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CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 10. 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Egan, Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary
Aldermen - Kilby, Hart, Stallman, Baldwin
Attorney - Clynes
Supt, of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public GIorks - Rich
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
Mayor Ryan welcomed Michael J. Leary to his first meeting as a member of tha Board.
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved.
VICE CHAIRMAN: Mayor Ryan announced that it would be in order to elect a Vice-
Chairman of the Board. Comm. Reulein was nominated as Vice Chairman and unanimously
elected to this position.
BOILER INSPECTION: The Clerk reported receipt of a Report of Inspection by the
°? Ocean Accident & Guarantee Corp. announcing that all boilers located in city-
owned buildings had been inspected on December 14, 1961 and that no conditions
requiring recommendations or comment were noted. The report was ordered filed.
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WATER & SEWER SERVICE EXTENSION:
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby records itself that it did not ask
the Common Council to request the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board to study
the question of further extension of water and sewer services beyond the city limits.
Carried.
CITY HALL ANNEX: Mayor Ryan presented and read the following statement:
"At this time, I would like to ask the Board of Public T'Torks to consider making
more use of the City Hall Annex or the Eagles Building. This may not be ideal
for City Hall offices but perhaps for a few years Iit can serve its purpose and
the City can justify the expenditure of over $100,000 for the purchase of this
building.
We are faced with building a new jail and police station. We could use more park-
ing near the business center and the present City Hall seems to be the most logical
place for parking.
By installing a self-service elevator and using the top floor of the Eagles Building
we should be able to have a larger Council room and also have larger offices for
the City Clerk's department, the Controller and the Engineers. The Mayor's and
Superintendent's office could also be on the same floor facing State Street. This
sounds like a lot of offices in one place but actually there is more square feet
on the top floor than there is on this one floor of City Hall.
This, of course, means we would have to build a jail and police station but this
is the key to this whole move.
Other public buildings are needed also and I want to do all I can to see that we
get them but at the present time this plan of moving the city offices to the Eagles
Building and building a new police station and jail should be the number one projec-.,-,
BY Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's recommendations be referred to the Buildings & Grounds
Committee for study and report; and that it be agreed that such a proposed move
be 6onsidered as one of a temporary nature.
Carried.
�_ROMMTO_NS: Supt. Laverty recommended several promotions which were approved as
Follows:
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the following appointments in the non-competitive class for a pro-
bational period of sixteen weeks be approved:
Bruce Eastman to Working Foreman G $2.46 per hour' minimum of grade 24-
Norman Mainville to Maintainer @ 2.03 per hour, 2nd. step of grade 17
Robert Ryerson to Maintainer @ 2.03 per hour, 2nd. step of grade 17
David Ellis to Maintainer @ 2.03 per hour, 2nd. step of grade 17
Ceaser Cappucci to Maintainer @ 1.87 per hour, lst. step of grade 17
Carried.
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FE-LdVK GOI.3, ,^.S APPOINTKENT: Supt. Laverty reported that Frank Gombas had passed a
civil service exam for the position of Senior Engineering aide and he recommended
his appointment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Frank Gombas as a Senior Engineering
Aide for a period of 16 weeks be approved at an annual salary of $3896.0O, 'the
minimum of grade 17, and that his appointment be effective as of January 1, 1962.
Carried.
J7�N fiLEXAMER: Supt. Laverty recommended the temporary appointment of Jean
Alexander as a Senior Engineering Aide at an annual salary of $4214.00, the
second step of grade 17.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Jean Alexander be appointed temporarily on a provisional basis as
a Senior Engineering Aide at an annual salary of $4214.00, the second step of
grade 17; and that the Council be requested to authorize appointment of a Senior
Engineering Aide rather than Senior Draftsman as provided in the tentative budget.
Carried.
BIDS: The Supt. requested authorization to advertise for bids on the following
materials: mosquito control, food concession at Stewart Park, transit-mix concrete,
road materials - including oil, tar, emulsion, crushed stone and screened gravel, -
rock salt, asphalt concrete, dix-seal, storm sewer pipe, paint, fuel oil and
kerosene.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on the foregoing list
of materials and other items as requested. Carried.
BIDS - EQUIPMENT: He then requested authorization to advertise f6r bids on equip-
ment included in the tentative budget ae follows: Four trucks, 1 tandem roller,
1 air compressor, 2 snow plow blades, a salt body (scottie), a paint striper, 1
pump and a diesel engine for the dredge.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the fore-
going list of equipment as requested. Carried.
B.W. TABER INVOICE: The Superintendent read a report by the City Forester in-
dicating that for several years complaints had been received each Spring regarding
the condition of the B.W. Taber lot located at the corner of Utica & Tompkins Street.
Regular notice to mow the lot was mailed to Mr. Taber on May 26, 1961 giving him
until June 10 to comply. On June 13th. three men were sent to'mow the lot. At
that time the weeds were more than waist high requiring raking, pick-up and dis-
posal. On the basis of the Forester's report, the Superintendent recommended that
Mr. Taber's request for a reduction in his bill received from the City for mowing
the lot be denied.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Mr. Taber's request be denied as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
?a. SE_NECA STREET BRIDGE: Mr. Cass reported that Mr. A.L. Hull had engaged the
services of a bridge consultant to make a private study of the condition of the
W. Seneca Street bridge and requested that any further meeting on the subject
be postponed until he had heard from his consultant. It was so agreed.
ZE7,1ART 4VE. BRIDGE RT ;WAY
xCUzmy GlyrleS reported -Ehat he had received the appraisal made on property owned ,
by Chi Phi and needed by the city in connection with reconstruction of the Stewart
Avenue bridge. He noted that Cornell University was also involved.
By Comm, Conley: seconded by Come. Egan
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and City Engineer be authorized to negotiate with
Chi Phi and Cornell University for acquisition of the land needed by the city and
report back thereon to the Board.
Carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment 6f standing committees
of the Board for 1962 as follows:
BOARD OF PTTBLTC WORKS PROCREnINGS
ACCOUNTS RECETVABLE
JP?,TUARY 1.0, 1Q62
Eckert, E. J. 548.50
Mapes, P. C. Corp. 1W.00
Albanese Plumbing 14.50
F,3ilin7,s Plumbing & Heating Co. 7.50
Hull Heatin- & Plo7bing 53.00
J-)Mieson McKinney Co., Inc. 49., )0
Yore sty P-e Son no.no
City of Ithaca (Police Dent. )
Town of Lansing (TAIcKinneys Water District) 75.00
Tm7n of Ithaca 6,975.00
Village of Cayuga Hei-hts 5,550.00
Sinclair Refi-nin7 Co. 10.00
Morse Chain Co. 175.00
City of ItIlaca, IRohrer) 50.00
Nelson, Paul 4.()0
Baker, -)nnal-1 I,% i-6.83
Bailey, 1-Pi3ie 73.20
Rustyak, Jose-ph ?4 Elizabeth 7.70
Senno, Donald 8c Norma G. 7.70
Killory, Francis J. � Ernestine T. 7.70
Boronkay, John &- Elsie 7.70
Alpha Zeta 22.88
Mintz, David & Sylvia 25.18
Harris, Linden 'J. & Flora M. 7.70
Morse Chain Co. 4c).47
City of Ithaca 074) 151.67
City of Ithaca (D7q) R4.'M
APMZOVED T '' PINIA"CE COT,"T,ITT-7E
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-ATER AND SANITARY SEWERS
^onley - Chairman Yengo Pickering
HIGHT rP YS, GARBAGE AND STREET LIGHT ING
Pickering - Chairman Conley Egan
CREEKS AND BRIDGES
Yengo - Chairman Reulein Conley
PUBLIC BUILDINGS 01D GRCUNDS
Leary - Chairman Yengo Pickering
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Egan, Chairman Reulein Leary
CAP_I_TAL IMPROVEMENTS. PARKING AND TRAFFIC
A Reulein - Chairman Leary Egan
SALE OF MATERIALS. ETC: Comm. Conley reported the 'eater & Sewer Committee recommend
s, approval of the recommendation of the Controller regarding the sale of materials,
etc.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby prohibits the sale of materials, water, services
and/or any other items that cannot be added to the Tax Roll as a lien unless the
same shall be paid for by cash in advance of such sale.
Unanimously Carried.
UA DIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract -#1 - 1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills received
be approved and ordered rendered. - Carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Capital Improvement program prepared by the Planning Board be
referred to the Capital Improvement, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and
report. Carried.
BILLS RECEIVABLE: Supt. Laverty recommended that bills receivable be made due in
30 days rather than 60.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley:
RESOLVED, that the Board approve the recommendation of the Superintendent and that
he be authorized to have this printed on the bills.
Carried.
BUS OPERATION: A brief reference was made to operation of the Community Transit
Bus System by the Board. Comm. Yengo favored the formation of a Bus Transportation
Committee by the Common Council for this purpose. Comm. Conley favored delayed
action at this time as did Mayor Ryan. No action was taken.
On motion the -meeting wara adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean '
City Clerk
BO^RD OF FUBLIC I^JORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHAC A , N.Y.
regular Meeting 4.:30 p.m. January 24, 196,'
PRE SENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Pickering, Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Hart, Baldwin, Kilby
attorney - Clynes
Supt, of Public "Torks - Laverty
Asst„ to Supt. of Public Works - Rich
City Engineer - Cass a
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - STE14ART AVENUE BRIDGE: The following bids for reconstruction of a bridge
on Stewart Avenue over Cascadilla Creek were received, opened and read by the
Clerk:
Name of Bidder Total Amount of Bid
Binghamton Bridge & Foundation Co, Inca $196;860.00
Standard Engineering Corp. 171,590.00
Wm. Higgihs & Sons, Inc. 179,887.50
M.A. Bongiovanni, Inc. 203,355.00
Win. E. Bouley Construction Co, Inc. 195,115.00
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study
and report.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council for authorization and funds for
reconstruction of the Stewart Avenue bridge. Carried.
In this connection Attorney Clynes reported that he had been informed by a
University representative that any University-owned land needed by the city in
reconstruction of this bridge will be donated by the University. He stated that
he expects to hear from Chi Phi fraternity in the near future about the land
needed from it.
BIDS - WATER METERS: The following bids on the annual purchase of water meters
for 1962 were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder 5/8 x 3 4" , x 314O' 1" x 1" lz x 1 1/4" 2" x 2"
'^Tilliam Herron Co. $28.16 $41.26 $60.59 $113.31 $170.30• riet aa-
Neptune Meter Co. 28.81 42.21 61.97 115.91 174.20
Gamon Pieter Div.
Worthington Corp. 28.16 41.26 60.59 113.31 170.30
Neptune Meter Co. bid on Trident meters and the other two bidders bid on TJorthington-
Gamon type meters.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on water meters be referred to the 1,-Tater & Sewer Committee
for study and report. Carried.
B IDS - DREDGE PUMP: The following bid on purchase of a dredge pump was received,
opened and read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder Total Bid price
Morris Machine '•corks $4830.00
It was the only bid received.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid on a dredge pump be referred to the Water & Seger Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
a_ ,Y
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BIDS - DIESEL ENGINE FOR DREDGE: The following bids on purchase of a diesel engine
for the dredge were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Trade-In
Name of Bidder Gross Bid Allowance Discount Total Net Bid
LIB. Smith, Inc. $5,135,00 $1,100.00 $77.20 $3,957,80
E„AI, O'Donnell Co, Inc. 4,989.00 11230.00 - 3,759.00
_y Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
i?ESOLVED, that the bids on a diesel engine be referred to the Water & Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
L. GERALD RICH - SErT^R SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from L. Gerald Rich,
113 Auburn Street, regarding bills in the amount of $14.40 received from the City
and $9.88 received from Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. for repairs to his sewer
service. He alleged that the plumber had informed him the stoppage was out in
the main sewer line rather than in the service to the house and requested that if
he must pay the $14.40 to the City he be reimbursed for the $9.88 he had paid to
the plumbing Co.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for in-
vestigation and report.
Carried.
F.J. KILLORY - SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from F.J. Killory, 321
Hook Place, regarding a plumbing bill incurred by him for repairs to his sewer
- ° service. He too alleged that the trouble was in the main sewer line and re-
quested that a bill received by him from the City in the amount of $7.70 be
cancelled and that $11,75 of the plumber's bill be absorbed by the city.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the T^Tater & Sewer Committee for
investigation and report.
Carried,
FRANK LEONARDO - WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Frank Leonardo,
117 'Test Buffalo Street, requesting that a bill received by him from the City
in the amount of $165.46 for repairs to a water service at the Chanticleer
Restaurant on State Street be cancelled. He alleged that the leak which was
repaired was at the main and not between the main and his meter,
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for in-
vestigation and report.
Carried.
CLAUDE A. SHELTON - SET-yTR SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Claude A. Shelton
requesting extension of sewer service to his property at 517 Lake Street.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk presented and reviewed a list of all old sewer
assessments remaining on the books as of January 1, 1962. He reported that State
examiners had questioned whether or not all of them are collectible and recommend-
ed that their status be reviewed, He reported further that the TiTater & Sewer
Department had caused such a survey to be made and had divided the assessments
into two classes, viz, those unlikely to be collected and those which may be
collected.
By Comm, Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the sewer assessments be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee
for investigation and report. Carried
MMIRA-SPENCER ROAD SET,M CONNECTIONS: Supt. Laverty informed the Board that of
50 connections to be made to the sewer in the Elmira-Spencer Road area a year ago
at present only six remain to be coymected. Of these he stated that two will be
connected by May 1st, and three are vacant and will not be reoccupied without
connections being made.
CHPRLES T^T, RICH - RESIGNATION: Supt. Laverty read the resignation of Charles T^i.
Rich as Asst. to the Supt. in charge of the Water & Sewer Departments to become
effective as of February 15, 1962. He stated that his successor had not yet been
selected, and pending this he recommended hiring the consulting firm of Stearns
& 14heler of Cazenovia, N.Y. at the rate of $8.25 per hour to supervise operation
of the T,,rater & Sewer Department. He recommended that such supervision be provided
for two days per week during the period from February 19 to March 23 at a total
estimated cost of $680.00.
3 January 24, 1962
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Superintendent be approved and that
Stearns & 'djheler, consulting engineers, be retained to supervise the operation
of the Water & Sewer Department two days per week during the period from April
19th, to March 23rd. at the rate of $8.25 per hour not to exceed a total of
$680.,00, Carried.
BIDS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the
following items which have been included in the 1962 tentative budget.
1 automobile
3 z-ton pick-up trucks
1 small bus similar to that now used by the Gity Engineer
1 sulphur dioxide feed machine
cast iron pipe. cement asbestos pipe, copper and brass goods,
manhole rings and covers.
1 tractor backhoe and loader,
Carried.
T.TATER INVOICES EXFUNGED: By Comm. 'Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2411, dated January 10; 1962, rendered to the city
of Ithaca General Fund, in the amount of $84.06 be expunged and that a new in-
voice in place thereof be approved and ordered rendered in the amount of $84,66.
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED , that water invoice #2272, dated October 11, 1961, rendered to the City
of Ithaca General Fund, in the amount of $101.27 be expunged; and that a new in-
voice in place thereof be approved and ordered rendered in the amount of $101.63.
Carried.
SOUTH 74EST PARK PLAYGROUND: Comm, Leary reported that the Bldgs. & Grnds. Committee
had received and reviewed appraisals of the proposed southwest park area made by
J.D. Gallagher, Jr. and Rod Fellows, as authorized by this Board on August 9, 1961.
Both of the estimates were in the approximate amount of $200,000,00 he stated. In"
the meantime the Board of Education has decided to maintain the nearby area at
South Meadow and Wood Streets as a park with maintenance to be provided by the
Department of Public Works. He therefore recommended that the park project be
withdrawn.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that the application
filed with Finger Lakes State Parks Commission for allocation of State funds for
the proposed purchase of lands in this area be withdrawn;,
Carried.
Mayor Ryan complimented the Board on its decision to abandon the proposal to
acquire additional land in this area for park purposes, He expressed his opinion
that the Board of Educationts decision to keep the land at Meadow and Wood Street
for a play area, to be maintained by the City, will provide enough playgrounds in
this section of the city for use of neighborhood children. He stated he was very
interested in having the Board of Education make this decision and that he was one
of the first ones to sign a petition urging that this land be kept and used for
this purpose,
JOINT MTNICIPAL GPRAGE;_ Comm, Leary reported that the Bldgs. & Grnds. Committee
had considered the report on a joint municipal garage and the subsequent data
of January 11, 1962 relative thereto. Because of lack of outside interest he
recommended that the Superintendent be directed during the present year to make
a study of departmental needs and present figures to the Board for inclusion in
the next Capital Budget for 1963.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Committee be accepted and that the
Superintendent be directed to proceed accordingly.
Carried,
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`OAT DOCKS AT AIRPORT I"W RINA_ Action was taken to authorize installation of
a3.ectrical outlets at the airport park marina boat docks, provide rates for same
and amend the rules and regulations applicable thereto as follows:
t Comm., Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
'ILSOLVED; that the installation of electrical outlets to serve ten docks - or
Ewen-Ly boat slips - at the airport park marina together -with suitable drinking
,Ta ue-r outlets to reasonably serve these slips be approved and authorized; and
criat the location of these outlets be determined by the City Engineer,
Carried.
By Comm., Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
I•THE,REAS, Rules & Regulations for the Airport Park Marina which were approved aryl
adopted by the Board of Public Works on June 22, 1960 , were last amended on July
12, 1961, and
°IHEREAS, it is deemed necessary at this time to amend the Rate Schedule contained
therein to provide rates for slips serviced with electrical and water. outlets.
NOTE THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rate Schedule authorized by the Board of
Public Works on April 13, 1960 be amended by adding thereto the following:
Rental rates for boat slips which are provided with electrical outlets and where
water outlets are reasonably available and used by occupants of the slips shall
be:
$95,00 April 1st, to October 15th.
83,00 June lst, to October 15th.
72.00 July lst. to October 15th.
51,00 August lst, to October 15th.
30,00 September 1st. to October 15th.,
Carried,
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm„ Conley
RESOLVED, that the Rules & Regulations for the `..irport Park Marina which were
approved and adopted by the Board of Public Tiorks June 22. 1960 and last amended
on July 12, 1961 be amended further by adding thereto the following:
Permit holders for slips with electrical outlets shall provide themselves with and
use only 3 wire extension cords including a ground wire for use between the service
outlet and their boat. They shall provide themselves frith such size and length of
water hose as will meet their needs.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reu lein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown
on audit abstract -f2-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
PARKIN METERS STANDARDIZATION: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
i^hlEREA.S, there are 1228 Dual parking meters in service on city streets and in
municipal parking lots, and,
`1HEREAS. a complete stock'of spare parts and mechanisms is maintained for servicing
these 1228 parking meters, and,
^JHEREAS, funds are currently budgeted for the purchase of 121 parking meters in
1962, and,
1�.MREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the city for reasons of
efficiency and economy to standardize on parking meters, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution, pursuant
to Sec. 103 of the General Municipal Law, indicating that, for reasons of
efficiency and economy, there is a need for standardization of parking meters in
the City of Ithaca and therefore authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase;
after public bidding, the dual parking meter in such quantities as there may be
funds appropriated for that purpose during 1962,
Carried.
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eL,°IN STIREET _ PARKIN :METERS:
Comm, Reulein recommended installation of parking meters in the 100 block of S.
Flain Street and in the 100 block of N. Plain Street, said meters to have a two-
hour narking time limit and a parking fee of ten cents. This area can accommodate
31 parking meters to be installed at the following estimated cost:
31 parking meters @ $53.50 $1,658.50 ,*
1 spare parking meter @ $53.50 53.50
14*parking meter posts & installation @ 12.50 175=00
Estimated Total Cost $1,887.00
* 17 parking meter posts are currently in place,
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic Ordinance to
provide for a Parking Meter Zone'in the 100 blocks of South and North Plain Street,
and to appropriate the sum of $1,887.00 to Account No. 139, Parking Meters, for
the purchase and installation of said parking meters..
Carried.
STARLII�n _ BRYANT PARK AREA; Alderman Hart recalled the problem caused last year
in the Bryant Park section by starlings, He informed the Board that it is the
feeling of residents of the area that these birds are less apt to return there
again if the areas with thick foliage are kept thinned out. Mayor Ryan suggested
that the City Forester do anything possible in this respect.
On motion the meeting was adjourned,
Geo. P, Blean
City Clerk .,
BOARD OF PITUT? WORKS PROCf71)TNGS
9'"COTT117S RECFTVABLE
Jamary 24, 1962
Selsley, Alex & Sylvia 7.80
Wallace Steel 65.92
Dunlop, Robert & Hannah 10.49
Neferis, Deter 34.47
City of Ithaca (East Shore Dr. & Renwick Dr.) 37.89.-=
Cramer, Minnie K. 14.55;
Wells, Leo 20.42 ,
City of Ithaca 4.65 ,.
Leonardo, John Estate 3.29 -
Lunn, Frederick 2.35
Ithaca College 2-35 -
New York State (Naval Reserve & E. Shore Mart.) 1,279.o6 .
AP4'AOVED BY FINA`3CE CONWITTEE
BO,.RD OF FUBLIC 140RKS PROCEEDING-TS _?
CITY OF ITHPC n , N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 14, 1962
PRESENT:
Ma yor - Rya n
Commissioners - Pickering, Egan, Conley, Reulein
Aldermen - Baldwin, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
-Dupt, of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
-MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS: Bids on several items including an automobile, 4 trucks, tractor backhoe
& loader, S02 Feed Machine, manhole rings and covers, cast iron pipe, cement
asbestos sewer pipe, copper tubing, brass waterworks fittings, rustoleum paint,
fuel oil and kerosene were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows:
AUTOMOBILE (1 Standard 4-Door Sedan)
Discount and
Name of Bidder Make Gross Bid Trade-In Allow. Net Bid
r Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford
w (Galaxie) 2,836.40 838.47 $1,997.93
Jack Townsend Chevrolet Chevrolet
(Biscayne) 2,117.00 250.00 1,867.00
ItIm. T. Pritchard Dodge
(Dart) 3,025.15 831.01 2,194.14
TRUCKS: 1
(3 - z ton pickups and 1 Economy Carry-all)
Cayuga Motors Sales Corp Ford 2-Ton Pickup
with Serv. body 3,153.35 1058.43 2,'094.92,.
Same 3,153.35 1056.43 2,094.92
Ford Clubwagon 21388.80 749049 1,639.31
Z-ton pickup 2,479.05 864.24 1;614.81
7,443.96
Chevrolet ---I
Jack Townsend Chev. t-ton pick-up 2,406.00 250.00 2,156.00
-ton pick-up 2,406.00 200.00 2,206.00
Sportswagon 2,163.00 250.00 1,913.00
-ton pick-up 1,823.00 225.00 1;598.00
7,873-00
Dodge
Wm. T. Pritchard z-ton pick-up 39'024.46 302.45 2;722.01
1-ton pick up 3,024.46 302.45 2'722.01
Station Wagon 2,487.10 431.42 2,055.68
z--ton pick-up 2,409.50 240.95 2;168.55
9,668.25
1442.31 .- 1;442.31
8,225.94
G.M.C.
Longs Motor Sales Inc. 2-ton pick-up 3,238.50 835.50 20405.00
Same 3,238.50 835.50 2,405.00
Same 2,721.50 832.50 10889.00
6,690,00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids received on an automobile and four trucks be referred to
the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried.
JW CTOR BACKHOE & LOADER:
Newing Equipment Corp. Ford 8t391.91 2691.91 5}700.00
flood t s Tractor & Imp. Sales Ford 6,055.00 2500.00 3 555.00
Allen Tractor & Sales Int. 9;17.1.25 3484.77 6626 .48
Cain1s Tractor & Imps. Inc Ford 6,325.00 1325.00 5,000.00
Harold Havens Ford 7,847.91 3000.91 4,847.00
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bids on a tractor and backhoe be referred to the Water & Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
Page 2 February 14, 1962
302 FEED MACHINE:
Name of Bidder Bid Price
B.I.F. Industries $1,276.00
Fischer & Porter Corp. 1080.00
Wallace & Tiernan Co, Inc. 1.432.50
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comr►M. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids on an S0�-' Feed Machine be referred to the 'dater & Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
MANHOLE RINGS & COVgRS:
Walton-East Branch Foundry 38.20 each
Campbell Foundry Company 47.50
Washington-Fillmore Iron Works Inc. 34.90
Neenah Foundry Company 36.65
LeValley, McLeod, Inc. 47.45
E.A. Quirin Machine Shop Inc. 43.065
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids on manhole rings and covers be referred to the Water &
Sewer Committee for study and report.
Carried.
CAST IRON PIPE 4" 6t1 81f 1211
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company 1.40 2.095 2.985 5.055 by truck
1.365 2.04 2.905 4.91 by rail (f.o.b. Ith)
Shamoon Industries Inc. 1.405 2.09 2.98 5.04 by truck
R.D. 'food Co. 1.41 2.11 3.01 5.10 by truck
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids on cast iron pipe be referred to the 'later & Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: Class 150
16" 1411 1211 1011 811 1211
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 3.36 2.74 1.80 1.39 1.09 3.39
Johns Manville 3.24 2.65 1.86 1.44 1.13 3.18
8" 'ayes 10" Wyes 12" °oyes 4" Caps 411 Bends
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 6.07 8.31 9.98 .98 1.98
Johns-Manville 5.88 8.02 10,03 .99 1.46
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids on cement asbestos sewer pipe be referred to the Water &
Sewer Committee for study and report.
Carried.
COPPER TUBING 1201 211 12001-31411 1. 200'-1 3/4" Total Discount
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 22.68 387.60 555.00 965.28 2 10-n 30
Irving D. Booth, Inc. ?j18.00 Net
Ithaca Plumbing Supply 24.45 405.00 600-50 1029.95 2/10-n/30,
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids on copper tubing be referred to the Water & Sex-Ter Committe,
for study and report. Carried.
BRASS '.'WATERWORKS FITTINGS: Bids received were on the following:
100 Mueller H-15000 3/4t1 Corp. Stops
75 11 H-15000 111 it is
15 " H-15175 3/4" C-I Curb Stops
10 11 H-15175 111 C-I 11 n
25 11 H-15200 3/411 C-C 11 11
20 11 H-15200 1'1 C-C if 11
50 11 H-15425 2" Male adapters
Irving D. Booth, Inc. $805.80 2/10-n/45
Haverstick & Co, Inc. 953.90 2/10-n/30
Edward Joy Company 954.90 2/15-n/30
LeValley McLeod; Inc. 953.90 2110-n/30
LeValley McLeod, Inc. (Alt) 832.75 2/10-n/30
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids on brass waterworks fittings be referred to the Water &
Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried.
3 FAruat y 141 1962
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RUSTOLE" FAINT PRIMER
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Bingo Inlo ilipply ado ?120 ?,iN 7,40 8.40 5.00 pr. gal.
T'h@ !f1@11@@ �ppiy co, 7.20 7.20 7.40 8.40 5.20
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 4.06 4780 5-30 5.16 1.06
Bishopts of Ithaca Inc. 5-10 5.10 5.70 5-10 -75
*Bid on Valdura - ** Bid on Glidden rustmaster
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids on rustoleum paint be referred to the Creeks & Bridges
Committee for study and report. Carried.
FUEL OIL & KEROSENE: #1 Fuel Oil 7#2 Fuel Oil Kerosene
Petroleum Division 13-290 12.890 14-570 pr. gal.
Cooperative GIF Exchange, Incl 11.950 11-950 12.950 pr. gal (Posted)
Sinclair Refining Company 13-000 12.210 13.000 pr. gal
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids on fuel oil and kerosene be referred to the Buildings &
Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried.
W. STATE STREET - PP.RKIIZ METER: The Clerk read a letter from John LoPinto,
attorney for 11r. Murray Davis, requesting that a parking meter in front of his
client's store at 327 W. State Street be moved to the east of where it now is
located and that a 10-15 minute parking space in front of the store be provided
for the convenience of customers of the store.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded 0 E a
/ 0 herentr�9
RESOLVED, that the request1to; �'he apiUi Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee
for study and report. Carried.
LONGIS MOTOR SPLES PROTEST: The Clerk read a letter from H. Long, Jr,
President of Long's Motor Sales, protesting the manner in which specifications
on automobiles purchased by the city are written. He asked that he be not ex-
cluded, by wording of the specifications, from offering his product which he fel.-.
is for the good of the city.
By Comm. Reulein; seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for con-
sideration in its study of bids received earlier at this meeting.
Carried.
CLOVER LANE - SET-IER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from residents of Clover
Lane requesting extension of sewer service to this area. It was signed by
Walter Bruska, Robt. J. Alexander, Ernest McFall Jr. and Pall T. Scott.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EPSEFENT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Electric & Gas Corp. requesting the city to grant it an easement for an electric
pole line along the westerly side on N. Cayuga Street from a point about 636 feet
southerly of State Land at the entrance to Stewart Park and about 2 feet western
of the L.V.R.R. right-of-way.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be. referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
STREET LIGHTING FOR RTE, fll TRUCK BY-PASS: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Electric & Gas Corp. presenting a proposal to provide ornamental street lighting
system for Route #13, Truck By-Pass, from the city line on Cayuga Street to
Hancock & Meadow Streets. The letter advised that the city should make a decision
at this time and notify N.Y.State Department of Public Works if it should provide
for such a lighting system on the new highway between Cayuga & Hancock Streets.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
SPCA ANIMAL SHELTER: The Clerk read a letter from the SPCA requesting the city
to consider either donating or selling to the SPCA a small piece of land on which
to build a new animal shelter. Land referred to was a portion of the Island at
the end of Third Street. Enough land to erect a building about 301 x 451 with
about a half acre for future expansion was requested.
4 February 14, 1962
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee
for study and report. Carried.
S -7
T�' TPRT AVENUE BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved con-
struction of a new bridge on Stewart Avenue, over Cascadilla Creek, authorized
the Board to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder thereon and
report the result to the Council at its March meeting at which time it I-Till
take further action to authorize a bond issue for its financing,,
In this connection Attorney Clynes reported that he awaits authorization to make
an offer to Chi Phi Fraternity for the land needed in connection with construction
of this bridge. Based on an appraisal of the entire land needed, including that
owned by Cornell University and which is being donated 'to the City, the pro-
portionate share for Chi Phi's property amounted to $1,705-00.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to proceed with negotiation for
this property by offering Chi Phi the amount of $1705,00 therefor.
Carried.
STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: The Clerk reported that the Council had
standardized Dual Parking meters as the type for use in the City and authorized
the Board to advertise for bids thereon to cover its needs for 1962.
SOUTHWEST PARK PLAYGROUND: The Clerk reported that the Council had referred
back to the Board for further consideration the matter of application of
State funds for purchase of land in the southwest area of the city for park
purposes,
VINCENT P. HANNAN - APPOINTMENT: Supt, Laverty reported that over seventy
applications had been received for the position of Asst. to Supt,, of Public
Works to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of FT. Charles Rich. He
advised they had all been screened and 15 of them interviewed by members of
the Board and himself.
He recommended the appointment of Mr. Vincent P. Hannan to fill the vacancy,
effective as of March 1, 1962.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Superintendent be approved and that
Vincent P. Hannan be and he hereby is appointed to the position of Asst. to
Supt. of Public Works at an annual salary of $9,2344.00.. effective March 1,
19629 subject to approval of the salary for the position by the Common Council.
Unanimously Carried.
THE NOOK: Engineer Cass reported that, following the 1935 flood, the City
built an open viaduct through the property on Lake Street known as "The Nook".
At that time the City acquired an easement over this property to service or
repair this viaduct. The property is now in the process of change of ownership
with a housing development planned for there. The purchaser desires that the
City's easement be definitely defined and this is also in the city's interests.
He a;lvised that a revised agreement had been prepared by the City Attorney which
restricts the city's use to twenty feet each side for the first 260' east of
Lake Street and 151 beyond. This will be adequate and he therefore recommended
that the revised agreement be accepted„ The City Attorney concurred.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the revised agreement in this matter be approved and that the
Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Carried.
MARSHALL-HIRSHFEID - SET.-JERS: Engineer Cass presented for apprt-*al, plans for
sewers in the Marshall-Hirshfeld development on West Hill as prepared by Mr.
T.G. Miller, their engineer. He recommended acceptance for presentation to
the State Department of Health.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the plans as presented be approved and that the City Engineer
be authorized and directed to submit them to N.Y. State Department of Health
for approval as required. Carried.
WATER INVOICES EX FUMED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2423 in the amount of $1,,279.06, dated January
24, 1962, which was rendered to N.Y. State Department of Public "Torks be ex-
punged; and that a new invoice inplace thereof in the amount of $900.00 be
approved and ordered rendered with the understanding that the balance of
$336.40 will be covered by a supplemental agreement that will be made with
the State. Carried,
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FEBRUARY 14, 1962
New York State $ 899.26 —..
Steiner., Joseph 3,00 •
Fleck, Carl 5,954.27 --
Cornell University 21o415.48 ,
City of Ithaca 110. 1
City of Ithaca 11 .25
Haverstick 55480-,
Stanford, Clayton T. 14.70,
Minogue, Jospeh D. 10,70
Pricey Willard 14.55 •
Hoose, Edwin 10070
Mignano, Mary 38.39
Schooley Const. Co„ 94.13 -
Schooley Const. Co, 19,28
Schooley Const. Co, 10.19-
Schooley Const, Co, 21 .20-
G. Cacciotti 9.76
Bradley,, J. Chester 14.56-
Johnson, E. B. 2.35-
Love, Leo W. 293.63-
City of Ithaca 19.76-
City of Ithaca 10.23 •
City of Ithaca 5.12-
APPROVED .,BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
- 5 - February 14, 1962
By Conine Conley: seconded by Comm, Pickering
RESOLVED, that invoice #2010 in the amount of $14.10 which was rendered to l,rs.
Frances E. Barker, 108 Linn Street; be expunged because the sewer main was plugged
and this is a proper charre against the City. Carried.
L. GERALD RICH SE?ti7,R SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Egan
RESOLVED, that Lo Gerald Rich be reimbursed in the amount of $9.88 for a. plumb-
ing bill incurred by him for repairing the sewer service to his home at 113
!_uburn Street because the stoppage was found to be in the city main and there-
fore a proper charge against the City. Carried.
F.J. KILLORY -, S_DgER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that F.J. Killory be reimbursed in the amount of $11.75 for a plumb-
ing bill incurred by him in repairing the sewer service to his house at 321
Hook Place because the stoppage was found to be in the city main and therefore
a proper charge against the City. Carried.
CLAUDE A. SHELTON S74ER SERVICE. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized'to construct a sanitary sewer main on
Lake Street at an estimated cost of $2,000.00 to serve the property of Claude
Shelton and adjacent properties to the south on which plans are being developed
for the construction of a large apartment house. Carried,
BIDS - WATER PETERS: Comm. Conley reported that identical low bids on
purchase of water meters had been received from the manufacturer and supplier„
He reported the William Herron Co. had been determined to be the successful
bidder by casting lots as provided by law and he recommended awarding the con-
tract to it.
By Comm„ Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying the City with new water meters during
1962 be awarded to Willaim Herron Co. , the low bidder, in accordance with terms
of its low bid as submitted,, Carried.
BIDS _ DREDGE FUMF & DIESEL ENGINE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing a pump for the dredge be awarded
to Morris Machine Works, the low bidder, for the sum of $4;830,00; and that the
contract for furnishing a diesel engine for it be awarded to E,M. O,Donnell Co,
Inc, , the low bidder, for the sum of $3,759.00 each in accordance with terms of
their respective bid as submitted. Carried.
FRANK LEONARDO - WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request received from Frank Leonardo for cancellation of a
bill received by him from the City in the amount of $165,46 for repairing a
water service at the Chanticleer Restaurant on State Street be denied, because
it has been determined that the repairs were made in the service line and is
a proper charge against the property owner. Carried.
?NEST & SOUTH HILL TANK SITE BOHIMS: Supt. Laverty reported that PAiller &
Crandall, consulting engineers, recommended soil tests be made at the West Hill
and South Hill water tank sites.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Egan
RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to engage the services of Empire Soils
Investigations, Groton, N.Y. , to make soil and rock borings at the West Hill
and South Hill water tank sites at a cost of not to exceed $850.00 as recommended
by the consulting engineers, Carried.
GOLF COURSE DITCH: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park Commission be rec!uested to hold a meeting for
consideration of an appropriation of $1,000.00 to extend the drainage ditch at
Newman Municipal Golf Course, Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley
1�d RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown
on audit abstract #3-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered paid, Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. (% f
Geo. A. Blean V
City Clerk
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BOf,RD OF PUBLIC r�TORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF IT HA.0 P , N.Y.
Regulr)r Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 28, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reu lein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary
aldermen - Baldwin, Kilby
City Attorney - Clynes
City 7ngineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
ITHACA COLLEGE CAIIJ`U� - 5TH, R& 'T[T�R 1r,;1,INS: THe Clerk read a letter from Cedric
R. Acheson, a Consulting Engineer, requesting approval of plans which he submitted
for Sewer and Water mains for the Ithaca College Campus.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Se-ver Committee for study and
report. Carried.
