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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BPW-1969 r`=V BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. January 8, 1969 Due to a lack of quorum because several members of the Board were ill, the meeting was cancelled and the Mayor directed the Clerk to call a special meeting to be held on January 13th at 4:00 p.m. to take its place. SPECIAL MEETING 4:00 p.m. January 13, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Smith, Leary, Putney, McGee, Yengo ABSENT: Commissioner Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 3) - Stallman, Nordheimer, Saccucci Police Commissioner - Withiam Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Supt. of Pub. Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES:� Minutes of the last regular meeting held on December 27th, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. VICE-CHAIRMAN: Comm. Yengo nominated Comm. Smith as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year and his nomination was seconded by Comm. Leary. There were no other nominations. It was moved, seconded and carried that the nominations be closed and that the Clerk be instructed to cast one ballot for Comm. Smith as Vice-Chairman. The Clerk cast one ballot as directed resulting in his being elected as Vice-Chairman for the ensuing year. MEETING DATES: Alderman Nordheimer urged the Board to consider holding its regular meet- ings in the evening as the Council does. He felt it was difficult for people to appear before the Board or attend its meetings in the afternoon. He stated that a search of the records revealed that absenteeism among the members of the Board during 1968 amounted to 22% as compared with 9% for members of the Council who attend evening meetings. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that regular meetings of the Board during 1969 be held at 4:00 p.m. on the second" and fourth Wednesdays of each month in the Council Chamber, City Hall, 108 E. Green StreA.q By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo I. a RESOLVED, that the foregoing resolution be tabled until the next meeting of the Board for final consideration at that time. Carried. It was agreed to hold the Board's next regular meeting at 4:00 p.m. on Wed., Jan. 22, 196p< STANDING COMMITTEES: Mayor Kiely announced his appointment of the following Standing Committees of the Board for 1969: WATER AND SANITARY SEWERS Yengo, Chairman Colbert Putney HIGHWAYS, GARBAGE & STREET LIGHTING McGee, Chairman Leary Putney CREEKS AND BRIDGES Smith, Chairmen Colbert McGee PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Leary, Chairman McGee Yengo FINANCE AND ACCOUNTS Putney, Chairman Smith Yengo CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS, PARKING, TRAFFIC AND BUS Colbert, Chairman Smith Leary q K S. WAIT & THURSTON TRAFFIC LIGHT PETITION: The Clerk read a letter from Cornell's Divisiog of Safety & Security recommending installation of a traffic light at the Wait & Thurstoq Ave. intersection. It was supported by a petition signed by over 1,000 students. By Comm. Yengo:secoaded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the request and petition be referred to the Traffic Engineer for study and report. Carried. -2- January 13, 1969 PARKING LOT D: The Clerk reported that the use of Parking Lot G by all-day parkers had dropped to 20 whereas 45 all-day parkers were using parking lot D when permitted. He then read a letter signed by six employees of Tampkins County Dept. of Social Services request- ing that they be permitted to return to Parking Lot D for all-day parking. By Corn. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo 4 RESOLVED, that their request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. W. BUFFALO STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY: Supt.Dingman requested that the Council take some action on the Board's request for the purchase of rights-of-way on W. Buffalo St. needed to connect Buffalo with State Street southeasterly of the W. State Street bridge. He indicated it was a matter of great concern to the Board. OFFICE MANAGER: The Supt. requested action also on the Board's request for approval of t1le appointment of an Office Manager in the Construction & Maintenance Division. He felt this was a matter of some concern also. WATER BILLS: Asst. Supt. Hannan recommended that further publicity be given to the publip for the reason of delays in getting water bills mailed to customers. Controller Russell advised that one press release on the subject had already been made and that he felt a big improvement would .I.e noticeable by the end of the current week. Mayor Kiely asked coopera,ation of the news media. . IFALL CREEK ICE JAM: Asst, Supt. Hannan reported his crews had spent about $1500.00 in C� pumping oi,t cellars in the Fall Creek section of the City caused by the ice jam in Fall Creek. He indicated the Board may have to ask for an additional appropriation for this purpose vrhen final costs are known. P_tIRCHASE, ORDERS: Supt. Hannan complained about delays encountere d in procuring purchase orders under the present system and recommended changes ,be made to speed up this procedure. ITHACA COLLEGE WATER & S34ER SERVICE AGREEMENTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RE8O CDs that the proposal to install a master meter at Ithaca College as presented by Apst. Supt. clannan at the Board's meeting held on Dec. 27, 1968 be approved; and that the Mayor. and Ciuy Clerk be aathorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. M BIDS-WATER METERS: By 'Ccmm. Yengo: seconded,by Comm: Leary RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids to be received on Jan. 20 f0T* furnishing the City with its requirements for new water meters for 1969. Carried. V�66UM SLUDGE DRYER: Supt. Hannan reported that the Vacuum Sludge Dryer facility at the Se, � age Treatment Plant had been operating in a satisfactory manner for more than one year and he therefore recommended_that retained percentages be paid to contractors on this j9 . By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Ccmm. Leary REkLVEDD, that the Board hereby approves the payment of $819.75 to Norton Electric Co. and tie payraent of $490.00 to Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. as retained percentages on their resectivp apreenents for contract work completed on the Vacuum Sludge Dryer project. Carried. BIBBZNS HALL RENOVATION: The Supt. reported receipt on Jan . 6 of the following bids on renovation of Bibbins Hall: GENERAL CONSTRUCTION PLUMBING Stewart & Bennett, Inc. $97,758.00 Hull Heating & Plumbing, Inc. $18,000.00 A'. Priederich & Sons Co. 106,459,00 Shriner Plumb. & Heat. ,Inc. 21,734.00 McPherson. Builders 107,485.00 Louis N. Picciano & Son 25,200.00 Burt on.-Markof� Constr.Co. , Inc. 109,979.00 W. 1.' McElwee & Sons 117,847,00 Donohue-Halverson, Inc. 25,297.00 V. Giordano Const. & Supply. 119,669.00 A. J. Eckert Co,lnc. 26,700.00 HEATING & VENTILATING ELECTRIC Hull Hea,tin�g &Plumbing Co. 27,780.00 Superior Elec. Const.Co. ,Inc. S$,458.00 Wilson-Heating' & Plumbing 30,266.00 Marioh' Electiric Co. , Inc. 66,326.00 1. J. Edkert Co.. , Inc. 31,200.00 Norton Electric Co. , Inc, 68,886.00 >hringer Flumb' & Heating 31,894.00 ,ouis F is^_iano 32,540.00 Donohue--Halverson, Inc. 35,411.00 He advisee tine bids had been canvassed by the Architect who recommended the acceptance of the low bad in each case. By 'Co,r�rr_. .�Eary: seconded by' Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that the recommendation of the Architect be accepted; and that contracts be aiaarded far tbe renovation of Bibbins Hall as a city police facility, in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by J. Victor Bagnardi, Architect, to contractors as follows: January 13, 1969 General Construction - to Stewart & Bennett, Inc. at its total bid price of $97,758.00. Plumbing - to Hull Heating & Plumbing, Inc. at its total bid price of $18,000.00. Heating,Ventilating & Air Cond. - to Hull Heating & Plumbing, Inc. at its total bid price of $27,780.00 Electric - to Superior Electric Const . Co. , Inc, at its total bid price of $58,080.00 AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute said contracts on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. BIDS-SURPLUS ITEMS: The Supt. reported receipt on Jan. 7th of one bid from Ithaca Office Equipment Co. for the sale of used office partitions and movable partitions from Bibbins ' Hall in the total amount of $240.00. He recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the office partitions on the second and third floors of Bibbins Hall be sold to Ithaca Office Equipment Co. for the sum of $165.00 in accordance with terms of its bid; and that the modern-fold partitions on the fourth floor be sold to the same firm for the sum of $75.00 in accordance with terms of its bid, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the transfer of the surplus office partitions, lighting fixtures, and hung ceilings from the first floor to the Water & Sewer Division fQr use in the improvement of its drafting room space , and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to dispose of all other surplus items in the building to the best interest of the City. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved by the Board: Anthony Lotitio as a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2,19 per hour, the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, effective Jan. 1, 1969. Ronald T. Clark as a laborer in the Water & Sewer Div. at the rate of $2.19 per hour, the minimum of grade 21, effective Jan. 6, 1969. Carried. BIDS-EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase of the following items of equipment: One Refuse Packer to replace existing equipment No. 5 One Pick-up to replace equipment No. 41 One Pick-up to replace equipment No. 247 0" ' One Passenger Car to replace equipment No. 28 Three Dump Trucks to replace equipment Nos . 4, 35, 37 One Compressor to replace equipment No. 202 One Pick-up Truck to replace equipment No. 11 One 3 C.Y. Dump to replace equipment No. 150 One 3/4 Ton Pick--up w/Morrysville body to replace equipment No. 22 One 1-Ton Pick-Up (chassis only) to replace equipment No. 15 One 1/2Ton Pick-Up to replace equipment No. 12 Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #{1-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BIDS - PARKING METERS: Comm. Smith noted that the Council had standardized the Park-O-Meter as the type of parking meter for use in the City. By Conm►. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the C#ty with 150 new Rockwell Automatic Park-O-Meter„ Model K, parking meters. Carried. 1a. STATE STREET - PARKING METERS: Adlerman Saccucci presented a request received from Nicholas Chacona for the replacement of two parking meters in front of his place of busipt ss at 537-39 West State Street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Chacona's request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report . Carried. STATE-FULTON TRAFFIC LIGHT: Comm. Smith felt an additional study should be given to the need for a traffic light at the West State-Fulton Street intersection. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. ACCOTT"") rl I V iA B T �PFRUM BY 37-17 !�f)7 Tfl y 17, 150.0-0 408 7ti-L-r--fli. -07-TI 1'1'0� Cornell 'Tnc. 1 oo.oc r 7- co oo 7-7�r -4- January 13, 1969 EAST HILL SCHOOL WALL- Alderman Nordheimer reported he had read a letter from the Supt. to the City School District regarding the poor condition of the wall adjacent to East Hill School on Quarry Street. He felt there was some difficulty in determining who is responsible for this wall. Engineer Schlieder stated available records indicate it was not on the City's right-of-way but was built some 80 years ago on school property. Supt. Dingman .advised that the City School District had accepted the responsibility of looking into the matter for the present, that the City Engineer is looking into it also and there was no immediate danger of the wall collapsing. On motion the meeting was adjourned. �Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. January 22, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor-Kiely COMMISSIONERS (6) : Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (3) - Stallman, Nordheimer, Slattery Attorney - Barrett Supt. of Pub. Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean �.:.., Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst, to Supt. - Dougherty MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as . recorded by the Clerk, were approved. DE WITT PARK: Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, Chairman of the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee, appeared before the Board and reviewed plantings made by her Committee to date included in Phase I of the project. She indicated her Committee was meeting next Tuesday to consider final plans for Phase II including the proposed fountain and lighting of the park. She estimated the cost of Phase II at $6,000.00 of which approximately $2,500.00 had been raised to date and indicated the Camrnittee was about to undertake raising the balance needed. She wondered if the City could accept the donations for her Committee so that they might become tax deductible for the donors. The City Attorney agreed to look this matted up and in the meantime Mrs. Simpson was advised to see if her Committee could handle its own funds through a coammittee of the Presbyterian Church. MEETING DATES: Comm. Smith reported the Board had unanimously agreed to continue holding its regular meetings in the afternoon but at 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the regular meetings of the Board of Public Works for the year 1969 be held in the Common Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street, on the second and fourth} Wednesdays of each month at 4:00 p.m. Comm. Colbert stated the Board felt its meetings were more of the nature of business mee#ngs than those of the Council and that it could conduct its meetings better while its staff was on duty for consultation or advice. He stated further the Board did not overlook the fact that it might be difficult for persons to appear before the Board at 4:00 in thq afternoon to present a grievance, but that it would arrange its Committee or special meetings during the evening hours if circumstanc&s warranted it. Motion carried. CON'?'ROLLER'S REPORT RE: PURCHASE ORDERS: The Clerk read the following report submitted concerning the present systemcf handling purchase orders: "At the Board meeting held on Monday, January 13, 1969, it was reported by Asst. Supt, _ Hannan that he and people in his division had experienced delays in obtaining purchase orders because 'one individual' had to sign the requisition before a purchase order coup be issued. He stated that this change in procedure caused entire crews to be held up for 'nuts and bolts' items. "The Purchase Requisition procedure that was put into effect on March 21, 1961 is as follows: 'Purchase requisitions are issued by the individual desiring the materials or services to be rendered. It will be signed by the department head or his designee and forwarded 'gyp the Controller's office for budget approval. The Controller will sign the requisition (providing the budget will stand the expense) and his office will prepare the purchase order. ' "This procedure has been deviated from in the past few years in that I have been revie�- ing the requisition, purchase order, and invoice at one time just prior to audit by the various committees or boards. However, about six months ago I went back to the prescribOd practice of reviewing requisitions prior to issuing the purchase order. This was becaus6 there were too many improper or questionable purchases being made. Since I have reverter to the original procedure, I have rejected many requisitions because, in my opinion, they have been improper. f_ "Because I am the persona who approves an expenditure and because I have the sole ftsponsibility for answering to the Department of Audit and Control for any improper purchases, I will not relax the controls over purchasing. In fact, I intend to find way4 -cff strengthening these controls . "Within the next few weeks I will be issuing an updated procedure for the purchasing routine and in this write-up, purchasing under emergency situations will be described. In no instance will the work forces of the City be delVvo because they cannot obtain a purchase order." Dated: January 22, 1969 signed: 1.. Russell ftl* Controller i IT � �� VN '1 o e Las �r Lol �° 7m Z :z CA LI n 1 — m � �� � _►_ _� � j � I 0, b rQ $��8 q r- � �r J e, o em aen up it Ur Ix Or r Us 1 a, 4 -2- January 22, 1969 ICE SKATING: The Superintendent reported that..ice skating conditions throughout the City were more treacherous now than a week ago because of the milder weather and the drop in the lake level. He pointed out that only one ,area - the lagoon in Stewart Park --was supervised by the' City and suggested that parents be warned to prohibit their children from using any other than the supervised area because of the imminent danger of drowning for which the City could not be held responsible. Mayor Kiely asked the news media to carry the Superintendent's message to the general public. FULTON STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: The Superintendent reported that the flashing traffic light at the intersection of W. Seneca and North Fulton is due for replacement soon with"the same but more modern type of equipment. STATE STREET STREET LIGHTS: The Superintendent reported that the dim street lights on State Street had been a matter of concern to N.Y.S. Electric & Gas. Corp. since it was caused by poor underground wiring due for replacement when State Street is improved in connection with Urban Renewal Development. He reported that in the meantime a. new light; would be' installed on- State Street opposite the old Ithaca Hotel site. BIDS —WATER METERS: ' The' Superintendent reported he had received bids on January 20th fQr fur hisin�'ng the Water Department with meters and remote reading devices for the,year 1969' . as�'sho�m on- the attached schedule. He stated the, bids had been, canvassed which revealed that, based on the extension of the net unit cost, the bid received from Hersey-Sparling". Meter Company was the low one end he recommended its acceptance. _.�By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney nRESOLVED,' a contract be awarded to Hersey-Sparling Meter Company for furnishing the City "�Gater 'Depakment with water, meters during the year 1969 in accordance with prices specified � in-its bid submitted on January' 20th; and that the unit costs quoted therein. shall be ' `" establ,ished as the basis for payment for all meters purchased during the contract period, carried. EXECUTIVE mEtTING: Comm. Yengo reported the Board.had agreed to•meet in`the-'Superintendent' office' 'at ?:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29th; as a Commit,tee,=of-the-Whole to hear reports and to:Ais`ccuss the extension of water and sew er' ser'vi�ces in areas "out side:`the city limita. Tli"is, 'heeting is"='intended ,as 'a disucssion meeting and will 'be limited to th:e-Mayor., Commissioners and staff Members. Aldfmari Slattery entered at this paint, in the''proceedings. W BUFFALO STBPET'RIGHTS-OF-WAY: "Engineer Schlieder. presented and reviewed a plan for tie cOnhectioh`df West Buffalo Street with West State Street southeasterly of the West State Street jCo7. McGee:'"seconded by Comm; Yengo G'L,IED; that the plan f6r'-_6nnectionIof West Buffalo'with West State Street, dated January "22,,`1.969, as prepared and presented by the City Engineer be approved, and BE'YT FURTHER t�ES0LVE`D, that the Common Council be requested to approve the purchase of �11 of the properties in the block bounded by West Buffalo, Brindley, and West State Streets to provide needed rights-of-way for the relocation of West Buffalo Street at this locatign; and that the Council be requested to provide funds for the purchase of said lands. Coifm'. Colbert' felt the`p1ans should be reviewed by the Parking & Traffic committee and the''Planning Board before approval and Alderman Nordheirer felt the Planning Board should revie'w'the proposal particularly in view of the fact that all of the lands recomended for purchase -wottld 'riot b'e needed for street purposes. He felt the -Council should know the prop6sea`6ture -use'-'6f the lands not needed for street purposes. Supt. Dingman stated that while the plan had not been presented formally to the Planning Board its Director. . was aware'ot.' the Board's intent as was the Chief of Police and that both had seemed= to be, in. " favor of it. Motion carried. $IDS-TRAFFIC LIGHT POLES:' 'By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the City with steel traffic light poles for the year 1969• Carried. EMPIRE SOII6S: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RES9J4V,ED, that. the„Superintendent be authorized and directed to employ Empire Soils to make borings at the site of the proposed swimming pool and ice skating rink at Inlet Park at a cost of not to exceed the sum of $2,+00.00. Carried. -3- January 22, 1969 SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Superintendent reported that private sidewalks had been re- placed by City forces during 1968, in accordance with the Board's action dated May 8, 1968, and certified the expenses thereof in accordance with the following schedule: Owner Location of Property Sq. Ft . Cost of Work Nancy H. Hulbert 107 Auburn Street 70 $ 92r`.40 Charles J. & Helen K. Korhe rr 1010 N.Cayuga Street 280 345.40 Mrs. Fred D. Lewis 207 Willow Avenue 260 321.20 Mrs . Virginia E. Polak 209 Willow Avenue 260 314.60 He recommended that the cost of these sidewalk improvements be assessed against the respective property owners in accordance with provisions of Sec. 5-35 of the City Charter,, as codified. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the foregoing sidewalk assessments be and they hereby are approved and levied against the owners or occupants or against the unknown owners of such lands or premises abutting upon such streets and benefitted thereby, which properties are deemed to have been benefitted; and further that these assessments be levied in accordance wit#. a schedule thereof which has been filed in the office of the City Clerk for the construQtion and/or repairs of sidewalks on the basis of the cost thereof to the City, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing on the levy of said assessment be held by this Board at its regular meeting on February 26, 1969 at which time property owners' objections, if any, will be heard. Carried. FALL CREEK ICE JAM: Comm. Smith reported that Fall Creek had been iced under and filled with slush ice to the point where ground water was backing into the basements of residents on West York Street, Fall Street, and North Cayuga Street. This problem first came to the Superintendent's attention on the 5th of January and the Department had taken three actions with respect to this: (a) The Water and Sewer Division crews pumped basements upon request and in so doing worked two men twenty-four hours per day assisting property owners in protecting their basements. (b) The Superintendent called on N.Y.S. Department of Transportation to review its policy in regulating the run-off from Cayuga Lake. Since that time the lake has been dropped approximately two feet. (c) The Construction and Maintenance Division used a crane and other equipment to breaX ,. , . z up the ice jams and to divert the water. The net result of these actions is that as of this moment the ground water level has bepr reduced to the point that individual owners' sump pumps can take care of it. Pumping by the City has been discontinued but remains available in the event that the situation should become worse. COPE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Public Works which are contained in Chapter 17, Art. I of the Code of Ordinances be amended by adding thereto a new Section as follows: Sec. 17-11. Snowmobiles and snow travellers prohibited No person shall operate or cause to be operated any snowmobile or snow traveller in any public park in the City of Ithaca. Effective upon publication. AYES: 6 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by the Mayor. CONSOLIDATED UTILITY EQUIPMENT SERVICE AGREEMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Corm.. Yepgo RESOLVED, that an agreement with Consolidated Utility Equipment Service for the maintenance of the City Electrician's aerial lift truck for an annual fee of $295.00 be approved; 9d that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City. Carried. SALARY INCREMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to grant one merit increment to Peter Albertsman and one to Peter Larson in recognition of their high standards of performancq as mechanics; and that these increments be in addition to any increments for which they would normally be eligible for as of January 1, 1969. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board approves the request of the City's bus drivers to upgrade thew position by one grade; and that the Common Council be requested to upgrade the position. of bus driver in the 1969 Compensation Plan accordingly. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE January 22, 1969 Johnson, Therron 50.57 :` Boronkay, John 14.89 Herman, Jack Est. 49.20;, Shalaby, Margaret 16.33,/ ' Ithaca College 102„36✓ Brown, Zella 13.04✓ Hernaez, Antonio 14.89 Country Club 54.98,,/ Van Etten, Betty 10.62 Failing, Jean 15.00 'q' Eastern Heights, Inc, 191.01 Cornell University 389.21:, City of Ithaca 142.58 Rocker, Anna Lou lne, 75099 21.'74; Sherwood', Dale R. 138 X40 Gallagher, 'J.D. 284.25 Ithaca Housing Authority 1,785.10 Sinclair Refining Co. 10.00" Lowe, J©hn E, 15.48-./ Morse Chain 175 pp,� Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. City of Ithaca 22„86, City of Ithaca 334.48v City of Ithaca 68,16 City of Ithaca 73.80✓ City of Ithaca 60041,./. City of Ithaca 26.97' City of Ithaca 66.443.J Town of Ithaca 9,412.50v, Village of Cayuga Heights 5.512 50 Dryden Water Dist #1 & Lansing Water Dist. #1 75.00 ; V APPR. D BY FINANCE COMMITTEE e. C -4- January 22, 1969 SUPERINTENDENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to attend a symposium on the disposal of solid wastes scheduled to be held in Albany, N.Y. on January 28 and 29. Carried. PETER MALISON: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Peter Malison be appointed a laborer in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.19 per hour, the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, effective January 14 , 1969. Carried. GOLF COURSE MANAGER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to upgrade the position of Golf Course Manager by one grade in the 1969 Compensation Plan. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee , as listed on audit abstract #2-1969, be approved for payment; and that the accounts receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. WAIT-THURSTON AVE. TRAFFIC LIGHT: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Traffic Engineer be requested to make a survey and present his recommend- M ations on the request received at the last meeting for instal-lation of a traffic light at ` the intersection of Wait and Thurston Avenues, opposite Risley Hall. Carried. CLIFF PARK ROAD: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a request for a stop sign on Cliff Park Road at Warren Place be denied. Carried. CHESTNUT STREET,': By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that .a request to change "Alternate Side Parking" on Chestnut Street, between Sunrise Road and The Creek, to a 24-hour limit on the west side be denied. Carried, EASTWOOD_AVENUE: By Comm Colbert : seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that a request received from Mrs. Samuel Leonard to establish 24-hour parking on the south side of Eastwood Avenue, west of Cornell Street, be denied. Carried. S. .QUARRY STREET: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a request to establish 24-hour parking on South Quarry Street be denied. Carried. PARKING LOT D: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that a request received at the last meeting to permit all-day parking in Parkin{ Lot D for a monthly fee of $10.00 be denied. Carried. WEST STATE STREET: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a. request received from Nicholas Chacona to replace two parking meters in front of 5337-39 West State Street be denied. Carried. STATE--FULTOW STREET TRAFFIC LIGHT: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Traffic. Engineer be requested to make a survey of the need for a trafr c light at the State-Fulton Street intersection and make recommendations thereon. Carried. FREE 'BUS, TICKETS: The Superintendent presented a request from the Chamber of Commerce , op behalf of the Downtown Businessmens' Association, for permission to distribute free bus tickets which would be valid on Feb. 7 a.nd' Feb. 8 on the same basis as done ire 1968. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Lear-f ESOLVED, that the request of the Downtown Business Men's Pssociation for permission to ssue bus tickets, to be received as free passes on February 7 and 8, be granted with the ,rovision that the Downtown Business Men's Association will reimburse the City for any lots in total receipts for these two days when compared with January 31 and February 1, 1969. Carried. OFFICE !+4ANAGER: Alderman Nordheimer, chairman of the Public Works and County Relations Committee , stated he intended to recommend that the Common Council take no action on the Board's request to approve the appointment of an Office Manager for the Construction & Maintenan--e Division in order that the Board be given time to look into the entire Civil Service Commission's description of the affected position which indicates the following: F J -5- January 22, 1969 1. The present position description of Office Manager precludes there being more than one such position in the department. 2. The top administrative positions in both the Construction & Maintenance and the Water & Sewer Divisions are better described by the present Civil Service Commission's description of the duties of a Principal Account Clerk. PARKING LOT D: Alderman Nordheimer wondered if the parking of cars in Parking Lot D could be supervised so that cars would be parked in authorized stalls. DRYDEN ROAD: Alderman Slattery presented a complaint received from John Churey about cars which park in front of his home at 504 Dryden Road and block the entrance to his driveway+ By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the complaint be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. PARK ROAD: Comm. Smith suggested some thought be given to better lighting on Park Road and also the installation of protective guardrails where needed. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. WATER BILLS: Alderman Stallman asked the Board to reconsider its practice of rendering water bills to property owners only. He felt some owners, during periods of absences from the city, had difficulty is receiving bills on time to make payments within the discount . period. He felt also that some landlords had lease arrangements with their tenants agree- ing to pay water bills. By Comm. Yengo:seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report, Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk J!ck K. Kiely, Mayor i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. February 12, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Conmmissioners (4) Yengo, Leary, Putney, Colbert ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Smith, McGee Attorney - Barrett OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen % 3 - Stallman, Slattery, Nordheimer Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Superintendent - Hannan Controller - Russell Asst . to Superintendent - Dougherty Urban Renewal Director - Daley Engineer - Schlieder Clerk - Blean MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. Mayor Kiely called attention to the fact that Comm. Smith, Vice-Chairman of the Board, hfLd suffered a severe heart attack recently and was presently confined to the Hospital. He wondered if the Board should take any action to decide who would conduct a meeting of the Board if he, the Mayor, should be absent while Commissioner Smith was convalescing. By Corvi. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Comm. Yengo be named Acting Vice-Chairman of the Board for this meeting. Carried. r� CASCADILl:,A. CREEK: The Clerk read a letter from Johnson Boat Yard and Marina requesting the City "to clean ;ut the bend of Cascadilla Creek, north of Route #13. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary REdbLVF.D, *hat' the request be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for 'study and report. Carried PRO;bRp.PHICS CORP-: The Clerk ,read a letter fro, ProGraphics Corp. , 912 W. State St. , in_dtU_ting it was a new corpors:t'i'on' engaged' ffi`�tl7ie business of conducting a silk screen printing service, including thg ,.screen printing of traffic signs. It requested consider- ation ',in any competitive bidding `on the City's traffic signs or other sign requirements. By Cp*, Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Superintendent, for consideration.' Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Mayor Kiely reported the Councils Finance Committee had received proposals from both Dale Engineering Company, Utica, N. Y. amid the Standard Engineering Corporation, .Albany, N.Y. , for an inspection of the Columbia Street bridge. He asked the Board to consider the proposals. By pbom. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the proposals be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee for study and report. . Carried. Comm." V*olbert reported that due to the illness of Commissioner Smith, Chairman of the Creeks and Bridges Committee, Modjeski & Masters' report on the Columbia Street bridge would no� be presented at this meeting. OCTOPUS • The Clerk read a letter from Nicholas J. Chacona, 537 W. State Street, offeripg a temporary alternate solution to the Westend 'Octopus" by directing traffic one way from Seneca and State Street to Route 13 going east, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. By Comm. `'engo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. WEST 'FOOD Kr1CLL: The Superintendent read a letter from James Knapp, a developer of the Westwoo4 Kroll subdivision, requesting the City to install, at its expense , a sanitary sewer .-line from rector Street up Vinegar Hill to lot No. 9 of his- subdivision which would provide-gervice to eight of his twenty lots, with the final dedication of the (dads 'to bf , !onti-ngent on the- developer's .completion of the project -as iiadidated on' a map already eoncLtionally approved by the City. By ` ant Yengo- Seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr.' Knapp's request be referred to the Highway -Committe Por stncly report. Carried. BIBBINS HALL:- The -Superintendent reported all contractd_ had been signed for`ftbbins Hall and work was progressing satisfactorily. " He anticipated' no undue delays. ' ' -2- February 12, 1969 JERRY MESMER: , By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Jerry Mesmer be authorized to attend a school for Filter Plant Operators (Grade 2) at Syracuse University from February 7 to February 28; and that the cost of his tuition, living and travel incurred shall be borne by the City. Carried, JAMES GRANT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that James Grant be authorized to attend a school for Sewage Plant Operators (Grade 2) at Syracuse University from March 17 to March 28th; and that the cost of his tuition, living and travel incurred shall be borne by the City. Carried. CLAUDE COLLEYACME: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Claude Colleyacme, Plumbing Inspector, be authorized to attend a training course on "Devices to Prevent Backflow" to be held in Dedham, Mass. from February 19 to 21st; and that the cost of his expenses incurred shall be borne by the City. Carried. PARK ROAD - LIGHTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. be authorized to change the existing lighting of Inlet Park Road to eighteen (18) 7,000 lumen street lights at an additional cost of $210.00. Carried. STREET LIGHTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded. by Comm: Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby designates all that area of the City which lies east of Cayuga Street, south of Green Street, and'southeast of the old Route 13 as the area to be included in the third year'simproved street lighting plan, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the proposal of New York State Electric & Gas Corp. to improve the street lighting system in the above-designated area in accordance with the standards of the Illuminating Engineers' Society at an increased annual cost of approximately $8,337.75. Carried. N.Y.S. CONSERVATION DEPT. : By Comm. Colbeirt: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a request received from N.Y.S. Conservation Department for approval of a "Memorandum of Understanding Agreement" with the Water Resources Commission covering work on Cayuga Inlet, Six Mile Creek, and Fall Creek, .be referred to the Creeks & BfidgQF Committee and City Attorney for report and recommendation. Carried. DE WITT PARK: Comm. Leary reported that the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee has presented an "Illustrative Site Plan" for the development of DeWitt Park with a request that it be adopted by the Board of Public Works as a master plan for the development of this park. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby adopts a plan entitled "Illustrative Site Plan, DeWitt Park, Ithaca, New York" prepared by Robert L. Mann, Landscape ArchiteC - Planner, dated January 28, 1969, as the master plan for the development of DeWitt Park. Carried. J. V. BAGNARDI PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that an invoice received from J. Victor Bagnardi in the net amount of $20,294,P8 for architect's services rendered by him in the design of "Rennovation of Bibbins Hall - City Police Facility" be approved for payment. Carried. CAROLE GROVER: The Superintendent reported that Carole Grover had passed a civil service examination for the position of Account Clerk and recommended her permanent appointment. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Carole Grover be permanently appointed to the position of Account Clerk in the Construction & Maintenance Division at an annual salary of$4,382.00, the first merit increment step of grade 19 in the Compensation Plan; that her appointment shall ` become effective February 17th; and that it shall be subject to the usual probational term. r Carried. ANTHONY LOTTITO: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board's action taken on January 8, 1969 appointing Anthony Lottito as a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division be made retroactive to Dec. 31, 1908. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Febra,ry 12, 1969 Wright, Ed $ 24.00 Z.,Ihite, Donald F. 20.00 Finger Lakes Construction Co. 9.57 Donohue-Halverson 1.46 Brophy, J.M. 14.89 Peters, Margaret 14.89 Causer, James 11.89 Lansing Water Dist. #1 5.47 Cliff Side Terrace Corp. 10.00 Cushing, Ann 15.00 Bortz, John 15.00 Eastern Heights Inc. 141.80 Town of Ithaca 61.07 Town of Ithaca 46.17 Town of Ithaca 184.57 Town of Ithaca 185.42 Town of Ithaca 91.58 Village of Cayuga Heights 113.5? Village of Cayuga Heights 146.45 Village of Cayuga Heights 48.94 Village of Cayuga Heights 2,094.61 Ithaca City School Dist. 111.85 Cornell University 73.75 Odd Fellows Home 213.16 St. Johns Episc. Church 137.25 City of Ithaca 1.92 City of Ithaca 8.20 City of Ithaca 65.60 City of Ith.3c. 87.38 City of Ithaca 405.08 City of Ithaca 11.20 Tabernacle Baptist Church 44.10 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMIgTTEE -3- February 12, 1969 PLANT OPERATORS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Finance Committee be authorized to make a study of the comparison of pay scales for Water Plant Operators and Sewage Plant Operators . Carried. OFFICE MANAGER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request the Civil Service Commission to establish the position of "Division Office Manager" or make some other equitable arragge- ment to correct the disparity of titles and compensation now being paid in the Construction & Maintenance Division as compared with the titles and salaries in the Water & Sewer Division. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee , as listed on audit abstract #/3-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. DRYDEN ROAD: Comm. Colbert reported that an inspection of the conditions that exist ,�egarding ingress and egress from Mr. Churey's driveway at 504 Dryden Road indicated his ,problem was one of enforcement and that if he insisted on enforcement his problem would disappear. The Board's attention was called to Sec. 15-123 of the traffic ordinance deal. Ung with congested places and driveways whereby a property owner may have signs erected ,�t his expense to prohibit cars from blocking a driveway. Alderman Slattery agreed with -the problem of enforcement but felt that since the problem exists each and every day of the week enforcement was difficult. He agreed to inform Mr. Churey of the Board's feelinpg and advise him about the signs available which may help with enforcement. BUS REPORT: Comm. Colbert presented and reviewed a bus report for the period October- December 1968 together with a report for the entire year 1968 compared with the two previpus years. It indicated a loss in passengers during 1968 resulting in a loss of income with a net result that the loss before capital investment for 1968 amounted to $10,718.84 and after capital investment to $16,802.00. `omm. Colbert reported also that the loss of bus income to the City during Dollar Days, iromoted by the Chamber of Commerce, amounted to only $1.01. Comm. Leary noted the desire of Tompkins County Hospital's Board of Managers to have the City extend its bus service to the hospital and expressed the hope that any legal problemp involved may soon be overcome so that such service can be extended as requested. W. STATE STREET BRIDGE SIGNS: Comm. Leary felt the recently erected signs on W. State Street were located too high and wondered what the public reaction to them was . Supt. Dingman reported that as soon as weather permitted the signs would be lowered about two feet and re-aligned better. HANCOCK STREET HOUSES: Comm. Leary called attention to the deplorable condition of a house at the corner of Hancock & Third and another at the corner of Monroe and Third. He felt the houses should be removed. He was advised to discuss the problem with the Building Commissioner. On motion the meeting was adjourned. Ge . A. Blean, Clity Clerk e ti Jack K. Kiely, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. February 26, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners - (3) Leary, Putney, Colbert ABSENT: Commissioners - ( 3) Smith, Yengo, McGee OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett City Engineer - Schlieder Alderman - Nordheimer Controller - Russell Supt. of Pub. Works - Dingman City Clerk - Blean " Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty _ Mayor Kiely called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m. and noted the lack of quorum. On his recommendation the meeting was adjourned to reconvene at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5. Geo. . Blean, City Clerk ADJOURNED ME ETING 4:00 p.m. March 5, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (4) - Yengo, McGee, Putney, Colbert ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Smith, Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 4�'- Stallman, Slattery, Nordheimer, 5accucci Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Supt. of Pub. Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerks were approved. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Clerk certified that he had notified the four persons against whom the Board had levied sidewalk assessments on January 22nd of the Board's action and that none of them had protested their assessments either by mail or otherwise. No one appeared to be heard thereon at this time and the Board took action to finally confirm these assessments. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on -^srents levied for the construction of sidewalks at 107 Auburn Street, 1010 N. Cayuga Street, 207 Willow Avenue and 209 Willow Avenue, and property owners affected have been afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon as provided by the City Charter; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said assessments in the total amount of $1,073.60, wh cr were levied by this Board on January 22, 1969, be and hereby are finally approved and recommended to the Council for confirmation in accordance with the following schedule: Owner Location of Property Sq. ft. Cost Plus 10% Total Nancy H. Hulbert 107 Auburn Street 70 84.00 8.-40-- . 0 927. 0Y' Charles J. & Helen K. Korherr 1010 N. Cayuga St. 280 314.00 31.40 345.40 Mrs. Fred D. Lewis 207 Willow Avenue 260 292.00 29.20 321.20 Mrs. Virginia Polak 209 Willow Avenue 260 286.00 28.60 314.60 1073.6o Carried. WESTWOOD KNOLL: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works agrees to extend sewer service in old Hector Street from Hector Street to the southeast corner of Westwood Knoll Subdivision when the 1 developer has made a satisfactory arrangement to continue such sewer service to at least 0 eight of the lots in the subdivision during 1969; and further that the Board agrees to accept the streets of the subdivision under the normal subdivision regulations when the developer has fulfilled his obligations. Carried. -2- March 5, 1969 BIDS - SIDEWALKS: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for the construction of sidewalks during the 1969 season. Carried. N.Y.S. CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to execute a. "Memorandum of Agreement" wit:. N.X.S. Conservation Department which will provide for publie .workin the streams within the City limits without the necessity of applying for a formal permit. Carried. MARINA CONCESSION: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the operation of the Marina Concession at Cass Park on terms similar to those used in 1968 but which will _ provide for termination of the agreement in the event that the Marina is sold to the State. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE AGREEMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Agreement between Ithaca College and the City, approved as of January 1968, and which provides for the use of the Municipal Golf Course by members of the College 's golf team be renewed for the 1969 season under its present terms and conditions for the stipulated fee of $500.00. riJ Carried. n E. GREEN STREET PARKING LOT (LOT A) : The Superintendent reported that Joseph Pckerwinski' manager of Harold's Army and Navy Store, had requested the following: ; �(1) The removal of one parking meter in Parkin; Lot A to permit pedestrian access from the„ parking 1Qt to the store. This request includes permission to remove the curb at th'i .-jai n t, r (2) Voiinission to con6rete that portion of Parking Lot A'whiA lies between the curb (wheel. stop)' and the store so that freight can be carried to the store. (3) Permission to place wheel stops in the meter locations directly' in the rear of the store so th4t,more, space will.be provided adjacent to the building for carrying freight. By Conn.- Y.eo;r seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED`, that the request of Mr.' Pgkerwinski for permission to concrete 'that portion of' city land 7,ying between the north curb of Parking Lot A and his store building be granted, - and that the other requests of Mr. Pokerwinski be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. BIBBINS BALL CHANGE ORDER: By Corms. Yengo:” seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Architect Bagnardi be authorized to issue ,g change order to Stewart' & Bennett_, general contractor, to install a pipe rail at the step in Juveniite Room 1015 A Bibhins Hall at 'a cost of $45.00. Carried. GARAGE APPROPRIATION., By Cow.-Yengo, seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to add $1,650.00 to budget account A108-300 and $850.00 to .A108-400, to provide for improved wiring in the Construction and MaintenagFe' Garage. Carried. BIDS-REFUSE PACKER: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on February 24th for furnishing the City with a new garbage packer as follows: Gross Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford F800 $11,982.00 $1,100.00 $10,882.00 Long's Motor- Sales, Inc. GMC $11,256_.97 Dick Clapp Lincoln Mercury Inc. International $15,904.05 $3,905.05 $11,999..00 By C6mtn. Putney: seconded by Corn. Yengo RESOLVED, treat Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. be awarded a contract to furnish the City with a refuse packer to replace vehicle #5 for the total net sum of $10,882.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications dated January 23rd. Carried. U-DS-PARKIN G'ME`.i.'ERS, The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on February 24th for 'urnishing ,thcl''"City with 150 new parking meters as follows: Unit Price Discount Net Unit Price Total Net Bid Rockwell Mfg. Company T66.00 11.2 41 ,211.00 By Corran. Putney: 4econded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Rockwell Mfg. Company to furnish the City with parking meters as needed during 1.969 at a net unit price of $54.7 + in accordance with 1 the terms of its bid. Carried. -3- March 5, 1969 BIDS - TRUCKS: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on February 24th for furnishing the City with trucks listed in accordance with the following schedule: (A) - One 3/4 ton Pick-up (B) - Three 1/2 ton Pick-ups (C) - One 3/4 ton Pick-up with Morysville service body (D) - One 1 ton Pick-up (cab & chassis) (E) - One 4-door Sedan (F) - One 5 cubic Yard Dump Truck (G) - Three 2-1/2 ton, 3 cubic yard Dump Trucks Gross Trade-In Net Bid Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. (A) Ford F250 2,387.00 500.00 1,887.00 , (B) '+ F100 7,020.00 1,450.00 5 ,570.00 (C) " F250 3,120.00 850.00 2,270.00 (D) F350 2,349.00 650.00 1,699.00 - (E) '' Custom 2,525.00 450.00 21,075.00 (F) " F800 7,954.00 700,00 7,254.00 (G) F600 16,551.00 2,200.00 14,351.00 Long's Motor Sales, Inc. (A) GMC 2,687.52 (B) 7,616.66 (C) 3,346,57 (D) 2,798.6o (E) No bid (F) It 7,591.33 (G) " 16,185.90 Dick Clapp Lincoln (A) International 3,254.64 877.96 2,376.68 Mercury, Inc. (B) if 9,509.70 3,455.26 6,054.44 (C) 3,949.64 1,175.54 2,774.10 (D) " 2,951.59 953.66 1,997.93 (E) '° No bid (F) 12,011,55 3,517.87 8,493.68 (G) °' 21,571.29 6,314.78 15 ,256.51 Erie J. Miller, Inc. (E) Plymouth Fury 2,487.40 402.40 2,085.00 By Comm. Putney: seconded by Come-. Yengo RESOLVED, that Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. be awarded a contract to deliver the following � motor vehicles to the City in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications dated January 20, 1969, as amended on January 24 and February 4th: (A) 1 - 3/4 ton Pick-up to replace vehicle #41 (B) 3 - 1/2 ton Pick-ups to replace vehicles #247,11,12 (C) 1 - 3/4 ton Pick=up with Morrysville service #22 (D) 1 - 1 ton Pick-up (cab & chassis only) #15 (E) 1 - 4-door Sedan to replace #28 (F) 1 - 5 cubic yard Dump Truck to replace #4 (G) 3 - 2-1/2 ton 3 cubic yard Dump Trucks #35 ,37, 150 Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSORS: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on February 24th for furnishing the City with 2 portable air compressors as follows: Gateway Equipment Co. RPV-160 5,740.00 L. B. Smith, Inc. Gardner-Denver 10,458.00 4,624.00 5 ,834.00 J. A. Fusco Co. , Inc. Holman Model 11,600.00 x+,600.00 7,000.00 Central N.Y. Equip. Co.Inc. Ingersoll-Rand 10,480.00 3,270.00 7,210.00 B-G Equipment Co. , Inc. It if 7,970.00 Atlantic Tug & Equip. Co. , Inc. LeRoi 11,200.00 3,400.00 7,800.00 State Equipment Co. , Inc. Sullair Model 7,946.00 He stated that a canvass of the bids indicated the three lowest bidders did not meet the City's specifications and recommended their bids be rejected. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bids received from Gateway Equipment Company, L. B. Smith, Inc. , and J.A. Fusco, Inc. be and they hereby are rejected because all of these bids are for single k stage compressors and do not meet the City's specifications. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awareded to Central New York Equipment Company to furnish thq City with two Ingersoll-Rand 150 CFM air compressors for the total net price of $7,210.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and specifications dated February 3, 1969• Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE February 12, 1969 Luddington, David $ 15.48 Zonitch, George 15.48,, Snow, Leland 30.96` Chester. Geoffrey V. 150 48 CorOoll University 18.716.31 Murdock, C. C. 15.89 Widding, Fred 5.20 Eastern Heights Inc. 5*20° Town of Ithaca 90.37 Finger Lakes Construction Co. 302.71 Brooks, Byron E. 104.35 Burun, Joseph E 136.45 Hunter, Malcolm 171.20 City of Ithaca 46.74 City of Ithaca 94.80 City of Ithaca 22.20 City of Ithaca 54.71. City of Ithaca 65.55 City of Ithaca 35.25. Water J r 0. 0 5 Sewer Total $ `/ APP V-SD BY FINANCE COMTTEE „r A. -4- March 5 , 1969 BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on February 2 th for furnishing the City with eight steel traffic signal poles as follows: National Signal Co. Unit price: $305.00 Total Net Bid: $2,440.00 By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to National Signal Company to furnish the City with steel traffic poles for a total price of $2,440.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications dated February 4, 1969. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the following appointments : (a) James R. Grant as a Sewer Plant Operator Trainee at an annual salary of $5 ,332.OQ, the minimum of grade 25 in the Corpensation Plan, effective March 2, 1969. (b) David E. Bentz as a truck driver in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.90 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 with the 1969 supplement added, effective March 2, 1969. Carried. M.W. GUIDI PAYMENT: By Corm, Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that on invoice in the amount of $7,101.00, payable to M. W. Guidi ConstructioP Company, for contract work completed on the installation of parking lot equipment in Parking Lot D be approved for payment - it being 90% of the total contract price for this project. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract N4-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered. rendered. Carried. WEST STATE STREET: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a recommendation received from Nicholas Chacona to make Seneca Street a one-way street eastbound,from State to Meadow Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. be denied. Carried. SALVATION'. ARMY PARKING PRIVILEGE: Comm. Colbert reported receipt of a request from the Salvatioh'Army for parking privileges in front of its building at 121 West State Street. 'By ,Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo _j RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report, Carried. LIBRARY PARKING: Ccmm. Colbert reported that parking problems in the area of the new County Library were becoming extremely hard to solve. He felt the pressure for parking in this area was extreme and would continue in the future. He indicated the Parking & Traffic Committee was continuing its study of this problem with representatives of the Library. In this connection Alderman Nordheimer wondered if it would not be helpful to know the County's plans for future use of the Ithaca College buildings which it had recently purchased. WATER SERVICE REPAIRS: Alderman Nordheimer inquired about the progress being made on a study of the Board's policy about charges made for repairing or connecting water and sewer services for property owners. Comm. Yengo answered that a final report on this matter would be delayed until the Water & Sewer Committee had another meeting on the subject. EAGLES BUILDING PARKING LOT: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to develop the Urban Renewal property north of the former Eagles Building parking lot so as to provide a continuous parking lot to Seneca Way. " Carried. JEST STAIEE STREET PARKING METERS: Alderman Saccucci made another strong appea x on behalf 6A`o_f Nicholas Chacona to have two parking meters replaced in front of his property at 537-' 539 West State Street. He cited Mr. Chacona's decline of business and the fact he found it hard to rent a vacant store in the area due to lack of meters as reasons for replace- ment of the meters. Comm. Colbert advised the Board had denied Mr. Chacona's request on the basis of an engineering study which indicated the meters were removed for the safety of the general public by providing a proper and safer flow of traffic. Mayor Kiely stated he had discussed the problem with Mr. Chacona recently at which time the Superin- tendent promised to look over his situation again to see if anything relative thereto had changed. 2 -5- March 5, 1969 24-HOUR PARKING: The difficulty of enforcement of See. 15-124 providing For 24-hour consecutive parking on certain Streets was discussed but .no action taken. GARBAGE COLLECTION: The difficulty of enforcement of the Board's rules regarding garbage collection throughout the City was discussed also, but little accomplished. The matter was left with the Highway Committee for its continued attention. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:45 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. iely, Mayor I i BOARD OF PtMLIC WQRKS PROS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK •lnr M12eting 4:00 P.M. March 12, 1969 Due to a lack of quorum no meeting was held on March 12th, Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. March 26, 1969 PRESENT Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Colbert ABSENT: Commissioner Smith OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 5 - Nordheimer, Saccucci, Jones, Sullivan, Slattery Attorney - Barrett Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell. Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey City Engineer - Schlieder Jr. Engineer - Gombas GJ ":"+MINUTES: Minutes of the adjourned meeting-held on March 5th, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. SIX MILE CREEK AREA - VEHICULAR TRAFFIC: Alderman Janes presented a ccmp?.aint about motor cycles and motor scooters using .the ro^_always in the Six Mile Creek water shed area above VanNattas Dam. She felt they should be prohibited from using the area or controlled in some way. By Coma., Y.eng o s seconded by Cam. Le try RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & grounds Committee for investig- ation ,and report.' i Carried. c . WILD FLOWER ]?RESERVE: Dr.Fisher from Cornell University appeared before the Board,and pleaded for the preservation of a "Wild Flower Preserve" in the Six Mile Creek water she4 ,— area,by, erecting as appropriate sign or signs. By Comm. McGee.: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Dr. Fisher be requested to present his,request in writing, and that he be requested also to present a sketch or design of an appropriate sign to the Superintend-r for his xuroval. , Carried. WAIT AVE: - THURSTON STREET LIGHTS: The Clerk read a letter from E. J. Dymek, Director of Safety & security at Cornell University, requesting installation of additional street lights between Thurston Avenue and Dearborn Place and on Wait Avenue and Triphammer Road By Com Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney , . RESOLVED that the request be referred to the Highway Coma,.ittee for study and report. Carried. JOHN TM WATER BILL- The Clerk read a letter from John Teti protesting the amount of a water, bill received for his property at 508-508 West Court Street. He felt there was a leak- in the service between the two houses and that much of the water wes absorbed in thl ground and did not go through the sewer. He requested an adjustment in the amount of his" bill. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mr. Teti's request be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for investigation and report. Carried. GERALD P. SCHICKEL_WATER SERVI(Z: The Clerk read a letter from Gerald P. Schickel protelt- ing a bill in the amount of 5+0.00 received from the City for installing water and sewer services to his property at 202 Sunrise Road. He felt it was completely unre'i; and unequitable and asked an answer to the following,questions: 1. Is it equitable to use the $10.25 per foot rate for all installations regardless of the actual cost per foot? 2. It the amount of labor is so extraordinarily high for the City, is it equitable to force property owners to have work done by City forces, rather than by private contractors? By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mr. Schickel's protest be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for investigation and report. Carried. A -2- March 26, 1969 BIDS - COPPER TUBING, ETC. : The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on March 24th on copper tubing and brass waterworks fittings and recommended they be rejected because of faulty specifications which did not provide for a balanced bid. By Co=. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLIZ,D, that all bids received by the Superintendent on March 24th for furnishing the City with copper tubing and brass waterworks fittings, in accordance with spe(-; of February 25th, be and they hereby are rejected, and that the Superintendent be authorized to rewrite the specifications to produce a balanced bid and readvertise for bids thereon. Carried. BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE & FITTINGS: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on March ° 10th for furnishing; the City with cast iron pipe and fittings as follows: 250 feet 250 feet 3,000 feet of 6" _ r°. 81" of 12" Fittings Total Bid US Pipe & Foundry Co. 1.S ':,'_�. 2.74/ft 4.62/ft $ 3,08�t.57 c 18,112.Q7 Griffin Pipe Prod.Co. 1.97 2.81 4.73 3,296.85 18,597.55 Warren Pipe & Fdry.Div. of Shahmoon Ind. ,Inc. 1.97 2.80 4.73 3,355.00 18,737.40 Clow Corporation 2.26 3.21 5.44 3,452.74 21,140.24 Millar Supply, Inc. 2.57 3.66 6.15 4,066.00 24,073.50 Robert D. Spence,Inc. 3,212.88 3,212.88 Russell Pipe & Fdry.Inc. 3,558.35 3,558.35 He advised that pipe purchased from U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. , the low bidder, in past 'r-7,:+s had not been satisfactory. He felt that some of the pipe had been defective because it split after placement in the ground and the supplier had failed to make good on it or make any satisfactory adjustment for the loss suffered by the City. He therefore recom- mended the bid submitted by U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. be rejected based on past performancp. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid received from U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. on cast iron water pipe and fittings be and hereby is rejected because of unsatisfactory materials and service previously supplied by this Company. Carried. The superintendent then recommended acceptance of the bid received from Griffin Pipe Products Co. , the next lowest bidder. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the extended comparison bid of the Griffin Pipe Products Company in the 0" amount of $18,597.55 be approved as the lowest bid for cast iron water pipe and fittings rneeting the specifications of Feb. 11, 1969: and that said GriffinT. ipe Products Company be awarded a contract for furnishing the City with pipe and fittings during 1969 at unit prices in accordance with tl,-z terms of its bid. Carried. BIDS - CEMENT ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE! The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on March 10th for furnishing the City with cement asbestos sewer pipe as follows: 250 feet 250 feet 300 feet 1000 feet of 4' of 6`' of 8" of 121 Total Bid Terms LeValley McLeod,Inc. 7979 Pt. 1.0 ft. 1.00/ft. 1.63/ft. 2,572.50 2 l0;net 30 Johns-Mansville Sales Corp. .84 1.21 1.11 1.92 2,765.50 2/10�net 30 ' Robert D. Spence,Inc. .77 1.17 1.07 2.25 3,056.00 net 30 He recommended acceptance of the low bid received from LeValley McLeod, Inc. By Coma. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Colbert RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to LeValley McLeod, Inc. for furnishing the Ca.t­v cement asbestos sewer pipe during 1969 at unit prices in accordance with the terms of ltti bid. Carried. BIDS - Rotary 7'h-ist Bearing Assembly: The Superintendent reported receipt of only one Rd on March 19th for furnishing the City with a thrust bearing assembly for the trickl- ing filter at the Sewage Treatment Plant. The bid is listed as follows: The Eimco Corporation $1,713.50 He recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to The Eimco Corporatism for furnishing the City with a thrust bearing for the Rotary Distributor of the trickling filter at the Sewage Treatment Plant for the total amount of $1,713.50 in accordance with specifications of February 20th and the terms of its bid. Carried. -3-- March 26, 1969 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - STATE AID: The Superintendent reviewed requirements of N.Y.S. Health Department to continue the City's eligibility for state aid for the operation and maintenance of its Sewage Treatment Plant. By Corm. Yengo: seconded by Comer. Leary RESOLVED, that Assistant Superintendent Hannan be authorized and directed to prepare a letter and transmit it to New York State Dept. of Health indicating that the City is com- plying with the following requirements: (a) The City shall nake continuing; investigation and elimination of infiltration of groundwater into the sewer system. (b) The City shall continue to evaluate the sludge handling process and equipment to determine the need for expansion and/or reconditioning of these facilities . (c) That amendment of.the City:'s sewer use ordinance for revised limits on toxic substances is currently under discussion in preparation for a proper amendment as requested by N.Y.S. Health Dept. Carried. JOE SCAGLI®NE WATER SERVICE: The Superintendent read a letter from Edw. P. Abbott, attorpey for Jos. Scaglione, protesting a bill in the amount of $250.80 charged'his client for installation of a water line during; 1960 to serve his property at 311 E. Lincoln Street. For stated reasons he felt his client was overcharged and requested a refund be made to him in the amount of $225.30. ( Clerk's note - a history of this matter dates back to Sept. 9, ,196 + . See BPW Book 16, pgs. 110, 117 and 205) . ;By Corn. Yengo: seconded by Corm. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Abbott's letter 'be referred to the City Attorney for reply in accord- �_)ance with this Board's former action, dated August 25, 1965. Carried. LANSING WATER. DISTRICT.: The Sun_erintenclent reported water service had been extended to Lansing Water.District- over the weekend on ar- emergency basis due to a break in the District's system. , Hei. requested approval of this emergency.. action and recommended that a charge of $120.00 per day or fraction thereof be approved as a fair charge for the District to pay in addition to regular rates for this service. By' Covm. Colbert: seconded by Corm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent's action taken to furnish a supply of water on an emergency basis to Lansing Water District be approved; and that in addition to the normal, charges for the water .the_District be required to pay a service charge of $120.00 per day - :)r,, fracti0 thereof for each day of emergency service,, and 3E`IT FLRTFER RESOLVED, that the matter of establishing a policy on 'furnishing such service in the 'event. of future emergencies be referred to the ?Dater & Sewer Committee for study and, report Carried. TAYLOR PLACE:, The Superintendent read a letter from J. D. Gallagher Co. , Inc. requesting the. Ci.ty'to extend the sanitary sewer line and water line in the extension of Taylor Place , and gravel- base and pave said extension, with the expense of the sewer line to be borne by the developer. By Cq*m:' McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED,, that the Board authorizes the Water & Sewer Division to extend water and sewer services ?northward in Tavlor Place to the north line of the Gallagher subdivision when a satis,tactOry'_deposit has been made to pay for the cost of the sewer installation; and. on the further condition„that the developer agrees to furnish proper deeds giving the City title to the streets involved. Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Corn. Putney RESOLVED, that the Construction & Maintenance Division be authorized to extend Taylor Place northward when the J. D. Gallagher Company has installed proper drainage and - properly r ough-#traded the street right-of-way under the following conditions- (a) That the City Engineer shall approve the street design and profile and the drainage before the work is started. (b) That the City Engineer shall determine the size of culvert necessary to carry Williams Brook under Taylor Place with the understanding that'the City will pay the difference in cost between a 24­ culvert`"required to be supplied by the " developer and the size actually installed. (c) That the 'developer shall agree'to furnish proper deeds giving the City title to the streets involved. Carried. ELMIRA ROAD: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary EESOLVED, that the By-Way Corporation be granted permission to develop parking and land- scaping within the right-of-way of the 300 block of Elmira Road in accordance with a site plan approved by the City Engineer, dated March 26, 1969' and that such permission be sub- ject to approval of the City Attorney and the fur ther condition that the grantee furnish the City with liability insurance including a hold harmless clause. Carried. -4- March 26, 1969 MODJESKI & PIASTERS REPORT ON COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: The Superintendent reported that the report received from Modjeski & Masters on the replacement of the Columbia Street bridge had been reviewed by members of the Board and he recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Colbert RESOLVED, that the report received from Modjeski & Masters on the comparison of replace- ment cost of the Columbia Street Bridge be approved: and that a voucher received from said Modjeski & busters in the amount of $3,864.95 as its fee for the preparation of the report be approved for payment. Carried. E. GREET STREET P_ARKI_NC LOT (LOT A) : Further action was taken on requests received from Harold's Army & 'I'Iavy Store , presented at the last meeting, as follows: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the removal of one parking meter and its replacement' with a No--Parking sign in Parking Lot A adjacent to the rear entrance of Harold's Army & Navy Store upon the payment in advance of an annual fee of x200.00 per year with the understanding that the Mavor and City Clerk be authorized to make satisfactory arranne- ments for the annual payment and other related details, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the request for additional wheel stops in the rear of the store be denied. Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: The Superintendent recommended approval of payments to several contractors for work completed on Bibbins Hall and they were acted upon as follows: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that payments for contract work completed during February by contractors on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows : (1) Superior Electric Co. for electrical work in the total net amount of $2,492.10. (2) Hull Plumbing & Heating Co. for heating and ventilating work in the total net amount of $3,774.6o. (3) Hull Plumbing & Heating Co. for plumbing work in the total net amount of $4,817.70. Carried. Architect Bagnardi presented extras for approval as follows: (1) Different fixtures in cell block estimated - $1,071.00. (2) Holding room adjacent to Court Room estimated at $1,110.00. (3) Fire alarm system on 4th floor estimated at $422.00. (4) Installation of telephone jack at booking desk estimated at $51.25. (5) Underground conduit on East Clinton instead of overhead wires estimated at $303.75. (6) Credit for shelf and hook in cells - $135.00. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Colbert RESOLVED, that the Board approves extras #1 anc #2 above. Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that extra #3 above be approved. Carried. By Comm. Putney- seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that extra #4 above be approved and extra #6 be accepted. Carried. During a discussion of extra #5 above it was pointed out that City forces had agreed to do the excavating and the Superintendent felt that the City could purchase and install the conduit at a lesser cost. This extra was therefore rejected. Architect Bagnardi then discussed a proposal to have the building sandblasted at an estimated cost of $4,451.00 and have it pointed at an estimated cost of $ ?51.00. It was decided to study this proposal further before taking final action thereon. SALVATION ARMY PARKING PRIVILEGE: Comm. Colbert explained that there was no precedent for granting the Salvation Army parking privileges in front of its building at 121 West State Street. He felt establishment of a Ho-Parking zone similar to those in front of churches might be the answer. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board recommends the establishment of a No-Parking zone at this location and recommends that the Council amend Sec. 15-180 of the Code of Ordinances to provide for such a zone. Carried. ' i DUTCH ELM DISEASE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the Superintendent to enter on private property with City equipment, within an area of approximately 700 feet from DeWitt Park, for the purpose of removing dead or dying elm wood in the area in an effort to control the spread of dutch elm disease to the park area- anc. that the Superintendent be limited to exercis- ing this authority only in cases where property owners involved have agreed in writing to permit such entry. Carried. -5- March 26, 1969 WATER BILL TXPUrIGED: The Superintendent recommended expungement of water bills rendered to the General Fund for service at Bibbins Hall, between December 26, 1967 and February 1, 1969, because the bills were based on minimum readings for a 2 meter whereas usage was only 700 cu, ft, compared with 112200 cu. feet for minimum use. He reported that only $88.32 of these bills had been paid and he recommended it be refunded to the General Fund and that the balance thereof be expunged. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bills for water and sewer service to Bibbins Hall between December 29, 1967and February 1, 1969 be expunged- and that any amounts paid on these bills be ordered refunded to the General Fund's maintenance account for this building. Carried. CLIFFORD ARTHUR _GRIEVANCE: The Superintendent reported that Clifford Arthur, an equipment operator, had been discharged for his failure to perform an assigned task and that the Laborers ' Union had presented a grievance on his behalf seeking, to reinstate him and requesting that he be paid for his loss of time. The Superintendent reported that after a review of the case he had denied the alleged grievance. He recommended it be referred to the Finance Committee for further review. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Arthur's grievance be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report: and that the Clerk be directed to notify Mr. Arthur that the Board will hold a public hearing thereon at its next regular meeting to be held on April 9, 1969. Carried. OFFICE MANAGER: The Superintendent reported the Civil Service Commission had revised the specifications for the position of Office Manager so that it now applies to responsible �J charge of' office management and account keeping activities in one or more division of the Dept.,. of.Public Works. By Comm-: Putney: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOtAD, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to establish the position of Office Manager in the Construction & Maintenance Division of the Dept. of Public Works . Carried. SNOW CONFERENCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED,, that the Superintendent be authorized to attend the 9th Annual North American Snow Conference to be held in Bethlehem,.Pa. from April 9 to 11; and that' he be reimbursed for his traveling expenses which shall include lodging, meals, and registration. ` Carried. YUETTA SMITH APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mrs. Yuetta Smith be appointed to the position of Account Clerk in tlie� Construction & Maintenance Division, that her appointment shall become effective 'as of March ^3, 1969, that it be provisional-, and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried, BIDS -' FILL, PILES, ETC. : The Superintendent recommended the solicitation of bids for approximately 1+,000 cubic vards of granular fill to raise the average depth of the site for the swimming pool, bath house , and ice skating rink at' Cass Park by approximately four feet. By Comm- Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids as recommended with the understanding -that the Inlet Valley Committee shall first approve a set of plans and specifications for this purpose. Carried. APPOINTMENTS- By Corn. Putney- seconded by Corm. Yengo RESOLVED,, that the Board hereby approves the following appointments: (a) Ho-aard Austin as a laborer in the ?dater & Sewer` Division @ $2 .19, per hour, the minimtur of Grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, effective March 17, 1969. (b) Jeffrey Redsicker as a laborer in the Construction & Maintenance Division @ $2.19 ppr hqur;- the minimum of Grade 21, effective March 17, 1969. ( c) John E. Chilson as a laborer in the' Constructicn & Maintenance Division 0 $2.19`'pex hour, the ninimum of Grade 21, effective. March 26, 1969. ' Carried. LOCUS ROGERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED; that the Board approves the promotion of Louis Rogers to the position of Maintenance Man in the Water and Sewer Division at $2 .90 per hour, the third increment. step ,of Grade 23 in the Compensation Plan with the 1969 supplement added, effective Marcia 30, 1969. Carried. 