HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1955J
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OV ITHACA, N. Y.
Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 4, 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Colbert, Clynes, Gaurnier, Egan
Alderman - Wilkinson
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
WAGE INCREASE - D.P.W. ELPLOYEES: Mayor Cook announced that he had called this
special meeting on the request of4ema `a members of the Board to discuss the matter of
wage scale for employees of the Department of Public Works as a result of action
taken by the Council on December 29, 1954 in granting wage increases to personnel
of the Police and Fire Departments without giving similar consideration to D.P.W.
employees. Payor Cook then asked the Clerk to read a petition filed today by these
employees as follows:
TO: THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA:
Dear Sirs:
We, the undersigned employees of the Department of Public Works, ask you to give
due consideration and recommend to the Common Council of the City of Ithaca, the
following requests in our behalf. We feel that because we were not strongly
organized, or carried on pressure campaigns prior to the tentative adoption of
the budget for 1955, the Common Council saw fit to ignore the employees of the
Department of Public Works.
1. Request the Council to authorize blanket $300. per year raise in base
pay together with the $300. "Bonus Freeze" that was granted to employees
of the Fire and Police Departments.
2. Request the Common Council to readjust the wage scales for the D.P.W.
employees so that they can earn the same weekly pay in 40 hours that
they now earn in 48 hours. The T,Tork -week for other departments of the
City has been shortened in the last few years without any loss in pay
to the employees.
This petition was signed by 34 employees of the Water & Sewer Departments and
62 employees of the Department of Public Works,
The Clerk then read the Board resolution of Yovember 17th. requesting the Finance
Committee of the Common Council to give personnel of the Board the same oonsider-
ation that may be authorized for other employees.
Commissioner Saperstone expressed opposition to continued demands for increases
and the pressure methods used but stated that he favored the increase requested
by the B.P.W. employees if it has been the policy in the past to grant the same_
consideration to all groups of employees. ._. sQQ ,,,,,N c,'fa s a f /_
By Commissioner Bradford: seconded by Commissioner Clynes
'WHEREAS, on Nov. 17, 1954 this Board unanimously adopted, as it has for the
last four years, the following resolution:
"RESOLVED, that this Board go on record as approving the suggestion that all
employees of the Board of Public Works are entitled to the same consideration that
may be authorized for other employees of the City; and that the Finance Committee
of the Common Council be requested to give personnel of the Board such considers
ation."
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that a specific request be made to the Council
that the base pay of all salaried employees under the Board of Public 1,Torks be
increased "300. per year; and that the hourly employees' wage rate be similarly
increased twelve cents (12¢) per hour, effective at once; and that the Compen-
sation Plan be amended to include these changes.
Ayes: 6
Nays: 0 Unanimously Carried
Commissioner Gaurnier asked the Clerk if the Board's resolution of November 17th.
regarding this matter had ever been presented to the Council. An examination of
the Council minutes since that date disclosed no record therein. He then inquired
from the Clerk if it is customary to mail copies of all Board Minutes to members
of the Council. The Clerk assured him that this is done. Commissioner Gaurnier
142,
Special
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHfCA, N. Y. January 4, 1955
Page 2
then stated that, even though no record of this matter appears in the Council
minutes, he felt quite sure that all members of the Council were aware of such
action by the Board and therefore could see no reason for an Alderman to make the
statement that the Board did not ask for an increase for their employees, nor see
any reason for the Finance Committee of the Council to "pass- the - buck" back to the
Board for not asking for an increase. He commented further that the Board could
not ask for any specific amount on November 17th. since they had no idea what the
Finance Committee had in mind at that time.
WATER & SEWER DEPART1,47VT BUDGET: Commissioner Saperstone pointed out that in
adopting the Water & Sewer Department budget recently it was noted that a close
working margin existed and that every effort would be made to live within it. He
suggested that if action taken by this Board is approved by the Council that there
will be a need for revision off' the budget for the Water & SetTer Department for 1955•
ON NOTION the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean,
City Clerk
8Ot_.7 Ci PUBLIC 'nRKS T-ROC777 ,':GS
CITY r, F ITT1: C A N.Y.
Regular l.,eeting Jan. 12, 1955 4:30 p.m.
PR S '1 %7:
Kayor - Coc'-
Commissioners: Colbert, Saperstone, Clynes, Brad °ord, �,gan end Gaurnier
Plderman - Dickens
ttorney - ')ahmen
Supt. of Pi blic T,Torks - Laverty
r sst. to Si nt. of Fublic 'Tks. - Rich
Engineer - ,ass
Forester - 'Baker
Clerk - Blean �?
`,eputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Tomp. Co. Health Comm. - Broad
Tamp. Co. Sanitary i`ngineer = Ligouri
I)'UT �S: By Comm. Gaurnier: ` econded by Comm. .gan
RT,3OLV',D, that the minutes of the last regular meeting arid the special meeting
held Jan. 4th, be approved.
Comm. Saperstone asked that the minutes be corr�;cted to show that the special
meeting of Jan. 4th had been called on the request of three members rather than
two as shoT�m. , It *gas so ordered. He then asked that the minutes of the Jan. 4th
special meeting be further corrected to include his full remarks regarding wage
increases as follows: "I am for good ., *agPs, raises to people who deserve it on
the merit system. 'Te cannot continue the system of blanket across- the - board
raises and I am opposed to the merry -go -round system of pay raises now employed
by the City and it is r'ifficult to kno, where this whole thin; is going to end.
Ifter all, I think T,Te should consider the taxpayer, the man who pays the bills.
i,o private busiaess could long operate on such system as no?r employed by the
City, and I strongly am in favor of the merit s, stem, of pay raises." IV-yor Cook
allowed the pertinent facts to be included, anr' t'-te minutes as corrected Were
then duly approved.
131,YUGA L�,K'; - IaT "R FOLLUTIO:,;: Health Commissioner Broad introduced Canitary
sngineer Ligouri, who informed the Board that it was the opinion of the i.`r. State
Teter Pollution and control Board that after a survey to be made of Cayuga Lake,
as well as other bodies of -eater in the State, It will be classified either as
111;11, water to be used for drinking purposes, of "T311, that intended for swimming
or recreational purposes, and that primar« treatment with sewage being chlori-
nated durinf the summer months ixill suffice if the lake is classified "B"
whereas primary treatment with the ::ewage'eing chlorinated during the entire
year will be required if it is classified as "A ". He continued that the Village
of Cayuga Heights may build a sewage disposal plant providing for similar treat -
merit and chlorination ?Thich Trill meet State specifications, and receive per-
mission to discharge such effluent into Cayuga Lake. Upon inauir-T from Supt.
Laverty, :Sir. Ligouri stated that the present primary treatment and chlorination
carried on by the City meets ell requirements and T•Till continue to do so -ith
the understanding that if the lake is classified ". ", then the additional
burden of chlorinating the sewage effluent during the entirs year vill be im-
posed. He noted that "urora any Seneca Falls now draw their drinking tiTater from
Cayuga Lake. Commissioner Broad inquired if the City intends to continue sup-
plying Village of Cayuga Heights with potable water -to which Comm. Gaurnier
replied that at no time has the City considered shutti.n�7 off the Village's *.rater
supply, Pfter further (liscussion, the matter -ass left with the inter & ` el Ter
committee and the tlayor delegated this committee to attend a To-,,m board hearing
to be held on Jan. 18th in the County Courthouse concerning the matter of the
Ii.11ay.n's buil6in�; a sewage disposal plant adjacent to Cayuga Lake in the
To-n of Ithaca.
TIf :ti i- FTITIO' fir. Unos Pyle appeared before the Board and reviewed his
petition for the Cit,T to annex to the sign about eight acres of land in the
o ?r: of Ithaca which is adjacent to T Toodcrett tvenue at the eastern City line.
The X)etition on behalf of T'r. F'.L. ^yler and hir ;self, , owners of the property
involved, �Tas presented to the Council and Planning -opr ' + v:,ly :It t?-�F it laF_
meetings. He expresse ? the or_inion that there :souls' be no onposition from area
resi'ents or from the Town of Ithaca and. could forsee no additional expense to
the --ity by reason of such annexation. Comm. Gaurnier reported that the
lanning Board had tabled the matter pending the Cit,T Engineers study of the
rat ;r and sewage problems involved. Ffter further discussion, the matter -,gas
rsf'erred to the "ater . "� newer and Highway Committees Cor stuff ?.nd recommendation.
P,'Z! JTil'?N GLL' l; 'T ",RFIC ;K: f'ttorney Dahraen presented a request from Er. Glenn
'T. Herrick, 219 Kelvin Place, to have two lots ownAd by him on Kelvin Place in
the Village of Cayuga Heights annexed to the City. This matter was also re-
ferred to the 'Cater & Sewer and Highway Committees for study and recommendation.
the city by reason of such annexation. Comm. Gaurnier reported that the
'^lanning; Board had tabled the matter pending the Cit,T Lngir_eers study of the
44,
g6.-
-
G_- 2 -
;'10 - T .. 1_ "n7CT: The Clerk presented for
approval a contract-between the City and Town of Ithaca, covering the con-
tinuance of a potable water supply to the Trumensburg aoac rater District in
the Ton of Ithaca. - The contract was reviewed by !ttorney Dahmen.
3y Commissioner "aperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes. • -
'';OLV D, that the contract as presented be and hereby- is approved, ase' that
the I:ayor end City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sin and execute it on
behalf of the City.. • , Carried,
: TEC::•T 1.1! HT- FALL VIT.- T r: .t+.' ;: The Clerk read d. letter from Cecil . '7ebb
requesting the installation of a street light on Fall View Terrace. The re-
ouest was referred to the Hic;h,,ray Committee for investigation and report.
CUIi3 & GUTTER - N. TIC :t TL .T: The Clerk presented a petition from three
property owners in the 1200 block of N. Tidga Street for construction of curb
and gutter in this block opposite the new P&C Food harket.
By Comm. Gaurnier: Seconded by Comm. Saperstone
^fl3CLV ;D, that pursuant to provision of the City Charter, the clerk be author-
ized and directed to advertise for a public hearing to be held February 9, 1955
on the petition for curb and gutter in the 1200 block of N. Tioga St.
Carried.
Wf'. 'T SIGN - TOI' : KI'`''_ CO HOS, ITIL;: The Clerk reed a letter from Tompkins
County Memorial Hospital reriuestine permission to replace a directional sign
• between the sidewalk. and curb on the south side of E. state A. adjacent to the
Quarry "treet intersection.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
fl .:ff:LV: D: that the request be referred to the Hi hwa;r Committee for investigation
and report. Carried.
T 'L:Vi TC_ POL..` : The Clerk read a letter frond. the Television llop r•eeuesti sg
permission to eet six television poles in the Thurston !ve. area as follows:
1. South side of Kline Road, 200 feet up" from Lake '3t.
2, South side of Needham Pi. at Kline Rd.
3, South si-Te of Needham P1. 150 feet above Kline .
4, Northeast corner of Thurston tve. Steuart /Ire.
5, louth side of Thurstol /Ave. , opposite Ridgewood Rd.
6. Ilorthwest corner of Universit" I've. and 'Aewart 've.
•
`3y Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm., Clynes
!BOLV• D: That t o request be referred to the High;raa •Committee for investiE:a-
tion and. report. - Carried
T'tr?ST - CITY CL aK'3 0771C- : The Clerk reported the resit; .:rtio:s of I•irs.
t:arlea P. Lamb as typist, effective Jan. 8, 1955, and his appointment of Firs.
,Susan Hastings to replace hrs. Lemb on a provisional basis, effective Jan.11, 1)55, '
pending a competitive. civil service examination for the positi_c:r to be held
Parch 12th.
2y Comm. `.aper•stone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
' ";(.3 .J T:D, that the provisional appointment of i_rs. Hastings rs reported by
• the clerk be approved. Carried
'f.G (I.O01 t and NTJDDL':) : t n error in approving rates for Paul I;ooney
end Harry Fuddle Jr. at the Dec. 22nd meeting was noted by the Supt. , -Tho
recommended that the rates be changed as follows:
Paul Mooney . change from '1.55 per hour to '1.50 per hour
Harry Huddle Jr. " " 1.50 " " II 1.45 II
3y Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes tEr/1
'4' ,1ND, that the recommendation of the Superintendent concerni_u; the Wage.
rates of these two employees be approved.
Carried.
BIDS . CH ;i IC .T_S: By Comm. $a;erstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
"OLV"Dc that the low bids as presented by the follolring firms for chemic'l
needs for the ensuin€r year be and the same hereby are accepted and awarded:
CHLORINE - awarded to John 'iley Jones Co. , 10.067 per lb. f.o.b. Ithaca
;1 LlTU ' I^ .I )"' - awarded to I,nsul Chemical Co. 0.1231 per lb f.o.b.
`Ithaca
r •
LIPS - ?war red to. John ' iley Jones Co. 22.20 per ton f.o,b. Ithaca
W- 4- -- - %' 11 1 Tr.VoiCE.-S 1--resentpr ,j
j ?
r.
en -1- T1
, j 0`
00
1.1-21 r T ctor Ci E "o r.l ce
ricon Ci t,:r 14Z?,1_1 i
T zz n o h
r,.;,n s F rn. n k L
9
Pe'als' Yf7-C_rth,r 0- PcL:ers Tne.
7
eseme
0 'CIO
7,1ckncl] 'Fanu,-:P� ot�irinc- Cc.
I, 0
,�'re -we :4) nfael
00
chine- Co.
!8o20/-
L',Zdbor Co,
73.54
1111_c-vrrc,_LA Cc. inc.
37.2`
Cram its 4"ato Parts
7r,21vc CC,,
(7o.p Frtrk
Cc=
001
n: rr e, r s Cherniep! Co.
c-, ne r,; r'?,7mirD2 T--isien
'19j"T
The
)41
07- In, n m T T
0
('re-, 11al•er E.
T7 rk Co, Inc,,
er
n 0
c,-, y 5 t", nf, Cier err.!. Fund
ithaca Co,:r,).r"!. L. F. Service iric .
T 11ii Ca 1`0
.63
I tl,. Zl ca "Tear j-Uto
.7'
i thao e jovrr_e,1_NTevs In,C.; The
7 .1 LT
It'V,,(-.a Tzin` Co.
18,90
rjnl
n-P
I .esc Ichinnev Co. Inc,,
> 0 0,
0 L;
1� line Is Phalmlacy
hol 'ort_ Shi
,2 .
Lehi,-`h kTniley R,- llro,!c. Co.
T
Little and Son, A, E0
.30,
1, 0 2 t I :
Lynch Coal- Go. J,:Irl� s
11 3 0 0
T, I s Solis ; <,Per Co.., Z. G
1 1
Yor_, State Electric ""tis Coy-porAinn
1- Yor'- Te le ;hone Cc
12,92
,,crt(;n -'I& ct; r -1 -c: Co.
0verhe-a8_ Door Sales C`oa
5d 0C)
jersoni-us., Carl
6.72
Pollard. Co. Inc. JoFxpli G,c
96.1,7
T-
P iblic �drnjinistrntion S(,rvice
2.0o ,
Rol-i nson C:r-)enter
a7 .c
... � �Ctj,1_4,
Iuf ��e,16
pursey C. J�
Co.,
6c . 67
Rurr, ey Ituh-,ca Corp.
z.1 -As T-,:rdl?-xrd
37 .60
pa _U_1
4 1 4;
co Eroducts Co.
2) 6 11
Ti4-h��,z�tc,nls Sheet "Jetal Shop
r
ace Steel a
','a n�'! Co
50
3,60
T-1
,�moktS Fh�uT�acy
Lp6
Forster., Dr. F.R.C.
f 3 2
Clt� Chamberlain
Cont Fund
10100.1,
132.22/
N. Y. state Social lecurity
Approved By Finance Committee
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORY'S PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
JANUARY 12, 1955
Highways Materials Corp. 80.001{
City of Ithaea(Water & Sewer Div) �L 72.04,°'
Ithaca Coop. G. L' F. Sp.rvice Inc. i-- 41005
Culver's Service 19666. 23
Sinclair Refining Co:_ 22.910 '`-
Beale, McCarthy & Rogers Inc.
A. J. Leone, M. D. k-
The General Crushed Stone Co./-"- 1,324.57
Cramer's Auto Parts 62.89 '
B. J. Leone, M. D. �/ 6.48--
aker Lumber Co.v- 77.18
L. B. Townsend C,, -' 78.90 `
City of Ithaca (Water & Sewer Div) cam' 5.24 {
James Lynch Coal Co /Inc. b 4.00
C. J. Rumsey & Co. 1 71.87
Wallace Steel &; Supply Co. l` 97.75
Cayuga Lumber Co. ,/' 59,10
Allen Tractor & Equipment Servicej� 52.50
Fred Mohn L,�" 8.00
Plaza Nash Corp. �'' 12.00
Auto Body & Radiator Works 8.56
The B. F. Goodrich Co.11_ 23-91-
Johnny's Welding Service G-°" 291.35
James C. Avery � 15.00
Dryden Supply Co.. 130.24
William J. Ryan 26.2.5
Tioga Auto Parts 51.29
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc. 164.67
William H. Quinn b>' 21.00
Brewer & Brown Co Inc. �� 24.92
Frank A. Bangs :� 19.38
Driscoll Bros. & Co. � 161.90
University Sand & Gravel Co. L'~ 29648-31 y..
Robinson & Carpenter L 955.44
Norton Electric Co. !/ 2.65
Cayuga Salt Sales 976, 72
H. P. Seamon Co. 60.75 `
Binghamton- Ithaca. Ex resA; Inc. 1.90
Connolly & Sca.lia. (,/ 41.85
-Harold Hoose //�/ 30.00
MacDougall Equipment Co, Inc. 48.09
Andy Soyring 20.21
Frank lghat man t/ 5.20
MacDougall Equipment GCo, Inc. .54
Ithaca. Delivery r/ 2.45
A. M. Little & 6on t�/ 8.051'
Fred J. Whiting L'' 23.16,
Rumsey- Ithaca Corp. 69.79
Coverall Service & Supply C6; Inc. 6.no
Ithaca Motors Co. 5.5 !
"Herman's Royal Tire Service G 53.6
Ithaca ?fetal Weatherstrip Co. a 24.75
A. B. C. Exterminating Co te-' 7.00
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co.��° 14.60
Leonard's Vacuum Cleaner Co. tx- 4.50
Lillian Berdan p/"_ 5,00•
Esso Standard Oil Co. 10.80
Smith' s Hardware P'- 60.84
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper('Co. 6.42
Cortright Electric c' 17.68/
Frank A. Bangs t_1`` ,r 55.55
i)
Sheet No 2
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORK_ S PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
JANUARY 12, 1955
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
New York Telephone Co.
City Chamberlain
The Ithaca Journal
New York State Social Security Contr. Fund
APPROVED BY FINANj,C3E COMTgi TTEE
1-6-_ S: 7
101.76
21204.05
34.55
2.33
3.6o
5 74.77
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
January 12, 1955
Town of Lansing
$ 75.00
Sinclair Refining Co.
10.00
14orse Chain Co.
175.00
Morse Chain Co.
303.39
Hoover, Archie
69.62
Board. of Education
20.71
Speno, Frank Est.
289.50
Village of Cayuga Heights
3,375.00
Town of Ithaca
2,775.00
Hathaway, Baxter L.
8.29
Mancini, Margaret Mary
7.73
Rumsey, Seth B.
8.29
Cornell University
18.56
C, & D. Construction Co.
12.48
APPROVED BY FINANCE COWFITTEE
��
.
General Fund
Hermann :4. Biggs Memorial Hospital 80.00
New York Telephone Co. 12074.05
City of Ithaca, TJater & Sewer Fund 561.29,
i rr i Y (,4 t & „C i, r" rrrn . _ e., rT i,
.. -, 3,7
a<rled to ;:r• Lake_ Ch ,c� 2 ':o. <;n ;.-r CITt. ('.0.�.
Etna.
i - airarded to (,eneral Ch,micai T)ivi °:i�_i, llied "h r^ ')ye corp
45.05 ;.er ton. f.o.b. Itshaca
Carried.
'iI, L ;,, ,,, Ll'Ci' The Cl: °rk read :=, h.tt. r
f1 oi. tl,e Gill, ge of Cayu ;a Heights reruestin- the Cit -t to rovide For- conti_iz I- r,�=
tier: of existing] seWape disposal service in the old section of the 1'illafre
du i r�,, tale -,rears 1955 and 1956, subject to termination upon the completion and
plarinr in service of a village- oTTned disposal plant; charges to be based on
the :- cisting, system of sewer rentals collected from individual o-ner-s i-r con -
nectirn With T•rater• bills.
3-1l Comm. _'aperstone: seco; :c'ed by Comm. Gaurnier
' LIT lD: that a contract provi0i -.g "or existing sc� �afT- 'isposal service be
e,_ecuted with the Village of Cayuga Heights for the year 1955 at the prew ilii.L,
re,,t?s under the ex-isti_-ig system of sewer rentals; and thE,.t no cancellation
clause oe included. Carried.
T - P-.. e, h ) T _CY 3y Comm. Saper „,tone: seconded by
�.o;i:m, gan
Y,” CLJ D: that the freezing of the 1954 cost- of- livin, -; bonus into minin-um an'
ma.-imum ra.teti as established by the Council for the year 1955 be and hereby is
approved and ordered ; a,i' vto the em,,loyees of the ia"tc- 'r ;e ?rer-,De' �artments.
Carried. " '
1 C 3I 1`.D ?_L - c C R" i' T : By Comm-: 'gan: secor�r'ed 'by Comm. Cl)mes
D: ±rat t-ie request riled by Leo laisdell on ')ec. 8, 1954 for pr;r-
mis E io. to rent a parking; space in the r'r•een `t. parkin area be denied for
the pr -sent; and that the request be c bnsidered TThen ' -lis lease on the adjacent
buildiri�, at 118 • 1. Green St. e,l_ir ^s. .
Carried.
Lil i'P_,i _ i'� �/ 'L, T` By Comin♦ €'aY ?: spcono'ed by vo;.,ri . ( a'';r -nier•
"rU "D: that the 3oard of Public -�-Torks hereby reouests the r;towart Park
UWIVi.SSinIi to appropriat, the sur, of 12,7`.?0, for a new concession stair' at
Ae?rart Park, to replace the one destroyed by hur•ric ine "Hazel ", an6 to app -
1,onriate the sui„ of ' 2,5C0. for the relocation and enlarc;emerit of the present
zoo t•t the park, and further that the Commission be ' nformr d that z regi:est ,nay
be made ,t a l 2ter date for additional funds for purchase oi' ;i1r1 life and
othCr• nee-ls r:lati,if' to the zoo.
In discussing the matter, Comm. aperstone ruesti, -li ed ihet�,,,,r it is advisable
to have the {aork on the concession stand done by pity forces as contemplated
or, done by contract which he favored. -e believed it shoulr e, doe w con -
t,ra(-.t or_ a firm bid basis. ,fter further-discussion, Cor,im. F,,)n agreed that
Park Coiwiiisglor recommend that it br' .on.e oy co, tract, the
uildi_., s 'ro-ands Committee has no ob•lection. It was agreed that the
SteTxart lark Coia-,nission be co-i salted i , this reppect.
i, yes : 6
iqays: 0 . otio ; Carried
U"1";_T: By Comm. 3r•ad r'ord: seconder'
• T'IN '), that th ; bills approved and
hereby a.re apfroved a iJ orciered f:aid ;
'iibl ordered rendered.
2ud,ted
anr' tb.
C1Tme s
by the _'i <nc Comm; ttc.e be ,:nd
t the bills receivable be of >t roved
r'ri motion the m eta_n ~ )
a. o,.trned
7T as -1
a �. ..
George 11. Blear, Ci.t-; C erl.:
Cl2` F
Y/ V6Regulzx I ,,eting
i.ayor Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, 'jradford,
f ,,.ldermen - 1`Ti1kinson and Dickens
Supt. of Public ' Torks - Laverty
sst. to Supt, - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk .• Sinsabaugh
4:30 p,m.
Climes, r,gan and faur•niar
1'.INTUT "S o Iviinutes of the preceding meetir. ; were duly approved.
BIDS - TRACTOR!
by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder
JG n. 26, 1955
The following bids on a tractor Afere received, opened and read
B & L 1•iotors,
Trumansburg , 1,T. f.
Lecklenburg Mills,
11'ecklenburg , 1,%Y,
Allen Tractor Ser.
Ithaca, ri.Y,
Jerry Moravec,
Type of Type of
Tractor Bid Price Loader
Ford $1,994.47 Dearborn
Pllis- Chalmersl,709.25 New Idea
1.,839.00 "tlas
1, Ithaca :', Y. Ferguson 1,982.00
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred i,;o the Buildings w Grounds
and report, Carried.
Bid Price
'- 513.22
324,30
450.00
• Y
('ommittee for study
NY S ELECTRIC & GAS CORP EAuEIya!T: The Clerk presented for approval a. propo6ed
easement giving permission to the Y.Y.S. electric & Cas Corp. for the erection
and maintenance of an electric pole :Line from the E Shore Road, to North C2yuga
Street-over city property along the rear of properties on the South side of
Rosemary -Lane.
By Comm.'Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan.
RFSOLVF,D, ` that the matter be referred to the highway Co.- mittee for investigation
and report. Carried
SIDEi,TALKS - S. AURORA STTI ^r: The Clerk read a petition from residents of Grand -
viei,T,_Courts requesting that a sidewalk be constructed on the Qast side of South
aurora- 3t,-to extend from Grandview Courts to Hillview Pl. to eliminate the great
traffic dangers encountered by small childretl of the 4rea or. their way to and
from Sat oh :Till School. The petitions, containing.-32 signatures,' .urged the im-
mediate construction of a sidewalk of any kind of material,
By Comm.-Gau.�nier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
R`SOLVED, . t1lat ,the petition be referred .to -the Nigh -Tay- Committee For investigation
and t0ort. Carried. >
'7i
TAX BILL - •,SPI_.yO I?ROPi'�FTY: The Clerk read a letter from rttorney Crowley request -,,,
ing that th@ City pay ':13.96 as its share of the:State and County Tax on the plot N
of,Speno >Prop�rty on Hudson ;=)t. Mr. Crowley explained that this plot of land has �
recgntly been subdivided into four Jots,and that -the City hac? bourht " °l lot and
was obligated to pay 1 of the tax. Supt. Laverty reported that the City Attorney
`recorpm nded that payment be made.
Dy Commg Gaurnier:,seconded by Comm. :Igan
RESOLVED ;,that the request be approved and that the Gity Clerk be authorized to
Pay X13.86, the City's share of this tax to Daniel Crowley, Attorney for the
'pen. ��state� Carried
,MNLX.4TION PETITION (LIBFRNtAAI) : Nr � Leonard Liberman appeare, � before , the .Roard
and pre *errted a petition signed�by twenty seven residents as property oTAMers and
tenants .of . t4e Lake Road 'rater District along E. Shore Dr=ve requesting that their,-,,,'
properties and holding's be' annexed to the City of Ithaca. He reported that since
the petition, had been. circulated, property owners along Rosemary Lane have also
expressed,a desire to be annexed and presented a similar petition signed by three
of the four o�mers in this area.
I,:ayor.Cook ir}formed Iir. Liberman that there T*ould be ao dis'cussion on the peti-
.t on at this,time since it should. be presented to the common Council for action
before b7ing considered by the Board and directed that it be withheld fox,.Council
,action on.Feb. 2, 1954. Comm. 3aperstone•urged that in reviewing, these. petitions,
.�he,Council-be asked to consider the inclusion of Bergboltz tract if possible,
Mayor Cook agreed to ask the Council for s4ch consideration.
7 \ ��
- 2 -
' IF tiT` P/, KL,6 LO'I'N F�'r,T: Surt. Laverty r,re: e ted the follm i
off street pnrkinE lots o -n,2d fT,(' or ei � ted by the City *:
i'ALY`3I5 OF OP`E' ,ATION -
1954 - OFF ST! ErT P1;'?�i G LC'lS
E. Green
T^T. Green Inlet
:J. State
Corson
TOTid-
'Ost
` 73,983
21,930 :,6,300
''51,195
>19,2o0
172,O'c .
,ssessed '-Clue
4`;,200
12,500 4,300
18,500
20,.-'00
103,5DD
ax �L r ost ';34.40
per 1-,. (1)
1,660
430 150
640
69c
�70
Cost of Operation
250
160 0
300
250
960
rnort. 30 yrs. - 3�
0
1,000 500
2,200
960
42166-
TOTAL COST (ANNUfiL)
1,910
1,590 650
3,140
1,900
9,190
Income
6,654
3,419 300
2399
2,235
15,007
P`et
4,744
1,82;
335
5,817
Loss
350
71.1
�_eturr. on Invest.
4'
6. i�
8 ..;
.`1-
1 7
3.4;
Other Income
1,860
1,860
F.ddtn Return
2.5;'
Total
7;677
TOTAL Rt TUTN
8.9 .
8,31
4.4
(1) includes City tax
''16.80
and `�chool Tax .- "'17.60
PARKING MTE.RS - CO:i`'Oi LOT: Supt.
Laverty reported
receipt
of a sug
estion from
E. Hill rNerchants Ilssociation that
one half of the
meters i.,
the Corson
parking
-> lot be put on a two -hour limit
to provide shoppers
-ith pnr':i;:
° space
which is
now used mostly by students
for
all -day parking'
By Comm. Sa:perstone:
seconded
by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the BuilJings
x Ground
Committee for
' study and report.
Carried
WAGE RLT S SAYU1 TION Suet. Laverty reported that ii,, freezing in the
1954 cost -of- living bonus it was done at the rate of 12� per hour for all hourly
paid men, whereas sanitation men had been receiving; 150 per hour under the 19511.
plan. This results in a 30 per hour loss to these eml.lo�rees anc' he recommended
that the Board recommend to the Council that trovision '-)e mrc;e "or the restora-
tion of this 3¢ per hour.
3v Comm. 3radford: seconded by Coro:. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommend to the Council the -t provision be male
for the restoration of the full 1954 cost -of- living bonus to sanitation men as
recommended by the Superintendent. Carried
SUNDE;LL RAj)IO & T7.L' VISION SERVICE: Comm. Gaurnier reported receipt of a corr-
munication from Sundell Radio & Television Service, raqu =sting permission to
cross city streets erith a television cable and.,that after investigation, the
Highway Committee recommends approval.
By Comm Gaurnier: seconded by Comm, Clynes
RFSOLV';D, that Sundell Radio & Television Service be {ranted permission to cro��s
city streets with a television cable, subject to the usual rules, fees, and
regulations of the Board, and provided that the usual insurance is provided.
Carried
STRE''T SIGI, - TOITKD13 CO. i`iI HOSPITAL:
$y Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request of Tompkins County P''emorial Hosyoital for permission
to erect an illuminated directional signal at the corner of E. State & 'uarry St.
be denied, and further that the Superintendent be. and hereby, is authorized
t0 install a suitable reflectionized sign for this purpose.
Carried
TILLEVISION POLES: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Conm. Clynes
R ?SOLV -D, that the request of the Television Shop, presented at the last meetiig,
for the erection of six poles, be granted subject, to the approval and supervision
of the Superintendent. Carried
STPrIT LIGHTS: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
2.SOLVED, that installation of the following street lights be and hereby are
aut lorized:
a. Corner of N. Cavuva & Cascadilla Streets
2 new 6,000 lumen lights south of poles 169 and 16?
2 ne ?r 6,000 lumen lights !forth of the intersection
2 new 6,000 lumen lights on Cascadilla `,t. on poles 65 and 69
(all at an additional cost of 201.00 per year)-
b. " ^food Street
1 new 6,000 lumen lar,il at 'Toora & .3. A.1-any Dt.
1 new 2,500 lumen light between Albany ('� Plain
Increase the four other: o • Tood ')t. ''rom 1,'00 to C,,5i,(' iumer
(all at an additional cost of 63.00 per }rear)
47
14k"
)tx, :�Eet Llg:lts ( cont. }
c . F LCI' AL 0EAUE
4 new 6,000 lumen lights
Seneca St.
15 2,500 lumen overhead
city line
(all at an additional
- 3 -
between State and a i )oint slightly lout',( of
lights from south of Seneca St. south to thy,
cost of `386.00 per year)
Carried
A!JN,E.' ! TIQT, - PYLE & TYLBR: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Connie. Clynes
1 SOLV -1 D, that the request of i,:r. Pyle and 1,ir. Tyler for the annexation to tale
city of an eight acre tract adjacent to r,Toodcrest Ave. at the eastern city line,
be approved and the Common. Council so advised, AND BE IT :{UPTHER FT;SOU1. D, that
the annexation be in accordance -, ..Tith the existing policy and at no expense to -the
city; and that the cost of installing water mains, seTrers, rough grading of streets
and drainage will _.)e done at the expense of I,• "r•. Pyle and 1,:r. Tyler.
Carried
G. 1,T. HE=CK: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOUT -D, that the Board recommends to the Council that the City Clerk be in-
structed to write to Prof. Glenn TT. Herrick, 219 i:elvin Pl., Cayuga Heights, and
explain that the annexation policy of the city precludes the annexation of a
single home or small segment. Carried
30�T, LIVERY: Comm. Egan reported tKat the Buildin gs < Grounds Committee has
reviewed the application of Leon Ford for permission to build a marine terminal
on city property, that the City Attorney has advised that the Board cannot let,
rent or sell any portion of the Airport, and that it seems inadvisable to sell
the remainder of the Island. ?,:Thereas i.: -r. Word is rot interested in the lease
which the City car, furnish, he recommended that 1ir. Ford be permitted to with-
draw his application.
By Conan. Egan: seconded by Co;-!m. Gaurnier
R ,SOUT-,D, that the recornmendation of the Building & Grounds dor,rr,. in ti is metcer be
approved and that Mr. Ford be permitted to WithdraTT his application.
Carried
COINCESSION STAQ - STFTTART PARK: Comm. Saperstone asked for a report by Comm.
"'gan on the proposed new concession stand at SteTTart Park. Comm. ugan called
upon the Clerk Taho read the minutes of the Jan. 19th special meeting of the
Stewart Park Commission approving the plans and appropriating approximately
'12,700. for this purpose. In regard to whether the building is to be construct-
ed with city forces or built by contract, Comm. -gan explained that the Buildings
& Grounds Committee, with the exeeption of Comm. Saperstone, approved building
it with city forces, but had E-greed, however, to do it by contract if the Stewart
Park Commission recommended it. Mayor Cook ruled there would be no further dis-
cussion and left the matter VTith Chairman -,gan.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESCUT:D, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered. Carried
SANDING C011,11TTJUS: ilayor Cook announced that the Standing Committees of the
Board �Tould remain the same as for 1954.
!?IUORIDPTION HEARI:,1G.: Mayor Cook set Feb, 23, 1955 as the time for the third
hearing on the matter of fluoridation, at which time persons in favor of and
those opposing it will be heard. He announced that the hearing will be held
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall unless it appears advisable to secure more room
and that if this is deemed necessary, arrangements T,:,ill be made to use the County
Courthouse.
FIh.iJI'CE COFIA'ITTE7, 1i,ETI1WG: I,iayor Cook announced a joint meeting of the Finance
Committees of both the Council and the Board together with any other members o`'
the Board wishing to be present to be held Thursday, Jan. 27, 1955, at 5:00
to discuss T -rage increases for employees of the Board.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. /?
George A. Blean
City Clerk
30, RT) nF iT 3LIC '^TORK9 PROCFEDI°IGF
AUDIT SHEET
January 26, 1055
Ozalid, Irc.
6.20
McDougall-'Pli-tler Co., Inc.
- �l. 08
H.D. Besemer
258.00'`
Cayuga Salt Sales
485.68'`
Socony-Vacuum Oil Co.
'� % . ]- -� ---
Grass Cutting 7qjri p. Co., Inca
47.681-0.
The AtDnntic Refining Co.
508.48 -'
Deals Xci,,�rthy R: Rovers
13839
The Aherican Society of Civil Fns.
5.00
1'ecDougall Fowir. Co.
:42,"'.
T.G. Milllerls Sons Paper Co.
.64
"I.Y. State Flec. & Gps Corp.
23-88
Goodyear Serviep Stores
300-55 .....
North SiAe Pharmacy
7.43
1unicAr,-,l St. Sign Co., Inn.
242.4k
The Akron - Chicago Trans. Co.
4:77�
S yra011 3e Slppl�r Co.
01-78 -
`3eplq Y,(-,Cprth,,- ;R- Ror7°-rs
19- K3
3rel,Ter ?. �rolrn CO. , Tnc.
1?.70
eastern Xetpl of Elmira, Inc.
37.10
James Lynch Coal Co., Inc.
4L, - Or,
Grass Cutting Tquip. Co., Inc.
201.42J
Tompkins Co. MeM. Ho.,;r).
Tompkins Co. Ylem. Hasp.
18.64
F.R. C. Forster, F0
1"-i 0- 4
Vani,Tptta Office 7c1iiP Co.
1.20
_3,qker L1im1,-)Pr F- Si)pply Co. , Inc.
7-72,'
Y. State FI,Pctric -r� Pips
4
2.72
YP74 Yor "'elephone Co.
71.42
Citv Chamberlain
12.76
The Ithaca Journal News, Inc.
APPROVED BY.FINANCE rOMMITTEE
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit January 26, 19%.
B inghamton Industrial Supply Co. $ 283.22/V,
Binghamton - Ithaca Express Inc. 16.43 r'r/
D. L. R. W. R. R. Co. 2.30c ,
Driscoll Bros. R: Co. .98" .
Electro Rust-Proofing Corp. 240.00 �,
Falk Corporation, The 11.79 1
Finger Lakes Chemical Co. 5.94
Goodrich Co., The B. F. 26.78
Graham, L. L. 117.00/i,
Greenlee T ool Co. 5.00 ��i^r'
Hanshaw, Rachael' T. 2647.8440/
Ithaca Journal, The 7.17.ii
Jones-, John Wiley Co. 138.00 �/
Lynch Coal Co., James 409.05'11
Millerss Sons Paper Co., T. G. 4.904
New York State Electric R: Gas Corp. 1319.39y
New York Telephone Co. 29.70
Roackwell Manufacturing Co. 89.781
Tompkins County Trust o. 1365.00
Virginia Smelting Co. 182.24 r
6902.41
City Chamberlaih 1.08 "`
Approved Finance Committee
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit January 26, 1955.
B inghamton Industrial Supply Co. $ 283.22/07d
pr
Binghamton - Ithaca Express Inc. 16.43
D. L. R. W. R. R. Co. 2.30'`
Driscoll Bros. C o. .98
Electro Rust-Proofing Corp. 240.00",''' ( -
Falk Corporation, The 11.79
Finger Lakes Chemical Co. 5.94
Goodrich Co., The B. F. 26.78 4/.
Graham, L. L. 117.00✓ /
Greenlee T ool Co. 5.00
Hanshaw, Rachael T. 2647.801J
Ithaca Journal, The 7.17.
Jones', John Wiley Co. 138.004c
Lynch Coal Co., James 409.05�'�
Millerts Sons Paper Co., T. G. 4.90
New York State Electric &: Gas Corp. 1319.39✓
New York Telephone Co. 29.70✓ f
Roackwell Planufacturing Co. 89.78
Tompkins County Trust Co. 1365.00
Virginia 'melting Co. 182.24ii„o-
City Chamberlaib 691.8 `
Approved Finance Committee
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
January 26, 1955
City of Ithaca
25.00
Vanton Puma & Equipment Corp.
136.68
4-
Beach, Franklin R.
7.50
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
34.05
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
809070
Parr, Harold A.
390.48
Cornell University
14.76
Wheeler, Raymond & Doeothy
12.44
Goyette, Harvey J. & Bessie M,
6978
Powers, William
102.25
Hooks, Charles & Sylvia P.
96.13
vieine r, Nathan & Mary
8 2
W. R. Lanphear Constr. Co.
168.85
`}y
Mc Clary, George E. & Esther M.
47.12
Wallace, Friedman et al
37.76
Larkin, Isabel C.
21.65
:-A PROV D INANCE COW:ITTEE
Y 41
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit February 9, 1955.
Addressograph - Multigraph Corp. $634.01
Allen, John T. 8.33
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Inc. 173.44
Brewer and Brown Inc. 8.65
Brewer, Donald 36.00
College Chevrolet Co. Inc. 5.96 '
Cayuga Motors 11.50
Grey, Walter F. 24.50
Ithaca, City of, General Fund 170.08
It 0 It II ii 3305.36
Ithaca Printing Service 101.85
Lynch Coal Co. Inc., James 179.55
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T . G. 64.09
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 1287.78
New York Telephone Co. 34.27
Personius; Carl 10.43
Robinson & C arpenter 7.75
Rockwell Mmufacturing Co. 37481
Rumsey & Co., C. J. 94.69
Sanborn Map Co. 42.50
Stallman Distributing Corp. 17.58
Tioga Auto Parts 39.02
Townsend, L. B. 40.65
Wallace Steel &Supply Co. 33.60
Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shop 3.08
Yeomans Brothers Co. 4.96 •
. $ 5777.44
City Chamberlain 1.61
Approved Finance Committee
;..:,,,iw) 4.40e' ....o J,
- . fir .,,,e. A. . ,"'' "m 10-.r.: 6..0,1.e ei.°
i
APPROVED BY FINANCE COM�11ITT,F. -
BOARD OF PUBLIC ?°lORYS PROCEEDIMGS
AUDIT SHEET
FEBRUARY 9,1955
Ithaca Printing Seriaice
$ 53.00
Wilcox Press Inc.
60.00
A. C. Gibson X o. , Inc.
5.68
City Chamberlain
13.35
New York Telephone Co.
29.72
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
170.67
Lillian Berdan
5,00
Esso Standard Oil Co.
21.14
S{lm. J. Ryan
22.33
Economy Motor Sales
12.50
L. B Townsend
150.96
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
88.66
Rothschild's
81.12
C. J. Rumsey & Company
65.75
Baker Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
143.33
The Sherwin- t=lilliams Co.
110.66
Brewer & Brown Co, Inc.
30.12
Frank A. Bangs
28.91
George W. Smith
125.38
A. B. C. Exterminating Co.
7.00
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co.
14.60
Haverstick & Co., Inc,
65.65
Culver's Service
551.23
A. L. Barnum & Son
124,42
Homer Stewart
8.11
Connolly & Scalia
48.42
Tioga Auto Parts
77.98
Syracuse Su?� ply Co.
9, 65
Robinson & Car�nenter
476.91
City Of Ithaca (treater & Se"ver Div.)
843,75
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
21222,58
Ithaca Gear & Auto PartsCo.
1.00
Red $tar Express Lines
2,55
Frank Whatman
2,80
B. & M. Transport, Inc.
17.14
Carl' s Garage
5.00
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
45.00
Ames Welding & Supply Co.
148.38
University Sand & Gravel Co.
11092.72
„Syracuse Supply Co,
2.21
Cayuga Salt Sales
80.24
Syracuse Supply Co.
18.49
Cayuga Salt Sales
501„68
Cornell University
192.00
Cayuga Salt Sales
75.36
Ithaca Delivery & Storage Terminal
2.80
G. H. Brink
48.00
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers, Inc.
42.88
Im. H. Quinn
21.35
,.New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
90.60
The B. F. Goodrich Co.
25,42
Haverstick Toro Sales Corp.
6,72
Socony Vacuum oil Co.
14.37
Montgomery Ward & Co.
94.95
Leary Coal Co.
22.00
Jamieson - McKinney Co., Inc,
,90
Frank S. Alo, Pht,
73,89
Joseph N. Frost, Y. D.
3.24
Brewer Excavating
252.00
.A. M. Little & Son
17.02
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers, Inc.
183.78
James A. Robinson
35.00
Ithaca Coop. G. L. F. Service Inc,
36.75
APPROVED BY FINANCE COM�11ITT,F. -
W---
30ARD OF PUBLIC •ORXS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA 11 Y
Regular Meeting
4130 p.m, Feb. 9, 195`
PRES "T:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Colbert► Br&dford► Clones, Fppn and Gwarnier
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public works - Laverty
Asst. to Suptl Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - B1e an
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MIKUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTER: Mayor Cook opened a public hearing advertised
for this time on the matter of constructing curb & gutter in the 1200 block of
N. Tioga St. No one appeared and the Mayor declared the hearing closed.
DELINQUENT WATER BILLS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain
requesting authorization to place delinquent water and sewer bills on the 1955
city tax roll for collection.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Cor=. Egan
R&O LV.ED, that the City Chamberlain be and hereby is authorized to place de-
_; linquent water and sewer bills remaining unpaid as of Dec. 31, 195+ on the
1955 city tax roll for collection.
Carried
A:ii.F;r,ATIOid _ TOvy. Or I TI:kCA: The Clerk read a resolution adopted by the Town
of Ithaca as follows:
"RESOLVED, that the Town Board endorses enabling legislation to permit each
water district including adjoining areas beyond such districts in the Town,
which we are advised can be served by the City of Ithaca, to vote separately
on the question of annexation to the City of Ithaca."
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public '�iorks commend the Town Board for the action
taken in this matter.
Carried
AGE RATE INCREASES: The Clerk reported that the Common Council amended the
Compensation Plan, effective Jan. 1, 1955s as it relates to employees of the
Department of Public Works and had authorized the addition of $15,000. to the
tentative budget of the Board for the year 1955 to provide for increases
within the amended Compensation Plan.
N Y S ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEYXITT:
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the proposed easement giving permission to the N Y S Electric
& Gas Cerp, for the erection and maintenance of an electric pole 1i ae frj;n i,Ile
E. Shore Rd, to N. Cayuga St. over city property along the rear of properties
on the south side of Rosemary Lane be approved; and. that the ,,,.ayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign and execute same on behalf of the Cit;r.