TIM. T. PRITCHARD ENCROACHMENT: The Clerk reported that the Council had requested
the Board to investigate the status of a sign between the curb and sidewalk in front
of Wm. T. Pritchard's on S. Cayuga Street.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation
and report. Carried.
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: The City Pttorney reported receipt of a deed from Cornell
for the land donated by it to the city in connection with reconstruction of a new
bridge on Stewart Avenue over Cascadilla Creek. He reported further that Chi Phi
Fraternity has hired its own counsel to prepare final papers in the transfer of
title to land owned by it and needed by the city. Mayor Ryan read the following
letter from Cornell University regarding the University's donation.
"Dear Mr. Mayor:
It is a happy privilege for me, representing the Trustees of Cornell University,
to transfer to the City of Ithaca this tract of land on Stewart Avenue, which
will make it possible for the city to improve the approaches to the bridge across
Cascadilla Creek.
The University -welcomes the opportunity to make this contribution to the public
welfare of its community and share in this civic betterriient.
Ithaca is Cornell's home town: It is my hope that this latest cooperative effoz*t
between the University and the city will serve as further evidence that we are
justifying the faith of the Ithaca residents who founded Cornell.
Cordially,
Sgd: Deane W. 14alott
President
ANNUAL REPORT: Copies of the annual report of the Department of Public Works and
Water & Sewer Departments were presented to each member of the Board.
HAROLD VELSER fPPOINTMENT: Engineer Cass recommended the provisionalZppointmezwt
of Harold Welser as a Water Treatment Plant Operator.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Harold Welser as a `dater Treatment
Plant Operator at the rate of $1.95 per hour, the minimum of grade 18 in the
Compensation Plan, be and hereby is approved; and that the Civil Service Commission
be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position.
Carried.
STEARNS & M. LLER PBQPOSAL: Engineer Cass reported that the Superintendent had re-
ceived a proposal from Stearns & �nlheler relative to the South Aurora Street relief
sewer and new heat exchange facilities at the Sewage Treatment Plant,
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that this proposal be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
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RT. #1-4 UPTER & SEWER SERVICES: Engineer Cass reported that in construction of
the route ;113 by-pass the State will not agree to renew water & sewer services
as it did on the Seneca-Meadow-Green Street section. In view of this, he suggest-
ed that the Board should decide on policy in this matter.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
FLFV'TOR r'UOTATION: For the Board's information Engineer Cass reported that a
quotation had been received from Otis Elevator Company on the cost of converting
the elevator at the Eagles building into one suitable for passengers. He advised
that the quotation has been turned over to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
its study and report.
STARLINGS - BRYANP PARR AREA:
Forester Baker reported that as soon as buds appear on trees, a project of trimming
trees in the Bryant Park will be undertaken in an effort to help prevent starlings
from returning to this section of the city this year.
BIDS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
,„.RESOLVED, that bids received on materials be accepted and awarded as follows:
iBrass Waterworks fittings - to Irving D. Booth, Inc. , - the low bidder.
: Cast Iron Pipe - to Shahmoon Industries, Inc, the low bidder.
Cement Asbestos Wipe - to Johns Yanville Sales Corp. , the low bidder.
Copper Tubing - to Irving D. Booth, Inc. , the low bidder.
Manhole Rings & Covers - to Washington-Fillmore Iron Works, Inc. , the low bidder.
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
'RSOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Jack Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. for one
utomobile at a net cost of $1,867.00 and one Z-ton pick-up truck at a net cost
if $1,598.00 be accepted and awarded. Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by 1^hn. T. Pritchard for one z-ton pick-up
truck with service body at a net cost of $2,082.01 be accepted and awarded.
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Cayuga Motors Sales Corp, for one i-ton
pick-up truck at a net cost of $2,094.92 and an economy carry-all truck at a net
cost of $1,639.31 be accepted and awarded. Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the law bid received from Wood's Tractor & Implement Sales for
tractor backhoe and loader at a net cost of $3,555.00 be accepted and awarded.
Carried.
Comm. Conley reported that the low bid received from B.I.F. Industries on an S02
Feed Machine amounted to $1276.00 but that the machine offered admittedly will
not feed accurately at low pressures and would not be satisfactory for our needs.
He therefore recommended acceptance on the next to the low bid.
B y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm.. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid received from Fisher & Porter for an S02 Feed Machine at
total cost of $1,380.00 be accepted and awarded.
A YES: 5
NAYS: 0 Carried & approved by the Mayor.
?,,rM. H. LONG PROTEST: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to advise Mr. Tthn. H. Long, President of
Long's Motors Sales, that specifications for the automobile purchased by the
City were intended to meet the city's desire for a low cost full size car and
that whenever the city desires to purchase a so-called compact car he will
certainly be invited to bid; and further that the Council be advised of the
Board's action in this matter. Carried.
3 February 28, 1962
WATER BILL 1.'FUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2431 in the amount of $14.70 which was rendered to
Clayton T. Stnford at 113 Osmun Place be expunged; and that a new invoice, in a
like amount, in place thereof be approved and ordered rendered to Ithaca College
for its property at 111 Osmun Place. Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. EASEMITrS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the request received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp, for an ease-
ment to permit installation of a guy pole and anchor in city land in the Bird
,anctuary west of the L.V.R.R. Co. right-of-way and installation of a line of poles
north and south along N. Cayuga Street be approved; and that the Mayor and Clerk
be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Ic Carried.
BID - RUSTEOLEUM PAINT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Binghamton Industrial Supply Company on
rustoleum paint be accepted and awarded. Carried.
STETAIART AVENUE BRIDGE BID: Comm. Yengo.recommended awarding a contract for the
reconstruction of the Stewart Avenue Bridge, over Cascadilla Creek, to Standard
Engineering Corp, the low bidder, on the basis of a negotiated revision of some
bid items which will permit substitution of a welded steel arch instead of a
riveted steel arch and the substitution of concrete for the stone masonry facing.
He reported that the revised contract figures now amount to $156,005000 which
represents a probable savings due to the steel change of $10,385.00 and due to the
masonry change of $5,200.00, or a total savings of $15,385.00. He praised Engineer
Cass for his efforts in negotiating these revisions in the contract which will re-
sult in this saving to the City. On the basis of the revised contract cost the
estimate of the total cost for this project now amounts to $195,000,,00, he stated.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
TMREAS, a canvass of all bids which were received by this Board on January 24,
1962 for the construction of a new bridge on Stewart Avenue, over Cascadilla
Creek, has been made and it has been determined that the Standard Engineering
Corp. was the low bidder., and
WHEREAS, the City Engineer has negotiated a revision of some of the items contained
in said bid with said low bidder as hereinabove described and recommends acceptance
of the low bid as thus revised,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Standard Engineering
Corp. as revised in a gross total amount of $156,005.00 be accepted, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
and execute it on behalf of the City upon approval thereof by the City Attorney,
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council be advised of this action as requested
by it. Carried.
BIDS - FUEL OIL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the low bid received from Sinclair Refining Co. on fuel oil be
accepted and awarded. Carried.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the low bid received from Coop G.L.F. Exchange, Inc, be rejected
and that the City continue to purchase kerosene under state contract.
Carried.
SPCA ANIMAL SHELTER: Comm. Leary reported that the remaining part of the "Island"
at the end of Third Street is now being developed by the City as a Public Works
storage yard and terminal for the dredge equipment. Title to that area which was
formerly part of the old Inlet is still in the State of New York although the City
has asked for title. The remainder of the former Electric & Gas Co. property not
now occupied by enlargement of the sewage treatment plant is under lease to the
Electric & Gas Co. for about seven years more. He therefore recommended denial, of
the request received from the SPCA for use of about one-half acre of this land
on which to build an animal shelter.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request received at the last meeting from the SPCA regarding
this property be denied. Carried,,
OF PUBLIC .IORKS pnOCF7-7)INGS
ACCCITT"JTS 'i CFTVAF3L.F
FFBRTI A RY 28, 1062
Ithaca College 14.70 "
Cornell University 41.00
Cornell TTniversity 730.00
Cornell ITniversity 20.00
Albanese Plrmbin? & Heating Co. 70.00
Donohue-Halverson Co., Inc. 120.00
Failing's Plumbing - T.Teatim- Co. 28.00
Jamieson-1°.c Finney* Co. , Inc. 57,(0'
Yorusty R Son 30.00
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.AUDIT: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown
on audit abstract #4-1962 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
PARKING METERS -. WEST STATE STREET: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be directed to investigate the advisability
of installing parking meters in front of the vacant lot owned by the State Street
iiethodist Church in the 300 block of West State Street and report back to the
Board. Carried.
BIDS PARKING METERS: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
Ik EREAS, the Common Council in regular session of February 7, 1962, authorized
the standardization of the Dual Parking Meter as the type parking meter to be
used in the City of Ithaca, and
T41EREAS, the Common Council further authorized the Board of Public Korks to
advertise for bids on Dual Parking Meters to establish the price for such parking
meters authorized to be purchased during 1962, and,
'AMREAS, funds have been appropriated for the purchase of 121 parking meters,
c yM, now therefore be it
t9 RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on Dual
parking meters, such bids to be received by this Board on March 14, 1962.
Carried,
WEST STATE STREET PARKING METER: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request received at the last meeting from F!urray Davis for
relocation of one parking meter and the establishment of a limited-time parking
space in front of his store at 327 West State Street be denied for the following
reasons:
There is insufficient curb length available in front of 327 'T. State Street to
permit the parking of two automobiles and still maintain adequate maneuver space
for safe access to the two driveways adjacent to the curb-apace in question.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
qeo. A. Glean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF, PUBLIC 14ORKS PROCEEDINCtiS
CITY OF ITli CA , N.Y.
'Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 14, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Rya n
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Asst, City Planner - Bonner
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: The following bid on mosquito control for the 1962
season was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder Bid Price
Sunrise Spraying Service $3,000.00
It was the only bid received on this work.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid be accepted and a contract awarded to Sunrise Spraying
Service for the work in accordance with terms of its bid.
Carried.
BIDS - DUAL PARKING METERS: The following bid on purchase of 121 dual parking
meters was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder Bid Price
Dual Parking Meter Company 53.50 each less 5%/30 days
It was the only bid received on these meters.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
1.,1HERSAS, the bid on parking meters submitted by the DUAL PARKING METER CO.
satisfies the specifications set forth in the advertised specifications, and,
141EREAS, it is to the advantage of the City to order the replacement parking
meters at the earliest possible date, now, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the contract for parking meters be awarded to the DUAL PARKING
METER COMPANY in the amount and subject to the conditions in the bid submitted.
Carried.
DELINQUENT WATER BILIS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain re-
questing authorization to place delinquent water and sewer bills on the 1962
Tax Roll for collection.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be to place all delinquent water
and sewer bills, remaining unpaid after December 31, 1961, on the 1962 Tax Roll
for collection.
Carried.
EAST STATE STREET - SALE OF LAND: The Clerk read a letter from 1'1.R. Wilcox offering
the sum of $600.00 for a strip of land on East State Street between the properties
known as 413 and 415 East State Street. The property has a frontage of six feet
on State Street and extends south ninety-eight feet and is currently owned by the
City. Mr. Wilcox tendered $100.00 in good faith to be applied on the purchase
price if his offer was accepted. He stated that his offer T"rould be good for 60
days.
Comm. Conley pointed out that city-owned property must be sold at public auction
as required by law and suggested Yx. Wilcox's check be returned to him.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings& Grounds Committee for
study and report; and that, in the meantime, the Clerk be directed to return
the check received from Mr. Wilcox and advise him of the correct procedure in
a transaction of this type.
Carried.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
OF
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y.
Passed March 14, 1962
Effective March 20, 1962
Rules and Regulations
Board of Public Works
Ithaca, N. Y.
Established rules and regulations relating to the Public
Streets of the City of Ithaca, N. Y. as they pertain to the
construction,removal, replacement or repair of sidewalks,
curbs or driveways, street openings and street obstruc-
tions, weeds and high grass, and the cleaning of side-
walks, and to the Parks and other Public Grounds as they
pertain to their use by the Public of said City of Ithaca,
N. Y.
The Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca,N.Y.,
by virtue of the power vested in it by law adopted the
following rules and regulations this 14th day of March
1962.
I—GENERAL
A—Definitions
B—Permit required
C—Application for Permit
D—Qualifications for obtaining Permit
E—Restrictions as to performance of work
F—Expenses incurred by the City
G—Materials
H Requirements
I—Permit to be exhibited
I-Permit revocable
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K—Permit not transferable V—MAINTENANCE
L—Cleaning up A—Weeds and high grass
B—Littering
II—SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION C—Sidewalks
A—Walk to conform to City specifications D—Cleaning sidewalks
B—Specifications for standard sidewalk and E—Collection and disposal of garbage
driveway F---Street trees
C—Depressed curb for driveway entrance G—payment for service
D—Pedestrian and vehicular protection VI—ENGINEERING
E—Concrete in cold weather
A—Numbering of houses
III—STREET OPENINGS B—Naming of streets
A—Protection of existing structures C—Protection of street monuments
B—Maintaining and protecting traffic D—Rules and Regulations for acceptance of
C—Poles and wires streets in subdivisions by the Board of Pub-
lic Works
D—Breaking through pavement E—Supplemental information to the Rules and
E—Excavated material Regulations governing subdivisions
F—Backfilling F—Suggested method of procedure for pros-
G—Temporary resurfacing pective subdividers of land in the City of
H—Permanent paving Ithaca. N.Y.
I—Clearance for vital structures G—Storm sewers
J—Relocation and protection of utilities H—Improper use of storm sewers
K—Abandonment of structures VII—GENERAL
IV—STREET OBSTRUCTIONS A—General
A—Insurance required B—Stewart Park
B—Permissible area of construction C—City Cemetery
C--Safeguarding pedestrian and other traffic D—Newman Municipal Golf Course
D—Loading and unloading across sidewalk E—Airport Park
Fr-Damage resulting from street obstruction VIII—VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
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SECTION I tion, certification or specification•of the Super-
GENERAL intendent of Public Works.
SECTION I—A. DEFINITIONS. (i) The words "approved," "authorized," "accept-
able," "satisfactory," "adequate," "suitable,"
Unless otherwise expressly stated the following terms "competent," or words of like import used in
shall, for the purposes of these rules and regulations have these rules and regulations shall mean respect-
the meaning here indicated. ively, approved by, authorized by, acceptable to,
(a) "City" shall mean the City of Ithaca, New York. satisfactory to, equal to, or necessary, adequate,
suitable or competent in the opinion of the
(b) "Board" shall mean the Board of Public Works Superintendent of Public Works.
of the City of Ithaca, N. Y.
(c) "Superintendent" shall mean the Superintendent SECTION I—B. PERMIT REQUIRED.
of Public Works of the City of Ithaca or his No person, firm or corporation shall—
duly authorized representative.
(a) construct, remove, replace or repair a sidewalk,
(d) "Attorney" shall mean the City Attorney ap-
or driveway within the limits of any public
pointed by the Mayor of the City of Ithaca and
street, highway or other public property;
approved by the Common Council of the City of
Ithaca. (b) open or cause to be opened, by cutting or exca-
vating, the pavement or soil of any street, high-
(e) Engineer shall mean the City Engineer ap- way, sidewalk area or other public grounds;
pointed by the Board.
„ (c) obstruct, encumber or occupy in any manner or
(f) Forester shall mean the City Forester ap- for any purpose whatsoever any public street,
pointed by the Board. highway or sidewalk area;
(g) "Permittee" shall mean the person, firm or cor- without first obtaining therefore from the City Clerk or
poration obtaining a permit, or his or its duly his authorized representative, a written permit for any of
authorized representative. the above mentioned work.
(h) The words "directed," "required," "permitted,"
"ordered," "designated," "selected," "pre- SECTION I—C. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT.
scribed," "determined," "certified," "speci-
fied," or words of like import used in these Any property or utility corporation desiring a permit
rules and regulations shall mean respectively, for such work shall make application therefor to the
the direction, requirement, permission, order, Superintendent upon forms provided for that purpose.
designation, selection, prescription, determina- The said application shall obtain the names and addresses
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of the applicant and of the owner of the property in front No work provided to be done under the said permit
of which or for whom the work is to be performed, the shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays
nature of the work to be done, the date or dates when the except with the prior approval of the Superintendent or
work is to be done, together with such necessary sketches in the event of an approved emergency.
and additional information as the Superintendent may re-
quire, and a signed statement by the applicant that the SECTION I=F. EXPENSES INCURRED
said applicant agrees to perform the work for which the BY THE CITY.
permit is granted strictly in accordance with the condi-
tions of the permit, the provisions of the charter and the Any expenses that may be incurred by the City in con.
ordinances of the city and the applicable rules and regu- nection with the work to be done under the provisions of
lations of the Department of Public Works and that the the permit and/or in the enforcement of these rules shall
City of Ithaca is to be saved harmless from any loss, in- be paid by the permittee within ten (10) days after the
jury or damage arising out of the granting of the permit Superintendent shall have sent the permittee a statement
or from any negligence or fault of said applicant, his of such expenses as certified by the said Superintendent.
servants or agents in connection with any of the work The said permittee shall be billed by the City of Ithaca
done under or in connection with the said permit. for any inspection and/or other expense incurred by the
No permit shall be issued until the applicant therefor City of Ithaca by reason of any failure or default on the
shall have first paid to the City Clerk in cash, or by part of said permittee as determined and certified by the
check payable to the City of Ithaca a fee of Five ($5.00), Superintendent, and such bill shall be paid within thirty
except for sidewalk permits. (30) days after same shall have been billed by the city.
This section shall not apply to a public service corpor-
SECTION I—D. QUALIFICATIONS FOR ation.
OBTAINING PERMIT. SECTION I—G. MATERIALS.
No person, firm or corporation will be issued a permit All materials used or incorporated in any work done
for street openings until they have first, furnished satis- under the provisions of these rules shall conform to such
factory proof to the Superintendent that they are qualified
to perform the work under the conditions of the permit. specifications as may be promulgated by the Board.
In general the current standard specifications of the De-
SECTION I—E. RESTRICTIONS AS TO partment of Public Works shall be followed,subject to the
PERFORMANCE OF WORK. prior approval of the Superintendent before these mate-
rials are incorporated in the work.
Work must be started within 30 days after issuance Materials shall, at the discretion of the Superintendent
and the permit becomes void at the end of the calendar be submitted to such tests as may in his opinion be neces-
year in which the permit is issued. sary to determine their quality and acceptability. Such
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tests may,be made in any laboratory designated by the thereof, all surplus excavated material and debris, and
Superintendent and the city shall be reimbursed by the shall leave the site of the work in a neat and orderly con-
permittee for any expense incurred by said city on ac- ditiori.
count of such tests. Where top soil, seeded areas or sod are disturbed in
SECTION I—H. REQUIREMENTS. the course of the work, permittee shall restore the ground
surfaces to a condition as good as they were previously.
All work related to any permit issued pursuant to the
provisions of these rules and regulations shall be per-
formed by the permittee at said permittee's own expense
and strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Char- SECTION lI
ter and ordinances of the city, the applicable rules and SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION
regulations of the Department of Public Works and such
specifications as may be promulgated by the Board and
to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. SECTION II—A. WALK TO CONFORM WITH
CITY SPECIFICATIONS.
SECTION I—I. PERMIT TO BE EXHIBITED
Sidewalks and driveways shall be constructed,removed,
The permit must be in possession of the parties actually replaced or repaired in accordance with such grades and
doing the work and must be exhibited and posted where specifications as may be determined or promulgated by
it is visible. the Board and the permittee shall perform the work so as
SECTION k J. PERMIT REVOCABLE to meet the grade and alignment of the adjoining side-
walk, and driveway and/or such established line and
The Superintendent shall have the right to revoke or grade as may be determined by the Board and in accord-
cancel the permit at any time should the permittee fail to ante with the latter's directions.
comply with any of the terms, agreements, covenants and
conditions thereof. SECTION II—B. SPECIFICATIONS FOR STAND-
SECTION I—K. PERMIT NOT TRANSFERABLE. ARD SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY
The permit shall not be assigned or transferred except Sidewalks and driveways are to be built of concrete,
upon the prior written consent of the Superintendent. meeting the following specifications—
No walk may be constructed except to a line and grade
SECTION I—L. CLEANING UP. given by a sidewalk survey by the City Engineer.Applica-
tion for a survey must be made at the City Engineer's
The permittee shall clean up and remove promptly, office twenty-four hours before the builder desires to start
within 1 week,from the site of the work, upon completion work. There is no fee charged for a sidewalk survey. All
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sidewalks.shall be of one course construction and of a other person appointed by the Board of Public Works to
minimum of five (5) feet, except where variances from oversee sidewalk construction.
this width are either specifically permitted or required by The-term contractor shall mean the party or parties
the Engineer. contracting to do any work described herein, or author-
All sidewalks must conform to the following specifica- ized representatives of such parties or party, or property
tions and all street driveways must conform to the stand- owners constructing sidewalks at their own premises.
and adopted by the City, unless special permission is
otherwise given by the Board of Public Works. (See
sketch) (c) Sampling and Testing Materials—
It shall be the duty of the contractor or the owner of the Before delivery on the job and at such other times as
premises upon which a sidewalk is being constructed to the Engineer deems necessary, the contractor shall fur-
leave connections with adjoining walks in a safe and good nish any required samples of the materials hereafter men-
appearing condition. Should the walk constructed be to a tioned. Materials shall pass the following requirements:
higher or lower grade than the adjoining walks, the side-
walk builder shall be required to eliminate the step by (d) Cement—
raising or lowering the end-block of the sidewalk on The cement shall meet the requirements of the current
adjoining premises. Standard Specifications for Air Entraining Cement of the
American Society for Testing Materials. A sack contain-
(a) General— ing 94 pounds of cement will be considered one cubic
These specifications for concrete sidewalks are designed foot.
for and intended to cover the construction of sidewalks:
1. By property owners in the street in front of their own (e) Fine Aggregate—
premises where construction is carried on either by a side- Fine aggregate shall consist of natural sand having
walk contractor employed by the property owner, or by clean, hard, strong, durable, uncoated grains free from
the property owners own labor, and 2. By the City of organic materials. Not more than 25% shall pass a 50-
Ithaca constructing sidewalks either by contract or force mesh screen. It shall be well graded from coarse to fine,
account, at property of the City of Ithaca; at premises and shall contain not more than 317o by weight of clay,
where sidewalks have been ordered built but property loam or silt.
owners have failed to construct; and at premises where
the City has agreed to construct or oversee the construc- Fine aggregate shall be of such quality that mortar
tion of sidewalks upon the petition of abutting property composed of the Portland cement and the fine aggregate
owners. shall show tensile and comprehensive strength at seven
(7) and twenty-eight (28) days equal to or higher than
(b) Definitions of Terms— mortar composed of Portland cement and Standard
The term engineer shall mean the City Engineer or Ottawa Sand.
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M Coarse Aggregate (j) Division Plates—
Coarse aggregate shall consist of crushed rock or Where division plates are used they shall be of one-
gravel. The particles of coarse aggregate shall consist of eighth (1/8) inch steel, as wide as the depth of the slab
clean, hard, tough and durable material, free from vege- and as long as the width of the walk.
table or other deleterious substance, and free from soft, Forms and division plates shall be thoroughly cleaned
thin, elongated or laminated pieces. and oiled each time before they are used.
Coarse aggregate shall be graded within the following
limits
(k) Subgrade-
Passing 1 inch sieve __________________95 to 1001/o That portion of the ground surface directly beneath the
Passing 1/2 inch sieve __________________40 to 75% slab shall be called the subgrade.
Passing No. 4 9eve ___.not more than 15% All soft and spongy material in the subgrade shall be
Passing No. 8 sieve ......not more than 57o' removed and replaced with suitable material. Fills shall
be compacted in layers not exceeding six (6) inches in
(g) Water— thickness. Spots
previously compacted by traffic shall be
Water shall be clean and free from alkali, oils or acid. loosened to a depth of six (6) inches. The whole sub-
grade shall be thoroughly and uniformly compacted to a
(h) Joint Filler— firm surface having as nearly as possible a uniform bear-
Joint filler shall be premolded strips of asphalt or pitch, ing power.
and fiber or mineral aggregate passing an 80-mesh screen, A template, resting upon the side forms and having its
one-half (1/2) inch thick, as wide as the thickness of the lower edge at the exact elevation of the subgrade, shall be
concrete slab and at least two (2) feet long. It shall have drawn along the forms before any concrete is laid. Any
such a consistency that it will not run in summer or chip high places in the subgrade shall be removed so that the
out in winter. template will pass over without being raised off the side
forms or being tipped at an angle to the sidewalk surface.
(i) Forms— The subgrade shall be damp, but not muddy; when con-
Forms shall be of lumber two (2) inches thick, or of crete is placed upon it.
steel of equal strength, except on curves where flexible
strips may be used. (1) Drains—
They shall be held rigidly in place by stakes or braces Where in the opinion of the Engineer it is considered
with top edges at true line and grade given by the Engi- necessary to save the walk from damage by frost action,
neer. Ends of adjoining forms shall be flush. Forms shall drains of three (3) inch farm tile or such other type of
be set so as to give the walk a slope towards the curb of drainage pipe as may be required shall be laid on the lines
one-quarter (1/4) inch per foot of width. and grades given by the Engineer.
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(m) Sub-base— minute from the time all the materials, including water,
When drains are impracticable and the soil is poorly are in the drum until the beginning of the discharge.
drained, or colloidal clay, a five (5) inch sub-base shall The consistency of the mixed concrete shall be such
be constructed of cinders, gravel or other porous mate- that no separation of the ingredients takes place and some
rial approved by the Engineer. The sub-base shall be tamping is necessary to bring the mortar to the surface.
thoroughly tamped until the surface is firm, and shall be (p) Placing and Finishing—
drained into the street gutter in a manner approved by The freshly mixed concrete shall be placed immediately
the Engineer. on the prepared subgrade. It shall then be struck off and
(n) Thickness and Proportions— tamped with a straight-edge resting upon the side forms
Concrete shall be mixed in the proportion of one (1) and advanced with a crosswise sawing motion.
part Portland cement,two (2) parts of fine aggregate and It shall then be floated with a wooden float until the
three and one-half (31/2) parts of coarse aggregate. surface has a true contour and the concrete is thoroughly
The concrete sidewalk shall be of one course at least compacted.
four (4) inches in thickness, and at points where drive- The placing of concrete shall not be suspended for
ways are to be provided the concrete shall be six (6) forty-five (45) minutes or longer except at the end of a
inches in thickness. slab.
No concrete shall be placed on a frozen subgrade or
(o) Mixing— when the temperature is,or is liable to be within 24 hours,
The use of transit mix concrete supplied by local, well below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, except with the written per-
established and acceptable suppliers is recommended but mission of the Engineer.
not required. Mechanical batch mixing on the job will be (q) Jointing—
allowed provided the following requirements are met. The walk shall be marked into separate rectangular
Hand mixing on the job will not be permitted except for slabs. No plain concrete slab shall be longer than six (6)
patchwork requiring less than one-half (1/2) cubic yard
of concrete. feet on any one side.
Where concrete is to be batch mixed on the job the Where division plates have been used they shall be re-
coarse and the fine aggregate shall be delivered separately moved after the concrete has hardened sufficiently to
at the work, and then mixed in the required proportions. avoid breaking the edges or corners of the slabs.
The ingredients of the concrete shall be thoroughly The surface edges of each slab shall be rounded to a
mixed until each particle or fine aggregate is coated with radius of about one-fourth (1/4) inch. Markings shall be
cement and each particle of coarse aggregate is coated
exactly at cuts between slabs.
with mortar. (r) Expansion Joints—
When a mechanical mixer is used it shall be of an ap- Expansion joints shall extend from the surface to the
proved batch type. Each batch shall be mixed at least one subgrade, be truly at right angles to the sidewalk surface
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and be made by putting the specified joint filler in place (b) Depressed Curb for Driveway Entrance
before placing the concrete. They shall be placed as fol- Upon prior written approval of the Superintendent and
lows: subject to the provisions of these rules and regulations,
At or near all places whore the sidewalk line intersects existing curbs may be cut or lowered, as provided herein-
a curb line or other sidewalk a one (1) inch expansion under, for the purpose of providing driveway entrances
joint shall be made at right angles to the center line of or exits.
the walk. Stone curbs shall not be cut, but shall be lowered in an
When the sidewalk fills the space between the curb and acceptable manner. Concrete curbs may be cut if so
the building line tone-half (1/2) inch expansion joint authorized by the Superintendent and providing such cut-
ting can be done in a workmanlike and satisfactory
between the sidewalk and the building.
A one-half (1/2) inch expansion joint shall be made manner.
across the walk at approximately 50-foot intervals. The cutting or lowering of existing curbs, or the con-
struction of new depressed curbs, for the purpose of pro-
(s) Curing— viding driveway entrances or exits will not be allowed
As soon as the concrete has set sufficiently it shall be unless the permittee shall provide and install in each such
sprinkled and kept moist until covered. As soon as it can case, an adequate driveway ramp or apron between the
be done without damage to the walk, it shall be covered said curb and the abutting property line and extending
with four (4) thicknesses of burlap, tarpaulin or other over the entire width of the existing or proposed drive-
approved covering. The walk shall then be cleaned and way
opened to traffic and all tools, leftover supplies and rub- The said driveway ramp or apron shall be surfaced
bish must be removed from the street. with concrete 6 inches in thickness and of satisfactory
The contractor shall protect the concrete from damage workmanship and construction.
by rain, pedestrians and animals with suitable covers and SECTION 11. E. PEDESTRIAN AND VEHICULAR
barricades and by red lights at night. TRAFFIC PROTECTION
CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS Pedestrian and vehicular traffic is to be adequately pro-
tected by the permittee by means of suitable barricades
SECTION II—D. GENERAL and lighted red lanterns around the work and the work
(a) Standard driveway shall have a curb opening at the is to be so arranged as to cause a minimum of inconveni-
face of curb, of 14 feet,with radius from the edge of curb ence and hazard to such pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
opening of 30". The width of driveway inside the curb at
the end of the radius shall be 9 feet tapering to 8 feet at SECTION II. F. CONCRETE IN COLD WEATHER
the walk. See sketch for plan and profile of driveway and Permits for pouring concrete during weather when it
sidewalk. (see sketch, pages 24 & 25). is reasonable to expect frost will not be issued. Permits
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will not be issued during th&period from October lst to structions to traffic on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.
May lst except at the discretion of the City Engineer. Warning flags or signs and suitably lighted red lights
shall be provided and watchmen shall be provided if so
ordered by the Superintendent and in accordance with
SECTION III the latter's directions.
STREET OPENINGS Where the free flow of traffic is interfered with, the
permittee shall designate competent persons to direct and
SECTION III—A. PROTECTION OF expedite traffic by means of lights or flags.
EXISTING STRUCTURES. Unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent
vehicular traffic shall be maintained at all times during
It shall be the duty of any person, firm or corporation the progress of the work being performed under the
by whom or for whose benefit any street opening is to be permit.
made for any purpose whatsoever in the City of Ithaca,to
give written notice thereof to any company whose pipes, SECTION III—C. POLES AND WIRES
conduits or other structures are laid in the street in which
the work is to be done by the permittee under the provi- No person, firm or corporation shall erect or cause to
sions of a street opening permit 24 hours before com- be erected any telephone, telegraph or television or elec-
mencing such opening or work; and such person, firm or tric light or electric transmission pole or poles, or install
corporation doing such work shall, at its own expense, any conduits or change the location thereof, or string
carefully support, maintain in operation and protect from any wires in, over or upon any street, highway, or public
injury such pipes, conduits or other structures and, in place without first obtaining a permit therefor from the
case of injury shall restore the same, at its own expense, Superintendent.
to as good a condition as they were before the beginning
of such opening or work. SECTION III—D. BREAKING THROUGH
PAVEMENT.
SECTION III—B. MAINTAINING AND
PROTECTING TRAFFIC. (a) Heavy duty pavement breakers may be prohibited
by the Superintendent when the use endangers existing
The permittee shall erect and maintain suitable barri- sub-structures or other property.
cades and fences around all of his or its work while exca- 4 (b) Saw cutting of concrete may be required by the
vation or other work is in progress and shall arrange his Superintendent when the nature of the job or the condi-
or its work in such a manner as to cause a minimum of tion of the street warrants. When required, the depth of
inconvenience and delay to vehicular and pedestrian traf- the cut shall be not less than one inch in depth; however,
fic. The Superintendent may require that the work be so depths greater than one inch may be required by the
arranged as to make possible the complete removal of ob- Superintendent when circumstances warrant. Saw cutting
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may be 'required by the Superintendent outside of the SECTION III—F. BACKFILLING
limits of the excavation over cave-outs, overbreaks and No backfilling shall be done by the permittee until the
small floating sections. work being done under the permit shall have first been
(c) Approved cutting of bituminous pavement surface inspected, and backfilling authorized by the Superinten-
ahead of excavations may be required by the Superinten- dent. In case of non-conformity with this requirement,the
dent to confine pavement damage to the limits of the Superintendent shall have the right to require that the
trench. work be uncovered by the permittee at the latter's own
expense so that proper inspection may be made.
(d) Sections of sidewalk shall be removed to the The backfill material shall be free from cinders, ashes,
nearest score line or saw cut edge. refuse, vegetable or organic material, boulders, rocks or
(e) Unstable pavement shall be removed over cave- stones or other material which in the opinion of the
outs and over-breaks and the subgrade shall be treated as Superintendent is unsuitable. However, from one foot
the main trench. above the top of the pipe or conduit to the subgrade of the
pavement, material containing stones up to 8 inches in
(f) Pavement edges shall be trimmed to a vertical face their greatest dimension may be used. The permittee may
and neatly aligned with the center line of the trench. backfill with the excavated material, piovided that such
material consists of loam,clay,sand,gravel or other mate-
(g) Cutouts outside of the trench lines must be normal rial which, in the opinion of the Superintendent, is suit-
or parallel to the trench line. able for backfilling. Where the excavated material is not
(h) Boring or other mehods to prevent cutting of new suitable for backfilling, gravel will be used.
pavement may be required by the Superintendent. Gravel used for backfilling shall consist of natural bank
gravel having durable particles graded from fine to coarse
(i) Permittee shall not be required to repair damage in a reasonably uniform combination, with no boulders
existing prior to excavation unless his cut results in small or stones larger than 2 inches in size. It shall be free from
floating sections that may be unstable, in which case per- slag, cinders, ashes, refuse or other deleterious or objec.
mittee shall remove and pave the area. tionable materials. It shall not contain excessive amounts
of loam or clay and shall not be lumpy or frozen. Back-
SECTION III—E. EXCAVATED MATERIAL. fill gravel shall be used in the top 18 inches of backfill of
' all ditches in the paved areas of city streets.
Excavated material shall be stored in neat piles, so Backfill shall be placed in 8 inch layers and each layer
placed as to cause the least interference with the use of tamped by mechanical means to insure good compaction.
the roadway or sidewalks. If so ordered by the Superin- Care will be taken not to disturb the pipe or conduit
tendent, such excavated material shall be promptly re- located in the ditch. Excavating or backfilling shall not
moved from the site of the work. be done in freezing weather except by permission of the
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Superintendent. Frozen—tnaterial shall not be used for tions, fire escapes, water gates, underground vaults, valve
backfilling. No fill shall be made where the material housing structures, and all other vital equipment as desig-
already in the trench is frozen. nated by the Superintendent.
SECTION III—G. TEMPORARY RESURFACING. SECTION III—J. RELOCATION AND
PROTECTION OF UTILITIES.
Immediately following backfilling of the excavation the The permittee shall not interfere with any existing util-
permittee shall place thereon an acceptable temporary re- ity without the written consent of the Superintendent and
surfacing. Such resurfacing to be an approved bitumin- the owner of the utility. If it becomes necessary to relo.
ous material and shall be maintained even with the road- cate an existing utility, this shall be done by its owner.
way or other surface, as directed, until permanent restora- No utility owned by the City shall be moved to accommo-
tion is started. date the permittee unless the cost of such work be
SECTION III—H. PERMANENT PAVING. borne by the permittee. The cost of moving privately
owned utilities shall be similarly borne by the permittee
All permanent restoration of paving will be done by the unless it makes other arrangements with the person own-
forces of the Board of Public Works at the expense of the ing the utility. The permittee shall support and protect by
permittee at a schedule of rates on file in the office of the timbers or otherwise all pipes, conduits, poles, wires or
City Clerk. The current rates on file follow: other apparatus which may be in any way affected by
Rates for permanent paving of street openings the excavation work, and do everything necessary to sup-
Sq. Yd. Sq. Ft. port, sustain and protect them under, over, along or
Asphalt streets (concrete base) $12.60 1.40 across said work. In case any of said pipes, conduits,
Surface treatment (crushed stone) 4.05 0.45 poles, wires or apparatus should be damaged, and for
this purpose pipe coating or other encasement or devices
Brick street (concrete base) 15.30 1.70 are to be considered as part of a substructure, they shall
Concrete streets 13.50 1.50 be repaired by the agency or person owning them and the
Dirt streets ($15.00) min. charge 0.36 0.04 expense of such repairs shall be charged to the permittee,
Curb&gutter 3.00 per lin. ft. and his or its bond shall be liable therefor. The permittee
4 inch concrete (sidewalks, etc.) 0.55 shall be responsible for any damage done to any public or
private property by reason of the breaking of any water
6 inch concrete (driveways, etc.) 0.70 ° pipes, sewer, gas pipe, electric conduit or other utility
and its bond shall be liable therefor. The permittee shall
SECTION III—I. CLEARANCE FOR VITAL inform itself as to the existence and location of all under-
STRUCTURES. ground utilities and protect the same against damage.