296 - 6 - Mi.rch 26, 1969 PARKIP?G IF METERED ZOD?ES: The Superintendent reviewed the practice of the Dept. of Public 'corks whereby streets in areas where there are parking meters are swept every night during the months of March through November. He called attention to the difficulty experienced by sweeping crews because the present ordinance permits fifteen-minute parking in metTred zones between 2:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. He recommended that the Council be requested to alp-end Sec, 15- 117 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit parking in such zones . By Comm. Colbert : seconded by Conn. Leary RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Parking F- Traffic Committee for study and report . Carried. BUS ROUTES: Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Supt. , reported that initial meetings had been held with representatives of Tompkins County Hospital, Cornell University anO Ithaca Colleget� to discuss the possibility of extending the City's bus routes to service these three institutions . He stated proposals had been submitted both to the Hospital and Ithaca College but not to Cornell ,yet. THURSTON-WAIT AVENUE TRAFFIC: Junior Engineer Gombas presented and reviewed a sketch showing a proposed widening of the Thurston-Wait Avenue intersection together with pro- posed widening and improvement of Wait Avenue deemed necessary to improve the traffic problems in this area. By Comm.Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board approves a continuing study of the traffic problem in this area; and that the Engineering Department be authorized to contact University authorities and the Ithaca Planning Board in an effort to develop a project for the solution of the traffic problem in this area. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee , as listed on audit abstract #5 and #6-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. PARKING & TRAFFIC COMMITTEE REPORT: Comm. Colbert presented the results of recent meetings of the Parking and Traffic Committee as follows: South Avenue - a request for no parking - still under study W. State - Fulton - traffic light - still under study . , Lincoln - Tioga - traffic light - approved, poles ordered Buffalo - Plain - traffic light - equipment ordered Parking Lot D - operation by concession - action delayed until City has time to get history of its present operation. Octopus - Bozzone recommendations (12/11/68) - (1) to prohibit parking from bridge to Meadow during morning and evening - deemed 3mpratticalc (2) to eliminate curbs by railroad tracks -' this will happen; and (3) to cut back dogleg on Elm St. - still under study. Tompkins Co. - Comm. Colbert felt present improvements are temporary only and Library Parking, asked that a study of off-street parking requirements in the Etc. area be made. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes a study of off-street parking requirements in the vicinity of Tompkins County Library be made by the Traffic Engineer. Carried. Aurora-Prospect - request for a traffic light - not recommended by Traffic Intersection -- Engineer. EDWARD PORCARI: Alderman Saccucci presented a corplaint from Edward Porcari, 209 Washington Street, that cross walks leading to the sidewalk in front of his home at the corner of Esty and Washington Streets, which were installed by the City, had raised about 1' above the level of his walk causing a dangerous condition. He sought relief. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Porcari 's complaint be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for investigation and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:10 p.m. ` ,r ,1 ✓yr{ /' `�. � �' .i Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk r' Jack K. Kiely, Mayor+ l BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDIPIGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. April 9, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (6) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Colbert Aldermen (4) - Slattery, Nordheimer, Saccucci, Stallman Attorney - Barrett Jr, Engineer - Gombas Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Controller - Russell Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Engineer - Schlieder Deputy Clerk - Grey Mayor Kiely welcomed Comm. Smith back after a period of convalescence from a recent illness. PUBLIC HEARING - CLIFFORD ARTHUR: Mayor Kiely opened a hearing scheduled for this time on an alleged grievance of Clifford Arthur. Henry Wilson, Attorney for the Laborers' Union reviewed Mr. Arthur's grievance which he filed as a result of his being dismissed from employment on February 24, 1969. He stated that Mr. Arthur had been assigned to sharpen tools in the forge room at 7:00 a.m. on February 13th, that when he went to the forge room he found the forge was inoperative because of water leaking from the roof, th;t he could not start it and lighted a salamander to dry it out. He then started making brooms for the street sweeper in the forge area. At 9:00 a.m. when Mr. Fidler returned - and found out he was not sharpening tools he sent him out sanding streets. He contended Mr. Arthur did not refuse to do the job assigned to him and that his dismissal for this reason was invalid. He mintained that the action takea. to„dismiss Mr. Arthur was comple” y arbitrary, unfair and unjust. He pleaded with the Board to reinstate Mr. Arthur i mmeidately.. ouhn A. Douoerty, Assistant to the Superintendent, presented the City's_ case and main+-i-• 1 his position that Mr. Arthur did refuse to perform his assigned work and that he did not, report..the forge's being inoperative to his supervisor who assigned the work to him. He fil,ed:__vritten statements regarding all events leading to Mr. Arthur's dismissal with the Clerk.. By ,Cpmm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESO . D� that Mr. Arthur's grievance be referred to the Finance Committee for further study and report ,at the Board's ,next regular meeting on April 23rd. Carried. Manx Kiely, c]psed the hearing. MIN �Simutes..of,the preceding meeting, as reQOrded by„the C erls, were approved. WILLOV AVENUE EXTENSION: The Clerk read a letter from J. R. Vasse, Realtor, cc behalf of �urinsonIs, Boatyard. He advised. that his client intended to make commercial use pf the northeriy portion of its property along Willow Avenue Extension (knawri`also as Fier Rd;) azd he requested,the Board to establish this roadway for public use. By, CQmm.,+Yengo:',seconded by,Comm. McGee RESOLVED,, that the request be referred,t.o the Highway Committee f'or .study and report._ 'Carried. MARINA;- T1ki Clerk reported a large;demand ,for boat slips at the City's Marina and;also sow ompl`ai.Ats about the depth of water,in the Farina. He su*gested that the-marine,lie inspected be `gre jrise of the lage level and determine 3 f any"dredging needed to l e;done. By Cpl. Yengp seconded'by Comm. Leary RE$OLVEb;,;that .the matter be referred to `tYie'13u3 l4inga .& Grounds Committee "for study and ,? P.9rt,: .'Carried. RECREA'ito -PROJECT*S: A recommendation, of ifie-'Tanni-ng lodid 'to y'establish priorities oni recreational project's which was presented to the 'Council on April _2nd was reported by the Clerk. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recoemendatieas be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration. Carried, ELMIRA ROAD: Attorney Barrett reported that further discussion of By-Way, Corporation's request for, use of right-of-way on the Elmira Road now disclosed that the area in ques+I^n is owned by- Tompkins County and'that the petitioner was pursuing the matter with the County.,; OFFICE MANAGER: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported that the Board's request for the creatlgp of the position of Office Manager in the Construction & Maintenance Division had beern"- denied by the Common Council on April 2nd. 6� -2- April 9, 1969 FRANK GOMBAS: By Comm. Putney:seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Frank Gombas, Junior Engineer, be authorized to attend a regional Vorkshop on Urban Arterial Traffic Improvements to be held at Saratoga Springs+ N.Y. from May 11 to May 14,1969; and that the cost of his travel, meals, lodging and registration while in attendance shall be borne by the City. Carried, AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSN. MEETING: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Assistant to Superintendent, and City Engineer be authorized to attend the annual conference of the Upstate New York Chapter of the American Public Works Association to be held in Buffalo, N.Y. during the period from May 11 to May 14; and that the cost of their registration, travel, meals and lodging while in attendance be borne by the City. Carried. TEMPORARY TRUCK DRIVERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to increase the work force within the Construction & Maintenance Division by adding two temporary truck drivers for the 1969 construction season. Carried. SCHOOL GUARD: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported the Council had requested the Board to investigate the need for a school guard at Cascadilla and Plain Streets. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Acting Traffic Engineer be authorized to investigate the need for a school guard on Cascadill6 Street in the vicinity of Plain Street, as requested by the Common Council; and that he report his recommendations directly to the Council. Carried. MAYORS' CONFERENCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo SOLVED, that the Superintendent and the City Engineer be authorized to attend the annuF7l meeting of the Conference of Mayors and other Municipal Officials to be held in Rochester_ , N. Y. from June 1 to June 5; and that their traveling expenses including registration, lodging, meals, etc. while in attendance shall be borne by the City. Carried. SOUTH AVENUE: The Acting Traffic Engineer reported a request for No-Parking on South Avenue was still under study. WEST STATE-FULTON: It was reported that a request for a traffic signal at West State and Fulton Streets was under study also. BIDS - PORTABLE SWIMMING POOL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a portable swimming pool to be used in the area south of State Street, north of Six Mile Creek and between Meadow and Cayuga Streets. Carried. WILD FLOWER PRESERVE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to erect a suitable sign at the entrance to the VanNatta's Dam area in Six Mile Creek watershed indicating that the area is open to pedestrian traffic only; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it also be authorized to erect a suitable sign within the area calling attention to the wold flowers and reminding the public that it is illegal to pick the flowers. Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: Assistant Supt. Rannan recommended approval of payments to severai contractors for work completed on Bibbins Hall and they were acted upon as follows: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Camm. Yengo RESOLVED, that payments for contract work completed during March by contractors on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows: Hull Heating & Plumbing Company, Est. #2, in the amount of $4,995.00 for plumbing work.. Superior Electric Constr.Co. , Est. #2, in the amount of $4,83T.50 for electrical work ' Stewart & Bennett, Est. #1, in the amount of $1T,031.60 for general construction. Carried. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that action taken by this Board on March 26th to approve an extra for the construction of a detention room be amended by increasing the cost thereof from $1,100.0,P to $1,264.00; and that Stewart & Bennett be authorized to proceed under its contract with following approved extras: (1) Construction of a detention room adjacent to the Court Roan as the fourth floor at a total additional cost of $1,264.00. (2) Construction of an exterior window in the Violations Room on the first floor at a total additional cost of $863.00. -3- April 9, 1969 (3) Repoint the joints on the exterior of the building at a total additional cost of $851.00. (4) Sandblast the exterior of the building at a total additional cost of $4,451.00. Carried. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Superior Electric Company be authorized to place an additional conduit into the communications room on the second floor at a total additional cost of $96.00, Carried. BIDS: The Clerk reported receipt on April 7th of various bids as follows: CONCESSION - CASS PARK MARINA David Arnold $355.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to David Arnold for operation of the Concession at Cass Park Marina during the 1969 season for the stated sum of $355.00 in accordance with the terms of his bid and specifications therefor, dated March 13. Carried. SLUICE GATE Rodney Hunt Company $1,393.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Rodney Hunt Company for furnishing the City with a sluice gate for the total amount of $1,393.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications, dated March 12, 1969. P=, Carried. GUARD RAIL - INLET PARK ROAD L.S. Lee & Son 600 feet of guide railing 1,980.00 4 cable guide rail anchors 1,000.00 295 feet corrugated beam guide rail 1 135.75 $4,115-75 METAL PIPE ARCH 80 l.f. 40 1.f. 79" x 49" 8 Ga. 85" x 5 4" 8 Ga. Tot al Bi d Chemung Supply Corp. 27.32/ft - $2195.60 29.30 ft -. $1,172.00 3,3 7. n 30 Empire State Culvert Corp. 24.20 1936.00 27.20 1,088.00 3,024.00 h/1On30 Armco Steel Corp. 26.55 2124.00 29.00 1,160.00 3,284.00 n/30 MOSQUITO CONTROL Sunrise Spraying Service 12 applications @ $228.17 each $2,750.40 GRAVEL Item 2EC - Selected" Borrow; item 3 - Sub-base course , granular material; item 4 � sub- base course, selected granular material. Per Ton Delivered Per ton - Loaded Item 2EC Item 3 Ite-m-7 Item 2EC Item 3 Its_, Carpenter's Backhoe & Dozing Service, Inc. 1.25 1.25 2.25 445 .45 1.25 Landstrom Gravel Company 1.40 1.40 3.30 .50 .50 1.50 ASPHALT CONCRETE Per Ton Loaded General Crushed Stone Co.--Asphalt Concrete binder course (item 51) 7.25 if " base course #lA (item 45) 6.80 it " top course #1A (item 51) 7.25 " " top course #1AC (item 51) 7.70 " top course #2A (item 52) 8.75 hot patch mix 7.85 top course (Kover Seal) 8.75 BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS Per Gallon Coppers Company, Inc. 10,000 gal. of medium curing asphalt .1950 20,000 gal. asphaltic emulsion .1850 6,000 gal. cationic asphaltic emulsion .2150 medium curing asphalt, loaded in City trucks .1600 asphaltic emulsion, loaded in City trucks .1500 4 -4- April 9, 1969 -CRUSHED LIMESTONE Cayuga Crushed Stone Co. #lA @ $2 .30 perton at supplier's plant loaded in city #1 & #2 @ 2.20 " " it 11 vehicle #lA @ 3.00 " " delivered by truck to city's storage #1 & #2 @ 2.90 " " it 11 1' yard STORM SEWER PIPE (CORRUGATED METAL PIPE) 12" 15" 1811 2111 2415 30" 361' 4211 4811 Armco Steel Corporation 1.85 2.19 2.59 2.95 r.0�+ 791 7.90 9.37 10.74 Empire State Culvert Corp. 1.65 1.95 2.35 2.65 3.15 4.40 7.10 8.25 9.79 Chemung Supply Corp. 1.94 2.32 2.73 3.09 4.23 5.16 8.28 9.84 11.26 Lane Pipe Corporation 1.99 2.36 2.78 3.18 4.34 5.28 8.50 10.09 11.56 CONCRETE PIPE L. S. Lee & Son 1. 0-2.-20 2.75 3.85 6.40 8.80 11.80 15.45 19.8Q TRANSIT-MIX CONCRETE 1-2-4 1-2-4 1-2-3i5 1-2-3i 1-2-4 1-2-4 Portland _Hi_-E_a_r_ly Portland Hi-Early Portland Hi-Earl� University Sand & Gravel Co. 14.25 14 9- 0 1' -50 15.20 14475 15.15 Plus 75¢ per yard for heated concrete 1/10; n/30 Cayuga Crushed Stone Co. 16.00 17.50 17.00 18.50 16.00 17.50 Plus $1.00 per yard for heated concrete 2/10; n/30 GRANITE CURB 1250 feet 125 Feet 130 Feet 5 11 x1611 5 11xl61? 51171611 Straight 80' Radius 20' Radius Syracuse Stone Co. , Inc. 3.95 5.75 5.75 per l.f. North Carolina Granite Corp. 4.25 6.13 6.13 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that contracts be awarded to each of the respective low bidders on guard rails, metal pipe arch, mosquito control, gravel, asphalt concrete, bituminous products, crushed limestone, metal storm sewer pipe, concrete storm sewer pipe, transit-mix concrete and granite curb in accordance with the terms of each of the respective bids as follows: Guard Rails - to L.S. Lee & Son at unit prices shown in bid Metal Pipe Arch - to Empire State Culvert Corp. at unit prices Mosquito Control - to Sunrise Spraying Service for total bid of $2,750.04 Gravel - to Carpenter's Backhoe & Dozing Service at unit prices Asphalt Concrete - to General Crushed Stone Co. at unit prices Bituminous Products - to Koppers Company at unit prices Crushed Limestone - to Cayuga Crushed Stone Corp. at unit prices Metal Storm Sewer Pipe - to Empire State Culvert Corp. at unit prices Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe - to L. S. Lee & Son at Unit prices Transit-Mix Concrete - to University Sand & Gravel Company at unit prices Granite Curb - to Syracuse Stone Co. at unit prices Carried. BIDS - SIDEWALKS: Only one bid, listed as follows, was received on April 7th for sidewelx construction during 1969: ' V. Giordano Construction Co. - remove and replace 4" concrete.sidewalks @ $1.55 per sq.ft. 11 it 11 _ to ,� 11 611 11 11 fi $1.65 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid on sidewalk construction be referred to the City Engineer for study and recommendation. Carried. WAIT-THURSTON AVENUES: Comm. McGee reported the Superintendent and City Engineer had met.. with Cornell University officials and discussed the proposed realignment of Wait and Thurston Avenues with them and that the Engineering Department was proceeding with a redesign of this intersection acceptable to all concerned. He reported further that the Superintendent had met with Mr. Dymek, Director of Safety Division at Cornell, and explained to him that improved street lighting for the area between Thurston Avenue and Dearborn Place was scheduled for 1970. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #7-1969 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 9,1969 Longer, James F. $ 15.89 Kuckes, Arthur 17,40 Payne, Mildred 15.00 Chase, Francis 5.20 Eastern Heights Inc. 10,40 Anagnost, Christopher 52.08 Gordon, Molly 91.45 Dr. Yale & Dr. Mcxeen 15.39 Cornell University 488.72 Cornell University 473.08 City of Ithaca 15.00 City of Ithaca 423.12 City of Ithaca 3.42 City of Ithaca 46.74 City of Ithaca 13.12 City of Ithaca 109.95 City of Ithaca 166.86 Water— L_ 914_73 Total $1963.02 Sewer 1+8.29 A D��'? � C0M7IT�PEE 4 -5- April 9, 1969 e� JOHN TETI WATER BILL: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the sum of $57.65 be ordered expunged from a water and sewer bill rendered to John Teti for his property at 508-5082 West Court Street because it is the sense of this Board that this water could not have entered into the sanitary sewer system. Carried. GERALD P. SCHICKEL WATER SERVICE: Assistant Superintendent Hannan recommended re-affirmation of the Board's policy on repairing or installing water services which had been questioned by Mr. Schickel at the last meeting. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby reaffirms its present rates approved for installation of water and/or sewer services; and that it reaffirms its position that it is not feasible to permit private contractors to perform work within the public right-of-way. Carried. Alderman Nordheimer felt the Board did not answer Mr. Schickel's specific questions about his invoice for installing water and sewer service to his property at 202 Sunrise Rd. Asst. Supt. Hannan agreed to answer Mr. Schickel by letter. WATER & SEWER RATES: Comm. Yengo expressed the thanks of the Water & Sewer Committee to the Controller for furnishing it with requested information on water and sewer rates. INLET PARK ROAD LIGHTS: Comm. Leary wondered when street lights were scheduled for installation on Inlet Park Road. . By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comn. Yengo RESOLVED, that this matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. r CAYUGA INLET TREES: Assistant Supt. Hannan read a letter from Mrs. J. L. Hoard on behalf of the Garden Information Center requesting q g permission to sponsor a civic planting proposal to plant a windbreak of willow trees along the west bank of Cayuga Inlet, from a point opposite the Cornell Boathouse north to Johnson's Boatyard, a distance of approximately 600 feet - labor to be furnished by Cornell crewmen and the Garden Information Center to pay for the trees and all transportation costs. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that this request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby designates the week of May 5 to 9 as Spring Clean-Up Weep in the City during which time all materials placed at the curb on regular garbage days will be hauled away by city forces. Carried. PARKING IN PARKING METER ZONES: Alderman Nordheimer requested an opportunity to meet with the Traffic & Parking Committee when it considers a recommendation to prohibit parking in; parking meter zones between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. , WASHINGTON PARK SKATING RINK: Alderman Saccucci once again recommended the abandonment of the skating rink at Washington Park in favor of a ball-playing area there. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that Alderman Saccucci's recommendation be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for further study and report . Carried. EDWARD PORCARI SIDEWALK: Engineer Schlieder reported he had inspected the condition of Mr. Porcari's sidewalk at the corner of Esty & Washington Street and felt the raised condition complained about was due to frost in the ground. He promised to inspect it after all frost had left the ground and try to correct it if needed. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 5 :15 p.m. 1 , f' Geo. A. Blear, City Clerk rr % Jack K. Kiel ayor i •"r Ir rlil�Mlr rM�wt�r C%TY D!' ! CA, NW YORK Regular MeeWq 4:00 p.m. April 23, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - K3ekV Commissioners (4) • Smith, Peso, Leary, Putney ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Maree, Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen t2 j-- Stallman, Nordheimer Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Superintendent - Dingman Administrative Assistant - Spano Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk -- Orey Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were duly approl—' CLIFFORD ARTHUR GRIEVANCE: Comm. Putney presented a written report of the Committee's findings regarding Clifford Arthur's grievance. (Copy attached to minutes.) lie recommended its denial. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the grievance filed February 25, 1969 over the dismissal of Clifford Arthur be denied. Carried. BIDS-AIR COMPIMSSOR: Mr. C. Dickens, President of Glessner Corp. , appeared before the Board and explained that Central N.Y. Equipment Company had filed fOr voluntary bankrim+^- and that it could no longer supply the City with two Ingersoll-Rand compressors for which the City awarded it a contract on March 5th. He informed the Board that his Company had been approved as the franchised dealer for Ingersoll-Rand equipment in the Syracuse area in place of the bankrupt Company and asked that it be permitted to supply the City with ` the two air compressors at the same price as bid by Central N.Y. Equipment Company. He agreed to get a letter from Central N.Y. Equipment Co. assigning its interest in the matter, return the City's purchase orders, etc. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the matter of acquiring the compressors from the Gleasener Corporation be referred to the Superintendent with power to act upon receipt of the necessary documents. Carried. CHERRY STREET: Attorney Barrett felt there was some question as to whether Cherry Street � was supposed to be 48 or 50 feet wide and that the Board should take some action to decl--- it a 50-foot street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED0 that the matter be refrred to the City Engineer for study ant report. Carried. Controller Russell. introduced Mr. Joseph Speno, newly appointed Administrs;M ve Aide to tie Controller, who had been in municipal service since April 14th. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the following appointments: (a) Carl E. Bover - Laborer in Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.10 the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, effective April 21, 1969. (b) Leon G. McLaugblin- Laborer in Water & Sewer Division at $2.19 per hour, the minimuap of grade 21, effective April 16, 1969. (c) Charles Ward - Laborer in the Water & Sewer Division at $2.19 per hour, the minimum of grade 21, effective April 9, 1969. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the promotion of Jack Hamilton and Donald Sharpsteen as Maintainers in 4Me Censtruction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.80 per hour, the minimum of grade 25 in the Compensation Plan with the 1969 supplement added: effective April 27, 1969. Carried. MARINA: The Superintendent reported that the docks at the Marina Were being repaired and that some dredging would be done in front of the gas dock. He advised the rising lake level would take care of the need for dredging within the Marina itself. RESOLVM THAT the grievance filed February 25, 1969 over the dismissal of Clifford Arthur be denied. Mr. Arthur was assigned to sharpen points in the Forge room on February 14 at 7 a.m. Mr. Arthur on finding the Forge inoperative did not report to the superior and ask for reassignment. He had been warned on several occasions that failure to perform an assigned task would be a cause for dismissal. At the hearing held by the Superintendent on March 13, testimony was presented to show that the Forge was not in operating condition. No testimony was presented to show that Mr. Arthur attempted to operate the Forge or that he made any attempt to have the Forge made operative so that he could perform the assigned task nor would he report to his superior that he could not do so. Testimony was presented to the affect that blacksmithing is a skilled trade and should not be assigned without being equally rated. The specification for equipment operator is sufficiently broad to include the sharpening of points in the Forge room and 114r. Arthur is sufficiently skilled to have performed this task. No agreement between the city and the union provides for the establishment of a separate classification for this type of work. Testimony was presented that Tyr. Arthur was dismissed as a reprisal because the union had submitted a grievance on his behalf on February 13. Mr. Dougherty denies this allegation and points to the warning received by Mr. Arthur on June 26, 1965. The central question involved here is whether an employee is expected to carry out to the best of his ability a task assigned by a supervisor. Mr. Arthur has repeatedly ahovm that he does not feel that he must do work as directed. April 23, 1969 /s/ Richard Putney -2- April 23, 1969 CAYUGA IPTIRT TREES: The Superintendent reported he was arranginP with the Flood Protection contractor for permission to plant a wind-break of trees along the west bank of the Inlet as requested by the Garden Information Center at the April 9th meeting. He indicated it would be done at no expense to the City. WASHINGTON PARK SKATING RINK: The Superintendent rec ommended approval of Alderman Saccucci's repeated recommendations to abandon the skating rink at Washington Park. Mr. Cutia, Director of the Youth Bureau, could see no forseeable use of the area for this purpose and offered no objection. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to abandon the skating rink at Washington Park and regrade the area.. Carried. ?NICHOLAS PARENTE: The Superintendent reported receipt of a request from Nicholas Parente , owner of property at 307 N. Meadow, for permission to buy a portion of the Buffalo Street Pumping Station upon which to construct a driveway adjacent to the south side of his property. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that payments for contract work completed during April by contractors on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows: Stewart & Bennett, estimate #2 in the amount of $9,907.20 for general construction. Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. , estimate #2 in the amount of $1,890.00 for heating and ventilating work. Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported the Creeks & Bridges Committee together with the Finance Committee of the Common Council had reviewed all reports of the condition of the Columbia Street bridge by Mod.jeski & Masters and other engineering firms (Dale Engineering and Standard Engineering Corp. ) and reached the final decision that the present bridge should be demolished and replaced with a combined utility-pedestrian bridge at an estimated cost of not to exceed $150,000.00 including the cost of demolition. He presented the following figures in support of the final decision: Cost of a new facility $1503,000 Probable Life = 50 years = 3,000 per year Estimated maintenance cost 1,000 per year Total cost of the new facility would therefore be 4,000 per year Estimated cost to repair the existing facility to serve as a pedestrian and utility bridge 150,000 Probable life = 25 years = 6,000 per year Maintenance cost 5,000 per year Total annual cost of repaired facility 11,000 per year By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the replacement of the Columbia Street bridge with a utility-pedestrian type bridge at a sum not to exceed $150,000.00. Carried. WILLOW AVE. EXTENSION (Pier Road) : The Superintendent reported the Engineering Depart- ment was preparing a plan on the development of Pier Road, from Willow Avenue to the Golf Course, as a public highway as requested by Johnson's Boatyard. He had no recom- mendations thereon at this time. INLET PARK ROAD: The Superintendent reported that street lights were scheduled to be installed on Inlet Park Road within the next two weeks . ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION FOR LANDFILL AREA: The Superintendent reportec the need for hauling additional fill to the city dump for landfill operations and the need of an appropriation of $5 ,000.00 for this purpose. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to provide an additional appropriation of $5,000.00 in budget account A-115, Refuse & Garbage Disposal, to finance the cost of hauling additional fill to the city dump site on West Clinton Street. Carried. A0P0 off Wo c PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALK NOTICES: The Suporintettdent reported he had mailed. sixty-five final notices to property owners throughout the City notifying themto have their walks repaired or show cause why they should not do so. He recommended a public hearing be }tell thereon as required by the City Charter. By Conm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a public hearing be held by this Board at 4:00 p.m. on June 25, 1969, pursuant to Sec. 5-32 of the City Charter at which time property owners sewed with final sidewalk repair notices will be afforded an opportunity, to be heard thereon. Carried. LANSING WATER_DISTRICT: ,"action was taken as follows to establish a policy and guide line for supplying water on an emergency basis to the Lansing dater District: By Comm. Yengo seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves a policy for supplying water to the Lansing ;. . Water District on an emergency basis as follows: (a) The District will be charged for water actually used at the "outside'' rate. (b) The District will be charged for the time plus an overhead charge for department personnel required to supply the water. (c) The District will be charged $120 per day or fraction thereof to cover the cost of filtration, pumping, and supply facilities. (d) Water will not be supplied when the total demand on the East Ithaca System is more than 1,000 gallons Der minute or when there is less than 25 feet of water in the Sheldon Road Storage Tank. Carried. WATER 14ORKS ASSN. MEETING: By Ccmm. Putney: seconded by Comm, Yengo RFSOLV hat the Water & Sewer Division be authorized to delegate two of its employees to attend_ , meeting of the Western Waterworks Assn. to be held in Rochester, New York op April 30th; and that their necessary traveling expenses -to attend shall be borne by the, City. Carried. PERSONNEL POSITIONS: By Ccmm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a study of the realignment of positions between those of Foreman and Supervisor be referred to the Board as a Camnittee-of-the-Whole for study and report. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Ccomittee, as listed on audit abstract #8--1969, be approved for payment: and that the bills receivable be appro+e" and ordered rendered. Carried.. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. o. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack I iely, May __._ BOARD CF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE APRIL 23► 1969 Messinger, Kieth $ 13.98 Village of Cayuga Heights 46.20 Town of Ithaca 9.90 of it of 69.30 70.09 if n n 64.99 It n n 39.57 �► N �► 28.37 '► ,► ►► 195.22 Lansing Water District 1 5.39 Allen, Fay E. 124.10 Eastern Heights Inc. 5.20 Belous, Billy 5.20 Van Ostrand, Herbert 283.09 Van Ostrand, Herbert 65.77 Unitarian Church 206.50 City of Ithaca 106.56 it It if 15.51 n n n 25.34 Total 1376.28 Mater 1, 138.52 Sewer 237.76 AP Z D FI E C _� `, BOA" OV PUBL20 WOM PROMED2908 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. May 14, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Smith, Yengo,, McGee, Leary, Putney ABSENT: Commissioner Colbert OTHERS PRESENT_: Aldermen - Stall-man, Saceucci, Boronkay, Nordheimer Attorney - Barrett Admin. Asst. - Spano Asst . Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Controller - Russell Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. COLUMBIA STREET: Alderman Boronkay asked the Board to consider respiring the ditches left in the 300 block of Columbia Street as a result of laying water and sewer mains iq the area. He was advised by the Assistant Superintendent that work had been started there today. PARKING LOT D: Alderman Boronkay reported that the green planting on the south side 0; ' Parking Lot D was dying. His complaint was referred to the Superintendent. r-� •- DEEDS - CLIFF PARK ROAD, CLIFF PARK CIRCLE, TAYLOR PLACE: The Clerk reported receipt of copies of two deeds, prepared by Wiggins, ,Tsapis, Golder, & Holmberg, for conveyance of Cliff Park Road, Cliff Park Circle. 'and.a portion of Taylor Place to the City of Ith4ca. It was indicated that signed deeds would be presented in the near future unless correct- ions -in descriptions were noted. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney R .SOLVED, that the proposed deeds be referred to the City Attorney for review and report. Carried. CL Z FFORD ARTHUR GRIEVANCE: The Clerk read a letter from the Laborers' Union, Local No. ,- announcing its dissatisfaction with the Board's decision on the Clifford Arthur grievance. It requested the matter be resolved through arbitration by Article 6, Sec. 4, o£ the Working Agreement now in effect. The Union nominated David Ellis, subject to change after a third party is chosen, as its member cn the three-member arbitration panel and requested the Board to nominate a member to the panel so that it might select a third. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Board hereby nominates Richard Putney as its member to the panel; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk notify the Laborers' . Union that it is the sense of this Board that the Union cannot change its nominee once he has been appointed. . Carried: E. SPENCER ST. - NO PARKING SIGN: The Clerk read a letter from Roger Sovocool, attorngy for Glenn Rothfuss, requesting the installation of a "No Parking" sign in front of 124 E. Spencer Street. He explained there was no driveway at this',address and that there is no place to park an automobile to pick up Mrs . Rothfass for regular medical check-up. By Comn. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the request -be referred" to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and. report. Carried BUS SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from H. C. Cornwall, Industrial Relations Manager for Morse Chain Co., urging the establishment of a bus service on South Aurora Street that would serve the people living and working in this area. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that.the letter be referred to the Bus Committee for its consideration. Carried. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE LEASES: The Clerk read a letter from the U. S. Navy Department electing to renew its leases, NOy (R) 4375 end NOy (R) 56282 by combining both into one new lease NF(R)6968, and having it renewed for the period from July 1, 1969 to June 30,. 1974. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the City Attorney for review and report. Carried. -2- May 14, 1969 OLD CITY HALL PARKING LOT: The Mayor read a letter from Urban Renewal Agency requesting the Board to authorize the First National Bank to relocate its parking facilities in the old City Hall parking lot, at the corner of Tioga and Seneca Streets, for a temporary period of about two weeks to permit demolition activities in its own lot. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be approved; and that the Superintendent be authorized to bag the meters for this u--e as requested. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPRESSORS: Assistant Superintendent Hannan reported that the award made by the Board on March 5th to Central New York Equipment Company for furnishing the City with tw9 Ingersoll-Rand Air Compressors had been cancelled because of its failure to deliver the equipment within 45 days as required by the specifications . He recommended that the award be made to the next lowest bidder, Atlantic Tug & Equipment Company, at its total net bi4 price of $7,800.00. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Co--m, Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintend_, is act:_on taken to cancel the award of a purchase contract for two Ineersoll-Rand Air Compressors to Central New York Equipment Company for the total net sum of $7,210.00 be approved and ratified, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing the City with two LeRoi Compressoq be awarded to Atlantic Tug & Equipment Company, the next lowest bidder, for the total net sum of $7,80000 in accordance with the terms of its bid. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board approves the following appointments : (a) Richard L.. Nielson - Laborer in Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.19 per hour, the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, effective April 23, 1969. (b) Eduard J. Shipman - Maintenance Man in Constr. & Maint. Div. at the rate of $2.61 per hour, the minimum of grade 23, effective April 20, 1969• (c) Richard B. Houghta.ling - Maintenance Man in the Constr. & Maint . Div. at the rate of. $2.37 per hour, the minimum of grade 23, effective May 5, 1969. (d) Richard Wood - promotion to the position of Maintenance Man in the Constr. & Maint. Div. at thc- rate of $2.61 per hour, the minimum of grade 23, effective May 18, 1969. (e) Peter Malison - Auer reader in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.56 per hour, the minimum of grade 25 , effective May 19, 1969. (f) Charles Blake - Promotion to Maintenance Man in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, the minimum of grade 23, to fill a vacancy effective 5/19/69. (g) Ch,:_f-les Ward - Promotion to Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate oQ $2. 37 per hour, the minimum of grade 23 , effective May 19, 1969• (h) Carl Shipm?.n -- Sewage Treatment Plant Operator at an annual salary of $5 ,998.00, the minimum of grade 28, effective May 19, 1969. (i) Wayne Armstrong - Laborer in the Parks Division at the rate of $2.19 per hour, the minimum of grade 21, effective May 8, 1959. Carried. BIDS - SIDEWALKS: By Comm. McGee:secorded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received from V. Giordano Clonstr. Co. on April 7th for sidewalk construction be rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized to re-advertise for bids on this work, to be received on May 26th. Carried. BIDS - TREES: The following bid and only one for furnishing the City with 50 trees was rec eived on May 12th: Newburg Nursery, Inc., Newburg, New York $49250.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED: that the bid be rejected and the Superintendent be authorized to re-advertise thereon again in the Fall of 1969. Carried. DRYDEN ROAD TREES: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $1,500.00 from the General Contingent Fund to finance the cost of planting about fifty trees in the planting strip on the south side of Dryden Road in accordance with the agreement bets*ee- the Board of Public Works and the citizens of the area. Carried. CLINTON STREET, WEST_: By Comm, McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized and directed to prepare a design for regarding, drainage, ir_st,-llatien of curbs and gutters on West Clinton Street, from the LV RR tracks ve terl„r to Cherr• Street. V Carried, -3- May 14, 1969 COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Aldermen ffordheimer stated that the Council had not taken action on the Board's recommendation that it authorize the construction of a pedestrian-utility bridge on Columbia Street because it was felt the Council should have information about the details of design, etc. of the structure. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that on the assumption the Common Council has authorized the project, the Superintendent is authorized to obtain detailed drawings and specifications for the new pedestrian-utility type bridge on Columbia Street and advertise for bids thereon. Carried. Comm. McGee asked for reconsideration. By Comsn. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the vote on the foregoing motion be reconsidered. Carried. After some further discussion it was the consensus of opinion that all facts and data relating to the Columbia Street bridge should be discussed further at Committee level before proceeding with detailed drawings and advertisement for bids. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to a joint meeting of the Creeks & Bridges Committee, the Finance Committee of the Council, and the Public Works & County Relations Committee ' for further study and report. Carried. GARBAGE COLLECTION: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported a letter had been received from the South Hill Association recommending that the Board enforce its regulations governing the placing of garbage at the curb, and that, in the event the regulations are impossible to enforce, the rules be changes to provide for collection on site at the cost of property owners rather than at the curb. By Comm. McGee : seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PIER ROAD: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that. Pier Road be established as a public roadway, from Willow Avenue westerly for approximately 827 feet; and that the roadway as laid out shall be 66 feet wide adjacent to the southerly boundary of the City property. After some discussion it was moved, seconded and carried that the matter be tabled and referred to the Pla wing Board for its consideration and recommendation. BIDS-SWIMMING POOL: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported that bids on furnishing the City with a new portable mini-swimming pool were received on May 12th as follows: Sylvan Pools, Inc. , Doylestown,Pa. $ 7,162.00 Chester Products, Inc. , Hamilton, Ohio 25 ,450.00 Paddock Pools, Inc., Albany, N.Y. 29,950.00 By Corm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. MERRY--GO-ROUND CONCESSION: A request was received from Mr. W. W. Willis, Concessionnaire for the Merry-Go-Round at Stewart Park,requesting his concession be transferred to Ronald 0. Potter, 468 E. Lake Road, Rushville, N. Y. who was negotiating for its purchase. Mr. Potter requested approval of such transfer also. By Conan. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the concession of W. W. 'Willis to operate the Merry-Go-Round at Stewart Park, as renewed on September 11, 1968, be assigned to Ronald 0. Potter as requested. Carried. DE WITT PARK IMPROVEMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board approves the specification, dated January 28, 1969, which has been prepared by Robert L. Mann, Landscape Architect, and entitled "Improvements for DeWitt Park" and the construction plan which is entitled "Improvements to DeWitt Park" prepared by Mr. Mann on' the same date. Carried. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on construction of the fountain, the 6 foot wide concrete walk surrounding the fountain, and the concrete sidewalks connecting the fountain with the existing walks; and that the Superintendent r^ authorized to proceed with construction of the fountain when the DeWitt Park ImprovemeriL, Committee has made funds available to the City for the project. Carried. _ 4 _ May 14 , 1969 Dx [ya+w,»►. 1'^fx=I P—em&rla-rl ry Va•irn - P tn'Qy RESOLVED, that the SUperimtendent be ?.v :L rs1,e1l. Is matter 3�n?, conduit, and otherwise provide for the lighting in the vicinity of the fountain, all at-z. -4�%t-br,-expa ?oQ, Carried. ZGBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney SO VED, hat payments for contract work completed by contractors on Bibbins Hall be approved as follows: Superior Electric Co. , estimate #3 for electrical work in the amount of $11,945.70. Hull Plumbing & Heating Co. , estimate #3 for heating and ventilating work in the amount of $7,304.40. Hull Plumbing & Heating Co. , estimate #3 for plumbing work in the amount of $3,406.5Q. Carried. j By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that Superior Electric Company be authorized to install wire and conduit for a , remote switch to the overhead door at Bibbins Hall as an extra under its contract for ap additional cost of $175.00. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RN SOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #9-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BUS SERVICE FOR WEST HILL: Alderman Saccucci requested the Board to consider the idea of providing bus service to residents of West Hill on Friday nights at 7:00 p.m. By Comm. Yengo; seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Aldermen's request be referred to the Bus Committee for study and rap*rt. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :10 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk `�Jack �K ly, Mayor ��_� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE May 14, 1969 Compagni Construction Co. $ 136,85 Snow, Leland 15.48 Chester, Geoffrey V. 15,48 Lowe, John E. 15.48 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Pollio, Alvira Y. Est. 10,00 Cornell University 18,716.31 Finger Lakes State Park Comm. 18.75 Ciaschi, Joseph 13,82 Brown, Harold S. 14.35 Zaldokas. Esther 13.45 Murdock, C. C. 14.05 Country Club 29.49 Manning, Richard 14,87 Chase, Legrand 15,00 Ithaca College 3.54 Savoy Construction Co. 10.40 Lansing Water District # 1 722,52 Chase, Francis 15.36 Tom, Frederick 244.25 Morse Chain Co, 683.63 Ithaca,College 1,157,06 Wright, Ed 12.00 White, Donald F. 4.00 City of Ithaca A Genera] Fund 14.10 It n rr it ►' 66.60 it n n u n 39.96 It rr n rr n 187.27 it it rr n n 4.20 n n a n n 31.70 Water 2,712,56 Sewer 19,702.41 $ 22,414.9?, 'A- T APP BY IT�Zt z rY R !l BOARD OF PUBLIC 'VORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. May 28, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (3) - Colbert, Leary, Putney ABSENT: Commissioners (3) - Smith, McGee, Yengo OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (2)_ 2 - .Boronkay, Nordheimer Jr. Engineer - Gombas Attorney - Barrett Controller- Russell Supt. of Pub. Works - Dingman Adm. Aide - Span Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Engineer - Schlieder There was no quorum. Attorney Michael LoPinto was permitted to speak informally to those present on behalf of Mr. John MacLean, his client, who requested the extension of water service to his development on West Hill known as "Westwood Knoll" . During the discussion it developed that enough engineering data was not available to make a decision on his request and the Mayor advised the petitioner to consult with the Assistant Superintendent about his problem. RICHARD S.BAKER: Mayor Kiely noted the death on May 24th of Richard S. Baker, retired City Forester. He eulogized Mr. Baker with the following statement: "In the passing of Richard S. Baker I feel that the City of Ithaca has lost one of its distinguished citizens. Although I did not know Mr.Baker personally, I have reviewed his ^° record of service to the City which indicates that he retired as City Forester on DeceM'Per 15, 1965, after having served the City continuously since June 1924,. a period of more' than '413� years. "Zt,.was his responsibility during that time to supervise and provide for the care and ma;!�,,tenance of the many parks, trees, and shrubs that the citizens of Ithaca continue to, enjoy today. Mr. Baker was a..loyal and.ve*r dedicated employee during all of his years of,siervice to the City. This fact is attested to by the excellent condition in which he left, :a.3 of the things under.his .contr91 at the time of his retirement. It `is-worthy to note that the Board of Public Works named the small park bounded by Par$ Street; South Plain and the Elmira Road as 'Baker Park' in his honor several years ago, This will continue to remain as"a further tribute to his memory." The Mayor advised that in lieu of flowers anyone who wished.to make a contribution could do so and leave it with the City Clerk to be turned over to the Savings Bank to form a fund to help those in need of hearing aids. He-noted that this was the wish of Mr. Baker and his family. Due to lack of quorum, the meeting was adjourned and Mayor Kiely scheduled an adjourned .regular meeting of the ,Board to be held on June 4, 1969 at 4:00 p.m. Geo. A. Blear, City Clerk Adjourned Regular- Meeting 4:00 p.m. June 4, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor = Kiely Commissioners (5) - Smith, Yengo, Leary, Putney, Colbert Aldermen (2) - Nordheimer, Slattery ABSENT: Commissioner McGee OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney Barrett Corltz+oller - Russell Asst. '$uperintendent - Hannan Achy. Aide - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Planning Director - Kasprzak Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: The Minutes of the last regular meeting,' as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT REVIEW C6*UTTEE: The Clerk advised that the terms of Commissioners . Smith and Putney as members of the Capital Improvements Review Committee expired on June ls+ Action thereon was deferred until the Board's next meeting. -2- June 4, 1969 MACDANIELS PARK: Attorney Barrett reported receipt of a deed to additional land from Mrs. Frances MacDaniels to be added to "MacDaniels Park" on West Hill. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the following appointments : (a) Paul Edwards, Laborer at $2.19 per hour, the min. of grade 21, effective May 21, 1969. (b) Alfred J.Foote, 11 2.19 If r st n n If " It if ` (c) John R. Hibbard, " " 2.19 " " " " '' trtay 22, 719(;0. (d) Albert Nixon, Laborer III, at $2.37 per hr. , min. of grade 21, " June 3 1969 (e) Elmer Bennett, Auto Mechanic (Provisional) at $2.88 per hour, the minimum of grade x,.. effective June 9, 1969. (f) Charles Drake, Laborer II at $2.28 per hr. , min. of grade 21, effective May 25, 1968 (g) Ronald Russell, " 2.28 " " " " if if " (h) James R. Cornell, 2.28 if if 11 11 May 26, 196 . Carried. E. SPENCER STREET - NO-PARKING SIGN: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be directed to prepare a letter addressed to the Chief of Police requesting special consideration for Mr. and Mrs . Rothfuss when it is necessary to double park at 124 East Spencer Street in order to pick up Mrs. Rothfuss, who is an . invalid; and that the original of the letter to be transmitted to Mr. Rothfuss so that 'fie can show it to any officer who might have a complaint about the double parking. Carrie d. INLET PARK ROAD SPEED LIMIT: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Sec. 15-79 (b) of the traffic ordinance regulating speed limits on Taughannock Boulevard and Inlet Park Road to read as follows : Taughannock Boulevard and Inlet Park Road: from the north city line southerly to a point 250 feet north of Cliff Street, 40 miles per hour. Mr. Kasprzak, City Planner, expressed his concern and felt that the speed limit should Pe decreased rather than increased. Considerable discussion ensued regarding Inlet Park Road, its use as a park road rather than a heavy-duty road, speed, traffic and parking problems, street lighting, etc. The Parking & Traffic Committee felt that engineering studies indicated the proposed 40 mph to be a safe speed at present. Motion carried. ° By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that the §afety and other problems relating to Inlet Park Road be referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for further study and report . Carried. BUS SERVICE: Mr. Dougherty, Asst. to the Superintendent, advised that a tentative agree- ment with the County for providing bus service to the hospital, effective on September °3.st, had been reached and would be presented for approval soon. He reported that Ithaca College had failed to agree on terms of financing a service to Ithaca College and would continue to run its own buses . He advised that Alderman Saccucci's request for bus service to West Hill had been studied and it had been determined that it was not justifiable at this time. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board authorizes the operation of a City bus between DeWitt Park anq Stewart Park five days each week between July 2 and August 15 for the benefit of childl*n attending the Youth Bureau's Day Camp, with the understanding that the Youth Bureau wij. pay for the cost of the driver. Carried. BIDS-TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: Bids were received on May 26th for traffic signal equip- ment as follows : Broadway Maintenance Corp. , Pulaski, N.Y. $4,905.25 National Signal Company, Farmingdale, N.Y. 4,134.07 The Acting Traffic Engineer advised that a canvass of the bids indicated the equipment offered by the National Signal Company did not meet the City's specifications, By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid of National Signal Company for furnishing traffic signal equipment in accordance with the specification of May 5 , 1969 be rejected because the equipment included in the bid does not meet the specification, and BE IT FUR'T'HER RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying signal equipment in accordance with the specification of May 5, 1969 be awarded to Broadway Maintenance Corporation, the lowest bidder meeting the specification, for the sum of $4,905.25. Carried. -3- June 4, 1969 BAKER PARK: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to erect a sign in Baker Park designating it as : BAKER PARK In Memory of Richard S. Baker City Forester 1924-1965 Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yemmr. • RESOLVED, that Estimate #3 presented by Stewart & Bennett for contract work completed on the renovation of Bibbins Hall be approved for payment in the total amount of $10,131.30. Carried. BIDS - ROOF STEWART PARK PAVILION: Bids were received on May 26th for repairing the roof at Stewart Park Pavilion as follows: Brothers Improvement, Trumansburg, N.Y. $4,374.63 Ithaca Agway Cooperative, Inc. , Ithaca, N.Y. 4,840.00 Ralph E. Rose, Ludlowville, N.Y. 5 ,758.50 Rottmann, Roofing & Remodeling, Ithaca, N.Y. 6,116.00 McPherson Builders , Ithaca, N.Y. 10,827.00 McPherson Builders, Ithaca, N. Y. 10,158.00 (Alternate) By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo �--= RESOLVED, that the contract for the repairing of the roof at Stewart Park Pavilion be << awarded to M. B. Grant doing business as Brothers Improvements of 26 Seneca Street, Trumansburg, in accordance with the specification of May 12, 1969 for the sum of $4,374,63. Carried. FLORAL AVENUE PROPERTY: Comm. Leary recommended demolishment of the building at Ill Floral Avenue upon its being purchased by the City. Attorney Barrett advised that the deal had been closed and the City did now own the property. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to demolish the building and grade the site at 111 Floral Avenue. Carried. TEST BORINGS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to secure additional test borings as requested by the Architect designing the swimming pool and skating rink at Inlet Park at a cost of not to exceed $1,500.00; and that the cost of these borings shall be charged against the Capital Fund provided for this project. Carried. U.S. NAVAL RESERVE LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Lease NF (R) 6968 between the City and the U.S. Navy Department covering the site of the U.S. Naval Reserve Training Center on N. Cayuga Street, Ext. , for the period from July 1, 1969 to June 30, 1970 with the option of renewal until June 30, 1974, be approved; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. BIDS-CARPET FOR BIBBINS HALL: Comm. Leary reported the Architect had advertised for bi4s on the installation of carpet at Bibbins Hall and that the lowest qualified bidder was Bernard's , 3030 Erie Blvd. , E. , Syracuse, New York for the total sum of $4,695.85• He recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Bernard's for furnishing and installing carpet At Bibbins Hall in accordance with the Architect's drawings A2, A4, and A7, dated Dec. 12, 1968, and specifications dated March 25 , 1969, prepared by the architect, for the total sum of $4,695.85; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. Commissioner Putney entered at this point in the proceedings. BIDS-SWIMMING POOL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to review the bids for a portable swimming pool which were received onMay 14, 1969, select the one which is most advantageous to the City,negotiate a contract with the successful bidder for signature by the Mayor and City Clerk, and cause the pool to be erected at a site to be selected by the Mayor. Carried. i -4- June 4 , 1969 BIDS-.SIIALK CONSTRUCTION: Bids were received on Monday, May 26, for sidewalk construction as follows : Remove & Replace Remove & Replace 4" Si dew alk 6" Sidewalk Gordon J. Ryan Construction Co. $1.20 sq. ft. 1.30 sq. ft. V. Giordano Constr. & Supply Co. $1.35 sq. ft. $1.45 sq. ft. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the contract for construction of sidewalks in accordance with the specification of May 13, 1969 be awarded -to Gordon J. Ryan Construction Company at the following unit costs: (a) Remove and replace 4" sidewalk -- $1.20 per sq. ft. (b) Remove and replace 6`` sidewalk -- $1.30 per sq. ft. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Smith ' RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on Audit Abstract #10-1969, be approved for payment;, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. NEXT MEETING: It was the consensus of opinion that there would be no need for a meeting of the Board on June 11th, and it was therefore moved, seconded, and carried that this ` meeting be adjourned:, and that the next regular meeting of the Board be held on June 25th, at 4:00 p.m. 1 Geo. A, Blean, City Clerk Ja1ck K. Kie y, Mayor # );31 Charles. D. .1' 1-;IAL 39.88 ✓ rel f132 Fu,reen t'. Mr !..n M9.96 ✓ ' 433 P'F:a Yor? :5t, ': Ti ctri c 7, (71L. 7,45.(o " `' !,--ii. Cris:, ;11. Cii ,.��tt:_ ,vice !.:9 03`.; J If 113.5 Neu Yori7 Itlie{.hnr„ Co. `J.('t • #13h 2;. l r;, .t •; 7; ;o L,UaiLli OF PUBLIC Wiii,K,. PR;iCL;ii;DIP S AC:,IliiTS ICI;C 1 V.;'.l;l_E i .ay 2C, 1969 Cit,. of Ithaca 93.24 City of Ithaca 103.68 City of Ithaca 39.96 City of Ithaca 75.48 City of Ithaca 14.77 City of Ithaca 479.72 City of Ithaca 514.97 City of Ithaca 103.09 1 City of Ithaca 9.54 1 City of Ithaca 75.65 City of Ithaca 758.04 Federal Housing. Admin. 18.74 immaculate Concep. Church ;Schnol 18.74 Smith, James C. 5.20 iicLean, John L. 5.20 Newhart, Fred C. 19.78 Shannon, Robert 23.12 horse Chain Co. 131.40 Village of Cay. Heights 11.01 Town of Ithaca 96.60 Ballet Build of Ithaca, Inc. 101.20 Johnson, Theron 337.78 Redding, Virginia R. 101.50 v/41,,:,,, .s. n"? •s_3 f),,t• - ih.�'_ S-J 3 , S r, 'q/ tut AI l i' ' � -� � f BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. June 25, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney Aldermen (3) - Nordheimer, Saccucci, Slattery ABSENT: Commissioner Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Bldg. Comm. - VanMarter Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Planner - Kasprzak Asst. Supt. - Hannan City Controller - Russell Asst. to Supt. Dougherty Adm. Aide - Spano City Engineer - Schlieder Clerk - Blean Junior Engineers - Gombas and Barber Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved, SIDEWALK HEARING: The Superintendent reported that approximately fifty owners of side- walks throughout the City had been served with final notice to have their sidewalks 3 repaired. The notices specified that if the work had not been done or a good and sufficient reason for fe ltng tocomply therewith shown by this date, it would be done by the City and the cost thereof levied against the respective owners. He reported that 4�11 but the following had complied: Property Location Name .of Owner r„ Estimated Cost 1012 N. Aurora Street Leonard Keith 740-50 1104 N. Cayuga Street Mrs. Edith Mandeville 210.00 609 N. Tioga Street Walter Schlotzhauer 185.00 . 501 Utica Street Albert bchlotzhauer, Est. 510.00 He reported further that the latter two had requested the City to do the work. No one appeared to be hearding regarding their sidewalks and the Mayor declared the hearing closed. By Comm. McGee: seconded by .Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be and he hereby is authorized and directed to cause the sidewalks located at 1012 N. Aurora Street, 1104 N. Cayuga Street, 609 N. Tioga Street and 501 Utica Street repaired; and that upon completion he certify the cost thereof to this Board for levy against the respective property owners as provided for in the City Charter. Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: It was moved by Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary ,and carried that Commissioners Putney and Colbert be designated as the Board's representatives to serve on the Capital Improvements Review Committee for the year endipg June 1, 1970. MRINA SLIPS: The Clerk reported that all boat slips at the municipal marine had been rented for the 1969 season which would yield .a total revenue of $12,150.00 to the City. DEEDS - CLIFF. PARK ROAD, CLIFF PARK CIRCLE & TAYLOR PLACE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the deeds to Cliff Park Road, Cliff Park Circle and that portion of Taylor Place indicated in the deed be accepted;and that those streets or portions therepf be dedicated as City streets. Carried. ANNdAL. REPORT - DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS: The Superintendent presented his annual report for the Department of Public Works, including the Water & Sewer Div. , for the "year 1968, By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Superintendent's annual report- be accepted and placed on file; and that the City Clerk be authorized to distribute copies thereof to members of the Common Council and other public officials. Carried. PARKING LOT D PAYMENT: The Superintendent presented the final estimate of M. Guidi Construction Company in the total amount of $689.00 for contract work completed on instpll- ation of gates at Parking Lot D and recommended its approval for payment. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the final estimate in the amount of $689.00 received from Guidi Construction Company for contract work on the installation of the gate at Parking Lot D be approved for payment as recommended. Carried. 2 - June 25, 1969 APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the following appointments and/or promotions be approved: (1) The promotion of Dennis Rumsey to the position of Maintenance Man in the Parks Div. at the rate of $2.90 per hour, the third increment step of grade 23 in the Compe4r sation Plan with the 1969 supplement added, effective June 29, 1969. (2) The provisional appointment of Harold A. Boda as an Engineering Aide in the Engineering Division at an annual salary of $5 ,332.00, the minimum of grade 25, effective June 16, 1969; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. (3) The permanent appointment of Earl Denmark to the position of Chief Sewer Plant Operator at an annual salary of $7,297.00, the first increment step of Grade 32. (4) The permanent appointment of Richard W. Edwards to the position of Automotive Mechanic in the Constr. & Maintenance Division at the rate of $3.12 per hour, the minimum of grade 28 with the 1969 supplement added. (5) The permanent appointment of Charles G. Blake to the position of Automotive Mechanic in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $3.12 per hour, the minimum of grade: 28 with the 1969 supplement added. Carried. EGNER & NIEDERKORN PAYMENT: The Superintendent reported that Egner & Niederkorn had completed the preliminary design for a swimming pool, skating rink and bathhouse in Inlet Park and presented a bill in the amount of $10,982.87 for its services, He recol�- mended its approval for payment. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the invoice received from Egner & Niederkorn Associates in the total amount of $10,982.87 for architectural services in connection with the Inlet Park project be approved for payment as recommended. Carried. COLUMBIA STREET REPAIRS: The Superintendent reported that the excessive cost of patching Columbia Street after installation of a sewer line had caused an overdraft of $1,896.7. . He reported further that the Wait Avenue sewer project had been completed resulting in an unexpended balance of approximately $3,000.00. He recommended transfer of $2,000.00 from the Wait Avenue project fund to the Columbia Street project fund. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby declares 'the Wait Avenue Sewer Project completed; and that the Common Council be requested to authorize the transfer of $2,000.00 from Capital Account No. 73 to the Columbia Street Capital Account No. 72; and further that it be requested to authorize the transfer of the remaining balance in Capital Account No. 73 to the Sewer Contingent Fund. Carried. VINEGAR HILL PUMP STATION PAYMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the final estimate in the total amount of $4,418.75 received from Norton} Electric Company for contract work completed on the Vinegar Hill Water Pumping Station: be approved for payment, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer the remaining balance of approximately $115.00 in the Vinegar Hill Pumping Station Capital Account t9 the Vinegar Hill Transmission Line Capital Account. Carried. WESTWOOD KNOLL SUBDIVISION: The Superintendent read a letter from Bruce Dean, attorne for John MacLean-the developer of Westwood Knoll subdivision, requesting that the streets in his subdivision be included in the gravel basing program for 1969 with other services including water. Mr. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent, presented a written report on the extension of water services to this area which included several alternatives and recommended it be referred to Committee for study. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the report be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and repair' Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the gravel basing of streets in the Westwood Knoll subdivision when the developer has complied fully with the, City's subdivision requirements and to the extent that funds are available for this purpose. Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported he met with the Finance and the Public Works committees of the Common Council on June 20, and developed a resolution to be prg- sented to the Common Council at its next regular meeting which will call for authorization to construct a pedestrian-utility bridge to replace the present Columbia St. bridge at a project cost not to exceed $150,000. It was agreed that the term "Project Cost" included the design and inspection costs as well as the construction costs, that it included cost r i -3- June 25, 1969 of demolition of the existing bridge, and that it included the cost of placing new water and sewer mains on the nex bridge. It wus also agreed that construction would be under- taken in the year 1970. BIDS-PRESSURE CONCRETE WORK: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo r RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on pressure concr4te work during the 1969 season to the extent that funds are available for this type of work in the Capital budget. Carried. BIDS-REPAIRS TO STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: The Superintendent reported receipt of only one : bid on June 23rd for repairing the Stewart Avenue bridge, over Fall Creek, as follows: Standard Bridge Corporation, Albany, N.Y. $24,662.00 He advised that only $7,,500.00 had been provided in the Capital Budget for this work. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received from Standard Engineering Corporation be rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized to revise the plans and readvertise for new bids on this project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request additional funds for this project. Carried. TOWN OF ITHACA DUMP FEES: The Superintendent reported the To-"n of Ithaca currently pays the City an annual fee of $1,500.00 fUr the use of the City dump and he recommended it be raised to $6,500.00 per annum. He read a letter from Mr. Kerr, Town Supervisor, objecting to the proposed raise and asking that the rate raise be held in abeyance, at least for the current year. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the annual fee for disposition of refuse in the City's Clinton Street disposal area for the residents of the Town of Ithaca, excluding the Village of Cayuga Heights, be raised to $6,500.00 effective July 1, 1969, and that disposal be limited to household and commercial refuse. The Clerk felt that this type of service should be covered by an agreement signed by both parties which would also provide for dates of payment, cancellation clause, etc. Attor4'ey Barrett advised it was proper to do it by resolution. Motion carried. VILLAGE OF CAYUGA HEIGHTS DUMP FEES: The Superintendent read a letter from the Village .of Cayuga Heights requesting permission to use the City dump until such time as the County develops a solution to the garbage disposal problem. He recommended an annual fee of $2,000.00 for such use. By Comm. Me Gee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves an annual fee of $2,000.00 for the disposition in the City's Clinton Street disposal area for residents of the Village of Cayuga Heights, effective July 1, 1969; and that the disposal shall be limited to household and cocmerc#al refuse. Carried. I BIDS-AERIAL LIFT TRUCK: The Superintendent reported receipt of a bid on June 23rd, for furnishing the City with an aerial lift truck for use by the Forestry Department as follows: Midwest Utility Equipment Company, No. Olmstead, Ohio $20,983.00 He advised that the bid exceeded available funds for this purpose by approximately $5,000.00 and he therefore recommended it be rejected. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received from Mideast Utility Equipment Company be and it hereby is rejected; and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to develop specifica- tions for this type of equipment which will encourage competitive bidding and readvertise for bids thereon. Carried. BIDS-SALT: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on ice control sa.,t requirements for the 1969-1970 season. Carried. N.Y.TELEPHONE CO. BOOTH: The Superintendent read a letter from N.Y. Telephone Company to remove the present public telephone booth at the northwest corner of E. State St. and N, Tioga Street and replace it with a double telephone booth. He recommended approval. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be approved; and that N.Y. Telephone Company be authorized tq make such an installation in accordance with its letter with sketch attached, dated June 12, adjacent to Charjan's Gift Shop on North Tioga Street. Carried. -4- June 25, 1969 PIER ROAD: The Superintendent reported the Planning Board recommended against making Pier Road a public roadway from Willow Avenue westerly approximately 827 feet. The Board felt insufficient reasons existed for construction of the roadway at present but that future developments may warrant this at which time the City should reserve the right to re-examine it again at that time. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Planning Board's recommendation be accepted and placed on file. Carried. INLET PARK ROAD: Comm. Smith criticized recent publicity given to the lack of cooperation leading to the Board's action in placing lights and guard rails along Inlet Park Road. He'"' defended the Board's action which he felt was taken to correct an existing dangerous and, hazardous condition in this area. Comm. Putney pointed out that the present lights were installed on a temporary road on a temporary basis for safety reasons. Comm. Leary con- curred with Commissioners Smith and Putney. COURT STREET CLOSING: Robert Cutia, Youth Bureau Director, petitioned the Board to close Court Street, between Plain and Albany Streets, from July 7 to August 22 for the protect- ion of children participating in summer programs sponsored by the Bureau in the immediate vicinity. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to close Court Street to vehicular traffic, between Plain and Albany Streets, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. dai;v except Saturdays and Sundays, from July 7 through August 22, 1969 to provide safety and a play area for children as requested by the Youth Bureau. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - Leary Carried. UTICA-MARSHALL STREET STOP SIGNS: The Superintendent reported the Council had referred to the Board a petition it had received for the replacement of yield signs at the inter- section of Utica and Marshall Street with stop signs for more effective traffic control. He recammended approval. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the petitioners' request be approved and that the Superintendent be authorized to remove the yield signs at the Utica-Marshall Street intersection and replagn—m. them with stop signs. Carried. TOMPKINS COUNTY WELFARE DEPT. PARKING SPACES: The Superintendent read a letter from Clinton Armitage, Welfare Commissioner, requesting two additional parking spaces for use by staff members of the Welfare Department. He recommended approval at a fee of $100.00 per space. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to remove parking meters #1122 and 1123 in the West Green Street parking lot and replace with signs marked "RESERVED FOR WELFARE DEPARTMENT", and that the Welfare Department be charged an annual fee of $200.00 for the use of these two parking spaces. Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that payments for contract work completed on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows: Superior Electric Co. - Estimate #4, electrical work $5,809.50 Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. - Estimate #4, heating & ventilating 6,492.60 Stewart & Bennett - Estimate #4, general contract work 36,659.70 Carried. BIDS - SWIMMING POOL: The Superintendent reported that,acting at the direction of the Board, he had rejected the bid of Sylvan Pools for the construction of a portable swimming, pool in the southside. Also at the direction of the Board he negotiated a contract with Chester Products of Hamilton, Ohio to construct a portable aluminum swimming pool on the grounds of St. John's Elementary School for the sum of $25,450.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works confirms the action of the Superintendent in awarding contract for the construction of one all-aluminum portable swimming pool on the grounds of St. John's Elementary School, to Chester Products of Hamilton, Ohio, for the total sum of $25,450.00. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE JUNE 25, 1969 Donald F. White 36,00 N White Nurseries 4.00 ''.Moon Br. , - Cortland, N. Y. 12.00 Donohue-Halverson 61.48 Morusty Plumbing 5.15 Hull Heating & Plumbing 238 .35 Mancini & Son 7.20 -- John D. Mac Lean 89.51 Henry Carey 13.98 Cornell Chapter Delta Chi 15.89 Micheal Rinkcas 15.00 A. Capucci 7.36 William Baldint 7.36 " Wilson Pond 5.20 --LeGrand Chase 5.20 Harry S. Hamilton 20.80 Eastern Heights 10.40 .Otto B. Schoenfeld 109 ,20 `-,Town of Ithaca 72.76 Dryden W-ter District + 1 152.91 -,Village of Trumansburg 13,79 Village of Cayuga Heights 30.00 ,Village of Cayuga Heights 317:3.28 Cornell University 92.50 E. D. Markwardt -. Ithaca Swimming Club 139.58 '-\Byway Holding Corp. 13.55 13.55 "--,Louis Withiam 20.00 ---James V. Eckholm 377.80 -Malco& Hunter 241.25 '-. Malcom Hunter 456.78 - David B. Murray 250.90 Ceracche 559.65 City of Ithaca 48.84 ',City of Ithaca 75.48 City of Ithaca 62.16 City of Ithaca 14.10 City of Ithaca 6.38 "- City of Ith aca 458.73 Water 6.284.51, Sewer, 593.1,54---- Total $ 6 ,878,07 'APPROVED` 1Y-,nNA�C_E AOWTTTEE # 437 J.D. Gallaher & Co. 294.53 21- -5- June 25, 1969 BIDS - DE WITT PARK IMPROVEMENTS: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on June 23 for improvements at DeWitt Park as follows: Base Bid Alternate #1 Alternate #2 M. W. Guidi Construction Co. $ 4,578.00 $ 9,125700 $ W. D. McElwee & Sons 1+,555.00 10,377.00 A. Friederich & Sons Co. 6,332.00 10,396.00 McPherson Builders 7,567.00 16,000.00 16,000.00 V. Giordano Constr. & Supply Corp. 11,948.00 16,950.00 16,950.OQ He read a latter from the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee recommending acceptance of the low base bid submitted by W. D. McElwee & Sons and advising that it had sufficient funds on hand with which to pay the contractor. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, th^t a contract be awarded to W. D. McElwee & Sons for installation of a fountain and other improvements at DeWitt Park at a total cost of $4,555.00 in accordance with the terms of its base bid and the specifications, dated May 28, 1969• Carried. Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson, Chairman of the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee, thanked the Board for its cooperation and read a list of area residents and businesses who had donated to this civic project. FLORAL AVENUE: The Superintendent reported that the Compton property at 111 Floral Avenue had been cleared, graded and seeded. -� AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Smith _ RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on a audit abstract #11-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. SPEKCER ROAD TREE: Alderman Saccucci requested the Board to remove a diseased elm tree at 50 Spencer Road and the Mayor referred his request to the Superintendent for investigation. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. � Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk 1 Jack K. Kiely, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. July 9, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (4) - Smith, McGee, Yengo, Putney Aldermen (3) - Nichols, Jones, Saccucci ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Leary, Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Asst. Supt. - Hannan Adm. Aide - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Engineer - Schlieder Mayor Kiely introduced Mrs. Ethel Nichols and advised the Board that, upon her appoint- ment as an Allerman to succeed Mr. Stallman, he had appointed her to succeed Mr. Stallman on standing committees of the Council. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. STEWART PARK PONY RIDES: Mr. Lawrence Taylor, Valois, N. Y. , appeared before the Board and requested permission to provide pony rides at Stewart Park for children on Sundays during the summer season. Superintendent Dingman advised that he and his staff were opposed to the request. It was referred to the Buildings & Grounds Ccamaittee with powert PPARSALL CRESCENT HILLVIEW - SAFETY SIGNS: Alderman Jones requested the Board"to consi4er installation of caution signs - Children at Play" - on Pearsall Place, Crescent Place aid the north side of the 200 block of Hillview Place. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that her request be referred to the Superintendent with power. Carried. _INLET: The Clerk read a letter from Jon R. Krupas, 511 Hector Street, recommending tb^t +k old inlet channel from W. State Street bridge northerly to a point R,nAtsouth of FreemcnIq Motor Marine be filled. He felt that water from Six Mile Creek could be diverted into t4, ( flood relief channel. Comm. Smith pointed out that the area of the inlet in question is;' , part of the Barge Canal system and controlled by the State of New York. No action was taken on the recommendation. SIDEWALK DAYS: The Superintendent read a letter from the Chamber of Commerce mcoamnendi8g that State Street be closed to vehicular traffic, from Meadow Street to the Tuning Fork," on August 8th and 9th to help promote sidewalk days for merchants in the area. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. WESTWOOD KNOLL: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to extend water service from Hector Street to Westwood Knoll, to extend sewer service to Westwood Knoll and Taylor Place Extension," gravel base and improve the surface of Taylor Place and Westwood Knoll,all as requested by developer JohnMacLea,n when the following conditions have been met: (a) Furnish a map of the proposed sanitary sewers, approved by the Health Department. (b) Furnish a map of the proposed method of handling the storm water, approved by the City Engineer, together with his guarantee that he will install the storm sewer system. (c) Furnish a right of way to install and maintain the water line from upper Hector Street across the 385' of land owned by others and across his lots to the proposed Westwoqd Knoll. (d) Furnish a certified check in the amount of $7,500.00 payable to the City to be used to install the sanitary sewers to serve Westwood Knoll. These sewers to be instal+e by City forces at cost-thebalance to be returned to him, but if an over-run occurs such as rock excavation then work will stop until the developer provides more funds. (e) Furnish a letter of intent to deed the street to the City as soon as the work is finished to the satisfaction of City Engineer. Carried. BIDS-THRUST BEARING ASSEMBLY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on an additional thrust bearing assembly and parts for the rotary distributor at the Sewage Treatment Plant. Carried. mass drul Y P, Loop COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Smith called attention to action of the Council, dated July 2nd, authorizing the construction of a pedestrian-utility type bridge on Columbia Street at a total project cost of not to exceed $150,000.00 for construction in 1970. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to negotiate an Engineering contract with Modjeski & Masters for the design of a pedestrian-utility bridge to replace the existing Columbia Street bridge; and that he present the negotiated contract to the Board of Public Works for its approval. Carried. BIDS - STEWART PARK SPRAY POOL: The Superintendent reported bids on construction of a spray pool at Stewart Park had been received as follows : M. W. Guidi Construction, Inc. $2,955,00 A. Friederich & Sons 3,650.00 McPherson Builders 3,765.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid received from Guidi Construction. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to M. W. Guidi Construction, Inc. for the construction of a spray pool at Stewart Park for the total sum of $2,955.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the bid documents, dated June 18, 1969. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm, Putney: seconded by Comm.Yengo RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: 1. The permanent appointment of John DeBell to the position of Senior Engineering Aide in the Water & Sewer Division at an annual salary of $6,487.00, the second merit increment step of grade 28 in the Compensation Plan, effective July 9, 1969. 2. The permanent appointment of James R. Miller to the position of Engineering Aide in the Engineering Division at an annual salary of $5,332.00, the minimum of grade 25 in the Compensation Plan, effective July 9, 1969. 3. The appointment of Jaynes B. Blow as a truck driver in the Construction & Maintenance division at the rate of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of grade 26 in the Compensation Plan, effective July 8, 1969. Carried. CLIFFORD ARTHUR GRIEVANCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the report of the Arbitration Committee, dated June 5, 1969, made in the case of Clifford Arthur be adopted by this Board and made a part of the minutes of this meeting. Carried. (See copy of report attached to minutes. ) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the following transfers be approved; and that the City Controller be requested to make transfers of funds within accounts to balance items which are overdrawn or which may be exhausted in the near future, in accordance with the following schedule (1) Account F262 Water Purification (a) From Line 302 to Line 310 $ 75,00 (b) From Line 418 to Line 433 100.00 (c) Line 418 to Line 436 50.00 (2) Account F265-4 Water Meter Section (-a) Line 312 to Line 308 .15 (3) Account F265-6 Water Fund, Shop and Equipment (a) Fran Line 250 to Line 230 1,715.00 (4) Account G110-4 Sewer Fund, Meter Section (a) From Line 312 to Line 308 .10 (5) Account G110•6 Sewer Fund, Shop and Equipment (a) From Line 250 to Line 230 1,177.00 (6) Account: G112-1 Sewer Fund, General Maintenance (a) From Line 419 to Line 407 1.00 Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the Controller to make the following transfers in the accounts of the Water and Sewer Division: Water Account To Account No. Amount 1 Water Contingency F-263-2-302 3,000.00 (2) Water Contingency F-263-3-302 500.00 (3) Water Contingency F-263-3-320 112.00 (4) Water Contingency F-265-2-310 156.00 (5) F-265-6-418 F--265-6-312 720.00 (6) Sewer Contingency G-110-2-310 162.00 (7) G-310-6-418 G-110-6-312 480,00 (8 Sewer Contingency G-112-1-302 1,000.00 (9) Se7,rer Contingency G-112__1_419 800.00 C.-Lcried. 24 «,r #W# 01 1600 AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Comnittee, as listed on audit abstract #14-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. TAXI CAB STANDS : Comm. Smith reported that the Traffic Engineer had reviewed the case of Alderman Nordheimer and Feldt for the consideration of additional taxi stands in the general area of Rothschilds Department Store:. There are presently three taxi stands serving the intersection of Tioga and State Streets and two taxi stands serving the inter- section of State and Aurora Streets . When the present parking and traffic situations in these areas are considered, the present distribution of taxi stands seems to be adequate for the demand. No action was taken. INLET PARK ROAD SPEED LIMIT: The Superintendent advised the Common Council had refused do establish a 40 mile per hour speed limit on Route 89 within the City. He reiterated that w this speed limit was established in accordance with the best practices and that he would report further to the Board at the end of the 90 day experimental period. No action was taken. BUS REPORT: The Assistant to the Superintendent submitted the report of operations of the transit system for the period April through June 1969. It showed total income through June of $31,672.85 which was approximately $1,500.00 less than the previous year and approximately $7,000.00 less than the same period in 1967. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the April-June 1969 report of the Community Transit System be accepted and placed on file. Carried. MADISON STREET TRAFFIC: Alderman Saccucci requested a study of traffic conditions..in the Conway Park area, particularly at the Madison-Fourth and Madison-Cascadilla Street inter-# sections . By Cozrsm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Traffic & Parking Cc=ittee for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4 :40 p.m. M ­Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayo ._ �I BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVPBLE JULY 9. 1969 Marceletti & Son Constniction Co., Inc. 10.00 White Nurseries 20.00 David Luddington 20.64 Ge orge 'Zonitch 15.48 City of Ithaca 10.00 I. G. Alexander 10.00 William Baldint 10.00 David A. Saperstone 10.00 Isadore & Lenora Lewis & k. Dtake 10.00 Matthew Herson 10.00 W. & T. Norton 10.00 The Lently Corp. 10.00 Leonardo Enterprises 10.00 Micheal Lopinto & B. Macera Jr. 10.00 George Atsedes 10.00 Alfred G. Hall 15.89 Clarence Vaughan 13.98 Rita Middaugh 13.98 John Boronkay 15.89 Ithaca College 15.89 Francis Munch 15.89 E. V. Korik 15.89 Anne Stiles 15.89 Adelbert Hull 34.06 George McLillon 34.24 Marvin Friedman 36.63 John B�.rrett 30.00 Village of Cayuga Heights 50.13 James R. Dormady 15.00 Eastern Heights Inc. 10.40 Eastern Heights Inc. 20.00 Francis Chase 32.56 Otto B. Schoenfeld 36.40 Urban Renewal 184.15 Urban Renewal 204.75 Wayne E. Edwards 88.06 Ivan Burris 47.41 Immaculate Conception Church 152,.50 Bruce Goldberg 173.70 William Jardine 182.50 Cornell University 1171.92 City of Ittfoca 122.49 City of Ithaca 84.96 City of Ithaca 31.61 Water 1089.66 Total 3042.89 Sewer 1953.23 APPROVED BY TANCE COMMITTEE ., r' 63� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. July 23, 1969 Due to a lack of a quorum no meeting was held and at the request of the Superintendent, the Mayor agreed to call a special meeting to be held on July 30th. Special Meeting 4:00 p.m. July 30, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Cc=issioners (5) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Putney, Colbert Aldermen: (2) - Nichols, Nordheimer ABSENT - Commissioner Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. to Controller - Spano Asst.Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. CAYUGA INLET WALL: W. C. Simmers, 1924 Hoeffter Ave., Orlando, Florida, appeared befor$ the Board to protest about the inlet wall at 305-307 Taughannock Boulevard being in need' rw: of repair. He claims the State says it is the City's responsibility. Attorney Barrett ruled that it was not the City's responsibility but either the State's or the property Y: owner. He requested that the Attorney give him a written statement as to whose responsibility. SIGHS - HUDSON SWEET- Clerk read a letter from Donald Culligan, Supervisor of the Sixth; Ward- asking that the signs at the City line .on Hudson Street be fixed as they are unsightly. "Trucks over 5 tons excluded, no'tliru'trucks" also is loose. The City of' Ithaca speed sign that states "Unless otherwise, Posted" is very rusty and looks bad, and the "Children at Play" sign at the beginning, of Pennsylvania`Avenue is so bad that it cannot be read. The Superintendent reported that the signs'would be replaced. By Commissioner Smith: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Superintendent. Carried. CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION: The Clerk read a letter from Edison Jones, Presides}t of the Tompkins County Chapter of the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. , requesting an answer to the authorized study of the ccmparison of pay scales for Water Plant Operators and Sewage Plant Operators as authorized in' the Board minutes of February 12, 1969. Commissioner Putney reported that it was still under study. By Ccmm. .Yengo: seconded by Ccmm. Putney RESOLVED, that the -letter be referred to the Finance Committee. Carried. PETITION - LIGHTS - NORTHSIDE- The Clerk read a petition from the "Residents for Community Action requesting that a traffic light be installed at the cornefp of Cascadilla and forth.Meadow Streets and ,also a street light at Third Street and Route 13, This was - signed by residents of the Nobthside with over 100 signatures. By Ccnam. McGee: -seconded by, Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee. Carried. SIGNS. - PEARSALL CRESCENT & HILLVIEW PLACE: Superintendent Dingman reported that the signs Raa been ordered and would replaced when.. they came in., ROSE HEDGE - MEADOW STREET PLYING, STATION: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported that a rose-hedge bordering the City Pumping Station on Me'a av Street next to the A & W Root Beer operation had been destroyed by .cutting and use of 6 spray. He felt -thptthe A & W operation cause, this, and it is hard for the City to maintain 35' properties"without something like this happening. After much discussion it' was decided to ,bill the manager of the operation for the cost of replacing this. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Smith RF,SO,LVED,,, that a bill be submitted for the cost of replacing the, rose hedge..at the Meadow Stre4it--Bumping'station be sent the manager of the, A &. W -Root Be.er operation.q; Carried. - 2 - July 30, 1969 FILTER PLANT OPERATION: Asst. Supt. Hannan reported the new improvements at the filter plant were paying off in that they had days when the water usage was running six and seven million gallons a day without any trouble. Under the old set-up the filter plant would have been unable to process this much without deleting our water supply. EXP;:xGE - BILL: Air conditioning unit for William Baldini is no longer being used and he should not have been billed for this. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that bill #6105 to William Baldini in the amount of $10.00 be expunged. Carried. STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Comm. Smith reported that the bids had cane in over the estimate for the repairs to the Stewart Avenue bridge and had been refused. It seems that the scaffolding for the repairs is the excess item, and that more money will be needed. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to increase the capital funds for the repairs to Fall Creek bridge to $20,000.00. Carried. SWIMMING POOL AT ST. JOHN'S SCHOOL: Partial payment of 80% of bid price to Chester Products. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a partial payment to Chester Products, Inc. , for the swimming pool at St. John's Elementary School be approved in the amount of $20,360.00, which is 80% of the total bid price. Carried. BIBBINS HALL: By Canm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the following bills for the construction of Bibbins Hall be approved for payment: Stewart & Bennett General Contract Est. #5 $12,424.50 Hull Heating & Plumbing-Plumbing Contract Not. #4 2,317.50 Hull Heating & Plumbing-Heating Contract Est. #5 3,021+.90 Superior Electric - Electric Contract Est. #5 7,515.00 Carried. BIBBINS HALL CLEANING: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to solicit bids for cleaning service at the Police Facility on East Clinton Street. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the CommonCouncil be requested to provide an additional $7,200.00 in Account A74A to provide for custodial service in Bibbins Ha11 for the balance of the year. Carried. ADDITIONAL HELP: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the complement of the Parks Division be increased by one maintainer, Carried. SKATING RINK & BATH HOUSE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney PLSOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for the preloading of the proposed site for the skating rink and bath house at Cass Park. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer $500.00 from account A101C lime 250 to account A101C line 413. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer the following funds: (a) From the General Fund Contingency Account to Account A101B, line 230 - $1,075.75 to provide for a purchase of a snow plow frame. (b) From the General Fund Contingency Account to account A101B, line 240 - $295.00 to provide funds for the purchase of a compressor. (c) From Account Alll line 314 to account Alll line 101 - $1,500 to provide for labor used in cleaning catch basins. (d) From account A114 line 418 to account A114 line 312 - $459.80 and from General Fund Contingency Account to account A114 line 312 - $137.01 to provide for repairs on Packer #249. (e) From the General Fund Contingency Account to A114 line 314 - $62.99 to provide for waste receptacle replacement. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PRECEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE July 23, 1969 Donald A ite R, White Nurseries 6.00 Donohue - Halverson Incorporated 38.64 Collins & Walton 23.02 Town of Ithaca 216.72, Town of Ithaca 86.53 ` Town of Ithaca 85.13 r Town of :Ithaca 90.16 Town of Ithaca 52.89 ' Village of Cayuga Heights 73.06 Otto B. Sheoenfeld 31.20 Rocco Lucente 20.80 Ithaca College 56.21" Town of Ithaca 24.11' Cornell University 130.99- Maurice Marion 126.80, Rocco Lucente 6.00 Mrs, Ellis W. Brown State Dept. of Public Nforks 8.03 City of Ithaca 143.37, City of Ithaca 113.34- City of Ithaca 116.94, City of Ithaca 486.15 , City of Ithaca 63.93 . City of Ithaca 7.86, Water 1491.84 2030.88 Sewer 539.04 APPROVED BY FINANCE COWIT= i 447 New York Telephone Co. 6.'0b' 4he New-York State Electric Gas Corp 67.00 h4q New York State Electric C'as Corp. 5.00 27 - 3 - July 30, 1969 (f) Fran account A101A line 418 to account A101A line 312 - $200 and from General Fund Contingency account to account A101A line 312 - $1,800 to provide for the repair of the street sweepers. (g) Account 201 line 418 - $400.00 for maintenance of equipment in the Parks Division. (h) Account 207 line 411 - $150.00 to provide for printed materials for the Golf Course, (i) Account A216 line 314 - $100.00 to provide for construction materials at Cass Park Marina. (j) Fran Account 101D line 101 - $1,000 and line 314 - $42000 to account 101B line 339 to provide for a change in the type of resurfacing. (k) From account F263-1 line 413 to account F263-1 line 419-$50:00. (1) From account F263-2 line 413 to account F263-2 line 419-$777.00. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Controller be requested to make the following transfers with the various accounts: From account A101b line 314 to account A101b line 302 $110.00 It If A100 " 433 it A100 " 436 13.00 it it A207 " 314 if A207 " 310 50.00 Carried. AUDIT: By Carom. Putney: seconded by Ccenm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on audit abstract #13-1969 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. SIDEWALK DAYS: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. McGee �- RESOLVED, that the 100 and 200 blocks of East State Street be closed to vehicular traffic on August 8 & 9, 1969 in observance of "Sidewalk Days" and that the merchants be permitted to display and sell their merchandise on the sidewalks adjacent to their stores in these blocks, and IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that the 100 block of South Cayuga Street on both sides and the 100 block of South Tioga Street on the west side be permitted to occupy up to one- half of the sidewalk adjacent to their buildings on August 8 &9, 1969 for the display and sale of merchandise. Carried. WILCOX PRESS PARKING: Comm. Colbert reported that he had a request from Wilcox Press for use of parking lot G during their construction period. There would be a need for approx- imately eight spaces for a period of six weeks. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Ccmm. Smith RESOLVED, that Lot G be made available to employees of Wilcox Press from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with spaces to accommodate 8 cars for a period not to exceed six weeks du.riag construction, providing it is done under the supervision of the Superintendent. Carried. STREETS PROHIBITED TO BUSES: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to post the following streets to prohibit buses: (a) Fall Creek Crive from Barton Place to Thurston Ave. (b) Highland Ave. from Thurston Ave. to Fall Creek Drive Commissioner Smith questioned whether this was a good idea as this was one of the show places of Ithaca. After much discussion, Comm. Smith recommended tabling it. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the resolution prohibiting buses on Fall Creek Drive be tabled for further consideration. Carried. BIDS: Alderman Nordheimer questioned why bids were coming in higher than estimates and why new bidding would result in lower bids. The Superintendent explained the complexities of bidding. Alderman Nordheimer asked that the transfers of appropriations be put into the Council Agenda under the Finance Committee rather than under the Public Works C nmittee. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:15 p.m. L' Rob rt G. Grey, Di ut Cit Clerk Jack K. Ki-dly, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA,NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. August 13, 1969 PRESENT: Commissioners (4) - Smith, Yengo, Putney, Leary ABSENT: Mayor - Kiely Co=issioners (2) - McGee, Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Controller - Russell Alderman - Jones Asst. Controller - Spano Attorney - Barrett Clerk - Blean Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst,. to Supt. - Dougherty Engineer - Schlieder In the absence of Mayor Kie7y, Vice-Chairman Smith presided. MINUTES: The Superintendent reported that the following four actions taken by the Board at its last regular meeting had been erroneously omitted from the minutes: TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the sum of $5,500.00 be transferred from Account A74-419 to Account A201-�30 to provide additional funds to purchase and equip an aerial lift truck. Carried. ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEES: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Construction and Maintenance Division be increased to provide for eleven truck drivers, which is an increase of one from the present complement. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board approves the appointment of Wayne Butler as a Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction & Maintenance Division at an hourly rate of $2.88 which is the minimum of Grade 26, effective July 28, 1969,and BE IT FL'D:'JER RESOLVED, that the Board approves the appointment of Carl Shipman to the position of Maintenance Man in the Water & Sewer Division at $2.61 per hour, effective July 20, 1969. Carried SIGNS: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to replace the "Stop Sign" at the west bound approach of West Seneca Street to West State Street with a "Yield" sign. Carried. He recommended that they be approved and be included at this time. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the minutes of the last regular meeting be amended by including the four resolutions listed above; and that the minutes as thus amended be approved, Carried. S. AURORA STREET GUARD RAILS: The Superintendent read a letter from the South Hill Civia Association requesting the Board to install guard rails along the west side of South Aurora Street from Hillview Place to Clinton Street. Alderman Jones urged the Board to give this request favorable consideration. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PETITION-STREET & TRAFFIC LIGHTS: The Clerk read a petition from residents of the northw side section of the City requesting traffic lights on Cascadilla Street at its intersect�C with N. Meadow Street and N. Cayuga Street; and a street light on Third Street at Route T3 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED: That the petition be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Acting Traffic Engineer be directed to request N.X.S. Traffic Commisston to install a traffic light at the corner of Cascadilla and North Meadow Streets. Carried. DJS SFRVICE AGREEMENT: Mr. Dougherty reviewed a proposed agreement between the City and To:.pkins Co. Hospital Board of Managers providing bus service to the hospital. By Co=. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the agreement be referred to the Bus Committee for study and report. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #6166 rendered to the City of Ithaca in the amount of $486,15 be expunged due to an error in calculating. Carried. BIDS - STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE REPAIRS: The Superintendent reported receipt of the follow- ing bids on repairing Stewart Avenue bridge, over Fall Creek: Binghamton Steel & Fabricating Co. $17,050.00 Standard Bridge Corporation $24,600.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Core. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Putney RESOLVED, that a contract for the repair of Stewart Avenue bridge, over Fall Creek, in compliance with the specification of July 25, 1969, be awarded to the Binghamton Steel and Fabricating Company for the sum of $17,050.00. Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Ccon. Yengo RESOLVED, that contract work completed by contractors on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows : Stewart & Bennett, Inc. , general construction, Est. #6 in the amount of $8,860.50 Superior Electric Constr. Co. , electrical,est. #5 in the total amount of $15,833.70 Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. , plumbing, est. #5 in the total amount of $685.50 Hull He ,.ti.ng & Plumbing Co. , heating & ventilating, est. #6 in total amount of $2,515.50 Carried. Mr. Barber, the City's inspector, reported on the progress of the work. He felt the contractors would complete their work by the end of the current week leaving some minor work to be done with City forces. He predicted the building would be ready for occupancy r September lst. �... NO- 9 FIRE STATION: Comm. Leary recommended that the Board of Public Works enter into an. , agreement with the Tompkins County Mental Health Board which will provide for leasing the old No. 9 Fire House to the Board for $1.00 per year on the following terms and conditions: a. The term of the lease shall be three years with the provision that it may be extended' by matual agreement for periods of one year. That the Mental Health Board will make such repairs and improvements to the building as are necessary to meet all City Codes and Ordinances. c. That the repairs, when so made, will become the property of the City of Ithaca. d, That the Mental Health Board will provide insurance in Forms and amounts approved by the City Attorney to save the City harmless from all claims of liability caused by its occupancy of the building. e. That the Mental Health Board will assume the cost of utilities serviced to the building and all expenses of operation and maintenance of the building during its occupancy. � f. That the use of the building shall be limited to organizations under contract with the Mental Health Board or to other uses which shall have been approved by the Board of Public Works. Attorney Barrett felt the proposal to lease this building should be subject to bidding requirements of the General Municipal Law, while the Superintendent and members of,the Board felt the Mental Health Board was a governmental body exempt from bidding requirements. By Comm. Leary:seconded by Cemm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves entering into an agreement with the Tompkins Co. >-wt �7ealth Board which will provide for leasing the old No. 9 Fire Station to said Board f'r $1.00 per year subject to the terms and condition hereinabove set forth; and .tat the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute such an agreement on behalf of the City subject however to approval of the City Attorney. Carried. BIDS - BIBBINS HALL CUSTODIAL SERVICES: The Superintendent reported he had received only one bid on custodial service for Bibbins Hall as follows: Ithaca Cleaning Co. , Inc. $20,208.00 per year He advised that this would be approximately $1.43 per sq. ft. and that present cleaning costs at City Hall with City forces are approximately 80¢ per sq. ft. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney P1SOLVED, that the bid received from Ithaca Cleaning Co. , Ine.for custodial service at Bibbins Hall be and is hereby rejected, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to increase the complement employees in the Parks & Forestry Division by two laborers to provide cleaning service at Bibbins Hall with City forces. Carried. FIRST STREET SIGNS: Comm. Leary reported a petition from residents on First St. for the nstallation of "caution" and"slow" signs on First St. , which was presented to the Cary-- ;Council on August 6th,had been referred to the Board. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLV-70, that this petition be referred to the Parking & Traffic Ca mittee for study Carried. ark 1.9-rort. 30 -3- August 13, 1969 PEOPLE'S PARK: Alderman Nordheimer presented a petition signed by fourteen merchants on Eddy Street—requesting the City take immediate steps to eliminate the PEOPLE'S PARK at the corner of Eddy Street and Dryden Road and clean, patrol and maintain the corner. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Mayor for his attention. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Controller be requested to transfer $80.00 in budget account A207, from line 323, tree replacement,to line 314, materials and supplies , to finance the purchase of, portable lawn chairs; and to transfer $5 ,700.00 in account A101B from line 341, gravel basing new streets, to line 338, curb and gutter renewal, to finance the cost of additions: curb replacement, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer the stun of $1,500.00 from the Water Contingent Fund to Capital account #56, drafting room and vehicle storage, to provide additional funds for construction materials. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the following appointments: 1. The appointment of Rocco V. Magnosi as a truck driver in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.66 per hour, the minimum of Grade 26 in the Compensation Plan, effective August 18, 1969• 2. The appointment of John C. Kopp, as a Laborer II in the Water & Sewer Division at thq rate of $2.28 per hour, the minimum of Grade 21, effective August 11, 1969. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Cc®mittee, as listed on audit abstract #14-1969 be approved for payment, and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CITY HALL PARKING LOT: Comm. Leary reported that several unauthorized cars were being parked in the parking lot adjacent on the east to City Hall, designated for use of City cars, making it difficult" for City officials to find a parking space when attending meetings at City Hall. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Police Department for enforcement. Carried. E. STATE STREET ALLEY: Alderman Nordheimer called attention to the panting of the alley, leading from the E. Green Street parking lot to State Street, by boys working on a beautification project. He reported that several merchants in the area had requested the alleyway be resurfaced to add to the improvement. The Superintendent reported it was not a public way, that in order to do it properly proper drainage must be provided for which the Board has no funds. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:50 p.m. 1, .�� t{ Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk A ' �L Ralph C. Smith, Vice-Chairman i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AUGUST 13, 1969 Walker Smith 7.20 Fred S. Hoefer Jr. 7.20 - Leland Snow 15.48 ' Geoffrey V. Chester 15.48 John E. Lowe 15.48 ,, Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Y Frank Leonardo 10.00' Dr, K. K. Jackson 10.00x' Cornell University 18,716.31 U. S. Regional Plant Nutrition Lab 2,397.94," Finger Lakes State Parks Comm. 18.751' Erwin & Layton 15.04' Donald White 4.00- John D. Mac Lean 6.63`° Doris & Marion Hall 10.68 f Kenneth W. Andrew 10.68' Irene F. Asay 10.68, Elsie B. Houseweller 12-59- Lansing Research Corp 19.21, M. J. Hermon Est, 27.32°= Ruth Turner Drew 15.00 William C. Crissey 15.00 Thomas Norton 36.96 Ed Arabas 10.21- Elfriede Von Boven 45.68' Maurice V. Marion 177.121" Rocco Lucente 15.6o ,, + Carpenter & Von Nederynen 7.36" Fernando Macera 15.39. Donald Frieburn 7.36-' Town of Ithaca 181.68v Lansing Water Dist. # 1 30.36' Cornell University 322.01 Finger:._Lakes ObakirUction Co. 167.48 Segl & Serpent Society Inc. 369.47 John E. Gorsky 39.01' Compagii Construction Rio, 12. 4 A. J. Eckert Co. Inc. 44.28 `` City of Ithaca-General Fund 39.96° City of Ithaca-General Fund 156.19 City of Ithaca-General Fund 423.89 City of Ithaca-General Fund 6.53 , A. Hernaez 3.00 City of Tthaca -General Fund 518.55 ✓ Water ,Ji;,; ; $ 24,166.16 Sewer APPR VED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE L 450 Norman L. Tobin 2.00 , BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. August 27, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (4) - Smith,Le a y, McGee, Yengo ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Putney,Colbert Attorney - Barrett OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (37-- Nordheimer, Nichols, Saccucci Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst. Controller - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean City Engineer - Schlieder Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting,as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. LITTER RECEPTACLES: Mr. H. A. Longenback appeared before the Board as a representative of Unlimited Services of America, Inc. and presented a proposal to furnish and install between 35 and 50 Minit Man Litter Receptacles throughout the City at no cost to the City. His company agreed to maintain and keep the receptacles clean and requested the City to ' remove the refuse from the receptacles. His company would derive its revenue from advertising placed on the receptacles. By Ccmm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, McGee RESOLVED, that the proposal be referred to-the Buildings 6 Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. MALL SHOPPING: W! J°"Mayf-Andrews appeared before the Board as a representative of Hallmark Merchandis- ing and requested permission to create a Mall shopping area in a three or four block section of State Street over 10 days between Thanksgiving and Christmas. He advised the, idea had been presented to and approved by the Downtown Business Men's Association. By Ccum. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee to discuss it with the Downtown Business Men's Association. Carried. EDDY-STREET PETITION: The Clerk read a petition from residents, taxpayers, and merchantp of Eddy Street requesting the Board to improve the appearance, condition and safety of the neighborhood by sweeping the street daily, increasing the number of litter baskets, emptying the baskets daily, collecting refuse more frequently and giving more attention to private property and public sidewalks where owners ally litter and broken glass to accumulate. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Camm.McGee RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the HighwayCammittee,. Carried. APPROPRIATION FOR SEWAGE PUMP: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Came. Leary RESOLVED, that the Caamon Council be requested to transfer the sum of $6,000.00 from budget account. #G-29-650 to account G113-250 to finance the replacement of a pump for . handling raw sewage at the Sewage Treatment Plant, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the replacement of this pump. Carried. BIDS - ROTARY DISTRIBUTOR: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on furnishing the City with a thrust bearing assembly for the rotary distributor at the Sewage Treat- ment Plant as follows: The Eimco Corporation $1,713,50 He recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Caron. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to The Eimeo Corporation for furnishing the City with one thrust bearing assembly for the rotary distributor at the Sewage Treatment Plan's for the total sum of $1,713.50 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the speci.ficar tion dated July 24, 1969. Carried. SOUTH AURORA STREET GUARD RAILS: By Cann. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to install guard rails on the west side pf, Aurora Street, between Hillview Place and Prospect Street, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Canmon Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $4,000.00 from the Contingent Fund to finance the cost of this installation. Carried. 2 - August 27, 1969 BIDS - SALT: The Superintendent reported receipt of the following bids on furnishing the City with salt for ice control: Highway Materials Company - $9.00 per ton at its plant, or $11.40 per ton deliveree International Salt Company - no bid at plant $12.15 He r commended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Highway Materials Company for furnishing the City with its salt requirements for ice control during the coming season in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted and the specifications dated July 25, 1969. Carried. MODJESKI & MASTERS AGREEMENT: Comm. Smith reported that Modjeski and Masters had presehed an agreement for the design of the Columbia Street Bridge over Six Mile Creek which pro-T vides for the following work: a. Design of the sub-structure and super-structure for a pedestrian and utility bridge in the approximate location of the existing bridge. b. Preparation of contract drawings. c. Preparation of contract documents including the removal of the existing bridge. This agreement does not provide for plans or specifications for the reconstruction of the approaches. The City will provide such additional survey information as may be required, sub-surface .investigation as may be required, re-adjustment of other utilities as may b required. Checking of shop drawings, working drawings, shop inspection and materials testing, and general field inspection will be the subject of a separate agreement. This agreement provides for completion of the design within five months and requires a payment upon completion of $13,000. By Ccmm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approves the above agreement with ModJeski and Masters for the design of the Columbia Street Bridge; and authorizes the Mayor and Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the City. Carried. BIBBINS HALL: Comm. Leary reported that the police headquarters building had been substantially completed and would be ready for occupancy by the Police Department after September 2. He expected that the Police Department would take approximately one month to transfer its functions and would not be in complete operation in its new headquarters building until October. PARKING LOT D: Comm. Leary reported that Ottenschot Brothers, landscape contractors on Parking Lot D, had notified the City that their target date for replacing the defective plantings is October 1, 1969. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments and/or promotions be approved: 1. The appointment of John E. Briggs III, as a motor equipment operator in the Construct- ion and Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.88 per hour, the minimum of grade 28 in tie Compensation Plan, effective August 18, 1969. 2. The appointment of David E. Marsh as a Laborer III in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.37 per hour, the minimum of grade 21, effective Sept. 2, 1969, 3. The appointment of Robert E. Hamilton as a Laborer II at the rate of $2.28 per hour;- the minimum of grade 21, effective Sept. 2, 1969. 4. The appointment of Lloyd P. Irvin as a Laborer II at the rate of $2.28 per hour, the minimum of grade 21, effective Sept. 2, 1969. 5. The promotion of Albert E. Nixon, Jr. to the position of maintenance man at the rate of $2.61 per hour, the minimum of grade 23 with the 1969 supplement added, effective August 31, 1969. 6. The promotion of Sidney W. Underwood to the position of maintenance man at the rate of $2.70 per hour, step 1 of Grade 23 with the 1969 supplement added, effective Aug. 31,1969. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved ly the Finance Committee, as listed on audit,_,. abstract #15-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered. rendered. Carried. FALL g RK DRIVE: By Ccmm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo Qi♦VP, that the request to prohibit buses from using Fall Creek Drive, between Barton Place 40 Thurston Avenue, and Highland Avenue, between Fall Creek Drive and Thurston Age e, Pe denied, and BE IT $WM1ER RESOLVED, that the Police Department be requested to encourage bus compani@s using th#ae streets to stand on them for periods of not to exceed fifteen minutes. Carried. s ' BOA RD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Ins. We/��y AUGUST 27, 1969 ` f Erwin & Layton 15.00 Donald F. White 12.00 Moon Bros, 84.00 White Nursuries 2.00 Antonio Hernaez 12.59 Lansing Research Corp. 17.40 Luella F. Adams 15.66 Mrs. Alexander Thoumire '- 15.66 . Mrs, R. Hoffman -15.00 Rocco P. Lucente 15.00 Maurice Marion 225.20 Burton & Markoff Cont. -21.23 Clifford Dean 24.72 Ronald Ronsvalle 48.88 Angelo Paolangelo 11.87 Richard S. Locke 7.36 W. L. Cogshall ° 27.36 Town of Ithaca 152.10 Village of Cayuga Heights --16.00 Ithaca College - 16.71 Cornell University 508.07 Cornell University --396:86 Cornell University , 334.45 Cornell University 430.14 B. & B, Realty ° 101.03 R. H. Shaw 7.26.20 George Schempp 109.55 Malcom G. Hunter 307.25 Malcom G. Hunter ` 278.40 Virginia Cobb 355.50 City of Ithaca 66.30 City of Ithaca 106.08 City of Ith-ca 4.04 City of Ithaca 5.13 City of Ithaca 4,286.89 437.11 Water 44A;Uy#14X sewer 467.20 Total 444"4 4,754.09 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITtEE 3 August 27, 1969 FIRST STREET SIGNS : Comm. Smith reported the Parking & Traffic Committee had investigated the need for additional "caution" and "slow" signs on First Street and felt there are ample signs in the area now. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the petition for additional "caution" and "slow" signs on First Street be denied, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Police Department be requested to continue its surveillance in an attempt to reduce the speed of vehicular traffic in this area. Carried. EXPERIMENTAL REGULATIONS: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that 90-day experimental regulations be approved as follows : 1. Stop signs on Cliff Park Road at its intersection with Warren Place. 2, A four-way stop sign at the intersection of Albany and Second Streets with Cascadilla Street. 3. Stop sign on Fifth Street at its intersection with Madison Street and a stop sign. on Madison Street at its intersection with Cascadilla Street. Carried. FIRE EQUIPMENT DISPLAY: The Superintendent presented a request from the Fire Department for permission to display fire equipment on State Street and Washington Street during Fire Prevention Equipment Week, By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo I- RESOLVED, that permission be granted and that the Fire Department be authorized to park µ and display fire equipment in the two meter spaces on E. State Street in front of the old Woolworth Store from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, October 6-9, and from 3:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, October 10, and that it be authorized to display old fire equipment on the east side of the 100 block of Washington Street on Saturday,_ October 11. Carried. FLAG DISPLAY: The Superintendent presented a request from the Sertcma Club for permission to supply and maintain flags to be placed in sockets or attached to parking meters on certain holidays at the expense of local merchants. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PROSPECT STREET: The Superintendent reported receipt of a request from Mrs, Dentes, 207 Prospect Street, that parking be prohibited on Prospect Street opposite her driveway to permit safe access. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mrs. Dentes' request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS AGREEMENT: Comm. Smith reported the Bus Committee had reviewed a proposed agreement between the Board of Managers of Tompkins County Hospital and the City providing for bus service between the existing City bus routes and the Hospital, It provided among other things for a 500 fare from any point in the City to the Hospital and for subsidizing of the operation by the Board of Managers for bus service six days per week. He recommended its approval. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the agreement between the Board of Managers of Tompkins County Hospital and the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithaca providing for subsidizing bus service, between the City and the Hospital be approved by the Board; and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute it on behalf of the City, subject to approval by the Board of Managers of the Hospital. Carried, BIDS BUSES: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on furnishing the City with three new buses as follows: The Flxible Company, Loudonville, Ohio one 19-passenger bus $12,722.48 GMC Truck & Coach Division two 33-passenger buses $41,151.76 Total bid for three buses : $533874.24 He recommended acceptance of both bids. By C,gmm. Smith: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to the Flxible Company for furnishing the City with one new 19-passenber bus for the total sum of $12,722,48 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications , dated August 11th, and that said award be subject to the approval of the N.Y.S. Department of Transportation, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to the GMC Truck & Coach Division for furnishing the City of Ithaca with two new 33-passenger buses for the total sum of $41,151.76 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications, dated August 11th, and that the award shall be subject to the approval of N.Y.S. Dept, of Transportation. Carried. - 4 - August 27, 1969 EDWARD SHIPMAN: Comm. Smith called attention to a run-away City bus incident which happened on Friday, August 22nd, in which the driver brought the bus to a stop with only minor damages to the bus. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby publicly commends Edward Shipman, a City bus driver, for his expert handling of his bus on Mitchell and State Streets, when its brakes failed, on August 22nd when, in the opinion of this Board, his quick thinking and the bus driving skills which he exhibited on that occasion averted what otherwise might have been a very serious accident, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk. be directed to convey the Board's commendations to Mr. Shipman, Carried. NO. 9 FIRE STATION LEASE: Comm. Leary stated the City Attorney had informed him that in his opinion the agreement for the use of old No. 9 Fire Station would have to be made between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County Board of Supervisors acting on behalf of Tompkins County Mental Health Board. He felt a final agreement regarding this would be presented soon to the Supervisors and be ready for final approval by the City at the Board's next meeting. ROUTE 13 & THIRD STREET SIGN: Comm. Leary felt the need for more adequate sign posting on Route 13 at the intersection of Third Street and also at Cascadilla Street. Comm. Smith advised the Parking & Traffic Committee had already requested the Acting Traffic Engineer to study these locations and report his findings to the Committee. No action was taken pending this study. SPENCER ROAD TREE: Alderman Saccucci asked that a large diseased elm tree located in front of the hone of Charles Rupert, 409 Spencer Road, be removed. His request was referred to the Superintendent. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Jack K. Kiely, Mayor r � ,� i d�J BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 10, 19(5 PRESENT: Mayor Kiely Commissioners (3) - Yengo, McGee, Putney ABSENT: Commissioners (3) - Colbert, Smith, Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Jones, Nichols, Slattery, Nordheimer Attorney - Barrett Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Asst.Supt. -Hannan Asst. Controller - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Engineer Schlieder Deputy Clerk- Grey Mayor Kiely called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m. and noted the lack of a quorum. Prior to adjournment he asked the Clerk to read a letter for referral to the proper Committee. STEWART PARK ROSE GARDEN: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Arthur C. Stallman offering to donate a rose garden, to be installed in a suitable place in Stewart Park. She indicated her desire to have it surrounded by a proper fence and to have a plaque in it showing � that it is in memory of Mr. Stallman. Mayor Kiely referred the letter to the Buildings , and Grounds Committee for review and report. STEWART PARK BOAT CONCESSION: ' Cecil Cage regveitgdd"renewal of his concession for a boat ride at Stewart Park and the Mayor referred h16 request'to the Superintendent and the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and report. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that, due to lack of a quorum to conduct business, this meeting be adjourned to,,reconvene on Friday, September 12, 1969, at 11:00 a.m. Carried. ADJ ,"ED, REGULAR MEETING 11:00 a.m. September 12, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Yengo, Leary, McGee, Putney, Colbert ABSENT: ' Commissioner Smith OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett City Engineer - Schlieder Aldermen (3) - Nichols, Jones, Nordheimer Asst. Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by theClerk, were approved. LITTER RECEPTACLES: Alderman Jones made a plea to the Board on behalf of the Greater Ithaca Beautification ,Ccomittee that the proposal to install litter receptacles through-, out theCity with advertising thereon be denied. Her protest was referred to the Building and Grounds Committee. INLET PARK RIGHTS-OF-WAY: The Superintendent reported that Finger Lakes State Park Commission w.p,s interested in obtaining rights-of-way for water and surer lines in the Inlet Park area needed for the proposed Marina and Festival projects. He indicated the exact location of these lines could not be established at this time. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to negotiate with State officials for thesie rights-of-way. Carried. STEW#RT-PARK BAND CONCERTS: The Superintendent reported acknowledgement of thanks from S .er Ithaca. for help extended by personnel of the Forestry Division for arranging for band,,,concerts at Stewart Park during the summer season. 2Y� - 2 - September 12, 1969 CAYUGA-CASCADILLA BRIDGE: Ccmm. Leary urged immediate attention be given to the removal of the concrete bridge walls on the Cayuga Street bridge at Cascadil.la Street to provide better visibility at this dangerous intersection. Comm. Colbert entered at this point in the proceedings. WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Water and Sewer service bill for the Nu-Way Laundromat at 1012 North' Aurora Street in the amount of $808.56 be modified by issuing a credit of $253.66 against the sewer charge leaving a net bill of $554.90, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that miscellaneous bill No. 6171 to Leland Snow of 143 Snyder Hill Road in the amount of $15.48 be expunged. ; Carried. FLAG DISPLAY: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request of the Sertcma Club for permission to install flag receptacles on the meter posts in the City for the purpose of displaying American flags on patriotic occasions be approved with the provision that the manner of affixing the receptacles to,_ the meter posts be subject to the approval.of the Superintendent of Public Works. Carried. MALL SHOPPING: By Ccmtn. McGee: seconded by Ccom. Yengo' RESOLVED that, on the request of the Downtown Business Men's Association, the 100 block of West State Street, the 100 and 200 block of East State Street be closed to traffic during business hours on the 28th and 29th of. November, 'the 5th and 6th of December, anq 12th and 13th of December, the 19th and 20th of December and the 22nd and 23rd of December, that City buses , special merchants buses, emergency vehicles and trucks delivgx- ing to stores which have no other service entrances will be permitted to use the street4; and the details of the street closing and the regulation of the decoration and other uses of the streets during this period to be subject to the approval of the Superintendent of Public Works. Carried. E. STATE STREET ALLEY: Comm. Colbert wondered what if anything had been done about re- paving the alley leading from E. Green Street parking lot to E. State Street, Supt. Dingman reviewed the situation once again indicating that this alley was not a public w4 that the Department presently has neither the time nor the money with which to repave it, that since it involved a drainage problem it could turn out to be quite an extensive project. Ccemnenting on its status as a public way, Attorney Barrett ruled that unless the City owned it it should not be paving it. Ccmm . Leary expressed his opposition to such a project also. SUNRISE ROAD: By Conn. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to install drainage and place a gravel base and install a water main in that portion of Sunrise Road between WestfieldStreet and Taylor Place which lies partly over land of Mordoff and partly over land of Lajza on the condition that Mr. Lajza perform as follows : (a) Obtain the right of way for the street and monument it. (b) Rough grade the street for the entire width of the right of way. (c) Pay the entire cost of a sanitary sewer to be installed by the City. (d) Have his engineer design the sewer in accordance with City standards and obtain the approval of the County Board of Health. Carried. BIDS-PRESSURE CONCRETE: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on September 8th for pressure concrete work as follows : Price Per Bag Bidder's Name Cascadilla Creek Six Mile Creek Binghamton Service & Painting Co. Inc. 33.00 — 35.00 Binghamton, N. Y. 13903 $30.00 (Alt.) $32.00 (Alt. ) Eastern Gunite Co. ,Bala-Cynwd, Penna. $30.00 $50.00 Gunite Associates, Inc. , Syracuse, N.Y. $14.95 $16.95 The Standard Bridge Corp. , Albany, N.Y. $28.80 $28.80 Hudson-Rumsey Co. ,Inc. , Buffalo, N.Y. $42.90 $45.00 The Penetryn System, Inc. , Latham, N.Y. $27.00 $24.80 Pressure Concrete Constr. Co. ,Indianapolis,, Ind. $30.00 $30.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Cantu. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that contract for applying pressure concrete, in accordance with the specification of August 18, be awarded to the Gunite Associates Inc. at the prices indicated above. Carried. September 12, 1969 BIDS - TREES: The Superintendent reported bids on furnishing the City with trees had been received as follows : Type of Tree Bidder's Name Red Maple Norway Maidenhair Tom_ Brookside Nursery, Inc. 5.00 $ 45.00 5► -00— $ 3,150.00 Penfield, N.Y. Carl's Landscaping & Nursery 36.30 38.60 4,570.00 Rochester, N.Y. The Cole Nursery Company 36.30 38.60 41.35 2,688.00 Circleville, Ohio Green-Vu Landscape Service Inc. 40.50 40 .50 46.50 2,955.00 Webster, N.Y. Ithaca Landscape Service 3,965.00 Etna, N. Y. Kelly Bros. Nurseries, Inc. 32.50 29.50 35.00 2,265.00 Dansville, N.Y. The Stuart Plantations 18.50 Incomplete 370.00 Elbridge, N.Y. White Nurseries 26.00 26.00 38.00 2,060.00 Mecklenburg, N.Y. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the contract for trees, in accordance with the specifications of August 18, be awarded to White Nurseries for the total bid price of $2,060.00. Carried. . BIDS - AERIAL LIFT TRUCK: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on September 8th 'yam, for furnishing the City Forestry Division with an aerial lift truck as foll6VS: Bidder's Name Truck Equipment Total �ayuga Motor Sales Corp. $11,673-00 761.6o 1 , 3 . 0 Ithaca, N.Y. Gallagher Industrial Equip. Co. 1$,360.00 Bryn Mawr, Pa. Mideast Utility Equipment Co. 18,187.50 761.50 18,949.00 Olmsted, Ohio He advised that Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. had submitted the lowest bid meeting all specifications and he recommended its acceptance. By Comm. 'Leary:Seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED,` that the contract for supplying one aerial lift truck in accordance with the Specifications of August 11 be awarded to the Cayuga Motor Sales Corp. for the total sum :qf $18,434.6o. Carried. BIDS - MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on September 10th for the Merry-Go-Round Concession at Stewart Park for the 1970 season. It came from Ronald 0. Potter, present concessionaire, for the total lump sum payment of $381.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract for operation of the Merry-Go-Round Concession at Stewart Park Ir for the 1970' season be awarded to Ronald 0. Potter in accordance with the terms of his bid and specifications; dated September 2, 1969• Carried. BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that contract work completed by contractors on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows: Superior Electric Company, electrical, estimate #7 in the total amount. of $3,714.52 Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. , plumbing, estimate #6 in the total amount of $94.83. Carried. The Superintendent indicated that all contract work, except for some minor changes, had been completed on this project. 3TEWART PARK BOAT CONCESSION: The Superintendent reported that Cecil Cage had requested -enewal. of his boat concession at Stewart Park under its present terms and conditions. He recommended approval thereof. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo EESOLVED, that Mr. Cage's request be approved; .and that his boat ride concession be renewed for a period of one year or the 1970 season under its present terms and conditions f8r the annual lump-sum payment of $100.00. Carried. IL - 4 - September 12, 1969 A. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: 1. The appointment of Larry D. June as a maintenance man in the Buildings & Grounds Div., at the rate of $2.37 per hour, the minimum of grade 23 in the Compensation Plan, effective September 8, 1969. 2. The appointment of Daniel M. Truax and Chester Valentine as laborers class II in the Buildings & Grounds Division at the rate of $2.28 per hour, the minimum of grade 22, effective September 2, 1969. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Ccmm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Controller be requested to make the following changes in budget account: 1. Budget account A101B, transfer the sun of $2,000.00 from line 314, construction materials,to line 312, equipment parts and supplies. 2. Budget account A-115, refuse and garbage disposal, transfer $800.00 from line 407, contractual services, to line 418, equipment maintenance, to cover recapping of tires . AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer the sum of ' $150.00 from budget account A-58, line 310, office supplies-engineering division, to budget account A-76, line 310, office supplies-Superintendent. Carried. TEMPORARY HELP: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to employ temporary secretarial help at an advanced increment of grade 19 or at the minimum salary of grade 24, based upon his .judge:4 ment of the experience of the applicant and the prevailing wage. Carried. Alderman Nordheimer wondered if the Board had the right to hire at other than the minimum of grade. Mayor Kiely asked the Superintendent to seek approval of the Council if necessary. BROTHERS IMPROVEMENT PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the total amount of $5,468.23, payable to Brothers Improvement, for contract work ecmpleted on repairing the roof of the pavilion at Stewart Park be approved for payment. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit " abstract #16-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ,. CASCADILLA-MEADOW STREET STUDY: Comm. Colbert reported the Superintendent had received a communication from the Director of Engineering and Safety of the Dept. of Transportation indicating that it had initiated a study for a traffic signal at the intersection of Cascadilla Street and Meadow Street. Comm. Leary once again expressed his feeling of the need for signs on route 13 to adequately indicate the Third Street exit. Alderman Nordheimer reported that the Public Works Committee of Common Council had con- sidered several items and presented recommendations thereon as follows: Council Room - Due to poor accoustics of the room he recommended that the Board hire an Architect or Planner to prepare a plan for the future use of City Hall. Traffic Engineer - He recommended that the Board consider the hiring of a Traffic Engineer and provide for this in presenting its budget requests for 1970. Tennis Courts at Stewart Park - He recommended they either be repaired or removed entirely. On motion the meeting was adjourned. f l Geo9 A. Blean, City Clerk 1 Jack Kiely, Mayor BOA.RD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPT 10, 1969 Donald White 48.00 ` Richard O'Brien 15.66 Robert Langhans 11.05 Alice R. Gibba 15.66 C. L, Sprinkle M. D. 30-51 — Donald Hoffa 36.34 Paul Hoff, Treas. 32.63 .--- Lansing Water Dist. 1 22,92 Mario Giarddno 15.00 - Charles E. Hall 5.20 - Antonio Fernandez 5.20 Cornell University 58.13 Marsilletti Construction Co. 70.13 — Ithaca College 70.13 Urban Renewal 130.63 '- Town of Ithaca 45.48 Mancini & Son 49,69 John Will-iamson 57.50 Robert A. Pearson 157.75` City of Ithaca 139.23 ` City of Ithaca 92,82 ` If N If 194-52 - n If If 20.38 if It o 26.52 --- it it If 25.]_1 If n 405.23 1783.13 WATER 1,740.76 SEWER 42.37 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDING$ CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. September 24, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (6) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Colbert Aldermen (3) - Nichols, Slattery, Nordheimer Attorney - Barrett Youth Bureau Director - Cutia Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Asst. Supt. - Hannan Asst. Controller - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Engineer - Schlieder Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. LAKE STREET - NO-PARKING: Mrs. H. A. Freeman, 103 Needham Place , requested the Board to establish a no-parking zone on Lake Street for about twenty feet south of its intersection with Kline Road. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that her request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. Cr: r-4 DRYDEN ROAD: The Clerk read a letter signed by 31 merchants and residents of Dryden Road Yc"3 thanking the Board for its prompt response to their petition for increased sanitation services . u DE WITT PLACE: Alderman Nichols presented a proposal that the Board rename Pine Drive, the access road to DeWitt Place from Stewart Avenue, as DeWitt Place. She felt this would be of great benefit to property owners at 201, 203, 205 and 206 DeWitt Place who are now separated from DeWitt Place proper by an unbridged gorge. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that her proposal be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. CAYUGA-CASCADILLA BRIDGE: Engineer Schlieder presented a progress report on a study being made of removing the concrete bridge walls on the N. Cayuga Street bridge at Cascadilla St. and their replacement with steel railings . He estimated the cost of the new rails at $32.00 per. foot but did not have an estimate ready on the removal of the old concrete walls . STEWART AVENUE BRIDGE: Engineer Schlieder also presented a progress report on repairs of Stewart Avenue Bridge, over Fall Creek, indicating that the work thereon would be complet9d within 2 to 3 weeks . WATERWORKS CONFERENCE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that three men be authorized to attend the Western New York Water Works Conference to be held at West Seneca, N. Y. on September 24; and that their traveling expenses including meals and membership fees be borne by the City. Carried. JACK BROOKS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Jack Brooks, City Electrician, be authorized to attend Electrical Inspector's Conferences in Binghamton, N.Y, for a total of four monthly meetings at a total City expense of not to exceed $100.00. Carried. WATER SUPPLY: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported that the water in the City's water reservoir was 51611 down below the overflow point due to the shortage of 'rainfall during this year's summer season which might cause a water shortage if further dry periods of weather continte. He'est}mated the capacity of the reservoir at 300 million gallons and that the daily consumption was between 5 and 6 million gallons . He reviewed emergency steps which could >e taken in the actual event of a shortage by pumping water from Cayuga Lake through a temporary line to the water filtration plant. Upon the recommendation of Comm. McGee Mr. Hannan was requested to prepare cost estimates on such emergency measures and present them to the Board. Comm. Colbert entered at this point in the proceedings. FALL CLEAN-UP WEEK% By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby designates the week of October 20 to October 24 as Fall Clean-Up Week during which household refuse may be placed at the curb on regular collection days for removal by City forces . Carried. _� Fl _ 2 _ September 24, 1969 JAMES HECK WATER BILL: Comm. Yengo reported that James W. Heck, 324 Winthrop Drive, had requested relief from' a 10% penalty charge levied on his water bill because he felt that through no fault of his own the City was not notified of a new owner and therefore he did not receive his bill in time to pay it before the penalty period started. Comm. Yengo advised that standard practice requires that a new owner's card be signed and filed with the City Chamberlain whenever a conveyance is made, which was not done in this particular case. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that Mr. Heck's request be denied, Carried. BIDS-GARBAGE PACKER: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on a new garbage packer for delivery in 1970; and that the CcmlmonCouncil be requested to include $14,000.00 in the 1970 budget, account A114-line230, to finance purchase of this truck. Carried. STREET LIGHTING: The Superintendent reported that the street lighting program. for 1969 was 207v complete. He termed this very good. GORDON J. RYAN PAYMENT: Engineer Schlieder reported that Gordon J. Ryan had completed the construction of sidewalk work under his contract for sidewalks in the Fall Creek section, E. State St. and Willard Way and recommended payment to him in the amount of $1,970.50. By Carom. McGee : seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in the amount of $1,970.50, payable to Gordon J. Ryan, for contract work completed on the construction of sidewalks be approved for payment. Carried. STEWART PARK ROSE GARDEN: By Comm. Leary: seconded by CcmTn. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby accepts with gratitude the generous gift of a rose garden to be located in Stewart Park, as proposed by Mrs . Arthur Stallman, in memory of her husband; and that Mrs. Sta.11man be invited to meet with the Buildings & Grounds Committee to discuss the details of site location, design and estimated cost. Carried. BIDS-INLET PARK: Carom. McGee reported the Superintendent had advertised for bids on the site preparation for the proposed Inlet Park swimming pool and skating rink to be i returned on October 6th. BUDGETS -1970: Comm. Putney reported budget requests for 1970 were being prepared and reviewed by the Finance Committee and would be submitted to the Board for final review on schedule. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: (a) Robert T. Beringer, a truck-driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $2.60 per hour, the minimum of grade 26, effective September 15, 1969. (b) Garfield G. Ellsworth, Water Treatment Plant Operator-Trainee at $5 ,332 per year, the minimum of grade 25, effective September 23, 1969. (c) Theresa M. Flacco, substitute senior stenographer in the Superintendent's office at $5,127 per year, the minimum of grade 24, effective from September 22, 1969. (d) William Bradford, a laborer II in the Construction and Maintenance Division at $2.28 per hour, effective September 28, 1969. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: Seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to approve the following: (a) Account A74 (City Hall) from line 250, other equipment$100 and from line 419; building maintenance $300 to line 302, maintenance supplies, for a total of $400. (b) Account A218 (Community Transit) from line 230; motor vehicle equipment $2,000 to line 312, equipment parts and supplies $1,000 and line 418, equipment maintenance $1,000. (c) In account A109 (Traffic Control) from line 418, equipment maintenance $1,000 to line ,. - 309, gas and oil, $100; to line 312 , equipment parts and supplies, $50; to line 314, construction materials and supplies, $850. (d) From Account A74 (City Hall) from line 419, building maintenance, $100 to account 201 (Parks and Forestry) line 312, equipment parts and supplies, $100. Carried. CECILIA SCHMITT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Carom. Leary RESOLVED, that a leave of absence be granted. to Mrs. Cecelia Schmitt from October 12 to December 27, 1969. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SEPT. 24, 1969 White Nursuries 2.00 :-� Donald 14hite 4.00 Dyer-Fitts Construction Co. 12,94 David J. Parks 47.o4 ----- Tabernacle Baptist Church George Zonitch 15.48 Huldah Vanderker 7.201--1--- Triangle Shoe Co. 10.00 ' Brude Burgermaster 15.66 James Ryder 15.66 Zella Browne 15.66--- Arthur W. Stein 10.68 Town of Ithaca 1429.05 Tompkins County Hospital 1621.87~ Roland Barnett 57.95 Maurice V. Marion 262.44i'� Prudence Allen 15.00 Francis Chase 39.951--l' Cornell University 26.16 Charles Nichols 97.95-" Mrs, Charles Nichols 56.30 City of Ithaca 121.59 City of Ithaca 131.13 Total $ 4059.81 water 39,2-57-J 9 Sewer 13 zl `141 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE �F 4 - 3 - September 24, 1969 EMPLOYEES: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the complement of employees of the Construction and Maintenance Division be changed to provide for 7 motor equipment operators instead of the present 6 and to provide for 10 truck drivers instead of the present 11. Carried. AUDIT: By Ccmm. Putney: seconded by Canm.Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #17-1969, be approved for payment. Carried. PARKING LOT D: Ccmm. Colbert reported that St. John's Elementary School had requested 15 parking spaces be provided in parking lot D to compensate for the apace occupied on its grounds by the Southside mini-pool. By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that this request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-117 of the City Ordinance to read as follows: No person shall park a vehicle in any metered zone on any street for a period of time longer than 15 minutes between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. of any day except on the following streets : College Avenue, Dryden Road, Oak Avenue, Eddy Street, Ozmun Place, and Stewart Avenue . The provisions of Section 15-124 { will apply to these excepted streets . Carried. S. AURORA STREET: On behalf of the Charter & Ordinance Committee of Council, Alderman Nordrieimer recommended the Board consider creating a no-passing zone on S. Aurora Street from the foot of the hill to the city limits . By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. The Superintendent review his discussion with officials of L.V. RR Co. and the Public Service Commission regarding the removal of the railroad tracks on S. Aurora Street. He indicated it was uncertain at this time as to who would have to bear the cost thereof and that an estimate of the cost of repaving the street by the City had not been nacanpleted. BUS BRAKES: Alderman Slattery wondered if the City had looked into the possibility of requiring the City buses to be equipped with a dual braking system. The Superintendent reported he had discussed this matter with bus company representatives. He reported that the City's mechanics were checking the brakes on all City buses regularly and making every effort to maintain them in the best and safest manner. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:50 p.m. n .Ga . A / Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk ack K. Kie y, Mayor 4 soak or rctaz=o woke rroa�nsaae CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. October 8, 1969 PRES&IT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (6) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Colbert Attorney - Barrett Aldermen (3) - Nordheimer, Slattery, Nichols Supt. of Public Works - Dingman City Engineer - Schlie4er Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Minutes: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. WATER DISTRICTS - TOWN OF ITHACA: The Superintendent read a letter from the Town of Ithe requesting water be furnished to the distribution and storage facilities of the new $out4, ,, y Hill water districts and to permit service connection to these systems. Supervisor Kerr presented proposed contracts as requested by this Board in June 1968. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the contracts with Water Districts in the Town of Ithaca, prepared and approved by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca, for the following districts be and they hereby are approved by this Board: f' Snyder Hill Road Water District 2nd South Hill Water District (Ext.#1) East Ithaca Water District 2nd South Hill Water District (Ext. #2) 2nd South Hill Water District And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the foregoing contracts on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal, upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. BIDS - RAW SEWAGE PUMP: The Superintendent presented the following bids on a pump which were opened publicly at 3:00 p.m. : Siewert Equipment Company, Inc. Rochester, New York Allis-Chalmers $4,200.00 Arthur W. Schuster Co., Inc. Rochester, New York Worthington 4,533.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Siewert Equipment Company, Inc. for furnishing thy, City with an Allis-Chalmers raw sewage pump for the total stun of $4,200.00 in acce:? with the terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated September 25th. Carried. BIDS - 6" WATER METER: The Superintendent presented the one and only bid on a 6" water Meter which was opened likewise at 3:00 p.m. : Hersey-Sparling Company, Dedham, Mass . - Hersey Model FM-CT $1,664.00 He recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Hersey-Sparling Meter Company for furnishing the City of Ithaca with one new 6" water meter for the total sun of $1,664.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated September 25th. Carried. Comm. Colbert entered at this point in the proceedings. PINE TREE DRIVE ( IE: WITT PLACE ): By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the public roadway leading through the City cemetery from the northerly end of the 200 block of DeWitt Place to Stewart Avenue, sometimes referred to as CPmP� Road or Pine Drive, be and hereby is officially re-named DE WITT PLACE. Carried. S. AURORA STREET RR. TRACKS: By Cam. McGee: seconded by Ccwm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be authorized and directed to file a petition with the Public Service Commission of the State of New York, on behalf of the City, requesting rr that the railroad tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company which cross South Aurora Street be removed to eliminate an existing hazard. Carried. BINGHAMTON STEEL COMPANY PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a voucher in the amount of $17,050.00,payable to Binghamton Steel & Fabricating Company, for contract work completed on repairing Stewart Avenue Bridge, over Fall Creek, in accordance with terms of its bid of August 11th be approved for payment. Carried. Attorney Barrett entered at this point in the proceedings. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE OCTOBER 8, 1969 John Palo Jr. 15.66 Evanorated Metal films 12.59 Eula Lee 12.59 Pi Lambda Phi 12.59 Louis J. Axtell 13 43 Emile Sesti 12.22 Pialoom Hunter 5.20 Mrs. A. M. Abbe 15.00 Eastern Heights Inc. 34.81 Vincdnt Franciamone 52.08 Raymond Hunt 426.50 Charles Pettis 126.85 Cora Pet Realty Inc. 797.83 City of Ithaca 27.79 n n n 539.46 # 344-.06 70.17 Water 2,037.03 95.3 4 Sewer 577.14 Total $2614.17 APPROVET1 BY FINANCE COMMI"TE'E i I i i 6 - 2 - October 8, 1969 B. K. HOUGH PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in the amount of $500.00, payable to B. K. Hough, for Conoulting services in connection with preliminary plans for the site prepeoratioa af' Inlet Park ice: skating rink and swimming pool be approved for payment. Carried. BIDS - SITE PREPARATION AT INLET PARK: Comm. Leary reported that bids were received on October 6th for preliminary site preparation at Inlet Park for the skating rink and swim- ming pool projects as follows: John D. MacLean, Ithaca, N. Y. $ 80,455.00 C. D. Murrey *Co. , Inc. , Syracuse, N.Y. 112,319.00 Stewart & Bennett, Inc. , Ithaca, N. Y. 154,250.25 Each bid was accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of 5% of the amount of the bid. .01te reported that since receipt of the bids Mr. MacLean, the low bidder, had requested that he be permitted to withdraw his bid and that his bid bond be returned to him because he had misinterpreted the specifications for Type A fill. The Superintendent recommended approval of Mr. MacLean's request. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that Mr. MacLean be allowed to withdraw his bid as requested and that the City_ Clerk be authorized and directed to return his bid bond to him. Carried. Comm. Leary then reported that Anton J. Egner & Associates had canvassed the bids,studie4 the qualifications of the contractors to perform the work at the prices specified, and that -, they recammended it be awarded to C. D. Murray Co. of Syracuse, the lowest qualified bider. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Cotton. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to C. D. Murray Company Inc., Syracuse, N.Y.,for side ' preparation work at Inlet Park Recreational Facilities for the total sum of $112,319.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated Sept. 22,1969. Carried, DE WITT PARK IMPROVEMENTS: Ccmm. Leary reported that the site improvements (the fountain and surrounding concrete sidewalks) had been completed. W. D. McElwee and Sons have presented their bill for completion of their portion of the work in accordance with the specifications of June 2, 1969 in the sum of $4,555. The Superintendent will forward this bill to Mrs. Simpson of the DeWitt Park Improvement Committee for payment in accordance with their agreement. The DeWitt Park Improvement Committee has also paid the materials cost for the installation of electricity to operate the fountain in the amount of $181.3+. The City provided the labor for the installation of the electric service, the labor and materials for the installation of the water service, and the labor and materials for repairing the grass areas. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers in the accounts of the Public Works Department: (a) Fran the General Fund contingency account to Capital. account A391-16 (Taylor Place Ext.) $19.00. (b) Fran Capital Reserve 20 to Capital Account F-3917 (West Hill Water ' Development) $13,500.00; and to Capital Account G-391-10 (West Hill Sewer Development) $21,500.00. (c) From Sewer Contingency Account to Capital Account G-391-7 (Triphammer and Waite Ave. Sewer) $50.93. Carried, APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board approves the following appointments and promotions: (a) Promotion of Russell Reynolds to position of Motor Equipment Operator at $2.88 per hour, the minimum of grade 28, effective October 12, 1969. (b) Appointment of Ronald Blake to position of laborer !I at $2.28 per hour, effective October 85 1969• (c) Appointment of William Bradford, Jr. to position of laborer II at $2.28 per hour effective September 28, 1969, Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney. seconded by Ca=. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #f17-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. LAKE STREET - NO-PARKING: Comm. Colbert reported the request of Mrs. H. A. Freeman of 103 Needham Place for a No-Parking zone on Lake Street; near the intersection of Kline Rd. , as requested at the September 24th meeting will be accomplished by the posting of the existing regulations in the area. 4 - 3 - October 8, 1969 S. AURORA - NO-PASSING ZONE: Comm. Colbert reported the recommendation of Alderman Nordheimer for a no-passing zone on So. Aurora St. had been reviewed and the Parking and, ', Traffic Committee concluded that the street is now properly striped to create no-passing' zones where they are necessary and to permit passing where the sight distance is adequate. TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. & PARK DR. SPEED LIMIT: Comm. Colbert recommended that the 90-day exper- imental regulation providing fora 40 mph speed limit on Taughannock Boulevard and Park Road be extended for an additional 90-day period and that the Council be requested to amend the traffic ordinance to provide for this on a permanent basis. Attorney Barrett ruled the Board was without authority to extend the 90-day experimental regulation. Action was therefore taken to request the Council to amend the traffic ordinance. *, By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-79 of the traffic ordinance regulating the speed limit on Taughannock Boulevard at Inlet Park Road to read �. as follows: Taughannock Boulevard and Inlet Park Road, from the north City line southerly to a point 250' north of Cliff Street, 40 miles per hour. Considerable discussion ensued during which Alderman Nordheimer maintained that there wap nothing wrong with the present 30 mph limit and that the Planning Board was very much opposed to raising the limit. Comm. Colbert and the Superintendent felt the 40 mph was more suited to the traffic using this roadway and advised that the Chief of Police and Sgt. Brown of the Police Department agreed. Motion carried. Mayor Kiely declared a five-minute recess during which time he left to attend a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency. Comm. Smith, Vice-Chairman, presided for the balance of the proceedings , PROSPECT STREET: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request of Mrs. Dentes, 207 Prospect Street, for a No-Parking sign opposite her driveway be denied with the recommendation that Mrs. Dentes request a permit_ to improve the width of her driveway. Carried. N. AURORA STREET: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the acting Traffic Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized to promulgate a 90-day experimental regulation to establish a two-hour parking zone on the west side off' " the 900 block of North Aurora Street. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: By Comm. Colbert: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-124 of the traffic ordinance to read as follows: Sec. 15-124. Alternate Side all-night street parking prohibited. The parking of vehicles is hereby prohibited between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. on the odd numbered side of all city streets on the odd numbered days cf the calendar month, and on the even numbered side of all city streets on the even numbered days of the calendar month. This section shall not apply to those designated streets in the following Schedule A and Schedule B: SCHEDULE A Under this schedule it shall be unlawful for a person to park a vehicle for a period of time longer than twenty-four consecutive hours on the following streets : Parking permitted on: Between: Elm Street #119 to #219 Geneva Street Buffalo St, to 250' North Geneva Street Court to Cascadilla W. Spencer Street Cayuga to Albany Edgemore Lane Heights Court Highland Ave. to 300' East Highland Avenue Thurston to Roberts Place Sears Street South Avenue Campus Road to West Avenue Willard Way Central Block Columbia Street Aurora to Hudson Giles Street Hudson St. to 400' S.E. of Columbia Maplewood Grove Place West Side - entire length Grandview Avenue Aurora to Grandview Court Hillview Place Aurora to Turner Pleasant Street Hudson Street South Aurora to Giles Street - 4 - October 8, 1969 Parking permitted on: Between: Prospect Street Aurora to Hudson E. Spencer Street Turner Place Spencer St. to Hillview Place Brandon Place Bryant Avenue Dryden Road to Harvard Place Dryden Road Maplewood Grove to Ithaca Road Dunmore Place Elmwood Avenue Oak to Mitchell Ferris Place Harvard Place Linden Avenue Quarry Street State to Buffalo South Titus Avenue Cayuga to Plain SCHEDULE B: Under this schedule "All Night Parking" between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m, shall be permitted on the following streets: Turner Place 500 Block Cayuga Street South Hill Terrace to Spencer Street ,�. South Hill Terrace On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. Geo A. Blean, City Clerk J�nk K. Kiely, Mayor ' 1� e•� BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular meeting 4:00 p.m. October 22, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (4) - Smith, McGee, Leary, Putney ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Colbert, Yengo Attorney - Barrett OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Nichols, Slattery, Nordheimer Asst. Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved, WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: Canm. Putney recommnded that the Water & Sewer Departments absorb the cost of installing the water service for the fountain at DeWitt Park and the cost of the labor for installing an electric service to the fountain. He therefore recommended expungement of two bills rendered to the City General Fund for this work. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #6314 in the amount of $344.06 and invoice #6313 in the amount of $539.46, both rendered to the General Fund, be and they hereby are ordere:4 expunged. Carried. Comm. Putney recommended the expungement of four invoices rendered to Maurice Marion for irrigation water because they had been issued on a monthly basis whereas a previous agree- ment directed that they should have been computed on a seasonal basis. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #6159 in the amount of $126.80, #6194 in the amount of $177.12, #6223 in the amount of $225.20 and #6291 in the amount of $262.4, all rendered to Maurice Marion, be and they hereby are ordered expunged; and that a new invoice (#6310 in the amount of $474.32, which is in today's audit, be approved and rendered in place thereof. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #6311 in the amount of$797.83, rendered to Cer-Pet Realty,Iu be and the same hereby is ordered expunged due to a mathematical error. Carried. BIDS - GARBAGE TRUCK: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on furnishing the City a new packer-type garbage truck,which were received and opened on October 20th, as follo,ifs. Bidder Type or Make Bides Price Dick Clapp Lincoln Mercury, Inc. None stated $11,071.90 Less trade-in 1,600.00 $ 9,471.90 Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. 1970 Ford F750 $11,425.00 He reported that a canvass of the bids revealed that the low bidder did not furnish the . required information on the unit to be delivered and that delivery time was in excess of the 90 days specified. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Cantu. Putney RESOLVED, that the Dick Clapp Lincoln Mercury, Inc. bid be rejected because it does not contain the required information on the unit to be delivered and because the delivery time is in excess of 90 days as specified. Carried. By Cantu. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying 1 - 16 cu. yd. refuse packer in accordance wit4 the specifications of October 10th be awarded to Cayuga Motors Sales Corp, for $11,425.00. Carried. BIDS - SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: The Superintendent reported he had advertised for but receivep,,. a no bids on the sale of the following surplus equipment owned by the City: Two used buses - #104 and #229, one Littleford asphalt spray tank #114, one aerial ladder rig, and one shop-built trailer - #226. By Caam. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to dispose of the foregoing items of usgd City equipment as junk. Carried. SIX MILE CREEK WALLS: Comm. Smith reported that gunite work on the wall of Six Mile Creek in the rear of the Stallman Building on Tioga Street had been started and that when this was completed a portion of Cascadilla Creek wall, between Sears Street and No. Cayuga Street, will be done. Alderman Nordheimer entered at this point in the proceedings. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE • October 22, 1969 Marion, Maurice ?i> 474.32 White, Donald F. 24.00 Moon Bros. 2.00✓ Maslyn Bros, Inc. 200.52 ✓ Casey, Esther S. 31.32 Saggese, Patrick J. 15.66 Levin, Paul 15.66✓ Bi jlaard, Anthony 15.00' Blatchley, aichard 25.20 Eastern heights, Inc. 62.40 ?filler, a;bert S. 53.90- " Lansing Water Dist. ��1 15.391-- Urban Renewal 215.6$ k Zazzara, Bohn ].21.42 " South Lill Water Dist. 56.1Ov William Lower Properties, Inc . 340.00 Village of Cayuga heights 53.92 MacLean, John D. 2,303.33 , Village of Cayuga Heights 235.43 Town of Ithaca $6.94 Town of Ithaca 46.74 iv Town of Ithaca 19$.46 Town of Ithaca 94.30 • Town of Ithaca 682.l6 /...-„/ City of Ithaca 393.251-/ City of Ithaca 2.49 City of Ithaca 19.$9 City of Ithaca 137.39 City of Ithaca 104.82 Cera-Pet Hea]ty, Inc. 7$7.£33 ,4 /9%.I' l 7c" AP;-Hirai n. LY ,IJ[L1W:E UO: ,iiTTEE K # 1166 New York Telephone Co. 5.88 it t 1i - 2 - October 22, 1969 , ITHACA FESTIVAL RELEASE: Canm. Leary reported that Ithaca Festival of the Classics, at the request of the Superintendent, had executed a release of a portion of the land leased to said Ithaca Festival of the Classics, Inc. by the City of Ithaca in 1965. The portion released is all of the leased land intended to be developed by the City in accordance with the master plan for the National Arts and Recreation Center. Specifically it's the land on which the swimming pool, bathhouse, ice rink, and certain playing fields and recreation areas will be built. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Ccmm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to receive said release and place it on file with the original lease. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following resolution of this Board, dated October 8, 1969, be rescinded: Resolved, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers in the accounts of the Public Works Department: (b) From Capital Reserve #20 to Capital Account F391-7 (West Hill Water Development) . . . $13,500; and to Capital Account G391-10 (West Hill Sewer Development) .. .$21,500. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a new resolution in place thereof be approved and adopted as follows: RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers in the accounts of the Department of Public Works : From Capital Reserve 20 (West Hill Water and Sewer Development) . ..$25,800 and from Capital Reserve 17 (Sewer Construction) . ..$9,200 to Capital Account F391-7 (West Hill '= Water Development) . . .$13,500 and to Capital Account G-391-10 (West Hill Sewer Develop, '-` ment) . . .$21,500. Carried. By Ccmm. Putney: seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Camnon Council be requested to make the following transfers: (a) Fran Account A201A-250 (Other equipment-Stewart Park) to line 419 (Building Mainter4poe Stewart Park) . . .$184. (b;; In Account A211 (City Cemetery) fran Line 250 (Other Equipment) to Line 309 (Gas anal oil) .. .$46. (c) Fran Account A101D (Street Maintenance Surface Treatment) Line 314 to Account A101B (Street Maintenance Highways) Line 339 (Machine Paving) $1,200. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Cann. McGee RESOLVED, that the Controller be requested to make the following transfers within the following accounts: (a) A216 (Cass Marina) from Line 418 (Equipment Maintenance) to Line 419 (Property Maintenance) . . .$40. (b) Account A100 (Construction and Maintenance Office) from Line 433 (Travel) to lime 411 (Printing) . . .$200. Carried. PUBLIC WORKS SCHOOL: By Comm. Putney: sec onded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent, City Engineer, the Assistant City Engineer and the Assistant to the Superintendent be authorized to attend a Public Works School at Cornell on_ •October 29, 30 and 31. Carried. SOPHIE LISTAR APPOINTMENT: By Ccmm. Putney: seconded by Camn. Leary RESOLVED, that Sophie Listar be appointed provisionally to the position of Account Clerk in the Construction & Maintenance Division at an annual salary of $4,214.00, the mininum of grade .19 in the Compensation Plan, effective October 19th; and that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: .seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance C—ittee, as listed on audit abstract #14-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved e44 ordered rendered. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Smith presented and reviewed a bus report for the three months ending September 30, 1969 compared with the sane period for the two preceding years . The repot also showed the totals for the year 1969 to September 30th as compared with the same periods for the two preceding years. The reports reflected a loss in inane. and an increase in. operating costs, particularly in the item for drivers wages. The reports also indicated a net loss for the year 1969 to date, before capital investment, of $16 ,773.99 and, after capital investment, of $22,966.53. - 3 - October 22, 1969 STEWART PARK ROSE GARDEN: The Superintendent reported a site had been selected for the rose garden in Stewart ark in memory of the late Arthur Stallman and that design plans and costs were being prepared by White Nurseries. He expected to report on this phase of the project at a subsequent meeting. NORTH CAYUGA STREET BRIDGE RAILING: In response to an inquiry by Comm. Leary, Engineer Schlieder reported that removal of the present concrete walls on the N. Cayuga Street Bridge, over Cascadilla Creek, and their replacement with steel railing was in the design stage. He expected the project would be ready for going to bid within another week or so. WATER SUPPLY: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported that, even with a recent rainfall of 3/4", the water in the 60' dam was still down aboiat 7' from the over-flow point and expressed a hope for a lot more rain in the near future. TOUR OF PROJECTS: Adderman Nordheimer reported that Alderman Saccucci was anxious to have another annual tour of City projects scheduled and the Mayor referred his request to the Superintendent to make the necessary arrangements . EDDY STREET: Alderman Nordheimer thanked the Board for its efforts made in cleaning up conditions on Eddy Street. He noticed a marked improvement in the appearance of this street. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk ck K. Kiely, Mayor C BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. November 12, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Smith, McGee, Leary, Putney, Colbert ABSENT: Commissioner - Yengo OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Nichols, Saccucei, Nordheimer Attorney - Barrett Engineer - Schlieder Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk. - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. HAROLD CORO CLAIM: Mr. Harold Cohen, 220 N. Quarry Street, appeared before the Board ana filed a, claim in the amount of $8.43 for the wrongful removal of a garbage container by City garbage collection crews on November 12th. Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Supt. , stated the container had been taken by the City crews because it was cracked and deemed to be defective. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Cohen's claim be referred to the Highway Ccmmittee for further -- investigation and report. Carried. TOUR OF PROJECTS: The Superintendent advised he had arranged for the annual tour of City Projects to be held on November 15th. He announced a City bus would leave City Hall at;, _ 8:30 a.m. sharp and it was scheduled to return at 12:00 noon. He encouraged all aldermen, aldermen-elect, board members and interested City officials to participate in the tour if possible. BUS SERVICE TO HOSPITAL: Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Supt., announced that bus service to the Hospital, originally scheduled to commence on November 15th, would have to be delayed until about December 1st due to a delay encountered in delivery of the new buses WATER SUPPLY: Asst. Supt. Hannan announced that the City's water reservoir was full and overflowing once again. BIDS - CHEMICALS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Ccmm. Leary ITESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to advertise for bids on the City's chemical needs for the Water & Sewer Departments for the year 1970. Carried. GORDON RYAN PAYMENT: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a final voucher in today's audit in the total amount of $4,187.30, payable to Gordon Ryan, for contract work Completed on the construction of sidewalks throughout the City be approved for payment. Carried. BINGHAMTON STEEL CO. PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $491.62, payable to the Bing- hamton Steel & Fabricating Company, for additional work done under its contract in the course of repairing Stewart Avenue Bridge, over Fall Creek, be approved for payment, Carried. OTIS ELEVATOR CO. AGREEMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into a five-year agreement with the Otis Elevator Company for service and maintenance of the elevator in the Police Headquarter's building, at the rate of $146.61 per month with an escalating clause to cover increased cost of labor and materials from year to year. Carried. BERNARD'S PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Cemm. McGee RESOLVED, that a vouc'herin today's audit in the total amount of $4,600.25, payable to Bernard's,for installation of the carpet in the Police Headquarter's building be approlrfPd for payment. Carried. Y,�L 2 - November 12, 1969 BIBBINS HALL PAYMENTS: By Ccmm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that contract work completed on Bibbins Hall be approved for payment as follows: Stewart & Bennett, general construction, Estimate #7, in the amount of $5,946.10 Superior Elect. Constr. Co., Electrical work, Est. #8, in the amount of $4,885.26 Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. , additional work, in the amount of $294.00. Carried. CAMPBELL ELEVATOR CO. AGREEMENT: The Superintendent reported that Campbell Elevator Co. had filed a revised price schedule calling; for a 12% increase in the current labor rates as provided in the present agreement covering maintenance of the elevator at City Hall. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Cemm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to approve a revised agreement with Campbell Elevator Company covering the maintenance of the elevator in City Hall for the year 1970 at a monthly rate of $164.13. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: (a) Henry DeLore, Laborer I at $2.19 per hour, effective November 3, 1969, in Water and Sewer Division. (b) Craig A. Eldridge, Laborer I. Water & Sewer Division at $2.19 per hour, effective October 27, 1969. (c) James L. Kelly, Laborer II, Construction & Maintenance Div. at $2.28 per hour, effective November 3, 1969. (d) Jonny L. Little, Laborer II, Construction & Maintenance Div, at$2.28 per hour, effective October 28, 1969. (e) John Szczerba, Laborer II, Construction & Maintenance Div. at $2.28 per hour, effective October 22, 1969. (f) Robert E. Oaks, Laborer II, Building & Grounds Div. at $2.26 per hour, effective October 22, 1969. (g) Wayne Albro, Laborer II, Construction & Maintenance Div. at $2.28 per hour, effective November 9, 1969. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the following transfer of funds: (a) Frcm Acct. A101B (Street Maintenance Highways) Line 341 (Gravel Basing of New Streets . . . . .$1,000 and from A103 (Snow and Ice Control) Line 101 (Personnel Services) $5,000 to acct. A101B (Street Maintenance Highways) Line 340 (Gravel Basing of Existing Streets) . . . .total of $6,000. (b) From A74 (City Hall) Line 419 (Bldg. Maint.) . . . .$500 to A74.-302 (Bldg. Maint. Suppliesi. (c) From A74 (City Hall) Line 419 (Bldg. Maint.) . . . .$295 to A74B (Police Headquarters Bldg. ) line 407 (Contractual Services) . (d) From A74B (Police Headquarters Bldg.) :Line 101 (Personnel Services) . . . .$100 to A74B Line 419 (Property Maint.) . Carried. JOB ROSTER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposed Job Roster for 1970 as prepared by the Superintendent and attached hereto establishing the authorized numbers of employees for each division be approved and used as a basis for budgeting. Carried. PAY SCALES FOR PLANT OPERATORS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the board approves the findings of its Finance Committee which in effect approves the existing difference in pay scales between Water Plant Operators and Sewage Treatment Plant Operators . Carried. BUDGETS - 1970: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the proposed budgets for the various divisions of the Public Works Depart- ment as prepared. and submitted be adopted in principle and that the chairman of the Finance Committee be authorized to meet with the Finance Committee of the Common Council to explain and urge their inclusion in the 1970 City Budget. Carried. SALARY SCHEDULE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board's Finance Committee be authorized to meet with the Finance Committee of the Common Council to establish a salary schedule for Superin- tendent, Assistant Superintendent,Assistant to the Superintendent, Supervisor of Construction and Maintenance, Supervisor of Building and Grounds, and such additional employees as shall be included in the "Executive Salary Schedule". Carried. c..r•ci: r-_. i ,;.! ;,. .-. , rroLloR 0 01,1..,ftlik3117.....q:!.!L. v2:1,9. 1969 14,u.:f.c,i• tli.utit;....:.r SUPT. OFFICE 53 Supt„ of Pub11,1 Ui....irica 1 1 24 $r4 Stenographar 0 I 19 Stenographer 1 0 ENGINEER iFFICE 46 City Engineer 1 1 ? Traffic Enginet4r 0 1. 38 , At1st,. City Enginci::.r 1 , 1 ....1 33 Jr . ager 28 oiine SV, Digi nearing .1i iflo 2 2 1 1 25 Engineering Aida 2 2 PARKS Sc. FORESTRY 36 1)arktii & Grounaa Sapervo 3. 1 ' 31 'Jo rk 1 ng Foreman 1 2 • 31 Grounds Foreman 1 1 28 Tree Trimmer 2 2 28 Auto Veohanic 0 1 28 llot or Zvi plial.t. Op aro.t oy., 1 0 26 Tr urAc. Drivar 1 *L-t 25 Mai ntai nor ..? .,. 23 Ma int c;nane o Heti •.., .., 3. 21 Laborer a 4: 4 JANITORS 26 Hai ntai nor 23 Mai ntcin an c o Man ,..), - 21. Labc-srar a d: ,) 5 PARKING LOT "D" 21 I.:a.b*r(Ira • 2 2 BRIDGE OREIJ 31. Viotti zig For :,i .1. 1 25 110.Il till iliTi. - .!. 1 23 Maintuanea Man 4 .1 ' 21 Labor6fo 0 0 ....e.( tAFFIC URE.I 31 Working For4.r.dip.-A I. 1 25 ' 'faint.p:i.mbr :i. 1 23 Hai ntenanoe M.2.;.r.i 1. 1 GARAGE DPU 31 Auto Nat:than-Li:, FOPiv;.ai& 1. 1 3 25 ;43 Mainieuanoe Mal:4 U 0 COIMUNITY. TRANSIT S(STEM 27 Bu a Dri Wt. 23 11...a.1n :cia.lue Nan ... 'i, C & N (Eililt,, GARB AGE11113}, Dumps OFFICE) 43 Ass t,, to Supt. Pali:11 6 UCYPIC6 I 1 36 Stuo & SaaiLatioh Super, 3 1 31 Sts 0 & Sanitation Fortir.,: '..). j. 31 lioziiing Fortamin .., ,7 3 28 Motor EquipmemL Or. vatut- ..v ,,,,.o Truk ariver 11 11 32 Gffiee Managetv iv.,-, * I S. . 26 Principal AectouAt Glaek 0 0 25 Ma.intal nor !.% 6 23 Maintenance Man 6 5 Laborere 9 9 19 Atmount Clerk i 1 NEWMAN GOLF COURSE 14 Golf Cour Mantlig:ir 1 1 . • . .. . •- - 1969 ITER & SEWER DIVISION 44 Aust, Supt, of/P♦ ubl to Works 01 1 (now)? •K{tAss`1f` L'1.re �J.3..'1or 2 38 l'i.'.cr„li .t'g 1nspeotor 1 1 34 l.%.1.t3str'5•.clan 1 1 33 Ohlof Water Plant tlper t 1 1 32 Oas,ft e I.;:negcr ]. 1 32 Chief Sower Plant Cper,, 1 1 31 Water Meter �.'oronan 1 0 31 Ant•.+o Iieciz+!nic Foraman 2 1 31 General Maintenance Foreman 1 0 31 Sewer. 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G0 J ��14 cJ atd C, •� Ea q n m v^I tip P H cq C? u1 v0 = t8 a\ t A OI 1 1 I ! �t F 6 ! ! co 7 -7i 7 QMML r UA L H890-41 ILest P=gjo Street Recop .Z'Gruction '045.1000 The extension of Buffalo Ste from its present location at Brindley St. Southwesterly across private land to Hest State Streets -Z 2W=jja Crgek IkIl ZMaw_al 07000. The repair of the wall on the TrMov Ave. side of Cascadilla. Creek between Hancock & I-la dison Streets. -24 Ifest RQ Park (I-AqDaiajq3,s_I v29000.* , _- Park development on the southerly extension of Marren Pl. 26 CwLyza igliat FAi!k ?1201000, Pre-loading and foundation work for the sidnming poolq bathhouse, and skating rink. - StMWt PWA Lwr2on 6 o o A emir to provide a constant water level for skating. 31 %ka=ic Signal '315,3000 Replacement at Buffalo and Cayuga Streets, replacement at Fulton and Buffalo Streets,, and at Fulton and Seneca Sts. New installation at Palton and State Streets. North, ggEM Street B . ... ... . Oo000. Replacement of concrete rail with steel to improve sight distance. ` -29-1 Pressure Concreta--Re 7 ni I. S 'v 000, These funds to be combined with Punds in 1.971 to continue maintenance work on retaining walls,, JWW ?%l 800 =M 20a =I me WInt !Wpair to a culvert head-wrall 37 Parke-W. Netera 15,0000 Installation of meters in the 4W block of Uo. Cayuga St. 34 Tuning Fork C�l 5 V 000. Ile-grading of E. Green St. and E. State Sto to inprove traffic flow. Qazige ILOOA ;'17,5000 MWrovament, of grade between Chestnut Sto and Westviev 14, C11-PIM7, P?P-7T1 ,73) TO ,B- C r1T T�STQ)7-i`D 73 Y 77T 'R 71 A,1:1) OF P TJD T, C C j ;-',T 1c nt South Aurora Stree to X25,0000 Removal of railroad tracks, re-grading and re-paving of street, MursIga-1h so It Inter ation 0359000. Improvement of traffic flow from Triphammer Bridge Into Triphammer Road, Lopls Plaeg stom 2L4-Rae 05.,500. Improvement of drainage on the North side of the Hook Tract and between Chestnut &- Inm Streets., E122a Cqr Ltro .1 S&Zeet jMX: emnts 07.,200. Provision for turn-around and drainage at Taughannock Blvd.,, Ilest Seneca St., Taber St. and "lost Clinton St. CULtan =qgt 11d=W. ?10,T000, liew curb and gutters and wider pavement between Albany St. and Plain Sto Street Paving '27,000. Asphalt over-lay on Buffalo St,, between Tioga and Meadow Streets. Also the 200 block, of No. Genova Street. Vehicle Stooge Units 340 000,, A storage building on the Third Street site for ecraipment and materials which can not be properly housed at the First Street garage. Sou st Park ltr2 ce R Q -11 2 500L, A road from -Mrd.ra -Road to Southwest Park so that the landfill of the park can be started in 197J, St2HOzft P 13p92 Garden An Arthur C. Sta-11man Memorial rose garden at the entrance to Stewart Park, 2!jjumbia Street B: e 015010006 This includes the construction of a pedestrian bridge with water and sewer�llines. It also includes the removal of the existing bridge,, connection of the mater and sever lines at either end and approach work at either end. aUITI ,:P_R0'yT'11rLr._ TO PIE ("01"STpDi U:17) X17 `t,,70; r;n PTITT TC LATER H8%-53 Other Lines---;latex x10,000. This fund provides for construction of water lines in sub- divisions and elsewhere that may be approved during the course of the year. -58 Vinegar Hill Su,�pcn�„ Trar son IAi?, s. x35,0000 This line will run from the Uest State Street Bridge to the new Vinegar Hill Pumping Station. It will also supply the Rational !Arts and Recreation Center. -57 ZJate p on Buffjo StrQ2 %?1820001* These mains will carry Crater across Cayuga Inlet on Buffalo Street Bridge to the new lines under the flood protection channel. -56 Vehicle Storage x202 000e This is a conversion of the old sludge duAng bed for cold storage of vehicles. -54 'Teat,Lull D�� t u201000v This money is intended to build a fund for the construction of water mains in the proposed streets of Jest Hill. Cayuga,&31pt� Park (unknown) It is anticipated that the oanstructi.on of iaator mans from the Vinegar Hill supply line; to the State T1arina will be paid for by the Staten Q2LtR, is Sit vet rt ae. t25vO0�;., This is a contribution toward the capita-1 cost of construc- tion of Columbia Street B.ridee. - Sunrise vosd T L vem ^1Y,00G,. This is for ra-location of the water main caused by the improvement of Sunrise Road under the General Fund® Fire Protection at t e a2popcQ Area. ;,2,5000 This is an annual request for funds to develop fire pro- tection at the disposal area. GAPI'ZP,L F'-'OJ-HrT'- DI': Comr) --f�� P K! I ':TS TO, SX31M FUIM H890- Tipga Street S"z-RgPA-r 03.000. This is for the reconstruction of a sever in the 100 block of North Tioga Street after the 11111er Building has been dawlished. -77 akoX UD22=:SMr ?10,000. This is for construction of sever lines in sub-division and in other areas. Baal State Street Sever y1122000.* T Ihis is a sever from Giles Street to the City line. .P-USIo Streets Pumv Sla—tio;a ?23,, A replacement of the existing p=pinj station. This project may be started in 1969. -54 Ilest UAII Seger PgMJ2LmW_t 5;10,000. This is a fund for the development of savors in the proposed streets of Ifest Hill. A portion of it is reimbursable. Colunb Street Bride 325v000F A contribution to the capital cost of the construction of the Columbia Street Bridge,, 70 S=2 Dryer &M=Vents; 07000i, This is a provision for a chemical tank and other inprovements at the sludge dryer,,, - TragjtaMt P2J t M_ 01WOO& Provides for the replacement of the electric pumps for raw se-wmge. Sunrise cgA 69000,, Provides for tho re-location of the sewer ruin when Sunrise Road is reconstructed. —56 lq" S&2ma—e "1.10"000" This is the sever fund contribution to the same project in the water fund© This indicates that all or most of the funds have been provided in 1969 or a previous year. BO' RD 07 PTT `LT(' -,J ITZKS PROCEE-)TN'S November 12, 1969 T )onali White 8.Or' Comnagni Construction Co. 63.60 George Zo,itch 12.9' Alfred Jones 7.20 Herbert Monkemeyer 7.20 John Augustine 7.20 John F. Lowe 15,48 Co-op Consumers Society Inc. 12,'59 Micheal C. Hessney 15.66 B ishons of Ithaca. 15<!6 J. S. Barina 15,66 Doris H�ll 15.66 Atte Ruuspakka 1K:'36 Fairview Ants. 15,,66 Stanley Palmer 15.66 Phi Kap:)a Tau 11.05 Ithaca College 79.34 Robert H. Shaw 6.00 L=,nsing ter Dist. # 1 13.23 Lansing Water Dist, # 1 15.39 Mrs. F. L. Bolton 15.39 Thomas McC':rthey 5.20 E--,stern Heights, Inc. 20.00 IDryden :%rater Dist. # 1 104.29 Ithaca College 65.73 Donald White 4.00 Kenneth Morusty 6.76 Bertha Mac Cauley 10.68 Sam Panoto 15.00 Comnagni Construction Co. 28.12 Lansing -,pater Dist. +2 15.39 Cornell University 698.25 Oak Hill Manor 366,54 Parcel Re M<,ry Treille 143.00 Corneleus Gall 51.95 City of Ithaca 74;91 it 95.34 It 88.53 it 4.39 it 433.49 it 19.02 it 653.91 �TA TE R 2979.42 131.1 S7,ER 443.02 TOTALi 3422.44 APPRCVb:D BY 7TNA^_ 7E_ CO!,77TTRE #w-,67 Ithaca College $500.00 P'RO AND COLT DISCUSSION OF PIICP03ED O?'f ITA7 S`(rL ME 0,B,D. WSAYk MES cr, M ITAY M, 1) A better one-my progression can be estabUshed. 2) Depending on Street udidthe more capacity can be produced in some instances; especially on narrow streotsa without sacrificing on-street parking. 3) Safer crossing by pedestrians in general. 4) Better vleirinb of traffic entering intersections, 5) Speeding up the norcwnt or margency vehielas in the direction of the one-imy systonv 6) Produces an easier tray for tkuru vehicles to travel across the C.B.D. area. 7) Reduces obstructions created by parking vehicle^, and convor;iely produce eanior parking of cars,, and batter maneuverability of heavy truckcsm S) Produces some benefit to certain type businesses. 9) Inprovement of transit movewnt. 10) Improves ingress and egress to parking lotsp eliminates obstructing lero turns. 11) Allows freer left turn mvc=ts at intersections frith the change of sign-L indication. a , DISl�AVASiT1�iGI�s 1) Four (4) out of ten (IA) intersections involvod are not proper],v operating on the inter- connected system. The others are only partially responding to the master controller, 2) The scheduled future major improvements in the CEB„.DE, under Urban. Ronetaal, private developers, etc* which are stilt tentative only, could possibly adversely affect ar-0/or bo affected by atq presently proposed changos or restrictions in traffic flow, 3) relocation and replacement of some suns and naters to provide for the one-array change is not serious, but still has to be considered, 4) Traffic signal installations, hardware, and desire are of more -iorious consequences New designs have to be provided. Special indications are needed on existing new inotal- lations Old installations will have to be considered for replacement. Costly pedes- trian signals will have to bo provided fora Change over and reinstallation iaill require major effort and time by the c3lcctricians and reduce their time for other scheduled work in the city. 5) C-eato^ dangerous condition to improper troavi.ng and lame transitionr,, 0;) Provides hrasard, conflict and back-up of turning vo!Ldlos if pedestrian and vahic � traffic is generated in any largo volume at any part of an inteniaction* -r) Creates some ooni'asion in determing the rotate to a destination to many Mtoristss especially the "out--o=towners”. 8) It vill roTdre ra more circuitous route to me-VI motorists to reach a destination,, 9) It will generate a higher n=bar of cars on the one-way system per block, This is created by the same vehicles having to take the "long route" to get to a desti.nat on in the C,B.D* 10) It vill increase the traMe on those streets after a period of usage by dining m=erous transient or thra vehicles which will find one-+ways nacre expeditious on those streets* Streets in the C,BmDo should serve and improve local downtown traffic pr r- U.y, but not pride an invitation to more cars which should stay on state routes and arterials. 11) Some businesses feel and bave indicated, that they are hurt by one-gray arrangements, leading some of their customers to other a57oas. This does not only pertain to shops along the one-tom route, but also to businesses on off bloolm and er-oss streets. 1.2) It will create problems to ar!ergency vcIicle operations to the north in the 200 block of South Cayuga Street., ') It creates a PLmel type situation on Groon and South Tioga Streets bottroon Ckriga and State Streets which could create serious difficultion during; peak hours. 14) Initially at least, it v-171 be a problem for south bound traffic on T.'t oga Street toed^ Tioga and Court Street intersections* These vehicles will be added to already houry traMa and bad situation along Court, Aurora, State, or Court, Cayuga and Stato for eaon 18., In f-�ont of De tt jr. High Schooi pro°zLd loo ��.owuiuU on %wo_!C n1d?c . 0 Tiu-mine novomontn on to eroso ntroots trill be affeetod adversely by tho back-up of traffic due to tho shortnoss of the blocks, the voluno of traffic on the cross strootn and vehi.clos desiring to make the turn, change variables, obstructions by parking of cars, unloading, rotor troubleo, etc., the cross streat prograssion, vbich only to a certain degree can do izprovod by adjustment. These are events whi.oh are more prevalent dui rush periods oral peak hours. This is also the only tino during trhich our oxLsting tix)--i y really gives us trouble in the downtoun area® The proposed one-rosy change perhaps only transfers same of the problems fr= one place to anothor,and crea a -too other types of problems the city would be faced Uith. Other solutions for traffic flow Improvement over the ono-sway Mould be establish- ment of turning lanes in place of on-street par3dne once enough off=-street parking spacas are created.. eliminating certain loft turns, and eventual improvement of signal equipment. Of major importance Is the interdependence of operation of the signals and adjustment of progression to the eventual demand needed for proper operation by theoretical and also empirical- application. Also ono-tray was in operation for some time in the C.B.D. 7-8 ;gears ago and for reasons not knotm inn done array rrith In a relative: short order. -3- November 12, 1969 AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #20-1969, be approved for payment. Carried. CAPITAL PROJECTS: By Carom. Colbert: seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that the list of Capital Projects for 1970, attached hereto, be approved and recommended to the Finance Committee of the Common Council for inclusion in the 1970 Budget and also recommended to the Capital Improvements Review Committee for inclusion in the Capital Program of the City. Carried. NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Comm. Leary advised the Tompkins County Mental Health Service had abandoned its plans for the use of old No. 9 Fire Station building on College Avenue. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Alderman Nordheimer asked how long Columbia Street Bridge would remain open to pedestrian traffic. The Superintendent advised it would remain open until contracts were let for its replacement and felt March 1, 1970 would be a good target date. MADISON STREET: Alderman Saccucci wondered about the installation of a stop sign on Madison at its intersection with Cascadilla and Washington Streets. The matter was referred to the Superintendent. .' NEXT MEETING DATE: The Clerk noted that the next regular meeting date would fall on :-; November 26th,, the day before Thanksgiving Day. It was decided to hold the meeting on 'a November 24th. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the next regular meeting of this Board be held on November 24th instead of the 26th, and that this meeting be adjourned to reconvene on November 24th. Carried. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk ack Kiely, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Adjourned Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. November 24, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (5) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney ABSENT: Commissioner Colbert OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett City Engineer -- Schlieder Aldermen (3) - Nichols, Slattery, Saccucci Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Controller - Spano Asst. Supt. - Hannan City Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. ROSE GARDEN - STEWART PARK: Mr. Allan H. Treman, Attorney for Mrs. Miriam S. Stallman, read her letter in which she proposed to donate to the City a Rose Garden to be located just north of the entrance to Stewart Park between the railroad and Cwjuga Street. She suggested that it be known as the "Arthur C. Stallman Rose Garden" in memory of her husband. She agreed to pay for the rose garden estimated to cost X10,000.00 and to pay up to an average of $750.00 per year for its proper upkeep. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Ithaca accept the offer of a rose garden to be known as "The Arthur C. Stallman Rose Garden" at Stewart Park as set forth in the letter of Miriam S. Stallman to the City of Ithaca, dated November 24, 1969, according to its terms; and that permission be given to commence construction immediately under the supervision of the Superintendent of Public Works. Carried. CLIFF STREET: The Clerk read a letter from James D. Parkes, 105 Williams Glen Road, requesting installation of guard rails at the corner of Cliff Street and Williams Glen Road to be placed on the downhill side of Cliff Street to protect his propertk from run- away vehicles. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. PAY SCALE FOR PLANT OPERATORS: The Clerk read a petition signed by six Sewage Treatment Plant Operators disagreeing with decision of the Board, dated November 12, 1969, to the effect that the degree of technical skills and the nature of the duties of Water Plant Operators are greater than those of Sewage Plant Operators, By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the petition be referred to the Finance Committee for further study and report. Carried. U.S.N.R. TRAINING FACILITY: Mayor Kiely called attention to the forthcoming abandonment by the U.S. Navy of the Reserve Training Facility located on leased land awned by the Cit;- on N. Cayuga Street Extension. He felt the Board should consider the best possible use of the building. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. ONE-WAY STREETS: Mayor Kiely requested a study be made of making certain blocks of Tioga Street one-way,northbound, and certain blocks of Cayugs Street one-way, southbound. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. DECEMBER 24th MEETING: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the regular meeting of this Board, scheduled for December 24th, be post- poned until 4:00 p.m. on December 29, 1969. Carried. S. PLAIN STREET LOADING ZONE: The Superintendent presented a request received from Shulman Furniture Company for a loading zone in the 100 block of S. Plain Street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE November 2$; 1969 �y Cornell University 18,716.32 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Fred S. Hoefer 7,20 Walker Smith 7*20 ... Geoffrey V. Chester 15.48: George A. Swarthout 15.66 Arthur F. Kuckes 15.66 ` Glenn S taf f ord 15.66 ` Bruce Burgermaster 15.66 , Cornell University 34.05 Lynch Backhoe 3208 : Helen Saunders 34.84 , Francis Chase 269.99 Antonio Fernandez 365.40 M. K. Cramer & R, Thaylor 276.50 Cheston Reed 15.66 J. D„ Gallagher Co. 699.97 City of Ithaca 53.19 City of Ithaca 27.24 City of Ithaca 25.36 City of Ithaca 38.98 City of Ithaca 177.06 City of Ithaca 68.10 21,102.26 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMTIITTEE 00 -2- November 24, 1969 S. GENEVA STREET STORM SEWER: 'alw suverintoo4-nt rend a lottor ivom R. Davis Cutting, P-resident of , c raw od ni g Inc. , requesting the construction of a storm a-ever in South Geneva Street to serve its proposed 100 unit housing project. Engineer Schliedor ebLimatQd, the cost of such a drain at $1,500.00. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to establish a Capital fund of $1,500.00 in the 1970 budget for the construction of a storm sewer drain in South Geneva Stree-L; and that upon approval thereof the Superintendent be authorized to construct said drain. Carried. DE WITT JR. HIGH PARKING: The Superintendent read a letter from Mrs. Erica Evans request- ing parking privileges in the empty lot at the corner of S. Cayuga and W. Green for teachers at DeWitt Jr. High School. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request be denied. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that water invoice #6355 in the amount of $15.66, rendered to Michael Hessney, be expunged and that a new. bill be rendered to the correct owner. Carried, CODE AMENDMENT - USE OF CITY DUMP: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Carom. Putney RESOLVED, that Chapter II, Section 11-9 of the Code of Ordinances, City Dump - Charge for use, be amended to read as follows: +-' The charge for the use of the City Dump shall be established at X7.50 per load with the following exceptions; �.a (a) Household and commercial refuse hauled from any point within the City of Ithaca, the Town of Ithaca, or the Village of Cayuga Heights shall be accepted without charge. (b) When the use of the City Dump is required by a contractor who is demolishing a building within the limits of the City of Ithaca, the Building Commissioner shall estimate the cubic content of each building and shall collect, upon issuance of a Demolition Permit, a fee computed at the rate of $1.50 per thousand cubic feet of content or fraction thereof. Effective upon publication. AYES: 5 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved by Mayor. GUNITE ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $9,915.75, payable to Guaite Associates, for contract work completed on applying pressure concrete to the walls of Six Mile Creek, at S. Tioga Street, be approved for payment. Carried. CHESTER PRODUCTS PAYI4ENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $4,090.00 payable to Chester Products, Inc. , for furnishing the Southside Mini-pool be approved for payment. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED,that Garfield G. Ellsworth be transferred to the position of Maintainer in the Water & Sewer Division at an hourly rate of $2.56 which is the minimum of Grade 25, effective November 16, 1969, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: (a) James B. Blow, Motor Equipment Operator in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2,88 per hour which is the minimum of the grade. (b) Richard M. Wood, a Maintainer in the Construction & Maintenance Division at $2.80 per hour, which is the minimum of Grade 28 with the 1969 Supplement added. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #21-1969,be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. LEASE OF URBAN RENEWAL PARKING LOT: The Superintendent reported that the Council had re- quested that the Board of Public Works make an arrangement with the Urban Renewal Agency for the lease of the vacant space on the west side of the 200 block of South Cayuga Street ` to use for overflow parking. The Superintendent estimated that the preparation of this space would cost approximately $2,000 and that the work could be completed in time for use on the 5th of December. A proposed $1.00 per year lease was recommended for approval, By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board approves a lease of the vacant site on the west side of the 200 e� r»w #�f�11MIW1i111M r�� i�WwW block of Sout}; carusr. Sbroo k r&-am Ithaca urbcori A4Dav-w l Agency at the rate of $1.00 per year to be used as an off-street parking lot; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it on behalf of the City, under its Corpcarate Seal, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to prepare the site to handle the overflow of vehicles from Parking Lot ''D", to charge the same rates as being charged in Lot "D" for the balance of the month of December 1969, and to make it available for monthly parking at the same rates which have been authorized for Parking Lot "G" . Carried. PARKING LOT "D": By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with the Ithaca School District which will provide 15 spaces in Parking Lot "D" in exchange for the use of a portion of the Henry St. John playground for the Southside Pool in accordance with the followirg terms: (a) The City will provide 15 spaces in Parking Lot "D" on school days between 8 a.m. and 5 P.M. (b) The City will provide evidence of liability insurance to save the school district harmless from claims of damages resulting from the operation of the Southside Mini-pool. (c) The School District will provide permanent space for the Southside Pool on the Henry St. John playground. (d) The School District will provide electricity for the operation of the pool. (e) The School District will permit use of the school rest rooms in connection with the pool. (f) The School District will accept the liability for any use of the pool by the school. (g) The maintenance and operation of the pool will be the responsibility of the City, Carried. BIDS - BUS DISPOSAL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the sale of a City--owned Bus #230. Carried. BUS SERVICE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Assistant to the Superintendent be authorized to conduct a two-week trial shuttle bus service on the Cornell Campus with the understanding that the net cost thereof will be borne by Cornell University, and that the mechanics of the operation can be set up. Carried. ELM STREET SIGN: Alderman Saccucci recommended rearrangement of the sign pointing to Eli Street, which is located at the "Octopus", so that it will be visible from all direction; By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be directed to make a study of the matter and report his finding thereon to the Highway Committee. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. .o. a,l eo. A. Blean, City Clerk track K. Kiely, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 P.M. December 10, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - Kiely Commissioners (6) - Smith, Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney. Downing Aldermen (4) - Slattery, Nordheimer, Nichols,Saccucci OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Barrett Asst. Traffic Lngr. - Gombas Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Controller - Russell Asst. Supt. - Hannan .Asst. Controller - Spano Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Clerk - Blean Engineer - Schlieder Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. Mayor Kiely introduced William S. Downing, Jr. who he had appointed for the term ending December 31, 1974 to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Robert R. Colbert. ODD FELLOWS - WATER BILL: The Clerk read a letter from the Independent Order of Odd Fellows protesting a water bill in the amount of 05.32 received for its property at 412 West Buffalo Street for the quarter ending Deceeber 1, 1969. It felt this amount was exorbitant since the bills for the two previous quarters were 410.20 and $19.56 respectively. r.J By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm.Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee with power to act prior to the December 15th deadline. Carried. S. AURORA STREET: Mayor Kiely reported that he had met with Mr. Duffy, Director of li.Y.S. Motor Truck Association, who was interested in how the new truck stop on Danby Road was working.. He advised Mr. Duffy recommended that the City erect a sign inside City limits to read "stay in low gear" and promised to photo and distribute copies of a map located at the ,trucks stop for truckers if the City Engineer could furnish him with a copy of �+ By. Comm, Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the recommendations be referred to the City Engineer. Carried. Mayor. Kiely reported also the Council's request, dated December 3rd, for N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation to develop an urban arterial report for the Ithaca area had been taken to Syracuse by Mr. Kasprzak who had been assured it would receive prompt attention. ELM STREET SIGN: The Superintendent reported the Elm Street sign located at the "Octopus" had been replaced as suggested by Alderman Saccucci at the Board's last meeting. STEWART PARK ROSE GARDEN: The Superintendent reportedpreliminary work had been started on the Stallman Rose Garden at Stewart Park. BtU-ICHEDULO.; Mr. Dougherty, Asst. to the Superintendent, reported two of the, City's new,, buses had arrived and that bus service to Tompkins County Hospital eras scheduled to commence on December 15th, fare being 50¢. He reviewed other changes in bus service throughout. ,the City scheduled to take place on the same day. BIDS - CHEMICALS: The Superintendent reported he had received bids on December 8th for furnishing the Water & Sewer Departments with their annual chemical needs for the cc¢mi,ng year as follows: Liquid , Ground Liquid Caustic Sulph.of Sulph.of Sulphur hydrate Chlorine Soda Alumina Alumina Dioxide Lime Jones Chem. ,Inc. 0 cwt. 3.20 cwt. 70. ton 1-4.25/c t Am., Cyanamid Co. 71.50/ton 65.05/ton Nyclor, Inc. 5.92/cwt. Essex Chem. Corp. 62.65/tcn Warner Company 25.43/ton He noted that no bids were received on Ferric Chloride, By Comm. Yengo; seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the contract for::supplying chemicals for Water & Sewage Treatment for the 1970 season in accordance with the specifications of November 22, 1969 be awarded as follows: -2- December 10, 1969 (a) Jones Chemicals Caustic Soda � $3.20 cwt; Sulphur Dioxide U $14.25 cwt. (b) American Cyanamid Sulphate of Alumina (liquid) 0 $71.50 per ton. (e ) Nyclor, Inc. Liquid Chlorine � $5.92 cwt. (d) Essex Chemical Sulphate of Alumina (ground) 0 $62.65 per ton. (e) Warner Company Hydrated Lime d, $25.43 per ton. AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to re-advertise for bids on Ferric Chloride requirements for the year 1970. Carried. CLIFF STREET GUIDE RAIL: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $500.00 to finance the cost of constructing a guide rail on the easterly side of Cliff Street in the vicinity of Williams Glen Road. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - ONE-WAY STREETS: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the City be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 1970, to hear any, Rp.Epns interested in the Traffic Engineer's proposal to make Tioga Street one-voor vehicular traffic, from Green to Court Street; and Cayuga Street one-way south, from Court to Green Street. Carried. BIDS - BRIDGE RAIL: The Superintendent reported he had received bids on December 8th for furnishing, fabricating and delivering steel bridge rail for the North Cayuga Street Bridge, over Cascadilla Creek, as follows: Ames Welding & Supply Co. $3,095.00 Smith & Caffrey Steel Corp. 3,387.00 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Ames Welding & Supply Company for furnishing steel railing for the N. Cayuga Street Bridge, over Cascadilla Creek, for the total soon of $3,095 in accordance with the terms of its bid. Carried. GUNITE ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a final voucher in today's audit in the amount of $3,729.00, payable to Gunite Associates for pressure concrete work done by contract on the wall of Six Mile Creek, in the rear of the Stallman Building on S. Tioga Street, be approved for payment. Carried. C. D. MURRAY COMPANY PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm.. Smith RESOLVED, that a voucher in today's audit in the amount of $61,388.40, payable to C. D. Murray Company, for contract work completed on the site preparation project at Inlet Park be approved for payment. Carried. CITY HALL PARKING LOT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the City Clerk be directed to notify the Chief of Police that this Board hereby requests him to increase the surveillance cf the East Green Street parking lot, adjacent on the east to City Hall, and cause vehicles which are repeatedly parked there without authorization to be towed away, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk be authorized to print and issue City Hall Parking Permit stickers for 1970 to elected officials of the City, appointed officials of the City, and employees of the City upon certification of the Department Head that the employee is regularly required to use his vehicle on the City's business. Carried. STEWART PARK LAGOON SKATING RINK: A proposal to develop the lagoon at Stewart Park for use as a skating rink during the winter season was discussed but, on recommendation of the Superintendent, action was deferred. The Superintendent felt that its chances of success were very marginal. WEILER ASSOCIATES AGREEMENT: Comm. Leary reported that Weiler Associates,of Horseheads, New York, had proposed to make topographic and boundary surveys of the balance of the In] Park land for a total cost of $4,275. The proposal was based on an estimated area of 65 acres and 40 concrete monuments, with additional acreage beyond-70 acres to cost $25, and monuments in excess of 40 to cost $20. The Inlet Park Committee recommended .that this work be done and that Weiler be engaged to do it. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with Weiler Assoc. of Horseheads, N.Y. for the boundary and topographic surveys of the southerly por- tion of the Inlet Park Tract, in accordance with the specifications for boundary and BOARD CF' PUFL1 C T^'('RKS December 10, 196:19 Az # New York state Conference of Mayor 30.00 1� 2 New Verk State Electric !• Cas Corp. 397®75 Donahue-Halverson, Inc. 200.00 i� -3- De wmber 10, 1969 physical survey prepared December 1, 1969 by the Superintendent and th+e proposal of Weiler Associates dated December 5, 1969, for the sum of :v4,275.00. Carried. COMPENSATION PLAN AMENDMENT: By Com. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to amend its 1970 Compensation Plan for Department Heads and Assistants by upgrading the position of Street & Sanitation Supervisor to Grade 39 with Mr. Fidler's salary being fixed at Step 8 thereof. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: (a) Douglas S. Cummings, Laborer I in the Water & Sewer Division, at $2.19 per hour which is the minimum of the grade, effective 12/1/69. (b) Harvey Wright,Laborer II in the Building & Grounds Div, at $2.28 per hour which is the minimum of the grade, effective 11/23/69• (c) Ronald Wesche, a provisional Engineering Aide in the Engineering Div, at 5,332 per year which is the minimum of the grade, with a request that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. (d) Edward Shipman, Bus Driver in the Transit Div. at $3.01 per hour which is the minimum of Grade 27 with a 1969 increment added, effective 12/15/69. (e) Michael Hamilton, Laborer II, in the Construction & Maintenance Div. at $2.28 per hour which is the minimum of the grade, effective 12/8/69. (f) Robert C. Schilling, Laborer II in the Building & Grounds Div. at$2.28 per hour _. which is the minimum of the grade, effective 12/12/69. -� (g) Llewellyn VanNess, Bus Driver in the Transit Division at X2.77 per hour which is the minimum of Grade 27, effective 12/15/69• Carried, AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on Audit Abstract #23-1969 be approved for payment; and that the bills. receivable be approved and ordered, rendered. Carried. PLAIN STREET LOADING ZONE: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a loading zone be established on the east side of the 100 block of South Plain Street, in the first space south of State Street; and that said zone be reserved for -the.,loading and unloading of delivery trucks between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 P.M. Carried. r . . TRAFFIC ORDINANCE,AMENDMFZTS: Ccmm. ,Downing reported that certain 90-day experimental reguliitions; promulgated by the -Chief'of Police and Acting Traffic-Engineer. had,proven successful„and he recommended their inclusion in the City's Ordinances as follows : By Comm.-Downing: seconded by, Comm. Leary (a) , .It is,reeormended that the minutes of this meeting show that the Acting Traffic Engineer, acting under the authority granted him by Sections 15-57 and 15-64 of the City of, Ithaea Ordinances,, has determined that the intersection of Cascadi.11a, Albany and Seeoad.Streets is a ,hazardous intersection because of the number of school children which regularly cross and because of the alignment of the ,streets and because of the poor vjs}bility conditions . He has therefore ordered that Stop signs shall be erected at all four, entrances of the intersection, and BE,, IT; FURTHER RESOLVED, .that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-190 "Standing Prohibited at Designated Locations" ,of the Ithaca City Code by the, addition of the following: 1. Park Road on the northwest side from the east curb line of Cliff St. 800' northeasterly. 2. West State Street on the South side 75' from Meadow Street easterly. 3. , jWest State Street on the south side 250' .from Meadow Street westerly. 4 ,-, West State St., both sides, from Bri.ndley and Seneca Streets westerly to Cliff Street aid Floral Avenue. 5.., .;West BgfIalo Street; both sides, 150' from Meadow Street westerly. And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Section 15-182 "Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours. on Certain Streets",, .and "No Parking 9 a.m. to 6 p._m Monday thru Friday" by the addition of: 1. ; Cascadilla Street north side, First Street to Meadow Street. Carried. . ;_BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL POLES: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids .on traffic signal poles to be de�ivered_during 1970.. Carried. -4- December 10, 1969 BIDS - USED BUS: The Superintendent reported receipt of the following bids on the sale of a City-owned used bus #230: Peter E. Larson, Ludlowville, N.Y. $ 55.50 Volbrecht Lumber Co. , Lansing, N.Y. 110;00 James Stark 112.50 He recommended acceptance of the high bid. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to sell City-owned bus #230 to James Stark for the total sum of $112.50 in accordance with the terms of his bid. Carried, NO. 9 FIRE STATION: Much discussion ensued about the future use of old No. 9 Fire Statiol building on College Avenue, but no decision made. CLIFF STREET: Alderman Saccucci lodged a complaint with the Board for Mrs. Sullivan, 235 Cliff Street, who complained about water collecting on her property which she felt was caused by the elevation of the street and flood construction in her vicinity. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Airs. Sullivan's complaint be referred to the City Engineer. Carried. PARKING LOT D: Alderman Nordheimer suggested that action be taken to prohibit the parking of vehicles in unauthorized places in Parking Lot D to prevent confusion and delay in entering and leaving the lot. COUNCIL ROOM: Alderman Nordheimer expressed his delight at having the pictures of former Mayors of the City displayed for the first 'time in the Council Chamber. He then called attention to many criticisms received about the acoustics of the room which make it very difficult for persons in the audience to hear what happens at a meeting. He hoped the Board would do something to correct this matter and also have the room tidied up to make it more attractive for Council meetings. LITTER CANS: Alderman Nordheimer expressed his pleasure about the appearance of new litter receptacles along State Street. R. R. COLBERT: Comm. McGee asked that a letter be forwarded to Robert R. Colbert express- ing the Board's thanks for his services as a Commissioner during his term of office. The Clerk was directed to prepare one for presentation at a subsequent meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned at approximately 4:55 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk r Jack K. Kiely, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Postponed Regular Meeting December 29, 1969 PRESENT: Mayor - K�.ely Commissioners (k) - Smith, McGee, Putney, Downing ABSENT, Commiss'.oners (2) - Leary, Yengo OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 2_- Slattery, Nordheimer Asst. Traffic Engr. - Gombas Attorney - Barrett Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Asst. Controller - Spano Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved. r it.S. ELECTRIC & GAS CORP. LEASE: The Clerk reported that S.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. requested renewal of its lease of the entire floor of the premises now owned by the y and located at 123 S. Cayuga Street under its present terms and conditions for the sum of $400.00 per month. He presented a new lease agreement for this purpose covering the year ending December 31, 1970 for approval. By Coma. Smith: seconded by Comm. Downing ar RESOLVED, that an agreement with N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. renewing its lease of offices on the first floor of the building at 123 S.Cay uga Street for the year ending December 31, 1970 be approved as presented; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and Py—ci2t.e it on behalf of the City, under its Corporate Seal. Carried. LEWIS ADESSO: The Superintendent read a letter from the Professional Golfers' Assn. of America announcing that Lewis Adesso, Municipal Golf Pro, had been selected as the out- standing Golf Professional-of-the-year in the local PGA section because of his many outstanding contributions to his profession. The letter indicated he was graded for his work in many phases of Golf, such as Junior and Ladies Golf, services to his home club, Golf Professional Education, teaching and service to his community, as well as to many others. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works congratulates Mr. Adesso on his selection as the outstanding Golf Professional-of-the-year in the local PGA section. Carried. MAYOR: The Superintendent noted that this would be the last meeting of the Board at which Mayor Kiely would preside during his term of office. He commended Mayor Kiely for his fine cooperation extended to him and members of his staff during the past two years nr, extended his thanks and the thanks of his entire staff for this wonderful cooperation. By Comm. Smith: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby extends its thanks and appreciation to Mayor Kiely for his cooperation with the Board, its members and staff, during his .,term as Mayor; .and that, it extends to him its best wishes as his term of office ends and he returns to private life. Carried. .Mayor Kiely responded with appropriate remarks indicating that he had enjoyed the experience -_and expressed his hope that the Board would continue and be successful in carrying out projects started during his term but not, yet finished. EMPIRE SOILS PAYMENT: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that- a, voucher in the total amount of $660.00, payable to Empire Soils Investigation, Inc. for soil tests in connection with the site preparation work to the swimming pool and skating rink in Inlet,Paris be approved for ,payment. Carried. STEWART & BENNETT PAYMEE4T: The.Superintendent reported that Stewart & Bennett had camp- leted its work under the general contract for renovation of the police headquarters budding and recommended payment of its final invoice in the amount of $5,357.10. He indicated some work remained to be completed under each of the other three ,contracts for this pr.6pct. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney F.ESOLVED, that a voucher in the total amount of $5,357.10, payable to Stewart & Bennett, as its final payment for work under,its general contract on renovation of the police , . .headquarters building be approved for payment. Carried, i - 2 - December 29, 1969 CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AGREF11ENT: By Comm. McGee. seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works approves in principle an agreement between the Board of Public Works and the Board of Education of the Ithaca School District which will provide for the use of the east wing of the Naval Reserve Center by the School District in connection with a Day Care Center and the Head Start Program. The agreement, when con- cluded will provide that the City will supply utilities and general building maintenance and the School District will be responsible for renovation, alteration and custodial service. The cost of supplying utilities and general building maintenance to the entire building will be pro-rated between the City and the School District on the basis of 3:1. The agreement will be made subject to the U.S. Government turning the buildings over to the City and will be for a period not to exceed one year. Carried. BERNARDS' PAYI@iM: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a voucher in the total amount of $500.00, payable to Bernards, as its final payment for installation of carpet in the police headquarters building under terms of its contract, be approved for payment. Carried. BIDS - EQUIP1,1ENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for motor vehicle equipment approved in the 1970 tentative budget. Carried. Mayor Kiely asked that all due consideration be given to purchasing equipment or making arrangement for paying for it after the date for collection of City taxes. He felt this would result in considerable savings to the Citir by keeping the City's need for borrowing in anticipation of collection of taxes at a minimum. PAUL EDWARDS - LEAVE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that Paul M. Edwards, Jr. be granted a military leave-of-absence, effective December 8, 1969. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #24-1969, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. PARKING LOT "F" PERMITS: Comm. Downing reported the Superintendent had directed that Parking Lot "F the parking lot on Urban Renewal land on the west side of the 200 block of South Cayuga Street) be prepared for permit parking effective January 2, 1970. Permits will be sold on a monthly basis at the rate of $10.00 for permits sold before the 15th of the month and $5.00 for permits sold during the balance of the month. Permits which are good in Lot "G" will also be good in Lot "F"'. ONE-WAY TRAFFIC: Caron. Downing reported that a public hearing on a proposal to establish a one-way traffic system on Tioga Street and Cayuga Street in the Central Business District had been called for Wednesday, January 14. The Superintendent recommended that the Parking and Traffic Committee meet on Wednesday, January T, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss this proposal and prepare it for presentation. SNOW FM4OVAL: Cam. Downing expressed his opinion that snow removal operations had been handled in an excellent manner during the recent severe snow storm. By Comm. Downing. seconded by Comm. Smith RESOLVED, that the Board hereby commends the Superintendent and the entire staff for the fine manner in which they handled snow removal operations during the past few days. Carried. ROBERT R. COLBERT: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney WHEREAS, due to business obligations, Robert R. Colbert tendered his resignation as a Commissioner of Public Works, effective December 3, 1969, after having served in this capacity since January 1, 1969, and WHEREAS, in addition to serving on other Standing Committees of the Board, he served as Chairman of the Capital Improvements , Bus, and Parking & Traffic Committee, and WHEREAS, it is the sense of this Board that he spent much time and effort to help solve problems of the Board coming to his attention and was very helpful to the Board by guiding it in making its decisions dealing with the ever;-increasing and complex traffic problems; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works does hereby express its sincere thanks and appreciation to Robert for his civic services rendered while a member of this Board, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting; and that a copy thereof be presented to Robert. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE DEC. 290 1969 Donald White 12.00 1 Carmel Trucking 4065�:. Leon Rocker 15:66 � Eldred Stilwell 15036 j Cayuga Apartments 12478 --� Herbert Hatfield 12.78' Harold T. Mandeville 15.36, Pi Lambda $hi Endowment Fund Inc., 15466 Gunther Thayer 15„66✓ Bellayre Apts. 15.66 John Boronkay 15.66 David Henkel 15.66 Harold Feldman 24¢10 Finger Lakes Construction Co, 26.20 Joseph Failing 3.00 Robert D. Grant 15,800 August McCauley 15.00 ✓ Ralph Perry 15.00 Henry Goode 8.09,- Wallace Steel 9.81-' LeGrande Chase 5,.20''• Grand Union 20,00--, Town of Ithaca 82.96 --, Burton Markoff 27.42 Cornell University 58.94t/ Cornell University 55.94 Donahue—Halverson 84015 Kenneth E. Caywood 19.031-- Ed Peterson 116.26 Anna Lou Corp. 204,15 Glenn D. Stafford 204040 Shand Inc„ 287,00 City of Ithaca 37092 f to is It 54.48 - It it 20.43 to It 74.91✓" 11 it 122.58 u to It 54.48 ,--- u It It 80094 it It it 385.94 t% it tt f, 10'.' tt 625.55 Water 2,681.71 Sewer 234,,89 Total 2,916.60 APPROVED BY FINANCE COkSiI`1'TEE #484 Name Mrs. Julia q4z� Amount $232.95i--_ •- 3 -- December 29, 1969 R. C. SMITH: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee WHEREAS, Ralph C. Smith first came to Ithaca in 1911 as a Cornell undergraduate and in 1923 became a permanent resident of the City, and WHEREAS, he served the City ably as its Chief Executive during the years 1960 and 1961 and as a Commissioner of Public Works from September 16, 1964 thru 1969 and, WHEREAS, as chairman of the Creeks and Bridges Committee of the Board he has achieved first class maintenance of all city bridges and has built eight new major highway bridges, and, WHEREAS, his service to the City in public and in private life has been exemplary and he has always been progressive in his civic outlook. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the board hereby expresses to him their formal appreciation and thanks for his devotion to civic duties, his awareness of municipal problems, and his leadership in helping to solve them in the best interest of the general public, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Hoard extends to Ralph best wishes for good health, long life and prosperity, 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 Ralph. Unanimously carried. Comm. Smith responded with appropriate remarks . He indicated he felt the Board of Public Works was very necessary to the operation of Ithaca's government because of its strictly non-partisan make-up. He felt the Board had never, during his term as Mayor or his term as a member of the Board, acted in a partisan manner on any matters it had to deal with. ODD FELLOWS WATER BILL: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Independent Order of Odd Fellows request for a reduction in its water bill be denied; and that the City Chamberlain be authorized to accept payment of this bill without penalty if paid within 10 days from this date. Caxried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Geo. A. blean, City Clerk Jack K. Ki ely, Mayor �• 9l�;