100( long. He explained that this was also the entrance to Treman Park and requested that the city either pave this right /dray themselves or have it done in conjunction with the paving of the adjacent yard, A-(')'4 B. P. 1• ...4. 10-28-36 for which the Ithaca Street Railway Conpany would be willing to share part of the expense, probably one-- third. Cori_�issioner Sardon objected-to the width of the right /gray and stated that if the city was to pave it and eventually maintain it as a street, it should be Crider. By Cori�:zissioner Van Blarcom : seconded by Corrmissioner Allen : RESOLVED, that the natter be referred to the City Attorney and Engineer to investigate regarding the possibility of acquiring additional width of right /way. Carried. STREET LIGHTS_ Regarding requests -for street lights referred to -he Lighting Committee, Co::u_iissioner Piiecall reported that thcre aere no funds available at present and suggested that they be considered in next yearts budget. GASOLINE STORAGE TANK Oor_1rlissioner 1"iscall repor "ed that the ,Jlvy had a gasoline storage tank available for use but that it would have to be installed in accordance with requirerlents of the fire anderti.riters. He esti:mted a saving of about 0750 per year by a,iying gasoline in tank ear lots and recor_u_lended that this .tank be, instalLed for this purpose. 3y Gor_r:iissioner VanDlarcer_: : Seconded by ooi:li issione-r Allen: T.ESOLVED, that the gasoline Storage tank be installed as reoonriended by 0o,:r1issioner Uisoall. Carried., - GASOLINE BIDS Cor_r:lissioner Liecall reported that the Oorr.littee nad investigated the gasoline bids sul mitted and found th4it the bid of the Standard Oil Company on tank car lots was low. The' Co,;,x_iittee therefore recommended that the lot? bid be accepted. By Co;rmiesioner 11isaarl : seconded by Gorr- lissioner' Bandon RESOLVED, that the for bid of the Standard Oil Company be' and the sane hereby is accepted and the .:Izyor and Clerk authors zed to execute a contract in accordance therewith. Carried. STORAGE QUARTERS By Cor_iriissi.oner ierrill:'seconded by Com.Sawdon: RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby requests the 0011i10n Council t -o appropriate the surl of $1,000 or as ::such thereof as r1ay be necessary for the purpose of remodeling the old horse 'barn on Franklin Street so th -at it can be used for storing city t!ruoks and other equipment. - Csrxied AUDIT :r By Cor_tlisaioner VanSlarcom :seconded by Cori. Saildon VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Com :aittee be and the sane hereby are approved for payment. C ^tried. APPOINTIa'm Asa r_iatter of courtesy, Mayor .;y -ers announced that he Intended to offer the nt=e of Robort L. Omuser to the .Common Council at their next regular meeting for appointment as `,a nenber of the Board of Public Works to fill the unexpired tern of Cor_misslonG Van:31ar=l rest -�ned. The nembers expressed their confidence in the biayorts appointments' p and their willingness to Fork vdth 14;,.6r.1. ever he selected. On notion the sleeting adjourned. J. E. Uatthev.:s, II RE, GULA1.q adjourned holi aa.y. City Clerk MEETING OF BOARD OF PU: LIC of Nove:rber 112193x, to following day becaut :e of Armistice Bay ; legal J..E..- Matthews , Clerk. BOARD OF PUBLIO WORKS PROCEEDINGS � 65 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK ADJOURNED REGULAR IMETING 4:00 P.i, .. NOVEMBER 12,1936 PRESENT:- hl&yor - 16yers- Gonlmi a si oners - Rumsey, Verrill, Causer, Sawdon, Iiii scab A Iderman -Perry Attorney-Powers Clerk-Matthews. Engineer --Eust ante Forester -Baker Water Dept, Supt. - Carpenter ITNUTES :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. STEURT AV= - FLETCHER :- Ur. Fletcher, owner of property at the oc;rner of Stewart Avenue and Williams Street, appeared before the Board and complained that the..oity, in repaving Stewart Avenue, had damaged his sidewalk. He further complained that the step -at his cross walk,had been left in a dangerous condition and the water shut off box protruded 6" or 811'above the ground making another hazardous condition. By CommiaBloner Hiscall : seconded by Commissioner Merrill: RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. SIDE"K BRING :- In response to sidewalk notices ordered served at the preceding meeting, representatives of Alpha Psi Fraternity on Elmwood Avenue appeared and inquired what was the objection to the present flagstone walk at this location.` The matter was referred to the City .Engineer for ii,.©pebtIo' aad report. The Clerk reported that sidewalk notices had also been served on hiss Delphiyne L. TenBroeck, M es Charity Smith and Howard_J. and Lena V. Ui11s at 402 -4, 408 and 410 Elmwood Avenue respectively. As a result he read a letter from Miss TenBroeck requesting the city -to cause suoh- -linprovement to be made and assess the cost against her. No other persons appeared. �7HERE�S, final sidewalk notices have been duly served and a public hearing thereon held by the Board AND WHEREAS, all persons v?ishing to be heard in relation thereto have been considered, XMV THER.EFQRE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board's orders be carried out and that the,City Engineer be authorized to construct the above -. mentioned sidewalks if and when favorable weather permits. Carried. STREET LIGHT - N•MEADOW STREET :-- The Clerk read a oor iunication from 1r. Verne Zillage requesting the installation of a street light on- North !,eadow