The excavation work shall be performed and conducted Parking meter heads may be removed or replaced only
as not to interfere with access to fire hydrants, fire sta- by the Police Department.
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SECTION III—K. ABANDONMENT OF any loss, injury or damage arising out of the granting of
SUBSTRUCTURES. the permit or from negligence or fault of said applicant,
Whenever the use of a substructur? is abandoned, ex- his agents, servants or employees in connection with the
said obstruction or with any work related thereto.
cept the abandonment of a service line designed to serve Such insurance must remain in force throughout the
a single property owner,the person owning,using,control-
effective period of the permit as well as any authorized ex-
ling, or having an interest therein, shall within 30 days tensions thereof and shall carry on endorsement to the
after such abandonment file with the Superintendent a effect that the insurance company will give at least ten
statement in writing giving in detail the location of the (10) days written notice to the City of Ithaca of any mod-
substructure so abandoned. If such abandoned substruc- ification or cancellation of any such insurance.
ture is in the way, or subsequently becomes in the way,
of an installation of the City or any other public body, SECTION IV.—B. PERMISSIBLE AREA
which installation is pursuant to a governmental function, OF OBSTRUCTION
the owner shall remove such abandoned substructure or
pay the cost of its removal during the course of excava- In the case of a permit issued by the Superintendent
tion for construction of the facility by the City or any for a street obstruction related to the erection, demoli-
other public body. tion repair, alteration or reconstruction of a building,the
permissible area of the street, highway or sidewalk to be
obstructed, encumbered or occupied shall be determined
SECTION IV and specified by the Superintendent. No sidewalk vaults,
STREET OBSTRUCTIONS gratings or areas will be permitted.
Unless otherwise authorized by the Superintendent, the
SECTION IV—A. INSURANCE REQUIRED. permittee shall conduct his operation under the permit for
street obstruction in such a manner that no less than two
No permit for street obstruction shall be issued by the thirds of the total width of a street or highway pavement
Superintendent until the applicant therefore shall have or surface shall at any time remain free of any obstruc-
first placed on file with the said City Clerk, without tion.
cost to the City, satisfactory evidence of public liability The permittee shall keep clear and unobstructed at all
insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 for any times and shall in no way interfere with prompt access
one person and not less than $300,000 for any one acci- to, or adequate operation of all manholes, catch-basins,
dent and property damage insurance in the amount of not hydrants, valves or fire alarm boxes that may be situated
less than $50,000 for any one accident and $100,000 in in or near the area obstructed or occupied in accordance
the aggregate and satisfactory evidence that the said with the permit.
insurance has been approved as to form, correctness and The use of any metered zone or area for a period of
adequacy by the City Attorney, to insure the City against more than five (5) days must be approved by the Board
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of Public Works who will establish the amount of reim- transferred to or from trucks or other vehicles standing
bursement for such use. at the curb line provided, however, that such loading or
unloading shall be conducted in the most prompt manner
SECTION IV—C. SAFEGUARDING PEDESTRIAN possible and shall be subject to such laws and ordinances
AND OTHER TRAFFIC. as may be adopted by the City, and provided further that
the Superintendent may, at the latter's discretion, require
Except as otherwise provided herein,the permittee shall that such loading and unloading shall take place during
erect and maintain suitable protective barricades and certain specified hours.
fences around the obstruction or area occupied and shall
at all times provide a safe, adequate and unobstructed SECTION IV.—E. DAMAGE RESULTING FROM
passageway not less than four (4) feet in clear width for STREET OBSTRUCTION.
the use of pedestrians.
When materials are to be moved over the sidewalks by Any damage resulting from the obstruction, encum-
means of derrick, crane, hoist or chute the permittee shall brance or occupation of a public street, highway or side-
provide a safe and adequate sidewalk shed with the re- walk area or from the storage of materials or operation
quirements of the building code of the City of Ithaca or, of construction equipment or machinery shall be repaired
when so ordered by the Superintendent, shall provide a by the permittee to the satisfaction of the Superintendent
safe, adequate and unobstructed temporary sidewalk when so ordered.
around the obstruction or area occupied.
Temporary sidewalks when so ordered, shall wherever
practicable be built to the same level as the existing side- SECTION V
walk and in such a manner as not to interfere with the MAINTENANCE
free flow of water in the street or gutter.
The permittee shall also make adequate provision for SECTION V—A. WEEDS AND HIGH GRASS
the safe passage of vehicular traffic by day and by night.
Where the free flow of traffic is interfered with, the per- The owners of all private property are hereby required
mittee shall designate competent persons to direct and ex- to cut, trim or remove brush, high grass, rubbish and
pedite traffic by means of lights, or flags. weeds from their premises and keep such premises in a
reasonably clean and sanitary condition to prevent the
SECTION IV—D. LOADING AND UNLOADING breeding of insects or vermin and to prevent the spread
ACROSS SIDEWALK. of noxious weeds to adjoining premises. Premises situated
at street intersections or on curved streets shall be kept in
No permit for street obstruction shall be required for such condition as to give a clear and unobstructed view
the loading or unloading across a sidewalk area of goods, of the intersection or curve.
wares or merchandise which are in the process of being This rule shall not be constructed to prevent the raising
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of garden or cultivated crops on farm lands or to unreas- vey request from the office of the Engineer. The Engineer
onably require the cutting of grass and brush on unde- will then supply line and grade and the specifications for
veloped areas except in the immediate vicinity of other the work to be performed.
properties.
The City Forester, in the name of the Board of Public SECTION V—D. CLEANING SIDEWALKS.
Works upon complaint being made to him, or upon his It is the duty of all persons, firms or corporations own-
own motion, shall address to any owner permitting a vio- ing property on a public street to keep the sidewalks in
lation of this rule to exist upon his property, a notice in front of such property clear of snow and ice and any
writing, served personally or by mail to the address ap- other obstruction including free flowing water, from
pearing on the City Tax Roll, requiring such person drains, ditches or downspouts. In case of failure or
within a time specified in such notice but in no event less _ neglect to clean any such walk within a reasonable time
than 5 days from the service or mailing thereof, to com- following its deposit, such time to be determined by the
ply with this rule. Upon the failure of such owner to com- Superintendent, the sidewalk may be cleaned by em-
ply with such notice within the time limited therein, the _ ployees of the Board and at the expense of the property
Forester shall cause such premises to be put in such con- owner. The charge for cleaning any such walk will be
dition as will comply with the rule and shall charge the computed at the rate of $0.25 cents per lineal foot, with
cost thereof to the owner of said premises. a minimum charge of$10.00 per cleaning.
SECTION V—B. LITTERING. SECTION V—E. COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL
No person shall throw or lace an OF GARBAGE.
p y paper, trash, gar-
bage or junk, in any street or street right-of-way, park, It is the duty of all householders to place-garbage at
creek or creek bank, or any other public lands, except at the curb before seven (7) A.M. on the day designated for
the time and manner provided for the collection of collection, such garbage to be in covered cans. Such col-
garbage. lections will be made weekly in the residential areas and
bi-weekly in the business districts. The designated day
SECTION V—C. SIDEWALKS. for any area may be ascertained by inquiry at the office
of the Superintendent.
It is the privilege, and upon notice from the Board, the Garbage is deemed to consist of ashes, food remains,
duty of the owner of any property to properly construct cans, bottles, broken crockery and papers. Papers must be
and maintain a sidewalk in front of such property. How- tied in bundles or placed in receptacles to be removed
ever, no person, firm or corporation shall proceed with with the contents. Waste building material or large quan-
the construction, reconstruction or repair of any sidewalk tities of brush are not to be removed by the City. A small
without obtaining (1) a street permit from the Superin- amount of brush if tied in bundles with cord or wire may
tendent or his authorized agents and (2) a sidewalk sur- be so removed.
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SECTION V—F. STREET TREES. SECTION V—I. TELEPHONE, TELEGRAPH,
The Board assumes the responsibility for the care and TELEVISION AND POWER POLES.
maintenance of all street trees. Street trees are deemed to SECTION V—J. - ENCROACHMENTS PROHIBITED.
be those located between the sidewalk and the curbs. Such SECTION V—K. SCAVENGING.
care and maintenance shall be deemed to include the plant-
ing, spraying,trimming, removal and repair of such trees.
No person, firm or corporation shall attach any wire, fix- SECTION VI
ture, notice, poster or sign on any street tree or do any ENGINEERING
planting, spraying, trimming, removal or repair on any
such tree without prior approval from the Forester, SECTION VI—A. NUMBERING OF HOUSES.
authorized agent of the Superintendent.
Only unsafe or unsound trees will be removed at the The City Engineer shall designate street numbers for
expense of the City. Requests for the removal of all other any property.
trees, if granted, will be removed at the expense of the -
owner of the real property involved. SECTION VI—B. NAMING OF STREETS.
Any person guilty of deliberately killing a tree within No person, firm or corporation shall assign any name
the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works will be held to any new street without first submitting the proposed
liable for the cost of removing the dead tree and the re-
placement if necessary. name to the Board for its approval. It is the intent of this Planting of trees, shrubs, bushes or hedges in the side-
rule to avoid possible conflict with existing names.
walk area is not permitted.
SECTION VI—C. PROTECTION OF
SECTION V—G. PAYMENT OF SERVICE. STREET MONUMENTS.
No person, firm or corporation shall raise, lower, relo-
Bills rendered for mowing grass, cleaning sidewalks, cate or tamper in any manner with any street monument.
removing trees, etc., will be due thirty (30) days from These monuments consist of an iron pin and washer and
the date of such bills. The owner of the premises shall be are located at various street corners for the convenience
held responsible and liable for all charges for such serv- of engineers and surveyors in locating the boundaries of
ice. In case of default of payment, these charges will be real property.
collected in the manner provided for by the provisions of SECTION VI—D. RULES AND REGULATIONS.SEC
the City Charter relating thereto. FOR ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS IN SUBDI-
SECTION V—H. MOVING BUILDINGS VISIONS BY THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
IN STREETS. Any streets offered to the City for acceptance and main-
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tenance shall before acceptance conform to the following Works and the New York State Department of Health
requirements: prior to its installation.
(a) All regulations of the Planning Board of the City (f) Curb and, gutters may be required to be con-
of Ithaca pertaining to block lengths, block widths, dead structed according to City specifications, that will serve
end streets, grades and lines, etc., shall have been any indicated portion of the streets in the subdivision or
observed. the entire subdivision.
(b) Clearing and grubbing of trees and brush shall be (g) The construction of 4 or 5 foot sidewalks may be
done for the entire width of the right of way. required.
(c) Grades and Grading. The grades proposed for the (h) The planting of shade trees of a species and size
streets must be approved by the City Engineer prior to approved by the City Forester may be required in the
any street development. Street cross-sections shall be such parking between the curbs and sidewalks.
that pavement and sidewalks can be constructed in the
same general level plane. Any deviation in the above due (i) Street monuments shall be placed at such block cor-
to special topographical conditions must have special ners, angle points, points of curvature in the streets and
approval. such intermediate points as may be necessary to furnish
Rough grading of the entire width of the right of way a complete permanent marking of the bounds of the pro-
to the approved grade shall be done at the expense of the posed streets. The street monuments shall be of such ma-
subdivider. terial, size and length as may be fixed by the City as a
All excess dirt not needed in grading the street to the standard or as approved by the City Engineer.
full width of the right of way and to the approved grades
(.1) An abstract of title or other evidence satisfactory
must be removed at the expense of the sub-divider.
Any extra fill required to grade the street to the full to the City Attorney, showing good title to dedicated
width of the right of required
and to the a streets and public places must be furnished to the Board,
g y approved grades must together with an acceptable map on tracing cloth show-
be provided at the expense of the subdivider. ing the street rights of way, location and description of
(d) An adequate storm sewer system shall have been street monuments and complete dimensions and data per-
constructed, except if a culvert or drain larger than 24" taining to the street rights of way and monuments.
in diameter is required, the City shall assume such addi-
tional costs as may be needed. SECTION VI—E. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TO THE RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERN-
(e) A sanitary sewer system connecting to existing ING SUBDIVISIONS.
City mains shall be installed that can serve adequately
every lot in the subdivision. Plans for such sanitary sewer This statement is intended to furnish additional infor-
system must have the approval of the Board of Public mation to persons interested in the subdivision of land
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within the City of Ithaca and pertains primarily to the de- 6. Adequate street lighting will be furnished by the
velopment work which the City may be expected to fur- City when it is evident that building construction on the
nish or to do. subdivision warrants additional street lighting.
Providing all requirements of the Rules and Regula- In general, subdividers should bear in mind that the
tions pertaining to Subdivisions as required by the Plan- City operates under a budget which is made up near the
ning Board of the City of Ithaca and the further provi- end of the previous year and that funds for construction
sions as required in Section VI—D above by the Board work as listed above must be provided in the budget,
of Public Works have been satisfactorily met then the therefore requests to the City for work of this nature
City may be reasonably expected to provide the follow- should be made by October 1 of the year prior to date of
ing: desired construction.
I. Water mains of an adequate size installed to serve
every lot in the subdivision. However,should a subdivision SECTION VI—F. SUGGESTED METHOD OF PRO-
be opened and developed a portion at a time the City may CEDURE FOR PROSPECTIVE SUBDIVIDERS OF
not be expected to install water mains in a greater area LAND IN THE CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK.
than that which is to be immediately utilized.
(a) File preliminary plan with the Planning Board.
2. Fine grading of the full street cross-section to an ap-
proved gradient, except that the City shall not provide (b) Prior to preparation of final plan the proposed
needed material for fill or be expected to dispose of excess street grades location and grades for sanitary sewers,
dirt at City expense. storm sewers,monuments, etc.to be checked with the City
3. Provide a compacted gravel roadway of a finished Engineer.
depth and of a width suitable to carry the anticipated (c) File final plan with the Planning Board together
traffic as approved by the City Engineer. with certificate from the licensed Engineer or licensed
4. Provide suitable street trees in case this has not spe- Surveyor. This should be accompanied by an affidavit out-
lining the extent of the development work which he is pre-
cifically been made a requirement of the subdivider.Planting of street trees by the City to follow development pared to undertake or to be financially responsible for
P the individual lots. and outlining the extent of City participation which he is
of requesting. This affidavit should also indicate his willing-
S. Curb and gutter, if not required of the subdivider, ness and ability to deed the street rights of way to the
may be obtained by a petition of the owners of the abut- City when required.
ting lots, and by specific authority of the Board of Pub-
lic Works. A special assessment for the construction of (d) Planning Board to indicate tentative approval sub-
curb and gutter is levied against the abutting properties ject to approval by the Board of Public Works.
in the amount of 5017o of the cost of the curb and gutter. (e) Approval of both the Planning Board and the
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Board of Public Works of both plan and the extent of into any storm sewer any of the following described sub-
City participation in the development. stances, materials or wastes:
(f) Subdivider to have all street right of way lines, or (a) Any sewage containing human or animal wastes,or
property corners, either temporarily' or permanently discharge wastes that contain garbage or vegetable mat-
marked. ter that may become septic in the storm sewer system or
(g) If the subdivider desires the City to do any of cause a nuisance in the receiving stream.
the following work at his expense he should make the (b) Any waters or wastes which contain grease or oil
necessary arrangements with the Board of Public Works or other substance that will solidify or become discernibly
for payment for his work. viscous at temperatures between 32 and 150 degrees
1. Install sanitary sewers Fahrenheit.
2. Provide additional dirt fill for the road grad- (c) Any gasoline, benzine, naphtha, fuel oil, or min-
ing or remove such excess dirt as may exist. eral oil or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid, or
3. Install necessary storm sewer pipe and struc- gas.
tures.
(d) Any noxious or malodorous gas such as hydrogen
(h) Present deed and map for the streets to the Board sulfide, sulfer dioxide, or nitrous oxide or other sub-
of Public Works. stance, which either singly or by interjection with other
wastes, is capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard
SECTION VI—G. STORM SEWERS. to life or of preventing entry into sewers for their mainte-
Storm sewers are installed in streets primarily for the nance and repair.
surface drainage of streets and public grounds. However, (e) Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings,
connections to the storm sewer, on approval of the Super- metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood or any
intendent, may be made to drain parking areas, roof other solid or viscous substance capable of causing ob-
leaders, cellars end sump pump discharge and other struction to the flow of the sewers or other interference
sources of storm water. with the proper operation of the storm sewer system.
The physical connection to the City storm sewers as
well as any lines run under City streets will be made by SECTION VII
the Department of Public Works at the property owners
expense. PARKS
SECTION VI—H. IMPROPER USE OF SECTION VII—A. GENERAL
STORM SEWERS. No person, firm or corporation shall make any use
No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged whatsoever of any public park for purposes other than
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recreation, without obtaining prior written consent from SECTION VII—B. STEWART PARK
the Superintendent or his authorized agent. (a) Picnic tables and fireplaces are furnished for pub-
(a) No person, firm or corporatiow shall sell, vend or lic use without charge. Reservations for large groups
otherwise dispense food or drink for pay on any park under cover may be made by contacting the office of the
areas, without first obtaining an agreement from the Forester at least one week in advance of the proposed use.
Board of Public Works, to operate a concession at the (b) The serving of beer from kegs is not permitted but
particular park, except that fraternal,service,political and may be served from bottles or cans.
other organizations may get permission from the Superin-
tendent to hold picnics,barbeques, etc.for which a charge (c) Boat trailers or the launching of boats from the
for the meal may be made. However, solicitations for the Park is not permitted.
sale of the tickets can not be made from the public enjoy- (d) Water Front—Under the supervision of the Youth
ing the use of the parks or at the entrance to the park. Bureau.
(b) No person, firm or corporation shall operate any
amusement device on any park areas without first SECTION VII—C. CITY CEMETERY.
obtaining an agreement from the Board of Public Works
to operate a concession at the particular park. This rule (a) No person, firm or corporation shall make any use
shall apply to Boat Rides based at any park. of City Cemetery for purposes other than a place of
burial, or plant any tree or shrub or place any memorial
(c) No person, firm or corporation shall drive any without prior consent of the Superintendent or his author-
vehicle or ride a horse or other animal on the lawn or ized agent.
grass areas of other parks except the area at Airport Park
designated for parking at the Launching Area. (b) All interments to be made by duly licensed funeral
directors at rates which currently are as follows:
(d) No person, firm or corporation shall launch, moor Pine box $40.00
or tie any boats from or to any park lands except in the Vault 40.00
properly designated areas and under the existing rules Potters Field 25.00
pertaining to the particular park. Single graves 40.00
(e) Boats abandoned on City property shall be deliv- Infants 15.00
ered to Police Department for disposition. Cremated remains 15.00
(f) Boats moored in unauthorized areas of the waters, SECTION VII—D. NEWMAN MUNICIPAL
within the City limits, adjacent to or on City property, GOLF COURSE.
shall be delivered to the Police Department for disposi-
(a) The rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as
tion.
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established by the Board of Public Works are as follows: and 8 P.M. on Sundays, all holidays and all such other
Daily play $ 1.50 days as may be directed by the Superintendent and shall
Week-ends and holidays 2.00 be at the rate of$1.00 daily.
Junior season membership 7.50 2. Parking of trailers and/or boats shall be limited to
Ladies' season membership 40.00 72 hours, except on holidays, week-ends or with the spe-
Men's season membership 40.00 cific approval of the Superintendent of the Department of
Family membership 50.00 Public Works.
These rates are subject to change only by the Board of
Public Works. 3. Persons using the boat launching area shall at all
(b) Local Rules times strictly observe the 6 mile per hour speed limit
posted for boat operation on Cayuga Inlet or any other
I. on week-ends between 9 A.M. and 5:30 P.M., only speed limit hereafter imposed. A violation of this speed
foursomes allowed. is cause for termination of right to use boat launching
2. slow players should invite faster matches follow- area.
ing to play through. 4. The City, or its representative, reserves the right to
3. fivesome not allowed at any time. deny any boat owner or his representative the right to use
4. please replace turf and divots. the boat launching area, when in the opinion of the City
or its representative, questions of safety or public interest
5. no bottles permitted on course. are involved, or whenever any of the aforementioned
6. no cutting in on #5 without specific permission rules and regulations are violated.
from the Professional.
7. other rules as listed by the Professional are in (c) Marina
effect. The marina facilities are an important part of the Air-
port park. For the benefit of everyone concerned the fol-
lowing Rules and Regulations shall govern the use and
operation of this marina.
(a) Playing Fields Permission to use a given boat slip shall be known as
Use of playing fields is under supervision of the Youth a Berthing Permit.
Bureau. Scheduling of games should be made by contact- Holders of Berthing Permits shall at all times be subject
ing the Youth Bureau Director. to City of Ithaca Ordinances and such other regulations
of the City of Ithaca as may be prescribed from time to
(b) Boat Launching Area at Airport Park time.
1. The fee for the use of the boat launching area as All payments for renewal of a Berthing Permit shall be
established by the Board of Public Works on May 27, made on/or before April 1st. The City of Ithaca shall be
1959 and effective between the hours of 3 P.M. on Fridays free to reassign any boat slip upon failure to receive such
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renewal by this date. Checks, money orders, etc. shall be safety or public interest are involved, or whenever any of
made payable to the City of Ithaca. the aforesaid rules and regulations have been violated.
Permits must be obtained for specific berths and may A permit holder who changes boats or home address or
not be sublet or transferred without°prior written ap- telephone number should register the new statistics with
proval of the City Clerk. the City Clerk within 10 days.
All uses of boat slips in this marina,not specifically cov. No head (toilet) shall be dumped while the boat is in
ered by these Rules and Regulations, must be specifically the mooring area.
approved by the Board of Public Works. Permit Holders shall at all times strictly observe the 6
NO individual shall be permitted to hold more than one mile per hour speed limit posted for boat operation on
Berthing Permit. Cayuga Inlet and in the marina canal, or any other speed
In accepting a Permit and in consideration of the issu- limit hereafter imposed. A violation of this speed limit is
ance thereof, the holder agrees to waive any right or # cause for termination of the permit.
claim against the City and releases the City from any and Berthing Permits are issued for a seasonal period of
all liability arising from any cause and agrees to hold approximately 24 weeks extending from May 1st to Octo-
harmless and indemnify the City of Ithaca from any and her 15th. Boats may not be berthed in-the marina prior
all liability with respect to any claim for damages occur- j to May 1st or after October 15th except by specific sp-
ring to a boat,person,property of others while in or about proval of the City Engineer. No winter storage of boats,
said berth, or on City marina property. either in the water or on land adjacent to the marina will
The permit holder agrees to keep his assigned area be allowed. Permit Holders will be allowed reasonable
clean and neat at all times and shall store all waste mate- free use of the boat launching ramp. No summer storage
rials in receptacles provided by the City. He shall supply of boat trailers will be allowed. Permit holders must
his own rope and other mooring equipment. He shall keep agree, at the time of and in consideration of issuance of
his boat equipped with all of the safety equipment re- the Permit and all renewals thereof, to such terms, regu-
quired by New York State or Coast Guard regulations. lations, fees or penalties as may be established by the
No hawking or soliciting is permitted at the docks or City and in effect at that time regarding the removal,
elsewhere in the marina area. No posting of signs or dis- storage and repossession of boats which have not been re-
tribution of advertising is permitted without the express moved from the marina by October 15th.
consent of the City. No operation of boats for hire will Boats which have not been removed from the marina
be permitted without specific approval of the City. by October 15th, and for which removal arrangements
The Permit Holder agrees that at all times free access satisfactory to the City have not been made, will be re-
will be given to representatives of the City, State or Fed- moved and stored by a commercial boat storage operator
eral officials, for inspection purposes. or by the City. There is no guarantee that such storage
The City reserves the right to reject any application for will be covered storage and the City or its agent will in
a berth and to terminate without prior notice any permit no way be liable for any damages caused by such removal
issued when, in the opinion of the City, questions of or storage. Any boat, or boat and motor, for which such
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services have been provided may be recovered by the SECTION VIII
owner upon payment of all storage and other charges plus VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
a 20% service charge.
Holders of Berthing Permits must agree, as a condition In accordance with Section 157 of the City Charter any
and in consideration of the issuance of this Permit, that person, persons, firm or corporation violating, or failing
the City of Ithaca shall have the right to sell at public to comply with,any of the rules and regulations contained
auction any boat, motor or accessories not repossessed by herein shall be guilty of an offense punishable by a fine
the owner by the next July 15th following such winter not exceeding fifty dollars. Continued violation, after
storage for an amount sufficient to recover the storage proper action has been brought to recover the penalty for
and other charges plus a 30-/o service charge. I violation, shall be deemed a separate offense.
Permit Holders, upon specific application to the City,
will be permitted to install boat lifts in the slip, provid- Permit holders for slips with electrical outlets shall pro-
ng such boat lift is a commercially manufactured prod- vide themselves with and use only 3 wire extension cords
uct and is kept clean and painted. All requirements per- including a ground wire for use between the service out-
taining to boats shall also apply to boat lifts where applic- I let and their boat. They shall provide themselves with
able. The installation, maintenance, removal and storage I such size and length of water hose as will neet their needs.
of boat lifts shall be the responsibility of the Permit
Holder subject to general supervision by the City. Effective upon publication
The Rate Schedule authorized by the Board of Public March 20, 1962.
Works is as follows:
$85.00 April 1st. to October 15th.
$75.00 June 1st. to October 15th.
$65.00 July 1st. to October 15th.
$45.00 August 1st. to October 15th.
$25.00 September 1st, to October 15th.
Rental rates for boat slips which are provided with elec-
trical outlets and where water outlets are reasonably
available and used by occupants of the slips shall be:
$95.00 April 1st. to October 15th.
$83.00 June 1st. to October 15th.
$72.00 July 1st. to October 15th.
$51.00 August 1st. to Ocober 15th.
$30.00 September 1st.to October 15th.
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HUDSON PLACE _ ?-SAT,jR MAIN RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton,
Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, informing the Board that the Town Board had
granted the city's request for a rt/way for a twelve inch water main in Hudson
Place TrTith the provision that the problem of sewage disposal not be limited to
a few specific families in the area, but be extended to all those in need in
the Coddington Road Sewer District. Another provision made by the Town Board
was that Hudson Place be restored to such condition as it is found when con-
struction is started or maintenance work done.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
SOUTHVi1EST PARK: The Superintendent called attention to the fact that on February
14th. it was reported that the Council had referred back to the Board the matter
of withdrawing an application made to the State for funds to purchase land in the
southwest part of the city for park purposes, but that no action had been taken
on the matter at that time. He suggested the Buildings & Grounds Committee re-
study the matter.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
restudy and report. Carried.
j JAMES TAESTBR00K - APPOINTMENT AS BUS MANAGER: Supt. Laverty called attention to
action taken by the Common Council on February 21, 1962 providing that the buses
be operated by the Board of Public Works who shall appoint a manager. He recommend,
` a ed the appointment of James Westbrook as manager.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that James Westbrook be designated by the Board to act as Bus Manager.
Carried,
EDWIN M. LYNCH APPOINTMENT: Supt Laverty reported that Edwin Lynch had passed
a Civil Service examination for the position of Parks Maintenance Foreman and
recommended his appointment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Edwin M. Lynch as a Parks Maintenan,.'
Foreman at the rate of $2.77 per hour, his present salary or the second step of
grade 25 in the Compensation Plan, be approved. Carried.
EDWARD W. MELCHEN APPOINTMENT: Supt Laverty recommended the appointment of
Edward W. Melchen, Jr. Asst. tngineer, as City Inspector on the Stewart Avenue
bridge project. He stated Mr. Melchen is a licensed professional engineer and
qualified to do this work.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that Edward W. Melchen, Jr. be appointed to act as city bridge in-
spector on the Stewart Avenue bridge project. Carried.
RULES & REGULATIONS OF 10ARD: Supt. Laverty reported that the Rules & Regulations
of the Board which were adopted on November 1, 1927 and which have been amended•
from time to time since then have been revised and brought up to date. He pre-,
sented and recommended for adoption a revised set of rules.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Reu lein
TMREAS, the Board of Public 14orks has caused its Rules & Regulations as last
amended to be revised and a copy thereof to be presented and recommended for
adoption by the Superintendent,
NOTT THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said Rules & Regulations as presented on this
14th. day of March 1962 be approved and shall take effect upon publication thereof;
and
BE IT FURTI-ER RESOLVED, that upon the effective date thereof the existing Rules
and Regulations be repealed.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0 Motion Carried.
Approved by Mayor:
ITHACA COLLEGE 'TATER & SETaER MAINS:
Comm. Conley recommended approval of plans presented by Ithaca College for sewer
and water mains to serve its property on the Danby Road, outside the city limits.
He pointed out that this T.Tas an extension of present facilities and the fulfillment
of a committment by the city made in the past to provide these services.
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By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for sewer and water mains for Ithaca
College to serve its development on Danby Road in the Town of Ithaca be approved
for construction, subject to all rules and regulations of the Board'of Public
''orks applicable thereto; and subject�to the further condition that .the College
employ and pay an engineering inspector on this project who will be furnished by
the Department of Public T'lorks.
Carried.
,W"'R BILL EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
7ESOLVED, that water invoice 11#2333 rendered to Robert Kelley, 401 Richard Place,
be expunged because he was billed under the wrong schedule; and that a new bill
which is in todayts audit be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof.
Carried.
ALBERT MORGA.N APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Albert Morgan as Meter Foreman
at the rate of $2.37 per hour, the minimum of grade 23 in the Compensation Plan,
be approved; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a pro-
motional examination for this position.
Carried,
MRS. D. CULLIGAN - SE[9ER SERVICE: Comm. Conley reported that Ids. D. Culligan,
215 N. Plain Street, had incurred a plumbing bill of $121.90 for repairing
the sewer service to her property. He stated that an investigation showed that
the stoppage was in the main sewer and therefore the city's responsibility.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that a bill in the amount of $121.90 rendered to Mrs, Culligan by
DeForest Furman for plumbing repairs to the sewer line serving her property at
215 N. Plain Street be approved for payment by the City,
Carried,
ROUTE #1-'3 - WATER & SEIER SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo
RESOLVED, that, in accordance with established policy of the Board, all water
and sewer services along construction of Route 113 which do not comply with the
Board's requirements (cast iron for sewer and copper for water) be replaced by
the Department at the owners' expense,
Carried.
STEARNS & WdHELER: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Stearns & Wheler, consulting engineers, be engaged to design
the following two projects for the 1,1ater & Sewer Division:
a. S. Aurora Street relief sewer at a fee of $2,600.00.
b. Heat exchange facilities at the treatment plant at a fee of $850,00.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign
and execute an agreement for this work on behalf of the city, upon approval
` thereof by the City Attorney,
Carried,
EAGLES BUILDING RENOVATION: Comm. Leary reported that studies have been completed
for the conversion of the third floor of the Eagles Building at 330 E. State Stree
to city offices, The cost of such conversion, including partitions and a passenge.
elevator, is estimated at $17,000,00.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to provide the sum of $17,000.00
to finance the cost of renovating the third floor of the Eagles Building at 330
East State Street for use as city offices.
Carried
AUDIT: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved
and ordered paid; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered render-
ed. Carried,
BO V'�ZD OF PUBLIC e R KS PROCEE I)I ?GS
ACCOI?179 RFCH,TVABhE'
MARCF 14, 1062
Visnye�, George 10.00 '
City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer) 50.00.
Osborne, iobert C. 28.16 ..
Hirlemann, Richard C. ec Frances B. 10.70
Board of ;ducat-ion 15.03.
_'etro, ATichael x Olga 10.70,
1^7ilkinson, Leland S. 10.70,
'Torthen, Albert Tel. �-, Katl-erine 1-1. 10.70
Ithaca Anartments 1'J.56.
City of Ithaca (0P7jT) 40.49
Plorust.y, Michael 20.Q8-
City of Ithaca (City Dump) 33.00-
City of Ithaca (Lake St. near High Soho^l) 82.81 -
City of Ithaca (near N Y S Rarns) `i35.7.7
Guentert, Leo z Sylvia 27'L.16
Howser, Carl J. 103.73
Kelly, Robert E. Lorraine 80.22
City of Ithaca 7b.43
Town of Ithaca 2,702.54
A? ROVED EI�IP,"-E COMP-7TTEE
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Tali. H. EGAN, By .Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
'•THERERS, death has removed from our midst our esteemed friend and associate
7ILLIPM Pf. EGPN, who has served nearly nine years as a member of the Board of
Public T'lorks,
'=REPS, he has worked tirelessly on all his assignments in behalf of his fellow
citizens, and
MMI AS, the members of the Board of Public ':'orks feel a deep sense of personal
loss in his passing and desire to acknowledge such loss,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members and associates of this Board
extend our deepest sympathy and condolences to the members of his family, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, 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 Ann.
On motion the meeting was adjourned„
Geo. A. Blean
Cq; City Clerk
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BOARD OF FUBLIC ',IORKS PRCCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 28, 1962
PRESENT:
Y'ayor- Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cass
City Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - STE/,TPRT PARK FOOD CONCESSION: The following bids on the food concession
at Stewart Park for the 1962 season were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL PEOUNT OF BID
Theatre Confections, Inc. $ 330.00
James Hallam 1200.00
John 14. Saunders 255.00
Mrs. Rita Bangs 1209.00
"lilliam Krantz 800.00
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried.
W. SENECA STREET BRIDGE: The Clerk read letters from R.J. Bruce Esso Service
Station, 902 W. State Street, Hull Heating & Plumbing Co, Inc. , 802-04 '^l. Seneca
Street, and Champaign Coal & Stoker Co, 801-03 W. Seneca Street, protesting the
Board's action in closing the �rlest Seneca Street bridge. R.J. Bruce claimed he
suffered a 1C% loss of business, Hull Heating & Plumbing Co, a 501, loss and
Champaign a 70% loss in retail business since the bridge has been closed.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the letters be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for
study and report. Carried.
STEWART AVENUE'BRIDGE: The Clerk read a letter from J.C. Burns, Chairman of the
Planning Board, recommending that a study of traffic in the vicinity of the
Stewart Avenue bridge be made before, during and after its closing, for re-
construction of the new bridge there. He predicted this information would re-
sult in important information about traffic in that section of the city and be
valuable to the Planning Board's staff in the preparation of the Major Thorough-
fare Plan.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking
& Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried.
TREE PLANTING: The Clerk read a letter from lh. S. Downing, Jr. , Chairman of
the Community Service Committee of the Ithaca Rotary Club, calling attention to
the danger to elm trees throughout the city caused by the Dutch Elm Disease. He
recommended a program whereby the city would replace the lost trees and whereby
the city or a local nurseryman would make available at wholesale prices trees of
a recommended variety to individuals wishing to replace trees on their private
property.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Superintendent.
Carried.
SMWAGE PERMIT - BROOKFIELD ROAD & OAK OOD LANE: The Clerk reported receipt of
a permit from N.Y.S. Department of Health to discharge sewage effluent from the
proposed sewer extensions on Brookfield Road and Oakwood Lane after treatment in
the existing sewage treatment plant works of the City into Cayuga Inlet through
the existing outlet pipe.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the permit be received and that the City Clerk be directed to have
it filed in the County Clerk's Office as required by law.
Carried.
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`TAT-M IJTVOICES EXPUNGED: Comm. Conley reported that water invoice #--2465 in the
amount of $40.49 rendered to the Department of Public Works had been calculated
erroneously and that a corrected one had been prepared. He reported further
that invoice 1-12469 in the amount of $335.17 rendered also to the Department of
PRiblic Works is in error because the ?dater Department is responsible for one-
half of the cost and that a corrected invoice had been prepared in this instance
also.
By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice x2465 in the amount of $40.49 and invoice #2469 in
the amount of $335.17 be and hereby are expunged and that corrected invoices in
place thereof which are in today's audit be approved. Carried,
SOUTH HILL S?7aER INTERCEPTOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the construction of
the South Hill sewer interceptor at a total estimated cost of $52,000.00 as pro-
vided in the current Capital Budget and to provide for the financing of this pro-
ject. Carried.
E. STATE STREET - SALE OF LAND: Comm. Leary reported the Buildings & Grounds
Committee had investigated the request of W.R. TrTilccx to purchase a parcel of
city-owned land at 413 Eo State Street and found that the City had obtained title
to this land from the Treman family for park purposes and that the only way it
could be sold is through specific authority from the Legislature. He reported
further that the superintendent is making a survey of all land owned by the City
N° and that it is possible that other city land in the same category could be cleared
through the Legislature next .year.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the request received from ?T„R. Wilcox regarding the purchase of
this land be denied at this time. Carried,
SOUTHWEST PARK: Comm. Leary reported that the City Attorney had discussed the
city's lease of the present city dump with Yx, & N,rso Weiner who assured him
that unless something very unseen occurs the City will be able to use the present
area for eight years as provided for in the present lease of the area. He there-
fore recommended that the action taken by the Board on January 24th. regarding the
Southwest Park be confirmed and the Council advised accordingly
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby confirms its action taken January 24, 1962
recommending to the Common Council that the application filed with Finger Lakes
State Park Commission for allocation of State funds for the proposed purchase
of lands in this area be withdrawn, and that the Clerk be directed to advise the
Council of this action. Carried.
ROUTE #13 BY-PASS STREET LIGHTING: Comm. Pickering reported that the Highway
Committee had received a proposal from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. for the pro-
posed street lighting of Route #13 By-pass within the city limits. He reported
that the lighting will be installed late in 1963 and that it wil]. increase the
annual appropriation for street lighting in the budget starting in 1964 and there-
after by 8,743.00. He recommended that the Council be requested to endorse this
proposal at this time and request N.Y. State Department of Public Works to pro-
vide for this lighting in construction of the new roadway.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Conley
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby informs the Council of the proposal to light
the new Route 1113 By-pass and its subsequent effect on the annual street lighting
budget starting in the year 1964 and continuing thereafter in the amount of
$8,743.00 and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to endorse the plan
at this time, and request N.Y.S. Department of Public Works to provide for this
lighting in construction of the roadway.
Carried.
BIDS - SIDELTALK CONSTRUCTION: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on sidewalk
construction for the 1962 season. Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract #6-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried,
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BUS OPERATION COT�ITTE' . By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Mayor be requested to appoint a standing committee of the
Board to consider the matter of public transportation in respect to the Community
Transit System as directed by the Council on February 21, 1962.
Carried„
Z, yor Ryan announced his appointment of such a standing committee to be known as
the Bus Operation Committee and its members to be Comm. Yengo, Leary and Reulein.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MARCH 28, 1962
City of Ithaca (D.P.W.) $ 39.69
City of Ithaca General Fund 167.59
City of Ithaca (Boat Lau{}ching Area) 71 .84
City of Ithaca General Fund .26
City of Ithaca Transit 784.55
Theta Chi 21 .83
Alpha Epsilon Phi 7.90
Beam, Vaughn & Vida 65.36
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APPXVE,4 NCE COMMITTEE
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Y�OBTd Of Educgtton 265!.6o
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHA C A , N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. Ppril 11, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Comissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Egan, Leary
Attorney - Clynes
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Controller - 1deinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - ROCK SALT: The following bids on rock salt were received, opened and read
� by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder At Supplier's Plant F.O.B. at City Yard
Highway Materials Co, Inc. 8.40 per ton 11.40 per ton
International Salt Co. 6.40 per ton 9.40 per ton
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - TRANSIT=MX CONCRETE: The following bids on transit-mix concrete were
received, opened and read by the Clerk:
1:2:4 1:2:4 1:2:31 1:2:32 1:2:4 1:2:4
Item 1A Item 1B Item 2A Item 2B Item 3A Item 3B
Portland Hi-Early Portland Hi Early Portland Hi Early
Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. 13.82 14.63 14.45 15.34 15.29 16.12
University Sand & Gravel 14.11 14.85 14.60 15.41 14,41 15.14
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - STORM SF,4ER PIPE: The following bids on storm sewer pipe were reoeiveri,
opened and read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder 12" 15" " 21" 24" 30" 42" Disc.
Concrete
Martin Marietta Corp. 1.35 1.70 2.45 3.35 6.10 8,75 15.25 �
L.S. Lee & Son 1.23 1.78 2.35 2.75 3.75 5.00 8,75
Corrugated Metal
Empire State Culvert Corp. 1.75 2.10 2.50 2.75 3.75 406 9.00 z�
Lane Pipe Corp. 1.79 2.14 2.51 2.85 3.90 4.?5 9.08 Net
Chemung Supply Corp. 1.74 2.08 2.45 2.79 3.83 4.66 8.92 Net
Armco Steel Corporation 1.68 2.00 2.35 2.68 3.66 4.46 8.53 Net
Vitrified Clay
Robinson & Carpenter 2.23 4.06 5.76 8.07 10.38 21.26 34.07 2%
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
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STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: The Clerk read letters from the proprietors of Jim's
Place, 400 Stewart Avenue, and Easy Wash Laundromat, 310 Stewart Avenue, both
of whom offered the following suggestions regarding the construction of a new
bridge on Stewart Avenue:
a. Maintain foot traffic across the gorge during the period of construction.
b. Allow two-way traffic on Williams Street during this period.
c. Maintain street barricades at the intersection of Williams Street and Stewart
Avenue rather than at the Buffalo Street intersection,
d. That the contractor be requested to give the project a high priority during
the period June 15th. to September 15th.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the letters be referred to the Bridge Committee for consideration.
Carried.
In this connection Attorney Clynes reported that the acquisition of land needed
by the city from Chi Phi had been closed and that a deed had been received and
filed.
GOLF COURSE: The Clerk read a letter from David A. Firley, 415 Spencer Road,
expressing his interest in the purchase of the municipal golf course if it is
offered for sale.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee.
Carried.
GOLF CONTEST: The Clerk read letters from Radio Station WrKO and Smith Beverage
Company requesting the use of part of the playground area at the Marina Park on
September 21, 22 and 23 for a golf hole-in-one contest to be sponsored by WTKO,
Smith Beverage Company and the Genesee Brewing Company.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm.. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the letters be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report.
Carried.
-AIRPORT PARK MARINA ELECTRIC SERVICE: Supt. Laverty reviewed action taken
recently by the Board to authorize installation of electric service for 10
slips at the marina. He advised that already more than this number have re-
quested and paid for this service. He therefore recommended installation of
electric service along the entire north side of the marina from available
funds. He advised further that outlets that are not paid for can be locked
and made available only upon the payment of the additional $10.00 fee,
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the installation of electrical service along the entire north
side of the marina be approved as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
STANDARDIZATION OF EQUIPMENT: Engineer Cass recommended standardizing the
following equipment as the types to be used in the city:
Equipment Standardized Type or Make Recommended
3-5 ton tandem roller Buffalo-Springfield
Salt & Cinder Spreader Big Scottie by Tarrant Mfg. Co.
Traffic Pavement Striper Kelly Creswell
Bulldozer Caterpillar
Snowplow blade and mount Mfd. by Frink Sno-Plows, Inc.
He cited the following reasons for standardizing this equipment:
1) The City of Ithaca is currently using the foregoing type of equipment all of
which have given satisfactory service over the past several year, and, in
Pact, have proven more satisfactory than other types of similar equipment,
2) A large inventory of repair parts must be maintained for them.
3) It is necessary to standardize this equipment in order to keep the inventory
of repair parts to a minimum.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to standardize the foregoing list
of equipment as recommended by the City Engineer for reasons cited and to
authorize the Board to advertise for bids thereon accordingly.
Unanimously Carried.
BOAR ) OF PUBLIC '•T("?VS PR(`CE7DT1dGS
ACCOUNTS RECET7TABLE
APRIL 11, 1962
City of Ithaca 48,05
Chester, Anthony Teresa 4.35-`
Head, Ralph 196.50.`'
Burchard, Leslie & J.A. 123.94'
Wallace Steel 35.10
Hutchinson, Robert 13.19`
Car)ga Hei7hts 17ater hstrict 4r-
South Hill. Dxt. !dater Disfrict 81.58
1•1illow Point Lake Rd. Water District 738.84.-'
City of Ithaca 50.00-
Finger Lakes Sts,tr-� Park Comm. 18.75-
Morse Chain Co. 175.00
Herson, Matthew Est. 10.00
Hewitt, L. F. 10.00.
Sturrock, (1. F. 10.00,
Coop.G.E. F. Holdina Corgi. 10.00
Krantz, W. E. 10.00
Sider, Bernard C. 10.00,
idilnox W. A. 10.00,
Triangle Shoe Stores of N.Y. 10.00
Barr, 0. & J. 10.00,
Cosentini, Joseph 10.00
Hetherin7ton, A. & R. M. 10.00-
Cornell University 705.00.
Nor)sty & Son 27.00.
Jamieson-McKinney 1.00:
Donohue-Halverson 61.50 •
Albanese Plb7, & Heating 13.00°
Breuer & Brown 12.00
Donohue-Halverson 34.00
Hull Heating• & Plb2:. Co. 19.00 -
Cornell University 21.00
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Page 3 April 11, 1962
WATER BILL EXPUNGL'D: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2449 which was rendered to A.J. Eckert in the amount
Of $730.00 be expunged,
Carried.
DEY STREET _. SANITARY SET^,TFR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
rESOLVED, that plans for a sanitary sewer in Dey Street which have been approved
by the N,Y,S. Department of Public T"Torks be approved; and that the City Engineer
be authorized and directed to submit them to N.Y. State Department of Health
for approval. Carried.
SOUTH HILL ?MATER TANK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board approves purchase in fee of the lard needed as a site
1 for the South Hill water tank, including 1,,4 acres and an access road to the
site, from Mr. and Mrs. Orestes Capolongo, Joseph Centini and Mars. Joseph
Iacovelli for the sum of $2400,,00, the appraised value thereof; and that there
be included in this purchase a permanent easement for the water line and a
temporary easement for construction„
Carried.
In this connection Comm. Conley reported that the Water & Sewer Committee had
met with the Town Board recently and completed arrangements for a right-of-way
from the Town for a twelve inch water main in Hudson Place,,
SEV1-R BILLS FXPITNGED-� By Ccmm� Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that invoices #1941 and "J,142507 in the amount of$10,00 each for sewer
rental service be expunged because this service was cancelled on January is 1962.
Carried.
BULLDOZER PURCHASE: Comm. Pickering reported that the Cityts bulldozer is in
need of extensive repairs.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm Leary
RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to reinstate its original budget
request for the purchase of a new bulldozer in a revised amount of $18,000.,00.,
Carried.
CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the week of May 7th. be designated as clean-up week in the City,
during which time all trash materials placed at the curb will be picked up on
regular garbage collection days.
,e
Carried,.
',ONALD CA RON SMITH APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that Donald C,, Smith be provisionally appointed as a Junior Engineering
Aide at an ann.aal salary of $3,330.00, the minimum of grade 13 in the CompensatioY,
Plan; that this appointment become effective on .April 16, 1962; and that the
Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this
position. Carried.
BIDS ., ST_EWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: Comm. Leary recommended acceptance of the
high bid subm"u-ted by Yv s. Rita Bangs for the food concession at Stewart Park
for the 1962 season.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bid of $1,209,00 submitted by Yxs. Rita Bangs for the food
concession at Stewart Park for the 1962 season be accepted; and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement covering said
concession upon approval thereof by the City Attorneye
Carried.
.AUDIT: By Corm. Egan: seconded by Comm, Leary
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract f7-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
TRAFFIC REPORT: Comm. Reulein reported that Mr. Melchen, Asst. Traffic Engineer,
had been designated to assist the Planning Board in making traffic counts at the
Steuart Avenue bridge. Comm. Reulein reported that the Capital Improvements
Traffic & Parking Committee had requested an estimate from the Traffic Engineer
on the cost of a traffic arm to be installed at the foot of E. State Street but
had not received the information. He also reported that no action had been
taken on installing parking meters on W. State Street in front of the vacant lot
owned by the State Street Methodist Church, as recommended by his committee.
The latter two matters were referred to the Superintendent for action.
14EST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Reulein reported that traffic counts at the
West Seneca Street bridge have been temporarily delayed pending completion of
traffic counts in other areas of the city, particularly at the Stewart Avenue
Bridge, which are nearing completion. d
On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
-0,'RD OF FUBLIC ',IORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITH1,C,^ , N.Y.
Reguhr Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 25, 1962
PRESENT:
Nei yor - Ryan
Cmmissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan
I.ldermen - Hart, Ki.lby
Ittorney - Clynes
Supt. of Fublic Works - Laverty
.sst. to Supt. of Pub. `Iles. - Hannzin
Engineer - Cass
Forester .- Baker
Controller - "Teinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MMES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
I,IRPORT 8f,SE: The Clerk read a letter from Finger 4ikes Flying Service, Inc.
calling attention to the fact that its present lease of the municipal airport
will expire on December 31, 1962. Renewal of the lease until June 1963 was re-
quested.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Ccm?mittee for
study and report. Carried.
F LUORZDP,TION: Dr. Robert H. Broad, Tompkins County Health Commissioner, appeared
before the Board and reported that the Tompkins County Board of Health had passed
a resolution at its meeting held April 23rd. endorsing the fluoridation of the
city's water supply as a means to prevent dental caries. He asked what the
Board's attitude on the matter is at this time, and indicated that he would be
willing to appear before the Board again, if requested , to more fully discuss
the health aspect of fluuridation.
By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOL L , that the matter be referred to the 'Hater & Sever Committee for study
and report. Carried.
tTW-T,1RT WMQ B__, RIDGF.: Engineer Cass reported that the contractor had started
work on the Stewart Ivenue Bridge this week.
In this connection Comm, Yengo reported that the Weeks & Bridges Committee had
considered the requests received from Jim's Place and Easy 'Tash Laundromat at
the last meeting and another one since from :Miss Knapp, Principal of Bast Hill
School, all of which requested construction of a temporary foot bridge across
the gorge during construction of the new bridge. He reported it is the sense
of the Committee that the cost of this would make it prohibitive.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to advise all of the eforementioned
that the cost of providing a foot bridge makes it impossible; but that a pedsstrjan
detanrvia DeTTitt Place trill be maintained.
Carried.
BIDS - S;LT: By Ccumm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids received on salt be rejected at this time because an
expected price change will provide more favorable bids for the City at a later
time. Carried.
BIDS-_ TRINSIT M CONCRETE: Comm. Conley reported that Rumsey-Ithaca was the
low bidder on four items of concrete most commonly used by the City and that
University Sand & Gravel imas the low bidder on two items for concrete using
crushed stone aggregate. He stated it is the sense of the Committee that the
best interests of the city <A11 be served by an award to Rumsey-Ithaca Corp, for
all items.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bids submitted by Rumsey-Ithaca Corp, for transit-mix concrete
be accepted in accordance vrith its terms as submitted.
Carried.
BC'PP.D OF PUDI LIC T•Tr7V9 p'?rCERDIT\TGS
AC'.rTJ"ITS RECEIV�BLE
ARIL 25, lQ62
City of Ithaca - Youth Bureau 5.72
?'etia, ','alter S. 8.30
Beta Xi Chanter ?hi Siena Inc. 10.?6
Snhearheal Assoc. 177.25
Krizek, James 2.20
Lucente, Rocco 2.20
Hoff, Paul R. & Lucy 7.'3
Selman, William 200.66
Cima, A., Sr. 2.20
Parlett, Laurehce T. & Thelma 10.G6
Cornell University - Animal Husbanlry 102.02
City of Ithaca - Parking Lots # 250 1%`3
City of Ithaca - City Hall 25.^5
City of Ithaca - D7°1 75.'*c?
Town of Ithaca
Cornell. University 24.82
Norse Chain Co. .22
Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. 2?E.50
Albanese llumbi.ng & HeatinT Co. 271.50
Albanese Plumbing & Heating Co. 23 .50
Furman, DeForest 1.5.00
Donohue Halverson Co. Inc. 2h '•50
Donohue Halverson Co. Inc. 53.50
Fail. ngts Plumbin? ?,. Heating 35.50
Hull_ Heating ?: °lumbing Co. 251.00
Hull Heatinm & '11umbing Co. 150.50
Jamieson T'c Ki— ey Co. Inc. J_ 17.50
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Page 2 Lril 25, 1962
�� STORE 57',?ER PIPK: lEngineer Cass reported that !,rmco Steel Corp. was lour
bidder on corrugated metal storm sewer pipe, L.S. Lee & Son low bidder on six
of the seven sizes of concrete pipe and that Robinson & Carpenter was the only
bidder on vitrified clay pipe.
By Ccmm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
l SOLVED, that the low bid of 1rmco Steel Corp. on corrugated metal storm sewer
pipe be accepted. Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Ccrrm. Egan
RESOLD, that the low bid of L.S. Lee & Son on concrete storm sewer pipe be
accepted. Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
TIIHEREfs, only one bid was received on vitrified clay storm sewer pipe, which was
much higher than for other types of pipe, and
I-NEREIS, it is very unlikely that the City will need to purchase any of this type
of pipe,
NCIT THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bid received on vitrified clay pipe from
Robinson & Carpenter be rejected.
Carried.
sr GOLF CONTEST: Comm, Leary recommended that the requests received at the last
meeting for use of part of the playground area at the Farina Park for a golf
hole-in-one contest be denied,
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that these requests be denied and the Superintendent directed to inform
Radio Station W.T.K.O. and Smith Beverage Co. accordingly.
Carried.
GOLF COURSE: Comm. Leary recommended that David Firley be advised that the city
cannot sell the Golf Course without an /'._ct of the Legislature.
By Comm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to advise Ir. Firley that the city
i4ll need to get legislative action before it could sell the Golf Course and
that this procedure will preclude and definite action taken this season.
Carried.
=IT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract ,r8-1962 be approved for payment: and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered,
� Carried,
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. !'_. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 9, 1962
PRESENT:
Ma yor - Ryan
Commissioners - Aeulein, Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Kilby, Baldwin, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS: Bids on a portable air compressor, asphalt concrete, asphalt shingles,
sidewalk construction, road materials, crushed limestone and screened gravel
were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows:
I COMPRESSOR
GROSS BID TRADE-IN TOTAL NET BID
MacMarray Tractor Inc. Chicago $3,888.00
Pneumatic
Mid-State Contractors
Equipment Co., Inc. Jaeger 54210.00 1531.00 34679.00
B..Q Equipment Co, Inc. 51085-00 606.00 4479.00
L.B. Smith, Inc. Gardner Denver 5,460.00 1210.00 4f250.00-
Central N.Y. Equip. Co. Ingersoll-Rand 5,080.00 685.00 41395.00
LeValley-McLeod Inc. Ingersoll-Rand 51045.00 801000 44244.00
Atlantic Tug & Equip, LeRoi 5,155.00 1410.00 3,745.00
J.C. Georg Constr Equip Davey 5020.00 1132.00 4,188.00
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on an air compressor be referred to the Highway Committee
for study and report. Carried.
ASPHALT CONCRM
Item No. 1 - 20000 tons of type IA
Item No. 2 - 440 tons of type 2A
Item No. 3 - 700 tons of bituminous concrete cold patch. (a. binder mix
b. top mix)
Item No. 1 Item No. 2 Item No. 3
General Crushed Stone Co. a. 7.00 a. 7.70
b. 7.00 b. 7.70 7.60 per ton
Warren Bros. Roads Co. a. 6.60 a. 7.10
b. 6.60 b. 7.10 7.25
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on asphalt concrete be referred to the Highway Committee
for study and report. Carried..
ASPHALT SHINGLES
Item No. 1 Item No. 2
Architectts Grade Standard Grade
Robinson & Carpenter 12.78 net 8.08 per eq
It was the only bid received.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid on asphalt shingles be referred to the Buildings & Grounds
Committee for study and report. Carried.
SIDEWALH CONSTRUCTION
Item No. 1 Remove and replace 4" concrete walk
Item No. 2 Remove and replace 6" concrete walk and/or driveway
Item No. 3 Remove flagstone walk and build 4" concrete walk
Item No. 4 Remove flagstone walk and build 6" concrete walk
Item No. 5 Remove flagstone or concrete walk
Item No. 6 Build 4" concrete walk
Item No. 7 Build 6" concrete walk
Page 2 May 9, 1962
Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 Item 7
Alby & Son 63¢ 80¢ 63¢ 8o¢ 20¢ 55¢ 750
John A. Patriarco 65 80 65 80 15 55 70
A. Friederich & Son 59 62 57 59 40 52 57
Clark Ingrahm 55 75 55 75 40 50 70
Unit prices listed are on a square foot basis.
By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on sidewalk construction be referred to the Highway
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
R0,�7 MATERII,
Koppers Company Inc. 10,000 Gals. Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied
Tar Products Division a, from storage tank $0.1700 per gal,
b. from tank car 0.1725
c. plant pick-up at storage tank by
city 0.1494
20,000 Gals. Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied
a. from storage tank 0.1700
0.1725
.., b. from tank car
C. plant pick-alp 0.1494
-- 20,000 Gals. of Tar Furnished and Applied
a. from storage tank 0.2275
b. from tank car 0.2300
co plant pick-up 0.2055
10,000 Gals. of Tar Furnished and Applied
a. from storage tank 0.2275
b. from tank car 0.2300
c, plant pick-up 0.2055
6,000 Gals. Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied
by moto-paver 0.2100
It was the only bid received on this item,
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on road materials be referred to the Highway Committee fox
study and report. Carried,
CRUSHED LIMESTONE AM SCREENED GR L
a. price f.o.b. by freight cars, Ithaca, N.Y.
b. price ].tided at suppliers plant
c,, price delivered by truck to Ithaca, N.Y.
L I M E S 12 N E SCREENED GRAVEL
No.l No. la No.2 No. 1 No. la No.2
General Crushed Stone Co. a. 3.37 3.47 3.37
b. 1.75 1.85 1.75
c. 3,4o 3,50 3.4o
Marren Bros. Roads Co. a. - -
b, 1.70 1,70 1.70
c. 3.30 31,30 3,30
Cayuga Crushed Stone Co. a. - - -
b. 1.80 1.90 1.80
c, 2.60 2.70 2.60
Rumsey Ithaca Corp. a. 1.45
b. 1.60 1.10 1.45
c. -
By Comm, Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on crushed limestone and screened gravel be referred to
the highway committee with power,
Carried.
Page 3 I-lay 9 1962
N.Y.S. EIECIRIC & GAS CORD GAS MAIN-S: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Electric & Gas Corp. requesting approval of gas main installations proposed for
construction throughout the city to include the following:
Elmwood Avenue 6" LP - behind curb
Mitchell Street 1.0" HP - behind curb and in street
300 Block of Ithaca Road 611 LP - behind curb
600 Block of West State Street 6" LP - in street
400 Block of Mitchell Street 6" LP - behind curb
100-200 Blocks of Valley Road 6" LP - behind curb
Early approval was requested to fit the work into the summer schedule and to
coordinate it with city work where necessary.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
ITHACA COLLEGE SWIMMING POOL; The Clerk read a letter from Tallman & Tallman,
architects for Ithaca College, requesting approval of installation of P.V.C.
plastic pipe on the water service to Ithaca College's swimming pool. The letter
also incInded a request for installation of a water meter on the main where it
enters the filter house.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
INLET TiJALL: Attorney Clynes reported that the Governor had signed the Bill which
will provide for state maintenance of Cayuga Inlet walls,
DETOR CONSTRUrTIgN C0: The Superintendent reviewed action taken December 13 , 1961
to expunge a portion of a bill rendered to Detor Construction Company, He reported
that it appears an additional amount of $2.80 should have been included In the
authorization.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that an adaitional amount of $2.80 be ordered expunged from the Detor
Construction Co. bill. Carried.
CITY HAU HEATING REPAIRS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded bar Comm:. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the expenditure of $500.00
for the repair and maintenance of the heating system serving City Hall and Central
Fire Station. Carried,
B,W. T ER BILL: The Superintendent reviewed protests registered by B.W. Taber
for a bill in the amount of $19.04 rendered to him for cutting grass and weeds on
his vacant lot., Fe recommended that the bill be adjusted to $9.50
By Comm. Yengo: secondeu by Comm Conley*
RESOLVED, that a bill in the amount of $19.04 previously rendered to B.W. Taber
be expunged; and that a new bill in place thereof be rendered to him in the: amount
of $9.50. Carried.
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS: Supt. Laverty recommended the following salary adjustments,
to become effective as of July 1, 1962:
Raymond Ryerson from $7,589.00 to $7,892.00
Walter Happel, Jr. from $2 .66 per hour to $2.77
Charles Benisi from $2:,77 per hour to $2.88
He noted that these increases will involve an additional expenditure of about
$500.00 which can be made up through budget economies,
By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to approve salary increases as recommended
by the Superintendent. Carried.
V C Ub : By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Common Council to provide a third week of
vacation for department employees with more than 10 years of continuous service ,
effective January 1, 1963, with the understanding that this additional vacation
must be taken during winter months.
Carried.
STEWART AVFOME BRIDGE - I.ST, ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the first estimate
for contract work completed on the Stewart Avenue bride by the Standard Engineer-
ing Company to May 1, 1962 in the total net amount of $1,354.50 and recommended
its approval for payment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Standard Engineering Co. in the
total net amount of $1,354.50 be approved for payment as recommended by the City
Engineer. Carried.
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Moriisty & Son 13.00
Yacera, Benjamin f,'ilomena 120.00
Scala, Fraldus 3.h1
Hulkerson, Charles R Lena 10,(-8
Village of nay-uFa Fts. 3x,20
Col_leyacme, T'amo lr).7()
7wani.cki, John & P,'ar-ior F. 7.85
Sel sley, Alex 9. Sylvia 1.5.88
Ternenin-*, 'Yvrties L. 1 4.56
Piacentini, n=gsavia1P 10,70
Scusa, y,lward A. & Yarian 10.70
Hall's Yotor Transit Co, 21.85
City of Ithaca - Youth Bureau 5.49
City of Ithaca - ",irrort nark 22,15.85
City of Ithaca - Steuart Park 22.35
City of Ithaca - Air-Dart Yarina 51.77
C-_ty of Ithaca - t)e-)artment of p„bli c `welfare 50,76
Y, Builders 15,00
Village of Cayu qa Hts. 19.65
Sri l)_arre of Cay»ga Hts. R.10
Cnrnel.l 7niYTersi_ty 15.00
Cornell_ University 62.CO
Albanese plumbin- -1, egtim, ^o. T,-.00
Breuer ?� Brown
T)onohiae Falverson, Inc. F,1,5n
ma,�in.� rl>>mbinr Co, 7,0')
Hull Heatin*7 & --12�amcing Inc. 410.50
J�miesori Y 7inney Co., Inc. 1.00
YorDsty 8 Son 1�Q.00
TM°orusty & Son 138.00
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Board of Education 219010
Board of Education 5.6o
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CITY O F ITHACA
TOMPK.INS COUNTY TELEPHONE AR 3-7980
CHARLES W. RICH NEW YORK AREA CODE 607
ASST.SUPT.OF PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
510 FIRST STREET
ITHACA. N.Y.
January 16, 1962
Messers: Joseph Capolongo
Joseph Centini
Dear Sirs:
Pursuant with our conversation in Mr. F.J. Laverty's office yester-
day, I submit the following conditions for the City purchase of a tank
sight on your property. If you agree with these conditions please en-
dorse one copy of this letter and return to Mr. Laverty and he in turn
will have the City Attorney draw up the necessary legal papers.
1- You agree to sell approximately 1.4 acres of land, a 301 access
road from the end of. a 501 lot, reserved for highway purposes, to the
1*4 acreplot. Also grant a permanent easement from the lot to the
Coddington Road. The above land is shown and described on a map pre-
pared by T.G. Miller, Lincensed Engineer and Surveyor. Also grant access
over the 501 lot reserved for highway purposes from the Coddington Road
to the City's 30' access road. A11 of this for a consideration of
$ 2400.00. This amount being the appraised value as determined by Paul ._-�
Kielly, Lincensed Real Estate Broker. $ 1250 of the $ 2400 is to be paid
to Mr. & Mrs. Oreste Capolongo. $ 575.00 is to be paid to Mr. Joseph
Centini and $ 575.00 is to be paid to Mrs. Joseph Iacovelli. _..t
Z The City agrees to allow the Coddington Tavern, 124 Coddington Rd.,
the property of Joseph Capolongo, 136 Coddington Rd. and the property
of Joseph Iacovelli, 134 Coddington Rd. to connect to the City sewer
system. Further the City agrees to build the sewer main from the sewer
in the Dennis sub-division to the Coddington Road, adjacent to the abors
mentioned properties. The cost is to be paid for by the properties bene-
f itted.
The City further agrres that on completion of construction of the
water tank and appurtenances the City will landscape the sight and
maintain the sight in the same manner it maintains other tank sights
owned by the City.
jY s) truiv
C. ich
Asst. .Supt of Public Works
The terms of this letter is agreeable:
Signature X V w,�
C ITY O F ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
CHARLES W. RICH TELEPHONE AR 3-7980
ASST.SUPT.OF PUBLIC WORKS NEW YORK AREA CODE 607
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
O1rice OP
WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
510 FIRST STREET
ITHACA, N.Y.
ismary 16, 1362
Messerss Joseph Copologgo
Joseph Cent ni
Door Sires
Pursuaurt with our conversation in Mr. F.J. Laverty's office yester-
day, I submit the foilow^ing conditions for the City purchase of a talc
sight on your propert3N If you agree with these conditions please en-
dorse ones copy of this letter and return to Mr. Laverty and he in turn
will have the City Attorney draw up the necessary papers.
1- You agree to sell appraadmately 1*4 acres of land, a 30' access
road front the end of a 50' lot, reserved for highway purposee, to the
1.4 acres plat. Also grant a permanent easement tram the lot to the
Coddington Road. The above land is shown and described on a map pre-
pared by T.Q. Miller, LivIonsed Fngiaeer and Surveyor. Also grant acoon
over the 50' lot reserved for highway purposes from the Coddington Rd*
to the City's 30' access road. An of this for a consideration of
$ 24M.00. Thin amount being the appraised value as detendmad by Paul
iielly, Licensed Real Estate Broker. $1250 of the $2400 to to be paid
to Mr. & Mrs. Oreste Capolortgo. $575.00 is to be paid to Mr. Joseph
Cent L-d and $575#00 is to be paid to Mrs. Joseph Ia0av012t.
The City agrees to snow the Coddington Tavern* 124 Coddington Rd*#
the pmertr of Joseph Capolongop 136 Coddington Rd* and the property
of Joseph IaIvelli, 134 Coddington Rd. to cornact to the City newer
systems. Further the City agrees to build the sewer again from the seven
In the Dennis sub-division to the Coddington Roa $ adjacent to the above
mentioned properties. The cost to be paid for by the propertiss bar*-
fitted*
The City further agrees that on completion of construction of the
'rater tank and appurtenances the City will. landscape the eight and
maintain the sight in the eaoa manner it maintains other tank sights
owned by the City.
Yom truln,
C.W. Rich, Asst.Supt. of Public Works
The terox of this letter is agreeables
Signature
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?aY
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j C ITY O F ITHACA
TOMPKINS COUNTY
CHARLES W. RICH TELEPHONE AR 3-7980
ASST.SUPT.OF PUBLIC WORKS NEW YORK AREA CODE 607
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
orrice OP
WATER AND SEWER DIVISION
510 FIRST STREET
ITHACA, N.Y.
January 16, 1962
Messers: Joseph Capolongo
Joseph Centini
Dear Sirs:
Pursuant with our conversation in Mr. F.J. Laverty's office yester-
day, I submit the following conditions for the City purchase of a tank
sight on your property. If you agree with these conditions please en-
dorse one copy of this letter and return to Mr. Laverty and he in turn
will have the City Attorney draw up the necessary papers.
1- You agree to sell approximately le4 acres of land, a 30' access
road from the end of a 50' lot, reserved for highway purposes, to the
14 acres plot. Also grant a permanent easement from the lot to the
Coddington Road. The above land is shown and described on a map pre-
pared by T.G. Miller, Licensed Engineer and Surveyor. Also grant access
over the 50' lot reserved for highway purposes from the Coddington Rd.
to the City's 30' access road. All of this for a consideration of
$ 2400.00. This amount being the appraised value as determined by Paul
Kielly, Licensed Real Estate Broker. $1250 of the $2400 is to be paid
to Mr. & Mrs. Oreste Capolongo. 0575.00 is to be paid to Mr. Joseph
Centini and 0575.00 is to be paid to Mrs. Joseph Iacovelli.
The City agrees to allow the Coddington Tavern, 1211 Coddington Rd.,
the property of Joseph Capolongo, 136 Coddington Rdo and the property
of Joseph Iavel7i, 134 Coddington Rdo to connect to the City sewer
system. Further the City agrees to build the sewer main from the sewer
in the Dennis sub-division to the Coddington Road, adjacent to the above
mentioned properties. The cost to be paid for by the properties bene-
fitted.
The City further agrees that on completion of construction of the
water tank and appurtenances the City will landscape the sight and
maintain the sight in the some manner it maintains other tank sights
owned by the City.
Y ruly� %
C.W. Rich, Asst.Supt. of Public Works
The terms of this letter is agreeable:
Signatures -
Page 4 May 9. 1962
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice 112515 in the amount of $5.72 which was rendered
against the City Youth Bureau be expunged; and that a new invoice in the amount
of $5,49 in place thereof be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
'ODDINGTON ROAD SEdER SERVICE: Comm. Conley reviewed action taken by the Board
on April 11th, in reference to purchase of a site for a water tank on South Hill
He then reviewed letters dated January 16, 1962 providing that the city construct
a sewer main to serve Coddington Tavern, 124 Coddington Road, the property of
Joseph Capalongo at 136 Coddington Road, and that of Joseph Iacovelli at 134
Coddington Road and permit the connection of these properties through this sewer
to the city=s sewer system.
B y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo (Copies Attached)
RESOLVED, that the letters dated January 16, 1962 (copies attached) be approved
and that a sewer line be constructed to serve the properties of Coddington Tavern,
Joseph Capalongo and Joseph Iacovelli with the understanding that the cost of
construction be a charge against the properties benefitteda
Carried
Comm. Pickering entered the meeting at this point in the proceedings.
THURSTON AVENUE STR8ET LIGHTS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that four 6,000 lumen lights on Thurston Avenue, between Wyckoff
Road and the new bridge, be increased to 10,000 lumen units at an increased
cost of $40.00 for the balance of the year.
Carried.
AIRPORT LEASE: By Comm: Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a new lease of the
municipal airport for the period December 31, 1962 to July 1; 1964; and that
the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids thereon; and that the bids
be advertised for opening at the next regular meeting of the Board„
Carried.
GOLF COURSE IMPROVEMENTS: Comm. Leary reported that a meeting of the Stewart
Park Commission had been held at 3:30 P-M. today at which time action had been
taken to appropriate the sum of $1800.00 for a drainage ditch at the Golf Course.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract #9-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported that a summer bus schedule will go into effect
on June 3rd. which will reduce the routes to three, eliminate night, holiday and
Sunday runs. He also presented and reviewed briefly a report on 'operation for
the month of April 1962. It shows an operating loss of $593,,84 for the month
of April and a loss of $8,194.37 for the quarter ending AlfIi1,,60, 1962.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. (i ,
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
N
Bn,ARD Or PUBLIC "'ORKS PROCEEDINf'S
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Postponed Regular Fleeting 4430 n.m. ''ay 24, 1062
PRESENT:
+ayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yenko, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Kilby, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Sunt. of Pub. Wks. - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerl< - Grey
MINUTES: P'inutes of the last regular meeting were duly a--roved.
ti BIDS: The Clerk reported that bids on 4 dump trucl.s, 3 -aving breakers, a
Caterpillar tractor bulldozer, a 3-5 ton Buffalo-Srringfield tandem roller,
a Kelly-Creswell pavement striner, and lease of the munciinal airport had been
received, opened and read on May 23 as advertised. He reported that mayor
Ryan, Supt. Laverty and Engineer Cass had been nresent at the opening and he
presented the results as follows:
TRUCKS
(Three 2-ton three cubic yard dumr, and one 3-ton five cubic yard dump trucks)
Trade-In
Name of Bidder take !Toss Bid Allowance Total Met Bid
Cayuga Motors Corr. -0ru 23,77234 621.35"' 7,151.17
Jack Townsend Chevrolet Chevrolet 17,926.00 1,100.00 16,826.00
11m. T. Pritchard Dodge 17,241.00 10000.00 16,241.00
Ithaca Motors Int'nl 23,114.25 5,262.25 17,852.00 Gan000d
23,432.25 5,262.25 18,170.00 Heil
Horseheads Sales & Service Diamond T 27,741.00 6,746.00 20,995.00
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by 11m. T. Pritchard for four dum- trucks
at a net bid price of $16,241.09 plus $65.00 for a heavier guage body on the
3-ton 5 cubic yard truck be and hereby is accented.
Carried.
3 PAVIMC, BREAKERS
B-G Equipment Inc. Ingersoll-Rand 1154.25 filet
Mid-State Contractors Thor 1075.50 Net
Irving D. Booth Inc. Thor 1075.50 2/10-n/30
L.B. Smith, Inc. Cardner-Denver 1084.00 Net
Atlantic Tug & Equin. Co LeRoi 1070.00 Net
Central New York Enuir. Ingersoll-Rand 1069.20 1/14-n/30
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on having breakers be. referred to the Hinhway Committee
for study and report. Carried.
TRACTOR BULLDOZER
Syracuse Sunrly Co. Caterpillar 22,909.00 611000.00 16,909.00
It was the only bid received on this item of equipment.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid of Syracuse Supply Comnany for a Caterpillar tractor
bulldozer be accented in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
t
24, 1962 {
3-5 Ton Tandem Poller
Syracuse Sunply Co. Buffalo-
Snringfield 5,925.00 1,000.00 4,925.OP
Ventral ''.Y. Equip. Co Ferguson 5,400.00 1,405.00 31995.00
Py Comm. PicKering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by Syracuse Sunnly Company, the enl biddt-r
mactinr the bid specifications, on a 3-5 ton tandem roller be accented in
accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
PAVEM1'ENT STRIPER
A.L. Barnum $ Son Kelly-Creswell 1,5S5.00
It was the only bid received on this item of equipment.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bid of A.L. Barnum & Son for one Kelly-Creswell -avement
striper be accented at a total bid Price of $2175.00 which includes three items
of optional equipment as quoted in the bid submitted.
