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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1940440 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC rOR ,KS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 10:00 A. M. January 10, 194w PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - Adams Attorney - Thaler Engineer - Marble Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter General Foreman - Alby Construction Foreman - Cass Sewer Inspector - Wismar MINUTES Hi.nutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. STANDING COW,!iITTEES Mayor Campbell announced the following standing committees of the Board of Public Yorks for the year 1940: Bishop RATER Rumsey Hopper HIGHWAYS, GARBAGE AND STRE7T LIGHTING Egbert Hassan Hoo»er CREEKS AND BRIDGZS Hopper Egbert Hassan Rumsey SEWERS Bishop Causer PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Causer Hassan Egbert FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Hassan Causer Rumsey U10's-00wXylo 14, T B Apn The following communication rom the ifayor was read: "Ithaca, N. Y., January 10, 1940. Gentlemen: It has been my personal experience that success or failure in every venture is based on the type of planning, cooperation, and sincerity Of purpose shown by those associated with the venture. In the east I have enjoyed the reputation in my contracting business of being able to organize, plan, and carry to successful completion the venture started. The business of the City of Ithaca is the biggest business in the County. It represents tie largest investment and its stockholders, who are the taxpayers, number over 4,000. It is our responsibility to conduct tie City's business in their interest and not break faith with t:.e Common Council, who have approved your apnointments. It would be far easier for me, at my age to take life easy, being retired from business, but knowing the Noughts of my many friends in all sections of the City regarding the continual increase i city taxes, I felt it my responsibility to help in every possi�le manner the City of Ithaca, w:4ich has made my life haopy and finan- cially successful. I have "key noted" my administration for "Economy and Effiaienof in Operation." I feel it is possible to operate the City in a more economical and efficient manner than is shown by the record of the past ten or fifteen years. I do not intend to re -hash many things 446 Board of Public Works -2- January 10, 1940 that have haT?pened in the past, as that is "water over the dam-" Speaking of dams, I do not think we need the $500,000 dam so widely promoted. lay position in the Board of Public Storks might be compared to the ,*overnor on a steam engine, whose function is to conserve and direct the steam to operation parts. I do not claim to know all a answers to _siany of the co,iplex problems of City Government, but with an effi- cient organization that is willing to cooperate, thoughtfully study their problems, and cast aside petty politics, we will not be forced to direct stea::1, or taxpayers' Toney, except to worthwhile -)rojects aid expenditures for the interest of the City of Ithaca as a whole. Tn tiais way we will practice econony and deserve the trust placed ir.. use The manner in which taxes have greatly increased in Ithaca during the past twenty years, should prompt a program of real economy in our City Government. The following are an example of the increase referred to and it can be safely assumed that all nroperties in the City have been affected likewise proportionately. Property No. 1 is a commercial property and property No. 2 is aesidential property. City Taxes Only Year Assessment Tax No. 1 - Commercial 1915 $12, 600.00 $176.32 1925 25, 50.00 1W-32 .50 1935 134, 400.00 No. 2 - Residential 1915 5, SOO.OQ 183-16 1925 110.600,00 123.54 ,PY3f .fit 12, 6*o. 19/6/•2-9 I hone this brief message to the Board will be taken in the spirit in which it is given. I assure you ray absolute cooperation in ad- ministering the City's business for the interest of the Taxpayers of Ithaca and will expect your cooperation in return." ASHES. SIX -HILL CREEK BANK The Clerk reported that upon receipt of Cornp alp e of dumping ashes down the bank of Six -Mile Creek, the Clerk was instructed to write the offenders and request them to stop the practice. Attorney T_h&ler expressed the opinion that the nracticedmight be termed "a niliaanoe" and prohibited under the ordinances of the City. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Co�m:nissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH DRS E Attorney Thaler reported that the :natter of excLange of a small piece of City -owned property for a strip of land owned by Dr. Hoefle, and used by the City in the constr- uction of Cornell Street, had been brought to his attention, and requested fury -_er information. Engineer Marble explained tliat Dr. Hoefle is nrepared to deliver a deed to tiie City upon receipt of a deed for the small triangular piece at the north of the Hoefle development, and sug,ested that the legal- ity of the transfer should be investigated by the Attorney. The matte7 was referred to the Attorney end Engineer for further investigation and report. pZZ;.ja To DISC,iARGE SEWAGE INTO CA GA INLET, Engineer Marble reported receipt ;of a permit to discharge sewage into Cayuga Inlet from the nronosed sever replacement in 1 4itchell Street and South Cayuga Street and explained that before the permit is operative it must be filed in the County Clerk's Office. By Commissioner Causer, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Clerk be authorized and directed to file the permit in tiie County Clerk's Office. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORXS - AUDIT SHEET January 10, 1940 Vendor Amount -- 17-14 Leon H. Cass New York Telephone Co. 5 Genesee Ribbon & Carbon Corp. 60.27 Haverstic'k & Co. $ 1.49 V City of Ithaca, Water Fund 2.17 -" Jamieson- 11cNinney Co., Inc. 19-55"' Robinson & Carpenter 1.05x1 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 129. 28 �--' S. L. Sheldon 3-124,- J. J. Driscoll 15.63 Tisdel's Repair Shop .75 I.N. & L. E. Gurley 4$.90 Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 8.00_. Binghamton Battery Sales Co. 2.10- - City of Ithaca 43.12 Hawkinson Tread Service 3.00 Freeborn - Perkins Co. 17}.05 " Reynolds & Drake 1 ,5. 46 - Cayuga Lumber Co. 2-82" August Alby 29- 52 Auburn Mµetal Products Co. 6. 61�~ Aeroil Burner Co., Inc. 38.00�- C. W. Wismar 18.95 Auto Body & Radiator Forks 1. 04° Stover Printing Co. 8. 5 Seitz Oil Products 30.25 �- Vestal Che deal Lab. Inc. 97.02 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Z5�'-00�- . 68 Ithaca Coop. G.L. F. Service Inc. Sturm Bros. 27.00 V Driscoll Bros. & Co. 17. 82 y,.. Wm J Ryan 1b. 43 Lohr & Kramer 4.09 N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 115.26'' City of Ithaca, Water Fund 6.76 �-' N Y S Electr c & Gas 00rp 272.90 1-- N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 12794.25 Cayuga 11otors Corp 1. 2 J C Stowell Co 6• S J Jolly • 3Z " T G 1 illers Sons' Paper ®o= 3Z• 25 Standard Oil Co of N Y 308.47 �,, Driscoll Bros. & Co 5.62 E. M. Rumsey & Son 27.45 Reynolds & Dra' =Le 3.71 'Approved by Finance Comm. ittee P Dater Fund Invoices presented for Audit January 10, 1940. John T. Allen 4.37: Atwaters 2.19 4Z. Binghamton Battery Sales Co. 4.lox The Bristol Co. 46.09! H. A. Carey Co. Inc. 15.00 \4 Central Hanover Bank and Trust Co. 3.874 J. J. Driscoll 5.87V General Chemical Co. 451.94)( Goodrich Silvertowr. Stores 2.31x Hellige Inc. 2.1a x Irving Trust Co. 7.49y City of Ithaca, General Fund 53.43A it It tt tt tt 2.9 3 � Ithaca Coop. G.L.F.Service 10.00 �,/ Ithaca Gear and Auto Parts Co. 5.90)( Jamieson- 14cKinney Co. 4.57x Kline' s Pharmacy 1.00n( L. V. R. R. Co. 96.67:1\ Mohr & Kramer 1.03( Luigi Massucci 23.25v Mathieson Alkali orks 43.91 New York State Electric & Gas Corp.102.76 -< New York Telephone Co. 19.97 -( Carl Personius 5.58 William T. Pritchard .38'4 E. M. Rumsey & Son 4.41x S. L. Sheldon 1.76' H. E. Shepard 8.50)( R. F. Smith 6.15X Treman, King & Co. 7.92X Wallace & Tiernan Co.. 3.06x Cayuga Motors Corp. 8.50x George D. Carpenter 21.55)( Approved Finance Cow ittee; c. 4' a 0 Board of Public 'forks 447 --�- January 10, 19tK7 H2,�n 'T �v +Q„ Engineer Marble reported receipt from the engineers Ro sooe � , of the certificate of co._,fnietion of the Boiler Instal- lation on the Hospital Project, with the request that the Owner annoint a committee to inspect the installation and report to the Board of Public Works. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to inspect the Hospital Boiler as reported by the City Engineer. Carried. The hayor appointed the following Commissioners to tie com::iittee: Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, E RV Suet. Carpenter reported that recently OL question has arisen in regard to gevv�ce repairs by the Water Dept. and requested an opportunity to discuss the matter with the Water Comiittee, together with other :,ratters in regard to work of the Dept. for tae year. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be feferred to tiie Water Committee for study and rapert:.ati::the next meeting. AA= LUNA- D Supt. Carpenter reported Lhat the State Board of Health has requested thhat all dead ends in the water mains be eliminated so far as Dossible. He stated twat there is aedead end in ftller Avenue which will require. the extension of the main approx- imately 1200 feet to Hook Place, and another in Grandview Avenue between Aurora and Hudson Streets. By Comnissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Water Dept. be authorized to eliminate these dead ends by extending the :gains as suggested. Q N G CLAY Supt. Carpenter reported that there is now an old three inch water main in Ld)dge 'day which should be replaced by a six inch main. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Com.,iissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Water Dept. be authorized to install a six inch main in Lodge Way between Wyckoff Avenue and Heights Court. Carried. PUR __ LTER IQ SIX L-ZQQJ DAL Supt. Carpenter reported that due to the cons ruction of a pipe- ine to the sixty -foot dam it is sometimes impossible to secure an ample flow of water to the filtration plant and stated that in order to correct the difficulty it would be neces- sary to construct several culverts and lay a new line at these locations. He stated further that before the line can be changed it will be necessary to secure a new right -of -way over some properties. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Cater Co:rnittee and the City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. WATER SERVICE�T WOOD PROPERTIES I KLJ E ROAD Supt. Carpenter T ) receipt of "a request rom X.rs* er a Wood to install water services at the properties at 129 and 131 Kline Road as soon as the new main ie installed in {line Road. By Qommissioner Hopper, seconded by CoinfAssioner Bishop; Resolved, that the installation of these Services be authorized, work to be dome at the owner's expense, and under the supervision of the later Dent. and in accordance with the rules end regulations of the Board of Public r7orks. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, t:lat the bills audited by the finance committee be and the same Thereby are approved and Grdered paid. Carried. PAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported that the matter of the YSsMmZ5nT9 "r or , he paving of Test State Strebt and Stewart Avenue ias been called to his attention and t1lat in accordance with Section 1 4 of the City Charter tae assessment map should be prepared and submitted to the Council for levy of the assessment. By Co °n 1 ssi over Hopper, seconded by Com _ .qi s si o.her Bi salon : Resolved, that the City Engineer be instructed to prenare the assessment map and a statement of the cost of the naving and when approved after a public hearing, file same with the Common Council ror levy of the assessment. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned.i�/ F H Spr ger, CitolClerk. 448 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 10:00 A. H. January 24, 1940 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper Aldermen - Vail, Adams Attorney - Thaler Engineer - Tlarble Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT CONTRACT Zr. J. Dall appeared before the Board in connection with the engine installation at the sewer plant and stated that since the engine was installed in accordance with the plans and specifications, he felt it was up to the Engineer to redesign and install a proper foundation to carry the engine to eliminate vibration, and that if the account is not settled,prompt- ly, he will be compelled to present the matter to the P.R.A. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City ttorney for investigation and report. STREET LIGHTING_ CONTRACT L:r. Price of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. reported that the present contract for street lighting ex- pires on 11arch 1st. and presented a new contract which oomhin6s the original as well as the supplemental contract, and requested the Board to study same, and if possible approve the contract by Z-larch 1st. By Commissioner Causer, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the contract be referred to the Street Lighting Committee, the City Engineer and the City Attorney for study and report to the Board. SEWAGE DISPOSAL PLANT CONTRACT Engineer Marble reported receipt of a request from the J. Dall Jr. Inc. for payment of the addition- al sum of 0556.75 for extra work in excavating for foundation, and the matter was referred to Engineer Holmes who recommended the sum of $500.00 be allowed. It was agreed to defer action on the matter until further dis- cussed with Mr. Holmes. STATE STREET SANITARY SEWER PROJECT Engineer Marble reported that he Rork on the State Street sanitary sewer has progressed extent that the additional appropriation of $2, 0 agreed upon by the Common Council at their meeting held November 1, 1939 will be needed about February lat. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Ibmmon Council be requested to appropriate the additional sum of $2,000. to complete the project. Carried. S. CAYUGA STREET AND HITCHELL STREET SLIVER PROJECTS Engineer Marble reported that in approving the Plans for the replacing of the sewer line in I,-,atchell Street, the State Department of Health requires the installation of two additional manholes to eliminate curves. He also reported that due to a question of right shof way it had been suggested that the line iii. & 'Cayug n not be extended beyond the railroad tracks which will reduce the cost of the project, and he recommended,that that part of thp project be deleted, and stated that if the Board approved these changes, it will be necessary to revise the project papers and resubmit tO W.P.A. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to prepare corrected projects for the above work as outlined at an estimated cost to the City of $1900. for the S. Cayuga Street project and :1546. for the Mitchell Street project and submit to W.P.A. for their approval. Carried. Board of Public Works -2- January 24, 1940449 Attorney Thaler entered the Council chamber at this point. STEWART PARK CONCESSION Forester Baker reported that 11r. Alvah Gilbert who hag had the Stewart Park concession for the past two years has asked for a three year contract which will enable him to Lcaprove service at his stand. He has offered $75.00 per year if no bathing is allowed in the park and ;;150.00 if bathing is allowed. Lt was suggested that _.:r. Baker attempt to secure additional bids for the concession before a contract is made. SIDEWALK 112 S. CORN STREET Forester Baker reported that due to the growth of roots of an elm tree at the above address, the side - walk has been raised about 18" and that the owner of the property has requested him to do something about the roots. He stated that if the roots are out to lower the sidewalk to the present grade, the tree will not be safe, and asked if the side- walk g could be raised at this point. y.Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee, C City Attorney, City Engineer and City Forester for investigation and report. Carried. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE Commissioner Causer requested the Board to again consider the matter of erecting a club house at the Newman Golf Course and stated that the Stewart Park Commission will con- tribute up to ;�5, 000. which leaves an estimated contribution of $2,500. which must be contributed by the City. :r. Causer stated that he felt the club house will be self sustaining after construction. Alderman Adams stated that the Common Council has expressed willingness to consider the proposi- tion if all the details of construction and maintenance are pre- sented to that body. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Public Buildings and Grounds Committee be directed to pre"re a complete state-ment of estimated construction costs, maintenance costs, and revenues and present to the Common Council for their consideration. Carried. WATER DEPART -=IT CH ARGES_ Supt. Carpenter reported that at a meeting of the e�Wate- r Committee it was agreed that section 128 of the City Charter should be amended to permit the charges for re- pairs to water service and other work done by the Water Department as enumerated in the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works to be placed as a lien against the property where work is done. By Commmissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Attorney be instructed to prepare a local law amending section 128 of the City Charter as outlined above and submit to the Common Council for their consideration. Carried. WATER 14AIN LXTE 1SION - GRARQVIEW AVENUE Supt. Carpenter reported that the necessary information has been turned over to the City Attorney to enable him to secure the necessary right of way over property owned by Lr. Frank Speno and the T. orse Chain Co. who have agreed to give the right of way without cost to the City, to per- mit extending the water main from Aurora Street to Hudson Street thrti Grandview Avenue as authorized by the Board on January 10, 1940- By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to secure the necessary right of way from the property owners. Carried. PIPE LINE — 60 M DAB.:. Supt. Carpenter reported that information as been given to the-city Attorney in regard to the necessary rightsof way needed along the pipe line to the 60 ft. dam which will enable the Water Department to construct necessary culverts where the line is to be straightened. Mr. Carpenter stated that he understood these rights of way may be secured without cost to the City. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to secure the necessary rights of way from the property owners. Carried. 45 (D Board of Public Works -3-- January 24, 1940 WATER LEAKS - MITCHELL STREET BTSTEI: Bunt. Carpenter reported that a serious water leak was discovered in the Mitchell Street system at Clinton and ?aeadow Streets and that this break as well as several others which have occurred near this location was caused by the condition of the soil which is very soft, and stated . that if the line is relaid at an estimated cost of $725.00 this trouble can be eliminated. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Water Department be authorized to relay the line at the point mentioned. Carried. SURPLUS FROM WATER DEPARTIZNT Supt. Carpenter reported receipt of a letter from the Conference of iayors stating that surplus funds from the Y►ater Department may be turned over to the general city fund. The :natter was referred to the City Attorney for investiga- tion and report at the next meeting. CHLORINATION OF SEWAGE EFFLUENT Commissioner R,..;.msey reported that it is understood that the State Department of Health will soon re- quire the chlorination of all effluent discharged into the waters of the State from the sewage treatment plant and that a project for the installation of chlorinating equipment has been submitted to • P.W.A. the cost of which is estimated at approximately x$8,000. of t which P.W.A. would contribute 45'J and the City would be required to contribute 55%- It was reported that the estimated cost of chlorination of effluent after installation of equipment would be ,1,500. per season for post chlorination and $3,500 per season for pre chlorination. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the Sewer Com,,iittee and the City Engineer be instructed to prepare a state;nent of all costs in connection with chlorination and submit to the Common Council for their considera- tion. Carried. BOILER INSTALLATION - HOSPITAL PROJECT Commissioner Egbert re- ported that the special comi-iiittee appointed by the Mayor had in- spected the boiler installation at the 1emorial Hospital and recommended that the work be accepted and certificate of completion issued. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca,N Y.does hereby accept the work of Peter L. Cooper on steam boiler installation at ;,iemorial Hospital, Docket N.Y. 1480 -F as fully complete on January 17, 1940 in accordance with the plans, specifi- cations, contract and other related documents as approved by the Regional Director of P-17-A. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. SALARY INCREASE - MARY PARISELL Commissioner Hassan, Chairman of he Finance Committee,reported a request for a salary increase for Mary Parisell, stenographer- clerk, in the City Clerkts office and stated that the Finance Com- mittee recommends an increase of $100. per year. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Con- missioner Causer: Resolved, that the salary of nary Parisell be increased from $1,000. to $1,100. annually effective February 1, 1940. Carried. ASHES - SIX LULE CREEK BANK Attorney Thaler reported that he had written the several persons who have been dumping ashes down the creek bank and requested them to discontinue the practice. EXCHANGE OF PROPERTY WITH DR. HOE'FLE Attorney Thaler reported that the deed has been prepare to comp ete the transfer of property with Dr. Hoefle. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the:1ayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the deed on behalf of the City. Carried. Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit January 24, 1940; Bailey deter Company $ 3.16 Burroughs Adding 11:achine Co. 38. William A. Church Co. 30.2511 Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 40.54,E Genesee Sanitary "piper Co. 3,9.52--- City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.00 The Kennedy Val ve Co. 84.55/ ", A. M. Little 16 70/ I�.athieson Alkali dd'orks 10..77 New York State Electric & Gas Copp. 3.06 New York Telephone Co. .17-- Will Corporation 1,87, P. d. Wood & Son 297.76/ Approved Fir)ence Committee F BOARD OF PUBLIC 17ORHS - AUDIT SHEET January 24, 1940 Name T. G. K'iller's Sons Paper Co. Phillips Ribbon & Carbon Co., Inc. Standard Oil Co. of N. Y. Lo Zr et Lramer Auburn Metal Products Co. Cayuga Rock Salt Co., Inc. T. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Andy Soyring Goodrich Silvertovni Stores Beals ',cCarthy & Rogers, Inc. Haverstick & Co., Inc. Pete's Glass Shop Erie J. %tiller & Co., Inc. Davis E.iergency Equip. Co., Inc. Herbert Stevens FinaD-G,e Committee Amount 3 •90 467.30 33.25 6.61- 24.00 t 4.4 r' 2.4Z �- 5.00 1.71 -- 29.19 7.98 2.75 .- 2. 61 11. 25 >_ Board of Public Works —4— January 24, 19+0 SE dER DEPART::EITT CAR Supt. Carpenter reported that the Plymouth coupe used by the Sewer Depart_.nent is in need of repairs estimated at $250. and since the car is five years old he did not feel it would pay to .,lake the repairs and recommended that a new car be purchased. It was agreed that a nick up truck would be more suitable for use of the Sewer Department. By Co:-::_issi one r Egbert, seconded by Go;nmiss over Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare speci- fications for a suitable truck for the depart-iilent and submit to the Board. Carried. AIR �IAI ER The purchase of a new air lha:raer was discussed, but no action was taken. On motion the Meeting w ws adjourned. F. H. snringer City Clerk pow) BOARD OF PU:3LI0 17013 -S :eROC 7: ;DIr GS City of Ithaca, IT. Y. Postponed Regular :eeting 10: 00 February 19, 1940 PRESENT Coimnissioners - Causer, .Egbert, Ru:-.asey, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - Hazza Engineer - l arble Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer later & Sewer Supt. -- Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass rlutiibing Insptr. - wismar PLR::LkYEXT VICE- CHAIRIiAN Pursuant to the provisions of section 115 of the City Charter, Commissioner Egbert was duly elected permanent Vice - Chairman of the Board of Public 4vorks and due to the absence of 1 ayor Ca_1pbell, Co:uiissioner Egbert presided. 7INUTES "iainutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CONTRACT #2 SEi-AGE TREAT :. �N_T PLAidT DOCTY'= N.Y. 1913 -F Chairman Egbert explained ti a at tiffs meeting bids for furnishing chlorinat- ing equipment for sewage treat ent plant additions, Docket Y.Y. 1913 -F, were to be opened a.-id read. Prior to opening of bids, the announcement was .lade that no addenda were issued. The following bids were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Bid Deposit .Vallace & Tiei -aan Co., Inc. 4 9 4. 4350. certified chec:: Newarl,L, IT. J. Pardee Engineering Co. 7,497• 375• if it 3915 29th St. Long Island City, Y. Y. Everson Iifg. Co. 61,110. 405.50 bid bond 214 i►'. Huron St. Chicago By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Nhereas after due advertisement three bids were received by the Board of Public iorl.s of the City of Ithaca for contract 42 for furnishing chlorinating equipment and installation supervision in accordance with sewage treatment plant additions, Docket N.Y. 1913 -F, and Whereas, after due consideration and co:parison it appears tilat the Wallace & Tiernan bid of �6, 994. is the lowest formal and regular bid of those received, and Whereas, it further appears that said low bidder has a permanent place of business, has adequate equipment, and is technically and financially qualified to perform the work under such contract, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, by the Board of Public Corks of the City of Ithaca, N. Y. that contract 42 in connection with the sewage treatment plant additions at Ithaca, Y. Y. be awarded to Wallace & Tiernan Co., Inc. in the sum of X6,994. This award to be conditioned upon ap -oroval by the Public Worl:s Ad:'_zinistration and the appropriation of necessary funds by the Ca;:1::1on Council of the City of Ithaca, Y. Y. and to become effective upon such approval and appropriation of funds. Should tizis bid not be so an"oroved or necessary .Honey appropriated, this award shall be ineffective. Be It Further Resolved, that the :ayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City of Ithaca after the foregoing conditions have been fulfilled and after deliverer of a perfor.mazce bond satisfactory to the Board of Public Worl�s and the Public 0.1 70 Adr::ini stra ti on. Ayes 5 Causer, Egbert, Ru:nsey, Hopper, Bishop Nays 0 Carried. 3TzACA COLLEGE PLAYGROUND :Fr. Fred A. Rogalsl~y appeared on behalf of Ithaca College and reported that due to the great a:zount of activity on Percy Field by the Board of Education, it someti -mes conflicts with its use by the College and requested the Board to consider leasing a portion of the Bergholtz tract north of the school playground to the College. 453 Board of { ubli c -or- s F ebruAry 19, 1940 He stAted that the Collet_ e is willing to pay a rental for the grounds if the City will gr=ade and need the -plot to 'peep gradd .;lowed. Attention wzs called to the fact that taxes would be assessed on the property if a, rental wns charged. ".r. Aog •ls_y sug�ested that the tax iten be coAside-red_ when ter. s are discussed. By Co., _issiener no oer, seconded by CooVssioner 3ishop: Resolvea, tAa.t the _hatter be referred to the ca_hnittee on buildings and `rounds, the City Engineer and City Forester for study and r•ort• Carried. GROUND CAME :.Y. S. 11M. A 5 CORE. nr. Avery of the Z.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. requested perAission to inst<All and oaint.Ain a ground cable on S. Ca7uga Street for the purpose of securing an electrical grcund for the south hill substation by attAching it to the City water main at the lhydr�nt on the westerly side of S. Cnyugn Street and South '-ill Terrace. " By Ccinissioner ?unsey, seconded by Connissioner Hopper! Resolved., that peroi ssi on be `:ranted subject to the ap nroval of the City :+nEi:heer. Carried. BOAS D OF & 7 iM OFFICE 2' .:i= The Clern reported a request fro:--1 the B07rd_ of Heolth to loath tie •services of City nEineer :garble for the pur,Dose of sir-)ervisi.nj alterations in the library building for o ante _e for the health office. By Co;.h iissioner Rvisey, seconded by Co-noissioner 3ishop: resolved, that the request be denied, due to the anount of wore required of the City AnZi-hee-r in his ie, u.1ar duties including supervision of W. . n. and 2.7.n. Vroj ects. Be It Further resolved, that this Board reco :_iend that the Board of Health e_nloy an architect or other qualified -person to plan and supervise the wori . Carried. STATE STAIN 6 , IIT A ,s 61 !R z M T The he C_ erh reported that the 71101 council _passed a resolution at their meeting held February 7, 1940, to the effect that it was the sense of that 3oard that the Q2,000. required to co:_holete the St Ate Street sanit nry sewer project should be tn en from the agnTopTiation for construction and permanent L-iiorove..e :hts for 1940. CJJB Q GUJTZJ, 0 SE SRS The Ingi_heer reported that the assess lent maps coverin, paving, curb A gutter, and sanitary sewers in vzrious streets have been prenared. By Com iissioner Hooper, seconded by Co ni.ssioner Ru:Isey: Resolved, that a, -,public hearin6 be held at the re`ular Aeeting of this Board on the 13th day of orch, 1940 at 7:150 P.m-, on assess- ments for the construction of street having, curb A gutter and san- itary sewers in the followiq. :ha led streets: EepaviqL nest State Street, SteT, nrt Aveque Curb Gutter Valley :oni, ?Lidgedale IoM 71 _iwood_ "veAue, Ithaca road Ea,stwoo? Avenue, Porn Albany Streets setters Crescent i:1 ce, Pearsall Place Be It 7urther resolved, t;h�t snore assessments be and the syne are Thereby Levied ngninst the owners or occupants, or aZninst the un1:iio9vn oS'"lers of 7ny such lands a:hd 'reuses ?bu.ttinj unon said streets a j lenefited thereby, vOich properties ore .hereby deemed to have been benefited. and assess nents levied in accordance with the schedule and taps filed in the office of the City Cle-rh, Uz.: for the construction of se ers at the rate of 90t per lineal foot fronta.ye abutting wDon said Streets, and for the construction of curb & gutter on the basis that the City pays the cost for the frontage at street intersections and 401� of the re• aining costs, and that the balance of 50,0 thereof assessed against the ne'rsors or properties on said street, and for the repaving, on the b,,sis that the City p.F,ys the cost for the frontage at street intersections and 70A of the -renainin costs, and that the balance of 305 thereof assessed aj- inst the persons or .properties on said streets. Carried. 454 Board of Public Works --3- February 19, 1940 COAL BIDS Engineer Marble reported receipt of bids for coal for heating the repair shop as follows: Ithaca Fuel Supply Co. ;6.17 per ton net Robinson & Carpenter 5.73 �� �� �► South Side Coal Co. 5.25 By Comn._lissioner Hopper, seconded by Com- niissioner Ru:lsey: Resolved, that the contract for furnishing 40 tons of coal for the repair shop be awarded to the South Side Coal Co., the low bidder in the amount of 45.25 per ton. Unanimously Carried. GLEIti' D. HOLIES RE`'"AGE PLAINT Engineer ? arble read a con- tract prepared and signed by Glenn D. Holmes for his services in connection with the installation of chlorinating equipment in the sewage treatment plant, in the amount of ; 450. 00. By Com iissioner Hopper, seconded by Counvnissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the contr,ct be approved and that the ::ayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute same on behalf of the City. Ayes 5 lvays 0 Carried. SF, -dLR DEPART. "'ITT TRUCK Engineer :arble presented for apnrov, ^.l specifications for a truck for the use of the Sewer Denart:nent. By Copnniissioner :copper, seconded by Com.-_iissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the specifications as prepared be approved and the Clerl: authorized and directed to advertise for bids thereon, such bids to be opened at the meeting to be held !"larch 13, 1940- Carried. SNO17 RE! OVAL Coiwnissioner EE;bert reported that up to February 14th 12,021*23 has been spent for cinders and snow remioval and from February 14th to 18th the sun of il,860. has been used, leaving a balance on hand of 0,618-77 and stated that the fore -.aan would like to know how far he should go in snow re.iloval. After discussion it was agreed that work be confined to clean- ing street intersections and removal of snow at all business places. SNOW RE: -OVAL AI&ORT ROAD Coi�i:_.iissioner Egbert reported that the County Superintendent of roads has agreed to keep the airport road clear of snow if per:ilission is given and the City will assuile liability for the ::yen employed on the work. By Um, - ,iissioner Rusisey, seconded by Co.. nissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized to make the necessary arrange :rents for this agree.,nent with the approval of the City Attorney. Carr-led. OLD HANGAR - AIRIOR BY Commissioner Causer, seconded by Commissioner Rurnsey: Resolved, that the old hangar at the airport be removed when funds are available. Carried. GAS ENGIXE SE ". ER S ?,TION .Engineer -arble reported that changes are being .made in the installation of the gas engine at the sewer station in an effort tQS� i:11M1te vibration. Engineer HoLnes stated that if the wor'.� does /gorgvle s tisfactory he will not approve the project. :r. E. F. O ?Brien, Associate of r. ,iolraes, repported that the sane malTe of engine has ?proven satisfactory in -many other in- stallations and that he feels the trouble will be eliminated by the work that is now being done. FREE „ATER - F.Y.A. Con.ilissioner Bishop reported a request frain the .Y.A. for free water at their new headquarters at 102 ':`est Avenue. By Cornnissioner Bishop, seconded by Con:..iissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. THERi..- ELECTRIC 's. ETF,R CO'_PANY INC. SE ;ER RE"T Supt, Carpenter re- ported that it has been fouled that t e .zereter Corp. has not been paying sewer rental. By Co_n_iissioner Ru:nsey, seconded by Cont.iissioner Hopper: Resolved, that a charge of 415.00 annually be made for the service for the years 1938, 199 and 1940, such rates to continue until the consumption of water increases. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORXS - AUDIT SHEET February 19, 1940 Name The ' cBee Co. • D. Campbell C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain New York Telephone Co. Norton Elec. Co. Inc. C. J. Rumsey & Co. Edna Tottey S. L. Sheldon Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Robinson & Carpenter Elgin Sweeper Co. Elgin Sweeper Co. J. G. Pritchard & Son Reynolds & Drake Shepherd's Automotive Service Auto Body & Radiator Wks. Goodrich Silvertoean Stores Cayuga wotors Corp. August Alby E. G. Holmes & Son J. J. Driscoll City of Ithaca, Water Fund South Side Coal Co. Leigh,. Cha.rtpai gn N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. C. W. 1i s ;gar N. Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Aeroil burner Co., Inc. Cornell University Binghamton Battery Sales Co. Wendell H. Wilson Haverstick & Co., Inc. Jamieson- i.cKinney Co., Industrial Colmn. , State C. F. Denman, ° . D. R. C. ;tarren, I°. D. Lyman R. Fisher, a,. D. Fahey Pharmacy David Robb, 2. D. Coneland & Culver Stallman of Ithaca J. C. Stowell Co. E. ,,!. Rumsey & Son Driscoll :Bros. & Co. Sturm Bros. Leon H. Cass S. J. Jolly Inc. of New York Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service, Inc. ,. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Jeffrey , fg. Co. Texas Company T.G. 2 _'iller's Sons Paper Co. Lohr & Kramer W. J. Ryan Standard Oil of N. Y. E. !.*. Carhart Amount 43.57 " 7.50 -- 6.58" 58.28 �.. 9.98 52. 4-0 - 3.88 44.27 11-30-- 24-85-- 6. 61 -- 15.69 110. 25 8.00- 8-15 - Ill. 50 43.10 -� 36.76 .11 . 57- 15.32 -� 32, 50 . 35.50 244. 20 13.6-2 1, Q66.25 --�- 4.10 " 47.50�-` . 32 18.60 -- 2.40 - 1.50 30.98 25.00 6.00, 11.00 6.00- 4. oo �9. TO 11.47 --°' 6.47 -� 11.80 41. 22 3.00 15.61 - 5.96 47.00 -� 130-82 a,.4 2.-3.60 5.50 - 68. 07 76.10 -� 1 s� 0 5..� 679.82 12.15 - r. Finance Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for John T. Allen Atwater s William A. Church Co. James B. Clown & Sons Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. Driscoll Bros. & Co. Enterprise Foundry Co. Dr. Lyman R. Fisher The Garland Co. Goodrich Sflvertown Stores Henry R. Head Industrial Commissioner of N. City of Ithaca, General Fund Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Jamieson - McKinney Co. L. V. R. R. Co. A. 14. Little 4athieson Alkali Works Erie J. Miller & Co. T. G. Millerts Sons Paper Co. Ifuel le r Co. audit Feb. 19, 1940; $5.31 v' 1.38 ✓ 111.00 15.20 ,/, 57.67 91.70 / 25.00---- 71.28/ 45.30% 4.26 ✓ Y. 42.79// 90.68 �, ✓' 2.10✓ 151.28 �� 112.80 °-`. 8.26 / 1. 26.27 3.23 6.54 -' 74.09 -% New York State Elect. & Gas Corp. 124.36✓, It it n n it it it 3 06 j Nlew York Telephune Co. Norton Electric Co. Carl Personius Will ia4i T. Pritchard C. D. Rapa lee Reynolds & Drake C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. W. Rumsey & Son S. L. Sheldon Rexford ,'r. Smith, Collector Andy Soyring Standard Oil of New York Taber & Sinsabaugh Dr. R. C. ;'Marren J. H. Weaver & Co. r 15.70 2.90-'',- 6.21' 1.43 4.46 ' 7.20 50.65 ✓` 13.61 ✓ 3.92 1,885.03' 22.75--' 8.44 —' 5.36..•/ 4.00 -''n 107.87' T. G. Mil ler t s Sons Paper Co. 4.41- C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 2.14✓ Approved Finance Committee; i � ✓3jf / f �`` ( d Y.r 40 Board of Public <<orl:s -4- February 19, 1940 AUDIT By Co;i.:iissioner Causer, seconded by Co;z_iissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the sa:mie hereby are apry)roved and ordered paid. Carried. WORI: PROJECTS The F,ngineer reported that several projects have been prepared and sub;iiitted for `"V'.11 -A. approval, and he presented a list of several additional projects which could be ha..dled with W.P.A. labor, anion`;; which was the extension of the stor : ::1 sever in S. Aurora Street fro.i 'H'udson Street to Hillview Place and tasked the Board whit pr o j e ct c they wished prepared. D`,. Casa issioner Ruiise'r, seconded by Coi;_Assioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to prepare plans for the extension of the stor.iz sei -er in S. Aurora Street Carried: SIDE7.:11j' DA_:"M 112 S. COR7I JTRFET Co,,,1-._iissioner Egbert reported that after investigation the Highway Committee is- of the opinion that the property osier should be notified to repair the walk and if it is not done the City should ..lake the repairs and bill the owner for the expense. SI DE, ° tALYi D1 AGZ Co_?i:mi.ssi.oner Fgbert presented the following list of na-mes of property owners where tree roots have damaged the side- walk which includes the property at 112 S. Corn Street and recamnmend- ed that the owners be notified to repair the wales. Owner Lydia B. Si.-.ion Samuel H. Bishop Harry _-_atthews Cora, Sabin R. C. Osborn Jose-_)h F. Hi ci_ey George A. Edecomb Anita P. Shaw Cloi se F. Hyde Join H. Flynn Est. Williaaa ;�. Driscoll Daniel V1. 