Street between Buffalo and Court Streets. On motion, the ::latter was refereed to the Lighting Committee. HORS CARNELL SANITARY SEWER :- Reporting on the request of :r. Carne.11 -for adjustment of the cost of repairing the sanitary seder at 223 Proepeot Street,- Engineer Eustanoe recommen&ed -that the request be denied on the ground that the city main is deep enough for adequate protection. By Commi- ssioner Rur_isey : seconded by Commissioner Merrill RESOLVED,:jhat the reoorLaendation of the City Engineer be adopted and the request be and the swae hereby is denied. Carried. LITER BILL - L.D. ROTHSCHILD :- Tlie Clerk read a communication from Leon D. Rothschild requesting that he be granted the discount on hie water bill even though the date for payment is past due. It being the feeling of the Board that no exceptions can be made, the request was denied, EQ,UIPEENT :- Engineer Eustance recommended the purchase of a new tractor ondr plow at a cost of $255.00. He explained that he planned to fit the new plow to the old tractor and sell the old plow if possible. By Commissioner L:iscall : seconded by Commissioner Sawdon : RESOLVED, that the Engineer be authorized to purchase this plow from the Equipment Fund, if and when funds are available. Carried. ��.P.A. PROJECTS :-- Engineer Eustanoe reported that the W.P.A. office were sonetThat concerned beouase they thought Ithaca did not have enough winter projects approved. With this in wind, he asked if the Board wished hii_i to prepare a winter project for further improvements in Trennn Park_ V4irthP-rr i rinrnvariPnta in thi .z nark wn.R r±nnfii r3PrPr3 B. p, W 0 -2- Nov. 12, 1936 unwise at this tine. Engineer Eustance reported that the project for installation of a sewer outfall from the sewage disposal plant was still in process, of preparation, ' #ending prices on materials. He further reported that Fr. Johnson and irir. Pierce had offered to- donate the necessary right of way on the condition that the city extended the line about 301 farther than planned and fill in the road back of their boathouses By Commissioner errill: seconded by Oommissioner Sawdon: RESOLVED, that the offer of Hessrs Johnson and Pierce be accepted, and the City AttornejF be directed to draw up a suitable agreement regarding this matter, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED ;ghat the Hayor and City Olerk be and they hereby are authorized to execute said agreement on behalf of the city. Oarried. TRE.:AN PARK ENTRANCE Engineer Eustance reported that both Dean of Ithaca Ino.,and Buck & Dean had agreed to allow the city additional width for a rt/way as an entrance to Trerian Park for a consideration. By Commissioner Misoall : seconded by Oommissioner 8awd.on : RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Oomm ttee and City Engineer for further study and report. iOarried, SPENCER STREET :- Engineer Eustance submitted and read a' detailed report to the situation in -front of hr. Barris property on Spencer Street. His survey disclosed that the sidewalk was too near and high above the curb. The slope thus afforded between the walk'and curb is insufficient to support the walk and thereby leaves a damerous drop -off along its edge® He recommended that -r Barr be'ordered to clove his retaining gall 8i back from the curb. This would leave room for a 41 walk and a 41 slope which would adequately support the walks By Comr4asioner Sawdon : seconded by Oommissioner IUsoall: RESOLVEp, that the Engineerts report be accepted and that action be deferred pending further study of this matter. Carried. SIX uILE CREEK Engineer Eustance reported that, having; investiga- ted the condition in Six file Creek, the Committee had agreed to use sheet piling at the toe of the wall and reinforce the undermined portion with concrete. 3y Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner Miscall;, RESOLVED, that the Engineer be authorized to dig a hole back of the 1vall,at the most advantageous spot, to find out how, much it had been undermined and prepare a, W.P.A. project accordingly.,] Carried. CE''ERY TOOT.HOtTSE :- Engineer Eustanoe reported that, if given au horizat1on, "he was ready to start work on the proposed';tool house in the Cemetery. By Corraissioner Sawdon : seconded by Corx.- Assioner Rumsey. RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed; with this work.as soon as possible. Carried. ESTATE - 8 - T-REET Engineer Eustance reported that he had deceived a request from 14rs. ?:arriamron the corner of Stewart Avenue and East State Street that the City furnish and lay some sod on the parking in front of her property at this location. She n4intained the City previously destroyed the sod there when East State Street was paved. On motion the request was denied. UNIVERSITY AVENUE e- Engineer Eustance explained that he Planned to work on University Avenue on Saturday , geather permitting, and asked if the Board wished to close it to traffic or allo1v it to,'rennin open to acconodate the anticipated crowd of football fans over the week end. On notion the matter was left to the judgment of the Engineer and Chief of Policee B. P. t7. —3— Nov. 12,1936 CASCADE%: _CREEK :- Engineer Eustcance reported that' he anticipated cleaning but the fill from Caeeadilla Cr_eek very shortly as he needed it for baokfilling a sever drain on Stewart Avenue, BUDGET - 1937 i- CoruAssioner I.Lerrill recommended that each department head be directed to prepare an eptAmate of their expenditures for the corning year. He explained that these estimates should be in detail showing separately any proposed oapital expenditures. By ocn.missioneT Sawdon : seconded by Coram ssioner Runsey RESOLVED, that the recommendation be adopted and the City 01erk directed to notify the department heads accordingly. I Carried. AUDIT -13Y dorrllssioner Merrill : seconded by Co::u:lissioner Rurlsey: "SOMED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee' be and the sane hereby are approved for psyr_Zent. Carried. On motion the meeting adjourned. 