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CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 9, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Kilby, Hart, Burns
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
Commissioner Frank S. Alo was sworn in by the Clerk and then took his seat at the
meeting.
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
VICE - CHAIRMAN: Comm. Leary nominated Mr. Yengo for Vice-Chairman of the Board for
the ensuing year. There were no other nominations and the Mayor declared Mr. Yengo
unanimously elected as Vice-Chairman,
HOMER PALMER WATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from Homer C. Palmer regarding a
water bill ,in the amount of $189.20 for his property at 209 College Avenue which he
had paid November 15, 1962. He contended the bill was exhorbitant because it covered
a six months' period due to a new meter man reading during the time who could not
find the meter. He stated that his bill had been divided and billed at half of the
cubic feet used for each three-month's period which resulted in a higher bill. He
requested an 'adjustment based on the cubic feet used being figured as a single unit
for the entire period.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
WEST HILL P.T.A. - TRAFFIC SURVEY: The Clerk read a letter from the Secretary of
the West Hill P.T.T. requesting t e Board to authorize a study of traffic and street
crossing conditions in the West Hill school area.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Ryan announced his appointment of the following Standing ,
ommittees of the Board for the ensuing year:
WATER & SANITARY SEWERS
Conley Yengo Pickering
HIGHWAYS, GARBAGE AND STREET LIGHTING
Pickering Conley Egan
CREEKS $ BRIDGES
Yengo Alo Conley
PUBLIC BUILDINGS & GROUNDS
Leary Yengo Pickering
FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS
Egan Alo Leary
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PARKING & TRAFFIC
Alo Leary Egan
BUS
Yengo Alo Leary
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SEWER ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk iepo�,ted that the collectible status of old sewer
ssessments had_b,een -referred to the'i4ater $ Sewer,'Committee on January 24, 1962
and:•that action,.haii�t n .�l rred thereon nendingf'd report from N.Y.S. Department
of"A dit $ ContaFol'1� ili of an examination expected to be made soon thereafter,
'.HeIecommended that lig inmitt$e review the matter again at this time in view of -the
ination being completed.
By ,Comm. Pickering': seconded by Comm. Leary .fi°..
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for further -
study and report thereon.
Carried
MARINA - WATER & ELECTRIC SERVICES: The Clerk inquired if it is intended to complete
the extension of water and electric services to all boat slips on the north side of
the 'ai-rport park marina for the 1963 season. He stated that 40 of the slips were
provided with such service in 1962 and there remains 14 without the service. He
`t. requested the Board to make a decision at an early date to help him in arranging for
W the renting of these facilities.
- By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study
and report thereon at the next meeting. Carried.
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RELEASE: Attorney Clynes presented a general release for work done by the Water
Department to repair a street sign damaged by Thomas Mahoney in the total amount
. .,.,' of $168.28. He recommended approval as requested by Mr. Mahoney's insurance carrier.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, ,that the release as presented be approved and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
k Carried.
UNDERWATER LAND GRANT: Attorney Clynes reported that the City had applied to the:
State for an under water land grant for land needed at the airport nark and had
received correspondence thereon during the past three years. He advised that a
field trip will be made by a State Representative regarding this matter very soon.-,
DEED TO SEWER MAINS: Attorney Clynes reported he had prepared a deed from W.E.
i Dennis to the City covering purchase of sewer mains in the newly-annexed area on4,•
the Coddington Road.
APPOINTMENTS: Supt. Laverty recommended several appointments which were approved
as -follows :
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the appointments in the non-competitive class, recommended by the
Superintendent, be approved to become effective January 14, 1963 as follows
P R E S E N T P R 0 P 0 S: E, D
Name Title Grade Step Rate Title Gr ' r
•Step Rate
Duane Armstrong Maintainer 18 Min. 1.95 Motor Equip, On. 2� f3f), .n. 2.19
Ezra Bagley Laborer 15 2 1.87 Maintainer 1 ' fin. 1.95
Frederick French Laborer 15 1 1.80 Maintainer ..k"Min. 1.95
James Lawrence Groundskeeper 15 3 1.95 Maintainer
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment in the compptitive class,
recommended by the Superintendent, be approved to become effective January 14, 1963
as follows; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary
examination for this position:
George Chelekis Laborer 15 Max. 2.03 Auto Mechanic 22. 2.28
x ';Carried.
ROUTE #13: Superintendent Laverty reported that State Engineers in Syr
reviewing plans for the next stage of Route 13, within the City, and exact to
forward the plans to Albany soon for final approval. He anticipated bid will be
taken on this project in the Spring, with construction scheduled to start during
1963.
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BIDS - HYDRATED LIME: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the contract for hydrated lime for the ensuing year be awarded to
the Warner Company, the only bidder, at $24.69 per ton in accordance with the terms
of its bid as submitted.
Carried.
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DIGESTER PLANS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Stearns $ Wheler be authorized to Prepare plans and specifications for
a new digester at the Sewage Treatment Plant at a cost not to exceed $11,200 including
the cost of making, the application to the State for any available State or Federal
aid toward the construction and engineering cost of this project ; and that the Mayor
and Clerk be authorized to sign agreement tharefor/. Carried.
STREET LIGHT - LEWIS STREET: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
SOLVED, that the installation of a 2,500 lumen street light on Pole #9-26 line
166 on hest Lewis Street be authorized at an additional annual cost of $23.00.. r
Carried. "
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by ,th.e 4-the nce Committee as listed on
audit abstract #1-1963 be approved for payment; ".arid bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
EDWARD W. MELCHEN, JR - ACTING CITY ENGINEER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Edward W. Melc en, r., sistant City Engineer, be appointed Acting
City Engineer at an annual salary of $8,536.00, the minimum of grade 37 in the
Compensation Plan; and that his appointment become effective March 1,1963 upon the
retirement of Leon H. Cass, City Engineer.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. �C
Geo. A. B lean
City Clerk
ACCOUNTS !"ITEIVAi"Ll:
Cornell University "m
All State Insurance Co. 365.48
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 23, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, (bnley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Burns, Hart, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Asst. Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Supt. Laverty called attention to the promotion of James Lawrence at the
last meeting. He advised that his rate should have been established at $2.03 per
hour in accordance with provisions of the Compensation Plan and he requested that
the minutes be corrected to reflect this change.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to correct the minutes of the last meeting
as recommended by the Superintendent; and that the minutes be approved as thus
y: corrected.
Carried.
:: CITY CEMETERY: The Clerk read a letter from D. Boardman Lee criticizing the poor
condition :.n �ahi,h the City Cemetery is maintained. He recommended adoption of a
program of improvements to include repair of the fence around the cemetery, keep
gates closed from dusk to dawn each day, keen one caretaker on grounds at all times
while gates are open, repair the drives and walks, repair all monuments and gravestoneSo
repair all vaults, cause Pedestrians, if any, to use paths, invest the cemetery trust
funds to better advantage and re-establish a schedule of rates for annual care and
upkeep of lots and enforce collection of such charges.
By Coma. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, t?:at the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
PARK NAMES: The Clerk read a letter from the Garden Information Center of Greater
Ithaca recorr-ending th=.± the airport park be named "The Leon H. Cass Marina Park"
honoring hi::r for his active part in developing the area. It also recommended that
the planted area near the Plaza on the Elmira Road be named the "Richard S. Baker
Park" i. his honor for being largely responsible for its development.
By Comm. Corley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the recommendations be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee
for consideration and retort. Carried.
LIBRARY STJRAGE CPACE: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell Public Library Assn. re-
questing that storage space for approximately 8,000 books be made available to it by
June 1, 1263, to meet its needs for the remainder of 1963 and for the first half of
1964.
By Comm. Cs:iley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study
and report. Carried.
MERRY-GO-RCUND CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from Robert L. Cochran requesting
renewal of his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1963 season. Due to
the revenue dropping lower each year and with the proposed park entrance fee, he re- , ,
quested tr-t the concession fee be cut in half to $325.00
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report_. Carried.
BUSES AND BUS DRIVERS' COMPLAINTS: Mayor Ryan reported receipt of a complaint that
city trucks and other pieces of equipment had to be stored outside the city garage
building while busses are kept inside at night and that this is causing considerable
delay in geeing the trucks and equipment started during the cold weather. He also
reported receipt of a complaint that bus drivers are not permitted lunch time during
working hours.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that both complaints be referred to the Bus Operation Committee for study
and report. Carried.
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Superintendent Laverty reported one of the new busses had been out of service for
two weeks for repairs, that the repairs had been made at no cost to the city and
it was back in operation again, He reported another bus had been out of service for
a shorter period to install an alternator, and that it too was back in service again.
BIDS - USED BULLDOZER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase
of a used bulldozer. Carried.
ASSISTANT CITY ENGINEER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to hire an Assistant City Engineer
at the minimum of grade 27 in the Compensation Plan.
Carried.
PARKING LOTS - REPORT: Superintendent Laverty nresenteclfand reviewed briefly a report
showing income received from the various city-owned/street Parking lots for the year
ending December 31,
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Cass reported receipt of a proposal from Modjeski
and Masters to revise plans for a new bridge on West Seneca Street and prenare suitable
plans, contracts and specifications for a lump sum of $4500.00. If it is necessary to
make new nlans for a welded structure the cost of these services will amount to
$10,000.00. The preliminary cost of a new structure was estimated in the amount of
$1660000.00 for contract items only.
Based on this figure, Mr. Cass estimated the total cost at $185,700.00 to include re-
design of present plans, core borings, supervision, engineering, inspection, aprroach
work and cost of a bond issue.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that ;,he proposals and estimates received from Modjeski & Masters be re-
ferred to the Finance Committee of the -Common Council for its information and con.
sideration. Carried.
FEDERAL GRANTS FOR SEWER CONSTRUCTION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested for authority to make application for
federal grants on the following construction:
Project Total Estimated Cost
Coddington Road Sewer $ 38,000.00
Sewage Digester 178,000.00
Fourth Street Sewer 103,000.00
Carried.
HOMER PALMER - WATER BILL:
Comm. Conley reviewed the request received at the last meeting from Homer Palmer to
have his bill computed on a six-months' basis rather than two bills computed separately
on three months' basis each. He advised that the bill had been calculated three
different ways, in accordance with standard practice, and there was little, if any,
difference either way.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Mr. Palmer's request be denied; and that the Sunerintendent be directed
to write and advise him of the Board's decision.
Carried.
SEWER ASSESSMENTS EXPUNGED: Comm. Conley reported that the Water $ Sewer Committee
had reviewed a list of all old sewer assessments receivable remaining on the city's
records and found that it is the opinion of N.Y. State Department of Audit & Control,
as stated in its last two audit reports made and filed in the office of the City Clerk*
that these unpaid sewer assessments are uncollectible and should be expunged from the
records. He reported that the City Attorney concurs in this opinion.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the unpaid sewer assessments in the total amount of $10,525.06 which
appears on the city's records as of January 1, 1963 be and they hereby are expunged
as recommended by N.Y. State Department of Audit $ Control and the City Attorney; and
that the City Controller be directed to expunge them from his records.
Carried.
STEARNS & WHELER CONTRACT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes Stearns & Wheler to nrepare plans and specifications
for the Fourth Street Sewer interceptor, including the preparation of an application
for a federal grant in connection therewith, at a cost of not to exceed $3,800.00;
and the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract for such work
upon approval of the City Attorney. Carried.
BOAR') OF r1TMLIC WORKS -PROCEE??INCTS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JANUARY 23, 1963
Leachtneaur, John Estate 22.00
?hoover, P-"argaret D. 11.23
Fish, Herman & Hazel 11.23
Kavanaa h, Fran'< J. & Pauline R. 11.23
Turner, Clesson & Elizabeth 11.23
Crutts, Jay 11.23
Rice, Floyd & Ruth L. 11.23
Board of Education 11.23
Town of Ithaca 6,975.00
Village of Cay-uga Hei7hts 5,550.00
Town of Lansing - YcKinney's ?eater District 75.00
Sinclair Refining Co. 10.00
Morse Chain Co. 175.00
City of Ithaca - 1525 Slaterville Road 50,00
Hull Heating & Plumbing 8.96
Cornell University 23.70
City of Ithaca - T)FIJ 56.39
City of Ithaca - City Hall Annex 40.35
City of Ithaca - City Dump 24.20
AP?? OVED BY FINANCE CO/^,:�gTTEE
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William F. O'Dell 166.146
Board. of Education qz/ &L
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MARINA - WATER $ ELECTRIC SERVICES: Comm. Leary recommended installation of water
and electric outlets to serve the remaining boat slips on the north side of the marina
canal. He advised it had been estimated to cost $500.00 whereas such service will
produce additional income of $140.00 annually.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Sunerintendent be authorized to install water and electrical outlets
for the remaining boat slips on the north side of the marina canal and make these
services available for the 1963 season, at an estimated cost of $500.00.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that t:�e bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on
audit abstract #2-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
TRAFFIC REPORT: Comm. Alo reported that the Traffic Engineering Department is in
arrears on satisfying 57 requests for traffic engineering services. The following
items are currently in Process of preparation:
1) Cost estimate for installation of traffic signals on North Cayuga Street at
Tompkins Street and at Lincoln Street to implement the recommendations of the
Fall Creek School District Traffic Study.
%p 2) Plans for installation of the flashing signal at junction of E. State Street and
Green Street.
° a 3) Study and recommendations to implement the Traffic Control Plan for the Proposed
Meadow Street and Northeast Arterials.
�y STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, 1246 Dual narking meters are in service on city streets and in municipal
parking lots, and,
WHEREAS, a complete stock of snare parts and mechanisms is maintained for servicing
these 1246 narking meters, and,
WHEREAS, funds are currently budgeted for the purchase of 103 narking meters in 1963,
and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the city for reasons of efficiency
and economy to standardize on parking meters, therefore he it,
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt a resolution, Pursuant to
Section 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 park-
ing meter in such quantities as there may be funds appropriated for that Purrose during
1963. Carried.
TRAFFIC ENGINEERING ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING: Comm. Alo reported that the Traffic
Engineering Advisory Committee to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles will meet in
Utica, New York on February 6, 7 and 8 and that funds have been budgeted to permit
the attendance of the Assistant Engineer.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that Edward W. Melchen, Jr. , Assistant City Engineer, be authorized to
attend this meeting in Utica on the dates indicated at city expense.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Ble an
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 13, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor Ryan
Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Alderman - Burns
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Cass
Acting Engineer - Melchen
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly a»nroved.
BIDS - USED BULLDOZER: The following bid on the purchase of a used bulldozer for the
Water Denartment was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
NAME OF BIDDER MAKE OR TYPE TOTAL BID PRICE
MacMurray Tractor, Inc. Allis-Chalmers .4,433.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.
Carried.
LUCENTE PROPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from Marianna Lucente offering to the City
as a gift a lot 112 x 30' located at 701 Giles Street. She included her State $ County
tax bill indicating that the lot was assessed at $450.00 and that the tax due thereon
was $3.36.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickerins;
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study
and report. Carried.
BEAUTIFICATION COORDINATOR: The Clerk read a letter received by the Mayor from Philip
Ai. White from White ,Nurseries recommending that the City appoint or hire a City
Beautification Coordinator to unify the efforts of various groups trying to get some-
thing done to beautify the City.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Council for consideration.
Carried.
WATER $ SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE THE CITY: Ben Boynton, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca,
appeared before the Board and urged that it reach an early decision on his request for
a statement of policy concerning the extension of water and sewer service to fringe areas
outside the city limits. He stated the Town is being pressed and must make some decisions
about this problem soon. Comm. Conley recommended that the Mayor's Committee on
Annexation and Consolidation be given a chance to make its studies before reconsidering
the Board's policy of not extending these services short of annexation. Comm. Alo con-
curred.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved repairing
the West Seneca Street bridge at a total estimated cost of $40,000.00 by a 9 to 4
majority but defeated a bonding resolution to provide for financing the project.
He reported further that in addition to repairing the bridge the Council approved the
following:
1) W. Seneca Street be made ONE-WAY west from Meadow to State Street.
2) Adequate signs be erected at Meadow and Seneca Streets and at Fulton and Seneca
Streets warning heavy trucks that the bridge has a limited load capacity and that
they must use alternate bridges at State and Buffalo Streets; and that adequate signs
be erected at Seneca Street and Taughannock Boulevard warning "ONE-WAY - DO NOT ENTER".
3) No major repairs be made to this portion of West Seneca Street but only those repairs
necessary to keep it usable for the period of the next five years.
He then read the Council's resolution as follows:
"RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be authorized to at once obtain engineering
designs and specifications from Mr. T.G. Miller, clear these with New York State, and
then take bids on the repairs as outlined above; and that the Charter & Ordinance Committee
prepare the necessary papers etc. for the ONE-WAY street; and that the Board of Public
;Yorks order the signs to be designed and erected in time for the reonening of the bridge."
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By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to contact Mr. Miller and proceed as
authorized by the Council. Carried.
FEDERAL GRANTS - SEWER CONSTRUCTION: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved
and authorized the Mayor to sign the necessary papers for grants in federal aid for the
Coddington Road Sewer, Fourth Street Sewer, and Digester at the Sewage Treatment Plant.
WATER $ SEWER RATES: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved new increased
water & sewer rates to become effective April 1, 1963 as recommended by the Board. He
also reported that the budget for the Water & Sewer Department, based on the new rates,
had been approved by the Council.
STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: The Clerk reported that the Council had again
standardized the Rockwell-Dual Single Automatic Parking Meter for use during 1963
as recommended by the Board.
BIDS - PARKING METERS : By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
WHEREAS, on February 6, 1963 the Common Council authorized the standardization of the
Rockwell-Dual Single Automatic Parking Meter as the type of meter to be used in the
City of Ithaca, and authorized the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids on this
type of meter to establish the price to be paid for meters during 1963, and
WHEREAS, funds have been appropriated in the 1963 budget for the purchase of 103 parking
meters,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for
bids on Rockwell-Dual Single Automatic Parking Meters; and that such bids will be
received by this Board on March 13, 1963. Carried.
W.E. DENNIS BILL: Controller Weinstein recommended that an amount of $63.88 be refunded
to Mr. W.E. Dennis. He advised that this amount had been paid to the City for water
materials purchased by Mr. Dennis and that a similar amount had been charged to the
Town of Ithaca because of not being paid on time. This same amount will be collected
by means of the tax roll also.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Controller be authorized to refund the amount of $63.88 to Mr.
Dennis as recommended to settle this matter. Carried.
BUILDING CODE: Supt. Laverty reported that the proposed Building Code provides that
the Plumbing Inspector be responsible to the Building Commissioner rather than to the
Board as at present and recommended this matter be studied.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Building Code be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for a review
of its provisions relating to the Plumbing Inspector.
Carried.
BUS DRIVERS: Supt. Laverty reported that the City's bus drivers are not subjects to
the Labor Law, that two of the drivers are off at noon and the other two have twenty-
minute lay-overs during working hours which is deemed sufficient for lunch hours, and
is satisfactory to the drivers.
APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the following provisional appointments be approved:
Gordon Starke from Plant Operator Trainee @ $1.80 to Plant Operator @ $2.03.
Donald Wood from Plant Operator Trainee @ 1.80 to Plant Operator @ 2.03
Harry Leach from Laborer @ 2. 11 to Maintainer @ 2. 19
Carried.
BIDS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the following
equipment and materials to be purchased from funds provided therefor in the current
budget:
1) Two chlorinators for the Filtration Plant.
2) One 125 cfm Air Compressor (Trade-in #203) .
3) One 3-cubic yard dump truck to replace #24.
4) One 8 Cubic-Yard dump truck (new)
5) All types of cast iron and transite pipe needed for 1963.
6) Brass fittings for 1963.
7) Rustoleum naimt for 1963. Carried.
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BIDS - STEWART PARK CONCESSIONS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that t e SuDerintendFnt be authorized to advertise for bids on the merry-go-
rounr' concession and the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1963 season.
Carried.
LIBRARY STORAGE SPACE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that Cornell Library Association be granted Permission to use space on the
second floor of City Hall Annex at 330 E. State Street, as may be determined by the
Superintendent of Public Works, for the storage of books Provided that it be at no
expense to the City. Carried.
PARK NAMES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Airport Park be and hereby is named "LEON H. CASS MARINA PARK",
honoring Mr. Cass for his active part in developing the area, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the area on the Elmira Road near Albany Street be and
hereby is named "RICHARD S . BAKER PARK" honoring Mr. Baker for being largely re-
sponsible for its development.
Unanimously Carried.
CITY CEMETERY REPAIRS: Commissioner Leary presented and reviewed the following report
by R.S. Baker, City Forester, on repairs recommended at the City Cemetery in answer to
complaints received from D.B. Lee at the last meeting:
1. Fence. Funds in the amount of $13500 are set up in the 1963 Cemetery Budget for
painting and repair of fence.
2. Gate Closing. When the DeWitt Place bridge was closed, the road from DeWitt Place
to Stewart revenue and from DeWitt Place to University Avenue was improved to serve
as an access road for the residents of Cascadilla Park. If this policy is to be
continued, the gates must be left open.
3. Caretaker. Daily inspections at least are made during January and February. At
all other times a caretaker is on the premises during working hours.
4. Roads. Road repairs are Planned for Spring 1963.
S. Monurments. Extensive vandalism on 3 occasions have caused extensive damage. Many
have been repaired and the work will be continued in the Spring. Many of these are
not Care Endowed and should be repaired by the owners.
6. Vaults. Some repair can be started in. 1963. We have no further use for the City
vault and it could be removed rather than repaired. The Rumsey vault, donated to
the City is better suited for our purpose.
7. Pedestrians. Signs are now being made warning against trespassing.
8. Funds. Funds have always been handled by the City Clerk.
9. Collections. These have always been handled by the City Clerk. The cash return
for care of lots became so small that it was unprofitable. Many heirs of original
owners are unknown. For 1962 the income on Trust funds was $726.07 and for care
of lots $26. 31.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and approved; and that the City Clerk be directed
to mail a copy thereof to D. Boardman Lee„
Carried.
AIRPORT LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the present lease of the municipal airport on Taughannock Boulevard be
terminated on July 1, 1964, its expiration date; and that the hangar building be made
available as a storage space for the city busses if Possible; and further that the
City Attorney be requested to investigate the legal aspects of such action.
Carried.
BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on mosquito
control for the 1963 season.
Carried.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS 'ROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
FEBRUARY 13, 1963
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Levinger, Joseph & Gloria E. 11.23
Wilkerson, Leland S. 11.23
Worthen, Albert W. & Katherine H. 11.23
Heidt, Edith G.
• Hall, Doris H. & Marian M. 11.23
Scales, Frank M. & Luella T. 8.23 `"
Arthur, John 2.00
D. & D. Ithaca Realty Co., Inc. 102.80 '
Winston, Eugene & Mamie R. 16.96 v.
Porter, Paul N. & Anne E. 30.41
Odd Fellows Home 41.14
Village of Cayuc'a Heights 148.88 ✓
Ithaca College 25.00 ''
Dahmen, Ruby Bells 189.35 •
Pollio, Elvira Estate 125.45.
Cornell University 51.64 .
City of Ithaca - City Dump' 120.27
City of Ithaca - City Dump 448.72 ''' •
City of Ithaca - Willard Way 114.63
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George Keller 69.00
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STEWART PARK PARKING FEES: Comm. Leary called attention to action taken by this
Board on July 11, 1962 to establish a 50¢ parking fee at Stewart Park for out-of-County
cars on Sundays and Holidays, effective May 1, 1963. He reviewed the present unsettled
condition of the bathing beach at the park and the condition of the approach to the nark
caused by construction of route #13 relocation. He felt it would be unwise to try and
enforce the parking fees this year due to the stated circumstances and recommended that
it be postponed.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that enforcement of the 50¢ parking fees at Stewart Park, which was authorized
by this Board on July 11, 1962, be postponed indefinitely.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as shown on
audit abstract #3-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
LEGN H. CASS DAY: Mayor Ryan announced that he intended to proclaim Friday, February
15th. Leon H, Cass Day in Mr. Cass' honor. Mr. Cass in a few brief words expressed
his pleasure at being privileged to work with the Mayor, members of the Board, and
Staff and thanked the Board for all the considerations extended to him during his
years of service to the City.
Comm. Conley proposed a resolution which was acted upon as follows:
v By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, Leon H. Cass will retire as City Engineer, effective March 1, 1963, after
having served the City of Ithaca in various capacities through the past twenty-eight
years, and
WHEREAS it is the unanimous opinion of the members of this Board that Leon has served
the City faithf, ily and has given unstintingly of his time and efforts to all city
matters coring to his attention, and particularly engineering problems confronting
this Board and the Department of Public Works,
K'J THEREFORE B': IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works does hereby express its
formal and sincere thanks and appreciation to Leon for his total unselfish devotion
to duty as a City Official, his constant awareness of problems that confront the
g--neral public and citizens of the City of Ithaca, and his willingness at all times
to help solve the problems as they arise,
NC'.J THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution be approved and spread on the
minutes of this meeting; and that a copy thereof be presented to Leon.
Unanimously Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OM PU§1611 WORM PROINININU
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 21, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Supervisors - Abbott, Sullivan, Boynton
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Acting Engineer - Melchen
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
WATER & SEWER SERVICES - KNIGHT PROPERTY: Mayor Ryan presented and read the follow-
ing statement:
"First of all I would like to state that this meeting is off the record as far as
the press and radio are concerned although they are certainly welcome here today.
There has been no publicity on today's subject because of possible competition from
other areas. We had asked the press and radio to withhold any publicity on this and
they have cooperated very well with the Committee. I would like to enlighten those
who may not know what has been going on in trying to locate a factory in this area.
Mr. Edward Abbott and a Committee from the Board of Supervisors hired Mr. Miscall to
make contacts with industrialists to try to bring industry to Ithaca.
Mr. Miscall was fortunate in his very first contact in interesting one of his
acquaintances to come to Ithaca to see about establishing a carton factory here.
The president of this chain of factories came to Ithaca and was very much impressed
with this area. If we are fortunate enough to get them to locate in Ithaca this
could mean employment for several hundred people eventually. Perhaps this could be
the start of getting more small factories here. I feel this needs everyone from the
City and County behind it.
The number one problem at the moment involves the city and town extending water and
possibly sewer service to a site near the city line but in the Town of Ithaca, namely
the Knight property across from the Catholic Cemetery.
I am in favor of holding to the Board of Public Works policy of not extending water
and sewer to any outside area or any project such as a Shopping Plaza outside the
City that is going to take business away from the local merchants but whenever we
have an opportunity to have a factory not too far from the city limits, I am in
favor of extending water and sewer to bring it here because this is something to
benefit the City and the whole area. This is not taking business out of the City,
or anything away from the city merchants."'
Edward Abbott, Supervisor from the 4th. Ward, reviewed briefly, the work of his
Committee and stated it is necessary to determine if the City will extend these
services to this property and what the cost thereof will be. He stated he must
have these answers for factory representatives who will be making their final
decisions within the next two weeks.
Commissioner Conley reviewed a rough estimate prepared by Mr. Hannan, Assistant
Superintendent of Public Works, indicating, that the cost of extending the water
service would be approximately $20,000.00. Mr. Hannan indicated that the cost of
sewer service would be in excess of $20,000.00. After some further discussion
the following action was taken on the matter.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves extension of water service to this area
provided that the developer install the water main at his own expense and that he
pay for pumping and maintenance charges required in that portion of the main in the
area outside the city limits.
Carried.
LUCENTE PROPERTY: Supt. Laverty reported that an inspection of the Lucente property
at 701 Giles Street, offered to the City as a gift at the last meeting of the Board,
indicated that it would be of no value to the City and he recommended that it be not
accepted.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the offer received at the last meeting from Mrs. Marianna Lucente,
giving to the city as a gift a lot at 701 Giles Street, be rejected. Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. 4t1 v 4/4,64f,*/. A. Blean, City Clerk
071' OF I'llfACA, "dl:`'' 'YORK
Regular Meeting 4030 p.ntn. February 27, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Kilby, Burns
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Acting Engineer - Melchen
Assistant Engineer - Dougherty
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on
February 21st. were duly approved.
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. C.T. Sanford, 113 Ozmun
lace, complaining a out dangerous conditions on the new Stewart Avenue bridge.
She alleged that the open grill sidewalk constitutes a hazard to those who wear
shoes with spikes or small narrow heels, that the snow does not fall through the
holes but tends to glaze the grill and make it extremely slippery, and that the
west walk is uneven and in many instances sections are not securely fastened wMcb
cause them to tip up or down. She indicated that one of her friends had been in)*"$
q because of these conditions and asked that they be corrected.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the complaint be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for stav
and report. Carried.
WAITE BOATHOUSE: The Clerk read a proposal submitted by the Youth Bureau request•
ing permission to use space in the old Waite Boathouse at Stewart Park to house
sail boats owned by the Cornell Yacht Club which will be used in a program sponsored
by Cornell University that will provide courses in sailing and water safety for you►
area residents. If granted permission, it was indicated that Cornell Corinthian
Yacht Club would, at its own expense, make several improvements including instatlsik"
of racks for storage and establishment of areas for maintenance and blackboard in-
struction.
- By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for study
and report. Carried.
BOILER INSPECTION: The Clerk reported receipt of the annual inspection of boilers
an water heaters in all city owned buildings made by the Ocean Accident & Guarantee
Corp. , Ltd. on February 20, 1963. The report included the following recommendationfg
Stora a Water Heater #1 - Filtration Plant:
The safety valve is corroded and should be replaced with an A.S.M.E. standard safety
valve, lever-lift type, with set pressure not to exceed 125 p.s.i.
C I Steam Heating Boiler #1 at Water Buildins on First Street!
This boiler was installed in 0 and external corrosion has reduced the plate
thickness to require replacement of the boiler at the end of the current beating
system. The fire door should be replaced with a new one which will latch to pro*
vent coal gases escaping from the boiler into the building.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the recommendation for boiler repairs be referred to the SuperinteAdeat
with power. Carried.
FLUORIDATION: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Robert H. Broad, Secretary of the
ompkins County Board of Health, transmitting a resolution adopted by said-Board on
February 19, 1963, approving and recommending that the public water supply of the
City be fluoridated as a public health approach in the improvement of dental health.
Comm. Conley reported that this matter had been left with the Water $ Sewer Committee
for more than a year now and that it had been decided that no report thereon would
be made until Dr. Broad had completed the education of the public on the subject of
fluoridation.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Board of Health's resolution be referred to the Water & Sewer
Committee for its consideration. Carried.
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TRIPHAAMR DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Vera
W. Snyder, Clerk of Village of Cayuga Heights, written to the Triphammer Development
Company in which she informed it that the Village Board of Trustees voted to approve
its request to extend the water line and install a fire hydrant for fire protection only
to its proposed shopping center. The letter indicated that the Company was free to go
ahead with such installation upon notification to the Village Engineer and Fire Chief
and after it had deposited with the Village a. cony of the action by the City Water
Department consenting to use of city water to carry out its plan.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to write letters to both the Triphammer
Development Company and the Village of Cayuga Heights explaining the action taken by
this Board on December 26, 1962 in denying a request for extension of water service to
this area as requested by Harris Dates, Supervisor of the Town of Lansing.
Carried.
STEWART PARK BATHING BEACH CONDITIONS: Dr. Broad appeared before the Board to explain
conditions that caused the closing of the bathing beach at Stewart Park on several
occasions during the 1962 swimming season. Fie stated that last year was an unusual
one and called attention to dredging operations in the Inlet, dumping of fill along
the shore and a break in the sewer line from the Village of Cayuga Heights shortly
before Labor Day. Aside from bacterial count he noted the vast amount of silt together
with a great amount of algae growth which made visibility in the water practically nil
when the water became disturbed either by swimmers or by natural causes. He indicated
that the bacterial count had improved but that the area close to shore constitutes a
built in catch basin for silt and debris of all kinds and suggested that this con-
dition will not improve materially until something is done to construct a breakwater
to stop its being washed in by high winds. He insisted that regardless of bacterial
count it is an unsafe place for swimming due to prevailing poor visibility which he
claimed is much worse now than years ago.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee to study
and report back with any recommendations it may care to make regarding Canital Improve-
ments to protect the bathing beach.
Carried.