7hiting Patrick Clynes Est. ..orris 10. & Rebecca L.;�utt:_ian H. J. P, Lena V. 'Al:cs Homer J. Hotchkiss Location 613 W. Buffalo St. 309 E. Court St. 122 "V,. Court St. 304 w. Court St. 303 Z- Aurora St. 803 11. Aurora St. 807 N. ,aurora. St. 610 w. Court St. 302 W. Seneca St. 112 W. Seneca St. X12 W. Seneca St. 112 S. Corn St. 528 W, . Seneca St. 10 Ithaca Rd. 10 Elrmwood Ave. 200' Dearborn Pl. By Co:iraissioner Hopper, seconded by Cora:_:issioner Causer: Resolved, that the City Clerk be directed to notify the above property owners to -:lake re-)airs to their sidewalk or show reason for failing to do so at a meeti_ E, to be held in the Council cl.a:gber, Citv Nall on the 27t1l day of i:arch, 1940 at 7 :;0 p. m, Carried. CHAII IN HOUR OF :. '_EETINIG Co�amissioner Bishop expressed the opinion hat evening mileetings of the Board would be more satisfactory and it Naas moved 3y Co::i:.iissioner Bishop, seconded by Ca mnissioner Ru;-_isey: Resolved, that until further notice the re- lar ;aeetings of this Board will be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 7 :30 p. m. in the Codicil cha-mber, City . all. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried. On -, otioi. the miieetinz:; was adjouriied. � /Tpringer F. H, City Clerk �' 456 BOARD OF PU :LIC WCRXS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular :eeting 7:30 P. Z February 28, 1940 PRESENT hayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Alderman-Adams Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Engineer - marble Forester - Baker Water & Sewer Supt . - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Fore_1an - Cass Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar MINUTES linutes of the preceding Meeting were duly approved. MIEN'S CO:20NITY BUILDING A letter from the City Federation of Women's Organizations, requesting cooperation of the City in its request for W.P.A. assistance in the erection of a recreation hall on property owned by the Federation, was read to the Board. :rs. E. H. Kennard and hrs. J. h. Sherman representing the Federation were present and explained that the local W.P.A. officials have assured them that a grant will be made by ?.P.A., and that the Federation are prepared to advance the sponsor's share without coet to the City. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Cowmissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City of Ithaca cooperate with the City Federation of Woaen's Organizations in securing a W.P.A. grant; all agreements entered into to be with the approval of the City Attorney. Carried. !, AYOR' S QOZT%:Ui\TICATIO J TO THZ BOARD from the :a.yor was read: For Board of Public Works: Gentlemen: The following communication February 28, 1940 At our first meeting in January I briefly outlined to you my thoughts of planning, cooperation of board members in the interest of economical and efficient city administration of its business affairs. I offered my full cooperation and sug ested ny willingness to consider any practical nronosals that would tend to increase revenues, effect efficiency, eliminate waste, and, if possible, de- crease expense. Our work so far has been harmonious but I had ex- pected more suggestions and reports from the various co: ► Rittees re- garding pertinent :Natters of interest. Do not feel hesitant to make suggestions as it is our business to do the job well that confronts Us. At the last meeting of the council, I pointed out that if we are to furnish toe required services, with our taxable Properties being reduced due primarily to the lack of buildin_; within the city li .zits, either one of three things :;lust happen: Either econ- omize in services rendered, increase taxes, or secure additional outside revenues. I recom :ended to the council that the existing conditions be studied and conferences with the officials of Cornell University, officials of the areas being served, with the thought of fully acquainting them with our problems and thus by mutual friendly understanding, secure the additional outside revenue I have referred to. REGARDING OUTSIDE REVEMS. DurinS 1938 and 1939 Assemblyman Stanley Shaw and the late Senator C. Tracy Stagg introduced and had passed in the Senate and Assembly a bill authorizing Cornell University to assume a share of Ithacals sewage disposal costs. This bill would give authority to the Trustees of Cornell to con- tract with the City of Ithaca for disposal of sewage from the University. I have been informed that realty interest of certain members of the Ithaca Taxpayers Association nrovided the inspira- tion for this nronosed bill. The Governor vetoed the Bill. 457 Board of Public Works -2- February 28, 1940 We should not stand by and let this opportunity pass. This board has the backing of the Taxpayers Association, the taxpayers of Ithaca. jve should contact soe.lblyman Shaw and authorize him U6 -,lore fully ascertain the objection of the Governor to the bill a d by proaer presentation of the real facts .:lake the passage of this bill possible. I woi_zld esti-,late that this additional revenue should a:lount to at least ;1,000.00. I recom- .ilend studies of the charges for water, sewage, and fire services outside the City of Ithaca. I feel -present returns can be rlaterially increased, all of which will helpp in defraying the cost of such services. Joseph Ca..lpbell, 1.7ayor By Commissioner R=sey, seconded by Com::-iissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the _.ayor ' s letter be received and spread upon the minutes. Be It Further Resolved, that the various corny °�dttees be in- structed to tare Notice and work to carry out the _::ayorts suggestions Carried. By Com- iissioner Bishop, seconded by Co-.:l,:- .issioner Hassan: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that Senator Ha.n,:aond and Asse::lblyman Shaw be requested to reintroduce the bill authorizing Cornell University to assume a share of the City's sewage disposal costs. Carried. SPRINKLER SYSTE!%- - CITY read quoting a pri ce of of a sprinkler syste: <1 is opinion that the matter it was regularly :'aove d, with the City Attorney, .natter a.hd report. BALL A letter from the Grinnell Co. was a-6-6roximately :2600. for the installation a City Hall. The Corn:lissioners expressed the should be given serious consideration, and seconded and carried that the x�ayor, together and City Cleri:, be requested to study the CITY E::PLOYEV S ACCOUNT °KITH 17 ELFARI E DEPT. A letter from the Tvel- fare De-at. was read caiiinS attention to the fact that an employee in the Dept. of Public '.or':s has not kept his agreement in the matter of pay:.le.ts on an old hospital bill. By Co.nilissioner Ruiusey, seconded by Com•_lissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the :flatter be referred to the City Attorney for invest i,ation. Carried. CHLORINE COYTRA.CT A letter from the Dielaond Al :ali Co. requesting an opportunity o quote prices on chlorine for the sewage treatment plant was read. By Coi.m.iissioner Ru:_1sey, seconded by Co °a.lissioner 3isliop: Resolved, that the ..latter be referred to the Sewer Co_:1'.;ittee and the City Clerk for attention+ Carried. HECTOR STREET SA17'IiARY SE':LR Engineer isarble presented for approv- al plans for the replacerle it of approximately 674 feet of sp.-zitary sewer in Hector Street. He stated that the section between the end of the brit', nave:.lent and Vinegar Hill road was the only part giving trouble, aaic_ ".-];iat iii° rojee .cov:;rs t'.Rt sectio,h o -, ly. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Co:r_�lissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the plans as presented be and hereby are approved. k Carried. CHLORINATION PROJECT Engineer 1.arble reported that work on laying he pipes for the chlorination equipment has been started with City laborers and that P.W.A. has been !requested to approve use of City er.1pl oyee s for the Mork. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Com.issioner Bishop: Resolved, that the action of the Engineer be approved. Carried. GRADER TIRE$ General Fore:.ian Alby reported txiat rader cre in bad condition, and that the cost of be aporoxi:aately $600. By Cormmissioner Bishop, seconded by Co rlissi Resolved, that the :natter be referred to the for investigation and report. the tires on the re -olacement will oner Hopoer: Eighway Cam,ittee Carried. Board of Public ? ?orks -3- February 28, 19+0 S 19 R.EL'OVAL Comaissioner Egbert reported that the cost of snow r&.n.oval from February 14th to date has been 1�3, x-20. leaving a bal- ance of J.2,01-9. in the sno,.• re n ovrl Fund. WL-".TIR FOR FIRES Commissioner Bishop reported that the attendant a the filtration plant did not know of the recent fire in State Street until a considerable amount of water was used from the clear well. He expressed the oninion that the Fire Department should notify the filtration plant at once wlhen a serious fire is in pxog- ress. Supt. Carpenter was instructed to confer with the Chief -of the Fire De-,)art-,lent and request him to have the nlant notified at the earliest possible ra(yient when a serious fire occurs. I'MrLiCA LEATHER GOODS FACTORY Supt. Carpenter reported that a representative of Ithaca Enterprises has infor_ied tine -ayor and himself that a request will be -11ade to extend water and sewer ser- vice to a building to be constructed for the Ithaca Leat._er Goods Co. east of the present ::ieter plant. By Cam-fiissioner Ru:lsey, seconded by Co:i-_iissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the natter be tabled until tae for..ial reauest is received. Carried. :):JDIT By Cam::issioner Hr ssan, seconded by 00- m-iissionpr Rurlsey: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Coy -:i_�ittee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid, Carried. BATHING--STE7_,'A .T PARIS Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a letter from the Board of Health in which they state that permission to allow bathing at the Stewart Park beach will be gil en when - chlorinating equipment is installed and in use. OUTSIDE REVETUES By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: o Resolved, that a crn:mittee consisting of the Hayor, City Attorney and representatives frora the Common Council and Board of Public Wart's be appointed to confer with the proper officials out- side the City, to :Hake some satisfactory arrangment for City ser- vices. Carried. On motion the meeting wc.s adjourned. e / i' ' C' F F. H. S_ nier� City Clerk r It Water Fund Invoices presented for audit Feb. 28, 1940. John T. Allen $ 5.31 — Crucible Steel Co. of America 15.83 -- Ames H. Davenport 24.01--- D. L. & W. R. R. Co. .78--,` Enterprise Foundry Co. 91.70 Ingersoll -Rand Co. 9.66 �-- City of Ithaea,General Fund 475.00 -•" Ithaca Flying Service 2.22---- L. V. R. R. Co. 2.73 A. M. Little 18.71 E. C. Lougher II.83% T. G. Miller t s Sons Paper CO. 13.18 �-- Carl Personius 5,00-- Standard Oil of New York 9.26 Dr. Jahn F. Marren 19.00 R. D. Wood Co. 57.75.1' Approved Finance Committee; 6 r r � -:��.E ±,w• - - / •ems.:- I No IF BOARD OF PUBLIC WO Z8 - AT1DIT SHEET February 28, 1940 Name T. G. Tiller's Sons Paper Co. Burroughs Adding 21: '.'achine Co. Leon Do-m-anski Standard Oil Co. of N. Y. Shepherd's Automotive Service Herbert Stevens Buffalo-Springfield Roller Co. Lohr & 'Kranner Auburn 11etal Products CO. Auburn ".fetal Products CO. A. TH. Stubblefield John F. Warren, Y,. D. The Texas Co. ' Donohue - Halverson Inc. Amount 9 2 5.28 9.70 362.76 15.93 1.50! 2.41 5.19 26.951, 6.61 6.00 23 0011- 2 -: 48 3-10 Fi,44ance Committee Regular Eeeting BOARD OF PUBLIC TORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7: 30 P. E. Y = SEavT :ayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop A dernen - ' azza, Gibb, Adams, Vail Attorney - Thaler Engineer - harble Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Dlean Forester - Barer Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass Plumbing Insptr. - Wis mar Larch 13, 1940 1 :IivUTES :: inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. P03LIC HEARING - ASSESS TENTS Mayor Cawpbell opened the public hear- ing on assessments for public improvements as advertised. Tiany citizens were present and several protested the assessments for repaving. Attorney T. X. Powers appeared in behalf of a number r of taxpayers in W. State Street and Stewart Avenue and explained that while he read zed the Board was without power to expunge the assess- ments, he feels that they ,night make some recommendation to the Com- mon Council in regard to repaving in general, and that if the present ?provisions of the City Charter are amended, the owners of property in W. State Street and Stewart Avenue should receive the benefit of any such change. Zayor Canpbell stated that the citizens have a right to object to the assessments for repaving as they were informed at the time the wore: was done that no assessments would be levied. Attorney Thaler explained that the majority of the Common Coun- cil seers to be in favor of repeal of the present Charter provisions for repaving assessments and that he feels they will act promptly to amend same. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Co:.lmissioner Bishop: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that repaving shoule be :Wade a general city charge, including the repaving of W. State Street and Stewart Avenue. Unanimously Carried. CURB & GUTTER ASSESS::E,,iT Er. L. R. Simons of 926 E. State Street appeared and protested the assessment for 109 ft. of curb & gutter installed in front of his property in Valley Road, stating that he does not own the land facing that street as there is a strip of land several feet wide between his property line and the street which be- longs to soneone else, and requested that the assessment be removed. By Coaaissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. SAYI TRY SE`, ER ASSESS EYTS :.r. Rahn Tait protested the V30. sewer assessment against his property at 111 Crescent Olace stating that his property was connected with the old sewer line and the assessment paid at the time of connection. Upon investigation, Engineer Karble reported that Mr. Tait's property as well as property owned by the Ithaca Savings & Loan at 109 Crescent Place which is assessed for X00. were connected with the old sewer line and that the present assessments should be expunged. By Commissioner 2gbert, seconded by Co.oissioZer Hopper: Resolved, that the following sewer assessments be and the sale hereby are expunged: Ithaca Savings & Loan 109 Crescent Place :30. Ralph Tait 111 Crescent Place 030. By Commissioner Bishop, second Resolved, that the assessments 1940 for the construction of street ary sewers as corrected and amended the following named streets: Carried. 3d by Commissioner Hassan: levied on the 11th day of Februar paving, curb A gutter, and sanit -- on the 13th day of Harch 1940 in Board of Public Works -2- March 13, 1940 Repaving - N. State Street, Stewart Avenue Curb & Gutter - Valley Road, Ridgedale Road Elmwood Avenue, Ithaca Road Eastwood Avenue, Park & Albany Streets Sa::itary Sewers - Crescent Place, Pearsall Place on wrl ;::. i=a, public hearing having been duly advertised and held thereon as required by I.aT be and the same hereby are finally appioved and reeomn.ie: deC. to the Common Council for confirmation. Hassan, Eg: Board of Public Works -3_ March 13, 1940 e) SPRINKLER SYSTEI•.i. REPAIR SHOP The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Mr. D. S. Purdy calling attention to the fact that if the sprinkler system removed from the old sewage station is installed in the repair shop a saving of approximately x;78.00 annually will be made on the insurance rate. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the :natter be referred to the committee on build ngs and grounds for investigation and report. Carried. WATER DEPT. CHARGE'S Attorney Thaler reported that he had prepared 37�i�iitte'cz to the Charter and Ordinance Committee of the Council fcr approval an alendnent to section 128 of the City Charter which will permit charges for repairs to water services and other work done by the-Water Department to be placed as a lien against property where work is done. ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA CO. REBATE The Clerk reported receipt of a request from tike A & P do. for a refund of 037.50 on the payment made in advance for rt /way over city property to their store at 119 E. State Street, the request being due to the Co::ipany is abandonvnent of the store after the fire of February 27th. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be granted and the City Clerk be directed to pay the A & P Co. the sun of :37.50. Carried. L. V R �. CO. - REQUEST TO TRAYSFER PROPERTY The Engineer reported receipt of a letter from the L.V.R. R. Co. suggesting that an exchange .of lands be made between the City and the Company. The Co:.ipany wishes to acquire a strip approximately 401 wide between Seneca and Buffalo Streets in Brindley Street for which the Company will deed to the City a strip now used by the public as a driveway between Seneca and Buffalo Streets east of their tracks. The Engineer was instructed to notify the Railroad Co. that the City is not interested in etch'.artra'nsfer. W.P.A. SEWER PROJECT Engineer 2:arble reported that the Hector Street sanitary sewer project has been approved by Z.P.A. and that approval of the S. Cayuga and '.itchell Streets projects are expected shortly. The sponsorts share of these projects are as follows: Hector Street i'2, 903.70 S. Cayuga Street 1,M-72 .20 itchell Street 1 Total ,300. 2 By Co milissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to proceed with the three projects when approval is received. Carried. CERTIFICATE , . OF COIiPLETION - SEWAGE TRE'ATI: -ENT PLAINT City Engineer reported that Er. O'Brien, Associate of Glenn D. Holmes has in- spected the work comprising contract +1, P.W.A. Project N.Y. 1913 -F performed by J. Dall Jr., Inc. and also the work comprising contract *2 of the same project performed by Wallace & Tiernan Co. and that he has recom.iended the acce�Dtance of the projects by the Board as of March 11, 1940. Engineer l,arble also recom:iended that the projects be accepted. By C", iiissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca on this thirteenth day of ;.:arch 1940 hereby accepts the work of J. Dall Jr., Inc. on contract +1, Sewage Treat:.ient Plant, Docket N.Y. 1913 --F, Ithaca, Ni-Y. as fully complete and satisfactory in accordance with the contract, plans and specifications. Ayes 4 Kays 0 Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Board of Public Florets of the City of Ithaca on this thirteenth day of luarch 1940 hereby accepts the work of lallace & Tiernan Co. Inc. on contract -r2, Sewage Treatment Plant, Docket X.Y. 1913 -F, Ithaca, N.Y. as fully complete and satisfactory in accordance with the contract, plaits and specifications. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Carried. M Board of Public Works --- !:arch 13, 1940 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commmissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca on this thirteenth day of :'arch 1940 hereby accepts and approves the work of city forces performed in the installation of equipment furnished under contract 42, Sewage Treatment Plant, Docket N.Y. 1913 -F, Ithaca, ?. Y. under authorization by the Federal Storks Agency- Public Works Administration by contract amendment 49. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Carried. J. DALL JR. INC -- EXTRA SERVICES Engineer L:arble called attention to the claim of ;, ,A3 b- submittea by the J. Dall Co. for extra work not called for in the contract and stated that Engineer Holmes has reconiaiended that the sun of 1500. be paid for this extra work. Engineer Narble also recom:-:lended the sum of ' ?500. be paid. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the J. Dall Jr., Inc. be aa.lowed $500. for the extra work. Un- nimously Carried. N.Y.A. REQUEST FOR TELEPHONE SERVICE City Engineer reported receipt of a request from Er. Coyle, Loca Direotor of the N.Y.A., for a Contribution of `v30. tow rd pay:aent of telephone service. 'Ur. Coyle stated that he ha��.�i��en or to assume a part of the phone rental. It was explained that boys from the N.Y.A. are working for the Police Department in repairing signs and4others are working for the Park De-part .lent. By Cor- tiiissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. HOSPITAL PROJECT Engineer 1:arble reported that the final grant on the Hospital �Qroject has been received and that the project is now closed. . ORDER TI:ZES Con._iissioner Egbert reported that the grader tires are in bad condition and that several informal bids have been re- ceived. Since other bids are expected, action was deferred until the next :Meeting of the Board. DRAIITAG; DITC:i - 7. CLITTON STREET tact officials of the D.L. W. and when they will start work to widen at their bridges. Engineer was instructed to con — L. V. R. R• and ascertain if possible the channel of the drainage ditch CO!! ITTEE RECM.Z.ENDATIONS Commissioner Bishop reported that Fire Underwriters and the Fire Chief have requested that the hydrant at Taughannock Blvd. and Buffalo Street be changed to a steamer hy- drant. He also reported that Supt. Carpenter has asked permission to extend the boater .vain in the west end of Hancock Street 2301 to connect with the main in Cascadilla Street whiciz will eliminate a dead end, and that the ca mittee has approved and recommend that the work be done. By Can:.lissioner Bishop, seconded by Coimnissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Water Department be authorizgd to do the work as recoim.1ended by the com:Mittee. Carried. AUDIT Due to the absence of Commissioners Runsey and Causer of the Finance Com;.iittee, ayor Ca:nxpbell requested Co: -iL:lissioner Bishop to act with Co,iimissioner Hassan. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are ap>roved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. pringsr ; City Clerk W Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit March 13th, 1940,- Addressograph Sales Agency 5.00 Andy Soyring 11.76 ; Crucible Steel Co. of America 78.29.. Dr. H. H. Crum 5.00 D. L. & W. R. R. Co. .78, Driscoll Bros. & Co. 2.89° Enterprise Foundry Co. 91.70 First NAtional Safe Deposit Co. 5.00 Goodrich Silvertown Stores 31.71N Ingersoll -Rand Co. 36.40 -� City of Ithaca, General Fund 79.69 Y '... City of Ithaca 10.03 ✓, Jamieson - McKinney Co. 196.85­j- Edward Joy Co. 30.00'•. -. The Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co. 36.21 Dr. Leo P. Larkin 5.00 Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. A, M. Little 12.79 Mathieson Alkali Works. 21.53 i_'_e T. G. Miller t s Sons Paper Co. 3.09v", Neptune M @ter Co. 200.00 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 3.96 n a n tt n u a 148.48 y' New York Telephone Co. 17.25` . William T. Pritchard 1.39;'- C. D. Rapalee 7.88 Reynolds & Drake 14.37 -'' C. J. Rumsey & Co. 101.98 Seneca Sporting Goods 1.33,', S. L. Sheldon 12.82 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. .26:­-' Stover Printing Co. 3.50 Tisdel t s Repair Shop .50 -'r 3:50-""' The Tropical Paint & Oil Co. 89.05 Will Co rper at ion 22.60 •'" Y Hudson H. Perry 96/96 Approved Finanee Committee; BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET March 13, 1940 Name The McBee Co. New York Telephone Co. T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. Wm. J. Ryan N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp, City of Ithaca, Water Dept. Edna Tottey Goodrich Silvertown Stores Marion Bros., Inc. S. L. Sheldon. Rothschild Bros. James F. Francis Socony- Vacumn Oil Co. ,Hornell General Tire service !Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. J. J. Driscoll C. Rumsey & Co. ILohr & Kramer Driscoll Bros. & Co. Cayuga Motors Corp. Reynolds & Drake Auto Body & Radiator Wks. l Augu st Alby South Side Coal Co. Frank J. Connolly Square D. Company E. C. Lougher ;Simplex Valve & Meter Co. Chicago Pump Co. City of Ithaca., Water Fund Lames Lynch Coal Co., Inc. N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. �Hornell General Tire Service C. W. Wismar N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Shunk Mfg. Co. J. B. Lang Eng. & Gerr. Co. (Buffalo Springfield Roller Co. Auto Paint & Collision Service 'Edward Joy Co. Shell Oil Co. Cornell University Bryant -Dixon Co. Ti sdel ' ss Repair Shop iFriend Mfg. Co. Erie J. Miller & Co., Inc. North Side Pharmacy Jamieson- McKinney Co. , Inc. Dr. David Robb Frank Sheehan Edward W. Warren, M.D. D. L. & W. R. R. Co. J. C. Stowell Co. Colonial Beacon Oil Co. The Cleveland Cotton Products C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. M. Ramsey & Son Leon H. Case S. J. Jolly Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service Amount 32.90 �. 52.99. 10.20 15.031-, 130-72,- 104.00 4.20 36.81 31.0f � 115 .59 1- 2.79' 10.50 3 76.72 5... , 95.59 6o.9 w 17.95 119.8110- 19.43 18.92` 41.57 1. 5 38.30` 266.19 ka 26_.40 t- 22.001--- 20.42 "' 23.26V 71.75° 65' 281.68 14. 2 6 5 1,96b.25 V' 32.82 5.05 55.23 13. -42 V 7 4i ` 16.17 137-. 00 1.99' 75 . 11.20 . 26v 1.00 t1/ 4.80 V 11.00 V, 42.00Vtp�,ance Committee 21. 00 Y 4 22.6 , 3` V Co. 42.05 5.87 11.84 6.371 45.00,.. BOARD OF PUBLIC "OR' "S PROCEEDI'GS City of Ithaca, A. Y. ReSular ,. eeting 7:30 P. 1. IG arch 27, 1940 Phi: ENT : AYor - Canpbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, .Hopper, Bishop Alderven - .:azza, Vail Attorney - Thaler Engineer - harbl e Forester - .Baker Cler! - Springer M. Clerk - Blean Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Forerun - Cass Plumbing Insptr. - '.Tismar :I UTES .iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. SIDEWALK ELARIIvG . ayor Ca:_:pbell opened the public hearing in re- gard to sidewalk repairs as advertised. ;; r. William K. Driscoll of 312 T. Seneca Street was the only person to appear before the Board, but letters were read from several people who received notices, expressing various opinions in regard tc the cwnershi.p of the trees which have caused damages to sidewalks. hr. Driscoll stated that he has been denied permission to reaove the two trees which caused dama :e to his walk and that he does not feel he should be compelled to repair the walk. Attorney Thaler stated that the courts have ruled that cities are responsible for trees outside the sidewalk line. The Commissioners expressed the opinion that property owners should not be compelled to repair walks damaged by tree roots and it was moved By Cos.oissioner Bishop, seconded by Com:.iissioner Egbert: _resolved, that the letters of protest be brought to the atten- tion of the Moon Council and the Council again requested to amend the Charter provisions in reference to sidewalks. Carried. GOLF COU?Z CLUB HOUSE It was reported that the Stewart Park Com- "ission has appropriated the sup of 07,000.00 to construct a club house on the New.:an golf course, provided the Board of Public Works aporoves the plans as vresented and agrees to furnish ordinary care and _:Zaintenan.ce of the building together with free city water and fire insurance coverage. Forester Barer reported that no additional help will be re- quired to care for the building which will revert to the city when the sure advanced from the Stewart Park trust fund is fully repaid. It is ,proposed to rei oburse the Stewart Parr: trust fund from revenues fron locker rentals and the towel concession. By Co nissi oner 3ishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, thO the plans as presented be and they hereby are approved. Be It Further Resolved, that the Board of Public Works assume ordinary care and maintenance of the building if and when constructed as, required by law. Carried. 3 RG: OLTZ TPACT XTRSIRY The Cleric reported that it is understood that the Soil Conservation Department are to abandon the nursery in the Ber ;bolt z tract about June 30, 1940, and that Prof. Johnstone- ?' apace has inquired if the City will per bit the Agricultural College to continue the nursery unjer arran ewents si_:ilar to those with the Sol! Conservation Depart,:ent. 3y Coy lissioner .Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: zesolved, that it is the sense of this .;oard that the request be received favorably, Carried. MgTOR RJR= 377C R P=IT The Clerk reported receipt of a permit froh the State Deva.rt :ent of Health to discharge sewage or water izto State waters from the proposed seer replacement in Hector St. By Commissioner 7gbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Clerk be directed to file the permit in the County Clem s office. Carried. 6a Board of Public Works -2- March 27, 1940 CORNELL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION REQUEST FOR CHARITY WATER RATE A letter from the Library Association was read requesting the Boardto consid- er granting the Library the charity rate for water used. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be laid upon the table. Carried. H. K. DRAKE - DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt of a bill for rep-iirs from Mr. H. K. Drake of South Lansing in the amount of $,5.60. Mr. Drake claims that while waiting for a traffic light at Tioga and Seneca Streets a City truck pulled away from the curb and damaged the fender on his car. A statement from the City employees in charge of the truck states that in making the turn into Tioga Street from Seneca Street, the fender !)f the Drake car caught in the front bumper of the truck which was no'- moving at the time of the accident. By C ommissionex Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Re _,olved, that the claim be denied and Mr. Drake notified that the rep ,):�t made by the Oity employees in charge of the truck did not agree wi;,h his report. Carried. THERM- ELECTRIC METER CO. SEVER RENT The Clerk reported that in re- sponse to the bill for 5.00 for sewer service for the years 1935, 1939 and 19+0 sent the Therm -Meter Co., a letter was received in which responsibility for payment of the bill for the years 1935 and 1939 we.s denied, and claiming an agreement was made with the Board which did not require a payment of sewer rental. Examination of the minutes of the Board did not disclose such an agreement, and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bill be referred to the City Attorney fdr collection. Carried. REPAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported that the Attorney General has confirmed his opinion that a Charter change cannot be made retroactive to expunge assessments for repaving, and that he will recommend to the Common Council that they refrain from con- firming the recent repaving assessments levied by the Board. DRAIYAGE DITCH - W. CLINTON STREET Engineer Marble reported that he ha,� both the D.L. & W. R.R. and Lehigh Valley R.R. Com- panies in regard to widening the drainage ditch at their bridges but tra,t iio reply has been received. W . Y. S. 7LECTRIC & GAS CORP.- TRANSMISSIO27 LINE Engineer Marble reported that Forester Baker has found that no trees will be harmed in the erection of the proposed transmission line at the junction of Six idle Creek and Cayuga Inlet and since the construction of the new lane will remove the present lines from Floral Avenue, which will benefit the City when Floral Avenue is paved., he recommended that permission be given. B;% commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be given to construct the line. Carried. L. R. SIMONS - CURB & GUTTER ASSESSRC;NT Engineer Marble reported that he feels that the strip of land adjoining Mr. Simons' proper - ty facing Valley Road belongs to Mr. Simons since he has occupied the land for years, and that he should be assessed for the curb and gutter construction. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Corrmriss_oner Hassan: Resolved, that the claim of L. R. Simons of 926 E. State Street, that hp does not own the land facing Valley Road, and that therefore should not pay the curb and gutter assessment be denied if an exam- ination of his deed shows the measurements are Omore or less" so that his propeft�y runs -,o the right of Ray line, or that he has occupied the st -- -zp of aid in question for a sufficient length of time i,o gain ti ale by ELdverse possession. Carried. TAUGHAITTOCK BOULEVARD RTG-1 T OF GAY The Engineer reported that there is some question 7.n re�c� rd to the west line of Ta.ughannock Boulevard between the City and the Lehigh Valley R.R. Co. and that the Company has submitted an agreement locating the line, and that one discrep- any has been found which the Company's Land Agent feels can be changed if the City wishes to go on with the work of determining where the line is located. 30ard of Public lorks - audit Sheet ,iA r ch 27, 1940 Na:nae mount VanNatta. Office Eaui-Q. CO. . 54 Ithaca Journal 10. 60 Vestal Lab. Inc. 53.90 lDhemical Standard. Oil Co. of IT. Y. 313.14 Lohr -Y ramer D. D. Stevi-7trt & Co., Inc. 101 810 Frank J. Coy golly 4.10 Finnell System, I:ic. 3. 63 Lehigh Valley R.R. Co. J The Edson Coro. 6.56" Bero ri & Constr. Como. 336.00 ,T Sna o-on Tools Corn • 2. ?F Ha,verstick A Co., Inc. 38. 60 �. Golf & Tractor Equip. Cora. 89.16 Haverstick cqc Co. , Inc. 1F. 54/ C • A. Snyder, City Cha:.lberlain x+.10 Fi;ft:ance Cani-- -iittee Mater Fund Invoices presented for audit March 27, 1940; John T. Allen 4.77 '-- Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 9.24Z-- Enterprise Foundry Co. 91.70 L` Ever -Kleen -Oil Co. 7.90 v Failing, Hull &Wheaton 121.39 � General Chemical Co. 451.94 c. Inertol Co. 9.90 �- City of Ithaea,General Fund 475.00w- Jamieson- McKinney Co. 79.26/-- Edward Joy Co. 278.401, Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 96.67/ it n n cl a 2.3 8 t-r' Mathieson Alkali Works 21.53 L' Neptune Meter Co. 1.584-- Carl Personius 5.494" C. J. Rumsey & Co. 34.871- Sinking Fund Commission 7,500.00 '�- Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 4.61 Will Corporation 7.75 City Chamberlain, Cash 4.77 Ap ed Finance Committee; r i Board of Public Works -3- March 29, 1940 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and the City Engineer for investigation and upon approval of the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. GRADER TIRES Commissioner Egbert reported that informal:.bids..have been received from 5 dealers for 10 first grade tires for the power E-�_rq e„ as follows: Bidder Net Price A. L. Barnum & Son, Burdett, N. Y. 501.92 Reynolds It Drake, Ithaca, N. Y. 500.00 �V. D • Lyme, Ithaca, N. Y. 544.05 Joseph Conley, Ithaca, N. Y. 551.00 J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co., Inc. Ithaca, N. Y. 467.39 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of the J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co., Inc. in the amount of $467.38 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded provided the tires meet with the approval of the City Engineer. Carried. CINDERS Commissioner Egbert reported that there is approximately 477(T—O0 remaining in the snow and ice account and that cinders may be purchased to the best advantage at this time as the University produces few during the summer months. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Foreman Alby be authorized and directed to stock u-o on cinders at this time. Carried. SE ?SAGE CHLORINATION Engineer Marble reported that under State regulations, chlorination must start May 15th and since no provi- sion was made in the budget for the purchase of chlorine, it seemed advisable to request the Common Council to appropriate $1,000.00 which is the estimated cost of chlorination for the season. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,000.00 for the purchase of chlorine for the 1940 0 ason. Carried. A=T Due to the absence of Commissioners Rumsey and Causer, iembers of the Finance Committee, Commissioner Bishop was requested ±o act with Commissioner Hassan. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the-, same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. ringer City' Clerk C3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. April 10, 19+0 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - Mazza Attorney - Thaler Engineer - Marble Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. MAYOR CAMPBELL'S MESSAGE TO THE BOARD The following letter from the Mayor was read: "To the Members of the Board of Public Works: Gentlemen: Soon after I took office the first of this year, I recommended that we have a City Superintendent so that there would be central- ized responsibility for the operation of the several departments under the supervision of the Board of Public Works. The Finance Committee of the Common Council has acceded to my recommendation and I understand that they have considered inserting an item in the tentative budget to provide the salary for a City Superintendent. I have been of the opinion and I am still of the opinion that it is possible for one of the men now in the employ of the City, at least for the time being, to perform the duties of Superintendent and be appointed Acting Superintendent and thus save the salary of a Superintendent until such time as we have had an opportunity to see whether the employee of the City appointed to this job can perform it with the duties which he is now performing. I recommend this for your consideration so that as soon as possible we shall have one person responsible for the operation of these de- partments who is answerable directly to the Board of Public Works in accordance with the provisions of the City Charter and Rules of the Board of Public Works. Joseph Campbell, Mayor" By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Mayor's letter be received and spread upon the minutes. Carried. GRADING CASCADILLA STREET A letter signed by the Dairymen's LeaEgue and the Sweazey Opal and Supply Co. was presented, which requested the City to grade that portion of Cascadilla Street west of the Lehigh Valley R.R. tracks. The letter stated that while it is known that it is not a City street it was felt that the City could improve the section as it is used for a public thoroughfare. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the petitioners be notified that the City cannot do work on private property. Carried. DR. J. F. WARREN BILL Attention was called to a bill in the amount of 25.00 submitted by Dr. J. F. Warren for treating a boywho was injured when struck by a clinker thrown by a City truck driver at the City dump. Attorney Thaler stated that the City is not liable for this bill. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bill be rejected. Carried. I a Board of Public Works -2- April 10, 1940 SEWAGE CHLORINATION The Clerk reported that the Common Council has approved an appropriation of $1,000. for the purchase of chlorine for the 1940 season. WATER HEATER -CITY HALL The Clerk reported that two sections of the water heater for the City Hall have given out and that plumbers agree that it will not pay to replace these sections, as the heater has been in use for about 15 years, and at the suggestion of Commis- sioner Egbert, the following informal bids were secured for replac- ing the heater: Donohue - Halverson Inc. $203.00 including temporary repairs. Jamieson- McKinney Co. Inc. 224-50 Failing -Hull Plumbing Co. 200.00 " new combustion chamber. Frank A. Bangs 238.00 Attention,was called to the fact that when the sections bursted a plumber was called from Donohue - Halverson Inc. and that the charges were $20.00 for the temporary repairs which must be added to any bid other than that from Don hiie-- Halvet"n Inc. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bid of Donohue - Halverson Inc. in the amount of $203.00 which includes the bill for temporary repairs be accepted and awarded. Carried. GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE Attorney Thaler reported that the Common Council unanimously approved the leasing of sufficient ground on which to construct the club house, to the Stewart Park Commission �tnd that contracts for the construction have been let. THERM- ELECTRIC METER 00, SEWER RENT Attorney Thaler reported that in response to a letter to Mr. Goodman of the Meter Co. in regard 'o the bill for sewer rent, a letter dated April 4th was received Mating that attention would be given the matter, but that no further word has been received although sufficient time has elapsed. By Commissioner Causer, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Meter Co. be notified that if the bill is not paid in 30 days from date of notice, the sewer service will be liscont -inued and not reconnected until the bill is paid. Carried. REPAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported that upon his recommendation the Common Council refrained from confirming the repaving assessments for T. State Street and atewart Avenue which will allow time to secure an enabling act to permit repeal of the repaving assessments. L. R. SIMONS -CURB AND GUTTER ASSESSMENT The .City Atterney. reported that both he and the City Engineer agree that Mr. Simons' proper- ty line runs to the City line in Valley Road and that he should pay the curb and gutter assessment as levied. The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Simons that upon examina- tion of deeds, the City Attorney and City Engineer are of the opinion that he owns the property to the street line. STEWART PARK CONCESSIONS Forester Baker reported that only two bids have been received for the Stewart Park concessions and he recommended that the City advertise for bids. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Forester be authorized and directed to prepare information for bidders for the concessions including the bicycle renting concession, and the Clerk be authorized to adver- tise for bids thereon. Carried. HYDRANT INSTALLATION It was reported that due to the construction of ui dings in the vicinity, the Fire Chief has requested the installation of a hydrant at the corner of Edgemore Lane and Stewart Avenue. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the installation of the hydrant be and hereby is authorized. Carried. 10 Board of Public works -3- April 10, 1940 RELUESM FOR WATER SERVICE Commissioner Bishop reported that the following requests for water service outside the City limits have been received. Ya,ude Ellis at Glenside Ti. S. Randall on Midway Road in Cayuga Heights Village Frank Saturn on Midway Road in Cayuga Heights Village Emmons Ogden on new Buttermilk Falls highway at Meadow St. extension Mr. Bishop stated that mains are already installed in front of these properties and that the Water Committee recommend furnishing water to the premises. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be granted to the above mentioned persons to connect with the existing water line. Carried. SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION Commissioner Rumsey reported that Mr. F. E. Allen has requested the City to run a stub sewer line near the surface at his property at 705 and 709 Hancock Street as the Board of Health has ordered him to connect the buildings with the sewer. As the sewer is 13 feet below the surface at this point, Mr. Allen did not feel he should bear the full expense of making the connection. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Sewer Committee for investigation and report at the next meeting. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. SPRINKLER SYSTEM - REPAIR SHOP Attention was called to the fact that the question of installing a sprinkler system in the repair shop was referred to the committee on buildings and grounds at the Yaroh 13th meeting and that no action has been taken. Commissioner (�a,13er, Chairman of the committee, agreed to investigate the matter End report at the next meeting. rFPOINTMENT - ACTING SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Dy Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the present City Engineer, T. F. Marble, be and LE :iereby is appointed Acting Superintendent of Public Works to 1 e;,form the duties of Superintendent in accorw -;nce with the City Charter provisions, in addition to his duties as City Engineer. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that in the event a successor is appointed to the position of Superintendent of Public Works, Mr. Marble will retain his position as City Engineer. Unanimously Carried. Attorney Thaler expressed the opinion that in case Mr. Marble is relieved of his duties as Acting Superintendent of Public Works, he would continue as City Engineer at the pleasure of the Board. STREET MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES Commissioner Egbert suggested that the Board should authorize advertising for bids on road oil and other materials necessary for the maintenance of streets. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to prepare specifications for oil and materials necessary and the Clerk be directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. CITY PROPERTY - 214 THIRD STREET Gomm.Egbert reported that the owner of property next to the City owned property at 214 Third Street has requested that the City take steps to improve the property which was acquired by tax sale, and which is deteriorating very rapidly due to vacancy. As the property is of no particular value to the City, it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council that the property be disposed of. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. ?F. �H. S inger, City Clerk `/ Water Fund Invoices presented for audit April 10, 1940; Atwaters Beals, McCarthy & Rogers C. E. Bishop George D. Carpenter William A. Church Co. Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. Driscoll .tiros. & Co. J. J. Driscoll Enterprise Foundry Co. Haverstick & Co. Inc. Ingersoll -Rand Co. City of Ithaca, General Fund It It n tt it Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Jamieson - McKinney Co. Edward Joy Co. J. B. Lang Engine & Garage L. V. R. R. Co. Mathieson Alkali Works T. G. Filler's Sons Paper New York State Electric & New York Telephone Co. William T. Pritchard Reynolds & Drake Robinson & Carpenter C. J. Rumsey Co. E. M. Rumsey & Son S. L. Shelcon Smith - Murray Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Andy Soyring Stover Printing Co. Tisdel's Repair Shop N Y S Electric & Gas Corp Approved Finance Committee s, Co. Co. Gas 1.63 1 � 18.99L° 3.55 -4-` 8.00/_ 5.30 L 53.68 21.60 6.361--- 91.70 4.79 215.69 8.25 ✓ 80.59 ✓ 1.158/, 23.03 329.28/1 8.30/,, 1.13 50.78/ 8.33/' Corp.117.96/ 21.45f; 1.81,/,x` 5.63-/,,, 5.39 ,i 20.58 11.63, 2.00 -/ 3.69 5.22 9.40 ,- 8.25 ✓ .50 / 3.06 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET April 10, 1940 Fame Tisdel's Repair Shop New York Telephone Co. T. G. Hiller's Sons Paper Co. Stover Printing Co. Wm. J. Ryan N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Cayuga 11a"otors Corp. American Public 'Forks Assoc. H. J. Bool Furniture Co. Vestal Chemical Lab. Inc. Jamieson- 'fIcKinney Co. Socony- Vacumn Oil Co. Wm. T. Pritchard C. J. Ramsey & Co. Driscoll Bros. & Co. Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Auto Body & Radiator Works Lohr & Kramer The Texas Company August Alby City of Ithaca, 'Eater Fund E. 21. Rurnsey &. So-, 1,',orse Chain Co. Johnson Boat Yard Garlock Packing Co. C.E.Bishops llallnaper & Paint Store Sturm Bros. N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Beals, McCarthy & Rogers J. J. Driscoll Reynolds - Drake C. W. Wismar N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Freeborn - Perkins Co. Gar Wood Industries Inc. General Crushed Stone Co. Cayuga Lumber Co. Cornell University D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. Fay Allen Seneca St. Garage Stiragpp & 'Palter Co. Arthur H. Stubblefield Erie J. 1 filler & Co. Haverstick & Co., Inc. City o-" Ithaca Sinclair Refining Co. J. C. Stowell Co. E. g,. Rumsey & Son Leon H. Cass Cayuga Lumber Co. Failing, Hull &Wheaton Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service, Inc. S. J. Jolly Ithaca Journal Amount IT 7.00 .% �n 14.79 -° 6.95.... 15. 21 _ -- 110.30 -_..- 29-86--- 1-50 -°-°- 3.00--°- 3.92 1.12 - 289.19 -- 1.69 102. 61 ,--' 2. 23 --' 3.68 15.45'.� 12.0 ` 13- 0'-- 42. �4 96.35 6.91- - 8. OS 5. 6.98' 6.05-- 0. 75 147. SO. 7.29 - 31.09 1 8. 21 18.32 11 X636.94 t} -' 29.29 45.20 -° 1.22 106.25 7.75 5.00-'° 1. 23 % f 23.03 -- 6.00 6.45 - 41 51--- 19. 61 _! 2 , X615 14.00 145.50 158.66 --° 31.00 7 .* 6o Finance Committee � 6 1.1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Alderman - Vail Attorney - Thaler Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Pep. Clerk - Blean City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M. April 24, 1940 Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Water & Sevier 'aupt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby 0onstr. Foreman - Cass MIW-LES_ Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - STRERT 1Lk. NTEDTp.�TCE MATERIALS The following bids were opened and reed by the Clerk: Bi dde r American Bitumuls Co. Cities Service Oil Co. Colonial Beacon Oil Co. Lake Asphalt Corp. Feilly Tar & Chemical Corp. Fhelms Oil Co. "..eras Co. Standard Oil Co. of N.Y. Barrett Co. Koppers Co. Mexican Petroleum Corp. Item Item Item Item _#1 _+2 _.4 Disc. .0679 0963 05565 : :0 03 .123 .o61 .0721 2/10 -1/20 .0909 .o61, . o679, .103 2110 . o67� .o610 .o695 .103 2/10 -1/20 .0898 . 0893 . o6i . 0871 .113 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the above quotations be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE - CRUSHED GRAVEL opened and read by the Clerk: Item Bidder Site Stock Solvay Sales Corp. 2.60 2.32 General Crushed Stone Co. 1.59 E. M. Rumsey & Son The following bids were Item #6 Site Stock Disc. 1.70 2/10 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the low bid of the General Crushed Stone Co. Of $1.59 per ton on Item 05 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes — 6 Nays - 0 Carried. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the low bid of $1.70 per ton delivered on Item +6 as submitted by E. M. Rumsey & Son be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes — 6 Nays - 0 Carried. BIDS - STEWART PARK CONCESSIONS The following bids were opened and read by the Clerk: Pavilion Concess. Pavilion Concess. Bidder Bathing Permitted Bathing not Perm. Bicycle Concess. Ralph I. Holman $200. $100. Earl H. Buteux 256. 50. Fred Getto 150. 75. Alvah Gilbert 200. 100. E. A. Schaber X51. 12 Board of Public Works -2- April 24, 1940 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the above bids be referred to the Committee on ftblio Buildings and Grounds and the City Forester with power. Carried. BIDS - CHLORINE- SEWAGE opened and read by the Bidder Mathieson Alkali Works Solvay Sales Corp. Hooker Eleetro Chemica Pennsylvania Salt Mfg. DISPOSAL PLANT The following bids were Clerk: Car -load Less Car -load 2.14 per cwt. 2.14 2.14 per cwt. L Co. 3.08 u n Co. 2.84 n n It was pointed out that delivery by trucks in less car -load lots would affect a considerable saving in unloading costs and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the bid of the Solvay Sales Corp. in the amount of $2 -14 per owt. be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. �:FLEM4.t� -ING CO. SIDEWALK VAULT - LOWERING DRIVEWAY Mr. R. E. "`rern,ar. `f the Treman, King Co. requested permission to extend the under the sidewalk in front of the Hickey block and to ..owex, the ,':: iveway from Green Street under the Treman, King annex. Lr- Tr(-man stated that it will be necessary to encroach on uit-r Property to lower the driveway since it is jointly owned by the C t`r Trema i, King Co. zJ. commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: olved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for >z. .6y and report. Carried. PERSON''L`S - WATER SERVICE A request from Eliza Personius through bier Ejj nt Attorney, George H. Russell, for water service at her property in Hanshaw Road was presented to the Board. The letter stated that properties on either side of the Personius property now water service. By lomrv)issioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be granted, service to be installed in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works. Carried. H. K. DRAKE - DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt of a letter in regard to the damage to Mr. Drake's car as reported at the meet- ing of March 2 th requesting the Board to reconsider his claim in the amount of 15-t0. Mr. Drake stated that witnesses claim his car was not in motion when damaged by the city truck. The Clerk was directed to notify Mr. Drake that his claim was reconsidered and denied. THERM - ELECTRIC METER CO. SEWER RENT Attorney Thaler reported that the bill for sewer rent in the amount of $45. has been paid in full by the Meter Co. SIDEWALKS - BRYANT TRACT DRYDEN ROAD Attorney Thaler reported that at a recent meeting, members of the Bryant Tract Association expressed willingness to construct sidewalks on their properties where none now exist and are only waiting for a notice from the city, and he suggested that notices be sent these property ownels directing that sidewalks be installed by a certain date or the city will construct the walks and assess the expense against the. property owners. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer - Acting Superintendent be directed to notify the owners of property in the Bryant Tract and the owners of the property on the north side of Dryden Road between College Avenue and Summit Street to install sidewalks where none now exist. Carried. _19 Board of Public storks -3-- April 24, 1940 STORM SEWER - SOUTH AURORA STREET Constr. Foreman Cass presented plans for the proposed extension of the storm sewer in S. Aurora Street between Hudson and Columbia Streets and stated that the project has been prepared for submission to the W.P.A. showing a total estimated cost of $6,047.35 with $2,557-63 as the City's share. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved and ordered fled with the W.P.A. for their approval. Carried. SI I'r ,TALK - A037R_TS PLACE Constr. Foreman Cass reported a request fr): Mr. SarzaPT. Bunnell, Construction Superintendent of Cornell U.-i.0rersity, fo.• permission to install a Cold Provia sidewalk in front of property in Roberts Place. By Cnr.,�i.issioner Fgbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, the matter be referred to the City Engineer - Acting Bupezin+ende -nt for investigation and report. Carried. HAHOLD E". JONES DFTVF,WAY -• SIDEWALK Constr. Foreman Cass reported a rques ; 1ro -i J`;;r:.c„ foi permission to lower the sidewalk approximately 5 inches and install a 14 ?t. driveway at his property at the oo:oner of S. Aurora and Pleasant Streets. Mr. Cass expressed the opinion that present conditions of the sidewalk would be improved i .f it was lowered as requested. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. DITCH - FLORAL AVENUE Constr. Foreman Cass reported a Iaint received from Mr. Alfred Paolangeli of 433 Floral Avenue ir.2egard to water from a drainage ditch which runs across his property causing damage. Mr. Cass stated that the ditch which originates on private property is filled with silt and would involve a considerable ex- pense to clean. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Creeks and Bridges for investigation and report. Carried. AUSTIN WATER DAMAGE Commissioner Hopper again called attention to the fact that considerable damage is being done to the property owned by Mrs. Florence Austin of 924 Cliff Street due to faulty installation of a culvert which permits water to flow on her land. He stated that in his opinion the trouble could be eliminated at a small cost. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Gen. Foreman Alby be authorized and directed to correct the situation by changing the flow of water; the cost of same to be charged to the curb and gutter fund. Carried. WATER MAIN VALVES Commissioner Bishop reported that there is a serious lack of valves in the business section which in case of a break in the main might cause a'-considerable amount of damage and inconvience to water users in the section and he recommended that they be installed as soon as possible. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Water Department be authorized and directed to install valves at the following locations: 2 at Cayuga and State Streets, 1 at Tioga and State Streets, 2 at Seneca and Tioga Streets, 1 in Seneca Street, west of Aurora Street. Carried. SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION Commissioner Rumsey reported that in connection with the request of Mr. F. E. Allen for the city to run a sewer line nearer the surface at his property at 705 to 709 Hancock Street, it has been found that laterals have been installed near the surface for -use of property owners where the sewer line is installed at an excessive depths and recommended that such a sur- face line be installed. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that a lateral be installed at city expense to accommodate these properties. Carried. 14 Board of Public Works --- April 24, 1940 SAN, ITARY SEWER, EXTENSION_- N. TIOGA S TREET Commissioner Rumsey reported that the Board of Health has ordered Mr. C. D. Card of, 1204 N. Tioga Street to connect his property with the sanitary sewer but that it has been found that the sewer terminates about 100 ft. from his property. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the sanitary sewer be extended approximately 100 ft. to accommodate the property at 1204 N. Tioga Street. Carried. T. F. MARBIE SICK LEAVE Commissioner Egbert reported that City Engineer- Acting Superintendent Marble is seriously ill and as it.is unknown at this time how long he will be disabled, he recommended that Mr. Marble to granted sick leave and a vacation, and it was, moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Mr. Marble be granted 30 days sick leave and 2 weeks vacation with pay. Unanimously Carried. Resolved that Leon H. Cass be designated Deputy City Engineer - Acting Superintendent of Public Works. Unanimously Carried. REDECKING STEWA T AVENUE BRIDGE Commissioner Egbert reported that the decking of the Stewart Avenue bridge over Cascadilla creek is in bad condition and must be replaced this year at an estimated cost of $3',000- By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for materials needed and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee he and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. f F. H Springer. ' C y Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - A'UDIT SHEET April 24, 1940 Name Amount The Postage Meter Co. $ 5 S. L. Sheldon 26.2 -� Ithaca Journal 6.8O -~ Goodrich Silvertown Stores 8.45 -� Climax Engineering Co. 4.07 The Texas Co. 1.50 -- Bryant -Dixon Co. -74 LQhigh Valley R. R. Co. 54.1 -� C. "1. Costelle 2.2 Snap -On Tools Corp. 4.27 J. Oliver Johnson Seed Co. 11.76 - -,' aintenanee Products Inc. 20.58 1- - -" Armour & Co. 27.00°' Erie J. 14iller & Co. 400.00 Cayuga Lumber Co. 8.82 D. L. & T. R. R. Co. . 63 -� Haverstick & Co., Inc. 31.79 -� Lohr. & Kramer 00 Aqua Survey & Instrument Co. 24.50---- - Cornell University 157.25 J. • B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co. 467-38 --- .T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 9.21----- Socony- Vacuum Co. 461.54.E Finance Committee c.-• � E S' J k � Pater Fund Invoices presented for audit April 24, 1940; Beals, Me Carthy & Rogers Chemung Foundry Corp. William A. Church City of Ithaca, General Fund C. M. Costello Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. D. L. & W. R. R. Co. Dr. Lyman R. Fisher Fisher Scientific Co. Goodrich Silvertown Stores Edward Joy Co. Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. E. C. Laugher J. E. Manus John Murincsack C. D. Rapalee Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Solvay Sale: Corp. 'Y�g7Eoved Finance Committee .a .41V% 19.32✓ " 8.2 5 475.00 1.95® 190.48 . 55� 43.00 6.27 20.74 ✓ 403.20 4.32 ✓ 23.00 yr 7.70✓ " 21.00; 6.98 .47 5.31/ 20.94 $ 1,258.89 15 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:30 P. RI. May 2, 1940 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Attorney - Thaler Dep. City Engineer - Acting Supt. - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer ':iialUTES 11inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS Commissioner Egbert, Chairman o'' the Highway Committee, reported on the study of the bids for the various items for street maintenance materials submitted at the meeting held April 24, 1940 and awards were made as follows: By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the net bid of .05978 per gallon on Item #1, road oil, as submitted by the Standard Oil Co. be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the net bid of .0883 per gallon on Item #2, tar, as submitted by the Koppers Co. be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Ho-o_per: Resolved, that the net bid of .066542 per gallon on Item -#3, emulsion, as submitted by the Shell Oil Co., Inc. be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the net bid of .0963 per gallon on Item ##4, cut -back, as submitted by the Cities Service Co. be and the same aereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. ?TDS - STEWART PARK CONCESSION Due to �:. ,auser, Chairman of the Buildings and .:commendations were *Wade for awarding t] was surgested that Dr. Wallace of the quested to aaply for a bathing permit at the absence of Commission- Grounds C om:sii t t e e, no ie pavilion concession, but Dept. of Health be re- once. SICYCL,ES Forester Baker announced that the bicycle concession had been awarded to Cdr. E. A. Schaber in the amount of $81.00 for the season. TRE'MAPt, KING CO. DRIVEWAY Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Com-- riittee has investigated the request to lower the drive- way from Green Street under the Treman, King annex and recommends that peniission be granted provided the City is properly indemni- fied. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Treman, King Co. be permitted to lower the driveway under their annex, conditioned on the following pro- visions: 1. City indemnified against all damages. 2. Entire driveway resurfaced, at no expense to the City, in accordance with grade to be set by the feputy City-Engineer. 3. Map of proposed change filed with the Deputy City Engineer. Carried. TREVAN, KING CO. SIDEWALK VAULT Commissioner Egbert reported that `she Highway Com:ilittee has investigated the request of the Treman, Ying Co. and recommends granting permission to extend the vault under the sidewalk in front of the present Hickey building to the proposed line of widening Cayuga Street if the present sidewalk grade from State Street is continued. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be granted the Treman, King Co. to install a sidewalk vault in front of the present Hickey building to a point not less than 5 ft. from the present curb line,the point to be fixed by the City Engineer, provided the City is indemnified Deputy IV r_. 't.1 5's Board of Public Works -2- against liability of any nature, including seepage of the vault, and provided the sidewalk is constructed t o by the Deputy City Engineer and approved by the Board Works. AIRPORT LEASE Attorney Thaler red unteered to increase the rental of creased rental to continue so long Student Pilots Research Department and Mr. Thaler agreed to prepare a submitted at the next meeting. Yay 2, 1940 water into a grade set of Public Carried. ?orted that Mr. Peters has vol- the airport to $1800., the in- as his agreement with the of Cornell University continues, draft of the new lease to be EAROLD E. JONES DRIVEWAY Deputy City Engineer Cass reported that Mr. .s Jones decided he will be unable to lower the entire sidewalk at his property at the corner of S. Aurora and Pleasant Streets at 'Uhis time but would like to install a driveway and lower the side- walk only at this point. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that lair. Jones be permitted to break the curb for the driveway but no change made in the sidewalk unless the entire sidewalk is lowered to a grade to be fixed by the Deputy City Engineer. Carried. DRAINAGERITCH - FL0 L �AVENUE Commissioner Hopper reported that the Committee on Creeks and Bridges investigated and found that the drainage ditch in question is situated on private property and can see no reason why the City should clean the ditch. AUDIT By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. �.Q..lfl TOWER ROAD Water and Sewer Supt. Carpenter reported tnat inspec- tion of the sanitary sewer connections at the new federal laboratory in Tower Road has been made, and recommended that an annual rental charge of $60.00 be made, effective July 1, 1940 when the building will be occupied._ By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the server rental for the federal laboratory in Tower Road be and hereby is fixed at $60.00 per annum, effective July 1, 1940. Carried. SEWER RENTAL - U.S-AT-,.Y ENGINEERS' BUILDING - TOWER ROAD Water and Sewer Supt. Carpenter reported that an inspection was made of the sanitary connections at tine Army Engineers' building in Tower Road, where it was found that there is a total of 14 fixtures and recommended that an annual rental charge of $30.00 be made,effective TM 'ARIP 4-4 u�Y 1938 when the building was first occupied. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the sever rental for the Army Engineers' build- ing in Tower Road be and 'hereby is fixed at $30.00 annually, and that they be 'pilled for the server rental from Je-er 1, 1938. Tu Y Carried. SE "ER SERVICE - AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS Water and Sever Supt. Carpenter was instructed to rake an inspection of the sewer oonnections at all Y.Y.S. Agricultural buildings outside the city limits to determine what rental should be charged for server service. MITCHELL STREET SEWER PROJECT Deputy City Engineer Cass reported that approval has been received from W.P.A. for the server replace- ment project in Mitchell Street. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer be authorized to start the project NThen W.P.A. laborers are available. Carried. WATER %,AINS - HOPPER TRACT Com!-nissioner Egbert reported that on May 1 , 1939 the Board of Public Works authorized a refund to the Hopper estate in the amount of $1,3£53.00 to cover the estate's ex- pense of installing water mains in the Hopper tract, but that Mr. Powers, City Attorney at that tine, ruled that such a refund was illegal. BOARD OF PUBLIC 7TORY3 AUDIT SHEET May 2, 1940. Vendor Carpenter & Davenport Failing, Hull `,'lheaton Ll Finance Committee 4— -61Y - Amount <,-s11344.33 175.00 Board of Public Works -3- May 2, 1940 Attorney Thaler was requested to investigate the legality of such, a refund. - -uZZA rQL PIUL'1'IA.W.LWX - biDEWALK DRIVEWAY Commissioner Egbert re- Ported a request from the Al ha Psi Fraternity at 410 Elmwood Ave. for permission to replace a 4 ft. sidewalk and construct a concrete ramp from their property to the curb line. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Deputy City Engineer with power. Carried. 'LLEGAL USE OF CITY WATER Supt. Carpenter reported that several spraying outf is are using water from hydrants without permission. Mr. Carpenter was instructed to cause the arrest of any person found using water without permission. N.Y.S. MATER WORKS ASSOCIATION MEETING Commissioner Bishop reported that the N.Y.S. Plater Works Association are to hold a session in Ithaca on July 7th and 8th. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that Air. Carpenter be free to cooperate with the committee and render any assistance possible. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F• H. pringer ✓' City Clerk is BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. Y- May S, 1940 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Hassan, Egbert, Hopper Attorney - Thaler Dep. City Engineer- Acting Supt. - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Pater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar 1INUTES Supt. Carpenter reported that the date of ocoupany of the U. S. Army Engineers building in Tower Road was July 1, 1938 instead of January 1, 1938, and that billing for sewer service should be from July 1, 1938. After correcting the minutes of the meeting of May 2, 1940 as indicated above, they were duly approved. N. Y. S. ELEC. & GAS OORP. - TREATr,C;NT OF GAS MAINS Mr. Bailey of the Gas & Electric Co. requested permiss on to complete the treatment of the cast iron gas mains to stop joint leaks, and to make short extensions of the lines in Eastwood Avenue, Oak Avenue and S. Aurora Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. be given permission to make the necessary street openings and extend their lines as re- quested, upon approval of the Deputy City Engineer. Carried. DRAINAGE DITCH FLORAL AVENUE, Mrs-Gray of 431 Floral Avenue reported that due to the stoppage of a drainage ditch, water has run across her property and caused considerable damage, and she requested the City to correct the trouble. Mrs. Gray was informed that the matter was investigated reoently and that the ditch is located on private property and while it is felt the City is not responsible, it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be further investigated by the Committee on Creeks & Bridges. Carried. G. A. HILL - WATER SERVICE A request from Mr. G. A. Hill for water service at his property on Triphammer Road was presented to the Board. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be granted, service to be installed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works. Carried. FRANK KAVANAUGH - WATER SERVICE A request from Mr. Kavanaugh for' water service at his property in Hanshaw Road was presented to the Board. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the request be granted, service to be installed in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works. Carried. SIDEWALK - LEHIGH VALLEY HOTEL A request from Mr. Frank Daino for permission to extend the sidewalk to the curb line at 801 A. Buffalo Street was presented to the Board. It was reported that it will be necessary to renew the curb at this point if the side - walk is extended, and Foreman A1by was instructed to proceed with the installation of the curb. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be given to extend the sidewalk to the curb line as requested, walk to be installed under supervision of the Deputy City Engineer. Carried. Board of Public Storks -2- May 8, 1910 ROAD OILING The Clerk reported reoipt of a bid from Moran & Gleason o Groton for application of road oil for the 1940 season as follows: Road Oil hauled & applied .0135 per gal. Li.-,,,lit Tar .013; per gal. Heavy Tar " " .4135 per gal. Emulsion -015 per gal. Heavy Asphalt heated, hauled & applied .0275 per gal. These prices are the saane as last year. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper; Whereas, it is necessary to arrange for hauling and applying the oil, tar and emulsion, and Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, fin- ancial or otherwise, would accrue by advertising for bids on this work, and Whereas, Moran & Gleason have quoted prices as enumerated above, whieh are satisfactory to this Board. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the contract be awarded without formality of advertising for bids thereon; and that the quotation of 1;oran & Gleason be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 4' Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the mayor ANNUAL REPORT - PARKING AREA The annual report for 1939 as sub- mitted by Mr. Baldwin, showing receipts and disbursements for the parking area and comfort station was read. By Cormiiissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. SEA PLA'2vE BASE - AIRPORT The Clerk reported that at a meeting of the Common Council held May lst a letter from the Chamber of Com- merce was read requesting the City to appropriate from $75. to 4100. for the construction of a sea plane base at the airport, and that the Com ion Council apnroved the project and recommended considera- tion by the Board of Public Works if funds are available. By Commissioner Ebert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Buildings and Grounds for study and report. Carried. FINANCE OFFICERS SCHOOL - ALBANY The Clerk requested permission for the Deputy Clerk to attend the Finance Officers School in Albany on May 22, 23 and 24. By Caimnissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that Deputy City Clerk B1ean be authorized to attend this school in Albany on rlay 22, 23 and 24 at City expense. Carried. JA1,.MS JACKSON ACCOUNT WITH WELFARE DEPT. Attorney Thaler reported that 114r. Jackson, an eaployee of the Board of Public Works, has not paid the Welfare Dept. as promised, and it was agreed that air. Jackson be notified that if he does not apply at least 100 of his weekly salary toward payment of the bill, judgment will be taken and his wares garnished. HOPPER ESTATE REFUND Attorney Thaler requested additional informa- tion in regard to the agreement on the installation of water mains in the Hopper tract and reported that he will submit an opinion to the Pater Com..ittee on the natter of refund, prior to the next meet- of the Board. N.Y.S. ELEC. & GAS CORP. DRIVEWAY Deputy City Engineer Cass re- ported a request from the Gas & Electric Co. to install an 18 ft. c:riveway into tzeir new substation in S. Cayu�,& Street extension. He stated that due to the location it will be necessary to lower the curb and sidewalk to about 4 in. above the gutter line to avoid a steep ramp, and he recommended that perission be given. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the N.Y.S. Elec. & GasCorp. be per::aitted to out the curb and lower the sidewalk as requested, under supervision of the Deputy City Engineer. Carried. 20 Board of Public Works -3-- May 9, 1940 SIDEWALK - ROBERTS PIACE Deputy City Engineer Cass reported that in connection with the University's request for permission to in- stall a Cold Provia sidewalk in front of their property in Roberts Place, he has found that such walks are very satisfactory, and are not damaged by trees to the extend that concrete walks are damaged. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that permission be granted to install a Cold Provia walk in Roberts Place if satisfactory to the Deputy City Engineer. Carried. SANITARY SEWER HANCOCK aTREET Deputy that it seems advisable to install about line from a manhole in Hancock Street to properties rather than to install a late; meeting of April 24, 1940.' By Comi- issioner Egbert, seconded by Resolved, that a surface sewer line Street as recommended by the Deputy City City Engineer Cass reported 150 ft. of surface sewer accommodate the several ral as authori zed at the Com-:nissioner Hopper: be installed in Hancock Engineer. Carried. WATER IN STREET -- COLLEGE AVENUE Deputy City Engineer Cass re- ported that water is constantly draining into the street at 321 College Avenue from a drain under the sidewalk and as there are no storm sewers in the vicinity the pavement is wet and cannot be patched. He suggested that the trouble should be eliminated either by a dry well or with a connection with the sanitary sewer. Yr. Cass was requested to investigate further and make recommendations to the Board. SID7.ZMALKS - BRYANT TRACT, DRYDEN ROAD Deputy City Engineer Cass reported that several questions have arisen in connection with issuing orders to construct sidewalks in the Bryant tract and Dryden Road. He stated that a list has been prepared showing proper- ties where no sidewalks now exist but questions the advisability of ordering sidewalks in all cases. He also reported that it will be necessary to install curb and gutter in Dryden Road before side- walks can be installed there. By Comtalissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer be requested to pre- pare an estimate of the cost of installation of curb and gutter and storm sever in Dryden Road and submit to the Board for consideration. Carried. By Corimissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer be requested to sub- mit a list of the properties where sidewalks are needed to the Highway Com- ,mittee for their consideration and recommendation. Carried. CHLORIiVATION OF SE7)AGE EFFLUENT Supt. Carpenter reported that the S bunt :verb bf chlbrine have drrived kud chlorination will begin on May 15th as ordered by the State Dept. of Health. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are annroved and ordered paid. Carried. GUARD RAIL -INLET WALL Commissioner Egbert reported that the guard rail on the Inlet ;gall along Tau;hannock Blvd. between State and Seneca Streets is rusted out and should be replaced. By Corm- nissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Foreman Alby be authorized and directed to re- place the guard rail at once. Carried. CURB AND GUTTER INSTALLATION Foreman Alby reported that requests have een received to have curb and gutter installed or replaced in various parts of the City. Lair. Alby was instructed to make a list of the locations where curb and gutter should be installed or re- placed and submit to the Board for consideration. REPAVING - E. SENECA STREET Commissioner Egbert suggested that in accordance with t)ea 5q ion of the Common Council to use as touch of the fund fo� ca�i ���uc� ion and permanent improvements for work which will relieve the unemployment situtation as much as BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET May 8, 1940 Name Amount N. Y. Telephone Co. 51.7 T. G. Millers Sons Paper Co. 3.14 Wm. J. Ryan 19.8 N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corn. go. 0�y`. B. X. Elliott Co. 4.91 C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain S. L. Shel don 3.00° J.. C. Stowell Co. 6.62 C. J. Rumsey & Co. .92 Donohue - Halverson Inc. 20. 50 4.'01 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 132.64 It ' , Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 1.00 L.-"' Auto Body & Radiator Wks. 1� A. Steiert & Son 34 • 75 August Alby 39. 7°° Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 3-08"' E. M". Rumsey & Son 91. 4 vy City of Ithaca, dater Fund 13.21% James Lynch Coal Co. 61.26 Lam. r N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 475. 24 .. Jamieson - McKinney Co. 11.I�0 Enterprise Foundry 274.50 Sturm Bros. 14.00 c.r' Cayuga Lumber Co. 12.25 " C. W. Wismar 19.95✓ N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 11&66-2 Cayu ;a 1- rotors Corp. 74.1IE`` Buffalo - Springfield Roller Co. 16-836,---' Karlton L. Taylor 1. 35 Shell Oil C oznpany 485- 10 '' Bero Enpa-. & Constr. Core. 9-35 Cayuga Lumber Co. • 50 W, . R. Foskett 21 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 34.42 Lohr & Kramer .42 Floyd L. Barnes 20.00 ✓ I . Ewing Fox Co., Inc. 2. 45 J. J. Driscoll 3.83 Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 2 4 74 Stover Printing Co. 10.00 V ;. Lawn Supply Corp. 23. 50 V- City of Ithaca, Water Dent. 2-31/ F. R.C. Forster, I.. D. 5.00 J. C. Stowell Co. 2. 55 4' Shell Oil Co. 21.32 Haverstick & Co., Inc. 86.70°"`' C. J. Rumsey & Co. 2.25 Leon H. Cass 20. 70'------ Robinson & CarDenter 3.14 4---' S. J. Jolly 7.12 . 11ichigan Roadside Table Co. 91.204-, H. J. Bool Furniture Co. &. 