2.I3atthews CITY 0LErZK I N r t r A 167 Us BOARD _OF _PUBLIC _iORKS_ PROCEEDIITGS CITY- OF, ITHACA. Y.Y. REGULAR HEETTNG 4: 00 r.. <i. _C)VEI_iBER_2�,15�ho PRESE1;TT i"7 ay0 2 1:yers Clowns ssi oiler s -Sca do -n, Allen, Rumsey,liiscall Attorney.. ti's 7eTs Clerk - Eatt-h -aws Asst, Engr� L :jrble Forester.- Baker eater Dept. -- Supt. Carpenter 1.1!7 TES «-- 1 inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved, CREEK BANKS Ur, Glen Norria, 105 Woodland Place, appeared before the Board and explained that the bank of the creek adj oin.ng his property had been scoured out between North Cayuga Street and the L. V -A. R. Company bridge by recent floods. He requested that some permanent improvement be -made and suggested that such an i.=prove- ment might include a footpath along the creek bank from North Cayuga Street to the golf course. i ayor 1 yers inforried htm that the matter could be referred to a corriittee for investigation. OAK AVENUE :- The Clerk read_ a letter -from sir. F.A. Powers who con - plained that Xr. Gohickel kept Oak Avenue closed to traffic at the easterly end by building a play runway across it for the purpose of moving dirt from his lot to the vacant lot owned by the University on the other side - of Oak Avenue. He requested that the street,be kept open to traffic. By Cormaissioner Mocall : seconded by Commissioner Rtnssey, RESOLVFD,that Oak Avenue be opened and kept open so as not to block traffic ; and that he return it to its former condition i:.riediately, subject to the inspection of the City Engineer ; and thit the Clerk be instructed to inform Ya. Sahickel accordingly. Carried. SE,7ER EXTENSION :- The Clerk read a letter fran :.:r. L..D.Kalsey, ;109 Cornell Street, who requested permission to extend, at his own expense, the sanitary sewer main in the Torn of Ithaca for about 440' northeasterly in Comstock Road. By Co!ti_iissioner Sawdon : seconded by Corm_iissioner Allen RESOLVM, that the request of Lincoln D. Kelsey for permission to extend,at his own expense, the sanitary serer :_lain in the Torn of Ithaca for about 440} northeasterly in Comstock Road be approved and in consideration of his securing approval of such ext -ension fro:: the Village of Cayuga Heights and the State Departi.ient of Health, and of his complying with all the rules and regulations of this Board applicable thereto and of his payment of the established . annual seder service fee, this Board hereby agrees to receive and treat, according to the existing treatment pknn, all sewage from this extension as shown on Map by Carl Crandall, C.E. dated 11-- 20 -r36, e-Atitled 46ener Extension for Kelsey ", a copy of which was filed ^ith said request. Carried STATE & ZITCHELL INTERSECTION :-- Assistant Engineer 1"barble reported the i..r_iedia.te need fox about 16, 500 bricks to pave the State and i. :itchell Street intersection. He requested authorization to rake this purbhace. He explained that the original plans called for concrete butothat it had since been deemed :.lore advisable to use brick which iakee a better surface for steep inclines such as this i.s and would conform with the existing brick pavement. He estimated an additional cast of 000.if plain brick were used. Citing this as one exariple where plans have been changed after the project was approved, Corx.iissioner Sadwon recoLniended that all plans for future work be studied ..lore carefully before approving the work. It was agreed that hillside rather than plain brick be used to pave this intersection. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Ccmissioner Rurisey WHEREAS, there exists an urgent need for irraediate purchase of ap-)roxima.tely 16 500 bricks to pave this intersection, AND ,vHEiL.EAS, it is the sense of this Board that the delay and expensE incurred by reason of advertising for bids on the purchase thereof would more than offset any financial benefit that :.light accrue thereby, 16, 9 B.P. 0 -2- . NO-5 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the estir_iated cost of 1`690 be and the same the formality of advertising for bids 11- 25--36 purchase of said brick at an hereby is -authorized without thereon. Carried and Approved, ST.E"'.4RT PARK -- WILD LIFE :- Commissioner Ru_isey called atte-.ition �c7 the lu: -reasi ng amount of wild ducks being fed in the bird sa,nc1- u-lry at Park. He reported that most of then were a cross-bred speoi „s and suggested that Dr. Allen be requested to. contact the State Conservation Department regarding their eli: :iination. By Commissioner Rumsey : seconded by Ccmissione.r Sawdon : RESOLVED, that the City Forester be instructed to contact Dr. Allen and find out chat can be done to eliminate the cross- breeds and thereby reduce the feed bill. Carried. ,CATER DEPART'IENT PROJECTS Slater Superintendent Carpenter sugr;6oted that the following Water Department projects be considered as linter work projects 141nstallation of an 91 hater line from Campbell Avenue northerly and easterly to the Cliff Street Pumping Station. 