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BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. January 14, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Jobins Commissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney§ Downing, Golder Aldermen (5) - Robinson, Nordheimer, Saccucci, Conley, Nichols OTHERS PRESENT Attorney - Weinstein Asst. Traffic Engr. - Gcmbas Fire Chief— Weaver Controller - Russell Building Commissioner - Jones Asst6 Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Superintendent - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey City Engineer - Sch1 eder Mayor Johns introduced Arthur J. Golder who he had appointed ea, a new atember of the Board for a six-yesrterm ending December 31, 1975• Mr. Golder was seated and joined the Board for its proceedings. MINUS: Minutes of the postponed regular meeting held on December 29th, 1969 were approved as recorded by the Clerk. PUBLIC HLOING - ONE-WAY STREET: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing advertised for this time to hear anyone interested in a proposal to make Tioga. Street a one-way street for northbound traffic, from Green to Court Street, and Cayuga Street one-way for southbo=d traffic from Court to Green Street. Mr, Dingman, Superintendent of Public Works =4 Acting Traffic Engineer, advised that the proposal had been under study for sometime at the request of former Mayor Kiely. Assistant Traffic Engineer Gombas presented and reviewed the proposal by citing 11 advantages and 16 disadvantages (list attached). Comm. Leary wondered about the traffic problems in the 300 block of N. Tioga adjacent to Tompkins Co. Court House and the 200 block of N. Cayuga, adjacent to DeWitt Jr. High. Comm. Golder asked for a cost estimate and Mr. Dingman stated it might run as high as $60,000 over a period of the next few years. He felt that some improvement in the traffic lights in this area would have to be made whether or not the one-way proposal was put into effect. Mr. Wm. P. Walling, Vice-Principal at DeWitt Jr. High, stated that more than one-half of # 1100 students at the school use buses and documented the problems a one-way street south- bound on Cayuga Street would cause from a safety standpoint. He suggested no changes be made until after the Junior High moved from its present location. A letter from the School District was read calling attention to the same problem. Mr. Haskell Davidson spoke for Browning King & Co. and Mr. G. J. Atsedes spoke for College Spa. Both felt It would hurt their businesses. Mr. Thomas Bennett spoke for First National Bank & Trust Company. He felt the financial institutions should be consulted because they generated a lot of the traffic and have many related problems. Mr. David Saperstone spoke for the Clinton Hotel and felt it would seriously hurt his business. Dr. Lyman Fisher, 306 N. Cayuga Street, felt that the proposal would hinder emergency vehicles reaching properties along Cayuga Street for several blocks north of Green. Comm. Leary presented a protest on behalf of Louis Thaler, 309 N. Tioga Street. Alderman Nordheimer felt the primary purpose of streets was to wove vehicles by the most efficient and acoamic means. He felt that many dangerous situations exist now with. pedestrians. City Engineer Sehlieder felt the one-way proposal which was intended to increase circulation of traffic would do this. Fire Chief Weaver looked with favor on the proposal as far as it affected movement of fire trucks. Max Mattis spoke for Alcor. He favored it if it would move traffic faster. After all present had an opportunity to be heard it was moved by Cam. McGee, seconded by Comm. Yengo and carried that the hearing be closed. Mr. Dingman presented his recommendation that the system be planned but not implemented at the present time and that it be referred back to the Acting Traffic Engineer for continue( study as more becomes known about the proposed developments in the Urban Renewal area. (See complete text of his recommendation attached to minutes.) By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Acting Traffic Engineer's recommendations be referred to the Highway and Parking & Traffic Committees for study and report. Carried. VICE-CHAIRMAN: Comm. Leary nominated Comm. Yengo as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. There were no other nominations. It was moved, seconded, and carried that the Clerk be instructed to cast one ballot for Comm. Yengo as Vice-Chairman. The Clerk did so which resulted in Cot¢m. Yengo being elected as Vice-Chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. CITY O F ITHACA CITY HALL NEW YORK 14850 or-M�e DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ROBERT O. DINGMAN SUPT.OP PUBLIC WORKS January 14 1970 Board of Public Works Ithaca, New York Gentlemen: In response to a request by former Mayor Kiely, I have undertaken a study of a one- way traffic system in the Central Business District. The results of this study have been presented to you by Frank Gombas at a public hearing held today. We have proposed one-way traffic north bound on Tioga Street from Green Street to Court Street and one- way traffic south bound on Cayuga Street from Court Street to Green Street. If the conditions that exist today could be expected to remain for a considerable period of time, this system could be expected to work very well and it would be my recommendation that it be implemented as soon as reasonably possible. However, there are many proposals now pending for development in the Central Business District which may have a considerable impact on traffic patterns. It is not clear at the present time whether any of these will occur in the near future. Therefore, my recommendation is that the system be planned but not implementing at the present time. I further recommend that the proposal be referred back to the Acting Traffic Engineer for contin- uing study as more becomes known about the proposed developments. Respectfully, a � ROBERT 0. DINGMAN Superintendent of Public Works ROD:c s �y Yaq k o � l -2- January 14, 1970 MEETING DATES: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that regular meetings of the Board be held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month during 1970 at 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 108 E. Green Street. Carried. STANDING COMMITTEES DESIGNATED: By Carom. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby designates the following as Standing Committees of the Board: (a) Water and Sanitary Sewers (b) Highways-Street Lighting-Refuse (c) Bridges-Creeks-Storm Drainage (d) Public Buildings-Public Grounds including Parks. (e) Finance-Accounts-Capital Improvements (f) Parking-Traffic-Transit Carried. Mayor Johns then announced his appointment of the following Standing Ccaunittees for the year 1970: WATER & SANITARY SEWERS Yengo, Chmn. Putney, Vice Chmn. Downing HIGHWAYS, STREET LIGHTING & REFUSE McGee, Chinn. Leary, Vice Chmn. Putney •°° BRIDGES, CREEKS & STORM DRAINAGE Golder, Chmn. Downing, Vice-Chinn. McGee �..j PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PUBLIC GROUNDS 6 PARKS Leary, Chmn. McGee, Vice Chmn. Yengo FINANCE, ACCOUNTS & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS . Putney, Chmn. Yengo, Vice Chmn. Golder PARKING, TRAFFIC & TRANSIT Downing, Chmn. Golder, Vice Chmn. Leary By. Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Mayor's appointment of Standing Committees of the Board for 1970 be approved. Carried. MORRIS HEIGHTS: The Clerk read.a,letter from Mr. & Mrs. Colin Moore, 114 Morris Heights, cmplaining about the lack of the usual city services being extended to residents of Morris Heights. They requested that the City make this street one-way with a rough surface to be completed by the City and maintained by the City. Alderman Saccucci urged that the Board give due consideration to the Moores' requests. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Moores' requests be referred to the Highway Committee for investigation. Carried. JOE.SCAGLIONE: Attorney Weinstein reported that Edwwd Abbott, attorney for Joseph Scaglione, had requested a meeting with the Water & Sewer Committee to discuss a bill for water services his client had paid under protest several years ago. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be granted. Carried. MASTER PLAN: The Superintendent reported that the Planning Department would present a proposed Master Plan for Ithaca at a.special meeting to be held at 3;00 p.m. on Wednes- day January 21st, in Council Chamber and he urged all members of the Board and Staff members of his department to be present. WATER SUPPLY: Upon recd endation of the Superintendent the Board agreed to meet as a Committee-of -the-Whole at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4th, in the Board Room to hear the Assistant Superintendent describe technical aspects of Ithaca's water supply. H,e urged all members of the Board and his staff to be present. BIDS - WATER METERS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary •RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on water meter requireraemts fox the year 1970. Carried. MWICES.EXPUNGg .By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED,,. that writer invoice #6451 in the amount of $80.94, rendered to the City General � md, 'and invoice ,#6, in the amount of $21.23, rendered to Burton & Markoff, be and they both hereby ark � unged. Curried. -3- January 14, 1970 RULES & REGULATIONS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RRS D, t at the rules and regulations of the Board governing installation of water and sewer services be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee and the Assistant Superin- tendent for report and recommendations . Carried. BIDS - DREDGE: The Superintendent reco:ariended disposal of the City's dredge because it had not been used during the past four years. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on disposal of the City's dredge. Carried. BIDS - FERRIC CHLORIDE: Due to the fact that no bids were received on Ferric Chloride the Superintendent was authorized to advertise for bias on this chemical for the third time.- STEWART & BE14JETT PAYMENT: By Coiaa.. Leary: seconded by Comes. Downing RESOLVED, that a voucher in the amount of ;x543.93, payable to Stewart & Bennett, for the replacement of vestibule doors at the Police headquarters building be approved for payment. Carried, COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: The Superintendent reported that Hod,jeski and Masters had presented a preliminaty draft of the plans and specifications for the construction of the Columbia Street Bridge which were being reviewed by the staff and City Attorney. The Engineers' revised estimate as based on these plans for the construction of the birdge, including the pipe lines and demolition of the existing bridge is now $136,500. By Comm. Yengo: Sec. by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for construction of the Columbia Street Utility Bridge in accordance with plans and specificati6ns prepared by Modjeski and Masters; and that the bids to be returnable on February 23, 1970A Carried, APPOINIVIENTS: By Comm. Putney; seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves all of the following appointments: (a) Bud L. Ostrander, Laborer III in the Water and Sewer Division at $2.69 per hour, the minimum of the grade, effective January 6, 1970. ] (b) Robert W. Dickins, Laborer III in the Water and Sewer Division at $2.69 per hour, the minimum of the grade , effective January 12, 1970. (c) Phillip A. Spott, maintenance man in the Construction and'Maintenance Division at $2.37 per hour, the minimum of the grade, effective January 9, 1970. (d) Thomas C. Sinn, Truck Driver in the Construction and Maintenance Division at X2.9$ per hour, the minimum of the grade, effective January 12, 1970, (e) David L. Russell, Truck Driver in the Building and Grounds Division at $3.22 per hour, the minimum of the grade, effective January lb, 1970, (This is a promotion. ) (f) John H. Krause, Laborer Grade I in the ttuilding and Grounds Division at $2.51 per hour, effective January 6, 1970. Carried. POSITIONS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the position titles of Assistant Supervisor and Supervising Foreman be referred to the Civil Service Commission for approval. Carried. CAPITAL PROJECTS COMPLETED: By Comma. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the following Capital Projects be declared complete; and that the balance of the funds be released: PROJECT: PROJECT NO. BALANCE Wading Pool at Stewart Park H 90- 2 '1, 7. 46 Fence at Conway Park -43 315.00 Stewart Ave. Bridge Repair -45 2,458.38 Sludge Dryer and Building -70 27,490.11 Giles St. and University Ave. Sewer -71 11,395.49 Columbia Street Sewer -72 4.06 Chestnut Street Sewer -'76 944.28 Cherry St. Pump Station -78 1,647.53 Carried. BOAriD Or PUBLIC bdOhKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECETVALLE Jan. 14, 1976 �ryden Sewer Dist. # 2 182.25 Ithaca College 59.20 Town of Ithaca 155.51 n u n 119.63 n „ n 85.24 " 79.79 " 90.79 n n n 90.49 rr n u 248.76 Village of Cayuga Heights 88.41 Alfred Jones 2.40 Herbert Monkemeyer 7.20 John E. Lowe 15.48 Town of Lansing 75.00 Morse Chain Co. 175.00 Charles Palm 15.66 Mrs. Gardner Clark 11.05 Robert C. Teeter 7, 02 Robert C. Teeter 15.00 W. Everett Morgan 12.36 Geor8e R. Barnes 12.36 Eleanor Delibro 6.16 Mnorx 15.00 Avery Gentle 30.00 Cutting Holding 15.00 McGraw Housing 15.00 Gunther Thayer 16.99 Leo Lutrin 17.55 Norman Jordan 5.20 Ronald E. Prouty 25.20 John Yengo 20.00 Ceradehi Inc. 339.85 Town of Ithaca 39.31 Dryden Water Dist. # 1 646.99 Lansing ►pater Dist. # 1 9.81 John Lajza 6616.03 City of Ithaca 95.34 It r, „ 183.87 it 11 " 35.52 it It " 113.70 it It 375.99 It it n tivater 404.52 Sewer 74.40 Total $ 10650.03 APPR/O%VEEDD BY FINANCE COMMITTEE f i i 'V its 7crf Tq 1enhone ro. 1j , . r i_C a ,c r R { ' �cr!k a,. ?aa.'1(, 4 Tlew 'Vr,rk eta+p =ale trio ?r rev 7 (t , r 1 T'ravpaer� �n~,,:r��cp !'use -4- January 14, 1970 BUILDINGS & GRMMS DIVISION ROSTER: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the 1970 roster of employees for the .buildings & Grounds Division be amended and approved as follows : (a) Increase the number of working foremen to three (3) . (b) Increase the number of laborers to six (6) . Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Coi,nnittee, as listed on audit abstract #11970 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. GREEN-TIOGA PARKING RAMP: Coi-ai. Downing reported that Mayor Johns had requested that the parking ramp proposed to be built on Green and Tioga Streets by the State Urban Develop- ment Corporation be reviewed by the Board of Public Works with respect to the parking needs in the area, the feasibility, the economic justification, the impact on traffic and possible alternatives: Mayor Johns predicted an annual loss to the City of $145,000.00 on the ramp based on the City's experience during 1969 with Parking Lot D, the lot adjacent to Woolworth's Dept. Store. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the !Mayor's request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - TRAFFIC POLES: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on eight traffic poles as follows: A. M. Little & Son. X2,232.00 Long Island Signal Corporation 2,536.00 Signacon Controls, Inc. 2,300.64 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to A. M. Little & Son for furnishing the City with eight traffic poles for the total sum of $2,232.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated December 12, 1969. Carried. EMERGENCY SNOW REMOVAL SIGNS: Alderman Saccucci registered complaints he had received about posting emergency snow removal signs and the matter was referred to the Supt. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor �6 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. January 28, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder Aldermen (2) - Nichols, Robinson Attorney - Weinstein 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 as recorded by the Clerk. TOMPCO - WATER SERVICE: The Superintendent reported the Mayor had received a letter from Tompco Better Housing, Inc. requesting that the City supply water and sewer services to its 114-unit development along Ellis Hollow Road. He advised that the area is in a Water District but not in a Sewer District. He also stated that the plans as submitted did not show haw the sewage will be collected and delivered to the City. Mr. Peter Francese, Town of Ithaca Planner, spoke and told members of the Board that the Town of Ithaca is presently engaged in working out these details with Tompco and adjacent property owners. Representatives of Tcmpco indicated that the development was designed for income groups of between $5,000 and $10,000, and that 60 families had expressed interest in the project with about one-half interested in buying. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that this Board of Public Works hereby reaffirms the statement of policy adopted by the Board on May 12, 1965 with respect to new Districts for water and sewer in the Tom of Ithaca and particularly directs the Department of Public Works not to give water and sewer service in areas of Districts which have been rezoned since the policy statement vL--s adopted, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby reaffirms its policy that no water service shall be extended in any area outside the City limits which is not served also by municipal sewer system. Carried. ` INLET CREEK WALLS: Attorney Weinstein reviewed the situation existing regarding the Inle Creek walls, between West Seneca and West Buffalo Streets, where part of the wall on the west side, adjacent to the Robinson-Carpenter Building, had collapsed. He stated that the City's position in the matter of responsibility has been that the State of New York is responsible since the Canal Law was amended in 1962 to make that section of the Inlet part of the Barge Canal. He concurred with the opinion of previous City Attorneys in this respect even though the State disclaimed any responsibility. He advised he had written State officials again on January 22 regarding the matter. N. CAYUGA STREET BRIDGE RAIL: Engineer Schlieder reported that the steel railing for the N. Cayuga Street bridge, over Cascadilla Creek, had been fabricated and would be installed just as soon as weather permits. Comm. Leary asked that future consideration be given to replacing the walls with steel railings on the Hancock Street bridge at Lake and Willow Avenue. SNOW REMOVAL: Superintendent reported on the snow removal efforts of City workmen and expected to have the job completed by end of next week. He urged the news media to warn property owners of their responsibility in keeping their sidewalks clear from snow and ice. RULES & REGULATIONS OF BOARD RE: WATER SUPPLY, ETC. : The Superintendent presented revised rules and regulations regarding water supply, sewage disposal and air-conditioning for approval. Comm. Yengo reported the revised rules had been reviewed by the Water & Sewer Committee .:. end recommended their approval also. Ey Comm, Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney ESOLVED, that the Rules, Regulations and Penalties of the Board of Public Works regardinb Water Supply, Sewage Disposal and Air Conditioning, which were adopted by the Board on June 8, 1960, to become effective on July 1, 1960, be and they hereby are amended and up- dated to January 28, 1970, and shall become effective on February 1, 1970, in accordance with an official copy thereof attached to the minutes of this session. Carried. -2- January 26, 19 i0 BIDS - BACKHOE LO1,DER: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on the purchase of a uew Bac hoe Loader on January 26 as follows: Make or 'Type Gross, aid ' Trade-In Total Net Bid L.B. Smith, Inc. Dynahoe Model 140 19,7)6.f1'05 31290.00 16,000.00 Atlantic Tug & Equip.Co. ' Allis-Chalmers Model 916 16,894.00 Newing Equip. Co. Ford Model 55021J 13,995.00 E & 0 Ford Sales,Inc. Ford 1,1odel 5500 18,500.00 4,505.00 15 ,567.00 He advised that a canvass of the bids revealed the lowest bid meeting all the specificatitons was the one received from L. B. Smith and he recommended its acceptance. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm.. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to L. B. Smith, Inc. for furnishing the City of Ithaca with a new Dynahoe Backhoe Loader for the total net sum of $16,000.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated January 16, 1970. Carried. BIDS - WATER METERS: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on water meters and meter reading devices on January 26 as follows: Hersey-Sparli.ng Meter Company Hersey Model 1'4HF 23,541.26 Neptune Meter Company Trise al 26,754.32 Gamon-Calmett Industries,Inc. MWD Magnetic Disc. 24,203.78 He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney �-{ RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Hersey-Spar3ing Meter Company for supplying the City or Ithaca with new water meters and meter reading devices for the year 1970 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications therefor, dated January 14, 1970. Carried. WATER INVOICES EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a water bill in the amount of $5.62 rendered against the premises at 2002 N. Cayuga Street, now owned by the City of Ithaca, be expunged; and that a water bill in the amount of $1.50 rendered against the property at 914 Taber Street, now owned by the State of New York, be expunged. Carried. C. D. MURRAY, INC. PAYMENT: The Superintendent presented a change order in the amount of ,189.00 for contract work done by C. D. Murray, Inc. in preloadi.ng operations at the Inlet Park site of the swimming pool and skating rink. He reviewed a recommendation by Egner & Neiderkorn, Consultants, that it be approved for payment. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that Change Order #1 in the amount of $6,189.00 on the contract of C. D. Murray, Inc. for the site preparation at the Inlet Park Swimming pool and skating rink be approved for payment. Carried. TOMPKINS COUNTY FAIR: The Superintendent reported that Tompkins County Fair had requested permission to use the City's portion of the old airport site on Taughannock Blvd. for the 130th Tompkins County Fair to be held August 3 through August 6, 1970. By Corm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Tompkins County Fair be authorized to use a portion of the Inlet Park site for the 130th Tompkins County Fair during the week August 3rd through August 8th to the same extent that it used it in 1969 under the condition that it carry liability insurance in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney which will save the City harmless of any liability which may arise from holding the Fair, and under the further condition that it thoroughly clean the site within one week after the termination of the Fair, and further subject to any construction easements which the City may grant. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: (a) James VanOrder, Maintenance Man in the Building and Grounds Division at $2.69 per hour which is the minimum of Grade. (b) Roger Hovencamp, Account Clerk (Provisional) in the Construction and Maintenance Division at an annual salary of $4,614.00, the minimum of Grade 19 with the 1970 supple- ment added; and further that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. Carried. ALBERT BOWER SALARY: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comae. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to raise the salary of Albert Bower, an Equipment Operator in the Construction and Maintenance Division, from $3.69 to $3.96 per hour which is the 4th step of Grade 28 with the 1969 and 1970 increments added. Carried. -3- January 28, 1970 AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #2-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNfJ S: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to adopt Crouse-Hinds as the standard traffic signal and controller equipment to be purchased and used by the City of Ithaca in the year 1970 except on the existing state arterial system on Meadow Street, and to authorize the Board of Public Works to advertise for bids and purchase traffic signal and controller equipment of this manufacturer in such quantities as there are funds " appropriated in 1970. This action is requested and it is deemed to be in the best interest of the City of Ithac for reasons of efficiency and economy as follows: (a) The City now has Crouse-Hinds traffic signal and control equipment at fifty (50) intersections. (b) This action will minimize the inventory of repair parts which must be maintained for servicing this traffic signal and controller equipment. (c) The labor costs for servicing a standard type of signal will be less. Carried. DEY STREET - ROUTE 13 TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Comm. Downing reported that the City has received a copy of a letter from the traffic engineer and safety division of the New York State Department of Transportation addressed to Assemblywoman Cook and informing her that action will be taken in response to her complaint of April 16, 1969 with respect to improving the visability of traffic lights on Route 13 at Dey Street. N.Y.S. DEPT. OF HEALTH: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Dept. of Health announcing its approval of a state grant in the amount of $27,481.45 for operation and maintenance of the Sewage Treatment Plant for the year ended December 31, 1968. The letter stated that approval of subsequent applications would be dependent on acceptable operation and maintenance of the plant and progress demonstrated on the following items: 1. Continuation of investigation and elimination of excessive infiltration into the sewer system. 2. Amendment of the City's sewer use ordinance, Section 33(m) by June 1, 1970 for , the revised limits on toxic substances as stated in a letter on June 13, 1968 from F. J. Ligouri, Tompkins County Health Dept. , to Vincent P. Hannan. The Superintendent reported that the latter item was taken care of by updating of the Rules and Regulations approved by the Board earlier in this meeting. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. / moo. A. Blean, City--Clerk F � Johns, Mayor AFFIDAVIT OF PU00[/CA7]0N THE ITHACA JOURNAL and says, that It(! rcsidcs in lthm:a, County and state aforesaid and BOARD(It'11i'MR,WOVKS . / ,'`` ,` in __� _ _ _� _ _� _�� of ~ .^^^'` ''' ' 'r,`� r—'e'� -- , ' ' — ' ---- ' —` 'ofi., ,=^, � in ,u,^,° ^^^"",^,~' and that of-which .the annexed — ' '— °=^ � Sewe -`Pv '— Published in said paper— -------- _ of m, conditioning and refrigerator i ulea" , Ci*uer^ April mm70, and that the first publication of said notice was oil the ........ ( J J ^J ^/.'\ `w^/n �, >,J\^,. m,. /}`bV---" —...........' } dav ---_-- �/—^.�^^^-- '^------' — ' - / K�/ury �*��c� ` . RULES, REGULATIONS AND PENALTIES of The Board of Public Works CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. d Regarding Water Supply it Sewage Disposal and Air Conditioning z O titu I S P e cifications For The Construction of Water And Sewer Mains Connecting To The Water And Sewer Systems Of The City Of Ithaca, N. Y. Passed January 28, 1970 i Effective February 1, 1970 h a� RULES, REGULATIONS, AND PENALTIES OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS, CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGARDING WATER SUPPLY, SEWAGE DISPOSAL AND AIR dONDITIONING Passed January 28, 1970 Effective February 1, 1970 I. General 1. Rules,Part of Contract d. Application of Revenues The following rules shall he considered as part of the All revenues derived from water and sewer service and contract between the City of Ithaca and every person who operation of the system shall be applied towards the pay- takes water supplied by the City of Ithaca and/or whose ment of the cost of operation and maintenance of plant premises is connected to or ultimately discharges to the and equipment, extensions and improvements, the pay- City Sanitary Sewer System and every person using these ment of the principal and interest, obligations on the out- utilities shall be bound thereby, and whenever anyone of standing water and sewer bonds and the creation of a the said rules is violated, the right is reserved to cut off reserve for extraordinary replacements,extension and im- the water and/or sewer service with due notice. provements of the water supply and sewer systems. 2. Applications for Water and Sewer and Responsibil- 5. Service and Consumption Rates and Payments and ity for Service and Consumption Charges Special Fees and Charges and Hydrant Services All applications for the introduction or supply of water The Board shall from time to time determine and fix and/or Sewer into any premises, or for the extension of the rates for water service connection and consumption, any pipe for the conveyance of water or sewage must be sewer rental fees, special fees and charges for hydrant made in writing by the owner of the premises, or his duly service and shall establish such zones and periods of pay. authorized agent, on forms provided for that purpose at ment as may be desirable. the office of the City Chamberlain. Separate buildings re- All such rates and terms of payment shall constitute a quiring separate meters will also require separate services part of the Rules and Regulations of the Board relating to even if they are on the same premises. If more than one water service as though fully set forth herein and shall be service is desired for the same premises a separate appli. on file in the office of the City Chamberlain. cation shall be made for each service. The owner of such premises shall be held responsible and liable for all 6. Changing Rules and Rates charges for such service and water consumption and sewer rental charges to said premises to be collected, in case of The Board reserves the right to change by resolution default of payment, in the manner provided by the rules from time to time, the Rules and Regulations relating to and regulations or the provision of the City Charter relat- the Water Supply and Sewer System and the rates for ing thereto. However, when water and/or sewer service the use of water and sewer. is desired for premises in areas outside the City limits where contracts are made with the City to supply the areas 7. Rates for Service Outside the City Limits with water and sewer disposal, all applications must be approved by the Board of Public Works or designated The Board shall determine and fix rates for water and representative before application may be accepted at the sewer service and consumption outside the City limits and office of the City Chamberlain. for service taps, repairs, etc., and for hydrant service for fire protection which shall be included in the established 3. Independent Service Pipes schedule of rates on file in the office of the City Chamber- lain and the collection of any charges for such service Each building or other premises shall be provided with shall be as provided in Section 8. a separate and independent water and sewer service from the main, provided however that a group of buildings 8. Owner of Property Liable for Charges under the same tenant occupancy, use and exclusive con- trol may be served by a single principal water and sewer All water rents, sewer rental fees, accounts or other service upon permission and terms granted by the Board. charges relating to water and sewer service, shall be a Where two or more branch water service lines from the charge against the owner or agent of the premises con- main service pipe are used for separate tenants in the netted with the City Water and/or sewer mains and such same premises, each branch shall he provided by the owner or agent shall be held responsible for all such ac- owner with proper fittings for separate and independent counts and charges. meter installations in the respective branches and each In default of payment of any such charges within sixty such branch shall be provided with a compression stop days after becoming due,the water and/or service may be and waste cock ahead of the meter. cut off such premises without further notice. Any service 3 and consumption charge shall be a lien upon the premises The Inspector shall have the right to enter any place served and shall be collectible as provided by Section 128 which is connected with the public sewer system for the of the City Charter. purposes of inspection and to ascertain that such connec- tio is properly installed and that no improper material is Ascharged into the sewer. 9. Plumbing in Existing Buildings The Inspector must at all reasonable hours have free Any building that is to be served by the City water access to all parts of the premises to which water is de- and/or sewer systems must have its plumbing checked by livered for the purpose of inspection, examination of fix- the City Plumbing Inspector and the plumbing brought tures, etc., and all persons using water must, at all times, up to comply with the City Plumbing Code in a manner frankly and without concealment, answer all questions put suitable to the City Plumbing Inspector. to them relating.to its consumption. 10. Fees for Service and Equipment Rental 13. Easement Through Private Property For all work done by City forces at a property owner's In case the proposed water line, drain or sewer passes expense, see list of current prices and fees posted at the through premises other than those making connection with Water Bldg., 510 First St. the water and/or sewer, no connection will be made until a deed of easement, satisfactory to the Board of Public In no case will any equipment be rented without an Works, shall have been secured and filed in the office of operator. the City Clerk. 11. Inspector 14. Licenses and Permits Inspector, hereinafter named, is a person duly author- Any plumber licensed to do business in the City of ized by the Board of Public Works. Ithaca or any other certified by the Examining Board of Plumbers, or any homeowner working on his own single 12. Inspection, Approval and Record family residence, wishing to engage in the repair of serv- ice pipes, or laying new services connected to the City All materials and work shall be subject to the approval water or sewer systems, must obtain a Water and/or of the Inspector. No work shall he covered until such in- Sewer Permit from the Water and Sewer Division, at the spection and approval shall have been made. Water Building, 510 First Street, prior to each job.- No All inspections shall be promptly recorded by the In- charge will be made for this permit. spector in the Water and Sewer permit book and he shall A violation of the following rules relating to service in- furnish the City Engineer with a correct plan of such stallation, etc., by any licensed person, or his agent or sewer line installed and he in turn shall record such plans employee, shall constitute sufficient ground for cancella- on the sewer maps. tion or withdrawal of such person's license. II. Water 15. Installations of Water Mains 17. Owner or Tenant Prohibited from Supplying Others Except where water mains cross bridges, and except No owner or tenant of any premises supplied with water when variations are specifically approved by the Board, from the City mains shall be permitted to furnish water to all water mains connecting with the City Water System other consumers, and no multiple consumer service shall must be cast iron hub and spigot pipe meeting the specifi- be permitted in the same premises except as provided in cations of the American Water Works Association, and Rule 3. installed with leaded joints. All proposed plans and speci- fications for water mains must be approved by the Board of Public Works and installed under the supervision and 18. Installation and Maintenance of Water Service Pipes inspection of the Water and Sewer Division of the Depart- ment of Public Works. The installation of all service pipes between the water main and curb box shall be at the expense of the owner 16. Cross Connections Prohibited of the premises served; except that when a service pipe of Type K soft copper or other such material as may here- No person, firm or corporation shall install or permit to after be approved as permanent, shall have been installed be installed any cross connection whether permanent or at the expense of the owner, such installation between temporary between the City Water System and any other main and curb box, shall be considered to be a part of the source or supply of water. City Water System and shall be so maintained. Upon discovery of violation of this rule by any person, In the event, however, that larger or different service firm or corporation,the City water service to such person, is requested by the owner, or required by reason of the firm or corporation shall forthwith be disconnected and use of the property served, such larger or different service remain disconnected until this rule is complied with. shall be installed at the expense of the owner. 4 All installations of service pipes between the main and marked thereon and so exposed as to be readily found; curb box in the City shall be made only by the Water and the whole to be subject to the approval of the Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works. Sewer Division. All abandoned service pipes shall be shut off at the (d) Service Materials and Sizes—All water service main at the expense of the owner. sizes shall be determined by consultation with the Water All installations between the curb box and the meter and Sewer Division and shall be governed by their must be made by a duly licensed plumber, or by a home- recommendation. owner working on his own single family residence. A minimum of 3/4" diameter for house service will be Whenever leaks occur in the service pipes at any point used. between the main and the meter, they must be repaired For services of 3/4" to 1" diameter, Type K soft copper immediately by the owner or agent of the premises in ac- water tubing is required. • cordance with the previous paragraphs of this Section. If For services of 11/4"to 2"diameter,Type K soft copper repairs are not made within fifteen days after notice of tubing or cold drawn, semi-annealed seamless red brass such leaks the Board may shut off the water until such pipe or 2" cement-lined, Mechanical Joint, Cast Iron pipe, • repairs are made. meeting AWWA specifications may be used. The Board reserves the right to repair any leaking serv- For services of over 2" diameter, minimum of 4" diam. ice pipe without notice and charge the expense thereof eter cast iron hub and spigot water pipe meeting Ameri- against the owner of the premises to be collected in the can Water Works Association specifications shall be used manner provided by the Rules and Regulations or the pro- and shall join the main with a tapping sleeve and valve to visions of the City Charter relating thereto. be installed by the Water and Sewer Division at the ex- All lateral or service pipes for public or private use and pense of the property owner. all necessary fixtures connected therewith shall be subject (e) Joints and Fittings—Where Type K soft copper to the approval, and laid under the supervision of the water tubing is used, heavy brass fittings as approved by Water and Sewer Division. Said pipes,etc., should be laid the American Water Works Association shall be used. not less than four (4) feet deep and must be kept in good Where cold drawn semi-annealed seamless red brass repair and protected from the frost by and at the expense pipe is used, extra heavy red brass fittings having stand- of the owner of the premises, as outlined previously in this Section. and iron pipe threading shall be used. All tapping of the street mains will be made by the Where Cast Iron pipe 4" or larger is used, all fittings Water and Sewer Div. for which the applicant must pay must be hub and spigot and shall meet specifications of the City at the time of making application such fees there. the American Water Works Association. for as shall be determined from time to time by the Board. Except in cases of emergency and to be consistent with In all cases an approved stopcock with well and cover the normal length of pipe sections, no joints will be al- shall be put in at the curb or outer edge of the walk and lowed under the street pavement area between the-corpo- such curb box shall be set and kept visible and flush with ration stop connection and the curb stop connection. All the grade and put as near as practicable to the curb,at the services 2" and under shall be connected to the main with property owner's expense. a corporation stop tapped directly into the main, or tapped through a tapping saddle. 19. Specific Rules in Relation to Installation and Main. All curb shut-offs on copper and brass services will be tenance of Service Pipes, Tapping Mains, Connec- of the inverted, ground key, round-way type. Curb shut. tions, etc. offs on Cast Iron services will be AWWA approved Gate Valves. (a) Tapping Mains—All tapping of the City water Curb and valve boxes and manholes providing access mains will be done by the Water & Sewer Div. and no to shut-offs shall be City of Ithaca standard. other person will be allowed to make such taps. The tap- ping will be done at the expense of the applicant and the (f) Stop and Waste Cock—A compression stop and fee therefor fixed by the Board shall be paid in advance. waste cock must be located inside the building as near (b) Notice In locations where the City forces do not as practicable to the wall where the service pipe enters dig the street or road for services, notice must be left at and the pipe so arranged that the water can be drawn the office of the Water and Sewer Division on the day pre- from them whenever there is danger of freezing. vious to the one on which the tapping will be required, (g) By-Passes and Valves—By-passes and the speci- stating the hour when the street will be open at the main fied valves shall be provided in connection with large and ready for tapping, giving the street number of the meters, as described in connection with the rules relating location and the name of the person owning or occupying to meters and their installation. the premises. In case the trench is not ready for tapping (h) Notice of Completion of Work—After comple- the main at the time specified, an extra charge will be tion of installation and connection all services shall be made for overtime or lost time as provided in the rates shut off at the curb box and disconnected inside and and fees fixed by the Board. notice of such completion shall be filed in the office of (c) Depth of Pipe Ile service pipe must be laid not the City Chamberlain on forms provided therefor. less than four (4) feet below the surface of the street and (i) Turning on Water—After completion of the work in such manner as to prevent rupture by settling, and and disconnection as provided in Subdiv. (h) no person must be provided with a stop-cock at the curb line in all shall turn on the water until application by the owner of cases, protected by an iron box leading from the same to the premises has been filed in the office of the City Cham- the surface, with an iron cover with the word "water" berlain. 5 20. Replacing Service Pipes In case of any changes or additions in piping for the use or distribution of water which is not accounted for Any service in which any other variety pipe shall by the meter, a proper charge for such unmetered water be placed than that specified in the "Specific c Rules," or where opportunity is neglected to replace wrought iron or shaf be made and in default of prompt payment thereof, steel pipe with such pipe as specified, the Board reserves on notice by the City Chamberlain the water shall be shut off from the premises. the right to have the water shut off from said premises Where the lace provided for installing a meter is un- rules.until such pipe has been installed in accordance with the suitable, the Water and Sewer Division may require such changes as are necessary to locate the meter in a suitable 21. Stand Pipes and Automatic Sprinklers place, and the expense thereof, shall be charged to the owner of the premises. Stand pipes or pipes for automatic suppression of fires Every meter shall be provided with a compression in buildings, which fixtures are intended only for such stop-cock on each side and on all meters over one inch use, will be permitted to be attached to the City Water a suitable by-pass with valves on each side of it and a Supply system, and no charge will be made for the use locked valve on the by-pass shall be provided, which in- of water for such purposes. All such pipes must be pro- stallation of by-pass and valve shall meet with the ap- vided with a suitable valve outside of the building and proval of the Water and Sewer Division. which shall be under the exclusive control of the Board. The Board reserves the right to attach or detach meters Also, in the case of standpipes a valve must be provided at any time whenever they shall deem it expedient, and placed at the bottom of the standpipe and at each hose charge for the quantity of water measured or used. All opening, which valve shall be sealed by the Water and water passing through a meter will be charged for, Sewer Division. In case such seals shall be broken for whether used or wasted. the extinguishment of any fire, the party breaking the seal shall immediately thereafter notify the Water and In those locations where the property owner or tenant Sewer Division and the valve shall be resealed. Persists in being uncooperative in making provisions for regular meter readings, a remote reading register will be 22. Protection from Freezing installed, at the property owners expense. All new installa- tions will be provided with a remote reading register Service pipes and meters in buildings shall be located mounted on the outside of each building being metered. in the parts thereof protected from frost but consistent Service pipes must be located accordingly. with the need for access to the meter and the installation of the remote reading device. In all cases where the service pipe passes through areas 24. Vacant Premises of basements, having windows, gratings, or traps open to the weather, the openings shall be closely covered and The owner or agent of vacated premises must give t notice in writing at the office of the City Chamberlain he windows and doors closed to the outside air during the cold weather. In all exposed situations the service that the water may be shut off, and the owner will be held pipes and fixtures shall be protected at the expense of responsible for all water consumed or meter damages in- owner and in case he neglects to protect his service as in- curred until such notice is given. aforesaid, the Board may cut off the water therefrom. It In any case where the meter has to be removed, except shall be the duty of the plumber to protect from frost all for temporary repairs, the service must be shut off at work done by him. He will not be released from the re- the curb stop. If the curb stop can not be operated from sponsibility by having the owner of the premises or others the ground surface, it must be dug and repaired at the do the work for him. property owner's expense. 23. Meters 25. Hydrants All services shall be metered, except as provided under Section 28. No person shall open, use, draw water from or in any Meters will not be placed in coal bins or situations not matter interfere with any hydrant in the City of Ithaca easily accessible to the meter inspector. without authority from the Water and Sewer Division. This prohibition shall not apply to firemen in the pursuit Meters must be accessible to the Water and Sewer of their duties. No person shall break, deface, injure, Division employees at all reasonable hours. remove or in any manner tamper with any hydrant or any After meter is attached any damage which said meter part thereof, and no person shall open any hydrant with may sustain from freezing or from hot water being forced any wrench other than standard hydrant wrench. back through the meter or from any external cause, will No person shall erect or plant any obstruction within be repaired by the Water and Sewer Division and the cost 31/2 feet of any hydrant or cause any obstruction that thereof charged to the owner or agent. will in any way hinder a Fire Company from hooking If meters need attention the Water and Sewer Division onto it, or operating any hydrant. No obstruction shall must be notified at once. No person other than Water and be placed so as to obstruct the view of any hydrant for Sewer Division employees shall be allowed to remove a distance of at least two hundred (200) feet up and meters for repairs or for any other purpose. down the street. All persons are forbidden to break meter seals, dis- No person shall paint or in any way change the color connect or in any way tamper with meters after they have from the standard orange color used by the Water Depart- been installed on the premises. ment in painting hydrants. 6 26. Fraud, Misrepresentation, Waste and Abuses, Vi- and the Board shall not be held liable under any circum- olation of Rules and Penalties stances for a deficiency or failure to supply water,whether occasioned by shutting off water to make repairs, con- In case of fraud, misrepresentation on the part of the nections4extension or any other cause whatsoever. applicant, abuses in the use of water, violations of any of the Rules and Regulations relating thereto, or non- payment of rates and charges when due, in addition to 28. Water for Building Construction the penalties specifically provided by the Rules and Reg- The Board shall determine and fix the rates for water to ulations, the City Charter or Ordinances, the water may be used for building or construction or repairs,the volume be cut off without notice,and the water will not be turned of water to be estimated upon the basis of the amount re- on again unless satisfactory assurance shall be given that quired per unit of the square area or cubic content for the no further cause of complaint shall arise and the payment various classes of construction involved. Such estimated of such fees as the Board may prescribe. schedule charge for such service, shall be paid in advance. In lieu of a schedule charge for such service, a meter may 27. Deficient Water Supply be installed in which case a deposit shall be required as security against damage to such meter, any surplus The Board reserves the right to shut off the water for thereof to be applied towards the consumption charges. alterations, extension and repairs and to stop or restrict See list of current prices and fees posted at the Water the supply of water whenever it may be found necessary, Bldg., 510 First St. III. Sewers 29. Installation of Sewer Mains (f) Whenever leaks or breaks occur in the service pipes or private sewers between the main and the building Except when variations are specifically approved by served, they must be repaired immediately by the owner the Board, all sewer mains will be 8" cement-asbestos. or agent of the premises in accordance with the previous All sewer mains shall be laid according to the "Speci- paragraph of this Section. If repairs are not made within fications for the Construction of Sanitary Sewers Con- fifteen days after notice of such leak or break the Board netting to the Sewerage System of the City of Ithaca, may shut off the water until such repairs are made. N. Y.," copies of which are obtainable at the City En- (g) The Board reserves the right to repair any leaking gineer's office or the Superintendent of the Water and service pipe without notice and charge the expense thereof Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works. against the owner of the premises to be collected in the All proposed plans and specifications for sewer mains manner provided by the Rules and Regulations or the must be approved by the Board of Public Works and provisions of the City Charter relating thereto. installed under the supervision and inspection of the (h) All lateral or service pipes for public or private Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public use, and all necessary fixtures connected therewith shall Works. be subject to the approval, and laid under the super. 30. Installation and Maintenance of Sanitary Sewer vision of the Water and Sewer Divisions. Services (i) All Wyes cut into the sewer main will be done by the Water& Sewer Div. for which the applicant must pay (a) The installation of all drains or sewers between the City at the time of making application such fees ther- the sewer main and curb or curb line shall be at the fore as shall be determined from time to time by the expense of the owner of the premises served; except that Board. when a service drain or sewer of cast iron, or such other material as may hereafter be approved as permanent,shall Main- have been installed at the expense of the owner, such in- 31. Specific Rules Regarding Installation and Main• stallation between main and curb, shall be considered a tenance of Service Pipes part of the City Sewer Systems and shall be so maintained. (a) Materials Used—All sanitary sewers (laterals) (b) In the event, however, that a larger or different from back of the curb line to the sewer main in the street service is requested by the owner, or required by reason must be of 4" extra heavy cast iron hub and spigot pipe of the use of the property served, such larger or different or Class 2400 cement asbestos pipe in 5' lengths and such service shall be installed at the expense of the owner. quality as required by the Inspector. No quarter bends or (c) All installations of service, drains or sewers be- tees shall be used. All such pipe shall be installed by the tween the main and the curb in the City shall be made Water and Sewer Division inside the City and by a duly only by the Water and Sewer Division of the Department licensed plumber or Sewer Layer outside the City. of Public Works. All sanitary sewer laterals from the curb line to the (d) All abandoned service pipes shall be shut off at building must be either 4" extra heavy cast iron hub and the main at the expense of the owner. spigot pipe or cement asbestos house connection pipe to (e) All installations of service drains or sewers be- be laid in nominal 5' lengths (4" for single to four family tween the curb and the building shall be made by a houses and 6" for five family houses and up). plumber or sewer layer licensed by the Examining Board (b) Grade of Sewer Laterals—All sanitary sewer of Plumbers or, any homeowner working on his own laterals must be laid with a fall of not less than 1/8" to single family residence. the foot, unless otherwise permitted by the inspector, and 7 must be laid true to the line and grade given by the In- stance, which either singly or by interaction with other spector, and must be properly bedded and tamped. wastes,is capable of creating a public nuisance or hazard (c) Cast Iron Sewer Pipe Joints—A jute gasket large to life or of preventing entry into sewers for their main- enough to hold the spigot end of the pipe in the center tenan4e and repair. of the hub must be rammed into each joint with an iron (f) Any garbage that has not been properly com- hammer. The joints must then be poured and filled with minuted or triturated. melted virgin lead and calked so as to form a neat, even (g) Any ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, and watertight joint. metal, glass, rags, feathers, tar, plastics, wood, paunch The cement-asbestos joint shall be of the rubber ring manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, lime slurry, lime type joint. residues, beer or distillery slops, chemical residues, paint (d) Sewer Pipe, Where Laid—Sewer pipes must not residues, cannery waste bulk solids, or any other solid or be laid in filled ground where there is a possibility of viscous substance capable of causing obstruction to the settling. If any other pipe or conduit is to be crossed by flow of the sewers, or other interference with the proper a sewer or lateral the matter of adjustment shall be re- operation of the sewage system. ferred to the Inspector. (h) Any waters or wastes, acid or alkaline in reaction, (e) Grease and Silt Traps—Grease traps must be in- having corrosive properties capable of causing damage stalled and settling tanks at such locations in fixtures con- or hazard to structures, equipment and personnel of the nected with the sewer system as it may become necessary sewage system. Free acids and alkalies must be neutra- to prevent the accumulation of grease in the sewer main. lized, at all times, within a permissible pH range of 5.5 A 50 gallon silt trap must be installed in each stall of a car to 9.5. wash or gas station and a 500 gallon baffled settling tank (i) Any cyanides, in excess of 2 parts per million by must be installed for up to 8 stalls, and for each 8 there- weight as CN. after. These settling tanks and silt traps must be accessible (j) Any radioactive wastes or isotopes of such half-life for inspection and cleaning. or concentration as may exceed limits established in com- (f) Whenever a sewer lateral has to he replaced or pliance with State or Federal Regulations. enlarged it is to be replaced according to Section 31 (a), (k) Any waters or wastes that for a duration of 15 at the expense of the property owner. minutes has a concentration greater than 5 times that of (g) In all new sewer services and whenever an old 4 6normal" sewage as measured by suspended solids and service is dug at or near the trap a clean-out Wye shall be B.O.D. and/or which is discharged continuously at a rate placed in the line,on the street side of the house trap,with exceeding 1,000 gallons per minute by special permit. a length of pipe leading to the surface of the ground or cellar floor. A suitable clean-out cap shall be leaded in (1) Any storm water, cistern or tank overflow, cellar this pipe to facilitate cleaning the service from the trap drain, or the contents of any privy vault or cesspool, or, to the main. except as otherwise provided by the Board, and under (h) Floor Drains—may only be connected to the sani. a permit issued by the Board, the discharge of effluent tary sewers to serve kitchens or toilet rooms only. from any air conditioning machine or refrigeration unit. A fee as established by the Board of Public Works will 32. "Y" Openings, Location be charged for each air conditioning or refrigeration ef- fluent discharging into the sanitay sewer. The location of "Y" openings will be furnished by the (m) No person shall discharge or cause to be dis- Water&Sewer Div.Reasonable care will be taken in locat- ing "Y" openings with accuracy but accuracy cannot and charged any waters or wastes containing a toxic or poison- is not guaranteed. ous substance, a high chlorine demand or suspended solids in sufficient quantity to injure or interfere with any sewage treatment process, constitute a hazard to humans 33. Improper Use of Sewers or animals, or create any hazard in the receiving waters No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged or the effluent of the sewage Treatment plant. Such toxic to any public sewer any of the following described sub. substances shall be limited to the average concentrations stances, materials, waters or wastes: listed hereinafter in the sewage as it arrives at the treat- ment plant and at no time shall the hourly concentration (a) Any liquid or vapor having a temperature higher at the sewage treatment plant exceed three times the aver- than 150 degrees Fahrenheit (65 degrees Centigrade). age concentration. If concentrations listed are exceeded, (b) Any waters or wastes which contain grease or oil individual establishments will be subject to control in or other substance that will solidify or become discern- volume and concentration by the Board of Public Works. ibly viscous at temperatures between 32 and 150 degrees See limits established or from time to time changed by Fahrenheit. the State Health Department. (c) Any waters or wastes containing emulsified oil (n) Normal Sanitary Sewage shall be construed to fall and grease exceeding an average of 50 parts per million within the following ranges at the effluent of the industrial (417 pounds per million gallons) ether soluble matter. plant in question. (d) Any gasoline, benzine, naphtha, fuel oil, or min- Constituents Permissible Range eral oil or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid, or gas. Suspended Solids ..............180 to 350 ppm (e) Any noxious or malodorous gas such as hydro. BOD ..................................140 to 300 ppm gen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, or nitrous oxide or other sub- Chlorine Demand .............. 5 to 15 ppm 8 34. Sewer Pipe Dead Ends sewer constructed or used in violation of the Rules and Regulations pertaining thereto. The Board of Public The end of any sanitary sewer or lateral, not io be Works shall have the right to enter upon any public or immediately used,must have a suitable manhole for flush- private Oroperty for this purpose. ing at its upper length and at the point where it is con- nected to the main trunk line sewer. 38. Sewer Layer's License 35. Manholes The Examining Board of Plumbers may issue a Sewer Layers License to persons engaged in installing or re- No person shall raise or tamper with the cover of any placing sewers. All sewer mains and services including sewer manhole or deposit thereon any refuse or other cast iron bell and spigot or cement-asbestos pipe must be materials without permission from the Board of Public laid by or under the supervision of a licensed sewer layer, Works. or licensed plumber. 36. Private Sewer Lines 39. Excavations, Etc. The City shall have the right to connect with and use The site of the work must be suitably guarded, bar. or permit to be used any private sewer built upon any ricaded and protected by red lights from sundown to public grounds. sunrise and by red flags during the day. All excavations must be filled and thoroughly tamped 37. Disconnection o/ Service as soon as possible after completion of the work and all surplus materials immediately removed. The Board of Public Works shall have the right to All portions of the street disturbed must be restored to close or disconnect from any public or private sewer,any their former condition. IV. Rules Governing Installation and Operation of Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Equipment Whereas the operation of water cooled refrigeration (d) "System" shall mean any combination of appara- and other equipment for changing the dry bulb tempera- tus, individual unit, group or collection of units supplied ature or the humidity of air has rapidly increased and with water through any single customer service pipe con- now involves the use of water in quantities never before nected to the public water system. anticipated, thereby placing unexpected burdens on the (e) "Person" shall mean and include a natural person, public water supply system which are detrimental to other partnership, corporation or association. Whenever used classes of water service. And Whereas, in the interest of with respect to any penalty, the term "person" as applied the public and its water supply system, it is necessary to to partnerships or associations, shall mean the partners or regulate the use of water for such purposes and to require members thereof, and as applied to corporations, the conservation of water and the elimination of waste. officers thereof. Now, therefore be it resolved that the following regula- tions shall apply to all water-cooled equipment installed (f) For the purpose of these regulations, in s s than the no event for the purpose of reducing the dry bulb temperature or shall the rated capacity in tons be considered less decreasing the absolute humidity of air, whether for com- fort air conditioning, refrigeration, processing or what- 1. Total maximum B.T.U. per hour of capacity on the ever other purposes. installation divided by 12,000, or 2. The name-plate horsepower of any compressor prime 40. Definitions mover unit, for any air-conditioning installation or For the purpose of these regulations, the following 3. Two thirds the name-plate horsepower of (2) above terms shall have, and shall be construed to have, the fol- for any refrigeration installation. lowing meanings: (a) The term "air conditioning"system and "Refriger- 41. Permit Required ation" system shall include any combination of equip- ment, whether compressor or other type, by which heat is No person shall install, operate or use any equipment removed from the air and from which the accumulated or for air conditioning or refrigeration which requires asup- effluent heat is wholly or partially removed by the use of Ply of water from the system of the City of Ithaca without first having procured written permit therefore from the water. office of the Water and Sewer Division. (b) "Air Conditioning System" shall mean an instal- lation for maintenance, by heat removal, of temperatures 42. Application for Permit which are not less than 60°F. (c) "Refrigeration System" shall mean an installation Application for permit shall be made to the office of for maintenance, by heat removal of temperatures which the Water and Sewer Division and shall provide the fol- are less than 60°F. lowing information: 9 (a) Name and address of applicant. 46. Water Use and Conservation (b) Location of premises where installation is pro- posed. Systems with a capacity of three tons or less shall posed. not u water directly or indirectly, (except when used (c) Name and address of the owners of the premises. with conservation equipment) from the public supply. (d) Names of.manufacturers of the units requiring water. (b) Systems with a total capacity of more than three tons but not exceeding five tons may use water directly (e) Manufacturer's identification and classification from the public supply, at a rate not exceeding 2.0 g.p.m. of the refrigeration units. per ton if the water temperature is 75°F or less, or 3.0 (f) Manufacturer's rating of maximum refrigerative g.p.m. per ton if it is above 75°F., provided that they are capacity of the unit or units under the conditions equipped with an automatic regulating valve which will of the planned installation. (Rating may be stated in tons/24 hours or B.T.V./hour). (1) Stop the flow of water when the refrigerating machine is shut down and In the absence of the required manufacturer's max- imum rating, the Superintendent may specify the tonnage (2) Throttle the flow of water down to the momen- of the installation at the ratings indicated in Section 40-f; tary requirements of the system. or, if these appear inadequate, then by whatever other (c) All systems having a total capacity exceeding five measure of capacity appears to him to be proper. tons shall be equipped with evaporative condensers, cool- (g) Horsepower of compressor prime mover, if unit ing towers, spray ponds, or other water cooling equip- is compressor type. ment. This equipment shall be of sufficient capacity to (h) Where water conservation devices are required insure conformance with the requirements of Table I (to comply with Sec. 46 hereof), the manufac- for makeup water when operating under full loading at turer's name, identification, classification and maximum summer temperature. size of the conservation equipment. (i) Elevation and plan showing general piping ar- Table I rangements and details of all points of connec- Maximum Allowable Water Use tion to building supply water (piping direct to condeneor units, make-up supply into tower fan, Water Hardness Maximum Use etc.). P.P.M. G.P.M./Ton (j) Such additional information as shall be re- 0-139 0.1 quired by the Water and Sewer Division. 140-199 0.15 Application shall be signed by the owner or tenant, 200-254 0.2 and applications for installation shall designate a plumber duly qualified to receive permits under other sections of 255-339 0.3 these regulations. 340-424 0.4 43. Fee for Permit 425 and over 0.5 A fee shall be paid at the time the application for in- 47. Sanitary Protection spection is filed with the Plumbing Inspector, and shall be equal to the existing rate for a new fixture under the (a) All installations shall be made in conformance Plumbing Code. with the Plumbing Code and subject to the inspection of the Plumbing Inspector and will include the following 44. Permit to Install general protective measures. (b) On installations which operate with the use of (a) Permits to install piping or connect equipment water directly from the public supply system, every direct will be issued at the office of the Water and Sewer Di- connection shall be equipped with a suitable brass body, vision, but only in the name of licensed plumbers who brass fitted check valve and vacuum breaker installed in are duly qualified to perform plumbing work in the City the branch supply line to each unit. of Ithaca in accordance with the plumbing Code. (c) Discharge and the connections for the disposal of (b) Within forty-eight (48) hours following the com- waste waters in accordance with the Plumbing Code and pletion of any work authorized by permit, notice of com- Board of Public Works Regulations regarding sanitary pletion and request for inspection shall be returned in sewers. writing on the standard Plumbing Inspection blank, (d) Cooling waters which are to be used for other accompanied by the inspection fee, by the plumber re- ceiving the permit, to the office from which the permit purposes shall be provided with free, above the rim dis. was obtained. charge before entering other equipment, otherwise per. mission shall be obtained in writing from the Plumbing 45. Permit to Operate Inspector, approving the proposed connections and use. ' (e) On installations other than those described above, After final inspection and approval of the installation, there shall be a physical break between the public water a permit to operate or use the equipment will be issued supply piping and the piping of the installation, so ar- at the office of the Water and Sewer Division in the name ranged as to make back siphonage to the public water of the owner or tenant. supply system impossible. 10 48. Revocation of Permit condition develops in the system, subsequent to the adop- Any permit which is issued under these regulations to tion of these Rules and Regulations, all installations not operate or use equipment may be revoked by the Water equipped to conserve water shall be subject to immed- and Sewer Division for any one of the following reasons:and discontinuance on orders of the Water and Sewer (a) Failure of the holder of the Division. permit to discon- tinue using water for the purposes covered by the permit, 50. Penalties immediately upon notice to do so issued by the Water and Sewer Division during an emergency or to forestall an (a) Failure to comply with the above regulations shall impending emergency. be sufficient cause to penalize the licensee by discontin- (b) Alterations, changes of equipment, or piping, im- uance of water service for failure to correct the violation proper operation or lack of maintenance which results within 15 days after notification that the violation exists. in conditions that (b) Licensed plumbers guilty of violation of any of (1) are hazardous to the potable water supply the Rules and Regulations herein shall be prohibited from either within the premises or in supply mains or securing further permits from the Water and Sewer Di- vision, and when wilful violations warrant, charges may (2) cause unnecessary waste of water. be preferred to the Examining Board of Plumbers seeking (c) The use of water is found to exceed the quan- revocation of the plumber's license. tities under Sec. 46 of these Rules and Rgulations. 51. Inconsistent Ordinances 49. Effective Date All regulations,ordinances or parts of ordinances here- (a) For new installations, these regulations shall be tofore in effect which are in conflict with, or which are effective upon publication. Publication shall be made in inconsistent with, the provisions of these Rules and Reg- accordance with provisions of any applicable laws, acts, ulations, to the extent of their inconsistency are hereby opinions, ordinances or regulations. repealed. (b) Existing installations shall be modified to con- form to the provisions of these regulations, applications 52. Separability to operate shall be filed and permits shall be obtained. The invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or pro- Modifications shall be completed and permits obtained vision of these Rules and Regulations shall not affect the in accordance with the provisions of this paragraph within validity of an other six months after adoption. Y part thereof, which can be given (c) Existing installations conforming to the provisions effect without such invalid part or parts. of these regulations in all matters except the conservation 53. Changing Rules and Regulations of water shall not be penalized under Provisions of Sec. 50 for failure to provide conservation for a period of The Board of Public Works reserves the right to change one year after adoption. Such installations shall,however, by resolution from time to time, these Rules and Reg. be subject to all other provisions of the regulations, ulations governing the installation and operation of air six months after adoption. In the event that a critical conditioning and refrigeration equipment. 11 SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER AND SEWER MAINS CONNECTING TO THE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. General information to Engineers, Contractors and per- I-A-3. Bell Holes sons or corporations contemplating the construction of water and/or sewer lines connecting to the City systems. Bell holes shall be provided at each joint to permit It is the intent of these specifications to outline the the jointing to be made properly. minimum acceptable requirements governing the construc- tion of, and materials used in water and sewer mains which will connect with the Ithaca water and sewer Ledge rock, boulders, and large stones shall be removed systems, whether constructed for the City, either by City to provide a clearance of at least 6 inches below and 8 forces under the direction of the Superintendent of Public inches on each side of all pipe and fittings. Works, or by a contractor under an agreement with the City; or constructed for private individuals, corporations, I-A-5. Excavation to Grade or Water Districts, who may have received a permit, to connect with the City system and which water and sewer The trench shall be excavated to the depth required so mains are to be built by themselves or by contractors as to provide a uniform and continuous bearing and under an agreement with them. support for the pipe on solid and undisturbed ground at No connections to any mains in the water or sewer every point between bell holes. Any part of the bottom system may be made until such connections are authorized of the trench excavated below the specified grade shall by the Board of Public Works, and the plans for the be corrected with approved material, and thoroughly water or sewer main extension are approved by the Board compacted as directed by the Inspector. The finished of Public Works. grade shall be prepared accurately by means of hand All work done on water and/or sewer main extensions tools. connecting to the Ithaca systems must conform to these The subgrade beneath the centerline of the pipe shall specifications, and must be done under the supervision be finished to within 0.03 ft. of a straight line between and inspection of the Superintendent of Public Works of pipe joints or batter boards. All tolerance shall be above the Board of Public Works, or under such inspection as specified grade. may be otherwise ordered by the Board of Public Works. If, in the opinion of the Inspector, soil conditions are The term "Inspector" hereinafter used will mean the duly encountered at subgrade which require all or part of the designated representative of the Board of Public Works. work to be done in accordance with Section I-A-6, the In- The rules and regulations of the Board of Public Works spector shall have the authority to order the work to be adopted Jan. 28, 1970 and effective Feb. 1, 1970 gov. done. erning the installation and use of service lines and mains, and the Plumbing Code of the City of Ithaca, shall be I-A-6. Excavation in Poor Soil or Rock considered a part of these specifications and shall govern Where the bottom of the trench at subgrade is found such conditions as are not herein specifically described. to be unstable or to include ashes, cinders, all types of refuse, vegetable or other organic material, large pieces I—GENERAL or fragments of inorganic material, or rock, which in the I-A EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION OF TRENCH judgment of the Inspector should be removed, the Con- tractor shall excavate and remove such unsuitable material I-A-1. Description to the width and depth ordered by the Inspector. Before The trench shall be excavated to full depth and grade the pipe is laid, the subgrade shall be made by backfill- for a distance of at least 50 feet in advance of pipe lay- ing with an approved material in 3" uncompacted layers. ing, but not more than one average days pipe laying in The layers shall be thoroughly tamped as directed by the advance of the work. The trench shall be so braced and Inspector so as to provide a continuous bearing and sup- drained that the workmen may work therein safely and port for the pipe at every point between the bell holes. efficiently. It is essential that the discharge from the The finished subgrade shall be prepared accurately by trench dewatering pumps be conducted to natural drain- means of hand tools. age channels, drains or storm sewers. The subgrade beneath the centerline of the pipe shall be finished to within 0.03 ft. of a straight line between I-A-2. Width of Trench bell holes or batter boards, and all tolerances shall be The width of trench shall be ample to permit the pipe above the specified grade. to be laid and jointed properly, and the backfill to be I-A-7. Special Foundation in Poor Soil placed and compacted as specified. Trenches shall be of such extra width, when required, as will permit the con- Where the bottom of the trench at subgrade is found venient placing of timber supports, sheeting and bracing, to consist of material which is unstable to such a degree and handling of fittings. that, in the opinion of the Inspector, it can not be re- Minimum width shall be sufficient to give clearance of moved and replaced with an approved material thoroughly at last eight inches either side of the barrel of the pipe. compacted in place to support the pipe properly, the con- 12 tractor shall construct a foundation for the pipe, consist- I-A-12. Trenching by Hand Methods. ing of piling, timber or other materials, in accordance Hand methods for excavations shall be employed in with plans approved by the Board of Public Works. locations where obstructions are shown on drawings or where, irtl the opinion of the Inspector, property can best I-A-B. Blasting be protected by digging by hand. In other locations the Blasting for excavation will be permitted only after contractor may use trench digging machinery. securing the approval of the Inspector and only when proper precautions are taken for the protection of persons I-A-13. Barricades, Guards and Safety Provisions or property. The hours of blasting will be fixed by the To protect persons from injury and to avoid property Inspector. Any damage caused by blasting shall be re- damage, adequate barricades, construction signs, torches, paired by the contractor at his expense. The contractor's lanterns and guards as required shall be placed and main- methods of procedure shall conform with State laws tained during the progress of the construction work and and municipal ordinances. until it is safe for traffic to use the highway. All material piles, equipment and pipe which may serve as obstruc. I-A-9. Braced and Sheeted Trenches tions to traffic shall be enclosed by fences or barricades Open-cut trenches shall be sheeted and braced as re- and shall be protected by proper lights when the visibility quired by any governing state laws, and as may be neces. is poor.The Rules and Regulations of the local authorities sary to protect life, property or the work. When close respecting safety provisions shall be observed. sheeting is required, it shall be so driven as to prevent adjacent soil from entering the trench either below or I-A-14. Maintenance of Traffic and Closing of Streets through such sheeting. Where sheeting and bracing are The contractor shall carry on the work in a manner used the trench width shall be increased accordingly. which will cause the least interruption to traffic, and may The Inspector reserves the right to order the sheeting close to travel not more than two consecutive blocks,upon driven to the full depth of the trench or to such additional the specific permission of the City, including the cross depths as may be required for the protection of the work. street intersected. Where traffic must cross open trenches, Where the soil in the lower limits of a trench has the the contractor shall provide suitable bridges at street necessary stability, the Inspector, at his discretion, may intersections and driveways. permit the contractor to stop the driving of sheeting at The contractor shall post,where directed by the Inspec• some designated elevation above the trench bottom. The tor, suitable signs indicating that a street is closed and granting of permission by the Inspector, however, shall necessary detour signs for the proper maintenance of not relieve the contractor in any degree from his full traffic. responsibility under the contract. Sheeting and bracing which have been ordered left in I-A-15. Structure Protection place must be removed for a distance of 3 ft. below the es- tablished street grade or the existing surface of the street, Temporary support, adequate protection and mainte- whichever is lower. Trench bracing, except that which nance of all underground and surface structures, drains, must be left in place, may be removed when the back- sewers and other obstructions encountered in the progress filling has reached the respective levels of such bracing. of the work shall be furnished by the contractor at his Sheeting, except that which has been left in place, may be expense and under the direction of the Inspector. The removed after the backfilling has been completed or has structures which may have been disturbed shall be been brought up to such an elevation as to permit its safe restored upon completion of the work. removal. Sheeting and bracing may be removed before flushing the trench, but only in such manner as will in- I-A-16. Protection of Property and Surface Structures sure the adequate protection of the completed water and/ Trees, shrubbery, fences, poles and all other property or sewer structures, and prevent the disturbance of adja- and surface structures shall be protected unless their cent ground. removal is shown on the drawings or authorized by the I-A-10. Care of Surface Material for Reuse Inspector. When it is necessary to cut roots and tree branches,such cutting shall be done under the supervision All surface materials which, in the opinion of the In- of the Inspector. spector, are suitable for reuse in restoring the surface shall be kept separate from the general excavation material, as I-B BACKFILLING directed by the Inspector. I-B-1. Backfill Material I-A-11. Piling Excavated Material All backfill material shall be free from cinders, ashes, All excavated material shall be piled in a manner that refuse, vegetable or organic material, boulders, rocks or will not endanger the work and that will avoid obstruct- stones, or other material which in the opinion of the In- ing sidewalks, and driveways. Hydrants under pressure, spector is unsuitable. However, from 1 ft. above the top valve pit covers, valve boxes, curb stop boxes, fire and of the pipe to the subgrade of the pavement,material con- police call boxes, or other utility controls shall be left un- taining stones up to 8 in. in their greatest dimension may obstructed and accessible until the work is completed. be used, unless specified otherwise herein. Gutters shall be kept clear or other satisfactory provisions I-B-2. Use of Excavated Material as Back fill made for street drainage, and natural water courses shall not be obstructed. When the type of backfill material is not indicated on 13 the drawings or specifications, the contractor may backfill II—WATER MAINS with the excavated material, provided that such material II-A MATERIALS TO BE USED consists of loam, clay, sand, gravel, or other material which, in the opinion of the Inspector, are suitable for II-A-A Pipe and Fittings backfilling. All pipe lines 4" in diameter and larger shall be bell and I-B-3. Sand or Gravel Backfill spigot, tar-coated, cement lined, centrifugally cast pipe to meet A.W.W.A. specifications; class of pipe used to be Where sand or gravel backfill is not indicated on the determined by the operating pressure and conditions of drawings or specified herein, and in the opinion of the the line. All fittings to be Class D, tar-coated, long pat- Inspector should be used in any part of the work, the con- tern, to meet A.W.W.A. specifications. tractor shall furnish and backfill with sand or gravel as The use of mechanical joints and rubber joint cast iron directed. pipe will be allowed by approval of the Board of Public Works. I-B-4. Backfilling Under Pipe All trenches shall be backfilled by hand, from the bot- II-A-2. Valves tom of the trench to the centerline of the pipe, with sand, Main line valves shall be "Darling" hub-end valves of gravel, or other approved material placed in layers of 3 the type used by the City of Ithaca. Valves open left. in. and compacted by tamping. Backfilling material shall (counter-clockwise). be deposited in the trench for its full width on each side of the pipe, fittings and appurtenances simultaneously. II-A-3. Hydrants I-B-5. Backfilling Over Pipe Hydrants shall be "Darling" B-50-13, 5 inch hydrants, From the centerline of the pipe, fittings and appurte- of the type used by the City of Ithaca. Hoze nozzle threads nances to a depth of 1 ft. above the top of the pipe, the to be City of Ithaca standard. Hydrants shall have a 2-21/2' trench shall be backfilled by hand or by approved hoze nozzles and 1-41/2" steamer nozzle. mechanical methods. The contractor shall use special care 21/2"hoze nozzles to be City of Ithaca standard,measur- in placing this portion of the backfill so as to avoid injur. in 3" OD to top of thread with 71/2 threads to the inch. ing or moving the pipe. The 41/2" steamer nozzle shall be National standard meas- The backfill material from the centerline of the pipe uring 53/4" OD at the top of the thread and threaded 4 to 1 ft. above the pipe shall consist of approved excavated threads per inch. material which shall be placed in 3 in. layers and com- pacted by tamping. II-A-4. Valve Bores I.B-6. Backfilling in Freezing Weather Valve boxes shall be the Buffalo Screw Type roadway Backfilling shall not be done in freezing weather except box, with cover marked"Water." by permission of the Inspector, and it shall not be made II-A-5. Manholes with frozen material. No fill shall be made where the material already in the trench is frozen. Manholes may be built of concrete masonry of 1-2-4 concrete, using tight smooth forms, or standard cement I-B-7. Backfill Sand manhole blocks formed especially for four ft. manholes. Manholes may be built of masonry using hard pressed All sand used for backfill shall be a natural bank sand, brick. Every fifth course of brick shall be laid as stretchers, graded from fine to coarse, not lumpy, or frozen, and free the remainders to be headers. Every brick shall have full from slag, cinders, ashes, rubbish or other material which, mortar joints on the bottom and sides which shall be in the opinion of the Inspector, is objectionable or dele- formed at one operation by placing sufficient mortar on terious. It shall not contain a total of more than 10 per the bed and forcing the brick into it. Horizontal joints cent by weight of loam and clay, and all material must be shall not exceed 3/8" and vertical joints on the inside of capable of being passed through a 3/4" sieve. Not more manholes shall not exceed 1/1". Joints on the inside face than 5 per cent shall remain on a No. 4 sieve. are to be carefully rubbed full and struck as a manhole is built up. In wet trenches water shall be kept drained I.B-8. Backfill Gravel away from manholes until the concrete is set. Gravel used for backfill shall consist of natural bank No backfilling shall be done for twenty-four hours after completion of the manhole. gravel having durable particles graded from fine to coarse In freezing weather customary precautions of heating in a reasonably uniform combination, with no boulders or materials and after protection shall be followed. stones larger than 2 in. in size. It shall be free from slag, cinders, ashes, refuse or other deleterious or objectionable Steps. Steps of cast iron, or of galvanized wrought materials. It shall not contain excessive amounts of loam iron, 3/4" in diameter, shall be securely placed in the in- and clay and shall not be lumpy or frozen. No more than side of the manhole during construction, not more than 15 per cent shall be finer than No. 200 sieve. Backfill 18 inches apart. gravel shall be used in the top 18 inches of backfill of all Diameter. Manholes five (5) feet deep or less shall ditches in City streets. have a minimum inside diameter of four (4) feet at the 14 bottom. Manholes ten (10) feet deep shall be at least five II-D-2. Depth of Pipe (5) feet in inside diameter and at intermediate depths the The to f th diameter shall be in proportion. P o e pipe shall be laid to a minimum depth Frames and Covers. Manhole covers shall be set to the of four J4) feet below the established grade. Any varia- grade given by the Inspector. Covers of manholes in tions therefrom shall be made only with the approval of streets shall correspond to the type used and approved by the Inspector. the City of Ithaca in 1932, frame and cover to weigh not less than 4801bs. Depth of frame eight (8) inches; diam. II-E LAYING eter of cover twenty-four (24) inches. Manholes in park- ings where no traffic can be expected may use covers of II-E-1. Handling of Water Main Material into Trench light weight type used in the City of Ithaca prior to 1932. Proper implements, tools and facilities satisfactory to Weight of frame and cover not less than 245 lbs., depth the Inspector shall be provided and used for the safe and of frame, 4 inches. convenient prosecution of the work. All pipes, fittings, valves and hydrants shall be carefully lowered into the II-B INSPECTION OF MATERIAL trench piece by piece by means of a derrick, ropes or II-B-1. Field Inspection other suitable tools or equipment, in such a manner as to prevent damage to water main materials and protective All pipe and accessories shall be laid,jointed and tested coatings and linings. Under no circumstances shall water under pressure for defects and leakage in the manner spe- main materials be dropped or dumped into the trench. cified and in the presence of and as approved by the Inspector." II-E-2. Hammer Test II-B-2. Disposition of Defective Material The pipe and fittings shall be inspected for defects and, while suspended above grade, be rung with a light ham- All material found during the progress of the work to mer to detect cracks. have cracks,flaws, or other defects will be rejected by the Inspector. All defective materials shall be promptly re- moved from the site. II-E-3. Cleaning Pipe and Fittings All lumps, blisters and excess tar-coat coating shall be II-C HANDLING OF MATERIALS removed from the bell-and-spigot end of each pipe, and II-C-1. Hauling the outside of the spigot and the inside of the bell shall be wire-brushed and wiped clean and dry and free from oil Cast iron pipe, fittings, valves,hydrants and accessories and grease before the pipe is laid. shall be loaded and unloaded by lifting with hoists or skidding so as to avoid shock or damage. Under no cir. II-E-4. Laying Pipe cumstances shall such materials be dropped. Pipe handled on skidways shall not be skidded or rolled against pipe Every precaution shall be taken to prevent foreign already on the ground. material from entering the pipe while it is being placed in the line. If the pipe-laying crew can not put the pipe into II-C-2. At Site of Work the trench and in place without getting earth into it, the In distributing the material at the site of the work, each Inspector may require that before lowering the pipe into the trench, a heavy, tightly woven canvas bag of suitable piece shall be unloaded opposite or near the place where size shall be placed over each end and left there until the it is to be laid in the trench. connection is to be made to the adjacent pipe.During lay- ing operations, no debris, tools, clothing or other mate- II-C-3. Care of Pipe Coating and Lining rials shall be placed in the pipe. Pipe shall be so handled that the coating and lining After placing a length of pipe in the trench, the spigot will not be damaged. If, however, any part of the coating end shall be centered in the bell and the pipe forced home or lining is damaged, the repair shall be made in a man- and brought to correct line and grade. The pipe shall be ner satisfactory to the Inspector. secured in place with approved backfill material tamped under it except at the bells. Pipe and fittings which do not allow a sufficient and uniform space for joints shall be re- II-D ALIGNMENT AND GRADE moved and replaced with P pipe and fittings of proper II-D-1. General dimensions to insure such uniform space. Precautions shall be taken to prevent dirt from entering the joint The water main shall be laid and maintained to the re- space. quired lines and grades with fittings, valves and hydrants At times when pipe laying is not in progress, the open at the required locations; spigots centered in bells; and ends of pipe shall be closed by a watertight plug or other all valves and hydrant stems plumb. means approved by the Inspector. Joints of pipe in the Any changes in either line or grade shall be made by trench which can not be poured shall be calked with pack. using the proper fittings, and not by crowding the joints, ing to make them as watertight as possible. This provision except in laying pipe along a curved line the Inspector shall apply during the noon hour as well as overnight. If may approve a small deviation in alignment at each joint. water is in the trench, the seal shall remain in place until See Sec.II-E-7. the trench is pumped completely dry. 15 II-E-S. Cutting Pipe II-F-4. Lead The cutting of pipe for inserting valves, fittings, or Lead for calking purposes shall contain not less than closure pieces shall be done in a neat and workmanlike 99.73 per cent pure lead. Impurities shall not exceed the manner without damage to the pipe or cement lining and folloifing limits: so as to leave a smooth end at right angles to the axis of Arsenic, antimony and tin together........0.015% thepipe. Copper ........................................................0.08070 When machine cutting is not available for cutting pipe Zinc ..........................................................0.002% 20 in. in diameter or larger, the electric-arc cutting Iron ..........................................................0.002,70 method will be permitted using a carbon or steel rod. Only Bismuth ......................................................0.25070 qualified and experienced workmen shall be used on this Silver ..........................................................0.02% work. The producer's name or the mark of Lead Industries The flame cutting of pipe by means of an oxyacetylene shall be clearly cast or stamped upon each piece of lead. torch shall not be allowed. II-F-S. Heating and Pouring of Lead II-E-6. Bell Ends to Face Direction of Laying Lead shall be heated in a melting pot kept in easy reach Pipe shall be laid with bell ends facing in the direction of the joint to be poured-so that the molten metal will of laying unless directed otherwise by the Inspector. not be chilled in being carried from the melting pot to the joint-and shall be brought to a proper temperature so II-E-7. Permissible Deflection at Joints that when stirred it will show a rapid change of color. Before pouring, all scum shall be removed. Each joint Wherever it is necessary to deflect pipe from a straight shall be made in one continuous pouring filling the entire line, either in the vertical or horizontal plane, to avoid joint space with solid lead. Spongy or imperfectly filled obstruction or plumb stems, or where long-radius curves joints shall be burned out and repoured. are permitted, the amount of deflection allowed shall not exceed that required for satisfactory calking of the joint, II-F-6. Position of Joint Runner and shall be approved by the Inspector. Approx.Radius of curve The joint runner shall fit snugly against the face of the produced by Succession bell and the outside of the pipe shall be damned with clay Pipe Joint Max.Deflection with of Joints with Pipe to form a pouring lip to provide for filling the joint flush Diam. Opening Pipe Length of: Leads of: with the face and to the top of the bell. 16 ft. 18 ft. 20 ft. 16 ft. 18 ft. 20 ft. 4" 0.41 14.8 16.7 18.5 208 234 260 II-F-7. Calking Lead Joints 6" 0.58 14.8 16.7 18.5 208 234 260 8" 0.65 12.9 14.6 16.2 238 268 297 After the lead has cooled to the temperature of the pipe, 10" 0.75 12.4 14.0 15.5 248 279 310 lead joints shall be calked with pneumatic or hand tools 12" 0.75 10.5 11.9 13.2 292 327 363 operated by competent workmen, until such joints are 16" 0.75 7.9 8.8 9.7 390 440 488 thoroughly compacted and watertight. The finished joint shall show a hard and even hammered surface overall. II-E-B. Unsuitable Conditions for Laying Pipe Care should be taken not to overstrain the bells during No pipe shall be laid in water or when, in the opinion calking. of the Inspector, the trench conditions are unsuitable. II-G SETTING VALVES AND FITTINGS II-F JOINTING II-G-1. General II-F-1. Yarning or Packing Material Valves, fittings, plugs and caps shall be set and jointed Yarning or packing material shall be molded or tubular to pipe in the manner heretofore specified for cleaning, rubber rings. The above material shall be handled with laying and jointing pipe. care in order to prevent contamination and shall be dry when put into place in the joint. The material shall be II-G-2. Valve Boxes and Manholes free of oil,tar, or greasy substances. (See Sections II-A-4 and II-A-S.) II-F-2. Placing of Yarning Material A valve box or manhole shall be provided for every valve. The yarning material shall be placed around the spigot The valve box shall not transmit shock or stress to the and of the pipe and shall be of proper dimensions to cen- valve and shall be centered plumb over the operating nut ter the spigot in the bell. When the spigot is shoved home, of the valve, with the box cover flush with the surface of the yarning material shall be driven tightly against the the ground, or such other level as may be directed. inside base or hub of the bell with suitable yarning tool. Where valves are in manholes the operating nut shall 11-F-3. Depth of Jointing Material be readily accessible for operation through the opening in the manhole, which shall be set flush with the sur- For lead joints a space not less than 21/4" in depth shall face of the finished pavement. Manholes shall be so be left in the bell in pipe having a nominal diameter of constructed as to permit minor repairs and afford pro- 20" or less; 21/2" in 24, 30 and 36" pipe; and 3" in pipe tection to the valve and pipe from impact where they larger than 36". pass through the manhole wall. 16 II-G-3. Drainage of Mains be excavated below each hydrant and filled compactly Mains shall be drained through drainage branches or with coarse gravel or crushed stone mixed with coarse blowoffs to dry wells from which the water can be sand, under and around the elbow of the hydrant and to a pumped. Drainage branches, blowoffs, air vents and ap- level of 61inches above the waste opening. purtenances shall be provided with gate valves and shall *Note: The Inspector shall determine whether II-H-4 or II-H-5 is be located and installed as shown on the plans. applicable. Drainage branches or blowoffs shall not be connected II-I ANCHORAGE to any sewer, submerged in any stream or be installed in any other manner that will permit back siphonage into the II-I.1. Anchorage for Hydrants distribution system. The bowl of each hydrant shall be well braced against II-G-4. Dead Ends unexcavated earth at the end of the trench with stone or slabs or concrete backing. All dead ends on new mains shall be closed with cast iron plugs or caps, with or without a blowoff cock, as II-I-2. Anchorage, for Plugs, Caps, Tees and Bends shown on the drawings. All plugs, caps, tees and bends deflecting 221/2 degrees II-H SETTING HYDRANTS or more on mains 8 inches in diameter or larger shall be provided with a reaction backing. II-H-1. Location Hydrants shall be located as shown or as directed and II-I-3. Reaction Backing in a manner to provide complete accessibility, and also in Reaction backing shall be concrete of a mix not leaner such a manner that the possibility of damage from vehicles than 1 cement: 21/2 sand: 5 stone, and having a compres- or injury to pedestrians will be minimized. sive strength of not less than 2,000 psi, at 28 days. Back- When placed behind the curb, the hydrant barrel shall ing shall be placed between solid ground and the fitting be set so that no portion of the pumper or hoze nozzle cap to be anchored; the area of bearing on the pipe and on will be less than 6 in. nor more than 12 in.from the gutter the ground in each instance shall be that shown or di. face of the curb. rected by the Inspector. The backing shall, unless other- When set in the lawn space between the curb and the wise shown or directed, be so placed that the pipe and sidewalk, or between the sidewalk and the property line, fitting joints will be accessible for repair. no portion of the hydrant or nozzle cap shall be within 6 in. of the sidewalk. II-J HYDROSTATIC TESTS II-H-2. Position II-J-1. Pressure Test After the pipe has been laid and partially backfilled All hydrants shall stand plumb and shall have their as directed by the Inspector, all newly laid pipe, or any nozzles parallel with or at right angles to the curb, with valved section thereof, shall be subject to a hydrostatic the pumper nozzle facing the curb, except that hydrants pressure equal to a pressure 50% greater than the com- having two hoze nozzles 90 degrees apart shall be set with puted working pressure of the section under test based on each nozzle facing the curb at an angle of 45 degrees. the lowest point in the section under test and corrected to Hydrants shall be set to the established grade,with nozzles the elevation of the test gage. at least 12 inches above the ground, as shown or as di- rected by the Inspector. II-J-2. Duration of Pressure Test II-H-3. Connection to Main The duration of each pressure test shall be at least one Each hydrant shall be connected to the main with a 6" hour. cast-iron branch controlled by an independent 6" gate valve, except as otherwise directed. II-J-3. Procedure Each valved section of pipe shall be slowly filled with II-H-4. Hydrant Drainage in Pervious Soil* water and the specified test pressure, based on the eleva- Wherever a hydrant is set in soil that is pervious,drain- tion of the lowest point of the line or section under test age shall be provided at the base of the hydrant by placing and corrected to the elevation of the test gage, shall be ap- coarse gravel or crushed stone mixed with coarse sand, plied by means of a pump connected to the pipe in a man. from the bottom of the trench to at least 6 inches above ner satisfactory to the Inspector. the waste opening in the hydrant and to a distance of 1 ft. around the elbow. No drainage system shall be connected II-J-4. Expelling Air before Test to the sewer. Before applying the specified test pressure, all air shall II-H-S. Hydrant Drainage in Impervious Soil* be expelled from the pipe. If hydrants or blow-offs are not available at high places, taps at points of highest ele- Whenever a hydrant is set in clay or other impervious vation shall be made before the test is made, and plugs soil, a drainage pit 2 ft. in diameter and 3 ft. deep shall inserted after the test has been completed. 17 II-J•5. Examination under Pressure existing systems shall he chlorinated. If the available All exposed pipes, fittings, valves, hydrants and joints Water is more alkaline than pH 8, the holding time in the shall be carefully examined during the open-trench test. main shall he increased at the discretion of the engineer. Joints showing visible leaks shall be recalked until tight. j Any cracked or defective pipe, fittings,valves or hydrants II-K-2. Form of Applied Chlorine discovered in consequence of this pressure test shall be re- Any of the following methods of procedure (arranged moved and replaced with sound material, and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory to the Inspector. in order of preference) shall be followed, subject to the approval of the engineer: II-J-6. Leakage Test Liquid chlorine gas-water mixture A leakage test shall be conducted after the pressure test Direct chlorine feed ............................ has been satisfactorily completed. The duration of each Calcium or sodium hypochlorite and leakage test shall be two hours, and during the test the water mixture ........................................ main shall be subject to a pressure equal to the computed Chlorinated lime and water mixture working pressure of the lowest point in the section and cor- rected to gage elevation except that the test pressure shall II-K-3. Liquid Chlorine be a minimum of 100 lbs. sq. in. in the lowest point in the section. A chlorine gas-water mixture shall be applied by means Leakage is defined as the quantity of water to be sup- of a solution-feed chlorinating device, or, if approved by plied into the new laid pipe, or any valved section thereof, the engineer, the dry gas may be fed directly through necessary to maintain the specified leakage test pressure proper devices for regulating the rate of flow and provid- after the pipe has been filled with water and the air ex- ing effective diffusion of the gas into the water within the pelled. pipe being treated. Chlorinating devices for feeding solu- No pipe installation will be accepted until the leakage tions of the chlorine gas or the gas itself must provide is less than the number of gallons per hour as determined means for preventing the backflow of water into the by the formula: chlorine cylinder. L=ND\/P/1,850 in which L equals the allowable leakage in gallons per II-K-4. Chlorine bearing Compounds in Water hour; N is the number of joints in the length of pipe On approval of the engineer, a mixture of water and a tested; D is the normal diameter of the pipe, in inches; chlorine-bearing compound of known chlorine content and P is the average test pressure during the leakage test, may be substituted as an alternative for liquid chlorine. in pounds per square inch gage. II-J-7. Variation front Permissible Leakage II-K-4.1. Chlorine.bearing Compounds Should an test of The chlorine-bearing compounds which may be used y pipe laid disclose leakage greater are: (1) calcium hypochlorite, (comparable to commer- than that specified in Section II-J-6, the defective joints cial products known as "HTH,""Perchloron"and"Pittch- shall be located and repaired until the leakage is within for"), (2) chlorinated lime (frequently called chloride of the specified allowance. lime and known to industry as bleaching powder) and II-J-8. Time for Making Test of Pipe (3) sodium hypochlorite. Lead-jointed pipe may be subjected to hydrostatic pres- II-K-4.2. Proportions of Mixtures sure and inspected and tested for leakage at any conveni- A 5 per cent solution of the powder shall be prepared, ent time after the trench has been partially backfilled ex- cept at the joints. consisting of 5 per cent of powder to 95 per cent of water Where any section of a main is provided with concrete by weight, due attention being given to the chlorine con- reaction backing, the hydrostatic pressure test shall not be tent of the product used. This calcium hypochlorite or made until at least five days have elapsed after the con- chlorinated lime and water mixture, first made into a paste Crete reaction backing was installed. If high-early-strength and then thinned to a slurry with clean water, shall be cement is used in the concrete reaction backing,the hydro- injected or pumped into the newly laid pipe after prelimi- static pressure test shall not r e made until at least two nary flushing. If sodium hypochlorite is used mix the solu- days have elapsed. tion as purchased, with water to obtain the desired con- centration of chlorine and feed into the pipe under treat- II-J-9. Interruption of Service ment in the same manner as is used for feeding other hypochlorites. No valve or other control on the existing system shall be operated for any purpose by the contractor. The City II-K-5. Point of Application will operate all valves, hydrants, blowoffs and curb stops. The preferred point of application of the chlorinating lI-K DISINFECTION agent shall be at the beginning of the pipeline extension or II-K-1. Form of Chlorine and Means of Application any valved section of it and through a corporation stop inserted by the owner (except in new distribution sys- Before being placed in service, all new water distribu- tem) in the top of the newly laid pipe. The water injec- tion systems and repaired portions of, or extensions to, for for delivering the chlorine-bearing water into the pipe 18 should be supplied from a tap on the pressure side of the III—SEWER MAINS gate valve controlling the flow into the pipeline extension. III-A MATERIALS TO BE USED In a new system, application of chlorine may be made ad. vantageously at the pumping station, the elevated tank, III-A-1. 4 Pipe and Fittings the standpipe or the reservoir. When properly cleaned first, these units are thus chlorinated adequately. All sewer mains shall be cement-asbestos with a mini- mum inside diameter of 8". II-K-6. Rate of Application No other specifications for'concrete, or cement asbestos sewers are herein contained. The use of other materials is Water from the existing distribution system or other not prohibited and may be done under standard specifica- source of supply shall be controlled so as to flow slowly tions submitted to and approved by the Board of Public into the newly laid pipeline during the application of Works. chlorine. The rate of chlorine mixture flow shall be in such proportion to the rate of water entering the pipe that the chlorine dose applied to the water entering the II-A-2. Manholes newly laid pipe shall be at least 40 to 50 ppm. This may Manholes shall be constructed at every change of line require as much as 100 ppm. of chlorine in the ;eater left or grade of the sewer main, at every main intersection or in the line after chlorination. A convenient method of de- branch, (except branches for house connections) and in termining the rate of flow of water into the line to be straight runs of main so that the distance between man- treated is to start with the line full of water and measure holes shall not exceed 300 feet, except where the grade of the rate of discharge at a hydrant with a pilot gage. Great the sewer is more than five (5) feet in one hundred (100) flexibility is made possible by providing a series of ori- feet the distance between the manholes shall not exceed fices to give good gage readings at high and low flows. two hundred fifty (250) feet. Manholes may be pre-cast of concrete masonry of 1.2-4 II-K-7. Preventing Reverse Flow concrete, using tight smooth forms, or standard cement manhole blocks formed especially for four foot manholes. Valves shall be manipulated so that the strong chlorine solution Manholes may be built of brick masonry using hard the line being treated will not flow back into pressed brick. Every fifth course of brick shall be laid as the line supplying the water. stretchers, the remainder to be headers. Every brick shall have full mortar joints on the bottom and sides which shall II-K-B. Retention Period be formed at one operation by placing sufficient mortar on the bed and forcing the brick into it. Horizontal joints Treated water shall be retained in the pipe long enough shall not exceed 3/8" and vertical joints on the inside-of to destroy all nonspore-forming bacteria. This period the manholes shall not exceed 1/.t". Joints on the inside face should be at least 24 hours and preferably longer, as may are to be carefully rubbed full and struck as a manhole is be directed. After the chlorine-treated water has been re- built. The outside of the manhole shall be smoothly tained for the required time, the chlorine residual at the and evenly plastered with cement mortar one-half inch pipe extremeties and at other representative points should thick. Such plaster coat shall be applied in one operation be at least 25 ppm. after all brick has been placed and must not be applied by the mason working within the manhole as the brick II-K-9. Chlorinating Valves and Hydrants courses are laid up. Plaster shall be proportioned 1 part In the process of chlorinating newly laid Portland cement to two and one-half (21/2) parts mortar p pipe, all valves sand. or other appurtenances shall be operated while the pipe- Manhole Bottoms. Inverts of manholes shall be formed line is filled with the chlorinating agent. by running the sewer pipe through the manhole cutting out the top half of the pipe after the manhole has been II-K-10. Final Flushing and Test completed. Concrete bottoms of manholes shall be placed in two layers. The top of the bottom layer shall be level Following chlorination, all treated water shall be thor- with the horizontal diameter of the pipe, and upon this oughly flushed from the newly laid pipeline at its extremi- layer the brick masonry shall be started. The depth of this ties until the replacement water throughout its length shall, concrete shall be everywhere at least six (6) inches thick. upon test, be proved comparable to the quality of water Particular care must be exercised to insure this depth served the public from the existing water supply system. under the invert. After the top of the pipe has been cut off This quality of water delivered by the new main should and the invert left in the concret base, a second concrete continue for a period of at least two full days as demon- floor must be applied on top of the original bottom to the strated by laboratory examination of samples taken from height of the top of the sewer pipe leaving the manhole. a tap located and installed in such a way as to prevent This floor shall be neatly shaped to meet the cut half of outside contamination. the sewer pipe, and shall serve to confine the sewage from overflowing on the manhole bottom if the sewer should II-K-11. Repetition of Procedure flow more than half full. Where invert of manhole is below ground water level, Should the initial treatment fail to result in the condi- manholes shall be waterproof on the outside of the plaster tions specified in Sec. K-10, the chlorination procedure coat with suitable bituminous waterproofing to a line one shall be repeated until such results are obtained. foot higher than the apparent ground water level. In wet 19 trenches water shall be kept drained away from manholes III-D-2. Pipe Laying until the concrete work is set. All pipe shall be laid with ends abutting and true to No backfilling shall be done until the plaster coat on line and grade, so fitted and matched that a smooth uni- the outside of the manhole shall have set for twenty-four for' invert will be formed.The bottom of the trench shall hours. be shaped so as to conform as nearly as possible to the In freezing weather customary precautions of heating outside of the pipe, particular care being taken to recess materials and after protection shall be followed. the bottom of the trench in such a manner as to relieve the Steps. Steps of cast iron or of galvanized wrought iron, bell of all load. 3/4" in diameter, shall be securely placed in the inside of the manhole during construction, not more than 18 inches III-D-3. Depth apart. In streets or highways sewers shall be laid to a mini- Diameter. Manholes five (5) feet deep or less shall mum depth of three feet, grade permitting. have an inside diameter of four (4) feet at the bottom. Manholes ten (10) feet deep shall be five (5) feet in III-D-4. Unsuitable Conditions for Laying Pipe inside diameter and at intermediate depths the diameter No pipe shall be laid in water or when, in the opinion shall be in proportion. Frames and Covers. Manhole covers shall be set to the of the Inspector, trench conditions are unsuitable. grade given by the Inspector. Covers of manholes in III-E JOINTING streets shall correspond to the type used and approved by the City of Ithaca in 1932, frame and cover to weigh not III-E-1. Joints less than 480 lbs. Depth of frame eight (8) inches, diam- eter of cover twenty-four (24) inches. Manholes in park- Pipe joints shall conform to both the materials and ings where no traffic can be expected may use covers of methods of installation of the manufacturer of the partic- the light weight type used in the City of Ithaca prior to ular cement-asbestos pipe furnished for the job. 1932. Weight of frame and cover not less than 245 lbs., depth of frame 4 inches. III-E-2. Joints in Cold feather No joints shall be poured when pipe is at a'temperature III-B DISPOSITION OF DEFECTIVE MATERIAL below freezing. When the air temperature is below 40°F the part of the pipe to be joined shall be heated and a All material found during the progress of the work to paint coat of G-K primer, or equal, applied both to spigot have cracks, flaws, blisters or other defects shall be re- end and inside of bell before pipes are joined preparatory jetted by the Inspector. All defective material shall be to pouring. promptly removed from the site. III-F TESTING III-C ALIGNMENT AND GRADE III-F-1. Cleaning and Flushing Sewers shall be laid straight to line and grade between The interior of the sewer shall, as the work progresses, manholes. be cleared of all dirt, surplus joint material and super- fluous material of every description. The alignment and grade of the sewer line shall be No sewer main shall be finally joined to the City Sys- checked from a string line stretched along the center of tem until it has been satisfactorily cleaned and flushed. the pipe between batterboards, at every 25 feet. The batter board grades are taken from the engineer's grade stakes. III-F 2. Testing The elevation of the batter boards above the invert of the pipe shall be constant for adjacent batter boards. Batter On a completion of any sewer or such portion of the boards shall be set at every change in line and grade. same as may be directed, and before any connection has been made therewith, the sewer may be tested for leakage or infiltration of ground water on the order of the Inspec. III-D LAYING tor. Contractors shall supply all facilities for making such III-D-1. Handling Main Material into Trench tests. It is the intent of these specifications to have the sewer so constructed that the quantity of infiltration will Proper implements, tools, and facilities satisfactory to be kept at a minimum.The allowable leakage shall not ex- the Inspector shall be provided and used for the safe and teed a rate of flow of 175 gallons per 24 hours per inch convenient prosecution of the work. All pipe and fittings of diameter per 1,000 linear feet of sewer tested. Should shall be carefully lowered into the trench piece by piece by any leaky or defective joints or defective construction be means of a derrick,ropes or other suitable tools or equip- found they shall be promptly made good, and should any ment, in such a manner as to prevent damage to sewer defective pipes or specials be discovered they shall be main materials. Under no circumstances shall sewer main replaced with sound pipes or specials in a satisfactory material be dropped or dumped into the trench. manner and without cost to the City. 20 Z 3 •� d N W ` OL v- Z J7 u. - Q m m Z Q to Z ,14 � U 1 C V`u 1 D �' Q •4 VLi- % N Y N �1 N V Q' ,�• O O r T rN6 C s N $,> r. 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Barnard 16.87- G1908 Hull Heating & Plumbing 53.70` 1'2659 Barbara Stewart 30.00 - F1917 Cutting Holding Corp 11.24 F1917 Richard a Barbara Clapp 9.54" F'1917 Carl Abbottista 13.79 ` 1'1917 Joseph Capolongo 11,24 F1917 Charles Chilson 11.24 F1917 Rocco Lucente 1500 ` F1919 Town of Ithaca 54,36' G1926 Town of Ithaca 398.18` F1933 Town of Ithaca 487.18' 11933 Lansing Water Dist. # 1 14.02- 11939 A' & A. Perialus 14.02` F1916 Cornell University 92.63-' F'1916 Raoul Sudre 193.50`" F1916 Raoul Sudre 129400L- G1908 h. C. Hirleman 60.50- G1908 City of Ithaca 1025424'' F'1919 Water 21,357.52 Sewer 315.74 Total 21673.26 APPRC LD BY riNANGE CUiVu•iITTEE V9 Tor,;-:klns Co. Tnist Co. 7.00 A2t?5'' )SAC Tompkins Coo Truest Coo t C A2052 e o1� e_ �,91 Tompl-ins r'oo Trust Coo 15-35 A201,2 L,92 Tompl ins Coo Trust Coo :Lo.o o 1' A2052 1,9 , P !- C FamiIy Foods., 1n(:o 1,9F,, OroE magi,c F 75 A`6-9 30"D or PUSLYO WOMB PROCEEM" CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. February 11, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (k) - Yengo, Leepy, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - McGee, Putney OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 3T_ Robinson, Nichols, Conley City Engineer Schlieder Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. - Han*n Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Asst. Controller - Speno MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. BUS SERVICE: David A. Saperstone appeared before the Board and asked that it consider providing bus service until at least 12:30 p.m. six night;per week. By Gomm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that his request be referred to the Parking, Traffic & Transit Committee for consideration. Carried. E. GREEN STREET PARKING RAMP: Mr. Saperstone opposed the proposed parking ramp on the E. Green-Tioga Street site. He claimed that the proposal would result in a loss of $125,000.00 per annum to the (;itty,,tWayera.. Comm. Downing reported that the Parking, Traffic & Transit Committee had studied all factors of the proposed ramp and felt it would provide a total net increase of approxi- mnte; y,,$?y,255,,00 per year from all sourcese.,t4at at 43% occupancy it couldeb c r�t�ed on a break-even basis,and that in a few years V6uld begin to show same profit. 94 felt lt, was economically feasible and thitwithout it the vacant hotel block could not be 01eyelope4,,_. The Committee therefore felt that construction of the ramp was in the best inte rests,of.Ithaca'a, taxpayer�. LET1 ROCKER DAMAGE CLAIM: M;. jeon Rocker asked that the City reimburse him the amount of 171.01 for -damages to his basement caused by a sewer stoppage at his property located at 323--West Buffalo Street. Asst., Supt,. Hannan advised that, the claim had been presented to size City's insurance carrier but refused because it felt the -.City-was not responsible. By Comm,. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Rocker's claim be referred to-the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Downing presented a bus report for the quarter ending December 31, 469 as eop"a d with the,same periods for. the past two.years. The report indicated a decrease in toe,une of tt uaes•By Co lm. Downing: seconded.by ;Comm,,,.Yepgo Wp�VF,P, that the report -be sccgpted and.tiled.. Oarried. MADISON-CASCADILLA STOP SIGN: Comm. Downing reported that Alderman Saccucci's request for,,a 1' -#�gn on Madison at Cascadilla Street had been carefully reviewed but the, Coanm ttge:,fe,lt 'it was not practical to locate one there which Would be effective at present,, He noted.that there is a request that Conway Park be enlarged to include an area af,,.Madisan.Streqt„which will chaage the entire.picture. It was therefore moved, seconded and carried.that;.action on this matter be deferred for the present. . SALE' 'F CITY,MPEATY: The Clerk real a letter from J. D. -.Gallagher Co. ,. Inc. inquiring �f the Pity, .wished,to ,sell, a city-rowned lot located at 22T Cliff Street to on - of its Pa',Co=. ,Downir��: seconded by Comm. Leary LFSOLVED, that the matter be ref4gred to the Buildit4p & GrWds CoWttee for study and Carried. .�`LE7 'S`WATER BILL The Clerk read a letter from Ridley Is Book Bindery protesting a penalty,.levied on..,its water bill for .111 N. Triphemmer,Road for.late payment which,.was blamed. on,the fact that the bill was delivered by mistake to the wrong person. By. Cow,. Yengo: seconded by Comm., Leary R_'SOj,��p, that the matter be referred to the Water and Sewer Committee for study and 1. eport',z. Carried. F7 - 2 - February 11, 1970 S. AURORA STREET R.R.TRACKS: Attor;ey Weinstein reported the Public Scruieo Commission had advised it could take no aetion on the City's petition to have the LV R.R. Co. tracks removed from South Aurora Street but rather that the petition would have to be initiated by the Railroad Company. By Comm. Yengo: Seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried. W. BUFFALO STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY: Attorney Weinstein reported that all but two of the rights-of-way need by the City for the extension of West Buffalo to West State Street had been acquired. BIDS-AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on purchase of the following motor vehicle equipment for the Water & Sewer Division; (a) Two 2kton, 3-cubic yard, dump trucks to replace Nos. 143 and 246. (b) One sedan to replace No. 195. Carried. BIDS-FERRIC CHLORIDE: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on furnishing ferric chloride for the Sewer Division on February 9th as follows: Ashland Chemical Div. of Ashland Oil & Refining Co. $5.98 per cwt. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Ashland Oil & Refining Co. be awarded a contract for furnishing the Sewer Division with its ferric chloride requirements for the year 1970 at $5.98 per cwt. in accordance with terms of its bid. Carried. VARNA Puff' STATION APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer the sum of $700.00 to budget Account G112-10-101 - Varna Pumping Station. Carried, JOHN EMRICK APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the appointment of John Emrick as Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, which is the minimum for the grade, effective Feb. 5. 1970, be approved. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that water invoice #6499, in the amount of $5 ,589.50, rendered to the Village oi. Cayuga Heights, be expunged due to an error in ccimputing. Carried. Alderman Conley joined the meeting at this point in the proceedings. BIDS-AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on automotive equipment on February 9th as follows: Gross Bid Trade-In Net Bid Item 1 - Three 216., Ton 3-cubic yard dump trucks Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford F600 19,207-00 1,900:00 1.6,307.00 Item 2 - One Street Flusher Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford LN- 00 with South Bend flusher 14,762.00 1,100.00 i3,662.00 J. C. Georg Corp. Ford LN-800 with Etnyre "Clipper" flusher 181410.78 3,660.74 14,750.04 J. C. Georg Corp. Intn'l. Model 1890 w/Etnyre flusher 17,180.00 3,075.00 14,105.00 Item 3 - One Chassis Cab Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford F-600 ,711.00 725.00 3,986.00 Item 4 - 3/4 Ton Pick-Up Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford F-250 2,890.00 900.00 1,990.00 Item 5 - One 4-Door Sedan Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford Custom 2,9 2.00 900.00 2,062.00 Item 6 - Tractor-Loader E & 0 Ford Sales, Inc. Ford 7,267,00 S. C. Hansen, Inc. Diesel 580 5,145.00 Item 7 - Mowing Tractor S. V. Moffett Co. , Inc. Jacobsen G 10 3,090.00 50.00 2,440.00 -3- February 11, ..970 _ By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that contracts be awarded for supplying the City with motor vehicle equipment in accordance with the following schedule and the specifications, dated January 21, 1970, and the addendum, dated January 26, 1970 as follows: Item 1 - Cayuga Motors for the net bid price of $16,307.00 Item 2 - Cayuga Motors " '' It " '" $13,662.00 Item 3 - Cayuga Motors " it If " if $ 3,986.00 Item 4 - Cayuga Motors " " If if " $ 1,990.00 Item 5 - Cayuga Motors If " " If $ 2,062.00 Item 6 - S. C.Hansen, Inc. for the net bid price of $ 5 ,145.00 Item 7 - S. V. Moffett, Inc. for the net bid price of $ 2,440.00 And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to have Item 7 equipped with dual drive wheels for an additional sum of $125.00, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the awarding of these contracts be subject to transfer of or appropriation of sufficient funds to cover each piece of equipment where necessary. Carried. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Superintendent reported that certain sidewalks throughout the City had been replaced by City forces during 1969 in accordance with the Board's actions, dated May 8, 1968 and June 29, 1969, and he certified the cost thereof as follows : Location Owner Footage Cost 10% Assessment 105-107 Dryden Rd. Mr. George T. Ha er X 3ti5 s.f 2.00 .20 508.20 314 Park Place Mrs. Victoria Heon (X) 190 s.f.-4" 228.00 22.80 250.80 1104 N. Cayuga St. Mrs. Edith Miieville 175 s.f.-4" 210.00 21.00 231.00 t 609 N. Tioga St. Walter R. Schlotzhauer 22 s.f.-4" 26.40 H 130 s.f.-6" 169.00 W 195.40 19.54 214.94 501 Utica St. Albert Schlotzhauer 425 s.f.-4" 510.00 51.00 561.00 Total $1,7 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the foregoing sidewalk assessments be approved and levied against the respective property owners in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-35 of the City Charter and that a public hearing on said levy be held at a regular meeting of this Board to be held on March 11, 1970. Carried. EMPIRE SOILS PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $330.00, payable to Empire Soils Investigations, Inc. , for in-place density tests at the swimming pool and skating rink site at Inlet Park be approved for payment. Carried. C. D. MURRAY PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $57,119.60, payable to C. D. Murray, Inc. , for contract work completed on the preparatory site work at Inlet Park be approved for payment • Carried. BIDS - FLAG POLE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids for the installation of an aluminum flag pole in front of the Hall of Justice building, 120 E. Clinton Street. Carried. CAPITAL BUDGET: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to provide funds in the 1970 Capital Budget for the following projects: a. Cascadilla Creek Wall renewal $ 7,500 b. Traffic Signal Installations and Improvements 15 ,300 c. Pressure Concrete Repair of Retaining Walls 7,500 d. Sunrise Road Grade Improvement 17,500 e. South Aurora Street Railroad Crossing Removal 25,000 f. Improvement of the intersection of Thurston Ave. and Waite Ave. 35 ,000 g. Storm Drainage at Chestnut and Elm Streets 5 ,500 h. Street Improvements adjacent to Flood Protection of Cayuga Inlet 7,200 i. Clinton Street Widening 109000 J. Street Paving (Asphalt Overlay) 27,000 k. Vehicle Storage units at Third Street 40,000 1. Southwest Park Entrance Road 24,500 m. Columbia Street Bridge 15010000 -h_ 'ebruarZr 11. 1970 n_ Other Lines - Water $ 101000 o. Vinegar Hill Water Lines 35,000 p. Vehicle Storage for the Water Division 20,000 q. West Hill Development Water Mains 20,000 r. Columbia Street Utility Bridge (water) 25 ,000 s. Sunrise Road Improvement (water) 4,000 t. Fire Protection at the Refuse Disposal Area 2,500 u. Other Lines (Sewer) 109000 v. West Hill Development (sewer) 10,000 W. Columbia Street Bridge (utility-sewer) 25 ,000 x. Improvements at Sludge Dryer Building 7,500 y. Pump Replacement at the Sewage Treatment Plant 15 ,000 z. Sunrise Road Reconstruction (sewer) 6,000 aa. Vehicle Storage for the Sewer Division 10,000 Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: a) Robert L. Seymour, Laborer II in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at $2.52 per hour, effective February 2, 1970. b) Robert L. Lupo, Laborer II in the Building and Grounds Division, at $2.52 per hour, effective January 28, 1970. c) Gary L. Personius, Laborer II in the Building and Grounds Division, at $2.52 per hour, effective January 29, 1970. Carried. ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to transfer the sum of $450.00 to budget account A76-400, Public Works Administration, to cover the cost of vehicle repair. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #3-1970, be approved for payment. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :15 p.m. --� l�- �._- •-�,c�-cam-,-� A. Blean, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor �J�� bOi.ND U; PUhLi.0 v.O?,.hS i'riOCl F DINGS ACCOUNTS hECE1VABLE leb. 11, 1970 huldah Vanderker 7.20 G1250 Walker Smith 7.20 G1250 bred S. Hoefer 7.20 G1250 Donald burgess 7.20 G1250 Geoffrey V. Chester 15.48 G1250 linger Lakes State Parks Comm. 37.50 11939 .ithaca Plua.bing 9.58 F-2659 Orvill french 16.87 G1908 Jason h. lane 16.87 G1908 ltving Allen 16.87 G1908 Charles Wilson 10.36 F1917 Irwin C. Griggs 15.00x1917 Mirs. Arthur burke 8.87 11917 R. C. Development 16.40 11917 Georgia Scales 5.04 11917 marion J. Travis 1.5.00 1'1917 Carrie bow Est. 17,08 1191.7 IF it it 54.25 F'1919 Carl bishop 1.5.00 11919 Alpha 'lau Omega 581.93 11519 Bruce burgermaster 249.05 11919 127970 G1908 City of Ithaca 150.00 21919 it It If 210.00 11 919 it ►► it 314.70 11919 211.140 12659 s a a 1+1+6.51 1'2659 686.82 l 1919 • L/.�L.�._rK. G, u � � rr�87.50 :1939 110111,L yr 8864.58 St:°dF.lt APPROVEL l:Y iINk NC E C014-'iT''�1.E ),915 W ivy 41 T,E3 ITTY+►OF TTHa A. YFW'" IM Reaular MaetlxAg 4:00 p.m. rebruary 25, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (3) - Yengo, Leary, Golder ABSENT: Commissioners (3) - McGee, Putney, Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Attorney - Weinstein Engineer - Schlieder Aldermen (3) - Nichols, Robinson, Saccucci Asst. Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Due to a lack of quorum it was moved by Comm. Yengo, seconded by Comm. Leary, and di&Ked that the meeting be adjourned until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 27th. ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING 11:00 a.m. February 27, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners t53 - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner Downing - OTHERS PRESENT: ,-: Attorney - Weinstein Engineer - Schlieder Aldermen (2) - Nichols, Robinson Controller , Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman gman Asst, Controller - Spano Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst.to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. CIRCUS: The Clerk read a letter from Knights of Columbus, Ithaca Council 277, announcing it intended to sponsor the Clyde Beatty-Cole Bros. Circus in Ithaca on July 13th and requesting permission to hold the event on the old airport site. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT REQUEST: The Controller reported that Ithaca City School District had requested permission to move equipment over the city-owned land at the corner of N. Cayuga Street and E. Shore Drive. He explained that this land was in the process of being conveyed to the District but that approval of the permission sought would be very helpful to the District. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Ccmm. Golder RESOLVED, that permission be granted as requested with the understanding that the District hold the City harmless from any/or all liability as a result of its use of the land. Carried. Alderman Robinson inquired about an agreement between theCity and the District at the time the Bergholtz tract was sold to the District as a site for the High School. He felt the agreement required the District to replace the old Percy Field ball field with similar facilities elsewhere. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Carom. Putney RESOLVED, that Alderman Robinson be requested to put his request in writing and submit it to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for investigation. Carried. CAPITAL BUDGETING PROCEDURE: Controller Russell read a resolution to be sponsored by the Finance Committee of the Council at its next meeting on March 4th to read as follows: RESOLVED, that monies provided in the General Fund, Water Fund, and Sewer Fund in Account 290-560 - Provisions for Capital Projects , be released only by Common Council approval when the request for a given project, containing a description of the project, cost estimates including material and labor or contract costs, and estimated date of beginning and completion of the project have been presented. Alderman Robinson stated the Finance Committee felt this would be a more businesslike way of appropriating funds for capital projects. Supt. Dingman felt this was over- complicating the. matter and would tend to tie the Board's hands. Other members of the Board voiced similar opposition. If you curtail the Board in this way it will cost the Ithaca taxpayers many dollars, Comm. Yengo said. Mayor Johns opposed the proposal also and felt the matter could be worked out between the Superintendent and the Controller to produce the desired results. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: The Superintendent read a 3.stter from Rev. Louis Cunaingham requesting special parking privileges be extended to him at the Calvary Baptist Church on N. Albany Street. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Coro1itte for study and report. Carried. BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE, ETC. : By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Ccmm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the City with its annual needs of cast iron pipe and fittings and cement asbestos sewer pipe. Carried. LEON ROCKER CLAIM: By Comm. Yengo: seconded By Cam=. Golder RESOLVED, that a claim in the amount of $1.71.01 submitted at the last meeting by Leon Rocker for damages to his property at 323 West Buffalo Street be approved for payment. Carried. RIDLEY'S WATER BILL: Comm. Yengo reccomended denial of the request of Ridley's Book Bindery to waive a penalty on its water bill because the reason for late payment was the fault of the Post Office. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the late-payment penalty in the amount of $1.70 due on the water bill of Ridley's Book Bindery at 111 N. Triphammer Road be not waived as requested. Carried. MRS. VAN ALLEN WATER BILL: Comm. Yengo reccmmended that a late-payment penalty on a water bill of Mrs. VanAllen at 410 E. Seneca Street be not waived. After a discussion of this matter it was determined that all pertinent facts in this case had not acme to the attention of the Water and Sewer Ccmmittee. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Corm. Golder RESOLVED, that Mrs. VanAllen's request be referred back to the Water and Sewer Committee for reconsideration. Carried. BIDS - AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT: The Superintendent reported receipt on February 23rd of bids on equipment for the Water & Sewer Departments as follows: Two 3-Cubic Yard Dump Trucks Gross Bid Trade-In Total Net $id Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford F600 12,310.00 '1,000.00 11,310.00 Four-Door Sedan Cayuga Motors Sales Corp. Ford Custom 2,967.00 450.00 2,517.00 Erie J. Miller, Inc. Plymouth Fury 2,437.33 Cutting Motors, Inc. Pontiac Catalina 2,513.32 He reported that the budget contained insufficient funds for one of the trucks. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that contracts for automobile equipment for the Water & Sewer Departments be awarded as follows : Cayuga Motors Sales Corp for one 3-cubic yard dump truck at the net bid price of $5,655.00. Erie J. Miller, Inc. for one Plymouth Fury 4-door sedan at its net bid price of $2,437.33. And, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that award of the contract for furnishing the second dump truck be postponed pending allocation of additional funds in the budget to cover its cost. Carried. JAMES R. GRANT APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney WHEREAS, James R. Grant has fulfilled the requirements for appointment to the position of Sewage Treatment Plant Operator, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the permanent appointment of James R. Grant to the position of Sewage Treatment Plant Opeaator at an annual salary of $6,398.00, the minimum of Grade 28 in thecompensation Plan, be approved; that it become effective on March 2, 1970, and that it shall be subject to the usual probational term. Carried. MALCOLM SWEAZY APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board approves the appointment of Malcolm Sweazy as a Laborer II in th` Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.52 per hour, effective February 24, 1970. Carried. WILLIAM BERICH: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that William Berieh, a city employee, be authorized to attend a Grade II Water Plant Operatbk's School to be held in Syracuse, New York from March 2 to March 13th; and that he be reimbursed for his necessary traveling expenses while attending this school. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS FEBRUARY 25, 1970 Francine Herman $ 10.40 G1908 Norman Freeman 13. 57 G1908 Adelbert Hull 70.49 G1908 Dora B. McCray 15.00 F1917 R.F. & A.W. McElwee 11 .21 F1917 Burns Realty 11 .23 F1917 Antonio Fernandez 14.41 F1917 Lansing Water Dist. ## 1 1145.19 F1125 Walter J. Wiggans 5.20 F1916 Eastern Heights Inc. 5.20 F1916 Urban Renewal 166.34 F1939 Urban Renewal 194.62 F1939 Urban Renewal 173.37 F1939 Urban Renewal 236.46 F1939 Donald W.Dickinson 106.34 F1919 Anna Lou Corp. 162.94 F1919 City of Ithaca Traffic Control 189.62 F1919 TOTAL 2,531 . 59 Water 2,437.13 Sewer 94.46 496 -'JeFo3't.st '11).lrman 10.7011 A+''>ti� .^ .:.. go rr.�Y —1 u. Mahon APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE s S. AURORA STREET R.R. CROSSING: By Comm McGee: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the problem of removing the L.V. R.R. track crossing on South Aurora Street be referred to the City Attorney for advice on how to proceed. Carried. BIDS - COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Golder presented a detailed canvass of bids received on February 24th for construction of a pedestrian-utility bridge to replace the present Columbia Street bridge which indicated the following: NAME OF BIDDER TOL4 BID PRICE Bull Construction Co. , Inc. - Liverpool, N.Y. ' 165 ,760.00 Vector Construction Corp. - Syracuse, N. Y. 177,542.50 Les Strong, Inc. - Whitney Point, N.Y. 1869632.50 The Superintendent reported that in addition to the low bid of $165;760.00, engineering fees amounted to $13,000,00, there would be additional costs to the Water & Sewer Division for connecting water and sewer lines on either end, and that there would be additional costs for re-arrangement of guard rails, curbs, sidewalks and drainage, making a total estimated project cost of approximately $200,000.00. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to authorize the construction of a pedestrian-utility bridge to replace the Columbia Street bridge at a total project cost of $200,000.00. Carried. SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: Comm. Leary reported the Building & Grounds Committee had considered a request received at the last meeting to purchase a city-owned lot at 227 Cliff Street and had decided that it was in the City's best interests to retain title to this property. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby determines that theCity should retain title to this property; and that the City Clerk be directed to notify J. D. Gallagher Co. that this property is not for sale. Carried. BID - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the food con- cession at Stewart Park for the 1970 season. Carried. BIDS - MARINA CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the food, gas and oil concession at the City Marina for the 1970 season. Carried. -- BUDGET TRANSFERS: By Comm, Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to make the following transfers within budget accounts: From budget account A207-250, Golf Course - other equipment, to A207-230, Parks & Forestry -- motor vehicles, the amount of $334.00 to cover the additional cost of dump trucks. From budget account A100-230, Constr, & Maint. Division Office - motor vehicles, to A101-A-230, Street Maint. Cleaning - Motor vehicle equipment, the amount of $162.00 to cover the additional cost of a street flusher. Adjust the Sewer Fund budget by transferring the stun of $1,000.00 to budget account G112-6-402, Cherry Street Pumping Station, to cover the cost of additional electricity. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Controller be requested to make a transfer within budget account A-109, traffic control, as follows: Transfer the sum of $350.00 from line 230, motor vehicles, to line 250, other equip- ment, to cover the cost of a spray compressor. 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 #4-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. SPENCER ROAD PARKING• City Fnain-j,,;; EchJj.QdQr cLlldd atbo=:t on aSA.in tp PckI•ii:ne prcbleiuo in the 500 an locks of Spencer Road where the pavement is quite narrow and there is considerable overnight parking within the driving lanes. He stated that there is ample space for private parking on the premises of all adjacent properties and suggests the installation of no-parking signs in these two blocks. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request of the City Engineer with respect to a no-parking zone in the 500 and 600 blocks of Spencer Road be referred to the Parking and Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. RALPH SMITH: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Golder WHEREAS, Commissioner Ralph C. Smith served on this Board of Public Works from September 16, 1964 through December 31, 1969, and WHEREAS, he had previously in 1960 and 1961 ably served the City as its Chief Executive, and WHEREAS, during his entire 48 years of residence in theCity of Ithaca he gave unstintingly of his personal time to the best interests of the City, and WHEREAS, his wise counsel on all matterspublic and private was respected by all who were connected with City Government; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Board notes his untimely passing on February 18, 1970 with a sense of appreciation for his lifelong devotion to civic duties, his awareness of municipal problems, and his leadership in the best interests of the general public, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Board extends to his family its condolences on the loss of Ralph, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting, and a copy thereof transmitted to his family. Unanimously carried. C.Y.O. PROPERTY: Alderman Robinson inquired about recent publicity in the news media as to the possibility of arranging a swap of property between the City and C.Y.O. He called attention to a public hearing to be held by the Council at its next meeting on a request to rezone the C.Y.O. property. Superintendent Dingman expressed his opposition to any such proposed swap as did some of the Board's members, while Attorney Weinstein expressed his opinion that the City could not legally swap any of its property. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 12 :15 p.m. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk H ohns, Mayor BOARfl OF PM=C WOMM PR0C=)TN08 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. March 11, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commlissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder Aldermen (4) - Nichols, Robinson, Saceucci, Conley Attorney - Michael LoPinto, substituting for Mr. Weinstein 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 preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. ENVIRONMENTAL FESTIVAL: Mr. Barney Ganga requested that the Ithaca Jaycees be granted permission to use Parking Lot "F" on Saturday, May 23rd,as a site upon which to sponsor an environmental festival. He explained the purpose of the festival was to inform the public about any and all pollution problems, what we have to save and how to go about saving it. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that permission be granted to Ithaca Jaycees to use Parking Lot F for this purpose on the date specified with the understanding that its request, outlining purposes, etc. , be presented to the Superintendent in writing. Carried. ROTE 13: The Superintendent reported receipt of a letter from the State Traffic in response to the City's request for better marking of route 13 at Third St. �.a intersection. The letter indicated that there was not much could be done at State level and suggested better lighting by the City on Third St. and possibly larger street signs. AMERICAN PUBLIC WORK ASSN. MEETING: Mr. Dingman, speaking as President of the Upstate Chapter of the American Public Works Assn. advised the Upstate Chapter would hold its annual meeting in Ithaca this year from April 28th to May lot - part of the meetings to be held at Sheraton Motor Inn on Route 13 and some at Ithaca College with speakers from NYS.Dept. of Health scheduled to speak on April 19th on the subject of solid wastes, their disposal and related problems. He noted this was the first Upstate meeting to be held in Ithaca in 10 years since the last one was sponsored here under the leadership of Mr. Laverty, former Superintendent and former President of the Upstate Chapter. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Paul Fidler and Walter Happel, City employees, be appointed as additional active members of the American Public Works Association to represent the City of Ithaca. Carried. EAST ITHACA WATER DISTRICT: . Asst. Supt. Hannan presented and read a report on Sewer and Mater extensions to the Town of Ithaca East Ithaca Water District and proposed Ellis Hollow Sewer District. (A copy is attached to the minutes of this meeting.) By Coonm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RWLVED, that a copy of the report on the East Ithaca Water District, presented by the AsBistant, Superiatendent, be forwarded to the Town Board of the Town Of Ithaca for its consi de rats pin. Carried. FRol-END LOADER REPAIRS: Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to the Superintendent, recommended tbat the Council be requested to appropriate the sum of $2,400.00 to cover the cost of major .repairs on a City front-end loader. Bg, Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to appropriate $2,400.00 to repair the front-end loader as recommended by Mr. Dougherty. Carrie d. CAYUGA STREET BRIDGE: Comm.. Leary advised that the concrete walls on Cayuga Street- bridge, over Cascadilla,Creek, had been removed and would soon be replaced with steel rails. He felt this would prove to be a big improvement and help alleviate safe of the hazardous traffic problems at this location. PETER S. CONSTANTINE WATER BILL.: The Superintendent reported receipt of a letter from z Peter. Constantine protesting the amount of his water bill at 208 E. Tompkins Street which had risen from a normal of $10.20 to $80.42. The Superintendent advised that leakage at the toilet had resulted in the excessive bill. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request of Peter Constantine for relief from his water and sewer bill for the quarter ending March 31, 1970, be denied. Carried. 2 - March 11, 1970 MRS. VA-1 1J1FN - WATER BILL: Comm. Yengo reported that Mrs. VanAllen's request for waiver ° a penalty on her water bill had been reviewed again. He advised she originally sent a check for the full amount of her bill which later proved to be billed incorrectly, that since the Chamberlain could not accept the overpayment, he had returned her check with a request that one in the correct amount be returned within five days. She claimed she was not afford°d the same grace period on the corrected bill that is afforded other people and that t'-.e penalty for late payment was therefore unfairly levied. Ry Co:=, . Yengo: seccnded by Comm. McGee ,SOL;lED, that the request of Mrs. VanAllen for waiver of the penalty for late-payment of her wa.,er bill for the property at 410 E. Seneca Street be granted. Carried. WATER INVOICE EXPUNGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that water invoice #6553, in the amount of $15.00, rendered to Dora B. McCray, be ordered expunged. Carried. WATER TREATMENT PLANT: The Superintendent reported receipt of a letter from the Syracuse Regional Office of N.Y.S. Dept. of Health commending the City's staff for the excellent manner in which the City's warier filtration plant was being maintained and operated. By Comm. Yengo : seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Hannan, Assistant Superintendent, and the staff of the Water Treatment Plant under the direction of Donald Terrell, Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator, be commended for their excellent mains. and effective treatment of the City's water supply... Carried. BIDS - COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE_: The Superintendent reported the Council had provided additional financing for the Columbia Street Bridge and he recommended acceptance of the lost bid received on February 24th in the total amount of $165,760.00. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to the Bull Construction Company for construction of the Columbia Street utility-pedestrian bridge, across Six Mile Creek, for the total sum of $165,760.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the plans and specifications therefor prepared by _"odjeski & Masters; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute the contract on behalf of the City under its Corporate Seal. Carried. MOD..77SKI & MASTERS ENGINEERING SERVICES: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney that a voucher in the total amount of $13,000.00, payable to Modjeski & Master for engineering services in connection with the design, contract drawings, and specifica- tions for the Columbia Street pedestrian-utility bridge be approved for payment. Carried. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing P.ESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to enter into an agreement with Modjeski & Masters for engineering services in connection with inspecting the construction of the Columbia Street Pedestrian-utility bridge, for subsequent approval by this Board. Carried. CIRCUS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Dawning RESOLVED, that the Knights of Columbus be authorized to use the City controlled portion of the old airport grounds in connection with a circus on July 13 subject to the following three conditions: (a) That the Knights will agree to thoroughly clean the site within one week after the circus. (b) That they will provide evidence of insurance sufficient to save the City harmless from all liability. (c) That their circus will in no way interfere with construction activities on the ground. Carried. _BIDS - FLAC, POT,E: Bids were received on March 9thfor the erection of a flag pole at the Fall of Justice, 120 East Clinton Street, as follows: (a) Ames of Ithaca, Inc. $ 925.00 (12 to 15 weeks delivery) (b) Ames of Ithaca, Inc. $1,105.00 (60 days delivery) (c) A. Friederich & Sons Co. $ 758.00 (60 days delivery) (d) Arnold Meyer Sign Corp. $ 672.70 (45 days delivery) By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney F. SOLVED, that the contract to erect a flag pole at the Hall of Justice Building at 120 East Clinton Street in accordance with the specification of February 13, 1970 be awarded to Arnold Meyer Sign Corp, , Binghamton, New York, for its low bid of $672.70. Carried. • • • 1‘6 IJ k. (tC , ice\ Vt. r'1 1 • - • A 1A. �,� ... \icAc-;\ t 11' . 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" ✓ i�y1 !7 - 3 - March 11, 1970 SNOW CONFERENCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to attend the North American Snow Conference to be sponsored by the American Public Works Association in Boston, Mass. from April 5-7, 1970, Carried. CAPITfLL PROJECTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Chairman of the Board's Finance Committee be authorized to request the Finance Committee of the Council to arrange a meeting of the two Finance Committees for further consideration of the following proposed capital projects: (a) Improvements of the intersection of Thruston and Waite Avenues - $35 ,000.00 (b) Street improvements adjacent to the Flood Protection of Cayuga Inlet - $7,200.00 (c) Vehicle Storage units at the Third Street yard - $10,000.00 Carried. BUDGET TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following adjustment in the tentative budget: To account F-265-6-312, equipment parts and supplies (water) $2,520.00 and to account G-110-6-312, equipment parts and supplies (sewer) $1,680.00 to provide funds for repair of two backhoe loaders. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit "_-4 abstract #5-1970, be approved for payment. Carried, t. , CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request received from Rev. Cunningham for special parking privileges in connection with his church and parsonage at 505 North Albany Street be denied. Carried. SPENCER ROAD-NO PARKING: The Superintendent reported that a study of the request for a parking prohibition in the 500 and 600 blocks of Spencer Road indicated that enforcement of all-night parking would correct the problems that exist there except in individual cases where it may be necessary to establish further restrictions . A dangerous condition for pedestrians exists on this road because of the parking and lack of sidewalks. The Planning Board indicated in some of its reports that it is studying and will recommend a sidewalk on Spencer Road. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Planning Board be requested to present a workable plan for sidewalks or. Spencer Road for consideration by this Board. Carried. CITY CEMETERY VANDALISM: Alderman Nichols called attention to repeated acts of vandalism in the vicinity of the City Cemetery including the willful removal of street parking signs resulting in unmolested parking happening in the area. She requested replacement of the missing signs, better lighting of the area and enforcement of the traffic regulations with extra, vigor until all violators had been punished. The Superintendent indicated that new signs were being designed for this area which he hoped .would correct the problems . The matter was therefore left with the Superintendent for his attention. W. SENECA-STATE: Alderman Saccucci reported complaints about motorists neglecting to obey the yield sign at W. Seneca-State street intersection and recommended it be replaced with a stop sign on Seneca Street for more effective traffic control. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. CAMPBELL AVENUE: Mr. Adelbert L. Hull appeared before the Board and requested that Campbell Avenue be extended north for about 200 feet. The Superintendent outlined the City's requirements regarding new subdivision streets and Mr. Hull agreed verbally to meet all of them. The Superintendent therefore recommended conditional approval of , Mr. Hull's request . By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that Mr. Hull's request be approved; and that the Superintendent be authorized to extend Campbell Avenue northerly for approximately 265' across lands of A. L. Hull and lands of M. E. and A. L. Hull to a turning circle which is shown on a"map of northerly extension of Campbell Avenue and lot to be conveyed by A. L. Hull", dated February 25,1970; z�9 _4- March 11, 1970 prepared by Thos.. G. Miller, and BE IT FURTHER RFX5OLVED, that the approval by this Board shall be subject to the following conditions: 1. The above map shall have been approved as a preliminary subdivision map by the City Planning Board. 2. It shall have been approved as to sewer and water by the Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works.. 3.. It shall have been approved as to storm drains, street grades, street alignment and design by the Engineering Division of the Department of Public Works. 4. It shall have been approved as to water and sewer utilities by the Department of Health of Tompkins County. 5. Mr. Hull shall have delivered to the City satisfactory agreements to convey the bed of the streets as shown on the plan. 6. Mr.. Hull shall have posted a bond in the amount of $3,000.00 to cover the cost of rough grading of the streets, conveyance of title in the streets, survey and monumentation of the streets, and filing of the plan. 7. Mr. Hull shall have deposited with the City $5,000.00 in cash to cover the cost of installation of the sanitary sewer and the storm drainage as called for on the plan. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :15 p.m. o ' I Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk J/ / n Johns, Mayor t 0A1:D Or PULLIC h0ihL.S PROCLI'DiNGS ivd,RC1i 11, 1970 GGston Gostanian $ 2.40 - " G1250 John T. Yengo 2.40 G1250 Sim Peter 7.20 G1250 Dr. George Visnyei 10,00 : G1250 `Triangle Gho€, Stores of" New York, inc. 10.00 - G1250 14. E. Krantz 10.00 , G1250 A. L. hull 16.57 ' G1908 Gladys hull 26.40 . G1.908 Ricardo humerez 15.00, x1919 Shirley Valenza 10.89 11.917 Theron Johnson 19.94f 11917 µ.. L. Hull 8.03' F3917 1,,m. Conley 8.08 - 1 19.17 hethl.ehem Church of Jeasus Christ 9.04-,-,. 11.917 Cora '1 homps on 15.00 11917 aalph Perry 15.00 11.919 Villa�)e of Cayuga heights 78.02 ` F1933 Village of Cayuga heights 510.07 v 13.939 Cit I of ithaca 6.88 12,659 426.90- F2659 90.00-- F 11919 <'S 5.57 11.919 135.00i . 13919 �, << 97.50 v F1919 120.00-' 11 919 e� 97.50 r 11°919 Dr. John Dodge 15.00 "r 11917 V.�ater 1933.42 I CTAL 2018.39 Sewer 84.97 AP!'hOVED LA r iNANCF C014;d'I`TEF. BOARD OF PMLIC WORM PROCEEDLiGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4;00 p.m. march 25 , 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Cotar:issioners (5) - Yengo, Leary, Putney, Dawning, Golder ABSENT: Conmissioner - 14c Gee OTHERS PRESENT: Alderman 5 - Robinson, Conley, Nordheimer, Nichols, Slattery Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spaao Asst. Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing scheduled for this time on sidewalk assessments levied by the Board of Feb. 11th. Mr. Walter Scholtzhauer informed the Board that his assessment for 609 N. Tioga included frontage at 611 N. Tioga which he did not own. Engineer Schlieder stated that this error had been checked, verified this complaint, and action was taken to correct it as follows: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the sidewalk assessment levied against property at 609 North Tioga Street, owned by Mr. Walter R. Schlotzhauer, be corrected to read "twenty-two square feet of four inch sidewalk at $26.40 plus fifty square feet, of six inch sidewalk at $65.00 plus 10% for a total of $100.54." Carried. Attorney Weinstein informed the Board that Mr. George Harper wished to register a complaint about his assessment for property at 105-107 Dryden Road but was unable to ,appear due to sickness. He recommended the hearing be adjourned until next meeting to afford Mr. Harper an opportunity to do so. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Cogan. Leary RESOLVED, That the public hearing be adjourned until the Board's next meeting on April 8th to afford Mr. Harper an opportunity to present his complaint. Carried. RENT OF SPACE FOR ASSOC. FOR RETARDED CHILDREN: Attorney A.B. Lee spoke on behalf of the Tompkins County Chapter of N Y S Assoc. for Retarded Children which had requested that between 5,000 and 6,000 square feet of space in the west wing of the former U S N R Training Center on No. Cayuga Street be rented to it at $2.01 per sq. foot of space. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED,, That the request of the Assoc. for Retarded Children be referred to the Bldgs. & Grounds Committee and the Superintendent for further negotiation. Carried. BASEBALL PLAYING FIELDS: Alderman Slattery recommended that the Board take prompt action to provide as many baseball playing fields as possible at the old airport site. He felt that eight or more could be provided at a relatively small, cost in the area immediately around the old hangar. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED,, that the Board approves Alderman Slattery's request and authorizes the Superintendent to prepare the area as soon as possible for the stated purpose. Carried. S. AURORA STREET GRADE CROSSING: Attorney Weinstein asked for permission to file a petition with the Public Service Commission for elimination of the LVRR Co. tracks crossing South Aurora Street at the expense of the State and the railroad. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Attorney's request be referred to the Highway Crmnitee for study and report. Carried. W. BUFFALO STREET PROPERTIES: Upon inquiry from Comm. Leary, Attorney Weinstein advised that title to the Cornish property in the West Buffalo Street area would be transferred to the City as soon as the property owner's attorney had recuperated from his recent illness and had approved the deed and transfer. He advised that only one property in the area remained to the acquired and that condemnation proceedings may be necessary. �`�i�r ►w i 0oWisIM 25 N wo,ty GAR?+IET D FT,LISWO.-TH: F_r Ccmm. Yengo. savor_! 1 "-,y Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Garfield illsworth be transferred to the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator, efs 3cti-re I$a.2 ch 15th at no change: in rate of pay Carried. PETER NI!-'LISCN- The Supt. reported that Petai: Mali son had passed a civil service examination For the position of Water & Sewer Meter Serviceman and recommended his permanent appointment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Peter Maliscn be permanently appointed to the position of Water & Sewer Meter Serviceman at the rate of $2.88 per hour, effective March 29, 1970, and that his appoint:-r-nt be subject to the usual probational period. Carried. BIDS - CAST IROW WATEP PILPF ? FIT_ TINGS: The Supt, reported receipt of bids on March 23rd for furnishin& the City with 25C 'eet of 6", 250 feet of 8" and 4,000 feet of 12" cast iron water F-.pe plus 63 pi eces of assorted fittinCs as follows; PTFE FIT'T'INGS TOTAL U S Pipe & Foundry Co. 19,647 50 3,890 -3 23,5-536 13 Warren Pipe a Foundry Division of Shahmoon Industries, Inc, 20,7;0,C0 3,524.65 24,314.65 Millar Supply, Inc.. 21,475.00 3,873.34 25,348.34 Clow Corporation 20,790-00 3,723.56 24,513.56 Russell Pipe 4 Foundry Co. ,Inc. 3,762.00 3,762.00 Robert D, Spence, Inc. 3,393.80 3,393.80 It was moved, seconded and carried that these bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. BIDS - CEMENT-ASBESTOS SEWER PIPE: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on March 23rd for urnishing 250 feet of , 250 feet of 611, 1500 feet of 8" and 1,000 feet of 12" cement asbestos sewer pipe as follows: Le Valley, McLeod, Inc. $3,870.00 2/10; n/30 Johns-Manville 4,062.50 The Flintkote Co. 4,090.00 2/10; n/30 He recommended acceptance of the low bid received from Le Valley, McLeod, Inc. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to LeValley, McLeod, Inc. for furnishing the City of Ithaca with cement-asbestos sewer pipe in accordpnce with the terms of its bid. and the specifications therefor, dated March 5, 1970. Carried. STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves a 1970 street lighting program which shall include the area north of State Street and Route 366 and which shall extend north and east to the city line. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING ON SIDEWALKS: The Supt. reported he had served notice on 35 property owners in the City to have their defective sidewalks repaired or show cause why they should not do so. He recommended that a public hearing on this matter be held as required by Sec, 5-32 of the Charter !as codified) . By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that pursuant to Sec. 5-32 of the City Charter (as codified), the City Clerk be authorized and directed to advertise a public hearing to be held by this Board at 4:00 p.m, on Wednesday, June 24, 1970, at which time property owners who have been served with final sidewalk repair notices will be afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon. Carried. MODJESKI & MASTERS: The Supt. presented an agreement with Modjeski & Masters concerning engineering services in connection with the construction of the Columbia Street bridge and he recommended its approval., By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that the agreement between the City and Modjeski & Masters be approved as recommended by the Superintendent; 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 - TRACTOR: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the City with a 14 horse-power tractor to be used for roadside mowing and to be financed from funds provided in the 1970 ;~:udget for such purpose. Carried, BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on elm leaf beatle spray and mosquito control fo= the yea� 19 711,, Carried- BOARD 0: Pig LM W'ti S MCIidMMY KRCH 25, 1970 hull Heating & Plumbing E2659 430.2.4 . in ovative bldg. Inc. X1917 \ 606 � Hiroyuki & Cheyeko Ogata 11917 . 32,44. Rocco Bucente 11927 014.94 Ralph J. Perry X1919 15.00 Leslie A. Jones I nig .� � 86.04 Village of Cayuga heights 01926 6131.28 Village of Trumansburg E1939 \ 50-43 City of Ithaca r1919 _e'\247.50 City, of Ithaca F1915 ' 285.00 Total 6901 .93 Water - Sewer ,WROTED h! W NCE COWITTEE Nww% 25 iYolrw COUNCIL CHAMUER - PTURr,TC ADDP'!'SS SYSTI+ZI: Comm. Leary reported that rl:ierman Robinson had P esented schemes for micropliones and public address systems to be installed in the Council Cham? or By Comm. Lary: socon.ded ',y RI'SOLJLL, thc.t --hs'. sc`1eme,- r fer:^ed to the Buildings and Grounds Committee; and that the Superir.-L—Aden', be authorized to a('-rer',ise for bids on the installation of a system approved b;r tlje Comm'_ct-e, Carried. J. VICTOR BAGI4A:iDi PAY '[JT: The Supt, presented a voucher in the total amount of ,021,21 r�:ceiv-�d from the Ar-:hitect for t'-le police headquarters building. He recommended that t3,OCC ,C 0 of -c111s .anoint be wit'z?^eld from pay_ment to ins-ire supervision of the contract wo:'k which to be completed. By Comm. Leary: seco..d.ad by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, t.-.at the "li1?_ reeci-red. _°.ro . J. V:'.ctor Far;nardi f;;r a�:-cbltectural services in connect:-on T ith the renno- at_on of t'. Hall o" Justice Building be approved for payment in the net ameimt of %j3,021.2?., a^ -:-eco-nended by the Supt. Carried. BUDGET TR;B�FCRS: By Corn 'utne;-- sP=v'.cd by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Ca�troJ_��r re 'egl-est^d "-o transfer $300.00 from Water and Sewer Account Gll?_419 (Prope-•ty Me.-_ntenanc,: by Others) to Account G113-418 (machine and Equipment Repair by Others) ; and further that the Council be requested to amend the tentative budget by adding $200.00 to Account A109-433 (Traffic Control - Travel) . Carried. ROBERT HAMILTON: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Robert Hamilton be promoted to the position of Maintenance Man in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.93 per hour, the minimum of Grade 23 in the Compensation Plan, effective March 29, 1970. Carried. BIDS - ENGINEERING TRANSIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary tfEtiOLVED, that the Supt., be authorized to advertise for bids on furnishing the Engineering Dcnartment with a new engineering transit. 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 # 6- 1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered, Carried. BUS ADVERTISING: At the request of the Bus Committee, Mr. Morton Stern appeared before the Board and presented his proposal for advertising on the City's buses, which included advertising inside and outside on the buses, on rate schedules, and on route signs . He indicated his proposal would yield a net income to the city from these sources of 128,860.00 as compared with the present operating loss of $23,000.00. By Comm.Doming: seconded by Comm. "enge RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to establish a budget of $11,000.00 in the budget account A-218, public transportation, to cover the cost of advertising and promotion of the city's bus system. Carried. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Bus Committee of the Board of Public Works be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Morton Stern Advertising for his services in connection with the promotion of the Bus System for presentation to and approval by this Board. Carried. WATER & SEWER SERVICES - ELLIS HOLLOW ROAD: Representatives of the Town of Ithaca, including Peter Francese, Planner, "Jas Buyoucos, Attorney and Walter Schwan, Supervisor, appeared before the Board and asked that paragraphs 5 and 6 of the Board's resolution, dated May 12, 1965 , pertaining to extending water and sewer services outside the City,be repealed and that special permits be given to Kenilworth and Tornpeo for their proposed developments in the Ellis Hollow Road area. Mr. Francese explained that Kenilworth Associates was proposing to build a 285-unit apartment complex and a small to medium shopping center and that Tompco proposed to construct 114 housing units for low and middle income families in a cluster development on its site. Alderman Robinson, Chairman of the Public Works & County Relations of the Common Council, presented a prepared statement from his Committee which recommended appro-ral of the Town's requests. Comm. Yengo, Chairman of the Water & Sewer Committee, recommended denial of the request for extension of water and sewer to the area based on its staff's report that is was not feasible and that the C4_41-7 could not Burnish the amount of water that would be required. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm!. Putney RESOLVED, that extension o_° -,rater ,nd sewer to the proposed Kenilworth and Tcmpco developments on the Pllis Ho?_lo- Road r,� dPn-.ed at this time, and that the Board expresses fD Mowsh 85o LM its willingness to meet with representatives of the Town of Ithaca, and any/or all other Agencies which have an interest in extending such services outside the city limits. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m. � r G o, A. Blean, City Clerk i HH ns,Mayor BOA" OF PURZ120 VQMN ppoap=xos City of Ithaca, New Yo* Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. April 8, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners t6} - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (4T--.Nichols, Nordheimer, Conley, Saccucci Attorney . Weinstein Controller - Russell Urban Renewal Director - Daley Assistant Controller - Spano Town of Ithaca Supervisor - Schwan City Chamberlain - Wright Town Planner - Francese Clerk - Blean Assistant Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting, as recorded by the Clerk, were approved. PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEW,ALK ASSESSMENTS: Mayor Johns reopened the public hearing on sidewalk assessments which had been postponed from the Board's last meeting to afford Mr. Harper an opportunity to be heard ou his assessment. Neither Mr. Harper or anyone else appeared to be heard and it was moved by Comm. Yengo, seconded by Comm. Putney and carried that the hearing be closed. ° - By Comm. McGee: seconded by Cam. Leary WHEREAS a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments levied for the 3 ; . � construction of sidewalks at 105-107 Dryden Road, 314 Park Place, 1104 North Cayuga Street, 609 North Tioga Street and 501 Utica Street and the property owners affected have been afforded an opportunity to be heard thereon as provided by the City Charter; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the said assessments in the total amount of $1,651.54 which were levied by this Board on February 11, 1970 and which have been corrected by action of this Board March 26, 1970 be and hereby are finally approved and recommended to the Council for confirmation in accordance with the ,following schedule: Location Owner Footage Cost 10% Assessment 105-107 Dryden Rd. Mr. George T. Harper 385 s.f.-4" $462.00 $46.20 $ 508.20 314 Park Place Mrs. Victoria Herndon 190 s.f.-4" 228.00 22.80 250.80 1104 N. Cayuga St. Mrs. Edith Mandeville 175 s.f.-4" 210.00 21.00 231.00 609 N. Tioga St. Walter R. Schlotzhauer 22 s.f.-4" 26.40 50 s.f.-6" 65.00 9.14 100.54 501 Utica St. Albert Schlotzhauer 425 s .f.-4" 510.00 51.00 561.00 Total $1,C51-75 Carried. WATER & SEWER SERVICES - TOMPCO-KENILWORTH PROJECTS: Comm. Yengo reported the Water & Sewer Committee had met. with Tovn representatives on April 1, 1970 regarding the Town's request for extension of water and sewer services to the Tampca-Kenilworth developments on the Ellis Hollow Road, outside the city limits. As a result, the Town furnished engineering reports of anticipated water needs for each of these projects showing a combined estimated daily average consumption of '103,500 .gallons per day. The Tbwn, by letter dated April 8, 1970, formally requested the Board to grant water and sewer services to both of these projects. Comma. Yengo then called attention to a policy statement' adopted at a joint meeting of the Council and Board on July 29, 1953. He advised -that the Board had continued to supply water to all districts as directed by the Council on that date, and that it is now faced with the possibility of jeopardizing all the water and sewer users because of the unhertainty of the City's raw water storage capacity. He felt members of the present Council did not fully understand the Board's problem and, joint recommended that another meeting 'of both groups be held as in 1953. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be invited by this Board to meet with it in joint session at 5 :00 p.m. on April 22, 1970 to discuss the policy of extending water and sewer services to areas outside the city limits and determine on a method of proceedure. Alderman Robinson addressed the Board and pleaded with it to extend services immedieLtely to the proposed Tompco-Kenilworth developments while the matter of future water needs were being considered. Edward King, Attorney for Kenilworth, reviewed his client's needs once again,. He felt his client, who had been negotiating for this project for a period of two years,, had been doing so in good faith with the belief that city water services would be available under the contract with the Town for the East Ithaca Water District. He advise d, his client was willing to renegotiate the rate and one-half charged to consumers outside the alga April d, Pw cvnsul.tant for Tompco, reviewed ar.d explained sections of his report in an effort to clear up mi4;up4QrotQndiz4s as to the estimated water needs of his client. Mr. Elmer Ewing, Chairman of the Board for Tompdb, explained his group's limitation of funds and the need for immediate granting of the requested services. After some further discussion a vote was taken on the motion requesting a joint meeting on April 22nd, which resulted in its being carried unanimously. Motion Carried. URBAN DEVELOPMENT CORP WATER SERVICE: The Clerk read a letter from NYS Urban Development Corp. advising the Board that a 12" water main serving the West Hill storage hater reservoir was located on lands on West Hill, owned by Mr. & Mrs. Weiner, without there being recorded any evidence of the right to place the line on the property and that the property owner felt this was an encroachment and could demand its removal. The Corporation expressed its willingness, based upon satisfactory arrangements being made with the property owner, to grant the city an easement across the property at a new location. It requested the city to replace this water line over the new right-of-way. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. A five-minute recess was declared at this point in the proceedings. Mayor Johns reconvened the meetAng at 5:00 p.m. N Y S DEPT OF HEALTH - SEWAGE DISPOSAL PERMIT: The Clerk reported receipt of a permit from N Y State Depar ent of Health for the construction of the Campbell Avenue sanitary sewer extension to provide a waste disposal system for property being developed by A L Hull. A F /i93 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the permit be received and ordered filed as required by Law. Carried. _BIDS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION. The Clerk reported that bids had been advertised 'on the food concession at Steva rt Park for the 1970 season but that no bids had been re ceived. BIDS - MARINA CONCESSION: The Clerk reported receipt of one bid on the 1970 Cass Park Marina concession from Otis S. Freeman, III in the lump sum of $300.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid received from Otis Freeman be referred to the Buildings & Ground. Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - MOSQUITO CONTROL: The Clerk reported receipt of a bid from Sunrise Spraying Service for the 1970 season in the total amount of $2,500.00 for 12 applications . By Coon. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid be accepted; and that a contract be awarded to Sunrise Spraying Service to furnish mosquito control during the 1970 season in accordance with the terms of its bid. Carried. BIDS - 14 H.P. TRACTOR: The Clerk reported receipt of the following bids on furnishing the City with one new 14-H.P. tractor for the Park Department as follows: Vann's Outdoor Equipment Simplicity 1,610.00 1%/10;n/30 S C Hansen, Inc. Case 1,692.00 n/30 Dryden Implement, Inc. John Deere 1,674.00 n/30 Valley Fixit Shop Internat'1. 1,699.12 n/30 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bids be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried- ITHACA COLLEGE AGREEMENT: The Clerk reported that Ithaca College had requested renewal of its agreement for use of the municipal golf course during the 1970 season under its present terms and agreements for the stipulated fee of $500.00. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried.. BIDS - DREDGE: Asst. Supt. Hannan recommended sale of the City-owned dredge. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on the City-owned dredge.. Carried. ON CORNEI��UNIVERSITY - TR-.FFIC: t& • Janes PArlra- - aging N.� l's hoard of i'C-'Controm, presented and reviewed a proposal to close East Avenue. qad other portions of the Cornell Campus to all traffic, excluding, emergency, mass truzauit. and service vehicles, as part of a proposed improved traffic control system. He indicated the University's intention of providing additional periphery parking areas off campus to meet the ever increasing demand for vehicle storage. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Highway Committee; and that Mr. Parkes be invited to attend the Committee's next meeting for a further discussion of the proposal. Carried. N. CAYUGA STREET BRIDGE: Engineer Schlieder reported that the project of replacing concrete walls with steel railing on N. Cayuga Street Bridge , over Cascadilla Creek, had been completed and expressed his satisfaction with the results. BIDS - CAST IRON PIPE & FITTINGS: Comm. Yengo recommended that the low bid received from .0 S..Pipe & Foundry Corp. be rejected based upon a staff report that the bidder had not performed according to its contract in prior years. He recommended further that the _ next lowest bid, meeting specifications , be accepted. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received from U S Pipe & Foundry Co. for furnishing the City with cast iron pipe & fittings during 1970 be and it hereby is rejected. Carried. �s By -Ccom. Yengo:seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Warren Pipe & Foundry Division of Shahmoon Industries, Inc. for furnishing the City with cast iron pipe and fittings during the 1970 season in accordance with the terms of its bid and specifications for these materials, dated March 5 , 1970. Carried. _WILD FLOWER AREA: Assistant Supt. Hannan reported receipt of a letter from Richard B. Fisher urging that the City lands bordering Six Mile Creek, above Giles Street, be designated as "Wild Flower Conservation Area" in an effort to preserve it as a wild flower preserve. He recommended approval of the request. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board approves the request; and that the area in question be so designated until such time as it may decide to otherwise designate it; and that the Supt. be authorized to post the area with appropriate signs. Carried. Comm. McGee left the meeting at this point in the proceedings. S. AURORA GRADE CROSSING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the City Attorney be and hereby is authorized and directed to file a Petition with N Y State Public Service Commission requesting the elimination of the L V R R crossing on South Aurora Street at the expense of the State and the Railroad Company. Carried. ARC LEASE: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that 5,000 sq. ft. of the Community Service building be reserved until May 1, 1970 for the Association for Retarded Children (ARC) under the following terms and conditions: a) The annual rental, including utilities and cleaning, will be $10,000 payable quarterly in advance. b) The ARC will pay for any alterations that are required by its occupancy. c) The ARC shall satisfy the City Controller of its ability to meet the annual rental. d) The ARC shall agree to enter into a contract for a period not less than 12 months. Carried. _"NYS ELEC. & GAS CORP. RT/WAY: Asst. Supt. Hannan recommended approval of a right-of-way agreement for the construction of a water line over land of NYS Elec. & Gas Corp. along the old Geneva. branch of the LVRR Co. to furnish a supply line to Vinegar Hill as well as supply lines to the Inlet Park area. I' J=• /I F- 9 By Ccmm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation which provides for the ,construction and -maintenance of a water main over lands of the New York State Electric and Gas Corporation formally known as the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Carried. TRUCK DRIVERS: By Comm. Putney: Seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that_ the Superintendent be authorized to increase the ccmplement of th,e - Construction & Maintenance Division by two temporary truck drivers during the 1970 construction season. Carried. - - - - --- c= who /WLL 4v L014 FINGER LAKES STATE PARKS COMMISSION EASEMENTS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City.Clerk be authorized to grant construction easements to the Finger Lakes State Park Commission of the State of New York for the purpose of constructing an 8" water main, an 8" sewer force main and an electric cable over lands of the City of Ithaca as shown on a "Plan of Sanitary Sewer and Water System" prepared by Frederick R. Harris, Inc. , consulting engineers, dated February 28, 1969, and as shown on a plan "Proposed Easements for Water Mains at Inlet Park, Ithaca, New York" prepared by the office of the City Engineer, dated December 31, 1969. f'. J--, I I P Carried. BIDS - HIGHWAY MATERIALS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on meter equipment and materials needed during the 1970 season including Parking meters; sidewalk construction; guard rail; culvert pipe; gravel; asphalt concrete; bituminous products; crushed limestone; storm sewer pipe; transit mix concrete; granite curb; trees; salt; chemical spreader; air compressor; catch basin cleaner. Carried. ROBERT TODI: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Robert Todi be appointed as Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, the minimum of grade 21 in the Compensation Plan, effective April 6, 1970. 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 #5-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. STANDARDIZATION OF PARKING 14ETERS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Cc=. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board hereby requests the Common Council to standardize Park-O-Meters, manufactured by Rockwell Mfg. Co. , as the standard type of a parking meter to be used in the City during 1970. Carried. TOMPKINS COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH ASS'N. :Comm. Downing reported receipt of a request from Tompkins County Mental Health Association requesting removal of two parking meters from in front of its leased premises at 602 West State Street and that the area be designated as a No-Parking zone. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be granted; and that the Superintendent be authorized and directed to implement the Board's action by removing the meters and posting the area with appropriate signs. Carried. BUS ADVERTISING: Comm. Dawning reported the Council's rejection of the Board's request for an appropriation of funds for bus advertising and moved that the Board's Bus Committee be disbanded and the running of the City Transit System be turned over to the Finance Committee of the Council. Attorney Weinstein reviewed Sec. 2-11 of the Code of Ordinance requiring the Finance Committee of the Council to exercise certain duties relating to the buses but providing that the Board of Public Works shall be responsible for operation of the buses. Comm. Downing withdrew his motion. BUS REPORT: Carom. Dawning presented a Bus Report for the quarter ending March 31, 1970 as compared with similar periods for the two preceeding years. It was received and ordered filed. ITHACA COLLEGE PARADE: Comm. Downing reported that Ithaca College was making plans to have a parade on Campus on Saturday morning April 18th. It requested permission to reserve the two street parking spaces immediately South of the Woolworth parking lot entrance on South Cayuga Street. This reservation is to enable them to run a shuttle bus between the Campus and this point to run every 5 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to view the parade could park in the City lot at normal rates and ride the bus, free, to Campus. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request be granted. Carried. KENILWORTH: Mr. Robert Groff appealed to the Board to permit the extension of a water line to the Kenilworth project, to provide a sprinkler system for its buildings only, in order to get its construction started. He agreed to guarantee that no water would be used for any other purposes, without the Board's permission, and he also agreed to guarantee to the City that such approval, if granted, would not be used in any way against the City in any subsequent court action against the City. The Board felt it could not act on his request at this time. LOARD O1 PULL1C 1 0id.,9 PROCt:EDI N. ,S L"HIL 8, 1970 Dryuer� Sewer Dist. #2 G1926 400077 .!_thaca Cbllege 111919 67.64/ Town of i.thaca F1939 132.94 : Town of Ithaca x1939 163.94/. 2 awn of Ithaca 11;39 41.62/ Town of Ithaca 11939 41.62✓ Town of Ithaca 11939 40-15f/ Town of Ithaca 11939 'Q �3! Town of Ithaca 01926 67.73 Village of Cayuga heights 11939 48.94 � 'rinser Lanes StEte Parks Comm, 11939 18.751/ herbert Lonkemeyer G1250 7.20 Huldah Vandere er =1.250 7.20 . Donald hurgess G1250 7.2Y , v ohn Loronkay .1908 13.40 , �abcl Rollins G1908 16.59`/ A & P 'rood Storer 11917 173.2`3 , barbar•a Ltewart 11917 9.04/` Riley & Le ;nder 11917 16.6 Texaco Inc. 11917 22.88 . Lilly Lelous I1917 9.40"/ Paul Vwrcman 11+19 1,1.00'/ John Eckol.s `x1917 0/.40'/ A. Gordon Nelson 11919 15.00 ,,/ Stephan P;.:rko F'2659 4.82 Corne':l University Gw250 19,790.98 Lansing +"rater List #1 11103 912.88` Cornell University 61908 12:.00 Cha.rle s i,.cGurk ' 1916 255.50 City cf Ithaca 11919 202.50 / City of Ithaca 11.919 157.50` i.ty of Ithaca 11919 2.50 � "it", Oi It1i:t. � 11919 22 o50 ',/ .ty o2' 'tha,,-a 11 19 105.00 j hPy,t�.V Vi:� F 1.�`H1V\ni L. C OA�ll�Al ii.�.+.�'2 1 � l 1 � N.Y.S. Electric & Gas A160_3 127,00 -g- April 8, 19TO !LTON STREET PROPERTY- lldtirxnan ooa,+.tJons in the re ax o£�l g�r�y propGrcy located at 114--116 S. Fulton Street where he felti the Qv t:j; was eroding the property, seriously. Engineer 5chlieder felt there was a question of responsibility for the creek walls in this area. The matter was left with the City Engineer with power. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :50 P.M. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk i i Runna Johns, Mayor 90 BOARD OF VUXLxC WOFM P Roclm]oD=00 City of Ithaca, New York Regular Meetirg 4:00 p.m. April 22, 1970 PRES&TT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Nichols, Slattery, Conley, Robinson Controller - Russell Attorney - Weinstein Asst. Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asst. Supt. of Public Works - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. to Supt. - Dougherty Town of Ithaca Supvr. - Schwan City Engineer - Schlieder Town Planner - Francese i MINUTES: Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. TOMPKINS CO. MENTAL HEALTH ASS'Xz, The Clerk read a joint letter from J C Clynes, 610 W. State and J R Graves, 614 W. State, protesting the Board's action taken at the last meeting to authorize the removal of *7ro parking meters from in front of 602 West State Street as requested by Tompkins Count,,* Mental Health Assn. By Comm. Leery: seconded by Coma. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to delay his implementation of the Board's directive to remove these two meters; and that the matter be referred back to the Parking & Traffic Committee for further review. Carried. COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER SPACE: The Clerk read a letter from C Robert Cutia, Youth Bureau, Director, indicating his desire that the Youth Bureau use the remaining space in the Community Service Building in anticipation of additional youth programs. He asked that the Board delay making any decision on the use of said space pending further finan- czal arrangements being presented to the Council for approval. Controller Russell :..-eviewed action taken by the Board at its last meeting to reserve 5,00q sq, feet of space in the building for ARC until May 1. He reported he was unable to determine whether or not ARC could meet the conditions established by the Board. He also felt that the lease of the space should be subject to competitive bidding and that the Youth Bureau's request should be given first consideration. C^mm. Dozming entered at this point in the proceedings. WATER & SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY - ATTORNEY"' OPINION: Attorney Weinstein reported the Council had requested him to render an opinion on whether or not the Council could direct t:-,e Board of Public Works to extend water and sewer services to areas outside the City limits. He presented hic written opinion of the question. (Copy attached to minutes) It was received and ordered placed on file. EARTH DAY: Engineer Schlieder reported that an exhibit had been placed on display in the Public Library to show what the city was doing to aid in the prevention of pollution in cooperation with the observance of "Earth Day." BIDS - SALE OF DREDGE: The Supt. reported receipt of a bid from Harold Lebowitz, Glens Falls, N.Y. , who offered to purchase from the City its used 8" Morris Dredge for the total sum of $14,000.00. It was the only bid received. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received from Harold Lebowitz to purchase the City's dredge for the total sum of $14,000.00, in accordance with specifications of April 13th, be and it hereby is accepted. Carried. URBAN RENEWAL DEV. CO.^P WATER SERVICE: Comm. Yengo reported that a proper right-of-way for the water line over the Weiner property, to serve the West Hill reservoir, had been located and its existence acknowledged by Mr. John LoPinto, attorney for Mrs. Weiner. S U D C RT/WAY: The Supt. reported that SUDC had requested the City to convey the press public property consisting of a roadway leading from Elm Street to the West Hill water reservoir to it,in exchange f--'Tr a right-of-way from SUDC for the new proposed public ' street, to t"- recervoir. He recommended approval. By Comm. Yengo: seconded By C:.=. Putney RESOLVED, that the Board hereby indicates its willingness to exchange existing city property within the SUDC site for comparable rights-of-way to be granted by SUDC. Carried. LOE:RD U1 PULLiC WUP-r>S PhOCLEDiNGC nCCUUN'iS R .CFiW-.ELE APR1L 22, 1970 Southern Tier Zree F1102 5.00 Alvira Y. Pol.lio, Est. 61250 10.00 i•,orse Chain Cog G1250 175.00 John h. Lowe G1250 15.48 lvlarsiletti Construction Co. F2659 113.40 Flora Alexander 61908 16.87 liarry Johnson G1908 13.40 Miss narola Head F1919 15.00 Utaka Hashimoto F1919 15.00 heed Knettles F1919 15.00 Alice G. Kelsey 11919 15.00 Wm. McElwee 11939 45.50 P,. k . Howes 11917 7.80 Mid—Atlantic hardee, Inc. 1'1911' 16.68 Dr. 1 fisher 11939 12.32 ha roll l eldma n 11102 8.04 n it 11919 14.23 Eastern Hts fine. 11916 5.20 Board of Education 11916 1090.73 Ithaca Uun Co. :1916 1414.04 City of .ithaca 12659 5.27 if F2659 473.43 ►' F1919 231.36 << ►, ,t 11919 200.38 '° '► F1919 159.68 lotal ; 4093.81 V,;ater Sewer APPROV .D h"Y t'i.i:PdCi CUi i,Ii IEE #501 Harold's Army & Navy Store 2569 200 00 #502 David H. Emery #503 Daniel Matychak 2669 59065 #504 Tompkins Co. Hospital 2158 5352030 poll BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: The Supt, reported receipt of bids on traffic signal equipment on April 20th as follows : GROUP N0. 1 - SIGNAL SUPPORTS Signacon Controls , Inc. , White Plains, N.Y. $2,176.00 A M Little & Son, Syracuse , N. Y. 1,862.80 GROUP NO. 2 - SIGNAL 'EQUIPMENT Broadway Maintenance Corp. , Pulaski, N. Y. 7,335.00 (incomplete) GROUP NO. 3 - SIGNAL CABLES A M Little & Son, Syracuse, N. Y. 3,368.50 Brady Supply Corp. , Elmira, N. Y. 3,566.65 Cayuga Electric Co. , Ithaca, N. Y. 3,566.64 Clifford of Vermont, Inc. , Bethel, Vt. 2 ,823.00 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to AM Little & Son for furnishing the City with signal supports included in Group No. 1 for the total sum of $1,862.80 in accordance with the terms of its bid. Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bid received from Broadway Maintenance Corp. for signal equipment included in Group No. 2 be rejected as incomplete; and that the Superintendent be autho- rized to readvertise for bids on this material. Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Clifford of Vermont, Inc. for furnishing the City with signal cables included in Group No. 3 for the total sum of $2,823.00 in accor- dance with the terms of its bid. Carried. ��. CLEAN-UP WEEK: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to establish the week of May 11-15 as Spring Clean-Up Week at which time home owners may place at the curb on the day of their regular refuse collection items of household refuse which would not normally be picked up during the year. Carried. BIDS ON ROOFS: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Carom. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids for roofing the small pavillion at Stewart Park and for repairing a portion of the roof at the Community Service Building. Carried. BIDS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to re-advertise for bids on the Stewart Park Food Concession for the 1970 season. Carried. BIDS - MARINA CONCESSION: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the bid received from Otis Freeman, III in the amount of $300.00 for operation of the Cass Park Marina during the 1970 season be accepted in accordance with its terms and the specifications therefor, dated March 23, 1970, and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign an agreement for said concession on behalf of the City. Carried. BIDS - TRACTOR: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received on April 6th from Vann's Outdoor Equipment for furnishing the City with a new 14-H.P. tractor be rejected because the equipment offered does not meet the H.P. specifications. Carried. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bid received from Dryden Implement Inc. be rejected also because the implements are not of the required size. Carried. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to S C Hansen, Inc. the lowest bidder meeting the specifications, for furnishing the City with one new Case 14 H.P. tractor for the total sum of $1,692.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid submitted on April 6th. Carried. ITHACA COLLEGE AGREEMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that Ithaca College's agreement with the City for use of the Jewman Golf Course during the 1.970 season be renewed under its present terms and conditions for the stated fee of $500.00. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #8-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. "V NIP MMi& 80* W10 PADDOCK POOLS: The Superintendent reported that when the N orthside Mini Pool was built, 1,000 of the to'.,al price was withheld because the cribbing underneath the pool was not painted in accordance with specification, the pipe hangers were not installed in accor- dance with specification, and the paint on the pool was unsatisfactory. Paddock Pool Builders subsenuently issued a credit memo for $150 to take care of the painting, of the cribbing. The Superintendent has now agreed ?Jith Paddock Pool Company that we will accept a credit memo of $850 to cover the other two outstanding items . Paddock Pool Builders have sent a credit memo in this amount with the stipulation that the pool be accepted as completed in accordance with the contract. By Comm. Leary: seconder? by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Credit Memos of Paddock Pools in the amount of $150.00 for painting of cribbing and the -Tnount of $850.00 for pipe hangers and painting be accepted on behalf of the City, and further that th3 po-)l be declared accepted as complete in accordance with terms of the contract with Paddock Pools . Carried. APPOINTIV0ITTS: Fy Comm. Putney: seconded '-,y Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the follo,,ring appointments be approved: 1. Robert Williams, a moto- equipment cperator in the Constr. & Maint. Division, at the rate of $3.12 per hour, th; minimum of grF.de 28 in the Compensation Plan, effective April 20, 1970. 2. Timothy F. Jaynes, a laborer I in the Parks Division, at the rate of $2.43 per hour, the minimum of grade 21, effective March 31, 1970. Carried. BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to make the following budget adjustments and/or transfers: a) To Account G112-9-250 (Renwick Heights sewer pump station) $119 to pay for the replacement of a burred out compressor. This cost is reimburseable by the Town of Ithaca. b) To Account F263--1-413 (Water General Maintenance-Equipment Rental) $648 to pay for emergency rental of a crane caused by the washout of a water main on Saturday, April 11. c) From Account A101B (Highways Line 314 Construction Materials and Supplies) $655 to Line 250 (Other Equipment) to pay for the purchase of a pavement breaker. Carried. TAUGHANNOCK BLVD. SPEED LIMIT: The Supt. and City Attorney reviewed the existing situa- tion regarding the posted speed limit signs on Taughannock Blvd. The Supt. felt that since the Council had twice rejected the Board's recommendation for a 40 mph speed limit it should now advise the Board what the correct speed limit should be. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to advise the Board what speed limit it will approve for Taughannock Blvd. and for Park Road, from the north city line to Cliff Street. Carried. WATER & SEWER SERVICES OUTSIDE CITY: Comex. Downing offered the following motion: WHEREAS, The City has a long-standing contract to supply water in the Ellis Hollow Road Water District of the Town of Ithaca, and WHEREAS, considerable sociological benefits may accrue to the City and the Town by the development of this area, and WHEREAS, the 2% increase in demand for water will not, as the City's Assistant Superin- tendent has advised, tax our present water supply, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works authorizes the Ellis Hollow Road Water District of the Town of Ithace to extend water service to serve the Kennil- worth and Tcmpco developments in accordance with plans to be approved by this Board with the understanding that the amount of water to be supplied to these areas shall not exceed 105 ,000 gallons per day, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Ithaca be advised that no further extensions of water service within the Town will be permitted until the Town and the City have arrived at a method for augmenting the City's water supply and a method of paying for it. His motion failed for a lack of a second. Comm. Yengo pointed out it was evident the City cannot invest its capital to supply water to areas outside its limits and expressed his hope that the Town would agree to finance the cost of extending such services by making its intention known to the City. He felt the matter was therefore in the hands of the Town and its residents as to when and how services to outside areas could be offered and financed. Attorney Weinstein pointed out that a determination of any law suit against the City would be based on the fact as to whether or not a shortage in the City's water supply existed, and that if the Board felt the danger of such a shortage was imminent then it was in a good position to r 1ee1 defend any suit against it. He felt that no one had any cause for action against the City at the present time. BUS SERVICE - HOSPITAL: Comn. Leary reported that while he felt bus ser•rice to Tompkins County Hospital quite necessary, it had not proven financially successful and that the Chairman of the Poard of Mena,gers had agreed to meet with he Bus Committee in an effort to stimulate busiress for this bus run. E. ITHACA WATER D-ISTT'ICf: Mr. Tien Lc,yr.ton paealed to the Board for n answer to his application, datc.d Apr.4_1 ), 19'10, foz a water tap in t- r- East Ithaca Water District to provide fire only to tho K-nil--orth development. Cc-mm. Yengo promised an answer from the arter ^e- r Cc*nriitl-or by next week. ELM STREET SCATTRn� HOTTSI�10 i; �LLC�PP�IFTdT': NIr, Scott Car?son, a Representative of Td Y S U D C, di^rlayec� -n' ox-)=Piz e(. ;,;.te -7)1<LL.s for 233 units of scattered housing on a 17.6 acre site of" Elm Str:et ^ _d csked th : Board to request Common Council to provide funds to fin-q.nce tbF: fallowi.nr, it-m, wh_.& :,re nor-aah_v the --es-.onsibil'y of the devel- oper: a) Rough grading of all o' th-, ctr.et3 o_` t'?e siubdivis:,on, b) Construction of Orainage in the development. c) Relocation of a water .Line to a new location on the property on an easement to be pro,rided by the SUDC. d) Construction of the sanitary sewers within the development. e) Construction of underground electric power lines to serve the street lighting r-•- in the development. Yt f) Extension of the public right of way of Chestnut Street to the development site. Estimated cost was $184,000.00. No action on his request was taken by the Board. At this point in the proceedings Comm. Yengo recommended that the Board call a five- minute recess and then convene in Executive Session with members of the Council to discuss the City's policy of extending water and sewer services to areas outside the City limits. Peter Walsh, an Ithaca Journal reporter, objected to the Executive Session from which the news media would be excluded. He stated the Journal's opinion that Executive Sessions should be limited to site purchases or discussion of personalities . Alderman Nordheimer objected also, Mayor Johns declared the five-minute recess in the proceedings . At the end of five minutes Attorney Weinstein ruled that a joint meeting of the Board and Common Council had been legally called by the Clerk and recommended that the regular meeting of the Board be adjourned and that it be reconvened in joint session with the Council. He felt the meeting could be declared in Executive Session on one point - that being in the Town's interest by not disclosing at this time any commitments made by its representatives regarding future financing of services to outside areas . By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the regular meeting of the Board be and hereby is adjourned at 5:15 p.m. and that the Board be reconvened in point session with members of the Common Council as recommended by the City Attorney. Carried. d Geo. A. Blean City Clerk [It tt Tw••./1 ►.T'T rn�.,./i S M MAf.t• .,MMY,YM.,.11 M :CA= wr 7:17.1.V.1 Wr.7 .5 A ^ I IOWM J0_ w NT M T:r ';:15 r. Apri'. 22 1970 • PI tESENT Mayor W Johns Commissioners ,;f Fib-Lc • Yengo, 'McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing,. ;:older Aldermen - 02; - Loionkez. Toros, T'i Choi^ I ordbein er, Spano, Slattery, Bangs, 'r?;T;{'i'.?; 3Ul.lI a • Robinson .. ABSENT: , Alderman. •- Saccueci OTHERS PRESENT: 1:11 ti:cie rt n^3:'d'S .ri ula7 meeting. WATOR & SEWER SEn J CES -- rr.J2STDE T t .7,21;7231 Shpt. Dingman introduce,1 ;-h'.. :nhn Carter, s•tafs tem:)er of Y.Y.S. Conservation Dept. of Water Hesouree . 'v'1! _ ie',Y? _T det .:L_ {:tic ?tater production c oabilities of the Six. Mile Creel.. -letershed indicating that d'ar:.ng a dry period when the maximum dependable flow is 5.4 million gallons pe:- (Lay the city draws more then 6 million gallons creating ,. ;'a deficit that is made'from its reserves in the City's water reservoir. He advised that there is insufficient storage to capture the high run off during the early months of the year end predicted that during a long drought period of about 120 days the City „would exhaust its water supply. He felt interim solutions could be either wells in j - Inlet Valley or drawing from Cayuga Lake and suggested the City consider a test well at an estimated cost of $30,000.00. Supt. Dingman then introduced Prof. Charles D. Gates, ' Vice Chairman of the Cayuga Leke Pasin Board, who reviewed its role and studies made during the pest several years regarding a water supply for the greater Ithaca area. .Assistant Supt. Hannan advised that the consumption of water during the past 10 years had increased by 50% as compared to a 10% increase in population. He indicated that City could supply the Kenilworth and Tampco developments with its demands at the present time but advised the City had already jeopardized its water supply. He felt the City should decide on ,a method of augmenting its supply, haw to build the new ,facilities and who will pay, for then, .. Grimm, : Yengo reported that Town Supervisor Schwan had informed the.Superintendent that the r42pwnwould be willing to pay for the cost of a study by a consultant to determine the best method and cost of meeting an interim demand for approximately 3 million gallons pe- rd ..over the nextfive years; and that when this was complete the City and Town would me main to;estal, iOh;;the basis for payment for the expansion of the City's system to meet ;;-:projected;dedsn ( r , ,By Com s.._,,Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the-Board hereby recommends to the Common Council thatfuture extension • of waterand sewer Services to areas outside the City-limits shall be guided by-.the following principles : 1) Facilities (or the production and treatment ,of ,water shouldremain the property of the City of Ithaca. 2) Facilities for the treatment of sewage should remain .the property of the City of Ithaca. 3) Facilities for the distribution of water to city consumers should remain the property of the City of Ithaca. : 4) Facilities for the collection of sewage from city consumers should remain the property of the City of Ithaca. 5) Facilities necessary to expand water production to meet a specific demand for locations outside of the City should not be built at the expense of the City I; rate-payer or tax payer. 6) Facilities, necessary for the expansion of the sewage treatment capability to meet a specific demand beyond the city limits should not be constructed at the expense of the City tax payer or rate payer. 7) That the City expresses its willingness to expand its water system and its sewer i. system to meet any firm demands which can reasonably be served by the City and which are within the capability of our water source or sources and within the capability of our receiving waters. Carried. ,,x'0'7 The followin on the matter was taken bythe Council. 4 G� Alderman By followingAlf �,��a : seconded by Alderman Conley b RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Ithaca hereby determines that the PI City's policy for the future extension of water and sewer services to areas outside the is City limits, shall be guided by the following principles: 1. Facilities for the production and treatment of water should remain the property of the City of Ithaca. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCELDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p.m. May 13, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen - Robinson, Conley, Nichols, Slattery Assistant Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Engineer - Schlieder Assistant Supt. -- Hannan Clerk - B1ean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. WATER & SEWER SERVICES: Alderman Robinson appeared before the isoard and urged that it take immediate action to implement the Council's request to extend water and sewer services to the Kenilworth-Tompco development on Ellis Hollow Road. TITUS FLATS MOWING: Alderman Robinson informed the Board he had received requests from several pepple interested in the cinderella soft-ball program who were concerned about mowing the Titus Flat area. The School Board carried no provision in its budget to do so because it was selling the property to the City. He read a letter from the School Super- intendent giving permission to the City to maintain this property as a city park until the deed to the land is formally transferred to the City. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that Alderman Robinson be instructed to have those concerned present their request in writing directly to the Board for its consideration. Carried. KENILWORTH - WATER SERVICE: Edward King, Attorney for Kenilworth, appeared before the Board and urged it to grant his client's request to connect its sprinkler system to the city water system for fire protection purposes only and extend sewer services to its devel- opment in order to proceed with the first stage of its development. He told the Board his client believed city water and sewer services would be available by reason of the property being located in an existing Water District. Comm. Yengo advised Mr. King that his problem should be taken up with the Town since the City was still waiting to hear from the Town regarding its participation in the cost of future expansion of the City's water supply. Comm. Yengo acknowledged receipt of a request from the Town of Ithaca for extension of water and sewer service and a sprinkler connection to serve the Kenilworth project, and indicated these services would not require the extension of any existing mains. Since the Board had determined that its existing commitments to supply water had already exceeded the minimum safe capability of the City's water resources he felt it did not seem wise to permit any extensions which would require uses greater than those anticipated before the zoning change in this area. He reported the Water and Sewer Committee had already taken steps which were expected to lead to an acceptable agreement between the City and Town on the improvement of the water sources. On behalf of the Water and Sewer Committee, he therefore, recommended that no action be taken on the requested services and connection until the Town Board and the Board of Public Works had reached agreement on the improvement of the water supply. ELM STREET HOUSING: Mrs.Florence Rumph read a letter she had written to the Board in opposition to the City's spending $154,000.00 for site improvements at the Elm Street housing project being sponsored by NYS UDC. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mrs. Bumph's letter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee. Carried. CITY MARINA: The Clerk reported that all boat slips at the City Marina at Cass Park had been rented for the 1970 season. SUPT'S. REPORT: The City Supt. read a letter from an East Hill resident praising the wor done by the City's garbage collectors . He read another letter from the Principal of the Cayuga Heights School praising Mr. Terrell, Chief Water Plant Operator, for his time given to students during a recent visit to the City Filtration Plant. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: City Engineer Schlieder reported that contract work had started on demolition of the Columbia Street bridge in preparation for construction of a new utility--pedestrian type bridge in its place. Y� -2- May 13, 1970 STATE STEWART AVE. : The Superintendent read a letter from Mrs. Barbara Chalsma, Chairman of Safety Committee of East Hill School, requesting the following traffic safety devises or measures be taken to protect pedestrians and school children crossing at the intersection of East State Street and Ste-rart Avenue: 1. Repaint the crosswalk 2. Erect large "School Zone - 15 mph" signs to the east and west of intersection 3. Install a puwh-button crossing light to aid both the crossing guard and pedestrians By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the requests be referred to the Traffic & Parking Committee for study and report. Carried. DONALD TENRELL: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Donald Terrell, Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator, be authorized to attend the annual conference of the American Waterworks Association to be held in Washington, D. C. from June 21 to June 26, 1970; and that he be reimbursed for his necessary traveling expenses upon presentation of a voucher therefor. Carried. VACULR1 CLEANER: The Supt. reported the need for a vacuum cleaner at the City's filtration plant and that funds were available in the 1970 budget for its purchase. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary MSOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to add a vacuum cleaner to the equipment Last attached to the 1970 budget. Carried. INVOICE EXPUNGED: The Supt. reported that excessive water used at 310 Fourth Street was P P caused by a freeze-up and therefore did not enter the sewer. He recommended expungement ..� of part of the bill rendered for this property. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that $102-.19, of the bill for sewer services against acct. 39-13036. for 310 Fourth Street be and it hereby is ordered expunged. Carried. CITY DUMP AGREEMENT: The Superintendent reported it appeared that space available for refuse and garbage disposal on the Novidor site on West Clinton Street will be exhausted in about one year and he therefore recommended termination of the lease agreement tinder terms of the present agreement. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Clerk be and hereby is authorized and directed to notify Nathan & Mary Weiner as successors to Jacob Novidor, owners of the city refusal disposal site on West Clinton Street, that the City will discontinue its use of their land on July 1, 1971. Carried. BIDS - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on May 11th for sidewalk construction during the 1970 season as follows: Bidder Item One Item Two 4" Walk 6" Walk A. Friederich & Sons $1.35 -per sq. ft. 1.55 per sq. ft. G.G.C. Construction (Formally Brothers) $1.45 per sq. ft. $1.67 per sq. ft. W.D. McElwee & Sons $1.54 per, sq. ft. $1.89 per sq. ft. M.W. Guidi Constr. , .Inc. $1.55 per sq. ft. $1.75 per sq. ft. (Guidi bid regrading .85 sq. ft.) He recommended acceptance of the low bid. By Comm. McGee: seconded.by Comm. 'Downing RESOLVED, that a contract for construction of concrete sidewalks, in accordance with the, specifications of April 23, 1970, be awarded to A. Friederich & Sons in accordance with- , unit prices included in its bid. Carried. BIDS - ASPHALT CONCRETE:. The Supt. reported receipt of one bid on May 11th for supplying the City with -asphalt concrete during the 1970 -season as follows: The General Crushed Stone Corm any Item A• '7.50 per ton Item D) $7.75 per ton Item G) $8.85 per ton _item B) $7..00 per ton Item E) NO BID Item H) $6.85 per ton _Item C) $7.50 per ton Item F) . $7-85 per ton By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to the General Crushed Stone Company for .supplying the City with asphalt concrete during the 1970 season in accordance with specifications, dated April ,2.4, 1970, and the unit prices included in its bid. Carried. 98 -3- May 13, 1970 BIDS - GRAVEL. The Superintendent reported receipt of bids on May 11th for furnishing the City with gravel as follows: Carpenter Back.hoe Service Inc. Landstrom Gravel Company 2EC loaded at pit $0.55 per yd. $0.50 per yd. 3 $0.60 per yd. $0.50 per yd. 4 $1.50 per yd. $1.50 per yd. 2EC delivered $1.30 per yd. $1.39 per yd. 3 $1.30 per yd. $1.39 per yd. 4 $2.50 per yd. $3.00 per yd. By Comm . McGee: seconded by Corn. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be a7,*arded to Land.strom Gravel Company for furnishing the City with gravel, items 2EC, 3 and 4, loaded at the pit in accordance with specifications, dated April 23rd, at the unlit prices indicated in its bid. Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Down__ng RESOLVED; that a contract be awarded to Carpenter Backhoe & Dozer Service, Inc. for furn- ishing the City with gravel, items 2EC, 3 and 4, delivered in accordance with the specifi- cations, dated April 23rd, at the unit prices indicated in its bid. Carried. BIDS - BITUMINOUS PRODUCTS: The Supt. reported receipt of one bid on May 11th for furnish- ing the City with bituminous materials as follows : Koppers Company, Inc. Item 1) $0.1950 per gal. furnished, hauled, heated and applied.. Item 2) $0.1850 per gal. furnished, hauled, heated and applied. Item 3) $0.2200 per gal. furnished, hauled, heated and applied. Item 1) $0.1600 per gal. delivered into city trucks Item 2) $0.1500 per gal, delivered into city trucks By Comm. McGee : seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Koppers Company, Inc. for supplying the City with bituminous materials during the 1970 season in accordance with specifications, dated April 24th, and the unit prices indicated in its bid. Carried. BIDS - CRUSHED LIMESTONE: The Supt. reported receipt of one bid on May llth for furnishi the City with crushed limestone as follows: Cayuga Crushed Stone, Inc. Item A Size IA - $2.30 per ton Item B) Size lA - $3.00 per ton Size 1 & 2 - $2.20 per ton Size 1 & 2 - $2.90 per ton By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Cayuga Crushed Stone , Inc. for supplying the City with crushed limestone during the 1970 season in accordance with the specifications dated April 24th, and the unit prices indicated in its bid. Carried. BIDS - STORM SEWER PIPE (METAL) : The Supt. reported receipt of bids on May 11th for supplying the City with metal storm sewer pipe as follows: p L�.�+ 1211 1511 l8„ 21" 24" 3019 3691 42" 4811 Extended Armco Steel Corp. 1.85` 2.1 255- 2.95 7.-0'4r 791 7.90 9.39 -1-0-70 ,3,76$-00 Cortland Asphalt Products Co. 1.99 2.37 2.78 3.18 3.60 5.28 6.36 10.09 11.56 3,930.50 Chemung Supply Corp. 2.14 2.54 2.99 3.41 3.87 5.67 6 .84 10.85 12.42 4,223.00 Robt. D. Spence, Inc. 2.41 2.84 3.36 3.84 4.35 5.32 6.43 9.10 10.43 4,146.00 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Armco Steel Corp. for supplying the City with metal storm sewer pipe during the 1970 season in accordance with specifications, dated April 23rd, and the unit prices indicated in its bid. Carried. BIDS - STORM SEWER PIPE (CONCRETE) : The Supt. reported receipt of one bid on May 11th for supplying the City with concrete storm sewer pipe as follows: L S Lee & Son 1.61 2.20 2.89 5.59 6.90 9.60 12.94 16.76 21.12 $5,913.50 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to L S Lee & Son for supplying the City with concrete storm sewer pipe during the 1970 season in accordance with the specifications, dated April 23rd, and the unit prices included in its bid. Carried. ACCOUNTS RE,CE,IVABLE. May 13, 1970 hIncini a Sons G265 1083 Southern 'tier 'free 41102 5.00 James & wary L. Carey 011908 0.68 Agway Petroleum Corp. U1908 27074 K. !Mastro G1908 11.48 Alfreida A. Skibinski F1919 11.00 James Sweet Jr. 11917 9.40 Charles Corgi" Jr. 11919 15.00 i jssell Alarion 41102, 3.01 Keithe Pools F1102 16.44 H it 41919 22,90 Vincent Giordano r1917 7.65 Vincent Giordano 11919 79.11 Ithaca College 41919 135.12 Cornell University {'?.919 106.34 Qnsing later Dist ;r`' 1 V1939 15.86 Town of Ithaca 41933 57.01, Ithaca City School !fist. 41916 1162.00 City of Ithaca 41 200,00 Cit! of .i thac a x'1919 203.48 II 11 it 11919 27720 11 11 11919 172.50 II 11 it 41919 45.00 ,1 11 II 41914 97-58 II if I6 F2659 46503P 11 11 I• P2659 38.62 Mrs. Arthur Stallman 41919 1171,12 11 11 1' G1908 707-93 5]07.68 t,,'ater Sewer. 17i • lam- 0 APPROVID BY KN NCL ^01:::1TTEE # 505 Ithaca College A2002 500000 -4- May 13, 1970 BIDS - TRANSIT-MIX CONCRETE: The Supt. reported receipt of one bid on May 11th for supplying the City with transit-mix concrete from Cayuga Crushed Stone, Inc, as follows: Item Description Net Unit Price 1-A 1:2:4 Mix - Portland Cement 16.45 per yd. 1-B 1:2:4 Mix - Hi-Early Cement 17.95 per yd. 2-A 1:2:3 - 2 Mix - Portland Cement 17.55 per yd. 2-B 1:2:3 - 2 Mix - Hi-Early Cement 19.05 per yd. 3-A 1:2: 4 Mix - Portland Cement 16,45 per yd. 3-B 1:2:4 Mix - Hi-Early Cement 17.95 per yd. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Cayuga Crushed atone, Inc. in accordance with specifications, dated April 24th, and the unit prices indicated in its bid. Carried. BIDS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: The Supt. reported that no bid had been received on the Stewart Park Food Concession. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to readvertise this concession to be returnable on Friday, May, 22, 1970, at 3:00 p.m. Carried. r-§ BIDS - COMMUNITY SERVICE BLDG. ROOF: The Supt, reported receipt of one bid on May 11th for repairing the roof on the Community Service Building as follows : E H Lang Roofing & Siding $3,800.00 By Cc+mm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that this bid be referred to the Building & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - STEWART PARK PAVILLION ROOF: The Supt. reported receipt of several bids on May llth for roof repairs at the Stewart Park Pavillion but due to an error in the specifications for this work, he recommended that the bids be returned to the bidders unopened, By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the bids received for repairing the roof at the Stewart Park open pavillion be returned unopened as recommended by the Superintendent; and that he be authorized to readvertise for bids on this work with the bids returnable on May 25th at 3:00 p,m. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: 1, Donald Ryken and Charles Bower as Laborers II in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2,52 per hour, the minimum of the grade, effective April 22, 1970, 2, Charles Ward as Laborer II in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.52 per hour, effective May 4, 1970. 3, Anthony Cappucci as Laborer I in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, the minimum of the grade , effective May 4, 1970. 4. Ernest Grey as Laborer III in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, the minimum of the grade , effective May 3, 1970. 5. William D. Parks as a Laborer I in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective April 26, 1970• 6. Harvey J. Buckingham as a truck driver in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.90 per hour, the minimum of grade 26, effective May 3, 1970. 7. Richard Kimpland as a Laborer I in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, the minimum of the grade, effective May 4, 1970, Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Robert Dickens and Bud Ostrander be promoted to the position of truck driver, at the rate of $2,90 per hour, the minimum of grade 26, effective May 17, 1970. Carried. ENGINEERS' CONFERENCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to attend the annual conference of the Association of Municipal Engineers to be held at Grossinger's from June 1 to June 4th. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on Audit abstract #9 - 1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. -5- May 13, 1970 TRANSFERS: The Supt. reported a break-down in equipment during spring Clean-Up week which necessitated the renting of trucks from a line item in the budget which had been cut by the Finance Committee of Council. He criticized the lack of communication where cuts on this nature were made in the Board's budgets. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers from contin- gency account to Account X111 Storm Sewers - Personal Services - $3,300. , Equipment Rental $1,500. , Construction Material and Supply - $1,500. From Contingency AccoLmt to Refuse Disposal Account k115-413 - Equipment Rental. - $2,000. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary Carried. RESOLVED, that the Controller be requested to make the following transfers from Account F262-418 (Filter Plant Repairs to Machinery and Equipment by Others) $200 to Account F262-433 (Filter Plant Travel Mileage) to provide funds to the Chief Operator to attena the American Water Works Association Conference. Carried. BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT: The Supt, reported receipt of one bid on May 11th for furnishing the City with traffic signal equipment as follows : Broadway Maintenance Corporation $7,965 .00 By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Broadway Maintenance Corporation for supplying the City with traffic signal equipment for the total sum of $7,965.00 in accordance with the specifications, dated April 23rd, and the terms of its bid. Carried. BIDS - PARKING METERS: The Supt. reported receipt on one bid on May 11th for furnishing the City with 100 parking meters during 1970 as follows: Rockwell Manufacturing Company $6,600.00 Less trade-in 1 100.00 Net Bid 5,500.00 By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Rockwell Manufacturing Company for supplying the City with 100 new parking meters during 1970 for the total net sum of $5 ,500.00 in accor- dance with the specifications, dated April 23rd, and the terms of its bid. Carried. EAST HILL MERCHANTS' SIDEWALK SALE: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comae. McGee RESOLVED, that the East Hill Merchants Association be authorized to display and sell mer- chandise on the sidewalks of the 400 block of College Avenue from 9 a.m, to 6p.m. on Friday, May 15 and Saturday, May 16 subject to the following restrictions: a) Display and sale of goods will be limited to the sidewalk area. b) Exit and access from the stores to the street will be in keeping with directives of the Fire Chief. c) No merchandise or other obstruction will be permitted in the pavement area. d) The City will place barricades along the parking lanes that these lands will be reserved for pedestrian traffic. e) Two-way vehicle traffic will be maintained in the usual lanes. Parking, standing and stopping will be prohibited. f) No banners or other signs may be strung across the street. g) Permission maybe withdrawn by the Chief of Police without prior notice. Carried. BALLFIELDS: Alderman Slattery read a petition received by the Council at its last meeting signed by about 207 concerned citizens asking for additional ball fields. He called attention to the Board's promise to make an area at the old municipal airport available for such purposes and pleaded for immediate action. Supt. Dingman promised attention to this request as soon as possible. FULTON STREET PROPERTY: Engineer Schlieder reported that he had been unable to determine who was responsible for a decaying creek wall in the rear of property at 114-116 Fulton Street, referred to in the April 8th meeting. He felt there was no evidnece to indicate the City was responsible. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:05 p.m. i = Cj r s Teo. A. Blean, City Clerk a o ns, Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p.m. May 27, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - Downing OTHERS PRESKIT: Alderm 3 - Robinson, Conley, Nichols Engineer - Schlieder Attorney - Weinstein Controller -- Russell Suxt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceeding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. HEARING OF PERSONS: Mr. David A. Saperstone appeared and protested notices he had received to repair sidewalks adjacent to several properties owned by him. He felt he should not be required to repair his sidewalks until Urban Renewal had repaired its walks. He called attention to the poor condition of State Street and felt it should be in first-class con- e dition for its entire length. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Saperstone's complaints be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS REVIEW COMMITTEE: On recommendation of Comm. Yengo, the names of Commissioners Golder and Downing were recommended for appointment to the Capital Improvements Committee, as the Board's representatives for the year ending June 1, 1971. PARK ROAD - TAUGHAYNOCK BLVD. SPEED LIMIT: The Supt. reported that speed lixit sign on- - - Park Road and Taughannock Blvd. , within the City limits, were being changed to read 30 mph in accordance with action of the Council, dated May 6, 1970. SALE OF PROPERTY: The Supt. reported receipt of a request from NYS Electric & Gas Corp. to purchase or lease the building formerly used as a water pumping station at the foot of Elm Street and Hector Streets, By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. EAST HILL MERCHANTS' SIDEWALK SALE: The Supt. reported receipt of a letter from East Hill Merchants' Assn. expressing its thanks and appreciation for the Board's cooperation in connection with the East Hill Sidewalk Sale held on May 15 and 16. WATER SUPPLY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOVED, that the Water and Sewer Committee be authorized to negotiate with an appropriate committee of the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca to establish a procedure for developing an interim source of grater supply. Alderman Robinson advised the Board that the Public Works & County Relations Committee of the Council had, by direction of the Council, been meeting with the Town Board on this same subject, that one such meeting had been held on May 18th, another on May 25th and another scheduled for June 8th. He felt the results of these meetings should improve the likelihood of further inter-municipal cooperation between the City and the Town in areas of water & sewer services, youth & recreation, fire protection, public safety, highways and any and all other areas of mutual concern. Motion Carried. CITY DUMP: The Supt. reported receipt of a letter from Elmira Road Businessmens' Ass'n. complaining about the unsightly condition of the dump, its odor and vermin problems . He advised he had responded by indicating that the refuse area would be closed within the next few months. The City will then follow the standard Department of Health procedure for .discontinuing a refuse disposal area and that in general improvement_i.n tbasnnditions_-that, were complained- about may be expected before the end of the year. GARBAGE PACKER PURCHASE: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the purchase of one additional garbage packer at an estimated cost of $14,000.00. Carried. May 27, 1970 COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: The Supt. indicated that foundation conditions at the site of the Columbia Street bridge wou-_d. reouire extra expense for footings but had insufficient information available to present a cost estimate at this time. BIDS - COMML)NITY SERVICES BUILDING ROOF: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that, subject to the appropriation of funds by the Common Council, the contract for repairing the roof on the C:mmunity Service Builc'ing, in accordance with the specifi- cation of Apr4.1 23, 1.9 i0 be rded to F. H. Lang -L;cofing and Siding Company for its low bid of $3,800. Carried. EGNER & ASSOC. PAYMENT: By CoTma Leary : sec-nded b;,, Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a bill received frnm Alton J. Egr_er & Associates in the amo,,mt of $9,010.25 for architectural services in connecti-on with the Coils preparation contract for the Inlet, Park swimming pool, ire rink, and bathhouse be approved for payment. AYES: 4 NAYS: 1 - Golder Carried. OTTENSChOTT BROS. PLYMENT: By Ccmm. Lea_-y: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a bill received from Ottensc:hott Brothers in the amount of $660 90 for the balance due on its contract for the landscaping of Parking Lot "D" be approved for payment: Carried. BIDS - STEWART PARK PAVILLION ROOF: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on May 25th for roofing the open pavillion at Stewart Park as follows: Ithaca Agway Farm Store $1,142.00 E H Lang Roofing & Siding 1,444.00 G.G.C. Construction, Inc. 1,503.24 D H Brewer Company 1,850.00 M W Guidi Construction Company 1,997.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Ithaca Agway Farm Store for roofing the open pa- villion at Stewart Park for the total sum of $1,142.00 in accordance with the specifications of May 11th and the terms of its bid. Carried. WEILER ASSOC. PAYMZ-NT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a bill received from Weiler Associates in the amount of $2,647.50 which represents the amount due as a progress payment on its topographical survey at Inlet Park' be approved for payment. Carried. BIAS - STEWART PARK FOOD CONCESSION: The Supt. reported receipt of a bid on IYiay 25th for operation of a food concession at Stewart Park for the 1970 season as follows: Melvin and David Hollenbeck $625,00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm, Golder RESOLVED, that a contract for operation of the Stewart Park food concession for the 1970 season be awarded to Melvin and David Hollenbeck for the total sum of $625 .00 in accordance with specifications, dated May 12th, and the terms of their bid. Carried. TITUS FLATS MOWING: The Supt. reported that Titus Flats had been mowed with city forces at the direction of the Mayor. Attorney Weinstein reported that the closing for acquisition of the site from the City School District was scheduled to take place within the next week or so. TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Comon Council be requested to authorize the transfer from Account A101-B (highway-general) Line 314 (construction materials and supplies) $900.00 to Account A101B (highway-general) Line 250 (other equipment) to provide for the purchase of a pave- ment breaker, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, upon approval of the transfers, the Superintendent be au- thorized to advertise for bids for the purrchase of a pavement breaker. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills approved and audited by the Finance Committee, as listed on audi',. abstract #10-1970 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. S. AURORA STREET - NO-PASSING ZONE: The Supt. reported the Council had taken action on May 6th to request the Board to establish a no-passing zone on S. Aurora Street in the vicinity of S. Hill School. He advised thrt such a, zone, which had been in effect for sev- eral years, would soon be repainted. BOARL 01 PULLIC WORKS PRC)CELLINGS ACCCUNTS R&LIVABLE MY 27, 1970 Geoffrey V. Chester G1250 15.4P ?red S. hnefer Jr. G1250 7.210 talker Smith ,1.250 7.20 City of ithoca G1250 10,00 L. G. Alexander G1250 10.00 David Saperstone 61.250 1000 votthew herson, G1250 10,00 `cello w Larn later Co. V2659 10-40 kobert Grandville 02908 0.697 Lleanor Canobell GiT08 9.66 AcGraw housing inc. 11917 7000 nenneth Johnson jr. F1102 17,40 U U it F1919 28.48 M. G. Hunter 11916 5,20 Legrand Chase 11916 5.20 William & Eva Starner 12Y19 98.37 Donald Streeter V719 98.37 Cornell bniversity 1016 451-44 Cornell Universlt.,,, 11,16 4945.84 COL of ithaca- 11919 20.00 U U if v919 216.93 U U It Y1919 11000 U Ii It E1916 22.16 lotal -$-025-8.20 hat(o 6161.79 Sewer 96.41 #506 Everett C. Hall A2669 $ 9.6o #507 Red Star Express A2669 372,61 #508 Wilcox Press A1902 Q67-9a -3- May 27, 1970 APPOINTNUITS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: 1. Wilbert Pylkas - Laborer I in the Bldgs. & Grounds Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective May 12, 1970. 2. Angelo Cappucci - Laborer I in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective May 18, 1970• 3. Bradley Russell - Laborer I in the Bldgs . & Grounds Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective May 18, 1970, 4. Danny Perry - Laborer I in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective May 25 , 1970. 5. Stephen L. Stanton " Laborer I in the Bldgs. & Grounds Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective May 25 , 1970. 6. Robert J. Kern - a Truck Driver in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2 .90 per hour, the minimum of grade 26, effective i.iay 25, 1970. Carried. ARC PARKING REQUEST: The Supt, reported receipt of a request from D. Boardman Lee requesting that two parking spaces in Parking Lot E (adjacent to Old Eagles Building) be reserved for the exclusive use of the Association of Retarded Children which had rented space on the second floor of this building. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. STREET DANCE: The Supt. reported receipt of a letter from Rev. Louis Cunningham, Ex. Di- rector of South Side Community Center, requesting that Plain Street be blocked off to vehicular traffic from 8:00 p.m, to 11:00 p.m. on May 30th for the purpose of holding a street dance in this area. He indicated the street had been used for a similar purpose last year without causing any serious problems. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that South Side Community Center be authorized to hold its street dance as re- quested in the pavement area of S. Plain Street between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 1970, Carried. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: The Supt. called attention to the long holiday weekend coming up. He advised the City's buses would not operate on May 30th but would be in operation as usual on Monday, June lst. He advised also that all garbage collections would be made one day later than usual during next week due to Monday being observed as a holiday. COUNCIL ROOM MICROPHONES: Alderman Robinson inquired about what progress had been made to equip the Council Chamber with a sound system. The Supt. advised that cost estimates of the type first proposed had been about $6,000.00 and that upon recommendation of the Bldgs . and Grounds Committee, he had been asked to investigate another type that might be less expensive. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :45 p.m. un ri'a Johns, Mayor Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk ^, BOP= CF P!rB17C WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY CF ITHACA, NEW YORK Rr'sULAR NMEF�IJG 4:CO P.m. June 10, 1970 'r RESENT: Mayor - 4 or-ns Ca-mnissioners (4) Ycrgo, Leary, Dn-,rr.in , Golder ABSENT: Canmissi miners (2) - McGee, Pitney OTHERS PR'75ENT: Attorney - Weins+ain Engineer - Schlieder Aldermen (3) - R6bins.on, Nichols, Conley Contrcller - Russell Sant. of Public Works -- Din&nan Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. --- Hannan Clerk - Blear_ Assistant to Supt: Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the prccedi.rg meeting wer:: anp-ovod as recorded by the Clerk. COUidCIL ROOM SEATING A^F.ANCPMMENT: The C1Ark reported the Council had approved a new seating arrangement for the Council Chamber and requested the Board to implement it. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengc RESOLVED, that th.e request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee. Carried. HEARING: The Supt. reported a corridor hearing on alternate proposals for the relocation of State Routes #13 and #96 would be conducted by N. Y. State Dept. of Transportation at 7:30 p.m. in Kulp Auditorium. He indicated there were three alternates for Route 96 and four for Route 13. FLOOD CONTROL: The Supt. reported that a final inspection of the Flood Control Project would be conducted by U. S. Army Corps . of Engineers at 10:00 a.m. on June 12th at which time he expects the project will be turned over to the State. WATER SUPPLY: Comm. Yengo reported that Nussbaumer-Clarke, consulting engineers, had presented a discussion of five possible methods of augmenting the City's present water supply to increase its reliability from 5 .4 million gallons to ten million gallons per day. They recommended that one of three methods be selected and studied to determine its feasibility and costs. 'These three methods are wells in Inlet Valley, Cayuga Inlet, and Six Mile Creek. The Water and Sewer Committee considered the discussion of the engineers and selected Cayuga Inlet as the source most likely to provise a satisfactory interim supply. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to employ Sussbaumer--Clarke to prepare an investigation and report on the cost and feasibility of supplying raw water to the City Treatment Plant from Cayuga Inlet; snd that; the Common Council be requested to provide $7,5," ,n(' t.n cci-e + the cOSt r.' th report, Comm. Leary opposed the proposal on the basis that the County Water Agency is currently engaged in a study of water sources for the entire County. Alderman Robinson inquired why Cayuga Lake was not included as a possible source of supply. and Comm. Yengo informed him the Committee felt that using the lake as a source was deemed to be too expensive. AYES: 2 - Yengo, Downing NAYS: 2 - Leary, Golder Due to a tie vote, Mayor Johns voted in the affirmative and declared the motion carried. Carried. BIDS - IRON PIPE: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on June 8th for supplying the City with 100 feet of 24" ductile iron pipe as follows : Warren Pipe Division of lanron. Inc. - $14,69 per foot U. S. Pipe and Foundry Company - $14.86 per foot Clow Corporation - $15.98 per :Coot Griffin Pipe Products Corp. - $15.00 per foot By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, THAT a contract for supplying 24" meebanical joint ductile iron pipe, in accor- dance with the specification of May 25 , 1910, be awarded to Warren Pipe Division of Canron Inc. for its log.* Yid of $14.69 per root. Carried. �w -2- June 10, 1970 CITY DUMP: Comm. Le iry rep^rted that work was proceeding on covering the city dump area with existing funds . He anticipated the need for additional funds for this purpose as well as for rodent ccntrol in the e.-ea. PAVING BREAKERS: Py Corm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested again to authorize transfer of $900.00 from Account A101B-314 to Acco,,.nt 1102B-250 to provide monies to pay for two pavement breakers which w-�r:� purchased on Pu-°chase Ord°r #1231, issued February 13, 1970, and that the Common Council be requested to tr?.n^fer $700.00 f:.'O:a its contingency fund into Account A101B line 250 to provide for the nur^ha,.se of an additional pavement breaker. Carried. CARBAGF PACKER: By Cor_,m. T,ea�.-y: :ecor_ded ',y Comm.. Yengo RESOLVED, that the CounrJ... be requested ':g .in to authorize an appropriation of $14,000.00 to budget Acco,.ar.t A101B to fir ance the purchase of an additional garbage & refuse packer. Carried. BIDS - AIR COMPEESSOR: The Supt, rPy ortPd 'yids were received on June 8th for furnishing the City with a new portable air compressor as fellows: Net Bid J. C. Georg Corr LeRoi $3,200.00 State Equipment Co. Sullair 3,692.00 J. 1 . Fusco Company Holman 3,700.00 L. B. Smith, Inc. Gardner-Denver 4.044.00 Atlantic Tug & Equip. Co. Chicago Pneumatic 4.137.00 B G Equipment Co. Ingersoll-Rand 4.445.00 I-R Equipment Co. Ingersoll-Rand 4.668.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to J. C. Georg Equipment Corp. for furnishing the City with a LeRoi portable air compressor for the total net sum of $3,200.00 in accordance with the terms of its low bid and the specifications , dated May 20, 1970. Carried. BIDS - CHEMICAL SPREADER: The Supt. reported he had received bids on June 8th for furnish- ing the City with a chemical spreader as follows : Make Net Bid Walter Roberts Enterprises , Inc. Baughman J.D.S.C. 1,995.00 Walter Roberts Enterprises, Inc. Baughman K5SC6 2,291.00 A. L. Barnum & Son Tarco Big Scottie 3,280.00 Tarrant Mfg. Company Tarco Big Scottie 3,500.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that bids received from Walter Roberts Enterprises, Inc. be rejected because the equipment offered does not meet specifications, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a contract for furnishing the City with a Tarco Big Scottie chemical spreader be awarded to A. L. Barnum & Son for the total net sum of $3,280.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications, dated May 22, 1970.. Carried. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to ceznibalize chemical spreader #240 and dispose of any unuseable parts as junk, Carried. BIDS - CATCH BASIN CLEANER: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on June 8th for furnishing the City with a catch basin cleaner as follows: A. L. Barnum & Son Catch-Bac CV-2 $15,566.00 Tarrant Mfg. Co. Catch-Bac CV-2 $15 ,968.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Cam. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to A. L. Barnum & Son for furnishing the City with a catch basin cleaner for the total net sum of $15,566.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications, dated May 22, 1970. Carried. ELM STREET HOUSING SITE IMPROVEMENTS: Comm. Leary reported that Mr. Carlson of the New York State Urban Development Corporation displayed and explained site plans for 233 units of scattered site housing on a 17.6 acre site off Elm Street to the Board on April 22nd 11 and asked the Board to request the Common Council to provide funds for the following: a) Rough grading of all the streets of the subdivision b) Construction of the drainage c) Relocation of an existing water line to a new location d) Construction of sanitary sewers within the development i -3- June 10, 1yM e) Construction of underground electric power lines to serve street lighting in the development f) Extension of the public right-of-way of Chestnut Street from its present southerly terminus to the project Mr. Carlson estimated that the cost of this work would be approximately $184,000. The Board took no action on this request because the staff had not had sufficient time to re- view the proposals and make recommendations . The staff has subsequently reviewed the pre- liminary plans prepared by the engineer of the SUDC and has developed an estimate of the costs. The costs which would normally be paid by the developer for the construction of the above items with the exception of the electric distribution would be approximately $140,000. The costs that would normally be borne by the City for the construction of the . above items with the exception of street lighting would be approximately $116,000 for a total.project cost of approximately $256,000. Of these costs approximately $209,000 woulc be on-sits construction and approximately $47,000 would be off-si tE! construction. These costs have been estimated by the City staff' from the preliminary plans presented by the engineers of the SUDC and they would be viewed as preliminary estimates. When the Council provides funds for the City to undertake all or any part of this work, it will be necessary to develop construction drawings from which more precise estimates can be made and from which construction contracts can be developed. No estimate has been made of the electric distribution or other street lighting because no preliminary plans for this portion of the work have been presented. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE PLAQUES: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that two plaques from the Columbia Street Bridge be donated to DeWitt Historical Society for its collection as requested by it. Carried. HULL-HAZARD PAYMENT: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher, payable to Hull-Hazard Inc. , in the total net amount of $14,612.00 for contract work completed on the Columbia Street bridge through May 29, 1970 be approved for payment. Carried. DEWITT PARK: Cam. Leary deplored acts of vandalism continuing to occur at the fountain site in DeWitt Park and expressed his feeling that the fountain may have to be shut off if these acts continue. LOUIS MOSHER: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Louis Mosher, an employee of the Water & Sewer Division, be granted a threE month disability leave-of-absence , without pay, effective June 17, 1970, while recuperatir._ from an illness. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Canm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: Ken E. Haskins , provisional appointment as Water Treatment Plant Operator at an annual salary of $5 ,732.00, effective June 4, 1970 Robert S. Cornell, appointemnt as Laborer I in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $ 2.43 per hour, effective May 24, 1970 Ronald Denmark, appointment as Laborer II. in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.52 per hour, effective May 28, 1970 Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Ccmm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #11-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. ARC REQUEST: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that a request received the last meeting from the New York Association for Retarded Children for reservation of two parking spaces in Parking Lot E, adjacent to the former Eagles Building, for its exclusive use be denied. Carried. DEWITT HIGH SCHOOL PARKING: Comm. Downing reported receipt of a letter from the City. School District requesting that all-day parking meters be installed in the general vicinity of DeWitt Jr. High School because the staff' had trouble parking in this area. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. 6 -4- dune 10, 1970 BUS ADVERTISING: Comm. Downing felt something should be clone to permit advertising on the City's buses to provide an additional source of revenue to aid in financing the cost of their operation. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Bus Committee to prepare suitable specifi- cations for advertising inside acid outside the buses . Carried. KENILWORTH SUIT: Attorney Weinstein advised that Kenilworth and Groff Associates had filed a suit against the City to compel it to furnish water and sewer cervices to a proposed development on Ellis Hollow Road, outside the city limits. He felt the City had acted in good faith and had a good defense. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. n ? Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk hW1ia Sohns, Mayor r , r --q 'r -BOARD Or PT.WLIC WOM FROC"DTS08 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p. m. June 24, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, McGee, Putney, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (3) - Nichols, Robinson, Conley City Eng4neer Schlieder Attornev - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWA.LKS: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing on the construction or repair of sidewalks. Supt. Dingman certified that thirty-five property owners throughout the City had been served with final notices on April 15, 1970 to have their respective sidewalks repaired within 60 days or appear at a hearing on this date to show cause why they had not complied. He presented a list of eleven of these property owners who had failed to comply with their final notices. No one appeared to be heard at the hearing and it was moved by Comm. McGee; seconded by Comm. Putney and carried that the hearing on this subject be closed. By Comm. Yeago: seconded by Comm. Putney WHEREAS, a public hearing, as required by the City Charter, h-" been held by the Board this 24th day of June 1970, to afford property owners an opportunity to show cause to the Board why they had not complied with the Superintendent's final notice to have their sidewalks repaired, and WHEREAS, eleven property owners served with such final notices have failed to comply or appear at this hearing, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to cause the repair of --P 4-1- ----4- 4-1-4- V IN- CITY OF ITHACA BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS TO Pursuant to authority vested by the Charter of the City of Ithaca, New York, notice is hereby given that the owner or occupant of premises No. in the City of Ithaca shall immediately in front of said premises at their own expense in the manner and on the grade to be given by the City Engi upon written application, by said owner or occupant, on proper form at the office of the City Clerk. Notice is hereby given that if such repair or improvement be not made in accordance with this within. 46*'0 days from the date hereof or a good and sufficient reason for failing to comply therewith, be-# shown before the Board of Public Works of the City of Ithac at a meeting to be held in the City Hall the- 7- the- of lju 4 C 19-70 at 4 :Ap P A that said board may thereafter cause such repair or improvement to be made and assess the expense thereof against the owner or occupant of such premises and cause the same to be levied and collected in the manner provided by law. The City Charter further provides: "It shall be the duty of the owner or owners of the property along or in front of which such a sw maintain such sidewalk and the area (if any)between it and the curb in a safe condition and the grass there properly mowed." By order of the Board of Public Works. )e@ vs%,Q Dated, Ithaca, N.Y., RPR11- 15. /976 Supe -2- June 24, 1970 ANNUAL REPORT: The Superintendent presented his annual report for the Department of Public Works, including the Water & Sewer Departments, for the year 1969• Copies thereof were distributed to members of the Board. It was accepted for filing. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: The Superintendent also presented a Capital Program for the years 1970-75 which had been tentatively approved by Council on March 4, 1970. Copies thereof were distributed to members of the Board. COUNCIL _ROOM SEATING: The Surat. noted that a new seating arrangement had been provided for the Counci_ room as requested ry the Council. He advised no final steps had been taken to provide a sound system lentil results of the new seating arrangement had been appraised. Comm. Downing entered at thin point in the proceedings . WATER SUPPLY - INLET VALT,EY: The Supt. reported receipt of a letter from Frank Davenport, Regional Director fcr th,� Division of Water Resources , which included geological data on the subsurface water supply in -Lhe Inlet Valley area. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Com. Putney RESOLVED, that Mr. Davenport's letter be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. ,DEEDS: The Supt. presented deeds to city streets as follows: e�- 1. A deed from Elizabeth C. Mordoff to Sunrise Road running westerly from Westfield Drive ?� to the east line of lands owned by Lajza. -� 2. A deed from John & Elsie Lajza (a) to Sunrise Road running westerly from the east line of Mordoff to Taylor Place - (b) to Taylor Place running northerly from Sunrise Road to lands of Graves . 3. A deed from John & Elsie Lajza (a) to Sunrise Road running westerly from Warren Place to Richard Place - (b) To a portion of Warren Place running northerly across lands of Lajza to the south line of lands now or formerly owned by Crandall. (c) To Richard . Place running northerly across lands of Lajza to southerly line of lands owned by Crandall. He reported that these deeds had been reviewed and approved by both the City Engineer and City Attorney. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that all of the aforegoing deeds be accepted and the Clerk directed to have them filed in Tompkins County Clerk's Office, Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Golder reported the footing work on the two piers of the Columbia Street bridge had been completed and that pouring of concrete for them was pro- gressing and about -50% completed, SIX MILE CREEK WALLS: Comm. Golder reported that a section of wall near the southwest corner of the Ithaca College Garage on Six Mile Creek had broken loose and was near the point of collapse, and that a drainage pipe passing through the wall at this point also needed repair. He estimated the cost of this repair at approximately $1,500 for which funds had been provided in the 1970 budget, and indicated this work would be done before the end of the construction season this year. SALE .OR LEASE OF LAND: Comm. Yengo reported that Wallace Steel had expressed an interest in purchasing or leasing a strip of City land approximately 35' wide and 575' long adjacent to its present land on West Clinton Street. The City land includes the L.V.R.R. tracks which were purchased by the city approximately two years ago. Wallace Steel intends to construct an overhead crane adjacent to the track. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of Wallace Steel be referred to the building and Grounds Committee. Carried. Alderman Conley entered at this point in the proceedings . N.Y.S. ELECTRIC & GAS - SALE OF PROPERTY: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Supt, be authorized to solicit bids on lease of the former water pumping station at the foot of Elm Street for utility purposes. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS- By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfer of funds.: a) From Account A106 (Bridge) Line 314 (Construction Material and Supplies) $200 to Line 419 (Property Maintenance) to provide for specialized welding to repair a floor beam in the Stewart A-enue Bridge -3- June 24, 1970 b) From Account A101-B (Street Maintenance Highways) Line 240 (Hightray and Street Equip- ment) $200 and from Account A103 (Snow and Ice Control ) Line 240 (Highway and Street Equipment) $300 and from Account Alll (Storm Sewers) Line 250 (Other Equipment) $400 to Account A101-B (Street Maintenance Highways) Line 250 (Other Equipment) to provide for a new two-way radio to replace that one which can no longer be repaired. c) From Account A101-B (Street Maintenance Highways) Line 240 (Highway and Street Equipment) $1100 to Account A114 (Waste Collection) Line 312 (Equipment Parts and Supplies) to replace the main blade in a refuse packer which can no longer be repaired by ordinary methods . Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: 1. Joseph Rinchack - Laborer III in the Construction & Maintenance Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, effective June 21, 1970. 2. Ken E. Haskins - transfer from Water Treatment Plant trainee to Maintainer in the Water Dept. at the rate of $2.75 per hour, effective June 4, 1970. Carried. The Supt. reported that Roger Hovencamp had passed a civil service examination for the position of Account Clerk and that Elmer E. Bennett had passed an examination for automotive mechanic. He recommended their permanent appointments . By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the following permanent appointments be approved subject to the usual pro- bational terms : 1. Roger Hovencamp - Account Clerk in Constr. & Maint. Division at an annual salary of $4,614.00, effective June 28, 1970. 2. Eimer E. Bennett - Automotive Mechanic in the Constr. & Maint. Division at the rate of $3,20 per hour, effective June 28, 1970. Carried. EGNER ASSOC. PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $22,635.68, payable to Anton J. Egner Associates, for preliminary designing service in connection with the swimming pool, ice rink and bathm., house in Inlet 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 #12- 1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. TRAFFIC ORDINANCE AMENDMENT: Comm. Downing reported that complaints revealed that posted traffic signs in the 200 block of S. Fulton Street did not properly reflect existing regu- lations and recommended a change in the traffic ordinance to make the present practice in the area legal. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to amend Sec. 15-182 of the traffic ordinance as follows : Delete in its entirety: SOUTH FULTON STREET, EAST SIDE, MEADOW STREET TO GREET STREET Insert a new category: (No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays and Holidays Excepted) and add: SOUTH FULTON STREET, EAST SIDE, FROM GREEN STREET 200 FEET SOUTHEASTERLY Carried. COMMITTEE MEETINGS: On the recommendation of Comm. Downing action was taken with respect to committee meetings of the Board as follows: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that future committee meetings of the Board shall be held under the following rules and conditions : 1. That all members of the Board be notified of all committee meetings. 2. That minutes of committee meetings shall be kept. 3. That all committee meetings shall be open to the news media except when personnel matters or purchase of property are to be discussed. Carried. • BOARD Of PUBLIC ')ORLS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE June 24, 1970 t . Wilcox Press F2650 1200.00 Albanese Plumbing G2650 24.52Y Donald F, White F1102 12.00.- i ' White Nurseries • 1.1102 1.6,00`= Margaret Shelby & Esther harick G.1908 16.87 L---- William Kissock G1908 11,16 Alcysia A. King G1908 14.66 Doris '.larion i'all G1908 16.87 �_ Joseph Solomon G1908 23.73 i Charles Sprinkle F1102 16.68 F1919 14.23 30.91c- Lawrence Drake 1.1102 12.84 1.1919 34.39 47.23 . Sam Peters F1102 25.08 F1919 31.77 56.85 i • James Carey 11102 1.87 F1919 7.12 8.99 • Mrs. Harold Smith F1102 3,74 F1919 7.12 10,86 George R. Fsest F1102 5.95 F1919 7.12 13,07 , Ithaca Swim Glub F1102 90.52 F1919 '78.29 • 168.81 nary Lee F1102 14.28 11919 14.23 28,51 \ s-/ Douglas E. Hogue F1917 10.00 • Apoliner Sanchez 11919 30.00 Legrande Chase • F1916 5.20 . Ithaca College F1916 60,35 t Ralph baldini F1919 76,22 iAnna Lou inc. F1919 96.'0 Leo Lutrin F1919 . 62.99 Cite of Ithaca 12659 466.11 2 II n F2659 6.44 It u o x'1919 ' 165.00 us u ° F1919 316.00 u F1919 ,60.00 , F1919 105.00 u n u F1919 168.35 i u it is }1916 ' 52_� .99 Water 3274'.78 Total $ 7-7582.89 Sewer 108.11 I #509 New York State Electric & Gas A;!-1603 (- 40.00 • #510 New York State Electric & Gas A.=1603 2- 10.00 511 Tompkins Co. Hospital A=-2158 L- 1,362.06 APPRO BY FINAI CE COMMiTTEE . ,- „ /)." ., ' / �• �: / 0. 1 , • #512 Ithaca City School District A-2669 - 25.25 #513 Ithaca City School District A,-1902 x' 260.30 #514 Donald R. McMillen A-2669 L' 139.10 #515 Art Golder A;1902 4-. '0 #51 Alphonzo V. Carozza A-2669 --7 6. 3 1—MAT Cc PULM �011 7- QVIAM"', A02VOU nV , 7.11L june 24, 1970 hilccx Press k2650 1200,00 — a -s�� U2650 5m1. ld k , White Q102 12,03.- 1hite Nurseries 11201-1. 16.00, marLarA Shelby Esther "arick 01,1 16,87 U- William hissock U1908 11.10 14.66 Doris ewr: on OZ.' U1908 16.87 RzQph hoMmo- Giloq- 23.73,' ,harles Sprhnklt-� i1102 16.68 11919 14.23 Lawrence brake M02 32.84 K09 34-39 47-23 Sam Peter,--; V1102 25.08 11912 31-77 56.8,' James Ore.% 11102 1,87 11919 7-12 8.99 ;WF . barolu 20Q; 11102 T-7b 11919 7.12 7036 George H. hyst VIS2 5.95 11919 7.12 33-07 ZtKca Swim CIA, 11102 90-52 4 1119 78,29 168.11 UaIT :zc 11102 14.28 12919 24.23 28.3 Vinglan L, hc,c 11917 2 0.00 Apoliner 5anc: e,;-, 17v1r;, 30-00 LegraLde Obast: 191 i.2.`,) Uhsca 0111ebe 19 1 rye 60.3"', Mph LOOM FITY' 76.22 Ona QU Lnc, t 191 Leo IntrO 1 :91r; 62.99 Cit 0 itKv; 1260 460.12 tl If n2659 6.44 K519 165 0 x 11939 316.0 "190 60.00 1191 C-, 101no 7i I! 7B 1191 16805 11Y j,'�2,90,;'' , Water 3270-78 qOtQ 2�19 Sewer 108.11 #509 New York State "lectric & Gas A,1603 L= 1T0.00 SO New York State Electric & Gas AiK031--' 10.00 1511 Tompkins Co. Hospital A"2158 o Q362.06 #512 Ithaca City School District L-2669 0- 25025 #513 Ithaca City School District AY1902 - 260-30 #514 Donald R. McMillen A-2669 139.10 #51 Art Golder A 1902 A 10070 #511 Alphonzo V. Carozz& A-2669 ---756.23 ' x } -4- June 24, 1970 WATER & SEWER AGEJCIES: By Comm, Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the B card request the Council to ask Tompkins County Board of Representatives to increase the city's representation on both the Tompkins County Water Agency and the County Sewer Agency to a proportionate fair number. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. G O. A. dear,, City Clerk Hunna Johns, Mayor r-; s _ . 2 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PAOCEE=08 CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p.m. July 8, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (4) - McGee, Putney, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Yengo, Leary OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (2) - Robinson, Conley City Engineer - Schlieder a -n Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. FALL CREEK PARK: Miss Stephanie Corin a, Chairman of the Ithaca Youth Council on Civic Affairs Park Committee, presented a proposal to establish a park on Cornell University property on Lake Street, opposite Fall Creek House. She explained that Cornell had committed the land for such use and that Kiwanis Club had agreed to donate park benches for use in the area. She felt the surrounding area residents needed such a facility within walking distance from their homes. The Board was requested to cooperate in the form of essential long-range maintenance and supervision, and to name one of its members to an Ad-hoc committee to work out further details. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request of the Ithaca Youth Council on Civic Affairs be referred to the Building and Grounds Committee; and that the Chairman of that committee be authorized to meet with the Ad-hoc committee for the Fall Creek Youth Park to establish a basis for co- operation. Carried. INLET PARK PROJECTS: Anton Egner appeared and explained architectural drawings for a full- size olympic swimming pool, and ice skating rink and combined bathhouse facilities for T_^let Park. He indicated that complete settling of the preloaded material had not taken place and that another check of the situation was being made before bidding on these proje"" ', Supt. Dingman advised that plans and specs were on file in his office for these facilities as well as preliminary plans and specs for the UDC Elm Street housing project-.and the. East. Green Street parking ramp where they were all open for inspection. CODE AMENDMENTS - GARBAGE COLLECTION ETC. : By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Chapter 11, Sec. 11-b of the Code of Ordinances, collection regulations , be amended by changing the first sentence thereof to read as follows: (a) Duty. It shall be the duty of all householders to place garbage at the curb before 5:30 a.m. on the day designated for collection. EFFECTIVE UPON PUBLICATION AYES: 4 NAYS: 0 Carried and approved. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Ccem. Golder RESOLVED, that Chapter 31, Sec. 11-8, 11-9, 11-10, of the Code of Ordinances; Garbage , trash and weeds, be amended by deleting therefrom and adding thereto the following: DELETIONS: Delete Sec. 11-8, City Dump - use restricted, in its entirety Delete Sec. 11-9, Same - charge for use, in its entirety Delete Sec. 11-10, Same - to be closed on Sundays, in its entirety ADDITIONS: Add new sections as follows: Sec. 11-8, City dump - use restricted. No person other than a city employee or a duly authorized agent of the Department of Public Works shall enter upon the premises south of Clinton Street which is leased from Nathan and Mary Weiner and is presently known as the "city damp" after 3 p.m. July 18, 1970. Sec. 11-9, Refuse disposal. Effective July 18, 1970, the disposal of household refuse , or any solid wastes resulting from the demolition of buildings, commercial operations, industrial operations or from any other operations shall be prohibited on any lands owned by the city or leased by the city without the express authorization of the Supt. of Public Works. FF!7CTIVE UPON PUBLICATION AY'S: 4 NI,YS: 0 Carried and approved. BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS July 8, 1970 - F #517 Morse Chain Co. C/appro 275000 -2- July 8, 1970 CITY DUMP CLOSING: By Comm, McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to take such steps as are necessary to properly close the disposal area south of Clinton Street in accordance with the order of Tompkins County Department of Health and to the extent that funds have been authorized by the Common Council. Carried. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to notify the Town of Ithaca, The Village of Cayuga Heights, and any other individuals or groups who have been granted permission to use the city disposal area south of Clinton Street that this area will be closed at 3.30 on July 11 and that all agreFments for the disposal of refuse by the city will terminate at that time. Carried. BIDS - GARBAGE PECKER: The Supt. reported the Council had appropriated funds for the purchase of a ne-,r garbage packer type track By Comm. McGee : seconded by Comm. Doan .ng RESOLVED, :.hat the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on a new garbage packer with the bids to be returnable on July 2'', 1970. Carried. BIDS -- PAVING BREAKERS: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the purchase of a new paving breaker with the bids to be returnable on July 20, 1970. d Carried. re SIDEWALK DAYS: The Supt, reported that Tompkins County Chamber of Commerce had requested permission to hold its annual sidewalk sales on Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8. The request included the 100 and 200 blocks of East State Street and one half of the sidewalk in front of, Woolworths on E. Green Street. Comm. McGee recommended it be referred to the Highway Committee for study and consideration of problems that had arisen during a similar event last year. After some discussion it was moved by Comm. Downing, seconded by Comm. Golder .and carried that approval be granted as requested subject, however, to the approval of the Highway Committee, HULL HAZARD PAYMENT: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that an invoice in the total net amount of $53,292.06, payable to Hull Hazard, Inc. , for contract work completed on the Columbia Street bridge be approved for payment. Carried. MCDJESKI & MASTERS PAYMENT: By Ccmm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that an invoice in the total net amount of $2,037.06, payable to Modjeski & Masters, for engineering services in connection with inspection of construction of the Columbia Street bridge through May 31, 1970 be approved for payment. Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to hire an additional seasonal truck driver for the Construction & Maintenance Division. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: Edward L. Hamilton, a Laborer III in the Construction and Maintenance Division at an hourly rate of $2.61. Effective June 24, 1970. The Supt. reported that Ronald A. Wesche had passed a civil service examination for the position of Senior Engineering Aide and recommended his permanent 'appointment. , By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the permanent appointment of Ronald A. Wesche as a Senior Engineering Aide in the City Engineer's office at an annual salary of $6,398.00 be approved; that it shall be subject to the usual probationary term, and that it shall become effective on July 26, 1970. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on Audit Abstract #13-1970 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. MINUTES TO OTHER TOWNS: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Ccum. Golder RESOLVED, that the Clerk be directed to forward minutes of the Board's meetings to the Town Clerk of those Towns who are currently supplied with city water and/or sewer services . Carried. -3- July 8, 1970 WATER STILL: Assistant Superintendent Hannan reported that a distilled water still at the Filtration Plant had burned and estimated its replacement, complete with a low water cut- off, at $600.00. He advised that the current budget would provide for financing this equip- ment but that it was not included in the current year's equipment schedule. By Comm. Putney- seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to authorize the inclusion of this equipment in the schedule for purchase during the current year at a total estimated cost of $600.00. Carried. TRAFFIC ENGINEER: Alderman Robinson inquired if any steps had been taken to secure the service of a Traffic Engineer. Coz, . Downing felt Ithaca's traffic problem did not warrant the services of a full--time traffic engineer at this time. Mayor Johns concurred with his- views. Superintendent Dingman expressed his lack of knowledge that funds were available for this purpose. By Comm, McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the matter of deciding whether or not to hire a full-time traffic engineer be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. o. A. Blean, City Jerk H a ns M or ay i BOARD OF PtMLZC WOM PRO==Xos CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p.m. July 22', 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Leary, McGee, Yengo, Golder, Putney ABSENT: Commissioner (1) - Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (2) - Robinson, Saccucci Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Attorney - Weinstein City Engineer - Schlieder Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. WEST BUFFALO STREET RECONSTRUCTION: Attorney Weinstein reported that the last property had been acquired from Roy H. Parks. P '0�. // i>61 WOOD STREET AND BELLE SHERMAN PARKS: Attorney Weinstein reported that the City had acquired the Wood Street and Belle Sherman properties from the Ithaca School Distr.ct this week. o k- /1 aP INLET PARK: Superintendent Dingman reported architects had not given their report as yet but it was expected in a few days. He reported, that no recommendation would be given until the Council had an opportunity to study means of financing this. EAST GREEN STREET PARKING RAMP: Superintendent Dingman reported that final plans for ,the parking ramp were supposed to be ready on August 15th. ELM STREET AND MAPLE AVENUE HOUSING: Superintendent Dingman reported that no detail plans had been given as yet. Attorney Weinstein has written to UDC to define the boundries it will ask the City to annex on Maple Avenue and was waiting for a petition for annexation. Commissioner Golder asked if a breakdown of the $154,000.00 committed to the West Hill development was available. Supt. Dingman said that none has been given as yet. Plans available for this were estimated as the detail listireswere not ready. Mayor Johns remarked that the City should go for more land than just what is needed on an annexation. The City should be interested in expanding as much as possible. OLD CITY HALL PARKING LOT: Mayor Johns asked what is being done to return this lot to the City as the First National Bank has had the use of it for some time. Engineer Schlieder reported that the Hugbes Crane Service had been awarded the bid by the First National Bank and was supposed to start on July 24th to finish demolishing the wall remaining. This would return the lot to us shortly. Mayor Johns asked that the Police Chief be informed as this would create traffic problems on Tioga Street. BIDS - GARBAGE PACKER: Commissioner McGee reported that one bid had been received on a refuse.packer from Cayuga Motors for a 1971 Ford LN 800 chassis with a Heil Mark III, 16 'cu. .,yard refuse body in the mount of $13,997.00. By Comm. McGee: seconded. by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract for supplying one 16 cu. yard refuse packer in accordance with the specifications of July 9, 1970, be awarded to Cayuga Motors Corp. , for its bid of .$131997.00. Carried. DUMP CONTRACT: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Coma. Yengo that letter from the Town- of Ithaca cancelling its contract for the use of West Clinton Street disposal area be placed on file by the City Clerk. Carried. BIDS - PAVING BREAKER: Comm. McGee reported that one bid had been received for a Thor Paving Breaker from A. L. Barnum and Sons in the amount of $645.00. By, 1Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo ,RESOLVED, that A. L. Barnum and Sons be awarded contract to deliver one #23. Thor Paving Breaker in accordance with the specifications of July 13, 1970, in the amount of $645.00. Carried. DEWITT FOUNTAIN: Comm. Leary reported that he was perturbed that vandalism of the flowers and shrubs and the fountain at DeWitt Park was continuing. He asked the news media to publicize it in hopes that the public would become involved and report any vandalism that they saw occur over there. If the public did not want this type of beautification for th:: City, he felt the City should do eway with it and save the taxpayers money for repairs and replacements. F -2- July 22, 1970 mcr RAW HOUSING PROJECT- ;3y eczran. Teary: seconded by Comm. FutaeY -QJ,Vh1), t5-eE`aewart & Bennett be authorized to use a piece of land 100' x 200' adjacent to the McGraw Housing Project which is a portion of City Parking Lot F leased from Urban Renewal Agency subject to the following conditions : a. Stewart and Bennett to be permitted to use this land as a staging area during the period that they are constructing "McGraw House" but not exceeding 18 months from the date of this action. b. Stewart and Bennett will have access to this land across the remainder of Parking Lot "F" to South Cayuga Street. c. Stewart and Bennett's use of the land to be subject to the right of the Urban Renewal Agency to reclaim the land from the City upon demand. d. Stewart and Bennett to pay the City a single fee of $250.00 for the term of the lease and to hold the City harmless from all actions for damages as a result of their use of the land, and to furnish satisfactory insurance for this purpose. Carried. APPOINTM04TS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: Lonnie Tucker, a Laborer I in the Construction and Maintenance Division, at an hourly rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 8, 1970. Charles W. Barnhart, a Laborer I in the Building and Grounds Division, at an hourly rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 14, 1970. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Cotton. Leary RESOLVED, that Joseph Edsall and Robert Momarts be promoted to the position of Foreman in the Buildings and Grounds Division at the rate of $3.82 per hour, which is the minimum of grade 31 in the Compensation Plan. 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 #14-1970, be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BIBBONS HALL: Superintendent Dingman reported that Hull Heating & Plumbing Co. had com- pleted the final work on Bibbons Hall and recommended payment of the final bill. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the final bill as presented by Hull Heating & Plumbing Company in the amount of $4,591.04, for work on Bibbons Hall, be approved for payment. Carried. TRANSFER OF FUNDS: Supt. Dingman reported that additional funds were needed to cover the West Hill Development of water and sewer limes , and that the City would be reimbursed for the sewer lines. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to transfer $13,000.00 from Capital Reserve Fund #20 - West Hill Water & Sewer Development, to Capital Construction Account #H-890-52, West Hill Water & Sewer Development. Carried. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to make the following transfers in the Water & Sewer Accounts: FROM . Water Fund Contingency Account #F290-650 AMOUNT : $200.00 TO . Account #F263-433 - Filter Plant, Travel & Mileage PURPOSE: To provide for a nvw, empjxwe°"to atten-d the Water Treatment Plant Operators School FROM Account F265-6-230 - Motor Vehicle Equipment - Water AMOUNT $2,329.60 TO Account F265-6-250 - Other Equipment - Water FROM Account GUO-6-230 - Motor Vehicle Equipment - Sewer AMOUNT $1,553.07 TO Account G110-6-250 - Other Equipment - Sewer PURPOSE: To provide for the purchase of a pipe saw and future purchases of small equipment Carriea. • • • • • • BOARD OFF PUBLIC MILS PRuCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS Rl:C}EIAALLE JULY 22, 1970 W & T Norton - G1250 $ 19.00 ' The Lently Corp. G1250 ` 10.00 Leonardo Enterprises 01250 10.00 Mike Lo Pinto & B. Maccera Jr. G1250 10.00 George Atsedes G1250 10.00 U S Regional Plant Nutrition - G1260 2397.94 Sam Peter , G1250 7.20 Donald burgess -01250 7.20 Huldah Vanderker ( G1250 7.20 herbert I-,onkemeyer . G1250 7.20 Morse Chain Co, ,-G1250 175.00 Finger Lakes State Parks F'1126 18.75 Town of Ithaca . F1939 85.28 it n n .- F1.939 68.21 . F1939 109.15 n n u F1939 86.40 it " N , F1939 116.20 n :41939 214.91 n " 01926 197.37 Village of Cayuga lits F1939 40.63 Ithaca College i F1919 85.86 Dryden Sewer Dist. # 2 , G1926 460.59 White Nursuries `F1102 18.00 Donald White I--F1102 24.00 Toru Stewart 1,41102 36.00 '.L R. C. Berney .-F'11.02 18.00 • A. J. Eckert Co., Inc. `F2650 17.30 linger Lakes Const. Co. `iF2650 38.02 Tompkins Co. Hospital .F2650 46.04 Margaret L. Sheleby C1908 11.57 C. M. Carter -01908 15.05 Steve & Anna Jacobs C1908 29.78 Antonio & Rita Hernaez (61908 16.57 Leo & Luretta Abrams kG1908 14.89 Harry & trazel Knowles 01908 14.89 Barbara T. Hassan ,G1908 14.89 Robert & Betty Knobles ,01908 14.25 1 John & Elsie boronkay ;C1908 14.25 Ronald Prouty 11.102 13.76 7.12 T1919 20.88 Robert Petrillose 11.102 3.46 10.34 41919 13.80 Richard Lane F1102 14.28 24.75 ,1'1919 39.03 ! Louis J Petricol.a .F1919 15.00 George Wien 41919 15.00 Kenneth Johnson ,F1919 15.00 Alice Love ,I'1.919 15.00 John D. lc Lean ,-01908 ?`68.00 Wilcox Press �G190$ ]8(-,,9.h6 Total 10079.76 Water // 54• L/G Sewer ci23 36 #518 Ethel H. .ellen A2669 42.80 APPROVED BY FINANCE CUHM1'ITEE CV: ,/ , ' /' V i � -3- July 22, 1970 INLET PARK PAYMENT: By Comm. Putney- seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that bill No. 1 of T. G. Miller, Consulting Engineer for Engineering Services in connection with the preliminary design of the Inlet Park Recreation Center, be approved for payment in the amount of $7,990.00. Carried. LAKE AVENUE AND SENECA STREET PARKING: Mayor Johns reported that the residents of Lake Avenue had requested 24-hour parking as it was creating a hardship on the residents. Commissioner Leary reported that the 1000 block of Seneca Street should also be looked into as it was a dead-end street. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that these two requests be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried. SIDEWALK DAYS: The Superintendent reported that "Sidewalk Days" of the Downtown Merchants ' would be August 7th and 8th, and that the Highway Committee had approved the closing of the 100 and 200 blocks of E. State Street. WATER & SEWER AGENCY: Alderman Robinson reported on last meeting of the Tompkins County Water & Sewer Agency in regards to expansion of City membership. He advised that letters should be written to the City Supervisors by individuals stating that the Supervisors should agree to expanding the City membership. He also reported that he had asked the Water Agency to participate with the City in a water study and no action had been taken. "-` WASHINGTON PARK: Alderman Saccucci asked what had been done with regrading the West side �. of Washington Park as the Board had approved it twice before. He also reported that there wasadiseased elm tree in the park which was a hazard to other trees and also to those using the park. He has had reports that there is excessive noise after 10:00 at night and wanted to know why the park closing at 10:00 p.m. could not be enforced. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the complaints be referred to the Superintendent. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m. f Robert Grey, pu" Cit Cl rk / un" a n , Mayor / j PULLIC WORk's PROCL.L:DUGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR PETTING 4:00 p. m. August 12, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - McGee OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen ) - Robinson., Nichols, Conley, Jones City Engineer - Schlieder Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller -- Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. INLET PARK: The Superintendent reported the architects had indicated there was no struc- tural reason why work cannot begin on the construction of the swimming pool and skating rink facility planned for Inlet Park. They suggested that bids be taken on the third of September which would permit a start of construction about September 11 and allow for the pouring of the pool shell and backfilling by the first part of December. If this schedule were followed, there is a possibility that. swimming would be available in the 1971 season. Architects estimates show that the total estimated cost of construction and equipping the pool and skating rink to be approximately 1.1 million dollars without allowing for site work and utilities which would not be a part of the general contract. This figure also does not include any of the preparatory work which has been done to date nor the architec- tural and engineering fees. A conservative estimate of the remaining costs for the com- pletion of the site work and utilities for the north portion including the parking lot at the swimming pool would be approximately .4 million dollars. At this time the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation has not authorized the construction of the skating rink and there is no indication when such approval will be forthcoming. Even if the BOR has authorized the combining of stages 2 and 3 (swimming pool and skating rink) the financing available for the project is approximately 1 million dollars. There is presently no proposal before the City to supply the additional .5 million dollars required to complete the project. Consequently, he did not recommend advertising for bids at this time. GREEN STREET PARKING RAMP: The Superintendent reported NYS UDC had indicated construction plans for the East Green Street Parking Ramp are expected to be completed by approximately August 15. They expect to establish a bidding schedule that will permit ground breaking on October 15. Present plans require that approximately 50% of Parking Lot D (Woolworth Lot) and 30% of Parking Lot A (rear of Newberrys) will be required by the contractors for staging and other uses during the construction of this parking garage. This will leave the City short approximately 250 spaces during the Christmas season. No plan currently exists to balance this deficit with temporary parking at other locations during this period. BIDS - PIPE SAW: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on August 10th for furnishing the City with a pipe saw as follows: E. H. Wachs Company, Wheeling, Illinois $ 3,837.35 Prescott Tool Company, Inc. , W. Boylston, Mass. 3,250.00 By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that these bids be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study and report. Carried. INVOICES EXPLOGED: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that $9.78 of the current sewer charge against property at 141 Kendall Avenue be expunged because this water was used for filling a swimming pool and will not be dis- charged into the sanitary sewer. Carried. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the City Chamberlain be authorized to delete sewer charges from swimming pool water bills when the Assistant Superintendent shall certify to him that such water will not enter into the sanitary sewer system. Carried. HULL-HAZARD PAYMENT: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $52,551.00, payable to Hull-Hazard Inc. , for contract work completed on the Columbia Street pedestrian--utility bridge be approved for payment. Carried. i BOARD 01 PUBLIC WORKS PROCI!xDINGS i ACCOUNTS RLCEIVABLE August 12, 1970 Cornell University G1250 $ 39,581.96 John & Ruth king G1908 17.10 Alcore inc. G1908 14.89 Knights of Columbus F1102 36.00 Cornell University F1919 146.79 McGraw Housing F1919 313.99 McGraw Housing 11919 227.82 McGraw Housing 11919 230.32 McGraw Housing F1919 245.54 Burns Realty F'1919 50.67 Johann Gebauet G1908 20„00 African Students Cntr. Cornell F1916 27.76 Lansing Aptsl West Fir-)16 324 31 (—S. Minerva 111alone 11916 292.60 G1908 195.07 487067, Clifford & Betty Seeley F'1919 166.25 Ct)CV dc- Triangle Shoe Co. F1919 1+8.80 q,f ,, Carl W. Bishop F1919 196.20 Ithaca City School Dist. F1916 48.17 John D. McLean 11916 140.25 G1908 82,00 222.25 City of Ithaca F2659 443.87 is It it F2659 5.71 It it It 11919 22-50 It It it 1'1914 210.00 to It F1919 157.91 it It tt F1919 231.06 It tt p F1919 64.56 It it it F1919 21.52 it tt it F1919 292.50 WATEP ,37 5 SO Total $ 43,956.12 SaEL, APPROVED BY FINANCE C01,24ITTEE --r -2- August le, 1970 BIDS - SALT: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid from Highway Materials Co. , Inc. on August 10th offering to supply the City with its salt needs for ice control for the coming season as follows : 10.40 per ton: F.O.B. South Lansing $ 12.40 per ton: delivered to city ya,:d By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Highway Materials Co. , Inc. for furnishing the City with salt for ice control during the coming season in accordance with specifications dated July 29, 1970, and the prices stated in its bid. Carried. APJ40LD MEYER PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $672. 70, payable to Arnold Meyer Sign Corpor- ation, for the construction of a flag pole at the Hall of Justice Building located at 120 E. Clinton Street be approved for payment. Carried. CHESTER PRODUCTS PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $0'75.00, payable to Chester Products, Inc. , for construction of the Southside 11 ni--Pool in accordance with its agreement, dated June 13, 1969, be approved for payment. Carried. B. K. HOUGH PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $300.00, payable to B. K. Hough, for consulting services in connection with the soil settlement studies and the foundation design at the Inlet Park recreation facilities be approved for payment. Carried. < WEILER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney The Supt. reported Weiler Associates had submitted its invoice in the amount of $ 1,247.50 for architectural services throughout the construction document stage for the swimming pool, ice rink, and bathhouse at Inlet Park. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the invoice received from Weiler Associates be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. SUPERIOR ELECTRIC CO. PAYMENT; By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $3,001.17, payable to Superior Electric Co. , as .its final payment for construction work completed on the renovation of Bibbins Hall be approved for payment. Carried. y J. V. BAGNARDI PAYMENT: By Corm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney .�r RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount of $3,000.00, payable to J. Victor Bagnardi , for architectural services in connection with the renovation of Bibbins Hall be approved for payment. Carried. APPQINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: 1) Randy W. Baker, a Laborer in the Building & Grounds Division, at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 23, 1970• 2) Charles Thomas, a Laborer in the Building & Grounds Division, at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective July 27, 1970. 3) Raymond King, Jr. , a Laborer II in the Water & Sewer Division, at the rate of $2.52 per hour, effective August 16, 1970. 4) Mrs. Pauline S. Longcoy, an Account Clerk (provisional) in the Construction & Maint. Division at an annual salary of $4,614.00, effective August 2, 1970; and that the , Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an examination for this position. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following promotions be approved to become effective August 16, 1970: 1) Kenneth Harding, a Maintainer in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $3.12 per hr. 2) Ernest Grey, a Maintainer in the Water & Sewer Division at the rate of $2.80 per hr. 3) Ronald Denmark, a Sewage Treatment Plant Operator trainee at an annual salary of + $5 ,527-00. 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 #17�-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried: 1 -°3- August 12, 1970 TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary r SOLVED, that the Council be requested to approve the following transfers in' budget accounts of the Water & Sewer Division: AMOUNT FROM 'TO $ 6,000 Water Contingency Water Treatmt. Plant (Chemicals) F262-315 600 Water Contingency VanN atta Wtr. Pmp. Std. (Utls..) F262-2-402 150 Prov. for Cap. Constr.- (Water) Coddington Rd. Wtr. Pmp. Sta. (Labor) F26010--101 250 Prov. for Cap. Constr. (Water) Troy Rd. Wtr. Pmp. Sta. (Labor) F260-11-101 12,000 Prov. for Cap. Constr. (Water) Service Account (Labor) F263w2-1"' 400 `, Prov, for Cap. Constr. (Sewer) Varna Swr. Pmp. Sta. (Labor) 'Gll2=10- 500 Water Contingency Cliff St. Wtr. Pmp. Sta. (Utis:) F260y6-4 3,000 Cliff St. Wtr. Pmp. Sta.(Utls) Service Acct. (Mtrl. & Suppl. ) F263-2-302 120 Cliff St . Wtr. Prop. Sta.(Utls) Meter Section (Trvl. & Mileage) F265-4-433 300 Meter Section (Trvl. & Mileage) Water Bldg. (Utilities) F265-5-402 80 Sewer Contingency Pieter Section (Trvl. & 14ileage) G110-.4-433 200 Seger Contingency- Water Bldg. (Utilities) Gl-10-5-402 4,500 Sewer Contingency Sewer Treatmt. Plt. (Utilities) . G113-402 Carried. TRUCK DRIVERS. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the compliment of truck drivers .in the Construction & Maintenance. Division be increased from 11 to 12. Carried. SUPERVISOR'S SPECIFICATIONS : By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to prepare new specifications for the position of Supervisor in the Department of Public Works in five grades ranging between the existing position of Foreman and the existing position of Assistant Superintendent; and that the Superintendent be authorized further to negotiate with the-Civil Service Commission for the approval of these positions. Carried. RTE. 79 TRAFFIC: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Carom. Putney RESOLVED, that the Acting Traffic Engineer be directed to request the Traffic Division of -, the State Department of Transportation to establish regulations on Route 79 between the City of Ithaca and the Community of Richford in Tioga County to remove through truck and bus traffic from this route; and that he be directed further to request the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca to support the City's request and join with it in its petition to the State. Carried. BARTON PLACE: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Acting Traffic Engineer be directed to replace the existing stop sign on Barton Place. at:.Fall Creek Drive with a "yield" sign. Carried. ESTY STREET TRAFFIC: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a 90-day experimental regulation be approved which will provide that all west-bound vehicular traffic on Esty Street shall be limited to a right turn at its inter- section with Meadow Street (Rte. 13) . Carried. BIDS - BUS ADVERTISING: The Superintendent reported receipt of one bid on bus advertising on August 10th which was submitted by Morton Stern Advertising, Ithaca, N.X. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bid on bus advertising be referred to the Parking, Traffic & Transit Committee for study and report. Carried. SWIMMING FACILITIES: Carom. Downing recommended a study of swimming areas be made with a view of providing more of this type of recreation since it now appears unlikely that a pool will be built by next summer at Inlet Park. Mayor Johns felt the Town of Ithaca should be asked to participate since many of the users of such facilities would come from". the Town. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Council be advised the Board feels the City should provide more swimming areas; and that the Council be requested to authorize the Board to make a study of what other areas could be made available for this purpose since such a study will no doubt indicate the need for funding at a later date. Carried. -4- August 12, 19TH MEMO OF UIDERSTANDING: Attorney Weinstein reported the Mayor had received a revised Memo of Understanding from Finger Lakes State Park Commission for approval which related to the development of Inlet Park. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that it be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. Carried. EDDY STR=ET: Alderman Robinson reported the Council had received a complaint at its last meeting regarding the general untidyness of Eddy Street. Mayor Johns felt that merchants in the area should be required to empty litter receptacles like merchants in other areas do. Sr.perintenc.ent Dingman reviewed the entire situation and advised that it now has the highest concentration of trash receptacles with collections being made more often than in any other area. In addition, the streets are swept nightly. He also stated it had been observed that the receptacles were being '`stuffed" with household refuse and felt land- lords should provide more receptacles for their tennants. He felt the Department of Public Works was doing all it could to cope with the existing situation. DEPARTMENT HEADS: Alderman Robinson advised the Board that the Council had adopted a reso- lution at its last meeting which requires that all Department Heads or their representatives and the Vice-Chairman of the Board or his designee to attend all future meetings of the Council. MICROPHONES: Mayor Johns recommended the pursuit of a plan to install microphones in the Council Chamber. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney P�+t RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for further study and report. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m. t A. Blean, City Clerk unna Johns, Mayor X12 BOARD Or PUBLIC WORM PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, N. Y. REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p.m. August 26, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (4) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Golder ABSENT: Commissioners (2) - Putney, Downing OTHERS PRESENT; Aldermen F27-- Robinson, Nichols Controller - Russell ' Attorney - Weinstein Assistant Controller - Spano Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Clerk - Blean Asset. to Superintendent - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey City Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. TRASH CANS: The Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Osborn, Chairman of Ithaca Beautification Council, recommending continuation of the design of the trash containers presently in use and urging that more of the same kind be provided for use throughout the city in the years to come. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the recommendation be referred to the Highway Committee. Carried. MEADOW STREET - TRAFFIC LIGHT: The Supt. reported that N.Y.S. Dept. of Transportation had initiated an investigation of the need for a traffic light at the southerly intersec- tion of Meadow Street and West Clinton Street in response to a request from industries located on West Clinton Street which are experiencing difficulty entering into traffic on Meadow Street. WALLACE STEEL CO. REQUEST: The Supt. reported that Wallace Steel Company had requested a permit to occupy approximately 750 sq. ft. of land which was purchased. by the City from the L.V.R.R. Co. The proposed permit would be subject to cancellation on one year's notice. It would also be subject to the prior right of the L.V.R.R. Co. to operate its railroad. The purpose of the proposed occupancy of the land is for the installation of one column to support an overhead crane. This new craneway is intended to facilitate the handling of scrap metal and will permit Wallace to move its entire scrap metal opera- tion to the land north of West Clinton Street into the rear of its buildings. The instal- lation of the column on the city's land will not require the removal of the fence separat- ing the Wallace land from the railroad land. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, tl=t the request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report upon advice from the City Attorney as to the proper method for permitting the use requested. Carried. COUNCIL MEETINGS: The Supt. reported he would arrange for one member of his administrative staff to attend future Council meetings for the purpose of reporting any requests of the Council to the Board. INLET PARK POOL: The Supt. reported receipt of a letter from Egner Associates with respect to the swimming pool at Inlet Park. The letter enclosed a copy of the State Department of Health's approval of the pool facility as designed. It also reiterated that there are no technical reasons for the project not to proceed as designed even though there is no chance of completing the pool tank in 1970. It would still be possible to bid the project, install the piling, and then proceed with the pool tank in the Spring. The letter further stated that when the City had determined its course of action bidding documents could be prepared, printed, and bound in approximately five days._ The_Superiat=dent did not rec- ommend any action by the Board at this time. BUS SERVICE TO HOSPITAL: Mr. Dougherty, Assistant to Supt. , reported that the operat4ag deficit of the bus service to Tompkins County Hospital was expected to teach $22,000.00 annually rather than the anticipated $7,000.00 and the Board of Managers of the Hospital would have some recommendations for a different type of service in the near future. WEILER ASSOCIATES PAYMENT: By Coma. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in the total amount of $1,247.50, payable to Weiler Associates, for topography and boundary surveys of the southerly portion of Inlet Park be approved for payment. Carried. -2- Augua*t` 6, 1970 BIDS - TREES: ThG Supt. reported receipt of bids on August 24th for supplying the City with fifty street trees to include 20 Norway Maples, 10 ''Crimson King" maples, and 20 Maidenhair. p.11 of the trees were to be 2" caliper with a 24" ball. The bids are listed as follows : Moses Nurseries, Lima, New York (incomplete) White Nurseries, Mecklenburg, N.Y. $1,820.00 C.H. Stuart, Inc. , Newark, N.Y. $2,096.50 Kelly Brothers Nurseries, Dansville , N.Y. $1,335.00 Cole Nurseries Company, Circleville, Ohio $1,800.00 Hoffman Nurseries, Elmira, N.Y. $2,050.00 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Kelly Brothers Nurseries for supplying the City with fifty trees for the total net sum of $1,335.00 in accordance with specifications dated August 13, 1970, and subject to field inspection and approval by the Superintendent. Carried. A. FRIEDERICH & SONS PAYMENT: The Supt. presented two bills received from A. Friederich & Sons - one in the amount of $2,493.72 for contract work completed on construction of side- walks for the City, and the other in the amount of $1,028.02 for similar work done subject to assessment against the property owners benefited. Both bills represented 90% of the value -of work completed and he recommended approval thereof. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that vouchers in the amounts of $2,493.72 and $1,028.02 respectively, both pay- able to A. Friederich & Sons , for contract work completed on construction of sidewalks be approved for payment. Carried. HULL - HAZARD PAYMENTS; By Comm. Golder: seconded by Ccmm, -Yengo RE$OLV,$D,, that ;a voucher in the.total net amount of $10;843.41,.payable to Hull-,Hazard, _ Inc. , ,for..extra order #1 for lagging of piling on the Columbia Street bridge be approved for payment. Carried. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm, Yengo.. RESOLVED, that a voucher in the. total net amount of $4,800.43, payable to Hull-Hazard, Inc. , for extra work order #2 for delay at the Columbia Street bridge be approved for payment. Carried. COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Comm. Golder reviewed an accounting of the Columbia Street bridge project as .follows : Contract price $165 ,000.00 , , ; Extra, work: 1) extra length of piling 2,670.00, 2) lagging of piling 1011843.00 3) delays 49800.00 Reinforcing steed.: 1) extra steed. required for footings 6,209.00: Estimate&Total Payment to the -COntractor $189,513:00 Water and Sewer Hookup 10,000.00 '(est. ) Approach Work 5,000.00 (est. ) Consultants Fees 16,000,09 (est. ) Sub-Total $220,513.00 Contingency, 43487.00 Total Estim ted Project,-Cost $225,000.00 By Comm. Golder: seconded by, Com, Yengo RESOLVED, that the Ccmmon Council be requested to increase the authorization for construe-- tion' of the Columbia Street bridge to $225,000.00. Carried: EGNER ASSOC. PAYMENT: By Comm.- Leary:..seconded by Com<n. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in the..t6tal amount of-$36,948.41,. payable to Anton J., Egner Associates, for consulting services in connection with the design of the sN4mming pool, ice rink and bathhouse at Inlet Park through the construction document stage be approved for payment. Carried. STEWART PARK MERRY-GO-ROUND CONCESSION: The Supt. reported Mr. Ronald Potter had requested renewal of his merry-go-round concession at Stewart Park for the 1971 season under its present terms and conditions for the stipulated fee of $381.00, He recommended approval. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that Mr, Potter's agreement covering the merry-go-round concession at Stewart -3- August 26, 1970 Park be renewed for the 1971 season under its present terms and conditions for the stipu- lated fee of $381.00 for the season. Carried. 14EMO OF UNDERSTANDING: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder WHEREAS, the original Memo of Understanding between the City, State of New York, and Center for the Arts was developed on the City's part by the Mayor and his staff and was approved by the Common Council, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the proposed amendment to said Tri-party agreement, which was referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee on August 12th, be referred back to the Mayor, without comment, for negotiation. Carried. APPOINT14ENTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that William Taylor be appointed a laborer in the Bldgs. & Grounds Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective August 12, 1970. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to approve the following transfers in budget accounts for 1970: a) From Contingency $2,200 to account A106 Bridges divided as follows: $300 to Line 312 Repair Parts and $1,900 Construction, Materials, and Supplies (due to the condition of various bridges more materials have been required than were originally budgeted) b) From Account A109 Traffic Control - Line 407 Contractual Services - $400 to Line 418 - Equipment Maintenance. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed can Audit Abstract #18-1970 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be aispmoved and ordered rendered. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 P.M. r Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk unna Johns , Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS REChiVABLE AUGUST 26, 2970 Donald F. White F1102 $ 31,00 White Nursuries F1102 14.00 Tom Stewart F1102 48.00 Glen Home Heating E1102 40.00 Francis Chase, G2650 5.24 Northeast Plumbing F2650 1.23 Walter E. Ewald; G1908 32.79 James 2ifchock F'1919 15.00 J. Micheal Kimball F1916 14.48 F1919 15.00 29.48 Ed. Smith F1102 19.98 F1919 42.72 62.70 Tompkins-Co*' Fair Assoc. F1102 31.80 x1919 11,59 43.39 Ithaca City School Dist. F1102 70.12 F1919 1+.48 84.60 Jack Bebington F'1916 5.20 Francis Chase F1916 10.40 Town of Lansing Wr. Dist F'1939 12.32 Walter Wiggins F1916 12.32 Mormon Church F1916 44.38 William Bush F'1916 12.32 G1908 20.00 32.32 Fair Grousnds Assoc. F1919 202.P0 Wilcox Press F1916 55003 Francis A. Munch F1919 140.60 McGraw Housing F'1916 909,86 G1908 606.58 1516.44 John D. McLean G1908 7765.64 City of Ithaca F1919 240.00 it M If F1919 254.88 it It it F2659 2005 It QQ It F2659 3.07 It it It F2659 4.68 ►, It 11 F2659 107.01 Water TOTAL $ 11116.67 Sewer All OVED F IN 10E COk,dTTEE #519 New York State Electric & Gas A: 1902 $3,783,60 #520 Binghamton Claims Service A2659 COO na BOARD OF PUBLIC! WnRKS PR=FEDTNC_q CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK rw.ga1ar Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 9, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - McGee OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (377- Conley, Robinson, Nichols Engineer - Schlieder Attorney -'Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller _ Spano Asst. Superintendent - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Superintendent - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT: The Supt. presented a progress report on several projects as follows: Columbia Street bridge - contract work 75% completed West Hill Subdivision - water & setter main installation completed S. Aurora Street - rai.Iroad crossing elimination project expected to be completed in aiiotier week with s possibility it ,could be open to traffic to by the end of this week Rte. 13 - a study by NYS Dept. of Transportation of the relocation of Rte. #13 from Warren Road in an easterly direction towards Cortland available in his office for examination and comment BIDS , - PIPE SAW: The Supt. recommended acceptance of a bid received from Prescott Tool Company for a pipe saw subject.to the availability of_s,ufficient funds for this equipment. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Prescott Tool Co. for furnishing the City with a new pipe saw for, the total sum of $3,250.00 in accordance with specifications therefor dated July 21, 1970 and the terms of its bid; and that the award be subject however to sufficient_ funds for its purchase being made available by the Common Council; and that the_Supt. be authorized to.solicit the Council for its approval and ,appropriation of any funds.uecessary •to implement the Board's action. Carried. WATER OFFICIALS' CONFERENCE: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by ,Comm. .Putney RESOLVED, that three. employees of,the Water & Sewer Division attend the. Western New York Conference of Water Officials to be held in Buffalo, N.Y, on Sept. 16th; and that they be reimburse d•for their expenses whLoh, shall include travel, .meals, and re.,gistration. Carried. PEARSALL-PLACE WATER7MAIN: Comm. Yengo reported that on the request of the Town of Ithaca the Water Dept. had begun the installation of a 12" main on Pearsall Place to supply water from the City Hud$.on Street main to .the Town pumps ,.at the Pearsall Pumping Station. This work is-beigg done tw- improve the City's ability to supply water Lanka on South Hill. It is done- under the teams "oi the existing .contract between the -City .and-the Town.for supplying this area and requires no action by the Board at this time. , PLUMBING INSPECTOR: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by .Comm. Putney . RESOLVED, that ¢laude Colleyacme, Plumbing Inspector, be authorized to •attend a.seminar on Ne4 Systems Building in Rochester., N. Y. on Sept. 21, 22, and 23; and that he be re- imbursed for his expenses which shall include meals , transportation and registration. Carried. TRA$H1CQNTAINFRS: By Comm. Leary: _seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Board•approyes, the trash container designed_by the-Mayora's Beautifi- cation Council and• authorizes. the Superintendent to have_ such. receptacles built with .funds available for trash containers. Carried. WYCKOFF.AVE. LIGHTING: Comm.. ,Leary reported receipt of a request .for.,improved street lighting in ;the northeast section ,of the City in the vicinity of Wyckoff Avenue and Heights Court. --2- September 9, 1970 '':JLr.-HAZARD PAYMENT: By Comm. Golder: seconded. by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that a voucher in the total net amount of $14,377.50, payable to Hull-Hazard; Inc. , as its fourth estimate for contract work completed on the Columbia Street bridge, be approved for payment. Carried. WALLACE STEEL CO: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement or license which will permit Wallace Steel Company to erect a support for its overhead craneway on 750 square feet of the land which was purchased by the City from L.V.R.R. Co. under the following terms and conditions: 1. The permission granted shall be subject to the L.V.R.R. Company's right to operate its railroad over the same land. 2. It shall be for a term of one year with the right to renew it annually. 3. It shall be subject to cancellation by the City upon six-month's written notice. 4. Wallace Steel Company shall be required to carry liability insurance which shall hold the City harmless in any cause for action resulting from its use of the land. 5. The fee for the permitted use shall be $250.00 annually, payable in advance each year. Carried. CEMETERY BURIAL FEES: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that rates for interment at the City Cemetery be referred to the Buildings and Grounds Committee for review and report with recommendations. Carried. BIDS - PAINTING FIRE ESCAPE: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on Sept. $t.h for painting the fire escape at City Hall as fol..ows: Plandome Construction Co. $2,590.00 McPherson Builders $1,157.52 Stewart and Bennett 1,380.00 McElwee and Sons 975.00 Guidi Construction Co. 1,34$.00 Giordano Construction 765.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to V. Giordano Construction & Supply Corporation for painting the fire escape at City Hall for the sun of $765.00 in accordance with specifi- cations dated August 19th and the terms of its bid. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Coma. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to approve transfers in Water & Sewer Division budget accounts as follows: a) From Account P260-1-101 - Watershed-Labor $7,400.00 to Account F260-1-413 - Watershed- Equipment - to remove silt. b) From Account F265-7-422 - Plumbing Inspector-Professional Services $30.00 to Account v265-7-433 - Plumbing Inspector - Travel Expense. c) From Account G110-7-422 - Plumbing Inspector-Professional Services $20.00 to Account G110-7-433 - Plumbing Inspector - Travel Expense. Carried. APPOINTMENTS- By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the following appointments be approved: a) Richard M. Tuttle, a Maintainer in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.80 per hour, effective August 31, 1970. b) Jeffrey G. Sedsicker, a Laborer in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.61 per hour, effective August 23, 1970. c) Marvin Roorda and Donald W. White, Laborers in the Construction & Maint. Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective August 24, 1970. d) Harold W. Johnson, a Motor Equipment Operator in the Constrl�ction & Maint. Division at the rate of $3.12 per hour, effective September 13, 1970. Carried. TRAFFIC SIGNAL; By Comm. Putney: seconded by Coffin. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to appropriate from the Contingent Fund the sum of $5,000.00 to budget account A109-418 - Traffic Control to cover the cost of labor for traffic signal control maintenance. 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 #17-1970, be approved for payment ; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BOARD OF PUBLIC WURKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECE VABLE Sept. 9, 1970 S:. Minerva aialone 11916 292.60 G1908 195.07 $ 48767 Peter Torchia G1250 720 W: R: Woodin ' G1250 720 Gregor' Grigorov G1250 7,20 Walker Smith G1250 7.20 Geoffrey V. Chester G1250 15-48 - Sam Peter G1250- 7.20, Dick E. klight G1908 :16.87 Ralph S. Hasmer G1908 21.07 , Aurora Heights Inca G1908 15.05 Roderick Shields G1908 15,05 Phyllis Van Dansel k1919 15.00 Ithaca Savings Lank k19i� 15.00 Joseph A Leonardo' F1917 9.61 Paul Jacobs F1102 9.61 F1919 7.12 16.73 Ithaca College F1916 56.94 Harry Daghita k 1919, 35-77 Eastern Heights G1908 20.00 Fred Knights F'1939 28.69 Grace Mitchell k1919 253.80 Bruno Mazza 11919 1.73.70 Leon # Olga Zaharis k1919 176.55 Edward A Thomas G1908 135'.80 Village: of Cayuga Hts. F1933 21233: Cornell. University 11919 509.21 City of Ithaca 11919 131.52 City of Ithaca F1919, 300.00, Water 2227.45 Total 269784 Sewer 470.39 APPROVED, BY FINANCE CO!vL IITEE -7 / BOARD OF PLUiLIC WoRxb ,PIR00"DTNpB CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK REGULAR MEETING 4:00 p. m. June 24, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, McGee, Putney, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - Leary OTHERS PRESENT: .aldermen 3 - Nichols, Robinson , Conley City Eng'_neer - Schlieder Attorne-.T - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey MINUTES: Minutes of the -preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. PUBLIC HEARING •- SIDEW/,LKS: Mayor Johns opened a public hearing on the construction or repair of sidewalks . Supt. Dingman certified that thirty-five property owners throughout the City had been served with final notices on April 15, 1970 to have their respective sidewalks repaired within 60 days or appear at a hearing on this date to show cause why they had not complied. He presented a list of eleven of these property owners who had failed to comply with their final notices. No one appeared to be heard at the hearing and it was moved by Comm. McGee; seconded by Comm. Putney and carried that the hearing on this subject be closed. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney WHEREAS, a public hearing, as required by the City Charter, has been held by the Board this 24th day of June 1970, to afford property owners an opportunity to show cause to the Board why they had not complied with the Superintendent's final notice to have their sidewalks repaired, and WHEREAS, eleven property owners served with such final notices have railed to comply or appear at this hearing, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to cause the repair of the following lists of sidewalks; and upon completion of the repair that he be directed t( certify the cost thereof to the Board of Public Works for levy against the respective pro] erty owners as provided in the City Charter: Est. Total Defective Sidewalk Owner's Name & Address Thk Sq. Ft. Cost j4t.. Cost 112 Auburn Street Donald P. Mc Cray 4" 75 101.25 178.75 112 Auburn Street 6" 50 77,50 904 N. Aurora St , Eldred A. Wimer 904 N. Aurora St. 411 25 33.75 33.75 520 E. Buffalo St. Victor D. Borst 60 E. 42nd St. , N.Y. ,N.Y. 4" 475 641.25 641.25 122 Farm Street Alice Sherwood 122 Farm St. 4" 390 526.50 526.50 302 E. Lincoln St. Mary Keirns 302 E. Lincoln St. 4" 75 101.25 101.25 114 Queen St. Warren Grinnell. 114 Queen St. 6" 50 77.50 77.50 924-6 E. State St. David D. Comey 924-26 E. State St, 4''` 250 337.50 337.50 948 E. State St. Curtis P. Nettels 4" 250 337.50 948-50 E. State Ste 6" 75 116.25 453.75 929 N. Tioga St. Casper L. Fenner 812 Davis Rd. , Ludlowville 4" 50 67.50 67.50 306 University Ave, Kenneth H. Fish 306-10 University Ave. 4" 75 101.25 101.25 312 University Ave. Eugenia VanCleef Estate M. VanCleef Booth Savings Bank Bldg. V 185 249.75 249.75 y' II Cl L y v'• 1'. i!`1 1 Ca.ried. ATTORNEY'S REPORT: Attorney Weinstein reported that the final closing on acquistiion of the Belle Sherman and Wood Street tracts by the City from the School District for park purposes had taken place and therefore both areas were now owned by the City. k�+, Supt. indicated that no funds had been included in the budget for any extensive imprOVN' of these areas and they would be maintained in their present condition for the time ng. HP, i-lic itcd that even h-_�- icou7.d r,,cj7ir:� additicnal. funds at some later date. all i _k_ sane 10, 1970 BUS ADVERTISING: Comm. Downing felt something should be clone to permit advertising on the City's buses to provide an additional source of revenue to aid in financing the cost of their. operation. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the matter be referred to the Bus Committee to prepare suitable specifi- cations for advertising inside and outside the buses . Carried. KENILWORTH SUIT: Attorney Weinstein advised that Kenilworth and Groff Associates had filed a suit against the City to compel it to furnish water and sewer cervices to a proposed development on Ellis Hollow Road, outside the city limits. He felt the City had acted in good faith and had a good defense. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:00 p.m. r ?� Cie o. A. Blean, City Clerk HWfria Johns, Mayor r -q - 3- September 9, 1970 =�QNPZT_'1L BUS FARES By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESO.uVE , that the Supe-rjastendent be authorized to permit half-fare trips on the County Hospital run on one day per week as requested by the Board of Managers of the County Hospital with the understanding that this be done without cost to the Transit System. Carried. CORNELL STREET TRAFFIC: The Supt, reported he had .received a copy of a letter from Leonard C. Buyse, Assistant Superintendent of the Ithaca School District to William Sullivan, Chairman of the Public Safety Committee of the Common Council, in which he requested the following three steps in connection with the control of vehicular traffic on Cornell Street between the Belle Sherman School and its new Annex: a) Install a School Zone sign on Cornell Street just south of the Mitchell-Cornell Street intersection to warn southbound drivers, and one. at the intersection of Valley Road and Cornell Street or further south on Cornell to warn northbound motorists. b) Make ;available a-metal policeman to be placed--._i#i=_the middle of the street at each of these :points, for use between 8,15 a:m. and 4.00 p.=m.' c) Close off. Cornell Street for vehicular traffic between 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This would permit free flow of pupil pedestrians between the nev annex and the school for lunch, which will be served in the Belle Sherman School gymnasium,. and. for movement between the Belle SherlAft' School playground and the annex playground during the noon hour. r^+q By Comm. Dawning: seconded.by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the request of the Ithaca School District with respect to Cornell Street traffic and Belle Sherman School be referred to the Parking and Trafiic and Transit Committee for study and recommendation. Carried. BUS ADVERTISING: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to negotiate an agreement with Morton Stern for advertising on the City's buses in accordance with the terms of his bid; and that the agreement be submitted to this Board at a subsequent meeting for its approval. Carried.. SWIMMING FACILITIES: Comm. Downing reported the Council had acted favorably on the Boards request to conduct a study of swi=ing facilities in the VanNatta Dam and oth^.r areas throughout the City. By Cam m. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized and directed to have his staff make this study as soon as possible. Carried. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:35 p.m. 1 ^ � Gel"6. A. Blear, City Clerk liuntia Johns , Mayor BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS City of Ithaca, New York iegular Meeting 4:00 p.m. September 23, 1970 _'RESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen- Nichols, Conley, Robinson Asst. Traffic Engineer -- Gombas Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell S ;pt, of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller -- Spano Assn. Superintendent - Hannan Clerk - Blean Asst. to Superintendent - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. N.Y.S. ELEC. & GAS CORP - LEASE OF OFFICES: The Clerk read a letter from N.Y.S. Electric and Gas Corp. advising that it did not wish to renew its lease for office space on the first floor of the city-owned building at 123 S. Cayuga Street after its expiration on December 31, 1970. It also indicated it would be willing to terminate the lease at an earlier date if agreeable to the City. By C-=. Yendo: cecondPd by C,omrn. Putney RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report thereon. Carried. WATER SUPPLY: The Superintendent reported that Nussbaumer & Clarke had submitted its preliTEinary report on the cost of developing`•we.11s in Inlet Valley as ccx pared with taking 4va.ter from Cayuga Inlet for the purpose of providing an interim water supply. It indi- cated that the cost of providing 5.4 mgd for the wells would cost approximately $540,000.00 as canpared with $890,00.00 for taking it from the Inlet. He recoru:iended a more detailed study of supplying water froze the Inlet. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that Nussbaurser & Clarke, consulting engineers , be authorized and directed to produce a study of the cost and feasibility of supplying raw water fron Cayuga Inlet to tl,e City's filtration plant which shall be in sufficient detail to make a reasonably accurate cost estimate of this method of supplying 2.5 rigd and for supplying 10 mgd. Core. Doming expressed his feeling about the hatter in the following prepared statement: 1. "A determination of the manner in which the city's resources are developed should carefully consider long range as well as short range requirements. Not doing so could be immensely expensive to the city in the future. 2. In the case of water, it is obvious that this is a natural resource in which all present and potential users of city water have an interest. The long range plan might well consider, then, the interests of the greater Ithaca area and the present City to be the s ame. For example, if the present dare is questionable or in dire need of repair and if an alternate supply of a substantial nature will be needed in 15 years--as Mr. Hannan suggests, the time to select a dam and reservoir site is now - not after a subdivision has been built on the best reservoir site. Many other corxiiunities in New York have made this mistake. Let's not follow in their footsteps. i Building a long term alternate water supply is obviously in the interests of the City, the Torn and the Village. I'm certain the residents of these municipalities will not shirk a proper and proportionate share of a well-conceived proposal to provide us all with ade- quate water. Now let's consider the available facts. 1. The City has a filtration plant capable of delivering 10 million gallons a day. 2. The City has a water source--Six Mile Creek--which is capable of supplying more than 10 million gallons a day NOW except during the Fall---or in the event of a drought. 3. Six Mile Creek has a dependable flow of 5.4 million gallons a day. 4. We nerd now 6.5 MGD plus a growth factor of about 2 MGD for the short term 5 . We need in the near future an alternate major water resource developed to provide at least 10 MGD. � lre� -2- September 23., 1970 Now what are the possibilities? 1. We could tap the Lake at an appropriate place and either build a new filtration plant or pipe this water to our present filtration plant. 2. We could drill wells in the Inlet valley in the hopes and probability of finding an aquifer capable of supplying 10 MGD. 3. We could build a dare which could supply 10 MGD now and with further staged construction later provide us with 20 MGD. Based on research and discussion with the Superintendent, the head of the local New York "ate Water Resources office, Mr. Davenport and other knowledgeable people, I believe water -en from the inlet in the 10 MGD quantity proposed would have us drinking the effluent )r! our own sewage treatment plants. Despite the fact that other cities process water of .Lai-Ls nature--such as the Hudson River-•-I don't think this city needs to or should. Although such water might be considered safe---it night also have taste and odor problems. . Water Resources people tell us it isn't even fit to swirn in. In any event, I'm astonished that our Engineer Consultants suggest exploring the use of this water without proper tests at both high and low waters stages. I believe well water taken from the inlet area has already proven itself to be hard. This means expensive softening equipment and possible deleterious effect on all piping, boilers, i3,te. in the Water District. 4Pr sure upland water is the best answer to our problems if we can provide it at any t�asonable cost. Current estimates hover between 4 and 10 million for a 20 MGD potential. cost estimates are available for a staged construction." Alderman Robinson called attention to a letter which he had received from Edward Abbott, Chairman of the Cayuga Lake Basin Board, expressing similar views to those of Comm. Downing. He suggested that Mr. Abbott be invited to speak to the Board concerning the matter and also that the proposed study be referred to the County Water Agency for its approval and possible funding. Comm. Downing offered an amendment to the resolution to provide that the Nussbaumer & Clarke study shall explore the possibility of providing approximately 2 MGD supply of water from is to take care of the immediate needs and the purchase of a reservoir site in the Burns .d area and the construction of a first stage of a staged 20 MGD dam to provide a MGD as m as possible. His amendment failed for lack of a second. After some further discussion a vote on the original motion was taken which resulted as follows : AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Downing Motion Carried. FALL CLEAN - UP WEEK: By Coma. McGee: seconded by Corm. Putney RESOLVED, that the week of October 11-17 be designated as Fall Clean-Up Week at which time the Department will collect those items of household refuse which are not normally accepted in the regular trash collection . Regulations and instructions for the special collections will be published by the Department prior to the clean-up week. Carried. BIDS - BUILDING MATERIALS: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise for bids on the sale of materials from the demolition of buildings at the intersection of West Buffalo and Brindley Streets . Carried. SIDEWALK ASSESSMENTS: The Superintendent reported that private sidewalks throughout the City had been repaired with city forces during 1970 in accordance with the Board's action, dated June 24, 1970, and he certified the cost thereof as follows : "ATION OWNER FOOTAGE COST + 10% = ASSESSMENT I N. Aurora St. Eldred A. & Amelia P. Wimer 4"-25 s.f. $ 33.75 $ 3.38 $ 37.13 520 E. Buffalo St. Victor D. Borst, Jr. 4"-475 s.f. 641.25 64.13 705.38 60 E. 42nd St. New York, N. Y. 122 Farm Street Alice Sherwood 4"-390 s.f. 526.50 52.65 579.15 302 E. Lincoln St. Mary Keirns 4"-75 s.f. 101.25 10.13 111.38 924-26 E. State St. David D. Coney 4"-250 s .f. 337.50 33.75 371.25 948-50 E. State St. Curtis P. Nettels 4"-250 s .f. 337.50 6"-75 s .f. 116.25 453.75 45 .38 499.13 130 -3- September 23, 1970 LOCATION OWNER FOOTAGE COST + 10% = ASSESSMENT 929 N. Tioga St. Casper L. Fenner . V-25 s.f. 33.75 3.38 37.13 812 Davis Road Ludlowville, N.Y. 306-10 University Ave. Kenneth H. Fish 4"-75 s.f. 101.25 10.13 111.38 312-14 University Ave. Eugenia VanCleef Est. M. VanCleef Booth 4"-185 s.f. 249.75 24.98 274.73 Savings Bank Bldg. Ithaca, New York TOTAL $ 2,726.66 By Comm. McGee : seconded by Comm. Leary IT IS RESOLVED THAT the foregoing sidewalk t-issessments be approved and levied against the respective- property owners in accordance with the provisions of Section 5-35 of the City Charter, as codified., and that a public hearing on said levy be held at a regular meeting of this Board on October 28. Carried. E. CLINTON STREET PARKING LOT: The°'Supt. read a letter frog: the Police Benevolent As s'n. requesting installation of a six to eight foot anchor fence with additional lighting on the E. Clinton Street parking lot opposite Police Headquarters to prevent..vandalism of its members cars while parked there. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED; that the PBA request be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee for study and report. . " Carried. CAPITAL PROJECTS - 1971: By Comm._ Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLWD,;`"that the fol1bVing list of new capital: projects for the year 1971 ,b-e approved and referred to'the C6pital Improvements Review Committee for including in next year's capital budget. a) Public Works Construction and Maintenance Garage $ 400,000 b) Pressure Concrete Ret�ini:ng' Wails 7,500 e) Creeks and Retaining''-Waltls Renewal 7,500 d) Storm Drain Const-ri eti b 5 ,000 e) Traffic Signal + Buffalo Street and Stewart Avenue 2,300 f) Underground Cable and Master Control in the Central Business District 13,000 g) Street Pavin'g'bn� rarious streets 30,000 h) South Aurora Street widening 60,000 _ i) Thurston-Wait intersection 35 ,000 J) Chestnut Street Extension 64,000 k) Hancock-IStreet bridge railing 5,000 1) DeWitt Park sidewalk improvement 15 ,000 m) Parking Lot "E" 4]4,460 f'_ 4,000 n) West 'Clxriton Street improvement ' - 2 o) Elmira Road Draina"& - 2,000 P) Water Main extensions-.' ' _ 10,000 q) Water Main extension - West Hill Developments 20,000 r) Raw Water (New Source) 1,000,000 s) Raw Water (Emergency) 30,000 t) Southwest Park Water Lines 20,000 u) Water Main Improvement at Plain; `Center and Albany Street 30,000 v Water Main Improvements in the Cayuga Heights Area. 19,000 w3 Hector Street Storage Tank 42,000 x) Sewer Main Extensions 10,Q00 Y) Sewer Extensions in West Hill Developments 105,000 z) Sewer Replacement in Tioga Street 3,500 aa) Sewer Replacement in Hook Place and Chestnut Street 35 ,000 bb) Sewer Replacement in Elm Street 16,200 cc) Replacement of trees 103,000 Carried. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the appointment of David Stark as a Laborer III at the rate of $2.61 per hr. , I:oW effective September 14, 1970, be approved. Carried. :;oFI JU y By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Supt. be authorized to hire a Senior Stenographer to fill - vacancy caused by the resignation of Mrs. Cecelia Scbmitt. Carried.` By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board approves the provisionv"1 appointment of Kenneth E. Haskins as a Water mreatnent Plant Operator Trainee at the minimum of grade 25 in the Compensation Plan, effective i_ugust 17.. 1970. Carried. -4- September 23, 1970 BUDGET REDUCTION: In response to a request by Common Council as to what affect a 10% cut in payroll budgets for 1971 would have on operations of the Department of Public Works , Supt. Dingman indicated that a 10% cut in payroll budgets would, in all probability amount to a 20% roductio:i in the services performed by the Department. This is because all of the payroll money now spent by the Department produces services which are required in the operation of the city and allowing for the normal increase in rates of pay the affect would be to reduce the amount of work that car. be accomplished. I think it would be wire for the Council to tell the Board of Public Works what services it wishes to curtail. Shall we nlow the parks less frequhntly shall we r dve 20P less water, or would a three day per weep refuse collection sc edu be acceptpab�e. Phe Department is making a serious effort to produce more work with fewer people. We nechanize every operation possible. A 10% cut in payroll would in fact cause us to do more work b , contract. Our figures indicate that contract work costs about 2010 more than the same work done by city forces. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Conan. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board concurs with the Superintendent and authorizes him to present his report on this subject to Common Council in answer to its request. Carried. BUDGET TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary ,,, RESOLVED, that the Council be requested to approve the following transfers of funds : a) From Account A115 Refuse Disposal, line 101 Professional Services $3,000 and line 418 Equipment Maintenance $780 to Account A106 Bridges, line 101 Personal Services to provide funds for bridge maintenance. b) From Account A115 Refuse Disposal, Line 101 Personal Services $3,035 to Account A114 Waste Collection, line 413 Equipment Rental $2,880 and Account A115 Refuse Disposal, line 413 Equipment Rental $155 to provide additional trucks for clean-up week and to balance an overdrawn appropriation. c) From Capital Reserve No. 20 - $5 ,000 to Capital project H890-52 to provide additional funds to cover water and sewer main extensions. Carried. ETER REPAIR SCHOOL: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder ESOLVED, that the Board authorizes Dana Morgan, a water meter serviceman, to attend a -meter-repair school at Hersey-Sparling plant in Dedham, Mass. on October 5 through Oct. 9; and that he be reimbursed for his expenses which shall include travel, meals and lodging while in attendance. Carried. BIDDING PROCEDURES: The Supt. called attention to a resolution of the Council, dated September 2, 1970, which in effect requires bidding for any expenditure of funds on a public works project which exceeds $2 ,500 except for a professional contract. This reso- lution of the Council was apparently aimed at the practice of hiring trucks from private truckers without bidding. The resolution was passed at the request of the Controller who felt that there had been an irregularity in the renting of trucks to haul cover material for the dump. The Controller did not bring this matter before the Board of Public Works which would normally handle such. a matter but rather took it directly to the Council. The Supt. maintains that it is impractical to bid for trucks or other equipment hired for use in Public works operations . The State of New York has established a schedule of maximum prices which may be paid for equipment hired by the Department of Transportation. The Dept. of Public Works regularly follows this schedule and always pays less than the amount permitted. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Common Council be respectfully requested to rescind its action of eptember 2nd which requires bidding on expenditures for public works projects exceeding 2,500. The present State laws set a maximum of $2,500 for public service without bidding _ nd a maximum of $1,000 for materials without bidding. This State law provides adequate protection for the City without complicating the operations of the Board of Public Works and without adding the additional costs which are connected with public bidding. Carried. PUBLIC WORKS' SCHOOL: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLVED, that the Superintendent and three members of the engineering staff of the Dept. of Public Works be authorized to attend the Public Works School to be held at Cornell Univ. on October 23 , 29 and 30. The authorization shall include registration and incidental expenses. Carried. -5- September 23, 1970 CLEAN AIR MEETING: By Comm. Putney: seconded by _Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to attend the New York State Action for Clears Air Committee annual meeting in Binghamton on Friday, October 2. The authorization shall include the cost of meals, travel and registration. Carried, AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder 3ESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by- the Finance Committee , as listed on audit abstract #18-1970 be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. RTE. #13 HEARING: The Supt. reported he :had. -received a notice of a corridor public hearing to be held on Thursday, October 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the Dryden Senior High School. This hearing' concerns itself with the location`-of'imp'roved Route 13, also known as the Appala- chian Development Highway, between Warren Road in the Town of Ithaca and its intersection with Route 81 in the vicinity of Cortland. WATER AUTHORITY: Comm. Downing introduced a motion proposing the formation of a Water Authority consisting of members to represent the City, Town of Ithaca and Village of Cayuga Heights proportionate to their respective populations , to be financed similarly, and to be charged with 'the responsibility of developing the natural water and water-related recreational resources of this area to provide the Greater Ithaca area with an adequate water supply now and in the future. To carry out this proposal, he recommended that a Committee of the Board and a similar Committee appointed by the Common Council be authorized to meet with representatives of the Town and Village to bring to the Council and this Board legislative proposals leading to the establishment of such an Authority. Alderman Robinson suggested that the Public Works & County Relations Comm. of the Council & the Water & Sewer Ccnimittee of the Board of Public Works could act in such matter if necessary. His motion`failed for lack of a second. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Water & Sewer Committee be authorized to 'request a meeting with the Public Works & County Relations Committee of the Council to discuss the formation of a Water Authority as recommended by Comm. Downing. Carried. SCHUYLER PLACE PARKING: Alderman Nichols asked that the Board consider permitting 24-hour, parking on Schuyler Place. By Ccmm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that her request be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee, for study and report. Comm. Downing recommended approval of the request since it had already been studied by the Committee. After some further discussion, a vote was taken on the motion which resulted 'as follows : AYES: 5 NAYS: 1 - Downing Carried. SPENCER ROAD WATER RATES: On recommendation of the City Attorney, the matter of adjusting the water rates in the Elmira Road area, annexed to the City on January 1, 1958, was re- ferred to the Water & Sewer Committee for study'and report. WYCKOFF AVENUE LIGHTI1jG: Comm. Leary inquired again about better lighting in the north- in the vicinity of Wyckoff Avenue and Heights Court. It was indicated that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas was moving as fast as possible in its improved lighting program and the matter was left with the Mayor. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m. r Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk. Hunna Johns , Mayor -BOARD OF PUBLIC WORiiS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, September 23, 1970 Town of Lansing Y2650 66.40 ✓ A. J. Eckert, Inc. F2650 13.05 Village of Cayuga Fits. G2650 16.80 Frank L. Bliss G1908 16.87 Legrace G. Benson G1908 16.87 Donald P Dietrick F1919 15,00 Lansing Water Dist. # 1 F'1939 14.48 Ignacio Serrano F'1919 128.10, Fred J. Small F'1919 128.85 City pf lthaca F2659 386.82 . City of Ithaca F'2659 5.71 City of Ithaca Water 1 F'1919 3000;00 `--1057-.81 !a3"",� Y/ Sewer 50°54 Total 1108.95 APPROVED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE #521 City School District A2002 127050 #522 General Adjustment Bureau A2659 2.00 13 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. October 14, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, Leary, Putney, Downing, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - McGee OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 3 -' Nichols, Robinson, Conley Acting Traffic Engineer - Gombas Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt, - Hannan City Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Engineer - Schlieder MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. CORNELL STREET SIDEWALKS: The Clerk reported the Council had requested the Board to review the need for sidewalks on the east side of Cornell Street adjacent to school {w= property and the condition of walks adjacent to Central School. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary r RESOLVED, that the Council's request be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. CAMPBELL AVENUE DEED: - Attorney Weinstein presented, a-,deed from A. L. Hull et al to the city covering a portion of Campbell Avenue, in a northerly direction fram;an,existig creek, and he recommended its acceptance. By ,Comm,. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the deed to a portion of Campbell Avenue be accepted and filed. Carried. BIDS - TRUCK RENTAL: The Supt. reported receipt of bids on rental of trucks for removal of silt from the .silt dam on Burns Road as follows : a). JameqL'_C.;, Mix Trucking Company - one 10 cubic-yard truck @ $12.70 per hour for a idfiiiiii of eight�:hours per day and five days per week. bl) ]Karry. E...- Irynch- Trucking - two 12 cubic-yard trucks_ ,Q *15_ q0 each, per hour. c) Landstrom Gravel C asy ,- 10 cubic-yard trucks @ .13._50 ;per.hqur, .12 cubic-yard trucks 15.00 per hour. _. By- Comm. Yengo.; seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the bids on truck rental be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for wady and repast. Carried. EQtTLPMENT PURCHASES.:, .By, Comm. Yengo: _se conde d,.by ,Cc upp•.� Putney,- RESOLVED, _that.the C6mkan,.Council be requested to amend-.the ;authorized equipment, pur- chases, for 1970 by adding one ;trash .pump under, accqunts F'2654,, Water Fund-Shop Equip. , and .G110-C_, Sewer Fund,- Shop. Equipment. Carried. ,BIDS SURPLUS MATERIALS: The Supt. reported receipt of one bid for the removal; of surplus materials from the site of the proposed Buffalo Street extension aB follows: Northerfi_,Lights Bridge .Company will,remove the .surpluk materials„from the: site. at a cost. of,$1,000.,00 to,the_ City, BY Coz€ .. heart seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED', that a contract be awarded to Northern Lights Bridge Company to remove the surplus materials from the site of the proposed Buffalo Street Extension for the total sum of $1,Q00.00_ in accordance, with .the terms ,of it$_ bid submitted,October 13th and $Yid specifications dated. September ,2,_ 1970.. Carried. ,URBAN,,pMEWAL=SIDEWALK REPAIW.: .., By Comm. Leary:.. q"pnded. by Comm., Downing, RESOLVED;;` t1i the Urbah Renewal .Agency be authorize4 to, make sidewalk repairs of a temporary nature around the old Ithaca. Hotel .block, with the provigim that,this per- Carried. mission be limited to ten months. -1 -2- October 14, 1970 HULL-HAZARD PAYMENT: By Comm. Golder:seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that an invoice in the amount -of $6';807,15, payable to Hull-Hazard, Inc. for contract work completed through Sept.' 30th- on 'the Columbia Street pedestrian-utility bridge.,be approved for payment. Carried. SOUTHWEST PARK BALL FIELDS: By Coma. Leary: seconded by Comn. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the construction of a grassed area for four slowball playing fields' in, Soathwest'Pa.rk as''requested by Common Council on October 7th. Attorney Weinstein called attention to Sec. 5-27 of the Charter, as codified, giving the Board power to adopt- and execute plans for the laying out, improvement and mainten- ance of parks in the City. Alderman Robinson entered at this point in the proceedings. He` called.attention to the continued shortage of ball fields at Inlet Park pending future developme #t„of the area and felt that the proposed fields at Southwest Park would help immens,ly during this development period. Motion carried. CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES' W91N: Cram. Leary reported that Tcmpkins County Chapter of Civil Service Employees' Assn. had requested the use of a vacant room in the basement of 108 E. Green Street for purposes of the Association. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, 'that the request be denied. - Carried. Alderman Conley entered at this point in the proceedings. URBAN RENEWAL REQUEST: Comm. Leary reported that the Urban Renewal Agency had requested space in Parking Lot "G” for a tractor trailer and three cars from October 30th through November 4, 1970, for use in connection with the temporary lease of other property owned by the Ur;,)an Renewal Agency. The'_'Uxlrah `�Renewal Agency leases Parking Lot "G" to the City for $1.00 per year. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Gold& RESOLVED, that the Urban Renewal Agency be authorized to stand a tractor trailer and three cars in Parking Lot "G" from October 30th to November 4, 1970, without charge. Carried. E. CLINTON STREET PARKING LOT: Comm. Leary reported the request received frown PBA on Sept. 23rd for construCtio "of a six to ei$1z'� root fence around the East Clinton Street parking lot, opposite Police Headquarteri,`'wa estimated to cost approximately $6,000.00. By Comm. Leary: sedonde ' by COinn .Go1ae ` RESOLVED, that`-:the-iPBA'-request''be' referY'edAo the Chief of Police for recommendation. Carried. WYCKOFF AVENUE LIGHTING: Mayor Johns reported that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corp. had curtailed its improved street lighting program and that it would not be pursued again until after Jan. lst unless in case of emergencies. OLGA POTORTI APPOINTMENT: By Ccmm. -Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOL , D, that Mrs. Olga Potorti be provisionally appointed Senior Stenographer in the Superintendent's office at an annual salary of $5,527.00, effective retroactively to October 5, 1970; and further that the Civil Service Commission be requested to hold an exam for this position. Carried. TRANSFERS: �By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing P.ESOLVED, that the Cormon Council be requested to make the following transfers in accounts of the Public Works Department: From account A115-Refuse Disposal, line 309, Gas & Oil, $193.27; from line 418, Equip. Maintenance, $114.53; from line 419, Property Maintenance, $96.40; from line 420, Pest Control, $839.80; and frcm the General Fund Contingency Account, $619.00 to account A114_Waste Collection, line 3121 Equipment Parts & Supplies, $1,540.00; and to line 418, Equipment Maintenance, $350.00, to provide for a deficit in account Al14 and for equipment, supplies, and repair services,. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee, as listed on audit abstract #19-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. BOARD Or PUBLIC WORKS PLOCEE'DINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Oct. 14, 1970 City of Ithaca F2659 425.01` it U It 11919 419.88 - tt q it F1919 412.50 it Il it k2659 14.49 It N - it F2659 132.99 Robert C. Weidmaier x1919 195.30 --- City of Ithaca 11102 32.92 F1919 5.80 38.72 - Town of Lansing F1939 14.48 " to It It F1939 12.83- Josephine Heath . 11919 30,00 ithaca High School 91908 15.05. Ithaca College G1908 21.29 Ithaca Collage F1917 46.76- Cornell University F1917 41.92 Mary Markowitz G1908 15.19 George harper G1908 16.87 James Carey G1908 20.39 Irving «Alen G1908 15.19. Donald 111cLaugilin x1.102 25.08 F1919 21.36 46.44 Alvah Dorn F1919 15.00__ Warren Lobdell F1919 15.00` Eugene Painter F1919 15.00- i�enneth Andrew G1908 16.87 teary Shalaby G1908 16.87- Cayuga Apartments G1908 17.10 Marilyn Wallace 11919 208.20 G1908 138.80 347.00 Ceracchi Co, Inc. 11919' 166.50 G1908 111.00 277.50" Robert Langhans G1908 226.80 ' Roger Bishop 11919 187.57 " Ralph S. Marvin 11919 237.57 State School for Girls F1939 63.05 City of -Ithaca F1919 82.50 it It to F1939 76.12- is it is F1919 120.00 George Morrison F1919 1.f James Love G1908 14.10 Joseph 0. Ciaschi G1908 27.94 City of Ithaca k2650 7028- it It to F2650 12.76- It It It F2650 2.00- Willett Frank 11919 215.19 G1908 143.46 358.65- Maurice b'arion F1102 376.88- Total 4463.86 .: Water 3646.94 Sewer 816.92 APPROVED BY FINANCE C0VIMITTLE I � i #523 Cornell University A2659 19.2:5 -3- October 14, 1970 APPOINTEMNTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board approves the following appointments in the Construction and Maintenance Division: a) Raymond C. Wiiki, a Laborer I at $2.43 per hour, effective October 5, 1970 b) Charles R. Matthews, a Truck Driver at $2.90 per hour, effective October 11, 1970 c) Ernest A. Vann, a Truck Driver at $2.90 per hour, effective October 11, 1970 d) Melvin A. Moore, Patrick B. Ryant, and Wayne R. Cooper, Laborers I at $2.43 per hr. , effective October 11, 1970. Carried. BIDS - BUS ADVERTISING: By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to Morton Stern Advertising for advertising on the City's buses in accordance with terms of its bid submitted Aug. 10, 1970; and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign and execute it upon approval thereof by the City Attorney. Carried. STEWART AVENUE CROSSING: Comm. Downing inquired about safety conditions at the Stewart Avenue-State Street crossing and wondered if a.traffic light would help at this location. After some discussion it was concluded that all possible precautions were being taken at present and that existing street conditions preclude the installation of a traffic light at this location. T_d SPEED LIMITS:, Comm. Leary recommended a 15 mph speed limit for the 300 blocks of West Buffalo, North Plain, West Court and North Albany Streets. After some discussion, his recommendation was referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Board requests the Common Council to amend the traffic ordinance to provide a 40 mph speed limit on Park Road and Taughannock Blvd. ,, from the traffic light on West State Street northerly to the city limits on Taughannock Blvd. Alderman Robinson recommended the Parking & Traffic Committee consider the erection of "Caution - children at play" signs in this area. Motion carried. WATER SUPPLY: Comm. Downing advised that tests made by Tompkins County Dept. of Health indicated that water in the Inlet, near the Golf Course , was sometimes better than at Clinton Street, that water at Clinton Street appeared to be of minimum standard, and that water near the Cayuga Lumber yard showed some sewage. He felt it would be difficult to predict what it would be like at low-level periods when in all likeldhood the supply would have to be drawn back from the lake - a source that has not yet been determined to be free from mercury and/or other pollutions . He advised further that tests made in a well at the "Old Hundred" and other wells owned by the City indicated the water to be excellent - needing only treatment for hardness and iron content. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Com. Golder RESOLVED, that Tompkins County Health Department be requested to investigate the quality of water available from Cayuga Inlet and wells located in Inlet Valley and make recom- mendations to this Board on which would be superior to furnish the City with an interim source of water supply. Supt. Dingman felt the City should await a study of this problem being made by its con- sulting engineers and when received it could be submitted to the Health Department for review. AYES: 2 - Downing, Golder NAYS: 3 - Leary, Yengo, Putney Motion defeated. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 5 :00 p.m. �.. Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk 4unna Johns, Mayor i 36 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. October 28, 1970 PRESENT: Commissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing., Golder ABSENT: Mayor - Johns OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen 3 - Nichols, Robinson, Conley Controller - Russell Attorney - Weinstein Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey Asst. Traffic Engineer - Gombas In the absence of Mayor Johns, Comm. Yengo, Vice-Chairman of the Board, presided. MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. RALPH MARVIN BILL: Mr. Ralph Marvin appe are d before the Board and protested a bill he had received for installing a new water service to his property located at 106 S. Quarry Street because it included an amount of $73.57 for cutting off an old service which he did not feel he was responsible for. He was joined by Roger Bishop who had a similar complaint about his bill for a service to his property located at 115 Ferris Place. Both contended they were advised that they could relocate the service line anywhere they des- ired without being informed of the charges for cutting off the old service. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Cam. McGee RESOLVED, that the complaints be referred to the Water & Sewer Committee for review and report. Carried. PUBLIC HEARING - SIDEWALKS: The Clerk reported he had notified all property owners, against wham sidewalk assessments had been levied by the Board on September 9th, that the Board would hold a hearing on the assessments at this meeting. No one appeared to be heard thereon and it was moved by Comm. Leary, seconded by Ccmm. McGee and carried that the public hearing be closed. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Ceram. Leary WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held by this Board on assessments levied for the construction of sidewalks at various locations in the City of Ithaca as detailed in the following schedule, and the property owners affected have been afforded an opportunity to be heard as provided by the City Charter, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the said assessments in the total amount of $2,726.66 which were levied by the Board on September 23, 1970 be and are hereby finally approved and recommended to the Council for confirmation in accordance with the following schedule: LOCATION OWNER FOOTAGE COST + 1.0% _ ASSESSMENT 904 N. Aurora St. Eldred A. Wimer V-25 s.f. 33.75 3.38 37.13 520 E. Buffalo St. Victor D. Borst 4"-475 s.f. 641.25 64.13 705.38 60 E. 42nd St. New York, N. Y. 122 Farm St. Alice Sherwood V-390 s.f. 526.50 52.65 579.15 302 E. Lincoln St. Mary Keirns V-75 s.f. 101.25 10.13 111.38 924-26 E. State St. David D. Comey V-250 s .f. 337.50 33.75 371.25 948 E. State St. Curtis P. Nettels V-250 s.f. 337.50 V-75 s.f. 116.25 5+x375 45.38 499.13 929 N. Tioga St. Casper L. Fenner V-25 s.f. 33.75 3.38 37.13 812 David Road Ludlowville, N.Y. 306 University Ave. Kenneth H. Fish 4"-75 s.f. 101.25 10.13 111.38 312 University Ave. Eugenia VanCleef Est. 4"-185 s.f. 249.75 24.98 274.73 % Courtney Crawford Seneca Bldg. Ithaca, N.Y. TOTAL $ 2,726.66 -2- October 28, 1970 STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM: Comm, Leary reported that N.Y.S. Electric & Gas Corporation had advised the Superintendent that it was unable to complete the relighting of the P:crtheast area of the City in accordance with the five-year plan because funds for this purpose had been exhausted. He read a letter to the Supt. on the subject as follows : Dear Mr. Dire;mar.: vct 26, 1970 The necessary approvals for the fourth year street lighting plan are now being sought. Upo--. completion of this process , we will order the necessary equipment and begin con- s3.Muction so.etir_:e after the first of the year. We are unable to give a specific time b-.it this project should be completed by the spring of next year. If I can -.e of a:,y further assistance, please feel free to contact me." Signed: J. W. Turner Industrial Sales Enginc-�r Comm. Downing; entered at this point in the proceedings. MEETINGS: Asst. Supt. Hannan advised that the next meeting of the Board would fall on Nov. 11th, Vetnrans' Day, which is a legal holiday and that the Board's second meeting in Yovember would fall on Nov, 25th,. Thanksgiving Eve. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that the Board's regular meeting scheduled for Nov. 11th be postponed until Wednesday, Nov. 18th at 4:00 p.m,. ; and that .the Board's regular meeting a.chedule& for P,To--. 25th be cancelled, Carried. Alderman Rob12_nson- entered at this point in the. proceedings. .SE1,,TAG?; TREATMETT PLANT 'AID.: Asst. Supt.. .Hannan reviewed contents of a_ letter_, dated. October 12,. 1970, received from N.Y. State Dept. of Environmental Conservation which was addressed to .the Mayor and Common Council regarding state aid for operation and mainten- ance of the Sewage Treatment Plant for the fiscal year of 1969. It approved a grant in the total net -amount of $43,39.8•.95-.for ,this period which .represented one==third of-,.the, direct cost for operation and maintenance of the plant during this period. .1t :indir-ated that approval of- the city's subsequent. application for ai;d would be_ dependexit_ on accept- oble operation and maintenance of the plant ,and.progress demonstrated on the following item: Initiate a study and corrective program for elimination of excessive infiltration and direct storm and- ground water disc?-.�.rge to the sanitary sewer system. Assistant Supt. Hannan indicated that work was proceeding to meet all state requirements in this respect and could. fcrc-_ no in meeting them. TRANSFERS: By Coma. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary 'RESOZVED, that the' Controller b.e requeste'.d to make the following tr.ans.fera,,•.i.n� the;_ accounts of the. Water. & Sewer Division c FROM: , F26o-i=413 - Water Shed Equipment Rental - $5 ,000 TO : 7260-1-101 - Water Shed Labor . Parried. BIDS - TRU7n RE"TTAL: Assistant Supt. Hannan advised that it was now too late in the season to remove silt from the silt dam. By Comm. Putney:. seconded by Comm. Leary . RESOLVED, that the bids for rental of trucks for the removal of silt from the silt dam on Burns Road; which were .receive.d on O-ctober.13-,,,,1970,,: be re-jected; •and that, the..City Clerk be authorized to-notify the. bidders of.,this. action. _Carried. Alderman Conley entered at this point in .the ..proceedings. ' . TRUCK PAYMENTS: Controller Russell requested approval of-two invoices for rent of- trucks 'to remove ri'lt from the silt dam,. prior to, Sept..• 10, 1970, �-as fO11oWS.:,, ; ti Harry Lynch in the amount of $1,200.00 and Lee Tompkins in the amount of $600.00 BY Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that a voucher in .the amount of $11200;00; payable to .Harry Lynch, and another -Toucher in the amount of $600.00, payable to Lee Tompkins , for the rental of their trucks for the removal of-.Silt from -the silt dau be .approved for payment..'... Carried. 138 -3- October 28, 1970 U.D.C. LICENSE AGREEMEP?T: Comm. Putney reported the Urban Development Corp. had presented a license agreement whereby the City agrees to permit Ithaca Elm Maple Houses, Inc. to occupy portions of the road leading to the Elm Street storage tank for the construction of a building in exchange for an agreement by the UDC to save the City harmless, and to provide suitable continuous access to the water tank and to hold the City harmless from liens and encumbrances which might be placed against the property during the term of the agreement . The agreement provides further that the City may terminate the agreement on 21 days written notice in which case UDC shall restore the premises to its original con- d=tion and that expenditures for work undertaken on the premises will be at UDC's sole risk. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the license agreement on behalf of the City. Carried. MORRIS HEIGHTS: Comm. Leary reported that the Mayor had again received a letter from Mrs. ;iikula, 110 Morris Heights , asking that the City accept the responsibility of Morris Heights as a city street. B;- Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney MSOLVED, that the request received from Mrs. Mikula be referred to the Highway Committee for study and report. Carried. BIDS - TREES: Comm. McGee reported bids were received on October 26th for furnishing the City with 20 street trees as follows: White Nurseries, Mecklenburg, N.Y. - 20 crimson king maple trees 480.00 Kelly Bros. Nurseries, Inc. , Dansville, N.Y. - " " " it to 494.00 C.H. Stuart & Co. , Inc. , Newark, N.Y. - " " " " " 659.00 By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to White Nurseries for furnishing the City with 20 crimson maple trees for the total sum of $480.00 in accordance with the terms of its bid and the specifications , dated October 16„ 1970. Carried. BIDS - TENNIS COURTS: Comm. Leary reported bids were received on October 26th for re- s;i.:-facing the tennis- courts at Stewart Park as follows : Dyer--Fitts Construction Co. , Inc. $5 ,125.00 Paul Mancini & Sons Inc. 3,990.00 By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that these bids be rejected due to lack of sufficient funds; and that the Supervisor be directed to request sufficient funds for this work in the 1971 budget. Carried. VACUUM CLEANER PURCHASE: Comm. Leary reported that the Bldgs . & Grounds Division pur- chased a vacuum cleaner but that the purchase order had been rejected because it was not on the list of authorized equipment approved by the Council in the 1970 budget. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Common Council be requested to add one vacuum cleaner to the 1970 authorized purchase list for budget account A-74, line 250. Carried. DEWITT PARK: Comm. Leary recommended approval of a request from Tompkins County to temporarily occupy a small area in DeWitt Park to be used during the demolition of the old Ithaca College Theatre and Museum. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the request of Tompkins County Department of Public Works to occupy 25 feet of DeWitt Park in front of the old Ithaca College Theatre and Museum temporarily be granted with the following provisions : a) That the County shL11 erect and maintain a suitable snow fence or other enclosure to separate the work area from the rest of the park b) That the County shall agree to repair any damage to park plantings , grass and side- -,alks. Carried. E. CLINTON STREET PARKING LOT: Comm. Leary reported the Chief of Police had indicated the need for a fence around the parking lot on the south side of E. Clinton Street oppo- site the Hall of Justice Building. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to request sufficient funds in the 1971 budget for this purpose. Carried. BOARD 01 PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNT'S RECEIVABLE Oct. 28, 1970 Town of Ithaca 11939 $ 59.77 it ►' It F1939 346.29 it ►' It 11939 76.47 it n It F1939 211.26 it It F1939 337.83 it " it F1939 110.21 it ►' It 61926 57.48 Village of Cayuga hts. 1"1939 60.35 Town of Dryden G1926 517.24 Ithaca College F1919 125.91 John E. Lowe G1250 30.96 Donald burgess G1250 7.20 huldah Vanderker G1250 7.20 Herbert Monkemeyer G1250 7.20 Morse Chain Co. G1250 175.00 Grigor Grigorov G1250 7.20 64 R woodin G1250 7.20 Peter Torchia G1250 7.20 City of Ithaca 11102 8.00 Tarn of Lansing 1'1939 12.83 City of Ithaca 1'1919 127.50 Cornell University F1102 392.00 Adelbert Hull G1908 1281,25 lawn of Ithaca 1114 1523.89 Zompkins Co. Hospital 11'-8X 1666.83 City of Ithaca 11919 97.50 Village of Montour 11939 86.82 Eastern hts. .Inc. G1908 17.21 Herbert Laube G1908 13.40 inanley Thaler F1102 25.08 F1919 17.80 42.88 Chi Psi House G1908 16.87 Ithaca,College G1908 15.01 Samuel Hall G1908 15,01 John R. Evans F1919 15.00 llorence Phillips G1908 20.81 Alcor Inc. G1908 16.87 Stanley Palmer G1908 11.87 High Speed Check 11eighers ,x'1919 187,29 it to « it F1919 Total 236.79 Water 5725.42 Total $ 7957.60 Sewer 2232.18 Approved by 1'inance Committee d: -4- October 28, 1970 LEAVE OF ABSENCE: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that a three-month's leave of absence, without pay, be granted to the following employees for purposes of convalescence: William Hillick, a Bus Driver, from September 24, 1970 Mrs. C.on_Stance Stark, a Sr. Acct. Cler'k', from N©v, 7, 1970 Carried. LANDFILL - CITY DUMP PROJECT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Finance Department be formally notified that the maximum cos.ts, of the capital project H890-106 will have a maximum cost of $40,000.00 and, therefore .,425,000. may be transferred out of this account to reduce indebtedness".• Ca.rred. APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: •s,�,,conded,:by,.! �, L'eary '`' RESOLVED, that the .following appointments be approved: John L. Brown, Jr. , Laborer I in the Bldgs. & Grounds. Di'v. at. the rate of ..$2.43 per hour, �igiffective October 19, 1970 Roland F. Cardonia, Laborer I in the Bldgs. & Grounds Div. at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective October 26, 1970 a .. ;;r•, . Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Coffin. Golder RESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee , as listed on audit abstract #20-1970, be approved for payment; and"that the bills receivable be approved; for payment. Carried. BUS REPORT: Comm. Downing presented a bus report for the months of July - September shoring comparison with the two preceding years. It showed-a net loss before capital invel�tment of $5 ,942.7.9.4and after'6+. -$9'•;5$6'•87 for the, period. It was received and ordered filed. On motion the meeting was adjourned at 4:45 p.m. u,. 1 ,7 lei Geo.' A:r B1ean.,- City Clerk 1 Mr! J. Y go ."Vic hairman .: �t 1.40 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. November 18, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Leary, Yengo, Putney, Golder, McGee, Downing OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen (47- Saccucci, Robinson, Nichols, Conley City Engineer - Schlieder Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller - Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Deputy City Clerk - Grey Asst, to Superintendent - Dougherty MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded by the Clerk. JOSEPH SCAGLICNE BILL:- Attorney Abbott appeared on behalf of Joseph Scaglione and asked that this bill, paid under protest be settled as it had been going on for years. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the refund for the cost of installation of a water service at 311 Lincoln Street in the amount of $217.84 be denied. After much discussion, Mayor Johns asked for a roll call vote which resulted in the following: Comm. Leary VOTING NO Comm. Golder VOTING NO Comm. Putney VOTING NO Comm. McGee VOTING NO Comm. Yengo VOTING YES Comm. Downing VOTING NO Moti on De fe ate d. By Comm. Downing: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the refund for the cost of installation of a water service at 311 Lincoln Street in the amount of $217.84 be approved and a check in this amount be drawn to the favor of Joseph Scaglione. Carried. GOLF COURSE FEES FOR HIGH SCHOOL: The Clerk read a letter from Donald J. Culligan asking for a reciprocal agreement in letting six boys from the Ithaca High School Golf team have free use of the course during the golfing season. He cited the free use of the swimming pool and gymnasium by the school to the Youth Bureau. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the letter be referred to the Buildings & Grounds Committee. Carried. VELMA EDSALL: Commissioner Yengo informed the Board of the death of Velma Edsall, wife of Cornelius Edsall, caretaker of Stewart Park. By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board of Public Works hereby expresses its sincere sympathy to employee Cornelius Edsall on the untimely death of his wife, Carried. DEWITT PARK COMMIT' : Supt. Dingman reported that Mr's. Simpson would like to convey her appreciation and that of the Dewitt Park Committee on the planting aria care of the flowers and shrubs in Dewitt Park and also for the cooperation that the Board has given the committee. WILCOX PRESS BILL: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Invoice #6788 to Wilcox Press in the amount of $1,899.46 be expunged. Carried. RALPH MARVIN BILL: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that the requests of Ralph Marvin and Roger Bishop for relief from bills for cutting off the water service to 106 Quarry Street and 115 Ferris Place be denied. Mr. Marvin then explained again on the Nature of the bill and after much discussion Comm. Yengo withdrew his motion & Comm. Leary withdrew his second in favor of a new motion. By Cornet. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Dowering RESOLVED, that the bills submitted to Ralph Marvin and Roger Bishop be reduced by $73.57 each. Carried. 14 .1 -2- November 182 1970 COLUMBIA STREET BRIDGE: Supt. Dingman reported that Hull-Hazard had informed him that the Columbia Street utility bridge was complete and that Modjeski & Masters had inspected it and had determined that it had been completed in accordance with the plans and specifica- tions and recommended that the City accept it. By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the request of Hull-Hazard Inc. for acceptance of the pedestrian-utility bridge across Six Mile Creek at Columbia Street be approved. Carried. HULL-HAZr>RD PAYMENT: Comm. Golder reported that the final payment of Hull-Hazard Inc. for the Columbia Street bridge had been presented in the amount of $34,871.69. Ald. Robinson .sked Supt. Dingman if final figures had been tabulated as to cost and Mr. Dingman reported hat approximately $222,000.00 was the final figure. He also questioned paying the 10% .cetainer and was informed by Attorney Weinstein that a one year performance bond was on file to cover this . By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that the final payment to Hull-Hazard, Inc. in connection with the Columbia Street pedestrian-utility bridge in the amount of $34,871.69 be approved. Carried. INVENTORY RATING OF EXISTING BRIDGES SCHOOL: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Leary :-":RESOLVED, that the City Engineer be authorized to attend a short course on Inventory --'Rating of Existing Bridges to be held at Cornell University January 20th to January 22, �"1971. The authorization is to include the cost of instruction and materials and also -'instructional costs . Carried. ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE CONTRACT: By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the contract of Campbell Elevator Company for maintenance of the elevator in City Hall for the period of December 1, 1970 to November 30,. 1971 :at .a.monthly cost . of $185.87 be approved. Carried. MUTE SWAN: Comm. Leary reported that Stewart Park had received a Mute Swan_as a gift from the Ornithology Laboratory and that it was now in the park. By Comm. Leary: .seconded by Comm. Putney RESOLVED, that the Clerk be requested to thank Mr. Tate and the Ornithology Laboratory t Sapsucker Woods for the gift of a Mute Swan and for their cooperation in the manage- ent of the duck pond at Stewart Park. Carried. APPOINTMENT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Harry E. Koserski be appointed a maintenance man -in the Bldgs .-..& Grounds Division at $2.61 per hour, effective November 2, 1970. Carried. SEWER PLANT OPERATORS: Comm. Putney reported that the titles of Chief Sewer Plant Operator Sewer Plant Operator and Sewer Plant Trainee were requested to be, raised one grade by the C.S.E.A. Alderman Robinson questioned the fact that negotiations were now in process and this should be settled by the negotiating committee. Comm. Putney explained_'that this was being done at the request of the negotiating committee. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the request of the Tompkins County Civil Service Employee's Association, City of Ithaca Unit, asking that the titles of Chief Sewer Plant Operator, S&wer Plant Operator and Sewer Plant Operator Trainee be raised one grade in addition -to any increases which may be granted to other employees through C.S.E.A. contract negotiations for 1971 be accepted. Carried. TRANSFERS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVE, that the Controller be requested to make the following transfers AMOUNT: $60,00 FROM A76-433 - Public Works Administration - Travel 10 A76-310 - Public Works Administration - Office Supplies ,MOUNT: $200.00 FROM A74B-302 - Community Service Bldg. - Bldg, Maint. Supplies TO A74B-419 - Community Service Bldg. - Property Maintenance AMOUNT: $421.00 FROM A201-420 - Parks & Forestry - Pest Control - 200.00 _ A201A-250 - Stewart Park - Other Equipment - 221.00 TO A201A-314 - Stewart Park - Constr. Materials & Supplies +� * * * Carried, �_4 -3- November 18, 1970 PUBLIC WORKS EXECUTIVE PAYROLL: By Comm: Putney:. seconded by::.Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that the Board at its next meeting recommend -raises of the Board of Public Works executive payroll. Carried. AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comii. Yengo RESOLVED, that ,the bills audited and approved by the Finance Committee as listed on Audit Abstract #21-1970 be approved for payment and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried. CITY BUS TOUR: -By' Comm'. Downing: seconded by' Comm. YengQ. RESOLVED, that the Supt be authorized to conduct a:bus tour..,of the Cap.lta.l ,Improvements projects and other city installations of current fiscal interest on Saturday morning, November 28, 1970 starting from City Hall at 8:30 a.m.;;, ,Carried. It is further. recommended that all Commissioners .of Public Works : Aldermen elect, and members and staff of the Planning Board and the Youth Bureau be invited to participate in the tour. Carried. HOSPITAL BU$.,RU,[ Comm. 'Leary reported,that the;County�fee4s; the,City. should take over the defic t,, of the Puffs, operation to the hospital: He-.remin.d&4'; the;Otard that-,:t =s- run was instigated by th ounty and he has a letter in his file showing,:04s. . ss.t. to the Supt. Doughexfty.•,reported that by eliminating the nights and Saturday runs..t4,at .the deficit would drop. Comm. Leary suggested that the Board of Public Works Bus Committee, the Finance Committee of the Common Council and the, Commi.ttee from the County meet before Deceanber,l4, 19,70* as this is when the :contract expires-, . . By Comm. Qownirig; ,seconded by Comm. Pidthey f ' RESOLVED, that tYiis matter be turned over to the Bus Committee so that they can pursue it further. Carried, LIGHTING ON EAST HILL: Alderman Nichols pretested the, fact that .tbie Gas & Electric Co, had stopped their street_lighting plan due to a lack.•-of_,;funds.' She felt that ,with the seven incidents at Cornelfthat they shduld:proeeed with tyhe..plan. Mays or: J,c�hns,`said this had been discussed-with the Gas &' Electric��and that. they were starting, imme"diately to continue with this plan. .,. ELM STREET HOUSING: Attorney Weinstein• reported that U.�,.C. had reached,the point of water-main inst allati oh', By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Putney' F,E QPLVED., that the Superintendent be authorized to approve this move when he `is satisfied that the that have been met:. Carried TRAFFIC LIGHTS: Gomm. .Downing reported that the traffic, lights in the Ci ty -i#nrmved' immensely iii 'the past few months and wished 1,Q,,thank ,the, ..�upt- and stuff .fob �he better-` went. SPENCE 2 .ROAD RATE: 'Alderman Robinson wdnted to know h&d been $one -'about the'`,rate and or�e,.half charge to' the Sb'oncer Road ,area. Alderman Saccucci said. 'this''had 'beeen"'ut T , ; into committee some-ice 'agd:and he also: waq, :being asked by the residents dbout' t-his Attorney Weinstein''rel5orted'that the Water & ,Sewer Committee, was '.still working on this and that they were n t 'ready for a report at this time. On motion tote meeting was adjourned at 5 :00 p.m. J. /* f stobe rt G. "Grey, Dep. City Cle k A:. Hun:in Mes a ;T5 BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Nov. 18, 1;,70 City of Ithaca F1916 67.56 if It " F1916 73.19 it it F1919 589.24 Ithaca College G1908 13.40 Morse Chain F1919 25.32 Town of Lansing F1939 12.83 Hulls Plumbing Co. F2(50 20.16 City of Ithaca F2<59 476.32 n n if F2679 62.87 Town of Newfield Water Dist. F1933 71.66 Knights of Columbus G1908 233.50 George 11. Healy 91908 16.70 Town of Ithaca F1939 15,158.89 Francis R. Geddry G1908 16.87 First Cong. Church G1908 20.42 Ethel Dailey G1908 16.87 Co-operative Consumers Soc., Inc. 61908 236.34 9. G. Ithaca Corp. G1908 69.53 6. G. Ithaca Corp. F1919 -1831.85 1221.23 - G1908 3,053.08 rdalker Smith G1250 7.20 Geoffrey V. Chester G1250 15.48 George Zonitch G1250 14.40 Anthony Leonardo G1250 14.40 Cornell University G1250 19,791.00 Lulu Hornbrook Est. G1908 18.60 Larry Caldwell F1919 9.13 6.09 G1908 15.22 It if F1919 9.13 6.09 £1908 15.22 Immaculate Conception Church G1908 11.87 A. L. Hull G1908 33.74 Mancini & Sons G2650 32.85 Grinnel Corp. F2650 70.38 Water 18,1,79,53 Total 40,275.11 Sewer 21.,796.58 APPROVED BY FINANCE COPLTITTEE / #524 New York State Electric & Gas A1603 85.00 #525 New YYrk State Electric & Gas A1603 2.00 #526 Tompkins County Hospita 1 A2,iM 5172.88 #527 New York State Electric & Gas A1902 3922.80 7528 New York Telephone Co. A1902 2356.00 -(, '3 1_4i BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA, NEW YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p.m. D^cerber 9, 1970 PRESENT: Mayor - Johns Commissioners (6) - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney, Downing; Golder OTHERS PRESENT: Aldermen r3—) - Nichols, Conley, Robinson Engineer -• Sch=ieder Attorney - Weinstein Controller - Russell Supt. of Public Works - Dingman A,' ' _ .:-. _ •• Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan City C'e k_- Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty _ Deputy Clem: - Gray MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorae_ by the Clerk. SEliAGE TREATMENT PLANT STATE AID: Comm. Yengo presented a letter, Gated November 25s, 1970, from P . Hannan, Assistant Supt,, which was addressed to New' Yo-Ar "'t-ate Dept, of Environmental Conservation regarding the City's application for state ail for operation and maintenance of its Sewage Treatment Plant. 'Mr. Hannan's letter v:^s is reply to a letter, dated October 16, 1970, from the State regarding the subject nat;.er. y By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Mr. Hannan's reply with respect to the City's application to New York State for a grant to aid in the operation and maintenance of its Sewage Treatment Plant be approved and adopted as a policy by the Board; and' that a cry 'of'? J.- r.,.ly be appended to and made a part of the minutes of this session. Carried ELM ,STREET.HOUSING PROJECT - RIGHT-OF-WAY..ETC: The Supt. reported that .N, : Y.. S. UDC, had completed construction of a relocated 12-inch water main, crossing the property - former ,of Weiner, to feed the Elm Street water tank. The original location of this water main:iiiterfered with the construction of the UDC housing project in this area. He re- ported that,.UDC had presented a new right-gf,,way including right, title and interes' to the new r;:' '~., that the department had inspected and tested the main and agreed it was ready for acceptance by the City, and that he had no objection to the release of right, t-it1'U-'!a'M-i'nrUrest, its the original water rain and right-of-way. By Conm.' Yengo: seconded by Corm. Downing RESOLVED., that the Board of Public ':Yorks approve the release of right, title, and in- terest in a certain. 12-inch water main and i*s right-of-way.whieh crossed. the land for- rierly of Weiner, now of the New York State UDC, and which is more completely described in a Deed from,the City of Ithaca to the New York State UDC, dated December, 1970, ..and, BE -IT-MRTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Public !Yorks accepts the new right-of-way, and 12-inch water main crossing land conveyed by Weiner to, the New York State UDC, .whi-zh is moirepa:rt�culo.rl)r described in a Deed,of the New York State UDC to the City of Ithaca' dated December, 1970. Carried SPENCER ROAD WATER RATES: Conn. Yengo presented a.,.Menorandum from. the Superintendent which 'iMeweg the matter of rate and one-half paid by residents of the Spencer Road area which was annexed to the City on January 1, 1958. By Comm...Yengo: seconded by Comm. McGee RESOLV,ED,, ,that the Superintendent's Memorandum with respect to water and s. ° :r rates,,,jA,. the Spencer Road.,are be approved by the Bnara and referred to the Common Council,with a recommendation that the rate and one-half, paid by residents of the Spencer Road area be continued,. Carried F'TER TANK AGREEMENTS: By Comm. Yengo: seconded by Comm. Downing! RESOLVED, C dlt the` maintenance agreement, dated August 10,. 1970, received from Wallace & Tiernan' Co',,' praviding for the e'lectro rust proofing of water tanksa' e approved to ir- clude the following city water tanks: Cotnel'l Stteet' tank @ '$332:00 Maple Avenue tank 208.00 Oakw6od'Avenue tank 234:00 Carrie-d WEST SENECA STREET TURNAROUND: By Comm. McGee: seconded by Corm; Gofer' VE that t e � uper niendent be authorized to request a� permit Trot &6,"N ,11--York State Depa'r'tment of Environmental Conservation` for the use of a` 'porticn-of 'Stu*e in connection with 'the turn-around at the westerly end of F9est 'Se^eca S`reA±; Carz ie s 4 .2, December 9, 1970 BIDS - CHEMICALS: The Supt, reported receipt of bids on December 7th for furnishing the City with its annual chemical requirements for the coming year as follows: Sulphate of Alumina. (ground) Alumina (liquid) Allied Chemical Corp., $66.80 per ton $73.00 per ton Essex Chemical Corp. 68� 79 to 75:. i3O " it Ashland Chemical Co. 7S.18 to if -- to of American Cyan.imid Co, 75.25 to of _ 77.11 to of Liquid Chlorine Sulphur Dioxide Nyclor, Inc. $128.40 per ton Ashland Chemical Co. 135.60 " " 14,0-, cwt. monarch Chemicals 144.00 " 14.19 Delta Chemical Mfg. Co. 180.00 ►' " -- ' Floc Ferric Chloride Hydrated Lime - Caustic Soda Coagulant Aid Ashland Chemical C'b. $6.05 per cwt. Warren' Co... $31.18 per ton Allied;Chemical Corp. $81..45-i)er ton O'Brien Industries, Inc. - $32,50 per cwt. He ..recommended acceptance of the low bid in each case. By Comm. Yengo:. * seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a contract be awarded to each .of the following low bidders on furnishing the City with chemicals in accordance with specifications of November 23, 1970, for the coming year:. as follows: F Ground Sulphate of Alumina - Allied Chemical CqV,)._. @.$ 66.80 per ton Liquid " " ' " - Allied Chemical Corp, @ 73.00 per ton Liquid Chlorine- - Nyclor, Inc. -,@ 128.40 per ton Liquid Sulphur Dioxide - Ashland Chemical Co. @ 14.00 per cwt. Ferric, Chloride. - Ashland Chemical Co. @ 6.05 per cwt.. Hydrated Lime- - Warner Co. @ : X1,18 per ton Liquid Caustic'.Soda - Allied Chemical Com, -@ 4,1.45 per ton F1oc ,Coagulant Aid - O' Brien Industries, Inc.@32.50 per cwt. • 'I`'j Carried CORNELL STREET SIDEWALKS: The Supt. reported,that. a.,cost estimate -on constructing sidewa :son e east side of Cornell Street shq�rad the total cost including retaining wall, land acquisition, landscaping and regrading would amount to $16,780.00. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Yengo., RESOLVED, that the Department's cost study and estimate on the need of sidewalks on the east side of Cornell Street, in the vicinity of Belle Sherman School, be referred to the Common Council for its information. Carried Comm. Putney suggested the closing of Cornell Street to.vehicular traffic--durTn'j"gehool hours as a safety measure. .. By. Comm. Putney: seconded,,by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the Traffic- Engineer and Chief of Police be authorized tp prgmi}igate a 90-day experimental regulation to close Cornell Street; from Valley Rck4d`to. Mitchell Street, to vehicular traffic between the hours of 7:30-'•a:m. and 5:00 P.M. Alderman Robinson and City Attorney Weinstein both entered. at this point in the proceed- ' ings. Supt. Dingman pointed out several technical. difficulties to be• encountered;in,-attempting to promulgate such a regulation and urged a further study - thereof be made first. The foregoing resolution was then withdrawn. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, that the proposal of closing Cornell Street to vehicular traffic during school hours be referred to the Parking & Traffic Committee for study and report. Havenber 1970 Frod,.-rlek D, Zollner, P.S. cAtef Sawage 1r'k9 Saction New rorit Ctato Doptrtment 0: Cciirm-noon Rat Application f)r Ztato Grant Operation " 'Maintormce of Sevaigo 4orks Ithaca County ./j/69.W31/69 Grant Amount: 643,398.95 Dear Mr. Zollmer: Your letter of October 16, 1970 as referoucad ubovu 1),as 'oeen referred to me* Z have banc-1 my rep!4 on the, et,-Josad , ? ?i a 0 rr In wMah I bate corroUtod. raintall In inches, aawage 9%qped a� ,jig Treatraent Plant in KM I # the r=Dv'&l 0MC16'M07 of oluz Sowags T�-eatro-%rt Plart in percent, acid the BOD, SCMS Years apt the City Initiated a pr-.4;I ram of rerlacment of over-sized,, poorly laid, deteriorated and c J ar-ljadW, sevo-ra. This program mntinuea, and to a part of 0,= Capital improvemens4- L do not deny that infiltration exists in our systeaj hovever, 1 thlak that 'Zeno graphs IrrlilAte that the infiltr&Uou does not smio',asly affect the q,innCity of ow, Me pvTo3d. It follows fret tb-ta that plant efficiency Is n,)t eeriouslj affected by infiltration* The quantity of sewage ptaVaj fro., '11.966 to data has increased at a mach slower rate than the qumtity of filtered at the Water Plant, This would indicate to no that we are rx:--1 44 p:-o,,.ress i.11 reducirg infiltration. It in our obsenmtioa that the poorly laid, deter-1 or ati.4 wd ovarlwded severe eontribute the i portion of the inftltraticn that does exist# I tbarefore request that '!-),3 allowed to continue t.Y-,i replacement progrm rather than diverge in c. L-L-o—con3u4ing iwo=lusiYe sx,,Ayo We feel that we already know the problon arets and • Rovenber 21j, 1970 • . • Mr* Frede'rirak D. Zoilmer, P,8. ' Chief .Sowaj® Works Section .. Neat oz'li State DopAx tlnenb of 1 Environmental Con Albany, Pica Y4r?t. 12201 Res Application for state Grant Operation and Maintenance of Bete `f'reat..lent 14Orke Ithaca (C), o pk.in$ County Fiscal Year; 1/1M-12/1i/49 Grant Account: ,T43,398.95 Dear Nr. Zollmere Tour letter Of October 16, 1970 as referonoad ebovci has been referred to me. I have based ter reply on the eenclaa©d sig:-p!: fie graph on Bch I have correlated rainfall It inohee, sewage limpid at the Treatment Plant in W]PD, the removal efficiency of our Sewage Treatment Plant, in ' , percent, aux! the DOD. ' • Some years ago, the City initiated a program of replacement of • .* over4isod, poorly laid, deteriorated and over-loaded sewers. This program ' , .-- continues and is a part of our' Capital Improvement 'rogra;,�. do not deny . ' .' that infiltration exists in our system; however, I think that these graphs indicate that the infiltration does not saniously affect the quantity of sewage pupped. It follows freta this that plant etficienoy is not seriously affected by infiltration. The quantity of sewage pumped fro:1 1966 to date ._1 has increased at a neuoh slower rate than the quantity of watt+l° filtered et the iter Plant. This would indicate to me that we are naki .; progress in reducing infiltration. It is our obaeraation that the undcrSized, poorly laid, deteriorating and overloaded sewers contribute the tic j u_• portion of the infiltration that does exl.st,. I therefore request that wo be allowed to continue this replace went provraM, rather than diverge in a ti...o-oonauming inoanoluoire study, We feel tat we already know the problem areas and iY . t - . 5..,..,. yy� �{ may.. illa . rztl+l'4161}��111R.9.e.ffiv.4 111.'.1 ..2MU':..•`;;Z 6i1:Y�i'� L. ,j.•.,�rl ''Lath :..� 4 YS. , { 1' -i'-''''''''''''!';' '".i:'' } i '1-4':':'''',',''''''''' i Y1-'F" �t.ry • Ri'. 4oTh.cr -2.. November 25, 1970 ;e aro procoo;dt.ng in a logical and orderly manner to allri.r .her'. Oar progrencs in limited onit ry our financial capability. do not disagree with your a onolus ion that the.plant hnr apparently suffered a decrca.na in efficiency; however, the plant is etili above the criteria of efficiency eatabl.i a od by the Health Department. We have dineoierod end corrected n phaoe of plant operation which apparently ceplalnn this decrease • in efficiency. A shift oparater has been returning; digested .eludao to the c r,t wail for'an unknown length of time. �Jo believes that t n , „ � . 11 .s ben,n nvrat than a year. Thin incorrect operation by the shift mora ;rpt^ aif '<�c'zlt to dnteot becattnc it took ao long for it to become apparent. Had th a ;i tlation oeourre a co r r..hift when there wan a largo inflow, it would have roPllted 9n imaediato lots of efficiency and therefore, would have been detectaa at once. However, it occurred only during periods of low Mo.,- r. r: only fo short portions of the day, fund therefore, did not come to ottr attention an mon MG it r 1euld have. An I s tatcd above, this hen boon ccrrectr d end we :ill know in n ratter of maths whether this is the thine tl.,t'. hal boon reduo.- in , oar plant effIcioncy. The enclosed rraphn also indicate, es tight be exsected, that ' old weather has n narked influence on the efficiency of the cif,'.?:. T, t:1erofo; :., respectfully roancnt that you allow another full year to operal.e 0.th *orfs f,v oquent monitoring of remits before we decide on the ncti.oa— raot�=sneers to improve tho efficiency of our >¢„lenge Treatment Plant. Jou ,ill note from the graphs that the monthly - ,,ei: t'al.l Coes not t .t syn affect the o aunt of newer° p" pod. WO think Cla1e dor v, ; ar infiltration problem but rather a rtrong probability t' c. reef ana cellar drain connections mrist in certain arras of t;h" t'tt . Thin norclunion han been rauppo,rtod by direct ob,ervation of 1;10-or ' ' flees Iii certain of our trunk line*. 'do intend to undertake a ;-le':o .`:, ' wr -.:;y in into r?ri} (tt curly ir r k. Such a should allow ,'t t„ ,Ns t b1i guido linea for a progrean to eliminate these-illog .1 connect.'.o;_r. The omission of the table of toxic sub.,tancel 33 (.i) • in nn oversight which will bo corrected it tectittteiy. , The UV erploys a full-tiiie piun i x. , at t,;,,, ';alae t3n1ic inj c:nde hen boon adopted as the plumbing code of t? ' . .;7. , "ru1on, revlationn, c i.t penalties" to which you refer .are a tool. '?-' _ m ? t snot4on and rsorvi•3e people in n deportment. It in not clear to • ,: : ::;orui an "acceptable -ewer Line ordirnnce" and we ask if you itPzvo :,.r .:.ry I7ib l..trr 'en Stich tight guide ten to the operation ofan aeceptabto rnge. t:o fro familiar with the recoratended Federal, criteria, but t'. + ; ;'girl that they aro restrictive enough to apply to the poculiarit the Citta' nt!a de. • • We would appreciate your comments on this repor . rind would welcome cooperation of the Syracuse Reuional Office. [1e will estal,l.i;?t a meeting with a representative 'of that office as soon as you have replied to this letter. Very truly yours, V. P. I iANNAPJ BOARD 01' PUBLIC WORKS PROCEEDINGS ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE December 9, 1970 Morse Chain Co„ F2650 $ 40.19 Adelbert Hull G1908 20.42 Ithaca College G1908 13.40 Anthony Souzas G1908 19.12 Arthur Kuckes G1908 16.87 Jason Pettingill G1908 16.87 D.M. Abbott Investors, inc. G1908 11.87 John Neno G1908 8.69 Walter Parker 11919 15.00 Fred Staford 1'1919 15.00 Ayrton Johnson 11919 15.00 Laurence Caldwell 11919 110.52 Village of Montour falls 11939 81.52 Bernard Goodman x1919 83.17 12669 331.10 William Lower 11919 230.40 Evelyn Blair F1919 251.30 Tom Parker 1'1916 523.23 it H G1908 348.82 Ithaca housing Authority 1'1916 635.75 It it 11 G1908 423.83 Robert Sinn 11917 15.00 City of Ithaca 11919 240.00 City of Ithaca 11919 240.00 WATER 2,827.18 SEWER 879.89 TOTAL $3,707-07 APPkO1rED BY 11NANCh COM!,,IT2'EE %;';s -UKy-J1 #529 John D. MacLean 41902 1 30,.90_ Y530 Fortune Furniture CO A2669 11 .55 #531 Harry Jobs A2669 237.92 #532 Lee L. Wettsman A2669 172.02 #533 New York Telephone Co. A1902 550.26 #534 Adelbert Hull A111-101-314-413 4086.15 #535 New York State Elec .$ . GasA1902 2124.60 #536 Geimeral Adjustment BureauA2659 2 .00 # 537 Stewart & Bennett Inc A1902 255.34 #538 Les Strom Const. Co. A1902 63.81 x`539 Ins . Co. of North AmericaA2659 5.00 #540 Randall L. Murphy A2669 5.20 # 541 New York State Electric &A1902 0.00 # 542 Cornell University A1902 1119.68 #543 Gary E. Gates A2669 82.37 #544 Patricia A. Lorer A2669 6.11 ri Y'J 4.i -3- December 9, 1970 SIX MILE CREEK CLEAN-UP: By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Downing RESOLVED, that a letter received from Hrs. Benjamin Roberts, 329 South Titus Avenue, re- questing the City to clean up Six i4ile Creek be! and banks, between South Albany and Plain Street, be referred to the Creeks & Bridges Committee. for study and report. Carried SALE OF BUILDING - 123 SOUTH CAYUGA STREET: In view of. the fac* that N. Y. S. Electric and Gas Corp. had vacated the first floor of 'the city-owned building at 12: S. Cayuga St. , Supt. _Dingman recommended that the -bodrd •establish d pokey to acquire a lessee for the vacated space on the first floor of this bldg. as soon as possible, and that it recommend sale of the building subject to existing leases of the present tenants . By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yenao- RESOLVED, that the Superintendent be authorized to advertise the first floor,of the - premises at 123 South Cayuga Street as available for lease, ,and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that an up-set price for the: pp miser .at 123 South CZyuP;a Street be established and the Common Council be requested to dispose of the propei`ty, as the Board feels it is no longer needed for City purposes. Comm. Downin giopposed. the recommendation to sell the building without' irst seeing a complete report showing what the b6i'lding' cost the city, ,�ost ,of its operation, total income derived from rentals, its present use and anticipated, Future need of office space by the city. AYES: 3 - Yengo, McGee,_, .,Leary .-- NAYS: 3 - Downing, Putney, Golder t ! ; > _.. In view of a tie vote, i4ayor Johns voted in the negative and declared the motion defeated, Motion Defeated The first part of the motion was re-introducediand acted upon as follows: By Comm. Lehry: seconded by Comm, Yengo RESOLVED, that: the Supt. be authorized to advertise for bids on leasing the first floor of: the building at 123 South Cayuga Street, Carried By CommtrPutney,: seconded by Comm. Yengo, RESOLVED, ,that the Superintendent be. requested to prepare a report o.f. the building as recommended by• Comm. Downing; and submit it to the Board for its information and consid- erat ion. Carried T. G. MILLEk PAYMENT: By. Comm, Leary: seconded by Comm.. Yens?o RESOLVED, that a voucher its the total net amount of $5,670.00, payable to T. G. Miller, Consulting Engineer $ Land Surveyor, for preparation of .the preliminary design of the north and south portions ptihe Inlet, ,Park Recreation. Center, in accordance with his o'dntract of November; 20, ' .068 be approved for payment. Carried E00 �:. This represents 90% of the fee due at the completion of the preliminary design phase.,,,...Ae, balance is withheld pending final approval by the Inlet Park Committee, LIJCr° F, i:I"G ,1FI' dNT:r�EidT: By Co-,i,. Putney: seconded by Comm; Yengo :Svi,�d ;),. •tiiat Fus,ene D. King be,appointed a I lborer-in the Const. P1ain'tehance Division A the rate of $2.43 'per hour,. effective December 6, 1970. Carried AUDIT: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Yenao FESOLVED, that the bills audited and approved by.the 'Finance Conr�ittee, as listed on audit'.abstract #22-1970, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be ap- proved and ordered rendered. SOUTH CAYUGA STREET' PARKING LOT: Alderman Pdbinson wondered if 'the SoutW'e%0 a 'gtteet Parking Lot'; (& 'could be :made available to persons, in -addition to 'tt;ose,,withmonthly " parkin+!,pe,i,iits, durin* the Christmas shoppin7 season. Swat. Din(,nan explained That this lot tAi�' beinn used in just such manner during periods when the r Pst. CreLw Street lot, in .the rear of !aoolwortn's, was filled to capacity. 1_ 46 EL'S STPi E-T HOUSI1IG: Comm. Golder questi6ned what wort: would be done by UDC under the ;,'154,000.00 provided in fundinrt by the City. /Attorney '•'einstein reviewed procedural steps in detail and indicated that UDC had niven the Superintendent specifications ''or all works tq be done and that when approved by the Superintendent it t,!ould tlien come to the Board for its final approval. MITATIVE BUDGET: Come. Putney reported that the Finance Committee of Council had de- leted several items in the '.�oard's tentative bud^et for 10. 71 as follows: a. In the En-,ineeria.,! Division budrtet: one additional Jr. Fn,�ineor;- one Station '.'a?on replacement. b. In the City hall Account: ,,'250 in Building ''aintenance Supplies. c. In the Hall of Justice Account: :p'200 in Contra'ctua'l cervices and Q00 in Property .;aintenance. d. In the Community Services ';uildin,* Account: $220 in Buildinn "aintenance Supplies; `;1,000 in Utilities. e. In the Superintendent's Account: one 'Vehicle replacement; MO telephone expense, f. In the Comstruction and "aintenance Office: $50 in Equipment Parts and Supplies; pllS in telephone expense. �. In Street ?taintengnce (Ni-h ways Account) : `,1,000 in equipment; 111,000 in sidewalk replacement; $100 in small tools; .,50 in Puildinn 'fair_tenance; $3,000 in machine pavin±-; '5,000 in curb and ryutter renewal :;1,000 in construction materials- and supplies; $3,300 for -ravel basing; existing streets. hx Street 1aintenance (Utility Patch.inS) : $500 for Construction Supplies, i. Street laintenance (Surface Treatment) : $1,000 for Construction Supplies, j. Traffic Control (Si7,nals) : $1,000 for Construction Supplies. k. Parks and Forestry: Stewart Park; $100 ConstriC i'on materials and supplies; 1,25 for small tools; $100 for utilities; ;50 for pest control. 1. Golf Course; $2,400 Property -laintenance (construction of parkin- lots) , ;7S Equipment .parts and supplies; ;7.0Q,tefephorie;-',, nrintina; �;2S,,snall tools. n. Ce .metery:-�, �$25 in utilities. By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Golder RESOLVED, ,that the Common Council be urged to restore the following items in the ';oard's tentative budget for 1971: In the Enr?ineering: Division, the additional Jr. En,jneer. In the Superintendent's office, the vehicle replacement. In the Street laintenance (highways) , the sidewalks, the machine pavini, the curb and gutter renewal, the ,,,ravel basing* for existing* streets. In the Street 'laintenance (Surface Treatment), construction supplies. Carried Comm. Putney also reported that the following capital items, requested by the Board, had been onitted: The. ,Construction and 'aintenance Carale; ;10,000 in street pavin?; the widening of South Aurora Street; the improvement of the Thurston-'taite intersection, the improvement of Chestnut Street; $5,000 of the request for De'2itt Park; the improvement of Parking,' lot "E." EXECUTIVEf'PAYROLL: Comm. Putney: seconder' by Conn. Yenao RESOLVED, that.the Board hereby recommends to the Common Council that salaries for the year 1971 for the following personnel, included on the Executive Payroll, he established in accordance with the following schedule. Robert 0. Dingman Superintendent of Public Werks ';21,000.00 Vincent P. Hannan Assistant Superintendent 16,300.00 Howard R. Schlieder City Engineer 15,000.00 John A. Douhherty Assistant to Su>>crintenJent 14,000.00 Paul H. Fidler Street r Sanitation Suner,yisor, 13,40n.00 Edwin H. Lynch Parl-s Supervisor Qi' 1/ 12,E 00.00 Carried. - ; ±lie laz.:9'tlite G,,.,,, �_C.: �,;11!i.0 ,..t i '" .`L�� _ _�. ---~- ---•---._. _ _._._�._'___-.._._.�_ 4'i' BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS- PROCEEDINGS CITY OF ITHACA NEi41:YORK Regular Meeting 4:00 p%mc December 23,' 1970 PRESENT: WE—or— Johns Commissioners (5) - Yengo, 74cGee, Leary, Putney, Golder ABSENT: Commissioner - Downing OTHERS PRESENT: GonLroZler - Russell Aldermen Nichols, Conley Supt, of Public Works - Dingman Assistant Controller-r Spano Assistant Supt. - Hannan Clerk - Blean Assistant to Supt. - Dougherty Deputy Clerk - Grey,-- Engineer - Schlieder -Yt'.t MINUTES: Minutes of the preceding meeting were approved as recorded.by the_,Clerl�. " Mayor noted that the term of Carl Yengo', ;as fa member of the Board, would expire on December 31, 1970; and he introduced Mr—John Ewanicki who he ,had:,,sel,ected to succeed Mr. Yengo. FIFTH STREET SEWER MAIN: Comm: McGee read a letter from Giordano Construction Company requesting the extension of a sewer main on Fifth Street, for 150 feet north of;Hancock Street, to serve a building under construction. It enclosed a check in the amount,,o ' $1,000 to secure payment for the sewer main and requested "the city to install a water main at its expense to serve the".building. >>. By Comm McGee: seconded by Comm.' Yengo' RESOLVED, that the requests received from Giordano Construction Co. be approved; and tFat7't1ie Superintendent be authorized to proceed with' construction of the necessary water and sewer.mains; and further that he be .authorized to make arrangements for the gravel basing, storm sewer drainage and other related items' necessary for the improvement of Fifth Street, north,of Hancock, to serve development of the area. Carried ELM' STREET HOUSING PROJECT: The Superintendent reported that at its May 6th meetin Common Council appropriated $154,000 to accomplish the construction of the following items in connection •with the Urban Development Corporation's- Scattered Housing project off Elm Street; 1. The base course, sub-base, paging, and curbing for a street tentatively called Water Tank Road and another which is a southerly extension of the existing right-of-way for Chestnut Street: 2. Storm sewers and catch basins as required for the above streets. 3. ,, The relocation of an•existing water line which-sorves the Elm Street ,tank and which crosses, -the property . in a manner which would prohibit construction of,the,, proposed project, , Also the extension of public water lines in the proposed streets to provide water service to the proposed project. 4., " '.he installation of four fire hydrants within 'the streets to serve the• project area: •' .- 5:. Tlie. extension -of the sanitary sewer on a right-of-way across land -of W&finer and land''acquired by the Urban "Development Corporation 'to` a man-hale in the Chestnut Street extensioni. This -sewer to serve the proposed project. 6. The extension of the public rights-of-way for streets. Water Tank Road would be on an entirely,new right-of-way across lands acquired by the Urban }evelopment . Corporation from Weiner and the City of Ithaca. , Chestnut Street WWoulyd' `be on a new right-of-way 'a'cquired by UDC from Weiner and from private owner ,northerl,y' of the pro= posed project and extend to the existing southerly end' of Chesiiput.i� ef: —At its meeting on August 5, 1970; Common Council appropriated money for the above purposes, as follows: a'.:_'-`..F�1v ti �ons-truction of the sub-base, base, pavement, curb's and drainageacil- ities of ;the' proposed streets and for acquiring the 'right-of=•way for the` propo'sed 'streets over- land �bther than the Urban Development Corporation $95,060 V. For the relocation and extension of the water mains including the installation of fire hydrants and appurtenances - $36,800. c`. Fbi the construction of the sanitary 'sewer' $ld,400. 148 �27, December 23, 1970 He advised that the City Engineer had reviewed the most recent plans presented by the Urban Developm°:zt Corporation for this housing project and now estimates that all of the street construction required by the project can be accomplished within the appro- priation. This would not include the iand,pur-ehase or construction of that portion of the extension of Chestnut Street which lies northerly of the 'Cudlin land and extends from that point approximately 650 feet northerly to the intersection of Chestnut Street and Elm Street. A separate capital project has been requested for this work and is presently estimated at $64,000. The City Engineer also conferred with the ?Water and Sewer Division and e-stimates that the remaining extension-of the water main and the installation of the'.f re hydrant required by the project 'as"now shown on the lands, can be' done withixi::the,.appopriation. (It should be noted that th'e Urban Development Corporation elected to,!in'sta_11 ',thc re- located water main rather than have this done by City forces. It is pos-sibbio�;,that Urban Development Corporation will request a back charge of their cost ih;idonnection _ with this reloca':ion, however- since it was originally intended that this should be done by City forces and since City'-fbtdes-- were avail-able to do the work, the Department will recommend that the back charge be denied) , The City Engineer has reviewed plans .for the sanitary sower and concluded that-t1W construction work required can be done within the appropriation prov`ide'd that -exeessi`ve rock excavation is not encountered. The Superintendent proposed that Common Council be requested to direct the City Attorney to .acquire the right-of-way for the extension of Elm Street from the north line of the Urban Developtnerit"C6rp8rdtieri property (formerly Weiner) northerly across Cudlin and other owners to the southerly end of_�th-e existing right-of-way for;-_gh2stnut Street. UDC has prepared a description of the portion of this street which lids:,)oi 'tRi`e .Cudlin land. The City Engineer is preparing a map of the street across remaining-:lands to the north. By Comm. : Yengo: seconded by Comm. 11cGee RESOLVED, that the Su�erintendent .be _authorized to proceed with the construction of a P sanitary sewer runnin .westerly from,Figral Avenue across lands now or formerly of Weiner and lands of the Urban Development Corporation, to a manhole in a proposed ex- tension of Chestnut Street when the Urban Development Corporation shall have: 1) Conveyed to the City a right-of-way for the construction of the sewer and a permanent right-of-way for the maintenance of the sewer.If 2) Provided, a. final location plan with complete detail of location and grade. 3) Applied lor' and received approval of the County Health officer for the instal- lation bf• the sewer. Carried :.Aiderman' Co' -.ley entered at this point in the proceedings. By Comm. McGee: seconded by Comm. Putney IRES(}I„M5D, that the Superintendent be authorized to proceed with the extension of and the C-vnStruction of Water Tank Road and Chestnut Street to serve the Elm Strom project of i'Urban Development Corporation when said Corporation shall have: ' 1) Provided adequate temporary access to the water tank site. 2) Completed rough grading of the streets. 3) Conveyed proper rights-of-way for the streets and for permanent access to the water tank site, 4) Executed a binding agreement to build sidewalks and provide landscapi � in- cluding trees, as called for on the plans for the project. S) Entered into an agreement with the New York State Electric & Gas Co. ,. .'It e New York Telephone Co. , the Television Cable Co. - which will provide for, under- ground construction of all utility distribution lines within the site,. 6) Provided surveys and monumentation for all of the lands to be conveyed.:to the City by the Urban Development Corporation. This authorization includes a construction of water mains, the placement of hydrants, the construction of storm drains and appurtenances, the construction of curb and the paving of the streets. AYES 4 - Yengo, McGee, Leary, Putney NAYS 1 - Golder : Carried APPOINTMENTS: By Comm. Putney: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED, that Jon M. McMinn and Donald E. Powers be both appointed a's ldhor�ers in the Buildings Grounds Division at the rate of $2.43 per hour, effective December 15, 1970. Carried BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS MIS . ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE December 23, 1970 #545 Cornell University A-2659 17047 #546 Tompkins Co. Hospital A1440" 4513094 I ' 141i -3- December 23, 1970 FALL CREEK PARK: Comm. Leary reported that the Ithaca Youth Council on Civic Affairs had presented a proposed agreement betwc,en Cornell University and the City providing for operation of Fall Creek Park by the City - a small area of land owned by Cornell and partially developed by a summer project of the Youth Bureau. By Comm, Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the proposed agreement be referred to the City attorney for his opinion as to form and legality and to the Buildin?s $ Grounds Committee for study and rec- ommendation thereon. Carried K4,CDANIELS PARK: Comm. Leary reported that the Youth Bureau Board had requested the Board of Public Works to complete previous plans for development of NiacDaniels Park with city forces. He advised there was approximately ;3,000 available for such a project. By Comm. Leary: seconded by Comm. Yengo RESOLVED, that the Superinteude:nt be authorized to prepare detailed plans to complete development of the park and to implement such a project to the extent that funds are available for it. Carried �.-.? MODJESKI $ MASTER PAYMENTS: By Comm, Putney: seconded by Comm. Yengo SOLVED, that vouchers in the amounts of "351.69 and $1,019.53, payable to Modjeski & 17: Masters, for engineering services in connection with the inspection of construction of the Columbia Street bridge 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 # 23-197.0, be approved for payment; and that the bills receivable be approved and ordered rendered. Carried SCHUY.LER PLACE: By Comm, Golder: seconded by Comm, Leary RESOLVED, that a request received from Mr. & Mrs. John Kennehan that 24-hour parking be permitted on the west side of the 100 block of Schuyler Place be denied. Mayor .Johns felt that the Board should give serious consideration to permittina .24 hour ,parking on this _and similar "streets to maintain market values and save property equities. Motion Carried ESTY-MEADOW STREET: By. Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Leary RESOLVED,, that the Council be requested to extend for an additional 90 days the ex- perimental" regula,tion •r.equiring right turns only at the westbound ,approach of. Esty to Meadgw Street, Carried VALENTINE PLACE; . By Comm. Golder: seconded by Comm. Leary SQT,WI3; that._ the"Acting Engineer be. authorized ,to prom 1cate. 'a 90-day ex- perimental 4egulat.ion. .to establish a "no" all night parking", zone in front of 106 Valentine •Place. Carried CARL J. YENGO. RETIREMENT-, -By Comm. Leary: seconded unanimously be those present R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Commissioner Carl Yengo has served as Commissioner of Public Works from 1958 through 1963, and from 1965 through 1970, and • WI3EREAS;" he served ,the Board as Chairman of ,its Water, and Sewer Committee and has contributed to the modernization of the Water Treatment Plant, the Sewage Treatment Plant, the Water Distribution System and the Sewage Collection System, and t%JEREAS, "he served 'as Vice Chairman of the Board, as a member of" "its various other committee,s, and as a member of the Capital Improvement Review Committee, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Undersigned hereby formally express their thanks, and; appreciation to Carl for his devotion to civic duties, his awareness of milnicipal problems and his leadership in helping to solve them in the best interest of the citizens of the City, � ~4~ aseember 33, 1976 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED., that the undersigned extend to | their beat wishes for good baultb and continued prosperity" and th�t a copy of -this resolution be spread on the minutes of this meeting and u copy thereof be proSottmd to Carl. THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS --------------- - --------, -kayor SCD: ' - -- Michael Le �' ---NilJiam-JcGoc------------------- ----_-----���z�-------------------- � / Arthur Golder William Dowoiog ----------------------------------- ' ----------------------------------- ' Richard Putney ' Robert 0. Dingman ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------ ' Jack Doug herty John Russell ----------------------------------- -----------_---- ------------------ Howard Scblieder ----------------------------------- ------ ------------------------ ` Pat 8uooao / Fred Weinstein ---------------------------------- - ----------------------------------- ' - �../ . Decemb` 23, 1970 . . Unanimously Carried Comm. Yeo8o expressed his appreciation by stating he had enjoyed hi ' work as u member of the Board, that be was sorry to leave uod^that he would be glad to serve uqoio at some other time if asked to do so. On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 4:38 p.-m-. - Geo. A. Blean, City Clerk --flu—nna Johns, Mayor _ v< '