00 Finance Coimnittee t � Water Fund invoices presented for audit May 8, 1940; John T. Allen Beals, McCarthy & Rogers $ 5.85 54.62 Chemung Foundry Corporation 19.32 ✓ D. L. &. W. R. R. Co. .77 Driscoll Bros. & Co. .95 J. J. Driscoll 2.76 Dr. F. R. C. Forster 5.00 //l Haverstick & Co. Inc. 6.87 ' City of Ithata,General Fund 82.61 Ithaca dear & Auto Parts Co. 18.68 Jem ieson- Mcffinney Co. 27.34✓ /� E. C. Lougher 51.72 ✓ ; James Lynch Coal Co. 20.30, H. A. Manning Co. 8.00 Luigi iiassucei 22.95 Erie J. Miller & Co. 14.60'z Mueller Co. 35.91 - New York btate electric & Gas gip. 113.80 New York T$lephone Co. 16.60 6.03''' Carl Personius William T. Pritchard 30.71/ C. D. Rapalee 8.64/ Reynolds & Drake 4.94 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 100.76 E. 11. Rumsey & Son 58.89` 2.00 S. L. Sheldon C. A. Snyder 5.24' Socony- vacuum Oil Co. 4.00% Andy Soyring 1.25 Wallace & Tiernan Co. Inc. 5.50 Will Corporation 3.45" The `:'right Tool & ForgeCo. 1.91 Approved Finance Committee; 21 Board of Public Works -4- May S, 1940 possible, it seems advisable to consider the widening and paving of E. Seneca Street, which was originally estimated at approximately 3, 000. as the City's share of a W.P.A. project. As it was felt that the estimate would be somewhat higher at this time, it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer be instructed to re- figure the project and submit to W.P.A. for approval. Be It Further Resolved, that an estimate of the cost of san- itary sewer replacement be submitted to this Board. Carried. LITChEL STREET RATER 1-1AIN Supt. Carpenter reported that the 4 in. mRin in Mitchell Street betareen College Avenue and Ithaca Road should be replaced by a 12 in. main at an estimated total cost of t6,000-, and suggested that replacement might be made as a W.P.A. project. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer be instructed to pre- pare a project for replacing the main and submit to W.P.A. for ai)Droval. Carried. ENLARGING GOLF COURSE Commissioner Causer reported that some time ago a project was prepared to enlarge the golf course at an estimated cost to the City of $1600. He recommended that the project be re- figured and submitted to W.P.A. By Commissioner Causer, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Deputy City Engineer be directed to refigure the project and submit to W.P.A. for approval. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. ringer Cit Clerk Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7 :30 P. M. May 22, 194o PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - Vail Attorney - Thaler Dep. City Engr. - Acting Supt. - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Rater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CREOSOTED LUEBER BIDS The following bids for lumber for redeeking the Stewart Ave. bridge were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Price Disc., Date of Delivery Wood Preserving Corp. 1,576.44 - 40 days Cayuga Lumber Co. 2,107 .97 2/10 40 days Robinson & Carpenter l,75 b.O1 - 21 to 35 days Driscoll Bros. & Co. 1, 920.22 - 35 days By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bids as submitted be referred to the Committee on Creeks & Bridges and the Dep. City Engineer- Acting Superintendent for study and award. Unanimously Carried. ORCHARD PLACE Justice Riley H. Heath requested the Board to con- sider taking over Orchard Place as a city street, stating that the property owners will deed the street to the city. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and the Dep. City Engineer for investigation and report. Carried. RE110VAL OF TELEPHONE POLE - 706 S. PLAIN STREET Mr. J. C. Shoe- maker of 706 S. Plain Street requested that a pole used jointly by the Telephone and Electric Companies and situated on city land in front of his property be moved to permit him to construct a walk from his property to the curb line. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved,that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power to order removal of the pole. Carried. MARKSONIS REQUEST TO DISPLAY RUG ON SIDEWALK A letter from Markson Inc. asking permission to display a rug on the sidewalk in front of their store at 130 State Street was presented. The letter stated that the rug would be .cemented to the walk and would in no way obstruct pedestrian. traifib. Attorney Thaler expressed the opinion that the city would be liable in case of injury and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the request be denied. MISS F. C. SCANLON- REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY OWNED LAND A letter from Miss F. 0. Scanlon of 601 W. Clinton Street was presented in- quiring if the city would consider selling a three - cornered plot of land situated between the new Inlet highway and her property at 312 - 314 Spencer Street. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Committee on Public Buildings & Grounds for investigation and report. Carried. STEWART PARK CONCESSION The Clerk reported that Mr. Edwin H. Buteux who was awarded the pavilion and bathing concession at Stewart Park has requested the privilege of paying as follows: $100. when contract is signed; $100. on July let.; and $56. on August let. , and .tint Mr. E. A. Schaber has requested the privilege of paying for the bicycle concession as follows: $30. when contract is signed; #30. on July let.; and $21. on August lst. 23 Board of Public Works -2- May 22, 1940 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that *he matter be referred to the Committee on Buildings & Grounds # nd the City Forester with power. Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute contracts for the above mentioned of the City. Carried. MAYORS CONFERENCE The Clerk reported that the Mayors Conference is to be held in Rochester on June 10, 11 and 12 and requested per- mission to attend. By Com..,i ssi over Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized to attend the con- ference on June 10, 11 and 12 at city expense. Carried. ROBE T F. UDDAUGH -- CLAIIN' FOR DAMAGES Attorney Thaler reported that a claim in the amount of $300- was filed by Mr. Middaugh for damages to his car when he ran into a concrete catch basin in S. Cayuga Street extension. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the claim be denied. Carried. BIDS ON OLD STREET CAR RAILS Dep. City Engineer Cass reported re- ceiptsof bids on the o d street car rails as follows: Ithaca. Junk Co. $10.50 per net ton at yard Wallace Scrap Iron & Metal Co. 12.00 per net ton at yard By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Connissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bid of Wallace Scrap Iron & h.etal Co. in the amount of $12.00 per net ton be accented and awarded. Carried. WATER IN STREET --COLLEGE AVENUE Dep. City Engineer Cass reported that there seems to be no way to dispose of the rater at 321 College Avenue except into the sanitary sewer. He explained that the drain carries the Nrater from an areaway in the rear of the building and from the roof as well as from a spring under the build- ing. The Commissioners felt that the owners of the building should pay for the privilege of discharging the water into the sanitary sewer and it was 5noved By Comr_,issioner Rumsey, seconded by Conunissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Sever Committee and Dep. City Engineer with power. Carried. E. SENECA STREET PROJECT Deputy City Engineer Cass presented plans and project papers as prepared for widening and paving E. Seneca Street showing the total cost of the project at $29,022.00 with the cost to the city estimated at $1-r-,,,575-00- He also reported that the estimated cost of renewing and en- larging the sanitary sewer and renewing the water services to the curb line would be $1,400-00. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved. Be It Further Resolved, that the project be submitted to the W.P.A. for approval. Carried. GOLF COURSE PROJECT Dep. City Engineer Cass presented plans and project papers as prepared for enlarging the golf course to a championship nine, showing the total estimated cost at $15,166.00 with the city's share, $3,670.00. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved. Be It Further Resolved, that the project be submitted to the W.P.A. for a-onroval. Carried. MITCHELL STREET WATER MAIN PROJECT Dep. City Engineer Cass re- ported that an estimate has been prepared for renewing and enlarg- ing the grater main in Mitchell Street between College Avenue and Ithaca Road showing the total cost bf 09,600.00 with the city *s share, $5, 650.00. The Commissioners agreed that this work is not essential at this time and no action was taken. 1)`4 Board of Public Works -3- May 22, 1940 .,. NEW SEWER LINE - E. CLINTON STREET Dep. City Engineer Cass pre- sented plans for the cons ruct on of a new sewer line in E. Clinton Street and reported it will be necessary to install the line to care for the sewage from the proposed new G.L.F. building to be erected in Clinton Street. The estimated cost was placed at $750.00. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey: Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved. Be It Further Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $750.00 for the construction of this sewer line. Unanimously. Carried. INSTALLATIOkT OF DRIVEWAYS Dep. City Engineer Cass reported that numerous 4equests have been received for permission to cut curbs and install driveways, and presented a plan prepared by City Engineer 11arble which if adopted will require uniform installation of drive- ways. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and Dep. City Engineer to prepare an amendment to the Rules of the Board of Public Works, specifying the type of construction of drive- ways to be permitted, and submit game to the Board for consideration. Carried. STREET OILING - SURFACE TREATI ",ENT - CURB & GUTTER PROGRAM Dep. City Engineer Cass pr sented a list herewith appended showing streets which require oiling, surface treatment, or curb and gutter. Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has studied the list and approved the program. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the prograii of street oiling and surface treat- ment as presented, be and hereby is approved and the work ordered done. Carried. By Co:n.nissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the program for curb and gutter installation as presented be and hereby is approved. Carried. STREET PATCHING EQUIPMENT Corxaissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Department is in need of an additional hand oiling machine for use in patching the streets, the cost of which is estimated at approximately $320.00. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Coimmissioner Rur:Isey: Resold, that the purchase of the machine be referred to the Highway Com.- , >littee with power. Carried. CORNELL BOATHOUSE ROAD Cora °:•iissioner Egbert reported that the D.L. & W. Railroad Co. have appropriated funds to improve the road between Third Street and the Cornell boathouse, but since it will be impossible to do the work at once they have requested the city to smooth the road for Spring Day use. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. SIDE73ALE - 110 DEY STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that the sidet�,alk at 110 Dey Street owned by the Welfare Department is in very bad condition and should be replaced at once. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the platter be referred to the High.vay Committee with power. Carried. CITY PROPERTY - 214 THIRD STREET Co�zmissioner Egbert again called attention to the condition of the city owned property at 214 Third Street stating that the property should be disposed of at once and suggested that the matter again be brought to the attention of the Common Council. WIATER DEPARV"ZNT PIPE AND FITTINGS Commissioner Bishop suggested that due to the possible a vano prices due to the war an, in- ventory should be taken of pipe and fittings used by the Water Dept. to determine ghat is needed at this time. By Commissioner Egbert seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the water Committee with nower.,,,,, Carried. 1940 DIRT STREET - PROPOSED ROAD OILING PROGTIX Rev. 5/10/40 L.H.C. Street Limits Length Width Yardage York L. V. R. R. to N. Ti oga 993 24 2,650 Fall L. V. R. R. to N. Cayuga 42� 30 114 Jay . Auburn to Ti oga 87 25.3 2, Lewis Auburn to Tioga 870 2C 3 2,448 Dey Auburn to Lincoln 1,150 2 .5 3,12& Short Franklin to Lincoln 318 24.5 865 Auburn Yates to Lincoln 1, 00 25.5 4, 811 Franklin Third to First to Auburn 109 17.5 2 �. 1,918 Franklin Willow 705 5 Adams Second to Auburn 1, 838 2 - 5, 046 Madison Fourth to Lake Ave. 1, 23 5 Snonroe Casca. to Lake Ave. 244. 1, h o Fifth Madison to Hancock 370 24.5 1, 006 Fourth Adams to Casca. 976 24.5 2, 6 7 Second Adams to Casca. 1,475 24.5 327 3 W. Court Cliff to Brindley 20 20 932 Brindley Court to Buffalo 450 20 11000 Brindley Buffalo to Taber 480 18 960 Taber Brindley to Inlet 750 20 1,665 Cherry Taber to Clinton 920 18 1,840 Clinton Meadow to Floral Ave. 2 800 2,140 18 24.5 5,600 5,821 Esty Allen to Albany Washington Buffalo to Cascadilla 12150 1,150 25-3 27 3,232 3,450 Park Pl. Buffalo to Cascadilla 15 �S7 Sear Fayette Court to Cascadilla Center to Green 532 950 22.5 2,692 Kline Rd. Lake Rd. to City Line Ave. 1, 250 450 1 14- 2,225 5 698 Needham Pl. Kline Rd. to Stewart 300 20 666 Parker Seneca Seneca to Buffalo Parker to Schuyler 530 30 1,765 Seneca Stewart to Eddy 600 30 1,998 Schuyler Seneca to State 450 20 22 12000 2,494 Quarry State to Buffalo 1,020 370 22 907 Cook Orchard Eddy to Blair Eddy to Blair 325 21.3 769 Blair Mitchell to Cook 800 740 22 22 12060 1,809 Water Giles to State 445 18 Bridge Eastwood Ave. Giles to State Cornell So. to end 950 21.5 2,268 Woodcrest Ave. State to Eastwood Ave. 300 340 16 20 533 756 Treva Ave. Water St. east 503 18 1.1006 Columbia Pleasant Turner to Aurora Turner to Hudson 1,1 0 19.3 Hillview Pl. Aurora. to So. Hill Terrace 1,310 900 22 20 3,332 11998 S. Cayuga Chestnut Spencer to D.L. &W. Elm to Hector 2t350 18 4' School Elm to Chestnut 300 375 20 b66 666 Vinegar Hill Crescent Pl. Hector to Cliff Hudson to end , Pearsall Pl. Hudson to end �9010 16 1, 600 Totals 42, -8a 121122 1940 PROPOSED SI1,TGLE SURFACE TREAT o'IEiJT PROGRAM':. Street Limits Summit St. Oak to end 'i7illiaais St. Stewart to Eddy 0snmun P1. Stewart to Buffalo 'rtiood St. Meadow to Plain Fair St. South St. to S. Titus Elinwood Ave. Kitchell to Valley Rd. Valley Rd. Elmwood Ave. to State Ridgedale Rd. Elmwood Ave. to Valley Rd. Elmwood Ave. Oak Ave. to Dryden Rd. Deg +Fitt P1. Buffalo to end Casco. Park University Ave. to end Cornell Ave. University Ave. to Stewart Old South Ave. Stewart to -vest 'te st Ave. South to Edgernore Edgenore Lane pest to Stewart Lake St. University to Fall .Ja.plewood Grove nryd en to 1 block south Rev. 5/9/40 L.H.C. Length `.,idth_ Ya.rdege 200 X52 405 1,200 135 0 1,70L' zoo 721 1,;:/70 1,010 43 5 2;:z0. 522 1,615 250 Total Yardsge — Single 3arface Treatment Estimated Cost Street "'1,920.00 23 13.5 1'- 24 22.4 22.5 23'5,27 23 16 11,1'',25 l� 1`3.5 2j 21 21,24- 16 1940 PROPOSED DOUBLE SURFACE TREAT -',rE N T PROGRAM I Ithaca. Rd. Cornell St. Eastwood Ave. Giles St• Turner. P1. So.Hill Terrace Elm St. Hook Place Third St. Plain St. 511 816 3,2o4 336 1,375 4,609 1,390 1,3,L 4 2,091 2,020 043 5 2 s. Y. 'dotal Yardage — Double Surface Trea.tinent Estimated Cost $8,050.00 The followiP..g streets are offered as to the above prorz'ram list: Esty St. park P1. ;7ashington St- ye d i. son St » Albany to Meadow Casc. to - 3uffa.lo C. to BufFald First to 08-sc. 43,74� s. y. substitutions or additions 1,760 2 4,`00 1,150 27 3 50 1 150 %5.3 3,232 1,2Fcz 24.5 3,4iL Rev. 1--,/9/40 L.H.C• Limits Lenzth Width Yardage Kitchell to Rid;;:edale Rd. 270 1,900 26.5 30 707 6,327 State to yiitcheil Cornell Std north to end 350 4,200 23.5 2 5� 0X10 1^,�0 Columbia Pleasant to State to D.L. W. 1,000 5 2,530 Cayuga to Turner P1. to City line 1,, 2,000 25.5 20 5 School Chestnut t. to Faller 2,100 G 24.5 x+'661 5,712 CC,sC. t. to L.V.R. • 1,170 27.3 _3, 45 Casc. to Buffalo 'dotal Yardage — Double Surface Trea.tinent Estimated Cost $8,050.00 The followiP..g streets are offered as to the above prorz'ram list: Esty St. park P1. ;7ashington St- ye d i. son St » Albany to Meadow Casc. to - 3uffa.lo C. to BufFald First to 08-sc. 43,74� s. y. substitutions or additions 1,760 2 4,`00 1,150 27 3 50 1 150 %5.3 3,232 1,2Fcz 24.5 3,4iL 1940 OUR3 & GUTTE-71, PROGRAi.l.' Estimated Location Length Cost Construction under way Hector St. — open Frutter 3 50 1 400. Taughannock Blvd. j +r. Buffalo St. — straight 001 curb only. 1. .1 240. Proposed radius to ue cut Buffalo & Aurora: Sts- — & corners 4-` 1 60. plain & Seneca Sts. - All 4 corners 96, 120. inte!rral curb & gutter Dryden Rd. - Bryant Ave. eastivard on north side 2931 660. 4ashington St. - Buffalo to Court - bcth 2--',Je,-i L 1301 POT P-0,11�� Plece --a',O to court - east side - Bu.� , 1 1 -740. P �� rk Pitce - COjTt to Esty Moth sides 21 3,33• The streets listed above represent the worst curb and utter condi- tions. The following, list of streets are not in suite to the as poor condi- above list: tion and are offered as substitutes or additions Farm Aurora to Linn - -,,)oth sides 39-4 R6. J a. y 1,34 t ,yu_vv,. to Uticet, - both sides Q'I I 730- Tompkins St. Aurora to Linn - both sides -,,Tjaxshnll to Tompkins - both sides 1 2 Linn St. - Utica St. - Farm to Yp.tes - both sides 1,100 1,3,`0. WiHow Ave.-I"I"prshall to Adams - e.-.Ct side Water Fund Invoices presented for audit may 22, 1940; Ataaters $ .88 Heals, Me Carthy (x Rogers 41.41 /. Best universal Lock Co. 6.36/ nurroughs Adding machine, Co. 40.10 Ralph B. CarterCo. 28.52% William A. Church Co. 105.75 Darling Valve & Meaufacturing Co. 234.35---- Failing- Hull & Wheaton 109.62 -- H. Falk 25.50 -- Henry R. Head 1.50- - City of Ithaca, ueneral rund 256.17 City of Ithaca, ( -Teneral r'und 475.00- Ithaca troop. G. L. F. Service 11.20- Lehigh valley it. R. Co. 1..74 - -y- A. M. Little 2.15. E. C. Lougher 89.51 Deihieson Alkali .forks 26.27 `l'. G. miller's Sons raper Co. 6.66-` Doran & Gleason- 91.00 Dueller Co. 86.24- John murifichaek 6.50. New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 2.46-- Norton Electric Co. 1.40' Overhead Door Company of N. Y . Inc. 96.00 — Hudson H. Perry 86.98 Pittsburgh Equitable meterCo. 8.30 Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc. 8.49 Sinking Yund Commission 7,500.00 Solvay L,ales Corporation 333.84 Turbine Sewer machine Sales Co. 8.53 -' Van Natta uffice Equipment Co. .69 Worthington - riamon Meter Co. I9.6I� Ap u`bd Finance Committee; f BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET May 22, 1940 Name Amount Burroughs Adding Yach. Co. .40.83 Swift & Co. 11.27 Billings - Chopin Co. 12.08 Standard Oil of N. Y. 583.51^ Standard Oil of N. Y. 599-836"' C. E. Hunt & Co. 2.25 Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service, Inc. 1 .60 k", National Colortype Co. 14.82` D. L. & T• R• R. Co. .5 J. G. Pritchard & Son 37.3 R. L. Schooley 20.00 Edward Joy Co. 25.08 D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. 12.834- ---- Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 6.49 Leon Doma.nski 40.57 Standard Oil of N. Y. 242.95 0�7 T. G. 114illers Sons Paper Co. 34.01° Lohr & Kramer 6.85 v `, C. :.• Costello q6 Tro -)ical Paint & Oil Co. 13. 3.9 The General Crushed Stone Co. 66.70 v" fiance Coffmittee Hoard of Public Works -4-- May 22, 19+0 POWER GRADER Commissioner Egbert reported that the power grader is a.baut worn out and that the city should not undertake to go through the winter without a new grader. MOTOR R2PLAMMENT 1937 FOR___D 2RUCK Commissioner Egbert reported that the motor in one of the 1937 Ford trucks is in bad condition and should be replaced. He stated that a reconditioned motor can be purchased at approximately $60.00. BY Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the purchase of a reconditioned motor for the Ford truck be and hereby is authorized. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On .notion the meeting was adjourned. r F. Springer y/ C ty Clerk e� 6 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. 14- June 12, 1940 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop of Public Works - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gran. Foreman - Alby MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. S. S. KRESGE CO. - SIDEWALK ENTRANCES A representative from the S. S. Kresge Co. appeared before the Board and reported that the Fire Marshal has withheld approval of the plans for the alteration of the building at 123 -131 E. State Street until provision is made for two means of access to the basement, and requested permission to install two sidewalk openings for this purpose. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee, City Attorney, Fire Marshal, and Acting City Engineer with power; permission to be granted only upon approval of the City Attorney. Carried. BRINDLEY STREET GRADING Mr. Donald Stewart of the Ithaca Railways Inc. requested the Board to fill and grade Brindley Street between Buffalo and Seneca Streets as the street is being used by their buses and is in very bad condition. Mr. Stewart was informed that the right of way is owned by the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. and therefore the City cannot make the repairs. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be rejected. Carried. B. W. SWARTOUT - REQUEST FOR WATER AND SEWER SERVICESIN VINE STREET A letter from Mr. Swartout was read requesting information as to the Board's decision concerning the installation of water and sewer services at his property in Vine Street. It was reported that the street is outside the city limits while the house is inside the city limits. It was the sentiment of the Board that the services re- quested be extended to this section but that the installation be made on city property if possible. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Water Committee, City Attorney, and Acting City Engineer with power. Carried. WATER & SEWER SERVICES- ITHACA LEATHER PRODUCTS CO. A letter from the Ithaca Enterprises Inc. was read asking if the City wbul.d be willing to reimburse Ithaca Enterprises for the expense of install- ing water and sewer services at the new building being erected for the Ithaca Leather Products Co., if and when the property is taken into the City. The letter stated that sufficient lands will be deeded the City to construct a street. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. FLAG POLE - DE WITT PARK A letter from the Finger Lakes Post i-971—of the Veterans of Foreign Wars was read requesting permission to erect a flag pole at the Post's expense, in DeWitt Park in con- junction with the War Memorial. It was the sentiment of the Board that while they were willing to cooperate in the details of the installation, the request should be made of the'County Supervisors as the Memorial was erected with county funds. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power. Carried. Eo:­:-'_'c- of Public - or::s Juste 12, 1940 ccS. T. ST:];V2,ZS �U-WCST TO OCYST TUCT A G�,,.11 , OF CITY ��LOP RT .1 letter fro i ..rs. .ti. T. Stevens of 517E. 3uffa10 Street wa.s read requesting ner_iission to use a oiece of city lend i h Os:aiun place, V-)nroxi iately 9ft. wide on which to construct a n;are. Cor.Liission- er ,gbert reported that the Highllay Cov.,,ittee ha,s investigated the request and recoMlended permission be given since the land can be used for no other pur-:-)ose. By Ca1Assi one x Egbert, seconded by Coiiiriissioner Hopper: Lesolved, that permission be granted to construct tine garage as -requested, with the understanding that the permit may be revoked at any tine. Be It ^urther Resolved, that any expense in connection with the ,- ) >J,epar&tion and recording of the agree:aent :gust be bonze by the ,,giro -)erty owher. Carried. CDD F ,LLO71S IHOI:E ;u ATFR BILL DISCOUNT A letter from the Treasurer of the Odd Fellows Ho:ae was read requesting the Board to allow the discouunt of 4 7.95 on their :arch water bill which due to oversight was not paid within the discount period. By Cofni7issioner Rizzsey, seconded by Co;nraissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. D. HAROLD L.EVIIu DA'-,AGE CLAI7. A, letter from :: :x. Levin was received requesting the Board to rei-�aburse him in the amount of 35.00 for damages to his car alleged to have been received when he collided with a catch basin in S. Cayuga Street on -ay 27th. By Co-mnissioner Egbert, seconded by Coiniissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the claim be rejected. Carried. T-Z",_.,,.' EPAIRS - ROSS RY LATE The Clerk reported than :r. Allan i're __ian, Chairman I of the Stewart Parb Co m ii ssi on, has received re- quests frons reside. -_ts of Rosemary Lane for repairs to that street. Treifia.n stated that the Town of It' will :iaintain the road if it is deeded to the Town but that he does not favor deeding the road to a- ayone. Question of the ownership of the street was raised and the Cler':c was instructed to request :r. Tre:ian to advise the Board who owns the street. BERU,O TZ ZjWT GARDEITS The Cleric reported receipt of a letter from '�r. Frank B. Howe, Assessor of the Town of Ithaca, stating that the tract was placed on the exe�apt list when it was learned t Tat the City derives no into :.:e fro-:i the gardens. The clerk re' ported that in a recent co.-hversation .Ix'. Hove stated that no assess - ment would be made if persons were allowed to use the land for sp.rdens without charge, alt;7,ough the letter did not definitely :Hake sl.. CLh G s to t ement . By Cor,Liiissioier Rutiisey, seconded by Co: -.1_iissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the --hatter be referred to the City Attorney -For ibis atteution. Carried. G.;14REAGF, COLLECTION A letter fro-al the Ithaca 73o)ihen s Club was read requesting the enforcement of rules governing the a.ccla iulation of garbage for collection and na,e= caging of n_ avers for collection. By Commissioner hopper, seconded by Co issioner 3is'ion: Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to ac':�Yloivledge receipt of the letter and advise the Club that proper a.cti o z will be taken. Carried. Sa.LUTARY S7 ER LIiSE - G.L.F. BUILDI TG The Clerk reported that the Council refused to -ap-propriate :6;750.00 for the construction of a sa.,- litary sewer line to the proposed G.L.F. building and suggested tl -at the wor-l_ be financed from funds already apDropria-ted. l`'.OVISIO }IAL AppOI',i , aT - LEON H. CASS A letter from the =ici-oal Civil Service Co- ii-,mission was read stating that attention had bee called to the appoint::ient of l:r. Cass as De;Duty City L Zgineer -Act- tng: Superintendent of pilbl.ic corks due to the illnes of ::r. T. F. : arble, and that the title of the position should be Acting City Engineer - Superintendent of public Vaor':s a..:hd that the Com-:fission could only a- r-)rove the provisional anpoint.ient of :Ir. Cass to the nosi ti on. The letter further stated that the provisional apr)oiat.ient is for a period of 4 mionths after which the Board will be required to make a regular app_ oint%Ment to tlhe position from an eligible list. No action on the -matter was ta'Iten at this ti-.ie. 2S Board of Public 7jor'_cs -3- June 12, 1940 AIRPORT LEISE Attorney Thaler +resented a lease of the airport as areed upon by r. Peters a---id a,��oroved by the Buildings avid Grounds Co o- ,niittee. He stated that the le' ase is for a period of five years fro:1 July 1, 1940 at a rental of :;;150.00 per month i,1 advance and tilat ' r. Peters has agreed to nay an additional x:225.00 before July 1, 1940 as an adjusted rent fro:i Ja.- -auary I to Judy 1, 1940. By Ca'..,:iissioner Rms.ey, seconded by Co:n :issioner :opner: Resolved, that the lease as nre-oared be and hereby is a,-)--)roved. Be It Further resolved, that the ::a,yor and City Cler-,: be authorized a--,-id directed to execute sa.:.ie on be.zalf of the City. Unani:iously Carried. ST: `:`ART PAP,"_ COYCESSINS Attor-ey Thaler lresented the agree:.:ent as pre-Dared for the concessions at Stewart Pa.rlc and the asor and Clerk were directed to execute mae on behalf of the City as authorized by the Board on 11a.y D2, 1940. FZUL ;S RE CURB 0r'E7I.,'GS The following proposed a�-lend;ient to the Rules of the Board regarding Openings in curbs was prese -.ted with the suggestion that it be added to Rule 19 after the regulation Joverning the construction of sidewalks: OPCIISGS IN CUi3BS. Ao person shall mo.'_,:e or cause to be <.sade an opening in a curb for the purpose of constructing a private driveway wit.out first obtaining the written per31ission of the Superintendent of Public "forks: such ;permission shall 813ecify the scone, grade, width and location of the curb opening. The materials to be used and the manner of construction of the driver-ay entrance, i-lcluding the sidewalk which becomes a part of the driveway entrance, shall confor:;i to a standard plan on file in the office of the City Engineer. There shall_ be no variation frorIi the said standard plan except upon written per::iission fro -_1 the Board. Such construction shall be done only by - ?roperly licensed a -ld bonded contractors. By CO1,xmissioner 'Topper, seconded by Cammissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the a-:iend..ient as presented be and hereby is annroved. Be It Fu::tiier ._resolved, that the a_nend_ie�.t be added to Section of the Rules and 'Regulations of the Board of Public Works. Una_.i}-.lously Carried. S`10'� `� _ � C''JLvr :3 n :::A OF JOSr'ITAL Acting City Engineer Cass reported t'.ia,t a large culvert i51 the rear of the Hospital is dis- intee,ra.ti::zg a.-. -.d i -n a daiigerous co,.dition, and .;gay fall into the N orge a,id cause a brew.-. in the 16" water ::lain. He presented plans for the culvert arid. esti�i,ated• the cost at ap»roxi ;?zately ,a1500. 00. By Co-1 iissimaer i o per, seconded by Co:- 1- lissioner Hassan: Resolved, that ti�.e --)lans as sub;.nitted be and hereby are approved. Be It Vurtiier resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be authorized ^..d_ directed to -proceed with the work as outlined; the cost to -Je changed to the construction and Der- miient i�_,inrove::ient account. Carried. SI.L ILE CRJ—.� L'L Acting City Engineer Cass reported that a falli,.g poplar tree has destroyed a 14 ft. section of t-ie creek Tall on the south side of Six ,:ile Creel: west of :aurora S treet and that there are seven more of the poplars which r:1ay cause further danage. He esti-�nated the cost of repairs to the 14 ft. section at : 300 t o imore ext ensi ve re -pai rs � c . The -:cling City Engineer and General Foreman were directed to carefulli• e; cwnine the wall and hake recoml-.zendations at the next meeting. DRIiiE' "rAy - 105 C�,.T'TDN ST, 'E ^1 Icti-lg City Engineer Cass re- ported a request froiil 4,4 r. :�. Soyring to widen a driveway at his i)taee of business at 108 E. Cli :ton Street. r. Cass reported that i^.o ga.r'ci. is per ;::itted at this -Doi-.'It. Sy Corr_:issioner Ho,-)ner, seconded by Co; +Lnissioner Hassan: :^esolved, that per:iiission be grixited; worlc to be done under the i.ew Ri?ies concerning the construction of driveways. Carried. v Board of Public Works -4-- June 12, 1940 tiTIDEYING SIiJEi'ALI. 208 S. CA `L'J .; STFLIET Ctin City Engineer Cass -reported receipt of a request from the Finney :rotors for per_aission to extend the sidewal'I: to the curb in front of the property at 208 -212 S. Cayuga Street. By 00: :h- : :iissioner Hassan, seconded by Co:r_;issioner Hopner: Resolved, that permission be granted to exte.ld the sidewalk; �,rorl., to be done under the suthervision of the City Engineer. Carried. SIDEWALIL COi�rSTRUCTI01`T By Ca',riiissioler Elbert, seconded by Corinliss.ioner Kopper: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer - Superintendent of .rublic ,�.orks be authorized and directed to proceed with the replace - raernt of all sidewalks where owners have been .notified and work has not been doze; the cost of such replacement plus 15,o to be assessed a ra,inst the property owners and collected in the :fanner as pre- scribed by law. una.;.zi :ihously Carried. By Co� -_-.,issioner Egbert, seconded by Corviiissioner Ruirsey: Resolved, that the acting City Engineer - Superintendent of :public Iorks be authorized and directed to proceed with the repairs to city owned sidewalks. Carried. Co :Ai :iissioner Elbert reported that it is the opinion of the :i"'lway Cary :.hittee that no more sidewalks should be ordered re-placed until the present prograrl is corlpleted. ORCHARD PLACE Commissioner Elbert reported that the Highway Co;laittee has inspected Orchard Place and recoi; : '1ends that the City refuse to accept Orchard Place as a city street until the rules of the Board in regard to subdivisions are complied with. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by 00imnissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the report of the cor&- :littee be accepted and 1. the residents of Orchard Place be notified. Carried. V.i: DELIS• AT 60 FT. DA, Commissioner Bishop re--)orted that con- siderable vandalism occurs at the 60 ft. daxi each year during the swini;.iing season and that recently the lock has been broken at the 'ate house and the rowboat broken loose and allowed to o arer the darn . By Co:- hirissioner Bishop, seconded by Co.,,niissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Superintendent Carpenter be instructed to post "i`'o Ties- ?a.ssin " signs at the darn and ::la' e a_1 effort to apprehend the gv.ilty persons. Carried. ^'iA"`R -AIK - MOOD STREET Co:a :,,iissioner Bishop reported that a re- quest has been received for water service at a house being erected ins good Street between Plain and Fair Streets but that there is no ,aihh at this location. He recomn-.lended that the -Hain be installed. By Coin -Mi ssi over Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Si shop: Resolved, that the later Depart.hent be authorized to install the :rain. Carried. 1' T.ER FLOROS S►ATLR S.ERVICE Co_v,iissioner Bishop reported that 2 meters in the Hov� �t,,112 -11L� E. State Street have been re-.ioved and that the bloc' 180 being served with water through a :Teter in the Peter Floros block at 109-110 E. State S treet. Bishop stated that :yr. Floros is the lessee of the Hoyt block and he reco-nvilended that the Board approve the arrangement. By Comiiiissioner Rurlsey, seconded by Co :-,iissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Water Co:a:,ilittee with power. Carried. A_2RICAFT WATER WORi�S ASSOCIATION 1KEETING Su ?erintendent Carpenter reported that irany letters have been received expressing apprecia- tion of tine reception at the Association meeting held is Ithaca on June 6 and 7. N.Y.S.SENAGE ;'0?MASSOCIATIOid ..EETING Commissioner i�u;.isey reported that the alzlhual meeting of the 1`T. Y. S. Setrar e lo-rl.s Association will be held in Syracuse on June 20, 21 and 22 and that Suet. Carpenter and two oi-)e-rators wish to attend at least part of the session. By Con.iissioner Rumsey, seconded by Coyvaissioner Elbert: Resolved, that Supt. Carpenter and two operators be and hereby are authorized to attend the Conference at city expense. Carried. i- ,. Do-,rd of Pu'olic works June 12, 1940 IJI. COLY ST.RE T SA YITARY _'LINE Actin City E Acting y n�lneex Cass re- ported that trouble is bein; experienced in the Lincoln Street sanitary sewer line due to its rumli -nG capacity at all ti -mes. He ?resented )tans for an additional sewer isistallation which would elirlinate the trouble. The Co. :; :_tissioners agreed that further study of the matter should be made. SA M',&RY SE ER SERVICE - D��IRYL.MN I S LEAGUE PLANT Com- -lissi over R p amsey reorted that the Dairymen's League has requested installa- tion of a sanitary sewer line to accoM_zodate their ?O_lant in W. Cascadilla Street as the Department of Health has ordered them to discontinue use of a cess»ool which overflows. Question of the Ownersliin of the street was discussed and Attorney Thaler ras re-- quested to deterrane ownership and report to the Board. :'UDIT 3y Com;izissioner Hassan, seconded by Cori;nissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Com.Attee be aiid the same hereby are approved and ordered maid. Carried. LEAVE: OF A.�SF,FG " - T. F. 1:ARBLE By Camiiissioner Egbert, seconded by Co:naissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the City Engineer T. F. Karble be and hereby is grated a three months leave of absence with Day effective June 15, 1940• Unani.:,lously Carried. L'LIGIBL :T, LIST__ FOR_ THE rOSITTOY OF CITY B ,Ir Co':i.iissioner Bishop, seconded by Coniv issioner HE,.ssa -I: Re solved, that the ','Mici -pal Civil Service Coma issian be re-- auested to furnish an eli ible list for the -,L:)osition of City Engineer Unaiii:-_zously Carried. On _potion the :.ieeting was adj ourne d. V F.' T. S, inger Cit;r lerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET June 12, 1940 Name N. Y. Telephone Co. W. D. Campbell T. G. MTiller's Sons Paper Co. Stover Printing Co. C. J. Rumsey & Co. r'G'm. J. Ryan City of Ithaca Marion Bros., Inc. Reynolds & Drake Ithaca Journal S. L. Sheldon N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Donohue - Halverson Inc. Standard Oil of New York Elgin Sweeper Co. Ithaca. Gear & Auto Parts Co. City of Ithaca, Mater Fund August Alby Sturm Bros. J. J. Driscoll C. M. Wismar N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. American Bridge Co. Cayuga 1:10tors Corp. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co., Inc. Binghamton Laetal Forms Inc. Aeroil Burner Co. Marion's Wholesale Standard Oil of New York Cities Service Oil Co. E. 111. Rumsey & Son Driscoll Bros. & Co. Horan & Gleason Cayuga Lumber Co. Jamieson - McKinney Co., Inc. Lohr & Kramer Geo . A. Reed Andy Soyring Ithaca Laundries John F. Marren, 11. D. R. D. Severance, T. D. E. Thorsland, 1. D. Hudson J. Wilson, Mr. D. General Crushed Stone Co. Koppers Company Shell Oil Co. Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. Robinson & Carpenter Harry M. Gordon Premier Steel Co. D. B. Stewart & Co.) Inc. Haverstick & Co., Inc. Norton Electric Co., Inc. Robinson & Carpenter Leon H. Cass S. J. Jolly Earl R. Ticknor ?,loran & Gleason Finance Committee Amount 4 .10 ,0.'; 22.04 r,, 159.751 65.33 7.27 23.62 20 ' o 4: S6 65. 63 2.0 267.7 c 27.89 346.6o U- 40� 3� . 2 32• ✓ 5. 21.0 6 1866.25 8.50 3.85 `^ 3.90 6.75. 3.20 29.11 -f, 15.00 Z 90.86 16.19 1 43 42: 4 3 ,57.05 45.47 5.47 1.70 7.35 1.62,--, 2.72 !� 13.00 10.00 7.00 5.00 555• �7 1715.�+� 692..4 129.87.1 446.00 14. 25 . 199.60,-,, . 3.30; 55.32 19.10 " 2 35,,' 27.09, 6.00 r' 21.49 ,i , Water Fund Invoices presented for audit June 12th, 1940; Addressograph Sales Agency $5.00CV John T. Allen 5.13 v American Asphalt Paint Co. 21.581 - Amos A. Barns 58.00 ? Ralph B Carter Co. 49.50ti Chemung*Foundry Corporation 20.76 - Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 61.01 U D. L. & W. R. R. Co. 1.01 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 3.55Y J. J. Driscoll 6.61 -- Failing, HU11 & Wheaton 32.34L- Lyman R. Fisher, M.D. 5.00 -- Michael Hayman & Co. 460.461i Hellige Inc. 1.16 Higbee Rubber Co. 29.40;-- - R. P. Hopper 300.00 Hornell General Tire Service 9.21E -- Ingersoll-Rand Co. 42.06 � -- City of Ithaca, General Fund 136.60 It n it It It 8.00 If It It 'Mater fund 63.56 Ithaca Gear and Auto Parts Co. 15.47/ - Jamieson- McKinre/y Co. 227.32z-- Edward Joy Co. 80.00'- - Leo P. Larkin, M. D. 15.006 A. J. Leone, M. D. 17.00/-- A. M. Little 64.041-- James Lynch Coal Co. 21.75 Marion Brothers Inc. 5.39 Mathieson Alkali orke 10.77 Erie J. Miller & Co. .53 T.G.Miller's Sons Paper Co. 4.34 Mueller Co. 41.93 John 1tiiurinchack 15.80 Neptune Meter Co. 102.53 New York State Electric & Gas Carp. 12.38 • It It It it It It It 370.12 New York Telephone Co. 21.84- Hudson S. Perry 104.64 Carl Personius 5.18 Pittsburgh Equitable. Meter Co. 63.92 dilliam T. Pritchard 5.70 Reynolds & Drake 5.88 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 70.55 E. M. Ramsey & Son 79.58 S. L. Sheldon 5.34 Elmer Sherwood 42.00 C. A. Snyder 1.52 Andy Soyring 8.13 Standard 011 of New York 4.85 D. B. Stewart & Co. Inc. 45.19 Wallace & Tiernan Cc. Inc. 36.22 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 15.95 i Worthington - Gamon Meter Co. 283.50 jull 19 im 3 I BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Heeting PRESENT Campbell Psio -iers - R-mmsey, - Vail Attoriey - Thaler Acting City Eno-r.-Supt. Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. E Hassan, Egbert, Bishop Public Works - Cass co. City Cleri - Blean "Ater & Sewer Suet. - Carpenter F')reman - Alby Plwnbin.g Insp. - Wismar June 26, 1940 'ILITJTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. FIRE CONVEi?TION Mr. Gary Reynolds appeared before the Board and requested that a city truck and driver be furnished to transport the old fire pwnper to the Firemen's Convention to be held in Johnson City on July 18th and 20th. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be granted. Carried. GRANDVIEW AVET11JE PETITION A petition signed by property owners on Grandview Avenue was presented, offering to the City title to Grand- view Avenue and the unnamed street from Grandview Avenue to the city line, and requesting that the necessary steps be taken to arrange for transfer of title. The petitioners also requested that the City install curbs and gutters, if required, grade and oil the roadways and assess the cost of such improvements against their respective properties. 14r. T. R. Allen appeared on behalf of the petitioners and urged consideration of the request. By Co.— amissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the petition be referred to the Highway Committee Mayor, City Engineer, and City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. SIX i.iILE CREEK WALL PETITION A petition requesting the City to erect a wall along the southeast side of Six Mile Creek back of the properties at 114, 1161 118 and 120 E. Spencer Street was presented �:znd read. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the petition be referred to the committee on creeks and bridges for study and report. Carried. SE",AGE DISCHARGE PM IT A permit to discharge sewage effluent from the proposed sewer extensions in N. Tioga and E. Clinton Streets, after treatment in the existing sewage treatment works of the City, iZto Cayuga Inlet through the existing outlet pipe was presented and read. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the City Clerk be directed to file this permit in the County Clerk's office of Tompkins County. Carried. SOIL EROSION AGREEIT -ITT The Clerk presented a request from U.S. Dept. of Agriculture to continue in effect for the year July 1, 1940 to June 30, 1941 the cooperative agreement with the City for the use of land in N. Cayuga Street extension relative to the production of plants useful in soil erosion control. On motion the extension was granted and the liayor authorized to execute the necessary papers. ODD FELLOWS HOME WATER BILL The Clerk read a letter from the Treasurer of the Odd Fellows Home protesting the Board's denial of his request for discount on a water bill. Yo action was taken. ROSEIARY LANE The Clerk read a letter from Allan H. Treman, Chair - man of tae Stewart Park Commission, suggesting, among other things, that the matter of maintenance of Rosemary Lane, and any question of liability if it is not properly maintained, should be determined by the City Attorney and the Board of Public Works. After some dis- cussion Attorney Thaler suggested it be posted as a private lane. 3 2 Board of Public Works -2- June 26, 1940 By Coripissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, chat Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works Cass be authorized and directed to have Rosemary Lane posted, at both ends, with a suitable sign indicating that it is a private lane and per - !tons using it do so at their own risk. Carried. ?G;..RD CF EDUCATION PLAYGROUNDS Mr. Cass reported that the Board cat "cxcatioii has requested the City to do some resurfacing work on e s;;r.031 playgrounds, for which the City would be reimbursed. It uggested that the Board of Education be required to execute an a.�re�.1`rt assuming the responsibility for workmen's compensation or -, o-,l.er :viability arising by reason of this work being done. ~�- Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works be ai,thor =zed to resurface the school playgrounds as requested, if and TvhFn to Board of Education files with the City Clerk a properly e—ecuted agreement which the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute in behalf of the City, relieving the City from liability whatsoever by reason of this work being done, and Be It Further Resolved, that upon completion of the work and receipt of payment therefor the Common Council be requested to re- appropriate said monies to the Highway Department of the Board of Public Works. Carried. STREET RESURFACING Mr. Cass asked for instructions regarding the resurfacing of State, Mitchell, Hector and S. Cayuga Streets, being the streets on which recent W.P.A. projects have been undertaken. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works Cass be authorized to proceed with the resurfacing of these streets, with regular city workmen. Carried. SIX 1,1ILE CREED WALL Mr. Cass reported that he estimated the cost of repairing the broken section of the wall in Six Mile Creek west of Aurora Street at $350.00. He also reported that he found about 40' additional located on unsuitable foundation and in need of re- pair. He estimated the City's share of the cost of the entire re- pair, if undertaken as a W.P.A. project at $1,500-00. He recommend- ed that 7 poplar trees growing on the creek bank be removed. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works Cass be authorized to seek permission for the removal of the trees, and pro- ceed with the repair of the section of wall estimated at $350.00. Carried. CURB AND GUTTER Mr. Cass submitted the following list of curbs and gutters for the Board's approval: Washington Street from Buffalo to Court - both sides Park Street " it it " - east side only Park Street " Court to Esty - both sides Buffalo & Aurora Streets intersection - cut back two corners Plain & Seneca Streets It - cut back all 4 corners After discussion the Board ordered the following included: W. Green & Fulton Streets intersection - cut back northeast corner. Pending further study regarding funds available, no final action was taken. SIDEWALKS Commissioner Egbert called attention to the bad condi- tion of the following walks in E. State Street: _ Owner Joi. A. Tompkins Jo_ira :. Irish F. L. Fairbanks Est. Location 41T Y. State St. 420 E. State St. 422-24 E. State St. He suggested that the Supt. and Forester be authorized to chop the tree roots causing the damage and put the flagstones back which would relieve the hazard temporarily. Attorney Thaler suggested that the Common Council be asked to change the City Charter in respect to sidewalks. BOARD OF PUBLIC MRKS - AUDIT SHEET June 26, 1940 Name D. L. & IT. R.R. Co. B. K. Elliott Co. Lohr & Kramer R. 'M. Starbuck & Sons, Inc. Edward Joy Co. E. A. Putney Cornell University Moran & Gleason The General Crushed Stone Co. Cayuga Lumber Co. 1agnus Chemical Co. C.A.Snyder, City Chamberlain Haverstick & Co., Inc. Herbert Spencer Emery E. Berger Lawn Supply Corp. T. G. 11iller's Sons Paper Co. Howard B. Adelmann R. 0. Warren, D. Edward H. Cowell, 11. D. Self Insurers Service Bureau Inc. Shell Oil Company Enterprise Foundry Co. The Tropical Paint & Oil Co. Edward Joy Co. Premier Steel Co. Socony- Vacuunn Oil Co. Tarrant 1:1fg. Co. Quaker City Rubber Co. Amount $ 2.91 - - -- 4.O1 _._ 29-00 13.23 _— 2-83— .a3 111.25 1857.53 -- 214-29 -- 22.38 3.07 16.53 .,.. 2.25 20.00 ~' 8.8 2 — 16-66--- 7-65 -- 10.00 -"- 8.00 1.15 1354.13 lOS. 00 --- 1.18 30.00 39.86- Water F,?nd Invoices -.presented for audit Jtne 26 Jahn T. Allen $4.46 American Chain & Cable Co. 113.6041"/ 3uilders Iron Foundry 12.75'+ Ralph B. Carter Co. 85.50% Cayu;;a Lumber Co. 32.93 -- Darling Valve & lvffg. Co. 408.44 - . D. L. & W, R. R. .42 Failing -Hull & 'Wheaton 277.83 City of Ithaca, General Fund 47.00 Edward Joy Co. 5.60 Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 1.69,' Mathieson Alkali dorks 26.27 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 6.77 Mueller Co. 96.90 The Mfilnicipal Year floor 5.00 Ca.—1 Personius 5.18 Joseph G. Pollard Co. 42.88. Simr1ex Valve � iiieter Co. 9.25 Socony- Uacuuia Oil Co. 16.85 Andy So -'ring 34.29 Syracuse Auto Parts Co. 13.08 Wallace & Tiernan Co. 7.31 - R. C. 1arren, M. D. 13.00 Interest on ;later Fund Bonds; Helen T. Searles 21.25 Charles C. '' >Vickwire 400.00 Toi,pkin s Co. Trust Co. 85.00 Sinkin;- Fund CoLm. fission 540.00 Tompkins Uo. Trust Co. 63,096.25 :Moran & Gleason 227.98 C A Snyder, City Chamberlain 7.76 A-,)proved Finance Committee Board of Public Works -3- June 26, 1940 llf3 :31 By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to amend the City Charter so that the liability of defective sidewalks shall be rlaced primarily on the property owners. Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed notify the above mentioned property owners to have their side - c�l':�; repaired. Carried. u;AS(a AND ,SEEDS The Board's attention was called to several lots i::. -t ie Ci `y where the owners have neglected to out the grass and ,­eedo. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Forester be directed to make a survey Of '­)uc h lots and notify the owners thereof to comply with the rules of the Board by cutting the grass and weeds. Carried. WATER DEPT. PIPE AND FITTINGS Commissioner Bishop reported that the Water Committee had received informal bids on pipe and fittings required by the Water Dept. and that R. D. Wood Co. was low on all items. He recommended acceptance of R. D. Wood Co. bid. No final action was taken. VINE STREET -WATER & SEWER EXTENSION Commissioner Bishop recommend- ed that houses on Vine Street could better be served by extending the mains from Pearl Street because Vine Street has never been €; rade d. It was so ordered. G. CAPOGROSSI DEATH By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to prepare and send to the family of G. Capogrossi a letter ex- nressing the Board's sympathy in the loss of Mr. CapogTossi and their appreciation of the long and faithful services rendered by him as' a city employee. And Be It Further Resolved, that a copy of the letter be spread upon the minutes. Carried. A. HOLLAND 7ATER BILL Supt. Carpenter reported that Arthur Holland had protested a 9 months water bill in the amount of $37.55. Feeling that his protest was unwarranted, no action was taken. ITHACA LEATHER PRODUCTS CO - SEWER CHARGE Supt. Carpenter recommend. ed that the charge for pumping sewage from the new Leather Products factory outside the city limits be fixed at $35.00 for the ensuing ,year. By Com-.missioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the charge for outside sewer service for the Ithaca Leather Products Co. factory be and the same hereby is fixed at $35.00 for one year only, starting on the date of connection with the city sewage system and ending one year thereafter; such sewer service charge to be paid in advance. Carried. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Water Supt. be authorized to grant permis- sion_ to the Ithaca Leather Products Co. to connect to the city water a;Zd sewer systems when all rules and regulations applicable thereto have been complied with. Carried. OUTSIDE S7EIMR CONNECTION In discussing the connection of sewer services outside the city to the city system it was suggested that the rules of the Board be amended so that permission would be re- quired before any connections could be made. The matter was left with the City Attorney. AUDIT Bar Com;.lissioner Hassan, seconded by Comissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bills approved by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for nayment. Carried. On motion the meeting was adj ourne d. Geo. A. Blean Deputy City Clerk 3 `$ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30.P. Y. July 10, 1940 PRESENT "ayor - Ca,npbell Co- mmissionr:rs - Hassan, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - 7a`1 Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. - Surat. Public Works - Case torzester - Baker Clerk -- Springer Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Fen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Inspector - Wismar Due to lack of quorum the meeting was adjourned to 10:00 A.?;. Tuesday, July 16, 1940. J F. Sr�ringer C ty Clerk 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 10:00 A. M'. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Alderman - Vail :attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker 02.erk - Springer July 16, 1940 Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop of Public Works - Cass Nnter & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby ;4INUTES M- inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. GUTTER INSTALLATION -OAK AVENUE 1,1r. N. H. Schickel appeared and requested the Board to install a gutter in Oak Avenue at the rear of his new apartment building facing Dryden Road. Acting City Engineer Cass explained that when Oak Avenue was extended the gutter at this point was not installed pending the erection of the new apartment building. By Commissioner Causer, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer for investigation and report. Carried. GRANDVIEW AVENUE PETITION Commissioner Egbert reported that after investigatio in t- seems that it is a question of whether or not the Board wishes to waive regulations regarding acceptance of streets or subdivisions in considering the petition of property owners in Grandview Avenue. He explained that there is no storm sewer in the street nor in S. Aurora Street where it will be necessary to install approximate- ly 2000 ft. of storm sewer to care for the water from Grandview Avenue. The Commissioners agreed that no exception should be made in this case and Alderman Vail asked if the City would agree to accept Grandview Avenue as a City street if the owners made the improvement. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that it is the sentiment of this Board that Grandview Avenue be accepted as a City street when all regulations regarding subdivisions are complied with. Unanimously Carried. E. SENECA STREET PETITION The following petition signed by 23 property owners in the 300 and 400 blocks of E. Seneca Street was presented: "We believe that there is no present need for the rebuilding or the repaving of the 300 and 400 blocks of E. Seneca Street. It is our opinion that the road is in sufficiently good condition to maintain its proportionate share of the city traffic, and that it would be detrimental to the adjoining properties if the said road were repaved. This expression on our part is made notwithstanding our understanding that the ordinances of the City may be changed so that the City will bear the full burden of the cost of repaving." The Clerk reported that the petition was also addressed to the Common Council who referred the matter to the Board for considera- tion and report back to the Council. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that it is the sentiment of this Board that the project be carried out as soon as funds are allocated by N.P.A. Unanimously Carried. E. SENECA STREET PROJECT -GOLF COURSE PROJECT The Clerk reported receipt of advice from the Field Director that the above projects have been approved by the State office at Albany and have been Forwarded to Washington for the allocation of funds. -�EQUEST FOR PEMJSSION TO WIDEN DRIVEWAY AT WRAY SERVICE STATION request was received for permission to remove 9 ft. of curbing on College Avenue to widen the driveway at the 'Wray Service Station at the corner of College Avenue and Dryden Road. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. t� 36 Board of Public Works -'?-- July 16, 1940 STANDARD OIL C01.PANY SIGNS The following application filed by the Standard Oil Company for permission to erect signs was presented: 1. An identification sign and pole inside curb line and outside of sidewalk line at the service station known as the Dryden Road Sexvice Station on -property adjoining the Leone block. The sign is to hanL, from Hole toward service station. 2. An identification sign of the banjo type between the curb and sidewalk lines at the W. F. Cooper Station located at the corner o.A Dryden Road and 11aple Avenue. It was explained that the installation of signs was informally apr )roved by the Commissioners and that Acting City Engineer Cass has approved installation as requested. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the informal action of the Commissioners be and hereby is approved and permission given to install the signs as re- quested. Unanimously Carried. SIDEWALK REPAIRS -416 E. STATE STREET The Clerk reported that in accordance with instructions, notice was sent to Viola To:_gpkins, owner of the property at 416 E. State Street, to repair the side- walk in front of the premises, and that a representative of the City welfare Department has reported that the taxes on the property are being paid by the Welfare Department as the owner has no funds. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by%Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to send a final notice to the property owner to make the repairs necess- ary. Carried. SE'TT'ER ASSESSMENTS- CLINTON AND CHERRY STREETS The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from D. B. Lee, Attorney for Mir. Louis Wallace, requesting consideration of the request filed December 27, 1939 to adjust the sewer assessments standing against property at the corner of Clinton and Cherry Streets amounting to $167.25. The letter stated that since the property will not be used for dwelling, the assessmentsa,reout of proportion to the value of the land, and that Mr. Wallace offers $50.00 in full settlement of the assessments. It was ,pointed out that the sewers were installed in this section at the order of the State Department of Health. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the request be denied and Mr. Lee notified to that effect. Carried. RIGHTS OF WAY- ITHACA RAILWAY INC. The Clerk reported that the Stewart Park Commission at a meeting held July 2, 1940, recommended that the transfer of all rights of way formerly used by the Street Railway be completed in accordance with agreements as soon as possi -. ble. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to complete the transfer of these rights of way to the City. Carried. PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY IN BERGHOLTZ TRACT It was reported that at a meeting held July 2, 1940 the following resolution was passed by the Stewart Park Commission: "Resolved, that it is the sentiment of the Stewart Park Commis- sion that as opportunities present themselves to acquire the odd parcels at reasonable prices, they should be acquired for the City so that the public property for use as park or playground will ex- tend from Fall Creek on the south continuously to the head of the lake. " SIDE71ALK -NE17 TREiiAN, KING BUILDING Acting City Engineer Cass pre- sented a profile of the proposed installation of the sidewalk at the new Treman, King building in Cayuga Street. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commi ssloner Egbert: Resolved, that the profile as presented be and hereby is approved and permission granted to install the sidewalk subject to the approval of the Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works, and without prejudice as to the require=ments of a bond for construction of the sidewalk vault. Carried. CEO. D. CARPENTER, M. E. SUPERINTENDENT CITY OF ITWACA NEW YORK MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT July go 1"0. eur[,,e Do k"arjAinter, L Lint ul' lapuri 1j,;c, taid required t-o re,,14enlsh a -�tock for 1940. L 110 Ll ��OO Lo - 3-350 1 Glfu�L,,- 150 16.15 L74. A to • 1 5G, 410, it� J • 66 L50 � � I. • 1 Z301 641: - 150 1040 2 U0, 70,24 11591, 1 f;k,j 12" 7 &-, C ea 1/4 """Ondr; ........ 64 A." 116 ` e v e s 1/4 :iendn, 137, 110. -16evol" 00.0*0000* 7fk. ad 162'. 30, • loll ........ Ic �r4 1d,sq 1EV Lf Q a Q 0 0 V,�Ut- LLU i240-- 4 6.1-' 10 • 1',� 4 Gk" 94., eur[,,e Do k"arjAinter, L Water Fund Invoices presented for au('it July 10, 1940. The Atkinson Press $ 8.50 ✓ Beals, McCarthy & Rcaers 42.18"' Chemung Foundry Corporation Cayuga Motor. Corp. Central Hanover i3ank & Trust Co. 3.87k-' Dar]. ing Valve & i,ifg. Co. 34.10 '-- Driscoll taros. & Co. 4.40' J. J. Driscoll 2.48 ✓ Enterprise Foundry Co. Inc. 224.75 Failing, Hul] & .iTieaton 342.70, The Industrial Commissioner, State of N.Y. 3.85/' Irving Trust Co. 7.49 /r City of Ithaca, General Fund 119.78 ✓. Ithace Coop. G.L.F .Servi ce Inc. 68.56, Ithaca Gear and F.uto farts Co. 22.42 , Jamieson - McKinney Co. 92.70' Ed. -,,ard Joy Co. 24.00 - / G. R. Kinney Co. 18.79- - i.l ine's Pharmacy 3.90-, %f s;th ieson Alkali 11 +orks 10.77 Erie J. Ail.ler & Co. .45'' T. T. Mille r t s Sons Paper Co. 13.28% ,vloran & Gleason 64.75 i e,u�i York State Electric & Gas Corp. It it ti It It It It 238.14 11.32 New YorYc Telephone Co. 26.41y- William T. Pritchard 15.79 C. D. ttapalee Reed Manufacturing Co. 9.91 , Reynolds & Drake 25.80 Robinson & Carpenter 54.83 -" C. J. Ramsey & Co. 43.00 E. iii. Rumsey & Son 156.37 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son 32.89" S. L. Sheldon 5.04 Snap -on Tools Corporation 12.69 - Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 4.25-' Solvay Sales Corporation 333.50`y. Stover Printing Co. 51.50 ',�allace & Tiernan Co. Inc. 36:.22 npproved Finance Committee; %4,VV P Additional Water Fund Invoices presenters for Audit, due to postponed Board meeting, July 15, 1y40; The Electric Controller & Mfg. Co. $4.85 L-' Fa irbanks , ' <orse & Co. 301.601--- Fisher :scientific Co. 36.44 Goodrich Silvertown Stores 14.311-- J. D. Lang Engine & Garage Co. 3.501- - L. V. R. R. Co. .98 The Little Krafts Shop 2.00 T. G. Miller's Scns Paper Co. 28.08 4- New Dior:. State Electric & Gas Corp/ 3.36 t� R. L. Schooley 59.12 �- D. B. St6wart & Co. 6.501 vYa�. lace r Tiernan Cc. Inc. 4.08k. Ap.provee Finance Committee elk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET July 10, 1940 R. L. Schooley 59.12 � Cramer's Auto marts Co. 1. 50 Failing, Hull & `dheaton 5.00 D. B. Stewart & Co. .73 N. Y. Telephone Co. 63.49 Stover Printing Co. 28. 50,:---- A. 11. Little 1.3G �' alm. J - Ryan 20.25�� S. L. Sheldon 3.2�* Driscoll Bros. & Co. 15. 66"� T. G. 1.iller's Sons Paper Co. 12.88 J. C. Stowell Co. 2.99 Frank A. Bangs 2.63 '14ax Kluebert 9.50 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 57. 51 Donohue - Halverson, Inc. 1.13 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 57. 8 ' Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 167.4° 4�' C. J. Rumsey & Co. 70.92 Sturm Bros. . 50 - Jamieson- .icliinney Co., Inc. 9.01 -- August Alby 38.66 Joe Conley 8.66 ✓ D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. 10.89 Cayuga Motors Corp. 7 03 Lohr & 'jKrr ?,mer 0 �l J. B. Lang Eng. r & Gar. Co. 31. ^ E. 2a. Rumsey & Son 3,144.40 C . W. Wismar 18.631 Auto Body & Radiator Works 2.40 D. L. & W. R. R. Co. /1 Cayuga Lumber Co. 26.71 J. J. Driscoll 76.93 > N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1),S 6.2r) '11. R. Foskett 4.32; ieynolds & Drake 3.68p-;, Ithaca Coop. G.L. F. Service Inc. 198.76° A. H. Stubblefield 9.00! Andy Soyring Wheaton 1.09, Failing, Hull & 25.00 Ithaca Laundries A-merican Playground Device Co. 3.06 17.64✓ Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 10.35r� -�`. City of Ithaca 49.02 F.R.C.1Forster, l,i. D. 11.00 G. Alx. Galvin, L. D. 8.00 John F. tiarren, Z,. D. Industrial Commissioner -State of 38.00 N.Y. Robinson & Carpenter 3.48 41.55 Empire State Culvert Corp. 3 58. 60 -" Rloran & Gleason 28.000. Drennan Hardware Co. 104.52 Enterprise Foundry Co. 40.80v J. C. Stowell Co. 3.87 ` Leon H. Cass 25.92.- ` S. J. Jolly 11. 20 `--` Norton Printing Co. Freer Bros. Motor Express Lines 2.50. 6.36 Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 9.3F Goodrich Silvertown Stores 109.114'"' Genesee Sanitary 'Siper Co. 13-50 I �,���"7'�'7� a 9i i=+�r ib,. � -. ,..•+M wv Finance Committee Z` 7 Board of Public tl!orks -3- July 16, 1940 c � SIDEWALK -GILES STREET Acting City Engineer Cass reported that . the City owned sidewalk in Giles Street west of the Columbia Street bridge has settled in places and recommended that it be repaired at an estimated cost of $150.00. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the sidewalk be repaired as recommended. Carried. LINCOLN STREET SANITARY SETTER LINE Acting City Engineer Cass re- T -orted that he has studied the idea of installing an alternate sanitary sewer line from Lake Street through Queen Street to the intersection of Aurora Street. He stated that this installation will relieve the load which is causing the trouble in the Lincoln Street sewer line. He reported that the line could be installed with W.P.A. labor at an estimated cost to the City of $1400.00. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be instructed to pro- ceed with the plan to be approved by this Board, with the idea of submitting same as a W.P.A. project. Carried. HA BLETON OIL COMPANY -SEWER LINE Supt. Carpenter reported that the Han.bleton Oil Company installed a septic tank at their plant in Taughannock Blvd. but due to the high lake level it cannot be used and at his suggestion the Engineer was instructed to investigate the possibility of connecting the station with the sanitary sewer line. At this point Commissioner Causer was excused by Mayor Campbell. WATER DEPT. --PIPE AND FITTINGS Commissioner Bishop reported that in connection with the purchase of pipe and fittings for the hater Dept., it did not seem advisable to delay the purchase of this material as the price has already advanced and probably would ad- vance further. He reported that quotations for pipe and fittings (a list of which is herewith appended) have been received from three manufac- turers as follows: R. D. Wood Co. Philadelphis, Pa. $4,959-93 U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. ft " 5� 059.99 Edward Joy Co. Syracuse, N. Y. 5,393-59 Attorney Thaler advised the Board that the purchase could bo iaade without the formality of advertising for bids with the un- animous consent of all of the members present and the approval of the Mayor. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Whereas, it is necessary to purchase pipe and fittings for use . of the Water Dept., and Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, finan- cial, or otherwise, would accrue by advertising for bids on these items, and Whereas, R. D. Wood Co. has quoted a price of $4,959,93, which is the lowest of the three quotations received. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the purchase of the pipe and fittings be authorized without formality of advertising for bids thereon; and that the quotation of R. D. wood Co. in the amount of $4,959-93 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Carried. Approved this 16th day of July 1940. 1 Mayor WOOD STREET WATER 11AIN Supt. Carpenter requested permission to extend the water main in Wood Street to Meadow Street a distance of aPDroximately 350 ft. to eliminate a dead end. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Mater Committee :_th power. Carried. AUDIT By Commmissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. l Q �_ Board of Public Works July 16, 194o CONSTRUCTION AND PERIU.ITENT IMPROVE;MTS Commissioner Egbert re- ported that there is a balance of 617,973-00 in the construction and per=manent improvements account and that the three projects, i.e. E. Seneca Street - Widening and paving - $15,787.00 ,Yo111' Course - 2, 5j�7.00 S. Aurora Street - Storm sewer - 3,843.00 now awaiting approval and allocation of funds by W.P.A. amountto a total of $22,187.00, and that no other funds are available for con - e, 4iruction work unless further appropriations are made by the Common C aunci l . On ;notion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer City Clerk V 39 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular '11eeting PRESENT I::�yor - Campbell C'r .Y:i:nissioners - Hassan, _alderman - Vadl Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. 1. Egbert, Hopper, Bishop of Public 'forks - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby July 24, 1940 MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. GARBAGE COLLECTION- ITHACA_LEATHER PRODUCTS CO. 1.4r. Swenson of the Ithaca Leather Products Co. requested the Board to continue collec- tion of refuse from their new plant in Pearsall Place. It was explained that since the factory is located outside the city limits it would be illegal to continue tine collection. WILLIAZI A. DILLON- DAIUGE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt of a claim in the amount of 19.00 filed by Mr. William A. Dillon for damages to his car when he ran into a concrete catch basin in S. Cayuga Street extension. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the claim be denied and 11r. Dillon notified to that effect. Carried. VACATION - JOSEPH THOMAS The Clerk reported a request from Joseph Thomas, janitor at the library building, for two weeks vacation with pay. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that Joseph Thomas/a two weeks vacation with pay for one week only. be granted Carried. ROCCO RICCI- 001.1PENSATION HEARING Attorn6y Thaler reported that the testimony taken at a recent hearing regarding the disability of 1r. Ricci has been referred to the Labor Board for decision. 11r. Thaler stated that he does not feel that the present dis- ability of im-Er. Ricci was caused by injury he received while in the employ of the City and that the local doctor has expressed a similar opinion. He stated that nothing further could be done until a decision is rendered by the Labor Board. SIDEVALX REPAIRS --E. STATE STREET Acting City Engineer Cass recommended that final notices to re-aair sidewalks be sent to the following: John 1:1. Irish 420 E. State St. F. L. Fairbanks Est. 422 -24 E. State St. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Clerk be instructed to notify the above persons to make repairs to their sidewalks within thirty days or show a good ficient reason why such repairs should not be made, at a meeting the Board of Public Storks to be held August 14, 1940 at 7:30 P-1, Unanimously Carried. SIDEWALK PER;IITS Mayor Campbell recommended that the customary charge of $1.00 for sidewalk permits be suspended at least during the campaign to improve the sidewalk situation in the city. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the charge of $1.00 for sidewalk permits be suspended until further notice. Unanimously Carried. HAi 3LETOIT OIL CO. SEDER LIME Acting City Engineer Cass reported that due to the shallowness of the sanitary sewer line in Taughan- nock Blvd. it would be impossible to extend the present line to accom.iiodate the station. He explained that there is a sbib -line situated on land owned by Harry Gordon which would accommodate the station. The Commissioners recommended that the Oil Co. undertake to arrange with 11r. Gordon to connect with the line on his property. 40 Board of Public Works -2- July 24, 194o AIRPORT RUIMAY REPAIRS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that resurfacing of the north end of the runway at the airport will cost approximately $3,120. while only $1,500. is available in the budget. By Coimrnissioner Egbert, seconded by Commis- sioner Hassan: 17hereas�nthe opinion of this Board it is necessary to resurface the north end of the runway at the airport, and Whereas, only $1,500, is available for this ?purpose, Yow Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Common Council be re- quested to permit the transfer of the sum of $1,620. from the con - otruction and ? ?ermanent improvements appropriation to the air-port '-.:::!count. Unanimously Carried. ALTERNATE SE?;E? LIZE -QUEEN STREET Acting City Engineer Cass n_ re- 6ented 'plains a,.1d estimates for the construction of a sanitary Pcwer Line through Queen Street from Lake Street to Aurora Street to rell, -ve 'che Lincoln Street line. The plans included a by -pass throw'h to .Fall Creep. The total cost was estinnated at $6,o6o. � ��, 257. as the City's share. By Co ;- nnissioner Egbert, seconded by Commnissioner Bishop: :resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved. Be It Further Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be in- structed to submit the plans to W.P.A. for approval and allocation of funds. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. GUTTER - OAK AVM7JE Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer havoinvestigated Mr. Schickel's request to have a gutter installed in Oak Avenue at the rear of his apartment building, and recorm -nend that the gutter be installed at this time, as this section was omitted when the balance of the gutter was constructed. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the gutter be installed. Carried. SIDDVAL.'K-170`r EN'S COM UNITY BUILDING 0.ORTELL LIBRARY BUILDING By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is directed to notify the above mentioned property owners to have their sidewalks repaired. Carried. DRIVEWAY- -'BRAY SERVICE STATION Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Cori.nittee has investigated the request to widen the driveway on College Avenue at the Stray Service Station and recom- mends that the request be granted. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that permission be granted to widen the driveway as requested. Carried. On :notion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. pringer ✓/ City Clerk :'later eund invoices presented for audit July 24, 1940; Cayuga Lumber Co. William — Church Co.- Darling Valve & Manufacturing Co. General Chemical Co. General lectric Co. nomelite Corporation C. :3. Hunt cx Co. City of Ithaca, .general �4'und 1� Q tt It Lehigh valley c. R. Co. Mathieson -.lkali orks Pittsburgh ! cQuitable peter Co. Joseph v.ollard Co. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. H. D. ', good Co. C... Snyd:�r, City Chamberlain .:ar -a.ret T. Zustace xCol)roved Finance Committee f J / L 5 5.39 105.75 148.12 451.94 14.081 4.21 24.00 ,1` 475.00 2 26. 50 96.671- 10. 7 7 -' 42.23 21.83,- 5.02 1,859.38 = 10.19 1.00 =j v 0 BOARD Or rUMIC 70--,?4 S - AUDIT 5: "i EET July 24, 1940 ?acne Amount E(1,, °:.ard Thomason Co. 5.00 ` The 1.'cBee Co. 31.3��' T. G. I;:iller's Sons :�aT)er Co. 12.21`' Lohr & Krr) -mer 10-101-, Standard Oil of N. Y. 127-72,- Syracuse Supply Co. 20-75--- The ' r-reserving Corp. 1576. 44- Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 5. 30 ~ " Cayuga Lumber Co. 7.84 !loran : °: Gleason 28.00`" Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. ,55 Empire State Culvert Corp. 35 .85 , -- D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. 3.89 Cayuga Lumber Co. 446-00- C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 5.6p Finance Com-111ittee r BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular leeting F'FnS^t'+ •��J..,1'v C-c i,iissioners - Hassan, Vail Thaler .. �ty Engr. -Supt. Baker C! : Springer City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7: 30 P. z. Egbert, Hopper, Bishop of Public Works - Cass ,.,tor & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter J_mbing Insptr. - Wismar August 14, 1940 41- T -."ae absence of Iwiayor Campbell, Vice- Chair;::an Egbert presided. i.: " " "�I l a Minutes of the preceding meeting v,ere c: ly approved. E7':L30jk DS - AUBURYN & FRANKLIN STREETS Supervisor G' enn 'orris ra- Y orted a dangerous condition at the corner of :dui lirn a.,d Fro,:ci'^-lin _streets due to billboards. He stated that the view is obstructed :-; 'he boards and that a number of accidents have occurred at this T)oint. By Corzmissioner ?copper, seconded by Cormissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the clatter be referred to the Highway Comnittee or investigation =,And report. Carried. 7.':,IVEtiti'AYS - CORiti'ER SE�TECA & PLAIN STREETS l:r. Baker,anager, of tl:e Colonial Beacon Oil Co., requested permission to cut the curb and install a 46, driveway on Plain Street and two 22' driveways on Seneca Street at a gas station now being erected at that location. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the :natter be referred to the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works with power. Carried. SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION - CORNELL STREET A letter from 11r. H. L. ri yler was read requesting the City to extend the sanitary sewer. approximately 160, from State Street to the north line of a service lane in Cornell Street, to a house now being built by • ;r. Resnick. hr Tyler was present and he was informed that a sewer could .iot be installed until approved by the State Department of Health. 1."r. Tyler also requested the Board to make an exception to ':he rules which state that "No person except a licensed sewer layer shell construct any drain or sewer which is ?proposed to be connected with the sanitary sewer system." By Co mi.ssioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the :matter be referred to the Acting City Engr.- Cupt. of Public Wor':-s, Plumbing Inspector, and Sewer Superintendent viith power. Carried. SIDEWALK - 31,9 EL N STREET The Clerk reported receipt of a corn- - plaint of the dangerous condition at the above address due to the lack of sidewalk and the washing out of the path. Acting Engineer :pass reported that the property belongs to the Hooker sisters and recommended that they be given a notice to construct a walk. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Comnissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the above clentioned property owners be notified to construct a sidewalk. Carried. SEFECA STREET PAVING PROJECT The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Hr. Ja):.1es Conley, District Kanager of the Works Project Ad °.inistration, informing the Board that the above project has been apnroved on presidential letter #78 but that due to a lack of labor I felt that it would be poor judgement to open a project as large .s the Seneca Street paving project at this time of the year and r1,F3t ;_ tlLat he be notified of the decision reached by the Board. By Co- ,.r,lissioner Hopper, seconded by Com.iiissioner Bishop: Resolved, that it is the sentiment of this Board that the E. Seneca Street paving ?project be Yield over until next spring and that ir. Conley be advised to that effect. Carried. 42 Board of Public Works -2- August 14, 1940 FRANK B. HOWE - REQUEST FOR WATER SERVICE A letter from .14r. Frank B. Howe was read requesting permission to attached a water service to the main in Renwick Heights at lot #30. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be granted. Carried. PARXING SPACE FOR WELFARE DEPT. CARS A letter from 111r. John H. Post, Director of Public Welfare, was read requesting that free spaces be reserved in the Green Street parking area for the us of cars used by the welfare investigators. Attorney Thaler questioned the legality of such reservation and it was moved, By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Coi-, iiissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. a:FORT RUDT,UY REPAIRS The Clerk reported that the Common Council, &,1' last meeting, approved the Board's request for permission t 'ra,nsfer the sizn of $1620. from the construction and permanent improvements account to the airport account for use in resurfacing the north end of the runway, but that it was recommended that an effort be made to secure Federal funds before the work is started. Attorney Thaler agreed to write Congressman Cole at once in regard to the possibility of securing federal funds. KIDDAUGH DA :!AGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reported the receipt of a sumions in the Middaugh damage case, a claim for which was rejected by the Board at their lriay 22, 1940 meeting. SIDEWALKS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that sidewalks at the Fairbank and Irish properties in E. State Street have been re- paired by the owners and that the final notices were not sent as cli rected by the Board. He reported that a preliminary notice was sent the Cornell Library Association in regard to their sidewalk but as nothing has been done towards the repairs, he recommended that a final notice be sent. By Co_m,,Assioner Hopper, seconded by Comr:iiissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Clerk be instructed to notify the Library Association to make repairs to their sidewalk within 30 days or : -how reason why such repairs should not be ;Wade at a _Meeting of the ,<<rd of Public Works to be held August 28, 1940 at 7:30 P.l . Carried. Sy EiaALX - ELKS LODGE - S. GENEVA STREET Co..- mmissioner Hassan re-- Y-c,rced that the sidewalk at Geneva Street at the Ellis Lodge is in dangerous condition and it was moved, Dy Comfini ssi oner Hassan, seconded by Coiiimi ssi oner Hopper: Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to notify the owners to r,ia!, .a the necessary repairs. Carried. (Y'ASOLIXE AND OIL 'SIDS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the present contract covering gasoline and fuel oil and kerosene will ,expire on Septeriber 1st. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Cornissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be authorized and direoted to prepare specifications for the purchase of gasoline -zi d ' erosene and fuel oil for the ensuing year, and that the Clerk )e a',it1_orized to advertise for bids thereon, such bids to be opened L,.t a regular meeting of this Board to be held August 2S, 1940 at 7:30 Y. s Carried. 0110SHED STONE SUPPLY Acting City Engineer Cass requested pernis- on to purchase approximately 200 tons of crushed limestone fro.-ii the Ulysses quarry at a price of $1.50 per cubic yard. He stated tha.,t tie quality is better than that furnished by other companies ar-(:! that the price is somewhat less. BIT Cair:.iissioner Bishop, seconded by Commmissioner Hassan: ac solved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee wit 'L poker. Carried. HOUSE -311 FLORAL AVENUE Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the house at 311 Floral Avenue, acquired by the City at tax sale, is in a condition that creates a fire hazard, and as it is not worth any expenditure for repairs, he reoormnended that it be removed. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be authorized and directed to remove the house at the earliest possible date. Carried. Board of Public Works - General Fund Audit Sheet Aug. 14, 1940 Payee Amount 0JRumsey& Co $55. 2 z1 f T G Millers' $Sans' Paper Co 24. S L Sheldon 2.52 Norton Electric Co 1.20 Donohue - Halverson Inc. 1.23 Socony Vacuum Oil Co 152.60 Marion Bros., Inc. 5.25 Elgin Sweeper Co. 40.40 - Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co .5 Cayuga Motors Corp 1 .IL9 Reynolds & Drake 30.24 The a B Lang Engine & Garage Ito., Inc. 29.34 Lohr & Kramer 10.11 Erie J Miller & Co 1.35 J J Driscoll 5.59 E M Rumsey,& Son 697.35'; C W Wismar 21.20-' N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 1,566.25 Syracue Supply Co 10.35 Goodrich Silvertown Stores 10.00 Shunk Mfg. Co. 15.00 Lohr & Kramer 20.43' D L &W_RRCo. 1.15 Sturm Bros 7.60 Robinsoff & Carpenter 2.00 Rotschild Bros. 2.62'" Moran & Gleason 1, 052.53 � Wm J Ryan 15, 5 <' Tisdel's Repair Shop 27.25 Bartlett Mfg. Co 11.27' Haverstick & Co Inc- 9.50° - Puritan Hills Gardens 7.50 The Sport Shop 27.00 City of Ithaca, Water Fund 5.75: Lawn Supply Corp 15.91, Stover Printing Co 5.50 Ithaca Laundries, Inc. 4.00 F R C Forster M.D. 6.75 - Leo P Larkin, M.D. 8-001 ' D F Head 27.29 Vestal Chemical Laboratories Inc. 35.6 ?�'' Harry N Gordon 29.40," Puritan Company, Inc. 5.32i- W D Carpenter Co., Inc. 23.76 _ Leon H Cass 27.72" Henry Trefflich 55.00 S' J Jolly 10.35 Van Natta Office Equipment Co., Inc. 1 .02 =- Aeriol Burner Co 14.55 August Alby 37.44 Ithaca CoAop GLF Service, Inc. 55.30 N Y S Electric & Gas Corp 70.06 -Finance Committee +ester "2nd invo .ces presented for nudi-t Aupu.st 14, 1I.A0. John T. ,llen S 5.54 ° -` Beals, j'eGarthy -- .' ogers 17.99 `'he t3ristol Co. 1u. 35 a Carl's Uarage 9.00 '1'illi -3?n L. Uh,lrch i,� 4.60 il.,- Cleveland Uotton rroducts Co. 17.77:''• CTartis 1000 Inc• 7.06: llarlinr* Valve ,a 1dfg. L , «' 214.93 D. L. { W. R+ R. Co. 4.22,, Dresser .;.anufacturin� Co. 16.521.- - uriscoll. pros. c, (n, 2.75 ty. J. J. Driscoll 6.22:_. F. R. C. eorster, M. D. 5.00 4`- _. C. Gibson Co. Inc. 13.45 Hpuck Mfg. ur). 32.50 Harley hill 3.00= Ithaca dear u Auto rarts Co. 4.13 City of .ithaca, dcneral r'und 1.50,` .: {, it it :1 123.031, Jamieson- .._c&inney uo. 15.98 - Jeffrey :,.anafactuz i;t�; uo. 7.82 % - -` Robert t.. ne�,sbey uo. 1.50 j. o. Lang Engine z,: Co. 1..001 L. V. P.. R. Co. 36 f:;.93 rt . it It if rl � 77 1.. Little 49.14 , James Lynch Coal Co. Inc. 70.50;, 1iathi.er-on A.1?i:a1.i ;' orks :2.F4 .. 11r.ts S'!11- Pa„�'-„ Co. T. G. �,�i � 1.1.17; _. j? 1cr }n P rte. Eton 1,f�. Cn.. 9.45 ; r.1e . yor,. { .,l Fc# r i -r� & Go,-- C!lrp. 3.06 . a �r rt ►r rr tt n 21 3.12 Y` Ne -j vorI7 Te1.e )hone Co. 24.74,,' Carl, Personius C.48 Pl-oenix deter COPP. 1.18.27:' yl . l ial T. P-1 i- c1"ard 14.40 Cl i.nf-,)r D. R, a en x'.82 Rfay cl cls & Dr ke. 3.91. Rct1:,c'�il ? Bro'-h,.rF 1.35 C. J. Rums e< < Co. 74.17, -. 1e. Ru ;uisc`r Son i 21.47 L. A. SnloLnon 3-(-. 40.22 S. L. Shel(Ion 1.76 r; �, t y rl„ _�% `. C L7 u.'.^ C1; l C(1- n 2 .02 An t- Sc rr i t- u %6.6 L. H 8nenc i.D. l5 n0 Stover Fr i t:t l n �r Co. 33.95 S111-1,T1,117 CO- • Tisdel is :ia r,, r shop 1.00 Cornoration 6 .36;, R. D. il00% ' C( -,. 21708.31 A.t-,i) -ovee- rinnrce Committee Board of Public Works -3-- August 14, 1940 43 SPRINKLING FAIR GROUNDS Acting City Engineer Cass reported receipt of a request from the Fair Association to sprinkle the fair grounds as has been done in the past. He recoimended a rate of $2.50 per hGur for the use of the sprinkler including; one operator, with an �.,dditional charge for extra labor if required. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Coi�unissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the rate to be charged the Fair Association for o.-, the sprinkler with one operator be set at $2.50 per pour; an F,,. A Q":1 e)nal charge to be made for additional labor if required. Carried. ;L FIDDLER GAGE RATE Acting Oity Engineer Cass reported that yul Fiddler is carried on the payroll as a truck driver at the tte of $.5tr per hour while his duties are mainly those of a skilled - chan.:�c and he recornanended that he be classed as a carpenter acid d Ih,,, rate of $.62 per hour. ,o;L issioner Hassan, seconded by Conlirissi.oner Bishop: husolved, that the classification of Paul 11icidler be and hereby Jc changed to that of carpenter at the rate of x.62 per hour. Carried. ;Can�aTRUCTION AND PEMU17ENT 111PROVEAENTS Commissioner Egbert re-- Nc2tcd ti2at there is approximately 500. balance left in the construction and permanent improvements account and since it has een decided to postpone the E. Seneca Street paving Project, he ^uggested that the curb and gutter, and sidewalk prograan be ex- nded. The Acting City Engineer and Construction Forealan were airected to proceed with these programs. MATER BILL - GOLF COURSE Commissioner Bishop called attention to a, bill rendered the golf course for X04,100 feet of water for the last quarter. He stated that this was due to a leak in the main as the average consumption is 23,000 and he recomciended adjustment of the bill. By Commmissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bill be adjusted to agree with the average quarterly bills. Carried. ?EVi VALVES, HYDR XT AND IJUIN Commissioner Bishop presented the following requests from the Water Department for permission to make the following installations: 1. 8" valve in College Avenue at Catherine Street. 2. 1011 valve in Floral Avenue between State and Clinton Streets. 412" valve in "'Utchell Street east of College Avenue. . 1011 valve in Mitchell Street east of Linden Avenue. I'-- hydrant in Cleveland Avenue east of ":eadow Street. 6. 601 of 6 inch :main in E. State Street at the city line to eliminate the dead end on the north and south side. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Corn::issioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be given to make the installations ap above enumerated. Carried. AUDIT By Com:ni ssi over Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. OUTSIDE WATER AND SLMER SERVICES Supt. Carpenter called attention to the action ta�_en by the Boardnace.nber 13, 1939 when it was agreed that no water will be furnished �ut`side the city limits after January 15 1942 except through established water districts. Carpenter suggested that sewer services should be included in the agreement and he suggested that the interested parties be notified at once in order to secure the necessary legislation to e„tablish water and sewer districts. 13�- Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Co:rm�lissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to draft a letter to be sett to all persons interested, explaining the aetioli of the Board in regard to furnishing water and sewer services outside the City. Carried. On :notion the meeting was adjourned. F. Springer City Clerk Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Co,mnissioners - Causer, AI de r.man - Vail Attorney - Thaler Actin; City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. Irl. August 29, 1940 Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop of Public 'Works - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter G-.n- Foreman - Alby NUTES ::iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - GASOLINE, FUEL OIL & KEROSENE The following bids were opened and read by the Clerk: REPAIRING OLD HANGAR AT AIRPORT Mr. H. U. Peters appeared before t;. o board and requested per=mission to make repairs to the old a 12ngar at the airport. He stated that he would be willing to fur- nish all the materialsrequired "and that N.Y.A. will furnish the necessary labor if the City will sponsor the project and rrovide a supervisor for the work. Lr. Peters agreed to pay the City $20. per month rent for the building after he is reimbursed for the material$ the cost of which will not exceed $500.; the rate of reimbursement for materials to be $20. per month. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Con :nissioner Causer: Resolved, that the City sponsor the project and furnish the services of one city employee to supervise the work, provided the arrangment is approved by the City Attorney. Carried. ELECTRIC 00111DUIT -E. GREEN STREET A representative of the N.Y.B. Electric & Gas Corp. requested permission for the Company to in- stall a four duct electric coZduit in a part of Green Street, stat- ing that such installation will eliminate overhead cables in that street. By Can :lissioner Egbert, seconded by Corm-.,iissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be granted as requested, subject to t ze ar)9roval of the Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public 17orks. Carried. f a Item #1 Item #2 Bidder 50 M Gas. 5014 Fuel Oil Colonial Beacon Tank car price Tank wagon price -.005 now'-077 Not to exceed -075 to 12/1/40 Nat to exceed .OS thereafter now .069-.005r .064 The Texas Co. Tank wagon price -.0025 Now .079 - .0025 =.0765 Sinclair Ref. Co. Tank wagon price now .079 Item #3 T,t: Kerosene Colonial Beacon Tank wagon price now .095 T'le Texas Co. Tank wagon price now .085 Sinclair Ref. Co. Tan?: wagon price -.005 now .085- .005 -.06 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that bids be referred to the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer for study and report. Carried. REPAIRING OLD HANGAR AT AIRPORT Mr. H. U. Peters appeared before t;. o board and requested per=mission to make repairs to the old a 12ngar at the airport. He stated that he would be willing to fur- nish all the materialsrequired "and that N.Y.A. will furnish the necessary labor if the City will sponsor the project and rrovide a supervisor for the work. Lr. Peters agreed to pay the City $20. per month rent for the building after he is reimbursed for the material$ the cost of which will not exceed $500.; the rate of reimbursement for materials to be $20. per month. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Con :nissioner Causer: Resolved, that the City sponsor the project and furnish the services of one city employee to supervise the work, provided the arrangment is approved by the City Attorney. Carried. ELECTRIC 00111DUIT -E. GREEN STREET A representative of the N.Y.B. Electric & Gas Corp. requested permission for the Company to in- stall a four duct electric coZduit in a part of Green Street, stat- ing that such installation will eliminate overhead cables in that street. By Can :lissioner Egbert, seconded by Corm-.,iissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be granted as requested, subject to t ze ar)9roval of the Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public 17orks. Carried. f a ,g F.• `� e) Board of Public Works --2- August 28, 1940 GOLF COURSE PROJECT APPROVAL A letter was presented, advising the City of the approval by W.P.A. of the golf course project. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be authorized and directed to .request W.P.A. to open the project when sufficient labor is available. Carried. WEATHER WHISTLE -HORSE CHAIN CO. The Clerk reported that the Korse Cain Co. wish to discontinue blowing °zhe time and weather whistle at 12:30 P.11. each day if the City officials do not object. There was no 'objection on the part of the Co:LMissioners but it was suggested that the public be given an opportunity to express an e;oini on. FLANK L. TYLER- EASEIM -ENT A draft of a proposed easement to be given to the City for a sewer line to be installed by Mr. Tyler was pre- sented. As there was some question of the wording of the proposed easement, it was :Moved By CormUssioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney, Acting City Engineer, and Supt: of hater & Sewerswith power. Carried. CIVIL SERVICE - ELIGIBLE LIST -CI quest filed with the M-Luiicipal eligible list for the position letter was read to the Board: "Board of Public Works City of Ithaca Ithaca, X. Y. "Gentlemen: Y ENGINE In response to a re- Civil Cominission for an of City Engineer, the following "August 28, 1940 "Receipt is acknowledged of your letter of June 18, 1940 re- questing the Municipal Civil Service Commission to furnish an eligible list for the position of City Engineer. "The tern of office of the Chairman of the Commission recently ex- aired, and as no meeting has been held since that tune, the Writer contacted the members, who felt that no exwnination should 'be held uZtil receipt of approval by the State Depart::Ient of new rules which were approved by the Mayor and local CosnMission and forwarded to Albany on June 3, 1940. In the meanti_:1e it is felt that the present arrangement for Acting City En�,ineer• -Supt. of Public Works may be continued until a l eligible list is provided. Very truly yours F. H. Springer, Sec'y Lun. Civil Service Coann.lission" AIRPORT RUNWAY REPAIRS Attorney Thaler reported that he has wxitten Congressman Cole in regard to securing federal funds for repairs to the airport runway but as yet no reply has been received. The Acting City Engineer reported that in order to complete the repairs this fall work must be started within a very short tirae. A.t was the sense of the Board that the work of repairing the runway — starrted at once. :.°'['_ 1DE WATER AND SEWER SERVICES Following is a draft of a letter proparuC, by the City Attorney to be sent to all users of city water and sewaxs outside the city limits: 46 Board of Public Works _3.. August 28, 1940 "Dear Sir: "It was called to the attention of the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca by the State Auditing Department that the City of Ithaca cannot permit individuals to connect with the City water or sewer systems; that the City in dealing with persons out- side of the City of Ithaca in permitting connections to the City Water and Sewer Systems must deal with a county, town, village or water and sewer district properly organized according to law. "When this provision of the law was called to the attention of the Board the following resolution was adopted on December 13, 1939: "Ty A ER SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS Commissioner Sawdon stated that the co ;omi.ttee recommends that the present arrangement for water sorvice outside the city limits be extended to January 1, 1942 after waich al i users outside the city would be required to be served through established water districts. By Commissioner Sawdon, seconded b Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that after January 1, 1942 no water will be furnished outside the city limits except through established water districts. Carried-'' "We respectfully call to your attention that you and your neighbors should arrange to have a committee appointed and confer lith your supervisor as to the establishing of a water and sewer Ci.strict so that there may be no interruption in the services _,andered 0,19u. AK the Ci tha a The water committee of the ip "Zdd of ulc works of o? ttha a ynd other officials of the c��uyewe I dyacpdth' 11,061Y ng to 0o era�e in �o far as k�e a i0 may �e �iecessary o rave ac zoiaer. by the state legislature on this matter it is important that i.:nediate steps be taken by you and your neighbors. Very truly yours Mayor. u BY Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the letter as prepared be approved and a mineoCiv ; ed copy sent to all users of city water and sewersresid- ing outsi n the 00 limits excepting to residents of Cayuga Heights Village. Unanimously Carried. SET S030 SAXI'�`�RX SEWER -LAKE STREET BYPASS Acting City Engineer Cass rF ,o`.r':d. th�:�=, the Vate Department of health has approved the Queen Wost sale `ary sewer extension but disapproved the La=y Street " y7 L w, I ,a t of 11 has prepared a new project for the Queen Street w 17 Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: R.t solved, that the Acting City Engineer be directed to submit 71a new project to W- P. A. for approval. Carried. Evil" PIDS - REPAIR SHOP Acting City Engineer Cass reported that COATT anal coal will be needed to heat the repair shop during the = 'z...,nk winter, and as it is reported that the price is to advance suggested that bids be secured as soon as possible. Ay Commissioner Causer, seconded by Cazmissioner Bishop: :=resolved, that Acting City Engineer Cass be authorized and nirwcted to secure informal bids and submit same to the Board. & It Further Resolved that members of the Board of Public V^lka ba permitted to bid on same as provided by the City Charter. Ayes �: at 28 1.940 Carried. ! ,% G_. �/ 2dayox Acting pity Engineer Cass reported that RIY hOl ic3s to .repair sidewalks were sent to the Elk's Lodge and,�in- +h6 H uzer sisters but as yet nothing has been done toward r the e r e- to pairs. He also reported tl t to the lack of sidewalk at lot nave 125nHyrers�Stxeet ownedd by H.K. and F. Leonard and that the sidewalk at 424 1. State Street on property owned by Frank H. Carpenter is in very poor condition. 46 Board of Public storks -4- August 28, 1940 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that notices be sent the Elk's Lodge and the Hooker sisters to make the necessary repairs to their sidewalk in thirty days or show reason why such repairs clould not be made at a meeting of the Board of Public Works to be held September 11, 1940 at 7:30 P-11. Caxri ed. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that preliminary notices be sent the owners of property at 125 Hyers Street and 424 W. State Street to make necoss- ary repairs to their sidewalks. Carried. r'I.1,!iOVAL OF HOUSE -311 FLORAL „AVENUE Acting City Engineer Cass re- ,ncrted receipt of the following oral offers to remove the house at �.1 Floral avenue without payment for the material. Frank Thompson (.pity employee) And 7alter Toodin. He also reported receipt of a written offer of $5.00 frot He-°zY Lower. The Acting City Engineer was directed to secure formal bids From all applicants and present same at the next meeting of the Board. BILLBOARDS - AUBURN & FRANKLIN STREETS Acting City Engineer Cass re- ported that upon investigation it was found that several of the billboards at Auburn and Franklin Streets have been erected within the street line, but it was not felt that moving them to a point j aside the property line would eliminate the traffic 'lazard By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Whereas, it is the opinion of this Board that moving the bill- boards at the corner of Auburn and Franklin Streets to a point with- in the property line will not eliminate the traffic hazard, and Whereas, there is no ordinance prohibiting the erection of billboards in this location. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council enactment of suitable ordinances to regulate the con- struction and locjti on of billboards within the city limits. Unanimously Carried. ME STREET -WATER & SEWER EXTENSION Acting City Engineer Cass re- ported that property owners have agreed to give the City easements for the proposed water and sewer lines to accommodate that section. 37 Comsissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: R;;6olved, that the proposed sanitary sewer line be installed w1en eacenentn for the right of way are in the hands of the City VgTV •end noTzission to install is received from the State Depart - mo i of heaith. Carried. 00 Ss' AIMON & PjJn.AXEiTT INPROVEi ENTS Acting City Engineer Cass n 2n, cfif that there is approximate y $16, 300. balance left in the acnotruction & paxmanent improvements account of which $8,200. has toon earmarked for W.P.A. projects leaving a balance of approximate- IV 0100. for other construction work. �+�& PENCER STREET - SIDEWALK The Acting City Engineer presented p'!.anb and recommended construction of a new retaining wall and side - wall in E. Spencer Street, the estimated total cost of which is 12 uQ- He stated that the property owners have agreed to reimburse the City for the cost of the sidewalk. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Co; Laissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved Ens Tt Further Resolved, that the work be started when agreements innTryni by the City attorney are in hand. Carried. D�,�:T.�' -1:�" r'1�,=OADILLA CREEK The Acting City Engineer reported that O'iwn btil lc Creek from Cayuga Street westward is filled with gravel nnd noula be cleaned out before winter. He stated that the cost *roult be approximately $1,200. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the necessary cleaning in Cascadilla Creek be done. Carried. 4S Board of Public Works - 5- August 28, 1940 UNDERPINNING SIX D,:ILE CREEK WALL- GARAGE ROOF REPAIRS The Acting City Engineer reported that a section cf underpinning in the Six 11ile Creek wall above VanNattas Dam has given way and should be re- (D placed at an estimated cost of $500. He al oo reported that the garage roofs at the sewer station should be repaired at an estimated cost of $300. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Acting City Enc -ineer be authorized to make rapairs as above outlined. Carried. SIDEWALK - CURB & GUTTER PROJECT It was reg ularly Moved, seconded clid carried that the sidewalk and curb and gutter project as out- lined at the beginning of the season be extended so far as funds are -i ailable. PC'rv'ER GRADER Commissioner Egbert reported that it will be impossible to get tiircugh the winter without a new grader and it was moved, By Coiw.issioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum $2,500. toward the purchase of a grader, the total cost of which is estimated at $5,000. Be It Further Resolved, that the Highway Committtee be authorized to investigate the various makes of graders and make recommendations to t-4-its Board. Unanimously Carried. ALDIT_ By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. Springer City Clerk ✓ 9 w BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET August 28, 1940 Name New York Telephone Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain J. C. Stowell Co. Wallace Scrap Iron & Metal Co- ,Inc-Syracuse Supply Co. North Side Fuel Co. Stallman of Ithaca A. M. Little Failing, Hull & 'Wheaton American Playground Device Co. Ithaca Ice and Coal Co. T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. Tompkins Co. Memorial Hospital F. R.C. Forster, M.D. City of Ithaca Cornell University Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Colonial Beacon Oil Co. Drennan Hardware Co. Stallman of Ithaca Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. Amount 50.31 5.37' 2.60 x-2.55 .-.' - 5.99 t 7. 20 2.29 15.55 . b 7.35' 5.30 33 • ;91 17.00.. 5.001." 42.14 16.50 3.32 22.14 56.35 4..t,. 90.00° 112.60 ,e--- 123.61 -g�, "v ,. Finance Committee F{f i Water Fund invoices presented for audit August&8th, 1940. fJohn T. Allen $ 5.00A- Atlantic .00LAtlantic Steel Co. . 18.84 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 13.36 The Bristol Co. 8.33L Builders iron Foundry 4.14v Wm. A. Church Co. 11.501: Consolidated Motor Lines Inc. 2.491- Darling Valve. Mfg. Co. 164.50 ti D. L. &. W. R. R. Co. .68 L.....- .,‘- i.,S_ Failing, Hull & Wheaton 7.13 Henry H Head 1.10 1'' \,,,_,/ i, City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.00 v Edward Joy Co. 33.33 I-- The Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co. 17.36 1., x L. V. R. R. Co. 1.12 1- A. M. Little 3.82 I- Mathieson Alkali Works 10.77 Y T. G. Miller's Sons raper Co. 10.45 1, ' , Mueller Co. 84.79 L• New York Telephone Co. 23.39 v Carl rersonius 5.31 t Scheinman-Neamon Co. 26.6311 The Sherwin Williams Co. 1.57 t-' Simplex Valve & Meter Co. 18.31 5ocony-Vacuum Oil Co. .541- h Solvay Sales Corporation 104.21 L , The Tropical Faint a Oil Co. 58.57 1-- Turbine Turbine Sewer Machine Sales Co. 131.98 1-- Wallace & Tiernan Co. Inc. 5.50 L- • Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 14.322- . Will Corporation .61 L . ,C A Snyder, City Chamberlain 9.304."2. .Lp ved Finance Committee; • r e 3- i3‘4.-.114. " \ . a Ie971."4'.°144.'/ 1 f1 } J . i f - 4(q) BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. 14- September 11, 1940 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Comissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - Vail Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter von. Foreman - Alby Pl=bing Insptr. - Wismar . -: I NJTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. COAL BIDS - REPAIR SHOP The following bids for furnishing coal for heating the repair shop were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Price per Ton Discount Net Ithaca Fuel Supply Co. $5.50 4-30 $5.28 Robinson & Carpenter 2 -30 5.55 Z-70 L. 1':. Champaign • 9 - - 4 79 South Side Coal Co. 5. - -- 5.40 James Lynch Coal Co. 5.15 - - 5.15 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to appoint a committee to study the bids and make award. Unanimously Carried. The Mayor appointed Co, =issioners Rumsey, Hopper and Hassan to the committee. COAL BIDS - COMFORT STATION The following bids were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Net Price per Ton James Lynch Coal Co. $9.75 L. I.T. Champaign 10.10 Robinson & Carpenter 10.10 Ithaca Fuel Supply Co. 10.00 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, the low bid of the James Lynch Coal Co. in the axAount of $9.75 per ton be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes - 4 Commissioner Egbert did not vote. Carried and Approved. SCAVENG R PRIVILEGE -CITY DUL?P Commissioner Egbert reported that Mr. Jacob Novidor owner of the land now being used as the city garbage dump has erected a building on the dump, and as he is unable to secure insurance on the building, it is necessary to pro- vide watchmen, and that as partial payment for the wat chmen,r . Novi d- oj� re , estb 1-. iat -their. "�e'.g!ven 'excl'usi ive• +orivile�;e of 'ni of ing waste or By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: the Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highways and dump. G ^,rbage Committee for investigation and report. Carried. GAS, FUEL OIL & KEROSENE BIDS REJECTED Commissioner Egbert reported that after a study of the gasoline, fuel oil and kerosene bids sub - mitted at the last meeting the committee recommends that all bids be rejected and that the Acting City Engineer be directed to prepare new specifications and again advertise for bids. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that all bids for gasoline, fuel oil and kerosene submitted at the meeting held August 28, 1940 be and they hereby are rejected. Be It Further Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be authorized and directed to prepare specifications for the purchase of gasoline, fuel oil and kerosene for the ensuing year, and that the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids thereon, such bids to be opened at a regular meeting of this Board to be held September 25, 1940 at 7:30 P. M. Carried. TRAINING SCHOOL- PUBLIC WORKS OFFICIALS The Clerk announced receipt of a notice from the Municipal Training Institute of a Training School for Public Works officials to be held in the State Office B_zLlding in Albany on October 16, 17, and 19, 1940. rl=ANK L. TYLER EASEMENT A deed of easement for a sewer line in the ,3ei7vice lane parallel to and between Eastwood Avenue and E. State S-creet given by Frank L. and Florence U. Tyler and Grace Hanford was presented for consideration. Commissioner Egbert questioned the necessity of securing an easement as the line was installed by Mr. Tyler on private property, a,ad that it is a lateral ratliex than a severer _lain. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be given further study by the Board. Be It Further Resolved, that pending final determination the doed of easement be rejected. Carried. GATEWAY ARCH -CITY CEMETERY Acting City Engineer Cass presented sketches and bids from the following firms for furnishing a gateway arch at the City Cemetery. Bidder Price Cyclone Fence Co., Buffalo, N.Y. $65.00 Acrae Iron Works, Washington, D.C. 98.00 Tudor and Jones, Weedsport, N.Y. 134.00 By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds for study and report. Carried. S.S.KRESEGE CO. BOND Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a satis- factory bond from the Kresege Co. which has been filed with the City Clerk. REMOVAL OF HOUSE-311 FLORAL AVENUE Acting City Engineer Cass re- ported that no replies were received when formal bids were requested from those who submitted oral bids for the house at 311 Ebral Avenue. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bid of $5.00 from Henry Lower be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Be It Further Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an agreement of indemnity to be executed by fir. Lower before removal is permitted. Carried. SIDEWALK NOTICES Acting City Engineer Cass reported that nothing has been done toward repairs of sidewalk on property owned by H.K. and F. Leonard at 125 Hyers Street and he recommended that a final be sent to these people. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that notice be sent to H.K. and F. Leonard to make the necessary repairs to their sidewalk in 30 days or show reason why such repairs should not be made at a meeting of the Board of Public Works to be held September 25, 19+0 at 7:30 P.M. Carried. SIDEWALK REPAIRS The sidewalks on property owned by the following named persons were reported in need of replacement or repairs. Thomas R. Martin Martin T. Wright B. R. Rhoode Jonas Rhoode Est. Delia L. Reyna 111 S. Geneva St. 207 -209 Elm St. 707 E. State St. 709 E. State St. 801 E. State St. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that preliminary notices to make necessary repairs to their sidewalks be sent the above named perons. Carried. STREET LIGHT -W. CLINTON STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that :r. Novidor has requested the installation of a street light near his new building in W. Clinton Street. The Acting City Engineer was instructed to investigate the matter and report. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET September 11, 1940 Name Amount D.L. & W.R.R. Co. $ 1. j3 Ithaca Journal 4.40 New York Telephone Co. 44.18 E. M. Rumsey & Son 1£55.89 - Wm. J. Ryan 15.48 -' Snap -On Tools Corp. 2.90-- City of Ithaca, Water Fund 7-00--- C. J. Rumsey & Co. 88-74-- Lawn Supply Corp. 4.00-'"`_ Haverstick & Co.., Inc. 3.84 -° Joe Roth 5.55 -` August Alby 21.28 Sturm Bros. 10.35 City of Ithaca 112. Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 5.30 - Cayuga Motors Corp. 1.91 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1, 866.2 S. J. Jolly 14.4 J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co. 11.50 -° Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 5.84 --- Stover Printing Co. 17.00 J. J. Driscoll 44. 11 Ithaca Laundries, Inc.. Reynolds & Drake 7.60 Cayuga Rock Salt Co. . 90 -,-' Driscoll Bros. & Co. 1.27 Andy Soyring 27.06 D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. 2.75 Robinson & Carpenter 4.16'' S. L. Sheldon 5.38 " Syracuse Supply Co. 12.61 -- Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. 1.13 a. W. Wismar 19-98---- D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. 1.2 - 5 Leon H. Cass 3316 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 96.86-� Ithaca Coop. G. L. t. Service Inc. 35.60 - T.G. Miller Sons Paper Co. 5.24 - °- Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 55 J7 -- Lohr & Kramer 5Z: 42 John F. Warren, M.D. 1. 00 Leo P. Larkin, M.D. 15.00 David Robb, M.D. 5.00 '- :- Finance Committee "' Mater Fund Invoices presented for Audit Sept. 11, 1940. American Asphalt Paint Co. $111.85 yam, Atwatere 2.62v Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 4.63x. - Cayuga Motors Corporation 11.62 ✓` Chemung Foundry Corp. 38.64, William A. Church Co. 19.50 ✓ Rocco Conti 19.00" Darling Valve & mfg. Co. 139.75 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 21.99-- - J. J. Driscoll 41.23 `- Fairbanks, Morse & Co. 24.32- Haverstick & Co. Inc. .73 Henry R. Head 11.65: -' Ingersoll -Hand Co. 35.77,`° City of Ithaca, General Fund 99.20 -- n it n rt n 12.64--` Water Fund 229.13 Ithaca Coop. Coop. G.L.F.Service 7.001-- Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 9.15 — Jam.iesonwMeKinney Co. 52.21 �---°"• Edward Joy Co. 104.15 ,�.--- Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. .55,, --- E . C. Lougher 23.85 �­ Luigi 2assucei 14.30 -- Mathieson Alkali works 26.27," T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 9.75✓ New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 180.24L__- _ to u It It It it It 9.22 --` William T. Pritchard 6.27/, C. D. Rapalee 8.59 V. ✓ Reynolds & Drake 19.31 Jae Roth 1.95 ✓ C. J. Rumsey & Co. 63.18_ ✓, E. M. Rumsey & Co. 182.71 , The Sherwin - Williams Co. 2.88; -' Soeony- Vacuum Oil Co. 3.89 V Andy Soyring 46.12 ✓, Stover Printing Co. 66.80 v, � Trull Packing & Gasket Co. 19.36 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 5.95 Approved Finance Committee Board of Public forks -3-- September 11, 1940 WATER DEPARTMENT OPERATION Commissioner Bishop presented the fol- lowing figures showing expenditures made by the Water Department during the first eight months of the year 1940 as compared to the same period in 1939. General maintenance Capital expenditures He also reported that the amount 1940 includes $9,235.16 spent for construction. $421142.33647.00 21,627. 48 25,903-77 spent for general maintenace in Sewer Department maintenance and WATER CHLORINATOR Supt. Carpenter reported that the University is installing a new chlorinator in their filteration plant and he recommended that the City purchase the chlorinator that is to be replaced at a cost of $4 5.00. He stated that a new chlorinator will cost approximately 1300.00. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Suter Committee with power. Carried. N.Y.S. WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION Supt. Carpenter reported that the N.Y.S. hater W rks Association is to be held in New York City on September 24 to 27 and that he would like to have at least two members of the Water Committee attend the meeting with him. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Supt. Carpenter and one member of the Water Committee be authorized to attend the meeting at City expense. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. LEAVE OF ABSENCE -CITY ENGINEER. ACTING SUPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS MARBLE Commissioner Egbert reported that the leave of absence granted Mr. Marble will expire on September 15, 1940 and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Mr. Marble be granted an additional 9 months leave of absence without pay, such leave to extend to June 15, 1941. Unanimously Carried. *TREMAY, YIZIG & CO. SIDEWALK SAUCY' Attorney Thaler reported that the Treman, King Co. have not as yet filed an indemnity bond cover- ing the installation of the sidewalk vault at their new building in S. Cayuga Street, although they have been notified the second time that a bond is required. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney with power. Carried. v V On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H Springer V' City Clerk r7.1 52 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Ileeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell C^ :.lissioners - Egbert, Alderman - Vail Forester - Baker 01,�rk - Springer Gen. Foreman - Alby City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. U. Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop September 25, 1940 I-INUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - GASOLINE. FUEL OIL & KEROSENE The following bids were opened and read by the Clerk: Item #1 Item #2 Bidder 50 M. Gal. Gasoline 50 M Gal. Fuel Oil Std. Oil of N.Y. Tank car price less .0075 Tank car price now 0568 Now .079 -.0075 = .0715 Top to 6 -1 -41 . .0678 The Texas Co. Tank wagon price less .0025 No Bid Now .079 -.0025 = .0765 Col-Beacon Gil Co. Tank wagon price now .079 Tank wagon price less.005 Now . o69 -. 005 = -o64 Top for life of cont.075 Shell Oil Co.,Inc. Tank wagon price now .079 Tank wagon price now.069 Top to 11 -30-40 .08 Top to 5 -31 -41 .085 Sinclair Ref. Co. Tank wagon price now .079 Tank wagon price .069 Top to 11- : -30 -40 .08 Top to 5 -31 -41 .085 Bi dder Std. Oil of N. Y. The Texas Co. Col-Beacon Oil Co. Shell Oil Co., Inc. Sinclair Ref. Co. Item #3 3 M Gal. Kerosene Tank wagon Tank wagon Tank wagon Tank wagon Tank wagon Now -085-.