2.Installation of a water line on Haller Boulevard from Elm Street to Hook Place to eliminate dead end on Elm Street. 3.1netallation of a water line on Pearl Street to eliminate two dead ends. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Co: :r :lissioner !:isoall : RESOLVED, 'that the Slater Superintendent be authorized to make arrangements with the City Engineer for the preparation of iu.P.A. projects covering this work. Carried. 'V"ATER SHED RTf17AY Slater Superintendent Carpenter pointed out that ^t present thcte��.� ^.3�-noanbeess by road to_ the south side of the water shed and suggested that a rt /way for a road be acquired. Construction of such a road would afford a very desirable winter W.P.A. project. By Coru:iissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner !Iiscall: RESOLVED, that the Suter Superintendent be authorized to investigate the possibility of acquiring such a rt /way and report his findings thereon. Carried. AUDIT : -By Cortnissioner Sawdon :seconded by Com,lis.sioner Ru:isey: RES0 VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Co:NNittee be and the same hereby are approved for pay ent. Carried. STATER - 61TY DULZP :- Cor_rmissioner Sawdon again sug,, ested. that if a pump were installed near the Inlet at the city dump it could be used to good advantage for puNping raw water from the inlet to extinUuish fires on the dump. This would necessitate the construo- t i on of a small #urap house for : ?hi ch funds would have to be provided in next year's budget. On :Notion the ;:tatter was referred to the Water Co:N_iittee for further study. ODUT - 1937 :-~ The Clerk reported that the Budget for the year 193- as infor.ially considered, amounted to 1`174,195. for C eneral maintenan and w63,700 for new construction and•permanent improve:ients; making a, grand total of 0237,895* By Coy aissioner Sawdon : seconded by Co.x.issioner Rur_zsey _ RESOLVED, that the budget, as infor:la,lly approved, be . and the sa:Ne hereby is approved and adopted and a requisition ordered filed with the CoiNrlon Council for an appropriation of X174,195. to cover the estimated cost of gener ^.1 care,maintenance,and operation of the several departments under the control of the Board and an appropriation of w63,700, to cover the estimated cost of new construction and permanent improvements, being a total requisition of "'237, 895• C^,rried. On notion the adjourned. •J.E.:.:atthe :7s, Secretary. 1 17 () BOARD OF PUBLIC wQrS- �'�:1C DINGS Y CITY OF ITHACA, X. Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:00 P. Y. PRESENT :- 11ayor - dryers Corm tssioners - Sawdon, Allen, Uscall, Causer. Attc•rn - Iowers Kerk --• hatthews Engineer - Eustance Yu_•6cter -• Baker Water Dept. • • Supt -- Carpenter DECE :BER 9, 1936 i ,'!XTTES :- Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approve& S nE" las WFALL ST. The Clerk read a letter from Pax '!.Horner, 2i'_ T. Fall Street, asking what had been done about the O i dewalks an West Fall Street, in front of the IcElwee and Caster propartieo^ The Clerk was directed to .notify Lo. Horner that this matter would have the attention of the Board as soon as weather permite. PDT1TI�yv'_ : -The Clerk reed a petition from property owners in the vioirity of Six Mile Creel: and Clinton Street asking that vK"Attjn: . be given as soon as possible, to the hazard aazna4JbJ:&eek water going under the retaining wall, thus endangering their properties. Rngineer Eustance reported that a project for this work had been prepared and submitted for W.P.A. approval. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner niscall : RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to notify the petitioners that this matter has already received the Bostdls attention and that work will be advanced there as soon as the proposed project receives W.P.A. approval. Carried. 0 L AVE :-- The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Norbert SchIpkel who sn ea that he would comply with the Boards orders, regarding the op:;ning of Oak Avenue to traffic, as soon as the weather pernits, He also presented a map from Mr. Schickel showing that tthe `-cork he wa; toing 08 not entirely for his own benefit but benefited the city as reli because the fill he is removing i.s used for 7idening Oai Avenue. 00HANT C. VANBLARC00- The Clerk read a letter from • +ri Conant C. VanBlaroom conveying his very best wishes to the hayor and membtrs of the Board of Public Uorks. He reported that-: he had taken the liberty of replying to ::r. Van$iarcom I s lettei and read his reply:, SIDEZ;ALK - E. STATE St The Clerk read a letter from Allan H. Troman, Attorney for :�. :r. C.N. Stark, calling attenti, to the Board s action of July 22, 1936 therein it was agreed that if ran'; w en, at any time in the future , it becomea necessary for the city to disturb the present concrete sidewalk in front of hr. SOWS property on East State Street in order to repair the pip; line underneath it;,the city would repair or replace such sidewalk without expense to hire. hr. Trenan requested that this action be modified to include any damage to walks which ::light be laid in the future along the usual didera.lk lines towArd the southeast along East State Street. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner hiecgll RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to inform Er. Tremah that if nim'' additional walk is laid at a location and grade given by;the City Engineer, the Board then in office will probably give him uonsider_,- tion, but that the present Board does not feel it can bi4d any future 3oa.rd for some construction that might be � nde an4 they night be responsible for ; and further that it be called to Hr. Tremants attention that the location of the present yalk improves hr. Stark's property considerably. Carried. PEARSALL PLACE :- Attorney Powers reported that a deed frog:, the Pearsalls to the city for Plearsall Place had been executed and that a satisfactory agreement regarding the water line in this street also had been executed. He therefore recommended th^t a bill ag^inst : r. kea.rsall in the amount of 44140.44 for interest due on said water line be expunged. By Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Commissioner Allen: RESOLVED, that said bill, be and the same hereby is ordered expunged. CArricd. In this connection Attorney Powers reported that "some of the residents on this street had jade an informal request to have the street graded. The ::latter was left to the City Engineer. 3. P. WV • -2- Dec. 9, 1936- 17 1. twATER SHED PROPERTY Attorney Powers read a letter fro:-_i the firm of A.zdre s & Ellis, Owego, Nel; -York, as Attorneys for- the riertgagor Of the property orned by Ira 3. .:yers in Six. :. :ile Creek eater sired adj7:- "e-i1t to the 30t foot dam. They stated th ^t they �,erc dee-L = -)us of disposing of that portion of the lands bet: --een the i:•, x.d t-M.7cks and 'the creek, and asked if the city i :oul:d be _n:,e .ed i.r purchasing it. 'he rla,tter teas referred to the hater Committee and :rater S _-er; ntendcnt for investigation and the City Attorney bias n..: rrcCt to inform their accordingly and secure a pricy; on this • ract� "Ti -E- �•�,K3 -� 6id0 ►� RE.OVAL Due to nurzerous complaints received from people failing on slippery sidewalks throughout the city, ^.ttorney Po ..e :'s recor_rnended that the Board enforce its rules rcgarct`_ng the r. c _,ocra.l of snow and ice from sidewalks. The Clcik rep,•'rted that , -'ith the cooperation of the Engineer and Police Depa-�Li.aent '.as- year, all such conditions reported were talIzen ca: ^e of by notif�mng the respective owners and enforcing the rules of the Dc,.ard � r... Chip zespeut, Attorney Powers suggested that people : -light be educatum -1 to thei r legal responsibility in this riatter by continuing this practice with special reference to chronic offenders, On .motion the matter was referred to the : ayor to seek the 0o0pe:7ation of the Police Department again this year. STREETS CLOSED Attorney Powers recom__lended that nny street under cen;;ruc Lion should be officially closed by the .board during the period of such construction. He suggested that signs be placed at either end of any such street indicating that it was unde.r con - Gtr lotion and that users did so at their o-.-.m risk. He cited University Avenue as a good example in this case and reco:'r ended th ^t :Alt be closed. Dy do._Z :issioner Sawdon : seconded by Corr:iissioner Allen: Ea�7TA D. that University Avenue be and the sarse hereby is offi.ci7.11y cici;c; , for construction purposes from Linn Street to Ste-, art Avenue "Ild 11"c".1se Stewart Avenue from Fall Creek Drive to the north city lin:;, and that the City Engineer be directed to procure and inst[.11 at both ends thereof suitable signs indicating that portio.as Of streets have been closed, such signs to re._iain there until ti7e Fork :las been completed, accepted and the streets officially oT),ned by action of the Board. Carried. ASS^SSI E TTS :- Engineer Eustance submitted assess._lont :_Zaps covering : :nrovt:rients r_ia,de by the 3oard. Ly Gori::iissioner Sat don : seconded by Corimissioner : isc all: RESOLVED, that the .:laps be referred to the High-""'V Ca_l:.ittee for study and report at the next meeting. Carried. 't.P.A. PRQJECTS :- Engineer Eustance reported that he had prepared and submitted for :v.P.A. approv ^1, prior to this Doardfs approval, the follom ng projects l.Sewor Outfall from Disposal Plant, being revision of a project Previously approved by this board for a sey:ur line frori the Disposal Plant across the creek, and through"thc Johnson Boat Company land to the inlet. 2, six ::ile Creek 7alls. He reported that the i7.P.A. recently had r_iadc a no -.7 ruling , -Thich zequires the sponsor to pay the cost of all .:.1a.terials and equipment on any project involving less than X5,000 for labor. Por this reason he explained that he had combined the creck ,all project with one for crushing stone. He reported that a second hand stone crusher could be purchased from the Town of Dryden for w175.00 and put in a good orking con dition at a small cost. The crushed stone thus derived .