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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1941ME BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M- January 8, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Ward of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Plumbing Insptr. - Wismar MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ROCCO RICCI COMPENSATION HEARING Attorney Thaler reported that a hearing is to be held in Rochester on January 9th in the Rocco Ricci compensation case and that the result of the hearing will be reported at the next meeting of the Board. CITY WATER TESTS Water Department Supt. Carpenter reported that recent tests of the city water taken from the main in W. Fall Street proved that the water is in good condition, and he stated that the mains are flushed regularly in that section as are all other dead end mains. ENGINEERING DEPT. CAR Commissioner Egbert reported that the 1935 Ford coach used by the Engineering Dept. has been reported as being in poor condition and it was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SEWAGE CHLORINATION Upon inquiry, Water & Sewer Supt. Carpenter reported that the cost of chlorinating the sewage effluent for the year 1940 was approximately $760.00. RIGHTS OF WAY - ITHACA RAILWAY INC. Attorney Thaler reported that he is undertaking to transfer title of Ithaca Railway's rights of way to the City in accordance with an agreement with the Company. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Highway Committee and City Engineer cooperate with the Attorney in clearing the transfer of these rights of way. Carried. NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO. CONDUIT IN N. TIOGA STREET Commissioner Egbert re -ported that the Highway Committee favors granting the New York Telephone Co. permission to install a conduit in N. Tioga Street as requested at the meeting held December 27, 1940. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be granted to install the conduit as requested. Ayes 4 Nays 1 Carried and Approved. By Coa�eiissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that no opening, including those for electric and gas, telephone or water be permitted in city streets during the winter months, except in emergencies. The motion was not seconded. CAYUGA LUMBER CO. - RENUMBERING LOTS Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends granting new numbers to the Cayuga Lumber Co. tract in Hook Place. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that double numbere be assigned to the Cayuga Lumber Co. lots on their tract in Hook Place when that Company places street monuments and furnishes the C *ty a tracing showing location of monuments and dimensions of lots. Carried. Board of Public 'fforks - Audit Sheet January 8, 19+1 Name Amount Van Natta Office Equip. Co. P 2.16 /---' T. G. filler's Sons Paper Co. 4.07 New York Telephone Co. 50.07 Wm. J. Ryan 19.72i- N. Y. S. E1eo. & Gas Corp. 107.16' W. & L. E. Gurley 165.93 S. L. Sheldon 1.32 " C. J. Rumsey & Co. 166. 2 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 179.27 �f Auto Body & Radiator Wks. 2.1+0 Auto Paint & Collision Service 2.001-' Reynolds -Drake 35-804- Lohr & Kramer 4.541,,,_ August Alby 31.14� ": Robinson & Carpenter 103-37z` City of Ithaca - Pater Fund 79.85 .� City of Ithaca, Water Fund 67.61 N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1866.97' Syracuse Supply Co. 12.21` Cayuga Motors Corp. 3.921--.'-,. Driscoll Bros. & Co. 45.91 Ti sdel ' s Repair Shop . 75 �� J. J. Driscoll 24: 68 McReavy Coal Co. 4-50 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers . 78 `z' , J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co. - 1-.52 ­ L. H. Speno, M. D. 38- 00 �� Sinclair Refining Co. 32.28 Enterprise Foundry Co. 4.08.00+ x Leon H. Cass 17.06 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 5.18 - .. E. M. Rumsey & Son 40.51 S. J. Jolly 9.16,= - water Fund Invc1ce- reserted "cr �udit Janu7r:- P. 1941. .Lddresso-ral-,h A.",'ency John T. ail len kaua 6urvp� & lr,rtmrient Co. kiwaters A.,,.--to f3cdy & tcadiftor aorks H. A. C-2icyCc. Inc. Cayu'r-a ,,rotors Uornr)ration Central 11P..nover 13ank 'a Trust Driscoll 3r­!7. � Co. j. J. DrI-cell The Garlard Co. The Cj^rlcck Packin- Co. henry R. mead Cit" of Ithaca, Genf,rfal Fund $5.00 4.50 27.25 ---- 1.25 2.63 15.00 16.00 Co. 3.8`7-''. 51.0;? 13.76 ,17.52 30.69 1.41 -1 le a "5 7 r,7 Ithaca Journal 3.20-- The KcnnP.6:,e Volve Co. 2.98— K1 n P, I c 1--) he rr_,aa c 1.70 — _asslacci T.G.I'ill� r-, Sons Varier Co. 1,1'ew 'Y'or!" St,,�.te Electric- & Gas Cornoreh2:34.80 New Yorl,7 Stpte Emuloyees' ztetirement S;ys tern 1725.19 E'e Y c 2'- T c " e - h n- n e Co. Nort,m Electric Co. Re,,In,,)I.cJs & Drake Robe -nson & U-ir?,,enter Sine air .-\,.e-.F-nilr,g Co. E. ..'. Rui!isey L Son R. L. Schooley R. D. Severe.nee, L'. D. S. L. Sheldon l Socony- V�i cu um "cmpany iL n!-�,,- E, o - r n z IS; t o v er 1-rinting Co. Taylor Instrument Gornuanies 'lestingho,,ise Electric Supply Uo. P. 4. ',,c)oO. & bon roved ?inance Corinmittee; 24. '5,2 3.24 3 6. 29 ✓ 17.46 3.65 9.49---- 100.00 13.00 8.16 8.0`3 30.30 C.34 322.46 Board of Public Works -2- January 8, 1941 MOUSE NUMBERS- HEIGHTS COURT Upon inquiry Commissioner Egbert re- ported that the house numbers assigned the Ridgeway property at 116 - 1161 Heights Court are not being used. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Attorney prepare a resolution, a copy of which is herewith appended, and present same to the Postmaster and to other interested persons in regard to the numbers assigned to property in question. 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. AGREEMENT WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION RE PLAYGROUNDS The Clerk reported that no recommendationshmm been made in regard to the agreement sub- mitted by the Board of Education which was referred to former Com- missioner Causer with directions to confer with officers of Ithaca College in regard to the use of Percy Field. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney and Buildings & Grounds Committee who will confer with Ithaca College Officials in regard to the use of Percy Field. Carried. N.Y.S. SE7AGE WORKS ASSOCIATION MEETING Water & Sewer Supt. Carpenter reported that a joint session of the American Society of Civil Engineers and the N.Y.S. Sewage Works Association is to be held in New York on January 16, 17 and 19 and requested permission to attend. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Mr. Carpenter be given permission to attend the conference at city expense. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. c,J F. H. ringer City Clerk 5) 76 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. iii. January 22, 1941 PRESENT Mayor -- Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - Gibb Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- ACting Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop t)f Public-4arks .- Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ALTERAT'ON - LIBRARY BUILDING Mayor Campbell reported that floor plans have been prepared for the proposed alterations in the Library Building to accommodate the offices of the Chamberlain and Assessors and that due to the difficulty in preparing specifications he felt it would be more satisfactory to employ a reliable contractor to do the work without advertising for bids. He stated that the Common Council at their last meeting unanimously approved hiring Contractor A. A. Ward to do the work and adopted the following resolution: "Resolved, that the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works together with the Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Board of Public Works be authorized to employ Contractor A.' A. Ward to make necessary alterations and repairs to the Library building in accordance with plans prepared by Alderman Gibb.* By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that this Board approve the action of the Common Council in regard to making alteratio�ns it to Library building and authorizing hiring Contractor A. A. y o do Be It Further Resolved, that the Buildings & Grounds Committee cooperate with the committee from the Council in making the altera- tions and repairs in accordance with plans prepared by Alderman Gibb. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. Commissioner Ward entered the Council chamber at this time. BIDS ON STEEL TRUSSES FOR SHOP ADDITION The Clerk opened and read he following bids on steel trusses for the shop addition: Bidder Total Bid American Bridge Go. 1)419.00 Empire Structural 0 Steel Fabricators Inc. 1,219.00 Genesee Bridge Co. 1,28 .40 F. L. Heughes & Co. 1,26 5:00 Leach Steel Corp. 9 93 Metropolitan Green- 2��0 house Mfg. Co. 1.1783-60 James Towart 1,372.50 Smith & Caffrey Co. 12173.15 °o Discount_ Net Bid Delivery 0 1,419.00 56-63 da,y s 2% 10 days 1, 213.11 75 days 0 1, 25 .4o 70 days 2��0 loodays i; 394, 93 75 d-Ays 0 1,783.60 100 days 10 a ys 1;17.29 6 7o o days By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid as submitted by Smith & Caffrey Co. of Syracuse in the net amount of $1,167.29 be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor. AIRPORT Ii4PROVEMENTS Mr. H. M. Peters, Manager of the airport, re- ported that W.P.A. officials are anxious to secure additional proj- ects in this district and that at the suggestion of Mr. James Conley of W.P.A. and Mr. Smith of the Chamber of Commerce he asked permis- sion to outline some work that could be done at the airport in the way of improving existing facilities rather than enlarge the field. He mentioned a number of improvements that could be made which would require labor outlay principally but emphasized the fact that none of the work was imperative, and that he was simply presenting the matter for consideration. 77 Board of Public Works -2- January 22, 1941 The Mayor referred the matter to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for investigation and report. STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Mayor Campbell announced the following standing committees for the year 1941: WATER Bishop Rumsey Hopper HIGHWAYS, GARBAGE AND STREET LIGHTING Egbert, Hassan Hopper CREEKS AND BRIDGES Hopper Egbert Ward SEWERS Rumsey Bishop Ward PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS 'Gard Hassan Egbert FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Hassan Rumsey Bishop PARKING AREA BUDGET The Clerk reported receipt of a request from Mr. Baldwin, "Manager of the Parking Area, for an increase in the budget appropriation to care for the installation of lavatory facil- ities in the barber shop building. The Comnissioners agreed that no additional appropriation should be made at least until present funds are exhausted, and the Clerk was directed to so inform Mr. Baldwin. SEWER LAYER'S BOND - EDWARD E. FAILING of a sewer layer's bond from Edward E. names of Charles B. Stanion, Jennie M. as sureties. Attorney Thaler reported that the moved, The Clerk reported receipt Failing which carries the Osborne and Ernest W. Mack bond is in order and it was By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the above mentioned bond be and the same hereby is approved and accepted and ordered filed. Carried. AGREEMENT RE PERCY FIELD Attorney Thaler reported that in a con- versation with Dr. Job of Ithaca College he learned that Mr. Job had written former Commissioner Causer on December 18, 1940 in a reply to Mr. Causer's letter. Mr. Job stated that the College did not feel they were in a position to make an offer for the exclusive use of Percy Field as they were not organized to administer the field during the summer months, and that they did not feel that they should enter into competition-with the Board of Education. Mr. Job further stated in the letter that a few days prior to receipt of Mr. Causer's letter, the College had completed arrange- ments with the Board of Education for the use of the field and felt that the arrangements were reasonable. After further discussion of the proposed agreement it was agreed that the Board of Education should pay for all expenses in connection with the field, and it was moved, By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the agreement as submitted by the Board of Education be rejected. Be It Further Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a new agreement and submit to the Board for approval. Carried. ENABLING ACT RE PAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported that a petition signed by the Mayor Eag been forwarded to the State Senator and Assemblyman petitioning the Legislature to pass an act which will enable the City to expunge the paving assessments against properties in W. State Street and Stewart Avenue. i� Board of Public Works -3- January 22, 1941 CHARTER CHANGE - PAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported that he has been requested to prepare a Charter change regarding paving assessments and asked if the Board felt that a change should be made in the percentage char ed the property owners for new pavements which at present is 600. It was not felt that the rate for new paving should be changed but it was recommended that the Charter should be mended to make repaving a general city charge. ASSESSMENTS - SIDEWALKS, SANITARY SEWERS, CURB _& _GUTTER The Engineer reported that assessment maps covering sidewalks, sanitary sewers, and curb and gutter in various streets have been prepared. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Ha-asan: Resolved, that a Public Hearing be held at the next regular meeting of this Board on the 11th day of February, 1941 at 7:30 P.M. on assessments for the installation of sidewalks, sanitary sewers, and curb and gutter in the following named streets: Sidewalks ' T1 7E. State St. S. Geneva St. 312 W. Seneca St. 303 N. Aurora St. 112 S. Corn St. 30) L. Court St. 122 W. Court St. 304 W. Court St. 112 W. Seneca St. 131 E. Spencer St. 135 E. Spencer St. 139 E. Spencer St. Spencer St. side of Prop- #306 -08 Turner fanitary Sewers E. Clinton St N. Tioga St. Welfare Dept., City of Ithaca Elk's Club William M. Driscoll R. C. Osborn Daniel W. Whiting Samuel S. Bishop Est. Harry P..Matthews Cora Sabin Mrs. John Flinn May E. Hanson Charles F. Rappleye Barr Brothers P1. Barr Brothers Curb and Gutter West side of Lake Street, between Lincoln and Fall Streets Be It Further Resolved, that such assessments be and the same are hereby levied against the owners or occupants, or against the unknown owners of any such lands or premises abutting upon said streets and benefited thereby, which properties are hereby deemed to have been benefited and assessments levied in accordance with the schedule and mapsfiled in the office of the City Clerk, viz.; for the construction of sidewalks at the rate of 100% of the cost,. for the construction of sanitary sewers at the rate of .50¢ per lineal foot frontage abutting upon said streets, and for the con- struction of curb and gutter on the basis that the City pays the cost for the frontage at street intersections and 40% of the re- maining cost, and that the balance of 60% thereof assessed against the persons or properties on said streets. Carried. QUEEN STREET SANITARY SEWER The Engineer reported that work on the Queen Street sanitary sewer will be started 11onday morning if there are no objections by the Board. mission to W.P.A. for the installation of a sanitary sewer line in N. Titus Avenue and replacement of lines in S. Geneva Street and Wood Street to Albany Street, the estimated cost of which is $16,167.03 with the City's share $5,193.37. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the project be approved and the City Engineer authorized and directed to submit to W.P.A. for their approval, with the understanding that supervision of the project wil�bgirectly under the City Engineer. Carried. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet January 22, 1941 Name Amount Pitney -Bowes Post. Rueter Co. $ 1.041 - Curtis 1000 Inc. 15-50/-' Davis & Lee Electric Co. 10-500--' T. G. 14iller's Sons Paper Co. 2.201,- N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. .47/-- Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 361.76' -'' Ithaca. Gear & Auto Parts Co. 1.00 C. W. Wismar 9.23 Lohr & Kramer 57.76 R?arion Bros., Inc. 3.35 G�- Cayuga Rock Salt Co. 51.00 �,,- Cornell University 156.50 1--.. Cornell University 2.00 ,,,.- Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 9.35s -� James R. Bennett 7. �}'5 J. C• Stowell Co. 3-871 Shell Oil Co. 29.16.. Sinclair Refining Co. 19.32 City of Ithaca, Equip. Fund 2, 666. of u Ithaca Coop. G.L. F. Service Inc. 50.50 L-° Finance Committee / W" I aqte�-,r Fund Invoict-IF r-esente--' for Audit January 21, 1941. -ectric Co. 1-mes 1 2. '0 Beals, vc Carty & 25.72 Bczt Univer-a.1 Loc;� Co. .27 4urrouqhs -M`c:dinr,' 7 C .3 0 Geor-e D. Carrenter 3175.45 J:iilliam, A. C)nurch Co. r 50 City of Ithae-,, General F,,)n,-f 4715.00 Davic & Lee E1--'ctric Co. 1.915 Irvin'- True Co. 7.60 Ger-,r & AW-o Fart: Co. 46.91 Dr. Le- P. Larkln A. i't7. Li the 10. Lohr & K.-amer 7.28 i4179.-ion -Bros. Inc. .175 ivl,athie, -rjr Alkali drorlks. 26.27 T. G. iG.!].Ierl- Son7 Foyer Co. 6.76 ivll-iellpr Co. 106.:34 Nev -Y r- "-K State Electric & G?s Corn. 1� Norton Elcctrlc Uo. 171.30 OvNrh- d D-er Con' -n; - of 1%. Y. 7.5 0 F - Fil.t2b'orLh Equl,table �v'etc-r Co. 'Coo . Ro--�- L. Rrince, ,. D. -P 1� 1-C� 0 . �z'-Icehen ?8.0 0 Socony—Jeculim, Cil Co. P'6.14 S C 2 "T ay _,a7 P, (-r x'0.94 Trull & GaEi�et Cc. Z A .7E� X The 0,.-I.1coy Fre�s 24.00 i(. D. �Coo 257F.71 City of Ithaca, 'General Fund 5504.00-°' A�9rovcd Finance Co=,ittee: Board of Public Works -4- O January 22, 1941 REPLACEMENT - SANITARY SEnR LLIN� E - BUFFALO & MEADOW STREETS Engineer Marble recommended that approximately 24 feet of the 12" sanitary sewer line at the Buffalo Street pumping station be replaced by a 24" line and stated that the cost will be approximately $1,400.00. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Water & Sewer Department be authorized to make the replacement as recommended. Carried. PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT Commissioner Egbert reported that several pieces of city equipment are worn out and that the Highway Committee recommends trading the following pieces of equipment: 1 1937 garbage truck chasis 3 1938 dump trucks 1 1935 Ford two -door sedan 1 Worthington power mower By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, th'tit the recommendation of Mr. Egbert be approved and the Engineer directed to prepare specifications for the equip- ment required,andthe City Clerk authorized to advertise for bids thereon; said bids to be opened at a meeting of the Board to be held February 26, 1941. Carried. SOIL CONSERVATION DEPT. - WATER BILL Comm. Bishop reported that due to government red tape it seems desirable to expunge a discount penalty of $3.37 standing against the Soil Conservation Dept. water account and he recommended that it be expunged. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the discount penalty amounting to $3.37 against the Soil Conservation Dept. be and hereby is expunged provided all past due bills are paid in full. Carried. GEORGE PALTER - WATER BILL Water Supt. Carpenter reported that Mr. George Walter of I17-Cayuga Heights Road paid his last water bill under protest, stating that he felt it was too high. Mr. Carpenter reported that the meter was removed and checked 0. K. The Commissioners agreed that no adjustments could be made. MATER METER - ODD FELLOWS HOME Supt. Carpenter reported that the Underwriters will not approve the 411 meter in the water line at the Odd Fellows Home and stated that the approved 61' meter will cost approximately $450.00. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Water Department be authorized to install a 6" meter in the Odd Fellows Home water line. Carried. AUDIT 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. ROCCO RICCI COMPENSATION HEARING Attorney Thaler reported that there is to be another hearing on the Rocco Ricci case probably in Syracuse and requested permission to attend the hearing. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Attorney be authorized to attend the hearing. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - CITY ENGINEER The annual report of the City Engineer was presented and it was moved, By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Be It Further Resolved, that an additional copy be made avail- able for �nerlbers of the Board. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to 7 :30 P.M-, February 11, 1941. F. H. pringer , City Clerk` SO BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDI11GS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. r.. February 11, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward Attorney - Thaler City Engr. - Acting Supt. of Public Works - Marble Forester. - Baker Clerk - Spri -:Zger Water & Sew( :r Sint. - Carpenter Gen. Fo e:., _: - A�lby Constr. Foren,an - Cass Plu.:,bing I.-isptr. - Wismar I.INUTES ',Ii nute�, of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC 3.EARIi?G - ASSESS22NTS ?i.ayor Campbell opened the Public Hearing on assessments for public improvements as advertised. Tarr. J. W. Gee who owns two vacant lots in N. Tioga Street, protested the assessment for 75 ft. of sanitary sewer levied against one of the lots, stating that the sewer was extended only a short distance in front of the lot. T;ir. Gee was informed that the assessment would not be payable until a connection is made with the serer line, and the possibility of connecting the property with the serer line in E. York Street on which street the lot faces was referred to the (pity Engineer for study and report. A letter from Robert H. Whipple was presented protesting the sewer assessment against his property in N. Tioga Street. It was agreed that the assess:,lent is correct as shown on the map and it was moved By Commissioner Rlunsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the .natter be referred to the City Attorney for reply to Mr. Whipple. Carried. A letter from ' rs. Lilary R. Flinn was presented, protesting the assessment amounting to $18.26 for the installation of a section of sidewalk at her property at 112 M. Seneca Street. Mrs. Flinn also requested the Board to install another portion of walk at the same address, but it was pointed out that it is not the policy of the City to ;flake improvements to private property. It was regularly roved, seconded and carried that the hearing be continued at the next meeting of the Board. BOARD OF EDUCATION AGREDFENT RE PLAYGROUNDS Attorney Thaler re- norted that the Board of Education has agreed to stand all expense in connection with Percy Field but before a new agreement is pre- pared they wish to have a conference with the Board of Public Works and Ithaca College officials to determine the cost of repair and upkeep of the field and other City playgrounds. The natter was referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee, City Attorney and City Forester to arrange a conference with the Department of Education. SANITARY SEI'ER PROJECT - N. TITUS AVENUE Engineer Marble reported that M project for instOlaTion of a sanitary sewer line in N. Titus Avenue has been prepared and submitted to M.P.A. and the State Department of Health for their approval. BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT Commissioner Hopper reported receipt of the report of fir. James Towart on the condition of bridges in the City of Ithaca, and submitted the following statement and recommenda- t i ons: "The Bridge Committee :net on Friday, February 7th and received the report on Bridges compiled by James Towart. The report is well written and comprehensive and of extreme value to the City of Ithaca. 87 Board of Public Works -2- February 11, 1941 "The Committee recommends that the following bridges be posted for maximum loads as indicated in the following table: W. Buffalo St. Cayuga Inlet 6 tons W. Seneca St. It " 6 tons W. State St. " " 12 " Chestnut St. 6 it Triphammer-Thurston Ave. 10 if Stewart Ave. Fall Creek 3 it Lake St.. it 1 it Stcwart Ave. Cascadilla Creek 10 it Columbia St. Six Tale Creek 12 It E. Clinton St. It it g ,► S. Cayuga St. if It " 10 " S. Albany St. 15 �► S. Plai a St 3 " De"itt Place Cascadilla Creek 2 " LiLn St. if " 15 " N. Aurora St. if it 15 11 N. Tioga St. It " 15 11 N. Cayuga St. It " 15 " ,:onrce St. It g if Lincoln St. It 15 11 Thy.- report clearly indicates that a bridge replacement pro- gram is essential and the committee further recommends that the Common Council be asked to appropriate funds to employ a competent bridge designer to design the bridges and estimate the cost of bridge installation. The following bridges need replacement and are listed in the order in which replacement is necessary: 1. Stewart Ave., Fall Creek 2. DeWitt Place, Cascadilla Creel: 4. W. Buffalo St., Cayuga Inlet E. Clinton St., Six Mile Creek T. State St., Cayuga Inlet 6. Stewart Ave., Cascadilla Creels 7. Tripha_nmer Bridge, Fall Creek g. Late St., Fall Creek 9. Columbia St., Six 'rile Creek The committee also recomnends that the following bridges be investigated periodically under load restrictions and when found to be unsuitable for further traffic use be removed and bridges at these, locations abandoned; S. Plain St., A. Seneca St. and ::onroe St. R. P. Hooper, Chairman" By Commissioner Rvmisey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the report on bridges be accented, and that the bridges be posted as reco iended,and Be It Further Resolved, that a list of bridges so posted be filed and recorded in the County Clerk's Office and a copy of the list sent to the State Department of Public Works and to the State Highway Department. Carried. Mr. H. S. Sweet, President of Ithaca Railways Inc., was present and stated that posting the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek will necessitate rerouting busses and cause considerable inconven- ience to the public and he requested permission to submit the data furnished by Mr. Towart to another engineer for study. Yr. Sweet was informed that the data furnished by Yr. Towart is available in the City Engineer's office and may be examined at any time By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sun of $41000. or so much thereof as may be necessary to employ a competent bridge designer to design the bridges and estimate the cost of installation. Carried. �) Avi Board of Public Works AUDIT By Commissioner Resolved, that be and the same hereby -3- Hassan, seconded the bills audited are approved and February 11, 1941 by Commissioner Rumsey: by the Finance Committee ordered x)aid. Carried. CROSS CONNECTIONS- WATER SYSTEM A letter from the State Depart- ment of Health was presented calling attention to the fact that responsibility for the elimination of all cross connections between potable public , vater supply and nonpotable supply- is placed upon the local water supply authorities. Su:t. Cir-penter reported that only two such cross connections exist at thi - tirre. By Cony- `.ssic*ner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that all cross connections between the City potable water sup-ply and any monpotable supply be eliminated at once, and Be It 7 rther Resolved, that in the future all physical con- nections be * :Teen the City distribution system of potable water and that of any ncn?)o',able supply be prohibited. Unanimously Carried. RE .OVAL 0 ICE AND SNO'^ FRO111 SIDEWALKS Commissioner Bishop called attention to the condition of sidewalks where owners have failed to keep them clean, and asked if a check could not be made and owners compell�.�,-' to clean the walks. At-':ention was called to the rules of the Board which require that walks be cleaned by 10 A.11. after a storm and in case of failure that the Board of Public Works may cause the walks to be cleaned and the owner billed for the labor. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Runsey: Resolved, that the 1ayor be requested to call upon the Police Department to enforce the rules. Carried. It was suggested that all City employees be requested to cooperate in reporting violations. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F2 F. H. Spri ger 1. City Clerk V! Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet February 11, 1941 Name Amount VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 1.25 -° The Atkinson Press New York Telephone Co. 45.00=° 2- 59 --- D. L. & W.R.R. Co. 6: 78 -° T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 1.15 ` Ithaca Journal 10. CFO -- Wm- J. Ryan 14.99 S. L. Sheldon 26.13 J. C. Stowell Co. 2. 55 -- C• J. Rumsey & Co. 1�3, 5� Goodrich Si lvert own Stores Inc. N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 133.35 --- Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 509.51 --" Lohr - Kramer 37.93 Auto Paint & Collision Service 3,50--- - Auto Body & Radiator Wks. 7-35---- August Alby 40.77 Sturm Bros. 3.35 - C • W. Wismar 16-02- N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1867.92 ---- United States Air Comp. Co. 15-29- Cayuga Liotors Corp• .25 --- Haverstick & Co. 4.63 . Driscoll Bros. & Co. 63.22 -_. Cornell University 136.25 Cayuga Rock Salt Co. 15.00 - J. J. Driscoll 52.11 North Side Coal Co. 10.00 McReavy Coal Co. 10. 60 -- -- Jame s Torvart 1500.00 Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. .55 . R. F. Townley 15-67--- Floyd Barns 27.00 City of Ithaca .50 Jamieson McKinney Co., Inc. 5.49 - John F. Warren 17.00 -- John F.-Warren 13.00 Industrial Commissioner, State of N.Y. 25.12 ----- Sinclair Refining Co. 32.19 -- Haverstick & Co., Inc. 24.46 D. F. Head 27.56 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 5.85- `p Reynolds & Drake 3.75 E. la. Rimnsey & Son 23.29 - Leon Cass 13.00 -" Clarence Smith 2.25--- Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service Inc. 49-50- C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 10.57 - Fiance Committee r I r t ALldlt v'eb. IT, 191,11'. J hr T. tip A tw 2 r 3 e C Corr. The Chase Ct,, --f 11'.y. Cit, f I Fur 0 C Driscoll 61,cz o Co. J. J. Tj-, I - C r) � 1 T h - GT - - rl r7- _id C o . The Gy- r l -) c',7 Fa -_ lr i n7 C n . Gen._-,­^! U-c-Pir9l C,,,. Fcvcy'ctllck " Cn. Inc. �ierr�, R. Hr-rl Co. C Inc. Junk Cd'-. J-i­ icy .r,n-.,'c!Ki,ney On. C. R. jol=,)r CD. it ii n k. i% l.; i t t 1 e The athi--qri Er J. 1,11`_,,­ Co. n1 ? _i nn e, -,?! e Co. '.-.c C-r-. Yr, r. 1 c G iT 11 if ii 11 A e itinrth cE rVi.71 J- t c- e, r d C. re I e fl iT e v,,, re C,, er 6, Inc Dr ,-)ire C. JT. R?1.-_-e:­ uo. L. Shelrlior T ,=- CCo. O. CnIlecfor S lh ui Coa 11 Cc, . C - Vi i a. 3--twell Co. j?rr,- "irowart R D. ""; 0 o d Co. 0. A. Swprj Cit� Chaxlberlain- b ln��nce_ 0 71m-1 ttee 71. 40 9. 4? 19.19 JO, 1 32 /-" 99 326 . F6 71,90 X7.9.7 �7. 41_.94 7 7) 7 0 39 7 7 7 96.67 TC.77 i 0. (D 6 7.F8 22 �8, n", p e -- 10.%1{ 9.991- 25. 8 0 1 7 . ­0 113.88` 9 F3 . 37 7, 04' 06 'z 4 1 F97.86 Cl 7.0 00 F- . 0 0 7.90 i Cl 0 r) P 7 r) -6.02 59 83 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. 11 February 26, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward Aldermen - Mazza, Vail City Engr.- Acting Supt. of Public Works - Marble Attorney - Thaler Foreste - - E,tker Clerk - Spri -iger Dep. CI rk - Blean Water & Sew(- Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - A1by Constr. Fore-ian - Cass Plumbin Ins t)tr . - Wismar MINUTES 11inutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESS.ENTS - CONTINUED Mayor Campbell announced that the public hearing continued from the last meeting of the Boarz would be resumed at this time. Engineer Marble reported that it was found the property of J.W. Ge, in N. Tioga Street may be connected with the sanitary sewer e7.ther in N. Tioga Street or in York Street, and that Mr. Gee has asked for permission to connect with the York Street sewer when sewer service is required. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the assessment against the Gee property in N. Tioga Street remain as shown on the assessment map; and Be It Further Resolved, that the assessmentslevied on the 22nd day of January, 1941 for the construction of sidewalks, sanitary sewers, and curb and gutter in the following named streets: _Sidewalks 416 E. State Street S. Geneva Street 312 17. Seneca Street 303 N. Aurora Street 112 S. Corn Street 309 E• Court Street 122 W. Court Street 304 W. Court Street 112 W. Seneca Street 131 E. Spencer Street 135 E. Spencer Street 139 E. Spencer Street Spencer Street side of Prop- X306 -08 Turner Place Sanitary Sewers E. Clinton St. N. Tioga St. Welfare Dert., City of Ithaca Elk's Club William M. Driscoll R. C. Osborn Daniel W. Whiting Samuel S. Bishop Est. Harry P. Matthews Cora Sabin Llrs. John Flinn HAy E. Hanson Charles F. Rappelye Barr Brothers Barr Brothers Curb and Gutter West side of Lake Street, between Lincoln and Fall Streets. on which a public hearing having been duly advertised and held thereon as required by law be and the same hereby are finally approved and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation. Ayes 6 - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward. Nays 0 0alrie1. Approved: J Campbel 2,4ayor AUTOMAXIVE EQUIPMENT, TRACTOR BIDS The following bids for trucks, sedan and tractor were opened and read by the Clerk: 84 Board of Public Works Bi dde r Cayuga Motors H.& H. Motor Sales *Erie J. Miller Co. *Total price $4,160 making a net price Wm. T. Pritchard Finney 'rotors General Sales and Service Lang Garage Reynolds & Dfake Haverstack Cc. Tiake -2- February 26, 1941 Item #1 Item #2 Item # Ford 762.00 International 1,000.00 Chevrolet 595.00 .00 less $210.00 if order of $3,950-00- Dodge 941.00 G I'll C CC 303 FTash Studebaker Brockway 7orthington 657.63 2,368-00 607.00 2,724.6o - 2,600-00 665.00 is received for 5 units 2,958-00 676.00* *Plymouth 2,192-o4 - - 2,777-00 Item #4- 1, 293. 50 712.95 702.90 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and recom;lendations at the next meeting of the Board. Carried. TREDIAN WATER BILL - 112 Valentine Place bars. Carolyn Treman, owner of property at 112 Valentine Place, reported that boys entered the house which is empty at this time and left water running which caused a great deal of dama e to the house and wasted water result- ing in a quarterly bill of W22.00, whereas the average bill is about $7.00 per quarter, and she requested the Board to adjust the bill. The matter was referred to the 'Water Committee for investiga- tion and report at the next ;meeting. MRS. D. T. WILBUR - REQUEST FOR PER'FISSION_TO INSTALL DRw� r. u"AY A letter from Pairs. D. T. Wilbur of 505 University Avenue ;­is presented requesting permission to install a driveway through city r),Toperty immediately north of Cascadilla Street on the west side of Linn Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Reeolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. LIGHT - PARMTG AREA A letter from Mr. Leon Rothschild was pre- sented requesting the City to assume cost of .maintenance of a light in the alley way east of the parking area since the City has acquired rights to the alley. By Com�.nissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Rcc.olved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and Street Lighting Corm :nittee and City Attorney for study and report. Carried. M. G. ?uiALTI - CLAIIf FOR DA'?AGES 10 CAR A letter from M. G. ''alti of 41 irlitchell Street was presented requesting the City to pay a bill of $5.50 for repairs to his car, damaged in passing a City garbage truck in Elmwood Avenue on February 11, 1941. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Matter be referred to the City Attorney with power. Carried. DONALD S. .'SENT - CLAI FOR DA UGES TO CAR A letter from Donald S. Kent of 319 Elmwood Avenue was presented requesting the City to pay • bill of X34.53 for repairs to his car damaged in a collision with • cinder truck in Thurston Avenue on February 17, 1941. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the claim be denied. Carried. STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH LETTER RE CROSS CONNECTIONS A letter from he State Dept. of Health was presented expressing pleasure in learning that action has been taken by the Board to prohibit cross connections between the potable water supply system of the City and any nonpctable supplies. Board of Public Works -3_ STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH L^TTER RE INDUSTRIAL WAS February 26, 1941 IN SETAGE EFFLUEN A letter from the State Dept. of Health was presented calling atten- tion to the interference with chlorination of sewage effluent due to discharge of spent It-pickling liquor" or sulphuric acid from the Horse Chain Co. The letter explained in detail the effect of this discharge, and recommended that a conference be arranged between representatives. of the City, the Morse Chain Co. and the State Dept. of Health to discuss the !ituation in order that some effective and practical solutir, > of -,he problem may be devised. It was :egularly moved, seconded and carried that the matter be refe•red °:o the Sewers Committee and City Engineer to make arrange- ments for a conference. BOARD OF EDUCATION - AGREE14ENT RE PLAYGROUNDS Attorney Thaler re- ported that he has been unable to contact Mr. Kulp to arrange a meetinE to w -)rk o,..a.t details for an agreement in regard to playgrounds. SANITARY SEWER REPLACEI:`ENTS Engineer Yarble presented plans for the replacement of sanitary sewers in the following streets: South Hill Terrace Columbia Street Pr, spent StT yet North Quarry Street Sage Place He reported that the total cost is estimated at $11,005.00 with the City's share $4,065.00. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bis'r.op: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to submit the project to W.P.A. for approval. carried. TITUS AVENUE SE17ER PROJECT Engineer rarble reported receipt of approval from the State Dept. of Health on construction of a sanitary sewer in Titus Avenue. QUEEN STRETT SANITARY SEITiER Engineer Marble reported that it will be necessary to close Lake Street for about one week in order to complete installation of the Queen Street sewer line. By Co,i:aissioner Rumse�, seconded by Com missioner Ward: Resolved, that the Engineer be authorized tc close Lake Street when necessary. Carried. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CINDERING STREETS AND SNOW REI:`OVAL It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Council be req,a.ested to appropriate $1,000. additional for the purpose of cindering and snow removal. RULES AND REGULATIONS RE CROSS CONNECTIONS Commissioner Bishop expressed the opinion that the rules and regulations of the Board in regard to water supply- should be amended to prohibit cross connections and it was moved By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the rules and regulations in regard to water supply be amended by adding a new rule known as 3a as follows: 3a. CROSS CONVECTIONS PROHIBITED. No person, firm or corporation shall install or permit to be installed any cross connections whether permanent or te..iporary be- tween the City water system and any other source of supply of water. Upon discovery of violation of this rule by any person, firm or corporation,the City water service to such person, firm or corpo- ration shall forthwith be disconnected and remain disconnected until this rule is complied with. Uanani?nously Carried. PLU!:BING INSPECTOR By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Whereas, the duties of the Plumbing Inspector are principally concerned with the eater and Sewer Department, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the duties of the Plumbing Inspector be coordinated with the Water and Sewer Departnent,and Be It Further Resolved, that the salary of the Plumbing In- spector for the remainder of the year 1941 and thereafter be paid from the funds of the Water Department. Unanimously Carried. e S6 Board of Public works -4-- February 26, 1941 AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resol -,,red, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. PARKING SPACE, - CITY DEPARTI,iENT CARS The question of providing parkin; ~spaces for City department cars was discussed and the City Attorney and City Clerk were directed to work out a plan and pre- sent to the Com:lon Council for their consideration. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 1*02 7. F. H. pringer City Clem: . Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit February 26, 1941. John T. Allen $ 4.95 Z- Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 28.29t! Best Universal Lock Co. 35.54/ - Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 6.00` -' Don Carpenter 8.001- William A. Church Co. 17.751-- Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 231.34 4-� D. L. & W. R R. Co. .6111-1 Lyman R. Fisher, M. D. 5.00 Y Fisher Scientific Co. 17.87 F. R. C. Forster, M. D. 11.00 ✓ A. C. Gibson Co. Haverstick & Co Inc. 211.46 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 1.34 J.-' City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.00 Y` John Kallstrom Institute of Physio- Therapy 10.00 Keuffel & Esser Co. 5.55v The Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co. 21.98 v Kouf Bros. 3.00 �-` Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 13.82 ,�/ A. M. Little 28.56 +- Lohr & Kramer r 11.50 c.- The Mathieson Alkali Works 26.271e" T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 11.67 Norton Electric Co. 1.60 L' Carl Personius 5.36 Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co. 69.80/ - Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc. 55.66L-- The Sherwin - Williams Co. 5.76_ -° Sinclair Refining Co. 4.79L- Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 36.41 -'- Andy Soyring 13.34'-- Spencer Thermostat Co. 6.02 k Wally's Body and Fender Shop 32.00!! A.Dvroved Finance Committee; e' fv tF Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet February 26, 1941 Name Amount The I...cBee Co. 439.04 Burroughs Adding Hachine Co. 6.00 T. G. iviller ' s Sons Parer Co. 58.75 -° Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 239-5Q - 100.9 Cayuga Lumber Co. --� Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 29.67 -�'°- Lohr & Kramer 28.42. - General ',rotors Truck & Coach 1.44 -- Syracuse Supply Co. 7.65 Cayuga Lumber Co. 3.53 Syracuse Supply Co. 13.10 Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 10-60--- Norton Electric Co. , Inc. American Chain & Cable Co., Inc. 37.24 A. H. Stubblefield 6.00 Jamieson- 11'cKinney Co., Inc. 108.75 F.R.C. Forster 14.00 Lyman R. Fisher, :1. D. 11.00--- Sinclair Refining Co. 11.48 S. J. Jolly 7.08 ,'trance Committee `V BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - 11azza City Engr.- Acting Supt. Attorney - Thaler Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. 11- March 12, 19+1 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble Pater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass Due to illness of Mayor Campbell, Vice - Chairman Egbert pre- sided. MINUTES _'linutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND The following resolution adopted by the Board of Education was presented by Mr. E.E. Bredbenner: "Whereas, more than 1000 boys and girls live within a radius of five city blocks of Washington Park, therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Ithaca Board of Education respect- fully request the Ithaca Board of Public Works to take whatever steps may be necessary to make an adequate portion of 7ashington Park available for playground purposes, without financial obliga- tion on the part of the Board of Public Works, with the understand- ing that the Ithaca Board of Education will develop an ex-?)erimental playground center in this park area, and will provide recreational leadership and the equipment necessary for an adequate playground program for children and adults." Adopted by the Board of Education on March 10, 1941, (Signed) C. L. Kulp, Sec_­.., terry Board of Education By Comnissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner yard: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds for study and report. Carried. PROTECTION WALL - HUDSON STREET Mr. James McCarthy of Hudson Street appeared before the Board and asked if anything is to be done about the erection of a barrier to protect the Hudson Street properties. He was informed that the matter was presented to the Common Council but that funds for the construction of the barrier have not been appropriated. THE TEXAS CO. - ERECTION OF SIGN A letter from the Texas Co. was presented requesting permission to erect and maintain an illuminated banjo type sign at 1019 17. State Street. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Comnittee, City Attorney and City Engineer with power. Carried. CARL'S GARAGE - ERECTION OF SIGN A letter from Carl's Garage was presented requesting permission to erect a banjo type sign be- tween the sidewalk and curb at the corner of E. Tompkins and Utica Streets. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee, City Attorney and City Engineer with power. Carried. MRS. D. T. WILBUR - DRIVEWAY A letter from Mrs. D. T. Wilbur of 508 University Avenue was presented withdrawing her request for permission to install a driveway through city property in Linn Street. CITY HALL ALTERATIONS The Clerk reported that minor alterations will be required in the City Hall to prepare new quarters for the Mayor and Assessor in the space to be vacated by the Chamberlain. He reported that a balance of $322.78 remains in the fund appropriated for alterations in the Library buildinga. Board of Public Works -2-- March 12, 1941 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the Ward Construction 00�bgmployed to make necessary alterations in the City Hall at a cost not to exceed the sum of $322.78. Ayes 5 Commissioner Ward did not vote. Carried. Approved March 13, 1941 41 44 __jose kh Campbe REPORT OF ACCIDENTS UTWEEN CITY Ej2IPI ENT AND PRIVATE CARS State- ments Fr the drivers of four pieces of City equipment of accidents involving City equipment and private cars were presented as follows: City truck X19 - Raymond Ryerson,driver. City truck #37 - Wm. B. Daines, driver. City Grader 477 -.John Beach, driver. City truck #5 - Percy Rorick, driver. A claim for estimated damages to a car owned by Bernard A. Scout of 504 'ff. Seneca Street amounting to $85. or $90. accompanied the report submitted by Mr. Daines. Attorney Thaler reported that Mr. Scout has now claimed per -. sonal injuries although at the time of the accident he stated that he was not injured, and 1r. Thaler recommended that no action be taken or the claim for damages to the car until investigation is completed. PARKING SPACE - CITY DEPARTMENT CARS The Clerk reported that at the last meeting of the Board the City Attorney and City Clerk were directed to work out a plan for providing parking space for City department cars and present to the Common Council fi- their consideration and that after investigation into the practice of other cities, they do not recommend making any exception; for employees who receive mileage allowances for the use of their car. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Resolved, that the report of the committee be acce p It d and approved. Carried. ELECTRIC LIGHT - PARKING AREA Attorney Thaler recommended rejec- tion of the request of Leon D. Rothschild that the City take over the maintenance of an electric light in the lane between State and Green Streets east of the parking area. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the recommendation be approved and the request be denied. Carried. AGREE1ENT WITH BOARD OF EDUCATION RE PLAYGROUNDS Attorney Thaler reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Board, the City Forester, and City Attorney met with representatives from the Board of Education and Ithaca College and agreed upon a plan for the use and care of Percy Field and other city playgrounds, and that it was agreed the City would be reimbursed for any work in connec- tion with the care of the grounds. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the agreement as outlined be and hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Iiayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. STREET .1UINTENAgCE MATERIALS__ City Engineer- Acting Supt. of Public Works Marble suggested that the Board should at this time authorize the preparation of specifications for the necessary materials for the maintenance of streets for the coming year. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to prepare specifications for road oil and other materials necessary, and the Clerk authorize to advertise for bids to be submitted at a meeting to be held April 91 1941. Carried. ERECTION OF STEEL - REPAIR SHOP ADDITION Engineer Marble reported receipt of an o fee from the Smit & Caffrey Co., successful bidders for furnishing steel for the repair shop addition, to erect the steel for the sum of $297.00 and the Commissioners agreed that since the price is reasonable it would be economical to accept the offer. 90 Board of Public Works -3- March 12, 1941 By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the firm of Smith & Caffrey Co. be employed to erect the steel for a sum not to exceed $297.00, provided -a con- tract, approved by the City Attorney, is submitted. Unanimously Carried. POSTING PRIVATE STREETS Engineer Marble reported that there are several streets not city owned that are not so marked and he recommended that all such streets be properly marked. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that proper signs be erected to indicate all streets not owned by the City. Carried. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR CINDERING AND SNOW REMOVAL Engineer Marble reported that the funds for cindering and snow removal are entirely exhausted and that at least $1,000. will be required for the balance of the winter. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate $1,000. additional for the purpose of cindering and snow removal. Carried. BIDS - AUTOM9TIVE EQUIPMENT AND _TRACTOR Commissioner Egbert re- ported that the Highway Committee has studied the bids submitted at the last meeting for furnishing automotive equipment and a tractor and recommend that the Finney Motors be awarded the con- tract to furnish item3#1 and -#2, Cayuga Motors item #3, Haverstick Co. item 44. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hass,= Resolved, that the low bid of Finney Motors in the net amount o $2,579.67 for furnishing one truck chassis and three dumo trucks with bodies be and the same hereby is accepted and awareed provided the trucks meet the specifications as advertised. Ayes 6 Nays 0 (jarried. Approved March 13, 1941 V e4 K ose h ampbe'1 mayor By Co�n:nissioner Rumsey, seconded TY o mmissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of Cayuga Motors in the net amount of $607.00 for furnishing one 4 door sedan be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded provided the sedan meets specifications as advertised. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried. _7 Approved 1/larch 13, 1941 Josep )f Campbe , Mayor By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of Haverstick Co. in the net amount of $1,293.50 for furnishing one tractor with three mowers and sickle- - bar be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded provided the tractor and mowers meet the specifications as advertised. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried. Approved march 13, 1941 A' seph ampbe 1, Mayor - 6EPROVEIIENT PROGRAM: Commissioner Egbert reported that the Common Council has requested the Board of Public Works to prepare and sub- mit a program of construction and improvements which will include necessary bridge replacement and paving and the Engineer was re- quested to prepare preliminary plans and specifications for paving needed. BRIDGE REP ACE?ZENT Commissioner Hopper reported that it seems necessary to rep ace the Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street bridgeE at an early 'date, and it was :moved By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Creeks and Bridges Committee and the City Engineer - Acting Supt. of Public Works be authorized and directed to employ a competent bridge designer to design the bridges and estimate the cost. Carried. Board of Public 11.1orks - Audit Sheet Larch 12, 1541 Name Amount Stover Printing Co. 1.50 New York Teleahone Co. 44.08 —. C.A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 3.75 IT . J . Ryan 3 • c,7 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 117-02--- City of Ithaca V if --� Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts N78 C. J. Rurnsey & Co. 126.05 Donohue & Halverson 41.60 r° :�Tard Construction Co., Inc. 2, 377.22 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 352.99 -- Donohue - Halverson Inc. 2.90 — Lohr & Kramer 26.86 --- Auto Body & Radiator Works 1.25--- - Cayuga ;iotors Corp. 8.71 — August Alby 33.80 Sturm Bros. 2.00 Robinson & Carpenter b9• S6 - C , isr 'lar 1 .9 r _ lect °ic 'as orr 1, '67.�J' -'r eb, 7.05 T J -))ri.. coll 61.77 1 "1 01 i.e11 _il Co 0 C Tai - oc' -, l t ;o 1`, C0 r . �3'rSo'.' ors ill rjVj-_rS4ty CO = ", ^tlett ? zM. Go 7.72 _ L son CT—j_­ ,,,, t'o 1.65 :I 71orster, . :. 11.0 ) i jcl'_ n _ ins . o -- C Jolly I Inc Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit March 12, 1941. Ames Electric Welding Co. $13.30 �--~ Auto Body & Radiator Works 15.48z- Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 21.50-1' Cayuga Motors Corporation Frank J. Connolly 59.32 Wilcox, Crittenden & Co. Inc. 6.71P Davis & Lee Electric Co. 1189L- Driscoll Bros. & Co. 61.72 � J. J. Driscoll 6.30 v Fairbanks, Morse & Co. 131.324---' General Chemical Co. 32.82-" Hull & Wheaton Plumbing Co. City of Ithaca, General Fund City of Ithaca, General Fund 66.83 City of Ithaca, dater Fund 32.29 �- Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 21.77 %'' Jamieson- McKinney Co. 53.42L- Lohr & Kramer 12.70 V H. A. Manning Co. 8.00i-- Erie J. Miller & Co. 5.931'" T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 4.41L,-- Neptune Meter Co. 113.36 New York State Electric & Gas Corporation 17.561-- n n n » n n n 213.36 n n » » » n » 2.02 L` New York Telephone Co. 22.341,-` William T. Pritchard 10.12 k' C. D. Rapalee 9.00G' Robinson & Carpenter 15.37i,-- C. J. Rumsey & Co. 79.73!, E. M. Rumsey & Son 12.78. �-` 2.64 ,�- S. L. Sheldon 8.041" The Sherwin - Williams Co. Socony- Vacuum 011 Co. 27.18 G--' L--� Andy Soyring 23.43 Stover Printing Co. 10.50' Sturm Bros. 1.351i' Taylor Instrument Companies 28.67k' Tisdel's Repair Shop 1.75 L-' Turbine Sewer Machine Sales Co. 98.001--1 R. D. Wood Co. 336.73L-' Worthington -Garcon Meter Co. 37.151` C A Snyder City Chamberlain..; 2.89 �- Approved Finance Committee r 1.,1J 0 94 Board of Public Works -4- March 12, 1941 PLU.iBING INSPECTION FEES Commissioner Runsey suggested that since the salary of the Plumbing Inspector has been assumed by the Water and Sewer Department, the fees for plumbing inspection should be returned to the Water Department. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the necessary arrangements be made to permit the return of plumbing inspection fees to the Water and Sewer Depart- ment. Carried. WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEr.ENTS Commissioner Bishop reported that the Water Committee recomends various improvements in the water system as follows: Installation of 4 valves in the 161' main in State Street, estimated cost $3,400.00. Tie -ins with the 161, main be made at Schuyler Place, Tioga Street and Cayuga Street, estimated cost $2,200.00. Make all service connections in E. State Street with the 161► main and abandon the old 811 line, estimated cost $3,000.00. Install two fire hydrants in Cascadilla Park. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, the necessary valves be installed in the 161' main in State Street; that the necessary tie -ins be made at Schuyler Place, Tioga Street and Cayuga Street, and Be It Further Resolved, the Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for the necessary valves and material and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon, to be opened at the meet- ing to be held March 26, 194-1. Carried. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that two hydrants be installed in Cascadi l ?,i Park as recom. ended. Carried. MILEAGE, GEN. FOREMAN'S CAR Commissioner Hassan repert(�' that the matter of mileage paid the General Foreman for use of hi.: ­Ia.r has been studied and that the Finance Committee recommends purchase of a coupe for the use of the Foreman. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey: Resolved, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee be approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for a eo"t. and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon, bids to be presented at the meeting to be held March 26, 1941. Unanimously Carried. AUDIT 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. TREIIAN WATER BILL The request made at the last meeting by ?rs. Carolyn Treman for an adjustment of her water bill at her property at 112 Valentine Place was further discussed and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r F. H Springer City Clerk , 92 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC "FORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, AT. Y. 7 :30 P. M. March 26, 1941 PRESENT I ayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Ward City Engineer- Acting Supt. of Public 17orks - Marble Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass 11INUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - COUPE The following bids for furnishing one business coupe were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Make Net Price Jim Wray Service Sta. Willys Speedway �59�• 50 Lang's Garage Studebaker Champion Custom Coupe 675.00 Cayuga Motors Ford Deluxe Coupe 657.00 Cayuga Motors Ford Special Coupe 645-00 17m. T. Pritchard Plymouth Business Coupe 645.50 By 00imnissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and recommendations. Carried. WATER VALVES - BID The following bid for furnishing and in- stalling water valves was. opened and read by the Clerk, it being explained that the one bid was the only one received in response to an advertisement for bidders on these valves: Fi rm I s Name 4 Valves 6 Valves A. P. Smith ; fg. Co. $397.50 each $385.00 each By CO- milissioner Rumsey, seconded by Co--ilmissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bid of the A. P. Smith 11fg. Co. for fur- nishing and installing 6 valves at $355.00 each be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. SOCONY VACUUM OIL CO. - PIPE LINE Attorney A. H. Treman appeared on behalf of the Socony Vacuum Oil Co. and requested permission to lay a pipe line across various City owned properties to connect with a line already installed between the Barge Canal terminal and their plant. A map was presented showing a proposed route of the line and Treman stated the Company will indemnify the City in any way required. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be granted subject to the approval of the City Attorney and City Engineer. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. ROAD OILING The Clerk reported receipt of a bid from iloran and G e a of Groton for application of-road oil and other bitwninous materials for the 1941 season as follows: Road Light oil tar Hauled Hauled and and applied applied ,Ol per gal. Heavy Emulsion tar Hauled and applied .0135 •0135 per 35 per gal. gal. Heavy asphalt Hauled Heated, and applied hauled and applied .0275 per gal. These prices are the same as last year. Board of Public Works -2- March 26, 1941 3 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: 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 finan- cial or otherwise would accrue by advertising for bids on this work, and Whereas, Moran and Gleason have quoted prices as enumerated above which 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 Moran. and Gleason be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. PROTECTION NuALL - HUDSON STREET A letter from Y;rs. Elizabeth Tifft of Hudson Street was presented again requesting the Board to con- sider the installation of a protection wall in front of her proper- ty in Hudson Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the letter be referred to the Connon Council for their attention. Carried. ARTHUR G. ADAHS - LETTER A letter from Arthur G. Adams was pre- sented again requesting the Board to consider the installation of a protection wall in Hudson Street. The letter pointed out that it was possible to construct a wall at a very reasonable price which would protect these properties. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that this letter be referred to the Common Council for their attention. Carried. STATE DEPT. OF HEALTH PER.IIT The Clerk reported receipt from the State Dept. of Health� permit to discharge sewage effluent into Cayuga Inlet from thdproposed sewer replacement in South Hill Terrace, Sage Place, Columbia, N. Quarry and Prospect Streets. E. STATE STRE'E'T - PAVE T. NT The following resolution passed by the Common Council at their meeting held 1.1arch 21st was presented: "Resolved, that the Board of Public Works be requested to erect signs which have been approved by the City Attorney, warning motorist of the condition of the navement in E. State Street." By Connissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that adequate warning signs be posted wherever needed in the City. Carried. `HURSTON AVENUE- PARKING AND PAVEiIENT Mayor Campbell reported receipt of complaints in regard o the condition of Thurston Avenue pavement and of the practice of students in parking cars along the curb which necessitates driving in the rough section of the street along the street car tracks. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Common Council with recommendations that parking be prohibited in this area. Carried. DA1.IA.GE CLAIM - MRS. WILLIAM BUCKi!W The Clerk reported receipt from firs. ".Villiam Buckman of Trumansburg of a claim for damages to her car in the anount of $30.65. ,rs. Buckman claims the damage was caused by collision with a City garbage truck due to the icy condition of the pavement in the 100 block in E. Buffalo Street. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the claim be rejected on the grounds that the driver of the City truck was not negligent. Carried. DA2IAGE CLAIM - B. A. SCOUT The Clerk reported receipt from the H.C.T. ?rotor Co. of an estimate of the cost of repairs to the B. A. Scout car in the amount of $87.35. This car was damaged in a collision with a City truck*at the intersection of Green and Cayuga Streets. Attorney Thaler stated that apparently the City driver was negligent but he recommended that further investigation be made. Ella: Board of Public Works -3- Larch 26, 1941 BY Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for further investigation and report. Carried. PUnlIBING INSPECTION FEES Attorney Thaler reported that in his opinion the fees charged and collected for plumbing inspection may be turned over to the Water and Sewer Department since that Depart- ment now assumes the expense in connection with plumbing inspection, and that the resolution adopted by the Board of Public Forks on November 26, 1930 fixing the fees for inspection of one fixture at $1.00'and for each additional fixture $.50 governs as to the amount of the fees to be collected. By Commissioner Hopper, secoftded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the fees as set forth above be payable in full at the office of the City Chamberlain upon the filing of the appli- cation for inspection, and Be It Further Resolved, that the fees so collected be credited to the Water Fund. Unanimously Carried. ENABLING ACT RE PAVING ASSESSMENTS Attorney Thaler reported receipt of assurance from Assem lyman Shaw of the passing this week of an Enabling Act which will permit expunging the paving assessments against properties in 17. State Street and Stewart Avenue. SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT Engineer harble reported receipt of a COPY of a letter to Der. lames Conley, District Manager of W.P.A., from the State office in Albany which stated that approval of the project to replace sanitary sewers in South Hill Terrace, Sage Place, Columbia, N. Quarry and Prospect Streets is being held up pending receipt.of a letter from the City Engineer stating that the City will furnish materials to encase the sewer lines and laterals in concrete. 1r. 1.arble stated that the estimated cost of these materials is $300.00. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to notify 17. P.A. Officials that the City will furnish the necessary materials to encase the lines in concrete. Carried. DRIVEWA - ? 7 CLIFF STREET Engineer Ularble reported that a drive- way installed at the above address last year was improperly installed with the result that during run -off periods water flows over the curb and on to adjoining sidewalks and property. He stated that the owner was notifed at the time of installation that the driveway was not properly installed. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer with power. Carried. TIRE CHAINS The Engineer reported that approximately 3500 feet of tire chains were used during the past year and that the price will probably be advanced before next winter and he recommended that sufficient chains for next season's use be purchased at this time. The lowest of several informal bids quoted a price at this time of 10¢ per foot. "By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare speci- fications for tire chains required by the Dept. of Public Works for next winter and the Clerk directed ,to advertise for bids thereon. Unanimously Carried. By Con1:1issioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter members of the Board of Public Works be permitted to submit bids on the chains. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Commissioner Rumsey did not vote. Carried. Approved March 26, 1941 F✓ � _� � L lam' x ✓y�'�% (�/�. Jose p Ownpbell, I.' yor Board of Public Works -4- March 26, 1941 I?,�.PROVE2CNT PROGRAI:i Commissioner Egbert reported that/aat n informal meeting of the Board recommendations for a bridge and paving program were prepared and submitted to the Council for their consideration, and it was ;roved By Co= mmissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the recommendations for a five year improvement program as submitted to the Common Council be included in the minutes of this meeting. Carried. The recommendations follow: "At a'meeting of the Board of Public Works Wednesday, march 19, 1941, bridge construction was discussed and the following program for 1941 construction was approved: Bridge Creek Estimated Cost Stewart Avenue Fall Creek X0,000.00 E. Clinton Street Six 11ile Creek 25, 000.00 DeWitt Place Cascadilla Creek 20 000.00 $105,000-00 The Board of Public Works has included the DeWitt Place bridge because the Engineer's report clearly indicates that the bridge now does not have suffidient capacity to carry traffic. If a new bridge is not constructed the Board will be forced to close the bridge to traffic. The Board further recommends that the following bridges be constructed in 1942: Bridge Creek Estimated Cost Buffalo Street Cayuga Inlet 0 000.00 State Street Cayuga Inlet 000.00 :80, 000.00 The report of the Engineer indicates that the bridges in the following list should be constructed within the next four years: Bridge Stewart Avenue S. Cayuga Street Thurston Avenue Coluabia Street Lake Street The Board of Public make the necessary funds program recommended.." Creek Cascadilla Creek Six :ile Creek Fall Creek Six 11ile Creek Fall Creek 7orks recommends that the Canmon Council available for the 1941 Bridge Construction "At a meeting of the Board of Public Works held at City Hall Wednesday, 11,7 rch 19, 1941 the Highway Committee presented recommenda- tionsfor a paving program. Discussion of the matter indicated that paving programs have been presented during past years but such pro- grams have been eliminated because of the desire to keep the tax rate at the lowest possible figure and as a result these so called econo- mies have allowed the streets to be neglected resulting in excessive- ly high maintenance costs and unsatisfactory streets. The Board approved the following paving program for 1941: Street Limits E. State & Mitchell Ste. Aurora St. to Ithaca Rd. Thurston Avenue Barton Pl. to Fall Creek Further discussion developed the fact that many are in need of repaving and the Board of Public Works following Program for paving to be constructed within years: Estimated Cost 6172,406-00 26 400. oo $i9;fib: —oo other streets approved the the next four Street Limits E. State St. College Ave. Albany to Aurora Tioga St. 111itchell to Oak Ave. Eddy St. State to Falls St. Buffalo St. E. State to Williams Seneca St. Aurora to Stewart Ave. Taughannock Blvd. Aurora to Court St. Schuyler Pl. to City line it isThe program above is submitted without cost estimates because Program for future work and prices may vary considerably. 9 6BOard of Public Works -5- March 26, 1941 The Board also considered a program of resurfacing brick streets with sheet asphalt and recommends the following program to be fin- anced from items in tax budgets: Street Limits Main St. Green to Buffalo Fulton St. State to Seneca Farm Su. Cayuga to Aurora Lincoln St. Cayuga to Aurora Geneve. St. Green to Clinton Discussion also indicated that the paving program for the year 1941 would cost the later Department 00,000. for changes in water lines existing on the streets to be ?paved. The Board of Public Works recom -lends that the Common Council make the necessary funds available for the 1941 paving program. It TOITART AGR.EUMT - BRIDGE DESIGNING Receipt of a proposed agree- ment with :Sr. James Towart for designing the Stewart Avenue and Clinton Street bridges was reported. By Com;llissioner Egbert, seconded by Coim:::issioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the agreement be referred to the City Attorney for his approval and when so approved, the mayor and City Clerk are hereby directed to execute sane on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. WATER AND SEWER LINE REPAIRS Supt. Carpenter stated that a great deal of work will be necessary of the water and sewer lines e the Proposed paving is done and he has sufficient supplies xk� ancC es to make these repairs excepting approximately 1500 feet of 12 inch water pipe which should be ordered as soon as possible. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by COIAnissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare speci- fications for the pine required, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. SEWER INSTALLATION - THURSTO X AVENUE y o-rnlzssioner Egbert-, seconded by Colinissioner Ramsey: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to make the necessary application to the State Dept. of Health for permission to install the proposed Thurston Avenue sewer replaceent. Carried. IVASHINGTON PARR PLAYGROUND Corn- missioner Hard reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee re comme nds that the agreement with the Board of Education be made to include the use of a portion of Washington Park for a playground. By Co,I_�lissioner ?-,lard, seconded by Com: 'lissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Board of Education be given permission to use that portion of the park as agreed upon by the Buildings and Grounds Committee under an agreement similar to that governing the use of Percy Field and other playgrounds, and Be It Further Resolved, that the fayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. ALTERATIONS - CITY HALL Commissioner 15ard reported that alterations have been completed in the offices in City Hall within the amount appropriated but that approximately X1751.00 additional will be re- quired to decorate the three offices. I.ir. Ward expressed the opinion that further painting should be done in City Hall and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be authorized to pre pare specifications for painting the City Hall where necessary, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. N.Y.S. WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION - IEETING Supt. Carpenter reported that a meeting of the State Water Works Association is to be held in Syracuse on ?March 27 and 28 and requested permission to attend the meeting together with one member from the Board. BY Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Com:lissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Supt. Carpenter and one :ne:~lber of the Board be authorized to attend the meeting at City expense. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Com,-,�ittee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried._ On motion the meeting was adjourned. / ! Board of Public :forks - ILudit Sheet March 26, 1941 VanNatta Office Equipment Co., Inc. a 3.40 T G Miller's Sons' Racer Co Engineering News Record 10.00 American Association of State Highways 2.00- - Norton Electric Co., Inc. 1.50, Socony-Vacuum Oil Co 264.85— Agin Sweeper Co 67.58 -- Reynolds & Drake 66.54 C A Snyder, City Chamberlain 1.57 Lohr & 1%rxamer 13.44 -- Sinclair Refining Co 33.68 Stallman of Ithaca 7.64 Haverstick & Co., Inc. 00.43 R L Schooley 63.60 Abe Shulman 7.50 Frank Sca-lione 9.00- - Raul Iancini 9.00-- Cayuga TJotors Corp. 607.00 Fina,n�ce Committee By Water Fund Invoices presented for audit March 26, 1941. Addressograph Sales Agency 5.00 Ahlberg Bearing Co. 4.94 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 9.64 �--' Best Universal Lock Co. Inc. .40 " Carl Crandall 10.00 Arthur L. Daniels 33.60k," D. L. & W. R. R. Co. Enterprise Foundry Co. Inc. 248.75 First National Safe Deposit Co. 5.00 Fisher Scientific Co. 12.75 ,. Henry R. Head 19.74 L` Hobart Cabinet Co. 19.24 City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.00 The Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co. 16.22 10.77✓' The Mathieson Alkali Works �- T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 78.97 480.00'',; Neptune Meter Co. Reynolds & Drake 20.14 R. L. Schooley 127.20 R. D. Severance, M. D. 25000 �, Sinclair Refining Co. 3.05 Sinking Fund Commission 7,500.00`' S. K. F. Industries Ine. 6.24 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. .79 f Wilcox, Crittenden & CO.Inc. 7.73 R. D. Wood Co. 271.67' C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 17.96 V fin MINA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - 14azza Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M. April 9, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass I.INUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TIRE CHAINS - BIDS The following bids on tire chains were opened and read by the Jerk: Bidder Price Discount Net Price Reynolds & Drake X372.60 2 -10 X365.15 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 397.34 - - 397.34 Lohr & Kramer 364.89 2 -10 357.59 Harris Shell Service 361.20 2 -10 353.98 Clapp 11,1achinery Co. 434.73 2 -10 426.04 Barker, Rose & Kimball 370.03 2 -10 362.63 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the low bid of Harris Shell Service of 1006 VV. Seneca Street, Ithaca, 11. Y. in the net amount of X353.98 for fur- nishing tire chains be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded provided the chains meet the specifications as advertised. Unanimously Carried and Approved. WATER PIPE - BIDS The following bids for furnishing approximately 1800 ft. of 12 inch cast iron water pipe were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Total Length Price per Ft. Total Disc. cWane Cast Iron Pipe Co. 1808 4Y2.18 wr3,941.44 None R. D. Wood Co. 17981 6" 2.11 3,794.84 2 -10 U. S. Pipe & Foundry Co. 1800 2.13 3,834.00 None Warren Pipe Co. 1600 2.20 3,520.00 None By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the low bid of R. D. Wood Co. of Philadelphia, Pa. in the net amount of X3775.87 for 1798' 6" of 12 inch cast iron water pipe be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded, provided the pipe meets the specifications as advertised. Unanimously Carried and Approved. BIDS - CRUSHED LII,IESTONE - CRUSHED GRAVEL opened and read by the Clerk:- Item #5 Bidder Site Stock E. i . Rumsey & Son Solvay Sales Corp. 2.60 2.32 General Crushed Stone Co. 1.65 The following bids were Item #6 Site Stock Disc. 1.70 1.70 2 -10 Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. 9 SBoard of Public Works -2- April 9, 1941 BIDS - BITUMINOUS MATERIALS The following bids for bituminous materials were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Socony Vacuum Oil Co. Shell Oil Co. Texas Co. American Bitumuls Co. Colonial Beacon Oil Co. Old Colony Tar Co. Cities Service Oil Co. Lake Asphalt Corp. Barrett Co. Koppers Co. Item Item Item Item #1 #2 #3 #4 Disc. .061 .061 .0605 .0603 .0585 .0798 .061 .061 .09 .0847 .067 .113 .0646 .0976 2 -10 .098 2 -10 .0602 .0989 2 -10 .118 .094 .0621 2 -10 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PLANTING - CORNER LEWIS & CAYUGA STREETS A copy of a letter sent Mrs. Wm. Ludwig of 819 N. Cayuga Street by the City Engineer was presented, calling attention to the dangerous traffic condition caused by planting between the curb and sidewalk at her residence at the corner of Lewis and Cayuga Streets. Mrs. Ludwig was present and agreed to abide by the decision of the Board in the matter of removal of the planting. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer and City Forester with power. Carried. NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO. - MANHOLES Mr. Spaid of the Telephone Co. appeared and requested permission to make repairs to a manhole located at the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Buffalo Street, and to enlarge the manhole at East Seneca Street in front of the Central Fire Station. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that permission be granted as requested, provided the backfill is made under the supervision of the City Engineer and the subbase and pavement replaced by City forces, the cost of which is to be borne by the Telephone Co. Carried. TELEPHONE CONDUIT - N. TIOGA STREET Attention was called to the manner in which the backfill is being made and the pavement replaced in the ditch in N. Tioga Street. City Engineer Marble stated that it would be more satisfactory from the City'sstandpoint if the backfill from all excavations was made under the supervision of the Engineer and all pavements re- placed by City forces. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter of arranging for the backfill and replacement of the pavement in N. Tioga Street be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer with power. Carried. DEED FOR HAZEN LOT - GILES STREET Receipt of a deed to the City from Delphine Hazen for a lot known as 1024 Giles Street was reported City Attorney Thaler explained that this deed covers property a part of which was used by the City when Giles Street was widened and extended and that the Common Council approved the payment of $60. in settlement of a claim filed by Mrs. Hazen for the use of this property. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the deed be accepted and recorded. Carried. LOTS - CITY WATERSHED A letter from City Chamberlain Snyder was presented suggesting that two lots which have been offered for sale at two different times without bidders, be taken over by the City as they are in the area of the City watershed. It was explained that the matter was brought to the attention of the Common Council who approved the suggestion provided it was also approved by the Board of Public Works. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the following described lots be retained by the City and included in the watershed area: Lot Giles Street Map 246 Block 314 Lot #4 Lot Boice Street Map 246 Block 313 Lot #1 Carried. X, DAM Board of Public Works -3- April 9, 1941 DAMAGE CLAIM - PAIRS. ALTHEA KERN The Clerk reported receipt from PZrs. Althea Kern of .D. 4, Ithaca, of a claim for damages to her car in the amount of X20.00 rs. Fern claims the damage was caused when the front wheel of her car dropped into a hole in the concrete of the floor of the bridge in E. Clinton Street and caused the car to strike ridge girder. e By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the claim be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. Alderman Vail entered the Council Chamber at this time. TOWI,.RT AGREEMENT Attorney Thaler reported that the agreement with Mr. Towart for the designing of bridges has been prepared and that the Committee recommends that it be amended by limiting the fee to 4% of the estimate or contract price whichever is the smaller and in no event to exceed ;3400. Mr. Thaler was directed to amend the contract as suggested and forward to Mr. Towart for signature. COPELAND & CULVER DRIVEWAY Engineer Marble reported receipt of a request from Copeland & Culver for permission to install a driveway at their gas station in W. State Street, but that it will be necessary to reconstruct approximately 200 ft. of curb before the driveway is installed. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the necessary curb be installed and that Copeland & Culver be given permission to install the driveway as requested. Carried. RETAINING WALL - SIX MILE CREEK Engineer Marble reported that a section of the retaining wall in Six Mile Creek west of Plain Street was undermined during recent high water and has tipped over, and that if there are no objections a survey will be made and a estimate of the cost of replacement will be presented to the Board. E. STATE STREET - PAVE14ENT Commissioner Egbert stated that some- thing should be done about the pavement in E. State Street as it is in a very dangerous condition. The matter of State aid was discussed and it was agreed that if Route 13 should be designated as a military highway or if the Governor approves the Reilly bill, it would probably be a year or more before the paving would be done, and temporary repairs should be made. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter of temporary repairs be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for study and recommendations. Carried. WATER MAIN - MITCHELL STREET Supt. Carpenter recommended that the proposed 12 inch main in Mitchell Street should be installed at which time temporary repairs to the surface of the street could be made. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Mr. Carpenter be and hereby is directed to pro- ceed with the replacement of the 4 inch main in Mitchell Street with a 12 inch main, and that all necessary valves and services be installed or renewed while the replacement is being made. Carried. SEWER RENTAL - STATE COLLEGE BUILDINGS The Clerk reported that the following statement prepared by Mr. Carpenter in regard to sewer services for State College buildings was presented to the Common Council and that the Council passed ,a resolution requesting the Board of Public Works to render a bill to Cornell University on the basis outlined. The statement follows: "At the present time the T. B. Hospital is paying us V2,500.00 a year for handling their sewage. The water consumed in 1940 was 2,187,100 cubic feet. This is equivalent to approximately 35,000 gallons a day. 100Board of Public Works -4- April 9, 1941 "As near as can be estimated the University is furnishing the Ag Colleges in the neighborhood of 250,000 gallons per day, or 7 -1/2 times as much as the T. B4 Hospital. Unfortunately, some of these State College buildings are within the City, but the follow- ing buildings, belonging to the State Agricultural College, are outside, and due to our Charter they should pay each year, amounts as shown, for handling sewage. This X4.50 per fixture is based on the annual sewer rental fees that are now being collected through the middle western states, and is somewhat less than the sewer rental we are charging houses in Cayuga Heights'Village, due to the fact that the City services these sewer lines, and in the case of the state institutions the University services the sewer mains; that is, dragging, etc., for which undoubtedly they are collecting a certain annual fee. The total annual operating expense of our sewer system, in- cluding maintenance, sinking fund, interest and replacement runs in the neighborhood of x)'60,000. The City Water Department is filtering about 2,000,000 gallons, and the University approximately 600,000 gallons, making a total of 2,600,000 gallons per day, of which about 50% (or 1,300,000 gals.) gets into the sewage system. On the basis of sewage pumped, if sewer rentals were to be charged in this town, would collect about 18,700.00 a year from the University and the Agricultural Colleges, which would check very closely to that which we are now collecting from the T. B. Hospital." By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Water and Sewer Department be directed to bill Cornell University for sewer services for the State College buildings situated outside the City limits in the amount of „1,089. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. SILT DEPOSIT - 60 FT. DAM Supt. Carpenter reported that a traverse of the 60 ft. dam has been made and it was found that approximately one third of the capacity has been lost due to silt deposit. He recommended that the silt dam be cleaned out at an estimated cost of 42,500. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare speci- fications for cleaning the silt dam and the Clerk directed to ad- vertise for bids thereon. Carried. HYDRANT - BUFFALO AND WASHINGTON STREETS Supt. Carpenter reported that Chief Reilly has requested that a hydrant be installed at Buffalo and Washington Streets. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that a hydrant be installed as requested. Carried. BIDS - COUPE Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has studied the bids on the coupe as submitted at the meeting held March 26th and that they recommend that the bid of W. T. Pritchard for a Plymouth coupe in the amount $648.50 be accepted and awarded since it has been found that parts and ser- vice areopilable in the City for the Willys car and that it was felt th additional equipment on the Plymouth justified the pur- chase of that car at a price of 613.50 more than the Ford. s Sanitary Price per Annual Building Fixtures Fixture Fee Mechanical 2 $4.50 $ 9.00 Main Dairy Barn 8 4.50 36.00 Greenhouse 13 4.50 58.50 Greenhouse Insectitude 11 4.50 49.50 Rural Engineering 15 4.50 67.50 Horse Barn Laboratory 16 4.50 72.00 Poultry Building 17 4.50 76.50 Wing Hall 33 4.50 148.50 Dairy Building 127 4.50 571.50 Total �1,089.00 This X4.50 per fixture is based on the annual sewer rental fees that are now being collected through the middle western states, and is somewhat less than the sewer rental we are charging houses in Cayuga Heights'Village, due to the fact that the City services these sewer lines, and in the case of the state institutions the University services the sewer mains; that is, dragging, etc., for which undoubtedly they are collecting a certain annual fee. The total annual operating expense of our sewer system, in- cluding maintenance, sinking fund, interest and replacement runs in the neighborhood of x)'60,000. The City Water Department is filtering about 2,000,000 gallons, and the University approximately 600,000 gallons, making a total of 2,600,000 gallons per day, of which about 50% (or 1,300,000 gals.) gets into the sewage system. On the basis of sewage pumped, if sewer rentals were to be charged in this town, would collect about 18,700.00 a year from the University and the Agricultural Colleges, which would check very closely to that which we are now collecting from the T. B. Hospital." By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Water and Sewer Department be directed to bill Cornell University for sewer services for the State College buildings situated outside the City limits in the amount of „1,089. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. SILT DEPOSIT - 60 FT. DAM Supt. Carpenter reported that a traverse of the 60 ft. dam has been made and it was found that approximately one third of the capacity has been lost due to silt deposit. He recommended that the silt dam be cleaned out at an estimated cost of 42,500. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare speci- fications for cleaning the silt dam and the Clerk directed to ad- vertise for bids thereon. Carried. HYDRANT - BUFFALO AND WASHINGTON STREETS Supt. Carpenter reported that Chief Reilly has requested that a hydrant be installed at Buffalo and Washington Streets. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that a hydrant be installed as requested. Carried. BIDS - COUPE Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has studied the bids on the coupe as submitted at the meeting held March 26th and that they recommend that the bid of W. T. Pritchard for a Plymouth coupe in the amount $648.50 be accepted and awarded since it has been found that parts and ser- vice areopilable in the City for the Willys car and that it was felt th additional equipment on the Plymouth justified the pur- chase of that car at a price of 613.50 more than the Ford. s 10 Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet April 9., 1941 Name Amount New York Telephone Co. X48.83 George E. Burgess 2.75 C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 7.93 Stover Printing Co. 3.75 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 3.00- Ithaca Journal 3.20 -- Va. J. Ryan 14.81 N.Y.S. Elec. & GasCorp. 113.67 L. M. McClellan 1.50 C. J. Rumsey 8c Co. 94.65 Ward Construction Co. 322.78 Jamieson-1,91--Kinney Co., Inc. 5.88 Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 285.94 -- Elgin Sweeper Co. 4.35 - J. B. Lang Eng. &. Gar. Co. 21.85 - Andy Soyring 17.06 -- Driscoll Bros. & Co. 2.75 - Erie J. Miller & Co. 1.69 -- Lohr & Kramer 19,87 August Alb7 39.74 J. J. Driscoll 29.40 N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1867.92 Syracuse Supply Co. 4.08 Syracuse Supply Co. 2.47 Shunk Mfg. Co. 45.00 D. B. Stewart & Co.., Inc. 11.00-1- Reynolds-Drake 94.91. Cornell University 78.00--- North Side Fuel Co. 10.00 W. R. Foskett 10.05 B. G. Pratt Co. 8.95 A. H. Stubblefield 6.00 -- D. L. W. R. R. Co. .55 - D. L. W. R. R. Co. 22.75 City of Ithaca 39.06 - John F. Warren, M. D. 44.00 -- Tompkins Co. Memo. Hospital 1.00-- Leo P. Larkin 15.00 -- Robinson- Carpenter 90.23--- Sinclair Refining Co. 36.17 A. M. Little 8.02 E. M. Rumsey & Son 5.09 Leon H. Cass 4.91 R. J. Lindsay 9.00 - City of Ithaca 366.72 S. J. Jolly 7.03 Vim. J. Mackensen 73.00 Haverstick & Co... Inc. 1293.50° Elf ce Committee Rater Fund Invoices presented for Audit April 9, 1941. A A Snyder, City Chamberlain Jahn T. Allen Atwaters Auto Body and Radiator Works Beals, McCarthy & Rogers George D. Carpenter Chemung Foundry Corporation Darling Valve & Manufacturing Co. Driscoll Bros. & Co. J. J. Driscoll City of Ithaca, General Fund The Ithaca Journal Ithaca Laundries Inc. Jamieson- McKinney Co. The Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. Jones - Motorola Sales Co. 6.31L' $4. 86 2.781/ 15.25,P- 11.82 1/ 9.00 44.25 L' 425.59 15.15 31.53 97.021-, 3.40 7.80 53.25 6.20 3.96` John Kallstrom Institute of Physio - Therapy 8.00,; " Leo P. Larkin, M. D. L. V. R. R. Co. n a a a a Lohr & Kramer The Mathieson Alkali Works Merco Nordstrom Valve Co. A. I. Merrill Erie J. Miller & Co. T. G. Millerts Sons Paper Neptune Meter Co. New York State Electric & New York Telephone Co. Carl Personius William T. Pritchard C. D. Rapalee Reynolds & Drake C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. M. Rumsey & Son The Sherwin- Williams Co. Sinclair Refining Co. South Side Coal Co. A. Steiert & Son Co. Gas Corp. The Tropical Paint & Oil Co. Will Corporation C. W. Wismar Caroline M McCormack Approved Finance Committee 8.00 33.82 t1 96.67 v° 8.25 L" 10.77," 32.02 6.20 % 4.07 4.51 346.50 tom' 210.56 k y 21.70 } 5.63 .60 10.0.3" 217.18 �- 42.22 1 -` 53.82 2.88 21074-- 97.00 k 22.21 !/ 38.16 v 24.27/-- 11.25 !f 4, 20 1, Board of Public Works By Commissioner Egbert, Resolved, that the bid business coupe in the amount and awarded. Ayes 6 Nays 0 -5- April 9, 1941 seconded by Commissioner Hopper: of W. T. Pritchard for furnishing one of 'V"648.50 be and hereby is accepted Carried and Approved. GOLF PRO - MUNICIPAL COURSE The matter of a Pro at the Municipal nurse was discussed and it was reported that complaints have been received that the course is not properly supervised. The Committee felt that if the Pro was paid a larger salary he could afford to give more time to supervision and recommended he be paid a salary of $20.00 weekly and informed as to his duties in the care of the course. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Bridges and Grounds and to the City Forester with power. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to 4:30 P.11. Thursday, April 17, 1941. ' r F. H. Springer ` City Clerk Now—IN, MI t 102 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular :Meeting 4:30 P. 1F. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Aldermen - Barns, Gibb, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker April 17, 1941 Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, hard Shurger of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - PAINTING CITY HALL The following bids for painting in City Hall were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Original Bid Alternate George H. Shimbecker 36o.00 Wm. Egan 1625.00 14495-00 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with Dower. Carried. SCAVENGER PRIVILEGE - CITY DUMP Mr. A. A. Barns appearing fos Mr. J. Novidor requested the exclusive scavenger privilege at the city dump. Mr. Barns stated that the assessment on the land and building is $4,750-00 which Mr. Novidor considers excessive, and that if the scavenger privilege is granted he will not contest the assessment. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. I1 1PROVEHENT PROGRAM Alderman Barns reported that there seems to be a misunderstanding in regard to the improvement program as he does not believe the entire Council is in favor of eliminating the Program, and that he felt the Board should make definite preparations for the work as proposed. Discussion of the subject was deferred at this time. BIDS - STREET 1: AINTENANCE 11.:ATERIALS Item #5 Crushed Limestone By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bid of the General Crushed Stone Co. in the net amount of $1.65 per ton for furnishing crushed limestone be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. Item #6 Crushed Gravel By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bid of E. 1111. Rumsey & Son in the net amount of $1.666 per ton for furnishing crushed gravel be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. Item 41 Road Oil By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bid of the Colonial Beacon Co. in the net amount of $.0585 ?per gallon for furnishing road oil be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. Item 42 Tar Commissioner Egbert reported that while their bid was not the lowest, the Highway Committee recommends that tar be purchased from the Koppers Co. as it is considered the best product and it was -��oved By Cauiiissioner Egbert, seconded by Comiiissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bid of the Koppers Co. in the net amount of $.0847 per gallon for furnishing tar be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. Board of Public Works -2- April 17, 1941 Item 43 Emulsion By Com:issioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bid of the American Bitumuls Co. in the net amount of $.058996 per gallon for furnishing emulsion be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. Item 44 Cutback By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bid of the Shell Oil Co. in the net amount of $.095648 per gallon for furnishing cutback be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. PAVING PROGRAM Commissioner Egbert reported that the Commissioners have agreed that since the Council has not agreed to provide funds for the paving program as presented, and due to the delay in pre- paring plans and specifications for the work, the Board feels that it would not be policy to undertake any major paving project this summer, and that it is recommended that the City Engineer proceed with the work of preparing plans and specifications and an estimate of the cost on all paving projects as presented to the Council at their meeting held March 21, 1941 as the completion of these plans will eliminate delay when funds are made available. Aldermen Gibb and Shurger favored the improvement program as originally presented, and Alderman Barns suggested that it might be well to delay paving Thurston Avenue and installing the Stewart Avenue bridge for the time being but it was agreed that the program would be recommended to the Council at the earliest possible date. DEtGITT PLACE BRIDGE Commissioner Egbert reported that the High- way Committee recommends that the DeWitt Place bridge be closed to all traffic excepting pedestrians. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Devitt Place bridge be closed to all vehicular traffic and that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to erect suitable barricades and signs. Carried. INLET BRIDGE - BUFFALO STREET Coi=i ssi, oner Egbert reported that the Committee recommends that the bridge over the Inlet at Buffalo Street be included in the agreement with the Engineers for design- ing and estimate of cost and Attorney Thaler was requested to amend the agreement with. 2r,..Towart accordingly. STEITART AVENUE BRIDGE Commissioner Egbert also reported that the Committee feels that if the Council does not deem it advisable to include the Stewart Avenue bridge in this year's bridge program, the bridge should be regularly inspected and if posted capacity is ignored it should be policed as recommended in the Engineer's report. EXTRA HELP - ENGINEER'S OFFICE By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer and the Finance Comrilittee be authorized to employ extra help to prepare plans for the paving program. Carried. MAINTENANCE - E. STATE AND 1.1ITCHELL STREETS Cormissioner Egbert reported that the Committee recommends paving the sewer ditch in E. State Street with concrete at an estimated cost of $3,000.00, and of preparing Mitchell Street between Linden Avenue and Ithaca Road with suitable drainage and base for future permanent paving, the base to have a temporary top of double surface treatment. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that repairs be made to E. �State Street and Mitchell Street as recommended provided the improvement program is not approved by the Common Council by May 7, 1941. Carried. DOUBLE SURFACE TREATEENT OF STREETS The Highway Committee recommended that the Engineer be authorized to prepare for double surface treatment sections of the following streets where necessary as these sections cannot be repaired by patching: Floral Avenue, Taughannock Blvd., Elmwood Avenue, Prospect Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized to make these repairs as recommended. Carried. 103 t. 0 4 Board of Public Works -3- SINGLE SURFACE TREATMENT - CLIFF STREET Cliff Street from Buffalo Street to City treated. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Resolved, that the Oity Engineer be the advisability of treating the street estimate the cost thereof and report at Board. April 17, 19+1 It was recommended that line be single surface Commissioner Hassan: directed to investigate as recommended and to the next meeting of the Carried. RAIL REMOVAL - TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. The Highway Committee recommended the removal of the rails and replacing the brick pavement in Taughannock Blvd. between Buffalo and State Streets. The Engineer was directed to prepare plans and estimate of the cost for presentation at the next meeting of the Board. CURBS & GUTTERS - RESURFACING - DIRT STREETS City Engineer was re- quested to present a program of curb and gutter construction and the resurfacing of dirt streets for consideration of the Board at the first meeting in May. SIDEWBALK PROGRAM The Engineer was directed to start the sidewalk program by sending notices to property owners where repairs or new sidewalks are considered necessary. RETAINING FALL - WILLARD WAY Commissioner Egbert reported that complaints have been received in regard to the condition of the re- taining wall in Willard Way and the Engineer was requested to in- vestigate and present estimate of the cost of replacement. MANHOLES - STATE STREET Commissioner Bishop reported that the Water Department wish to install one manhole at Geneva Street and one at the foot of the hill where the new valves are to be installed in the 16 inch main in State Street. He also reported it will be necessary to put down test holes where the valves are to be installed. Permission was granted to install the manholes and put down the test holes. RETAINING WALL - HOSPITAL GROUNDS Engineer Marble reported that 11r. E. Driscoll has requested the City to help the property owners by rebuilding the retaining wall near the City hospital. He re- ported that the wall is on hospital property and it was agreed that repairs to the wall is a matter to be settled between hospital authorities and the property owners. C. M. DOYLE SIDEWALK - ELMWOOD AVENUE Engineer Marble reported a request from C. Icy. Doyle of 315 Elmwood Avenue for permission to install a 4-,1- ft. sidewalk in front.of his property. Mr. Marble reported that adjoirning walks are 41,1 ft. in width while the rules of the Board require the installation of 5 ft. walks. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer with power. Carried. G. W. SHARPE SIDEWALK - W. LINCOLN STREET Engineer Marble reported receipt of a request from G. W. Sharpe for permission to install a sidewalk in front of the Sharpe property at 226 and 228 W. Lincoln Street at a point nearer the curb than is ordinarily permitted due to a large tree which is in the line of the sidewalk. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SUN OIL CO. DRIVEWAY - W. STATE "STREET Engineer Marble reported receipt of a request from the Sun Oil Co. for permission to install two driveways in front of their property in W. State Street, one driveway to be 25 ft. in width and the other 27 ft. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. Board of Public Works -4- April 17, 1941 CITY OVIETERY Alderman Barns called attention to the recommendation of the Finance Committee of the Common Council that the care of the cemetery be placed under the City Forester and to the fact that the tentative budget appropriation for the cemetery was reduced $450.00. No action was taken. M. G. IVIALTI - DAIIA.GE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reported that he has investigated the claim of M. G. 11alti in the amount of $8.50 for damage to his car and recommends settlement in a sum not to exceed 8. 50. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council that the claim be settled as recommended by the City Attorney. Carried. BERGER TAXI CO. - DAMAGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reported that after investigation of the claim for damages in the amount of $9.50 filed by the Berger Taxi Co. that he recommends payment of the claim in an amount not to exceed $9.50. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council that the claim be settled as recommended by the City Attorney. Carried. ALTHEA E. KERN - DAMAGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reported that he has investigated the claim filed by Mrs. Kern in the amount of $20.95 for damages to her car and he recommends settlement for a sum not to exceed that} amount. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council that the claim be settled as recommended by the City Attorney. Carried. LUCENTE CESSPOOL Attorney Thaler reported that Mr. and Mrs. Lucente have been summoned into City Court to compell the installa- tion of a cesspool or septic tank at their property at 1124 Giles Street and he asked that Foreman Alby and Plumbing Inspector Wismar be authorized to determine where the cesspool may be located on City property as it is impossible to install it on the Lucente property. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Foreman Alby and Plumbing Inspector Wismar be authorized to determine where the cesspool may be located; that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare the necessary agreement and after the proper installation of the cesspool and execution of a release to ,'qqr to Tyr. and Mrs. Lucente the check for $250.00 in settlemenA all claims. Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. pringer City Clerk �' 106 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - ha z za Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. tr, April 23, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public "corks - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass MINUTES 1iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. ANNUAL REPORT - PARKING AREA The Annual Report of the receipts and disbursements at the City parking area was presented. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the report be accepted and placed on file. Carried. BERGHOLTZ TRACT - GRASS NURSERY The Clerk reported receipt of a proposed agreement with Cornell University for the use of the grass nursery in the Bergholtz tract formerly used by the Federal Soil Conservation Service. It is understood that the Soil Conservation Service will abandon the project on June 30, 1941 when their agreement expires. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Parks and Grounds Committee and City Attorney with power, and Be It Further Resolved that the J�ayor be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City when approved by the committee. Carried. WILLIAM HORIER CLAIM A letter from William Horner of 211 W. Falls Street was presented requesting the City to reimburse him in the amount of $276.40 to cover the cost of a sewer assessment of ,39.60 and for plumbing charges amounting $236.50 for connecting his prop- erties in '7- Falls Street with the Sanitary sewer. Y'r. Horner claims that when the sewer line was installed he was told he would not be compelled to connect with the sewer but has recently been ordered to do so by the Board of Health. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the claim be rejected. Carried. SARAH BUNNELL - DA11AGE CLAIli A letter from Mrs. Bunnell was pre- sented requesting the Board to reimburse her in the amount of $7.25 for dama4es to her car alleged to have been received while passing over a bad section of the road in Mitchell Street between Delaware Avenue and Ithaca Road. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the claim be rejected. Carried. AGREEMENT WITH BD. OF EDUCATION RE PERCY FIELD Attorney Thaler reported that the agreement between the Board of Education and the City in regard to the use of Percy Field ilas been completed and filed. ERECTION OF STEEL - REPAIR SHOP ADDITION Attorney Thaler reported receipt of an agreement from the Smith & Caffrey Co. to erect the steel at the repair shop addition. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City when approved by the City Attorney. Carried. ROAD OILING AND StiRFACING PROGRAM., Engineer Marble presented a program of oiling and surfacing of dirt streets which includes 3.8 miles of oiling, 2.6 miles of double surfacing, the cost of which is estimated at $5 694.00, and 4.2 miles of single surfacing at an estimated cost of 64, 356.00 and he recommended that the Highway Committee be authorized to designate the streets to be oiled and surfaced. Board of Pu1blic Works - Audit Sheet Aril 23, 1941 NP.1-D e Ithaca Journal Finney !','otors J. F. I. organ Company :iain-benance Products Inc. Wayne D. Campbell Self Insurers Service Bureau Inc. Charles J. Blackwell Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Cayuga .:rotors Corp. Ja,-.Lles F. Francis Golf & Tractor EauiD. Corp. C. R. Johnson Cayuga Luracer Co. Haverstick & Co., Inc. H. F. Spencer Edward Joy Co. T. G. Miller's Sons Parer Co. D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Sinclair Refining Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Amount $ 6.4o-- 2,879-67 167-38 20.-8----- 2-00— 4.19 — 27-26—"- 59.4 3-64 22-00---- 18-62 36.00 67 -- N- Sl-50-- 2-00— 36. 40 3.70 23.53 278-o6--, 19.43 --- 5.40 -- Fin nce COLT-.qittee Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit April 23, 1941. Beals, Me Carthy & Rogers 127.10`' Cayuga Motors Corp. 1.23 William A. Church Co. 114.10 L City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.004--- Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 417.62 �` D. L. & W. R. R. Co. .83 James F. Francis 3 ,v 65L' General Chemical Co. 451.941 - General Electric Co. 1.02�� Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 3.69 Y' C. R. Johnson 105.43 =' Mathieson Alkali Works, Inc. 26.27�- T. G. Mille:rts Sons Paper Co. 1.576" Mueller Co. 129.26 y� o 1.801 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 16.22 Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co. 70.79` Sinclair Refining Co. 3.781f Solvay Sales Corporation 20.94 `'" L. H. Speno, M. Do 14.00 Welch Express Lines 1.94 R. D. Mood Co. 203.09, Q A Snyder, City Chamberlain 1.45 . Approved Finance Committee 12 ,. ��'e.. -i 4.F. _10 Board of Public Works -2-- April 23, 1941 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter of designating the streets to be treated be left with the Highway Committee with power, the entire cost of the treatment not to exceed $10,000.00. Carried. STREET REPAIRS Engineer Marble reported on the estimated cost of proposed street improvements as follows: Single surface treatment, Cliff Street $1,148.62 Repairs, Taughannock Blvd. 1,647.38 Repairs, Floral Avenue 704.00 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the above named repairs be made at a total cost not to exceed $3,500.00. Carried. STREET OPENINGS - N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. Engineer Marble re- ported that the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. have requested per- mission to make approximately 75 openings in the pavements in various streets of the City to renew services and make repairs to their lines. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY AT 110 LINN STREET Engineer Marble reported receipt of an inquiry from M. L. Taylor in regard to the sale of a lot owned by the City at 110 Linn Street. -Mir. Marble stated that the lot was purchased by the City with the idea of building a street along the north side of Cascadilla Creek between Linn and Aurora Streets. The Commissioners agreed that the City should not dispose of this property. STEWART PARK CONCESSIONS Engineer Marble reported that several persons have inquired about the concessions at Stewart Park for the coming season and has suggested they be given an opportunity to bid on a three year contract as such an arrangement would per- mit the installation of more permanent equipment and enable them to give better service. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the City Engineer and City Forester be author- ized and directed to prepare information for bidders for the con- cessions at Stewart Park, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon on a one, two, &three year basis. Carried. RESURFACING ROADS - HOSPITAL GROUNDS Commissioner Egbert reported receipt of a request from the Hospital authorities for the City to repair the roads and parking area on the Hospital grounds. By Com�nissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Gen. Foreman Alby be authorized to make the repairs as requested and the Hospital billed for the expense thereof, and upon receipt of payment the funds to be returned to the Highway Department account. Carried. BIDS ON LEAD FOR INATER DEPARTaNT Supt. Carpenter reported it will be necessary to purchase approximately 4 tons of lead for use of the department in installing water ;:rains. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Engineer and Mater Supt. be authorized and directed to prepare specifications for the lead required and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. AUDIT By Comissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Com- mittee be and the sane hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. PAINTING - CITY HALL Commissioner Ward reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee has awarded the contract for painting in City Hall to George H. Shimbecker on a one coat basis at the price of $194.00 and that the work will be started tomorrow. Board of Public Works -3- April 23, 1941 WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND AGREEMENT Commissioner Ward reported an agreement has been reached with the Board of Education in regard to the use of Washington Park as a playground and that the Board of Education would like to make the agreement for a three year period, but the Committee recommended it be for one year from May 1, 1941 to April 30, 1942. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the agreement be approved as recommended and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same on behalf of the City when prepared by the City Attorney. Carried. TREE REMOVAL - W. LINCOLN STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends removal of the tree which is located in the line of a proposed sidewalk on the Sharpe property at 226 -228 W. Lincoln Street. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Forester Baker be authorized and directed to remove the tree as recommended. Carried. TREE REMOVAL - 120 CATHERINE STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends removal of a tree in front of the property at 120 Catherine Street as it encroaches upon the street line. By Commissioner Egbert I seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Forester Baker be authorized and directed to remove the tree as recommended. Carried. E. BUFFALO STREET - TREE IN SIDEWALK Mayor Campbell called atten- tion to a large tree in the line of the sidewalk on the north side of Buffalo Street and the Highway Committee was requested to in- vestigate and report. SUN OIL CO. DRIVE1AY - W. STATE STREET Commissioner Egbert re- ported that the Highway Committee recommends that the request of the Sun Oil Co. to install two driveways at their property in W. State Street be granted. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Sun Oil Co. be permitted to install two driveways, one 25 ft. in width and one 27ft. in width at their station in W. State Street, installation to be made under the supervision of the City Engineer. Carried. FIRE INSURANCE - AIRPORT HANGAR Commissioner Ward called atten- tion to the fact that no fire insurance is carried on the hangar at the airport and that planes are being stored with tails /agai�ast tresses. r sting By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for investigation and report. Carried. INSURANCE RATES Commissioner Egbert suggested that a study be made of all insurance carried by the City including insurance carried by the Board of Education. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Finance Com- _Attee meet with the Finance Committee of the Common Council and representatives of the Board of Education with the idea of securing a reduction in rate. CRrri ed. On motion the meeting was adjourned. 7 F. H. Springer Ci y Clerk V1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT kayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, City Engr. - Acting Supt. Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. H- Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble !'pater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass May 14, 1941 I _.() MINUTES 'Iiinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - STEWART PARK CONCESSIONS The following bids for concessions in Stewart Park were opened and read byy the Clerk: 1Q41 19+1 & 1942 1941 - 1942 -1943 Bidder Pavilion & Bathing Pavilion & Bathing Pavilion & Bathin. -r E.A.Schaber $250.00 Alvah Gilbert 200.00 E. H. Buteux - - - Bicycles E. A. Schaber 75.00 �i,Irs. T. J. Gillette 110.00 - - - * 277.00per yr. - - - 829-00 Bicycles Bicycles 135.00 200.00 * idlr. Gilbert agreed to pay each year installments in three ::Monthly payments. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the pavilion and bathing concession be awarded to Alvah Gilbert in the sum of $277.00 annually upon execution of an agreement to be drawn by the City Attorney, and Be It Further Resolved, that the 11iayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorised to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Com- .nissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bicycle concession be awarded to ?ors. T. J. Gillette for a period of one year in the sum of $110.00, upon execu- tion of an agreement to be drawn by the City Attorney, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. HIGHWAY ROUTE MARKER Mr. Sheltz, a representative of the State Highway Dept., reported that he is supervising the installation of highway route markers in the City and has been refused permission by Dr. Judd to install a marker at the northeast corner of Court and Cayuga Streets. It was pointed out that Dr. Judd does not have jurisdiction over the parking between the sidewalk and curb and it was moved, By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that permission be granted to install the marker at the above stated location. Carried. STREET OPENINGS - N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. A representative of the P�• •S. Electric & as Corp. appeared before the Board and re- quested permission to make approximately seventy openings in the pavement in E. State Street, Tioga Street, and Aurora Street for the purpose of removing old gas service stubs. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for study and report. Carried. Board of Public Works -2- May 14, 1941 GUST FREEVAN - REQUEST TO PURCHASE CITY OWNED PROPERTY Tr. Freeman reported that he wishes to build an addition to his boathouse along the Inlet and requires additional land, and that he would like to purchase a strip of land along Taughannook Blvd. approximately 20 ft. wide and 125 ft. long. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for study and report. Carried. ROAD OILING - GRANDVIEW AVENUE mir. Harry Beckley and 11r. S. 1. Oltz, residents of Grandview Avenue, appeared and requested that the street be oiled. It was explained that the street does not belong to the City and that work may not be done on private property. It was also explained that owners of property in Grandview Avenue had previously been informed that the Board favors accepting Grandview Avenue as a City street when all regulations regarding subdivisions are complied with, and the Clerk was directed to ac- quaint Mir. BeclCley and 1'r. Oltz with these regulations. REQUEST FOR SANITARY SEWER EXTE�;SIONt IN CORNELL STREET A letter from rr. J. S. lfiller 3rd was presented requesting that the sanitary sewer be extended approximately 250 ft. in Cornell Street to accommodate his property• By Conmali.ssioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the extension be made as requested with the a-onroval of the City Engineer. Carried. SIDEWALKS - E. STATE STREET A letter from Mrs. C. 11. Stark of 1322 E. State Street was presented requesting that sidewalks be in- stalled to accommodatq residents in that section. It was explained that this section is covered by recommendations to be submitted by the Engineer at this meeting. STREET LIGHT - EASTWOOD AVENUE A letter from lir. R. F. Fricke was presented requesting installation of a street light in Eastwood Avenue at a point between Cornell Street and the west end. of East- wood Avenue. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. E LOVEJOY - REQUEST FOR INCREASE IN I,'AGES A letter frorn 1`_rs. Lovejoy, janitress at the City comfort station, was presented re- questing an increase in wages from $7.50 to N12.00 per week. By Commissioner Hooper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SARAH BUN1`TELL - DAli.AGE CLAIMS A letter from I�_r. Samuel Bunnell was resented again requesting the Board to pay the claim amounting to 17.25 for damages to'Mrs. Bunnell's car alleged to have been received while driving through 1itchell Street on April 2, 1941. Attention was called to the action of the Board on April. 23, 1941 and no further action was taken. THURSTON AVENUE PARTING A letter from Mliss Caroline 1 =orton of Highgate Road was presented, suggesting that parking on the rough center of Thurston Avenue be permitted thus leaving the smooth por- tion of the pavement for the use of vehicles. City Attorney Thaler stated that such parking would not be legal and no action was taken. THURLOW WOODCOCK - DAI:AGE CLAIM A letter from Mr. Thurlow Woodcock of Saratoga Springs was presented requesting the City to reimburse him in the amount of $2.85 for damages to his car alleged to have been sustained while driving through bSitchell Street on April 19, 1941. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Com-:nissionet Hopper: Resolved, that the claim be denied. Carried. Board of Public Works -3- May 14, 1941 1 1 BERGHOLTZ TRACT - GRASS IlURSERY The Clerk reported that Prof. Johnstone - Wallace of the College of Agriculture advises that definite information has been received that the Federal Soil Conservation Service will abandon the nursery project in the Bergholtz tract on June 30, 1941 and that the City will be so advised at an early date. The matter of the execution of the agreement with the College of Agriculture was continued with the Buildings and Grounds Committee with power. MAYORS CONFERENCE - ALBANY, NEt:T YORK The Clerk reported that the Mayors Conference will be held in Albany on June 9, 10 and 11 and requested permission for the City Engineer and City Clerk to attend. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer - Acting Supt. of Public Works and the City Clerk be authorized to attend the conference at City expense. Carried. RETAINING WALL - WILLARD 147AY cost of replacing the retain: approximately 91 ft. By Commissioner Egbert, Resolved, that the wall the estimate. The Engineer reported that the estimated ing wall in Willard Way is $1320. for seconded by Commissioner Hassan: be installed at a cost not to exceed Carried. SURFACE TREATP,TENT - DIRT STREETS Engineer Harble reported that the estimated cost of re- treating Prospect, Spencer and C.olumbia Streets and Eastwood Avenue is $4200. Foreman Alby suggested that these streets should be dug out and filled with gravel to insure more permanent repairs, and it was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for study and recommendations. Carried. PURCHASE OF LEAD FOR WATER DEPT. Engineer Marble reported that it was found necessary to purchase two tons of lead before it was possible to advertise for bids thereon, and that bids will be asked for an additional supply in June. PURCHASE OF CEI.ENT Engineer IlUarble reported that it will be necessary to purchase cement for use during the balance of the year and asked if it was the wish of the Board to advertise for bids or to continue to purchase through local dealers. It was recommended that bidding be confined to local dealers, and it was moved, By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the City Engineer and City Attorney be directed to prepare specifications for the purchase of cement and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. RAIL = OVAL AND PAVING - TAUGHANivOCK BLVD. City Engineer Marble reported that the estimated cost of rail removal and paving in Taughannock Blvd. between State and Buffalo Streets is $4200. He stated that this does not take into consideration the sale of the rails to be removed. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Comi:lissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the removal of rails and repaving of Taughannock Blvd. between State and Buffalo Streets be approved and the work done provided the cost may be included in the improvement Drogram for which bonds are to be issued. Carried. TOOL HOUSE - CITY CEI:IETERY The Engineer reported that proposed plane for a new tool house at the City Cemetery call for cinder block and stucco construction of a one story building on the existing founda- tion at an estimated cost of $750. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and recommendations. Carried. CEMETERY SUPPLIES The Engineer reported it will be necessary to replace supplies at the cemetery which were destroyed when the tool house was burned. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the purchase of supplies for the cemetery be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power. Carried. H_G Board of Public Works -4-- May 14, 1941 SIDE17'A K REPAIRS AND INSTALLATION The Engineer presented a list of 2S properties where new sidewalks should be installed or exist- ing walks replaced or repaired. He recommended that notices be sent the owners. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer - Acting Supt. of Public Works be directed to send notices to the property owners requesting them to make prompt repairs or installation. Carried. REPAIRS TO BOARD OF EDUCATION PROPERTY The Engineer reported re- ceipt of a request from the Board of Education for the City to apply Tarvia to sections of their property and to drill approximately 200 holes for fencing at the East Hill school. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the work be done as requested, the cost thereof billed to the Dept. of Education; the proceeds to be returned to the highway fund. Carried. STLNOGRAPHER- TYPIST - ENGINEER'S OFFICE Engineer Marble reported That due to the large amount of work in connection with the improve - ment program, it seems necessary to employ extra help and he re- quested authority to engage a stenographer - typist to assist the Engineer and Forester on a temporary basis. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that City Engineer Marble be authorized to engage a stenographer- typist on a temporary basis at a salary not to exceed $18.00 per week and with the approval of the Civil Service Commission. Carried. PURCH'SE OF CRUSHED STONE Engineer Marble reported that the stone ordered from the General Crushed Stone Co. in accordance with the award of bids on April 17, 1941 and shipped from their Auburn plant was too coarse and that three cars of stone of the proper size were ordered. shipped from the Janesville plant. He stated that the price of $.25 per ton more is due to the difference in freight rates and he requested the Board to approve the purchase already made and authorize the purchase of approximately 622 tons of the same stone. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the action of the Engineer in purchasing three carloads of stone from the Janesville plant of the General Crushed Stone Co. be approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Engineer be authorized to pur- chase approximately 622 tons additional, from the same plant. Unanimously Carried and Approved. B. A. SCOUT - DAT.AGE CLAIM City Attorney Thaler reported that after investigation of the claim for damages to his car filed. by ;r. Scout, he recommends settlement of the claim as the driver of the City truck was negligent. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that this Board an-Drove settlement of the Scout claim as recon,nended by the City Attorney for a sure not to exceed 5pe -.16. Carried. IAIPROVE 'ENT PROGR -k1l Commissioner Egbert suggested that the Board should decide if the proposed improver.rient program for 1941 should be carried out as originally,outlined or if certain parts of the program should be eliminated. The matter was discussed at length and it was moved, By Co;nnissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Board favorecarrying out the program for improvements for 1941 including the removal of rails and repaving of TauEha -nnock Blvd. between State and Buffalo Streets, and Be It Further Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the paving of E. State Street and Mitchell Street from Aurora Street to Ithaca Road, the installation of the Clinton Street bridge over Six bile Creek and the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek be done by contract, and that the removal of rails in Taughanrlock Blvd., the paving in Taughannock Blvd. and Thurston avenue be done with City forces, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Engineer continue to rush the plans and specifications for this work. Unanimously Carried. Board of Pi-folic 7 orks - Audit Sheet ?,asr 14, 1541 Nane Better Paint & 5Nallnaner Serv. T. G. ':'filler's Sons 'Pa -oer Co. Iir.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corn. L. E. Gurley S. L. Sheldon Driscoll Bros. & Co. T i sdel l s Rena.ir Shoe C. J. Rumsey & Co. Geo. H. Shimbecker J. J. Driscoll Donohue- ualverson Inc. Soconv- Va.cutim Oil Co. a,rion Bros., Inc. Reynolds & Dr-,-j're Ithaca. Gear & Auto Parts Co. Auto Body & Radiator ;Yorks Jwlnieson -'': cin:7e�r Co.. Inc. August Alby Wm- . J . Ryan George B. Norris Cayu a '.:rotors Corn_ . J. z In Lang En • a a,r_i,ge Lohr & Kramer Andy Soyring � . Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corn. Syracuse Sunnly Co. Ra,nsome Concrete Ech. Co. Syracuse Sun ply Co. Shell Oil Co. Haverstick 21 Co. , Inc. The General Crushed Stone Robinson - Carpenter E. tl• Rurnsey e--, Son Cayuga Lu?iber Co. Co. Co. The 4-achtel Supply Co. Ithaca, Coon. G.L.F. Service, I-,-,c. Stover Pri ntinR: Co. La.T n Su.n ply Corn. Ithaca. Ice �� Coal Co. City of Ithaca, 'Beals, 'cCarti�y & Ro _,ers, Inc. The Industrial Co::rnissioner,St =.te of ,-,.Y. Leo P - La.r >in, D. JoLn F. '7a,r-2 en, . D• R. Vose, A-:,nerica.n Cain Cable Co., Inc. Sinclair Refining Co. J. C. Sto.-�ell Co. J. F. Dorse-.r Cornell University Robinson & Ca.rnenter Paul a.cini Ithaca, Coon. S. J. Jolly Lezri-.,h Valley R• R. Co. Amount w 6.. 60 �r 12. 20 4 X5.25 �- 18.3?1- --. J. 5� r S,. 6. 0. 1 84.10 1.54.00 24 7 7.17. 5,70%- 5-.16 12. 61 3F- 28 r 60 32 3�" . r, -C �3. Pig' 13.40 r °< 1k- c7.52� 2-4� . 00 5. X48. (),/ 1586✓` 236: 4c, ✓"� :1.76 5.83 6J, 6 0 .56 21.0 11.10 5.7 6 ,.16V 1.54 15.00 65. 00'' 284. 30 26 - 58 ✓, 13, 0 1?. )0 105.11V� 24.00 17.50 1 l . 4 -0 , 5. -74 Timance Conmiittee Water Fund Invoices presented for audit May 14th, 1941. Addressograph Sales Agency 78.001-' John T. Allen 5.94V American Chain & Cable Co. 40.934" Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 12.704' Bishop's Paint & Wallpaper Store 48075;, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. 3.83 Wm. A. Church Co. 23.25P/' College Chevrolet Co. Inc. .56"..,. Driscoll Bros. Co. 9.691 -° J. J. Driscoll 32.821i' Eimer & Amend 50', Flexible Sewer Rod Equipment Co. 8..26 v Harris Shell Service 22.68'° Hauck Manufacturing Co. 35.00L'' Michael Hayman & Co. Inc. 267.10'` Higbee Rubber Co. Inc. 29.404" City of Ithaca, General Fund 146.37 The Industrial Commissioner State of N.Y. 2.60' -�, Ithaca Coop. G.L.F.Service 13.45"" Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 12.45 ---- The Ithaca Journal 3.00v' Jamieson- McKinney Co. ; 5.36 �- The Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co. 2.42 �'- Lehigh Valley Rs R. Co. 1.00' James Lynch Coal Co. Inc. 36.25x/ Luigi Massucci 12.55'-- The Mathieson Alkali Works 60.75.E -- T. G. Mille r t s Sons Paper Co. 3.68 Moran & Gleason 154.00° Mueller Co. 2.73,,, ' New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 14.244--'- n it n n n n rr 316.60 'v n u n n n n n 2.02 New York Telephone Co. 25.87 Carl Personius 6,$394-- Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc. 10.03✓ William T. Pritchard 8.961'' C. D. Rapalee 10.66 Reynolds & Drake 111.39 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 69.61 E. M. Rumsey & Son 180.09L' S. L. Sheldon 3012 ,,. The Sherwin - Williams Co. 2.88L --' Sinclair Refining Co. 8.13`' Wallace- Tiernan Co. Inc. 8.01 v C. W. Wismar 13.46 ` R. D. Wood Co. 3,976.30 � Approved Finance Committee AF Board of Public Works -5- may 14, 1941 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the 77eater and Sewer Dept. be and hereby is authorized and directed to make all necessary repairs and replace- ments in the water and sewer lines and services in the proposed paved streets. Carried. CLOSING STATE STREET Mr. Carpenter stated that it may be necessary to close State Street at times to make the necessary repairs and Attorney Thaler asked to be notified in advance in order to have an alternate route designated by the State Highway Dept. By Commissioner Hopper, Seconded by Commissioner Bishop,. Resolved, that the matter of closing State Street be referred to the City Engineer, City Attorney and Police Dept. with power. Carried. Engineer Marble was directed to notify the utility companies of the proposed paving program in order that they may make the necessary repairs before the paving program is started. SANITARY NT - sented plans for the proposea By Commissioner Egbert, Resolved, that the plans to the State Dept. of Health THURSTON AVENUE Engineer Marble nre- sewer replacement in Thurston Avenue. seconded by Commissioner Hopper: as presented be approved and submitted for their approval. Carried. RESIGNATION OF GEORGE S. DURRANT Supt. Carpenter reported that George S. Durrant, an employee of the Water Dept., resigned at the close of business on April 28, 1941. Tr. Carpenter recomi --.iended that in lieu of a vacation, he be paid for two weeks extra time. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the resignation of Mr. Durrant be accepted and that he be paid in lieu of vacation for 4 days salary amounting to $16.96. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the same hereby are ap- proved and ordered paid. Carried. BRIDGE PLANS Commissioner Hopper reported that the preliminary plans for the proposed bridges will be ready for inspection by the Board next Monday. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 7:30 P.14 Tonday, May 19, 1941• F. HqSringer City Clerk f,= 14-3 1_14 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular %.eeting 7:30 P. PRESENT Kayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - Barns Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer May 19, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - 111arble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby LINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. The Mayor announced the meeting was called to study plans for bridges at Clinton Street and Stewart Avenue which have been pre- pared by Engineer Jaines Towart, and to transact such other business as might properly come before the Board. BRIDGE PLANS The plans for the Clinton Street and Stewart Avenue bridges were presented by Mr. Towart and the details of construction were explained. Mr. Towart stated that the estimated cost of the Clinton Street bridge is $25,500.00 and will require approximately 52 tons of steel and that the estimated cost of the Stewart Avenue bridge is $60,000.00 and will require approximately 250 tons of steel. He further stated that due to the congestion of the steel situa- tion, it will probably be impossible to get delivery of the necessary steel before early winter and probably later, but he recommended the Board proceed to advertise for bids for the erection of the bridges. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that 11r. Towart be directed to complete the plans and specifications and prepare the forms necessary to submit for bids on both bridges. Unanimously Carried. STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE - CLOSED The condition of the Stewart Avenue bridge was discussed and Mr. Towart again called attention to his recommendations in regard to policing the bridge to enforce load limit, as it is not in condition to permit any overloading and in his opinion it is not safe for any heavy traffic. The matter of policing was discussed and it was agreed that it would be necessary to maintain a 24 hour watch to keep heavy vehicles from crossing the bridge, and it was moved By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that effective at once the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek be closed to all traffic excepting pedestrian traffic. Unanimously Carried. CASCADILLA CREEK - RETAINING WALL Engineer Marble reported that a section of the retaining wall along the north side of Cascadilla Creek, east of Tioga Street, has become undermined and is falling down and he recommended it be replaced at an estimated cost of $1600. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the wail be replaced when funds are available. Carried. STATE STREET PAVING Engineer Marble reported that the plans for the E. State Street paving have progressed to a point where it is necessary to decide if the entire width of the street is to be re- paved or if it is the desire of the Board to save a part of the present pavement north of the street car tracks. He stated that in his opinion if a part of the present pavement is retained, it will only be a matter of a few years when it will have to be replaced as it is uneven and cracked in sections and is rutted to a depth of from � inch to 1J inches in other places, and it is impossible to state if the cracks are caused by shifting of the sand cushion or by breaks in the sub -base. It was agreed that the entire Board would inspect the street on Thursday morning and decide what paving should be done. Board of Public Wor ks - Audit Sheet g ay 19, 194-1 Name New York Telephone Co. Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. DL &Tv RRCo. Amount 51.03 1.20 3:3 2.28 T -V ance Committee _15, Board of Public Forks -2- fray 19, 1941 BERGHOLTZ TRACT - GRASS NURSERY Commissioner Ward reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee recom'.,ends that no consideration be given the proposed agreement with the College of Agriculture until receipt of cancellation of the agreement with the Federal Soil Conservation Service. Attorney Thaler suggested that the ayor be authorized to write the Soil Conservation Service to ascertain if it is the intent of that Department to renew or cancel the agreement which expires on June 30, 1941. By Conmissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Mayor be authorized to write the Depart:-,lent in regard to the agreement. Carried. AUDIT 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. PORTABLE CONVEYOR Commissioner Egbert reported that it is necessary to purchase a portable conveyor for handling road materials as the old machine is worn out, and that the estimated cost would be approx- ia -ately $470.00 but with added necessary attachments, the cost may be slightly in excess of that amount. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner ''card: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power to n_urchase the conveyor at a price not to exceed $500.00. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Layor. WAGE INCREASE - WATER DEPT. EMPLOYEES Commissioner Hassan reported that Mr. Carpenter has recom­.iended an increase in wages for six employees of the Water Department as follows: John Allen $.58 to $.60 per hour Carl Personius .59 to .60 Nicholas Shaw .54 to .56 Alamo Capozzi .54 to .58 :Milton Sweet .56 to .58 Albert Alby .50 to .58 " By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the increases as outlined above be and hereby are approved, effective 1,lay 26, 1941. Unanimously Carried. LIABILITY INSURANCE - STREET OPENINGS The Clerk reported that it has been found that the liability insurance policies carried by contractors who are given permits to make openings in the streets do not indemnify the City against loss in case of accident, and it was suggested that the Board adopt regulations for issuing permits which will provide adequate protection for the City. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the 11;ayor, City Attorne"= and City Clerk to formulate a policy to be followed in issuing permit,. for street onenings and other construction work. Carried. RESURFACING PROGRAMS The Engineer presented a list of streets in- cluding Cliff Street, Taughannock Blvd. and Floral Avenue on which it is proposed to apply single surface treatment at an estimated cost of $i3,551-11- By Com missioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the list as presented be and hereby is approved and single surface treatment of the streets authorized. Carried. SEWER AND WATER SERVICE - WOODLAND STREET A letter from lass Bessie S. Johnson was presented stating that she proposes to re- divide lots in Woodland Street and construct a new street from Woodland Street to a dead end at the rear of a lot on York Street and she asked if it will be possible to connect the proposed dwell- ings in the new street to the City water and sewer system. By Comnissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer for investigation and report, and Be It Further Resolved, that hiss Johnson be informed of the regulations governing a development and acceptance by the City of subdivisions. Carried. I 1.6 Board of Public Works - 3- May 19, 1941 MATER SERVICE ---JOHNSON'S BOATYARD Mr. Carpenter reported receipt of a request from the Johnson's boatyard for permission to connect with the Municipal Golf Course water line to secure water for their boathouses near the Inlet. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Water Committee with power. Carried. BIDS ON IMPROVEMENTS City Engineer Marble reported that plans and specifications for the bridge and pavement improvements will be com- pleted by May 28, 1941 and it was agreed that advertising for bids thereon will be authorized at that time. On moth on the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F. Springer City Clerk V 4 F1 r t I17 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS IdROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - Gibs Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7 :30 p, �. . Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass May 28, 19+1 IMINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CATER SERVICES 332, -336 E. STATE STREET A letter from Hr. J. Walter Williams was presented questioning the necessity of replacing the water services at 332 -336 E. State Street. Mr. Williams also appeared and explained that the water service at 336 E. State Street is a 1 inch lead or copper service installed under the supervision of the Water Department and should be good for many years. He also stated that the service at 332 E. State Street is probably z inch AAA lead but is not used and the water box has been removed or buried, but would not object to the installation of a new 1 inch service to take care of future needs. Supt. Carpenter explained that the letter sent to property owners was a general letter and does not apply to copper or lead installations, and it was agreed the matter should be agreeably settled with Hr. Williams. E. STATE STREET PAVING Mr. Joseph Conley appeared before the Board representing the merchants in E. State Street and stated the merchants are anxious to learn the type of pavement to be installed and the probable time the 300 block will be closed to traffic. He suggested that only reliable and responsible contractors be permitted to bid on the work. lr. Conley was assured that the con- tractors will be informed that the block in question must be com- pleted as rapidly as possible and that the merchants will be given every consideration possible. WASHI XGTON PARK PLAYGROUYD the vicinity of Washington proposed agreement with the tashington Park. They stated that they ground for small children, field for older boys. A large delegation of residents from Park appeared to protest against the Board of Education for a playground in had no objection to its use as a play - but they did object to its use as a ball By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the action taken by the Board of Public Works on April 23, 19+1 in approving an agreement with the Board of Educa- tion for the use of the park be and hereby is rescinded. Ayes 2 Hassan, Bishop Nays 3 Egbert, Hopper, Ward otion Lost. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the agreement as prepared and submitted to the Board of Education for the use of Tashington Park be held in abeyance, and Be It Further Resolved, that no further action be taken until a committee from the Washington Park area, the Board of Education and the Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Board of Public Works has met and agreed upon a plan for the use of the park. Unani: "lously Carried. CASCADILLA PARK PETITION A petition signed by 20 property owners or residents of Cascadilla Park was presented requesting the Board to take prompt action to reopen the DeWitt Place bridge. The petition stated that due to the narrowness of the roadway in the Park, it is extremely hazardous for the traffic placed upon it since the bridge was closed. 1-1.8 Board of Public Torks 2- May 29, 1941 IZ- F. G. Anderson of 206 Cascadilla Park also appeared and explained the closing of the bridge has already reflected on the value of property in the Park and he urged prompt action in re� opening it. It was suggested that the road through the City Cemetery might be improved and used temporarily while the bridge is closed. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert; Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for further study and report. Carried. SIDEWALK REPAIRS - 910 A. STATE STREET Mr. George A. Wheaton appeared in response to a notice to rebuild and lower a sideway: at his premises at 910 W. State Street. He requested permission to raise the walk a few inches which will permit better access to his place of business. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for further conbideration and report. Carried. UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC SERVICE - E. STATE STREET A letter from the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. was presented explaining the reasons why it is impractical to place electric circuits underground in connection with the street improvement program. The letter stated that the Company is now engaged in making repairs and changes to the gas lines in the area and that it is planned to place such ducts as might be necessary for street light - ing and other circuits for the ire- Mediate future and that the Company would prefer to postpone for the present the project of changing to underground construction for the following reasons: 1. A large expenditure is involved which is not included in the current construction budget. 2. The Company already has underway a large construction pro - gram in which is included reconstruction of the existing underground system on Green and S. Tioga Streets. 3. The expense to property owners for changing from overhead to underground service would be fairly high and completion of necessary arrangements with them would require considerable time and effort. 4. Great difficulty is already being experienced in securing construction materials and it would be extremely difficult if not impossible to complete plans, arrange for necessary funds and get .materials on hand in time to avoid delay in the paving program. No action was taken. CORIELL UNIVERSITY WATER LINE UNDER DRYDEN ROAD Engineer iiarble reported receipt of a request from Cornell University for permission to install an 9 inch water line across Dryden Road at the inter- section of Dryden Road and South Avenue, and that it is intended to tunnel under the roadway makialg it unnecessary to break the pavement. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that permission be and hereby is granted to install the water line as requested provided the City is inderanified in accordance with the provisions of Section 134 of the City Charter. Carried. E. STATE STREET PAVING PLAN Engineer Harble presented the plans for the pro-)osed paving in E. State and Mitchell Streets and stated that a brick pavement for all areas is planned with new concrete curb and gutter where concrete gutters are now installed and the relaying of present stone curbs. It was agreed that �7!.1terlate bids should be taken for concrete p_aveme-,at with the use of proper aggregates. Due to the great amount of studying necessary before approval of the plans, it was agreed to meet at 7:30 P. i. Monday, June 2nd to continue the study. STEWART PA.R?C CONCESSIONS Attorney Thaler reported that Mrs. Gillette has paid in full for the bicycle concession at Stewart Park and Mr. Gilbert has signed an agreement providing a guarantor for the pavilion and bathing concession. Mater Fund Invoices presented for Audit May 28, 1941, John T. Allen $5.00 -' Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 44.75,, Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 319..63 -1 George S. Durrant 16.96 Enterprise Foundry Co. 325.50% Fisher Scientific Co. 15.74 A. C. Gibson Co. Inc. 6.861 Michael Hayman & Co. Inc. 263.67 Henry R. Head 1.09 City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.00,— Edward Joy Co. 21.00 G. R. Kinney Co. Inc. 16.081 LeValley- McLead•- Kinkaid Co. 10.40'/ A. M. Little 166.08;` The Mathies on Alkali Works 48.82 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 3,804-- Carl Personius 5.09'-- Sinclair Refining Co. 4.04 < - C. A. Snyder, City Chanberla,inj5!'` Solvay Sales Corp 34 b9 Pr Y Tele>>hone Co 27-14 Appr-gved Financ,eCommittee Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet Eay 28, 1941 X am Amount Pitney -Bowes Postage Meter Co. .73 T. G. 14iller's Sons Paper Co. 13.93 .Burroughs Adding inch. Co. 43.75 ,'iiayne D. Campbell 21.50 Socony- Vacuum oil Co. 296.94 California Brush Co. 7r�. 00 Tarrant sfg. Co. 84.00 A. Steiert & Son 29.76 --'" Koehring Corlpany 6 28 �-02 C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Ithaca Journal 3.50 The General Crushed Stone Co. opners Co pa,ny 290.60 American Bitum. uls Co. 602.76 Freer Bros. Motor Ex-o. Lines . 30 � A. PI. Little & Son 11.70 Stallman of Ithaca 9.60 ®� Sinclair Refining Co. 8.6 Paul 11,ancini 12.00 C - -- Miazce Committee -1 1 �-s � 11-9 Board of Public Works -3- May 28, 1941 BERGHOLTZ TRACT - GRASS NURSERY Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a letter from the Regional Conservator in reply to a letter sent by the Mayor requesting information in regard to renewal of the agreement between the City of Ithaca and the U. S. Department of Agriculture for the use of the Bergholt z Tract. The letter stated that recommendations have been sent from the Washington office that the agreement not be renewed for the year beginning July 1, 1941 and that notice may be expected shortly dis- continuing.the agreement. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Soil Conservation Service of the U. S. Department of Agriculture be notified that no sod or other planting is to be removed from the tract except within the terms of the agreement. Carried. AUDIT 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. WORIC17018 C0.14PENSATION CASES Attorney Thaler called attention to the fact that several workmen's compensation cases are on the calendar and he suggested that employees be warned as some of these cases appear to be avoidable. DREDGING SILT DADS Commissioner Bishop inquired what was being done toward preparing specifications for dredging the silt dam and it was explained that due to the rush of work on the paving program, the silt dam project has been temporarily delayed. PATER DEPARTrENT SUPPLIES Supt. Carpenter reported that the Water Department is in need of supplies and requested permission to make the following purchases: 9 large manhole covers - esti: -xtted cost $350.00; various cast iron pipe fittings - estimated cost $442.00; copper tubing - estimated cost $485.00. He stated he has received quotationsfrom various firms on these supplies and the above noted prices are the lowest on each item. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Water Department be authorized to purchase 9 manhole covers at a cost not to exceed $350.00. Ayes 5 days 0 Carried and Approved. By Commissioner Egbert, Resolved, that the Water cast iron pipe fittings at a Ayes 5 Nays 0 seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Department be authorized to purchase cost not to exceed 0442.00. Carried and Approved. By Cam- missioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Water Depart=ment be authorized to purchase copper tubing in an a:iount not to exceed $485.00. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. GRADING WATER DEPARTMENT STORAGE YARD Supt. Carpenter requested permission to grade and a-?ply top dressing to the storage yard at the Pater building at an estimated cost of $150.00. By Co,n;nissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Water Committee with power. Carried. BIDS ON PAVING AND BRIDGE INSTALLATION Commissioner Egbert re- ported that it is expected that the plans for the paving will be approved at the meeting to be held londay evening and that the date for opening bids should be settled allowing ample tine for contractors to figure on the work. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that plans and specifications for the paving ii,,. E. State and 1dtcnell Streets and the installation of the Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street bridges be completed and bids thereon invited, the bids to be re- ceived and opened at 7:30 P.114. Wednesday, June 25, 1941• Carried. 120 Board of Public Works -4- May 29, 1941 GUST TMEPLIN - REQUEST TO PURCHASE LAND ALONG TAUGHANNOCE BLVD. Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has in- vestigated the request of Mr. Freeman to purchase or lease a niece of land along Taughannock Blvd. and the Committee is inclined to recommend granting the request provided the Board agrees. Attorney Thaler called attention to the fact that the land may be sold or leased only at public auction and that he questioned the legality of permitting any building to be constructed in the right of way. He also pointed out the possibility of future development of the airport in which event it may be necessary to widen the present roadway. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - EASTWOOD AVENUE Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has investigated the request for the installation of a street light in Eastwood Avenue and recommends installation. It was suggested that if the light is installed there will probably be further requests for lights in this section. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. OBSTRUCTION OF VIEW - STREET INTERSECTIONS Commissioner Egbert re- ported that due to the growth of hedges and other planting in the parking at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Seneca Street and at Stewart Avenue and Buffalo Street, a dangerous condition exists as it is difficult to see approaching cars, and Forester Baker was directed to investigate and correct the situation. WAGE INCREASE - E. LOVEJOY Commissioner Ward reported that after investigation it was recommended that the salary of ;rs. Lovejoy, janitress at the City comfort station be increased to $12.00 per week. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the salary of firs. E. Lovejoy be increased to $12.00 per !peek effective June 2, 1941. Unanimously Carried. FIRE IYSURAYCE - AIRPORT HANGAR Co_ gissioner Ward reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee recommends that $25,000. fire insurance be placed on the hangar at.the municipal airport. By Comp.. ,qissioner 'hard, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that fire insurance in the amount of $25,000. be placed on the airport hangar. Carried. CEyiETEB.Y SUPPLIES Commissioner Ward reported that in accordance with authorization by the Board supplies including a lowering de- vice in the amount of $254.20 h" been purchased to replace those destroyed by fire. 06"o e_ By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the purchase of supplies for the City Cemetery in the amount of $254.20 be and hereby is approved. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 7:30 P.11- Monday, June 2, 1941. F. H. ringer City Clerk I/ 121 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M- June 2, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward Attorney - Thaler City Engr. - Acting Supt. of Public Storks - Marble Clerk - Springer Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass PURPOSE OF MEETING The Mayor announced the meeting war, called to study the plans for the construction of bridges and paving and to transact such other business as might properly be brought before the Board. FIRE INSURANCE - AIRPORT HANGAR The Clerk reported that binders for $25,000. fire insurance on the Airport hangar have been placed by the Companies carrying fire insurance for the City and that the vremium for insurance for three years would be approxi;iately 42,250- The Commissioners considered the rate excessive and the Clerk was directed to ask for an investigation by an Underzl,riter's engineer and report at the next meeting of the Board. BRIDGE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Engineer James Towart presented the completed forms necessary to put the bridge installation into proposals, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and City Engineer. He stated it is proposed to take three bids on each bridge as follows: 1. Removal of old bridge and construction of foundation. 2• Erection of steel. 3. Removal of old bridge and erection of new bridge complete. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the plays and specifications and forms as sub- mitted be and hereby are approved subject to the approval of the City Attorney and City Engineer, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise for bids thereon, sr-id bids to be received and opened at a meeting of the Board to be held at 7:30 P.ls. Wednesday, July 9, 1941. Carried. SAGE INCREASE - WATER AND HIGHI AY DEPARTMENT E12PL01fE ES Commi ssi over Hassan reported that an error was trade in the hourly rates for in- creases in wages for three em)loyees which were authorized at the meeting held ?'ay 10, 1941 and it was moved By Com.- ,iissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that effective June 2, 1941, the wages of three employees be increased as follows: Water Department John Allen x.60 to .62 per hour Carl Personius .60 to .62 per hour General Fund Louis Alby .50 to .58 per hour Unanimously Carried. PAVING PLANS - E. STATE, MITCHELL STREETS Engineer _-:arble pre- sented the co : :lpleted plans a�zd specifications for paving in E. State and iitchell Streets. He explained that the specifications call for a brick pavement for the entire area with an alternate for concrete pavement. Various items were discussed and agreed upon as follows: If brick pavement is decided upon, the subbase is to be 6 inch reinforced concrete. Brick to be deaired, wire cut, size 3 x 4 x 87 inches with a inch plastic cushion. If concrete is decided upon, the aggregates used must meet State specifications. 122 Board of Public Works -2- June 2, 1941 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner HoDT)er: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the necessary storm sewers in State and iitchell Streets be installed by City forces. Carried. By Co.n:-aissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the plans and specifications as presented be and hereby are approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be received and presented at a meeting toLbel.d at 7:30 P -E. Wednesday, June 25, 1941, Carried. CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR The matter of employing an inspector for the paving work was discussed and Engineer Harble was directed to secure a competent inspector for the work. THURSTON AVENUE PAVING By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the work of paving Thurston Avenue proceed at the earliest possible date. Carried. DREDGING SILT DAM Supt. Cas--nter reported that uno-iz ianuiry it has been found that contractors are unwilling to bid on the work of cleani -ag the silt dam, and that due to other work the Engineers have been unable to complete their work of preparing estimates of the amount of gravel and silt to be removed. He estimated, however, that there is approximately 4,000 yards to be removed and reported the following prices for rental of equipment have been received: E. I.. Rumsey & Co. - $10.75 per hour for shovel a -nd 3- 5 yard. trucks. Harry Baker - $10.25 per hour for shovel and 1- 5 yard truck and 2- 2 yard trucks. Du:!ce Prince - $7.00 per hour for shovel and 3- 2 yard trucks, the City to furnish gas and oil for the equipment. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Whereas, it is necessary to dredge the silt d,-L~a, and Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise would accrue by advertising for bids on this work, and Whereas, quotations have been received from three contractors for the removal of the silt deposit of shown above. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, the Water Committee of the Board, the City Engineer and Supt. of the Water and Sewer Department be authorized to employ a contractor to clean the dam in the most economical manner, at a cost not to exceed $1200.00. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried. Approved: June 2, 1941 /Jose h Campbel , Mayor �r On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor.. F. H. Springer City Clerk 123 BOARD OF PUBLIC VORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Keeting 7: >0 P. �" PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public 'forks - Marble Pater & Setiver Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass June 19, 1941 MINUTES Minutes of the regular meeting held May 29 and of the adjourned regular meeting held June 2 were duly approved. DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE Mr. F. G. Anderson of 206 Cascadilla Pare appeared and asked if any consideration has been� etition filed at the meeting held May 29 in regard to replacing t7�e DeWitt Place bridge. Mr. Anderson was assured that the matter will be considered and reported upon at the regular meeting to be held on June 25. SEVER PERMIT The Clerk reported receipt of a permit from the State Dept. of Health to discharge sewage or wastes from the proposed sewer extensions and replacements in Cornell Street and Thurston Avenue. BERGHOLTZ TRACT - GRASS NURSERY The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from the 7t.Y.S. College of Agriculture stating that due to the delay on the part of the City in making a decision on the agree- ment for the use of the grass Nursery by the College that it is necessary to withdraw the proposed agreement and asked that the agreement be returned. The Clerk was directed to return the copies of the proposed agreement. REMOVAL OF BUILDING AT NURSERY Commissioner Ward reported that Mr. Babcock of the Soil Conservation Dept. has been authorized to dis- pose of the building at the grass nursery and that he wishes to give the City the first opportunity to purchase it. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power. Carried. TRANSFER OF ROSEMARY LANE The a resolution passed by the Town ing the City to convey title of Bergholtz Tract, to the Town of ceiving title will take over th, d Clerk reported receipt of a copy of Board of the Town of Ithaca request - Rosemary Lane, located in the Ithaca; the Town of Ithaca upon re- street and maintain it as a Town roa It was reported that the Stewart Park Commission does not favor such a transfer. By Conrenissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Stewart Park Commission for recommendation. Carried. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEIIENTS - WELFARE DEPT. HEA1%a1ARTERS It was re- ported that at a meeting of the Common Council held June 4, 1941 a request was received from the Welfare Dept. to consider making certain repairs and improvements in the offices of the department. As public buildings are under the jurisdiction of the Board of Public 'Works, the request was referred to the Board for study and recommendations. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings a Carried. Grounds Committee for investigation and report. 1.24 Board of Public Works -2- June 19, 1941 FIRE INSURANCE - AIRPORT HANGAR letter from D. S. Purdy stating Insurance Company has estimated the hangar at $23,200. and that installing fire extinguishers a; mium may be reduced to $1415.20 the 80 percent average clause. The Clerk reported receipt of a that a special agent for the Fire the present replacement value of by posting "No Smoking" signs and id certain other equipment the pre - for a three year period based on By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the City should carry its own insurance on the hangar by making additional contributions to the general insurance fund,and Be It Further Resolved, that this action be so recommended to the Common Council. LIGHTING SYSTEM 14AP City Engineer Marble reported receipt from the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. of a map of the existing, lighting system which will be placed on file. REPAIR SHOP - GARAGE ADDITION The Engineer submitted plans for the new addition to the repair shop which were approved. It was agreed that the floors, heating, plumbing and lighting should be installed by City forces, and the doors installed by the Cortland Overhead Door Co. and bids be secured for the balance of the construction. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to prepare plans and specifications for the construction of the repair shop addition as outlined above, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be received at the meeting to be held July 9, 1941. Carried. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to purchase doors for the repair shop at a cost not to exceed $420.00.''" Carried. CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE PLANS The Engineer submitted plans for the proposed cemetery tool house which provides for the construction of a. cinder block building at an estimated maxi -mum cost of $1500. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the plans be submitted to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and report, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1500. or so much thereof as may be necessary to erect the building. Unanimously Carried. COAL BIDS The Engineer reported that coal will be required for the various departments of the City for the coming year and it was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Resolved, that the Engineer be authorized and directed to pre- pare specifications for the coal required and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that members of the Board of Public Works be per- mitted to bid on same as provided by the City Charter. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried. Approved June 19, 1941 1,41t, I" 1 �> ,,,/ - - a or CU CURB AND GUTTER - DRYDEN ROAD The Engineer reported that a section of the curb and gutter in Dryden Road between Eddy Street and College Avenue has broken up making it necessary to erect barricades, and that immediate repairs should be made. It was also reported that due to seepage of water in this sec- tion, it is difficult to keep the curb and gutter in good condition. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. Cm Board of Public ,'orks - Audit Sheet June 19, 1041 1:Iame Amount New York Taephone Co. 47,- 68 F. H. Springer 30. 0'` T. G. 1, filler Sons Paper Co.5.2 N, Ithaca Journal 3.00 Ithaca Journal 5-404' r. J . 11yan 20. 2r � City of Ithaca 77.31"`° Thomas F. Irarble 30.50''' 'Wayne D. Campbell 3.00y'' line Is Pharmacy 2.00 N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Core. 79.95 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 275.73 Sturrrn Bros. 22.20 A. Steiert & Son c7- 65/ Elgin Sweeper Co. �. 191. 68 Auto Body C- Radiator ti`_ts. 12. 60 Seaman & Heesler 9.17 Finney w;zotors 5.56 "°` Lohr-'-`,7ramer 1.)2 Itizaca :Tear a. Auto Parts Co. 24.46 --' C. J. Rursey & Co. ,. 201.72 D B. Stewart c.: Co., Inc. 23. 26; Z,. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1847.92�r` Andy Soy�ling° 71 . Syracuse Supply Co. 17.76"°` Cayuga Irotors Corp- 12.90 d� -� City of Ittiact�, ',;'ester Fund y 7.69 -. J• B. Lars- Eng. & Gar. Co. 8.E'' J. J. 'Driscoll 22.02 Skunk I, 1'f Co. 18-00 D. :5.1 its. , .xt & Co., Inc. 0 �. :i. Ru.2isey & Son 47 '9, 70 e".. Shell Oil Co. 471.04 Auw,ust Albv 35.06 , .- a.gnus Cheri cal Co. 22. 38 Reels 1.4-cCarthy & Rogers 6. ?6 Friend i:';f Co. 16 - " Ithaca Coon. G.L.F. Service Inc. 238.10 �`rf College Chevrolet Co., Inc. 16.88 Haver stick & Co. 10.00 Stover Printi.n ; Co. 31.00 Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. 5.80 F.R.C. Forster, 1,.1). 5.00 � omDers Co,1r_oa,ny 840. Edna. W. �i0l�tev (73 6.00 :;ary sari sell Jax. e s FL. Bennett 10.80 '- 27.0 Reynolds Dra' e 9• I?obinson Carpenter 79• r3 �f Sinclair Refining Co. 6.79 Vestal Chemical Lab. Mnc- 232.99 A. .... Little & Son Dl 11.11 J. C. Sto-Tell Co. Lehi -h Valley R. R. Co. �4.0%� S. J. Jolly 12. 5c 640 0 .r ,Y�� . T. 1:�i 11tcr-ro J yi' -fiance Committee �� a w Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit June 11, 1941, Bishop's Wall Paper and Paint Store 7.881 Cayuga Motors Corporation 3.064'' College Chevrolet Co. 3.784--" Davis & Lee Electric Co. 4.71 ✓ D. L. & W. R. R. Co. 2.164- J. J. Driscoll 53.00 4-'' The Edson Corporation 29.37'x` Hobart Cabinet Co. 19.241 -"' Ingersoll —Rand Co. 39.19 City of Ithaca„ General Fund 12.53 ✓ City of Ithaca, General Fund 136.434" City of Ithaca, Water Fund 55.19 �/' Ithaca GEar and Auto Parts Co. 9.72.E Jam ieson—McKinney Co. Inc. 86.98 �' Kline's Pharmacy 14.54 t"' J.B.Lang Engine & Garage Co. 1.901° Leo P. Larkin, M. D. 8,00::= A. M. Little & Son 7.23 Methieson Alkali :Yorks 58.57 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 24.851✓ Mueller Co. 214.45 t✓ New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 213.40(/ George B. Norris 69.70 i/ C. D. Rapalee 10.44I/ Reynolds & Drake 8.571'' C. J. Rumsey & Co. 46.o5", E. M. Rumsey & Son 130.1fi R. L. Schooley 106.00 Sinclair Refining; Co. 4.82 South Side Coal Co. 97.001'' 18.64 Andy Soyring Turbine Sewer Machine Sales Co. 100.044,-" Wallace & Tiernan Co. Inc. 52.061 --' C. W. Wismar 10.35 v Approved Finance Committee June 19, 1941. Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit June 19, 1941. Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Climax Engineering Co. D. L. & W. R. R. Co. Haverstic.k & Co. Inc. Hersey Manufacturing Co. City of Ithaca, General Fund a n rr it n Edward Joy Co. LeValley— McLead— Kir_kaid Co. L. V. R. R. Co.- A. M. Little & Son Mathieson Alkali Works Mueller Co. New York State Electric & Gas Corp. Premier Steel Co. E. M. Rumsey & Son Shell Oil Co. Tisdel's Repair Shop' Tompkins County Trust Co. n n n it Charles C. Wickwire Helen T. Searles Sinking Fund Commission Approved FinanceCommittee $4.94 16.53 .78--" 9.96 s 257.40 b''' 1,418.401----"' 2, 000.00 2.40 v' 198.48 .63 1.1.5 26.27 296.60 2.24 If 117.81.E 556.40 25.48 1.00 6,138.751/ 42.50 400.00 21.25 540.00 t/ _1_'5 Board of Public Works -3- June 19, 1941 THURSTON AVENUE SEVER LINE Supt. Carpenter recommended that 10 inch pipe be substituted for the 8 inch sewer pipe specified for the replacement of the sanitary sewer line in Thurston Avenue. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner riopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Sewers Committee and City Engineer with power. Carried. CONCRETE SEWER PIPE Supt. Carpenter recommended the use of concrete pipe manufactured by the Johns - Manville Co. for the sewer linesin Thurston Avenue and Cornell Street at an estimated cost of $2200. instead of the usual vetrified tile pipe. He stated that the pipe is furnished in 13 ft. lengths and due to the sealing of the joints will eliminate the trouble of tree roots in the line. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter of deciding on the type of pipe to be used be left to the Water and Sewer Committees with power. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried. Approved June 19, 1941 Mayor By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Whereas, it is necessary to purchase sewer pipe for the in- stallation of the Thurston Avenue and Cornell Street sewer lines,and Whereas, the Johns - Manville Co. has quoted a price of $2200. for the pipe required, and 'Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit finan- cial or otherwise would accrue by advertising for bids therein. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Water and Sever Depart - went be authorized to purchase the pipe from the Johns- 1,1anville Co. for a price not to exceed $2200., provided the Water and Sewer Committees approve the use of concrete pipe. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried. Approved June 19, 1941 I ay c�r THURSTON AVENUE PAVING The matter of proceeding with the pre- liminary work in Thurston Avenue was discussed and it was reported that the necessary funds have not been made available. The Engineer was directed to prepare the plans and specifica- tions for the work, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to temporarily appropriate funds to carry on the work. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be and the sane hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. jf F. H. S ringer City Clerk ✓ ,1 2 6 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester -Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M. June 25, 1941 Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, bard of Public Works - Marble Pater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass HIr1JTES_ Minutes of the preced tg meeting were duly approved. CEMENT BIDS The following bids for cement were opened and read by the Clerk: By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of E. T. fish of 210 Cornell Street, Ithaca, N. Y. in the net amount of 2.19 per barrel for furnishing cement in carload lots be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. PAVING BIDS The following bids for paving E. State and Mitchell Streets were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder J. F"• Dorgan Co. Binghamton Constr. Co., Inc. Original Bid Alternate1 Alternate #2 118,559.10 122,265-00 117, 576.66 120P629-50 84,374-20 96,098-20 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. Commissioner Egbert announced that the award of the contract will be made at an early date. GRASS NURSERY - BERGHOLTZ TRACT The Clerk reported receipt of a formal notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the can- cellation of the cooperative agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Department of Agriculture for the use of the grass nursery in the Bergholtz Tract. He reported that the Mayor accepted the cancellation under date of June 24, 1941. DIVERSION OF TRAFFIC - E. STATE AND HITCHELL STREETS A letter from the Bryant Tract Civic Association was presented requesting careful consideration of the diversion of traffic during the time State and Kitchell Streets are closed to traffic. The letter stated that it was not felt that the streets in the Bryant Tract were constructed to carry heavy traffic. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner 'hard: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee to coopetate with the Police Department and the County Highway Department in the diversion of traffic during the paving of State and Mitchell Streets. Carried. Price per Disc. per Bidder Barrel Barrel Delivery Date Cayuga Lumber Co. 2.33 .10 10 days Driscoll Bros. 2.33 .10 3 days J. J. Driscoll 2.33 .10 3 days M. T. English 2.28 .10 3 days South Side Coal Co. 2.295 .10 5 days By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of E. T. fish of 210 Cornell Street, Ithaca, N. Y. in the net amount of 2.19 per barrel for furnishing cement in carload lots be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried. PAVING BIDS The following bids for paving E. State and Mitchell Streets were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder J. F"• Dorgan Co. Binghamton Constr. Co., Inc. Original Bid Alternate1 Alternate #2 118,559.10 122,265-00 117, 576.66 120P629-50 84,374-20 96,098-20 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. Commissioner Egbert announced that the award of the contract will be made at an early date. GRASS NURSERY - BERGHOLTZ TRACT The Clerk reported receipt of a formal notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture of the can- cellation of the cooperative agreement between the City of Ithaca and the Department of Agriculture for the use of the grass nursery in the Bergholtz Tract. He reported that the Mayor accepted the cancellation under date of June 24, 1941. DIVERSION OF TRAFFIC - E. STATE AND HITCHELL STREETS A letter from the Bryant Tract Civic Association was presented requesting careful consideration of the diversion of traffic during the time State and Kitchell Streets are closed to traffic. The letter stated that it was not felt that the streets in the Bryant Tract were constructed to carry heavy traffic. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner 'hard: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee to coopetate with the Police Department and the County Highway Department in the diversion of traffic during the paving of State and Mitchell Streets. Carried. Board of Public Works -2- June 25, 19411 CONTINGENT LIABILITY - PAVING PROJECT It was reported that several minor accidents have occurred causing damage to property during the installation of services in E. State Street and the advisability of carrying personal liability and property damage insurance during the paving of E. State and Mitchell Street% Thurston Avenue, and Taughannock Blvd. was discussed. The Clerk reported that the Travelers Insurance Company has quoted the following prices for coverage during the term of the projects: Limit Premium 5 - 10 Personal Liability 1 - 10 Property Damage $529.30 25 - 50 Personal Liability 1 - 10 Property Damage 617.75 By Commissioner Egbert, soconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that this Board recommend to the Common Council that insurance in the amount of 25,000-and 50,000. for Personal Liability, and 1,000. and 10,000. for Property Damage be carried on these projects, and the cost thereof be included in the paving projects. Unanimously Carried. BIDS ON SCRAP RAILS City Engineer Marble reported receipt of the fo lowing informal bids fpr the scrap rails to be removed when the new paving is installedt Bidder Price Ithaca Junk Co. $15.17 net ton Wallace Scrap Iron & Metal C� °, Inc. 15.25 net ton Empire Junk Co. 16.16 net ton Sam Sweedler 17.00593 net ton The possibility of using the rails in exchange for steel for the new bridges was discussed, and it was agreed to defer entering into an agreement for the disposal of the rails. SIDEWALK GRADE - 910 W. STATE STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee and City Engineer have investigated the request of the firm of Hull and Wheaton to raise the grade of the sidewalk at 910 W. State Street and that the Committee recommends that the walk be installed as recommended by the City Engineer. CURB AND GUTTER + DRYDEN ROAD Commissioner Egbert reported that upon investigation it was found that all the curb and gutter in Dryden Road between Eddy Street and College Avenue.is in bad con- dition and should be replaced, and that the Committee recommends that the curb be replaced and the street widened 18 inches on each side as shown in the sketch presented by the Engineer,at an estimated cost of $2,175.00. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Dryden Road between Eddy Street and College Avenue be widened and curb and gutter installed as recommended by the Highway Committee. Carried. CASCADILLA PARK TRAFFIC Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends making minor repairs to the road thru the City cemetery and permitting its use as an exit for traffic from Cascadilla Park during the period the DeWitt Place bridge is closed. The recommendation was approved and Foreman Alby was instructed to make the necessary repairs to the road and post the necessary exit signs. STREET LIGHTS- EASTWOOD AVENUE Commissioner Egbert reported the ighway Committee recommends the installation of streeb lights in Eastwood Avenue as follows: one at the west end and one at the east, end of the street, and one at the intersection of Woodcrest and Eastwood Avenues. Board of Public Works —3— June 25, 1941 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the recommendations of the Highway Committee be approved and the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be requested to in- stall the lights as recommended. Carried. THURSTON AVENUE PAVING Commissioner Egbert reported that work should be started immediately on the Thurston Avenue paving and that funds will be required before money from the bond issue is available. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that funds from the construction and permanent im- provements fund be used temporarily until funds from the sale of improvement bonds are made available. Unanimously Carried. SEER PIPE Commissioner Bishop reported that the Sewer Committee does not approve the use of concrete sewer pipe manufactured by the Johns - Manville Co. for the Thurston Avenue and Cornell Street sanitary sewer lines, but that the use of 10 inch pipe in the line between Waite Avenue and Barton Place was otoprove d. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the question of the size of pipe to be used in the above location be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer with power, and - Be It Further Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to pre- pare specifications for vetrified tile sewer pipe required for the Thurston Avenue and Cornell Street lines, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Unanimously Carried. DREDGING SILT DAM Commissioner Bishop reported that the $1200. authorized by the Board on June 2, 194 to be used for dredging the silt dam is not sufficient and that the Water Committee recommends that the balance of the funds set up in the 'Rater Department budget for dredging amounting to $1300. be made available for that use. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the expenditure of $1300. additional be and hereby is authorized for dredging the silt dam. Ayes 5 Nay 0 Carried Ad Approved by the Mayor. H. H. MRUZZY REQUEST questing permission Sun Oil Co. service sanitary sewer. By Commissione: Resolved, that A letter from H. H. Muzzy was presented re- to empty water from the wash rack in the new station at 519 -523 w. State Street, into the r Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: the request be denied. Carried. LOUIS CRAMER REQUEST A letter from Louis Cramer was presented re- questing permission to empty water from the wash rack in his service station in W. State Street, into the sanitary sewer. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. AIR COMPRESSOR Supt. Carpenter reported the need of an additional air compressor for the Mater Department and he presented informal bids as follows: Bi dde r Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Ingersoll-Rand Co. Capacity Price 105 cu- ft- $2,115- 160 cu. ft . 3, 210. 210 cu. ft. 31 925• 105 cu. ft. 1,950. 160 cu. ft. 2, 725. 210 cu.ft. 3,550. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for the compressor needed, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. 11 m of Public - iiudit Sheet June lc-�41 Y-1.me 7- C. A- Sn,,rd-er Citv OhaitiLe r I c"in ort on Electric Co. � -(l c Fi-q-ne,r I - o -I.- o r s C ay Co. -IT)rly C017 Stc-7-1,27t Iron Herbert 8tevells C',as"i'l.et Co. .i--aclair �?efininE-,, Co. C"il Co. n. E. Fg.r(, -Lf hra.r Co. -�I-�Iolrat 76 10 F. Oo 0() 00 .7.17, L �0. 113 0 na, -ce 'omait'ec: Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit June: 25, 1941, Addressograph Sales Agency $ 5.00L-"' John T. Allen 4.14 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 10.33 Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 428.50 L' Margaret T. Euetace 1.00 1/ Freer Bros. Motor Express .Lines 4.48 City of Ithaca, Gener; Fund 475.0014" Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 1.91 t- T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 2.79 v E. M• Rumsey & Son 336.551'" Sinclair Refining Co. 1.81 � Smith & Caffrey Co. 114.92 Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 4.50 Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. 92.30`' R. D. Wood Co. 443.274-0 6110eia/ C. /.�. Spy o E2 , C°i ryCA ,q/'17be2 /zt.,� 4. 7A- Appr.gved Finance Committee r� Board of Public Works -ll-+ June 25, 1941 1-29 REMOVAL OF BUILDING IN GRASS NURSERY Commissioner Ward reported the Buildings & Grounds Committee was unable to come to an agreement on the price of the building in the grass nursery and that the build- ing is being removed by the Soil Conservation Service. AUDIT 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. RELOCATING BOULEVARD LAIM City Engineer Marble reported receipt of a request for permission to relocate a boulevard lamp at the site of the new Sun Oil Co. station at 519 -523 W. State Street. He reported that the lamp will be moved without cost to the City. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F. H. pringer ✓' Qi Clerk 130 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 11:00 A. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, Ward City Engr.- Acting Supt. of Public Works - Marble Clerk - Springer June 27, 1941 The Mayor announced the meeting was called to discuss the paving program. CURBS AND GUTTERS Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends the installation of conerpte curbs and gutters rather than resetting the present stone curbing, as there is not sufficient stone curbing for the entire length of the pavement in E. State and Mitchell Streets, and that a saving will be made by installing concrete curbs and gutters. He also reported that at. an informal meeting of the Board held last evening, it was agreed that brick paving should be installed in these streets. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that concrete curbs and gutters and brick pavement be installed in E. State and Mitchell Streets, between Aurora Street and Ithaca Road. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. COST OF PAVING PROJECTS It was reported that J. F. Morgan Co. submitted the low bid for the paving in E. .State and Mitchell Streets, in the total amount of $117,576.66 for brick pavement and concrete curbs and gutters. It was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved that the Common Council be requested to provide the total sum 'of 164,916.74 to complete the paving projects which are itemized as fallows: State and Mitchell Streets Contract Price $117,576.66 Storm Sewers 19577.33 Engineering 2, 865.00 Supervision and Inspection 12980.00 Contingencies 5,000.00 $1292298-99 Thurston Avenue Estimated Cost 26, 400.00 Engineering & Contingencies ,600.00 A000-00 Taughannock Blvd. Estimated Cost 4P200.00 Engineering & Contingencies 800.00 5, 000. 00 Liability Insurance 617. TOTAL $TX1916 .74 Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION OF PAVING WORK The Commissioners agreed it will be necessary to employ two inspectors to supervise the pav- ing work, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the City Engineer be authorized to employ two inspectors to supervise paving work on the E. State and Mitchell Streets project at an aggregate salary not to exceed $90. weekly. Unanimously Carried. SHELL OIL CO. STATION - W. STATE STREET Commissioner Egbert re- ported that since the last regular meeting of the Board a request was received from the Shell Oil Co. for the City to install a section of curb and gutter and a driveway at their station in W. State Street and that the Highway Committee approved the request and ordered the work done and charged to the Shell Oil Co. 1. 3.1_ Board of Public Works -2- June 27, 1941 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the action of the Highway Committee be and hereby is approved. Carried. PLAIN STREET BRIDGE Commissioner Hopper reported that the Creeks and Bridges Committee recommends closing the S. Plain Street bridge over Six Mile Creek to all excepting foot traffic. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that -the City Engineer be directed to close the S. Plain Street bridge over Six Mile Creek to all traffic excepting foot traffic. Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 10 A.M. Tuesday, July 10 1941. F. H. ringer Oit Clerk �� 1 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 10:00 A. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter July 1, 1941 MINUTES minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BUS TRAFFIC - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE Mr. Sweet, President of the Ithaca Railways Inc., appeared befored the Board and submitted a report of the findings of a firm of engineers in regard to the use of the Stewart Avenue bridge over Fall Creek. Mr. Sweet stated that the report indicates the bridge is safe to Barry: busses and he suggested that if the bridge is barricaded to permit only one line of traffic, it would insure a greater margin of safety. He also stated that if any expense is incurred in limiting the bridge to a single line of traffic, the Ithaca Railways Inc. will share in the expense. He further stated that he believes the State Highway Depart- ment will inspect the bridge without cost to -the City and submit a report. He requested the Board to give the matter of opening the bridge serious consideration. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the report be referred to the Committee on Creeks and Bridges for study and report. Carried. SEWER ASSESSMENT - 710 -712 HEOTOR' . STREET The Clerk reported re- ceipt of a request.from Paul Malone to reduce the sewer assessment against the lot at 710 -712 .Hector Street. Mr: ! Lalone stated that his deed restricts building on the lot to one house and he feels that the assessment of $50. for 100 ft. should be reduced to $25. for 50 ft. as 50 ft. is all that will be required to construct his house. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. PAVING - E. STATE AND MITCHELL STREETS City Engineer Marble re- por ed that the Contractor has advised him it will be impossible to get delivery of reinforcing steel as specified in less than 6 or S weeks but that lighter steel may be secured at once, and he offers to put in a 7 inch concrete base at very little extra cost if the reinforcing steel is omitted. The Contractor also stated that in order to complete the con - tract in the specified time, it will be necessary to start operations at two points, and that it will require from 15 to 19 days extra if traffic is maintained during construction. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the contract be awarded according to plans and specifications and that the Highway Committee and Commissioner Ward be authorized to must differences required due to market condi- tions, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Highway Committee be authorized to call meetings of the Board whenever necessary. Carried and Approved. AWARD OF CONTRACT By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: ;resolved, that the low bid of the J. F. Morgan Co. in the total sum of $117,576.66 for brick pavement in E. State and Mitchell Streets be and hereby is accepted and awarded, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried. Approved July 1, 1941 iz Mayor _1_ 3 3 Board of Public Works -2- July 1, 1941 AIR HAMMERS City Engineer Marble reported that two air hammers are in bad .condition and should be replaced. He stated that the last hammers purchased cost $215. each. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to prepare specifica- tions for air hammers and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be opened at a meeting to be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, 1941. Carried. CURB AND GUTTER PROGRAM City Engineer Marble was requested to present a curb and gutter program for the year at the meeting to be held July 9, 1941 and report on the sum available for the work. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F City Clerk 3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Alderman - Barns Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7 :30 P. M. July 9, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE The following is a tabulation of bids as opened and read by the Clerk: Substructure & Remo,.*- Superstructure Complete Structure Bidder al of present Bride Erected & Removal of Bridge H. J. Ly on $4,300-00 (170 days) $4,91232-00 (170 days) Fayetteville, N.Y. Arzani & Gessler Syracuse, N. Y. American Bridge Co. Elmira, N. Y. A. d'Audi ffret $13, 420.00 Ithaca, N. Y. $66,340.50 (250 days) $47,967.40 (162 days) (50 days) $56,751.00 (175 days) BIDS - E. CLINTON STREET BRIDGE Bidder Substructure & Remov- Superstructure Complete Structure 11 of present Bride Erected & Removal of Bridge H. J .Lyon $5,512-50 (150 days) $20,872-50 (150 days) Fayetteville, N.Y. Arzani & Gessler $27,172.40 (200 days) Syracuse, N. Y. American Bridge Co. $16,195.12 (137 days) Elmira, N. Y. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Bridge Committee and City Engineer for study and report. Carried. BIDS - VITRIFIED TILE Bidder Gross Price Dist count Net Price Driscoll Bros. $1,016.23 $20.32 $ 995.91 Robinson & Carpenter 935.13 25.14 909.99 Cayuga Lumber Co. 555.97 17.72 565.25 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of the Cayuga Lumber Co. in the net amount of $965.25 for vitrified and and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Oa,#4�d and Approved by the Mayor. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR Bidder Make Price Starter Total Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Chicago Pneumatic $1,865-00 $140.00 $2, 025.00 Ingersoll Rand Co. Ingersoll Rand 1,770.00 140.00 1,910.00 Clapp Machin. Co. Schramm 11857-00 - - 1)857-00 By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the low bid of the Ingersoll Rand Co. in the amount of $1,770. for a compressor without starter be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor. Board of Public Works BIDS - COAL Big -2- 70 tons of 40 tons Mine Run Chestnut July 9, 1941 10 tons 30 tons Stove Sto,�, ker 1w) L. M. Champaign $6.50 $11.35 11.35 $7.50 Robinson & Carpenter • 50 11.2 10.30 7.25 Lynch Coal Co. 6 7.25 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the low bid of Robinson & Carpenter for coal be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor. BIDS---- GARAGE ADDITION Bidder Price Bond Total Price Frank Hanshaw & Son $1,9776.06 - - $1,976.06 Herbert Muzzy 1, 967.94 $19.69 19987-52 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the low bid of Frank Hanshaw & Son for construct- ing the addition to the garage be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayor SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT - PAVING City Attorney Thaler presented a supplemental contract with the J. F. Morgan Co. for the paving of E. State and Mitchell Streets as approved by the Highway Committee. He explained that due to the inability to secure reinforcing steel, a 7 inch subbase will be installed and other minor changes made, but that no change in the total price was made. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the supplemental contract as submitted be and hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the contract on behalf of the City Unanimously Carried. DISPOSAL OF OLD STREET CAR RAILS Commissioner Egbert explained that it will be necessary to arrange for the disposal of the old street car rails as the contractor expects to start work on the street in the morning. Representatives of the firms who submitted informal bids at a previous meeting were present and they did not agree as to the legality of the prices submitted. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer with power, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement on behalf of the City for the disposal of the rails when such agreement is prepared by the City Attorney. Unanimously Carried and Approved by the Mayoi STORM SEWER - E. STATE STREET A request was received from Moran & Gleason for permission to connect a surface drain with the new storm sewer in E. State Street at the Shepherd garage area. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be granted subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Carried. RETAINING WALL - WILLARD WAY The Clerk reported receipt from the Jean McDermott estate and from John F. Moakley, written permission to trespass on their property during construction of the retaining wall adjacent to their property in Millard Way. RUSSELL DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt of a claim from Everett W. Russell of 33 Williams Street, Cortland, N. Y. in the amount of $6.00 for damages to his car alleged to have been received on June 24th when a Water Department truck backed into his car in E. State Street. A report submitted by the driver of the City truck confirmed Mr. Russell's statement, and it was moved, By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney with power. Carried. I q3 6, Board of Public Works -3- July 9, 1941 STORM SEWER W. STATE STREET A letter from Louis Cramer was pre- sented requesting permission to connect a wash rack drain in his new garage in W. State Street to the storm sewer which is located on the north side of the street. It was reported that the installation would necessitate opening a brick pavement, and it was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. SANITARY CONDITION - GILES STREET A letter from Health Officer Broad was presented calling attention to the sanitary condition at nine properties in upper Giles Street which are not served by the sanitary sewer system. Dr. Broad stated that in his opinion the problem is not one to be solved by individual property owners, but rather one for the Board of Public Works, and he recommended that the matter be given serious consideration by the Board. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. FIRE INSURANCE - AIRPORT HANGAR The Clerk reported that at a meeting held June 30, 1941, the Common Council approved the recom- mendation that the City carry its own insurance on the hangar. Commissioner Egbert reported that it has been recommended that a sprinkler system be installed at the hangar which will decrease the City's risk and reduce the premium on insurance carried by Mr. Peters, and Engineer Marble and Mr. Carpenter were directed to take the matter up with the Sprinkler Co. to determine the cost of such an installation. BIDS - COAL It was reported that the Common Council unanimously concurred with the Board of Public Works in permitting members of the Board to submit bids on coal for use of the City. STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE The Clerk reported that at a meeting of the Common Council held June 30, 1941, Alderman Gibb requested the Board of Public Works to give immediate consideration to the construction of a concrete bridge over Fall Creek at Stewart Avenue as it is im- perative that the bridge be made passable as soon as possible. No action was taken on the request as the Commissioners felt that bids submitted for a steel bridge should be given first consider- ation. STATE INSPECTION OF STEWART AVENUB BRIDGE Attorney Thaler reported that it was suggested by Mr. Sweet of the Ithaca Railways Inc. that he hate determined that the State Highway Department will make an in- spection of the bridge at no expense excepting traveling expenses for the Engineer. Action was deferred pending study of the bids submitted for the replacement of the bridge. CLOSING E. STATE STREET Engineer Marble reported that the Contractor has been notified to start work on the pavement in E. State and Mitchell Streets on the 10th and that the street must be closed to traffic and that a detour should be provided. The Commissioners agreed that the matter of providing a detour is a matter for the Police Department to settle and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Engineer be and hereby is authorized to close the street to thru traffic. Carried. STORM SEWER - MITCHELL STREET Engineer Marble reported that it has been found that a 24 inch storm sewer is located a few inches below the subbase in Mitchell Street and that it will be necessary to re- place and relocate the line as some of the tiles are broken. He recommended that iron pipe be ordered and installed as soon as possi- ble in order that the paving project will not be delayed. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Engineer for study and report. Carried. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet juiv 9, I941 1 7,a -,: e Fran!-.lin 11ibbon & Carbon Co. Ye,,-,T Yori,: Tele-,)Iio--qe Co. �-T -1 . 7 j I ler I s Sons PaDer Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Journal Ste,,,-,P,rt, 7arren :�_ Benson .uTj,j. J. R�Tajj. Y. S. Elec. Gas Corgi. C _T uK isev 3� Co. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. Co-J.--',e-,,'e Chevrolet Co., Inc. 7,'all,ace Sc-rrm) Iron 1'.et;7.l 'C'10. f. S. :Elec. °- Gas Corn. HDverptich 3_ Co., Inc. 7 ri And,! So� * Ch-,-Tles J. '-3l,-ac-_-'Y-ell Lo-hr & 3. - ria B tz,,rcu: . F r Co. Ltd , on-,-)eys Co. `o1 :7;,n 19,110 Gleason E. A tznsey Son 0. , I nc. Ja:.Yiieson-- -cKinney 1 �j iTiscoll --Pr cs. Co. Bep,ls, 7-cCa.Tthy o. Ro� „-,ers The Tro-cic,)3L r nt oil Co. Iti1 .c Coor. G.L.F. Service A(-,ierican 'Play-' , T ou-n d Device Co. at over PriT 1-' Itinr, Co. � It-n-.cr-, Ice e, Coal Co. r,lit,.r of boob ITy J,liversal Concrete tine 00 L J. (,'rate 7, 1 . -ev--riolc' - S e., Dra---e S. L. Sheldon Robinson !� C.7,r-penter Colonial Beacon 'Oil Co. B (z- ,p.1s, -cacq L'r- '7 y ” '�o--ers n C i T 'Co. J. J. I]Tis)coll S. J. Jolly I A:-io-unt 4-_3- 00 I)! - 20 1 -3 - 28 6 l IL 20 2.00 ---- 2.40 230.70 -- 0 f L 1 b7. 2. E',l 21 70 7 9 238-7 - �� ? 206c. 63 ;7 . 10 �1 -3 .......... 19.U0- .77 70. 7 79. 0 5 11. 9 4S"b. 00 2 o , . -7 l5 7. 3 7 - F"). 710 3, 3' 17, 77 Finance Co-idynittee Water Fund Invoices zr esented for Audit July 9, 1941. Beals, McCarthy & Rogers $29.61 Central Hanover Banff, & Trust Co. 3.871---- Chemuag Foundry Corporation 48.68k" William A. Church Co. 29.40 --' College Chevrolet Co Inc. 4.84' Darling Valve & Manufacturing Cc. 396.11 Dresser Menufactur ing Co. 9.87° J. J. Driscoll 5.37 Lyman R. Fisher, M. D. 9.00'--, Irving Trust Co. 7.591 City of Ithaca, General Fund 693.07 if n If n cr 288.95 ✓`° Ithaca Coop. G.L.F.Service Inc. 24.00 Jamieson-McKinney Co. 96.95 v Leo P. Larkin, M. D. 13.00 °'' Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 2.451' Mueller Co. 54.80Y Neptune Meter Co. 52.32''. New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 218.58 Yf' If If it It It it n 2.24 G/ New York TeleDhone Co. 23.69` -" Georg a B. Norris 19.85' -1 Carl Personius 5.18" Joseph G. Pollard CO-Inc. 13.50 C. D. Rapalee 10.80 Reynolds & Drake 28.996` C. J. Rumsey & Co. 27.07 E. M. Rumsey & Son 461.84t-' R. D. Severance, M. D. 5.00 S. L. Sheldon 3.36 Simplex Valve & Meter Co. Sinclair Refining Co. 3.44 V Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 22.87k Stal lman of Ithaca 1.75 r' Sterart, Warren & Benson. 2.00 ' Stover Printer Co. 16.00 f'� G-- Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 11.50 C. W. Wismar 12.96.• -° Aprroved Finance Committee ` g if �, 137 Board of Public Works -4- July 9, 1941 GARBAGE COLLECTION - COUNTRY CLUB The City Engineer reported that the Country Club has repeatedly requested the Department to drive in their driveway to collect garbage, but due to the rule that City trucks may not enter upon private property to collect garbage, he has refused to comply with the request. Mr. Marble was directed to call attention to Rule 22 of the Board of Public Works which states that garbage must be placed at the curb for collection. CURB AND GUTTER PROGRAM Engineer Marble presented the following list of streets wIli-xu curbs and gutters should be replaced, at a total estimated cost of $6,500.00: S. Plain Street, Cleveland Avenue, Farm Street and Linn Street. He reported that approximately $1,200.00 has been expended this year on curbs and gutters, and it was agreed that further expendi- tures for this work be limited to $2,800.00, and the Engineer was directed to prepare plans for replacement of curbs and gutters approximating that sum. TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. PAVEMENT The Commissioners agreed that brick should be used for paving Taughannock Blvd. between State and Buffalo Streets in connection with the paving program. CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE Commissioner Ward presented plans prepared by the City Engineer for the proposed tool house at the City Cemetery. He reported that the Committee has studied and approved the plans and the Common Council has provided funds for its construction. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Bishop; Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved:; and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for the tool house and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be opened at the meeting to be held July 23, 1941- Carried. WASHINGTON PARK PLAYGROUND Commissioner 'Card reported that the Board of Education wish to withdraw their application for the use of Washington Park as a playground in order to ca',,orz to the wishes of residents in that section. REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS - WELFARE DEPARTMENT HEADQUATERS Commis- sioner Ward reported that the matter of improvements in the Welfare offices has been investigated as requested by the Common Council and that the B1dgs. & Grounds Committee recommends that the quarters be redecorated, floor covering applied and wiring work done at an estimated cost of $1,100.00. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the report of the Committee be received and approved and recommended to the Common Council. Carried. AUDIT 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. WATER DISTRICTS In answer to an inquiry by Commissioner Egber_t, Supt. Carpenter reported that all districts outside the City are working on plans to establish water districts, except residents along the Buttermilk Falls line, and that persons in charge have agreed to be ready to establish a district by September 1st. Attorney Thaler was requested to send another notice of the City's position in the matter to residents using water from the Buttermilk Falls line. TRACTOR -MOWER - PARKS DEPARTMENT Commissioner Ward reported that the Parks Department is in need of an extra hay cutting machine due to the addition of the Bergholtz Tract grass nursery to the Parks Department. He reported that the Lang Engine & Garage Co. has a used Farmall tractor to which a mowing machine may be attachedy which can be pur- chased for $495.00 while a new tractor will cost approximately $850.00. I. 3 S Board of Public Works -5-- It was reported that other used machines are was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Oommissi Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Grounds Committee for investigation and report. July 9 p 1941 available and it oner Hassan: Buildings and Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned to 10;00 A.M. Saturday, July 12, 1941. F. Spring s ny Clerk 139 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 10 :00 A. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Forester - Baker Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, ftrd of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter July 12, 1941 The Mayor announced the meeting was called to receive bids on paving breakers and such other business as might regularly come be- fore the Board. BIDS -- PAVING BREAKERS The following bids for two paving breakers were opened and read by the Clerk: Breaker Tamping 15 Moil Bidder Make Price Pads Points Total Syracuse Supply Co. Thor $125. ea. $12.50 ea. $2.50 ea. $320.00 Clapp Machin. Co.. Cleveland - - - - - 251.00 Ingersoll Rand Co. Inger. Rand 120. ea. -- - 2.25 ea. 250.50 Cleveland Rock Drill Co. Cleveland 122.50ea• 10.00 ea. 2.00 ea. 301.00 It was pointed out that the Ingersoll Rand Co. are unable to furnish tamping pads with this type of machine. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Fighway Committee with power. Unanimously Carried. RETAINING WALL - 1202 E. STATE STREET A letter from Mr. E. G. Alexander was presented requesting permission to install a retaining wall in front of his property in 1202 E. State Street, the wall to extent a few feet beyond the corner post. Per. Alexander also called attention to the fact that the side- walk has not been completed between the Cornell Street curb line and his sidewalk. Commissioner Egbert recom- e-aded that the Board cooperate with Mr. Alexander, and it was moved By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee with power. Carried. ENCROACHMENT Commissioner Egbert called attention to the fact that other property owners have constructed retaining walls which en- croach on City property and he recommended that these persons be required to secure encroachment permits. RAILS - E. STATE STREET Attorney Thaler presented a supplemental agreement with the J. F. Morgan Co. for the disposal of the street car rails removed from E. State Street at the price of $16.25 per net ton. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the agreement as presented be and hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. RAILS THURSTON AVENUE AND TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. Attorney Thaler suggested that arrangements should be made at this time for the disposal of rails to be removed from Thurston Avenue and Taughannock Blvd., and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare speoi- fications for the sale of rails from Thurston Avenue and Taughannock Blvd., and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be opened at 10:00 A.M. Fri l y, July 2:5, 1941. Carried. 140 Board of Public Works , -2- July 12, 1941 GARAGE CONTRACT Attorney Thaler reported that the contract for erecting the garage addition has been prepared and awaits the signature of Contractor Frank Hanshaw & Son. STORM SEWER - MITCHELL STREET City Engineer Marble reported that the estimated cost of the storm sewer in Mitchell Street will be $2,937-00 and that the use of corrugated iron pipe is recommended. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper Whereas, it is necessary to replace the storm sewer in Mitchell Street, and Whereas, it le imperative that the power be installed at once to avoid delay in the paving program, Now Therefore Be It Reeolved, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to purchase the necessary corrugated iron pipe at the estimated cost of $2,937.00 and install with City forces. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Car Tied* Approved July 12, 1941 Mayor TRACTOR-MOWER - PARKS DEPARTMENT Engineer Marble reported that another used tractor for the use of the Parks Department was in- spected and was found to be in poor condition and does not have pneumatic tires which are necessary for the Parks Department work. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the purchase of a tractor be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee, City Forester, and City Engineer with power. Unanimously Carried. REPORT ON STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE Commissioner Hopper reported that at the request of the Committee on Creeks and ft- idges, Engineer James Towart has made a study of the report submitted by the Engineering firm of Parsons, Klapp, Brinckerhoff & Douglass on the condition of the Stewart Avenue bridge and the following communication from Mr. Towart was read: ,July 10, 1941 The City of Ithaca, New York, Department of Public Works. Gentlemen: Re: Stewart Avenue Bridge over Fall Creek. Engineering Report by Parsons, Klapp, Brinckerhoff & Douglass. Their analysis of structural condition confirms our report made to you, and we take no issue with their method of arriving at their conclusions and recommendations. We are in agreement that the bridge is unsafe if left open to use by the general public, even with restrictions for live loadiz�g. Also for limited use by busses requires that certain immediate repairs be made in the structure, which will be only of a temporary nature, and further that the City will have to maintain police authority day and night on the approaches to check all loadings. The risk is too apparent to be assumed by the City knowing the condition of the structure and the continuing contingent liability in case of a failure resulting in loss of life or property. Now, that the City has made provision for and has taken action to replace this structure with one of design capable of unrestricted traffic as specified under class E20 loading,, it would seem inadvis- able to open up consideration of temporary relief for busses for the short time left in the use of the old bridge. The present detours are not of considerable inconvenience to the public welfare. Our recommendation is to continue as of this bridge to all vehicular traffic, Railway for busses be denied* now in effect the closure and that the use by Ithaca Yours very truly, James Towart C.E. Consulting Engineer's 141 Board of Public Works �3- July 12, 1941 By Commissioner.Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the report with recommendation as submitted by Engineer James Towart be accepted and approved. Unanimously Carried.. BIDS ON BRIDGES Commissioner Hopper reported that the bid of H. J. Lyon, Fayetteville, N. Y. for the `installation of the Stewart Avenue and E., Clinton Street bridges in the sum of $69,104.50 was low, and that Mr. Lyon was present to answer any questions which the Board might wish to ask. Mr. Lyon stated that he proposes to purchase the steel from the American Bridge Co., and the representative of the Bridge 'Co. who was present stated that he believed the steel would'be available in time to complete the bridges within the time specified in Mr. Lyon's bid. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board, that the contract for the installation of the Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street bridges be awarded to H. J. Lyon, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to provide the total sum of $85,000.00 to complete the bridge project itemized as follows: Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street Contract pride Engineering fee Inspection City Engineerts office expense Approach improvements Contingencies Total Ayes 5 Nays 0 bridges $6 ,1o4. 5o , 400.00 1,300-00 0 00 64+5.50 , 3.. 000.00 685POOO- Carried and Approved by Mayo: ADJOURNMENT On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 5:35 P. M. Monday, July 14, 1941. .F. H. _Springer City Clark ti% 1.4 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:30 P. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Ward City Engr.- Acting Supt. of Public Works - Marble Clerk - Springer July 14, 1941 The Mayor announced that the meeting was called to further discuss the bid of H. J. Lyon for the construction of the Stewart Avenue bridge. Commissioner Egbert reported that a controversy has arisen over the method of erecting the steel for the bridge, and that Bridge Engineer Towart will not approve the method of erection that Contractor Lyon proposes to use, and it was moved By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Whereas, Engineer Towart will not approve the proposed method of erecting the steel for the Stewart Avenue bridge, and Whereas, further study must be given the matter. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the action of the Board on July 12, 1941 in approving the bid of H. J. Lyon and requesting the Common Council to appropriate the sum of $85,000.00 for the construction of the Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street bridges be and hereby is rescinded. Carried and Approved. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. 7 e52' F. H. Springer j City Clerk ✓ 14 V3 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 10 :00 A. M. July 18, 1941 PRESENT Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Bishop, Ward Attorney - Thaler City Engr.•- Acting Supt. of Public Works - Marble Clerk - Springer Due to the absence of Mayor Campbell, Vice- Chairman Egbert presided. MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIRDGE CONTRACTS Commissioner Egbert reported that at a meeting of the Bridge Committee, Bridge Engineer Towart, and Contractor H. J. Lyon, the Bridge Committee agreed on the following award of contracts for the construction of bridgeq and recommend that the awards be made as follows: To H. J. Lyon, Fayetteville, N. Y. Complete structure E. Clinton St. bridge $202872.50 Substructure and removal of present Stewart, Ave. bridge 4.300.00 25, 7i 2:5`0 To American Bridge Co., Elmira, N. Y. Steel superstructure erected,Stewart Ave. bridge 0,267-40 Total 07,3,139.90 It was further recommended by the Bridge Committee that the Common Council be requested to provide the total sum of $89,035.00 for the bridge project itemized as follows: Contract Price Engineering Fee Inspection City Engineer's Office Approach Improvements Contingencies X74; 4bb. Oo 1, 300.00 Expense .00 61M- 10 3,000-00 By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Resolved, that the recommendation approved and the Common Council be regi construction of the bridges, the total above. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Commissioner Hassan: of the Bridge Committee be ,iested to provide for the sum of $99,035-00 as itemized Carried, CENTER MARKER - NEW PAVEWT Commissioner Egbert recommended that a center marker of white brick be installed in the new pavement in E. State and Mitchell Streets if it does not add to the cost of the pavement, and Engineer Marble was directed to investigate the matter and report. ROCCO RICCI - COMPENSATION CASE Rocco Ricci compensation case has he asked for permission to appeal By Commissioner Hassan, seco, Resolved, that City Attorney appeal on the decision. Attorney Thaler reported that the been decided against the City and the decision. aded by Commissioner Bishop: Thaler be authorized to take an Carried. WATER MAINS - BRIDGES Commissioner Bishop reported that there is a great amount of work to be done by the Mater Department in con- nection with the installation of the new bridges, and should be authorized by the Board. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner B49hop: Resolved, that the Water Department be and hereby to authorized and directed to do the necessary work in connection with the in- stallation of the bridges. Carrted• On motion the meeting was adjourned to 5 P.M. M day, July 18, 1941. �/���, . F. H. er, 0 y Clerk v' 144 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 5:30 P. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners'- Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Egbert, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marble July 18, 1941 MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were read and approved. AWARD OF BRIDGE CONTRACT it Mayor Campbell announced that the Common Council has provided the sum .$89, 035.00 for''the construction of the Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street bridges, and that it is now in order to award the contract *. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bid of H. J. Lyo4 in the total sum of $25,172.50 for the complete structure of the E. Clinton Street bridge and the substructure and removal of the present Stewart Avenue bridge and the bid of the American Bridge Co. in the total sum of $47,967.46 for the steel superstructure erected on the Stewart Avenue bridge be and hereby are accepted and awarded, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contracts on behalf of the City. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Carried. Approved July 18, 1941 �J mayor RULES AND REGULATIONS Ig WATER & SEWER CONNECTIONS Commissioner Bishop recommended that the rules of the Board of Public Works be amended in regard to the installation and maintenance of water and sanitary sewer connections, and it was moved By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that section 4 of the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works in regard to water supply be and hereby is re- pealed, and Be It Further Resolved, that a new section 4 of t1se rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works in regard to water supply be and hereby is adopted as follows: Rule 4. Installation and Maintenance of Service Pipes. The installation of all service pipes between the water main and the curb box shall be at the expense of the owner of the premises. The same shall be installed only by the Water and Sewer Department of the City on written application by the owner to the City Clerk. The service pipes between the water main and the curb box shall after such installation become part of the City water system and shall be so maintained. Unanimously Carried. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works, in regard to sanitary sewers be amended by adding a new section to be known as section 4a• Section 4a. Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary Sewer Lines. The installation of any drain or sewer between the sanitary - sewer main and the curb or curb line shall be at the expense of the owner of the premises. The same shall be installed only by the Water and Sewer Department of the City on written appli- cation by the owner to the City Clerk. The said drain or sewer between the sanitary sewer main and Y the curb or curb line shall after such installation become part of the City sewer system and shall be so maintained. Unanimously Carried. 0 Board of Public Works -2- July 18, 19+1 TRACTOR MOWER - PARKS DEPARTMENT Commissioner Ward recommended that informal bids be requested on a tractor mower for the Parks Department as it seems impossible to. prepare specifications for such a machine. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the Oity.Engineer be directed to secure in- formal bids on machinesand present same to the Board for considera- tion. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Sp inger f City Clerk �/ II 45 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners- Hassan, Alderman - Barns City Engr.- Acting Supt. Attorney - Thaler Clerk --Springer Forester - Baker July 23, 19+1 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop of Public Works - Marble Water & Sewer.Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Cons.tr. Foreman - Cass MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE The Clerk announced that only one bid was received for the construction of the cemetery tool house. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bid be returned to the bidder unopened, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to again advertise for bids on the tool house, said bids to be opened August 13, 1941- Carried. UNPAID BILL - CITY EMPLOYEE The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from William Porter,pMtietor of a service station at 517 N. Cayuga Street, calling attention to a bill for $3.33 contracted by a City employee which has been standing unpaid since December 10, 19+0 and requesting the Board to take steps in the matter. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Acting Supt. of Public Works and City Attorney with power. Carried. REPAIRS WELFARE DEPT. HEADQUARTERS. The Clerk reported that the Common Council has approved the recommendations of the Board in re- gard to the repairs in the Welfare Department offices and directed that bids be taken for the work under the supervision of the Board of Public Works. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to prepare plans and specifications for the necessary work, and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. BRIDGE CONTRACTS Attorney Thaler reported that the contracts for the construotion of the Stewart Avenue and E. Clinton Street bridges have been prepared, and ready for signature byr the contractors as soon as the time limits have been inserted. City Engineer Marble was directed to ascertain the information required. WEEDS - VACANT LOT Attorney Thaler reported receipt of complaints in regard to weeds on vacant lots and Forester Baker agreed to attend to the matter. INFORMAL BIDS - TRACTOR MOWER The following informal bids for a tractor mower were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Make Price aL �sg Garage with 7 ft. cueing McCormick -D $73"0 Ithaca, N.Y. bar Fred Updike with 7 ft. John Deer Allis - Chalmers 717.00 Trumansburg, N.Y. mower with 6 ft. Allis- Chalmers MO er 667.00 with 5 ft. Allis- Chalmers mover 657.00 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Whereas, it is necessary to purchase a tractor mower for the use of the Parks Department, and Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, fin- ancial or otherwise, would accrue by advertising for bids thereon, and Board of Public Works -2- July 23, 1941 147 Whereas, two informal bids have been received for the tractor mower as outlined above. Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the purchase of a tractor mower for the Parks Department be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee and Commissioner Hopper with power. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Unanimously Carried. Approved July 23, 1941 atilt:, LIU, yor E. STATE STREET STORM SEWERS Engineer Marble reported that it has been found that two sections of storm sewers must be replaced in E. State Street at the following locations: State and Mitchell Streets; Sage Place. He suggested that the work be let to the paving contractor as "extrall'as some delay might occur if the work is done by City forces. After an explanation of the work required; it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the storm sewer at State and Mitchell Streets be installed by City forces, and Be It Further Resolved, that the storm sewer at Sage Place be installed by the contractor on a "coat plus" basis as outlined in the contract, after approval of the cost by the Board. Carried. REMOVAL OF ROOK - E. STATE STREET Engineer Marble reported that between Eddy and Mitchell Streets a portion of the subbase of the old pavement was laid on solid rock, and in order to provide proper drainage, this rock should be removed and replaced with a layer of gravel. Mr. Marble was directed to estimate the cost of the removal of the rock and report at a meeting t gb4eld on Friday. REQUEST TO REMOVE.DRIVEWAY Engineer Marble reported receipt of a request from Walter D. Helm for the City to remove an existing driveway at 622 W. State Street where a bowling alley is to be opened. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that permission be granted the owners to remove the driveway at their own expense, the work to be done under the super- vision of the City Engineer. Carried. SIDEWALK NOTICES Engineer Marble reported that twenty -eight notices were sent to owners to repair or replace sidewalks and only six have complied. The Engineer was directed to send final notices to those property owners who have not complied with the order to make the necessary repairs within thirty days or show reason why such repairs should not be made at a meeting of the Board of Public Works to be held August 13, 1941 at 7:30 P.M. SIDEWALK - S. FULTON STREET Attention was called to the fact that there is no sidewalk adjoining the G.L.F. service station in S. Fulton Street, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to notify the G.L. F. to install a sidewalk at their property in S. Fulton Street. Carried. CURB INSTALLATION - CORNELL UNIVERSITY HEATING PLANT Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends the installa- tion of approximately 135 ft. of curb at the University heating plant. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that curb be installed as recommended, under the supervision of the City Engineer and subject to a hearing to be held before the Board on August 13, 1941 at 7:30 P.M. Carried. RETAINING WALL - 1202 E. STATE STREET Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommends granting the request of Mr. E. G. Alexander to install a retaining wall on City property at his home at 1202 E. State Street, subject to the approval of the City Attorney. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Mr. Alexander be permitted to install the retatn- ing wall as requested subject to an agreement to be preWad by the City Attorney. OaTried. 14 (S' Board of Public Works -3-- July 23, 1941 ENCROACHMENTS Attention was again called to the fact that other property owners in E. State Street have encroached on City property in construoUng retaining walls, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer, Building Commissioner, City Attorney and City Clerk for attention. Carried. MATER SUPPLY - U.S. DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, SOIL CONSERVATION SERVIC 11 S. FULTON STREET Commissioner Bishop preselited a contract received from the Soil Conservation Department for water service at 114 S. Fulton Street. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that City Chamberlain Snyder be authorized to sign the contract on behalf of the City. 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. SAND STONE CURBING REMOVED FROM E. STATE STREET Engineer Marble and Foreman Alby were directed to find storage space for the stone curbing which is to be removed from E. State Street. On motion the meeting was adjourned to 10:00 A.M. Friday, July 25, 19410 F. H. ringer City Clerk V/ Board of Public 'Norks - Audit Sheet July 23, 1�, 41 Name Ithaca Journal F.R. C. Forster, L.D. .'attnew Benaer ',' Co. Ca.yuc;a Lwnber Co. Tropical f=aint Co. Golf Tractor Eaui n. Core. T. E.,lish Ba.ra.een's Inc. l`a,ry Parisell Fd a- rd Joy- Co. CalTu °a Lumber Co. vulf Oil Corn. James F. Francis ,`.y_ " e D. Ca. nbell a.al 0avu,3-,a Lu,^iber Co. D. B. Stewc-".rt n` Co., Inc. Tide Troni cal Paint ? Oil Co. Lori° Vest D siilfectinc, Co. L. L. .�3os—ortn A. 1.: Little Son B. _:?. Oil Co., Inc. It_iaca,ea.r c3c Auto Parts Co. S. L. 61-gel-don 1'. G. -'illei 's Sons raper. The TpxF.s Co. aoconr- Vacuun Oil Co. oran fl_ -i1. ason Herbert Stevens Fi4ance Co -, t t e e Amount 2b. 20 — 3.00 20-00— 1.18 128.70 18. 62 43b.00 15.00 1.00 - 3.10 - 2L�. 4C 1.12 �� P1_.50 . 50 - 3.00 — .74 10.89 43.56 --� 9.02 ~-'" 11. 8 25.00 7.3F 27.44 - 6%+. 48 - -- o. 4-i / i 3.19 -° 25.4 --� ,6o.8q� 10. 0o Water Fund Invoices presented for audit July 23, 1941. Bailey Meter Co. William A. Church Co. The Cleveland Cotton Products Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. Driscoll Bros. & Co. Ann C. Durnin Ehrlick Electric. Service Fisher Scientific Co. James F. Francis Freer Brothers Motor Express Ingersoll -Rand Co. City of Ithaca, Gen. Fund Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. L. V. R. R. Co. A. J. Leone, M. D. The Mathbson Alkali Works T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. Moran & Gleason Morse Chain Co. Mueller Co. Neptune Meter Co. Pittsburgh Equitable Meter Co Joseph G. Pollard Co. R. L. Schooley Smith & Caffrey Co. Solvay Sales Corporation Approved Finance Committee 3.161/ 108-.10 Co. 21.83G 327.62 5.74 6.00` 3.44 11.60 11.50 t✓° 1 i_nes 8.18 162.44 475.00 12.39'- .92 v 32.004' 47.80 �-' 5.59 121.00''` 12.25 6.1011-, 8 3 * --` « 192.50 3.12 127.20L' 229.84 333.611. — } BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 10:00 A. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, Ward City Engr.- Acting Supt. of Public Works - Marble Attorney -- Thaler Clerk - Springer July 25, 1941 1A7 Mayor Campbell announced the meeting was called to receive bids on old street car rails and such other business as might regularly come before the Board. RAIL BIDS The following moved from Thurston Avenue read by the Clerk: Bidder Empire Junk Co. Wallace Scrap Iron & Metal c)i ds for old street car rails to be re- and Taughannock Blvd. were opened and Ne't Tdn ' -- Co. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the high bid of the Wallace Scrap Iron & Metal Co. in the amount of $17.01 per net ton be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Unanimously STORM SEWER - E. STATE STREET Contractor J. F. Morgan was present and agreed to Install the storm sewer in E. State Street on a cost - plus basis at an estimated price of $420.00. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the J. F. Morgan Co. be and hereby is authorized to install the storm sewer in E. State Stree Sage Place at the estimated cost of $420.00. Unanimously ROCK EXCAVATION-- E. STATE STREET Contractor Morgan stated that it may not be necessary to remove the rock in E. State Street between Eddy and Mitchell Streets as it may be possible to change the grade slightly to allow for drainage. By Commissioner Bishop, seoonded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Caommittee with power. PAVING, BRICK SALVAGE Commissioner Hopper reported that paving bricks are being sold "and hauled from the City. dump. City Engineer Marble reported that the good bricks are being salvaged and hauled to City property for storage and that damaged bricks are being salvaged by the owner of the City dump. SAND STONE CURB INSTALLATION Commissioner Hopper suggested that the decision to install concrete curbing in E. State Street be re- considered, stating that he felt that the sand stone curbing should be used as far as possible. After discussion it was agreed that stone curbing could be us3d to advantage in other locations and that the concrete curbing should be installed in E. State Street as originally planned. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F#HSpringer City Clerk i 50 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler City Engr.- Acting Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker August 13, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Marbcle Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby Constr. Foreman - Cass MINUTES Minutes of the meetings held July 23rd and July 25th were duly approved. BIDS - CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE The following bids for the construction of the cemetery tool house were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Items 1 °to 12 Alternate Frank Hanshaw & Son 905-o4 964.68 A. d'Audiffret 1254. 0 1329.05 Herbert Muzzy S1S•Z9 917.59 By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of Herbert Muzzy for the construc- tion of the cemetery tool house be and hereby is accepted and awardec:. and Be It Further Resolved, that the matter of stucco finish to the tool house, as provided in the alternate bid, be left to the Build- ings and Grounds Committee with power. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. BIDS - WELFARE DEPT. REPAIRS The Clerk announced that only one bid was received for each of -the items in the specifications for the proposed Welfare Dept. repairs. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bids be returned to the bidders unopened, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to again advertise for bids for these repairs. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - CURB INSTALLATION - DRYDEN ROAD Mayor Campbell announced the opening of the public- hearing as advertised for this time, to hear anyone interested in the proposed installation of approximately 135 ft. of curbdagin Dryden Road, adjacent to the University heating plant. As no one appeared, it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the City Engineer be directed to install the curb and prepare the usual assessment map. Carried. SIDEWALK HEARING In response to final sidewalk notices ordered served at the meeting held July 23, 1941, Mr. Hull of the firm of Hull and Wheaton, tenants of the building at 910 W. State Street, appeared and requested permission to raise the grade of the sidewalk at that location. After recommendation of the Highway Committee, the request was denied. Mr. F. L. Tyler appeared and protested the order to install sidewalks at his properties at 1205, 1314 and 1316 E. State Street, stating that these lots have been sold on contract. Mr. Tyler was informed that since title to these lots is still in his name he will be expected to install the sidewalks as ordered. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Whereas, final sidewalk notices have been duly served and a public hearing thereon held by the Board, and Whereas, all persons wishing to be heard in relation thereto have been considered, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the Board's orders be carried out and the City Engineer authorized to construct the above mentioned sidewalks and all other walks which have not been constructed in accordance with the Board's orders. Carried. Board of Public Works 2C G.L.F. SIDEWALKS - FULTON STREET City Engineer t at the G.L.F. has requested permission to defer a sidewalk at their property in S. Fulton Street store is completed and the request was granted by August 13, 1941 Marble reported installation of until their new the Board. ow 1_ o . DRIVEWAY REQUEST - MRS. JOHN J. BARKER Mrs. John J. Barker appeared and requested permission to install a driveway on City property immediately north of Cascadilla Creek at 112 Linn Street. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. R. J. WALKER - D GE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt of a claim from R. J. Walker in the amount of $6.15 for damages to his car alleged to have been received on August 2, 1941 when the sprinkler truck backed into his car and damaged a fender. A report submitted by the driver of the City truck confirmed Mr. Walker's statement, and it was moved By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that it is the sentiment of this Board that the claim is just and should be paid, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to authorize payment of the claim. Carried. NATI to discharge sanitary sewers was presented. It was pointed out that the storm sewer is readily accessible and, it was moved By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the request be denied. Carried. airconditioning effluent i onal the PETITION FOR CURB REPAIRS - WILLOW AVENUE A petition signed by 11 residents of the 200, 300 and 400 blocks of Willow Avenue was presented requesting the City to make repairs to the curbing in that section. By Co^ulissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Corriittee for investigation and recommendation. Carried. REQUEST FOR SANITARY SETuER EXTENSION - MAPLE AVENUE A letter fron Hrs. C. H. Armstrong was presented requesting the extension of the sanitary sewer to accommodate her property at 151 Uaple Avenue. By Co nissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Sewers Committee for investigation and report. Carried, SANITARY SEWER - GILES STREET The Clerk ri Broad bas requested action by tUis Board in on sanitary conditions in Giles Street. The Clerk was instructed to inform Dr. available at this time for the installation being studied by the Board. ;ported that Health Offi c -- regard to his report Broad that funds are not and that the matter is Carried. CORNELIUS GEORGIA - CLAIY. .attorney Thaler reported that Yr. Georgia has requested settlement of his claim for damages to his property in S. Albany Street in the amount of $400.00. Mr. Thaler recommended a payment of $300.00 in full settlement By Commissioner Egbert,. seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Hr. Georgia be offerred the sum of $300.00 in full settle=ment of the claim provided the CoYnnon Council will appro- priate the funds. Carried. RETAINING WALL 1310 E. STATE STREET Commissioner Egbert reported receipt of a request from David S. Perry for permission to install a retaining wall in front of his property at 1310 E. State Street, the wall to encroach on City property. It was agreed that these encroachments should be avoided wherever possible, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission to install the wall on City property be denied. Carried. 152 Board of public Works -3- August 13, 19+1 DRIVEWAY-- 623 W. STATE STREET Commissioner Egbert reported re- ceipt of a request from ouis Cramer for permission to widen the driveway 12 ft. at his service station at 623 W- State Street. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be granted to extend the driveway as requested. Carried. STREET OPENINGS - NEW YORK TELEPHONE CO. A representative of the Telephone Co. was present and requested permission to make street openings to install conduit and to enlarge manholes at Tioga and Seneca Streets and at Tioga and Buffalo Streets. He stated that the work will require about 6 weeks to complete. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. ±1A V.L JU1LH5 ' MUTEL - DRIVEWolY - S. ALTRWA STREET Engineer Marble re- ported that due to the closing of E. State Street, cars are using the driveway south of the Travelers' Hotel to gain admittance to the service stations in E. State Street and that Mr. Potter, pro- prietor of the Hotel requested the City to make some repairs to the driveway and to apply calcium chloride to alley the dust. The Engineer was directed to notify Mr. Potter that the City may not do work on private property. CENTER TRAFFIC MARKER NEW PAVEMENT Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee , cf(fnter traffic marker of white or buff colored brick be i eat n the new pavement in E. State and Mitchell Streets, and Contractor Morgan who was present, agreed to install the marker at an estimated cost of $297.00. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the J. F. Morgan Co. be and hereby is autho -n red to install a center traffic marker at a cost not to exceed $300.0Q. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. PLAIN STREET BRIDGE Commissioner Hopper reported receipt of com- plaints in regard to the closing of the Plain Street bridge over Six Mile Creek, and that upon further consideration he felt that it could be reopened to limited traffic. After discussion, it was Moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the Plain Street bridge be reopened to passenger car traffic only and posted for a load limit of 3 tons. Carried. SPRINKLER SYSTEArl - ITHACA LE�1THER PRODUCTS FACTORY Water Supt. Carpenter reported receipt of a request from the Ithaca Leather Products Co. for t,7ater service for a sprinkler system in their factory which is situated outside the City limits. He stated that the Leather Co. will install the water serv_.ce at their own expense. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Water Committee for investigation and report. Carried. TER SERVICE - CORIELL UNIVERSITY TORY Dater Suet. carpenter reported receipt of a request fronl Cornell Jniversity to extend a 2 in. water service to their new electrical laboratory, the extension to be made at University expense. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the hater Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SANITARY SEER LINE - UNIVERSITY AVENUE Water and Sewer Supt. Carpenter reported that during wet periods, the sanitary sewer ling; in University Avenue is not adequate to carry the flow and he recommended that the line be enlarged when funds are available. By Cori- missioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Sanitary Sewer Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SEWER LINE - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE dater and Sewer Supt. Carpenter reported receipt of permission from the State Dept. of Health to discharge effluent into Fall Creek during the time the new bridge is under construction and he requested the Board to authorize the removal of the line. PnART OF TUDLIC '*,)'S - ,TT',)TT !uEust 13, 1941. Fanshaw t Sons 1779.34 J F Morgan Co 12 06.68 - " Y Telephone Co bb,04-- T 3 Fillers Sons' Taper Co 59.32-- 7ort3n 7rinting A 5.00- ithrcs Journal 9.06-- n j 7yan 1, E Electric n Gas Cor2 51.56 7avisall 1,50 7wnc02 I Fo7ers 0 j 7U-SS7 n Co . 9,3 Tt>nC" 10 0 � �ntn T,rts Co 5.76--- j j Driscoll 81 Jamieson 7c7inne7 Co 4.0; Coils Chevrolet Co inc Arm Prothers 45.0c Vobi7son n Cary3ntw, 101.56 Cnyaqw Lumber Co 12.27- liectric � 3as C 0 r Wply C_ 1.96 =o-e Concratq Tachin=7 Q-) Nrica 7 71:0t�nll Rhica-n Preuratic Too! Co 7ADP's 7.75 Tohr J 7ra-ar Nyqq- 7%orc Corp 5.95--- zgvvrstick A ine Z0.14 4 7 Ttewrt So Tnc 2.00 1 V 2 � Co . 7,j iol 7uner Co -ler r 23.0-- 2 qanarrl Crushed 2tons Co Z73.16 - socon7-70cuum oil 20 247.62--- Tisdel's Tenair nho,-) 1.75 wervicenter Tnc 0.18 ,,nap-on Tools Corp 2.20 "orth aide Coal Co 9.00 1 7 T,nj 7nSine A Garaqe Co inc 733.65 " 5 Stubblefield 9.00-- Puritan Kill Nordens 7.50-- I.-tate Conservation Dolt 1.00 The qaneral Crushed Stone Co 205.63 City of Tthaca, Tester 7uA, 5.'.19 Tthaw Laundries 15.24 Cayugs Lumber Co 41.16 Ithaca Co-op 1 7 7 cervice Inc 56.85 ithacr ice A Coal Co 5.,-55 G �Ialvin, 711 ➢ 32.00 A 7 Ru7sey A Son 0 01 . 97 Clapp Vachinery Co 77,allaue Scrap Iron A Yetal Co 88 o 2 0 Wallace Scrap Iron E retal Co 35.10 Syracuse Supply Co 477.25 Paynolds V Drake 31.10--- S L Shel6on 2.88 77 T InSlish 1,308.00.- . T Inglish 654.00 0 J Jolly 16.05 Sincalir Yefining Co AM A:jricaj Coin Lock Co Inc 9.14 71yhca Co -mittee: t e r Fund Tnvoices T)rcsenter3 "'or 4iidlt Aiigupt 13th. 1Q41. John T. -Allen qt 4.73 American Chain & Cable Co. 12.17 AtT,ters 2.47 Auto Body & R?dAqtor !"Iorks P.921" Beale, McCarthy & Rogers 15.98 Bi shop's 1,11all Paper & Paint Co. 1.94 y. Cayuga Lumber Co. 868.25--/ rallemung "Po'unary Corp. 48.68, W1111am A. 0'1-.irch Co, 3.25` T',-vis & Lee Flectrie Co. 1.70 D. L. & W. R. R. Co. 4.65 Driscoll Bros. & C-no 81.02 J. J. Driscoll .98,,--" Flsh°r Scientific Co. 1.16 F. F. C. Forster, V. D. 3.00 G. A1x. GD1vtn, W. D. 15.00 General 'Elsc try i.c Co. 4.40 Hav,ersttak & Co. Inc. 202.08 Henry R. Head 2.01 Ingersoll -Rend Co. 1.9788.77 Cit- of It-hE°ca, General Fund 302.591 -° Ith-,ca Coop G. L. F. Service Inc. ?5.40 Ith; --cp Geer & Auto Parts Co. Jamieson-McKinney Co. 2.05.061 15.04 The Jeffrey Wi nuf,- c tu ring Co, Edward Joy Co. 9:*60 C. R. Johnson 126.00'; Leo P. Tiqrkin, D. 13.00 L. V. F. F. Co. 3.97 Mp.rton Bros, Co. 11. . 20 9e,--sie Roberts Medes 2.50;'el- Moran & �Tleason 242.00�-' VuPlIc- r Co. ?"Id-1 Neptune Teter Co. 346.50 Nero, York Sty to Electric & Gas Corp. 2.02 New York Telephone Co* 27 . 4 9 4-' Novo Engine Co. 2.29-°' Carl Personlus 5.67- C. D. Rspcklee 9.68 Air Reynolds & Drake 1.051 Robinson & Carpenter 514.60 C. J. Rumsey & Co. 35.82° E. M. Rumsey & Son 56,90 L. A. Salomon & Bro. 40.22 S. L. Sheldon Sinclair Refining Co. Socony-Vacuum Oil Co. 22.87 And- Sf-irring 9.99 D. B. Sl-plqart & Co. 3.25 1�1 1 Stover Printing Co. 26.65V 25.50 Sturm Broe-& r The Subwa, Forge 30.M/ The Texpe Co. 2.72 Tompkins Courty Memorial H^s Ital 6.00 252.00 Ward Construction Co. Wvestingh^use Electric Supply 1.48 C. 7V. Wismar .12.20,,' Approved Finance Comrnitltee 153 Board of Public Works -4-- August 13, 1941 By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be granted to remove the sewer line from the bridge and to discharge the effluent into Fall Creek. Carried. REMOVAL OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE Water Supt. Carpenter reported that the Horwitz Scrap Metal Co. has agreed to remove the water and sewer lines from the Stewart Avenue bridge for the sum of $p200.00. BY Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Supt. Carpenter be authorized to contract with the Horwitz Co. to remove the water and sewer lines, brackets and eye -bolts for a sum not to exceed $200.00. Carried. THURSTON AVENUE - WATER AND SEWER LINES Supt. Carpenter reported that solid rock has been encountered in the excavation for water and sewer lines in Thurston Avenue and he recommended the new installa- tion be stopped at a point approximately 115 ft. eagt of Wyckoff Avenue. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Supt. Carpenter be authorized to install proper connections for the future installation of water and sewer lines in Thurston Avenue and to stop the present installation at the point recommended. 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. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT City Engineer Marble reported receipt of a new contract for street lighting as prepared and submitted by the N.Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the contract be referred to the Highway Committee. City Attorney and City Engineer for study and report. Carried. WAGE INCREASES - DEPARTMENT E31PLOYEES Commissioner Tgbert reported that Foreman Alby has recommended an increase in the hourly rate of five employees as follows: No. 103 William Daines %.58 per hour to 6.60 per hour " 210 Eugene DiPrimio .50 ° it to -55 11 " 24 Joseph massicci .50 " " to . 1' it " 3 Sam Scamardo -50 +' " to . 55 " 193 Frank DeLibero .50 " of to .55 '► +� By Coy: =issioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the hourly rate of the above named employee; be increased as recommended. Carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION At this point it was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the Board go into executive session. PORTABLE CHLORINATOR Water Supt. Carpenter reported that from time to time contamination is found in water mains and that it is impera- tive that proper equipment be secured to care for these emergencies; and he recor_imended that a portable chlorinator manufactured only by the Wallace & Tiernan Co. be purchased at the price of $600.00. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Corm -iissioner Hassan: Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that it is necessary to purchase a portable chlorinator to insure potable in all emergencies., and water Whereas, the Wallace and Tiernan Co. has quoted a price of $600.00 on such a chlorinator, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the purchase of a portable chlorinator be authorized without the formality of advertising for bids thereon; and that the quotation of the Wallace and Tiernan Co. in the amount of $600.00 be and the sane hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor 154 Board of Public Works -5-- VACATION AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE'- CITY ENGINEEF following letter from City Engr.- Acting upt. T. F. Marble was presented: The Board of Public Works Ithaca, N. Y. Gentlemen: August 13, 1941 F. MARBLE The Public "August 13, 1941 Circumstances entirely beyond my control render it im- perative that I request my vacation and leave of absence. Respectfully yours Thomas F. Marble, City Engineer" After discussion it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Per. Marble be granted two weeks vacation with pay beginning August 16, 1941 and two months leave of absence with pay beginning September 1, 1941. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and they are hereby authorized to prepare a letter of recommendation for .`Ir. Marble- Unanimously Carried. APPOINTMENT - LEON H. CASS - ACTING CITY By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Resolved, that effective August 16, hereby is appointed Acting City Engineer Engineer - :'acting Supt. of Public Storks Ma: On motion the meeting was adjourned of the Mayor. ENGINEER Commissioner Ward: 1941, Leon H. Cass be and during the absence of City rble. Carried. to reconvene at the call F. H. pringer� City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engineer Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7: 30 P. M. August 27, 19+1 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward Cass 77ater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. 15e BIDS - WELFARE DEPT. REPAIRS The following bids for repairs to the Welfare Dept. offices were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Better Paint and Wall- Linoleum Electric circa Painting Papering, paper Service %9-00 Rothschild Brothers 7.97 Norton Electric Co. 9139.50 William M. Egan $219.00 $103.05 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bids be accepted and referred to the Common Council for study and award. Carried. CATCH BASIN - E. MARSHALL STREET Mr. Joseph Sullivan called atten- tion to the condition of his property at x+05 E. Marshall Street where water from a garage roof runs across his sidewalk and causes a danger- ous condition especially when freezing and he suggested that a catch basin be installed to carry the water to the storm sewer. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey; Resolved, that the matter be referred to Acting City Engineer Cass for investigation and recommendation. 'Carried. FIRST NATIONAL BANK - REQUEST TO DISCHARGE AIRCONDITIONING EFFLUENT INTO THE SANITARY SEWER A letter from the Jamieson- MoKinney Co. was presented requesting the Board to reconsider the application for permission to discharge airconditioning effluent from the First National Bank building into the sanitary sewer. The letter stated that it is practically impossible to *discharge water from the air - conditioning machine into the storm sewer. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Sewers Committee for investigation and report. Carried. - 0 petition signed by three owners of property in tdgewood Place was presented requesting the Board to place street signs at the inter- section of Ozmun Place and Edgewood Place. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner hard: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. STEPS - MORSE CHAIN CO. PUMPING STATION A letter from the Morse Chain Co. was presented requesting permission to install steps in- side the retaining wall at their pumping station in S. Cayuga Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Creeks and Bridges Committee for investigation and report. Carried. DRIVEWAY - 112 LINK STREET A letter from Mrs. Frances E. Barker was presented requesting permission to install a driveway on City property at 112 Linn Street. Acting City Engineer Cass was directed to locate the property line after which the Highway Committee will investigate the request and make recommendations to the Board. Board of Public Works -2- August 27, 1941 N. TIOGA STREET PAVING PROJECT Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the W.P.A. has requested formal notice of cancellation of the paving project in N. Tioga Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that Acting City Engineer Cass be authorized and directed to notify W.P.A. of the cancellation of the project. Carried. CURB INSTALLATION- OAK AVENUE Acting City Engineer Cass reported receipt of a request from Cornell University for the installation of approximately 620 ft. of curbing in Oak Avenue in the rear of Fairview Manor apartment house. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be.referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SIDEWALKS - CITY PROPERTY Acting City Engineer Cass reported that there are several places where sidewalks should be installed on City property to complete the sidewalks installed by property owners. He stated that there is approximately 180 ft. of said sidewalks in- cluding 100 ft. between Bridge and Water Streets in E. State Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the sidewalks be installed as recommended. Carried. SIDEWALK - 617 1;. TIOG, A STREET Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the Rita E. Fuller property at 617 N. Tioga Street where a sidewalk was ordered installed, has been taken over by the Welfare Dept., and since it will be necessary to put in a considerable amount of fill, he recommended that the walk be installed by the City. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the walk be installed by City forces. SIDEWALK - 147 -149 E. STATE STREET Aotingg City Engineer Cass re- ported that recently a woman fell on the eidewalk in front of the Woolworth Store in E. State Street. Upon investigation he found the flage were uneven and in poor condition. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. SIDEWALK VAULT DOORS - 115 ESTATE STREET Attorney Thaler called attention to the condition of the sidewalk vault doors at the J. C. Penney Store in E. State Street. The Highway Committee agreed to investigate the condition. WIDENING INTERSECTION - COLLEGE AVENUE AND MITCHELL STREET Acting City Engineer Cass recommended that the intersection of College Avenue and Mitchell Street be widened at this time in anticipation of the possible widening of College Avenue at a future time. He stated that the widening would constitute an extra in the paving contract but would be of advantage if College Avenue is widened. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer with power. Carried. K U4Z DRAIN - MITCHELL STREET Acting City Engineer Cass reported that when the old curbing was removed from Mitchell Street, two soft spots were found and he recommended that 6 ins open joint tile drain be installed from Delaware Avenue easterly for approximately 26o ft. The matter was referred to the Highway Committee for investiga- tion and report. CLINTON STREET BRIDGE Acting City Engineer Cass reported that Bridge Engineer Tow-art recommends that all work on the E. Clinton Street bridge be deferred until steel is available in order to avoid unnecessary closing of the bridge. It was reported that it will be possible to learn the approxi- mate date of delivery of the steel about September let. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Contractor Lyon be notified to defer all work on the bridge until steel is available. Carried. Board of Public works -3- August 27, 1941 15 I INSPECTOR - BRIDGE SNORK Acting City Engineer Cass suggested that an inspector for the bridge work be employed at an early date. He was directed to discuss the matter with Engineer Towart and report. GASOLINE, FUEL OIL AND KEROSENE-CONTRACTS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the present contras a for furnishing gasoline, fuel oil and kerosene will expire on September 25th. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the Engineer be authorized and directed to pre- pare specifications for the purchase of gasoline, fuel oil and kerosene for the ensuing year, and the Clerk be authorized to advertise for bids thereon, said bids to be opened at a regular meeting of this Board to be held September 24, 1941. Carried. BARRICADE - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE Commissioner Egbert called atten- tion to the fact that the approaches to the Stewart Avenue bridge have not been well barricaded and Acting City Engineer Cass was directed to notify the Contractor to keep the approaches well barricaded. CURB AND GUTTER - E. STATE STREET Commissioner Hopper stated that he understands ready mixed concrete is to be used for the installa- tion of the curb and gutter in E. State Street and Acting City Engineer Cass was directed to see that proper inspection of the mix is maintained. RAILROAD CROSSINGS Acting City Engineer Cass was directed to notify both the ehigh Valley and D.L. & W. Railroad Companies to repair their crossings in the City at once. FLORAL AVENUE Commissioner Hopper reported receipt of complaints from residents of Floral Avenue in regard to the condition of the D. fir. Head property at the corner of Seneca Street and Floral Avenue where the building was destroyed by firs, and to the lack of curb and gutter along the street which permits water to run across and damage private property. Attorney Thaler stated that the Mayor has power to direct owners to clean up their property and Mayor Campbell agreed to_ attend to the matter. It was agreed that the matter of installing curb and gutter would be given further consideration. PATER SERVICE - CORNELL UNIVERSITY ELE CAL LABORATORY Commission- er Bishop reported that the Rater Committee recommends the installa- tion of a 2 inch water service to the now electrical laboratory in Mitchell Street. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that a 2 inch water service be installed as requested by the University. Carried. SPRINKLER SYSTEM - ITHACA LEATHER PRODUCTS FACTORY Commissioner Bishop reported that the Water Committee recommends that a service main be installed at the expense of the Leather Products Co. for a sprinkler system at their plant, and that an annual fee for the service be charged. It was agreed to give the matter further study and make recommendation at the next meeting. SKATER YAI7 EXTENSION - CITY DUMP Supt. Carpenter reported that dlic to the extension of the fill it is necessary to extend the water main in the City dump approximately 700 ft. By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Pater Committee with power. Carried. SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION - MMLE AVENUE Supt. Carpenter reported that it will be necessary to extend the sanitary sewer approximately 90 ft. to accommodatt the property at 151 Maple Avenue as requested at the last meeting. By Commissioner Rumsey,seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the Suter and Sewer Departments be and hereby are authorized to extend the sewer line to accommodate the property at 151 Maple Avenue after plans have been prepared by the City Engineer. Carried. I 5 Board of Public forks -4- August 273 1941 LARKIN - DA11AGE CLAIM Supt. Carpenter reported receipt of a claim in the amount of 21.83 for damages to the residence of Dr. Leo Larkin in Cayuga Heights Road alleged to have been caused by the increased water pressure when the main was removed from the Stewart Avenue bri dge. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for investigation and report. Carried. AUDIT 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. STATUS - ACTING CITY ENGINEER Commissioner Egbert expressed the opinion that the status of the Acting City Engineer should be clarified and after discussion it was moved, By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Leon H. Cass be and hereby is appointed Acting City Engineer -Supt. of Public Works during the absence of City Engineer- Acting Supt. of Public Works Marble at a salary of $60.00 weekly effective August 28, 1941. Carried. SANITARY SEWER LINE - UNIVERSITY AVENUE Commissioner Rumsey re- ported that the Sewers Committee recommends that the sewer line in University Avenue be enlarged when funds and time will permit. The Engineer was directed to prepare plane for the work. RETAINING WALL - CASCADILLA CREEK Commissioner Ward reported that there are two trees in the line of the proposed retaining wall .long Cascadilla Creek. He recommended that they be removed before the wall is constructed. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Creeks and Bridges Committee with power. Carried. PUMPING STATION - GILES STREET Commissioner Ward reported that wring flood times the water in Six Mile Creek runs against the pumping station and that the condition should be corrected to avoid damage to the building. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Water Committee for investigation and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. y ' '0 - -�.. F. H. Sp nger City lerk Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet August 27, 1941 Name Pitney -Bowes Post. Meter Co. Socony - Vacuum Oil Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Lohr & Kramer Goodrich Silvertown Stores Shunk Xfg. Co. Clarence Smith Moran & Gleason A. M. Little & Son Haverstick & Co., Inc. T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. Ithaca Ice & Coal Co. Robinson & Carpenter H. J. Wilson, 11. D. City of Ithaca, Water Fund Maintenance Products, Inc. Clarkson Chemical Co. J. C. Stowell Co. Sinclair Refining Co. Michigan Roadside Table Co. Bardeen School Supplies Inc. D. L. & W. R.R. Co. Dean of Ithaca, Inc. Amount 1.11 — 334. 20 -- 1.27 54.58 -- 19. 80 2.75 - 220.00 12.37 - 4.19 6.40 5-00-- 5-00 - 21.70 20.59 29.89 6.42 - 12.90 98.79---- 202.57 22-85- 5.00 Finance Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit August- 27th, 1941, Ames Electric Welding Co. 12.50'--' Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 3.64 The R. W. Cramer Co. 16. W. S. Darl ey & Co. 36.75,p- The Edson Corporation 465.50 �,- Enterprise Foundry Co. 271.25lr Fisher Scientific Co. 13.68 General Electric Co. 3.80 V Hurwitz Bros. Iron & Metal Co. 200.00V Ingersoll #Rand Co. 4.46 G-' City of Ithaca, General Fund 464.00 �, a n n a n 108.351,' The Mathieson Alkali Works 33.321''` Moran & Gleason 50.001'' Neptune Meter Co. 103 :951 ' Overhead Door Co. of N. Y. Inc. 26.5W -'- Joseph 0. Pollard Co. 15.57 v Quaker Rubber Corporation 66.341 ''' L. A. Salomon & Bro. 77.35--" 6.36 '' Shell '041 Co. Sinclair Refining Co. 1.831 �- Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 3.00 161.70% Tapax Manufacturing Co. Yoran ? Gleason 56.00:1 v u L' 1 C Forster, T" D, U 00./ 17.l i ny� , a � _vY Approved Finance Committee Z - " Z 1-59 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 2:00 P. M. September 12, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer The Mayor announced the meeting was called to further discuss the matter of requesting the Municipal Civil Service Commission to furnish an eligible list for the position of Superintendent of Public Works, and to discuss such other business as might regularly come before the Board. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS It was explained that in order to prepare the announcement for an examination for the position of Superintendent of Public Works, the Municipal Civil Service Commis- sion requires information, as to residence and educational require- ments for the position, as well as a statement as to the salary to be paid, the subjects to be examined in, and a statement of the duties. After discussion it was moved, By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Clerk be and he hereby is directed to pre- I pare and submit to the Municipal Civil Service Commission a requisi- tion for a list of persons eligible to appointment as Superintendent of Public Works, and Be It Further Resolved, that the starting salary be and hereby is fixed at $6,000.00 annually, and Be It Further Resolved, that this Board recommends the follow- ing residence requirements, minimum qualifications, and other pre- liminary suggestions all of which shall be incorporated in the requisition to the Municipal Civil Service Commission: Residence Inasmuch as unusual technical training and ability are required, it is the sense of this Board that the residence rule be waived, and that applications be received from any resident of the State of New York meeting the preliminary requirements. Minimum Qualifications I. License om the State of New York as a Civil Engineer. 2. Ten (10) years of experience in municipal engineering, or fifteen (15) years of general civil engineering experience. Suggested Ratable Subjects of Examination 1. Training and experience, includsupervisory experience. and ability. 2. Design and operation of water and sanitary sewer systems; engineering, construction, and maintenance of highways and bridges including bridge design; general intelligence and engineering ability. Duties Supervision of the departments under the Board of Public Worms as set forth in Section 123 of the City Charter, in- cluding the making of reports to the Board concerning the physical condition of the various properties, and recommendations as to engineering, maintenance and construction practice and methods; supervision and preparing of proper records of the work of the department. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. The Clerk was directed to arrange for a meeting with the Finance Committee, and Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works of the Council at 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 17, 1941. 1-60 Board of Public Works September 12, 1941 SALARY IITCMASES Commissioner Ward recommended that due to the great increase in work that the salaries of Supt. Carpenter and Foreman Alby be increased, and it was moved, By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the salary of Geo. D. Carpenter be and hereby is increased to $70.00 weekly; that the salary of August Alby be and hereby is increased to $60.00 weekly effective September 15, 1941. Ayes 5 Ways 0 Carried and Approved. On motion the meeting was adjourned t® 7:30 P.M. Wednesday, September 17, 1941. • .> F. H. pringer City Clerk V BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 16 1- City of Ithaca, N. Y. Adjourned Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. September 17, 1941 PRESENT Mayor •- Campbell Commissioners -- Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Bishop, ward Aldermen - Barns, Gibb, Vail Clerk - Springer MINUTES Minutes of the meetings held August 27th and September 12th, 1941 were duly approved. The Mayor announced the meeting was called to discuss the matter of the appointment of a Superintendent of Public Works, with the Finance Committee and the Committee on Relations with the Board of Public Works of the Council, and to transact such other business as might properly come before the Board. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Commissioner Ward stated that at a meeting held September 12, 1941, the Board of Public Works agreed on the starting salary to be paid a Superintendent, and upon the minimum qualifications for the position, and that the Board would appreciate an expression of opinion by the Aldermen present. After discussion, Aldermen Barns and Gibb of the Finance Com- mittee of the Council agreed to recommend to the Council that an appropriation of $6,000. per annum be made for the salary of a Superintendent of Public Works, effective upon the appointment of a Superintendent. ' BRIDGE INSPECTOR Commissioner Egbert reported that it will be possible to employ a part time inspector for the bridge construction who has been recommended by Engineer Towart, and the Bridge Committee was authorized to arrange for the inspector. TELEPHONE CABLE - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE Commissioner Egbert reportek that the New York Telephone Coo' wish to install a cable on the new Stewart avenue bridge, that they have been notified that a written request should be submitted for consideration of the Board. CURB AND GUTTER - TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. Egbert reported that in connection with the paving in Taughannock Blvd. that a short section of curb and gutter should be replaced at an estimated cost of $200.00. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the curb and gutter be installed as recommended. Carried. Acting City Engineer - Supt. of Public Works Cass entered the Council Chamber at this time. SIDEWALK GRADE - CORNELL STREET Acting City Engineer Cass present: a sketch of the proposed future curb and gutter and sidewalk in- stallation in Cornell Street and explained that the sidewalk grade is approximately 6 inches abov4ithe proposed curb line which will allow for possible future changes in the street grade. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the plan as submitted be and hereby is approved Carried, BOARD OF EDUCATION - SIDEWALK - CORNELL STREET Acting City Enginee5 Cass reported that the Board of Education has requested the Board of Public Works to install the proposed sidewalk in Cornell Street on a cost plus basis. It was regularly moved, seconded and carried that the sidewalk be installed by City forces on a cost plus 15 percent basis. ELEVATION - NEW CONSTRUCTION It was suggested that the Building Commissioner should advise persons securing a permit for new build- ings to check with the City Engineer on the elevation of sanitary sewers, as houses have been built recently at an elevation which has required expensive sanitary sewer installation. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. Sp nger, Cit Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regulai Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Rumsey, Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Forester - Baker Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Assessor - Thorne City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M. Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby September 10, 1941 MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. TAU DELTA PHI ENTRANCE A representative of the Tau Delta Phi Fraternity of 934 Stewart Avenue appeared before the Board and re- quested permission to close the present entrance to the Fraternity and make a new opening in the iron railing. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer with power. Carried. E. STATE STREET PAVING William Wilkinson called attention to the fact that members of the Taxpayers Association were assured that reinforcing steel would be used in the construction of the new pavement in E. State and Mitchell Streets, and that State specifica- tions for aggregates would be followed. He acknowledged that the inability to secure the steel without delaying the work would justify the decision to increase the thick- ness of the sub -base and eliminate steel reinforcing, but did not think the use of local aggregates and elimination of reinforcing steel and expansion joints would insure a good pavement. Commissioner Ward explained that local aggregates are entirely satisfactory for use in a sub -base and that expansion joints in the sub -base would cause a break in the brick pavement. MAYOR'S MESSAGE The following communication to the Board was pre- sented: "September 10, 1941 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA Gentlemen: During my term of office, by written and personal messages to you, I have made many suggestions in the interest of sound, elfioiAi_- city administration. At our meetings, as well as at meetings of the Common Council I have made it my policy to afford our citizeao an opportunity to express their views on current city issues ax -_1 problems and it has been gratifying to note the increased interes'' in city affairs. I am also pleased with your response to my suggestions, but I am disappointed with the lack of active considaia- tion that you have given to my suggestion of the appointment of a City Superintendent. To have efficient administration of the public works program of the city it is necessary to have someone who is responsible for the conduct and coordination of this part of the city business. I cannot conceive of any reason why a City Super- intendent should not be appointed. This problem has been discussed many times. I again say to you, "The City of Ithaca needs a com- petent City Superintendent, and one should be employed as'soon as possible." You men have the power to secure a City Superintendent and I assure you I will approve and welcome such action on your part. Sincovely yours, Joseph Campbell MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ITHACA" Board of Public Works -2- September 10, 1941 Commissioner Rumsey stated that tt will be necessary to pay a salary of from $6,000. to $9,000. annually to secure a competent superintendent and he recommended that when the leave of absence of City Engineer Marble has expired, the Municipal Civil Service Commission be requested to furnish an eligible list from which to appoint a Superintendent of Public Works. Commissioner Hopper stated that the matter of appointing a superintendent has been considered and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the Municipal Civil Service Commission be re- quested to submit an eligible list forthwith from which a City Superintendent may be selected, and Be It Further Resolved, that this Board, with the approval of the Common Council, fix a minimum and maximum salary to be paid to such person as may be selected, the salary to be determined upon the fitness, training and experience of the one selected. Ayes 4 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. SIDEWALKS - CORNELL STREET A letter from E. V. Staker, President of the Bryant Park Civic Association was presented thanking the Mayor, Board of Public Works and Forester Baker for the cooperation accorded the residents of.Bryant Park and Eastwood area in the past and calling attention to the lack of sidewalksin Cornell Street, south of Mitchell Street. The letter stated that the Board of Education has expressed willingness to construct a sidewalk on the east side of their proper- ty in Cornell Street and requested the Board of Public Works to provide at least a temporary cinder walk south of that point to the Eastwood section. It was explained that the balance of the walk would be on private property and it was moved By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that Acting City Engineer Cass be directed to notify the owners to install sidewalks at a grade to be determined by the Highway Committee and City Engineer. Carried. Commissioner Hassan entered the Council chamber at this time. ENGINEER'S REPORT ON STEWART AVE7UE AND CLINTON STREET BRIDGES The following report on the progress of the steel superstructure as pre- pared by Engineer Towart was presented: The Board of Public Works, Ithaca, New York. Dear Sir: "September S, 1941 Re: City Bridges We report on progress of the steel superstructures as of date: East Clinton Street Bridge: H5151 Materials ordered at mill July 2 , 1941 7 Shop detail drawings ready for approval by Sept. 25, 1941 Shop drawings in shop by October 1, 1941 Mill materials (exclusive of stock reserved) 79405 11 11 received at shop to Sept. 2) 1941 366524 or, 4E01v or.' u repuired.� " scheduled for completion October 1, 1941. Stewart Avenue Bridge: H5152 Materials ordered at mill July 24, 1941 II Shop drawings ready for approval by Se t. 25, 1941 Shop drawings in the shop by Oct. 1, 1941 Mill materials, other than reserved stock on hand, 312174# if it received at shop up to Sept. 3 113579 #, or 360 of Total The material situation is shaping up better than we anticipated and if the present sahhedule is maintained we can reasonably expect construction to follow through to completion before we experience any considerable winter hazards. By the time substructure work is completed on Stewart Avenue, we should have a comprehensive line up on Clinton Street materials to determine when to start demolition with a minimum of time for t1F new structure to be opened for traffic use. We are keeping in touch with the mill situation to expedite delivery to make shop fabrication possible, and will of course advise you as to progress. Yours very truly, James Towart C.E." Board of Public Works -3- September 10, 1941 MONARCH RESTAURANT ENCROACHMENT A letter from Architect R. E. Metzger was presented requesting permission to extend the canopy at the Monarch restaurant approximately 4 inches beyond the extreme encroachment of the old canopy. The letter stated that the encroachment occurs only for about 4 feet of the 27 foot front and that the remaining canopy is about 15 inches less than the original encroachment. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Kopper: Resolved, that the request be granted subject to the approval of the Building Commissioner. Carried. AMERICAN BRIDGE CO. CONTACT Attorney Thaler reported that the contract with the American Bridge Co. has been signed and that Mr. Gray has given assurance that the steel will be forthcoming as agreed, but that he requests that effort to secure a priority number be continued in order that the Company's stock may be replaced. ELECTRIC LINE -- TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. Acting City Engineer Cass r eportec receipt of a request by the N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. for permission to move their pole line in Taughannock Blvd. to a point back of the existing ditch on the west side of the road. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and Acting City Engineer with power. Carried. ELECTRIC SERVICE - CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE Acting City Engineer Case reported that it has been found necessary to renew the service wires to the new cemetery tool house at an estimated expense of $25.00, to meet the Underwriters requirements. He stated that the present wires tare damaged by the fire which destroyed the tool house. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Ground; Committee for investigation and report. Carried. STORM, SMR - WYCKOFF HD. AND HIGHLAND AVE. Acting City Engineer Cass reported that an 9 inch storm sewer leading from 2 catch basins at the intersection of Wyckoff Rd. and Highland Ave. has been fount: to be clogged and since the line is so deep, it will cost approxi- mately $200.00 less to install a new line than to open the old one. He stated it is possible to go directly north on private property a distance of 120 feet to a gorge north of the City line. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to prepare plans and specifications for the proposed line and present to the Board for consideration. Carried. TESTING - PAVING BRICKS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that arrangements have been made for testing the bricks to be used in the State and Mitchell Streets paving at a cost of $4.00 per t e that BIDS - GRADER TIRES Acting City Engineer Cass reported /Commiss:i_.&..U._ Eg ert requested several local merchants to submit bids for an extra tire, tube and rim for each of the 2 graders and that 3 biis have been received. The Commissioners agreed that award would be made on the basis of the informal bids and the Clerk opened and read the following: Bidder Make Price Mel Comfort Goodyear k15�+.5b Lang Garage General 145.3$ F. J. Connolly Goodrich 135.32 By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of Frank J. Connolly of 540 W. State St. in the total amount of $135.32 for furnishing 2 tires, tubes and rims for graders be and the same hereby is accepted and awarded. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. Board of Public Works -4- September 10, 1941 FIRE HOSE Acting City Engineer Cass reported that 10 lengths of fire hose are needed for use in cleaning storm sewers and for control of fires on the City dump. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Acting City Engineer be directed to prepare specifications for the hose required and the Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon. Carried. STEPS - MORSE CHAIN CO. PUMPING STATION Commissioner Hopper re- ported that the Creeks and Bridges Committee recommends granting the Morse Chain Co. permission to install steps inside the retaining wall to their pumping station in S. Cayuga Street, and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be granted to install the steps under supervision of the City Engineer. Carried. it is the rule to deny permission to discharge air- conditioning effluent into the sanitary sewers, that due to the original installa- tion of plumbing in the First National Bank building, it will be necessary to make an exception in this case, and it was moved By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that permission be granted the First National Bank to discharge effluent into the sanitary sewer upon payment of the annual fee of $10.00. Carried. CATCH BASIN - E. MARSHALL STREET Acting City Engineer Cass reporter that in order to take care of water on the Joseph Sullivan property in E. Marshall Street, it will be necessary to install a catch basin on private property at an estimated cost of $30.00. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that City Attorney Thaler be directed to advise Ear. Sullivan and other owners of the property involved that the cost of such installation must be borne by them. Carried. STREET SIGN , OZKUN AND EDGEWOOD PLACES Commissioner Hopper re- ported that the Highway Committee recommendsinstallation of a street sign at the intersection of Ozmun and Edgewood Places,and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that a street sign be installed at the above location together with a sign indicating that Edgewood Place is not a City street. Carried. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that as funds are available all private streets in the City be posted with signs indicating that they are not Cit- streets,. DRIVEWAY - 112 LINN STREET Commissioner Hopper reported the" i,,ne Highway Committee recommends granting Mrs. Barker permission ;, . install a driveway on City property adjoining her property at 1� Linn Street, and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that permission be granted Mrs. Barker to install the driveway as requested upon execution of an agreement to be prepared by the City Attorney. Carried. CURBING - OAK AVENUE Commissioner Hopper reported that it is felt that the installation of curbing in Oak Avenue must be deferred due to the lack of funds. SIDEWALK REPAIRS - 1U-149, E. STATE STREET Commissioner Hopper reported that the Highway Committee recommends that the sidewalk at the Woolworth's store in E. State Street be repaired or replaced with a new walk with a break 2 feet from the curb line. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the owners of the property at 147 -149 E. State Street be notified to repair or replace the walk as recommended. Carried. Board of Public 'forks - Audit Sheet September 10, 1941 Name N. Y. Telephone Co. Stover Printing Co. T. G. 1. filler ' s Sons Pap_ er Co. Wm. J. Ryan City of Ithaca C. J. Rumsey & Co.. Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. Elgin Sweeper Co. Elgin Sweeper Co., Andy Soyring Auto Body & Radiator Wks. E. G. Cornish Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co., Inc. Enterprise Foundry Co. N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Clapp 11ch. Co. Tarrant Mfg. Co. Jamieson - McKinney Co. The General Crushed Stone Co. Driscoll Bros. & Co. J. J. Driscoll E. N.I. Rumsey & Son Robinson & Carpenter Cayuga Lumber Co. Cayuga Lumber Co. Alvah Gilbert Tompkins Co. Mem. Hospital David Robb, 11-D. Leo P. Larkin, M. D. Reynolds & Drake First National Bank, Olean, Y.Y. First National Bank, Olean, N.Y. acct. J. F. Morgan Co. Atlantic Steel Co. Sinclair Refining Co. A. M. Little & Son Edward Joy Co. Cornell University Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service, Inc. S. J. Jolly Amount $50.62 -- 29-80, 20.17 r-- 24.92---- 67.50 -- 115.11----- 55. 67 -- 6.50 24.04 -- 13. 78 ---- 10.51- - 5.50 25.89 3.65 110.85 - 1870.80 281.00 4.47 1° 169.. Z6 69.76 29.89 1961.53 18. 60 --�` 34.85 28.37: 9.75 15.10 --'" " 15-00--- 8.00 44.10 '"rJ 36,336.48 -- 697.87- -- - 113.69 -' 1 .69 -. 20.88 54.41 5.00 -- _ 37.50 18-19, Water Fund Invoiees presented for audit Sept. 100 1941. John T. Allen Heals, McCarthy & Rogers William A. Church Co. City of Ithaca, General Fund a a n a a n n 17.58 3.25 8.14 60.81 475.00 , � n a n . Water Fund 244.17L� College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 2.441' J. Dal l Jr. 111.60 �--" Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. D. L. & W. R. R. Co. Driscoll Bros. & Co. J. J. Driscoll Enterprise Foundry Co. 35?.00�% Eureka Fire Hose Division 198045``, Lyman R. Fisher,, M. D. 48.00 F. R. C. Forster, M. D. 3.OiY f The Garlock Packing Co. 6.3Z✓ Good rich Silvertown Stores 13.14 Fthaca Coop. 0. L. F. Service 30.00✓° Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 14.23- -°' Hull & Wheaton Plumbing Co. 30.00 Jamieson - McKinney Co. 74.44 KI ine's Pharmacy 5.55 il' Leo P. Larkin, M. D. 8.00if L. V. R. R. Co. 96.8V.1 Mathieson Alkali Works 63.48#---" Mueller Co. 32.13 , New York Telephone Co. 33 .13 J. C. Penney Co. 23.€ -8 y Carl Personiu s 5.49 K C. D. Rapalee 5.54 c-'" Reynolds & Drake 88.43 4-'' Robinson & Carpenter 1.33j"- C. J. Rumsey & Co. 45.41 S. M. Rumsey & Son la *22 'r S. L. Sheldon 2,501f'- Sinclair Refining Co. 4.79 Snap -on Tools Corp. 19.95x' socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 54.54 . Andy Soyring 5.08 Stover Printing Co. 4.65 Tropical Paint & Oil: Co. 88.60 Wallace & Tiernan Co. Inc. 60010011, C. W. Wismar 12o, R. D. Wood Co. �_ 415.89 Approved Finance Committee '' -7 Board of Public Works -5- September 10, 1941 SIDEWALK VAULT DOORS - 115 E. STATE STREET Acting City Engineer Gass was directed to notify the owners of property at 115 E. State Street to ma$e immediate repairs to the sidewalk vault doors. TILE DRAIN - XITCHELL STREET Commissioner Hopper reported that the Highway Committee recommends installation of the proposed open tile drain back of the curb in Mitchell Street �­Ith City forces after the pavement is completed. WIDENING INTERSECTION - COLLEGE AVENUE AND MITCHELL STREET Commis- sioner Hopper reported the Highway Committee recommends widening the intersection at College Avenue and Mitchell Street in anticipa- tion of the future widening of College Avenue, and it was moved By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Runsey: Resolved, that the intersection be widened as recommended. Ayes 5 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. OPEN CONCRETE GUTTER - LAKE STREET Acting City Engineer Cass re- ported that attention has been called to the open concrete gutter and exposed storm sewer tile in Lake Street which creates a hazard- ous condition. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. E. STATE STREET PAVING Acting City Engineer Cass reported it was found necessary to remove an old style catch basin and install a new one and to lower a storm sewer at the Schuyler Place intersec- tion and to remove and relay a section of the concrete pavement in Ferris Place in order to eliminate the steep grade at the inter- section, and he requested the Board to approve these changes.. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Surd: Resolved, that the changes outlined above be and hereby are approved. Carried. WATER VALVES Supt. Carpenter reported thatIW16 inch water valves are to be shipped on September 16, 19+1 and will be installed immediately upon receipt. LARKIN DAMAGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler recommended payment of the claim for damages filed by Dr. Leo Larkin in the amount of $21.83. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the claim be and hereby is approved and orderer; paid, upon execution of the release to be prepared by Attorney Thaler. Carried SPRII%r-KZ,FR SYSTEU' - ITHACA LEATHER PRODUCTS FACTORY The matte- of a fee for water service for the sprinkler sytem at the Leathe3 Products factory was discussed further and it was agreed tha-,, a, charge of $20.00 per year should be made, and it was moved By Commissioner Bishop, seconded by Commissioner Hassan' Resolved, that upon execution of a contract to be prepared; the City Attorney, a water service main be installed at the Ithaoa Leather Products factory at the expense of the Leather Company, and a fee of $20.00 for annum charged for the service. Carried. AUDIT By Con - missioner 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. On motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F. ;qpger City Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS Regular Meeting PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M. September 24, 1941 Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Bishop, Ward of Public Works - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - GASOLINE, FUEL OIL AND KEROSENE The following bids were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Item #1 Gasoline Item #2 Fuel Oil C. H. Murray Tank wagon rice less 2 -10 Tank wagon price less Now .097 -24 .09506 2.10 Now.0S1- 2°%.•.07938 Top to 11 -1 -41 .OSI Socony- Vacuum Oil Tank wagon price Tank wagon price Co. Now .097 Now .081 Top to 10 -31 -41 .051 Bidder Item #3 Kerosene C. H. Murray Tank `.057 wagon price less 2 -10 Now -2% - .08526 Socony - Vacuum Oil Tank`wagon price Co. Now .087 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the low bid of C. H. Murray on items Nos. 1, 2 and 3 be and the same hereby are accepted and awarded. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved. 4. B. TIMR --DAMAGE CLAIM The Clerk reported receipt from Dr. M. B. Tinker of a claim .for damages to the roof of his house in the amount of $4.63, the damage being caused by stones thrown from the blaAng operations at the Stewart Avenue bridge site. The Clerk was directed to turn the bill over to Contractor H. J. Lyon who is responsible for the damage. VANUIS"ATION OF PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE - H. J. LYON The Cle!�k eported receipt of a notice from the Columbia Casualty Co. of the cancellation, effective at 12:01 A.M. October 3, 1941, of the public liability insurance carried on the bridge project by H. J. Lyon. No reason for the cancellation was given. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Ward: Resolved, that the Clerk be and he hereby is directed to notify Contractor H. J. Lyon to stop work on the bridge project on October 1, 1941 unless satisfactory public liability insurance is provided in accordance with the terms of the contract. Unanimously Carried and Approved. vruuti%zr,o ova zM.MWV .WU b.vUW ABU I E FROM SIDEWALKS The Clerk reported that protests have been received from the Supervisor of the Zeta Psi Fraternity at 415 Stewart Avenue and James McKinney in regard to the charges for the removal of snow and ice from their sidewalks. Attention was called to the fact that bills for snow removal were sent to twenty property owners but that none have been paid. The Clerk was directed to notify the property owners that charges for the removal of snow and ice will become a lion against the property if not paid. Board of Public Works �2- ENGINEER'S REPORT ON STEWART AVENUE AND CLI following report on steel for bridges as pr was presented: Board of Public Works City of Ithaca New York Dear Sir: September 24, 19411 e- .IDGES The veer Towart "September 22, 1941 Re: City Bridges Material condition shapes up as of September 20: Stewart Avenue Bridge: Material ordered from mill 312174# Received at shop 150052 or 481* East Clinton Street Bridge: Material ordered from mill 79408# Received at shop 5022 or, 57% S "H Piling is billed from stock Detail shop drawings will be completed for shop use by October let. We expect increased tonnage in rollings scheduled for last week in September, of which we will advise you later when fully determined. Yours very truly James Towart C.E." EXTENSION A letter from the Morse Industries Association was p_:e- sented calling attention to the condition of sidewalks in S. Cayuga Otreet and requesting that immediate attention be given to the matter. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and with power to order notices sent to owners of defective sidewalks. Carried. BROKEN WINDOWS - DEAN'S WAREH Mr. Dean appeared before the Board and reported that three plate glass windows have been broken at his building in E. State Street and requested the Board to re- imburse him for the cost of replacement. He stated that the windows were broken by stones thrown by passing ears during repairs to the street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney o2� investigation and report. _ Carried. DRIVEWAY -- 112 LINK T A letter from Mrs. Frances Barkers presented stating that-permission should not be limited to t'he stallation of the driveway at her property at 112 Linn Street, a should include permission to move shrubbery and to plant and me.'_rr tain a lawn. It was the sense of this Board that the use of only 10 fee' of land be permitted for the installation of a driveway and that the moving of shrubbery be referred to the City Forester with power, SIR MI &E, CREEK WALL - REAR J.G.PRITCHARD'S GARAGE A letter from Iar. L on C. Pritchard was presented calling attention to the condft tion of the retaining gall at the rear of his premises at 225 -227 S. Cayuga Street and requesting that attention be given the matter. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter-be referred to the Committee on Creeks and Bridges for investigation and report. Carried. REQUEST FOR APPROPRIATION TO BUDGET ITEM: 182 The Clerk reported that a balance of 967-37 remains in udget item #182 covering cinderd- ing and snow and ice removal. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $500.00 for the purchase of cinders and for labor in connection with their application. Unanimously Carried. 170 Board of Public Works -3-- September 24, 1941 PATER AND SEWER SERVICES - HARRIET K. ROSKELLY PROPERTY - MITCHELL ST. A letter from Mrs. Roskelly was presented requesting the installation of water and sewer services at her property in Mitchell Street. It was reported that services were not installed prior to the installation of the concrete for the new pavement due to the fact that it was thought that the property could be serviced from the mains in Ithaca Road, but due to a charge in the division of the lots it will be necessary to make connections in Mitchell Street. By Commissicr*= Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the Water and Sewer Department be and hereby is authorized and directed to install the water and .sewer services as requested. Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT Attorney Thaler reported that a meeting is scheduled for next Monday at which time the Street Lighting con- tract will be studied and that a report will be made at the next meeting of the Board. DAMAGE CLAIM - M. B. STRODE Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a claim from M. B. Strode of 110 Midway in the amount of $7.15 for damages to his car alleged to have been caused in the collision with City Forester Baker's car. Mr. Thaler stated that after investigation, he recommends rejection of the claim. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Bishop: Resolved, that the claim be rejected. Carried. STORM SEWER - WYCKOFF ROAD AND HIGHLAND AVENUE Acting City Engineer Case presented plans for the proposed installation of approximate"y 116 feet of storm sewer from the intersection of Wyckoff Road anr. Highland Avenue. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the plans as submitted be and hereby are approved and, Be It Further Resolved, that Attorney be directed to negotiate for the installation. the Acting City Engineer and City for the necessary rights of way Carried. OPEN CONCRETE GUTTER - LAKE STREET Acting City Engineer Case recommended replacing the open concrete gutter in Lake Street with a the storm sewer and the installation of curb and gutter at an estimated cost of $2200. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the storm sewer and curb and gutter be installed as recommended. Carripc.. GOLF COURSE PROJECT Acting City Engineer Cass reported that n. P,1, forces have completed the work at the municipal golf course an,! h suggested that the Buildings and Grounds Committee inspect the rtes. ?. OPENING E. STATE STREET Acting City Engineer Cass reportek Contractor Morgan expects to have the pavement completed to a F):L.rt above Stewart Avenue by next week -end and asked if the Board WLi33'..0 q to authorize Mr. Morgan to open the street to Stewart Avenue to accommodate traffic. Attorney Thaler questioned the advisability of relieving the contractor of any liability until the entire pavement is installed. Engineer Cass was directed to confer with Contractor Morgan with the idea of working out an arrangement for opening the street which will be satisfactory to all concerned. RULES AND REGULATIONS - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS Commissioner Egbert reported that the recent changes in the Rules of the Board in regard to the installation and maintenance of water and sewer services is not entirely clear and it was suggested that all the Rules in regard to such installation be studied with the view of clarifying same. ELECTRI2 SERVICE - CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE Commissioner Ward recommends- e installation of a new electric service at the cemetery tool hou641 at an estimated cost of $25.00 and it was moved By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the electric service be installed as recommended. Carried. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet September 24, 1541 Name The Wilcox Press Burroughs Adding Machine Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Ithaca Journal N.Y.S. Elm c. & Gas Corp. T. G. Miller's Sons Paner Co. Cayuga. Motors Corp. The General Crushed Stone Co. Moran & Gleason Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. Norton Electric Co. Genesee Sanitary miner Co. Kellogg Bros. Ithaca Laundries Haverstick & Co. F. R. C. Forster, M. D. John E'allstrom-Institute Lyman R. Fisher, 1.$. D. C. F. Denman, M. D. Seaman & Kusler Robinson & Carpenter H. J. Lyon M. T. English Sinclair Refining Co. Stanley W. Arend Co. Cornell University George 1,11 Layton Amount 4o. go 81 3.00 13 .a� 23.16 50.75 _-- 400.02 -" 335.04 -� 233.83 -30-- . 47.70 �- 15. 00 4.00 �-.... 25.33_ 23.00 ---�,. 1 .00 11.00, 4.00 31.5 — 423.36 --- 1485.00 735.75 8.70 7 00--'- �+. 50 —` 7 6. 00 -" Finance Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for audit Sept. 24, 1941. Atwaters 1.38 L` A. L. Barnum & Son 7.37 v Bishop's Wall Paper & Paint Store 1.75fj'" Cayuga Motors Corp. .501f-', Cayuga Motors Corp. 5.80 Chemung Foundry Corp. 53.65` -°'` Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 397.95' The Garlock Packing Co. 6.12Z-- General Chemical Co. 451.33' Hauck Manufacturing Co. 9.751--l" Haverstick & Co. Inc. 14.11 G./ Ingersoll - Rand Co. 6.46 City of Ithaca, General Fund 475.004'` The Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. 49.95k'` 1.39/-- Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 22.44 A. M. Little & Son Luigi Massucci 10.75L--" Mathieson Alkali Works 63.661 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 2,06y` Mueller Co. 482.89 G--" Neptune Meter Co. 126.00�J New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 586.96 ✓ Norton Electric Co. Inc. 12.00 �-'. Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc. 50.65 �-` William T. Pritchard 4.50` Sinclair Refining Co. Solvay Sales Corporation Wm, Staubaeh 41.60 �- The Subway Forge 1 28.2"� The Wilcox Press 58.20°',,. Simplex Valve E; Meter Co 9.90 Dr. Fritz Ascher 48.00 �--, Dr. F. R. C. Forster 16.00' Dr. J. N. Frost vt..00� 34.92 �.. -i A/pip roved Finance Committee 174 Board of Public Works -4- September 24, 1941 AUDIT 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. PRIORITY ORDERS Supt. Carpenter reported that the Water Department has been assigned priority No. A 10 and that he has been unable to secure definite information in regard to supplies, and that an Officer of the Ordnance Department in Rochester has suggested that he confer with the branch office of the O.P.M. in Buffalo, and Mr. Carpenter requested permission to go to Buffalo on Friday, September 26, 1941 for the conference. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that Mr. Carpenter be and he hereby is authorized to attend a conference in Buffalo at City expense. Carried. RESIGNATION - COHMISSIONER J. W. BISHOP The following letter was read to the Board: Hon. Jos. Campbell, Mayor City Hall uy dear Mayor: "Ithaca, N. Y. Sept. 24, 1941 It is with regret that I find it necessary for reasons of health to tender my resignation as a member of the Board of Public Works. During my service I have been impressed by your co- operation and sense of fairness in your dealings with the Board, and I wish you success during the remainder of your term of office. Very truly yours J. W. Bishop" Hayor Campbell accepted Mr. Bishop's resignation with regret. On :notion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. . F. H Springer'" City Clerk ✓ 1-72 Regular Meeting BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7: 30 P. M. October 8, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Hopper, Halverson, Ward Attorney - Thaler Clerk - Springer Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works - Cass Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman -- Alby COMMISSIONER HALVERSON The Mayor welcomed Commissioner Halverson as a member of the Board. MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - FIRE HOSE The following bids for fire hose were opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Price per foot Discount Delivery Date Lee Rubber & Tire Co. .73 - , 150 days By- Lateral Fire Hose Co. .96 2-•10 -- -- Fabric Fire Hose Co. .67� 2-10 14 days Jamieson - McKinney Co. .81 2-10 49 -56 days American LaFranee .75 2•-10 30-45 days All bids were accompanied by a sample of the hose it is pro- posed to furnish except the bid of the Lee Rubber & Tire Co. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and award. Carried. DEWITT PLACE BRIDGE Several residents of Cascadilla Park were present to discuss the possible opening of the DeWitt Place bridge - to limited traffic during the coming winter. Their spokesman, Mr. F. G. Anderson, suggested the possibility of erecting barriers to parOt the Fa.ssage of only one car at a time. - The Commissioners agreed to discuss the possibilities with Engineer Towart and report at the next meeting of the Board. PRIORITY ORDER The Clerk reported receipt from the Office of Pro- duction Management of a priority order wltk a preference rating of A--3 for the delivery of all materials for the Stewart Avenue and Clinton Street bridges. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Mayor be and he hereby is authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of they City, and Be It Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be directed to have twelve photostatic copies made for use of the Companies fur- nishing materials. Unanimously Carried. ENGINEER TOWARTIS REPORT The following report on steel for bridges as prepared by Engineer Towart was presented: "October 8, 1943 The Board of Public Works City of Ithaca, New York Mr. Leon Cass, Engineer Re: Ithaca Bridges Dear Sir: Clinton Street: H5151 Approved shop detail drawings are in the sloop. Material on order at mill 79408# Last shipment Sept. 26, totals 7293# equals 60% Stewart Avenue: Complete shop detail drawings now in hand for approval, and will go into shop by October 15. Material on order at mill 312174# Last shipment Oct. 4, totals 168821+ equal to 54% 0 Board of Public storks -2- Oct oTner 8, 1941 1_ "Mince last report an increase of 3% on Clinton and of 6% on Stewart. Now that Priority Order Numbers have been assigned at the mill it facilitates inquiries in reference to prospective rollings and shipments. We have asked for a check up and report on the mill as to schedules for completion and also for application of any available stock material to clean up on Clinton Street, but it will not be in hand for this writing. Yours very truly James Towart C.E." ADVERTISING SIGNS - FINGER LAKES ASSOCIATION A out of a sign advertising the Finger Lakes Association was presented with the request that the Board consider erection of these signs at the main entrances to the City. Signs, furnished in two sizes were priced at $25.00 and $50.00 each. The Commissioners agreed that the erection of the signs must be authorized by the Common Council, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Common Council for their consideration. Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT Attorney Thaler presented the proposed street lighting contract with the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp., and pointed out the various changes from the old contract. He'stated that the contract is for a five year term from date of acceptance, and that a reduction of $2,000. annually for the service has been nade. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the contract be and hereby is approved and made effective as of October 15, 1941, and Be It Further Resolved, that the Nayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. RENTAL OF ROLLER TO J. F. HORGAN CO. Acting City Engineer Cass reaue ted the Board to establish a rental rate to be charged the Horgan Co. for the use of the 10 ton roller on the paving project. He stated that the .organ Co. pays the operator of the roller and furnishes the gas and oil, and that he wishes to use the machine for four or five weeks. By Co:mrissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that a rental rate of $1.50 per hour be and hereby is established for the rental of the roller by the J. F. :Morgan Co. Carried. SIDEWALK GRADE - E. STATE STREET Acting City Engineer Cass re- ported that due to the change in the grade of the new pavement, it is necessary to change the grade of two sidewalks and driveways in the 300 block in E. State St -reet, and that black -top must be in- stalled back of the sidewalk. As the Contractor is not equipped to install black -top, KT. Cass recommended that the work be done by City forces. By Co- =issioner Egbrart, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the necessary black -top be installed by City forces, the cost thereof charged to the paving project. Carried GOLF COURSE PROJECT Acting City Engineer Cass reported that Commissioners Ward and Hassan of the Buildings & Grounds Committee have inspected the 'T.P.1. project at the golf course and that the W.P.A. work is considered completed. He stated that the W.P. A. has requested that the completion form be executed by the City and forwarded to their office. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner_ Hassan: Resolved, that the project be accepted and Acting City Engineev Cass be and hereby is authorized to execute the completion form and. forward to W.P.A. Carried. 174 Board of Public Storks -3- October S, 1941 SIDEWALKS - S. CAYUGA STREET EXTENSION Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee has inspected the sidewalks in the S. Cayuga Street extension and that the Engineer has been directed to request owners to level their sidewalks and put them in passable condition. He further stated that a section of sidewalk in this street is constructed on a wall, the ownership of which is in question, and the Engineer was directed to make a study of all the conditions and make recommendations to the Board. SIX MILE CREEK WALL - REAR J. G. PRITCHARD'S GARAGE Commissioner Hopper reported that the Committee on Creeks & Bridges has in- vestigated the condition of the wall, at the rear of Pritchard's Garage and finds it to be in good condition. He stated that there seems to be nothing further to be done at this time. CEMETERY TOOL HOUSE Commissioner Ward reported that the tool house in the City Cemetery has been completed and accepted. VALVES 16 INCH WATER MAIN Supt. Carpenter reported that the in- stallation of three valves wtll be completed this week and two next week. _AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee bo and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Supt. Carpenter suggested that due to the difficulty in securing water and sewer replacement materials, the Board should decide what work is to be done next year in order to have the necessary materials on hand. It was agreed that plans for the bridges and pavement as outli:.Led in the program for 1942 should be prepared for submission to the Council. WEEDS - TITUS FLATS Commissioner Hopper reported receipt of com- plaints in regard to the weeds in the tract between Six Mile Creek and the Board of Education playground, stating that they have be-- ccme a fire menace. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that City Forester Baker be directed to notify the owners of the property in question that the weeds must be cleared up• Carried. WAGE INCREASE - CITY LABORERS The Clerk reported receipt of a request from a resident of Buffalo Street for the Board to consider an increase in wages of the garbage truck crew working in that section. Foreman Alby stated that the Board should consider an increase for all laborers in order to hold the men, as several regular employees have left for jobs paying higher wages. No action was taken at this time. On motion the meeting was adjourned. F. H. pringer City Clerk It 2 Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet October 5, 1941 Name Amount First National Bank of Olean, N.Y. 319.49" � Stover Printing Co. $ 6.00 45.401' N. Y. Telephone Co. Ithaca Journal Xm. J. Ryan 3.40 - 21.06'` C. J. Ramsey & Co. 152-57 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 2.11Frf{ T. G. Filler's Sons Paper Co. College Chevrolet Co., Inc. Corp. 4.99' . 16.76'°` Cayuga Motors Inc. 10.59,.x`' D. B. Stewart & Co., 152.35'' City of Ithaca. Sturm Bros. 2.85---- • S5j -' 345.40 Robinson & Carpenter N.Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1573• b7 Ransome Concrete Mch. Co. 20.68 The Buffalo- Springfield Roller Co. 15.63 Auto Paint & Collision Service ' .75 ,4,,.. Shell Oil Co. 22.47 .' Moran & Gleason 618.66.`. 10 2. 47 Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 1544.45 r, ?: • Rumsey & Son 5.69 Lohr & Kramer A. Sui. Little & Son Inc. 115.63 5.6 Jamieson- Y'cKinney Co. , Stover Printing Co. Inc. 17-90", 85.20:'x, Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service, J. B. Lang Engine & Garage Co. 1.05""'. The Sport Shop 29.00-- ' 2.20'" Rottmann & Potter Aeroil Burner Co., Inc. 10-05v- Pat-ten's Jewelers 21. 50 City of Ithaca 24.19 Bishop's Wallpaper & Paint Store 14. S5 F.R.C. Forster, Vii. D. 3.00 Leo P. Larkin, M. D. 5.00 -- _ ' Tompkins Co. Mlemo. Hospital 1.50 F.R.C. Forster, M.D. 5.00 15.00 Dr. David Robb J. J. Driscoll 35.60 " First National Bank, Olean, N.Y. 36,719.23 S. Gould Jr. 60.00 City of Ithaca, Water Fund 10.00" 7-35- Reynolds & Drake Frank Hanshaw & Sons 197.71 i-.. Empire State Culvert Corp. 217.50'" 4.26 C.. H. hurray 939.89 Herbert fuzzy Sinclair Refining Co. 1.40''" Armour & Co. City of Ithaca, 'Water Fund 2 41.57 F Pance Committee m m +3 "v >m a m W4 0 o+ L961 Mater Fund Invoices presented for audit Oct. 8, 1941. --------------- - - - - -- Addressogreph Sales Agency John T. Allen The Allpax Co. of Central Now York Aqua Survey & Instrument Co. Atwaters Auto Body & Radiator Works Burroughs Adding Machine Co. George D. Carpenter Cayuga Motors Corporation Chemung Foundry Corporation College Chevrolet Co. Inc. Cramer's Auto Parts Co. D. L. &-W. R. R. Coo Driscoll Bros. & Co. J. J. Driscoll Failingts Plumbing Co. The Garland Co. Haverstick & Co. Inc. Hull & Wheaton Plumbing Co. City of Ithaca, General Fund Ithaca Coop G.L.F.Service Inc. Jena ieson - McKinney Co. Edward Joy Co. A. Leschen & Sons Rope Go, LeValley, McLeod, Kinkaid Co. Harriet M, Libby, Collector Lohr & Kramer Mathieson Alkali Works T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. Moran & Gleason Morse Chain Co. Mueller Co. New York Telephone Co. Carl Personius William T. Pritchard C. D. Rapalee Reynolds & Drake Robinson & Carpenter Rochester Lead Works C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. M. Rumsey & Son S. L. Sheldon Simplex Valve & Meter Co. M. B. Skinner Co. The A. P. Smith Mfg. Co. Andy Soyring Sturm Brothers The Subway Forge C. W. Wismar C. F. Denman, M. D. F.R.C.Forster, M. D. Joseph N. Frost, M. D. Leo P. Larkin, M. D. John Kallstrom Institute of it K it n Physio- Therapy Hospital of the Good Shepherd Tompkins County Memorial Hospital $ 5.17 rc 5.45 v` 32.05 4.66 1.25,1-- 14.08 V° 6.00 10.65t� 67.85 53.63 6.11''' 17.50'' 3.05 8,211- 173.521/ 3.15 65.59 28.53''" 465.61 19 4.53 �--' 75.15 221.10 738.79 66.91 " 119.00 78.40 .90 V 15.50 35.18 76.00 3.24 18.89 " 43.89' 5.67 1.64 11.20 ff 12.72` 456.79 71.10 87.01 6.10 ` 13.82'` 2,310.00 49.09 y, 1.20 31.15 12.8T 10.00✓ 50.00 5.00 f- 8.0 48.00 26.00 25.00 47.60 ---- BOARD OF PUBLIC FORKS PROCEEDINGS 170"' City of Ithaca, N. Y. Regular Meeting 7:30 P. M. October 22, 1941 PRESENT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Egbert, Rumsey, Hopper, Halverson, Ward Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. of Public Works - Cass Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker Water & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - A1by Bridge Engineer James Towart Contractor - H. J. Lyon MINUTES Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. STANDING COMMITTEES Mayor Campbell announced the following stand -K Ing committees for the balance of the year 1941: D7WITT PLACE BRIDGE The following report by Engineer Towart on t'_1E. De,7itt Place bridge, and suggestions to regulate the reopening of the bridge were presented: "October 17, 1841 The Board of Public Works Ithaca, New York Mr. Leon Cass, City Engineer Dear Sir: RE: DEWITT AVENUE BRIDGE In the matter of granting temporary relief, by modification of present traffic restrictions, on the appeal of the residents of Cascadilla Park: 1st. We concede possible hazardous conditions in use of present detours during the snow and ice of winter. 2nd. Our report of January 30, 1941, is still in force and effect, there are no improvements in condition of the structure. 3rd. Repairs and renewals are too extensive to amortize the cost over the extended life of the bridge, and further such work could not be done in time for use this winter. 4th. Replacement of the bridge is now under consideration for near future action. 4th. The service demand is limited as compared with other through line traffic. Our suggestions to regulate the reopening of the bridge: 1st. For limited use December first to April first, for pedestrian and automobile traffic, no bus, no loaded t rucks. 2nd. Snow loads as occur to be removed from bridge roadway, to re- duce this added increment to the live load. rd. Regulate speed on approaches and the bridge to 10 miles per h;ur th. Restricted use to one lane of traffic. The bridge now has a two lane design of twenty feet. Provide a suitable barrier pro- tected by flares or red lanterns and warning signs in addition to present two ton capacity sign. WATER Egbert Rumsey Hopper HIGHWAYS, GARBAGE & STREET LIGHTING Egbert Hassan Hopper CREEKS & BRIDGES Hopper Egbert Ward SANITARY SEWERS Rumsey Ward Halverson PUBLIC BUILDINGS & GROUNDS Ward Hassan Halverson FINANCE & ACGS Hassan Rumsey Egbert D7WITT PLACE BRIDGE The following report by Engineer Towart on t'_1E. De,7itt Place bridge, and suggestions to regulate the reopening of the bridge were presented: "October 17, 1841 The Board of Public Works Ithaca, New York Mr. Leon Cass, City Engineer Dear Sir: RE: DEWITT AVENUE BRIDGE In the matter of granting temporary relief, by modification of present traffic restrictions, on the appeal of the residents of Cascadilla Park: 1st. We concede possible hazardous conditions in use of present detours during the snow and ice of winter. 2nd. Our report of January 30, 1941, is still in force and effect, there are no improvements in condition of the structure. 3rd. Repairs and renewals are too extensive to amortize the cost over the extended life of the bridge, and further such work could not be done in time for use this winter. 4th. Replacement of the bridge is now under consideration for near future action. 4th. The service demand is limited as compared with other through line traffic. Our suggestions to regulate the reopening of the bridge: 1st. For limited use December first to April first, for pedestrian and automobile traffic, no bus, no loaded t rucks. 2nd. Snow loads as occur to be removed from bridge roadway, to re- duce this added increment to the live load. rd. Regulate speed on approaches and the bridge to 10 miles per h;ur th. Restricted use to one lane of traffic. The bridge now has a two lane design of twenty feet. Provide a suitable barrier pro- tected by flares or red lanterns and warning signs in addition to present two ton capacity sign. 7 V Board of Public Works -2- October 22, 19+1 "We believe you are within the limits of safety in making these cocessions, subject however, to approval by the City Attorney. The usual difficulty is in enforcement. When a bridge is open to public use, it will be used often in excess and regardless of all warnings for safety limits. Also to consider if the City has a contingent liability from the use of a barrier against the flow of traffic. The situation seems to me similar to what you would do if the bridge was undergoing repairs and at the same time maintaining traffic. Yours very truly James Towart C.T." Attorney. Thaler stated that if the bridge is opened to limit( traffic, it must be frequently patrolled to see that the warning signs are not ignored and that the bridge approaches and restricting barriers must be adequately lighted and posted. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the DeWitt Place bridge be opened to limited traffic as suggested by Engineer Towart after warning signs and barriers approved by the Highway Committee and City Attorney Thaler are erected. Carried. PROF. J. G. NEEDHAM - DAMAGE CLAIod A claim in the amount of $131.00 filed by Prof. J. G. Needham was presented. The letter stated that in undertaking to pass a City truck in Tt-.=ton Avenue, the truck turned left without warning and crashed into the front of the Needham car causing that car to skid into another car owned by Mr. Shoemaker of 204- E. Upland Road causing ex'�ensive damage to the Shoemaker car. E. , "OE3;AKER - DAUI GE CLAIM A claim in the amount of $96.65 filed Z. Shoemaker was presented. The damage to Mr. Shoemaker's car was alleged to have been c.a ars :c. when Prof. Needham's car and the City truck collided in Avenue. Fay Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that these claims be referred to Otty Attorney Thaler for investigation and recommendation. Carried. GEORGE B. NORRIS SIGN A letter from Mr. George B. Norris was pre- sented requesting permission to relocate a sign on City property between the curb and sidewalk at his place of business at 4097. State Street. The letter stated that due to the erection of the new theatre, the sign is now completely obscured. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that permission be granted Mr. Norris to relocate the sign as requested provided all rules and regulations are com- plied with to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT Attorney Thaler reported that the new street lighting contract with the N.Y.S• Electric & Gas Corp. has been completed and has been sent to the Company for signature. He stated that the City has a credit of 5 lamps which will be installed free of charge on existing circuits as ordered by the Cit: WATER DISTRICTS Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a letter from the N.Y.S. Conservation Department, Division of Water Power and Control stating that permission has not been requested or granted to establish water districts, and that such permission must be secured before districts may legally obtain water. The letter requested :'attorney Thaler to call this matter to the attention of the officials of the districts and to the official.- of the City. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that Attorney Thaler be directed to furnish County Attorney Newman with a copy of the letter, and notify him that the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca, N. Y. will enforce the resolution of the Board whereby it was agreed that no water is to be furnished outside users after January 10 1942 excepting to authorized water districts. Unanimously Carried. i �. Board of Public Works _3.. October 22, 1941 BROKEN WINDOWS - E. STATE STREET Attorney Thaler renor.ted receipt of a claim from Dr. A. K. Dean of 411 E. State Street in the amount of $43.00 for a plate glass window which was broken during the work in E. State Street. Attorney Thaler also reported that the estimate for the damage to the Dean Warehouse windows has not been received as yet. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter of liability for the broken windows be continued with Attorney Thaler for study and recommendation. Carried. BARKER DRIVEWAY - 112 LINN STREET Attorney Thaler reported that Mrs. F. Barker, owner of the property at 112 Linn Street, has re- quested the Board to permit the use of additional City property for landscaping and improvement of her lot. The Commissioners agreed that the use of only ten feet for the installation of the driveway should be permitted and that the owner should pay for the necessary moving of shrubbery, and Attorney Thaler was directed to prepare an agreement for a ten foot right of way as originally requested by firs. Barker. DRIVEAY - 730 UNIVERSITY AVENUE :'acting City Engineer Cass reported receipt of a request from Sigma Pi Fraternity for permission to in- stall a thirty foot driveway at their property at 730 University Avenue. Mr. Cass recommended that the request be granted as the extra width is desirable to permit accessto the property without obstruct- ing traffic at that point. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. PRIORITY ORDERS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that an order for repair parts for an Ingersoll -Rand compressor has been returned due to the lack of a priority certificate on the order. He stated that a priority number is available for repairs and maintenance materials, and he recommended that some person be designated by the Board to sign the necessary certificates when materials are ordered. :7iy "3omnissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Fesolved, that the City Clerk be and he hereby is authorized and d'- Tected to sign on behalf of the City, all certificates of priority on orders for repair and maintenance materials. Unanimously parried. GAIRLIGE- REP AIR SHOP ADDITION Acting City Engineer Cass reported that there is still some work to be done in connection with heating, lighting and water service in the new addition to the repair shop, and that it is estimated that $1,000. will be required to complete the work. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the sum of $12000. or so much thereof as may be necessary be and hereby is appropriated for the above work from the construction and permanent improvement fund. Unanimously Carried. DRYDEN ROAD - CURB Acting City Engineer Cass reported that in connection with the installation of the curb in Dryden Road, ad joing University property it seems desirable to widen the concrete pavement on the south side for a variable width to a maxinum of eight feet. He stated that the cost of the work will be approximately $625, a part of which will be assessed against the University. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the work as outlined be authorized and the necessary funds be and hereby are appropriated from the construction and permanent improvement fund. Unanimously Carried. LAKE STREET - STORE SEVER .Acting City Engineer Cass reported that due to the bad condition of the storm sewer under University Avenue, it was found advisable to renew that section, and that due to the extra work and the rock excavation found necessary on Lake Avenue, an additional appropriation of $400. will be required. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the renewal of the storm sewer under University Avenue be approved and the sum of $400. be and hereby is appropriated from the construction and permanent improvement fund for the work. Unanimously Carried. TS Board of Public works -4-- October 22, 1941 $TORT: SEWER AND CURB - DRYDEN ROAD Commissioner Egbert expressed the opinion that the installation of a storm sewer and curb in Dryden Road between 3ryant and Elmwood Avenues should be authorized as Foreman Alby will be able to complete the work this year. Acting City Engineer Cass was directed to prepare plans for the work and submit an estimate of the cost thereof at the next meeting of the Board. BRASS TUBING - 'CATER DEPARTMENT Supt. Carpenter reported that he has been - able to procure only about 25% of the copper tubing re- quired for next year's repairs to water services, and that due to recent Governnent restrictions on the use of copper, that the delay which would be caused by advertising for bids will probably make it impossible to get the necessary tubing. He stated that approxi- mately 9,000 feet additional will be required at an estimated cost of $2500. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Halverson: Whereas, it is necessary to purchase approximately 9,000 feet of copper tubing for the use of the Water Department for the year 1942, and Whereas, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, fin- ancial or otherwise, would accrue by advertising for bids, Now Therefore Be It Resolved, that the purchase of the tubing be authorized without the formality of advertising for bids thereon; and that a sure not to exceed $2500. be and hereby is appropriated for the purchase of tubing. Ayes 6 Nays 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Core ::isnioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Co:imittee be and the sere hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. PPRO71JATION - GOLF COURSE PROJECT Commissioner Ward reported that ,ti to an oversight, additional funds were not appropriated when v le supple-nental W.P.A. project for the Municipal Golf Course was iP roared by the Board, and that the sum of $2, 705.70 will be requi -C, d to pay all bills in connection with the project. B, Co_ missioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the sum of $2,708.80 be and hereby is appropri- ated from the construction and permanent improvement fund to the Golf Course project. Unani::lously Carried. ("E2TERY TOOL HOUSE Commissioner ward reported that due to the loss of all equipment in the fire, it is necessary to have $1200. additional funds to purchase cemetery and shop equipment for the tool house, and it was moved By C anmissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to approve the transfer of x;;1200. from the construction and permanent improvement fund to the cemetery fund for the purchase of the necessary equipment. Carried. FIRE HOSE BIDS Commissioner Ward reported that the low bidder or, fire hose, The Fabric. Fire Hose Co. has withdrawn its bid and that the Fire Department will sell the Board used hose at the price of ,the low bid. By Commissioner Ward, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Clerk be directed to notify bidders on fire hose that all bids have been rejected. Carried, E "GINEER TOWART'S REPORT The following report on steel for bridge;; as submitted by Engineer Toward was presented: The Board of Public Works "October 15, 1941 Ithaca, New York Mr. Leon Cass, City Engineer Dear Sir: Re: City Bridges CLINTON STREET: Drawings are in fabricating shop. Mill schedule on etruoturals is 100% by November 15, 1941 Shop schedule as arranged today is for complete fabrication and delivery at site November 20, 1941. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet October 22, 1041 ITame VanNatta Office Equip. Co. , Inc. T. G. miller l s Sons paper Co. 1T. Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp. Johnson Service Co. Indianapolis Brush & Broom Mfg. Co. The Koehler Rubber & Supply Co. E. G. Cornish Syracuse Supply Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain Quaker Rubber Corp. Cayuga Lumber Co. Atlas products Co. W. R. roskett West Disinfecting Co. R. il. Vose, 21. D. Overhead Door Co. of N. Y., Inc. A. 1. Little & Son H. J. Lyon Empire State Culvert Corp. S. J. Jolly Am ount $ 8.10 46.3 -- . 90 SI 4. go 104.12 15.15 �j 00--- - �F. 81-�'" 6.35- - - ,. 82 .54 59 40.3 1S.24-- 31--- 69 ----_. 30.00- 420.00 37.14 1984.60 -- 95.00 — 12.80 -- F"i'ha,rce Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit October 22nd, 1941, Atlas Products Co. $ 41.44` S. W. Barnes, Collector 138.57-' Irving D. Booth, Inc. 83.40 -°'~ William A. Church Co. 2.5011° The Edson Corporation Henry R. Head Hull & Wheaton Plumbing Co. -56.30-'-- City of Ithaca, General Fund 36.53 K n n a n 4 75.00 ` Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. 1.Q0' A. Leschen & Sons RopeCo. 52.86 Y Math ie son Alkali Works 47.80 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 97.54 ✓" Mueller Co. 488.92 ¢ �' New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 648.98/-' Socony- Vacuum Oil Co. 76.77---- C. D. Tinker, Collector 50.50 R. M. Vose, M• D. 25.00 Wallace & Tiernan Co. 6.38 Will Corporation 7A Stella P. Williams. Collector 190.89 �--'' Caroline. Wilson, Collector 598.43-° - Worthington Pump & Machinery Corp. 196.60 /-- C A Snyder, City Chamberlain 6.73"' Approved Finance Committee Board of Public Works -5-» October 22, 1941 b ; 'The Contractor should be ready to move in on the job next week to remove the present structure and get in the new foundations and do the field work on the present girders, to meet this arrival of new steel by November 20th., and make this a continuous operation, and avoid periods of nothing doing. With this schedule in mind your Board should take whatever action is necessary to close the bridge to all traffic. STEWART AVENUE: Foundation work is nearing completion. Drawings are in the fabricating shop. TIM schedule on structurals reports as of date that they will complete shipments by November 15, 1941, except for plates, on which there is no definite schedule available, due to the excess demand over mill capacity. However we will investigate the possibility of drawing on stock material to relieve the plate congestion. Yours truly James Towart C.E. Engineer" REPORT ON BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION At this time Contractor Lyon and Bridge Engineer Towart were invited to sit at the Council table to discuss the progress of the bridge work with the Board. The following letters were read: "October 17, 1941 The Board of Public Works Ithaca, New York 1r. Leon Cass, City Engineer Dear Sir: Re: Clinton Street Bridge 'lay we suggest that you have a conference with your Contractor for some definite schedule of his proposed operations in handling 7_ f, ^ jrtt ract for this bridge. `7tj have been able to get the steel work lined up with definite a, - cur -axice for delivery by November 20th., and we believe that if px;pc:-!y handled we are allowing sufficient time to complete the substructure by that time. It will embarras me with American Bridge Company and my efforts with them on Stewart Avenue, if we have to tell then z -Te cant receive or use the steel when they are ready to deliver. Its true the contract calls for 150 days time completion, but certainly none of us want to see the thing dragged out after all we have done to expedite its completion. The City is under added expense and so am I and we both want to be relieved within a reasonable time. It is only fair that we have a shown down while the going is good. Yours very truly James Towart C.E." Mr. Clarence A. Snyder "Oct /21%1941 City Chamberlain Dear Si r, I understand that the contract with the H. J. Lyons Co. of Fayetteville, N. Y. states the prevailing rate of wage shall be pair_ From what I have learned the H. J. Lyons has not been paying the prevailing wage on the Stewart Ave. Bridge. Board of Public Works -6- October 22, 1941 "In fairness to our Local Contractors and the Ithaca Bldg. Trades and Tax Payers I think the matter shoulb be investigated. Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter I remain, Respectfully yours Frank Dunkle Business Representative Ithaca Bldg Trades Council" Contractor Lyon stated that he is paying sixty cents per hour for laborers and one dollar per hour for a foreman on the Steuart Avenue job. When asked what has caused the delay to the cork on the Steuart Avenue bridge, Mr. Lyon stated that the delay in removing a pole by the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Co. and the -delay in diverting sewage caused considerable delay in the work but that he expecte'to com- plete the Stewart Avenue job by Saturday, October 25, 1941 and will move equipment to the East Clinton Street job on Friday, October 24, 1941. He further stated that the excavating and pile driving will be completed on the Clinton Street job by November 8, 1941 and the old bridge dismantled and the concrete abutments installed by November 15, 1941 which will be in ample time for placing the steel which is ocheduled to arrive on November 20, 1941. Mr. Lyon stated that he intends to sublet the work of dis- mantling the old bridge and the erection of the ne:-a bridge to John Weeks of Mohawk, N. Y. and will report to Engineer Towart on Saturday next as to the probable time which will be required to erect the steel. Attention was called to the fact that any delay in the work will cau6e the City damages. CL�SI.i; y",AST CLIYTON STREET It was agreed that East Clinton Street !)e closed to all traffic on 'Zonday morning, October 27, 1941. OL -:ioti on the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of the Mayor. F H. ri_zger City Clerk Y' 80ARb OY PUBUO WCR]CS PR INN Regular Meeting MOE" Mayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Acting City ingr. -Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - 'Alean Forester -r Baker City of Ithaca, N. Y. 7:30 P. M. November 12, 1941 Igbert, Hopper, Reh""4*# Urd of Publi a Works Cass Water A Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. Foreman - Alby MI�.§ i tautes of the preceding Meeting were-duly approved YTY GARBAGE = A letter from Jacob Novidor was presented futthe or sing r. Amos A. Barns to represent his before the City Boards matter of the sale of the property on which the dump is located. Up: Novidor offered to sell the property to the City for the sum of #5,000. and in case the City decides not to 1purchase the property, he reserves the sight to charge the City 100.00 annually plub the smount of taxes assessed against the property. Mr. Barns presented a map of the property in question and ex- plained other requests made by Mr. Novidor. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds and the Highway Committees for study amd report. Carried. T. T. MARBLE L NEBIGNA "IQ A October , 41 was presented as City Engineer, Acting Supt. 1941. By Commissioner Xgbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the resignation of T. r. Marble as City Engineer, Acting Supt. of Public Works be and hereby is accepted. Carried. letter from T. F. Marble dated in which he tendered his resignation of Public Works effective November 10 REQUEST TOR jWr LIGHT -- E. E&H@8TREET A petition signed by eighteen residents of E. Fa Street was presented requesting the installation of a street light in that section at a point midway between Cayuga and Tioga Streets. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the -Street Lighting ,Caami ttee for i nve st i gat i on and report. Carried. City Attorney Thaler entered the Council chamber at this time. gzaUEPT 0 PWX Sjurif A legter from a Real Estate Agent Ims presented requesting the City to consider =he sale of a strip of land ten feet wide and one hundred and twenty feet long adjoining property owned by Donato Massimilla at 805 Be VUin Street. The letter stated that Mr. Massimilla wishes to purchase the land in order to beautify his property with plantings and shrubbsrq. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Public Buildings & Grounds Committee for investigation and recoamendation. Carried. NEW LIGHTING - MACiiINZ R00M OZZXQM 16 0 ' %0% The Clerk re-� ported that the Norton Xleattle o. s agre install new lighting in the machine room for the sum of 037.40 and he requested permission to have the lights installed. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Ward., Resolved, that the Clerk be and he hereby is authorized to havv the lights installed as requested. Carried. ION QL41FA2T LS PUBLIC-WgNS MOLOVI&S The following letter In regard t-6 e uUloalalag ot emp asreas of #.he Bear, of Public Works was prow t64 1-82 Board of Public Works =21" Hr. A. H. Payne, Secretary P. 0. Box 14 Honorable layor Campbell Ithaca, New York Dear Sir: 1ovember 12, .1941 01sooal Union No. 303 Ithaca, N. Y. November 12, 1941 Enclosed you will find a copy of the Union Contract covering the employees in the Department of Public Works. As we have a Majority of workers signed in Local *303, we are the bargaining agent for the employees in the Department of Public Storks. Will you please take this contract up with the Hoard of Pub110 Works at tho meeting today and advise me as to what date I could meet your committee to pegotiate this contract. Very truly yours C. H.. Van Riper President and Business Repro-* City attorney Thaler stated that in accordance with Sao. T15 of the Stato Labor Lair, the City may not bargain with any UniORt and he took exceptions to the statement made public in the papers t Syracuse and other Cities in the State have signed contracts ., the Union. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Halverson; Resolved, that City Attorney Thaler be directed to notify the Secretary of the Union that in accordance with provisions of SGO. 715 of the Labor Law, the City may not bargain with any UA10A. Unanimously Carried. DIRECTIONAL SIGNS -- M ORIAL HOSPITAL Acting City Engineer Case reported receipt of a request from the H08pit4 f90 permission to erect direo;ional signs at the intersections df State Street with Albany, aurora and Quarry Streets. By Ca- =,isoioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hoppert Resolved, that permission be granted to erect the signs as requested under supervision of the City Engineer. Carried. CURB & GUTTER - 3TOM SEWER - DRYDEN ROAD Acting City Engineer Oats presented plans and estimates for the proposed curb and gutter and storm sewer; installation in Dryden Road between Bryant and 11rM Od Avenues. He explained that the estimated cost of the entire projeot including sidewalk aad retaining wall is $3465.00 but that curb end P tter and storm sewer only may be installed for approximately 700.00. 3y Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the natter be referred to the Highway Connittea for study and recommendation. Carried. REOPZ ilia *G - DEWITT PLACE BRIDGE Acting City Engineer Cass recammor.ded the installation of a new street light at the south end of tho, Le'7itt Place bridge in order to safeguard the approach, he stated that the installation will require a new pole and appro:imate- 117, 120 feet of new circuit for which a charge of three cents per foot per an :u. will be made by the Electric & Gas Co. in aeeordanoe with the aavr contract. jy �c­niissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Ward: :esolved., that a new liSM be installed as recommended by tw .1cti -�g City Engineer. Carte. 'RZOU28 ' FOR STREET LIGHT -- CORNE'LL STML_r_T City Engineer Cass r!" Purta i .- eciipt of a request for the Installation of a street ligh! ni w�c L.E � Teen. Valley and Homestead Roads in Cornell Street. :�7, Oo nissloner Egbert, seconded by Coa►issioner Hassant Aesclvnd, that the request be referred to tha Stree�igbiing Oomr. -JLT, oe f 3r investigation and recommendation. rrl d. 183 Board of Publl o Worker ..3.. November 12, 1941 11121,AVEMM - ITARY SEWER UIP Acting City Engineer Cass rew ported that officials ave asked if the City wishes to re- open the Titus Avenue sewer project, as men will be available shortly and the project will expire on December 31, 1941 unless started before that time. No action was taken. REMOVAL - COOK S, BEET Acting City &4ineer Case reported that there are two large poplar trees on the north side of Cook Street which are located partly on private property and partly on city property. He stated that these trees have raised the sidewalk to a dangerous position and that the roots have *&used considerable damage to the sanitary sewer and the 0imer of the property has :requested that the trees be removed. By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the City Forester be directed to remove the tress. Carried. RAILING -- E. STATE STREET Acting City Engineer Cass recommended at approximately 62 ft. of protective railing be installed along the sidewalk in State Street east of the Street Railways office as this section is now unprotected by either a rail or wall. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan,: Resolved, that a railing be installed as recommended. Carried. E. STATE STREET - PAVING Acting City Engineer Cass reported that e following bills for work already approved by the Board in con- nection with the E. State and Mitchel. Streets paving have been submitted by the J. F. Morgan Co.: 2 manholes., reset at Ithaca Rd, and Mitchell St. $20.00 1 now catch basin, Eddy St. .00 Labor plus 20% placing white brick at Stewart Ave. and State St. intersection 25.36 Labor plus 20% for replacing parking meters in 300 block of E. State St. 20.64 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the above bills for extras be and hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. Mr. Case reported that the following bills for extra work and for materials purchased from the Morgan Co. �ave been presented: Placing white marker brick in State and Mitohe&l Sts. as per agreement 150.00 200 1.f. 6" drain tile t .144 per foot 28.80 1 00 surplus paving brick 2 45.50 per M 136.50 34 surplus white marker *iok 0 56.50 per M 35: 2 By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopport Resolved, that the above bills for materials and labor be apd hereby are approved and crdered paid. C9J1%a4,► 'DRIVEWAY - 74 UNIVERSITY AVM Commissioner Egbert reported that the Highway Committee recommend approval of the request fer Permission to install a driveway at the Sigma PA Fraternity at 730 University Avenue and that a 30 foot driveway seems excessive. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hvppert Resolved, that permission be granted Sigma P1 rrateralty -t o install a driveway, the width of which In to be determ#ned by the City Engineer. CssTisd• -STATE- WATTR COORDINATING :MEETING Commissioner Egbert repo7ftid that Supt. Carpenter was summoned to a meeting in Albany on October 31st, of the State Defense Qaunoil,in 00MAeation with the coordination of Water Departments and he reoommended payrnentp o►f a bill in the amount of $13.64 for tire Carpenter's expenses* By Commissioner Egbert, seoorA4d by Commissioner Xasean: Resolved, that Mr. Carpenter's attersdaiwe at She m mUng be "apwo"d and the bill for exMnsee paid. pasrieA6 Common Council -�1-. $ovember 12, 1941 WATER DISTRICTS Attorney Thaler reported receipt of a letter free the N.Y.S. Conservation Department, Division of later Power and Control expressing approval of the action of the Board of Public 'forks in connection with furnishing water to users outside the City limits. AUDIT By Commissioner Masan, seconded by-Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance 00metittee be and the same hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. DEAD UTD STREET Commissioner Hopper called attention to the, feet that severRIdead end streets are not properly marked and recommended that proper signs be erected. The Engineer was directed to in7estigate the matter and cause the proper signs to be in- stalled. BRIDGZ PL NSO AND ESTI1-UTE'S Commissioner Hopper recommended that an engine r be e-La—ploy0d.to prepare the plans and estimatoefor tae, ' bridges no7t on the 1 st scheduled for repair or replacement. Dy Oa -imiss oner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Hoppeart Resolved) ,hat an engineer be employed to prepare the plans and estimates far at :?east two bridges. Carried. It was agTecd that the Bridge Committee should make recommendations ae to which bridges should be included In the plans. WAGE IYORUSES City Attorney Thaler expressed the opinion that wages may nct be raigod duxing the current year but ooetemplated raises should bo cons- Idered when preparing the budget for 1942. On. motion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the Call of the Mayor. 52. h�- - - . F. H. pringer City Clerk i' Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet November 12, 1141 Fame Hi mains & Zabriskie'0 Amount N.Y. Telephone Co. $ 46. 49 Payne D. Campbell 20.00 VanNatta Office Equip. Co., Inc. 7. 20 T. G. 4iller's Sons Paper Co. 29.45 °^ C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 5.09 Stover Printing Co. 6• g5 19.49-' Wm. J. Ryan N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 79.15' B. K. Elliott Co. 37. 60fN J. J. Driscoll 22.09 C. J. Rumsey & Co. r. D. Carpenter Co. , Inc. 60.56 _ 56.68 Donohue- Halverson Inc. 4.45 �- 694.86 C. H. Murray A. Steiert & Son 35.13,,- ° , Auto Paint & Collision Service 6.00u' Marion Bros. 4. 05 Andy Soyring 1 .001.,-` Lohr &Kramer 38. 22 Ti sdel's Repair Shop • 75, IS. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 1873.6 q„ s Frank J. Connolly 142.11 Quaker Rubber Corp. 2-r, Cayuga ? "Totors Corp • 7.7 " General Crushed Stone Co. 225.80'`' - Haverstick & Co. 30.00 °h E. 1A. Rumsey & Son 647.55 `/ Shell Oil Co. 5.31 6.00'. Cornell University City of Ithaca, Water Fund 3.45 Robinson - Carpenter 31.41 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 56.96, Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 1.55:" Genesee Sanitary Wiper Co. 47.88� 4.16•- William T. Pritchard , North Side Pharmacy 5-96-` Ithaca. Laundries 15.00 �'- Lawn Supply Corp. City of Ithaca 2.29,, 9.00 R. Y. Vose, M. D. Harold Kirshner, M. D. 12.50 ✓ R. D. Severance, M. D. 13.6o,.,- N. E. Dillenbeck, M. D. 22.00" Frank J. Y'cCormick, i. D. 5.00 ' Dr. David Robb 5-00-". F. R. C. Forster, H. D. 25.On�� '.= 38.40`" Tompkins Co. Memo. Hospital 6.55 Ithaca Junk Co. Donohue - Halverson, Inc. 330.00! S. L. Sheldon 34.40' , Cayuga Lumber Co. 7.54 -' Universal Concrete Pipe Co. 213-25" 313. 60 Universal Concrete Pipe Co. 12.56 Sinclair Refining Refining Co. 157.41 Tropical Paint & Oil Co. 257.76 M. T. English ' +V. &T. Smith Co. City of Ithaca (Equipment Fund) 125.00: 2,355.96 ,. °`, Dean of Ithaca 15.00 " S. J. Jolly 13.93 Ithaca Coop G.L.F. Service, Inc. 99.70 First National Bank of Olean, N,j" , Finance Committee....:.. F.e �` a if x Water Fund Invoices presented for audit Nov. 12, 1941, J6hn T. Allen 59.72--' . American Brass Co. 969.60 Ames Electric Welding Co. 34.00 Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 101.081, George D. Carpenter 13.64 Cayuga Motors Corp. 2.03 The Cleveland Cotton Products Co. 24.141 ` William A. Church Co. 3.75 College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 16.50 Frank J. Connolly 40.86 Darling Valve & Mfg. Co. 769.784- Davis & Lee Electric Co. .32' D. L. & W. R. R. Co. 1.63 Driscoll Bros. & Co. 23.13 J. J. Driscoll 33.10 Flexible Sewer -Rod Equipment do. 193.76 James F. Francis 5.75, The Garland Co. 65.59 Haverstick & Co. Inc. 104.57 -' Henry R. Head 8.09 Ingersoll -Rand Co. 11.14 Ithaca, City of, General Fund 195.00` It n n if tt 1, 046.70 --- Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service Inc. 45.00---"' Jamieson- McKinney Co. 104.65.E -' The Jeffrey Manufacturing Co. 15.64" Edward Joy Co. 220.21= Luigi Massucci. 10.75' Mathieson Alkali Works Inc. 94.76 T. G. Miller Sons Paper Co. 3.42 a n u u n 12.59 Moran & Gleason 36.00. -" Mueller Co. 487.57 , - -' C. H,� Murray 14.92 " New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 52.53 n It It n n to 678.63 New York Telephone Co. 34.33­" George B. Norris 41.90 The Northside Pharmacy 9.65 Novo Engine Co. 13.50 Carl Personius 6.71 Joseph G. Pollard Co. Inc. 23.94 " C. D. Rapalee 12.51'-- - Reynolds Metals Co. 46.20 Robinson & Carpenter 1.29" C. J. Rumsey & Co. 44.02- - E. M. Rumsey & Son 50.19 S. L. Sheldon 4.00 L-`` Sinclair Refining Co. 1.74 L==- SKF Industries Inc. 2.31- Andy Soyring Stover Printing Co. 80.601 "" Sturm Bros. 42.70 ' Wallace & Tiernan Co. Inc. Westinghouse Electric Supply Co. Will Corporation C. W. Wismar smar Dr. Leo P. Larkin C A Snyder, City Chamberlain Appr6ved Finance Committee W d Nov. 12, 1941. 19 ?.31 " 3.60 13.58 15.26 5.00" , 10.72 BOARD OF XMIG WWS ]PROOMINGS Regular Meeting PRESIOT Mayor - Campbell Commissioners m Hassan# Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Bl can Forester - Baker City of Ithaca, I. Y• 7 :3o P.:,. November 26, 1941 EgbeM Ramsey, hopper, Halverson, 'Ward of Public Works - Case Water & Sewer Supt. Carpenter Gen. Foreman Alby MI Tf'S Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. -t 8 THOM,S C. HARRIS - CURB & _GUT_TL_ i A1991§MT lore Harris of 609 H. Albany Street appeared beford %he Board and protested the curb and gutter assessment against his property at 611 S. Albany Street. He stated that he ryas given to understand that no assessment would be levied against his property if he agreed to give the City a small, triangular piece of land at the intersection of Spencer and S. Albany Streets to permit the widening of the intersection. Attention was called to the fact that Mr. Harris' propperty is included in the list to be sold on Friday, November 20, 194t for the nonpayment of this assessment. The Commissioners agreed that the matter should be thoroughly investigated, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Halverson: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to withdraw the Harris property from the list to be sold for taxes on the 29th pending investigation, and Be It Further Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee, City Attorney and City Engineer for investiga- tion and report. Carried. AZPLIQAIIONS FM WATER AND SEWER SERVICES The following applica- tions for permission to eonneot propert es with the water and sewer system in Cayuga Heights Village were presented: Mrs. W. W. Flexner, 109 Iroquis Road; Mrs. Alfred L. Andrews, 200 E. Upland Road. By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that these applications be and hereby are approved ,and permission granted to attach to the water and sewer system. Carried. ENGINE ELGINEla Tg=11 OR ON BRIDUS The following report sub- mitted Engineer owart-was presented; "November 24, 1941 Board of Publid Works City of Ithaca, New York Mr. Leon Cass, City Engineer 'IDeax etl; Re: City Bridges Yost Clinton Street: 4hop work is 100% completed. Delivery scheduled on call by erector with a. week notice that he to ready to make use of same. Just so-w@11 to give the new concrete piers another week to mature before putting on the load reactions. ?he Zrving grating is in process, but not definite as to time of shipment. This is now under further investigation. Stewart Avenue: No improvement over last report. ?he material situation is still at 97% as befort. lb* mill can give us no definite schedule on the plat** nesdsd to complete., $hop schedule await# something mare definite do Ale►tss• Winding further information from the mill we have no line of action to expeditw this operation and it looks at this time to if the orechlon is going Into the uncertain weather conditions of winter, Instead Of the expected Daaembew schedule. Yours very truly James Towart 09204 186 November 2b 1941 Board of Public Works -�2'- • L. 0. WINKLE - DAMAGE CLAIM A claim for damages to his car tiled by Mr. U. -0-Winkle of 961 E. State Street in the amount of k49.50 was presented. Mr. Tinkle stated that on October 3, 1941 while driving east in Prospect Street, he was forced to the south side of the street and. that °�;,ro tires and tubes were ruined and the two wheels damaged when it was necessary ;;o drive over a metal plate covering a driTe- QVey 1`t; 205 ProSjJF�ct S± eet. a3y- 0o-,,iL .sair,Ler. 7tumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: - Carried. A DTS'a'a -.a CTS 7;: , f- (lowing letter from Erie J. Miller, Super - vis -)m of t1 e Taws of r.- b%ica, in regard to water districts outside the "Ithaca, X. Y., November 17, 1941 pity of Ithaca board of Plablic WcTk3 .th,aca, New York Gcntlemen: In the early pare of !941 a meeting was held between the City officials, members of the Town Board of Ithaca, and some interested esidents of the Town, together with Mr. Charles Newman, Attorney, to the purpose of discussing the water situation in thq,,,Town of Ithaca. At this meeting we were told that water districts in the conjested areas, such as Spencer Road, Cayuga Heights (outside of Cayuga Heights Village), and Renwick Heights area should be organized and that the City Water Department would continue to serve consumers outside of the City where there are only a few users. Cayuga Heights and Spencer Road areas have formed water districts. These districts have been established by the Town Board in accordance with the provision of the Town Law. Renwick Heights has the ;otter under consideration and this district should be formed before the first of the year. The Town Board is ready to negotiate with the City on behalf of the organized districts. The Town Board Is also willing to cooperate with any other group that wish*$ to form a water district. The Town officials and Mr. Charles Newmann, Town Attorney for the Water Districts, have spent considerable time and effort to comply with the wishes of the City to solve this problem. In fairness to the people of the Town who are using city caster, we are writing to inquire of the City officials whether they will continue to serve people in the Town outside of the eonjested a"&*. Assuring you of our willingness to cooperate with the City offioials, I remain Sincerely yours Erie J. Miller, supervisor Town of Ithaca" By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Egtiert: Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Water Committer W City Attorney for their consideration. Carried. !gj9j CQNTRAOT - PUBLI4 -W0 XS A letter To Mayor Campbell from the Business Representative of e Teamsters and Ohauffeure Union was presented in which was enclosed photostatic eoVies of letters from the Mayor and Commissioter of rinsnee of the City of Syracuse addressed to Union #540, whereby It was agreed that the City of Syracuse would adopt the wage scale set forth by the tlnian agreement. By Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Lrgbert: Resolved, that the letter be referred to the City Attorney for reply. Unanimously Carried. TART TIME JAITI,TQ ...�t City Attorney Thaler repo" ha has coma to his attention hat Joseph Thomas to employed by the City on a part time basis as janitor in the Libraty building Gad he recommended that the City enter into a contract with him for xb i• part time work. 187 Board of public Works y3-► November 26, 1941 By Commissioner Rumsey, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that Attorney Thaler 1)4 directed to prepare a con. tract covering the janitor work in the City offices in the Library building on the basis of an annual salary of $62+.00, and Be art Further Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the City. Carried. CERTIFICATE OF COid'LETION - PAVING E. STATE AND MITCHELL STREETS Acting City Engineer Cass reported that the paving job in E. State and Mitchell Streets has been completed and that the certificate of completion has been prepared. He stated that the total appro•• priation for the work was $129,295.99 and that the total cost of the pavement including extras, engineering and supervision was $128,071.62 being $1,227.37 under the estimate. Mr. Cass also reported that a portion of the curb and gutter in Mitchell Street has to be replaced due to settling over a drainage ditch placed immediately back of the curb and that con- tractor 11organ has deposited a certified check payable to the City in the amount of $500.00 and has executed a supplemental agreement prepared by the City Attorney whereby the Contractor agrees to re- place the curb and gutter after all settling has been completed or allow the City to replace and receive reimbursement from the funds on deposit. Attorny Thaler reported that no rights under the original contract were waived and he recommended acceptance of the project and approval of the supplemental agreement. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the paving project be approved and accepted and the Contractor paid in full, and Be It Further Resolved, that the supplemental agreement in regard to replacing the curb and gutter in Mitchell Street be approved, and the Mayor and City Clerk authorized and directed to execute same on behalf of the City. Ayes 6 Ways 0 Carried and Approved by the Mayor. lam ow # AVING PROJECTS Acting City Engineer Cass made the fol. n report on the three paving projects completed during the season: projeol &R12ro rye iati�on Cost ur lu E. State A Mit-chell Ste. $129,299-99 $1.28, 071462 $1, 227.37 Thurston Avenue 30,000.00 16,581.03 13,118.97 TaughannTot Blvd. 5,000 .,3, �� 1� 7b Totals , , 2 CLINTC�fN §TREXT „SRI (lam Acting City Engineer Cass reported that it was found necessary to order work not covered by the contract as follows: Solice and drive piles deeper on west foundation and change the Cass of the piece to make them flush with the creek wall. He stated that the additional piling amounted to 3255 lbs. and the concrete to PS o.y., and that these extras are included in the '- estimate in today's audit, and that bills for additional expense In connection with the lengthening of the piles as submitted by Con - ' Lyons are being held up pending approval by Engineer Towart. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert: Resolved, that the extras as outlined be and hereby are approved. Carried. By Commissioner Wert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolves}, that future extras agreed upon by the Board be authorized by letter to the Contractor. Carried. pSLING A NZI - ENG1 T 1 �OFFI Acting City Engineer Case re- orted that additional �ng space is needed in the Engineer's office for maps and plane and he roquested permission to purchase metal files at an estimated cost Of from $300. to $350. By Commissioner Egbert, seceded by Commissioner Halversom Resolved, that the purchase of a necessary metal file be authorized for a sum not to exceed $950. Unanimously Carried. I. 8 S Board of Public Works -4- November 26, 1941 RE UE T EM STREET LIGHT 00 BL221 JAECT2B OTREET COMIsslener Egbert reported receipt of a request or the Installation of a street light in the 700 block of Hector Street and that the Street Lighting Committee recommends the installation. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Bassani Resolved, that the street light be installed as recommended. Carried. STREET LIGiTS - E. FALLS STREET -- Op LL STRM Gomaisstomer Egbert repo -rted that the Street Light ngg ommi tee recommends the installatl� ?i� cf a cti -oet light in E. 1�'alls Street and in Cornell Street as ow` the meeting held November 120 1941. 73 14o_i.iissg ones Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: f-�so:+ red, that th.e lights be installed as recommended. Carried. t.RO.' Sx �� ' TF �I S IC(?..�,'E: ?DED Commissioner Egbert reported that due to tie c;xces��l�� cost of maintenance it is advisable to replace the :follovr1ng ,rotor :ruipMent: 1 dump truck, 1 Stake body truck, 2 garbage truce: chas is, 1 coupe, and he recommended that the ;inoer bo directed 0 prepare specifications for the equipment need,_.d prrnri.di:,1g for a light pick -up truck in place of the coupe �i.sed by tic re o., it s: op. ??y Ojo�:l:�lissiorer Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper; Resolved, that ..sting City engineer Cass be directed to prepare speci.ficatione for motor equipment, and the City Clerk directed to advertise for bids thereon as follows: 1 — 157 in. wheel base dump truck 1 -- 157 in. wheal base Stake body truck with windless and steel floor 2 - 157 in. wheel base chassis, including mounting of old oarba.ge bodies 1 -- 1/2 ton pick -up truck Unanimously Carried. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR EQUIPUNT FUND Commissioner Egbert reported that there are - insufficient funds in the equipment fund to purchase this necessary equipment and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the transfer of $2500. from the construction and permanent improve- ment fund to the equipment fund. Unanimously Carried. CITY GARBAGE DUO Commissioner Egbert reported that Jacob Nolidor has agreed to lease the present garbage dump to the City for a ten year term with the privilege of an additional ten years for an annual rental of $150.00, provided the City will give one year's Uotiee of intent to discontinue use of the dump. Hr. E'gbe t stated the sum of $150.00 has been provided in the budget for 1942 and he recommended that the City lease the land as there is sufficient space to provide for a dump for at least twenty --years. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an agreement covering a period of ten years with privilege of reners4 for ten years at an annual rental of $150.00 and present to the Board for approval. Carrlad. LUTHERAN CHURCH - WATER BILL Con-missioner Hassan reported that due to delay in the correction of a shortage of $1.00 in the re- mittance made by the Lutheran Church for a water bill, the disc=tr period elapsed and that the City Chamberlain could not allow the discount unless approved by the Board, and it was moved By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the City Chamberlain be authorized and director$ to allow the discount of $2.02 on the bill. Carried. AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Rumsey: Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finazoe' Committee be and the sane hereby are approved and ordered paidA Carried. El e 0 Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet November 26, 1941 Name T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. Burroughs Adding .rich. Co. J. C. Stowell Co. Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Jamieson- 111cKin.ney Co., Inc. Elgin Sweeper Co. City of Ithaca American Chain & Cable Co., Inc. Ingersoll -Rana Co. Ithaca Junk Co. City of Ithaca -Fire Dept. C. L. Smith {loran: Gleason Cayuga Rock Salt Co., Inc. Cornell University Reynolds & Drake Hull & Wheaton Plumbing Co. A. H. Stubblefield J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co., Inc. L. H. Speno, M. D. First National Bank of Olean, N. Y. Freer Bros. Motor Exp. Lines H. J. Lyon Seaman & Keesler Beals, 11cCarthy & Rogers Enterprise Foundry Co. Armour & Co. Amount 70.85 43:75 -- 30.61 -- .20 — 45-65-- 16-60- 102'. 92 4c'• 00 y. 3.44-- 3751-00 _ 1.50 345, , 51 19-50- 31-50 13.78 83.57 12.00 30- - _ 7-00.--' 12, 060. 86 --- 1 6, 258.53 16.7 z 24-. 57-/ - 59.10 50 Finance Committee S 1 J C . 19 Water Fund Invoices presented for audit Nov. 26, 1941. Atwaters $ 1.44;f- Beals, McCarthy & Rogers 122.48 v Burroughs Adding Machine Co. 50.75``' Cornell Cooperative Society 3.601,-' Sinn r & Amend 2.40 General Chemical Co. 451.94'- Haverstic:k & Co. Inc. City of Ithaca, General Fund .85 475.001---'- L. V. R. R+ Co. 2.45 ✓ The Mathieson Alkali Works 33.321 --" T. G. Millerts Sons Paper Co. 54.49 -k ' Mueller Co. 422.57--- Win. T. Pritchard 8.61^1" Reynolds & Drake 227.70 4"" Rochester Lead Works 452.574— Socony - Vacuum Oil Co. 8.75 — Turbine Sewer Machine Sales Co. 39.27,,"— -` W. Forrest Lee, M. D. 56.00 ,approved Finance Committee f November 26, 1941 To Board of Publie Works Herewith please find tentative budget for 1942, as agreed upon by the Board at informal meetings held November 18 - 240 1941. Account 1940 1941 1942 1942 rinal ring IstlyAted. Tentative 110 Clerk's Office 111000. 11,110. 12,110. 114 B.P.W. Admin. 3.,400- M39- • 11,138. 116 Engineer is Office 89300- 9,500- 9,300- 119 City Hall 8#500- 91600. 6,6o4. 120 Isolation Hosp. 125. 125. 125• 160 Sewers - General 12900. 161 Street Cleaning C500- 8, 500. 8, 850. 162 Refuse & Garbage 22,000. 22t000- 23,125. 164 Sewage Disp. Plant Franklin St. 3,550• 165 Sewage -- Buffalo St. 315. 166 Sewage - good St. 110. 167 Sewage - Cherry St. 125. 168 Storm Sewers MOO- 3P500- 3,630- 169 Plumbing Insptr. 131400.. 250. - 190 Street Lighting 24,062. 24,000. 23,000. 181 Highway Maint. 260000. 26,000. 261,600. 182 Snow, Tee, Cinders 8,000. 5,500. 3,115. 183 Dept. Buildings 750. 750. 767. 184 Bridge Maint. C500- 40000. 4,100. 185 Creek Maint. 1;200. 12200. 1.,225- 196 Shop Maint. 20900. 2$900. 3,36o. 230 Park Dept. Gen. 91000. MOO- M15- 231 Percy Field 250. 250. 100. 232 Stewart Park 6, 400. 6, 400. 6,650, 233 Treman Park 750• 750• 789• 234 Golf course 3v600- 3v900- 4,,050- _ 235 Airport 1,900. 3p250- 732. 250 Mun. Parking Area 3,000- 3,187. 3t094. 251 Mun. Comfort Sta. 1P325- 11470- 1#617- 400 Cemetery 3.600. 3.4% 4.74. Total B.P.S. 174,162. 162,,830- 168,141. Constr. & Perm. Imps. 4o,2M; , 44,4.04,x. 7.150.. Grand Total B.P.W. 214,162. 2o6,830- 245o$91- -a- The tentative construction and improvement program for 1942 amouAt- tng to $77,150.00 ie as follows: Estimated city Construction & Improvement Program Costs 1. Surface treatment of streets 10,000.00 2. Curb & gutter renewals 10,400.00 3. Clean Six Mile Creek west of Plain St. 3,000.00 4. Dryden Road -- storm sewer, curb & gutter & wall 3600-00 5. S. Cayuga St. Ext. - retaining wall & walks 3,570.00 6. Resurfacing & widening program 42,6g0.00 7. Bridge design 41000-00 Total 77,150.00 The Committee recommends the continuation of the bridge and paving programs as submitted in March 1941. F. H. Spri er, City Clerk 189 Board of Public Works -5- November 26, 1941 REO -VEST FOR MATER SERVICE, -- BRIDGE STREET Commissioner Egbert re- ported that a request has been received for an extension of water service approximately 100 ft. in Bridge Street to accorlmodate two pronerties. It was explained that this part of Bridge Street is not City owned and that the City cannot install water service. BUDGET_ -1942 Copies of the preliminary budget for 1942, a copy of whi c'1 is herewith aoT) ended, and as agreed upon at informal meetings of the Board held Yove; .ber 18 and 24, 1941, were distributed. As the v^ri ous itens ii'1 the budget were discussed at the preliminary ::eetnigs, it ras mcved :Dy Co.1- iissioner Egbert, seconded by Conr,issioner Hassan: Resolved, that budget for the year 1942 as submitted, be and the sane hereby i approved a-1-4d adopted and a requisition ordered filed with the Corn?-,on council for an appropriation of $169,741.00 to coy *er estimated ecsto of general care, naintenance, and operation cf' the, several departments under control of the Board, and an a,rpropriation of X77,150.00 to cover the estimated costs of new construction and im- oroveYlents, making a total requisition of li5, 391.00. Carried. On Notion the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at the call of t)te Mayor. F. H. ringer City Clerk 190 BOARD OF PUBLIC 19Gr .S PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, F • Y. Regular 'ieeting 7:30 P. :. December 10, 1941 PRESENT - Kayor - Campbell Commissioners - Hassan, Attorney - Thaler Acting City Engr. -Supt. Clerk - Springer Dep. Clerk - Blean Forester - Baker Egbert, Hopper, Halverson, 77ard of Public 'lorks - Cass Pater & Sewer Supt. - Carpenter Gen. foreman - Alby KINUTES iinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. YOVIDOR AGRZEI EATT - CITY DU B' Ur. A - A. Barns and ? 7r . J. Yovidor rTere present and I r. arns advised that ::r. 7ovidor nor refuses to sign the agreement for the rental of the land for the City garbage dump as formerly agreed upon. After discussion the agree -ient rps amended to provide for can- cellation by either party on six months notice at the same annual rental. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the agreement as amended be and hereby is approved, and Be It Further Resolved, that the i .ayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. .':'!ZRICAI,T BRIDGL 04. REPORT RE STEE of oring lefier from the American "Board of Public Forks Ithaca, New York o. was presented: Atte_ nti oil: 'ir. Springer, City Clerk Gentlemen: The 17e have a Letter from 3r. James Torart on the above project and he has asked that we send you a letter stating the status of the structural steel for this bridge. Tde understand that you want this information for a meeting which will be held -7ednesday, December 10. All of the material for this job is available in our 7,ftmira Plant rrith the exception of the plates. The demand for plates at the present time is so great that the lor priority rating is not sufficient to give us the delivery necessary to complete your project as soon as we are in a position to fabricate. 1'e have no definite promise at this writing on the plates. '?e are still hopeful that re will be in reoeipt of all of the material so that this job will be fabricated in the months of December and January. As soon as re have more complete information, we will contaot either you or :r. Tor*art. Yours very truly, C?�G: LL Copy to ';r. James Torrart A'i.ERICA7 BRIDGE 001 PAFY C.rvm. Gray Sales Engineer" Comamissioner 'hard reported that Ltngineer Torart has suggested that pressure be brought to bear on the Bridge Company to hurry the steel for the bridge. By Commissioner Has,ean, seconded by Ccrnmissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the Bridge Com.:iittee together rith Engineer► T'Drart be authorized and directed to call on the Bride Company to urge bAotae In completl on of the bridge Unanimously Carried. 191 Board of Public corks - ?- December 10, 1941 THO.1AS G. HARRIS - CURB A17D GUTTER ASEFSS :MTT City Attorney Thaler reported progress in the study of le T. arris assessment -.natter rhich was presented at the last meeting of the Board, and that further report rill be made at the next meeting. PROF J • J. YEEDHAM E . 5T-TOE U' TIR - DAi,!iGE CLAIM Attorney Thaler reca mended re- je.;tion of the claims for amages filed. by the above persons at the Occoaer 22nd meeting of the Board. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Halverson: Resolved, that the report of Attorney Thaler be accepted and the claims rejected as recommended. Carried. E. CLINTON 5TF.ETT BRIDGE Acting City Engineer Cass reported that Contractor Lyons'is preparing to pour the backwall at the Clinton Street bridge. He recommended that the Contractor be ordered to place a sloping top on the old retaining cull where it was lowered to accommodate the ner steel. 1r• Cass stated that the sloping top will require from 2 to 3 yards of extra concrete. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the Engineer be directed to notify Contractor Lyons by letter to install the sloping top to the old wall as recommended. Carried. REQUEST FOR STREET LIGHT - 7. YORE; STREET Commissioner Egbert re- ported receipt of a request f or the installation of a street light in ?r. York Street. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: Resolved, that the request be referred to the Street Lighting Committee for investigation and report. Carried. PURCHASE OF RIGHT OF 7AY FOR 24,+ "7!iTER LINE Commissioner Egbert reported that the ater Department has the opportunity to purchase 9. acres of land from the Hanford Estate, paralleling the 241- water main between the east City line and the Arion property west line, and he recommended purchase of sane at the price of :;d"200.00. He stated that the purchase of this land will permit free access to the line over City property. By Commissioner Hopper, seconded by Commissioner Egbert; Resolved, that the purchase of the land be and hereby is approved and authorized at the price of �' 200.00. Unanimously Carried and Approved. COVERM 24+, VATER LIZE Comrissioner Egbert recommended that pro- vision be made to cover the 24" water line between the filtera� ion plant and the 60 ft. dam. He stated that the line is now entirely exposed and that it should be protected. He su3gested that a portion of the work could done each year as the entire project will be expensive as a work road must be constructed and five culverts installed. Supt. Oarpenter stated that 000.00 gill be sufficient to construct the road to the first culvert, and it was moved By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner uopner: Resolved, that it is the sense of this Board that the water line should be covered and put in a safe condition, and Be It Further Resolved, that the expenditure of 1300.00 be authorized for the project at this time. Unanimously Carried. ;ATER SUPPLY - VILLAGE OF TRM AiTSBURG Suet. Carpenter reported that with the approva o the ater Committee, that the Department ha.> furnished the Village of Trwnansburg 16 loads of water, due t, the shortage of potable dater in that Village, and that a further sup)ly has been requested. Cornnissioner Egbert questioned the advisability of the further use cf the street flusher for the purpose as this equipment is old and not designed. for highway travel. By Con.nissioiler Egbert, seconded by Commissioner HanDer: Resolved, that Sunt. Carpenter be directed to notify ':ayor Timers ©n that the City will furnish the water if the Village will arrange for itr transporte:tion. Carried. 0 192 Board of Public narks -3- Dece-nber 10, 1941 AUDIT By Commissioner Hassan, seconded by Commissioner Horner; Resolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Committee be aid the sane hereby are approved and ordered paid. Carried. !,rL NTSURA11 E - CITY BUILD_ IMS Commissioner 'lard reported that a -;c- =ittee from the BoM has worked rith a committee from the Yi.::on Council op the matter of fire insurance on City owned build - .- [,s, and it was felt that certain items in the schedule should be ';,cught to the attention of the Board for consideration. The schedule, a copy of which is herewith appended, was a+udied and it was agreed by the Board that certain itet.s be eli rr_inated as shown. Commissioner card further stated that since the insurance is c,�L ried on an 80% co- insurance basis, the :,latter of appraisal is �ieiy important, and he recommended that the appraisals as sub - ia!-Uted be studied and a new appraisal made each year. By Commissioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the schedule as amended, and the recommendations of 00,r.ai ssi over 17a,rd be approved and Presented to the COram01I • Council- for their consideration. Carried. On motion the meeting ras adjourned to 7:30 P. Tuesday, Dece:aber 23, 1941 unless prior call is made. F. H Springer City Clerk 0 Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet December 10, 1941 Name New York Telephone Co. C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain T. G. 1iller'sSons Paper Co. Wm- J. Ryan N. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. City of Ithaca Tisdel's Repair Shop B. K. Elliott Co. C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. M. Rumsey & Son Norton Electric Co., Inc. C. H. hurray Elgin Sweeper Co. Cayuga. Hlotors Corp. Seaman- Keesler Reynolds -Drake X. Y. S. Elec. & Gas Corp. Auburn Metal Products Co. The Koehler Rubber & Supply Auto Body & Radiator Wks. Ingersoll -Rand Co. :.loran & Gleason Driscoll Bros. & Co. J. J. Driscoll Robinson & Carpenter J. B. Lang Eng. & Gar. Co. D. L. W R. R. Co. W. S. Darley & Co. John F. Tarren, 1 • D. Philip J. Robinson, 111. D. H. J. Wilson, 11. D. I. M. Unger, M. D. Davis & Lee Elec. Co. Freer Bros. JrLotor Exp. Lines Donohue- Halverson Inc. City of Ithaca, Water Fund Raymond F. Townley Clarkson Chemical Co., Inc. Quaker Rubber Corp. Stallman of Ithaca Enterprise Foundry Co. Rothschild Bros. Ithaca Coop. G.L.F. Service, S. J. Jolly Co. Inc. Amount $ 49.27 2.40 15.48 --- 19.13 mod` 112. 68 78. 96 4" 2.38 y_ 52.20 112.661" 40.67 727-301--- 1. 82 8.38 150.62 e-­' 16-65 1573.67 r 12.0 . 9 -'' 4.60 246.94 64-75 56, 54 �°.. 23.90 1. 20'� 3 3.63 40.00 + 15.00 5.00 v- 5. 00 7.42 * 55 . v lo4. 32 47.14; s 30.00 24.74 47.73 ' 7. ("0 4.00 71.40 " 58.50 1...., 14.56 Finance Committee Water Fund Invoices presented for Audit December 10th, 1941. John T. Allen Ames Electric Welding Co. Atwaters Beals, McCarthy & Rogers William A. Church Co. College Chevrolet Co. J. J.. Driscoll G. Aix. Galvin, M. D. The Garland Co. A. C. Gibson Co. Inc. Grace Hanford City of Ithaca, General Fund It it " , Water Fund Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. Jamieson- McKinney Co. Edward Joy Co. Lehigh Valley R. R. Co. n it n n n J. L. Leone, M. D. A. M/ Little & Son Mathieson. Alkali Saiorks T. G. Miller's Sons Co. C. H. Murray Neptune Meter Co. New York State Electric u Gas Corp. New York Telephone Co. Overhead Door Co. of N. Y. Inc. Carl Personius William T. Pritchard C. D. Rapalee Reconstruction Home Rensselaer Valve Co. Robinson & Carpenter Robinson & Carpenter C. J. Rumsey & Co. E. Mrs. Rumsey & Son S. L. Sheldon Snap -on Tools Corporation Andy Soyring Tapax Manufacturing Co. Tisdel's Repair Shop John F. warren, M. D. Wilson & Burchard C. W. Wismar C. A. 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Forenan - Alby T�^ ' inutes of the -preceding meeting rere duly anrroved. TRUCK BIDS The folloring bids on truc:Ls were opened and read by Tch .e "yerk: 193 B' i', I t era 1 Item #2 Item Cayuga : 7ot or s �, Ford 1, 435.00 1 00 1,559-00 1,601.00 ar.ney .otors Ur"llege Chevrolet G.:. C. Chevrolet 1, 313.00 1, 216.25 1, �58 . 00 1, 31.65 1, 25.00 1, 449.10 Elmer T. Hurst International 11 2t2- 15 1, 514. 50 1,780-22 Item -2.4 Disc. for ,,et '=icl All Ite,ns , 0..,00-4w _._ Deli y Cayuga ,.afore Finney ' <ot or s 650.00 450. items 145.00 �� 45 days Oollege Chevrolet 567.25 200. (4 M ��j 4 27 6, 00 64-25 30 t o 45 „ 35 to 45 " Elmer T. Hurst 737.71 5, 314.55 60 It By Co'nnissioner Resolved, that Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hassan: the bids be referred to the Highray Committee for study and recornlnendation. Carried. BOILER IDISURA" CE - ASPHALT PLANT The Clerk reported that the in- surance on the boi er at the asphalt plant will expire on January 1, 19+2 and the agent has asked if it is to be renewed. BY Conllissioner Rumsey, seconded by CClnrnissicner Hopper: Resolved, that the insurance be cancelled until a new boiler is installed or repairs made to the present one. Carried. �A�T0A1T B -iIDGE CO. LETTER RE STEEL FOR BIRDGES A letter from the Amer_can Bridge Co. was presented in chic it rag stated that the steer, for the Sterart Avenue bridge rill be delivered February 2nd to 5-uh acid that depeiding on the rveathet the erection will take cpp'20- -A lla,tely 6 reeks. 1he letter also stated that it was thought steel for other brie es would be available if truss type bridges were designed. ICTR' 7 LIG iTIFQ CONTRACT The Clerk reported that the Y.Y.S. Electric Corn. has agreed to install four -1000 lumen lawns in place of the o1e -2700 lumen and one -6000 lumen lamps still left to the credit cf 'che City in accordance with the contract dated October 15, 1941. BY Co,,I'issioner Egbert, seconded by Commissioner Hopper: Resolved, that the offer be accepted and the Com*Datny notified to thc"t effect. Ga.rri ed. FIRZ IYSU71_';�70E - CITY BUILDINGS The Clerk reported that the Go;n:11o,� Co�.ijicil an- proved the schedule for fire insurance on City ').s agreed upon by this Board with the reocm- iendation that irsuxanace also be carried on items ;'13, Mater Depart °gent build- s ng; -,727, filter plant; -,r35, repair garage in the amounts advised by -she appraisers as set forth in the schedule. BY Co 1.nissioner 7'ard, seconded by Commissioner Halverson: Resolved, that the recommendation of the 00mmon Council be approved and insurance placed on it0i s -43. ;#27, 435 in the amounts Vet forth in the - schedule. Carried. 194 `hoard of Public Works r Dece iber 23, 1941 SOUTH_ SIDE C0'�_U� ?ITY CEO TER 3U LDITG The Clerk rt- porte that on Dece 1 er re ►age the South Side vp,,; .1Li :lity Oe-.ter building to the extent of �'5,150• 92 a:Zd that the fire insurruace is carried 'oir the Center and since title to the property is in the na.jle of the City, both the Cou-Ion Oouncil and oa,rd of Y�.ioli c r orYs shay.ld authorize the endoroe-ne,:zt of insura.1ce ci.ec :a to the order of the co�ztraetor V110 is to renair the building, a, :-.d he sta- -ed that the Common Council has unani:aously W-)prove d the repairs a- nd.settle-1e�t. 3y Co-i- -,issio:..er Hopper, seconded by Corr:, isaioner 'assan; 7herea,s, on Dece;Tlber 10, 1941 a fire loss was suf:17ered to -n es the South Side Co1lmt,n.ity Center, the title to which is held by the City of Ithaoa, and '.,{,ere, -,s, a,djust-,W -at aa,s been made bdtrreen the i.asur zi.ce :::;,rriers throv -ch the trustees of the Center and the lard Construe - j_cit Co., i. the sera of (';'5,150.92 for which the lard Construction V�. -ue.ra.ztees to rerilace the ore °.iises in as good condition as hereto-fore, DoT Tne-refo-re Be It 'Resolved, that upon the co-anletiona of mxla repairs a" -d the apr)rova.l by tae City Tngineer, Vae City Clerk 73e a_zd hereby* is nuthori ztd and directed to endorse to the order ,r tine a.rd Construction Co., a-ad deliver to Such Conn;i,ny the �Lec.:s sii.'_)„fitted in final adjust:lent by the insusallce carriers. _iyes j Gres 5sioller ":a.rd did not vote. Carried and Ap'oroved. "v. 6 Fi:�� S ATICi' I:;�- OVE` EItTB The Clerk reported that fun4ls :lave been -arovided to ,.late repairs to the P0. 6 Fire Station avnd ,hat the Co-„ion Council unaai-uously approved the recoi�aendation 'r.a,t Architect Arthur lit• Gibb who has sjrea.dy prepared some - ,)fans for the building be authorized to camplete the plans and specifi -- ,�a,cicns for the repairs. 3y Co-1-°iissioner = assan, seconded by Co:nrlissioner '"V.rd: A.esolved, that this Board annrove the recon7e- 1datio1 that � ,thur 7. Gibb be authorized to proceed rita the nrenaration of �;l.e clans. ;iyes 6 ;Trays 0 Carried a,nd Annroved. DEA•''S '':a"E'.OUgE Attorney Thaler recom-:zended _yj� ezit of the c p 11 in the m.0 nt of x,143.00 for replra,ce:Aze:Zt of ,.,yea palate glass v-1ndovis at Dean's - warehouse which ►ere brola.en »- scones tl.roc,1 fra-,i the Aaveiie'1t by pausing cars. Dy Cc-a lissioner Egbert, seconded by Co- uiissioner =:assan; �esolverl, ths,t this 3oard reeon:lend to the Co-1no::z Council of c o,t the clo,ir_; be paid to aocordaace with the recairnea ±tiCarried. t .e City 1t-torneY• DR. A. MZAIT'S R1481DE-703 Attorney The.ler co.1 .e Zded nayraent o the c e ,n i z t e z,cnoEZnt of ';43.00 f0? 2e- oil.a o;Ze plate glass window at the ^, . "T. Dean residence at kit .'fate Street. He stetted this - L16-or was broken by a stone from the pave-lient. 3y C0'1Aissioner gbert, seconded by CO-_ .iissionex '�aesewI: ' esolved, ths.t this 3oard reco° <r-lend to the Com.ton Council vile clsir_i be paid in aCcordsnea with tile reeomnendatioxi of City Atj 14 xne;r. Carried. CTY L. ITJx.SEY - 'l1GE CL� _attorney Thaler �re•-)orted receipt a ry1.a,i :q from _H ^rvoyhavefbeextyrece:ived whtnta City truckrand an o his car alleged t ,i-1 tiaill-ay bus collided at 321 Eddy Street. r. Thaler stated that tine i�oil�^P.�r Co. he.s agreed to gay Tj2 tile, clair3 and he reco_xtended that the City par the other half. 3y 001171issioner Hopper, seconded by Conr.qissioner ''sssan: Resolved, that this Board remest the Common Cou:cil to settle the claim ill the amount of �3. 75 as the City's share as reonm�en� d by attorney Thaler. 30ard of Pu101i c corks ,. �- Dece.i'oer 23, 19-1 OR S'"�i'".y T Acting City �a.:_i-leer .a.se re��orted that .assessor Thorne has�as'�ed. that the : atter� ±of v ►aexiag '.Louses ill rector Street be clarified :7,s there seems to be so..1e d.iscrepanoy at this ti.ae and he prese -zted a s"etcn sholving: the ,-)ro-losed nu::ibers. -:)y C701116sioner vopner, seconded by Co :- 1:_1issioiler resolved, that Pal housi�s in �iector Street be ; ive_1 add m-nibers tae right and evem numbers on the left side as shoe -r; on. the cl.. Carried. 0 3L.1 CTR?C er)o "coed S I G Y - nU.LJjITY L7 TCF: Acting City engineer Cass receipt Of ��. Electric sign at a bill in the a-lotant the Quality Limc�1 G.t of 17.00 for 32� "Coll_e L repairs to 3 e stated. the sign was da:na <ed lrhen .��E-7ue. the e _71-nloyees of the 7_- :C:i.:.1cer1s office hit the sign with t1Ae sv.xve ;rinF::' rod a: c? lie Pco:_1::1e::,ded pav- -,:ie_zt of the bill, 3Y Con:lissioner Rumsey, seconded by Egbert: ?esoZved, that t;._i s :bill 'fie this Doard reco_1-.end to the Co.1-101 Council that paid. Carried. .--� C . CURD A� *D C!, 77,R acting City ��� � i n eer us sported that after fhves­i ., gon y the lighvra.v Co-.1:Uttee, -6i�.e ^itY At1or:. -iey and City E- z`jaeer, it T-as agreed t:i1t the City nhould rei :fo,a.rse - larris for the tria::zMula, �t tie e i�itersection of SPeAcer a-.-.-id ..�VLeny Streets whiehwa,s�ased land r..c the tine the intersecti0in widened. pie st i ted that :r. Harris has agreed to give tine City a, deed x'or the n_r_onerty and nay the curb a:.1d- g,,tter a.ssess:.ie-Zt for the su-1 0.1 2j.94 which sum was arrived at as follows: S, -)ecial curb and gutter assess -me -1t :13. �0 ^�tixes paid si *nce land was used 1l. 43 aterest on taxes Total,c'o• 9� DY Co.:Y.:issioner Rumsey, seconded by Ca-ll1issioner 'K.v1verson: resolved, that the settle-le-at as recor.,iended be approved and the Co,a- .1o::; 001_.zcil requested to -ourchr,se the *pro��erty at the price or ?o. g Unwainously Carried. .� DRIDOZ c acti O , amity Ta1Bineex Cass reported that it is :.Zecessa,rr; to *provide 42 extra nieces of small an -Ue iron, for the Caliz�o. Street bridge at a cost of '10.96. e st .ced that the extra nieces Pre for the su *pnort of the loor y "0-w-lissioner Egbert, seconded by C011�-aissioner - Fonner: Zesolved, that the extre for a �lc;le iron in the mount of ".10.06 be aid here':Z- is annroved. n ed. 1tT. J or, CI" IR011 -RTY .. S. P!?. _T S ^R Z' ? Coal issioaer �'t:bext re- I,orted that i,.no1 investigation it ^T�.s found that the City o�T'1s a of la--id in S. Plain Street tiriiich mould ne.1:e desirable build - r. nd he suggested that a f�l .11 Of t11e *property be pre *pt lots 60 ft. in width and - 1 gyred ,djoi- .ling property at "'05 S. Il innStreet rniche`:rheDonato� wishes to *purchase. --e su �,ested that after *prena,raLion the plan be 81fomitted to 6ov_nci1 for their considexstion. Con --,lissioner ESbert, seconded by Co::i.liQSioiZer Hopner: .zesolved, that the City EiZgilleer be authorized a -.a6 directed tc nre; ?are a rla.n as outlined a-1d present to the Coy -j:~joi.1 Council for r'U.13yd ol, erati, Carried. '{ 14 * -iT ^ r, • YOR'" ST_ T Go::i'i serf osier Zgbe-rt reported this ��reef LiL,.1ting Co �ittee recsom- .lends i- 3stalla,tion of a street light Street as requested at the Dece!.iber 10th -leeting. DY 0107n_- issiozler Egbert, seconded by Co:n lissioner Rmsey: zesolved, that tine street light be. installed as recom--le:ad.ed. Carried. COI.inissio -aer Egbert renorted Vaat it is recesse,ry to vse a. truck to tra 1sxoox t ;ben Then clea.ii tg sidewall=s ,­id that the Cor.1::ai,ttee reca,'rie:aded a charge of °1.00 *per hour for "Be of the truClt. Dy 00.1- Iissimier ?gbert, seconded by Co;n-.lissioner zo'nner: %solved, that the charge for trucks vrhen used is tra-isy)ort �:e-., car aleW -dng sideiTa.lks be and hereby is set at 1.00 hex hour. Cr.rri ed. Board of ,�1x?�lic Deceaber 23, 1941 gEr= C:? az. ^i "T Suet. Carnenter nrese zted ,n of which is i'lere�Tith a'?pended, a,11d- ex» aired 01 proposed. o,1e_ et, a copy for the ' e-er aiid -titer De�'art-Aelzt for the year 1842• 'v mo- 1 "1is8lOi.erlopner, seconded by Co:;r;zissio:Zer ' gbert: ^esolve6, the.t the budget esti pate as suo:nitted be oC�rried. ",),--:e liere o-,r is ap- -)roved. i _�T'AL -- ,,II -C; .. y,g, - i�,.�T , - - � CCIr1TI0i�? Co ;1.11ssioller �0rted that Sun �ar�ezter �asri aey °yorkeoa Deceeber day 30th ti , of -'l=e 1-ater "'orks - '.ssoeiation c; ;zr Co r dssioner Egbert, seconded by Co.i.,issioner 'H la.ssa�z: thnt St1 ?t. Ce,rnentex be aut horized to %ttend h esolved, Carried. leeti Zg --','u City eyne-ase. CIS' ICi Go:1 iissio:ier gbert reported it see7s ileee'SA rY P -�d �iie ti ze for the for:��ation of water districts a'ad it ra,s :iy Co - .Assiozer ,gbert, seoo-aded by Corlmissioler Hopper: Zesolvec!, thn,t on a.id after June 30, 1942 jzo rates gill ted -e f-�Ir�nisized. users outside the City liLlits except to duly arnro% ,.ter districts, aa�d �e it Further resolved, that no �Zer' water connections be ;Wade ate J�L1z�. 'y 1, 1042 exceilt on order of an ar�roved rraterCarried. - -11TL '3v Co°a.Assioaer Hassan, seconded by Co�wlissio:zer Hopper: 7esolved, that the mills audited by the Fina:Zoe Co;.r.littee the si,- -e hereby e.re aT?roved and ordered Paid. Carried. Co- -.,T.ni ssi one r Mgbert reported that the :tie Co 1:;iittee reco::riends i-:Zoree.ses in salaries and rages bolusrfor ,el t ^,in e� 'Aalrees of de- nart:nents u:ldex the Soard and a 5i ea:tx. 11 e :r-)loyees J-n the labor 6,enartia;ent and it was nbved :3y Co 1lissioller ^wnsey, seomided by Co'1 °'lissionex onner: resolved., t�_a.t the salaries of tl:e follo� i:1�; e-lployees be fixed j.l: tAie a 0,.t- 1t Be, o -0,aosite tY_eir respective names effective JanW ry 194p: ST) r1-_Z!-;er, City Clerk C "e o. _:. :lea: , Den. City Clerk ;..bier, Yr.+.yroll Clerl� 'Ta,y�, ooc -, De''. 'Regi str.n,r '4, 000. an'aua,lly 2_, 400. annually 1, 700. MInually 1,700- an:zua,lly .59 Unanii_lously Carried. ., Con-:issiozer 'rt�,:lsey, seco:�ded by Coi�� aissioner V,.onner: 1esolved., that the salarigs azd /or rages of the following P.-_iplo *ees oe fixed at the a._loualts set an�oeite their respective effective Js,:ivary 5, 194-2: City Engi_Zeer- �11-,t. of -ublic "orke Janitor ,. ^vl 'ic_le FOre:-la.lZ se- ni- slAlled 1,-,borer A, 200. a m- iva.11y 70. ►eel ~ ly 35. wee':ly 20. wee'�ly .67 Pe r hour .59 per hour Unani:aously Carried. ;y Co-a_lissioner Rumsey, seconded by Co:llissioner : "onner: e,olveu, that it is the sense of this Board that mpximurn Vi nX ries be algid hereby are established for - nositions a,s set forth - �o:►. otr �cr . City Clerk 2, 600. • ',yr oll Clerl_ 1, IQ �P,_. ,er;istrar 1,700. C1er!i -Site: -i ogrenileI it 200. Ujze.:1i-:jously Carried. 3y Co:r.iisGioxner 2wnsey, seconded by Co:1.Zissionex .iopper: esolved that the sale.ries wad/or rages of the following ernnloyees in the '"e.ter De ),%rt- :e:Zt be fixed in the amOunt set onposite their recpective :za�.ies effective January 50 1* 72 700.0 C, U p 37 4 - 37 1 0 6,644.87 60 20(3. bb 60900.00 60501),00- 7t it" 00 164 - !�ranklin LtoStao 110590.53 9, 074.86 9, 900.00 122500.00 11, 0'10.00 166 - j,3,,,ffalo S',t..Sta. 944,23 6,,,2.6P, 700.00 900.00 800100 V . , 40().00 X50. OO 166 o d 'c" t. '1` t 8 .�09 a 9v 132,36 160.00 167 - Cherry "t. "ta- 2f3 -'-,.10 100.21 120.00 400.00 250,00 leg - 1,°Ium-biri'g InsTPection -- 1.002.55 13a.00 70 0. C10 ;Rene mnilit. 1ii,752.72 17,13_9.14 18,910,00 20s7ouluo 213'di00.00 s'0 1 t1. fak3lTxt. 8 3 '''4 . 11 63 613.61 91,610.00 GG'7�)0.00 i)l' 800.00 zk,�d 06�i. 72 41, 00,0, IVO 25, Ov Gi 0 41 01 0 5.000.00 r �,,u6.48 102707.43 11,00 1, o ta 1 - GonE tr 410 48 702.06. 4,xx777.15 52,000.00 30jOC1O.C;Q 400000.00 New room t-lr.+ a." uint. 137,026.17 ",'alance Loc. :Aed hc,,,Venues 194-2 + lien. ""r- nt. In A 1 n g 1', rid b I '_1 1 ,Ana e Interest 3"11";nce 31, 1942, 8 0 7 CO). 131, 8 (YO - 0 '; 25, 000. 0 0 ILI() 40,00. 00 lob# 000.001 (Y) G3 0 200. 00 $000.00 z;;, 0 20.0003-0.0 430200.00 140 2E5.00 11,900-00 Dec. 10, 1941. 1,942 Propo-'erg 'Budget 1 � > 4 1 U3 ,t. .1942 Job. 6 vear 11 months 12 months 4�pproved ProuoseA No. d IF en's 141) end I S liud ge t BL1('1'jZ e t 301 - d in n i s t re t I on X6,547.27 X6,666.95 '6jb00,,00 7 10 00. 0 0 302 - ra t e r Es h e d 20186.06 11469.51 19700.00 2#50(:x*00 21000*01) 3O' 141. 1 t c; r P I a ri t i22440.26 qJ922.Uo 10,700.00 13. s 600 .;)0 11,600-00 -3O 4 Van Natta .i 1 412.72 108666.371 32799#45 71597.28 41700,00 80600.00 4,000.00 �) 50(l.)Iuo 9 40500.00 gof)-00.00 Ot c. r a P�c-ter Dept. 7 8 46 i 1T;627.k7 t10400.00 8 S 000.00 82600.0-0 3og i 21690.86 '12 000. 00 2S500.00 '--'$000.00 IC" 951.13 972.20 11100.00 1,60).00 10300.0( 2Z, ?. t�' 110203.t2 120000.00 8 100 1), UO 7 00000 f: 1 ""'hop, etc. 4 j 2vb. 36 44 2. 62 5,70().00 30 30:).00 4 500. cll.'� - Leaks, etc, 29446.05 1#366-88 1*600.00 2 600,100 2 0 0 0 01 "13' 4 - "-a' o ai p e n s a t I on 1, 7%'-- 3.19 1 76 66. 3 400.00 2: 00 '0. 00 "z.; 5 0 0 00 k.;l Taxes (31 6 4. 2 5 700.00 30000.00 32000.0 'i In s u r an c c 1 900100 600,00 10500.00 Retire,munt ",'und 1z, L -6. 1 188 00.00 i B001W 4;.� 1.800000 72 700.0 C, U p 37 4 - 37 1 0 6,644.87 60 20(3. bb 60900.00 60501),00- 7t it" 00 164 - !�ranklin LtoStao 110590.53 9, 074.86 9, 900.00 122500.00 11, 0'10.00 166 - j,3,,,ffalo S',t..Sta. 944,23 6,,,2.6P, 700.00 900.00 800100 V . , 40().00 X50. OO 166 o d 'c" t. '1` t 8 .�09 a 9v 132,36 160.00 167 - Cherry "t. "ta- 2f3 -'-,.10 100.21 120.00 400.00 250,00 leg - 1,°Ium-biri'g InsTPection -- 1.002.55 13a.00 70 0. C10 ;Rene mnilit. 1ii,752.72 17,13_9.14 18,910,00 20s7ouluo 213'di00.00 s'0 1 t1. fak3lTxt. 8 3 '''4 . 11 63 613.61 91,610.00 GG'7�)0.00 i)l' 800.00 zk,�d 06�i. 72 41, 00,0, IVO 25, Ov Gi 0 41 01 0 5.000.00 r �,,u6.48 102707.43 11,00 1, o ta 1 - GonE tr 410 48 702.06. 4,xx777.15 52,000.00 30jOC1O.C;Q 400000.00 New room t-lr.+ a." uint. 137,026.17 ",'alance Loc. :Aed hc,,,Venues 194-2 + lien. ""r- nt. In A 1 n g 1', rid b I '_1 1 ,Ana e Interest 3"11";nce 31, 1942, 8 0 7 CO). 131, 8 (YO - 0 '; 25, 000. 0 0 ILI() 40,00. 00 lob# 000.001 (Y) G3 0 200. 00 $000.00 z;;, 0 20.0003-0.0 430200.00 140 2E5.00 11,900-00 To Dec- water Departoeat New SonetTuction - 1941 Job No. 340-1 Contribution to uew shop ....... 040-2 ily(;,rants 340-3 Valves ................... 340-4 sunholeb • ............... 340-5 Silt Dan MavbtlOu 3406 FO Ctute stre6t L:,,heed of paving .... 040-7 Thurston Ave. 340-8 bt. 340-9 16" valves - E. 340-10 Grendview AV 5 SR6 SAO-11 itenart Ave. BrIaLe water Me 340-12 New Heater st Rap's HOUse ......... *.00400***040 340-13 Cliaton St. Bridy; mater Me 640-14 8" food street Extension Total Sewer Department Now CohBoruction - 1941 job NOO $20000.00 10643.13 20130.33 1.733.41 1;351.22 7$1610C 6 ,O x•11 0:447.06 31709.34 911.47 M.89 270.03 725.97 41.39 2000.72 360-1 Lowarlas or ............. ") t -, } -2 2 LIE, jjhol ec • • • • • • • • • a • * M-3 Queen Etrect sower ........... 050•4 perounent 1wprosebyntb at Franklin Stv station es (ChlorInstorso curb & gutter, Etc&) Obo-6 24P wcver _ Lulfalo a"d peadow btruets z50-6 Aurston kvc* tower 35a-7 Cornell St- LG§6r 350_e Auple Ave, sewer ........... 350-9 LewcrDjzaharse into Guseadilla Or" 3bo-lo Vj"e Meet wewer ExtensiOn 3bo-11 TwuGhuanOck Dlyd. sewer 350-12 Sewer Line - Etewart Ave • !ridge 350-13 vood Ureet GewerCstribution ... Total 76b. 08 1$504.39 636.16 362.46 2:959.01 056. el 114,75 10.20 17.46 459.73 156.35 IjO45*70 $100707.43 �:P Dec- 10s 1041. proposed water Depertsent NO Construction for 1942 ----------------------- 1. IxesvLtion "t Lilt DU41 2. 60 Ft. Dom we Lino VOW 3. 135 feet of 12, Litchell it. pup linct Water Vt. 4. 550 Feet CT 6" v Whettaut 3" i. 2,000 feet of 6", Caupbell Truct 000*4*000000*0 60000.00 6. Eydrants • ..• ..• .• • I S 00.00 7• vylves 760.CO 6, kanholes ►•.... •1t:00.00 go 16" wain connect ions ut Aurora, Tioga W CvyuZa 3JOUU.00 Me 10. Super-chlorination st the Filter Plunt oeteopote, 2ACOO.Co 11. OrondvieA 500.00 n nrl 10. disc. pipe Und fitting -.vv Total 1300000.00 Proposed Lewer Department New construction for 1942 ----------------------------- 1, EnIsrging of 12" serer to LU at Meadow and DuCfalf StrOcts p'000.00 2• nlarging sewer to Titus Me ...••.•. 1430 feet•• 6*000.00 3. Sevor manholes 1,000top Total Dec. 15, 1941. ter pistriets Due to the fact that municipalities have no legal right to deal with people outside the corrorfitj or, limits the Board of Public VVorkso jr, september lQ390'passed Fi resolution that on and after Jan• 12 1942 water would be nold to Districts only, who in tur-.1 woald guarantee water rent"Fis etc., without our resorting to civil action to make the necessary collections. Considerable progress has been made In the outlying eistrictsj, but, as was expected, the details necessary to farms these districts have not been cobpleted by the Town of Ithaca an-,-,, t1 e Town of Lansing, The law pertaining tc) water dist"ricts has been changed to that it now becomes a function of the Town Boards "It on and after Jan. 1. 1�442 no ,, and I would suggest th, individual applications for new services on existing mains outside, now main extenslone, new hydrzints and in&Ltallatiolls be accepted unless the Town Board guar-,.intrees water rents, cos t n 1,1, a 11-,, 1-110115 etC1 aae to the fact that there can not be 7,. -de retro-active would suggest th�it on and rafter Jan. 1., 1943 all -,iater rents, avc be guaranteed by t;he to,>,n bloar6-(i on, all- e,,,-c. would h, V existing *er,vicc- connections outside the City, Due to the ff--,ct to obtain materials recommend that '11-le b,�; held in abeyance cen be purchaser!. t, ,, , very difficult _� t it is going to be j.jj t,,--jo �,,ext t1laree or four years viould VnE,tall�tion of meters to -)utlytilg districts until such -1 time a the necessary -zet-ers ; Construction for 1942. Proposer! nevi voter Department s 60 'Foot Dam pipe Line Road- Before any excavation is made on this road just balow the 30 Foot Da-m it will bo; necessary to cover up the 24" pipe coming front the 3" !loot Dam -,-3t the fOO' 04' t,-Is embankment. 1,hin--, will mean a gravity conerate eivall 7 feet li-Igh, 30 In3hes wide at al—roxim 1) , ately 500 feet long, t'h , bqse and 12 Inches wide at the -,%-.op. Thiss will MK an SCLIle- V-,Tlere in the neighborhood of 250 cubic y-,-rds of reinforced con- crete L t about 339500.0019 by th,,,,. time -,e Pi-6 crete which will cOs is buried behind this gravity wall- It is something tjnt can be mRde only in the sumrw r months. A resolution passed by -he Board rat the- ",Rr-t -:Eeting, to buy 8 A. from ERnford only included the land necessary to 1� make the roa-d following tile pipe line eventually build cul- I Ines. Thif; resolutiO•, should be Changed, vcrts acrot�s tht-, ravines. of 15 A. T111LB woL,ld give us to purchaF�e In the n the necessary land to make rocrIlds up both nideint .-.)f the rr-,-Vlnes aria:' . Install vC'rY z le brioge. P 0.,Ar;. C. Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet December 23, 1941 Name Amount The IvVilcox Press $1 .00 Ithaca Journal .20 39.00 Cornell COOP. Society C • S • Robinson T. G. '11iller's Sons Paper Co• 41.10 -°' Ray Oil Burner Co. 17.91 49.07 A. Steiert & Son C• J. Rumsey & Co• Cayuga Luber Co. 18 .95 -- 125.05 Finney Eotors 49-95 -` J Lohr & Kramer D. B. Stewart & Co., Inc. •03 11-88 Lehigh Valley Railroad Co. 1.00 45-86 -" A. K. Little & Son 416. 50 E. I!• Rumsey & Son Jamieson-!- "c--Kinney Co., Inc. 13.69 Cayuga Rock Salt Co. 19.50 - 7• 88 `~J C. A. Snyder, City Chamberlain 14.00 F. R. C• Forster M.- D• 26.26 Hull & 'Wheaton Plumbing Co. 12, 748. 50 - H. J. Lyon The Texas CO. 28. 1-� 60. d0 J. F. Irorgan Co F ;xzce Com-nnlittee Water Fund Invoices presented for audit Dec. 23, 1941. Approved Finance Committee l� f� r Ames Electric. IvIielding Co. $61.00 Beals, McCarthy a Rogers It It n 1.70 n Driscoll Bros. & Co. 4.57 27.48" J. J. Driscoll 7.87 Fisher Scientific Co. 4.324 -"' Hauck Manufacturing Co. 40.004" Hersey Manufacturing Co. 93.60'°" Ithaca, City of, General Fund n n n 475.001'' 247.00 n n n n n 12.861---" Jamieson - McKinney Co. Edward Joy Co. 20.07 192.45`'' L. V. R. R. Co. LeValley, McLeod, Kinkaid Co. 5.60 —'" 302.53 T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 15.14 r- ' Neptune Meter Co. 171.52A--' E. M. Rumsey & Son 149.86 C. J. Rums ey & Co. 23.79 Sinking Fund Commission 7,50u.00r/" a it n 51000,00 Snap -on Toots Corporation .70 Soc ony-V^ cuum Oil -o. 8.66 Van Natta Office Equipment Co. 9.25 v' R. D. food Co. C.A.Snyder, City Chamberlain 975.89 4.97 c-' Interest 1;. � Helen T. Searles 21.25 Sinking Fund ComMi.ssicn 540.00 ✓ Tompkins County Trust CO. n it n it 42.50 6,138.75 Charles C. 7ickaire 400.00 Approved Finance Committee l� f� r Board of Public rar:.e •05 Elmer Nook ;935• Ed Harris 35- C . 'T- ": i smar 25. �: dilliam Rohrer • 56 Raymond Hunt •54 Frank Vesley • 5g ►• Dece :fiber 23, 1941 weekly wee: ly reekly oer hour per hour ner hour Unani:llously Carried. 1. j _01TS 3y Co)m *AissioTWr Rumsey, aeoonded by Cion:;issiOner Honner: Resolved, that all full time emnloyees in the labor cLcrart lent of the Board of Public Worke includiny the eater Dernrt- ne. t, earning less than X35.00 ree }:1y, be and hereby are granted a 5':p bonus effective 5, 1942. Unani:Iously Carried. STAN, _,j7.11- - RI -* 7DE FT - CITY C� :ETE Y Co -:wii sei o aer "card reported that c:le uon-io_1 0ounci reduced the requisition for the City cer-letery !,-,I the araoulit of 5I,,240.00 e,zd reco- &wended that the care of the ^cr:etery be tra-- -isferred to the A^rkg derart-•:ient and the nosltion )z' Su--)erinteiident be abolished. By Co-,Y-Assioner Rumsey, seconded by Com(Assioner 7tard: Resolved, that the reoo,naendation of the Comuoh Council be P.,�cented wad the care of the owletery transferred to the Parks le-artment effective January 1, 1942• Carried. on :notion the meeting Vas adjourned to reconvene at the call the :;ayor. I'. H. ringer City Clerk 19S BOARD OF- OLIO ~4R7S PR©OMMIMS City of Ithaca., i7. Y. Adjourned .'zed ula.r Meeting 3:00 P. i... Dece-aber 30, 1941 ..ayor - Ca-i-obell Co:r:�issio.ze e - :a.ssan, Egbert, 'lu:nsey, Fo-pner, nalvexson, '"ard . cting Cit-! . -nc -r. -Sint. of Public ";or'_:s � Cass V er'_. - i in &er T "n- , :11 zutes of ' -he nrecedint •- weting v�rere duly zn-oroved. .. !s "D G' ' "� j � 3 Caisslo,ler EGbert rel,)orted that the Coal :ittee has studied the bids on trucks as .sub.iitted at the :icetinr, Meld_ Dece:,iber 23rd and that they recmy_iend tine loci bid of tl.e Collee Chevrolet Co., Inc. in the net amount of :14464.25 be r,cce>>ted n,,.-id w a.rded. :lie Co,i. :ittee also recom:eaded that heavy duty eamines and a.di tors :)e s- -)ecified for the heavy trucks which gill increase the ,)rice X5.35 each, -orovided it aril] not delay delivery. Dy Co-.i_iissio_ner gbert, seconded by Commissioner Ha.ssmi: Resolved, that the lov-r 'aid of the College Chevrolet , Co. , Inc. for furnis:.aii1g live trucks in the net amount of X4464.25 be and :.es eby Is accented and ararded, and De it 17�irther Resolved, that heavy duty motors aad ra.dia.tors be- s--)ecifie(� for the four heavy trucl.s at a total extra cost of IL,-.40 40 nrovic.ed this ec7uinnent gill not delay deliver=y of the truck. .:_yes 0 Carried and .z?�nroved. 711 'S Co::r .,issiozer Igbert recora7ieaded the nurchase of a � 10 my tire casing for the ner grader. le sti.tced that the fol].ovia� i >1--'or;-ial bids have bee-n received: Lang 'ligi,le Grzage (General) 67. 4-,e "'illia:l lr:.ie (Goodyear) 71.10 l ey- _zolds �: Drake (Firestone) 5?. 4F Connolly (Goodrich) 57 . ?5 Dy "o_i lissioner 7'gbert, seconded by Co gmissioner °urnsey: resolved_, that the lore bid of Reynolds " Drake in the w.iount of ;52.45 for the Firestone tire be and hereby is acce-oted and a,ra.rded• Unanil:iausly Carried. Dig '.y Cor:- issioner Egbert, seconded by Con-nissioner Runsey: �eaolved, that the bills audited by the Finance Con* °,ittee oe: a-nd the sari -e hereby are an>>roved and ordered paid. Carried. 0LI 70' 5i 1�'i YRIDGE rROACHE$ Acting City Engineer Cass reported lhc,,t clue to the high crocrl oft the pavement at the east end of the "11-at -)Z Street bridge, the apnroaoh should start appro *i-nately 200 t. PLLS't• of the bridge instes.cl Of the 50 ft. as snecifiied he ec c- .i.iended that a te-i-oorary approach be installed for use this Tai nt -:�r and the nernia.nent anproaches installed in rarm r-ea,ther. By Co s:.lissio;Zer '�onner, seconded by Cori �issioner Rt�-sey: ESOlved, t11a.t te.norrtry -%nnroaches be installed at the Clinton Utreet bridge for minter use. Carried. 0-a ioti.on the :nesting ras adjourned. A , loor F. H. ringer/ City Cleric Board of Public Works - Audit Sheet December 30, 1941 Name T G Miller's Sons' Paper Co Clare A Palmer D L & W R R Co Donohue-Halverson Irc F R 0 Forster., MD The J 0 Stowell l-Co A Y, Little & Son.e Finance Committee BY x Amount -0 CO 3- 38 36-73---- -S , .76— 5-88 24-18-,