( price pri ce pri ce pri ce pri ce )05 - now .085 now .085 now .085 now .085 less .005 ,08 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Cormissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the low bids of the Standard Oil Co. on Items 1 and 2 be and the same hereby are accepted and awarded. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. _`OAL BIDS - FILTERATION PLANT The Clerk reported that in response to a request for bids -f-or--70—tons of anthracite chestnut coal for the filteration plant on E. State Street, the following bids were received: Bi-� Per on H. H. Perry $10.00 James Lynch Coal Co. 10.10 L. M. Champaign 10.10 South Side Coal Co. 9-70 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the low bid of the South Side Coal Co. at $9.70 per ton, net be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Carried and Approved. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the low bid of the Sinclair Refining Co. on Item3 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Carried and Approved. d Board of Public Works -2- September 25, 1940 e3 LEONARD© ENCROACHMENT A letter from Mr. John Leonardo was read requesting permission to construct a hood over the front of his building at 408 Eddy Street, extending approximately 36 inches from the wall. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that permission be granted to construct the hood as requested, subject to the issuance of the regular encroachment per - mit. Carried. WILLIAM! K. RAVERT WATER BILL - FROZEN WATER SERVICE A letter fr ^m Air. William K. Ravert of 134 rsall Place was read calling att6n tion to the fact that due to the shallowness of his water service at the main it was necessary to have it thawed out on January 24, 1940, at a cost of $5.00 and on advise of the Water Department the water was allowed to run to avoid further freezing and as a result his water bill for the quarter was $8.25 whereas the average bill for the same period was $3.65. The letter further stated that the same trouble was experienced during the winter of 1937 -1938 at which time he was advised that the trouble would be corrected but tiat it was apparently overlooked, and that Mr. Carpenter recently advised him that the trouble will be corrected this fall which will eliminate further trouble. Mr. Ravert requested the Board to compensate him for the cost of thawing the service and for the difference in the bills for water used. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Chairman of the Water Committee for investigation and report. Carried. JOSEPH F. FARLEY CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENT A letter from Mr. Joseph F. Farley of 115-Brandon Place was presented requestin the Board to cancel the curb and gutter assessment amounting to 940.18 against his property in Valley Road, since the improvement was of no value to his property. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. Due to the absence of Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works Cass who was attending the flood control meeting at Savannah, N. Y. the Clerk presented the following matters for consideration: STREET _LIGHT - W. CLINTON STREET Mr. Cass reported that it will Fe necessary to extend the circuit from the Lehigh Valley tracks to an existing pole across the street from Mr. Novidor's warehouse in order '30 i-astall a light at that location and that an additional charge of $20.00 per year will be made for the installation by the Electric Co. No action was taken. DRAINAGE - INTERSECTION OF PLAIN & SENECA STREETS Mr. Cass reported that a field check shows that there is no drainage at the corner ,if .Plain and Seneca :Streets and he recommended that no ourb and {..tier work be done at that location until a storm sewer is installed or ' until Plain Street is widened or resurfaced. LP.K3 STREET CURB & GUTTER Mr. Cass reported that the proposed new c,.,rb and gutter installation in Lake Street between Lincoln and Fall Street will involve two property owners and will be assessable. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that estimates for the proposed construction be pre- pared and the property owners notified of a. hearing thereon to be meld at the next meeting of the Board. Carried. SIDEWALK T'OTICES Mr. Cass recommended that final notices be sent the following property owners: Martin T. Wright 207 -09 Elm Street Jonas Rhoode Est. 707 -09 E. State Street Delia L. Reyna 801 E. State Street By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that notices be sent to the above named persons to make the necessary repairs to their sidewalks in thirty days or show reason why such repairs should not be made at a meeting of the Board of Public Works to be held October 9, 1940 at 7:30 P.14. Qarried. 514 Board of Public Works -3- September 25, 1940 AUDIT By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey:. Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Oarried. GOLF COURSE HIGHWAY Commissioner Egbert reported that the high - w,y on the golf course is in bad oondition and since a portion of it is to be removed when the course is altered, he did not feel that funds should be expended for temporary repairs. He suggested that warning signs be posted until such time a? p=.rmanent construction is completed. Gen. Foreman Alby was directed to confer with Attorney Thaler in the wording of signs to be posted. NO TRESPASSING SIGNS - GARBAGE DUMP Gen. Foreman Alby was author- i ized to erect "No trespassing" signs at the entrance of the city garbage dump. TYLER EASEMENT The Clerk called attention to the action of the Board at the last meeting when the matter of the Tyler easement was referred to the Board for further study. No action was taken. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. pringer City Clerk V Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet September 25, 1940 Name Amount The Postage deter Co. $ 1.86 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 62-66 C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain• B. K. Elliott Co. • 27 --- Standard Oil Co. of New York 290-62 --- Koehler Rubber & Supply Co. 24.01 Lohr & Kramer 13.03 "°""` William T. Pritchard 1.46. ---"" Cayuga Lumber Co. 4.73 D. B. Stewart & Co. 11.00--- Haverstick & Co., Inc. 28.42 Town of Ulysses 225.00 Moran & Gleason 460.43 The Tropical Paint & Oil Co. 116.32 Herbert Stevens 33.75 Drennan Hardware Co., Inc. 1.52 --- Max Kluebert 10.00 Stumpp & 'falter Co. 23.03 Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. Z. Cayuga Lumber Co. 61 Lyman R. Fisher, 11-D. 12.00 Kline's Pharmacy 8. 50 ---- Maintenance Products Inc. 20.59 -- - J. J. Driscoll 446.00 , W. R. Foskett 12.55--- - Driscoll Bros. & Co. 446.00 ' --. Finance Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for audit bept.ember 25th, 1940. Ames Electric Welding Co. $ 26.25 -° Aqua tiurvey a Instrument Co. 24.751-'^ williams Billings 25.00 The br istol Co. 1.78 builders Iron Foundry Co. 54..001 -" Ralph D. Carter uo. 1.504," u. ,). va.rley & Co. a. 29 Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 189.29 L° Enterprise Foundry Co. Inc. 223.754 Lyman R. Fisher, Y. D. 22.00 ,0� Fisher 5cientif is Co. 1.164- City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.00 L'' John A. Jackson 2.52 'L-' The Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co. 2.01 po,' Le Valley, McLeod, Kinkaid Co* 2.16 � Mathieson Alkali Works 1O.T7 Mueller Co. 30.65 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 2.T61- Shell Uil Co. 2.88 L- Howard E. Shepard 1.50 V' 2.88 The Sherwin - Williams Co. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 4.896 °' � J. H. Weaver & Co. 219.17 Will Corporation 4.76 cam' R. D. Wood Co. 447.69 0 A Snyder, City Chamberlain 7.50 ed Finance Committee 5 i BOARD OF PUBLIC 'WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. 1- October 9, 1940 PRESENT Meyor - Campbell Commissioners •� Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop Alderman - Gibb Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Water Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Insp. - Wismar iINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTER - LAKE STREET Mayor Campbell announced the opening of the public hearing as advertised to hear anyone interested in the proposed installation of curb and gutter on the west side of Lake Street between Lincoln and Fall Streets, for which assessments will be levied. Acting City Engineer Cass reported that approximately 159 ft. of curb anWoof tter is to be installed at an estimated cost of $1.25 per foot, which will be assessed against the property owners. As no one present wished to be heard on the subject, it was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works be directed to proceed with the installation of the curb and gutter. Carried. FLYING SERVICE - ITHACA AIRPORT Mr. L. Petry appeared befmre" tlhcr Board and requested the privilege of opening and operating an air service at the airport. He stated that he has talked with Mr. Peters and has been unable to reach an agreement and while it is possible to lease land for arDther flying field, he does not feel it necessary to have two fields in this vicinity. Prof.P. P. Kellogg of the University reported that he has. made a study of the prices charged for flying instructions at fields within a radius of 100 miles of Ithaca, and in the New York area, and finds that the prices charged here are much higher than at other airports, and urged the Board to seriously consider Mr. Petry's request. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Mayor appoint a committee to study the matter and report. Carried. The Mayor appointed the fallowing committee: Commissioners Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop and Attorney Thaler. N"U7I61PAL TRAINING SCHOOL - ALBANY -- OCTOBER 16, 17, 18, 1940 The Clerk reported that the Common Council has appropriated the sum of $80.00 or as much thereof as may be necessary to permit Gen. Foreman Alby and Shop Foreman Taylor to attend the Training School in Albany on the dates above mentioned. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Acting City Engineer Cass, Gen. Foreman Alby and Shop Foreman Taylor be and hereby are authorized to attend the Training School in Albany at city expense. Carried. PLUMBING DEMONSTRATION - Imo' YORK The Clerk reported that the Common Council appropriated 25.00 or as much thereof as might be necessary to defray the expense of Plumbing Inspector Wismar's attendance at a plumbing demonstration held in New York on October 3rd, 1940, and that the Board should at this time approve the trip. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Mr. Wismar's attendance at a plumbing demon- stration held in New York on October 3, 1940 be and hereby is approved. Be It Further Resolved, that the expense of the trip not ex- ceed,ng $25.00 be paid from funds appropriated by the Council. Carried. Board of Public Works -2- October 9, 1940 T. F. MARBLE LETTER The following letter was read to the Board: "To the Board of Public Works City of Ithaca "Gentlemen: "I learned yesterday holding my position open. thankful and I sincerely to return and get back to appreciation. of your kindness and consideration of Such consideration makes me feel very cope that I will soon be well enough ag:,.in work and show you the full extent of my Sincerely yours Thomas F. Uarble" L. J. HYNES MMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt of a claim in the a#ount of $6.90 filed by Mr. L. J. Hynes of Rochester, ITT. Y. for damage to his car when a projecting rock along Cliff Street scraped the side of the car: Acting City Engineer Cass reported that he inspected the rock when the accident was reported to the Police Department and found that a piece of stone had become loosened in some manner and pro- jected about 1 inch beyond the curb line. He stated that the stone was removed and the whole cliff surface was inspected for other obstructions. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and recommendation. Carried. WATER BUILDING - POLLING PLACE The Clerk reported that it may be necessary to designate a new polling place for the Third District of the Third Ward for the election on November 5, 1940 and re- quested permission to use space in the Suter building if such a change becomes necessary. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be and hereby is given to use space in the Water building for election purposes. Carried. TREIVLAN, KING CO. INDMNITY BOND_ Attorney Thaler reported that the Treman, King Co. have submitted a draft of an indemnity bond which he has approved to cover the installation of a sidewalk vault at their new building in Cayuga Street. He stated that the bond is tc be filed with the Clerk on October 10, 1940. PROTECTION WALL - TIFFT PROPERTY Attorney Thaler reported that krs. E. H. Tifft whose property was damaged recently by a coal truck is considering erecting a wall inside her property line and that she expressed appreciation of the efforts being .made by the City to secure State cooperation in diverting truck traffic from the hill streets. SIDEWALK REPAIRS - ELKS LODGE Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the thirty days have elapsed since the Elks Lodge was ordered to make repairs to their sidewalk in Geneva Street. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer proceed with the re- pairs to the sidewalk in question and render a bill for same to the Elks Lodge. Carried. SIDZ7 ALK REPAIRS - CORD ?E'LL INFIPj ARY Acting City Engineer Cass reported that Mr. MacNamee of the University has requested permission to replace four or five broken flags in front of the Infirmary with black top or other similar material, such temporary repairs to make the walk safe until a new concrete walk is installed next year. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. REPAIRS TO OLD HANGAR - AIRPORT Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the work on the old hanger was stopped since Attorney Thaler did not think it wise to sign an agreement for its use until further information on the possibility of the federal appropriation was re- ceived. Mr. Thaler reported that since the work was stopped a legal question of the use of the hangar has arisen, and that Mr. Coyle of the_N.Y.A. has agreed to suspend the job until all questions are f BOARD OF PUBLIC FORKS - AUDIT SHEET October 9, 1940 Name Amount Ridley's Book Bindery 2.25 Rochester Manifolding Supply Co. 6.00 Stover Printing Co. 50.05 --° T. G. lfiller!s Sons Paper Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Z-46 .55 Ithaca Journal 5.28 ---- Wm. J. Ryan 22-95 .- N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 59.80 Auto Paint & Collision Service 5 00 --` Auto Paint & Collision Service 4.75 - ....... Reed & Barker 3.00 ---°° Driscoll Bros. & Co. 26.84 S. L. Sheldon 3.48 Leon H. Cass 32.90 Donohue - Halverson Inc. 19 0 - z Jamieson- P1 cKinney Co. 3. �. C. J. Rumsey & Co. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 78 274. 69 --� August Alby 37.22 -- Reynolds & Drake 15. 59 Cayuga Motors Corp. 16.50 ,- City of Ithaca 175.75 Carl W. Wismar 22• ?+5 - C. 'Y. Wismar 16.43 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1866.2 --°� Auto Body & Radiator Wks. 2.46 J. J. Driscoll 121.26- - Andy Soyring 16-57---- E. 11. Rumsey & Son 1507.10" Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 3.66 ---- Lohr & Kramer 33.61 ---� Leigh M. Champaign 259.96 --'" William T. Pritchard .75 City of Ithaca, General Fund 9. 12-� J. B. Lang Engine & Garage Co. 4.90 Haverstick & Co., Inc. 42.63 --"* Golf & Tractor Equip. Corp. 18.62 Patten's Jewelers 16.00 Ithaca Laundries 4.16 Shell Oil Co. 1333.63 Moran & Gleason 655.03 James Lynch Coal Co., Inc. 97.50 F.R.C. Forster, M. D. 23.00 --` Robinson & Carpenter 2.06---- Armour & Co. 3.95 ---' Cleveland Cotton Products Co. 35.52 - M. T. English 334.50 S. J. Jolly 12-15----- Carpenter & Davenport 7.70 Don Carpenter 2.50 N 4 SrArP_ '= -cC a G� 3 e „ �c� o _ r17 '�'•• Tkfiiice Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit October 9th, 1940. John T. Allen $ 4.95 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 10.82 -- George D. Carpenter 71.00 -- George D. Carpenter 57.40 Cayuga Motors Corporation 20.46 Cornell Cooperative Society .35-' -' Davis & Lee Electric Co. 1.20 J. J. Driscoll 27.97 -- Henry R. Head 1.33 City of Ithaca, General Fund 141.49 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 16.99 Jamieson- McKinney Go. 62.48 ---`­ Lohr & Kramer .70 Leo P. Larkin, Me D. 15.00 ---- L. V. R. R. 227.15 •-' Harriet M. Libby 78.00 Ea:thieson Alkali '4orks 26.27 Erie J. Miller Co. 2.87 - _. N6w York State Electric & Gas Corp. 10.04 -' New York Telephone Co. 27.07 Carl Personius 5.13-= Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc. .26 --�" William T. Pritchard 1.39 C. D. Rapalee 8.28 -~ Reynolds & Drake 13.27 -` C. J. Rumsey & Co. 8 7.6 8 E. 14. Rumsey & Son 293.32 S. L. Sheldon 6.83 Sherwin - Williams Co. 11.52-- - Socony Vacuum Oil Co. 36.96._.- Stover Printing Co. 14.65-° C. D. Tinker 60.60 Hudson J. Wilson, M. D. 5.00 -� C A Snyder, City Chamberlain 4.pp,,d�Zed Finance Committee J gyp/ , Board of Public Works -3- October 9, 1940 BRIDGE SURVEY Commissioner Egbert reported receipt of a letter from Mr. Towert of the Seneca Engineering Co. agreeing to make a thorough inspection and report of the condition of some 30 bridges in the City of Ithaca for the sum of $1500.00. The Commissioners agreed that a survey of some of the bridges should be made at once but it was felt that it would not be necess- ary to inspect all the bridges, and it was moved By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Creeks & Bridges with power. Carrie . WATER CAIN DEAD END - ADA S STREET Commissioner Bishop reported that Supt. Carpenter has requested permission to install about 3701 of 6 inch water main in Adams Street at an estimated cost of $780.00. He stated that the installation would eliminate a dead end which is desirable. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Superintendent be authorized to make the installation as requested. Carried. WILLIAM K. RAVERT WATER BILL EXPUNGED Commissioner Bishop reported that he has investigated the request of Mr. Ravert for a refund of $5.00 paid for thawing his water service, and a portion of his water bill in the amount of $4.60. It was agreed that no refund could be made for the thawing charge but under the circumstances it was felt he should be reim- bursed for the excess water bill. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the portion of the water bill in excess of the average bill, amounting to $4.60, be and hereby is expunged. Carried. AUDIT By Commissionex Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. GRADING - BELLE SHERMAN SCHOOL LOT Commissioner Egbert reported receipt of a request from the Board of Education for the City to fill and grade the lot at Belle Sherman school where the old water tank was located. He stated that the Board of Education will pay for the work and indemnify the City. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the work as requested be done with city equip- ment and labor, under an agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. -,,07 1 F. H. S finger l7 City lerk J 57 58 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT !!!,,,.yor -- Campbell C,'.mmissioners - Causer, Ai de rman - Iia z za Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker C'. er1L - Springer City of Ithaca., N. Y. 7 :30 P. E- October 23, 1940 Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop of Public ?`forks - Cass �7!ter & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter G(%n. Fore�_q.an - Alby Plumbing Ins-Pt. - Ti smar MUTES -'inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. DA: AGE - TIFFT :PROPERTY Attorney A. G. Ada: s appeared before the Board and called attention to the various occasions on which cars or trucks have damaged the Tifft property or other properties in the vicinity, and requested the Board to consider erecting a barrier to protect these properties. He stated that 1vrs. Tifft would be will- ing to pay a part of the cost of such a barrier. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Corinissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City :attorney for study and report. Carried. FLYIFG SERVICE - ITHACA AIRPORT A letter from r. L. V. Petry was presented to the Board, requesting permission to operate a flying service from the Ithaca airport. He supported his application with a petition signed by over 50 persons, and letters of recommendation from various persons were also presented. The letter stated that space, preferably in the old hangar, i7ill be needed at this time for one plane and a heated office, and additional space for another plane at a later date. For this privilege Mr. Petry offered the sum of 0135.00 per year per plane, and agreed to carry liability and ;property damage insurance protecting the City from any claii.i which might result from the operation of a flying service. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Coinnissioner Egbert: Resolved: That the request be refered to the special committee for further investigation and report. Carried. THE AN, XING CO. DRIVEWAY REPAIRS A letter from the Treman, King Co. was presented requesting the City to contribute toward the cost of resurfacing the City owned portion of the driveway from Green Street north to the end of the City property,at the west side of the parking area. The letter stated that the Tre Haan, King Co. will pay the balance needed to regrade, resurface and redrain the entire area. Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has in- vestigated the request and recommends that the City contribute its proportionate share for the resurfacing of the driveway. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City contribute its proportionate share, as determined by the Acting City Engineer, of the cost of resurfacing the City owned portion of the driveway, when the offer is received from a properly constituted officer of the Treman, King Co. Carried. REPAIRS TO CELL BLOCK The Clerk reported that in response to a request from the Police Department for the installation of wire screening to cover the north side and part of the top of the cell block, the Acting Engineer has presented an estimate of the cost of the work amounting to :220.00. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the work be done when funds are available. Carried. FEDERAL FUNDS - !,,-UNICIPAL AIRPORT It was reported that in an ssocia ed Press Dispatch dated October 21st Senator Meade recommended that municipal officials desiring consideration of any New York State airport in the proposed national airport construc- tion program should submit the name of the field and full informa- tion as to facilities to the Department of Commerce at once as a survey will be made within the next thirty days. 59 Board of Public Works -2- October 23, 1940 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Comn,nissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the T-layor, Clerk and Acting City Engineer be authorized and directed to prepare the necessary information and s•.,.b..1it a request for consideration to the Department of Commerce. Carrie.. r ,�C TISTG MU,07 TRAFFIC Attorney Thaler reported receipt c .f a 1_t t e fro:,° t State Traffic Commission stating that at thij time t.I e is no action which can be taken against drivers of trucks F o f,�..L= to adopt the recommendation of the Department to proceed tc !' zaca by way- of Spencer. The letter stated, however, that the matter is being investig- ated and will be discussed by the Commission at its next :neeti_zg. 11:r. Thaler suggested that it might be wise to appear before t ie Coy .-,is lion with all information available, By Cornr.,issioner Hassan, seconded by Co :n.iis „ioiler 'topper: Re. >o?.ve. _, that it is the sense of thiU Board that t1ie City Attornev^ Utend the next t��:eeting of the State Traffic Cori;�lission a,nd rec,ugst its cooperation. Carried. HA:BLETO:,T rCRPORATION -- SAi 60 Board of Public ,; orks -3- October 23, 1940 JOSEPH F. FARLEY - CURB & GUTTER ASSESS:.: TT Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has investigated the request of r. Farley in regard. to the cancellation of the curb a-nd gutter assessment an -ainst his property in Valley Road and that the com- mittee recom ends that the request be denied. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan,: Resolved, thatr. Farley's request for cancellation C.4" the curb and gutter assessment against his property in Valley R:; .d be and hereby is denied. Carr ied. OLD HANGAR REPAIRS Com:iissioner Egbert reported that the co-,:1 -- mi�,tee -recorxiends that the City furnish the .Zaterials :necessary to make repairs to the old hangar and allow the Z.Y.A. to do the mrork, after which the building can be rented to Er. Peters for dead storage. By Commissioner Ho -oper, seconded by Commissioner Hasson: Resolved, that work on the hangar be deferred until the appli- cation to the Federal Governneint is acted upon. Carried. LEON H. CASS SALARY INCREASE Commissioner Egbert reported that the committee recommends an increase in salary effective October 21, 1940 from :48.00 to $60.00 per week for 1 .1r. Cass, Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public forks. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Ruisey: Resolved, that the salary of L. H. Cass, Acting City L?i`ineer- Supt . of Public 7orks be and hereby is fixed at 4"60.00 weekly, effective October 21, 194o. Unanimously Carried. ER GRADER Commissioner Egbert reported that after a thorough investi -ation the Highway Committee requested and has received bids for a nower grader from two firms as follows: Austin - Western Co. - $6,350.00 '?et - F.O.B. Ithaca Caterpillar Tractor through Syracuse Supply Co. -- $6,000,00 Yet - F.O.B. Ithaca Mr. Egbert explained that it is desirable to nave am-ow, wing - r,�ith the grader and that Only the Caterpillar Co. has this attachment which delivers for the sum of $370.00 and that the committee recommends that the Caterpillar Tractor with the sinow ping attach - inent be purchased. By Coin_aistsioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hop -per: Reeolved. that an order be placed with the Syracuse Supply for the T)urchase of the Caterpillar Tractor with slow wing e ttachr:ie -.nt at the net price of $6,370.00 F.O.B. Ithaca. Ayes 5 Nays 1 otion Lost. WATER SILL -- CLAYTON E. SAiyFORD Commissioner Bishop reported that Mr. Sanford has requested adjusti~!ent of his water bill for pret�iises at 3152 Eddy Street which he claims is too high and caused by allow- ing the water to run to prevent freezing during the winter 111onths. Mr. Sanford claims that the trouble is caused by the depth of the main in the street. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Runsey: Resolved, that the Supt. of the Water Department be directed to determine if the City is at fault for the condition and report to the Board. Carried. !�U EEN STREET SANITARY SEER PROJECT Commissioner Rumsey reported that funds for the Queen Street project have been allotted although no notice has been received by the City, and it was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Acting City Engineer be directed to start the project as soon as notice is received from W.P.A. AUDI' By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS - AUDIT SHEET October 23, 1910 Name T. G. ',filler's Sons Paper Co. New York Telephone Co. August Alby Leon H. Cass Eugene Dietzgen Co. N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. S000ny- Vacuum Oil Co. Beal, McCarthy & Rogers Ithaca Coop. G.L. F. Service Inc. Haverstick & Co., Inc. Cayuga Lumber Co. A. M. Little J. C. Stowell Co. D. L. & Iff. R. R. Co. Amount .84 44 74. 34.85 3 .00 v �. 71 � 41.48 ' 103.73 12.10`" _ 53.90 27.4 21. 41 -' 1. 2 1. 8 Finance Committee crater Fund Invoices presented ror audit October 23rd, 1940. American Asphalt Paint Co. $70.54 — S. ,'Vm. Barnes, Col. 118.78 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 1.34 The Bristol Co. 4.22 ° Bryant -Dixon Co. William A. Church Co. 105.75 A. C. Gibson Co. 3.54 --� Harry N. Gordon 14.50 --r Haverstick & Co. Inc. 14.43 City of Ithaca, Ueneral Fund 475.00 Jamieson- i,IcKinney Co. 66.64 Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 1.49 It 11 * 11 it 1.00 A. 14. Little 2.22 Mathieson alkali Works 10.77----- - T. G. Millers Sons raper Co. 10.28 — Mueller Co. 55.86 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 2.46 — Pittsburgh Equitable t,leter Co. 238.75 -' Reed manufacturing Co. 10.15 The Liherwin- �iillisms Co. .85 = Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 23.10 -- Southern Tier Electrical Supply Co. 5.34 Worthington,-Eamon Meter Co. 43.12. -- Approved FinanceCommittee Board of Public iaorks October 23, 19'L0 BRIDGE .17SP;CTION' Commissioner Egbert reported that {r. Towart has agreed to inspect and report on 21 bridges in the City f(1r the sure of x`900.00 but that the committee and Acting City ^ n ineer agree that all bridges should be thoroughly inspe -.ted so tile., th, condition of all will be known. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Honer: Resolved, that i;r. Towart be employed to inspect a =-.d report or_ all bridffes in the City. Unania.iously Carried. PROTECTION FOR HUDSOY STREET PROPERTIES :.savor Ca, TQbell as!,-(,,d the Co-irlissioners if they wished to consider tine construction of a barrier in front of the properties in Hudson Street recently damacd by trucks. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Co,m.missioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Co:m:iittee, Cit,, Attorney, and Acting City Engineer for investigation and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Amy F. H. pringer L/J City Clerk 62 BOARD OF PUBLIC i3ORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Special Meeting 11:00 A. M. October 25, 1940 PRESENT Mlayor - Campbell Commissioners -- Causer, Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop Attorney - Thaler Clerk -- Springer Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works - Cass 'dater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter The 1:ayor announced that the meeting was called to reconsider the purchase of a power grader and to consider such other matters as slight properly be brought before the Board. It was moved by Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Com;nissioner Hopper: Whereas, it is necessary to purchase a poorer grader for snow removal work, and 7hereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, finan- cial or otherwise, would accrue by advertising for bids on this item, and Whereas, the Syracuse Supply Co. has quoted a net price of $6,370.00 for a Caterpillar Tractor with snow wing attachment which is satisfactory to the Highway Corittee. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the purchase of the Caterpillar Tractor with snow wing attachment be authorized without formality of advertising for bids thereon; and that the quotation of the Syracuse Supply Co., in the amount of $6,370.00 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. !ayes 4 Nays 1 I.�otion Lost. Commissioner Egbert again explained that the Highway Committee has made a thorough investigation of the various poker graders on the market and that the Austin -n extern Caterpillar machines were best equipped to do the work required of them, however. only the Caterpillar Co. can furnish a snow wing attachment which is very desirable for snow removal work and since it is )rac', I caller im- possible to prepare specifications for the equip6nt rc uired, the Highway Corrittee recom:-nends the purchase of the Caterpillar Grader wi. tu'i snow wing attachment. Aft-,r further discussion the resolution was again offered by Cor.r.'is,�ioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper t,I!ith the resul-c;ng vote as follows: Ayes 5 Nays 0 The 1iayoT then declared the :notion carried and approved. L. J. HYFES DAJ.:AGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reported that he has studied the circumstances of the damage to ' :r. Hynes' car and recommends payment of the claim in the amount of $6.90. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to pay the above claim as recomended by the Attorney. Carried. W-RA. PROJECT Acting City Engineer Cass reported that notice has Veen received from 7-P.A. that 25 men will be available for City projects about November lsty and he recommended that the S. Aurora Street storm sewer project be started when the men are available. By,Com.iissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the S. Aurora Street storm sewer project be started as recommended by the Acting Engineer. Carried. ` Attention was called to the fact that only trvo projects, that of the S. Aurora Street and Queen Street V.P.A. projects, are now availablep and it was suggested that the Engineer prepare addition- al projects for approval. Board of Public Corks -2- Eater Supt. Carpenter suggested that it sider the project of the construction of a r line and the Engineer and Mr. Carpenter were such a project for submission to the Board. October 25, 1940 might be well to con - oad along the pine directed to nrenare SEUR RATE -- t"ESTVIEr TEMACE CORPORATION rater & Sewer Svpt. Carpenter stated that a 24 family apartment house is to be con- structed on the site of the old golf course and that the builders have asked for a rate for sewage disposal. Mr. Carpenter stated that the rate charged fraternities is $50.00 per year and recommended a rate of $60.00 per year for the apartment building. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that A temporary rate of $60.00 per year be and hereby is established. Carried. RAILROAD SIDING 74TER DEPART- ,-VITT Supt. Carpenter reported that it is necessary to replace approximately 485 ties in the Mater Department siding and that under the agreement with the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. the City most maintain the siding. Mr. Carpenter was directed to communicate with the Railroad Co. and ascertain what they would charge to furnish the ties and install same and report to the Board. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. .� F. H. Springer .1 City Clerk 3 Board of Public 7orks -2-- October 25, 1940 Tater Supt. Carpenter suggested that it might be well to con- sider the project of the construction of a road along the pipe line and the Engineer and Mr. Carpenter were directed to prerare such a project for submission to the Board. SEUR RATE -- TESTVIECi TERRACE CORPORATION rates: & Sewer Sept. Carpenter stated that a 24 family apartment house is to be con- structed on the site of the old golf course and that the builders have asked for a rate for sewage disposal. Ir. Carpenter stated that the rate charged fraternities is $50.00 per year and recommended a rate of $60.00 per year for the apartment building. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that d temporary rate of $60.00 per year be and hereby is established. Carried. RAILROAD SIDIVG MATER DEPART-T TT Supt. Carpenter reported that it is necessary to replace approximately 485 ties in the Mater Department siding and that under the agreement with the Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. the City must maintain the siding. Tyr. Carpenter was directed to communicate with the Railroad Co. and ascertain what they would charge to furnish the ties and install same and report to the Board. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Springer V/ City Clerk 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular 11feeting PRESENT 11a,7or - Campbell CoiAmi ssi oners - Causer, Alderman - Vail Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer City of Ithaca, I1. Y. 7 :30 P. I`a- November 13, 1940 Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bis pop of Public Works - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foroman - Alby MINUTES :Minutes of the regular meeting held October 23, 1940 and the special :meeting held October 25, 1940 were duly approved. FLYING SERVICE - ITHACA AIRPORT A letter from Lr. L. V. Petry was presented offering additional names of individuals as backers of his propised flying service at the municipal airport. The letter stated that liability and property damage insurance in the a: -mount of $5,000-00 per accident will be carried, and that he is prepared to pay 6 months rent in advance when facilities in the old hangar are available. By Commmissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the special co,-n-mittee for study. Carried. FEDERAL FUNDS - MUNICIPAL AIRPORT The Clerk reported that in re- sponse to the Mayor's letter to the Dept. of Commerce, requesting the Federal Government to consider the municipal airport in the program of national defense, a letter has been received from the Department which states that the Ithaca airport is not deemed essential. in the immediate defense requirements, and therefore, cannot be considered at this time. The letter stated, however, that the project will receive con- sideration should the future status of the defense program permit. ROCCO RICCI INJURY Attorney. Thaler reported that .11r. Ricci was exa, ,mined by Dr. Prince of Rochester in accordance with the direction of the Water Committee, and that Dr. Prince does not feel that Mr. Ricci's present trouble is due tc the injury received while working for the City Water Department. Mr. 'Whaler stated that testimony in the case can be taken in Rochester. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to make Necessary arrangements to secure testimony in the case and atte7nd a hearing wherever held. Carried. BRIDGE INSPECTION AGREE12NT Attorney Thaler reported that when the Board agreed to employ Mr. Towart to inspect and report on all city bridges, the amount to be paid for the service was not speci- fied, and no authority given the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Mr. Towart. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the resolution of October 23, 1940 be and hereby is amended as follows: Resolved, that Mr. Toward be employed to inspect and report on all bridges within the City limits at a price of $1500.00, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute an agreement with 22r. Towart on behalf of the City. Carried. CITY PROPERTY DA11AGE - HUDSON STREET Attorney Thaler reported progress on the collection of the claim for damages to City property in Hudson Street caused by a coal truck which came down the street out of control. WILLIAM M. BOYD DAMAGE CLAIN Attorney Thaler reported that Attorney Casey has started another suit for Mr. Boyd on account of Mr. Boyd's injury when he fell on the Cornell Library sidewalk. Mr. Thaler stated that as the original claim was rejected by the Common Council on May 1, 1940, Mr. Casey is now suing the Library Association. BOARD OF PUBLIC rGORICS - AUDIT SHEET November 13, 1940 Fi N'acne Amount New York Telephone Co. 445- 72 T. G. T,iller's Sons Paper Co. 81.63 Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 11.45 -° 7 m. J. Ryan 25-02---, N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 87-""7 S. L. Sheldon 1.32 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 20.5 C. J. Rurnsey & Co. 171.76 -- Clarkson Chemical Co., Inc. 42.14 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 519.76 -°° Elgin Sweeper Co. 246.01 August Alby 7-Z7 --� Auto Body & Radiator 'Norks 6. g, Cayuga iaotors Corp. 10.40 Robinson & Carpenter 19.98 -" C. W. 1ismar 21.29 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp_ . 18,66- 25 - Syracuse Supply Co. 4.15 -� Auto Paint & Collision Service 31.45 American Chain 8= Cajole Co., Inc. 152.00 °' Sauerman Bros., Inc. 22.26 Reynolds & Drake 16.76 -- Ithaca, Gear & Auto Parts Co. 9.53 -- Janieson -7 c .inney Co. , Inc. 17. 95 -° Harry N. Gordon 9.00 -- E. Ramsey & Son P96.53 -- Lohr• & Kramer 10-28-- J. J. Driscoll 25.87 --` Cayuga Lumber Co. 112.70 City of Ithaca, "Water Fund 17.52 -- Higgins & Zabriskie 97.62 - illiam T. ritchard 3.94 ° Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. .56 Erie J. Miller & Co. .30 J. B. Lang Eng. & Garage Co. 1.50 City of Ithaca 33.89 - Ha.verstick & Co., Inc. 5-26-- Ithaca Laundries, Inc. 1.72 James R. Bennett •95 Ithaca Coop. G.L. F. Service Inc. 85.60 Ames Electric 'Nelding Co. 27.00 -- Arthur Prince 437.13 Torap. Co. Highway Dent. 19.50 -' Jamieson- 1:!cKinney Co., Inc. 273.96 -� J. C. Stor.ell Co. 2.55 Sinclair Refining Co. 21.25 - °- Robinson & Carpenter 334.50 --- __ J. J. Driscoll 2.33 Leon r. Cass 15.95 S. J. Jolly 12.26 Fipance Committee Fi A t 1� V� Water r'und invoices presented for audit rxv. 13, 1940, John T. Allen 6.08 Atwaters 1.38 American asphalt Paint Co. 49.00 ° Beals, ircCarthy & Rogers 64.95 -- Cornell Cooperative Society 1.50 ° Cornell university 495.001 The Corner Bookstore .301- Crane Co. 4.49 Darling Valve & izfg. Co. 416.89 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 91.57,4- J. J. Driscoll 7.18G- Enterprise Foundry Co. 223.75 L' The Garland Co. 119.78 `' General Chemical Co. 548.00 A- General Electric Co. 4.00P Henry R. Head 2.66 L- J. L. Huntington, Collector 598.434- City of Ithaca, Ueneral Fund 48.50z- It it It It tr 187.15- it It of It it Q . 0 6.i' Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 11.29-- - Jamieson- McKinney Co: 114.82 --' Edward Joy Co. 4.81 - Kline's Pharmacy 10.03- - Mathieson Alkali .,orks 26.27. T. G. dill er' s Sons raper Co. 9.26 :uel.ler Co. 4.14, ivew York State Electric & Gas Corp 9.56- --" tt it n �i It a tt 2.46 / ti n n n it rr 11180 .22--- New Yor',< Telephone Co. 24.00�j ` Northside Garage 2.65✓ I. L. Parsons 4.00�/' Carl Personius 6.44 Pittsburgh Equitable iAeter Co. 56.92 Joseph G. Polle.rd Co. 10.85 /, William T. Pritchard 1.31'`; C. D. Rapalee 10.53V Rensselaer Valve Co. 24.51, Reynolds & Drake 17.58!` Rochester Lead 'Yorks 252.97 E. i+��. Rumsey & Son % 64.48k ✓✓ 5. L. Sheldon 5.80 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 5040 26.00✓ H. E. Shepard 97.00` South Side Coal Co. Stover Printing Co. 8.75/ Stella P. Williams, Collector 127.26-- 1ilson a Burchard 2.50, 19orthington -Damon Meter Co. 283.50 -', 16.79 C. A. 6nyder, City Chamberlain: Aprr oved Finance Committee t r ti- . 65 Board of Public Works -2- Nove,.nber 13, 1940 COPELAND A-JD CULVER DRIVEWAY Acting City Engineer Cass reported that Copeland and Culver have requested permission to move an existing driveway in W. State Street to accommodate their new sta- tion, and have also requested the City to repair the curb and gutter at an existing driveway on the Buffalo Street side of the st-­.ti(- ;. The Acting Engineer stated that the curb and gutter ha. settled considerably for a distance of 183' and that normally the City would ma'.ie the necessary repairs, but due to the lateni is of the season he questioned the advisability of doing the work -.1iis year. It was agreed that repairs, the cost of which was estin..ttec at $225.00 should not be done this year. By Co :- ,inissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be and hereby is granted Copeland and Culver to :Hove the driveway in State Street as requested. Carried. EkLME'; 0 1-; "GRFORATI ON - SANITARY SE17ER SERVICE Acting City Enginee7. 'tans reported that it is possible to provide sanitary sewer Ee2vi ce for the Hambleton Corporation in Taugha,nnock Blvd. by extendynS the present sewer main approximately 1601 at an estin,iated .,ost of $340.00. He s-cated that a part of the installation must be cast iron nine and t -.iat the Hambleton Corporation must use cast _iron pipe for the lateral. By Corm- .ndssi.oner H,umsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the sewer main be extended to accoi.:nodate the Hambleton Corporation. Carried. PURCHASE OF PAIJT AUTHORIZED Acting City Engineer Cass reported that ar.?_,, °oximately 175 gallo-as' of paint at an estimat(-.d. cost of $450.00 will-. be required for use of the Depart :lent for the coming year, and ack-ed the Commissioners if it was their wish that bids be take, _1 sa.ne. It- via-. ..na- 11,-nously agreed that it would be best to purchase 1)aint that has proven satisfactory in the )ant, and it was moved By vlaa.issioner Egbert, seconded by Coi.inissioner 1-iassan: Resolved, that Hr. Cass be authorized to purchase the paint necessary at a cost not to exceed 4`500.00. Ayes lays 0 Carried and Ap-,)roved. EYGINEFRIIN G DEP.3RT ,-E YT - LETrEL Acting City Engineer Cass reported that fuiLd-s were provided in the budget for the purchase of a new level -,.C. requested permission to purchase a Gurley level at a cost 0.1 j. 00 less a small allowance for the old level. B, Uann,,issioner R-Lrnsey, seconded by Co,l:nissioner Hopper: R�.,< ;Ived, that the Acting City Engineer be and hereby is author-.Zed to purchase a. Gurley level at a cost of $175.00 less the trade -in allowance for the old level. 0<31rried. PROTECTION 'TALL - HUDSON STREET PROPERTIES Acting City Engineer Ciss presented a sketch of a wall to protect the properties in Hudson Street from vehicles which come down the hill out of con- trol. The proposed wall is of steel beam and concrete construction and will cost approximately $5500.00. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Co.- xmissioner hassan: Resolved, that the sketch as presented be approved and re- ferred to the Council for their consideration. Carried. Attorney Thaler reported that he is now working on an ordin- ance to regulate weights of trucks allowed on city streets and that the State Department of Highways has agreed to cooperate by directi.Zg traffic from points outside the City. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Com::lissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Com:aittee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. 0 Board of Public Works 3. November 13, 1940 CONSTRUCTION & PERMANENT IMPROVEMEENTS Commissioner Egbert reported on the work accomplished by the Department during the year and stated that of the $40,000-00 appropriated for construction Lnd pormanent improvements $39,252.00 has been spent for work or ear - m--,rked for particular projects. REPAIRS - OLD HANGAR Mr. Herbert M. Petera, Manager of the Ithaca airport, entered the Council chamber at this time, and give., an opportunity to speak, he requested the Board to continue rep - :Ars tr� the old hangar so that it will be available for additional, stor- age. Attorney Thaler stated that if N.Y.A. or any other Governmer74 agency contributes towards the project the City may not lease the building to one individual to the exclusion of others. It was suggested that Mr. Peters might be permitted to complete the wor-{ �)n the hangar and secure reimbursement through an a.djust- ment of Tent . By. :ll,_i1P,_Assioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: R.ea ).'_ F dl that the matter of repairs and leasing the hangar be Tefer2(_U to th4 special committee with power. Carried. HOUSE NU__,iBER3 - HEIGHTS COURT Commissioner Egbert reported that #118 w to his property in Heights Court but that Mr. Joseph is.i dgewa.y who owns a double house shown on the tax roll as 4116 Hei-h-cE Court is using. #116 and +115 and Mr. Egbert requested the Board to settle the matter. By ,"Jormnissiorer Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: R.es)ived, that the City Clerk be directed to notify Joseph Rid�eway that hereafter his house is to bear the numbers 116 and 116-2 Heights Court. Carried. SUNRISE i'OAr Commissioner Hopper called attention to signs which have ber- ; erected in Sunrise Road which would indicate it as an extenei:�-z u- Chestnut Street but which is really a separate street. By Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Recolvec., that the street known as Sunrise Road and extending from He:r3or Street to Westfield Drive as shown on the assessment map be marked accordingly. Carried. Or. ;,not--'on the meeting was adjourned. I � F. H. Sp inger, City Clerk V/ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. November 27, 1940 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bisi.op Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar a'4I�TJTES „inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TABER DRIVEWAY A letter from P,:r. Paul Taber of 924 Cliff Street was presented requesting permission to move an existing; driveway at his premises, approximately 100 ft. north of its present loca- tion, and increase its width to approximately 30 ft. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. WILLIA14 HORNER REQUEST FOR CURB & GUTTER IN W. FALLS STREET A letter from Mr. William Horner of 211 W. Falls Street was presented re- questing the installation of curb and gutter in W. Falls Street. The letter stated that a petition signed by a majority of the prop- erty owners on this street, requesting such installation was pre- sented to the Board some time ago. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Clerk 'be directed to notify Mr. Horner that the request will receive consideration in the preparation of the next budget. Carried. OLD HANGAR - AIRPORT Attorney Thaler reported that the Mayor has received a letter from Mr. Coyle of the N.Y.A. stating that the project covering repairs to the old hangar at the airport has been cancelled, but since receipt of the letter the Acting City Engineer has received a contract in the amount of $140.95 for work done on the hangar before order for cancellation was received, and on advice of the Attorney, the Engineer has not signed the contract. Mr. Thaler also reported that the proposed agreement for the repairs and use of the hangar by ?.Ir. Peters is not satisfactory from a legal view point. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the contract be referred back to the special committee for further consideration. Carried. After further discussion it was :roved By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the old hangar be torn down and removed at once. Unanimously Carried. REQUEST TO REMOVE BANK AT INTERSECTION OF DRYDEN ROAD & SOUTH AVENUE Acting City Engineer Cass reported receipt of a request from Cornell University to 'cut back" the high bank at the southeast corner of the intersection of Dryden Road and South Avenue to im- prove the visability at this point. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee, Acting City Engineer, and the City Attorney with power. Carried. 7ATER_SERVICE CHARGE - 310 E. TUMPKINS STREET Commissioner Bishop reported that due to a misunderstanding between the Water Depart- ment and Mrs. Herma E. Compton owner of property at 310 E. Tompkins Street, a service charge of $2.00 is standing against the property and it was moved By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the service charge of $2.00 be and hereby is expunged. Carried. 668 Board of Public Works -2- November 27, 1940 POWER GRADER Commissioner Egbert reported that the new power grader has been received and is ready for use. STREET HPENIN,,S Commissioner Rumsey questioned the advisability of permitting the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. to continue opening the streets for the repair work on their mains during winter months, as it is impossible to make proper pavement replacements during cold weather. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolves':., that the Clerk be directed to notify the N.Y.S. Eli? Q trio & C=as Corp. that no further permits to open streets will be issued durins:� the winter months, except in emergencies. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the sane hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. "JI3aE' 19!1 Copies of the preliminary budget for 1941, a copy of which is herewith appended, and as agreed upon at an informal meet- ing of the Board held November 20, 1940, were distributed. As the various items in the budget were discussed at the preliminary meeting it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the budget for the year 1941 as submitted, be and the same hereby is approved and adopted and a requisition ordered filed with the Common Council for an appropriation of $158,990.00 to cover estimated cost of general care, maintenance, and operation of the several departments under the control of the Board, and an appropriation of 191,958.00 to cover the estimated cost of new con- struction and improvements, making a total requisition of $250,938.00. Carried. By Co-Innissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the salary of Deputy City Clerk, Deorge A. Blean be and the same hereby is fixed at $2,200.00 per year effective January 1, 1941. Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved that the salary of Timekeeper, William J. Ryan, be and the same hereby is fixed at $''39.00 per week, effective January 1, 1941. Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the salary of Wilmer W. Carroll, Assistant Time- keeper be and the same hereby is fixed at $26.00 per week, effective January 1, 1941. Carried. REiOVAL AND SALE OF STREET CAR RAILS Commissioner Egbert reportQcL that the junk price of steel rails is now approximately $15.00 per ton, and the matter of removal of rails from Thurston Avenue was discussed. It was decided best not to remove the rails until-arrange- ments are made to repave the area between the tracks. SOIL SHREDDER Commissioner Egbert reported that City Forester Baker has secured a price of $215.00 for the purchase of a soil shredder, which is particularly needed at this time while the golf course is being rebuilt. It was reported that the machine may also be used to pulverize sludge from the sewage plant which will render it more saleable. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the City Forester be and he hereby is authorized to purchase a soil shredder at a price not to exceed $215.00. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. VALVE GRINDER Commissioner Egbert reported that Shop Foreman Taylor has recommended the purchase of a valve and valve seat grinder for use in the shop, stating that the machine will pay for itself in about one year. Similar bids of $417.00 less 5% and 2,10 have been received from Lohr & Kramer and the Ithaca Gear Co. Action was deferred until the next meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet November 27, 1940 Name Amount Burroughs Adding Mach. Coo $32.30 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 1.37 B. X. Elliott Co. 16.32 J. 0. Stowell Co. 1.76 \. ,r` Socony- iracuum Oil Co. 263.16 �F Lehigh Valley R. R. Co- 7 - 80 Elgin Sweeper Co. 65.00 J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co. 172.90v/1' Gar Food Industries, Inc. 23.00 Syracuse Supply Co. 6,37 0• Auto Paint & Collision Service 31.45 Andy Soyring 6.7 Lohr & Kramer 13.9 Treman, King & Co., Inc. 75.00 --� Moran & Gleason 370.00 North Side Fuel Co. -- 11.2 . Tropical Paint & Oil Co. 450.60 Genesee Sanitary 'Wiper Co. 34.19 -'" Shell Oil Co. 12.00 ---- John 'Warren, M. D. 46.00 ,-" Davis Emergency Equip. Co. 46.03-~" D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. 11.00 Vestal Chemical Laboratories, Inc. 97.02 A. I.I. Little 20.27 L. J. Crate 244 g0''` C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 1.30 Ft)aa.nce Committee I. Water Fund invoices presented for audit Nov. 27, 1940. Heals, LicCa.rthy a Rogers 29.29 Burroug_s Adding i,iachine Co. 44.75' Chemung Foundry Corp. 38.644` Frank J. Connolly 3.634' Davis & Lee Electric Co. 1.20 Fisher Scientific Co. 20.50e-- The Garland Co. 31.18 i Hersey Manufacturing Co. 6.15;:-­ Ingersoll-Rand Co. 3.76 City of 1 thaca, General Fund 475.00 L-` n. irl. Little 6.96 iathieson Alkali :corks 44.09 T. G. iller's Sons raper Co. 17.991- ` i;ioran & Gleason 166.25 iviuelle r Co. 80.14 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 143.191 - Socony- Vacuum Uil Co. 5.33 Z- Andy - oyring 21.381--- Tayl Q Instrument Go. $� o,5- Turbine sewer lriachine Sales Co. 77.61 H. J. `V it son, 111. D. _ 8.00 �- Sinclair Refining Co. 4.18 C • A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 3.30 -` Appj,oved N'inance Committee November 27, 1940 To: Board of Public Works Herewith TDlease find tentative budget for 1941, as agreed aeon by the Board, at an informal :meeting held November 20, 19+0. Account 1939 1940 1941 19,41 Final Final Estimated Tentat-.J.ve 110 Clerk's Office 13,673- 11,000- llyllo. 114 3.P-77, Admin. 3,400. 3,400. 3,738- 116 Engineer's Office 8, 400. 9,300- 8,500. 119 City Hall 7,800- 8,500- 5,900- 120 Isolation Hosp. 125. 125- 125- 160 Sewers - General 7,500- 1,900. 161 Street Cleaning 9,000. 8,500- 8,500- 162 Refuse & Garbage 22)000. 22)000. 22,000. 164 Sewage Disp. Plant lo, 600. 3,550. Franklin St. 165 Sewage-3uffalo St. 1,000. 315- 166 Sewage-1-Tood St. 365. 110. 167 Sewage-Cherry St. 34o. 125- 168 Storm Sewers 2,r-00. 3, 5500- 3,500- 169 Plumbing I-nsptr. 1Y450- 1)400. 1) 500. 180 Street Lighting 21,663- 24,o62. 24Y000. 181 Highway -.4aint 31,000. 26, 000. 20")000. 192 Snow, Ice, Cinders 10,000. 81000. 3,000- 183 Dept. Buildings 500- 750. 7550- 184 Bridge '.,'.1aint- 3,000- 8,500- 4)000. 185 Creek Kaint. 1)200. 1,200- 1,200. 186 Shop Mai it. 2,500- 2,900. 2)900. 230 Park Dept. Gen. %200- 9,000. %500. 231 Percy Field 350. 250- 250- 232 Stewart Parh 6.,400. 6, 400. 8,400. 233 Tre.man Park 9.00. 750- 750. 234 Golf Course 3,900- 3,800- 3,900- 235 Airport 700- 1,900. 3,250- 250 Kun. Parking Area CD 3,110- 3,000- 3,187- 251 1.,,.,un. Comfort Sta. 1,185- 1,325- 1,470- 400 Cemetery 4, 000. 3, boo. 3,450. Total B.P.W. 18-,661. 174,162. 158,880- Constr. & Perm. Imps. 24,602, 40,000._ 9119 Grand Total B.P.W. 212,263. 214,162- 250, 838- • f' 2- The tentative improvement program for 19+1 amounting to ;91,9591.00 is as follows: W.P.A. Program Approved Projects City W.P.A. Total Improvement Cost Cost Cost Repaving -N. Ti oga St. 13,1+6. o0 12, 561.00 25,707-00 " E. Seneca St. 15,787-00 13,669'.00 28)855-00 It E. Buffalo St 27,025-00 27,497.00 54,5---)2.00 Total - 77-P.A. Proj . 55,9591-00 53,126. oo lo9, o84- oo City Construction Program Thurston Ave. Track Sect. 8,500-00 Hudson & Giles St. Pal l 5,500-00 Sidewalks 5,000-00 Total - Construction 19,000.00 City Improvement Program Surface Treat Streets 10,000.00 Curb & Gutter Renewals 4,000.00 Clean Six Tile Creek 3,000-00 Total - 1- m- Provement 17,000-00 W.P.A. City Share 55,9591.00 Construction Program 19,000.00 Perm. I 'nprove:nent Program 17,000-00 91,9591.00 F. H. Springer, City Clerk Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC :CORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, Y. Y. 7:30 P. M- PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Causer, Hassan, Hopper, Bishop. Alderman - Eazza Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. - Suet. of Public Works - Cass Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Water Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar December 11, 1940 . INUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting rere d,.zly approv(, d. LOREN V. PETRY REQUESZ was read by :`arm. Petry: "Mr. Mayor and Gentlemen: The following litter "December 11, 1940 69 I presented an application to this Board on October 232d asking for permission to operate a commercial flying service from the Ithac municipal airport. I accompanied my request with an offer to the City for hangar and office space. My request was referred to a special committee which up until now has taken no action. I feel that I have waited a reasonable time before asking you for definite action. Therefore I would like to have assurance that action will be taken on my req.:c:st soon, if possible by the next Board meeting, in order that I may make further plans. Sincerely yours Loren V. Petry'' Mr. Petry was assured that the Chairman of the special committee will be requested to make a report with recommendations at the next meeting of the Board. ATLANTIC REFINING CO. GAS STATION - CAYUGA AiYD GREEN STREETS Mr. John Bernard, a representative of the J. W. Thomas Contracting firm, requested permission to change a sidewalk grade and alter the curb opening; in accordance with plans submitted, at the site "of the new Eas station being built for the Atlantic Refining Co. at the south-- east corner of Caluga and Green Streets. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Causer: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Hilhway Committee and the Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Torks for investigation and report. Carried. CORNELL UNIVERSITY REQUEST TO ERECT SIGN 1-327 E. STATE STREET_ A letter from Cornell University was presented requesting permission for the Texas Co. to erect a banjo sign between the sidewalk and curb in front of the Texaco station at 327 T State Street. The sign is to be similar to the one at tfycony station adjoin- ing this property on the west and the lette� gives assurance that all requirements will be met. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be given the Texas Co. to erect a sign as requested; subject to all rules and regulations of the City. Carried. AGREEIENT WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION RE PLAYGROUNDS A letter contain- ing a list of recommendations re7,777in maintenance, repairs and improvements at Percy Field and other playgrounds was submitted by the Board of Education for consideration. The letter stated that this is a continuation of the agreement which has been in force since 1936 with few changes, and that arrangement for the uoe of Percy Field by Ithaca College is to be continued. 70 Board of Public Works -2- December 11, 1940 Commissioner Causer expressed the opinion that Ithaca College should be given an opportunity to take over the management of Percy Field, and suggested that the ':iayor appoint a corm -ittee to confer with College officials. Being Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee, Causer was directed to contact officials of the College and secure a bid for the field. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Ca;vnissioner Causer: Resolved, that the proposed agreement between the Board of Educaticn and the City be tabled until the offer Is receives fron, I -1haca College. C ;. rriea. WATER DISTRICT Attorney Thaler reported that the 7,ater Co:,Ziittee of the Board of Public forks met in his office on December 9th with the Tows, of Ithaca Board and several owners of property o?.itside of Cayuga Heights Village to discuss the establishrnert of a water district, and that all present agreed to cooperate. ?_r. Thaler stated that it will be necessary to have a. special enabling; act to permit sale of wager to users in a section too small to establish a water district. RE .40VAL OF DANK AT INTERSECTION OF DRYDE 1, ROAD A. "7M SOUTH AVE17JE Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the request filed ,fir the University for permission to remove the bank at the southeaot corner of Dryden Road and South Avenue has been approved by the coin:littee. By CO —,_IUssioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the recammendation of the com :ittee. be annroved ar:d written nermission to remove the bank given tie Univer ity on condition that the City is indemnified against all liabilites. Carried. GOLF PRO - :: T'ICIrAL COURSE. Commissioner Causer surr-ested that the matter of selectin,7 a Pro for the ensuing year be settled at this time and he reco:nccended that Adesso be e-.:nloyed for the 1941 season. No action was taken. IT. Y.A. PARS PROJECT Forester Baker reported that the N.Y.A. parks project approved by the Board on Sentember 13, 1939 will expire this month, and that a renewal has been presented for approval. He reported that a great deal of wort, has been accoYinlished under the project at little expense to the City a s the only expense is for supervision which is done by regular City employees. By Con-nissioner Hopper, seconded by Com,.iissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Parks and Grounds Co- Immittee, City Attorney, and City Forester with power. Be It Further Resolved, that upon approval the -.:ayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the project on behalf of tie City. Carried. PURCHASE OF P=IPE - WATER DEPARTJ:ENT Supt. Carpenter reported that it is necessary to purchase water pipe for use of the Department and that informal bids have been received from four firms. By Cornimissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that formal bids should be taken to furnish pipe. Be It Further Resolved, that the Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public :corks be authorized and directed to prepare specifications for the pipe required, and the Clerl: directed to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be opened at a postponed regular -meeting of the Board to be held December 27, 1940 at 7:30 P.X. Carried. LITER SERVICE - �rESTVIEW APARTMENT Supt. Carpenter reported receipt of a request for water service at the Testvi.ew apartment in Trip- ham--�er Road. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be granted to connect with the main, subject to the rules and regulations of the Board. Carried. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet December 11, 1940 Name Genesee Ribbon & Carbon Corp. C.A.Snyder, City Chamberlain T.G. Filler's Sons Paper Co. Mm. J. Ryan N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. City of Ithaca S. L. Sheldon C. J. Rumsey & Co. Robinson & Carpenter James R. Bennett Donohue - Halverson Inc. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. A. Steiert & Son J. B. Lang Engine & Gar. Co. George B. Norris Cayuga 1:1otors Corp. Lohr & Kramer August Alby Wallace Scrap Iron & ;fetal Co. Wallace Scrap Iron & Metal Co. Sturm Bros. C. M. Wismar N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. Syracuse Supply Co. Jamieson - McKinney Co., Inc. D. B. Stewart & Co. , Inc. Seaman & Keesler Moran & Gleason E. M. Rumsey & Son Andy Soyring Cornell University J. J. Driscoll Driscoll Bros. & Co. Herbert Stevens Reynolds & Drake M. R. Foskett Magnus Chemical Co. Lawn Supply Corp. Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. John F. Marren, M. D. Leo P. Larkin, M.D. G. Ala, Gelvin, M.D. Leo P. Larkin, M.D. Sinclair Refining Co. Rothschild Brothers Haverstick & Co., Inc. Universal Concrete Pipe Co. J. B. Thayer City of Ithaca, Mater Fund Leon H. Cass Ithaca Coop. G.L. F. Service, Inc. S. J. Jolly New York Telephone Co. Amount 439.69. 1.25/} 39.35'' 19.62 lo6.36 — 5g- 76, 2.10 163.810 71.10 2.0551 346. i4 116. o4--," 4.20---"',, 124.55, 9.31j 1. 32/, 63.2 18.001 5- 80-` 17.10 11866-25-- 31. l3 . 11.30' 34.30 51.95- 254.38 ---' 102.67,E --' 1. 38 6.67 -°, 7.50, - 11. 03-- 11. 2&-' 15-25::" 202.95 9.85/ 36.00 Z 15.00`. 48. ooA 1500___ " 62.. 62✓' 1.35'" 44. to 89. 6 ,/ 5.Z8, - 17.19— / 51.50 V1` 10.64- 50-89,,,- ce Committee 4 4 Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit Dece;-:�ber 11, 1940. John T. A1..1en Atwaters Beals, i,cCa.rthy & Rogers Carl's Garage Don CarDenter Driscoll I3rcE. l Co. J. J. Driscoll Fail, hull & siheaton The Garland Co. A. C. Gibson Haverstick & Co. Inc. City of Ithaca, Ueneral Fund it it ii 'dater Fund Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service inc. Ithaca etal ieathurstriT_:) Co. Je - ieson -r: cYinney Co. The Jeffrey iiant.zfacturing Co. :viathieson Alkali : orks Erie J'. 4i1.1�_r & Co. T. G.Yiller's Sons Paper Co. New York ate -te Electric & Gas Corp. it it If It it ii it New Mork Telephone Co. Carl Personi us Pittsburgh Egl_ii.table Meter Co. C. D. ilapal ee Remington nand Co. Re;; -nolds & Drake C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. iy. Rumsey & Son Simplex Valve c� i fetes Co. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. Andy 6oyri ng C A Snyder, City Chamberlain James F. Francis Approved Finance Committee 9: 5.00L' 8.52 13.27 V 1810011- 4.00 1.- 159.201 33.82 L- 22.94 6- 83.16 1.71 2.42 92.55 95.18 L" 36.68 72.00 123.63 L� 87.42 43.91 16.88 1.27 256.401-- 3.06 /-` 16.00p, 23.60 4.95 1.40.00 -� 5.67 ?- 3.30 4.- 17.53 L' 64.77 80.2.5 179.401-, 2.95 37.31 l j . 70)-- i 1_ Beard of Public Works -3- Decen'lQr ALYDIT By Com- nissioner Hassan, seconded by Comnissioner Causer: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Co,nr:ittee be and the sa,ae here'?y are approved and ordered paid. Cp.rried.. SIDEUALK ALTMkTION - LIINTME17 GARAGE A request was presented by t� -,(, Linden Gara�-e for -permission to change the sidewalk gr lde in front of their nrcnerty at 227 Linden Avenue and at -oroperty at 221 -223 Linden Aven p, and also to remove approximlately 20 ft. of the cu r bin-, in accordance with the sketch accorl-�?anying the request. By Can Zissioner Hopper, seconded by Com�issioner Hasse -.: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Cr-)m:_iittee and Acting City Engineer for investigation and report. Carried. ST ET NTI. BERS - SUNRISE ROAD Commissioner Hopper expressed the opinion that properties in Sunrise Road, as defined at the ,:ieeting held November 13, 1941, be assigned street nwnbers and that the owners of the properties be notified. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Con:1lissioner ;-±op�er: Resolved, that the Engineering Departmn -nt assign =-nbers to the properties in Sun-ise Road and notify the o,:.ners accordingly. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene Friday, December 27, 1940 at 7:30 P.. F. H Springer Vj City Clerk 1 2 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. Y.. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Bishop, Hassan, Egbert, Hopper Attorney - Thaler anting =• -City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works - Cass Forester - Baker Dep. City Clerk - Blean Pater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar December 27, 1940 MINUTES vinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - WATER PIPE The Clerk opened and read the following bids on purchase of water pipe: Name Total Length Amount Discount Warren Pipe & Foundry Corp. 5270' $5,416-83 Net 30 days United States Pipe & Foundry Corp. 5700' 52 44.00 Net 30 days R. D. Wood Co. 5950' 5, 400.73 '/ ten days McWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. 5760 52465-60 � -% ten days After examination of the bids it was found that R. D. Food Co. was the low bidder with their bid. of $5,400.73 less 1 of 1% for pay- ment in ten days. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid as submitted by R. D. Wood Co. in the amount of $5,400.73 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Carried and Approved by Mayor. BIDS - VALVE GRINDER The Clerk read the following informal bids on the purchase of a valve grinder: Name Amount Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. $37x.30 Net Lohr & Kramer 304. e7 " Haverstick & Co. 369.05 " Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 367.52 'r By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid as submitted by 'Lohr & Kra,ner in the amount of $417.00 less discount of 12z %, or a net bid of X364.57, be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. CAYUGA LUMBER CO. A request from Cayuga Lumber Co. for renumbering of lots on a proposed developement on Hook Place was presented. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TELEPHONE CO. CONDUIT A request from N. Y. Telephone Co. to ran an underground conduit on N. Tioga Street from the northeast corner of Buffalo & Tioga Streets about 20' northerly in the street, thence across to the east side of the street, thence northerly underneath the sidewalk to a manhole at the intersection of Court and Tioga Streets was presented. By Conlissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. W.P.A. PROJECT - N. TIOGA STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that W.P.A. had requested that the repaving project on N. Tioga Street, already approved, be resubmitted on a new form. He submitted the revised project for this work in which the sponsor's share of the work was estimated at $13,116.99. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: resolved, that the revised project as submitted be forwarded to W.P.A. for approval. Carried. /yc, 0 rea Average- I PW /-Z 5 302 $7.308. 3� WA Tfil"15 14 f L) 2 668.53!1 F14j-Fq7-1O1Y '�AIVT 11 640.961110 4 B 9 .26 1.601.62 588.17 400.0bil 500.0 6 0 2 000.0 2,000 .001;� - 11 500.00 11 .500.00 -7! 000. 2,500.E 1 1,5001 sos I 304 i 818.0 IAIV N.47-r4 P41,-IPING 5T,47-101Y 70 _O� 58 541, 2,83 -4 3.100,M 5,000,00�' 4,000.1 301Y i W,4 7W R - UENe;r'AC 1 601.35 6.021.30,1 9500. 9 000.00 11.00Q.00 ,3 �f . METER 80894,10�� 7 Q 6 7.500.00 00'I 9- - Oul OIN6' 2,595.06�� 2 634.32i 3,000.0 2.,7,50.00! 2 0 11/0 TO 5rl4TIOlY 924.65 960.55;; 1 200.00 11000.0011 i 500.1 311 T W,4TEP 5,ER11CZ,5 6,247.10'' 8 027.551' 9 400.00. 5 9 000.00.4 8..000.( 5HOF -I&r E �ZIIP 4$281.48`! 21238.3V 21500.00 40000,001 3,300.1 3/0 LEAK 5UIFklEr '- Rf -A F,5 20312.48 20763.92i: 2,800,00,� 2-#-O-QD-.-GO 314 0/1 FZNSA TIO N 1, 805.72,', 976.68' 13200.00:' 1,700.00 ; 2,000.1 TAxES 2,382.45�1 2,868.10i, 33000.00' 2,500.00; 32000. IMVIFA /V CIE 611.701' 797.76; 800.00'. 700.00�' 800. T FWY D 11732.03'j 1,648.39" 1,650.00 ' 1,800-00' 1,800. WATER-TOTAL GEN. N,41NTfAXNCf '$77,114.54'i58,921.65,65, 0 50.00 68,050.00' :68,000. 160 SEkv ✓EP - CE.YFI?,4 L 8$479.50 5.0373.93' 5 900.M 7,500.00'1 6.500. 164 f 1v 57- 57-A Tloly 11,279.441;111219.48' 121600.00 12 /6s BUff,aLC ST 15rl4rloN 1.010.74! 688.48, I 800.00 1X000.00i 900. 6 WOOD Sr 6rA,-1c1V 293.08i', 359.13' 400.Ml 365.00: 400. It. 7 cNLRAY sr. 5r.47,1 oY 250.67!' 250.63.� 300.00 340.04 ,I 400, 5r /EIr _TOTAL &IN 1Y,41N-rZ-1y,41VCfj 1 VZ 0 7-A L -,5 - W cEIY. /`/,4 /NT I 21 313.43,7 891.65"20$200.00!21, 570.00120,700. 250.00 89 620.00 '88 " 0. 981427.97:76,813.305, 51S 00 I:r- 038.361117,775.03;19 800. A'E W ,0 4 S 7-P,'C T/O N SEWER - NEW CC A,� TR11C T/ ON TOFAL JEW CO1Y,5-T19t1Cr1O1V 51 038.36'' 3.858.40111 2_- 1. 3.43J23.800.00 4,000.00], - 4-54-OQO. 5 0 0 0 , 0 0 4" -S'-4-OY-4 - 0 0 0 --C%?-A-,WD -"TOTAL- 1-1,411✓T .- CC1V,5T/RlA 46 6 33 9 8 .446.73 109 : 050 Q 62 OQ ;18 70 Q. LCash-Gen.Fund to may___�P Net Total-WXen- Maintt l& 1940 6.773.38 New Cons 02,276.62 .I 3: I/ 1 W �Lav eaus s -FVt,-f-Qr-l94O 11,9 32, An.009.221 172,pp-q..00 is:� . ....__1.18, 1 0'C-- 7-8-0 70C 22 500,aQ-- 2.0, 00C 4,7-.2-23-.,-3-8 60 s 7CC 14.28 5.00 15,25,q 32)938.38' 45,$441 co 07p,,Main t. & New Co nterest ash Balance __11/4 ;4. Water Fund Invoices presented Fisher Scientific Co. Mueller Co. Don Carpenter Auto Bod,, any?. Rgd,1--itor 7ork.c- Beals, ,IcC ers rthy & Ror Br -;rant -Dixon Co. The Central Foundry Co. Darling Valve 6, 14fg. Co. D.L. & R. R. Fish: r _cientific Co. n. C. Gibson Co. Haversti.-k & Co. Henry R. Head City of Ithaca, deneral, P'und Ithaca Gear and Auto ?arts Co. Jamieson-lvlcKinney Co. The Kennedy ValvQ "I'fg,. Co. A. 1a. Little u1nathieson A'111,rali .;-?rks .,-erco Nordstrom I Valve Co. T.G.1vii1ler's Sons Paper Co. George 3. Norris Carl Personius -j4itlliam T. Pritch?ard Reynolds. � Drake C. J. Rumsey & Cc. Scheinman-Neamon Co. The Sherwin -'dill ip-M-S Co. Sinclair Refinin-, Co. Sinking Fund Co.'amission Soconv-Vpiculim Oil Co. Andy Soyrin',- Stallm.an of Ithaca Taylor Instrument Co. Wallace & Ti ?rnp-n Co. Inc. ,'Ftllirls Bode, Shon C A Snyder, City Chamberlain Approved for audit Dec. 27 1940. 9.38,' 18-93, 4.00 v, 3.22 1/ 129.80vl 4.24'" 31.45J- /---5. 97 -1- 1.44 1- 2.16 z-- i 7 6 1,- 35:99 2.18 47-5.001-- 28.08 54.03 22 . 57 E .33 3 10.77 33.27 83.72 17.80 1---- 5.G$ 7 . C6 96.23 64.93 ?2.06 ✓ 5.76 z•48 7) 500.00 9.- 29.161- 65.44 L,--1 2.26/-- 15.15 11.53E 72.00 2.15 Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet December 27, 1940 Name T. G. killer's Sons Paper Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Cayuga Lumber Co. Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Lohr & Kramer Jamieson - McKinney Co. Socony - Vacuum Oil Co. Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. George B. Norris Fyr -Fyter Products Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. Shunk Mfg. Co. E. 11. Rumsey & Son Quaker Rubber Corp. Sturm Bros. Aeroil Burner Co., Inc. Auburn Metal Products Co. Leary Coal Co. Arthur Prince R. E. Hill A. H. Stubblefield U. Moran Trans. Lines, Inc. R. F. Townley James F. Francis Sinclair Refining Co. Armour & Co. Drennan Hardware Co., Inc. Vestal Chemical Lab. Inc. Haverstick & Co., Inc. R. L. Schooley Amount $ 38.54 iw 2.35- 59.16e . 241 53 to , 95 340.00 ,. 1.00.. ,✓' 18.00 333.20 -,r 15713 67.50 9.09 3.72 10.60 208.00 12.60 L/1 6. oo , 4. 8 1 . � 1 .50 3.94 v' 2 .00 v" 81.64 57.812 6.35 40.00 Y Fnance Committee tq 4 Board of Public Works -2- December 27, 1940 1941 BUDGET - WATER & SEWER DEPARTMENTS Supt. Carpenter presented and explained a proposed budget for the sewer and water department for the year 1941 as follows: General Maintenance - Water department $65,000. It if - Sewer department 20,700. $88,700- Constr. & Perm. Imp.- Water department 25,000. Sewer department 51000. 30,000. 11 Sinking Fund 20,000. , 700. Interest on bonds 15,253. Total Budget 5,293 153,953- (See copy of budget estimate appended herewith for details.) By Commissioner Hopper,7T. >a.,yi- . seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the budget estimate as submitted be and the same hereby is approved. Carried. ATLANTIC REFINING CO. GAS STATION By Com,-,lissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request of the Atlantic Refining Co. for permission to change the sidewalk grade and alter the curb opening at the corner of Cayuga and Green Streets, as referred to the High- way Committee at the last meeting, be and the same hereby is approved and granted. Carried. SIDEWALK ALTERATION - LINDEN GARAGE Commissioner Egbert recommended approval of the request filed by Linden Garage at the last meeting for permission to change the grade of the sidewalk at 227 Linden Avenue, also 221 -223 Linden Avenue. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be granted subject to approval of City Engineer provided, however, that the abutting property owner, whose grade will also be affected, gives his consent in writing. Carried. STEEL TRUSSES FOR GARAGE ADDITION By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase of steel trusses for the addi- tion to the garage, in accordance with specifications to be prepared by the City Engineer; said bids to be opened at a regular meeting of the Board of Public Works to be held January 22, 1941. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved for payment. Carried. LOREN V. PETRY_REQUEST - AIRPORT By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Whereas the management of the Ithaca Airport under Mr. Peters has proved to be satisfactory, and the relationship between the City and Mr. Peters has been cordial and cooperative, And Whereas, it is the opinion of the Committee that any dual control or management of the airport or hangars would tend to result in confusion and would not be for the best interests of the City. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the present arrangement between the City and Mr. Peters be continued without change. Carried. T. F. MARBLE Commissioner Egbert reported expected to be able to resume his duties as Public Works on January 2; 1941. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Cor Resolved, that Mr. Marble's resumption be and the same hereby is approved. that City Engineer Marble City Engineer - Supt. of =issioner Hassan: of duties January 2, 1941 Carried. LEON $: CASS By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Leon H. Cass, who has substituted in the absence of Mr. Marble revert to his former posit' n on January 2, 1941, at a salary of �4j0.00 per week. J4 Carried. b