-.ould be used in the 1937 surface treatment program. DY CorMissioner Swadon : seconder'_ by Co- m-Iiissioner :. :ismall ; RESOLVED, that project #1 for a "Seti,.rer Outfall" be approved as submitted, pending approval of• the plans by the So-Tor Cornmittec. O�,rrieC.. Dy Cor.Lmissioner 8a-.:don : secondec' by Cor_rlissioner Allen: RESOLVED; that project cct r 2, 'Six .. :ile Crc ,kV' r llc", as subr_iitted be approved, and that, bcforc starting -�--ork thereon, the Co;- ..:ittee on Creeks be directed to study the pl-.ns carefully. Carried, r♦ i P. —3— 12 -9 -36. W.P.A. PROJECTS :- Engineer Eustance reported that the following two projects had been returned without W.P.A. approval : 1. Gile's Street - draining, grading slopes etc. 2. Bryant Heights - curb & gutter. He reported that the SV.P.A. had reduced their share of the cost of materials by -about 01,200. He received the 3oard's approval to visit W.P.A. district headquarters to reach an agreement on the matter. GRAVEL - STEWART AVENUE :- Engineer Eustance reported,that in iiden- ing Stewart Avenue, he had unearthed a gravel bank which he thought was too valuable to waste as fill. He suggested that a Project be prepared for the gravelling; of seven dirt streets in the Bryant Tract, namely, Oxford, Harvard, Irving, Elmwood, Fairmount,torth and Delaware Avenue. He planned to remove the dirt from these streets, replace it with gravel from Stewart Avenue, and have then: ready for top surfacing in the 1937 program. He recommended nee, curbs and a ma.cadaraized surface on Delaware Avenue. His total estimate for such a pro,ect was $15,000. of which the city's share would be approximately 109,000. If this work could not be done in conjunction with the work now under way on Stewart Avenue, he suggested that permission be sought from Zr. Stanion to use his vacant lot at the corner of Delaware and Bryant Avenues to store some of this gravel on. Some more of it could be stored in Bryant Park. Com-:jissioner i isoall pointed out that storing, the gravel would entirely defeat the purpose of the project. Commissioner Sawdon suggested that the contractor doing the work on the new Spencer Street State Highway might be interested enough in procuring fill for that project to supply the trucks and,haul the dirt from these streets. Mayor Myers called attention to the large anon t of money spent this year on W.P.A. projects and suggested that in accordance with policies being adopted by other cities, thaoa should start -to curtail its work program with the idea a approaching and eventually adopting the pay- as -you-go pmlioy. He therefore recommended that the natter be first taken up 'with the Common Council and get their-.x>pinion on the ratter. Final action was therefore withheld pending advice from the Common Council and information, to be obtained by the City Engineer, regarding the removal of -nthe dirt from the streets,as suggested by Cormissioner. Sawdon. ENGINEER's REPORT Engineer Eustance reported that dead-end street signs had baen purchased and installed as directed and that the work on the horse barn on Franklin Street had been completed so that it was now available for storing equipment in. He reported good progress on all Tv'.P.A. projects. EQUIP "NT Commissioner Miscall reported thc,tthe new 4-man cab had been placed on the garbage truck and that the Aquipzient Corz.Attee had ordered an electric welder at a cost of $198. He estimated that this piece of equipment would save � the cost of the gas now used for acetylene welding. SESdAGE SCREENINGS GRINDER :- Co=aissioner Allen presented a propo- sal from the Jeffrey P.fg. Co., for a screening grinder for the Sewage Disposal Plant at a cost of $840 plus installation charges. Engineer Eustance reported that this equipment worked very satisfactory in other cities. No final action was taken pending an appropriation by the Council for this purpose. AUDIT : -3y Commissioner Sawdon : seconded by Comm.Allen RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by members of the Doa,rd be and the sa:ae hereby are approved for payment. Carried. ELECTRIC RATES :- Commissioner Sawdon reported that the Water Depart- ment had made a study of the amount of the electricity used by the Department during the past 11 months, and had discovered that if Ithaca had had Auburn's electric rate, the Department would have saved 01,834-57s On the basis of this report it was agreed that the Tinter Department could well afford to finance the services of a rate engineer; On motion the meeting adjourned. J.t.Yatthews,City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting Present Mayor - Kyers Commissioners - Savidon, Alderman - Perry Attorney - Powers C.�erk - Matthews Engineer - Eustance Yorester - Baker Water Supt. -- Carpenter 4 :00 P.M. r Dec._ 23, 1936' Allen, Merrill, Causer, 14iscall MINUTES minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. SEWER EXTENSION:- Mr. Chambers appeared before the Board on behalf of Mr. J.T.Newman and requested permission to extend, at his own expense, the sanitary sewer in Midway Road for about 4501 northeriy from the intersection of Northway & Triphammer Road. By Comm. Sawdon; seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that the request of J.T.Newman for permission to extend, at his own expense, the sanitary sewer main - -in the Village of Cayuga Heights for about 4501 northerly in Midway Road from the intersection of Northway Road and Triphammer Road be approved, and in consideration of 4is securing approval of such extension from the Village of Cayu �- Heights and the State Department of Health, and of his complying w yF'; all the rules and regulations of this Board applicable thereto, thi °�` Boardkhereby agrees to receive and treat,'according to the existing"'' treatment plan, all sewage from this extension, as shown on a Map by Carl Crandall, C.E., dated Oct-30, 1936, entitled "Cayuga Heights Village Sanitary Sewer Extension", a copy of which was filed with said request. Carried! PARKING AREA - E. GREEN ST: The Clerk read a communication from Burns Realty Company pointing out that the area of the present City Parking Area is insufficient to care for all the cars that are now being parked in the business district. The following proposal was made for the Board1s consideration: Purchase all of the property west of the parking area on E. Green Street to the holdings of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp., J.F.McKinney; and Treman, King & Co. This area includes the gas station now under lease to Socony and Wim. Lyme, which would ptoduce sufficient revenue to pay interest on investment and partially amortize same. Additional revenue from parking in this area would completely amortize this investment in a reasonable number of years. The gas station re- ferred to is annually returning to the owner about $2,500. and with the possibility of increased gallonage, it is reasonable to believe that this annual return will be increased. The space afforded would park at least sixty (60) cars, which,would have an annual teturn of 0 ,120., making a total revenue of at least ',5,620, per year. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. Sawdon RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a. committee to study the matter and confer with Mr. Burns thereon. Carried. Mayor Myers accordingly appointed Commissioners Sawdon, Allen and Causer as such a committee. PARKING AREA - E. STATE ST:- The Clerk read another communication from Burns Realty Company regarding the possibility of acquiring the use of the land in the rear of properties Nos. 322 -335 E. State StT'Get owned by Leland D. Van Renssalear, Eagles Fraternity and J. Walter Williams. The space available would park approximately 150 cars. He suggested that the following plan for payment of the land in question_ could be worked out between the city and the owners: The City of Ithaca, at its own cost and expense to remove present structures, grade area, enclose same with fence, and pay all taxes on all areas used for parking purposes. At the end of each business year, after all operating expenses have been paid, surplus, if any, to be divided equitably between cooperating parties. Adjacent to the south east section of the area referred to, is the hollow the building owned by P.D. Conley Estate, which} could be used for a rest room -if satisfactory arrangements for a lease could be secured. 14 B,p. 12- 23 -36. He further suggested that if this proposal is of interest to the Board in the proposed lease of the land, purchase of the area be given consideration for future planning.', On motion, the matter was referred'to the Committee, previously appointed by Mayor Dyers to study the proposal on the E. Green Street proposition, for study and report. STATER SHED PROPERTY:- Attorney,, Powers reported that parties interest& in the sale of the Ira B. Myers property in Six 3:iile Creek water shed had requested that the city make an offer for its purchase. On motion the matter was left with the Water -Committee for further study and report. UNIVERSITY AVENUE:- Engineer Eustancc reported that after completion of the University Avenue project, he anticipated a:n unexpended balance in the appropriation sufficient to fill the existing open ditch on the East side from the cemetery northerly, if the Board so desired. By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen ZH,'SOLVED, that the Engineer be authorized to proceed with this work. Carried. STATE & EITCHELB INTERSECTION:- Engineer Eustance reported that the intersection at State & Mitchell Street had been widened, the concrete base laid and the street opened to traffic until spring when he anticipated repaving the intersection with brick. In this connection h-e advised the Board that the V.P.A. labor in this project had. been exhausted which fact will necessitate the submission of a supplementa'- project for this work before it canbe- finished in the Spring. He pointed out that the brick in the block on E. State Street from Eddy to Mitchell Street and on Mitchell Street from E. State Street to Linden Avenue, although in good shape, is very rough and uneven, anc suggested that a project be prepared for the relaying of the pavement in these two blocks, which would of course include the intersection in question. By Comm. ILLiscall : seconded by Comm. Merrill RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Construction & Improvemen Committee for study and report. Carried: WATER SHED RT /WAY: - Mater Supt. Carpenter reported that he had secure( an option on a suitable rt /way to the south side of the water shed from the Coddington Road. This rt /way, on the Robinson property, is 20 feet wide and includes a triangular plot of approximatley .one acre at its end. He recommended its purchase for the sum of "2.25• By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. 11,iscall RESOLVED, that the purchase of this rt /way be and the same is hereby authorized from later Dept. funds''at a cost of ?225. Carried. AkERICAN `i ATER'VORKS ASSN: - Comm. Sawdon recommended that the eater Supt. be authorized to attend -a meeting of the American Waterworks Asstn. to be held in New York City Dec. 29th. By Comm. Sawdon; seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, that Water Dept. Supt-Carpenter be authorized to atttendeahie meeting, at City expense, as recommended. STATER SERVICES - W. STATE STREET.- On motion the 'tiYater Dept-Supt. was authorized to proceed with the repairing of water senext son guest State Street, in anticipation of its beinv repaved next sur1uner SE; AGE SCREENINGS GRINDER:- By Comm. Allen: seconded by Comm. S877'01- wTHEREAS, There is immediate need for purchase of a sewage screenings grinder for The Sewage Disposal Plant, AND 'JGHER:,�AS, All known manufacturers of such equipment have been contacted informally regarding prices thereon, AND WHEREAS, The equipment offered by The Jeffrey Mfg. Company is especially suitable for the presett needs, because it conforms with the prosent type sewage screen in use, AND WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Board that no benefit) financial or otherwise, would accrue by reason of advertising for bids %hereon; and further because such advertising would cause unnecessary delay and e�cpen se , NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the purchase of a sewage screening: grinder, at a cost of .y840. plus installation charges, be and the same hereby is authorized from The Jeffrey Mfg. Co. without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. Carried and Approved. —3— 12- 23 -36. 17 ) AUDIT: - By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. yTerrill RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. ASSESSMENTS:- Engineer Eustance filed a schedule and accompanying maps for the following assessable improvements constructed recently: Pavement:- Highland Place Curb:- E. State Street Curb & Gutter : - Chestnut, Cobb, Hector, Hillview, Linn, Miller, Mitchell, School, Spencer Pl, Terrace P1. �Jater and "lorth Streets. Sidewalks : - Cornell and Third Streets Sanitary Sewer : - Esty, Fourth, Giles, Grandview Ext., . Hector, Ithaca Rd., South, E. State St. and Ta.ughannock Blvd. Comm. Sawdon reported that these assessments had been studied care - fully by the Committee and he therefore recommended their approval.. B,1 Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Merrill R.- H]SOLVED, That the maps and schedule of assessments on the move- name^1 e treets be and the same hereby are approved and lev,e.a, k -TD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a public hearing thereon be held b -fore this Board at its regular meeting, Feb. 24, 1937, at 4 :00 p.rf... a.id the Clerk directed to give the required notice thereof. Carried. ,%2) ONIA CONTRACT:- The Clerk presented a contract with Mathieson A -.kLli Works, Inc., for the purchase of ammonia, for the year 1937. F- -j D ointed out that the price had been increased 1-210' per lb, By Comm. Sawdon: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, That the Mayor and the City Clerk be and they hereby are authorized to sign and seal the contract, as submitted for the year 1937• Carried. AUCTION SALE:- The Clerk reported that the city planned to hold an auction sale early in 1937 on certain vacant lots and other properties acquired through tax sale. Three of the properties thus acquired -,re Pn.rk Street, Renzetti Place and Cottage Plac,.,, which he suggested the city retain title to as city streets. A number of the vacant lots referred to are located in the vicinity of the water shed and Six Zile Creek Park most of which are of71t.tU value. It wa.s pointed out that the Board had previously favored retaining title to these lots a:s pr.rt of Six Mile Creek Park and the water shed. Other lots which the Board favored retaining are on Morris Avenue. By Comm. Miscall: seconded by Comm. Allen RESOLVED, That the Board of Public Works hereby accepts the deeds to park St., Renzetti Place and Cotta. -e Puce, as acquired through tax sale, i to be maintained as city streets, AND BE 11' FURTHER RESOLVED, T)at deeds, as acquired through tax s ^.le, to all lots in the vicinity of Six I.ile Creek, as well as those on orris Avenue, be accepted, the property thus acquired to be maint- e.ined as a part of the water shed a.nd%or forpnrxpurposes. Carried. BUDGET - 1937:- -The Clerk reported in dut -,il on the; tentative action taken by the Council tegarding the Board's proposed budget fo, the year 193 7. He reported that the appronri?tion for maintenance of the airport had been temporarily withhLld because members of the Council felt that the revenue from this source should be sufficient to pay all maintenance costs. He stated that the Council therefore he.d recommended thgt the Board of Public '.forks study the present lease at the airport. Their recommend -tion included the following propositions for the Boards consideration: 1. Advertise for bids on the lease and atva,rd it to the highest bidder. 2. Employ a manager and license all flyers at a fixed fee for the use of the airport. During discussion of the matter it was brought out that the present lease might be illegal, because of not advertising for bids therefor. Attorney Powers stated th ^.t, in his 6pinion, the lease is valid until voided on technical, grounds. 17 6 B.P. "TV . -4-- 12- 23 -36. Comm. Sawdon pointed out that the: Soil Conservn.tion Service was very desirous of obtaining space in the old hangar for the storage of hay, grain, tools and equipment. An appropriation would be necesca,r;,r to make such space available. After further discussion, the 1aayor suggested that a joint meeting of the Common Council and the Board of Public Works be held prior to JanuF.ry 1, 1937 to discuss this as well as other pertinent matters about which there seems to be some slight misunderstanding. DIumbers of the Board agreed that such met- ing would be advisable and the Clerk was directed to make the necessary arrangements. On motion the meeting adjourned. T O.E.Dirtthews, t City Clerk.