Carried
F & C PARkI1:,G: Comm. Gaurnier reviewed action taken Oct. 13, 1954 relating
to the granting of permission to P & C Family Foods, Inc. to black top and use
a portion of eater at. nort n of York St. for parking purposes ani an area on
K. Tioga at. extension adjacent to the new store. He reported that an annual
contribution of X500 by the P & C, effective Jan. 1, 1955,for the use of such
parking space had been agreed upon. He further reported that upon submission
of a second notice of the amount due, a letter had been received acknowledging
receipt of notice and indicating a desire to discuss the matter further before
making, payment.
Dy'Cor=. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to again notify P 8: C Family Foods Inc.
that payment of this amount ajill be expected in 30 days as this is considered
a pas", due account. Carried
SIDEa.1LZa" - S. AURORA ST.: Comm. Gaurnier reviewed petitions and requests for
construction of sidewalks on the east side of S. Aurora St., between Grandview
Ave. and Hillvivw P1., and action taken thereon_ in 1953. He reported that the
Board had hesitated to enforce the construction of the walks pending the coma. -
pletion of the new South H-ill School and the excessive cost involved for the
respective property oirners in constructing standard concrete walks due to the
ror,6 terrain to be encountered. He reported further that the Highway Com. still
is of tha same opinion and recor;rnerds that a cinder path be cox:structed at a
cost not to exceed $250.00
a
2 - Feb. 9, 1955
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to construct a cinder path on the east
side of S. Aurora St., from a point approximately 325' north of ,Grandvfew Ave.
and extending northerly to Hillview P1., at gh estimated cost of $250'as
reCoMinended.
Aus: 6
i7 tiY3; 0 Carried
BIDS %ACTTOR: ,By; C`6p* -n. Egan;. seconded by Comm. Gaurnier t
RESOLVED1, that' ,the low bid of B & L Motors, Trumansburg, N.Y. , mee g� trin speci-
ficati,ona, fora. Ford model 640 tractor complete in the amount of $1994.47, and
a bearborn Industrial front and loader in the amount of $513.22 be and hereby
id accepted and awarded,
,LQ BL, IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize
the transfer of the sum of $2,507.69 from Capital Reserve Fund #5, Public 4orks
Equipment to pay -fpr this equipmeizt. - f
AYES: 6 v
NAYS: 0 Carried
PARKIi�7G iaTE�6'-'IX PaG LOTS: By Comm. Fgan: sefon4ed, by Comn,. Gaurnier
RESOLV' ., that `a. Five cent (5¢) per hour rate to, tzdi- hereby is established for
parking meteis in all city -owned parking lots nmder control of the Board, with
the following changes to be made on a two- month's trial basis:
v 66ysori %ot`_' Dryden Rd: One half Of '�he4,meters to be at the rate of
5¢ per hour with a two hour limit*andithe other half to be at the rate
of 5¢ per hour progressive with a five hour limit.
6 " ). - 1 '
. State Street: All metbrs`to* be at'the rate of 50 per hour progressive
with a five hour limit.,,- w Carried
LOADING ZONES: By Comm. Fgan: Oseconded- by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Commf6sion be'requested to review the number of
loading zones in the business district 'in,an effort to eliminate some of them,
and restore curb parking where*such zonep - are eliminated.
Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: secoii$ed by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered. Carried
wAGF.
INQ,NFtp►SES:
Comm. Bradford presented a list of wage increases
apprpved and
recommended
by tho
Finance
Committee of
the Board
for
adoption as
follows:
GEWlRAL f9i
LABMM (Ui3SKILLEID. )
E.
Park
$1.50
L.
Blaker
$1.50
P.
Milillo
$1.52
L.
Bickham
1.50
L.
Benicki
1.50
E.
Cornell
1.55
E.
Riggs
1.50
E.
Bagley
1.50
R.
Hamilton
1.55
L.
*ells
1.50
T.
Carriean
1.50
F.
French
1.5r
F.
Deeley
1.50
H.
Andrews
1.50
E.
DiPrimio
1.55
K.
Hamilton
1.50
M.
VanOrder
1.50
H.
Hamilton
1.55
G.
Arthur
1.50
T.
Todi
1.50
R.
Corringtor_
1.55
J).
Otis
1.50
A.
Michael
1.52
P.
Mabee
1.55
G.
Newby
1.50
L.
Amic1
1.52
D.
Quinn
1.55
H.
Fish
1.50
R.
Bowlsby
1.52
E.
Rosica
1.52
R.
Deuel
1.50
L.
Shevalier
1.52
`I:.SKILLED
F.
Mooney
$1.72
F.
Looney
$1.72
H.
Onan
$1.70
F.
Blake
1.72
F.
Alby
1.72
G.
Wood-in
1.67
H.
Huddle
1.72
S ILLED
J.
Blake
;1.75
B. Foole $1.80
J.
Beach
$1.80 F.
Coo: . 1.SC
Z.
Carroll
1.75
M. Rinkles 1.80
J.
VanGorderl.90
Z.
Irvin
1.75
F. Smith 1.80
N.
Quinn.
1.80
F RM, Q]
:0. CanTagna $1.90
J. Guidi 1.90
$UPERVISOR
P. Fidler X2.50
C. Edsall $2.07 K. Taylor F2.17
1. Lynch 2.10
2 ..
Feb. 9, 1955
By Comm..Bradford.: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as submitted be
approved, effective Jan. 1, 1955, and the rates for individual employees be
approved at the rate set opposite each name respectively as outlined above.
, Carried
WATER & SEWER DEPT. "IAGES: Commenting on increases granted employees of the
.pater and Sewer Departments, Comm. Saperstone stated that the ,`pater and Sever
Committee feel there is no room for additional charges in water and sever rates to
provide for such increases and that it is the opinion of the Committee that
a request will have to be made to the Council to provide approximately = ;14,OOC
for such purpose. He requested the Mayor to so advise the Council.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
George A. Blean
City Clerk
i 5 i
_ 3 _
Tebruary 9. 1955
k+AGE INCSES :
( Con' t )
A. Heath
$47„ 00
L. Adesso
57.00'
E. 'Welch
73,00
H. Besam
73.00
T 1'T AL
A:\
. Ryan
A700.00
I
+ ATER & SEgVER DIV.
Laborer (Unskilled)
M. neigh
$1.50
D,
Blake
X1.50
vi. Berick
1.50
G,
Bl?ker
1.55
E. House
1.50
F.
Cook
1.55
rd. Burns
1.50
H.
Leach
1.55
F. Hawver
1.50
J.
Saccucci
1.55
R. Lipker
1.50
C.
Schimorchitz
1.55
SEi4I_SKILLFD
+4. Happel
$1.60
R.
Traynor
+1.72
i�
R. Gombash
1.70
E.
Shaw
1.72
~ "C
L. Mosher
1.70
J.
Wallace
1.72
.,.F.
H. Bower
1.72
L.
Fewhart
1.72
SKILLED
R. Berarducci :1.75
C.
Benisi
+1.80
C. Ball
1.90
J.
Allen
1.80
E. Davenport 1.80
C.
Personius
1.90
FO_1EMEN
A. Bacon
$'1.95
B.
Rohrer
2.07
D. Capozzi
2.07
R.
Ryerson
2.07
C. Chilson
2.07
0.
Neigh
2.07
E. Harris
2.07
P.
Beach
2.07
By Comm..Bradford.: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Finance Committee as submitted be
approved, effective Jan. 1, 1955, and the rates for individual employees be
approved at the rate set opposite each name respectively as outlined above.
, Carried
WATER & SEWER DEPT. "IAGES: Commenting on increases granted employees of the
.pater and Sewer Departments, Comm. Saperstone stated that the ,`pater and Sever
Committee feel there is no room for additional charges in water and sever rates to
provide for such increases and that it is the opinion of the Committee that
a request will have to be made to the Council to provide approximately = ;14,OOC
for such purpose. He requested the Mayor to so advise the Council.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
George A. Blean
City Clerk
i 5 i
Joint Special Fleeting
CITY OFI CCC.HY
5:'30 p.m.
PRESE'_:T:
nayor - Cook
Aldermen - Johnson, Graves, Wilkinson,
Porter, Gentle, Scott.
Public 14orks Commissioners - Saperston
Gaurnier
Acting City Attorney - Powers
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
I sst . to Supt. of Public Tidorks - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Clerk - Blean
Layor Cook announced that this special
the city's policy on annexation as it r
ToTm Board regarding nine districts in
reported to be desirous of annexation t
Pttorney T. K. Powers who reviewed the
T.B. Mayfield and explained that, since
lation for this year is Feb. 22nd, ther
entire plan at this time. He then repo
and Town officials had held an informal
of legislation at this time permitting
Heights - Rosemary Lane area and an area
and Spencer Road. He presented and rev
both of these areas.
Layor Cook convened the Board of Public
this respect.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, that the annexation of the E.
area and the Elmira- Spencer Road area a
Attorney Powers be approved at this tim
of the City and at no expense to the Ci
mains, sewers, rough grading of streets
pense of the districts annexed.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0
February 18, 1955
ickens, Decker, Gibson, Connolly,
Colbert, Bradford, Clynes, Egan,
oint meeting had been called to discuss
dates to the recent action of the
he Town of Ithaca, some of which are
the City. He called upon Acting City
,lan as presented at the last meeting by
the deadline for introducing such legis-
is insufficient time left to study the
ted that, recognizing this fact, City
meeting and agreed to seek enactment
nnexation of the Lake Road - Renwick
djacent on the south along Elmira Rd.
ewed maps showing the boundaries of
Works to rre:ent a recommendation in
Gaurnier
Shore - Renwick Heights - Rosemary Lane
outlined and explained by Acting
in accordance with the existing policy
y; and that the cost of installing water
and drainage will be done at the ex-
Carried
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board recommend to the Council that favorable action be
taken regarding the annexation of these'two separate areas as outlined.
In discussing the matter further, Attorney Powers pointed out that favorable
action on the annexation of these two areas at this time should not be inter-
preted as turning down the plan presented by the Tovm Board. He viewed the
Town Board's proposal as being in the planning stage subject to future considera-
tion. Carried
Tayor Cook then convened the Council & Board as a joint meeting for further
action.
By Alderman Johnson: seconded by Alderman Porter
RESOLVED, that the annexation of the E. Shore- Renwick Heights- Rosemary Lane
area and the Elmira- Spencer Road area as recommended by the Planning Board and
Loard of Public Works be approved; and that the Acting City ^,ttorney be author-
ized and directed to contact Assem'blyma Ashberry and Senator Eetcalf and re-
quest them to initiate proper legislate n in the 1955 session of the New York
State Legislature for annexation of the e tracts to the City of Ithaca as
follows:
Shore- Renwick Heights- Rosemary Lane T a.ct: ALL THAT TRACT OR PATICEL OF LPND
situate in the Town of Ithaca, County o� Tompkins and State of Neva York, bounded
and described as follows: Commencing at a point in the north boundary of the
City of Ithaca at the southwest corner of the Village of Cayuga Heights; thence
north along the ,,rest boundary of the Village of Cayuga Heights to the middle
line of Pleasant Grove Creek; thence westerly along the middle line of Pleasant
Grove Creek to the east line of the Lake Road; thence northerly along the east
line of the Lake Road to the center line of Remington Road; thence northeasterly
and northerly along the curve of the center line of Remington Road to a point
where the original north boundary line of the Village of Cayuga Heights, if
extended westward would intersect said line; thence westerly in a line with the
original north boundary line of said Village to the west line of what was for=
merly. the Central New York Southern Railroad (short line) right of way; thence
northerly along the west line of said right'of way to the north boundary of
the Town of Ithaca (all of the foregoing courses are along boundary lines of
the Village of Cayuga Heights as now existing); thence west along the north
boundary of the Town of Ithaca to the east shore of Cayuga Lake; thence southerly
0
Sa �A
- 2 - February 18, 1955
E. Shore - Renwick Heights - Rosemary Lane Tract (Con't)
along the east shore of Cayuga Lake to a north boundary of the City of Ithaca;
thence easterly along said north boundary to a corner therein; thence southerly
along an east boundary of the City of Ithaca to a corner therein; thence east
along a north boundary of the City of Ithaca to the place of beginning,
Elmira - Spencer Road Tract: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF L.01D situate in the
Town of Ithaca, County of Tompkins and State of New York, bounded and described
as follows: Beginning at the intersection of the south boundary of the City
of Ithaca and the center line of the right -of -way of the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western Railroad Company where said right -of -Tray adjoins and runs parallel
TfTith the right -of -way of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company; thence south -
T,,Testerly along the center line of said right -.of -way to its intersection with
the center line of Cayuga Inlet; thence easterly southerly and westerly along
'.he center line of said Cayuga Inlet to its intersection with the center line
,,f said right -of -way of the Delaware, LackaThranna and Western Railroad Company;
6hence along the center line of said Railroad right -of- Tray, on a curve to the
eft, and continuing along said center line in a northeasterly direction, to its
;_ ntersection with the sout4a-,i lb�aY7 oft cthe �5. 't-yl-bfi iltfi -W; thence west .long
the south boundary of the City of Ithaca to the place of beginning.
AYES: 10
NAYS: 0
Carried
Mayor Cook commended Actin: Attorney Powers for his Work and commended al. o
members of the Board and Council for initiatory action taken which he hopes
Will lead to the ultimate solution of the problem -.rd to the expansion of a
,-reater future Ithaca for all.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
George A. 3lear
City Clerk
n _ °°•°.'°,°•,."."'.°'.""... ..r,....� - va.la v •v vitiily rity l�.G.GL1N lx.�
CITY OF ITHACf, N� Y.
1 Regular Meeting 400 P.I'id February 23, 1955
PRESEi!T :
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Colberti Bradford, Clynes, Egan, Gaurnier
Supt, of Public ? ,forks - Laverty
Asst, to Supt. of Public 'forks - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUT79: Minutes of the preceding meeting frere duly approved,
NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO, LEASE: The Clerk read a letter from National Cash
Register Company regarding their lease of the city -owned building at 118- E. Green
Street which expires May 30, 1955, The letter contained a request to renew a
two -year option at the rate of $100.00 per month 7Thich is provided for in the
present lease,
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm,, Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried
JAIiC'S R. SAUNDERS WATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from James R. Saunders,
406 E. Tompkins Street, protesting a bill for replacing his *,rater service from
the main to the curb with 3/4 if copper pipe. The bill, in the amount of 120.75,
computed at the rate of `4.75 per foot-vas alleged to be excessive.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RE'SCUTE7, that the letter be referred to the -rater & Saver Committee for investi-
gation and report. Carried
TRITE R:F14CVAL - CORD? & CLINTON STREETS: The Clerk read a letter from Burns
Realty Company on behalf of Elmer T. Hurst & Edward T. Tkers, requesting per-
mission to remove five scrub maple trees located between the sidewalk and curb
at the northeast corner of South Corn and '1. Clinton '_'treets where it is pro-
posed to erect a gasoline station.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that two thirty foot drive -nays on 11. Clinton St. and one thirty foot
driveway on S. Corn St. to serve the proposed gasoline station be approved;
and that permission be granted to remove the trees within the driveway area,
at the o�- Tners' expense. Carried
THIRD STREET EXTENSION: The Clerk read a letter from A.C. Pearce, County
Engineer of the State Highway Department, requesting the city to extend Third
Street across the D L & T( RR right -of -way, making this a public crossing, and
then extending the water main to a similar point to provide service for a
storehouse and temporary office being erected at the foot of Third St.
The matter Was referred to the ':rater & Sewer & Highway Comrittees for joint
study and recommendation.
WAGE INCREASE - WII,LIA.Yl DAILES : The Superintendent explained that in approving
wage increases at the last meeting the name of Tfilliam Daines had been inadver-
tentedly omitted and therefore recommended that his rate be increased to `',1.55
per hour effective Jan. 1, 1955•
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the rate of "illiam Daines be set at ;1.,55 per hour, effective
Jan. 1, 1955, as recommended. Carried
AM7,MICAN WATERWORKS ASS'-T\� METIPG: The Superintendent recommended that Air. Rich
be authorized to attend the forthcoming annual meeting of the American Water-
works Association to be held in Buffalo, 111i.Y. on April 20, 21, and 22.
By Comrn. Saperstone; seconded by Comm. Gaurnier.
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize Mr. Rich's attendance at
this meeting as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
ANT'UAL R7PORT - BOARD OF P-L7+3LIC WORKS: The Superintendent presented and dis-
tributed copies of his annual report relating to the Department of Public '4orks
for the year 1954 which was ordered filed.
S AUROF"A STREET SIGN: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to erect a
warning sign on private property on South Aurora St. outside the city limits.
Carried
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
February 23, 1955
City of Ithaca
$ 25.00
City of Ithaca
106.50
Mahoney, Thomas
148.38
Heidt, Edith G.
9.14
Delta Phi Assn.
8.69
Roe, Earl N.
149.50
O'Brien, Michael J. & Anna C.
29.40
Craig, Helen H.
2.89
Craig, Helen H.
2.90
Doyle, Clarence H.
2.90
Ki.mple, Floyd A. &. Barbara
9.89
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMTTEE
z6d
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit February 23s 1955.
Baker Lumber and Supply Co.
Barnum & Son, +A. L.
Beals, Mcrarthy & Rogers Inc.
Brooks Pharmacy
Cramer' s Auto Parts
Darling Valve & Manufacturing
Finger Lakes Chemical Co.
Garland Co., T}oe
Haver Stick & Co. Inc.
Head, Henry R.
Holcomb Manufacturing; Co., J.
Ingersoll -Rand Co.
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
Ithaca Floor Covering
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co.
Ithaca Junk Co.
Jack's Glass Shop
Jami.esonoMcKinney Co.
Jones Co., John Wiley
Lehigh Valley R. R. C o.
MacDougall.Equipment Co. Inc.
Miller's Sons Paper Co., 54 G•
Mueller Co.
National Welding
Co.
I.
New York StateElectric & Gas Corp.
u n a to n n n
New York Telephone Co.
Norton Electric Co.
Pollard Co. Inc., Joseph G.
Socomy - Vacuum oil Co.
Soyring s Andy
Sturm Bros.
Wallace & Tiernan Inc.
Weller Supply Co, Inc.,, The
White Nurseries
arty ohamberlai'm,
Approved Finance Committee
2.7.80
146.10
127.43
7.80
6.73
67.44
11.88
7.89
62.17
4.16
24.25
17.70
1536.37
12.24
8.65
22.32
.75
40.42
134.00
2.30
8,43
35.69
9.05
23.30
1368.16
116.65
29.70
15.$5
44.79
20.40
38.22
13.95
31.41
76.44
9.20
4,129.64.
2..F7
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
FEBRUARY 23, 1955
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
11.64,
City Chamberlain
22.00 --
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
44.68 -_
Ozalid
24.70
T G Miller's Sons Paper go.
-
Ozalid
30.30,
Cramer's Auto Parts
71.00.- -
Stallman's Distributing Corp.
1.86_- -
Brewer & Broim Co., Inc.
193.00
Sturm Bros.
15.80°
IVhaea Floor Covering
14.28
City of Ithaca(' °dater & Sewer
Div.)
121-76-
International Harvester Co.
17.23
Ithaca Motor Co.
041-
Syracuse Supply Co.
4.82
Haverstick & Co., Inc.
8.60°
Rums ey- Ithaca Corp.
11-76-"'
Syracuse Supply Co.
8.21°
Andy Soyring
97.921"
_The Ithaca Journal
2.51-
Highways Materials Co.
2.27-
L. B. Smith, Inc.
11.72"
Cayuga Salt Sales
974,56 -
Cayuga Salt Sales
843.84 -
Brewer Excavating
360.00,
The Corner Bookstore
3.00 -
The Penetone Co.
19.85~°
New York State Electric & Gas
Corp.
10.76
College Chevrolet 80., Inc.
27.96.. -
Roth ,child' s
8.46-
B. & L. Motors
22Y507.69-
Norton Elwctric Co.
77.94- -
New York State Electric & Gas
Corp.
20.64, -
City of Ithaca(Water & Sewer
Div.)
3.75.- -
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital
267.95,
A. J. Leone, M. D.
10.26 -
The Atlantic Refining Co.
52.72 "
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co,
Inc.
11.96- -
Lehigh Valley Railroad Co.
112.50 -"'
L. B. Smith, Inc.
24.80-
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
TTEE
1A '
r.
February 23, 195`
WATER & SEWER DEPT WAGES: Comm. Saperstone reported on a study of .Tater bent.
funds available for vage increases recently granted and expected to have a fu-'l
report for next meeting.
AUDIT: ,y Corm;i. 3radfo- -d: seccnded by Comm. Clynes
R7,' thy. t -,he, bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are a.r,proved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered. Carried
i JBLIC H_'NRTi ';x_- FLUORI'DATION : Comm. Saperstone called attention to the public
hearing on _':luord.dation to be held tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the County Cour•thous-.
i3yor Cook advised that both sides would be permitted to nresent their views
t•TliL- would be followed o,T a question and answer period, '%cmm. Saperstone ex-
pressed his opinion that in the last analysis the people should have the final
Say.
STTE14..RT PARK: TRUST FUND: Comm. Saperstone recommended that the Council be re-
quested to ask that the Tompkins County Trust Co. make a judicial accounting of
the Stewart Park Trust Fund at this time. Nayor Cook advised hire to appear be-
fore the Council and m=ake his recommendation direct unless he wishes to contact
a member of the Council in this respect. 'No further action was taken.
C'n motion the : leeting U, as adjourned.
Gecr,e A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD O.'' PUBLIC 'TORKS 71 _D7_ 3S
CITY OF ITHACA F Y
Fubli.c Hearing
Place: Tompkins County Courthouse
7:30 p.m.
PRrSE `T :
Nayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Egan, Gaurnier, Clynt.s
li.lderman - Visnyei
Supt . of Public ' °Torks - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public 'forks - Rich
Tomp. Co. Health Comm. - Broad
Sanitary Engineer - Ligouri
Drs. Cross, Baldini, Baker, Flichaels, O'Connell
I'--r. Daniel Avery
February 23, _1 95
In addition to those listed above an estimated crowd of eighty persons was
also in attendance.
Fayor Cook opened the hearing by calling attention to the two previous hearingL
held on the matter of fluoridation and announcing that both sides would again
be given an opportunity to be heard which would be followed by a question and
answer. period.
Drs. Cross, Baldini, Baker, LaCelle, Hichaels and Health Conurissior,ei• [ r -oa(3
spoke in favor of fluoridation.
P'r. I"i.C. Dan Avery lead the discussion for those opposed.
A tape recording of the entire proceeding was made and Trill be available >'or
reference.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 p.m. at which time Mayor Cook thanked all
those rreserit for appearing acid presenting their views in thou matter.
- George A. Blean
City Clerk
- 2 -
February 23, 1955
WATER & SEWER DEPT WAGES: Comm. Saperstone 11q orted on a stud. of iTater Dept.
funds available f T,,Tsge increases recently
_T ra ted and expected o have a full
report for next mee ing,
A SIT iy Comm, Bradfo seconded by Comm. Clynes
R SC ti 10, tha,.; tho bi1_ls improved and audited by the Fi nce Committee be�.and
i :*5
BOARD OF PUBLIC ''TURKS P:,GC ''Di. G`;
CITY OF ITHf.CP hi. Y.
Regular Aieeting
1,17"'34" N 1 :
i;. yor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Colbert,
Alderme-rn - Wilkinson and Dickens
erupt of Public Works - Laverty
,,sst6 to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
i�orester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sir_sabaugh
4.30 pLmr
Bradford, Clynes, Egan
F.INUTF; : Ydnutes of the preceding meeting *>>ere duly approved.
Parch 9, 1955
TREE TRIMT -ERS: The clerk read a letter from D.J. O'Connor requesting a meeting
with the Superintendent and members of the Board when convenient for the ex-
pressed purpose of proper slotting of Tree Trimmer Classification. The contents
were noted and left with the Board.
S. AURORA STREET SIDE,TALK: The Clerk read a letter of thanks from residents
of Grandview Court for the cinder path constructed by the City along the east
side of South Aurora Street in response to a recent petition in this respect.
LUTHERAN CHURCH SIGN: The Clerk read a request from the Lutheran Church on Oak
Avenue for permission to erect a regular church type sign on the island at the
junction of Oak Avenue and College Avenue.
By Comm. Clynes; seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
TUNING FORK: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had referred the State's
proposal for an aerterial plan for Ithaca, as it relates to the Tuning Fork, to
the Board of Public Works for study and recommendation back to the Council for
their subsequent action. Mayor Cook expressed the hope that the Board Trill give
this early consideration and report back within a creek so that the Council may
hold a public hearing on this matter and be in a position to take final action
thereon at the regular Council meeting to be held April 6th. He expressed his
opinion that if the city does not act on this matter within 60 days from date
of presentation, then according to la-T, the State may assume that it has been
accepted by the City. He announced his intention of callinm a special meeting
of the Board to be held ',•Tednesday, Parch 16, 1955 at 4:30 p.m. for this purpose.
Comm. Saperstone expressed his regrets that the traffic survey to be undertaken
by the Insurance Committee on Yotor Vehicles will not be ready prior to making
a decision on this matter and asked if a public referendum on this matter is
contemplated. Mayor Cook informed him that the traffic survey referred to
will not be undertaken for several months .yet, that a public hearing will be
held before Council action but no referendum unless ordered by the Council. He
urged the Board to be ready to make a report on this matter by l�iarch 16th, if
possible.
MOSQUITO CONTROL: Supt. Laverty recommended advertising for bids on mosquito
control work for the coming season.
Py Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on mosquito
control work for the coming season as recommended,
Carried
ENGIIQ;'ERS' TRI",SIT: Supt. Laverty presented a report by Engineer Cass that the
present engineering transit is 30 years old and in need of immediate repairs
estimated to cost $310.50. He presented a quotation from T. & L.E, Gurley Co.
cf X740.00 for a new transit with a trade -in allowance for the old one of r'75.00.
He explained that this price covers a. tripod with a stiff leg and that a tripod
with extension legs may be had for an additional '15.00. Due to the age of the
present transit and the extensive repairs needed, Engineer Ca-� recommended the
purchase of a new one with extension legs at an estimated net cost to the Cit;%
of �'680.00. He explained that other instruments o*med by the City are Gurley's
and expressed his preference to continue to buy the same kind of equipment in
order to keep the advantage of interchangeable tripods. Supt. Laverty recommended
the purchase of a new transit as outlined by the Engineer.
/J-7
- 2 -
r, Larch 14, 1S55
y Conn. Cly e,s: sedcnded 'by Corn. Saperstone
rF3AS, the City Engineer lies certified the urgent anc-1 immediate need of re-
pairs to the Engineering transit or the purchase of a new one,
I'L,`1D I :nTr REAS , the estimated net cost of a new one as quoted by W. & L.E . Gurla7r,
Troy, F. Y. is $680.00 as compared -with `;310.50 to have the old one repaired,
1 ,D 'VH"R AS, the Engineer has recommended the purchase of a new one with e, -ter-
sion legs at such estimated cost of )680.00, the acceptance of which has been
recommended by the Superintendent,
AwD 'THERPIZ, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or other -
wise,would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon,
NOW 'THEREFORE BE IT IRESOLVED, that the quotation of '. &L.E. Gurley Co. in the net
amount of `%680.00 for a new transit with extension legs be and hereby is accepted
without the delay or formality of advertising for bids thereon; and that the
City Engineer be and hereby is authorized to purchase such transit immediately,
the cost thereof to be financed from the Reserve Fund for purchase of equipment.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried and approved by the Layor.
HYDRAI'T RENTAL: Comm. Saperstone called attention to the later Fund balance of
'.13,336.28 at the end of 1954 and the recent I,rage increases granted which will
amount to approximately $9,400.00. He reported that the water rates seem to be
in line with Trater rates in other cities and that it is felt that ITe are not
in a position to raise rates to finance such raises. He recommended that a
hydrant rental fee of x'25.00 per hydrant be established and paid from the General
to the Mater Fund. He explained that there are now 423 hydrants in the city and
that therefore the amount for 1955 would amount to ",10,575.00.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLUsD, that the Board of Public Works hereby requests the Common Council to
establish the payment of a hydrant rental fee of ")25.00 per hydrant to be paid
from the General to the '-rater Fund. There are 423 hydrants in the city so the
total amount involved is `'10,575.00. This payment or charge I-hich is 11sua1 in
moot communities, is designed to reimburse the 'rater- Department for the main-
tenance and repair of these hydrants, and the free use of water through them. Thp
present financial condition of the ''ater & Sewer Division is delicate and such
a payment will preclude the necessity of any rate increase at this time to meet
mounting labor costs.
AY':S : 5
N74YS: 0 Carried
'rnT'R BILL - JAS. SaU101 —EMS: Comm, Saperstone reported that the '?ater & Sewer
Committee recommend that the request presented by James Saunders for adjustment
of a bill rendered for repairing his water service at 406 T,. Tompkins be disalloT,-
ed since Lir. Rich, Asst. to the Superintendent, has revieT,red the case and reporta
that the actual cost to the city was T,Tithin a few dollars of the 'Dill rendered.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
R-SOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that i,r� Saunders' request for
an adjustment of his bill oe disallowed for the reasons stated.
Carried
B?_DS - TRPCTOR: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Coi {i!n. Egan
0,7SGLVE'D, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to advertise for
bids on nn industrial type tractor Trith a front end loader and backhoe attach-
ment for use by the ',Iat,�r Department which it is expected will cause a reduction
in labor costs sufficient to -pay for this equipment within a year or two.
Carried
FLUORIDATION: In response to a request by the Common Council that the Board
furnish the Council with the cost of fluoridating the city's water supply, Corm.
Saperstone stated that he wanted it expressly understood that, in furnishing
figures in this respect, the Board is not making any recommendation either pro or
con in this matter. He expressed his personal opinion that the matter be se"Al.;ca
by referendum. From bids taken in 1953 on fluoridation equipment and increase''
by 10' to represent present day costs he estimated the cost of equipment at
3,300.00 and estimated the cost of handling chemicals at ", 100.00 and the cost Dt'
chemicals used at `'-120.00 annually, making an estimated annual operating cost
after installation of 5220.00. On his request this was ordered made a part of
these r,inutes Trith no recommendation from the Board in respect to fluoridation.
- 3 --
March ice, 1955
1kTICiT L Cr SH 1'EGIST ?R CO. hu ASE: By Comm, Egan: seconded by Comm,. Sapers'.:,one
MSOLVED, that the lease with National Cash Register Company covering the city -
o� -rued building at 118 E. Green Street, which drill expire on i�ay 30, 195.5, be
reneTred at the same rate of `100.00 monthly in accordance with the 2, -year
renewal option in the present lease and as remested by the Lessee,
AimD 3E IT FURTHER Rh SOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to execute such re.-
neval subject to the approval of the City Attorney,
Carried.
A?TDIT: By Comm. 3radford: seconded by Comm Clynes
RESOaMED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee be ane'e,
the same hereby are approved and ordered paid; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered,
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
,s '�—' 9
George ri. B7ean
City Clerk
ICI
00
"'I" 1
*--t
N
O
Water Fund Invoices presented for audit (arch 9, 1
1955.
Allen, John T• 7
7077
Baker Lumber & Supply Co. 2
207+j
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Inc, 7
74.27
Chase National Bank, The 5
5.00
Corner Bookstore, The 1
1.00
Cramer's ,auto Parts 1
17040
Dresser Manufacturing Division 1
Dryden Supply Co, 2
27027
Finger Lakes Chemical Co. 1
,General Electric Co.
15,94
Grey, Walter E• 2
22,10
Hagin, Fred J. 5
Ti
Haverstick & Co • Inc, 7
716028 T
Head, Henry Rd. 9
9.77
Ithaca, �' ity of, General Fund 1
148,24
n
it n u u 1
1536.37
Ithaca Printing Service 2
249.M
Jim's Fix -it Shop 2
2045 G
Miller's Sons Paper Co,., T. H. 5
51.99
Mueller C
New York State Electric & Gas Corp, 3
3,00 -`
it it it it E< it tl 7
752075 L;
New York Telephone Co • 3
35077
Norton Electric Co. 4
46.46
Robinson &: Carpenter 5
566.6
Rodgers--Motor Lines Inc. 6
651.221-',
Ramsey, C. J. & Co. 4
43.12
Ramsey- Ithaca Corp. 2
20.12
Sa.cchi, John 1
15.00
a.i
Approved Finance Committee
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
March 9, 1955
Fahey, Patrick J. $ 49.75
Kahn, Alfred E. 8.69
Shulman, Mandel G. 2.82
White Construction Co. 12.50
Besdin Furniture Co. 156.00
APPROVED BY FINANCE CCITITTEE
•
•
•
•
( `) BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDI= 'S •
AUDIT SHEET •
March 9, 1955 •
(Con't)
White Nurseries $ LOU'
James Lynch Coal Co. 44.00
• '•Joseph L. Leone, M). 2?.00
Sinclair Refining Co. 22.99 •
Genesee Wiping Cloth Co. , Inc. 79.45 •
Ithaca Coop IF Service, Inc. 46.20
APPROVED BY FINANCE CON.HITTEE
Arr At
V
1
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORES PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SPEFT
March 9, 1955
•
P.C. Gibson Co. Inc. 8.66
Duplicating Products, Inc. 23.75
N.Y. Telephone Co. 70.57
City Chamberlain 5.22
T.J. Miller Son's Paper Co. 20.61
Mack's Photo Copies 5.60
Esso standard Oil. Co. 2.80
Jim's Fix-it Shop 22.85
14m. J. Ryan 2.2.89
"i,v S. Elec. R• Gas Corn. 17'3.61
L.P. Townsend 129.55
City of. Ithaca (Water ° S wer) 34.73
Mrs. Lillian Berdan 5,00
The American City Magazine 4.00
Sanborn Yap Co. 42.50
Baker Lumber 8. Supply Co. , Inc. 112.40
P.N. Little R.- Son 92.13
Ithaca Delivery R< Storare Term. 7.35
Culver's Service 754.53
Ithaca irrindo.,, Clean-inCo. 14.60
rxt,ermi.nati rig co. 7.00
Ithaca Floor Covarincr 299.00
Champaign Coal •R Stoker Co. 12.40
City of Ithaca (water P, Sewer) 106.50
Brerrer Brown Co. , Inc. 721.73
Robinson & Carpenter 74.20
Rumsey 8- Co. 79.35
George W. Smith 194.87
Connolly 8- Scalia 1.50.55
Tioga Auto Parts 87.94
`Syracuse Supply* Co. 37.75
Fred J. Whiti_ng 14.58
Syracuse Supply Co. 28.32
Cramer's Auto Parts Co. 57.97
N.Y.S. Elec. 8: Gas Corp. 2212.16
Rupp_Equi.hment Co. 217.45
Lang's Machine Shop 5.63
Plaza Nash Corp. 55.29
Driscoll Bros. 8& Co. 102.32
Kerb Spencer Signs 51.40
Cayuga_ Lumber Co. 24.00
Wallace Steel P• Supply Co. 7.60
Syracuse Supply Co. 238.87
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. 1.78
Highway Materials Co. , Inc. 45.49
Cayuga Salt S l.es 252.08 •
D.L. & W. RR. 190.39
University Sand & Gravel 96.82
Beals McCarthy & Rogers 25.27
Frank A. Bangs 14.28
'James Lynch Coal Co. Inc. 290.94
The •Tropical Paint & Oil Co. 54.85
Peals McCarthy &,- Rogers 121.57
William H. Quinn 17.99
N.Y.S. E1.ec. ,P• Gas. Corp. 103.32
The- B.F. Goodrich Co. 81.28
Norton Electric Co. 4.2.8
Balch Bros. R• Dist. Co., Inc. 17.48
BOARD OF PUBLIC ',IORKS PROCE:DI_L GS
CITY OF ITHACA N.Y.
Regular 1.eeting 4:30 p.m.
PRESEI,T :
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners: Saperstone, Colbert, Clynes, Bradford, Egan
Alderman - Dickens
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pu'olic Works - Rich
Engineer - CGss
Forester - Baser
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
i I111UTES: Nir_utes of the preceding meeting were du2-- -)p--_-roved.
March 23, 1955
BIDS - MOSQUITO COFTROL: The Clerk opened and read :7 '.id rece! ,.*ed from R.F.
Pendleton in the xiount of $2,500.00 for mosquito c ) t.-°ol work for the coming
season. It u s the only bid received for this work.,
By Comm. Egan_, seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried
BIDS - TRACTOR: The following bids on a tractor with front end loader and
ditching attachment for use by the Water Department were received, opened and
read by the Clerk:
NA1JE OF BIDDER TYPE OF EQUIFNIENT BID PRICE
B & L LOTOPS Ford Model -,1850 tractor
Trumansburg, N.Y. 19 -71 Dearborn loader 1114,549.46
Sherman backhoe
ALLEN TRACTOR SERVICE Allis- Chalmers tractor
Ithaca, N.Y. Shawnee loader 4,393.00
Shawnee backhoe
OR:
Above tractor and loader with
Hopto 80RT1:54 digger 5,265.23
EACDOUGALL ECUIF. CORP. Allis- Chalmers tractor
Binghamton, N.Y. Henry loader 4,695.00
Henry backhoe
NEAWG EQUIP. CORP. Ford Model 4850 tractor
Endicott, N.Y. Dearborn loader 4,982.40
Sherman backhoe
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the T,Tater f: Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
,CAROLINE CENTER CREEK: The Clerk read a letter signed by three residents of
Caroline Center asking thet the City clean the creekchaimel running through
Caroline Center to prevent pollution of neighboring T•Tells and eventlially the
aty water supply.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the T °rater .'i Sewer Committee for investi-
gation and report. Carried
DRIV04AYS - S. CORN STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Edward T. n.kers and
Elmer T. Hurst requesting permission to install an additional driveway on S.
Corn Street to serve their proposed gasoline station at the corner of '1. Clinton
and South Corn Street.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the HighTTay Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
2 -
March 23, 1955
BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS: Supt. Laverty requested permis�ivrr
on road materials for the 1955 season,
By Conan. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be ghd hereby is authorized to advertise for
bids on road materials needed for the 1955 season as recommended.
Carried.
CLLAAUP WEEK: Supt. Laverty recommended that the week of May 9th to 'fay 13th, be
designated as clean -up week for 1955.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Colbert
R+SOLVED, that the week of May 9th to May 13th, be designated as clean -up week
for 1955 as redommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
PURCHASE OF METAMETER AND Vl -LVE: Comm. Saperstone presented a recommendation
from the Superintendent that the purchase of one Bristol Metameter telametering
system for $517.50 and one Ross valve for X773.00 be authorized without advertis-
ing for bids thereon. He reported that these prices were the lowest of several
quotations received from all known manufacturers of this type of equipment. He
reported further that these devices will be used to equalize the elevations in
the East Ithaca pressure system tanks and will be charged back to the appropriate
water districts.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, the Superintendent has certified that the immediate need of a metameter
telametering system and a valve for use by the 4dater Department exists,
AND TMREAS, the estimated cost is $517.50 and $773.00 respectively for these
pieces of equipment, each being the lowest of several quotations received from
all known manufacturers of this type of equipment,
AND TiJHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or other-
wise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon,
NOW THEREFORE B,. IT RRSOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is author-
ized to purchase one Bristol Metameter telametering system C $517.50 and one
Ross Valve � $773.00 without the delay or formality of advertising for bids
thereon.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor.
Tr1ATER & SEWER OPERATORS SCHOOL: Comm. Saperstone reported that a Grade III
Operators School will be held in Albany this Spring for 'rater and Sewer Operators
and. that the Superintendent has recommended that two city operators, I'Tilliam S.
Berich and Edwin House, who have never attended such a school be sent at this
time at city expense.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RF�SOLVED, that William S. Berich and Edwin House, operators at the Filtration
Plant and Sewage Treatment Plant be authorized to attend the forthcoming D
Operators School to be held in Albany this Spring; and that they be reimbursed
for their necessary expenses while in attendance.
V
AYES: 5
BAYS: 0 Carried O
FLUORIDATION: Comm. Saperstone reported that the 'rater & Sewer Committee
members feel that they would like to have another meeting with the full Board to
discuss further the matter of fluoridation and expressed the hope that he would
have a report to present at the next meeting of the Board.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVE, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and _
ordered rendered. Carried I6
Mayor Cook reminded those present of the public hearing on the Tuning Fork to
be held tomorrow night in the Tompkins County Courthouse at 7:30 P.M. and urged
them to be present.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
rAWWWR
Lim
BOARD OF PUBLIC 19ORKS PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEET
MARCH 23, 1955
New `_'ork Telephone Co.
39.10
City Chamberlain
20.25
M
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
7.83
=°
Robinson Aerial Surveys, Inc.
60.00
Brewer & Brown 8o, Inc.
52.37
�1".
Overhead Door Sales Company
340.00
"
Goodall Rubber Company
114.07
4-
The Ithaca Journal
6.70
/,,..
Brocx•aay *Rotor Co. Inc.
220`53
6-`
Brewer Excavating
108.00
L---
J. C. Georg Construction Equip. Inc.
262.21..
-�'
L. B. Smith, Inc.
529.24'
International Salt Co.
210.00
Empire State Culvert Corp.
439.54
t� _
Coverall Service & Supply Co.
23.90
✓``
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers, Inc.
2.50
x,,55
Cortright Electric
12.75
r'
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
11.20
X"
Ireland Mill & Supply Co, Inc.
20.55,mY
Dryden Supply Company
86.13
E .
Ithaca Coop G. L. F. Farm Store
56.52
Fruit Growers of Chester, Inc,
2.2.06
Fruit Growers of Chester, Inc.
24.13
Ithaca G. L. F. Farm Store
107.69
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
9.38
James Lynch Coal Co, Inc.
44.00
Bilotta Distributing Co.
99.50
Ithaca Delivery & Storage Terminal
1.90
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
19.04
F. R. C. Forster, Y, D.
7.56
&-"y
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital
296.64
Anthony J. Leone, M. D.
5.40
v'
L. H. Speno, M. D.
3.74,-
F. R. C. Forster, Y. D.
4.32
�-
North Side Pharmacy
3.75
The Atlantic Refining Co,
916.01
Esso Standard 011 Co.
35.04
Clarkson Chemical Chemical Co, Inc.
51.00
Smith & Caffrey romnany
441.09
--`
VED aY_ FINANCE 00111"MITTEE
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for !Audit Harch 23,, 1955,
Ansul Chemical Co.
184.65
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Inc.
174.46 .
Besemer, H. D.
00
Breuer, Donald
.36
279.00'
Finger Lakea Chemical Co.
69.30
General Chemical Division
10.05
Holcomb Manufacturing Co., J. I.
46,65
Ithaca Agency Inc,
408,18"
to " it
2106.11
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
1536.37`'
Ithaca Delivery
11,00 ,
Jamieson - McKinney Co. Inc.
2.35
Jones Co., John Wiley
134,00 `
Kolar' s Ma chine Shop
36.00 '
Little and Son, A. M.
382.69 "
Lynch Coal Co., James:
369,22 :..
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T. G.
1.76
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
1261.45"
New York Telephone Co.
29,70
Personius, C. E.
7.21``
Smith Manufacturing Co., The A. P.
243.07
State St. Tydol Service
10.50;
Tucker Printing House
27,78
Whatman, Frank
28.60
Hirshfel.d, Dr. John W.
11,;,04;,°
7412.54
City Chamberlain
6.35 ,i,- - "'
Approved Finance Cormittee
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDI" ?GS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
March 23, 1955
City of Ithaca (Rohrer)
$ 25.00
Finger Lakes State Park (Buttermilk Falls
18.75
Town of Ithaca (Lake Rd. Water Dist.)
738.84
Cornell University (Central Heating Plant
25.51
Gif ft, H. r,4.
8.69
Devener, Stephen & Jacqueling
4.34
Robb, James. D. & Mavis D.
4.35
Burtt, Louis M. & Yula
17.37
Grinnell, Lena A.
Vassi, John
8.69
60.73
APPROVED BY FINANCE COt ,!ITTEE
r
HOARD OF PUBLIC 1 IMS
Special Meeting 5:40 p.m. April 4, 3955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Colbert, Clynes, Bradford, Egan and Gaurnier
Aldermen - Dickens, Connolly, Graves, Johnson, Decker and Gibson
Attorney - Dahmen
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Asst to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk Blean
TUNING FORK. Mayor Cook announced that this special meeting had been called to
consider the Tuning Fork and present a recommendation thereon to the Common Council
for action at the next meeting of the Council to be held April 6, 1955• He then
announced that at a special meeting of the Planning Board held at 4:00 p.m. today
for the same purpose action had been taken to recommend this project to the Council
for approval.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works concur with the recommendation of the
Planning Board concerning the Tuning Fork; and further that the Board recommend
to the Common Council that the Tuning Fork phase of the State's aerterial plan
for the City of Ithaca be approved and adopted.
In discussing the motion Comm. Saperstone presented a prepared statement as follows:
BOARD OF PUBLIC :DRYS - -------- -- - - -- SPECIP.L 1- T ETING April 4, 1955
hir. Mayor:
I am sure that you, as well as every member of this Board, is desirous of
doing what is best and wise for the entire community, not a small group or area,
whether it be merchants, taxpayers in the business area, East Hill or South Hill.
I am also sure that the great majority of the people in the City Aninistra-
tion are anxious to do what is best for the entire community with reference to
this "Tuning Fork" project. However, the community at large is so divided as to
its merits, what it will do and what it will not do, that a lot of us ere still
puzzled and bewildered.
Hoiaever, it is not a 5500 project. It starts off with the expenditure of
approximately ,500,000 of the taxpayers money and it may ;wind up closed to 6 or
`;700,000 and these are high stakes for a small community to gamble.
Since we are not sure of the merits of the Tuning Fork as to what it will do
for safety, parking, traffic and future planning for the City of Ithaca, I for
one am not willing to either bond or recommend this tremendous outlay of money to
the Common Council of other neooles money without giving every city taxpayer, Taho
eventually is going to pay the bill, the opportunity of expressing themselves by
ballot on this Tuning Fork project. Of late, since hr. Thorne our future ca-ty
planner expressed his opinion on the Tuning Fork I am now mare than ever convinced
t.iat my reasoning and position are sound and that we should not at this time
accept the only state plan offered to us, and certainly not without an expression
of all taxpayers in a Aovember referendum.