A14NUAL REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Superintendent Laverty presented his
Annual Report for the Department of Public Works for 1962 including the Water $ Sewer
Division for 1962 and copies thereof were presented to each member of the Board.
BIDS - TRACTOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase
of a park type tractor. Carried.
ENGINEER'S OFFICE PERSONNEL: On recommendation of the Superintendent, action was taken
to request additional personnel for the City Engineer's office as follows :
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to provide additional funds in the 1963
tentative budget for the City Engineer to include a Junior Engineer at an annual salary
of $4930-$5767, Grade 23 in the Compensation Plan and a Typist at an annual salary of
$2961-$3464, Grade 11 in the Compensation Plan. Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2932 rendered to the City of Ithaca, General Fund in the
amount of $114.63 be expunged because it was incorrect; and that a new invoice in the
amount of $112.63 which is in today's audit be approved and ordered rendered in place
thereof. Carried.
BUILDING CODE: Comm. Conley reported that sections of the proposed Building Code
governing the Plumbing Inspector had been brought to the attention of the Board and
he presented recommendations which were approved as follows :
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following changes in the
proposed Building Code before it is adopted:
Page 2: Par. 3 - Plumbing Inspector to act under supervision of the Superintendent of
Public Works
Page 10: Par. 4 - delete entire paragraph
5 - delete entire paragraph
Page 11 : Par. 2 - delete "total cost of which exceeds $40,000.00"
4 - change Tompkins County Board of Health to City Controller
Sec. 5 : Par. 2 - delete "other than single or two family"
Par. 3 - delete "other than single or two family"
Page 12: Par. 4 - change Building Commissioner to Plumbing Inspector
Par. 5 - delete entire paragraph
Sec. 5: Par. 1 - change Building Commissioner to Plumbing Inspector
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Sec. 6: Par. 1 - delete Building Commissioner.
Par. 2 - delete "except those of minor nature"
Par. 3 - delete "where inspection is required"
Sec. 7: Par. 1 - change Building Commissioner to Plumbing Inspector.
BIDS - USED BULLDOZER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City of Ithaca hater Division with a
used bulldozer be awarded to MacMurray Tractor, Inc. for the total amount of $4,433.
in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on
audit abstract #4-1963 be approved for n_ ayment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered. 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
CITY OF IT'HACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 13, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby, Stallman
Attorney - Clynes
Supt, of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Acting Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FLUORIDATION: Mayor Ryan acknowledged the large group of people present at this time
with an interest in the subject of fluoridation and in deference to them dispensed with
the regular order of business so that those in favor of fluoridation might present their
case through a spokesman. Mayor Ryan continued "It has been my policy to have everyone
who wished, to speak at any Common Council or Board of Public Works meeting. However I
have been informed that an agreement has already been made between the two sides of
fluoridation that each group would have one speaker only. The reason for this is that
the members of the Board of Public Works have all received many letters, literature and
telephone calls in reference to this subject. I understand Dr. Broad has agreed to this
procedure. Today we will hear the representative in favor of fluoridation. The next
meeting, March 27th. , we will hear from a representative against fluoridation. The.
Board of Public Works will then take a position on the subject."
He then called upon the City Clerk who reported that the Council had, at its meeting of
March 6, 1963, requested the Board of Public Works to proceed without further delay to
give its position on the matter. The Clerk reported further that in addition the Council
had requested the City Attorney for a ruling on whether or not the matter of fluoridation
comes under the jurisdiction of the Council or the Board of Public Works.
The Clerk then read the City Attorney's ruling on the subject which stated in part "Upon
review of the City Charter, it is my opinion that the fluoridation of water is a means
of treating the water to obtain certain desired results, and as such, since water is
within the exclusive control of the Board of Public Works, the question of fluoridating
the water is a decision to be made by said Board. The decision is basically one of how
to treat the City's water supply and not one of a general policy-making nature."
Dated March 11, 1963
J.J. Clynes, Jr.
City Attorney
Doctor Robert H. Broad, who acted as spokesman for those favoring fluoridation, reviewed
its history and the educational program on the subject sponsored and conducted by GIFT.
Once again he asserted that fluoridation is a safe, effective, economical and practical
means of reducing dental caries. He stated that approximately forty-two million people
in the United States drink fluoridated water with no ill effects. He said that it
should not be construed as mass medication. Fluorides occur in nature and what is
recommended here is the addition of fluorides to the water supply to bring the fluoride
content up to a recommended or desired level. He admitted that fluoride like other chemicals
in too great amounts could be toxic but called attention to the strict controls and
regulations which govern its introduction into the water supply. He denied emphatically
charges that have been made to indicate that either the U.S. Public Health Service or
N.Y. State Department of Health have ordered him to recommend fluoridation here. During
his talk he reviewed studies made on the subject in other cities and explained proposed
substitutes which he termed impractical. He stated that the U.S. Supreme Court has
ruled on several occasions that treatment of a public water supply with fluorides does
not invade any constitutional rights. At the close of his presentation, Dr. Broad turned
over to the Board petitions with a total of 2,496 signatures of Ithaca water consumers
who support the practice. Most signatures were obtained at dentists' offices. The
health officer also submitted the results of a straw vote conducted March 4, by the
Ithaca PTA Council, in which 2,527 parents of school children favored fluoridation, 900
opposed, and 39 undecided. While admitting that some of the votes may be overlapping
and that petitions are frowned upon by some, Dr. Broad said he thought these results
are "certainly an indication of peoples' desires.", and he therefore urged favorable
action on the matter.
Page 2 March 130 1963
Comm. Pickering introduced a resolution that a post card inquiry be mailed to all con-
sumers of city water asking them to vote yes or no on fluoridation. This resolution
was later withdrawn until those opposing the matter have ?resented their views at the
next Board meeting.
BIDS - FOOD CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK: The following bids on the food concession at
Stewart Park for the 1963 season were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
NAME OF BIDDER AMOUNT OF BID BID DEPOSIT
Theatre Confections, Inc. $300.00 None
Andrew W. Howley 309.00 $103.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bids on the food concession be referred to the Buildings & Grounds
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The following bid on a merry-go-round concession at
Stewart Park for the 1963 season was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Robert L. Cochran $ 325.00
It was the only bid received.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
y` RESOLVED, that the bid on the merry-go-round concession be referred to the Buildings
and Grounds Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: The following bid on mosquito control for the 1963 season was
received,, opened and read by the Clerk:
Sunrise Spraying Service $3,000.00
It was the only bid received and in the same amount as it had been for the past several
years.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bid received from Sunrise Spraying Service for mosquito control work
in the City for the 1963 season in the total amount of $3,000.00 be accepted in accordance
with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - PARKING METERS: The following bid on purchase of 103 single head Rockwell-Dual
Automatic Par ing peters for 1963 was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Unit Price Discount @ 5% Net Unit Price
The Dual Parking Meter Company 53.50 2.68 . 50.82
It was the only bid received.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid on parking meters be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking
and Traffic Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - TRACTOR: The following bids on the purchase of a park-type tractor were received,
opened and read by the Clerk:
TRADE-IN
NAME OF BIDDER MAKE GROSS BID ALLOWANCE NET BID
Grass Cutting Equipment Co. , Inc. Worthington 2,445.00 415.00 2,030.00
Newing Equipment Corp. 21310-Ford 2,322.17 570.00 1,752.17
21311-Ford 3,111.90 731 .00 2,380.90
Wood Tractor $ Implement 21310-Ford 2,495.00 500.00 1,995.00
The first bidder offered a discount of 20 in 10 days - the others were net.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on a tractor be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
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Page 3 March 13, 1963
!'N% Ii. LYNCH - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Clerk read a letter from 11m. H. Lynch, dated
February 28, 1963, requesting a six months' leave of absence from his duties as Tree
Trimmer Foreman for the City due to ill health and on the advice of his physician. Supt.
Laverty recommended that it be granted.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that Wm. If. Lynch be granted a six months' leave of absence, without nay,
effective as of February 28th, in accordance with his request as presented.
Carried.
DELINQUENT tIATER & SEI,ER BILLS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain re-
questing the Board to authorize placing delinquent water & sewer bills on the 1963 tax roil
for collection.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Corua.Conley
RESOLVED, that the Chamberlain be authorized to place all water, sewer and miscellaneous
bills, remaining unpaid as of December 31, 1962, on the 1963 city tax roll for collection.
Carried.
ITHACA COLLEGE - LEASE OF BUILDING: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College requesting
renewal of its lease of the third floor of City Hall Annex, 330 E. State Street, for the
school year beginning in September 1963 and ending in June 1964.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the College's request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
ITHACA SERTONIA CLUB: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca Sertoma Club requesting
permission to use land at the southwest corner of the Municipal Airport on Saturday and
Sunday, May 25 and 26, 1963 to conduct a combination auction and exhibit of local
businesses and activities .
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
BUS SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Gene Welch, 411 Spencer Road, requesting
answers to the following questions :
1. Why buses run to the Ithaca Bowl and back to the Spencer Road, trip after trip,
when no one is on the bus and seldom are there as many as one or two riders?
2. Why, when you are losing money, are the trips to Cayuga heights being run without
passengers? Why doesn't Cayuga Iioights subsidize the service if it is wanted?
3. Why it would not be better policy to give the People of Ithaca who are paying for
the service a better brand of service?
4. ''Why the bus that goes to Fall Creek must return untown by way of the Lehigh Valley
station?
5. Why does the city insist on operating buses when private enterprise is willing and
able to take over and give us a better service?
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request for information of the bus operation be referred to the Bus
Committee.
Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. LIGHTING PROPOSAL: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Electric & Gas Corp - pronosing to remove the present obsolete bridge lamps and relight
the areas with overhead lighting at an increased cost to the City of $488.56 annually.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
CITY ATTORNEY'S RULING ON EXTENSION OF WATER $ SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS:
The Clerk read a written ruling filed by the City Attorney at the request of the Common
Council on the following question: Who has jurisdiction -- the Board of Public ;Works or
the Common Council -- on the question of whether or not the sewer and water services of
the City of Ithaca should be extended beyond the corporate boundaries of the City without
annexation? His ruling read in part as follows:
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"In my opinion, the Charter of the City of Ithaca makes a distinction in this particular
area between the jurisdiction of the Board of Public Works and that of the Common Council.
The question of the desirability of extending the water and sewer system beyond the corporate
boundaries of the City of Ithaca is a matter of policy and that is within the province of
the Common Council. The question of feasibility of expanding said system in any given
area is left to the decision of the expert operating body, the Board of Public Works.
It is, therefore, my opinion that the general policy decision of whether or not to extend
services beyond the corporate boundaries of the City of Ithaca without annexation is the
province of the Common Council. The question of whether these services can be extended
in any given area is the province of the Board of Public Works."
Dated March 11, 1963
J.J. Clynes, Jr.
City Attorney
WESTFIELD ROAD: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved an additional appropriation
of M00.00 for improvement of Westfield Road necessitated by hidden rock encountered by
work forces.
WEST END TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a resolution from the Council minutes of March 6th. re-
questing the Board to direct the City Engineer to determine the cost and feasibility of
improvements in the west end of the city to improve traffic conditions there,
n, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo
="= RESOLVED, that the Council 's request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking &
Traffic Committee for study and report.
-� Carried.
STREET LIGHTS - CASCADILLA PARK & NORTH AURORA STREET: The Superintendent reported re-
ceipt of a request for additional street lights from residents of 214 Cascadilla Park
and 306 North Aurora Street.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be. referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
STREETS: The Superintendent reported that streets t:,r,u,;hout the city were broken up
much worse after the winter this year than in prior years and reported it was the opinion
of Highway Foreman Fidler that overnight parking on both sides of the street which was
permitted this year prohibited proper snow removal which caused more run-off water from
melting snow to flew in the street and may have contributed to the additional frost-
heaving.
PENALTY PERIOD EXTENDED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
WHEREAS, the City oF Ithaca, General Fund, operates on borrowed money until tax collection
in June, and
WHEREAS, the City Controller has recommended that the period of payment of General Fund
water and sewer bills be extended, without Penalty, until July 15th. in order to reduce
interest costs to the City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby authorizes the ex-
tension of such Period of payment as recommended by the City Controller.
Carried.
CODDINGTON ROAD SEWER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes that a portion of the new sewer in the
Coddington Road area be built in a larger size to accommodate the Town of Ithaca with
the understanding that the Town Sewer District pay the $3,000.00 cost of this enlargement
when the hook-up is made; and that the Town representatives acknowledge this arrangement
in writing. Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2933 rendered to Frank Vanderburg in the amount of $10.69
be expunged because it has been determined that the trouble which necessitated the re-
pairs was in the main sewer and therefore a city charge rather than a charge against the
property owner.
Carried.
FRANK BLAKE APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board approves the promotion of Frank Blake to the position of
maintainer, non-competitive class, at the rate of $2.11 per hour, which is Step 2 of
Grade 18 of the Compensation Pl$h; and that his Promotion become effective March 18,
1963.
Carried.
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WHOLE SALE OF WATER: Comm. Conley presented the following recommendation:
The Water and Sewer Committee of the Board of Public Wotkt recommends the Board of
Public Works contact the Village of Cayuga Heights and those existing water Districts
in the Town of Ithaca and if these Districts so desire to enter into negotiations to the
end that mutually satisfactory contracts be negotiated for the WHOLESALE sale of City
water to these Districts.
It is further recommended that these contracts cover the following points:
1. The City of Ithaca to sell regular City water on a wholesale basis to these Districts
at the City line.
2. The rate of flow, the pressure and the cost to be negotiated for each contract.
3. The water to be metered at the City lime.
4. The City to agree to furnish the water from the City mains and to maintain such mains,
metering equipment etc. to fulfill the contract.
S. The Districts to purchase the water at the City line at the rate of flow, pressure
and cost as negotiated.
6. The Districts to furnish and maintain all connections to the City meter at the City
line and all distribution mains and equipment in the District.
7. The Districts to do all metering to their customers, all billing, collecting, all
service and maintenance to these customers. It is not the intent of this recommendation
that the City do these services on a contractual basis, but that the Districts take over
the entire operation.
8. The intent of this recommendation is to furnish water to existing Districts and to
any customer within the existing District. Any expansion of existing Districts muat be
re-negotiated with the City,
9. The number and location of fire hydrants as well as their maintenance to be the full
responsibility of the Districts.
10. The sale of any City owned equipment within the District, to the District, to be
negotiated, such as existing tanks, mains, meters etc.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
Comm. Conley then called attention to criticisms of the City's practice of selling water
to outside Districts at retail which was contained in a recent report of N.Y.S. Department
of Audit and Control.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be requested to examine the criticism and give the Board
a ruling thereon.
Carried.
STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Comm. Yengo reported that complaints about conditions on the
Stewart Avenue bpi ge registered by Mrs. C.T. Sanford at the last meeting had been invest-
igated. As a result he informed the board that the steel grid on the west side of the
bridge has only been fastened on a temporary basis to Permit additional work on the
utilities, and that the entire grid will be fastened securely as soon as this work is
finished.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to write and advise Mrs. Sanford accordingly;,,,
Carried.
WAITE BOATHOUSE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request received from the Youth Bureau at the last meeting for the use
of the Waite Boathouse for a sailing program be denied on the basis of a negative report
fri?m the Parks Department and a letter from Cornell University Department of Physical
Education $ Athletics which denies any official interest on the part of the University
in the proposed project.
Carried.
BOARD OF PUBLIC Vioji S FROCEE,DIRiGS
ACCOUNTS R-r,CEIVABLL
IKAHCH 13 1 963
Finger Lakes State Parks Conmission 18.75
Verson, 1,,1. 1'. & Warren, 1-1. H. 10.00
Hewitt, C. J. & L. F. 10.00
L'turrock, G. F. 10.00
Co-op. G. L. F. Bolding Corporation 10.00
Krantz, E. 10.00
Sigler, Bernard C. 10.00
nJilcox, F. A. 10.00
Triangle Shoe Stores of ? . ., Inc. 10.00
Barr, D. & J. 10.00
Hetherington, And-
,y & Rena T 10.00
Visn,Vei, Dr. George 10.00
Hubberman, Zavel & Shirley 3.73
Speed, Erma N. 3.53
�:u Cl'iapter, aigma Pi F".53
Chester, Anthony J. & Theresa 3.04
City of Ithaca - DF 41 .20
City of Ithaca - City Dump 221+.72
City of Ithaca - City Hall __- 85.6:3
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Gee�mttrity 'rAnsit
2852-54 "�-
C�#ty R'rtg.nsit 833.3,5_ 1'''
John Devlin 106.00
Board Of Education 224.21
George E. Shaw 12.73
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AUDIT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit
abstract #5-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered.
Carried.
E. STATE STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Comm. Alo reported that the preliminary plan for the
E. State Street flashing signal is finished.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Comm. Alo reported that no action had been taken by the
Council on this Board's recommendation, dated April 5, 1961, that Section 142 of the
traffic ordinance be amended to read as follows:
Section 142. Parking prohibited on narrow streets:
(a) The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to erect signs indicating no parking
upon any street when the width of the roadway does not exceed 26 feet, or upon one
side of any street as indicated by such signs when the width of the roadway does not
exceed 32 feet.
By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Leary
RESOLVED, that the aforementioned recommendation be resubmitted to the Council for con-
sideration.
h .a Carried.
h,I FALL CREEK TRAFFIC DISTRICT STUDY: Comm. Alo reported that on December 26, 1962, the
.`n City Traffic Engineer submitted a report of the "Fall Creek School District Traffic Study"
-7 which contained these recommendations:
A. Develop home-to-school routes for children.
B. Provide suitably marked and signed School Crossings.
C. Provide marked crosswalks at all principal intersections.
D. Install semi-vehicle-actuated traffic signals with pedestrian indications and push
buttons at the intersections of North Cayuga Street with Tompkins Street and Lincoln
Street.
The first three recommendations have been carried out with normal operating funds.
Estimated cost of each signalized intersection = $4500.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to provide an appropriation of $9,000.00 to finance
the cost of install irE traffic signals on North Cayuga Street at its intersection with
Tompkins and Lincoln Streets.
Carried.
ROUTE 13 CONSTRUCTION: Mayor Ryan expressed his concern with the expected increase of
traffic on North Cayuga Street when Route 13 relocation from Etna will be completed this
Fall. He read a letter which he had written to District Engineer Towlson regarding this
problem and inquiring about construction plans for the next section of this highway.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blears
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 27, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Leary, Conley, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby, Burns
Attorney - Clynes
Supt, of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Acting Engineer - Melehen
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FLUORIDATION: Mayor Ryan acknowledged a large group of people present at this time
with an interest in fluoridation and in deference to them dispensed with the regular
order of business so that those opposed to fluoridation might present their case
through a spokesman as had been agreed upon. Professor A.W. Laubengayer, a Cornell
chemist, acted as spokesman for the opposition. He dwelt on the complicated aspects
of the problem which makes it so very controversial. He said it cannot be compared
with chlorine and it is highly toxic even in moderate amounts. He compared its
beneficial effects with its harmful ones when ingested continuously and suggested
that a lot more research needs to be done before its effect, when added to our water
system, can be accurately predicted. He compared its use when added to the water
system with individual dosages by tablets by stating he did not feel it can be given
in controlled dosage through the water system due to mechanical difficulties and in-
adequate supervision whereas it could be controlled in tablet form. He asked why the
Board should undertake the parent' responsibility of administering it in tablet form
to their children. Principal factors in dental health he stated are proper diet and
nutrition which may get less consideration If the water is fluoridated. He termed
it forced mass medication and asked why all adults users of water should be exposed
to continual dosage, which may be harmful, in order to provide dubious benefits for
an estimated 15% of the population. He stated he felt the cost of adding fluorides
to the water has been grossly underestimated with no attempt being made to account
for the damage by corrosion to equipment, water mains, pipes„ and household equipments
cost of trained operators, and increased analytical monotoring. He poted that the
"Committee Opposed to Fluoridation" had filed petitions and coupon$ with the City
Clerk showing that 2,738 people, who are of legal age and reside in the area served
by the public water supply,are opposed to fluoridation. He concluded by strongly
urging the Board to reject fluoridation and thereby keep Ithaca's public water supply
pure and wholesome for everyone.
Mayor Ryan announced that no vote would be taken at this time but anticipated thae
the Board will make its detision thereon at its next meeting to be held on April
10th. when it is expected all members will be present.
BIDS - TRUCKS: The following bids on furnishing the City with one 3-cubic yard and
one S-cubic yard dump truck to the City Water Department Netyi►+ie*oyedo opened and
read as follows
NAME OF BIDDER MAKE GROSS BID TRADE-IN TOTAL NET $19
m�'t►."T. Prit c a rd B599-0 11,00 1,123.0 t3•; fW"'
Long's Motors Sales GMC 100116.23
Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford 10034S.00
Ithaca Motors Co. Intnl. 11,S31.99 806.00 10,725.99
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on trucks be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
*Note: On March 28th. a salesman from Wm. T. Pritchard called by phone and advised the
City Clerk that the Dodge S-cubic yard dump truck is equipped with power steer-
ing, a mandatory item, which was not included in the city's specifications. He
asked that $175.00 be added to his bid price to cover this thereby increasing
his net bid on this item to $60000.00 and his total net bid for both trucks
to $10,061.00.
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BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: The following bids on furnishing the Water Department with a
portable air compressor were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
NAME OF BIDDER MAKE GROSS BID TRADE-IN TOTAL NET BID
L.B; m�itF~`- Ua—Rner-Denver 2,500.0 2,$x:0'8
Ingersoll Rand Co. Ingersoll-Rand 40910.00 1,920.00 2,990.00
Atlantic Tug $ Equipment Le-Roi 5,135.00 18877.00 3,258.00
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co. Chicago 3,635.00
J.C. Georg Constr. Co. Davey 5,230.00 1,299.00 30931.00
LeValley McLeod, Inc. Ingersoll-Rand 4,700.00 500.00 4,200.00
Mid-State Constr. Equip. Jaeger 5,350.00 1,000.00 4,350.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on an air compressor be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee
for study and report. Carried.
SOUTH AURORA STREET REPAVING: Mayor Ryan read the following prepared statement:
would like to bring up the condition of South Aurora Street Hill. I have a letter
here from Mr. William Diehl, News Director of W.T.K.O., who conducted quite a campaign •
in an attempt to convince city officials of the need for immediate action regarding
}' the sad condition of that street. The station received over 17S letters from persons
expressing their views. I think something should be done as soon as possible to
4� correct this bad condition.
r We should also be considering this as high on the list of capital improvements in the
City. In other words we should consider widening and reconstructing this street.
Perhaps in time the State may build a cut-off from the Danby Road down to the Elmira
Road. This would take the trucks and through traffic off the South Aurora Street Hill
and out of the business section. However we certainly cannot wait forever to see what
the State will do. With National Cash, Morse Chain and Ithaca College all using this
there will be a need for the city to act on its own with perhaps the State's help in
widening and reconstructing this street.
I realize this is going to be an expensive job but I consider this a necessity not
only because it is hazardous but places inconvenience on the many drivers who use
this street by having to follow a truck in a line of cars going up the hill.
Some of the letters that I received from W.T.K.O. even pointed out what an eye-sore
this street is in our city."
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to apnropriate the sum of $11,500.00
for the resurfacing of South Aurora Street, from the railroad tracks at Morse Chain
Company south to the city line.
Carried.
WATER TANKS - SOUTH HILL $ WEST HILL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board accept and approve plans for new water tanks on South and
West Hills as prepared by Crandall & Miller, consulting engineers; and that the
Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the tank construction to be
received by the Board on April 24th; and further that he be authorized to advertise
for bids on material for that portion of the work to be done by city forces.
Carried.
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CHARLES BAKER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
SOLVED, that the promotion of Charles Baker from Motor Equipment Operator to Foreman*
Non-competitive, be approved at the rate of $2.56 per hour, the minimum of grade 25
in the Compensation Plan. Carried.
POWER SHOVEL REPAIRS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the ouncil be requested to appropriate the sum of $4500.00 for major
repairs to the power shovel and a complete rebuilding of all its traveling parts for
the first time since its purchase six years ago.
Carried.
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FOURTH STREET SEWER INTERCEPTOR: Comm. Conley nresented a revised estimate for con-
struction of the Fourth Street Sewer Interceptor, prepared by Stearns & Wheler in the
total amount of $113,925. He exn_ lained that an increase of $39,500.00, in construction
cost, over the original estimate was caused by the inclusion of an additional 700 feet
of sewer main in the design, without any increase in the consultants' fee.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the estimate as presented in the total amount of $113,925.00 be approved
and that the Council be requested to approve the application for a grant of federal aid
based on the revised estimate.
Carried.
BIDS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on water meters
(magnetic) , copper tubing and a truck lift.
Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that water invoice #2758 which was rendered to Lansing Apartments in the amount
of $48.31 be exnunged because this bill was a duplicate.
Carried.
RELOCATION OF !WATER & SE1"ER FACILITIES: Comm. Conley presented an agreement with N.Y.S,
Department of Public l9orks for the relocation of water & sewer facilities on the Meadow
Street arterial in the total amount of $12,179.78 and recommended its approval.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and N.Y.S. Department of Public Works for
the relocation of water & sewer facilities on the Meadow Street arterial in the total
amount of $12,179.78 be airroved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Carried.
CODDINGTON ROAD SEWER PLANS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the plans for the Coddington Road sewer be approved, authorized for con-
struction and submitted to N.Y. State Department of Health for approval.
Carried,
BIDS - 'HATER BILLING MACHINE: Comm. Conley reviewed the need for replacement of a
Burroughs sensimatic water billing machine in the City Chamberlain's office at an
estimated cost of $3,000.00.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be authorized to advertise for bids on the replace•
ment of this machine and that the Council be requested to n_ rovide the sum of $3,000,00
in the Water Denartment budget for this nurnose.
Carried.
CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board designates the week of May 6-10 as Clean-Up Week.
Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC F, GAS CORP. - LIGHTING PROPOSAL:
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the nronosal received from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. at the last mee
ing for improved lighting on bridges by renlacinc the present obselete lames with over-
head lighting be approved at a cost of not to exceed $500.00 annually from funds included
in the current budget.
Carried.
BIDS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: Comm. Leary reviewed bids received at the last
meeting for the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1963 season and stated the Build-
ings $ Grounds Committee feels that the operation of a food concession would cause
additional maintenance at the park equal to at least the amount of the high bid re-
ceived. Fie therefore-recommended rejection of the bids and readvertisement of the
concession with a snecified minimum of $600.00.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering;
WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the operation of a food concession at Stewart
Park would create an additional maintenance cost of at least $309.0O,the amount of the
highest bid received thereon, and therefore would be a losing proposition for the City,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the bids received for the food concession at the last
meeting be and both hereby are rejected; and that the 'Sunerintendent be authorized to
advertise for new bids thereon with the stipulation that no bid for less than $600.00
for said concession will be accented.
Carried.
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BIDS - STEWART PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION:
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1963 season be
awarded to Robert L. Cochran, the only bidder for the total sum of $325.00 in accordance
with the terms of his bid as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - RENT OF (KNIGHT) CITY-0WNED PROPERTY: Comm. Leary reported that the following
ids had been received by the Buildings $ Grounds Committee on March 18th. for rent
of the property recently acquired by the city from the Knight Estate. He advised the
land was to be used for farming purposes.
NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL AMOUNT OF BID FOR 1963
Russell J. Marion 250.00
C.R. Eddy 660.00
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the high bid received from C.R. Eddy in the total amount of $660.00 for
the 1963 season for rent of this property for farming purposes be accepted with the
' understanding that the City Controller make suitable arrangements for payment of the
rent; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the necessary
agreement upon approval thereof of the City Attorney.
Carried.
ITHACA SERTOMA CLUB: Comm. Leary recommended that the request received at the last 'Atett•
ing from the Ithaca Sertoma Club for the use of a portion of the Airport on May 2S and 26
be granted provided that the Club file 5 a letter from the Lessee of the airport with tht
City Clerk indicating approval of such use. During the ensuing discussion the matter of
liability arose cid it was agreed to refer the matter back to the Buildings & Grounds
Committee for further study and report thereon at the next meeting of the Board.
BIDS, - TRACTOR: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a park-type tractor be awarded
to Newing Equipment, the low bidder, for a Ford Model #21310 tractor at a total net
price of $1,752.17 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and that the
Council be requested to appropriate $353.00 to supplement the tentative budget approp-
riation for this purpose.
Carried.
ITHACA COLLEGE LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that Ithaca College's lease of the third floor of City Hall Annex be renewed
for a one-year period, from September 1963 to June 1964, as requested under the same
terms and conditions which shall be a total stipulation of $1200.00 for the term -
$600.00 for utilities and $600.00 as rent of the premises.
Carried.
AUDIT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the bills listed on audit abstract #6-1963, which have been approved and
audited by the Finance Committee, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
BIDS - PARKING DIETERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with 103 Rockwell dual-automatic
parking meters be awarded to the Dual Parking Meter Company at a unit cost of $53.50.
less 5% discount for cash, in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORCINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 182 of Schedule III of the
Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding there•
to the following:
Floral Avenue; Clinton Street to Seneca Street - both sides.
Carried.
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OFF-STREET PARKING AREA SIGNS: Comm. Alo reported that the manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices provides for a sign to direct drivers to public parking areas. The
Ithaca Merchant's Park-N-Shop, Inc. , has requested that such signs be installed in the
Central Business District and desires to contribute the sum of Two Hundred Dollars toward
the accomplishment of such work.
It is estimated that fifty-eight (58) signs will be required to complete such a project;
these signs can be fabricated and installed by city forces for a total cost of $550,
whereas purchase of the signs ready-made would raise the :project cost to $775.
He recommended that D4-1 Parkin; Area signs be installed in the Central Business District
and that the Common Council apnrove acceptance of the contribution of $200 by Ithaca
Merchant's Park-N-Shoe, Inc. and appropriate an additional sun: of $350 to Account 187
for installation of narking area signs in the Central Business District.
By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Pickering
RESOLVED, that D4-1 parking area signs be installed in the Central Business District
as recommended; and that the Common Council be requested to approve acceptance of
$200,00 as a contribution from Ithaca Merchants' Park-N-Shoe, Inc. and make an
additional appropriation of $350.00 to budget account #187 for this purpose.
Carried.
BUS FARES: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that bus fares for the Community Transit System be established as follows to
become effective Anril 1, 1963 and to be continued on a 60-day trial basis :
From 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 AJI. - 204 cash
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon- 104 cash
12 :00 Noon to 2 :00 P.M. - 204 cash
2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. - 104 cash
3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. - 204 cash
Alderman Kilby stated he felt the city was in the bus business by endorsement of the
Council and expected to operate it at the smallest loss possible. Fie questioned the
advisability of this move and even the 204 fare - a reduction of 54 when the city took
over the operation. He questioned whether the regular fare should not be 254 and the
fare during slack periods 154, or whether service should be curtailed during such
periods, lie also called the Board's attention to the fact that a contract is being
negotiated with Cornell University at the present time in which it is expected the
University will participate in the operating loss of the bus system. Attorney Clynes
expressed his orinion that any action the Board may want to take should be taken before
the contract with Cornell is negotiated. After some further discussion a vote on the
matter resulted as follows :
AYES: 3 - Yengo, Leary, Alo
NAYS: 2 - Conley, Pickering Motion Carried.
NARROW STREET PARKING: Alderman Kilby noted that the Board, at its last meeting, had
requested the Council to amend the traffic ordinance to prohibit parking on narrow
streets of certain designated width, fie requested the Traffic Engineer to present a
list to the Council at its next meeting in order to know what streets will be affected
by such an amendment,
THURSTON AVENUE - PARKING METERS: Aldernan Bart requested the Board to consider the
installation of narking meters on Thurston Avenue to control all-day parking there.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that this matter be .referred to the Capital Imnrovements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
4Z
Geo. A. B an
City Clerk
BOP.RO OF T?TPLTC TvORu,S 1-IROCrE''ITMGS
ACCOUNTS R;C?TVABLF
mARcF 27, 1863
City of Ithaca _ B. Rohrer 50.00
Marinelli, Marrraret 11,23•
°amnuch, Fred & Lisette 3.60
Yane.y, Noel.
T?eeley, Robert F. & Mary B. 11.23
City of Ithaca _ Ithaca Tnsurance A(7ency 1.61,30
Io °into, Vich3el. Rnsl_yn — City of Ithaca 2QQ.32
f3 PW $it �3,V 7
'A-I?. ROVE-T) BY FT' .NCB '7OA7�'ITTEE
D. Besemer 151. 14
i�Tew York State Electric 8, has 216. 00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS 1
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
,tin,
Regular Mee April 10, 1963
PRESET:--
Mayor - kyani.
Commissioners - Yengo, *icTrl�ey, Leary, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, -Burns ' ,l .
Attorney - Clynes
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan
Acting Engineer - Melchen
^^ ' Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: The minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
FLUORIDATION: In deference to a large group of people who were present with an
interest in the matter of fluoridation, Mayor Ryan once again dispensed with the
regular order of business and asked for a report on the subject from the Water 8
Sewer Committee of the Board.
Comm. Conley reported that it was the majority recommendation of members of the Water
& Sewer Committee that the water be not fluoridated.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Water & Sewer Committee that the city's water
system be not fluoridated be accepted.
V
Comm. Alo disagreed with the Committee's report and expressed disappointment because
the Committee dial not give its reasons. fie called attention to its repeated endorse-
ment by the Dental Assn. and the Medical Association. He called attention to the
fact that over 50 cities throughout the United States have approved it and that it is being
urged by Mayor Wagner for New York City and being endorsed by the President of the United
States.
At the request of Comm. Yengo, the Clerk read letters from both the Dental and Medical
Associatioro of Tompkins County urging once again the approval of fluoridation.
A roll call vote was then taken on the resolution not to fluoridate the water system
and it resulted as follows:
AYES: 3 - Pickering, Conley, Leary
NAYS: 2 - Yengo, Alo Motion Carried.
BIDS: Bids were received, opened and read by the Clerk on cast iron water pipe, cement
asbestos water & sewer pipe and fittings, brass waterworks fittings and rustplaum
paint as follows:
CAST IRON WATER PIPS
4" 6" 8" 10" 12" Terms
R.D. Wood Company $1.03 $1.51 $2.15 $T.T1_ $3.3'3 per ft. ge 30 Days
U.S. Pipe $ 'f=oundry Co. 1.49 2.11 2.77 3.545 It "
McWane Cast J ron Pipe Company 1.87 2.66 3.50 4.49 " " it of
Sbahmoon Industries, Inc. 1.13 1.66 2.36 3.20 3.97 "
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
HSOLVED, that the bids on cast iron water pi -�be refejp ed to the Water & Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
CEMENT ASBESTOS WATER 8 SE1%TR PIPE
6" Water Pipe 8" Sewer Pipe 16" Sewer Pipe
LeValley McLeod __T1.40 $1.09 per of qt
Johns-Mansville 1.28 1.04 3.06
FITTINGS
8 x 4 wyes 10 x 4 wyes Ar12 x 4 wyes 4" Caps 4"-1/8 bends
Johns-Mansville 6.69 8.50 10..22 1.10 1.98 each
LeValley McLeod 5.65 8.69 10.57 1.17 2.36
By t00k: QW�A tided by Comm, Ytngo +�. r;
RESQ I E I;; 'fha't t d q!'w e# itt,asbestos water & sewer pipe and fittings bel.referred
to the water Sewer,Committee for study and 'deport':? �-
'--' . Carried. .-
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Page 2 - April 10, 1963,
BRASS WATERWORKS FITTINGS
Corr. Stops Curb Stops Unions
•. .. 1/2" Male
3/4" 1" 3/4" C-I 1" C-I 3/4" C-C 1" C-C Adapters 3/4 11C-C 1"^C-C
LeValley McLeod, Inc 2.04 3.23 4.39 6.61 5.36 8.04 .59 1.08 1.82
Water Pipe & Supply Co 2.85 4.15 4.5S 6.50 5.60 8.20 1.32 1.55 2.30
Ithaca Plumbing Supply 1.95 2.95 3.2S 4.95 3.85 5.95 .65 1.10 1.50
(Alt) 2.20 3.40 3.75 S.90 4.75 7.00 .65 1.20 1.85
Irving D. Booth, Inc. 2.01 3.15 3.49 5.27 4.26 6.40 .58 1.07 1.67
R.E. Hebert & Co, Inc. 2.01 3. 1S 3.49 5.27 4.26 6.40 .58 1.07 1.61"�
Haverstick & Co. 2.00 3.15 4.28 6.45 5.23 7.85 .58 1.05 1.1 9
All bidders except Water Pipe F, Supply Co. offered a 2% discount, lwli
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on brass waterworks fittings be referred to the Water and Sewer
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
RUSTOLEUM PAINT
#769 X60 #745 #1282 #633
Primer Primer Primer Green Thinner
Binghamton Industrial Supply Co. 7.60 7.60 7.80 8.80 5.40 pro V
The Welles Supply Co, Inc. 7.60 7.60 7.80 8.80 5,40*
The Welles Supply Co, Inc. 5.20*0
* In 1-gallon cans
** In 5- gallon pa 1s
Various discounts were offered by each bidder based on quantities purchased (see bid sheets)
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RE-SOLVED, that the bids on rustoleum paint be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for
study and report.
Carried. 7
BIDS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: The Clerk reported that bids on a food concession at
Stewart Park for the 1963 season had been readvertised with a specified minimum of $600.00
as directed by the Board. He opened and read the following bids WtAch were received as a
result of readvertisement.
0
Amount of Bid Bid De osit
Theatre Confections, Inc. 601.00 1 Certified Check
Romeo Rosica 705.00 235.00 Cash
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bids on the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1963 season be
referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report.
Carried.
HAROLD FELDMAN SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Harold Feldman, 105 Cascaditlo
Park, asking relieF from paying for a new sewer service to his house in the amount of
$130.73 which he alleged had been put in on advice of the Sewer Department after several
incidents of sewage backing up in his basement. He maintained that it still backed up
after the new service was installed and that the Sewer Department then found a stoppage
in the main sewer line which he maintained caused the difficulties in his line.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the complaint be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and w�
report. Carried.
HIGHLAND PLACE: The Clerk read a letter from Robert B. Meigs, a porperty owner on
Highland Place, requesting that the name of the street be changed to distinguish it
from Highland Road, a better known street in the Village of Cayuga Heights. He alleged
that the similarity in names causes a great deal of confusion especially with delivery
nen .
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the City Attorney for consideration and report,
Carried.
Page 3 April 10, 1963
INLET: The Clerk read a letter from Freeman's Motor Marine, 435 Taughannock Boulevard,
complaining about oil which apparently comes from the south side of the inlet, floats
on its surface, enters the boathouse and leaves an oily film on boats moored there. It
was requested that the dumping of oil in the streams be prohibited.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the complaint be referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee for study and
report.
Carried.
SOUTHWEST PARK PROPERTY ACQUISITION: Attorney Clynes reported he anticipated closing the
deal for purchase of the Palmer property needed as an access from Elmira Road to the
Knight Estate property recently purchased by the City for nark purposes in the southwest
section of the City; and that the necessary papers can then be filed to secure state and
federal aid on this purchase.
BIDS - TRUCKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the following low bids be accepted:
C_:yuga Motors Corp. for a 3-cubic yard dump truck at a total net bid price, +'
after trade-in allowance, of $3,997.00.
William T. Pritchard for a 5-cubic yard dump truck at a total net bid price, without
c, trade-in allowance, of $5,825.00.
Carried.
BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by L.B. Smith, Inc. for furnishing the City with a
Gardner-Denver air compressor at a total net bid price, after trade-in allowance, of
$2860.00 be accepted.
Carried.
BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS ETC. : By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on transit mix
concrete and storm sewer pipe to be received by the Board on April 24, 1963; and for
bids on sidewalk construction, crushed limestone and screened gravel, asphalt concrete,
road tar and emulsified asphalt to be received by the Board on May 8, 1963.
Carried.
SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Upon inquiry by Comm. Leary, Supt. Laverty advised that it is
expected plans for the Seneca Street bridge will be ready for presentation to the Board
at its meeting on May 8th.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported that the experimental 10¢ bus fare in effect during
slack periods has indicated a 25% increase in use of the buses and that it is intended to
continue the experiment for the 60-day trial period authorized by the Board at its meeting
of March 27th.
AUDIT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee and which are
listed on audit abstract #7-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Comm. Alo recommended prohibiting parking on one side of Blair
Street and Ithaca Road, both of which are only .30 feet wide, and on Hawthorne Place and
Crescent Place, both of which are only 26 feet wide.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 182 Schedule III of Article
XX of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding
hereto the following:
Blair Street: Cook Street to Mitchell Street - west side.
Ithaca Road: Ridgedale Road to Mitchell Street - east side.
Hawthorne Place; Pearsall Place to Crescent Place - north side.
Crescent Place; Hudson Street to Hawthorne Place - south side.
Carried.
Page 4 April 10, 1963
TIIURSTON AVENUE - PARKING METERS: Comm. Alo reported that the Capital Improvements Parking
& Traffic Committee had estimated the cost of installing approximately 111 parking meters
on Thurston Avenue, to control parking there, at $7,500.00 with an expected yield of
revenues of approximately $31.00 per meter. He stated the Committee is not ready to make
any recommendations on the matter at this time.
SOUTH AURORA STREET TRAFFIC: Comm. Leary called attention to the recent run away truck
accident on South Aurora Street Hill which claimed the life of an Ithacan and caused
extensive property damage. lie inquired if any official action had been taken to alert
State Highway Officials of the accident and urge them to remove such traffic from this
dangerous hill. Attorney Clynes reviewed his past correspondance with Mr. Maeder,
Director of the State Traffic Commission, to lower the speed limit on South Aurora Street, '
He stated he had asked the Police Department to furnish him with photos of the recent
accident which he intended to forward to the State Traffic Commission. Comm. Pickering
recommended that the State be required to erect a sign at the ton of the hill which will
require all trucks to come to a stop before :proceeding down the hill. Engineer Melchen
reported he had written the State Highway Department asking for additional warning signs
at this location and agreed to write again and request a stop sign as recommended by
Commissioner Pickering.
EAST STATE STREET SIGNS: Alderman Hart recommended the installation of better warning
signs at the foot of East State Street indicating that E. Green Street is a one-way street.
He stated he did not feel it is clear to strangers that E. Green Street is one-way east-
bound and strangers turn into it after coming down East State Street Hill. Engineer Melchen
promised to install suitable signs as soon as possible.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ?ROr7EEDINi?S
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
APRIL 13, 1963
I.
City of Ithaca - B. Rohrer 50.00
Morse Chain Co. 175.00
pollio, Elvira Y. Estate 10.00
Tselekis, John & Sophia 16.96
King, Ora M. 395.15
Village of Cayiiga Heights 92.08
Cornell University 2,134.22
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 391'.68
City of Ithaca _ 1W 34.94 •
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Robert J. Shields ]PW 25,00
City-0f, Ithaee--13'K' 245,07
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 24, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Kilby, Burns
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers Melchen, Dougherty
Forester Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS: Bids on material and equipment were received, opened and read by the Clerk as
TMOWS
c ',� STORM SEWER DRAINAGE PIPE: 12" isle is## 21" 240f 30" 42" Kstount
r'Z Corrurated Metal
Empire State Culvert Corp. 1.7S 2.10 2.S0 2.75 T.x"4.65 go@* 1/2%/18
Armco Steel Company 1.70 2.00 2.35 2.70 3.66 4946 SJS Net
Concrete
Martin Marietta Corp. 1.47 1.67 2.45 3.28 5.83 1*39 &4•SS ZU&S
L.S. Lee & Son 1.23 1.78 2.3S 2.7S 3.7S 5.00 $*V$ 3%*30
By Comm. Conley* seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on storm sewer drainage pipe be referred to the 111g#WW Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
COPPER TUBING 1201 of 1/2% 03S,8 Not
12001 of 3/40 10 12000 of 1 3/40 Taal Disc.
0 1 V-� - 11
LeValley McLeod, Inc. .191 331 .513 pr* -ftj
J. Miller Hardare .2163 3728 5072 1081,96 2/10
Edward Joy Company .216 .372 506 1079.52 2/10
Spence Supply Company .229 .3S7 .497 1052.28 Net
Irving D. Booth, Inc. .20 .346 .47 1003,20 2/10
Ithaca Plumbing Supply .19 #33 .4S 9S8.80 2/10
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm* Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids an copper tubing be referred to tht fttow Sewer Cogmittee for
study and report.
Carried.
CAST IRON WATER FITTINGS Total Bid Dis;ount t etc,
Haverstick 6 Company=,, nc. $4452.31 Net
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company 4792.06 Not
R.D'. Wood Company S491.80 Not
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 5889.18 Net
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids an cast *yon water fittings be referred to the Water 4 Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
Item IA Item ID Item 2A Item 25 Item SA Item 3B
1:2*4 1:2:4 112:3 1/2 1:2:3 1/3 1:2:4 1:2:4
TRANSIT-MIX CONCRETE Portland Hi-Earl r
I Por1tlan' i-Ear! HJ •Ea I
Disc,
tRaca-Rumsey orp. 400 1 . 5go _ 1. 64TS
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University Sand & Gravel 14.30 14.93 14.90 15.SS 14.7S IS.40 2
Ithaca-Rumsey Corp. quoted an additional charge of $1.2S/yd, for winter delivery.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on transit-mix concrete be referred to the Highway Committee
for study and report. Carried.
Page 5 A?aril 24, 1963
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request received from Mr. Feldman at the last meeting for relief
from paying for a new sewer service to his house in the amount of $130. 75 be denied.
Carried.
T.G. 11ILLER - CONSULTING FEES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that payment be authorized of the balance of the bid for consulting services
on the water tanks to T.G. Miller, Jr, in the amount of $13, 196.50.
Carried.
STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Stewart Park food concession for the 1963 season be awarded to
Romeo Rosica for the total sum of $705.00 in accordance with terms of his bid as
submitted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an
agreement therefor when prepared and approved by tho City Attorney.
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 #8-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
WEST END TRAFFIC COST ESTINLATES: Comm. Alo reported the estimated cost of improving
traffic conditions in the west end of the City at $16,000.00 for construction,
.a. $3,700.00 for traffic lights and $1,900.00 for necessary signs or a total estimated
cost of $21,600.00.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that this cost estimate be referred to the Common Council for its information.
Carried,
THURSTON AVENUE PARKING METERS: Comm. Alo reported that the estimated cost of in-
stalling 109 parking meters on Thurston Avenue at $7,500.00 and based on the meters
being designed to provide four hours of parking for 10�, he estimated the annual
revenues to be derived from them at $3,250.00.
By Comm. ,Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that these estimates be referred to the Council for its information.
Carried.
NARROW ST'REET'S : Engineer ;-elchen presented a map showing narrow streets in the City
in response to a request for this information by members of the Common Council. Comm.
Alo noted that recent newspaper stories indicate that Alderman Hines, Chairman of the
Charter i', Ordinance Committee, is expected to recommend to the Council at its May
meeting that alternate all-night street parking throughout the City bo restored, and
he expressed his opinion that consideration be first given to nrohibiting parking
where necessary on one side of the narrow streets as recommended by the Board.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to withhold any action on restoring alternate
all-night street parking throughout the City until the Capital Improvements, Parking
$ Traffic Committee of the Board has a chance to discuss the matter further with the
Charter & Ordinance Committee of the Council .
Carried.
On motion the muting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May S. 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Alderman - Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Dougherty
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - WATER TANKS: The following bids on water tanks for South Hill and West Hill
water tanks were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
West & South
West Hill West Hill South Hill Combined
Steel Tank Concrete Concrete- Concrete
Natgun Corp. $ 134,790 146,200 249,980
Pittsburg DesMoines Steel Co. $94,500
Preload Co., Inc. 132,115 147.9860 272,100
Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. 88,196
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to Crandall 6 Miller, consulting engineers, for
tabulation, checking and renort thereon to the Water & Sewer Committee. Carried.
BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: The following bids on sidewalk construction were re-
ceived, opened and read by the Clerk. All bidders submitted prices on the following
items:
Approx. Quantity
1. Remove and replace 4" concrete sidewalk 2500 sq. ft.
2. Remove and replace 6" concrete sidewalks ancVor driveways 200 sq. ft.
3. Remove flagstone walk and build 4" concrete sidewalk 250 sq. ft.
4. Remove flagstone walk and build 611 concrete sidewalk 200 sq. ft.
5. Re-grade flagstone or concrete sidewalk 300 sq. ft.
6. Build 4" concrete walk 500 sq. ft.
7. Build 6" concrete walk 50 sq. ft.
#1 #2 #3 #4 _ #5 #6 #7
Alby & Son 604 75¢ 60� 70� 30� 52¢ 600
V. Giordano Constr. & Supply 69 84 67 72 45 59 64
A. Friederich & Sons Co. 61 65 60 62 43 55 60
Tino Ferro 90 1.00 85 95 30 70 80
All prices listed are on a square ft. basis.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on sidewalk construction be referred to the Highway Committee
for study and report. Carried.
BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE & SCREENED GRAVEL: The following bids on crushed limestone
and scr�_-ned gravel were received, opene and read by the Clerk:
a. = prices f.o.b. by freight car, Ithaca, N.Y.
b. = prices loaded at suppliers plant
c. = prices delivered by truck to Ithaca, N.Y.
CRUSHED LIMESTONE SCREENED GRAVEL
#1A #1 #2
The General Crushed Stone Co. a. T-3.47 3.37 3.37 per ton
b. 1.85 1.75 1.75 NO BID
C. 3.50 3.40 3.40
Cayuga Crushed Stone Co. a. - - -
b. 2.00 1*80 1.80 NO BID
C. 2.30 2.60 2.60
Page 2 May 8, 1963
CRUSHED LIMESTONE SCREENED GRAVEL
#lA #1 #2
Warren Bros. Roads Co. a. - - -
b. 1.70 1.70 1.70 NO BID
C. 3.30 3.30 3.30
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on crushed limestone be referred to the Highway Committee for
study and report.
BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS: The following bid was received on road materials:
Koppers Company Inc. 10,000 Gals. Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied
Tar Products Division a. from storage tank $0.1650
b. from tank car . 1700
c. plant nick-up at storage tank by
City .1400
20,000 Gals. Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied
r a. from storage tank 0.1650
b. from tank car .1700
c. plant pick-up .1400
20,000 Gals. of Tar Furnished and Applied
µL a. from storage tank 0.2100
b. from tank car .2150
c. plant pick-up .1800
10,000 Gals. of Tar Furnished and Applied
a. from storage tank 0.2100
b. from tank car .2150
c. plant pick-up .1800
6,000 Gals. Asphalt Emulsion Furnished and Applied
by moto-paver .1850
It was the only bid received on this item.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on road materials be referred to the Highway Committee for
study and report. Carried.
BIDS - ASPHALT CONCRETE: The following bids on asphalt concrete were received, opened
and read by the Clerk:
Type IA Type 2A
Binder Mix Top Mix Binder ' Top Stock Pile
Warren Bros. Roads Co. $6.60 6.60 7.10 7.10 7.25 Per ton
General Crushed Stone Co. , 7.00 7.00 7.70 7.70 7.60
Warren Bros. bid was f.o.b. Fayette and General Crushed Stone's bid was loaded in city
trucks at South Lansing.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on asphalt concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for
study and report.
Carried.
NATIONAL CASH REGISTER CO. LEASE: The Clerk read a letter from National Cash Register
Co. terminating its lease of the city-owned building at 118 E. Green Street. He
advised that several persons had inquired about it and that bids for renting thereof,
effective as of June 1st. , had been advertised for opening at the Board's next meeting.
FEDERAL AID- FOURTH STREET SEWER: The Clerk read a letter received from N.Y. State
Department of Health announcing that it was unable to Process the city's application
for federal aid in the amount of $34,177.50 for the Fourth Street Sewer because federal
funds which were made available to it on July 1, 1962 had been exhausted. It was noted
that the application would be held for future action pending future funds being made
available after July 1, 1963.
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Page 3 May 8, 1963
E. STATE STREET - ENTRANCE TO WILCOX PRESS: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College
announcing plans for paving the roa ea i.ng from E. State Street to Wilcox Press at a
total estimated cost of $5,172.77. Dean of Ithaca agreed to pay $263.09, Ithaca College
to pay $995.51, Davis-Fetch Corn. to pay $836.92 and Wilcox Press to nay $1,909.42
leaving a balance of $1,167.83 for the City. The four concerns mentioned felt the City
had a stake in this project since it has access to it and uses it for various purposes.
Favorable action thereon was requested.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD LIGHTS: The Clerk read a letter from Roger Patch, President of
89 Lumber & Supply Co. , Inc. at 416 Taughannock Boulevard, requesting that the existing
street lamp on pole L-5 6-15 NYT-14 on Taughannock Boulevard be replaced with a mercury
light.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
GEORGE K. MINEAH REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from George K. Mineah requesting the
Board to extend Taylor Place in order to gain access to about 12 acres of land owned
by him north of Hook Place and west of Taylor Place. He estimated it had a potential
assessed value in excess of $250,000.00 when developed and built on.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
TOWN OF ITHACA SEVER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Ben Boynton, Supervisor of
the Town of Ithaca, requesting extension of sewer service to several neighborhood areas
in that section of the Town lying south of Cornell University and north of the city water
shed at Six Mile Creek.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and
report.
Carried.
CORNELL INFIRMARY SIDEWALK: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell University regarding
the condition of its sidewalk in front of the Infirmary on the Schuyler Place side.
Permission was requested to remove the walk entirely rather than replace it because of
its unsatisfactory location and because of the little use made of it.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - WATER BILLING MACHINE: The Clerk read a letter from Monroe Calculating Machine
Co. announcing withdrawal of its bid submitted at the last meeting on a water billing
machine for the City Chamberlain's Office because it could not comply with specifications.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid of Burroughs Corp. in the total net amount of $3,400.00 for
a water billing machine for the City Chamberlain's Office, meeting specifications, be
accepted and awarded subject to appropriation of the necessary funds by the Common
Council.
Carried.
STEWART PARK BATHING BEACH: The Clerk read the following opinion filed by the City
Attorney:
"At your meeting on April 24th, you referred to me for study and report the question of
whether or not the reason cited by Dr. Broad in his refusal to issue a permit to the
City to operate the public bathing beach at Stewart Park was a legally sufficient reason.
The reason cited by Dr. Broad was that the turbidity of the water resulting from
turbulence created by wind action or the silt on the bottom of the beach being disturbed
by the bathers caused the visibility through the water to become so limited as to make
swimming at Stewart Park unsafe.
In my opinion the County Health Officer has no power to deny the permit on that ground.
However, he may deny it on other grounds, two of which are as follows:
Page 4 May 8, 1963
"(1) If the turbidity of the water is such as to make the water subject to pollution and
therefore constitute a menace to health if used for bathing, this is a legally uf'ricient
reason.
(2) There is also a general provision in the State SAnitary Code that the Local Health
Officer may impose such additional sanitary guards as a condition to the granting of the
permit other than the specific reasons contained in the Public Health Law and State
Sanitary Code for denial of the ;permit.
The over-all question of whether or not the Stewart Park beach should be open for bathing
is a policy question to be decided by the Common Council upon recommendation of the Youth
Bureau Advisory Council to whom Common Council has delegated the operation of the bathing
beach. The role of the Board of Public 11orks is merely maintenance of the buildings and
grounds, including the beach.
Sgn: James J. Clynes, Jr.
City Attorney"
The Clerk then read a letter from Dr. Broad, Health Commissioner, addressed to the City
Attorney and one to the Board reviewing in detail events leading up to his refusal to
issue a permit to operate a public bathing beach at the nark for the 1963 season.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the letters be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee.
Carried.
STVDARDIZATION - MUELLER WATER FITTINGS: The Clerk reported that the Council had
-4.4 approved the standardization of Mueller brass waterworks fittings as requested by the
Board.
WASHINGTON $ ESTY STREET LIGHTS: Alderman Kilby reported poor lighting conditions at
Washington & Esty Street.
DE WITT PARK SIDEGIALKS: Alderman Kilby also reported noor sidewalk conditions in Detlitt
Park.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Alderman Kilby's report on street lights at Washington $ Esty Streets and
poor sidewalk conditions in DeWitt Park be referred to the Highway Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
BIDS - WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Supt. Laverty reported plans and specifications for
the repair of the West Seneca Street bridge will be ready for inspection by next Thursday.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee with power to
authorize the advertisement for bids thereon for on_ ening at the Board's meeting to be
held on June 12th.
Carried.
INLET: Sunt. Laverty reported that the Tompkins County Health Department had issued a
permit to Morse Chain Company to install oil separation units to effectively separate
oil from water before discharging it to the surface of the ground. The purnose of this
installation is to eliminate a source of pollution of Six Mile Creek and the Inlet with
waste oils from its plant through a storm sewer. He stated he believed this will correct
the situation complained about by Mr. Freeman in his letter to the Board on April 10th.
BIDS - TRUCKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo ilk
RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board on April 24th, rejecting bids on a S-cubic
yard dump truck and readvertising for new bids thereon be rescinded; and that the sxxvnxbc i6J
low bid which was received from Long's Motor Sales in the total net amount of }6,081.86
be and hereby is accepted and awarded, in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - USED TRUCK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on one used 2 1/2-ton
truck cab & chassis to be financed from Water Department budget account #312-460 as a
trade-in for truck #34 except for the hydralift equipment which will be transferred to
the replacing unit. Carried.
BIDS - AIR HOIST: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on an air hoist to
be financed from 1%later Department budget account #302-460.
Carried.
Page 5 May 8, 1963
BIDS - GAS FURNACE: Comm. Conley recommended approval of the following specifications
or a new gas furnace for the 1',!ater Building at First & Franklin Streets:
"Bids are invited to furnish and install a new gas fired boiler to Yen-lace the existing
coal fired boiler in the Water Plorks Building. The now boiler shall be capable of
equaling or exceeding the output of the present coal burner. The bid shall include all
the incidental work of hooking to existing lines, necessary changes in controls to
adapt to the new unit, removing old boiler and an-purtenances so that the new unit is
complete and ready for use not later than September 1, 1963."
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the specifications listed above be approved; and that the Superintendent
be authorized to advertise for bids on a new gas furnace in accordance therewith.
Carried.
ALBERT G. MORGAN APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that Albert G. Morgan had passed
a promotional civil service examination for the position of Water Meter Foreman.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Albert G. Morgan be appointed to the position of Water Meter Foreman
at the rate of $2.77 T)er hour, the first step of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan.
Carried.
BIDS - By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the following low bids be accepted and awarded:
1) Copper tubing to Ithaca Plumbing Supply Co.
2) Cast iron fittings to Haverstick & Company, Inc.
3) Hydraulic lift to Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co.
Carried.
BIDS - 11VATER METERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid received on water meters be rejected; and that the Asst. Supt. of
Public INTorks be authorized to purchase magnetic water meters on a trial basis in an
amount not to exceed $1,000.00 for the calendar year 1963. Carried.
HENRY'S DRIVE IN: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request received at the last meeting from Henry's Drive-In to install
a power pole on Stewart Avenue near the entrance to the men's dormitories be denied be-
cause such an installment would be a traffic hazard at this location due to the width
of the street and the absence of sidewalks.
Carried.
HIGH LANG PLACE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request received from Robert Meigs on April 10th. for a change in
the name of Highland Place be denied on the basis that the changing of this name would
be a great inconvenience to residents and an expense to the City. Carried.
N. AURORA STREET - STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request received at the last meeting from Mrs. Martha Teele for an
additional street light in the 300 block of North Aurora Street be denied because in-
sufficient funds are available to relight the entire 300 block on this street and the
installation of a single light should be deferred until the entire block can be
considered.
Carried.
E. BUFFALO STREET - DRIVEWAY: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that a request received from Ithaca College to widen the 19-foot driveway
adjacent to 128 W. Buffalo Street be denied.
Carried.
WEST CLINTON STREET REPAIRS: Comm. Egan reported that repairs to hl. Clinton Street as
requested at the last Board meeting by Alderman Hines had been completed.
BIDS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the following low bids be accepted and awarded:
Transit Mix Concrete Rumsey-Ithaca Corn.
Concrete Pine L.S. Lee & Son - Oak Corners, N.Y.
Steel Pipe Armco Steel - Syracuse, New York
These low bids were determined by an extension of the unit prices against the quantities
by the department used last year.
Carried.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
MAY 8, 1p63
Alexander, I, C. 1000 "
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"' Baldini, William 10.00
Lewis, Isadore & Lenora & Drake, K. 10.00 ✓
Saperstone, David A. 10.00 '-/
N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp. 10.00
City of Ithaca - B. Rohrer 50.00 ✓//
Leonardo, John Estate 11.07 //
Gentle, Avery & Caroline 8.85 ///7
Malone, Margaret & Henighin, K. 76.00 ✓
Patten, Paul. & Janet 32.82 V/
Fall Haven Co. 105.92 t//
Ithaca College 18.31 t" -
Cornell University 28.27 ✓
Board of Education 37.85 "
Cornell University 34.64
Village of Groton 41.17 •
City of Ithaca - DPW 27.87 'V,
City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 47.44 /
City of Ithaca - Parks Dept. 13.82 �✓
City of Ithaca - Airport Marina 169.47 ✓
City of Ithaca - Airport Marina 35.58
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Board of Education 75.00 /
Page 6 'fay B, 1963
LEON H. CASES MARINA PARK: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee
had accented the offer of the Garden Information Center to donate shrubbery to complete
iandsca>_>ing of the Lcon H. Cass Marina nark this snr iii g.
STEWART PARK BATHING BEACH: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, the City Attorney has rendered his legal opinion that 'the role•�of-;the Board of
Public I'Jorks in reference to Stewart Park is merely the maintenance of the buildings and
grounds, including the beach;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the sense of the Board that it should take no
position concerning the opening of the •public bathing; beach at the park; and that th ,
Clerk be directed to inform the Council of the Board's _feeling in this matter.
Carried. t
BOAT RIDE CONCESSION:, Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings $ Grounds Committee had
considered a request received from 19alter J. Gedney, Groton, New York, to operate
boat ride concession from either Stewart Park or the city marina and recommended denial.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request of 11alter J. Gedney for permission to operate a boat ride
concession from either Stewart Park or the Leon Cass Marina Park be denied on the basis
of previous experience with this type of a concession.
Carried.
BOAT LAUNCHING FEES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request received at the last meeting from L.R. ' alden for establish-
ment of a soasonal rate for the boat launching facility at the Leon Cass Marina Park be
denied because it is deemed to be impractical since daily fees are collected there on -the
week-ends only.
Carried.
�%!MMING POOL - ITHACA FALLS : By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
SOLVED, that the suggestion received from Rodney Hanford at the last meeting to operate
a.°swimming pool at Ithaca Falls be tabled at this time; and that the City Enginee "Pe'requested to study its future possibilities.
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 #9-1963, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and
ordered rendered.
`t Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. �--.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 220 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, Burns, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
if Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty
Forester - Baker j
Controller - Weinstein �
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Comm. Conley recommended that the minutes of the last meeting be corrected
to indicate that the bid received from Long's Motors Sales was the low bid rather
than the second low one. This was approved and the minutes as thus corrected were
then duly approved.
BIDS - USED TRUCK: The following bid on the purchase of a used 1958 Ford cab and
chassis was received, opened and read by the Clerk:
GROSS BID TRADE-IN ALLOWANCE TOTAL NET BID
Carrolls' Sales $ Service, Inc. f2,275.00 $275.00 $2,000.00
It was the only bid received on this item.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that t:.e bid be referred to the Water 5 Sewer Committee with pier.
Carried.
BIDS - R.=NT OF CITY-OWNED BUILDING AT 118 E. GREEN STREET: The Clork reported that
he had advertised for bids on rental of the city-owned b; Wing located at 1l$ E.
Green Street and formerly leased to National Cash Register Company. He stated that
no bi,".s ha6 Lteen x:ceived thereon.
By Cam n. Conle; : seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESCLVrD, that the matter be referred to the Buildings 4 Grounds !'c itteo with power
to authorize the readvertisement for bids thereon.
Carried.
BIDS - IT E-Z T-2R BRASS I41ATERSJORKS FITTINGS: The following We M Unile* brass water+
works Iritti:,x were received, opened and read by the CI*2*8
Corp. Stops Curb Stops _ Unions
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3/4" 1" 3/4" C-I 1" C-I 3/4" C•C I" C-C MAdaZt�et�el� 3j4'brC 1"C-C
Le Valley McLeod, Inc 1.97 3.12 4.24 6. 9— 5.17 ♦ .57 - 1.0~ 8
Haverstick $ Co. 1,99 3.15 4.27 6.4S S.22 7.9S .S7 1.05 1.75
Water Pipe $ Supply 2.85 4.15 4.55 6.50 5.60 8.20 1.32 I.SS 2.30
T':e total of LeValley McLeod bid amounted to $1,011.65 - 2t/20, >a/30
TIie totr�a of haverstick bid amounted to 1,021.30 + 2t/10, n/30
The total of Dater Pipe & Supply bid amounted to 1,292.00 • n/30
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on brass waterworks fittings be referred to the gate! 4 Sewer
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS C^RP. - GAS MAINS: The Clerk read a letter From H.Y.S. Electric
Gas Corp. requesting approval of new gas mains at the following locations!
200 block of South Geneva Street - 6" L.P. main behind curb.
4; Blair $ Schuyler Street 10" H.P. main behind turn and in street.
100 Block of Farm Street 6" L.P. main behind curb and in street.
By Comm. F .ckerbn_g: seconded by Comm. Leary
PTISCLVc,i, t t.re Board approves construction of new gas mains as requested by N.Y.S.
Electric & Gas Corp., subject to all rules and regulations of the Board applicable
thereto.
Carried.
Page 2 May 22, 1963
STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT AMENDMENT: The Clerk reported receint of an amendment to
the street lighti contract, dated May 15, 1961, proposing an addition to sub-
paragraph IA of paragraph SECOND thereof to provide a price for 20,000 lumen mercury
vapor lamps where ordered installed.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
UTICA STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL: The Clerk read a letter from Alderman Keith McNeill
requesting the Board to give consideration to a traffic control on Utica Street at
its intersection with Jay Street.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering:
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
WASHINGTON STREET LIGHT: The Clerk read a letter from John Komaromi, 216 Washington
Street, requesting an additional street light on Washington Street between Court and
Esty Street.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
COLUMBIA STREET PETITION: The Clerk read a petition requesting that the 200 bl9tk
t � of Columbia Street be made a one-way treet. It contained 25 signatures gnatures of residents
of the area.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
TRIPHAMMER DEVELOPMENT COMPANY WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from the Villas*
of Cayuga Heights asking if the City would permit extension of village water lines
into the area owned by Triphammer Development Company and Mr. Otto B.Schoenfeld, to
the north of the village, if this area were to be annexed to the Village. He then
read Mayor Ryan's answer to this request indicating the Board's policy of making no
new water and sewer extensions to areas outside the city that are not amenable to a
merger with the City. Comm. Conley referred to a letter received from Ben Boynton,
Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, requesting extension of water service to an area
in the Town of Ithaca which was read at the last meeting. He recommended that all
these requests be referred to the- Council for consideration inasmuch as the City
Attorney has recently ruled that the matter of extension of water services outside
the city is one of a policy nature to be determined by the Council.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the requests of Supervisor Boynton and that of the Village of Cayuga
Heights be referred to the Common Council for its consideration.
Carried.
U.S. NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING LEASES: The Clerk read a letter from the U.S. Navy Dept*
electing to renew two leases, one for the site of the Naval Reserve Training Center
on North Cayuga Street, and the other for 0.73 of an acre of land along North Cayuga
Street which forms the entrance to the Center.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the two leases be approved and renewed for the period July 1, 1963
to June 30, 1964 as requested; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign and execute renewal thereof.
Carried.
CLINTON HOTEL RAMP PARKING FACILITY: The Clerk read a letter from John Vasse, a local
realtor, recommending that the City acquire the Clinton Hotel site for a ramp parking
facility. He estimated it could be purchased for $140,000.00 and converted into a
ramp type parking facility to accommodate 115 cars for a total cost, including the
purchase price, of $370,000.00.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, t at Commissioners Frank S. Alo and Michael J. Leary be recommended for
appointment as members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee.
Carried.
Page 3 May 22, 1963
SWIMMING POOL AT STEWART PARK: Mayor Ryan presented and read the following statement:
"At this time I would like to suggest that we consider a swimming pool for Stewart Park.
I also suggest that this be a cooperative effort on the part of the City and Stewart
Park Fund. Perhaps it would be proper to request the Board of Public Works to make a
motion to ask the Stewart Park Commission to approve turning over the Stewart Park
Fund to build this pool.
"This could be paid for by charging for swimming at the pool with the City receiving
half of the receipts and the Stewart Park Fund the balance each year. In this way
the money could be returned to the Stewart Park Fund. The City could borrow this as
a separate account and at no cost to the taxpayers.
"I hope that the Stewart Park Commission will be interested in this project and will
proceed to obtain designs and location for an adequate swimming pool to be ready for
the summer of 164."
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Mayor's recommendation be referred to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BOAT MARINA SLIPS: The Clerk reported that all slips at the City's boat marina had
been rented for the 1963 season at full season rates. He stated that individuals
from twenty-six cities and villages in two states (New York and Pennsylvania) are
represented at the marina for the 1963 season.
STANDARDIZATION OF FITTINGS: Superintendent Laverty reported receipt of a letter from
the Hays Manufacturing Company protesting action taken by the city to standardize Mueller
as the type of brass waterworks fittings to be used in the City.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
BIDS - WATER TANKS: Comm. Conley recommended acceptance of the bids received from
Natgun Corporation, Boston, Massachusetts, for two concrete water tanks at a combined
cost of $249,980.00. He advised that this represents an increased cost of about
$15,500.00 over one concrete and one steel tank and recommended that the signing of
the contract be delayed until the Common Council approves the additional financing.
He advised that the selection of the two concrete tanks is based on the combined
recommendation of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and the Consulting
Engineer who indicate that the saving in annual maintenance of a steel tank will pay
the annual charge on the increased cost.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the contract for two • . concrete water tanks - one for West Hill and
one for South Hill - be and hereby is awarded to Natgun Corporation for the total sum
of $249,980.00 in accordance with terms of its combined bid as submitted thereon; and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract for this
work after the Common Council approves the additional financing, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to increase the amount of the
bond issue authorized for this purpose from $375,000.00 to $410,000.00.
Unanimously Carried.
WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the following water invoices, which are deemed to be uncollectible,
be and hereby are ordered expunged:
7-23-58 Tickon Corp. - Materials sold $3.72
12-10-58 Leon Reeves - Fill water tank 10.03
11- 8-61 Willow Creek Const. Co. - Clean Storm Sewer 52.35
Carried.
WALDO BLACKMAN AND DENNIS ANDREW APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Leary
RESOLVED, that Waldo Blackman and Dennis Andrew be provisionally appointed as water
Plant Operators at the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation
Plan, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary exam•
inations for these positions.
Carried.
Page 4 May 22, 1963
JACK BROOKS APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Jack Brooks be appointed as an equipment mechanic (non-comnetitive) at
the rate of $2. 19 ner hour, the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, for a 16-week
Period. Carried.
LEACH MORGAN AND JAMES QUIGLEY APPOINTMENTS: Asst. Sunt. Hannan reported that both Leach
Morgan and James Quigley had passed comnetltive civil service examinations for the Position
of meter servicemen and recommended their appointments.
By Comm. Conley: seconded Abby, Comm. Yengo m� , o:_3
RESOLVED, that Leah �Ifora" hand James luigley be appointed as meter servicemen at the rate
of $2.37 per hour nr sent rate of Pay, for a Probational period of sixteen weeks.
Carried.
BIDS - CHLORINE FEEDERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on two chlorine
feeders at the Water Filtration Plant to be financed from funds provided for such purpose
in the 1963 budget.
Carried.
SYRACUSE SUPPLY COMPANY BILL APPROVAL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that an invoice payable to Syracuse Sun-ply Company in the amount of $4,421.84
for repairs to a power shovel be approved and ordered paid from funds rrovided in the
C::� current budget by the Council for this specific purpose.
Unanimously Carried.
WATER TANKS - CONSULTING SERVICES: Comm. Conley reviewed the contents of a letter from
Thomas G. Miller, ConsultinF Engineer, in which he agreed to furnish consulting services
during construction of the South Hill and lest Hill water tanks for a fee of 1%. He
stated that this arrangement had been approved on July 13, 1960 for payment to Crandall
and Miller but that due to a change on the business oreration of their office recommended
that this be changed to read Thomas G. Miller, Engineer individually.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby arnroves the request of T,G. Miller and that he be engaged
to provide consulting services during construction of these two water tanks for the
stipulated to fee.
Carried.
Mr. Miller further agreed to provide supervision and inspection during construction of
these two tanks for 2.90 of the bid Price or $7,250.00 to include overhead, mileage and
normal direct job expenses in addition to Personal services.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board approves Mr. Miller's Proposal for supervision and inspection
of these two tanks during their construction for a total stipulated fee of $7,250.00
in accordance with his terms as submitted.
Carried.
E. BUFFALO STREET DRIVEWAY: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request of Ithaca College to widen its driveway adjacent to 128
East Buffalo Street be reconsidered and that Permission be granted the College to widen
this driveway for a distance of 5 feet.
Carried.
TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD LIGHTS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Egan
RESOLVED, that the request for a mercury street light adjacent to 416 Taughannock Blvd.
be denied because the installation of such a single light would be insufficient; and
that the present 2,500 lumen street light on Pole L.5 6-15 NYT 14 be increased in size
to 10,000 lumen.
Carried.
GEORGE K. MINE,'aH REQUEST: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request of George K. Mineah for assistance in developing Taylor Place
be granted; and that the Superintendent be authorized to render such assistance as is
possible in an effort to continue opening up the development of West Hill.
Carried.
E. STATE STREET ENTRANCE TO WILCOX PRESS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, a request received from Ithaca College and others for the city to participate
in the cost of paving the road leading from E. State Street to Wilcox Press to the
extent of $1,167.83 has been reviewed by the Buildings & Grounds Highway Committee of
the Board, and
WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Committee that there are no city funds available for
such purpose in this year's budget,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RFSOLVED, that city particination in this project be deferred until
next year and that funds be included in next year's budget for this purpose.
Carried.
Page 5 May 22, 1963
DE:VITT PARK SIDEWALKS: Comm. Pickering reported that an appropriation of $2000.00 is
available for construction of new sidewalks in Dellitt Park.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the construction of new sidewalks in DeWitt Park be authorized from avail-
able funds in this year's budget.
Carried.
WASHINGTON & ESTY STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm, Egan
RESOLVED, that the installation of two 2,500 lumen street lights near the corner of
Washington $ Esty Street at an annual cost of $46.00 be ar.nroved.
Carried.
CURB i, GUTTER ASSESSMENT - N. CAYUGA STREET: Comm. Pickering presented an assessment map
for curb $ gutter construction on North Cayuga Street at the intersection of 1'r7. York
Street showing the cost and its apportionment against the Property benefitted. tie noted
that only one property - that of the Church of Christ of Ithaca, Inc. , - was involved
and recommended that the Board levy the assessment and authorize a public hearing thereon.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the special assessment map for curb & gutter construction on N. Cayuga
Street, City Engineer's file #1246, be approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said assessment be and hereby is approved and levied against
the owner or occupant or against the unknown owner of such land or premises abutting on
such street, which property is hereby deemed to have been benefitted; and that said
assessment be levied in accordance with the schedule and aforesaid map filed in the
office of the City Clerk, viz. for the construction of curb $ gutter on North Cayuga
Street on the basis that the City pays the cost for the frontage at the street intersection
and 50% of the remaining cost, and that the balance of 50% thereof be assessed against the
persons or property on said street which fronts on the improvement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by this Board at its next regular
meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 11, 1963 at 4:30 p.m. , at which time the property
owner may appear and be heard in relation thereto.
Carried.
BIDS : By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that tho following low bids be accented and awarded:
Sidewalk construction - Alby $ Son
Road Materials - Koppers Company, Inc. - Tar Products Division
Asphalt Concrete - The General Crushed Stone Co.
Crushed Limestone - Cayuga Crushed Stone Company
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 #10-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Mayor Ryan announced that both the City Attorney and he expected to be in Washington D.C.
on June 12th. , the date of the next Board meeting, and it was therefore moved, seconded
and carried that the next meeting of the Board be held at the regular hour on June 11,
1963.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. �� '"" V
Geo. A. Blea
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 11, 1963
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`;ayor - Ryan Ire'sol tiou,. 3 s
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo a65"«�; °" d e
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Superintendent of Public 'Norks - Laverty otice 1s suynt% re'
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sam to'k'tte by said
Engineer - Helchen Boa d sof Trine 1963 at
Forester - Baker Ha Cod l Chamber, std
Hall,• ch tim8"any person interested
Clerk - B 1 e a n ma Y appear altered d ,r g have any SUCK
assessment altered,qr poriected as ius-
tice may require. �-
Deputy Clerk - Grey IMay order6of the Board of Pubic Works,
22, GEORGE A. BLAN Clerk
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MINUTES: Minutes of the Preceding meeting were duly apnro��-:r�s, i�NIaY 29,:� _7
PUBLIC HEARING - CURB & GUTTER ASSESSMENTS: Mayor Ryan o-)ened a public hearing, duly
advertised for this time, to hear anyone interested in an assessment levied by the
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Board on i,iav 22nd. for the construction of curb and gutter on North Cayuga Street at
i.� its intersection with Nest York Street,
Cl. No one appeared to be heard and the Mayor closed the hearing.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
IVIIEREAS, an assessment for the construction of curb and gutter on the west side of N.
'- ` Cayuga Street at its intersection with W. York Street was levied on May 22, 1963,
and a public hearing has been held thereon by this Board, as required by the City
Charter, on this 11th. day of June 1963,
NO'';' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessment be and hereby is finally approved
as levied in the total amount of $180.92, in accordance with the following schedule,
and recommended to the Common Council for final confirmation thereof;
Assessable
Owner's Name:. Address Frontage Rate Assessment
Church of Christ of 1206-10 N. Cayuga
Ithaca, Inc. Street 174.6' $1.0362 $180.92
AYES: 6
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
BIDS - RENT OF CITY 014NED BUILDING: The Clerk reported that he had re-advertised for
bids on the city-owned building at 117 E, Green Street, which was formerly leased to
National Cash Register Company, but that once again he had received no bids thereon.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee and City
Attorney with power. Carried.
N.Y. STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CODDINGTON ROAD SEt,fAGE PERMIT: The Clerk read a
letter from N.Y. State Department oF Health transmitting a permit to discharge sewage
from the proposed sewer extension in the Coddington Road area, after treatment in the
existing Sewage Treatment Plant, into the waters of Cayuga Inlet.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the permit be accepted and ordered filed.
Carried.
FEDERAL AID - FOURTH STREET SEWER: The Clerk reported that the letter from N.Y.S.
Department of Health, announcing it was unable to process the city's application for
federal aid in the amount of $34,177,50 for the Fourth Street Sewer, which he read
to the Board at its May 8th, meeting had been presented to the Council as suggested
and it was referred back to this Board,
VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS WATER RATE: The Clerk read a letter from the Village of
Cayuga Heights calling attention to the fact that the new water rates established by
the Board, effective April 1, 1963, do not conform to the ratio of rate and one-half
as specified in the contract between the City and Village which was dated July 1, 1953.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
Page 2 June 11, 1963
EDWARD P. ABBOTT LETTER: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott, Attorney for
Daniel O'Brien, 1207 N. Cayuga Street, complaining about the city's intent to construct
a storm sewer on the east side of N. Cayuga Street in front of properties in this block.
He contended from appearance of the stakes set the storm sewer will be within six inches
of the sidewalk and cause the sidewalk to cave in. He included other complaints in his
letter such as why the need for the sewer, why not dredge the creek to prevent water in
basements in this area. He suggested the work be discussed with peonle in the area to
avert a lot of misunderstanding. Superintendent Laverty noted several inaccuracies in
the allegations and requested permission to answer the letter since construction is
scheduled to start immediately.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to answer Mr. Abbott's letter.
Carried.
BIDS - USED TRUCK: Comm. Conley reported that the bid of $2,000.00 on purchase of a
used 1958 Ford cab and chassis received from Carroll's Sales 4 Service, Inc. at the
last meeting has been accepted and awarded.
STANDARDIZATION OF FITTINGS: Comm, Conley reported the Water 4 Sewer Committee 'had re-
viewed the protest received from Hays Mfg. Co. regarding the city's action on
standardization of Mueller brass waterworks fittings and recommended that there be no
change made.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the report of the Asst. Superintendent in the matter of standardization
of Mueller brass waterworks fittings be accepted and there be no change made; and that
the Superintendent be directed to answer the Hays Mfg. Company and advise it of the
Board's action in this matter.
Carried.
BIDS - BP--%SS WATERWORKS FITTINGS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Leary
RESOLVED, that the low bid received from LeValley McLeod, Inc. for brass waterworks
fittings be accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - BOILER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids for a new boiler at the Water Building to. be received June 12th.
be rejected without opening because the Council has failed to appropriate the necessary
funds; and that the Superintendent be authorized to readvertise when funds therefor are
made available for such purpose.
Carried.
BIDS - AIR HOIST: Comm. Conley called attention to the fact that bids on an air hoist
for the Water Department had been advertised for opening on June 12th.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, City Clerk and a member of the Board be authorized
to convene as a Committee on June 12th. and open these bids as advertised and refer
them to the Water & Sewer Committee for review.
Carried.
VAN ATTA PUMPING STATION: Comm. Conley recommended that steps be taken to secure the
services of a consulting engineer for planning and advice on the replacement of the
VanAtta pumping station from money provided for this purpose in the 1963 Water budget.
He listed the following reasons for replacing the station:
1. Much of the equipment dates back to the early twenties is now 40 years old and so
obsolete that parts replacements are impossible and repairs ridiculously expensive.
2. The reason for building in the gorge at the time was to utilize hydraulic power to
pump water - this is no longer a possibility but the station remains some 145, below
the clear well and thus requires in extra 60 pounds -
pressure and resulting horse power
expenditure on every gallon of water pumped.
3. This "heart" of our pumping system is no longer manned as was formerly required on
the hydraulics and for the steam pumping. The station could be manned however with
filter plant personnel if the station were moved up to the filter plant. This wauld
allow us even more economics in pumping procedures as well as having a round the clock
watch on this expensive and vital equipment. (!V'o could 'pump exactly as required instead
of by the clock. lle now keep watch on our recording charts but have to call out mechanics
to make any changes.)
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to arrange for the services of a- consulting
engineer for planning and advice on replacement of VanAttas Pumping Station as recommended.
Carried.
Page 3 June 11, 1963
STREET LIGHTING AGREEMENT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Board approves the addenda to the street lighting contract, dated
May 15, 1961, establishing a rate for 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lights and recommends
it to the Common Council for approval.
Carried.
CORNELL INFIRr4ARY SIDEWALK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, a request received from Cornell University to remove entirely a sidewalk adjacent
to the Cornell Infirmary on Schuyler Place, between Seneca and State Street, has been
reviewed by the Highway Committee of the Board, and
WHEREAS, upon investigation by the Highway Committee of this Board, it has been determined
that this sidewalk has been in existence for an indeterminate number of years and is
still subject to use by pedestrians,
NO1 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it is the o.)inion of this Board that it is not in the
best interest of the public to permit the abandonment of said sidewalk; and the request
received from Cornell University to remove this sidewalk be and hereby is denied.
Carried.
».� WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE PLiuNS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the plans and specifications for repair of the hest Seneca bridge as sub-
` 3 mitted by T.G. Irliller, consulting engineer, be accented and approved; and that his fee
for services in preparing them be approved for payment.
Carried.
!,,'EST SENECA STREET BRIDGE BIDS:
Comm. Yengo called attention to the fact that bids on repair of this bridge had been
advertised for opening at 4 :30 p.m. on June 12th.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, City Clerk and a member of the Board be authorized
to convene as a committee on June 12th. to open the bids on repair of the West Seneca
Street bridge as advertised; and that the bids be referred to the Creeks F, Bridges
Committee for study and report.
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 #11-1963, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, the City Engineer's Office has taken inventory of parking prohibitions now in
effect on city streets, and
WHEREAS, said inventory was compared with Traffic Ordinance schedules which list parking
prohibitions, and
WHEREAS, certain prohibitions now posted with signs are not listed in said Traffic
Ordinance schedules, and
WHEREAS, these certain prohibitions have been effective for an indeterminate period, now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic Ordinance, Article
XX, Section 182, Schedule III, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by
adding thereto:
N. Cayuga Street ; York Street to Rosemary Lane, both sides.
11. Court Street; Fulton Street to Cayuga Street, south side.
Hancock Street; Meadow Street to Third Street, south side.
University Avenue; Linn Street to City Cemetery entrance, both sides.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic
Ordinance, Article XX, Section 184, Schedule V, No Parking 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. Sundays and
Holidays excepted, by adding thereto:
S. Fulton Street; Meadow Street to Green Street, east side.
Carried.
Page 4 June 11, 1963
ALL-NIGHT PARKING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, the Parking and Traffic Committee of this Board has met in joint session with
the Common Council Public Safety Committee to consider all-night street narking
regulations, and
WHEREAS, a progress report has been submitted to members of the Board and the Common
Council, and
WHEREAS, policies with respect to all-night street narking must be adopted by the Common
Council before satisfactory regulations may be developed, and
idHEREAS, it will serve the best interest of the general Public to have such policies and
regulations without undue delay, and
WHEREAS, cooperation between the Board of Public '.!orks and the Common Council committees
may hasten development of such policies and regulations, now therefore b:; it,
RESOLVED, that, in the interest of exneditinF. the formation of Policies necessary to
the drafting of all-night street parking regulations, the Board of Public ''orks Parking
and Traffic Committee be authorized to render assistance to the Common Council Public
Safet;r Committee.
Carried.
COLUMBIA STREET PETITION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering*
WHEREAS, the request for a recommendation concerning one-way traffic in the 200 block
of Columbia Street is directly associated with narrow street and all-night street narking
regulations, now therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that recommendation with respect to one-way traffic in the 200 block of
Columbia Street be deferred until narrow street and all-night street parking regulations
are adopted by the Common Council .
Carried.
CLINTON HOTEL RAMP PARKING FACILITY: Comm. Alo reported that the Capital Improvements,
Parking and Traffic Committee examined the material submitted by Realton John Vasse
which proposed a ramp parking structure on the site of the Clinton House.
The Committee determined that its final report which is scheduled for presentation at
the next meeting, should be limited to the following:
1. Economic feasibility.
2. Suitability of narking design.
3. Effect upon trafic movement in adjacent streets.
The desirability of develo1iing the site for narking and its relationship to the Central
Business District is in the province of the Planning Board.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be requested to study the nronosal for a ramp narking
structure on the site of the Clinton :louse.
Carried.
ROUTE #89 RELOCATION: By Comm. P.lo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that N.Y. 89, from the intersection of Taughannock Boulevard and Buffalo
Street, be routed over Buffalo Street to junction with NY 79 and 96 at State Street
and over Buffalo Street and Meadow Street to junction with NY 79 and 96 at Seneca &
Meadow Street.
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
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JUNE 11, 1963
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City of Ithaca - Rohrer 50.00
.O Rothschild & Bostwick, Trustee 10.00 c%
Atsedes Peter 10.00
1013 W, State St, Corp. 10.00
Boronkay, John N. & Elsie H. 10.00 <,
The Lently Corp.
Greenwood, Robert 10.00
Lo Pinto, M. & Ilacera, B, , Jr. 10.00
Johnson, Theron 15.02 •
Chase, Le Grand 2.00 f;
' • Chase, Le Grand 4.00
Corners Community Center, Inc. 3.44
N9ti.onal Cash Register Co. 7.17
Fall Haven Co. 21.69 V.,
Fairview Assoc, 237.11 V,
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 7.50 /
City of Ithaca - DP17I 12.20 Y>-"
City of Ithaca - Paint Shop 124.80 ✓/
City of Ithaca - Marina Park ' 32.40
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 26, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Alderman - Kilby, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - CHLORINATORS: The following bids on two chlorinators for the Water $ Sewer
Department were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
=`e Bidder Gross Bid Trade-In Allowance Total Net Bid
Fi—scher F, Porter Co. $2,96.00 $296.00 $2,670.00
Chlorination Equipment Co. 3,000.00 400.00 2,600.00
} By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on chlorinators be referred to the Water Fi Sewer Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - RENT OF CITY-OWNED BUILDING: The Clerk reported that he had readvertised, for
the third time, for bids on rent of the city-owned building at 118 East Green Street
with a specified minimum of $75.00 ner month this time but that, once again, he had
received no bids thereon.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to readvertise with no specified minimum.
Carried.
CODDINGTON ROAD SEWER - FEDERAL AID: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Department
of Health disapproving the city's application for Federal Aid for the construction of
the Coddington Road Sewer because the sewer is being constructed purely for the benefit
of future expansion.
By Ccmm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee.
Carried.
ARTERIAL HIGHWAY PLANS: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Department of Public
Works calling attention to a revision of Arterial Highway plans for Route 13 in the
vicinity of Esty Street to eliminate a service road, and in the vicinity of the Ithaca
Ice Cream Plant at Hancock Street, which will allow the plant to remain. It was re-
quested that the revised plans be approved by the City.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that the revised plans be approved
as requested. Carried.
E. STATE STREET - LAND PURCHASE: The Clerk read a letter from John C. Burns expressing
his interest in purchasing a parcel of land owned by the City, known as "Old Giles Street",
and located in the rear of 1209 E. State Street to property now owned by Mrs. Pearl
Drake. He advised he wished to make the purchase and build a house on it for his own
personal use.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
ITHACA ROAD STREET LIGHT: The Clerk read a letter from Norbert H. Schickel, Jr. request-
the installation of a traffic light at the multiple intersection of Ithaca Road, Dryden
Road, Oak Avenue and Maple Avenue.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
Page 2 June 26, 1963
WEST BUFFALO STREET - PARKING METERS: The Clerk read a letter from Fred B. Bryant
requesting that parking meters on the Buffalo--Street side of the West End Candy
Kitchen located at 712-14 West Buffalo Street /Changed from a 60-minute limit to a
15-minute limit. He submitted his request on behalf of his client, Peter Zaharis,
who owns the property.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
HUDSON PLACE: The Clerk read a letter from Donald C. Culligan, Supervisor of the 6th.
Ward, calling attention to the dust condition on Hudson Place and recommending a complete
new surface for the two approaches for about 200 feet in from Hudson Street and
Coddington Road.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
PLAIN STREET - PARKING METERS: The Clerk read a letter fron Louis Shulman Furniture
Co. , Inc. , located at 334 West State Street, requesting installation of parking meters
on Plain Street at the side of his store.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
CLINTON HOTEL PARKING FACILITY: John Vasse, realtor, appeared before the Board and
reviewed a plot plan showing all properties in the block bounded by W. State, N.
Geneva, West Seneca and N. Cayuga Streets. He stated there is immediate need for
off-street parking in this area and urged the Board to act immediately on purchase
of the Clinton llotel,tear it down and use if for ground level parking. He stated it
would accommodate forty cars and estimated the cost to be about $3500.00 per car space*
lie advised that this would give immediate parking relief pending a ramp structure to
be developed later after urban renewal plans are known.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for further study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that bids on repairing the West
Seneca Street bridge had been received, opened and read on June 12th, in the presence
of Comm. Yengo, the Superintendent and himself as follows:
Bidder Amount of Bid
Anrad Construction Corp. $55J365.00
Standard Engineering Corp. 50, 100.00
Herman D. Besemer 46,,889.00
Les Strong, Inc. 45,,695.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee for study and
report.
Carried.
BIDS - AIR HOIST: The Clerk reported that bids on an air hoist had been received,
opened and read also on June 12th. as follows:
Bidder Make Amount of Bid ,
MacMurray Tractor, Inc. Chicago Pneumatic 1,835.00
L.B. Smith, Inc. Gardner-Denver 1,570.00
Syracuse Supply Co. Gardner-Denver 1,565.00
LeValley McLeod, Inc. Ingersoll Rand 1,552.00
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water 6 Sewer Committee for study and
report.
Carried.
Page 3 June 26, 1963
STEWART PARK SWIPIMING POOL: The Clerk reported that a letter had been received by the
Common Council from Finger Lakes Post #961, V.F.W. favoring a swimming pool at Stewart
Park to be dedicated as a memorial to deceased 11;ar Veterans. lie advised that the
Council had referred it to the Board for its consideration.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report. Carried.
RIGHT OF WAY AGREEMENTS: The Clerk presented for approval a right of way agreement
from Richard Eirleman and wife giving the city the right to construct, maintain and
repair a water line across his property at 530 Hudson Street to connect with the new
South Hill water tank.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo /67 q y
RESOLVED, that the right of way be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be Pr,
authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, when approved by the City
Attorney. Carried.
lie then presented another right-of-way agreement for approval from Nathan Weiner and
wife giving the city the right to construct, maintain and repair a water line across
his property on Chestnut Street extension, to connect with the new !hest Bill water
tank.
w By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary /�r
RESOLVED, that the right-of-way be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be
l authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City when approved by the City
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Attorney.
Carried.
ELMCREST CIRCLE DEED: The Clerk presented a deed to Elmcrest Circle, dated June 12,
1956, executed by the late Norbert ff. Schickel. He advised that the deed had recently
been discovered in the City Engineer's office but that it appears it has never been
accepted by the City or recorded.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
f RESOLVED, that the deed be referred to the Highway Committee for consideration and
report.
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 #12-1963, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
ALL-NIGHT STREET PARKING: By Comm. alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby advises the Council of its concern to
have All-Night Street Parking regulations developed which will produce the following
results :
1) Permit efficient street maintenance operations.
2) Minimize deterioration of city streets.
3) Necessitate minimum capital budget expenditures for roadway replacements and re-
construction.
4) Allow safe and efficient movement of traffic on city streets.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the general outlines of suggested regulations presented
herewith are in an order of preference which will enable the most economical attainment
of the aforementioned objectives by the Department of Public Works:
1) No All-Night Street Parking effective immediately.
2) No All-Night Street Parking except in those areas of the city where it may be
determined that existing off-street parking facilities are inadequate to satisfy
present All-Night Parking demands and that Alternate Side All-Night Parking be
permitted in such areas, and further that the City adopt a policy to encourage off-
street narking facility development which will enable the No All-Night Street Park-
ing Regulation to become general throughout the City by July 1, 1968.
3) Alternate Side All-Night Street Parking except in those streets where present parking
prohibitions render such alternate side parking unfeasible, and further that the
City adopt a policy which will encourage off-street parking facility development.
4) No regulation of all-night street parking.
Carried.
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TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Alderman Egan
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic Ordinance, to
read as follows :
Section 142. Parking Prohibited on Narrow Streets :
(a) The City Traffic Engineer is hereby authorized to erect NO PARKING signs
(1) on both sides of any two-way street where the width of roadway does
not exceed 26-feet; (2) on one side of any two-way street where the width
of roadway does not exceed 32-feet; (3) on both sides of any one-way
street where the width of raodway does not exceed 20-feet; (4) on one side
of any one-way street where the width of roadway does not exceed 26-feet.
Carried.
WATER DISTRICT CONTRACTS: The Clerk read the following letter from the City
Attorney:
"Board of Public WIorks
Ithaca, New York
"You have asked my opinion as to the sale of water to various water districts and
to the Village of Cayuga Heights with particular reference to the criticism of our
procedure contained in the report of the Examination of the Accounts and Fiscal Affairs
of the City of Ithaca made by the Department of Audit and Control in 1959 and other
years.
"I have reviewed that criticism and have conferred with the Principal Examiner of
Municipal Affairs of this area and we note that a similar criticism was not con-
tained in the most recent report of our fiscal activities when they were reviewed
by the Department of Audit and Control in 1962.
"Our present contracts and procedures are now permissible under a new section 119-o
of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York providing for municipal
cooperative activities.
"Under this section these contracts should be approved by a 3/4 vote of the voting
strength of the Common Council of the City of Ithaca and the governing body of the
other municipality or water district involved.
"It is my recommendation that the present 12 contracts be terminated and re-enacted
under this new section of the General Hunicinal Law, and that these contracts be
approved by the Common Council on behalf of the City of Ithaca and the governing
body of the other contracting body by a 3/4 vote.
Resnectfully submitted,
James J. Clynes, Jr.
City Attorney"
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to review the present contracts with
the various slater Districts and report thereon in regard to their termination and
re-enactment as recommended.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
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Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
JOINT SPECIAL NEF.,TING - COMMON COUNCIL u BOARD OF PUBLIC 11ORKS
.June 26, 1963 7:30 p.m.
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen Members of Board of Public Works Others
Aiurphy liagin Alo City attorney - Clynes
Kilby Baldwin Yengo Sunt. of Pub. ''Iks. - Laverty
Baldiii Stallman Pickering Urban Renewal Dir. - Daley
VanHarter Hiller Conley Planner - Bonner
Hines Burns Leary Controller - `.'Ieinstein
McNci11 Schmidt Egan Clerk - Blean
hart Deputy Clerk - Grey
Mayor Ryan announced he had called this special joint meeting for the purpose of dis-
cussing the policy on extending water services to areas outside the city limits. Before
continuing with the purpose of the special. meeting it was unanimously agreed to consider
the following two items:
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: Alderman Puller reviewed a request received from the City
Prosecutor for an additional appropriation in an estimated amount of $600.00 to finance
the expenses of several witnesses that will have to be brought back from New York City
to aid him in his prosecution of a person charged with driving while intoxicated. Ile
recommended approval of the request.
By alderman Miller: seconded by Alderman Stallman
RESOLVED, that the sum of ; 600.00 be and hereby is apnropriated from the Contingent
Fund to Current Appropriations, budget account #11S - City Prosecutor, for the rurnoses
of paying the expenses of witnesses requested to return to the City by the City Prosecutor.
AYES: 13
NAYS: 0 Carried and approved.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Mayor Ryan called attention to the fact that the next regular
meeting of the Council will fall on July 3rd. when it is expected several aldermen may
be absent from the City. Ile asked whether or not the next meeting should be rostponed.
By Alderman %Iurrhy: seconded by Alderman rlagin
RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of the Common Council be postponed until
kednesday, July 10, 1963 at 7:30 p.m.
Carried.
:CATER SERVICE OUTSIDE CITY - POLICY: Mayor Ryan called on Supt. Laverty who advised he
was nrepared to answer questions that members of the Council may wish to ask on the
subject. During the question and answer Period that followed it was brought out by
the Superintendent that the City has an excess of about 1,000,000 gallons per day of
filtered water available over what is used. He consistently urged however that it
would be prudent to keep 500,000 gals . as a reserve in case of severe fire, drought
or other emergencies and that the other 500,000 gals. should be used for future ex-
pansion within the city and the 12 Water Districts that the City is committed to
serve.
At the end of the discussion, Comm. Conley urged that members of the Council who have
further questions submit them to fir. Laverty or Mr. Hannan for answer.
At the request of members of the Council, Superintendent Laverty agreed to prepare a
general summary of the information given at this meeting and distribute it prior to the
next meeting of the Council. ) �
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
JUNE 26, 1963
Johns, Ralph W. & Katherine E. 135.00
Sprinkle, Charles L. 300.30
Shannon, Robert J. & Elizabeth 16.63
Mosher, Dr. Thomas 2.00
Town of Ithaca 23.05
Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. 106.44
Finger Lakes Construction Co. 45.42
Haverstick & Co., Inc. 166.75
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept, 28.27
APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE
City School District
Charles Wachs 46-77
George Shaw
Village of Cayuga Heifhts 300.00
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 24i 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Kilby, Burns
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS: Bids on material and equipment were received, opened and read by the Clerk as
=o`f Tows:
STORM SEWER DRAINAGE PIPE: 12•' 15•' 18" 21" 240' 30'' 420 Discount
Corru ated Metal
X4.65 9,40 1/21/10
Empire State Culvert Corp. I.75 2.10 2.50 2. .
Armco Steel Company 1.70 2.00 2.35 2.70 3.66 4946 8,52 Net
Concrete
Martin Marietta Corp. 2.47 1.67 2.45 3.28 5.83 8.39 14,55 tU13
L.S. Lee Fir Son 1.23 1.78 2.3S 2.7S 3.7S 3.00 6#T$ 3%*30
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on storm sewer drainage pipe be referred to tho 111gfiMV Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
COPPER TUBING 120' of 1/20 1200' of 3/410 12000 of 1 3/410 'I`otal Disc.
LeValley McLeod, Inc. .192 ` I�~ pr.--f"tj !03S.91 Net
J. Miller Hardare .2163 .3728 .S072 1081.96 2/10
Edward Joy Company .216 .372 .S06 1079.S2 2/10
Spence Supply Company ,229 .357 .497 1052.28 Net
Irving D. Booth, Inc. .20 .346 .47 1003.20 2/10
Ithaca Plumbing Supply 119 .33 .45 958.80 2/10
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids an copper tubing be referred to the lfattl.4 Sewer towmittee for
study and report.
Carried.
CAST IRON WATER FITTINGS Total Bid Discount, etc,
averst ck 4 Company-,77nc. $4492.91 " N tt
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Company 4792.06 Net
R.D. Wood Company 5491.80 Net
LeValley McLeod, Inc. 5889.18 Net
By Comm. Conley: seconde4 by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids an cast iron water fittings be referred to the Water 6 Sewer
Committee for study and report. Carried.
Item IA Item I4 Item 2A Item 2B Item 3A Item 38
1:2:4 1:2:4 1t2:3 1/2 1:2:3 1/2 1:2:4 1:2:4
TRANSIT-MIX CONCRETE Portland H_i_-Earl Portland i-Esx! Portland Hi•Earl Disc,
thaca-Rumsey orp. 14�;-_"` 1 14 � 15.96 r 19.45 17To-
University Sand & Gravel 14.30 14.93 14.90 1S.55 14.7S 15.40 2
Ithaca-Rumsey Corp. quoted an additional charge of $1.2S/yd, for winter delivery.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on transit-mix concrete be referred to the Highway Committee
for study and report. Carried.
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WATER METERS: 5/8 x 3/4 3/4 x 3/4 1 x 1 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 2 x 2
Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. 3�1. 99 6 68.25 128.32 U",�7
(Trade-In Allowance) - 1.75 2.25 3.00 9.00 14.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo-
RESOLVED, that the bid on water meters be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for
study and report. Carried.
ACCOUNTING MACHINE Gross Bid Discount Trade-In Allowance Total Net Bid
Burroughs Corp. 4160.00— 33`-` 2.80 427.20 3,400.00
National Cash Register Co. 3945.00 309.68 200.00 3,435.32
Monroe Calculating 2185.00 - 225.00 1,960.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on an accounting machine be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee
for study and report. Carried.
HYDRAULIC LIFT: Gross Bid Discount
LeValley McLeod, Inc. $2,Z5970_0 2/10
Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Co. 2,023.25 2110
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on a hydraulic lift be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
N. AURORA STREET - STREET LIGHT: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs, Martha Teele re-
questing installation of additional street lighting in the vicinity of 306 N. Aurora
Street.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
WEST CLINTON STREET REPAIRS: The Clerk read a letter from R.J. Hines requesting that
the bad condition of the paved portion of Nest Clinton Street,, between South Plain and
Corn Streets, be repaired immediately.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
LEON H. CASS MARINA PARK: The Clerk read a letter from the Garden Information Center
of Ithaca announcing that it had funds in prospect to purchase 150 upright forsythia,
120 evergreen shrubs and 75 trees to include willow. oak, sycamore, hawthorne and maple
to complete the landscaping of the Leon Cass Marina Park this spring. Approval and
further cooperation of the Parks Department, particularly as it relates to caring for
the plantings after they are established, was requested.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee with power.
Carried.
HENRY'S DRIVE-IN: The Clerk read a letter from Henry's Drive-In for permission to
erect a pole for electric service on Stewart Avenue as near the center entrance to
Cornell dormitories as possible to be used by its mobile-unit.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
STEWART PARK SWIMMING BEACH: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Robert H. Broad, Tompkins
County Health Commissioner, advising that he is not granting a permit for the City to
operate a public bathing beach at Stewart Park this year. He stated his reason for not
granting the permit is not based upon unsatisfactory bacteriological quality of the water
since, actually, the bacterial counts have generally improved since the secondary treat- `
went of the City's sewage. The reason is based upon the turbidity of the water resulting
from turbulence created by wind action or the silt on the bottom of the beach being dit-
turbed by the bathers which causes the visibility through the water to become so limited
as to make swimming there unsafe.
Comm. Conley questioned whether this was sufficient reason to prohibit swimming there.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for study and report.
Carried.
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The Clerk then read a letter from Rodney W. Hanford recommending that the Board consider
the feasibility of operating a swimming pool at the foot of Ithaca Falls.
By Comm.. Conley: seccnded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
BOAT LAUNCHING FEES: The Clerk read a letter from L.R. Walden recommending that the
Board consider establishing a season rate for use of the boat launching facilities at
Leon Cass Marina Park instead of the present daily rate.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Buildings 4 Grounds Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
FLUORIDATION: The Clerk reported receipt of several letters requesting that the Board
reconsider its action taken at the last meeting regarding fluoridation of the city's
water system. He reported receipt of letters also thanking the Board for its action and
asking that it be considered final.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the letters regarding fluoridation be referred to the Water $ Sewer
Committee for its information. Carried.
BIDS - TRUCKS: The Clerk read a letter from Wm. T. Pritchard announcing withdrawal of
w'? its bid submitted on March 27 for furnishing the City with a five-cubic yard dump truck
at its total net bid price of $5,825.00. It was stated that power steering is mandatory
on its unit of this size and that the price of $S82S.00 did not include a power steering
unit. In view of withdrawal of the bid which was the low bid received on this truck.
Comm. Conley recommended that all bids be rejected and readvertised.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that bids received on furnishing the City with a 5-cubic yard dump truck
be and hereby are all rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized to readvertise
for bids thereon.
Carried.
In view of withdrawal of the low bid, Comm. Conley expressed his opinion that in the
future bidders should be required to make a deposit with their bids in an amount
sufficient to cover the cost of readvertising if necessary.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that in the future all bidders who bid on items advertised by the Board shall
be required to submit a certified check in the amount of $15.00, payable to the City
of Ithaca, with their bids ; and that said deposits shall be returned to the unsuccessful
bidders but shall be forfeited by a successful bidder in the event he shall withdraw
his bid or fail to comply with the terms thereof.
Carried.
CODOINGTON ROAD SEWER RTS/11AY: The Clerk reported that the Engineering Department had
secured sewer rights-of-way or the Coddington Road sewer from the following property
owners :
Grover & Ruby Metzgar 139 Coddington Road
Hyman $ Ruth Kaminer 143 Coddington Road
Ralph $ Ruth Herrington 141 Coddington Road-
W. Eugene Dennis 10 Hudson Place
George $ Esther Alexander 137 Coddington Road
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the foregoing sewer rights-of-way be accepted; and that the Mayor and
City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute them on behalf of the City and that the
rights-of-way be then filed in Tompkins County Clerk's office.
Carried.
BRIDGE ESTIMATES FOR FLOOD CONTROL: Supt. Laverty reported that pursuant to a request
received from the U.S. Army Engineer Corns in Buffalo he had prepared estimates of
bridge replacements in the west end which will be needed in connection with the flood
control project as follows :
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West State Street:
Bridge; superstructure $ abutments $265,000
Approaches ; State & Buffalo Streets 65,000
Utilities relocation; Sewer changes 50,000
Water changes 34,000
$414,000
Taughannock Boulevard
Bridge; superstructure & abutments $265,000
Approaches 45,000
$310,000
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to forward the foregoing estimates to
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Buffalo, New York.
Carried
BIDS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bids received by the Board on April 10th, be accepted and
awarded as follows :
Cast Iron Pipe U.S. Pipe & Foundry
Cement asbestos water $ sewer pipe & fittings- Johns-Mansville
Rustoleum paint Welles Supply Co.
Carried.
BIDS - BRASS WATERWORKS FITTINGS: Comm. Conley advised that, upon review of the bids
received on brass waterworks fittings, the Committee recommended that all bids be re-
jected and that the Board ask for standardization of this material.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that all bids received by the Board on April 10th. on brass waterworks be
rejected,
Carried.
By Comm. Conley:seconded by Comm. Yengo
WHEREAS, for many years past the City of Ithaca has used Mueller brass fittings in
the installation of water services to the exclusion of all others and
WHEREAS, the City maintains a stock of these fittings for various sizes and for
adapting to various situations and
WHEREAS, the other manufacturers of these fittings do not always make interchangeable
parts to agree with the Mueller fittings and
WHEREAS, the City tools as well as the training of the workmen have been especially '
adapted to the Mueller fittings and
WHEREAS, the quality of this product has always been above reproach and
WHEREAS, the surrounding suppliers as well as the local supply house are interested,
and have entered competitive bids to supply Mueller fittings,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the
Board to standardize ;dueller brass fittings as the type to be used for water service
installations in the City of Ithaca.
Carried.
EQUIPMENT MECHANIC: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to approve the position of
equipment mechanic in the classified civil service competitive class; and that upon
approval thereof the Council be requested to amend the Compensation Plan to include
such a position at Grade 21 (skilled worker) .
Carried.
HAROLD FELDMAN SEWER SERVICE: Comm, Conley presented the following report on the
complaint received at the last meeting from Harold Feldman, 105 Cascadilla Park,
regarding his sewer service:
"This house lateral was dug up and rodded at least three times previously - once in
1948, again in May 1956, and again in October 1962. On the last occassion he decided
to replace his lateral which was laid almost dead level in fact with an adverse grade,
in addition to the root problems. These conditions were both corrected in his new
lateral.
"The flooding which subsequently occurred was a coincidence, the main sewer stoppage
occurred above him - was cleared - but partially jammed just below him, resulting in
his getting flooded out.
"The incident referred to in Mr. Feldman's complaint are not related, and it is there-
for recommended that his request for reimbursement of $130, 75 be denied."
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. July 10, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Kilby, Burns, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Pub. Wks. - Hannan
Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Planning Director - Niederkorn
Urban Renewal Director - Daley
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
I
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. j
BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: The Clerk reported that bids on sidewalk construction for
1963 had to be readvertised because in the original advertisement and subsequent award
of a contract to Alby & Son, the low bidder, a clause was not included to require the
contractor to pay the prevailing rate of wages as required by law, and a complaint in
Z this respect had been registered. He then opened and read the following bids which were
,per received as a result of the readvertising. All bidders submitted prices on the following
items:
Estimated Amount
1. Remove and replace 4" concrete walk 2SOO sq. ft.
2. Remove and replace 6" concrete walks and/or driveways 200
3. Remove flagstone walk and build 4" concrete walk 250
4. Remove flagstone walk and build 6" concrete walk 200
S. Regrade flagstone or concrete walk 300
6. Build 4" concrete walk 300
7. Build 6" concrete walk 50
NAME OF BIDDER 1 2 3 4 S 6 7
Alby $ Son 70¢ 85¢ 70¢ 80¢ 40¢ 60¢ 75¢
Thos. Parker 62 74 62 74 18 45 70
A. Friederich & Son 67 74 61 68 43 60 65
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENT: The Clerk presented a right-of-way received from Sam Associates,
Inc. giving the City the right to lay and maintain a water main across private property
at 60 J.Hudson Street.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the right-of-way be approved and accepted: and that the Mayor and City
Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, when approved by the
City Attorney.
Carried.
PARK HOTEL -BOAT DOCK & SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from P.J. O'Connor,
owner and proprietor of the Par Hotel on'North Cayuga Street Ext., requesting permission
to erect a dock on the shore of Cayuga Lake adjacent to his hotel to accommodate boaters
on the lake. tie also requested sewer service to his property and advised that at present
he was using a septic tank.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
' RESOLVED, that Mr. O'Connor's requests be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds and Water
& Sewer Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
SAGE TREATMENT„E{NT A�ENANCE F�511MM: The Clerk read a letter from the Tompkins
County Health Department advising that the State Legislature had failed to provide
money for state aid for the operation and maintenance of sewage treatment plants for the
State's fiscal year ending March 31, 1964. Since there is no change in the Law
authorizing the appropriation of such funds in a future year, it was requested that
the City file an "Advance Estimate of Operation and Maintenance of its Sewage Treatment
Plant Works" for the next fiscal year.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report.
Carried.
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GILES STREET SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Wm. A. Dillon, Jr. requesting
that sewer service be provided for a proposed 24-unit apartment project being considered
for construction at 212 Giles Street.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and re-
port.
Carried.
OFF-STREET PARKING: Mr. James Rothschild, representing the Merchants Division of the
Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Ervin ?/achtel, District Supervisor of the J.J. Newberry Co. ,
and Irving Lewis appeared before the Board and each in turn urged the Board to consider
additional off-street parking to serve the merchants in the downtown business district.
They expressed their interest in working with the City officials in a joint cooperative
effort to do something to relieve what they termed an emergency. They expressed their
concern about being-unable to compete with the proposed shopping plazas without adequate
narking being made available for their customers.
Planner Niederkorn concurred with the merchants view and stated the Planning Board was
working on the problem with maximum speed. Mr. Daley, Urban Renewal Director, stated
that the city's Planning Consultants are very much aware of the problem and have been
urged to give it top priority in their studies.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Board accept the proposal for a joint study of the off-street parking
problem in the downtown business area; and that the matter be referred to a Committee
consisting of the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee of this Board, the
Parking Committee of the Planning Board and a committee from the Merchants Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce.
Carried.
WATER DISTRICT CONTRACTS: Attorney Clynes advised that he had reviewed all 12 Water
District contracts and Tound that eight had 90-day cancellation clauses and the other
had 40-day clauses. He recommended that the Superintendent be authorized to write
officials of all twelve districts and formally terminate the contracts on January 1,
1964 and that in the meantime he, the City Attorney, be directed to prepare a basic
contract which will apply to all Districts,
On motion by Comm. Yengo which was seconded by Comm. Conley and carried, it was so
ordered.
BIDS - CHLORINATOR: Comm. Conley reviewed bids received on June 26th, on two
chlorinators and advised that the Water $ Sewer Committee had determined that the
parts and old chlorinators offered as a trade-in are more valuable to the City than
the $400.00 maximum allowance offered for them and, therefore, are being retained by
the City for replacement parts. Ile then recommended acceptance of the low gross bid
received.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with two chlorinators be awarded to
Fischer $ Porter Co. , the low gross bidder, in the total amount of $2,966.00 in accordance
with the terms cf its bid as submitted.
Carried.
BIDS - AIR HOIST: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with an air hoist be awarded to
LeValley McLeod, Inc. , the low bidder, in the total net amount of $1,552.00 in accordance
with the terms of its bid as submitted, subject however to the Common Council making an
additional appropriation for this of $352.00 for this purpose; and that the Council be
requested to make such additional appropriation.
Carried.
CODDINGTON ROAD SEWER - FEDERAL AID: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the letter receive from N.Y. State Department of Health at the last
meeting disapproving the city's application for Federal Aid for the construction of
the Coddington Road sewer be placed on file.
Carried.
APPOINTMENTS: Comm. Conley reported that Waldo E. Blackman and Dennis J. Andrews had
passed a civil service exam for the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator, and
that Gordon H. Starke had passed an exam for the position of Sewage Treatment Plant
Operator. He reported further that all had appropriate operators licenses and he
recommended their appointments.
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By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the following probational appointments, for a 16-week period, be and
hereby are approved:
Waldo E. Blackman, Water Treatment Plant Operator @ $2.03 per hour, his "resent salary,
Dennis J. Andrews, Water Treatment Plant Operator @ $2.03 ner hour, his present salary.
Gordon H. Starke, Sewage Treatment Plant Operator @ $2.03 per hour, his present salary.
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the appointment of Glenn Brewer as a maintainer (non-competitive) at
the rate of $1.95 per hour be approved. Carried.
NEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE; Comm, Yengo reported that T.G. Miller, consulting engineer,
had written the four bidders on the test Seneca Street bridge and requested a supple-
mental proposal for furnishing a treated timber deck in lieu of A steel grid deck as
provided for in the original plans. fie advised this had been done after it was in-
dicated by the City Attorney it was prover procedure.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the action of the Consulting Engineer be approved with the understanding
that the supplemental proposals be received no later than 12:00 Noon on July 18, 1963,
and that the Creeks $ Bridges Committee will convene at 9:00 A.M. on June 19th, to
review them.
Carried.
STENART PARK S1`1MMING POOL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
;Jp RESOLVED, that the request of the V.E.W. Post #961 and the Mayor's suggestion for a
+ swimming pool at Stewart Park be referred to the Planning Board for its consideration
CM and inclusion in the Capital Budget.
Carried.
E. STATE STREET - LAND PURCHASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
WHEREAS, a request has been received from John C, Burns to purchase a small strip
of city-owned land, being a part of that property known as "Old Giles Street", located
in the rear of 1209 E. State Street to property now owned by Airs. Pearl Drake, and
WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the land is no longer needed for public
purposes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that it
authorize the sale, at public auction, of such property, that an appraisal of the
property be made; and that the appraised value thereof be used as an upset price.
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 #13-1963, be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered,
Carried.
CLINTON HOTEL PARKING SITE: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a written report on the
proposal to purchase the Clinton Hotel as a site for an off-street narking lot which
contained the following conclusions:
1) Maintenance and operating costs for a parking facility with low efficiency and
low parking capacity are high in relation to the parking capacity.
2) The cost of land acquisition at this site is high.
3) The suitability of the site for a narking structure relative to the Central
Business District Development has been referred to the Planning Board for
study and report.
Comm. Alo then presented and read the following Memo on the subject from the Planning
Board.
"FROM: Community Facilities and Services Committee - City planning Board
SUB. : Clinton House Parking Proposal.
DATE: 3 July 1963
"The Community Facilities and Services Committee feels that improved parking in
the city's central business district is essential to the competitive position of the
downtown merchants and that provision of parking should be pressed as the first
action under an urban renewal program.
"In view of the fact that a tentative renewal plan for downtown is expected within
the next two or three months it is Premature to consider specific action or specific
sites until this new plan is presented for Public consideration."
Page 4 July 10, 1963
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo presented a report on buses shoring a loss for the month of
June, before amortization, of $700.31 and after amortization of $1,717.14. The
corresponding losses for the six months ending June 30, 1963 were $1,059.26 and
$7,160.24 respectively.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that the busses be sold.
AYES: S
NAYS: 1 - Yengo Carried.
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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. July 24, 1963
Present:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Pickering
Aldermen - Stallman, Kilby, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Acting Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Asst. Engineer - Dougherty
Deputy Clerk - Grey t
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS - RENT OF CITY OWNED BUILDING AT GREEN STREET: The following two bids were re-
ceived, opened and read by the Clerk:
Bidder Amount
Inter-City Amusement Company $65.00 mo.
i.. James P. Rourke 88.00 mo.
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-' By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bids on rent of East Green Street Building be referred to the buildings
and grounds committee with power. Carried,
POOR ROUTE MARKINGS IN CITY: The Clerk read a letter from R.K. Kellogg referring to
the many requests he has or information as a result of poor route markings in the
City.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Highway Committee.
Carried.
SWIMMING AT STEWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Joseph L. Hamilton in re-
gards to reopening Stewart Park to swimming as in the past.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee,
Carried,
SERTOMA CLUB SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE: The Clerk read a letter from the Sertoma Club
Sponsorship Committee regarding sale of good will calendars with proceeds to go to the
City. Fifty percent to go to purchase animals for the park and the other fifty percent
to be held in trust for a swimming pool.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Carried.
City Controller Weinstein informed the Board that the purpose of the letter was to get
the City to accept the money from the Sertoma Club before they sponsored this sale.
Clynes informed the Board that they were not committing the City in any way for these
projects.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the resolution referring this letter to the Buildings and Grounds
Committee be rescinded, and a new resolution accepting the money be made.
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the money offered by the Sertoma Sponsorship Committee be accepted by
the City. Carried.
SOUTHWEST PARK: City Attorney Clynes reported that $9600.00 had been received from the
Federal government for their share of this purchase. He has still not heard from the
State.
WATER CONTRACTS: City Attorney Clynes reported that letters had been sent to all those
bodies we have contracts with in regards to the changes.
REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES: Controller Weinstein reported revenues and expenditures. as of
June 30, 1963 an i e a report with the City Clerk.
Page 2 July 24, 1963
ENGINEERS OFFICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR HELP: Engineer Melchen reported that he did not
receive sufficient response to i.s a vertisements and would readvertise.
SEWER SERVICE FOR PARK HOTEL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, sewer service for the Park Hotel would involve a pump station and force main
at an estimated cost of $250000.00 as per attached plan and estimate. The committee
recommends that this project be considered in the preparation of the 1964 budget.
Carried.
ADVANCE ESTIMATE OF 1964 SEWAGE TREATMENT COST: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, an advance estimate of the 1964 Sewage Treatment Plant costs anticipates a
budget of $60,000. The committee recommends that Council should so inform Mr. Frank
Liguori, District Sanitary Engineer as per his request.
Carried.
SEWER SERVICE - 212 GILES STREET: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, sewer services for 212 Giles Street would also involve a pump station and
force main as per attached plan and estimate of $17,000.00. The committee recommends
that this project be constructed if the owners show progress.
Carried.
CONSTRUCTION OF SOUTH AND WEST HILL TANKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, the committee has reviewed the attached request for partial payment on the
construction of the South and West Hill tanks) together with the certifications of
the consulting engineers and the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works and recommends
that the payment be made in the amount of $24,342.75.
Carried.
BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the low bid of Thomas H. Parker be accepted for the balance of the 1963
sidewalk construction program as per bid items listed below:
1. Remove and replace 4" concrete walk 62� sq. ft.
2. Remove and replace 6" concrete walks and/or driveways 74� sq. ft.
3. Remove flagstone walk and build 4" concrete walk 62� sq. ft. x ,
4. Remove flagstone walk and build 6" concrete walk 74¢ sq. ft.
S. Regrade flagstone or concrete walk 18¢ sq. ft.
6. Build 4" concrete walk 45¢ sq. ft,
7. Build 6" concrete walk 70a sq. ft.
Carried.
PICK UP TRUCKS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board accept bids for pickup trucks at the August 14th. meeting.
Carried.
STANDARDIZATION OF LEACH PACKERS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to standardize on Leach Packers for garbage
collection on the basis of the better performance, lower maintenance costs and lower
initial costs as compiled by the City Engineer.
Carried.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be asked for an additional appropriation of $7500.00 to
cover the cost of repairs to the Seneca Street bridge.
Alderman Stallman asked if everything but the necessary items had been eliminated from
the bid items. Comm. Yengo assured him that this included nothing but the necessary
repairs and that each bid item was a firm bid and a savings might be had on some of the
various bid items. He also stated that the two other bridges, State Street and Buffalo
Street, had been discovered to have bad walls on the east side. He felt that the
knowledge gained in repairing Seneca Street bridge would be advantageous to the City
when it comes to the other two bridges. He also brought up the fact that if one of w
the other bridges had to be closed for repairs it would create a bad traffic situation
in the west end, with only one bridge in operation.
Motion was carried.
PARK HOTEL - BOAT DOCK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the owner Mr. J.P. O'Connor be informed that the Board cannot give
permission for a dock to be erected on city property for private use.
Carried.
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TREE TRIMMER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of William L. Jones as a tree trimmer, effective
July 22, 1963, for a sixteen week period at the tree trimmers minimum of line 21 at $2.19
per hour be approved.
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 #14-1963 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and
r6ndered.
Carried.
PARKING: Comm. Alo reported committee meeting with the merchants of the city and believes
t a�i t—Yarmony has developed. The merchants have expressed their willingness to invest
money to help develop off-street parking. They are planning a trip to Elmira to study
their set up in the very near future.
BUSES: Comm. Yengo reported that there would be a joint meeting of the Bus Committee
after the Board meeting.
Alderman Kilby reported that he had received a letter from Cacciotti on Richard Place
in regards to having trouble with water pressure. He stated that residents above
Richard Place have a booster pump and asked the water and sewer committee to work with
Assistant Superintendent Hannan on this.
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By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee.
Carried.
Alderman Kilby also asked if any work had been done on the traffic pattern at the
West Hill School. This had been brought up before and to his knowledge nothing has
been done.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that this be referred to the Traffic and Parking Committee.
Carried.
CASS MARINA: Commissioner Pickering asked if anything had been done about extending
the boat marina as he knew of more boats that wanted to come in and this had been
discussed in the past.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that this be turned over to the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. �—
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Deputy City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. August 14, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, Stallman, Kilby
Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty
Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
BIDS: Bids on traffic signals, 2 pick-up trucks and a new boiler for the Water Building
were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows:
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
The specifications called for the following:
Item 1. Two traffic controllers
2. Four 4-Section Signals
3. Eight pedestrian pushbuttons
4. Four detect:.TMs and two power units
Vame of Bidder Item #1 Item #2 Item #3 Item #4 Total Terms
Traffic Control E;,:ip. Co. 79.20 32S8,$4 2/30
General Railway Signal Co. - - - 1635.00 1635.00 2/10
b.a:cbelite Co. , Inc. 1697.40 925.64 74.88 - 2697.92 n/30
F-!,ady Supply Corp. 1728.00 1444.00 88.00 - 3260.00 n/30
N,::; tor. Electric Co. , Inc. 1900.00 1584.00 96.00 1886.00 5466.00 Net
T;P bids were referred to the Engineer who was directed to review them and report back
w 1th his reco::rendations thereon. Engineer Melchen reviewed the bids and reported the -
following bid-'ers who met specifications were low:
Item 1. Brady Supply Corp. @ $1,728.00
lte;7, 2. Marbelite Co. , Inc. 925.64
item 3. Marbelite Co. , Inc. 74.88
Iter. 4. General Railway Signal Co. 1,635.00
Total $4,3
He r,comir°nded awarding the bids in accordance with the foregoing schedule.
By Cozm. Alo: sec^nded by Co ..i. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the re--ommend'ation of the Engineer be approved and that the 16W bids,
meeting specifications, be accepted in accordance with the foregoing schedule in
accordance with terms of their respective bids as submitted.
Carried.
PICK UP TRUCKS (ONE 1/2-TON AND ONE 3/4-TON)
N---Pe of Bidder Make 1/2-Ton 3/4-Ton Total Bid
Jack Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. C-Fe—vrolet 1,927.00 2, 5 $3,957.00
Cayuga Motors ' Ford 1,893.75 1,918.00 3,811.75
Wm. T. Pritchard Dodge 1,996.03 2,069.83 4,065.86
By Cc.,xn. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RE 0"17 that the bids on pick-up trucks be referred to the Highway Committee for
study and report. Carried.
BOILER - WATER BUILDING
Name of Bidder Total Bid
C.M. Roberts, Endgell, N.Y. $1,665.00
Albanese Plumbing $ Heating Co. 1,689.00
Null Heating $ Plumbing, Inc. 2,239.00
Charles R. Wilson, Heating 6 Plumbing 2,299.00
Morusty 6 Son, Plumbing $ Heating 2,526.38
Donoh :e-Halverson, Inc. 2,623.46 (2/10)
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the boiler bids be referred to the Water 6 Sewer Committee for study and
report.
Carried.
Page 2 August 14, 1963
UNDERGROUND CONDUITS: The Clerk read a letter from D. Boardman Lee, President of D $ K
o., Inc. , 438 Ill. State Street, recommending that the Board consider establishing a
policy to require that all overhead wires be replaced with underground conduits. He
called attention to a storm on July 23rd. which knocked out several electrical circuits
in the city and caused the electrocution of an out-of-town visitor on South Meadow
Street.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC $ GAS CORP GAS MAIN CONSTRUCTION: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S.
Electric $ Gas Corp. requesting early approval of gas main construction projects as
follows:
1. 100 block of Park Street - from #102 to and across S. Plain Street.
2. 100 block of Nest Spencer Street - 500 feet northerly from Old Spencer Road.
3. 100 block of East Spencer Street.
4. Westwood Knoll development.
S. Fifth Street - from Madison to 110 Fifth Street.
6. Dey Street - from West Lincoln to Tompkins Street.
7. Miller Street - north side to tie into Cornell Street.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
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E, GREEN STREET PARKING GARAGE: The Clerk read a letter from R.M. Daley, Urban Renewal
Director, advising that the Urban Renewal Planning Consultants are in favor of erecting
a parking structure on the site of the E. Green Street municipal parking lot if it is
economically feasible to do so. fie requested the Board's report of the feasibility
of such a project.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking t, Traffic
Committee of the Board for study and report.
Carried.
Before the vote was taken on the foregoing motion Comm. Alo reported the Committee had
met twice with the State Street merchants group to discuss the parking needs of the
downtown business area, that he had visited Elmira and Binghamton parking projects
and discussed them with officials and merchants of both cities, and that the Committee
is scheduled to meet again with the local merchants group next week at which time he
expected the feasibility of the E. Green Street project will be reviewed.
19A73R SERVICE - LANSING APARTMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from Gerald R. Talandis,
Vice President of Ambo, N.1'. , Inc. - owner of Lansing Apartments, requesting that the
city furnish it with a temporary and emergency water supply to augment its own source
of supply for a period expiring December 30, 1963.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
STREET LIGHTS - BRIDGES: The Clerk reported that the replacement of the old type
street lights on bridges throughout the city with new type lamps had been criticised
by one alderman at the last meeting of the Council and that the Mayor had reported
receipt of complaints regarding this matter also.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the complaints be referred to the Superintendent.
Carried.
LEASE OF PROPERTY - 118 E. GREEN STREET: The Clerk reported that the city-owned
building at 118 E. Green Street had been leased to Mr. James P. Rourke, d/b/a Acrographics,
Inc. for the annual rental of $1056.00, payable monthly in advance at the rate of
$88.00 per month effective August 1, 1963 in accordance with terms of his bid thereon.
SERTOMA CLUB DONATIONS: The Controller reported receipt of two checks for $25.00
each from the Sertoma Club, $25.00 which had been donated for purchase of additional
wild life at Stewart Park and the other $25.00 as a trust fund for the construction
of a swimming pool at the park. fie advised that he had deposited these amounts in
separate trust funds for the purposes indicated.
Page 3 August 14, 1963
GERALD MESSMER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Gerald Messmer as a Water Treatment
Plant Operator at the hourly rate of $2.03 be approved for a 16-week period.
Carried.
19ATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo -
RESOLVED, that Water Invoice #3076 dated July 24th. and rendered against the City
of Ithaca General Fund in the amount of $26.38 be expunged; and that a corrected
invoice in the total amount of $24.38 be approved and ordered rendered in place
thereof.
Carried.
T.G. MILLER ENGINEERING SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit for T.G. Miller in the amount of $1315.00
for engineering services on the South and '-Vest Hill water tanks for the month of July
be approved for payment.
Carried.
BIDS WATER METER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a 4" water
meter to serve the Fairview Heights apartment building.
Carried.
BIDS - WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Commissioner Yengo reviewed the alternate proposals
received for repairing the West Seneca Street bridge to provide a wood rather than
steel d--ck as follows :
Name of Bidder Total Bid Price
Herman . Besemer $39,560.00
Les Strong, Inc. 41,645.00
Standard Engineering Corp. 43,132.00
He advised that the Council, at the Board's request, had provided for an additional
appropriation of $7503.00 to finance this project and he then recommended acceptance
of the low alternate proposal submitted by 14r. Besemer.
By Co.-,.m. . Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the contract for repairing the West Seneca Street bridge be and hereby
is awarded to Herman D. Besemer for the total sum of $39,560.00 in accordance with
the terms of his alternate pronosal submitted thereon; and that the Mayor and City Clerk
be authorized to sign and execute said contract on behalf of the City when the contractor
furnishe° the required insurance and it has been approved by the City Attorney.
Unanimously Carried.
T. G. MILLER AGREEMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that an agreement for engineering services be made with T.G. Miller in the
an unt of $1500.00 for the supervision and engineering in connection with the repair
of the West Seneca Street bridge.
Carried.
CLINTON HOTEL DRIVE;1AY: The Superintendent reported that, at the request of our in-
surance carrier, three part owners of the driveway between 114 North Cayuga Street
and the Clinton Hotel had been notified by certified mail to have it repaired.
The owners are State Hotel Corp. , Cayuga Apartments, Inc. , and Phipps Realty Corp. He
advised that this final notice has been pending for over a year and he requested
authority from the Board to make the necessary repairs with city forces at .the expense
of the property owners listed.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to repair the sidewalk between 114 N.
Cayuga Street and the Clinton Hotel as recommended; and that the cost thereof be
assessed against the respective property owners listed as provided for in the City
Charter.
Carried.
STEWART PARK SWIMMING BEACH ETC: Comm. Leary once again criticized the closing of the
bathing beach at Stewart Park because Dr. Broad refused to issue a permit for such
purpose based on the turbidity of the waters. He claimed this was not sufficient
reason to denty the permit. He urged that something be done to either open the beach
for swimming or construct a swimming pool at the park.
The Clerk called attention to a similar criticism offered by Alderman Kilby at the
last Council meeting and advised that the matter was then referred to the Council 's
Finance Committee for study with this Board and other interested agencies.
Page 4 August 14, 1963
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on
audit abstract # 15-1963, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
STATE-GREEN STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Comm. Alo reported that the steel pole and mast
arm for the State-Green Street flashing signal had been shipped to the city.
PLAIN STREET PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request for installation of parking meters on the east side on the
100 block of N. Plain Street be denied because there are no meters on hand for this
purpose and no funds are immediately available for such purpose, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized and directed to erect
two-hour parking limit signs in this area for a trial ,period of ninety days in
accordance with provisions of the traffic ordinance.
Carried.
BUFFALO STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo recommended that there be no chamge made in the
parking time limits presently posted on the north side of the 700 block of i,r'est
Buffalo Street.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee be accepted; and that the request for installation of parking meters at
this location be denied.
Carried.
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CITY ENGINEER'S OFFICE APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of �'iss Janet Davis as a stenographer in
the City Engineur's office, effective August 15, 1963, at an annual salary of
$3,602.00 - the maximum of grade 11 in the Compensation Plan, be approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following irovisional appointments be approved
to become effective August 15th. , subject to approval of the salary in each case
by the Common Council :
Robert R. Flumerfelt as Assistant Engineer at an annual salary of $6,746.00, the
maximum of grade 27 in the Compensation Plan.
Kenneth A. Baker as a Junior Engineer at an annual salary of $5,767.00, the
maximum of grade 23 in the Compensation Plan.
A;VD BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold
the necessary examination for these three positions.
Unanimously Carried.
FULTON & GREEN STREET TR:;FFIC: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the following regulations be approved to become effective for a ninety-
day trial basis:
100 block of S. Fulton Street - one-way, south bound.
700 block of !,est Green Street - one-way, east bound.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be directed to imnlement these
regulations in accordance with 1.)rovisions of the Traffic Ordinance.
Carried.
STATE-TAUGHANNOCK BGULEVARD TRAFFIC LIGHT APPROPRIATION:
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Cornet. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to apnron riate the sum of $915.00 to
budget account #187 for the installation of a nroner controller and modification of
the vehicle detector at the i;est State Street-Taughannock Boulevard intersection, and
the addition of a left-hand turn leading-green for north bound traffic on South
Moadow Street at its intersection with State Street.
Carried.
TRAFFIC ENGINEER TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Traffic Engineer �Melchen be authorized to represent tine City of Ithaca
at a meeting of file Traffic Engineering Advisory Committee to the Commissioner of
,Motor Vehicles to be held in Niagara Falls, Now York on August 22, 23, 24, 1963 at
city expense.
Carried.
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By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Traffic Engineer Helchen be authorized to represent the City of Ithaca
at the 33rd. annual meeting of the Institute of Traffic Engineers to be held in
Toronto, Canada on August 26-29, 1963 at no expense to the City.
Carried.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo presented a lengthy and detailed report covering operation
of the city's bus system for the ueriod ending July 31, 1963. He noted that it in-
dicated an increase in usage and some decrease in operating losses.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Joint Bus Committee and Common Council
for study and consideration.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS P^OCEDIN GS
ACCOUNTS RECNIVABLE
AUGUST 14, 1963
City of Ithaca - B. Rohrer 50,00
Lewis, Yrs, Eared 11.07
Harper, George & Jessie 11,07
Yenta, Charles 11.07
Town of Ithaca 15,12
Gerkin, Harold F. & Mildred S. 11.,07
Gerkin, Harold F. & Mildred S. 440,00 .
Ithaca Properties Inc, 11 ,07 --
Davis,
Davis, Arthur W.
\ ` City of Ithaca - City Dump 903,46
City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 106.20
City of Ithaca - Highway ')eot, 159.96—
Town of Ithaca 66,95_
Chase, Le Grand 2.00 -
/ ' Heasley, Walter
Janowsky, Carl & Margaret P. 109,87
Lehigh Valley, Ithaca Branch, Freicht Station 335.46
Bennett, Donald 1.17,88
English, Frank D. & Lydia 65.35
Roth, Sid 54,04.,
Roth, Sid 24,99 ._
Alexander, Attilie 3,00
Howard Johnson hest. 2,00..--
Roth, Sid 23.25 -
Yellow Barns Water Co, 66.00 -
City of Ithaca - DPW 55.738—
City
5,38-=City of Ithaca - City Hall 24.38 --
Cornell University 21,384,83 --
.27P, W. 57,4/e.-3 Wt?
RW h/iy/63 <5r1' �� `!'/� o/
• .,D BY "I`IANCR COVI'T TF,
Town of Ithaca 16,500.00
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. August 28, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, Stallman
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Forester - Baker
Controller - h1einstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
TOPIPKINS COUNTY HOSPITAL WATER LINE: The Clerk read a letter from Robert I. Williamson,
County Attorney, requesting the Board's approval of the transfer of the water line
serving the Tompkins County Hospital to the Town of Ithaca Water District. He advised
it had been approved by the Board of Supervisors and the State and requires this
CC Board's approval since the city supplies the water.
t�.By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
X RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and
—'report. Carried.
=TUNING FORK TRAFFIC PATTERN: The Clerk read a letter from R.M. Daley, Urban Renewal
Director, advising that the Urban Renewal Consultants have recommended an experimental
traffic pattern at the end of the Tuning Fork which would permit the east-bound traffic
< san Green to make left turns on East State Street and Seneca Way and make all west-
__ and traffic on E. State Street turn right on Seneca Way. It was requested that the
and consider this proposal and report thereon.
Cosim. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
SOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
WEST BUFFALO STREET PARKING: The Clerk read another letter from Fred Bryant, attorney
for Pete Zaharis who operates a store in the 700 block of West State Street. He
renewed the request of his client that the parking time limits in front of his building
be changed from one-hour to fifteen-minute parking to better accommodate customers of
his store. He asked that it be reconsidered.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Ale
RESOLVED, that the request be again referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking &
Traffic Committee for reconsideration.
Carried.
MILLER STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Fairview Associates calling attention
to the present width of Miller Street which is 37 feet for a distance of 424 feet
at which point it narrows to between 23 and 25 feet. It offered to deed to the City
the strip of land which would be needed to widen Miller Street to a uniform 37 feet
to the east line of Pearl Street. It was indicated that in the future if the City
decided rlller Street should be widened to 50 feet it would be receptive to deeding
the additional land needed at that time.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Ale
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
AYES: 5
NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried.
N.Y. TELEPHONE COMPANY CONDUIT - DRYDEN ROAD: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.
Telephone Company requesting permission to lay an underground conduit along Dryden
Road from Bryant Avenue to Ithaca Road to extend its services to new customers in
the area. Comm. Pickering reported it had been checked and approved in the City
Engineer's office and recommended approval in order to permit the Telephone Company
an opportunity to complete this project as quickly as possible. Comm. Conley objected
and recommended it be referred to the Highway Committee for further study.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Ale
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and with
power to grant the permission requested.
Carried.
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CLIFF STREET STORM SEWER RTS/WAY: The Clerk presented for approval two storm sewer
rights-of-way on Cliff Street - one from Clayton and Betty Roberts and the other
from H. Stilwell and Louise C. Brown.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the rights-of-way be referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report. Carried.
WEST HILL WATER PRESSURE: The Clerk read two letters - one from Mrs. R.N. Marshall,
1026 Hector Street, and the other from ?,'alter P. King, 1021 Elector Street, both re-
garding the lack of adoquate water pressure in areas of high elevation in the ',Vest
Hill section of the city. J
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the letters be referred to the ,dater s Sewer Committee for study and
report. Carried.
ROUTE 13 PUBLIC HEARING: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Public Service Commission
announcing it would hold a public hearing on October 3, 1963 at 10:00 A.M. in the
County Courthouse relative to construction of Dey Street at grade across the track of
L.V.R.R. Co. , closing the Willow Avenue grade crossing, and relocating a section of
the railroad, all in the City of Ithaca.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Picker.inu
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and City .Sttorney be directed to attend this
public hoaring and represent the city's interests in the matter.
Carried,
BLAIR STREET PETITION: Air. Elwood Werner, 129 Blair Street, appeared before the
Board and read a petition requesting that the rresent no-parking signs be removed
from the west side of Blair Street. 1t contained eleven signatures of residents
and property owners on this street.
Comm. Alo reviewed events which led to the prohibiting of narking there. He revealed
that snow plot-is were unable to remove snow from this street last winter because of
the number of cars parked there and that Parking had been prohibited as a safety
measure so that omergency vehicles could get through.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report. Carried.
EUGENE PUTNEY SEII,ER SERVICE: The Superintendent presented a request from Robert I.,
Williamson, County Attorney, that Eugene A. Putney, 1207 Trumcnsburg Road, be granted
permission to hook on to County sewer line from the city to the hospital.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the tdater $ Sewer Committee for study and
report.
Carried.
BIDS - BOILER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing and installing a gas-fired boiler at the
Water .Building be awarded to C.H. Roberts, Endwcll, Now York, the low bidder, at the
total price of $'1,665.00 in accordance with terms of his bid as submitted.
Carried.
t9ATER TANKS - ESTIrIATE: Corun. Conley oresented the second estimate for construction
of the South and !Jest Hill water tanks made ray-able to Natgun Corporation in the
total net amount of $33,731.55. lie resorted it had been approved and recommended for
payment by the consulting engineer and the :assistant Superintendent of Public Works.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the voucher on today's audit for Natgun Cornoration in the total net
amount of $33,731.55, representing estimate No. 2 for construction of the South and
!Vest Hill water tanks, be approved for payment as recommended.
Carried.
GORDON MORGAN TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION: By Comn. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Gordon Morgan, a water meter reader, be authorized to attend a meter
readers' school to be held at Needham, Massachusetts on September 20 - October 3rd. ;
and that he be reimbursed for his transportation expenses only for attendance at
this school.
Carried.
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BIDS - PICK-UP TRUCKS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with two pick-up trucks be awarded
to Cayuga Motors Corp. , the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid sub-
mitted as follows:
One 1/2-ton 1964 Ford pick-up truck @ $1,893.75
One 3/4-ton 1964 Ford nick-up truck @ 1,918.00
$3,811.75
A14D BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that acceptance of this bid be subject to receiving a
certification from the bidder that the trucks will meet all specifications.
Carried.
MITCHELL STREET-STREET LIGHT: Dy Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the installation of a 2,500 lumen street light on Pole 19-244, located be-
tween 419 Mitchell Street and Elmwood Avenue, at an annual maintenance cost of $23.00
be approved.
Carried.
ELMCREST CIRCLE DEED: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
CC RESOLVED, that the deed from Norbert H. Schickel to the city for Elmcrest Circle be
accepted and ordered filed in the Tompkins County Clerk's office.
Carried.
N.Y.S. ELECTRIC $ GAS CORP. MAINS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request of N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp. for construction of gas mains
at the following locations be approved subject to all rules of the Board of Public !Yorks
applicable thereto:
1. 100 block of Park Street - from #102 to and across S. Plain Street.
2. 100 block of !Jest Spencer Street - 500 feet northerly from Old Spencer Road.
3. 100 block of East Spencer Street.
4. a'estwood Knoll developmr:nt.
S. Fifth Street - from Madison to 110 Fifth Street.
6. Dey Street - from west Lincoln to Tompkins Street.
;. P.9iller Street - north side to tie into Cornell Street.
Carried.
COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE SURVEY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to engage the services of Leonard Miscall
to make an enginoc rind survey study and report on the condition of the Columbia Street
bridge at a cost of ' 150.00.
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 No. 16-1963, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
N. CAYUGA STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Comm. Alo reported that traffic lights have been
ordered for N. Cayuga Street and that the poles on which these lights will be mounted
are in place awaiting receipt of the equipment.
TUNING FORK TRAFFIC SIGNAL: Comm. Alo reported that the pole has been placed in
position at the Tuning Fork intersection and that it is expected the traffic signal
equipment will be installed at this location next week.
S. ALBANY STREET: Comm. Alo reported that the holes have been placed in position at
the South Albany Street bridge for the re-installation of a blinker traffic light at
this location.
OFF-STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo reported that the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee had several meetings with the downtown merchants regarding construction of a
proposed ramp-type parking structure on E. Green Street but that it has not been
determined yet whether the land in this area will support such a structure. He indicated
test borings will have to be made before this determination can be made.
tie stated that the Committee is presently trying to negotiate for off-street narking,
on the vacant site of the Short Shop in the 200 block of E. State Street.
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Mr. James Rothschild, representing downtown merchants, appeared before the Board and
presented a petition endorsing the proposal of narking facilities in the 100 block of
East Green Street and expressing a willingness to narticirate financially if the plan
is economically feasible to the city and the business segment. It contained approximately
32 signatures.
It was referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee.
BUS REPORT: Comm. Yengo reported the Bus Committee had reviewed the report of the
city's bus operation for the first six months of 1963 and he recommended that the
operation be continued based on the following reasons :
1. Increased usage amounts to approximately 90 or 13,289 riders in spite of the
national declining trend.
2. The bus operation has become more efficient.
3. Bus service is essential to the city's economy.
4. In terms of usage more people use the buses than either the golf course, boat
marina or public library. He noted that in the beginning both the golf course
and the marina were operated at a loss and the city is not.. contributing $2.1,000
to the library.
To improve the operation lie suggested the Board consider hiring a bus manager. lie
recommended rescinding the action taken by this Board on July 10th. recommending that
the buses be sold and that the city continue the operation.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board on July 10th, recommending to the
Council that the buses be sold be rescinded.
AYES: 3 - Yengo, Pickering, Alo
NAYS: 3 - Conley, Leary, Egan
Mayor Ryan voted NO and declared tho motion defeated.
On motion the maating was adjourned.
Goo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC n10RKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
-`' August 28, 1963
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City of Ithaca 50.00
Morse Chain Co. 175.00
Rhodes, Hardy T 10.00
Leonardo Anthony J & Frank K 110.00
State of New York 18.75
Cooper, Lane 18.66
Boronkay, John 11.07
Rogers, Russell & Edith 8.85
Dillion, W A jr 3.43
Cornell University 24.50
State Dept. of Public Works 189.07
Cacciotti, Luigi & Francesca 124.75
Everts, William A 34.88
Everts, Stella L 94.05
Baker, Margaret 78.88
Head, Ralph W & Eleanor Y 93.55
LaLonde, William A 287.25
City of Ithaca 14.92
Town of Ithaca 171.68
Brookins, Katherine C & Foote, Dorothy C 38.00
Triphalwner Shopping Center 37.70
City of Ithaca-Paint Dept. 2.47
City of Ithaca-Airport Park 135.04
City of Ithaca-Van Nattas Dam 793.86
SY'wif
AP}ROVED BY FINANCE CONiiITi'EE
3/7/
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Fe/y
N.Y.S.Electric & Gas 159.00
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 11, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan
Aldermen - Kilby
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Member of Board of Zoning Appeals - Luccarelli
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: INlinutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
HENRY'S DRIVE-IN: The Clerk read a letter from Henry's Drive-In requesting permission
c.0 to erect a role and electrical outlet on Stewart Avenue adjacent to the Cornell College
dormitories, to eliminate the use of its engine-driven generator in the operation of its
Xmobile unit.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
DOMINICK CAPOZZI RETIREMENT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Employees' Retirement
System advising that it had received an application from Dominick M. Capozzi for an
accidental disability retirement due to an alleged accident on November 18, 1955. A
review of his case was requested. The retirement System also requested that it be
advised if there is some type of light work to which he may be assigned.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Clerk and Superintendent for answer.
Carried.
FULTON STREET TRAFFIC: Mr. Ben DeYoung, a member of the !-lest end Business Association,
appeared before the Board to protest making the 100 block of South Fulton Street a one-
way street south bound and the traffic engineer's erection of a barrier on Fulton Street
to imnlement this action on a 90-day trial basis. He ,iptroduced Mr. William McGuire,
proprietor of a hotel at 635 11.1. State Street, and Mr. John Neno, owner of Johnny's
Welding Service at 720 ilest Green Street, both of whom protested strongly and related
how it affected their respective businesses. They asked that the experiment be ended
immediately and that two-way traffic be again ;permitted on Fulton Street.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the protests be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
TUNING FORK TRAFFIC PATTERN: Mr. Pete Atsedes, proprietor of The College Spa at 216
E. State Street, appeared and protested the traffic pattern of the Tuning Fork which
was recommended to the Board at its last meeting by the Urban Renewal Consultants. fie
claimed it would take traffic off State Street and thereby ruin his business. Comm.
Leary reported that the proposal is still under study by the Capital Improvements,
Parking & Traffic Committee and it was therefore moved by Comm. Yengo, seconded by
Comm. Leary and carried that Mr. Atsede's protest be referred to this Committee for
consideration in its further study of the proposal.
BIDS - SIDEWALKS: The Superintendent reported that Thomas If. Parker, who had been
awarded the contract for sidewalk construction, was not doing satisfactory work and
he therefore recommended that his contract be cancelled.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the contract for sidewalk construction awarded to Thomas H. Parker by this
Board on July 24, 1963, be and hereby is cancelled because he has failed to do the
work in a manner which is satisfactory.
Carried.
2 - September 11, 1963
BIDS - ASPHALT: The Superintendent reported that General Crushed Stone Company had
been unable to fill orders for asphalt concrete but that Elmira Transit Mix Corp. ,
an affiliated corporation, had been able to do so at the bid price submitted by
General Crushed Stone Company. He requested the Board to apnrove the purchase of
this material from Elmira Transit Affix Corn_ . for the balance of this year.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, the General Crushed Stone Company's low bid submitted on asphalt concrete
was accepted and awarded by this Board on May 22, 1963, and
WHEREAS, it has been reported by the Superintendent that the successful bidder is
unable to furnish the materials but that it can do so through Elmira Transit Affix
Corp. , an affiliated Corporation, and at the sar.^.e prices as submitted in its low bid,
AND WHEREAS, it is deemed by this Board to be too late in the season to readvertise
for bids on this material and that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue
to the City by reason of readvertisinb thereon because of the delays caused by such
a procedure,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that award of the contract for asphalt concrete for
the balance of this season be reassigned to said Elmire Transit JMix Corporation in
accordance with terms of the bid submitted by General Crushed Stone Co.
Unanimously Carried.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL INTO CAYUGA LAKE: The Superintendent reported that the Board of Health
had been requested by the Village of Cayuga I'.eights and M.A. Bongiovanni Co. , contractor
on additions to the Village's sewage treatment plant, for permission to dump chlorinated
raw sewage into the waters of Cayuga Lake for a period of from 2 to 3 months. He
stated that the Board of HEALTH WOULD ;LIKE TO KNOW THIS Board's feeling about such a
recuest before next Tuesday when it is to be considered.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RLS:':VEC, that •_ .c Board of Public Works hereby protests the granting of permission
by Tcmpkins Cou:.�y Hoard of Health to the Village of Cayuga Heights to dump its raw
sewage into the waters of Cayuga. Lake for any period of time; and urges said Board
of Health to re use the permission requested.
AYES: 4 -- Loa::y, Ega._, Yengo and Mayor Ryan
NA:'S: 0
APSTAINING 1 - 7,o7-,1.ey (due to being a member of Board of Health)
1'9otion Carried.
WATER TANKS - 3RD. ESTIMATE: Comm. Conley presented the 3rd. estimate for construction
of the South and nest hill water tanks made payable to Natgun Corporation in the total
net amount of $33,955.87. fie reported it represents 41% of completion and that it
had been ap roved by the Assistant Superintendent and the Consulting Engineer.
By Gown_ Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit for Natgun Corporation in the total net
amount of $33,955,87 as the 3rd. estimate for the construction of new water tanks
on Scuth and best Hills be anproved for payment as recommended.
Carried.
VAN ATTA PUi;PING STATION SURVEY : Comm. Conley reported the Water $ Sewer Committee
had interviewed three engineering firms regarding a survey of the need for replacing
the city's water p uning station as authorized on June 11, 1963. He advised that
the survey will also include the water system on West !-sill and he recommended that
the firm of Nussbaumer, Clarke $ Velzy from Buffalo, N.Y, be engaged to make such a
complete survey for a stipulated fee of $5,500.00.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, the professional services of Nussbaumer, Clarke & Velzy, Engineers, of
Buffalo, New York be engaged to make a complete study of the pumping needs of the
city's water system including a survey of the West Pill system for a total fee of
$5,500.00 in accordance with its terms submitted in a letter dated September 9, 1963;
and that the P4ayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement cover'
these professional services, upon approval thereof by the City Attorney.
Carried. H_
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that water invoice #3115 in the amount of $8.85 which was rendered to Russell
Rogers be expunged and that a new invoice in a like amount be approved and ordered
rendered to Zavel Hubberman in place thereof.
Carried.
3 - Sentorber 11, 1963
T.G. ,.TILLER E.41GINFERING SERVICE: By Comri. Conley: seconded by Coinm. L ,a.ry
RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit for T.G. Miller in the amount of ,:1600.00 for
elginearins- servicos on t.ho South and ?`est Ilill water t_,nks for the month of ,u,-ust be
ap.vrovcd for uayl,,,nt.
C�rri�d.
'-'71L:ST HILL_ :,'',I'iER PRi:»URE: Comm. Conlev re;iortud t'i:; com-)l i:ints rc-.ceived about the 1L)ck
of adequ ite water nr-_'ssure in areas of hit-'. .;1eV . ic)n on 'rest '1-11 are reccivin- furthur
study ;)ut That iio correct_iv.- solution i:as �)oen arrived at yot. 1Pdic-ited telero i`:ould
u,e a Final rc)o-,,t on this matter 1t a later mc:Ctilln.
'J.Y. TELEPiION11" CO ?DUI"I' - DRYDI:;; RO,".D: Comc,. C )iil:y rc, )orted that the Ili, hway Committee
had api)rov,�d the roquest of ,d."l' . T+.lerhono Cj r z,iny to _install a new unde.--round conduit
alonS? DrvJon Road, from Bryant .%v1:.nuC' t0 lti:aca Roaci, to extend its services to n; lw
custrn,,;= in this and djacont areas.
CLIFF STREET - STOR Si''.';f I, RIGI?T -0= :`;:;'c'. Comic. Corley renorted that :I right-of-way for
a storm sewer oil Cli if .Street rt.cciv�.,d frori :;layten Betty Robc-rts and anothe=r ror like
nurnose r.'COlvcd from '!. Stilwell aii,i Loulsu C. :3rown 'l=id i:ecn ce..,,)roved ")y tlhc CiAy
Engineer, recoinmc•;lded
By Comm. Conley: se.condc:d by Comm. 'Jell(io
RESOLVED. that two rip?its-of-way for a storn sewer on Cliff Street - one from Clayton
end Lt--,tty 11oborts ,rJ the etlL._�r from ::. Stilwell and Louise C. Brown - be accepted;
nd that the 'layor and City Clurlc be authorized to situ and execute them on behalf of
"]-tc City, rifter n)proval Ly the City r"Itzorney, Lind hav- then filed in Toinnkins Count=y
�lurl:'s Office.
Carried.
SI;ORT STREi]T - STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Y,,^ngo
RESOLVED, that tho installation of a 2,500 lumen str,.�ct light on nolc 9-7 on Short Street,
::,,cross th�� street from 101 Short Street, at an annual cost of $23.00 bt: ar^roved.
Carried.
COLU,IBI„ STREi-T ?,RIDGE: By Comm. Y, n To. seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that t. i�-I Surerinterldont br authorized and directed to nost the Columbia Strt:et
bridi;c; with a 5-ton load limit.
Carried.
MAT P1,1RIti Comm. Leary recom,monded that funds be included in the Canital Bucket for
an additional canal at the city's bolt marin.
-v Comm. Leary: sccondc;d by Comm. Ycnl~o
RESOLVED, that t12.; i:oa.rd aut;_�?rizes the inclusion of an iter, in the Capital Budget to
finance the construction of _n additional canal at tI.e city's boat marin
Carric-d.
AUDIT: B; Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committtic, as listed on
audit abstract #17-1963, be ^nn.roved for :-,^,d that the bills rticeivablam• be
approved and orderod rend(,-red.
Carried.
uipiTIAL IM-PROVEKJENT1;: Comm. Leary reported that the Canital Imnrovement Pro,uram for 1964
through 1968 is incor'.nlote.
By Comm- Leary: seconded by Comm.
RESOLVED, that th,. Ca-)ital Improvement Program, be rcfer.red to the Canital Im-rovement,
Parking C, Traffic Commi.ttoc for ar)proval and -)resentation to theCanivil Im1lrovement
Revi.c;w Comriittcc.
Carried.
BLAIR STREET PARKING: Comm. L,.ary r-rorted that V'o netitioners who have objected to
restricting parkins; on Blair Strect to the er._t side ho-1 now recommended it be made
one-111ay north bound with narking on botli lidos.
By Comm. Loary: seconded by Comm. !-'pan
RESOLVED. that the Traffic Engineer be instructed to desi^nate Blair Street as a one-way
street, north bound, for a trial uerio.l of ninety days Burin:_, which time parking vill
be permitted on botAh sides o= the; street.
Carried.
WEST BUFFALO STREET PARKING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Evan
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer i)e authorized to nose the north side of the 700
block of Blest Buffalo Street with a 1S-minute Harking time limit for a trial period of
ninety days.
Carried.
4 _ September 11, 1963
MT ADO ' STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Leary advised that the Traffic Engineer rcrortcd
that the Fulton and Green Street one-way traffic pattern is working well, with some
exceptions which were anticipated until such time ns changes are made to the traffic.
signal at State and 114eadow and the addition of a traffic signal at the NIeadow-Green
Street intersection. He stated he felt the installation of such signal r?ould reducc,.
traffic congestion, traffic delay, haz::rds and improve the access to the Cretin Street
arterial.
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
(RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the City Traffic 'Engineer to requ�:�st N.Y.S.
Department of Public 'storks to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Greca -old
Nc dow Streets.
Car.riod.
N. TITUS AVENUE P:tRKINC: Mayor ityan recommended d(-,signation of a 10-minute loading,
zone on N. Titus t':vtnue near its intersection with �'cadow Street.
By Cor.:m. Yengo: seconded by Co-M.M. Elan
RESOLVED, that the 1°• yor's recommr endation be referred to t_he Ca7ital Im;.roverl.ents o
Parking & Traffic Co.:rmittee ror study and r�--port thereon.
Carrie,'.
CA AIUS ROAD TRAFFIC: On reco-m endation of thu Surerintendent it was moved by Com;".
Yenao, seconded by Comm. Egan and carried th.rt the Canital ITMprovements, 9-rkinsT r
Traffic Committee be requested to revicn+, the traffic markers or C81nnuS Road.
CnrriA.
On motion the srueting was adjourn.--d.
G,�o. A. blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 25, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Attorney - Clynes
Aldermen: Hart, Kilby
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
SEWAGE DISPOSAL INTO CAYUGA LAKE: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Robert H. Broad,
Tompkins County Health Commissioner, advising that the Board of Health had granted
cZ permission to the Village of Cayuga Heights to by-pass chlorinated sewage into the
}-v waters of Cayuga Lake until such time as the necessary structural alterations of its
X sewage plant are completed or not later than December 31, 1963, whichever is first.
He indicated that Comm. Conley had opposed this action. His letter contained four
specific reasons for granting this permission.
