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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1964 4 -A BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 8, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Macali Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Engineer - Melchen Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Johns welcomed Comm. VanMarter to his first meeting of the Board as a new member.. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - OLD EQUIPMENT: The Clerk reported the Superintendent had advertised for bids on the sale 7-the following list of old equipment : #16 - 1928 Brockway truck with drag-line. #130 - 1956 Home made spray trailer. #141 - 1956 Weston cinder body. #142 - 1956 Weston cinder body. #222 - 1930 Jaeger concrete mixer. #172 - 1956 Stephens Adamson salt piler. He then opened and read the following and only bid received thereon. Rumsey-Ithaca Corp. - #172 - 1956 Stephen Adamson salt piler - $25.00 By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bid on the salt piler be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. VICE-CHAIRMAN: Mayor Johns announced it would be in order to elect It Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Comm. Pickering be nominated for the office of Vice-Chairman. Carried. There were no other nominations and after a ballot was cast Mr. Pickering was unanimously elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. REGULAR MEETING DATES: Action was taken to establish the regular meeting dates of the Board for the ensuing year as follows : By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of this Board be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Johns announced his appointment of the following standing committees 'of the Board for 1964: Water and Sanitary Sewers Conley Alo Pickering Highways, Garbage and Street Lighting Pickering Conley Egan Creeks and Bridges VanMarter Alo Conley Public Buildings and Grounds Leary Egan Pickering Finance and Accounts Egan VanMarter Leary Capital Improvements, Parking, Traffic and Bus Alo VanMarter Leary 45 Page 2 January 8, 19,64 CAYUGA CARWASH: The Clerk read a letter received from Cayuga Car-Wash Corp. requesting that parking meters #700, 701 and 702, which extend from 222 South Cayuga Street to the driveway entrance at 228-230 S. Cayuga Street be bagged on Fridays and Saturdays to relieve traffic congestion. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking, Traffic and Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. ARTERIAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Engineer Melchen read a letter from N.Y.S. Department of Public Works acknowledging the Board's request, dated December 11, 1963, that the `Tate install dual indications on all signalized intersections on arterial routes within ie City. The letter promised to advise Mr. Melchen when the work would be started. LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved leasing of city-owned property in the water shed, commonly referred to as the police pistol range, to the P.B.A. pending approval of the Board. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS: By Comm, Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan R SOLVED, that the Superintendent and Controller be authorized to arrange for advertising r bids on the following equipment and/or materials for the year 1964 as the need arises: Ci0 "s tires, mosquito control, merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park, sidewalk construction, Mk run gravel, screened gravel, crushed limestone, asphalt concrete, asphalt emulsion, ga?r, transit-mix concrete, salt, equipment rentals, 1 bulldozer, 2 2-ton 3 C.Y. dump trucks, 1 tractor with sickle bar, 1 portable air compressor, 1 pneumatic tire changer, concrete pipe, corrugated pine, tires, traffic sign posts, traffic marking paint. Carried. PA':KS SUPERVISOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Civil Service Commission to hold a promotional eynnination for the position of Parks Supervisor. Carried. MER ASSE7SMENTS - CODDINGTON ROAD: The Superintendent presented the following report: �e City Controller and the Superintendent of Public Works and other representatives of the City of Ithaca met with five residents of the Coddington Road area in reference to their assessments and the hearing which was held at the last meeting of the Board of Public Works. All other questions propounded by the residents were answered but not entirely to their satisfaction. The following points developed out of the meeting. 1. The signed agreement between the Town of Ithaca and the City of Ithaca provides as follows : "Those residents not now having sewer, shall pay the costs of the new sewer construction under the life of the bonds". None of these people had sewer before the sewer construction of the City. 2, The figures presented at the last Board meeting were not figures prepared by the City of Ithaca but rather with those of the Town of Ithaca for which we accept no responsibility. 3, The Water Department under the agreement has accepted the payments of the bond issue for the water line in the Coddington Road area as annexed. The assessment on behalf of each of the residents present, exceeds the assessment for sewers. There were other points considered which we attempted to answer. On the basis of this meeting, it is recommended by . both the Controller and myself that the Board of Public Works approve the assessment of the Coddington Road sewer and forward to the Common Council r final levy. F.J. Laverty Supt. Pub. Wks. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, sewer assessments for the construction of sanitary sewers in the Coddington Road area were levied by this Board on December 11, 1963 and a public hearing thereon was duly advertised and held on the 23rd. day of December 1963, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments be and hereby are finally approved as levied in the total amount of $22,517.82 and in accordance with the schedule which appears in .the minutes of this Board, dated December 11, 1963, and recommended to the Common Council for confirmation thereof. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved. Page 3 January 8, 1964 HUDSON PLACE: Superintendent Laverty reported that he had advised the petitioners on Hudson Place that the street will be put on the 1964 improvement program. WATER AGREEMENT - TOWN OF LANSING: A water agreement between the City and Town of Lansing was presented and recommended for approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City of Ithaca and Town of Lansing providing for the sale of water by the City to the Town be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Unanimously Carried. BUDGETS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposed budget for the Water Division for the year 1964 'in the total gross amount of $544,204.00 and a budget for the Sewer Division in the total gross amount of $431,137.00 be and they hereby are approved as presented and forwarded to the Common Council for consideration. Carried. BROOKFIELD ROAD: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct storm drainage on Brookfield Road in accordance with plans previously approved by this Board; and that the work be done at the expense of the owner in accordance with a letter, dated December 27, 1963, received from T.G. Miller, engineer for the owners; and that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $40000.00 to finance this work temporarily. Carried. WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE - FINAL ESTIMATE: Comm. VanMarter presented the final estimate of H.D. Besemer for repairing the West Seneca Street bridge, including all percentages previously retained, and reported it had been recommended for payment by T.G. Miller, consulting engineer. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the final payment for repairing the West Seneca Street bridge, payable to H.D. Besemer, in the total amount of $4,148.07 be approved for payment as recommended by T.G. Miller, consulting engineer. Carried. CITY HALL: Mayor Johns reviewed a proposal to Purchase the two Electric $ Gas buildings with adjoining parking lot and all related rights-of-way, located at the corner of Green and Cayuga Streets, for use as a municipal building: to house all city offices, except the fire station. He stated he felt this might be an economical move on a temporary basis ; pending the outcome of proposed redevelopment under an Urban Renewal program. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering WHEREAS, the Mayor's proposal will require some immediate study before a final decision may be reached on whether or not to make this purchase, and WHEREAS, the relocation of the Police Headquarters will depend on this study, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the design of the Safety Building Previously authorized, and which included new quarters for the Police Department, be halted. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering Carried. RESOLVED, that this Board recommends to the Common Council that the Mayor be authorized to negotiate with representatives of N.Y.E. Electric & Gas Corporation for the Purchase of these properties. Carried. SALE OF CITY LOT - 1301 E. STATE STREET: Comm. Egan recommended the sale of a city lot at 1301 E. State Street at an upset price of $500.00 based on an appraisal thereof by the City Assessor. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, a request has been received for the purchase of a city-owned lot located at 1301 E. State Street, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that this property is not needed for public purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that the lot be offered at sale at public auction, as required by law, to the highest bidder with a stipulation that no bid for less than $500.00 be accented. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit T abstract #1-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CITY OF ITHACA WATER DIVISION 1964 BUDGET REQUESTS 1961 1962 1963 1964 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Budget Budget Budget Requests 301-1 Administration 25,987 23,903 25,310 28,131 301-2 General Fund Services 183,150 17,392 19,410 20,520 306 Meter Section 11,220 120570 14,155 17,262 307A Bonds & Notes - Redemption 15,000 15,000 16,000 35,500 307B Bonds $ Notes - Interest 1,950 1,755 1,560 12,845 307E Paying Agents Fees - 10 25 250 309 Building & Yard 11,640 14,325 13,751 13,526 312 Shop 17,700 21,218 23,832 24,827 Equipment 11,857 9,174 16,476 22,500 314 Insurance, Taxes, Retirement & Misc. 26,100 28,380 33,396 33,480 369 Plumbing Inspector 3,630 3,642 3,631 3,747 302 water Shed 22,520 36,985 36,072 45,554 303 Water Treatment Plant 45,420 51,650 69,018 63,009 304 VanNatta Pump Station 26,900 34,257 24,319 23,950 305 Water System-General Maintenance 170650 19,030 21,875 18,356 308 Hector Street Station #1 2,950 3,400 3,310 3,510 311 Service Account 4319500 43,500 40,235 27,355 . . 313 rector Street Station #2 860 950 1,487 1,710 315 Maintenance of Valves $ Hydrants 6,700 7,400 9,924 14,100 316 Maintenance of Standnines 5,180 4,960 6,1 .0 S,000 317 Flushing !Water Mains 1,800 2,200 1,341 3,072 Total Operating Expense 316,714 351,701 381,237 418,204 Capital Improvements (Schedule II) 53,000 271300 72,300 60,000 Capital Reserve for :Water Source Develonment - - - 41,000 Contingency Fund 30,522 10,374 25,000 250000 Total Expenditures 4000236 389,375 478,537 544,204 ESTIMATED REVENUES Sure us - Prior Years 21,01 30,000 32,802 89,149 Metered %ater 316,000 _ 3020575 389,000 412,000 Hydrant Rental 12,675 12,700 12,700 12,700 Service Account 43,500 43,500 400235 27,355 Property Rental 200 600 600 - Sale of Supplies & Property 6,200 - 2,200 2,000 Contribution from General Fund - - 1,000 1,000 4'00,236 389,375 478,537 544,204 WATER DIVISION CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION 1964 REQUESTS 1961 1962 1963 1964 EXPENDITURES Budget Budget Budget Requests VanNatta Pump Station - - - 275,000 Garage Building - - - 6,000 Other Lines - - - 4,000 Coddington Road 'Water Lines - - 8,700 Triphammer Road .Water: ines - - 24,000 - Meadow Street & Six Mile Creek Bridge - - 5,000 - VanNatta Pump Station - Engineering - - 9,000 - City Dump - Water Line Extension - - 3,000 - Other Lines - - 1,600 - Route 13 Line Relocation - - 21,000 - Water Tanks - - 410,000 - New Main Extension - 12,600 - - Main Extension 100000 - -New Filter 20,000 - -New Tanks - Land Acquisition 10,000 - - Engineering Services 13,000 - - - TOTAL 53,000 12,600 482,300 285— ,,000 REVENUES Current Funds 53,000 120600 72,300 610000 3ond Issues - - 4100000 224,000 TOTAL 53,000 12,600 182,300 285,000 CITY OF ITHACA WATER DIVISION CAPITAL BUDGET EXPENDITURES 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 VanNatta Pump Station 275,000 - - - - Garage Building 60000 - - - - Other Lines 4,000 - - - - Extension-Albany St. to Elmira Rd. - 15,000 - - - Relocate Flood Control Lines - 5,000 - - - Urban Renewal Area - - 20,000 - - Water Source Development 41,000 500000 50,000 50,000 50,000 TOTAL 3200 70,000 70,000 50000 50,000 REVENUES Bond Issues 221,000 - - - - Current Funds 1020000 70,000 70,000 50,000 50,000 326,000 70,000 70,000 50,000 50,000 lv CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. SEVER DIVISION 1964 BUDGET REQUESTS 1961 1962 1963 1964 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Budget Budget Budget Requests 301-1 Administration 17,324 15,936 16,873 180754 301-2 General Fund Services 12,100 11,595 12,940 13,680 306 Meter Section 70480 8,380 9,437 11,508 307C Bonds & Notes - Redemntion 400000 50,000 520746 460435 307D Bonds $ Notes - Interest 43,609 46,450 46,750 45,054 307F Paying Agents Fees - 250 250 460 309 Building $ Yard 70760 911550 93167 9,137 312 Shop 11,800 140146 15,888 163552 Shop-Equipment 7,90.1 6,116 10,984 15,000 314 Compensation, Insurance, Taxes, Retirement, etc. 17,400 18,920 22,264 22,320 369 Plumbing Inspector 1,6SO 2,428 2,421 2,498 360 Sewer System - General Maintenance 7$ 00 80045 10,122 11,567 361 Main Sewer - Clean $ Flush 4,400 5,100 8,766 9,600 362 Main Sewer - Stoppages 1,600 1,600 2,468 1,800 364 Sewage Disposal Plant 60,162 51,835 73,829 75,332 365 Buffalo Street Pump Station 1,570 10550 2,026 1,675 366 Wood Street Pump Station 1,870 1,850 18991 1,870 367 Cherry Street Pump Station 1,370 1,500 1,841 1,750 368 Giles Street Pump Station 1,280 1,625 1,133 1,OSO 370 Elmira Road Pump Station 10650 1,600 1,384 1,385 311F Renwick Heights Pump Station - - 133 210 371 Judgements & Settlements - 3,500 1,500 10500 Total Operating Expense 24-x$;429 X1?ST6 3047P-91's 3-0-9,137 Capital Improvements - 32,994 38,800 72,000 Capital Reserve for Sewer Constr. - - - 2S0000 Contingency Fund 2,725 S66 25,000 25,000 Total Expenditures 27-.1S4 295, 36 368,713 431,137 ESTIMATED REVENUES Surplus - Prior Years 6,954 7,500 3S,580 74,289 Metered Sewer 193;000 2140686 273,000 2890000 Sewer Rental 21,700 23,250 25,500 25,000 Capital Contribution by Cornell University 15,500 16,500 18,500 18,000 Plumbing Inspection Fees 3,000 2,600 5,000 2,500 General Fund Contribution 11,000 1111000 11,000 11,000 Unexpended Bond Proceeds - Debt Service - 20,000 - 9,812 Special Sewer Assessment - - - 1,326 Renwick Heights Pump Station - - 133 210 1,154 295,5 6 368,713 431,137 SEWER DIVISION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS 1964 BUDGET REQUESTS 1961 1962 1963 1964 ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES Budget Budget Budget Renuests Fourth Street Sewer 5,000 114,000 Sludge Dryer. & Bldg. - - - 95,000 Thurston Avenue Sewer - - - 28,500 Garage Building - - - 41$000 South hill Terrace Sewer - - - 3,200 Insulate Primary Tanks - - - 9,500 Dey Street Sewer (Route 13 Access) - - - 3,000 Other Lines - - - 2,800 Heat Exchanger & Sludge Pumps - - 15,000 - Digester - Engineering - - 15,000 - Dey Street to Boat Yard - - 1,800 - Other Lines - - 800 - Coddington Road Sewer - - 35,000 - Route 13 Line Relocation - - 1,200 - South Hill Sewers - 56,000 - - Sewer Lines - 12,994 - -- East State Street Sewer 177,000 - - - TOTAL 177,000 68,994 73,800 2600000 ESTIMATED REVENUES Current Funds - 32,994 38,800 72,000 Bond Issues 1771000 36,000 35,000 153,000 State & Federal Grants - - - 35,000 177,000 68,994 73,800 260.Oa0 SEWER DIVISION CAPITAL BUDGET 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 Fourth Street Sewer 114,000 Sludge Dryer & Building 950000 Thurston Avenue Sewer 28,500 Garage Building 4,000 South hill Terrace Sewer 3,200 Insulate Primary Tanks 9,500 Dey Street Sewer (Route 13 Access) 3,000 Other Lines 2,800 Columbia Street Sewer 6,000 Flood Control Relocations 25,000 Linn Street Sewer 8,800 Willard Way Sewer 8,300 Hector Street Sewer - - 15100 Stewart Avenue Sewer 6,000 Hudson Street Sewer - - - 30,800 Urban Renewal Area - - 15,000 Other Lines - 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 Buffalo Street Sewer - - - - 50000 Reserve for Construction 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 81,100 57,000 57,800 32,000 ESTIMATED REVENUES' Current Funds 97,000 81,100 57,000 57,800 32,000 Bond Issues 153,000 - _ _ _ Federal Grant 35,000 - - _ _ 285,000 8j7, ,-9 57,000 57,800 32,000 Jsna,iry 8, 1964 Board of Education 285-09 Water & Sewer Division 137,52 Tompkins Co. Compensation Flan 44o.gg vi Finance Comaittee A Page 4 January 8, 1964 S. TIOGA PARKING AREA LIGHT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the installation of one safe-guard lighting; unit in the South Tioga Street parking area at a monthly cost of $7.95 be approved on the condition that it be installed and maintained by N.Y.S. Electric £, Gas Cori). Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering? RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement with N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. providing: for the monthly charge of $7. 9S if one is deemed to be necessary. Carried. ZUCK ROUTE SYSTEM: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan ...:SOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto the following: Sec. 15-190. Truck Route System (A) All trucks, tractors and tractor-trailer combinations having a total gross weight in excess of five tons are hereby excluded from all streets and highways within the City of Ithaca, except from those streets and highways listed in subsection (B) , except that this exclusion shall not be construed to prevent the pick-un or C.0 delivery of merchandise or such other services as may be rendered to properties 1-• along, or to public utilities located along or within streets from which such vehicles and combinations are otherwise excluded. } The truck route system upon which all trucks, tractors and tractor-trailer combinations having, a total gross weight in excess of five tons are permitted to travel and operate, shall consist of all numbered New York State Highway Routes through the City and the following streets : 1. Fulton Street between State Street and Green Street. 2. Green Street between Fulton Street and Meadow Street. 3. Tompkins Street between Cayuga Street and Auburn Street. 4. Hancock Street between Auburn Street and Meadow Street. S. Meadow Street between Hancock Street and Elmira Read. 6. Aurora Street between Court Street and Prospect Street. 7. State Street between Aurora Street and Seneca !tray. 8. Cayuga Street between Green Street and Clinton Street. Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend the tentative budget by adding to budget account #127, traffic control, the sum of $2,000.00 for the purchase and installation of necessary truck route signs. Carried. TRAFFIC CONWS: Comm. Alo reported that traffic counts will be taken on South Hill in an effort to resolve traffic problems at the Aurora-Hillview intersection, Columbia Street one-way, and Ferris Place one-way. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna Johns,": ayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 22, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Macali Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Engineers - Melchen, Flumerfelt, Dougherty Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. STEWART PARK ENTRANCE ETC. : The Clerk read a letter received from the Youth Bureau Advisory Council calling attention to the fact that no provision had been madr in the plans for relocation of Route 13 for pedestrians getting to or from Stewart Park. It was requested that the Board consider some type of safe crossings and/or passage ways in final plans for this project. He read another letter from the Ithaca P.T.A. Council expressing its concern about the same problem. Superintendent Laverty reported th4t he had called Mr. Towlson in Syracuse and ascertained that facts concerning this matter appearing recently in the Ithaca Journal were not exactly correct and had therefore asked Mr. Towlson to present the State's position regarding this problem, ih writing, which he had agreed to do. He expressed his opinion that the construction of any underpass for pedestrians will have to be borne by the City. MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT - CALCULATOR: The Clerk presented a proposed maintenance agree- ment with Luttons Office Equipment Co. , Inc, providing for the maintenance of a Victor Calculator, used by the Department of Public Works, at an annual tee of $42.30. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be approved at an annual charge of $42.30 and that the Mayor be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. WEST BUFFALO STREET BRIDGE REPORT: The Superintendent presented a report, prepared by T.G. Miller, on the condition of the West Buffalo Street bridge. He reported that upon repairing the West Seneca Street bridge it had been deemed advisable to make an in* spection of both the Buffalo and State Street bridges and that Mr. Miller had been retained as a consultant to make these inspections. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the report on the West Buffalo Street bridge be referred to the Creeks 4 Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the hiring of T.G. Miller as a consultant to inspect the West Suffalo Street bridge be approved at a fee of not to exceed $500.00. Carried. BLAIR STREET DRAINAGE: Superintendent Laverty reported difficulty in getting the property owner at 135 Blair Street to connect a drain pipe from his property to a storm sewer in order to prevent an existing icy condition during the winter months caused by the water flowing unto the sidewalk at this location. He recommended the property owner be given 10-days notice to have the matter corrected. "° By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to notify Joseph Illes, owner of property at 135 Blair Street, to have the condition referred to corrected within ten days, and that if he does not comply then the Superintendent be authorized to do the work with city forces at the owner's expense. Carried. PETER JAEGER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Peter Jaeger be provisionally appointed as a Senior Engineering Aide at an annual salary of $4214.00, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. Page 2 January 24, 1964 E.J. CORCORAN WATER BILL: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request received from E.J. Corcoran for a readjustment of his water bill be denied because his only grounds for a claim is his contention that the city is duty bound to read his meter quarterly, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in view of the fact that the claim has been vending for a long time, the penalty of $6. 80 be suspended and waived. Carried. BIDS - FILTRATION PLANT EQUIPMENT: Comm. Conley recommended that the bid received from B. I.F. Industries for control equipment at the Filtration Plan be accepted be- cause it was the low bid which met specifications. He reported that the other bid which was received from Bristol Company did not meet specifications in the following respects: A. Requirement that Item 5 controller be pneumatic operated backed by hydraulic, in case of air compressor failure, is not met. B. Also Item 2 does not meet the requirement of mercury type flow transmitter, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid of B. I.F. Industries, received December 23, 1963, for control equipment at the Filtration Plant in the total amount of $3998,00 be and hereby is �.� accepted as the low bid meeting specifications. Carried. �C THURSTON AVENUE SANITARY SEWER PLAINS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that plans prepared-in the City Engineer's office for the Thurston Avenue sanitary sewer be accepted and submitted to Tompkins County Health Department with a request that they be forwarded to N.Y. State Health Department for final approval. Carried. T.G. MILLER - ENGINEERING SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that a voucher in today s audit in the amount of $624.00 payable to T.G. Miller for engineering services on the South and West Hill water tanks be approved for payment. Carried. BIDS - USED EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Pickering; seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid received from Rumsey-Ithaca Inc, for the purchase of a used city- owned salt piler be accepted and that the Superintendent be authorized to dispose of the other items of used equipment, upon which no bids were received, as junk. Carried. LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board approves the proposed leasing by the Council of an area in the water shed, commonly referred to as the police pistol range, to the Police Benevolent Association. 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 #2-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS TRADE: Comm. Alo reported that a 1950 gas operated bus owned by the City will have to have its engine rebuilt at an estimated cost of $600.00 and that there is a chance to trade it for a 1956 diesel engine used bus at a cost of $1,000.00. He recommended that Mr. Westbrook, bus manager, be authorized to go to Bath, New York to inspect the 1956 bus and report his findings thereon. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Mr. Westbrook be authorized to go to Bath, N.Y. , at city expense, and inspect this bus as recommended and report back to the Bus Committee. Carried. Page 3 January 22, 1964 OFF-STREET PARKING LOTS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented an analysis of operation of all of -street parking lots for the year 1963 and copies thereof were distributed to each member of the Board. BUS BUDGET: Comm. Alo presented a proposed budget for operation of the buses for 1964 in the total gross amount of $72,500 and recommended its submission to the Council _for approval . By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the proposed budget for operation of the city buses in 1964 in the total gross amount of $72,500 be approved and submitted to the Council for approval. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. ,eo. ean, ity Cler unna o ns, mayor BOA'tJ C7 PT"HLI(' '.40,RYS ACCOUNT JANT)AFff 22, 1.964 Towh of Ithaca 6,975.00 Village of Cayuga I-eights 59550.00 Tom of Ithaca _ Yc Kinneys dater Jistrict 75.00 Worse Chain Co. 350.00 - Sinclair Hefinine Co. 10.00 - Cayuga Temnle TBPOE No. 94 10.29 . 19esner, 8. C. & Gascio, M. H. & H. 8.85 Hall, Doris Marian ^". 11.25 Ithaca T'ronerties Inc. 2(11.01 Johnson, `!'heron L. & Margaret 11.5?i Adams, Arthur H. & Ruth V. 11.25 R»s h, William P. & Betty I. 12.20 Bertram, Walter, N. x Corinne L. 25.50 r- Nague, r•'rs. �,Ila 1.20 K.nann, Yary Agnes 19.94 Driscoll, Harold J. & Uladys Y. 76.00 � Leonardo, Josenh Anthony Town mf Ithaca _ Oanby Road hater 'Tank 311.43 ' City of Ithaca _ Highway Dent. - Snow Removal 183.80 ' City of Ithaca _ llPiJ 48.60 City of Ithaca _ Mater Shed Area (Tthaca Agency) 11 T AP' H(Vh;ll 13Y (;Or:TMTT'1'�,,,; c- r' " CITY OF ITHACA, NE-.1 YORK COMMUNITY TRANSIT SYSTEM FUND 1964 BUDGET ESTIMATE 6PERATING EXPENSE BUDGET ESTIMATE 1964 105 Manager 300 312 4 Drivers (Full time) 22,297 25,432 1 Driver (Part time) 600 900 2 Senl.6?! Account Clerk 1 ,873 1,948 Vacations & Special Runs 1, 662 1,400 TOTAL LABOR 26,732 29,992 105 a Mechanics 7,000 7,000 240 Advertising 150 50 250 Insurance 6, 520 6,000 270 Consultants 200 -0- 290 Maintenance & Repairs by Others 500 450 291 Fare Box Rental 540 540 292 Rent of .Torkspaee & Facilities 1, 200 1, 200 305 Printing 500 200 310 Postage & Office Expense 150 150 355 Gas, Oil, Grease Tires 6,000 5, 500 360 Supplies & Repair Parts 1,500 4,500 440 File -0- 100 OPERATING EXPENSE X0,992 55772-I DEBT SERVICE 530 Note Redemption 10,800 10,725 540 Note Interest 1 .402 1 . 287 TOTAL DEBT SERVICE 12, 2U2 CON Contingency Fund 4,358 4,806 S Urj2, :A RY ESTIMATED EXPENSES pera ing, xpenses 50,992 55,682 Debt Service 1 2, 202 12,012 � Contingency Fund , 558 z GRAND TO TAI, - BUDGET � ESTIMATED INCOME ayes 42,000 38,000 School Contract 1,350 -0- From General Fund 24 202 2g'000 From Cornell University -b- , Carryover From 1963 -0- 5,800 GRAND TOTAL - INCOME _ � 7_2,70 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 5 :00 P.M. February 3, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Kilby, Hart, Macali Attorney - Freeman Supt. Pub. Wks. - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey WATER DISTRICT CONTRACTS: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to discuss terms of proposed new water contracts with the districts outside the city. Attorney Freeman revealed that the Village of Cayuga Heights had objected to the present rate being charged to users in the Village and had asked that it be reduced to rate X and one-half similar to its present contract. During the ensuing discussion it was .>--i agreed to discuss the matter further with Village officials before reaching any agree- ment on the rates. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that all of the present water contracts for the districts outside the City be extended until April 1, 1964; and that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee and the City Attorney for further discussion with Village officials. Carried. NEXT MEETING: Supt. Laverty called attention to the fact that the next regular meeting of t� he Board will fall on Wednesday, February 12th. which is a legal holiday. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on Tuesday, February 11, 1963, at 4:30 p.m. On motion the meeting was adjourned. eo. ean, City C er ..Hff4na7Joflffs, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 11, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Alo, Egan, Leary, VanMarter Aldermen - Macali, Burns Attorney - Freeman 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. MILLER STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Fairview Associates indicating a willingness to deed to the city a strip of land along Miller Street sufficient to make the right of way 50 feet to the intersection of the east line of Pearl Street. On the recommendation of the Superintendent, the matter was referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT: The Clerk read a letter from U.S. Army Engineers regarding the Cayuga Inlet flood control project as it will affect a proposed new bridge across Taughann ock Boulevard to cross a by-pass channel. It was stated that recent studies have indicated that a longer bridge than originally anticipated will be required which will complicate the apr roaches on the airport end of the bridge. In order to complete the design memorandum it was requested that the City furnish revised estimates of cost for the bridge at Taughannock Boulevard and its approaches, including any changes which may be considered necessary in airport or park facilities. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan P RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Bridges and Capital Improvements Committees for joint study and report. Carried. S. TIOGA PARKING AREA LIGHT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. offering to install a 20,000 lumen street lighting unit in the South Tioga Street park- ing area at an annual rate of $93. 10 under the city's street lighting contract rather than at a rate of $7.95 per month on the safeguard lighting schedule as approved by this Board on January 8th. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the installation of a 20,000 lumen mercury vapor light on Pole #11-353 in the South Tioga Street parking area at an annual rate of $93. 10 be approved. Carried. MARINA: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. John McNitt requesting that access be made available to the women's toilet at the airport park marina from the outside so that its facilities may be used during the evening hours when the concession stand is closed. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. LIBRARY: The Clerk reported that the Council had authorized Ithaca Associated Architects to proceed with preliminary plans, specification and cost estimates for the proposed new library under the jurisdiction of the proper committee of this Board. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee. Carried. BUS FARES: Controller Weinstein reported that when the Council adopted a budget for operation of the buses for 1964 it felt that some of the operating loss was due in part to the reduced fares offered to shoppers which was put into effect last year on a trial basis and that the Council indicated its desire to have the Board review this matter. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. �Q Page 2 February 11, 1964 WATER DISTIRBUTION SYSTEM REPORT: The Superintendent reported he had received a report from Nussbaumer, Clar e & Velzey, covering its study of the water distribution system and the adequacy of certain booster pumping stations with particular reference to those serving the West Hill areas. He noted it included a recommendation for a new water line across Campbell Avenue on !Vest Hill and that sufficient money is in the current budget for this project and that it will be started in a week or so. On his recommendation the report was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. DREDGE REPAIRS: The Superintendent reported that an estimate of $5,786.00 had been re- ceived for repairing the city's dredge as a result of its having been submerged in the 60 foot dam. He noted that part of this cost would be covered by insurance due to water damage and the balance covering normal repairs would have to be borne by the city. He recommended that the repairs be done by Morris Machine Works, Baldwinsville, New York, the manufacturer of this equipment, on an emergency basis. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, the Superintendent has certified the urgent and immediate need of having the city's dredge repaired and has recommended that the work be done by Morris Machine Works, Baldwinsville, New York, the manufacturers of this piece of eCuipment, at a cost of not to exceed $5,786.00, a portion of which expense is covered by insurance, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon, NO"� THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to �--� proceed with the repairs of said dredge by Morris Machine Works at an estimated cost d� of not to exceed $5,786.00 without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor. BULLDOZER REPAIRS: Superintendent Laverty recommended and requested authorization to have the bulldozer used by the Department of Public Works repaired at an estimated cost of $2,500.00 to include repair and replacement of its track rollers. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Egan WHEREAS, the Superintendent has certified the urgent and immediate need for repairing a bulldozer used by the Department of Public Works, and WHEREAS, an estimate of the cost of said repairs in the amount of $2,500.00 has been received from Syracuse Supply Company, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the city by reason of advertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to proceed with the repair of said bulldozer by Syracuse Supply Company at an estimated cost of not to exceed $2,500.00 without the formality of advertising For bids thereon. AYES: 4 NAYS : 0 Carried and approved by Mayor. WEST BUFFALO STREET BRIDGE: The Superintendent presented the following memorandum by the City Engineer on an inspection report of the Nest Buffalo Street bridge completed by T.G. Miller, consultant engineer. "The assessment of the conditions at the bridge site appears to be well documented. The estimate of future damage that will develop, if corrective measures are not taken, are reasonable. "A study of the history of all bridges across Cayuga Inlet reveals consistent failure of the easterly abutments. This leads to the conclusion that some condition exists, or develops after construction, which has not been taken into account in previous abutment designs. Until this unknown condition is determined it seems illogical that a proper remedy can be applied, unless arrived at by pure chance. "Therefore, it is recommended that steps be taken immediately to have a thorough ex- ploration of subsurface soil, water, and foundation conditions performed by specialists in that field. The expense of such investigation will, undoubtedly, be less than successive trial-and-error repairs." The report was referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee for study and report. PARKING METER - 327 WEST STATE STREET: Alderman VanMarter reported that the Capital Improvements, Parking, Traffic $ Bus Committee recommends that parking meter number 651 be restored to its former place in front of 327 West State Street. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized and directed to restore parking meter number 651 to its former place in front of 327 West State Street immediately. Carried. ---------- fH 9 Page 3 February 11, 1964 BRINK MAPES - LEAVE-OF-ABSENCE: Comm. Alo reported that Brink Mapes, a water filtration plant operator, had been very seriously ill and a long recuperation period is anticipated in his case following the lapse of his sick leave benefits. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that a leave of absence, without pay, be granted to Brink Mapes for a period of six months, effective March 1, 1964. Carried. BIDS - TRUCKS : Comm. Alo reported that bids on trucks for the Water & Sewer Department had been received on February 3, 1964 as follows: 5 Cu. Yard 1-Ton 3/4 Ton Gump Truck Pick-Un Pick-Up Jack Townsend Chev. Inc. Chevrolet Gross ,6487.00 2300.00 2444.00 Trade 800.00 500.00 500.00 Net $5687.00 1800.00 1944.00 Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford Gross $8862.00 2999.27 2990.00 Trade 2875.00 1262.27 1126.00 Net 5987.00 1737.00 1864.00 Wm. T. Pritchard, Inc. Dodge Gross $8,000.00 2985.00 No Bid Trade 1,200.00 855.00 Net $6,800.00 2130.00 Ithaca Motors Company Int'nl. Gross $9,660.25 3150. 75 3149. 75 Trade 2,557. 80 978.38 633.56 Net $7, 102.45 2172.37 2516. 19 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the low bids received on trucks for the Water $ Sewer Department be accepted and and awarded as follows: Jack Townsend Chev. , Inc. - One 5-cu. yd. dump truck at a total net cost of $5,820.00 which includes $133.00 extra for power steering. 01 . Cayuga Motors Sales Corp - One 1-ton pick-up truck at a total net cost of $1,737.00. Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. - One 3/4-ton pick-up truck at a total net cost of $1,864.00. Carried. Comm. Egan reported that bids on two 2-ton 3-cu. yd. dump trucks for the Department of Public Works had also been received on February 3rd. as follows: Trade-In Make Gross Allowance Net Bid Jack Townsend Chev. , Inc. Chevrolet $7926.00 950.00 6976.00 Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford 10429.80 3155.80 7274.00 Wm. T. Pritchard Dodge 9216.00 1716.00 7500.00 Ithaca Motors Company Int'nl. 10160.40 2147.36 8013.64 By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the low bid on these two trucks received from Jack Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. in the total net amount of $6976.00 be accepted and awarded. Carried. SOUTH 4 WEST HILL WATER TANK CONTRACT: Comm. Alo recommended extending the time limit on the contract with Natgun Corp. for completing the South and West Hill water tanks to June 1, 1964. He advised that the contractor had agreed, by letter dated January 27, 1964, to accept and pay for engineering services beyond the original completion date. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract with Natgun Corp. for construction of the South and West Hill water tanks be and hereby is extended until June 1, 1964 on the condition that Natgun Corp. accept and pay for engineering services beyond the original completion dates as agreed in its letter dated January 27, 1964. Carried. CHLORINATOR APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to provide an additional appropriation of $560. 75 to budget account #46(1 - Water Division, to pay for a chlorinator purchased last year be- cause the funds for t4is purchase were not carried over to this year. Carried. AC;.OUNTS REC?:IV4 3�E February 11, 196 + Richara W. Moscowitz 90.76 Water & sewer T)ent. �.4q Water & Sewer rent. 4.nf Water & spwpr 'Dent. 35,6 +2.00 Bogkd of Tduc,t i on (Stem M. S 36,041.9. 5 Page 4 February 11, 1964 STEWART PARK BATHING BEACH: Assistant Superintendent Hannan presented and reviewed a proposal to dredge out an area about 300' x 400' at the Stewart Park bathing beach for swimming with the dredged material to serve as an island to prevent silt and refuse being washed in on shore by wave action caused by north winds. He estimated the total cost of the project at $5,000.00. Controller Weinstein reported that the Youth Bureau had con- ducted its swimming program last year at the High School indoor swimming pool because the Stewart Park bathing beach was closed to swimmers. He informed the Board that the Youth Bureau estimates the cost of operation at the indoor pool at $4,947.00 compared with a cost of $5,000.00 at Stewart Park. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council for an appropriation of $5,000.00 to restore swimming at Stewart Park in accordance with the proposal submitted by Mr. Hannan. 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 #3-1964, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. W'OODCREST AVENUE : Comm. Alo reported receipt of a request from a property owner for no I arking on the west side of the 100 block of Woodcrest Avenue. He stated the Parking & Traffic Committee recommends the use of Driveway No-Parking Signs to correct the situation. �&y Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan - .RESOLVED, that this property owner be advised to apply to the City Clerk for a Driveway =c-Parking Sign as provided for in section 15-123 (c) of the Code (Motor Vehicles and Mrraffic) . Carried. CAYUGA CAR WASH: Comm. Alo reported that the request received from the Cayuga Car-Wash on South Cayuga Street had been investigated and that observation on existing conditions revealed that, although congestion does occur occasionally, it is not deemed serious, continuous, or a predictable problem. He stated that the Traffic Engineer will confer with the operator personally. BUS P.EPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a report on operation of the buses for the month of January showing a total income of $4435.46, operating expense of $4128.76 and a loss, after amortization, of $694.30. Total passengers carried during the period was 28,290, compared to 24,529 during January in 1963 and 22,458 in 1962. Mayor Johns noted that while the report showed a loss it was not too bad a report because he felt the buses bring shoppers to the downtown area and their using the buses helps traffic and parking conditions. EDWARD HAMILTON APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Edward Hamilton be appointed to the non-competitive position of maintainer at the rate of $1.95 per hour, the minimum of grade 18 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. In closing Mayor Johns requested eachdepartment head that when in attendance at Council meetings if misleading or incorrect information dealing with any subject under discussion is presented by an alderman he should ask to be heard for the purpose of having such information corrected at that time. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna �ohns, Mayor J 5 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 26, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Kilby , Nlacali Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last meeting were duly approved. BIDS - PARK TYPE 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 or Type Gross Bid Allowance Net Bid Newing Equipment Corp. or q e 1202-A-10-35 $775W.79 $7 $7,7§7700 .x.00 Woods' Ford Tractor Sales " " 5,723.40 3,192.15 2,531.25 Doane's Ford Tractor Sales "9t 50777.45 20900.00 2,877.45 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bids on the park-type tractor be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. PARKING METER - 327 WEST STS STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. A,J. Hetherington►, owner o t e property o a e st State Street asking that a truck loading sign bar,. placed on the parking meter that had been restored in front of her property at this location. He read another letter from Murray J. Davis, proprietor of the Davis H & H Food Store located there requesting that a sigh be affixed to the. meter to read "10. " ' minute parking after 6;00 P.M. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request received from Mr, Davis be denied and that the request re- ceived from Mrs. Hetherington be referred to the Traffic Engineer for consideration. Carried. CORNELL UNIVERSITY - SEWER CONTRACT: Attorney Freeman noted that the contract with Cornell University or sewer se ices will expire at the end of this year and he recommended commencing preliminary negotiations for a new contract at this time. He advised that city officials are currently discussing other areas of participation by the University in cost of city services with officials of the University and expressed his opinion that the sewer contract could be discussed at the same time. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and Mayor be authorized to commence preliminary negoti- ations with officials of Cornell University for a new contract for sewer services as recommended. Carried. PARKING METERS: Acting Engineer Melchen advised the Board that it had been intended to ask for stan ardization of Dual Automatic Parking Meters again for this year but he had learned that their manufacture is being discontinued. Alderman Kilby entered at this point in the proceedings. FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT: Acting Engineer presented a revised estimate for the Taughannock Boulevard bridge requested by the Army Engineers at the Board's last meeting. = 'His revised figures increased the estimated cost from $310,000.00 to $420,000,00. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Acting Engineer's revised estimate for the Taughannock Boulevard bridge be forwarded to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer as requested in its letter dated February 4, 1964. Carried. - 2 - February 26, 1964 BRIDGE INSPECTION: Acting Engineer Melchen reported that he had written to Modjeski F, Masters regarding an annual inspection of all bridges in the City. He advised the Board that Mr. Masters will be in Ithaca next week to confer with the Superintendent and himself about the matter. BIDS - FOURTH STREET SEWER: Comm. Conley reported that permission had been received from the federal authorities to advertise for bids on construction of the Fourth Street sewer interceptor and recommended the Council be requested to authorize this. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the Superintendent to advertise for bids on construction of the Fourth Street intercepting sewer to be received and opened on March 25, 1964. Carried. CRANDALL $ MILLER WATER STUDY: Comm. Conley recommended approval of a voucher in today's audit payable to Crandall & Miller for $750.00 covering a preliminary study report of water service to the West Hill area of the city. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit payable to Crandall & Miller in the amount of $750.00 be approved for payment in accordance with authorization of this Board dated l.. August 9, 1961 ; and that the Council be requested to make an appropriation for this X purpose. Carried. ELMIRA ROAD SEWER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the extension of a sanitary sewer main on the Elmira Road to serve the new plant of Evaporated Metal Films Corp. at an estimated cost of $450.00 from funds included in the current budget for this purpose. (hrried. STANDARDIZATION OF VALVES & HYDRANTS: Comm. Conley recommended standardization of Darling valve and hydrants for the following reasons: Darling Valves & Hydrants in all sizes, as required per specifications for construction of water mains as passed by Board of Public Works June 8, 1960. These valves represent 900 of the valves in the system, we carry large inventory parts, and are able to cannibalize readily and extensively. The valves and hydrants are purchased direct from the manufacturer, therefore, we are not subject to jobbers competitive bidding. These items should have been standardized years previously but apparently the construction specifications were deemed sufficient. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the standardization of Darling valves and hydrants for the reasons cited. Carried. ANNUAL REPORT - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Superintendent Laverty presented his annual report for the year 1964 which included the Department of Public Works and the Water $ Sewer Divisions, Copies were distributed to each member of the Board. CORNELL UNIVERSITY EASEMENT: Comm. Conley presented an easement received from Cornell University giving the city the right to install, operate and maintain a water and sewer main �t the east end of Lincoln Street through University property to serve the Ithaca Gun Company. He recommended its approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the easement be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the city. Carried. MILLER STREET: Comm. Pickering recommended acceptance of the offer received from Fairview Associates for a strip of land sufficient to make the right-of-way of Miller Street 50 feet wide to its intersection with the east line of Pearl Street. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board approves the recommendation and that Fairview Associates be advised that the Board will accept its offer contained in a letter dated January 29, 1964. Carried. .r I - 3 - February 26, 1964 GOLF COURSE FEES: Comm. Leary presented and reviewed a schedule of increased rates for the 1964 season at the municipal golf course and recommended its approval. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the rates for play at the Newman Municipal Golf Course as set forth in Section 17-6 of the Code of Ordinances of the City be amended to read as follows: Sec. 17-6. Newman Municipal Golf Course; rates, rules. Rates. The rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as established by the Board of Public ;forks are as follows: Daily play $2.00 Week-ends and holidays 2.50 Junior season membership (17 or under) 15.00 Ladies' season membership 40.00 Mens' season membership 40.00 Family membership (Man $ wife) 60.00 These rates shall be subject to change by the Board of Public Works. Effective upon publication. Unanimously 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 #4-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ARTERIAL TRAFFIC LIGHTS : Comm. Alo reported that the Acting City Engineer is in receipt of a letter from the State Traffic Commission which gives notice of Traffic Commission action with respect to seven (7) traffic signals on the Seneca Street and Green Street . Arterial highways. The New York State Department of Public Works will bring these signals into compliance with the requirement for dual traffic signal indications facing all approaches to the intersection. STEWART PARK ACCESS PATH: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that construction plans and estimates be prepared by the City Engineer's office for an access path to Stewart Park on both the east and the west side of the L.V.R.R. Co. tracks. Carried. , BUS FARES: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Shoppers' Special fare of 100 now in effect on the Municipal Transit System between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon and between 2:00 p.m. and 3 :00 p.m. be discontinued effective March 1, 1964; and that the condition of fare charges now in effect during the rest of the day - 20¢ cash, tokens, and student tickets - prevail at all times. Unanimously Carried. BIDS - USED BUS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized for bids on the purchase of one used bus and the sale of three used buses. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Bean, City Clerk 1 w_ Hunna Johns, Mayor BrAP7 r) n*tBI,Tr ",rnRuc UR�Cg�,?I''GS A'Cn*r,TS RE" TVA F, yERRij,�Y 26, 1964 City of Tthaca _ hater Dept, (Donald Brewer) 226.34 Bolton, L,ici-e & G. W. 47.40 Jones, Arthur '.J, et al 11..07 r'urdock, Carleton, U. 11 .58 Nine, Leslie Y. R- lloris Austen 1.1.58 , Bel_leayre YannFement 10.67 - Bacon, Ralph R. Lois B. 1D.61 Snyder, Alton =, Viroinia C. 1.1. 1. Underwood, V. Stewart 11.81 Underwood. V. Stewart 402,15 Fiore, Ra lnh & Ya ry 11-11-111 Fiore, Ralph & Maria 143.50 Chase, Francis 2.11- - Co-op Consrnmers Society, Inc. 4b.bt3 Gordon, Yary 12.71 Ithaca College 156.78 Cornell. University 22,OcN.71 - City of Ithaca - 60' dam (Ithaca Insurance Agency) 1,`)-30.00 City of Ithaca - DFIJ 50.49 - City of Ithaca _ P'U Z5.30 AOPROVFI� BY FT-Nn1NCE' (',O 2 TTTFF i' Charles ?Nichols Jr. 22- 31 Fu Chan-- Chin 7°•S1 Josenh Illes 71.6 - P L BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA# N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 11, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners . (6) Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Hughes, Burns Attorney - Freeman Superintendent 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. BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: The following bid on mosquito control for the 1964 season was received, opened and read by the Clerk: �--. Sunrise Spraying Service $30000.00 Comm. Conley noted that this was the same amount as paid for this service by the City in recent years and the same bidder had done the work to the city's satisfaction. He therefore recommended acceptance of the bid in order that there may be no delay with the work. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid received from Sunrise Spraying Service for conducting a mosquito control program for the 1964 season in the total amount of $3,000.00 be accepted and awarded in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSORS: The following bids on the purchase of two air compressors were received, opened an-d-read by the Clerk: NAME OF BIDDER TYPE OR MAKE GROSS BID TRADE-IN NET BID Atlantic Tug Equip. Co. T.eeRoi $7130.00 $2-1600 $4999.00 Le Valley McLeod, Inc. Ingersoll Rand 6318.00 1000.00 5318.00 Syracuse Supply Co. Worthington 7338.00 1760.00 5578.00 Central New York Equip. Ingersoll Rand 7450.00 1802.00 5648:00 J.C. Georg Corp. Davey 7746.00 2000.00 5746.00 B-G Equipment Ingersoll Rand 5840.00 L.B. Smith, Inc. Gardner Denver 7680.00 1610.00 6070.00 By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on the air compressor: be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - USED BUS: The following bid on the purchase of a used bus was received, opened and read by t e Clerk: Madsen Bus Company - 1 1945 GMC (Diesel Powered) bus $1400.00 with a seating capacity of 32 It was the only bid received on this equipment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bid on the used bus be referred to the Bus Committee for study and � d report. Carried. BID - SALE OF USED BUSESt The Clerk reported that no bids were received on the proposed sale of three old Md Fuses owned by the City. Page 2 March 11, 1964 WEST STATE STREET - GAS TANKS: The Clerk read a letter from Cayuga Oil Company wherein it proposed to abandon two 10,000 gallon underground gasoline tanks and replace them with two 6,000 and one 4,000 gallon units at the R.J. Bruce Esso Station located at 902 West State Street. It was indicated the abandoned tanks will be filled with sand and degassed since they are partly under the present station building and cannot be removed. It was also indicated that one of the 6,000 gallon units might have to be placed partly under- „ neath the sidewalk and permission was requested to remove this sidewalk, if necessary, and have it replaced with new concrete after the installation. Comm. Conley recommended that the Company be required to remove the tanks if possible because he noted past experience has indicated that gas tanks left in the ground cause gas problems. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. STEWART PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from Robert L. Cochran re- questing the Board to renew his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1964 season under its present terms and conditions - $325.00 for the season. By Corm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. YOUTH CENTER: The Clerk read a letter from the Youth Bureau requesting the Board to make the third floor of City Hall annex, 330 E. State Street, available for use as a Youth Center �. after it is vacated in June of this year by Ithaca College. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESCLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. WATER $ SEWER UNPAID BILLS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Chamberlain requesting auvhorization to place delinquent water & sewer bills on the 1964 Tax Roll for collection* By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be and hereby is authorized and directed to place all unpaid water, sewer and miscellaneous bills., unpaid as of December 31, 1963, on the 1964 Tax Roll for collection. Carried. GOLF COURSE FEES: The Clerk read a letter from John F. Bangs, Alderman from the 3rd. Ward registering is objection to increasing the junior membership golf fees at the Newman Municipal Golf Course from $7.50 to $15.00. He charged it was discrimination against the youth of the City to satisfy some idiotic whim. He requested the Board to reconsider its decision on this matter. Conm. Alo stated the Board's action was not discriminatory, He felt that the letter re- ceived from Mr. Bangs was an unfair criticism and entirely out of order. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Clerk notify Mr. Bangs accordingly. Carried. LIBRARY CONTRACT: Mr. Robert Hines appeared before the Board and reviewed briefly-a law- suit tie had initiated against the city regarding the legality of its contract between the city and Ithaca Associated Architects for the proposed new library based on an eight per cent fee. He felt all of the local architects should participate in the work and that it was improper for Mr. Downing, who is City Republican Chairman, to be doing most of the woT�. He urged that the Board take action to rescind the contract and renegotiate it. John LoPo, attorney for Mr. Hines, appeared and urged cancellation of the contract also. He stated that both Mr. Metzgar and Mr. Bagnardi, members of the Associated Architects, have regista- ward definite protests with him because Mr. Downing is not sharing the work with them. He in- dicated that other local architects would be willing to do the work for five or six percent. He concluded by urging that the Board give the matter a thorough airing instead of going though the courts with it. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Buildings & Grounds Committee and the City Attorney be directed to review the contract to see if it is in order. Carried. Page 3 March 11, 1964 Attorney Freeman stated he would be happy to review the contract with the Buildings $ Grounds Committee as directed. He pointed out however that he had not as yet received the official complaint contained in Mr. Hines' lawsuit, that he still believes the contract is valid as he ruled on March 6th. , that the city cannot, at its whim, renegotiate a contract that is valid, that he represents the city's interests and not those of the architects in any manner, and that he will continue to do so. He concluded by stating that if there is an internal dispute between members of the Associated Architects it will not be let act to the detriment of the City. AIRPORT LEASE: Mr. Charles Smith, and Warren Paley, both appeared before the Board and urged that it take no action at this time to discontinue the use of the municipal airport as an airport. Both insisted it would be short-sightedness to do this and felt the airport was a valuable asset to the City for use by small aircraft. Mr, Ronald Felstead, manager of the airport, asked that the Finger Lakes Flying Service be given a chance to appear before the Buildings & Grounds Committee about the matter before any final decision thereon is made by the Board. BUS FARE BOXES: The Clerk reported the Council had approved the purchase of four new bus fare boxes and requested the Board to advertise for bids thereon, STANDARDIZATION - DARLING VALVES $ HYDRANTS: The Clerk reported that the Council had 1-.approved the standardization of arling va ves and hydrants as requested by the Board and authorized the Board to advertise for bids thereon, a-� BUS BID: Superintendent Laverty reported he had checked with the Controller and been =informed there is sufficient money in the 1964 bus budget with which to purchase the used bus. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the action taken earlier at this meeting to refer the bid on a used bus to the Bus Committee be rescinded. Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bid received from Jay Madsen Company for the purchase of a 1945 used GMC (diesel powered) bus at a total price of $1.400,00 be accepted and awarded in accord- ance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Unanimously Carried, PLUMBING INSPECTOR'S SALARY: Comm. Conley reported that Walter Grey, Plumbing Inspector, will reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 in July and that a diligent search has failed to interest any qualified person in the position at the present salary range pro- vided for in Grade 21 of the Compensation Plan - $4558.00 to $5332.00. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to re-evaluate this position and amend the Compensation Plan to raise this position from Grade 21 to 25 and authorize the appoint- ment of a plumbing inspector at the minimum of grade 25 - $5,332.00. Carried. RICHARD CLARK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Richard Clark be promoted from laborer to maintainer (non-competitive) at the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimum of grade 18 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. BIDS - PARK TRACTOR: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, -that the low bid -re-ceived from Wood's Ford Tractor Sales for furnishing the City with a 1964 Ford Model 41202 4-10-35 hark-type tractor at a total net bid price of $2,531.25 be accepted and awarded-in- accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted,. Carried. AIRPORT LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized and directed to notify Finger Lakes Flying Service that this Board does not intend to renew its present agreement. for use of the municipal airport after its expiration date of July 1, 1964. In view of the fact that the people present at the meeting asked earlier that they be given a chance to appear before the Committee to discuss this matter further, Comm. Alo urged final decision be delayed. By Alderman Alo: seconded by Alderman Pickering RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be tabled until the next meeting of this Board to afford those interested an opportunity to appear before the Buildings & Grounds Committee regarding this matter. Carried. a � Page 4 March 11, 1964 AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #5-1964, be and hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ALTERNATE SIDE PARKING: Comm. Alo reported the Parking $ Traffic Committee had met with the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council and discussed zoning regulations govern-'-"- ing off-street parking areas as it relates to the problem of all-night street parking. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary r- RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby requests the Planning Board to study zoning regulations which affect off-street parking area specifications in residential areas. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-180 of the Code of Ordinances, Parking Prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto the following: Linn Street ; both sides, Queen Street to Lincoln Street. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean City Clerk Hunna Joh s Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS FPOCEFDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MARCH 11, 1964 State of New York - Buttermilk Falls Park 56.25 Herson, M. J. & Warren, H. H. 10.00 Hewitt, C. J. & L. F. 10.00 Coop. G. L. F. Holding Corp. 10.00 Krantz, William 10.00 Sigler, Bernard C. 10.00 Wilcox, F. A. 10.00 Triangle Shoe Stores of NY Inc. 10.00 Barr, D. & J. 10.00 Hetherington, Andy & Rena M. 10.00 Visnyei, Dr. George 10.00 Stevenson, Harvey,& Norma 11.81 Glanistea, Lottie 11 .81 Delta Alumni Assoc. 11 .81 Hawk, Charles D. & Doris V. 11 .81 Boardman, Alan J. 345.53 City of Ithaca - Highway Department 20.94 City of Ithaca - Engineering Department 16.00 City of Ithaca - DDI 14.22 City of Ithaca - DPW 73.30- i APPROVED FINANCE COMMITTEE f� l ��iL1 Bo,--rd of Nduc ition 202. 1.3 g BOARD OF PUBLIC WORXS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 2S, 1964 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Comm. Conley requested that the minutes of the last meeting be corrected to in- dic� ate that Richard Clark was promoted to the first step of Grade 18, not the minimum, as shown in the minutes. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan that the correction be approved and that the minutes of the last meeting, as thus corrected, be approved. Carried. BIDS: Bids on the following items were received, opened and read by the Clerk: = TRACTOR - WITH U-BLADE NAME OF BIDDER MAKE OR TYPE GROSS BID TRADE-IN NET BID Syracu—supply Company Caterpillar $24—,T$T;ab $2,-987.00 $2T836", 0 MacMurray Tractor, Inc. Allis-Chalmers 24,380.00 4,100.00 20,280.00 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids on a tractor be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BACKHOE LOADER Newing Equipment Co, Inc. Ford $ 9,913.80 $4,681080 $ 5,232.00 Charles J. Blackwell, Inc. Oliver 12#770.00 20000.00 10,770.00 Atlantic Tug Equipment Co. Parsons 14,845.00 3,065.00 11,780.00 L.B. Smith, Inc. Dynahoe 150725.00 3,225.00 120500.00 Central New York Equip. Co, Inc. Michigan 17 1025.00 2,966.00 14,059.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bids on a backhoe loader be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. STUMP CUTTER Vermeer Mfg. Company $ 3,395.00 $ 700.00 $ 2+695.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on the stump cutter be referred to the Buildings X Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. TRAFFIC SIGN POSTS Brighton Steel Company 450 posts @ $3.10 each $ 1,395.00 Russell Equipment Co, Inc. 450 posts @ $2.43 each 1.093.50 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bids on traffic sign posts be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS FARE BOXES General Register Company 4 boxes @ $568.00 ea. $ 2,272.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bids on bus fare boxes be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 2 March 25, 1964 TELEMETERING EQUIP MENT B-I-F Industries $1,384.00 The Bristol Company 10296.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids on telemetering equipment be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ¢ •�_. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ROOF r _i Hall Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. _...G �- $2.837.74 Chenango Roofing $ Sheet Metal, Inc. 2,492.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bids on the Sewage Treatment Plant roof be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. FOURTH STREET SEWER INTERCEPTOR Base Bid Alternate Congel-Hazard, Inc. 148,039.04 13$,549; 4 Olin Construction Co. , Inc. 153,661.72 146,389.72 M.A. Bongiovanni, Inc. 158,679.00 1518407.00 Northeastern Consolidated Co. 202,504.00 193,314.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bids on the Fourth Street Sewer Interceptor be referred to the Mater $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. AIRPORT: The Clerk read a letter from the Board of Directors of the Tompkins County Fair requesting permission to discuss with the Board the possibility of using the municipal airport for fairgrounds. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BOILER INSPECTION: The Clerk presented a report of inspection of the two boilers at City Hall, made y amsercial Union Insurance Group. indicating that both boilers were in sat- isfactory condition with the exception of a leakage noted at the nipples on the return line at the rear of #1 boiler. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Superintendent with power. Carried, BROOKFIELD ROAD F OAKWOOD LANE; The Clerk read a letter from T,G, Miller, consulting engineer, advising that Dr. 3o n Hirshfeld is planning to complete the Marshall-Hirshfeld subdivision on West Hill this year by opening up the upper portion of the tract that will make 26 new building lots available. He requested that the City provide water mains and fire hydrants to serve the area and to gravel base the extensions of Brookfield Road and Oakwood Lane - both at city expense. He also requested that the city construct the ex- tension of city sanitary sewer to serve the area - at the expense of the owner. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the Water $ Sewer and Highway Committees for joint study and report. Carried. FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS: The Clerk read a letter from Ralph N. Campbell, Administrator of the ...` estival of C assics , asking that, if a new use for the municipal airport is to be offi- cially considered, that the Festival Board be permitted to submit a proposal for the develop- ment and use of this land. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings F Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 3 March 25, 1964 ARTERIAL ROUTE #13 RELOCATION: Superintendent Laverty reported on a meeting held on March 17th. with the contractor for construction on the next phase of Route #13 re- location within the city. He advised the Board the contractor contemplates starting the work sometime between April 15 and May 1st. and that the work will start at the Elmira Road. FLOOD CONTROL: Superintendent Laverty advised that there will be a meeting at 2:00 p.m, tomorrow in the Mayor's office with U.S. Army Engineers regarding the proposed flood control project. He noted it is expected bids will be taken about May lst. for that section of the project between the Boulevard and the mouth of the Inlet with bids in September on the balance of the project. He requested the Board members to attend this meeting if possible. He advised the Board that he had visited N,Y. State Department of Public Works in Syracuse and presented a plan recommended by the Planning Board in which it is proposed that one bridge over the flood control channel on Taughannock Boulevard will be sufficient to handle traffic on routes 89 and 96. He stated the preliminary planning data thereon had been taken to the Syracuse Office where it was favorably received. Comm. VanMarter presented a map of the area showing the proposed bridge and reviewed it in detail for information of the other members of the Board. Superintendent Laverty further advised that an offer had been received from State right- of-way agents for city land needed in the route 13 project and referred to the City �.� Controller. !� WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Alo RESOLVED, that water invoice #3331 in the amount of $10.00 and invoice #3346 in the amount of $20.94 be and both hereby are expunged for the following reasons: Invoice #3331,: an annual charge for an air conditioner, had been rendered to the owners of a restaurant that has gone out of business and there is no longer any use for the air conditioner. Invoice #3346 has been revised and a new invoice in place thereof is included in today's audit. Carried. DREDGE REPAIRS: Superintendent Laverty requested permission to have the engine of the city's dredge repaired by the manufacturer, without advertising for bids, at a total cost of $1,805.00. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo WHEREAS, the Superintendent has certified the immediate and urgent need of having the diesel engine in the city's dredge repaired, as a result of its having been submerged in the 60' dam, and has recommended that the work be done by O'Donnell.Quigley Company of Syracuse, New York, the local representative of the manufacturer of this equipment, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to have O'Donnell-Quigley Company of Syracuse, New York completely disassemble and rebuild the diesel engine of the city's dredge at a cost of not to exceed $1,805.00 without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSORS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the contract for the purchase of two LeRoi Air Compressors be awarded to Atlantic Tug & Equipment Co. at a total net bid price of $4,966.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. SLUDGE DRYER DESIGN: Comm. Conley recommended that Stearns & Wheler, consulting engineers for a new digester at the Sewage Treatment Plant per their contract with B.P.W. dated January 9, 1963, be authorized to proceed with the design of a vacuum filter sludge dryer complete with new building for housing the dryer and the necessary piping and remodeling of existing equipment. The preliminary studies under the Stearns $ Wheler contract in- dicate that the vacuum filter solution can in all probability eliminate the need for an additional digester. Funds are included in the budget. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Stearns & Wheler be authorized to proceed with the design of a vacuum filter sludge dryer as recommended. Carried. Page 4 March 25, 1964 MEADOW STREET WATER & SEWER SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to notify some fifty property owners along Meadow Street that, in accordance with the Board's rules, it will be mandatory for them to replace their existing water and sewer laterals with permanent copper and cement asbestos laterals at their own expense in preparation for the Route #13 relocation in this area. Carried. STEWART PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park with Robert L. Cochran be and hereby is extended for one year, the 1964 season, under its present terms and conditions - $325.00 for the season. Carried. YOUTH CENTER: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request of the Youth Bureau to use the third floor of City Hall Annex, 330 E. State Street, as a Youth Center after it is vacated in June by Ithaca College, be approved with the understanding that no funds are available within departmental budgets for any improvements. Carried. LIBRARY CONTRACT: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings & Grounds Committee had re- viewed the library contract with the City Attorney as directed at the Board's last meet- ing. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the report of the City Attorney as given to the Council indicating that the library contract with the Associated Architects is valid be accepted; and that no further action be taken thereon at this time. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary R-E90LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #6-1964, be and the same hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. SALE OF USED BUSES: Comm. Alo reported that since no bids were received at the last meeting or t e sale of three old used buses oiJned by the City the Mayor had received and accepted an offer of $300.00 from Milo's Wrecker Service for these buses. He recommended confirmation of this action. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. VanMarter RESOLVED, that the Mayor's acceptance of $300.00 for the sale of the three used city buses be and hereby is confirmed and ratified. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Conley Motion Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a report of bus operations showing a comparison between the first three weeks in March, 1964 compared with the same period in 1963. It indicated that 2,641 more passengers were carried with $536.71 more income. The first three weeks in March, 1964 compared with the same period in February 1964 in- dicated 1,369 fewer passengers carried with $243.87 more income. He then presented an analysis of the shoppers' special 104 fare which was discontinued by the Board on March 1, 1964. It revealed the following facts. (a) The Shoppers Special (10 cent fare) was eminently successful in increasing transit patronage. (b) A return to the standard fare schedule has increased transit income and patronage over that which was experienced a year ago under the standard fare schedule. . , (c) Transit income is higher and patronage is lower since the Shoppers Special has been abandoned. SENECA-AURORA PARKING LOT GATE: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the automatic parking gate at the Seneca-Aurora Street parking lot be re- stricted to operation between the hours of Midnight and 9:00 A.M. , effective April 1, 1964, on a 90-day trial basis. Carried. B^ Rr) r H 71t3LTC 14rRVS AC,COI TNTS 3��C 4aI`I.A LE pap RCH 'L5, 1964 Compton, Roy N. & Richard A. 11.81 Hollister, Gordon & Anne 11..s31 State of New York 8.81 Macera, fames H. , Jr. ?e Venere 11.n.1 Pi. Lamba.a Phi , Inc. Delta Kanna Alumni. 4SFoc., Tnc. 11..di Neu Ynrk State Electric �- � as b2.00 GPnrge Jr. Hen»blic 30.2tt Village of Trumansbur 35,�.30 Perialas, John 417.00 Alnha ':amnia qho, Tr.c. 32b.5c4 Boarq of Mucation 212.74 City of Ithaca _ Hic-ftogy Dept. J' �'�,./ /z/v '� / . 71 1 AP�� rr� F ICE t�FnTImm�F r P•2rdin,�nd. E:erstadt 3'+.4 New York Mate Electric & Gas 87.CJO Mater & Sewer ') ).20 Page 5 March 2S, 1964 BIDS - REFLECTIVE SHEETING SIGN MATERIAL: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on reflective sheeting sign material. Carried. DRYDEN ROAD INTERSECTION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Tra is Engineer be directed to reduce the number of plastic posts on the Dryden Road approach to the Campus Road intersection so that only three of the present posts will remain - a post at each end of the present line and one at or near the middle of the present line of posts. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. ;Blean, City Clerk �--+ H6nna Johns, Mayor ------------ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 8, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman 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. WATER & SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY: The Clerk read a letter from William B. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of t aca, concerning the feasibility of a cooperative approach of local governments towards providing water and sewer services for the Greater Ithaca area. His letter indicated that certain areas IS the Town - the northeast, Clover Lane, South Hill and Trumansburg Road areas are interested in obtaining these services ncw. It was requested that the City and Town commence negotiations regarding the ex- tension of such services to these areas. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water ; Sewer'Committee for study and report. Carried. SALEM DRIVE WATER SERVICES: The Clerk read another letter from Mr. Kerr requesting approval for the Town Board, as agent for the Northeast !later District, to extend an 8" water main on Salem Drive for about 2,300 feet to serve about twentyefive new homes in this area. :. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Mater Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. DUBOICE ROAD WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read m letter from Rumseypelthaca Corp. indicating it had purchased property on the DuBoice Road for development late residential use as soon as possible. Information was requested on bow to secure Mates and sewer services for this area. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the dater 4 Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. - FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH STREET LIGHTS The Clerk read a letter from the First 'Presbyterian Church requesting the plaeIn& of a flood light on the pole just outside the Court Street entrance to the Church and opposite 110 E, Court Street, By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS DRIVERS' UNIFORMS: The Clerk read a letter from the bus drivers requesting that the city furnish them with uniforms. It was estimated that a uniform to consist of a jacket, trousers, cap and insignias would cost about $40.00 and two uniforms would be needed for each of four drivers. An appropriation of $350.00 for this purpose was therefore requested. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bus drivers' request be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. 1 CITY ENGINEER: The Clerk read a letter from the Civil Service Commission concerning the status of Edward Melchen. It pointed out that he had been serving as City Engineer on a provisional basis since March 1, 1963, that he had passed an open civil service examination for the position, held on April 6, 1963, that his name had been certified on an eligible list to the Board on September 11, 1963, and that his provisional sppoint- ment had expired on December 1, 1963. The Board was therefore advised by the Civil Service Commission that the following procedures should now be followed: Suggested Resolution for Participation in Federal Flood Control Project WHEREAS, construction of the Ithaca flood control project is contingent upon State execution of a formal assurance of cooperation with the Federal Government, and WHEREAS, the State is prepared to execute such assurance once it receives from the City of Ithaca a formal assurance of local participation, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca assures the New York State Department of Public Works that it will participate as follows: 1 . Furnish without cost to the State of New York any lands, easements and rights-of-way, title to which is vested in the City of Ithaca and which may be required for the project. 2. Assume responsibility for reconstruction, relocation and protection of facilities of all municipally-owned utilities, including, but not limited to, sewer lines, water lines, streets, roads and bridges as required by the project, and for cooperation in accordance with any agreement governing utilities owned, maintained or operated in joint venture with any municipality. 3. Assume responsibility for installation and maintenance of protective barri- cades where necessary and required 6$=P*GCA.upon the completion of the project, 4. Assume responsibility for adoption and enforcement of such ordinances as may be necessary to prohibit dumping or encroachment in and upon the project. 5. Assume responsibility for controlling development in partially protected and fringe areas not included in the project with a view to preventing an undue increase in the flood damage potential. t m - A - 2 - ,except as shall be the responsibility of the State of New York pursuant to the 'Canal Iaw; 6. Assume responsibility for ordinary maintenance oai' the project after com- pletion including the existing channel downstream of Taber Street; pro- vide periodic policing of the entire: flood control project and enforce ordinances and statutes to prevent vandalism or other damage to the im- provement, 7. Contribute in cash or equivalent work an amount equal to 2.1 percent of the 'l irst cost for Federal construction, the contributicn presently esti- mated (,i- S85,000, and if in cash, to be made either in a lump sum prior tc commencement of work, or in installments prior to coMmencernent of perl inent work iterns, in accordance with work schedules as required by the Chief of Engineers, the fin::; apportionMent of cost to be made after actual costs have been determined. 8. Prescrl'De and enforce speed limits to prevent damage by wave wash to the banks of project channels. Page 2 April 8, 1964 1. The Board of Public Works, if it proposes to continue Mr. Melchen in such position on a provisional basis, should notify this Commission of his successive appointment thereon, as of December 1, 1963; having passed the examination he is eligible for such successive appointment. 2. The Board of Public Works should advise this Commission as to whether it will appoint from the existing list, or wishes a new list, because less than three eligibles remain on the list. 3. If a new list is desired, it should be requested. 4. If it is desired to fill the vacancy by open competitive examination, rather than by promotion examination, an open examination should be requested with a statement of the reasons for such request. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Board as a Committee of the Whole for study and report. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: The Clerk reported that the Council had rescinded its resolution of January 8th. di ecting the Board to stop work on the design of a new public safety building in the 300 block of West State Street and wished the Board to continue con- sultation with the Associated Architects for this building. In doing so he advised that it was the Council's wish that the Capital Improvements Committee of the Board be included with the Buildings & Grounds Committee in the study of this matter, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Public Grounds and Capital Improvements Committee for joint study. Carried* PLUMBING INSPECTOR'S SALARY RANGE: The Clerk reported that the Council had evaluated the position of Plumbing Inspector and raised it from Grade 21 to Grade 23 and author* ized the appointment of a second inspector at an annual salary of $5,332.000 the second step of Grade 23. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board recommends that the Mayor appoint Mr. Francis Slaght as Plumbinj Inspector at an annual salary of $5,332.00, effective April 16, 1964, which is the second stem of Grade 23 in the Compensation Plan, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Qrried. URBAN RENEWAL COMMITTEE OF BOARD: Supt. Laverty reported receipt of a request from Urban Renewal Administrator Daley for the appointment of a committee to consult with him on matters dealing with urban renewal in which the Board is interested. He recommended that the Mayor appoint such a committee. Mayor Johns announced his appoint* ment of the Board as a Committee of the Whole for this purpose. MODJESKI & MASTERS BRIDGE REPORT: Supt. Laverty reported receipt of a proposal from Modjes i & Masters for the annual inspection of the city's bridges. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. FLOOD CONTROL RESOLUTION: Superintendent Laverty presented a "suggested resolution For participation in the federal control project" as requested by N.X. State Department of Public Works. He advised that the resolution had been checked against the flood control report and all of its items are included in the report. He recommended that it be approved and forwarded to the Council for its approval as required. It was moved by Comm. Pickering and seconded by Comm. Leary that the resolution be approved as recommended by the Superintendent. Attorney Freeman recommended amending Sections 3 and 6 thereof to read as follows: 3. Assume responsibility for installation and maintenance of protective barricades where necessary and required by-tke-pve3eet upon the completion of the project. 6. Assume responsibility for ordinary maintenance of the project after completion in- cluding the existing channel downstream of Taber Street, except as shall be the responsibility of the State of New York 2ursuant to the Canal Law; provide periodic policing of the entire flood7c6fitrol project and enforce ordinances and statutes to prevent vandalism or other damage to the improvements. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposed resolution as amended to include the City Attorney's recommendations be approved. (See copy attached.) Page 3 April 8, 1964 Comm. Conley offered another amendment requesting the Superintendent to call N.Y. State Department of Public Works in Albany and ascertain if the proposed amendments would be acceptible. This motion was not seconded and after some further discussion a roll call vote was taken on the amended resolution offered by Comm. Pickering, which resulted as follows: AYES : 2 - Pickering, Alo NAYS: 3 - Conley, Leary, VanMarter Motion Defeated► Itw-7-,,5 then decided that, upon concluding the business of this meeting, it would be adjoumned until 4:30 P.M. on April 9th. to take further action on such resolution as may be determined to be proper after Mr. Laverty has conferred with officials in Albany, New York. BIDS - BACKHOE LOADER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to L.B. Smith, Inc. for furnishing the City with a new dynahoe backhoe loader at a net cost of $12,500.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted - it being the only bidder meeting the specifications. Qrried. BIDS - TELEMETERING EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with telemetering equipment for the South and West Hill water tanks be awarded to B.I.F. Industries, the low bidder, at a total net cost of $1,384.