Carried.
AIRPORT LEASE
Lakes
kM Finger/ Flying Service, Inc. - *130.00 ner month from 1-1-63 to 7-1-64
By Comm. Leary: Seconded by Comm. Cnley
RESOLVED, that the bid of Finger,�ying Service Inc. for lease of the air-ort
from .January 1, 1963 to .July 1, 1964 for the rent of $130.00 -er month be
accepted; and that the P+ayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute
an agreement therefor. Carried.
NATIONAL CASH REGISTER MIPANY LEASE: The Clerk read a letter received from
National Cash Register Co. requesting renewal of its lease of the city-owned
building at 118 E. Creen Street for six months from its expiration date of
°lay 31, 1962.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that National Cash Register Company be nermitted to hold over on
its present lease on a month to month basis under its same terms and conditions
with the understanding that the city be given at least tLirty days notice of
r
the Company's desire to terminate said lease.
AYES: 4
NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried.
TT NSEND CHEVROLET CO - !?ATER. PROBLE"i: The Clerk read a letter received fror
Edward T. Mrs concerning a surface water Problem at Townsend Chevrolet Co.
lie indicated a nronosed elan to disnose of it '.-ad been agreed upon and if accert-
able he agreed to nay his nronortionate share of the necessary material cost
only.
By Comm. Bickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct a storm sewer line.
along Elmira Road, on city r,ronerty, in front of "r. Aker's nronerty at 320
Elmira Road with the understanding that 'Ir. Ayers will furnish the necessary
material . Carried.
CITY DWP ODORS: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott who stated he
represented several peorle in the south side who are disturbed about offensive
odors coming from the city dump which Permeate the entire area. He reeuested
some action be taken to eliminate the situation.
By Comm. Yeneo: seconded by Comm. Picl•:ering
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee and Superintendent
for action. Carried.
N.Y. TELEPHONE CO. BOOTHS: The Clerk read a letter from "'.Y. Telephone Com-an,
requesting Permission to install telephone booths on city streets at the
following locations:
1. The southwest corner of Tioga & Seneca by the Police Headnuarters.
2. The northwest corner of Aurora & Buffalo.
3. The P•'ontgomery-,:ard corner.
4. The East Creen Street narking area on the north side of the street.
S. The southwest corner of F. Buffalo & Eddy Streets.
6. Sheldon Court.
If this Program is a—roved and undertaken the Telephone Company would attem-t
to negotiate for the move of the folloi�rinn booths to the curbside and more
accessirle locations.
3- a„ ?4, 1,162
] . Aurora & State Street - northwest side.
2. Tioga $ State Street - northwest side.
3. Cayuga $ State Street - northwest side.
4. 417 ''Jest State Street.
It was stated that the standard commission on all monies ds-osited in the
booths would be naid to the city and that this would amount to about $150.00
per booth ner year.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to Buildings $ Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried.
HAROLD 'NIELSER APPOIPIT"THT: Superintendent Laverty reported Harold "'elser had
nassed a civil service examination for the position of Ivater Treatment "lant
Onerator and he recommended he be annointed on a ^robational basis.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that Harold A. 11elser be annointed !'later Treatment "lant 0nerator at
the rate of $1.9S ner hour; that his annointment be effective May 28, 1962; and
that it be on a probational basis for sixteen wee!-s. Carried.
ITHACA COLLEGE SWIP21INC POOL: !3y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOEVEO, that t e request received from Ithaca College for apnroval of the
installation of P.V.C. plastic nine on the grater service to its swimminc, cool br
denied because the Board's rules nrohibit the use of this type of nine; and
that the Superintendent be directed to notify the college that this rin.e must
be removed. Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that a 3/4" water meter be installed as requested by the College in
the chlorinator room of the pool; and that the College be billed for an estimated
165,000 gallons of water used in testing the pool. Carried.
ANTONIO V. HERNAEZ DAMAGE CLAIPA: The Superintendent revie','ed a damage ;laim
filed y Antonio Hernaez or amages caused by a sewer stoppage at his rronerty
at 142 S. Aurora Street, better known as the House of Charm. He reported that
the City's insurance carrier had disclaimed any liability because it was not
caused by accident. He presented a release in the amount of $2900.00 executed
by Antonio Hernaez and Rita C. Hernaez in full settlement of any and all damages
and recommended that it be accepted.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends that the Council authorize settlement of
the damage claim filed by Antonio Hernaez and Rita C. Hernaez for the agreed
sum of $2900.00 as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
t'ATER & SEWER DEPAMENT BUDGET - 1962: Comm. Conley presented revised budgets
or the 'Dater & Sewer Denartments or 962 and recommended their adoption.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Water $ Sewer budgets adonted by the Common Council on
December 28, 1961 for the water $ sewer departments for the fiscal year 1962 !-•
amended as shown on attached sheets; and that the Council be Tecuested to a—,rove
the budgets as thus amended, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that tl�c
!Mater & Sewer rate schedules now in effect be confirmed without change.
Carried.
$IDS - ASPHALT CONCRETE: Comm. Pickering renorted that the bid of General Crushed
Stone omnany on asp a t concrete based on price at the plant rlus hauling
costs by the City renresents the lowest combination cost to the city since its
nlant is at South Lansing whereas the rlant of Warren Bros. Roads Co. is at
Fayette, N.Y. . , a distance of 2S or 30 miles from the city.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bid of General Crushed Stone Co. on asphalt concrete be
accented in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
• FINAL BUDGET
1962
CURRENT REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES
111ATER DIVISION
Acct. 1960 1961 1962 1962
Title Final Final Tentative Final
l
301-1 Administration 25,038 25,987 24,157 23,903
301-2 Share of Gen. Fd. F.xnense 15,210 18,150 16,260 17,392
306 Meter Section 11,182 11,220 12,870 12,570
�+4 307A Debt Service-Princinal 10,000 150000 15,000 15,000
307B Debt Service - Interest 2,100 1,950 1,755 10755
307E Paying Agent's Fees - - -- 10
309 Building & Yard 11,700 11,640 10,515 14,325
312 Short 14,280 17,700 21,438 21,218
Equipment 14,220 11,856 10,975 9,174
314 Compensation, Ins. , Taxes
and Retirement 22,546 26,100 26,760 28,380
369 Plumbing Inspector 4,398 3,630 3,642 3,642
302 Watershed 4,250 22,520 31,885 36,985
303 11.1ater Treatment Plant 43,146 45,420 51,275 512650
304 VanNattas Pump. Station 32,618 26,900 32,815 34,257
305 Water System-Gen. Maint. 16,150 17,650 19,400 19,030
308 Hector St. Station #1 2,790 2,950 3,350 3,400
311 Service Account 43,500 43,500 43,500 43,500
313 Hector St. Station #2 860 860 800 950
315 Maintenance Valves & Hydrants 6,000 6,700 7,400 73,400
316 Maintenance of Standpipes 5,165 5,180 4,985 4,960
317 Flushing Cdater Mains 1,800 1,800 2,200 2,200
TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSE 286,953 316,714 34082 351,
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 13,313 53,000 12,600 27,300
300,266 369,714 353,582 379,001
CAPITAL RESERVES 20,000
CONTINGENCY FUND 14,420 30,522 35,793 10,374
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 334,686 400,236 389,375 389,375
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Surnlus 5,211 21,661 30,000 30,000
Metered i,'ater 273,000 316,000 302,575 302,575
Hydrant Rental 12,675 12,675 12,700 12,700
Service Account 43,500 43,500 43,500 43,500
Income from Property Rental 300 200 600 600
Income from Sale of Property - 6,200 - -
334,686 400,236 389,375 389,3
1962
!`WATER DIVISION
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
COST TO BE FINANCED AS FOLLOWS
1961
Approp.
Carry- Current Bond
Over Income Issue
Taylor Place Water Line 2,600 - 2,600 -
New Filters 4,200 -- 4,200 -
Stewart Ave. Bridge Line Relocation 6,000 -- 6,000 -
Dump - Line Extension 3,000 -- 3,000 -
Other Lines 3,900 -- 3,900 -
Tanks - Land Aquisition 2,484 1,384 1,100 -
Tanks - Engineering 9,000 9,000 - -
Tanks - West Hill 75,500 -- - 75,500
Tank - South Hill 74,500 -- - 74,500
Triphammer Rd. Line Replacement 5,000 -- 5,000 -
Giles St. Line Insulation 1,500 -- 1,500 -
TOTALS 187.684 10;384 27,300 150,000
FINAL 9UDCET
1962
CURRENT REVENUES & EXPENDITURES
SEIIER DIVISION
Acct. 1960 1961 1962 1962
No. Title Final Final Tentative Final
301-1 Administration 16,692 17,324 16,101 1S,936
301-2 Share of General Fund Fxnense 10,140 12,100 10,840 11$ 95
306 Meter Section 7,455 7,480 8,580 8,380
307C Debt Service-Principal 41,000 40,000 50,000 50,000
307D Debt Service - Interest 33,637 42,833 47,200 46,450
307F Paying Agents Fees - - - 250
309 Building & Yard 7,800 7,760 7,010 911550
312 Shon 9,520 11,800 14,292 14,146
Eauinment 9,480 7,904 7,316 6,116
314 Comnensation, Ins. $ Taxes &
Retirement 1S,030 17,400 17,840 18,920
369 Plumbing Inspection 2,932 1,650 2,428 2,428
360 Sevier System-Gen. PIaintenance 7,000 7,500 7,500 8,045
361 Main Sewer Clean. $ Flushing 4,400 4,400 5,100 5,100
362 Main Sewer Stonpages 1,600 1,600 1,(,00 1,600
364 Sewage Treatment Plant 43,400 60,162 49,735 51,835
365 Buffalo St, Pumn Station 1,570 1,570 1,550 1,550
366 Wood St. Pumr. Station 1,870 1,870 1,850 1,850
367 Cherry St. Pumning Station 1,130 1,370 1,500 1,500
368 Giles Street Sewer Plant 11,180 1,280 1,625 1,625
370 Elmira Road Pumr Station 1,130 1,E50 1,600 1,600
371 Judgements & Settlements - - - 3,500
TOTAL - OPERATING EXPENSE 216,966 248,429 253,667 261,976
CAPITAL. INTROVFP'ENTS - - 7,487 32,994
TOTAL OPERATING $ CAPITAL 216,966 248,429 261,154 294,970
CAPITAL RESERVES 5,000 - - -
CONTINGENCY 6,027 2,725 14,382 566
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 227,993 251,154 275,536 295,536
ESTIMATED REVENUES
Surplus 16,468 50954 7,500 7,500
Metered Sewer 174,675 193,000 214,686 214,686
Sewer Rental 23,850 21,700 23,250 23,250
Canital Contribution by Cornell - 15$ 00 163,500 16,500
Plumbing Inspection Fees 2,000 3,000 2,600 2,600
General Fund Contribution 11,000 11,000 11,000 11,000
Sewer Treatment Plant Canital
Construction Fund-Unexnended
Bond proceeds to army on r,ayment
of interest on bonded debt - - - 20,000
7,993 2 275,53 295,536
SEWER DIVISIM,
CAPITAL I�4PROVRPIENTS
COST Tr) BE FINA^ACED FR^''
Current Bond
Income Issue
?site Avenue Sewer 5,287 5,287 -
Lake Street Sewer 1,500 1,500 -
Stewart Ave. Bridge Line Relocation2,600 2,600 -
S. Hill Intercentor Sewer 26,750 10,000 16,750
S. Aurora Street Sewer 25,250 10,000 15,250
E. State St. Intercentor 6,802 3,607 3,195
Additions to Sewer Treat. Plt. 5,428 - 5,428
TOTALS � 32,994 40,623
r3nA"D �F ''tTBLIC ' ^FTC" C�Gr T) %T!7
A17COT'NTS R7,C TVAR E
MAY 23, 1062
Albanese '011imbing & Heating Co. $ 1.72
Dennis, W. E. Q.83
Bow, gbert 10.35
Guerlac, Helen 11?.35
Bryce, T'Tenlell Ir).35
Becker, Clarence 1.5.79
Stamp, Howard 10.35
norcari, 185.55
T7e Felice, L. G. P, Son 62.36
City of Ithacan - Auburn Street '3ark 203.P0
City of Ithaca - Steuart Park 117.55
City of Ithaca - Be Witt Place Bril7e "1P4 83.50
Albanese Plumbing ° Treating Co. 10.50
'Oonorue Falverson 58.00
Failing ?'lumbinn ° Heating 17.00
?Tul_1 Hat ng �Ii� rbin 7.00
Mor13sty ? S-n 13.00
A 'sP�VT T?Y vT'NANCF �OT,7ITTEE
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'Tav 24, 1962
BIDS - SIDE!IALK COIdSTRUCTIMI: Comm. Pickering re-orted that A. rriederich FT Son
was low on three oF the seven bid items on sideway.; construction while Clary;
Ingraham of Richrord, M.Y. was also low on three of seven. He noted that
A. Friederich $ Son, who has a local office in Ithaca, was -the low bidder
last year and its work was very satisfactory. He therefore recommended that its
bid be accented.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bid of A. Friederich $ Son on sidewalk construction for
1962 be accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by the Konners Comrany, Tar Oroducts Division,
for asphalt emulsion and tar be accented in accordance with its terms as sub-
mitted. Carried.
BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE: Considering the combination of the city's hauling
costs from suppliers plant plus the nrices bid, the chearest arrangement in-
dicates that the bid received from Cayuga Crushed Stone Comrany is in the best
interest of the City.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid on crushed limestone received from Cayuga Crushed Stono
' Company at its nlant and delivered by truck to the City be accented.
Carried.
T BIDS - SCREENED GRAVEL: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid on screened gravel received from Rumsey-Ithaca Corr. ,
the only bidder, be accented at the price quoted at sur-Tier's plant.
Carried.
BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: Comm. Pickering reported that `lid-State Contractors
Equipment Co. was the low bidder for a .Jaeger air comrressor with a 6 volt
electric system rather than 12 volts as specified. He renorted that Atlantic
Tug & Equipment Company was the next low bidder and offered a LeRoi comrressor
which meets the city's specifications. The difference in Trice was $66.00
probably closely represents the difference in cost between the two
electrical systems. ;
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bid received from the Atlantic Tug F., F.nuinment Comrany for
a LeRoi air compressor at its total net bid -rice of Q364S.00 be accented.
Carried.
TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STREET LIGHT: Comm. Pickering cited the growing need for
a traffic light at the intersection of V!. State & Taughannoc!: Boulevard.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that a traffic light at the intersection of 'Vest State Street F,
Taughannock Boulevard be a^rroved for installation as soon as possible.
Carried.
BIDS - ASPHALT SHINGLES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, t at t e i on asphalt shingles received from Robinson-Carpenter,
the only bidder, be accented in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
QED, that the bills an»roved and audited by the Finance Committee as
listed on audit abstract #10-1962 be a-nnroved for payment; and that the
bills receivable be annroved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
HUDSON PLACE RT/WAY: The Surerintendent presented a right-of-way agreement
received from the Town of Ithaca for a water line on Hudson Place. He
recommended its approval,
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the right-o£-way for a water line on Hudson Street received from
the Town of Ithaca be annroved; and that the "+ayor and City Clerk be authorized
to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. '
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Ceo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 13, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Pickering, Yengo, Conley, Leary
Aldermen - Kilby
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
City Engineer - Cass
City Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - BUS ADVERTISING: The following bids on advertising on the Community
Transit System of the City of Ithaca were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Nation Wide Bus Advertising, Inc.
New York, New York 60% of Gross Revenue to City
Allied Bus Ads, Inc. '
y.
Jamaica, New York SSA of Gross Revenue to City
Billings Advertising Co, Inc.
Philadelphia, Pa. 40% of Gross Revenue to City
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Special Bus Committee for study and
report. Carried.
CITY DUMP: The Clerk read another letter from Edward P. Abbott concerning con.
ditions at the City Dump. In his letter he informed the Board that unless the
sewage situation is cleared up completely by June 14th. legal proceedings will
be instituted against the City for affirmative relief, and the matter reported
to the N.Y. State Department of Health in Albany, N.Y.
Superintendent Laverty reported he had appeared at the last Council meeting and
explained in detail the steps that had been taken to date to correct existing
conditions. He then advised that a meeting with residents of the area and
their attorney, Mr. Abbott, had been held in the Mayor's office earlier this
afternoon at which time he had reviewed all corrective steps taken by the city,
which he felt were generally accepted by those present.
Alderman Kilby recommended that the Board discontinue dumping at the present
site and acquire a new one operated on a genuine sanitary land fill basis.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Mr. Abbott's letter dealing with the subject be referred to the
City Attorney. Carried.
U.S.N.R. LEASES: The Clerk read a letter from the U.S. Navy Department electing
to renew two leases, one for the site of the Naval Reserve Training Center on
N. Cayuga Street, and the other for 0.73 of an acre of land along N. Cayuga
Street which forms the main entrance to the Center. He reported that this was
the annual custom since the Reserve Center was built, and he recommended approval:.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the two leases be approved and renewed for the period July 1, 1962
to June 30, 1963 as requested; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to
sign and execute renewal thereof. Carried.
CAYUGA INLET WALLS: For the Board's information the Clerk read a letter received
om ME ow son, istrict Engineer, N.Y.S. Department of Public Works, which
had been written to N.Y. State Division of Canals & Waterways inquiring what
share of the capital budget alloted for canals could be used toward repair of
the Cayuga Inlet Walls in Ithaca.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee.
Carried.
MARINA REPORT: The Clerk reported that all slips at the municipal marina had
been rented for the 1962 season which resulted in a gross revenue to the City
of $9,456.00. He noted that individuals from thirty-one cities and villages
in three states (New York, Pennsylvania and New Jersey) are represented at the
marina.
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TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION: The Clerk reported receipt of a letter from Edward IV.
Melchen, Jr, Assistant City Engineer, transmitting a report on "Better Traffic
Administration for Ithaca" as a voluntary effort produced at no cost to the
City.
LIBRARY BUILDING: The Clerk reported that the Council had authorized and directed
the Board of Public Works to undertake immediate negotiations with architects
for the purpose of preparing a contract for preliminary architectural plans and
design drawings for a proposed new library building based on the program of space
requirements and general specifications adopted by the Council on June 6, 1962.
Alderman Kilby reported that upon a review of the Committee's choice of sites
for the proposed building he was convinced that the present site would be more
desirable for library purposes th" either one recommended and he urged the
Board to consider this phase of the project.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for
study and report. Carried.
ITHACA-DRYDEN ROAD INTERSECTION: Mr. T.P. Carnell, 524 Dryden Road, appeared
before the go-ard and recommen ed that a white line be painted in the middle of
the pavement on Ithaca Road for about 150 feet either side of its intersection
y..q with Dryden Road, Maple Avenue and Oak Avenue. He insisted this would relieve
a serious traffic hazard at this busy intersection.
aJt By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Capital Improvements,
Parking $ Traffic Committee. Carried.
BUS SERVICE: Mr. George Culligan, 318 Ithaca Road, appeared before the Board
and criticized the curtailing of bus service at some locations before taxpayers'
children are out of school. He recommended that bus service in effect prior to
June 4, 1962 be restored. He further recommended that service outside the city
limits be dropped unless the Town or County pays their proportionate share of
the cost which is now borne by city taxpayers.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the recommendations on bus service be referred to the Bus Committee
for study and report. Carried.
WATER TANK SITES: Attorney Clynes reported that sites for the proposed new
water tanks on South & West Hills had been purchased and rights-of-way are
being prepared and will be completed by next week.
PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTER: Superintendent Laverty reported receipt of re-
quest for installation of curb 4 gutter on N. Cayuga Street and York Street, in
front of the Church of Christ property, and recommended a public hearing be held
on this work as required by City Charter.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to advertise a public hearing of this
construction to be held on June 27, 1962. Carried.
WATER TANKS: Superintendent Laverty reported that estimates had been prepared
on a new water tank for West Hill and one for South Hill.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the estimates be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study-
and report. Carried.
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE - 2ND. ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the 2nd. estimate
or contract work cotplined on the Stewart Avenue Bridge by the Standard Engineer-
ing Company to June 1, 1962 in the total net amount of $16,842.50 and recommended
its approval for payment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Standard Engineering Company in
the total net amount of $16,842.50 be approved for payment as recommended by
the City Engineer. Carried.
GRACE E. KNAPP BILL: Supt. Laverty reported that Mrs. Grace Knapp had filed
a claim against the City for damages caused to her property at 107 Cook Street
as a result of a stoppage in the main sewer in front of her address. He re-
ported the City's insurance carrier had disclaimed any responsibility and he
recommended that the City settle the claim for the total amount of $30.82 which
included all expenses and losses.
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By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to settle this claim against the
City in an amount not to exceed $30.82 as recommended by the Superintendent.
Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2583 in the amount of $83.50 which was rendered
to the City of Ithaca, General Fund, be expunged; and that a new invoice in
the amount of $74.50 in place thereof which is in today's audit be approved
and ordered rendered, Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. - GAS MAINS: Comm. Pickering reported that the
proposed gas main projects of N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corporation for this year
appear alright with the possible exception of the one in the 600 block of
West State Street. Most of the projects are back of the curb but the proposal
for W. State Street is for installation 3 feet from the curb under the pavement
on the north side of the street between Meadow and Fulton Streets. He reported
further that Mr. Androsko, Gas Operating Superintendent, has agreed to reinspect
this block to determine if- the work can be moved back of the curb as proposed
in other areas.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the programs of gas main construction for this year submitted
by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corporation be approved with the understanding that
the final location of the new main in the 600 block of W. State Street be
subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works. Carried.
BIDS - PAVING BREAKERS: Comm. Pickering reported that it had been determined
that the bid of rving D. Booth, Inc. was the low bid received for 3 paving
breakers and he recommended its acceptance.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bid of Irving D. Booth, Inc. in the total net amount of
$1,053.99 for three paving breakers be and hereby is accepted and awarded.
Carried.
N.Y. TELEPHONE COMPANY BOOTHS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
SOLVED, that the request received at the May 24th. meeting from N.Y. Telephone
Company for permission to install telephone booths on city streets at various
locations be denied.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RE L'VED, that the bill approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown r
on audit abstract #11-1962 be and hereby are approved for payment; and that the
bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. `
Carried.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Leary urged that the Creeks and Bridges
Committee reFc-h a decision on the status of the West Seneca Street bridge by
the next meeting of the Board.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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ACCOUNTS RECETVABLE
June 13, 1962
D. T H. $ 59.77
Natal-JI., J. 126.50
46.6)4
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'Jocic-y, T,-!a-jn-ng
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'T -3therby, Davir-3. 2
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Steffy, Harley 2.25
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,3ir Wil"LlaM 2.25
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Cha3e, L �jj_ 128.15
Crcwley, M. & M. 10.3-;;
Armitage, C. 8: M. 10.35
Siany, A. & G. 9.66
Cayu�za Heiuhts 267.01
Sanders, Y. E. 15.84
Nor East 1',,a t P r List 341.' 55
ArIborpst Tne. 2.50
Ithaca Co' Tece 21.W4
N.Y.S. Elec. & Gas Corp. 10.00
Hutcli4--scn, R. A. 10.00
Alexander, T.C. 10.00
10.00
Dr�Ike K. 10.00
T A I-0.00
U.S. Peer. Plarit Nutrition Lab. 73.50
Dostwickjrustr-e 10.00
Atse�e,,,, Peter 10.00
T. 10.00
Boronicay, J.L. & E.F. 10.00
The Lently Corp. 10.00
Greenwood, -Rohert 10.00
J,oPAntc, F,-M. &
I -4cera B.Jr 10.00
Pol"ic, Elvira Est. 20.00
City of Ttllacp 50.00
City of Ttbaca 74.50
Cit-v of Ithaca 90.72
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p,m. June 27, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Conley, Pickering, Egan, Leary
Alderman - Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTER: Mayor Ryan announced that a public hearing had
been advertisZd for advertise this t me to hear anyone interested in the Proposed construction
of curb and gutter on North Cayuga Street and West York Street in front of property
CC owned by the Church of Christ. No one appeared to be heard and the hearing was
closed.
B Y Comm. Pickering: seoonded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the proposed con-
struction from funds in the current budget. Carried.
PETITION - FALL CREEK TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ETC. The Clerk read a petition received
from members of the Safety Committee -of t e Fall Creek Parent Teachers Assn. re-
questing repainting of the crosswalks and more effective designation of the school
zone in the vicinity of Fall Creek school. It also requested a restudy of the
Cayuga-Jay Street traffic control signal in the hope that a more suitable but
reasonably practical change can be made to better hazardous traffic conditions
that exist there.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Traffic &
Parking Committee for study and renort.
Carried.
PETITION - E. GREEN STREET STAIRWAY: The Clerk read a Petition from merchants,
businessmen and property owners in the downtown business area requesting the
Board to give consideration to the immediate construction of a stairway connecting
E. Green Street - Tioga to State Street - to Aurora Street in the vicinity of the
S. Aurora Street bridge. It was indicated that would be in the public interest
and a convenience to motorists who use the parking meters in this area.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Traffic &
Parking Committee for study and report. Carried.
PETITION - AURORA-SENECA STREET PARKING GATE: The Clerk read a petition from
owners and occupants of properties in the vicinity of Aurora-Seneca Street park- r
ing lot requesting the Board to remove the gate on this lot which restricts night
parking and that the lot hereafter be regulated and controlled in the same manner
as other city parking lots.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Traffic &
Parking Committee for study and report.
Carried.
RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT - J. CENTINI AND ANASTASIA IACOVELLI: The Clerk presented
ILA an agreement from Joseph Centin! and Anastasia racovelli to the City covering
a right-of-way for the purpose of laying, maintaining and repairing a water main
along said right-of-way in the Town of Ithaca and known as 126 Coddington Road.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the right-of-way be received and approved and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. P,P
Carried.
ARLINGTON SMITH: The Clerk reviewed the status of Arlington Smith, a city bus
driver, who came to work for the City when it took over operation of the buses
in August 1961 from Ithaca Railways. He requested the Board's decision on his
eligibility to continue participation in the City's Health Insurance Plan after
his expected retirement this year. He pointed out that he did not have the
actual five years of continuous service with the City as required under the
rules of the plan.
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June 27,
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that AH icigton Smith be certified as eligible to continue to receive
health insurance coverage under the City's plan upon his expected retirement
this year, if he elects to do so.
Carried.
LENA FULKERSON - SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton,
Supervisor of the Town o t aca, requesting permission to extend the Renwick
Heights Sewer District from its present terminus on the Lake Road to include
the Lena Fulkerson property on E. Remington Road in the Village of Cayuga Heights.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the !,later & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
STEWART PARK PARKING FEE: mayor Ryan recommended that the Board consider some
type of suitable arrangement whereby a parking fee be established at Stewart Park
which will be applicable to motorists from outside Tomn_ kins County for use of
Stewart Park.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's recommendation be referred to the Buildings and
Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried.
DONALD C. SMITH: Supt. Laverty reported that Donald C. Smith, who has been
employed on a provisional basis, had passed a civil service examination for the
position of Engineering Aide and recommended his appointment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that Donald C. Smith be appointed to the position of Engineering Aide
for a probational Period of 16 weeks at an annual salary of $3,330.00, the
minimum for grade 13 as provided for in the Compensation Plan; and that said
appointment be effective as of June 15, 1962. Carried.
TAYLOR PLACE: Supt. Laverty reported that a signed offer of $1,750.00 had been
receive rom her. James O'Neil for the land needed by the city to widen Taylor
Place. He noted that this offer is $250.00 higher than that approved by the
Board for this purpose, but that Mr. O'Neil, however, had modified his require-
ments of work to be done by the city. He therefore recommended acceptance of
the offer.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
t RESOLVED, that the offer received from Tyr. O'Neil in the total amount of $1,750.00
5F� fK ,+e approved and accepted as recommended by the Superintendent.
Ord Carried.
DUMP APPROPRIATION: Supt. Laverty presented an estimate in the amount of
9,118.70 or thhe imrroved covering operations at the city dump.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to provide an additional annronriation
of $9,118.70 to budget account #163-A for this purpose; and that it be requested
to transfer the dump maintenance funds to this bud)zet account also.
Carried.
WATER TANKS: Estimates of $138,500.00 for a new water tank on South Hill and
151,800.00 for a new tank on 1Vest Hill were presented by Comm. Conley.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the estimates be approved in their respective amounts as presented
and that the Common Council be requested to approve and authorize the necessary
financing. Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yens*o
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2623 in the amount of $90.72 rendered against the
City of Ithaca, General Fund, be expunged and that two new invoices in the
amounts of $77.46 against City, General Fund and $13.26 against the City,
Community Transit Fund, be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof.
Carried.
HAROLD WELSER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Harold 1'lelser be authorized to attend a Grade II Water Treatment
Plant Operation Course at Niagara Falls, N.Y. to be held on August 13 to August
24th. and that his expense while in attendance be paid by the City.
Carried.
ED DAVENPORT - LEAVE UF 'ABSENCE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Edgar Davennort be granted one month's leave of absence, without
pay, for health reasons. Carried.
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ACCOUNTS W ZTVARLE
JUNE 27, 2p62
U. S. Naval Armory 47-93 -
Flirht, Richard 10.35,-
Aashi, Joseph 10-35 --
saw1on, WiTliam 15-11 -
Adams, Earl 3. & Rebecca 69.71 -
La Sure Construction Co. 2.25
Sheffield, way 115.32
Conner, J. A 45.18
Daniels, L. C. 15.25
Town of Ithaca 4.76
City of Ithaca 86.57
City of Ithaca 104.31
City of Ithaca 37-17
pity of Ithaca 50.00
Cornell university 1,072.10 -
City Of Ithaca 77.46
City of Ithaca 13.26 ,----
De Felice, L, U, & Son 218,60 . -
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A'mr-R'01P -0 BY PT7, TC CO�71,77TTE
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S. AURORA STREET SEWER PLANS: Comm. Conley reported that the plans for the
South Aurora 9t reet sanitary relief sewer had been completed and filed by
Stearns and Wheler, consulting engineers. He recommended acceptance of these
plans and approval of a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $2,600.00,
payable to said Stearns & Wheler, as its final payment for services. It was moved,
seconded and carried that the plans be approved and that the final bill of ' 2600.
payable to Stearns & Wheler be approved for payment.
HOOK ESTATE APPRAISAL: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to get an appraisal of the value
of the Hook Estate property on Hook Place adjacent to Richards Place.
Carried.
CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENTS - SECOND, SEARS STREETS: Comm. Pickerinp presented
assessment maps for curb and gutter construction on Second Street and Sears
Street together with statements showing the cost thereof and the apportionment
and assessment against the respective properties benefitted. He recommended that
the Board levy the assessments and authorize a public hearing to be held thereon
as required by the City Charter.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the special assessment mans for curb and gutter construction on
Second Street and Sears Street, City Engineer's File #1231 and #1233, be and
hereby are approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said assessments be and hereby are approved and
levied against the owners or occupants or against the unknown owners of such
„. lands or premises abutting upon such streets, which properties hereby are
deemed to have been benefited; and that said assessments be levied in accordance
with the schedule and the aforesaid mans filed in the office of the City Clerk,
viz, for the construction of curbs and putters on Second Street and Sears
Street on the basis that the city pays the cost for the frontage at street inter-
sections and SO% of the remaining cost, and that the balance of SO% thereof be
assessed against the Persons or properties on said streets which front on the
improvements, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by this Board at its
regular meeting, to be held on July 11, 1962 at 4:30 P.m. at which time
property owners may appear and be heard in relation thereto.
Carried.
IIEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Yengo reported that the Creeks & Bridges
Committee recommended t e previous action of the Board taken to close the West
Seneca Street bridge be sustained. He advised that this recommendation was
made on the basis of engineering reports by the City Engineer which indicated
that the repair or replacement of the bridge would not relieve the traffic
tie-up in the west end of the City. It was the Engineer's orinion, he stated,
that the narrowness of Cliff Street and the onenings at the traffic circle
cause the traffic bottle neck, and only the reconstruction of Route #96 can
relieve this condition.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the action of this Board taken on Nov. 22, 1961 to close the
West Seneca Street bridge be reaffirmed and sustained at this time.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as
shown on audit abstract #12 - 1962 be annroved for payment; and that the
bills receivable be approved and rendered.
Carried.
BUS SERVICE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOL , t at the Common Council be requested to withdraw its arnlication
made to H.H.F.A. for a federal grant to provide an exnerimental project of
free bus service in the City of Ithaca. Carried.
BIDS BUS ADVERTISING: Comm. Yengo reported that the Bus Committee is of the
onin on t at the—Tiff—received from the Billings Bus Company, Inc. on bus
advertising is the most advantageous one for the city, and recommended its
acceptance.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the contract for bus advertising on the city's buses be awarded
to the Billing Bus Company, Inc. in accordance with the terms of its bid as
submitted. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
4 Geo.� t., B1 a
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y,.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. July 11, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Hart, Baldwin, Kilby, Hines
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
PUBLIC HEARING - CURB AND GUTTER ASSESSMENTS: Mayor Ryan opened a public hearing
duly advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in curb and gutter
assessments levied by this Board on June 27, 1962 for this type of work on Second
Street, between Hancock and Adams Street and on Sears Street, between E. Court
Street and Cascadilla Avenue. No one appeared to be heard on the subject and
the hearing was closed by the Mayor.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
WHEREAS, assessments for the construction of curb 4 gutter on Second Street, be-
tween Hancock and Adams Street and on Sears Street, between E. Court and
Cascadilla Avenue were levied by this Board on June 27, 1%2 and a public hear-
ing thereon was held by this Board on this 11th. day of July 1962,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments be and hereby are finally
approved as levied in the total amount of $875.46 for work on Second Street, and
the total amount of $1,141.96 for work on Sears Street, thereby making a grand
total of $2,017.42 in accordance with the following schedule and recommended to
the Common Council for confirmation thereof.
SECOND STREET
ASSESSABLE
011NERS NAME ADDRESS FRONTAGE ASSESSMENT
Anna Hein s 402 Hanc-ocl Street 100, 13 .
Dunco Realty 8 Equip. Co. 301-15 Third Street 229.5 307.92
Luigi Casciotti 320 Hancock Street 100 134.17
A.M. Murko 407 Second Street 63 84.53
Adolph Camilla 411 Second Street 40 53.67
R.L. $ L.D. Sisson 415 Second Street 38 50.98
Andrew Martaus 417 Second Street 41 SS.01
Vincenzio Giordano 421 Second Street 41 55.01
$8 .46
SEARS STREET
Ithaca College 118 E. Court Street 69' 77.31
Margaret Laughlin 106 Sears Street 37 41.45
R.J. 8 E.C. Shannon 108 Sears Street 50.5 56.58
D.E. Noble 110 Sears Street 40.7 45.60
M.E. Patterson 112 Sears Street 33 36.97
Estella Tracy 114 Sears Street 33 36.97
D.C. 6 M.H. Williamson 118 Sears Street 66 73.95
J.L. Patterson 120 Sears Street 44 49.30
J.A. $ M.J. Baldwin 124 Sears Street 48 53.78
Jennie Campbell 126 Sears Street 40 44.82
A.W. Davis 130 Sears Street 58.3 65.32
Phyliss Fosbee 124 E. Court Street 119 133.33
H.K. 4 B.S. Jennings 107 Sears Street 38.75 43.42
R & V Culligan 109 Sears Street 30 33.61
M.L. Humble 111 Sears Street 37 41.45
R.L. $ I.E. Fluery 113 Sears Street S6 62.74
G.H. M.A. Scofield 117 Sears Street 40 44.82
E.H. $ R.L. Hall 119 Sears Street 33 36.97
K.C. 8 S.W. Hitzelberger 121 Sears Street 33 36.97
J.H. Hardy 123 Sears Street 40 44.82
N.E. $ L.B. Tidd 125 Sears Street S8 64.97
L.M. Simons 121 Cascadilla Avenue is 16.81
$llTl-.76
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0 Carried and Approved
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N.Y. TELEPHONE COMPANY REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. Telephone Co.
requesting permission to construct its subway and manholes underneath the sidewalk
on the south side of Buffalo Street, from the Telephone Central Office Building,
at the intersection of N. Tioga and E. Buffalo Streets, to the intersection of
West Buffalo & North Meadow Streets. Early approval was requested in order to
get the work completed before the schools reopen in the Fall.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee with power.
Carried.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS HOUSING -GARBAGE COLLECTION: The Clerk read a letter from Norbert
H. Schickel, Jr. requesting that garbage and trash collection be made twice a
week at his proposed apartment house including 150units at Cornell Street and
Maple Avenue.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
PRIVATE LANE (BETWEEN LEWIS $ JAY STREETS) : The Clerk read a letter from Edward
P. Abbott concerning a private lane w is runs midway through the block and
parallel to the 900 block of N. Cayuga Street and Auburn Street, between Lewis
and Jay Streets. He r
N ; y squealed the City to assist in control of this use of the
lane by placing signs on it indicating it is not a city street.
*-° By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Police Department for appropriate
action. Carried.
STEWART AVENUE - 3RD. ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the third estimate for
Work completed on the Stewa rt Avenue bridge by the Standard Engineering Company
to July 1, 1962 in the total net amount of $13,874.76 and recommended its
approval for payment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Standard Engineering Company in
the total net amount of $13,874.76 be approved for payment as recommended by
the City Engineer. Carried.
ELMER INMAN PROPERTY: Comm. Conley reported that a parcel of land owned by
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Elmer Inman at 31 ira Road had been offered to the City by its owner without
fee and he presented a deed thereto. He noted it was adjacent to the site
previously bought by the City from Mr. Inman for a sewage pumping station in this
area.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the deed received from Mr. Inman to his parcel of land at 319
Elmira Road be accepted and ordered filed. � P = Y="�j Carried.
MRS. BESSIE PIERCE INVOICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESUVED, triat a bill rend Bred to Mrs. Bessie L. Pierce, 1022 N. Tioga Street,
in the amount of $22S.30 be expunged and, if paid, to be refunded because the
service covered by this bill served an old barn in the 200 block of Lincoln
Street and could not be used without tearing down the barn. Carried.
ANNEXATION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
SOLE , that a petition received for annexation to the city of an area in
the Coddington Road area be approved and forwarded to the Common Council for
its consideration. Carried.
INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
MSOW , t at invoice #2640 rendered to the City of Ithaca Community Transit
Fund in the amount of $13.26 be expunged because it was computed at the wrong
rate; and that a new invoice in the amount of $11.89 which is in today's audit
be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. Carried.
LENA FULKERSON SEWER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOMED, Zhat that perm ssion a granted to connect the property of Lena Fulkerson
on East Remington Road to the Renwick Heights sewer system; and that the present
Renwick Heights sewer district be extended to include this property only.
Carried.
Page 3 July 1ZJ* 1962
ROUTE #13 RTMAY: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
IMNSMEB, that ary offer received from N.Y. State Department of Public Works for
$1500.00 for a right-of-way over city property, between Rosemary Lane and the
east city line, being parcels 70 and 71 on map #60 of N.Y.S. Department of
Public Works (map for appropriation of property) be recommended to the Common
Council for its acceptance as said right-of-way is needed by the State in the
relocation of route #13 within the city limits. Carried.
WEST SENFCA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Leary urged the Board to be reluctant in removir" '
the West Seneca treet ridge. He reported that the West End Businessmens' Associ
X d.Rrt.er4 ation is "di.'stbrbed. about the loss in valuation caused by loss of business due
to the rerouting of traffic and are not satisfied with the Board's latest action
taken June 27, 1962 to uphold its decision to close the bridge to traffic.
��jt9b3 STEWART PARK PARKING FEES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
r L x RESOLVED, that a a par ing fee be established at Stewart Park for out-of-County
po!, cars on Sundays and Holidays, effective May 1, 1963, with the understanding that
cars bearing TP,7X and 11X license plates as well as other cars that can identify
their county residence by license will be admitted free.
Y 40R1aas1Wd AYES: 3 - Reulein"Leary), Egan
NAYS: 3 - Yengo, Pickering, Conley
Due to a tie vote Mayor Ryan cast his vote in favor and declared the motion
carried. Motion Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
REVOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on Audit Abstract #13-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
W. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Reulein inquired what steps had been taken
to install a traffic ig t at the intersection of West State with Taughannock
Boulevard and he was informed by Engineer Cass that the material for this instal- �..,.
lction was on order.
E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Reulein inquired if any action had been
taken to install a reflector type traffic signal on E. State Street at its
intersection with Seneca Way and, when informed that none had been taken, he
warned if none is forthcoming by the next meeting of the Board he would ask
that the City engage the services of a consultant to design an appropriate type
of signal device for this location.
E. GREEN STREET STAIR11AY: By Comm.. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Board approve the construction of a set of wooden steps betweer.
Green Street and Aurora Street, adjacent to the S. Aurora Street bridge, at an
estimated cost of $1,400.00; and that the Council be requested to appropriate
$1,400.00 for this purpose.
AYES: S
NAYS: 1 - Pickering Carried.
ITHACA-DRYDEN ROAD INTERSECTION: Comm. Reulein reported that the request of
Ca-rnell made June 13th. or striping the pavement in the vicinity of Ithaca
and Dryden Roads had been granted and the work done.
FALL CREEK TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ETC: Comm. Reulein reported that crosswalk and
school zone signs in t e vicinity of Fall Creek school had been repainted as
requested at the June 27th. meeting and that a restudy of the Cayuga-Jay Street
traffic control light, requested at the same time, is being made.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported an operating loss of $548.92 for the busses
for the month of June 1562.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting July 25, 1962
4:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Baldwin, Hart, Kilby
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Assistant Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Comm. Leary called attention to two typographical errors in the minutes
of the last meeting as follows:
The word distributed in the second paragraph on page 3 should be disturbed and
Comm. Leary should be recorded as voting in favor of the resolution on "Stewart
Park Parking Fees" rather than Comm. Yengo. The Clerk was directed to make these
two corrections and it was moved, seconded and carried that the minutes as thus
corrected be approved.
SEWAGE PERMIT FOR SOUTH AURORA STREET: The Clerk renorted receipt of a permit
from tate enactment o Heat to discharge sewage effluent from the pro-
posed sewer extensions in South Aurora Street, after treatment in the existing
sewage treatment works of the City, into Cayuga Inlet through the existing outlet
pipe.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the permit be recorded in the County Clerk's Office and filed in
the City Clerk's Office as required by law.
Carried.
SEWAGE PERMIT FOR WILLOW AVENUE $ DEY STREETS: The Clerk renorted receipt of
a similar permit from N.Y. State erartment of Health for sewer extensions on
Willow Avenue and Dey Street.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the permit be recorded in the County Clerk's Office and filed in
the City Clerk's Office as required by law.
Carried.
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - SLUDGE DIGESTION FACILITIES: The Clerk read a letter
rom N.Y.S. Department of Health indicating t at the existing sludge treatment
facilities at the city's treatment plant are inadequate. Since it has been
established that the plant does not have the capacity to handle satisfactorily
the quantity of sludge received, the City was directed to proceed with the con-
struction of the digestor which was deferred from initial construction.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the directive be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for
study and report. Carried.
ROUTE #13 RT;WAY: The Clerk called attention to action taken at the last meeting
to accept an offer from N.Y. State Department of Public Works for a rt/way for
route #13 between Rosemary Lane and the city line. He stated it had come to his
attention that this property was originally bought with money from the.Stewart
Park Trust Fund and that the deed to it contained a clause which requires that,
if it be sold, permission must be secured from the Grantee or Torn. Co. Trust Co.:
successor in trust.-On motion the matter of securing any permission deemed necessar,
was referred to the City Attorney.
WATER SUPPLY: The Clerk read the following resolution which was adopted at the
July 11—t it meeting of the Common Council:
WHEREAS, an adequate supply of water for the City of Ithaca is of utmost
importance,
AND WHEREAS our present supply of water is not without limit,
AND WHEREAS, the water needs of Ithaca and all other cities is on the increase,
AND WHEREAS, many cities are faced with a serious problem of water supply and
are forced to go far afield to obtain water,
AND WHEREAS, the Federal Government has a major interest in the St. Lawrence
Waterway
AND WHEREAS, Cayuga Lake water finds its way into the St.' L wrence River and
may at some time be restricted by the Federal Government
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the Board of Public Works throughly investigate
the present rights of the City of Ithaca to draw water f"m Cayuga Lake,
Page 2 July 25, 1962
AND FURTHER, take any and all necessary steps to preserve in perpetuity the rights
of the City of Ithaca to take and use the Water of Cayuga Lake for any and all
purposes presently contemplated or may- develop in some future time,
AND FURTHER to make known to all other government bodi'e5 who have an interest in
the eventual use of Cayuga Lake water that the level of this lake be preserved
at or about its present level,
AND FURTHER to contest actively any new or additional use of Cayuga Lake water
for any purpose that may affect the City's rights or the level of the lake or
the contamination thereof.
Carried.
Superintendent Laverty reported that he had discussed, this matter with the Chief
Engineer of N.Y.S. Water Power & Control Commission about ten years ago and at
that time he had been assured that there would never be any question about the
city's right to take water from Cayuga Lake.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the matter be left with the Superintendent for study and report.
Carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: The Clerk read the following resolution which was
adopted at the July llth. meeting of the Council:
WHEREAS, there is a definite need for the replacemnt of the present police
headquarters, including jail facilities,
WHEREAS, the Committee on Public Safety Buildings has recommended that a new
police headquarters building be constructed to include',.' .if possible, the
following:
A city court room, judge's chambers, traffic Violations bureau, jail facilities
and an assembly room for the common use of policemen and firemen.
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AND WHEREAS, the first choice of location is the present off-street parking lot
at the corner of Seneca and Aurora Streets; and the second choice is the site
at the corner of Seneca and Tioga Streets (present..city hall site),
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendations of the Committee be
approved and that the Board of Public Works be authorized to contract for plans
and estimates for the construction of a proposed safety building, to include
the committee's recommendations, and to receive bids thereon and report back to
this Common Council. Unanimously Carried.
Superintendent Laverty reported he had consulted with,,a local architect who is
currently attempting to form a Board of Architects to consider all city buildings
scheduled for replacement in the near future.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to designate definite sites for both
the Public Safety Building and the Library Building.
Carried.
TREE TRIMMER FOREMAN: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to re-establish the 'position of Tree
Trimmer Foreman in the Compensation Plan at grade 2S.
Carried.
DUANE ARMSTRONG APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Duane Armstrong be appointed as a maintenance man at the rate of
$1.87 per hour, the minimum of grade #17 in the Compensation Plan.
Carried.
MRS. BESSIE PIERCE INVOICE: The Superintendent reported it had come to his
attention that action to en at the last Board meeting to expunge an invoice in
the amount of $225.30 rendered to Mrs. Bessie Pierce was improper since the in-
voice in question had been added to her 1962 tax bill for collection and was
therefore within jurisdiction of the Common Council.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that appropriate action
be taken to expunge Mrs. Pierce's invoice.`
Carried.
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FILTRATION PLANT GATE VALVE: Supt. Laverty reported that an emergency had arisen
wherein a swing gate valve at the City's Filtration Plant had to be purchased
and that since the purchase amount eJ to $1,100. the Board should approve this
action without the formality of taking bids on the item.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo
!V11EREAS, the Superintendent has certified that an emergency arose at the City's
Filtration Plant which required the immediate purchase of a swing gate valve at
a cost of $1,100.00 to replace a broken one in order to maintain a constant water
supply to the citizenry of Ithaca, and
WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the emergency warranted such immediate
purchase being made without the delay which would have resulted by reason of wait-
ing to take bids on such purchase,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the action of the Superintendent in making
such purchase on the open market without taking bids thereon be and hereby is
approved and confirmed.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to transfer the sum of $1,100.00 :within
the Water Department's current budget for the purchase of the aforementioned valve
at the Filtration Plant. Carried.
# WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2645 in the amount of $58.53 which was rendered to
„ n the City of Ithaca, General Fund, be expunged due to an error in calculation.;
and that a new invoice in the amount of $57.62, which is in today's audit, be
approved and ordered rendered in place thereof.
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that a water bill in the amount of $436.64 rendered to the City of Ithaca
General Fund, for water used at the city dump be expunged; and that a new bill
in the amount of $200.00 be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. This
action is being taken on the basis of past bills rendered for water used for wash-
ing trucks, etc. and excludes an amount estimated as used for firefighting at the
dump. Carried.
N.Y.S. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT - RELOCATION Or WATER & SEWER FACILIT1_7 '
The Superintendent presented for approval an agreement with N.Y,S. Dnnartment of
Public Works wherein the City agreed to do the work of relocating water facilities
on the route #13 relocation project within the city known as "City of Ithaca:
Northeast Arterial (Seneca Street-Rosemary Lane) for the stipulated sum of
$8,055.42.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City of Ithaca and N.Y, State Department
of Public Works in an estimated amount of not to exceed $8,055.42 for the re-
location of water facilities in connection with relocation of route #13, City of
Ithaca, Northeast Arterial (Seneca Street - Rosemary Lane) , be and hereby is
approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it
on behalf of the City upon approval thereof by the City Attorney.
Carried.
BIDS - HEAT EXCHANGER, PUMPS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, t at t e Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a heat
exchanger and two sludge recirculation pumps, with the understanding that Council
approval and financing must be arranged before bids can be accented.
Carried/
N.Y. TELEPHONE CO. REQUEST: Comm. Pickering reported that the Highway Committee
ad approved the request at the last meeting from N.Y. Telephone Company for per-
mission to build a new subway for its line along Buffalo Street, from N. Tio(-a
to N. Meadow Street, underneath the sidewalk.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the action of the Highway Committee on this request be approved
and confirmed by the Board. Carried.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS HOUSING - GARBAGE COLLLFCTION: Comm. Pickering reported that on
recommendation of the Superintendent the Highway Committee agrees that the request
for twice a week garbage collection at a proposed ISO unit apartment house pre-
sented at the last meeting by N.H. Schickel be granted.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board endorses the recommendations of the Committee; and
that the Superintendent be authorized to have garbage collected twice a week
at this location as requested by Mr. Schickel, owner of the proposed apartment
house. Carried.
Page 4 July 25, 1962
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
REOUVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract #14-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
W. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Reporting for the Capital Improvements, Traffic
& Parking Committee, Engineer Melchen reported that delivery of equipment and
materials for a traffic light at the intersection of W. State and Taughannock
Boulevard is expected by the end of next week.
E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Engineer Melchen reported that he had consulted
with c xcials of the 3tate Waffic Commission and N.Y. State Department of
Public Works regarding a reflector type traffic signal device for the intersection
of E. State with Seneca Way; and that both departments had expressed interest in
it. He stated that he would prepare plans for such a traffic signal and submit them
to the State Departments for approval.
BRYANT PARK: Alderman Hart extended his thanks to the Superintendent and the
Board for prompt action taken to cut shrubs at the corner of Bryant Park and
Ithaca Road upon receipt of a complaint. Upon inquiry by Mayor Ryan, Alderman
Hart stated that a close watch is being kept on the starling problem that
developed in this area last year and expressed his hope that it had been abated
and that the starlings had returned to Six Mile Creek.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Glean
City Clerk
BPARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ?�ROCEEDTNGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JULY 25, 1962
City of Ithaca - #7 Fire House 33.09
Sweetnam, E. M. 2.00
Hanson, Pearl 42.75 --
Ciaschi, Orazio 130.20 ----
Holton, Elizabeth 10.25
Johnson, Theron L. 10. 6
Tripp',• Joan E. 10.70 --
Giordano, Vincenzo 10.70 `-"
Sevenor, S. J. & J. 10.70
Cornell University 7.86
Hewitt, Fay 66.00
City of Ithaca 417.88 ,
City of Ithaca - Airport Park 23.70'
City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 17.87
City of Ithaca 57.62 - "
A& -� - Airport Marina 16.95
City of Ithaca - Airport Re-development 1,124.80
City of Ithaca - Rohrer 50.00
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting August S, 1962
4:30 p•m•
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Egan
Aldermen - Baldwin, Kilby, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Ydeinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - CHEMICAL SPREADER: The following bids on purchase of one body type chemical
and material spreader were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
A.L. Barnum & Son 2076.40 - Net
Tarrant Mfg. Co. 2117.75 - 10/10 days
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - SNOW PLOW BLADE: The following bids on purchase of one Frink snow plow blade
and mount were received, opened and read. by the Clerk:
J.C. Georg Corp. 1758.50 net - F.O.B. Clayton, N.Y.
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 1758 .50, net - F.O.B. Clayton, N.Y.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BUS OPERATION: The Clerk read a letter from Swarthout & Ferris advising that it
was interested in taking over the complete operation of the city bus lines in
Ithaca on a ten-year franchise basis with the option for an additional five or
ten years at the end of the Period. In addition it was indicated that the Company
would expect a $12,000.00 "nual subsidy from the City.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report.
Carried.
RECONSTRUCTION HOME WATER PRESSURE: The Clerk read a letter from the Reconstruction
Home calling attention to a forty pound drop in water pressure in its sprinkler
system due to insufficient water sunPly from the city water main coming into the
new Grinnellinstallation.. It was noted that not only will this affect its fire
insurance rating immediately, which will be very costly to the Reconstruction Home,
but creates a very critical condition due to inadequate fire protection at the
present time.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the Plater 8 Sewer Committee be empowered to have the condition
corrected as soon as possible. Carried.
CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Clynes reported on the following:
r71 that a ha secured an appraisal of Property owned by the Hook Estate on :'lest
Hill needed by the City and that he would proceed with negotiations for its
purchase based on such appraisal and report back to the Board.
2) that he had written the State Traffic Commission recommending, as instructed
by the Common Council, that legislation be enacted to give the Traffic Commissic
authority to establish speed limits below 25 mph, when in its opinion, partic-
ular hazardous conditions exist such as South Aurora Street in the City of
Ithaca. He stated he had been advised that the recommendation will be con-
sidered at the Traffic Commission's next meeting.
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3) He advised the Board once again on the requirements of competitive bidding
by reviewing section 203 of the General Municipal Law, which requires that
all contracts for public work involving an expenditure of more than $2,500.
and all purchase contracts involving an expenditure of more than $1,000.00
be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after advertisement for bids in
the manner provided for in this section. He read paragraph 4 thereof which
Provides for procedure in a public emergency and paragraph 5 which provides
for standardization for reasons of efficiency and economy. He noted that a
resolution authorizing standardization must be adopted by a two-thirds vote
of the Common Council, must contain a full explanation of the reasons for its
adoption, and should be adopted prior to advertisement for bids.
HUDSON HEIGHT SEWER DISTRICT AGREEMENT: Supt. Laverty presented and recommended
`N approval of a proposed agreement beti4een the City and Town of Ithaca providing
for sewage disposal from the "Hudson Height Sewer District" located in the Town
of Ithaca. He advised it had been approved by the City Attorney.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the agreement be approved as recommended by the Superintendent of
Public '"Yorks and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute
it on behalf of the City. Carried.
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STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE-4TH. ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the fourth estimate
for work completed on the StewTrt Avenue Bridge by the Standard Engineering Company
to August 1, 1962 in the total net amount of $8,935.69 and recommended its approval
for payment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
Y RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Standard Engineering Company in
the total net amount of $8,935.69 be approved for payment as recommended by the
City Engineer. Carried.
BIDS - RADIO SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the
servicing of a two-way radio system used by the Department of Public trorks.
Carried.
BIDS - TRACTOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a tractor
for the plater Department.
Carried.
JACK BROOKS - DICK HENDRICKSON APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm.
Yengo
RESOLVED, that the probational appointments of Jack E. Brooks and Dick Hendrickson
Jr. as maintainers in the non-competitive class at the rate of $1.87 n_ er hour, the
minimum of grade 17 in the Compensation Plan, be approved.
Carried.
BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Supt. Laverty requested authority to advertise for bids
on traffic signals for installation at the intersection of Dryden Road and Campus
Road. Upon inquiry from Attorney Clynes it was indicated that Crouse-Hinds sign27
or approved equals would be advertised for. Attorney Clynes objected to this tyre
or any type of specifications which do not permit more than one competitor to bie-
thereon unless action has been taken in advance by the Council to standardize the
particular item. He cautioned against employing any type of subterfuge to avoid
standardization or competitive bidding as provided in section 103 of the General
Municipal Law which he had reviewed in detail earlier in the meeting. After some
further discussion it was agreed to advertise for bids on the open market.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on traffic
signals on the basis of general specifications drawn to give all competitors an
equal opportunity to bid thereon. Carried.
JOAN STOUGHTON APPOINTMENT: Comm. Pickering reported that Mrs. Joan Stoughton
had passed a civil service examination for the position of Senior Account Clerk
in the Department of Public Works and recommended her appointment to the position.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Joan Stoughton be appointed to the position of Senior Account
Clerk in the Department of Public Works for a probational Period of sixteen weeks
' a°, at an annual salary of $3,602.00, *he minimum of grade 15 in the Compensation Plan;
and that her appointment become effective on August 16, 1962,
Carried.
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BOARD CT PUBLIC KOT.KS D70CEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVA'ME
AUGUST 8, 1962 \
Ithaca Catholic Activities Inc. 30.00
Consolidated Gas & Service Co. 224.88
Carroll, Willmar W. & Verna 203.45 = '
:wick, Clayton A. 147.13 r
Petrill..ose, Jack & Eva 263.25
Tolliver, Almelo 11.71 ='
Chase, Le Grand 2.00
Mattocks, Lester E. & Neva n.71
Bell, Robert V. & Cora A. 4.72
Perry, Gordon C. & Eii.th P. ('.72 `
City of Ithaca (De Felice & Son) 160.91
City of Ithaca (B. Rohrer) 50.00
6w&5 (Finger Lakes State 'arks Commission) 18.75
(Frank Leonardo) 10.00 --
Jackson, 'fir. K. K. 10.00
Morse Chain Co. 175.00 ``
Villa''e of Cayuga Heights 133.241--'
City of Ithaca - General Fund 55.05
City of It' aca - General Fund 14.62
City of Ithaca - General Fund X5.20
APPROVED BY PTNANCE C0'1TITTBE ,:._
A. Friederich & Sons Company 17.55
City Chprberjijn+s O ff rice y 616.14
City Chamberlaints Office °' 1.940.96
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Page 3 August 8, 1.962
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee aS listed on
audit abstract #15-1962 be approved for payment.
Carried,
ENGINEER'S OFFICE: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
that t e Mayor be requested to appoint a committee of three members of
the Board to study the need for more assistance in the City Engineer's Office.
Carried.
Mayor Ryan appointed Commissioners Reulein, Conley and Pickering to act as such
a Committee.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported that actual bus revenue for the last month
amounted to $2,433.22 while accrued expenses amounted to $2,985.64.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. _ � � ��
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City Clerk
311ARn nP nUELIC "rRKS "R0CEFDINrS
CITY OP ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular "+eetinl; 4:30 o.m. Aueust 22, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Leary, Eean
Aldermen - Baldwin, Kilby
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
As-n. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - rTelchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
?4INUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly arnroved.
BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNALS: The following bids on two traffic signals for installation
at the Wden ina s Road intersection were received, opened And read by the
Clerk:
Item I Item+ II Item III
Name of Bidder Controllers Sitnals Detectors Total Aid
Rai-r-belite t7o, Inc. - TO#; - 1' 729
General Railway Signal Co. - - $1,937.50 1937.50
Crouse-Hinds Co. $1.998.75 585.50 - 2584.25
Eagle Signal Co. 1,09S.50 460.40 - 1S5S.90
Norton Electric Co, Inc. 1.998.00 585.50 - 2583.54
Auto. Signal Division
of Eastern Industries 1,189.00 - - 1189,00
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids be referrcd to the Ca-Nital Innrovements, Parkina & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - USED TRUCK: The following_ bid on a used 1956 International truck tractor
was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder Total Bid Trade-In Allowance Total Net Bid
Carroll's Sales & Service $2,495.00 $200.00 12,29S.tM
It was the only bid received on this item of eouirw#ent.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comae. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the 4ater $ Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
BIDS - SLUDGE PUMPS: The following bid on two sludge "unms for the Sewage Treatw+ent
an was TeMeNW. opened and read by the Clerk:
Nsme of Bidder Anount of Bid
Power Plant Equimw%t Cor.,. .11,846.00
It was the only bid received on this item of eouirment,
By Oeno, Yengo: seconded by Comm, Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bid '" Tefer"d, " *.he 'fator & Sewer Committee !`N ~ Md
report. CMIF16#4
Page Z August 22, 1962
BIDS - SPIRAL HEAT EXCHANGER: The following bids on a Spiral Heat ExchangeVFfar
heating digester sludge at t e Sewage Treatment Plant were received, opened and
read by the Clerk:
Name of Bidder Amount of Bid
Gorr- aver, Inc. $1,03.0U_
It was the only bid received on this item of equipment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
BIDS-PIPE INSULATION: The following bids on "nwens-Corning Fiberglass" nine in-
sulation were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Price Per Ft.
Name of Bidder 12"x2" 10"x2" Total Bid price Terms
"? Armstrong Contracting Surly Corp. $3.50 $3.10 $1,304.00 1%/10
Robert A. Keasbey Co. 3.22 2.86 1,208.04 1%/20
Binghamton Industrial Surnly Co, Inc. 3.3S 3.00 1,256.00 1%/10
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 3.47 3.08 1,294.40 2/10;n/30
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the 'dater K Setaer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
i ITHACA HOTEL WATER BILL PENALTY: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca Hotel reouest-
ing the Board to waive a water bill r.enalty of $43.90 on its August 1st. water bill.
It was alleged that the hotel had drawn the chec!: in payment of the bill on August
6th. and placed it in the mail but that it had not reached the Chamberlain's Office
until August 20th, whereas the 15th. was the last date to nay it without -Nenalty.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for studv and
report. Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that water -voice #2667 rendered to Fay Hewitt in the amount of $66.00
be expunged because it was rendered on an incorrect basis and that a new invoice
in today's audit in the amount of $11.00 be aprroved and ordered rendered in -lace
thereof. Carried.
JERRY HENDRICKSON APPOINTPRENT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
OSOLVEO, that the Probational appointment of .Terry Hendrickson for a 16-week
period as motor equipment operator in the non-competitive class at the rate of
$2.11 per hour, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan, be anrroved to
become effective on August 27, 1962.
Carried.
BIDS - CHEMICAL SPREADER: By Comm. Pickering;: seconded by Comm. Epan
that -the ow id received from A.L. Barnum & Son for purchase of a body
type chemical and material spreader in the total net amount of 92,076.40 be accented
Carried.
BIDS - SNOW PL911 BLADE: Comm. Pickering reported that two identical bids had been
receive or pure ase bf a "Frink" snow plow blade and that LeValley, McLeod, Inc.
had been chosen as the successful bidder by a toss of a coin as provided by law.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
kESOLVED, that the contract foT furnishing the City with a "Frink" snow rlow blade,
mounted at the factory in Clayton, N.Y., be awarded to LeValley }IcL.eod, Inc. for
the total net amount of $1,758%S0 in ateoadance with terms of its bid as submitted.
Carried.
Page 3 August 22, 1962
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: By Comm, Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickerinf!
That t e east side of the Stewart Avenue Bridge on the south arnroach
to the new Stewart Avenue bridge be realigned as Part of the bridge construction
project and that the Sunerintendent be authorized to negotiate with Cornell
University for any needed right-of-way,
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract #16-1962 be amrroved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
On motion the meeting* was adjourned.
Geo.
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City Clerk
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BOARD OF' PUBLIC 'IORKS PRCCFFDPflS
ACCOUNTS TiECEIVABLE
AUGUST 22, 1962
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Hewitt, Fay D. 11 ,00 .-""
Cornell University 21,415.48
Churay, Ann 10.70
Naylor, Kenneth 8.30
Freeman, Herbert 7.90'
Komaromi, Piroska 7.90--
O'Neill, Phillip & Mabel 131.50
Clark, C. L. 72.80
Lonergan, Thomas J. & Marion 84.69
;,Prins, Robert & Katherine 218.48
Lutrin, Leo & Bessie 29.37'
Bird, halter A. 34.27'
Banfield, Roger 64,03 •
City of Ithaca (De Felice & Son) 64.53 •
City of Ithaca (Do Felice & Son) 192.64
Ithaca Co-op. G 1, F Service, Inc. 95.58 ,
City of Ithaca (Town of Ithaca) 88.61
i3r4./ 042/a2 WR /,on So
13.pwp'>,y/aSR ,2iy5.v,07
••' VED BY FINANCE COrT'ITTEE
0,11
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Ryder Truck Rental Corp. 61005 --
NYS
1,05 —NYS ELECTRIC & GAS 9,207,08
BOARD OF PUBLIC "JORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Mieeting 4:30 p.m. September 12, 1962
PRESENT:
[Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public 11orks - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public tlorks - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - tielchen
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
Mayor Ryan asked members of the Board to consider eliminating the Board's custom
of convening as a Committee of the whole prior to regular meetings and also to
consider abolishing "Standing Committees" of the Board and have the Board as
a whole investigate and study all matters coming to its attention.
After some discussion it was the members' unanimous opinion that the standing
^' committees serve an important function and should be retained, but a decision
on the Mayors other suggestion was deferred until the next meeting.
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FLUORIDATIt a: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Junior Chamber of Commerce
endorsing and urging the Board to adopt fluoridation of its public water supply
at the earliest possible date.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the !eater & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
HEAT EXCHANGER $ SLUDGE PUMPS APPROVAL: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Department of Health enclosing approved final plans for the following units:
One 440,000 BTU/hr heat exchanger
One 36 g.p.m. sludge recirculating pump
One 100 g.p.m. sludge recirculating pump
Piping and appurtenances
It was noted tliat the plans are approved subject to the provisions of a permit
issued on July 24, 1954 and should be placed in a permanent file.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the plans be referred to the ! ater & Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
ALFRED HUGG SIDEWALK: Mr. Alfred Hugg, 115 Prospect Street, appeared before the
Board in response to a notice received by him to repair his sidewalk. He de-
scribed the existing situation where the walk is supported by a retaining wall
and asked that the City install the sidewalk.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Superintendent for investigation
of the facts and report back to the Board.
Carried.
DUMP CLOSING ON SUNDAYS: The Superintendent reported several nuisance incidents
at the city dump caused by its use on Sundays and recommended that it be closed
on Sundays in the future.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Superintendent be approved and that
the dump be ordered closed on Sundays.
Carried.
KOOK PLACE RT/WAY: Attorney Clynes reported that papers concerning the Hook
Place rig—fit-of-way are being circulated for signatures of all concerned.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS: Attorney Clynes reported he had talked with architects re-
garding Li rary and Public Safety Buildings and that the Superintendent had
arranged a meeting on the subject to be held a week from next Monday.
Page 2 September 12, 1962
STEIJART AVENUE BRIDGE - STH. ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the Sth. estimate
for work completed on the Stewart Avenue bridge, including materials on hand, by
the Standard Engineering Company to September 1, 1962 in the total net amount of
$19,991.48 and recommended its approval for payment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Standard Engineering Company in the
total net amount of $19,991.48 be approved for payment as recommended by the City
Engineer. Carried.
Upon inquiry from Alderman Kilby, Engineer Cass stated that the work was a little
behind schedule, partly because of the city's delay in awarding the contract. He
expressed his opinion that it may be open to traffic about October 15th.
BIDS - USED TRUCK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that t e bid submitted by Carroll's Sales $ Service to furnish the City
with a used 1956 International truck tractor at a total net price of $2,295.00 be
and hereby is accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - PIPE INSULATION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid of Robert A. Keasby Company for furnishing the City with
Owens-Corning Fiberglass pipe insulation be and hereby is accepted at a total net
bid of $1,208.04 less 1% in 20 days in accordance with the terms of its bid as sub-
mitted. Carried.
ITHACA HOTEL WATER BILL PENALTY: Comm. Conley reported receipt of a copy of a
letter written bT the Postmaster to Ithaca Hotel indicating that there are occasions
when for unknown reasons delivery of mail is delayed and that it was very possible
that this had happened in regard to the Hotel's water bill referred to in the
minutes of the last meeting.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the requestpresented at the last meeting by Ithaca Hotel to waive
a water bill penalty amount to $43.90 on its August 1st. water bill be approved;
and that the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept payment without such penalty.
Carried.
FALL' CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Commissioner Reulein
RESOLVED, that the week of October 15-20 be established as Fall clean-up week at
which time all rubbish and other materials placed at the curb will be picked up by
city crews on regular collection days.
Carried.
BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNALS: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that ids on traffic signal equipment for installation at the inter-
section of Dryden and Campus Roads, received by this Board on August 22, 1962,
be awarded as follows:
Item 1. Three-Phase Full Traffic Actuated Controller
To Norton Electric Co. , Inc. @ $1,993.00
Item 2. Traffic Si pals
To Norton Electric Co., Inc. @ 585.50
Item 3. Ultrasonic Detectors
To General Railway Signal Co. @ 1,937.50
Total $S 52 . Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed
on audit abstract #17-1962, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE PETITION: Comm. Leary presented a petition asking the
Board to reopen the Nest eneca treet bridge. It contained 302 signatures of
taxpayers and 237 of non-taxpayers for a total of 1,039 signatures. fie advised
that a delegation from the 4estend Businessmens' Ass'n. will be present at the
Board's next meeting to get an answer, and urged the Crr s $ Bridges Committee
to reconsider the matter.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. l Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS •
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
SEPTEMBER 12, 1962
AL City of Ithaca (General Fund) 156,00
Oratory, Newman 10.70 J
Cornish, Elsie H'. Estate 8,30
MacDougal, D. 1'',70
Stack, Mary J. 16.09 ✓/�
B'oronkay, John 10.96
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Furman, DeForest & Jane 9.40
Town of Ithaca 82.324
Town of Ithaca 162..98
Lucenti, Rocco 6.00
Lucenti, Rocco 46.05 `-,.
Ithaca Textiles 841.45 '
Mordoff, Elizabeth 193.35
Naegele, John 2.00 '
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Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. 23.00 •
Nelson, Paul 50.00 L-
City of Ithaca (General Fund)
5.Pi,%,y id/sa Ill{ ;ye7. ?D L'
a.i°z,. sM0a 52 as---S41
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMIT I'TTE
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)7/5re."e‘c:
City Ch'mberloinls Office (Transit System) ' 980,15-
ty Chamber]ain's Office (Transit- System) 2,218.99'
Cornell University 28.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 26, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan'
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Egan, Leary
Aldermen - Kilby, Baldwin
_Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Helchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: A delegation of businessmen and others from the west
end of the city, in t e vicinity of the West Seneca Street bridge, appeared before
the Board in support of the petition presented at the last meeting by Comm. Leary
F requesting that the bridge be reopened to traffic. Mr. Adelbert Hull, a former
member of the Board, acted as spokesman for the group and claimed that closing
". of the bridge has been a detriment to business in the area and caused hardship_
to a great number of people. He read a letter from the Westend 9usinessmens
Association in support of action which would lead to reopening the bridge.
Others who spoke and urged the bridge's reopening included Gust Freeman and Comm.
Leary.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that this Board go on record as favoring the reopening of the West
Seneca Street Bridge by constructing a new bridge to take the place of the
existing structure; and that the Council be requested to provide the necessary
financing.
Comm. Yengo expressed his opinion that it would be unwise to construct a new
bridge there at this time because of the imminent changes that will be brought
about by the relocation of route 96 and the proposed flood control program. He
urged delay until both of these projects are completed in order to determine their
effects on the traffic bottleneck at the foot of Cliff Street.
Engineer Cass guessed the cost of a new bridge roughly at somewhere between
$180,000.00 and $205,000.00.
Both Commissioners Yengo and Conley expressed a desire to have a more accurate
estimate of the cost of a new bridge before voting on the resolution.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the resolution favoring reopening the bridge be tabled until the
next meeting of the Board pending receipt from the City Engineer of a more accura-
estimate of the cost of a new bridge.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1 - Leary Motion Carried.
BIDS - ROCK SALT: The following bids on rock salt were received, opened and reaa
by the CleA:
NAME OF BIDDER AT SUPPLIER'S PLANT F.O.B. AT CITY YARD
International Salt Company $6.40 per ton $9.407per ton
Highways Material Co. , Inc. 7.40 per ton 8.90 per ton
RESOLVED, that the bids on rock salt be referred to the Highway Committee for
study and report. Carried.
!VM. H. LONG SIDEWALK: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott, attorney
for tVm. H. Long, Jr. , requesting that action on a notice served on him to repair
his sidewalk at 402 S. Cayuga Street be extended until May 1963. He explained
Tor. Long had spent a great deal of money last year repairing the sidewalk as well
as repairs made this year to the driveway and the building. He alleged that to
comply with the city!s order at this time would create an undue hardship on his
client.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
Page 2 September 26, 1962
MARSHALL-HIRSI{FELD DEVELOPbIENT: The Clerk read a letter from J.V. Buyoucos,
attorney for owners of the Marshall-Hirshfeld development on !Zest Hill, regard-
ing the drainage of surface water from the area. He presented a drainage plan
for the Board's consideration.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
CLOVER LANE SEIIAGE SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Ben Boynton, Super-
visor of the Town of Ithaca, requesting the Board to make a decision on whether
or not city sewer services will be extended to the Clover Lane-Mitchell Street _F
area in the Town.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
WALTER BRUSKA DAMAGE CLAIM: The Clerk read a letter from Nalter Bruska regarding
damages to his automobile alleged to have been sustained when a manhole cover
on E. State Street came loose and hit his car on August 1, 1962, while traveling
over it. He explained he had filed a damage claim with the city's insurance
carrier who had denied the claim. Mr. Bruska stated he felt the city was neg-
ligent because it caused the particular manhole frame and cover to be repaired
after his notice of the accident and asked that his claim be paid. He submitted
two estimates of the damage in the amount of $28.45 and $31.95 respectively.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for reply.
Carried.
STEWART AVENUE: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell University advising of its
willingness to cooperate in the realignment of the east side of Stewart Avenue at
the south approach to the new bridge with the understanding that its agreement be
conditioned upon the City being responsible for relaying the sidewalk, regrading
and seeding the bank and reinforcing the parking log bumper so that Cornell's re-
maining property will be left in substantially the same condition as it is now.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Highway Committee for its consider-
ation. Carried.
VAN NATTA ESTATE WATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from Robert Hines, trustee
for the VanNatta Office Equipment Co. , Inc. , bankrupt. He stated there remains
an unpaid water bill of $29.04 for its former location in the Shulman Store on
W. State Street. He promised to assume full responsibility for it but explained
that payment must await the final accounting in the proceedings which will take
two or three months. He requested that Mr. Shulman, owner of the property, be
permitted to pay the current water bills and thus avoid penalties pending final
accounting referred to.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney with power; and that,
in the meantime, the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept payment of current
bills from Mr. Shulman. Carried.
ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENT ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS: The Clerk read a letter from Archite,
Ift. S. Downing, Jr. informing the Board t at four firms of practicing architects
in Ithaca had formed a limited partnership, the Ithaca Associated Architects, fo=
the purpose of providing architectural services to the City in constructing a ne..
city hall, library, public safety building and any other buildings the city may
desire. He enclosed the standard form of agreements between Owner and Architect
covering a Public Safety Building and a Public Library Building for the Board's
consideration.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Board approves the agreements as presented; and that it
recommends them to the Council for its approval.
Carried.
BUS FRANCHISE: The Clerk read a letter from Robert C. Swarthout advising that
the Swarthout $ Ferris Bus Service will take over the "City Transit Service"
without any direct subsidy from the City, subject to the approval of the Public
Service Commission. An exclusive franchise for a period of not less than ten
years with an option for renewal was requested and he agreed to honor any exist-
ing franchises and the existing contract between the City and School District.
He requested a definite Yes or No answer at a very early date.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the offer received from Swarthout and Ferris Bus Service be re-
ferred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried.
Page 3 September 26, 1962
RTS/WAY - TAYLOR & HOOK PLACE: For information of the Press and the General
Public Attorney clynes repeated that tho necessary right-of-way for widening
Taylor Place had been secured from Mr. O'Neill and that the one for Hook Place
had been negotiated and that papers of release are now being circulated through-
out the country to the surviving heirs of the Hook Estate in an attempt to get
this one finally settled.
MRS. SALLY CARPENTER APPOINTMENT: Superintendent Laverty reported Mrs. Sally
Carpenter had passed a civ service examination for the position of Senior
Account Clerk and recommended her probational appointment to this position.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Sally Carpenter be appointed to the position of Senior
Account Clerk at an annual salary of $3602.00, the minimum of grade IS in the
Compensation Plan; and that it be on a probation basis, to become effective on
October 1, 1962.
Carried.
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Me- Superintendent be authorized to reply to a letter from N.Y.S.
Department of Health, dated July 6, 1962, concerning the construction of a
digestor at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Carried.
ALBERT MORGAN APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that Albert Morgan was
provisionally appointed as Meter Reader Foreman on March 14, 1962 at the minimum
of grade 23 whereas it should have been grade 2S. He recommended corrective
action at this time.
°M By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Albert Morgan be provisionaly appointed as Meter Reader Foreman
at the rate of $2.S6 per hour, the minimum of grade 2S in the Compensation Plan;
and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary exam-
ination for this position. Carried.
ELECTRO RUST PROOFING CONTRACT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
Eat the contract with Electro-Rust Proofing Corp. for the cathodic
protection of two water storage tanks in the amount of $397.00 for the year
1963, an increase of $41.00 over the present contract, be approved.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed
on audit abstract #18-1962, be approved and ordered paid; and that the bills
receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
6 YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Comm. Reulein presented a proposed 6-year
Capital mprovement rogram ror Rith the General fund and the Water 8 Sewer
Division. He called upon Engineer Cass who reviewed each item in the General
Fund, with the exception of items for an addition to marina canals and a capital
reserve for parking which were reviewed by Comm. Reulein himself. Mr. Reulein
stated that the Capital Improvement, Parking 8 Traffic Committee of the Board
feels the marina project is desirable for the following stated reasons:
1) The present canal with 108 boat slips is wow fully occupied with an annual
revenue of approximately $9700.
2) At the present time 20 additional individuals desire for
space in 1963.
3) The additional canal, with another 108 boat slips, also has a poteMial
revenue of approximately $9700 making, a total future revenue from ii*at
slip rental alone of $19,400.
4) An early start on this work and development through the winter months should
assure some revenue in 1963.
5) Additional boat usage should reflect an increased revenue from the concession
stand.
6) The excavated material will provide the fill, needed to complete the develop-
ment of the new picnic are&oeaeprising about 12 acres.
Page 4 September 26, 1962
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council as follows:
1) that the Council include in the 1963 Capital Budget an item of $9S,000.00
to finance the construction of a second completed marina canal at the airport
park marina.
2) that this project be financed by the issuance of revenue bonds.
3) that the Council be requested to make funds available at once, by temporary
borrowing or otherwise, to permit immediate purchase of the necessary materials
and enable city forces to take full advantage of the off-season winter months
to make this facility available for use as early as possible in. 1963.
Carried.
Comm. Reulein then recommended approval of the Capital Improvement Program for
1963 as submitted. Mayor Ryan called attention to the urgent need for a public
safety building as indicated by repeated urging received from N.Y.S. Department
of Correction as it relates to jail facilities. He suggested that it be placed
in the 1963 program instead of the library. After some further discussion this
phase of the program it was agreed to include it in the 1963 budget in addition
to the library.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the proposed Capital Improvement Program for 1963 be amended by
adding thereto a public safety building estimated at $242,720.00 thereby making
the total for 1963 $1,078,300; and that it be forwarded to the Capital Improvement
program Review Committee for review, submission to the Planning Board staff for
processing and final report with recommendations to the Council,
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board hereby recommends that the building
of a public safety building be given priority over a public library.
Carried.
The General Fund Capital Improvement Programs for the years 1964-1967 were then re-
viewed by Engineer Cass, and, having removed the public safety building from the
1964 program, it was decided to add a capital reserve item for parking of $50,000.
for each of the years 1964-1967.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the 19%Capital Improvement Program be amended by deleting
$242,720.00 for a public safety building and by adding $50,000.00 for a Capital
Reserve for parking, thereby making its total $686,870.00, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the sum of $50,000.00 for a capital reserve for
parking be added in each of the years 1965-1967 thereby making the totals $460,470.
for 1965, $296,170.00 for 1966 and $241,870.00 for 1967; and that the entire
6-year program as thus amended be forwarded to the Capital Improvements Review
Committee for its review, etc. Carried.
Comm. Reulein then called on Mr. Hannan who reviewed the 6-year program for the
Water & Sewer Division in detail, which amounted to $233,100 for 1963, $319,200
for 1964, $111,000 for 1965, $85,800 for 1966 and $50,000 for 1967.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the 6-year Capital Improvement Program for the water g Sewer
Division for the years 1963-1967 be approved as presented and forwarded to the
Capital Improvements Review Committee for its review etc.
Carried.
ALL-NITS PARKING ON ALTERNATE SIDES OF STREETS: Comm. Reulein presented and re-
viewed the following report:
CAPITAL IMPROV01ENTS, PARKING & TRAFFIC COM1ITTEE
COt,94ITTEE REPORT
Termination of the Alternate Side All-Night Street Parking Regulation is proposed.
Effects of the proposal will be as follows:
The problem of inequitable distribution of parking spaces on the odd and even
sides of streets in various neighborhoods will be solved.
Problems incident to a "change-over hour" will be solved.
Parking will be permitted on city streets EXCEPT:
1. where stopping, standing, or parking is prohibited by statute and where signs
give notice of such prohibitions.
2. Where signs give notice that parking time is limited.
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" CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1963
Estimate Financing
Project Title Cost Method
11iaen Dey Street 28,500 C. Rev.
Repave Thurston Avenue 26,000 C. Rev.
Rebuild Prospect St (Turner to Aurora) 38,200 C. Rev.
Widen Buffalo Street (Stewart to Eddy) 43,000 C. Rev.
Gravel Base Existing Streets 10,000 C. Rev.
Gravel Base - New Streets 7,100 C. Rev.
Curb $ Gutter Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Machine Paving Program 13,580 C. Rev.
Continued Dev. - Airport Park 11,000 C. Rev.
Addition to Marina Canals 95,000 Bond
Replace Retaining Wall - 219 Elm St. 6,000 C. Rev.
Repair Retaining Wall - Giles Street 4,000 C. Rev.
Extend Culvert - Cliff Street 1,500 C. Rev.
Storm Sewer - N. Cayuga Street 2,400 C. Rev.
Library * 476,000 Bond
Capital Reserve - Parking 50,000
New Roofs - buildings at Stewart Park 8,300 C. Rev.
*Based on Urban Renewal Assistance with land acquisition.
Total submitted to Roard 9/26/62 815,580
ADnITTON
Public Safety Building (from 1964 242,720
Amended total 1,078,300
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1964
Estimated Financing
Protect Title Cost Method
Renew Streets - Urban Renewal Area 122,670
Renew Fulton St (Green St. to State St.) 20,100 C. Rev.
Renew Green St (Meadow St. to Fulton St) 25,600 C. Rev.
Widen Thurston Ave (Barton P1 to Stewart Ave) 20,100 C. Rev.
Widen Highland Ave (Thurston to City Line) 24,600 C. Rev.
Cont. Development at Airport Park 16,300 C. Rev.
Curb $ Gutter Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Gravel Base Existing Streets 10,000 C. Rev.
Machine Paving Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Lake Street Bridge Replacement 118,000 Bond
City Hall * 249,500 Bond
Public Safety Building * 242,720 Bond
*Assumes Urban Renewal Assistance - See 1962 Cap. Improvement Program for AnalysiF
Total submitted to Board 9/26/62 874,590
D�L7TIONS
Public Safety Building 242,720
616,870
ADDITION
Capital Reserve - Parking 50,000
Amended Total 686,870
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRA4
1965
Estimated Financing
Project Title Cost Method
Renew Streets - Urban Renewal Area 122,670
Renew Hector St (State St. to Sunrise Rd) 62,800 C. Rev.
Widen Ithaca Road (Mitchell St. to Dryden Rd) 320000 C. Rev.
Replace 111. Clinton Street Bridge 150,000 Bond
Curb $ Gutter Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Gravel Base - Existing Streets 10,000 C. Rev.
Machine Paving Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Cont. Development - Airport Part 3,000 C. Rev.
Total stibmitted to Board 912662 410,470
ATMITTON
Capital Reserve - Parking 50,000
h_mended Total 460,470
A'
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AP CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1965
Estimated Financing
Project Title Cost Method
Renew Streets - Urban Renewal Area 122,670
Renew Hector St (State St. to Sunrise Rd) 62,800 C. Rev.
Widen Ithaca Road (Mitchell St. to Dryden Rd) 32,000 C. Rev.
Replace W. Clinton Street Bridge 150,000 Bond
Curb & Gutter Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Gravel Base - Existing Streets 10,000 C. Rev.
Machine Paving Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Cont. Development - Airport Part 3,000 C. Rev.
Total submitted to Board 9/26/62 410,470
ADDITION
Capital Reserve - Parking 50,000
Amended Total 460,470
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
1966
Estimated Financing
Project Title Cost Method
Renew Streets - Urban Renewal Area 122,670
Renew Lake St. (Falls St. to City Line) 28,500
Widen Audson St. (Prospect St. to City Line) 55,000
Curb y Gutter Program 15,000
Gravel Base - Existing Streets 10,000
Machine Paving Program 15,000
Total. submitted to .9oard 9/26/62 246,170
ADDIT30N
Capital Peserve - Parking 50,000
Amended Total 286,170
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRM
1967
Estimated Financing
Project Title Cost Ilethod
Renew Streets - Urban Renewal Area 122,670
Widen Ferris Place (Bridge to State St) 290200 C. Rev.
Curb & Gutter Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Gravel Base - Existing Streets 10,000 C. Rev.
Machine Paving Program 15,000 C. Rev.
Total submitted to Board 9/26/62 101,870
A.DT)ITION
Capital Reserve - Parking 50,000
Amended 'Total 241,870
Ct.PIT1iL DIPROVFivi2,iT PIIO�sR�M
T'ater & Sewer Division
1963
Estimated Financing
Project Title Cost ilcthod
Sewer Treatment Plant - Conttruction 15,000. C.Rev.
Sewer Treatment Plant - Engineer 15,000. C.Rev.
South Hill ixincxation - 30001 new 8" 35,000. Bond
Fourth Street Trunk Sewer - 19001 new 36" 63,500. Bond
(street program)
Thurston r.ve. - replace 6" with 12" - 9,000. C.Rev.
Dey Street Revisions 1,000. C.Rev.
Dey Street to Boatyard - 6001 new 8" 1,800. C.Rev.
Buffalo Street Replacement - 6" ewrith 8" - 600, 4,800. C.Rev.
Triphammer T'ater iiain - 10001 new 12" 24,000. C.Rev.
Change at Meadow St. & 'ix Mile Creek Bridge 5,000. C. Rev.
Engineer to Study Van I�Tatta Pump Station Replacement 9,000• C.Rev.
Capital Reserve 50,000. C.Rev.
Cj:r'IT-L IhPROVLitiE,rT PROGRAi'i
• 'rater & Sewer Divis&on
Estimated Financing
Project Title Cost Piethod
L%4 Program
South Hill Terrace Sewer - replace 400' -6" sewer ip 3,200. C.Rev.
Sewer Treatment - new digester & drying beds 150,000. Bond
Urban Renewal - new lines 15,000. Bond
Capital Reserve 50,000. Bond
Van Natta Pumphouse - relocation 81,000. Bond
Urban Renewal - new lines, hydrants etc.
201000. Bond
1965 PROGRtiM
Columbia St. Sewer (Giles to Hudson St.) 750+ replace 6,000. C.Rev.
Hector St. Sewer - replace 6" with 700' - 10" & 5001 - 8" 15,000. Bond
Flood Control Relocations 25,000. Bond
Capital Reserve 50,000, BBev.
Continue Albany Street ':ater Line (1211 ) to Elmira Rd. 15,000. C.Rev.
10001
1966 PROGRAM
Stewart Ave. Sewer (Seneca to State) 500' replace 5,000. C.Rev.
Hudson St. Sewer (Giles to Grandview) 2700' replace 30,800. Bond
Capital Reserve 50,000. C.Rev.
i. 67 PROGRAM
As Required by expansion
Capital Reserve 50,000, 'C.Rev.
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BOARD CF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECETBABLE
SEPTEMBER 26, 1962
De Felice & Son 375.041
Chase, Le Grand 2.00 V
10 Cornell University 10.231/
Alpha Zeta 10.701,7
Ithaca Apts. , Inc, 20.33
Crow, W. J. 10.70✓
Lutrin, Leo & Bessie 32.42/,-
Lewton, J. W. & Clara P. 148.2001 /
Kerry, Marjory & Henry C. 165.88 Y
Lawson, Mrs. William 2.93V
Town of Ithaca (East Upland & Triphammer Road 321.77
Morrison, Joseph P. & Rena 115.05
City of Ithaca- Highway Dept. 155.08 ?-
City of Ithaca - Youth Bureau 2.33 ✓
City of Ithaca - DPW 81.711<,,"
City of Ithaca - Rohrer 50.00✓
Triangle Shoe Co., Inc. 10.00k'
Finger-Lakes State Park Comm1 - Buttermilk 18.75 k/
Wallace Steel & Supply Co. 103,20 ✓
Donohue-Halverson 4.60 V
Mc Kinney's Water District - Town of Lansing 226.50 L-"
North East Water District - East State St. Pumping Sta.137.50
North East Water District - Pearsall Place 124.47 L
/
North East Water District - Christopher Circle 219.15
Village of Cayuga Heights - E. Sheldon Road Pump House 207.51 /
Trumansburg Road Water District 871.26
Tompkins County - Hospital 1.282.66
4x,04Aa 5R. 9073
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OVIED BY FINANCE CC!T 'TTTEE
Page 5 September 26, 1962
3. In metered parking spaces.
ti. !then an emergency regulation shall prohibit parking.
The Traffic Ordinance provides for emergency parking regulations to be issued
by the Mayor in time of need; such regulations may be applied city-wide for snow
removal, or to an area within the city for street cleaning. More efficient and
economical Department of Public Works operations will be possible with planned
emergency regulations.
Under existing provisions of the Traffic Ordinance, any street which is too
narrow to provide adequate travelled-way for fire apparatus, and/or snow re-
moval equipment, and street parking is subject to having parking prohibited on
one or both sides of said street. In most cases, narrow streets are presently
signed with parking restrictions.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to terminate the present alternate
side all-night street parking regulation. Carried.
1V. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Reulein inquired about the status of the
West State Street tra is light. Superintendent Laverty advised it is expected
it will le installed and in operation in about a week.
Z
E. STATE STREET FLASHER SIGNAL: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Superinten ent be authorized to proceed with the installation
of a flashing red signal device on E. State Street at its intersection with the
Tuning Fork; and that he be authorized to engage special engineering assistance
to design such a device if necessary. Carried.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported that it had been determined that the city could
not legally provide a subsidy for a private bus company to take over and operate
the city's Community Transit Bus System. He stated that Swarthout & Ferris Bus
Service had been advised accordingly. He then reported bus receipts of $1512.51
and expenses of $SS7.75 for the period from September 17 to September 22 or a tota
net profit for that period of $654.76.
ENGINEER'S OFFICE: Superintendent Laverty reported that the Committee appointed
by the Mayor to study need' of additional help in the City Engineer's Office will
meet next Tuesday at 4:00. Comm. Pickering stated he expected to be out of town
and therefore unable to attend at that time. He requested the Mayor to appoint
someone else to substitute for him. Mayor Ryan appointed Comm. Yengo to act as
a substitute.
STEWART PARK PARKING FEES: Comm. Leary reminded the Board of its action taken
to establish a parking ee at Stewart Park in 1963. He warned that something
should be done now to ascertain the cause of and abate the pollution of waters
at the bathing beach at the park so that people who have to pay the proposed
parking charge will be able to use the bathing beach. After considerable
discussion the matter was referred to the SWpertitvndent to make every effort to
determine if possible at this time the source of the pollution.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. Ble
City Clerk
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3 _ October 10, 1962
BUS OPERATION: Comm. Yengo reported that the Bus Committee of the Board had
discussed wit Mr. Swarthout his proposal to operate the city bus system with-
out subsidy on a ten-year franchise basis. He stated the result of the meeting,
was that the city officials would seek advice from the Public Service Commission
to aid them in making a decision in the matter but were informed that such advice
could not be given because it would be pre-judging Mr. Swarthout's case if he sub-
sequently applied for permission to operate the bus system. Mr. Yengo stated his
Committee intends to seek advice on the matter elsewhere.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reuleini
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed
on audit abstract #19-1962, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be corrected by voiding #2775 and #2776 in the amounts of $17,082.57 and $26,465.79
respectively and replacing them with #2779 in the amount of $15,250.00 and #2778
in the amount of $16,750.00 and that as thus corrected they be approved and ordered
rendered. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned, y �
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Geo. A. Ble
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC 7'01, KS -`RrTR7T)IN1'S
ACCOUNTS R7,,C',I'7ABLE
OCTrIBER 10, 1c62
Lans" n'r Ar?rt-pnts $ 48.31
Fairb=anks, Helen 10.R3
Rustyak, Joseph & Elizabeth 15. 6
Alph Epsilon Phi 14.96
Chordash, Esther 2.00
Gillette, Edwin S. R Sarah J. 207.75
Stimson, Clinton R. 7.93
Tremarco Corp. 22.41
'lfelch, Gladys AC. 99.20
Reconstruction Home 386.00
Board. of Education (Central School) 1p9.75
Cornell University (A. J. Eckert & Cc.) 2.00
Pamnuch, Fred G. 156.95
City of Ithaca - Stewart park Boat House 330.05
City of Ithaca - Franklin St. Building g28o27
City of Ithaca - Dr's^1 76.70
City of Ithaca - DF1,9 33.73
City of Ithaca -(Rohrer) 50.00
WAre9
Cry"o Ithaca .: utli t�rars ,street,,S��aer,.Line 15,250.00
City off' Ithac � Sputa 'Hill Interceotor 16',95(?;Oft
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
REGULAR MEETING 4:30 p.m. October 24, 1962
Present:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Kilby, Baldwin
Sunt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOL D, that the minutes of the last meeting with reference to bids on rock salt
be corrected as follows, "Resolved, that the low bid of Highway Materials Company
for furnishing the City 'vith rock salt for the coming season be accepted on the
basis of $7.40 per ton for delivery pick-up at its mine by city truck.
Carried."
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the minutes as thus corrected be approved. Carried.
HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca City School
District requesting assistance in making a study of the traffic problem in and
around the Ithaca Senior High School.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking 4
Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried.
WEST END TRAFFIC STUDY: The Clerk read a letter from the West End Business
Association requesting that a traffic study be made of the west end of the City,
in addition to the count already made, to include the bottleneck at the foot of
Cliff Street, the narrowness of Cliff Street and the extreve hazard for children
in the school area on Elm and Chestnut Streets.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $
Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried.
EVAPORATED METAL FILMS INC. - RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from Allan H.
Treman, attorney for Evaporated Fietal Films, Inc. requesting his client be
given a legal release from a sewer right-of-way over land purchased by it be-
tween Spencer Street and the Elmira Road for location of its new building. He
advised that his client is willing to pay the city for the cost of constructing
a new manhole so that the site of the building will be unencumbered.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water B Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
L.C. DANIELS CLAIM: The Clerk read a letter from L.C. Daniels, 606 Mitchell
Street, requesting the City to assume responsibility for a bill received by
him from Donahue-Halverson, Inc. for adjustment of a pressure valve and Pack-
ing of kitchen faucets in the amount of $16.30 which he claimed was caused by
excessive pressure when the city's new pump in the area was running.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water 6 Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
STEWART PARK POLLUTION: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Robert H. Broad,
Tompkins County Health•Commissioner, giving reasons, as requested by the Mayor,
why the Board of Health had closed the bathing beach at Stewart Park repeated
tithes during the course of the summer. He concluded by suggesting that he
would welcome a meeting with city officials to discuss the future use of the
bathing beach.
Tf a matter was left with the Mayor and Superintendent for further discussion
with Dr. Broad.
BUDGET - 1963: Superintendent Laverty presented a proposed budget for 1963
amounting to $655,546.00 for general 'care and maintenance of items under control
of the Board, $19,500.00 for construction and permanent improvements, and
$55,350.00 for operation of the Community Transit System. (see schedules attached)
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo 1
RESOLM, that the proposed budgets be received and referred to the Finance
Committee for study and report. Carried.
Page 2 October 24, 1962
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE TIME EXTENSION: City Engineer Cass reported he had re-
ceived a request from Standard Engineering Company to extend the completion
date on its contract for building the Stewart Avenue bridge until November 15th.
He recommended approval of the request.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the completion date on Standard Engineering Company's contract
for construction of the Stewart Avenue bridge be extended until November 15,
1962. Carried.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported that Modjeski. & Masters will
start its survey of the {lest Seneca Street bridge either the latter part of
this or the first part of next week. He estimated that it would take about
two weeks to complete the survey.
LEON H. CASS - NOTICE OF RETIREMENT; Supt. Laverty called attention to Leon
H. Cass' verbal notice, given to the Board recently at a committee meeting,
of his intention to retire as City Engineer on March 1, 1963. His outstanding
service over the past 30 years to the Board and the City of Ithaca was cited
by Mr. Laverty.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that this Board hereby extends a vote of thanks to Mir. Cass for his
services rendered to the City. Unanimously Carried.
INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that invoice #2404 in the amount of $7.70 rendered to Francis J. and
Ernestine Killory, 319-21 Hook Place, be expunged because it should not have
been rendered to the owner as the expense was caused by a sewer stoppage in
the main sewer which is the city's responsibility.
Carried.
FEDERAL GRANT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, T-at the Board hereby authorizes the filing of an application for a
federal grant of monies for construction of the Fourth Street intercepting sewer
and the digester at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Carried. �.
CONSULTING ENGINEERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to arrange for the services
of consulting engineers on a digester for the Sewage Treatment Plant, subject
to the Board's approval. Carried.
WATER & SEWER RATES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to arrange for a consultant
to review the city's water and sewer rates, subject to the Board's approval.
Carried.
AIRPORT PARK MARINA CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
SOLVED, that the agreement between John W. Saunders and the City of Ithaca
for the Airport Park Concession be renewed for the 1963 season under its
present terms and conditions. Unanimously Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
SOL ED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown
on audit abstract #20-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills reeeivab t--
be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE HELP: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Pickering
SOLVED, 1 that t e unctions of traffic control be continued in the City
Engineer's office.
2) that three additional positions be requested in the 1963 budget
as follows:
1 Assistant Engineer at the minimum of Grade 26
1 Junior Engineer at the minimum of Grade 22
1 Clerk-Typist at the minimum of Grade 8
3) that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for a City
Enginee-. Carried.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported that Swarthout & Ferris had submitted its
financial statement to the Bus Committee and it is the intent of the Committee
to engage the services of a CPA to analyze the statement and serve as a con-
sultant to the Committee in further study of the bus operation.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT: In the absence of the City Attorney the Clerk reported that
the Hook Estate right-of-way had been closed and recorded and that the Recon-
struction Home water line right-of-way had been closwa d recorded also.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. :
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS .
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
OCTOBER 24, 1962 ,
. Ithaca Apartments inc. $ 18.29
Frank R. & Helen Bliss 25.35
'Harold & Mariaret Feldman 4.21 ,•
James R. & Anna Ripley 8.30
Ernest A. & Marjorie Hunt 10.35t�
..# Ernest
Epsilon Phi 164.87 +-,.
John Joyce 47.50 ''',
.Mrs. Helen Morgan 20.00 i'..-
Shirley Kassman 917,c '
John Arthur /1.74 .
City of Ithaca -Lake Ave, 13.151
Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. 13.80'-'
Lansing Apartments 52.09 ./ /'
Standard Eng. Corp. (Stewart Ave. Bridge) 11.521"
DeFelice & Son 89.40
City of Ithaca - Stewart 'ark Boat House 236.044' ,i
City of Ithaca - City Dump 294.48'
City of Ithaca, - Airport Marina 34.34 is
City of Ithaca -- City Hall 14.90 i
City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 20.67 -
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Cornell University 64.00
New York Telephone Company 3627.60 `
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30ARD OF PUBLIC IORKS PROCEEDING
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular t';eeting 4:30 p.m. November 14, 1962
PRESENT
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. to Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Hannan
City Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - 11einstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
,MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
t%E L AIRPLANE CONTEST: The Clerk read a letter frorr: Charles F. Phillips, Secy.
of Ithaca iHodel Squadron, requesting use of the Airport Park for an "AAA" Ptodel
airplane contest hosted by the Ithaca ki'.odel Squadron on t4ay 19, 1963.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Coi.un. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for
} study and report. Carried.
t,EST COURT STREET PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from L.A. Lava Insurance
Agency, S02 West Court Street, requesting a "one hour" or "two hour" parking
limit be established in front of its location to prohibit "all day" parkers
who interfere with its business.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded. by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Itirproverents, Parking 1,
Traffic Committee for study and report.
Carried.
EAST HILL PERCHANTS - TRAFFIC ;MATTERS: The Clerk read a memorandum frov,
Melchen, Assistant City Engineer, ad; sing that t'7e Fast Hill Merchants Assn.
had requested the following matters be brought to the attention of the Board.
a. The need for better traffic control at the F. State-P'_itchell Street inter-
section.
b. Bus Service is desired on Eddy Street.
c. The need for improving traffic control at the Dryden-Ithaca Road complex
intersection.
J. The parking meter on the east side of Eddy Street in front of the Eddigate
Restaurant should be removed because vehicles parked in this space obstruct
the vision of drivers entering Eddy Street from Dryden Road.
Mr. Melchen stated that he had investigated item d and recommended that the
narking meter be removed and an appropriate NO PARKING sign be installed.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the matter contained in the foregoing memorandum be referred
to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report.
Carried.
SOUTHWEST PARK LAND PURCHASE: The Clerk read a letter received by the Mayor
from Finger La es State Pars Commission indicating its approval of the city's
amended application pertaining to acquisition of the :?illiam Knight Estate
property on the southwest section of the city for nark purposes. Approval
was contingent on the city being able to acquire suitable land for access front
the Elmira Road and also a new independent analytical appraisal to support the
purchase price.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee
for study and report. Carried.
'STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported that the new Stewart Avenue
Mdgehad bben opened to traffic today. tie reported further that weather
conditions will not permit the application of the epoxy sealer authorized
by the Board as an extra on the contract but that the Contractor has agreed
to return in the Spring of 1963, clean the concrete and apply the sealer
when weather permits.
He then presented the 7th. estimate for work completed on the bridge by
Standard Engineering Company for the month of October amounting to $13,019.00
and recommended its approval for payment.
F'a e Z Nuverther 14, 1 1( 2
By Com:,;. 'rent=o: seconued by Coiam. Pickering;
ZE`_�(,,LVEU, that the voucher in today's audit in the total net amount of 13,01,1.tXI
for Standard Engineering Company be approved for payment as recommended by tht'
City Engineer. Carries;.
':ATER INVCICL EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Cori:. Yengo
i-IIE 1_ ED, It Mat water invoice #2781 in the amount of 525.35 which was renderedl to
Frank Bliss, 210 Willard Way, be expunged because it was misdirected; and that
a new invoice in like amount which is in today's audit be approved an-d ordered
rendered to Francis Sigler, 210 11illard Way Loon, in place thereof.
Carried.
L.C. DANIELS CLAIM: Comm. Conley reported that the .rater Department had kept a
continuous pressure clock for 10 lays on the water service of L.C. Daniels at 606
Ptitchell Street as a result of his claim made at the last meeting. This check
revealed that this service is indeed subjected to a vast range in pressure from
as low as 40 lbs. per sq. inch to as much as 14(l lbs. per sq. inch in the surges -
nori;ial tank pressure is 60 lbs. per so. inch at rest and 90 lbs. ner sq. inch
when the pumps are running - this property is apparently in a freak surge area
and he therefore recommended that I'a. Baniel's claim, to have a plumbing bill in
the amount of $16.30 paid by the city be approved, it the owner will assume
future irregularities since he is now on notice that such a condition can be
expected from time to time.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Conim. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bill of $16.30 payable to Donohue Halverson, Inc. for adjust-
ing Mr. Daniel's pressure reducing valve be approved for payment by the City as
recommended; and that Mr. Daniels be notified accordingly. Carried.
EVAPORATED METAL H HIS INC: Comm. Conley reported that the renuest for a re-
lease oF a sewer rig t-o -way received from Evaporated Metal Films, Inc. at the
last meeting is reasonable and not complicated by any other considerations. He
recommended approval thereof.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request received from Evaporated Metal Films, Inc. be approved-
subject to the actual construction being performed as indicated under the super-
vision of the Superintendent of Public Works; and that the a'ayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign and execute the necessary release.
Carried.
JOHN DE BELL APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Corm. Egan
RESOLVED, that John DeBell be given a provisional appointment as a senior
engineering aide in the Water & Sewer Division to replace Joseph Aiultari, who
has resigned; and that his appointment be effective November 16, 1962 at an
annual rate of $4,052.00, the minimum of grade 1l' in the Compensation Plan; and
that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination
for this position. Carried.
DR. ROBERT H. BROAD WATER BILL: Comm. Conley reported receipt of a letter from
Dr. Robert 11. Broad, -305 Mitc ell Street, in which he protested the amount of his
water bill received for the period May 1 to November 1, 1962. Dr. Broad alleged
that his bill in the amount of $34.82 was above average and excessive due to in-
terruption in service and leaks in his water Pieter brought about while the city
was engaged in constructing a new sewer in front of his home. Comm. Conley
stated that his average bill for this period would have been 326.08 and recommend-
ed that his bill be adjusted to this amount.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept the amount of $26.08
from Dr. Broad in payment of his bill for the period indicated; and that the
balance of his bill be expunged.
Carried.
41DS - CHEMICALS & COAL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESO VED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on chemicals
and coal for the Water & Sewer Division for the coming year.
Carried. .
BOARD OF PUBLIC i•JC`?T'S PROCE PINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
NOVTBER 14, 19b2
Battisti_, Anpel.o 10.35
Wilson, Edward T.J. 2 Josephine 10.00
Axtell, Lewis J. 10.35,
Holt, C1.h:ir 1.0.35.'
A.
Brady, Ferdinand G. 10.35- '
Rens, Jolln °. Constance P. 10135
Edsall, Cornelius 1.5.88
Renzetti, Alexander p. Jane 0. .5 .-
Sharwil.l. Gardens 17.70:'.
:iurzell, Frank H.
Teegarden, William H.
Baldwin, Frank C. & Anna G. 102.78.
Cushman, S. A.
Gass, Harry A. & Elizabeth 130.73.'
Nivison, Oliver J. & Mary B.
Board of Education - Boynton Jr. HtTh School 10.35:
De Felice & Son 112,81
City of Ithaca - Ithaca Insurance Co. - Golf Course Club House 31.007-
Cornell University - Savage Hall. 15.25 .-----
Cornell University 50.36.
Ford &' Spring :Streets, Inc. 122.52 .'
LVRR Ithaca 'Branchi., 33.n41
Ithaca Col lege - Danby Road Pumping Station
Edwards, Wayne E. 1.3.25
Horse Chain Co. 175.00/..
City of Ithaca - B. Rohrer
Sir'ler, Francis 25.35.
Cornell University - Cornell Pig Farm 3f'.69•
City of Ith_ca - Youth Bureau 12.70:-.
City of Itti nca - Youth Bureau
City of Tth'.ca - /C. Fire Station 32.57
City of Ithaca - City Hall 22.00
City of Ithaca _ Sten.art 'ar,; 'avil lion Gc,l f Course 37.69 i'
City of Ithaca - i arina 7.45
City of Ithaca - Hi.ahways Dent.
City of Ithaca 74.53
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‘3/7o. yy
Community Transit 2909.48
N.Y. Electric & Cas Corp. 1586.55
N.Y. Telephone Co. 275.00
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STATE DEPARTNEAT OF PUBLIC 1,:ORKS RT/'.VAY: The Superintendent renvrted that
he had received an agreement of adjustment in the amount of $51,430.00 from
.d.1 .S. Department of Public Works for a right-of-way over city land needed in
construction of route 13 within the city, being parcels 1, 2 and 3 as shown on
-:ap I-R-1 and parcel 4 on Map 2 (map for appropriation of propextyj . He recommend-
ed approval.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the agreement of adjustment in the amount of $51,430.00 be
approved and referred to the Common Council for final approval.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RE LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as
listed on audit abstract ##21-1962 be approved for payment ; and that the bills
receivable be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Coram. Reulein recommended amending the traffic
-,y ordinance to prohibit parking at night in any metered zone for a period of
time longer than 30 minutes between 2 :00 A.M. and 5:00 A.IN?. , except physicians
on emergency call. Commissioners Conley, Pickering and Yengo objected to the
30 minute provision and argued it should be no parking at any time during the
stated time. After further discussion it was presented as follows.
By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends to the Council that the traffic
ordinance be amended by adding thereto section 139, to read as follows:
Section 139, All-night parking prohibited in meter zones.
No person shall park a vehicle in any metered zone on any street for a period
of time longer than 1S minutes between the hours of 2 :00 A.",% and 5:00 A.�!.
of any day, except ahysicians on emergency calls.
AYES: 4 - Reulein, Egan, Leary, Yengo
MAYS: 2 - Conley, Pickering
'.potion Carried.
iiIGHSCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY: By Coitim. Reulein: secondeJ by Comm. E�-,an
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to cooperate "with the City
School District on a traffic study at the high School to the extent that the
city streets affect the problem - the city does not have the personnel to under-
take an internal study of this nature - and that the Superintendent be directed
to reply to the School Board's request. Carried.
E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS: By Comm. Reulein: secondcJ by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council for an appropriation
of $2,300.00 for the installation of standard and caution traffic lights at the
'root of E. State Street and Green Street. Carried.
NEST END TRAFFIC STUDY: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be directed to make the traffic study request-
ed by the ;Vest End Business Association and report his findings back to the
Capital Improvements Parking $ Traffic Committee of the Board.
Carried.
tlEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Leary reported that Modjeski F Plasters, bridge
consultants, are in Ithict and have checked the 'Vest Seneca Street bridge and
exnects to present a report thereon in about two weeks.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. 31ea
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC 111ORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m, November 28, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Baldwin, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Assistant Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy City Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
SOUTHWEST PARK: Attorney Clynes reported he had discussed the City's proposal to
purchase property from the William Knight Estate and others in the southwest section
of the city with Federal Officials in New York recently and indicated the City had
a good chance of getting federal aid for this purpose.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to secure appraisals for thq pro-
posed purchase of land in the southwest section of this city including the Wm.
Knight Estate property and property to provide an access drive thereto from the
Elmira Road. Carried.
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported that all contract work on the
Stewart Avenue bri ge had been satisfactorily completed by the Standard Engineering
Corp. at a total cost under its contract of $159,910.70 which exceeds its original
bid by $3,905.70. He noted that the extra cost was due primarily to work quantities
on excavation, concrete for footings, and reinforcing steel exceeding the estimated
quantities. The extra costs for these items were partially offset by quantities
on four other items being less than originally estimated. All work by the con-
tractor and city forces was completed and the bridge opened to traffic on November
14th. The extra work authorized by the Board previously will be done next Spring
when the weather is suitable. He advised he had a letter in his files received
from the Contractor agreeing to do this. He recommended acceptance of the bridge
job as now completed by the Contractor.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Avenue bridge project as now completed by Standard
Engineering Corr. be accepted as recommended by the City Engineer.
Carried.
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE - FINAL ESTIMATE: Engineer Cass presented the final
estimate for all contract work on the Stewart Avenue bridge by the Standard
Engineering Corp. in the total amount of $17,919.19, which included all pre-
viously retained percentages. He recommended its approval for payment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the final estimate for Standard Engineering Corp. in the total
amount of $17,919. 19 for contract work completed on the Stewart Avenue bridge,
which is in today's audit, be approved for payment as recommended by the City
Engineer. Carried.
Engineer Cass then reported that, with some outstanding bills still to be sub-
mitted, the approximate total cost of the bridge Project will be about $188,000.00
leaving an unexpended balance of about $7,000.00.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported that Modjeski g Masters ex-
pects to have its report on the West Seneca Street bridge completed by December
7, 1962.
TWFIC ENGINEERING REPORTS: Asst. City Engineer Melchen presented a report show.
ing progress made on requests for traffic engineering services since the last
Board meeting held on November 14th. He noted that this was presented upon the
suggestion of Mayor Ryan. His report showed that on November Sth. there were 70
items on which no action had been taken, since then 38 had been added to the list,
42 had been completed or work ordered, and 66 items remain to be acted upon.
Mr. Melchen then presented a three-page report of progress on traffic work since
November 14, 1962 (see copy attached to minutes) . Comm. Conley objected by
stating he felt Mr. Cass is the Traffic Engineer and any such reports should be
Vade by him. Mr. Pickering said he felt the Board had relieved Mr. Cass of his
duties as Traffic Engineer and requested this be reviewed and the facts presented
at the Board's next meeting.
BC`ARD OE PUBLIC ''CRU PRC-,,'"•DIUGS
ACCPTflTS REC ,Tj'?:BLE
T30VCTBF,R 28, 1c62
n
City of Ithaca - Ithaca Tnsnrance Agency 4;14930 ✓7
Vassimi_lla, ?Yrs. Theresa 10.35
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Rustyak, Irene 8.30 �'
Bahrain, Claude D. °- `!illiam D. 10.35 /
Deal, 'Mrs. Josenhine 11.13 '`,
Lucente, Rocco 13.44 V
Cornell. University 52.32
Barrett, 'Lison J. 118.50 j
Village of Trumansburg 58.73' '
Hull Heating :° Plpmbing 14.38
Town of Ithaca - East State St. Ext. ?Nater District 28.89 j,.
City of Ithaca 90.00 ,j
City of Ithaca 96.85 ✓�
City of Ithaca 25.79
F,4rqnZ , ,NCE, Cf 1't"T`PT:;
/://;7
V
Betty ,Jean Mahoney 8.20 '/
District Attorney's Office 307.50
wr?lr'R •le 44,14
1
^lovmrnbor 23,5, 1962
'7,oarl of :ublln !orke
lt.Alls Op --eq�Anqtq for Traffic nrineerim- -`nry
Z ices.
yor =cyan ',nr) mu; -, stcl that: th(� "Ity '1'rr'ifflc ",nt,ineer ,,mintain
a 1IF3t sl-,r)wlnfr tlkiel status n' roVicAs -por traffIc er-, 7Ineerinr
,servlct,s. nnrl that rr,Anr, r�iortn nn the nror-resa -modw In Satle-
fyinp, such req-iests be nrlr. ittmal-Ir-1 hereto Is n 'enorarirlixm
!!�tnII !,- nro-rnrla -n nealm since the lwit 'ynzarrl of ilublic "'orkem
,roetinv, on '.'nvt%mbmr T4,
`n 'ove-ber 5, 1T721, whogn tlhlq liit of me -jests wn,7 first r!ly)rtcc3
to the 9,ior, there vunre smventy (70) Itemn on wlitch
33 'lnc(% thA Ir-Ol"n thlrty-el!_,ht I eis hate
been tal, on.
cx-°mr, nllel to *41- e IL-At and Forty-tivo 'aive 'cren coy)!,-ted, or the
wnrk i-a-A benn nrlr rol. 1 tnlnnii!� f slxty-slx r+nnln to be
hn not rfillictlon �In thn bacl of wnrl- to b 'Ince
x)orl. - - , - t7 I
to it,tlofy officinl and n't17,en r,-q j,'ets for trn-l'fic :services is
four (4 ) Itc7s.
:. -slotnnt lity 7,m-41nmer
MEMO NOVEMER 280 1962
To: ;hoard of Public "orks
Re: Pro,�rcss U"Onort on Traffic fiork since 11-14-62.
Item Description
I-S Street name% sipns and installation were ordered for Cli,106T Street,
Brookfield Road and Williams Clen Rand.
1-6 Notified Alderman Na
gin.. Mr. Jones and fir. Piech of B.P.4. action
with respect to Board of Education request for traffic study.
1-10 Inforwation, was requested from. Villanova University about ultra-
sonic parking meter device.
1-14 East Hill "I rchants Assn. requested that narkinj,, weter on west sWe
of Eddy Street adjacent to V,,41liams Street be replacod as soon as
Stewart Avenue bridge over Cascadilla Creek Is opened for travel.
RecoRmendation: This motor should be renlaced ONLY if all r�eters
In Me 51'5ZT—are moved 50 southward to p'rovide bettor visibility
at Eddy-#Ulliams Street intersection.
1-16 Su%mary of trip seed nilraLe expenses furnished City En,,iineer.
1-17 Acknowledred receipt of surFestion on traffic siFn inproverlent,
1-18 Pavement varking questionaire filled out and returned.
1-19 Silk screen stencils rrovided for temporary rarking, regulation
signs.
1-20 Transfer of traffic signal equipment from daynaged pole to now pole
ordered.
1-21 information supplied truckinj,; fir:% repardins, opening of NY 966;
South Aurora Street.
1-27 NY 13 traffic volume data requested and furnished.
11-3 Traffic signal cycle length changed at State - Tauyhannock Blvd.
11-4 Additions and corrections to City Pais furnished to the National
Survey.
11-5 Clianges In posting of truck loading zones ordered; new stencils furnished
paint shop.
11-6 Clamps on traftic signal pole ordered adjusted to eliminate hazard to
pedestrians.
11-7 SYS DP4 Rosident .1ingineor advised of inadequate wide signs eat State
Ceneva AM, ats.
11-13 NO PARKINf restrictions ordered on : yc�,off Avenuo in vicinity at' Brook Lane.
11-18 Requost for ch.rmging YIELD siVn to '*,TO" sig viay-')'oneca St reet
,n at 5oneca
intersection denied.
11-19 Replacement of non-standard sif�n on Fall Creek Drive ordered.
11-20 Investigated cozq?laint that parked cars prevent use of stelps at 117-119
Eddy Street. Crosswalk at this location not justified.
11-22 Avendments appended' to Trafric Ordinance.
11-23 Traffic signal oneration at Vrydon-Ca.rirus Roakal intersection adjusted.
1
11-26 IN* PARKING zone ordered extended on Prospect Street to permit access to
driveway and off-street parking facilities at 3o. 223.
11-39 Parking restrictions ordered on 17*arlhorn Place adjacent to Kelvin Place
intersection.
111-1 YltiLD sign i4stalled at ",econd F, ,,ftdisoil intersection.
111-4 YIELD siim installe4l o,.t Lincoln Street at lAke Street intersection.
111-7 !A*011 sips a4o-,uutc traffic control fnr ',Faacock-Virst Street intersection.
111-8 STOP sign adequato traffic control for �Iancock_Third Street intersection.
111-12 School crosswalks and school crossing signs ordered installed in vicinity
of 1iest Iiill School,
IV-2 Parking meter ordered retioved on cast side of Fddy Street adjacent to
C,
Dryden Road intersection because of visibility hazard. NO PARKINC
signs ordered installed.
IV-f, one hour parkin� limit for I car space requested for front of 510
Court street.
JWcowmended: That one one-hour parking space be provided on tile west
sila' oT Par k Place in front of 510 W. Court Street.
I V-*11 -wtJ analysis of traffic data suprille-t! by Fall Cr", k ,School P,T.A,
is in pros,ress.
In addition to the 31 items roportei as coo-pleted,, or work orderod, there remain
66 requests for traffic enginooripo service-, on which no progress can bo relwted.
!:jward ',$. Melchen, Jr.
Assistant City Engineer
Page 2 November 28, 1962
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the report on progress on traffic work as prepared by Mr. Melch"
be referred to the Capital Improvements, Traffic 6 Parking Committee of the Board.
Carried.
MATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
that water invoice No. 2817 in the amount of $ 31.00 rendered to Ithaca
Agency, Inc. be expunged and a new invoice in a like amount be approved and order-
ed rendered to the City of Ithaca, General Fund, in place thereof, because the
damage to the Golf Course Club House covered by said invoice was not covered by
insurance. Carried.
COMPENSATION PLAN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Common. Council be requested to amend the Compensation Plan as
follows:
1) regrade the positions of streets & sanitation supervisor and water & sewer
supervisor from grade 28 to 29 and that the two incumbents be given their
20 year increment since one employee has 30 years of service and the other
has 32.
2) regrade all positions in the foreman (competitive) class from grade 24 to 25
- � and that all incumbents be granted an equivalent increase in addition to any
other merit increase to which they may be entitled.
Carried.
MODEL AIRPLANE CONTEST:' By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RE 0 VE , tat _t Fe request of Ithaca Model Squadron to hold a model airplane con-
test at Airport Park on May 19, 1963 be granted subject to all rules $ regulations
of the Board applicable thereto; and on the condition that the Squadron will secure
and present to the Superintendent the written approval of the concessionaire be-
fore any beverages or other items are sold in C,owtection with its contest.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract No. 22-1962 be approved for payment ; and that the bills re-
ceivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried.
BUS BIDS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the Board to advertise for
bids for an operator of t'`,e Community Transit System, effective January 1, 1963,
at no cost to the city. Carried.
STEWART PARK BATHING BEACH: Comm. Leary inquired about the Board's responsibility
for future operation of the bathing beach at Stewart Park in the event that the
Youth Bureau :discontinues its activities there. It was decided that the Board
should await action of the Couuc,il on a reconveredat.ion being made to it by the
Youth Advisory Council to close t1w, beach until present. conditions can be correct-
ed.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 12, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan "
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Kilby, Baldwin, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst, to Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS: The following bids on chemicals and coal for the coming year were received,
opened and read by the Clerk:
LIQUID CHLORINE
Name of Bidder Bid Price
Jones Chemicals, Inc. 4.57 per cwt
Stedford Chemicals Corp. 4.75
Nyclor, Inc. 4.59
Collier Chemicals, Inc. 4.97
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on liquid chlorine be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee
for study and report. Carried.
SULPHATE OF ALUMINA
General Chemical,Division,
Allied Chemical $ Dye Corp. $2.2035 per cwt
Collier Chemicals, Inc. 2.23891
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on sulphate of alumina be referred to the Water $ Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
SULPHUR DIOXIDE
Jones Chemicals, Inc. $13.7S per cwt.
Collier Chemicals, Inc. 14.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on sulphur dioxide be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee
for study and report. Carried.
HYDRATED LIME
Warner Company $24,69 per ton
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid on hydrated lime be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee
for study and report. Carried.
COAL
Champaign Coal $ Stoker Company - #1 buckwheat $15.00 per ton
Stoker Pea 14.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid on coal be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study
and report. Carried.
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Page 2 December 12, 1962
TRIPHAWIL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Harris
Dates; upw�V: sor of the Town o f Lansing, dated November 36, 1962, which was addressed
to the Mayor` dfl-the Village of Cayuga Hej ht.s and the Superintendent of Public Works
of the U4,,Pf Ithaca:'' .In his letter Mr• lt4ies inquired if the Village and the City
would be it,%4tive otp a application by this land owner for the formation of a water
district, It is propbsed to extend the existing water main located in N. Triphammer
Road, and which stops at ; 'hydrant at about the line between the Town of Ithaca and
Town of Lansing, into the .property owned by Triphammer Development Co. , Inc. The
property owner has indicated that it would pay the entire cost of main extensio% and
fire hydrants and would then deed over the main and hydrants to the water dis�rict with-
out cost.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Pickering
RESOLVE'), that the request Ibe,Te£erred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report, Carried.
MARSHALL-HIRSHFELD DEVELOPMENT: The Clerk read a letter from John IV. Hirshfeld in
which he submitted an altarn4te plan for handling storm water run-off from the pro-
posed streets in his development II. He requested approval of his plan which pro-
vides for this drainage to`�b a carried along Brookfield Road and discharged into the
City drainage system. '
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
:FLUORIDATION: The Clerk re'44r* letter from Dr. R.H. Broad, Secretary of the Tompkins
County Medical .Society, enclqp,jAg a resolution which had been unanimously passed by
the Medical Society endorsin#j, a fluoridation of the City's water supply as an
economical, safe public heal approach to the reduction of dental caries.
By Comm. Conley: seconded"by ,Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request received from the Medical Society for fluoridation be
re aried to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried.
fi The Clerk ,then read a resolution approved on December 3, 1962 by the unanimous vote
of the "Ithaca Committee Opposed to Fluoridation" urging that the city continue to
provide water without the addition of fluorides.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the resolution opposing fluoridation be referred to the Water & Sewer
Committee for study and report. 'Carried.
Prof. Laurence H. McDaniels, Scientific Adviser to the Committee, appeared and spoke
briefly in support of the resolution opposing fluoridation. He urged that a public
hearing on the matter be held before any definite action is taken.
BIDS : The Clerk informed the Board that the Council had defeated a motion to take
bids on operation of the bus system as recommended by the Board.
SEWER SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY: The Clerk reported that a letter from Ben Boynton,
Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, requesting whether the City will extend .
Sewer services to areas in the Town short of annexation had been read at the last
meeting of the Council and referred to the Board for consideration with a request
that the Council be informed of the Board's action on the request.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Corlm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
WATER $ SEWER RATES: Superintendent Laverty reported that he had received a survey
of water & sewer rates as prepared by Carl "ftAndall, who had been engaged as a con-
sultant to make such a survey.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo �' `
RESOLVED, that the survey be referred to th*-,)f#ter & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried,
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WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported that. Modjeski $ Masters had in-
formed him that its report on the Nest Seneca Street bridge 'it b here by Monday,
December 17th. Coma,, Leary criticized the c�ortint#ed delay. ,• gineer Cass explained
that certain additional measurements had been requested by- 6`bridge .consultants
which caused this last delay:
Page 3 December 12, 1962
STEt'dART PARK IWERFRONT:' The Clerk reported that the Youth Advisory Council had
recommended to the Common Council that the bathing beach at Stewart Park be closed
unless some action is taken to alleviate present unsatisfactory conditions that
exist there.
The following report on a survey of the pollution problem was presented by Mr.
Hannan, Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works :
LAKE CURRENTS - On three occasions have released as many as 35 weighted floats and wry
observed their travels over several hours and plotted the courses on the Geological
map. Other than the floats in the creeks, the procedure has been to set a line
across the lake from the East Shore to the outer channel marker so as to intercept
any current having a bearing on the Stewart Park problems .
Definite conclusion is that the inflowing creeks (Fall, Inlet $ Cascadilla) create
a strong, wide current in the range of 8 to 10 feet per minute in a north-west or
straight down the lake course.
Tentative conclusion is that the counter current is a much narrower but possibly
faster (as much as 12 feet per minute) current in a south east direction along
the c .:t shore headed for Stewart Park.
The winds have a definite influence on surface floats and even though we chose calm
days (wind velocities down to less than 4 miles per hour) , the wind was the dominating
factor and our results had to be interpolated to correct for these slight breezes.
We now think that we will be able to pin point the on-shore currents at Stewart Park
at any particular time but have a strong feeling that they will (1) vary from day to
day depending on creek flows (2) will be so small as to be insignificant (3) prove
to be unable to overcome the much stronger wind influences as far as possible beach
.pollution is' concerned."
DENNP.-46NDREWS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RES . '1I•f! that the Board authorizes Dennis Andrews, filter plant operator, to attend
an a •rimed water treatment plant operators' school to be held at Rochester, N.Y. Mrr�I
from cember 10 to December 14th; and that he be reimbursed for his expenses while
attending this school upon his presentation of a proper voucher therefor.
Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
R SOLVED, that water invoice #2821 in the amount of $33.04 which was rendered to the
Hull Heating Ccmpany be expunged because it was misdirected; and that a new bill in
a like amount, which is 'in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered to the
Railway Express Agency in place thereof,
Carried.
VINCENT P. HANNAN APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Vincent P. Hannan be and hereby is appointed to the position of
Assistant Superintendent c Public Works as the result of having passed a civil
service examination; and that his appointment be effective December 17th, for a
16-week probational period at an annual salary of $9,234.00.
Carried.
I LEACH R. MORGAN, JR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Leach R. Morgan, Jr. as a meter reader
be approved, subject to a civil service examination; and that his appointment be
• effective December 17th. at the rate of $1 .95 per hour, the minimum of grade 18 in
the Compensation Plan. Carried. rr�
MICHAEL A. OCELLO: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Reulein "d
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Michael A. Ocello as an engineering
aide, be approved subject to a civil service examination; and that his appointment be
effective December 17th. at an annual rate of $3,330.00, the minimum of grade 13 in
the 'Compensation Plan. Carried.
AUDIT: ' By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Flnan'Ge Committee as listed on
audit abstract #23-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
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TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Reulein: seconded by Alderman Pickering
RESOLVED, t at the Council e requested to amend Section 182, Schedule III Article
XX of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by
adding thereto the following:
Woodcrest Avenue; from E. State Street to Eastwood Avenue, east side,
Carried.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo presented three statements on the Transit System prepared
by the City Controller.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Conley
RESOLVED, that the following statement and reports Prepared by the City Controller
be received and made a part of the minutes of this meeting, that they be referred
to Council for its information, and that all future bus reports be referred to the
Council also.
Carried.
Mayor Ryan and
Board of Public Works
Gentlemen:
Attached find three statements of the Transit System.
1) Operating statement on a cash basis for the period January 1, 1962 thru November
30, 1962. This is an accounting of all dollars spent in 1962 on the'. transit
system regardless of the period incurred and without pro-rating any expense.
2) Operating statement including only those expenses attributable to 1962 and
including depreciation on all equipment regardless of payment.
3) Operating statement including only those expenses attributable to 1962, pro-
rating 1962 equipment purchases over 11/12th, of the year and not including
the Madsen buses. This is, a modified cash basis.
For your information; the cost of work space and facilities for four busses from
a commercir,il leasor would 'amoun to `$100 per month or $1,100 forAhe' e1even mohths
of 1962, 'This is based on conversations with an individual in a bus operation some-
what similar to our Transit System. THIS FIGURE IS NOT ADDED TO THE FIGURES ON THE
ATTACHED STATEMENTS,
Respectfully submitted
Fred Weinstein
City Controller.
COMMUNITY TRANSIT
CASH BASIS
JANUARY 3, 1962 to NOVEMBER 30, 1962
Drivers - Salary 230257,17
Drivers - Vacation 296.71 23,553.88
Manager 244. 72
Mechanics 9,188.53
Parts- '& Repairs 2,637.77 11,826.30
Motor Fuel & Lubricants 5,566.71
Rent of Equipment 4,825.75
Telephone . 14.40
Advertising 90.14
Insurance Z,9i,4 r 17,
Dues 32.08
Commissions 172,50
Office Expense 108.92
Printing 368.80
Travel 19 .30
Uniforias & 'Coveralls 360.58
MiscellaMaous Supplies 27.91
Equipment 3�900.04
Total Expense 54,205.20
Income 43,857.06
Net Loss for Year - Cash Basis (16,348. 14)
Page 5 December 12, 1962
COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM
INCLUDING ONLY EXPENSES ATTRIBUTABLE
TO 1962 AND DEPRECIATING EQUIPMENT
Loss - Cash Basis (10,348.14)
Less: 1961 Expense Paid in 1962 - Mechanics 784.55
Commissions 7.50
Parts 93.47
Rental 825.00
Rental 1,091. 15
Printing 25.50
Parts 69.82
Parts 80.70
Oil 15. 12
Parts 30,15
Parts 159.96
3,182.92
7,165.22)
Less: Equipment Purchases 3,900.04
Plus: Depreciation on Equipment - 20% for 11 mos. (715.00)
Plus Depreciation on New Buses @ 15 years for
9 months (3600 ,;- 3/4) (2,700.00) 485.04
Net Loss - 1962 Depreciation Equipment (6,680.18)
On cash basis - not including 1961 expenses Paid in 1962 and pro-rating equipment
purchases 11/12th. year and being written off in full in 1962.
Not including bus purchases from Madsen.
COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM
JANUARY 1, 1962 to NOVEMBER 30, 1962
INCOME 433857.06
EXPENSES
Consulting Fees -
Drivers Payroll 24,059.48
Mechanics & Other Payroll 8,745.59
Rental of Equipment 30644.60
Maintenance of Equipment 2,245.14
Commissions 187.50
Travel 198.30
Miscellaneous 158.93
Gas & Oil 5,556.48
Uniforms 360.58
Printing & Advertising 463.67
Insurance 2,914.17
Equipment 2,633.32
TOTAL EXPENSES 51016T.76
Loss (7,310.70)
Comm. Conley expressed his opinion that this is a good honest report. Controller
Weinstein reviewed briefly the items of overhead, such as time spent handling the
receipts, and posting the accounts, which cannot be measured and therefore is not
charged as expenses of bus operation.
Mayor Ryan Presented and read the following statement.
"I would like to ask the Board if it is Possible to request the Council to reconsider
the plan of having the city continue to overate the busses. Time is running short
and I would like to hear from the Commissioners and Mr. Weinstein.
BOARD OF ?PUBLIC WORKS AROCEEDIN(9
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
DECEYBE'R 12, lc62
LVRR - Ithaca Branch 33.04
Berry, Edgar ?. & Francis 7.70 ,'
Allen, Irving W. & Ida L. 7.90 y.
Bush, Lenke I. 10.701
City of Ithaca - Betty Jean Mahoney 160.08 ,
Randolph, Lowell F. 86,10
Osborn, Robert C. 94.80 r"
Beach, Yaynard D. & Julia P. 80.54
Aival.iotis, John & Alexandra 54.90 ,
De Felice & Son 237.50 --
Kostrub, Frank V. & Margaret 156.55
National Cash 95.00
Perry, Dr. Roger 2.00 '
Cornell University 13.85'
7il_lage of Interlaken 46.03
7e Felice & Son 53.98 '
City of Tthaca - Wallace Steel Inc. 141.00 ,
City of Ithaca - D`14 35.26
Vorhis, W. Hoyt & Anna M. - City of Ithaca 41.13
City of Ithaca - Dump 202.88 1
Whiting, F. J., Jr. - City of Ithaca 138.57
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 193.20
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 230.20 r
AP-ROVED BY FINANCE r,�) �TTT EE
N le ty At��.'
Page 6 December 12, 1962
The report that is given out every month in my opinion is not a true report inasmuch
as it does not show the amortization and interest on the new busses and therefore
tends to show less of a loss to the taxpayers who have to pay for the few who ride
them.
This is no reflection on our Controller, Mr. Weinstein, who in my opinion does a
wonderful ,job for the City. However, I wonder if he is given all the facts and
figures by those responsible for this."
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - SEWER FUND: Controller Weinstein reported that it had
become necessary to request the Council to provide an additional $20,000.00 to
cover an estimated operating deficit in the Sewer Fund. He advised that, because
of a time problem, this had been done without first bringing, it to the Board's
attention but that he had secured the Superintendent's approval to do so.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Controller's action in this matter be approved.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
SPECIAL MEETING 4 :30 P.M. Dec . 19, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Reulein, Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Alderman - Baldwin
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst, Supt. of Public 11orks - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Planner - Bonner
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
W.&UR INV_Q_,J0L_EZ NQED-: Supt. Laverty called attention to an error made
in computing an invoice rendered to Mrs . R.C. Osborn and recommended
that it be expunged and a new corrected invoice be approved and rendered
in place thereof .
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2856 which was rendered to Mrs. R.C. Osborn
in the amount of $94.80 be expunged due to an error in computation and
that a new invoice in the amount of $149.80 be approved and ordered
rendered in place thereof.
Carried.
V1Z,5-1� ;STRFE.T. RBaLGE: Mayor Ryan announced he had called this
special meeting to discuss the report received from Modjeski & Masters
on the West Seneca Street Bridge ,
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the report on the West Seneca Street bridge received from
Modjeski & Masters be referred to the Creeks 8 Bridges Committee for
study and report.
AYES : 5
NAYS; 1 - Leary Carried.
A delegation of business men from the Vilest end appeared. Mr. A. L. Hull
spoke briefly and informed the Board that his retail business had dropped
off completely since the closing of the bridge. He stated that if the
bridge is not opened to traffic he will be forced to discontinue his
retail store at its present location.
Comm. Leary urged the bridge be reopened to better traffic conditions on
W. Buffalo and West State Streets, to provide for expansion of business in
the West end and homes on West Hill, and to broaden the tax base by
increasing business expansion in the West end area,
Comm. Yengo advised the Creeks 8 Bridges Committee will expect to have
its study of the report completed in time to report on it at the next
regular meeting of the Board.
On motion the meeting was adjourned .
Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular K: e;, ng 4:30 p.m. December 26, 1962
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners Reulein, Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan
Commissioner-Elect - Frank S. Alo
Alderme.n - Baldwin
Attorney - Clynes
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Assistant City Engineer - Melchen
Forest;r - Ba;cer
Cc.t re l.7,F 1%-�insl[ein
Clerk
Deputy Clerk - Grey
Planner - L:orner
Building Co-mmdssioner - Golder
'Mayor Ryan in•-roduced and welcomed Mr. Frank S. Alo who he had selected to succeed
JMr. Reulein as a member of the Board effective January 1, 1963.
MI NUT ?,lir,ut,�s of the last regular meeting and the Special Meeting of December 19th.
4Uly approl ed. '
'.'' Imo_.^,_'.? :;T - S1'1�;ET LIGHT: The Clerk read a letter from Benjamin J. Schiavi, 108
requesting additional street lighting on West Lewis Street.
r s.-Zonded by Comm. Reulein
F. _ __0 request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
"?'C STUDY: Assistant Engineer Melchen presented and read a report on
; - Fall Creek School District, including a letter explaining the
P " C seconded by Comm. Yengo
F: report be received and referred to the Capital Imnrovements, Park-
i:t. C—, Attee. Carried.
Assistant Engineer Melchen then presented a progress report on
as follows :
CATEGORIES
I II III IV Totals
12362 10 17 9 24 60
12 7 0 3 22
^ -17 -8 -1 -5 31
L_.. _. _ ... .. .' ion pending 5 16 8 22 51
By Comn. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
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� .. follcwing low bids on chemicals and coal be accepted and awarded
' ? - to Jones Chemicals, Inc. @ $4.57 per cwt.
to General Chemical Division
Allied Chemical & Dye Corp. @ $2.2035 per cwt.
to Jones Chemicals, Inc. @ $13.75 per cwt.
Coal - to Champaign Coal & Stoker Co. @ $15.00 per ton for
buckwheat $ $14.00 per ton for stoker pea.
Carried.
;_",:ES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
L;:e report submitted by Carl Crandall in reference to water & sewer
rates L e and that the Common Council be requested to authorize a 28.4% in-
care.-r,e .:: w--'.,3r & sewer rates to become effective on all bills rendered after April
1, 19 ? ,
Carried.
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Page 2 December 26, 1962
TRIPHAMMER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY - WATER SERVICE: Comm. Conley presented and read the
following statement which had been prepared by Assistant Superintendent Hannan:
Recommend that the furnishing of water to the Triphammer Development project be re-
fused. While there would be no strain on the ability to produce the water at the
filter plant, we do not yet have the solution to the operational distribution
difficulties which plagued us last summer.
Our new pumping facilities which would solve this problem are only scheduled for de-
sign this year and construction next year. Until then any additional load, especially
one drawing from the Cayuga Heights and Christopher Circle tanks, would create an im-
possible situation during dry or hot weather demands.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that based on the report of Assistant Superintendent Hannan covering the
difficulties experienced in furnishing water to the Northeast area last summer, the
Board hereby denies the request of Harris Dates, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing,
for water service to the property of Triphammer Development Co. , Inc.
Carried.
MARSHALL-HIRSIiFELD DEVELOPMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the alternate plan for run-off drainage along Brookfield Road submitted
at the last meeting by Dr. John IV. Hirshfeld be approved. Carried.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Yengo presented and read the following letter re-
ceived December 24, 1962 by Engineer Cass regarding the IJest Seneca Street bridge:
Mr.. Leon Cass, City Engineer
City of Ithaca
Ithaca, New York
RE: WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE
Dear Mr. Cass:
This letter will confirm our telephone conversation on Friday afternoon, December
14, 1962. Unfortunately, I did not have time to review the inspection report on the
West Seneca Street Bridge, which was sent to you by Mr. Sorgenfrei on December 12,
until after it had left the office. After reading the report, when I spoke to you
I stated that I do not believe it would be to the best interests of the City to spend
the funds estimated in our report to be necessary to make repairs to the existing
structure.
The required repairs are not recommended since it is felt that, should you srend this
amount of money, you would still have an inadequate capacity and one which might fail
under the restricted loadings due to its general deteriorated condition. It would
also be necessary to post this structure for the limited loads and, even with posting,
it would not be possible to enforce the limitations. Should a heavy truck break the
structure down. it is entirely possible that some serious damage or deaths to individuals
may result. Such an occurence would likely lead to suits being filed against the City
by those so injured or damaged.
Consequently, it is recommended that the existing structure be permanently removed
from service. If a structure is needed at this location, the repair funds could be
added to additional funds to be appropriated to build a suitable structure which
would have no load restrictions and its life would be extended for many years.
Very truly yours,
Modjeski and Masters
Engineers
FMM;ns Sgnd. by: F.M. Masters
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that in accordance with the recommendation received from Modjeski & Masters
the }Vest Seneca Street bridge be not repaired; and that the bridge be dismantled and
removed.
AYES : 2 - Yengo, Conley
NAYS: 3 - Reulein, Leary, Egan Motion Defeated.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the West Seneca Street bridge be not dismantled and removed until such
time as arrangements are made for its replacement with a new bridge.
THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
CITY BAIL
ITHACA* NEW YORK
Gentlemen,
The report "Fall Creek School District Traffic Study", requested by the
Fall Creek School Parent Teacher Association Safety Committee on June 14, 1962
and authorized by the Board of Public Works on J ly 119 1962* is presented
herewith.
The report recommends the increased use of pavement marked crosswalks for
pedestrians, the installation of effective warning signs in advance of
designated school crosswalks, the development of hime - to school routes
for pupils, and the installation of traffic signals with pedestrian indications
at the intersections of North Cayuga Street with Tompkins and Lincoln Streets*
The Fall Creek School PTA should be commended for the excellent cooperation
and assistance rendered in the conduct of this traffic study, Approximately
one—hundred — forty man, hours were volunteered in organizing, supervising,
observing and summarizing the necessary pedestrian and vehicular traffic
counts. The writer acknowledges this as a major community effort to assist
the City in solving a neighborhood traffic problem„
Respectfully submitted
Edward Nr. Melchen Jr.
FALL Ci�"E',.' SG._:GI,,_T DIS)TDICT TRAFFIC STUUI
AR2"A STUDIED: The Fall Creoil- School District is that area of tile City 1%,hicli
contributes students to t-lic; all Greek S611iool, and is bounded, on t,-,c South
and .,.,est by Cascadilla Cree::,, on tae cast b-,, University Avenue and LaLe Litrect,
and on the north by the City line.
_2L� �Ljj: C, an'-ed traiE"Eic -.,,-atterns -resultinl-, 'ma t-e ne,.,, Itinaca School
o-ocration Nave increased the -"oedestrian-vehicle Con-I'l-icts "-I'licil 61ildrep e31-
counter enroute to-and-frol,n t',,e Fall Crec.rl School. Parental concern. 'o or child
safety -,"TwIToted the request "or a stud;, of tra.-LH-He conditions wliic"I'i irould lead
to t..,,c reconcr,=ILLatlon of warranted, tra±--fic control m.casurcs.
SCONE 0.17 STUDY: Pu-pil distribution ilas deter Iincd -from school records Lind
-plottod on c r,.a7) of the district.
Vehicle and volumes and -movements v;ere observed at eiglat inter-
sections on aVerafTe days -from 7:30 Al". to 5:30
Pir-sical conditions in ,rox.imity to -Cac intersections were examined' witil
rcs-ooct to visibility characteristics., -parking, restrictions -prevalent or needed,
and
t'- o condition of pave-ment mar"
the accicicnt I'iistorics of intersections in the study area were cieter�mincd
:I:roi-.i Police Do-partiment records.
(Yt)scrvc6 venicle and pedestrian volumes tvjerc c amrD Lire CI with the warrants
_-Hc si�7nals contai - I, an. 'Eraj--
1 , n-d in t',e 11:� ual oil U-,iifori-�� ffic Control Devices
ji o r -I.-r,--0 -
v t1no :iUrcau of Puilic Roac!"S.
or S-racts anti :?j
Tho roco.na-iondations o-f this report will:
1. :,ininize t-.c nur,"ocr 0-71-, L
streets children imst cross cilroute to SC 1001•
mlari:cci SC1,10
L to 5-�cciFlcallY 1 01 crossin�-S.
Channol c7ij.l,,',To
S. i:,,,azi-,i,=, advantage of t.1c servIccs illroviccc, JS t:,e sc!2Ool cross-
C. t
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ta"O 0-�- 5 i i-,yDa' ZO
'dc routes s easily i�--011owcc;. Illy
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
7EMTI ER 26, 1962
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E. R. S. Realty Corp. 10.70
Fenner, Casper L. 10.70 ./.
Nuccio, Vincent & Mary 10.70�-'
Ginnetti, Rose Estate & Crutts, Jay 54.28 .1
Co-cnerative Consumers Soc. Tnc. 315.92-'
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Stasko, Yicha.el Jr. 7.56e"'
Consolidated Gas Service Co. 24.31..- ,
Texaco Co. 54.29 /
Trumansburg Water District 58.73r-
City of Ithaca _ Tthaca Agency Inc. 76.00.✓`
City of Ithaca - B. Rohrer 50.00.
Finger Lakes State Parks Commission 10.00'
Cornell university 41.64 ,-"
Cornell university 9.C1
Cornell university 3n.46F
City of Ithaca 238.65,
City of Ithaca 147.8_6 r
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Page 3 December 26, 1962
Comm. Conley urged that the Board accept the recommendations received from Modjeski
and blasters. Comm. Reulein stated the letter referred to vehicular not pedestrian
traffic.
AYES: 3 - Reulein, Leary, Egan
NAYS: 2 - Yengo, Conley Motion Carried.
It was then moved by Comm. Leary and seconded by Comm. Egan that if the old bridge is
to be dismantled the Board authorize advertising for bids on a new one to replace it
based on plans and specifications used for the State and Buffalo bridges. Upon in-
quiry, Engineer Cass stated that, while the snan is identical with those at State
and Buffalo Streets, it was his opinion that a new bridge will have to be designed
for the h1est Seneca Street location and all structural steel parts will need to be
reviewed. Comm. Conley stated that if the Board decides to have a new bridge it
must f:6rst ask the Council for the funds to finance it.
At this point Comm. Leary withdrew his motion.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to contact Modjeski & Masters as soon
as possible and secure an estimate of the cost of updating the design and preparing
plans and specifications for a new bridge. Carried.
Upon inquiry, Engineer Cass estimated this cost at annroximately $20,000.00.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $20,000.00 to
finance the cost of preparing design Plans and specifications for a new bridge.
Carried.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends a new bridge on West Seneca Street.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Reulein
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed
on audit abstract #24-1962 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
SEVILLE REULEIN'S EXPIRATION OF TERM: Mayor Ryan noted that Comm. Seville Reulein
ended his term as a member of the Board with this meeting and read a prepared state-
ment regarding Mr. Reulein's services.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's statement be received, endorsed and made a Part of the
minutes of this meeting to read as follows:
"As Seville Reulein leaves the Board of Public Works today, I would like to point out
the fine work he has accomplished as a member of that Board. The City can be grateful
for the many hours he put in at City Hall for the nast six years, attending meetings,
etc.
He has helped solve many problems, especially traffic and narking, which he was very
interested in. This,however, has not been his only concern.
He has taken an active interest in nearly everything that has come up at Board
meetings at City Hall. These include Clater and Sewer, Finance, Capital Imnrovements,
Public Buildings, Bridges, etc.
In my opinion, he has been fair in all his oninions and has always had the city tax-
payers in mind on all his decisions.
I hope Seville will consider serving on some Board or Committee in the future. The
City needs more men like him.
John F. Ryan, Mayor"
Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. (!� �;.� 7
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk