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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1965 BOARD OF PUBLIC: OFD QG5fi +. .a.. CIS OF ;. 'N. g 4 # ' '- �' 4 � ;. January 13, 1965 Re ttl it@ ing ,. PRES om 0114 •�;°�.ski Y�• �?►rX` ;, i� , ,'Att Fre4? O "Ald' iAY. i Sup de Pu ic or ' :lavorty . Asst, rtdent of Pub lie,iW —Hannan Hannan Assi' an gingers - Dougheity,"FkmWf felt Forester 'y$aker Controll - Weinstein Clerk - can Deputy C1 xk - Grey -` ?i the absence of Mayor Johns, who was out of town, the Clerk presided as Acting Chairman, called the Board to order and recommended that it would be in order to elect a Vice-Chairman of the Board fo*r the ensuing year. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo 41ESOLVED, THAT Comm. Conley be nominated for the position of Vice-Chairman. Carried. 4 ` E6 Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RVSOLVED, that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk be directed to cast one ballot for Comm. Conley. Ca4ied. The Clerk cast one ballot as directed and declared Comm. Conley had been unanimously elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the year 1965. { 9 The Clerk then turned over the gavel to Comm. Conley who presided during the remainder ''• of the session as Vice-Chairman. Vice--Chairman Conley welcomed Carl J. Yengo on his return as a member of the Board after a lapse of one year. He also recognized Alderman Hunt's attendance as a member '. of the Council 's committee on relations with the Board. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. REGULAR MEETING DATES: Action was taken to establish regular meeting dates of the Board for the ensuing year as follows: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo 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 City Hall at 108 E. Green Street. t Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES: The Clerk reported that the Mayor had appointed standing committees of of the Board for 1965 as follows : WATER & SANITARY SEWERS Conley Alo iogo HIGHWAYS, GARBAGE $ STREET LIGHTING Yengo Conley Egan CREEKS & BRIDGES ` Smith Alo Conley PUBLIC BUILDINGS & GROUNDS ' Leary Egan Yengo FINANCE $ ACCOUNTS Egan Smith Leary ' CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PARKING, TRAFFIC & BUS Alo Smith Leary MILLER STREET DEED: The Clerk reported receipt of an executed deed from Fairview Associates to a portion of Miller Street as approved by the Board on November 12, 1964. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the deed to Miller Street be referred to the City Attorney for his appr*val and report thereon. ' ► `'` '" Carried. Page 2 January 13, 1965 MbVAL 638. . T911 T VENUE•,: The Clerk read a letter from Ben V. Boynton re- s « ` e.rd ,g a men . �0,no tereived for property located. ,638 Stewart Avenue.. . n appointed b the Court as receiver for this r d. s He .'sC`ated-l#i Pp Y p ?' ► tech had ds with which to pay bills at present. He requested that t' ie wager bo not tied off until some rents are collected with which to pay past due bills. 46, promised that all bills will be paid as promptly as possible if the water is not 141ttlied off. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Leary LVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee and City Attorney for study and report; and that pending a report thereon at the next meeting of the Board the water meter be not turned off as requested by A1r. Boynton. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from Robert J. Wells, Assessor of ahe Town of Ithaca, requesting use of an additional parking space in the West Green arl4,ing lot for the use of the Town on a reserved basis. ti �Y By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary "LVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking f, is ittee for study and report. a Carried.", y ,.ffi CHITECTS' AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman reported that the lawsuit in the maAc of a agreement with Ithaca Associated Architects regarding the construction o ew :. „ ibrdry building had been settled and recommended payment of a voucher in the= unt" r. ,pf- $5,972.00 to the Architects as the agreed amount due to them under terms o � `e ; agreement. He advised this was less than that claimed by the Architects by count of "... a little over $500.00. tie recommended that the payment be made on the Condit Chit , the City could assign any of the work done under the agreement to the County it's ' 3 use upon approval of the Council. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves payment of $5,972.00 to Ithaca Associated`,,:; Architects as the balance due under terms of the agreement between the City aiid said 1 Architects on the following conditions: � SR 1) that the City receive the plans and specifications etc. completed by the Aroivcts . under the agreement. f 2) that the City have use of the entire work product done by the Architects under - e agreement without further cost. ' Carried. « BUS BUDGET: Controller Weinstein presented a proposed bus budget for the year 1965 indicating a total estimated operating expense of $76,189.99. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the proposed bus budget for the year 1965 be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried.,`A APPOINTMENTS: Superintendent Laverty reported that Michael Ocello, Donald Wood '.' Henry G. Erni had passed civil service examinations for the positions of Senior Engineering Aide, Sewer Plant Operator and Water Treatment Plant Operator respect' and recommended that each be given a probational appointment, for a 16-week perio 0 their respective positions. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo +: RESOLVED, that the following probational appointments be approved for a 16-week p Otiod as recommended by the Superintendent: 4� Michael Ocello, Engineering Aide, at an annual salary of $3,602.00, the minimum o��•gade 1S in the Compensation Plan. Donald Rood, Sewer Plant Operator at the rate of $2.19 per hour, step 1 of grade 20. Henry G. Erni, Water Treatemnt Plant Operator Trainee, at the rate of $1.80 per hour the minimum of grade 16. Carried. PROMOTIONS: The Superintendent recommended promotion of Franklin Gardner to a working foreman and Herbert Murphy to a maintainer. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Franklin Gardner be promoted to a Working Foreman at $2.66 per hour, the minimum of Grade 26 in the Compensation Plan; and that Herbert Murphy be promoted to a Maintainer at $2. 11 per hour, the first step of Grade 19. ,* O-yA.,� 1 -.11 -(.S Carried. • e Page 3 January 13; 1965 . y FRMY, GOMBA$ - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: . •Superin�en_oent Laverty reco ended a five-month's leave 3 y, s`'t�:' *- "' f% IPGtend school. `Comm R$564 . 4 that Frank Gombas be granted a five-month's leave of absence, effective" ; January 16, 1965, as recommended' by the Superintendent. Carried. BIDS: Superintendent Laverty requested permission to advertise for bids on the foljowing items of equipment to be received by February 10th. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo ti RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the following {' items of equipment for presentation to the Board at its meeting on February 10, 196$': 2-Two-door sedans 1 truck tractor 2-3/4-ton pick-ups 1 street sweeper 1-1/2-ton pick-up 1 pneumatic tire changer 1-10 cubic yard dump truck 2-3-cubic yard dump trucks Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the following. services, materials and other equipment as needed during the year: Services: Mosquito control, food and merry-go-round concessions at Stewart Park, sidewalk construction. Materials: Road materials including screened gravel, crushed limestone, asphalt cone tar, asphalt emulsion tar, transit-mix concrete. s 1. Paint for traffic marking and bridges, and rustoleum paint or approved equal. Pipe and fittings including concrete, corrugated, cast iron and cement asbestos. Sodium fluoride Manhole frames, covers and blocks, filter sand and gravel, meter testing bench, and copper tubing and brass fittings. Equipment : 1 hydrodder, 2 mechanical flocculators for filtration plant, pumps and accessories for Wood $ Cherry Street pumping station, parking meters, traffic signals, water meters, valves and hydrants. , Carried. �' ' *Y WATER $ SEWER BUDGETS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the budget for the Water Department for the year 1965 be approved as follows: Total Operating Expense $ 422,521 Capital Improvements (Schedule II) 62,200 Capital Reserves: Water Source Devel. 50,000 Garage Building 6,000 Contingency Fund 25,000 Total Expenditures $ 565,721 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the budget for the Sewer Department for the year 1965 be approved as follows : Total Operating Expense $ 312,765 Capital Improvements (Schedule I1) 103,100 Capital Reserve for Sewer Construction 250,000 Capital Reserve for Garage Building 4,000 Contingency Fund 25,000 Total Expenditures $ 469,865 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing budges be referred to the Common. Council for its approval. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: Comm. Alo recommended that the positions of Senior Engineering Aide (40 hours) Engineering Aide (40 hours) , principal account clerk (40 hours) and Senior Account Clerk (40 hours) be each raised three grades over the present grade of these positions on a 35 hour per week. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the 1965 Compensation Plan by increasing the grades for the aforementioned positions in the 1965 Compensation Plan as follows: Page 4 January IJ, 1963 Senior Account Clerk (40 hours) from grade 18 to grade 20 Principal Account Clerk (40 hours) from grade 22 to grade 24 Senior Engineering Aide (40 hours) from grade 20 to grade 22 Engineering Aide (40 hours) from grade 17 to grade 18 Carried. WATER BILL - 219 SOUTH PLAIN STREET: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RE-SOLVED, that the request received from Wm. Haflin at the last meeting for an adjustment in a water bill for the property at 209' South Plain Street be denied because it is the responsibility of the owner or agent to see that water bills are properly directed. Carried. . FLUORIDATION: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Nussbaumer, Clarke and Velzy, consulting engineers for the design of the new water pumping station, be authorized to incorporate provisions for fluoridating the City's water supply into this facility, under its present contract agreement. During a discussion of the motion Comm. Alo stated that, the added engineering cost will be paid on the percentage of increase of the total pump station plus the fluoridation feature. It is estimated that this feature consisting of a feeding hopper, dust collector, scales, and slurry tank will cost $4500. This apparatus will feed Sodium Silica fluoride into the water supply which will cost about $3500 per year. In addition, since this application will have to be manually controlled by the plant operators we will need some new laboratory apparatus for testing, estimated at $S00. The first year of in- stallation, chemicals and control therefore is estimated at $8500. �-. Motion Carried. DEED - OAKWOOD LAFTE AND BROOKFIELD ROAD: Comm. Yengo reported the deed to Oakwood Lane and Brookfield Road had been approved by the City Attorney and Engineer and that a right-of-way for sewers in this area will be furnished. i F l By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the deed from John Hirshfeld and Jean Marshall to Oakwood Lane, Brookfield Road, and a further parcel for future use be approved, accepted, and ordered filed. Carried. MC CARTHY BUILDER PAYMENT: Comm. Leary presented a voucher payable to McCarthy Builders in the amount of $21,480.00 for contract work on the city buildings at 108 E. Green St. and the corner of Green & Cayuga Street. He stated this represented 9S% of the contract price, less a 15% retained percentage, and $1,797.00 for approved changes all of which have been approved by the architect. He recommended approval for payment. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the voucher in the total amount of $21,480.00, payable to McCarthy Builders, be approved for payment as recommended. Carried. VENDING MACHINES: The Superintendent reported that a request had been received to in- stall vending machines in the City Hall to furnish coffee, cigarettes and candy. Comm. Leary stated that local merchants had registered their protest to such a permitted use. By comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request to install vending machines in the City Hall building be and it hereby is denied. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills receivable which have been approved and audited by the Finance Committee be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RE-SOLVED, 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: Heights Court, north side, Wycoff Avenue to east line of No. 114 Heights Court. West Lincoln Street, north side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue. West Seneca Street, north side, Albany Street to Floral Avenue. Chestnut Street, east side, Elm Street to Sunrise Road and by deleting therefrom the following: West Seneca Street, north side, Albany Street to State Street. f: Chestnut Street, east side, Hook Place Ext. to south school driveway. Carried. Page 5 January 13, 1965 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-183 of the Code of Ordinances, parking meter zones, by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the follow- ing: Additions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to south line of No. 313 South Cayuga Street, except 200 block of N. Cayuga Street. Cayuga Street, west side, Court Street to north line of No. 312 South Cayuga Street. Eddy Street, east side, from 801 north of north line of Seneca Street to Campus Arch. Deletions: Cayuga Street, east side, Court Street to Clinton Street, except 200 block of N. Cayuga Street, Eddy Street, east side, Catherine Street to Campus Arch. Carried, CAYUGA-FARM INTERSECTION: Comm. Alo reported that initial studies at this intersection indicate insufficient warrant for traffic signal installation. The committee recommends that further traffic studies at the intersection be deferred until after completion of Route 13. AURORA-PROSPECT TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Alo reported that the traffic studies at this intersection also do not indicate sufficient warrant for traffic signal installation. Accident occurances at the intersection of a type probably correctable by traffic signal control are lower than the frequency establishing minimum warrant. Of major importance at this intersection are the very steep grades on both Aurora Street approaches. Ex- perience has often shown that the accident rate rises sharply, particularly those of the rear end collision type, after installation of traffic signals at an intersection with difficult topography like the Aurora-Prospect intersection. For the above reasons the committee recommends that traffic signals not be installed at this intersection. WILLOW AVENUE CLOSING: Comm. Alo recommended the closing of Willow Avenue, between Cayuga and Marshall Streets to vehicular traffic. The Clerk advised that Sec. 5-30 of the Charter requires that a public hearing must be held on this matter before the street can be officially closed. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board pursuan t to Sec. 5-30 of the City Charter on a proposal to discontinue Willow Avenue, between Cayuga and 114arshall Streets, as a public highway; and that said hearing be held at the Board's next regular meeting on January 27, 1965. Carried. ALTERNATE SIDE ALL-NIGHT STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo advised that the 90-day experimental period for alternate side all-night street parking will expire on January 26, 1965 and recommended that the Council be requested to amend the traffic ordinance to make alternate parking permanent in its present form. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend the Code of Ordinances, by adding thereto Section 15-124 to read as follows: Sec. 15-124. Alternate side all-night street. parking prohibited The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2:00 A.M. and 6:00 A.M. as follows: 1. On the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days of the calendar month., except where otherwise already restricted. 2. On the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days of the calendar month,, except where otherwise already restricted. Carried. SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMITS: Alderman Kilby requested the Traffic Engineer and Parking & Traffic Committee to study the possibility of establishing reduced speed limits in school zones on Elm and Chestnut Street adjacent to the West Hill School. The request was referred to the Traffic Engineer for consideration. I BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JANUARY 13, 1965 Slatoff, Jane 3.00 City of Ithaca - (Winkleman Const, Co.) 75.00 Nobles, Robert E. 11.61 Fish, Kenneth H. 11.61 Smith, Walker J. 11.61 The Wesley Fondation of the Methodist Church 11.61 Snyder, Jesse 11.61 Freeman, Martha 67.10 Northeast Water District 52.38 Goldsmith, Florence W. 53.56 Village of Trumansburg 14.25 City of Ithaca - General Fund 42.17 APPROVED �Y FI, AN,G'E .0 MMI'rT'�E 3 z ice' Board of Education 196.06 Page 6 .January 15, 1966 - ITHACA-DRYDEN ROAD TRAFFIC LIGHT: Alderman Hart inquired if any changes had been made in the operation of the traffic light at the Ithaca-Dryden Road multiple intersection to make it operate more efficiently. The Superintendent advised that electrical changes were being made to provide a leading green light for a left turn on Cornell Street. He also indicated the necessity of widening Dryden Road. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented the bus report for the month of December which included a report thereon for the entire year of 1964. The report indicated a total net loss for the year, after amortization, of $IS,849.97. fie felt the results were very discouraging. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the report be accepted and filed. Carried. PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING: Alderman Hunt inquired if the Board had taken any action on the Council's recent request to resume negotiations with Ithaca Associated Architects re- garding a public safety building on the west State Street parking lot. The Superintendent advised that action had been delayed pending settlement of the disputed amount due the Architects under the present agreement. lie indicated a meeting on this matter would be called at an early date. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r f X Geo. A. Blean, C1 y Clerk James Conley, Vice-Chairman BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 270 1965 PRESENT: , Mayor - Johns Commissioners (4) - Conley, Leary, Smith, Yengo _ PUBLIC HEARING Aldermen - Hart, Hughes TAKE NOTIG$ that the Board of Attorney — Freeman Public wont, m. Loki a public hIm ing at 4:� p.a. on January 27, 1965 Supt. of Public Works - Laverty h e will city xan,be E. Green Street. The haring on a proposal to dis- • continue Willow Avenue, between Cay- Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan uga highw and Marshall streets, as a pub. lit ay. Anyone interested In City Engineer - Melchen to be Proposal ar be neon RO °pport� to be heard thereon at said hearing. Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Geo. A. Blep#s�.. Forester - Baker JaM#ry 20, 1965 city cleric 'yes Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Superintendent Laverty requested that the minutes of the 'Last meeting be amended with reference to the appointment of Herbert Murphy to read at the rate of $2.19 per hour, the first merit increment step of grade 19, effective January 17, 1965. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last meeting be amended as requested by the Superin- tendent; and that they be approved as amended. Carried. WILLOW AVENUE CLOSING: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in the Board's proposal to discc_.rinue that portion of Willow Avenue between Cayuga and Marshall Street as a public highway. No one appeared to be heard on the matter and upon motion by Commissioner Smith which was seconded by Comm. Conley the public hearing was closed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it would be in the interest of the public to discontinue Willow Avenue, between Cayuga. and Marshall Streets, as a public highway, and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed discontinuance thereof has been held by this Board as required by Section 5-30 of the City Charter, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves and authorizes the dis- continuance of Willow Avenue, between Cayuga and Marshall Street, as a public hialhway; and that the Sup_ erintendent be authorized tc take the necessary steps to Board's action. Carried. AIRPORT LEASE: Attorney Freeman reported that he had received a check from Finger Lakes Flying Service for $650.00 which represented five months' rent of the municipal airport, that $260.00 will be paid in February and another $260.00 will be paid in March to bring payments under terms of the lease agreement up-to-date. ITHACA AS60CIATED ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman reported that the agreement, dated tune 7, 1963, etween the City and Ithaca Associated Architects for the design and erection of a public library building had been cancelled. He then reviewed a new agree-� ment approving this cancellation and wherein the architects agreed to furnish the City with all drawings, specifications, schematic design, studies, project construction cost estimates, area and volume estimates and all other documents, schedules, estimates and materials of any kind, or copies thereof prepared under the agreement of June 7, 1963. He advised it had been signed and executed and that final payment to the architects had been made as approved by the Board at its last meeting. It was the feeling of members of the Board that the drawings and other documents referred to in the new agreement regarding this matter should be turned over to the City now, and Comm. Yengo felt that a gesture should be made to the County to regain a part of the cost thereof to the City. w .. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be directed to request the architects to turn over all drawings and documents regarding a public library to the City at this time. Carried. MILLER STREET DEED: Attorney Freeman reported he had examined the deed from Fairview Associates to the City of Ithaca for a portion of Miller Street, which was presented at the last meeting, and that it was in proper form for acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, THAT the deed to a portion of Miller Street received from Fairview Associa*_Fs be approved and accepted; and that the Clerk be directed to file it in Tompkins County Clerk's office. Carried. Page 2 January 27, 1965 JOSEPH EDSALL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo ESQ OLVED,that, upon recommendation of the Superintendent, Joseph Edsall be promoted to maintainer at the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimum of grade 19, effective ' retroactively to January 10, 1965. Carried. REMO RUBENS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Remo Rubens be appointed on a provisional basis as a temporary engineer- ing aide, effective February 1, 1965, at an annual salary rate of $3,602.00, the minimum of grade 15 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. JOHN A. DOUGHERTY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that John A. Dougherty, Assistant Engineer, be authorized to attend five evening classes on structural steel design in Syracuse at a cost of not to exceed $50.00, which shall be at city expense. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Commissioner Yengo RESMED, that water invoice #3714 in the amount of $15,685.45, rendered to N.Y.S. Dept. ,,of Public Works, be expunged because it did not conform to proper billing procedures required by the State; and that a new adjusted invoice in the amount of $15,398.95, •which is in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. �-� Carried. A/ i C44ETER REMOVAL - 638 STEWART AVENUE: Comm. Conley reported that Ben V. Boynton, Court Appointed Receiver for the property at 638 Stewart Avenue, had guaranteed payment of past due water bills at this location by March 10th, payment of the current bill (February 1st.) by April 15th, and payment of the May bill on time. In view of this 'he recommended that the water meter be not removed from this property at this time. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that action to remove the water meter at 638 Stewart Avenue be postponed until May 31, 1965 pending payment of past due water bills on this property as guaranteed by the Receiver. Carried. THOS. G. MILLER BILL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the balance of $188.00 due Thomas G. Miller for consulting services during construction of the south and west hill water tanks, under terms of his contract, be approved for payment. Carried. BIDS - DEWITT PLACE BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported that bids received by the Board on December 9, 1964, for removal of the DeWitt Place bridge were being held for future consideration. He stated the Committee felt that some steps should be taken to protect the path along Cascadilla gorge with railing before the bridge is removed. He advised the bids will be reconsidered when this is done and that the low bidder is satisfied with this action. SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Leary called attention to the recent posting of the West Seneca Street bridge with a two-ton load limit. He stated he believed it would be able to carry loads up to eight tons after it was repaired last year. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Engineer for study and report. Carried. Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt reported that two-way traffic is being permitted on W. Seneca, between Cayuga Inlet and Fulton Street, on a 90-day trial basis to correct traffic problems caused by posting the bridge with a two-ton load limit. ARCHITECTS' AGREEMENT: Attorney Freeman presented for approval an agreement between the City and Ithaca Associated Architects for professional services for the construction of a Central Fire Station to be located on a site in the 300 block of West State Street, approved by the Common Council on November 6, 1963. On recommendation of Comm. Conley paragraph 5 of Article XIV, Addenda to contract, was amended so that the Architects would present cost estimates on a Police Station to this Board. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the agreement, as amended, be approved and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. --- Carried. 34 Page 3 January 27, 1965 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the original agreement between the City and the Architects, dated June 7. 1963, regarding professional services for a public safety building be and hereby is terminated and cancelled; and that all sums paid to the Architects thereunder shall be credited and applied to amounts which shall become due under terms of the new agreement hereinabove authorized. Carried. The Board felt the present Committee on matters regarding construction of a Public Safety Building was too large to work efficiently with the Architects, and action was taken thereon as follows: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Committee on "Public Safety Building" heretofore appointed be and hereby is discontinued and discharged from its duties; and that the Building & Grounds Committee of this Board be and hereby is designated as the Committee to work with the Architects on this matter. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the accounts receivable, which have been approved by the Finance Committee, be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS BUDGET: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the proposed bus budget for the year 1965, indicating a total estimated operating expense of $76,189.99, be approved and referred to the Common Council for its consideration. Carried. BUS FARES: Comm. Leary reported that the Bus Committee of the Board and the Finance Mgm—ft—t6T of the Council had held a joint meeting on January 26, 1965, at which time action was taken to increase the bus fares as follows: Old Rate New Rate Cash Fare 20� Tokens 6 for $1.00 5 for $1.00 Student Tickets 8 for $1.00 8 for $1.00 (High- School students onlyl LINN STREET: Comm. Conley reported that the original request received from the Board of Education to close Linn Street, between King and Queen Street* to public traffic had been revised to meet objections of abutting property owners. He stated that the Board, as a Committee of the Whole, recommended approval of the Board of Education's request to close this portion of Linn Street to public traffic. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board, pursuant to Section 5-30 of the City Charter, on a proposal to discontinue Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets, as a public highway; and that said hearing be held at the Board's next regular meeting on February 10, 1965. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. Blep, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JANUARY 27, 1965 Haverstick's & Co. 22.00 Donohue-Halverson 110.63 Sinclair Refining Co. 10.00 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Mc Kinney's '.dater District 75.00 City of Ithaca - Town of Ithaca 7,425.00 City of Ithaca - Village of Cayuga Heights 5,550-00 Nelson, Paul 310.00 Boyle, Lewis & Loretta 8.73 Pettengill, Jason & Ruth R. 25.95 City of Ithaca - James Mahon 27.07 Alpha Gamma Rho, Inc. 235.06 Brewer, Dale Co., Inc. 95.44 Chase, Le Grand 4.32 Ripley, James R. & Anna - City of Ithaca 13.16 State of New York 15 98. 5 _ WSP. � �/ • 'T9 c _7 APPROVED FI E. MMITTEE � l Lou Barnard's Bowl-O-Drome 25.00 Cushion & Cues 25.00 Ithaca Bown & Billiard Lounge 50.00 Ryan's Ithaca Theatre 25. 00 Cornell Theatres Inc. 75.001 P & C Family Foods, Inc. 500.001 "9agnolia Pipe Line b. 10.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 10, 1969 PRESENT: Commissioners: Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen: Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney: Freeman Superintendent of Public Works: Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works: Hannan ,. City Engineer: Melchen Forester: Baker Controller: Weinstein Clerk: Blean Deputy Clerk: Grey In the absence of Mayor Johns, who was in New York on city business, ViccR-0,airman Conley presided. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARING - LINN STREET CLOSING: Vice-Chairman Conley opened a public hearing duly a vertised for this time to ear anyone interested in the proposed closing of Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets. No one appeared to be heard thereon. 1,. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the public hearing be closed. --� Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that it would be in the interest of the public to discontinue Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets, as a public highway, and WHEREAS, a public hearing on the proposed discontinuance thereof .has been held by this Board as required by Section 5-30 of the City Charter, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves and authorizes the dis• continuance of Linn Street, between King and Queen Streets, as public highway; and that the Superintendent be authorized to take the necessary steps to implement the Board's action. Carried. BIDS - STEEL PIPE ARCH: The following bids on furnishing the City with a 65" x 40" metal pipe arch with accessories, to be used in connection with the construction of a storm sewer on the Old Spencer Road, were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Armco Steel Comoration $2,761.00 Empire State Culvert Corp. 3,050.00 Lane Pipe Corporation 2,721.03 Superintendent Laverty recommended the bids be referred to the City Engineer for checking and report back to the Board for action because immediate purchase of this material was deemed necessary. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be requested to check the bids and report his find- ings thereon back to the Board for action. Carried. Upon a review of the bids, the City Engineer reported that the bid received from Armco Steel Corp. was the lowest bid which met all specifications and he recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bid of Armco Steel Corp. in the total net amount of $20761.00 be accepted in accordance with its terms as submitted. Carried. NORTH CAYUGA STREET PARKING: The Clerk read a letter, signed jointly by Mickey Carlison ang Stanley Borow, requesting that angle parking be provided for in front of Mickey's Market and the North Side Liquor Store at this address. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric 4 Gas Corp. requesting that it be granted a right-of-way over several city parcels of land upon which to relocate its 23KV transmission line which feeds the Fourth Street substation. Early action on this matter was requested. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 2 February 10, 1965 ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: The City Attorney presented a proposed lease between the City and Ithaca Festival o Classics covering the present airport site on Taughannock Blvd. and recommended it be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and review. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the proposed lease be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee, the City Attorney and City Controller for joint study and report thereon. Comm. Smith urged that every consideration be given to the thought of having this site continue to be operated as an airport as long as possible. Carried. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGN POSTS: Superintendent Laverty requested permission to advertise for bids on traffic sign posts. By Comm. Yengo : seconded- by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on this material as requested. Carried. WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that water invoice #3641 in the amount of $1,770.34 and invoice #3642 in the amount of $1,645.88, both rendered to N.Y.S. Department of Public Works, be expunged because accounting fees were included in the billing; and invoices which were properly adjusted were presented and approved in the November 25, 1964 audit. Carried. SALE OF SURPLUS FURNITURE : Superintendent. Laverty recommended the sale of all used furniture accumm-.1ated through the purchase of N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas properties and the relocation o,;:' all city offices to these buildings. He further recommended that he be authorized to advertise for bids on this furniture in one lot rather than through auction sale. On recommendation of Comm. Alo it was agreed that the Superintendent prepare an inventory of all furniture included in the sale for the Board's information. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on this usedq, . furniture as recommended. Carried. MCKINNEYS WATER DISTRICT WATER CONTRACT: A standard form of contract for water service to the McKi.nney's Water District, between the City and Town of Lansing, for a t---rm of twenty years, from the date thereof, was presented. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the agreement for furnishing; water service to McKinney's Water District in the Town of Lansing be approved in accordance with its terms as submitted; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal, Carried. DEWITT PLACE BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to make an additional appropriation of $3500. to budget account #184, Bridge Maintenance, to finance the cost of the removal of the DeWitt Place bridge and the construction of safety barriers at the bridge location and along Cascadilla Park. Carried. LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith presented for approval an agreement between the City and Modjeski-& Masters for engineering services to modernize the design and construction plans for Lake Street bridge. He advised it had been reviewed by the City Engineer and approved as to form by the City Attorney. He recommended that it be approved. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and Modjeski $ Masters for engineering a, services on the Lake Street bridge be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. 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 #1-1965, be approved for payment. Carried. Page 3 February 10, 1965 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Alderman Hunt criticized all departments of city government for what he termed "lack of depth". He felt this was brought about by the lack of any training programs within departmental ranks. He contended the Department of Public Works is no exception and called attention to the impending retirement of Mr. Laverty as Superintendent of Public Works and suggested that a personnel committee be formed to think about this. Vice-Chairman Conley assured him that this fact had already been recognized by the Board and that it has several candidates in mind to replace the Superintendent upon his retirement. Supt. Laverty took exception to Alderman Hunt's remarks as it applied to the Department of Public Works and asserted that there is and always has been "depth" within this department. Comm. Smith pointed out that lack of adequate salaries sometimes causes the lack of trained personnel and felt this applied to the Planning Department in particular. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk James Conley, Vice-Chairman JJ 5 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. February 24, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Attorney - Freeman Aldermen - Hunt, Hughes Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. CHESTNUT STREET - STOP SIGN: The Clerk read a letter from the West Hill P.T.A. re- questing installation of a stop sign or an automatic stop light on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Hook Place. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Capital Improvements, Traffic & Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from Robt. L. Cochran requesting renewal of is merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for 196S under its present terms and conditions or $325.00 for the season. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. YOUTH COURT'S REQUEST FOR USED FURNITURE: The Clerk read a letter from Tarpkins County outh Court requesting !hat any surplus office furniture or equipment that the City may have be, made available to it to furnish new quarters in the old county courthouse. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Superintendent with power. Carried. SALE OF SURPLUS FURNITURE: The Superintendent presented an inventory of surplus used furnliture as requested by the Board and advised that he intended to aduertile for bids thereon to be received at the next meeting of the Board. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RE ED, Mt water invoice #3746 in the amount of $15,398.95, rendered to N.Y.S. Department of Public Works, be expunged; and that a new invoice in the amount of $IS,596.38, which is in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. Carried. CARL SHIPMAN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOL" MD—-tTat Carl Shipman be appointed as a temporary water treatment plant operator trainee at the rate of $1.80 per hour, the n inimum of grade 16 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment shall become effective as of February 10, 1965. Carried. BIDS - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: Comm. Conley reported that bids on automotive equipment for the "mater & sewer Divisions had been received on February 16th, as follows: 2 1/2 Ton C.Y. Medium Duty Name of Bidder Make Dump Truck Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $ 50500.00 $1,191.55 $4,308.45 W.T. Pritchard Dodge 4,720.00 900.00 3,°_;0.00 Longs Motors GMC 6,479.50 1,805.20 4,674.3" Ithaca Motors Intnl. 6,301.63 1,497.39 4,804 24 Truck Tractor Trade-In Net Byd Cayuga Motors Ford $ 9,011.53 $1,523.53 $7,48f ,b�t Ithaca Motors Intnl. 11,781.83 3,291.18 8,1190,65 r Page 2 February 24, 1965 Name of Bidder Make 1-Ton Pick-Up Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $ 20795.00 $ 350.00 $2,445.00 Wm. T. Pritchard Dodge 2,795.00 100.00 2,695.00 Longs Motors GMC 3,453.00 825.38 2,627.62 Ithaca Motors Intnl. 30083.93 441.80 2,642. 13 4-Door Sedan Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $ 2,688.00 $ 400.00 $22288.00 Wm. T. Pritchard Dodge 31064.80 605.80 20459.00 E.J. Miller Plymouth 2,894. 70 6,654.70 2,240.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bids. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the low bids on the following items of equipment for the Water $ Sewer Divisions be accepted and awarded as follows: Type of Equipment Bidder Make Total Net Bid 3 c.y. dump truck W.T. Pritchard Dodge $ 3,820.00 �r Truck Tractor Cayuga Motors Ford 7,488.00 1-Ton pick-up truck Cayuga Motors Ford 2,445,00 4-door sedan Erie J. Miller Plymouth 2,240.00 Carried. R.J. MORUSTY INVOICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that invoice #1123 from R.J. Morusty in the amount of $74.50 for work done at 508 University Avenue be ordered paid by the City because the stoppage occurred in the main sewer line. Carried. HENRY ERNI : Comm. Conley reported that Henri Erni had passed a civil service examination for the position of water treatment plant operator and recommended his appointment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the probational appointment of Henry Erni as a Water Treatment Plant Operator, for a 16-week period, be approved at the rate Of $2.11 per hour, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. BIDS - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT Comm. Yengo presented the following tabulation of bids on automotive equipment for the Department of Public Works which were received on February 16th: 8 C.Y. Name of Bidder Make Dump Truck Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $12,161.00 $2,900.00 $91261.00 W.T. Pritchard Dodge 12,409.00 3,900.00 8,509.00 Longs Motors GMC 15,584.00 5,388,20 10,195.70 Ithaca Motors Intnl. 15,694.63 2 1/2 Ton 3 Cu. Yd. Dump Truck Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford (a) $ 5,500.00 $1,241.55 $4,258.45 (b) 5,550.00 962.00 4,588.00 W.T. Pritchard Dodge (a) 4,720.00 900.00 3,820.00 (b) 4,770.00 800.00 310970.00 Longs Motors GMC (a) 6,479.50 1,805.20 4,674.30 (b) 6,524.50 1,810. 12 40724.38 Ithaca Motors Intnl. (a) 6,351.63 (b) 6,301.63 Note (a) = medium (b) = heavy duty Page 3 February 24, 1965 3/4 Ton Trade-In & Name of Bidder Make Pick-Up Discount Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $1,988.00 - $1,988.00 W.T. Pritchard Dodge 2,165.00 - 2, 165.00 Longs Motors GMC 2,867.50 $ 648.99 20218.51 Ithaca Motors Intnl. 2,954.18 - 20954. 18 1/2 Ton P i ck_-_Up Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $2,244.00 $ 951.00 $1,293.00 W. T. Pritchard Dodge 1,950.00 900.00 1,050.00 Longs Motors GMC 2,547.00 900.27 1,646. 73 E.J. Miller Plymouth - - - Ithaca Motors Intnl. 2,651.43 - - 4-Door Sedan Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Ford $2,592.00 $ 504.00 $2,088.00 W.T. Pritchard Dodge 2,925-90 650.90 2,275.00 Longs Motors - - - E.J. Miller Co. Plymouth 2,752.85 720.85 23032.00 Note: Ithaca Motors Total Gross = $3319953.50 Total Trade-In = .��7..,t.659.70 Net $26129'8 He recommended acceptance of the low bids. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the low bids on items of equipment for the Department of public Works be accepted and awarded as follows: Type of Equipment Make Bidder Net Bid 8 c.y. tandem dump truck Dodge W.T. Pritchard $8,509.00 3 c.y. dump truck (heavy duty) W.T. Pritchard 30970.00 3 c.y. dump truck (medium duty) W.T. Pritchard 38820.00 3/4 ton pick-up truck Ford Cayuga Motors 10988.00 1/2 ton pick-up truck Dodge W.T. Pritchard 10050.00 4 door sedan Plymouth E.J. Miller Co# 2,032.00 Carried. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORPORATION RT/WAY: Comm. Yengo reported that the Highway Committee recommended approval of the right-of-way requested by N.Y.S, Electric & Gas Corp. at the last meeting. He noted however it would necessitate the removal of a large cinder pile and recommended that the granting of the requested right-of- way be conditional on the removal of said cinder pile being done at no expense to the city. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the proposed easement presented to the Board at its last meeting, granting to N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp. a right-of-way across several parcels of city property upon which to relocate its 23KV transmission line which feeds the Fourth Street substation, be approved upon the condition that the removal of a cinder pile involved be done at no expense to the City of Ithaca; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the easement on behalf of the City. Carried. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings and Grounds Committee recommends the approval of a contract between the City of Ithaca and Ithaca Festival of the Classics, Inc. containing the following: Terms: (together with such other provisions as may be necessary to carry these terms into effect). Page 4 February 24, 1965 PREMISES: Airport area (approximately 72 acres) TERM: 50 years RENT: 1% of the gross per year; minimum $1,500.00 per year. CONSTRUCTION: commence within 3 years and complete within 6 years. OVNERSHIP: festival owns buildings and will turn ownership over to the City at expiration of lease. SUBLEASING: no assignment or subleasing without consent of City exce t for actual development of the Arts. UTILITIES: Festival pays for use of all utilities at inside rates; City to install water service and Festival to install sewer. LIABILITY: City held free and harmless. MAINTENANCE: Festival maintains the entire premises. HANGAR: may not be demolished until a building of value of at least $1,000,000 constructed. STORAGE: City may store equipment in hangar so long as it shall not interfere with construction. A lease shall be prepared enbodying the above terms and submitted to the Board for final approval. Any lease shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney as to legality of the terms thereof, By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Egan RESOLVED, that the Committee's recommendations in this matter be accepted and approved* Comm. Smith expressed his concern about the future of the municipal airport and felt the matter warranted further study before approving the proposed lease. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Buildings & Grounds Committee's recommendation regarding a proposed lease between the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics be tabled pending further study by the Buildings & Grounds Committee. 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 #2-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CASCADILLA AVENUE - ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Comm. Alo presented the following recommendation: "Because of the difficult turning movement by north bound Cayuga Street traffic into North Cascadilla Avenue, the committee recommends that the direction of travel on North Cascadilla Avenue be reversed making both North and South Cascadilla Avenues ONE-WAY westbound and that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer promulgate a regulation and erect the necessary signs to make the change on a 90 day experimental basis." By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board approves the committee's recommendations for one-way traffic on North Cascadilla Avenue. Carried. NORTH CAYUGA STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo presented the following recommendation: "The Committee recommends that the joint request by !dickey Carlison and Stanley Borow on February 10, 1965 for angle parking in front of Mickey's Market and the North Side Liquor Store be denied. No gain in parking space can be realized by angle parking; allowing adequate clearance for turning movements and sight distance, only two angle spaces could be accommodated where the two parallel spaces are now located. Angle parking is also dangerous as automobiles must back out blindly into traffic." By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the request be denied as recommended by the Committee. Carried. p Page 5 February 24, 1965 WEST HILL SCHOOL SPEED ZONE: Comm. Alo presented the following recommendation: "The Committee recommends that the. Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer promulgate a 90 day experimental regulation and erect signs necessary to enforce a 15 MPH SCHOOL SPEED ZONE on Chestnut Street adjacent to the West Hill School for the following reasons: 1) The city-wide speed limit has recently been raised to 30 MPH. 2) The new Chestnut Hills Apartments have increased traffic volume on Chestnut Street. 3) There is no sidewalk available on portions of Chestnut Street for the use of pedestrians. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Committee's recommendation regarding a School Speed Zone on Chestnut Street be approved. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, 1242 parking meters are in service on the city streets and in municipal parking lots, and WHEREAS, a parking meter replacement schedule is in effect which insures the annual replacement of 100 worn or obsolete meters; and funds are currently budgeted for the purchase of 100 new meters in 1965, and WHEREAS, in 1964, due to discontinued production of the Dual parking meter, the Common Council adopted a policy standardizing on parking meters of the Park-O-Meter type as manufactured by the Rockwell Mfg. Co. , 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 1242 parking meters currently being used on city streets and in 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 types of meters. 3) 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 Works to purchase, after public bidding, the Park-O-Meter as manufactured by the Rockwell Manufacturing Co. , in such quantities as there may be funds appropriated for that purpose during 1965. Carried. OLD CITY HALL PARKING LOT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to remove 10 parking meters from areas that are not currently being used to capacity and have them installed in the parking area in the rear of the Old City Hall. Carried. SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Comm. Conley called attention to the fact that Mr. Laverty had signified his intent of retiring as Superintendent of Public Works on July 1, 1965. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board act as a Committee of the Whole to receive and review prospective applicants to succeed Mr. Laverty as Superintendent upon his retirement. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ANNUAL REPORT: Supt. Laverty presented and distributed copies of his annual report covering t e Department of Public Works and the Water & Sewer Division. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE FEBRUARY 24, 1965 State of New Y ork - DPW 15,596.38 Osborne, Mrs. Lucile 45.00 City of Ithaca - Winkleman Construction 75-00i Town of Ithaca 270.96 Cornell University 21,913.86° Chester, Anthony J. & Theresa 12.21• Wilmarth, Robert R. & Loretta 12.21r Sheffy, Ben E. & Connie F. 12.21- Bliss, Frank R. & Helen L. 31.45 ' Hill, Gerald A. 12.21 Lambrou, Constantinas F. & George 70.65• Clines, Robert J. & Nancy G. 169.25 Corbin, Charles W., Jr. & Duella 122.65 Mc Cormick, Frank J. 218.25 City of Ithaca .94 City of'Ithaca 70.50 City of Ithaca 56.51 City of Ithaca 230.21- City of Ithaca 53.16 City of Ithaca 23.37 Lucente, Rocco 9.00 i3 APPROVED:B�'PIN C TTEE s of EducptIion. 79 Now York" State ,�"lectrtc 1*0101 80 New Yor'[ Stae M ebti R c &, Gas 10.00 8x T.omr'--1Inn Cnunty Trust Cu,, 15•'5 ` S2 Tomp1-1r n Cr+anty Tryst Co, 7000 83 T om j-,', r z County Trust Co, 7,55 . 84 T=,T Vlr..s C '.xty T,: ct Co. io.00 85 Tho",t P. !'CAv0S 244a'I) Page 6 February 24, 1965 WEST SENECA STREET BRIDGE: Comm, Leary reviewed the situation regarding the load limited posted on the West Seneca Street bridge. He advised that Modjeski $ Masters had recommended its posting for 2 tons before repair and 8 tons if it was repaired as they recommended while T.G. Miller recommended 4 tons if repaired according to his plan. fie stated that the former 2-ton posting had now been changed to 4 tons since the bridge was repaired according to Mr. Miller's plan and he requested that the Engineering Department remove the 2-ton posted sign located at Fulton and Seneca Streets. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. B1ean, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor vC �1^ p b BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 10, 196S PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Corimissioners (5) - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Yengo Aldermen - Hughes, Hurt Attorney - Free*nan Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst, Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melcren Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - SALE OF USED OFFICE FURNITURE: The following bids on the sale of used office fu niture were raceived, opened and read by the Clerk: Ithaca Office Equipment Company $19835.50 Del Grover 1,007.77 State Bargain House 937.14 By Co:vb. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESCILVERD; that the bid received from Ithaca Office Equipment Co. in the total amount cz 419 c1 'cs � Carried, v rr.c 'I. 0,--N SlY : The following bid on mosquito control for the 1965 season Wes r`: �. .1; _ d and read by the Clerk: Suriise Spraying Service $32000.00 By Co=o seconded by Comm. Yengo ,__„ b_d received from Sunrise Spraying Service in the totax amount of y i and awarded. Carried. The following bids on new sewage pumps, motors and accessories t_c anrlage pumping station were received, opened and lead 'Oy the Clerk: Siewert r-7uir-ent Cct., Inc. $2,SS6.00 a/30 days c pn y 30272.00 a/30 days 1--u3trial Supply Company 2,829.60 n/36 days By Con-_. Yengo by Conmi. Conley th 3r t'A° : bidz on sewage pumps be referred to the Water 4 Sewet Committee for st,wdy and zcpc:y Carried. OFsK"ItJ^ r '!"�d►,;.,_ -r¢k"^7FJFLD ROAD SEWER EASEMENT! The Clerk presented an easement from J�un '.� s,tal�u cA: H��s!ifeld granting to t e City the right to construct and mi} int in sarit�rV, _;;, sewers to serve the "Marshall-Hirshfeld Western Hill Development S L ' his �•u:.-`,�, �iallc t j l�� B, lcy a� ded by Comm. Yengo Cc.�:� ; s ;;, RES:::,VZD, that t e foz--going sewer easement be accepted and ordered filed. Carried. I�A,LU -'f Tf? D L K.a''-.;Y: The Clerk read a letter from Edna M. Osborn, 107 Valley Road, t'-; city assume some responsibility in correcting the very deep entrance"?'µ to sir :cive�.�y w,,,;rcach in front of her property. Superintendent Laverty reported tie ,c,a ter h ,d begin brought to his attention and that it had been corrected. STORM SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell University re- ^u%�s`bm? t!3 Cyr,,/ to zelocate its storm sewer line which rums across University property at cf Campus Road and Stewart Avenue. It was pointed out that the ri :t-o—E ay c;, June 24, 1936 by the University to the City for this line contained a provisi= t'^at, if at any time the University desires to erect a structure ' ..ch w ?a in -:nv w2-,, he interferred with by the sewer line, then the City would remove r,l :y advised it now wished to erect such a structure. Page 2 March 10, 1965 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 to relay this storm sewer as requested by Cornell University. Carried. PETITION - S. AURORA STREET: The Clerk read a petition from property owners in the 700 and 800 blocks of South Aurora Street requesting the construction of guard rails in these two blocks of South Aurora Street for the protection of persons and property from traffic accidents caused by the ever increasing traffic on this steep street. It contained the signatures of twenty residents and property owners in the area. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. FLUORIDATION: The Clerk reported that the Council had passed a resolution on March 30 1965 diFe cting the Board to proceed with fluoridating the city' s water supply be- fore May 1, 1965 and appropriating the sum of $10,000.00 for this purpose. He then advised that the Mayor had vetoed this resolution on March 8th. He advised further that after the Mayor's veto had been filed a Summons and Complaint had been served naming the Mayor, Council and the Board of Public Works as defendants in an action CO requesting an injunction and restraining order which would prohibit the fluoridation £- of the city's water supply. X FLOOD CONTROL: The Clerk reported that the Council had passed a resolution on March 3,1965 regarding a bridge on Taughannock Blvd. over the proposed flood relief channel as follows: "BE IT RESOLVED, that this Common Council does approve and commit the City of Ithaca to an expenditure of $115,000 for the erection of a Bailey type bridge over the prop posed Flood Control Relief Channel when needed, and subject to the formal approval of the Board of Public Works does authorize the Superintendent of Public Works to So inform the responsibile authorities of the State of New York and the U.S. Corps of Engineers, "AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Controller be directed to prepare a Bond Resolution to this effect, and "BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the plan of financing shall be as follows: 1) By an appropriation of 5% of the total cost from current funds, and 2) That the bond or bond anticipation notes shall be repaid over a five year period commencing with the year following the first year of such borrowings." By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the construction of a "Bailey" type bridge over the proposed flood relief near Taughannock Boulevard and accepts th4 appropriation of necessary funds authorized by the Common Council, Carried. DE WITT PLACE BRIDGE: The Clerk reported that the Council had appropriated $3,500.00 for the removal of t e DeWitt Place bridge and related work as requested by the Board. He presented and read a written opinion filed by the City Attorney regarding the legality of its removal as requested by the Council. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm: Leary RESOLVED, that a contract for removal of the DeWitt Place bridge be awarded to K.P.C. Wrecking & Salvage, the low bidder, at a total cost of $2,650.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on December 9, 1964; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute a contract for this work on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING METERS: The Clerk reported the Council had approved the standardization of parking meters for 1965 as requested by the Board. KENNETH BAKER APPOINTMENT: The Superintendent reported that Kenneth A. Baker had passed a Civil Service examination for the position of Junior Engineer and recommended his probational appointment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Kenneth A. Baker be appointed to the position of Junior Engineer at an annual salary of $5,998.00, the minimum of grade 28 in the Compensatim.Plan; a*d that his appointment be probational for a period of 16 weEks.-- Carried. Page 3 March 10, 1965 ROBERT HARTMAN APPOINTMENT: The Superintendent recommended the provisional appoint- ment of RA;if Hartman to the position of Engineering Aide (40-hour) . By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Robert Hartman as an Engineering Aide (40-hour) at an annual salary of $3,896.00, the minimum of grade 17 in the Compensation Plan/ %nYR%vte& Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examin- ation for this position. Carried, WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #3755 in the amount of $31.45, which was improperly § rendered to Frank Bliss, be expunged; and that a new invoice in like amount which is in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered to Francis Sigler„ Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA WATER PENALTY: Comm. Conley reported that Supervisor Kerr had re- quested that a penalty on a water bill rendered to the Town of Ithaca on February 1, 1965 be waived because of an unavoidable delay in holding the Town Board's meeting to audit bills. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be denied. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: By. bmm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase of an air compressor. Carried. WEST STATE STREET GAS TANKS: Refernece was made to a request by Cayuga Oil Co, on March 11, 1964 for abandonment of two 10,000 gasoline tanks at the R.J. Bruce gas station located at 902 West State Street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board approves the abandonment of the two 10,000 gallon under- ground tanks at the R.J. Bruce Station, 902 West State Street, as requested by Cayuga Oil Company, with the understanding; that the abandonment thereof meet with the requirements of nationally accepted safe practice, and that it be approved by the Ithaca Fire Department; and that the approval and replacement of the adjacent sidewalk be approved if the same shall be necessary. Carried. CODDINGTON ROAD STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corp. be authorized to proceed with the installattax of nine 7,000 AM% lights and 2,545 feet of line on the Coddington Road, all at an annual charge of $495.63, to be financed from funds provided in the current budget. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary. seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request of Robert L. Cochran for renewal of his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season, under its present terms and conditions ($325..00 for the season) be approved. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #3-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented a bus report for the month of February indicating a profit before amortization, of $1,365.43, and after amortization, of $384.18. TOMPKINS COUNTY BARNS: Alderman Hunt called attention to the possibility that Tompkins County will be vacating its County barns on Cherry Street at some future date. He wondered if the City should take a look to see if the building would be of use for storage purposes. The matter was referred to the Superintendent for investigation and report. TOWN OF ITHACA- WATER & SEWER SERVICES: Mr. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, appeared a ore the oard an inquired if it would consider a tending water and/or sewer services to areas located in the Town which are not now/89W or the other or either. ' He reviewed maps of the areas adjacent to Homestead Road, Ellis Hollow Road, Pine Tree- Honness Lane, Danby & King Roads and Trumansburg Road. After a discussion thereon the matter was referred to the Water & Sewer Committee and Mr. Kerr was requested to submit his proposals in writing. On motion he pr8eting was adjourned. Hum)) �Jofi'nA, Mayor Geo. A. Blean, Ey Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MARCH 10, 1965 City of Ithaca - Winkleman Construction 75.00 ` Town of Ithaca - E. State St. Pumping Staticn 36.582 Town of Ithaca - Pearsall Place Pumping Station 90.98 ` Town of Ithaca - Christonher Circle Pump House 64.59 ` Town of Ithaca - Renwick Heights Sewer Station 37.16 Village of Cayuga Heights - North East ?dater District 58.15 ~ Zizzo, Carmen 12.21 , Ganoung, Eva M. 18.33" Cayuga Apartments, Inc. 12.21 Behn, Vaughn & Veda M. 12.21 Sigler, Francis J. & Helen H. 31.45 " Mc Kinney, James F. & Louise B. 109.22 Slovik, Frank & Bernice W. 6.59 Shulman, Morris M. & Cecil 7.10 ' Anderson, Margaret E. 91.87 ' Cortland Pump & Equipment Co. 13-09N Cornell University 38.72 Cornell University 44.52 - Mc Cauley, Bertha 3.00'- City of Ithaca - DPW - General Fund 31.76 ` City of Ithaca - Police Department 136.47` City of Ithaca - City Bus .76 City of Ithaca - DPW - General Fund 11Q.741 City of Ithaca - DPW - General Fund 17.29 City of Ithaca - Stewart Park _ General Fund 11.16 " City of Ithaca - Old City Ha11 73.24 Y 7 APPROVEI,..,BY FINANCE COMMITTEE 3oard of ,'ducation 275.27 City of Ithaca 81(.66 Ithace College 300.00 Lj BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. March 24, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Alo, Yengo-(4) Aldermen - Hart, Kilby, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Assistant Superintendent - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS: The following bids on equipment and materials were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: i� AIR COMPRESSOR Trade-In Bidder Make or Type Gross Bid Allowance Total Net Bid Atlantic Tug $ Equipment LeRoi $51460.00 $1,175.00 $4,285.00 Le Valley McLeod, Inc. Ingersoll Rand 5,795;00 1,034.00 4,761.00 Syracuse Supply Co. Worthington - - 40650.00 Seneca Supply Schramm 511392.00 1,422.00 3,970.00 J.A. Fusco Co. Holman 5,800.00 1,000. 00 41800.00 11m. Senior Equipment Lindsay 30430.00 500.00 20930.00 Central New York Equip. Ingersoll Rand - - 50099. C9 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on an air compressor be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TRUCK TIRE CHANGER Carroll's Sales & Service Bishman $1,785.00 Ithaca Gear & Auto Parts Dolly Weaver 162.47 Mel Sears Company -" Bishman 1�995�00 Ballard Equipment Company Nelson 529.50 A. L. Barnum $ Son Branick 10028.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on a truck tire changer be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. CAST IRON PIPE 4 FITTINGS 6" 8" 12" Fittings Total Bid U.S. Pipe $ Foundry 1.875 2.665 4.495 $4,276.63 $22,728.63 Jas. B. Clow $ Sons 2. 10 2.99 5.06 2,838.26 23,589.26 R.D. Wood Company (Rail) 1.85 2.64 4.43 21739.85 20,932.85 R.D. Wood Company (Truck) 1.91 2.71 4.56 2,739.85 21,465.85 Shahmoon Industries Inc. 1.89 2.69 4.54 2,676.60 21,310.60 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids on water pipe and fittings be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried, 168 Page 2 March 24, 1965 ASBESTOS CEMENT SEWER PIPE 8" 10" Total Pipe Only Orangeburg Mfg. Co. 1.03 1.43 $4,634.00 Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. 1.03 1.46 4,688.00 8 x 4 Wyes 10 x 4 Wyes 3" Caps 4" 1/8 Bends Orangeburg Mfg. Co. 6 50 8.41 1. 11 1.65 t... , Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. 6.70 8.52 .87 1.65 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on asbestos cement sewer pipe be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. STEWART PARK BOATHOUSE: The Clerk read a letter from the Ithaca City School District requesting use of the boathouse at Stewart Park by a Rowing Club which it proposed to establish at the High School to develop skills among students in the handling of small boats and related matters. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE DEED: The Clerk .reported receipt of a deed from Cornell University to the City covering a small parcel of land in connection with the widen- ing of Stewart Avenue at the time the new bridge was constructed there. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the deed be accepted and ordered filed. Carried. FRANCIS SLAGHT APPOINTMENT: Superintendent Laverty reported that Francis Slaght had passed an examination for the position of Plumbing Inspector and recommended his appointment. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Francis Slaght be appointed to the position of Plumbing Inspector at an annual salary of $5,545.00 the maximum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment be probational for a period of 16 weeks. Carried. JAMES WESTBROOK TRAVEL: Superintendent Laverty recommended that James Westbrook, Auto Mechanic Foreman, be authorized to attend a school on maintenance of commercial Vehicles, sponsored by Penn State University, from April 19 to 23rd. at an estimated cost of not to exceed $200.00. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Conley RESOLVED, that Mr. Westbrook be authorized to attend the aforementioned school, at city expense, at an estimated cost which shall not exceed $200.00 as recommended by the Superintendent. Carried. HENRY ERNI - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Henry Erni, a filter plant operator, be granted a leave of absence, without pay until July 1, 1965, while convalescing from an automobile accident. Carried. BIDS - SEWAGE PUMPS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with two sewage pumps be awarded to Siewert Equipment Company, the low bidder, at a total net price of $2,SS6.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that watar invoice #3367 in the amount of $15.91 which was rendered to George Snow be expunged as the work covered had to be corrected and it was paid for under invoice #3391. Carried. BOARD Off' PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MARCH 24, 1965 Visnyei, Dr. George 10.00 Hetherington, Andy & Rena M. 10.003 ' Barr, D. & J. 10.00 ' Triangle Shoe Stores of New York, Inc. 10.00 Wilcox, F. .A. 10.00 Sigler, $ernard C. 10.00 Krantz, W. E. 10.00 Coop. G. L. F. Holding Corp. 10.00 ' Hewitt, L. F. & C. J. 10.00 New York State Finger Lakes State Parks Commission 37.50 City of Oneonta 16.51 Winkleman Construction Co. 87.50 Neblett, Sarah E. 19.29 ° . Mc Carrick, Edward J. & Barbara 54.39t`° - Dallenbach, Ethel D. 13.83 Phillips, Florence G. 5.27 Sheffy, Ben Edward & Constance F. 5.27 City of Ithaca - Vince Zarcone 208.35 City of Ithaca - WinR-leman Construction Co. 35.15 Corey, Donald & Shirley 180.75 Town of Ithaca 13,02 Hartman, Robert 2.25 Cayuga Cement Co., Inc. 2.07 8 ,1 u) S f 77-51 VED BY I±TWCE M24TTTF E e:a York ctnte 7Ir, trsc F ^7aS Corr. Page 3 March 24, 1965 FIRE STATION RELOCATION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the preliminary plans and cost estimates for the relocation of central fire headquarters in the 300 block of West State Street submitted to the Buildings and Grounds Committee by Ithaca Associated Architects at an estimated cost of $541,000.00, plus land costs, be forwarded to the Council, without any specific recommendation, for its consideration; and further that the Council be advised that the Architects have agreed that the preliminary plans may be revised so that the structure can be built facing on Green Street and require the acquisition of three of the four properties shown on the site designated by the Council in its directive c!ated December 16, 1964. Carried, BIDS - USED OFFICE EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a credit of T252.00 be allowed to Ithaca Office Equipment Co. against its bid of $1,835.50 submitted to the Board at its last meeting because of some discrepancies in the inventory before and after the bidding; thereby making a total net bid of $1,583.50 which is still more than $500.00 greater than the next highest bid received. Carried. ITHACA FESTIVAL OF CLASSICS LEASE: Comm. Leary presented a proposed lease between the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. covering use of the airport property on �• Taughannock Boulevard. He advised it contained all of the basic points previously GC adopted by the Board and he recommended its approval for presentation to the Council. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the proposed lease agreement between the City and Ithaca Festival of Classics, Inc. be approved and forwarded to the Council for its approval and subject to legal approval. Alderman Kilby objected to the proposal on the basis that the Festival will have the right to deal with airport people such as Designs II on a fixed operating basis. He felt the City should control any such operation. Comm. Conley felt that approval NX the City might give the false impression that the City was backing the Festival and therefore encourage people to donate to the Festival. AYES: 3 NAYS: 1 - Conley Motion Carried. STEWART PARK LAGOON: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $800,00 to fi=,,:e dredging a portion of the lagoon at Stewart Park during 1965 with the dredging cont continue over a three-year period. Carded, AUDIT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Corr.ni±tee, as listed on audit abstract #4-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried, BUS REPAIRS: Comm. Alo reported the need of emergency repair to one of the City's buses estimated to cost $2,000.00 and recommended it be done by E.M. O'Donnell $ Quigley, Syracuse, N.Y, without the formality of advertising for bids thereon. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley WHEREAS, the Bus Manager has certified the urgent and immediate need for repairing a motor in one of the city's buses, and WHEREAS, an estimate of the cost of said repair has been received from E.M. O'Donnell & Quigley, Syracuse, N.Y., which amounts to $2,000,00, 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 Bus Manager be and hereby is authorized to proceed with the repair of said bus by E.M. O'Donnell $ Quigley at an estimated cost of not to exceed $2,000.00, without the formality of advertising for bids *_herecn. AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. / On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. lean, City Clerk Hunna J as Mayor M .k BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHAC.A, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 -p.m. April 14, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Assistant Supt. 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 - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: Bids on a food concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: Dominic F. Rosica $600.00 John Tselekis 501.00 John W. Saunders 450.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Bids on a street sweeper were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows : Bidder Make Gross Trade-In Net Bid Terms Wm. H. Clark E lgin (a) $14,x.-00 1,031.00 I ,76.00 1/10 (b) No Bid (c) 15,794.00 1,050.00 14,744.00 Charles J. Blackwell, Inc Austin-Western (a) 13,149.00 1,600.00 11,549.00 Net (b) 14,149.00 1,800.00 12,349.00 (c) 14,149.00 1,800.00 12,349.00 Walter M. Roberts Enterprises Wayne (a) 10,976.00 1,000.00 9,976.00 Net (b) 11,776.00 1,000.00 10,776.00 (c) 11,976.00 1,000.00 10,976.00 (a) Right-side driving controls with right-side-broom only (b) Right-side driving controls with right and left side-brooms, (c) Right-side and left-side driving controls with right and left side-brooms. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - MANHOLE RINGS & COVERS: Bids on 25 manhole rings and covers were received, opened and read by the ler as follows: Bid Price Terms Washington-Fillmore Iron Works 868.79 727D, n/30 Walton-East Branch Foundry Corp. 1,050.00 n/30 LeValley McLeod, Inc. 1,145.25 1/100 n/30 Chemung Supply Corporation 1,366.25 n/30 Nennah Foundry Corp. 10650.00 n/30 V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corp. 1,942.25 n/30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. 17 -1 Page 2 April 14, 1965 BIDS - WATER METER TEST BENCH: The following bid on a water meter test bench with accessories, and the only one, was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Bid Price Terms The Ford Meter Box Co. , Inc. $1,152.94 n 30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - PARKING METERS: The following bid on 100 parking meters, and the only one, was received, opened and read by the Clerk: Bidder Gross Bid Trade-In Allowance Net Bid Terms Rockwell Mfg. Company $5,800. $805.00 $-4—,90—.00 330 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. CD �. WALLACE STEEL CO. : The Clerk read a letter from Wallace Steel, Inc, 726 W. Clinton Street, requesting permission to extend an overhead crane in a westerly direction across Cherry Street to make use of its vacant lot on Cherry Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. Ja N LAJZA: The Clerk read a letter from John Lajza requesting permission to use the 25 foot right-of-way on the Water Tank Lot on West Hill for access to lot 23 in his subdivision. He stated he wished to build a house on this lot but that there is no other means of access thereto until such time as a city street is developed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. SUNNYSIDE RESTAURANT: The Clerk read a letter from V. Stewart Underwood who announced he had purchased the Sunnyside Restaurant located at the corner of the Elmira Road and South Meadow Street. He requested an opportunity to purchase a parcel of city-owned land lying south of the present structure, and presented a plan for landscaping and land usage of the area. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. WEST HILL PARK: The Clerk reported that the Planning Board had presented the following recommendation regarding a proposed park on {Vest Hill to the Council at its last meet- ing 1. That the city negotiate for the acquisition of all the proposed Warren Place right- of-way from Hook Place to Elm Street. 2. That the city install the sewer line from Hook Place to Elm Street in the proposed right-of-way of Warren Place. 3. That the city rough grade Warren Place south from Hook Place at least as far as the south boundary of the proposed West Hill Park. 4. That the proposed street plan showing the alignment of Warren Place be modified to reduce the hardship on the John Moeller property at the intersection with Hook Place. He advised that the Council had referred the recommendations to the Board of Public Works for its consideration. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendation be referred to the Highway and Water and Sewer Committees for joint study and report. Carried. Page 3 April 14, 1965 MARINA: The Clerk reported that the Council had requested the Board to restudy the need for additional boat dock facilities at the municipal marina, particularly facilities to accommodate larger boats than can be presently accommodated. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The Clerk reported that the Common Council had approved .. . additional appropriations requested by the Board as follows : $1,600.00 Relocation of entrance at Stewart Park 800.00 Dredging a part of the lagoon at Stewart Park during 1965. 1,500.00 Relocating a storm sewer at Stewart Avenue and Campus Road 350.00 Regrading an area in Washington Park for an ice skating rink nextseason. CLEAN UP WEEK: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the week of May 10th. to May 14th. be designated as Spring Clean-up Week during which time all materials placed at the curb on regular garbage collection days will be removed by city trucks. Carried. GORDON M. HOUSEWORTH: Superintendent Laverty recommended the probational appointment of Gordon Houseworth as a Motor Equipment Operator. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board approves the appointment of Gordon M. Houseworth as a Motor Equipment Operator (non-competitive) at the rate of $2.28 per hour, the minimum of Grade 22 in the Compensation Plan, and that his appointment be for a probationary period of 16 weeks. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #3813 in the amount of $189.75, rendered to Donald Corey, be expunged, because part of the work of digging was done by the owner; and that a corrected invoice in the amount of $169. 10, which is in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF VALUE $ HYDRANTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to standardize Darling valve and hydrants as the type to be used in the City for the following reasons : 1) Darling valve $ hydrants are required for the construction of water mains in the City as per specifications of the Board which were adopted on June 8, 1960. 2) Approximately 900 of all valves and hydrants in the city's water system are of this type. 3) The Water Department carries a large inventory of parts for this type, which permits the City to interchange parts readily and extensively. 4) Purchases are made direct from the manufacturer which insures a favorable cost. 5) The record of usable life thereof has proven most satisfactory. Carried. BIDS - CAST IRON WATER PIPE & FITTINGS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with cast iron water pipe & fittings for 1965 be awarded to the U.S. Pipe $ Foundry Company, the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on March 24th. on the basis of specific,i truck delivery. Carried. BIDS - CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for cement asbestos sewer pipe and fittings for 1965 be awarded to Orangeburg Mfg. Co. , the low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on March 24th. Carried. SOUTH TITUS AVENUE STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes installation of two 2,500 lumen street lights in the 300 block of South Titus Avenue at an annual cost of $52.10 from funds pro- vided for such purpose in the current budget. Carried. Page 4 Anri1 14, 1965 BIDS - TIRE CHANGER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for purchase of a tire truck tire changer be awarded to A. L. Barnum & Son, the low bidder meeting all specifications, at a total net cost of $10028.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted on March 24th. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSOR: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing a portable air compressor be awarded to Atlantic Tug $ Equipment Company, the low bidder meeting all specifications, at a total net cost of $4,285.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on March 24th. Carried. TAYLOR PLACE CONDEMNATION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to proceed with the condemnation of a portion of Taylor Place near Hook Place in an effort to open a large area for develop- ment on West Hill. Carried. STEWART PARK BOATHOUSE : By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RIMMED,ED, that the request received from the City School District on March 24th. for use of the Stewart Park Boathouse by a rowing club be denied because the building is urgently needed by the Parks Department for the storage of its tools and equipment and there is no other available space to store this equipment. Carried, GOLF COURSE REPAIRS.: .>y Cz;%m. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Council to appropriate the sum of $1,200.00 to finance the cost of restoring the fairways at the Newman Municipal Golf Course to a playable condition. Carried. STEWART PARK LIGHTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the installation of two 20,000 lumen mercury vapor lamps at Stewart Park at a monthly cost of $15..90, Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #5-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, 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 43 intersections, and 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 and 3. The expense of servicing one type (standard) traffic signal and controller will be minimized, 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 traffic signals and traffic signal controllers in the City of Ithaca and therefore authorize the Board of Public Works to purchase, after public bidding, traffic signals and traffic signal controllers as manufactured by the Crouse-Hinds Co. , in such quantities as there may be funds appropriated for that purpose in 1965, Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo -presented a bus report for the month of March indicating a net profit of $808. 72 before amortization, and a loss of $164.28, after amortization. Comm. Leary suggested that the Bus Committee consider the purchase of a small-type bus for operation on the hills to reduce the cost of operation. Comm. Alo felt this was not feasible. The matter was referred to the Bus Committee for review. p Page 5 April 14, 1965 SOUTH AURORA STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: Comm. Alo presented the following report of the Traffic and Parking Committee: The Parking and Traffic Committee regards as imperative the removal of truck traffic from South Aurora Street and Route 96-B. Previous requests by the city have not resulted in sufficient action by New York State to prohibit usage of Route 96-B by "through trucks" and re-route them via Route 96. Our committee wishes to inform the Board that the City Engineer's office is presently completing an extensive survey of truck traffic on Route 96-B. Factual information gathered includes volume of truck traffic, relative speeds of trucks vs. othar vehicles at various points on South Aurora Street and Danby Road, and an economy study of truck travel to Candor via Route 96 vs. 96-B. Truck accidents data, pro- vided by the Police Department, will be analyzed and included in the study. A complete report of findings will be presented to the Board at its next regular meeting for presentation, to the Common Council and forwarding to the State of New York. JAMES CON LEY: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, tthat Commissioner Conley be extended the heartiest congratulations of the members of this Board on this date on which he is celebrating his 52nd. wedding anniversary. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. J� Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk i Hunna Johns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 14, 1965 Winkleman Construction Co. 75.00 Pollio, Elvira Y. Estate 10.00 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Fox, Charles E. & Beulah R. 9.64 Ithaca Apts., Inc. 72.21 Rundle, Clarence L. & Mabel 9.64 Vordmwald, Ava A. 25.25 ,-' Sigma Delta Tau 456.811--l'- Cornell University 278.49 City of Ithaca - Geof'frey S. Hartman 206.42 Town of Ithaca 165.93 Corey, Donald 160.10 City of Ithaca 41.19 City of Ithaca 27.1.2 City of Ithaca 317.97 APP RO j?�D B'0FTkNI CE COMMITTEE *- 7 � ; 'f iV E-V,' Yor}� I el,p�,�'f10:'ir'. r,- r rant Eycelsior '?-,T Yorlk Sate Electric F_ Gas Corr 110.07 rate r R 5,pwer Division 20.4 5_3T,aartout l' Ferris ;0.00 Cc:arer.cation .,oard 20 r^ .l� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. April 28+ 1965 PRESENT: Mayor-Johns Commissioners (5) Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Aldermen - Hunt, Hughes 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 MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS: Bids on road materials, crushed limestone, transit-mix conoTeteo asphalt concrete, and a sewer rodding machine were received, opened and read by the Clerk as follows: l� vC ROAD MATERIALS a) Eb) (c d Koppers Company, Inc. ` a) "'�" ) .»�� 1) 10,000 gals. asphalt emulsion $0. 1725 .172S ,1430 2) 20,000 gals. asphalt emulsion .1725 ;1725 ,1430 3) 200000 gals. tar .2150 .21SO .1850 4) 10,000 gals. tar .2150 .215o .1850 5) 6,000 gals. emulsion-cationic 62150 (L) - from storage tank (b) - fron tank car (c) - plant pick-up at storage tank by city (d) - applied by motor-paver It was the only bid received on this material. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on road materials be referred t• t?t! Rig" O>mit#e/ W study and report. cantods CRUSHED LIMES70NE #lA #1 #2 Cayuga Crushed Stone Company (b) $77W $T.W Smo ter Lon (c) 2.70 2;60 2160 for Ton (b) - Per net ton at suppliers plant. (c) - Per net ton truck delivery to city storage yard in Ithaca. It was the only bid received on this material. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid on crushed limestone be referred to tho *I~ Coma;ttee for study and report. Carried. TRANSIT-MIX CONCRETE NO #lA #1B #2A #28 #3A #3B .........� -..�..» -...+..... rr..-..w .rOW-+.r e..r..r- University Sand $ Gravel Co. 14.10 14.70 14,40 ISM 14.65 1$.40 per yd,.-2/10 (Heated concrete - 75t per yard additional) It was the only bid received on this material. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the bid on transit-mix concrete be referred to tha highway Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 2 April 28, 1965 ASPHALT CONCRETE 'it IA #2A Bin er WiX Top Mi x Binder Mix�fop 1�Aiz Stock Pile General Crushed Stone Co. $7.00 $7.00 $7. 70 $770 $7,60 Elmira Transit-Mix Inc. 7. 75 7.75 8.75 8.75 8.60 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary f..�. RESOLVED, that the bids on asphalt concrete be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. (hrried. SEWER RODDING MACHINE W.H. Stewart, Inc. $3,266.90 2%/10 A.L. Barnum $ Son 2,988.00 Net 30 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids on a sewer rodding machine be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. (hrried. REPAIR OF TRACK EQUIPMENT No bids were received on the repair of track equipment. SEWER SERVICE - WEST BUFFALO STREET: The Clerk read a letter from Hull Heating & Plumb ing Companyreques ng t at t e sewer be extended on West Buffalo Street to serve a new building being built by it at 704 West Buffalo Street. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. (hrried. FOUNTAIN PLACE: The Clerk read a letter from D.J. Culligan, Supervisor - 6th. Wara., re- questing�t aat the City grade and improve Fountain Place which is a small lane mining off from Turner Place just north of 601 Turner Place. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. CORNELL WALK SUBDIVISION: The Clerk read a letter from T.G. Miller, consulting engineer„ enclosing a p1 n fof d evelopment of an area owned by J.D. Gallagher just south of Valley Road off the end of Elmwood Avenue and known as "Cornell Walk Subdivision". He requested that the City proceed with the gravel basing and construction of water mains at city expense and sanitary and storm sewers at the subdivider's expense in this area as soon as possible to permit immediate development of the area. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway and the Water & Sewer Committee for joint study and report. Carried. DONALD LUCENTI : The Clerk read a letter from Donald Lucenti requesting permission to buy a parce of city-owned land in the rear of 705 Giles Street to add to his property on which he planned to erect an apartment house. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings $ Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter from Walter W. Willis,-, advising that o ert L. Cochran who held he merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season had died on April 7, 1965. Mr. Willis stated he had purchased the carousel he operated at the park from the Cochran Estate and requested that the concession be assigned to him as Mr. Cochran's successor in the business. Superintendent Laverty recommended approval of the request. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for stud; and report. Carried. -' ----_ - _- L, ry wA' Page 3 April 28, 1965 HENRY W, BLAKE: Superintendent Laverty recommended the appointment of Henry W. Blake as a working"£ooreman. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board hereby appoints Henry W. Blake as working foreman (non-competi- tive) for a probationary period of 16 weeks at the rate of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan, subject to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission. (hrried. BIDS - MANHOLE RINGS & COVERS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESTEVED, t at t e contract for furnishing the City with 25 manhole rings and covers be awarded to Washington-Fillmore Iron Works, the low bidder, at a total net bid price of $868.75 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 14th. Carried. BIDS - WATER METER TEST BENCH: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED; t at the contract for furnishing the City with a water meter test bench be awarded to the Ford Meter Box Company, the only bidder, at a total net cost of $1,152.94 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 14th. (hrried. LOUIS VOLPICELLI : The following was presented for the record: "EfFective May 1, 1965 the following administrative changes will become operative: (1) The position of principal account clerk will be discontinued. (2) The new position of Working Foreman as assistant to the supervisor will be filled by Lou Volpicelli.. His duties in general will be preparation of all water & sewer payrolls, maintaining personnel records, vacations, work orders, and etc. ,. Maintenance field duties as assigned by the Supervisor. (3) Other former duties of the principal account clerk will now be the responsibility of Leon Newhart as office manager to delegate to the office staff as he sees fit. In general these duties will be the writing of requisitions and work orders, processing invoices, billing for work done by the department including annual bills to Cornell University, Town Water Districts, County Hospital and etc. Prepare annual inventory & annual reports. Maintain office supplies & stock of forms. Maintain current equipment records, billing records, price records, and etc." By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that, on the recommendation of Assistant Superintendent Hannan, as stated in the foregoing report presented and recorded herein, the Board hereby approves the appointment of Louis Volpicelli as a working foreman (non-competitive) for a probationary period of 16 weeks at the rate of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan, subject to the rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission. Carried. FEDERAL GRANT - SEWAGE TREATMENT WORKS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that t e Mayor be an ere y is authorized to file an application for a federal grant for sewage treatment works vacuum filter installation; and that the Superintendent be authorized to complete the form entitled "Assurance of Compliance with Department of Health, Education $ Welfare Regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964". Carried. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for a federal grant for the sewage works treatment vacuum filter installation. Carried. JOHN LAJZA: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the request from John Lajza to use a 25-foot strip for driveway purposes only over the westerly side of "West Hill Tank" lot on the condition that he will cause no damage to the roadway or the abutting property and on the condition that no improvement to the roadway will be made at city expense. Carried. HOMESTEAD SEWER DISTRICT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to prepare an agreement for sewer service by the City to the Homestead Sewer District of the Town of Ithaca for presentation to and consideration by this Board. Carried. Page 4 April 28, 1965 TOWN OF ITHACA - WATER & SEWER DISTRICTS : By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the policy statement on the establishment of new water and sewer districts in the Town of Ithaca, as prepared by Assistant Superintendent Hannan, be accepted and adopted; and that the Town of Ithaca be requested to comply with Section 5 of the report which reads as follows : S. "Request for extension of water facilities to any area in the Town of Ithaca must be in conformity with a comprehensive general master development plan for the entire Town. This should show the location and extent of future public and private land uses, the proposed density of development, and at least a primary street system." Mayor Johns urged approval of the foregoing resolution. Comm. Alo felt that while the city has the facilities to provide sewer service to areas in the Town it does not have a sufficient supply of water. He felt the City and Town should first consider pooling their resources in an attempt to get an additional supply of water from Cayuga Lake. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled pending a discussion with Mr. Kerr, Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, as to whether the City and Town should pool their resources in an attempt to get an additional supply of water from Cayuga Lake. AYES-3-Leary, Egan, Alo NAYS-2-Conley, Smith Motion Carried, WALLACE STEEL COMPANY: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Wallace Steel Company be requested to submit both a plan for the proposed overhead crane across Cherry Street and a suggested agreement with the City including safety devices for Cherry Street and a complete insurance coverage containing a "HOLD HARMLESS" clause for the benefit of the City, Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET GUARD RAIL: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request received from property owners in the 700 and 800 blocks of South Aurora Street for a guard rail along South Aurora Street be denied at this time; and that the City Engineer be authorized to continue his study of this situation and if indicated as a necessity that sufficient funds be included in next year's budget to do this work. Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a new street sweeper be awarded to Wm. H. Clark Municipal Equipment, the only bidder meeting specifications, at a total net cost of $14,7.14.00 in accordance with the terms of his bid as sub- mitted on April 14th; and that this award be subject however to an additional appropriation being made for this purpose by the Common Council at its next meeting. Carried. SOUTH CAYUGA STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to secure from Modjeski & Masters, consulting engineers, an estimate for engineering services to modernize the design and construction of the 1954 plans for the South Cayuga Street bridge. Carried. BRIDGE MAINTENANCE REPORT: The following report was presented and reviewed by Asst. Engineer Dougherty: "To: Chairman, Creeks and Bridges Committee Board of Public Works "Re : Bridge Maintenance Report - First Quarter, 1965 "Following is a report on the Bridge Maintenance Crew for the above period. "Bridge No. 2 - W. Seneca Street over inlet:. Install 4 ton weight limit signs. "Bridge No. 5 - S. Plain Street over Six Mile Creek. Clean $ paint bearings, bearing plates and pins. Clean expansion dam. Fabricate $ install expansion joing walk plates. NEW DISTRICTS WATER P- SEMER Toim of Ithaca vs City The Ellis Hollow & The Hornsstead Sewer Districts as propo.,:7ed by j-,�mediately approved for connection to the existing City Sewer system provided of course that the proposed sewer the approval of tho Health Department and are in- spected during construction by the City. Since thew Districts are served by City ",kzter,, the treat.;ient fees vould be a matter of adding the outside rat- o oiAl,,or -ase tax to tl,c izrater bills in their Districts. In the natter of a. blanket approval for future not specified, or at best., only tentativpiy planned const-rael-7-on, the followim" procedure is sw,.7gosted. Gitr c n -rurxnntoe thrat as of March 1-1,65 1/2 naillimi gallons of vater A. �:)e" :--n 'r:n, to all outside established districts subject Only to the 1. entire o(-,,at of -a.,eoessary linosp PIZMp3j, controls and Ln- re -,ted borne sol•il�r t}?,9 0.ii st,riot. 2, The nesm oonstruotlo--ri -.-xa:�,t be approved by the City, must be 100,L ee'�3r - + -f the Distri t - Pau --a 4 .3, 1% �,Tle City :�,,t the e)q)ense 11 - a , "Lld Pau A be - Un- tal-L"Ied City E-A t',ln ex-?ense z 4.he D11,3trict. o llev wate-- lines co�nstructlon will only be al-loved if le-jo.apil-11ilod by sP,,!or c,--mstructian senrlli- t'-i.e, a.-eaa to be served with water. T�,.n, -r.nw oeT,,Pr3 can only bo connetsd to ;.he; City syottam nd .rust to eds Irailt, aad ru�dntained ir-ider tho sane donditions as the -vater extens-ions. ,4., individual liater and sever service within the District mus-11-1 be billed, o,-.i.�,Drvioed, and served thra the City Water Newer D'Lvision Vnd the CLAY ChcAberlain -and at the outside rates as ostablizhc• by th., R,,),ard Public -2— 5. Request for extension of water facilities to any area in the Toi%a of Ithaca, must be in conformity with a comprehensive general mastor de- velop-"aent plan the entirp town. This should show the location and extent of future public and private land uses.. the proposed de--nsit;y of dovelopmen and at least a prinary street system, 6,, The To-,,m wil"L only allow extensions which comply with the coning, regulations o-f the Town,, a3 established prior to th� contract. 7. In the e-,TiDnt that a dermcmd than Vie 1/2 iLI-Illon Mon-- -,--)er day arises., then ir. that ^Yvant the -nsw district 1)zIrtiCi,'-',A9 on a jro rata basis with the City for all oxpend'A-,ires recraired to supply t'no new, lar�,,er, water or on,,-ror Oe-.i-nd. Page 5 April 28, 1965 "Bridge No. 8 - E. Clinton Street over Six Mile Creek Complete repainting job in progress. 1/3 of cleaning, sandblasting and painting done in first quarter. "Bridge No, 14 - Monroe Street over Cascadilla Creek. Clean & spot prime. Clean bearing seats and back wall. "Bridge No. 15 - N. Cayuga Street over Cascadilla Creek. Clean and spot prime. "Bridge No. 24 - N. Cayuga Street over Fall Creek Install cover plates over all bearings for access. "Bridge No, 27 - Thurston Avenue over Fall Creek Install hoods over shoes at skewbacks. Remove bird nests, "Approximately May 15, 1965, depending on the weather, I will put on the temporary additional crew already authorized in the budget. This crew will be handled directly by Foreman Quinn. The air compressor for this crew has arrived and the truck is expected in the near future. I� Respectfully submitted, John A. Dougherty Asst. City Engineer" Comm. Smith stated that it was the recommendation of the Bridge Committee that-no further work be -'.one on the South Plain Street bridge over Six Mile Creek at this time, LAKE STREET BRID71 : Upon request Engineer Melchen advised that he expected to receive plans for the Lake Street bridge by June 1st., at which time it a . _ ' for bids. He estimated it would take between four and sir months to ccrp ete it, FOOD CONCESSICN AT STEWART PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RE JLVED�'tnat a contract for the food concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season be awarded to Demir_ic F- Rosica, the high bidder, at a total amount of $600.00 in accordance r.rith t=.e te=s of his bid submitted on April 14th; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be �,_:t'.,orized to sign and execute an agreement for this purpose on behalf of the city under its corporate seal. Carried. SUNNYSIDE PE`'�'AURXIT: Comm. Leary reported that the request received from Mr. Underwood, owner of Su-nny Hi Festaurant, at the last meeting for the use of a parcel of land adjacent thereto had been investigated and it had been determined that the land in question is currently owned by the State of New York. He stated that the Superintendent had talked with a right-of-way agent for N.Y. State Department of Public Works about this matter and had been advised that the State is unwilling to sell the property be- cause of its proximity to the entrance of Elmira Road into Meadow Street. The Super- intendent also asked about the possibility of landscaping this area and was advised by the State representative that Mr. Underwood should wait until the State had finished its work and that Mr. Underwood should then consult the State Department of Public Works about landscaping the area. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to forward a copy of the foregoing report to Mr, Underwood. Carried. CITY HALL ALTERATIONS: Comm, Leary reported that all contract work on alterations to tTe---5-uilding at I -8�, Green Street for use as a City Hall had been completed by McCarthy Builders. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that all retained percentages for contract work on repairs and alterations of the new City Hall at 108 E. Green Street, in the total amount of $838.00, be approved for payment to McCarthy Builders. 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 #6-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. Page 6 April 28, 1965 MARINA: Comm. Alo reported that the Capital Improvements Committee of the Board recommended that an appropriation of $93,300.00 be included in next year's capital budget for construction of additional boat dock facilities at the municipal marina at Cass Park. He noted that this appropriation was seriously considered for inclusion in this year's program but it had been decided to defer the construction until next year because of the active construction of the flood control project in this area. BIDS - PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with 100 parking meters be awarded „ to the Rockwell Mfg. Company, the only bidder, at a total net cost of $4,995.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 14th, Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET TRAFFIC REPORT: Comm. Alo presented a copy of a report on South Aurora Street traffic prepared by the City Engineer. (See copy attached to minutes.) Copies thereof were distributed to members of the Board. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the detailed report on truck traffic on South Aurora Street submitted by the City Engineer be accepted; and that the Mayor be authorized to request our State representatives in Albany to arrange a meeting with the State Traffic Commission at which this report can be submitted by local people to the end that the recommendations contained in the report may be nut into effect. Carried. ARTHUR I. MERRILL: Comm. Conley called attention to the death on April 28th. of Arthur I. Merrill who was a former member of this Board. Official record thereof was made as follows: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Smith WHEREAS, death removed from our midst, on April 28, 1965, Arthur I. Merrill, who served the City with distinction as a member of its Board of Public Works from 1932 until 1937, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board of Public Works that in his Passing Ithaca has lost one of its particularly singular citizens, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the members of this Board of Public Works, do ° wish to convey to the family of the late Arthur I. Merrill our deep sense of gratitude for his loyal services and his constructive efforts as an extremely competent member of the Board, during his term of office, and to recognize his great devotion to the affairs of the City coming under the jurisdiction of the Board which still stands as an exemplary pattern to those who were privileged to serve with him, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works wishes to convey its sympathy for this loss to his family, his associates and the community who are indebted to him for his tireless efforts made on behalf of the cause of good government, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, as a tribute to his memory, this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this session and that a copy thereof be transmitted to his family. Unanimously carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. / r NGeo. B ce , it Clerk i i ;• Hunna ohn ; Mayor ...., : •, /,*(/ea (tp SOUTH AURORA STREET TRAFFIC 1 ITIIACA,NEW YORK . Linformatioi-, regLy.(iing the nuipLer of noh-local tii..-6oLL:.•-ti'L,C,.: ...-.1 :1 Lneir weight classificaions now using AO-TEO 96-B" ifl ri-Jc”ce h7i knG Chiof T-Psffic Engineer of the New York State Departent of 1, ;;C,c.a. Vc.-(c: ,! :1 In accordance with the requests a study outline was developed and the necessary field data obtained. Analysis of the statistics is presonted a;-:; Ceellinilin , ,1-et u; Ri'lcaffaendationsL The ApDendix contains -:11-6Wal,.1:::,6 L.d.. . !.i. (2.1; (': CONCUBJGO.:: :' Vehi 'l-- Yrirei'l VlIl Yr':. Oh-l'aet---ir,' I. i', UOIr.s are approl;imatuly 10,7% or 31. . ifi:;i1L-.16'3,-: 2P C.1 a7C.l. tracLs al.-.J: o!! lt) •_:,. i. 1-7 t 1 1 Ez.a. .1./:-., c•I ‘r..1 1 'colinks r.r...; ,.,).t 'f c; •.-,1., .4,, ilati." Of LL:i I i... ..el•i:::; h2f.10 a 2.•_.osu t1 ;.;o o: Il ,;... 5e The times of rito. illium truak and autoobilo 11.3a0 ilv,a0y c ).3..1 .i., wi .i...'cal al.' ...y d.; i,::',I ;1, ..:. in .; tea6 ca4T;ilin6 c2paci1y, exed ' I1L: toGd.t. -i:::: 31cii I. ;.H. :,,i a ratio.oj. ultre than 20,A,, 7, Typi,:ni daily vollicie distri3ui,i,,A 0 is,:oos i. ., Sauti-troilei trucks eve 5-tous_ . . .— „ ,13:?.. Iicatiy sin1«: unit tr-ack.; ovor i =to-f::; . . _ , ,2ri6 fikjht aing1.6 unit tcle3.. „ loi'60mobiles.. . . .. . . . . — . . . . .—. . .- -.6912 Tot.al vehicles per day, El1 1 , • ._•_______________ •••....n 4111•1.M.M...811}11114 AP,wow,. • • ; yehiculor Spped Ohaeacteristicso The speed cbareeteriffi...lee 01. ° vehicles tling Aurooq Str-et vl-e observed at s:eq, 2c, . It must be noted that, if all vehicles travelling in the e9,10 ,-( were proceedino; atthe setae rate of speed, there wou).d he ne Q0 between such vehicles, and passing would be no problem° Statistice! studies by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles stress the desbability of striving foe steed unjoYmL7i,1- 02 in order to minimi7,e motor vehicle conPlicts•, ).);- speed distribution of trucks and other vehicles Oil graphically depicted thust 50 PERCENT 40 OF VEHICLES 30 IN Trucks --N\ SPEED 20 N r GROUPS 10 / Miles per Hour 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 33 The graph shows a distinet difference between truck .1p,,c40:1 no H speed of other vehicles, This is because of the long hill wticlx h. its summit 3 3/4 miles euuth of Ithacaos busiest intersection ad gradients as high as 14%, The difference in the speeds causes delays for those vehicles of tnvelling faster. Impatience induces passing at unsafe times aol locations, which can result in head-on collisions, Inattention on t:,e 44, part of faster moving vehicle operators can produce rear-end collisions. The entire situation, both practically and professionally, is highly undesirable„ r In accordance with the request, a study outline was deve,,opc 6 �md V-:u necessary field data obtained„ I . . • • C. Route Use Comparison. On an average weekday 826 trucks of all types use -10 Route 96-B while 294 trucks use Route-96. Thus, the volume of truck traffic now using.Rout 96-B is 2.8 times as great as that using Routs-96. Approximately 50% of the trucks using both Routes 96 and 96-B are of. 5 tons o '.more gross weight. D. Tracking Economy Comparison. A truck economy teat run was conducted between Ithaca and Candor in both directions over both Routes 96 and 96-B0 Travel time, distance and gasoline consumption were carefully recorded for each direction on each route. The test vehicle was a 1956 International "405" semi-trailer dump truck of 156 net horsepower. The truck, loaded with gravel, had a gross weight of 52,800 lb, Route 96 from Ithaca to Candor via,$pencer is 7.0 miles or 36,5% longer distance than Route 96-B, however, travel time is oily 20.3% longer. Eooncs r of travel as measured by ton-miles per gallon is 12% greater on Route 96 than on Route 96-X0 p1et&aummary of teat. results is included in the appendix. RECOMMENDATIONS Long Range Plans. The elimination of hazards caused by truck traffic on South Aurora Street ultimately involves the construction of a highway route ascending the hill south of Ithaca on entirely new alignment, Planning for such a location should take into account the regionn1 trans- portation needs for a new Route 96 directly connecting Binghamton and Rochester. Intermediate Range Plans. The construction, by the New York State Dem partment,of Publics works, of (1) a turn-out parallel to Route 96-B, whore F all trucks would be required to stop and then proceed down the hill at e4 a speed not exceeding 30 miles per hour, and (2) a third lane for slvv .., moving trucks to climb the hill would be interim measures to reduce tt,.7 present hazards, The City should widen South Aurora Street from six mile creek to the south City line to provide a truck climbing lane. Immediate Action. The closing of Route 96-B to Through Truck Traf'f':.c and the extablishment of a 30 mph speed zone beginning approximately three-quarters of a mile south of the City Line would reduce the tene.r.mv for trucks to approach the steepest portion of the hill at excessive speeds, and provide the enforcement officials with enforceable re- gulation. i:/ ..- E.U.1IELCHENt JR, CITY ENGINEER • • • • • r� C, Route Use Comparis®a, On an average weekday 826 trucks of all types use Route 96-B while 294 trucks use Route•-96. TIms, the volume of truck traffic now using Route 96-B is 2.8 times as great as that using Route-96. Apprortmately 50,% of the trucks using both Routes 96 and 96-B are of. 5 tons or more gross weight. D, Truokin_g Econom : Comparison, A truck economy test run was conducted between Ithaca and Candor in both directions over both Routes 96 and 96-B. Travel time, distance and gasoline consumption were carefully recorded for each direction on each route. The test vehicle was a 7956 International 04.05" semi--trailer dump truck of 156 net horsepower, The truck, loaded with gravel, had a gross weight of 52,800 2bo Route 96 from Ithaca to Candor via Spencer is 740 miles or 36,5% longer distance than Route 96-B, however, travel time Is only 20,3; longer, Econow of travel as measured by ton-miles per gallon is U% greater on Route 96 than on Route 9". A Mete.'swmnary of test results is included in the appendix. RECOMhMMTIONS Long Range Plans, The elimination of hazards caused by track traffic on South Aurora Street ultimately involves the construction of a highway route ascending the hill south of Ithaca on entirely new alignment, Planning for such a location should take into account the regionrA trans- portation needs for a new Route 96 directly connecting Binghamton and Rochester. Intermediate Range Plans. The construction, by the New York State Dao partment.of Public works, of (1) a turn-out parallel to Route 96-B, where all trucks would be required to stop and then proceed down the hill at w a speed not exceeding 30 miles per hour,, and (2) a thli d ane f°o:: 9'f roving trucks to climb the hill would be interim measures present hazards. The City should widen South Aurora Street from six mile areel:: t', the south City line to provide a truck climbing lane,, Immediate Actions,, The closing of Routs 6-B to Through T-4-uof Trr`-t' and the extablishment of a 30 mph speed zone beginning three-quarters of a idle south of the City Lire would redillee -"JE..e ^ar for trucks to approach the steepest portion of the hill at exmos s:��,.<' speeds, and provide the enforcement officials with enforce.�)ble xe-7 gulation. 5 - s * "V C _ J.��170:�eLLY.!�1E BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 28, 1965 Quinn, John 29.20 New York State Department of public Works 507.13 Macera, James & Venere 8,57 Hart, William 9,64 Johnson, Thomas & Vivian 9.64 Seznec, Alain & Janet 13.67 Lo Pinto, Michael & Rbslyn 5.61 Novidor, Jacob 2.16 Post, Morton C., Julia C. & Morton, Jr. 237.99 Phi Delta Theta 32.20 City of Ithaca - Cass Marina 213,79 City of Ithaca - Highway 1.77 City of Ithaca - General Accident Ins, 50.00 yY y/�Ls° 5I� alb S,Iq •APP FN�ANCE COMMITTEE Board of Education 105.00 5 Y Ithaca College 25,00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 12, 1965 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart, Hughes 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 MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - SEWER RODDING MACHINE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for furnishing the City with a new sewer rodding machine be awarded to W.H. Stewart, Inc. , the low bidder, at a total net cost of $3,266.90 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 28th. Carried. SEWER SERVICE - WEST BUFFALO STREET: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request received from Hull Heating & Plumbing Company for sewer service at 704 West Buffalo Street be approved; and that the Sewer Division be authorized to construct about 200 feet of 8" sewer line and one manhole at an estimated cost of $1,500.00 from funds in the current budget to serve the building at this location. Carried. CORNELL WALK SUBDIVISION: Comm. Conley recommended extension of water and sewer services to the Cornell-'Walk subdivision with the understanding that none of the construction should be started until the rough grading in this area is completed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the construction of sewer and water mains to serve the Cornell Walk subdivision as follows: a) An estimated 800 feet of sewer line to be constructed at the owner's expense- the estimated cost of which is $4,800.00. b) An estimated 600 feet of water lines and one hydrant at city expense: from funds in the current budget-the estimated cost of which is $3,500.00. Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the streets in the Cornell Walk subdivision be included in this year's program for gravel basing in accordance with rules and regulations of the Board which are applicable thereto. Carried. BIDS - REAPIR OF TRACK EQUIPMENT: Comm. Conley called attention to the fact that no bids were received on the repair of track equipment which was advertised for April 28th. He therefore recommended that the work be done on the open market without further advertising. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo WHEREAS, the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works has certified the urgent and immediate need to repair the track equipment on a Swing Crane (#146) , estimated to cost $700.00, and on an Allis-Chalmers bulldozer (#245) , estimated to cost $1,500.00, and WHEREAS, the Board advertised for bids on this work on April 28th. but received no bids thereon, and WHEREAS, an estimate of $2,200.00 for repairing these two pieces of equipment has been received from the 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 readvertising for bids thereon, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Asst. Supt. of Public Works be and he hereby is authorized to proceed with the repair of said equipment by Syracuse Supply Company at an estimated cost of not to exceed $2,200.00 without the formality of readvertising for bids thereon. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. 4L Pags 2 May 1t, 1965 BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Comm. Yengo reported that the Council had denied the Board's request f5r an add itional appropriation for a new street sweeper and therefore recommended that the Board readvertise for new bids on this equipment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the action taken by this Board on April 28th. awarding a contract to Wm. H. Clark Municipal Equipment for a new street sweeper at a total net cost of $14,744.00, subject to an additional appropriation being made for this purpose by the Common Council, be and it hereby is rescinded, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all bids received on this equipment on April 28th. be and hereby are rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to prepare new specifications and readvertise for bids thereon. Carried. BIDS - ROAD MATERIALS ETC: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that contracts a awarded to bidders for furnishing the City with road materials, crushed limestone, asphalt concrete and transit-mix concrete as follows: Road materials - to Koppers Company, Inc. , the only bidder. Crushed Limestone - to Cayuga Crushed Stone Company, the only bidder. Transit-Mix Concrete - to University Sand $ Gravel Company, the only bidder. Asphalt Concrete - to General Crushed Stone Company, the low bidder. (All of the above contracts are awarded in accordance with the terms of the respective bids which were received on April 28th.) Carried, FOUNTAIN PLACE: Comm. Yengo reported that the request of Donald J. Culligan, whicls was received at the last meeting, to improve Fountain Place had been reviewed by the Highway Committee. He stated that a search of the deed to 521 Turner Place to Ada B. Shepherd, owner, reads in part as follows: "Fountain Street, said street having never been opened". A further search does not reveal that the street was ever deeded to the City. Under these circumstances the City cannot legally imprav* the street because it is private property. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request received on April 28th. for the improvement of Fountails Place be denied because it is private property. Carried. of GARAGE: The Superintendent presented and recommended approval/plans and a study report for a joint municipal garage and maintenance facility, to service all city equipment except fire department vehicles, prepared by Asst. Engineer Dougherty. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the plans dnd report be accepted and approved; and that they be forwarded to the Council for its consideration and action. Carried. DONALD LUCENTI: Comm. Leary recommended approval of Donald Lucenti's request to purchase city-owned property adjoining his property at 705 Giles Street. He stated it consisted of about 3.5 acres and had been appraised by the City Assessor at $1,500.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, a request has been received from Donald Lucenti to purchase approximately 3.5 acres of city-owned land adjacent to his property at 705 Giles Street, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that said property is not needed for city purposes, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Common Council that it authorize the sale of this property at public auction at a price of not less than $1,500.00, its appraised value, plus the cost of advertising, surveys and closing. Carried. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION AT STEWART PARK: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the merry-go-roue concession at Stewart Park for the 1965 season., held by Robert L. Cochran, deceased, be and hereby is assigned to Walter W. Willis, his successor in the business. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Smtih MMED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #7-196S; be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. Page 3 May 12, 1965 SOUTH AURORA STREET TRAFFIC: Commissioner Alo reported that the Mayor had written letters to N.Y. tate Traffic Commission, Senator Metcalf, Assemblywoman Cook, Mr, Maeder and Mr. Towlson regarding truck traffic on South Aurora Street hill (Route 96B) . An answer from Mrs. Cook indicated that a conference on the subject had been scheduled with city engineers this week. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo stated that a check for $5,282.00 had been received from Cornell University as its share of the bus deficit for 1964. He reported that the profit, before amortization, for 1965 to date was $4,183.00 and after amortization it amounted to $3,210.00 with a net profit for the year to date of $2,371.00. He stated the income was up about $8,000.00 over the income for the same period last year. TOWN OF ITHACA - WATER $ SEWER DISTRICTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, t at the resolution adopted by the Board at its last meeting tabling the approval of a policy statement on the establishment of new water and sewer districts in the Town of Ithaca be brought from the table for further consideration. Carried. An amended policy statement was then presented and reviewed as follows: .r, NEW DISTRICTS WATER & SEWER Town of Ithaca vs. City �-� (AS AMENDED 5/12/65) The Ellis Hollow $ the Homestead Sewer Districts as proposed shall be immediately approved for connection to the existing City Sewer System provided of course that the proposed sewers meet the approval of the Health Department and are inspected during construction by the City. Since these Districts are served by City Water, the treatment fees would be a matter of adding the outside rate sewer use tax to the water bills in their Districts. In the matter of a blanket approval for future not specified, or at best, only tentatively planned construction, the following procedure is suggested . The City can supply as of March 1965 - 1/2 million gallons of water per day to all outside established districts subject only to the following conditions: 1. The entire cost of the necessary new lines, pumps, tanks, controls and any related appurtenances shall be borne solely by the district. 2. The new construction must be approved by the City, must be 100% inspected by the City at the expense of the District, and must be maintained by the City at the expense of the District. 3. New water line construction will only be allowed if accompanied by new sanitary sewer construction serving the areas to be served with water. The new sewers can only be connected to the City system and must be planned, built, and maintained under the same conditions as the water extensions. 4. Individual water and sewer services within the District must be billed, super- vised, and served thru the City Water & Sewer Division and the City Chamberlain and at the outside rates as established by the Board of Public Works. S. Requests for water and sewer extensions will be in conformity with the existing zoning regulations of the Town. In the event that the Town rezones any area to commercial use the Town must obtain a special permit from the Board of Public Works before water and sewer services will be authorized. 6. The Town shall only allow extensions which comply with the zoning regulations of the Town, as established prior to the contract. 7. It is understood that the 112 million gallons per day will be more than adequate for presently contemplated residential use. However, in the event that a large user desires service, this user can deal directly with the City for the necessary increase in water supply and or sewer service. The Town shall merely arrange the necessary districting, and enforce the provision of the existing contract, Page 4 May 12, 1965 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the foregoing (amended) policy statement on the establishment of new water and sewer districts in the Town of Ithaca, as prepared by Asst. Supt. Hannan, be approved and adopted. Comm. Leary felt that, in doing this, the city would be giving away the only entice- ment it had to annexation and he opposed the matter on this basis. Mayor Johns urged approval. AYES: 5 - Conley, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo NAYS: 1 - Leary Carried, On motion the meeting was adjourned. , Geo. A. B1 an, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 12, 1965 Sanerstone, David A. 10.00 ' r Lewis, Isadore & Lenora & Drak=e, K. 10.00 v Baldini, William 10.00 Alexanrier, I: C. 10.00 City of Ithaca - General Funi 10.00x' 'dhite, Donald 78.00 ' Prince, Dutch 13.40 Benisi, Charles 110.00 Lansing x.49 ter Works Corp. 99.62 City of Ith� ca - Winkleman Construction Co. 75.00 Smith, George W. & Eloise J. - Winkleman Const. Co. 7.47 Pound, Robert L., Jr. 9.64 Raponi, Luigi 9.20 r T_acovelli, Lawrence 2.16 Quinn, John J. & I'largaret K. 213.18 City of Ithaca - DPW 36.34 City of Ithaca - Police Department 274.41 City of It aca - Cass Marina 4.79 City of Ithaca - Cass Marina 138.08 City of Ithaca - Cass Marina 20.48 LvA 1(9 10!�.I J .r II APPRO Dn E l ANC OMMITTEE i Tompkins Co. Compensation Board 25.65 New York State Elec. & Gas 147.00 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. May 26, 2465 PRESENT Commissioners - Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt. of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineers - Dougherty, Flumer£elt Forester - Baker Due to the absence of Mayor Johns and Comm. Controller - Weinstein Conley, Vice-Chairman of the Board, Comm. Clerk - Blean Leary was designated as Acting Chairman and Deputy Clerk - Grey he presided in their absence. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Bids on furnishing the City with a new street sweeper were received, openeg an d read by the Clerk as follows: Name of Bidder Make Gross Bid Trade-In Net Bid Terms Charles J. lackwell, Inc. Austin-Western 737 13,149.00 1,600.00 —1f.,-549.00 Ne-t- :iC (b) 14,149.00 1,800.00 12$ 49.00 (c) 14,149.00 1,800.00 12,349.00 Wm. B. Clark Elgin (a) 12,794.00 1,300.00 11,494.00 2/10 (b) - - - (c) 13,809.00 1,315.00 12,494.00 Walter M. Roberts Enterprises Wayne (a) 11,976.00 2,050.00 9026.00 Net (b) 12,776.00 2,050.00 10,726.00 (c) 12,976.00 2,050.00 10,926.00 (a) Right-side driving controls with right-side broom only. (b) Right-silo driving controls with right-and-left side-brooms. (c) Right-side and left-side driving controls with right and left side-brooms. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STORM SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from 89 Lumber S Supply Ec7p ary, inc. 4 wug anroc ulevard, requesting the city to provide storm sewer facilities in front of its new building being constructed on Taughannock Boulevard By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report, Carried. PLUMBING CODE AMENDMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Examining Board of Plumbers recommen i.ng several amendments to the Plumbing section of the Building Code. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the recommendations be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE TRAINING CENTER LEASE: The Clerk read a notice from the U.S. Navy Department electing to renew two leases with the city for the yoar commencing July 1, 1965 and ending June 30, 1966. One lease covered a parcel containing about 1.5 acres of land which is the site of the U.S. Naval Reserve Training Center on North Cayuga Street, and the other one covered a parcel of approximately 0.51 of an acre of land along N. Cayuga Street extension for an entrance to the Center. He recommended approva% as had been customary for the past several years. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the foregoing leases be approved for renewal for the period July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1956, as requested by the U.S. Navy Department; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute renewal thereof on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. Page 2 May 26, 1965 MARINA: The Clerk reported that all boat slips at the municipal marina had been rented for the fourth consecutive year since its opening. He presented and reviewed a list of current users indicating that 30 cities and villages in three states (New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania) are represented at the marina for 1965. WILLIAM QUINN - LEAVE OF ABSENCE: Superintendent Laverty reported that William Quinn Mad requested a month's leave or absence and he recommended that it be granted. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that William H. Quinn be granted a month's leave of absence, without pay, effective June 1, 1965. Carried. ASSISTANT TO SUPERINTENDENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Commission be requested to establish the position of Assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works. Carried. HOMESTEAD SEWER DISTRICT: Comm. Yengo presented and reviewed a proposed agreement wherein the City agree a-to provide sewage disposal service to an area outside the city known as the Homestead Sewer District. He recommended its approval. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and Town of Ithaca providing for sewage disposal service to the Homestead Sewer District, a duly established sewer district located in the Town of Ithaca, be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it: on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: The Superintendent reported that Orangeburg Mfg. Co., the low bidder on this year's equipment for cement asbestos sewer pipe, is unable to supply the pipe due to a strike. He stated that the pipe is critically needed to continue the installation of the sewer line on Hudson Street prior to paving this street this year, and advised that the pipe could be purchased on the open market at an increased cost of about $35.00 for 1,100 feet. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to purchase about 1,100 feet on 10" asbestos cement sewer pipe on the open market due to the inability of the low bidder to furnish it.. Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE CLOSING: Comm. Smith called attention to the number of bridges in the city, and the cost of maintaining and rebuilding them, which he felt was one of the most expensive items of operating costs for the Department of Public Works. He stated the Creeks & Bridges Committee feel that if any of the bridges can be abandoned it will result in a great savings to the taxpayers in terms of capital investment in their replacement and annual maintenance charges. He called attention to a recent action of the Board authorizing the removal of the DeWitt Place Bridge and another closing the South Plain Street bridge over Six Mile Creek to vehicular traffic. On recommendation of the Committee the following action was taken to close the Columbia Street bridge to traffic: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo WHEREAS, Ithaca's Bridge Consultants made a complete and thorough inspection of all of Ithaca's bridges in 1964 and summarized, its report on the Columbia Street bridge over Six Mile Creek with the following recommendation, "Serious consideration should be given to the abandonment or replacement of this structure since it is not believed to be economically feasible to repair it;" AND WHEREAS, this bridge has been limited to passenger cars only for some months with- out any apparent hardship; AND WHEREAS., with the building of the new VanNatta bridge an alternate route for crossin' Six Mile Creek has been provided; AND WHEREAS, the Columbia Street bridge has the longest span of any in the City, and replacement would cost an estimated half-million dollars; AND WHEREAS, the elimination of this bridge would also eliminate traffic on the narrow Ferris Place and also the hazardous intersection of Ferris Place with East State Street; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, 1) that this bridge be closed to all vehicular traffic for ninety days trial period beginning June 15, 1965. Carried. BOARD Cry PT???T,TC i,iORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MAY 2.6, 1965 Lockwood, W. C. 2.1.4.1 Fitchpatrick, Marion D. & Amy 8.57 Cortland Pump � Equipment Cc. 12.50 Hull Heating & Plumbing 17.55 Hafnes, Mrs. Gertrude 95.00 Felsinger, Katherine 178.95 ?Ward Construction Co. , Inc. 3.75 Orcutt, Elizabeth S. 50.48 Scannell, R. J. 3.43 Cornell University 63.58 Cornell University 381.90 Town of Ithaca 51.95 La Rocco, Francesco ?c Maria 5.13 Mc Laughlin, D. C. 29.72 Village of Montour Falls 43.71 Village of Trumansburg 48.34" Village of Interlaken 8.00 City of Ith"ca - N Y State El.ectr:_c & Gas Corn. 92,71 City of Ithaca - Golf Course 16.64 City of Ithaca - Stewart Park 46.58 City of Ithaca - City Hall 16).05 APPRCV F Afi1 E COM1VTTTT?,,'E #101 Tompkins Co. Compensation Board 30.06 ' #102 New York Telephone Co. 25.00 #103 Cornell University 521.88 Page :9 May 26, 1965 FRANCIS E. EATON APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Alo t at Francis E. Eaton be appointed as a motor equipment operator (non- competitive) at $2.28 per hour, the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment become effective on May 24, 1965 to succeed Gordon Houseworth, Carried, GOLF COURSE CLUB HOUSE ADDITION: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo WE-SOLVED, that the Common Council be requested for an appropriation of $2,000.00 to build an addition to the club house at the Newman Municipal Golf Course for storage purposes. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Smith TMOUVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #8-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. V ? /' Geo. A. . Ble , City/-Clerk HunTVa ' obalrj May6r A �• L. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 9, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineers - Dougherty, Flumerfelt Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean. Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - STORM SEWER PIPE: Bids on furnishing the City with storm sewer pipe were receive g, opened an read by the Clerk as follows: CORRUGATED METAL PIPE 12" 15" 18" 21" 24" 30" 36" 42" Terms Empire State Culvert Corp = �.b�' 77W =. = T= ' ..�T' -'8.50 Tf£ITa Chemung Supply Corp. 1.73 2.05 2.42 2.76 3.78 4.60 7.40 8.80 n/30 Armco Steel Corp. 1.80 2. 13 2.51 2.87 3.92 4, 77 7.67 9.11 n/30 CONCRETE PIPE Binghamton Concrete Pipe 1.05 1.40 2.00 2. 75 5.29 7.66 9.80 13.34 1%/15 L.S. Lee $ Son 1.32 1.66 2.30 3.08 4.11 6.17 8.47 11.27 2%/30 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Smith RESOLVED, that the bids on storm sewer pipe be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. KENNETH BARBER - DAMAGE CLAIM: The Clerk -presented a bill from Hull Heating $ Plumbing Company received by Mr. Kenneth Barber for work on his furnace damaged by the flooding of his basement at 105 Wood Street on January 9, 1965. Mr. Barber alleged the flooding was caused when a nearby city water main broke and asked that the city pay the bill. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and - report. Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo that the Board recommends t e appointment of Commissioners Smith and Alo to succeed themselves as members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee for the year ending June 1, 1966. Carried. CITY CLERK'S REPORT: The City Clerk reported on the following matters: 1 unicipa garage - the Council recommended that the Capital Improvements Review Committee consider this for inclusion in the 1966 capital budget. 2) Golf course clubhouse addition - Same as above. 3) Taylor Place - The Council authorized the City Attorney to initiate condemnation , proceedings for the acquisition of property from Charles Brown for the extension of Taylor Place. 4) Water Building - The Council approved an appropriation of $2,000.00 to replace the roof on the Water Building. 5) Sewage Treatment Plant rake - The Council approved an appropriation of $3,500.00 to replace a mechanical rake at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Page 2 June 9, 1965 GEORGE LIVESAY WATER SERVICE: The Superintendent read a letter from George Livesay requesting that he be permitted to connect a new house being built by him on Snyder Hill Road to a water line of Cornell University. A letter from Cornell was attached indicating its consent, and a letter from Mr. Kerr, Supervisor of Town of Ithaca, was t• also read urging approval until such time as the E. State Street Water District is ex- tended to include his property. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Livesay's request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. MARINA BOATS: The Clerk reported that boats currently being stored at boat slips #106 and 9 at the municipal marina are both in excess of 27 feet which is the maximum permitted length. He advised that the lessees each had purchased new boats after securing their slips for 1965. He read a letter addressed to Wm. Card re- questing that he should move his boat from slip no. 106 because of a violation of the rules and advised that he had requested Jack Poole verbally to move his boat from slip no. 99 for the same reason. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm.Leary RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take all necessary steps to have these two boats removed for violation of the rules. Carried. STEWART PARK: Comm. Smith expressed his satisfaction with the appearance of Stewart- Park-. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby expresses thanks to Richard S. Baker, City Forester* Edwin Lynch, Parks Supervisor, Cornelius Edsall, park caretaker, and the Stewart Park Commission for recent improvements made at Stewart Park and for the excellent condition in which it is being maintained. Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing the City with a new Wayne street sweeper be awarded to Walter M. Roberts Enterprises, Inc. , the low bidder, at a total net cost of $10,926.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid as submitted to meet all re- quired specifications. Carried. TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STORM SEWER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley S , that the Superinten dent be authorized to proceed with the construction of about 320 feet of 12" storm sewer on Taughannock Boulevard at an estimated cost of $2,200.00 from funds included in the current budget. Carried. BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported that plans and specifications for t e construction of a new bridge on Lake Street to replace the present one had beet received by the City Engineer. He expressed a hope that the bridge be completed by December 1965. By Goom. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for construction of the Lake Street bridge to be received and opened on June 30, 1965. Carried. SOUTH TIOGA STREET PARKING LOT: The Clerk reported that since Rothschild Bros. had withdrawn its agreement to underwrite any operating loss incurred by the City, after June 30, 1965, by reason of its lease of the S. Tioga Street parking lot from Agda S. and Mary Osborn, and that the Council had recommended the Board negotiate a lease with the Osborns for continued use of this lot on a month to month basis. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Ithaca Urban Renewal Agency to proceed with the acquisition of the South Tioga Street parking lot as soon as possible in the hope that a lease of the area for parking purposes could be negotiated with the Agency at a nominal amount until such time as the property is needed for the develop- ment of Project I under Urban Renewal. Carried. BIDS - AIR CONDITIONERS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on air conditioners for the City Hall building at 108 E. Green Street. Carried. Page 3 June 9, 1965 AUDIT: By Comm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith 10TOILVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #9-1965, 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 including results From JanuTry I to May 31st. which indicated a net profit for the period, before amortization, of $6,711.92 and after amortization for the same period of $1,830,72. ROBERT 0. DINGMAN APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that the Board, acting as a Committee -o-f t e Whole, ga—d—interviewed several candidates for the position of Superintendent to succeed Mr. Laverty upon his retirement on July 1, 1965. He advised that the Board had selected Robert 0. Dingman and recommended his appointment to become effective on September 1, 1965, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Robert 0, Dingman, P.E. , be provisionally appointed as Superintendent of Public Works for the City of Ithaca at an annual salary of $11,683.00, the first step of grade 44 in the compensation plan, subject to approval thereof by the Common Council ; that his appointment shall become effective on September 1. 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Unanimously Carried. C=SAT1%j,P-LAN AMENDMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo SUbVM,-- --tIllat the Council be requested to amend the Compensation Plan as follows: 1) Upgrade the position of the City Engineer from grade 38 ($8,878 - $10,387) to grade 39 ($9;234.00 - $10,802,00). 2) Add the position of Assistant to the Superintendent to the Compensation Plan at a grade to be established by the Common Council. Unanimously Carried. 0a motion the meeting was adjourned. �Geo. BleaLn,-,'City lerk HunhA Johns, Mayor BCh U CF P179LIC WORKS UROCEED7NGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABT ' jmiF 9, 1965 City of Ithaca - [linkleman Construction Co. 75.00/ Duke, Edna 15.00 Town of Ithaca 32.64 Town of Ithaca 208.60 Town of Ithaca 47.54 ,. Village of Cayuga Heights 52.21'" Town of Ithaca 32.46 Ithaca College 46.62 " Prince, Arthur 170.94 , Tom, Frederick & Nancy 42.36 ` Laube, Herbert D. )� Vivian F. Laube 103.35 Ciaschi, Sally 243.90 Laliza, John 222.00 Patch, Virginia 276.001 Riesner, F. Herbert 7.021 Lansing,Water Works Corn. 143.82 Nivison, Oliver J. & Mary R. 42.25 ," Chase, Le Grand 10.80 ` Chase, Francis 2.16, City of Ithaca - General Fund - City Cemetary 10.44' City of Ithaca - General Fund - Stewart Park 10.44- City of Ithaca. - General Fund - D. P. W. 32.85 ' City of Ithaca - General Fund - Police Dent. 249.83 Johns-Manville Service Corp. 146.85 7:7 1141dvs-- APPRQVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE Af NIJ Board of Education 20.00 Town of Ithaca 17,700.00 = Board of Education 329053 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Re�.�lar Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 23, 1965 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart, Bangs Attorney - Freeman Supervisor - Sixth Ward - Culligan 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 preceding meeting were duly approved. DONALD LUCENTI REQUEST: The Clerk read a letter from Donald Lucenti expressing a desire to pure ase c y-owned lots located at 702 and 704 Giles Street. 1-..By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo X RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Planning Board for study of land use in connection with its study of other property in the area for which Mr. Lucenti has requested a zone change. Carried. ROBERT WILSON SEWER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from Mr. Robert Wilson re- ques ng�t a oar to extend sewer service to his property located at 916 Stewart Avenue. Asst Supt. Hannan recommended approval due to the improper functioning of a septic tank serving t'iis property at present, By Co.: Co.tey- by Corum. Yengo 1kt SC "t' ;�, t�' c-;—. i:eq!te st be approved and that the Superintendent be authorized to extend sewer service to Mr. Wilson's property from funds included in the current budget. Carried. FLORAL AVEN«'E RTS!WAY° Controller Weinstein reported that the State is getting easements trt:;b� c,cri: l proj of along Floral Avenue, but in doing so does not :.ct rz-`r�ssary> He stated that the State will acquire tho P"'c•r ern�e— {- tl)e Cis:} k,.4.:1 agree to participate in the cost thereof up to 10%� Pe suggested the 3c;?.: to consider the matter as the properties may be valuable to the city in .-`.:e fu1-ure widening of Floral Avenue which is expected to bear a great. deal -f traffic ir, the future with the rerouting of trucks off route 96B. Py Comm, Yen q-;,cun-'Jed try Ccr_-'_ Leary PFSO.'YED, that tna ract;;r be reier_ed to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. L,'1,R.R. LO,^P P.:aj:0 A"'.10 J: Mr, Nie3e�°k,s;�e Director of Planning, reviewed a proposal property no-rth of State Street on whi:,h the present L.V.R.R. loop is located and moving the loop to an area south of Clinton Street to a new yard location. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Conan, Smith RESOLVED, that the Boa« -recemcse:cs tc the Council that it take favorable action on th-is proposal at as early date as possible. Carried. INVOICES EXP1-TdqED: By Conan. Conley: seconded by Co.-m. Alo D.Via`: a rer•,nnd in the amount of $51.00 be approved for payment to the City Scheel District f--:v services fcr the High School Clubhouse Building (City Ch,m.be-:lal—i`s fiio # ��-2SlS�), for the period from September 1, 1963 to June 1, 1965, because t i!� never required sewer service and is not connected with the city sewer. Carried. SOUTH HILI. WATER DISTRi.^_T_ EXTENSION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo {tee To:�m of Ithaca that the Compton lot or. Rich Road be REo L D, than me regae.:i, o� added to the South Hill I4nter District be approved; and that the Mayor be authorized to enter intD a.Jt axecat-e n ccntra.t with the To!,ra to serve water to this extension, subject to al? _uie5 :'nd :-eoularior.s pertaining to the established district. Carried. Page 2 June 23, 1965 PLUMBING INSPECTION FEES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare changes in the Schedule of fees for Plumbing Inspection as recommended by the Examining Board of Plumbers and present it as an amendment to Sec. 6-26 (a) of the Building Code. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT DIGESTER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo t at the Board recommends to the Capital Improvements Committee that the construction of a new digester for the Sewage Treatment Plant be included in the Capital Budget for 1967. Carried. BOND ISSUES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo ESOLVED that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to authorize two bond issues to finance the following construction work which is scheduled for immediate bidding: New VanNatta Water Pumping Station at an estimated cost of $280,000.00 Vacuum Sludge Dryer and building at the Sewage Treatment Plant at an estimated cost of 265,000.00 Carried. GEORGE LIVESAY - WATER SERVICE: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo rZESOLVED, that the request received from George R. Livesay for a water supply from the Cornell University's water line on Snyder Hill Road be referred back to Mr. Livesay advising him that he should either petition the Town of Ithaca to form a Water District to include his property or to deal directly with Cornell University for water since this line is not under the jurisdiction of the Board. Carried. KENNETH BARBER - DAMAGE CLAIM: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the damage 'claim of $30.00 presented by Kenneth Barber, 10S i86od 'Streets be approved for payment by the Water Department because the flooding which caused the damage was the result of a break in the City's water main. Carried. BIDS - STORM SEWER PIPE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVE-O, -that t e contract for furnishing the City with storm sewer pipe be awarded } to the following low bidders: Corrugated Metal Steel Pipe to Empire State Culvert Corp. Concrete Pipe to L.S. Lee F Son AND THAT both awards be made in accordance with the terms of their respective bids as submitted on June 9th. Carried. WEST HILL PARK: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan R S" ED,tTat the Board requests the Common Council to proceed with the acquisition of land for the southerly extension of Warren Place for access to the proposed West Hill Park. It was pointed out that funds for the extension of this street are included in the current budget. Carried. SOUTH PLAIN STREET - STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board ere y authorizes the replacement of a 2,500 lumen street light at the southwest corner of Plain and Center Streets with a 7,000 lumen mercury light at an annual increase in cost of $25.00. Carried. } JOHN A. DOUGHERTY APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that John A. Dougherty be provisionally appointed Assistant to the Super- intendent of Public Works at an annual salary of $8878, the minimum of grade 38 in the Compensation Plan, subject to approval of the Common Council; that his appointment be effective on July 1, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. 3 Page 3 June 23, 1965 ACTING SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOT V D, that Mr. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent of Public Works, be designated Acting Superintendent of Public Works for the period from July 1 to September 1, 1965. Carried. S. TIOGA STREET PARKING LOT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare a lease for the Osborne parking lot on South Tioga Street on a month to month basis; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City with the understanding that all receipts from this lot shall be paid to the owner. Carried. BIDS - BOILER: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo IMS01 U,"­tat the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the replace- ment of the boiler in the city-owned building at 123 South Cayuga Street. 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 #10-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be ,^ approved and ordered rendered. Carried. i� TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RE D, that the Colm6il a requested to amend Section 15-180 of the Traffic Ordinance, parking prohibited at all times on certain streets, by adding thereto the foilowi^g: Tompkins Street, south side, Cayuga Street to Willow Avenue, Hancock Street, north side, Lake Avenue to Third Street. , s Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm-, Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 15-178 of the Traffic Crdin an.ce, One-way streets and alleys, by adding thereto and deleting therefrom the follc,ri g: Additions : Seneca Stree� between Eddy Street and West State Street, westbound traffic, except that two-way traffic shall be permitted on West Seneca Street between Fulton Street rn d Cayuga Inlet. Ncrth Cascadil?a Avenue and South Cascadilla Avenue, between Tioga and Cayuga S°erect, westbclu_Zd traffic only. Deletion: 7 eneta Street between Eddy and Meadow Streets, westbound traffic only. Carried. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend Section 1S-79 (b) of the Traffic Ordinance by adding thereto the following: Chestnut Street; adjacent to West Hill School in posted school speed zone, fifteen (15) miles per hour during the school noon hour, school recess, or while children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours. Carried. WEST SENECA STREET - TWO-WAY TRAFFIC: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RED:;'_-iCD; t;r--y�:at'A e request received from Claude Baldwin on behalf of Greyhound Bus Lines fcr two-way traffic on West Seneca Street, between Fulton and Meadow Streets, be denied. Carried. L Page 4 June 23, 1965 F.J. LAVERTY: By Comm. Conley: seconded by all other Commissioners WHE AS-,- FR CIS J. LAVERTY, will retire as Superintendent of Public Works, effective July 1, 1965, after having served the City of Ithaca continuously since his appoint- ment to this position on September 5, 1946, and WHEREAS, it is the unanimous opinion of the members of this Board that Frank has served the City faithfully and has given unstintingly of his time and efforts to all city matters coming to his attention and particularly those confronting the Department of Public Works and this Board, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works does hereby express its formal thanks and appreciation to Frank for his devotion to duty as a city official, his awareness of municipal problems, and his efforts to help solve them for the good of the general public and citizens of the City of Ithaca, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extends to him its best wishes for good health and happiness in his retirement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting; and that a copy thereof be presented to Frank. Unanimously Carried. Mr. Laverty expressed his sincere appreciation of the great cooperation he had re- ceived from all members of all Boards of Public Works during his term of office as Superintendent. SOUTH AURORA STREET TRUCK TRAFFIC: Alderman Bangs related some of his conversation with the driver o e truck which got out of control on South Aurora Street on June 21st. He indicated that the driver had never been in Ithaca before and did not become aware of the steepness of the grade on South Aurora Street in sufficient time to keep the truck under control. Mr. Bangs suggested that warning signs be erected farther out on the Danby Road and that they be of a more warning nature. Comm. Yengs suggested a stop sign be placed at the entrance to National Cash Register Company at which point all trucks would be warned to use their lowest gear. Comm. Alo recommend- ed that a cut-off for all trucks be constructed near National Cash Register Co. which would require that all trucks enter it, stop and shift to their lowest gear. City Engineer Melchen reviewed some of the contents of his report on the subject which had already been submitted to the State Traffic Commission and which included the cut-off recommendation. He then read a draft of a letter which the Mayor was sending to the State Traffic Commission pressing for some immediate relief. Supervisor Culligan expressed his concern and that of all South Hill residents and indicated the Board of Supervisors would press for relief in this matter also. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE CLOSING: Supervisor Culligan reported to the Board that a great number of residents of outh Hill are disturbed about the closing of the Columbia Street bridge and urged the Board that it give the matter its very serious consideration before closing this bridge permanently. Comm. Smith expressed his appreciation of the Supervisor's point of view and informed him that the Creeks & Bridges Committee felt the advantages of closing the bridge far outweighted the disadvantages connected with its closing. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Ble , City Clerk Hunnd Johns,, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 23. 1965 The Lently Corp. 10.00 Leonardo Enterprises 10.00 Lopinto, Mike & Macera, B., Jr. 10.00 Rothschild & Bostwick, Trustee 10.00 Atsedes, Peter 10.00 Boronkay, John N. & Elsie H. 10.00 Nbw Yfrk State Finger Lakes State Park Comm. 18.75 Reilly. Joseph B. & Leander, F. H. 12.21 Petrillose, Mildred 8.61 Seznec, Alain,& Janet 17.97 Saunders, John & Helen 29.40 Norton, Thomas 29.10 Babbage, Jack K. & Margaret C. 209.95 Hamilton, Wm. J. & Marjorie M. 190.65 Spencer, Ddna Alo 12.06 First National Bank 105.65 Ithaca Catholic Activities, Inc. 30.00 South Hill Water Dist., Ext. 129.98 South Hill Water Dist.. Ext. 26.83 Vinkleman Construction 20.14 Greenburg, Martin & Eva 3.00 gPP D BY-, A E CO�- iITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA# N.Y. Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. June 30, 1965 PRESENT Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Yengo, Conley, Egan, Alo, Smith Superintendent of Public Works • Laverty Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineer - Dougherty Controller - Weinstein Deputy City Clerk - Grey Mayor Johns announced that this meeting was called for the purpose of opening bids for a steel highway bridge across Fall Creek. :L The following bids were received and opened by the Clerk: I✓ BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE i iam u et' Co, Inc. $117,625.00 H.D. Besemer Inc. 133077490$ D.W. Winkleman Co., Inc. 166,174.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm►. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on the Lakt Street bridge %* referred to the %ridge Committee for study and report, Carried. Superintendent Laverty reported that the friends of tbt Library &ad requested use of the Eagles Building for storage of their book#• ThIS WOU14 not 1lecessitato the use of utilities. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Friends of the Library be permitted use of the Eagles Wilding, without utilities, to store their books unt14 the look sale Carried. The Clerk read a telegram addressed to the Mayor for information only. To Mayor Hunna Johns: We strongly urge amendment permitting trucks who lave deliveries at Morse Chain and NCR in Ithaca to use Route Aurora Streeto Ua tersal Carloading is protesting new ordinance prohibiting trucks exceed nine tons eft this street. Signed= Howard B. Smith Mgr. Universal Carloading and Distrib ing. On motion the meeting was adjourned. f , Hunna Johns, May Robert G. Grey, ,putt' itr Clerk BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. July 7, 1965 PRE-SENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Alderman - Hughes City Engineer - Melchen Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith presented and reviewed letters from Modjeski F, Masters, consulting engineers, and Edward W. Melchen, Jr., City Engineer. Both letters, dated July 6, 1965, recommended that all bids received on the Lake Street bridge be rejected in the best interest of the City. (Letters attached to the minutes of this meeting). After some discussion the Creeks & Bridges Committee concurred with the Engineers' recommendation and action was taken by the Board as follows : By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo WHEREAS, bids on construction of a new bridge on Lake Street, over Fall Creek, which were received by this Board on June 30, 1965, helve been carefully analyzed by the City Engineer and the consulting engineers, and WHEREAS, it is their recommendation that all bids be rejected for reasons contained in their respective letters, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects all bids received; and that the Superintendent be authorized to readvertise for bids during the Fall of this year with a notice to bidders that construction of the bridge will be started in the Spring of 1966. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk H n Johns, Mayor F. M. MASTERS 900 SIXTH STREET O. F. SORGENFREI P.O.BOX 2345 T. R. KEALEY M O D J E S K I AND MASTERS HARRISBURG,PA.17105 R. D. HUTrON AREA CODE 717 F. M. MASTERS, JR. CONSULTING ENGINEERS TELEPHONE 234-4135 ASSOCIATES -:I Founded 1893 P- • T. A. KoE 1821-27 BROAD.LOCUST BUILDING R. E. FELSBURG PHILADELPHIA,PA.19102 G. K. G ILLAN AREA CODE 215 R. W. CHRISTIE July 6, 1965 TELEPHONE 735.0135 T. SHINTAKU H. H. SIEG J. H. LITTLE 1055 ST.CHARLES AVENUE NEW ORLEANS,LA.70130 H. G. VAN RIPER AREA CODE 504 HWY. ENGR. _ TELEPHONE 524.4344 Mr. Edward W. Melchen, City Engineer City of Ithaca Ithaca, New York Dear Mr. Melchen: In accordance with our telephone conversation last week, we have reviewed the three bids received by the City of Ithaca for work on the Lake Street Bridge in accordance with plans and speci- fications drawn by Modjeski and Masters. These bids, compared with our estimate, reveal to us that a number of items of the work are badly over-priced by all three bidders and one or two items are over-priced on the low bid. The combination of all of these makes the bid price exceed our estimate by such an amount that we can only recommend that all bids be rejected and that the project be rebid late in the Fall for award in the late Winter, work to commence in the field not later than April 1, 1966. The items specifically which we find excessively priced and which we have been able to verify are Item 9, Structural Metalwork, Item 11, Reinforcing Steel, Item 12, Concrete Protection for South Abutment Footing, and Item 13, Aluminum Railing. The low bidder also seems to have over-priced Item 6, Stone Facing in Abutments, and Item 1, Preparation of Site, r--- However, he does seem to be substantially low on Items 2 and 3, MODJESKI AND MASTERS Mr. Edward W. Melchen -2- July 6, 1965 Demolition and Removal of Truss and Abutments, which may be considered to offset his high "Preparation of Site" price. The biggest item of discrepancy is the Structural Metal- work item and we have reviewed our figures on this and consulted with the two major manufacturers and fabricators of the metalwork as specified. They have substantiated our estimated price of 22 cents per pound for this metalwork in place and, since this item alone accounts for approximately $13, 000 of the low bidder's bid in excess of our estimate, it appears to us that the local shops must be overloaded with work at this time and unable to deliver on a schedule required by your construction program. It would seem to us most wise and economical for the City to make the necessary minor repairs recommended in our earlier inspection report as being needed to put the Lake Street Bridge in a condition satisfactory for an additional year of service and then change the City's planning on construction of this project to the next construction season, as recommended above. If the City invested the sum of money set aside for construc- tion of this project, approximately $100, 000, at 4 percent, the $4, 000 earned in the next year would easily pay for any unforeseeable increase in labor and material costs between the current construction season and the construction season which will follow. This would even allow for an increase in the cost of steel which may come as a result of a negotiated settlement between the major steel manufacturers and the steel workers again this Fall. If we can be of any further assistance to you in your delibera- tions in this matter please feel free to call on us. Very truly yours MODJESKI AND MASTERS Engineers By �' ✓l� FMMJr:ns' 'It July 6 1965 Holloable Ralph C., Smith, Chairman and Bridges Committee B;lart4 of Publlo Works Nou York Da:' Ganaf.3:iica(15.• Smith; :30„ 19.556 three bids were su.braittad for the construction 'LakeSec. 13-ridge varied from 23V'.?../) t 73% ilighor (17i6t 031:= 3t‘S- prepaed by the 3ity3s consultant Modjeslr, which are aane: as cilntri.bntingL 411e • inturefA: shown in the atse justify tho hf.git Contracts let Yate in the seasa, oftn place pm.aiums on ami f::AGM3 of z,3nstruction. (;ontracters„ generally, have the work for the sea8on planned card/ • cr in jyrograss by this time a 3, he assumption of an additional project by a contractor at this late cate could involve higher expenses because plans and commitments for The use of man-power and equipment oa other jobs may be disrupted, .i, The labor Aarket is usually stabilized by this time in each area vhere there is construction; the need to import labor or speoialists could increase costs, 3 . The nearest structural steal fabricator is unable to supply needed laterial because of prior commitments, hence, freight costs for this jten wouldbe higher° Paget Honorable Ralph C. Smith- july 6,, 19-65 6, Other tiatori alo. may be difficult- to obt-air. because procIucers c.id suipp!Acx,,-� have. scheduled production and stock, inventorics to nt.oet the do,­,ancls were anticipat-nd for this season. 7. AI-aost mon-t lis of It-hacals Vest coYIst-,:-actior.k Weather have passed b^-Core worik coWle, possibky bagin. 8. Tho toss lbiliu� a,,.rl cold weataar coulv-" increase cos to IWI slo-,,T]Uk� •..oric -and by -!J hs, necesssity `60 heat for concrote zam_d masonry. 9, A s*teol st=Lho cou'-Ld Pncvei-it comp-letion of th-- bridge by the Docomibes:. 5*6h. dea6l-ino; -,-,hi.s would increase contractlor's costs mid penaltieso axiet in the, Cit,,,r would loo faced with she prospect of !-Zavinr no aclditlon2 - - g, bri.dgo available at -Ghat location ecaa?ing the coming itinter. C. io, 3-,iUr;,IiI7 probable that, -in vie-,- of the foregoing, contractors MY not it is cormensurate with tho riok. s pro sp-,:,,^II.CTe prof I 11y wan-*61 tho job unloso nvolvp .,d. percent seems to be a very bLigh ,premitm. to obtp- bi,idgo construction in 2.965, especially when the consultant6s report u-cost. pr3ventive measares may lkee�p the bridge in service for a Ificnitee a Until it is rnplac,)d, rapla. cu,!iont c.-L' tIhe Lel:o Sti,7,oat Bridge until 1966 should by 1/ tdic UY a 03UEII'J•t b0causa profrpoctuJivo bidders would be provided adequatuo IGI.me, for ortimatiznm ccnCtru.�,-tj.on costs cuid Creator flexibility in plannizn- =- d schcdulinr; 196-6, con- struc-'u-ion operations. o-1 .-In tllo, iii 11 cost of the 55-+ ton of 117��,,,,,Ir�. -orobalxly bo :;-q relation -to the cost P.:nd the lowest bid recently oub TI _Lcr the con-stiniation o ha L--J-ze Stre©t Brlc�o be ro- J,V b9su . _,O- rest Q, the CMGY da',o "bo for accepting new bids for the consti-action of tae S-U*-r.o,31, !3r J d a e r ith the work site to be made available to the con- -Gx-act-or :sot later than May 1., 1966. 3. The pro-Tontive maintenance measuxes recommended by Mod jeeki & Masters be instituted on the Lake Street Bridge immediately, RespectfulVv submitted.. EVft4:r E.W. Melchen,, Jr.., v City Engineer BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, <NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m, July 14, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns .¢ Commissioners - Coonley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Asst. to Superintendent'of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineer - Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting and the special meeting held on July "hh. were du y approved. JOHN LAJZA RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Leo Brannigan, 402 Cliff Park road, requesting the Board to require John Lajza to erect a steel mesh fence along c0 the right-of-way granted to him by the Board over the westerly side of the "West t'- Hill Tank" lot for access and egress to a house he built there. She contended-this :i0 was necessary to protect her adjacent property. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report, Carried. HOMESTEAD ROAD STORM SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Arthur A. Prince requesting the City to furnish material for a storm sewer on Homestead Road to Woodcrest Avenues In his letter he agreed to perform all work necessary to install the sewer subject to inspection by the City. By'Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. WEST COURT STREET PARKING: The Clerk read a letter from Purity Ice Cream Company re- questing a change in par ing regulations along the south side of its building at the northwest corner of Cascadilla and Meadow Streets from parallel to angle parkingi By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. MUNICIPAL GARAGE FACILITIES: The Clerk read a letter from the City School District inquiring if the City would be interested in providing vehicle maintenance in its proposed new municipal garage building for the District on a contractual basis. It was indicated the District would require a minimum of SS00-6000 square feet of floor space with three hoists, general shop maintenance and storage facilities for parts, etc. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. The Clerk read a letter from the Mayor to the Board calling its attention to the future vacancy of the County Highway barns in the City. He suggested the Board determine if it is interested in these facilities. Thit matter was referred also to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for consideration and report. EAST HILL PARK ACQUISITION: The Clerk read a letter from the East Hill Civic Assn. requestinE -that t e City consider acquiring the Ithaca College property at the corner of Sage $ Seneca Streets for use as a neighborhood park. He stated the letter had been read to the Council at its meeting on July 7th. and referred to the Planning Board and the Board of Public Works for consideration. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. ~•* Page 2 - July 14, 1965 : PARKING: +,�T,4,p Clerk read a lettei, froft•Mr. Weinstein, ;Mt)+;?C�pttrQ ,.Avis' that• e *ed inquiries from members'of the Board of Sher ou .gad na,l off-s parking in the area adjacent to the proposed new x' ` y= ui1 ?ig on Easy rt Street. He stated the letter had 'been presented t0 cal on°"July 7tfi %nd referred to the Planning Board and Board of Public Wor x �eisidexati.on. 13 °bmm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley ' RE LVED, that the letter be referred to the Parking $ Traffic Com?A.ttee for study aad report. Carried. GALES STREET SALE OF LOTS: The Clerk read a letter from thy,>Planning Board recommend- i ftg tit city-owned lots located at 702 and 704 Giles Street be offered for sale at public autction on the condition that the city retain a right-of-way to a stream running through this property. '-.By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith ` WHEREAS, a request has been received from Donald Lucenti for the purchase of city- owned:• is located at 702 and 704 Giles Street, and YHERE the Planning Board has recommended the sale of said lots at public auction, d WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that these lots are net needed for public pu-xposgs, AOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends to the Common Council that the aforesaid lots be offered for sale at public auction at a price of not less than $100.00 each, the appraised value thereof, subject to title being retained by the' city to a strip of land at least 15 feet on either side of a stream which runs throuh this property. Carried. CORNJELL WALK SUT'DIVISIONS SANITARY SEWER PLANS PERMIT: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported receipt of a FZr-mit from N.Y. State Department o Health to discharge sewage from sewets in the Cornell Walk subdivision, after treatment in the existing sewage treat- ment plant, into Cayuga Lake. The Clerk was directed to file the permit. (See P.F. 1126) VACUUM FILTER AT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT PERMIT: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported that plans for t e proposed addition of a vacuum filter at the sewage treatment plant had been approved by N.Y. State Department of Health and that a permit had been received to discharge sewage therefrom, after treatment, into Cayuga Lake. He stated that when a federal grant for this project is approved the project will be ready for bidding. The Clerk was directed to file the permit. STATE AID - SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT EXPENSES: Comm. Conley reported that the State of New or requires t at some v fi.cial e designated as the authorized agent for the City of Ithaca in submitting costs and estimates for operation and maintenance of the Sewage Treatment Plant which will become eligible for partial reimbursement start- ilig next year. He recommended that the Asst. Supt. be designated. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to designate V.P. Hannan, Asst. Supt. of Public Works, as the authorized agent for the City of Ithaca in sub- mitting costs and estimates for the sewage treatment plant operation and maintenance: Carried. INCINERATOR: By Comm, Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, That, in view of the seriousness of the rapid filling of the existing qty dump and the failure to find an alternate site for a dump, the Board hereby recommends that studies for an incinerator operation be included in the Capital Improvement pro'n gram for a possible construction start in 1966. Carried. FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTIES: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board approves in principle the request that the city participate in the acquisition of additional properties along Floral Avenue in conjunction with the flood control project. Final approval of this will await details on purchase price. Carried. DONALD BELL APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RE ED, t at Donald Bell be probationally appointed, for a period of sixteen weeks,- to- de position of maintainer (non-competitive) at $2.03 er hour, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan, y 47 Carried. _ ,_ -:.x^11 r•... _ JMs�+..4 .�. r >, BC '�R� 07 PUBLIC iO r ROC s_?DIi iGS JULY 14, 1965 Koop, Richard H. & Virgins_a 20.45 O'Brien, Richard & Theresa 21.41 L' Cornell University 34.07 MacalL, August 't. & Helen B. 242.10 City of Ithaca - C. D. Murray Co., Inc. 125.26 Schoenfeld, Otto 2.1'0 Chase, Le grand 2.16 Ithaca College 10.23 ' Town of Ithaca 34.49--- V--in :mark, George W. & Juanita L. 12.04 Cheesmn n, Edwin J. ?- Edna MI. Drake, C. 0. 68.00 Nelson, Paul 56.00 Russell, marl - Landscapes 2.00 - Lan�istrof^ Cand & Gravel 30.�i0 cker' , A. J. 1.57 i Donohue-TI Elverson 5• City of Ithaca - :'i_nkel.m n Cons+ . Co. 75d00�; . Y' City of Ithaca - "I1 in"celm-!n Cons t. Co. 17.5 2 City of Ithaca - '.ainkelman Const. Co. 3.30 City of Ithaca _ 114inkelman Const. Co. 232.48 �- Cit;r of Ithaca - General Fund - Police Dept. 23' c)3 Ci ttr of Ithaca - General Fund - DP,d 16.43 3 � APP"C�JET� 1 A�10E 001,1 ITT E 107 0. D. Murray Company c 44040 108 Ithaca Agencies Ins. Company i 109 W Water & Sewer Department 704,08 110 Water & Sewer Division 647.12 i/ r. Zxh- 112 New York State Electvic & Gas Corp. 1,A6.20 14 40.'3T' Page 3 July 14, 1965 KING STREET STREET LIGHT: Comm. Yengo recommended approval of a request for an addition. al street light in the middle of the block on King Street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Superintendent with power. Carried. MODJESKI $ MASTERS PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in the amount of $5,500.00, payable to Modjeski $ Masters, for engineering services on the Lake Street bridge be approved for payment in accordance with terms of an agreement with Modjeski $ Masters. Carried. BIDS - AIR CONDITIONING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan ? YOULVED7, that the air conditioning of City Hall be referred to the Capital Improve- ments Committee for inclusion in the 1966 budget; and that a heating and ventilating engineer be engaged to develop plans for this system because of the difference in needs and cost as indicated by several air conditioning dealers. Carried. CASS PARK BASEBALL DIAMOND: The Clerk reported that the Council had appropriated the M of 00.0 to rebuild the baseball diamond at Cass Park. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Parks Department be authorized to reubild the baseball diamond at Cass Park at a cost of not to exceed $500.00 appropriated by the Council for this purpose. Carried, P� VAN NATTA'S DAM SWIMMING: Comm. Leary discussed a proposal to prohibit„swimming at anNatta s Dam and advised that he wished to review the problem with the Chief of Police and Director of the Youth Bureau before making a final recommendation. In the meantime he recommended that no-trespassing signs be erected in the area. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #11-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna' os, Mayor i _ .. "BOAU,-Qf PUBLIC_WORKS PROCEEDINGS ` CfTCOF ITHAC�, NEW YORK Regular• Meeting 4:30 p.m, # MY July 28, �96S Present Mayor - d #ns Cow-Missz; rs - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo "' Hart, C. ,u ," of PL',.!i.c Works - Hnnnan City Engineer - M::t - . Asst. E?tbineer t Foresteii - P^'-,- w - 1 r t_.l • Grey 1a 3 f "TNUTES : nutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. STREET COMPLAINTS: Mr. Jos. Kearney spoke on behalf of residents of South -,aton–" Street and objected to the drop off left between the curb and th Pever ht at driveway entrances along these streets upon completion of the pavement. Cl renfe Aeam, 624 West Clinton Street, complained that a low spot in the pavement in fr ih s resi�,�,.: - Alderman Hughes reported that Mrs. Ruth V 4t )`5,24 S. Titus Avenue, cu,►p.u.L►;ed about a similar driveway condition at her re atk�h B�ti a: seconded by Comm. Conley RESLVED Erthe complaints be referred to the Assistant Superintendent for investi- ` gction *td rt. •;� Carried. BIDS• - .BOILBRi�` Bids on furnishing and installing a new steam boiler in the city-owned ui i' g located at 123 South Cayuga Street were received, opened and read by the Clerk 1fows Bidder's Total Bid Price Discount r" 1UIl� ating $ Plumbing Company $1,Z24.U0 - Burris; Plumbing & Heating 1,895.00 2%/15 days ~,ponohu6-Halverson, Inc. 1,919.00 2%/10 days x ' f By ColmIl. Conley: -- n(led by Comm. Yengo ., ;'• ~ u.;�.%, :e referred to the Buildings Grounds Committee - ' sLU.iy and r-rizC. Carried. "BIDS - FLOr.CULATOR: Bids on the purchase of a horizontal flocculator were received'#� op�...acl marl r�du o�% the Clerk as foll-ws: t . ,f Link Belt Company $11,610.00 American Well Works, Inc. 10496,00 Eimco Corporation 30030.00 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on a flocculator be referred to the Water & Sewer Co=k*ttee for study and report. Carried FLORAL AVENUE SALE OF LOTS: The Clerk read a letter from Russell W. Clark expressing Fis Tsire t p rcnase ciiy-owned lots located at 334, 3380 343 and 346 Floral Avenue. An appraisal by the City Assessor was attached indicating the value of these lots was $100.00 each. ' By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study ly and report. Carried. WILLOW AVENUE - STREET NUMBERS: The Clerk read a letter from the City Assessor re- questing t e Board to decide on what name to call that part of Willow Avenue which --,has been cut off by Route #13 arterial. Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo SOLVED, that the request be referred to the City Engineer for study and report. .r Carried. 4IMPAIGN COAL CO. : The Clerk read a letter from Champaign Coal $ Stoker Co, 801-803 i` st ene—ca Street, protesting action taken by Greyhound Bus Lines to mark off the denter of the street joining his property on its east side for the purpose of parking cars in 'the middle of the street. Mr. Patterson, proprieter of Champaign Company, contended that this street had been a public right-of-way for some SO odd years and that if,cars block th"e center of it it will be impossible for him to get coal and fuel oil delivered by tractor trailer. Page 2 July 28, 1965 He questioned the Greyhound's right to do this and as .#v!ri.q�rinvestigation of the matter. * ; t By Comm.,-- try: seconded by Comm. Yengo �*' RESOLVED, that Mr. Patterson's protest be referred to the City Atto�4 investigation and report. Carria6; . . LEASE OF OFFICE TO URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY: Comm. Leary presented and recommended approval of a lease between the City and the t aca Urban Renewal Agency for use of the entire second floor of the premises now owned by the City and located at 123 South Cayuga,Strert. The annual rental for these premises, which included the use of a parking space fo ., one '= automobile in the City's West Green Street parking lot, was $2,880.00 per aoru m, payable $240.00 monthly. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the lease be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City� l;lerk be*` authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its corporate seat.., Carried. a WM. J. RIKER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOUED, tat William J. Riker be appointed provisionally to the position of Princfpall.' Account Clerk in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $4,740 -©Q, the minimum of grade 22 in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment become" fective 6a August 2, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to con*t an open exa*ination for this position. Carried. 0 HOMESTEAD ROAD STORM SEWER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley -) RESOLVED, that the request received from Arthur A. Prince for the City to furnish :0 material for a storm sewer on Homestead Road be approved subject to the following conditions: , A 1) That the city furnish the necessary pipe and catch basin grates only for that portion of the storm sewer inside the city limits. 2) That all work on this project be inspected and approved by the City. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate $1,500.00 to budget account #168 - storm sewer - to finance the cost of this project. Carried. TAUGHANNOCK BOULEVARD STORM SEWER: By Comm.. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley t at t e ounci a requested to appropriate $1,500.00 to budget account #168- storm sewers- to finance the cost of construction of a storm sewer on Taughannock Blv44 which has been completed and charged against the regular storm sewer maintenance account. Carried. EAST HILL PARK ACQUISITION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo ;" that t e oar recommends to the Council that the request received from the. East Hill Civic Association to purchase the Ithaca College property at the corner of Sage & Seneca Street for use as a neighborhood park be denied due to its close proximit��yr to the playground at East Hill School and also its proximity to the Cornell Infirmary, . Carried. CASS PARK MASTER SITE PLAN: Comm. Leary recommended approval of a master site plan or the development of ass Park in conjunction with the development of the former airport site on Taughannock Boulevard by the Ithaca Festival of Classics. The pro- b posed plan, which was presented to the Board meeting as a Committee of the Whole prior, to this meeting, outlined a $1,000,000.00 project including additional marina facilities, a swimming pool, relocated and large a recreational areas etc. for the city together - I with large parking areas and an outdoor theater for the Festival. The plan was prepared by architects for the Festival in cooperation with Mr. Niederkorn, City Planner, Mr. Niederkorn reviewed the plan in detail and indicated that it could be financed by match- ing federal and state funds and that the city's authorized expenditure of $500,000.00 for relocation of L.V.R.R. loop can be used toward its share of the costs. By Comm. Leary: seconed by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the master site plan, relating to the recreational and cultural develop - ment of Cass Marina Park and the Ithaca Festival lands, presented by the Ithaca Festival to the Board of Public Works for its approval-be and the same here yjs a' pp roved in principle; and 4 s BE IT FURTHER RE 4 �» M t it is the opini'ihi-of` this Boats-Zh�at` 1s plmr•#s compatible with objectives of the development plan for Cass Marina Park. Unanim carried Page 3 July 28, 1965 AUDIT: By Comm Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract # 12 - 1965 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. WEST-NURT STREET PARKING: omm " .lo reported t e Traffic & Parking Committee had investigated the following f requests: 1. A request received from Mr. Chas. Denriam to make city property across from 235 Cliff Street ihto a public parking area. 2. A request received from Purity Ice Cream Co. to change the northwest corner of Cascadilla and Meadow , along its building, from parralel to angle parking. He advised that both requests, if approved, would be in violation of Sec. 15-114 [a] [15] of the Traffic Ordinance. By Comm. Ale: seconded by Comm. Egan. RESOLVED, that both of the foregoing requests be referred to the Common Council with °a recommendation that they be denied. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Comm. Ale recommended several amendements to the Traffic 8 Ordinance and advised that the addition or deletions referred to are in the nature of corrections rather than new ordinances since they apply to parking zones established and posted in past years but not included in the ordiance. By Comm. Ale: Seconded by Comm. Egan. RESOLVED, that the Council be requested tc amend the traffic oridance as follows: 1.) SECTION 15-180 PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON CERTAIN STREETS. Additions: Taughannock Blvd., both sides for a distance of approximately 1000' at south end of airport Taughannock Boulevard east side, in front of Freeman's' Boat Yard for distance of approximately 500 feet West State Street, South Side, Floral Avenue to 1025 West State Street West State Street, North side, Cayuga Inlet to Fulton Street Prospect Street, both sides, Turner Pl;.ce to Aurora Street West Green Street, north side, Albany Street to opposite Fayette Street East Seneca Street, South side, Aurora Street, to Seneca Way East Seneca Street, North side, Tioga Street to City Parking lot Mitchell Street, South side, Ithaca Road to City Line Willard Way, both sides, Lake Street to Stewart Avenue Stewart Avenue, East side, Fall Creek Bridge to North line of Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity Dr;,den Road, Both sides, Maple Avenue, to City line North Cayuga Street, East Side, Court Street to North line of DeWitt Park North Cayuga Street, West side, Buffalo Street to South line of St. John's Episcopal Church East State Street, North side, Ste*rt Avenue to Quarry Street West Court Street, North side, from Albany Street West 100 feet DELETIONS: East Seneca Street- South side, Aurora Street to Schuyler Place Mitchell Street, South side, Elmwood Avenue to Ithaca Road 2.) Section 15-181 STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES ON € CERTAIN S7=. Additions: West State Street, Northeas e, no stopping, Buffalo StA et to Cliff East Seneca Str,"t eStanding,, in froraAf Temple Theatre East Seneca Stet, Southside,.No' stopping, Aurorreet to Ti+dga Street East State.., f Narthside, no parking, no stay ing, Aurora ,street, to Sage Pla ;i ' Call, � , no pqk�'no _sihding, Fir 6, Opposite v No. ' 9 4y s,.x ,t.. 1 �. BOARD CF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JULY 28, 1965 Hull Heating & Plumbing 3; 5.54 Hull Heating & Plumbing X7,19 Dr,�ke, C. 0. 10.00 Woolf, Mrs. Walter 15.00 Pisr, Bruno 1, . ?z C. 9.20 Hardman, Gertrude 21.41 Ithaca College 38.48 Dicker, TA7m. & Frances 12.18 Cornell University 51.34 Hornbrooh, Lola. Est 5o.67 French, Earl E. & Jospnhine 67.60° Hull, rdelbert 216.63 y_. Schoenfeld, Otto 41.04 it Liveay, George 8.43 '-'inkelman Const. Co. 25.00 v 11,dnkelman Const. Co. 24.41 v' City of Ithaca, General Fund 27.45-' City of Ithaca General Fund 8.84 Cit.,- of Ithaca General Fund 7.02 i City- of Ithaca General Fund 13.50' APPRCVED BY F ;ITC e New York Telphone Co. 5.00 Urban Renewal. Agency 11 �4 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 1903-31.25 Tor.ipkins Co. Comxrnsation Plan 29.88 Messier Transport Co. 86,69 page 3 July 28, 1965 ` • .,„ '"' Fire Station, from a point in the center thereof, 7S feet in both ditec- tions South Tioga Street, East side, no' standing Stato .9treet to 109 South Tioga Street East State Street, Northside, no stanAn', from Tiogd llin' •pperryLine East 40 feet DELETIONS: � Seneca Street, South side, Aurora Street to Tioga Street Owl* State Street, North side, Aurora Street to Sage Place College Avenue, West side, opposite No. 9 Fire Station, frolet, point in the center thereof, 75 feet in both directions South Tioga Street, East side, State Street to 109 South Tiog Street State Street, North side, from Tioga property line East 40 fect�, West Court Street, North side, from Albany Street west 100 feet . 3.) Section 15-182 PARKING PROHIBITED DURING CERTAIN HOURS ON CERTAIN STREETS r' Additions: ' No parking 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Sunday and holidays excepted: 5 East State Street, South side, 100 feet opposite Valley Road No Standing 4:00 P.M. to 6:00. P.M. : ` East State Street, Both sides, Sage Place to Stewart Avenue East State Street, South side, East Line of Stewart Avenue to Quarry Street East State Street, Both sides, Quarry Street to Eddy Street One hour parking: West State Street, Both Sides, Fulton Street to 100 feet East West Seneca Street, South side, Meadow Street to 100 feet East 15 minute parking Taughannock Boulevard, East side, Buffalo Street to 307 Taughan pock Boulevard DELETIONS: NO PARKING 8:00 to 4:00 P.M. SUNDAY AND HOLIDAYS EXCEPTED; East Seneca Street, North side, Cayuga Street to Temple Thitre Mitchell Street, South side, Elmwood Avenue to Cornell Street 4.) Section 15-188 ALL-NIGHT STREET PARKING PROHIBITED Additions: Mitchell Street, North side, Ithaca Road to East City Line University Avenue, North side, Stewart Avenue to West Avenue Mitchell Street, Both sides, State Street to Ithaca Road Ithaca Road, Both Sides, Mitchell Street to Dryden Road State Street, South side, Eddy Street to East Line of Stewart Avenue Extension Stewart Avenue, h1est side, Willard Way to Fall Creek State Street, North side, Quarry Street to Eddy Street DELETIONS: Mitchell Street, Both sides,, Ithaca Road to East City Line University Avenue, Both sides, Stewart Avenue to West Avenue Stewart Avenue, West side, Willard Way to Thurston Avenue Carried, On Motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, r?. Cit. Clerk {�-`x • Hun�a Johns, - y �� *. L •�-� ,. Mayor 'D 6 3 - August 11, 19,65 KENNETH BAKER APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Kennet Ba er be appointed provisionally to the nosition of Assistant Engineer in the City Engineer's office at an annual salary of X7,016.00, the minimum of grade 32 in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment become effective on August 20, 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold a *promotional examination for this position. Carried. BUDGET AMENDMENT REQUEST: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that th-&-NEarir request the Council to arnropriate the sum of $540.00 to budget account No. 116-440, City Engineer's office, for the purchase of a new standard precise engineer's and surveyor's transit to replace the nresent one which is in need of repairs, estimated by the factory to be $356.50. Carried. OZALI D PRINT FEES: By Comm. Egan : seconded by Comm. Leary i M�D it at t'- Board hereby apnroves and adopts the following schedule of fees for ozalid prints and that all print work shall be billed in accordance with said schedule: OZALI D PRINTS Letter and Legal Size Price per sheet Quantity Prints Stock 105 S 105 SZ 1 $0.30 $0.30 2-12 0.24 0.27 13-50 0. 18 0.21 51-120 0. 13 0. 16 121-480 0. 12 0. 15 4°1-1200 0. 11 0. 14 0.09 0.12 OZALID PRINTS Random Sizes Price ner Square-Foot Square Foot Quantity Stock 105 S 105 SZ 1 $=. $0.30 - 2-12 0. 18 0.21 13-50 0.14 0. 17 51-120 0. 11 0. 14 121-480 0. 10 0. 13 481-1200 0.09 0. 12 CrF r 1200 0. 07 0. 10 Carried. WILLIAM HILLICK APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary REST' LVED, t at William Hillick be promoted to a bus driver (non-competitive) for a )ro- bationary period of 16 weeks at the rate of $2. 11 per hour, within grade 19 of the Compensation Plan; and that this appointment become effective on August 15, 1965. Carried. PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE FOR SUPERINTENDENT: Comm. Conley recommended the purchase of a new automo ile for use by the Superinten ent of Public Works. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Controller be authorized to proceed with the purchase of an automobile for this purpose under State contract. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, 4a. v ..'o bills ro­-^ivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. r� �' Ge ' Bgle n, Ci/tlerk Aua hnsP Mayor ROARD PF PUBLIC mus POWWAGIS YEWTVATEE AUGUST 11, IQ65 Drake, C. C. 34,00- Lindstrom, 2,00 Nelson, Paul 10.00 Ithaca Plumbing 15.12 Winkleman Construction 12,0 0 City of Ithaca - Winkleman Construction 75.00Y Hansen, Kenneth R. Q 7rances 15.00 Jacksor, Kennoth K. 10.00 Toonardo, Frank F. Q Anthony J. 10.00 Morse Chain Co. 175-00 Elliott, Roswell F. 1 Emma 22,21 lucente, Rocco Y.82 Greene, Gervid C. 3.- T•'.c Phersr)-!j, Anr1rew TT. 3.43 Cornell University - A. J. Eckort Co. , !no. 55s.0 -Z City of Ithaca 9chtol District 5,73.74 Fodes, Orma Jean 27.67 Clynes, Ampq j., jr. 78?.74 ,- ' jqnnor, Robert L, 5 Rita J. 44,29 City of Ithaca Police Dept. 233-1 Y City of Myna 94i 03-.8 v TOTTE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. August 29, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yen go Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst. to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty Traffic Engineer - Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINA UTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: The following bids on sidewalk construction were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Item 1 Item 2 Item 3 Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 Alby $ Son .79 - - . 7 �.$� 70 .70 7—.Wft, A. Friederich & Sons .95 1.10 .95 1. 10 .63 .90 1.00 Stewart $ Bennet .65 .72 .65 .72 .50 .58 .62 H.M. Isbell (Oswego,N.Y.).70 .80 .70 .80 .SO .SO .60 Ap rox. Quantity 1. Remove and replace 4" concrete sidewalk 2500 sq. ft. 2. Remove and replace 6" concrete sidewalks and/or driveways 200 sq. ft. 3. Remove flagstone walk and build 4" concrete sidewalk 250 sq. ft. 4. Remove flagstone walk and build 6" concrete sidewalk 200 sq. ft. 5. Re-grade flagstone or concrete sidewalk 300 sq. ft. b. Build 4" concrete walk 500 sq. ft. 7. Build 6" concrete walk 50 sq. ft. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on sidewalk construction be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. MARINA BOAT PORT: The Clerk read a letter from Angelo Morizio, lessor of boat slip 4 at the municipal marina, requesting permission to erect a boat port at the slip to give his boat some protection from the weather while stored at the marina. Comm, Leary reported that the request had already been considered by the Buildings & Grounds Committee and he recommended denial of the request. He felt this would lead to other requests of a similar nature and the erection of such boat ports would be damaging to the marina's appearance. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request received from Mr. Morizio be denied. Carried. CORNE LL WALK SUBDIVISION TREES: Attorney Robert I. Williamson appeared on behalf of war King, 247 Valley Road, and requested that four large trees presently growing 10 feet in the right-of-way for the proposed layout of Cornell Walk be saved as a protection to his client's property. Mayor Johns informed Mr. Williamson that the property belongs to Mr. Gallagher, the developer of this subdivision, and that if, and when, it is deeded to the City as a city street the trees would be saved if at all possible. SIX-MILE CREEK WADING POOL: Mr. John Bentowski, 108 Treva Avenue, appeared before M Board to inquire why t e wading pool adjacent to VanNatta's Dam in Six Mile Creek park was being filled in. He felt this action would destroy the natural beauty of the area. He was informed it was being filled so that children will not be attracted there to go swimming or wading in an area which is not supervised. Supt. Hannan advised that after the rough fill is completed the area will be levelled off and graded properly. Moor! 1 10# -ift$ DE WITT PARK USE: The Clerk read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce outlining its plans to promote a Farm-City week during the week of September 20-25. Permission was requested to use DeWitt Park on Friday and Saturday of that week so that farmers in the County may set up stands and sell their produce. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that permission be granted to the Chamber of Commerce to use DeWitt Park on September 24th. and 25th. for the stated purposes, provided that there is no objection to this use by the Presbyterian Church, and provided further that the Chamber furnishes the City with a liability insurance, including a hold harmless clause, covering the pro- motion. Carried. JOSEPH SCAGLIONE COMPLAINT: The Clerk read a letter from Edward P. Abbott, Attorney for Joseph Scaglione, requesting that the amount of $250.80, which his client had paid under protest, for installation of a water line to serve his nroperty at 311 E, Lincoln Street be refunded to his client. He alleged that this bill was unjust and unfair and his client. was not legally responsible for it. He informed the Board that if it was not refunded he intended to bring Article 78 proceedings against the City to force the refund through the courts. Supt. Hannan reviewed the dispute about this bill and informed the Board that Mr. Scaglione had ordered this line installed at the time E. Lincoln Street was repaved, It was the Board's feeling that the bill was just and fair. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for reply. Carried. GILES STREET SEWER: The Clerk read a letter from Dr. Robert H. Broad, Health Commissioner, aU�VES­ing teat the Health Department will allow no additional buildings to discharge sewage into either of the septic tank systems presently serving Giles Street and the adjacent areas. He called attention to the fact that these systems were designed many years ago as a temporary solution to sewage disposal problems in this area and suggested that the Board take steps to arrange for a permanent solution to properly dispose of the sewage from both of these systems. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Dr. Broad's letter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. FEDERAL GRANT - SEWAGE PLANT ADDITION: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y. State Departmei)t I_ 7=717 7--iF.-tm­cM'-9 7797,77e-d-eral grant of X79,000.00 had been approved for constructi" of sewage treatment facilities including additions and alterations to the City's existiflg sewage treatment plant - Project No. WPC-NY-267. He reported that this offer should be accepted by a resolution of the governing body of the City. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby recommends that the Common Council aceept the federal grant of $79,000,00 to aid in additions and alteration to the city's sewage treatment plant - Project No. WPC-NY-267. Carried. FLORAL AVENUE LOTS: Controller Weinstein reported that appraisals of lots on Floral Avenue needed as a' right-rf-way for the proposed flood relief channel are expected to be completed by state agents and available to the city within two weeks. SUPERINTENDENT'S CAR: Controller Weinstein reported he had been unable to purchase a new automoF1"`=eoi—u:;e by the Superintendent of Public Works through the State's contract because it had expired on June 30th. and no cars were available. He advised that the City Attorney ruled this situation could be declared an emergency and the Board could waive bidding requirements in this case in order to purchase a car on the oven market without further delay, By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo WHEREAS, Robert 0. Dingman will assume the duties of Su-nerintendent of Public Works for the City of Ithaca on September 1, 1965, and WHEREAS, an automobile is required for the use of said Sunerintendent in the nerformance of his duties, and the City has no unassigned automobile available for his use, and WHEREAS, an attempt to Purchase under the State's contract has been unsuccessful because the contract exrired on June 30, 1965 and no more automobiles are available from this source, and WHEREAS, quotations have been received on the purchase of a suitable automobile, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that this situation constitutes an emergency which justifies the waiving of bidding requirements in this instance, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED., that it is the oninion of this Board that no benefit, financial or otherwise, would accrue to the City by reason of advertising for bids on this automobile; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the purchase of a new 1965 Chevrolet four-door sedan from Townsend Chevrolet, Inc. at a total net price of $2,200.00 in accordance with terms of its quotation as submitted, AYES: 6 NAYS : 0 Unanimously carried and approved by the Mayor. �✓ _ _ Ad00 Ad03 }}Ad00: Ad00�+ 0tl3XI od3x) IOU3X �Od3X AS OF AUGUST 1965 These individual properties are not hooked to the sanitary sewer for a great varity of reasons - air conditioning only, does not have toilet facilities, grade problems, etc. The oroDerties marked SA indicate Sever is available. Others not so marked would require an individual salution by the City, of the problem, in almost every instance. FILE # NAME ADDRESS REASON 1-36 Robert S. Ydller 406 Spencer Road SA 1-66 Robert S. Miller S. Meadow St. Ex. SA - Used Car Lot 1-131 John F. Joyce 624 Spencer Road 1-351 Wayne S. Edwards Corp. 217 Elmira Road $A 1-461 Nathan Weiner 330 Elmira Road SA 2-776 Stephen Cooper 306 Giles St. 2-778 F.T. Morrissey 302 Giles St. 3-2400 John Peters 111 Cottage Place 5-2952 ERS Realty Corp. 140 Thurston Ave. $A 5-3087 Mrs. R.R. 'Wilson 916 Stewart Ave. SA 7-4416 Eighteen Wright Corp. 417 E. State St. Garage - Rear 9-5089 Byron C. Perkins 605-607 Dryden Road 9-5090 B.C. Perkins 605 Dryden Road 11-5536 Louis A. Idssillier 211 ',°later Street 11-5542 Ethel Kouf 117 Treva Ave. SA 11-5574 J. Scott Burdin 202 Bridge St. 11-5598 Lawrence Rose 1109 E. State St. 16-7175 W.A. Bird 514 S. Ca mga St. I6-7193 Alice Whiting 314 Spencer St, 16-7195 Alice Whiting 312 Spencer St. 17-7300 Harold A. Fish 817 Danby Road 17-7365 Mrs. John Hart 158 Coddin.gton Road SA 39-22891 Board of Education 115 Esty St- 39-22930 Grossman's of Cent. N.Y. 505-515 Third St. SA 39-22930A N.Y.S.D.P.W. Foot of Third Street 39-22931 Sinclair Ref. Co. Third St. BULK PLANT 39-22932 C.U. Athletic Ass'n. Foot of Third St. NAT-ER TANK 40-25152 Board of Education N. Cayuga Street HIGH SCHOOL CLUB HOUSE 40-25154 City of Ithaca Stewart Park -L 40-25156 City of Ithaca Stewart Park BATH HOUSE 40-25156 City of Ithaca Stewart Park SPRRY POOL 40-25160 City of Ithaca Stewart Park OLD BOAT HOUSE 40-25162 Patrick J. O'Connor. N. Cayuga St. LAKE IN'N 40-25163 Carl James 918 East Shore Drive 40-25164 Berta E. Beasley 932 Fast Shore Drive 40-25166 Grace Mitchell 934 East Shore Drive 40-25170 Edward Bush 936A East Shore Drive 40-25172 Mrs. Robert Deuel 938 East Shore Drive 40-25175 Louise Tompkins 938A .East shore Drive 40-25178 Louise Tompkins 940 East Shore Drive 40-25181 Albert Shriner 940A East Shore Drive 41-25468 A. Seznec 131 Kline Road SA 43-26428 Marion L. Forster 310 Adams Street GARDE;1S (Meter Out) 44-26683 J.H. Patterson 803 W. Seneca St. �.-�g3 oa3x - oa3x Oa3x FILE NAME ADDRESS REASON 45-270108 Sea Scout Ship, Spear 7012 W. Buffalo St. REAR (meter out) 45-27010 Carl Yengo 700 W. Buffalo St. CAR 1-4ASH 45-27150 Ithaca Savings Bank 125 E. `uffalo St. SA 47-28120 W.G. Norris 105 Woodland Place 47-28122 Mrs. Richard W. Steinbaugh 7 Woodland Place 48-29258 City of Ithaca First St. WASH RACK 48-29260 City of Ithaca First St. SA - D.P.W. BARBS 65-32324H Plaza Ithaca Motel, Inc. 815 S. Meadow St. S14DI KING POOL 65-32442 G.L.F. Holding Corp. S. Meadow St. (meter out) 68-34518 It.ard Constr. Co. 714 W. Clinton St. (meter out) j 68-34519 Hurst & Akers 716 We Clinton St. 68-34519D Crispell Bros., Inc. 7162 W. Clinton St. i 68-34520 Maak Beverage 720 We Clinton St. 68-34525 City of Ithaca We Clinton St. DUMP 68-34530 J. Novidor 719 W. 61inton St. 71-36020 City of Ithaca Taughannock Blvd. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 71-36022 City of Ithaca Taughannock Blvd, CASS PARK CGitiCESS. ST-ZD i 71-36024 N.Y.S.D.".`bd. Taughannock Blvd. 71-36031 Freeman's Motor Marine, 1j c.425-519 Taughannock Blvd. ICE CUBE MACHEZ 72-36321 G.L.F. Holding Corp 1001 We Seneca St. GREENHOUSE ' 72-36322 G.L.F. Holding orp. 1001 W. Seneca St. TRANSP. GAR. (meter out) 72-36328A Coop. G.L.F. 1001 We Seneca St. SMALL GARAGE ! 72-36329 Robinson & Carpenter 110 Brindley St. (meter out) f 72-36370 Phillip Allen Cherry Street GREINHOUSE 72-36390 Annalou Corp. 801 Taber St. (meter out) 72-36492 Stephen J. Zavaski 264 Floral Ave. SA 72-36496 Isaiah W. Murray 274 Floral Ave. SA 72-36508 Merrill F. Teeter 438 Floral Ave. REAR 72-36521 Bessie Carpenter 465 Floral Ave. (meter out) 73-36958 E.J. Trapp 114 S. Fulton St. SA 73-36960 E.J. Trapp 116 S. Fulton St. $A 74-37356 Howard Klinko 425 Cliff St. 74-37368 F.J. Connors 607 Cliff St. 74-37370 Mildred Hardenbrook 609 Cliff 6t. 74-37373 (L.A. Thomas 701 Cliff St. 74-37376 Diana B. Ballard 711 Cliff St. 74-37385 Fay E. Allen 723 Cliff St. 74-37388 David Joseph 727 Cliff St. 74-37392 R.E. Brown 745 Cliff St. 74-37406 C.L. Carpenter 935 Cliff St. 74-37412 Clayton R. Roberts 985 Cliff St. 74-37403 Leo Lutrin 835 Cliff St. 74-37578 Perry F. Smith 1112 Hector St. 75-38034 Malcolm S. Burton 219 Elm St. 75-38042 Leon H. Newhart, Jr. 231 Elm St. 75-38058 Vernon McCray 241 Elm St. 75-38080 Raymond Burgess 325 Elm Est. REAR 75-38085 Celia H. doses 401 Elm St. (403) A -fiBlp� 83 75-380g9C Donald Phipps 8 Elmcrest Circle AIR CONDITION.ER 75-38116 John Clynes 306 Elm St. SA 75-38312 H.E. Dunn 503 Chestnut St. j 75-38314 Eloise Van Ostrand 509 Chestnut St. 75-38316 H. Van Ostrand 51.1 'chestnut St. 75-38318 Marcel Treille 515 Chestnut St. i 75-38320 Louise W. ,pithiam 522 Chestnut St. 75-38322 Harry S. `'heaton 514-516 Chestnut St. 61-30180 Daniel Houtman 124 South St. SA !-tee 0213X A do 0) iAdOOt AdOO� Od3X 1OL13X 1 ON3X CHLORINATOR HOUSE 345 Giles Street 802 Giles Street 806 Giles Street 810 Gales Street 902 Giles Street 904 Giles Street 906 giles Street 912 Giles Street 104 Bridge Street 108 Bridge Street 111 Bridge Street 214 Treva Avenue 1201 E. State Street 1113 E. State Street AS OF AUGUST 1965 These properties hooked to a conventional sewer system serving Giles, Bridge, and Treva Avenue. However the sewer system itself is served by primary tank and chlorinator system at Van Atta's Dam. This requires a half mile main extention and a pumphouse estimated at $38,500, to eliminate the Chlorinator. (See Septic Tank Note) I fk - - --- J . .�_. _ --- 0 'Oa 3X1 lAdooI �Oa3x4 SE`2 ric TIMIK 409 Colu;.bia St. 207 Giles =t. 209 files -'t. 211 Giles St. 215 Giles 6t. 220 Gilesa --*t• AS OF AUGUST 1965 These properties are served by a sewer line in the street, however this sewer line empties into a large septic tank and tile field arrangement. This system can also be eliminated by the half mile of line and the pump station already cited in connection with the Chlorinator house. 0001 4 to 00 f SEWER STUDY: Supt. Hannan reported he had made a study of all cwellings ire the City of It Faca which are not connected with the sewer system as requested by tha Cc+:rmcn Council on August 4, 1965. He filed a list of these with the City Clerk and the Clerk was directed to present it to the Council at its next meeting. (Copy attached to minutes) TRAFFIC CONTROL: Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt reported that the striping crew had been working nig is recently to mark Green, Seneca and Cayuga Street with stripes and arrows designed to help move traffic quicker and more efficiently. He advised that the re- moval of 10 parking meters in these streets become necessary to make the proposed -!an effective. He requested the Board's approval thereof. Criticism was voiced by some members of the Board because they felt this action should have been approved by the Traffic & Parking Committee before the meters were removed. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. WATER STREET BIDS - 1RAPKM1=MXM= PUMPING STATION: By Corn. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, t at the Superintendent be authorized to start advertising immediately for bids on the new VanNatta's water pumping station; and that the bids be received for opening by the Board at its meeting to be held on September 22, 1965. Carried. SOUTH HILL WATER TANK PAYMENT: Comm. Conley presented an irwcice payable to Natgun Corp. in the amount of 1,000.00 for the final payment due on construction of the South Hill water tank. He advised it had been recommended for nayment by T.G. Miller, consulting engineer. (:G By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the invoice in today's audit, payable to Natgun Corno-raticn, in the total amount of $1,000. 00 as the final payment on the South Hill water � k, be arrrovt ; for payment as recommended by the consulting engineer. Ca z-ried� GILES STREET DRIVEWAY OPENING: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Cc-nm. Corley RESOLVED, t at Mnk J. Raponi be requested to submit complete nlans for his prc ,_-.se_l driveway across the city's right-of-way at 250-260 Giles Street. Carried. EARL HUBBELL APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Smith : seconded by Comm, Alo RESMED., that Earl Hubble be promoted to a Working Foreman (non-ccmpetitive) at- of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan; that his a-!,l ,intr�nt be for a probationary period of 16 weeks subject to the rules and regulations of -�-he Civil Service Commission ; and that he is to be foreman of the bridge maintenance crew. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan : seconded by Comm. Leary RESO VED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listen :.n audit abstract #12-1965, be approved for payment; and that tho bills receivable bs approved and ordered rendered. Carried. PAINT FOREMAN POSITION ABOLISHED: Comm. Egan recommended that the position of Pay-,t Foreman be abolished because t e nature of this job has changed so much that the specifications no longer fit the position. By Comm. Egan : seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby abolishes the position of Paint For3m,-,n ; and be it FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board recommends to the Council that it be eliminated from the Compensation Plan. Carried. DAVID E LLIS APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan that avid Ellis be promoted to a Working Foreman (non-competitive) at the rate of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan; that his appointment be for a probationary period of 16 weeks subject to rules and regulations of the Civil Service Commission; and that he is to be foreman of the traffic control crew. Carried. S. TIOGA STREET PARKING LOT: Comm. Smith reported the accumulation of tin cans, Ea:r bottles and other debris in the South Tioga Street parking lot rented from Mrs. Cs?:o r:. The Superintendent was directed to have this debris removed with city forces. 04,10 4 August Nis LOU CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING: Alderman Hunt reminded all those present that the fiTst meeting of t e Capital improvements Review Committee for this year was scheduled for August 31. He urged representatives of the Board to be presents . and expressed the hope that the new Superintendent of Public Works be encouraged to attend also to become acquainted with the Committee's work. He encouraged all other members of the Board to keep themselves posted on what the Committee is doing. He called attention to the Board's request for a new garage building and felt the Board should make a strong recommendation regarding this particular project. On motion the meeting was adjourned. f1 A. Blean;-City Clerk Mayor �Hunna Johns, • BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE • .. IP AUGUST 25, 1965 • Village of Cayuga Heights 33.60 Cornell University - A. J. Eckert 15.00 Ithaca College 12.98 O'Brien, Daniel & Edna 12.21 Town House Apt., Inc. 12.21 • Snow, Leland 2.16 Chase, Le Grand F., Inc. 2.16 E. PE. S. Realty Corp. 287.20 Alpha Sigma Phi • 53.84 Winkleman Construction Co. 16.52 • Cornell University 21,913.86 City of Ithaca - Urban Renewal 446.50 r 1, 1 -2 C '7 /Ll 'OVED B INANC' C.1 TTEE ir iv <<,� ,./t. //t� Mater & Sewer iD i.vi.s:ion 1271.69 ✓ //1 Water & Gazer Div. 699.36 V/ / 14 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 836.60 1 it j Festival Arts Tom Neiderkorn 133.101✓ a3 Edward A. Armstrong 438.09 /ay Water & Sewer 345.44✓ 124, Vernon Gehm 135.69 I,1 U. S. F. & G. 35.00 /z. Wallace Steel 77.18 New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 842.85 •34 Stewart & Bennett 331.08 �1LEG.od BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROC77DINGS CITY OF ITHACA, -"EW' YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 P.M. September 8, 1965', PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Ieary, Alo, Smith. Yengo Aldermon -. Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supervisor - Sixth Ward - Culligan Supertendent of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supertendent of Public Works - Hannan Asst. To Supertendent of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchem Forester - Baker Controller - Weinstein Deputy Controller - Russell Deputy City Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were duly approved. COIUr B IA STREET BRIDGE: Supervisor Culligan appeared before the board and ask that con- sideration be given to extending the 90 day closing of the Columbia Street Bridge to 90 days. H. L. PURDY REQUEST: The clerk read a letter from H. L. Purdy stating he was interested in purchasing a lot at the intersection of North Cayuga Street and East Shore Drive owned by the City. By Commissioner Conley; Seconded by Commissioner Yengo RESOLVED: That the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and re .Port. Carried. EEW+. PARK: Clerk read a letter from Ithaca Youth for Festival stating musical pre- senta bn plans for Stewart Park were cancelled as it was impossible to secure musicans at this tTe. They expressed their appreciation to the board for the cooperation g�-- fREEAZWEEPER: The clerk reported that the Council had authorized taking of bids on a new reet,�'sweeper, with the understanding that the equipment be delivered for use in the fall, ;:ghat it be paid for in the 1966 budget, and that the board consider renting a machine in thu event a new one is not available for use when needed. U. S. NAVAL RESERVE LEASES: The clerk read a notice fron the U.S. Navy Department electing to renew two leases with the City for the year July 1, 1965 to June 30, 1966. 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 North Cayuga Street and the other one covers a parcel approximately 0.51 of an acre along North Cayuga Street Extension for an entrance to the Center. By Commissioner Conley: Seconded by Commissioner Leary RESOLVED: That the U. S. Naval Reserve leases for the period July 1, 1965 to June 36, 1966; be approved and renewed as requested by the U. S. Navy Department and that the Mayor,City Clerk be authorized to sign and excute renewal thereof on behalf of the City. Carried. jZN_N9TH EMERSON: By Commissioner Conley, seconded by Commissioner Yengo RESOLVED: Upon recommendation of the Supertendent, Kenneth Emerson be promoted to Maint'n_ine" at :the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimun of grade 19, effective September 13, 1965. Carried. !, WATFR INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Commissioner Conley: Seconded by Commissioner Yengo i RESOLVED, that bill #705 , dated July 24, 1958 in the amount of $292.79 rendered to Harry G. Hodge, deceased, bill #2139, dated July 12, 1961 in the amount of $232.00 to Mapes Corpo- ration, firm banrupt, Bill #2386 dated January 10, 1962 in tha mount of #108.00 to Mapes Corporation, firm Bankrupt be expunged as the City Attorney has declared them uncollectable. Carried. BIDS - SQEWAIK CONSTRUCTION: By Commissioner Yengo: Seconded by Commissioner Conley RESOLVED, That the contract for sidewalk work be awarded to Stewart and Bennett Company t1.0 low bidder, in accordance with the terms of its bid. Carried. ;;;... STREET SWEEPER: By Commissioner Yengo: Sed6t*d by C ' onex. Con ,:k-•. I�F1 � RESOLVED, That the Superintendent be authded to advertise^for 'bK sweeper wil%h. the bids to be opened on SejAerhber`•22-,--3965..•, Cart Feu c1t ' s i • T)'"Xrr'T PARK LIGBTINGt By Cdwd&eioner Yengo: Seconded by Commissioner (7_i,°7% .,-LVED, That the MW York State Electfte & Gas make a study of the D�n7r A I Lieeds with costs and recommer4ation. s'R Cara' 4••, AUDIT: By Commissioner Yengo, Seconded by Comissi­:er Conley b FcESOLVED: That the bills approved and audited by the Fin :� IW F k abstract #13 - 1965, be approved for payment and that the bills rec; ,_ ordered rendered. Carried: C--T'°`71TA STREET FR17)GE: By Commissioner Smith: Seconded by Commissioner �rMh AS, the Columbia Street Bridge over six mile creek was cl- •a to -.-c'._' traffic for a ninety day period ending September 15, on a trial basis, AID ,ME.-EAS, the present bridge is unsafe for -vehicular traffic and a new br__'.be t!.e .taxpayers an estimated half to three quarter million dollars AND WHEREAS, the elimination of this bridge also eliminates the hazards c ' • , ,.` : on 'erris Place and at its intersection with East State Street, `:TI REFORE, be it resolved that the closing of Columbia Strect Bridge to vch: 13e" continued indefinitely. r Carried, GAPS STREET: By Commissioner Alo: Seconded by Commissioner Leary H..SOLUED: that Giles Street between Columbia and Hudson Street be made one JT -- ` 'and that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer pre--."1-�gate a re?'1,i^1J ` necessary signs to make the chwage on a 90 day experimental b­49. 9. On motion meeting was adjourned. V A . 17 Robert G. Greyt Dep -V-7 - '',y ry Hu a Johns,' Mayor. 14 a a$. ' , tl • i • BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABIE SEPTEMBER 8, 1965 Lanphear - Fox Pools 9.60 Drake, C. 0. 12.00 City of Ithaca - Winkleman Construction Co. 75.00 Flight, Richard E. & Isabelle T. 16.83 U. S. Postal Service 11.13 Bailey, Ethel Z. 9.21 Savey, Russell 2.16 Dickerson, Otha 140.45 Gorman, Mildred F. 114.08 Johnson, Lawrence B. & Jessamine 216.50 Board Of Education 321.60 First National Bank 218.40 Ruuspakka, Atte et al 325.90 Finger Lakes State Park Comm. 18.75 Town of Ithaca 38.96 Town of Ithaca 65.21 Triangle Shoe Co., Inc. 10.00 Town of Ithaca 681.60 Town of Ithaca 31.77 Village of Cayuga Heights 163.38 Van Ostrand, Elmer J. & Hazel M. 78.57, may.<a APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTE Lam. ///L Clayton R. Eddy 600.00 &"AD •P PUB L1 t 06KNO NRM201"45 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 22, 1965 Present: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hughes, Hunt Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Asst. to Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen Asst. Engineer - Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES : Minutes of the preceding meeting were duly approved. BIDS STREET SWEEPER: The following bids on furnishing the City with a new street sweeper to replace one damaged in a recent fire were received, opened and read by the Clerk: =� Trade-In Name of Bidder Type or Make Gross Bid Allowance Total Net Bid m larc nicipal Equip. 1-gin stom a) 13,471.0 —'2,698 , Z 47S b) - - - c) 14,511.00 2,812.00 110699.00 Wm. H. Clark Municipal Equip. Elgin White a) 13,971.00 2,698.00 11,273.00 Wing 475 b) - - - c) 15,011.00 2,838.00 120173.00 Walter M. Roberts Enterprises Wayne a) 11,976.00 2,250.00 9,726.00 b) 12,776.00 2,250.00 10,526.00 c) 12,976.00 2,250.00 10,726.00 a. Right-side driving controls with right side-broom only. b. Right-side driving controls with right and left side-brooms. c. Right-side and left-side driving controls with right and left side-brooms. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on a street sweeper be referred to the Superintendent for review on report to the Board with his recommendations for action later in this meeting. Carried. BIDS - WATER PUMPING STATION: The following bids on construction of a new water pumping station on Water Street-717-The City of Ithaca were received, opened and read by the Clerk: 5% of Bid Contract A Contract B Certi ie General Alternate Plumbing Contract C Check or Name of Bidder Construction Base Bid Heating etc. Electrical Bid Bond M. ongiovanni, Inc. 2650500"' - - on Syracuse, New York Christopher Constr. Co. 2390650 2362650 - - Bond Columbus, Ohio Metzger Constr. Corp. 299,300 297,800 17,625 - Bond Buffalo, New York c McElwee-Courbis Constr. 261,000 258,000 - - Bond Buffalo, New York Clucas Plumbing Corp. - - 15,900 - Certified Buffalo, New York Check $1000 Hull Heating $ Plumbing - - 14,115 Bond Ithaca, New York Stroh Elea Constr. Corp. - - - 853000 Bond Ithaca, New York Norton Electric Co. Inc. - - - 81,274 Bond Ithaca; New York Page 2 September 22, 1965 By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. CAMPBELL AVENUE : The Clerk read a letter from Donald T. Kresge who requested that a street light e installed in the 100 block of Campbell Avenue. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED,, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried.. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION - STEWART PARK: The Clerk read a letter froin W.W. Willis requesting th—af-Tis merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park be extended for another year or the 1966 season, By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. ELMIRA ROAD - PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC-: The Clerk read a letter from John F. Bangs, Alderman rom the_3Y& Ward, calling attention to the number of school children who use a cinder path along Elmira Road to meet the school bus at the shopping plaza. ,'He expressed concern about the children's safety and requested the Board to correct this alleged hazardous condition. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. SEIVER STUDY: The Clerk renorted that the list of unsewered properties in the city -,)re- ./a, d h q4q ee% %£trjqcd 'i�ented to this Board on August 25th I bWer?6d A9_- a make a recommendation to the Council regarding a long range elan for a solution to the prob lem. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED., that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and. report. Carried. DEWITT PARK LIGHTING: Comm. Yengo reported that Mr. Lacy and Mr. Collins of the N.Y.S. Electric & Gas—met with the Sunerintendent and recommended that lighting in the DeWitt Park can best be improved by raising the outnut of the street lighting fixtures on East Buffalo Street. Ornamental lighting in the center of the nark now has maximum outnut for fixture of its type and provides adequate lighting in the center of the Tnark. Higher output on the street would raise the lighting level in the outer fringes of the park. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the street lighting of East Buffalo Street between North Cayuga Street and North Tioga Street be improved by the removal of two existing 6000 lumen in- candescent lamps and replacement with three 20,000 lumen mercury vanor luminaries at a net annual cost- increase of $193.00. Carried. WILLOW AVENUE STREET NUMBERS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary IT-S.. _EVM1)_,_t_T at_ no c ange e made in the name or numbering, of that portion of Willow Avenue north of the Route #13 Arterial; and that the City Assessor be informed of this action which is taken in resnonse to his request presented to the Board on July 28th. Carried. BIDS - STREET SWEEPER: Superintendent Dingman reported that Walter M. Roberts Enterprises -i-s-flie apparent low Fidler on a new street sweeper and recommended accentance of its bid subject to his further certification that the bid meets all of the specifications. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED) that the contract to furnish the City of Ithaca with a new street sweeT,)er be awarded to Walter M. Roberts Enterprises, Inc. , the annarent low bidder, at a total net cost of $10,726.00 for a Wayne sweeper under alternate (c) of the snecifications; and that this award be subject to the Sunerintendent's written certification that the bid on this equipment meets the sn' ecifications as set forth in the information to bidders thereon. Carried. SIDEWALK REPAIRS: Comm. Yengo reported that the City r.,ngineer's Office has records that several owners of sidewalks are in need of renairs and have been sent preliminary and final notices to remedy the bad -sidewalk conditions and no corrective action by the owners has been taken. He recommended that the City should undertake to replace and/or repair as necessary the sidewalks at: 504 South Cayuga Street, 420 South Plain Street, 412 South Albany Street and 209 South Aurora Street and that the cost of such rerair and/or replacement be charged as an assessment against the nroperty owners. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPTEMBER 22, 1965 airt Hull Heating & Plumbing Inc. 10.00 Drake, C. 0. 12.00 Crowley, Daniel 24.40 Belieayre Apts. 11.815 i Sigma Alpha Epsilon 22.9 Oltz, Minnie 12.211!. Colbert, J. Reed 9.98 ✓ Ithaca Chamber of Commerce 23.94✓ \ , Chase, La Grand 4.12 ✓. �.J Saperstone, David 236.40V. Ryan, John F. 326.45 Warren, Anah H. 239.88i/, Casciotti, Ronald & Phylis 220.754/ Ithaca City School District 20.64 Johns, Hunna • 69.17 Corgel, Margaret & Bernard 15.41'j Gibson, J. U. & Fehr, R. 0. 31.02✓ Mungle, Donald & Amelia 30.721 , (/ Kapp, Otto 18.16 / Ekman, Alf 0. & Martine, M. '47.37✓ Cornell University 47.411> City of Ithaca - DPW 77.20 City of Ithaca - DPW 265.13 City of Ithaca - Golf Course 3 &+ / City of Ithaca - DPW 26.32 �J City of Ithaca - Police Dept. 235.94 4./Q6% 4//e"*f, 7•k'7. i App:,FILED BY j DANCE tOMDff;I E • Cornell Univ. f'own -e€-44,i3r,ca .3e:"L?'"' Guard.ian Claim ;service 74.75 r IMMM>M A AMI�NMIkMA IAA 1MIMw '1'; -q By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works order the repair and/or replacement of sidewalks at the following: 504 South Cayuga Street, 420 South Plain Street, 412 South Albany Street and 200 South Aurora Street, the cost to be charged as an assessment against the property owners. Carried. ACCOUNT CLERK-TYPIST: Comm. Egan renorted that since the -promotion of DPW Office Manager Newhart to t e position of Deputy City Chamberlain, the staff has realigned the responsibilities of this position among remaining personnel in the Construction and Maintenance Division Office so that the title is no longer needed. However, the detail work, formerly performed by this position requires the services of an account clerk- typist. By Comm. Egan: Seconded by Comm. Alo ,RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to add an account clerk-typist for the Construction and Maintenance Division at the minimum rate of grade 14 in the Compensation Plan. (Funds are in the budget) . RICHARD E LLIS : By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED,St at Richard Ellis be authorized to attend the Elgin-Leach Corn. annual service school in Albany, New York on Thursday, October 7, 1965, at a cost to the city of net to exceed $60,00 from funds included in the current budget. Carried. ;., FRANK :GOMBAS : By Comm. Egan : seconded by Comm. Leary 1`•'R�EOL E-'V D-', Tat Frank Gombas, a Senior Engineering Aide, be granted a leave of absence, y4without pay, for a period of nine months effective on September 27, 1965 for the .,purpose of resuming his technical studies at Broome Technical Community College. ;:,rte, Carried. JUNIOR ENGINEER VACANCY: Comm. Egan reported that Kenneth Baker has been provisionally appointed Assistant Engineer, thereby, leaving a vacancy in the Junior Engineer position which it is proposed to leave vacant until such time as Frank Gombas completes the course in instruction at Broome Tech, By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that in the interest of the department's best being served the position of Junior Engineer be left vacant and promoting Frank Gombas after he completes his course of study, Carried. ENGINEERING AIDES: Comm.. Egan reported that Frank Gombas' leave of absence leaves a vacancy in t e Senior Engineer Aide position. He recommended that two (2) Senior Engineering Aides be hired on a temporary basis for the balance of 1965 and for the first six months of 1966 to attempt to ease the burden on the rest of the Engineering staff. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to engage the services of two (2) Senior Engineering Aides on a temporary basis in accordance with the -provisions of the Civil Service Regulations for a period not to exceed nine months ; and that their services be paid for from funds included in the current budget. Carried. AUDIT: 3y Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESO TED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #1<1-1965, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. ,A.; Blean, City -Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor 00ARB OP PUALle WORM PReC. EDINSS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. October 6, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Yengo Aldermen - Hart, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst. to Superintendent - DovZherty Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey BIDS-WATER PUMPING STATION: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to consider tie-bids received on September 22nd. for construction of a new water pumping station. Superintendent Dingman reported that the low bids for the Water Street Pumping Station were received on September 29 as follows: General - Christopher Construction Company $236,650 Plumbing and Heating - Hull 14,115 Electric - Norton 81,274 $W_ , Allowing 10% to cover engineering costs and contingencies an additional 10% to cover contingencies would give a project cost of $405,000. Present authorization is $280,000. plumbing and heating are 94% of estimate; Contracts (the 'brick and mortar' part of the job) ran 172% of estimate;/ and electric is 160% of esti,­ate. The engineer feels that high bids are in part due to the cost of dewatering the site during construction. The range of bids from low to high is $63,986 or 19% of the low bid. This is a reason able bid spread. It is apparent that this is the cost at this time of this facility in Ithaca. There is no reason to believe that bids taken at any later date will pro- duce a more favorable price. The facility is needed now, The failure of the existing antiquated facility at VanNatta's would leave large sections of East Hill and/or South Hill without water. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works request the Common Council to raise and appropriate an additional $125,000 thus making a total authorization of $405,000 available for the construction of the new VanNatta's Pumping Station facility at the Water Street Filtration Plant. Carried. FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley ��"-t iT at g die week of October 18-23 be designated as Fall clean-up week during which time all refuse placed at the curb on regular garbage collection days will be picked up. Carried. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK STORAGE : Superintendent Dingman reported that Friends of `t6 Cornell Pu lic La'�rary" anticipate that some surplus books will be left over at the end of its sale on October 31st, which is being conducted at the City Hall Annex (Eagles Building) . They requested that they be permitted to store these surplus books in this building for as long as it is convenient to do so. He recommended approval of their request. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be approved on the condition that the city will not be responsible in any way for their safe keeping or for any damage whatsoever to the books, Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. f Ge A. Blea City Clerk 7nna� n.,,� Ma or _A BeARB eP PUBLIe WeRNI PReesaDIN88 r= CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Reaul,Z - Meeting 4:30 p.m. October 13, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Cc,=missicners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith ASSENT: Comimissioner Yengo OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Hughes Attorney - Freeman Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Asst, to Supt. of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen Asst, Engineer - Flumerfelt Forester - Baker Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the previous meeting and the special meeting held on October 6, 1965, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approved. SELF-SERVE LAUNDRY: Mrs. Christine Danvers appeared before the Board and protested a penalty of 91. 6 on her July water bill for the Self-Serve laundry at 609 W. Clinton Street because the bill was not paid within the discount period. She alleged she never received the bill. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that her protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report, Carried. S. AURORA STREET PARKING METERS: Walter Millard appeared on behalf of the House of China, 1.42 7 AAurora Street, an pro ested the removal of all but one parking meter on S. Aurora Straot to help the movement of traffic. He suggested that the meters be replaced and that parking be prohibited on the east side of the Street between 4 and 6 p.m. when traffic is the heaviest. He felt also that the need of a parking space for hotel patrons in front of Ithaca Hotel and the two spaces for taxicabs on S. Aurora Street is unwarrant- ed since the bus terminal moved. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that his protest be referred to the Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. GILES STREET SEWER: Mr. Donald Lucente appeared before the Board and requested sewer �ervice on Gil='� es Street to serve an apartment structure under construction by him. He was informed that this project, estimated at $38,000,00, was included in the 1967 Capital Budget. He asked that it be done in 1966. Py Conn. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that his request be referred to the Superintendent of the Water $ Sewer Division and the Capital Improvements Review Committee for further consideration. Carried. MARINA CONCESSION: The Clerk read a letter from John IV. Saudners requesting renewal Zr s cession at the airport park marina for the 1966 season under its present to=,.s and conditions. Comm. Leary lauded the operation of the concession under the management of Mr. Saunders during the past seasons and therefore recommended renewal of his concession for 1966. By Cc.xn. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the concession at the airport park marina, currently held by Mr. John W. Saunders, be and hereby is renewed for the 1966 season under its present terms and conditions. Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT AMENDMENT: The Clerk presented a proposed amendment to the street lighting contract to provide for the lighting system on the Meadow Street- Northeast Arterial (Route #13 Bypass) within the city limits. Ey Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the amendment to the street lighting contract be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. Page 2 October 13, 1965 RICHARD BERGGREN INVOICE : The Clerk read a. letter from Attorney Robert Hines protesting a bill in the amount of $27.54 received by Richard Berggren for rodding a house sewer at 209 Elm Street. His client claimed that many properties were benefitted by the work done and the cost should be borne equally by them. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm.. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. CHARLOTTE TARBELL INVOICE: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Charlotte Tarbell protest- ing a bill she had received from Donohue-Halverson Inc, in the amount of $81. 14, for rodding a plugged sewer serving her property at 411 Hillview Place. She claimed that construction work on Hudson Street had caused the stoppage and therefore requested that the City assume part of her bill. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that Mrs. Tarbell's protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. LINN STREET: The Clerk reported that the City Assessor had appraised the portion of Linn Street,T�et'ween King $ Queen Streets, needed by the City School District in connection with enlarged facilities under construction at Fall Creek School. He advised that the Assessor had determined its appraised value to be $5,950.00. He recommended the matter be referred to the City Attorney for further negotiation so that title may be transferred to the School District. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for negotiation and report back to this Board. Carried. SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: Engineer Melchen reported that new sidewalks, or a total of 2,925 sq, feet, hacf een constructed at nine locations throughout the City since the Board awarded a contract for this work to the low bidder on September 8th. SEWER STUDY: Comm. Conley presented a report on unsewered properties within the City which ad een prepared by Mr. Hannan, Asst. Supt. of Public Works. He stated it had been prepared in response to a request therefor by the Council. (See copy attached to minutes) By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a copy of the attached report on unsewered properties in the City be delivered to the Common Council. Carried. BIDS - WATER PUMPING STATION: Comm. Conley reported that the Council had provided additional financing for the construction of the new water pumping station and that the consulting engineers had recommended acceptance of the low bids received on this project. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that contracts be awarded to three low bidders on the new water pumping station in accordance with their respective low bids submitted as follows : Total Bid Price General - Alternate to Christopher Construction Co. Columbus, Ohio $236,650.00 Plumbing, heating, ventilation !-full Heating & Plumbing Do. Ithaca, New York 140115.00 Electrical Norton Electric Company Ithaca, New York 81,274.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign these contracts on behalf of the City upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, t at water invoice #4052, rendered to the City General Fund in the amount of $265. 13 be expunged because material included therein should have been charged to the Water Department ; and that a corrected invoice in the amount of $189.58 included in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. Carried. 0 Cave aim cmt., , 'e w6K, i s a C� CL r-e- Y%-A PI e-c-CJ 5 4 e �Ce e- CA.JC12A CT r�ek a.d Y C-9 Lk I r,-r— CL"I v ke-&& 6 v J IL Ire 61nJev- G iL gla-I wwj,�A tt k,d I Kit Ij I AU4 h Y o t.-t.C � Ck Ko-,z ITC/jX a Y,e-a-,z, aaJ S"re ?Ck &-a/.L'� a^-8 0 S+l o bvA " OLv%,(A cc c uKvt &cA-ioo t a -01 -e-q tA irc,U th- en-J, CmajL is V"-� 6Q- e'A Lx^ . 3 q 0 CCU V- A"i L 0-0 Ic r too o ou, 04/o, cz r ea--O AA^A!&R tkLO6 YUVIS WA./3 UA IxAv-e- Y\tcvt!.Sav-) BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 13, 1965 Drake, C. 0. 24.00 ✓ Tompkins County Hospital 2,086.60 v. Town of Ithaca 948.01✓ Gleason, J. S. 12.21✓ Ithaca College 16.83 City of Ithaca - Winkleman Construction 75.00✓ Kingsley, Ralph R. 77.86 ✓,. Draizen, Melvin 3888 ,/ Lansing Apartments 191.70 Allen, Robert N. 3.43 ✓ Chase, La.grand 4.12 r Gee, Walter F. & Alice W. 236.251, Freeman, Norman D. & Helen E. 345.00 ✓ Armstrong, Marion K. 30.62 V Hedges, Robert B. & Barbara A. 154.46 Cornell University 338.64 Village of Cayuga Heights 281.80✓ Harris, Maurice & Jane 23.39 Hadzicki, Peter J. & Margaret 11.291 Kappa Alpha Theta 12.65'/ City of Ithaca - Paul Kinnear 35.764'' Mix, Walter J. 7.381 Village of Trumansburg 134.34,• Schwarz, Francis C. 28.89v' Patch, Roger 12.22 ,% Lansing Developement Corp. 6.60 Town of Ithaca - South Hill Ext. Water District 267.41'✓ City of Ithaca - DPW 140.32. City of Ithaca - Cass Marina 225.12 y City of Ithaca - DPW 187.66 City of Ithaca - DPW Stock Building 4.32 `✓, City of Ithaca - DPW Garage 11.78 City of Ithaca - Eagle's Building 148.94 " City of Ithaca - DPW 70.41< City of Ithaca - Police Department 246.65 „ City of Ithaca - DPW 19.65 „ City of Ithaca - DPW__—. ---- -- ---- --- --- -188.58 f, APPRO0FT1 BY FINANCE COMMITTEE r Page 9 October 15, 1965 CAMPBELL AVENUE : Based on a survey by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. , Comm. Conley recommen eu t e installation of two street lights on Campbell Avenue as requested by Donald Kresge at the last meeting. By Conn: Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the installation of two additional 2,500 lumen street lights on Campbell Avenue - one in front of Donald Kresge's house and the other one to the north of where a house is now under construction on this street. Carried. LINDA DAVIS APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that the Superintendent had hired Linda Da iv s as an Account Clerk-Typist in the Construction $ Maintenance Division to fill this position on a temporary basis. He recommended approval of her appointment as of September 30th. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the provisional appointment of Linda Davis as an Account Clerk-Typist at an annual salary of $3,464.00, the minimum of grade 14 in the Compensation Plan, be approved to be effective as of September 300 1965; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. ELMIRA ROAD - PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC: Action on the request received from Alderman Bangs to construct a s1 ewal on Elmira oad, between Park and South Plain Street, was deferred until next Spring because it was the opinion of the Board that it was too late in the season to construct a concrete walk there. H.,L. PURDY REQUEST: Comm. Leary reported that Mr. H. L. Purdy's request to purchase a city-owne lot at the corner of Cayuga Street Ext. and E. Shore Drive had been reviewed by the Buildings $ Grounds Committee. He stated that the area in question had a front- age of about 400 feet on N, Cayuga Street and about 180 feet on E. Shore Drive and contains about 1 acre of land all of which is located in the Town of Ithaca. He advised that the property had been appraised by the City Assessor at $120000.00 which he felt was a conservative figure. Action to recommend its being offered for sale at a minimum price of $15.,000. - was deferred until the next meeting of the Board. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo RERE OLVED, that tho bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #15-19650 be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered, Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo presented and reviewed a bus report showing a net loss, before amortization, for the month of September of $46-1. 79, after amortization, of $1,437.54 and a net profit for the period from January 1 to September 30, 1965, before amortization} of $758. 80 and a net loss, after amortization, for the same period of $8,013.20. He noted that this showed a definite improvement over similar periods during the past two years. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS: Alderman Hunt, Chairman of the Capital Improvements Review Committee requested t at t e Board forward its plans and cost estimates to his Committee for the following proposed projects: Municipal Garage Air Conditioning of City Hall The matters were referred to the Superintendent for action. N. AURORA STREET PARKING: Alderman Bunt requested that a review be made of the present parking restrictions in effect on N, Aurora Street, north of Cascadilla bridge. He felt the parking of cars in front of Wagner's funeral home on the east side of the 400 block and in front of Colbert's Cornel Grocery in the 500 block constitute a definite traffic hazard. By Comm, Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Alderman Hunt's request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report, Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Bleanr_City Clerk Hanna Johns, Mayor 2 0,-, BOARD OF PUBLIC NORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Maeting 4:30 n.m. October 270 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Cormnissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hughes, Baldwni_, Baldwin Attorney -• Fri�r,an Superintendent cf Public 11orks - Dingman Assistant Suparsnt.end_rnt of Public '.Forks - Hannan Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchon Assistant Engineers - Flumerfelt, Baker Forester - Baker Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approved. SOUTH AURORA STREET WIDENING: The Clerk read a letter from D.J. Culligan, Supervisor rem the—6t-r, g his concern about the proposed widening of South Aurora Street as reccmm-n ded by the Capital Improvements Review Committee. He urged the Board not to move. t--o quickly but instead to insist that the State build a by-pass from the Darby Road across Comfort Road and down into the valley via Sand Bank Road to meet route #13, He feared widening_ of South Aurora. Street at this time would kill all nossibi litie; of such a bypass. Corrm. Alo stated that the Committee had considered all aspects of the project and felt that even though a by-pass were built there would be sufficient local traffic coming from Ithaca College, National Cash Register Company and Morse Chain Company to warrant widening South Aurora Street. Comm. Smith noted that the State contemplates widening route 95b from south of the Ithaca College entrance to the south city line which will funnel more traff .c than ever into the already narrow Aurora Street. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mr. Culligan's letter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking and Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. N,Y,S, ELECT-21C $ Gf"IS CO:2P. GAS MAINS: The Clerk read ^ letter from N.Y.S. Electric approval of a proposed gas main extension to the Pe:trillose La ndr;r c- ✓.cams Street via N. Cayuga, West Lewis and Auburn Streets. By Cop.,* , Conle,: se: .:ia:d by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that Vie request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. SI=_F'!',.i,?S: Engineer M31chen reported that fourteen sidewalk projects, or a total of 1,3v`sq, fc, had bec.n cc:lpleted. SELF SERVE LAI"K;Wf: Mr, & Mrs. Danvers appeared before the Board and renewed their prvtes��� ainsc ape ^lty on their July water bill for the Self-Serve Laundry. They mair.taired t,at they had never received the bill and did not feel responsible for it. Ca; r, C-.;nlcy re.-opted their complaint had been investigated and it had been determined that all water bills for this service had been mailed to Fred Danvers at 609 West Clinton Street ever s _nce the enterprise was started, and that the bill in question was mailed to the same address, By Comp— Conley: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that V-'a -request of Mr. & Mrs. Danvers, on behalf of the Self-Serve Laundry, be and it hareb;, is denied. Carried. CHA1)J,9T7E Th;rE-LL INVOICE: Comm. Conley reported that an investigation of Mrs. Tarbell's a.` ,� a b.L,_ ;ie had received from Donohue-Halverson for rodding a plugged sewer n' �. ti svrvi.r:g h,3r property at 416 Hillview Place showed that the Hillview sewer flows west to Aurora Strcati and had no relation at all to the Hudson Street sewer. By Comm. Co-nley: seco;-ded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED., that Mrs. Tait ell's request for consideration of her bill be denied. Carried. Page 2 October 27, 1965 RICHARD BERGREN INVOICE : Comm. Conley reported that the Richard Bergren property at 20 Elm Street is the lowest of four houses served by a common lateral. Stoppage in the line results only in discomfort to the Bergren property and that Mr. Bergren asked for the service to clear the sewer but felt it should be billed equally to all of ttr se benefitted. Mr. Bergren was requested to get these owners to agree to such a billing but he felt this was not possible. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a cony of the summation of findings in this case be forwarded to Mr. Hines, his attorney. Carried. ROBERT SIMPSON APPOINTMENT: Comm. Conley reported that Robert Simnson had comnleted his one year training period as a water treatment plant operator. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Robert Simpson be annointed to the position of Witer Treatment Plant Operator at the rate of $2. 11 ner hour, the minimum of grade 20 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment be provisional to become effective on Octob:r 25, 1965 ; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold the necessary examination for this position. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo L D, that water invoice #4088 in the amount of $148.94, rendered to the General JC Fund, be expunged because it was computed incorrectly; and that a new invoice in the �--+ amount of $149.34, which is in today's audit, be approved and ordered rendered in place thereof. Carried. FOURTH STREET SEWER INTERCEPTOR: Comm. Conley reviewed a letter giving the final accounting oF the ourt treet Sewer Interceptor. It contained a final certification of the Contractor, a copy of the final estimate, and a voucher for the third payment in the amount of $27,919.53. He stated that the 50 or X7,851.98 was being retained by the City for one year as a guarantee of workmanship and material on this job. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yencyo RESOLVED, that the Board accepts the Fourth Street Interceptor sewer as finally comnleted and that the voucher on today's audit in the amount of ''27,919.53 payable to Congel-Hazard, Inc. for work comnleted be approved and ordered paid. Carried. STREET LIGHTING CONTRACT AMENDMENT: Comm. Yengo recommended approval of an amendment to present street lighting contract to include S5 additional street lights on route #13 arterial within the city. He stated the annual cost of these lights will be $4,235.00 initially. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED that the amendment to the street lighting contract, presented at the last c.,A—o4.t meeting by N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corn. , be and hereby is approved; and that the mayorNo0 /v/16f and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its W9 corporate seal, Carried. BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo ROOLVEDP that the Superintendent be authorized to readvertise for bids on construction of a new bridge on Lake Street, over Fall Creek, as originally designed; and that the bids be opened and read at the December 8th. meeting of the Board. Carried. Comm. Smith reported that it will be necessary for the city to purchase two parcels of land on the north and east side of the present bridge to provide a better approach. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney and City Engineer be authorized and directed to arrange for the acquisition of the necessary properties and report back to the Board thereon, Carried. L.V.R.R. LOOP RELOCATION: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo R SO PE ,��tiat i e Superintendent be authorized to negotiate a contract with O'Brien and Gere, consulting engineers, for their services for design and construction of the proposed relocation of L.V.R.R. Co. yards new facility south of Clinton Street, and present it at the next meeting of the Board for its approval. Carried. Page 3 October 27, 1965 FLOOD CONTROL - MEMO OF AGREEMENT: The Superintendent presented a "Memorandum of Agreement which stated, in e ect� as follows : 1) The State will convey to the City a strip of land adjacent to the new flood control channel in substitution for park lands appropriated by the State for the channel ; 2) The City will convey to the State, from lands acquired by the City from the Lehigh Valley Railroad, any land required for State Highway and Arterial purposes; 3) The City agrees to construct a bridge to carry Taughannock Boulevard over the relocated Flood Control Channel, re By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Board cif Public Works recommends to the Common Council the anprova.l of a proposed resolution authorizing the proposed agreement with the State of New York relative to the relocation of the Flood Control Channel. Carried. EAGLES BUILDING LEASE: Comm. Leary reported that a request had been received by the Superinten ent from an athletic group who wished to use the third floor of the Eagles Building. He then stated the Superintendent had estimated the cost of putting the building in condition for this use would be $1,200.00, that the annual cost of maintaining the building in its present stand-by condition was estimated at $2,800, and that the proposed use of the third floor would increase the maintenance cost by about $500.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby advises the Council that any proposed use of the third floor be at a minimum of ^R0.00 ner month; and that the City Attorney be requested to examine any proposed lease to insure the inclusion of a n rover clause for cancellation. Carried. Comm. Smith felt the Council should rescind its action taken on sentember 1, 1964 to designate this building and adjacent area Ps a site for a new City Hall. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to rescind its action taken on September 1, 1964 designating the site located at the north prong of the Tuning Fork, which includes all of the city's present holdings in the 300 block of East State Street, as the site of a new City Hall. Carried. GARAGE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo M D, that the Board hereby requests the Capital Improvements Review Committee to provide for the construction of a central garage facility during_ 1966 at a total estimated cost of $230,000.00. Carried. AIR CONDITIONING CITY HALL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Egan RE9OLVEDA that the • oard ereby requests the Capital Improvements Review Committee to provide for the air-conditioning of City .Hall at an estimated initial cost of $40,000 and an annual operating_ cost of $1,500.00 for the year 1966. Carried. H. L. PURDY REQUEST: Comm. Leary reported that the Buildings $ Grounds Committee felt there was no public need for the city-owned lot at the corner of N. Cayuga Street Ext. and East Shore Drive, in the Town. of Ithaca. He recommended that the Council be advised it is available for sale and that it be offered for sale at public auction at a minimum price of 015,000.00. Comm. Alo objected of its sale unless the future use thereof could be controlled be- cause of its proximity to the High School and Stewart Park. Others felt the Board of Education should be contacted to see if the School District had an interest in it. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be tabled. Carried. The City Attorney was requested to contact the Board of Education regarding its interest in this property. MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION : By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVEDP that the uperintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the merry-go- round concession at Stewart Park for the 1966 season with a sti»ulaticn that nn bids for less than $325.00 will be accepted. Carried. eW� Page 4 October 27, 1965 AUDIT: By Comm. Egan : seconded by Comm. Leary k L-VED; that the bills annroved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #16-1965.,be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. N. ALBANY STREET PARKING: Comm. Alo reported n request had been received from the Central School Faculty requesting a temporary extension of the narking tine limit in the 300 block of N, Albany Street from two to three hours because of construction in the area, He felt that if this request was granted it would, in effect, make possible all d<_y narking in this area for the faculty and reduce narking space available for residents. By Comm, Alo : seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from the Central School Faculty for an extension of the parking time limit from two to three hours in the 300 block of N. Albany Street be denied. Carried, Alderman Baldwin entered at this point in the nroceedinns. SOUTH AURORA STREET PARKING METERS: Action was taken to restore narking meters on I 76ut7Aurora Street as ollows: By Comm. Alo : seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED; changes be made in narking regulation on the west side of South Aurora Street as follows : (a) the NO STANDING zone on the north end of the block be shortened to nermit one additional s..arking space. (b) the two taxi stands be discontinued from use as their primary nurnose in serving the bus terminal no longer exists at that location. (c) three parking meters be installed in the spaces made available by (a) and (b) above. Carried CITY ENGI14BERIS PARKING SPACE: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan CT97ETIffF7_TNat the I3oard_`iereby aprroves the designation of one narking snac(, in the ' parking; lot adjacent to the City hall for the City Engineer's vehicle. Carried HIGHLAND AVENUE: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. E,Yan 'RESE teat the Board hereby recommends that narking be prohibited on the West side of Highland Avenue, from Westbourne Lane southerly for a distance of annroximately 200 feet to the present "NO PARKING" zone; and that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-180 of the Traffic Ordinance by the following addition to provide for this : Highland Avenue: west side, from Westbourne Lane to the north line. of 150 Highland Ave. Carried. NOI:TH CAYUGA STREET PARKING: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Fgan 1?> ULVED, tat the following parking changes in the 100 block of N. Cayuga Street be approved : 1) that the 10-minute narking space reserved for hotel guests at the Victoria Restaurant, 109 N. Cayuga Street, be replaced with a narking meter reserved until noon for truck loading; only. i 2) that the truck loading zone signs be removed from meter #164 on the west side of this street, and meter #190 on the east side thereof. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned, % /) G fire an y Clerk Y Hunna )h' ns 1�1a or BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N.Y. Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 10, 1965 PRESENT: Alaycr - .Johns Com issiorers (6) - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Alde_men - Hart, Hughes P.t`:ori: y - Freeman Su^e_int�,-r.,_4..nt of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Superintendent - Hannan Assistant to Superintendent - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen As i.stant Engineers - Flu;rerfelt, Baker Forester - Baker Controll-3r - Russell Clerk •- Bl.eln DE-?uty Clerk - Grey ,141NUTES: On recommendation of the Clerk a resolution, contained in the minutes of t`�:�last meeting, approving an amendment to the street lighting contract was amended to road as fol lcf.s: '81--SOLVED, that the written agreement dated October 27, 1965, modifying and amending �a•, contract dated May 15, 1961 between the NEW YORK STATE ELECTRIC $ GAS CORPORATION CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK, be and the same hereby is approved and that the iM: r and City Clerk of this Board be and they hereby are authorized, empowered and c: � cted to execute the same in the name and in behalf of the City. C,: _ :.he ;r • :utes of the last meeting as thus amended were duly approved. ��:•P SE'.?VE LAL:pr,nY: Mr. & Mrs. Danvers appeared before the Board again and exhibited a :i"`i; w:� r br�1 fot the Self-Serve Laundry at 609 West Clinton indicating it had throuzh try Post Office twice. They contended they received the bill for v -�'i-Ss_. tlme and they requested a refund of $91.26 which represented the amount bf i:-- alty cr, bill which they paid under protest. r -gym C,;Iley: :.a:cnded by Comm Yengo I_'_`3 ED; that ?he Board ]­�reby authorizes the City Chamberlain to make a refund of Danvers, Carried. NCH GL I,C:J' The Clerk read a letter from the Fall Creek PTA requesting tl is Ij ZEe be established on North Aurora Street in the vicinity of Fall by Comm., Leary .ESOLI/ED, that i' e reclucst be referred to the Capital Imp_ rovements, Parking & Traffic for st-U y and report. Carried. 7".EA7,,E d': PLAR T IMIPROVEMENTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Tompkins County :E reques�ng e 3oard to adopt a resolution indicating its intent to maka t,1.c foilci-ding ir_.provements a': the Sewage Treatment Plant in order to help qualify Ci*.�y for state a d for operation and maintenance of the plant: r) Jade add tio :nal do-watering facilities for completion in 1966. 2. _ v_ � uc. i='.ic,;al sludge digestion capacity by the end of the year 1968. 3) Provide a new sewer system for the upper and lower Giles Street by the end of 1966, Conley,- seconded by Comm, Yengo G;,./ .Or Inat :he request be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and Carried. ►.I�,L' PR.DIP F,R Y The Clerk reported that the Council had referred the proposed p,sic: property at 317 W. State Street to the Board for study and 15 Cox% Cc-,lov. seconded by Comm Alo P..:°G=.','E : ,2t '-he ratter be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic s and report. Carried. t� ,:gym Page 2 November 10, 1965 SALE OF PROPERTY: The Clerk reported that the Council had established a policy on future sales o -city property and advised it was recorded in the minutes of the Council dated November 3rd. H. L. PUP11Y REQUEST: Attorney Freeman reported the property at the corner of North Cayuga Street Exie nsion and East Shore Drive is presently zoned as residential by the Town of Ithaca. He also reported that the School District's interest in the property will be known at an early date. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Superintendent Dingman presented the following report: 1. The new street sweeper has arrived, is being equipped, and will be available for use in leaf pick-up. . 40 2. Leaf pick-up will begin in the 3rd. week of November and the public will be kept informed of the area in which crews are working. 3. Yates Street curb replacement has been completed, gravel basing is nearing com- pletion, and final surfacing will be done next year. 4. Farm Street curbing will be completed this month but it is not expected that either gravel basing or surfacing can be done before next year. S. Cornell walk sub-division sewer, water line, and storm drain have been completed and gravel basing is in progress. It is not anticipated that surfacing will be done this year. 6. A 12" water main has been installed under Six-Mile Creek at Plain Street in anticipation of improvement of the Albany Street water main loop. 7. Grading and seeding around the new South Hill water tank off Coddington Road is now in progress. BUDGET - 1966 : Superintendent Dingman reported that tabulation of budget requests for 1996 wereTeing completed and would be presented to the Finance Committee for review and presentation at the next meeting. + -+� CAPITAL PROJECTS: Superintendent Dingman called attention to a bus tour arranged for Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m. to visit proposed projects included in the Capital budget. He indicated that a new small-type bus would be used and demonstrated on this occasion. N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS MAIN: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley M-0-LVED, t at t e request received from N.Y.S. Electric $ Gas Corporation for permission to install a 4" gas main extension on North Cayuga, West Lewis, and Auburn Streets, in accordance with plans submitted to the Superintendent, be approved subject to all rules of the Board applicable thereto. Carried. UNIVERSITY AVENUE STREET LIGHT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED,- that the Board here7y authorizes the installation of a 20,000 lumen street light on pole #14-54 on University Avenue at an additional annual cost of $68.00. Carried. STREET LIGHTING SURVEY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the uperintendent be requested to make a study and survey of street lighting rates and improved lighting. Carried. CHARLES IV. BARBER: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, t at C arles W. Barber be appointed on a temporary basis, effective November 12, 1965, as a Senior Engineering Aide in the City Engineer's office at an annual salary of $4214.00, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan, Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary 0LVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #18-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. • BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCE?EDINGS ACCOUNTS BECEIVAB , NOVEMBER 10, 1965 • 555[[[ C, 0. Drake 24.00 Hull)s Plumbing & Heat'ing 5.54 Yengo, Carl 29.76 • Martin, Gwenlolyne C. 12.21 ^;. Ithaca College 12.21 Kuhajda, Margaret 9.64 Daveaport, Lee.W. & Noreen V. 12.21 Estes , James K. & Anita 22.95 Kappa Alpha Theta 179.63 Miller, James A. 115.60 Beyer, Glenn H. & Virginia 216.13 Schoenfeld, Otto B. 497.15 Jones, Thomas 35.3"9 Bow, Edgbert Est. 44.28 \%.-/ Ithaca College 234.73 South Hill Extension Water Vistrict 376.22 • City of Ithaca - Foot of Pirst St. 75.00 City of Ithaca - Paling Place Cr. Buffalo & Meadow St. 22.74 City of Ithaca - City Cemstary 10.44 City of Ithaca - Golf Course 28.71 • City of Ithaca - Cass Marina 31.32 City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 98.82 City of Ithaca - D. P. W. 25.72 City of Ithaca - Police Dept. 246.39 - oa 7 /3/w- //404s--_ 45-- APPROVED s-APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE /:4>e/czte<" New York State Electric & Gas Corp. 338.00 ✓ Ithaca School District 764.38 Board of Education 3.50 ✓ �y Page 3 November 10, 1965 PARKING METERS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RE-M=, tat parking meter zones be established in the vicinity of the new library and police buildings upon their completion and that parking meters be installed and/or altered as follows: 1. North Cayuga Street - 300 block: change 26 - 5 hour meters to one hour meters on both sides. 2� North Cayuga Street - 400 block: Install 38 - 3 hour meters on both sides. 3. W. Court Street - 100 block: Install 11 - 1 hour meters on North Side. 4. East Court Street - 100 block: change 24 - 2 hour meters to 17 one hour meters and install 7 fifteen minute meters beside the Presbyterian Church. 5. Nest Buffalo Street - 100 block: change 28 - 5 hour meters to 2 hour meters. 6. N. Geneva Street - 300 block: install 14 - 5 hour meters on east side. Carried. BUS BIDS: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RLV_ED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to appropriate the sum of $30,000.00 to finance the purchase of three new intermediate size transit buses. U Carried. J By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on three inter- mediate size transit buses for delivery in December 1965. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo reviewed a bus report for the month of October indicating a net p�otit`"Ge 'ore amortization of $1,061.84 and after amortization of $89.09. It indicated also that the net loss after amortization for 1965 to November 1st. was $7,924. 11 as compared to $12,904.90 in 1964 and $15,955.29 for 1963 during similar periods. He expressed the hope that with the purchase of the three new buses this can be reduced further, ROUTE #13 BY-PASS: Comm. Leary recommended that efforts be continued to get a traffic lig t xnsta 1ec�on route 13 bypass at the Day Street intersection and Attorney Freeman recommended that signs pointing to the business district be installed at its intersection with both State and Green Streets. Mayor Johns advised he had received a request from Angelo's Dry Cleaners to permit parking in front of his place of business at 315 N. Meadow Street, and he referred this to the Capital Improvements, Parking $ Traffic Committee for study and report. GENEVA STREET: Alderman Hughes requested that the Board consider the replacing of the present-t3�asTling light signal at the Clinton-Geneva Street intersection. Mayor Johns referred this request to the Capital Improvements, Parking, & Traffic Committee for study and report. On motion the meeting was adjourned. ,v ) Geo. 81ean, ity Clerk Hunon ' Johns, Mayor i ��. yrwwa rr r+w�r�+�ru wrr�►+� rwMy.a►��,,k�ta City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 24, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - (6) - Conley, Leary,Ekan, Alo, Yengo, Smith Aldermen - Hart, Hunt, Kilby Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineers - Flumerfelt, Baker Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Greyw` MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approved. PUBLIC HEARING - TAYLOR PLACE: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing duly advertised for this time to Hear anyone interested in a proposal to extend Taylor Place, as a public highway, from Hook Place to Hector Street. Attorney Freeman explained that the hearing was required by the City Charter because a right-of-way across the Charles V. Brown property on Taylor Place was being acquired by condemnation proceedings. Geo. Mineah, a developer of land immediately west of the BrolAm property, appeared and favored the proposed extension and stated he was ready and willing to proceed with his development as soon as the street is extended. James Knapp, a developer in another area at the northend of the proposed extension, asked that any assistance exterd d developers along Taylor Place be extended to other developers on a similar bc,.sis. Mro Cs V. Brown, o.mer of the right-of-way needed for the extension of Taylor Place sty,.±ed he was interested in the extension of Taylor Place but not the way the City was attei,ptir g to do it. He alleged city officials had never tried to negotiate with ham and oh e;,ted to the publicity given the matter through the press and r-.dio. Attorey Free;::; advised he had met with Mr, Brown several times and sent him a written offer for his right-of-way all to no avail. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the hearing be closed. Carried, I BUS BIDS: The following bids on furnishing the Cis, with three -new intermediate size 7u_se o`r the Community Transit System were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Name of Bidder Total Bid Price Delivery Date Flexible Company ,.,..� Londonville, Ohio $ 290423.58 45 days from date of order Cottrell Bus Sales, Inc. Buffalo, New York 283,041.00 30 days from date of order A letter was received from Long' s Motor Sales, Inc. , Ithaca; N.Y. , indicating it was unable to bid under the specifications, By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids and letter from Long's Motor Sales, Inc, bl. referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Comm. Conley urged that the bid be awarded to the low bidder meeting zpecifications in order to get the buses delivered and in operation prior -to th; Chi;.stmas shopping season as intended. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the foregoing motion be tabled. AYES: 2 - Conley, Yengo NAYS: 4 - Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith Motion defeated, A vote on the original motion was then taken which resulted as follows; "" AYES: 4 - Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith NAYS: 2 - Conley, Yengo Motion Carried. Comm. Alo indicated the Bus Committee would make an early decision on the matter and ask for a special meeting of the Board to award the bid; 4-f necessary. The Clerk read a letter from Attorney Edward Abbott stating that facts brought to his attention by a client indicated that specifications for the new buses r?ay well be illegal on the ground that they exclude all but one manufacturer; H' requefte:d the Board to reject all bids at this time until the matter can be straliahtened out, Page 2 November 24, 1965 By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Abbott's letter be referred to the Bus Committee for Consideratiotl, Carried. BELLE SHERMAN PTA REQUESTS: The Clerk read a letter from the Belle Sherman PTA Safety Committee requesting t llowing: 1) Painted crosswalks at the intersection of Mitchell Street and Ithaca Road with signs designating same to be school crosswalks, 2) Painted crosswalks at the intersection of Cornell Street and Homestead Road, also with appropriate signs, and a restricted parking area during school days on the west side of Cornell Street at the crosswalk area; By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, the request received from Uelle Sherman PTA be referred to the Parking 4 Traffic Committee for study and report, Carried, SOUTH AURORA STREET: The Clerk read a letter from William Barrett, Alderman-elect from the 6th. Ward requesting the Board to take irinedia.te action to construct guard rails along Southurora Street, Donald Culligan, Supervisor from this ward, appeared and lent his support to the appeal. Mr. John Capozzi, 766 S. Aurora Street, appeared as spokesman for area residents and M made a strong appeal for the guard rails also, Mr, Capozzi also opposed the proposed --t� widening of South Aurora Street. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the requests for construction of a guard rail along South Aurora Street be referred to the Superintendent. Carried. The Clerk then read a letter from Charles Perrollaz, 416 South Aurora Street, urging that South Aurora Street be not widened but that other means of dealing with traffic on this hill be considered. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the matter of widening South Aurora Street be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. RICHARD S. BAKER: Superintendent Dingman announced Richard S. Baker had filed his applicat~io' for retirement to become effective on December 15, 1965 after more than ' 40 years service to the City as City Forester, ROUTE #13 TRAFFIC SIGNALS: Traffic Engineer Flumerfelt reported that the State is engaged in to ing traffic counts on the last section of route #13 bypass to determine the need for traffic light signals requested by the City at the Dey Street and other intersections not presently signalized, WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: Attorney Freeman advised that he had tried in vain to locate a Mrs. Jessse ,aveely 1n an attempt to collect a bill of $198.82 for damage to a water hydrant hit by his car. He felt that the bill was uncollectible. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that water invoice #3569, rendered to Jesse Lavely, (address unknown) in the amount of $198. 82 for repairs to a city fire hydrant be expunged because it is deemed to be uncollectible. Carried. SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo t at the Capital Improvements Budget for water and sewer projects be revised to include the following projects in the years indicated: 1. Vacuum sludge dryer construction - 1966. 2. Giles Street sewer - 1966. 3. New digester at Sewage Treatment Plant - 1968. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to forward a copy of this resolution/to the Tompkins County Health Department as requested by it. Carried. AIR BLOWER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to anp ropriate the sum of $1,100.00 from the Sewer Contingent Fund to Budget Account #364 in the Sewer Fund to finance the purchase of a new air blower motor to replace a burned-out unit and to repair the damaged unit for stand-by purposes. Carried. Nevomuot 04$ LOGO FLOCCULATORS CHANGE ORDER: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Co;nm. Egan WHEREAS, a contract as been awarded to the American Well Works ., I;�c. , for the in- stallation of Paddle Flocculation Equipment at the Water Treatment Plant, and, WHEREAS, inspection of the shop drawings sujmjtted prior to the installation indicate the necessity of increasing the size of the paddles from 101 to 12' and the motor from 1 - 1 1/2 horse power and other changes necessitated by this change in the size of equipment, and, WHEREAS, these changes will increase the .cost of the equipment by $385 NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Superintendent be and hereby is authorized to issue a change order increasing the total amount to be paid the American Well Works, i Inc. , by $385.00. Carried. MODJESKI $ MASTERS AGREEMENT: Comm. Smith recommended that Modjeski $ Masters, be eng ged to provide engineering services for the Lake Street bridge to include the following: 1) Supervision of construction. 2) Mill and shop inspection, 3) Final inspection of work. 4) Checking of all contractor's shop drawings. By Comm. Smith : seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute an agreement, on behalf of the City, with Modjeski $ Masters, Consulting Engineers, for the purposes of obtaining services necessary for the construction of the Lase Street bridge. Comm. Conley inquired what the amount of the contract would be, Both the City Engineer and Superintendent indicated that the consulting services would be paid for on a per diem basis as required and that the amount of such services would be determined by the City as the work progressed. Motior, Carried. O'BRIEN & GERE AGREEMENT: Comm. Smith reported that an agreement between the City M mien Fr Gere,�consulting engineers, for engineering services for construction of the new L.V.R.R. Co, yard had been presented to the Superintendent. He advised that the agreement provided for a lump sum payment of $24,900,00 to O'Brien & Gere fdr all engineering services needed in connection with this project, He recommended ` approval thereof. By Comm, Smith: seconded by Comm, Ala RESOLVED, that the agreement presented by O'Brien & Gere: Syracuse, New York, for a total stipulated payment by the City of $24,900„00 for all engineering services re- quired in connection with the relocation and construction of the new L.V.R.R. Co. yard - 'be, and hereby is approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its corporzite seal. Carried. BUDGET: Comm. Egan presented a proposed budget for the Department of Public Works for the year 1966. He stated all requests had been reviewed by the F'.na:Ice Committee and he recommended approval thereof in accordance with the following schedule: Operation and maintenance $ 824,637.00 Construction & Permanent Improvements 6589400.00 Capital Reserves 110,000.,00 Construction (Urban Renewal Program) 16,000.00 Grand Total - All budget requests . < . . . , . . . , , , , , . e . - . . $ OTJO /'._U0_ By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the budget requests for 1966 coming under this Board's jurisdiction, in the General Fund, in the grand total amount of $1,609,037.00 in accordance with the foregoing schedule be and hereby are approved and forwarded to the Council for approval. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENTS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm, Conley MSDEVED2 t at the Board recommends to the Common Council that the following changes be made in the Compensation Plan : Bus Driver - that this position be upgraded from grade 19 to grade 22, Water Treatment Plant Operator - that it be upgraded from grade 19 to grade 22, Sewer Treatment Plant Operator - that it be upgraded from grade 19 to grade 22. Cap ried, To: Mayor Johns and Board of Public Works From: John L. Russell, City Controller In accordance with the provisions of the Ithaca City Charter, there is submitted herewith for your consideration the 1966 Budget Requests of the Department of Public Works - General Fund. Schedule A - Recapitulation of 1966 Budget Requests. Schedule B - Operating Budget Requests - 1966. Schedule C - Capital Program Requests - 1966. Schedule D - Equipment lists included in Operating Budget Requests-1966. It is requested that the Board consider these requests and refer its approved requests as follows : 1966 Operating Budget to the Common Council. 1966 Capital Program to Capital Improvements Review Committee. Water and Sewer Division Requests will be submitted at a later date. John L. Russell Dated: November 24, 1965 City Controller i SCHEDULE A RECAPITULATION OF 1966 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET REQUESTS Department Requests B.P.W. 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Regular Programs 1966 Approved Gravel Basing Existing Streets $ 10,000 $ 100000 Curb $ Gutter Renewal 151000 15,000 Machine Paving 153%000 159000 Gravel Basing-New Streets 100000 100000 Cascadilla Creek Wall Renewal 7,000 7,000 Gunite Six Mile Creek Walls 6,000 6,000 Parking Meters 53,000 5,000 Lincoln Street Reconstruction 510000 51,000 Warren Place Extension 11,500 11,500 Meadow & Spencer Storm Sewers 10,500 10,500 Elmira Road Storm Drain 8,000 80000 Taylor Place 72,400 721400 City Hall Air Conditioning 400000 40,000 Golf Course Building Renovation 2,000 21000 South Aurora Street Widening (Note 1) 1650000 165,000 Maintenance Facility (Note 2) 2300000 2301V000 Total $ .6580400 $ 658,400 Capital Reserves Bridges $ 502000 $ 501$000 Municipal Buildings 25,000 25,000 Parking 30,000 300000 Southwest Park 660 Park Acquisition SP000 5,000 Total $. 110,660 $ 110,000 Urban Renewal Projects Intersection Improvements $ 16,000 $ 16,000 Total Regular Programs $ 658,400 $ 658,400 Total Capital Reserves 110,660 1100000 Total Urban Renewal 16,000 16,000 Grand Total $ 785,060 $ 784 400 Note 1 - to be financed by $8,250 current funds - bond issue for balance. Note 2 - to be financed by $11,500 current funds - bond issue for balance. Schedule D Equipment List Included In 1966 Budget Estimates Account Title Equipment Estimated Cost A-58 EnEineers 2 draftinc*, tables ` 350 2 d raftins- stools 50 1 - 5-drawer map file 105 1 man file ease 30 2 draftini> table straight e(i,*es ^0 rcpl^.ce 1960 Curvair w/2 comnact vehicles 3500 now transit 550 Total $ TIT r A-76 Public Crir Radio Works Floshcr Administration Back-up Lights $ 800 A-100 Constr. & Desk $ 100 Maint. Div. Typewriter & Stand 800 Office Adding Machine !'automobile 2300 2 air conditioners 600 $ qS A-101 Street Sweeper $10726 Maint. Flusher Tank 2000 Cleaning $= A-101 Street 1 - 5 c.y. dump truck 16000 Maint. 2 - 3 c.y. dump trucks Highway Front End Loader w/side dump bucket 16000 Grader End Blade Dare 700 .$'327no A-103 Snow & Ice Removal Spreader $ 2500 A-108 Garage- Machine Shop Hose Machine $ 1600 A-109 Traffic Control Miscellaneous .$ 800 A-111 Storm Sewer Pipe Saw $ 425 A-114 Waste Collection Packer $13500 A-201 Parks - 5-Rotary Mowers $ 525 Forestry 2-Power Saws 400 1-5 fang mower and tractor 4500 Safety Equipment 400 A-201A Stewart Tennis Court Nets $ 150 Park Playground Equipment 700 Fireplaces & picnic tables 600 Rotary mower 105 replace truck #20 3500 Schedule D (Cont) A-207 Golf Course 1-5 gang mower fi 2000 1 aerfier 865 22 86'�- A-211 Cemetery 3 mowers 200 A-216 Cass Marina 6-picnic tables 300 6 fireplaces 250 2 rotary mow,: rs 220 share of 5-flanr moivors in Forostry Dept. 1000 $ 10 Page 4 November 24, 1965 AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm, Leary RESZLI/ED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #18-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered., Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS: Comm. Alo recommended several amendments to the traffic ordinance to effectuate the traffic control plan for the Meadow Street-Northeast Arterial, within the City, By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Board hereby recommends to the Common Council that it amend the traffic ordinance in accordance with a schedule, dated November 10, 1965, entitled, "Proposed amendments to City of Ithaca Traffic Ordinance to implement the Traffic Control Plan for the Meadow Street--Northeast Arterial Hi^hway in the City of Ithaca". Carried. CHESTNUT STREET: Comm. Alo recommended denial of a request received from the West Hill ETA or a stop sign or traffic signal on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Hook Place because the Traffic Committee felt that the stop required on Hook Place at Chestnut Street and the reduction of the speed limit from 30 to 15 mph, on Chestnut n Street recently authorized and established by the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer +are reasonably safety measures at this location. =By Comm. Ale: seconded by Comm. Leary .J RESOLVED, that the request received from the West Hill PTA for a stop sign or traffic `�signal on Chestnut Street at its intersection with Hook Place, be and hereby is denied (–)as recommended by the Traffic Committee, Carried. FALL CREEK SCHOOL ZONE : Comm. Alo reported the request received from the Fall Creek PTA oar a1, ampP"7' ne 3-7 orth Aurora Street adjacent to the School is under study and recommended that no parking, from 8:00 a.m, to 4:00 p.m, on school days, be established on Queen; King and North Aurora in the school area on a trial basis. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineer be authorized and directed to establish the following traffic regulations on a 90-day experimental basis: NO PARKING from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on SCHOOL DAYS Queen Street, from Linn to Aurora Street, south side, King Street, from Linn to Aurora Street, north side. North Aurora Street, from Queen to King Street, east side. Carried. TUNING FORK STREET ALTERATIONS: Comm. Alo reported that E.E. Towlson, District Engineer, N.Y.- . Department "o 7711 c orks, had informed the City Engineer that prior to making changes to the arterial streets in the vicinity of State Street, Seneca Way and Green Street, it will be necessary that a formal written request be submitted to the N.Y.S. Department of Public Works together with a plan, estimate and a suitable statement to the effect that such changes, alterations and construction will be performed at no cost to the State of New York. The plans to provide access from Green Street to Seneca Way via a crossing of State Street near the Tuning Fork, has been accepted by the Common Council and approved by the Urban Renewal Agency, The design by the City Engineer embodys no features which would adversely effect the Public Works functions of traffic movement or utilities. The construction cost will be borne by the City as a contri- bution to the Urban Renewal Program in lieu of cash. Comm. Alo then presented and reviewed the plan proposed by the City Engineer for this alteration. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED), that the City Engineer be authorized to submit a request and plans and estimates to make the necessary alterations together with a statement that the work will be done at no cost to the State of New York. Commissioners Smith and Leary both favored the plan while Comm. Alo did not._ AYES: 4 - Smith, Egan, Leary, Yengo NAYS: 2 - Conley, Alo Motion Carried.. Pane 5 November 24, 1965 MARSHALL PROPERTY: Comm. Alo reviewed the effect of the Marshall property on the park- ing capacity of-the West State Street parkins* lot together with the problem of providing access to the rear door of the proposed Central Fire Station. The present capacity of the West State Street parking lot is 65 cars. Construction of the new Central Fire Station will reduce the capacity of the parking lot to 42 automobiles. Acquisition of the Marshall property will provide a public parking lot which will accommodate 59 cars. By Comm, Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan RESOLVED, that the Doard approves purchase of the Marshall property and so recommends to the Council. Carried. ANGELO'S DRY CLEANERS REQUEST: Comm. Alo reported that the Traffic Committee recommende with 'regrets;toto deny Angelo's Dry Cleaners request to permit parking in front of his place on business at 315 North Meadow Street because it felt that this highway is in- ter,ded to improve the movement of traffic through the city. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from Angelo' s Dry Cleaners to permit parking in front of his place of business at 315 North Meadow Street be denied. AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Egan Carried. MEADOW STREET: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Leary ELM, tat Route #13 Arterial, within the City, be named Meadow Street from its intersection with Elmira Road northward to the east city line in the vicinity of Stewart Park. Carried. MILLER & WORTH STREETS: Comm. Alo reported that because Miller Street is only 18' wide and Worth Street is only 26' wide parking on both sides of these streets causes traffic problems to through traffic. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Chief of Police and Traffic Engineor be authorized and directed to establish no parking on these streets on a 90-day experimental basis as follows: Parking prohibited at all times : Miller Street, from Cornell Street to Pearl Street, „ south side; and Worth Street, from Cornell Street to Cobb Street, north side. Carried. WESTEND IMPROVEMENTS: Alderman Kilby appeared before the Bord and requested that it give consideration to the following improvements: I. Review the p M ent looping of the bus system arounc? the bus terminal and extend this loop to include service to the Chestnut Hills apartments on West Hill, or other areas in the west end of the City. 2. Chestnut Street: (a) consider the need for a. stop sign on Chestnut Street a� its intersection with Sunrise Road and the need for construction of sidewalks on u,S, Army Reserve Center property at this location. (b) check the width of the street adjacent to the Chestnut Hill apartments. Mr. Kilby felt that permitting* parking on the west side of the street reduced it to an insufficient width for two-way traffic. (c) Check the need for a foot bridge on the present bridge over the ravine on this street. 3. Meadow Street: check all traffic lights cn the Meadow Street arterial. (a) ask for a leading green at its intersection with West State Street. (b) ask that all lights be put on a 50-50 basis so that east-west bound traffic will receive the same consideration as north-south bound. 4. Haller Boulevard: secure a 25' right-of-way from the Town of Ithaca and extend Haller Boulevard northward from Hook Place. 5. West Seneca Street: open West Seneca Street to two-way traf is from State to Meadow Street. On motion the meeting was adjourned. ' C� Geo,. Blgan, City Clerk H�yhna bohns, Mayor 4 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE NOVEMBER 24, 1965 Petrillose, George & Mildred 12.98' McFarland, Wm.. N. 3.43 Zaharis, Peter 6.88 Country Club of Ithaca 3.43 ` Irvin, Edward 270-95t , City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 52.82 City of Ithaca - Dept. of Public Works 14.76 ' City of Ithaca - D.P.W. Ace. # 276 35.89 City of Ithaca - Highway Dept. 52.14 " Gallagher, J.D. 1537.16 Railway Express APPROVED BY FINANCE, ITTEE L BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Special Meeting 4:30 p.m. November 30, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty Bus Manager - Jim Westbrook Controller - Russell Clerk - Olean Deputy Clerk - Grey BUS BIDS: Mayor Johns announced he had called this special meeting to take action on t e us ids which were received at the last meeting. He called upon Comm. Alo, Chair- man of the Bus Committee, for a report thereon. Comm. Alo recommended that all of the bids received be rejected based on the fact that the Council, in providing the funds for purchase of the buses, specified that delivery J be made by December 15th; and that the specifications failed to require delivery on this date. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby rejects all bids which were received at the last meeting for fuzilishing the City with three new intermediate size buses; and that the Superinten- dent be authorized to readvertise for new bids thereon subject to re-appropriation of f, ds therefor by the Common Council. Unanimously Carried On Notion the meeting was adjourned. r eoi A. Blean, City Clerk ,Hunna Johns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC NORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 8, 1965 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (4) - Conley, Egan, Alo, Yengo ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Smith, Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Hart, Hughes , Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Assistant to Superintendent - Dougherty Assistant Engineers - Flumerfelt, Baker Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: The minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approved, BIDS - MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The following bid on the merry-go-round con- cession at t"wart ParK or t e 1966 season was received, opened and read by the Clerk. It was the only bid received. Name of Bidder Amount of Bid sssz.OF By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: Superintendent Dingman reported on the following work projects: 1) Work had started on the new Water Pumping Station. 2) Work started on the replacement of Cascadilla Creek walls west of North Cayuga Street. 3) Work started on guard rails on South Aurora Street. 4) Work completed on grading around South Hill water tank. SPRUCE WAY WATER MAIN: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo tnat 't a Foard hereby accepts the proposed 6" water main extension to serve Spruce Way, a proposed street off Coddington Road in the Town of Ithaca, located in South Hill Water District #1. Carried, WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Yengo RAE ,that water invoice #2993 in the amount of $321.38, rendered to Michael J. Miller, Mantua, N.J, for damages to a fire hydrant at Seneca & Aurora on April 4, 1963, caused by his runaway truck, be expunged because the City Attorney has advised that the driver had been judged bankrupt & the shipper of the meat products on the truck had been found to be not liable. Carried. LANSING WATER DISTRICT CONNECTION: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm, Alo REM LI t at a proposeU mutua interconnection with the new Town of Lansing Water District be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for further study and report. Carried. SEWER RATES: By Comm. Couley:seconded by Comm. Yengo TMOMM;71hat the Sewer Rate Schedule be revised as follows; 1) Change the wording "Over 100,000 cubic feet" to read "Up to 20 million cubic feet" with the rates for this amount remaining at .15/100 cu. ft. for water and . 14/100 cu. ft. for sewer. 2) Add new rates as follows: Page 2 December 8, 1965 Rates inside City. Eater Sewer Second 20 million cu, ft. :7'00 cu. ft. 7TTM0 cu. ft, Third 20 millicn cu, ft. . 15/100 cu. ft. .05/100 cu, ft. Over 60 million cu. ft. . 15/100 cu, ft. .035/100 cu. ft. Rates outside Ci*_y� Up to 20 million cu, ft. 23/100 cu. ft. .21/100 cu. £t. Second 20 millicn cu. ft; ,23/100 cu. ft. . 15/100 cu, ft. Third 20 million cu, ft. .23/100 cu. ft, ,075/100 cu. ft. Over 60 million cu, ft. :23/100 cu. ft� .0525/100 cu. ft. Carried, EAGLES BUILDING: Ccm•n, Egan reported that there is nresontly no active plumbing in 17=3gles—aiding and certain other renovations and improvements will be needed before any reasonable use can be made of the building as directed by the Common Council at its meeting held on December lst. By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Alo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to make such repairs and renovations to t:e Eagles Building as may be reasonably required so that the building M may be actively used as a Youth Center and such other uses as the appropriate committee '1'�of the Common Coln,ci 1 may direct, and CBE IT FURTHF,R RESOLVED; that the Common Council be requested to provide such funds as ; may be required fcr said repairs and renovations and to provide the sum of $9,000 in ; the 1966 budget to be expended as required by the Superintendent for the maintenance and the operatio-n of Ye Eagles Building. Carried. COMPENSATIG:1 PL- X,,_"N'DMENTS: Conn. Egan reported that the present Compensation Plan Frovide:; Tor L, �_o-17.0 o Maintainer and Maintenance Man respectively at grade 19. Beca-.ise thei exb ' s ci,nsiderable difference in the skills possessed by various employees now classc as ' ..ui.r,;a :;er" and therefore inequities in pay rates, he p,.oposed changing all semi-skirled bvre_-rs row in the "maintainer" title to the "maintenance man" title without char-e- in gr ae or step, This will leave the more highly skilled labor in the "maintaie. t i " a:d he recommnded the upgrading of this title from grade 19 to grade 22. By Comm, Ega._:.. s-:co::._:.d by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, the-t of the following employees be changed to maintenance man without char.g:� in ;;r,.d or step, Donald 2c 1i Ja7es Lawrence JoTc,,,h '_ II r.idnrri Clark Edwar,_ :-_-ilton Kenneth Emerson AND BE IT PFSOL`fLD, that the Board requests the Council to upgrade the title of maintainer ra;;:: grade 19 to grad; 22 in the Compensation Plan. Carried. Comm. Egan repartee ";hat at the present time, all city trt:ck drivers and equipment operators are in the compensation plan under the title of "egvJpr.:,.rt operator". Some of these men are required to operate our heavy equipment wh-lch re.giAres skill and re- sponsibility fa beyond that required of "truck driver". To correct this we intend to create the x'.' i_ of "truck driver" at grade 22 which is the sage as the present grade of the title "equipment operator", and then request the jp_grading of the title "cqui-pa�ent operator" to grade 25 in the compensation plan. By Comm, Egan: seconded by Comm. Conley RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Council to amend the Compensation Plan by adding the title of "truck driver" at grade 22; and that the Suparinten.-Cnt '"e a.:_:r:-Iorized to prepare specifications for this position which shall be consistent with the duties of employee: who are now serving as truck drivers, Carried. AUDIT: By Cc:: Egan seconded by Comm, Conley ED, ,hat `W'.ie bil is a7 rilved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #18 .1:,55; be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered r_:dered, Carried. Pager 3 December 8, 1965 RICHARD S. BAKER: Comm. Alo called attention to the pending retirement of Richard S. a er as City Forester and presented the following resolution: By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Egan WHEREAS, Richard S. Baker will retire as City Forester of the City of Ithaca on December 15, 1965 after having served the city continuously since June 1924, a period of more than 41 112 years, and WHEREAS, it is the unanimous opinion of the mambers of this Board that Dick has served the City faithfully and has given unstintingly of his time and efforts to all city matters coming to his attention, and particularly problems relating to the city's parks and all of its trees confronting this Beard and the Department of Public ,w Works, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works does hereby express its formal and sincere thanks and appreciation to Dick for his total unselfish devotion to duty in his official capacity as City Forester, his constant awareness of problems within his jurisdiction that confront the general public and the citizens of the City of Ithaca, and his willingness at all times to help solve these problems as they have arisen, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be approved and spread upon the minutes of this meeting; and that a copy thereof be presented to Dick, Unanimously Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. % J f GeXna A an, Ci Clerk H �hC 's, Mayor MRD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. December 22, 1965 Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Conley, Leary, Egan, Alo, Smith, Yengo Aldermen - Hart Hughes Attorney - Freeman Superintendent of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Superintendent of Public Works - Hannan Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works - Dougherty City Engineer - Melchen Assistant Engineer. - Flumerfelt Controller - Russell Clerk - Blean Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approved. BIDS ON BUSES: The following bids on furnishing the City with three now intermediate size SUM were received, opened and read by the Clerk: NAME OF BIDDER TOTAL'BID'PRICE dJ ifiFeexi e"Z'ompa.ny, .7� Londonville, Ohio $ 29,423.58 jCottrell Bus Sales, Inc. Buffalo, New York $ 288041.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids on buses be referred to the Bus Committee for stedr and report. Carried. BIDS - LAKE STREET BRIDGE: The following bids for construction of a new bridge as Uk* -Stree t e'r'Faa—IT ree were received, opened and read by the Clerk: Standard Engineering Corporation $ 1339062.00 H.D. Besemer, Inc. 1330612.80 William E. Bouley Co., Inc. 127,000,00* NOTE: '"The sum of $7,000 may be deducted from the total bid if &,loot l source of concrete aggregates is acceptable. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids on the Lake Street bridge be referred to the Creeks A Bridges Committee for study and report. Carried. CORNELL WALK DEED: The Clerk presented a deed from Joseph D. Gallagher to the City of for streets in the Cornell Walk subdivision. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the deed be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PAUL TABER RT/WAY: The Clerk read a letter from Armand Adams enclosing a deed from Paul rina a er conveying an easement for utility lines to the City over Westmount lots 22, 23, 24, 25 the present location of water & sewer lines. Mr. Adams advised that in closing sale of property at 119 Oakwood Drive recently it was discovered that the city never had this right-of-way. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the deed be referred to the Water G Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ROUTE- #13 -ARTERIAL: Superintendent Dingman reported that the final stage of Route s13 arteria , within t e City, had been turned over to the City for maintenance as of December 1, 1965. CORNELL UNIVERSITY -w SEWEW CHARGES: By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo t at the rollowiFF etter from the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works to the Chief Fiscal Officer at Cornell University be endorsed as the sense of the Board of Public Works; and that it be entered in the minutes of this meeting as the official notice for appropriate action by all interested City officials and departments: .l Page 24 December 22, 1965 "Mr. John Burton, Fiscal Officer Cornell University Ithaca, New York "Dear John: "Since the adoption by the City of the bulk sewer charges, it is no longer necessary for a special contract to cover the unique City-University relationship relative to Sewage Treatment. However in the interests of simplified bookkeeping we shall continue to bill through the miscellaneous Water and Sewer accounting, based on the University compilation of the previous years water consumption. i "It is our mutual understanding that - 1. The University will continue to furnish on or about January 15 each year, a compilation of the previous years University water consumption. 2. From this total use, the current years bill will be computed, divided by four, and the University will be billed in January, April, July and October on a miscellaneous service bill from the Water and Sewer Division. 3. Any future changes required in the rate structure, up or down, will be 'across the board' rather than within any specific bracket. Very truly yours, Sgd:V.P. Hannan, Dated: December 22, 1965 Asst. Supt. of Public Works" Carried. PENALTIES: Superintendent Dingman reported that the Chamberlain had requested the Boar to amend its rules so that the 10% penalty on water and sewer bills will not apply to governmental agencies when these services are supplied to publicly owned „ properties. By Comm. Conley: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water $ Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ROUTE #13-ARTERIAL STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Conley that N.Y. State El ectric $ Gas Corporation be authorized to make the follow- ing changes and additions to the street lighting system adjacent to route #13 arterial at a total net increased cost of $547.25. 1. Intersection of North Cayuga Street to Stewart Park with Route 13; add three (3) 7,000 lumen mercury vapor units on wood poles and remove one (1) 2500 lumen unit for a net cost increase of $121.00. 2. Dey Street, add two (2) 7,000 mercury vapor units on wood poles and one (1) 20,000 lumen mercury vapor unit and remove one (1) 2500 lumen unit at a net cost increase of $174.00. 3. Third Street, add two (2) 20,000 lumen mercury vapor units on existing poles and remove one (1) 2500 lumen unit for a net cost increase of $159.00. 4. Hancock Street, add one (1) 20,000 lumen mercury vapor unit on a wood pole at a net cost increase of $93.25. Carried. " BIDS - MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo :, that the merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the year 1966 be awarded to Walter W. Willis for a total stipulated payment of $352.00 in accordance with terms of his bid submitted to the Board on December 8, 1965; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign and execute an agreement for this concession on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried, Page 3 December 22, 1965 GORDON MAC NEIL: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary MSO­LV D Td_i Gordon MacNeil be appointed probationally as a bus driver at the rate of $2.03 per hour, the minimum of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan; and that his appointment become effective on December 13, 1965. Carried. LONNIE MULLENS: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary R Dot at' the job title of Lonnie Mullens be changed from maintenance man to maintainer at the same grade rind step as he now is in the Compensation Plan; and that this change becomes effective: immediately. Carried. PORTABLE WELDER: By C,-;mm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Leary ITtoTTED, t at the Board hereby approves the purchase of n portable electric welder for use of the Construction & Maintenance Division nt a total cost of not to exceed $850.00 from funds in the current budget. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Egan: seconded by Comm. Yengo RETMED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract 419-1965, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be . approved and ordered rendered. T Carried. TIOGA-CAYUGA ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Comm. Alo reported that Mayor Johns had suggested the posse ility oF improving traffic flow in the Central Business District by making Tioga Street one way northbound from Green to Seneca Street and making Cayuga Street one way southbound from Seneca to Green Street. Among the advantages of this proposal is the fact that left turning movement would no longer delay traffic which otherwise could move through the intersections on the green light. Mayor Johns suggested a 90- day trial period for these chancres as soon as they could be implemented. By Comm. Alo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the suggestion be referred to the Capital Improvements, Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report at the January 12th. meeting of the Board. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Alo reviewed a bus report for the month of November, indicating a net loss, efore amortization, of $273.65, and after amortization, of $1,246.40 and a net profit before amortization, for the year to date of $1,347.86 and, after amortization, a net loss of $9,369.64. He expressed his pleasure over the results as compared with the previous two years for similar periods. JAMES CONLEY RETIREMENT: Comm. Yengo noted that this was the last meeting of the Board For ommissioner onley whose term will expire on December 31st. He presented the following resolution: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Commissioners Smith and Alo WHEREAS, JIM CONLEY, will complete over two decades of service to the City of Ithaca, during which time he has served as Mayor, member of the Housing Committee, other Committees and principally as a member of the Board of Public Works for thirteen and one-half years, and WHEREAS, Jim has long= been Chairman of the Board' s Water and Sewer Committee and as such has been the leading contributor to the modernization of both the Water Treatment Plant, and the Sewage Treatment Plant NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the undersigned do hereby express their formal thanks and appreciation to Jim for his devotion to City duties, his awareness of municipal problems, and his leadership in helping to solve them in the best interest of the general public, the taxpayers and citizens of the City of Ithaca, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board extend to him its best wishes for Rood health, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting, and that a copy thereof be presented to Jim, Unanimously Carried. Page 4 December 22, 1965 NOTE: The foregoing resolution was sinned by the following: Hunna Johns, Mayor Frank S. Ale, Commissioner Michael J. Leary, Commissioner Carl J. Yengo, Commissioner Francis Egan, Commissioner Ralph C. Smith, Commissioner Robert 0. Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works V.P. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent of Public Worksa Edward W. Melchen, Jr. , City Engineer John A. Dougherty, Assistant to Superintendent of Public Works ! Norman D. Freeman, City Attorney John L, Russell, City Controller Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Commissioner Conley expressed his thanks to the Mayor, members of the Board and all those present for the cooperation extended to him as a member of the Board. On motion the meeting was adjourned. o � Ge A. Blean, y Clerk xl/tj Hunna Johns, Mayd r BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DECEMBER 22, 1965 Boronkay, John $ 3.00 Dennakk, George 6.47 City of Ithaca - Trust Fund 89.00 Town of Ithaca - East State St. Pump Station 97.11 Town of Ithaca - Pearsall Pumping Station 47.36 Town of Ithaca - Christopher Circle Pump Station 48.80 Town of Ithaca - Renwick Heights Pump Station 50.88 Village of Cayuga Heights - E. Sheldon Rd. Pumn Station 56.93 State of New York- Buttermilk Fills State Park 18.75 Boronkay, John N. & Elsie H. 12.21 Simmons, L.R. & Rinchack, J.D. 11.88 Ithaca Apts., Inc. 24.41 Manderville, Edith L. 21.41 Roma W. Horst 14.63 Mayo, Frank L. & Velma B. 12.21 Long, Wm.H. & Helen R., Jr. 9.64 Parrick, Edwin W. & Olive 21.41 Stellrecht, Julie 16,83 Bolton, Lucie G.W. 24.41 Ithaca College- Water Tank 14.02 Gelder,W.E. 4.12 $ucente, Rocco 8.24 Erdman, Ellis E. 34.68 Breen, John & Shirley 6.16 Prince, Arthur 78.24 Cornell University 33.10 G.B. Co., Inc. 83.55 Baldwin, Claude D. & Tim.D. 103.00 McNeill, Keith 240.35 North East Water Di*trict 143.00 Y'cDougal, Donald W. 24.29 City of Ithaca - D.P.W. Paint Shop 4.92 City of Ithaca - D.P.W. Highwa y Dept. 26.64 City of Ithaca Police Dept. 254.24 c� APPROVED BY k'INANCE..,C01? r?°r ,'r1Tn✓ ^a.,,-t..r. ..!K`-C}:!"1C ;(fir,. ,�-,n ;i c.,