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT ROOF: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the contract for replacing the roof on the Sewage Treatment Plant be awarded to Chenango Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., at a total net of $2,492.00 in accordance with the terms of its low bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - FOURTH STREET SEWER INTERCEPTOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the low alternate bid received from Congel-Hazard, Inc. in the total net amount of $138,949.04 be recommended to the Common Council for its approval and then forwarded to N.Y. State Department of Health to secure the necessary federal approval to make the award. Carried. LEON NEWHART APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that Leon Newhart had passed a civil service examination for the position of Office Manager and recommended his appointment to the position. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that Leon Newhart be probationally appointed effective April 16, 1964, to the position of Office Manager for a 16-week period aio� annual salary of $5,767.00 within Grade 23 of the Compensation Plan. Carried. LOUIS VOLPICELLI APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Louis Volpicelli be provisionally appointed to the position of Principal Account Clerk at his present annual salary of $5,127.00 within Grade 21 of the Compensation Plan; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examin- ation for this position. Carried. MARSHALL-HIRSHFELD - WATER & SEWER MAINS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to construct water mains and hydrants in the Marshall-Hirslifeld subdivision on West Hill at city expense,, and that it be authorized to construct sanitary sewers there at the owners' expense in accordance with plans approved therefor by N.Y. State Department of Health, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the gravel basing of Brookfield Road and Oakwood Lane be included in the 1964 construction program. Carried. BIDS - TRACTOR WITH U-BLADE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a new Allis-Chalmers crawler- tractor with landfill U-blade be awarded to MacMurray Tractor, Inc. at a total net cost of $20,280.00 in accordance with the terms of its low bid as submitted. Carried. Page .4 April 8, 1964 BIDS - STUMP CUTTER: By Comm. Leary: seconded by. Comm. Conley UL -..�...._._. RESOLVED, ihat the contract for furnishing the City with a stump cutter be awarded to Vermeet Manufactuming Company at a total net cost of $2,695.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. STEWART PARK LIGHTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the installation of three 20,000 lumen street lights in Stewart Park be approved as follows : One unit near the entrance on a new pole One unit near the concession building on pole #6-80 One unit between the picnic area and the tennis courts on pole #22-38 All at an additional annual cost of $295.00. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT - GOLF FEES: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the rates for play at the Newman Municipal Golf Course as set forth in Section 17-6 of the Code of -Ordinances of the City be amended to read as follows: Sec. 17-6. Newman Municipal Golf Course; rates, rules. 1`+ X (a) Rates. The rates for play at the Newman Golf Course as established by the Board '"� of Public Works are as follows : t� Daily Play $2.00 Week-ends and holidays 2.50 Jun-,or season membership (17 or under) 15.00 or $1.00 plus 50¢ for daily play each time they play Ladies' season membership 40.00 Mens' season membership 40.00 Family membership (Man 4 !;'ife) 60.00 These rates shall be subject to change by the Board of Public Works. (b) Local rules. (1) On week-ends between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. only foursomes shall be allowed. (2) Slow players shall invite faster matches following to play through. (3) Fivesomes not allowed at any time. (4) Turf and divots shall be replaced. (5) No bottles shall be permitted on the course. (6) There shall be no cutting in on No. 5 without specific permission from the Professional. (7) Juniors (Through 12 years of age) shall be permitted to play on week-days - Monday through Friday, excluding holidays - from opening time until 1:00 P.M. (8) Juniors (Age 13 through 17) shall be permitted to play on week-days - Monday through Friday, excluding holidays,at all times. (9) Juniors (regardless of age) shall be permitted to play each weekend and on all holidays starting at 4:OO-p.m. , if accompanied by a player 18 years of age or older. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by this Board on February 26, 1964 amending said golf course rates be and it hereby is repealed in its entirety. Effective upon publication AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Carried & Approved by Mayor. AUDIT: By Comm. Alo seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #7-1964 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered paid. Carried. CORNELL STREET - ONE-HOUR PARKING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the east side of Cornell. Street, along the frontage of the Fairview Heights property, be designated as a one-hour parking zone for a temnorary period of not to exceed six weeks. Carried. h CODE AMENDMENT - ONE WAY STREETS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-178 of the Code of Ordinances, one-way streets and alleys, by adding thereto the following: Highland Place; from its easterly intersection with Williams Street to its westerly inter- section with Williams Street. Carried. CORNELL AVENUE CLOSING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, t at a request received for a temporary closing of Cornell Avenue on Saturday, May 16th. be denied because the closing of the street would create a fire hazard. Carried. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGN POSTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with traffic sign posts be awarded to Russell Equipment Company, Inc. at a total net cost of $1,093.50 in accordance with the terms of its low bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - BUS FARE BOXES: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with four new bus fare boxes be awarded to General Register Company at a total net cost of $2,272.00 in accordance with the terms of its low bid as submitted. Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to send one maintenance man to the fare box manufacturer' s factory for the purpose of maintenance training. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: Comm. Alo recommended that the Park-O-Meter be standardized as the type of parking meter to be used in the City and action was taken thereon as follows: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, 1246 parking meters are in service on the city streets and in municipal parking lots, and, WHEREAS, the production of Dual parking meters, the type currently being used in the City of Ithaca, has been discontinued, effective March 31, 1964, and WHEREAS, a parking meter replacement schedule is in effect which insures the annual re- placement of 100 worn or obsolete meters; and funds are currently budgeted for the purchase of 100 new meters in 1964, and WHEREAS, an extensive examination and comparison of two comparable priced narking meters has been made by the Acting City Engineer and the Parking Meter maintenance foreman, and, as a result, they have recommended the purchase of the Park-O-Meter type of meter which is presently manufactured by the Rockwell Mfg. Company, and WHEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Ithaca, for reasons of efficiency and economy, to standardize on the type of parking meters to be used in the City for the following reasons: 1) There are 1246 parking meters currently being used on city streets and in municipal parking lots. 2) The investment in a stock of parts that will have to be maintained for servicing one standard type of meter will be less than if the City is required to service several different type of meters. 3) The Park-O-Meter is similar in appearance to the present Dual type, has the same automatic operation, has the same make and series of locks available for mechanism door and coin door, and has a few interchangeable parts. The similarity of appearance would not make the change in meters too obvious and the same automatic operation will require no change in the habits of the meters' users and therefore cause less con- fusion for the general public who use them. 4) The expense of servicing one type of meter when compared with servicing several different types will be much less. NOW THEREFORE BE 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 11orks to purchase, after public bidding, the Park-0-,Meter as manufactured by the Rockwell Manufacturing Co. , in such quantities as there may be funds appropriated for that purpose during 1964. AYES: S NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor. Page 6 April 8, 1964 BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a report on the operation of the buses for the period from January 1 to March 31, 1964. It indicated a total income of $14,151.80 and expenses of $17,341.80 for the period or a net loss, after amortization, of $3, 190.00. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that this meeting be adjourned to reconvene at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 1964. Carried. Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 9, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanHarter Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt .Urban Renewal Administrator - Daley Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean FLOOD CONTROL: Superintendent Laverty reported he had culled Mr. Evans, Executive Director of N.Y.S. Flood Control Commission, regarding the amendments to the proposed flood control resolution recommended by the City Attorney. He stated Mr. Evans would not accept the amendment to Section 3 but had no objection to the amendment to Section 6. The resolution was the reintroduced and acted upon as follows : By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, construction of the Ithaca flood control project is contingent upon State execution of a formal assurance of cooperation with the Federal Government, and SHEREAS, the State is prepared to execute such assurance once it receives from the City of Ithaca a formal assurance of local participation, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca be requested to assure the New York State Department of Public Works that it will participate as follows: 1. Furnish without cost to the State of New York any lands, easements and rights-of-way, title to which is vested in the City of Ithaca and which may be required for the project. 2. Assume responsibility for reconstruction, relocation and protection of facilities of all municipally-owned utilities, including, but not limited to, sewer lines, water lines, streets, roads and bridges as required by the project, and for cooperation in accordance with any agreement governing utilities owned, maintained or operated in joint venture with any municipality. 3. Assume responsibility for installation and maintenance of protective barricades where necessary and required by the project. 4. Assume responsibility for adoption and enforcement of such ordinances as may be necessary to prohibit dumping or encroachment in and upon the project. S. Assume responsibility for controlling development in partially protected and fringe areas not included in the project with a view to preventing an undue increase in the flood damage potential. 6. Assume responsibility for ordinary maintenance of the project after completion in- cluding the existing channel downstream of Taber Street, except as shall be the responsibility of the State of New York pursuant to the Canal Law; provide periodic policing of the entire flood control project and enforce ordinances and statutes to prevent vandalism or other damage to the improvement. 7. Contribute in cash or' equivalent work an amount equal to 2.1 percent of thu first cost for Federal construction, the contribution presently estimated at $85,000, and if in cash, to be made either in a lump sum prior to commencement of work, or in installments prior to commencement of pertinent work items, in accordance with work schedules as required by the Chief of Engineers, the final apportionment of cost to be made after actual costs have been determined. 8: Prescribe and enforce speed limits to prevent damage by wave wash to the banks of project channels. Carried. s o , Page 7 April 9, 1964 URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT I I14PROVENIENTS: Urban Renewal Administrator stated that the planning consultants wise to info the Board at this time on what they are planning for the urban renewal project I area as it affects the Board. tie introduced K.C. Parsons, a member of the consulting firm, who reviewed maps and charts showing what is planned for public improvements, including parking areas, street improvements, street lighting, underground mains, water, sanitary and storm sewers, and police and fire alarm systems. Mr. Parsons estimated roughly that the planned improvements would cost about $900,000.00 and indicated this would produce a non-cash credit towards the city's 1/8th. share of tiie project cost of about $660,000.00. }[e stated this information was being given to the Board to see if it had any objections to the proposals and that other information would be furnished from time to time as the planning continues. Comm. Conley stated that definite estimates of the proposed improvements will be re- quired by the Board before making any decisions. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, ty Clerk f li a d S, Mayo BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PRCC�':PINGS ACCOUNTS RECFTVABIF APRIL 8, 1964 Pollio, Elvira Y., Est. 10.00 Stevons, Helen H. 23.62 Missillier, Georgiana 18.43 Milne, Alexander & Letha 11.81 Snow, George S. & Julia B. 15.91 Townley, Bessie 33.02 Evaporated Metal Films, Tnc. 132.36 Carpenter, Les 7.59 S. & (1. Tree Service 4.00 O'Connot, Patrick J.& Bendina C. 3.00 ,r J'.I.✓, r/s y Wiv ''i yo?. 9Y �,Yw, y`41, 54 „G.eo APPR.'1) BY FTUANCE,f- r TEE j Cornell Unfirersity 5.00 Board of Education 239.49 `/ BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 22, 1964 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners (S) - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Schmidt, Hughes, Hunt Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Engineers - Melchen, Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Superintendent Laverty recommended that the minutes of the last meeting be corrected by eliminating the words "from his present salary" from the motion appointing Leon Newhart to the position of Office Manager. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the minutes be corrected as recommended; and that they be approved as thus corrected. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: The following bids on the purchase of a 125 CFM air compressor were received, opens and read by the Clerk: Name of Bidder Make or Type Gross Bid Trade•In Allow ce No Bid t antic ug Equipment ,e of ;T30;� , • ,W L.B. Smith, Inc. Gardner-DenVo r 5,585.00 10419,00 4,1 0 LeValley McLeod, Inc. Ingersoll-Rand 50325.00 1,025.00 4,300.00 The Welles Supply Co. Davey 5,322.00 931.35 4,390,65 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on the air cor ressor be referred %6 the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - FLEXIBLE REFLECTIVE SHEETING: The following bad On flexible reflective sheeting material was'receive a, opens an ad by the CleAt Minnesota Mining & Mfg. Company $2,822.21 It was the only bid received on this material. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bid be accepted and awarded subject t# :t: being checked by the Traffic Engineer for accuracy and related matters. Carried, BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE $ FITTINGS1 The following bids on 16M feet of 6"s 2,000 feet of 811, 500 feet of 1 00 eet or 12" and a list of vatie" sits fittings were received, opened and read by the Clerk: 6" 8" 10" 12" Fittinzs Total Bid U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co 1.77 2.S15 3.31 4�. �s M.40 0258.40 Jas. B. Clow & Sons 2.015 2.865 3,77 4.835 2,941.10 14,988.60 R.D. Wood Company 1.79 2.5S 3.34 4.28 2,987,30 131S97.30 Shahmoon Industries, Inc. 1.72 2.435 3,20S 4.10 20882080 13,175.30 Haverstick $ Co., Inc. - - - 40559.25 4,559.25 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bids on cast iron water pipe and fittings be preferred to the Water 6 Sewer Committee for study and report, Carried. BIDS - CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: The following bids on the purchase of 10600 feet of 8' , 500 feet 6-f 10", 550 Teet-­W16" cement asbestos sewet pipe* and sewer fittings to include 8" x 4", 10" x 4", 12" x 4" wyes, 4" caps and 4" • 1/8 bends were received, opened and read by the Clerk: 8" - 1�0" T1�6�' Total J5$983 Orangeburg Mfg. Co. � 1. , 0 Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. 1.04 1.49 3.06 6,019.00 6 Page 2 April 22, 1964 FITTINGS 8" x 4" wyes 10lx 4" wyes 12" x 4" w es 4, Caps 4"-1/8 Bends Orangeburg Mfg. Co. 6.58 ea. 8.62 1D.39 1.12 -1.65 Johns Mansville Sales 6.69 ea. 8.50 10.22 1.10 1.73 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on cement asbestos sewer pipe and fittings be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carriec AIRPORT: The Clerk read a letter from North East Aviation Corp., Tunkhannock, Pa. , ex- pressing its desire to lease the municipal airport on a long term basis and requesting an opportunity to discuss.-its proposal with the Board. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Bldgs. $ Grnds. Committee for study and report. Carried. The Clerk read a letter from Jim Gray, 102 E. Court Street, urging the Board not to dis- continue use of the airport for airport purposes. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that this letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee likewise. Carried. MILLER STREET IMPROVEMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from Fairview Associates requesting the City to construct new curbs and pavement within the City's right-of-way on Miller Street. It agreed to reimburse--,the City for the curb on both sides of the street. It was also requested that the work-be-Meted by July Is 1964, the completion date for 1W Fairview Heights Housing Project, as this is one of the requirements of the FHA. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the 44ighway _Comnitt" for study ami r®P©rt- Carrie4 GRANDVIEW AVENUE: The Clerk read a letter from the South Hill Church of the Natarene, : Grandview Avenue, requesting permission to purchase or lease from the City two city-owns; parcels at the corner of Grandview and Hudson Street to be used for off-street parking areas during times when services are held at its church adjacent thereto. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request-be-..referred to the_S1dgz,_ 4 Grndas_Commits-for-�y and report. Carri sd. ,_..._ BARTON PLACE PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from Delta Chi requesting the Board to grant permission to park cars on both sides of Barton Place on May 1Sth, to accommodate extra cars anticipated during a joint house party to be held by Delta Chi and Delta Tau Delta on this date. It was noted that parking is presently permitted on only one side of this street. Alderman Alo recommended that the request be denied for safety reasons. By Co-=r. Alo: seconded by Commr. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be denied. Carried. S. MEADOW STREET WATER SERVICES: The Clerk read a petition from property owners in the 200, 300 and 500 blocks of South Meadow Street protesting the payment of charges for the changing of their sewer and water connections due to the construction of the new arterial highway. They contended this cost should be a part of the construction cost since the new street will be for the benefit of the City of Ithaca. The petition contained twenty signatures. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary - RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carrie SOUTH CAYUGA STREET PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from four businessmen in the 300 block of South Cayuga Stree requesting one-hour parking meters to be installed in this block. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking, Traffic and Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. 7 Page 3 April 22, 1964 PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Hunt appeared before the Board and explained that he had opposed action to en at the last meeting of the Council authorizing the Board to renew its negotiations with the Associated Architects for a new public safety building in the 300 block of West State Street. He advised he opposed the action because he felt, and still does, that one new municipal building should be designed to house all municipal offices including the police station and the fire station. He recommended that the Board consider this suggestion. It was the feeling of Commissioners Alo, VanMarter and Conley that the Board is only carrying out the Council's directive in this respect and is doing only what the Council has authorized. They advised Alderman Hunt that this matter should be taken up with the Council for further consideration if necessary. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS WATER CONTRACT: Attorney Freeman reported he had prepared a proposed new water contract between the City and Village of Cayuga Heights for the Board's consideration. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the contract be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. �0 BUS INQUIRY: Attorney Freeman reported receipt of an inquiry from Albuquerque, New 1,-.. Mexico requesting information about the city's bus system and its operation. On his X recommendation it was referred to the Bus Committee for reply. 1­4 =HUDSON STREET EXTENSION: The Superintendent reported receipt of a request to change the 'name of Hudson Street extension to Hudson Place. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried, BRINK MAPES LEAVE OF ABSENCE: The Superintendent reported that Brink Mapes, who had been granted a six-month's leave of absence by the Board on 2/11/64 due to illness, had resigned effective April 14th. He therefore recommended that his leave of absence be terminated. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the leave of absence granted to Brink Mapes on 2/1]/64 by this Board be cancelled effective as of April 14, 1964, the date of his resignation. Carried. SPENCER ROAD STORM SEWER: The Superintendent recommended construction of a storm sewer on Spencer Road at an estimated cost of $1,500.00 to serve a new building being constructed in this area by Evaporated Metal Films, Inc. (701 Old Spencer Road) By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the construction of a storm sewer on the Spencer Road be authorized at an estimated cost of $1,500.00 as recommended by the Superintendent. Carried. ADAM CARMAN APPOINTMENT: Supt. Laverty reported that Adam Carman, Jr. had passed a civil service examination for the position of tree trimmer and recommended his appointment to this position. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Adam Carman, Jr. be nrobationally appointed to the position of tree trimmer at the rate of $2.46 per hour, the third step of Grade 22 in the Compensation Plan. Carried, DAVID ELLIS APPOINTMENT: Superintendent Laverty recommended the probational appointment of David Ellis as a motor equipment operator. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that David Ellis be probationally appointed for a 16-week period to the position of Motor Equipment Operator (non-competitive) at the rate of $2.37 per hour, the second step of Grade 21 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. EARL HUBBLE APPOINTMENT: The Superintendent recommended the probational appointment of Earl Hubble to the position of Maintainer. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Earl Hubble be probationally appointed for a period of 16 weeks to the position of Maintainer (non-competitive) at the rate of $1.95 per hour, the minimum of Grade IS in the Compensation Plan. Carried. Page 4 April 22, 1964 WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: Comm. Conley recommended that water invoices #3368 and #3359 be both expunged. He stated #3368 was billed to the wrong property owner and that a corrected bill in the amount of $33.02 in place thereof is in today's audit; and that #3359 was incorrectly charged at $417.00 and that a new bill in place thereof in the amount of $222.35 is also in today's audit. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that water invoices #336$ and #3359 be and both hereby are expunged for the stated reasons; and that new invoices in place thereof, in the amounts of $33.02 and $222.35 respectively, which are in today's audit be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. STEARNS AND WHELER AGREEMENT: Comm. Conley nresented an amendment to an agreement between the City and Stearns & Wheler, approved January 9, 1963, for engineering services in connection with additions to the sewage treatment plant. He recommended its approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented, which covers the design of a vacuum filter sludge dryer unit, be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. SALEM DRIVE WATER MAIN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, agent for the Northeast Water District, to construct approximately 2,300 feet of 8" water main in Salem Drive be approved subject to all rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works applicable thereto including detailed inspection by a representative of this Board, at the District's expense, and all other conditions outlined in Supervisor Kerr's letter dated March 31, 1964* Carried. ARTERIAL HIGHWAY ROUTE 13 RTS/WAY: Comm. Conley recommended acceptance of two offers received from N.Y. -State Department of Public Works totaling $35,400.00 for needed rigt►4" F< of-way over city properties needed in the reconstruction of route #13 by-pass. He stated that both of the offers had been checked by the City Assessor who believes that they are reasonable. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the offer received from N.Y. State Department of Public Works in the amount of $22,400.00 for parcel 51 shown on State Map #3S, and another offer in the amount of $13,000.00 for parcels 15, 17, 20, 21, 26, 86, 87 as shown on State maps 13, 14 and 50 be and both hereby are approved; and that the Board recommends to the Council that these two offers, totaling $35,400.00 be accepted. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - ENGINEERING FEES: By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $500.00 to budget account 184, bridge maintenance, to cover the cost of consulting engineering services performed in 1963. Carried. BRIDGE INSPECTION: By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley WHEREAS, the City of Ithaca has an inventory of 33 bridge structures and, WHEREAS, the replacement value of these bridge structures is estimated to be three million dollars, and WHEREAS, the maintenance of these bridges in a safe condition is necessary for the welfare of the public in general and, WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City that these bridge structures be maintained ,,., in a manner which will assure an economical life for each structure, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works recommends the periodic in- spection of all bridges by competent specialists of recognized standing and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $14,000 for a comprehensive bridge inspection to be performed in 1964 in accordance with contract terms which are acceptable by the Board of Public Works. Controller Weinstein reported the Finance Committee of the Council had requested whether or not the Board felt this could be staged out over a period of three years. It was the sense of the Board that this would not be feasible. Motion Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC ,40RKS PROCEEDIPaGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 22, 1964 Perialas, John 222.35 Tabernacle Baptist Church 33.02 Morse Chain Co. 175.E Turk, Joseph & Norma 11 .81 Smith, Mendon, & Shirley 83.50 LaFrance, Mark 102.00 Fairview Assoc. 70.32 City of Ithaca 38.26 City of Ithaca 9.84 Elston, Fay 7.61 City of Ithaca 32.46 r t W R APPROVED BY FBANCE C IWIITTEE i r Clayton Eddy b�0.00 Crawford Co. 218.00 Goldstrom Tr-�asfer Co. Q`a.4o r . Duane Hyer 55.00 ; New York Telephone Co. 1.00 Vincent Giora.dnno 1.00 . 11, Yr,r'r: St -tP. electric Gas 5.00 yr Robert H. Fipoin�rer 122.443 I tnac^, I,)IIe�e 275-00 L,. Page 5 April 22, 1964 SOUTH MEADOW STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Public Works has notified the Superintendent of Public Works that the superstructure of the Meadow Street bridge may be delivered to a storage site designated by the City of Ithaca for future use by the City for the sum of $6,875 and, WHEREAS, it has been determined that there is no suitable bridge span where said Meadow Street Bridge can be used economically and, WHEREAS, the cost of alterations to the existing structure together with the initial pay- ient for salvage of said structure would render the use of this structure uneconomical, .SOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca decline the offer to purchase said bridge from the New York State Department of Public Works; and that the Common Council be advised of this decision. Carried. MARINA TOILETS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that the toilet facilities at the airport marina remain open only during the hours that the concession building is open to the public, ° SOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the request received by the Board on February 11, 1964 Ufrom Mrs. John McNitt be and hereby is denied. Carried. �2UDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #8-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS UNIFORMS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to provide an appropriation of $350.00 in the 1964 budget to finance the purchase of eight uniforms for the bus drivers. AYES: 4 PAYS: 1 - Conley On motion the meeting was adjourned. G �. Bi , C7 Clerk Hunna Johr,-s', Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 290 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Clerk - Blean EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Mayor announced that this special executive session had been called to discuss and take action on the status of the City Engineer and to consider a recommendation to the Common Council on a policy for extending water and sewer services outside the city limits. CLEAN-UP WEEK: Superintendent Laverty asked the Board to designate the week of May 11 to May 15 as "Clean-Up Week." By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVER, that the week of May 11 to May 15 be designated "Spring Clean-Up Week" as recommended by the Superintendent. Carried. WATER $ SEWER OUTSIDE CITY: Comm. Conley presented and reviewed a recommendation to the Common Council regar ing a policy on extending water and sewer services outside the city limits. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends that the Council adopt a policy concerning the extension of water and sewer services outside the city limits to areas not covered by existing contracts as follows: Water and sewer services will be extended to areas outside the city limits in any duly established Water District under the following conditions: 1) Rates for such services shall be established by the Board of Public Works% and shall be subject to the approval of the Common Council. 2) A determination that there is an available supply of water. adequate facilities for treatment thereof, and adequate treatment facilities for the disposal of sewage from such areas, from an engineering standpoint, shall be made by the Board of Public Works. 3) All extensions of water and sewer services shall be subject to the Rules $ Regulations of the Board of Public Works applicable thereto. 4) The entire cost of the construction and mainWnance of all water and sewer lines outside the city shall be paid by the Town or District; and such cost shall include detailed inspection of the construction by a designated representative of the Board of Public Works. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Carried, CITY ENGINEER: Action was taken on the status of the City Engineer as follows: Ty Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Edward W. Melchen, Jr. be appointed to the position of City Engineer; that his appointment become effective on May 1, 1964; that it shall be for a probationary term of twenty-six weeks from the date thereof; and that his salary for this position be fixed at $8,536.00 per year, the minimum of Grade 37 in the Compensation Plan. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. A. ean, /City Clerk 1Y nna Johns a BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF IIHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 13, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Aldermen - Schmidt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker ,Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on April 29, 1964 were duly approved. BIDS - GUNITING SIX MILE CREEK WALLS: The Following bids on guniting a portion of Six Mile Cree k walls were receive , opened and read by the Clerk: '.O t4AME OF BIDDER UNIT PRICE PER BAG OF CEMENT USED . Belanger Sons, Inc. $779-75; wor on soutn side of Late Street '-A. Belanger T, Sons, Inc. 8.29 for work south side of Six Mile Creek Ikassure Concrete Co. , Inc. 9.91 e Penetryn System, Inc. 11.32 Gunite Associates 12.45 Binghamton Service F Painting 14.25 Hudson-Rumsey Co. 14.95 E.H. Wood, Inc. 17.77 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Creeks ; Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. ,IDS - RUSTOLEUM PAINT OR APPROVED EQUALS The following bids on furnishing the City with its annual M2 57 rus o eum pain or apNMired equal were received+ *paned and read by the Clerk: #769 X60 74S 1282 633 NAME OF BIDDER BRAND OR TYPE Primer rimer Arm+mer Grew ee n Thinner Thinner J Gals# (1 Gal.) (a) Binghamton Ind. Co. Rustoleum 7,60 7.60 7.80 8080 S020 5.40 Less 35% 4.94 4.94 5107 S.72 3.51 3.38 (b) The Welles Supply Co. Rustoleum 7.60 7.60 7.80 8.80 S,20 5.40 Less 3S% 4.94 4.94 5.07 5.72 3.51 3.38 (c) Le Valley McLeod, Inc. Valdura 6.77 8.02 7.7S 7.7S 2.02 Less 3S% 4,.40 S.21 S.04 S.04 1.31 (d) Tropical Paint Co. Rustikote S.22 S.06 6.63 6.46 1.S9 (e) DeVoe 8 Raynolds Co. Kromote 4.60 4.98 4,42 4.94 .93 (f) Sherwin Williams Co. Kromik 4.2S 4.SO 4.90 4.85 1.30 Discounts Offered: (a) 2/10, N/30 (b) 2/100 N/30 (c) N/30 (d) I/S, N/30 (e) 2/10, N/20 (f) N/30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on paint be referred to the Creeks 4 Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. IDS - STEEL TRAFFIC POLES: No bids were received on five steel poles of different sizes or suspending traffic signals and signs. DOROTHY BALBIRNIE - SEWER SERVICE REPAIRS: The Clerk read a letter from Dorothy Balbirnie protesting a bill s e had receiveT rom nohue-Halverson for correcting a condition where sewage backed up in her cellar at 107 Franklin Street, She alleged the damage was caused by the city because the electricity was shut off at the city's sewage treatment plant at the time. She requested the Board to relieve her from paying the labor charge included in her bill. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried, Page 2 May 13, 1964 VALLEY ROAD - CURB & GUTTER: The Clerk read a letter from E.C. King, requesting that the construction of curb and gutter in front of his property at 247 Valley Road be extended the remainder of the lot along Valley Road. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PETITION - MEADOW STREET WATER $ SEWER SERVICES: The Clerk read another petition from residents of Mea ow Meet - the 200, 300, 457rand S00 blocks of N. Meadow - registering their protest to being required to repair their water and sewer services at their own ,. expense in preparation for the reconstruction of Meadow Street as an arterial highway. He also read a letter from the Henry Highland Garnet Lodge No. 40, F $ A.M. registering a similar protest regarding its property at 512 1/2 S. Meadow Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that this petition and individual protest be both referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. BELLE SHERMAN P.T.A. TRAFFIC STUDY: The Clerk read a letter from the Belle Sherman P.T.A. requesting the Board to authorize the City Engineer to make a study and recommendations for more adequate control at the various school crossings in the Belle Sherman area. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee and the City Engineer for study and report. Carried. NORTHEAST AVIATION CORPORATION: The Clerk read a letter from the Northeast Aviation Corp. , Tunkhannock, Pa. offering its formal proposal to lease the airport on Taughannock Blvd. on a three year basis with a renewal clause included. It was the expressed desire of Northeast Aviation Corp. that a ten to twenty year lease be established by the City for this field. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS: The Clerk reported that the Council had received a proposal from Ithaca Festival of Classics at its last meeting for the use of the airport site for its use. He advised that as a result the Council had adopted the following resolution: "RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works be requested to permit Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. and its agents to enter upon the Municipal Airport site for the purpose of snaking test borings, provided that it shall restore the premises to their original condition upon the completion of said tests." By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council's request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: The Clerk reported that the Council had approved this Board s request to standardize the Park-O-Meter as the type of parking meter for use in the City and authorized the Board to advertise for bids on this type of meter. GILES STREET APARTMENT BUILDING: Attorney Freeman advised the Board that on May 12th, the Appelate Division ad overruled a local decision by the Board of Zoning Appeals wherein it had granted a variance to the 212 Giles Street Corp. to construct an 18-unit apartment structure at this address. EDWIN LYNCH: Supt. Laverty recommended the provisional appointment of Edwin Lynch to the position of Parks Supervisor subject to his taking a civil service exam for this position. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that Edwin Lynch be provisionally appointed to the position of Parks Supervisor effective May 16, 1964, at an annual salary of $6,746.00 as provided for in the 3rd. step 8 of grade 29 of the Compensation Plan; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. STEWART PARK - DREDGING SWIMMING AREA: Supt. Laverty reported that it had been brought to his attention that permission is needed from the State for the proposed dredging of the swimming area at Stewart Park bathing beach. x Page 3 May 13, 1964 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Office of General Services, State of New York, Executive Department, be requested to promptly permit the City of Ithaca to dredge an area at the Stewart Park bathing beach in Cayuga Lake, to improve the swimming conditions there, as shown on a map entitled, "City of Ithaca, Water h Sewer Division - Department of Public Works, Stewart Park Swimming, January 1964", AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to file an application with the Office of General Services of the State of New York for an underwater land grant required in connection with the dredging of this area. Carried. BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE & FITTINGS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary ;RESOLVED, that the contract foF furnishing the City with cast iron pipe and fittings be '- 'and hereby is awarded to Shahmoon Industries, the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: Comm. Conley reported that the low bid on 8" cement asbestos sewer pipe was received from Orangeburg Mfg. Co., a new manufacturer of this product, and the low bid on 16" pipe was received from the Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. He advised, that since we have no assurance the pipe and fittings are interchangeable, the Water $ Sewer Committee recommended the 8" pipe be purchased from Orangeburg Co. to ,,gain experience and that the 10" and 16" be purchased from Johns-Mansville Corp. since he city has already used these sizes on Thurston Avenue and will need more for this and he High School job. y Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. .Leary -41ESOLVED, that contracts be awarded for the purchase of cement asbestos sewer pipe to Mhe following bidders in accordance with the terms of their respective bids as submitted$ 8" pipe $ fittings - to Orangeburg Mfg. Company 10" pipe & fit` :ngs - to Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. 16" pipe $ fit-in?s - to Johns-Mansville Sales Corn. Unanimously Carried, WATER $ SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS: Comm. Alo stated he was not satisfied with the way he voted at Re Board's special meeting held on April 29th, on the matter of extending water & sewer services to areas outside the city limits. 3y Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary IESOLVED, that the resolution adopted by this Board on April 29, 1964 setting forth the .3oard's recommendations to the Common Council on a policy of extending water and sewer services to areas outside the city limits be and it hereby is rescinded. . Comm. Leary strongly urged favorable action of the motion to rescind while Mayor Johns urged it be not rescinded. After a lengthy discussion the Mayor called for a roll call vote on the matter which re- sulted as follows: AYES: 3 - Leary, Egan, Alo NAYS: 3 - Pickering, Conley, VanMarter Due to a tie vote Mayor Johns voted in the negative and declared the motion was defeated. Motion Defeated. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: Comm. Pickering advised that a 125 CFM air compressor, similar to the one on which this Board took bids at its last meeting, can be purchased by the city under the State contract at a much lower price than the lowest bid received and he therefore recommended that all of the bids received on this item of equipment be rejected and the machine bought under State control. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that all of the bids received by this Board on April 22, 1964 on the purchase >f a 125 CFM air compressor be and they hereby are rejected, and ,E IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to purchase, under N.Y. State contract P8134, one Model GRB 125 CFM portable air compressor from the Ingersoll Rand Corp., Wethersfield, Conn. at a total net delivered price of $2,746.00. Unanimously Carried. E. COURT STREET - STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the installation of an additional 6,000 lumen street light on pole #11-111, opposite 110 East Court Street, at an annual cost of $40.00. Cartied. 4 Page 4 May 13, 1964 HUDSON PLACE: Comm. Pickering recommended that the name of Hudson Street extension be changed to Hudson Place but that final decision thereon be withheld until the next meeting while the Superintendent finds out what the reaction of area residents is to such a change. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that final action on this recommendation be deferred until the next meeting of this Board. Carried. MILLER STREET - CURB & GUTTER: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct new concrete curb and gutter on both sides of Miller Street, between Cobb and Pearl Street, as requested by Fairview Associates at an estimated cost of $2,000.00 on the condition that one-half of the actual cost thereof be paid by said Fairview Associates. Comm. Pickering advised that Fairview Associates had deposited its check for $1,000.00-witt the City Clerk to be held in escrow vending a determination of the final actual cost thereof. Motion Carried. URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS: Comm. Pickering presented and reviewed a memorandum from the SupeRntendent concerning proposed improvements recommended by the Planning Consultants in the Urban Renewal Project I area. (See copy attached to minutes.) By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the proposed improvements as listed, excluding Items I and J. be approved and forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Carried. LIBRARY & PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING PLANS: Comm. Leary reported that the Associated Architects had submitted preliminary drawings of the proposed new library and the public safety build- ing, which occupy a larger site than has been approved by the Common Council. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, the preliminary plans submitted by the Ithaca Associated Architects to the Build- ings and Grounds Committee of this Board occupy a larger site than has been approved by the Common Council, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works recommends that the Council reviewed the land site and, if in agreement, amend its site previously approved for the Library and the Public Safety Building. Carried. Attorney Freeman advised he had received a letter from the Associated Architects advising that schematic drawings on the library building are completed and work is now suspended until such time as the Council approves these drawings and authorizes it to proceed on additional drawings. BIDS - AIRPORT LEASE : By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a lease of the municipal airport as it is for a term of one year from the expiration of the present lease; with a provision that the leasee will permit test borings to be made on the leased property as long as such borings cause no interference with the normal operation of the airport. Carried. BIDS - TOMPKINS COUNTY FAIR: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the use of a portion of Leon H. Cass Marina Park, located to the north of the northerly road, for a period of two weeks to provide a possible site for the Tompkins County Fair. 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 #9-1964, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a report on operation of the buses for the months of January-April for the years 1962, 1963 and 1964. It showed a comparison of total income, loss after amortization, and total passengers carried for the month of April and for the entire four-months period. Comm. Alo noted the increase in riders and total income shown in the report. Comm. Conley asked that copies of the bus renort be furnished all members of the Board in the future. Mayor Johns urged the Bus Committee to consider the posting of bus route schedules in the downtown area for the particular benefit of strangers who are not familiar with them. NACDONALDS' HAMBURGER STAND: Comm. Alo commended MacDonalds' Hamburger Stand on opening its, new place of business on the Elmira Road for the good job it had done in beautifying its sitb with shrubs and flowers. fie stated he felt it was setting a good example for others in the area who he hoped would do likewise. AGENDAS FOR MEETING: Comm. Leary commended the Superintendent for mailing a copT of the Board's agenda to its members two days before this eeting and requested: / cont nue this practice in the future when possible. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City C er /,ru onns, mayor 14F240EkN DLIM TO- P,-.,ard of Public Wc,-'ks F11CM: F. -Td Las✓erty, ';;Shpt:., 1-�E: Pr--)JIf-cf, I improvemerttEt, '!-fban Renewal I At the ]-as"' meeting of the Board of Public Works, each corr.missioner received a cuny of p-,,cpose(i prr-Ject improvements to be made by the City ' nder 7'-oJect I of the "Urban Renewal Project". These projects were grouped in tweilve diffe rEj!14 categories, one of which fire alarm boxes and police tt3iephones are not x.ider the jurisdiction of the Board. The other eleven are summarized as follows: (A) The first element of the project improvement Cost to City Credit includes the reconstruction of streets and curbs in the project area including Aurora, Cayuga, State,, Clinton, and Tioga Streets. The consultant' s estimate - $265,340 77f055 'B) f Six Mile Creek Park 12 610 12,610 (C) Three street intersections are planned for improvement, at Aurora and State, Seneca Way at State, 3r-:1 Green at State. qfOqO 5,905 (D) Pedestrian alleys and canopies are planned for three blocks for mid-block circulation, .A. including Rothschilds, Strand Theatre, and First. National Bank. 102,560 102,560 (E) It- is pianned to plant 238 trees on Aurora, Cayuga, Green, Seneca, State and Tioga Streets within the project area at a cost of 14,875 12.9845 (F) Paving c-f service courts in blocks mentioned D" 2,930 2,930 (G) Water line - Aurora Cayuga, State and Tioga Streets 57,700 44p94() (H) Storm Sewers in State and Cayuga St. 8Y680 6,950 -lira,If-.L.-Qzl- ova" [7-8 gAT--S-tjLt-& and-21-oza- 7 �-1 0 LO' tutep?MrMs --1,4660- 780 (K) Traffic Control Improvements - Improved traffic signals, signs and markings at intersections as follows: .'-urora & State, State at Seneca Way and Green St.,, Tioga & State., Cayuga at Clinton, Cayuga and Green, Green and Tioga, Seneca & Tioga and Seneca and Aurora. 25,700 17,575 (L) Street Lighting:- Improved street lighting in the entire project area. 73,000 t5,000 TOTAL $652$855' $505,560 The basic information for items AC,H,IK,L was furnished to the planners by the City Engineers Office; the Water and Sewer Division supplied data for if,eT,.1 G. Under Urban Renewal I understand that the City will be reqiiir1-d to make certain con tribiit ions. This can be either in cash or creditable it-errs of public works or allied natui-6.. 'On this list, the planners harre indicate--' t'-re4..L, estimate of tlhv improvements to the City together with the a.-,,),)n, t'•? C,na-i ,e La-ecLt,�(i to t lityl - ccrtril-�,, -r!iS 'J-St T'U4 E! flMl n 7, BOARD OF PUBL?C WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 13, 1964 Ithaca City School District 15.00 v Nelson, Paul 38.00 Cooper, George A. & Jessie 11.61 Trinity Lutheran Church 3.43 Rathmell, John 2. . ' City of Ithaca _ Foot of First St. 292.50= Ithaca City School District 33.51'' Snow, George S. & Julia B. 21.38'" Cornell University 6.68-.. Hector Holding Corp. 614.07' City of Ithaca - Airport Marina 212j.6- City of Ithaca _ Airport Marina 27.0& City of Ithaca _ Golf 8turse 9.w City of Ithaca _ DPW 35,43` ,VED BY FINAN(;E)EO2 TTEE '!"r ell 17TALI'e 'ity �1erf P6&rd rf -c?rics�tinn �' n� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA* NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 27, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Kilby, Hughes Superintendent of Public Works • Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works . Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - COPPER TUBING AND BRASS WATERWORKS FITTINGS: Bids were received on cappovt tubing and Mueller fittings, or approve equa , cove ing approximat* quantities as follows: 100 Mueller H-15000 3/4" corporation stops l� 2S Mueller H-15000 1" corporation stops 15 Mueller H-15175 3/4" C.I. curb stops 10 Mueller H-15175 1" C.I. curb stops 50 Mueller H-15200 3/4" C.C. curb stops 20 Mueller H-15200 1" C.C. curb stops 50 Mueller H-15400 3/4" C.C. unions 25 Mueller H-15400 1" C.C, unions 2-60' rolls of 1/2" copper tubing 20-60' rolls of 3/4" copper tubing Name of Bidder Type Total Bid Terms Water Pipe & Supply Company Mueller $1,697_�_15- 7/1-Ww LeValley, McLeod, Inc. Mueller 112348,17 2/10; n/30 R.E. Hebert Company Hays 10308,25 2/10; n/45 Martisco Corp. Mueller 1#536,09 2110; n/30 Edward Joy Company Mueller 10323olO 2/10 Haverstick & Company, Inc. Mueller 1,273.50 2/10; n/30 Robert D. Spence, Inc. Hays 10264.93 n/30 Ithaca Plumbing Supply Company (Copper tubing only) 470.40 2/10 By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bids on brass waterworks fittings and copper tubing be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report* Carried. BIDS - STEEL FENCING: Bids on an anchor type steer fence to be furnished and installed around the duck pond at Stewart Park were recelvede, opened and read from the following bidders: Arrow Fence Companym Inc, $2,357.00 Ames Welding $ Supply Co. 2,438.82 The Iron Shop 2,088.00 Sy Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. VanMarter RESOLVED, that the bids on the steel fence be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. LORAN MARION PROPERTY: The Clerk read a letter from Wiggins, Tsapis & Golder on behalf of its client, Mr. Loran Marion, who owns property and resides on-Five Mile Drive in an area which will be directly affected by the proposed flood control project, The letter advised that damage to Mr. Marion's property can be anticipated from the proposed changes in the Inlet channels and construction incident to the flood control projects It was requested that the matter be given consideration in the planning and construction of the project so that protection for Mr. Marion's property can be provided. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Creeks $ Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. �1 Page 2 May 27, 1964 DEY STREET TREE REMOVAL: The Clerk read a letter from Miss Hilda T, Head requesting the removal of a tree in. root of-her -property at 307 Dey Street- which she alleged was in a dangerous condition. Superintendent Laverty reported he had instructed the City Forester to remove the tree. TOMPKINS COUNTY AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT: The Clerk read a letter from George H. Close, President of the Tompkins County Golf Assn. , requesting the Board to consider an equitable rental plan for use of the golf course during the weekends of September 19th. and 20th and the 26th. and 27th. , during tournament play, He called attention to a similar re. agreement between the City and Ithaca College. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary - RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study ai report. Comm. Alo recommended that in its consideration of the request the Committee review and re- evaluate the present agreement with Ithaca College whereby it pays an annual fee of $250.00 for use of portion of Stewart Park, Marina Park and the Golf Course, Motion Carried. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING CENTER LEASES: The Clerk read a notice from the U.S. Navy Department electing to renew two eases . ith the City for the year from July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1965. One lease covered a parcel of land containing about 1,5 acres of land which is the site of the U.S. Naval Reserve Training Center on N, Cayuga Street, and the other one covered a parcel of approximately 0.51 of an acre along N, Cayuga Street-extension for an entrance to the Center, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. THURSTON AVENUE SEWER PERMIT: The Clerk read a letter from NY,- State Department of Health approving plans submitted by the City Engineer for a sanitary sewer on Thurston Avenue and granting a permit to discharge sewage therefrom into waters of Cayuga Lake after treatment in the City's sewage treatment plant. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Alo RESOLVED, that the permit be accepted and ordered filed in the City Clerk's Office. (Sea, P. F *#(It) Carried. GROSSMAN'S LUMBER COMPANY REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from Treman $ Clynes on of Grossman's Lumber Company expressing its client's interest in purchasing bordering its property which will be remnants left after the New York State Appropriation for the new route #13 relocation project. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee foir study and report. Carried. WATER SERVICE - LANSING APTS. TRIPHAMMER SHOP2ANG CENTER HOWARD JOHNSON MOTOR INN: The Clerk read the tollowing let-ter r oa , 10MPK1nS county ea t ommissioner: "Honorable Mayor and Members of the Board of Public Works City Hall Ithaca, New York Gentlemen: "Ambo of New York which has been furnishing water to the Lansing Apartments, the Triphammer Shopping Center and the Howard Johnson Motor Inn has been suddenly faced with a shortage of water. The amount available from its wells and the Cornell well adjacent to the airport on Warren Road has depleted to the point of being inadequate for their needed use. "On January 23, 1964 the Tompkins County Board of Health stipulated that the temporary acceptance of sewage at the Lansing Apartments sewage disposal plant from the Shopping Center and the Motor Inn was contingent upon the maintenance of the stream flow immediately below the discharge point of the plant effluent by the introd into the stream of clean water, as needed, to maintain the total stream flow at three . the volume of the effluent. Water now needs to be added to the stream to maintain this dilution factor. "It is estimated that general operational needs will be approximately 20,000 gallons per day and that needed for adequate stream flow about SO,000 gallons. This amount will supplement their well supply; more might be needed should the wells continue to deplete. Page 3 May 27, 1964 "The time period that this supplemental water may be needed is estimated as being thirty days by which time it is expected that the supply from Cayuga Lake will be useable. "Whatever water you may be able to supply for the period of this emergency will be greatly appreciated. Very truly yours, Sgd. Robert H. Broad, M.D. Commissioner of Health" by Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. GOLF COURSE APPROPRIATION: The Clerk reported that the Council had received a request for an additional appropriation of $300.00 for the Golf Course with which to hire an additional golf starter on week-ends during the season and referred it to the Board for its study and recommendation. ;p By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo .RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and X report. Carried. EZRA BAGLEY APPOINTMENT: The Superintendent recommended the probational appointment of Ezra Bagley as a motor equipment operator. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Ezra Bagley be appointed probationally for a 16-week period to the position of Motor Equipment Operator (non-competitive) at the rate of $2.19 Der hour, the minimum of Grade 21 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. JOHN E. BROOKS APPOINTMENT: Superintendent Laverty reported that John E. Brooks had passed an examir►ation for the position of equipment mechanic and recommended his appointment, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that John E. Brooks be appointed probationally to the position of Equipment _.4Mechanic for a 16-week period at the rate of $2.:8 per hours the first step of Grade 21 in the Compensation Plan and which is his present rate of pay. (Arried. STEIJART PARK DREDGING: Superintendent Laverty reported a request had been filed with N.Y. Stag ice of eneraI Services for application forms for a grant of land under waters of Cayuga Lake adjacent to Stewart Park for the proposed dredging of the bathing beach. He stgted he had been advised that a grant would probably not be made to permit the placing of fill on an island adjacent to the park as proposed but that it would have to be spoiled at a greater distance into the lake. In view of this information he recommended that the proposed plans for dredging at the park be abandoned. He announced that Dr. Broad had agreed to issue a permit for swimming there with the understanding that the City will erect a pier beyond the shore line where the turbidity is the highest to keep bathers out of this area. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the proposal to dredge the swimming area at the Stewart Park bathing beach be abandoned. Carried. DOROTHY BALBIRNIE - SEWER SERVICE REPAIRS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the plumbing bill presented at the last meeting by Miss Dorothy M. Balbirnie, 107 Franklin Street, in the amount of $16.20 for correcting a sewage stoppage in the base- ment of her home be approved for payment by the City Water & Sewer Division because the damage has been determined to be caused by a shutdown in electricity at the city's sewage treatment plant. Girried. HUDSON PLACE : Comm. Pickering reported that the proposal to change the name of Hudson Street extension to Hudson Place would require joint action by the City and Town of Ithaca and -is not of sufficient importance to justify such action. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the proposal to change the name of Hudson Street extension be rejected. Carried. Page 4 May 27, 196A VALLEY ROAD CURB & GUTTER: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to construct 52 feet of concrete curb and gutter at 247 Valley Road at an estimated cost of $250.00 provided that Dr. E.C. King, owner of this property, will deposit the sum of $125.00 as his share of the cost with the City Clerk. Carried. BIDS - GUNITING: By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the contract for guniting a portion of Six Mile Creek walls be and it hereby is awarded to A. Belanger & Sons, the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted. Carried. BIDS - PAINT: Comm. VanMarter reported that a review of the bids received on paint at the last meeting indicated two identical bids were received on Rustoleum paint and others were received on different brands. He reported further that Mr. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, gave his opinion that none of the other paints offered are the approved equal of rustoleum and that the Committee had tossed a coin and determined the Binghamton Industrial Co. to be the winner. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid on rustoleum paint be and it hereby is awarded to the Binghamton Industrial Company in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. AGREEMENT - MODJESKI $ MASTERS: Comm. VanMarter presented and recommended approval of a proposed agreement with Modjeski & Masters in the amount of $14,000.00 for the inspection of the city's bridges. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be and it hereby is approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. BIDS - AIRPORT LEASE: Comm. Leary advised that bids on the airport lease for a one-year term will be received at the next meeting of the Board, June 10th. Owl„ BIDS - TOMPKINS COUNTY FAIR: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board on May 13, 1964 authorizing the Superinten to advertise for bids on a portion of the Leon H. Cass Marina Park for a period of two weeks to provide a possible site for the Tompkins County Fair be rescinded because it has since been determined that there is no suitable location in the park for this venture. 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 #10-1964, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. S. CAYUGA STREET - PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the installation of approximately eight parking meters in the 300 block of South Cayuga Street, on a ninety-day trial basis, with a one-hour parking time limit to satisfy the requests received from merchants in that block for short- time metered parking spaces. Carried. EDDY STREET - PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the removal of eight parking meters from the east side of Eddy Street because a study of the use of these meters has revealed meter numbers 317 to 324 inclusive located in this area are used on an average of less than 20%. Carried. ARTERIAL TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to adopt the following resolution with respect to a traffic control plan for the Meadow Street Northeast Arterials: WHEREAS, the Bureau of Public Roads, U.S. Department 'of Commerce, has ruled that detailed operational plans shall be developed for all highway projects for which Federal, funds are allocated; and WHEREAS, the Bureau of Public Roads requires that such operational plans shall be approved by the municipality involved; and WHEREAS, the Meadow Street Arterial Highway and the North East Arterial Highway will be constructed from a point about 800 feet southwest of Elmira Road to Green Street and from Seneca Street to the northeast city line; and BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIt;AHB, MAY 27, 1964 Alexander, 1. C. 10.00 Baldini, William 10.00 Lewis, Isadore & Lenora and Drake, K. 3.0.00 Saperstone, David A. 10.00 N. Y. State Electric & Gas Corp. 10.00 - Ithaca Apartments, Inc. 22.59 Saccucci. Rudolph M. & Bianca E. 9.25 Tompkins Co-op Fire Insurance Co. 16.87 = Wade, Glen 41.53 Petito, Angela A. 20.69 Delta Kappa .epsilon 283.42 - Mayor Lodge _ Watkins Glen, N Y 150.00 City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 73.73 -' City of Ithaca - Marina 88.00 -7 APPR' J BY FINANCE GOYI1 ITT`jah ' t i,)n`?i it np-e Ins,irnnce ^o. g7 �O T`,nplins ^o. ^.o,noensu+ion -5onrd 2 .95 `,ed,.ies Yotor Sri.?--s 89 Page 5 May 27, 1964 WHEREAS, the State Traffic Commission in cooperation with the State Department of Public Works has prepared the operational plan; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca does hereby approve the operational plan as set forth in the attached Traffic Control Report dated " October 3, 1962, insofar as it pertains to the City of Ithaca and does hereby agree to adopt the ordinances necessary to effectuate the plan as indicated in Item XII-A on Pages 12 and 13 of the report; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that no changes or modifications in the traffic control measures as set forth in the operational plan will be made at a later date without written approval from the State Traffic Commission. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT - TRAFFIC ENGINEER: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 15-23 of the Code of Ordinances to read as follows: Section 15-23 - City Traffic Engineer. a. Office established, official designated. The office of City Traffic Engineer is hereby established. The Board of Public Works shall designate by resolution an engineer who shall serve as City Traffic Engineer in addition to his other function, and who shall exercise the powers and duties with respect to traffic as provided in this Chapter. Carried. BUS SCHEDULES: Comm. Alo reported that bus schedules are being prepared and will be posted at stops along the bus routes. By unanimous consent the Board retired to the Mayor's Office and continued in executive session to discuss the water shortage problem referred to in Dr. Broad's letter. EXECUTIVE SESSION - WATER SERVICE - LANSING APTS. AND HOWARD JOHNSON MOTOR INN: One point brought out during the ensuing discussion was the fact that the only official request for city water was one received yesterday by the Mayor from Howard Johnsons and that this had been supplied through the Lansing Apartments system on an emergency basis pending action by this Board. This was done by hooking into a city hydrant with the water passing through a meter placed at the hydrant. Mr. Hannan advised that the meter indicated that more than 60,000 gallons had been drawn from the city system during t?le past twenty- four hours. Comm. Alo stated he felt it was illegal to sell water to the Lansing Apartments for resale to its customers. Comm. Leary stated emphatically that he was opposed to serving any of the three users under any circumstances. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the temporary water supply made available to the Lansing Apartments be ordered discontinued immediately. _ AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Unanimously Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to supply city water to the Howard Johnson Motor Inn for its own use for a 30-day period from this date on the following conditions: 1) that the owner of the Howard Johnson Motor Inn property shall apply for such water service and sign the necessary application therefor at the City Chamberlain's Office. 2) that the owner shall lay a temporary line or hose for his own use only and at his own expense; and that the City install a meter at this point of connection to the hydrant. 3) that the owner shall pay for all metered water used at the established outside rate plus any expenses incurred by the City due to this action. 4) that the owner shall deposit with the City Chamberlain a certified check in the amount of $1,000.00 to guarantee payment of bills rendered for all water used and other expenses incurred by the City during this period. AYES: 5 - Pickering, Conley, Egan, Alo, VanMarter NAYS: 1 - Leary Motion Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Gclsy A. B1ean, City Clerk HuAna JohinA, Mayor BOARD :OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 10, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Alo, Egan, VanMarter Aldermen - Hart, Hughes, Macali Attorney' - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Assistant Superintendent - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - AIRPORT LEASE: The Clerk reported that a bid on the lease of the municipal airport had beeii fil ed with him by Northeast Aviation, Tunkhannock, Pa. , but had been withdrawn by telegram prior to opening time. He then opened and read the following bid received thereon. Finger Lakes Flying Service, Inc. $130.00 per month. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid on the airport lease be referred to the Buildings 4 Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS ETC: Bids on road materials, crushed limestone, asphalt concrete, transit-mix concrete, steel poles for traffic signals, and storm sewer pipe were re- ceived, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: ROAD MATERIALS: KOPPERS COMPANY, INC. • 109000 gals. of asphalt emulsion furnished and a lied. a. From storage tank $0.1570 b. From tank car . 1700 c. Plant pick-up at storage tank by city truck . 1400 20,000 gals. of asphalt emulsion furnished and applied. a. Trom storage tan .1670 b. From tank car .1700 c. Plant pick-up .1400 20,000 gals. of tar furnished and applied. ied. a.From storage tank .2100 b. From tank car .2150 c. Plant pick-up .1800 10,000 gals. of tar furnished and applied a. 'From storage tan s .2100 b. From tank cars .2150 c. Plant pick-up .1800 6,000 gals. of cationic asphalt emulsion furnished and applied by moto-paver .1950 By Comm. Pickering& seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid on road materials be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE: #lA #1 #2 r Cayuga Crushed tone ompany b. 2 00 1.80 1.80 per ton c. 2.80 2.60 2.60 per ton b = price per net ton at supplier's plant, loaded in city trucks c = price per net ton truck delivery to city storage yard. - By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid on crushed limestone be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. x. Page 2 June 10, 1964 ASPHALT CONCRETE: #lA #2A Binder Mix no T) 1x Binder To Stockpile General Crushed Stone Co. -7.00 4 7� .00 7.70 $7 0 7ton Elmira Transit-Mix, Inc. 7.75 7.7S 8.75 8.75 8.60 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on asphalt concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TRANSIT MIX CONCRETE: #lA #1B #2A #2B #3A #3B Portland Hi-Early Portland Hi-Early Portland H-E University Sand & Gravel Co. 14.10 14-.70� 1 � 1 . f540 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid on transit-mix concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. STEEL POLES FOR TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Prime Painted With Galv. Finish A.M. Little $ Son $1,948 X50- $2,293.50 Sectional Poles, Inc. - 1,407.25 z By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid on steel poles for traffic signals be referred to the Capital ,..4Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report, � Carried. STORM SEWER PIPE Corrugated Metal Pipe 12" 15" 18 21'x' 24 30" 42" Empire State Culvert Corp. 1.55 13 2. 15 2".45 =.8 43 Armco Metal Products Co. 1.70 2.00 2.40 2. 80 3.80 4.60 8,80 Concrete Pipe Binghamton Concrete Pipe 1.50 1.95 2.80 37 X5.85 8.35 14.60 L.S. Lee & Son 1.3S 1.7S 2.35 3,00 4.00 6.00 11.00 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on storm sewer pipe be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. CITY DUMP RENT: The Clerk read a letter received from Jake Novidor requesting the City to increase the rent paid him for an area of land used as a city dump from $800.00 to $1,200.00 per year. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC $ GAS CORP. : The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corn. requesting approval of gas main construction at the following locations in the City: 1100 block of Hector Street - 2" H.P. main outside pavement 300 block of Dey Street - 6" L.P. main behind the curb 800 block of Mitchell St. - 6" L.P. main behind the curb E. Buffalo-N. Aurora -10" H.P. main behind the curb Early approval of plans submitted for this construction was requested. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. FRANK OLSEFSKI REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Frank Olsefski, 904 E. Shore Drive, requesting permission to lease a small strip of city-owned land along Cayuga Lake shore and near her property for tke purpose of maintaining a boat dock thereon. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. SOIjTH HILL CHURCH OF THE NAZARINE: The Clerk read a letter from the South Hill Church of The Nazarene indicating its desire to purchase city owned properties at the corner of Hudson & Grandview Avenue which are adjacent to the church property at 210 Grandview Ave. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings 4 Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 3 June 10, 1964 ELECTRO RUST-PROOFING INSPECTION: The Clerk reported receipt of a report from Electro Rust-Proofing Corp. of inspection of the City's electro-rust proofing system of cathodic protection of the City's 1,000,000 gals. water reservoir on Cornell Street. It indicated that, within the range of visibility, corrosion is being controlled on the normally sub- merged areas of the tank interior. It was requested the Company be informed when it is planned to paint the interior submerged surfaces of the tank. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the inspection report be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: The Clerk reported the terms of office of the - Board's representatives on the Capital Improvement Review Committee had expired on June 1, 1961. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Commissioners Alo and VanMarter be recommended to the Mayor for appointment to this Committee for the year ending June 1, 1965. Chrried. MARINA BOAT SLIPS: The Clerk reported all boat slips at the Leon H. Cass Marina had been rented for the 1964 season. TEST BORINGS AT AIRPORT: The Clerk reported the Council had received a letter from Ithaca Festival of Classics advising that test borings had been completed at the airport site and that a report thereon from B.K. Hough, Consulting Engineer, indicates that it is feasible to construct a theatre of the type proposed by the Festival on the site. It was also in- dicated that this is the first choice for a site for the proposed theatre and that the Festival is proceeding to explore with the City Attorney legal procedures for leasing the site. The Clerk reported further that the Council had referred the letter to the Board for its information. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Chrried. RE-TIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES: The Clerk called attention to a new article, article 7, of the retirement and social security law which will take effect on July 1, 1964 concerning the re-employment in public service of retired public employees. fie advised that the new law will be much more restrictive than prior provisions and will require that an application 3. be submitted complying with said new article; and that the application must be approved by the local board concerned, by N.Y. State Civil Service Commission and the N.Y. State Re- tirement System before any such re-employment may occur. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to advise all department heads of the new provisions of the retirement and social security law concerning the re-employment of retired public employees and request their compliance. Ctrried. BIDS - COPPER TUBING AND BRASS WATERWORKS FITTINGS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with copper tubing and brass water- works fittings be awarded to Le Valley McLeod, Inc. , the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Chrried. DON TERRELL & WM. BERICH TRAVEL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Donald Terrell and William Berich, two operators at the city filtration plant, be and both are hereby authorized to attend, at city expense, a seminar on the use of nillipore analysis for the control of water quality to be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa. on June 12th. Chrried. MEADOW STREET - WATER & SEWER SERVICES: Comm. Conley reported that the estimated cost of water and sewer lateral renewals on the Meadow Street route #13 arterial project will be $4300.00 for water and $7200.00 for sewer. He recommended that the Board request the ' Council to appropriate these amounts from the respective budgets to permit the city to assume these charges. He stated the Water & Sewer Committee feels there is a precedent for this action because property owners on the other sections of the arterial - Seneca, Green and two blocks of Meadow - were given new laterals at public expense. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to appropriate the sum of $4,300.00 from the Water Fund and the sum of $7,200.00 from the Sewer Fund to pay for the cost of renewing these water & sewer services. Comm. VanMarter disagreed with the recomendation because he felt it violated the Board's rules regarding renewal of services. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - VanMarter Motion Carried. Page 4 June 10, 1964 NATGUN CORP. CONTRACT EXTENSION: Comm. Conley reported that Natgun Corp. had requested a further extension of its contract on construction of the South and West Hill water tanks for a period of two months from August 1st. He stated Natgun had agreed to accept any engineering charges necessary during the extension and he recommended it be granted. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request received from Natgun Corp. for an extension of its contract concerning the South and West Hill water tanks until August 1, 1964 be and hereby is approved and granted. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION - SEWER DEPARTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to make an additional appropriation in the Sewer Fund of $3,000.00 for the purchase and installation of a 36" butterfly valve in the main pump line at the sewer station which will improve the hydraulics at times of low flow - 90% of the time - and allow much more efficient operation of the pumps. Carried. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS WATER CONTRACT: Attorney Freeman presented and reviewed a contract with the Village of Cayuga Heights whereby the City agreed to provide the Village with a supply of potable water for a 20-year period at one and one-half times the city rate. He advised its terms were substantially the same as those presented to the Village during April or May and agreed upon in principle at that time. He recommended its approval by the City. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan U_RESOLVED, that the agreement as presented be and it is hereby approved; and that the �Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute it on behalf of the City; and that the Village be given until July 1, 1964 to sign and execute it on behalf =of the Village. Carried, BIDS - STEEL FENCE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing and installing a steel fence aroung the duck pond at Stewart Park be and it hereby is awarded to the Iron Shop for a total sum of $2,088.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. (hrried. TOMPKINS COUNTY AMATEUR GOLF TOURNAMENT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request received from the Tompkins County Golf Association at the last meeting for an equitable rental plan for use of the golf course during the weekends of September 19 and 20 and September 26 and 27, during its tournament play, be denied be- cause it would set a precedent which could lead to many similar requests for special rates. During a discussion, during which Comm. Alo opposed this action, Comm. Pickering stated that this request had raised the question of the annual fee established for Ithaca College's use of the golf course and portions of other city-owned recreational areas. He advised that the Buildings & Grounds Committee feels that the present fee of $250.00 is equitable because the College has transferred all of its activities except golf to its new campus on South hill. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 ABSTAINING: 1 - Alo Motion Carried. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE LEASES: By Comm. Pickering : seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the U.S. Naval Reserve leases for the period July 1, 1964 to June 30, 1965, which were presented at the last meeting, be approved and renewed as requested by the U.S. Navy Department; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and exeucte re- newal thereof on behalf of the City. Girried. GROSSMAW-S LUMBER COMPANY REQUEST: Comm. Pickering reported that the Building & Grounds Committee had reviewed the request received at the last meeting from Grossman's Lumber Co. to purchase certain city-owned properties and recommends sale of the small triangular property adjacent to Grossman's property at the foot of First Street and located between the new route 13 and the former D.L. $ W Railroad siding. He stated that this piece will no longer be needed by the City after First Street is closed upon the relocation of route 13. He stated that the second property will be needed by the City for access to the new sewage treatment plant and its possible future expansion. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board recommends that the Council authorize the sale, at public auction, of the aforementioned triangular parcel of city-owned property at a price of not less than $1,350.00, its appraised value, as established by the City Assessor. Carried. 4 Page S June 10, 1964 GOLF COURSE APPROPRIATION: Comm. Pickering reported that upon investigation the Buildings and Grounds Committee determined that the Golf Pro is having difficulty controlling the heavy play at the municipal golf course on Saturdays and Sundays for the following reasons: 1) Since the raise in weekend rates, some players are avoiding greens fees by entering on the course from Stewart Park. 2) The slower players are delaying the progression of play. He therefore recommended that the Golf Pro's request for an appropriation of $300.00 to hir additional help on weekends to control the play be approved. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to provide an additional appropriation of $300.00 for this purpose. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. VanMarter RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #9-1964, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo reviewed a bus report for the month of May indicating a net profit before amortization of $122.24 and a net loss after amortization of $878.76. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean \� City, C1'Ir k Hu nna Jbhns Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 10, 1964 Terrell, Don 39.60 -- Sincebaugh, John 102.89 ._- Sincebaugh, John 37.44 — Brown, Earl 2.11 Heatley, Thomas E. & Elsie N. 11.61 -- Johnson, Theron L. 11.61 City of Ithaca _ Stewart Park 105.78 - City of Ithaca _ City Cemetery 5.12 _ APPRO BY FINANCE COWITTEE Bo< rd o: Edeuc':tioa 169. 41 Cornell University 77.00 s'th�,c Delivery x,''.96 :y.v. S. Electric S QL i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 24, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - (4) - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo Attorney - Freeman Alderman - Hart Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst. Engineers - Flumerfelt, Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - PARKING METERS: The following bid on the purchase of 100 new Park-O-Meters were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Unit Price Gross Trade-In Discount Total Net Bid U- Rockwell Mfg. Co. 58.00 8.05 "— " 2.55 4,749.00""" 0­4 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bid on parking meters be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking 6 Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. KENT STEAK HOUSE MARQUEE: The Clerk read a letter from Dickinson's Paint Store request* ing permission to erect a marquee type awning with canvass cover at the front entrance of the Kent Steak House on South Aurora Street. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. GOLF COURSE APPN. The Clerk reported that the Council had referred back to the Buildings $ rounds Committee of the Board its recommendation for an appropriation of $300.00 for additional help at the golf course on busy weekends, with a request that the Committee invite Alderman Bangs to consult with it in a further review of the matter. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby reaffirms its action taken on this request on June 10, 1964 and again requests the Council to provide an additional appropriation of $306.00 for more help at the course on weekends. Carried. CRESCENT PLACE SIDEWALK: Attorney Freeman reported one property owner on Crescent Place had put barriers across his sidewalk to stop children in the area from riding thereon. He stated that the sidewalks in this area are all on private property and wondered about the city's liability in case of an accident there. He suggested that the owners con- cerned be asked to deed the area where the sidewalks are to the City in order to control the matter. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. SEWER DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION TRANSFER: Supt. Laverty recommended the transfer of $1,000 within budget account #364 in t e sewer department to cover the cost of machinery and equipment repairs which are running higher at the sewage treatment plant than antic* ipated. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the transfer of $1,000 from budget account 364-460, new equipment, to account #364-410, maintenance of equipment. Carried. WATER BILLS: Superintendent Laverty reviewed the present practice of permitting property owners to request the City Chamberlain to render water and sewer bills to their tenants and some of the resulting difficulties encountered by the Chamberlain under this system especially when tenants change in apartment houses many times a year in some cases. In other cases owners often ask that the water be shut off to get their tenants to pay which, in effect, makes the Chamberlain a collection agent for the owner. He reported that he had directed the Chamberlain to render bills for all new water and sewer services applied for after July 1, 1964 to property owners only rather than to owners or tenants. He anticipated that this will correct many of LRe problems referred to. 6 Page 2 June 24, 1964 DUBOICE ROAD WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary that the request received by this Board on April 8th. concerning water and sewer services in the DuBoice Road area be returned to Rumsey-Ithaca Corp., the applicant, and that it be advised to consult with the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca concerning this matter. Carried. ELECTRO RUST-PROOFING INSPECTION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Assistant uparintendent of Public Works be directed to advise the Electro •Rust-Proofing Corp. when the submerged surfaces of the Cornell Street water tank are planned for painting as requested by it. Carried. ROBERT CORRINGTON APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED--, that Robert Corrington be promoted for a probational period of 16 weeks to the non-competitive position of working foreman at a rate of $2.56 per hour, the minimum of grade 25 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. HOWARD JOHNSON - WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVEDS that the uperintendent be authorized to continue supplying city water to the Howard Johnson Motor Inn property for an additional period of two months on the conditions that the bills for all water used be rendered on a monthly basis, and further that in the meantime the owner be required to take all possible steps to have a water district formed that will be suitable to the City of Ithaca. AYES: 4 - Pickering, Conley, Alo, Mayor Johns NAYS: 1 - Leary Motion Carried. BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with asphalt emulsion and tar be awarded to Koppers Company, Inc. , the only bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted. Carried. BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with crushed limestone be awarded to Cayuga Crushed Stone, Co;, the only bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - ASPHALT CONCRETE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that t e contract for furnishing the City with asphalt concrete be awarded to General Crushed Stone Co. , the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted; and further that in the interest of efficiency the Superintendent be authorized to purchase this material from other manufacturers in the area, including the General Crushed Stone Company, provided that the price per ton does not exceed the low bid. Carried. BIDS - TRANSIT-MIX CONCRETE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with transit-mix concrete be awarded to University Sand $ Gravel Company, the only bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted. Carried. NYS ELECTRIC $ GAS CORP. GAS MAINS: Comm. Pickering reported that the City Engineer a recommended approval o t e request received at the last meeting from N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp. for construction of new gas mains. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the construction of gas mains at the following locations as recommended by the City Engineer; and that approval be subject to all rules and regulations of the Board applicable thereto: 1100 block of Hector Street - 2" H.P. main outside pavement 300 block of Dey Street - 6" L.P. main behind the curb 800 block of Mitchell St. - 6" L.P. main behind the curb E. Buffalo-N. Aurora St-10" H.P. main behind the curb Carried. BIDS - STORM SEWER PIPE: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that contracts for furnishing the City with storm sewer pipe be awarded to the low bidders thereon as follows: Corrugated Metal Pipe - to Empire State Culvert Corp. Concrete Pipe - to L.S. Lee & Son Carried. LORAN MARION PROPERTY: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the letter received on May 27th. from Wiggins, Tsapis $ Golder concerning the Loran Marion property on Five Mile Drive be brought to the attention of the City Attorney and placed on file. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 24, 1964 Boronkay, John N. & Elsie H. 10.00 The Lently Corp, 10.00 Greenwood, Robert 10.00 l Lo Pinto, M. & Macera, B., Jr. 10.00 1013 W. State St., Corp. 10 00 Atsedes, Peter 10.00s/ Rothschild & Bostwick, Trustee 10.00 L� U. S. Regional Plant Nutrition Lab. 10.00 '' New York State Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. 18.75 v Gibson, Donald E. 148.00 ✓ Gschwend, Julius J. & Esther G. 11.61 Springer, Floyd H. 8.25 Chase, Le Grand 2.11 ' Kri$ek, James 0., Jr. 2.11 u Liberman, Leonard 3.43 Cowell, John T. & Mary D. 2.11 Chase, Francis 2.11 St. Catherine of Siena Parish 43.23 Howard Johnson Rest. 73.74 Finger Lakes Construction Co. 42.92 Dart, Joel R. & Louise G. " 101.70 ` Ithaca Journal 156.00 Dennis, W. &. 172.71 ✓ Saunders, John & Helen 22.56 Greco, Charles G. 46.53 Jordan, Harry R., Jr. & Julia 18.61 Z , City of Ithaca _ Stewart Park 1.16.02 City of Ithaca - D P W 27.91 Purcell, Charles 22.00 1' De Felice 6,00 'r A7ROVED BY NANCE COMMITTEE i err✓,E',:.%=n '''.';:�" S�')'rF, _ <�� c'C3 Pe °ce Corris 1+0.00 Koski. 10.00 Page 3 June 24, 1964 FRANK OLSEFSKI REQUEST: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RE D, that the uperintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the leasing of a small strip of city-owned land along Cayuga Lake shore and near property owned by Frank Olsefski, 904 E. Shore Drive, for the purpose of maintaining a boat dock thereon; and that the Superintendent be authorized to request bids for a three-year period with the understanding that the successful bidder be required to pay for the cost of advertis- ing the lease. Carried. AIRPORT LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bid received from Finger Lakes Flying Service, Inc. for lease of the municipal airport for a one-year period from July 1, 1964 be accepted, subject to a public hearing being held thereon by the Common Council as required by law. Carried. SOUTH HILL CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE: Comm. Leary reported that upon a study of a request received from the South Hill Ch urch of the Nazarene for the purchase of two triangular parcels of city-owned land at the corner of Grandview Avenue and Hudson Street, and adjacent to its property at 210 Grandview Avenue, it had been decided that these properties are no longer neededfor public purposes and therefore should be offered for sale. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the sale of these two parcels of land at public auction to the highese bidder at a price of not less than $500.00, the appraised value thereof as established by the City Assessor; and further that the sale �.. be advertised for September. Carried. �--� AUDIT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #12-1964, be and they hereby are approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BIDS - STEEL TRAFFIC POLES: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with steel traffic poles be awarded to Sectional Poles, Inc. , the low bidder, for poles with galvanized finish in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. S. ALBANY STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to proceed with the design of traffic lights on S. Albany at its intersections with North and South Titus Avenue; and that the Council be requested to appropriate sufficient funds to finance the cost of these lights. Comm. Pickering expressed his feeling that there are several other areas in the City that need traffic lights and that a study of all such areas be made before authorizing these lights. AYES: 3 - Alo, Leary, Conley NAYS: 1 - Pickering Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo reported the Peace Corps had been using the city buses for two 2-hour trips each day. Comm. Conley objected to the city being in the bus business and stated he felt groups such as the Peace Corps and other should be required to secure these services from private bus companies. Mayor Johns concurred with Comm. Conley in his views on the subject. EDDY STREET PARKING METERS: Comm. Alo reported a petition had been filed opposing action taken by the Board on May 27th. authorizing the removal of eight parking meters on the east side of Eddy Street. He pointed out that this action was taken on a 90-day trial basis and studies would be continued to determine if the meters are needed there or not. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A�gohi n, Cit Clerk Huhna J BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:30 P.M. July 8, 1964 Present: Mayor - Johns Commissioners: Pickering, Conley, Alo, Egan Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt, of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineer - Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES:UTF_S: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIAS - LEASE OF ZROPERTY.ON E ORE R • The following bid on the lease of ci y-owne an d along the shore of Cayuga Lake and adjacent to the property located at 912 E. Shore Drive for a period of three years was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Frank Olsefski Jr., 904 E. Shore Drive $50.00 for a period of three years, plus the cost of advertising ($7.05) Supt. Laverty recommended acceptance of the bid. By Co-=, Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bid on the lease of this land for a period of three years for the purpose of maintaining a boat dock thereon be accepted; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign a lease agreement for same. Carried.. ITHAC4 CQTJ E E LE COURSE: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College asking that it e advised what rental the College Will have to pay the city for use of the Municipal Golf Course for the Spring of 1965. It was indicated that the scheduled usage will be much less than at present. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS - WATER AGREEMENT: Supt. Laverty advised the Board he had been informed the Mayor of the Village of Cayuga Heights had been authorized to sign the agreement between the City and Village for water service, with a few minor changes; and that he expected the signed agreement would be delivered to him within a few days. GUNITING PROJECT: Engineer Melchen reported that A. Belaugor & Son had moved its equipment here and is expected to start guniting the concrete walls on E. State Street within a few days. TRUCK ROUTE SIGNS: Engineer Melchen reported that truck route signs are being installed throughout the City to confine truck traffic to State routes through the City and , keep it off other streets not constructed to carry heavy traffic. He stated the general public was a little confused about the signs and noted that tonightts paper will carry an explanatory article about the signs. Comm. Conley objected to ,�. . the number of signs and expressed his opinion that so many are not needed. Alderman Hart expressed his concern about trucks leaving State routes and using other streets in the Bryant Park area, DREDGE: Comm. Conley reviewed a proposed settlement received from the American Casualty Company for damages to the "Cayuga Queen" dredge caused by its sinking in the 60t dam on 10/8/63. Ho stated the total damages attributable to the sinking were $10,372.02 and with the $500.00 deductible made the settlement $9,872.02,. He recommended acceptance thereof. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the settlement in the amount of $9,872.02 be accepted; and that the City Controller be authorized to sign and execute a release requested by the American Casualty Company in this matter. Carried -2_ July g, 1964 WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that water invoice #3427 rendered to the U. S. Regional Plant Nutrition Lab. in the amount of $10.00 be expunged; and that a new invoice in place thereof in the amount of $73.50 which is in today' s audit be approved and ordered rendered. Carried NUSS$AUMER. CLARTE & VE11ZY REPORT: By Comm; Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that a report on water distribution and pumping recently submitted by Nussbaumer, Clarke & Velzy be accepted; and that the consultants be authorized to proceed with the design of the pumping facilities at the Filtration Plant, subject to the approval of an agreement for this purpose by the Board of Public Works and the City Attorney, Carried. CfTY DUMP RENT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Conn. Conley RE5ULVED, that the request received from Jacob Novidor to increase the rent of the city dump from $800.00 to $1,200.00 per year be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a new agieement for a ten-year period providing for an annual rent, effective as of Oct. 1,1964, of $1,200.00 per year; and that said agreement be subject to the approval of the City Attorney. Carried. KENT STEAM HOUSE (MARQUEE: f.,y Comm. Picketing: seconded by Comm. Conley U- RESOLVED, t at the request from Dickinsohi*s Paint Store for permission to ingtall a marquee type awning at the entrance to the Kent Steak liouse on South Aurora Street be approved and forwarded to the Council for its consideration as this is a matter which is under jurisdiction of the Council. (See Code Sec. 19-67, 19-68, 6-61) Carried. AUDIT: ny Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #13 -1964 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ALBANY STREET TRAFFIC LIGHTS: By Comm. Alo; seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, the Board of Public t'lorks authorized the City Engineer to proceed with the design of traffic signals on S. Albany St. at the intersections with N. S. Titus AvQnves, and MEREAS, the City Engineer has presented traffic signal control alternatives for consideration, w^-! WIEREAS, this committee recommends the installation of three-section four- direction traffic signals at each intersection to be actuated by vehicles on the Titus Avenue approaches to Albany Street, NOW MEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $3800.00 for the purchase and installation of the equipment to effect the traffic signal control herein described for the intersections of Albany Street with N. & S. Titus Avenues. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIP<<IENT: By Comm. Alo; seconded by Comm. Pickering ImEREAS, it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Ithaca for reasons of efficiency and economy to standardize on the type of traffic signals and traffic signal controllers to be used in the City of Ithaca for the following reasons; 1. The City of Ithaca operates traffic signals and controllers at 39 intersections. 2. The investment in an inventory of repair parts which must be maintained for servicing one standard type of traffic signal and controller will be minimized. 3. The expense of servicing one type (standard) traffic signal and controller will be minimized. N%4 THEREFORE BE 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 traffic signals and traffic signal controllers in the City of Ithaca and therefore authorize the Board of Public ldorks to purchase, after public bidding, traffic signals and traffic signal controllers as manufactured by the Crouse-Flinds Co., in such QUantities as there may be funds appropriated for that purpose in 1964. Carried. -3- July 8, 1964 BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a bus report for the month of June 1964 in-, dicating Moss before amortization of $3,902.60 and after amortization of $4,903-.60. Comm. Conley once again expressed his feeling that the city should get out of the bus business if it cannot be operated on a break-even basis. Comm. Alo stated he agreed that Comm, Conley had grounds for his feelings but that he himself would hate to see the bus service discontinued. tie expressed his hope that ultimately the loss will be eliminated entirely. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerf 0 X- 1 1 � Hunn Jo ns,, yor 0"k. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JULY 8, 1964 Terrell, Don ' 3.28 , Donohue-Halverson 2.18, City of Ithaca _ Winkleman Construction 35.00 Watkins, David 5.00 . , U. S. Regional Plant Nutrition Lab. 73.50 -- Graeper, William & Edith C. 26.04--- Boronkay, John N. & Elsie H. 11.61 De Graff, Homer 12.00- Chordash, Michael 3.43 Cornell University 38.61"- Finger Lakes Construction Co. 62.22 Yengo, Carl J. 342.00 Aivaliotis, John & Alexandra 114.90 Scaglione, Josenh T. & Cordelia May 250.80 Town of Ithaca 94.19 ' Village of Cayuga Heights 360.06 Butts, George S. & Orrilla 143.48 Ithaca Public Schools 3,082.98 City of Ithaca _ Ithaca Agency APPROVE BY FTTIATICE__.9O19M E Bo-rd of 76,6lc�,ti.on X4,15 i;r. F. C. Ki r..p -- crnell University •27 - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. July 22, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (S) - Pickering, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMarter Aldermen - Hughes, Baldini Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. NORTH CAYUGA STREET TRAFFIC: The Clerk read a petition from residents of North Cayuga Street regarding the truc traffic problems on N. Cayuga Street from the City Line to the center of the city. They feared that conditions will become even worse with the opening of the existing section of route #13 by-pass. The petitioners indicated that �. this is a formal notice of their intent to file claims against the City of Ithaca and X State of New York for all damages to persons and property caused by this diversion of traffic. The petition bore the signatures of 130 residents of the area affected. The Clerk reported that this petition had been presented to the Council at its meeting held on July 1Sth. and that the Council had referred it to the Board for its consideration. Comm. Alo reported that the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee had already given this problem some study and that steps had been initiated to control the speed in this area. Superintendent Laverty expressed his opinion that the key to this problem is to keep a Constance and diligent check on the speed of trucks in the area, By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for its continued study. Carried. CRESCENT PLACE: Attorney Freeman reported that he had contacted all six property owners on Crescent Place who have located their sidewalks on private property, and requested that they deed a right-of-way to the city which will include the area where the side- walks are located. He advised that five had agreed to do so but that he had not heard yet from the sixth owner, Mr. Tomboulian, because he was out of town. He requested authority to approach all parties involved on details and to attempt to negotiate with Mr. Tomboulian before going to condemnation. He advised that the City Assessor had recommended lowering the assessment of each property involved by $50.00 with the exception of Mr. Georgiou's which would be reduced by $150.00 in return for the rights- of-way granted to the city. Comm. Alo expressed his opinion that all of the owners involved should be reimbursed by the City for any portion of their respective properties that they deed to the City. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to continue his negotiations with the property owners on Crescent Place and report back to this Board. Carried. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS - WATER AGREEMENT: Comm. Pickering reviewed some minor changes made in the agreement between t e City and Village of Cayuga Heights covering water services since the Board authorized the Mayor and Clerk to sign it. He recommended approval of the revised agreement. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and Village of Cayuga Heights for water service for a twenty-year period ending July 1, 1984 as developed by the Water $ Sewer Committee and the City Attorney be approved; that the new rates included therein become effective on October 1, 1964, the next quarterly billing date; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. AYES: S NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor NUSSBAUMER, CLARKE & VELZY AGREEMENT: Comm. Pickering reported that an agreement with Nuss aumer, Clarke f 'Velz)r, consulting engineers, had been prepared for the design of a new pumping station. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the agreement be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee and the City Attorney for study and report. Carried. Page 2 July 22, 1964 CITY DUMP: Comm. reported that the Superintendent, with the cooperation of the Health Department, had made a search for future possible sites for the city dump and so far ha �peen unable to find any suitable location for this purpose. By Comm. Pig: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the City Planning Board and the Greater Ithaca Regional Planning Board to continue this search and make suitable recommendations to this Board. Carried. STEWART PARK: Comm. Leary expressed great satisfaction with the amount of people patronizing Stewart Park during the past week. He advised that between 300 and 400 swimmers are using the bathing beach daily with about 7SO using it on the weekends. He noted the beach is well supervised with trained lifeguards and that water samples are being taken daily to test the turbidity of the water in the area. He stated he was greatly impressed also with the jazz concerts given at the park and hoped they would be continued during the summer. He stated he felt any money spent for improvement of the park was very worthwhile. He concluded by thanking the Bus Committee for extending the bus service to the park. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo R`-SOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed_on audit abstract #14-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BIDS - PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, the Board of Public Works has received and opened a sealed bid for furnishing approximately 100 Park-O-Meter parking meters to the City of Ithaca during 1964, and WHEREAS, the Rockwell Mfg. Co. , the sole bidder, has submitted a total net bid of $47,,.45.per meter. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City of Ithaca with Park-O-Meter parking meters be awarded to the Rockwell Mfg. Co. , in accordance with - the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, the City Traffic Engineer has proposed a traffic actuated signal system for the intersection of Dryden Road with Ithaca Road, Cornell Street, Maple Avenue and Oak Avenu which will provide three phases for moving vehicles and an exclusive pedestrian phase, and WHEREAS, the operation of the system is contingent upon Oak Avenue being one-way west bound, and WHEREAS, maintaining two-way traffic on Oak Avenue would necessitate including an additional traffic movement phase which would (1) complicate the signal operation, (2) decrease the efficiency of traffic movement by increasing the waiting time for a "GO" indication, and (3) increase the initial equipment and labor costs approximately $1,500. , and WHEREAS, the traffic volume entering the intersection from Oak Avenue during peak hours in less than 3% of the total traffic entering the intersection, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Traffic Engineer be directed to proceed with the advertising for the necessary traffic signal equipment to provide three phases for moving vehicles and one exclusive pedestrian phase, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Traffic Ordinance Section 15-178, One Way Streets and Alleys� by adding thereto Oak Avenue from Dryden Road to College Avenue west bound. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna ohns, Nia or s."a BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JULY 22, 1964 De Graff, Homer 12.00 Solomon, Joseph C. & Jane T. 8.25 Griffin, John et al 8.25 Rogalsky, Laura S. 10.44 Spencer, James 2.1.1 Savey, Russell R. 6.33 Roskelly, L. D., L. V., & 1). H. 248.85 City of Ithaca - Youth Bureau 2.75 City of Ithaca - DPW 28.38 APPROVE) BY FINANCE COMMITTEE /7- y -67 Jf. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. August 12, 1964 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners - (6) - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, VanMart er Aldermen - Hart, Hughes, Burns Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey _MINUTES: Minutes of the last meeting were corrected to show that Comm, Leary reported on and introduced the resolution regarding the city dump, shown on page 2 of the min- utes. On motion the minutes were then approved as corrected, CRESCENT PLACE: Robert Burns, a 6th. Ward Alderman, appeared and expressed the grave concern or residents of Crescent Place regarding the sidewalk problem on this street and urged the Board to take some positive action which would offer some protection to the school children and other pedestrians in this area. The problem is that owners of the property located at 107-109 have placed obstacles across their sidewalk to prevent children from using it and have thus caused a dangerous traffic problem for children going to school at South Hill school. A group of residents of this area, including Francis Geddry, James Estes, Oscar Larsen, Carl Larsen and Arthur McNair appeared in person and each in turn testified to the seriousness of the condition. Mr. Geddry read a petition signed by 39 residents of the area requesting that the City take steps to alleviate the problem, and that temporary walks be provided now by the City until some permanent solution is found. Each of those who appeared agreed to deed a right-of-way to the city for that portion of land on which these respective sidewalks are constructed. It was reported that the other owners in the area, with the exception of owners of 107-109 Crescent Place, were also willing to give the City the necessary rights-of-way. Mayor Johns promised that the Board would take further action on the petitioners' request and the matter was referred back to the Highway Committee for further consideration and report thereon. BIDS - TRAFFIC CONTROL EQUUIIPMENT: Bids on traffic control equipment were received, opened and read by the Clerk which included the following items: Item I Controller, Full traffic actuated, Three phases II - Controller, Full traffic actuated, Three phase with actuated phase timer. III - Traffic signals IV - Pedestrian signals V - Pedestrian pushbuttons VI - Vehicle detectors Name of Bidder Items Included in Bid Total Bid Terms General Railway Signal Company VI Only $1,228.90 2 10;n/30 Graybar Electric Company I to V Only 3,426.77 n/30 Traffic Control Equipment Company VI Only 1,080.00 n/30 Westinghouse Electric Supply Company I to V Only 3,411.62 n/30 Brady Supply Corporation I to V Only 3,581. 15 n/30 Baldwin-Hall Co., Inc. I to V Only 3,500.03 n/30 The Marbelite Co. , Inc. I to V Only 4,678.40 n/30 The Eagle Supply Company All Items 60003.65 n/30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on traffic control equipment be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE - USE OF STEWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter from Ithaca College advising that it will need to use Stewart Park facilities that it had used previously except for the tennis courts from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M. on Mondays and Fridays during the Fall. Permission to do so was requested. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 2 August 12, 1964 U.S. ARMY ENGINEERS: The Clerk read a letter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting t at the City furnish it, as soon as possible, with realistic schedules for construction of a new bridge over Taughannock Blvd. across the proposed flood by-pass channel, and for sewer and water relocations. It was indicated that unless it can be expected this channel will be usable, with all temporary detours removed and all utilities relocated, early in 1967, the Army Corps of Engineers will have to consider delaying construction of the flood protection project. Supt. Laverty reported that a meeting is scheduled to be held in Ithaca on August 27th. at which time the matter will be discussed with State Officials and the Army Engineers. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The Clerk called attention to a new Article 18 of the General Municipal Law, effective September 1, 1964, governing conflicts of interest. He re- ported that the law requires that each officer and employee of the City be furnished with a copy of the new law and he distributed a booklet to each member of the Board which included a simple explanation of the law, and the text of the law itself. RELOCATION OF WATER FACILITIES: Comm. Conley presented a general release under an agreement with N.Y.S. Department of Public Works in connection with the cost of re- locating municipally owned facilities maintained for public use. The release, in the amount of $2,155.07, concerned a particular project known as "Relocation of Water Facilities and 5" Force Main on FAC 61-18, FASH 61-18 - Route #13 relocation. He recommended its approval for execution by the Mayor. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute a General Release, in the amount of $2,155.07, to the N,Y, State Department of Public Works covering the city's cost of Relocating Water Facilities and a 5" Force Main near the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center, State Project FAC 61-18, FASH 61-18. Carried. PETER H. JAEGER APPOINTMENT. Comm. Conley reported that Peter H. Jaeger had passed a civil service examination for the position of Senior Engineering Aide and recommended , his appointment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that Peter H. Jaeger be appointed to the position of Senior Engineering Aide in the Water Department at an annual salary of $4,214.00; and that his appointment be effective August 16, 1964 for a probational period of 16 weeks. Carried. NUSSBAUMER CLARKE & VELZY AGREEMENT: Comm. Conley presented an agreement with Nussbaumer, Clarke & Velzy for the design of a new water pumping station. He advised that it had been approved by the City Attorney with the understanding that the standard "Waiver of Immunity" clause be included, fie recommended its approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Agreement with Nussbaumer, Clarke � Velzy for the design of a new water pumping station be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City; and that the consultants be requested to include the standard "Waiver of Immunity" clause required by law. Carried, MODJESKI & MASTER - BRIDGE INSPECTION: By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that invoice , payable to Modjeski $ Masters, in the amount of $3,525,90 for engineering services rendered in connection with the inspection of 29 bridges in the City be approved for payment. Carried. GUNITING - E. STATE STREET WALL: Comm, VanMarter reported that A. Belanger & Son had used 825 bagg of cemen i eting its work on guniting the E. State Street Wall project. He stated that the work had been approved by the City Engineer and recommended _ that the contractor be paid the sum of $6142675 which represents the total cost of 825 bags at a unit cost of $7.79 per hag. By Comm. VanMarter: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $6,426.75, payable to A. Belanger & Son, for guniting the E. State Street Wall be and hereby 1s approved for payment. Carried, 07 PTT9TJC WORKS -PRCCEET)TNIGS ACCC! '?T") RPSC7TVARU :ATTC,TT"T 12, 14 64 Cornell. University 1'1'000.00 -- New York State Department of Tlulhli,� `•0riws 20.03- Grant, Clayton 30.r)b -- 3enninrer 1.q2 Yansin7 Develonement Corp. 11-7.73 'ATinkleman Construction Co. (-,1.79 Yell-ow Barn 14ater Co. 22.00 - Constniction Co,. 15.00 '4tv of Ithaca %inklemar Construction Co. 35.00 Deonarlo, Frank & Anthony J. To.00 Rhodes, Dr. F. 10.00 Yorse C-haih Co. 1111--1.00 Yanninq,Evelyn A. IT. 1 Criss 11 I Calvin & Hartha R. 0.25 Mc Lean, Hilde-ganie 13�.00 Vaaret, Raymond H. & No-eri H. 902.25 Ca po.),ro s s i f Albert ?z Joanne 76.00 Burns, Robert Y. & Carol 02.80 Anderson, Britton 0. & Edith 946.30 Anderson, Britton Edith 20,4.40 P. & C. Food Yarket 107.34' -Ii.amson, Robert T., 11 ,31 33-ty of Ithaca Stewart Park 76?.54 Ithaca Catholics Activitips, ' 0.00 - City of Ithaca - S-we-r Station ChenamYn Roofing 13,03 ;heft Metal Inc. Town of 'Ithaca 41 1.2 Village of Cayuga Hei,rhts 15.63 Village of Cayuga HeO-vhts ?4.r)1 City of Itbar-a - 'viinkleman Consfrniction Co. 365.11 , "linkleman "onstrlict"Lon Co. 19c).74 City of Ithaca - 73ener. ,41 Fund 20.40 City of Ithada - DF',v' - General, Fmid New York State Dent. or 'Public Works 2 0.29._ 5, RY FINANCE C XWYTTT-�,F, Frirview ALs`�oci.-,tes Trnvelers Ins7lirr-ace Co. 1.00 Page 3 August 12, 1964 STEWART PARK DREDGING: After some discussion as to whether or not to accept a license from the Office of General Services, State of New York, for the dredging of the swimming area at Stewart Park, action was deferred pending discussion of the matter with the Stewart Park Commission. The Clerk was directed to request the Chairman of the Stewart Park Commission to call a meeting of the Commission at an early date to discuss the matter further. PARKS CLOSING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby establishes a closing time of 10:00 p.m. in all public parks in the City; and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to erect signs in all public parks in the City indicating the established closing time. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #15-1964, be and hereby are approved for payment; and that the hills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to amend Section 15-180 of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, be amended by adding thereto the following: i� Elmira Road; from Meadow Street to the south City Line. Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to appropriate the sum of $400.00 to budget account #187, traffic control, to finance the purchase and installation of the necessary signs for the posting of the NO PARKING regulation on Elmira Road. Carried. ALBANY STREET TRAFFIC: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer be authorized to investigate the possibility of prohibiting left hand turns for northbound traffic on Albany Street at State Street and, upon determining a proper regulation, promulgate a temporary regulation for a period of not to exceed 90 days. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented a bus report for the month of July indicating a loss for the month, before amortization, of $1,584.23 and after amortization of $2,585.23. STUDENT LAUNDROMAT - WATER BILL PENALTY: Mr. David Turk appeared before the Board and protested a penalty of 21.67 added to his water bill received for the Student Laundromat located at 402 112 College Avenue for the period ending May 1st. He contended he never received a bill for this period and that if he had it would have been paid on time to avoid the penalty. He was advised by the Superintendent to pay the entire bill at this time pending a review of his protest by the Water & Sewer Committee of the Board. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Mr. Turk's protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna J61ins, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. August 26, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo Aldermen - Hart Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CRESCENT PLACE: A group of residents from Crescent Place appeared before the Board once again and asked what steps have been taken to rectify the sidewalk condition on their street. They were advised that a plan is being worked out that is considered will be feasible from an engineering standpoint and that will be at no cost to the property owners in the area. BIDS - METERSO VALVES, HYDRANTS: Bids on magnetic water meters, valves and fire Ey Urgn-ts were received, opened -and read as follows MAGNETIC WATER METERS 5/8" Trade 5/8x3/4 Trade 3/4" Trade I" Trade Hersey-Sparling Meter Co. a,$29.67 I_._7F 29.67"""'1, /:) 44.bl 2, -MIT"-n oDa-- b. 31.04 31.79 46.63 68.25 Rockwell Mfg. Co. a. 30.00 30.00 1.75 45.00 1.75 66.00 Neptune Meter Co. a. 29.72 1.75 29.72 1.75 44.58 2.30 65.38 3.20 Worthington Corp. a. 28.80 1.75 28.80 1.75 43.20 2.30 63.36 3.10 a. = less connections b. = with connections By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bids on water meters be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. HYDRANTS Discount Darling Valve & Mfg. Company $181.50 ea. 2110; n/3 BY Comm-Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on hydrants be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. WATER VALVES 690 Sig 1219 Discount Darling Valve & Mfg. Company 61.90 96.7S 1-85.65 2/10;n-F30 BY Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on water valves be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. AIRPORT PETITION: The Clerk read a letter received from the New York Flying Farmers requesting the Board to give every consideration to the continued use of the municipal airport. They contended the trend toward much greater use of general aviation type aircraft will very soon make the close-in airport a prime community asset. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. ELMIRA-SPENCER ROAD WATER RATES: BY Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the water rate in the Elmira-Spencer Road areas, annexed to the City as of January 1, 1958, be established at rate and one-half, effectivethe first billing date .fter September 1st. as 11"Pr6cl to by the residents 'f this area at the time of annexation. 0 Carried. • 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AUGUST 26, 1964 Yellow Barn Water Co. 22.00 , Burris Plumbing 1.70 Lansing Development Corp. 4.60 j Donohue_Halverson 4.36 ✓ City of Ithaca 15.00 '� - Grant, C 33.40y ' y Natgun Corp. 39.68 t Ithaca Plumbing Supply • 2.63 t Haversticks & Co„ Inc. 5.53.59 i Stevenson, Frank S. 15.00 Kaaret, Raymond H. & Neeri H. 15.00 £ Stafford, Glen D. & Durcy ff. 11.61 Hoover, Margaret D. 11.61 Paino, Anthony T. & Celia F. 10.81✓/ . Morse Chain Co. 32.76✓✓Lawrence, A. A. & Stickles, L. W. 5.73 Swarthout, George 9.25 ✓ • Pettrillose, Mildred 14.85✓, Forgign Missions Presbyterian Church 11.85 '/ Chase, Francis 2.11 . • Kolar, John P. & Mary G. 3.43 V Bossard, Foster 18.33 Cheek, Neil H. Jr 11.53 Avery, Florence H. 11.53 Co-op Food Stores 110.12 / Ithaca College 109.82 ✓/ Rothschilds Bros. 455.61 Bush, William 228.55 Leonard, Homer K. & Freida A. 146.90 V Love, James D. & Alice M. 224.40 Wood, Carlton L. & Evelyn B. 136.75 '/ Rosen, Casper 113.25 ✓ Keiffer, Mildred 172.80 Bond, George To & Helen 152.50 Williamson, Robert 8,08' ,lPt/ aA' W'? J37, 57 Rf w ,s, S 7? 3 x,-<5-7 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE /2,, Z:Zl _. �� Page 2 August 16, 1064 SLATERVILLE ROAD HOUSE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering WHEREAS, the City owns a house, located at 1525 Slaterville Road in the Town of Ithaca, which is in a dilapidated condition and would require extensive repairs and alterations to return it to a condition that would make it suitable for occupancy, and WHEREAS, the City is currently paying taxes on this house, which is deemed to be of no use to the City, and WHEREAS, efforts to sell this property have been unsuccessful, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized to have the house torn down and thus cause it to be removed from the tax roll. Carried. SOIL SURVEY - STATE $ BUFFALO STREET BRIDGES: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request Hough Soils Engineering Laboratories to submit a proposal for soil surveys and analyses in the vicinity of the abutments of the State and Buffalo Street bridges across the Inlet as recommended by Modjeski & Masters in a letter, dated August 12, 1964, addressed to the City Engineer. Carried. MOD,ESKI $ MASTERS - BRIDGE INSPECTION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that invoice #2, payable odjeski & Masters, in the amount of $2,493.86 for engineering services rendered in connection with the inspection of the city's bridges be approved for payment; making the total payments to date for these services $6,109.76. Carried. BUFFALO STREET BRIDGE REPAIRS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that tp. .; repairs to the W. Buffalo Street bridge and dam which have been suggested by Modjeski and Masters, at an estimated cost of $2,500.00, be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study of its feasibility and the availability of funds for such a project. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE AGREEMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request received from Ithaca College to use facilities at the Newman Municipal Golf Course and Stewart Park be approved; that an annual fee of $350.00 for use of the designated areas be approved; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare a suitable agreement for this purpose which shall include adequate property damage and public liability insurance for the City's protection. Carried. STEWART PARK DREDGING: Comm. Leary reported that a meeting of the Stewart Park Commission will be held on Tuesday, September 1, 1964 at 4:30 p.m. to further discuss the dredging of the bathing beach at Stewart Park. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RF7:'1OLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on au '_t abstract #16-1964 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Westinghouse Electric Supply Company for furnishing the City with traffic signal equipment consisting of Items I - V in the total amount of $3,408.22 for these items in accordance with terms of its bid as submitted on August 12, 1964, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to the General Railway Signal Equipment Company for furnishing vehicle detectors, Item VI in the total amount of $1,228.90, in accordance with the terms of its bids as submitted - it being the second low bidder on this item and being deemed by this Board as being the most advantageous to the City because it offered delivery within three days whereas the low bidder offered delivery in 60 days and the net difference amounts to only $124. 12. Unanimously Carried. EMERGENCY VEHICLE SPEED: Comm. Alo criticized the speed with hich some emergency vehicles use the City streets. He stated that some of the Sheriff's cars have been exceeding the speed limits in the City and he expressed his opinion that this was entirely unnecessary. Comm. Leary stated he had talked with the Sheriff about this matter and that the Sheriff felt that the sound of the siren gives the impression of excessive speed where actually they may not be exceeding the speed limit. He suggested that the Mayor be authorized to contact the Sheriff about this matter. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to call the Sheriff's attention to this matter with a request that he ask the drivers of his vehicles to observe the city's speed limit. Carried. ,�?n motion the meeting was adjourned. cz 13-4fk ate) Ge.c. :^. °lean, City (71erc Hunni .Johns, Na;,or 1 108 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 98 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo Aldermen - Hughes, Macali Acting Attorney - Richard Mulvey Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty .w Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt City Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Comm. Alo reported that the following action taken on the Taughannock Blvd. brig at the Board's last meeting has been inadvertently omitted from the minutes of that session: "By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the arrangement of an agreement with Modjeski $ Masters, consulting engineers, for the preliminary studies and final design of a new bridge on Taughannock Boulevard, across the proposed flood control channel, as requested by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Carried." He recommended the minutes be amended to include this motion. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last meeting be amended by adding thereto the fore- going motion; and that they be approved as amended. Carried. The Clerk reported that the Board's action, even though omitted from the minutes, had been presented to the Council at its meeting held on September 2nd, and that the Council had approved the Board's request in this matter. He reported further that the Council had, in turn, requested the Board to consider the idea of having the bridge constructed at right angles to the boulevard in order to maintain a good safe entrance to Cass Marina Park. CRESCENT PLACE SIDEWALKS: A large delegation of property owners on Crescent Place appeared before the Board once again and presented a petition requesting that a public pedestrian right-of-way be provided on Crescent Place in such a way that the safety of the many children living in the area be a foremost consideration in arriving at a practical, equitable decision. It was further requested that the right-of-way be provided in such a way that the dangerous traffic conditions which now prevail in front of 107-09 Crescent Place not be further enhanced by any construction which would narrow the street and increase the curve which now exists; and that two-way traffic be continued on Crescent Place. The petition contained 74 signatures of residents of the area. Mr. Francis Geddry, a spokesman for the group, asked what the City's plans for correcting the existing conditions are and how soon the petitioners may expect relief. Mr. John LoPinto appeared as attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Tomboulian, owners of 107-109 Crescent Place, and expressed his opinion that the petition was not a proper legal address to the Board. He stated his clients would resist any attempt at condemnation considered by the City. He reviewed the lenghty, costly steps involved in condemnation proceedings. He then presented and reviewed a sketch showing the continuation of a proposed sidewalk around the Tomboulian property which he stated had been deemed feasible from an engineering viewpoint by the city engineering department and accept- able by his clients. He advised that his clients had agreed to pay for the entire cost of constructing all of the new sidewalk shown on the sketch. He concluded by again registering his objection to the petition presented to the Board, and urged the Board not to recommend condemnation proceedings to the Council. The property owners present objected to the proposed plan mainly because it provided no area between the sidewalk and the street, particularly in front of 107-108 Crescent Place, where traffic conditions are deemed to be the most dangerous. Engineer Melchen presented the following written report on the subject: "The existence of privately-owned sidewalks on the south side of Crescent Place, Hudson Street to the east line of #111, presents the following problems: Page 2 September 9, 1964 "(a) No sidewalk is available on public property for use by the general public, (b) Plantings of trees and shrubs between the sidewalk and the roadway obstruct the vision of vehicle operators. (c) The BPW has no jurisdiction or control over privately owned pedestrian walk ways. It is believed to be in the best interest of the public in general that public side- walks be provided on Crescent Place. Three alternative means of furnishing such public sidewalks are presented for con- sideration. 1. Order sidewalks installed on public property, 2. Order sidewalks installed on existing public right-of-way in front of 107-109 Crescent Place with transition sections of sidewalk to adjoining existing privately-owned sidewalks. Comments: Alternatives 1 and 2 provide no relief of traffic hazards since imple- mentation would: (a) reduce widths of the street. (b) shorten the radius of the turn in front of #107-109. If street width is to be maintained, additional right of way must be acquired by the City on the north side of Crescent Place. The obstruction to driver vision may be removed under the present provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Negotiate for the acquisition by the city of lands which privately-owned side- walks presently occupy; should negotiations fail in any case, then condemnation of such land may be necessary, Comments: Sidewalks may be maintained in their present location. Present sidewalks would become public sidewalks within the public right-of-way. No change in street width would be required. No change in street alignment would be required. Obstructions to vision lying within the public right-of-way may be removed by city forces. Minimum construction costs will be necessary by the City and by property owners. The cost of any condemnation proceedings is not known." Upon inquiry by the Superintendent, Mr. LoPinto promised to put his client's offer in writing and forward it to the Board within the next few days. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that action on the matter be deferred at this time pending receipt of a written offer from Mr. LoPinto's clients. Comm. Alo stated for the record that he would oppose any attempt to recommend condemnation. Motion Carried. HIGHLAND PLACE PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from Doris B. Miegs, owner of an apartment house on Highland Place, requesting that parking be prohibited on both sides of Highland Place because it is steep, narrow and forms a semi-circular curve. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be approved; and that the Traffic Engineer and Chief of Police be directed to establish a no-parking regulation on both sides of Highland Place on a 90-day trial basis. Carried. Page 3 September 9', 1964 MARGUERITE CULLIGAN - SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Marguerite Culligan, 215 N. Plain Street, in which she enclosed a bill received from her plumber in the amount of $44.25 for repairing a stopped sewer at her residence. She contended the City should pay the bill because it was the third time she had similar trouble since the new paving was put in. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. JOSEPH SCAGLIONE - WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott, attorney for Mr. Joseph Scaglione - 311 E. Lincoln Street - in which he registered his client's objection to a bill in the amount of $250.80 received from the City for a new water service to serve his property. lie contended his client had already paid for this service at the time Lincoln Street was rebuilt in 1962. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. NAVY RECRUITING STATION REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from the U.S. Navy Recruiting Station requesting that the parking space located in front of 111 West State Street be made available to the Navy Recruiting Station on a permanent basis to serve its office relocated at this address. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the request be denied. Carried. MARINA PETITION: The Clerk read a petition from boat owners utilizing the present marina acuities at the Cass Marina Park requesting the City to construct an additional marina facility that would accommodate cruisers up to 40 feet in length. It contained 24 signatures. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. AGREEMENT OF ADJUSTMENT - FLOOD CONTROL PROJECT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Department of Public Works requesting the execution of an agreement of adjustment in the amount of $1.00, payment waived, covering Map Nos. 3 and 4 of the Ithaca Flood Project. Superintendent Laverty reported that the City had already agreed to furnish without cost, all lands, easements and rights-of-way necessary for the construction of this project. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends to the Council that it adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of an Agreement of Adjustment as requested by N.Y.S. Dept. of Public Works. Carried. MAUDE M. SHEFFER CEMETERY REQUEST: The Clerk reported receipt of $200.00 from the estate of Maude L.M. Sheffer to be held in trust by the City and the interest thereon to be used for the perpetual care of the C.S. Sheffer lot in the City Cemetery. He recommended that the Controller be authorized to accept and sign an official receipt for this legacy as requested by Mark R. LaFrance, Executor, By Comm, Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board approves acceptance of the $200.00 legacy from the Estate of Maude M. Sheffer for the perpetual care of the C.S. Sheffer lot in the City Cemetery; and that the Controller be authorized to sign and execute on behalf of the city, under its corporate seal, the official receipt requested by the Executor. Carried. TEMPORARY CITY HALL e Clerk reported hat the Council had authorized the purchase of certain properties owned by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. at the corner of Cayuga and Green Streets and for the temporary use as a City Hall until a new building can be built. lie reported further that the Council had authorized the Board to proceed with the hiring of an office system firm or architect to do office layouts for these buildings and to contract with a firm for alterations thereto, the cost to be charged to the Temporary City Hall Acquisition Fund. Controller Weinstein reported receipts of written proposals ,to do such a layout from one engineer and one architect and verbal proposals from a systems firm and an office equipment company. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposals received by the Controller be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 4 September 9, 1964 BIDS - WATER METERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bid received on August 26, 1964 from Hersey-Sparling Meter Company for furnishing the City of Ithaca with magnetic water meters be accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted because it is the lowest bid of the companies whose meter parts are stocked by the Water Department. Carried. BIDS - HYDRANTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bid received from the Darling Valve Mfg. Co. on hydrants and water valves be accepted in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA WATER CONTRACT: Comm. Conley called attention to the fact that the Town of Ithaca had riot yet signed the contract between the City and the Town for continued water service. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to call this matter to the attention of the Town Board with a request for approval of the agreement submitted in this matter. Carried. CLIFF STREET RT/WAY: The Superintendent presented a right-of-way agreement for storm sewer purposes at 710-714 Cliff Street received from Geoige H. and Patricia Apgar and recommended approval. L,p By Comm. Pickering; seconded by Comm. Leary �--� RESOLVED, that the right-of-way agreement be accepted and approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and esecute it on behalf of the City, under its corporate seal, and place it on file. Carried. SIDEWALKS: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the following property owners be directed to replace their blacktop sidewalks and driveways with concrete upon ten days' notice in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board: Jay Gee, 110 E. Marshall Street Bishops, 426-438 !Vest State Street AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, in the event of their failure to comply with this directive, the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to make these changes at the respective owner's expense. Carried. GUNITING PAYMENT: Comm. Alo reported that the guniting work performed under contract by - A. Belanger & Sons had been inspected and approved by the City Engineer and recommended payment of $5,637.20 to the contractor, making a total payment to date of $12,063.95. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the voucher in today's audit, payable to A. Belanger & Sons, in the amount of $5,637.20 be approved subject, however, to all liens thereon being satisfied by the Contractor. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #17-1964, be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT - TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Comm. Alo reported that on June 17 the Common Council considered the recommendation of the Board of Public Works regarding the designation of a person to assume the duties of Traffic Engineer and referred the matter back to the Board for further consideration. At present Code Sec. 15-23a of the Traffic Ordinance established the City Engineer as Traffic Engineer and further established the duties and functions of this position. The Board wishes to designate one of the present employees in the City Engineer's Office as Traffic Engineer, whose functions are outlined in Code Sec. 15-23b of the Traffic Ordinance. To that end, the Board recommends the adoption of the following code amendment by the Common Council: Page S September 9, 1964 Section 15-23 City Traffic Engineer a) Office established, official designated. The office of City Traffic Engineer is hereby established. The Board of Public Works shall designate by resolution an engineer in the City Engineer's Office who shall serve as City Traffic Engineer in addition to his other functions and who shall exercise the powers and duties with traffic as provided in this Chapter. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to amend Section 1S-23 of the Code as hereinabove recommended. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a bus report for the month of August which indicated a loss, before amortization, of $1,489.55 for the period and after amortization of $2,490.5S. He expressed his belief that when the schools reopen there will be a noticeable increase in the revenues which will help to offset the losses. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Cv Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor BOARD OF PT)RLIC U'iORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPTEMBER 9, 1964 E Cornell. University $ 22,689.71 PP''OVEI" FI •A .,E COT!NITTEE /lam/ r �/ Kerstin Carlsson 9.66 PETER S. LEVATICH, ARCHITECT 408 EAST UPLAND ROAD, ITHACA, NEW YORK 607 - 273 - 0085 September 8, 1964 Mr. Fred Weinstein Comptroller City of Ithaca City Hall Ithaca, New York Dear Mr. Weinstein: I should like to verify our conversation at your office last Friday concerning the layout of new City Offices in the former Electric and Gas buildings on Green Street. I understand that the project consists basically in utilizing and adapting certain available office space in the above mentioned buildings to accomodate the City Offices now in the City Hall, including the Police Department, in a manner which will give each department space and facilities proportionate to their needs . I further understand that it is the intention of the City to regard the new 16cation temporary in nature until a new City Hall will be constructed and that therefore the greatest economy shall be attempted in the new work required to be done . I gather that the City wishes to have the work completed as quickly as possible and recognizes that the cooperation of all departments involved in the move will greatly facilitate the layout work as will the rapidity with which decisions can be made . I am advised that certain office equipment and partition work left behind by the Electric & Gas Co. should be incorporated in the new layout as far as possible . To accomplish the above I propose : a) to develop a layout for approval based on the space available in the new buildings and on the individual. needs of the City Departments . My office is in the position to start work immediately on the projeot if required, Mr. Feinstein -2- Sept. 8, '64 b) to prepare contract documents (drawings and specifications) describing any work that has to be done by a contractor in the new buildings . These contract documents shall be of such nature that they can be submitted to contractors for competitive bidding. c) to supervise tree execution of the work required of the contractor(s ) . d) to check and approve the contractor's requests for payment, to approve materials and the work, to select colors, etc. as required by the work to be done. e ) to perform the above in a professional capacity for the City; in the quickest, most economical manner and in the best interest of the City. Since the extent of my work is dependent on a host of unknowns, i.e. the spaces to be occupied, the accuracy of existing drawings thereof, the conditions encountered at the new building, the quantity of the equipment existing there, the quantity of equipment the City wishes to move or purchase, the cooperation and the manner of decision making on part of the City, the possibility of help from the City Engineer's Office in doing certain pertinent drafting, tabulations etc. , I am entirely unable to predict the cost of my professional services . The only mutually equitable compensation in such a case is remuneration on a per diem basis . Our services shall be charged at 24 (two and one quarter) times technical salaries . Technical salaries are at the levels of 45.00 per hour for the principal 's time 43 .00 per hour for the professional assistant's time. No clerical time shall be charged. The only reimbursable expense shall be the actual cost of reproduction of the contract documents which should be about 440.00 for a ,fob this size. To give the City some estimate at all about the possible cost range of the professional services, I venture to place it between $800 and $1, 800 total. However, I shall feel obligated to inform the City of a more accurate estimate as soon as my work gets under way. My books shall be open for the City 's inspection at mutually convenient times . I shall consider it a privilege to be of service to the City of Ithaca and to contribute my skill and 'knowledge to the creation of an efficient and respectable temporary City '-fall. Rep ect#ully yours, Peter S. Levatich PSL/asl BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 1:00 P.M. September 18, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hughes, Hart Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineer - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Mayor Johns welcomed Ralph C. Smith to his first meeting as a member of the Board since his appointment. WATER SUPPLY: Superintendent Laverty informed the Board that he was a little alarmed about the water supply, because of the continued drought, and had taken steps to ask the public to volunteer to use water conservatively until some relief appears evident. He stated he was asking the public, through the press and radio, to refrain from watering lawns and washing cars temporarily. He advised there has been only 2 inches of rain since August 1st. which is 3 1/2 inches below normal for this time of year. �. He stated he did not feel the situation is critical at this time but determined the c�0 public should be informed of the situation. TEMPORARY CITY HALL: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to hear a report from the Buildings & Grounds Committee regarding the hiring of someone to do an office layout for the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas properties, recently purchased by the City, for municipal office use. Superintendent Laverty reported four pro- posals to do this work had been received. One was from an individual working for Cornell University, one from an engineer, one from an architect and one from an office systems person. The proposal submitted by the Architect, Mr.. Peter Levatich ,-mA recommended by the Committee, Mayor, Superintendent and Controller, who had re- viewed all of the proposals. (See copy of proposal attached to the minutes) A general discussion ensued regarding the total cost and some concern was expressed because this could not be limited to a maximum figure. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Mr. Levatich be hired by the Board as a consultant under the following terms: , 1) to perform items a,b, and a contained in his proposal. 2) that he shall start work immediately and have his work completed by October 8, 1964 if possible. 3) that in any event the total cost for these three phases shall not exceed a total amount of $1800.00, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare an agreement covering this work; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute same on behalf of the City. Carried. Controller Weinstein recommended that a Committee be designated to confer with the Architect in this work. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Mayor and Superintendent be designated as such a Committee. Carried. HIGHLAND PLACE: Mr. Joseph Rustyak, 103 Highland Place, appeared and presented a petition requesting that the ban on parking on both sides of Highland Place, pro- mulgated on a 90-day trial basis at the direction of the Board, be reversed and that the ban be lifted immediately. The petitioners cited the return of the students ' which causes a critical condition and asked the immediate relief pending further discussion of the matter. At the Board's direction the Engineer was authorized to discontinue the ban as re- quested in the petition pending a further discussion of the situation. CRESCENT PLACE SIDEWALKS: At the request of the Mayor, a discussion of the Crescent Street sidewalk situation took place. As a result the City Attorney was authorized to contact the attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Tomboulian and find out if they will be willing to convey a right-of-way over their sidewalk for pedestrian use only. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 23, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were duly approved. CRESCENT PLACE SIDEWALK: Mr. Tomboulian, 107-109 Crescent Place, appeared before the Boar with John LoPinto, his attorney, regarding the sidewalk dispute on Crescent Place. Mr. Lo Pinto once again pleaded with the Board not to interfere in what he contended was a private dispute between area residents that can be settled by those involved. Once again he reviewed a sketch, presented to the Board on September 9th, showing a plan for the construction of a proposed sidewalk around his client's property. He insisted that this was feasible from an engineering viewpoint and that it was the only sound solution to the problem. He stated that his client re- fused categorically to give a right-of-way for pedestrians over his present side- walk as requested by the City Attorney. He called attention to his client's will- ingness to pay up to $1,000.00 as his share of the cost of constructing the sidewalk shown in the sketch and as stated in a letter dated September 10, 1964 (see letter attached to minutes) . He predicted that the City would not be successful if it attempted to condemn any part of his client's property. He advised the Board that condemnation proceedings in this matter would be very costly and would take a long time. He urged the Board not to become involved in condemnation proceedings but to accept his client's offer and construct the sidewalk recommended in the sketch presented. Action on this matter will be found later in the proceedings of this meeting. BIDS - BUTTERFLY VALVE: The following bid on furnishing the Water Department with a 24" electric motor operated butterfly valve was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Henry Pratt Company $2,040.00 Net 30 days It was the only bid received on this equipment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bid on the butterfly valve be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP - GAS REPLACEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp. requesting approval of plans submitted for a proposed gas main replacement in the 500 block of S. Plain Street to provide for increased requirements of natural gas and the renewal of an old gas main. Supt. Laverty recommended approval. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the plans submitted for the gas main replacement in the 500 block of S. Plain Street be approved as requested. Carried. SCHOOL ZONES - SPEED LIMIT: The Clerk read a letter from the South Hill P.T.A. re- questing that a 15-mile per hour speed limit be established on Aurora and Hudson ' Streets adjacent to the South Hill School. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering � RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Traffic t Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. N. CAYUGA STREET SIDEWALK: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. James W. McCall, 424 N. Cayuga Street, complaining about cars being parked all day in the 400 block of N. Cayuga Street which makes it very difficult for her to use her driveway. She requested that either parking be prohibited in this area or parking meters installed. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. JOHN LoPINTO ATTORNEYS MICHAEL LoPINTO 405-407 FIRBT NATIONAL BANK BLDG. ITHACA, NEW YORK TELEPHONE AR 3-2761 September 10, 1964 Dept. of Public Works of City of Ithaca City Hall Ithaca, New York RE: Diran and Ruth Tomboulian Property, 107-109 Crescent Place, Ithaca, New York Gentlemen: This follows my oral communication with your Board yesterday at City Hall concerning the matter of a proposed sidewalk on the south side of Crescent Place from the Estes property at 103 in part, eastward and southeastward, as the street curves, north of Geddry at 105, north of my clients, and northeast of Larsen at 111 . This will confirm that my clients have authorized me to relate, as I have related, and again now relate, to your Board and to the Superintendent of Public Works of the City of Ithaca, that they are willing to contribute to the cost of a new side- walk, as sketched and flashed in red crayon on the map of the City Engineerts Office, dated July 7, 1964, relating to a portion of Crescent Place, with which you are familiar, in a reasonable and audited expense to my clients, not to excee,1 $1,000.00, with no part of the sidewalk to be within the property lines of my clients, and no condemnation of my clients ' property attempted . This contemplates, and we make it a condition, that Estes, Geddry and Larsen convey, as they have offered to convey to the City, their portions of their own private sidewalks in- volved, so that one continuous sidewalk contemplated by the said sketch of the City Engineer can be completed as shown on the said sketch, or with reasonable modification. At the meeting yesterday, I elaborated on the law and the practical problems involved, and it is not necessary now to repeat them. I merely point out again that the plan suggested by the City Engineer's Office and the Superintendent of Public Works, which is acceptable to us as per the said sketch, will save the City money, rather than compel the City to pay awards in condemnation, assuming the City could succeed in this. That plan also would avoid direct cost to Estes, Geddry and Larsen, which they would otherwise have if the City installs a new sidewalk under some other plan as direct respective special improvement assessments to them. Dept . of Public Works -2- September 10, 1961L I trust the City will either follow the idea set forth in the sketch, or eliminate itself entirely from this problem, which I believe is a mere neighborhood squabble, with about 90Io emotional disturbance on all sides . I submit that the City should not lend its great powers to aid and abet such a situation. The parties themselves , if they will be cool and objective, can solve this problem themselves . Thank you for your courtesy and consideration yesterday. Respectfully yours, Z(" , _---�`ohn LoPint o JL:m car a � k Page 2 September 23, 1964 BISHOP'S OF ITHACA - SIDEWALK: The Clerk read a letter from Bishop's of Ithaca, Inc. protesting an or er received from the Superintendent to replace its asphalt sidewalk at 426-438 Nest State Street with concrete. It was brought to the Board's attention that this sidewalk was installed without the necessary permit. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board affirm its action taken on September 9, 1964, regarding this matter; and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to notify Bishop's accordingly. Carried. GOLDSMITH'S NURSING HOME - SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Florence W. Goldsmith requesting permission to connect a sewer service to the existing sewer line serving the Tompkins County Memorial Hospital on the Trumansburg Road. She stated that she is going to build a new nursing home on property she is purchasing along the Trumansburg Road about 225 feet southeasterly from the Odd Fellows property. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. OTTO B. SCHOENFELD WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read an application from Otto B. Schoenfeld for permission to connect to the 8" city water main at the intersection of Warren Road and Winthrop Drive Extension to serve his development in this area. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo QO RESOLVED, that the application be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Johns announced he had appointed Ralph C. Smith to fill the vacancies on all standing committees of the Board created by the resignation of M.C. Vanr4arter. Comm. Alo called attention to a vacancy on the Capital Improvements Review Committee and the Planning Board caused also by Mr. VanMarter's resignation. Mayor Johns stated he would fill these vacancies soon. MODJESKI & MASTERS PAYMENT: Superintendent Laverty presented and recommended for payment an invoice in the amount of $3,600.84, payable to Modjeski $ Masters, for engineering services in connection with the inspection of 29 bridges in the City. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the invoice in the amount of $3,600.84, payable to Modjeski $ Masters, for engineering services be approved for payment as recommended. Carried. NEW CITY HALL: The Superintendent reported that the Council had requested the Board to assemble all facts and information deemed necessary to prepare a sound program for the construction of a new City Hall. He presented the following floor space requirements for City Hall offices and land space requirements for a two-story building to house such offices on the present site of the City Hall Annex at 330 E. State Street. OFFICE FLOOR AREA (SQ. FT.) Assessor 1,080 Attorney 120 Building Commissioner 600 Chamberlain 2,000 Civil Service 200 Clerk 1,417 Conference Rooms 400 Controller 250 Council Chamber 1,200 Engineer 1,800 Mayor 300 Planner 1,884 Sealer, Weights & Measures 100 Supt. of Public Works 200 Urban Renewal Administrator 1,200 Welfare Office 100 Youth Bureau 625 Total Office Space Needed 137476 Sq. Ft. Assuming that needed office space shall be 650 of the gross floor area provided in the building, then a building will be required which will furnish 20,732 Sq. Ft. gross floor area. The gross land area at 326-330 E. State Street is 19,425 Sq. Ft. Page 3 September 23, 1964 Net land area after building is constructed is 9,059 which will be available for parking and other uses. Approximately 20 vehicles may be accommodated in a park- ing lot utilizing the land area remaining after a new building is constructed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the floor space requirements presented by the Superintendent be forwarded to the Common Council for its consideration. Carried. WEST HILL PARK: Superintendent Laverty requested permission to proceed with surveys to design the extension southerly of Warren Place to service the proposed West Hill Park being offered to the City by Mr. & mfrs. L.H. McDaniels. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the necessary survey concerning this matter. Carried. EDWIN N. LYNCH APPOINTMENT: The Superintendent reported that Edwin N. Lynch had passed a civil service examination for the position of Parks & Grounds Supervisor and recommended his appointment. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that Edwin N. Lynch be an ointed to the position of Parks $ Grounds Super- visor, that his appointment be effective on October 1, 1964 at an annual rate of $6,746.00 - his present rate; and that it be for a probational period of 16 weeks. Carried. WEST HILL TRAFFIC SURVEY: Engineer Melchen presented a report of "West Hill School Traffic 4 Safety Survey" which was authorized by the Board on January 9, 1963. In his report he recommended new sidewalk construction, relocation of concrete stairway from Chestnut Street to the school playground, and abandoning a hazardous school rprossing on Elm Street. Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan SOLVED, that the report submitted by the City Engineer regarding traffic and safety conditions in the West Hill School area be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking 4 Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that water invoice #3496 in the amount of $346.30, rendered to Burton Andersor: 531 S. Meadow Street, be expunged; and that a new invoive in the amount of $208.36, in place thereof, be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that invoice #3497 in the amount of $204.40, also rendered to 11r. Anderson, be expunged; because part of the expense involved should be borne by the City due to the widening of S. Meadow Street; and that a new invoive in the amount of $11.16 - Mr. Anderson's share - be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that water invoice #3503 in the amount of $41. 12, rendered to the Town of Ithaca, be expunged; and that a new invoice in the amount of $41.02 in place thereof be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. N.Y.S. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - SEWER EASEMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Mayor be authorized to execute on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal, a General Release to N.Y. State Department of Public Works for a possible easement for a sewer line over property at 120 York Street, owned by Bessie S. Johnson and appropriated by N.Y. State Department of Public Works for Route #13 relocation. Carried. MARGUERITE CULLIGAN - SEWER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the plumber's bill in the amount of $44.25 received by Marguerite Culligan for repairing a stopped sewer at 215 N. Plain Street be approved for payment by the City because the stoppage occurred between the walk and the street in the house lateral which is deemed to be a part of the city's sewer system and therefore should be the City's responsibility. Carried. Page 4 September 23, 1964 JOSEPH SCAGLIONE WATER SERVICE: Comm. Conley reported the objection raised by Joseph Scaglione at the last meeting to an invoice received from the City for a new water service at 311 E. Lincoln Street had been investigated and that it had been determined that the work done in 1960 consisted of installing two sewer laterals and a one inch water service in three ditches. The use of three ditches and a larger service resulted in a much larger bill than his neighbors. In 1964 Mr. Scaglione requested an additional 3/4" service line, probably because he felt the 1" line would be inadequate to serve a small store and additional building. It was the Committee's feeling that the bill of $2SO.80 rendered for the additional 3/4" service is a just charge and should be borne by Mr. Scaglione. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Board that the bill rendered to Mr. Scaglione in the amount of $2SO.80 for the installation of an additional 3/4" water service to his property should be borne by Mr. Scaglione in accordance with Rules F Regulations of the Board; and that the Clerk be directed to notify Mr. Scaglione of the Board's action in this matter. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA WATER DISTRICT CONTRACTS: Comm. Conley reported that the Town of Ithaca had approved and executed standard contracts for water services to be provided by the City to the following water districts within the Town. �.O Renwick Heights and Lake Road Water District East Ithaca Water District Elm Street Extension {^later District Willow Point and Lake Road Water District South Hill Water District Trumansburg Road Water District Glenside Water District South Hill Extension #1 4;1ater District East State Street Extension Water District Northeast Water District It was stipulated in the agreements that the bills for these districts shall be computed at the rate as the same is from time to time determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca provided that the rate at no time shall exceed one and one-half times the rate payable by users in the City of Ithaca. He recommended approval of the agree- ments. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the foregoing water district contracts be and all hereby are approved to become effective with the first b ills rendered on and after January 1, 196S, which shall be computed at rate and one-half times the rate payable by users in the City of Ithaca; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contracts on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal. Carried. ROBERT R. FLUMERFELT - APPOINTMENT: Comm. Pickering reported that Robert Flumerfelt had passed a civil service examination for the position of Assistant City Engineer and recommended his appointment. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Robert R. Flumerfelt be appointed to the position of Assistant City Engineer at an annual salary of $6,746.00, his present salary; that his appointment become effective on October 1, 1964; and that it be for a probational period of 16 weeks. Carried. N. CORN STREET SIDEWALK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Nathan and L"fary Weiner be directed to replace the sidewalk at 110 N. Corn Street in accordance with terms of notices served on them by the Superintendent, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event of their failure to comply with this directive within ten days, the Superintendent be authorized to replace said sidewalk with city forces, the expense thereof to be a charge against T.ir. & Mrs. Weiner as owners of said property. Carried. FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the week of October 19-24th. be designated as Fall Clean-Up week during which time all refuse placed at the curb on regular garabage collection days will be picked up. Carried. . IS Page 4 September 23, 1964 JOSEPH SCAGLIONE WATER SERVICE: Comm. Conley reported the objection raised by Joseph Scaglione at the last meeting to an invoice received from the City for a new water service at 311 E. Lincoln Street had been investigated and that it had been determined that the work done in 1960 consisted of installing two sewer laterals and a one inch water service in three ditches. The use of three ditches and a larger service resulted in a much larger bill than his neighbors. In 1964 Mr. Scaglione requested an additional 3/4" service line, probably because he felt the 1" line would be inadequate to serve a small store and additional building. It was the Committee's feeling that the bill of $250.80 rendered for the additional 3/4" service is a just charge and should be borne by Mr. Scaglione. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that it is the sense of this Board that the bill rendered to Mr. Scaglione in the amount of $250.80 for the installation of an additional 3/4" water service to his property should be borne by Mr. Scaglione in accordance with Rules F Regulations of the Board; and that the Clerk be directed to notify Mr. Scaglione of the Board's action in this matter. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA WATER DISTRICT CONTRACTS: Comm. Conley reported that the Town of Ithaca Tad approved and executed standard contracts for water services to be provided by the City to the following water districts within the Town. Renwick Heights and Lake Road Water District East Ithaca Water District Elm Street Extension Water District Willow Point and Lake Road Water District South Hill Water District Trumansburg Road Water District Glenside Water District South Hill Extension #1 Water District East State Street Extension Water District Northeast Water District It was stipulated in the agreements that the bills for these districts shall be computed at the rate as the same is from time to time determined by the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca provided that the rate at no time shall exceed one and one-half times the rate payable by users in the City of Ithaca. He recommended approval of the agree- ments. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the foregoing water district contracts be and all hereby are approved to become effective with the first b ills rendered on and after January 1, 1965, which shall be computed at rate and one-half times the rate payable by users in the City of Ithaca; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said contracts on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal. Carried. ROBERT R. FLUMERFELT - APPOINTMENT: Comm. Pickering reported that Robert Flumerfelt had passed a civil service examination for the position of Assistant City Engineer and recommended his appointment. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Robert R. Flumerfelt be appointed to the position of Assistant City Engineer at an annual salary of $6,746.00, his present salary; that his appointment become effective on October 1, 1964; and that it be for a probational period of 16 weeks. Carried. N. CORN STREET SIDEWALK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Nathan and (Mary Weiner be directed to replace the sidewalk at 110 N. Corn Street in accordance with terms of notices served on them by the Superintendent, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in the event of their failure to comply with this directive within ten days, the Superintendent be authorized to replace said sidewalk with city forces, the expense thereof to be a charge against Mr. & Mrs. Weiner as owners of said property. Carried. FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the week of October 19-24th, be designated as Fall Clean-Up week during which time all refuse placed at the curb on regular garabage collection days will be picked up. Carried. m y Page 5 September 23, 1964 TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Comm. Pickering expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of a full-time traffic engineer. Comm. Alo reported that a meeting has been scheduled for September 30th, to discuss this matter with the Charter $ Ordinance Committee concerning the amendment of the. Code to permit the designation of a full-time engineer as Traffic Engineer. W. BUFFALO STREET BRIDGE REPAIRS: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with repairs to the West Buffalo Street bridge in accordance with a plan recommended by Modjeski & blasters; that the work be done with city forces at an estimated cost of $3,600.00 and be done so as not to cause the closing of the bridge to vehicular traffic during the repairs. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #18-1964, be approved for n_ ayment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. �-� BIDS - BUS ADVERTISING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on October 15th. for advertising on the city buses. Carried. CRESCENT PLACE SIDEWALKS: Mayor Johns recommended that the Board take some action on the Crescent Place sidewalk problem. Mr. Richard Mulvey, City Prosecutor, reported that City Court had received compalints about conditions in this area earlier this year and as a result he had inspected existing conditions which revealed that the Tomboulians were parking their car across the sidewalk at the time of inspection. Comm. Alo felt the Tomboulaans will permit pedestrian traffic on their sidewalk and will discontinue parking their cas across the walk. Comm. Smith felt another attempt should be made to negotiate with the Tomboulians for unlimited pedestrian use of their sidewalk. Mayor Johns and Comm. Egan both favored condemnation proceedings. After some further discussion Comm. Smith put his recommendation in the form of a motion which was acted upon as follows: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that, in the interest of accomplishing the objective of providing sidewalks on Crescent Place for pedestrian traffic, the City Attorney be authorized and directed to try, once again, to negotiate with Mr. $ "sirs. Tomboulian for their written consent to permit unlimited use of the present sidewalk at 107-109 Crescent Place by pedestrians. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - Egan Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r6v Geo. A. Blean, ,City Clerk L Hunna Dohns, Mayor 1 L BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. October S. 1964 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean TEMPORARY CITY HALL. OFFICE LAYOUT: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to consider the preliminary plan for a layout of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Buildings for use of municipal and other offices. Superintendent Laverty presented the preliminary plans as prepared by Mr. Levatich and reviewed them in detail. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the preliminary plans as presented be approved; and that Mr. Levatich be authorized to prepare final plans and other contract documents for presentation to this Board for its approval as soon as possible, Carried. BIDS - JANITOR'S SERVICES: Superintendent Laverty recommended taking bids on janitor's services for a 1 o ices in the temporary city hail. He noted that all rented spaces will include all utilities and janitorial services in the negotiated rentals, By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on janitor's services for all offices in the temporary City Hall. Carried. ROUTE #13: Superintendent Laverty called attention to the number of traffic accidents t aT t had occurred on the new route #13 bypass outside the city since its opening - a matter of great concern locally. He pointed out that City officials had been con- cerned with safety features of this route within the City even before it was opened and had written State officials in Albany concerning it. He suggested that the Board reiterate its stand and request the State to provide an adequate traffic control plan for the Meadow Street and Northeast Arterials within the City, before these new arterials are completed and opened to traffic. Comm. Alo recommended that the Superintendent and Engineer confer with the District Engineer in Syracuse regarding this matter. By Comm., Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and City Engineer be authorized to confer with the Department of Public Works District Engineer in Syracuse, New York and seek the in- clusion of adequate and safe traffic controls in the construction of these new articles within the City, Carried. Engineer Melchen reported that a meeting between State Officials and officials of the Towns of Lansing, Ithaca and Dryden will be held here on next Thursday to discuss safety control measures for Route 13 outside the city. It was agreed that Mr. Melchen should attend the meeting as a spectator only. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk r 1 H nna Jcli s, Mayor r , BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ' ' ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPTEMBER 23, 1964 ' Lansing Developement '95.55 ' ' ' Brewer, Glenn • • • ' 2.97 r 417 ' • Grinnell Corp. 36.96---- . Ithaca Agency 55.15,-' Srnka, Charles A. & Lottie F. 11.61 Lucente, Rocco '' 12.96— • New York;State Electric &•Gas 7.93 City of Ithaca - Foot of First St. - Winkleman Const. 35.00 Feinstkin, Howard & Roselyn 26.84— United States Post Office 254.30— . Anderson, Britton G. & Edith E; 27-.58-- • • . • Immaculate Conception Church 34.96-' ' Saint Catherine of Siena Church ' 532.80 —. , • Village of Truinansburg 28,40 O'Brien; Richard & Theresa` , •24.54 - , Bow, Egbert Estate , 11.61 - Morse Chain Co. 66.49 - • Lucente, Rocco 4.32 De Graff., Mrs; . , . . 12.00 • Mc Allister,' Pater A, 10,48. Hector Holding Corp. , 3.11 — . • •Hector Holding Corp, , ?+3,93' City' of Ithaca .- .Fl.oral Ave, & W. Clinton St.• - Jesse Lavley, .198082 . _ - City of- Ithaca --Danby 'Road. - Robert T. Congdon ,, ,87. ...,:-.,,, .. Mc Carthy, 'James "H. & Mary J. �3�?v25_- ,Brown, Albert. - . 183., 4p • Rockwell , Paul -199.56.--r;:;:, i.,,,, Ithaca College 2.61.,00 . Ithaca College , .' • . . 282.59 - Cornell University 15.27.E . City of ,Ithaca-S. Meadow St. - Winkleman Const.,C o. • ,35,02:•- Anderson, Britton G. & Edith E. ' 208.06..r..,..' , ,- Anderson, Britton G. & Edith E. ' 11.16 ' Town of Ithaca 41.02 -- . City of Ithaca -:Stewart Park -General Find 1.51.44 •— 'City of Ithaca, _ 300 Blk S. Geneva St. - General Fund 38..86 — ' City of Ithaca.1B P.W_ General Fund , x,28 •— '. ' ,B.Pw.i1 3/6Y k"/.-R35'77'Y0 \ .-.•/' 9.R w 'IA 3�b y 9 I , 5 '• 51--; APPROVED 8 GFT ANCE Cent"[TEE • A Aull Construction Co. #LE4 181+.87 • 1 1 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. October 14, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hughes, Bangs, Kilby Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CRESCENT PLACE SIDEWALKS: Once again a delegation appeared regarding the sidewalk problem on Crescent Place which included the following persons: Mr. $ Mrs. Diran Tomboulian, 107 Crescent Place John LoPinto, Attorney for the Tomboulians ,p Mr. $ Mrs. F.R. Geddry, 105 Crescent Place �. Mr. J.K. Estes, 103 Crescent Place M:-. LoPinto spoke for his clients and reviewed the results of a recent informal meet- ing regarding this matter attended by Commissioners Smith and Conley, Mr, Larson, Ill Crescent Place, Mr. Laverty and himself in an attempt to work out a solution of the problem. As a result he read the following statement from the Tomboulians: "October 8, 1964 "Mr. John LoPinto Firs National Bank Building Irhaca, New York "Dear John: "Enclosed is statement of our position with regard to *pedestrian' traffic as pre- sented to you in your office Thursday night. "As in the past, we will not object to peaceful and orderly passage of pedestrians through our private garden walk. In particular, we welcome small children going tO and coming from school. "We will not allow the use of our garden path by bicycles, wheelbarrows, and carts. "The term peaceful means that passersby may not destroy plant, deface property, dis. turb hoses or garden tools, or indulge in vociferous talking or scuffling. Sincerely, Sgn. Diran $ Ruth Tomboulian" He stated this was not a right-of-way but merely a permission at will that could be withdrawn at any time. He expressed his belief that his clients will continue to permit the use of their walk for the stated purposes as long as the neighbors will extend their cooperation. Mr. Geddry raised several questions about baby carriages, children on roller skates, in kiddie cars, etc. and the poor condition of the walk and the obstruction by trees. Mr. Estes stated that children in the neighborhood are afraid to walk or ride their tricycles on the Tomboulians' walk. Comm. Smith urged that the permissive use of the walk as stated by the Tomboulians be accepted on an experimental basis. He felt it would be better for all concealed to avoid condemnation proceedings if at all possible, but stated, however, that he was not afraid of condemnation proceedings in the matter if no other solution can be found. He strongly urged that there be some give and take by all sides in this neighborhood dispute. Mr. LoPinto agreed to this experiment and stated he would do all in his power to make it a permanent correction of the dispute. Commissioners Pickering, Egan, and P•fayor Johns urged condemnation. Pago ! Setebee 14, 1004 By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the offer of property owners on Crescent Place who have expressed their individual willingness to deed necessary sidewalk rights-of-way to the City; and that since it is impossible to negotiate with the Tomboulians for a right-of-way for their sidewalk this Board recommends to the Common Council that it initiate condemnation proceedings to get the right-of-way for the Tomboulian sidewalk. Comm. Alo felt that it was unfair to condemn one owner's property if all were not condemned. AYES: 2 - Pickering, Egan NAYS: 4 - Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith. Motion Defeated. . By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that this Board accepts the Tomboulians' proposal, as previously stated herein, on an experimental basis in the hope that it can be worked out and prove to be a permanent satisfactory solution to this problem. AYES: 4 - Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith NAYS: 2 - Pickering, Egan Motion Carried. BIDS - BUS ADVERTISING: The Clerk reported that the Superintendent had advertised for bids on bus advertising to be opened at this time but that no bids had been received. EFRAIM ZIMROT - SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Efraim S. Zimrot, 110 Camp 011 Avenue, requesting permission to hook in to the sewer line adjacent to the west boundary of his house (next to the Hirshfeld tract) . He stated it would not be feasible to form a sewer district because his is the only house which could hook into this sewer line, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. LINN STREET: The Clerk read a letter from the Planning Board proposing that the Board consider the discontinuance of that portion of Linn Street between Queen and King Streets; and that it be sold to the Board of Education for an addition to the Fall Creek School site providing that a satisfactory solution to the problems of a water main in the street and public access to 533-535 Linn Street can be found. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Highway and the Public Buildings & Grounds Committee for joint study and report. Carried. SLINNYSIDE RESTAURANT: The Clerk read a letter from the Sunnyside Restaurant on the Elmira Road requesting an investigation of an unsanitary and unsightly open ditch along side of its place of business. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation and report. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE LEASE: The Clerk reported that after a proposed lease agreement for t e use of portion of Cass Marina Park, Stewart Park and the Newman Municipal Golf Course had been prepared and presented to Ithaca College for approval the College had indicated that it will not be needing any facilities except the Golf Course. It therefore requested a review of the lease. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. CEMETERY BEQUEST: The Clerk reported receipt of the sum of $250.00 from the Estate of Anna G. Whitcomb to be added to the perpetual care fund heretofore established for the care of the McGraw-Gauntlett plot in the City Cemetery. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the legacy of $250.00 be accepted for the stated purpose; and that the City Controller be authorized to sign and execute an official release therefor. Carried. Comm. Smith called attention to the stone wall at the Cemetery which is in need of repairs. The matter was referred to the Superintendent for proper action. TO: Mayor Johns and Board of Public Works ^� FROM: Fred Weinstein, City Controller { In accordance with the provisions of the Ithaca City Charter, there is submitted herewith for your consideration the 1965 Budget Requests of the The Department of Public Works - General Fund. Schedule A - Recapitulation of 1965 Budget Requests Schedule B - Operating Budget Requests - 1965 Schedule C - Capital Program Requests - 1965 Schedule D - Equipment lists included in Operating Budget Requests - 1965 It is requested that the Board consider these requests and refer its appreved requests as follows: 1965 Operating Budget to the Common Council 1�II ! 1965 Capital Program to Capital Improvements Review Committee JJ Capital Program Requests for years 1966-1970 have not been received in time for inclusion herewith. Water and Sewer Division Requests will be submitted at a later date. Fred Weinstein Dated: October 14, 1964 City Controller i SCHEDULE A RECAPITULATION OF 1965 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET REQUESTS Department Requests B.P.W. 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Regular Programs 1965 Approved Gravel Basing - Existing Streets $ 10,000 $ Curb & Gutter Renewal 15,000 Machine Paving 15,000 Gravel Basing - New Streets 10,000 Widen Dey Street 91%500 Hudson Heights Drainage 819000 Spencer Road Culvert 79500 Thurston Avenue Parking Meters 7,500 Cass Park Marina Canal (Note 1) 93,300 Warren Place Acquisition $ Development 11,500 Marina Park Development 6,000 Renew Cascadilla Creek Wall 7,200 Spencer Road Creek Walls 2,000 Stewart Park Walk 61000 Clinton Street Relocation West of Meadow 50,000 Gunite Six Mile Creek Walls 61$000 Public Works Maintenance Facility (Note 2) 100,000 Total $364,500 Urban Renewal (Land $ Construction Cost) Off-Street Parking $244,400 $ Tuning Fork Intersection 15,197 Arcades 690920 Service Areas 38,612 Six Mile Creek Park 27,730 Total (Note 3) $395,859 Capital Reserves Parking $ 30,000 $ Flood Control 15,000 Bridges 35,000 Traffic Signal Standardization 5,500 Municipal Buildings 25,000 Southwest Park 660 Total - Capital Reserves $1113,160 Total Regular Programs $364,500 $ Total Urban Renewal Programs 395,859 Total Capital Reserves 111, 160 Grand Total $8710519 Note 1 - to be financed by $4700 current funds and bond issue for balance. Note 2 - to be financed by $5000 current funds and bond issue for balance. Note 3 - to be financed by "119,800 current funds and bond issue for balance. SCHEDULE D EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDED IN 1965 BUDGET ESTIMATES ESTIMATED ACCOUNT TITLE EQUIPMENT COST 116 City Engineer Tracing Table ? 181.00 Map File 400.00 Draftsman Stool 25.00 4 Storage Cabinets 160.00 Telephone Stand 87.00 4 Bookcases 246.00 Additional Automobile 2400.00 TOTAL X3499.00 161 Street Cleaning Sweeper $15000.00 Vacuum Leaf Loader 3500.00 3 Truck Mounted Leaf Containers 600.00 (19,100.00 162 Refuse & Garbage sacker $13,000.00 Collection 168 Storm Sewers 1/2 Sewer Cleaning $1,750.00 Machine 181 Highways 10 Cubic Yd. Dump Truck $12,000.00 3 Cubic Yd. Dump Truck 4,500.00 Pickup Truck 2,000.00 $18.500.00 187 Traffic Control Miscellaneous $2,300.00 184 Bridges Miscellaneous $5CO.00 186 Machine Shop Hose Assembly Machine ?395.00 Hose Cut-Off & Stripper 580.00 t>975.00 230 Forestry Pole Shelter $400.00 Used Adding Machine 70.00 Used Typewriter 130.00 Dump Truck 5700.00 Pickup Truck 1600.00 Impact Wrench 150.00 Floor Jack 75.00 Recondition Winch Truck 1500.00 Flail Mower 600.00 2 Power Saws 400.00 3 Rotary Mowers 330.00 $10,955.00 232 Stewart Park Black Topping & Striping Tennis Courts ?3,130.00 Plumbing under Pavilion 500.00 Section Deer Fence 800.00 Convert coal furnace to oil 1,000.00 Riding Tractor (113) 330.00 12 Fireplaces 600.00 12 Picnic Tables 720.00 Playground Equipment 700.00 1 Rotary Mower 110.00 $7,890.00 Schedule D (Cont) 234 Golf Course Clubhouse Patio ;x950.00 6 Gang Flowers 2400.00 Spiking Machine 600.00 Golf Shredder 900.00 1 Rotary Mower 110.00 Riding Tractor (113) 330.00 $5,290.00 252 Cemetery 2 Rotary Mowers $200.00 253 Cass Park Picnic Shelter $950.00 Comfort Station 950.00 Water Line 600.00 Riding Tractor (113) 330.00 2 Rotary Flowers 220.00 6 Picnic Tables 300.00 6 Fireplaces _250.00 •0Q Page 3 October 14, 1964 CODE AMENDMENT - TRAFFIC ENGINEER: The Clerk reported the Council had amended the Code of Ordinances regarding the appointment of the Traffic Engineer as requested by the Board. ROBERT R. FLUMERFELT APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Robert R. Flumerfelt, Assistant Engineer in the City Engineer's Office, be designated by this Board as City Traffic Engineer in addition to his other functions, at no change in salary, and that he shall exercise the powers and duties with respect to traffic as provided in Chapter 15, Article II, Section 15-23 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ithaca, New York. Carried. BUDGET - 1965: Controller Weinstein presented a tabulation of the 1965 budget requests coming under jurisdiction of the Board - in the General Fund - submitted by Department Heads as follows: Operating budget for 1965 $ 757,316.00 Construction - regular programs 3643,500.00 Construction - urban renewal program 395,859.00 Capital reserves 111,160.00 1,628,835.00 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the foregoing budget requests for the year 1965 be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Carried. Comm. Smith inquired if the Board intended improving any of the city's bridges this year and inquired particularly about the Lake Street bridge deemed to be in need of replacing. In answer, Superintendent Laverty stated that the report from the city's bridge consultants had just been received yesterday and he believed that the report placed the Lake Street bridge in ton priority with five other bridges throughout the City. ROUTE #13: Superintendent Laverty reported on his visit to the N.Y. State Department of Public Works District Engineer's office in Syracuse at which time he stressed the city's concern that adequate safety measures be provided for traffic control on route #13, within the City. He reviewed the street crossings at Dey, Third, Cascadilla and Hancock and the 50 m.p.h. speed limit provided for on the new route from the city line to Hancock Street. He felt his trip was not very successful since it is not the State's practice to install traffic lights on such routes as this until it is shown by experience they are needed. He advised the Board he would draft a letter covering all of these points and direct it to the State Traffic Commission in Albany for consideration and hopefully some definite action thereon. LEASE OF OFFICE SPACE IN N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS BUILDING PROPERTIES: Superintendent Laverty reported that a proposal to lease the fourth Floors of both buildings, recently purchased from N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corporation by the City, to the County Welfare Department had been presented to and approved by the Board of Supervisors. He stated the annual rental agreed upon was $9,800.00 and he recommended its approval by this Board. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the proposal to lease these office quarters to the County Welfare D°partment at an annual rental of $9,800.00 be approved subject to all conditions included in a letter dated October 1, 1964 from the City Controller to Mr. Armitage, Welfare Commissioner; and subject to approval thereof by the City Attorney and his preparation of the necessary lease agreement to cover all of these conditions. Carried. Supt. Laverty reported that another proposal to lease a portion of the third floor of Cayuga Street building to the Town of Ithaca for its offices had been presented to the Town Board and approved by it. He stated that the annual rental agreed upon was $2,040. and he recommended approval by this Board. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the proposal to lease these office quarters to the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca at an annual rental of $2,040.00 be approved, subject to all conditions included in a letter dated October 1, 1964 from the City Controller to Mr. Wm. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca; and subject to the approval thereof of the City Attorney and his preparation of the necessary lease agreement to cover all of these conditions. Carried. Page 4 October 14, 1964 Supt. Laverty reported that Mr. Levatich expects to have the final plans for alteration of the Electric 4 Gas building ready for the Board's approval by early next week and it is hoped a special meeting of the Board can be called at that time for this purpose. TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT: Asst. Engineer Flumerfelt reported on the following projects: ALBANY STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: Signal in operation although the detectors on the Titus Avenue approaches not yet fully functioning. ITHACA-DRYDEN ROAD INTERSECTION: Signal equipment received. ALTERNATE SIDE ALL-NIGHT STREET PARKING: Perimeter signs have been erected and the publ4 will be informed thereof through press and radio. SPEED LIMIT: New 30 m.p.h. speed limit signs have been ordered. Comm. Leary stated emphatically that any changes in traffic patterns must be made public in order to maintain good public relations. GOLDSMITH'S NURSING HOME SEWER SERVICE: fly Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request of Florence W. Goldsmith for permission to connect a sewer service to the existing sewer line serving the Tompkins County Hospital on the Trumans- burg Road be granted subject to the following conditions: 1) That her property be included in a Seger District; and that she enter such a District in accordance with her letter of September 29, 1964. 2) That the Town of Ithaca agree in writing to guarantee her sewer charges. Carried. OTTO B. SCHOENFELD - WATER SERVICES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the application of Otto B. Schoenfeld to connect about 1,940 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe westerly along Winthrop Drive to the existing 8" water main at Warren Road and Winthrop Drive Ext. in the Northeast Water District be approved subject to the inspection of the construction by the City of Ithaca Water Department, at the expense of the owner or the Town Water District; and subject also to the approval of the Town Water District. Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the application of Mr. Schoenfeld to connect about 1,120 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe easterly along Winthrop Drive to the existing main at the corner of Winthrop Drive and Warwick Place in the Village of Cayuga Heights be approved; and that this construction shall be subject to inspection by the City of Ithaca Water Department, at the expense of the owner or the Town District; and that it be subject also to the approval of the Town Water District and the Village of Cayuga Heights. Carried. BIDS - BUTTERFLY VALVE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the Water Department with a 24" electric motor operated butterfly valve be awarded to Henry Pratt Company, the only bidder, at a total net price of $2,040.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted thereon. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: :seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that water invoice #3528 in the amount of $14.85 which was rendered to Mildred Petrillose be expunged due to an error in calculation; and that a new invoice in the amount of $13.75 in place thereof, which is in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. PETER LEVATICH PAYMENT: Comm. Leary reported that architect Peter Levatich had completed 500 of the work on an office layout of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas buildings and 25% of the " contract documents through October 9th. and he recommended approval of a bill in the amoun of $747.30 for his services. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that a payment in the amount of $747.30 to Peter Levatich for his services through October 9th. on an office layout of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas buildings be approved and ordered paid. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Alo 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 #20-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BOARD OF PITBLIC WORKS P'?OCEEDTN(77S ACCOTTNTS -ECETVABLE OCTr9 GAR 14, 1064 Congel-Hazard 5.50 Donohue-Halverson 2.04 Fingerlakes Construction Co. 8.29 Fingerlakes Construction Co. 7.26 City of Ithaca _ T�,inkleman Construction Co. 35.00 Knowles, Harry & Hazel S. 11.61 Stein, Peter C. & Irene W. 11.61 Salpeter, Edwin E. & Miriam Y. 11.61 Flack, Evelyn A. 13.79 ` Petrillose, Mildred 13.75 ' Cornell Residence, Inc. 578.17 Beddoe, Elizabeth 92.40 City of Ithaca _ Congel_Hazard Contractors 72.13 City of Ithaca - General Fund 73.11" City of Ithaca _ General Find 25,65 , Town of Ithaca 322.88. ; Town of Ithaca 209.15 ` Town of Ithaca 427.56 ° Town of Ithaca 125.9g. ' Town of Ithaca 786.27 Tompkins County 1,605.80 Village of Cayuga Heights 199.82 City of Ithaca _ wlinkleman Construction Co. 27.09 ` Winkleman Construction Co. _ 110.07 /APPROVE D. BY FINAMUE ' . ,_ TTEE r" Fii.c.in:crer & Co. 2-,25 Joseah uabert 4 tc'�s.t J!.Y' Gee Page 5 October 14, 1964 SENECA-AURORA PARKI14G LOT GATE: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the parking gate structure at the Seneca Street entrance to the Seneca- Aurora parking lot be abandoned and that the Common Council be requested to provide funds in the amount of $350 for removal of the gate and traffic island and construction of two metered parking spaces for the following reasons: 1) The parking lot gate has been operable for an experimental period during the hours of 12 A. I. to 9 A.,,11. and present monthly receipts from the gate are approximately one-half monthly receipts during 1962 and 1963. 2) This parking lot is the only City parking lot with overlapping operation of parking meters and gate, resulting in difficult enforcement, lack of public understanding, and poor public relations. 3) The parking gate prevents use of two additional metered parking stalls. 4) It is in the public interest to provide short-time metered parking spaces during normal business hours. AYES: 4 - Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith NAYS: 2 - Pickering, Egan Motion Carried. #~ WEST HILL SCHOOL SURVEY: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes that those work items to be accomplished by -4 city forces as recommended in the West Hill School Survey Report of September 23, 1964, namely, construction of 65' of sidewalk on the west side of the traffic island at Elm and Chestnut Streets, and alterations to the guard rail opposite Hook Place on Chestnut Street subsequent to the Board of Education's relocation of a concrete stairway, be completed as soon as possible, Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented a bus report for the month of September which he re- viewed briefly. By Comm, Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the report be accepted. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried Alderman Hunt recommended that the lighting on Tompkins Street, between Linn and Aurora, be inspected. Alderman Hunt reviewed his statement made at the last Council meeting that this Board be abolished. He stated it was purely his own idea because he believed the Board has no longer a place in city government and after observing the proceedings of this session was more convinced than ever that it should be abolished. Alderman Hunt stated that the Public Safety Committee wished an opportunity to present its ideas about the locating of temporary quarters for the Police Department in the basement of the Electric & Gas building at 108 E. Green Street. He stated that the Police Department oppose this plan and that he had been informed it is illegal to take prisoners below the street level. He was informed that final plans for this work will be ready and presented at a meeting of the Buildings $ Grounds Committee on Monday, October 19th, at 4:45 p.m. On motion the meeting was adjourned. i Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk 1 HunnafJohns, "Mayor Q BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. October 28, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt City Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - CUSTODIAL SERVICES: The following bids on providing custodial services for the buildings at 108 E. Green and 123 S. Cayuga Streets (former Electric & Gas properties) to be occupied by municipal and other offices were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Ithaca Window Cleaning Company - three years - $112,988.52 D & B Cleaning Company - three years - 59,000.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on custodial services be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report, Carried. MILLER STREET DEED: The Clerk read a letter from Fairview Associates offering to convey the land to the City required to extend the width of Miller Street Whi..h is not 37' wide to a width of 50 feet (about 200' westerly from Pearl Street). A photocopy of a proposed deed was enclosed for approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that the proposed deed be referred to the City Attorney for study and report. Carried. MARINA CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from Jack W. Saunders, present concessionaire at the airport park marina, requesting renewal of his concession agreement at the marina for the 1965 season. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. THIRD STREET SEWER RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. enclosing a proposed "rig for a proposed sanitary sewer line to be installed across its property between Third and Fourth Streets. The Superintendent reported that this right-of-way was needed by the City in connection with the construction of the Fourth Street sewer line and recommended approval. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the right-of-way be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it, under the Corporate Seal of the City. Carried. DREDGE RENTAL: The Clerk read a letter from Sequin Salvage Company, Inc. , Oswego, N.Y. , requesting permission to rent the city's dredge for a month. v By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for consideration and report. Carried. WEST SENECA STREET: The Clerk read a letter from A.L. Hull requesting that W. Seneca Street be returned to a two-way street, from State to Meadow Street, the same as it was prior to the reopening of the bridge on this street. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking fir Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. October 27, 1964 REPORT ON CITY DUMP SITE Last December, the Common Council requested the Board of Public Works to recommend to the Council not later than October 31, 1964 at least two recommended sites with negotiated cost estimates for a City dump. A diligent search was instituted by the Department and as of this date, no suitable locations have been found within the City. In addition to the search within the City, a conference was held with the local health authorities to suggest &ther suitable locations. No help was received at this point, although several locations were suggested, considered and discarded. Realizing the importance of the situation on July 22, 1964, the Board requested the City Planning Board and the Greater Ithaca Planning Board to continue this search and make suitable recommendations to the Board. As yet no report has been made on this request, but action to committee has been taken. The present expected life of the dump on Clinton Street in its present usage has been estimated at five to ten years. Several alternatives can be considered to extend the life of the present dump. These include the following: 1. A change in the operating method at the dump. This includes a different arrangement for the disposal of tree limbs, brush and similar bulky material such as building wastes from razed buildings whose volume is rapidly exhausting the dumping area. These changes include a separation of the brush, etc., and the addition of another layer to the surface of the dump. 2. A method of reducing the bulk of the brush, etc., is the controlled burning of this material, (such as is now practiced at the Cornell Univ. dump) in a conical shaped device which resembles a teepee or wigwam. Such a device could be located either at the dump or on the island at the foot of Third Street. Thore are many disadvantages to this system. These include a serious nuisance caused by the continual stream of smoke, increased labor costs, to control the fire and to see that only brush and no garbage is fed to the fire and the disposal of the reduced residue. The Fire Chief has been consulted on this and believes it has merit. 3. The consideration of incineration. This is no cure at all to the problem, as the bulk of the waste material is reduced about 70%. The start of a capital reserve program leading to the incinerator in 7 to g years could be started in the 1965 budget. At the end of 7 to S years, there would still be room in the present dump to take care of the incinerator residue another ten years. The present dump site if used only for garbage and Iropt coverod..with earth could be used alriost indefinately, certainly for this period, The big extra expense would be separating the bulky material, both by policing at the dump for Contract haulers, and by doubling the City pickup service to provide separate pickups of bulk waste and garbage waste. The other expense would be operating a bulk waste burning dump at a separate location possibly the City property at VanNatta and 30 foot dam location off Giles Street a possibility after the completion of the pending construction of the new pumping station. The entire matter has been considered in the Ithaca General Plan, and in their propos.als for the development of the Inlet Valley the following is cited: "Develop* a city incinerator site on high ground behind the flood control levee. ThatL portion of the surrounding area to the northwest which would be unprotected by the flood control levee could be used for ashes fill. Although the City of Ithaca enjoys suitable dumping privileges which will replace the methods now being used. At the current rate of fill the present dump will be no longer usable withi:_n the next 5 to 10 years. At that time, or before, the dumping operations sehould be shifted to the site of the Southwest Park. The park site should be uosable as a dump for 15-20 years. But at the end of this period approximatel;_y 25 years - the City of Ithaca will be without a dump site. Now is the time to prepare for that future date." 40 Page 2 October 28, 1964 GOLDSMITH'S NURSING HOME SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk reported that he had received a certified copy of a resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors granting permission to Florence W. Goldsmith and Alton E. Barlow, owners of the proposed nursing home on the Trumansburg Road �to connect the sewer line to serve this property to the line now serving the County Hospital. RULES OF PROCEDURE: Attorney Freeman called attention to action taken by the Council at its last meeting to adopt rules of procedure for the conduct of its meetings and other rules governing the hearing of persons to be heard at its meetings. He inquired if the Board might wish to take similar action. Comm. Alo wholeheartedly endorsed and Comm. Conley strenously opposed such action. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to prepare a formal report on the matter and present it with recommendations at the next meeting of the Board. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried. CITY DUMP SITE: Supt. Laverty presented a report on a city dump site as requested by the Common Council. (Copy attached to minutes) l� By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the report on a dump site be accepted by the Board and that the Clerk „.� be directed to tranmit a copy thereof to the Common Council as requested by it. Carried. LIBRARY - ARCHITECTS' SERVICES: Supt. Laverty presented a statement, dated May li 1964, received from Ithaca Associated Architects for services in connection with the schematic design phase of the proposed new library building. The statement indicated that there was a balance due the Architects of $6,232.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the statement of the architects be referred to the City Attorney for review and report. Carried. BUDGET: Supt. Laverty reported that the budget requests for 1965 which were presented at the Board's last meeting had been reviewed by the Finance and Capital Improvements Committees and recommended for approval as follows: Presented 10-1464 1st. Review Operating budget for 1965 57,316.00 $739,782. 0 Construction - regular programs 364,500.00 980700.00 Construction - Urban Renewal Program 395,859.00 329,504.00 Capital Reserves 111,160.00 100,660,00 $1,628,835.00 $1j 267,647.00 By Comm. Egan: seconded,.py Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the budget requests for 1965 coming under this Board's jurisdiction, in the General Fund, in the grand total amount of $1,267,646.00 in accordance with the foregoing schedule be and hereby are approved and forwarded to the Common Council for approval. Carried. TEMPORARY CITY HALL OFFICE LAYOUT: Supt. Laverty reported that some suggested changes in the plans for an office layout for municipal offices in the Electric $ Gas properties had been made due to cost estimates and that the architect had been asked to revise his plans. He anticipated the revised plans will be ready by Monday, November 2nd. and recommended the Board hold a special meeting at that time to review the final plans. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that a special meeting of this Board be held on Monday, November 2nd. at 4:30 p.m. to review the final plans for an office layout for a temporary city hall and authorize the taking of bids for renovating these quarters. Carried. NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE: * The Supt. called attention to the fact that the next regular meeting of the Board will fall on November 11th. which is a legal holiday. RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on Thursday, November 12th. at 4:30 p.m. instead of November 11th. which is a legal holiday. Carried. *By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan Page 3 October 28, 1964 TRAFFIC ENGINEERS REPORT: Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt reported that overhead traffic signs at the Tuning Fork on E. State Street had been installed and that electrical work on the traffic lights at the Albany-Titus Avenue and the Ithaca Road-Maple Avenue intersections was about 90% completed. FARM-CASCADILLA INTERSECTION: Comm. Leary called attention to the serious traffic congestion that exists at the multiple intersection at Farm and Cascadilla Streets. He felt the hazards there have increased noticeably since the new route #13 was opened. City Engineer Melchen advised that as soon as the new bridge on Meadow Street is com- pleted the route #13 traffic will be routed over Tompkins to Meadow Street and relieve the congestion at this intersection. He predicted this relief would occur within a month or so. SOUTH & WEST HILL WATER TANKS PAYMENT: Comm. Conley presented an invoice in the amount of $25,954.65 payable to Natgun Corporation for contract work on the new South and West Hill water tanks which he advised had been recommended for payment by the consult- ing engineer. He advised that this payment included a reduction to $2500.00 in the retained percentage on this contract and included also a deduction of $669. 15 for engineering fees paid to the consulting engineer in lieu of liquidated damages, for a time extension, as agreed by the Contractor. He advised further that there are still two unresolved items of payment for gravel and concrete on the South Hill tank. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the invoice in the total net amount of $25,954.65, payable to Natgun Corporation for contract work on the new South and West Hill water tanks ,be and it hereby is approved for payment as recommended by the consulting engineer. Carried. EFRAIM ZIMROT - SEWER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request of Efraim Zimrot to connect the sewer line serving his property at 110 Campbell Avenue, in the Town of Ithaca, to the City's sewer system be denied; and that Mr. Zimrot be advised to make his application through the Town of Ithaca in an established sewer district. Carried. CONGEL-HAZARD INC. - 1ST. ESTIMATE: Comm. Conley presented the 1st. estimate of Congel- Hazard, Inc. in the amount o 20,958.41 for contract work completed on the Fourth Street sewer and advised it had been recommended for payment by the Assistant Superin- tendent. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the invoice in the amount of $20,958.41 payable to Congel-Hazard Inc. , which is in today's audit, be approved for payment as recommended. Carried. TOMPKINS STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the installation of one 2,500 lumen street light on pole 14-4 located on E. Tompkins Street at an annual cost of $25. 10. Carried. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT: The Superintendent reported that the transfer of funds within the current budget had been requested to install a drain along South Meadow Street adjacent to the Sunnyside Restaurant as requested by it at the last meeting. By Comm. Pickering: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board approves the construction of this drain to be completed this year. Carried. BIDS - FUEL OIL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the City with its annual needs of #1 and #2 fuel oil. 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 #20-1964,be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. B&AAD Q 1 UFLIC ��03 . &CLQI1:GS ACCL UFT 3 A&j dv"B& PCTCBQ 2P, 1964 Hannan, Vincent F. 30.21 Nelson, Taul 160.00 C. 0. irake & Sons 26.00 Bailey, Irs. Ethel 1. 9.25 Bellayre Lanagement Inc. 8.93 Ithaca :arts., Inc. 18.50 Ithaca College 15-82 Odd Fellows Home 11 .61 Szabo, Barbara 0. 9.25 �aige, John S. 8.25 Crow, Nilliam J. et al 11 .61 Hamilton, hilliam A & Marjorie R. 4.02 `;eber, Hazel A. 4.02 Torbert, Guy J. 4.02 Alex, John & hickie 4.0 Campbell, Ral; h Q hart' G. 4.03 ConEel-Fazard Inc. 15-38 ,-hriner '-luiiabing 9.27 Zvey, aussell 2.16 Fox, -,,velyn & Fcrman 11. 77-75 Heddick, Adeline 115-00 Bortz, Parrl n. & luth U. 124-00 Hansen, -illiam J. & _'earl D. 167.25 Sans Associates, inc. 724.61 Schoenfeld, 2tto R. 259.24 City of Ithaca - Golf Course n. City Cemetaty 9.84 City of Ithaca - Airport Parin:? 19.68 Ulty of Ithaca - Stewart lark 2'1J.8s Yr- F UJ'CE 60. LITT IS # 49 Ithaca College-Student Govt. 30000 J 50 Dr, John Hirshfeld 4367.52 # 51 Compensetton 25-36 New York Stote "lec & Gan # 52 96000 Water & Sewer Dept, 53 31.20 Dr. John 4. HirsAfeld 454 295.63 N.Y.S. Alectrio & Gas 59si .75 Page 4 October 28, 1964 W. STATE-CLIFF STREET INTERSECTION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, it is t e opinion of this Board that the construction of the West State Street bridge over the flood relief channel will not be completed for several years; and, with the approach of the winter season, snow removal operations will almost certainly disturb the loose cinder block islands located at the W. State-Cliff Street inter- section; and WHEREAS, this Board feels that the City might be held liable for damages or injury caused by scattered or snow-covered cinder block debris, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board approves the construction of permanent type traffic islands at this intersection as soon as possible; and that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the necessary funds to finance this construction. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, there has heretofore been appropriated the sum of $5,500.00 in a Capital Reserve Fund for traffic signal standardization, and WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this Board that this money is no longer needed for the stated purpose, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends that the Common Council t� authorize the use of monies from said reserve fund for the following purposes: :AJ --� $3,520.00 for concrete curbing and steel guide rail traffic islands at the State-Cliff Street intersection. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends that the Common Council authorize the use of additional monies from the aforementioned reserve fund for the following purposes: $ 780.00 for purchase and fabrication of Scotchlite street name signs. 1,200.00 for renewing the traffic signal, poles, and span wire at the Albany- State Street intersection. Carried. BUSES: Comm. Smith called attention to bus #130 which appears to have very little power to climb the hill streets. Superintendent Laverty reported that arrangements are being made to keep this unit on the level streets. The matter was referred to the Bus Committee for further attention. N. CAYUGA STREET SIDEWALK.: Mayor Johns inquired if there are any plans for the con- struction of a sidewalk adjacent to the relocated route #13 along N. Cayuga Street. The Superintendent reported it had been decided to wait until the road is completed before any definite plans can be made. On motion the meeting was adjourned. i Ge B1 an, C y Clerk �unna JQ> fi "dtyor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 2, 1964 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Egan, Smith, Leary, Conley, Alo Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Assistant Engineer - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Mayor Johns announced this special meeting had been called to consider final plans for an office layout of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas properties. TEMPORARY CITY HALL - OFFICE LAYOUT: Superintendent Laverty presented and reviewed the revised plans as presenteT Tyr. Levatich, Architect. Commissioner Leary questioned the cost of relocating the Police Department in the basement of the Green Street building at an estimated cost of $15,000 on a temporary basis. Mayor Johns felt this was the best available space in which to have the Police Department on a temporary basis. Attorney Freeman stated arrangements are being worked out with County officials to provide temporary jail facilities for city prisoners at the County Jail. Superintendent Laverty advised the Architect recommended that in the advertisement for bids on this work bidders be given at least three weeks' notice. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on an office layout for both of these buildings in accordance with the final revised plans for this work as presented by Mr. Levatich, Architect; and that said bids be advertised for opening at this Board's meeting to be held on November 25, 1964. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. G. 1 lean, C y Clerk Hunt hns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p,m. November 12, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor -Johns Commissioners - (5) Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith Aldermen (2) - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst, Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held November 2nd. were duly approved, LINt N STREET CLOSING: The Clerk read a letter from Peter S, Levatich, architect for the City School District, clarifying in detail the limits of the section of Linn Street - between Quaen and King Streets - that the District wishes to acquire from the City. By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering X RESOLVED, that t::a Natter be referred to the Board as a Committee of the whole for ­I study and report. Carried. ELFVAXR SERVICE AGREEMENT: The Clerk read a letter from the Campbell Elevator Co., Ineo lasi;�b °; , ; wive Maintenance Contract" covering the elevator its the property located a,. 1::3 East Cr?en Street. The stipulated fees for this service quoted in the contract was $116, S0 per month, for a term of on@ year from December 1, 1964, subject to adiustm ant at the _and of one year and each year thereafter. Comm. Leary reported this is th-- same conpan whizh. has been doing this work for N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp, He r_ca*^,:er„red approval theiecf. L_-?ry: sac.onded by Comm. Conley RES2"I VED, t'lat the "Preventative Maintenance Contract" covering the elevator at 108 F., Green Street be a_proved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be author* iseci to sign and e_acuta it on behalf of the City under its corporate seal. 4 NAYS: 1 - Pickeri.ag Carried, CLAYTON R. FDCY i,:e Clerk read a letter from Clayton R. Eddy requesting that y_��e::ty - the former Knight property purchased by the City for par% purposes - 2, re:ci,<<:a for :^ES under the same terms and conditions as his present i¢s ter,, s, expire on March 31, 1963. by Co-Mm . Leary be referred to the Buildings 8 Grounds Committeo for study a..d repc:t. Carried. rC:1 STO T” SEWER - SPENCER ROAD: The Clerk presented for approval t right* c.F x y`rece?ved fro-I,. .-i 132 Page 2 November 12, 1964 Several people appeared before the Board regarding the matter. Donald B. Foster spoke for the "Ithaca Committee Opposed to Fluoridation." He read a prepared state- ment in which the Committee maintained the foregoing resolution adopted by the Council was illegal according to the City Charter as it would oust the Board of its jurisdiction in the matter. Dr. Robert H. Broad, Tompkins County Health Commissioner, spoke briefly in favor of fluoridation and expressed his opinion that the Committee's statement made at this time was out of order. He advised the Board that if the Board of Health can help in any way it stands ready to do so. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for further study and report. Carried. MILLER STREET DEED: Attorney Freeman reported the copy of the proposed deed received from Fairview Associates conveying land to the city to widen Miller Street to 50 feet for a distance of about 200 feet westerly from Pearl Street appears to be in order. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board approves acceptance of such a deed and that the City Clerk be authorized to advise Fairview Associates to submit its executed deed covering this conveyance. Carried. RULES OF PROCEDURE: Attorney Freeman reviewed action taken by the Council at its meeting held on October 21, 1964 approving rules of procedure under which It should operate and he recommended that the Board adopt similar rules for its use. Comm. Conley opposed such action stating he felt the matter should be left to the Mayor's discretion. Attorney Freeman contended the rules are basically for the in• formation of the public who may wish to be heard at meetings of the Board. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board hereby adopts Roberts Rules of Order revised, 75th. /tra► "rSalo Edition, as the rules of procedure under which the Board of Public Works shalt "rat% except as specifically amended. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Pickering " WHEREAS, it is the desire and intent of this Board of Public Works to establish deftaft ground rules under which a member or members of the general public may be heard at meetings of the Board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the following rules for this purpose be established: 1) Any person who shall desire to speak at a meeting of the Board shall state his or her name and address for the record. 2) He or she shall address the Mayor rather than individual members of the Board unless permitted to do so by the Mayor. 3) The Mayor may limit each person desiring to speak to approximately five minutes speaking time on any subject; and no person shall be permitted to speak more than once on the same subject unless requested to do so by the Mayor. 4) Each person desiring to speak shall do so in a quiet and orderly manner and, in the event he or she fails or refuses to do so, the Mayor shall have the authority to preclude him from speaking at such meeting. 5) The Mayor may limit a speaker to the first part of the meeting under the order of "Petitions & hearing of persons before the Board" except when a meeting has been designated as a public hearing. If a person desires to speak on a specific matter listed on the agenda, he may appeal to the Mayor for permission to speak on the matter when it has come before the Board in the normal course of events and the Mayor may grant such permission. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - Conley Carried. LIBRARY - ARCHITECTS' SERVICES: Attorney Freeman advised he had reviewed the statement received from the Associated Architects for services in connection with the schematic design phase of the proposed new library building. He rendered his opinion that the Board should recommend to the Council that this bill be paid pending verification of the amounts by the City Controller and verification by the City Engineer that the schematic design phase has in fact been completed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings f Grounds Committee for further study and report. Carried. R S P Page 3 November 12, 1964 ITHACA ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt reported that a traffic signal had been installed and was in operation at the Ithaca-Dryden Road-Maple Avenue inter- section. Alderman Hart expressed his approval of this light. BRIDGE REPORT: Comm. Smith called attention to the recent report by Modjeski & Masters on the condition of Ithaca's bridges, a copy of which had been made available to each member of the Board. Among the recommendations contained therein were the following: 1) that the Department of Public Works have a crew assigned to full time work on bridge maintenance. He stated this had been agreed upon by the Creeks & Bridges Committee and such a plan will be put into effect. 2) that there be a regular painting schedule. He stated this had been approved also. 3) the condition of all bridges were classified as either good, satisfactory, fair or poor, with four of the poor bridges - South Plain, South Cayuga, Columbia and Lake - recommended for replacement and the other one - DeWitt Place - recommended for abandonment. MODJESKI $ MASTERS PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that Invoice #4, dated September 30, 1964, received from Modjeski $ Masters 1., in the amount of $1, 118.58 be approved for payment making a total payment to date of $10,739.18 or approximately 85% of the total cost. Carried. DEWITT PLACE BRIDGE BIDS: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the demolition of the DeWitt Place bridge. Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE TRAFFIC COUNT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to take edestrian and vehicular traffic counts at the north end of the Columbia Street/,b4hat particular attention be paid to separating the volume of traffic going to and coming from the Ithaca College dormitories in the former hospital building on S. Quarry Street. Carried. S. PLAIN STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be authorized to determine the present pedestrian use being made of the South Plain Street bridge _ as a primary consideration to its being restricted to pedestrian use only when the new S. Meadow Street bridge is opened to vehicular traffic. Carried. LAKE STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that the Lake Street Bridge be included in the 1965 Capital Budget for replacement during 1965. Carried. BUS TOUR: Comm. Smith reminded members of the Board that a bus tour of proposed pro- jects eluded in the capital budget has been arranged for Saturday morning, November 21st. He advised a city bus will be ready at 9:00 a.m. on this date at City Hall and invited all members of the Board to participate in the tour if possible. MARINA CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the concession agreement with John W. Saunders at the Leon H. Cass Marina Park be renewed for a one-year period, covering the 1965 season, under its present terms and conditions. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE AGREEMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Board approves an annual fee of $300.00 for use of the Newman Municipal Golf Course by Ithaca College for the 1965 season and thereafter excluding weekends except for matches; and that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare an agreement between the City and the College on this basis. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #21-1964, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. a1� G Page 4 November 12, 1964 BUS REPAIRS: Superintendent Laverty reported the need of emergency repairs to city bus #104 and requested approval to have these repairs made by O'Donnell Quigley, Syracuse, New York in an estimated amount. of $2,000.00 without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Pickering; WHEREAS, the Superintendent has certified the urgent and immediate need to repair city bus #104, and WHEREAS, an estimate of the cost of such repairs has been received from O'Donnell Quigley, Syracuse, New York amounting to $2,000.00, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that no financial benefit, financial or other- wise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to proceed with the emergency repairs to bus #104 by O'Donnell Quigley, Syracuse, N.Y. at an estimated cost of not to exceed $2,000.00 without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 - Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a report on operation of the buses for the month of October showing a net profit before amortization of $247.26 and a net loss after amortization of $753. 74. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the report be accepted. Carried. FAR,' -CAYUGA STREET INTERSECTION: Comm. Leary once again expressed his concern about the dangerous traffic con itions existing at the multiple intersection of Farm-Cayuga. Cascadilla-Lake Streets. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements$ Parking & Traffic Committee and the Traffic Engineer for study as to the feasibility of installing an appropriate traffic light at this intersection to control vehicular and pedestrian. , traffic there. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk unna J hns, Mayor §3«.Q U 1 UBLY 7003 7 A&CEMIM-', aCCOUM Q2GAIIATL3 KC WHYR 12, 1964 C. 0, Make A 3ons 52.00 T=ree::, Charles 4.00 Vor7an, 1. L. 55-07 Wriner i lurling 9.20 Automntic 3prinkler Corp. of iverica 14.78 New Y ork State Dejartrwnt of : =Slit \arks 17770-34 Aw Y ork State bepartaent of oublic Korks 1 ,645-88 A Groal, Oldred 3. 11 .61 Cayuga Student Assidence Assoc., Inc. 10.73 Shepardson, A. Stanley & Lary <. 11 .61 rob ell, Thcburn & V 1laire P . 11 .61 Kitchell, Grace 11 .61 Ankleman Constrqction Cc. 35-00 »inklenmn A Co. 61 -70 26±1 an Construction 26669 Zahrt, Genevieve i. 227.75 Shel herd, 14a A mete TWO City of Ithaca — Alliam Bush 244-84 Squier, jack 3.43 Villare of Cayuna Heights 69.27 My of Ithaca General Fan , 71 .11 2% -7 of oacniin Ypth,n & Mnry Weiner 154.0 yew Y)ry st"to Tpntril & 1"'; 275.00 MIMM�I� ��II��� IYII���Yg11MWIMMI�MB - Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 2S, 1%4 PRESENT: Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo, Egan, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Kilby Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey In the absence of Mayor Johns, Vice Chairman Pickering presided. FLUORIDATION: The Clerk read a letter from John LoPinto, Attorney for the Ithaca Committee opposed to Fluoridation. Mr. LoPinto contended that the action taken by the Council on November 4, directing the Board to fluoridate Ithaca's water supply was illegal. Therefore, on behalf of his clients he objected to the Board's even entertain- ing the illegal directive of the Council. If this is done, he continued, he would be compelled to institute action against the city as he had been instructed by his clients. Mr. LoPinto and a large group of his clients appeared before the Board and he urged the Board to consider his letter seriously. --+ Comm. Conley felt the Board does not have any choice in the matter but to carry out the Council's directive after the Council provides the money with which to do It. so stated that members of the Water S Sewer Committee expect to visit same nearby ,,(ties to see how the introduction of fluorides to the water is handled. Comm. Leary felt that a ruling should be requested from the Attorney General as to whethez or not the Council or Board has jurisdiction under Ithaca's Charter. Comm, 140 felt that a directive to the City Attorney to obta4p such a ruling should tome from the Council. Comm. Smith saw ivo harm in requesting such a ruling. After some furthelf discussion the matter was referred to the Water 4 Sewer Committee for ftitt4:r'4cj!.S Aeo, . ation. BIDS - TEMPORARY CITY HALL OFFICE LAYOUT: The following bids on alteratie t of the. building at 109 9. Creen Street for municipal offices were received, opened and read by the Clerk: bEDUCTIONS Gross Bi Alt. No. 1 A t. N0. McCarthy Builders 23,020.01 4,500.00 8,319.00 Stewart 4 Bennet 248601.00 3,140.00 6,677,00 McPherson Builders 24,823.00 3,102.00 68831.00 M.W. Guidi Cuidi Construction 26,386.11 30775.00 11,037.S7 W.D. McElwee A Sons 27,643.00 2,250.00 11,643,00 V. Giordano Constr. Corp. 31,969.00 1,400.00 11,100.00 A. Friederich & Sons Co. 32,160.00 3,101.00 11,100.00 ALTERNATE NO. 1 - Omitting all painting except for a one coat priming of iron and hollow metal building components specified. ALTERNATE NO. 2 - Omitting all work shown on drawings and specified in the basement,, new building, except that the pipe column shall be installed as shown. By Comm. Conley$ seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried, Superintendent Laverty recommended t)kat a special meeting of the Board be held as early as possible in order to get started on these alterations. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Oomm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to call a special meeting of the Board to be held at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December lst., to take action on awarding the bid. Carried. DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE: The Clerk read a petition from residents of the Cascadilla Park and DeWitt Place area protesting the removal of the foot bridge on DeWitt Place over Cascadilla gorge. It contained 15 signatures. i36�a 3 page 2 November 25, 1964 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Creeks F, Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. SOUTH HILL WATER DISTRICT EXTENSION: The Clerk read a letter from the Town of Ithaca enclosing an order of the Town Board approving the extension of the South Hill Water District to include the property in the area bounded and described as follows: ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND, situate in the Town of Ithaca, County of Tompkins and State of New York, beginning at the inter- section of the northeast line of premises of Roy M. Compton with the north liar; of Rich Road, said point being approximately 200 feet southwesterly from the center line of Coddington Road; thence southwesterly 275 feet along the north line of Rich Road; thence northwesterly 269 feet; thence northeasterly 275 feet to a north- east corner of premises of Roy M. Compton; thence southeasterly 269 feet along a northeasterly line of said Compton to the point and place of beginning. OTTO B. SCHOENFELD - WATER_ SERVICES:. The Clerk reported receipt of a resolution adopted by t—he awn Board of the Town of Ithaca on November 9, 1964 approving an application of Otto B. Schoenfeld to connect about 1,940 feet of cast iron pipe easterly along Winthrop Drive to the existing water main at Warren Road an4 Winthrop Drive Ext. in the Northeast Water District. The resolution also -approved Mr. Schoenfeld's appli- cation to connect about 1,120 feet of 6 inch cast iron pipe westerly along Winthrop Drive to the exi::C..Lng :,:-ter main at she corner o" Winthrop Drive and Warwick Place in the v'iliage of Ctv-yt_ -i ,7c�bhts. AGREEMENT - MAIie,'71NANCE ';F CALCULATOR: Supt. Laverty recommended approval of a service maintenance agrcer.il-,a=t-wlH Smitth-Corona-Marchant for maintenance of a Monroe calculator, used :.:; the City Engineer's Office, for a fae of $53.00 per year for a one year period commencing November 1, 1964. T. ;zondaa by Comm. Leary ne .rvi-a maintenance agrecrien*_ with Smith-Corona-Marchant be approved . .,. .: y t',e S i,:,3rintendent ; and that th:,. Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign {an t �lialfi of the City nder its Cor orate Seal. Y p Carried. ROUTE #13 TRAFFIC CONTROL: Engineer Melchen reported that as a result of the city's demands for pr�� sic+r of better traffic control measures on the route #13 bypags within the city 1_n.i.tZ, a mooting had been h,�1 earlier today with representative of N.Y.S. Department c,i Public Works, N.Y. State Police, the State Traffic Commission aiId city officials. I:.� no definite decisions had been reached and that the city will have to �wa_it , ::oply from the Traffic Commission after all the suggestions made at the meeting have h:en considered. Comm. Smith stated that city officials present at the meeting had made strong recommendation regarding speed limits on this new road and regarding the installation of traffic lights at all the intersections thereon FLOOD CONTROL PROJFCT: Engineer Melchen reported that a greeting had been held yesterday with Army Engin^,;rs and the Contractor who had Leen awarded the bid on the first phase of the flood control project at which time the Contractor's plans for undertaking the project were discussed. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. .Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary KE-SOLVED, that water invoice #3649 in the amount of $61.70 which was rendered to Winkleman Company be expunged; and that on invoice in like amount in place thereof be approved and_ ordered rendered to N.Y.S. Department of Public Works under contract VA-1140. Carried. MODJESKI ti, MASTERS PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $1,635.99, payable to Modjeski $ Masters, for engineering services in connection with the inspection and report on 29 of Ithaca's bridges be approved for payment. Comm. Smith reported that this is a final bill for such services and will make a total payment of $12,375. 17 for which an appropriation of $14,000.00 was made. Carried, S. PLAIN STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported that the new South Meadow Street bridge had been opened to traffic today and he therefore recommended closing the South Plain Street bridge to vehicular traffic. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to close the South Plain St. bridge to vehicular traffic as soon as possible. Carried. pass 6 016 i0*4 LAKE STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the Sum of ;560Qt00 to ex AU the services of Modjeski $ Masters to modernize and bring up to date the 1944 plans for the Lake Street bridge. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC S GAS CORP. LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the leasing oF office space in the city-owned building at 126 South Cayuga Street to N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be approved at a rental of $400.00 per month for a one-year period and recommended to the Common Council for its consider- ation and approval. Carried. CODE AMENDMENT - CLOSING TIME FOR PUBLIC PARKS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RE D, that the Rules wnd Regulations of t e Board of Public Works regarding parks, as set forth in Chapter 17, Article I of the Code of Ordinances, be amended by adding thereto a new Section to read as follows: Section 17-9. Closing time for public parks All public parks in the City of Ithaca shall be closed to the public at 10:00 p.m. daily. The Superintendent of Public Works shall erect signs in all public parks in the City indicating the established closing time. zp Effective upon publication. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. CLAYTON EDDY-LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan TME the request received from Clayton Eddy for renewal of his lease of city-owned property - the former Knight property - be approved; and that his least be and hereby is renewed for a period of one year from its expiration date undep ite present terms and conditions which provides for an annual rental of $660.00. Carried. BIDS - CUSTODIAL SERVICBS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Egan MEMO D, THAT the ds received on October 28th. for providing custodial services at the former Electric 6 Gas buildings be and both hereby are rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized to make arrangements for providing this service with city forces. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: The Superintendent requested that an additional ap're70"" be pro a or providIng the custodial services referred to above for tM baiavo M this year. He estimated the need of $1700.04 for such purpose. Sy Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVQDj that the Common Owned be requested to appropriate the sus of $1700.00 for the operation and maintenance of the dlectuic 4 Oas buildings with city f6ros0 for the balance of the year 1964. Cesrsf. LARKING LOT LRMR: Cow. Leary "viewed a proposal whereby the vacant lot ad)s N t rsen tseet would be operated by Park 6 Shop, Inc. to provide eff•st"66 parking for Christmas shoppers. By Comm.. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it would be in the public interest to mare the vacant lot adjacent to 108 .E. Green Street available to alleviate the park* ing situation, especially during the Christmas shopping period, and WHEREAS, the Park & Shop Inc. is desirous of operating this lot for this purpose in conjunction with its other off-street parking lot, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the leasing of this vacant lot to Shop & Park, Inc. for a period of one month commencing December 1, 1964 for a rental fee of $25.00 for the period on the condition that it extend its public liability coverage to cover this lot and that its extended coverage include a hold harmless clause to insure the city against any and all liability, AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute such an agreement on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Unanimously Carried. WEST SENECA STREET: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from Mr. A.L. Hull that West Seneca Street be returned to a two-way street, from State to Meadow Street, the same as it was prior to the reopening of the bridge on this street be and it hereby is denied. Carried. Page 4 November 25, 1964 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Sec. 15-178 of the traffic ordinance;, One-way streets and alleys, by deleting therefrom the following: Seneca Street between Eddy and Meadow Streets, west bound traffic only, and by adding thereto the following: Seneca Street between Eddy and State Streets, west bound traffic only. Carried. STATE-CLIFF STREET INTERSECTION: Comm. Alo presented a map indicating a proposal or improving t e State-Cliff treet intersection prepared by Arthur J. Golder on behalf of the West End Business Association. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the map be referred to the Capital Imrpovements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RES1LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #22-1964, be approved for payment; ar.d that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blear, C's,y Clerk L.S. Pickering, Vice-Chm. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NOVEMBER 25, 1964 r i i y Wittway Realty Company 440.50 New York; State Department of Public �,;brks 1,699.94 New York State Department of Public Works 1,573.28 Albanese Plumbing 15.12 _r Donohue-Halverson 1.53 ' Drake, Clifford 6.00 , Picciano, Louis N. & Son 40.82 Congel & Hazard 15.00 Brooks Pharmacy 10.00 - Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. 18.75-T Hutchinson, Robert A. 6;67_: State & Aurora Inc. 6.67 - Johns, Julia 13.34 _.--- Holman, Ralph I. & Louise 6.67-_. Rossen, Jcseph L. & Clive S. 11.61 - Sosti, Emilio 13.70-' Church of The Immaculate Conception School 16.70 Lawrence, Nettie 11.61.--- Kennedy, Lawrence F. 104.27 ' Ithaca Journal News, Inc. 11.22 Mc Cann, William 135.75 City of Ithaca - Golf Course 11.07 City of Ithaca - D P W 5 .00.% fpw APP$C� ,, BY FINANCE COMMITTEE i Section- 1 Pr1es 20.00 i:'e•,�, Y-)rk Telephone ^,o. ?2)+,00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 1, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith Alderman - Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean PARKING LOT LEASE: Comm. Leary reported that Mr. Daley, Urban Renewal Director, had obtained clearance from H.H.F.A. for the city to operate the vacant lot adjacent to 108 E. Green Street as an off-street parking lot on a temporary basis. He therefore recommended that the Board's action taken at its meeting held on November 2Sth. author- izing the leasing of this lot be rescinded. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering " RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board on November 2Sth. approving the leasing ;0 of the vacant lot adjacent to 108 E. Green Street to Park 8 Shop, Inc. for the month of December be and it hereby is rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to install parking meters on this lot as soon as possible to make it available for use by the general public. Comm. Alo asked where the meters were coming from and the Superintendent advised they would be removed from streets and other areas where they are not being used to full capacity. Engineer Melchen reviewed a plan to install 18 meters on this lot by using its present lay-out. He noted that when the lot is developed under Urban Renewal it will be necessary to remove them at which time the lot will be regraded somewhat and redesigned as part of a new enlarged lot. AYES: 3 - Pickering, Leary, Smith NAYS: 2 - Conley, Alo Motion Carried. BIDS - TEMPORARY CITY HALL OFFICE LAYOUT: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildj:: �s Grounds Committee had reviewed al-1 bids received at the last meeting for alter&1. .•i1_y of the city-owned building at 108 E. Green Street for municipal offices and reccmt: � ed acceptance of the low bid received from McCarthy guilders as submitted in the groz:, amount of $23,020.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the low bid submitted by McCarthy Builders in the total amount of $23,020.00 for alterations of the city-owned building at 108 E. Green Street be accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to sign and execute a contract for this work on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. Comm. Leary reviewed the need for an additional appropriation of funds estimated at $12,000.00 to cover the cost of such items not included in the contract price as counters in the Clerk's Office and the Chamberlain's Office, moving traffic control center in the Police Station, moving the police signal, telephone installations, moving expenses and an item for contingencies. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to make an additional appropriation of $12,000.00 to the Board to cover these additional costs. Carried. On motion the meeting was adj ourmd. Geo. A. Ble City unna ns, Mayor 4 P BOARD OP OUBLld WORD!! PROefflIDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 9, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor: Johns Commissioners (6) - Pickering, Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on December 1st. were duly approved. DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE: A group of about twelve persons from the DeWitt Place and Cascadilla Park areas appeared efore the Board and protested the removal of the DeWitt Place bridge. Mrs. Elizabeth Gillis, 213 Cascadilla Park, acted as spokesman for the group and urged that the bridge be retained for use of pedestrians such as area children attending East Hill School, Cornell students who travel over it in reaching downtown, and tourists. It was also contended the bridge would be of great value in case of fire to reach additional hydrants on the DeWitt Place side of the gorge. A petition protesting, signed by 239 Cornell students, was presented to protest its removal. Fears of safety fo5~ her children who will have to use the path along the gorge, between DeWitt Place and Stewart Avenue, to get to East Hill School if the bridge is removed was expressed by one mother, while another mother stated that one of her teen-age daughters had been molested in this area. Comm. Smith advised those present that the bridge had been declared unsafe in its present condition by the city's bridge consultants and that it must be repaired or replaced to make it safe for even pedestrian use. He called their attention to the number of bridges throughout the city and the expense involved in keeping them all in repair. He cited the Board's intention of abandoning those bridges which have only ucrginal use in an effort to keep the cost to a minimum for all taxpayers throughout the city. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the City Engineer's Department be requested to make a study of the hazards involved for pedestrians who use the path along Cascadilla Park from University Avenue to Stewart Avenue. Carried. BIDS - DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE: The Following bids on removal of the DeWitt Place bridge were received, opened and read by the Clerk: H.D. Besemer $ 61950.00 K.P.C. Wrecking 6 Salvage 2,650.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the bids on removal of the DeWitt Place bridge be referred to the Creeks 6 Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - CHEMICALS: Bids on chemicals for the Water 6 Sewer Departments for the coming year were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: LIQUID CHLORINE Collier Chemicals, Inc. $ 5.61 pr. cwt. Jones Chemicals, Inc. S.33 pr. cwt. Stedford Chemical Corp. 5.7S pr. cwt; Nyclor, Inc. S.18 pr. cwt. SULPHATE OF ALUMINA Collier Chemicals, Inc. 2.S2. pr. cwt. Gen. Chem. Division, Allied Chemical $ Dye Corp. 2.62 pr. cwt. Jones Chemicals, Inc. 2.682 pr. cwt. Stedford Chemical Corp. 2.4575 pr cwt. American Cyanimid Co. 2.599 pr. cwt. Page N December 9, 1964 SULPHUR DIOXIDE Jones Chemicals, Inc. $ 12.33 pr. cwt. HYDRATED LIME Stedford Chemical Corp. $ 25.50 per ton Standard Lime $ Cement Company 24.35 per ton National Gypsum Company 24.68 per ton Warner Company 24.58 per ton SODIUM FLUORIDE Jones Chemicals, Inc. 16.66 pr. cwt. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bids received on chemicals for the Water & Sewer Departments be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. HENRY ERNI TRAVEL ORDER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Henry Erni, a Filter Plant Operator, be authorized to attend a grade 11 operator's school at New York University from January 18 to January 29, 1965 at city ,O expense; and that his expenses include $30.00 for laboratory and registration fees, his transportation and room and board while in attendance. Carried. CONGE L-HAZARD PAYMENT: Comm. Conley reported that contract work on installation of the Fourth Street sanitary sewer had been completed and the sewer line was in operation but that street repairs and final cleanup work cannot be done until next Spring. He recommen" a second payment to the contractor in the amount of $100,309.43 and stated that enough money is being retained under the contract price to accomplish this work with city forces if necessary. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a second payment to Congel-Hazard, Inc. in the total net amount of $100,309.43 for contract work completed on the Fourth Street sewer be approved. Carried. LEASE - TOWN OF ITHACA: Comm. Leary reported the Town of Ithaca had requested the lease of an additional of on the third floor of the building at 123 S. Cayuga Street. He advised the rent for this office had been calculated on the same basis as the original lease and it amounted to $384.00 per year. He recommended the request be granted. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the lease of this additional office to the Town of Ithaca for the sum of $381,00 per year be approved; and that the Board recommends to the Common-Council that the original lease between the City and Town of Ithaca covering the lease of office space on the third floor of the building at 123 S. Cayuga Street be amended to include this additional office at said annual rent of $384.00. Carried. BUDGET: Controller Weinstein reported that the proposed 1965 budgets for the Water $ Sewer Departments and the budget for the buses would be ready in a few days and could be mailed to members of the Board for review prior to the next Board meeting. He recommended they be referred to appropriate committees. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Pickering RESOLVED, that the Controller be directed to mail these budget proposals as indicated; and that they be referred to the Water $ Sewer and the Bus Committee respectively for study and report. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary ROLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit I bstract #23-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. STATE-CLIFF STREET INTERSECTION: Comm. Alo reported that the Traffic Engineer had studied the plan submitted by the West End Business Association for traffic control at the State-Cliff Street multiple intersection and reported that the suggested solution is not practical according to accepted traffic standards. It was regarded imperative, for reasons of public safety, that the temporary traffic islands be replaced with concrete curbing and steel guide rail at the earliest possible time as recommended previously by this Board. He therefore recommended removal of the temporary islands immediately. . 4, 01 6064 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, this Board has requested the Council to make an appropriation of funds to finance the cost of removing the temporary traffic islands at the State-Cliff Street multiple intersection and replace them with a permanent type concrete curbing and steel guide- rail, and WHEREAS, the Council has failed to provide such an appropriation, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board, in the interest of public safety, does h hereby deem it necessary to remove said temporary traffic islands and does hereby direct the Superintendent to remove same immediately. Carried. NEW YORK STATE ROUTES: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, the new ridge on South Meadow Street, over Six Mile Creek, had been opened to vehicular traffic, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board does hereby designate the New York State Routes through the City of Ithaca to be as follows: 1. Rt. 13: South on Cayuga St. , West on Tompkins and Hancock Street, South on Meadow St. to City Line. 2. Rt. 34: Same as Rt. 13 3. Rt. 34A: (a) North bound: East on Green St. from junction with Rt. 34 at Meadow St. , North on Cayuga St. , East on Court St. , thence following present Route. (b) South bound: Following present route to Court St., South on Cayuga St., West on Seneca St. to junction with Rt. 34 at Meadow St. 4. Rt. 96: (a) North bound: From Elmira Road north on Meadow St. , West on State St. , north on Cliff St. (b) South bound: From Cliff St. East on State St. , South on Meadow St. to Elmira Road. "x Clinton Street S. Rt. 96B: East and, west on/ from junction with Rt. 96 at Meadow St. , thence following present route. Carried. E. GREEN STREET PARKING LOT: Comm. Alo reported that parking meters had been installed on the vacant lot adjacent to the building at 108 E. Green Street and is now available for off-street parking to the public at the rate of 10¢ per hour with a two-hour limit. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a bus report for the month of November showing a comparison for the same month in 1962 and 1963 and a comparison with the years 1962, 1963 and 1964 to date. The report indicated a loss for the month, before amortization, of $1,078.62 and, after amortization, of $2,079.62. He expressed his deep concern over the loss for the year 1964 to date, after amortization, which amounted to $14,984.52, and for this reason recommended a study of the situation be made with a view to getting the city out of the bus business. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Bus Committee of this Board be authorized to meet with the Finance Committee of the Council, the firm of Swartout & Ferris and others engaged in the business of bus operation to see if the City can get out of the bus business, During a discussion of the resolution several favored a study to find a solution rather than to "get out of the bus business", Comm. Pickering suggested the possibility of an increase in bus fares and Mayor Johns felt that the Town of Ithaca, County of Tompkins and Cornell University should all be vitally concerned with the matter and should there fore be invited to participate in any such meeting. A roll call vote was taken on the motion which resulted as follows: AYES: 2 - Alo, Conley NAYS: 4 - Pickering, Leary, Egan, Smith Motion defeated. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Bus Committee of this Board be authorized to meet with the Finance Comm. of the Common Council and interested bus operator in an 6 fort to work out some solution to our bus problem. / C ried. On mo ion the muting was adjourned. :Ga, j.�'�.,, ,ITT°. �'; zi�,_� ,T_,},�,, 'taV�i• Y BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DECEMBER 9, 1964 Village of Cayuga Heights 27.04 Town of Ithaca 36.07 Town of Ithaca 28.71 Town of Ithaca 24.56 Town of Ithaca 28.89 City of Ithaca - Foot of First St. 75.00 Hall, Doris H. & Marian M. 11.61 Tompkins County Hospital 71.50 Lucente, Rocco 16.82 Village of Cayuga Heights 23.78 City of Ithaca - DPW 26.99 ,B PV-/ /11/0.'y 5.1� APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE Board of Education 130.48 Cornell Unviersity 55.00 Congel Hazard 128,80 Paul Mancini & Sons 175.05 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 23, 1964 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (4) - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Acting Attorney - Richard I. Mulvey Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Assistant Superintendent - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. WATER BILL - 219 S. PLAIN STREET: Mr. William Haflin appeared and protested a water bill received by the Tompkins County Realty Corp. for the property at 219 S. Plain Street. The bill covered the period from April 1 to October 1, 1964 and amounted to $115.23. He stated he did not receive a bill in July and was therefore unaware that there was an unpaid bill for this property. He asked for an adjustment in his bill. t" By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. DEED - OAKWOOD LANE $ BROOKFIELD ROAD: The Clerk reported receipt of a deed from John Hirs feld and Jean Marshall to Oakwood Lane, Brookfield Road and a further parcel for future street usF.. By Crnn. Conley, seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the deed be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. LAKE STREET BRIDGE PLANS: The Clerk reported that the Council had authorized the Boaaa to proceed with the designs of Lake Street bridge at a cost of not to exceed $5,500.00. PUBLIC SAFFTY BUILDING: The Clerk reported that the Council had authorized the Board To cEtinue r-�gotiations with Ithaca Associated Architects for the program development and cost estimates for the construction of a combined public safety building to include central fire headquarters, a police station with jail facilities, a city court room with offices for the city judge and traffic violations bureau, to be located on the site designated by the Council on November 6, 1963. The Council's action also author- ized the Board to, request the Architects to prepare a preliminary cost estimate for a building to hous3 central fire headquarters only on the southerly Portion of the aforementioned site, to be considered as a first stage of a combined safety building. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BAKER PARK SIDEti+CALKS: The Clerk reported that the Council had recommended the Board give consideration to the construction of a sidewalk along Baker Park to accommodate school children in the area who have to travel along there to reach the school bus. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. SALT PURCHASE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for salt for the 1965 season be awarded to Highway Materials Co. , South Lansing, New York, under the State contract at a price of $7.40 per ton at the mine. Carried. VENDING MACHINES: The Superintendent reported receipt of a request to place vending machines in the city office buildings at 108 E. Green Street. By Comm. Conley: secor.�°d by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for con- sideration in conjunction with the City Attorney. Carried. 144 Mars a !!•e.+�h.e rr, l�e� AURORA & PROSPECT TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Alo recommended a study about the feasibility of installing a traffic light at South Aurora and Prospect Streets. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Capital Improvements, :Parking & Traffic Committee be authorized to make a study of conditions at this intersection and determine if it is possible and advantageous to install a traffic light there. Carried. FARM-CAYUGA STREET INTERSECTION: Comm. Leary asked that the study authorized on traffic conditions at the multiple intersection at Farm and Cayuga Streets be speeded up so that a report thereon might be presented at the next meeting of the Board if possible. In this connection Mayor Johns asked that thought be given to making both sides of Cascadilla Avenue one-way to westbound traffic only. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Co Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that water invoice 4 W in the amount of $104.27 rendered to Laurence F. Kennedy, be expunged because it has been determined that the cause of the trouble was in the main sewer and therefore a proper charge against the City of Ithaca. Carried. BIDS - CHEMICALS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that contracts for the chemical requirements of the Water & Sewer Departments for the coming year be awarded to the following low bidders: Liquid Chlorine to Nyclor, Inc. @ $5. 18 per cwt. Sulphate of Alumina to Stedford Chemical Corp @ 2, 4575 per cwt. Hydrated Lime to Std. Lime $ Cement Co. @ 24.35 per ton Sulphate Dioxide to Jones Chemical Cerp. @ 12.33 per cwt. Carried. FINAL ESTIMATE - WEST HILL TANK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the final estimate of $247,266.75, less $2,500.00 to be retained to insure the waterproofing of dome cracks on the West Hill tank in the spring, be approved as recommended by T.G. Miller, consulting engineer, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a payment of $5,000.CO be approved at this time. Comm. Conley noted that the total amount of the original contract was $249,980.00. Carried. WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoices #3658 and 3659 in the amounts of $1,699.94 and $1,573.28, rendered to N.Y.S. Department of Public Works be and hereby are expunged. Comm. Conley stated that these bills must be expunged and adjusted to comply with the State's billing procedure and that new bills in the amounts of $1,787.41 and $1,657.98 will be presented in the December 23rd. audit. Carried. THIRD STREET - STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the installation of a 20,000 street light in the center of the new cinder storage pile at the north end of Third Street at an additional annual cost of $106.00. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #24-1964, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. LOUIS S. PICKERING RETIREMENT: Comm. Conley noted that the term of Louis S. Pickering, as a member of the Board, will expire on December 31, 1964, and offered the following resolution to express the Board's appreciation for his services. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary WHEREAS, LOUIS S. PICKERING, has been a member of the Board of Public Works since 1959 thus completing a full six year term of service to this community, and WHEREAS, he has worked tirelessly and diligently in behalf of the cause of good govern- ment, and WHEREAS, the members of the Board of Public Works and associates wish to express appreciation for his service, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members aid associates of this Board have adopted this resolution as a tribute and in his honor. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DECEMBER 23, 1964 Lents, Inc. 12.37 Alpha Sigma Phi 18.50 ,- Ithaca College 9.25 Saunders, John & Helen 17.07 Cavone, Alexander & Helen V. 11.61 Boronkay, John H. & Elsie H. 11.61 Chase, Le Grand 6.48 -- Van Woert, Arthur & Mildred 132.65 -- Solomon, John D., Irene R. & Paul J. 190.80 Sigma Alpha Epsilon 135.08 Lo Pinto, John 466.12 Hernandez, Carmen 15.00 -- Cooper, Oscar D. & Susie L. 15.00 - City of Ithac a- City Barns 18.24 Congel-Hazard, Inc. 2,238.34 Berggren, Richard & Betty 27.54 - Stein, Ruth E. 181.55 - Bush, William - Bush Oil Co. 68.15 0 Turco, Angelo & Dorothy 10.02 Perry, Gordon C. 107.25- Goldsmith, Florence W. 285.86 ' Village of Cayuga Heights 22.00 Cornell University 52.77 John A. Knox Plumbing 28.78 New York State Dept. of Public Works 150686,45 . YpvP , York State Tle:)t, n ' ?-zbl.i,. rtiorks 1 ,^`,7,�'z ' V,)«- =j tf ltq i' D ;i`!. r nrks I� 7,41 a APPROVED BY FINANCE. MITTEE L 1 i�r — mae ^lty cicho-,l T)istrict 17,71�,',a 7 — ^o int.y of "o.r.n:r;of—,'ie lf-re ')e.-)t, {r 9 - '3t(,yY;'rt a-rk ln.n rd sI-1^ 1 f, o _ „eta' Y^rk St' to s t7P.r!) rv- St o n r,}'a,l i. ,i. .c �., ,7?.. �.« Pag• 1 ftoomber 150 1064 TRAFFIC PROBLEMS: Mayor Johns recommended that some thought be given to make more of t e downtown streets one-way streets. He felt it would help move traffic in the business area. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Mayor's suggestion be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. Before closing Mayor Johns noted that he has been in:office for almost one .year and he thanked members of the Board and others present fbeiheir fine cooperation extende'-1to him during his first year in office. He then wished all a Merry Christmas. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo�._ k:-,Blean,ity Clerk t HulA a Johns, Mayoft " r,