(Sinned) D.A.S.
The hayor then called for a roll call vote which resulted as folloj,rs:
A:TS: 5 - Colbert, Clynes, Bradford, Egan and Gaurnier
NAYS: 0
NOT �10TIJTG: 1 - Saperstone
Motion Carried
Mayor Cook commended Board members for their acti n � in this matter and the meetin-
f
U�as adjourned. Z i l
1.() 9
Regular Meeting
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF WHACA N.Y.
4:30 p.m.
PRWWRT:
Hayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Clynes, Egan, Gaurnier
Alderman - Dickens
Attorrmy - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Tr /orks - Laverty
asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
April 13, 1955
Minutes of the last regular meeting and the Special meeting held April 4th
'were duly approved.
BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS: The following bids on road materials were received, open-
ed and read by the Clerk:
Item Estimated Price per gal.
Naga 2f Bidder No. Item 2NOUt4 ball ed & A =lied
Koppers Co., Inc.
1
Asphaltic Emulsion
10.000
gal.
$0.17
Pittsburg. Pa.
2
"
"
20,000
"
.17
it
3
Tar
b. F.O.D. Sunnlier
20.000
"
.224
lle
4
Tar
Stone -
10,000
"
.294
Central Asphalt Inc.
1
Asphaltic
Emulsion
10.000
1t
.17
?Watkins Glen. N.Y.
2
"
"
20,000
"
.17
Yard.
3
Tar
. '7.Y.
20,000
"
.23
per net
4
It
it -
10,000
"
.24
Knight Fay. Prod.
1
Asphaltic
Emulsion
10,000
"
.1667 tank truck
Inc.. Ithaca. i.Y.
t
X.
.1684 tank car
u, IA - ...,-2.88 ;
N -
$2.78
b. F.O.B. Supplier's
Plant
ft
.1432 plant
N.J
2
Asphaltic
Emulsion
20,000
"
.1667 tank truck
YardJthaca,
_Y.
.1684 tank car
.1432 plant
3
Tar
20,000
't
.223? tank truck
.226? tank car
• 1937 p3jtvt
4
Tar
10,000
"
012337 tank truck
.2362 tank car
.203? lint
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. C1ynes
fWCUED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report,,
Carried
BIDS-- SIM: The following bids on crushed stone were received, opened and read
by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder
Solvay Process Division
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp.
Syracuse, N.Y.
I
he General Crushed Stone Co.
Easton, Pa.
a. F.Q.B. Freight cars at Ithaca. N.Y,
Al Crushed
stone _
r'3.53 per net
Lon
iLlA 11
if _
3.63
It
11
It
If It
11 -
33.33
it
It
"
b. F.O.D. Sunnlier
I s PUB(,iame
lle
. iti .Y. )
,''1 Crushed
Stone -
�A.35
per
net
ton
7L� "
11 -
1.45
ft
1t
H
!c2 "
n _
1.35
"
c. Truck pAlivery at City
Yard.
J&hagd
. '7.Y.
imil Crushed
Stone -
X3.55
per net
ton
tl
it -
q •�
33.55
"
O
"
,�2 it
" -
"
"
rt
a.
t
X.
it1 ` ' 2. ?8
u, IA - ...,-2.88 ;
N -
$2.78
b. F.O.B. Supplier's
Plant
ft
bu, .
N.J
-)
,'1 - ",1.55
; :f lA - 1,1.65 ;;t2 -
$1.55
o. Truck Delivery
at City
YardJthaca,
_Y.
01 - t3.10 ; n1A. - $3.20 ; ; 12 - p3.10
B7 Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried
- 2 -
April 13, 1955
BRIl`dDLLY M= F=101: The Clerk read a letter from Paul Mancini & Sons
requesting the Board to approve the extension of Drindley Street from the north
line of ?test Court Street northerly to the north line of old Lot 33 in o3A Bleak
No. 123 as shown on a map presented. They further requested the Board to install
both the water main (Which is the ur al "&too) and the sewer maim (which may be
a variance from the usual custom) at the expWas of the City of Ithaca, subject.
of course, to whatever usual charges may be rAde for corrnecti.ons therewith. Their
letter explained that the situation differs from the usual subdivision in that
the location of the road as shown affsots a number of other property owners along
Cliff Street, who wi11 benefit if the proposal street extension is ccunpleted.
They also expressed a wish to cooperate with the City in regard to drainage ditches
provided for by the City under license agrements with the former owner, the Lehigh
`Talley R.R. Co.
By. Comm. Gaurnier. seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Highway and Water & Sewer Committees
for investigation, sturdy and report. Carried
TREE 2iEJ= r. W. Z= An:_* The Clark read o letter from i;r. Jnws 0. Reynolds.
requesting the removal of a tree from in front of his property at 316 N. Titus
Avenue to provide room for a driveway.
a
BY Cam. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
~' RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Comrai.ttee for investigation
and report. Carried
. NAME -= - STEPM PM: The Clerk read a letter from Henry J. Shirey, on behalf
of the Baptist Church, requesting permission to hold a barbecue at Stewart Paris
on June 9th. He read another letter from J.C. Huttar recommending that non - profit
organisations such as churches, service clubs, volunteer firemen's associations,
etc. be permitted to hold barbecues at Stew*rt Park.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gauthier
RESOLVED, that these letters be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study aced report. Carried
ITHACA POWLR SW nRON; The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Power Squadron
requesting the City to provide dockage, storage facilities and a ramp for launch-
ing out - boards in Cayuga Lake in the vicinity of Stewart Park or Cascadil.a Creek.
By Con►r+t. Gaurnier: seconded by Come. Saperttone
RESOLVED, that the request be a eferred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried
=I, E. dL Ile NMI: The Clerk read a letter from airs. Eleanor Olsefski
requesting permission to either rent, lease or buy a small area of land *mod by
the City which is located adjacent to and in the rear of her property at 904 E.
Shore Drive.
By Coven. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
investigation and report. Carried
CORUM CQR=U i YACHT CLUB: The Clerk read a letter from the Cornell Corin..
thian Yacht Club requesting permiasion to store eight sailboats near the present
boathouse at Stewart Park and to use the anchorage for their motor launch. The
letter also requested enough ground space for their racks and, if possible, some
place inside the boathouse to store sails and gear.
By Comae. Saperstone: seconded by Cemrn. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried
PROBATIMAL APPQt*IMTS: Probational appointments as follows were recommended
by Supt. Laverty:
r Eeui»rerent er tor:
Lyall A. Blaker $1.75 per hour
Lloyd R. Irvin 1.75 per hour
Raymond Ryerson « fi2.25 per hour
Water _Maintenance n:
Robert J. Gembesh �- X1.72 per hour
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egtn
RESOLVED, that the probational *pppointment of Lyall P. Blaker and Lloyd R. Irvin,
as motor equipermrit operators, the appointment of Rayawid Ryerson as Water & Sewer
Maintenance Supervisor and the appointment of Robert J. Canbash as Water Nlainten-
a►rAo Man be and hereby are approved as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried
163
16 4 - 3 - April 74. 1955
PROVISIONAL, APPOIETEENT: Provisional appointment of Walter J. Happel, Jr as
Sewer Maintenance Man ® 01.65 per hour was recommended by Supt_ Laverty.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Walter J. Happel, Jr. as Sewer Asin-
tenance Man G X1.65 per hour be and hereby is approved, as recommended by the Super-
intendent. Carried
CARI11NE MAGNMI: Supt. Laverty recommended the change in classification of Carmine
i,agnosi from seasonal laborer 6 $1.32 to permanent laborer C $1.50 per hour.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED. that the recommendation be approved and the rate of Carmine Magnosi be
established @ $1.50 per hour as a permanent laborer.
Carried
STREET F V?E�I TERRACE: Comm. Gaurnier recommended the installation
of a street light at the entrance to Paul Taber's developemert on West Hill.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the installation of a 2,500 lumen lamp street light at the corner
of Fall View Terrace and T.-Testmount Drive at an annual cost to the City of 132.78
be and hereby is authorized. Carried
AYES : 5
NAYS: 0
DRJV&TAY'S - S. CORN SUEBT: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RDSOL`FED, that, pursuant to a request of Elmer T. Hurst and Edv*ard T. Akers for a
modification of the Board's resolution regarding widths of driveways, permission
be granted for the installation of four 25' driveways, two on S. Corn Street and
two on W. Clinton Street, with the location of said driveways to be subject to the
approval of the Superintendent. Carried
U HM MR„O SIGN: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request of the Lutheran Church of Ithaca for permission to
erect a church type sign on the Island at the junction of Oak Avenue and College
Avenue be granted, subject to the approval of the location thereof by the Superin-
tendent. Carried
EWORIDATION: Comm. Saperstone presented the following prepared statement con-
cerning fluoridation:
Er. Mayor
At the regular monthly meeting of the Common Council. on October 6, 1954
Alderman Adam read a report by the Health Committee recommending Fluoridation of
the Ithaca water supply.
Then a motion was made by Alderman Adams: seconded by Alderman Visnyet,
as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Common Council approves the practice of fluoridation
of the domestic water supply for the City of Ithaca.
This motion was carried 11 -1
Then a second motion was made by Alderman Adams: seconded by Alderman
Visnyei, as follows:
RESOLTED, that the board of Public ,forks be instructed to determine the
equipment and the cost of fluoridation, and to report these facts to the Common
Council in time to provide for including them in the 1955 City Budget.
Carried
Because the subject of Fluoridation involves all the people of the City
of Ithaca, men, women, and children and a great many in the fringe area, the Board
took considerable time in studying pros and cons of fluoridation, including two -
open public hearings, one in the Common Council Chambers, one at the County Court
and after much deliberation the Water and Sewer Committee unanimously recommends
as follows:
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Tforks recommend to the Common Council
a city vride referendum on the matter of fluoridation to be held in November along
-with our city election, the same day, same hours, same places and by the same
Y
ethod as nog, used in our city election; Be further resolved that this procedure
involves very little expenditure and will give the people their democratic right
to vote on so important an issue. I so -move this resolution.
- 4 -
Mr. Mayor: April 13, 1955
The second request from the Common CoAneil with reference to the cost of
equipment and cost of operation has been closely determined by our superintendent
and discussed in our regular March 9th meeting in the last paragraph of page 2.
However, in brief, the estimated cost of all fluoridation equipment is approxi-
zlvtely $3300 and the estimated annual operating cost after installation including
chemicals and labor will be approximately ;220 a year, and that, Mr. Mayor, I
hope takes care of fluoridation for the present.
The resolution as presented by Comm. Saperstone was seconded by Comm. Egan
In discussing the matter Comm. Clynes presented the following statement:
Phr. Mayor:
We have had hearings on this subject of adding Fluorides to our water
system, and with due respect to the Sewer and Water Committee, I do not think we
know enough about this subject. In all these meetings, one thought stuck in my
mind, a remp.rk made by Dr. Summers, one of the better known scientists, in which
he said "T'_Te scientists do not know the effect of fluorides on the human system
and my advice is to go slow ".
In view of these facts I move that we table this resolution for a period
of 1 1/2 to 2 yrs. in order to permit a study of the value of Fluoridation on our
water system.
This motion was seconded by Comm. Bradford and the Mayor called for a roll call
vote which resulted as follows:
AYES: 4 - Clynes, Bradford, Egan, Gaurnier
NAYS: 1 - Saperstone Motion Carried
Commenting on his affirmative vote to table the matter, Comm. Gaurnier stated that
he did so since he honestly felt he did not know enough about this matter.
Comm. Saperstone called attention to the support given this matter by medical and
dental professions and again urged that the people be given the right to vote on it.
He then offered the following motion:
RESOLVED, that the matter of fluoridation be referred back to the Council with the
information that the cost will be approximately $3,300 for equipment and an annual
operating expense of $220.00
There was no second to this motion. hayor Cook then ruled the motion out of order
since action has already been taken by the Board in respect to the cost of fluori-
dation.
Comm. Saperstone then moved that the matter be sent back to the Council. There
was no second to his motion, and Mayor Cook ruled there would be no further dis-
cussion of the matter at this time,
BIDS - TRACTOR; By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bid of B & L Yotors, Trumansburg, N.Y. as presented at the
last meeting for the purchase of a Ford tractor with front end loader and ditching
attachment in the net amount of :"4,549.46, being the lowest bid received conform-
ing to specifications, be and hereby is accepted and awarded.
Carried
WATER BILL - DR. GEOP.GE JOHNSON: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bill in the amount of ~3.56 rendered against Dr. George
Johnson, 1532 Slaterville Road, be expunged as the bill was in error and covered
two curb box extensions. Carried
E. STATE STREET WATER DISTRICT PUMP.EG STATION:
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the E. State Street "rater District be allowed until May 1st to
complete hydraulic studies of the effect of their pumping station of the city
water system; and that the Superintendent write them to this effect.
Carried
E. STATE STREET SANITARY SEWER: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
tUESOLVED, that the plans for an overflow relief line for the E. State Street sani-
tary sewer to be built at 960 E. State Street be submitted to the N.Y. State
Department of Health for approval. Carried
kJDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
lu�SOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved and ordered paid; and that the bills receivable be approved
and ordered rendered. Carried
V 7
-5-
April 13, 1955
MOSQUITO CMEM Bn): By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
PT "30LV%D' that the bid of Richard F. Pendleton in the amount of $2,500-00 for
mosquito control work for the coming season, as presented at the last meeting, be
and hereby is accepted and awarded.
OES: 4 - Clynes, Bradford, Egan, Gaurnier
NLYS : 0
NOT VOTIM: 1 - Saperstone
Carried
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
MW
4.orge A. Blean —"
City Clerk
�3
M
V
N
O
BCARD OF PUBLIC '°IOTTS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
April 13, 1955
Morse Chain Co.
fi 175.00
Rothschild Bros., Inc.
2.75
Pollio, E. Y.
8.69
Chordash, Mlichael
2.82
Landers, Mar�,aret
131.75
Broad, R. ??. M. L.
8.69
Doyle, Clarence 1%
15.72
Ramsey, Charles
432.00
Hurst & Akers
133.05
Kahn, Alfred
7.32
City of Ithaca, Parks Division
142.a.4
City of Ithaca, General Fund
21.80
State of New York
672.48
Trunansburg NTater District
378.27
City of Ithaca, General Fund
87.75
APPRO,,V D, BY FINANCE COT-Y -ITTEE
4'
General Fund
Bernard F. Burke 51.98
Water and Sewer Fund Invcices presented for audit April 13s 1955,
Allen Tractor Service
$14.92
Andrews Chemical Co,
162006
Baker Lumber and Supply Co. Inc*
1,76 1/'i
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Inco
167,15
Cayuga. Electric Supply Co.
82.57
Cayuga Lumber Co,
3.4.61!
Clarkson Chemical Co. Inc.
20.30
Cramer Is. Auto Parts
3 *07.
Dryden Supply Co.
26,20
Edson Corp,, The
33.86,
Finger Lakes Chemical Co.
44.59 Cam'
Garlock Packing Co., The
52.16
General Chemical Division
691.54 '
Grey, Walter E.
21 *49
Head, Henry R.
3.40
Hunt Machine Co., Rodney
32.00 ,
Ingersoll -Rand Co.
13.80
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
183.63
Ithaca Delivery
2.55
Ithaca G.L.F.Farm Stores
153,26 }
Ithaca Journal, The
7.57 C�
Ithaca Printing Service
151.00 '
Little &Son, A. M.
6.88 -
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T. G.
3.0.29
National Welding
32,92
Neptune Meter Co.
271.18 .
New York State Electric Gas Corp.
1715.94
tt n it 11 n ti tt
16,45.
N ear York State Social Security Contribution Fund
88.21 ate`` .
New York Telephone Co.
55 17
Norton Electric Co.
34.51;
Personius, Carl
7.71;. `
Pierce Glove Co.
17,53. tis'
Robinson & Carpenter
207033,''_
Rodgers Motor Lines Inc.
209046
Rumsey, C. J. & Co,
140 006
Rumsey- Ithaca Corp.
8.54 `F
Sherwim- Williams Co., The
23,73
Simplex Valve & Meter Co.
16,81
$oyring , And,,,?,
Stewart, Horne
71.46
65.50
r
Ti,oga Auto Parts
Walsh & Son. Chevrolet Inc.
4.61"
We.11es Supply Co., The
11.76
Forster, Dr. F. R. C .
14,04
4
4,.860 *81
4verheac Door-Sales Co
338. �^ `
City Chamberlain
A* rrorred Finance Committee
T
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AUDIT SHEET
April 13, 1955
Duplicating Products, Inc.
$ 5.98-
Precision Equipment Co.
29.95 -
City Chamberlain
9.o4-
Amsterdam Printing & Litho Co.
35.63'^
D.L. & W. RR Co.
2.76
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
142.72
New York Telephone Co.
31.77'
Downtown Idea Exchange
10.0011
Ithaca Printing Service
54.90
- 3conomy Motor Sales
4.77
Wt. J. Ryan
28.07-
Mrs. Lillian Birdan
5.04 -"
N.Y. S. Electric & Gas
181.95
L.R. Townsend
134.22
Ozalid
10.80
Tioga Auto Parts
113-55"
Leonard Vacuum Cleaner Co.
5.85 -
Fenner S +udio
15.00,,-
C.J. Rumsey Co.
160.82- -
jarewer & Brown Co., Inc.
40.33""
Culver's Service
916.08- -
A.B.C. Exterminating Co.
7 . 00'"
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co.
14.60
Champaign Coal & Stoker Co.
3.00
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc.
78.37
Frank A. Bangs
20.4.1'
le
Ithaca Floor Covering
219.70
Smith's Hardware
36.4;'
Overhead Door Sales Co.
275,00
Baker Lumber & Supply Co.
25 2. 89
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
193.77
The Dual Parking deter Co.
116.78
Elgin Sweeper Co.
404.92°
Cramer's Auto Parts
99.83 -
Andy Soyring
88.95--
Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shop
140.00"
Ithaca Motors Co.
.77
International Harvester Co.
1.98 -
Connolly & Scalia
201.41- -,
University Sand & Gravel
96.06 -
'Homer Stewart
67.37"
Fred J. Whiting
21.74
Robinson - Carpenter
65.37- -
Auburn Foundry Co.
402.00`
Empire State Culbert Corp.
41,0.49-,
Wallace Steel & Supply Co.
65.28-
R.J. Pendleton
535.00°'
P.Y. S. Electric & Gas
2216.56--
The Ithaca Journal.
12.70
racDougall Equip. Co., Inc.
1.06 •'
Goodyear Service Stores
50.74
Karl L. Phillips, Inc.
88.90°"
McDougall- Butler Co., Inc.
146.72...
Rothschild's
2.65"'
Leng's Machine Shop
25.65- -
Rumsey- Ithaca Corp.
336.63.*°
Town of Ithaca
80000-
Cornell University
61.2o-
J.C. Georg Constr. Equip. Inc.
40.70`
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AUDIT SHEET
April 13, 1955
Electric Supply Co.
$ 14.18, -
_Cayuga
Beals McCprthy & Rogers
55.50 °'
Cortright Electric
38.25`-'
A.L. Barnum & Son
49.68"
Wm. H. Quinn
37.66 -
N.Y. S. Electric & Gas Corp.
104.00"
Auto Bodsr & Radiator 791-s.
17.50 "'
Allen Tractor Service
73.14°'
White Nurseries
15.00 z
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
46-97-
-James C. Avery
15.00'`
Capp -a Truckin.± Co.
50.00'
B. & L. Motors
266.00'°
Leary Coal Co.
12.15--
Norton Electric Co.
4.32"`
Frank Bangs
9.38`.
Citzr of Ithaca (eater & Serer Dept)
17.06`"` -
Joseph N. Frost, ND
218.16/
Tompkins Co. Memorial Hosp.
17.28,-`
F.R.C. Forster,MD
12.42"
Frank S. Alo
113.40- -
Frank S. Alo
28•08e`
Joseph N. Frost, MD
237.60
Leo P. Larkin ND
8.64.''
The Atlantic Refining Co.
525.62 -`
A.M. Little & Son
35.28 °'
Ithaca Coop G.L.F. Service, Inc.
45.20`'
Freeville Concrete Products Co.
296.90"
W. & L.E. Gurle�,T
680.00""
Cavuga Lumber Co.
8.64
Approved by Finance Committee
BOARD OF PUPLIC ` °1ORKS PROCEEDI:`GS {; 7
CITY OF ITIIACA, -N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4 :30 p.m. April 27, 1955
PRE'SEFT :
Mwjor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Clynes, Bradford, Egan, Gaurnier
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
NINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BELL AjTENUE - SST LIGHT: The Clerk read a petition from several property
owners of Campbell Avenue for the installation of street lights on this street.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
BOY SCOUTS: The Clerk read the usual annual request of the Boy Scouts for the use
of the City's sprinkler truck to provide an adequate water supply for the annual
Camporee to be held this year on June 3, 4 and 5th.
By Cam. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the request be granted. Carried
AIR CCU ITD IONM PERMIT - *i. BALDINI: The Clerk presented an application to
empty air conditioning effluent into the sanitary sewer at 102 E. State St, which
was filed by 14m. Baldini, proprietor of Williams Shoe Store.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the request be granted.
During the ensuing discussion, Engineer Cass suggested that the discharge be emp-
tied into a storm sewer catch basin if one is available at this location. It was
decided to delay action until after investigation and the motion was withdrawn and
the matter referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
CAE §PRAISER WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Kenneth C.
Jobnoon, Jr. requesting that the water system installed by 11r. Spraker at his
Trailer Park on the Elmira Road be approved on terms agreeable to the Board as
provided for in Title I, Section 3 of the Rules, Regulations and Penalties of the
Board.
By Correa. Gaurnier. seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for inves-
tigation and report. Carried
WaitRII�I PLACE - WATER ffAIN Uj: The Clerk read a request from John J. Lajaa for
tM extension of the existing water main on Warren Place to temporary end of this
street by June 1, 1955, if at all possible, to serve four new homes now under con-
struction.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Come. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
Ii.EN M COURT CURB OPENING: The Clerk read a letter by i:cElwee , on behalf of
Newman Oratory, requesting permission to cut the curb for a distance of approximate-
3,y 70' on Llenroc Court to develop off street parking for cars at Newman Oratory.
By Cow. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried
AMMIGAN PUB, WKS. ASSN MEETIhV: The Supt. recommended the attendance of Paul
Fidler, Street Maintenance Supervisor, at the annual meeting of the American Public
Works Association meeting to be held this year in Troy, I.Y. on May 16th & 17th.
By Corm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RE- SOLVED, that the r edommendation be approved: and that the Council be requested to
authorize Mr. Fidler's attendance at this meeting at city expense.
Carried
GLMPILLAR TRACTOR REPAIRS: Supt. Laverty reported the needed repairs to the cater -
pillar tractor used as a dozer at the City dump estimated to cost approximately
41600. He explained that this work should-pe done by the firm which makes this
equipment and since the cost is expected to exceed $500. requested authorization to
have it done by Syracuse Supply Co. without the formality of advertising for bids
thereon.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
WHMEAS, the Supt. has certified the immediate need of repairs to the caterpillar
tractor now used at the City dump
3
April 27, 1955
AND YgEREAS, the estimated cost of such repairs is expected to be approximately
$600.00,
A1ID tTHEREAS, upon recommendation of the superintendent, it is deemed advisable to
have the needed repairs made by the Syracuse Supply Co., distributors of this type
equipment,
AND TMEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise,
would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized
to proceed with the said repairs by the $yracuse Supply Company at an estimated
cost of $600.00 without the delay or formality of advertising for bids thereon.
AYES: 5
PAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor
BIDS - ROAD hATEP.IAW By Comm. Gaurnie : seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the low bid as submitted t the last meeting by Knight Paving Pro-
ducts for furnishing the city-with aspha tic emulsion and tar for the 1955 season
be and hereby is accepted and awarded. Carried
BIDS - CW§= STONE: By Comm. Gaurnier�
RESOLVED, that the low bid as submitted at
Stone Company for furnishing the City with
accepted and awarded.
seconded by Comm. Clyynes
the last meeting by the General Crushed
crushed stone for the 1955 season be
Carried
ARTERIAL ROUTE: Comm. Gaurnier reported that the Highway Committee recommend that
the State Dept. of Public Works be reques *ed to proceed with the design and construc-
tion of Seneca St. and Green St., westerly to Meadow St., as the next section of
the Arterial Plan and that the City Engier be authorized to assist the State in
making necessary surveys for Seneca and qreen Streets, at the expense of the State.
He explained that action in these respects is urged upon recommendation of the
District State Engineer.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Climes
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works;do hereby recommend to the Common Council
that the State Department of Public Work* be requested to proceed with the design
and construction of Seneca St. and GreeniSt., westerly to Meadow St., as the next
section of the Arterial Plan. Carried
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. C es
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be aut�rized to assist the State in making neces=
sary surveys for Seneca St. and Green St*, westerly to Meadow St., at the expense
of the State. Carried
WATER,DEEARTHENT TRACTOR: Commissioner ;
authorized for the Water Department had
assured that it had. He then recommende
force in the Water Department by one or,
was anticipated when the purchase of the
that one employee had resigned since pur
placed, and will not unless the work loa
aperstone inquired if the tractor recently
seen received and put in operation. He was
that action be taken to reduce the labor
wo men and pointed out that such action
tractor was authorized. Per. Rich reported
:hase of the tractor and has not been r e-
1 demands it.
W. E. gLSEFSKI REQUEST: In response tol!a request from Firs. E. Olsefski for per-
mission to either rent, lease or buy a small area of city -owned land located adja-
cent to her property at 904 E. Shore Drive, Comm. Egan reported that the B1dgs. &
Grds. Committee recommend that it be soll at public auction.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
WHEREAS, a request has been presented to the Board to either rent, lease, or bu$
a city -owned plot of land adjacent to 904 E. Shore Drive,
AND 4 EREAS, upon investigation it appears that this land is not needed for city
purposes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the superintendent be and hereby is authorized
to have this plot of land appraised,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Bo d recommend to the Common Council that
this plot of land be sold at public auct on as prescribed by law with the stipu-
lation that no bid be adcepted for less han the appraised value thereof.
Carried
ORl_1MIAN _1ACHT_ _CLUB_: Comm. E
had expressed a desire for use of the o
on a suaemer program and he therefore re
the last meeting by the Cornell. Corinth
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradf
RESOLVED, that the Cornell Corinthian Y
house at Stewart Park, which was presen
the Ithaca Youth Bureau has indicated a
r
t reported that the Ithaca Youth Bureau
boathouse at Stewart Park in carrying
emended denying the reo_uest presentbdaat
i Yacht Club.
Club's request for use of the boat -
at the last meeting, be denied because
ire for its use in their summer program.
Carried.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
April 27, 1955
City of
Ithaca
$ 25.00.-- -
Floros,
Peter
10.00- -
City of
Ithaca (General Fund)
10.76°
City of
Ithaca (No. 1 Fire Sta)
15.30- -
Cornell
University
5.76 "
Cornell
University
6.84- -'
Ithaca College
8.06'
Gessini,
A.
144.25 '
Cappucci, A. & Y.
6.4.1°"
Wyllie,
R.ohert 0.
386.89"
MacLean,
J. & L.
263.70:•-
Carson,
Thomas C., Jr.
3.01°
Brooks,
J. Tracy
5.01
APPROVED BY FINANCE COP"7T'EE
GENERAL FUND
Hermann M Biggs Memorial Hospital 81-25,,,
Winter and Saver Pjn-,, Tnvoices presented for audit April. 27 /55.
11 -L , 151
B & L Motors
Peals, McCarth;, �- Rogers Tnc.
Purrougha Corporation
Consolidated Brick Co.
PitnZer Lakes Che.mjxal Co.
C-arlock Packinc- Go.
C.� q The
Coodrich Co,, The B. F.
OlotLlds, Plmpr Inc.
H averstick & Co. Inc.
Hayman of Co, Inc.,, Michael
Tthaca City of 0enere-1 F-.,,rd
Tthaca Junk Co.
7Tcnes Co,, -T-)Iin lliley
Kol.arts Me chine Shop
Lehigh Valley R. R. Co.
Mlillerls Sons Paper Co... T. GTO
N'ew York. State Electric (": Gas Corp.
ITIew York Telephone Cc.
Norton Electric- Co.
Rich Charles ltla
R
Rootts Express Inc.
19nith, George W.
Sturm Bros.
�Insco Products Co.
T,„alton - East 3ranch Foi)ndry Oorin.
Wiley & Sons Inc,, John
All Cornoration
(�a1v4Ln,, Dr, 'j.
Approved Finance Coninittee
5
50.00
89.37
57.[4,,,,,-`
7.59
77.58
202,00
10/0877
536.37
21,21-L
13.77
330,05
29,70
46.99
16,56
).L:56 L
24.95
5.31
264.33
1 ' 5,20
32*20
27oOO
719-17.91
BOARD Or PtTBLIO WORKS ]'ROC PDI'rGS
Audit Sheet - April 27, 1955
City C',Zamberlain
t 6.811]
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
56.96,-
New York Telephone Co.
51.20 -r
Water and Sewer Division
251.69
Walsh & Son Chevrolet
66-34-,'
The B.F. Goodrich Co.
42.47"'
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc.
143-85,,
ti°lissen Fabrics, Inc.
4.00 -°
Norton Electric Co.
23.50°
Overhead Door Sales Co.
330.00"
Ithaca Floor Covering
87.33 "
Haverstick R Co., Inc.
266.70
R.F. Pendleton
600.00 "°-
Ingersoll -Rand Co.
7.12^
Herman 's Ro7al Tire Service
46.24 °°
MacDou�ra l Equipment Co., Inc.
3.20 ,p
Root's Fxpress
1.90"',
The B.F. Goodrich Co.
1.52-
Red Star Express Lines
5.59'
Knight Pavinp, Prodrncts, Inc.
559.26' °l
Brewer Rxcavatjng
1516.50 r'
Sturm Bros.
35.95 °'
Coverall Service & Supply, Inc.
25035
Francis J. Laverty
6.6o"
Ithaca Sporting Goods
30.00- -
Leary Coal Co.
12.15'.
Grass Cutting Equip. Co., Inc.
33.36
Patch Bros.
132.00 '
Kellog Rigging Service
50.00'
Haverstick Toro Sales Corp.
83.50 /
Van's Motor Service
27.05-- -
Anthony J. Leone, MD
48.60` -
John W. Hirshfeld
131.76 -°
Reginald C. Farrow 2,1)
16.20 "'
RalDb J. Mazza, MD
33.48 --
Finer Lakes Stone Co.
276.21
Approved by France Committee
r«�
0C
- 3 -
April 27, 1955
ITHACA POWERS SQUADRON: Comm. Egan reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee
feel that the request presented by Ithaca Power Squadron for dockage, storage
facilities and a ramp for launching boats in Cayuga Lake adjacent to Stewart Park
can best be granted by developing an area on the west bank of the Inlet.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to develop an area, up to a length
of 500 feet, located along the west bank of Cayuga Inlet adjacent to Taughannock
Boulevard, south of the municipal airport and about 100 yards north of the State
Barge Canal Terminal for the purpose of launching transient boats from a ramp.
Carried
BARBECUES - STEWART PARK: Comm. Egan reported that the Bldgs. & Grounds Committee
favor the development of a barbecue area in the north end of the Bergholtz tract
rather than permitting the use of Stewart Park for such purpose.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the area now known as North Bergholtz Tract be developed and known
as the Barbecue Area and that a barbecue pit be built at an estimated cost of
:285.00.
Comm. Saperstone recommended that the funds for this purpose be requested from the
Stewart Park Commission. Mayor Cook asked the Chairman of Bldgs. & Grounds Com-
mittee to check with Stewart Park Commission in this respect.
AYES: 5
NAIS : 0
Motion Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be and hereby are
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried
STEWART PARK TRUST FUND: Comm. Saperstone reported that six copies of the report
on judicial accounting of the Stewart Park Trust Fund had been made at his expense.
He reported that he had given one to the Mayor and left two extra copies for use
by tho Board.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. f
George A. Blean
City Clerk
i C�9
170,
$OARD OF PBBLIC WORKS PROCEEQINGS
CITY OF ITHACA N Y
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 106 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Colbert, Clynes, Bradford, Egan and Gaurnier
Attorney - Dahmen
Asst. to Supt. of Public T,Torks - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL - CHESTNUT STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Health Commissioner
Broad requesting the City to extend sewer service to the property located at 126
Chestnut Street to correct an unsatisfactory sewage condition now existing.
The request was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for investigation and re-
port.
HYDRANT ,RENTAL: The Clerk reported that the Council had taken action on the Board's
request for the establishment of a hydrant rental as follows:
WHEREAS, it is the consensus of opinion among members of the Finance Committee
of the Council that the request of the Board of Public Works for the establish-
ment of a hydrant rental fee payable from the General Fund to the Water Depart-
ment in the amount of .$10,575.00 be denied,
THEREFORE BE IT RTMOLVED, that the Council recommend that the Board of Public
Works revise the Water & Sewer Department budget in this regard.
Carried.
ANNEXATION: Attorney Dahmen reported that City Engineer Cass and himself had
attended a meeting today in Syracuse called by Morgan Strong, Executive Secretary
of the Mayors' Conference and a member of a Joint Legislative Committee on Annexa-
tion. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss annexation problems confronting
N.Y.S. cities with a view to presenting a recommendation at the next session of
the Mayors' Conference for the enactment of a general statute governing annexation
in the future which will provide for more home rule. He outlined a procedure under
consideration whereby annexation would be decided locally rather than by an act
of legislature in Albany. He reported that officials who were present from other
surrounding cities agree that the best measure of control over development of
suburban areas is by denial of city services, particularly water and sewer, until
after annexation. He concluded by explaining that he and tin. Cass had attended
upon request of Mayor Cook and stated that he felt it was a very worthwhile meeting.
Comm. Seperstone called attention to recent action of the legislature granting per-
mission for annexation of the Elmira Road -Plaza area and expressed regret that the
Rumsey Ithaca property was not included in the area to be annexed. He pointed out
that their sand and gravel trucks use the roads extensively and should be expected
to pay their share of the cost of upkeep. He recommended that if it is not too
late, their property be included in the area to be annexed. Attorney Dahmen re-
viewed recent legislative and Council action taken approving annexation of this
area and advised that it is too late to change the boundary, lines at this time.
However, he explained that in the event area residents do not approve of annexation
then any future attempt for annexation may include the area in question. Mayor
Cook thanked Mr. Dahmen and W. Cass for attending the meeting in Syracuse and
commended Mr. Dahmen for his report thereon.
FURCHAZ OF EQUIPMNT: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Conn. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the equip
ment replacements for the year 1955 which includes the following:
3 - 2 cubic yard dump trucks
1 - 3 wheel 10 -ton roller
1 - 3 to 4 -ton tandem roller
1 - concrete power saw
Carried
by Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comta. Clynes
FwSOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to purchase the following items of
equipment, costing less than 1500 each, without competitive bidding:
1 - Cinder spreader
1 - Portable generator
AND BE IT FURTHER. RESOLVED, that upon determination of the cost thereof, the Council.
be requested to authorize the transfer of the necessary funds from Capital Reserve
Fund ;r5 to pay for these two pieces of equipment.
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0 Carried
- 2 -
May 10, 1955
LUMLW f&= CURB GMWJ G: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request presented at the last meeting on behalf of Newman dratcry
for a 701 curb opening on Llenroc Court be denied,
AND BE IT FUF?TBER RESOLVED, that permission be granted to make two 301 curb openings
in place thereof, which is in accordance with the policy of the Board.
Carried
QAP=J AVEAlUE STRIM LZHT: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Coma. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the installation of a 2500 lumen street light on the second pole on
Campbell Avenue, at an annual cost to the City of ;31.63 which is included in the
budget, be approved and authorized.
Carried
TREE REA,OSTAL - N. T1TUS AVENUE: Comm. Gaurnier reported that the Highway Committee
h.aa inves'_igated the request of Fr. Reynolds for removal of a tree at 314, N. Titus
Avenue to provide for construction of a driveway, and recommends that Mr. Reynolds
be given permission to use the area between the sidewalk and curb to provide a
curved entrance to his driveway which will eliminate the necessity of removing the
-Gree which is in good condition.
By Comm. Gaurnier. seconded by Comm. Clynes
NE30LVED, that Fir. Reynolds be granted permission to use the area between the side-
walk and curb at 314 N. Titus Avenue, under the supervision of the City Engineer,
to provide a curved entrance to his driveway in order that the tree which is in good
condition will not have to be removed.
Carried
A report of the Water & Sewer Committee on five different items was presented for
consideration. Cam. Uperstone. Chairman of the Committee, stated that he had not
called the meeting and did not participate. He turned the report over to Mr. Rich
for presentation to the Board. Mayor Cook ruled that since it was a report of a
majority of the members of the Committee it could be accepted for consideration and
action was taken thereon as follows:
7JARREN PLACE - WATM AMAIN EXT.: By Cam. Egan: seconded by Comm. C aurnier
RESOLVED. that the extension of the Mater main in 'Marren Place, as requested by Mr.
Lajza at the last meeting, be approved and autbwieed.
Carried
AIR CaQMgU W=,_Ws,. M:
By Conan. Egan: seconded by Cam. al "x
RESOLVED, that the application of William Baldini to empty air conditioning effluent
Into the sanitary sewer at 102 E. State St. be approved subject to the usual fees
and requirements of the Board.
Carried
gg $PRA WATER 3ERVICTs: By Cam. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that rxr. Spraker be notified to make application for water service to his
trailer park on the Elmira Road through the T,rater district.
Carried
QBgLM a= Ci=: By Cam. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clyne*
WBWAS, there is no record that the City has any responsibility in the matter of
cleaning the creek channel which runs through Caroline Center, as requested recently
by residents of this area,
THERWORE BE IT F'.5OLVFO, that the request be referred to the Town Supervisor of
Caroline.
Comm. Bradford inquired if cleaning this channel %ot)ld be of benefit to the City
water system. Mr. Rich explained that the condition is not a health menace but one
concerning; an accumulation of sand and silt.
Motion carried
1..a= §Z= YA R. DISC,, GJ By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Cow. Clynes
FOS(XT_, i, that water service be granted to those houses in the E. State Street '.later
District which were in existence at the time of formation of said district; and that
no additional connection be permitted until such time as the altitude control is in-
installed an the East Ithaca tank located on Haple Avenue and suitable arrangements
made with the district; and further that the district be so notified.
Carried
Wt R A SEM CMt== =1=: Cam. Saperstone reeomee3nded that future meetin�,s
of the Water & Sewer Comtittee be meld in the open at regular Board meetings. He
alleged that unanimous decisions arrived at in the past during Committee meetings
AFve been changed without his knowledge before being presented to the full Board.
le expressed his opinion that it is a waste of time calling committee meetings under
siich conditions and urged open meetings in the future. lfmyor Cook ruled that there
w, uld be no change made in the manner of conduoting eomi.ttoe meetings and that the
!Muter & 59wer Committee will continue to meet in the same manner as other Board
Committees do.
1 7, 1
1T2
- 3 -
May 10, 1955
BARBECUE PIT - STEWAR.T PARK: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct a barbecue pit just
east of the main pavillion in Stewart Park; and that bonafide organizations approved
by the Board be permitted to hold barbecues in Stewart Park this year on a temporary
basis.
Comm. Saperstone read minutes of the last meeting relating to the construction of a
barbecue pit in the north end of the Bergholtz Tract and asked for an explanation of
the change in plans. It was explained that the change is temporary pending final
development of the Bergholtz tract area.
Lotion Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment; and that the bills xreceivable be approved and ordered
rendered.
Carried
CHLORINATION: Comm. Saperstone made reference to a noticeable badtaste in the City
water during the past few weeks and asked if additional chlorine is being added.
Mr. Rich informed him the same amount of chlorine is now being used that has been
the practice for the past five years.
CONCESSION STAN- - §3Mi_TRT PARK: Ccatm. Saperstone expressed regret that the work
on the new concession stand at Stewart Park is proceeding slowly and recommended
that all necessary steps be taken to complete this building as soon as possible.
Engineer sass said that inclement weather had caused some delay but that he ex-
pected the building to be under roof this week and that the balance of the work
will continue regardless of the weather. The matter was left with Mr. Cass and the
Superintendent.
BOAT RIDE CONEESSICJN: Comm. Saperstone called attention to temporary permission
given last year for the operation of a boat ride concession at Stewart Park and
recommended that if permitted to continue it should be awarded by competitive
bidding. Mayor Cook referred his recommendation to the Building and Grounds
Committee for study.
PARK CONDITIONS: Comm. Saperstone recommended that the park bathing beach be
cleaned up prior to the opening of the swimming season and that work be started
on the enlarged zoo for the park. Comm. Egan reported that the beach has been
cleaned, that it is in fair condition at present and is due for additional cleaning
when needed prior to the swimming season. Engineer Cass reported thatihe wire
needed for the zoo could not be purchased locally, due to its unusual type and
width, that it has been ordered and work will start immediately upon arrival of the
wire.
BOAT LIVERY: Comm. Colbert recommended that a study be made of the possibility
of making boat livery facilities available to attract vacption industry of this
nature to Ithaca. He estimated Ithaca's ability to cater to about 12,000 tourists
during the summer months when a large percentage of the student population leaves.
He reported that the Chamber of Commerce would endorse such a project. Comm.
Saperstone concurred with Mr. Colbert in this respect and suggested consideration
be given to building a long dock out into the lake at Stewart Park Where boats
would be able to tie up. He stated that he believed this to be a service that
park users are entitled to. These recommendations and suggestions were referred
to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for consideration.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
George A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF FUBLIC ".'ORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
May 10, 1955
Lynch, `"�. H. 18$.19
C itv of Ithaca (1 =ercy Field) 476-75 --
Villap7e of Cayuga Heights 182.66—
City of Ithaca (Central Fire Station) 59-401-
Forest Home '''ater District (? "itchell) 132.02—
Forest Home ,r-'ater District (Crest Lane) 117.91 —
C la rk , I�1. C . �? . 06
Cmilansky, Joseph 123.75`'
Tomboulian, Diran 81.03''
Lorenzen, K. H. A. 7.95'_,.
Kres,,e, T'. E. 34.58`
Town of Ithaca (Coddington Rd. '':'ater Dist. )1450000°"`
AFPROVED BY FaIANC E COQ,7'ITTEE
General Fund
Glenside Monument Co 15.00
OA�,,) n-F T7MT T-
A17DTT
S P 7 -P'T'
MPY 1,r),
1055
CIty
.27
Tth!7cp Servi ce
201.1(",
F,qso Oil Co.
3-67
T
,,T-rp. J. F17-ar
W-1
11m,qr 7. C.-I-r•roll
L.R. ToT-Trsarrl
6 .77
T;lr.-,. TAI-lipn
on
' kpr TrTrbpr S. cunrjy (,r).
T-nc .
2�
(7m1vpr',F 9prvjcp-
n5,03
Brewer L- BrcT•m ro. , Inc.
7 2c,
(".j. Rumser `'- Co.
1-62.54
The SbenH.-n Cr-.
r-, 50
Water !?rr' ��nller M, vj-�71 nr
26: o6
P(-,bdnsr)n <q-
P? n (,-) v
Co.
1-0 48
Tio(,,- Al)tn Parts
il�():7p, �✓
University A. travel
S,Po P2
B. Sri th , Inc,.
Lrqni-,-, Ynchine ')h op
3.2`
Corro1177- SC=j�j,)
101.20
-'Fred J. LIM.Mn-
The (7Ten-r,�il Crii�hpd Stone Co.
W-�
Cornell U-niv--itv
6.4041
Hobart (7n.bi-rpt, Co.
Fr,mpr qtpT,,Tprt
John T. 'Ijsslv
1 4.o1
%Tj 1.1 -*t 0uinn
?3
J-,riie son -YrFi v Co., Inc.
Ireland 14i.-I T & 'Zu,rp'-1 1T Co. ,
Inc.
Bruno FrAori
6.00 t---,
Co.
6. o o
Carl s tiara, A
1.00
Big' (,-orpels 7x-prpss
T1, e T).T . q- . ,T. PP Co.
C!:47111— V7-�tx1c Co.
0 ✓
R-res T-v-nol-) Cna1. Co. , irc.
Dale 9. `'ritclh--irrl, 1.7
0
?rtiC
6�
62.0 - f<-
Sinclair -rn-r7*,,7*r,- CO.
22.99
A.C. 1-)r1b R, 9nns
3.33E
nce C n-,
V.
j� 7,
.j,tjo� C-eq -)resented for audit - Ma,-v 10$
1, loffl,
,,Tzte��, ��:ndl Sever Mvis- rl
All er, John T.
15.05 --
A, nd rp TS Ohemica"L Co.
66.00'
D and, L lNotors
210,OC--
t, MeCarthy f- HolTerS T:.n(',.
q; 'leor,--els E:z-,,-'reS5
9
r',-7fik:a Lulr-N-r Co,
14 70
Electric Uontroller F, Vfg. Go. The
2 L)' *'Q, /0
-nodrich Co., The
X16 °2);
i"Irey Walte-r EG
5')
64-02
Inc.
1.75
T-lvacai C1 g,_, of., General Fund
223 a8!!
Jr.-deson,--PlcKinney Co. T,nco
16.96-
'-'Ane Is Pbaimacy
202511
1-e
J1r's Sons i,,P.per Co. P
26:13
New Yo,,!rk Stage i3Lectric Gas Co 11)
1538, 22
New York Telephone Co.
39.-"
Norton El,e�tri.c, Co.
1
Re, Star L^: xess Line,,q
iobinson e- Cr�rpenter
T 1 %,
�m y I J
m e - 1O.J C. .
37.4 7
?
Tiog,a Auto Parts-
Toimsend, L, P.
3L.27 a.
Wa i la- c P- L T7.err.qi Co.
1,C) .78
',,lh e p ton I s Slheet "iletal SOOT)
•.50
Uhite lli,,,rserics
1,50"
i r
2.4-4'
Brooks F!,irniacy
2 8 cf
TOT'Ipkinl- Co-anty ',leraorial Faepital
lcq .00-e
26714.96
2.
City Chamberlain
ftaw OF i'1ISLIC wom PRWUDINGS
CITY OF rnUCA N Y
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 2�. 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor .. Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Clynes, Bradford, Egan & Gaurnier
Alderman - Dickens
Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean
Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
E. HILL MMANTS ASSN - TOURIST SIGNS: The Clerk read a letter from E. Hill
Merchants Association requesting permission to erect three new signs reading
"Tourist Information" at the bottom of three signs now located at the corner of
Dryden and Ithaca Roads, College Avenue and Mitchell Street, and State and Eddy
Street.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clyne
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
N.Y.S. ELCTRIC & GAS GMP. GAS HAJNS: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Electric do Gas Corp. requesting a pressure gas mains to be
� 4 . , P qu g pproval of new medium
constructed along Floral Avenue, W. Clinton Street, and in the Glenside area to
provide natural gas service in this section.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
F{AIAL PLAN: The Clerk reported that the Board's recommendation to the Council
in regard to the design and construction of Seneca and Green Streets,westerly to
Meadow Street, as the second phase of the Arterial Plan had been approved by the
Council and forwarded to the District Engineer, Mr. Robinson. He read a copy of a
letter by Mr. Robinson to Mr. E.B. Hughes, Deputy Supt., State Dept. of Public
!forks in Albany, requesting that these streets be put on the 1956 program for de-
sign.
DONALD E. SMART: The Clerk read a letter from Donald F. Newhart, 301 Elm St.,
indicating his desire to purchase a parcel of city -owned land along N. Cayuga St.
extension between the play area and Rosemary Lane for a site to erect an ice cream
stand.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
investigation and report.
Carried
=. Si,�i,E,.HMZM5 - TYPIST: The Clerk reported that Mrs. Susan E. Hastings,
who has been serving on a provisional basis as typist in the City Clark's Office,
has passed a competitive civil service examination and recommended her permanent
appointment to this position.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Mrs. Susan E. 4astings to the position of typist
in the City Clerk's office be and hereby is approved.
Carried
UMI goFF-RENCE: The Clerk reported that the Mayors' Conference will be held
this year in Buffalo, N.Y. on June 15, 16, and 17th and that the Board should re-
quest the Council at this time for authorisation for such officials as cam under
the Board's jurisdiction to attend this conference.
By Como. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
MSOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the Superintendent of Public
Works, City Engineer, City Clerk and Cam. of Pub. Wks. Gammier to attend the
Mayors' Conference in Buffalo, N.Y. on June 15, 16, and 17th.
• Carried �
Y .. . AURO,�„STBEET: Supt. Laverty reported receiving several nta
In regard to the construction of a driveway on S. Aurora St. andme t
the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for further considerat". �.It was
so ordered.
UmTrMU- DEPORT: Supt. Laverty presented the following report on a survey of side-
walks in the citr:
Preliminary notices pending 367
Final notices pending 166
1954 notices found not dangerous,
in error or due to street trees only 10
I
Final notices due for action by Board Of Public Workb as follows:
May 25th meeting 45
June 8th " 62
June 22nd " 30
H e recommended that the condition of tour sidewalks in the business area be re-
ferred to the Highway Committee for copsideration and report back'b the Board for
final action. It was so ordered.
HOUSE T==T 0 Supt. Laverty reported that Edwin House
had completed the course offered by th .2;.Y. State Department of- Health which _
qualifies him for a grade III Sewage eatment operator's license and recommended
his provisional appointment to thet pe ition at the rate of :1.60 per hour pending
a civil service examination.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RMOLVED, that the provisional appoint*ent of Edwin House as savage treatment
operator Q$1.60 per hour be approved.,
AND BE IT FURTiiER Rr-SOLVED, that the C�vil Service Commission be request6d to
arrange for the necessary civil service examination.
Carried
IMM-E G-1 BRIDGE: Supt. Laverty r rted receipt of inquiries from residents
of Cascadilla Park area relating to th maintenance of the DeWitt Place Bridge.
The matter was referred to the Creek Bridges Committee for investigation and
report.
GRIND= -A= MM$9 N: commissioner Gaurnier presented a report and recommen-
dation of the joint Highway and Water Sewer Committees on the request presented
by Paul Mancini & Sons at the April th meeting concerning the extension of
Brindley Street and related matters, ich was acted upon as follows:
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RSSOLM that the extension of Brind ey Street be approved under the following
terms and conditions:
1. That the water main be installed to the existing warehouse at
city expense.
2. That the City build a s'nitary sewer to the present warehouse: and
that the owner, Mancini pay 1/3 of the cost.
3. That the City accept th deed for the right -.of -way to the proposed
street and make the nec scary improvements and develop the street.
4. That the deed for the s eet right- of..way include permanent pro-
vision for the city dit Fnto located south of the warehouse.
5. That the ditch located rth of the warehouse will be moved by 14r.
Mancini at his expense the street right- of-way and permanent
provision for such location included in the deed.
Carried
$OAT EMEK CON SICK STEWART PARK: Comm. Egan reported that the Building &
Grounds Committee recommend granting rmission to Harry Sutherland to operate
a boat ride concession at Stewart Par again this year, on the same basis as
last year.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. C s
RESOLVED, that Barry Sutherland be grnted permission to operate a boat ride cart'
cession at Stewart Park for the 1955 Oeason upon the payment of the established
fee of %'50.00 for two dock spaces and subject to all rules and regulations of the
Board applicable thereto.
Comm. Saperstone commented that if de ent dock space was made available for this
purpose, the City might expect to receive more than $30.00 per year for this con-
cession. ; Motion Carried
MRS. E. OI�SFFSE.T�REAt �: Comm. Ega reported that upon appraisal of the city-
owned property located adjacent to 9�4 E. Shore Drive, the Building & Grounds
Committee are now of the opinion that! the property should be offered on a rental
basis rather than offered for sale. j
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Br dford
RESOLVED, that the resolution relating to the sale of this property which was
adopted by this Board on April 27, 135 be and hereby is rescinded.
Carried
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. C30nez
RESOLVED, that this property be advsed for bids on a rental basis.
Carried
BOARD OF FbDLIC T''ORKS PgOCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
r''ay 25, 1955
Jennings, C. B.
City of Ithaca (Rohrer)
Hutchinson, Robert A.
Raldini, "Jilliam
r Cornell Univer, Coll. of Agriculture
Vorhis, A. & G.
Osborn, R. 1r, M.
Village of Interlaken
Doll, Mlarie C.
?� °issilier, Louis
Fish, J. H
Selsley, Alex & Sylvia
Thomas, George 1,i%
Polden, C. B.
APPROVED BY FINANCE COIT11ITTEE
General Fund
City. of Ithaca, !Dater & lie -ver Fund
City of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Fund
Terminal Taxi
Herbert L Van Ostrand
10.12
ti5.00
10,00
10,00
7.69
161.63
8.12
26.34
85074
1.78
60. 140
8.12
163.20
8M0
64.00
161.13
17.50
116.60.,
. ; -, 3
Board of Public Works
Audit Sheet
1!ay 25; 1955
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
Tompkins Photographers
New York State Electric & Gas Corn.
Business Week
Ames Welding & Supply Co.
A. B. C. Exterminators
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co.
Smith's Hardware
City Of Ithaca, Water & Sewer Div.
Brewer & Brown Co, Inc.
Elgin Sweeper Co.
Elgin Sweeper Co.
A. L. Barnum & Son
Syracuse Supply Co.
Syracuse Supply Co.
Wallace Steel & Supply Co.
Finney Motors, Inc.
R. F. Pendleton
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
Paul Fidler
L. B. Smith, Inc.
MacDougall Equipment do, Inc.
Goodyear Service Stores
Walsh & Son 6hevrolet, Inc.
Cramer's Auto Parts
Johnny's Welding Service
Knight Paving Products, Inc.
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers, Inc.
The Garland Company
The General Crushed Stone Co.
"Rumsey- Ithaca Corp.
Steel Structures Painting Council
Norton Electric Company
Clarkson Chemical Co.
Coverall Service & Supply, Inc.
William Bishop
Baltimore Pain$ & Color Works
Institute od Traffic Engineers
Neer York State Electric & Gas Corp.
_ Testor Bros, Inc.
0. M. Scott & Sons Co.
Bruno Priori
Frank Whatman
John Ewanicki
Herman's Royal Tire Service
Sturm Bros,
Lustra Corp. of America
Ithaca Coop. G. L. F. Service Inc.
A. M. Little & Son
Ithaca Delivery
Grass Cutting Equipment Co, Inc.
Grass Cutting Equipment & Supply Co.
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital
Leo P. Larkin, M. D.
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
Edwin T. Drake
Romeo Berarducci
1�
t
Proceedings
54-55-
26-39
154.31_
12.00'"
79.39'
,
7.00
15.35
80.49-,"
536.15'
62.62-
79.42'
35.54
? 55.16 F,
523.98 ",...
9.77,Ar
1.89
8.68---,
11950-00-
21216-56,,"-
, 216.56,`
34.00 --
39.08
50.12°""'
151.65 ..y
46.17
45.41 ,,..
65.00 p
1, 096.14 -. ;
19.9Z3
31. 3-
11658.61'"
423.26
6.00 "'
1.00--,-
118. 7 5
1950: --
�1.95 -�
3.50
116.9 2 "
2.45 --
18.70""
38.00 --
10. 40 --
4,9. 0 0 --
46.24
22.90.
90.88`1-
85.55
83-00--
2.451
116.06
50 � 31-
13.00 --
8. 64--
z.45"
422.00 '
•
Water Fund Invoices presented for audit May 25th, 1955.
Ames Welding and Supply Co. $ 4.80
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers Inc. 87.25 .
Burroughs- Corporation .69
Corner Bookstore, The 4. 50 � /
Cramer's Auto Parts 8.03 (te
Engineering News-Record 12.00
General Electric Co. 1.54
Gleason Materials and Equipment Co. 27.60 V
Goodrich Co., The B. F. 6.51 (/
n o 24.18 or j
Goulds Pumps Inc. 7.61
Haver stick &C o. 349.811 Yom..
Head, Henry R4 3,17 4.0'1,
Ithaca Delivery 6.22
Jones Co., John Wiley 938,00 ✓ .
4 Knight paving Products Co. Inc. 123.04
Little and Son,A. M. 85.57 l/
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T. G. 8.19 {'
Mine Safety Appliances Co. 13.75
National Welding 44.44 1/
New York Board of Ere Underwriters, The 8.40 ( .
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 225.21 ✓''
Neu York Telephone Co. 24.59
Personius, Carl 16.52 1/
Pollard, Joseph G. Co. Inc. 75.00_1/
Ramsey - Ithada Corp. 28.14 ✓
Stahl & Co., Lawrence Inc. 44.25
Wallace & Tiernan Inc. 27.934-~'
White Nurseries 3.00 ✓�
Wood Co„ R. D. 65.19 1/' •
Guthrie Clinic 30.00 L--
Tompkins County Laboratory 1.00 �...-
$ 2,306,16
Approved Finance Committee
,IPler;,,e
r
4
- 3 -
May 25, 1955
STETART PARK CONCH' Igi STAND; Comm. Egan presented a progress report on the
work on the new concession stand at Stewart Park. He estimated the building was
85% completed. He stated that Mr. Bangs, concessionaire, operated from there
last week and is expected to have complete occupancy by next week -end. He ex-
pressed his opinion that only some exterior work would remain to be done after
Friday of this week.
Comm. Saperstone noted the presence of local contractors during construction of
the building and requested that when completed a final accounting of the cost be
presented giving a complete breakdown showing the number of contractors involved
and the amounts paid each one. Mayor Cook reminded Mr. Saperstone that he is a
member of the Building & Grounds Committee and invited him to attend Committee
meetings to get all the facts.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. C}ynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered. Carried
GOLF COU CULUB-H—OUS E: Conan. Saperstone criticized the lack of lounge room
space at the Municipal Golf Course and recommended that serious consideration be
given to the development of a plan for alteration of the club house to provide
for an adequate lounge room and shower lockers for golf course patrons. He
visioned the loss of revenues at the course during inclement weather due to the
lack of such accommodations. Comm. Egan reported that the current city budget
provides no funds for such alterations. Comm. Saperstone expressed his opinion -
that such a project should be financed from the Stewart Park Trust Rind and urged
that the Board requhst the Stewart Park Commission to appropriate sufficient funds
from the Stewart Park Trust Fund to finance such a project. His recommendation
was left with the Buildings & Grounds Committee for consideration.
CITY HALL PARKING S TE: In view of recent action taken by the Traffic Commission
recommending that the Council provide additional off - street parking lots Comm.
Saperstone urged that the Board give careful consideration to the idea of using
the present City Hall site for such purpose. He suggested building a new City
Hall in Washington Park.
STWWART PARK TRUST FUND: Comm. Saperstone reviewed recent newspaper publicity,
given to his statements regarding the Stewart Park Trust Fund and said that he
would appreciate less twisting of the facts. He denied advocating the spending
of the entire Trust Fund immediately but stated that he felt that the money
should be spent over a period of years in accordance with a carefully planned list
of good projects. He urged the establishment of an improved zoo at the park and
informed the Board of his informal offer made to the Superintendent to underwrite
the cost of small animals for such an improved zoo up to the sum of $1,000. He
stated that his offer still stands and said that he might even consider increasing
it.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
George A. Blean
City Clerk
1a6
Regular Meeting
B0,00 OF POLYC 1 °70RKS PROCEEDI'?GS
CITY OF ITHACP, N.Y.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Clynes,
Alderman - Dickens
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
City Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
4:30 p.m.
0
jBradford, Egan and Gaurnier
June 8, 1955
MTFS: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - DUMP TRUCKS: The following bids on the purchase of three 2 -ton dump trucks
were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Cc I. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried
U.S. NAVAL TRAINING RESERVE LEASE:
Government electing to renew the p
Training Center on N. Cayuga St.,
acre of land along N. Cayuga St.
30, 1956.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Co:
RESOLVED, that the renewal of both
to June 30, 1956 be approved, subj
the Mayor be authorized to execute
BAIL' SHOP REMST: The Clerk read j
permission to operate a bait shop a1
the City on Taughannock Boulevard.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. C
RESOLVED, that the request be denie
The Clerk read a letter from the United States
sent leases for the site of the Naval Reserve
d an adjoining area of approximately 0.73 of a,
th leases to extend from July 1, 1955 to June
. Clynes
f these leases for the period from July 1, 1955
t to approval of the City Attorney; and that
ach renewals.
Carried.
letter from the Island Bait Shop requesting
the Transit Boat Launch recently developed by
nes
temporarily.
Carried
IC-W N & KOFFF: The Clerk read a letter from Gordon H. Wilson & Robert H. Kopf
requesting to purchase or lease a plot of land on the east side of N. Cayuga Street
on which to erect an ice cream stand.
Cmrm. Egan reported that this request together with a similar request presented at
the last meeting by Donald F. Newhard had been studied by two members of the Build-
ings & Grounds Committee who recomrn nd denial of both requests.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. CILynes
RESOLVED, that the joint request of Gordon H. Wilson and Robert H. Kopf and the
request of Donald F. Newhart for permission to buy or lease city -owned property on
N. Cayuga Street for the operation f ice cream stands be denied since all of thes
lands are reserved for park purpose .
Comm. Saperstone expressed his
this area would be a service t
basis.
ITHACA & DRYDEN ROAD: The Clerk re
small triangular piece of city -owne
Rd., adjacent to property owned by
proposed that the City remove a tre
deed the said piece of property to
sidewalk and maintaining same.
that the operation of an ice cream stand in
,lic and urged reconsideration on a concession
potion Carried.
Rd a letter from Henry J. Shirey regarding a
3 property at the corner of Ithaca Rd. and Dryden
1is client, George Culligan, 318 Ithaca Rd. He
on the Ithaca Road side of the triangle and
!x. Culligan in return for his constructing a new
TRADE -IN
MP&Z OF BIDDER
MAKE
GROSS BID
ALLOWANCE
NET BID
H.C.T. Motor Co.
G.M.C.
$9,673.50
$3,000.00
$6,673.50
Walsh & Son Chev.
Chevrolet
10,748.16
49000.00
6,748.16
Wm. T. Pritchard
Dodge
10,653.06
2.353.30
8,299.76
Cayuga Motors
Ford
89142.00
1,244.00
6,898.00
Ithaca Motors Co.
International)
9,887.00
2,795.00
7.092.00
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Cc I. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried
U.S. NAVAL TRAINING RESERVE LEASE:
Government electing to renew the p
Training Center on N. Cayuga St.,
acre of land along N. Cayuga St.
30, 1956.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Co:
RESOLVED, that the renewal of both
to June 30, 1956 be approved, subj
the Mayor be authorized to execute
BAIL' SHOP REMST: The Clerk read j
permission to operate a bait shop a1
the City on Taughannock Boulevard.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. C
RESOLVED, that the request be denie
The Clerk read a letter from the United States
sent leases for the site of the Naval Reserve
d an adjoining area of approximately 0.73 of a,
th leases to extend from July 1, 1955 to June
. Clynes
f these leases for the period from July 1, 1955
t to approval of the City Attorney; and that
ach renewals.
Carried.
letter from the Island Bait Shop requesting
the Transit Boat Launch recently developed by
nes
temporarily.
Carried
IC-W N & KOFFF: The Clerk read a letter from Gordon H. Wilson & Robert H. Kopf
requesting to purchase or lease a plot of land on the east side of N. Cayuga Street
on which to erect an ice cream stand.
Cmrm. Egan reported that this request together with a similar request presented at
the last meeting by Donald F. Newhard had been studied by two members of the Build-
ings & Grounds Committee who recomrn nd denial of both requests.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. CILynes
RESOLVED, that the joint request of Gordon H. Wilson and Robert H. Kopf and the
request of Donald F. Newhart for permission to buy or lease city -owned property on
N. Cayuga Street for the operation f ice cream stands be denied since all of thes
lands are reserved for park purpose .
Comm. Saperstone expressed his
this area would be a service t
basis.
ITHACA & DRYDEN ROAD: The Clerk re
small triangular piece of city -owne
Rd., adjacent to property owned by
proposed that the City remove a tre
deed the said piece of property to
sidewalk and maintaining same.
that the operation of an ice cream stand in
,lic and urged reconsideration on a concession
potion Carried.
Rd a letter from Henry J. Shirey regarding a
3 property at the corner of Ithaca Rd. and Dryden
1is client, George Culligan, 318 Ithaca Rd. He
on the Ithaca Road side of the triangle and
!x. Culligan in return for his constructing a new
- 2 m
June 8, 1955
Comm. Gaurnier reported that the Highway Committee has been advised by the City
Engineer that he is developing plans for widening this corner and therefore re-
commended that this proposal be refused.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the proposal as submitted be refused; and that Mr. Culligan be in-
formed that the City will remove the tree in question and repair the sidewalk on
the city -owned land. Carried
177,
HYDRANT - �j *EfiALSS�RD: The Clerk read a letter from Harry N. Gordon, Supervisor
of Town of Ithaca announcing that the N.Y. Artificial Breeders' Co «Operative, Inc.
wish to install a fire hydrant at their headquarters on the Judd Falls Road, and
that Cornell University will.make the installation subject to city standards.
He requested Board approval.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be granted subject to payment of the usual hydrant
rental fee outside the city and to all rules and regulations of the Board applicable
thereto. Carried
M. GERTRUDE COWLEY - WATER TAP REFUND: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Gertrude
Cowley requesting a refund of $10.00 deposit made by her on June 3, 1952 for a water
tap which has never been made and in which she is no longer interested.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be approved; and that the City Chamberlain be authorized
to refund $10.00 to Mrs. Cowley. Carried.
CLIFF SJ= FENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Alderman Graves requesting the
erection of a protective fence or rail in the 200 block of Cliff Street.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm, Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried
CORNELL UNIVERSITY WATER REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell University
calling attention to the emergency situation regarding their application for a
water connection to the storage tank of the E. State Street Water District to serve
the Veterinary Experiment Station and laboratories on Snyder Hill. The letter ad-
vised that an acute shortage of water now exists due to a breakdown of their own
water supply system and appealed to the Board for permission to connect promptly.
Comm. Gaurnier stated that he was opposed to granting any connections until the
Water District complies with the Board's decision of May 10th regarding installa-
tion of altitude control on the E. Ithaca tank.
Comm. Saperstone stated that he felt the Board had already been committed to this
particular connection and urged that it be permitted. He moved that permission be
granted to make this connection but his motion was not seconded.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the University's request bexeferred to the Water & Sewer Committee
with power, in order to avoid any unnecessary delay in this matter.
AYES - 4
NAYS - 1 (Saperstone) Motion Carried
R.H. W.fTSCN - PARMG: Supt. Laverty reported receipt of a proposal from Mr. R.H.
Wilson, 916 Stewart Avenue,to develop parking facilities on his property which will
involve widening the present sidewalk ramp entrance. He suggested that the matter
be referred to the Highway Committee for study. It was so ordered.
In presenting recommendations of the Highway Committee, Chairman Gaurnier noted the
absence of Comm. Saperstone at the committee meeting. The recommendations were
acted upon as follows:
E.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. GAS MAINS: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request of N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for permission to build
a gas main extbnsion along Floral Avenue and West Clinton Street be granted subject
to the rules and regulations of the Board, subject to the approval of the location
by the Superintendent, and provided that, in no case, shall the gau main be closer
than three feet to the existing water and sewer line.
Carried.
TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to authorize the trans-
fer of the appropriation of*$6,000.00 in the Construction & Permanent Improvement
Account for reconstruction of Six Pale Creek wall to Account 7',=181, Highway Main-
tenance. Carried.
-3-
June 8, 1955
DRJVEWAY --CORNER OF MEADOW & TITUS:
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm, Clynes
WHEREAS, a verbal request has been regeived and investigated by the Highway Committ-
ee for one driveway to serve the gasoline station now under construction at the cor-
ner of S. Meadow St. and Titus Avenue.,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that permission be granted for the construction of an
additional driveway on the South Titus Avenue side.
Carried.
E. HILL MERCHANTS' ASSN. - TOURIST SONS:
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that action of this Board dated July 28, 1954 denying the request of the
E. Hill Merchants' Ass'n. for permission to.erect three "Tourist" signs on E. Hill
be confirmed; and that the renewed request of said Ass'n. presented again this year
be denied. Carried.
GRANDVIEW AVENUE EXTENSION: Comm. Gaurnier reported receipt of appraisal figures on
the cost to the city of acquiring rights -of -way, through condemnation proceedings,
necessary to extend Grandview Avenue from Aurora to Hudson Street. He recommended
the matter be left with the Highway Committee for further study. It was so ordered.
DEEDS TO WESTMOUNT DRIVE F V ASE: Nr. Paul Taber appeared before the
Board and presented warranty deeds to both Westmount Drive and Fall View Terrace,
for acceptance by the City. He again expressed his appreciation for co- operation
extended to him by the various boards and officials during his developwmt of this
area. He noted that four new homes are currently under construction in this section
and predicted they would be ready for occupancy before the end of this .year.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the deeds to Westmount Drive and Fall View Terrace be accepted sub-
ject to approval of the City Attorney. Carried.
CAYUGA HOSE CO. NO. I BARBECUE: Comm. Egan reported receipt of a request from
Cayuga Hose Co. 2L1 for permission to hold a barbecue at Stewart Park on June l4th
and recommended approval.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that permission be granted Cayuga Hose Co. ;rl to hold a barbecue at
Stewart Park on June 14th as requested. Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and here-
by are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered. Carried.
STEWART PARK TRUST FUND: Comm. Saperstone reminded the Board that at various times
lists of suggested improvements had been presented to the Stewart Park Commission
by referring to such lists in the Stewart Park Comm. minutes in 1928 and 1931. He
expressed the hope that neither the court nor the Trust Co. Directors permit any
legal fees to be paid from the Trust Fund in connection with the present judicial
accounting of the fund.
ZOO: Comm. Saperstone again urged the construction of an enlarged and better zoo
at Stewart Park.
STEW.A.RT PARK BATHING BEACH: Comm. Saperstone criticized the condition of the beach
at Stewart Park and urged that it be kept in better condition during the remainder
of the swimming season.
RIDES AT PARK: Comm. Saperstone criticized the price being charged for rides on the
miniature train at Stewart Park. He urged that action be taken to reduce the fare
from 15¢, to 2 for 25¢.
GOLF CQLMSE: Comm. Saperstone again urged consideration of adding one large loung-
ing room at the Newman Municipal Golf Course Clubhouse to be financed from the
Stewart Park Trust Fund.
RED CROSS AID STATION: Comm. Saperstone reported four accidents at Stewart Park
last Sunday. He criticized the lack of a first aid station and recommended that one
be established immediately.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
June 8, 1955
U. S. Navy
$ 280.00
Cornell University
7,500.00
Cornell University
37.03
I. 0. 0. F. State Lodge
3.37
State of New York
292.35
Power and Process Piping Co.
18.00
Pollio, E. Y.
8.12
Kish, Louis
22.53
Gregg, Donald T.
15.28
Townley, Lawrence
4.69
Metzger, Grover J. & Ruby
6.47
Allen, F. E.
8.06
Brind, Mrs. W. N.
8.12
Oratory, Newman
266.79
Knuutila, George
258.75
APPROVED BY FINANCE COWTITTEE
k'
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AUDIT SHEET
June 8, 1955
Duplicating Products Inc. $ 5.40 "-- .'
N.Y. Telephone Co. 77.16 •"-
City
7.36 •"-City Chamberlain 5.57 may'
T.G. Miller. Sons Paper Co. 4•.16e°'..
L.B. Townsend 22.81.., ,.
Water & Sewer Division 44.58
Mrs. Lillian Bercdan 5.00 '
Wilmar W. Carroll 20.82,--
N.Y.S.
9.821N.Y.S. Elec. sl. Corr. 171.51
�Iyorton Electric Co. /1.50 j
Jim's Fix-it Shoe 15.55 i
Culver's Service 492.29
ABC Exterminating Co. 7.00 \ ....,/
Raker Lumber & Sorely Co. , Inc. 201.70
Brewer & Brown Co. , Inc. 262.09
Ithaca Floor Covering_ 364.13
Fred J. Whiting 28.26
C.J. Rumsey R Co. 105.86 ".
Ithaca Motors Co. .474` .
Tioga Auto Parts 118.41 `
`Horsier Stewart 4.5 o•-•-'
Cramer's Auto Parts 35.147-7'
Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. 224.52 '"
Smith's 'ardware39.34
R.F. Pendleton 375.00
N.Y.S. Electric & Ons Corr. 2216.561,
MacDougal Equipment. Co. , Inc. 1.71
Johnson Boat Yard 2.45
MacDougal Equipment Co. , Inc. 20.63/
2onnof.ly R- Scalia 27.97
Brewer & Bron Co. , Inc. 17.28-
Robinson x Carpenter 319.51/
Don Carpenter Signs 1014.50
The Garland Co. 62.86
Knight Paving* Products Inc. 257.76
J.F. Morgan Co. 344.50,k-
Sturm
144.50f5turm Bros. 23.90
Robinson & Carpenter 346.33'e
University Sand & Gravel 1016.63%
W'hentcn'c Shcct ITctra. S•h,-,r 'x11.18 �. /
The Leary Coal Co. 5.85-
%l1i em H. Quinn 32.90,
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 118.80'
The Evening leader 6.00-
Wallace Steel P. Supply Co. 16.00-" e
White Nurseries 144.50
Ithaca Coop G.L.F. 5.1-0
Norton Electric Co. 336.90%
N.Y.S. Elec. A. Gas Corp. 35.01
Herb Snow 125.00'^
Big George's E7press 4.90
-Edward R. Trevnor 15.36
Ithaca Printing Service 6.00'
The J.E. Rorke Co. 172.01"
The Sherwin-Williams Co. 19.95'"'"
A.M. Little R- Son 544.56'
Finger Lakes Farm Supply 3.00''
Grass Cutting Equip. Co. , Inc. 22.33 "
Nestor Bros. , Inc. 5.37"-
'W,ster an-01 Sewer 'Nncl In -v-oi-ces T,,resented for -udi-t Jurie 8P 1955.
City Ch,?.mberlain 69,11
Ansul Chemica].. Co.
184.6r,
!,rtcraft of T.V-1.a ca Inc
T—ce
Beals YoGartlliy Rot,crs TM--,
1K:02
-R r .-t. 1. Co. Tb
Corp.
021
Carter, 9• rb Ralph P,
nress,--r Narmifac-[. �jr4
Esso Sfanra,qzzxd o •
107
r;enpral Cr,, -hnd St, n,y rc
TT-j.j i -e Tm^.
Tr.r,
Ci,t f,f,,
5
J
73
Son- T
Safet—
-0
T7
6100
TT:'; or- St,, p j e --t.
3, "`?`,1
.
Co.
70
RQ
Rmsey L C^,Jp n. CC
7
�u-f
T i ()Fa tcl 1 1 r"o s-
Pr'! CIIOV�let Inc.
Td1 -, it c r s c- ri e a
City Ch,?.mberlain 69,11
..4_ R
June 8, 1955
]BOAT LAUNCHING: Comm. Saperstone reported mgch use being made of the boat launching
facilities developed on Taughannock Boulevard and urged that the site be improved
by additional grading, etc.
MOTORBOAT DAMAGE: Comm. Saperstone reported receipt of complaints concerning damage
to motor boats using the channel off the lighthouse. He suggested the State be re-
quested to make this channel safe for use by motor boats.
Mayor Cook advised that his remarks concerning Stewart Park Trust Fund will be re-
corded and referred all of his other suggestions and recommendations to the Build-
ings and Grounds Committee.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
lFu��
George A. Blean
City Clerk
i
'SO
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting
PRESENT:
Commissioners - Colbert, Saperstone,
t1.orney - Dahmen
Superintendent - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
4 :30 p.m.
June 22, 1955
Clynes, Bradford, Egan, Gaurnier,
In the absence of Mayor Cook, Vice Chairman Colbert presided.
MINUTES : Minutes of the preceding meeting-were duly approved.
BIDS R3 TAI, OF OTTY.OUNED PROFERTY: The following two bids for the rental of a --
city-cwnea pie�_o of property lying north of the outlet to the culvert serving the
area of the L.Li. Naval Reserve building, bounded on the east by the right-of-way of
the Auburn division of the L.V. M Co., and on the remaining sides by Cayuga Lake
were receives:, orened and read by the Clerk:
N_gne and address ofd Bich
Mrs. Eleanor Olsefski, 904 E. Shore Drive $,25.00 per annum
Charles Veit, 912 E. Shore Drive 26.00 if "
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
Ff, 30.VED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Comittee for study
and report. Carried.
P,SP ;IT TO RMOM SEWAGE; The Clerk reported receipt of a permit from the N.Y.S.
b- ,t. of Health to discharge sewage effluent from the proposed sewer extensions in
Wlarren Place and Cliff Park Road, after treatment in the existing sewage treatment
works of the city, into Cayuga Inlet through the existing outlet pipe.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RL�CLVF,D, that the Clerkbe directed to record this permit in the Tompkins County
Clark's office as required. Carried
TEIEPH„M BOOTH: The Clerk read a letter from V.Y. Telephone Co. requesting per -
miosion to install one of their new aluminum and safety glass outdoor telephone
booths on the northeast corner of E. State St. and N. Aurora St, to provide tele-
phone service on a twenty- -four hour basis for the general public.
By Comm* Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
BARBECUE AT 2%2= SARK: The Clerk read a letter from Henry J. Shirey thanking
the Board on behalf of the First Baptist Church for the privilege of using Stewart
Pe - -Ic, the pavilion, and the barbecue pit on June 10th -when the Church had its barbe-
cue.
F-,Y.Sa„ E LF9 C & G C PQ MAUS: The Clerk read a letter from :I.Y.S. Electric
& Gas Corp. requesting approval of gas main installations as follows:
1. Install 775 ft. of 6" pipe along the westerly edge of Fall Creek Drives
then continuing along the westerly edge of Roberts Place, beginning and
ending on Thurston Avenue. (Drawing eB -793)
2. Install 740 ft. of 6" pipe inside the westerly curb of the 200 and 300
blocks of Washington St., crossing West Court St. and Esty St., tieing into
the main on Cascadilla Street. (Drawing #0+705) -
3. This main Trill extend 790 ft. inside the North curb of Esty Street, in the
300 and 400 blocks, tieing into the existing mains an Park Place, Washing-
ton St., and North Meadow Street. (Drawing #706)
4. An 8" gas main will be installed along the westerly edge of the pavement
of Lake Avenue, a distance of 465 ft. crossing Cascadilla Creek, over the
Lincoln St. Bridge, and tieing into our main on `.-Iillow Ave. The 6" main
on Ifillm Ave. will also be extended 215 ft. tieing into this 8" lint,
mentioned above. (Drawing -`701)
5. The existing gas drain vin be replaced with 6" pipe, a distance of 600 ft.
inside the Easterly curb line of Taughannock Blvd. begim. ing at the inter-
section of hest Buffalo, and terminating near the Ithaca Floor Covering
Store. (Drawing "'C -709)
GAS = (Co__'t) June 22, 1955
6. Install approximately 500 ft. of 6" pipe inside the Westerly curbline of
the 600 block of South Albany St., continuing inside the curb line at the
corner of Park Street 300 feet, joining the existing main in front of 102
Park Street. (Drawing # C -711)
7- The existing gas rosin crossing Six Mile Creek on West Clinton St. near
South Meadow St. will b e extended 10?5 ft. along the northerly edge of the
road off of the pavement, ending near the Knapp Beverage Co. (Drawing ''-x817)
Coma. Saperstone inquired from the Supt. if these requests are presented far enough
ir advance so that no interference with street paving will be encountered. Supt.
Ijaverty replied that none of the requested installations are in the street area.
P-Y Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Cam. C]ynes
P,130LVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
JAWS D. NMAEL SIDEWALK: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. J.D. Michael, 810 E.
State Street, protesting a notice received from the Superintendent to repair his
sidewalk at the corner of State & Mitchell Streets. He alleged that the damage
to his walk is a direct cause of the cvmmulative effect of substances used to melt
snow during the winter months. He called attention to previous protests wade by
him in this matter and asked that Pe condition be re- evaluated and that he be grant-
��klthxJrlvblLto confer with a r4A&6ntative of the Board when he �arMit, e the
scans, "'��►'�
Comm. Gaurnier reported that the Supt., after a conference with Dr. Michael, since
receiving his letter, has concurred with the Board's former opinion that no city
_ -, -Liability exists in this matter.
L1r Comm. Gaurnier t. seconded by Ccaam. Clynes
ACSOLVED, that the Board reaffirm its stand taken on two previous occasions in
i;_ r� :Lng Dr. Michael's request that the City assume liability for the repair of his
111.c; and that the Superintendent be directed to proceed with usual enforcement
r. .c.{: cssary► to have this sidewalk repaired.
Cc nm. Saperstone mWessed his opinion that the rules regarding sidewalks need re-
vi,;zon so that all property owners are treated alike. He called attention to the
&-.a on Taughannock Blvd. adjacent to the transient boat launch where there are no
c-i,'ewalks. He opposed the motion pending revision of the rules.
1 - Saperstone fiction Carried
F _ST-.-PTFs�- 1�1ATER DZTRTCT OMM0_k,VALZES: The Clerk read a letter from Robert
S�c3et, Chairman of the r. State Street ?dater District Committee, criticising the
Board's decision that the District was to be allowed no more water taps until the
City was paid in full for the altitude control valve, deemed necessary by the City.
He informed the Board that the District twill be happy to meet it's.•obiigations on
the basis of engineering facts but are reluctant to expend taxpayers' money on the
'oasis of opinions and bias.
G-?AN , I The Clerk read a letter from rank J. Kmarami, Alderman
f r p eSs'd, referring to a eft meeting of the S, Hill Civic Assn. which
Ci"Lnner Henry Thorne advanced an idea of extendinrtdwreni &�YJ►
then east to Hudson Street through undeveloped land, which may have merit. Mr.
Komarond urged that the Board and City Engineer study this alternate route or sows
other route which !.Till be practical _and economical. Conran. Gaurnier advised that
this request will be answered in a report of the Highway Committee to be presented
later in the meeting.
9, §= == NATER DISTRICT: Attorney %youcos appeared and reviewed the cir-
cuwstances concerning Cornell University's present urgent need for city water to
serve the N.T.S. Vet. Experimental Station located on the Snyder Hill Road. He
stated that the University has met the only condition under which the City agreed
to give the water, which was that they agree to be included in the Water District.
He urged that the water service requested by the University be granted and that the
matter of paying for the altitude valve deemed necessary be settled with the Nkter
District.
Cam. Gaurnier thanked Yv. Buyoucos for his review of the facts and asked that fur-
ther discussion be postponed until presentation of a report of the Water d Sewer
Cm=&ttee later in the meeting, which relates to this subject
In presenting a report of the Highway Committee, Coma, Gaurnier noted the absence
of Cam. Saperstone at the committee meeting. The recommendations were acted upon
as follows:
j • DRIVEWAY- • •S.: lIffRORA STREET: Comm. Gau:
_T met with Mr. Shackelton and representat:
their new parking lot on S. Aurora Stre,
Shackel Sri had been very agreea 0,ar
By Co' Uurnier: seconded 4 C:
RESO ,VF ,`,� that; -:the entrance�a new i
S4 be reit'r, cited to a'...one" �entr
J , 1955; ar ghat dining ` thb time
Ito ..-
cYa turning, ents at this critica
toY, : eck users 'of the parkkng lot as to
06NEVIEW AVENUE EXT.:- Comm. Gaurnier
S. $ill Civic Association, appeared bef
por�s `,of John C.,:' Biirns and Fred RogalsX
Avi�4W,,from Aurora to Hudson Street, we
raises reports,3rOcommended that the Gra'
of•po66ible,exc6ssive damage to the Aur
route. 'be selected.
By Comm. Ga*ni®r: seconded by Comm. C.
RESOLVED, that the proposed extension o
City Engineer con#nue his study of alt
at a recent meet -in of the South Hill C
Commenting on the Committee's recommend
that Alderman Komaromi's-letter concern
was dated June 22nd, and" that the Righw
their meeting which was held on June 2
BIDS - TRUCKS: By Comm,'Gaurnier. sec
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted b,
G.M.C. 2-ton dump trucks, in the net am
and awarded.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Gaurnier:
RESOLVED, that the Council be requeste
*6,673-50 from Capital Reserve Fund #5,
equipment,,
R-. H. WILso - PARKING: " .fir Comm. Gaurni
RESOLVED, that .the regdwrt of Mr. R.A.;
to construct a driveway`And remove a pi
granted; and that the construction be d
neer, subject to the regulations of the
to the City.
nier reported that the Highway Committee had
ves of the G.L.F. regarding the entrance to
t at Prq `�-._$tr eet. He noted that Mr.
aoperaS dung the# deliberations.
of at RMspect & S. Aurora
race cl trial period starting
the City °be instructed to again .
location and that the G.L.F. be requested
their destination etc.
Carried.
eported that Mr. Slater, President of the
re the Highway Committee at which time re-
, relative to the extension of Grandview
e read. He stated that both of the app -
3view- Avenue route be abandoned because
ra Heights development and that a new
Grandview Avenue be abandoned and that the
-nate routes including the one suggested
,ic Association.
Carried.
on in this respect, Comm. Gaurnier noted
this matter, read earlier in the meeting,
Committee's decision had been made at
two days prior to the date of his letter.
det Corm. Clyned
H.G�.U' Motors` for the purchase of three
nt• $6,673.50 be and hereby is accepted
Carried.
eco• by Comm. Clynes
to.s4horize the transfer of the sum of
Vblic Works Equipment, to pay fdl;,,�Ahis
Carried
seconded by Comm. Clynes
on, 916 Stewart Avenue, for permission
of guard rail along Stewart Avenue be
under the supervision of the City Engi-
rd of Public Works and at no expense
Carried.
CLIFF _STREET FENCE: Comm. Gaurnier reperted that the Supt. has advised that a pro
tective fence ILe 200 block of Cliff Street has been designed and scheduled for
construction JM_t'his year's program from budget funds.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, thit,the construction of this fence be authorized.
Carried
WATER & SEWER COMMITTEE REPORT: The Clerk read a report by the Water Sewer
Committee called by the Mayor and held on June 20, 1955 at 2;,32 p.m. tftij&ich the
absence of Chairman Saperstone was noted. Action was taken;.ae follow
CORNELL UNIVERSITY WATER REQUEST: The report indicated that the history of the
E. State Street 'dater District was reviewed in the presence of Messrs. Meigs and
MacDowell from Cornell University, and that.th ,a .subse" nt Board action of May.10,
1955 was considered. It was pointed out thatrgt the time of the formation of this
'Plater District, the Snyder Hill area wa not.1hcluded. The District is now being
extended to include this area.
The Water Committee reported that it agreed to extend water 4ervice to this area
in accordance with the authority given it bj -the Bold, at.t a meeting held June 8,
1955, with the understanding that the U iversity would guatantee, for a period of
ten years, the payment pf the cost of the valve,0773.00)•to be ins ailed at the
East Ithaca tank. Every effort would be made te.co]lect the cost;, 4the valve from
the District and reimburse the University and that the action of.- `Board dated
May 10, 1955 would be maintained, and no further extensions to n homes would be
allowed.
Comm. Saperstone urged the Board to reconsider action "takexr -44ay lOtt;Q• and giant
water service to the University without requiring them to pay for:,ht ''°valve. He
advised that the District be required t pay for the valve. Upon inquiry by-Attor-
ney Buyoucos,,the Supt. advised that he expected the valve to arrive in a few "days
for installation.
Comm, Saperstone then offered a motionfthwt Cornell Univ. be allowed to connect to
the District's system and that the Dist ' ct -,be advised that the valve will be in-
stalled and the cost thereof charged back against the District. There was no second
to this motion and no further action taken.
BOAiD OF Ft119LIC ',IORKS PROCrEL)INGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
June 22, 1955
Rothschild 3-, Bost-wick, Trustee
10.00 -
Atsedes, George (Tompkins Hse)
10.00
T "artin, Naomi (Alpine Rest.)
10.00 -
Poronkay, John L. & Elsie H.
10.00 —
?''ells , Aaron et al
10.00-1
Pollic, Elvira Y. (Joe's)
20.00- -
Kuntz, Samuel (Marilyn Hotel)
10.00- -
-
Gilbert Hstate (Olympia Rest.)
10.00'
Atsedes, Peter (Collage Spa)
30,00'
U. S. Regional slant
73.50 —
City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer )
25.00 -„,"
Finger Lakes State Fks. Comm.
18.75
City of Ithaca (Stewart Park)
31738 .09 �""s
Village of Interlaken
.86`"
N. Y. State Elec. & Gas Corp.
5.33`
Ithaca College
33.28'"
Cornell University
13.28'
Carroll, Mathew L., Inc.
7.45..
Finger Lakes Post 961, VF?P'
?57.13 "��
City of Ithaca (Stewart Park)
203.34'
Amici, Thomas
3031,-
Cole, ilargaret
6047
Howatt, John P. & Alix B.
6.47. -
Knuutila, George
366.25,,_
Dougherty, John A.
104.50'
Morse Chain Co.
$012'
APPROVED BY FINANCE CONn'ITTEE
BOARD Or PUBLIC ''ORKS PP'OCE7DJT rS
AUDIT S'22T
June 22, 1955
George A. Blean $ 22.00 1./',/,-
The
/ , ,.The McBee Company 225.321.,.x'"'`,
Matthew Bender .3 Co. , Inc. 30.00 v'`
Francis J. Laverty Tk1.80 (-
American Public r,Trrks Assin. 10.00
The Ithaca Journal 7.41 /
L.K. Cass 26.85
American Societ.-- `'or Testing Material 3.50
Mack's- Photo Copies 9.00 •-'
tlialsh-e Son Chevrolet, Inc. 12.06
A.L. Barnum & Son 137.08 1'' '''
Lehigh. Jill ey RR Co. 2.x;•0 -
Elgin Sweeper Co. 72.36 �.
Syracuse Supply Co. 5.-69.„.",
R.F. Pendleton 300.00 �-"
The Ithaca Journal. 6.00
Ithaca•Del.ivery 3.0040"Y'
Burns Realty Co. 50.00 t
Ithaca'Delivery 1.00 p. -,,.
Cayuga Lumber Co. 15.29
"fired A.. Roralsky 50.00/k/
The General Crushed Stone Co. 2994.90 L'
Knight -Paving Products ,, Inc. 350.V44
Wheaton's .Sheet Metol Shop -12.18 ��2
F.M. Mc-Quade 34.10 l.'
Leary Cnal Co. 5.85
The Penetone Co. 514, 84 :
FPaversti.ek Toro Sales Corp. 6.75 � �/'�
Coverall Service R• Supply 19.40 �P'/
Dassence Anderson 37.95 ""
WIsaac Lel-v.-ley Williams 480
Saverstick ?.. Co. , Inc. 120.88
John Ewani chi- 61.50
Leary Coal Co. 11.65 i1:‹:
9.-1?- T . Motors 24.50 I.���
.�
Joseph Jamaru.sty 15.36 L/
Donald Tompkins 15.36
Ralph J. Darling 26
p 15.,
Robert Spencer 1K,36 :
\•........../
Joseph Cummings 15.36 4,4
�Thor,nson Motor Cxpre s, Inc. 13.61
Johnson Boat Yard 51.00
White Purseries 2.95
Bool's Flower Shop 7.50 /
Leo P. Lar' in, PID 4.64 !�jV
Frank S. Alo 28.88 GP/
. City Chamberlain. 4.54 s,...' / ,3
?Theaton's Sheet Petal. Shor ',20.61- i/d
Rom?o Berar�iu.cci., Sr. 92.00 �. T
Shulma.n's, Inc. 75.00
_Finc,er Lakes Stone Co. 88.76
Peter Gratr 04..40 0 L-
Cyclone Fence 200.86
App_ ved. h-r Finance Corrpnittee
- 4 -
June 22, 1955
SMMW- DISPOSAL - CHESTNUT STREET: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request presented for the extension of the sewer main to serve
the property at 126 Chestnut Street be tabled for the present since there are
imminent real estate developments on West Hill which may simplify this construction;
and that the Superintendent be requested to develop a policy on sewer extension
within the City. Carried.
1NTERFRATERNAL COUNCIL BARBECUE: Comm. Egan recommended that a request received
from the Interfraternal Council to hold a barbecue at Stewart Park on August 4, 1955
be granted.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to Interfraternal Council to hold a barbecue
at Stewart Park on August 4th as reconrnended.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved and ordered paid; and that the bills receivable be approved
and ordered rendered. Carried
"} At this point Commissioners Clynes, Bradford and Egan, upon request, were excused
by Vice - Chairman Colbert, and Comm. Gaurnier moved that the meeting be adjourned
for lack of a quorum and asked to be excused also.
Due to lack of a quorum at this point Chairman AGeorrte declared the meeting was
' adjourned.
A. B can
City Clerk
Note: The entire proceedings of this meeting were tape recorded by WHCU, for
possible radio broadcast.
164
BOARD OF PUBL:i.G ' 4ORKS PROCEEDDIGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Keeting 4:30 p.m. July 13, 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Clynes, Colbert, Egan, Gaurnier
Aldermen - Horn, Dickens
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
b: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
=4" Mff=1QN - COURTH0USE: The Clerk read a letter from Supervisor Shoe-
maker requesting an estimate of the cost and construction of a sidewalk in front of
the Courthouse ( Tioga Street side) and the walk on the north side from Tioga to the
Old Courthouse.
By CoRm. Gaurnier: seconded by Conan. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be denied because the city is unable to do the work due
to the amount of other construction now under way.
Carried
TRANSFER 0_F FU1�ID6 TO 10-M BUREAU: The Clerk read a letter from JJI. Hill, Diredtor
Of the Youth Bureau, requesting the transfer of $500.00 from the Board's appropria•
tion for maintenance of Stewart Park to be made available for a waterfront program
at the park under direction of the Youth Bureau. He explained that if done as a
Youth Bureau project this amount will be matched by `500.00 from W.Y.S. Youth Com-
mission for this purpose.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
(SOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report.
Carried
W $ C U - TAPE RECORDING: The Clerk presented a letter from WHCU formally request-
ing the privilege of tape recording all Board of Public Works meetings and to subsew
quently broadcast these tapes. It was stated in the letter that WHO would edit
out routine and relatively unimportant matters, so that the broadcast would conform
to the limitations of time and schedule. The letter emphasized, however, that no
viewpoint on major business would be deleted. Approval of the request in writing
was asked. Mayor Cook reported that he had given permission to tape record the
hearings on fluoridation and one meeting of the Common Council and Board respective-
ly but felt that the Board should take action in respect to any permanent permission
to be given. He reported that a similar request had been filed With the Council
and had been tabled for 30 days. Comm. Gaurnier recommended approval as good infor-
mation for the public.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that permission be granted WHCU until Dec. 31, 1955 to tape record all
Board meetings as requested.
Comm. Saperstone opposed the right of WHCU to edit out any part of the meetings. He
then offered an amendment to Comm. Gaurnier's motion granting permission until the
end of the year providing the broadcast cover the whole meeting without deletion of
any part thereof. There was no second to his amendment.
Lr. Chatfield of WHCU reviewed the necessity of editing out some parts of most
meetings to meet time and schedule limitations and called attention to the emphasis
in the request that no viewpoint on major business would be deleted. After further
discussion the Mayor called for a roll call vote.
AYM: 5
NAYS: 0 Carried
�` TSTRT A7 TTMF
T�. STA WATER D CT TER VALVE: The Clerk read a letter from Harry
,Vv, Gordon, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca as follows:
Board of Public Works 9 y
Ithaca, N.Y.
Gentlemen:
This letter is written in confirmation of the agreement reached on.June 28.
1955 at the City Hall in Ithaca relative to the question of the responsibility for
the payment of the alti.mrter valve now being installed by the City of Ithaca at the
East Ithaca tank.
- L -
July 13, 1955
i
It is understood that the City will proceed with the installation of such valve.
It is understood that if by September 1, 1955 the operation of the altimeter valve
corrects the situation which has arisen and it has not become necessary up to that
date to valve off the East Ithaca tank, then, in that event, the Town of Ithaca,
acting in behalf of the East State Street Extension Water District, will assume
the obligation of paying for the cost and installation of said altimeter valve.
It is further understood that, at the option of the T(nm of Ithaca, acting in
behalf of said district, the cost of said altimeter valve may be paid off within
ten years with no interest being charged.
It is further understood that other taps, including the request of Cornell
University, may now be made within the district subject to all existing rules, regu-
lations and agreements.
Yours very truly
(signed) Harry N. Gordon
Supervisor, Town of Ithaca
The Clerk noted that Supt. Laverty has reported that the installation of this valve
was completed on July 6, 1955 and that to date the situation has been corrected.
QMT LIGHT - W. YORK STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Nicholas Mike
requesting installation of a street light at the and of W. York St. which is a
�nyr dead -end street.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report Carried
SANITARY SEWER FM. - W. SENECA STR-E T: The Clerk read a letter from Hull Heating
& Plumbing Co. requesting the extension of the sanitary sewer in West Seneca St.
from the manhole in front of D.L. & W. freight station for a distance of approxi-
mately 100 feet to serve a new store and warehouse located at 804 We Seneca St.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Come. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried
AQ_J= @iT - t.3
D.L. & . RR CO.: The Clerk presented an agreement in duplicate sub-
mitted by the D.L. & W. RR Co. covering a 6" water main at the end of Third St. for
approval. 1 q
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes }' -t
RESOL ED , that the Mayor be and hereby is authorized to execute said agreement cn
behalf of the City. Carried
WALTER WOOLF SIDEWALK{: The Clerk presented a letter from . Walter Woolf protesting
a bill received from the City in the amount of :204.40 for the construction of a
sidewalk, driveway and catchbasin at his property at 122 Catherine Street.
By Carom. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried
STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT
reviewing an extensive s
following categories:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp.
arvey made of the street lighting in the City, covering the
Main Business Section
Secondary Business Section
Main Traffic Arteries
Secondary Traffic Arteries
Residential Areas
An adequate installation to cover these categories was estimated at X50,000.00 per
year and it was recommended that this improvement be accomplished over a period of
Years and that the most drastic need is now in the Business District which should
be considered at once as the first step in this overall plan.
A proposed supplement to the present street lighting contract covering the Business
District was presented for consideration. The complete revision of the downtown
business section would increase the city's annual street lighting cost by $6,7?2.00.
The proposal was referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
ROBERT IEF MMST: The Clerk read a letter from Robert Kopf, 109 Glenside Road,
requesting permission to lease or buy a piece of city -owned property at the end of
N. Cayuga St. Extension on which to erect an ice cream stand.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
investigation and report.
Carried.
RESURFACING OF ALLEY: The Clerk read a letter signed by Hunna Johns and Dudley
Greenwood requesting that the Board of Public Works resurface the alley between
Farm Street and Marshall Street. The letter indicated that all adjacent property
owners had joined in the request and that sufficient money is available and will
be deposited with the City Clerk at the Board's request.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded toy Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried.
OAVP5M AVENUE EXTENS„TON: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had approve
a proposed extension of Grandview Avenue from Aurora Street to Hudson Street and
recommended it to the Board for further study.
Comm. Gaurnier reported that the matter is now being studied by the Engineering
Department and that he expects a complete report to be ready for the next meeting.
Attorney Dahmen reported that negotiations are under way with J. Winthrop Brown,
owner of a lot which will be needed for a right -of -way for this extension, and that
Mr. Brown has given his permission for the City Engineer's staff to proceed with
the necessary surveys. Mayor Cook referred the matter to the Highway Committee for
further study and recommendation.
R.R. PROPE__RM: Mayor Cook called attention to the Council's recommendation that
the Board request railroad officials to take action to clean up their property west
of Fulton Street. He referred the matter to the Superintendent for action.
WARREN PLACE DEED: Attorney Dahmen presented a deed from John and Elsie L. Lajza
and George and Hary L. Hineah to the City of Ithaca conveying title to a portion
of Warren Place being a strip of land SO' wide and 767U. "long, bounded on the south
by the north line of the present Warren Place, on the north by the south line of the
Nelson F. Hopper estate property, said SO' strip to be used for the extension of
Warren Place northerly and to be used for street purposes. He recommended its
acceptance subject to the monumenting of the street by the owners.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the deed to Warren Place as presented be tentatively accepted sub-
ject to the monumenti.ng of said street at the expense of the property owners.
Carried.
HELEN FRITH COMPLAINT: Attorney Dahmen reported receipt of a complaint from Mrs.
Helen Frith, 109 14. Yates Street, regarding tree lice which come into her house
even though the adjacent trees have been sprayed once.
Mayor Cook referred the complaint to the Highway Committee and the Superintendent
to check and alleviate the condition.
W= TAP - TRAILER PARK: The Supt. reported receipt of a request from the Town
of Ithaca for a water tap for the Trailer Park located on the Elmira Road, and
recommended it be referred to the ?later & Sewer Committee. It was so ordered.
MD SST WATER L M: Supt. Laverty recommended that the installation of a
water line at the end of Third Street to serve a N.Y.S. Dept. of Public Works store-
house be referred to the t--later & Sewer Committee for further study. It was so
ordered.
OVAL OF HEDGES: Supt. Laverty reported that property owners had b een notified
to remove hedges located at street intersections, and deemed to be traffic hazards,
at the following locations:
302 -04 Stewart Avenue
202 n u
611 E. Seneca St.
He reported further that these owners had neglected to remove the hedges and re-
commended that he be authorized to proceed with their removal.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to proceed with the removal of these hedges
as recommended. Carried.
Comm. Gaurnier presented a report of the Highway Committee and noted the absence
of Comm. Saperstone at the Committee meeting. The report was acted upon as follows:
7EUPHCNE B0M,-, By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Come. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request of N.Y. Telephone Co. for permission to install a public
telephone booth at the northeast corner of E. State St. and R. Aurora St. be granted.
Carried
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
AUDIT SHEET
July 13, 1955
Ithaca Printing Service
18.15
N.Y. Telephone Co.
103.26
City Chamberlain
14.60
International Business Machines Corp.
15.00
Tioga Auto Parts
58.94
Wilmar W. Carroll
32.06
Mrs. Lillian Burdan
5.00
Ithaca Window Clearing Co.
37.85
it tl " tt
15.35
Robinson & Carpenter
158.09
C.J. Rumsey Co.
218.87
A.R.C. Exterminating Co.
7.00
Smith Hardware
59.35
Baiter Lumber & Supply Co.
278.88
Frank A. Bangs
49.70
The Sherwin- Williams Co.
146.99
N.Y.S. Social Security Cont. Fund
707.86
Elgin Sweeper Co.
38.18
it ti it
38-49
Langs Machine Shop
1.90
Andy Soyring
81.27
City of Ithaca (Water & Sewer)
107.95
R.F. Pendleton
325.00
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
2216.56
LIB. Smith, Inc.
166.11
Ingersoll- Rand,Co.
40.50
Brockway Motor Co., Inc.
4.65
Connolly & Scalia
41.25
Goodyear Service Stores
37.74
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp.
5.10
Homer Stewart
17.82
The General Crushed Stone Co.
4235.44
University Sand & Gravel
991.07
Esso Standard Oil Co.
4.85
Rumsey Ithaca Corp.
468.89
Paul Mancini & Sons
52.25
Ned's Welding Service
37.40
International Harvester Co.
.28
Ithaca G.L.F. Farm Store
121,03
:dilliam H. Quinn
35.98
Ireland Mill & Supply Co.
31.95
Socony- Vacuum Oil Co.
11.52
James C. Avery
15.00
Diamond T. Sales & Service
480.00
Thomas Decker
23.76
Lawrence P. Griffin
15.36
Freeville Concrete Products Co.
58.26
American Playground Service Co.
280.00
Leon J. O'Branski
15.36
John Capozzi
15.36
-Sturm Bros.
32.00
Norton Electric Co.
20,50
City of Ithaca (Water & Sewer Div.)
3941.43
Driscoll Bros. & Do.
463.73
Haverstick & Co., Inc.
45.08
Plaza Nash Corp.
1.50
H.F. Denniston, MD
75.60
Leo P. Larkin, MD
8.64
G. Alx Galvin, NID
6.48
Fahey Pharmacy
1.50
L.B. Townsend
11.72
Sinclair Refining Co.
28.86
The Atlantic Refining Co.
612.87
Ithaca Coop G.L.F. Service, Inc.
43.70
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc.
279.77
Spencer's Body Shop
26.45
i'
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
July 13, 1955
City of Ithaca(Stewart Park)
$ 81.60
City of Ithaca(Judge's Office)
10.65
City of Cortland
48.99
Cornell University
14.69
Cornell University
38.83
Cornell University
14.69
Cornell University
36.00
` City of Auburn
683.10
Van Pelt, Abigail H. & Helen J.
7.95
Mann, Koeth
99.00
Simmers, William
285.75
Knuutila, George
355.00
Knuutila, George
316.25
Stimming's Greenhouse
15.00
Feocco, Frank J. & Dorothy
7.95
Grand Union
37.63
Lynch, !4m. H.
361.88
Raponi, Luigi
90.00
Allen, I. W.
23.69
Belleayre Mgmt. Inc.
8.12
Wilkinson, Wm. B.
99.05
Weiner, Nathan & .Yary
3.31
East State St. Ext. Water District
174.20
Pi Beta Phi
27.24
.Beach, Maynard & Julia
33.57
Corners Community Center Inc.
4.69
Pritchard, Gordon L.
348.70
APPROVED BY FINANCE C01,U ITTEE
GE14ERAL FUND
Wilmar W. Carroll
aNew York Telephone Co
i�
,6.00
185.80
W,- t e r -,d Sr -:Pqr im:oiccs T-)resented
T- iy 13., 1555
Banv r Frank A,
Beals McCarthy & iiagers Tnc.
0,� rtr� r C . R�,,Iph P,
nl -7
o 0
Cp.�--a D-,mber C,1
,
-,-CPU.
S�
r7m, olidated Co.
-17.Q. . 7 C�
� I
'Ierc- 1. r,'h-3mitc,� 2 TD 5 siinn
Walter
!-2
T-
RV,mar.,, Mlichacl x. Co, Inc.
Uolcornb MfC1. Co., J. I.
-1 l
(7prnrr
P,
t12.Ca C -t' of., Fumd
5
Ithaca Coo -1 L. Ta 7ann st,Y,re
1-1 Ce 7_1el -
u h.,; L-,,eZ-j
20,013
Ithaca3porting roods
1 °.50
Jamieson - MicKinnev
l
T Oro's Cc, 1011-m wi_)AY
93t '0
'
14acDou-ali- Eqn-11-ment Cc.
083 ff
Dational Lend Cc .
4
The N. Y. 1'o,�rl r�' 7irn TT1-,1 Trrr.. _ +P rs
Ile -a, Yor!: 1¢ Elect -`C Ol-,7,q (�nrp,
jj,!)r' n,'
7%7 Yorl-
'Penn Yam F-;,7-ress Tr
2
Person'-s Carl
Red St2v F-,-1 "res!7
RoO ers Tictn.r i,ines inc,
:qocs Val,-- Co.
3
Rumsey Co,,) r. jo
T?!,-1.sey A Ith-ca Corp.
IMP lex 77t1--e I- 70ct,(x_- Cc.
socony_Vac"7;_�zn O'J Co.
Sc_rin ,, And-r
S Seize rt, Homer
113,7 0
Thayer in7Aiance Co.
IQ 00,`
Tio-a. A,,Ao Part.%
To,= se nd L.
30,())
Wa.111-ace Tierz-.sr. Co.
7 lf)
'vlalsh Sen Ohe, mlet Inc.
-�-
Tk-iite 111,arserles
71,
,_.Br7okr, Plermcy
T,tone, Dr. Ant'-o-Y J.
3038
jity ChanberInAn
F_Lram, (7-rrmttee
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. �34C•50
T.G. ?Miller's Sons Paper Co. 32.18
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 111.60
Knight Paving Products 400.96
Approved by Finance Committee:
- w -
July 13, 1955
1 S
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. - GAS MAINS: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm.
Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request of N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for permission to install
gas mains at seven different locations, as outlined in the minutes of the last meet-
ing, be granted subject to the usual rules and regulations of the Board, with the
understanding that the roots of all trees along the construction must be tunneled
and with attention being particularly directed to the location of a storm sewer be-
hind the curb of the 200 and 300 blocks of Washington Street,
Carried
Sp
F,IALK CONSTRUCTION: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm, Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the con-
struction of sidewalks at the following locations:
236-38 South Cayuga Street
225 South Cayuga Street
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that he be authorized to advertise for bids also on an
area of 1,000 square feet of sidewalk, to be built as authorized by the Board.
Carried
Comm. Egan presented a report of the Buildings & Grounds Committee and noted the
absence of Comm. Saperstone at the Committee meeting. His report was acted upon as
follows:
BURIAL FEES - CITY CEMETERY: By Comm, Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the following rates for services in the City Cemetery be established:
Fine box $40,00
Vault 40.00
Potters Field 25.00
Single Graves 40.00
Infants 15.00
Cremation 15.00
He explained that these rates are comparable to those in effect in other local ceme-
teries. Carried.
,BARB EQUE: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to the Church of the Immaculate Conception to
hold a barbeque in Stewart Park on July 31, 1955•
Carried
BIDS - RENTAL OF CITY - -OWNED PROPERTY: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
WSOLVED, that the high bid of Charles Veit, 912 E. Shore Drive, which was presented
at the last meeting for the rent of a piece of city -owned land be accepted and
awarded for a period of one year starting August 1, 1955 at the annual rental of
$26.00 per year; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare
a lease agreement for the rental of such rights as the City owns in said property.
Carried
WAGE INCREASE -- EVANS AND AMICI: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the rate of pay for two tree trimmers, Edward I3. Evans and Thomas
Amici be increased 10¢ per hour to 11.70 per hour in accordance with a recommenda-
tion of the Supt. Carried.
HEATING PLANT - CITY BARNIS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the in-
stallation of a new heating plant at the City Barns.
Upon inquiry by Comm. Saperstone, Comm. Egan explained that the old plant is a coal
plant, about 35 years old and is now obsolete and beyond repair.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Colbert
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered ren-
dered. Carried
STLTiMRT LRK: Conran. Saperstone again urged that action be taken to reduce the fare
for rides on the miniature steam train and merry -go -round at Stewart Park from 15¢
to 2 for 25¢. He also urged that first aid signs be placed on the bathing pavilion.
Mayor Cook advised Comm. Saperstone that he should attend meetings of the Buildings
and Grounds Committee and discuss these matters in Committee meetings.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. 60 0
George A. Blean
City Clerk
Regular Meeting
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEED2(kw
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
4:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Colbert, Saperstone, Gaurnier, Clynes, Egan
Alderman - Dickens
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
July 27, 1955
N,ayor Cook announced that this meeting will be tape recorded as authorized by the
Board.
MMUTES: By Comm, Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
.4 +SOL`TED, that the :minutes of the preceding meeting be approved.
Comm, Saperstone noted that the agreement i-ri.th the Town of Ithaca relative to the
responsibility for the payment of the altimeter valve installed by the City on the
East Ithaca Water tank had not been approved by the full Board and questioned the
right to permit payment over a period of ten years with no interest being charged.
Comm. Gaurnier reminded Mr. Saperstone that the full Board had referred the matter
to the 'mater & Sewer Committee with power to act and that the Committee had approved
the agreement at a meeting which he, Yx. Saperstone, had failed to attend.
Motion Carried
BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: The following bids for sidewalk construction were
received, opened and read by the Clerk:
1. Remove and replace 4" concrete
sidewalks
2. Remove and replace 6" concrete
sidewalks and /or driveways
3. Remove flagstone and build 411
concrete walk
4. Remove flagstone and build 6"
concrete sidewalk
5. Regrade flagstone walk
L.B_ Rours Albv & Son Freelove & Sene
55¢ sq. ft. 60¢ sq. ft. 40¢ sq. ft.
750
55¢
75¢
350
85¢
600
850
350
55¢
40¢
500
280
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED. that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried
P,RCY FIELD RATE REDUCTION - DONALD STREETER: The Clerk read a letter from Donald
ti. Streeter requesting that the rate for use of Percy Field for professional wrest-
ling matches which he is promoting be reduced from $250.00 to $125.00.
Comm. Egan reported that action on this request is included in the report of the
Bldg. & Grnds. Committee to be presented later in the meeting.
= FIELD RAVE REDUMON - CITY BASUALL LEAGUE: The Clerk read a letter from the
City Baseball League requesting a reduction in rates charged at Percy Field for ball
games from $25.00 to $15.00. Cam. Egan advised that action on this request is also
included in the Committee's report.
TELEVISION POLES: The Clerk read a letter from the Television Shop requesting per-
mission to erect television poles as follows:
1. Northwest corner of Elmwood Avenue & Vitchell Street.
2. Northwest corner of Elmwood Avenue and Dryden Road.
3. Southwest corner of Buffalo and Eddy Streets.
He noted that a new TV cable line is now being run into Ithaca from Snyder Hill which
will improve reception and permit expansion to five channels in place of the present
three channels.
Cow. Gaurnier reported that action on this request is included in the report of the
Highway Committee to be presented later.
WATER SER CE - RIBHARD PLACE: The Clerk presented a request from John Lajza for the
extension of water service on Richard Place as a continuation of the present project
on Cliff Park Road to serve two new houses presently under construction. Comm.
Gaurnier reported that action on this request is included in the report of the 14ater
& Sewer Committee.
_ 2 _
July 27, 1955 1 H 91
SEWER SERVICE - ELNIRA- SPENCER MQ XZA The Clerk read a letter from Harry N.
Gordon, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, faquesting a contract between the City and
Town of Ithaca covering sewage dipposil from the Elmira- Spencer Road area in the
Town. Action of this request wi14 bb found in the report of the Water & Sewer
Committee:
WATER SERVICE - Q =IM WATER DI§TRICTs The Clerk read a letter from Harry N.
Gordon requesting that water be furnished to an area adjacent to the Glenside 'Rater
District on the east side of the Five Mile Drive. Action on this request will be
found in the report of the Water & Sewer Committee.
` MAAM-M 2 9Q=CE UT-TER: The Clerk read the following letter:
July 22, 1955
Mayor Ivan Cook
City Hall
Ithaca, ?1.Y.
Dear Mayor Cook:
The Tourist and Convention division of the Ithaca Chamber of Commerce has asked
me to express to the Board of Public Works, the Common Council, and yourself, their
very deep appreciation of the several fine things you are doing to enhance the
visitor attractions of our community.
? In particular you should feel very pleased with the public response to the
small boat launching facilities on Taughannock Boulevard. 1-1e hope that you will
be encouraged to consider the future developments of this kind for our community.
Cordially
(signed) Sidney Rocker
Chrm. Tourist & Convention Division
Mayor Cook directed that the letter be placed on file after it has been presented
to the Council.
=S - RENTAL OF CLTY -OWE _ROPERTY: The Clerk presented for approval a lease
agreement prepared by the City Attorney between the City and Charles Veit covering
rental of a piece of city -owned property adjacent to 912 E. Shore Drive.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved and that the Mayor be author-
ized to sign and execute same on behalf of the City.
Carried
AIREDS _ RICHARD -PLACE & C IF7 PRx„ AQW: Attorney Dahmen presented deeds fray John
& Elsie Lajza to the City for Richard Place and Cliff Park Road. He explained that
these streets have not been monumented. He recommended their tentative acceptance
subject to their being monumented and subject further to final approval by City
Engineer.
By Cam. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the deeds to Richard Place and Cliff Park Road be tentatively accep-
ted subject to their being monumented and subject further to final approval by the
City Engineer. Carried
PUR SE QF R dJAN'1' PRO 'ms's; Attorney Dahmen reported that state right- of-Vay
agents are currently acquiring rigts -of way for the Tuning Fork and that in their
dealings with property owners for such rights-of-way and temporary easements over
adjacent properties certain remnant properties not needed for the State's right -of.
way become available to the City, on very short notice. He explained that it seems
desirable to acquire these remnants and because of the hasty action needed in most
cases recommended that he be given authority to negotiate for such purchases on be-
half of the City provided that in no event shall the total of all such purchases
exceed $20,000.00. He reviewed one instance recently where he hadinade such a pur-
chase on behalf of the City from his own funds because he had only three hours no-
tice and did not have time to consult Board members. He emphasized that if given
= this authority, he would continue to make every effort to consult with Board members
whenever possible before making such purchases.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
< <; RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and he hereby is authorized and empowered to
purchase remnants from individual properties along the path of and bordering said
Arterial highway in the City of Ithaca commonly known and referred to as the
"Tuning Fork" but in no event shall the total of all of said purchases exceed the
sum of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00).
` July 27, 1955
THIRD STREET WATER LINE: By Comm. aurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the water main on Th rd St. be extended across the D.L. & W. tracks
and also including an extension acr ss the city -owned land of this island to cover
future development on the island, all at City expense; and that costs beyond this
point will be borne by the property'ibene£itted.
Carried
WATER DEPARTMT GARAGE: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to secure an appraisal of the land
and small garage owned by the Water Department on South Plain St. and to advertise
for bids to sell this property. Carried.
TAPPING FEES: By Come. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that all tapping fees be collected at the City Chamberlain's office,
instead of by bill from the Water & Sewer Division office; and that the following
additional tapping fees are hereby established;
Inside City Qutside City
lu n s lilt # 2" $5.00 $15.00
411 and larger 15.00 25.00
Carried,
A.W.W. ASSN. MEETING: By Comm. Egan seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the attendance of C.W. Rich,
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. yaks., at the annual Fall meeting of the American Water Works
Association at city expense to be held at Saranac, N.Y. on Sept. 7, 8, and 9th.
Carried.
l
WATER R EXT. - RICHARD By Comm.:Clynes: seconded by Comm. Colbert
RESOLVED, that the water main in the West Hill development of John Lajza be ex-
tended to include Richard Place as soon as funds are avikilable.
Carried.
WATER SERVICE - 21O SN&WATER DISTRI T: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Cohan. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request of the Town of Ithaca for an extension of the Glenside
Mater District be denied. anik
Comm. Egan reported that members of tle Committee feel that consideration be given
the 300 or 400 new homes expected to be built on West Hill'in the next few years %00
and that the City's water supply be conserved to serve city users. Comm. Saperstone
expressed his opinion that there is no fear of a water shortage and urged that the
Town's request be granted. A general Aiscussion followed regarding annexation and
the effect granting water and /or sewext service to outside areas has on such annexa-
tion. Comm. Gaurnier stated that he never questioned the right of anyone to move
outside the City limits. He then produced and read for the record, excerpts from
an advertisement by a local realtor from the Ithaca Journal as follows:
GOING TO BUILD ?
IF YOU GIANT TO LIVE outside the City, with much lower taxes, don't miss --- - - - - --
- - - - - -- Just over the city line, no wells to drill, city water, gas, electric
available. - - - --
He called attention to recent proposal',of annexation of the Elmira- Spencer Road
area which was turned down, He noted that during the controversy, residents of
this area wore advised by a representative of the Tovm Board that the reason the
City approved the annexation was to receive their taxes. He expressed his opinion
that rural residents who shun annexation should not expect to receive city services`
at the expense of city residents. He stated that'he will never, as long as he is a
member of the Board, vote to extend either water or sewer services to areas outside
the city limits because it is the conconsus of opinion among officials of other „
cities faced with the same problem than cities must stop extending municipal ser-
vices if they want to keep the door open for annexation.
Motion Carried.
SEWER SERVICE - EUT RA- SPENCER ROAR AREA: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm.
Clynes
RESOLVED. that the request of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca for a contrac-
tual agreement between the City and the,Town to handle the sewage of the Elmira-
Spencer Rd. area be denied in accordance with the stated policy of the Beak:&
Comm, Saperstone expressed the hope that the City is not taking sides in a political
issue at this time. Carried.
y6- 193
July 27, 1955
RIGHT -OF WAY - WARREN PLACE: ,By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk b e authorized to sign an agreement with
John & Elsie Lajza covering a right-of-way in lot iM on Warren Place for an over-
flow pipe from the West Hill storage tank. =.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Colbert
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and
hereby are approved and ordered paid; and that the billsreceivable be approved and
ordered rendered. Carried.
STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT: Comm. Gaurnier distributed copies of the N.Y.S. Electric
& Gas Corp. review of the present street lighting contract and the proposed supple-
ment to the contract covering the business district. He asked each member to study
this material and be prepared to vote on this matter at the next regular meeting.
He announced his intention of calling a meeting of the Highway Committee to con-
sider this matter in the meantime.
Comm. Saperstone questioned the additional cost involved.
On motion, the meeting was adjourned. (,,f
Q.IPIO 0/&a44i
George A. Blean, City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC !fTORYS
AUDIT SHEET
JUly 27, 1955
Kee Lox Mfg. Company
Phillips Ribbon & Carbon Co.
City Chamberlain
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
Precision Equipment Co.
Frank A. Bangs
Kline's Pharmacy
Cramer's Auto Parts
Syracuse Supply Co.
,Culver's Service
R. F. Pendleton
L. B. Smith, Inc.
Knight Paving Products, Inc.
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers
Koppers Co, Inc.
Lane Pipe Corp.
The General Crushed Stone Co.
Ithaca Journal
Paul Mancini & Sons
$ic'_rnell Mfg. Co.
knight Paving Products Inc.
Johnny's Welding Service
Coverall Service & Supply Inc.
The B. F. Goodrich Company
New Yoram State Electric & Gas Corp.
A. C. Lamb & Sons
Allen Tractor & Equipment Service
t,,Thite Nurseries
Kouf Brothers
Diamond T Sales & Service
'Starner Sporting Goods
D. L. Capozzi
Daniel E. Pardon
Leland G. Wilkinson
City of Ithaca(" °later & Sewer Div)
Hawley Products Co.
Herb Snow
Grass Cutting Equipment Co, Inc.
Nestor Bros, Inc.
_Cayuga. Motor Sales Corp.
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital
G. Alx Galvin M. D.
Dale B. Prit cfiard
E. Thorsla.nd, 14. D.
Leo P. Larkin, M. D.
Tompkins County M morial Hospital
Dale B. Pritchard, Y. D.
Socony Vacuum Oil Co.
The Atlantic Refiring Co.
Haverstick & Company, Inc.
'Raverstick. & Company, Inc.
APPROVED BY FINANCE COM!'1TTEE
1o.56
18.6o
6.00
2.65
29.9.5
35.25
1.50
15.86
2.41
55.51
422.50
]_0.25
157.52
30.01
428.64
389.24
1,504.90
6.35
15.00
46.33
1,495.59
30.00
23.55
1.68
35.92
521.6o
75.62
29.15
87.50
320.00
32,50
15.36
15.36
15.36
81.60
12.35
65.00
19.6
2. 5
2.04
98.00
109.26
.oe
2 .30
16.20
45.20
10.40
3 2. 45
573.33
35.90
7.56
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit July 27, 1955.
Allen Tractor and Equipment Service
$30.03
Baker Lumber and Supply Co.
843
Beals:, McCarthy $ Rogers Inc.
4.91
Brewer, Donald
3211.00 "`
Cramer Is Auto Parts.
.70
Garland Co., The
184 A %.
Goodrich Co., The B. F.
1.36 �
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
1536.37 ` %
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEF- DI�?GS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
July 27, 1955
City of Ithaca
$ 25.00
City of Ithaca
14.10
Cornell University
51.18
New York Telephone Co.
104.40
Smith, Adah
246.25
Cooperative G.L.F. Holding Corp.
928.98
Tillinghast, Leon
11.88
Trimpoli, Bruno
73.63
Mann, Koeth
2.66
St. Johns Episcopal Church
154.40
Ashbery, Jean Bradley
168.85
Ithaca Apartments Inc.
8.58
Osborne & Warden ,
j
8.74
Ma- ll�er- �11 N ` & 1- L- +C f, fY A /20 /-U
6.47
Clines, R. J. & N. G.
6.47
Wallace, Louis W. & Anna R.
150.80
Grand Union Stores
7.78
Stickler & Stickler
35.54
Haverstick & Co.
13.64
Village of Cayuga Heights
737.89
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
General Fund
Glenside Monument Co 5.00
Hermann M Biggs ?'emorial Hospital 82.50
City of Itheca(Water & Sewer Div) 2,518.28
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDiP ?GS
CITY OP` ITHACA, N. Y.
Regular Feeting 4 :30 p.m. August 24, 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Cansi.ssioners - Colbert, Saperstone, Bradford, Gaurnier, Clynes, Egan
Aldermen - Wilkinson, Komaromi
Supervisors - Conley and Hall
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Mayor Cookw 1comed Comm. Bradford back to the Board after a short vacation abroad.
Comm. Gaurnier suggested that James Conley, a former Mayor, a former member of this
Board and now a Supervisor, be invited to take a seat with the other Board members.
Mayor Cook extended this invitation. Mr. Conley accepted with thanks and was seated.
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
DR. MICHAEL SIDEWALK: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Michael, 810 E. State St.,
informing the Board that he has replaced his damaged sidewalk. He stated that he
still felt that the deterioration of this walk van due to salt erosion and asked
that he be given a guarantee in writing or some assurance that his new walk will be
protected in the future from similar erosion. The letter was referred to the High-
way Committee for investigation and report.
BROOKS PHARMACY - AIR C0!P)TT101,iTliG PERTITT: The Clerk read an application presented
by Brooks Pharmacy for permission to empty air conditioning effluent into the sani-
tary sewer at 126 E. State Street.
The application was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.
HYDRANTS - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS: The Clerk read a letter from Carl Crandall,
Village Engineer, requesting approval of installation of three new hydrants on
N. Sunset Drive.
This letter was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.
SEM EXTENSION - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS: The Clerk read a letter from Carl
Crandall, Village Engineer, requesting approval of a 3501 extension of 8" sewer at
the upper end of the Country Club Road to serve a new sorority house under construc-
tion by Pi Beta Phi, as well as the residences of Paul Brainard and F.H. Woodcock.
The letter was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.
Commissioner Colbert entered the meeting at this time.
STREET LIGHTS - YORK STREET: The Clerk read a letter from V.Y.S. Electric & Gas
Corp. recommending that a 2,500 lumen street light be installed on pole #9 -76 in the
center of the block on E. York Street between Cayuga Street and the P & C Food Store,
that a 2,500 lumen light be installed at the end of W. York St. on Pole 7 "9 -151 and
that the existing light on Pole 'L9 -15 on West York St. be changed from 1,000 lumen
to 2a500 lumen. This installation will require the running of 493 feet of additional
street lighting c ?Sault and the annual cost will be increased by X65033•
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clyynes
RESOLVED, that additional street lights on York Street be authorized as follows:
a. 1 2,500 lumen light on Pole -,!,9 76 in the center of the block east of
Cayuga Street.
b. 1 - 2,500 lumen light on Pole 1`9 -151 at the end of W. York Street.
c. Increase the 1,000 lumen light on Pole 1'1'9 -15 on W. York St. to 2,500 lumen.
The installation to include 493 feet of c:;rcuit all at an annual cost of
$65.33
Comm. Saperstone recommended that the size of the lights be referred to as watts
rather than lumens. He asserted that the general public can understand the term
"watts" better than "lumens ". Carried.
SU', :i�IT AVENUE REPAIRS The Clerk read a letter from residents and property owners
in the Summit Avenue vicinity asking that attention be given to repairing Summit
Avenue. Mrs. Schutt, one of the residents of this area, who was present at the
meeting, spoke regarding the condition of the street and urged favorable considera-
tion of their request.
The request was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report.
i 9 5
.. 2 -
August 24, 1955
TELEPHCWiBOOTHS: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. Telephtme Co. informing the
Board that the property owner objected to the installation of a public telephone
booth at the northeast corner of State & Aurora Streets for which the Board had
previously granted permission. The letter requested that locations at the northwest
corner of Tioga & State and the northwest corner of Cayuga and State be approved for
the installation of such telephone booths.
The request was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report.
CURB,- PLEASJW STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Albert Baldini, 228 Pleasant
Street, complaining of the condition of the curb in front of 230 Pleasant Street. He
stated that the curb has been broken to permit a car to enter but, as the street is
steep, whenever there is a downpour, water flows in from the broken curb and enters
his cellar causing extensive damage. He asked that the condition be rectified. His
complaint was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report.
STREET LIGHT - BRYANT AVENUE: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. W..F. Brundage,
2220 Bryant Avenue, requesting the installation of an additional street light in the
200 block of Bryant Avenue.
The request was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report.
PETITION .• F04T BRIDGE dVER 3IXMII _ CREEK:
,Iev the undersigned, petition that a temporary foot bridge be erected over Six Pule
Creep on South Aurora Street to be used by the public during, the demolition and
ere-ntion of a new permanent bridge in connection with the T-.in ng Fork project.
This temporary bridge will serve the many residents who ordlna-rily use the existing
bridge in the course of commuting to their places of work and in their other usual
antivities of shopping, business transactions and reaching nearby locations of bus
a-_id other transportation facilities.
The business establishments located on S. Aurora St. between State Street and the
bridge would suffer a severe financial hardship from the loss of business during the
long period of time that will be required to replace the existing bridge with a new
one.
The petition contained 132 signatures.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the City Engineer for investigation with
instructions to report back to the Highway Committee of the Board, as soon as possible,
his findings as to the feasibility of erecting a temporary foot bridge such as re-
quested.
Come Saperstone stated that he felt this was a State problem and that the cost
should be borne by the State. He then offered an amendment that the erection of
such a foot bridge be at no cost to the City. This amendment was seconded by Comm.
Gaurnier who then stated that the original motion only asked for an investigation
of the feasibility of erecting a foot bridge without any reference to who should
bear the cost thereof. He suggested that the amendment was out of order and the
Mayor so ruled.
A vote was called for on the original motion and it was carried.
Supervisors Conley and Hall both spoke regarding the petition and urged that favor-
able action be taken to help all those concerned. Mr. Conley thanked the Board for
their consideration of the petition and Mr. Hall expressed the hope that the bridge
be built regardless of whether the City or State should bear the cost thereof.
Mayor Cook announced that he had an appointment tomorrow with Mr. Robinson from
Syracuse in this regard and assured them he would do everything possible to bring
about a satisfactory solution of the problem. He also announced that officials of
G.L.F. would be contacted regarding permission to use their footbridge in addition
to any other routes to be provided
August 24, 1955
I=:
Noting that the last regular meeting of the Board had been postponed due to the
lack of a quorum, the Clerk reported that the following bids which had been received
were opened and read in the presence of the Clerk, Mayor and Supt. of Public Works
on Aug. 10, 1955 at 4:30 p.m.
• t
Syracuse Supply Co.
Syracuse, N.Y. Less Trade -in Allowance
••
Plus Freight to Ithaca
Total Bid price
10-14 Ton
Three Wheel
Terms: 2% cash, net 30 days, delivery on tandem - 10 -14 days; on 3 -wheel 45 -60 days.
L,B. Smith, Inc., `3.370.00 °10,050.00
Syracuse, N.Y. Less Trade -In 25QiQ0 62,5.00
Total bid price 2,620.00 9,42.00
Terms: $500.00 additional trade -in allowance if favored with order for both rollers.
Delivery - 2 weeks.
Rupp Equipment Co.
Syracuse, N.Y. Net delivered price $3,825.00 $9,100.00
The Clerk reported that the bids had been referred to the Highway Camittee for study
and report.
iii ►,� ► ► ,i� ' �+ i •�
Name of Bidder
C.B. Howe,
505 Hancock St.
Ithaca, N.Y.
Bridee
one coat
of _Dai nA IM coats_
$1,980.00 $3.56o•oo
Binghamton Service & Painting Co.
173 - ?5 Main St.
Binghamton, N.Y. 2,380.00
Daniel 0. Lannie Co., Inc.
251 Bonnie Brae Ave.
Rochester, N.Y. 6,525.00
u _f Y
-__rf K .
3,404.00 633.00 925.00
7.825.00 982.00 1332.00
Note: The bid of C.B. Ham was modified by the statement that all cleaning and spot
painting was to be by the hour.
The bid of Binghamton Service & Painting Co. included the notation that the
price submitted for the water main truss will not stand unless it is awarded
In connection with the bridge.
The bid of Daniel 0. Lanni Co., Inc. offered a deduction of ''200.00 from the
total bid as submitted if awarded the entire job for both structures with two
coats.
The Clerk reported further that the Mayor had referred the bids to the Creeks &
Bridges Comlmittee for study and report.
a
lot
-4-
August 24, 1955
!)
GRA►11DVM AVENUE EXTENSION:Mr. Lloyd Suter, President of South Hill Civic Assn.,
and several other residents of South Hill appeared before the Board regarding the
extension of Grandview Avenue. Mr. Slater expressed the concern of the group that
negotiations with Mr. Brown, owner of property needed for this purpose, are appar-
ently at a standstill causing delay in the project. He called attention to the
opening of the new S. Hill school within the next two weeks and expressed the opinion
that the street is needed now more than ever. He suggested that plans be completed
for this street and that negotiations be completed with Mr. Brown later on.
Attorney Dahmen reported on his negotiations to date with NIr. Brown. He stated that
because of the cost of Mr. Brown's original offer to the City, and the conditions
i•nposed, it had been turned down and that Air. Brown had been asked to name a price
f .)r his entire interests which he, Mr. Brown, has been reluctant to do suggesting
instead that the City make him an offer. He expressed regret over the criticism
of Air. Slater regarding the delays occasioned in negotiations, but pointed out that
hr. Brown lives in Binghamton and visits in Ithaca at his home in Ellis Hollow only
on weekends, further that the Board meets only twice a month and that the last
meeting had to be postponed due to lack of a quorum.
Comm. Saperstone assured the group present that everything possible is being done
by City officials to further the plans for this project.
By Comm. Gaurnier; seconded by Comm. Colbert
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting in the next two
days to act on this matter in order to avoid -a delay of two weeks before the next
regular meeting of the Board. Carried.
Mayor Cook agreed to call such a meeting and assured those present that everything
possible will be done to hurry this project along.
Supervisor Hall spoke in favor of the project suggesting that the City might be in
a position to get bus service for South Hill with the extension of this street. He
also emphasized the safety factor for school children and the additional fire and
police protection that such a project would afford South Hill.
Carom. Colbert expressed his opinion that this project has been delayed too long and
urged that the Board be prepared to close the deal at the next Board meeting.
BIAS: The Supt. requested authorization to advertise for bids on the following items;
20 tons of 611, Class 150, bell and spigot, cast iron water pipe
1 pick -up truck
1 125 cubic foot air compressor
1 gas heating plant for 1,49 Fire Station
Fuel oil needs for the coming year for heating City Hall
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized to advertise for
bids as requested. Carried.
RONEO BEWDUCCI: Supt. Laverty recommended, as a result of a recent Civil Service
examination, that Romeo Berarducci be given a probationary appointment as Carpenter,
at his present rate of $1. 75 per hour.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the probationary appointment of Romeo Berarducci as carpenter at his
present rate of $1. 75 per hour be approved as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
SATITARY SEWER - P M TYLER DZIM -LO ENT: The Supt. requested authorization to submit
sanitary sewer plans for the Pyle -Tyler development known as Eastwood Extension, to
the N.Y.S. Dept. of Health for approval. He explained that this was at no cost to
the City.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to submit these plans as requested.
Carried.
BOUMEIuT REFTILL: The Superintendent recommended that the Board establish hourly
rental rates for City equipment as follows:
#34 Pitman Hydra -lift mounted on Army Surplus 6x6 - .$,5.00 per hr. with operator
#38 Ford tractor with Backhoe and Front -end Loader .. 5.00
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the hourly rental rates for the Pitman Hydra -Lift and the Ford Tractor
with Backhoe and Front -end loader be established at $5.00 each per hour with operator
as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
August 24, 1955
Comm. Gaurnier presented recommendations of the Highway Committee, arrived at at a
meeting held August 8, 1955• He noted the absence of Comm. Saperstone at the Com-
mittee meeting. Comm. Saperstonq objected to the repeatedieference to his being
absent at the Committee meetings. The recommendations were acted upon as follows:
S. AURORA STREET MIDGE: Comm. Gaurnier presented the following report of the City
Engineer:
"Contract work on the South Aurora Street bridge will start soon. This three -
girder, deck type bridge, span 71' with a 28' roadway is structurally sound. The
bridge belongs to the City and is to be salvaged by the Contractor and stored at a
location designated by the City. I recommend its future use on Giles St. at
VanAttas as the middle span of a relocated roadway across the pond area and that a
storage site for this structure be prepared in the sand bank area. The salvaged ste
structure should be cleaned and given one coat of preservative this Fall by the City."
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the report of the City Engineer in reference to the South Aurora St.
bridge be accepted and approved; and that the bridge be stored in the sand bank area
on Giles St., for future use as areplacement of the Giles St. bridge,
AND FURTHER, that the Superintendent be directed to prepare plans for the use of this
bridge and prepare the request of funds from the Bridge Reserve Fund to do the work
next year. Carried.
RESURFACIUiG OF iA ?FY: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be instructed to write to the residents of the
property abutting the alley between Farm and Marshall Sts. to the effect that the
Department will be unable to do this work this season because of the press of City
work. Carried.
BIDS - SIDE4TALKS: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the low bid as submitted by Freelove & Sepe, Cortland, N.Y. for side-
walk construction be accepted and awarded in accordance with the following prices:
Remove and replace 4" concrete sidewalks
Remove and replace 6" 11 it
or driveways
Remove flagstone & build 411 concrete walk
Remove flagstone & " 6" It is
Regrade flagstone walk
40¢ per sq. ft.
55¢ to to it
400 to it it
500 it to if
28¢ of " it
Upon inquiry from Comm. Saperstone as to whether property owners have had ample notice
that the City will do this work, Supt. Laverty answered that all had had at least one
year's notice and that they would be notified again before starting the work. Comm.
Saperstone recommended that they be notified again by registered mail.
Motion Carried.
RT ITT --SOUTH Aupor A STFm BFIDGE: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to secure a temporary right-of-way at
the southwest corner of the S. Aurora St. bridge as shown on a map prepared by the
City Engineer. Carried.
STREET LIGHTIA:G: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the entire overall master plan for street lighting as submitted by
N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be approved in principle.
Upon inquiry Comm. Saperstone ms informed that approval in principle did not mean
approval in the same order as presented. Carried.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the street lighting for the Tuning Fork in the amount of $1,500.00
Per year be approved and that the Common Council be requested to make an appropriation
to cover this cost effective in 1956.
Comm. Saperstone termed the plan as submitted an excellent one with the exception of.
the order in which categories were listed. Carried.
Comm. Gaurnier requested an extension of time for another two weeks to permit further
study of the third part of the recommendation relating to additional lighting in the
business district. The extension was granted by the Mayor.
Comm. Gaurnier then presented recommendations of the Highway Committee from their
Meeting of Aug. 2nd which were acted upon as follows:
BIDS - ROLLERS: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the low bid as submitted by L.B. Smith, Inc., Syracuse, N.Y. for the
purchase of two rollers be accepted and awarded in accordance with terms of their bid
as submitted in the net total amount of X11,545.00 for both rollers,
AND BE IT FURTWIR RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the transfer
of the sum of 111,545.00 from Capital Reserve Fund =5, Public Works Equipment, to pay
for these rollers.
-6—
August 24, 1955
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to provide an appropriation of
$11,118.00 for the annual curb and gutter program and an appropriation of $129620.00
for the annual gravel basing program for 1955 to finance these programs which were
eliminated from the 1955 budget. Carried
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction of
sidewalks at the following 35 locations; and that the cost thereof be billed to the
respective property owners in accordance with provisions of the City Charter at cost
plus 10p:
504 N. Albany Street
218 Park Place
618 W. Buffalo St.
213 -15 Second St.
916 -18 N. Cayuga St.
120 W. Seneca St.
327 Center St,
402..06 E. State St.
328 Center St.
214 Third St.
633 W. Clinton St.
216 Third St.
621 W. Clinton St.
105 Tompkins St.
206 W. Court St.
302 Utica St.
417 T%T. Court St.
4
502 Utica St.
421 W. Court St.
407 Willow Ave.
320 First St.
712 E. Buffalo St.
v 517 W. Green St.
412 W. Buffalo St.
602 W. Green St.
415 Cascadilla St.
705 W. Green St.
201 Cleveland Ave.
713 W. Green St.
111 Esty St.
415 Hancock St.
213 -17 Fulton St.
219 Linn St.
County Court House
308 Madison St.
Comm. Gaurnier noted that the Superintendent has been instructed to again notify
each property owner involved, by registered mail, of the City's intent to do this
work before starting. He further noted that of the 302 property owners who were
notified to repair their sidewalks, all but these 35 have complied.
Carried
BIDS - PAINTING STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Saper-
stone
RESOLVED, that the low bid as submitted by the Binghamton Service & Painting Co.,
Binghamton, N.Y., in the amount of $3,404.00 for two coats of paint for the bridge
and the amount of '925.00 for two coats of paint for the water main truss, thereby
making a total bid price of $4,329.00, be and hereby is accepted and awarded.
Carried.
BARBECUES AT SM -IART PARK: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that permission be granted A.M.E. Zion Church to hold a barbecue at
Stewart Park on Sept. 3, 1955; and that similar permission be granted to the Family
Circle Group to hold a barbecue on Sept. 14, 1955•
Carried.
=: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable he approved and ordered
rendered. Carried.
STEWART PARK CO�dC SION STAND: Comm. Saperstone requested that a complete report of
the cost of the new concession stand at Stewart Park, showing all facts and figures
be submitted at the next Board meeting. Mayor Cook agreed to request the Superin-
tendent to prepare such a report.
STING FORK - RT/WAY COSTS: Comm. Saperstone recommended that, since the Mayor has
a meeting tomorrow with Mr. Robinson, he discuss with him the final costs of indi-
vidual right -of -way acquired for the Tuning Fork and that the State be requested to
make the records in this respect available to the Board.
On motion the meeting was adjourned:
4eorge A. eBle a
n n Ct..•�a�t� ,'
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDL.,dGS
special Meeting Irv. " s #,i ,��rt, ` ' ° August 26, 1955
PRESENT' ,
Cpmmis - Co oft, Sape . S>,1e, B mod, Gaurnier, Egan, Clynes
Attor,;k*- - Dahmen
Supt of Public Works .. Laverty y A%
Engineer - Cass
Clerk - RrI -ean
�) .Dern:.ty Clerk' Sinsabaugh
�Iln the absence of Mayor Cook, Vice - Chairman Colbert presided.
1Rr�?DVIE°�' AVENUE EXTENSION: Comm. Colbert announced that this special meeting had
been called to hear reports from the City Attorney and the Highway Committee con-
cerning acquisition of rights--of-way necessary for the proposed extension of Grand-
view Avenue. Attorney Dahmen again reviewed his discussions to date with Mr. Brown.
He noted that while Mr. Brown has declined to make an offer to the Gity for his
entire interests he�has, however, stated that unless the City is willing to make an
offer in excess of $10,000, it will be wasted effort.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. C,.ynes
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown's property is reported to be assessed at $4,150.00 deemed to
represent true value thereof,
NOW THER$FORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works recommend to the
Common ' uncil that the City Attorney be authorized to make Mr. BroTm an offer of
$7,500*00 for his entire interests,
AND BE *IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if said offer of $7,500.00 is rejected by Air„ Brown,
then the Board recommend to the Council that the City Attorney be authorized and
directed to .Mart immediately dft action for condemnation proceedings to acquire
thatj,�ortion°of Mr. Brown's y.needed for right-of-way purposes, unless a
counter proposal is receiv X -,Mr-:;Ahkbwn, offering to sell to the City the porticn
of his property needed for g°ht.6T%.?,4LYvith the previously imposed conditions
eliminated from his proposal. •" '° " "Una married.
*..':By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board request the Common Council to appropriate the sum of
$7,500.00-.." the purc)�ase of Mr. Brown's property and that an additional appropria-
ti.on ',of ',4ide to cover the cost of extending Grand -view Ave. through to
H4Idsori -Street. Unanimously carried.
Attorney Dahmen requested authorization to start negotiations for two additional
rights -of- -way needed.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLtT70, that the City Attorney be authorized to start negotiations for these
rights-of-way as soon as feasible. Carried.
Comm. Saperstone suggested that the City Attorney be asked to present a report on
his nggati.ations as soon as possible to the full Board.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to call a special meeting of the Board, if
necessary, as soon as the City Attorney is prepared to present his report in this
matter. Carried
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Supt. Laverty recommended that the resolution adopted at
the last Board meeting requesting the Council for an. additional appropriation for
curb and gutter .7 jhd gravel basing programs for, }1955 .. r:escindpo and that a new
request be presefi-�ed the Council asking for an Ap ,0'J.t :k I 'x,900. for gravel
basing new streets._ "k`iie explained that he had that the Council
had already provided the sum of r,'i29,100.00 in Iwiay when the 955 budget was adopted
for these programs and that the additional amount of $7,900.00 is needed for gravel
rasing new streets riot provided for in the earlier appropriation.
Dot Comm.. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. C17nes
R.:SOIVED, :.hat the resolution adopted at the meeting held August 24,,,, `S5 reques`.•ir�:°
the Council to provide an additional a"opr#&tion for the annual cuts .& gutter and
gravel basing programs be and hereby is rescinded,
!10 BE .LT FURTIT,,R RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropr e= the sua of
� r
•�j,900.0'. for gravel basing new streets not, provided for in current.bWget furds�
Carried.
On motion' °°the. meeting` `gas adjourned. i
George A. Blean
City Clerk
Ali
r]
�"J
BOARD OF PUBLIC
AUDIT
AUGUST
,lew York Telephone Co
The American City Ya.gazine
T. G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
J. G. Pritchard & Son
William-J. Ryan
!°,'ilmar ?11, Carroll
Ne'-� York State Electric & Gas
Lillian Berdan
Herb Spencer
J0. J. Rumsey & Co.
Frank A. Bangs
A. B. C. Exterminating? Co.
M. Harlow Dean
Geo. W. Smith
Elgin Sweeper Co.
Connolly & Scalia
Tioga Auto Parts
Homer SteT,Tart
Syracuse Supply Co.
Ames Welding & Supply Co.
Culverts Service
Goodall Rubber-Co.
New York State Electric & Gas
The Ithaca Journal
H. C. T. ?rotor Co.
',Jilliam T. Pritchard
Highways Materials Co, Inc.
Brockway Motor Co, Inc.
LeValley, McLeod Inc.
Q,a z a. Truckit-ig Company
"framer's Auto Parts
Bre7-7er & Brown Co, Inc.
Glen Carlisle
E. M. McQuade
Paul Mancini & Sons
Esso Standard Oil Co.
Bicknell Mfg. Co.
G. DeLaurentis
Smith & Ceffrey Co.
')% D. McElwee & Sons
"taker Lumber & Supply Co, Inc.
Rumsey- Ithaca Corp.
Knight Paving Products Inc.
University Sand & Gravel
WORKS PROCEEDINGS
SHEET
24, 1955
"o rp
Corp.
Binghamton Industrial S>>pply Co., Inc.
Sturm Bros.
Driscoll Bros & Co.
City of Ithaca(Water & Sewer Fund)
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp.
(- overall Service & Supply, Inc.
yB & B Sales Company
Goodall Rubber Company
William H. Quinn
New York State Electric & Gas Corp
B & L Motors
Douglas Tool & Hardware Co, Inc.
Rothschild's
3alch Bros & West Co, Inc
McQuire Gardens
A. M. Little & Son
"easy 2price
Raym n o .
Herb Snot
Lustra Corn. of America
77.2b
4.00';
53 80
11.97
13 . 86
125.37
5.00
5.00 -�..
112.83
29.19 .�
7.00 .
27.41
309.48'°
77.31
41.70
65.82 �.
88.90
2.95
146.14_
29.37
423.36
21216. 56
15.52
6,673.50
4.43
22.50
18.
19.23
25 . On,
03,25. .
9.51 r,-
34.80 !�
33.55
1'� , 20
3.04
114.12
13.75
212.14 w_
50,60
584.31
865.89
1,91%08 -
673.35 - -
101.33
7.60
107.88
14.10
. 32
15.62
67-38 M ---
26.95 1..
84.92
16.31 ,.. ---
60.88
203.58
17.43
177.05
78.40 �...
11.65
16.80
50.00
51.38 --
Board of Public Proceedings
Audit Sheet
Awrust 2L, 1955
Sheet # 2
Cornell University
1.00
Robinson & Carpenter
15.76
Ithaca Printing Service
23-00
49.72
Haverstich Toro Sales Corp.
White
1�
138.5O
Nurseries
tX
16.36 "
xoodall Mfc,. Co.
17.2 t -`
Ralph J. Mazza, M. D.
John W. Hirshfeld, D.
W. Hir4hfeld, M. D.
70 •'0 t
X5.76
John
25.80
F. R. C. Forster, M. D.
1.0.00
Brooks Pharmacy
21.60
Anthony J. Leone, Y. D.
5
nnight Paving ProCucts, Inc.
,163.67
884.43;,,"
The General Crushed Stone Co.
550 LL3
The Atlantic Refining Co.
•
Genesee `yiping Cloth Co, Inc.
84.74;
•I`Arlen Sales
32.83
L. B. Townsend
11.27 t'
Ithaca Coop G. L. F. Service, Inc.
47.70
Haverstick Aq Inc.
8•56
10.65 rte'
Jamieson- ti "cK_inney Co, Inc.
Haverstick & Co, Inc.
9.45 • °�
15.35
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co.
Co.
.
4-13.47
The General Crushed Stone
Ydalsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc.
18.94''`
Paul Mancini & Sons
41.25 t.
400.00'
R. F Pendleton
T. G. 14i11erI s Sons Paper Co.
39.j'7
City Chamberlain
9.56 ^ ° ^'
APPROVED B FI E COMMITTEE
BOARD OF PUBLIC JORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECJIVABLE
24
August IQ-. 1955
Leonardo, Frank
$ 10.00 -
Cornell University
44.82 -'
Dunlop, James
11.92-1
Rollins, N. and Brown, R. M.
8.88'`
Northrop, Clark S.
133.20°
Dispenza, Anthony
128.25- -
Golder, A. J.
156.60,
Illoncsik, John & Helen
114.63.,,
Hoffman, Joseph & Ruth
217.31
Gravelding, Austin C.
106.73.. -
Village of Cayuga Heights
32.06,
Miller, Carrie L.
194.20 -
Knapp, Grace E.
203.4 -
Dennis, Fred H.
191.75 ✓
Tompkins, Irene R.
6.47
Brewer, Rhoda T.
6.93
]d'PROVED BY FINANCE C%2, fITTEE
BOARD OF PUBLIC T,TORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
August 24, 1955
City of Ithaca
$ 25.00,. -
Village of Interlaken
41.22°`"
New York State Elec. & Gas Corp.
5.33 --=
BroTm, Richard M.
17.50 `r
Cornell University
3.31 —
Baldini, August
124.43`"
Failing Plumbing Co.
3.96--
Devener, Stephen & Jacqueline
11.88—
Knapp, Joseph
269.90 —
Frank, Joseph L.
101.63- -
Brewer, Dale
223.45
L. A. Missilier, Hull & O'Connor
81.45'"
Hill, Harley
13.29`
Ciaschi, James & Agnes
5.33
Nichols, Alice
1K5.00
Baker, Richard E.
1.20—
Schickel, Norbert
2.67—
Allen, John T. & Antonia M.
.84
Pfohl, Edmund & Katherine
1,20--
Knight, William & Rose
28.96°°
Morgan, L. A.
8.1.2 °`
Wilson, Everett D.
54.06'
Jamarusty, Jos. & Patricia
137.35 ,
Rustyak, Joseph & Elizabath
6.47
Lakemount f'cademy
50.46 —
APPROVED BY FINANCE CONYITTEE
fFx
f
J
GENERAL FUND
Walter S. Wolf 186.25
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for Audit August 24, 1955.
,Alen, John T.
$8.26 -"
Beals, McCarthy & ttogers.Inc.
Ithaca Inc.
3.57.x..
Binghamton - hxpress
Co.,
21.60:
Bristol The
7.06
Burroughw Corporation
18.20"'
Caxter Co., Ralph B.
41.85 -�
Chairman, Workmen's Compensation Board
18.17-7 ,
'
Clarkson Chemical Co. Inc.
23.55'
Goodrich Co., The B. F.
25.74 '
Haverstick & Co. Inc.
1075.88+'
Head, Henry H.
1,08s
Ithaca Agency Inc.
1091.79,1"
Ithaca, Citycf, General Fund
,-
1536.37
Jones Co., John w iley
1072.00°
Kline's Pharmacy
4.05 -"
Knight Paving Products. Inc.
183.37
Little and Son, A. M.
14.221
Millers Sons Paper Co., T.G,
19,32-
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
26.79 -.
New York Telephone Co.
27.22.0
Overhead Door Sales Co.
Inc.
338.00 -�`
hoot's Express
16,56
Rothschild's
.<
.30 r
ttumsey- Ithaca Corp.
79,16
Shelton's Refrigerator Sales and Service
5.00
Sherwin - Williams Co., The
64.00.x:
Socony- Vacuum Cil Co.
Corp.
15.95
Stallman Distributing
28.80
Walton - East Branch Foundry Corporation
264.33
Worthington - Gamon Meter Division
Larkin, Dr, Leo P.
249
45.80
.
0 6,327.89
Approved Finance Committee
Ili
..a
Special Meeting
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROC
CITY OF ITHACI! , N. Y.
4'030 p.m.
PR'E'SENT:
I4ayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Gaurnier, Egan
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Clerk - Blean
Sept. 9, 1955
9011
GRANDV3V,4 AVENUE EXTENSION: r,,ayor Cook announced that this special meeting had
been called to take action to authorize him to enter into a land contract agreement
With Nor. Brown regarding the purchase of his land needed by the City in order to
provide a right- of-way for the proposed extension of Grandview Ivenue. Attorney
Dahmen reviewed his discussions with Fir. Brown to date in this respect and reported
that Fir. Brown has now agreed to accept $7,500.00 for all his interests in this
parcel of land with the exception_ of a triangular portion which will be located on
the north side of the proposed extension of this street and upon which he, Yr. Brown,
previously had granted an option for purchase for a church site. He reported that
the Council had made the fiends available for the purchase of Mr. Brown's property.
He reported further that he had prepared a land contract agreement in this respect
between Air. Brown and the City which provides for a down payment of $1,000, immediate
possession to be given the City which will permit the city to start work there imme-
diately, and the balance of $6,500 to be paid upon receipt of a deed to the property.
He recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute this land contract.
Comm. Saperstone noted that the original offer of $7,500 approved by the Board was
for Fir. Brown's entire interests and stated that he had no objection to the present
arrangement if Mr. Brown is going to donate the excluded portion for church purposes,
but did object if he is expecting to realize financial gain. Comm. Gaurnier con-
curred with Hr. Saperstone in this respect and registered his protest if Lr. Brown
receives any financial gain therefrom however small. Attorney Dahmen reported that
Mr. Brown informed him that the consideration involved in the option was for a
negligible amount and that it had been given over two years ago. He therefore felt
this was not an after - thought by Mr. Brown. After further discussion it was the con-
sensus of opinion that in the event the option for church purposes is not exercised
then this property should revert to the City. Attorney Dahmen advised that such a
clause is included in the land contract which he has prepared.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to enter into a land contract agreement with
W. Brown for the purchase of his property on Grandview Avenue Extension for the
sum of $7,500. in accordance with the terms and conditionscontained in the agree-
ment as presented by the City Attorney; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and
hereby are authorized and directed to sign and execute same on behalf of the City.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved
WATER AFD S94EFL HATS - GRANDVIEN AVENUE: Comm. Saperstone presented a recommenda-
tion of the Superintendent that he be authorized to install water and sewer mains
in the proposed extension of Grandview Avenue at city expense, before the gravel
basing of the street is done, inasmuch as the City is the developer in this parti-
cular area and proposes to sell lots on this street. He noted that there is approxi-
mately 300 feet of both water and sewer mains involved estimated to cost approximatP-
Iy $2,400.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be and he hereby is authorized to proceed with the instal -
lation of water and sewer mains in Grandview .Avenue Extension, at city expense,
prior to gravel basing of this street at an estimated cost of X2,400. in accordance
with his recommendation.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
songs A. Glean
City Clerk
n2' BOARD Cg PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4 :30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Sept. 14, 1955
Mayor- Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Gaurnier, Clynes, Egan
Aldermen - Horn, Johnson
Attorney - Dabvken
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
FLURnW: Minutes of the preceding regular meeting and the special meeting held
August 26th, and Sept. 9th respectively were duly approved.
S: Bids which had been received were opened and read by the Clerk on the follow-
ing items:
-t-TON PICK -UP TRUCK:
Trade -In
Name of Bidder Total Bid Allavw= Not Bid
H.C.T. Motor Company G.M.C. $2,063.50 w 800.00 $1,263.50
Cayuga Motors Ford 2,356.00 1018.00 1,338.00
Walsh & Son Chevrolet Chevrolet 2,228.34 77$.34 1,450.00
William T. Pritchard Dodge 1,795.08
By Cam. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Conwitttee for study and
report. Carried.
AIR C M:
Total Bld, Trade -In Net Hid
Contractors Syracuse Sales Co.
Ingersoll Rand (125 CFM)
Contractors Syracuse Sales Co.
Ingersoll Rand (210 CDO
Hawing Equipment Corp. - Chicago Pneumatic
( 125 CF'M)
( 210 CFM)
$3.775.00 r 600.00 $3.175.00
6.555.00
3,791.12
6,460.00
Rupp Equipment Co. - Jaeger (125 CFK)
MacDougall Equip. Co. Inc. LeRoi (125 CFH) 3,670.00
n
It of n ( 210 CFI:) 6,360.00
1000.00 5,555-00
791.12 3,000-00
1060.00 5,400.00
3,130-00
770.00 2,890.00
860.00 5.500.00
By Cam. Clynes: seconded by Coma. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the !later & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
CAST = WATER PIPE:
I.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. $1.73 per foot
MdUane Cast Iron Pipe Co. 1.74 " it
Warren Foundry & Pipe Corp. 1.74 11 it
R.D. 'food Company► 1.67 " " in carload lots f.o.b. Ithaca
it It It of 143 It in truckload lots
By Canm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the dater & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
2 1
Sept. 14, 1955
HEATTAG EAU Al C111 G AGE:
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc. $5,817.00
Morusty & Son 4,278.00
Failing's Plumbing Co. 5,523.48
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report. Carried
II HEATING CAT AT =CV:
name of_l adder
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc. $1,157.00
Morusty & Son 1,282.00
Failing's Plumbing Co. 1,755.70
Jamieson McKinney Co. 1,525.00
r By Coins. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
R Z OL VED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Canittee for study
and report. Carried
CONCRETE SAW:
Felkner Mfg. Co.
':901.71 with
131 hp engine
it t' it
(alternate)
657.40 '►
71 It It
Clipper Mfg. Co.
839.80 "
14.6 hp engine (Model C -1)
n It tt
( alternate)
678.30 't
14.6 is " (Model C-130)
to n
(alternate)
516.80 :,
71 ►t t► (Model C -75)
Tri -Line Company
907.00 "
13
By Comm. Gaurnier:
seconded by Comm.
Clynes
RESOLVED, that the
bids be referred
to the Highway Committee for study and report,
Carried.
Culver's Service
Sinclair Refining Co.
L.B. Townsend
"0.022 below posted tank wagon price at time of delivery
0.023 rt if tt rt
0,019 is It it a
less 1% 15th Prox.
of rt to It to
it II it N It
By Cam. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
1MSOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report. Carried.
Hilt Fu CRAM _ ax^w��u �
.. �,., ,x�„ z �,- ,,,�.CE : The Clerk read a letter from Helen Craig, owner of
Property at 306. -08 Fairmount Avenue, protesting a bill received by her from Alby &
Son in the amount of 7103.58 as her share of the cost of repairing a sewer main
which serves her property and adjacent properties.
Mayor Cook Veferred the complaint to the Water & Sewer Committee for investigation
and report.
SEWAGE FERMI_ WQODC WT ,AVENUE & k==T TEMC: The Clerk reported receipt
of a permit from the N.Y.S. Dept. of Health to discharge sewage effluent from the
proposed sewer extensions in Woodcrest Avenue and Woodcrest Terrace, after treat-
ment in the existing singe treatment works of the City, into Cayuga Lake through
the existing outlet pipe.
The Clerk was authorized and directed to have this permit recorded in the County
Clerk's office as required.
-5 —
Sept. 14, 1955
Previous to the re- lighting of their heavy traffic districts they had 32 night fatali-
ties as a result of automobile accidents during the previously- mentioned period, and
but one night fatality during a similar period following the modernization of their
street lighting.
The two members of the Highway Committee of this Board submitting this proposal
feel that it is our duty to call this situation to the Common Council's attention,
who in the final analysis have to provide the money for such a project. We have
confidence that our hard - working progressive Common Council will take cognizance of
this need for improved lighting in our heavily-traveled business districts, and trust
that they will do as we are doing and follow the recommendations of men who are ex-
perts in the field of street lighting and the modernization of the same."
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. C]ynes
RESOLVED, that the proposal of the Pt. ,S. Electric & Gas Corp. to improve the street
lighting in the primary and secondary business districts be accepted; and that an
additional appropriation of $5,500 be included in the 1956 budget for this purpose,
as the first step toward the comprehensive street lighting program.
Comm. Saperstone strenuously opposed is plan of action and urged consideration of
the residential areas first. He disc ted the low per capita cost as having no
direct bearing on the subject; he presented a summary of the traffic accidents in
the city compiled from reports of the Traffic Commission as follows:
Month Residential_Areas
Jan.
47
Feb.
50
March
25
April
27
May
39
June
28
July
20
August
22
He reviewed a survey made by him of rE
350 street lights are of 85 to 90 irati
least 200 watts; he criticized lightii
ones and suggested that it was an obl
windows - not a taxpayer expense; he 7
areas which his survey indicated are i
N. Titus Ave., Cleveland Ave., Green
300 and 500 blocks of 11. Seneca St.,
Court, N. Geneva, Second, Adams, Firsi
Linn, Marshall, Farm, King, Brindley,
Giles, Ferris P1., Elmwood Ave., Oak J
He exhibited a list of stores on State
wholly dark at night; he compared the
6t5,500 with an estimated cost of 12,50
areas; he referred to the business are
He criticized the use of overhead wiri
the business area as stated in the prc
Comm. Gaurnier stated that members of
lighting store windows on State St. bu
areas to prevent increasing accidents,
but covers State St. from Cornell Infi
Green St. to Cayuga, Cayuga St. from G
Buffalo, and Aurora St. f-rom Green to
Mayor Cook lauded the Committee for a
consideration be given to the resident
Comm. Saperstone offered an amendment
given first consideration, but Mayor C
Mayor then called for a roll c all vote
AYES: 4
NAYS: 1 - Saperstone
Comm. Saperstone then asked that his
Council for study, and he was advised
if he so wished and present the facts
Clyne)
RESOL ED, that the request of Brooks
ditioning effluent into the sanitary
existing rules and regulations of the
School Areas
14
18 3
13 4
19 4
18 6
9 4
6 1
4 3
;idential areas showing that approximately
size and recommended their increase by at
the business areas before the residential
,ration of the merchants to light their store
.sted the following streets in residential
i need of improved lighting: W. Clinton St.,
;., intersection of S. Geneva & Titus Ave.,
'ark Pl. , Madison St., ?,lashington St., W.
,?-lillow Ave., Dey, Lincoln, Auburn, Yates,
sherry, Fair, THood, S. Hill Terrace, Columbia,
re., and Pidgedale Rd,
Z
ropq
W
St. which he stated were either partially or
ost of 77 lamps in the business areas for
or less for 350 lamps in the residential
as State St, from the Eagles to the Elks.
.g for 55 of the lighting units proposed for
losal, and urged that it should be underground.
he Highway Committee are not *worried about
are concerned with lighting in the business
that the 15,500 is not for State St. alone,
mary to Geneva St., Seneca St. to Cayuga,
een to Buffalo, Tioga St. from Green to
uffalo St.
ood report and expressed the hope that some
al areas as soon as possible.
o the effect that the residential areas be
ok ruled his amendment out of order. The
Motion Carried.
rks be listed and presented to the Common
Mayor Cook to appear before the Council
person.
: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm.
armacy for permission to discharge air con -
wer at 126 E. State St., in accordance with
card, be approved and granted.
Carried.
Cj �f `j
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
AIIOIT SHEET
/ Sept. 14, 1955
v Matthew Bender & Co. , Inc. $ 40.00 ,.
VanNatta Office Equip. Co. 8.62 !•.:
N.Y. Telephone Co. 73.06 ,/f
Ithaca .Printing Service 38.50 v
City Chamberlain 20.24 ✓
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co. 24.69
Cramers Auto Parts 22.211?./
Socony=Vacuum Oil Co. 21.07
Wm. J; Ryan 19.32 ' /
.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 387.75 V
City of. Ithaca (Water & Sewer Div.) 98.85K
Mrs. Lillian Berdan 5.001/ i •
The Ithaca Journal 5.64 l(,,,
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co. 15.35V ,
C.J. Rumsey & Co. 128.47
Brewer .c& Brown 105.33
t A.B.C. Exterminating Co. 7.00 -
Frank A. Bangs 13.76
• The Ithaca Journal 19.05
international Harvester Co. 6.85 1.---
Connolly & Scalia 27.75 '/
Goodyear Service Stores 3.09 s
Tioga Auto Parts 50.42 4'"
Syracuse Supply Co. 18.93L-0'
R.J.- Pendleton 75.00 F''
Culver's Service 49.21 A,
N.Y.S. Elec. & 02s. Corp. 2219.381-6'
Karl L. Phillips, Inc. 21255
P.:'
Syracuse Supply Co.
Lad2.slav Mazourek 14.45 .✓
'Knight Paving Products 42.96 .
st II if • 257.76 ►/
The General Crushed Stone Co. 225.19y/'
Bicknell Mfg. Co. 67.12 /
Binghamton Ithaca Exp. Co. 5.971.1
Baker Lumber & Supply Co. 179.74
Rumsey-Ithaca, Corp. 1768.93 , /
University Sand & Gravel 249.51 (/
Sturm Bros. 52.35 t/
,Wri�•allace Steel & Supply Co. 91.78
averstick & Co. , Inc. 117.53
Wilmer W. Carroll 13.44 46". •
Wm. H. Quinn 34.861
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 105.20 /
Cayuga Motor Sales 18.54 V1 /
Coverall Service & Supply Inc. 23.00 L/
Norton Elec. Co. 2.31 1/2
Andy Soyring 21.73 vv/
Vann's Motor Service 26.00 V
The Garland Co. 111.3767
?.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 111.32 V
Snap-on tool Rep. 10.10
Spencer's Body Shop 48.95 1,"
.
Kouf Bros. 37.50
Empire State Culvert Corp. 154.26 V
_ 0.m.O.M. Scott & Sons Co. 28.05
George W. Smith 19.05 .,.
Ithaca Coop G.L.F. Service, Inc. 46.85 /
Robinson & Carpenter 121.56
D.L. & W. RR Co. 6.89
The Mexico Forge 140.25 //
Grass Cutting Equip. Co. , Inc. 11.55 t
Klein's Dist. Co. 37.34 V
Mark Beathan 171.00 4
Lang's Machine Shop 1.50 4
F.R.C. Forster, M.D. 27.00
Martin B. Tinker, M.D. 4]..04 I
L.B. Townsend 11.36 U
Homer Stewart 49.55 ✓
The Atlantic Refining Co. 537.01
-Clarkson Chemical Co. 78.15
Approved by Finance cpmrittee:
w
BOOR nF PUBT,TC
�,pn,,'
A?nTT SHEET
Sept. 11, 1,955
Matthir Bender & Co., Inc.
4n.00
VanNatta Uvice Equip. Co.
T.Y, Telephone Co.
73.0
Ithaca Printing Service
V - 10
City Chamberl?An
20:24
T.G. NOTerIg Sons Paper Co.
Cramers Arto Parts
22.21°,,
Soconylvacuur Oil Co.
21. y,
19.32
•,m. J; Ryan
��.Y.5. Elec. & Gps Corp.
Ci t7 of - Ithaca (',later & Sewer Div.)
98.'85
Yrs. Lillipr Rerder
5-00V
The Ithaca Jon-nal
5.64
Ithaca VArdow Clep-lni Co.
15.35
C.J. Rumsey V Co.
1-28.47 V"
Brener A WOMOM
105.33
A.B.C. Exterrinatir7 Go.
7.0o
Frank A. Bangs
13.76
The Ithacy journal
17-05 -
Aternntional Farvoster Co.
6.85
Connolly A Scalia
27-75
Goodyear Service Stores
1.00
Vo7a Auto Parts
51.42
37racrse Supp!7 Co.
AR.931.
RJ. Pendleton
75,on
Culver's Service
40,21 ps
l.Y.5. ?1ec. A sps. Corp.
2219.38V
Ypri L. PhYllps, Inc.
.27,
Syrncuse Supply Co.
21.._55
Lp%slqv 147nurek
lb&
Kninht Paving Products
tt if 11
Lv,.96 1,,�/
257-76 -
The General Crushed Stone Co.
225-19AV,
Bicknell Mfg. Co.
67.12
4-Opyton Vhycv Fyn. Co.
5.97
BpRar Lumber A Supply Cn.
170-74
Rrmsey-Ithaca , Corp.
1768093
university Ord 0 Gravel
240.51
Sturm Bros.
52.35
`.Tellace !t-eel `311pply Co.
91-78 OK
haverVick A Co. , Inc.
10.53
Will_npr ',T. Carroll
F. f',Uinn
Ithaca Oppr X Auto Parts Co.
Cayrg- Motor Spies
13.14 j/
Coverall Sprvice X Supply Inc.
2'3.()O
Norton Wec. Co.
2.31
Ardy Soyrin�7
21:7
Vpnrly Yntor Service
26.00
The Orland Co.
1111
T.T.S. Flec. A Aps Corp.
ill
Snap-or tool aep.
VAN,'
Spencer's Rody Sher
48.95 V
Kou? Bros.
37.50
Empire St-te Culvert Corp.
iv&?_6
C.N. Scott F Sons Co.
22.05
George A Smith
ithpcp Cnop W.-. Service, Inc.
WON,
Robinson 0 Orpentor
121.16
D.L. & RE Co.
The Lezico Forge
14, 59,
Grass Cutting Quip. Co., Inc.
11:55
Klein's Dist. Co.
YOU
hArk Beathnn
171,no
Approved by Firpry Jorpittee:
�-
Lang's Fachine Shore
1-50
,
r. ,:.C. Forster, N.C.
27.00
W�'
h1artin R. Tinker, E,R.
W .A
IV'
LIT. Townsend
11-36
CC-
Homer Stewart
49-55
W
The Atlantic Rpfirir7 Co.
'97.011
Clarkson"? Che7icpl Co.
Approved by Firpry Jorpittee:
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices-presented for audit zieptember 14, 1955.
Allen, John To
Art Craft of Ithaca Inc,
Beals., McCarthy & Rogers: Inc.
Big George's Express
Chase Manhattan Bank, The
Consolidated Brick Co.
Driscoll Bros. & Co.
General Chemical Division
Grey, Walter E,
Haverstick & C o. Inc.
Head, Henry x.
Ithaca Delivery
Ithaca, City of, General blind
n n n n a:
n n n n n
Ithaca Junk Co.
Ithaca Printing Service
Jones Co., John Wiley
Kelsey, Charles W,, Collector
Long Is Machine Shop
-Little & Son, A. M,
Miller's Sons Paper Co., 1', G.
Morgan Co., J. F.
National Lead Co.
Neptune Meter Co,
New York State Electric & Gas Corp,
New York Telephone Co,
Overhead Door bales Co,
Personius, Carl.
Robinson & Carpenter
Rodgers Motor Lines Inc.
Rumsey, C. J. & Co.
Stal.lman of Ithaca Inc,
Tioga Auto Parts
Townsend, L. B.
Wallace & 'Tiernan Inc.
Wallace Steel & o apply Co.
Walsh & Son Gievrolet Inc.
Will Corporation
Alo, Frank S,
Brooks Pharmacy
Approved Finance Committee
67,28
20.78
82.445 �r
13oa
178.75 VVI,
45.87
671,44
27,86
641,97
2.96
2.45
199.19
251s.z8
1536.37`
!.
254..40'
138.5
237.55
15.o4 ,
89.2.1
347.95
158.60 ,
14.7 5.98
51.11
338.04
7.28
?3.11
229.60
18.38
21,50
14.90 %.
36.83.E
12.77
45.76`
57.64
2302 �.
110 .16
11,00 .
6 10,079.25
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
SEPTEtiBER 14, 1955
Palmer, Edward
$ 3.31
Allen, F. E.
.6 -47
Prince, Arthur
29.79
Thomas, Ruth H.
6.47
Hurst, Elmer T.
3.31
Sanders, Forrest & Marguierite
18L.92
Ross, John W. & Virginia
6.47
Petito, Carlo & Carmela
2,66
Godley, Edmond
138. 50
Reeves, A. K.
24.01
Greene, Walter F. & Mollie
142.43
Hull Heating & Plbg. Co.
42.72
Durling, Augusta
169. 27
Glerside Water District
18.35
Cornell Univ.
15.16
Roman, John
3.31
A PROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 6 -
Sept. 14, 1955
HYDRANTS - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS:
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes to install
RESOLVED, that the request of the Village of Cayuga Heights for permission /three
hydrants on N. Sunset Drive, under existing rules and regulations of the Board, be
approved and granted. Carried.
SEtiJER EXTENSION - VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS:
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the request of the Village of Cayuga Heights for permission to con-
nect a sewer main extension in the vicinity of the Country Club Rd. to the City
sewer system under terms of the present contract be approved and granted.
Carried.
Comm. Saperstone explained that this is the equivalent of an additional 350 feet
of water and sewer main extensions in the Village.
BARBECUES AT STEWAR.T PARK: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that permission be granted to Farmer Production Credit Association to
hold a barbecue at Stewart Park on Sept. 15th and that similar permission be granted
to Patch Lumber Co. employees to hold a barbecue on Sept. 17th with the understand-
ing that they are not open to the public.
Carried.
NEW CONCESSION STAND AT ST.77JART PARK: Comm. Egan presented a detailed report on
the cost to date, in the amount of `12,438.60 of the new concession stand at Stewart
Park. He noted that each Board member had received a copy thereof and asked that
the Clerk be instructed to mail copies to members of the Stewart Park Commission.
-JDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
FCSOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and the
same hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved
and ordered rendered. Carried.
At this point in the meeting Supt. Laverty requested and was granted permission to
be excused from the meeting.
I.V F&ECHISE: Comae. Saperstone strongly urged and recommended that television be
rut on a franchise or concession basis. He maintained that the present operator
retains a virtual monopoly and should be compelled to enter into a franchise with
the city in order to provide some additional revenue for the city and to protect
its citizens against possible increased costs. He estimated that at'the rate of
about 10, of net income from this business the city might expect to receive in the
neighborhood of from $4,000 to "5,000 and he recommended that the City Attorney be
requested to prepare a franchise agreement between the present operator and the
City for consideration.
Mayor Cook advised him that this matter may be studied by the Highway Committee and
if any recommendation is presented to the Board, it will be forwarded to the proper
Committee of the Council.
STEWART PARK SWINFING: Calling attention to his interest in good clean swimming for
citizens of Ithaca, Comm. Saperstone lauded the local Youth Bureau for the excellent
Job done in supervising the bathing beach at Stewart Park during the past summer.
He noted that a total of 13,275 persons swam at the park during the season. He sub-
mitted comparative figures for other neighboring cities in this respect as follows
Waverly - 43,388 swimmers during the season - 415 taught to swim
Cortland - 34,497 n it of it - 4,$0 n ❑ „
Finghamton - 36,998 it It It - 438
E. Rochester - 51.840 it it If - 465
He noted that the population of E. Rochester is only 8,000. He deplored the filthy
condition of the beach at Stewart Park adjacent to the supervised bathing area and
urged the Board to seriously consider furnishing clean bathing facilities for the
teaching of swimming and use thereof by citizens of Ithaca.
Mayor Cook stated that while he had allowed Mr. Saperstone to speak on
he would hermit no debate on it at this time.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
t r'
ov lean
03A 14
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. Sept. 28, 1955
PRrSENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Gaurnier, Clynes, and Egan
Attorney .. Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public 14orks - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
hLTq`TgT"ES: minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
AUCTION SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that an auction for the sale of
the city -owned lot and one -car garage located at 6!7 S. Plain St. had been duly ad-
vertised and held on Sept. 22nd, as authorized by the Common Council, but that he
had received only one bid thereon 7$nich was for less than the appraised price thereof
so he had to refuse the bid.
The matter was referred back to the Water & Sewer Committee for further review.
CRAT]?JVIEvJ AVE�]UE EXTENSION: Attorney Dahmen reported that Mr. & Mrs. Clayton sl.
Smi °:n, 205 Grandview Ave., have offered to donate a small portion of their property
needed for the extension of Grandview Avenue at no consideration to the City, if the
City in turn will agree to remove and dispose of two poplar trees from in front of
their property. He reported further on his correspondence with firs. Frank Kula, who
lives in Philadelphia regarding acquisition of a portion of her property also needed
for this purpose. He stated that he had informed her that the City is willing to
take care of several poplar trees on her property which have been damaged by a recent
hurricane and also make some adjustments in regard to her property line if she will
donate the property in question to the City. He recommended no consideration for
her property at this time.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board approve the removal and disposal of the tuo, poplar trees
from in front of the property of Mr. & Mrs. Clayton T,J, Smith, 205 Grandview Ave., in
return for their donating a small portion of their property needed by the City for
a right-of-way for the extension of Grandview Ave.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board gratefully accept this gift to the City by
Nr, & Mrs, Smith and that the Clerk be directed to acknowledge the Board's acceptance
of their offer. Carried.
S. AUROF.A STREET FOOTBRIDGE: Comm. Gaurnier announced that the N.Y.S. Dept, of
Public VTorks has advised that a temporary footbridge will be constructed on S. Aurora
St. over Six Mile Creek, at State expense, for public use during the period of con-
struction of the new bridge.
STREET LIGHTS: Comm. Gaurnier reported that 302 street lights remain in the City
which are of the 1,000 lumen size and that the Highway Committee recommends to the
full Board that the Council be requested for an additional appropriation of $500
from the Contingent Fund, for the balance of this year, to permit their increase to
2,500 lumens immediately. He noted that the annual cost of this change will amount
to tZ.114.00.
By Comte. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be approved and that the Council be requested for
an additional appropriation of 0,500. for the balance of this year, from the Contin-
gent Fund to budget Account -180 to permit the increasing of these 302 street lights
immediately from 1,000 to 2,500 lumens. _
Comm. Saperstone insisted that the increase in size of lamps will not provide the
lighting needed unless some of the fixtures are replaced to provide better reflectors
for the larger lights. Comm. Gaurnier assured him that the reflectors will be chang-
ed where necessary at the expense of N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp.
Carried
.CONCRETE SAW: By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with one concrete saw be awarded
to Tri -Line Co., Racine, wis., in accordance with the terms of their bid as submitted
in the amount of $907.00 f.o.b. Ithaca, N.Y.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the
transfer of the sum of $907.00 from Capital Reserve Fund 45, Public Works Equip-
ment, to pay for this piece of equipment. Carried.
2! # '(_l
•
- 2 -
Sept. 28, 1955
1
G.L.F. FCOTBRII)GE: Comm. Gaurnier announced that in response to a request made by
Mayor Cook, the G.L.F. had consented to the public use of their footbridge at the
southerly end of S. Tioga St. during the period of the construction of the new
bridge on S. Aurora St. over Six Mile Creek.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Clynes
'- „SOLVED, that the action taken by the Mayor in this matter be approved; and that
t "ie thanks of this Board be extended to G.L.F. for the public use of this bridge.
Carried.
BSS - FUEL OIL: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
72SOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with fuel oil requirements for
heating City Hall for the coming year be awarded to Sinclair Refining Co. in accor-
dance with the terms of their low bid submitted at prevailing tank wagon price at
time of delivery less 2.3¢ per gallon. Carried.
DATING PLANT FIRE STATION: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the contract for a new heating plant at Fire Station be awarded
to Brewer & Brown Co., Inc. in accordance with the terms of their low bid submitted
in the amount of $1,157.00 Carried.
1 =00 PLANT AT CITY GARAGE: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the contract for a new heating plant at the City Garage be awarded to
Morusty & Son in accordance with the terms of their low bid as submitted in the
amount of $4,278.00; and further that the Board approve of the distribution of the
contract cost and the other incidental work in relation thereto to budget accounts
161, 183 and 184. Carried.
PARKING RATES - E. GREEN STREET PARKING LOT:
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the parking rates in the East Green Street parking lot be changed
to 3� for the first half. -hour, and 2 nickels for an hour, with a continuation of the
one hour limit,effective as soon as meter changes can be made.
Carried.
PARK M RATES W. GREEN STREET PARWG LOT:
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the rates for parking in the 14. Green St. parking lot be changed to
2 hour limit cumulative parking at the rate of 5¢ for the first half- hour, 2 nickels
for one hour, 3 nickels for an hour and a half, four nickels for two hours, effec-
tive as soon as the meter changes can be made.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clyne$
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and hereby
are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered ren-
dered. Carried.
BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Fgan
RESOLVED, that the bids received at the last meeting for the purchase of cast iron
pipe be tabled; and that the Superintendent be authorized to readvertise for bids
thereon for a minimum carload lot of 25 tons.
Carried.
AIR COMPRESSOR: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the contract for a new air compressor be awarded to Nearing Equipment
Corporation in accordance with the terms of their low bid as submitted in the net
amount of -';>3,000. Carried.
J;.'013 PICKUP TRUCK: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that upon recommendation of the Water Division, the bid of Cayuga Motors
for a 1 -ton 1956 pickup Ford be accepted at X1,338.
Unanimously Carried.
HELM CRAIG - SEWER SERVICE: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Gaurnier
RESOLVED, that the letter received from Helen Carig concerning a bill received by
her from a contractor for work on a private sewer be referred to the City Attorney
for reply. Carried.
- 3 -
Sept. 28, 1955
WATER LINE TO ISLAND: Comm. Saperstone noted a recent newspaper item stating that
installation of 1,000 feet of water line to service the new maintenance garage built
on "The Island" by the State Dept. of Public Works had been undertaken by the City.
He inquired as to when this installation had been authorized. Upon examination of
the minutes by the Clerk it was revealed that authorization for this work was re-
corded in the minutes of the Board.dated July 27, 1955. He asked if the State was
paying any part of the cost. Asst. Supt. Rich advised that the State had agreed
to pay all the cost in the original request, but that the City deemed it advisable
to retain title to that part of the line which crosses city property for future
development on the island; and that cost beyond this point will be borne by those
properties who are benefitted thereby. Mayor Cook terminated further discussion
regarding this matter and a reference to the news article stating that the portion
of the island still retained by the City may be used for location of a new sewage
disposal plant, and stated that it may be discussed by the Water & Sewer Committee.
TUNING FORK - RT/WAY: Comm. Saperstone again recommended that the State be request-
ed to furnish the City with all information showing the cost of acquisition of the
various rights-of-way acquired for the Tuning Fork. Mayor Cook advised that this
information will be forthcoming at a future date.
NEXT MEETING: Mayor Cook announced that the next regular meeting of the Board will
fall on October 12th, which is Columbus Day, a legal holiday, and suggested that the
Board set the time for the next meeting.
By Comm. Gaurnier: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on Oct. 11, 1955 at
+x:30 p.m.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
George A. Blean
City Clerk
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices Presented for Audit beptember 28, 1955,
Allen, John T.
4 8.05
Andrews Chemical Co.
73.20
Peals, k1cCaruhy & Rogers Inc,
171.31
Brewer & Brown Co. Inc,
2.90
Brewer, Donald
4050 ,
Bristol Co., The
4:60
Cayuga Lumber Co.
Auto Parts
64400 fir.
1.05
Cramer's
Garland Co., The
138.10
Godall Rubber Co.
40.77
Hagin, Fred J.
11.18
Hanks, Co., The Fred W.
224.22
Hayman Co. Inc.,, The Michael
111,113;
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
1546.35
Ithaca Journal, The
17.64 d(�
Jones, Co., The John Wiley
268.00' , -`�-
Kline's Pharmacy
11,92 `^
MacDougall Equipment Co. Inc.
16,63
national Welding
72.13 ti `
hew York State blectric & Gas Corporation
54.51 `
Aew York Telephone Co.
16.12 -
Norton Electric Coo
15,38 ✓ "_.
Personius, Carl
7.00
Pritchard, William To
67.47,,
Reed Marufacturing Co.
64.37 » ,..
Rockwell Manufacturing Co.
342.E'`
Rumsey - Ithaca Corporation
173.65
Stewart, Homer
107.904: ,-
Tompkins G.L.F. Petroleum Cooperative Inco
230.00
Tinker, Martin B. Jro, M. D.
12902
4 3,9,61.70
Cite Chamberlain.
3.98...
Approved Finance Committee
j
F, : ,
BOARD 9F F -UPLIC , ^!ORKS FIR 0C a,EDING
BILLS RECEIVABLE
sEj T °RF?Lu` 2$1 1955
Citv of Ithaca (Rohrer)
;? 25.00
TrianFrle Shoe Co. Inc.
10.00
I�IcKinnevs "rater District
2 ?6.50
Cornell University
18.13
City of Ithaca (F ercy Field)
544.57
E. State St. Ext. ",rater District
2,002.55
New York S`�ate Elec. Sc Gas Corp.
22.92
Cornell Universitv
27.00
board of Education (II. CayUj�a St. Ext.)
14.88
Schichel, Norhert
20.8C
Ccnwa7, Joserh & I7ariorie
37.15
Rinchack, Faul F. &- Helen
66.37
Hutchinson, R. A.
66.36
"'hitmarsn, caul
95.93
�} y� R 74 T AT q 1 ,, r`'v7 ? T 1 EE
A" FROVED L:.fiIVC1J C� 1
lye `n� ur
General Fund
Ind eta Yortr State Electric & Gas Corn
Cite of Ithaca(�Iater & Sewer Div.)
Frank Tyler
To.mp. Co. A'ri. & Hortloultural Society
Hema.nn 14. Biggs 'emorial Hoepital
4214. ?0
5L,6* -;5
6.i6
35.60
81.25/
ROAAD OF PUITIC WPM P5ncEvDjNnS
vnj-r
Wt. W, 100-,
8reT-T,-r �: ProT.m Co Trc.
60.70
T.G. 011prIg Sow Ppror Co.
00.6;
Steel Structurns Pnintinq Cmncll
10 'n0
The Amprin-r City Me7nWAP
q: 001V
Pro Forma
2.25 e
Internet; oral Fervestpr Cn.
2P. 52 L/
Jacob Yovidor
00. 00 V,
Storm 3-0s.
v.0,
�>Ish A Son Chevrolet, Trc.
12.29f
0
Fminyt Fpvin7 FrOnots, Inc.
Foversfick A Co., Too.
V,
7replove � Sere
K& At Avi— Productq, Inc.
A.L. Anrnnm A 9on
Ca-.-uc-� T-iiri•-)qr Co.
6b,
Pre-er 7xcPvPt1q7
9,00
JAnny's Weldina `service
! �'. () no
9 4. 0 nv�x
Bpqls TaCprthy & Ro7ers
7.17
MY, Men A Gns, Own.
5 0, 16 Q'
-tress Aft"n" Quir. Co.
W,
4, D, Bp omer
Ono a/
Frenville Corcrete Prod. Co., Tnc•
6q,12
N.V. BoW of Arp UnAwwritpr=
John Ewa nirki
r3s-u-:-n. `Writ( -; -j_nc- Co.
10.00 4-1,
u.Y,f Mec. A qmF Corp.
. 9'��
Or, L.O. Orkin
F.64
"bale
7. P-Mahnod, P.D.
Tompkins Co. Ver. unpritol
F.R.C. Forstpr, 7.5.
2
Harold Forry
rf3.rn
W4 Litt> A 9nn
11.70 V'
S! nalp ir A PA A n7 Co.
A 9Q
Cit- AWPAW-)
4.52
Wympy At-vip's Co., Tnc.
Al.?7
P rpm M' - I 07 Financed Committee:
`h' a
i
Regular Meeting
BOARD OF PUBLIC 1,X1 .S PROC=IKGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
4:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor . Cook
Comissioners - Colbert, Saperstone, Bradford,
Aldermen - Wilkinson, Dickens, Johnson
Attorney r. Dahmen
Supt. of Pub. YJke. - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Wks. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
Clynes. Egan
M.- INUTES: Minutes of the last meeting were duly approved.
Oct. 11. 1955
BIDS - CAST IRON WATER PIPE: The following bids which were received on approximate-
ly 2,000 feet (minimum carload) of cast iron_ water pipe were opened and read by the
Clerk:
NAIL OF BIDDER
R.D. Wood & Co.
Philadelphia, Pa.
M&Tane Cast Iron Pipe Co.
New York, N.Y.
irlarren Pipe & Foundry Corp.
New York, N.Y.
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co.
Burlington, N.J.
SID PRICE
$1.67 per foot
1.70 11 11
1.67 11 11
1.665 11 11
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Comm. for study and report.
Carried.
SIDEWALK - W,i SEN'ECA STREET. The Clerk read a letter from Hull Heating &Plumbing Co.
presenting glans for the layout of sidewalks for a new building being erected at
804 W. Seneca St. and requesting approval thereof.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee with power.
Carried
SEWAGE EFFLUENT-- CAYUGA LAKE: The Clerk read a letter from the N.Y.S. Health Dept.,
Water Pollution Control Bd., announcing that a public hearing will be held in Albany,
N.Y. on Oct. 26, 1955 to afford all interested parties an opportunity to present
facts in relation to the application of the Village of Cayuga Heights for approval
of plans for a sewerage system and sewage treatment plant to serve the Village and
the effluent from such is to be discharged into the waters of Cayuga Lake.
Mayor Cook referred the matter to the Mater & Sewer Committee for attention.
STREET LIGHT - GILES STREET BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that Alderman Gibson had
recommended installation of street lights on the Giles Street Bridge. This recom-
mendation -vas referred to the Supt. of Public Works and the Highway Committee.
DEEDS - CAMPBELL AMTE & OAK1400D LANE: Attorney Dahmen presented three deeds to
Campbell Avenue & Oakwood Lane and reported that since their tentative acceptance
by the Board, these streets have been properly monumented and approved by the City
Engineer and he recommended their final acceptance.
By Comm. Egani seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the deeds to Campbell Avenue and Oakwood Lane be accepted as recom-
mended by the City Attorney; and that they be ordered filed in the Tompkins County
Clerk's Office. Carried.
BIDS - STOPM SEI,IER PIPE: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on storm
sewer requirements as recommended by him. Carried.
'then the Mayor called for the report of the Highway Committee, the absence of Comm.
Gaurnier was noted due to illness and on recommendation of Commissioner Saperstone,
Mayor Cook agreed to convey to Mr. Gaurnier the best wishes of the Board members
for his speedy recovery.
- 2 -
October 11, 1955
=11: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comae. Clynes
RESOLVM , that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and here-
by are approved for psyment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered
rendered. Carried.
T V FRAINCHISE: Comm. Saperstone again urged that some action be taken to place
the television on a franchise. He offered a motion that the Board go on record
approving the franchising of this business and requesting the Council to take the
necessary action to accomplish this.
Mayor Cook pointed out that the Board only has jurisdiction over streets and trees
and since this is a matter of policy, he recommended it be presented to the Highway
Committee of the Board and the Charter & Ordinance Committee of the Council for
joint study and agreed to call such a joint meeting. Comm. Saperstone then with-
drew his motion.
T N INIG FORK RT L Y COSTS: Comm. Saperstone again requested that information be se-
cvr3d from the State which will give information on the costs of acquiring its /way
_ of -cns tuning fork relating to the following specific items:
1. Total new assessment of each piece of property affect6d by the
Dining Fork.
2. Amount of money the State paid for each piece of property and to whom.
3. Amount of property the State returned to each o7,+ner - buildings and land.
4. If City and State paid full assessed value plus profit, then City should
receive balance of all unused property - land and 7 ,)uildings.
Mayor Cook advised that the State has agreed to furnish the City with the costs
of acquisition upon completion thereof.
On moticn the meeting was adjourned. f
George f.. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
October 11, 1955
State of New York
$ 790.37, -
Trumansburg Road Water District
198,58—
Morse Chain Co.
350.00°'
City of Ithaca (Police Dept.)
50.00°'`
Pi Lambda Phi
8.12-
Craig, C. F.
8.12 --"
Millen, Earl
3-31—
Owen, Myrtle B.
132.50'"
Boyer, H. D. & E. E.
78.01 -"
Zeta Beta Frat. (Kappa Foundation Inc)
1,270.45"°
La j za, John
2,264.27—
Brown, George
3.31
Angell, Jerome
593.25
Pierce, Leslie R.
64.86 '
Shepherd, Ada B.
54.00
Kramer, Francis J.
143. 5
Scheraga, Harold
163.38,y
Lynaugh, James W., Est.
118.24
Dougherty, Orien
163.95
APPROVED BY FINANCE COM.%HUTTEE
,o
GENERAL FUND
E. John Austin 6o.0r)/—
Unitarian Clliurch 41.25 -
Mrs Harry Sheldon 41.25 —,,
Cornell University 479.2C'�
T3oard of Education 6 5.981
Water Fund Invoices. presented for audit October 11, 1955,
Andrews Chemical Co.
Ansul Cherai.cal Co.
Atlas Mineral Products Co., The
Big George's Express
Bond -0 Co,, The
Darling Valve & Manufacturing Co.
Empire State Culvert Corp.
Garlock Packing Co., The
Goodrich Co,, The B. F,
Gray, Emily, Collector
Grey, Walter E«
Haverstick & Co, Inc.
Hayman & Co, Inc., Michael
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
Ithaca Journal, The
Jamieson - McKinney Co.
Jim's Fix -it lihop
Jones Co., John Wiley
mine's Pharmacy
Lerigh Valley itailroad Co.
Little & S on, A. M.
Miller's Sons Paper Cp., T. Go
B and L Motors:
National Lead Co.
Neptune Meter Co.
lUew York Mate Electric & Gas Corp.
New York Telephone Co.
Pierce Glove Co. Inc.
Plaza Nash Corp.
Red Star lZcpress Lines
Robinson & Carpenter
Ramsey & Co., C. J.
Shirks Motor Express Corp.
Sixam rs, William
Simplex Valve & MeterCo,
Socony - Vacuum Oil Co.
Stewart, Homer
Tioga Auto Parts
Townsend, L.B.
Walsh Chevrolet Inc.
White Nurseries-
Winter, James To , Collector
Galvin, Dr, G. & x.
The Ithaca Journal (additional)
No Y. S. Social Security Contribution Fund
Approved Finance Committee
7,38
184.65 /
112.50°
2,45
54.45
253 09V
40.40
21 «1a8l
397.69 V,
25.90
575.
110.39
137 *2-1
16-93
1.35
268,00
3.64 .
3,00
58,807 r'
16.81
246.50.
360,06'
2 17 .46' It
40b,03,
43,006
17.53-
20,1,E
10,15
75.07`
24,61:
6,380 ,
25.23
22.35
104.30` .
62.78 n .
40,92
4,99
1.60
249.07
88.98
$4,347 .04
6.35
]24.13 F
* 4,477.52
WITT 7977-
October 11, 04
T:.7. Tpler'hnnp
P"SIPTs 'Abhn- A Qrbo- CO.
rs. j&l11.an BerOp-
71m, " ing Corr.
"M-An- TerAn' Cn-
Mot A. Rrnw
7o.
p,j, Rp-mm Q Son
A PP Co.
Tn7hamto, Pheca 7yrress Inc.
C.T. Pymss- . Co.
Tr+Pr-A;nnP1 7nrveSfQr 70.
Conroljylp 9m7pr Se7-5cp
Vow Auto Part -
Culver's spruicr�
jin'r M-Th An,,"
Vetq C"Nart Corp.
Corp.
M Inc.
7,,n(li-
Trio .
Co., Trc.
SYM-0,7
"pop TPqh corr.
1 c%m"e
S-r-cqw sm-Ay Cc.
-4r-or'7 Anto %"t�,
7 A I 9-Ins Co.
YAW" T'-.
GnrrrP? 006"! Wn•e 10-
TPb-r L ,.``or 9nn-77 CO.
Aqqs 4.1d'r- 9=07 10-
7, 14in-
Rohiqson A Arrenter
AlDne 1 +,te-1 ; Wrly Co.
-I-j-ht AvioR Prod"As, Irc.
covern'? 7grvicm w Snril-, Tnc
41PI. " OF corr.
Ply's ypChi-e shor
9penc—lq Ppopir Sh—,
jergs 1. overy
Cit- OF 10sm ("Pter " swer
5,�,T, Votnm
Co., Tvinv
7+bnca T-c.
Lexr- Coal 71.
N M qu CO.
ge0q, TcOrthy To --r -, T-c.
An `-nr7f- 1wrrPW
Rrre& A, %hrer, N
;411
7-.
7.7)
??.T)
2h.T
5 6
On
n
.0c)
94.0(',
is . 9",�
yq X5
7?.Q?
26.74
25. W
VIM
??71, 97
My, on
107,5r)
54.2P
co
nn
,Q 70
I,,
25.00
Ph. io
AY
1n ,q
VQ. K
15. Q,
i 7 4,,
71 nn
,
a an
n N',
el�
25, P,
? .3
f
J
BOPRD OF PUBLIC '10EKS P=.00LF I GS
CITY OF IT1,11 .C� , N. Y.
Regular Neeting 4:30 p.m. November 9, 1955
PR3SEATT :
i l yor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Clynes, Egan
Attorney - Dahmer.
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
M rA: Kinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
L.J. GAMIlER: The Fayor called upon Comm. Egan who presented the follmring reso-
lution:
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
WEF.EAS, death has removed from our midst our esteemed friend and associate,
Larry J. Gaurnier, who has served for three years as a member of the Board of Public
Works; and
'1KTEAS, He has worked tirelessly in behalf of the cause of good government; and
11W.EA,S, the members of the Board of Public Works feel a deep sense of personal
loss in his passing and desire to express the same,
N(74 THEWOEF, BE IT RESOD, that we, the members and associates of this Board,
extend our sympathy and condolence to the members of his family and,
BE IT -, R R SOLVED, that as a tribute to his memory, the foregoing be entered
in the minutes of this Board, and that a copy be presented to his wife, Eleanor.
Carried
=GJ ,I - FARKIND RATES: The Clerk read a letter from the East Hill Varchants
Association requesting that halt of the Corson lot parking meters be changed back
to a ten -hour limit for twenty -five cents (250) at the earliest convenience.
By Comm. Rgan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be denied. Carried
A,j;=„;MM -: H= & 2= §Z=*- The Clerk read a letter fror Albert Selig
regw3ting extension of Water and sewer service to his lot on Hector Street. The
request was referred to the Water & Sewer Coraittittee for study and report.
: The Clerk read a letter from Enos A. Pyle presenting two
deeds, one from Drank L. Tyler and the other from himself, deeding to the City the
area known as Wacdcrest Avenue and Wcoderest Terrace as shown on a"Preliminary Trap
of the PYle -Tyler Sub- division" on file with the Planning Board. Mr. Pyls noted
that the deeds were preliminary in form and that when the roads have been graded
and monumented he will present a supplemental deed for final acceptance and record-
ing.
By Cam. Saperstone: seconded by Cam. Clynes
MOLVED, that the to gwary deeds to Woodcrest Avenue and Wooderest Terrace as
Presented be tentatively accepted subject to completion of their grading and mom-
mating by the owners thereof and subject to final approval of the City Engineer.
Carried.
Q_ (Z =ATM„ - SB 4ER : The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Education
requesting permission to install. a 6" steel pipe for a sewer line between the east
and west clubhouses located at the High School Athletic Field on N. Cayuga Street.
The request was referred to the 'pater & Sewer Committes for study and report.
The Clerk presented for approval two copies of a revocable
permit received from N.Y.S. Dept. of Public Works, proposing to grant to the City
permission to temporarily place and maintain a floating dock and to provide a public
boat Launching area on State canal land on Taughannock Blvd. adjacent to the Inlet.
3Y Cram. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RSSOLM, that the Mayor be authorized to sign the permit as presented subject to
Its approval by the City Attorney.
Cajun. Saperstone urged delay in action and asked that the matter be held over until
the next meeting. He then made a motion that the matter be tabled until the next
meeting of the Board but his motion was not seconded.
1. vote on the original motion -rms then }taken.
A : 3 - Bradford, Egan, Clynes
NAYS: 1 - Saperstone Lotion Carried.
., a 14
- 2 -
November 9, 1955
SEIER SERVICE - Z.I. CLINTON STREET: The Clerk read a letter from '.lard Construction
Company and Mr. R.T. Dean requesting that sewer service be extended to 714 and 714 -a.
T. Clinton St. to serve a ne *,,r building to be erected there for occupancy by N!r. Dean
on or about Jan. 1, 1956.
The request was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commmerce
requesting the Board to authorize city workmen to aid in cleaning and preparing holes
in the sidewalk pavement in the business blocks of State St., in which to erect
Christmas decoration poles as has been customary in the past number of years.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Supt. of Public Works with power to
cooperate with the Chamber of Commerce as requested.
Carried.
N.Y. TELEPHONE COMPANY CABLE: The Clerk read a letter
requesting permission to place its second buried cable
the lands of the city airport and adjacent highways as
print.
On recommendation of the Superintendent the request wa
Committee with power to act.
from E.Y. Telephone Company
over and under and through
indicated on an attached
s referred to the Highway
BIDS - STORM SO4ER PIPE: Noting that the last regular meeting had been postponed
due to the untimely death of Commissioner L.J. Gaurnier, the Clerk reported that
the following bids for the purchase of a minimum of 500 feet of storm sewer pipe
which had been received were opened and read in the presence of the Clerk, Engineer,
and Supt. of Public Works on Oct. 26, 1955 at 4 :34 p.m.:
Name of Bidder Type of Pipe
Empire State Culvert Corp.
Groton, N.Y. Corr. Iron
Armco Drainage t', Metal Prod. Inc.
Baltimore, lid. Corr. Iron
Universal Concrete Pipe Co.
Syracuse, N.Y. Concrete
Bid Price Per Foot
12" 15" 18" 2111 24" 3011
$1.80 2.20 2.50 3.00 4.00 5.00
2.22
2.68
3.13
3.57
4.92
5.99
1.15
1.50
2.15
3.35
4.45
6.7o
L.S. Lee & Son
Oaks Corners, N.Y. Concrete .90 1.35 1.80 3.15 4.07 5.73
The Clerk reported that these bids had been referred to the Highway Committee for
study and report.
Supt. Laverty recommended that the low bid of L.S. Lee & Son for concrete pipe and
that of Empire State Culvert Corp. for corrugated iron pipe be accepted.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the low bid of L.S. Lee & Son for concrete storm sewer pipe and the
low bid of Empire State Culvert Corp. for corrugated iron pipe be and they hereby
are accepted and awarded in accordance with the recommendation of the Superintendent
Carried.
PUBLIC HEARING: Attorney Dahmen reported on his attendance at a public hearing
which was held in Albany, I.Y. on Oct. 26th before the T3.Y.S. �,Iater Pollution Control
Board for the purpose of hearing objections to the granting of permission to the
Village of Cayuga Heights to discharge sewage effluent into the waters of Cayuga Lake.
He reported that in a hearing which lasted for 4 hours he represented the City and
registered the objections of the Board of Public Works as well as those of the Stew, t
Park Commission. He stated that he had not as yet been advised of any decision in
the matter.
$IDS - CHEKCAL REQUIREMENTS: On recommendation of the Superintendent it was moved
by Comm. Egan, seconded by Comm. Clynes and carried that the Supt. be authorized to
advertise for chemical needs of the eater & Sewer Departments for the coming year.
BUDGET - 1956: Supt. Laverty distributed and reviewed copies of budget estimates for
the Department of Public Works for the year 1956. He recommended that the practice
of the past few years be followed by calling a special meeting before the next regular
Board meeting for the purpose of reviewing the budget estimates in detail preliminary
to their approval and submission to the Common Council. Mayor Cook announced that
a special meeting of the Board would be held on Tuesday, November 22nd at 4:30 p.m.
for such Purpose.
_3-
November 9, 1955
SIDEWALK - W. SENECA ST.: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request of Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. to set the curb back 7 ft.
in front of the building located at 804 W. Seneca Street be approved; and that a
separate curb shall be built against the sidewalk, the area paved with blacktop and
sloped toward the present gutter line, and the telephone pole moved to a Protected
position all of which shall be at the expense of the owner.
Carried
STREET LIGHT - G11 STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the installation of a 6,000 lumen street light lamp on pole 116 -117
located on the west side of the Giles Street bridge, at an annual cost of $746.25, be
authorized, Carried
EMERGENCY RATES: By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the following emergency rates be and hereby are approved and estab-
lished:
Labor $2.05 per hour
Semi - skilled 2.20 " it
Skilled 2.50 .T It
Foreman 2.75 "
Supervisory 2.95 " if
Comm. Saperstone asked if emergency rates were the equivalent of overtime paid in
private industry. Supt. Laverty advised that they are not, but are rates for
emergency types of work as determined by the Supt. or his authorized representa-
tive as previously approved by the Board.
Notion Carried.
AUCTION SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
WHEFEAS, previous efforts to sell the small water dept. garage and lot, located
at 617 S. Plain Street, for the appraised value thereof have been unsuccessful,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommend to the Council that the said
property be readvertised for sale at a price of not less than 4'500.00.
Carried
BIDS - CAST-IRON WATER PIPE: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the low bid of R.D. Wood & Co. for a minimum carload of cast iron
water pipe at the price of X1.67 per foot f.o.b. Ithaca be accepted and awarded.
There were two low bids, and the "later Division recommends that this bid be accep-
ted. Carried.
PUMPING CELLARS: Comm. Saperstone noted that the subject of allocating pumping
cost sustained by the Water Division during the flood of Oct. 16, 17, and 18th was
continued with the Water & Sewer Committee for further study.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and here-
by are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be and the same hereby
are approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. j
Geo. A. Blean �'�
City Clerk
R
Special Meeting
BO,,RD OF PUBLIC '4OP.KS PROCEEDD'GS
CITY OF ITHACA, F.Y.
4- :30 p.m.
FRESE" dT :
liayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Egan
J.lderma.n -- 7Jilkinson
Sup;:. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Rich
Forester - Baker
Clerk - 31ean
November 22, 1955
Mayor Cook announced that this was a special meeting TThich had been called to review:
budget estimates for the coming .year. He noted the lack of a quorum and therefore
suggested that the budget be discussed in an informal manner by those present as a
Committee of the Board. This was done and ;n emended budget agreed upon for recom-
mendation to the full Doard at its meeting to be held next day,
Regular Meeting
4:30 p.n.
PRESEPaT :
Ylaycr - Cook
Commissioners - Colbert, Saperstone, Bradford, Clynes, Egan
h�ayor -elect - Ryan
Aldermen - Wilkinson, Dickens
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pubi. Wks. - Rich
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
November 23, 1955
NMTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
Noting the presence of Mayor -elect John F. Ryan, Iiayor Cook introduced him to those
present and welcomed him to the meeting.
BIDS - CHEMICAIS: Fourteen bids for furnishing the City with its annual chemical need::
for the coming year were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follo *fns:
SULPHATE OF ALUMINA:
Name of Bidder
Collier Chemicals, Inc.
Binghamton, N.Y.
General Chemical Div. of
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp.
Buffalo, N.Y.
American Cyanimid Co.
New York, N.Y.
;:2.26 pr. cwt.
2.2525 pr. cwt.
2.26 "
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
1MRATFD LINE:
Warner Company
Bellefonte, Pa.
National Gypsum Co.
Buffalo, N.Y.
John Wiley Jones Co.
Caledonia, N.Y.
$28.00 pr. ton
2 0. 61
26.50 " "
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RFSC,LUED, that the bids be referred to the Water « Sewer Committee For study and �
report. Carried.
Sturr.r Bros.
91.20—
Brewer 7xcPvatir"'7
16?.00 —
1-: -tor Sales Co.
3.00
A m s� s Ilel-linr & Surmly Co.
19-17
The '-!elles Su'-pl-7 Co., Inc.
25
A.L. Barnum I'- Son
74-00"
T.'-,. F,--r-er 17o.
q'q
The Sherwir-�.,Tillimr-F- Co.
2e
Y.Y.S. F- jec. 11 - Corr.
1- 9.56--
Friiit r-r0Wers of Chester Co.
24 .5
Frank Whatman
?.80
Towner --Lpctric
28.851 '
John 'E"wanicki
63.00.,-
It�,aca Coon .%L.F. Servj-,-e, Inc.
80.' 5
Le,-r-7 CO,.l- Co.
?.00
T
cl-rmar,ls Ro7,Tql Tire Servioe
•99,
Cit-,,, of Ithaca
r 5.40
Hpve-!-Fluicrl, Toro Sales Corp.
K9.72
Toi'itpki-ns Co. 1,1,Fm uric l Fn rl.tal
1
fi.
David Robb, 1*'.T-).
8. (' r)
Ralph J. Mazza, EI.D.
97.5'1-
Kright Paving Pror'mcts Co.
3LL6 -74
H.D. Besemer
!illipn, C. Landstrorr.
60-1.00
?,,Tilliam Wil 1-is
8 %x.00
Cnre-- F. BeFeTrer
13C .5 0
State Culvert 7,or-r..
pa-111- S-F)e
'Clarkson Chemical Co., Inc.
-Tourer Stewart
80.1 9
Socomr-"'obl 1 Oil Co. , Inc.
22
Si iclair lllefi -ing Co.
470.83
Genesee 'Ti-.rin,-- Clot-rh Co. , Inc.
67 -l"5
,'oco-ny Tlob.,l Gil. Co.
12?.
The Pltla7tic R fi -�li— 7,o.
571.56
rl r r ( )c -er7r
.75
'-nprql--Cj-ry C1+.qmoeCj-,'sq
15-93
Lee Tompkins
"00.00
Ar-nroved by Fin, nce (3oI-yjml+'tee
ar
�", ;acs i�_s Pav-inc- Constr.
3'3.00
Charles Hopkins
180.005
Paul Nlr-lson
185 - 00-
John Ewanicki
60,00
7'
Arthur rc-�elove
416:ql
i.v 71-c. & "n5. Corp.
89. 50'
1�7-73,�
A,-Irlited October 27, 1955
30[. ,-' D C7 P'.'3LIC ?C'Ti F' CCF,U;DI'.
AUDIT S? ?AFT
�io�ember o� l9[5
Burroughs Corp.
$ 18.00-
Bostitch-- T,':ortheast, Inc.
Gibson Co., Inc.
3,04
Bi;rroughs Corp.
109.90 -"
Ithaca Prir tirIg Service
75.00 -
i`'.Y.- elepho-e Co.
46.29*'"
T. _x, Tiller's :Sons Paper Co.
? .85 "'
'm. J. R�ra_.r�
26.25.E
2 .Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
219.07'
L.B. TOWnsend
51.32•'°
i',rs: Lillian Berdan
5.00-�-
Str-�etPr -Amp ±, Co.
20.41- -
Ozalid, Inc.
l_0.80
Bostitch- Northeast, Inc.
8.44
Var�:atta Office Equip. Co.
27n.-n'`"
Plaza Nash Corp.
22.50 -°^
Frank A. Bangs
4..55.,E
C.J. I'umse -Y r Co.
1f�0.7Fi
Lee of Ithaca, Inc.
LY''-Y.95�
Stallman Dist. Corr,.
10.80
Brewer e, T3roT?n Co. , Inc.
?.1.2.61 '
it it it H fl
()L,,.64-'
Frark_ A. '1pngs
63.75 `
Sinclair Re �ir,-M7 Co.
296.30 -
1 r 5 ?7
A_.d.r. Exter,rjnating
17.0
Frark A. Bangs
64.85 a-~
Jamieson `_cKir ney Co. It Inc.
11.00 -
Dar:ohue- Halverson, Inc.
11070--
Tio7a Auto Parts
194.52
B'a ker Lumber 7 Sur -l-r Co., Inc.
82.82
Robinson- Carr.erter
53,13 -�
The 3I.F. Goodrich Co.
1. =Y2
Brewer " _Broran Co. , Inc.
6.79 �-
T1fl'ir, Sweeper Co.
24.42` -
Bineharton Industrial Sur,Fly Co.
X0.23
Ir.ternation.al Harvester Co.
:r rr
31.05°°°
Good-Ye4r Service Sto e
1.6o,-
00- �0117r Surer Sp.rvi.ce
.52°"`
Svre cu se Sun-rly Co.
6.55
Nlallace Steel a. Sups- -, _y Co.
n.0o --
Tire Ithaca Jourr_31
6.00.'
8ea1s, TicCarthsr '. Homers, Inc.
25f��.30
Electric J- Gas Corr..
_
�2. %7.29
The B.F. Coodrich Co.
02,' 8
L.D. t
L., ._ S_ �_ n, Inc.
«�
2g�8P
P o +or Co., Inc.
h,64
Spencer's ?or ?T, Sti,op
55.45
1nT �
. �.F . uoodr•Ac-j Co.
4,,. 24-
14acDoup�all F,Oliip. Co., Inc.
7.48-
B? n- h,--ton -Te`_l 7miip. "0.
Karl L. Phillips, Inc.
88.90'^"
r�rockT a�,T ?•_ntor Corp.
o.48 s
,"_tir r2CUSe �t)t�ply CO.
.6 7
'dalsh e:' Son Chevrolet, Inc.
14. -I3
George ',T. Smith
18.78''
Trorice.l Paint Co.
80.54•
The General Crushed Stone Co.
3?- .58..-
.�kBaton's Sheet Yetal Sho-. r
6.50 --
°s1T, c ° `3on
61 ,,. 05
A:,I-. 3arnum �', won
6. oo
Knight Fav; n:r Pr•or'ni�,ts
35.On
"oconv rb=_1 Ci 1 Co. , Inc.
1 =- r.73'^°
Rumse-y- Ithaca Corp.
121 rF�.-
ri_ •ray Tia-tPrip Co.
10�,4r
T17heaton's Sheet T':et 1 Shop
8.80
Leary Coal Co.
23.75
The Sherwin -Teri lliems Co.
a ,7 ..........
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
November 9, 1955
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
$ 12.40-
Cornell University
13.31
Cornell University
35.00
Cornell University
17.22,.
Prince, Arthur A.
122.31
Sigler, Bernard
4.06
Wanderstock, J. J.
4.64
Hurd, D. L. & H. E.
292.81 .
Kennelly, M. & J.
77.01
Goldsmith, Julia C.
4.981/
Rogers, Louis R. & Virginia
9.92
Hill, G. A.
4.83
Mancini, Paul and Son
56.55`y
Pierce, Leslie
13.28 g.,...
Burns, Albert & Marguerite
6.47
Bordonaro, Dominick
6.83°
Delta Chi
8.12 F°
City of Ithaca (Steuart Park)
2,329.98
APPROVED BY FINANCE C0EMITTEE
1�
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
October 26, 1955
City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer)
t 25.00
Tyler, Frank L.
734.5'
Tyler, Frank L.
1,185.33
Village of Cayuga Heights
59.08
Begent, S. & V.
60.15
Coddington Rd. ?°rater District
136.07
Doran, John P.
50.39
Murray, lim. A. &. Loretta
121.38
Cicchetti, Mrs. Albert
10.50
Wallace Steel and Supply Co.
37.28 r-
Loberg, Harry
3.31 4.
Sprole, R. R.
24.35 L—
James Lynch Coal Co.
230.50;`"
Moulton, t >Tm. G.
3.31
Niedick, Charles A. Est
67.13:
Petito, Angelo A.
81.38
Frederick, Grace and `artha
8.12
Lama, Luciano and Gloria
25.72
Terrill, Ernest
3.31 '
Board of Education
12.18
Warren, David and Minna
9.70
Kresege, D. T.
63.88
Werner, Elwoal?
123.50
t�,'ells, L.L., J.J., 14. & E.
151.55
Osborn, R. C. & Pary E.
6.30
Miller, L. R. and S. H. Risner
234.88 �
APPROVED BY FINANCE COrIIITTEE
7
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit November 9, 1y55.
Approved Finance Coirmittee
Bangs, l'ra.nk A,
060.59 , !h
Barnum & ten, A. L.
397.21
Big Georgd s Express
4.90
Birghamton- Ithaca Express-
23.76
Brewer, Donald
63.00
B ristol Co,, The
6,90
Cayuga Lumber Co.
22.00 J;
Chairman, Workmen's Compensation Board
12,01 ,.
Darling Valve & � anufacturing Co.
181.77 '+
D. L. °= W. H. K,
9.84
'Garlock Packing Co., The
} 3 IL 7�
uenerul Crushed Stone Co,, The
113,82
Goodrich, The R. F. Co.
24.93 v',:
rGrey, Tn a ev h.
27.51
Ithaca Agency Inc,
223.,15
Ithaca, City of , General Fund
20,73
Ithaca Junk Co.
32,87 •`�
Jones, John Ailey Co,
177.60 �
Joy Co, Edward
766,38
Kline I s Pharmacy
1.95
Little & bon, A. M*
1390 64
a',Mer I s Sons Paper Co,, T. G,
24.s8 �I
NuelIer Co,
87.80 a
Aiewi.ng Equipment Cc,
3000.00
Eew York State Electric & Gus Ccr
565.74 "
tvew York Telephone Co.
42,76 .
Pollard Co., Joseph G.
108,06
Robinson & Ca.rX:enter
324.61 > ,
Rockwell IYk :ufactur_.ng Co.
81.10C
Rumsey & Co,., C.J,
Sifnplex Valve deter Co.
23.63.
Socony Mobil 0+1 Co. Inc,
98,97 Lt',
Sturm Bros,
46.85
Tioga Auto FErta
102,35
Townsend, L. B.
43.1.0
Vapor Hac,ovesyy systems Co., The
41, 79
'lallace -bteel & Supply Co.
263.50•`
Walton -East Branch Founds -j Corp.
'�'elles Supply Co. Inc., The
26h03
3.26
ti,orthington -Gamon Dieter Division
299 :68,4
Dr. F. R. C. Forster
21,60 �
�.i.R
City Charnberla.in
Ernest A. Da.hmen Jr
6.2K
Approved Finance Coirmittee
Water and Sewer. Fund Invoices presented for Audit October 26, 1955.
Allen, John T.
8.05
American Freightw%rs Co.
3.67 V
Atlantic Refining Co., The
140.89
Bangs, Frank A,
42.83
Beals -, McCarthy & Rogers Inc.
108.1 +.7,�� ,
Bishop, Wm.
Corporation
Burroughs,
48.98
Chairman, Workmen's Compensation Pd.
921 t�7 sWo"
Champaign Coal & Stoker Co,
10.00
Cramer's Auto Parts
52.61
D. L. & W. R.R. Co,
21.00 �,
Eastern Freightways Inc.
6.52
Empire State Culvert Corp.
40.440
General Chemical Division
671.40 bl '
Head, Henry R,
4.16 V
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co, Inc,
7000 ve..
Jones, Co,, John Wiley
268.00
Juhl, Joyce, Collector
2671.96
Kennedy Valve Mfg. Co., it
168.31
kolar's Machine Shop
'Lang' El.chine Shop
10.00 �^
t
s
9,60
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T. G.
,88 T
hationa.l Welding
84432 �
Neptune Meter Co.
2 1 .
tdew York State Electric & Gas Corporation
994.85
fvew York Telephone Co.
27.07 r+�
Norton electric Co.
23.47
Personius, Carl
9.94 ``
Red Star Express Lines
3.17j -
Rodgers Motor Lines Inc.
229,60 Y
Axwey - Ithaca Corp.
137.99
Sherwin - ti,Ti i l iams Co., The
6.20 �
Smith, George W.
44.20
Walsh & Son Chevrolet Inc.
86.55
Westinghouse Electric Supply Co.
45.60 �
Wheaton's Sheet Metal Shop
5.90,00
Brook's Pharmacy
11,00.E
Dr. F. R. C. Forster
x..00
Dr. L. P. Larkin
t�
26.00 "
6,381.72
Approved Finance Committee
;.
CHLORINE:
Collier Chemicals, Inc.
Binwhamton, i\,.Y.
John Wiley Jones Co.
Caledonia, N.Y.
- 2 -
November 23, 1955 2 1
X7.02 F.C.H. Ithaca
6.90 " Syracuse
6.49 F.O.3. Ithaca
5.29 It Caledonia
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
SODA H:
Finger Lakes Chemical Co.
Etna, N.Y.
John Wiley Jones Co.
Caledonia, N.Y.
Solvay Process Division of
Allied Chemical At Dye Corp.
Syracuse, N.Y.
3.00 pr-, cwt. F.C.3. Etna
3.30 " " " Ithaca
2.90 It It it Caledonia
3.18 " ff '' Ithaca
Collier Chemicals, Inc.
Binghamton, TT.Y. 3.89 " Ithaca
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
SULPHUR DIOXIDE:
Ansul Chemical Company 14.410 pr. lo. .,.C.R. Ithaca 1 -5 cylnd.
Philadelphia, Pa. 12.41¢ " " " „ 6 -27 if
Virginia Smelting Company
'^Jest Norfolk, Va. 12.27¢
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried
HI VIEW PLACE: The Clerk read a letter from the South Bill Civic Assn. concerning
a dangerous situation on: Hillview Place between Hudson & Aurora Streets, by calling
attention to the fact that at one point in this block the street is not pride enough
for two cars to pass safely. It was requested that this situation be corrected at
small expense by extending the street pavement across the railroad ties so that cars
could drive over the railroad tracks at the point where these are extended into the
street right-of-way.
Mayor Cook referred this letter to the High?-ray Committee, the Supt. of Public Works,
and the Traffic Engineer with instructions to investigate the matter and report back
at a special meeting of the Board to be announced later.
WWDCMT AVENUE & TERRACE: The Clerk read a joint letter from Mr. Enos Pyle and
Frank L. Tyler advising that they have completed the installation of water, sewer,
storm sewer and rough grading on Woodcrest Avenue and tnroodcrest Terrace and that
both streets are now ready for gravel base. They requested the Board to proceed as
soon as possible to provide such a base.
Supt. Laverty recommerded that the request be referred to the Highway Committee -ith
Power to act.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request received from Messrs. Pyle and Tyler be referred to the
Highway Committee with power to act thereon as recommended by the Supt.
Carried.
1E GEs INCREASE: Mr. Donald O'Connor, Bus. Rep. of Int. Assoc. of Machinists, appear-
ed on behalf of employees of the Dept. of Pub. 1,1ks. and reviewed a request made for
1956 wage increases and additional fringe benefits as follows:
1. A general across the board increase of ten cents per hour.
2. One and one -half regular rate for emergency rate.
3• 'Vacation schedule of one week for one year seniority, two Creeks for three
years, and three weeks for five years.
4. Adequate hospital and surgical coverage for employees and dependents.
5. Integration of social security irith state retirement for all classifications.
His remarks were referred to the Finance Committee of the Board for consideration.
21
-3 -
November 23, 1955
BOARD OF EDUCATION - SEWER LD0: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that permission be grapted the Board of Education to use either extra
heavy soil pipe or transit pipe for the sewer lateral at High School Field in accor-
dance with the Board's rules; and that the use of steel pipe as requested not be
permitted. Carried.
PUMPING CELLARS: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clyne$
RESOLVED, that the charges for pumping cellars during the October emergency be
assumed by the General Fund; and that the bill rendered to the Plaza hotel in the
amount of :$234.88 be and hereby is expunged; and the Supt. be directed to write to
the parties involved setting forth the position of the City.
Carried.
ARERT SELIG - WATER & SEWER SERVICE: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clyne
RESOLVED, that the request of Mr. Albert Selig for water service to his lot on Hec-
tor Street be approved if Mr. Selig is willing to assume the cost of pumping the
water from the end of the existing main due to the fact that this location is above
the elevation of the West Hill dater Tank; and,that Ts. Selig be advised that the
sanitary sewer service requested cannot economically be extended at this time.
Carried.
MRS. BERNICE TUTTON - DAMAGE CLAIM: Comm. Saperstone reported that a damage claim
had been filed by Firs. Bernice M. Tutton, 110 Osmun Pl., for damages to clothes
alleged to have happened during the process of being washed with city water. He re-
ported that the 'dater Committee recommends denial of the claim against the City.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the damage claim filed by Mrs. Bernice Tutton, 110 Osmun Place, be
denied; and that the City Clerk be directed to notify her accordingly.
Carried.
N.Y. TELEPHONE CO. CABLE: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the request of the N.Y. Telephone Co. to lay cable in the vicinity
of the Airport be approved subject to the detailed approval and inspection by the
City Engineer. Carried.
RELOCATION OF WATER, TRAFFIC & FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS: The Supt. reported that the
N.Y. State Dept. of Public Works had agreed to meimburse the City of Ithaca in an
amount of $7,340.00 for the cost of relocating water, traffic and fire alarm sys-
tems necessitated by construction of the Tuning Fork and presented an agreement
covering this item. He recommended its approval.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City of Ithaca and the N.Y. State Dept. of
Public Works as presented in the amount of $7,340.00 covering the relocation of
water, traffic, and fire alarm systems caused by construction of the Tuning Fork
be approved; and that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution cover-
ing the authority for the relocation of such municipally owned facilities.
Carried.
BUDGET - 1956; Comm. Bradford reported that after a review of the Board's budget
by the three members who were present yesterday, it was agreed that item "180 be
reduced by the sum of `;5,530 and that all the other items in the maintenance budget
as presented be approved thereby making a total budget for maintenance of $485,746.
He reported further that the items in the Construction & Improvement Program had
been reviewed and that items 5, 10, 12, 13 and 14 had been deleted from the list
submitted and the remaining items approved, thereby making a total for this item
of ;-60,366. or a grand total for both items of $546,112. He recommended approval
of the entire budget and its subsequent submission to the Council for .final approval.
Upon the recommendation of Mayor Cook action *aas taken separately and then on the
entire budget as follows:
By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the proposed budget for maintenance for the year 1956 as amended in -
the total amount of '485,746. be approved for submission to the Council.
Carried.
By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Colbert
RESOLVED, that the proposed Construction & Improvement Budget for the year 1956 as
amended in the total amount of $60,366. be approved for submission to the Council.
Carried.
By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Bradford
RESOLVED, that the proposed budget for 1956 as amended be and the same hereby is
approved and a requisition ordered filed zri.th the Common Council for an appropria-
tion of $485,746, to cover the estimated cost of general care, maintenance and
operation of the several departments under control of the Board, and an appropria-
tion of :60,366. to cover the estimated cost of new construction and permanent im-
provements, thereby making a total requisition of 1546,112.
Carried.
November 9, 1955
To:
The Board of Public Works
Herewith please find budget estimates for 1956• Regular increments as provided
under the Compensation Pian have been included in the requisitions.
TOTAL, B.P.W. 427,740 4 982 � 1�5
7 , 491,276 � 0 6 . 00
CONST. & PERM. IMP. 6o,742 19 :64o 100,366 60,366-00
Gtr &ND TOTAL - B.P.W. 4881482 002,002 591,642 546,112.00
1954
1955
1956 1956
Account
Final.
Final
Estimates Tentative
+^
110
City Clerk
21,875
21,950
22,450
114
BFW Administration
16,935
17,035
17,035
W
Engineer
20,530
21,480
21,730 _
119
City Hall
20,100
180655
18,000
119A
Fire Dept. Bldgs.
2,000
11,000
8,865 _
01
Street Cleaning
21,110
229235
21,048 _
162
Refuse & Garbage
54,911
58,523
56,814
168
Storm Sewers
9,614
11,085
11,533
169
Mosquito Control
3,000
2,800
3,000
180
Street Lighting
27,000
28,000
_011 32a000.00
181
Highway Maint.
83032
95,042
98,059
182
Snow, Ice, Cinders
15,710
16,885
17,197
183
Dept. Buildings
1,665
3,826
3,020
184
Bridge Maint.
14,526
19,176
26,169
185
Creek Maint.
8,146
81319
8,440
186
Shop Maint.
8,149
8,808
8,995
187
Traffic Control
12,056
12,563
13,369
230
Park Dept. General
28,610
39.052
39,710
231
Percy Field
8,644
6.983
6,896
232
Stewart Park
23,168
24,551
24,250
234
Golf Course
10,793
10,598
11,410
250
Mun. Parking Areas
958
1,134
1,334
251
Mun. Comfort Sta.
2,964
1,300
1,700
252
Cemetery
8,729
9,853
9,906
253
Airport
2,815
2,429
2,816
TOTAL, B.P.W. 427,740 4 982 � 1�5
7 , 491,276 � 0 6 . 00
CONST. & PERM. IMP. 6o,742 19 :64o 100,366 60,366-00
Gtr &ND TOTAL - B.P.W. 4881482 002,002 591,642 546,112.00
1956 BUDGET
CONSTRUCTION & IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
SUGGESTED ITEI.0
Item E
Item C
Estimated "
"_pproved Dy
1 S
Surface treatment of streets $
$2.5,000 1
11', 000.00
2 C
Curb & Guttor renewal 1
10,000 !
10,000.00
•
•
BOARD OF PUBLIC '-TCRKS PROCEFDI' 0S
ATPDIT SHEET
V November 21, 195
City Chamberlain $ 11.11 J/
The Todd Company, Inc. 186.00 ✓
N.Y. Telephone Co. 31.58 /
Johnson Boat Yard 3.001//;/
James Robinson 50.00 ✓
Vann's Motor Service 480 I.!:
John I. Nissly 12.31
The Denominator Co. , Inc. 36.18
Shaw's Garage 12.94
J averstick & Co. , Inc. 56.00
Lehigh Valley RR 3.001%
Empire State Culvert Corp. 458.45 1''f
Red Star Express Lines 3.17 v •
The Dual Parking Meter Co. 419.f0
Ithaca Window Cleaning Co. 15.35 j.
t. Vasco Products Co. 9.70 t..,'".
Mid-State Contractors Equip. Co. 54.40 1..." -
Leary Coal Co. 71.25/1/j
Frank A. Bangs 256.00
,Clayton R. Smith 148.501/
R.F. Pendleton 125.00 '
City of Ithaca 162.67 Lr
Cayuga Salt Sales 339.36i%,
International Harvester Co. 32.05 6.
Lustra Corp. of America 87.32 $/
Herb Spencer 5.00 ``
Cayuga Lumber Co. 3.1171/r
A. C. Gibson Co. , Inc. 8.77 ls'�
Knight Paving Products, Inc. 562.16
It It II II 143.20 ,/,.."-
II II " II 162.86 L/"
Andy Soyring 111.80 `.
Beals McCarthy & Rogers 50.11 L/
Rumsey 'theca Corp. 1094.38 I--•-":
'Leary Coal Co. 23.75
T.G. Milli. Son's Paper Co. 26.83
Trefflich Bird & Animal Co. , Inc. 50.00
Socony-Mobil Oil Co. , Inc. 213.86 L,
The Sherwin-Williams Co. 47.45 17
Brewer & Brown Co. , Inc. 218.86 Lr
Walsh & Son Chevrolet, Inc. 63.12/ .
The 3.E. Goodrich Co. 109.42 ('-
Coverall Service & Supply Inc. 20.05
N.Y.S. El. & Gas Corp. 62.28 /
H It II II 88.71 -
National Welding 7i.00e,
Clark Ingrahm 105.00 I--'
Cramer's Auto Parts 35.78 4,/" •
Ap roved by Finance Committee:
l
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit November 23, 1955.
Addressograph - Multigraph Corp. $ 10.50 '
Baker Lumber and Supply Co. 356.14 ,
B ernum, A. L. & Son 69.47
Bristol Co., The 15.23 '
Brooks Pharmacy 11.00
Burroughs Corporation 400.30 y_,,..,
Cayuga Lumber Co. 32.00 '.
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. 1338.00 "Iv'
Champaign Coal & Stoker Co. 275.05'P'''
Copeland, Sam 5.0014., '
Cramer's Auto Parts 12.51'; 4"
Fairbanks Morse Co. 143.66'
Hanks Co., The Fred W. 228.01 '
Haverstick & Co. Inc. 834.78?
Ii n it ii 324.43
Head, Henry EP. 2.01 ';
Holcomb Mfg. Co., J. I. 36.00/
Ithaca, City of, General Fund 1536.37 ;
Jamieson ='McKihney Co. 4.21'
Jones Co., John Wiley 134.00
Joy Co., Edward 38.93,r'
Knight Paving Products Inc. 67,11
Little & Son, A. M. 17.90 '`
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T. G. 8.36'`.
N tional Paint & Oil Co. 47.04;1
Ni,tional Welding 38.35 I
Neptune Meter Co. 338.55'.
n n n 256.20/
New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 18.301
nn n n IIHR 992,13'
New York Telephone Co. 16.12 .
Norton Electric Co. 5.941
Personius, Carl 7.14 ;
Pollard Co. Inc., Joseph G. 77.50 ,F.
Red Star Express Lines 6.39
Ramsey - Ithaca Corp. 249.01✓
Socony Mobil Oil Co. Inc. 96.76/
Soyring, Andy 30.60/,, \......,/Stallman of Ithaca Inc. 4.00 .
Tompkins County Memorial Hospital 39.15 1'
''Wallace & Tiernah Co. Inc. 7095/
Walsh & Son Chevrolet Inc. 5,11
WheatonJs Sheet Metal Shop 11.59
Farrow, Dr. H. C. 16.20/ .
$ 8,165.00 4
Approved Finance Committee
03.40001,,,,,V
,e/trilfrev‘
.,,-''/ tie„.......
F4 ,/..«a'"/ l
j
•
V
BOARD OF PUBLIC '.'O ZIPS PROC .EDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
November 23, 1955
City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer)
$ 25.00
City of Ithaca
25.50
-�'
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
112.20
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
5.40
Cornell University (832)
14-.64 -
Cornell University (833)
9.70
Cornell Universit` (834)
5.76
Cornell University (835)
51.53
Decker, I. L.
2.50
Paige, John E. & Beryl J.
6.47
Robertson, Archie
2.98
City of Ithaca ( General Fund)
50.22
Scofield, George H.
6.47
Roelofs, Howard and Violet
6.47
Tyler, Frank L.
33.79
Cornell University (843)
92.43
Evans, Dorothy W.
125.08
Massey, L. M.
4.83
Smith, Edward C.
205.48
Gosh, Joseph
162.13
Pimentel, David
2.98
Sans Associates Inc.
20.00
Chapman, Robert L. & Sara
6.47
General Fund
Raymond Ho,-,.,,e -Ic Bon 5.004
Ne -T Y'orl, Teler,'zone Co. 34. C0
City of Itha_ca('!rgter 8_ ,el,fer Div.) 12233.7:
V
APPROVED By FINANCE CONLgTTEE
6,'
NUM
Ni o'.-ember 23, 1955
TRANSFER, OF APPROPRIATIONS: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board request the Common Council to authorize the transfer of
'- 750.00 from budget accounts x`162 - Refuse & Garbage, x;=168 -Storm sewers, "184 -
Bridge maintenance and ;'x185 - Creek maintenance respectively, thereby making a
total transfer appropriation of $3,000.00 and that said appropriation be transferred
to budget account "A82 - Snow & ice removal.
Carried.
By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the transfer of an amount not
to exceed $10,000 from departmental earnings to budget account "-181 - Highway
maintenance. Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and they
are hereby approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered. Carried.
Off-STREET PARKING: Mayor Cook reported that a proposal to establish an off- street
parking lot at the corner of N. Aurora & E. Seneca Streets had, upon the recommen-
dation of the Common Council, been referred to the Board of Public Works for a com-
plete study and recommendation back to the Council for subsequent action. He re-
ferred the matter to the Buildings & Grounds Committee of the Board for study with
a request to report back if possible at a special meeting of the Board to be called
prior to the next meeting of the Council. After consulting with the members, he
-•✓ directed that a special meeting of the Board be set for Tuesday , Dec. 6, 1955,
at 4:30 p.m. to hear a report of the Bldgs. & Grnds. Committee on this matter.
Comm. Saperstone criticized recent statements in the newspaper by Alderman Graves
regarding the need for additional off - street parking and alleged that they were
untrue and distorted. He termed off - street parking a service to which the people
are entitled and urged that the providing of ample off - street parking area in the
critical business area should be the first concern of the City as a public service
to its citizens.
AGREEMENT - S. AURORA STREET FOOTBRIDGE: Supt. Laverty recommended that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the State covering the
lighting and snow removal on the temporary footbridge erected by the State on S.
Aurora St. during the period of the construction of the new bridge there.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agree-
ment with the State covering these items, subject to the approval of such agreement
by the City Attorney. Carried.
T V FRANCHISE: Comm. Saperstone asked
the operation of the present television
vised that he would call such a meeting
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
that a joint meeting be called to discuss
cable system in the City. Mayor Cook ad-
sometime next week.
4 a! 4,_e-�ll
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
a ?!9
220
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y.
Special. Fleeting
PRESENT:
liayor - Cook
Commissioners - Colbert, Saperstone,
Aldermen - Wilkinson, Horn, Connolly
Supt. of Pub. Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
4:30 p.m.
Bradford, Clynes, Egan
Dec. 6, 1955
OFF - STREET PARKING: Mayor Cook announced that this was a special meeting which
had been called to hear a report of the Buildings & Grounds Committee in regard to
the proposed purchase of properties at the north west corner of E. Seneca and N.
Aurora Sts. for developv*tt as an off - street parking lot, and he called on Comm.
Egan who presented a report and recommendation thereon as follows:
ME1110RANDUM - OFF STREET PARKING - SENECI. & AURORA STS.
In April, 1955, the Traffic Commission recommended additional off - street
parking development north of State St., within 800 feet of State St. between
Cayuga and Aurora Streets, and to be financed from parking meter receipts.
FACTORS IN THE RECOMMENDATION:
1. Parking lost to tuning fork construction should be replaced.
2. The major flow of westbound traffic will be diverted to Seneca St. on
tuning fork completion in 1956.
3. Several facilities accommodate eastbound traffic on Green St., and the
city is protected for any westward business growth by its !lest State
St. lot.
WHERE TO LOCATE:
Six potential sites north of State St. were considered by the Committee of
the Traffic Commission. Of these sites, the engineers chose the area around
Aurora and Seneca Sts. most desirable because:
1. It was the area least served by existing facilities.
2. It is the area most convenient for residents of heavily populated East*
and South Hills, coming into the central area to shop.
3. The area has potential for affording some immediate parking relief, and
even greater potential for the future. Demand for parking in the area
will always be high because of the proximity of the Post Office, banks
and critical shopping area.
4. City property holdings on Seneca St. at present offer potential use for
parking. It would be wise to expand holdings at this time rather than
wait for new commercial developments to materialize nearby. To delay
is to invite the possibility of some day having to conderun modern struc-
tures at greater cost.
On the basis of these factors, a plan involving four conditions has been
developed for the consideration of the Board of Public Works and Council. (See
recommendation at conclusion of this report)
Under this plan several advantages are indicated as follows:
A. New revenue from parking under this proposal is approximately equal to
the addition of 3 million dollars new valuation to the tax roll at the
present rate.
B. The increase of the parking rate to 5¢ a half hour should deter and reduce
repeat parking.
C. The increased city rate would tend to encourage pri *rate development of off
street parking lots, for at present rates, private operators cannot com-
pete with the City.
,s
_�_ �` %i
Dec. 6, 195.5
EXPECTED INCOM UNDER NEW RATE:
.
1955
1956
Increase
East Green Street
6,600
10,000
3,400
?Nest Green Street
3,400
5,000
1,600
Curb Parking (Business)
27,000
45,000
18,000
New Lot
6,000
6,000
TOTAL $29,000
To General Fund 10.000
New Income X19,000
RECOIRIENDATION :
The Committee recommends that -the Board approve the location of an off - street
parking lot at the northwest corner of Seneca St. and Aurora St. and that the
Council consider tk - immediate purchase and development of this lot under the fol-
lowing conditions:
1. That the cost of developing the lot be financed as much as possible from
the capital reserve bridge account A4 to eliminate the expense of a bond
issue and interest.
2. The Council should be requested to immediately increase the curb parking
rate in the critical business district to five cents a half hour and ten
cents for one hour parking. This critical area is defined as curb parking
within 800 feet of State St. and its intersection with Aurora and Cayuga Sts.
3. The Council should be asked to maintain 580,000 from parking revenue in
the General Fund. This sum is the equivalent of present annual income of
approximately $70,000 plus an additional $10,000 to cover the loss of
annual revenue to the General Fund from property taken from the tax roll
for the development of the Tuning Fork and the parking lot in question at
present tax rates.
4. The Council should be asked to allocate all revenue from parking over
$80,000 for additional off street parking lots and to reimburse the capital
reserve bridge account.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Saperstone
RESOLVED, that the report and recommendations of the Buildings & Grounds Committee
as presented be approved and referred to the Common Council.
Upon inquiry during a discussion of the motion, Comm. Egan reported that the total
cost of this site including its purchase and development for parking purposes is
estimated at '$160,000.00.
Comm. Clynes offered an amendment to the motion as follows:
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board recommend to the Common Council that the total cost in-
cluding development be established at approximately $160,000.00 and that it be
limited so that it shall not exceed $180,000.00.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
The Mayor then called for a roil call vote on the original, motion as amended which
was as follows:
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
Mayor Cook commended the Buildings & Grounds Committee for its study of this im-
portant matter and its comprehensive report submitted thereon.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PF6C'�L....'j VGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. Dec. 14, 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Clynes, Egan
Aldermen - Dickens, Decker
Attorney - Dahsren
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - B1ean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES; Minutes of V e preceding meeting were duly approved
L.J. GAURNIER: The Clerk read a note from Mrs. Eleanor C. Gaurnier expressing her
thanks to the members of the Board for their tribute to Larry and extending her
appreciation for their kind expression of sympathy in her recent bereavement.
MR.S. BERNIC TUTTON DAW GE CLAIM;: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Bernice
Tutten asking that Board review her claim against the City for damages to clothes
caused by city water while they were being-washed. She alleged that the water con-
tained particules of red foreign matter which caused the damage.
The letter was received and ordered placed on file.
ZENICIPAL PARKING AREA - CANCELLATION OF PARKING PRIVILEGE: The Clerk read a
notice received Dec. 1, 1955 from Tompkins County Tr t.Co pany cancelling and ter-
minating the City's privilege of using a 40-fool-,, el o,� land in the rear of
premises at 135 East State St. as part of the present municipal parking lot, such
termination to become effective six (6) months from the date of its receipt.
This notice was referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee and City Attorney
for study.
HECTOR STREET DRAINAGE: The Clerk read a letter from Kenneth C. Johnson on behalf
of his clients, Mr. Goldstrem and Mrs. Hunt, who live at 601 Hector St. and complain
about the run -off, drainage and flow of water from property at 606 Hector St.
They alleged that the water now flows into the driveway at 601 Hector St. causing
erosion of the driveway and flood damage to the dwelling at 601 Hector St. The
Board was requested to investigate this situation and cooperate with the owner of
606 Hector St. in an effort to bring this matter to a proper solution.
Mayor Cock referred the letter to the Highway Committee and the Sewer & Water Com.
for study.
R. R. CROSSING - W. STATE STREET: The Clerk reported that a complaint registered
by Alderman Graves of the First VTard concerning the blocking of the railroad cros-
sing on W. State St. to vehicular traffic for long periods of time was referred to
the Board for study. 'Mayor Cook referred the matter to the Highway Committee for
recommendation.
NATIONAL BD OF FI.'.E UNDE ^ >dI'ITET_S 7ECON!MENDATION: The Clerk read letters from the
National Board of Fire Underwriters recommending the relocation of central fire
station headquarters in the vicinity of Clinton & Cayuga Streets as a more desir-
able location due to the construction of the Tuning Fork.
GRANDVIEW AVE1>11E LOTS: Attorney Dahmen reported that Grandview Ave. has been com-
pleted and is now open to the public. He recommended that the City Engineer be
authorized and directed to subdivide the remaining land on this street owned by the
City into lots for sale and that the Board request the Council to authorize their
sale at public auction. He noted that if this can be accomplished prior to March
15th, 1956, the lots will be included as taxable property on the 1956 tax roll,
otherwise they will remain tax exempt in the name cf the City.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESCLVED, that the City Engineer be and hereby is authorized to subdivide the
remainder of the property owned by the City on Grandview Ave. into building lots
for sale and that the Common Council be requested to authorize their sale at public
auction as recommended by the City Attorney.
In discussing the motion, Ccyn. Saperstone inquired as to how many lots are in-
volved and their approximate value. He was advised that the Engineer will be ex-
pected to present a report thereon at a future meeting.
Motiin Carried.
tT
H
m
P4
V
U)
Q)
00000
0
000 0I'D
8
0
O
O
O
��
7
N
Op O• O• O• O•
O•
O O O 00
O
00
O
O
i
J
O O 0 0
0.•• s•
0 0 0 0 0
a
0
•
•
O
n
o•
0
O
�
° 00'8ao\
0
ogCDOg0
O
S
o
0°
o'\
N r+ry N H r-1 r-I
O
r i
rl
r-i
ri
\O
M W
N
r'i M
V\
ti
p�v
+�
v
00000
O
000
000°o0Q O
0
00
O
O
O
O
O
• e • e A
0
• 0 • • • • : Q
0
• �
�
O
z 3
sy ~
00000
° °O
O
O g000p0
c,
°0 p0
0
O
a7 O \O
O
0
\ 1
0 1 0 H Q
O
0 i
1O.x1 V
co
O
pp
0
111
O
>ti
v
n w w w
C• O M
n
\O
n n w n w n n
111 \O C- 00 Cl- n N O
-
O
w 44
N. 1 Lam-•
n
M
M
w
\O
G=•r
r-i r-i N
D\
M H r-i H no
m
r-i
H
r--1
N
v
88008
00
0
O pp O o O O O O
0 0 0 0 0030
p
O
0 0 0 0 0 0
0 00
0
0 0
O
O 0,0
8
000
0
0 0
0
0 0
Q
O OoeV
0
°80880°
p 0r
o
0
° 8000
8
° 8
°
O
°
D`
•
11 O O O
0
J H M M O
r--
\0 O
\O
00 N O V\---
O
V\ \O C- 00 C- M N O
O
N n'i c\[ r-i H r-I
O
N \O
c0
.r�O
*. n
M H
--
n
M
N N N
CQ
M r-i r-i r i M
H M
V\
r-i -
r-i
rM-1
M
ri
NcoV\NM
O
E\;111HL- •1-f1H_zf
'U1
O\
(D N r-i 000
M
0
O
N
OO
N
� N M
r-i
O\ C- C -111 N tom- M
c�
-:• ON C-- O O 11l
111
O O
O
00
+)
u a • a
o
• • • o • • • •
•
• • • • • •
•
•
•
•
• a
a
•
O cd
Cl! O O \O OC
M
111 M V1 \O C- N Cam- \O
V\
c0 HI c0 0 u1 M
C`
O
O
\O
O 0
O
\O
H
M N ---100 C-
\O
00 ON M O M 0- \O
Lam-
N r-i rn O ..::I O
00
M
Cl)
V1
O 1-•\ 11\
O
c0 \O V\ QJ N
r-i
111 \O ON 111 110 O V\ M
N
\O 00 C- H 00 00
Q\
C`
H
On
M
Vl
1 1
n •% w n
r-i N
n
•.. n w w w w n wl
M H
n
•.
n n n n
H
w
n
w
w
H
n•
w
N W
4 H
r°i
r-1 r-i r-I <'r'1
M
rH-i M
-��
rl
r-q
r-i
N
r I
vs
ri
r i
M
M
V\
\O M \O M
\O 111
ON
-ZT U\ O\ C- U\ C-
H �
N
\O L` r-I O M -•t
1.11
H
O O
8p
N
U\ D\
\O
N
U) r.,
O\ C- M
• • •• • •
IA -d O 00
r-♦
o
---T
co O\ 00 _:I -�
• • • • •
N \O O\ O\ N H \O 00
M
•
C-
Q\ O\ C+• O\ 00
• • i • •
\O H M 11 ON M
O\
o
ri
O O
o
O
O
O
�
re)
D\ �
-:1 O\
�
-:
00
•
9 \
N V00 O\ r-i
C-
N C` _ -- i N \O O U\
H
C- r-i O\ r l Cam \O
-z
n
M
\O
--I n"{
co
Q) N
O\ r-i C- O O\
co
j C• V\ M 11\ L`- --I
V1
N O\ \O 0 C- C`
-Zt
C-
C-
1.11
Vl M
00
¢ r l
n n w -% 11
n
.% .% n w n .t w
n
n n n It
n
n
Im
n
w
n
n
9C
1- 00 0 r1 M
r-I
-::t N .-Z• L-- 00 N r i \O
c0
O\ cc) H H
N
N
N
V1
M r-{
_-:T
U
W O
M r-i N N
0
M r 1 r-I ri M
C\j
N
__:t
r-i
r-i
c0
r-i
H
c l
U\
O\
rl
800 O p
0 8 0 0
O
O
80800080
0 000 0
O
0
p O O O p O
8 0 0 0 0
O
O O
0
O
0 c�
O
O
sQQa • • o
00 00°
s o • • s • • •
o
O
0
• • s •• •
000(9 p°0
0
s
0 0
• •
00
0
•
o00
0
•
0 0
• •o
8°
i
O
i
r+0r1
V\ V1 O O N
N
8 °00p00
0p
O °00
0 M
111
tt\
°
�j
0
Ui
Q \ •ri
r-I -N
n n n -%
n
r H O
n •w n
\O
n
r-I M w
n w n w w
M
n
co 0
..%
co
O
•%
00
.,
O
0
in
00 -ZI \O V\ �
c0
--I \O C- \O C` N (Ni V\
r-i
N r-i N H r-i
c0
N \O
c0
C-
r` 1 H
�
r I
+�
W�
r-i r I N
O
M r-I H H N
N
r i M
-�
H
r-i
O\
0
cu
4z4
r-I
H
N
M
t7�
1 co
'C3
4�
W
•
U W
+-) v
.H ro
_
O
,Q. {CU
1
-P
U O S'
ri L' rl O
U
Sa"
v
4•') P:i
rc)
U
U] O
-P cd i-) -r-I
cd
,S]
A
pq
rr i •ri
ca
H P.
U) 4U]
^-
O
O
+3 �
cu
rq
•.�
")I r
���iii
W t0 O
�
p-r O
Q
i-r w U
N •ri 0 i'-.
-4-) W
U
-�
fi
•F) .�y
ri rl U
;tom � -FD 9 -r-I O
0
c3
U
f�
GL A
pi
f i U
v CJ v p v
f y
N
cu O +1 •ri
r-i v 4D •r1 Cu -P
m O
8 C2r
r-I
R-R4�4
^I cif N
td � CO -4� -P 10
.{�
CH
r
G7
Irl, -. $i O r--. ;.� U
$ r 4) tj U]
n
U] Cl1 n S.
v ri a-r �i
3 cd • +) U)
O
+�
O
+•' H
i 'L�
S;.. 0 9 -P •r
''d O Ld U • f
> .' U +� V] •
S-r CO •
-4� •r I
�
H
E-r
-N CIO]
v • -) r
� � 0 l) j U)
v 4-)
O H
- �
Z +�
D
H
0
H
-P
cd m cu
v
-F C
U1 cd cd n >~
O
•% v H U7
r9
v
.
R
r^'
q1 cd
$4 Fi
f`i F-i O CH
(�
>ti a(J cu !� o�
•r
Sa F r
H
F4 i•4
a
0
rc)
v CU ri
W
v •ice v v •4-3 4 1 G)
-r-I +-J
�
U]
U
U
• v
U
cif ctf cd r-i
4
0 •r-f CD cd v v H cd
v v O �' •r4
v p
0
O
CS v
2 a
�� w P ? ; '.1" C)
i/�
U] Ul pa w U 0
CY'. C J
H
U
ys co
C7
,�
.. .,
r.-{ 0\ N D\
N M.•Z• V1 \p 00 O r (
0 -.d• V\ \O C- m
O O
O v
E-r(Y.
0 O H H \O
MMMMM
O O O O O O H rril
Mn•1MMr'r1MMM
\O \0 19\0 \O \O
n1M rIMM
V\
n1M
P4
V
- 2 -
rec. 14, 1955
G
911- R
BIDS - STEEL PIPE: Supt. Laverty recommended advertising for bids on steel pipe
for the 'grater Department needed in connection with the construction of the new
South Aurora St. bridge. He noted that this expense will be reimbursed by the
State.
Dy Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
?ESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on steel pipe as re-
commended. Carried
BtTDGET 1956 - WATE$ & SEWER, DEPARTMENT: Supt. Laverty distributed copies of budget
e timates for the Water & Sewer Departments for the year 1956. The total gross
'.�udget for both departments amounted to $'323,450.00. The budget was referred to
`he dater & Sewer Committee for stud, and report.
ET'AUN HOUSE APPOINTMENT: Supt. Laverty recommended the provisional appointment of
Edwin House to the position of Sewage Plant Operator at the salary rate of $1.60
per hour pending a civil service examination.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
FSOLVEr, that the provisional appointment of Edwin House as Sewage Plant Operator
at the rate of $1.60 per hour be and hereby is approved as recommended.
Carried.
s' BILL EXPUNGED: Supt. Laverty reported that bill #839, dated 11- 23 -55, in the
amount of $50.22 was rendered against the City of Ithaca, General Fund, for a cast
.; iron fitting. He reported that this fitting has since been replaced by the General
Fund and he therefore recommended that the bill be expunged.
E„ By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that bill --'8�9 in the amount of $50.22 be and hereby As expunged as re-
ccmmended. Carried.
SIDE14ALK - 125 HEIGHTS COUFT: Supt. Laverty requested authorization to proceed
with the repair of a flagstone walk at 125 Heights Court at cost plus 10/: to be
assessed against the property owner. He stated that the property uranjer har] failed
to take any action after being served with several notices by the City, and will
be notified by registered mail of the City's intent at this time.
By Comm. Clynes: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be and hereby is authorized to proceed with repairs of
this sidewalk as recommended and that the cost thereof plus 10',) be a charge against
the property owner. Carried.
BIDS - TILE SEWER PIPE: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Egan
FFSOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on a carload of tile
sewer pipe. Carried.
BIDS - CHEMICALS: By Ccrrm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that contracts be awarded for 1956 chemicals to the following low bidders:
ALUM (Alumina Sulphate)
General Chemical Division
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp.
LIME
John Wiley Jones Co.
CHLORINE
John Wiley Jones Co.
SODA ASH
Finger Lakes Chemical Co.
SULPHUR DIOXIDE
Virginia Smelting Co.
X45.05 per ton truck delAvery F.O.B. FlEnt
X26.50 per ton truck delivery F.0.9. Plant
C $6.49 per cwt. delAvered at Plant
x;3.00 per cwt. Etna, Y.Y.
(-,' 12.27¢ per lb. F.O.B. Plant
Carried
WEST CMITON ST,) -RET - SEWER: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comir. Clynes
FFSOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct 650 feet of sewer
main in West Clinton St. at an estimated cost of `3,250.00
Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
?E °OLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and here -
by are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be a.pprovad and ordered
rendered. Carried.
- 3 -
December 14, il`55
PARKING ARFrS : In answ: -r to remarks made recently by Alderman Gra'res r egar, ing
the Board's stand on additional city -owned off - street parking facilities, Comm.
Saperstone stated that at the time the Board opposed any such additional faci.litiO3
the Tuning Fork had not been thought of. He noted that the Tuning Fork will elim-
inate: an estimated 240 car spaces and it is the thought at this time that at least
the same amount be replaced. He also explained that the parking area 10.1ich had
been operated for a time by the City in the rear of Dean's warehouse had to be
closed because it was not being used to advantage.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
INI�Ztl 4?
Geo. A. Blean
C itv Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC 14ORKS ERCCEFDItiGS
AUDIT SHEET
December 14, 1955
T.G. Millers Soms Paper Co.
r
$ 9.88--"'
Wayne D. Campbell
17.00'x'
Rochester Manifold Supply Co.
3.31`'""
N.Y: Telephone Co.
68.26-"/
T.G. Miller's Sons Paper Co.
67.94 --
Norton Electric Co.
99.50
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
94.35°°"'
City of Ithaca Water & Sewer Division
50.57'_;
Mrs. Lillian F. Berdan
5.00`
C.J. Rumsev & Co.
49.73 "-'
Plaza -Nash Corp.
3.75
Connolly's Super Service
180.95
Ames Welding & Supply Co.
77.23
Baker Laumber Co.
589.59
Ithaca Wirdow Cleaning Co.
15.35'
ABC Exterminating Co.
7.00"
Smith's Hardward
34.99
A.M. Little & Son
100.5
Big George's Exrress
4.gQ --
Sinclas_r Refining Co.
693.77. -"'
`Brewer & Brown Co.
1157.00--
Ithaca Metal Westherstrip Co.
45.70'-
City of Ithaca Sewer & Water Div.
30.90 °,' `
Robinson & Carpenter
58.22'
Cayuga Motor Sales Corp.
1.73'""
The Dual Parking Meter Co.
22.00'_
Tioga Auto Parts
196.55.
Cramer's Auto Parts
31-59"'
Homer Stewart
58.46
Townsend
104.23''`
,,L.B.
Empire State Culvert Corp.
472.23"
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
2280.13°'"
Highway Material Co.
440.00"
Tri -Line Co.
907.00 -,
MacDougal Equip. Co., Inc.
27.40'
if n n It
2.68
Goodyear Service Stores
3.00
Spencer's Body Shop
48.85""
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers
10.89
Lane Pipe Corp.
147.41'"
"Rumsey - Ithaca Corp.
649.63 -
The General Crushed Stone Co.
1830.44'
Dale & Dorothy W. Lush
105.00°"°'
George T. Harper
45.00-
Brewer Excavating
504.00
Highway Materials Co., Inc.
15.41"
B.F. Goodrich Co.
3.25"
Cayuga Salt Sales
476.20'-
Cayuga Salt Sales
297.44-- -
Calgon, Inc.
114.61 --
`Dickenson Paint & Wallpaper Co.
3-95-,"
Champaign Coal & Stoker Co.
46.07
Haverstick & Co.
8.52"'
Binghamton Service & Painting
3404.00
Coverall Service Supply Co.
26.10'"°
National Welding
19.50",
Leary Coal Co.
23.75- -
William H. Quinn
9.52 -w
Allen Tractor Service
254.00°-'
It ti ti
13 2. 15 "'
'Rottman Remodeling
8.601
Trees Magazine
5.00"
Park Maintenance
7.50,"°
Stailman Dist. Corti.
43.44'"
Socony Mobil Oil Co. Inc.
277..84 -,'
Southern_ Tier Steel Products
296.70"°
B.&. L. Motors
Frank A. Bangs
Tompkins Co. ijem. Hosp
Leo P. Larkin
"tompkins Co. Mem. Hosp.
William Willis
Donald G. wick
Empire State Culvert Corp.
University Sand & Gravel
Ithaca Coop G.L.F. Service, Inc.
City Chamberlain _ B.P.W. General
Wm. J. Ryan
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
Martin & Son, Inc.
Approved by Finae Committee:
A
6�'
10.98 --.
62.48
63.55'
16.20
8.
48.00
78.00 2282.93
46.45 -=
30.20
5.60'
21.84'x.
61.00
3672.00 "'�
BOARD OF PUBLIC 'qO�S pROCEEDI :ZS
BILLS R CEIV�3I,E
December 14, 1955
Cornell University
7,500.00
Bow, Carrie H.
6.30
Pew, i.ralter S.
8.12
Pollio, E. Y.
8.12
ink, Robert
2.98
Stiles, E1zz.
2.98
Texaco Co.
14.16
Lynch, Ethel
315.75
Tyler, Frank L.
60.94
Dunn, Mary A.
130.63
Brooks, Francis Nellie
6.47
Smason, Max
6.47
Houghton, Gladys B.
148.70
Close, Thomas J. & Martha
102.16
Backner, Francis
5.82
Redfield -Lyon, Herbert & Ruth
6.47
Holton, W. B.
6.4'l
Baker Lumber °: Supply Co., Inc.
50.00
Wallace Stell Supply Co.
95.80
Stevenson, Iarion
164.85
Bilsky, Gus Jr. and Mary D.
216.63
Hauser, Elsa
109.65
Martin, L. S., Co.
167.76
Cornell University
51.27
Cornell University
11.13
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
29.94
City of Ithaca (B. P. W. )
61.20
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
399.25
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
216.05
Sailor, Mrs. R. W.
8.12
City of Ithaca
27.09
N. Y. State Elec. and Gas Coro.
462.50
APPROVED BY FI „ANCE COT,=TTEE
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices Presented for Audit December 14, 1955.
American City Magazine
; 4000
American Water Works Association
15.00
B and L Niotors
119.50
Baker Lumber and Supply Co.
170.03
Beals, McCarthy & Rogers. Inc.
?4.89
Binghamton- Ithaca Express Inc.
6.87,
Binghamton Service and Painting Coo
925.00 ..
Cramer's Auto Parts
29.'(5 '*
Darling Valve & Manufacturing Coo
97.12
Douglas: Products Co.
"Goodrich, The B. F. Coo
45.00
24020
It it it 11
Grey, Walter E.
21.03
Haverstick & Co. Inc.
682.32
Head, Henry R,
5.45
Ithaca, City of,, General Fund
4060/"
n n 1t n re
Ithaca, City Water Fund
1233.76
of,
1678.08
Ithaca Coop. G. L. F. Service Inc,
.90
Ithaca. Journal, The
7.7b VK`
Jones Co., John Wiley
y
266.40
polar Is ritchine Shop
22.00
Little & o, on A. M.
55,00
Mil -ler's Sons Paper Co., T. G.
50070 '
Mueller Co.
4.61
ivational Welding
27.23
Neptune Meter Co.
256.20
New York State Electric & Gas Corp.
1558.91
New York Telephone Co.
42 026
Northrup Supply Co.
439.40
Personius -, Carl
7.211.
Pollard Co., Joseph G.
6.04;,x'
Reed Manufacturing Co.
.1.64
Robinson R: Carpenter
238.13 �
Rockiel1 Manufacturing Co.
30.20
Rumsey & Co., C.J.
55.19
Socony Mobil uil Co. Inc,
91.2b :
Sturm Bros.
24.40
Thayer Appliance Co.
10.75`'`
Tioga Auto Parts.
32.16
Townsend, L.B.
35.16 /
Brooks Pharmacy
4.10i
Forster, Dr, F. R. C.
7.56
'zomp�.ns County laboratory
3.00
X8,430.21
so
.approved Finance ;.pmmittee
BOARD OF PUPLIC TTORKS .PFOCEEDLIGS
CITY OF TrHACA , N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4 :30 p.m. December 28., 1955
PRESENT:
Mayor - Cook
Commissioners - Saperstone, Bradford, Clynes, Egan
Alderman - Decker
Attorney - Dahmen
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. 1,,1ks. - Rich
City Engineer - Cass
City Forester - Baker
City Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Sinsabaugh
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting r�Tere duly approved.
PINS - STEEL PIPE: The following bids on the purchase of steel pipe for the T-fater &
Sewer Departments were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
wane of Bidder
Bid on Pipe
Bid Flanges
Terms
18 -
Chas. Lillar & Sons
$437.42 per
100 ft. $17,35
pr. pair
2%/10
u 2.38 each
Irving D. Booth
382.00
8.73
each
2;5/10
n /30
Haverstick & Co., Inc.
439.00
22.50
pr. pair
Zs /10
n /30
Edward Joy & Co.
490.00
10.00
each
2&P/10
n /30
Binghamton Ind. Supply
428.68
18.55
pr. pair
The bids were referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and recommendation.
BIDS CLAY S94M PIPE: Following is a
pipe, both by car and by truck, based
ter:
FY CSR
18 - 6 x 6" Y `1.458 each
18 - 8 x 6" Y :_2.268 each
18 - 6" pipe - 2 ft. long $.364/ft.
1200 ft. - 8" pipe in 5 ft. lengths
Total
tabulation of the cost of buying clay sewer
n the one bid received from Robinson & Carpen-
t 26.24
40.82
13.10
739.20
$819.36
This bid was referred also to the 14ater & Sewer Committee for study and recommendation.
EVERETT COF &JELL - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Everett Cornell,
a truck driver, requesting a four months leave of absence effective Dec. 28, 1955•
_,upt. Laverty recommended approval of the request without pay.
-y Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
-;.`,I ED, that a four months leave of absence without pay, he granted Everett Corned"
,.s requested; and that such leave become effective Dec. 28, 1955.
Carried
_�'E TRIPT', E CLASS IFIC!TION: The Clerk read a letter from the I•I2chinists Union ask -
i-ng that the classification of Tree Trimmer be graded up *.lard from its present semi-
skilled classification for the following reasons:
1. Risks - this job carries the highest liability insurance rating of all your
jobs.
2. Skills - this job requires a skill not commonly required < <rhich is indicated
in the high turnover. This operator must aluays be mindful of safety
of persons and property and knowledge of various tools, equipment and
rope arrangements is essential.
3. Clothes spoilage - climbing results in expensive replacement of clothes.
3y Comm, Clynes: seconded by Corn. Bradford
?FSOLV'sD, that the letter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for
s-Ludy and report. Carried.
C1-f'21' LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Louis Cramer who resides at the
corner of Blair & Mitchell Streets and who called attention to damages to trees and
shrubbery on her property caused by a recent trailer -truck accident. She asked that
action be taken to protect her property against future accidents of this type.
Her request was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report.
BY TRUCK
18 -
6 x 6,, Y
C L1.53 each
27.54
18 -
8 x 6" Y
u 2.38 each
42,84
18 -
6" pipe
- 2 ft. lengths C< ';.382/ft.
13.75
1000
ft. - 8"
pipe �'L .634/f t.
6'34,.00
Total
$718,13
This bid was referred also to the 14ater & Sewer Committee for study and recommendation.
EVERETT COF &JELL - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Clerk read a letter from Everett Cornell,
a truck driver, requesting a four months leave of absence effective Dec. 28, 1955•
_,upt. Laverty recommended approval of the request without pay.
-y Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
-;.`,I ED, that a four months leave of absence without pay, he granted Everett Corned"
,.s requested; and that such leave become effective Dec. 28, 1955.
Carried
_�'E TRIPT', E CLASS IFIC!TION: The Clerk read a letter from the I•I2chinists Union ask -
i-ng that the classification of Tree Trimmer be graded up *.lard from its present semi-
skilled classification for the following reasons:
1. Risks - this job carries the highest liability insurance rating of all your
jobs.
2. Skills - this job requires a skill not commonly required < <rhich is indicated
in the high turnover. This operator must aluays be mindful of safety
of persons and property and knowledge of various tools, equipment and
rope arrangements is essential.
3. Clothes spoilage - climbing results in expensive replacement of clothes.
3y Comm, Clynes: seconded by Corn. Bradford
?FSOLV'sD, that the letter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for
s-Ludy and report. Carried.
C1-f'21' LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Louis Cramer who resides at the
corner of Blair & Mitchell Streets and who called attention to damages to trees and
shrubbery on her property caused by a recent trailer -truck accident. She asked that
action be taken to protect her property against future accidents of this type.
Her request was referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report.
226
- 2 -
December 28, 1955
OFF-STREET-PARKING - AURORA & SENCA STS: Attorney Dahmen reported that he had been
unsuccessful in his attempts to get a price for the properties located at the corner
of Aurora and Seneca Streets in which the City has expressed an interest in purchas-
ing for the location of an off - street parking lot.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Buildings and Grounds Committee be authorized to employ three com-
petent real estate appraisers to appraise -h e three properties located on the north-
west corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets in the City of Ithaca and sec =e written
N
appraisals therefrom for presentation to the Body at the next regular„irta i` e eof.
Carried.
GRANDVIEW AVENUE LOTS - SUBDIVISION: Engineer Cass submitted a map of a subdivision
for lots on Grandview Avenue not needed for a right-of-way. His map showed a pro-
posed layout of four lots with an approximate area of 9,200 square feet each. He
suggested that the Board also consider the inclusion of a lot owned by the City
fronting on Hudson Street which was purchased from the Speno Estate and not now
needed for a right -of -way.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the map as presented be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Commit-
tee for study and recommendation. Carried.
BUDGET - WATER DDPARTMENT: By Comm. Saperstone: seconded by Comm. Clynes
P,FSOLVED, that the budget for the Water and Sewer Departments for the year 1956 in
the total gross amount of $323,450.00 as presented at the last meeting be approved
and adopted. Carried.
E. GREEN STREET PARKING LOT-- PURCHASE OF PROFEF.TY: Comm. Egan recommended that actin'17
be taken to consider the feasibility of purchasing a strip of property, 4Ox321, lo-
cated in the rear of 135 E. State Street and in the municipal parking lot on E. Green
St. He explained that the city's privilege of using this property for parking will
expire on June 1, 1956.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the Board request the Common Council to proceed with the acquisition
of this piece of property if possible. Carried.
In connection with the operation of this lot Comm. Saperstone noted that with the
increase in rate to 10¢ per hour the revenue is running approximately 45% ahead of
the same period for last .year. He expressed the opinion that this showed the im-
portance of a city -owned parking lot in a good central location since 5¢ parking in
adjacent streets and lots has not interfered with its use. He commented that a
municipal owned lot also insures permanency.
MPYOF'S RECOGNITION: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Clynes and Saperstone
RESOLVED, that we the members of the Board of Public t ^Torks do hereby wish to
express our sincere appreciation to Ivan E. Cook, Mayor of the City of Ithaca and
give him special recognition for his cooperation during his term of office. '
C4.e,eiade ,
In closing Mayor Cook expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to all members
of the Board for their service and cooperation during his term of office and com-
mended them for serving in the 'nest interest of the citizens of Ithaca at all times.
He also commended the Supt. of Public Works, Asst. to the Supt., City Engineer, Cit--
Forester, City Clerk and City Attorney for their service and cooperation.
_LTDIT: By Comm. Bradford: seconded by Comm. Clynes
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be and herebT-
are approved for payment. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. 8lean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
AUDIT SHEEN
Dec. 28, 1955
z Morusty & Son
$4,278.00 f
City of Ithaca (Water & Sewer)
2,329.98
Ithaca Coop G.L.F. Service
577.78 '
Waite Nurseries
133.85
= 'Jamieson McKinney Co., Inc.
.65
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
123.82
Sinclair Refining Co.
419.191^
Cayuga Salt Sales
541.25
City of Ithaca (Water & Sewer)
718084
,�_N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp.
62.88''/
'Economy rotor Sales
29.22 .,
A.M. Little & Son
,Auto Gear & Parts Co.
47.86 '
26.13.'��'
City Chamberlain
2.97
N.Y. Telephone Co.
24.53 '
T.G. Miller's Sons
71.49
The Garlock Packing Co.
13.35
" Clarkson Chernical Co., In.c
71.9T,
Socony Mobil Oil Co., Inc.
37.45''
,,,Jack's Glass Shop
4.76-°'
Frank Whatman
12..00""
Leary Coal Co.
71.25--'`f
y Hull Heating & Plumbing
1.25 -
McQuire Gardens
125.00°°
Jim's Fix -It Shop
4.70'"' .
Walsh & Son Chev. Inc.
41.99-,y'
Stallman Dist. Corp.
4.31-
Brewer & Brown Co., Inc.
185.05
v The Sherwin - Williams Co.
39.35"`;
Brewer Excavating
15'3.00,-'
'Johnny's Welding Service
10.94°- '
Cayuga Salt Sales
602.58
Goodyear Service Stores
279.51•
Ingersoll —Rand
5.27. -
Haverstick & Co., Inc.
118.00-- ,<
International Harvester Co.
15.81-
Freeville Concrete Products Co.
132
Wilmar W. Carroll
15 6 -
Burroughs Corp.
,Duplicating Products Inc.
4.?Ck__.
Ithaca Printing Service,
81.25
Approved by Finance Committee:
%?N ,
BOARD OF PU13LIC ?FORKS PROCEEDINGS
BILLS RECEIVABLE
December 28, 1955
City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer)
$ 25.00
Finger Lakes State Parks Comm.
18.75
New York State Elec. & Gas Corp.
19.55
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
7.10
City of Ithaca (Police Dent.)
7.10
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
524.46
Boynton, Ben V.
208.93
Cornell University
48.98
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
25.35
Cornell University
11.00
McPherson, Margaret H.
9.93
Fox, Charles x Beulah
6.30
MacBain, J. T.
4.64
Ruuspakka, Atte I- Amanda
33.35
Mip:nardi, Cynthia
86.13
Stutz, Frederick R. Sarah
5.72
Pollio, Mrs. Elvira
33.01
Shepherd, Ada B.
87.30
Saccucci, Rudolph & Bianca
77.88
Givens, Lillian M.
6.30
APPROVED BY FINANCE C011TITTEE
Water and Sewer Fund Invoices presented for audit December 28, 1955.
Allen, John To
$12X321~. J
Allen Tractor 5ervi:ce
27.49
Barnum & son, A.L.
233.00
Beais, McCarthy & Rogers Inc.
235.34"
Be seiner, H. Do
57.00
Big George's Expresa
2.45
Champaign Coal and Stoker Co.
,
136.50
Darley & Co., W. So
13017'`x- .
Garlock Packing Co., The
6.27 r
General Chemical Division
671040
Goodrich , The B. F.Coo
-
L'
Home li to o rp.
'12.16''
12.89 r`d
�.
Ithaca, City of, General Fund
1536.37
n n u n n
1536.37 ,
It n n It n
1536.43 4"
Ithaca Coop. G. L. F. Service
60011' --
Ithaca Junk Co.
32.49
Jones Co., John Miley
1311.00 , ' :
McGuire Gardens
500 %✓
Mid -state Contractors Egipmnent Co. Inc.
7070 �' ,
Miller's Sons Paper Co., T*G.
14*52
Aew York State Llectri.c & Gas Yorpo
605.66 '
New York Telephone Co.
27 007 !'
Neptune k1eter Co.
211.06
Morton P-lectric Co.
8023
Rodgers Motor Lines, Inc.
jam'
229060
Smith Manufacturing Co., The A. P.
138.35 -�
Socony Mobil (ail Co. Inc.
202012
Volbrecht Lumber Co., The
1536 ,/`�'
,Walsh & Son Chevrolet Co. Inc.
39:50
Worthington - Gamon jleter Division
299088 tom•'`
$ 8006.01 r`
Citz. C,��., e.�'_�.i r1
.?R
Approved Finance Committee
r y V"' r