BLAIR STREET ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a letter from D.R. Barnard, 112 Cook
Street, objecting to the one-way northbound traffic pattern on Blair Street which is
in effect on a 90-day trial basis.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the complaint be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
WAITE BOATHOUSE: The Clerk read a letter from the Youth Bureau Advisory Council re-
questing permission to use the Waite boathouse in Stewart Park for a program in sailing
instruction sponsored by the Youth Bureau. It was indicated it would be needed in the
summer for instruction purposes and in the winter for storage Of boats.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Cround# Committee for study
and report.
Carried.
FERRIS PLACE - ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a letter from Mrse Wm, B, Corcoran,
408 Columbia Street, recommending that Ferris Place be made one-way south bound and
Quarry be made one-way northbound.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Capital Improvements. Parking &
Traffic Committee for study and report.
Carried.
RIGHT-OF-WAY AGREEMENTS: The Clerk reported receipt of a right•of•way agreement for
laying a water main over property at 608-16 Hudson Street owned by the Stuart Carpenter
Est. , and another for a similar purpose over property owned by Anton $ Josephine Cudlin
on Chestnut Street extension.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that both of these right-of-way agreements be accepted and approved; and
that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute them on behalf of
the City after approval thereof by the City Attorney.
Carried,
TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Mr. George G. Culligan, Jr., 318 Ithaca Road, appeared before the
Board and urged the installation of an adequate traffic signal at the multiple inter-
section of Ithaca Road, Dryden Road, Oak Avenue, Maple Avenue and Cornell Street.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Alo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
CORtdELL STREET DIRT NUISANCE: Mr. Eli E. Thomas, 321 Ithaca Road, appeared before the
Board and complained a out t e dirt being dragged into the streets adjacent to the new
apartment structure under construction at the corner of Cornell Street and Maple Avenue.
iie asked that something be done to abate or control it. After some discussion the
complaint was referred to the Superintendent with power.
GOLF COURSE FEES: Attorney Clynes advised that a request had been received, once
again, from the Tompkins County Amateur Golfers' Assn., for either free use or special
rates for use of the municipal golf course for clay-off. He ruled it illegal to do so
and requested the news media to make this clear to the public.
HANCOCK-FOURTH STREET SEWER: The Superintendent reported that the U.S. Public Health
Service had indicated a preference that work on the Hancock-Fourth Street intercepting
sewer be done by contract rather than city work forces and that he had advised that the
proposed work would be done by contract.
STREET LIGHTS ON LRIDGES: The Superintendent read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas
Corp. explaining the reason for removing the old type street lights from bridges
throughout the city and replacing them with more modern type lighting units which
control the light and puts more of it on the street for traffic *purposes.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that t:-,e Board accepts and approves the new system of lighting on the bridges;
and that the letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be referred to the Council for its
information.
Carried.
SIDEWALKS: Comm. Pickering presented a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to
proceed with the repair of several sibwalks throughout the city where the respective
owners have received final notice to have them repaired. Comm. Leary objected until
such time as the city has repaired walks owned by the City. He mentioned a sidewalk
in the rear of #6 Fire Station and another on the Cascadilla Street side of Conway Park
Superintendent Laverty agreed to have these two walks repaired.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the resolution offered by Comm. Pickering be tabled until the next
meeting of the Board.
Carried.
SOUTH GENEVA STREET STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Pickering : seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that installation of street lights in the 200 block of South Geneva Street
be approved, all at an annual cost of $97.00, as follows:
a. Pole #11-61, line #2 - change from 2,500 to 6,000 lumen unit.
b. Pole #11-59, line #2 - insta11 '6,000 lumen unit.
c. Pole #11-63, line #2 - install 6,000 lumen unit.
Carried.
CASCADILLA CREEK 1,1ALL REPAIRS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,250.00 to budget
account #185 to clean Cascadilla Creek and repair a portion of the wall adjacent to
North Aurora Street.
Carried.
WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE ESTIMATE: Comm. Yengo reported that the lst. estimate pre-
sented by H.G. Besemer for repairing the !Vest Seneca Bridge, in the total net amount
of $18,628.80, had been received and approved by the consulting engineer.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to H.G.Besemer in the total net
amount of $18,628.80 for repairs to the West Seneca Street bridge be approved for
payment as recommended by the consulting engineer.
Carried.
T.G. MILLER - CONSULTING SERVICES: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $750.00 payable to T.G.
Miller for consultant's services on the West Seneca Street Bridge be approved for
payment.
Carried.
U.S. NAVAL RESERVE LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that an amendment to the lease between the City and the U.S. Navy Department
covering the Naval Reserve Training Center on North Cayuga Street Ext. be approved as
recommended by the City Attorney; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to
sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Carried.
• S September 23, 1963
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by' f,0mm.' Leary
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on
audit abstract #18-1963, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
E. GREEN STREET STAIRI%FAY: By Comm, Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,700.00 for the
construction of a concrete stairway leading from E. Green Street to the north end of
the South Aurora Street bridge.
N. CAYUGA STREET PARKING LIMIT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to post a one-hour parking time limit
on the cast side in the 500 block of North Cayuga Street on a 90-day trial basis.
Carried.
W. BUFFALO STREET - NO PARKING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to host no parking signs on the
north side of rest Buffalo Street, from Brindley Street to State Street, and that
this be done: on a 90-day trial basis.
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Carried,
CL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm, Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 180, Schedule I of Article XX
of the traffic ordinance, One-Way Streets, by adding thereto the following:
!rest Seneca Street; from Meadow to State Street
Carried.
HENRY'S DRIVE-IN- Comm. Pickering reported the Highway Committee recommended denial
of the request received from Henry's Drive-In at the last meeting.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the request received from Henry's Drive-In to erect a pole and electrical
outlet on Stewart Avenue adjacent to the Cornell College dormitories be denied.
Carried.
CA14PUS ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Alderman Mart reported that the traffic lights at Campus
4. Road intersection aro not working properly and the Superintendent noted that the
matter was already under study and corrective steps will be taken as soon as the
trouble can be located.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
' f4 CI4Y OF ITHACA, N.Y.
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Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. "October
PRESENT,
May..o'r - Ryan
Comj4s,slioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public forks - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Fore sr - Baker
Cont Viler - Weinstein
Clerk',- Blean 4
Deputy. Clerk - Grey
MINUTES': Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
I
ROUTE P13 RTS/WAY: Mayor Ryan reported that a right-of-way agent from N.Y.S. Departmc*t
of Pubc Works had informed him that work on securing necessary rights-of-way for
next s tion of Route #13 relocation through the City had started today.
BIDS -$ROCK SALT: The following bids on an estimated quantity of 800 tons of rock salt
were received, opened and read by the Clerk:
Nam' j�f Bidder
Truck Delivery - f.o.b. Ithaca, New York
International Salt Co. Bulk, minimum loads of 17 tons - $8.40 per ton
Clarks Summit, Pa. 100 lb. paper bags - minimum 13 tons 15.40 per ton
F.O.B. at Retsof, N.Y.
Bulk, minimum pick-up loads - 5 tons 6.40 per ton
100 lb. paper bags - minimum 5 tons 13.80 per ton
It was the only bid received on this material.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the bid on rock salt be referred to the Highway Committee with power.
Carried.
WE$TEND BUSINESS ASSN. REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from the Westend Busines ti
Association offering the following suggestions to improve the traffic condition athe
tr*fic island on West State at its intersection with Floral Avenue, Cliff Street and
Heicor Street:
.l.j,:Redijce the size of the island in a north-south direction across State Street by
`mov gig the curbing in. "a°
� a ly mark two traffic lanes on the north side for west-bound traffic so that + ,.
ec r Street or traffic turning left does not hold up traffic for Cliff Street.
le rly mark two lanes on the south side for east-bound traffic so that traffic
r .ng left will not block traffic for State Street.
4.. we back the curb on the north side of State to permit three exits on State - one
' ip►Cliff, one for Hector and one for left turns.
,Traff' Engineer Melchen reported that plans for improving the traffic conditions ,at ':.
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this tersection had been prepared and submitted to the Board and Council and thAt asz .. `
item liad been included in the Capital Improvement program for 1964 to finance the c9ftj,
thereof, He stated that the Westend Business Association had been advised accordin�'o`.
The` tter was therefore left with the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Comm}txtft'a
pen�l g further developments.
TELMJSION OF MEETING: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College requesting permission
frooffhe Board to permit one of its regular meetings to be televised in its studios in �.
a se es "Local Government in Action". An equal amount of approval and disapproval was
voic during discussion of the request, and Comm. Pickering requested a roll-call vote on
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whe or not to grant the request.
A rol-4 call vote was taken and it resulted as follows:
AYES: 2 - Conley, Egan, Leary
NAYS: - Pickering, Alo
Mayor Cyan expressed his approval and the selection of a suitable date was left to the
h1a ''for decision. .
Page 2 October 9, 1963
STANDARDIZATION - LEACH GARBAGE PACKER: The Clerk renorted the Council had authorized
the standardization of the Leach garbage hacker for use in the city as requested by the
Board and authorized it to advertise for bids thereon.
OFF-STREET PARKING: Mr. James Rothschild, Joseph Cosentini, Jr. and Haskell Davidson
appeared before the Board and each in turn urged the Board to act favorably on a
proposal to provide off-street parking on a temporary basis on the vacant site of the
former Sport Shop in the 200 block of E. State Street.
Comm. Alo reported that the Capital Improvements Parking & Traffic Committee had reviewed
the proposal and found that the estimated cost of developing it for narking purposes in-
cluding the purchase of parking meters and rent for three months would amount to $40625.00.
He advised that the Committee recommended the proposal be turned down because of the high
cost of development.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the proposal to provide temporary off-street narking at the vacant site in
the 200 block of East State Street be disarnroved.
Carried.
BUDGET - 1964: Controller 11einstein presented a tabulation of all budget requests under
c0 jurisdiction of the Board for the year 1964, as submitted by Division Heads. It included
t'- $708,578.00 for general care and maintenance, $1,547,300.00 for capital improvements for
1964, $1,452,050.00 for 1965, $311,600.00 for 1966, $505,000.00 for 1967 and $349,800.00
for 1968.
He advised that the Capital Programs had been referred to the Capital Improvements Review
Committee. fie called attention to the Charter which requires the Board's approval and
recommended that the Board consider such approval.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the budgets as presented by the Controller be referred to the Finance
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
DREDGE: The Superintendent reported that the city's dredge had sunk in the 60' dam
during last night.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that invoice #3140 in the amount of $14.25 rendered to N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas
Corp. be ordered expunged because the Water Department has an arrangement with the
Company to do our own service work on an exchange basis and, therefore, the invoice should
not have been rendered.
Carried.
WATER TANKS - 4111. ESTIMATE: Comm. Conley presented the 4th. estimate for construction
of the South and West Hill water tanks made payable to Natgun Corporation in the total
net amount of $32,409.00 for work during September. He recommended its approval for
payment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to Natgun Corporation in the total
net amount of $32,409.00 as the fourth estimate for construction of the South and West
Hill water tanks be approved for payment.
Carried.
T.G. MILLER ENGINEERING SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that a voucher on today's audit payable to T.G. Miller in the amount of $1745.00
for engineering services on the South and ilest Hill water tanks during the month of
September be approved for payment.
Carried.
SLATERVILLE ROAD PROPERTY: Comm. Conley reported that the tenant in the city-owned
house at 1525 Slaterville Road had moved out, that the rent is not enough to pay the
taxes and that the house is in need of considerable modernization and is not an asset
to the water shed. He recommended the property be disposed of.
By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that a city-owned house and lot located at 1525
Slaterville Road is no longer needed for public Purposes,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends to the Council that it
authorize its sale at public auction.
Carried.
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Page 3 October 9, 1963
SIDE?WALKS: Comm. Pickering recommended that action authorizing the Superintendent to
repair several sidewalks throughout the city where owners have received final notices and
failed to comply be deferred until next Spring. He noted that it had been determined that
the list presented at the last meeting did not include all falling in this category and
recommended that the Superintendent be requested to file a complete list of such sidewalks
with the Board. He noted further that some city-owned walks are still in need of repair
and that there is insufficient funds on hand to do this work with.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that action to direct the Superintendent to repair private sidewalks be deferred
until next Spring and that, in the meantime, the Superintendent be directed to file a
complete list with the Board showing all sidewalks in need of repair; and request sufficient
funds in the 1964 budget to do this work with.
Carried.
In this connection the Superintendent reported that the city-owned walks in the rear of
#6 Fire Station and at Conway Park are being repaired at this time.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on
audit abstract #19-1963, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
TITUS AVENUE - 15-MINUTE PARKING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board approv-as the establishment of a 15-minute parking limit zone
along the North Titus Avenue frontage of the 401 South Meadow Street property, for a
90-day trial period.
Carried.
BLAIR STREET: Comm. Alo reported that the 90-day trial of one way traffic on Blair Street
would be terminated immediately and that as soon as the signs are removed Blair Street
will revert to two-way traffic with parking on both sides of the street.
BUS REPORT: Superintendent Laverty presented the bus report for the month of September
showing a total net loss after amortization of $1,866.52.
Comm. Conley again recommended that the City sell the busses. Comm. Leary stated it
was his imnression that the city did not want to get rid of bus transportation as much as
to get/bale]: in the hands of private enterprise. Mayor Ryan concurred with the idea of
private enterprise running the busses.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board recommends that the Council take action to turn the buses over
to private enterprise for operation.
Carried.
CORNELL STREET SIDEhIALKS: Alderman Hart reported that the sidewalks have been torn un at
the site of the new apartment structure under construction at the corner of Cornell Street
and Maple Avenue and/ifi rg very dangerous condition. `
The matter was referred to the Mayor and Superintendent with power.
On motion the meeting was adjourned. Q et
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. October 23, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Kilby, Hart
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
WATER SUPPLY: Mayor Ryan declared that there is no truth in recent newspaper publicity
indicating the City is dumping surplus water back in Six Mile Creek rather than sell it
to areas outside the City. Mr. Hannan stated that the City is currently using all the
water coming down the watershed and the only place any surplus is ever dumped in the
Creek is the amount that comes over the top of the 60' dam which, of course, is not
filtered and Purified for drinking purposes. He stated the present water supply in the
dam is about two feet below its ton.
BIDS - 2 POWER WINCHES: A bid on the purchase of two Power winches to replace old equip-
ment on a Forestry truck were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows:
Trade-In
Name of Bidder Gross Bid Allowance Total Net Bid
fo it Equipment Co. , 64.W —$856. ' $-3$208.00
It was the only bid received on this equipment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid on power winches be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
MARINA CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from John W. Saunders, present concessionaire
at the Cass Par Marina, requesting the Board to renew his concession for the 1964 season
on its present terms and conditions.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings 4 Grounds Committee fQr study
and report. Carried.
SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS - N. CAYUGA STREET; The Superintendent presented an assessment man
for s-idewalk cons ruction at 114 1/27—. Cayuga Street showing the cost and its apportion-
ment against the properties benefitted. He certified the total assessable cost thereof
to be $257.49 and recommended it be assessed to the following property owners:
Cayuga Apartments, Inc. 1/2 interest $128.75
State Hotel Corporation 1/4 interest 64.37
Phipps Realty Corp. 1/4 interest 64.37
$257.475
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the special assessment map for sidewalk construction at 114 I/2 N. Cayuga
Street, City Engineer's File #1258, be approved, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said assessment be and hereby is approved and levied against
the owner or occupant or against the unknown owner of such land or premises abutting
said location, which property is hereby deemed to have been benefitted,; and that said
assessment be levied in accordance with the schedule and aforesaid map filed in the
office of the City Clerk, viz. for the construction of concrete sidewalk and/or driveway
at 114 112 N. Cayuga Street, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by this Board at its next regular
meeting to be held on November 13, 1963 at 4:30 p.m., at which time property owners may
appear and be heard in relation thereto.
Carried.
BUDGET ADOPTION: Controller Weinstein reported that the budget requests presented at
at the Board s last meeting for general care and maintenance of departments under control
of the Board totaling $708,578.00 had been revised and corrected. He reviewed all
corrections made and presented a tabulation showing the corrected gross total to be
$703,276.00.
Page 2 October 23, 1963
He then reported that the budget requests for Capital Improvements submitted at the last
meeting included items recommended by the Capital Improvements, Parking 4 Traffic Committee
of the Board to the Capital Improvements Review Committee and had been reduced to
$202,080.00 for 1964 by said Committee. fie suggested that if the Board did not agree
with the Committee's action it should state what changes it desires.
Comm. Alo recommended that the Board approve the following:
1st. Preference 2nd. Preference
Gravel Base Existing Streets $ 1 ,,000-0.00
Curb & Gutter Renewal 15,000.00
Machine Paving 15,000.00
Gravel Base New Streets 10,000.00
Widen Dey Street $ 9,500.00
Marina Park Development
Repair Thurston Avenue 27,560.00
Flood Control Reserve 25,000.00
Giles Street Retaining ?-;all 4,000.00
Parking Reserve 35,000.00
State-Cliff Intersection Development
Cass Park Canal
Improve Seneca Street (Meadow to Fulton)
New Lake Street Bridge
Traffic Signal Standardization 5,500.00
Hudson Heights Storm Sewer 23,500.00
Gunite Six Mile Creek Wall
Repair E. State Street Retaining Wall 7,000.00
Cayuga Lake Dike 5,000.00
D.P.W. Storage Area
Thurston Avenue Parking Meters
Extend Cliff Street Culvert 1,500
Spencer Road Culvert
Traffic Signs - State Street
2,000.00
Cap. Res. Bridge Repair $ Replacement 35,000.00
Total of 1st. Preference $165.0060.00 4,
Total of 2nd. Preference $65,500.00
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the changes listed in the foregoing schedule of Capital Improvements be
approved as recommended, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget requests for 1964 as amended be approved in the
total amount of $703,276.00 for the general care, maintenance and operation of the
several departments under the control of the Board; and $230,560.00 to cover the
estimated cost of capital improvements thereby making a grand total requisition to the
Council of $933,836.00 for the year 1964.
Carried.
BIDS: The Clerk reported that bids on the following equipment had been received,
opened and read on October 21st. in the presence of the Mayor, the Superintendent and
several members of the Board, and referred to the Highway Committee for study and
report at this time:
CHEMICAL SPREADER
Name of Bidder Gross Bid Trade or Discount Total Net Bid
A.L. Barnum & Son (Big Scottie)
The Foothills Corp. , Inc. (Big Scottie) 2,425.00
Supt. Laverty recommended acceptance of the low bid.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by A.L. Barnum on the purchase of a "Big Scottie"
chemical spreader be accepted in accordance with terms of its bid as submitted.
Carried.
LEACH PACKMASTER
Wm. H. Clark (Leach) -16-Yd 6,2727—' Q 1,275.00 $5,000.00^✓
(Leach) 17-Yd 6,47' ,00 1,275.00 50200.00
Supt. Laverty recommended acceptance of the I-.7w bid on a 16-Yd. Leach Packmaster be
accepted in accordance with terms of his bid : s submitted.
Carried.
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDING
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
OCTOBER 23., 1963
Wise, John R. & Eleanor MI. 11.07 '
Cody, Gladys O. 8.38 '
Fiore, Louis & Elizabeth 11.07
Scharch, Giiilliam E. &. Jane S. 8.38
Costello, Guy J. & Imogene S. 8.38 '
Ithaca Apartments Inc. 38.25 '
Thaer, Gunther & Vera 11.07 "
Coggshall, Archie L. 12.3.1
Janowsky, Carl & Marcraret 33.21
De Felice & Son 90.53
5tit & F Corp. 111.12
Barnes, Perry & Gertrude 80.75 •"
Mott, Jane E. 39.38 )
Alder, Winslow F. 241.25 -
City of Ithaca _ #6 Fire Station 549.69 °
City of Ithaca _ Police Department 49.3.7
De Bell, John 2.88
Hulls Plumbing & heating 2.35 t'
Tompkins County 1,153.42
Trumansburg Road Water District 682.65
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TRUCK CHASSIS
Gross Bid Trade or Discount Total Net Bid
11m. T. Pritchard Dodge $8,484.35 $2,488.90 $5,995.45
Cayuga Motors Ford 6,498.00
Ithaca Motors Int'nl. 90756.54 2,411.70 7,344.84
Supt. Laverty reported that a tilt-cab, cab over engine chassis was specified in order
that a short wheel base vehicle with greater maneuverability could be obtained. Ithaca
Motors and Cayuga Motors submitted bids on such Tilt-Cab, cab over engine chassis. The
W.T. Pritchard bid was on a chassis of greater wheel base. W.T. Pritchard quoted "Via
Telephone" an extra cost of $48.00 for supplying a longer chassis to accommodate the
17 cubic yard Packer Body. Cayuga Motors quoted "Via Telephone" no extra charge for
a longer chassis to accommodate the 17 cubic yard Packer Body. He recommended that
the bid for Truck Chassis be awarded to Cayuga Motors as the low bidder meeting the
specification as published.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the lowest bid meeting specifications, the bid submitted by Cayuga
Motors Corp. , for the purchase of a truck chassis in the total net amount of $6,498.00
be accepted in accordance with its t.-,r!-.s as subr..ittod. Carried.
MRS. JANET DEVLIN: Comm. Pickering reported that Mrs. Janet Devlin had rassed a civil
Cz service exam for the position of Stenographer and recommended her appointment.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that Mrs. Janet Devlin be probationally appointed to the rosition of
... Stenographer in the City Engineer's Office for a 16-week period at an annual salary
of $3,602.00, the maximum of grade 11 in the Compensation Plan.
Carried.
BIDS - SALT: Comm. Pickering reported that in reviewing the bid received at the last
meeting on the purchase of rock salt for the coming season-it had been determined that
the City can purchase salt under the State contract and pick it up at the mine at
about 40¢ per ton less than the bid price. lie recommended that the bid received on
this item at the last meeting be rejected for this reason.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the bid on rock salt received at the last meeting from the International
Rock Salt Company be and hereby is rejected for the reasons stated above.
Carried.
SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm, Yengo reported that repairs on the West Seneca Street bridge
will be completed and the bridge opened to traffic by Friday, October 25th, at which
time West Seneca Street will become one-way for westbound traffic from Meadow to State
Street.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on
audit abstract #20-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
OFF-STREET PARKING - E. STATE STREET: Comm. Alo reported that he had three plans to
provide off-street parking at the vacant site in the 200 block of E. State Street and
that area merchants had agreed to participate in a part of the cost if the city approved
the idea.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the plans be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic
Committee for further study and report at a special meeting of this Board to be called
sometime prior to the next meeting of the Common Council.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Special Meeting 4:30 n.m. October 31, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Stallman, Hart, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Engineers - Melchen, Flumerfelt
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
OFF-STREET PARKING - E. STATE STREET: Mayor Ryan announced that this special meeting
had been called to discuss a proposal to provide off-street parking on the vacant site
in the 200 block of E. State Street.
Comm. Alo presented four different proposals as follows:
Plan I Plan II Plan III Plan IV
15 Cars 15 Cars 19 Cars 15 Cars
Development Costs 3600.00 3700.00 4000.00 2D00.00
Rental 8 Mos. 2000.00 2664.00 2664.00 2000.00
Cost for 8 Months 5600.00 6364.00 6664.00 4000.00
Income, Estimated 1928.00 1928.00 2432.00 1928.00
Deficit after 8 months 3672.00 4436.00 4232.00 2072.00
Deduct Parking Meters 975.00 975.00 1235.00 975.00
2697.00 3461.00 2997.00 1097.00
He recommended approval of Plan IV.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, 1) that Plan IV for the construction of a 15-car off-street parking lot on
the vacant site at 109-11 South Tioga Street and a portion of the vacant lot at 209-11
E. State Street be approved. #u
2) that the city furnish parking meters to make said lot a metered area.
3) that the Council be requested to authorize the Board to lease said properties for
use as a metered parking area; and to enter into an agreement with Ithaca Merchants
which will provide for the subsidy by them of said parking lot.
4) that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $2,500.00 in 1963 to
finance the rental and development of this parking lot and to appropriate the sum of
$1,500.00 in the 1964 budget for rent thereof during the year 1964.
Carried.
In response to a question from Alderman Stallman regarding the proposed parking rate
a general discussion ensued during which the general consensus of opinion seemed to
favor 10¢ per hour with a one-hour limit.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the narking rate for the off-street narking lot to be established in
the 200 block of E. State Street be established at 10� per hour with a one-hour limit;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the traffic
ordinance to designate this area as a parking meter zone.
Carried.
Comm. Alo expressed his pleasure at finding cooperation between merchants and city
officials in this joint venture and his hone that this feeling of cooperation will
be expanded in the future. Mr. Rothschild concurred wholeheartedly with Comm. Alo
in his feelings.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A.g an
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 13, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Mayor-Elect - Hunna Johns
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Burns, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Forester - Baker
Controller - Weinstein
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
Mayor Ryan welcomed Mayor-elect Hunna Johns to the meeting.
MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved,
AURORA-HILLVIEW TRAFFIC PROBLEM: The Clerk read a letter from Ifonsld P, Kidd. President
x of the South Hill Civic Assn. , requesting an investigation of the danpr of the combin-
ation of northbound automobile traffic and school thildreq crossing at 39 Aurora Street
and Hillview Place.
By Comm: Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Canital Improvements, Parking 6 Traffic
Committee for study and report.
Carried.
THURSTON AVENUE STREET LIGHT; The Clerk read a letter from Julius F. weinhold. Director
of Physical Plant at Cornell University, recommending the installatica of an additional
street light on Thurston Avenue to help sight the pedestslan esossiny gram the west side
of the bridge to the triangle just north and along a new walk leading to Balch Halt.
By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report.
Carried.
DREDGE: The Clerk read a letter from Americas! Casualty Company recommending the salvage
of the dredge from the sixty foot darn by the United States Salrffzge Association by lower-
ing the water level in the dam. It was requested that the Ciw ftettfy it when it is
proposed to lower the water in the dam so that a surveyor can Se present to permit
examination of the dredge.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the City Attorney for rtplye
Carried.
SPEROS CHACONA WATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from Michael tof'Intoe attorney for
Speros Chacona, requesting an adjustment in his client's water bill for bis property
at 321 Hillview Place for the period August 1 to November 1, 1963. Fie alleged that the
bill was computed on an estimated basis because the meter was stucke and since it was
$6.60 higher than it had been for a similar period earlier that it was excessive.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report,
Carried.
STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from Romeo Rosita requesting re-
newal of his food concession at Stewart Park for the 1964 season tinder its present terms
and conditions ($705.00 for the season) .
By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that renewal of Mr. Rosica's food concession at Stewart Park for the 1964
season under its present terms and conditions be approved.
Carried.
SOUTHWEST PARK LAND LEASE: The Clerk read a letter from Clayton R, Eddy requesting
renewal of his lease of Me area known as Southwest Park for the coming year under its
present terms and conditions ($660.00 for the season) .
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that Mr. Eddy's lease be renewed under its present terms and conditions for
the coming season as requested.
Carried.
Page 2 November 13, 1963
HUDSON PLACE: The Clerk read a petition from six-residents of Hudson Place requesting
the Board to repair and oil the surface of Hudson Place. Alderman Burns called attention
to the need of street lights in this area.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the petition for repair of Hudson Place be referred to the Highway
Committee for study and report and the matter of street lights be referred to the
Superintendent for investigation. Carried.
EDDY STREET SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Robert Broad, Tompkins County Health
Officer, designating the City of Ithaca as agent for the Health Department to repair
a sanitary sewer serving Leonardo's Grill at 406-408-410 Eddy Street to abate a health
nuisance which the property owner neglected to correct when ordered to do so by the
Health Officer. The letter was dated October 21st. and the Superintendent informed
the Board that the Health Officer's request had been complied with and on advice of the
Tompkins County Sanitary Engineer he had rendered a bill to the property owner who has
agreed to pay it.
JAMES McV. BREED CEMETERY BEQUEST: The Clerk reported that the Estate of James McV. Breed
had bequeated the sum of $5,000.00 to the City for the perpetual care of the Charles B.
Curtiss lot in the City Cemetery and that upon execution of a receipt and release a
check would be mailed to the City.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Board approve the acceptance of $5,000.00 for the perpetual care
of the Charles B. Curtiss lot in the City Cemetery as provided for in Article Twenty.
Third of the Last Will and Testament of James McV. Breed, deceased; and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute the receipt and release
requested.
Carried.
ROUTE #13 BY-PASS: The Clerk read a letter from Edw. P. Abbott, President of the Fa!!
Creek Civic Assn. , requesting consideration of the following items:
a. Is it possible to have provisions made for an underpass or over pass, alonj
the creek or along the by-pass proper for a path for pedestrian traffic to Stewart
Park? As it stands now, pedestrians would have to walk the loop if they walk to the
Park, which wculd add about a mile to the walk. If such provisions can be made, I
believe they should be initiated by the Council. We respectfully request the same.
b. Is it possible for weighing stations to be placed near the by-pass entrance
in the city to assure the proper truck loads Passing on the new route?
c. In considering traffic control, would you consider the Possibilities of one
way traffic on various streets in the Fall Creek area at least until the entire by-
pass is completed.
He reported that this had been originally presented to the Council and referred to
this Board for study and report.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway and Capital Improvements, Parking
$ Traffic Committees for joint study and report.
Carried.
PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved the West
State Street parking area as a site for a proposed new public safety building and
authorized this Board to instruct the Associated Architects to prepare preliminary
designs and drawings for such .a building. He advised that the Chairman of the
Buildings $ Grounds Committee, Superintendent of Public Works, Police Chief and Fire
Chief had been designated as a Committee to assist the Board in making decisions
necessary on matters of design and construction.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings F Grounds Committee with power.
Carried.
ALTERNATE ALL-NIGHT PARKING: Attorney Clynes reported he had been in Albany yesterday
with the City Controller relative to alternate all-night street parking and other items
and that he expected to prepare a written report thereon and Presented it to the Board
at its next meeting.
Page 3 November 13, 1963
CITY CHARTER COMPLIANCE: Controller Weinstein called attention to Section 25f of the
Charter which provides that no department of the city government shall commit or expend
any funds of the city unless the Controller shall first certify that there is an un-
encumbered balance of appropriation and funds available for the purpose. He requested
the Board to adopt a resolution requiring its employees to comply with this section of
the Charter.
By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to inform employees and department heads
under the jurisdiction of the Board on the Controller's concern in this matter; and
require them to comply with Section 25 of the Charter.
Carried.
BROOKFIELD ROAD IMPROVEMENT: Supt. Laverty advised that the city work force had en-
countered rock in the improvement of Brookfield Road and that the cost therefore would
exceed the appropriation by about $2,000.00. He requested additional funds.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $2,0000 to finance
the additional cost of improving Brookfield Road.
Carried.
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,�. WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: The Supt. reported that the cost of repairing the West
CA Seneca Street bridge had exceeded the estimate by $2,000.00 and requested an additional
'--{ appropriation for this project.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate an additional sum of $2,000.00
for repairing the Nest Seneca Street bridge.
Carried.
RAYMOND KING APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that Raymond King, had passed a civil
service examination for the position of automotive mechanic and recommended his appoint.
ment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that Raymond King be appointed automotive mechanic at the houAy rate of $2.46
per hour; and that his appointment be probational for a period of 16 weeks.
Carried.
WATER TANKS: Comm. Conley presented the 5th. estimate of Natgun Corn. for work gn the
South & !Vest Hill water tanks during the month of October in the total net amount of
$43,528.50 and recommended its approval for payment.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to Natgun Corporation in the total
net amount of $43,528.50 representing the Sth. estimate for construction of the South
and West [fill water tanks be approved for payment.
Carried.
T.G. MILLER ENGINEERING SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit payable to T.G. Miller in the amount of
$1,425.00 for engineering and consulting services on the South and West Hill water
tanks during October be approved for payment.
Carried.
STEARNS & WHELER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes Stearns $ Wheler, consulting engineers, to prepare
detailed specifications at a cost of not to exceed $800.•00 for the Fourth Street Sewer
Interceptor sz) that bids may be taken for the construction of this sewer.
Carried.
WATER DISTRICT AGREEMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that all existing agreements with Water Districts which are not under
negotiation be extended for a 30-day period after January 1, 1964 to permit further
negotiations.
Carried.
ENGINEERING AIDE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Board approves the hiring of an Engineering Aide at Grade 16 in the
Water & Sewer Division; and that the Superintendent be authorized to request the Civil
Service to hold an examination for this position.
Carried.
Page 4 November 13, 1963
SOUTH PLAIN STREET - STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the installation of an additional 2500 lumen street light on pole 12-36
line 23 in the center of the 500 block of South Plain Street be approved at an additional
cost of $23.00 to the street lighting contract.
Carried.
SENECA STREET BRIDGE ESTIMATE: Comm. Yengo presented the 2nd. estimate in the amount
of .18,704.38 payable to H.D. Besemer for repair of the (Vest Seneca Street bridge during
the month of October and recommended approval for payment.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit in the total net amount of $18,704.38
payable to H.D. Besemer for repairs to the :Vest Seneca Street bridge be approved for
payment.
Carried.
T.G. MILLER ENGINEERING SERVICES: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $750.00 payable to T.G.
Miller for engineering supervision on the West Seneca Street bridge be approved for
payment. Carried.
MARINA CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the concession contract with John IV. Saunders at the Leon H. Cass Marina
Park be renewed for a one-year period, covering the coming season, under its -present
terms and conditions. Carried.
BID - POWER WINCHES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bid submitted by Pfohl Equipment Co., Inc. for two Garwood power
winches to replace worn out equipment of the Forestry Department truck in the total
net amount of $3,208.00 be accented in accordance with its terms as submitted.
Carried.
WAITE BOATHOUSE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the request received from the Youth Bureau Advisory Council for per-
mission to use the Waite boathouse in Stewart Park for a sailing program be denied
because the City has no facilities to make it available for such a purnose.
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 #21 - 1963, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable
be approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
STATE - CLIFF STREET TRAFFIC: Comm. Ale reported that the Capital Improvements,
Parking & Traffic Committee had considered the traffic control plan for the State-
Cliff Street intersection. The plan may be effected with a minimum of expense by
increasing the corner radius at the southeast corner of Floral Avenue and State Street
by removal of the existing traffic islands and installation of temporary islands and
with adequate traffic markings and signs.
It is estimated that such a temporary solution to the traffic problem at this inter-
section can be accomplished for $3,100. At some time in the future the islands may
be made permanent by the installation of concrete curbs and other necessary changes
in the streets, This plan represents a minimum of work to reduce
traffic congestion, minimize traffic hazard, and avoid confusion for the motorist.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $3,100.00 for traffic
control improvements at the State-Cliff street intersection.
Carried.
EDWARD W. MELCHEN - TRAVEL: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes Traffic Engineer PMelchen to attend a meeting of
the Traffic Engineering Advisory Committee at city exn_ enses to be held in Yonkers,
New York on November 21 and 22.
Carried.
NEXT MEETING: Attention was called to the date of the next regular meeting which will
fall the day before Thanksgiving Day.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on Tuesday, November 26,
1963, at 4:30 p.m. rather than on Wednesday, November 27th. Carried.
C�
On motion the meeting was adjourned. ..CCnn.RR..
Geo. A. lean�
City Clerk
BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PiOCEF DINGS
ACCOUNTS REEIVABLE
NOVEMBER 13, 1963
Marinelli, Margaret 11.02
Tompkins County Hospital 11.07
Rothschild, Leon D. & Rboda 11.07
Heatley, Thomas & Elsie 11.07
Ripley, R. R. & Anna A. 11.07
Lampman, Fred & Helen 20.58
Sturrock, Gilbert F. 262.05
James, Carl H. & Mary L. 311.73
Johnson, Fred Sr., at al 180.1.3
Lajza, John & Elsie L. 360.25
Benedict, Elizabeth N. 59.63
Town of Ithaca 108.30
Town Of Ithaca 19.33
D L & W Freight Station - LVRR _ Ithaca Branch 10.80
`Tan Demark, George 30.00
Broektondale Fire Dept. 5.43
Shriner Heating & Plumbing 9.83
Shriner Heating & Plumbing 5.50
Hull Heating 4.1.0
George Jr. Republic 21.96
Hull Heating & plumbing 5.41
De Felice & Son 433.00
City of Ithaca - DPW 66.46
City of Ithaca - Golf Course 35.76
City of Ithaca - Airport Park 29.65
City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 48.75
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 160.32
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 77.34
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 164.70
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 100.20
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 30.06 -
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 40.08
City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 3-.06
A .OVED BY FIN NC COMMITTEE
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McCt-.rthy Buil,-erg
Yew York Teleo ,one Co.
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
SPECIAL MEETING 4:30 P.M. November 25, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Mayor-elect - Johns
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineer - Melchen
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
At the Mayor's request all present arose and remained standing a minute in silent
meditation as a token of respect for the memory of the late President of the U.S.A.
c,D
�. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved.
(�O
PETITION - AURORA HILLVIEW TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a petition bearing 124 signatures
asking for relief from the danger faced by children and pedestrians crossing South
Aurora Street at its intersection with Hillview Place. It was noted that this was
brought to the Board's attention at the last meeting by a letter from the South Hill
Civic Association, and referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee*
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo
RESOLVED, that the formal petition in this matter be referred to this same committee
for its study and report.
Carried.
ALTERNATE-SIDE PARKING: The Clerk read the following memorandum to the Board prepared
by the City Controller, Chief of Police and City Attorney.
The City Attorney and the City Controller conferred with State Traffic Commission
personnel in Albany recently with regard to our problem of alternate-side parking.
As a result of this conference we have contacted the City Judge and in the opinion of
the four of us, including the City Judge, perimeter posting, together with an enabling
ordinance, is sufficient notice to the motorist of our alternate-side parkin(, provision
regulation.
Accordingly the following ordinance, as recommended by the State Traffic Commission,
could be enacted by the Common Council :
Section 139a Alternate Side of Street Parking. The parking of vehicles is hereby pro-
hibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M., as follows:
1. On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days of the calendar
month.
2. On the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days of the
calendar month.
If the Board so desires it may recommend the enactment of this ordinance to the Common
Council and it may direct the City Engineer to prepare for such perimeter posting at all
entrances to the City. The only exception to this enactment will be that State highways
shall be posted every 200 feet.
By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering
RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 139a of the Traffic Ordinance
to provide for alternate side street narking.
Unanimously Carried.
S. TIOGA STREET PARKING AREA: Engineer Melchen reported that the vacant area on South
Tioga Street had been prepared and made available with parking meters for off-street
parking on a temporary basis.
E. GREEN STREET STAIRWAY: Engineer Melchen reported that work had started and the
footings had been poured for the E. Green Street stairway.
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BIDS - CHEMICALS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for chemicals to be used by
the Water & Sewer Departments for the coming year.
Carried.
WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that water invoice #3234 rendered to the City - Highway Department, in the
amount of $77.34 be expunged because of an error in calculating it; and that a corrected
bill in the amount of $120.24 which is in today's audit be approved and ordered rendered
in place thereof.
Carried.
SPEROS CHACONA {DATER BILL: Comm. Conley reported that upon investigation of Mr. Chacona's
complaint about his water bill it had been determined that on Anril 9, 1963, when his
meter was read the meter reader suspected that the low reading indicated that the meter
was going stuck but that the needle still appeared to be moving. The subsequent visit
on July 9, 1963, confirmed the sticking of the meter so that it was necessary to use
the reading from the last comparable useage which was the previous year's consumntion.
This is standard procedure. The meter has since been renlzced.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that Mr. Chacona's request for an ajustment in his water bill be denied; and
that the Clerk be directed to advise his attorney of the Board's findings and deter-
mination in this case.
Carried.
RELOCATING fJATER 4 SEWER MAINS: Comm. Conley presented and recommended approval of a
supplemental agreement between the City and N.Y. State Department of Public Works for
relocating water and sewer mains in connection with Route #13 relocation within the
City in the Rosemary Lane area. The agreement is a supplement to agreement No. UA1054
approved by the Board on September S, 1961 and changes the reimbursement of cost to
the City from $900.00 to $2,500.00 to cover additional work already done.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the supplemental agreement to agreement No. UA-1054 between the City
and N.Y.S. Denartment of Public Works, dated September 7, 1961, for relocating municipally-",
owned facilities in connection with relocation of Route #13 (Rosemary Lane east to City
Line) and in the total amount of $2,500 be and hereby is approved; and that the Mayor
and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City.
Carried.
SAFETY BUILDING: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings $ Grounds Committee and
others charged with the responsibility by the Council had met last Friday with the
Ithaca Associated Architects and authorized them to prepare preliminary plans for a
new public safety building to be located in the 300 block of West State Street - the
municipal parking lot.
AUDIT: By Comm. Egan : seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on
audit abstract #22-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be
approved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was adjourned.
Geo. A. Blean
City Clerk
BOARD BF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
November 25, 1963
G'eorgiou, Leo J, & Helen 10,99
Ithaca College 10.99 ��-
Costello, Guy J, & Imogene 10.23
Ripley, James R, & Anna 10.23
Lucdnte, Rocco 3.43
Lucente, Rocco 3.43
Sidenberg, R. W, 3.43
Stow, Linda
Snyder, H6ward Mrs 2111
Leonardo, John Estate 276.35
Odd Fellows Farm 62.74
Cannavino, Pasquale N, 10.04
Cornell University 115,02
City of Ithaca-Fire Dept, 65.91
City of Ithaca_Highway pt, 120.24
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular t9eating 4:30 -1.m. December 11, 1963
PRESENT
Mayor - Ryan
Aldermen - Burns, Kilby
Commissioners - Yengo, Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo
Attorney - Clynes 4
Surat. of Public '.dorks - Laverty - Asst. Sunt. Pub. '''Forks - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt
Forester - 1;aker
Controller - '.ieinstein
Clerk - Blean
Denuty Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Minutes of the last meetin±; were duly annroved.
BIDS: Bids on water meters and che,nicals for the "ater & Sewer Den_ artment were received,
opened and read by the Clerk as follows :
CD LIQUID CHLORINE
Collier Chemicals, Inc.
4.87 ner cwt.
m Nyclor, Inc. 4.44 *per cv:t.
Jones Chemicals, Inc. 5.33 nor cwt.
Stedford Chemical Corp. 6.00 ner cwt.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comr-.i. Leary
RESOLVED, that the bids on liquid chlorine be referred to the ':'rater $ Sewer Committee for
study and report.
Carried.
SULPHATE OF ALUMINA
General Chemical Division of
Allied Chemical & Dye Corn. 2.49 ner cwt.
Collier Chemicals, Inc. 2.655 ner cwt.
Stedford Chemical Carr. 2 .43 rer cwt.
Jones Chemicals, Inc. 2.55 ner cwt. less 1% in
10 days.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on sul,,hate of alumina be referred to the Wator & Sewer Committee
for study and report.
Carried.
SULPHIUR DIOXIDE
Jones Chemicals, Inc. 11. 76 per cwt.
Stedford Chemical Cori). 15.90 ner cwt.
By Comm. Conley: sec-onded by Corp. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on sulphur dioxide be referred to the Mater & Sewer Committee for
study and re>>ort.
Carried.
,3YDRATED LINT-
►;arner Company 24.69 ner ton
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bid on hydrated lire: be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for
study and report.
Carried.
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;�ATER N,1TERS
Rockwell Mfg, Company Rockwell Coin-round with flanges $848.50 each
IIersey-Sparling Meter Co. Hersey Compound less flanges 824. 77 eac'1
Hersey Compound with flanges 841.17 each
Neptune Meter Company Trident Compound with flanges 900.25 each
By Com,i. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids on water meters be referred to the ?'ater $ Sewer Committee for
study and report. „
Carried.
SALE OF LOT ON E. STATE STREET: The Clerk read a letter from 'V!.G. Merrill, 1305 E. State
Street, expressing his interest in the nurchase of a city-owned lot located at 1301 E.
State Street.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request be. referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study
and report.
Carried,
E.J. CORCORXN RATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from E.J. Corcoran requesting that a
water bill in the amount of $68.04 for property owned by him at 213 S. Geneva Street be
rescinded because he alleged it was incurred through no fault of his.
By Commm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan
RESOLVED, that the request received from "9r. Corcoran be referred to the :%Iater and Sewer
Cc..,.mittee for study and report.
Carried.
SID}IJALK ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk renorted that the three proncrty owners of a joint side-
walk and driveway located at 114 1/2 N. Cayu£;a Street had been notified of an assessment .
levied against them for repairs to the sidewalk and driveway at this location by city forces
and that the thirty-day notice required by City Charter had ex-ired.Ho recommended that the
Beard cause the assessment to become final and recommend it to the Council for confirmation,
Ry Ccm-; . Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan
WHEREAS, an assessment for sidewalk and/or driveway re�)airs was levied by this Board
against the benefitted pronort,y owners of the joint driveway at 114 1/2 N. Cayuga Street,
and
WHEREAS, these nronerty owners have been duly notified by the City Clerk of their re-
s^ective assessments and more than thirty days have expired,
NOJ THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments are deemed to have become final ;
and that tiv. Council be requested to confirm them and cause a warrant to be served on the
City Chamberlain for their collection.
Carried.
SE'„ER ASSESSMENTS - CODDINGTON ROAD AREA: The Superintendent filed a man and schedule of
special sewer assessments for sanitary sewer mains in the Coddington Road area constructed
by city forces and rccomi:iended its levy against the resnective rmnerty owners deemed to
have been benefitted on a front foot basis. The following is a cony of the schedule of
such assessments :
C -per Pronerty Location
iaul FT Virginia lacovelli 719 Hudson Street $1,083.11
Louis & Betty Tagliavento 725 Hudson Street 1,411.84
Nilbur & Jean Lacey 116 Coddington Road 1,029,07
Arthur Beardsley 1,18 Coddington Road 779.12
O.wd, Root 120 Coddington Road 520,16
James S?lamino 122-124 Coddington Road 1,038.09
Josenh Centini 1.26 Coddington Road 1,558.22
Oresie Canalongo 128 Coddington Road 520,16
Enrico Canalongo 130 Coddington Road 1,479.41~
Anastasia & Joscnh Iacovelli 134 Coddington Road 675.51
il.E. Dennis 135 Coddington Road 862.45
Joseph Canalongo 136 Coddington Road 675.52
George $ Esther Alexander 137 Coddington Road 882.71
Grover $ Ruby Metzgar 139 Coddington Road 882. 71
Ray Gridley 1411, Coddington Read 1,463.65
Ralph $ Ruth Hetherington. 141 Coddington Road 882. 71
Ray Gridley 1.12 Coddington Road 855.67
Hyman $ Ruth Kaminer 143 Coddington Road 882.71
James R. Bishop 146 Coddington Road 770. 12
George L. Morse 148 Coddington Road 1,355,56
Ray B. Thom»son 152 Coddington Road 727.33
Ray Gridley 154 Coddington Road 727.33
John H. & Iona H. Hart 158 Coddington Road 727.35
Edwin Ilaret 206 Coddington Road 727. 33
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By Comm. Yengo : seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby ap?-)roves the man and schedule of assessments filed by
the Sunerintendent and levies said assessments in accordance with the aforesaid
schedule which amounts to a total of $22,517.82, and
6E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that tho City Clerk be authorized to notify each rronerty owner
benefitted thereby of iris respective assessment; and advise them that a public hearing
thereon mill be held by this Board at 11 :30 n.m. at its n,xt meeting to be held on
December 23, 1963.
Carried.
.JOHN DE BELL - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Superintendent report,-,d that John DeBell, all
em-.loyee of the !Water & Sewer Division, had been cared for induction into the armed
services and he recommended that ho. be granted a leave-of-absence, i�.ithout nay, effective
January 20, 1964 for the duration of his military service.
By Comm. Yelago: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that John DeBell be granted a leave-of-absence, without -gay, for the duration
of his military services as recommend:�d.
Carried.
BIDS - OLD 1EQUIP?IENT: The Superintendent recommended that the following. obsolete
equil)ment be offered for sale to make room for current machinery which is more valuable:
#16 - 1928 Brockway truck with drag-line
#130 - 1956 ;lone, made spray trailer
#141 - 19S6 ;,oston cinder body
#1.12 - 1956 Weston cinder body
#222 - 1930 Jaeger concrete mixer
#172 - 1956 Stencons Adamson salt r.iler
Bi Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to secure bids on the foregoing schedule
of used equipment and report back to the Board.
Carried.
DREDGE: The Superintendent reported that the city's dredge which sank in the 60' dam
on October 8th, had been raised by a salvage crew from the. International Underwater
Research Corn. , Providence;, R. I.
N. CAYUGA STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS: City Traffic Engineer Melchen reported that new
traffic lights had been installed on N. Cayuga Street at its intersections with
Tomr)kins and Lincoln Strocts and are now in oneration.
E. GREEN STREET STAIW111AY: Engineer Melchen reported that the E. Green Street stairway
had been completed and that it will be ready for use in a few days crhen the concrete
has boon cured awnd trc ated.
!%'ikTER TANKS: Comm. Conley presented the 6th. estimate of Natgun Corr. in the total net
amount of $37, 738. 80 for work done in November on the South and !Vest :{ill water tanks and
reported it had boon recommended for nayment by the consulting engineer.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit in the total net amount of $37,738.80
zaayablc to Natgun Coynoration for work on the South and :'Vest Bill water tanks be
approved for rayment.
Carried.
T.G. MILLLR FIVGINBERIING SERVICES : By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the total net amount of $1,S96.00 nayable
to T.G. Miller for consulting service, engineering, supervision and inspection, for the
month of November, during construction of the South and ;,;est hill :cater tanks be approved
fob payment.
Carried.
W"ItTER INVOIC=ES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that wat%,r invoice #2424 in the amount of $533.60, dated February 14, 1962,
and rendered against the State of New York be expunged_ as this bill will be rende:red
later along with other invoices against the State. 4
Carried.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that water invoice #3228 in the amount of ; 433.00 rendered against DeFelice F,
Son bu e xnunged because it should not have been rendered as it is a Town of Ithaca bill.
Carried.
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THURSTON AVENUE STREET LIGHT: '-',y Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the installation of a 10,000 lumen street light on role #17-29, line 1S8,
on Thurston Avenue at an additional annual cost of $S5.00 be apnroved.
Carried,
STREET PAVING RATES: Coma. Pickering recommended revision of the current charges made
by the City for natcihing pavements to reflect »resent costs which tiro En(,ineerina New5s
Record Cost Index indicates has been .increased by 42° since July 29, 1954 when the
current rates were established by the: Board. Ae nresented and reviewed a schedule of rates
for the various tyiics of ;lavoments and recer,,mended its adoption, to become effective
January 1 , 1964.
By Com„i. Pickerin4*: seconded by Coma. Egan
RESOLVED) that the Following schedule of charges for hatching tihe various tynes of
pavement be anproved, to becori:; effective January 1, 1964, as recommended:
Square Yard Square Foot
Asnhalt Street (concrete base) 18.00 2.00
Surface Treatment (cruslhLd stone) 5. 85 .65
Brick Street (concrete base) 21.60 2.40
Concrete Streets 19. 35 2.1S
Dirt Stroots ($15 .00 _rinimum charge) . 54 .t)6
Curb & Gutter 3.00 per lineal foot
4 Inch Concrete (sidewalks, otc.) . SS
6 Inch Concrete (driveh;ays, etc.) . 70
AND I;E: 11' FURTIiI:R RESOLVED, that t:he Coi-mon Council be requested to amend Cha-)ter 19,
P► Article II, Section 19-52 of the Code of (Ordinances accordingly.
Carried.
AUB I3y Comm. Egan: seconded by Coi.,m. Leary
RESOLVED, that tae bills ar.,rrovcd and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on
audit abstract #23 - 1963 be anrroved for arid t!—t the bills receivable be
ani)roved and ordered rendered.
Carried.
CAPITAL IMPROVE"TENTS PARKING F, TRAFFIC R?.-:?'ORT (12-11-63) Cornet. Alo -resented and
revi owed a rc*,ort as fol I oc., :
;9ES'I' HILL SCHOOL TRAFFIC STUDY: The fic Engineer renorted that a preliminary field
investigation nerforned in cooreration w.l.tlh the Board of Education, Director of Safety
Education and the Princi»al of West hill ,school has resulted in the installation of
additional SCHOOL Ltnd SCiI001, CROSSING siL;ns, STOP signs and SCHOOL CROSSING navemert
i-aarkinus in the vicinity of ,'est '_fill School. No fornal haritten report has been
prci)ared.
OFF-STREET PARKI X AREA SIG-� Installation of these, signs is co!-;'MIete.
UTICA-JAY STREET TRAFFIC CO11;TROL: Yield signs were installed on Utica Street on July 6,
1963.
COLUI,45I:; STREET O:iE-:=.'AY REQUEST: Traffic Counts needed for a connclete study of this
request hive not been made.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS FOR COR.'dELL-t`-IAPLE AVENUE INTERSECTION: This iter^ is -presently included
in the Capital Improvement ProTram for 196.1.
EAST GREEN STREET PARKING GARAGE: Nlo interest has been shown in this nroject by Ithaca
Merchants since tho -r(tsentation of the r)reli,, inary nlar for the Project One Urban
Renewal ferca. It is presumed by the Corrci.t.tee that this matter may be dronned for the
-gyres ent.
WEST STATE STREET - TAUGHANId`JOCK BOULEVARD SIG`.'AL: 'ork in nro�jress.
-,,EST SPATE STREET - t�-IEADOI� STRIiET SIGNAL: The electrical contractor is bein7 urged to
proceed with this h.,ork at the —rliest possible moment.
TU;JIING FORKwIrRAFFIC PATTERN: The Traffic Engineer cannot recommend a trial of the
)roposcd traffic pattern for tho reasons that tlhe intersection was not desiy-nod nor
constructed for the traffic ,novements proposed by LIho Urban R newal Consultants and a
trial �,.'ould be dangerous and could result in serious -ccidents. However, it is
recommended by the Committee that construction of the. -necessary changes to eFfect a
new traffl_c T rhtt 'rn b:! i.ncludc d as Hart o± ion
-'qtr( et I m-rover.?eats in Urban Renewal
Project One Aru; i or 1!? the 1965 Carnal Ir.,t-rovorent :'r0'7raPl.
BOARD OF 'PUBLIC 14ORKS PRA C'`EDIN^•S
ACCOUNTS REC DIABIE
DECEMBER 11, 1963
Stillwell, Eldred 11.79
Bostwick, Lera 11.25
Massimilla, Battista & Tbresa 8.85
Tomnkins County Hospital 45.68
Baldwin, A. L. 2.1.1
Randolph, Rane 2.1.1
Phi Kappa Sigma 35.52
Stickler, Elmer F. & Elmer K. 128.80
Burling, Laura E. 88.80
802_804 Hest Seneca St. , Inc. 230.05
Stratakos, Constantine & Seesie 74.60
Sisler, Daniel G. 143.60
City of Ithaca 32.06
APPRO D BY FINANCES C0WITTEE
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
DECEMBER 23, 1963
^.ity of Ithaca 32. �j
City of Ithaca 77.37
State of New York 348.98
State of New York 266.43
State of New York 114.68
State of New York 20.33
State of New York 145.26
State of New York 533.60
O'Brien, Daniel & Edna 11 .25
Boronkay, John N. & Elsie H. 11 .25
Fish, Harold 11 .25
Colbert, J. Reed 11 .25
Coleman, Thomas 3.43
Chordash, Esther 2.11
Lucente, Rocco 12.66
Board of Education 34.08
Guentert, Leo & Sylvia 27.36
Moy, Edward & Marguerite 12.39
Hulls Plumbing 20.69
City of Ithaca 46.80
City of Ithaca 40.79
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ITACA INSURANCE AGENCY 184.87
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NE'd YORK STATE ELECTRIC & GAS CORP 2 00
Pat;c S December 11, 1963
FERRIS PLACE ONE-'t;AY TRAFFIC: Action on this request has been deferred until necessary
traffic counts can be made.
SOUTH TIOGA STREET PARKING AREA: This area has been completed and is now oven for use
by the Public.
AURORA-HILLVIEW TRAFFIC PROBLEM PETITION: Action taken nr.ior to receipt of the Petition
included the installation of additional SCHOOL CROSSING signs. A complete study of the
problem was recommended before further action is taken . Police Denartment Plans to
take speed checks .
STATE-CLIFF STREET TRAFFIC CONTROL II]PROVEHENT: The request for funds to enable con-
struction of traffic control improvements in 1963 is presently before the Common Council.
ALTERNATE SIDE ALL-NIGIT PARKING: Referred to the Public Safety Committee and Charter
and Ordinance Committee for further consideration at 12/4/63 meeting of Common Council.
REQUEST TO NEI! YOIZI� STATE DEP;1RTt•4ENT OF PUBLIC VORKS: Since the Vehicle and Traffic Law
require the installation of ducal trnffi.c signal indications at all signalized inter-
sections and since the Citv of Ithaca is nresen.tly installinn such dual indications on
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e ity streets, the Committe recommends that the Board of Public ',forks reouest the 'Iew
u.ork State Department of Public ;;'orks to install such dual indications on the State
awned arterial highways within the City of It'aaca.
=RUCK ROUTE STUDY: The Traffic Engineer has prcriared a recommendation for truck routes
irough the City.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary
RESOLVED, that the report submitted by Comm. Alo be acce-ted and arproved.
Carried.
ARTERIAL TRAFFIC LIGHTS: I3v Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary
!4HEREAS, the N.Y.S. Vehicular $ Traffic Law requires the installation of dual traffic
signal indications on all signalized intersections, and
,7HEREAS, the City of Ithaca is presently installi.n? such dual. indications on city streets,
dO;' THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public !%orks of the City of Ithaca, N.Y.
aereby request New York State D::.!)artment of Public Works to install such dual indications
on all state-owned arterial highways within the City of Ithaca.
Carried.
LOCAL LAW - RETIREMENT AGE: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had pronosed
a local law which, if adorted, will make it mandatory for members of the police and/or
fire denartments to retire upon reaching the age of 62 and all other city officers and
employees, exce,.It elected or aP?)ointed officers, to retire upon reaching the age of 6S.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. 1'.lo
RESOLVED, that the nronosed local law be referred to the Board's Finance Committee for
stud}, and report.
Carried.
NEXT MEETING DATE: Comm. Conlcy recommended that the Board hold its next meeting on
December 23rd.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the next meeting of this Board be held on December 23rd. rather than
December 2Sth. , which is Christmas Day.
Carried.
On motion the meeting was .adjourned. + G1
GE-o. A. !;lean
City Clerk
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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS
CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y.
Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 23, 1963
PRESENT:
Mayor - Ryan
Mayor-elect - Johns
Aldermen - Hart, Kilby
Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Leary, Egan
Attorney - Clynes
Supt. of Public Works - Laverty
Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan
Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt -
Forester - Baker
Clerk - Blean
Deputy Clerk - Grey
MINUTES: Superintendent Laverty reported an error in the minutes of the last meeting in
expunging a .water invoice against the State in the amount of $533.60. He advised that
the amount expunged should have been $194.40 because a previous expungement took care
of the difference of :'$339.20.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the minutes of the preceding meeting be corrected to reflect this change;
and that the minutes, as thus corrected, be approved.
Carried.
The Clerk read a letter from Comm. Pickering expressing his Inability to be present at
today's meeting and wishing the Mayor, members of the Board and all City Sall employees
the compliments of the season.
PUBLIC HEARING - SEWER ASSESSMENTS: Mayor Ryan opened a public hearing advertised fot
this time to hear anyone wishing to be heard on sewer assessments in the Coddington
Road area which were levied at the Board's last meeting.
Mr. Hyman Karainer, 143 Coddington Road, and Grover Hetzgar, 139 Coddington Road, appssse4
and protested their assessments. Mr. Kaminer spoke also for Mr. Alevander at 137
Coddington Road and Mr. Ralph Hetherington at 141 Coddington Road. These four properties
are on the south side of Coddington Road and it was contended by Mr. Kamlaer and Mr.
Metzgar that all four property owners believed at the time of annexation that they
would not have to pay any assessment for the sewer, because they had granted the city
a free right-of-way across the rear of their respective properties for the sewer► Maine
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the complaints be referred to the City Controller, and Superintendent for
review and report back to this Board at its next meeting.
Carried.
BIDS - WATER CONTROL INSTRUMENTS; The following bids an water eontrol Instruments to
include eight separate items for use at the filtration plant were received, opened and
read by the Clerk:
NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL BID PRICE
B.I.F. Industries, Buffalo, New York a- 908. "'""♦
� 3,998.00
The Bristol Company, Waterbury, Conn. 3,320.00
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Nater 6 Sewer Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - DUMP TRUCKS: The Clerk reported that bids on the purchase of two 2-ton 3 cubic
yard dump trucks had been received, opened and read on December 18th. in the presence
of the Mayor, Superintendent and himself as follows;
TRADE-IN
NAME OF BIDDER MAKE GROSS BID ALLOWANCE TOTAL NET BID
Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford $10,42_9.80 $3,,5533.80 $60896.00
Wm. T. Pritchard, Inc. Dodge 80110.00
He advised that the bids had been referred to the Highway Committee at that time for
study and report. Comm. Conley recorwmended acceptance of the low bid.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Cayuga Sales Corp. for furnishing the City with
two dump trucks for the total net amount of $6,896.00 be accepted in accordance with
the terms of its bid as submitted; and that the award be subject to receiving an
additional appropriation from the Common Council to purchase this equipment, and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council be advised that low bid on these trucks is in
excess of funds available by $400.00 and be requested to make an additional appropriation
of $400.00 for this purpose.
Carried.
DUMP SITE: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had requested the Board to
commence a search for a new dump site and report thereon to the Council by October
31, 1964 with two sites and recommended negotiations.
By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley
RESOLVED, that the request regarding new dump sites be referred to the Buildings &
Grounds Committee for study and report.
Carried.
BIDS - CHEMICALS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bids on chemicals for the coming year which was submitted by
the following bidders be accepted in accordance with the terms of the respective bids
as submitted:
Liquid Chlorine to Nyclor, Inc. $4.44 per cwt.
Sulphate of Alumina Stedford Chemical Co, 2.43 per cwt.
Sulphur Dioxide Jones Chemical Corp. 11.76 per cwt.
Hydrated Lime Warner Company 24.69 per ton
Carried.
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BIDS - WATER METERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by Hersey-Sparking Co. on 4" water meters at a
total net price of $841.17 each with flanges be accepted in accordance With the terms of
its bid as submitted.
Carried.
GLENN BREWER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo
RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Glenn Brewer as an auto mechanic for a
16-week period as a result of a civil service examination be approved at the rate of
$2.28 per hour, which is the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation plan.
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 #24-1963 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved
and ordered rendered.
Carried.
LOCAL LAW RETIREMENT AGE: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comme Leary
RESOLVED, that this Board go on record as being opposed to a proposed local law being
considered by the Common Council providing for the mandatory retirement of city employees
at the age of 65 instead of 70 under State Law; and that the Clerk be authorized to in-
form the Council of the Board's opinion in this matter.
Carried.
In closing Mayor Ryan thanked members of the Board, City Clerk, City Attorney, all other
department heads and city employees for their cooperation extended to him during his
past two years in office as Mayor. He congratulated members of the Board for their
stand taken on issues during the past two years and expressed his hope that they would
maintain such a stand in the years to come.
Comm. Conley noted that the Board was losing the services of two valued members at the
end of this year - Mayor Ryan, Chairman of the Board, and Carl Yengo, Vice-Chairman,
both of whose terms will expire on December 31st.
By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary
WHEREAS, the: terms of John F. Ryan, Mayor and Chairman of the Board, and that of Carl
Yengo, member of the Board and its Vice-Chairman, will expire on December 31, 1963, and
WHEREAS, it is the unanimous opinion of the remaining members of the Board that on
December 31st. it will lose the services of two of its valued members, both of whom have
served the City faithfully and given freely and unstintingly of their time and efforts
to all city matters coming to their attention,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works does hereby express its
formal and sincere thanks to John F. Ryan, Mayor, and Carl J. Yengo, a member and
Vice-Chairman of this Board, for their individual unselfish dwvotion to duty as city
officials and their willingness to help solve problems confronting the Board on a bi-
partisan basis, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be approved and spread upon the minutes
of this Board.
Unanimously Carried.
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On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk